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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
DIAMONDS
values That speak For Them-

Values That Speak For Them-
 selves.
 We only want a eompa rtson and we will easily convince you that this Is the right place to buy Call by and take look af the following:
 S2O0.00 Fine diamond Prin-
 cess King. $160O" SITS % Fine Diamond Har
 vest Moon Brooch .. $fS6.on $100.0O Button Diamond
 Bracelet ..... $s5.0e $s5.00 Solid Gold Diamond
 Studded Watch .. S25.00 FRED J. DREHER 6 CO, Cut Rate Prices in Jewelry. 10 South Court St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

onIv oue .sBRONo QUININE"
 That Ia LAXATIVE BRoMo ouinine sirni- iariy named rsmedie' sometime. decieve. :rns first and oriKnal Cold Tablet isT q wHTTE PACKAGEsw with black and red let teriTr. and bears the signature of E. w; GROVE. 2Bc.. so'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
CONGRESS-.
House sunmary.

, Nt0WHG SWhntAAAES St so Washington. Feb. 2s.--Tne House .n committee of the whole, placed Itself on record today in favor of limiting the power of special agents of the depart nent of the interior. By vote of 1O4 to IT 1t passed an amendment omereo by MT. Mondell of wyoming which re- stricts the use of the appropriation of S25O, 900 covered by the sundry civil ap- propriation bill 70 pay the salaries Of such agents. In the two hours debate speeches were made by Messrs. Lacey of Iowa, Mann of Illinois, Gaines Of Tennessee, and others.
 The work of the special agents was severely condemned and the orders ,of the President regarding final proof on homesteads criticized as working un- necessary hRrdships upon settlers.
 MT. Clark of George offered reso- lution calling upon the secretary of war for a statement as to the cost or the philippines since their acquisition by inc United States, but 1t was defeated 165 to 105.
 Before resunning consideration of the sundry civil bill the House passed SeC Senate private pension bills in thirty
 The sundry,civ bill was still in the process of reading when the House ad- journed at SEAS D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

trus npirit of Christianity. Into such environment enters Thaddeus strong, tne new mtuieter. not the less n man oecAuee he b . minis.er. and # IS nis eruxgles against the faisfty of Ideals held by the Hardscrabble folks and the eunsequent entang.ements of persons and events that make the plot of the Mr. conyers had an intelligent con- csption of the part he played. and he acted # with sympathy. In makeup. voice and general portrayal he was truiy artistic In the last act the play no introduced into the scene was perhaps . trifie more equine than his previous acting and the general tone Of the play had indicated but his char acterization was otherwise altogether admirable.
 Boyd Nolan in the thoroughly sober part of the minister, and M. H. Har- riman. as Ransom. character even
 more uIirelieved by mirth or laughter, were Food. and Curt Hotyen, In role less difficult to- make attractive. was quite pleasing. But Fred Clarke as the postmaster stood next to Mir. Conyers His characterizatlon was indeed clever and his acting admirable. Louis Pierce,
 too, played we'll in a good character
 .,art, and T. H. Lorenzo, after DOT traying Abdel very -creditabiy, did q clever piece of work as Jack Frazer Joseph Merrick piayed rather heavy role with sustained strength and Calvin Dix. with a little more spontaneity, would be excellent instead of merely blessing.
 Clara Rainford had the character part among the women and she played 1t with spirit and sympathy. Maud Dick erson Jas Nance Ransom, was consist enly good. Edith Millward gave a vivaeious and artistic presentation of Esther ana her acting was thorough ly enjoyable,
 The next attraction at the Montgom- cry Theatre will be The Sign of the Cross" Satunrday matinee and night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

TO CURE coup IN ONE DAY.
 Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tab let's Druggists refuno money " taiIs to cure. E. W. GROVES sigma ture is on each box. 25c. l-tu-saI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
BABY'S DREADFUL
 CASE OF ECZEMA

Extended Over Entire Body-Mouth Covered With Crusts as Thick as Finger Which Would Bleed and Suppurate-D Disease Ate Large Holes in Cheeks - Hands Pinned Down to Stop Agonized Scratch lng--Three Doctors Best Efforts Tailed to Give Relief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
OBSERVANCE IN CONGRESS.
1 WashlnEtOn's Farewell Address Read Nv Senator Burkett,

Ky Senator Burkett.
 Washington, Feb. 22.-The Senate began Its session today by commence rating the memory of George Washing ton, whose farewell address was read by Senator Burkett of Nebraska. Not d score of Senators were in their places when the session opened at Ii o'clock The House did not observe the event beyond a reference to It in the prayer by the chaplain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
BRILLIANT RECEPTION.
Americans in Japan celebrate Day at
 TOkiO Embassy

TOkiO Embassy
 Tokio, Feb. 22-The reception held today at the American embassy, in hon. or of Washington's birthday. was one of the most prominent and successful social events ever held here.
 There was very large attendance of Americans from Tokio and Yokohama Many distinguished Japanese were also present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Of First Meeting

In the District rourt of the United statsa, for the Middle District of Alabama In Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of Viola Gray Bankrupt. Post office Montgomery. GounLy AlunI- gomery, Alabama
 The aforesaid party paving been adjudgec . BHnAtupt under the Act of Congress en. titled An Act to Establish a OniIOrln SyA. lem of Banl.rIptey throughout the tinted states" app owed July IsL iSss. q meeting Of the creditors Of the saId Bankrupt k euII. ed at the office of the undersigned Referee in the United States cCurI House, MonIkom. cry, Alabama, on the 9th day of March next. at 10 o'clock q. m, to make proof u debts and for the election of Trustee and such other matters as are necessary and re- uuired by the Act of Congress aforesaid.
 ASA E sTRATToN.
 Referee Montgomery, Ala. Feb e2. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
senate Summary.

SGUuNG
 Washington, Feb. 22.--The Senate at tonight's session passed the bill mak- ing appropriations for the military academy. The bill, carrying $i.s97.sSS, was passed just as t came from the committee. only ten minutes being con- stunned in consideration of the measure
 A discussion lasting throughout the entire day, to which was added futile night session, failed to result in any final action on the Agricultural bill proposing to make an increase of $1,- oOO. 900 for the support of the forest service. Forceful speeches were made by Senators Burkett, Depew and Bever- idge in defense of the work of Chief Forester Pinchot, and by Senator Hey burn in opposition.
 It was believed by Chairman Proc tor of the agricultural committee that action could be had on the million dol lar appropriation and other co nmit- tee amendments to the bill at tonisht'I session Mir. Hepburn made point oi no quorum. however. and, after roll call, which showed only. thirty Sena ors present, the Senate at S;55 D. m. ad' journed until Il o'clock tomorrow morning. -.t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
ConntitutionaI Convention CeIebrntes

COnstitutiOnnl Convention Celebrates
 Guthrie, okla, Feb. 22.-The Consti- tutional Convention today considered a report from the Committee on Pri- vate Corporations, which seeks to k,rp the natural gas in the State by not making pipe lines common carriers and refusing them the right of eminent do main. An informal celebration of Washingtons birthday was held for about ten minutes.
 Reception in Vienna.
 Vienna, Feb. "A reception was held at the American Embassy today In honor of WAshingtons birthday, at which Mrs. Francis. wife of the Am. basador, assisted by her daughters and Charge d'Aftalrss Rives entertained the members of the American colony and numerous other guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
@James Boysp Again Piea-es.

The James Boys In MissourI, pleas ed an audience of goodiy size at the Biiou Theatre. Friday night. the second rerformanee of their engagement at the Bifou The play is exciting in plot, and is well presented. and at the pop uiar prices nrsvailing has proven an accsntab'e offering.
 "The James Bovs in Missouri" will be presented at the B'iou Saturday mat inee and Saturday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
Naval stOren

Matinee Today at BiJou I5-2S-S5. James Boys I'm Missouri. Phone 1771.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

ALL TRAINS DAILY. For further information write or apply to L. Wolf City Passenger Agent f02 Mont 9otnery Street T s1ratt. Q. T A.. Eont- ,-n-ae~v 41a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
CAPTAIN o.BRrEs HERE.

Matinee Teday al B'jou fS-2S-Ss. James Boys in sffssouri. Phone 177f.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-23

No. 1898.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
COUNTING THE VOTES.

Some interest is EXPIRE. sed By pol.
icy hold rs of the New York and Mu.
'ual Life Insurance companies as to
the result Of the vote recently cast for
new board of directors. Il appears
hat almost ever since the 10Th OF
October when the last ballots were
,ast, the count has been in progress
nd IL appears also that if the can
sassing boards continue to exert them.
'elyes at The same rate they have
Jeen doing since The date named the
esuit may be- announced some time
next year. Thus far - 900 II total
II $4,000 votes have been inspected
~ the Mutual Life inspectors, while
600 is the best the New York Lies
Inspectors can show for two months
work Il is now claimed that when
he latter have completed their count.
he ballots will have 10 b. gone over
I second time. 10 alphabetize them
'or an elaborate card catalogue sys-
EN-. For their services the inspectors
receive S35 a day. hence. II is clear
nat the end will not be- quickly reacn-
d. Such paying sinecures are not 70
be picked up every day-so. Why
luIry?
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
A legacy 10
DR.. William ]. Polk
from
Mis-. Sarah J. Polk, 1913.
From DR.. Polk
10 Allen J. Polk, 1860.

A card in the back OF the watch
showed that II had been repaired by
Thomas Gowdy OF Nashville. Tenn.
December. 1852 Under this card was
a circular piece Of white silk, which
to one OF a romantic turn voiced some
tender sentiment OF the past.
A remarkable thing about this old
and well-worn timepiece is that It still
runs
The attention Of Major Dorsey
Berry twho is one pf the Polk family
on his mothers sideJ was called to
the watch and he Immediately placed
himself In communication with Mar
shall Mayes of Nashville. Tenn. In
reply he received a letter from a d.
rect descendant OF Dr. William ].
Polk, expressing his appreciation Of
his kindness and marvellng over the
strange recovery Of the watch. Its
disappearance had always been a mys-
terry, though the sunpoG.tion was that
II had been stolen during the war
In the letter was a check covering the
jewelers. price and a request that he
express It 70 a granddaughter OF DR..
William J. Polk. which was compiled
City Star.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
THINGS CURIOUS
AND GRUES0ME
M CITY JAlLER LUTZ'S MUSEUM
-oLD GUNS AND SWORDS
WITH HisToRiEs-W HITS
FELT WORN BY MURDERER
GUN WADplNo FROM DEAD
MANS HEART.

City Jalcr Lutz has lately made
some important additions To his mus.
cum of curosijies The latest Is a
picture of the old transfer William
Butler Duncan, which transferred
Mobile & Ohio trains between Cairo
and East Cairo before the road made
q traffic arrangement with the Illinois
Central for use of he bridge There
are also four old guns. one of them
"A rifle GIa feet long aud musket
which has seen service probably fifty
years ago. There are several old
cavalry swords and captains sword
bearing epgrayngs which show that II
was presented 10 the owner for meri.
torious service These weapons show
every sign of age. the wood being
partially decayed and fallen away,
and Mr. Lutz has wired them to,
gether and mounted them securely on
the wall
There are many gruesome relics
also which ell of tragedies which
have startled or mystifed police cir
cles in Cairo. Among these is the old
white felt hat VIII oh played such an
part in the mysterious
death OF the Sikeston boy in the Iii
nois Cetnrai freight yards, the full
truth of which has net yet been told
Another specimen Is a small glass
bottle, containing a heavy. cardboard
disk, the wadding OF shell which was
firgd with fatal effect by one fisher,
man at another in a shaaty boat above
town some months ago This piece Of |
adding about three-fourths of an
nch in diameter and one sixteenth Of !
an inch in thickness, was imheddel |
IN the heart OF he dead man. and was
removed by Coroner McManus.
There are number OF pistols of all /
shapes and sizes. which did deadly
work in various cases which aroused |
public feeling al the time OF their oc-
A knife saw made by a prisoner in
he city Jail out of a butcher knife
& there also and few days ago a
ikele.on key was picked up en- the !.
idewalk near police Headquarters
This key was made Of fire steel and
vas filed into shape neatly. Ii was
new, having never been
sed, but was made by one who knew
lis business
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

are sold right here for the same or
less; we know that your SIG, SIS and
SEQ suits and overconts are sold right
here for $l2, sll and SIC; we know
that all other lines of merchandise
are sold al about the same proper.
ton. yet You say the farmer win suf-
fer II your boat don't run.
II BARLOW wants your business or
the farmers along the proposed route
want II and are willing TO help you
build this much talked of high.water
road close up your contracts before
they find you OFT, because, our wor'l
for II you are going 70 pay 10 some
into our port II We don't shut you out
entirely"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

to use clutches, blood thin or skin
pale; skin itcfes and burns; shifting
pains; bad breath. sciatica. lumbago.
govt, etc. Botanic Blood Balm (B. 3.
b. will remove every symptom. Civ
ing quick relief from the first dose.
and Botanic Blood Balm sends a rich
tinglng flood OF warm. rich. pure
blood direct to the paralyzed nerves.
bones and joints. giving warmth and
strength just where It is needed. and
in this way making perfect. lasting
cure Of rheumatism in all its forms.
Weak. Inactive Kidneys b B..
strengthens weak kidneys and blad-
der. draining Of all diseased matter
and ali uric acid. so the urine flows
freely and naturally.
Botanic Blood Balm "a. 8. B. is
pleasant and safe to take. Composed
Of pure Botanic Ingredients. Price
81 per large bottle. at drug stores or
BY express prepaid. Sample free by
writing Blood Balm CO., Atlanta. Ca.
Sold in Cairo, H., BY W. 2. Simon,
1901 washington Ave. Call or write.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
6tur tlrr Drunkarh
Il Glranfp
By LEROY b. CRANE,
New York Judge.

Louis Mo- Judge Pollard given hearing the subject b
the house commons, and his method receiving trial in the LONDON
police
have used the method Indicated by Judge Pollard and believe it
thoroughly
When before charged with drunkenness try to
whether confirmed drunard, and then
whether lac has family at home needing his support
If find that he hopeless suspend and pn
him probation for a length of time, during which he
port wo probation officer and he keeps his promise
all Intoxicating liquors during the probation period dis
charge him wholly
a family, put him proba
ton when know him be habual dnker Why lock
up his amy needs the earnings Of every DAYS work
he put And why fine him when is taking bread Of the
mouths Of his wife and children?
believe, however that when it down solving
he nrohlem Of ntenneranee W must ef-
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
Most Valuable Meerschaum Pipe.

What is described as the largest
pipe in the world is valued at 100000
and is counted as one Of the most re-
markable pieces of carving in exist
ence The pipe is made of one solid
piece of meerschaum, and represents
the landing of Columbus. There are
"a figures in the scene, each one four
inches high. The carver who executed
this masterpiece is dead and, as the
demand for this sort of work has
nearly died out, it is practically i'm
possible to find a man to duplicate =.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

Woman, having gain
ed liberty, is now de-
handing LICENSE.
Barring woman SUI
frage, | am a believer in
the equality of the sexes :
but the equality of the
sexes often means in
modern Elrgon the supe-
rioritv 81 the woman.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

! see that London is
greatly excited now over
the probation method Of
treating drunkards who
are brought before po-
lice magistrates. This
system was recently IN
troduced there through
the efforts of Judge VIII
liam /. Pollard. Of 81.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

William BinsOn. recently from ST.
Louis has taken place Nth W J.
Boyle the plumber and his member
ship In the American As ociation 81
Plumbing ani Sanitary Engineering
will give assurance that al work en-
trusted 70 Mr. BOYLE viii be execntaI
IL s most approved manner from
sanitary standpoint
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

Oh ......s. $3.50
The above is correct statement of
the number Of copies printed of the
Cairo Bulletin for the year 1906 and
for the month OF January 1907.
CLYDE SULLIVAN,
Business Manager.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this first day of February, 1907
(Seal LEO KLEB
Notary Public.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

forts to the children rather than to the grown-ups
believe that children should be taught temperance and
general morality in public schools, just as they
taught reading writing and arithmetic Morality ought
TO be drilled into them from the moment they become
old enough 10 understand. Ii we get to work the
children to-day in another generation two we won't
have any bother with grown-ups.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07

Bone pains. sciati-
ca or shooting pains
mp and down the leg
a c hing back or
s h Ould er blades,
swollen joints or
swollen muscles. DIFF
ficulty in moving
around so You have
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
Scrap Takes up a New Line.

Scrap Chroniste, has gone into max
ing wooden legs, his first job being
for Jim Hooper. Scrap says II the
railroad will keep up its end of the
business he can make some money
McEwen tTenn) New Ere
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
The Federal


in common with large en-
4 ployers OF bonded persons.
4 prefers Corporate Suretyship
4 because of its greater stability.
4 Those who are required to
4 furnish Internal Revenue
q Bonds, as brewers and tobacco
n manufacturers; or who desire
y guarantees on Contracts for
4 Supplies TO the State, or to the
n Federal Government, will save
4 themselves annoyance by
4 coming to Us.
4 When the Local, the State,
or the United States Govern
ment requires a bond of you,
apply to the
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
Alcohol From Grapes.

The little grapes grown In Greece
which are sold under the trade
name of Zante "currants" in this
country. are often used in the king.
dom where they are produced to
make alcohol for cooking and heat
ing houses
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
Mercy In Eron Skins.

Quite a lucrative business. Il seems.
Is done in Japan In the expectation Of
frog skins for purses. The works
controlled b. a Toxic merchant have
exported as many as 10000 skins In
tess than a year.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1907-02-07
CASH FOR FAY TEmPLEToN.

New York Feb. Gay Templeton
comes into S2o. 49C a. the result Of the
winding mp Of the estate Of Howell
Osborne, according 10 the report Of
james Yearance. the appraiser ap-
pointed BY Surrogate Fitzgerald a
wear ago. This will probably close the
Twelve years litigation over the vast
estate accumulated by Charles J. Os
borne. father o. Howell He died IN
1885. leaving his estate 10 his widow.
Miriam Osborne. who died in 1891.