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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
DIES FROM WOUNDS
NEGRO SHOT BY OFFICER RUSSELL
 EXPIRES IN HOSPITAL.
Coroner Declares Death "Justlfable Homicide in self-Defense''-Black Resisted Arrest and Attacked
 Policeman With Knife.

Henderson Bailey. negro, who was shot by Police Officer c. c. Russell at midnight Wednesday, died at o'clock yesterday morning In St. Margaret's Hospital, whlther he had been taken for treatment after he was wounded.
 Coroner ". H. Tice held an inquest yesterday morning and a verdict of ''justihable homicide in self defense" was rendered.
 Bailey was shot by Officer Russell, who. with Officer Swearingen, was at tempting to arrest him. Bailey drew a large knife and attempted to kill the officer. Officer Russelrs coat was slashed In several places.
 Bailey was shot twice. but his spirit was unbroken. As he lay upon the ground after he was wounded, he con tinued to defy the officers. He was carried to St. Margarets Hospital and given surgical attention, which did not avail, one of the bullets having pierced his liver. and his deathe occur red about o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

rhs epiniens kanded down yssterdsy weys as faIlows:
 fyean. c. T.:
 Alex Barton ys. The State of Ala bans. appeal from Fillmore Circuit Court. affirmed.
 Dowdell, IL
 John Bea1 vs. c. H. Mckee. appeal from Hale Circuit Court affirmed.
 !. C. Mayfleld. ct al. vs. Kate Bel schooiar, appeal from Jecerscn Chan cery Court. affirmed
 John Logan vs. The State of Ala. baria, appeal from Fayettc Circsi Court, affirmed.
 VIII Daniel vs. The State of Ala bama. appeal from Bessemer Cit, Court. reversed and remanded.
 Han Gains vs. The State of Alabama appeal from Shelby County Court, af firmed.
 Tutwiler Coal. Coke and Iron Com many vs. Albert J Wheeler, appea from Birmingham City Court re versed and remanded.
 James M. Gillespie, Admr. vs. Caro- line l.. Campbell appeal from Jefer son Circuit Court, reversed and re rnandad.
 B. T. Harper vs. T. N. Hays com pany, ct al, appeal from Tuscaloos; | Alabama City. Gadsden ana Attalli Railway Company vs Thomas Ven fress. appeal from Etowah Circui Court. appeal dismissed.
 l.. B. Morris. ct al. ys. Fisk Rubbe company, appeal from Anniston Cit Court affirmed
 Owensboro wagon Company vs. JchI \. Hall and John A. Hall vs. Owens boro Wagon Company tcross appeal) appealed from Bessemer City Court reversed both on direct and cross ap peals and cause remanded.
 Will Jordan vs. Tho State of Ala bama. appeal from Jefferson crimina Court. affirmed.
 Anderson. L.:
 L. n. Hardison. ct al. vs. Theodor' Hummer. appeal from Tuscalocs' County Court. affirmed.
 Perry Nicholson vs. The State Q Alabama. appeal from Gadsden rit' Court affirmed,
 F. Lee Crowley ys. City of wes End, ct al, appeal from Birminnhan City Court. affirmed.
 Louis R Dean vs. The State of Ala bama. appeal from Bessemsr Cit! Court, reversed and remanded.
 City Loan and Bonking co. vs sWash ington Poole. appeal from Jefferson Chancery Court, afirmed.
 1T, T, Babccck ys l.. Reeves ct al appeal from Pike Circuit Court affirm ed.
 Mcclellan. E.:
 Floyd Hanoi<en vs Mayor and Al dermen of Birmingham. appeal iron Jefferson Criminal Court. affirmed.
 Ah Perry ct al. ys. The State O Alabama. appeal from Walker 1av and Eauity Court. reversed and rs manded.
 W. B. Ferguson vs. The State Q Alabama, apneaf from St. Clair Cir cult Court. affirmed.
 Henrietta Nelson vs. The state Q Alabama, appeal from Jefferson Grim inal Court, affirmed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
srANNARp--CRuTT.
A Former Mobile Man Weeds in Hunts-
 vile.


 Huntsville. Feb. 7.--(Special. J.. John Campbell Stannard. a business man of Birmingham. and Miss Irene Crute of this city were married this morning at II ;30 o'clock.
 The wedding occurred at the home of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. w. H. Watkins and the ceremony was performed in the presence of small party of relatives and intimate friends by Rev. Mr. J, M. Canister former rector of the Episcopal Church. There were no attendants.
 The Watkins home was tastefully decorated in evergreens. ferns and carnations. Mrs. Alexander Mille~ of Cincinati sung Believe Me If all Those Endearing Young Charms" be- fore the entrance of the bridal party and the wedding march was played by Miss Elodie Clay as the party entered the room where the ceremony took place.
 The bride is a granddaughter of MT. John c. Spotwood. one of Huntsville's pioneer physicians, and Mir. Stannard is a grandson of Daniel Chandler. one of the foremost lawyers of Alabama. MT. and Mrs. Stannard left t-ls after noon for a honeymoon trip to Mobile and New Orleans after which they will go to Birmingham to reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 7.--Acting upon a petition fled about ten days ago by prominent officials and citizens of Hab- ersham ts lnty asking that q reward be offered for the apprehension of un- known whitecappers in that county. Governor Terrell today offered q re- ward of $50 for the conviction of each person implicated in the affair.
 The retition set forth that several reliable, honest negroes were warned last December to leave their farms and that section of the State. As a re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
CITY COURT.

Two Cases Disposed of Before Judge Sayre.
 After three consecutive days of hard work in the civil division of the City Court, Judge Sayre was able to recess his court early yesterday afternoon af- ter having completed the call of the day. Comparatively speaking. the days work was light. The following cases were disposed of:
 Chattanooga Brewing Company vs. J. M. Smith, surviving partner, judg- ment for defendant.
 Ibbie Porter vs. H. Loeb and Brother judgment for defendant
 The court will meet again at 10 o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
TRIAL FOR FORGERY.
c1aude Byrd and Wife VIII Have
 Hearing Today.

Columbus Ga. Feb4 7.-(speeial. --The preliminary trial of Claude Byrd and wife who are charged under an Alabama warrant with forgery in the second degee will take place tomor- row morning before Justice J. B. Coan in Phenix City They were assessed $500 bonds by Judge coan and made them.
 The trial promises to be long and quite interesting. It is understood that the prosecution has subpoenAed about twenty-five witnesses.
 Miss Elberta Powell of Hurtsboro. Ala, and MT, Harold Johnson of Gadsden. Ala, were married at the St. Paul Methodist parsonage ia this city yesterday afternoou. The couple left today Ger New Orleans. where they will attend Magd1 era&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
COMPLETES EIGHTH DIVISION.

Supreme Court Hands Down, Opinion.
 in Many Cases. A.,,.,,--
 The supreme Court of Alabama yes. Division, and in doing so handed down 'arge number of opinions. None ol the decisions. however. Is of any gen. eral importance.
 The Court will next week take m the call of counties of the Second Di. vision. and when the consideration ot these cases is completed, the Court VIII have completed a half wears work. 'oei The Second Division is composed n, the counties of Greene, Hale. Maren- . go. Bibb. Choctaw, DaIIas pn,'' en Sumter and Wilcox. eirS'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
NEWS OF RAILROADS
Marss Grs. rrame Delay. TraIn..


 Local railroad officials say the local travel to the carnivals at Mobile. Pen sacola and New Orleans is heavier than has been the case in several years. The tide of through travel Is increasing g and 1t Is thought the business through Montgomery Saturday will be some thing unprecedented.
 There were two sections of the Louisville and Nashville train No. 1, due here at Il o'clock yesterday morn ing, the first being one hour late, and the secopd three hours late. Last night fhera were two sections of the Louisville and Nashville train No. 3, leaving for New Orleans at s:ts o'clock.
 The western train s7. due at ti:to D. m. came in four hours late, and had fourteen cars, seven of them extra PuIlmans. The Louisville and Nash vile had to run second section of al to New Orleans, leaving here ct o'clock this morning with the seven Pullmans. Today's travel promises to be equally as heavy as yesterdays
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
HOLLIS IS IN Tons
MERIDIAN MAN CHARGED WITH vr-
 OLATING FEDERAL LAWS.
Charged With Sending Improper Liter ature Throueh the Malls Whife Resident of Alabama
 --Under G50O Bond.

Walter Hollis. a young white man of Meridian, Miss, surrendered himself to the United States Marshal yester- day morning on an indictment returned by the recent Federal grand jury, charging him with sending improper literature through the malls. He was formally arrested and was immediately released on furnishing bond for $500, He will probably lee tried at this term of the United States Court
 A capias instanta for Hollis was mall ed from the marshai's office here day or two ago to the Federal authorities in Meridian. Hollis was arrested there and immediately made the bond re- quired of him. although. according to a caplas instanta, the. defendant was allowed to make bond only by the mar shal in the district in which he Is charged.
 Inferring from the capias that his case was to be tried here at once, HoiF lis boarded the next train and arrived In Montgomery yesterday morning. Reaching the office of Marshal Judkins he was informed his .ormer bond was not sufficient. and he was arrested. A new bond was made. however, on the receipt of a telegram by the marshal from Robert A. Mccants. of Meridian. authorizing bond In his name for $500. \ Hollis is 30 years old and is employed as a bookkeeper with a Meridian ftm He formerly resided in Covington County where, the Government alleges. ke mailed circulars of nature pro- scribed by the mailing laws In violation statutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
HILL ls pARDONED.

Governor sets at Liberty Prissaer from
 MarshaIl COuntT.
 Cleveland Hili. a young man or Mar shall County. serving term In snc penitentiary. yesterday was pardoned by Governor Conner Hiu was gwen "a years sentence for nsAns.aughter last fall.
 In allowing the pardon. the Cover nor said:
 Because Of this young mans good character and his first class prison record. and acting upon the recommeu- dation of the Board of Pardons, my or der Is hereby issued for his pardon"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
FIRMS ARE BANKRUPT.
Union Springs and Beck Concerns File
 Voluntary Petitions.

Union Springs and Beck Concerns File
 Voluntary Petitions.
 Stanley ". Napier, a merchant of Union Springs. and H. B. Evans 6 Co.,. a mercantile firm of Beck. Covington County. composed of H. B. Evans and F. ". Evans yesterday filed voluntary petitions in bankruptcy In the United States Court. George Stuart was ap- pointed receiver In both cases.
 Stanley W. Napier schedules his iia- biiities at s10.07ss5 including unse- cured claims to the extent of $9,92S.s5 and s1S0 store rent. He places his assets at s4 2f5. including q stock of goods valued at $3.7so. and dehts due the petitioner on open account amount ing to $525 He claims no exemption.
 Evans & Co. schedule their liabilities approximately at $f ,405, and their aR- sets about $500. No exemption is claimed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
HARD CASH ARRIVES.
BrInrs GOOd Cargo From Down River
 and Returns.


 The packet Hard Cash touched at the local wharf at ( o'clock yesterday morning and left for Mobile and the lower river at o'clock. A good manifest was brought up by the boat, and a heavy freight carried on the down trip including fertilizer for the planters at the various landings along the river, and big lot of export cot ton to be loaded on ocean steamers at Mobile. The boat was delayed by rea- son of heavy river fogs the present unusually high stage of the river.
 The steamboat line has been doing an unusually good business at all points from Mobile to Montgomery, and for several weeks past have had an average of two boats every week, making the trip from Mobile to Mont gomary Last week the boats miss "a a trip because the wharf ct the foot ee Commeree street was verita- Ale apeGnairs. Ths mud and siush
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
Low RATES
L. and N. R. n

To New Orleans. Mobile and Peasa- cola account Mardi Grass.
 Round trip tickets on gale February 6th to 11th inc. at rate of one fare plus 25c: lin .tkd Feb. 18th. Extended .,r1it March End by depositing ticket and yment of 50 cents. Liberal stop overs.
 For further information and slsep- Ing car reservations apply to.
 z. I. Wolf c. P. A.. No. I02 Montgom- cry SreeL Pnone 4zS. advl1a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

Don't defay buying your DaybreasS Fertilizers any longer. Haul out what y0u will need while the weather ia good. Strong bags, best meehanical condition.
 Marks q Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
THn TExAs woNnrR.

Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheu- matic troubles: sold by all drugg.sts nr 'w, months treatment hv mali for $1. Dr. E. W. Hall. 2926 Olive St.. St. Louis. Mo. Send for Ala. testimonials.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
HEARING Is CONTINUED.

Negro Is Charged With Assault on
 Young Glrl.
 The preliminary hearing of Sol Graves, a negro charged with criminal assault on a young negress, was con. tinued ten days yesterday by Justice J. N. Browder
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
hold A0Id Hors, saIe.

There was an "old hoss' sale of pn- claimed freight at the local freight office of the Seahoard Air Line on North Perry Street yesterday morning and the accumulation of the past gear was disposed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
rr.gau. work fer Charsty.

Unique Work for Charftys
 One of the most interesting 1ftt5aI charities is that of Yorkshire (IznG.l land) stationmaster, who every ween of his life makes a tor railway engine At the end of the year he eende the b13 to hospital for the use of the boyo In the institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

made t impossible for tho piIipg of freight on the wharf to walt for the boat. Accordingly last week the boat did not come further than Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
TERRELL OFFERS FIFTY M
 DOLLARS FOR WHITECAPPERS

suit a general exodus Of negro iaboes
 CTS has taken place from that sectio1
 and the lack of labor is becoming ee, rious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
serEennt MeDnsie IlI.

Sergeant Oscar McDade of the Mont gomeRy police department was III yes- terday and not able to attend to his duties at police headquarters. John McDade acted as day sergeant in his place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
ArmIstead and MeM'ebaeI Praised in
 tSprinterss Ink.0

ArnaIHtead and MeM'ebaeI Praised in
 s5PrlBter's Ink"
 When Printers Ink devotes three pages to an article on one firms ad- vertising 'copy," 1t means that the firm must have done something out of the ordinary, for Printers Ink" though large in reputation. Is a little publication--in inches-and does not waste space. But 1t gives three pages to praising some advertising written by Armistead 6 McMichael, the two young Atlanta advertising men. form erIy doing business as the bowman Advertising Agency.
 "Printers' Ink" which, as every one knows. is devoted to advertising and advertisement writing, calls especial attention to the "copy" written for an Atlanta producer and retailer bv this firm and copies a number of the ad- vertIsements in full as a model for Rd- verttsement writers. "Printers' Ink" devotes part of the space to comment on the matter in these ads. and does not hesitate to bestow strong praise upon the manner in which the campaign is handled.
 IL is no easy matter to break into sPrinters' Ink" as every aspiring ad writer or agency can testify, and the compliment paid this Atlanta agency is A coveted one. Armistead & McM'chpel formerly the Lowman Advertising z Aeencv. Is a stock company with W. M, Armistead as president and J. c. McMichael secretary and treasurer The agencv's offices are in the Candler buIldIng-From The Atlanta Georg an and News. auV-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08
NEWS M BRIEF

A marriage license was issued from the probate office yesterday to Josiah H. Smith and Kate Craft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

A deed was recorded yesterday in the probate office whereby Frances G. Morrissett conveyed to Adele John ston a lot and residence on the south west corner of Monroe and Ripley streets. The property has a frontage of 100 feet and a depth of 152 feet. The consideration was $S,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

If the DaybreaIk Fertilizers were not the best you would ROt see solid train loads moving.
 Marks & Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

Best BlOct0n Lump Coal. Exchange fee Works. Phone S21.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-08

A building permit was issued yes terday to Stegall Brothers for the construction of a one-story brick warehouse, for the storage of grain and other provisions. on Jones street, in North Montgomery. Its cost is to be $5,000.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-10
At the Opera House.

The Rostell Stock Company finish a
three nights engagement tonight. They
are playing to good houses and giving
general satisfaction.
Those who saw Geo. F. Hall in the
two popular successes, "The American
Girl" and "An American Hustler" will
hardly miss an opportunity of renewing
their acquaintance with this popular
footlight favorite, which will be afforded
them on April 23d, when he appears in
"The Gibson Girl" at the Stanley Opera
House. This play has been making
stir wherever presented and comes with
the hearty endorsement of the press and
public of all the large cities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-10
Bankruptcy Notice.
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.

!" Is 2sf s $a5 $s% s; Bankruptcy
To the Hon. ]. L. Martin, Judge of the
District Court for the District of Vermont
Louis Dumas of ST. Iohnsbury, in the
County of Caledonia and State of Vermont
in said district, respectfully represents:
mat on the list day of Dec, last past
he was duly adjudged bankrupt under
the Acts of Congress relating to bankruptcy;
that he has duly surrendered all his
property, and rights of property, and has
fully complied with all the requirements of
said Acts and the orders of the Court touch
ing his bankruptcy;
wherefore ne prays that he may be de-
creed by the Court to have a full discharge
from all debts provable against his
estate under said bankrupt Acts
except such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this 25th day of Feb, A. d. 1907.
Louis Dumas,
Bankrupt.
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
United States District Court for the Dis
trict of Vermont.
In re Louis Dumas, Bankrupt, Dis
charge.
Notice is hereby given that I.onis
Dumas, Bankrupt, has filed his petition
dated Feb. 25th, 1907, praying for dis.
charge from all his debts in bankruptcy. and
that all creditors and other persons object
ing to such discharge may appear before me
az my othce in st. Johnsbury aforesaid, on
dhe zoth day of April, A. d. 1907. at
. o'clock a. m. and then and there present
their objections, if any, to such DISCHARGE
with their proofs thereon. 81
MARSHALL MONTGOMERY,
@. Referee in Bankruptcy.
st. Johnsbury, Vt, April 8, 1907.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-10
The Coming Conference.

The various committees in Grace
Methodist church have completed the
plans for the Vermont conference which
convenes here next Tuesday and there
are few changes from the official pro-
gram which was printed a few weeks
ago. The entertainment committee are
very grateful for the spirit of hospitality
shown by the pastors and members of
the various churches and it is expected
that the total attendance will be
about $50.
The lecture on Tuesday evening by
Kew. DR.. Charles A. Crane, pastor of
Peoples Temple, Boston, will be one of
the notable events of the conference
The American Christian will be his
theme and he is a thrilling and powerful
speaker. Many will recall his lecture in
the Howe Opera House few years ago
and will be glad of the chance to hear
him again.
On Wednesday night comes the Young
peoples banquet for which about 200
tickets have been sold. This will be
held in Pythian Hall, the use of which
has been made possible by the courtesy
OF the members of the First Church of
Christ, Scientist.
Kew. William A. Frye delivers his cele-
DRAFTED lecture upon immigration prob
lens, entitled, THE Sign of the Cross at
the Gates of Empire" on Thursday af
ternoon at two o'clock.
Kew 5. o. Benton, D. D., of New York
VIII give the address upon foreign mis-
slons on Thursday evening.
=, BISHOP Joseph F. Berry will address
tne preachers who are to be admitted to
the conference, at Friday mornings
Miss Emily Harvey of Raipur, India
VIII speak upon "Woman's Work
o'clock. wv
Rev. A. B. Kendig, D. D., on Friday
afternoon .f,, at 8 O'Clock will speak upon
1he Wesley Brotherhood"
Key. David G. Downey, D. D., a noted
divine from Brooklyn will speak unon
6buucation on Friday evening.
Key, Charles NJ. Boswell, D. B.. one of
Fhiladelphia's eminent orators, will
lecture on Saturday evening on "The
PASSION Play, with Sights by the Wav !"
morning. "o''y
Rev. DR.. Henderson will conduct devo-
tionai services during two hours of every
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-10
ST. JOHNSBURY CENTER.

Lester Berry, who has been at HON
for a few days, has gone to Boston
Worcester, and Providence to spend tn
remainder of his vacation.
Miss Edna Brown entertained eight o
her young lady friends at her home Sat
urday. Sugar on snow was greatly en-
ioyed.
Mrs. Rebecca Hartman has been quite
sick with the grip. Miss Helen Harri
man, who has been visiting friends at St
Johnsbury, has returned home.
Miss Beatrice Wallace has been visiting
relatives at East Barnet and Miss Clara
Wallace has been visiting relatives at
Peacham.
Miss Gertrude Franklin spent Satur-
day and Sunday with her sister, Miss
Grace Franklin, at St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. Bert Mclaughlin who has been
very sick with tonsilitis,, is gaining
slowly. William Mclaughlin is now
sick with it.
Barn and Contents Burned.
Sunday afternoon Delos M. Bacon's
barn caught fire and it was very soon
in flames, He lost five tons of nice hay,
beside good sleigh and wagon and
number of farming tools. The cause of
the fire was supposed to be spark from
the engine, which caught in the grass.
The fire then caught in the hay and the
whole barn was burned. This is quite
heavy loss to Mr.. Bacon.
Miss Graves, Mrs. Woodruff, Miss
Mclaughlin and Mr.. Hall attended the
executive meeting of the Christian En-
deavor Society at St. Johnsbury, Friday.
The thank-ofering service held at the
Congregational church Wednesday
evening was very interesting. The meet
ing was in charge of Miss Helen L.
Graves.
Communion was observed at the Con
gregational church Sunday. Rev. Mrs.
Woodruff gave very interesting dis
course.
The Junior Christian Endeavor society
are planning musical and literary
for Thursday evening,
April IS. A small admission will be
charged.
The Wide Awake Grange will hold
their first meeting in the new hall Satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Herbert Lougee and children
have been confined to the house with the
grip.
Rev. and Mrs. Albert H. Gage and
Mr.. and Mrs. H. ]. Beck ofSt. Johns
oury were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Bert
Tarnham Sunday.
Jerome Bacon fell last week from the
OPP of the shed and hurt himself quite
badly.
Wendell Drew has been spending
several days at Ed. Simpsons
Darlington Robinson has been visiting
elatives at Barton.
Ralph Hovey has been visiting rela-
ives at East st. Johnsbury.
Charlie Whitney, who has been having
he grip, is suffering now with blood |
POISON in his hand
Mrs. Standish has had a severe at
ack of bronchitis, but is little better
It this writing
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1907-04-10
Salads
Coffee
Ice Cream and Cake.

Do the right thing ifyou have Nasal
Catarrh. Get Ely's Cream Balm at
once. Don't touch the catarrh powders
and snufs, for they contain cocaine.
Ely's Cream Balm releases the secretions
that infame the nasal passages and the
throat, whereas common remedies"
made with mercury merely drive them
out and leave you no better than you
were. In a word, Elys Cream Balm is
real cure, not deusion. All druggists,
Soc, or mailed by Ely Bros, 56 Warren
Street New York.