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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Icate Women and tiirIs.
NEW LUMBER COMPANY.
Big Plant In DemOpOlIs Is To Be
 ExuBnPpA6

Enlarged.
 Demopolis, Feb. 27.-(Special )-The Black Warrior Lumber Company of Demopolis, has changed hands during the last few days, new parties pur- chasing practically all of the stock of the company
 The purchasers are experienced Ium- Der mill men. They are: w. N. Sharpe, R. N. Watson, E. l.. Taylor, E. R. Berry, H. B. McGarran, F. M. Smith and George Matson
 1t is their intention to enlarge and more thoroughly equip the plant and put every branch running to it's capa- city. Already marked improvements are to be observed and each day sees
 The plant is on the bank of the Black Warrior river and also right on the railroad in the eastern suburbs, and has under its former management been considered one of the prominent industries of Demopolis. The mill cuts both pine and hardwood.
 Ernest Vanderpool, negro mall car rier from this place to Jefferson, is in prison here charged with opening letters and extracting money.
 J. V. Coats, of Jefferson, gave the negro a letter and twos pennies with with to mail 1t. The letter was addressed to the Cawthorn Drug Company, at Selma and contained a check for SEQ on the Robertson Banking Company of this city,
 The negro opened the letter. indorsed the check himself and presented 1t at the Robertson Mank here to be cashed but the cashier refused to cash 1t.
 The matter was reported to Chief of Police H. A. Monnier and he arrested the negro and notified Postmaster w. F. Kennamer, who sent the news to the officials in Mobile Word came i'm mediately to the effect that a United States Marshal would come on ins a few days for the negro.
 When arrested. the negro had the hA oh in h nnNEnf is in the city prison awaiting the ar rival of the officer from Mobile,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
MISS M0FFAT CHOSEN
WILL SUCCEED MISS BRAY AS TEACHER IN MOBILE SCHOOL.
Latter Resigns te Take Effect March 1st--sehoeI Board Considers Mat ter of Employing Mar
 ried Woman.

Mobile, Feb. z7.--(SpeciaI) LA spe- eial meeting of the school board was held this morning to fill vacancy in the teaching force of the Girlg High School to be caused March by the res ignation of Miss Bray. ~
 ,cssS o wics resulted in the eiecton of Miss Elizabeth Moffat.
 Superintendent Murphy called the attention of the board to the. fact that there will be a vacancy at the spring Hili School on March l, owing to q resignation. He asked that the board take the matter up and settle 1t. He cation from married woman living In the school district who was very highly recommended but who, understanding that the board did not employ married women. thought there might be miti- gating circumstances.
 Commissioner Andrews said it was the unwritten rule that the board should employ no married women when their husbands were able to support them, but he thought married woman might be employed with propriety 1T the circumstances warranted 1t. A motion made by him was then carried authorizing the superintendent to em- ploy the person to fill the vacancy, whom he thought best suited for the position, whether she be married or
 Chairman H. T. Inge of the Executive Committee, called the attention of the
 
 Lelnkauf School plans. He stated that only one set of plans had been received by him, when the bids were advertised. and said he thought the one that he had received was too high He wanted to know what action to take on the mat ter, and at the same time stated that the committee was divided as to wheth- CT any Improvements should be made. A motion was passed that the Exeeu- tive Committed recommend a set of plans at the next meeting, and other Ia 4at tnafR t<a fk< ENFt1 fsF the school would then be taken up also.
 Secretary Burfoot reported that the damages to fences blown down during the storm amounted to $145 to repair. the school board and the adjoining property owners to share the expense. Mir Burfoot stated that in few in- stances the people were poor and were . really unable to meet the bill The Secretary recommended that the board structed to do and not to press any claims against the property owners for their part of the bill.
 Secretary Burfoot 'al@o reported that the roofs over Barton Academy, Broad and Jefferson Street Schools needed re- pairs. The board decided to wait un- til vacation time, when all the school buildings would be put in~ first-class repair.
 Commissioner Andrews reported to the board that the grand jury had taken cognizance of the failure of the board to provide fire escapes for Bar ton Academy. It was anounced that a sum of money had been appropriated for this purpose. and the committee Tn charge of the matter was handling It as best it could.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Plantation Brings Big Price.

Among the real estate transfers re- corded in the office of Probate Judge Pitts today was that of J. D. Dickinson, who transferred to J. T. Bradford part of a plantation known as the Roach place on the southside of the Alabama River in the southern part Of the county.
 mentioned at s5,555.S6. The place bought by MT. Bradford Is the four ninths interest in the place. The other five-ninths is owned by M L. Mason.
 The plantation is one of the richest and most fertile in the county and tho price paid is stated as being very req sonable one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
CnrnivaI> Omeers .

At the annual meeting of the Carni- val Association yesterday the stock holders selected the following directors to serve during the ensuing term: Walker Anderson, Chairman; w. c. Jones. Secretary; John W. Leadley, D. Hale Wilson. Ed. Forcheirher. Frank L. Mayes, J. Clarke Porter, Ralph G, Bushnell. s. R. Mallory Kennedy, W. A. Blount. Jr., Henry M. Yonge, J. S. Leonard, George T. Morgan and George J. Turner. Plans for the carnival of 1908 were mapped out and when the committees are appointed the work will commence,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
New cars Arrive

trucks of the large suburban cars, which had been delayed in shipment, the Pensacola Electric Company made the announcement that within a short time the new service oyer what is known as the Fort Barrancas line will soon be inaugurated. The body of the new cars arrived a week or more since. but in shipping the trucks became lost and did not reach Pensacola until yes terday.
 Workmen are now engaged in plac- ing the ears in condition and it is ex- pected that within the course of the next ten days the old train service will be discontinued and cars placed upon the line which will give a much more satisfactory service to tI of the company along the bay shore and at the navy yard and Fort Barrancas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
PLANS TO INCORPORATE.
Bay Minette Citizens Taking a Progress
 sive Step.

AAVS SteBs
 Bay Minette, Feb. 27.-(Special. )- The Incorporation Committee of Bay Minette, has defined the boundary of the proposed incorporate limits, has prepared petitions for the purpose of calling an election and expects to have Bay Minette incorporated within a short time.
 The following citizens have been drawn and summoned to serve on the grand jury for the spring term of Bald win County Circuit Court to convene the fourth Monday in March; ": M M. son, James Cooper, R. O. Townley. T. L. Ferguson. W. C., Foster, o. c. Hal E. M. richardson. James Wenzel, J. c. Lamphies. J. T, Wilson, J. W. Robinson, J w Lea, D. w. Murphy, G. ". Burns, P. W. Driesbach and William H. Hard ing. -,-. ,-. .,...r,,, and preparations are being made for two weeks court. Only one murder
 Thomas c. Hand Is quite i'll with measles at his home on Front street
 Q, E. McMillan is still confined to his room, but Is reported much bet ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
rwn New Enfernrfaea.

At the meeting of the Commercial public that within short while two new industries would be established here One of these plants is large blaming mill and the pay roll of the concern will be between $400 and $500 A week. The owner of the plant was in the city a couple of weeks ago and secured an option upon a piece of prop erty which Is most suitable for the lo- lieved that the concern will purchase this piece of property at an early date and that the erection of the plant will be started shortly thereafter.
 The second industry to locate here viii be a crating concern. This con cern also has secured an option upon a piece of land which is well adapted for their use. It is believed that the work of building this plant will be started within the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Blg Red snapper Catch. .

What is claimed to be one of the largest catches of red snappers to be made by one vessel along the Gulf coast, was made by the fishing schoon- CT Lettie G. Howard. of the fleet of E.. E. Saunders & co. The vessel entered port today from the Campeachee fish ing banks and when the catch had been unloaded ana weighed it was found that it amounted to 2S,000 pounds This Is considered the banner catch of the season here. and 1t has not probably been equaled by any vessel fishing out of Gulf ports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Improve Fire Department.

The Board of Public Safety has de- cided to improve the fire department of the city to some extent, and one of the moves in this direction will be to attach three horses to the large new hook and ladder truck.
 This truck was only recently pur- chased. and it has been found that it Is too heavy for two horses. although the animals now used are the largest in the department and probably in the city, but owing to some streets where there is heavy sand thay cannot make much speed in responding to alarms.
 The department has now decided to expend about $150 to secure apparatus necessary for adding a third horse, and as there are extra stock in the depart ment 1t will not be necessary to pur- chase additional horses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
HOLDTW0PRIMARIES
DEMOCRATS OF PENSACOLA TO
 VOTE TWICE.
Wfu Hold One Election to Re Partic- ipated i'm Solely by White Pe0- ple-BiH for Mi1l-
 fary Road.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 27.--(Specia1. Interest in the city campaign. which opened about ten days since. was stim- ulated this morning when candidates and voters learned that the date of the first white Democratic primary had been set for April 2.
 This was done last night when 2 meeting of the City Democratic Execu. tive Committee held an adjourned meet ing and fixed the dates and also the qualifications of those who can partici- pate in the primary. The committed decided that thirty days after the first primary. or on May 2 the second pri- mary shall be held.
 Assessments were made upon the candidates for the various offices to bear the expenses of the two primaries. sum Of $24, marshal $24, tax collector $24, comptroller $50, city treasurer SC. recorder SIS, fire chief $20, alderman $5.
 Those who participate in the prima- rfes must qualify by paying their poll taxes for the years 1905 and 1906 at least ten days before the date of the first primary, and must have partici- pated in the last general election.
 It was stated at the meeting that the city registration books would not voters, and those who were not regis tered voters last year will be unable to participate in the coming primaries. Another meeting of the committee will be held Thursday night, when the can didates for the various offices will ap- pear and state any objections they may have to the provisions of the call.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
A seIminn NInrrIes.

At Mt. Sterling this morning Mr. J. G. Campbell of this city was married to Miss Belle Lee of Mt. Sterling. The bride is daughter of Mrs. Lee, who runs the hotel in that community, and woman. The groom is a popular resi- dent of this city and who holds posi- ton in the postoftice. MT, and Mrs. and will reside with MT. and Mrs. George W. Campbell, the parents of the groom, corner of Lamar and Pel- ham Streets
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

Galveston. Feb. 27.-Arrived: Steam CT Inchbora (Br.). Nicolas, Newport News: Fl Paso. Knowles; Nordstjerncn tDan.) Rullman CienfueEos
 Cleared. Steamer Cayo Domingo 't tBr.). Friend. Aarhuus: Rio Grande. Johnston. New York: Concho, Young. New York.
 sailed: Ccyo Domingo tBr.). Friend, Aarhuus: Inniali (Br), Penberfhy. RreI men: Concho, Young. New York; Rio Grande. Johnston. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
nIee,inr nf Card Club.

Mrs. B. J. schuster charmingly enter tained a few friends on yesterday af- ternoon at cards Euchre was played and the trophy, some lovely linen hand berg Vases of hyacinths and ferns were used to adorn the apartments. After the games a two-course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

i Circular letters have been addressed to the patrons of the local schools by the School Improvement Association calling mass meeting tomorrow night at which plans win be discussed for irn- proving the school conditions.
 Dr. w B. Crumpton, of Montgomery. will preach at the Baptist Church Fri day night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
POST CARDS WITHDRAWN.
Government w,n Not Handle Matter I

furious toi Clerks.
 Mobile. Feb. 27.-( (Special)-From one to two hundred fnrcy postal cards addressed to Mobile people are being sent back to the dead letter office al Washington in accordance with an orr der recently received by the postmaster from Postmaster General Cortelyou. The order is as follows
 Order No. sS.
 Post cards ornamented with partf- cles of glass, mica or other similar substances, liable to injure the persons of those handling the malls. are here- by excluded from the mails except when enclosed in suitable envelopes
 George B. Cortelyou
 Postmaster General. T Assistant Postmaster Wilkins at Mo bile explains that the reason for the Issuance of the order Is that when the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Citx of Mobile Here.

The river steamer City of Mobile hour this morning with a very light load of freight and small number of passen gers. After taking on a good size load of freight for way landings the steamer left at noon on her return trip to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
NIrn. s. E. nuIke pentI.

Phenix City, Feb. 27.-(SpeciaL)- Mrs. s. E. Duke. aged 53 years, the wife of J. A. Duke. has passed away service took place from the late resi- dence. interment being at Pine Grove cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Ne.Os of Mobile Society
DeIapIaine-Hendelberger

Mobile, Feb. 27.--(Special l-The marriage of Miss Ethel Heidelberger and MT. Jacob Delaplaine took place this evening at the family home on Jackson Street at o'clock.
 The ceremony was performed by Rabbi Moses and only a few intimate friends were present. The only at tendant was the brides brother. Mir Moses Heidelberger.
 The bride who is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs. solomon Heidoiberger, was married in "a travelling gown of tan voile with white lace hat. After a short and informal reception Mr. and Mrs Delaplaine left on wedding trip over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
 The Chautauqua Circle met this af- ternoon with Mrs. H. H. Duffie.
 Mir z M E. Inge was the hostess of the Tea Club this afternoon.
 MT and Mrs. A. Kosminsky have am nounced the engagement of their grand daughter, Miss Hettis Kosminsky of Grenada, Miss, to MT. Joe Neuberger of Memphis, Tenn.
 Pale Delicate Women and tiirls. Tho old Standard Groves Tastelesa Chill Tcnic, drives out malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years Price 50 centn. thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
constrnct MlIitarr Rands.

Information reached the city this morning from Washington to the ef- feet that the appropriation for the construction of what IS known as fSe milltary road, extending from the naval reservation line to Fort Barancas. had been passed, and the money is avail- able for the commencement of the " 1~k at whatever date the quartermas- ter's department desires to have 1t start.
 The appropriation also carries a large sum for the rebuilding of the steel bridge over Bayou Grande, which was destroyed by the storm of Sep tember The county is to build the road from the naval reservation line east to the city limits, and this work is well under way and will be com- pleted within the course of the next two months The city will then con- struct a hard road from the city limits 10 the city, making a fine roadway from the city to Fort Barancas, distance of about nine miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
WOMAN SHOT NEGRO
MRS. PRYOR USES WEAPON ON MrD-
 NIGHT PROwLER.
Saw Man in Her Yard and Fired Pistol Wounding Black, Who Was
 Pursued by BIoOd-

Mobile, Feb. 27.--(Special by Long Distance Telephone. )---Jailer Charles Cherry and Deputy Sheriff Nugent, ac- compantsd by two county bloodhounds, spent the greater part of last night
 trailing negro whom they were very anxious to capture, and who had been shot Tn the night while in the yard of J Pryor, residing on Adams Street, a few doors west of LaFayette Street
 Mrs. Pryor was awakened shortly after midnight and looking out the window, saw three men walking in the yard. There were no men in the house, and securing revolver she fired at the nearest one of the three. The county jail Is only short distance away, and
 Jailer Cherry and Deputy Sheriff Nu- gent investigated where the shot came
 from. When told by Mrs Pryor that she had shot at someone in her yard, an
 examination revealed the fact that one
 of the bullets had taken effect, for up- on the gate there was blood Here and
 there along the trial were large clots
 of blood, and 1t was the impression of the deputies that the man was shot in the lung.
 B1oodhounds were obtained and the
 negro was traced to Congress Street and St Stephens Road. over a half mile. where the tran was lost in the mire and water near One Mile Creek After repeated efforts to nave the dogs
 take the trail again, the deputies gave up the chase.
 Mrs Pryor is the wife of J Pryor, a former resident of Pensacola. and who is at the present time in Texas. Juror Went to Sleep. Charles Thompson was given a sent ence of four days Imprisonment today by Judge Semmes in the City Court for appearing before him to serve on the jury while in an intoxicated condition. A big venire was summoned this morn ing to serve in the trial of a robbery case. Thompson was one of the jury selected, and when the bailiff called his name he failed to respond. On in- sound asleep. Several of the sheriff 8 | force grabbed him and told him to arise He was taken before Judge Semmes, who reprimanded him severely and ordered him locked up for four l days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

New Orleans. Feb 27.-C1eared Steamers Homer (Br) James, Ant werp; Bylands (Br), Glare. Aalborg, New York and Aarhust via Norfolk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

Port Fades. Feb. s7--Arrived: Steam. CT Ellis fNor.), Hansen, Havana.
 Sailed: Steamers F1oridan (T3r.) Bruce. Liverpool; vitalia (Nor). Lang lie. C1enfuegos, Manzanillo and Santi- ago via Galveston. Chickahominy (Br.) ] Clarke, Port Limon: Proteus. Hipner New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

Cure for Eczema at Last. Sample delivered free of charge by Imperial Med. Co Houston, Tex.
 adv--tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

clerks wet their fingers to handle the mail the, powdered glass on the cards cut the fingers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
woman Born in 1soo.

Paris, Feb. 27.-Born in 1900 and having been i'll only twice. Mime. Rob ineaux. said to have been the oldest person in this city. Is dead
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
HEADACHES AND NEURALGIA FROM

LAXATIVE PROMO Qulnine, the world w,se Cold and Grip Remedy removes cause Call for full name Look for signature E " sonofE. zoe thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

Mrs. c. L. Whaley of Macon, Ga, i'
 A. ?. Jones. on Lauderdale Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
sncinI and Personal

Mir. and Mrs. George W, Wise have returned home from a visit to Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Iter Cook made Q hurried trip

Mrs. Tom Mangum of Tallessee is here visiting. relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of VesseIs at
 Southern Ports

Mobile. Feb. 27.--Arrived: Steamer Gamern tSwedish), Anderson, Funchal
 Cleared: Steamers Bar Pher Ug. land tNor.), Jengson, Buenos Ayres Fort Gaines (Nor.). Knudson. Bocas de
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
Renaered Hla Decislon.

Justice of e'Peace I. D. Lloyd this morning rendered his decision in the case of the State vs. Green Moss, a negro who was charged with killing another negro. Randolph Lee. The killing occurred on the Reeves Crump- ton place near Pleasant Hill about two weeks ago.
 There was a dance among the negroes at a house that night and during the evening Green Moss and Randolph Lee had a dispute when Moss pulled his pistol and shot the other negro, inflict- ing a mortal wound from which Ram dolph Lee died shortly afterwards
 After the killing Moss was arrested and later was tried before a Justice of the Peace of that neighborhood. Af- ter the trial the justice turned the negro free on $150 bond. The case was taken under advisement by Jus tice Lloyd yesterday afternoon and saf- ter hearing the evidence he held up hi5 decision until s:30 o'clock. \ Justice Lloyd decided that the $150 bond which the negro had been placed under was not large enough and raised the bond to $400.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28
WRECK Is AvERTED
SOUTHERN RAILWAY TRAIN RUNS
 OVER CROSS TIE.
Had Been Placed Across Tracks Three Miles from Seln,a by a Miscre- ant--Two New Industries
 Located.
Advertiser Bureau,
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Geiuld. EeD.
 What is believed to have been ar attempt to wreck the passenger train on the Southern Railway from Akron last night preved unsuccessful. The work was evidently that of some mis- wrecked and several passengers killed was no fault of his
 The train had made the trip from Akron to within three miles of this city without any mishap. and was com ing along at a very fair rate when just three miles west of Selma the engine struck something that jared but kept on moving. The engineer quickly re- versed his engine and applied the air brakes, and the train stopped before 1t had gone & hundred yards.
 Investigation proved a heavy cross tie had been placed across the, track. When the engine hit the crosstie in- stead of passing over 1t the tie was thrown between the tracks and as~ the engine passed over 1t a brake beam was broken by the contact with the heavy piece of wood.
 When the train was stopped the crosstie was lying in the middle of she track under the first class coach.
 The train from Akron is due here at il 80 but on account of the attempt to wreck 1t it pulled into the union pas senger station about half an hour late. There were many passengers on E1e train. Superintendent Stanffl of the Mobile division of the Southern and Travelling Passenger Agent Creagh were on the train and the special of flcers of the railroad here are inves- tigating the attempt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

MT. Walter Cook made hurried trip to Montgomery yesterday. Miss Bertha Schuster IS expected home tomorrow after a dellBhttul feW weeks stay in Mobile.
 MT. w A. Anderton Is spending to- day in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

MT. z. M F. Inge was the hostess of the Tea Club this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-28

The Chautauqua Circle met this af- ternoon with Mrs. H. H. Duffie.