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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
DAMAGES FOR DEATH
AWARD OF $500 FOR MAN KILLED
 BY LIVE WIRE.
Mobile Case Against Home Telephone Company is Affirmed by Supreme Court, and Wire Concern
 Must Pay.

The Supreme Court yesterday af- firmed the judgment of damages fin the sum of $500 awarded by the Circuit Court of Mobile to Henrietta Fields, administratrix of the estate of Robert Isble, who was claimed to have heen killed by a loose wire of tne Home the original suit
 It was set up that e wire of the telephone company. having become de- tached from a pole, was charged with electricity from another wire with which it came into contact, and caused the death of Isble. who was struck by 1t.
 ed down the following decisions:,
 Tyson. c. J.-W. P McGaugh as appeal from Lowndes Probate Court, reversed and remanded
 Haralson, J.--Home Telephone Com pany vs. Henrietta Fields, administra- trIx. appeal from Mobile Circuit Court
 Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company ys. E. p; Taylor, np- peal from Birmingham City Court, re- Versed and remanded,
 simpson, John Doe ex dem, Julia Trotter. Vs. Richard Roe, Delphlne Moog. appeal from Mobile Circuit Court, reversed and remanded.
 J. w. Abercrombe vs. Andrew Car renter ct al, appeal from Montgomery City Court, affirmed.
 ern Railway Company. appeal from Birmingham City Court. affirmed.
 LouisviIie and Nashville Railroad Company vs. S L. Sherrell, appeal rom Morgan Circuit Court reversed and re- manded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
WILL MEET ON MAY 6
MUNICIPAL CHARTER COMMITTEE
 REACHES DECISION.
Legislative Commission Agrees to Hold Session in Montgomery Early
 Next Month to Prepare
 General Bill for Cities.

That the committee from the Leg islature to prepare a general municipal charter bill will meet in Montgomery on Monday, May 6, has been definitely settled. Hon. Gaston Gunter. Rep resentative from Montgomery County, and Hon. Jere c. King. member or the House from Jefferson County. at a conference just held in Montgomery at the request of their colleagues in the committee, selected the day.
 The committee Is composed of five members from the House of Represent atives and three from the Senate. Its purpose Is to draft a general bill which without contravening the Constitutions s prohibition of special local Legislation to amend the charters of municipal corporations will afford to each city and town the advantage of having DOW CT, in considerable degree. to select for itself the features of government best suited to it's needs.
 It is expected that. having this end in view. the committee will classify in the bill it will submit to the Leg islature the municipal corporations of the State and set forth a uniform char ter for each class.
 During the recently adjourned ses- sion of the Legislature, representatives of several of the principal cities of Alabama met In Montgomery to discuss municipal legislation, and they will probably suggest plans to the commit tee which. MT. Gunter said last night. would be glad to have suggestions from all interested in the subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
MISS CONFER HEADS LIST FOR RICH.
 MOND MEETING.
Commander Owen of Sons of Veterans, uames Honored Maids and Matrons For Gathering of Confederate
 SOldiers.y

The appointment of Miss Eva Conner of Birmingham. sponsor in chief; Miss Julia Fulton Williams of Yazoo City, Miss. and Miss Amy Werth of Rich mond. Va. maids of honor: Mrs. J. C.. Lee of Montgomery. matron of honor, and Mrs. Louise Bankhead Perry of Greenyille. s. c. chaperone to the party, for the reunion of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans in Richmond, May 20-June 3, was announced yesterday by Dr. Thomas M owen. Commander in Chief of the Sons.
 The appointment of sponsors and maids of honor for the Divisions of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans will be made by the Division command CTS and reported to Dr. Owen in the near future.
 Miss Conner. the chief sponsor. is a daughter of Governor Conner and is a brilliant member of society. Both in her home. Birmingham. and in the cities of this and other States that she has visited. she has been notably interest ed Miss Conner takes an active inter- est in work of a charitable and phil- anthropic character.
 Miss Williams ,one of the maids of honor. is a daughter of aon. John
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
Dr.. Pierce's favorite Prescription

1s powerful, invigorating tonic, impart. tng health and strength in particular to the organs distinctly feminine. The local, womanly health is so intimately diseases of the delicate womanly organs are cured the whole body gains in health and strength. For weak and sickly women who are "worn-out," rundown or debilitated, especially for. women who work in store, office or schoolroom, who sit at the typewriter or sewing machine, or bear heavy household burdens. and for nHrsing mothers. Dr. Pierce's Favorits prescription has proven 2 priceless benefit because of it's health restoring and strength giving powers.
 As soothing and strengthening nerv- fine. sFavorite Prescription IS un- equaled and is invaluable in allaying and subduing nervous excitability, irritabiI- ity, nervous exhaustion, nervous prostra- tiOn, neuralgia, hysteria, spaSms, chorea, or St. Vitus's dance, and other distressing nervous symptoms commonly attendant upon functional and organic disease of the wOmanly organs. It induces refresh. ing sleep and relieves mental anxiety and despondency.
 Cures obstinate cases. rFavorite Pre- scription is a positive cure for the most complicated and obstinate cases of 9fe- male weakness" painful periods, lrregu- larities, prolapsus or falling of the pelvic organs, weak back, bearing-down sensa- tions, chronic congestion, inflammation and Liberation.
 Dr. Pierce's medicines are made from harmless but efficient medical roots found growing in our American forests. The Indians knew of the marvellous cura- tive value of some of these roots and im- parted that knowledge to some of the friendlier whites, and gradually some of the more progressive physicians came to test and use them, and ever since they have grown in favor by reason of their superior curative virtues and their safe and harmless qualities.
 Your druggists sell the "FAvoRIrE PRE- sCRrPTToN and also that famous altera- tive, blood purifier and stomach tonic, the sGoLDEN MEDICAL DISCOVERY Write to Dr. Pierce about your case. He Is an experienced physician and will treat your case as confidential and without charge for correspondence. Address him at the Invslids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, Buffalo, N. Y., of which he is chief con isulting physician
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
SUBMARINE CONTESTS.
Different Types Of Craft VIII Compete
 Al NeW0Ort.

At Newport.
 New York. April l7.-Beginning on April 30 and continuing for couple of weeks two submarine boats, repre- senting different types of underwater crafts, will contest off Newport Tor the s3 00o, 900 that has been appropria- ted by the government for building new submarines.
 The limited States submarine board will chose that type of boat whose rep resentatives makes the best showing fin the coming contest. The first sub marine flotilla. consisting of the Popuis, Shark and Plunger, commanded by Lieutenant Charles II. Nelson, will be on hand to give aid in case or @c- cident.
 The Electric Boat Company. which has absorbed the Holland Torpedo Boat Company, will enter as its champion the ''Octopus.'' submarine of the now familiar Holland type The contestlng boat will be the Lake. designed by si- mon Lake.
 The boats will show their speed their duickness at diving. their ability to attain and maintain depth under water; their radius of action and any other fine points their inventors think they have.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
COLONIAL COMPANY.

Monroe County Italians Form Farming
 and Timbering Company.
 Notice of the incorporation of the North Italian Colonial Company in Mon- roe County has been reported to the Secretary of State. With capital stock of $30.000. of which half has been paid in, the company purposes to con- duct a general farming and timbering business. The corporation is domiciled at Mims. Monroe County. It's iacorpor- ators are Gaetano Bozani Christ Ga- vania, Ramildo Juchelli. and others.
 Notice of the incorporation of tho Wilcox Lumber Company. in Wilcox County by A. J. Simmons. F. A. Pritchett and A. L. White. has been filed. The company Is domiciled at Flat Rock. and has capital stock of $10.00o.
 Nitiec of the incorporation of the Yeend Investment Company in Mobile County has been filed. The company Is domiciled in Mobile and has a capital stock of sl5.00o. Its incorporators are w. T. Yeend. T. A Yeend, T. J. Yesnd and T. J Potter.
 Notice of the incorporation of the Moore Brothers Mercantile Company Of Bessemer, Jefferson County. by W. M. Mutt, W. M. Erskine and R. D. Thomp- son. has been filed. The capital stock of the company is $15.0o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
TOPREPARE BOOKLET
GATHERING IMPORTATION FOR
 STATE PUBLICATION.
Commissioner wilkinson is Asking Each Probate Judge to Send Detailed Information of Resources
 and Coalitions for
 COmpf1atiOn.

Hon J. A. wilkinson. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, is pre- pairing circular letters to be sent to Judges of the Probate Courts of the various counties in the State. who will be asked in the letters to send to the Department information about industrial, agricultural and commercial conditions of the counties. From this information the Commissioner will com pile and publish a booklet to be sent to seekers of knowledge about Ala bama
 copy of the letter to be distrib- uted follows:
 fish a hand book for free distribution on the resources and advantages of Alabama, in the near future. We would be glad to get such data from your county through you, or any other. who will do the work. as will enable tion as will be useful to citizens of our State, to home seekers and capi- talists seeking investment among us. To this end we beg your help. Please answer at length the following ques- tions:
 We would like to know how much public land there is for sale in your county?
 How much land can be purchased by home seekers, and at what price?
 What are your principal products, timber resources. stock advantages, etc.?
 What crops are best adapted to your soils?
 Gan tobacco be grown successfully in your county?
 Are your lands adapted to horti- culture, trucking, fruits, gardens. etc 1?
 What are your markets and market facilities?
 What water powers have you?
 What are your church and school facilities?
 Do you desire foreign labor or set tiers, If so, what nationality preferred?
 "As this will help your section. as well as give us desired information, we trust you will make a splendid re- port for your county. In case you haven't the time to do this, please refer this matter to some one who will attend to it,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
Ne.vs m Brief

The following appointments by the Governor were announced yesterday:
 Winnie A. Thomas. Commissioner of Deeds for Alabama at Kansas City, Mo. ,and Lester Gilbert Marbury, Au- tauga County; Nettie Chandler, Mobile County, and R. H. Walker, Birming- ham, Jefferson County. Notaries Public.
 Governor Conner yesterday announced the reappointment of Hon. Kirk Jackson of Montgomery and D. M '. Powell of Greenville, Trustees of the Normal School at Florence.
 L.. E. Parker, who while employed Tuesday afternoon on the First Ma tional Bank Building, being construct ed on Court Square, fell and was pain fully injured, is recuperating at St Margarets Hospital. where he is be- ing treated. Mir. Parkers shoulder was dislocated and his scalp was cut by the force of his fall, but 1t is thought he received no serious hurt.
 A marriage license was issued yes- terday to Charles S. McDade and Eula Lee Hinds. As the groom is only 20 became necessary for the youthful cou- pie to have their parents name signed to the document. A marriage license was also granted to w. T. Edmondson, Jr., and Matte Gilmer Bibb.
 R. J. woelferd and P. NJ. Hinson failed to appear when their names were called yesterday In the Record CTS Court. The men were arrested charged with violating the street car ordinance which prohibits the running of cars with but a single employe Con- ditional judgment was entered against W. H. Ragland. surety. in each case for S10O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
TO BUILD NINE HOUSES.
I. 0. Anderson Secures Many BuiIdins
 Permits.

I. 0. Anderson Secures Many Building
 Permits.
 The following building permits were issued yesterday from the office of the City Engineer:
 To I. o. Anderson. for the construc- tion of two one-story frame houses on Cherry Street, between Blob and Charles Streets; cost, $2.50e.
 To I. o. Anderson. for the construc- ton of one one-story frame house on Forest Avenue, between Oak Park and city limits cost, $2,000.
 To I. O. Anderson. for the construc- tion of one one-story frame house on Plum Street between Charles Street and city limits cost, $1,250.
 To I. o. Anderson, for the construc- tion of one one-story frame house on Cherry Street. between Bibb and Charles Streets: cost, $2.000.
 To I. O. Anderson, for the construc- tion of two one-story frame houses on Locust Street; cost, $2,500.
 To l. O. Anderson. for the construc- tion of two one-story frame houses on Plum Street, between Charles Street and city limits; cost. s2.50.
 To Mrs. H. F. Bryan, for the con struction Df one two-story house, 30s Clayton Street: cost. s5.00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18

newspaper writer. and a court report Mountains. Her first novel. The Northerner; grew out. of her experi-
 bama. There had been an atrocious iynching. and the perpetrators were tried in the Federal Court where she asked for a months leave of absence
 and in twenty eight days wrote "The Northerner" as 1t stands today. Of hadn't any idea of writing that sort of a book: had the outline of hnoth- CT books A..ny head and peveral chap take shape, growing from bit of real life that I had chanced upon, an Gtom of experience merely. In the vanity of out quite a different ending for the story, as well as q different title. The characters quietly and firmly put me nies to suit themselves. I was only Il spectator-their amanuensis, in .act'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
NEW PHONE DIRECTORY.
There Are Now 3,3S2 Telephones In
 Montgomery.

The new telephone directory of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company Is now being delivered to sub scribers of the company in Montgomery. The delivery of the new directory Is no small undertaking. There are about B. 362 telephone subscribers in Montgom- cry, a substantial increase since the last directory was issued.
 The increase in the number of tele- phone subscribers is an evidence of the rapid growth and progress of Mont gomery and indicates an increase in the population of the city.
 Manager Edward Lyle has improve mants under way which will keep the service up to the highest possible state of efficiency. number of extensions are in progress and the overhead and underground construction work has been constantly improved and extended.
 The use of the long distance lines of the telephone company has become more general than ever and the toll board in the Montgomery exchange Is one of the largest and most important in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
FAIR DIRECTORS MEET.
Financial Affairs Discussed for Two
 HOurs by Hoard

Financial Affairs Discussed for Two
 Hours by Board.
 The financial affairs of the State Fair were taken up at a meeting of the di- rectors of the Alabama Agricultural Association yesterday morning. The session which was largely attended by the directors, continued for nearly two hours. No action was taken beyond the appointment of special commit tee to look after the payment of some claims against the Association, which will report at another meeting of the directors Friday morning. This spe- cial committee is composed of Messrs. T. J. Reynolds, Michael Cody and N. Griel.
 The proposed bond issue. upon which the stockholders will vote at special meeting May 8, was discussed by the directors at some length, but no action was taken. It Is not believed there will be any difficulty in floating the bonds when the stockholders have au- thorized their issuance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
Daughter of Governor
 Is Sponsor for Reunion.

Sharpe williams. member of Congress from the Yazoo District of Mississippi and Democratic leader in the House. and Miss Werth. the other of the two maids, is a member of a prominent fam fly in Virginia. being a granddaughter of the late Matthew Fontaine Maury, the Eeographer.
 Mrs. Lee. the matron of honor, Is a resident of Montgomery and a leader in the work of the Memorial Associa- tions of the South.
 Mrs. Perry, the chaperone to the party, Is well known in Alabama. She Is a daughter of Hon. John H. Bank head. formerly Congressman from the Sixth District. Mrs. Perry is the widow of the late Congressman Perry, who represented the Greenville. s. C.. Dis trict
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
NEGRO c. F. LEAGUE.
Frirst Annual Convention Begins iE
 Montgomery.

The Allen Christian Endeavor League for negroes met for its first annual convention at St. John A. NJ. E. Church in Montgomery yesterday, with Rev. R. L. Pope. A. B.. superinten- dent of the Alabama Conference branch presiding.
 After devotional exercises, conduc- ted by Rev. w. W. Frazier, D. D.. presiding elder of the Montgomery district. Rev. w. R. Ragland was
 Rev E. J. Greggs. D. D.. of Jack sonville. general secretary. was intro duced and briefly set forth the object of the meeting. The objects ef the or and practical Christian living among the young members and friends of the
 Bishop l.. J. coppin, D. D., spoke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
MONTHLY POLICE REPORT.
Data of Prisoners Arrested in Ment-
 Eomery During March.

Data of Prisoners Arrested in Mont
 Eomery During March.
 The report of prisoners arrested dur- ing the month of March. computed by Police Sergeant Oscar McDade and Clerk J. F. Scale, issued yesterday. shows the following facts:
 Number of cases. $40: whites 225: Blacks, 315. White males., PIP, whito females. 13; black males PAT. black fe- males 6S.
 Day arrests, 6 a. m. to 6 D. m.. 32s: night arrests. 312.
 Arrests according to age from 10 to 20, ST: from 20 to 30. 250: from 30 to %. 120; from 50 to 60. 30; from so tn so. 2.
 Natives of the United States were 522; Greeks {; Irish 3; Germans 4: Russians 1: others. !.
 Of these. 73 were arrested for va grancy: disorderiy conduct cleaned 20M suspicion 50; grand larceny 4: loiter- ing 30: larceny l3; violating Sunday law 10: violating revenue law 6; assault to murder 2; escapes 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
A NEW BOOK.
By an AIabama Author-Mfss Moral

By an Alabama Author-Mfss Norah
 Davis.
 Northerner," has ready another novel entitled ''rhe World's Warrant. which Houghton, Miflin & co. will publish on Huntsville, Ala, and grew up in m old-fashioned Southern house full of books and sunshine. She was an .- om- before she could spell correctly, and even invented 8 language which only she and her younger sister could tn derstand. but which she has ,s.nSsr nSw eha CT, she made her way all over the South, from Key West to the Ozark
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
THE TEXAS woNDER.

Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheu. matic troubles: sold by all druggists. or two months treatment by mall for $1. Dr. E. W. Hall. 2s28 Olive St., St Louis. Mo. Send for Ala. testimonials.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18
MIR. FEAGIN's MOTHER DEAD.
News Received That She Has Passed
 mt CIayfon

Away at Clayton.
 News that the mother of w. F. Fea- gin, Chief Clerk in the State Depart ment of Education, had died at her home in Clayton Tuesday night was received fin Montgomery yesterday morning. She had been Ill for several days. MT. Feagin went to Clayton Monday on receipt of news that his mother had become desperately i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18

Benefit Montgomery Greys, Auditorium Rink Friday Night, Exhibition 'rixe Drill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-18

of the need of giving closer attention
 to the religious and moral training or
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-08-08
DOG That Likes mo- Swing.

In the front yard of home on
East Ninth Street a rope bangles
from branch of tree.
Wonder what that ropes for?"
asked one man of his companion as
the two were passing the house this
morning.
Go in and ask If you're curious"
the other advised.
A young woman came to the door.
I'VE, that isl was sort of cur
ious about what that rope on the tree
is for" the inquisitiye one stam-
mered.
why, that's .Johhny's swing" the
young woman answered.
Out the door dashed Johnny-a
for terrier. A leap and he fastened
his teeth in the rope and, growing
and jerking, signified that he was
ready to swing. The young woman
pushed him back and forth until he
reached the topmost branches of the
tree.
Johnny would stay there hanging
on that rope all day If we would
let him." she said. That's why the
rope is kept tied up out of his
reach"
Johnny is the property of Charles
r. Hicks, of East Ninth Street
Kansas City Times.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-08-08
Caring For the Complexion.

Once day, preferably at night,
you should wash your face very thor
oughly If you would have one of the
most potent adjuncts of beauty, a fine
skin. After having lathered your
face with the best soap, wash gently
but thoroughly with very soft. even
bruIe or cloth. Rinse we'll and dry
with a soft towel, using an upward
stroke. When the face has been thor
oughly dried give it two cream baths.
The cream for this purpose is made
as follows; Melt together two ounces
of best sweet almond oil; one-fourth
ounce spermaceti; one large tea
spoonful best lanolin, and a bit of
white wax, the kind that comes in
thin round sheets the size of half
dollar. Remove this from the fire,
and add gradually two ounces of
orange-fiower water and four drops
of either oil of rose or rose-ge -geranium.
Be careful not to use more of the
spermaceti and wax than the formula
calls for, as what Is wanted is not
stiff ointment, but soft cream which
will nourish and soften the skim
Harper's Bazar.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1907-08-08

The cultivation OF rubber trees is
on the increase, and rubber may at
no distant time become entirely a
plantation product. 1t is said that
there are in Ceylon over 100000 acres
which have been planted in rubber,
and in the Malay Peninsula about
half as much more. 1t is estimated
that Mexico has about 100000 acres
planted in rubber, making in all
about 275,000 acres, which should
produce before long about one-quar-
ter of the worlds probable consump-
tion. The results from these plan
tations seem to have been so sue
cessful that the work might be en-
larged, as this would not only rem
der us less dependent upon the nat
ural forests, but would stimulate the
Brazilian rubber-producing states to
begin artificial cultivation there