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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
WILL PROBE INTO TRUST FertizIer Committee to
 Meet Thursday. TO ORGANIZE FOR BUSINESS Likelihood That Senator Leith Will
 Be Chairman. Legislative Investigators May Hold Sessions and Examine Witnesses in Three or Four Different
 Alabama Cities.

The joint legislative committee that was appointed by the presiding off, cers of the Senate and House of Rep resentatives on the evening that the two bodies adjourned until July. for the purpose of probing into the alleged fertilizer trust. will hold its initial meeting at the Exchange Hotel in Montgomery tomorrow evining.
 It is not expected that the commit tee will actually hear any evidence relating to the alleged combination of the guano factories at the meeting this week, but will content itself with ef- fecting an organization and planning Its work.
 The members of the committee are Senators M. l.. Leith, of Walker Coun- ty and John w. Overton, of Randolph County, on behalf of the Senate, and Representatives W. L. Pitts. of Perry County; T. D. Power, of Lee County and J. R. Sample. of Morgan County, on behalf of the House.
 No session of the committee was held at the time of its appointment, this be- ing the initial meeting of the mem- bers No chairman has as yet been selected, and that will be the first duty of the committee when 1t meets Thursday evening.
 It is entirely probable that Senator LelLn, the dituoE oI thc ioSoiu@Aoh -oA the investigation of the so-called trust. and who has himself devoted consid- erabIe study to it's notifications, will be selected as chairman of the joint committee.
 The working sessions of the com mittee. 1t is likely. will be set for the last of May, or perhaps the very first of June. It is possible that witnesses having knowledge of the operations or the alleged fertilizer trust may be summoned at this meeting to "appear befora the committee at some future time.
 The plan of operations has not yet been definitely settled upon. but 1t now seems probable that he commit tee may hold sessions In two or three, or even more cities, although the principle meetings will bs held In Montgomery. in the committee room at the Exchange, which has been provid- ed there by the Commercial Club. It seems likely that some witnesses may be heard at Birmingham. and others perhaps at Mobile or Selma, as well as in Montgomery.
 The purpose of the committee is to investigate the operations of the so- called fertilizer trust, ascertain where in its mode of conducting business af- fects the farmers in a detrimental man. ner, and suggests a law or laws that will curb and regulate 1t in proper manner. These bills are to be report ed, along with the findings of the com mittee, at the adjourned session or the Legislature in July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
FFTY-FOUR
 SENTENCED Many Prisoners Sent to Serve Terms. BIG DEMAND FOR THEIR LABOR Only Two White Men Face Judge
 Thomas. Prank Boyd Gets Ten Years for Rob- bery and Robert McCollum Two Years Sentence on Bigamy
 Convictisn.

Frank Boyd and Robert McCollom. alias Robert Williams, were the only white men among ifty-four prisoners sentenced in the City Court yesterday morning by Judge Thomas. The pris- oners were convicted at the February term of the criminal division, which has just closed.
 The demand for their labor is prob- ably greater now than it has ever been before. Numerous labor agents of companies employing Convict la or reached Montgomery yesterday and were busily engaged in maneuvering to secure part or even all of the con- victs for their respective companies. The competition for labor of all kinds, 1t seems. is keener than ever before known.
 The greater part or all of the pris- oners sentenced. except those whose sentences were suspended pending ap- peals, will be taken off today, but it was not known yesterday where they will go. It Is understood, however, that ex-Sherin Robbins of Fillmore county will be awarded ten of the prisoners for State prison No. on the Lower Wetumpka road.
 T am not guilty. judge" was the reply of Frank Boyd yesterday in answer to the usual formal questions of the court propounded to the pris- oners about to be sentenced. Boyd is young man and presents neat ap- pearace. He was convicted of rob- ping a Bradleyton citizen. J. NJ. Parham, of $23 in West End last fall. The jury imposed a sentence of ten years on him.
 Judge Thomas placed the penalty on the young man and he retired to his seat. His counsel announced an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

Will Brown. grand larceny. two years.
 Jim Brown, carrying concealed weapons, 3100 hne. thirty days for dne and 140 days for costs.
 Matthew Galloway. grand larceny, one years and one day.
 Jeanette Coleman, grand larceny, one year and ono day.
 Eddie Charles. burglary, three years.
 Charlie Johnson, burglary, three years.
 Claude Dosier. grand sarceny, two years.
 Alice Eddison. grand larceny, two years.
 Lewis Fields. grand larceny. three years.
 Prank Gray. burglary. three years.
 Willie Carter. burglary, three years
 Wade Grimm, grand larceny, one year and six months.
 Nathan Howard grand larceny, three years
 John Hudson, grand larceny. one year and one day.
 Sarah Johnson. 150 days Tor cost and two years hard labor.
 Robert McGehee. grand larceny, one year and one day. Pinkie Mitchell, burglary. two years.
 Nose Matthews. burglary. four years.
 Nathaniel Washington, burglary, TOUT years. Frank Gray. burglary, two years.
 Otis Matthews. carrying concealed weapons, $50 fine, twenty days for fine and 20s days for costs.
 Jerry Merrfwether, assault to murder, four years.
 Jerry Merriwether, assault and bat tery, fine $37.60, twenty days for fine, 169 days for cost. Felix o'Bryant. grand larceny. two years.
 Frank Queen. grand larceny. one year and one day. Clara Richardson. grand larceny; i've years.
 Tom Tonsey. violating prohibition law. twenty days for fine and ten months for costs. Sentence suspended for appeal.
 George Washington, petit larceny; hne $50, twenty days for fine, sfxty-one days for cost and additional one year at hard labor.
 Toney Williams, grand larceny. one year and one day.
 Isabelle Webb, resisting an officer; $10o fine. thirty days for fine and sev- erty-nine days for costs.
 Tom Young, grand larceny; two years and 215 days for cost.
 Edie Scratching, assault and bat tery; $25 fine, twenty days for fine, 1892 for costs. Sentence suspended for ap- peal.
 Matthew Bowen, grand larceny: two years. / Anna Henderson. petit larceny; ten days for fine and 101 days for costs. Jimmie Terrell, carrying concealed weapons; $50 fine. twenty days for fine. 164 days for costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
SIX DECISIONS.

Opinions Handed Down by Supreme
 Court Justices.
 The Supreme Court handed down opinions in the following cases yes- terday.
 Tyson, c. J.:
 Southern Railway Company vs Fam nie Hayes ct al., appeal from Morgan Chancery Court: affirmed.
 Dowdell, J.:
 B. P. Phillips. Admr., ct al., vs. Ruby Lawing ct al. appeal from Madison Chancery Court; affirmed.
 Keystone National Bank ct al. vs. Palos Coal and Coke Company ct all, appeal from Jefferson Chancery Court; affirmed.
 Anderson. l.: =s ~
 A. A. Gambill vs. Oliver s. Cargo. appeal from Birmingham City Court; reversed and remanded.
 D. W. Graybin ct al vs. D. M. Dren- nen ct al, appeal from Jefferson Cham cery Court: reversed and rendered. Mcclellan, J.:
 Campbell Kennamer vs. The State of Alabama. appeal from Jackson Circuit Court; affirmed?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
ADJUSTMENTS. BOntg0mery Theatre.
 Tonight,
The Old HOmestead."


 The most delightful of all American domestic dramas, "The old Homestead" comes to the Montgomery Theatre to- night. Nothing that one can say or write can add to the public apprecia- ton of this noble story of simple, unaf- fected country life as 1t was forty years ago in the rural districts of New England. Human nature never changes, and the joys and trials Of the simple country folk find response to- day in the heart of the merchant and the toiler. "The Old Homestead" sure- ly shines for all.
 An excellent cast is promised. in- cluding the famous double quartett and a complete scenic outfit.
 Thursday Night,
 The Gingerbread Man.
 Seat sale opens this morning for the brilliant, fanciful, fairyesque, The Gingerbread Man." one of the biggest hits in New York last season.
 Friday Night.
 Mrs. Leslie Carter.
 Seat sale opens Thursday morning, 3 o'clock. for the most celebrated actress in this country, Mrs. Leslie Carter, Tn her greatest play, 'tDu Barry No more than four tickets sold to any one person. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
Thursday Night,
Friday Night. wM AAnkA TnRfAR
REPORT OF REGISTRARS.
File Their Books With City Clerk and
 Secure Warrants.

W. K. Jones and Edward J. Mahoney. Registrars for the city election. were formally discharged yesterday. when. after presenting their books to the City Clerk, John J. Farley, they received their warrants which were endorsed by Mayor W. M. Teague.
 The number of persons. registered for the city primary was 2.5O9. The registrars held open office for twelve days and devoted three days to the certification of their books and the making of reports. From the books rendered him yesterday. City Clerk Farley will prepare the lists of regis tered voters to be used at the polls on the day of the general election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
CHANGE IN AGENTS.
T. E. Meyers Transfered by Coast Line
 Tn ChRwIemf0m

T. E. Meyers. travelling passenger agent of the Atlantic Coast Line, sta tioned at Montgomery. has been trans- ferred to Charleston, S. C., in the same capacity. The change is said to have been authorized some time ago, but 1t was not known in Montgomery until very recently It was announced yes terdaY.
 Since November, MT. Meyers was away from Montgomery looking after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

WYE believe offer in their clothes the best garments fm M every standpoint of fabric style and high art tailoring that
 possible produce but because the quantity purchased n price concessions in materials and division of work among specialists perfectly made clothes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
'On Ms Square

H SNT reasonable to that makers of clothes who
 buy their fabrics in quantities equal to m entire pro- duc who pecazes each department of clothing manufacur ed corps of trained men, who submit every detail of the work impartial criticism before allowing 1t to be sd in position give value of the maker who produces but a few suits a season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
Mrs. Ismay Dead.

London, April 9.-Mrs T. H. Ismay. widow of the founder of the White Star Steamship Line and mother of Joseph Gruce Ismay. president of the Inter- national Mercantile Marine Company, died in London this morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
THE TEXAS WoNDER.

Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheu- matic troubles: sold by ali druggists. or two months treatment by mall for S1. pr. E. w. Hall 2926 Olive St. St Louis. Mo. Send for Ala. testimonials
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

These methods are exactly those followed h Hart, Schafner 6 Marx, the foremost clothiers of today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10
CHAPLAIN OF CONNECTS.
Rev. George F. Brewer Succeeded by
 Rev. F. R. Emerson.

The appointment of Rev. F. R. Emerson of Birmingham, to be chap lain to the convicts became effective yesterday and the Secretary of State prepared the commission of MT. Emer- son, who will at once assume his du- ..es.
 MT. Emerson succeeds Rev. George E. Brewer, who has been an earnest, faithful official MT. Brewers home is at present in Notasulga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

tourist travel from the east to the south
 MT. Meyers will be succeeded by r. c. West, heretofore travelling paseng- CT agent of he Coast Line in New York City. MT. West Is expected to reach Montgomery Monday to assume his ,w duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-04-10

Baby show at the Irish Fair this afternoon at 4;3O. Prizes for prettiest baby under 3 years old.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22
EyoALYpTUs TREAs o. FLoRlbA.

During the past few years the blue
gum tree, one of the Australian
eucalyptus, has been planted in parts
of Southern Florida and has thriyed
to such a degree as to assure good
results from paintings of that species
in the Southern section Of the PENN.
sula. The successful paintings were
made in low sandy soils near Cape
Canaveral, about Fort Myers, and else.
where The water level is usually less
than six feet below the surface, and
the trees find no difficulty in obtaining
all the moisture needed.
The blue gum and other ecalypts
were brought TO California from Aus.
tralia many years ago, and have shown
remarkable growth in the warm
climate and friendly soils of the Pa
cific coast. 1t becomes a trunk in a
few years when conditions are favor.
able. but it cannot withstand severe
frost and for that reason it can be
grown with profit only in limited
areas of the United States. Much at.
tention is being given to it in Cali
fornia, and hundreds of thousands of
trees were planted the past year. Rail
roads use it for ties and are planting
large tracts for that purpose, 1t has
many uses-fuel, posts, poles, and
lumber. No tree grows with greater
rapidity.
The success which has attended the
introduction Of this valuable tree in
Southern Florida proves that 1t will
prosper there. Although much of the
soil is stony, the underground water
lies near the surface and the roots
of the eucalypts easily reach it, If
they can obtain sufficient anchorage
to hold the trunks against the force
of the wind, success is reasonably
sure even in the stony ground, while
many situations are available where
the soil is deep and free from stones
and in such places the eucalypt find
ideal conditions for rapid growth.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22
TAFT AND HUGHES.

This week has brought into clear
view the candidates. Of Secretary Taft
and Governor Hughes for the Republi.
can nomination for President of the
United States. says The Wall Street
Journal, Secretary Taft has already
been favored with the formal support
of the Republican organization Of the
State of Missouri. There is some
reason to believe that the strength
of Seer tary Taft has not been appre.
ciated at its full value in New York.
He is stronger than Is commonly un.
derstood here. Moreover. he has the
great advantage OF being a Western
man and the West holds the balance
of political power and will ordinarily
throw the weight OF that power in
favor of a candidate coming from it,
section.
Nevertheless, one OF the most re-
markable political developments OF re-
cent years has been the rapid growth
OF Governor Hughes popularity, in
spite OF the fact that he has taken no
active measures TO promote il, and has
no political organization back OF him.
This is all the more extraordinary be.
cause Governor Hughes Is an abso-
lutcly new man in politics, and his
present office. which he has held only
for a year, is his first public position.
Moreover. his personality, while II in.
spires respect. and his mental powers,
while they excite admiration. are not
such as ordinarily to attract popular
enthusiasm
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

A panic in theater is no easy thing
to stop, says Young's Magazine for
January. 1t may likely lead to loss
of life, when there is absolutely no
cause for alarm. John Mason, now
playing in THE WitChing Hour" tells
Of an episode which occurred during
one of his afternoon performances in
England II was playing to a crowded
audience" says he, when suddenly
without any warning the whole of the
skylight tumbled in without perCepti
BILE cause Immediately the audience
rose en- masse. They all lost their
heads and | saw that panic was inn
mnent. For a moment | did not
know what to do. Then | burst out
lauhging, sat down at the piano, and
played away as II my life depended on
ii. 1t probably did. DO sit down. |
urged the people in my quietest way.
there is no cause for alarm, 1t Is only
somebody trying to get in without pay.
ing
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22


The seven-rnasted schooner Thomas
w. Lawson, which has been wrecked
in the Sicily Islands, ran her whole
career under something of a hoOdoo
says an exchange. In the first place
She was too big, There were only a
few ports that she could enter. so that
there was difficulty in securing profit.
liable charters for her The handling
of her was costly, which reduced the
percentage of profits of operation
Again. she seems to have been uaur.
ally unlucky, Every sailor will assert
and maintain that there are some
craft that are unlucky without any
apparent good reason for il. and the
Lawson was one of them. She was
nearly always stuck in the mud some
where, or having her top.hamper car.
ried away by gales somewhere else
1t is worth while noting that the yes.
sci, named in honor OF the most ardent
foe of the Standard oil Company and
the system" ended her days as an
oil carrier,
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22
500 Reward. 500.

The readers OF this paper VIII be
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been able 10 cure in all stages, and
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10 the only positive cure nov kno7n
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Hundred Dollars FOR any cas" hat u
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rnonials Address
r. J. CHENEY & CO. Toledo .
Sold By all druggists, sc.
Take Halls Family P.lls 'or 9r.l-
patton.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

The work OF dredging out the Flag
Ter channel in Bay Biscayne is progress.
ing nicely. 1t is quite an undertaking
and will take several months 10 com
plete. A distance Of about one thous-
and yards will have TO be- dredgcd, the
width OF the chanpel being about y"
feet and a depth Of from J. 20 II
feet Heretofore the p. & o. s. ;.
Line have frequently had difficulty In
getting in and out Of Miami
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

On December 10th Congressman
Frank Clark introduced House Bin No,
SOB, increasing the limit OF the cost
Of the Gainesville public building to
$2oo,oO1 Everything possible will be
done to secure the passage Of this
bill, but The Sun fears it will be i'm.
possible to do anything in this direC.
ton on the eve Of a Presidential cleo.
ton. when the Republican party will
oppose most bills of this kind except
where such expenditures are cacu.
lated ~ promote the interest Of Repub.
lican car lidateS in close districts.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

Young Mr. Farris Of Jacksonville,
is the style OF reference most In vogue
with the press Of the State when
speaking o. the lately announced can
ddato for Congressman Frank Clark's
shoes. The newspapers are practical
ly unanimous in the opinion that Mr..
Farris il gp against It, And tn"
newspapers morally reflect the scnti-
mont Of their respective localities --
Palatka New
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

''nsressman Lamar.s entry into the
S.t'orlal race leaves the contest for
--'~, in the third district between
vs. ,- K"hoe OF Pensacola and J. G.
, H-ss, Of Apalach!cola. Other as.
..'- may now enter. however. and
'f" situation
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

!." lifting Of the quarantine against
Cuban ports, which has been maintain.
- since the early part OF last sum.
hey viii be good news TO the travel.
ht .ahNc who have been greatly in.
o,r.nionced FOR the past several
z ..ts
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

Judging from the recent decision OF
a court in Maryland, that the grower
b., no recourse when a seedman sup
pile, him with something that isn't
N.a' II was bought TO be, We shall be
bearing Of a pressed movement soon.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

The public responds in kind to
store.advertising. If it is big, full Of
significance to thrifty people-it will
pull. it will impress, it will create
trade accordingly.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

r :, charged that land-grabbers in
Oklahoma not only robbed the Kicka-
poo Indians. but, when the latter pro-
tested locked them up in Jail. Per
hays they were ex-policemen from
A.H York. who had gotten the habit
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

It seems like" a cog slipped in Mis-.
s,s>pp The State treasurer-elect de-
c.ar"s he is pcnnilcss. and the bonding
companies decline TO be responsible
for him Might try keeping him in a
C4-.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

The ST Petersburg Times has been
changed from a weekly paper TO a
semiweekly and the subscription price
advanced to $50. The Times is a
good paper and will prosper.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

You will add at least ten per cent to
YOUR interest in life" by acquiring
the ad. reading and ad..answering
habit
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

senator Mallory withdrew
Senatorial race strong q
..- n"'u made % induce Sen
,s Adams 20 become a Candi-
." Hamilton county senator
.-.Is ~ friends 10 Aiachua
H.a Vere ayowcd supporters
-'.- Mallory Who would nov
..f.nE Tor him
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

Not to be an ad,-reader is needlessly
10 neglect a hundred opportunities" a
year-chances to make money both
in buying and selling
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

The decision not to bar Mr.. Claus
from the use of the mails breatbes
the right Christmas spirh.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

Bourke Cochran says that we are
ruled by "uncrowned Caesars" Does
he coyet the role of Brutus? Once
upon a time a Senatorial toga looked
good 10 him
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

James + Alexander purchased
Week from the Stetson estate the
barring orange grove out at
" .H"m",sett the cash cUnsid-
Icing $4,000. II is a handsome
.. Jim has acquired a valuable
-D,laud Record
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

The blow has fallen at last. JEFF
Davis, by his "trust-busting, has
earned mention as a possible Demo
cratic candidate for President.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

All advertising bills become due after first
.so..-sree of Advertisement, unless otherwise
.,inr,ated in contract. Parties not known to us
III Re required to pay for advertising in adj
- Address. THE DAILY SUN.
GAINESVILLE. FLA.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

r..Tvice.a.week Sun is an eight-page, forty
hmm paper, published every Monday and
-,u-sdsy. and contains all the news OF the
~ local, state and general, and will be
nailed, postage free, to any rart OF the United
s,,,.s or Canada for sIoo year-in advance.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

business 80 GOOD II your advertising
Is good.
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

p-.aipg notices in local column 10 cents line
=, s.rtion. and . cents for each additional
kseriio1' ,-.;.:u mad. Lro,.r on
application
Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1907-12-22

= 01ILy Sun, published every morning eI-
~ 20 ,r6ay. delivered bv carrier in the city, or
-, to any part OF the Usited States postage
S4't t.-;,a YEAR; s7.so SIX months; Sr.7s three
S.,t..,r 20 cents for FIVE weeks-strictly in
ndvanec.