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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
His Life Preservers.

Mr.. Hare in his book. THE Last of
the Bushrangers," says that in the
early days of the Ballarat digging in
Australia police officer was very i'll
with an abscess of tie liver, and the
doctors had all given linn up. y police
magistrate had watched over him night
and day, and when all hope seemed to
be gone the dying man said to his
benefactor:
MY dear fellow, you have been very
good to me, and l want to leave you
something. | am the only man in
camp who has a pair of boot trees.
When I am gone you may have them"
The magistrate was very grateful.
The next day he went into the sick
room softly, believing that his friend
was dying or dead, and took posses
sion Of the boot trees, but before he
could get out of the room with them
the owner. who had been watching
him, suddenly started up and called
out
Come, come, now. Just leave those
trees alone. I'm not dead yet"
The sudden attempt to rise burst the
abscess, and he recovered. Years after
ward the boot trees used to be shown
a. "ufe preservers."
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
More Practical.

Two col0red ladies We're discussing
t4ler lovers.
''WlHl KIND of man is dat Sam
vva.,.i.-t4p what saw YOU sagatiat-
IL 1,il up and down de sidewalk last
epcmiagt'
'.Oh dat MisHh Washington? He Is
3 berry line gentleman. 1t would do
y1ou good TO hear de lovely expressions
-xbat flow from his lips. Dat man
taI1ls poetry
"IIuh Gat Mr.. Jornson which does
raa uo honor to associate wild me, he
talks pork chops
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19

Some people arc disractiuely order
". Lut most are human.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
Those Politicians.

But when election day, alas!
Has passed into the book of fate,
Yhcy cannot see us as we pass
Or stand around outside and wait
G7ra time on we 80 to grass
Or Come a-knocking at the gate.
'Thor. only seems to be ahead
A ar If patient suffering.
We sht as well, perhaps, be dead.
vi l.t us mcekly bear the sting
E4ao .oop The briny tears unshed,
For tlcy'l be friendly in the spring.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
Good Union Man

''Whv don't YOU shine your own
s1oee -
fT e1 TO- hut l had to quit. You
.ssae, am not a member of the boot
s1lacBs' union"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
Corot as He Died.

In notice of Corot, the greatest Of
French landscape painters a writer in
Parsons recalls that during the revO-
luton of 1913 the artist remained in
his studio quietly working despite the
incessant firing. In fact, he was so
absorbed in his painting that he knew
nothing of the change Of government
in 1851 until three months after the
fall of the republic. He was past
eighty when he died, yet he loved life
and used to say he hoped he would
live to be u hundred and could paint
up to the last day short while be-
fore he died, as he lay on his bed look
ing out of the window, he said in Il
feeble voice: "When the spring comes,
| will paint Il beautiful picture. l see
n sky fun of roses" Resting Il mo-
ment lie was seen to gather his fingers
together rs if holding brush; then
there was a movement as if he were
painting, Thus CorOt died.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1907-09-19
Losing Its Charm.

GA college professor says it is not
w.ron7 to dirt
e'roo bad. Now the girls won't care
anything about it,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
MARSHALSEA FIRE
BLAZE THREATENS TO DESTROY
 MUNICIPAL INSTITUTION.
Aid |. Requested from PittsburG-one Man Reported Killed and sev- srul seriously Injured by
 Failing Walls

Pittsbure, July 31.-Flre that threat ened to destroy the municipal instltu- tions of this city at Marshalsea, twelve miles lom here. broke out about ID o'clock tonight and at midnight was still burning and threatening to wipe out all the buildings covering a space of several acres. The fire started In the laundry of ths main building and quickly spread to those on either side. The administration building and the hospital were destroyed and one un- known man was killed by failing walls. Three of the inmates were seriously in iured Three fire engines with quantity of hose were placed aboard a special train and sent to the scene or the fire This train reached Marshal sea at II o'clock and almost immediate Iy another call for more fighting ap- paratus was received and two more en- zines were dispatched At that hour the fire had communicated to the insane pavilion and this building appeared doomed. The inmates of the various buildings were ordered out as soon as the fire began to spread and were herd ed together on the lawnsNa a short way from the burning buildings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
NEIGHBORHOOD BARBECUE , PROVES VERY DELIGHTFUL
Entertainment Given At Union Acade- my ut Which 500 Persons En-
 joy Themselves.

A "Neighborhood Barbecue" given yesterday at Union Academy. proved to be one of the most delightful occasions of its kind of the year. This at least was the opinion of 1t held by several prominent Montgomerians who enjoyed the hospitality of the occasion.
 The Montgomerians who attended included Congressman A. A. Wiley. Senator Charles B. Teasley. w. M Hudson, Charles P. Anderson and Sam Solomon. The Montgomerians went to Sprague Junction on the train where they were met by vehicles and con veyed to the barbecue grounds at Union Academy. a distance of about seven miles, A large crowd. numbering perhaps 500. were gathered there from Beat 16 and the adjoining country. A delightful dinner was served and a pleasant day was spent. There was no speech making.
 Tt was one of the most delightful days I ever spent" said Charles P. Anderson on his return last night .'The people were most cordial and hospitable. and they certainly gave us a delightful entertainment. And I never enjoyed a finer dinner. The Montgomerians considered themselves very fortunate that they had a chance to enoy the day with the people of the Southern portion of the county"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
DISCHARGED POLICE
WALSH STRIPPED OF INSIGNIA OF
 OFFICE.
Commissionrr Bingham Orders the Public Humiliation of Copper
 Found Guilty of COwardtce fin the Warner Case. @

New York. July 31.-Patrolman Stephen S Walsh was found guilty to- day by Police Commissioner Bingham of cowardice and conduct unbecoming an officer in falling to arrest Frank Warner, following the shooting of Miss Norling and John Wilson. and after having his insignia of office stripped from his breast. was summarly elected from the building under orders from the commissioner.
 Patrolman Walsh's trial was resum- ed today and after hearing all the evi- dence Commissioner Bingham said that the prosecution has clearly established that Walsh was guilty of coward'ce.
 The Commissioner ordered that Walsh be dismissed from the force at once and ordered an inspector to strip the disgraced policeman of his shield, buttons and precinct number. Walsh rose to his feet and. in the presence of the assembled crowd of patrol'ncn and inspectors, started to remove the insignia of office.
 There was intense silence in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Senator Bdnkhead Talks Of
 Necessity for Good Roads.

the sentiment is growing rapidly throughout the country and that Fed eral appropriations will be made TOT good roads the same as for free rural delivery of the mails. and for rivers and harbors.
 The people who live in the country could not build these roads 1T they wanted to-" said he, and the only ideal system of road building that can be ac- complished must come from cooper ation of the Federal government, the State and the County"
 It is Senator Bankhead's idea, which will be provided for in the bill, 10 have a State engineer appointed on salary, with office in the Capitol, whose duty it will be to collect all informa- tion and knowledge on the subject of road building, to visit the different counties in the State and inspect the roads to gather data as to the best system of grad ng, construction. mate rial etc, and to be able to advise with the authorities of the different counties on all subjects pertaining to good roads in this State
 Twenty-two States in the Union have already appropriated money out or their State treasuries to aid in the con- struction of good roads in their re- spective States. and they are now in position to receive any aid that the Federal government may give to them.
 The Overton bill will probably be made a special order for today. Sena- tor Overton is in charge of the bill. B. F. Roden of Birmingham. who is a member of the Executive Committee of the Alabama Good Roads Association, is in the city, and is working with Senator Bankhead in the interest of the bill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01

United States Senator John H. Bank head was a visitor at the State Capitol yesterday and was busy at work in the interests of the Overton bill, to amend the Constitution so as to apply state funds for internal improvements.
 Senator Bankhead is warm adVo- cate of good roads and he said yes.er. day that he intended spending the rest of his life for the betterment of trans portation over public roads and rivers in this State. and for the development of the States water power ana the manufacturing of our raw products
 The Blue Grass lands sell for about $50 per acre." said he, and the lana there is not as productive as our iands right here in Alabama, but that sec tion has become valuable on account or the splendid system of turnpikes they have established
 "Of course We can't have all of our roads maccademized but we can have good hard roads. There isn't any doubt but that good roads are the pest immigration agents in the world we want good immigrants here in Alabama and the only way to get them ana to keep them, is to have good roads They are accustomed to such public highways and when they come here to our State and realize that they nave settled in mud holes, they will pick up and leave
 Senator Bankhcad is very anxious for the amendment to go through, that concentrations can be made from the State treasury for good road building, in order that Alabama may get ready for the Federal aid along these lines, which is sure to come. in the opinion of the senior Senator. He says that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
GIVEN FIVE YEARS
NEGRO KILLED MAN WHO ATTACK.
 ED FATHER.
William Bell, IT,, Charged With Mmr- der in Second Degree, is Let on By Jury Wlth Lighter
 Conviction.

William Bell. Jr.. a negro. accused or murder in the second degree. was found guilty of manslaughter fin the first de- gree by a jury in the City Court late yesterday afternoon and his punish ment was fixed at five yeaers in tic penitentiary. The jury reached a yer dict after little more than an hours deliberation.
 Bell killed Wash Montgomery. the brother in law of his father. in No vember. 1906, Montgomery and Bells father. 1t seems. had some trouble at the latter's house. when Bell shot Mont gomery with a revolver.
 The defense claimed that Montgom. cry had an open knife and was about to cut Bells father. when the son. foreseeing his fathers impending danger. fired the shot that killed.
 The State contended that Montgonh cry had no drawn knife and that Bells father had already beaten Montgom- the shot was fired. Witnesses were put on the stand to prove both conten- tions.
 Other cases were disposed of yestsr- day in the criminal court as follows:
 Dinkin Davis. violating contract and shooting across public road; pleaded guilty and was fined e10 in each case.
 Joe Huffman. carrying concealed pis- tol; pleaded guilty and was lined $50.
 Nora Day. false pretenses; mol pressed.
 Governor Falkner, assault and bat tery and carrying concealed pistoii pleaded guilty and fined s1o in the former and $50 in the latter.
 Today's call is as follows: Ed Jack son, grand larceny: Johnnie Johnson. assault to murder: Ishem Lowry. as- sault to murder, two cases; Jimmie Stewart, grand larceny; Ed Thomas. false pretanses and grand larceny; Florence Williams, assault and ba ttery! Robert Williams. assault to murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Joseph r. Johnston to Be Named
 to Succeed Pettus This Afternoon.

ator Pettus, but for the term next sue ceeding. which will make him the Sen ator from Alabama until 1915.
 There is to be no opposition to this nomination and no other name will be suggested. The members of both Houses will stand by the expressed wish of the people. as they did in the case of Senator Bankhead.
 The United States Senator-elect will be near at hand and will be formally presented to the body. He will make his speech of acceptance and outline his policy as a representative of Ala bama In the highest legislative body in the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
room. The inspector succeeded

room. The inspector succeeded In stripping Walsh of his precinct number on his coat lapels and his shield, but was unable to remove the bottoms Po- Iiceman Walsh refused to take them on and made a protest to his counsel. Commissioner Bingham then ordered the inspector to take the former pa- trolman to the front steps of the build ing and eject him. This was done. Commissioner Bingham, with tears in his eyes and voice choking with emo tion. made a speech to the patrolmen present. in which he declared that he felt deeply ashamed that a man on the New York police foroe had been found not to be . brave man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
MAsQUERADING AS A MAN.
Woman Works in Pennsylvania Mine
 By sid> of Husband.

Washington Pa, July 31.-Masquer- ading as a man and working side by side with her husband in various Washington County coal mines. "Joe' Povle was today discovered to be Mrs. Susie Povle when she was taken to hospital suffering from injuries sus- tained in a mine accident at Cecil. Tha woman, according to her husbands Steve Povle, had been working with him three years. Her coarse voice ana close cropped hair deceived all as to her sex while her strength equaled that of any of her male Slav compan- ions. The woman's injuries were dis covered to be not serious and her hus- band was lodged In the County jail here charged with violating the law In em- blowing female help in mine The womsn acted as Povle's helper and was paid by Povle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01

Ther, was an unexpected develop ment in the plans for the election or United States Senator to hll the uneN- hired term of the late Senator Pettus last evening. When the members Of the Legislature were about to retire IL was announced that there would be caucus of both Houses today at D. m' for the purpose of nominating former Governor Joseph F. Johnston to i'll the position. Tkis is the hour when both the Senate and the House usually take a recess until the afternoon session.
 The name of Joseph F. Johnston will be placed in nomination, not only for the unexpired term of the late Sem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
ARRAIGNED IN COURT. Representative Ward of Michigan Charged with Manslaughter.

Detroit, Mich, July 31.-Representa- tive Charles E.. Ward, Speaker pro tempore of the House of Representa- tives and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, was arraigned this afternoon in the police court here to- day on a warrant charging him with manslaughter in connection with the death from criminal operation in April of Miss Edith Presley. proof reader for the State Senate. MT. Ward stood mute and his attorney asked for an examination in the police court which Justice Stein set for September 6. The Justice then fixed bail at $3.000 with two sureties, which was fur nished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
FAIRBANKS IN BOSTON.
Attends "Old Home
 Wcekv Celebration.

Boston, Mass, July 31.-Charles W. Fairbanks. Vice-President of the United States. who has been in Boston the past few days attending the old home week celebration and also the Fair banks family reunion at Dedham, of which family association he is Presi- dent, departed late today for Chicago. en route for Lincoln, Neb.. where he is scheduled to speak Friday night. He will return later to pass most or the summer with his family at Danvers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
No Fight on Prohibition.

Atlanta, Ga, July 31.-The Hardman- -Neel State prohibition bill, which passed the House this evening will come before the Senate for final disposition tomorrow morning. accord ing to the present plan.
 There will be no fight on the meas ure as adopted by the House. and the Senate will concur in the amendments made by the lower branch. It is like ly that the bill will reach Governor Hoke Smith this week and his sigma ture will make the prohibition Dill law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
FAILED TO MEET.
Aldermen Neglect to Join Chairman And .Jndicial Meeting 10 Not Held

Aldermen Neglect to Join Chairman
 And Judicial Meeting is Not Held
 The Judiciary Committee of the Council, which was called to meet yesterday afternoon to consider its report for next Monday night. did not meet as scheduled, owing to the failure of the committeeman to answer the call. Chairman J. Lee Holloway met himself at the promised time and place. but failing the arrival of the other city fathers declared the meeting adjourn ed, sine die.
 The joint committee on Franchises. Privilege and Electrical Control has been called to meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the Council Chamber. The com mittee will pass upon routine matter which has been submitted to 1t for consideration. and will prepare its report for the next Council session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Turner Arrested.

Lexington, Ky. July 31.-Edward Turner. of Breathitt county. wanted in Chattanooga for the murder of his wife, Lillie Turner. on Lookout Mountain last April. wss arrested this afternoon in Estill county at the home of his George Combs. He was taken to BeattyviDe. Lee county. and placed in jail. Turner confessed that he killed his wife. and gays he will fight requisition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Negro Brute in Girls Room.

big negro brute was discovered in the room occupied by the IA and 12- year-old daughters o; H. F. Durrett. on Tompkins Street at an early hour this morning. One of the girls awoke as the negro was approaching the bed and she gave a loud scream. Before the parents of the girls could rush to the room the negro had Jumped through a window and made his es- cape. It is believed that the negro had evil designs in the way of criminal assault as he locked the door after en- tering the room. The girls furnished the police and sheriff's office with a de- scription of the negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
SPECIAL COMMITTEE MEETS.
Uruulrv Int Traction Company Lawa
 ts Begun By Aldermen.

is Begun By Aldermen.
 The special City Council committee annointed several weeks ago to make . pfhoroueh search into the ordinances and regulations governing the Mont ronery Traction Company, with the end in view of seeing whether or not not laws under which it's franchises were granted. met yesterday afternoon at
 The committee. consisting of Alder men, Holloway. Foster and A. l.. tyson, the two former of whom were present did not rarive at any conclusions to be given out to the public. City Attorney Pat Mcintyre met with the committee and advised upon certains points, and a careful review of the eighty odd resluations was made The committee wili make its report to the City Council at its next regular meeting, on Mon day night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Miller's Preliminary.

The preliminary hearing of c. S.. Miller. the young white man who stab bed Fred W. Rainbow, the saloon pro- prietor to death last week in this city, was passed this afternoon until Thurs day. The hearing will take place in the court house because of the big crowd that desires to hear the case. Miller has retained two attorneys The Solicitor will prosecute. Rainbow was one of the best known and most popu- lar German American. citizens in the district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
white Leases Residence.

Paris, JulJ 31-Henry E. White. Ah- bassador of ne United States. who since coming l"re has been without private residence. has leased the five "Rudgeway" house in the Rue Francois. near the Pont des 1nvalideS. The residence overlooks the Seine and the Couers la Seine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
shops Running Full Force.

For the first time in the history of the system, all shops of the Southern Railway are operaing win full forces, and will continue that way through inc summer. Efforts are being made to repair every engine and all equip ment so as to be ready for the heavy traffic that will start up in the next two months. An official states that no man was dropped from the rolls at the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
HOVER TROPHY WON.
In Extra Run, H. K. Sheridan Gets
 Coveted Prize.

Buffalo, N Y, July 31.-After cover ing d distance of 2.os0 miles. the long contest between the two runabouts for the coveted flower trophy came to an end here this evening. The winner is H K Sheridan of Cleveland; the loser is E. H Linbach of Baltimore. who was forty minutes behind the scned- ule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
The Kirk Funeral.

James A. Kirk. the lumber man who was killed SuLday while bathing at Mobile. was buried this afternoon at Pratt City, his former home. Rev. Fa- ther Doyle of Ensley. who was a per sonal friend of the deceased. conducted the services attending the burial. The cortege which followed the remains to Greenwood Cemetery was a large one, friends of Kirk and widow of Bessemer, Birmingham. Ensley. Pratt City and other places in the big Birmingham district attending.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
FIRST NEW BILL.
Henry Hillegas Receives Gold CertiA-
 cate Rearing Ancestors Portrait.

Allentown. Pa, July 31.-Henry Hil- legas, the grat-great- great grandson of Michael HiIlegas. the first treasurer of the United States. has received the first specimen of the new ten dollar yellow back government gold certifi- cates that came to Allentown. A por- trait of his ancestor adorns the note.
 The Hillegas family has proud re- cord of devotion to the United States. Michael Hillegas gave his fortune to George Washington to advance the cause frevolution. HIS grand rather fought in the war of 1872. Henry Hill legas and his five brothers fought in the Union army during the civil war,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
and their father w.s in tn. Mexican
TO CALL STRIKE.
Mine W0rkeFs Embracine Pittsb,,rr
 Dlafrfct to Walk Ont Immeflia tel,,

District to Walk Out Immediately.
 Pittsburg. July 31.-The Executive Board of District No. 5, United Mine Workers of America. which embraces the Pittsburg district, tonight author ized President Patrick Feehan to call a strike immediately of the miners in this district. alleging that the Pitts- burg Coal Company has been vioiat- ing the wage agreement repeatedly, President Feehan has announced that he will give the Pittsburg Coal Com pany . few hours in which to adjust matters. Over 14,00O miners will be affected in the event of a strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
GOES TO WATER WORKS.

Sanitary Inspector Transferred to An-
 other Branch of City Government.
 A. Taylor Thompson, former sani- tary inspector. hos been transferred temporarily from the Sanitary Depart ment of the city government to the water works departments where he will serve in the capacity of clerk.
 Mr. Thompson received his appoint ment yesterday, to take effect today. He was at his new position yester- day afternoon for a while. but goes in regularly today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-08-01
Dead Negro Found.

The dead body of a negro woman was found this morning in a culvert over a little creek near the baseball park by a little negro boy. Coroner Paris is investigating. The body was wrapped up in blanket and a number of stones were on the head. The wo- mans head was crushed in and it is believed she was killed with a blunt instrument