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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
MINSHEAR IS HELD
ETowAH COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF
 ASSAULT.
Mrs. Clark Says Altoona Man Insulted Her While Drinking--Bond of
 Alderman Garrett Fixed
 at B1.OOO SGs

Gadsden, April 30.-Lafayette Min shear, white man, was arrested in Altoona last night and was brought to this city and lodged in jail charged with an attempt upon a woman of that place. ~-
 The offense is alleged to have taken place Sunday night at the home of the woman, Mrs. Lula Clark, and accord ing to statements of the citizens of All toona the prisoner had to be closely guarded to prevent the irate husband of the victim from committing a rash act
 It is said that Minshear was drink ing at the time the offense was com mitted. Mrs. Clark was walking some distance from her home when Minshear approached her with improper propo- sals. She seized a piece of rope and gave the man a severe beating with it
 Considerable feeling exists at Al toona over the act.
 J. M. Garrett, the Alabama City Al derman who was given a hearing be- fore Judge Alto V. Lee, was held in g s1.0o0 bond to await the action of the grand jury.
 Garrett was held on charge of per. jury which grew out of habeas cor pus proceeding which was being helt before Judge Lee last week Garrett was represented by a strong array oi legal talent but Judge Lee held that the evidence warranted him in holding Garrett for investigation by the grant jury.
 The case has attracted unusual at tention on account of the prominence o Garrett who was recently elected Al derman of Alabama City and is mer. chant of some means.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
BUYS WATER WORKS.
Tuscaloosa is Planning to Improve
 Plant. ,...


 Tuscaloosa. April 3o.-(speciaL)- The city water works, the sale of which was authorized by the United States Court, was sold to the city of Tuscaloosa yesterday for $30.000, the minimum price fixed by the court.
 By the terms of the sale the city pays $10,000 cash and has ninety days within which to pay the remaining g S20.000. The plant is to he turned over to the city tomorrow, from which time the plant will be under municipal con- troll
 The system will be greatly enlarged and improved and a competent man ager will be appointed. It is probable will be issued in the neac future to be used in the development of the sys- tenn.
 May 10th has been set apart as Field Day at the University and prepara- tions are being made for very elabo- rate and enjoyable affair. Field day sports are to begin in the morning, and there will be a barbecue dinner and a baseball game in the afternoon.
 News has been received of. the mar riage of Miss Ada Ray and MT. Frank Sutton at Fanelle. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. T. Bealle The bride is a lovely girl formerly of Hull. The bridegroom is a son of MT. J. R. Sutton. a prominent farmer re- siding near Northport, where the young couple will make their home
 Friday. May President and Mrs. Abercrombie will be at home to the students of the University and the graduating class of Central College. in honor of the graduating classes of the university
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
BREWTON IMPROVEMENTS.
Railroad Company Is Raising It's Tracks

Lne IOwu.
 Brewton, April 3o.-(Special. )-The Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com- pany Is having some much needed inn provements. made on Its tracks rum ming through the main portion of Brew ton.
 A large force of men Is at work put ting in new crossties and raising the track about six inches. The entire road bed, main line and switches will be slagged and leveled so that vehicles may cross at any point on St. Joseph Avenue.
 This improvement is being done at the request of the town officials, who took the matter up with the railroad company a few weeks ago. requesting that the line through town be placed in better condition, as the gravel had washed away in many places to the entire depth of the ties, and presented not only an unsightly apearance, but rendered it very inconvenient for per sons who wished to cross town with wagons and buggies.
 The strawberry season in this sec- tion is about over for this year. The yield has been very good considering the late frosts. About thirty-five car loads of berries have been shipped from this county this season. The ship ments from Lovelace Bros.' farm near town have amounted to sixteen car- loads About the same amount has been sent from Atmore. besides a large amount of shipments by express from various points
 The peach orchard of the Lovelace Brothers Is in fine condition. and sev- eral carloads of peaches are expected to be sent from here this summer.
 An epidemic of measles prevails in this section and is materially inter- fering with the attendance at Brewton Institute It Is reported that at near ly every house in East Brewton there are one or more cases. and some of them serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
swETTENHAM AGAIN.
Incident Again Brought Up In Brttii
 House of Commons.

Incident Again Brought Up In British
 House of Commons.
 London, April 30.-In giving final refusal to furnish the House with fur ther correspondence between the ex- Governor of Jamaica Sir Alexander Swettenham. and the colonial officers the under secretary, MT. Churchill stated in the House of Commons this afternoon that the only point on which fault was originally with Sir Alexan- der was in regard to the propriety oi his letter to Rear Admiral Davis.
 The propriety of the governors ac' tion in dispensing with the services of the American naval contingent waf not called in question and, therefore to set forth the governors reasons foi SO doing would not serve any usefu purpose but rather the reverse.
 MT. Churchill was asked to publish Rear Admiral Davis's letter to Real Admiral Evans in regard to the Swet- tenham incident, which the question CTS intimated, entirely exonerate6 Swettenham from the charge of having quarreled with Davis: but Under Sec retary Churchill pointed out that ob- viously that 1t was not in the province of the British government to publish letters existing between officers of tht United States navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
ARSON IS CHARGED.
Negro Woman Admits Setting Fire to
 CenfreYiIIe HOuSe.

Centreville. April 30.-(SpeciaL)- Ellen Wilson White, was placed in iail here yesterday by Deputy Sheriff s. J. Gardner, on charge of arson. It Is alleged that this woman after pouring kerosene on a house set 1t on fire and very soon the house was a heap of ashes. The woman freely admitted her guilt and was bound over to the next grand jury.
 It Is reported that Charles Oakley a brother to Sheriff Oakley. will be appointed chief deputy sheriff of Bibb County, to succeed the late John Red dick who was some weeks ago assas- sinated by Bud Redd and Charley Jones. It is not yet known whether or not he will accept the position.
 J. T. Casey Is preparing to erect a brick building on his lot just in front of the post office.
 There was meeting of the county hoard of education here few days since. Senator Reynolds having some time since tended his resignation as member of the board, John s. Leeper was elected as his successor.
 several application for aid in erect ing rural school houses were received,
 Mrs. w. l.. Peck, of Conyars, Ga, is here on visit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01

For many years Mir. Scott was a prominent resident of Selma. During his residence here he was engaged in business but about six years ago moved to New Orleans where he has since resided, paying occasional visits to his old hone lis sud Ign death was learned with sincere regret by his many friends
 After the services at the union pas senger station the remains were car ried to Live Oak Cemetery where they were laid to rest by the side of those of his wife. Six years ago today the remains of Mrs. Scott were laid to rest In Live Oak Cemetery.
 Among the out-of-town relatives who attended the funeral services were MT and Mrs. M. c. Scott of Montgom- cry, the former a brother of the de- ceased; MT. and Mrs. George D. Scott of New Orleans, another brother; and Mir. and Mrs. Stewart Mckenzie of Montgomery, the latter his only living child and a nephew, F. D. Scott Of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
SHEPPARD PLEADS GUILTY.
Negro Who TerrOrized DOthan Gets
 Enrfv Xenra

Dothan. April SO.-( -(speciaI)-Jesse Sheppard the negro who spread such terror last summer by nightly house. breaking, was brought before Judge Pearce today. The negro pleaded guilty to two charges of burglary and was sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary for each offense.
 Sheppard has already an unexpred term to serve with the Henderson and Bo"d Lumber Company of Brockton, wh fe he escaped In June, Whether he must serve out the former term before entering upon his fortyyears sentence has not been learned.
 Houston County Circuit Court has continued all this week on the criminal docket and a number of cases of minor importance have been disposed of and several bills were found,
 Frank Fowler. the alleged uxorcide. is to be tried tomorrow. There Is some doubt as to whether George smith the man who killed Doc Roach. an idiot, some weeks ago will come up at this court It is believed that Smith will be tried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
STEEL LAID DOWN,
Work On Alabama Tennessee and
 Northern Being Pushed

Aliceville. April 20.-(Special)- Work on the extension of the Alabama Tennessee and Northern Railroad is being pushed as rapidly as possible. The first carload of steel has arrived and Is being laid.
 new bank will open here in short time. It will be capitalized at $25,000 and W. E. Dabbs of Carroll ton. will be at the head of the insti- tuition.
 The Masons are preparing for a big day here Thursday. They will have a barbecue and will work nearly all day. A large class is to be given the Master Mason degree Congressman R. P. Hobson, accom- panied by two soil experts, Is now making a tour of his district. He Is to be in Alicevlle on May G.
 Hon. Bob Taylor will speak In Alice vile May II. This will be his first appearance here. On account of the recent cold snap most of the crops of this section had to be replanted. MT. John W. Coleman and family. of Anniston, are spending some time at | the Hotel DeAllire.. | Mrs. F. B. Carpenter, accompanied | by her two daughters, has gone to | Birmingham to spend some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
COURT AT CAMDEN.
Judge Miller Organizes and Charges
 the Grand Jury

Camden April 30. - Especial. )-Cir- cult Court convened here yesterday af- ternoon, Judge B. M. Miller presid ing.
 The grand jury was organized with J. B. Lloyd of Pine Apple as fore man.
 Judge Miller delivered a very able charge touching particularly on the blind tiger evil, the conceded pistol evil and homicide.
 There was only one old case on the docket to be tried. NJ. F. Jackson vs. Louisville and Nashville Rail- road.
 After the jury to try this case was selected, the rest of tho jurymen were excused until "Wednesday morning when the new cases will be taken up.
 May there will be held road meet ing at the court house. called by the Senator and Representatives from this county. to get the views of represen- tative men of the county as to whetn- CT a new road law shall be passed at the coming July session of lhe Legis- lature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
FARNHAM NOMINATED.
Win he Democratic Canidate for May
 or of EverRreen.

or of Evergreen
 Evergreen. April Especial. IA convention of the Democratic voters of Evergreen was held at the court house here last night for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor and five councilmen.
 Col. P. D. Bowles acted as chair man and w B. JarSes and George ". Salter as secretary and assistant sec retary.
 The names of Hon. c. R. Farnham. H.. A. Shields and I. F. Goodson were placed in nomination as candi- dates for Mayor, the candidate receiv- ing a majority to be declared the nominee.
 The first ballot stood, as follows: Farnham, AZ; Shields. 40; Goodson, g.. On the second ballot Farnham re- ceived 47 and Shields A.
 Mir. Farnham, by motion. was unan- imously declared the nominee for Mayor by the convention.
 J. T. Williams, J c. Lundy, E.. c. Page, Luther Jackson and A. Cunningham were nominated as mem- bcrs of the Council.
 James A. Stallworth, George w. Salter and Walter Lee were appointed members of the executive committee.
 Miss Ola Akin. of Birmin ngham. is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. L. Ma lone, in this city.
 Misses Bessie Moorer and Nellie Lee of Ft. nepoit, are here to attend the Beatty Moorer marriage, which will occur on Thursday afternoon.
 Dr. and Mrs. Marcellus McCreary left yesterday for Oakland California, where they will spend several months. They were accompanied by Miss L. V. Walker. Miss Walker will be married to Mir. Mabury T. stallworth of Oakland, Cal, who left Evergreen some months ago for that city.
 Miss Walker is a daughter of Judge and Mrs. P. c. Walker. of this city MT. S.allworth is a son of MT. and Mrs. W. L.. Stallworth, also of this city. They will reside in Oakland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
Hoods SarsapariIIa

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 An examination of our wel-known formula, from which Hoods Sarsaparla and always has been carefully and scientifically prepared confirms the fact that it contains those and valuable medicinal ingredients which when inelgently combined and properly administered, sure to bring about good results.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
DISCUSS CARNEGIE.
Utterances of Laird Receives Attention
 in Reichstag.


 Berlin. April S0.-The question of limitation of armaments received through ventilation in the Reichstag today during a general debate on Ger many's foreign relations.
 The speakers of various parties pointedly suggested to Chancellor Won Buelow that Germany should take no part in the discussion of the limitation of the armaments at The Hague peace conference.
 Von Buelow, in reply, said that Ger many did not object to letting other powers discuss the matter, but would hold aloof This statement was receiv- ed with approval by the House. Con- tinuing. the Chancellor referred to the recommendation of first peace confer ence at The Hague.
 Germany" he added has complied with this recommendation. but has not found a formula which takes into ac- count the diversity in the geographical, economic and military positions of the various States or one which would be calculated to remove these diversities and serve as basis for a treaty"
 Andrew Carnegie's recent utterances to the effect that the decision between war or peace lies in the hands of the German Empire, called out a decided protest during today's debate from Baroi Von Hertling. Clerical He said he recognized the fact that Mir. Carne- gie's speech was thoroughly friendly to Germany, but it was an "illustra- tion of the misconception entertained abroad respecting Germany as being an automatically governed country"
 Germany, he added, was a compii- catcd, political mechanism, in which a foreign policy which opposed the will of the German people was impossible.
 Dr. Winkler, Conservative, took ex- ception to Baron von Hertling's com mending of the friendly character of MT. Carnegle's words. which the doctor regarded as a distortion of facts, ad- ding:
 Tt is a singular idea to represent Germany and the German Empire IS distMrhers of the worlds peace,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
RALLY AT KENYON.
Closing of Coffee County School a
 PJensant OccusiOn.

Enterprise. April 30-(Specialo o-The school at Newton closed Saturday There was ar all-day picnic and educational rally.
 People of the entire community rein forced hv people from Enterprise and the surrounding communities were present.
 Superintendent Simmons discussed "AmNtion' in the forenoon. His speech was highly appreciated by all those assembled. At 12 o'clock dinner, the best and most of 1t ever seen in this section. was spread. The afternoon was sent in singing, talking and an oddroes by prn% w. T. Wynn. His suhioct was "Ts It Worth While?"
 The people of Keyton are well-known for their hospitality and on this occa- sion they exceeded all former efforts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
POWERS HOME BURGLARIzED.
Disguised As Workman And Was Give
 Run of House.

Florence April 0.-(special. 1.-The home of Professor James K. Powers on Wesleyan avenue, was burglarized today while the family was at lunch and $s in money and Professor Pow ers' pearl handle pistol taken.
 The burglar. who was dressed like a workman, rang the front door bell and said he came to fix the electric lights The family was just about to sit down to lunch and suspecting noth- ing the man was given the run of the house.
 He went into every room and turned on the light. then passing through the hall he paused at the dining room door and seeing them at dinner turned and went back up stairs No one knew when he took his departure. but on going up stairs the contents of trunks and drawers was found scattered on the floor and the money and pistol gone from Mrs. Powers trunk. The same man called at the home of Dr. A. D. Bellamy but he was accompa- nied on his rounds by a member of the family and soon left.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
QUALIFY FOR RACE
PENSACOLA CANDIDATES PAY
 THEIR ASSESSMENTS.
Many Men Want to Hold once in the Florida Seaport-SmuGGled. Brandy Conhscated by
 OmcerU.

Pensacola, Fla. April s0.-(speciaD -Forty-seven candidates have entered the special primary election to be held Thursday to select nominees for vari- ous positions made elective by the amendment to the city charter.
 There are many positions to fill and while one or two offices have only one candidate there are others for which three and four are aspirants.
 The date for the filing of applications and payment of the amounts assessed closed today and only those who had in their applications will get their names on the ballots to be voted Thursday. Those who qualified are: For President of the City Council. c. c. Goodman and Pat McHuga; for members of the Board of Works, W. L. Bell, Lee Daniel, w. J. Forbes, M. Jacoby, R. Keliar, M. O'Leary, Gus Soderlind, Chris. Thiesen. James O. Walker, J. s. Walton and Theo. Web CT: for members of the Board of Safety. H. A. Anson, W. G. Daley, Abe Dan- iels, David Kugleman. George L. Lap pington. Filo McAllister, J. s. Mo- Gaughey, John c. Oliver, Frank B. Radcliffe and c. F. schad; for City At torney, John B Jones; for City Physi- clan, J. H. Bickerstan, E. F. Bruce. c. w. DAlemberte, s. M. Gonzalez. s. R. Mallory Kennedy, J. Harris Pier pont: for Tax Assessor Thomas H |. Johnson; for members Board of Equal ization, William E.. Anderson, H. C.. DeSilva and J. George White; for Reg istration Officer. J. D. Goss, P. K. Nielsen and c. M Wilson, Jr.; for Street Superintendent John Burns, w. H. Hutchinson and M. L. Wilkinson; for City Electrician. Len LeBaron. Philip R. Pearl and w. c. Walker; for Building Inspector. James M. Johnson and John D. Kendall. -
 The City Executive Committee held a meeting last night and appointed clerks and inspectors for this special primary, which will be held on the same date and at the Same polling places as the second primary. and ow- ing to the immense interest aroused it is expected that the vote polled will be as large or larger than when the first primary occurred month slnce. Y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
CIT HIS OWN THROAT
IAN WAS ARRESTED FOR GRAND
 LARCENY.
vhfle OMacers Argued as to Ills Dis Rosal stevens Took Knife and
 Inflicted Mortal Wounds on Himself.
Advertiser Bureau,
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Selma, April 30. &pArticulars of tragedy which fol- lived the committal of crime sev- dkl days ago in Marengo county were IMrned here this morning.
 From the information received here' as horse and buggy were stolen rom Mrs. J, B. Kornegay of Demopolis, few days ago.
 "A white man, a foreigner, Stevens wAs accused and 1t Is stated that rfsward of s1oo for his capture was 0lered.
 lon the Louisville and Nashville train yesterday morning coming from Myrtlewood to this city, there were as passengers, Deputy Sheriff Bellou or Linden and Deputy Constable Tom Biedsoe of Thomaston. When the train reached Thomaston the two of- dcials saw horse and buggy coming d6wn the road towards the railroad station. They both recognized 1t as tie one which had been stolen from mar Demopolis.
 &lAs the team approached the station closer they recognized the man In 1t aS the thief from the description which they had. They placed him under arrest. The two officers, so 1t Is stated, then began to argue among Themselves as to which one of them should drive the team back to its for uler owner near Demopolis and as to which one of them should carry the prisoner on to the county jail at Linden.
 While this discussion was going on Aetween the officers the prisoner stood close by and after awhile he stealthi- yy pulled from one of his pockets his knife which he silently opened. The officers continued talking but sudden lr their conversation was interrupted by the prisoner who. after he had opened his knife, raked 1t savagely across his throat and as his life blood spurted from the wound he pulled the knife across his throat for the second time.
 The officers quickly seized the knife and medical assistance was called. The wounds on the mans shroat were sewed and bound up and later during The day he was carried to Linden and pi6ce in the county jail. During the night he was closely watched but ear ly&this morning he died from the wounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
Funeral of MT. Scott

The funeral services over the re- mains of Edward A. Scott, who was found dead in New Orleans yesterday morning. took place upon the arrival of the Western of Alabama train this morning, at the union passenger sta ton. The services over the remains were conducted by Rev. E. w. Gam bls, rector of St. PauTs Episcopal Church, and were attended by many friends of the deceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
QUIET AT PITTSVIEW.
No Further Trouble Between Races is
 

Columbus. Ga, April Specially Perfect quiet has been restored at Pittsview. Ala, where a race riot was feared yesterday as d result of a shoot ing affray In which negro was killed and a white man injured.
 The white people were on guard last night but there was no outbreak.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01

The coroner's jury Investigating the collision between passenger and freight trains or the Southern, Sunday week ago at Woodlawn near here, in which two men were killed and number were hurt, returned a sealed verdict today declaring that there was criminal negligence. The verdict Will go to the grand jury when 1t meets next month. -*t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-01
Selling Struggled stun.

Customs officials today sold a quan- tity of brandy, lime juice and pepper mint, which had been smuggled into the port and seized by the officials {. Among the lot sold at public auction was a quantity of fine brandy, which customs inspectors found upon the beach west of the city. This stuff mad been brought ashore in small boat from some ship, but as the parties were landing it the inspectors appeared and the parties atempting the smuggling left the goods and made off in the boat and. were not captured ,at
 The lime juice and peppermint were found in stores of the city. There Is no duty upon such mixtures. but there is a duty upon the, bottles in which it was contained. and the master of the vessel had made no entry in entering of having such cargo. It was there fore seized. and as no owner appeared to claim 1t the goods were sold to the highest bidder.