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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
Ignorant Foreigners Bank
 Their Coin in Postoffice

the value of the script and in this con nection very peculiar instance came to light at the postoffice.
 Many of the foreigners in Montgom- cry do not trust the banks but buy money orders and leave them at the postotfce subject to their call. Some of them save until they have Sf0O and then buy money order with 1t.
 few days after the clearing house certificates were issued several of the money order holders appeared at the window in the postoftice. One of them stepped mp and presented the clerk with three orders for $l00 each. The others anxiously awaited the outcome of the transaction. The clerk promptly counted out the $500 in $20 bills and handed them' to the man the same time asking If the others wanted their money also. When they saw that they were to get the real money they evi. dently had more confidence in their orders as they all smiled and left with out getting the money. This was one instance in which the postal authorities were able to restore confidence locally by refusing the certificates and having plenty of cash on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
CIRCUS WALKED lE
"JONEs ENORMOUS SHOWS, TO wIN-
 TER HERE.
Ended Season Earlier Than Expectea, Now Chartered At Vandiver
 Park.

Poldding wearily. after a long jour- ney through the countryside, the Jones Shows reached Montgomery early yes- terday morning and were domiciIed at Vandiver Park. The persons employed in the shows are housed in the various buildings and the horses and other brutes are in the barns and stables of the Fair Grounds
 The Jones Enormous Sh ows' came about a week sooner than they were expected. Secretary Robert Tait, of the Alabama Agricultural Association, who persuaded the managers of the shows to place their men and their menageris in winter quarters in Mont gomery. had heen advised that the shows would come to Montgomery De- cember 10. or perhaps even a few days later. and their advent last night was a surprise party
 The managers had cancelled their en- gagements for the week, and, unwill- ing to pay railway fares. trsmped through the country from the Georgia line to Montgomery. where they ar rived weary with the long way they had come.
 The shows comprise. besides the many men employed. more than one hundred horses. herd of elephants several camels and more than a score of cages of lions. tigers and other brutes It is expected that they will form a popular diversion for citizens of Montgomery during the winter. No charge for admission to the Fair Grounds in which the shows are quar- tered will be made. MT. Tait is com municating with the managers of an other circus which he hopes will have winter quarters in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
TRACK IS CLEARED
ENGINEER LITrLEs BODY SENT TO SELMA.
Several Passengers Were Hurt in Wreck of Southern Hallway Train at Jackson's Branch, Near Marion.

Marion. Dec. 3.-(Special.)- .)-Passen- ger train No. 12, which was wrecked at Jackson's Branch, just mile from the Marion depot last night. had just passed over thirty foot bridge when the engine quit the track and tumbled down twenty-foot embankment, kill ing instantly Engineer Little. The negro fireman jumped and saved him. self. sustaining only a few bruises.
 As no mail Is carried on the train no one was in the car at the time of the wreck. Mir. Little was caught un- der the engine and his body was dug out. It was not seriously mangled. His last expression. according to the fireman. was to cry. "Oh Lord" as his engine quit the track
 The relief from Selma reached the wreck at 80 this morning, bringing Superintendent Stanfield. Master Me- chanic Aiken, NJ. E. Madden. Train Master. and B. c. Mosely. special agent. Bloodhounds were also brought but failed to strike any trail.
 The theory of the officials Is that the wreck was similar to that att tempted at the Cahaba River bridge one week ago. The angle bars and spikes and bolts had been removed from the rail and were found lying on the end of. a cross tie. It was evident the wrecker intended to ditch train No. Sd, SOins west dl o CLOCK III the eVen- ing. and to throw the train into the branch from off the bridge, but the train passed safely without mishap, only to be caught on the return.
 The officials have no idea as to who the culprit is, but are making every effort to locate him. There was no evidence to show whether there was one or more implicated.
 The train was in charge of Conduc- tor A. P. Jones. and about twenty-five passengers were aboard. nine of whom were hurt.
 The relief train carried the engf- neer's body to Selma early this morn- ing. Mir. Little was about 50 years old and leaves wife, two sons and daughter. Both sons are engineers His home vas in Selma.
 The wreck was cleared in time for the II o'clock east bound passenger train to pass today.
 Very few marion citizens were ap- prised of the catastrophe until this morning.
 Some of the passengers do not agree with the officials as to the cause, but claim that the wreck was due to rot ten ties and deficient track.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
SYKES JURY IS OUT.
FATE OF SLAYER UF VIRGIL
 WALKER AT LUyERNE.
Twelve Men in Care of sheriff Are Considering The Verdict s
 The Trial of Aubrey Roach Begins.

Luverne, Dec, 3-(SpeciaD The case of Walton Sikes, slayer of virgii Walker. is now in the hands or the jury after hard fought legal pattie' Solicitor Bricken made an able tlgnt for the State and the verdict is pow under consideration by twelve citizens'
 When the time came for the closing arguments the defendant came into tne court room and in few seconds eignt women relatives of the accused accom-. ranied by his wife took seats around his attorneys table to hear the speeches. No motion J was visible among the women utnil the jury hao retired. Then Mrs Sikes gave away and wept aloud.
 Court recessed at 5:30 p. m., to con yene at D. m. On re-conveDfng the night session Aubrey Roach answered ready for trial and the court ih- mediately began the organization or the jury in this case. At and put under the rule.
 The jury was empanelled and placed under the care of the sheriff and im- n.ediately tHe court recessed to meet tomorrow morning at o'clock. The special venfre was exhausted and the sheriff called a sufficient number to complete the jury.
 With the hearing of this case the special term will adjourn ana Will ieaNc the criminal docket of this county prac- ticalIy clean except one murder case, that of Charities Morgan, charged with murder is the first degree.
 " The arguments in the Sikes case be- gan at II o'clock today by Mir. Rush. ton who was followed by Colonel Hamilton for the defense.
 At 12:3os o'clock the court recessed to reconvene at 2 D. m. at which time Judge Parks began the closing argu- ment for the defense. Colonel BricKen closed for the State.
 The case went to the jury about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
LOOKING FOR TUCKER
MAN ACCUSED OF MlsTREAIGNG
 MISS PORTER.
He Ia Believed To Have Intended To kidnap Young Girl of New De- eatur-Bloodbounds on
 Trail.

Decatur, Dec. 3-(Special )-Th ere was considerable excitement in the De. caturs today on account of a report that a man named Tucker. who is ac. cused of an attempt to assault Miss Dollie May Porter yesterday. had been arrested in Sullman. The officers, how ever. deny that Tucker has been ar. rested.
 Miss Porter has about recovered from the nervous shock which she underwent yesterday by being bound and gagged and her clothing torn. She was left in an unconscious condition in the coal house in the back yard and was found by her aunt, Mrs. Fred Graves.
 The story of the crime and the ctr. cumstances leading up to 1t are cloth. ed in mystery. Tucker is said to be a machinist. He had been in New De boarding at ahotel in New Decatur. He is described as being tall and of heavy biuld and wore a black suit of cloth es and light overcoat. He is clean shay en.
 Miss Porter claims that Tucker en. tered her room about three weeks ago. gaining access through window. Be- coming alarmed he told Miss Porter to show him to the door, warning her if
 
 was there he. would kill her.
 Citizens of Austinville, suburb of the Decaturs, say that a man answer ing Fuckers description was seen in Austinvell yesterday shortly after the crime was committed. Others claim to have seen the man on a south bound Louisville and Nashville train.
 Bloodhounds took trail at the scene of the crime and followed 1t up the Tennessee River for several miles where 1t was lost.
 It is said that the intentions of Tue ker were to .kidnap Miss Porter. Her mother resides in Birmingham and her father in some other city. Miss For ter for some time has made her home with her uncle and aunt, Mir. and Mrs. Fred Graves dn the Borton Flats,
 Miss Porter Is about 15 years old She Is pretty and popular. Her aunt. Mrs. Graves. is prominent and her un- cle, Freo Graves. is a well known rail road man. being an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad run. hing from Decatur to Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
AmuSen7entS
..The Black Crook :,

"The Black Crook" pleased a goa.. sized audience at The tirand last night and the special features which are al ways looked for when the Black Crook" is playing, were conducive of much applause. J. Edward Pierce ana Marie Koslyn put on a quick change Ter and Hartley were kindly received . The general impression left was that this seasons Black Crook" was per haps a little better put together than usual.
 Paul Gilmore in The Wheel of Love" will be at The Grand tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

When the postal authorities of Mont gomery refused to accept the clearing house certificates soon after they were issued the stamp and registery clerks had no end of trouble explaining why the government could not bandIe the new money. In some cases 1t had a tendency to cause the people to doubt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
BLOoDHcUNDs IN PURSUIT.
Believed That the Tain wreckers WiiI
 Be Captured.

Relieved That the Tain Wreckers Wiil Be Captured. Selma, Dec. 3.-(Special. .)-Railroad officials here this afternoon received in formation from Perry County that a lively man hunt is going on in tn west ern part of that county after the per sons who last night near Marion wrecked passenger train No. l2 on the Southern Railway from Akron to SeI- ma.
 None of the particualrs of the man hunt could be learned here but the ofhcials of the railway believe that it wiii result in the capture of those who caused the wreck.
 Superintendent J. H. Stanfl of the Mobile Division of the Southern. re- turned from the scene of the wreck this morning. He said that when he left the wreck the bloodh ounds had struck the trail of the wreckers and were many persons were engaged in the wrecking of the train which caused the death of Engineer Frank H. Little. Sr.. is not known.
 Railroad officials and citizens here differ as to who the wreckers proba- . ply are. Some are of the opinion that they are negroes, while others think that the wrecking was done by the two white men who some weeks ago blew the safes at Myrtlewood and Linden.
 Whether the ones who are guilty of the wrecking of the train last night had harbCred grudge against Engineer Frank Little or Conductor A. Jones has been the cause of much speculation today AIr. Little was nor the engineer on the train when the wreckers attempted to throw 1t in the Cahaba River cn Monday night a week ago, but Conductor Jones was.
 The plans of those whc attempted to wreck the train on Monday night of last week were similar to the ones which caused the wreck last night.
 The remains of Engineer Little were brought t2 Selma this morning at 5 o'clock and prepared for burial and taken to his late home on Selma Street. In the turning over of the en- zine down the 'emhankment. MT. Lit tie was caught beneath a corner of the engine and cab and hot water frcm the boiler scalded him to death.
 Funeral services will be held at his former home tomorrow morning,
 It Is now thought that Tim Freder- ick. the negro fireman. will recover from tEe injuries which he received. The negro was badly injured about the body ana had q number of bones broken but it Is not considered that these injuries will prove fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
TAFT WILL ACCEPT. Much Interest Now Centers io HI. s,.- eRSGOF i'm the Conaakt

With the acceptance of the office of Treasurer of Montgomery by Alder. man Robert Tait regarded as certain interest in the election of his successor as representative of the Fifth Ward in the Council, was a chief topic of conversation yesterday. and 1t was generally agreed that w .J. Conniff would be the successful candidate for the office.
 Mfr. Conniff declined last night to dans he had made but 1t is not doubted that he will ask for the position. He missed election last spring by only three votes and this fact, with the strong support of friends in the Council is expected to make him the winner.
 .dr. Tait. speaking of the office of Htv Treasurer, said last night that he A~nected to accept 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
RAILROAD NEWS.
News From the Wreck.

Shortly after o'clock yesterday morning the connection of the Louis. vile and Nashville train No. 1 that was wrecked at Dyas' Creek Monday afternoon reached the city.
 Conductor Elliott and Engineer Payne of the wrecked Mo. ''deadheaded' on this connection of No. 4 which was brought to Montgomery by Con- ductor Dickson and Engineer Spruell with a freight engine and three coach es that were picked up at Flomaton. :
 Captain Elliott was badly bruised and severely shaken up, but none of his injuries are serious He had fin- ished working the coaches and was in the first Pullman when the crash came and hurled him almost the length of the car. Engineer Payne had hardly a scratch. He jumped from the cab of his engine. which is pretty high on level ground. He landed on his hands and knees four or five feet below the track.
 There was almost disastrous fire when the oil tank in one of the South ern Railway coaches exploded.
 Yesterday trains were running on time. and No. 6 from New Or leans. due here at 6 p. m. came in on time. Train No. due at 6:30 yester- day evening was two hours late, but the delay was due to connections at New Orleans.
 Superintendent Mckinney ana MaS- ter of Trains Mizell, who have been at the scene of the wreck since Mon- day afternoon, came up on No. f.
 Engineer Sam Foster and Conductor Haralson made a run to Atlanta yes terday morning which probably holds the record for a heavy train. They left here at 1:35 with the delayed 3S. brought in by the M. and M., and were in the station at Atlanta at 4:10 yes- terday afternoon, making the run of 175 miles in four hours and thirty-h five minutes. Deducting the seven stops made the actual running time was three hours and fifty-five minutes This train is one of the heaviest in the South, consisting of seven heavy Pull mans, a heavy diner and heavy club car. both as heavy as the ordinary Pullman. There is a grade of about 300 feet from Montgomery to Atlanta. To make the run with this heavy train and over the heavy upgrade. Engineer Foster with engine No. 25O had to maintain an average speed of fifty miles an hour.
 General Counsel Stone, of the Lou isville and Nashville. left last night on train No. for Louisville.
 Roadmaster Nelson of the Western left last night for Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
Benefit Masonic Hou.

Lunch at Masonic Temple today and Wednesday by ladies of Eastern Star montgomery patronage requested. oysters in all styles. Turkey and bar becued meats. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

brick-dust or sediment in the urine headache. back ache, lame back. dixxf- ness. poor digestion. sleeplessness, ner- vousness. heart disturbance due to had kidney trouble. skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia, rheumatism, lumba 10. bloating. irritabflity. wornout feeling. lack of ambition. may be loss of flesh. sallow complexion. or Bright's disease may be stealing upon you. which is the worst form of kidney trouble.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible for sickness and serg than other des therefore, through neglect other kidney oub permitted continue, follow.
 Youf other may need you kidneys most because they do most and should have attention first
 you sick "feel bady begin taking Khners Swamp Roo the ver kidney and bladder remedy as kidneys begin better they will help all organs health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
MRS. HENDERsON's AssO-
 CLAYTON WINS SCHOOL

Mrs. Charles Henderson. Chairman of the School Improvement Committee of Pike County has won for her Assoc1a- tion the prize offered by the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs to the County Committee doing the greatest amount of work. sh owing most i'm provement in the conditions of the ru- ral schools and the largest number of District committees organized and maintained during the year beginning October, 1906. and ending October 1907. The prize is $10o and goes into the funds of the Pike County School Im- provement Association.
 meeting of the School Improve ment Committee of the Alabama Fed eration of Women's Clubs was held Monday afternoon at the Exchange Ho- tel and all reports Of County Com mittees examined for the purpose of awarding the prize. Mrs. Henderson. Chairman of the Pike County Commit tee. submitted report that showed greatest work accomplished and was very happy when she received the re- ward for her association. She is an en- 'ergetic and earnest woman and her committee under her guidance has done wonders In the past year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
STATE SCHOOL IMPROVE
 MENT ASSOCIATION TO

The new organization that went into being as an outcome of the late con ference, will meet next April when the Alabama Educational Association when every county in which there is a School Improvement Association will make a report.
 There will soon be a Montgomery County Association formed and Mrs. Amelia Seelye has consented to accept the chairmanship of 1t. Under her as chief there is sure to be good work done and the promoters are to be con- graduated on their selection and her acceptance of the responsibility.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
Prevalence of Kidney Disease.

Prevalence of Kidney Disease.
 Most people do not realize the alarm ing increase and remarkable preva- lency of kidney disease. While kidney disorders are the most common diseases that prevail, they are almost the last recognized by patient or physicians. who content themselves with doctor ing the effects. while the original dis ease undermines the system.
 The mild and immediate effect of Swamp-Root. the great kidney. liver and bladder remedy. is soon realized It stands the highest for it's remark able cures in the most distressing cases.
 Symptoms of Kidney Trouble.
 Swamp-R Root Is not recommended for everything. but if you are obliged to pass your water frequently night and day. smarting or irritation in passing.
 If You Need a Medicine , Swamp Root Is always kept up to It's
 A sworn certificate of D, SAMPLE BOTTLE FREE-To prove ', you may have a sample bottle and a absolutely free by mail The book cor received from men and women who fS they needed. The value of Swamp-Rc are advised to send for a sample bottle ton: Y, be sure to. say you read thi. Daily Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
RECEPTION FOR VISITORS.

men of Montgomery to the body of dis tinRuished women who met at the Ex- change Hotel Monday for conference on School Improvement was one of tn e most delightful occasions of the sea- son - The histesses who formed the receiv- ing party included the presidents of the scity clubs. Among them were Mrs. W. A. Gayle. president of the Alabama Federation of women's Clubs. Mrs. W. H. Seymour. secretary of the Alab anna Federation of Womeu's Clubs: Mrs. W. H. Hudson, president of the No Name Club; Mrs. Louis Cobbs. president of The Ionian Club: Mrs. Neal Anderson. president of the Magazine Club. sIrs. II c. Gunnels. president of the Mothers Union and Of the Montgomery School Improvement Association; Mrs. B. Frank, president of the Council of Jewish Women; Miss Lucretia Wynan. president of the Tin tagil; Mrs. B. J. Baldwin. of the Mont gomery School Improvement, and Mrs Leon Well. secretary of the City Fed eration of Women's Clubs, and Mrs. A. B. Meyer. president of the Sesame Club.
 tea and coffee were poured by Mrs. W. A. Gayle and Mrs. Leon Veil.
 WOMAN's HOME MEETING. The December business meeting of the Working Woman's Home Associa- tion was held at the Home yesterday afternoon, the attendance being unus- ually large. The president, Mrs. T. W. Hannop. presided.
 The donations sent to the Home by Montgomery's charitable citizens made Thanksgiving Day one of pleasure, worthy and grateful recipients. In her bereavement. tender sympathy was extended Mrs. ]. H. Hardaway. who has given so much of her time and labor to the cause as secretary. mana ger and on committee work.
 The following committees with their locations were appointed for the Christ mas work:
 Commerce Street--Mrs. wyman. Miss Hausman.
 Dexter Avenue-Mesdames Meyer and Moritz.
 North Perry and Monroe-Miss Wright, Mrs Kirkland
 Court to Church-Mesdames Mattox, Worswick.
 Court to Monros--Mesdame Geibel, Watts.
 souht Court-Mesdames Stokes. D. Well.
 South Perry-Mesdames Glazier,
 South Lawrence-Mesdames Camp bell. F. Lobman.
 South McDonough-Mesdam T. W. Hannon, Scott.
 South Hull-Mesdames McNeel, Stay.
 Adams-Mesdames Wing, Cohn.
 ashington-Mesdames Whetstone. J. W. Watts
 Madison-Mrs, Hurter. Miss Han non.
 Clayton--Mesdemes I. Well. E. c. An drew.
 Moulton-Mrs. Blbb, Miss Matthews.
 Catoma-Mesdames Marks Little. VI
 ntgomery-Mesdames Loeb, Yel- verton.
 Church-Mesdame Kirkpatrick, Tow Ter.
 Sayre-Mesdames Butt. Strlngfellow.
 Mildred-Mesdames Andrews, Tyson.
 Virginia-Mesdames J. V. Smith. An Jrews.
 Cloverdale-Mesdames Geibel, Thom- as.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04
nv WOMAN'S REALM

Higb'and Park--Mesdames Coving ton, Pearson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

SPECIAL ATTRACTION. At the Rink every night at S.3O, Don't miss 1t, admission 10 cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Messrs. Joe. Charles and Purser Col lins of Atlanta, passed through the city yesterday en route to Troy. where they went to attend the funeral of their stepmother, Mrs. Ed Collins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Mir. and Mrs. Robert Mohley have from Selma. where they have been residing, to Montgomery, to make their home. They reside on the corner of South Bainbridge and Adams Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Mir. and Mrs. J. q. DeBardelaben of Huntsville are visiting Mrs. c. L.. Miller at her home, 119 Mildred Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Mir. T L. vimmsrmanu of Troy is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. l.. B. Ham, rick at their home. 10 Warren Court. He is in attendance on the Masonic Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

Mrs. l.. F. Foster and Mrs o. C., JDonell of Chesson Station were yes- ferday the guests of their sister. Mrs. NJ. E. Thompson. at 202 South Bain- bridge Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-04

The marriage of Miss Shannon and MT. Egge will take place this after noon at 1:30 o'clock in the Clayton Street Baptist Church.