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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
GETS RECORD PRICE
STATE CONTRACTS FOR 17S MALE
 CONVICTS.
Henderson-BOyd Lumber Company of RIchburg Agrees to Pay Ala bnma S45.2O per Month Each
 for Their Services.

The State Board of Convict Inspec- tors yesterday made a record in the price the State receives from its con- vict labor, a contract being made with the Henderson Boyd Lumber Company of Richburg, for the working of 175 male convicts at s45.20 a month each.
 The contract was agreed upon yes terday at a specially called meeting at which President J. Craig Smith and the associate inspectors were present. ali day but considered no other bus mess of general interest.
 The price at which the I convists isn were were has ever received. President Smith said last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

interests in TaladeEa and contiguous counties. Its capital stock is $25,009 and It's incorporators are ]. p. Michael, Carl Michael and A. A. Allen.
 Notice of the incorporation of the South Pratt Coal Company of Birm- ingham has been filed with the Secre- tary of State The company is domi- ciled in Birmingham. Jefferson County, has capital stock of s10.ooo and was Incorporated by A. M. Hobson. s. H.. Tuck, w. B. Hillhouse anu others.
 Notice of the Incorporation of the Coosa Valley Mining and Manufactur- ing Company of Birmingham in Jeff ferson County. has been filed with the Secretary of State. The company las a capital stock of s10.0o0. Its incor- porators are s. B. Ehrman. c. P. Ehrman. s. P. Miller and A. M Doug lass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
REWARD FOR GUS FLOOD.

Governor Offers s1o0 For Arrest nnd
 Conviction of Murder of Tadsden Man
 Governor Conner yesterday offered reward of $1oo for the arrest and con viction of Gus Flood, charged with complicity in the murder of Amos Phil ,ins in Gadsden, in 1908. Flood is said to have confessed the commission of the crime after he had gone to Chat tanooga, shortly after the murder of
 Shortly after the murder George Ne1- son was accused of the crime but he is now believed to be altogether inno O. cent. It is expected that the offer of the reward will lead to the capture or F1oOd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
coal famine next winter in the west

coal famine next winter in the west and the northwest.
 Orders have been issued by various roads and they have the sanction of B. IT. Hartman and James Ball, re- ouirinE all of the officials to make ev- cry effort to induce ttn coal dealers to lay in their winter supply in the summer months.
 The officials of the railroads have decided If possible, to prevent another such coal famine as occurred last win ter, when they were blamed for the auffarinR and destitution which reiGn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Washington, May 1.-The navy de- rartment has received a cablegram from Commander Wood of the Dixie at Havana transmitting a report from Commander Tappan of the gunboat Tacoma now lying at santiago, Cuoa' statIng that trouble had occurred be- tween some of the sailors of that shin on shore leave and the local au- thorities. The dispatch promises de- tails later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
,,,,,,o-,,hv Get. Po.,t,on

Washington, May 1.-Announcement was made at the White House today that William F. Wtlloughby, of the District of Columbia, now treasurer. will be promoted to the secretaryship of Porto Rico. s. D. Gromer of the University of Mississippi will be ap- nointed treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
rALLApEaA GRAPHITE.

Company Organized to Develop Depos-
 its fin that Section of state.
 The development of the graphite de- posits around Talladega is the purpose of the Enitchachopco Graphite Company, of the incorporation of which notice State. The company expects to develop
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

The revival services at the Church Street Methodist church and the mis- sion services at St. Pauls Episcopal church are being heard each night by churches an elegant musical program is being rendered during each service
 The revival at the Church Street Methodist church is being conducted by Rev. George Stoaves MT. Stoaves is an evangelist of note and the serm- ons which he is delivering are being heard by large congregations.
 The Mission services at St. Paul's Episcopal church are attracting large congregations each evening. They are being conducted by Rev. John R. Mat thews, one of the most noted ministers in the Episcopal church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Mrs. M. Markstein and 'her charm ing daughter Miss Reba who have beer here visiting relatives have returned to their home in Anniston,A Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Washington. May 1.--Secretary of War Taft returned to Washington to- day and was at his desk at the var department at the opening of busi- nAa&-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
sociaI and PernonnI.

Mir. Lester Friedman who has been in Florida lately Is here again with his sister, Mrs. Monroe Elkan before re- turning to his home in St. Louis Mo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
many

ed in the west and northwest many weeks.
 Accordingly a personal canvass Is being made in all the cities and coal dealers are being urged personally to cooperate with the railroads in plac- ing the western country beyond the possibilitcy of another coal famine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
DEAD BABY FOUND.

Some Weeds Near Madison Avenue.
 Two negroes. Benny Thompson and Susie Ely. found a negro baby lying dead in some weeds near the b,ll board on the corner of Madison Avenue and Hilliard street yesterday morning about 8 o'clock.
 fled and went to the sceen as quickly as possible. The baby was wrapped in an old umbrella cover.
 The body was sent to Cooks under taking establishment and was buried from there. The parents of the in- fant are naf known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
James Baby Funerai .

Mir and Mrs. T. Frank James viii take place at 8 o'clock this afternoon from the residence of its parents, 11e South Perry street. Interment will be in Oakwood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

MT. and Mrs. R. A. Logan and lit- tie daughter of Mississippi, are here visiting relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Mrs. Ferdinand Meyer of Uniontowr is here visiting relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
Tarn fin ToubIe .

w. R. Archibald left this ls,,n morninl nn n for Montgomery ana Hreen'ilie ""ef he will spend a week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
Funeral of HeuIett Baby.

The funeral of the infant child of MT. and Mrs. T.. I. Hewlett took place yesterday morning at 10 o'clock from the residence of its parents, 72S Mon roe street. Interment was in Oak wood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

A. P. Leiser of Brown station. spent today in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
First to Pay the City,

First to Fay the City,
 The management of the Selma Water Company was assumed last night at 12 o'clock and 1t is expected that the formal Transfer of the holdings or that concern to the city will take place within the next few days. Council man c. c. Ggayson of the First Ward was the first person to pay to the wa ter company under the management as soon es the office of the company opened Mr. Grayson was on hand and paid his water rent for the quarter.
 Ever since the agitation of the pur- chase of the Selma Water Company by the city was started MT. Grayson has been an active worker in the cause and 1t was la ( ely through his instrume5tality that the deal was successfclly closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
Meeting of Card CIub.

The members of the Tuesday Card Club were delightfully."- entertained yes terday afternoon by Mrs. Nathan Kahn at her home on Selma Street. The parlors were decorated with ferns and roses. Six hand euchre was played and the prize a lovely belt was won by Emile Hertz. After the games a two course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
WILL GIVE MATINEE.
SELMA ENTHUsIASTIC TO SEE
 SPEEDY ANIMALS.
Horses That Have Been Winning at Central City Track VIII Race for Benefit of Charity In-
 stitutfOns.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau, Selma. May 1.
 The lovers of harness racing in Sel- some of the finest horses on the American turf go. Before leaving the city the horsemen who have been win tering at the track will give matinee and during the afternoon many of the best horses at the track will perform. This matinee will take place on the afternoon of May and three days will be shipped to the race tracks of the North and East.
 The proceeds derived from this mat inee will go to sweet charity as the horsemen have signified that they want none of the gate receipts. The only benefits from the receipts which the track will derive Is that twenty five pes cent. of the total receipts will the superintendent of the track. This sum will be used for the purpose of purchasing new water sprinkler which will be used on the track. the gate receipts will be divided be- tween the Methodist orphanage at Summerfield and the City Hospital. The viii no doubt be the means of bring ing out a large number of citizens who are not interested in racing. These added to the large number who cause a big crowd to go out to the matinee.
 All of the horses at the track are in splendid condition and on the after noon of the matinee some fast time will be made. Among the horses which will perform will be Miss Ad- bell, the winner of the Kentucky Flu race alone Miss Adbell won for her owners a purse of $2l,oo0. This title bay mare will be driven by Lon Mcdonald. who also enjoys the dis tinction of having won in succession two Kentucky Futurities.
 Another celebrity which will be seen on the track that afternoon will be Sadie Foggs. This Is a young horse without 8 mark but she has a bright future before her and is valued at about S15.000. The promising colt in the Mcdonald stable. Selma Todd, will also - exhibited. Sei--- Todd Is only two years old but she will be- come a famous racer during her days Besides these there will take part in the matinee, horses equally as well known from the other stables at the track and the eveEsng promises to furnish some rare sport for those who will attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Dr. W. Mclean left yesterday TOT Baltimore where he Will spend he" weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
PREVENT COAL FAMINE.

Dealers Urged to Lay in Supply DurI
 ing Summer Months.
 Chicago, May -The traffic and operating departments of the Harri- man lines have united in strenuous effort to prevent a reoccurrence of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02
ON TO RICHMOND

Ala. Div, U. c. V.'s SPECIAL TRAIN. (Pullman Cars and Day Coaches). c Via The west Point Route and Southern
 Railway.
 1.-THE OFFICIAL ROUTE." Leave Montgomery. 8 a. n1.. May 28th, 1907.
 1907.
 ROUND TRIP FROM MONTGOMERY,
 e14.75. Parties using these tickets to Rich- mond may pay fare to Norfolk Games town Exposition) and use return por- tions from Norfolk, provided same are validated at Norfolk. These tickets may also be extended at either Rich mond or Norfolk, according to which point is last destination. Write the undersigned for sleeping-car space or further information.
 W. H. Amerine,
 Sol Fr't & Pass. Agent.
 Montgomery, Ala adv-tu-wed- -th-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-02

Ala. Div, U. c. V.'s SPECIAL TRAIN
 (Pullman Cars and Day Coaches).
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
WASHERS ARE ARRESTED

Several young ladies last night
complained to the police about the
boldness of Washers who every
evening promenade along River
side and leer and insult women.
Among those complained to was
Merchants Police Flemming.
A flaxen-haired little girl, petite
and pretty, stepped up to him and
was almost crying as she repeated
the story of her attempts to escape
couple of upstairs who persisted
in walking behind her and making
such insulting remarks as:
"Where'd'ye room, grille? Let us
walk home with you. Bet she uses
peroxide. Peach, amt she?"
Flemming stationed himself on
the corner of Riverside and How
ard and caught men giving the
names of J. A. Flanders and George
J Otto. Both are young men and
tappear to be gentlemen If appear
ances count for anything. They
were taken to police headquarters
and booked on charges of disorder
ly conduct. Each was allowed to
go after they deposited cash bonds
of SIS each to guarantee they
would appear for trial this after.
noon in police court.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
Would Parcel Post Show Deficit?
But 1t Should Be Self Supporting

States mails at the rate of | cent
a pound, in packages up to 220
pounds in weight, or those who. as
transportation corporations, COM
pete with the postoffice department
for that business and offer an even
lower rate.
There is good authority for the
statement that the large mazagines
and newspapers are shipped to the
extent of 90 per cent of their circu-
lation by private transportation
companies at a much lower rate
than l cent pound. One publisher
| know saves $500 out OF every
$1,000 by not using the government
service. An ounce of fact outweighs
pound of theories. This Is not
prophecy or romancy, but actual
happenings this year, this month,
this week.
To show the parcels post cannot
be made to pay, the rural free de.
livery is cited, and the claim Is
made that we lose 100000. 900 a
year to support it.
The rural free delivery covers
1900 routes, average length %
miles, with 1925 families to the
route. Each route costs theh gov
eminent $3.50 year, although the
carrier delivers per trip less than
20 pounds of mail, averaging not
more than 60 pieces.
These routes earn an average
revenue of $3.50 year, leaving an
average loss of 1920 each But al
though the government loses $30,.
100000 annually, would 100000
600 cover the loss to the 5000, 900
rural families were the service cut
off and they compelled, as of old
to go to the postotfice for their
mail?
The rural free delivery Is not the
only interest to be considered The
postoffice department has some U.s.
600 postoffices and employs thous.
ands of highly paid officials, law
yers, detectives and inspectors. be-
sides the regular working force.
The organization Is complete and
under salary.
Isn't it plain that il the postoffice
! department took over the express
companies. and closed their offices,
at least two thirds of the expense
of the fire great express compan-
les. for highly paid officials, rent
ais. employees, legal expenses, etc,
could be saved?
With such a saving a self sup
porting parcels post rate could be
made that would attract to the
service the delivery of parcels by
stores, great and small. city and
country, to their customers. This
would bring the average haul for
parcels in all parts of the country
to at least 10 miles. perhaps less.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
pROSPERS IN SPITE
Of LAUNDRY TRUST

The regular monthly meeting of
the trustees of the union laundry
was held last night. The laundry
was reported in a most prosperous
condition and gradually extending
its plant to meet requirements of
the trade. Several applications
were made for stock from private
individuals in sums ranging from
$500 to $500. On account of the
laws CT the organization limiting
stock purchases these offers were
refused.
The officers reports show that
over. $4,000 worth of stock has been
purchased by local unions and
members.
1t was stated last night that a
mangler would be installed at
once. 1t has been impossible TO
do certain class Of work at a
profit without having this particu.
lar machine.
1t was stated that the laundry
trust has hampered the company
in securing supplies as much as
possible aud all machinery has
been paid for on arrival in this
city, all machinery concerns de-
manding large guarantees before
shipment and cash on delivery.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19

be added, long suffering. The pri-
vate agency is very well suited to
the wants of primitive society
for distributing flint axes and ar
row heads among Neolithic men,
Or gin among POlynesians."
\. Henniker Heaton, M. p, in
tended the above words for British
ers rather than Americans. For,
while Great Britain has had a par
GELS post since 1886, it's govern
ment Is influenced by railroad and
other transportation corporations
only In less degree than is our gov
eminent, Mr.. Heaton was plead
ing for less restrictions and better
contracts with railroad companies.
To-day the English parcels post
rate for IL pounds. any distance, is
20 cents; the German rate for the
same amount, any distance, II
cents; and for the same amount
within 10-mile limit, Az cents.
The charge in England that the
government would lose money on
the parcels post was found untrue.
The rostofiice department did not
lose money. the transportation
companies, however, lost graft.
With us, the cry In opposition to
the parcels post Is that the post
Office department is losing money
IN carrying parcels at 16 cents a
pound. Those most responsible for
the existence of this contention
are parties who are getting their
merchandise carried In the United
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
BY MARGARET MADISON

NEW YORK, Nov. 19.-How
many women have strong ankles l?
Ask any physical director and If
the answer is not, TOW in TO-" |
will be greatly surprised.
The high-heeled, low shoe has
resulted in more weak ankles
than any one not in touch with
the condition can appreciate. And
this weakness cannot but have a
deteriorating effect upon future
generations unless checked.
A young woman came to me a
few days ago and asked how to
strengthen her ankles. My an
swer was, lie upon your back,
grasp the toe of your left foot
with the right hand, pull the foot
upward and try to force it into
circles. She did so. If she con.
tinues, her ankles will become
strong. I tell you, girls and wom-
en-, to do the same thing.
Are you a sufferer from that
tired feeling" in young legs,
across the stomach and Shout
ders? Many women are. The ex-
ercise shown Is excellent for it.
When upon your knees, place the
hands upon the heels and bend
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
FIGHT DOPE

Herrera. the fighting Mexican,
was heard from yesterday. Frank
GARLIC received letter from
Aurelio. who is now conducting a
benzine parlor at Bakersfield. He
was running a hotel until the
flames put him out of commission.
Then he launched out as saloon
keeper. What Herrera wants to
do now is to fight George Memsic,
who appears to be having his trou-
bles getting match. He will fight
him any way and Garlic stands
ready to back him. Memsic is the
style of fighter that Herrera ought
to be able to beat. Any man who
will bore in and is easy to hit
should be made to order for the
Mexican. There is no harder punch
err among the little men, but there
has always been a question of his
gameness.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
WHY so MANY CATCHERS?

Why does Eddie Quinn want so
many catchers? This question Is
often asked by local fans. Eddie
seems to have a penchant for
catchers. At one time during the
latter part of the season he had
no less than four. He has reserved
Or under contract three, and prom
ises to secure another. He would
appear to figure it out that if he
can secure enough catchers he can
win his games. The best catcher on
the team last season was played in
left field. There are many who
claim that there is not a catcher
in the league the equal of Suess,
when all-round play is considered.
yet he is stuck out in the field
cad men of very ordinary ability
employed to do the work behind
the bat.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
SOCIALIST ORATOR
IS NOT GUILTY

A verdict of not guilty was re-
turned by jury in Judge e. H.
Sullivan's court last night in the
case of the city against Mrs. Ida
Crouch Hazlett, the socialist ora
tor who was charged with obstruct-
ing the street and sidewalk at the
corner of Riverside av. and Stevens
st. during the progress of an adj
dress by her several months ago.
She was fined in police court and
appealed. The trial attracted great
interest on account of mob dem
onstration against the city Jail fol-
lowing Mrs. Hazlett's arrest by De-
tective Lister.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
KEARNS' DOPE AGAIN

Jack Kearns, the fight promoter
is still bulling the natives. He
writes that he has an athletic club
at Sacramento and has matched
Kid Scaler and Jack Clifford for
next Friday and Tom Riley and
Young ePter Jackson for Thanks
giving. Kearns is there all right
but aside from being Scaler's man
ager he has nothing to do with
the game. Joe Robinson Is man
ager and matchmaker for the club
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
THEATERS
SPOKANE

Marrying Mary with Marie
Cahil in the leading part and a
strong cast in support, opens two
nights engagement this evening.
The play is an American divorce
satire with musical comedy fea'
lures. 1t Is interesting in every
particular.
Calve in concert program and in
the second act of Carmen" as an
extra feature, appears at the Spo-
kane Friday evening.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
HOLDS UP STAGE; RIDES INIT

SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 49,
The Murray stage, used for the
Conveyance of passengers on the
line between Bingham Junction
and Sandy, was held up by a mask
ed frobber at Loendahl After he
had obtained everything of value,
the bandit took place alongside
the driver and rode with the party
to the end of the stage line, where
he dismOunted and escaped.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
PULLS A PLOW

MEADE, Kas.. Nov. 19.-The
gasoline propelled automobile now
helps the farmer till the soil Of
course, 1t Is not just like the car
that traverses the boulevard, but it
is propelled by a motor and it's
mechanical devices are the same
as those used in the runabout and
the racer 1t remained for Kan
sas man to invent this machine.
Working quietly on his farm near
this place. Ansel S. Weyson
evolved the idea Of motor to do
the work of his horses.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19

backward as far as possible, Hold
the position for few second and
straighten up. Repeat it until
somewhat weary. The benefit
comes in stretching the muscles
of the legs. stomach and chest,
which have become contracted for
, lack of exercise. a.
Exercise the back by sitting
upon the floor, the feet spread
apart. Lean forward, placing the
palms of the hands fiat upon the
floor as far forward as possible.
Then straighten up. Slide the
hands forward again Repeat
until tired. This will strengthen
the back, stomach and the mus
Giles of the back of the legs.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
REDHEAD GOES OVER

c. A. Redhead, the young man
who confessed to burglarizing the
Poison Implement house, waived
preliminary examination before
Justice Hinkle yesterday and was
bound over to await trial before
the superior court He and the
two Buck boys robbed the imple-
ment house of buggies. which the
brothers sold in Stevens county.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
AUDITORIUM.

Hoyt's "A Milk White Flag
comedy combination is the weeks
bill of the Shirley Co. 1t has COM
plications enough to keep every
body guessing until the finish.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
JONES GETS
A DIVORCE

Because his wife, Eliza, had an
uncomfortable temper, Charles A.
Jones was granted a divorce yes.
terday by Judge E. H. Sullivan.
They We're married Jan. &c, 1876
at Burlington, Wis.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
WASHINGTON.

Busch and Elliott have a fast ac-
robatic stunt with plenty of fun in
it on the Washington vaudeville
bill this week.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1907-11-19
TO FATTEN UP TURKEY

NSTANTINOPLE Turkey.
Nov. 19.-FoOdStuffs are very
scarce here and the government
has decided to exempt foreign
wheat from duty till the end of
January to relieve the famine.