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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
States Attorneys Max ing Last Preparations
RAILROAD LITIGATION UP
Believed Now There Will Be An
 other Postponement.
State VIII Fight Cases on the Grounds that Original and Not Supple
 mental BiII. should Have Been Filed.

During this week there will be a final conference of the States attor- news in the famous railroad litigation. It is known that there is little more 10 he done on the States side before the cases of the railroads with their lnjunctions against the State, come up before Judge Jones in the Federal Court Plans of procedure, which are brief, have been decided on, it IS un- nerstood. It will come in the way or Tn unusual motion for dissolution or lhe injunction.
 If is understood that the plan of ac- sion of the States attorneys was de- tided on soon after the filing of the Supplemental bills. There may be ad- 9itional plans, but the main reliance jn dismissing the present injunctions is So come in the nature of motion to lissoIve the injunctions on the ground that the supplemental bills are not Sarts adequate to the causes at issue.
 In making this motion the States att .orneys will contend that the original lniunction was granted on laws passed it the winter session of the Legisla- lure, and that these are entirely diff ferent from those which were passed kt the November session. It will be sontended by the State that the sup Elemental bills can have no standing tn the court of equity. as there exists no original injunction, or bills of in- function, since the injunctions were dissolved by the repeating of the laws nnjoined.
 There are many technicalities on which this motion will be fought. The States attorneys are as silent as oys- ters when approached on the subject of what showing the State will make
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
NEWS OF GREENvILLE.
Cbrsstmss Entertainments Were {
 u->u<s nF the Week.

Cbristmas Entertainments Were the
 Events of the Week.
 Greenville. Dec. 28.-(Special. Miss Jamie Lehman was hostess last night at n party given at the home Of her parents, MT. and Mrs. A. Lehman, In honor of Miss Sybil Wheat and MT. John Acosta of Pensacola.
 tChristmas decorations made the re- ception rooms very attractive. Danc- ing was indulged in. and very choice refreshments were served. The occa- sion proved . very delightful one.
 A skating contest held Thursday evening was witnessed by as macy as could be accommodated at the hall. The two first prizes. pairs of ladfee' skates. were won by Miss Perry Por- terfield and Herbert Dees. Miss Esther Martin and Wiley Calhoun.
 Free access to the rink for . week was given the two couples who were second best in the contest, and they were Miss Clara Beeland and Archie Graham. Miss Eula May Angle and Walter Burnett.
 Mrs. Morris Frenkle of Montgomery is visiting her parents. MT. and Mrs. J. Long.
 Claude Atkinson and Tom Malone have returned to Montgomery after a visit to relatives.
 Selwyn and Frank Smith and Ken meth Kirkpatrick of Mobile spent the Yuletide with their parents.
 Mrs. W. M. Brewer of Anniston is visiting her parents. Captain and Mrs. R. D. Corry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Miss wright Bride of . Methodist Min
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 Auburn, Dec. 2S.--(Special. )--A beautiful home wedding was celebrat- ed at the Wright residence. in Auburn, the contracting persons being Miss Eva Wright of Auburn. and the Rev. Mir. Keener, of Monroe La.
 The house was Beautifully decorated and a large number of friends was in attendance.
 The bride is native of Auburn and has endeared herself to many by her sweet and attractive ways.
 Mir. Keener Is the son of the late Bishop J. O. Keener, and Is clergy man of high rank in the Methodist Church of the Louisiana Conference.
 Te two met on the voyage to the In. ternational Sunday School Association last year in Jerusalem.
 Prof. and Mrs. ]. P. c. Southall entertained large party last evening in honor of Mrs. Southalfs brothers Prof. Frank Abbott, Professor of Mod, ern Languages in the V. P. l., ant Charles Abbott. teacher in Bellevue Academy, Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
ssarrHERMAN-KosrER.
Popular Young Couple Are Married | ,lr Nm~t

Popular Young Couple Are Married at
 Northport.
 Tuscaloosa. Dec, 2S-(SpeciaD-The marriage of Mir Edgar Foster, of Northpert and Miss May Smitherman. of Tuscaloosa occurred fin Northport. Rev. J. T. Bealle performing the cere- mony. The young couple made their plans so quietly that the news of their marriage created great deal of sur prise.
 The bride is a lovely girl. very sweet and winning in manner. The groom is a popular young business man of Northport. The couple left on the Mobile and Ohio train for Centeryille to visit relatives, and on the:r return they will be at home in Northport.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Boring For Oil In Madison

Huntsville, Dec. 2s.-tSpeciai''- Rtds for boring a well to depth or from 2.5oO to 5000 feet are being re- ceived by the New York-Alabama oli Company of this city and 1t appears that the company has decided to make a test of the prospects for finding petroleum in this locality. It IS under stood that another company Is being formed by New York capitalists TOT the purpose of boring a well In tnls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
old But Sound.
Jasper Eagle.

Dr. l.. w. Davis. of Hope Hull in Montgomery County. was in Jasper Thursday and favored The Eagle with a call. The doctor owns a coal mine in operation at Nauvoo, and pays Walker a visit about once a year, looking after his royalties and paying taxes on his property. He is a very sprightly gentleman of his age, and is as jolly and lively as a boy. He says he was 80 years old on December 2. and that he felt so good on that morning that he tried to see if he could jumI as far as he could when a boy, that he went hunting and killed a number of birds. four squirrels. big hawk and a rabbit or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
WAR BETWEEN ENGLAND AM
 SPAIN.

Secret news has reached this coun- try of peculiarly strained relations De- tween Spain and England. brought on by an adventure which is daringiy described in 'In Mary's Reign. a great historical novel by Baroness Orczy. This naper will publish "In Mary's Reign" as serial. beginning January i; and, having secured first publication rights. will do so before the novel ap- hears in book form.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
D,,,aped R. F. ID. Boxes.

Birmingham, Dec. 2S.-IspecIaLJ- Professor Edge. young white man, or Hanceville, Cullman county, was helo to bail to await the action by the grand jury by United states Comnlis- e,orar Watts on a charge of damag- ing rural free delivery boxes. It Is alleged that while returning from wedding he thoughtlessly knocked down a box or two along the road. He ,,,as reported and his arrest followed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
why tn. injunction .houla not bs m.a.

why the injunction should not be made permanent.
 It has been suggested that the rail. road attorneys did just exactly what they were expected to do when the con- ference was held between the States attorneys and 1t was decided to call . special session of the Legislature, re- peal all of the old railroad code and pass new one. It is believed that 1t was argued in this conference that the railroads would promptly file supple mental bills. This was not so evident at the time of the calling of the spe- cial session of the Legislature as 1t is at present. The States attorneys say they are pleased at the turn of events, even after the filing of the supple mental bills. and the grantings of the additional injunction over the newly enacted laws.
 In laying this plan. the States attor- neys evidently reserved plan for the final defeat of the injunction proceed ings. but just what these plans are cannot even be guessed at with any degree of certainty.
 Attorneys for the railroads. however. are force med of some of the moves to be made by the State. not by word of mouth, but by the very circum- stances that have guided their course. They are relying on their ability to
 prove that the new rates are confisca- tory. A
 The previous delays in moving the
 cases to a final decision have been granted at the request of the States
 attorneys. The railroads have not vel
 asked for any postponements. During
 one of the postponements the extra
 session was called and the new acts
 were passed.
 It is, however believed that there will be a postponement of the cases fol a week or two weeks from January 6 Judge Jones is suffering from injuries received in a street car accident and Il is not certain that he will be recovered sufficiently to go into the hearings of these cases. The impression for thii and other reasons, prevails that the cases will go over for some days long. CT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
POLICE HAVE A MYSTERY. Over The Finding or a
 Truuk.

Birmingham, Dec, 2S-tSpeclall- The polics of Birmingham are e, w0tn,ns |" trnns and contents in the woods just back of the Country Club. .n the outskirts of the city.
 No one in the vicinity of the Country Club has recently reported the loss Of a trunk. This. week pair or mnles wer seen standing tied to tree back of the Country Club and being hungry ate all the bushes around them ana then chewed up the ropes ana matters which bound them
 Where the trunk came from is giv- ing the police some concern.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
finn Clnh,n shoot.

Tuscaloosa, Dec 2s-(Special.)- Quite an interesting shoot was held by the Gun Club at It's grounds In East End yesterday afternoon. The club will hold another shoot on New Years Day. The DuPont Powder Company has offered a handsome shield to the club which will be award ed on a series of contests to the man making the highest score in a fifty bird match.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
TWO LITTLE CHILDREN
 ARE BURNED TO DEATH

Seattle, wash, Dec. 2s.-Fire oe- stroyed the Washington Children Home south of Seattle today. Two children were burned to death ana the matron and a nurse were inJureo. lne others escaped clad only Tn their hisn' clothes.
 Mrs. Minnie Myers. the matron, was seriously burned and injured in an at tempt to rescue the two burned to seath. Miss A. L. Hill, day nurse. was slightly burned and was bruised In iumping from a second story window.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
OFF FO RHUNT.
Roosevelt Leaves Pine Knott To Shoot
 wiId Turkey.

Roosevelt Leaves Pine Knott To Shoot
 wild Turkey.
 Charlottesville, Va, Dec. 2S.--Accom- panied by Dick" IcDaniel. President Roosevelt left Pine Knot at noon to- day for a wild turkey hunt on Green Mountain, the scene of his former con- quest last December, when he pulled down a big gobbler on the wing, after it had been flushed by his negro guide. The President met with no success on yesterdays hunt, due to the stin wino which prevented him from getting near enough 60 the flock to obtain shot.
 Mrs. Roosevelt went for another horseback ride this afternoon, accom- panied by Joseph Wilmer. =
 Tomorrow forenoon the party VIII attend worship at Christ Church, a half mile from the hunting lodge The sermon will be preached by Rev. w.. H. Darbie, the new rector.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
WORKING FOR THAxTON.
Now Trying to Secure Freedom for
 Birmingham Negro.

Birmingham, Dec. R2S.-(Specia1.)- The negro preachers and others who took an interest in the case of Henry Thaxton, the negro who was saved from hanging by hairs breadth Fri day when a messenger boy made a quick run from tks telegraph office to the County jail With a telegram from the Governor suspending the sentence of death for fifteen days, will ask the Governor for more than communication to life in the penitentiary.
 The preachers and others claim that Thaxton was not guilty of the murder with which he Is charged. They as- sert that while he was seen with the negro who killed S. T. Hunstucker, the white man. December 22. 1906. that Thaxton did not do 1t and that he Is entitled to executive clemency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Fire Ernm Wire.

The current from an electric wire caused a fire in the loft of the resi- dence North Jackson Street, early yesterday afternoon. The members of the Chemical Company, sent from the Madison Avenue Station, extinguished the flames before considerable damage was done
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
John Martin Dead.

Huntsville. Dec. -(Special) )- News has reached here of the death Of John Martin aged seventy seven years. at his home near Msdtson. MT Martin was a resident of Madison county for many years and was well liked by all who knew him. He IS survived by a widow two sons and one brother, the latter being Elijah Martin of Madison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Future Prospects Bright.

Blrmlngham ,Dec. 28-(Specal)-J. c. Maben, president of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company will leave for New York Sunday morning, where he wll attend a meeting the first of the week of the Executive Board of the company. He announces that while the iron market is quiet. there has been some inqury recently indicating an ear- lY resumption of business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
poN.r WANT TRAINS ANNULLED.
Rirm,ngham Business Men Petitio
 E Southern Railway.

Birmingham Business Men Feon
 Southern Railway. /.
 Birmingham, Dec. 2S-(Speciail---A a meeting of joint committees or Nths Birmingham Commercial Cinp anu Board of Trade held Saturday morn, ing. resolutions were drawn up aho will be forwarded to the orIiclals ., the Southern Railway asking them hos to discontinue the passenger trains now operating between Selma and Akron junction. ,As
 If these trains are discontirned much business now transacted oy Birmingham merchants with people De tween Selma and Akron Junction VIII go to Selma
 The trains are not paying for then opera ton it is claimed, hence the oe- sire on the part of the railroad com many to discontinue them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
AN INTEREsTTNe VETERAN.
Confederate Soldier Who Lost Both ETfa Eyen.

COnfederafe Soldier Who L0st bOth Of His Eyes.
 Huntsville, Dec. 28.-(Speciai.)-- Alfred Graves, a Confederate veteran, sixty-eight years old. has applied 10 the probate judge for maximum pen sion, being totally blind. .
 The old man has an interesting ms tory. He enlisted in Jackson county and at the battle of Franklin, minie ball struck him and burst both eye balls He has been blind since tna. fine but has made a good. living until a few years ago as a coal miner in Tennessee and Alabama. He is also Baptist preacher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Candidates for Commission.

Huntsville, Dec. NopeSidl'' The death of James A. Watkins leaves avacancy on the board of Madison county commissioners which will have to be filled by appointment of the Gov ernor. There are two avowed candi- dates for the appointment Jack T. Gift and George Morris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Furniture for City HalI.7

Shipment or furnIture and fIX- lures for the new City, Hall reached here yesterday. and as soon as the linoleum now being laid Is completed the furnishings for the new home of the city officials has now arrived, ex- cepting the steel desks and counters, and these have been shipped. It Is expected that the hall will be ready for occupancy during the middle or latter portion of January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

spending Christmas with his parents. Captain and Mrs. E. B. McEachin, was called to his home at Houston, Texas, by . telegram announcing the death of his oldest son, John worthington McEachin.
 Relatives here have not learned the details of his death as yet. The young man was quite we'll known here and extremely popular. He spent some time in school here. attending the Unf- versity. He was about twenty-three years of age and his death came as . terrible sh ock to his father and grand parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
UPHOLSTERER o PENS
 SHOP IN MONTGOMERY
Mir. E. s. Gerson. Graduate of Hun- Earian Technical Colleges, z
 Locates Here.


 Montgomery is at last to have a first t-class Upholstering Concern. MT. Edmond S. Gerson. who Is graduate of the Technical College of Budapest, Hungaria. has located here and has opened a shop at 21 North Lawrence Street. in the same building with MT. S. c. Prickett the cabinet-maker, where he is prepared to do all of the very finest sort of Upholstering work such as remodeling and upholstering antique parlor furniture. loose cover cutting. making self-opening Box Couches. Parlor Sets to order-and, in fact. all the work connected in any sort of way with upholstering.
 MT. Gerson will give his customers tho benefit of his technical knowledge gained. in the schools of his native Hungaria. and it is confidently believed that he Is in position to do a grade of uph olstering work that can be surpass- ed nowhere in the South.-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

1t no concern whatever. This IS aii have to say about It."
 Judge Hupdley will remain in Hunts- vile . week and will then return 70 Birmingham and wind up the present term of court there. His next ap- pointment for holding court is at rus caloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
ACCEPTS INVITATIONS.
sminent Speakers wu Visit Pely
 technic Institute.

technic Institute.
 Auburn, Dec. 2S-(Special.) )-The Alabama Polytechnic Institute has been notified of the acceptance of an invita- tion to participate In the exercises at the approaching commence ment by Prof. l.. c. Mitchell. Richmond Col Iege, Va. who delivers the addEfess be- fore the literary societies: and pr. H. A. Porter. pastor of the Walnut Street Baptist Church, Louisville. Ky, who delivers the annual commence sermon. t.
 Both of these gentlemen have nation al regulations as speakers.
 pr. c. A. Cary will deliver an ad- dress on the Best Methods of Meat In spection" before the Chattahoochee vai' ley Medical and Surgical Association. January Is, 1908, Columbus. Ga
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Nerrn Womnn is Shot.

Birmingham. Dec. 2S-(SpeciaD- Rosa Winston, a negress was taken to the St. Vincent's Hospital Saturday morning suffering with bullet wound which was pronounced fatal. The woman asserted that she was shot by her husband, from whom she says. she
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
/ LOOK FOR RESUMPTION.
OMicial of Southern Rilway Takes
 HOpeful View.

OMlcial of Southern HfiWny Tkes
 HOpeful View.
 Birmingham, Dec. 2S.-(Special.)- M M. Richey. manager of the middle a~l western districts of the Southern Railway, spent today in Birmingham.
 He announced that while reductions in forces and all work under way was the order along the big system. that nothing would be done to impair the service for such business as was oner- ing. He stated that the work on the new S1.000.000 terminal station In BIT. mingham. while not being rusnea would be continued until completed though but little sprogress would be accomplished while conditions are af at present.
 Mir. Richeys looks forward to an early resumption of business on all sides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
unndI.x |. Confident.

Huntsville, Dec. 2S.-lspeclaI.J- Judge oscar R., Hundley of the Uni ted States Court Is here on private business Questioned about the fight that has been opened on him against his confirmation, he replied:
 q have not the slightest doubt about my confirmation and henceAam glVihg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Annreciated Oranges.

The Advertiser received on Christ mas day a mixed box of oranges, tan gerines and grape fruit from MT. c: C. Burlington of Kissimee. Fla MT |.
 Burlington is a subscriber to The Ad- verttser and his Christmas gift was much appreciated both by the proprle- tors and those employed on the paper
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Freight Rureau Meets.

A meeting of the directors Of the Montgomery Freight Bureau was held at the headquarters yesterday morning. but nothing wis discussed that is of general interest. The session WAS an executive one and 1t was stated after the meeting that only routine matters were discussed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Home for CAristmas Hoiidays.

Parents can well show appreciation of their childrens' Christmas holiday visit by looking after their travelling outfit. Don't let them return to coll lege with a shabby bag or wornout suit case. A genteel appearance in- duces similar conduct. We sell polite bags
 MONTGOMERY TRUNK CO,
 su.tu. 21S Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
MAYOR FOR GREATER CITY.
MT. Ward Endorses Plan For The Ex-
 tension.

Birmingham. Dec. 2S.--(SpeciaL)- Mayor George B. Ward today issued a lengthy statement in. which he ex- pressed hope that Greater Birmingham will be endorsed at the election to be held in this vicinity on January 6.
 strong campaign is being made for larger city and while MT. Ward says that he will be out as city of- fciai he would be pleased to see the greater city advocates successful.
 He states that much depends on the greater city as the next census will fa of great help to Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Wedding. in HantsvfIIe.

Huntsville. Dec. 2s.-(Special.)-- Wood c. Bouldin. we'll known bus mess man of Whites Blun. Tenn., and Miss Mary E. Hartman. of Madison. were married at the home of the bride Wednesday evening. Walton wikIe, a railroad man of Calera, and Miss Ora Broiles. of Madison, were married Wednesday,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

Don't you think Montgomery need cd a modern cleaning plantf The Montgomery French Dry Cleaning Co' Inc., will All the bill. open SanuarS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

Newed-.'Don't you believe that mar. riage broadens a man?'
 0ldwed-"Well, don't know about that: but it usually makes him short- er."-Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
JOHN w. McEACHIN DEAD.

Judge McEachin Leaves For Texas
 Where Son Died.
 Tuscaloosa.s Dec. 2S.-(Specia1.)- Judge J. s. McEachin, who was here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
puoTOGRAPHs.

PHOTOGRAPHS. Of a distinctiveness to those who appreciate individuality.
 Schulze Studio.
 10 Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Roy ia Iuiured.

Edward Swains, boy about 15 morning by the explosion of a tin can filled with powder. The boy was en- deavoring to produce a noise louder than that of the ordinary cannon cracker, and filling a can with pow der placed fuse in it and struck a match. The fuse he thought, did not ignite the powder and he was making an nvestgation when 1t exploded. Por- tions of the can struck him in the face knocking out three teeth and other wise disnguring his countenance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
MIR. KEENER WEEDS.

has been separated for some time The bullet went through her body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Negro is Wounded.

Henry Vickers, a negro. while out hunting today was so badly wounded by the accidental discharge of gun that his left arm had to be amputated The negro went into a vacant hoVse near Bayou Texar and rested his gun against the side of the house. It slipped from its resting place and the negro attempted to catch it. only to receive charge of shot in the hand and arm.