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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
WYMANISPRESIDENT
BIRMINGHAM MAN HEADS MEDICAL
 ASSOCIATION.
six Vice Presidents and Secretaries Are Chosen--AtIanta Gets Next An nuaI Meeting of the
 Physfctana.

Birmingham. Sept. 26-At the final day's session of the Southern Medica' Association, the Southern and Gulf sec" ton Of the American Medical Associa- ton, Dr. B. l.. Wyman. of Birmlng- ham, was elected president, with tue following vice presidents.
 Dr. W. P. McAdory, Alabama; pr. II. M. Fowlkes. Mississippi; pr. Frank watson. Louisiana: Dr. J. R. Holden Florida; Dr. Raymond Wallace. Ten nessee. and pr. A. L.. Fowler, Geor- gia. pr. oscar Bowling. of Shreveport, La, was elected sesfetary-treasurer The following sectional officers were chosen:
 pr. Scale Harris. Mobile. president, and Dr. H. E. Mitchell. Birmingham, secretary, Medicine; Dr. w. F. Vest moreland, Atlanta. president. and pr. Jere L. Crook, Jackson, Tenn, eecro- tary, surgery; Dr. ]. F. Heron, Jack son Tenn, president and Dr. A. B. Harris, Birmingham, secretary, ophthal- moloRy. The appointment of Dr. w. w. Butterworth as councillor for Louis lana was announced by President wy man. A councillor for Florida will be appointed later The others hold over
 Atlanta was chosen as the place TOT next meeting, which will be held on the first Tuesday in November next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
mIss PHELPS WON MEDAL.
Tnteresfinx Program at w. c. 1T.
 rsox,aa~k Vaaf Might

Interesting Program at w. o. Y. U'
 Concert Last Night.
 At the fourth of the series of con eerts given by the Woman's Christian Temnerance Union of Montgomery. given last night at the Clayton Street Baptist Church. Miss Meta Phelps won the medal given for the best recita- ton. Miss Phelps subject was Re- suits of Treating
 The meeting was held at the Clay ton Street Baptist Church, Mrs J. B. Nell, presiding. Rev. J. w. oHara read the scripture lesson and prayer was offered by J. H. Holloway, after which a very interesting address wal made by Mrs. Emmet A. Parker.
 The recitation program was then heard. and Miss Phelps was ad1udgcC the best recitationlst of the evening. The medal was presented by H. A. Manning who congratulated Miss Phelps on her recitation and called att tention to the fact that these recita' tIons and meetings are but an outward form of 6 moving spirit in the cause of temperance Mfr. Manning said that the fight for the cause was on in earn est and that before long those who ara on the other side will be made to show themselves.
 The meeting was well attended last night. The music was furnished by a special choir.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
NORTHEAST ALABAMA VETS.
Two Days Re-union of old Soldiers al
 

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 AnnEston.
 Anniston. Sept. 26--tSpeciaD-The annual reunion of the Northeast Ala bama Veterans, Association began here today, and will close Friday with big barbecue.
 The business sessions are held in the court house. Many veterans are in the city, and it is estimated that over 300 are in attendance.
 The address of welcome was de- livered by Judge A. F. Mc- Ghee, Judge A. F. Willitt delivered the annual oration. and it is hoped to have Hon. sydney J. Bowie tc deliver an address Friday.
 The program for the meeting is as follows: Thursday 9 a. m.-Enroll- ment of members at court house.
 10 a m.--Assembling of veterans in circuit court room. Exercise opened with prayer. Music by band. Speech of welcome responses.
 II a. m--Oration. Adjournment.
 3 D. m.--Assemble for business meet ing Election of officers for ensuing term. Adjourn at will
 Friday, 9:30 8 n.--Devote one hour to business.
 1O:30 a. m.-roration. 11.30 a. m. --Conferring crosses by Daughters of Confederacy. Adjourn and proceed to place of barbecue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
GOES TO GRANDMOTHER.
Judge Greene Awards Burnett's Baby
 Girl.


 Birmingham. Sept. 2s.-(special.)- The guardianship of the baby girl of Frank Burnett. the conductor on the South Ensley car line. recently killed by a negro. was awarded by Judge Samuel E. Greene to the Burnetts on Wednesdaay afternoon.
 Judge Greene stated in his decision that he would name one of the Bur nett brothers as guardian of the child and would probably name Mrs. Burnett, the grandmother of the child. as joint guardian.
 [ Judge Greene, in rendering his de- cision, said that the evidence set before him showed that Mir. and Mrs. w. H. HaIlick, as well as T. o. Burnett. J. A Burnett and Mrs. Burnett. were all of good character and worthy of entrust- ing the rearing of the child to their hands. He made this statement. he said, in explanation of his verdict, so that no reflection would be cast upon anyone. He based his decision on the law which says that the guardianship of a child shall go to the person of the nearest relationship.
 The court held that relationship meant blood relationship. As the Hal lecks were only foster grand parents of the baby. they were no blood kin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
SPARKS CASE POSTPONED. Railroad official Being Prosecuted hy
 TeIeEraphera.

Birmingham. Sept, 26--(Special)- The case of the United States vs. B. M starks. the Louisville and Nashville railroad and others, which was set for hearing in the Federal court on We'd nesday afternoon was passed over until the next term Of court.
 This case grew out of the alleged discharge of union employees by the railroad. the specific charge being made that certain members of the Order of Railway Photographers were discharged in 1903 because of their connection with a labor organization
 The question of whether or not cor porations can be convicted of dis charging union employees is now in the Federal court. and pending a decision from the Supreme Court of tho United States as to the oonstttutionaIity of the boycott law the cases here will be carr ried over. If the Supreme Court up- holds the constitutionality of this law the cases against the Louisville and Nashville will be pushed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
ssMonty"is Is Tamest and Cutest
 Pony EUer Seen in Montgomery

too because he has been carefully trained and is as gentle as a pet dog. He was down town yesterday and the fortunate boy who lives where tho pony boards rode Monty" all the way home without either saddle or a bridle. Monty had nothing but a rope tied around his neck and the boy just mounted his back and rode him home That shows what a sensible girl Is going to get when this contest Is over.
 The Pony Contest Manager is anxf- ously watching every day for the com ing of the handsome cart and the fine harness. And as soon as it comes Monty" will be dressed up and put on parade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
MECHANICSWILL BE SUFFERERS Fear Effect of Stringent Railway Legislation. ROADS WILL CUT FORCES This Has Already Been Done in
 Other States. Commissioner smith of the Isthmian Canal Commisson, says Mechan- ics Applying for Positions
 Anxiousfy Await Final Decision.

Drastic anti-railroad legislation In Alabama may soon have the effect of the curtailment of shop forces of rail- roads operating in Alabama, judging from what Montgomery mechanics have said to Henry. A. Smith. of the 18th man Canal Commission.
 Increased expenses of operating railroads on account of the rate laws. are said to mean that the railroads will be compelled to cut down ex- penses and one of the departments to be cut down, 1t Is claimed. will be the mechanical department
 Mir. Smith reached Montgomery and opened an office in the Federal Build ing Monday a week ago for the pur- pose of securing mechanical employees to go to the Canal Zone. The latest requisition Is for 1000 men, including mechanics, blaeksmiths, boiler mak- CTS. coppersmiths, car carpenters and car repairers of railroad experience, and trainmen and fire department fire men.
 The visit of MT. Smith to Mont gomery has not been so successful. While he has had number of callers, he has not employed one man to go to Panama. He will abandon the office Monday evening, pull up stakes and proceeding to Birminghap. where he will have an office open for two weeks.
 MT. Smith said that. if from what he could learn from mechanics who visited him in Montgomery is true he will have little trouble in securing workmen in Birmingham. The officer said that number of his visitors here said they expected the railroads to curtail their forces shortly. thereby throwing a number of men out of eni- ployment, all caused by the anti-rail- road agitation. If this be true, he thinks that Birmingham mechanics will be glad to apply to Uncle Sam for work.
 MT. Smith said that he personally knows that the Southern Railroad has already cut down 1t mechanical force In North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia and probably in Alabama
 'aThe government can secure thousands of worizmen in the east and an office Is kept open continually in New York" said Mir. Smith. but 1t Is the idea of the canal commission in sending men out to afford mechanics from others parts of the country to go to Panama if they should desire.
 About six thousand mechanics are employed regularly on the isthmus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
CaHey Witnesses Again Enjoy
 Choice Viands from Restaurant.

Mrs. M. Johnson and Hattie Brown have broken fast. They are eating again. but they are not eating jail fare. Though their meals from an outside source were abruptly discon- tinued Tuesday after the sensational disclosures in the City Court waiter filled with the choicest foods of the season made its appearance once more at the county jail yesterday morning.
 The meals continued to come for the women at every meal hour yesterday.
 They were sent from a first class res- taurant but who sent them is not known. It could not even be learned if the source that cut off the meals was the same that started them again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27

The Pony contest is proving the most popular one ever started In Montgom- cry. The interest and enthusiasm shown in it by the children has never waned.
 The prize Is well worth the efforts and the energy that are being put forth to get it. It isi the handsomest prize ever given in Montgomery for any children's contest
 Monty" the shetland pony. which Is only part of the prize, cost more than some of the fine looking horses in the city. In fact only very fine horse costs more money than this Shetland pony. He costs lot of money because he is of thoroughbred stock He is pure Shetland and a beautiful animal He was all the more valuable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
FIGHT WEARS END
WARM CAMPAIGN FOR PROHIBE-
 TION IN TALLADEGA.
City Council Has Raised All Licenses of Business Houses--Sharp Com
 test ia on at Chiidersburg.

Talladega, Sept 26--(speciaL) )-The prohibition will close in this county Sunday afternoon with an address at the courthouse by Dr. A. P. Montague. president of Howard College
 His address will be principally to the young men of the city. The elec- ton will take place Monday.
 Anticipating the resaH of tho pro- hibition election in this county, the city council of Taliadega has adopted a revenue ordinance which has caused quite a lot of protest. The licenses of everything in the city were raised except the Southern Express company. whose license is fixed by legislative en . actment at $50 in towns inc size of TaIladega. In many eases the tn-- crease has been doubled twice ovef.
 It has been charged that the heavy raise was made to influence votes against prohibition. but the charge cannot be sustained. as the council had to make up it's revenue budget before the beginning of the new tax year and that is the next day after the prohibition election. The Increased taxes will affect some votes in the city.
 with possibly one or two exceptions, the heads of all the manufacturing plants are on the dry" side.
 The greatest opposition in the coun- tv to prohibition comes from Chfiders- burg. where there is dispensary, and the city administration is making hard fight to preserve that institu- tion.
 Rev. J. D. Gwaitney, late of coving- ton. Ky, but now pastor of the First Baptist Church in Talladega. and who is one of the strongest speakers in the State, either in the pulpit or on the stump, made a speech in Childersburs last night and created quite a sensa- tion in his severe arraignment of the dispensary.
 The prohibitionists count on an even break at Childersburg, and "a majority in every other beat in the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Alfred J. stoter.

turned over to the Union Pacific in Ju- ly. 1906.
 Tn respect to the circular of Sep- tember 24, not being put out in the name of J. T. Harahan, it Is only neces- sary to say that 1t does not contain one word in answer to the question in my letter of Sept 2t. 1907 to the stock holders of the Illinois Central company as to whether thev wished their prop erty to be managed, as heretofore, in the interest of the whole body of stockholders. or to be dominated by the Union Pacific. That question will be determined on Oct 16 1907. by the re- lection or the election of E, H. Harri- man as a director of the Illinois Central Railroad company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27

Neither Mrs. Johnson nor Matte Brown partook of any food from Tues day morning to Thursday morning. ex- cept q bowl of jail peas that were consumed by the latter. They both drank coffee freely. Mrs. Johnson de- clined absolutely to eat prison fare and she was slightly indisposed yes- terday, a physician being called in for her benefit.
 While newspaper reporters are espe- cially barred from seeing the star witnesses, because the women are averse to newspaper notoriety, 1t is said they. have resigned themselves to the fate of waiting patiently in jail until the Caffey cases have been dis- posed Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
.No nILLss RrruRNrn.
Grand Jury Fails to Indlct Deputy
 Sheriffs of Murder.

Grand Jury Fails to Indiet Deputy
 SAeriffs of Murder.
 Birmingham, Sept. 2s-(special)-- The Jefferson County grand jury has has returned mo bills" against Deputy sheriffs Curl and Cowan. who last week shot and killed Joseph Wise. near New Merkel, settlement on the other side of Red Mountain from Birming- ham. The grand jury made a thorough investigation into the killing.
 As will be remembered, the deputies with a representative of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, went to the Wise home for the purpose Of serving dispossession papers. Ii is all legged that Joe Wise approached the officers with an uplifted ax and would have done one of them bodily Injury, had not the two officers fired on him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Cotton NH Men Meet.

Huntsville. Sept. 2s.-(special )--The stockholders of the Abingdon Cotton Mills held their annual meeting yes terday afternoon and reviewed the business of the year. The mill has enjoyed a year of prosperity. w. L.. Burrell was elected President; The ophilus King, Treasurer; James R. Boyd. Assistant Treasurer, and J. G. Johnson, Superintendent. W. l.. Burrell, Fred s. Bennett. Milton Humes and Theophilus King were elected di- rectors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Flour MiII is Sold.

Huntsville, Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaL)--The Spring City Flourlng Mill has been sold to F. Nj. Hopkins of Shelbyville. Tenn, and the capacity of the plant will be doubled. A deed transferring the property was filed in the Probate Court here yesterday afternoon. The consideration was $12.000. The deed was signed by c. P. Baker, President. and Henry Hoppenjans, Secretary of. of the Spring City Milling Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
M Rrxnnt in nena.

Now Orleans. Sept 26.-J. M. Bry- ant, a statIstician of note on South ern and Western inland waterwaya, died here today. aged e4. Mr. Bryant was the promoter of several waters ways conventions during the past twenty-fve years. He spent about two years altogether in Wellington work ing for Mississippi River improvement projects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Death of Mrs. williams.

Tuscaloosa, Sept. 26.-(SpeciaL)- News has been received here of the death of Mrs. M. A. Williams at the home of her son in the Flatwoods. She was 72 years of age and was known and loved by great many people. She was a good woman and had been a consistent member of the Jennings Chapel all of her life. She leaves two sons. T. D. Williams and D. c. Will Hams. The interment was at Jen- nings Chapel in the Flatwoods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
CIGARS FOR GROVER.
A BrasiIian Brings a Box of Perfectes

A rraxilinn Brimgs Box of PeRfectes
 To Mir. Cleveland.
 New York, Sept 26-Felisberto 0. Paes Ieme, of Rio de Janeiro. who has arrived here In charge of party or thirty Brazilian merchants and profos- sional men, who desire to visit the principal cities of the East, to study American business methods. asked when he landed. where Ex-President Cleveland could be found.
 CT have for Mir Cleveland, a box of inc finest cigars that we make in Bra zil." said he, which I promised to MT: Cleveland twenty-four years ago. shall have to apologize, fear, for the long delay in making good my prom fse. but shall be forgiven, no doubt when he lights the first cigar. T met Mir. Cleveland at that time when he was Governor of New York and I was impressed with the idea that he was the greatest man among Amer icans."
 Senor Leme said the party hoped to visit MT. Cleveland at Princeton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27

ton last night immediately after the called session Of the organization.
 The meeting was well attended and the business was transacted in less than an hour. The association had It's birth less than . year ago and It was stated that one of the purposes of the organization was the clarify- ing of politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
NEW MEDICINE COMPANY.

The Corporation Will Manufacture .
 New Patent Medicine.
 Mobile Sept. 26.--( Special. )--The with a capital stock of $50.00O. will be formally incorporated tomorrow, the papers being drawn up today by an attorney. The company is formed to manufacture on a large scale a medi- cine prepared by the President Thom- as E. Smith, Mobile druggist and member of the City Council.
 The officers of the new company are: Thomas E. Smith, President and Gen eral Manager; James T. Duggan, Sec retary and Treasurer; John Craft, pr. E. c. Chapman, T. E. Smith and James T.. Duggan. directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
JosT TRIAL IS ON.
Birmingham Man Charged With KIII-
 ing Constable.

Birmingham. Sept. 2s-(speciaD- The trial of George Jost. charged with killing Constable Robert Hamilton at North Birmingham last year, is now on in the criminal court. The Jury was completed Wednesday evening.
 At former hearing of the case a nistrial resulted. Four days was given to the hearing at that time. There are a large number of witnesses to be heard, and 1t is hardly likely that the case will go to the jury until the end of the week.
 The case is being heard on the first floor of the courthouse
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT.
Board of Education to Determine 1
 Its Abolishment Is Beneficial.

Its Abolishment Is Beneficial.
 New York. Sept. 26-The Board of Education has ordered an investigation to determine whether the abolition Of oorporal punishment has been beneficial or detrimental to the system. The tn- quiry will be conducted by special committee to be appointed by Presi- dent winthrop. The opinions of Su- perintendents and Principals will be sought. Moral suasion Is used entire ly now in the schools in disciplining pu- pills. In the opinion of some school commissioners, it has proved utterly inadequate to maintain good order and discipline.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Hnrnhnn Has Proxies.

Chicago. Sept 26-President J T Harahan of the Illinois Central tonight confirmed a statement to the effect that he and Vice President Hackstan already have proxies for more than a majority of the entire outstanding issue of stock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Ne,r AInhnmn Annolnfmentn.

Washington, Sept, 26-(Special)-- R. w. Little has been appointed post master at Moro, Dallas county. James S. Greer appointed regular. Lee Liv- ingston. substitute. rural carrier, route No. 5, at Andalusia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
uuu,.,,,IIe sunerIutendent.

Huntsville. Sept. 26.-(special)-Joh D RaRland, a well-known citizen of this city. has been elected City Super intendent of Education, by the Board of Education of the city. The office was created by the municipal code
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
ONLY PRIVATE BUSINESS

Transacted at called Meeting of Jeff
 fersOnIan Democrats.
 "Just a little business of a private nature to the club. Nothing political We have no card up our sleeve just now" said President S. B. Sightler Of the Jeffersonian Democratic Associa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27
Bought of the MICHIGAN BUGGY COMPANY.
 Kalamazoo, Michigan

law and MT. Ragland will handle the funds that come from the State for the support of the city schools here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-27

Large ripe tomatoes and ane celery. R. H. Yelvert0n, phone 247. I Court Square.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-05-22
IMPROVE PRIMARY LAW.

If the Democratic party is at.
tached to the primary idea and be-
leives that it is essential to good
government, party and State, some
arrangement must be made TO re-
lelve the candidates of the expense
of the elections. The people will
not long tolerate method of NOM
ination which shuts in the face of
the poor man the door of prefer
ment. The only feasible method
is to enact a general primary law
open to all parties, the State paying
the expenses. - Winchester Star.
The above from the Winchester
Star meets with our full and free
approval, and it is to be hoped that
the movement will be taken up by
all of the newspapers of the State
and pushed vigorously, so that the
next Legislature can add an amend
ment to the Primary Law which
will place the cost upon the State
where it belongs.
With candidates for the Cover
norship and United States Senate
spending from $4,000 to S25. 900.
or even more, in primary cam
paign, there is absolutely no hope
for the poor man as an ofice-holder.
The primary idea is genuine
democratic doctrine, and receives
the commentator of vast major
lty of the people, but the law
should at once be amended and the
State made to bear the expense.
The primary is merely the NOM
ination of candidates, but those
candidates are invariably elected.
So that in the end, The primary is
a genuine election to the Office
sought.
The State pays for elections, and
no one thinks it strange or unrea-
sonable.
The State should pay the cost of
the primary. which should be open
I" candidates from all pal ties.
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-05-22
AN HISTORICAL PARALLEL.

The New York World pretends
to have reliable information that
Thomas Fortune Ryan, of Virgin
ia, is in the field as candidate for
the Presidency. The grounds up
on which this information is based
are not exposed, but it is inciden-
tally mentioned that, among other
elements of his strength, is the
strong Catholic following he would
undoubtedly command. This is q
very slender reed and has never
before been pleaded In behalf
of any candidate, except in the
memorable instance of Chief jus
tice Roger Brooks fancy, in whose
case it proved fatal. Any student
Clarke courier. [volume] (Berryville, Va.) 1869-1997, 1907-05-22
DISCONTINUED REPUBLICANS

The Democrats claim that the
Republican tariff plumbers the peo-
pie to enrich the protected monop-
olists, and the Republicans declare
the high tariff rates foster industry
and protect labor. The Demo
cratic claim is substantiated by the
fact of the high prices that every
one has to pay for trust products
and that incomes have not gen
orally kept pace with the in
creased cost of living. These facts
which many know are true by their
own experience, disprovc the Re
publican contention. But the FUR
Their fact that intelligent RepubIi-
can editors are admitting that the
present high tariff schedules are
injurious To many industries and
have SO increased The cost of living