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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
|NEGREss IS KILLED
SLAYER BEGs ADMrrrANcE TO
 COUNTY JAIL.
Says She Attacked Him Without Reason With Razor And He Was Compelled to shoot Her to
 Save His Life.

Preston Payne, a negro, confessing to having shot to death Minnie Lee Jackson, a negress. who he said he kill ed in lf-defense, begged for admit tance to the Montgomery County Jail last night. and after he had told Jailer Fillmore his story was incarcerated.
 Payne said that when he entered his room about o'clock last night, Minnie Lee Jackson, then in the room, attack ed him with a razor. Payne said she had locked the door and that his only way of escaping death was by killing her.
 Payne used a shot gun which he fired at such close range that the flash of powder burned the woman's face. The entire charge entered Minnie Lee Jackson's left eye and caused death Instantly. her brains being spattered on the floor.
 The shooting occurred at Payne's residence, 233 Clay street. Practically all the particulars so far gained are from the statement of Payne himself. He said that the girl had lived in his family for a ndmber of years and that he had no idea why she should have at tackled him. Immediately after shoot ing the woman Payne came to the County Jail and was incarcerated. He is held there pending preliminary hear ing.
 Coroner W. H. Tice, notified by the Police Department of the woman's death, viewed the remains last night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
DRAGGING FOR BODY
RIVER BEING SEARCHED FOR RE-
 MAINS OF CRAWFORD.
Admiral Dewey Mystiaed Regarding His Secretary's Disappearance, and Can See No Reason
 for His Suicide.

Washington. Nov. 23.-The police au- thorities today began dragging the Po- tomac river between here and Alexan- dria, Va, for the body of Lieutenant John W. Crawford, Admiral Dewey's Secretary, who disappeared yesterday and who sent word that he was about to commit suicide. Crawford was seen late yesterday aftefnoon in the bust ness section of this city. but in a letter from him received by B. A. Allen, a chief of division in the office of the auditor for the Postoffice Department after o'clock yesterday afternoon, he gave notice of his intention to drown himself from the deck of an Alexan- dria ferry boat.
 far proven fruitless. MT. Allen said today that he had little doubt that Lieutenant Crawford is dead.
 Crawford, 1t is said, left debts az gregating approximately $5,000. and in a note which he sent his wife through Allen, his friend of twenty years stand ing, he stated explicitly that the in- debtedness had accumulated to toe great an aggregate, but that 1t was not due to speculation or gambling
 In note he forwarded to Allen he stated that If the rights of one whc takes his life would permit, he would like to be buried In the cemetery al Arlington, Va, but otherwise he ex. pressed a wish to have his body ere. mated. He also left a hurriedly exc. cuted will and asked that his friend break the news to his wife and give to her the papers he had carefully made out, showing his Indebtedness
 Its all mystery to me, and I am greatly shocked" declared Admiral Dewey today in talking about the dis appearance of his secretary. The Ad. miral expressed the fear that Lieuten- ant Crawford had made away with himself. though why he should have done so. the Admiral said. he could not imagine. unless 1t was due to financial troubles.
 The missing officer left a note on hi, desk for his wife. which was taken tc his home today by Commander Spencer Wood Admiral Dewsy's aide. What it contained the Admiral declined to say
 Crawford also sent a postal card t. Commander w cod in which he referred to letter on business matters to Ad- miral Dewey, to which he had given some attention. On this card, post marked at Washington at D. m. last night, Lieutenant Crawford said Good bye"
 Admiral Dewey said that Crawford was a man of the best habits, that he was greatly attached to him and that he was most invaluable assistant In addition to his official duties. Craw- ford looked after the AdmiraPs private affairs, including those of a financial character, under the latter's personal supervision.
 Admiral Dewey said that Crawford
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Y.M.C.A. CONVENTION
w. J. BRYAN SPOKE ON CHRISTIAN
 CITIZENSHIP.
The Nebraskan Was Introduced by George B. COrteIyOu, And Both Men Were Given q Hearty
 Ovation.

Washington, Nov, 23-Christian citizenship as exemplified by the Young Mems Christian Association was the topic of an address by William Jennings Bryan at a largely attended mass meeting held under the auspices of the International convention of that association at Convention Hall today.
 It was the leading feature of todays events of the convention. MT. Bryan was escorted to the platform by George B. Cortelyou, Secretary of the Treasury. tremendous applause greeting the two men as they made their appearance in the hall. where both spoke. Accom- panying them were Fred B. Smith, in charge of the religious work of the international committee and Judge Selden Spencer. President of the Inter- national Convention. MT. Bryan. who made the principal address, was intro duced by MT Cortelyou and the re- marks of both were heartily applauded.
 In his address introducing MT. Bryan. MT. Cortelyou said Mir. Bryan's pres ence here In the International Conven- tion was an inspiration to good citi- zenship all over the country. MT. Bryan's interest in the country's under takings is we'll known and he had the honor and pleasure of 'presenting to you my friend of many years. the Hon. William Jennings Bryan"
 MT. Bryan drew naNxH lessons and pointed out the influences to be exert ed and benefits to be derived from an active Christian citizenship.
 Mir Bryan declared that the Y NJ c. A was of economic advantage in every city. It is cheaper. he said to keep men from doing wrong than to reform them in the penitentiary after they have commenced wrong
 'Why should any man he ashamed to confess himself a follower of Jesus of Nazareth?" asked Mir. Bryan Then discussing the fact so many men de- clare there are things in the Bible one cannot understand. he said that If we only try to live up to what we do understand we will be so busy doing good that we will not have time to think of things We do not understand"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MR. HARDAwAY II pEAp.
So. of nr. ..A lIs.: T. H.ra.w


 Son of Slr. asa llxs. sy. H. Hardaway
 Pesses Aways
 James Stone Hardaway died yester- day afternoon at { o'clock at the home of his parents. at North Jackson Street. after an Illness of over a year. The deceased was son of Mir. and Mrs. J. H. Hardaway. and was 2s years of age. He leaves two brothers. Terry R. Hardaway of Hot Springs. Ark, and John c. Hardaway of Montgomery, and a sister. Mrs. Mary V. Battle of De- Soto. Ala.
 MT. Hardaway had been in bad health for several years. A year ago he was compelled to give up business. and had been confined to his room a greater portion of the time since. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed. as these will de- pend largely on the arrival of Terry Hardaway from Hot Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
P0PULISTS TO MEET
NATIONAL COMMITTEE IS CALLET
 TOGETHER.
Chairman James H. Ferriss Calls It The Calamity Party-TOm Wat son VIII Re The Presiden-
 tJaI Candidate.

Joliet, H., Nov. 23.-The Populist Na tional Committee will have meeting a St. Louis November 26. at the hotel St James. In addition to members ot the national committee. friends and advisors have been called in and the meeting may result in the finding of time and place for holding the con vention for 1908. and the re-nomina tion of Tom Watson, of Georgia.
 National Chairman James H. Ferriss of Joliet, said today:
 "The meeting is timely, for in a measure our party is calamity party but really calamity is not the motive this time. The Populists are pleased with the trend of public sentiment for the people were never more patriotic in time of war than in this financial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
SOME RAISES
 ARE FAVORED. Aldermen Act on Gty's
 Salaries. COMPROMISE REPORT AGREED TO Principal Increases Are in Fire and
 Police Departments. aeaxre Details Given Out Following Session of the Finance and sal-
 aries Committees of the
 City Council.
COMPROMISE REPORT AGREED TO

Despite the fact that the members of the Council's standing Committee on Finance and it's special Committee on Salaries were reticent about their pro- ceedinEs last night enough information was given out to justify the statement that the report of the Joint Commit tee will be in favor of the increases of salaries of members of the Police and Fire Departments recommended in the majority report considered. It is doubt ed if any other notable changes will be made.
 The Hospital Committee, which it had been planned. would meet with the Fi- the latter, failed to gain quorum. and its considerations were postponed. It is expected that the Hospital Commit tee will meet before the next session of the Council which 1t is probable will be called into special session Tuesday night.
 Members of the Finance and Salaries Committees last night said they had It, tie to give out. They considered two minority, of the Salaries Committee, specially appointed to prepare an ordi- nance fixing the salaries of all em- ployes of the municipality.
 What might be called a harmonized report was adopted by the Committees. It comprised, so much as was possible, compromise of the majority and mi nortty reports. Its general effect upon salaries Is not great except for the members of the Police sand Fire De- partments.
 Of chief interest, of course, is the question of salaries of the members of the Police and Fire Departments. There is general raise. but the increase is made upon the graduated basis. The n fr2 kA1 I-A tion of wages.
 In the Police Department the salary , of the patrolman is named by the or- dinance as s65, but in the second year of service the patrolman gets S7O and in the third year SIS. So it Is in the Fire Department; for the first year of service the fireman receives s6O and in the second $65. Beyond the third years service in the Police Department and the second years service in the Fire Department the wages are not to be in- creased.
 Information as to other positions un- der the city was meagre. It was stat ed. however, that no salaries wore de- creased. and that while all the raises suggested in the two reports of the Salaries Committee had not actually re- suited, several increases were made.
 We have done what we believed the city not only ought to do but what it could afford to do," said a member of the Committee last night.
 In the meeting of the Committees on Salaries and Finance we considered the grave financial circumstances in which wesnow are; but every one felt confident that not only the city but the citizens would at the end be in fine condition For a time we were threat ened with curtailment of revenues by prohibition, but with affairs in such shape as they now are. we are quite able to see that not the slightest em- barrassment happens to the city"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

crisis. Best of all the government is with us for the first time in my re- membrance on . like occasion.
 By the way. Bryan has hit the key note. Let the government guarantee the bank deposits It 10 really as guar anteeing the bank notes and quite fn- expensive. A tax onxthe bank deposits of less than one-half of one per cent in one year would pay all the losses from national banks since they were organized.
 "The government should issue all cir culating notes direct and attend to the elastic feature automatically or other wise. Tn short, the government should go a little further Into the banking business. as other governments do, and the banks should recede little from government business.S '.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

A good customer of ours in- structs Us to sell hi- stos; for $2,5O0.00 le.ss han 1t is worth. He prefers doing this to mak- ing a mortgage. There is a good trade m this piece of property, as 1t will always be very valuable under any con- ditions. It Is about the only piece of property of this class that we have been able to find in which there is any saefi- flee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
PInxed Tie Gnme

Madison. Wis. Nov, 23-Playing against heavy odds. Wisconsin's fight ing football heroes held the Minnesota eleven to a tie score of " to IT this afternoon. Minnesota's star drop kick er Capron, negotiated three drop kicks from the field and added twelve points to Minnesota's only touchdown Wisconsin scored all it's points in the first half on three touchdowns and two nnalS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
GOES TO TENNESSEE.
g. J. Potwin Leaves Depot Lunch Coun-
 f~v fov NA~ pnaffiOm

E. J. Potwin Leaves Depot Lunch Coun-
 ter for New Position.
 A change was made in the force of the Crescent News Company at the Union Station yesterday morning. ID. J. Potwin. who has for some years been in charge of the lunch counter has been transferred to Tennessee, and left yesterday morning, A. F. Strah . maker succeeding him in Montgom- cry. taking charge of the lunch coun- ter yesterday morning.
 Mir. Potwin was transferred to Mont gomery from Mobile, and had great number of friends both there and here. who will regret his departure from Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MUD CLEANED OUT.

And the Suit Pressed Into as Good
 Shape us Ever.
 The bad weather we have had nIav. ed havoc with the shape and appear. ance of cl4thing, but Holt's Dye Works can restore 1t to it's original shape and cleanliness. Telephone 452 for wagon, adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Re.p,.w wh.t wa. sorn.

MOulton Advertiser.
 Our law makers at Montgomery have
 appropriated $50,v00 to pay for the ex- tra session of the Legislature, which breaking down the L.. and N. Road :. , However. we are only reaping what we Howed. and may the Lord have mercy upon us all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

If you have any property that you specially desire to sel1, we would 1gge.t that you list the property with US, as we expect tosee the real es- tate market open up soon, md we know that we will have a namber of people with money looking for investments,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

If yoa have $5,5o0.0O, yoN can buy, with 1t an interest in one of thc most valuable pieces of property In the city. Your $5,500.00 investment should make you .$2,000, ,OO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
On Monroe Street we Have a good six, room hos.se that,we wilf sell for $2,500.00.

On Montgomery Street we offer a modern seven room house with every convenience and comfort for $7,000.00. It cost $6,500.00 to build the houye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

lived modestiy and that his pay was about $s.0oo . year He was promi-i nently identified with the work of the Young Mems Christian Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

HELP us reduce our stock of fancy Patterns, the season's swellest, and
 Save from $5 to s10 on your suit for Christmas. PRICkETr-GERsON CO,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
Opportunities

FOR SALE-On Grove Street, near Lawrence. we offer a two story dweI- ling for $2,650. This Is without aues- tion one of the best opportunities to buy home cheap, now on the mar ket. Don't fail to look into this Mon day.
 FOR SALE-on Claytons Street we can sell ySu a one story five room dwelling for s1.6O0. This property now has good tenant and will make safe investment ut the price we now offer it.
 FOR SALE-Five room house on Heron Street, rented for $16S a year: has all city convenisnces. Price, $1 800: $75O cash required. balance on easy terms
 FOR RENT. -'
 A desirable apartment on South Lawrence Street, near in. Has four rooms, kitchen bath and electric lights Price very reasonable.
 A large double store. on Commerce street suitable for jobbing or storage purposes. See us for price.
 A seven room dwelling on Clayton Street, near Five Points. See us Mon day about this if you want a house.
 We write fire insurance in strong companies and execute all kinds of bonds on short notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
PICTURE FRAMES.

. ,.,.. e-rS@< ------7--~-~--------> order. Beautify home-buy pictures We
 have beautiful and diversified showing of new subjects. See them. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

We have a very attractive home on South Hull Street for rent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
HELPING.

MONTGOMERY Heating and ventilating
 Co.-Engineer and Contractors. III Bibb St.. and l2o N Court St.. Phone sso. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
HOT DRINKS.

HOT CHOCOLATE. Beef Bouillon. Clam Bouillon. Limeade and Lemonade, every kind of plain and fancy soft drink. l.. D.
 Hale & Co.,. in McGehee Bros. Drug Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
We have for sale a modern two story dwelling, within five minutes' walk of the bus- mess center, that can be bought for $2,850.00. This property is paying interest on $3,500.00.
In the Fifth Ward we have a dwelling for sale for $2,- S50.00-bringing $300.00 rent.

On Martha Street we have a first class, modem. six room house that we will sell at a great bargain. This is one of the best places on the street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
We are authorized to self at a sacrifice a very beautiful building lot, on the finest part of South Perry Street.

Fous miles from the city limitc on the Carter Hill road, we have for sale 200 acres, with every Improvement on 1t needed for farming, and a very handsome homt. The entire place Is fenced. We will self this place very cheap, and on feasonabIe terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
PRINTERs-BINDERs

TO PRINTERS-To make room for a utFo. graphing sutfit will sell a lut Cf type cases stands proof press. etc at one-t third Co. = If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
VEHICLE PAINTING.

OUR paint shop for autos. buggies. wagons etc; is the cleanest. prettiest and beat equipped in Alabama Bowdoin Light Car riage Co.,. 213 North Perry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MULES AND HORSES.

HORSES and MULES-Just received anoth- CT car load. nice Kentucky Horses We also have a good supply of fat Tennessee mules all kinds, come to us 121-123 Lee St Abraham Bros. Horse & Mule Co
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

We are instructed to sell a very pretty piece of property on Washington Avenue at a sacrifice, if sold by the first of the month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

We have some first class bonds which we will exchange for Clearing House CertiH- cates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

We write fire insurance in strong companies. and execute all kinds of bonds on short notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
TRUNKS

ALTHOUGH our new stock at 21s Dexter is the highest in location, it is lowest in price. Price our trunks. suit cases and bags. Montgomery Trunk Co., Eu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
MONEY TO LOAN

wiz HAVE MONEY to loan on farm lana.
 The State Abstract Company. 17 South Perry St. 2T-tR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
FINANCIAL,

MONEYto loan on watches. diamonds few elry, guns and pistols: don't worry your to us; our business Is strictly confidentiaL
 MOnt9oLnery Lodn Co. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

FOR RENT-Three modern rooms for osices 2nd floor, good elevator service: well lighted.
 heated and ventilated. Apply Montgomery Light 6 Water Power Co. 12-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

OUR Acton-Helena is the best coal mined We make, no executions. It burns freely
 leaves no cllnkers and few ashes Try our high grade red ash nut Banks Coal Co, Phone 768. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
FOR RENT-RESIDENCES.

FOR RENT-From January 1st. house mum Der 42s South Hull St., containing reception hall double parIor, four bed rooms and all modern conveniences Rent reasonable. L. Steiner, of Steiner. Lobman & Frank.
 --14 FOR RENT-A pretty new five room cot tage at Chisholm, beautifully papered throughout cabinet mantels. etc Ivey. No ble Realty Co. -14 FOR RENT-Two story residence. Hull St., six large rooms all modern conveniences large lot. Immediate possession. Thomas & Jackson, Real Estate, Insurance and Surety Ronds a2 Commerce St. -14 FOR RENT-A furnished residence. 22 Cui- lom st., Phone 3175. -14
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

WANTED-saiesmen of ability and neat ap- pearance to call on all merchants in their territory; elegant side line convenient to carry; good commissions; prompt remit tance. Belmont Mfg. Co, Cincinnati. O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
WANTxp-MALE HELP.

wANrED-Detectives: we want good men:
 oldest secret service in United states. No experience needed. We give full fnstructions.
 Write today. American Detective Associa- tion, Indianapo1is. Ind. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
SAND
ENGRAVING.

wANTED-You to illustrate your ads. with our cuts; they add 25 per cent to the attractiveness of any ad.: talk it over with
 The Advertiser Engraving Company, Phone ser. -6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

TRAVELLING Salesman, selling retail -coun- try stores for first class tide line Spring Dress Goods and White C, ods. Liberal commission. Purnell Dale Mills, Box P60
 Phiia- -6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

TEACHERS wANTED-Many official calls for teachers; free registration to the first Twenty-Five teachers clipping and returning this notice to Halls Teachers Agency, Dept
 Macc, ca f.f --3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
FOR RENT-OFFICE ROOMS

FOR RENT-A furnished residence. 22 Cui-
 lom St Phone 3175. -14
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
WANTED--SALESMEN.

eWANTED-For 1908, experienced salesmen. Attractive line for retail trade. Worth $500 monthly. and better, to producers: Po- men, Box 574, Dept 51, Chicago. Ill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

WANTED-Salesmen calling on Hardware, Lumber. Lime and Cement dealers handliE g side line; pocket samples Address E. c.
 Stover & Company, BIO 31t Tenk Trust Bldg, Memphis, Tenn. -5-su- If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

man to travel in Ala bama. Experience unnecessary. Good wages and tailor made suit of clothes free every ninety days. J. E McBrady Co.,. Van Bus rem St. Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24
INTERPRETATIONS.

wANTED--Position by expert stenographer; desires to make . change Address Expert :.
 care Advertiser. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

wANTED-Commtssar manager $lo0; assistant bookaeepers s65 to $s0;, edgermen s3: markers s7g; mill deck foremen. good wages Other wants. Address with stamp Tor reply. Southern Lumberrnen's Labor FIX.
 change, Gulfport. Miss. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

MEN Willing to work positively make E. 900 to ss000c per year selling our just patented machine. Eagle Tool O.. B. o6?.
 Cincinnati, Ohio. s{,s5 -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

wANTED--Eyerywhere hustiers to tack
 signs, distribute circulars. samples. etc; {; no canvassing: good pay. Sun Advertising Bureau. Chicago. -"-su-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

THE Kemper Thoma5 Company, of Cin- cinnati. Ohio, want side line travelling men can make easily f35 to $50 per %eAx car- rying up-to-date Advertising Fans our ex- elusive special designs. Season now opsn:ng, Apply Fan Department -b
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

GOOD PAY to men everywhere. to tack signs, distribute circulars, samples, etc. No canvassfng. Universal Adv. Co.,. Chicago. 4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

DIsTRIBUTERS Wanted everywhere s25 to ss0 made weekly. Distributing circulars,
 samples, overseeing genl adv'g. Experience not needed. No canvassing. steady. Address Reliable Adv. Bureau Rowland Block' Cni- cago. ts t!.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-24

A SOBER, Experienced sewing machine man to take charge of good paying agen- cy in one of the best towns in South Ala bama. Singer Sewing Machine Co.,, Green. ville, Ala 4 -s