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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
BOARD WILL ! NOT INTERFERE Refuses Negro's Petition
 For denleney. IS SENTENCED TO HANG David Beeman Killed Wife in
 Montgomery County. Date For Execution Is Set For This wesk, But Notice of Appeal
 nay Postpone Action For
 Monuths.

The state Board of Pardons has re- fused to fntercede to have the death sentence of David Beeman. a Mont gomery County negro. commuted to life Imprisonment Beeman was sentenced to be hanged next Friday, January IS. 1907. for the murder last July, of his wife. Belya Beeman, to which he pleaded guilty. The crime was commit ted with an axe, in a peculiarly atro- cious manner, and the jury returned a verdict of murder in the first degree.
 Beeman and his wife had been living in dfscord for some time. and one day last summer their life of trouble. care and pickering was brought to a sudden termination by row over some triv- ial matter, foloEing which the negro chased his wife into the yard, and there threw her to the ground, and despite her attempts at defense, killed her withtwo blows on the head with his weapon.
 The whole affair was witnessed by the woman's grandmother. who WAS the chief witness for the prosecution. Beeman imediately surrendered to a white man few yards off. and when asked by him why he killed his wife, replied: T don't know; just couldn't help it."
 The negro and his wife lived about thirty-hve miles south of Montgomery six miles from a railroad, an the crime
 
 The attorneys appointed to defend Beeman upon the trial of the case had him plead guilty, throwing himself up- on the mercy of the court. The jury returned verdict or guilty or murder in the first degree, and he was sentenc- ed to hang.
 A motion for a new trial, based upon the lack of an instruction definitely stating that the defendant was entitled to the benefit of any doubt that might ing of reconciliation, was overruled, and the attorneys appealed to the Board of Pardons for clemency
 After carefully considering the mat ter, the board submitted the following statement of their, findings and recom- ,mendations in the case to the Cover nor;
 David Beeman killed his wife under circumstances that show 1t was murder in the first degree. and so brutal that 1t cannot be tolerated by the powers that be, although communication Is ur- gently insisted upon. The board. there fore, respectfully recommends that his application for a communication of sem fence from hanging to impeachment ffor lfse be. denied"
 NEovernor Jehk{ has refused to inter- fere in the case
 Notice of appeal has been filed in the City Court, acting, as stay of exe-
 Ition. This abpeal Is based upon the alleged lack of premeditation. The ap- peal probably cannot be heard by the Supreme Court until well on In the summer. Meanwhile the negro is con- fined in the Montgomery county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
TWO DEATHS AT EUFAULA.
Charles A. Martin and John BarefieId
 AnsMer LaAt Summona


 Answer Last Summons.
 Eufaula, Jan. 12-- Special Charles A. Martin. prominent citizen, died at his home on Barbour street yesterday afternoon MT. Martin has been too III to attend to his business affairs for month or more, but was thought to be rapidly improving until the an- nouncement of death came Thursday morning he conversed with a friend. on his front porch and was on the streets recently. and it was thought that he might be restored to his former health Yesterday however he was seized with paralysis.
 Deceased was a son of J. G. l.. Mar tin deceased. who was for years one of the most prominent citizens of the city and is a brother of J. H. C.. Martin of Washington. He is survived 1 by his wife and numerous relatives. and has hosts of warm friends in this and other sections of the State. The funeral took place today. The remains were inferred in Fair View Cemetery here.
 John Bareheld, one of the oldest resi- dents of the city died yesterday at the | home of his son, Charles Bareheld on | the south side of the city. Mir. Bare field was 72 years old. and was vet erant of the war. For several years he resided with his son in Huntsville, but | returned heer to spend his declinin g years among the old friends of his youth He is survived by several grown sons and an aged wife. besides numer- ous grandchildren. Ills runaral was held from the home of hls son this af- ternoon. Al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
INsTALLs OFFICERS.
Damon Lodge, Knights of Pythias
 OueIika. Holds CeremoBy.

Damon Lodge, Knights Of Pythlas oh
 OpeIIka, Holds CeremOBy.
 Opelika, Jan nH12.-(Special. )-Damon Lodge No. 14, Knights of Pythias, has elected and ins jailed the following of- ficers for the present semi-annual term: s $. Strong, Chancellor Commander; R. J. Miles, Chancellor; Charles Shaefer, Master of Work: J. w. Cross ley, Prelate; J. H. Smith. Master or Exchequer: W. NJ. Hopson, Keeper or Records and Seals and Master of FL nance; George Smith, Inner Guard; Will Bryan, Master at Arms; J. 6. Whittlesey, Outer Guard; R. J. Miles, Representative to Grand Lodge; Charles Shaefer, Alternate Representative: J. B. Greene. H. A. Bedell and Charles Shaefer, Trustees.
 Damon Lodge Is in fourishing con- dition, has a membership of about 150 members, and owns about s6.00O worth of property.
 MT. Robert Warner Combs and Miss Bessie lee Shealy were married at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. N. C. Shealy near Wallace's Chapel, Wed nesday afternoon at o'clock. The home was artlstically decorated for the occasion The wedding march was beautifully played by Mrs. J H. Wal lace, and the impressive marriage cer- emony was performed by Rev. J. Hugh Wallace. The couple will make their home at Glass, Chambers County, Ala, where the groom is conducting suc- cessful mercantile business. The pop ularity of the couple was attested by the many beautiful presents they re- ceived.
 Mir r. B. Gorham and family of Columbus. Ga, have moved to opeMka where they will make their future home. Mir. Gorham is a barber by trade, and has accepted a position with Messrs Woods and Foster on South Railroad Avenue.
 Messrs G, N. and A. P. Hodge have bought the old Barnes building. on the corner of Avenue A and South Eighth Street and jn short time will make modern improvements upon 1t. YThis building Is one of the oldest in Ope- lika, having been built in 1876. It was bought for $S.000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
THE VALUE OF CHARCOAL.
Few People Know How Useful 1t is In
 Preserving Health and Beauty.
Costs Nothing to Try.


 Nearly everybody knows that char coal is the safest and most efficient disinfectant and purifier in nature, but few realize It's value when taken into the human system for the same cleansing purpose.
 Charcoal is a remedy that the more you take of 1t the better; 1t is not a gases and impurities always present in the stomach and intestines and car ries them out of the system.
 Charcoal sweetens the breath after smoking. drinking or after eating on- ions and other odorous vegetables.
 Charcoal effectually clears and im- proves the complexion. it whitens the teeth and further acts as a natural and eminently safe cathartic.
 It absorhs the injurious gases which collect in the stomach and bowels; It disinfects the mouth and throat from the poison of catarrh.
 All druggists sell charcoal in one form or another, but probably the best charcoal and the most for the money is in Stuart's Charcoal -4ozenges: they are composed of the finest powdered Willow charcoal and other harmless antiseptics in tablet form pr rather in the form of large. pleasant tasting lozenges, the charcoal Ne!ng :iixed with honey.
 l ne Qally use Ol lhISt -OECiiSeS WIl soon tell in a much improved condl. ton of the general health. better complexion. sweeter breath @nd pur- CT blood and the beauty of 1t Is. that no possible harm can result from their continued use, but, on the contrary. great benefit.
 A Buffalo physician, in speaking of the benefits of charcoal. says: q ad- wise Stuart's Charcoal LozeRges to all patients suffering from gas in stom- ach and bowels, and to clear the com- plexion and purify the breath, mouth and throat; I also believe the liver is greatly benefited by the daiy use of them: they cost but twenty-fiv cents a box at drug stores. and al. though in some sense a patent prep aration. yet I believe I get more and better charcoal in Stuart's Charcoal Lozsnges than in any of the ordinary charcoal tablets" Send your name and address toda for free trial package and see for yourself. F. A. Stuart Go, 16 Stuart Bldg, Marshall. Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
ALDERMAN IS
 CHALLENGED Sullivan Says Griffith
 Can't Vote, RACE ORDINANCE IS LOST Proposed Segregation Measure is Voted Down, 3 to 2. Representative From sixth Ward De- cIares He Will Question Action of Council in Every Meeting
 Since October 1.

Alderman James J. sullivan's decla- ration that he challenged the legality of the City Councils proceedings in its special session last night, on the the participants, was not rightly a member of the Council, marked the conclusion of a meeting in which had been made half-veiled insinuations about packed meetings"
 I ne insinuations were resultant from a consideration of the ordinance re, gently introduced which was purposed to separate the white and negro races on the street cars.
 The call for the special meeting did not contain specific mention of the or dinance which was lying on the table from the last meeting. but as the call was for anything on the table that could properly be considered. the ordi- nance was finally brought before the Council. It was lost by a vote of 3 to 2.
 The ordinance provided that two en- tire benches in the front end of the car should be reserved for white per sons, and three entire benches In the rear should be reserved for negroes. when these benches were filled by the races for which they were respectively reserved, other persons of the races were to be seated next to the benches reserved for their race, the whites being seated from the front, and the negroes from the rear of the car.
 Conductors were required, according to the terms of the ordinance, to en- force the ordinance, to do which they had police powers, and their failure to enforce 1t rendered them liable to fine The ordinance was not intended to reguate the operation of special or excursion cars.
 Aldermen Debate.
 When the ordinance was read, mo- ton to lay it on the table was lost. and 1t came up for final passage. Al Herman Strauss said that as several of the advocates of the ordinance were absent he thought it would be fair to defer action. Alderman J. c. Tyson opposed postponement because the mat ter had been under consideration for a year.
 Alderman Jones expressed opposition to the ordinance. It gave protection to the negroes and none to whites. he said. He believed the negroes should have as much accommodation as the whites and as much protection, but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
MAY FILE CHARGES.
Cotton states League Accused of Tam
 perlng With Player.

Birmingham, Ala, Jan. 12.-The Bir- mingham Baseball Club will probably file charges with the National Commis- sion against the Jackson (Miss.) man agement of the Cotton States League for tampering with player
 It is charged that Jackson has offer cd Outfelder Carlos Smith of Birming- ham the management of the Jackson Club without having consulted Bir- mingham. and has taken other steps to make Smith dissatisfied with his pres- ent place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
STATE SCHOOL SYSTEM.
WlscOnsfn Professor Summarizes EdI
 catiOnal Laws of All the States

Wisconsin Professor Summarizes Edu-
 catiOnal Laws of All the States.
 Washington. Jan. 12.-Members of the various State legislatures need not in the future ransack library shelves with dusty volumes In looking for pre- cedents In the framing of new school Legislation.
 The Bureau of Education has pre- pared a publication that is calculated to do away with all unnecessary labor on the part of State Legislators. It is entitled state School Systems" and Is the third of that bureaus series of bulletins.
 The work, which Is of particular in- terest to the educational world, was prepared by Professor Edward c. Ott of the University of Wisconsin, and contains a summary of all the school legislation of the past two years in each of the States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
KING GETS HIS DEGREE.
Ambassad0r White Visits Victor
 Emanuel

Rome, Jan liking Victor Elm manuel today received in private audi ence the American Ambassador, MT. White. who invested His Majesty with the academic hood of the University of Pennsylvania, and presented the King with his diploma as doctor of laws.
 MT. White also gave His Majesty the medal bestowed on him by the direc- torate of the Louisiana Purchase Expo sition His Majesty said he highly ap- preciated the honor conferred on him by the University of Pennsylvania and greatly admired the medal sent to him from St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
MIcrosconlc Writing.

On a post card of the usual size shown at the Bucharest exhibition fig written the Bulgarian constitution in full, the opening speeches of various European Parliaments and two poems by Rudyard Kipling-12,00 900 words in all. The caligraphist, Peter Paikoo of Sofia, spent nine hours a day during three months to accomplish the feat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
Sample Bottle of Swamp-R Root Free by Mail.

they should not have more. White supremacy, he declared. was necessary
 Alderman Strauss said he thought the ordinance would help present condi- tions. If 1t did not, the Council could try another. Alderman J. c. Tyson said that all in all. he preferred the old law to the proposed ordinance. Alderman Holloway, who had come in late, asked for postponement on the ground that he was not familiar with the provisions of the ordinance.
 Let us fight It out" exclaimed MT. Jones. we have been at 1t long enough"
 Finally the ordinance was put upon passage and lost by vote of to ,.
 The proposed introduction of an ordi- nance amending the section regulating the equipment of street cars with air brakes caused a spirited debate which led to nothing. Aldermen Ryan and Sullivan were excused. Alderman Griffith wished to be excused too and finally was.
 President Gunter had moved that poned, and Mir. Jones opposed any de- lay. There were many motions, none of which prevailed until the motion to adjourn came. 1t prevailed.
 Grifith Is Challenged.
 Just before adjournment, Alderman sullivan SalQ ne WOulu CHdA1cHSc NhC vote of Alderman Griffith. on the ground that Mir. Griffith had moved from Ward 5 to Ward 2, October l, and he therefore could not be consid- cred as the legal representative of the ward in the City Council.
 MT. Sullivan said he would challenge the proceedings of every meeting MT Griffith had participated in the past six weeks. This challenge would refer to the sessions in which the bond issue and other important matters were transacted.
 MT. Sullivan said he would file written copy of the challenge with the city clerk.
 The Council adopted a revolution per hitting Wells Brothers & Co, contrac- tors, of Baltimore, to use Court Square, Lee and Montgomery Streets in nov ing the Moses building lntact to Lee Street.
 Premier Oat Flakes, as good as any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
New Havana Service.

New Orleans. Jan. 12.-Weekly sail ings to Havana were begun today by the new Southern Pacific steamship Momus. which made her initial trip Beginning today, also. the Illinois Gen. tral's first Cuban special of this sea- son, weekly train from Chicago St Louis, Cincinnati and Louisville made its first run, going directly tc the Momus dock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

The assailant of the old man escaped and had not been captured by the po- lice at late hour last night.
 The trouble. 1t appears, grew out Of the young negro teasing the old man. The latter dashed the youngster with his whip. when Atmore drew knife and cut him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
T. J. HEFLIN LEAVES CITY.
Moves To Birminsham To Engage I

Business.
 Thomas Hefin has moved to Birm- ingham and will have his home there in the future. Mir. Hefiin came to Montgomery from Birmingham two years ago and for twelve months was paying teller for the Fourth National Bank. On January 1, 1906. he pur- chased the general agency of the Pru- dential Life Insurance Company for Central Alabama, which he retained until the beginning of the present year, and then sold.
 MT. Hefiin has gone to Birmingham to engage in the real estate and insur- arce business and will be associated with Charles c. Hazel, formerly of MontsonAery, who has recently become a citizenN of Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

BEAUTIFUL DECORATIONS. For weddings, balls, receptions and dinners Artistic engagements and reasonable prices.
 g. B. STERN & CO.,,
 II Dexter Ave. Telephoue 1OO1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
nintreaa in Nicaragua.

New Orleans, Jan. 12.-News of the destruction of four Anglican mission churches In British Honduras during recent storms was brought here today glican bishop of Honduras. He said that there Is great distress among NicaraEuan planters and natives ow- ing to storm ravages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
CALL AND SEE.
The Up-tO-Dnte Samples At Holt's Dye
 Works.

Whether you buy your winter suit now or later, you will find our new line intensely interesting, gracefully illustrated the latest decrees of fash ion as portrayed by Europe's most not ed designers. kalediscopic array of handsome all-wool cheviots, cassimeres and fancy worsteds in pretty plaids, neat stripes and pleasing mixtures a showing such as has never before been made In tailoring circles any where.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

Premier ORt Flakes, as good as any ever put in a package. ... Joe each
 BROCK GROCERY GO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

There is hope for the most hopeless case of Rheumatism if the sufferer will only take Botanic Blood Balm (B. B. B.) It in vigorates the blood. making 1t pure and rich, and destroying the active poison in the blood, which causes the awful synp- toms of Rheumatism.
 Leading Symptoms-Bone pains sciatica or shooting pains up and down the leg; aching back or shoulder blades. swollen Joints or swollen muscles: difficulty in nov ing around so you have to use crutches blood thin skin palei skin itches and burns; shifting pains; bad breath: sciatica, iunbago, gout etc. Botanic Blood Balm (B B. B.) wil remove every symptom. givine quick relief from the first dose, and B E. B sends a rich tingling flood of warm. rich pure blood direct to the pariyzed nerves bones and joints, giving warmth and strength just where 1t 1t is needed, and 1T this way making a perfect. lasting cure oi Rheumatism in ali it's forms B. B. B. has made thousands of cures after medicines ol doctors have failed to help or cure.
 Weak, Inactive kidneys-One of tho causes of Rhauamtism Is due to inactive Eidneys and bladder. B. B. B. strengthens weak kidneys and bladder. draining off al diseassd matter and all uric acid so thu urine flows freely and naturally.
 Hotanie Blood Balm (B. D. B. is pIeas- ant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested fol dieriks. Strengthens Weak stomaeh, Cure Dyspspsia. Price &i per large bottle, q drug stores or by express prepaid. ssmpl' free by Writing Flood Balm Co., Atlanta Ga. 0ui
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
NEGRO SERIOUSLY STABBED.
Young Man Cuts Throat of Drayman--
 Condition Is SeFioua

HUWHB Ndu NUtB HHUHt UE HJNuy ftHuHF"
 Condition is Serious.
 Jim Conner, an old negro drayman, was frightfully cut early yesterday af- .ternoon by Henry Atmore, young ne- gro. in the vicinity of the dray stand near the Baptist Church on Coosa Street The old negro's throat was cut and he received a gash in the groin Prompt surgical aid has probably saved his life. His condition. as reported from St. Margaret's Hospital. last night was not regarded as critical.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13
IMPORTANT CHANGE IN scHEDULEE THE WESTERN RAILWAY
 OF ALABAMA.
 RFFEcTTVE JANUARY Ioo7
EFFECTIVE JANUARY !. 1907.

No. ss.. Leave Montgomery =. .s:55a m. New orleans-New York Limited for At- lanta. Charlotte. Danville. Washington, New York and all points east. Solid vestlbule Pullman train. Club car Dining Car Sleep CTS and Observation car between New Or leans. Montgomery and New York No. 40 .. Leave Montgomery ..- 8: :ooa m. New York Express for Atlanta. Washing ton. New York and all points East No. S4 Leave Montgomery ....l:oop. m. Fast Mall for Atlanta. Washington. New York and all points East.
 No. 3s Leave Montgomery ....e:45p m United States Mail. with Pullman Sleeper between New Orleans, Montgomery and New York and all points east.
 No, 4s ... Leave Montgomery ... T ;5oa m. Selma accommodation with connection for Meridian and Points in West Alabama. No. 39 ... Leave Montgomery ....S:1op m Fast Mall for Selma and points West.
 Apply to Ticket Agent for rates and fold . CTS or L. J. HOWELL,
 Travelling Passenger Agent
 Phone POI. Exchange Hotel Bldg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-13

Premier Oat Flakes, as good as any ever put in a package. ..1Oc eacn
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The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22
Band Reception.

The First Regiment Band have
secured the rooms over Mr., Peeler's
store near the courthouse and on
Friday night, March 5. will have
an opening, Or reception, from s to
II, to which the public il very cor-
daily invited. Leave yonr pocket
hook at home aud be sure to 60.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22
The Curtain.


AT the opera house tonight Man
ager Reynolds announces that the
curtain will rise promptly at 30.
He also requests Us to say that those
who are not seated by is will be
compelled to wait for their seats
until the curtain falls on the first
act. Mr.. Reynolds says he will be
obliged to adhere 10 this rule in or
der that the play may proceed with
out interrupting those who arrive
promptly. Mr.. Beresford's play is Al
comedy classic, with a well laid
plot and dramatic value, and is not
one Of those which may be treated
with indifference by late arrivals
with any degree Of propriety or re-
spect to those who want to hear
and see the play ia full.
The patrons of the opera house
will not become offended at these
suggestions, we are sure, especial
ly those who understand the Gus
toms Of good houses and standard
productions.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22
Society,".
Club Dance.

The young people enjoyed dance
at the club rooms last Wednesday
night in honor of Miss Bessie Nor
gan, on the eve Of her departure
for california.
Review Club.
The Review Club met with Mrs.
W. Fl. Gardner. on Fifth street, last
Tuesday. The lesson was la Ger
man literature, led BY Miss Mayme
Gardner. The next meeting will
be held with Mrs. John Bell, with
Mrs. d. Al. Edwards. leader.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22

The club met with Mrs. Paine
Bransford at the residence of Mrs.
X. Fl, Driskill Wednesday after
noon Whist was enjoyed with
prizes, FIRST to Mrs. d. A. Edwards
and the consolation to
A guests prize was won by Miss
Margaret Bransford. A salad
course was served, and the parlor
and dining rooms were prettily dec
GRATED Ia datfodils. Washington's
birthday was to be seen in the
scheme OF decoration. The Ameri-
can flag was IN the service. and the
score cards bore the portrait Of the
reyolutionist. The guests we're Mrs.
Boyd and Mrs. Franklin, Nashville,
Miss Bransford and Miss Morgan.
CITY,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22

Another ton of up to-now wall
paper Just arrived at Bell Furni-
ture Co. Complete IS #. square
room from IS cents up. Phone $50.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22

Wall paper cheaper than order
ing at Bell Furniture Co. Phone
$50
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22

Bonner and Clarence Guild. All
present on departing declared to
have spent an enjoyable evening.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1907-02-22

The Japs, tired of chasing Rus
SLAMS, now weave mating for Bell
Furniture Co. Phone $50.