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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

.''Nat" Waller. spoken of by his friends as the biggest man in the State. of Alabama, was on Saturday evening robbed on Dexter avenue about 5:so o'clock by little under broiling size negro" MT. Waller knew of the oc- currence the second 1t took place. but 'to quote him: q couldn't do anything but stand up, and when I got my mouth closed sufficiently, laugh and laugh and laugh. I'm still laughing every time think of it."
 The robbery took place on account of a purchase made by MT. Waller on his way home.
 The story Is told that he bought q sack of cakes, and when he passed up the street a little distance. little ne- gro boy, weighing about fifty pounds, according to Mir. Waller. came up to him and asked for a cake.
 "G. wan, nigger. this cake will make you sick" replied good natured MT. Waller.
 Nav, ser, hit woan."
 Why, nigger. don't you know that if you ate this cake you would change your color to green, or most probably ginger-cake color"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
EowLER CURRENCY BILL.
Consideration OF Measure Contlnued
 I'm Executive Session.

Consideration OF Measure C0ntinued
 I'm Executive Session.
 Washington, Feb. 24.-Consideration of the Fowler currency bill was con- tinued in executive session today by the House Committee on Banking and Currency. At the close of the all day session Mir. Fowler said:
 "The committee is working in har- mony and is making excellent progress with the bill. Thus far eighteen of the thirty-nine sections have been canvassed, tentative amendments be- ing agreed to as we progressed. The clause providing for Federal guaranty of the national bank deposits was dis cussed today. The cause providing for a sub.currency has been considered and passed without material amend ment. When the examination by sec- tiops has been completed the bill as tentatively revised will be printed and again thrown open to discussion by the committee in executive session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
CAPITOL GRAFT CASES.
stred uoua Efforts Made to Break Down
 the Defense.

streduous Efforts Made to Break Down
 the Defense.
 Harrisburg. Pa. Feb. 24.--Strenuous efforts to break down the defense in the trial of the State Capitol conspir- acy suit were made by the common wealth fin the cross examination today of ex-Auditor General Snyder the first of the defendants to be called as a witness in his own behalf.
 Snyder declared that he did not know at the tinie the s5.50O. 900 contract for furnishing the Capitol was awarded to John H. Sanderson, one of the defend- ants. that the schedule did not specify the quality of the articles to be fur- nished. Snyder testified that he made no effort to ascertain this and that he trusted to Architect Huston.
 It was brought out in the cross ex- animation that Sanderson was the only bidder who aied a bond of SloO,000 with his bid and that nothing was said ln the schedule upon which the bids were received about this bond require- ment. Snyder said he did not know how Sanderson received this informa- tion. He was under the impression that all of the bidders had been told by former Superintendent shumaker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
SERENE CASE IS UP
sHREyEs ARE CHARGED WITH 0B-
 sTRUCTTNG JUSTICE.
UmusuaI Incident Merked the Drawing of Juror Davidson in the Case. Is Both Witness and
 Juror.

The case of George H. Shreve and Jesse Shreve, charged with obstructing Justice in the alleged spiriting away of Mrs. Johnson and Mrs. Brown. wit neases in the Canfey case, occupied the attention of yesterdays session ot the City Court for the most part Of the day. The case was started at noon, and all of the evidence not having haen presented at o'clock, the case was adjourned until O oclek tnis morning.
 The case was opened by the defense. vvho had presented demurrers to the indictment returned by the grand jury. After listening to arguments on both sides. Judge Sayre decided to overrue the dnniurrers. m a large part of the time. In this EeIecting an unusual occurrence took uInca. W. B Davidson was found sat isfactory by. attorneys for both the oe- fanae and the State and after all chal- Ienwes were exhausted. 1t developed. upon the swearing of the witnesses. that Mfr. Davidson. inf addition to neing a. juror in the case. was also witness for the defense.
 far fine rule, Mir Davidson asked Judge sayre where he should remain. The iudRe ruled that he must stay In the turv box.
 The taking of evidence was then started, and will be finished at the SOS sion this morning.
 On, account Of the fact that SuoEe Thomas had heard the case Of con- temnt in which the Shrevp brothers were the defendants. 1t was request ed that Judge Sayrc i'll the bench To this Judge Sayre consented.
 Before the@Shreve case was caitea three cases against negroes were heard ,by the court. Willis Jackson, for car ryinR concealed weapons, pleaded gull ty and was Bned $50. Ed ArrinB.on ana Tred Williams were charged with Ne game offense and were similarly a,,Aa 1.xy 41,a couFt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
EIGHT HOUR BILL.
House Committee Hears Argument
 Opposing the Measure.

House Committee Hears Arguments
 Opposing the Measure.
 Washington, Feb. 24.--ArgumentB in opposition to the Gardner eight hour bill were heard by the House Com mittee on Labor today. Andrew M :. Morrison. representing the George A Fuller Construction Company: James J. Parsons, builder of this city and Samuel Miller of the Miller-C -Copp Cut Stone Company of Washington. D. e.. gave their views on the pending Fneas- ure.
 There was unanimity of opinion that the passage of the bill would mean that 1t would be difficult to se- cure bids on government work from the large firms of the country. The clause in the bill prohibiting overtime work. even when the men are paid for such overtime, was condemned by every one of the speakers who said that their experience had invariably been that workmen were glad of the chance to the work overtime when they could get paid for it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
DENVER GETS MEETING.
gext Convention Of AttOrneys General
 rss,aa sr CaHoraan

Next Convention Of Attor1eys General
 Goes to Colorado.
 Austin, Texas. Feb. 2l.-+The next convention of the National Association of Attorneys General was called to meet in Denver next August by ma iority of the committee here tonight.
 The date of the meeting will, be de- cided by a meeting to held in St. Louis March g. Attorneys General Hadley. Jackson and Assistants Lightfoot and Blake continued their conference with reference to trusts and necessary leg islation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

that they would be required to file such bonds. It was further brought out that while Sanderson was the lowest bfd- der on all but three of the forty@one items in the schedule, that the Stafe would have saved &l.000.o00 if the cofls tracts had been awarded to the low est bidder on these three Items
 On direct examination. Snyder denied that he was in any conspiracy to "whitewash" those charged with fraud
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
cnpE nILL PAssEx
Amendment to Hsrohabit ulswunsIas
 Post Card Voted Doxvn.

Washington. Feb. 24--Tha bili t0 re vfsc the criminal code of the UnAed States was passed by the committee of that 1t might be put upon It's passaEe z An amendment proposed by the pas3 once Department prohibiting the send ing of postal cards with .disgustsn& matter displayed on them through tho malls, was voted down.
 Senator Bailey said some people arc word placed too many restrictions om the mall service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
AvENcrs BROTHER's MURDER.
Christmas Tragedy Ia South Carolina
 Has a Sequel.

ChrlBfmas TFaBeuF To SVutH OHkUa1uA'
 Has a Sequel.
 Charlotte, N. C.. Feb. 24.-A tele- phone message from The Observer to- night from Rock Hill, s. G. says that Grover weIch. whose brother was slain in row at Kershaw. S. C., last Christ mas by Berry Mobley. shot and killed Mobley on a train tonight as 1t reached Pleasant Hill.
 Both men were on their way to Lam caster for a preliminary hearing of the Kershaw tragedy. Welch surren- dered. Both men are of prominent South Carolina families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

Tr YOU HAVE INDIGESTION
 Or Dvspepsim, est pOvve's Whese Wheat Bread and get over tt. maae lreah every aftern0on. tickets TOT :5 eenfa.
 1as Montgomery Street. Phone 24l4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

Right here at cur warehouse. no railroad tracks to crons, no waatfnm, right prices, acid phOsphateu. kagnif Gayle. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
LIKES LOCAL SCHOOL.
Alezanaer clty,a nIayor waata

Alexander Cify's Mayor Wants Plans
 For Kas Use.
 T. c. Russell, Mayor of Alexander City, has asked Mayor Teague to pro- vide him with plans of the Decatur Street Schqol. with specifications and figures of cost. Mayor Russell wishes the information so that Alexander City may make arrangements for the com gtruction of a similar building.
 Mayor Teague will try to assemble the plans and drawings wished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25

state of Alahama. County sf Assnssonsrx. VI A. 6. wooltolk, Cashier of the ah0ys- named bank. do solemniy swear that fhe above statement is true to the best of ny A"s"'s ~ 4. S. wooLFoLK.
 Cashier Subscribed ana sworn to before me alkif g1st day of February 1908.
 R. H. YAREHcU0H.
 Notary Public coRREcT--Attestt ; . r. gTDLE.ENWERCE J. g. WILCOX,
 IL. M. HOBBIE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
NEGRO SHOT
 BY OFFICER Patrolman Hill's Aim
 Morally True. FRANK CRANBERRY MAY DIE After Chicken Thief Fought Bullet
 Was Fired. Had Knocked Dewn oaacer Carroll whea omeer Hiil Came to, Res sas-Grs.ssrry Sew T. Hos

Following a desperate encounter yes- terday morning about 3:30 o'clock be- tween PatroIman J. W. Carroll and a negro named Frank Granberry. Police
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-25
aIoussumsry, in ths state sf AGaba-sa, ss
 the Ciese os Bantnssss

Sapital stock paid In ... .ti0po. 90e a4 Undivided profisA less sxpsnsss
 and taxes paid @.... 96,9e4. % National bank notes 0utstand-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
RIVER MEETING CALLED OFF
President Ellis Revokes Notice Of
Subordinate Officials.
SEES NO NEED OF SESSION NOW
Omaha ana Kansas City Did Not Re-
spond 20 the Cali and so are
I'm sympathy with It's
Revocation.

Because President Edgar c. Ellis and
vice presidents OF the Missouri River Nav
igation congress failed to see the neces-
sity OF a meeting of the vice presidents
composing the executive council" the
meeting called by Vice President ]. L.
Kennedy and Secretary George c. Cali
has been declared off and will not be held.
Vice President F. d. Wead Of Nebraska
and those prominent in the work for
the Missouri river In Omaha agreed with
President Ellis that a meeting in Sioux
City at present was unnecessary and the
proposal Of the Sioux Cityans that another
congress be held IN Yankton this fail was
III advised. They also agreed with Mr..
Ellis that Call and Kennedy had no right
TO call a meeting Of the executive council.
as President Ellis was not absent on a
vacation or not attending to his duties.
In explaining the action Mr.. Call has
written to vice presidents that Sioux City
was not suffering from floods nor the ef-
fects OF the financial panic, as Kansas
City was and the city would be glad to
entertain the vice presidents. He also sug-
gested that the executive council should
have a meeting before the campaign that
candidates for congress may re put on
record as to whether they would support a
measure for the Improvement OF the Mis-
souri, river.
s. A. Searle Of Omaha, who last week
delivered an address to the Iowa Grain
Dealers association at Des Moines. takes
the position that the two parties, the re-
publican and democratic, are both pledged
to the work of river Improvement and he
believes that to be sufficient. He read
from the national platforms at Des Moines
and said In a meeting of Omaha river en-
thusiasts held Wednesday afternoon that
either party was pledged to the policy of
improving the rivers and congressman who
are candidates on either ticket are nat
urally bound by the pledge.
Mr.. Call OF Sioux City, secretary of the
Missouri River Navigation congress, is
said to be a candidate for congress and
has committed himself to the work for
the Missouri river.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
FoUR-scoRE SPAN OF LIFE
Mrs. Catherine DugEan Dies Mt
Eighty and VIII BE Buried
Friday.

Funeral services of Mrs. Catherine Dug
gan. who died Wednesday afternoon at 1
o'clock. will be held at the family home at
10i4 South Thirteenth street at $3.50 Friday
morning, with services at the German
Catholic church, Ninteenth and Dodge
streets, at Q o'clock. Interment will be in
the cemetery OF the Holy sepulchre. Mrs.
Duggan was the wife of Lawrence Duggan,
an omahaR for many years. who died eight
cen years ago. Mrs. Duggan was 80 years of
age and connected with many old families.
She was the grandmother Of Mrs. J. j.
Donahue, jr.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
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Do your trad " Do voUr trad.
mg carp, we ing early, we
0OSeH9 q close at
p. m. except N n ., eYeen,
Saturday. ~ SsiI5dsv
is Remnant DaV

This will be the greatest remnant sale
of the reason. All our fine Wash
Goods, Dress Goods. Linens, Muslins,
etc. will be closed u at unheard of
prices, Wash Goods worth up to soc
a yard, at 10c, INC, &c and 3hc
10000 yards of Batiste, Organizes,
J%aconets, Lawns, worth 1Oc a yard, at
per yard
lO'OOO yards of Batiste, Organizes.
Printed Wash Goods, worth 12hc a
yard, at per yard ............3KH
lo'OOO yards of all kinds Of Wash
Goods, 12hc to 19c a yard. at DC
lz'OoO yards of all kinds of Wash
Goods, worth up to Csc, yard 7k6
89c Mercerized Damask, at yard 15X
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24
Stove Department

STEEL RANGES Hole Steel Range,
with 20 inch square oven, high warm
ing closet, a combination wood and
coal CRATE, best grade of steel, hand
rivited, asbestos lined, the regular
price of such a range is from $4,000
to $4,000, on sale at. 80. e.. 1924, 95
Four-Hole steel Cook Stove, 10 inch
square oven, 8 inch lids, a regular
$500 stove on sale at $685.
Four-Hole cast iron Cook Stove, IS in.
oven, very nice little stove, you pay
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24

Of Wash Goods, French
Ginghams, Scotch Ginghams, Silk
Organdies, French Organizes, Silk
Tissue and all the finest kind of 1908
Wash Goods, long remnants, at per
yaru s.-s.ss... .s.--As S--..10t
of Toll du Nord, A. F. C.,
and other IL hc Dress G~inghams, at
per yard &c
of 10c White Goods, at per
yard .......... ........,,2b&
of 1910 and 15c White
GOODS at a yard ..........s...5C
Remnants OF 25c to soc White Goods, ,
at per yard loo
lsc Dotted Swiss at a yard .....1Oc
One case of Standard Prints. 10 yards
limit at per yard ...-........2h
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-24

from $500 to $4,000 for this kind
OF a stove, on sale. 80. Of
Single burner Oil Stoves. cast iron oil
fount, at .25H
A complete line of Gas Stoves and
Plates, from $500 down to S1.25
Buy your Heating Stoves now and save
half. A good Round Oak Stove, 10
inch fire pot, full nickled and ring
ed, at each .........,. sc. Oh
Hard Coal and Hot Blasts, at less than
half price.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
IS IN LOOKUP NOW
Sixteen Year Old Lad Who Escaped from Charities
 Under Lock.
TELLS STORY OF THEFT
After Taking $500 from His Fathers Trousers November 29 He Is
 Taken in Hartford.

"Well. I doat know as my conscience bothers me very much" said Francis ]. Reynolds, a l6-years-old self-con- fessed thief, who reposed New Year'' day on the comfortable side of board in police headquarters. His head was turned toward the wall as if he wa7 trying to forget the fact that his faith CT. John r. Reynolds of l52 Newhall street. Is prosecuting him for stealing $500 from his trousers on the morning of Nov. 29
 of he wouldn't prosecute mo I guess could get by all right" said Francis, who Is pale and fragile, and has star ing eyes.
 "I haven't been so bad but what could turn over new leaf if they gave me chance. But, say, what's the use?" he added Its all in a life time Fellow must have a good time while the money lasts. Why did l steal from the folks and make q getaway Why? Because | didn't like to be at home. They gave me a whipping every time didn't need it. and l guess the rest of the story is bad company. Well, the police have got me now and l hope the folks go light It's New Years. you know They haven't been in to see me yet, but they'll be here all right, all right I'm willing to do the right thing if they let up on me. That's square, ain't it?'
 Reynolds was arrested in Hartford Tuesday night by Detective Hart of that city at Longs hotel. where he had been living since Nov. 2S on the money he admits stealing from his father. He was very much surprised when the de- tective Ut him in durance, but after ward he took philosophical view of matters. He was brought to New Ha- ven yesterday noon, and, instead of be- i ing lodged in the detention ward of the Organized Charities. was placed in the lookup at police headquarters, for lit has been demonstrated to the New Haven police that the Organized Char ities cannot hold Francis any longer | than he cares to be held.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
Mary Kirby JAWton.

Miss Mary Kirby Lawton, daughter of ex-Police Commissioner James J. Lawton of No. 15 High street, died yesterday morning following an oper- ation for appendicitis. Miss Lawton has been sick for about three weeks with the disease. She was twenty eight years of age and was not mar ried. She belonged to no societies. but had large circle of friends who loved her dearly.
 Besides her parents the deceased leaves a brother. James J. Lawton, jr. Funeral services will be conducted at the home of her parents on Saturday at 9:30 a. m., and there will be a sol emn requiem high mass celebrated at St Mary's church at 10 o'clock. The burial will be St. Bernard's ceme- tery and M. F. Walker will have charge of the arrangements.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
Oliver |. WoodfortI.

As the result of severe paralytic shock, Oliver l. Woodford died Tues day morning, at his residence, No. 26 Chestnut street. West Haven.
 Mir. Woodford was born in Avon, Ct, sixty-two years ago. In 1861. but six teen years of age. Mir Woodford join ed Company E, Eleventh regiment, and served all during the Civil war. After the war he came to New Haven.
 For some time he had been employ ed at the Winchester Repeating Arms company. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Ralph Greene of West Haven. three sons. William Woodford, rector of the Episcopal church in Seymour, Robert and Frank Woodford, both of West Haven.
 Funeral services will be held Friday
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
Mrs. William H. Cheney.

The death of Jelnetta A. Gage, wid- ow of William H. Cheney, occurred on Tuesday, at the residence of her son, MT. l.. B. Cheney, of No. 114 Fountain street, Westville. Mrs Cheney was taken sick last March with a cancer, which caused her death.
 Mrs. Cheney came to this city forty years ago from New York state. where she was born. Her husband died elev- en years ago. She Is survived by two
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
PRESIDENTRECEIVES Greets Home and Foreign Dig nitaries and 5000 of
 the Public.
HIS SEVENTH RECEPTION
In His Eagerness to Greet President Admiral Brownson Ovcrlooks
 Surgeon Rixey.

Washington, Jan. For the seventh time as president of the United States Theodore Roosevelt to-day oficia;ed at the New Year reception at the White House. Assisting him in exchanging the salutations of the season were Mrs. Roosevelt and the members and women of the cabinet
 The president greeted first the vice. president and members of his cabinet then foreign ambassadors and minis ters. the judiciary, senators and repre- sentatives, army and navy officers and other digntaries and then the public
 The public line extended from the west gate in double column for two blocks down Seventeenth street past the State, War and Navy building. It was a joyous holiday throng and ler; its impress of good feeling on the pres idont, who, after more than four hours of handshaking, expressed exhilaration rather than exhaustion.
 Rear Admiral Brownson was one of > the first officers of the navy to greet %esident Roosevelt. To do this he
 1t his place in the line as soon as he
 itered the White House and made his .,aSay through the crowd and into the l6F1ed narlor, passing Rear Admiral Rixey and taking his place immediately af- ter the army officers who preceded the navy. Admbal Brownson's bf9d~Iwas >erasped by several of his srfother off, cers as he was making his way ahead of them. After his greeting to the president, which was cordial, he re- nlained in the east room for some time chatting and receiving greetings.
 President Roosevelt took occasion in his New Years greeting to pr. Starr, who has just celebrated his tooth Birth day anniversary to congratulate the veteran member of the oldest inhabi- tants association and wish him many returns of the day
 You, sir, have seen the growth of this republic" said the president as he recognized Dr. Starr, and recalled his previous New Years visits.
 Dr. Starr made an earnest reply, whereupon the president remarked; Any word from you, sir, will receive instant consideration"
 Secretary Cortelyou. who has been confined to his home for some time past with an attack of the grip was able to attend the reception to-day.
 The last person in the line, news paper man, asked the president if he was tired, Not a bit" he replied, laughing. Just then Chief Usher Stone Informed the president that he had shaken hands 5,645 times. Beyond another laugh, the president made no answer. The reception terminated at 157 p. m.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
Up One FIiuht,

afternoon at 2:S0, in Christ Episcopal church, West Haven, Rev. MT, Gam mack officiating. Members of the Ad- miral Foote post, G. A. R., are invit- ed to attend the services. The grand army service will be conducted by Ad- mral Foote Post The body will be inferred in the Oak Grove cemetery.
 Graham & Hayes are the undertake CTS in charge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
Mrs. W. c. Moves.

Maria F. Skeeles. wife of Waterman C. Moves, .died yesterday morning at her residence. No. 47 Oak street, West Haven. She was sixty-six years of age, and besides her husband, is sure vivcd by daughter, Miss Nellie Moves. ..Ns-s...
 Funeral services will be. held satur- day afternoon at s:so o'clock at her residence. Interment will be in the Oak Grove cemetery, West Haven
 Beechcr & Bennett are the underta. kers in charge
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02

sons, l.. B. Cheney of westville, and Arthur Cheney of Southington, and one daughter, Miss Alice M. Cheney.
 The Rev. MT. Davis. pastor of tho Westville Congregational church, will officiate at funeral services, which will be held this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at No. ll4 Fountain street Interment will be in the Westville cemetery.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-01-02
CROWD DANCES AT ARNtoRY.
Final EycHing of Nj. C. B. Bazaar
 Brought Out Rig Attendance.

One of the 'argest crowds that ever attended dance in the armory filled the place last evening on the occasion of the wind uo of the bazaar of the Machine Gun battery under Lieutenant Morley
 The four days have proved success ful beyond anticipatio for the SOL ready to wish all a happy and above all a prosperous new year.