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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
LIFE SENTENCE
THE CAPITAL DOCKET COMES TO
 END.
Charlie Cook, a Negro, Pleads Guilty To The Brutal Murder Of Ills Paramour Near Mount
 MefGn,

One negro sentenced to life impris- onment for the muder of his paramour and three negroes penalized ten Years In the penitentiary for robbery com pleted the call of capital cases in the criminal court ysterday and brought the docket for this term to a close.
 Charlie Cook. a negro. pleaded guilty to murder yesterday morning and, af- ter a brief survey of the evidence, the jury fixed his penalty at life imprison- ment.
 Cook brutally murdered his para mour. Florida Lucas, last spring near Mount Meigs. He came from Green vile, apparently for the purpose of killing her. On reaching the house where she resided, he called her out seemingly in good humor. The two left the house together and the lifeless body of the woman was found nearby the next morning with two bullet holes in her abdomen. In the meantime again until captured about three months ago in Marion county and brought back to Montgomery
 TheN jury, which fixed the sentence of Cook. was composed of J. c. Cor bett, Israel Belser, D. A. Castlsberry, J. c. Wilcox. w. G. Pugh, w. Fl. Middlebrooks, Harry J. Pettus, F. s. Holt, M. s. Nordan, J. F, Slough, T. J. Thornton and Sol BrinsfieId.
 Cooley Baker, Ctie Parker and Joe Jackson. negroes, were found guilty of robbery by a jury in the city court early last night and their punishment was fixed at ten years each in the pen- itentiary.
 These negroes, 1t will be recalled, were among the hundreds of laborers sent to south Alabama last September by the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road to repair the tracks which had been torn up by the memorable strop- ical storm. The work train. bearing a number of negroes back to Birmingham from the vicinity of Mobile, reached McGehee's Switch when the three ne- groes held up and robbed four other negroes who had just been paid off, securing their money and clothing. The robbers escaped but were arrested later by the police in North Montgomefy. The negroes held up were Rogers Mo- Duffie. Jack Tinsiey. Jack Smith and Will Davis. t.!1.-
 The jury which tried these negroes, was composed of T. J. Thornton, J.. B. Allen, J. R. Eagan, E M. Finch, A. r, Hill, F. Pettus, s. E. 'Brinsfield. E, c. Paulk, T. R. Hicks, A. P. Goodan. R. G. Mattison and c. l.. Mi zell.
 The only other case set for trial yes- terday, that of Moss Harrison, 8 negro, charged with murder. was continued on motion of the state. All prisoners con- vioted at this term of court. will be sentenced at 8 o'clock thLs morning by Judge Thomas.
 The application for bail for Dr. Frank CaHey. the negro physician charged with murder will be heard by Judge Thuniaes at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
DufFv's Pure Malt yVhiskey

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 It is recognized everywhere as the unfailing specific for the cure of consumption, nervousness, ty- phoid, malaria, every form of stomach trouble, all diseases of the throat and lungs, and all rundown and weakened conditions of the brain and body. It restores youth ful vigor to the old and maintains the health and strength of the young. It nourishes and feeds the vital forces of life. It is a form of food already digested. It is pre- scribed by doctors of all schools, is used in all the leading hospitals of the world, and is recognized as a family medicine everywhere. It is absolutely pure,
 Sold by druggists, grocers and dealers, or direct. $1 a bottle. Illustrated medical booklet con taining some of the many convinc. ing testimonials received from grateful men and women who have been cured, and doctors advice free. Duffy's Malt Whiskey Co.,, Rochester, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
FoRsEaY IS CHARGED.
Negress Said to Have Tried to Get
 Teachers Pay.

Accused of forging school teach er's monthly report for tffe purpose of securing s20 illegally from the County. Fannie Johnson alias Ida Talley. ne- gress who halls from the vicinity of Showdown, has been committed to the County jail under an indictment re- turned by the recent grand jury.
 The case against the negress is pe- culiarly odd and strikingiy convincing. The alleged crime occurred during the spring of this year when the 1T-year- old negress. appeared at the office of c. W. Covington, County Superinten- dent of Education. with q monthly re- port purporting to be that of Mary Jane Joyce. a bona fide negress school teacher near Showdown.
 In crude form and faulty spelling, the name of the real teacher was signed. and. upon It's presentation. the pretender wished to secure the month- iy salary of s2o due Mary Jane Joyce.
 Mir. Covington saw that the report was a forgery and, on questioning the woman, she declared that her name was Joyce and that she was the right school teacher having signed the re- port. She was promptly arrested and in the recorders court, she testified that she could neither read nor write
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
IAN N
THE SHOE MAN
-

Just now is the time when you are debating as to whether you will make out with your old OK lords or get another pair to wear until fall. We would suggest that you come in and see our $2 and $2.50 line of oxfords, and we are sure you will decide to make a small investment and have a real nice oxford to wear until fall.
 We are showing some nice styles in all feathers at $2.00 and $2.50 and we can give you per feet fit if you don't wait until sizes are out.
 Our basement is full of good values which will appeal to the economical buyer as about the best place to get good values.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
MRS. ROBERTSON DEAD.

Esteemed Woman of Montgomery
 Passes Away at Home,
 Mrs. Penelope Robertson, wife of Mr. William U Robertson, died at her residence last night about 7;15 o'clock after a short illness. Mrs. Robertson at the time of her death was 60 years old. {.
 Mrs. Robertson is survived by her husband, three daughters. Mrs. D. Hastings of Birmingham, Miss Kate Robertson and Miss Clothilde Robert son of this city; also by one son, Mir. William H Robertson of this city.
 The remains will be shipped tomor- row to Pintlala, Ala, where the inter- ment will take place in the family burying lot on Thursday afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
No. 2131.
NOTICE. TO CREDITORS.
nf Eirat haeAtInn-

Of First MestinG In the District Court Of the United States for the Middle District, of Alabama-- In Bankruptcy.
 Tn the matter of John D. Grant. Bank rupt. Post Office Montgomery. County Kontgomery. Alabama
 The aforesaid party having been Aajudged A bankrupt under the Act of Congress en titled "An Act to Establish a Uniform Sye- tenn of Bankruptcy thrOughout the United States" approved July lst 1898. meeting os the creditors of the said Bankrupt is cali. sd at me office of the undersigned Referee. in the United states Court House. Montgom- cry. Alabama. on the Srd day of September naxt at 10 o'clock a. m.. to make proof of debts and for the election of trustee, and such other matters as are nse- sssary and required by the Act of Congress ASA E. srRATToN.
 Referee. Montgomery. Ala. Aug 18th. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
MASON ALLEN DEAD.
Son of Capt. Charles A. Allen Passes
 Away

Son of Capt. Charles A. Allen Passes
 Away.
 Mason Allen, the son of MT. and Mrs c. A. Allen, of this city, died Monday night in Tuscaloosa. The remains were shipped to Montgomery, arriving here at 6;25 o'clock yesterday after noon and were carried to the residence of his parents, 320 sayre Street
 Mir. Allen is survived by his mother and father, five brothers Messrs George H. Allen of Nashville, Tenn. Warren, Henry. Joseph and Edwin AL len of this city He is survived also by several sisters. Mrs. J. B. Patter- son of this city, Mrs. J. P Gartner of Bristol. Tenn, and Misses Lila, Ruth and Edith Allen, all of this city
 The funeral will take place this morning at 10 o'clock from the First Christian Church. Elder J. M. Barnes will officiate.
 The interment will be made in Oak wood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
NEGRO MAsONs.
First Days Session of Their Grand
 E0dge.

First Days Session of TheiR Grand
 Lodge.
 One of the largest sessions of the Grand Lodge of Negro Masons of the State of Alabama, convened in the Pat terson State Normal School building yesterday morning at 3 o'clock, Grand Master H. c. Binford presiding.
 Every available seat ia the hall was occupied, fully five hundred accredited delegates being present from the vari- ous lodges of the State.
 .ssI Ea.sSd rsrAnd Master.h sanfluui address was the principal event and was lis- tened to with much attention. He re- ported an addition of sixty new lodges during the year.
 From the report of the EndoWmsnt Secretary and Treasurer that branch appeared to have performed a volume of work. In this report finances for the past year were shown as follows: Amount of collections. $4S.042.s2; paid
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
FoUeHr oyER pANcINa.
Serious Difficulty Between Young Men
 of Gadsden.

VI hH030cu.
 Gadsden. Aug. 0.--(Speciai) Guar reling over the question of who was the best dancer, Tom Fleming and a man named Aderhold engaged in a cut ting scrape in the rear of the Motiow saloon yesterday evening that resulted fin Fleming being seriously cut in the chest and abdomen.
 He was cut in three places, one of the sashes almost disemboweling him. The injured man was taken to the hos- pital where he is reported to be rest Ing well. Adderhold is in the city jail awaiting trial for the crime.
 The citizens of Mountainboro have arranged for a big harvest picnic on the 24th of this month. There will be speakers, music and a grand barbecue. The crops on Sand Mountain are excep- tionally fine this season and the farm CTS feel like celebrating. A cordial invitation is extended to everybody.
 At meeting of the City Council last night a petition was presented by the Etowah Light and Power Company asking for n franchise to enter thia city for the purpose of selling light and power. No definite action was taken on the matter at this meeting.
 A franchise has been granted R. A. Mitchell by Alabama City to furnish that city with water for domestic pur- poses It is the intention of Mir. Mitchell to construct the necessary plant at once and Thornton Springs. near Gadsden, is to be used as source of supply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21

to widows and orphans, etc. sss,sos.51; cash balance on hand. s4,53a31.
 The Grand Secretary's report indi- cates the following finances: Receipts during the year. $10,s743s; Disbursed. $225ss1; Balance, $T.5s9.fe.
 The grand lodge will reconvene this morning at g o'clock in the Paterson Building. and will occupy the day tn hearing the reports of the Standing Committees, and electing grand offic- CTS
 It was noted also in the reports of grand officers that s450 has been ex- pended, equally among nine persons during the year for scholarships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
SOME NURSES
 WERE CRUEL So Testify Witnesses on Insane Hospital. NO COMPLAINT OF MANAGEMENT Investigating Commission Hears Six Former Inmates. weur of the Nhrses Specified as Re- sponsibIe for Most of the Cruelty v-Many Beatings are
 Detailed.
 z
NO COMPLAINT OF MANAGEMENT

Tnat Dr. J. T. searcy. of the State Insane Hospital at Tuscaloosa, makes . very good superintendent and that Fold man" MeDuff, as he was dubbed by the witnesses, is very good su- pervisor at the same institution; that certain nurses at the hospital are quite kind and courteous, and that others are as proportionately cruel, seemed to De the opinion of six of the asyiums s former inmates, who were yesterday 1ummoned to appear before the State Commission appointed to investigate charges against the institution. The session of the commission lasted iron. g o'clock in the afternoon until after 6 o'clock in the evening. and during
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
Cholera Morbns and
 Bowel Complaints

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
No. PISA.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
Of Firat Meatlnr

Of First Meeting. In the District Court of the United stateS for the Middle District of Alabama Jn Bankruptcy
 In the matter of Nose Jones. Bank. rupt; postofiee, Montgomery County Montgomery Ala.
 The aforesaid party having been adtudged a Bankrupt under the Act of Congress en- titled "An Act to Establish a Uniform Sya- tenn of Bankruptcy throughout the United States" approved July Ist. 1898. a meeting of the creditors of the said Bankrupt is call ed at the office of the undersigned Referee in the United States Court House. Mont cry Alabama. on the 3rd day of September next, at 10 o'clock, a. n, to make proof of debts and for the election of a Trustee. and Euch other matters as necessary and re- LzIred by the Act of Congress aforesaid
 ASA E. STRATTON. ' Referee Montgomery, Ala Aug. 18th. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
Rntrer Boy Inferred.

The funeral of Willard Watson Fax ter, the little son of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Baxter of Atlanta, took place yes- terday afternoon at 4 o'clock from the residence of his grandfather, M. M (. sweat AT Plum Street, Rev. W. M :. Cox pastor of the Dexter Avenue Church. officiating. The following gem tlemen acted as pail bearers: c. C.. Zirkle. c. T. Ruff. A. Roemer and J. H. Persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
s,,t.r Mnrv Cletus's ObsequIes.

The funeral arrangements for Sister Mary Cletus. who died Monday night. have been completed
 The services will be conducted this morning at o'clock in the Convent Chapel. Father Savage will officiate. The pall bearers are as follows: Frank Kobn. Dennis Carr. James Mcintyre, F. K. Dove. Hugh Gallagher, Jim Farley, William Roylan and Pat Mulcahy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
No. s12sa
NOTICE.
 TO CREDITORS.
os First Meeting.
Of Firat Mnatlnr

Of First Meeting An the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Alabama in Bankruptcy.
 Tn the matter of B. R. Hollingsworth, Bank rupt, Post Office Montgomery, County Montgomery, Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adjudKed Q Bankrupt under the Act of Congress en- titled 'An Act to Establish a Uniform SyS. Bem of Bankruptcy throughout the United btates," approved July 1St, 1898. a meeting M the creditors of the said bankrupt Is call S4 At the office of the undersigned Referee. tn the United States Court House. Montgom cry, Alabama. on the 3rd day of September 1ext at 10 o'clock a- m.. to make proof of Rebts and for thS election of Trustee, ana such other matters as are necessary and re- uuired by the Act Of TnnT-nss aforesaid
 ASA B. STRATTON.
 Referee Montgomery, Ala. Aug. goth. 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21

and knew nothing about the report She was bound over but made bond and was at liberty until she was re-arrested on the indictment.
 The case will be set for trial at the October term of the City Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21

Oh, no, a company doesn't have ts wear evening clothes when receiviua rebates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-21
THIRTY THOUSAND
 TELEGRAPH
OPERATORS Wanted

Congress having passed a bill requiring railroad companies not to work a telegraph operator more than nine hours a day, about srhtrtv thousand more telegraph operators than can be secured will be needed at once. Salaries have been increased.
 Draughon's Practical Business College Dexter Ave. Opp. the P. O.. has establish ed a Telegraphy Department Railway wirs. have been cut into this College. giving ntno dents main--line practice. A practical tela- graph operator of many years experience Ia employed as teacher The first 2S students who enroll with Draughon for TeleKraphv presenting thls notice. will be allowed to nav s2B tuition AFTER course is eomplst- ed and POSITION is SECURED.
 For booklet on Telegraphy and RailroadinR giving reasons why you should learn teleE- Taphy, call on. or address DRAUGHoNs COLLEGE. Dexter Ave, Opp. the P. o. Montgomery --- j., s.-.-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-10
AMUsEM ENTs.

ColIaborators of 1.-THE Old Homestead"
Fail to Produce Its Successor.
If Denman Thompson and George w.
Ryer attempted in their story of
"Hardscrabble Folks to produce a
successor to their "1'he Old Home
stead" they have failed; if they in
tended Hardscrabble tales to be only
mediocre production, they succeeded.
"Our New Minister" which is the
name of the dramatic portrayal of the
Hardscrabble tales, came to the Odeon
last night and proved a disappoint-
ment even to small audience AS 4
melodrama, playing at medium prices,
it would be worth the money, and that
is about all that can be said for II.
An attempt is made to make the piece
a character study of New England
rural life. and this would succeed We're
not most of the characters overdrawn.
Joseph Conyers. as Darius Startle, the
country detective, was quite satisfac-
tory. Charles f. Adams Curt Ho'ten.
and Fred Clarks Sylvanus Bartlett
We're also very good. but the other
character sketches weer noticeably ov-
erdrawn The play fails to hold the
interest, and lacks a sense of the dra-
matte
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-10
Mrs. Ina A. Wallace Brings Big
Suit Against the Iowa Cen
trail Railway
HUSBAND KILLED SWITCHING
Negligence on the Part of Company's
Employees. and Condition of Track
and Engine, Declared to Have Been
Responsible for Death Damages
Based on Expectancy.

Mrs. Ina A. Wallace, as administra-
trix of the estate of her husband, the
late Elmer E. Wallace, filed late We'd
nesday afternoon a suit against the.
Iowa Central Railway Company for the
October term. Damages in the sum o..
$4,000 are sought, by reason OF Mr..
Wallace's death in this city on March
IS last.
Wallace was sWitchman and was
killed while on duty. Negligence set
forth in six separate counts, is charged
as having been the cause of Wallace's
death. Principal among the counts are
negligence on the part of other en-
ployes and by reason of the construc-
ton of track and character of the
switch engine used. The petition sets
forth the statement that Wallace him
self in no way contributed to the neg
ligence.
The Judgment asked is based on the
dead mans expectancy. The petition
AYERS that the decedent was Al years
old at the time of his death, and IN
good health, sober. and industrious.
He was earning 500 per month, and
his expectancy is said to be twenty
six wears, during which time it is said
he could have accumulated $4,000.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-10
For Sake of Children Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Brown Agree to
Live Together
SENSATIONAL PETITION FILED
And is Later Withdrawn When Stipu-
Iation is Signed by Both Parties to
Action-No More Sensational Divorce
Petition Filed in District Court in
Years.

| After filing late Wednesday after
| noon what was probably the most sem
sational petition in divorce entered for
/ the consideration of the district court
in years. Mrs. Katie Brown and Ed
| ward H. Brown came to an agreement
today. and signed a stipulation that
resulted in the petition being with
drawn from court.
Both Brown and his wife. who live
on a farm six miles south of the city
came to the city today and completed
Browns attorney. which they both
signed The stipulation is to the eff
feet that the action shall be discon-
| tinued and dismissed. the considera-
ton being that the parties do not de-
| sire to entail upon their children the
| disgrace Of public trial. 1t is agreed
| by the dismissal of the action that the
truth of the plaintiffs claims are re-
| tracted by her, and that at any time
plaintiff with proper consideration, she
| may proceed with her action without
| prejudice by reason Of the stipula-
ticn. The defendant agrees to pay all
costs and attorneys fees SO far in
CURED. The stipulation is dated today,
and signed by both parties.
Petition Most Sensational.
The petition filed by Mrs. Brown
was most sensational and alleged
shocking brutalities on the part of the
| defendant. Mrs. Brown is a comely
young woman, only 80 years of age.
but with hair as white as snow. Mrs.
Brown claims that, altho she is still
young woman. she is broken down
physically and in poor health, all due
to the defendants conduct toward
her Her life and health she consid-
ers to be endangered from any fur
ther attempt to maintain a relation
ship with the defendant
Charges Gross Brutalities.
Among the numerous allegations
made were that the defendant COM
PEELED the plaintiff to work in the field
and perform labor beyond her
strength: that he neglected her at
times of childbirth, failing to provide
either a physician or an attendant;
that three years ago he choked her
and threatened to crush her skull with
the metal bowl of a cream separator:
! that he accused her of insanity and
| threatened the asylum; accused her Of
being unchaste; and that during fits of
: ungovernable temper he cut and mu-
i tilated livestock in the presence Of his
children, to terrify them. Mrs. Brown
also alleged that the defendant had no
respect for education, discouraging his
children in acquiring one, and had re-
marked ito hell with education"
Wanted Big Almony.
In setting forth the value of the de-
PENDANTS property, his 16O-acre farm
being placed at $4,000, and well
equipped, the plaintiff sought to secure
permanent alimony in the sum of S.
900. and $4,000 temporary alimony.
Court Granted Restraining Order.
! Judge Parker granted temporary
injunction restraining the defendant
from in any way interfering with the
plaintiff, or disposing Of any of the
personal property.
| Mr.. and Mrs. Brown We're married at
Galena, ILL.,, Oct. 20, 1890.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-10
DEWEY ARRESTED
Frank Dewey is Charged With Keep
ing a Gambling House - Gave Bond
For $500 For His Appearance in
Justice Millard's Court October IS.

Frank Dewey, 604 North Second ave-
nue., we'll known man about town,
was arrested this morning by Consta-
BILE Walter Wilson on a warrant sworn
to by Otto Radloff, charging nuisance
in the keeping of a gambling house
over % North Center street.
Dewey was arraigned in Justice Mil
lard's court, pleaded not guilty adm
furnished a bond for 500 for his APP
pearance at the preliminary hearing
October 16.
A few months ago the rooms over
No. % North Center street were raided
by the police and Radloff and a num-
Der of others were arrested. Radloff
paid the fines for all. AT that time
he is credited with having told the
police that Dewey was part owner
Of the LAY out" Since then he has
threatened to have Dewey arrested.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1907-10-10
Of to Electoral Conference.

Theodore Johnston, p. f. Arney. DR..
George Wanberg. DR.. II. a. Kinnan.
George Trautmann, and Quartermaster
H. j. Bennett, of the soldiers home,
went to Cedar Falls today to be in at
tendance at the lay electoral confer
ence, before which Mr.. Johnston's
name will be presented as a candidate
for lay delegate to the general confer
ence to be held in Baltimore. Md, next
May. DIR. Kinnan and Mr.. Arney are
delegates to the laymen's association
meeting, held today. and DIR. Kinnan is
the delegate from the church here to
the lay conference.