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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
WHISTLER CONTEST
INcoRPORATIoN MATTER IS NOW
 NCOURT.
Testimony of Voters In Mobile Suburb is Heard in Circuit Court--De-
 cision May Be Reached
 Today.

Mobile. Oct, 2s.--( Special. )---The Whistler Incorporation controversy was taken up In the circuit court today on nandauaus proceedings.
 The cause is one in which C.. C.. McDonaId and Jerome Tomlinson are seeking to show that the recent cleo tion by which Whistler was to become an incorporated town was illegal by reason of the fact that several votes were cast for incorporation by persons who were not qualified voters.
 Among the names of those present whose right to vote has been chal- lenged by the nti-corporationists Is that of Father A. l.. Sewney, pastor of St. Bridget's Catholic Church. The challenge of the vote of the priest is on the ground of non-payment of poll tax.
 It developed during the trial which lasted the entire day and w.lich vii be resumed tomorrow, that tho fticoI- pcrat.orfsts intend attempting to show that there were g number of votes cast against the incorporation, by per- sons not qualified to vote.
 When the case was called this morn ing there were some forty or fifty of the leading citizens present all of them showing deep interest in each motion that was made before the court.
 The taking Cf the testimony had not been completed when court adjourned for the day.
 The case will be again taken up to-I morrow when it is expected that a de- cison will be rendered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

every clause in the Governors proclamation calling for the special session was charged with dynamite" Just what this means he would. not state, but there is no doubt but already the text of many of the bills that will pc introduced has been decided on. and that nearly all of them are now in the course of preparation
 The opinion of prominent state of- ficials and politicians Is that the ses- sion will last at leat thirty day, and perhaps longer. Judge Denson of the Supreme Court. is one of those who believes that the session will last thir- ty days. His son, John D. Denson. who is in schooi at the University, and who was enrolling clerk of the House. win not be an applicant for the position, as his father is anxious that he not in terrupt his studies at the University where he has taken high stand It is understood that there are several ap- plicants for the position of enrolling clerk
 This may be the only office of the legislative bodies in which there will be change.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
Much Quiet Speculation as to
 Approaching Extra Session

After the tensity of Tuesdays ex- citement, the corridors and offices at the capitol yesterday were as bene- dictional celebration. The absence of the Governor. the Auditor and the Superintendent of Education, left three departments without official heads. and the quietude which prevailed gave no hint of the approaching extra ordinary. session. which 1t has been predicted, will be so strenuous.
 Even discussion of this very impor- tant event in Alabama's history is of the most desultory character. The only ones who have anything new to say on the matter are the visitors who come in. and find little else that equals this matter in importance. or as basis for conversation.
 The speculation now is to the length of the~ session. Following the ac- knowledged deelination of President Smith, of the Louisville and Nashville, to accept any propositions that might. have been offered by Governor Conner. interest is keen to know just what Is to, be done.
 One State House officer said that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
DESTRUCTIVE FIRE AvEHTED.
No Wind and Good Ftremem Prevent
 gnread e3 Flames

Hayneville. Oct --tSpecial. l---A destructive fire was narrowly averted here yesterday. MT. &. R. Merriweth- CT, who resides on Tuskeena Street. upon which there are a number of at- tractive residences, had just completed improvements on his home. among which was a new kitchen. The old kitchen had been moved about thirty five feet away from the house and yes- terday the kitchen furniture was moved into the new addition. The fire caught in the old kitchen shortly after the re- moval of the furniture, and to the bus. iness section of the town, presented 8 lurid and dangerous aspect.
 There was, however, no wind and plenty of fire fighters. and on account of these favorable circumstances, much valuable property was saved The only loss was the destruction of the Kitchen the value of which was not more than $25o.
 Mrs Cox and Mrs. George D. Cor don, both of whom have been quite i'll, are convalescent.
 MT. J. B. Rudolph has returned from business trip to Birmingham.
 MT. R. s. McWhorter's family has moved into his new residence, which has just been completed on the site of his old one, on Tuskeena Street.
 This residence would probably have
 
 not conditions been so favorable for the suppression of the flames.
 The excitement of the prohibition campaign has subsided, and the people are now manifesting increased inter- est in another election, which win be held on November II for the purpose of electing a public road supervisor, provided for by local law passed by the present Legislature. There are three candidates for the office. MT. W. H. shanks of Mt. Will ing. MT. T. L. s. Bender of Hickory Hill and, MT. Phil c. Herbert of These gentlemen ali | announced their candidacy some time | ago but the liquor election absorbed | all attention until quite recently.
 Gordon Meadows wh0, met a tragic | death under Selma's street car yester- | day, was born and raised near Hayne- | vile, and has a number of relatives in | this County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
Reaulsa os .gaYnasea.

Jamaica. N. T., Oct. 2s.-First race six ADVERTISEMENTS 12ss (Miller} ioe. dbeiaSyJ S e to 5 s0 to show Ga Hff1 tRird Time, 1:13. Jack Atlkin, Danoscara. SalvoIatile, Chief Hayes, Number One Hooray. cioisteress and Battle Axe alss
 Second race. selling; one and one eighth miles-Marster, 103, (McDan- feb. g to 5, won; s. H. Harris, 10l, (Mc- Carthy), { to 5, place, second; Flavtgny Time. ii i:54. D'Arikie. Lord Badge, Blue stone, Frank L. Ubbernk, Just So and Phil Finch also ran.
 Third race. selling, i've and one7half 1, won; Louthul. s2 (Henryl 10 to 1, place. second; Chulita, 103. tMiIierl, out to show, third. Time, 1:07. Black sheek. My Jack. Hollister, 5isksia.
 Fourth race, the Southampton handi- cap; one mile and sixteenth--Faus sS. e. 6urns2, ,,,,a to woni ,..e eretna snn ond; Don Oracle. s5, (Buxton). even, to show, third. Time, 1:47. Don Enrique, Sea Wolf and Montfort ran.
 rais sssa ops Sne ios e Sn Fa 12 to l, won; Kite, l01. (Buxtonl. to l, place. second; George S. Davis, l03, EIa q; HOggls to | a@na,sDsr; to ss9w; thsrS na6 Buhre, Easton. Al H.. Woods, Gid, Kill lochan, Zipango, Ramrod, Troublemak- CT, Lally, Schroeders Midway. Kappa hammock and Anna May ran.
 Sixth race, six urlongs-Carrollton no. (Mil1er), even, won; onatassa, no, (McDaniel), { to 5. place, second; Mir amir amir 1Ss; tDqgan)s to ,Sn 5, to show, hov, Pullman, Don Ottario, Bill B., and Mc- Gregor also ran. .tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
ReauIfa nf L.nfonIa.

Cincinnati, Oct. 2S.-Itacatiara won the fourth event, a 'steeplechase, the feature of the card at Latonia, today, Esther third. Four favorites won.
 First race. five and one-half fur longs: selling-No Quarter, 9s. (Pick- Martin), 6 to 1, second; Annie Smith, i:c7 iy57i ss5. fsst HSssted, Bens;onhurst, Light ming Conductor. Hannibal Bey, Marvel F., Sughes and Mic ran.
 Second race. seven furlongs; selling n Fir%ament sne. ioi. HSii tshiiiins). { to l. sec. ond; Merrigo, 95, (Trueman). IS to 1. Tim, Black Dress. Heron, synchron.. ized. McAett, Vsnsel. Tyrol. Complaint
 Third race, six furlongs; purse Hazel Thorpe. 100, tShilltng). to 3, won; Miss Strome, 1o5, (Pickens), 13 to E second; 1S,;d Dog E,RS Rose l9s tJ Lea SSass 80 Magistrate and Natasha ran.
 Fourth race, steeplechase; handicap; short course-Itacatiara. 14S. tMc- CETrsl; to 5, won; oId w. K slads. k,ds iso. s. ther, 134, (Polloclx). 2 to 1, third. Time. 2:5S, Classleader, Floral Artist and Blacklock ran.
 Fifth race, i've and one-hali iur to 10, won; c. W. Burt, III, (Shillingl, 4 to 5, second; Ketchmike. 102, (Baker) 50 to 1, third. Time, 1:07 1-5. Little Osage. Balla. Financier, Kennewiek
 Sixth race. selling; one mile-Beau Brummel, 10S. (Shilling), to }. won; Horse Radish. 104, (Walkerl, g to l, second; Javanese. 9s. (Fogarty(; to Filler, Sylvan Belle Komoka. Light Note and Vend or ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
THREE CASES HEARD
DAMAGE SUITS ARGUED IN COURT
 OF APPEALS.
Conductor Cook of Mobile, Who Lost Action fer &z0,0D0 Against NJ. J. and K. c. Road, Seeks
 Judgment on Appeal.

Damage suits Son appeal from lower Federal courts, were heard yesterday by the Circuit Court of Appeals. Three cases were argued and submitted. two from Mobile and one from Annistcn.
 In the case of Victor A. Cook vs. the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad Company, the plaintiffs sued for s4o,000 for personal injuries re- Fceived at Wilmer in Mobile County, De- cember 13, 1905. He was employed by the railroad as the conductor of a freight train and was run over by a car and mangled.
 He alleged negligence on the part of the company, claiming that the brakes were defective. Cook, however, failed to recover, a verdict for the defendant being rendered by jury in the Fed eral Court at Mobile, June 6. 1907.
 On the hearing before the Court of Appeals. Cook was represented by John w. McAipine of Mobile. No counsel appeared for the railroad.
 Elizabeth Lacy, defendant in error in case against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, recovered $i0,000 damages from the corporation June II. 1907, for the death of her husband. Edward c. Lacey, who was killed by a train at a crossing at Sparta, Conecuh County. The accident occurred in September. 1905.
 Suit for s20000 was entered in the Circuit Court of Conecuh County, and subsequently, transferred to the. Fed- eral Court at Mobne on application of the corporation. The case was ar. gued yesterday by Hon. Gregory l.. smith, representing the railroad conn pany, and by John W. McAlpine for the defendant in error.
 In the proceeding entitled the South- ern Railway Company vs. William T, Hardin, jury in the Federal Court at Annfston last May awarded Hardin S1.275 damages against the company. The original suit for $20,O00 alleging personal injuries was first brought in the Circuit Court of Cleburne County and later transferred to the Federal Court. Before the Court of Appeals the Southern Railway was represent- ed by ". F. Acixer, of Anniston, and Hardin by D H. Riddle of Goodwater.
 The case of thea Alabama National Bank Of Birmingham. ct al, vs. Mas sasoit -Pocasset National Bank, set for yesterday, was transferred to New Or leans for argument.
 c. E. Hamilton, an attorney of Greenyiile, was admitted to practice yesterday in the Court of Appeals.
 The court has no more cases set for hearing this week. It was said. how ever, that there will be arguments be- fore the tribunal Saturday by attor- neys from Atlanta and Macon on fba question of transferring a certain case from Atlanta to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
THE RACES
ENTRIES FOR TODAY.

It is very rare occurrence that the first days program of State Fair in the racing line contains as much class as the two events scheduled for this afternoon. There will be two races on the card, a 2:25 pace, and a 2:24 trot. both races three heats In five.
 The entries are:
 2:25 pacs--Isydia Curzon, b. m. by Lord Curzon; Lydia Wilkes by Red Wilkes; Tom Sharp, b. 6, by Grants Abdallah dam by Kentucky Chief; Belle McEwin. b. fn., by Melvin Susie Bells by Bow Bells.
 2:24 trot-GIoria QuayIe. gr. m, by Re-Election dam Alabama; e. B.. 10. g., unknown; Sarah Smith, oh. m, by Sellers, dam by Melvin; Craft. b. h.. by Grattan Boy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
FIRE AT HEADLAND.
Valuable Residence Burned to Ground
 in Absence of Occupants,

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 Dothan. Oct. 23.-(special. )--Reports were received here this morning of the burning in Headland last night of Mrs. Lockhart's residence and almost it's en- tire contents.
 The residence was one of the most valuable of the town. and was being occupied by two familiess Mrs. Lock hart, the owner. and Dr. S. O.. Kelly.
 It is, not known whether the fire was of incendiary origin or not. as both families were away from home at the time. It Is thought to have originated in a closet near the center of the house and was we'll under headway before fire alarm was sounded. When the crowd arrived. they were powerless to save any of the contents. but by hard fighting, managed to conflne the flames to the one dwelling.
 Several of the nearby dwellings were threatened and in eminent danger on account of their close proximity, and the lack of a fire company, and three other dwellings. have damagesi to re- port.
 pr. Kelly was reported as having no insurance and not being able to com municate with Mrs. Lockhart the amount of her insurance was not ob- tained, but 1t Is thought she had some.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
OLD SOLDIER IS DEAD.
Clay Hall, in Feeble Health For Severn Yenrn. Rasnen AHnH. .

SsHf 41&AAt a4 v EE4At TWELVE v VI HNr+418
 Years, Passes Away.
 Clay Hall. Confederate veteran. died early yesterday morning at the county poor house. MT. Hall, was in feeble health for several years. For about 8 year he was an inmate of the Old Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek. He came to Montgomery about six months ago and since then has been rapidly falling in health. He was ca years old.
 The deceased served valiantly in the war between the states. He was in a cavalry regiment and lost a leg in the memorable retreat of the Con- federates from Dalton to Atlanta. Mr. Hall was a member of Camp Lomax, U. c. ".
 The funeral of the veteran win take place at Ss30 o'clock this afternoon from Leaks undertaking pariors on Dexter avenue Members of Camp Lomax will attend in a body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
JONES, McDUFFIE s STRATTOR co. China and Glass Merchants.
 B0STDN. MASS. Established 1910
1BIO

Cordially invite visitors to the State Fair who are dealers in fancy china. cut gIass and stock patterns in French. English and Austrian wares to inspect their iine which is new displayed in sample room HTS MontRomery St. Montgomery, Ala.
 Thefr line of stock patterns, Englieh, French German, Austrian, Japanese and Chineae is not excelled on this continant. There are many reasons why purchasers of these lines should see their samples before coppleting their orders fall and holiday xoods. GEO. M. RAOUL.
 Southern Representative, ePhene 1sss. Montgomery, Ala.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
Montgomery Trunk Factory

desire to announce that I have bought out the entire interst of the increased facilities and equipment nave removed 1t to No. 21s Dexter ave- nue There. expert trunk builders. will manufacture to your order right in ehis city. everything sin the baggage line. A complete stock of hand made trunks, sample eases, travelling bags. suit cases. wallets, bill books. pocket books and leather goods generally will be constantly on hand. A share of your patronage will be appreciated. ], Leslie [. Gilbert. 1 su-tu-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

During the rush hours at the Fair Groands we win Ask our patrons when leaving the grounds to buy Street Car tickets at our gateway, unless they already have tickets or passes, and to surrender their tickets to the ticket takers before boarding the ears. The conductors will then have only to look after the safety of passengers.
 Montgomery Traction Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
DR. BRAaa IN pncATUn.
He xnspects The JaIr of Morgan
 CounfY

County.
 Decatur, Oct. 23-( Especial. l-pr Shirley. Bragg .af Montgomery. state Inspector of Cotton Mills and Pris- ons. was in Decatur today and inspect cd Morgan County's jail He gave out no statement as to what he thought of the condition of the jail and the man. ner in which the prisoners are cared for. saying that under the law his duty was to report to the Governor before giving out information to the public.
 pr. Bragg left on the afternoon train for Athens, where he goes to inspect the county jail of Limestone County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

here last night, is greatly interested ip the achievements in wireless tele- graphys saying that the fraternai biss of Europe and America across space is the most poetic manifestation Of science"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24

Charged With Grand Larceny. Claud Perry. negro, was arrested yesterday and committed to jail under an indictment charging him with grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
HnE GIAW 2sI17Il3S
PRIVATE INVESTORS. ADMINISTRATORS, SAVING BANKS

Municipal Bonds of substantial Alabama Towns.
 We offer subject to prior sale . limited amount of choice investment securities--tn quantities Of Five Hnndred Dollars to Fifty Thousand Dollars.
 semi-annual interest. 10th interest and principal direct obligations of the towns and further secured by a registered first mort gage on water and light plants built with the funds. 4 s
 The Constitution forbids sale of such se-. curities by towns to yield more than per cent.
 We offer these. however. to yield practi- caily 6 per cent. Exempt from state and County Taxation. they are thus equivalent. or superior to best per cent. investments.
 You simply clip compensatory Bank will rash them. 20 year investment if desired.s
 The State of Alabama accepts these as deposits from Insurance Companies. They represent the acme of safety and desfrabiiity for investment of your g. plus. "a
 Very probably values will enhance greatly with easier money conditions. Correspond- enca solicited. ]. 2. MecRARf a co. Empire Building.
 Atlanta. Ca.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
EMPERoR IMPRovEp.

Attending PhySlcIans Admit Francis
 Joseph Is COnvaIescent.
 Vienna, Oct, 23.-Everything this morning points to a decided improve ment in the health of Emperor Fran cis Joseph. His attending physicians admit that convalescence has begun. During the early part of the day the Emperor signed state documents with a firm handS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-24
REMOVAL NOTICE

am now located at rooms e07-sfI. eighth hoor of the new First National Bank Build ing; telephone a2ss.
 Atty. at Law.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-20
COMING EVENTS OF INTEREST

FEB. 22d-Annual Ball of the North
Wildwood Fire Company, No. 1, in
the Anglesea borough hall.
FEB. 23-Chicken pot piesupper at the
Holly Beach borough hall to be given
by the Ladies' Aid Society of the
Presbyterian church.
FEB. 26-Home talent entertainment
at Hollywood M. E. church by the
Junior League.
FEB. 28th, MAR. 1st, 2d-Wapella Band
and Shepherds of Bethlehem will
hold fair and bazaar in the Brown
building, Pacific avenue, Wildwood.
MAR. 7th-A necktie and lunch social
to be held in Journal Hall by the
Shield of Honor lodge, of Wildwood.
MAR. 8th-Masquerade Roller Skating
Carnival at the Casino Rink.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-20
The Summer Cottaae

Planning and building a seashore cot
tage is troublesome enough, but when
it comes to furnishing it, consider
able gray matter is wasted if not
started in the proper manner. Stop
in our store, select the furnishings.
We will do the rest, which means:
1st. Sending competent help to do
the necessary scrubbing and cleaning.
I'd. Laying floor coverings, hang
ing shades, etc.
Sd. Installing furniture in proper
position ready for instant use.
No hunting for help to clean house.
No hotel expense while it is being
cleaned.
No delayed freight and damages to
be looked after.
No expressman to be watched for
fear he breaks something.
No dirt from unpacking goods and
getting them in position.
But after tiresome railroadljourney
go direct to your new house, select
an easy chair or rocker, sit down and
recuperate while the meal is being
prepared
This is the E. S. CULVER q Co. way.
Stop in let us show you our goods
marked regularly in plain figures at
prices much lower than any sensation
al special February sale. n
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-20
At Wildwood Crest

You can buy, on any of
18 blocks, of Baker Brothers,
founders, on the best site on
the island, Two lots for
$3.50, on which to build, with
gas, water and sewer pipes
laid, streets graveled and
pavements and curbs made
and all paid for. This is Of
fered to advance building and
is the most liberal proposition
on the coast. You can also
buy just as desirable lots at
the Crest without building
on the lowest and easiest,
terms.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1907-02-20
Br1@@aH J WlL[ [AlNAS
&SkAA What is Most ImpOr-
Y n tent News I'm the Week
~ " by One Who Is In a
SituaShun to knO
By Our Neto Reportea)

This week was Abe Lincons i'm
mortel birthday and the great st.
Valentine day was Observed of the
greatest days in the year. We like to
mail comic valentines to folks what
don't kno who sent EN- and we like to
get nice ones with cologne smell on EN-.
When we smell violets or roses or other
flowers on valentines we kno what of
the various sexes of the human family
is thinkin about us and sent one. l
dident like the pictur | got of big
fatty feller with head on him too
large for his trousers and a pen stuck
back of his ear. That could only hav
been sent by somebody jelous because
I'm good ritter for the paper. | hav
been studyin jitshoo jitsee tricks and if
enybody is jelous of me and wants to
hav the thing out I'll meet him at eny
place he may set at eny time except
when there's slush on the ground, and
show him trick that'll make him git
somebody else to paste on his postage
stamps for while. By grabbing his
wrist suddenly and giving it jitshoo
twist | could break his arm in no time
or by hittin him sudden on the inside
Of his legs back of his knees make him
fall down and skin EN- on the ice, and
when told l done it for his good to
make him more careful bout sending
mean valentines he will be cured and
thereafter be likely good inhabitant.
Spare the jitshoo and spoil the feller
is true proverb.
" y Y
mile heap lately to the tune ofseveral
dollars and smashed door. | spect
they feel smart since they robbed the
ruric and giesenbergers and dident get
cought. If the policeman had only
had bunch of 4th July fire crackers
in there pockets and two or three sky
rockets or roman candles maybe they
could hav scared the burglars SO they'd
dropped the swag. We don't blame
nybody for layin low and not wantin
to attack robbers in the dark. We
tReAld EatheF- be Z. .lisss award q
dead hero every day in the week. We
give all robbers warnin that thell
bucket agin slippery thing ifthey can
run faster or hide quicker then we can
when we're scared there welcome to
our Ingersoll dollar watch and our
barlow pocket nife but not us.
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