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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
BIRTHS EXCEED DEATHS
 SHOWN BY STATISTICS
Santtary Departments Statement Fer January Reports Eighty-Six Births
 And Eighty Deaths.

f That eighty six persons were born and eighty died in Montgomery in Jan- uary is shown by the report of the Sanitary Department. The report for the month was published yesterday. An interesting feature of the state ment Is that the only death from contagious disease was resultant from measles. In all, eight cases of con- tagious diseases were reported: three of diphth eria. three of small.pox. and one of measles and one of scarlet fever.
 Of the eighty deaths reported the largest number. caused by 8 single malady, was as is usual at this sea- son. due to pneumonia, from which ten deaths had their direct cause. Seven died of tuberculosis. five of cancer. five of heart failure, four of nephritis, four of paralysis, four of seniilty, three of angina pectoris, and three of heart disease tr.
 Gun shot wounds caused the death of two persons.
 Of the persons who died thirty-seven were whites and forty-three negroes; forty-five males, thlrty-hve females,
 The following shows the social re- Iationship of the decedents:
 Children. under ten years, 15; single, over ten years, IS: married, 26; wid- owed, IT; unknown, {. Total, 80.
 The births recorded were: whites males 21; females 2s; negroes. males 21. females 10.
 The Sanitary Department made twen- ty-one fumigations where had been contagious disease. It made 904 inspec- tions and 344 re-inspections.
 Following is copy of the report Of the work done by the meat inspection branch of the department:
 Ante-MOrtem Inspection.
 Beef cattle. 943; calves. S5; sheep, 12; goats, g; hogs, 357; total, 1,406.
 Rejected.
 Beef cattle, IT; hogs, 4; total, 21. To- tai to go to slaughter. 1884.
 POst-MOFtem Inspection.
 Beef cattle. 76s pounds: hogs. 260 pounds; beef flyers. 150 pounds; hog flyers, 357 pounds: bruised meat cut away. 200 pounds: total amount con- demned. 1.73A pounds.
 Meats Inspected from West.
 Beef cattle, no; calves, 5s; goats, 20: total. 1ss.
 Meats InsIected from COuBtFy.
 Beef cattle, 80; calves 12; goats. 6: hogs. 16s: total. 22s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
MRS. LOEB DEAD.
Beloved Wife of Jacques Loeb Died
 Iaaf Niaht.

Beloved Wife of Jacques Loeb Died
 Last Night.
 The many friends of Mrs. Jacques Loeb will be grieved to hear of her death at a local infirmary at a late hour last night.
 Mrs. Loeb had been i'll for only a few days and the news of her death I.y.
 Mrs Loeb was 46 years old. She was horn in Montgomery in 1882, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs. Henry Well.
 Twenty-three years since, she was married to Jacques Loeb. who. with four children. survive her: Lueien Loeb, Miss Celia Loeb. Miss Blanche Loeb and Raphael Loeb. Her brothers and sisters surviving her are Abe Well. simon We'll. Leon Well. Mrs. Julia Henle and Mrs. Leo Larshutz, of Huntsville.
 In the death of Mrs. Loeb Montgom- cry loses one of It's most Prominent and dearly beloved women. She was possessed in an unusual degree of those traits that attract. eudear and hold as friends those fortunate enough to come within range of her personality. Tn the various walks of life she win be missed.
 Equally loved and admired as wife sister, mother and friend, she was en- dowed with brilliant mental attain ments and a wide charity.
 The time at which the funeral will be held has not been appointed, Arrange rnents are deferred pending the arrival of her children, Lucien Loeb and Miss CeciIe Loeb. who are absent from home 10 attend college. The sorrowful news of their mothers death was conveyed to them by telegraph last night and they will come to Monteomerv af once
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
------------------ - ASSAULTED A CHILD.
Jefferson County Negro Held on seri-
 Oum Charge.

1G
 Ous Charge.
 Birmingham. Ala. Feb, 2s-(Speciail Horace Cunningham, a negro, ~ years of age, has been lodged In tne county jail here being brought rom Wylam, in the western part Of Jet- ferson County where Lettie Phillips the eleven years old daughter of Will liam Phillips, a we'll known miner. was assaulted by a negro in the woods pe- tween the commissary and her home
 The negro stopped the child at secluded spot and threatened her With death if she screamed. The child however, screamed but not until the negro had terribly bruised her arm and limb and otherwise hurt her. The negro made off before injurins the child.
 A posse was made up headed by Chief of Police Eubank and Cunning ham was arrested and hastened to the city, The child will recover though physicians are in attendance.
 The negro denies the allegations and says that he was not near the place at the time the assault was made.
 When taken before the little girl the negro did not appear frightened. The girl said that the negro looked much like her assailant, but she would not De positive. She said he had on similar clothing but the man who had mis- treated her was somewhat taller.
 Witnesses say they saw Cunningham following the child last afternoon shortly before the attack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
CHANGES ON THE A. B. AND A.
Railroad OhiaIs Transferred and Sam,
 Lose Offices.


 IaIladega, Feb. 2S-(Special. IA general shake-up and reduction fin ex- penses and working force goes into ef- feet on the A. B. and A. Railroad to- morrow. The new road is building from Brunswick to Birmingham ana which Is now completed to this point
 Eight dispatchers are suspended at LaGrange and Fitzgerald, Ga, and the trainmasters at LaGrange and Talla- dega are suspended. The office of Road Master Is abolished and this denart- ment will be handled by the superjn- tendent. F. D. Munson, who has been trainmaster at LaGrange. comes to TaI. ladega as Superintendent c. L. Rru- ner's chief clerk and former Chief CIeTl, F. D. A. Malum is given a clerksbin Tn the Superintendents office. j. | Miligan. trainmaster at Talladega. has been reduced to the local agency and E' Williamson. who has been the local agent. has been made MT. MiIllFan.s chief clerk.
 An operator and stenographer in the former trainmaster's office here have been suspended and the same thing has taken place all along the line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
I N SOC I E T Y
RECEPTION LAST EVENING

RECEPTION LAST EVENING
 AT BAPTIST CHURCH.
 brilliant social function of yester- day was the reception given at the new First Baptist Church on Perry Street, when the members of the Work- ing Circle and of the Ladies Aid were hostesses and the beautiful assembly room was thrown open to receive all members of the congregation and their friends. The hall was beautified by lavish placing of choice cut flowers. On on side a table in red tones was arranged for the serving of coffee In the center was a tall vase filled with red carnations and on silver candle sticks in which red candles burned fluffy bows of red maline were tied Pouring coffee from this attractive table were Mrs. Joseph Norwood and Mrs. E. Wagner.
 On the other side of the hall from a pink table chocolate was poured by Mrs. L. L. Lasseter and Mrs, J. (. Me- Cord. Pink carnations ahd pink shaded candles in silver candelabra adorned the table. Other vases on tables and cabinets were jonquils. Those in the line. who received the callers who came in many numbers to be present at this Church House Warm ing were Mrs Charles Stakely. Presf- dent, of the Ladies Aid; Mrs. J. l.. Cobbs. President of the Working Cir cle, and the other officers of the two organizations, Mrs. R. L. Butt. Mrs. E. S. Mattel. Mrs. D. F. Gorrie. Mrs. 5. McDaniels, the leaders of the several divisions of the two organizations who are Mrs. B. W. Gay. Mrs. c. S. Ander- son, Mrs. Laura Alley. Mrs. W. W. seidle, Mrs. c. G. Miles. Mrs. ]. D. Burke. Mrs. J. D. Clements. Mrs. s. G. Bennett, Mrs. W. s. Payne, and Mrs. Nj. c. Scott.
 This was a very delightful gather ing and one of great interest to the members of the First Baptist Church as we'll as to their friends.
 The members of the two organiza- tions who were hostesses last evening have together raised about $20,09O toward the erection of the splendid edifioe on Perry Street and they have done by their work noble service. By through organization they have put all the women of their church in touch with the work.
 Several music numbers by Mrs A B Washburns and Mir. Junius Pierce were on the program for last evening and a very much enjoyed feature was the snurnber of recitations by Miss Estelle Mitchell.
 DANCE AT COUNTRY CLUB
 LAST EVENING.
 A number of the members of the County Club and their guests enjoyed an informal and delightful dance last evening when those who attended weret Miss Moore of Birmingham. Miss But Ter of Kentucky. Miss Frances Jones, Mir. and Mrs. Ray Jones. Mir. and Mrs Browder Film. Miss Patsie Tyson. Miss Dorsie Tyson. Miss Lucia Richardson. Miss Roberta Roberts, Miss Mary Kirkpatrick. Miss Marie Alexander. Miss Elizabeth Andrews, Miss Mildred Andrews. Messrs. Earle Young, Win chester. Herbert Jones, Frank Ran dolph, Frank Browder. John H. Wal lace, IT,, William Hurter. Clifford Stewart, William Conniff, Merrill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
DEBATE IN CLAYTON.
Judges Declare Thnt Bachelors M

Judges Declare Thnt Bachelors May
 Stay In Town.
 Clanton. Feb. 2S.--(Special )--Last night at the Court House a debate was participated in by several prominent men of Clanton.
 The subject of the debate was Shall the old Bacheolrs be Made to Marry or Leave TownT"
 This entertainment was to have been given some time ago, but on account of rains it had been postponed, and the large audience last night showed how eagerly 1t had been looked forward to and the generous applause given the speakers showed their appreciation and enjoyment.
 Speaking on the affirmative were Rev. J. l.. Price and W. NJ. Adams. while the negative side of the question was upheld by Abe Kanter and T "A. Curry.
 The judges were J. P. Elliott. W. T. Callen and W. H. Wright. who rend-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
COURT IN RUssELL.
Judge Evans win Take Up Docket
 MOudny.

Judge Evans VIII rake up DOcAeG
 Monday.
 Scale, Feb. 2s.-(special )--The spring term of Russell County Circuit Court will convene here Monday morn ing with Judge A. A. Evans presiding.
 The contractors will begin work re- modelling the Court House immediately after court adjourns. which will be about March IS. Mir. SeiS says he ex- poets to complete the work within three months. The Commissioners have already obtained the money to pay for the work.
 The infant daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. N. Anderson of Hurtsboro. died Tuesday evening at their home in Hurtsboro. The remains were brought to scale for interment.
 J. F. OEletree, a we'll known far- mer, while covering a house Tuesday evening on his place. about six miles north of Scale. fell off backwards. breaking his collar bone and sustain ing other serious injuries. It Is report ed that his skull was slightly frac- tured but such report has not been con- firmed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
WhItenburr Fcrrr Opened.

Huntsville. Feb. 2S.-(SpeciaI.)- The Whitesburg ferry across the Ten nessee River was placed fin operation today. A fine gasoline launch has been purchased by James B. White. owner of the ferry franchise. The Huntsville Business Mems Club sub scribed $500 to assist in the enterprise and 1t is believed that Huntsville's trade with the people south of the river will be more than doubled, now that amply ferry facilities have been pro- vided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Wants Mediation.
Engineers OR Atlantic Coast Line Ap-
 peal to CommlaaAOn.

AsHtAAeetH VA AtAahtAc COast A4Ame Ap~
 peal to Commission.
 Washington, Feb. 2S---Martin A. Knapp, Chairman of the Interstate Cohmerce Commission. and pr. Charles P. Neill, Commissioner of Labor, were today requested by the engineers of the Atlantic Coast Line to act as mediators in their controversy with the officials of that system in the matter of the prbposed reduction in their wages.
 Conference recently have been held between the officials and the engineers of the Atlantic Coast Line, at which, 1t is understood. the proposition was made to reduce wages ten per cent. No agreement was reached and the engi- neers appealed to the Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Commissioner of Labor No date has been fixed for the conference be- tween the Coast Line and its englnees.
 Commissioned Neill said that a con ference will probably be held tomor- row to consider the controversy be- tween officials of the Southern Railway Company and those of its employees who have declined to accept the wage reduction urged by the management.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Accuaed of seIllnn Wlne.

Huntsville. Feb. -(SpaciaLl-- L. M. Darough and J. F. Lenox. pro- prietors of the restaurant at the south ern depot. have been arrested on charges of unlawfully selling wine It Is claimed that a l6-year-old boy who was arrested for drunkenness day or two ago charges that he bought the wine at the restaurant This Is the second time that Darough and Lenox have been arrested and they were convicted in the city court on the first charge, the matter being ap- peaIed to the law and equity court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Mitchell Fined aS0.

Huntsville Feb. 2S.--fSpecial. )- Charles Mitchell white man. of West Huntsville. was heavily sentenced yes- terday afternoon after a trial before Justice Byard on a charge of abandon ing his family. He stated to the court that he was tired of living with his wife and did not intend to support her. This statement impressed the court and Mitchell was fined S5o and given a
 sentence of six months at hard labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
MRS. GANTNER DROPS DEAD.
Birmingham Visitor Shocked at FIndipe
 Daughter HI.

Birmingham. Feb. 2s.--Mrs Sarah E, Gantner of Nashville. Ind. dropped dead here today at the bedside of her sick daughter. Mrs. II. F. Haven.
 Mrs. Haven was stricken with ap- pendicitis, and her mother was sent for The shock of seeing her daughter so i'll was too much for her and she suc- cumbed to a heart attack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29

Moore, Henry Crenshaw, George Peag- Ter, William Davidson. Frank Stolen wercke, Emmett seibeis. MISS SEEDS ENTER
 TANNED AT CARDS Miss Dorothy seibs gave a pretty card party yesterday afternoon when she was assisted by her sisters, Miss Annie seibs and Miss Paula Seibs-
 The score cards were hearts on which were pen sketches and original verses by the young hostess.
 Two prizes were awarded at the close of the games of bridge. To Miss Lu- cia Richardson was awarded a lovely pair of beauty pins. and to Mrs. War ren Tyson a beautiful gold bar pin.
 Miss Seibs's guests were entertained at luncheon after the games were end ed. They were: Mrs. Warren Tyson. Mrs. Edmond Taber, Miss Lucia Rich ardson. Miss May Tyson, Miss Eliza beth Andrew, Miss Clement Marks Miss Jennie Slstrunk, Miss Susie May. Miss Matilda Norwood. Miss Margaret Rice. Miss Mary Kirkpatrick, Miss Jo- sepha Wilcox, Miss Rebecca Rusledge. and Miss Elizabeth Baldwin.
 The following invitations has been Issued:
 1sss--SiIver wedding--1s0S
 MT. and Mrs. Abe Behr, Mir. and Mrs. Samuel Loeb request the pleasure or your company on the twenty-fifth am niversary of their marriage Saturday evening, March the fourteenth, Standard Club. Reception to l0; cotillion 10 to IF.
 Carrie Gerson Abe Behr Emma Behr Samuel Loeb IN COMPLIMENT TO MRS. sEIBELs. One of the delightful small compH- mentary functions of the week was the small informal bridge whist party given by Mrs. Herbert Battle Friday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Temple Seibels one of the charming brides of the season.
 IN COMPLIMENT TO MRS.
 sEIBELs AND MISS JOHNSON. Mrs. Robert Goldthwaite entertained a few friends delightfully."- yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Temple Seibels and her guest Miss Johnson or Birmingham. There were four tables arranged for bridge and the games were followed by buffet luncheon.
 
 His friends will be sorry to Iearl cf the accident to Mir. Jake Kaufman in suffering a sprained ankle as the re- suit of being thrown out of his buggy by a runaway horse. He is confined in consequence to his home, 11s Sayre Street.
 Mrs John R. o'Brien will leave this morning for Mobile where she goes to visit Mrs. Albright and to attend Bsr- al Gras.
 Mir. and Mrs. N. W. Brooks will leave tomorrow for Mobile to attend Mardi Gras.
 Miss Bessie Winn and Mrs. Carter of Virginia have gone to Mobile to visit friends.
 
 MT. J. p. o'Brien will go to Mobile this morning to attend Mardi Gras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29

three years ago and the site of the new building will be on the corner of Fourth Avenue and Nineteenth Street on the opposite corner from the land company's office. The fact that work Is to commence in the near future on the building is a source of much grat- ihcation to the people of this city, who have been long interested in the new hufIdfn1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
WHIPS PUPIL. PAYS FINE.
Jefferson County Teacher Taken Into
 Court.

Birmingham. Feb. 9s.-(special)- Charles Harrison. school teacher at Kimberly. in the northern part of Jeff ferson county. was fined $25 and costs in the criminal court this morning. Frank Deedmeyer acting judge.
 He was charged with beating Clar- ice Ann Roberts. one of his pupils. The costs and fine amount to $2O0.
 Considerable interest was taken in the case, the court being attended by a large number of witnesses. An ap- peal will be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
HundIev ln HuntgviIIe,

Huntsville, Feb. -(Speclal.)- judge Oscar R. Hundley. accompanied by Mrs. Hundley, has arrived in this city from Washington en route to Bir- mingham, where he will preside over term of the Federal Court. Judge Hundiey will not discuss the matter of his confirmation except to state that he is absolutely certain that he will be confirmed. Judge Hundley left Huntsville today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
BETTER THAN SPANKING.

Spanking doas net enrs children Of bad- wetting There Co e constitutional caraa for this trouble. Mrs, M. snmmerM nex W, No Ire Dame. Ind, will send free Co any naosh- CT her successful home treatrnsnts with 4nlt instructions. Send no money. but wtite her today if your children trouble you Q Rhi4 way Don't blame the child, the enaneaa are 1t can't help t. This tFeAtmenH a1aa cures adults and aged people treuhiaa wtek urine difficulties hY day or night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
BUILDING IN BBssEMER.
Contract for Government Structure to
 Ra ANsnrnea

Birmingham. Feb. 2s.-(Special. J. The contract for the erection of the new Government building for Bessemer will be let on April II. The plane and specihcations will reach this city in a few days when bids will be advertised for.
 pr. c. R. Lewis. postmaster. re- ceived the official notification this morn ing The building will be of either stone or brick as bids will be asked for both.
 The appropriation made bv Con- gress for the proposed new building is $60,000. The lots were purchased
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Y. s. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE,
 WFATHER BUREAU.

The following data. covering a period of 3s years. have been complied from the Weather Bureau records at Montgomery, Alabama They are issued to show the C ditions that have prevailed. dGripe the month in question, for the above peri'd Of years but must not be construed as f''e- cast of weather conditions for tho com ing month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Negro Is Hanged.

Darien. Ga, Feb. 2S-Lse Holmes. a negro. slayer of pr. E. A. Sands, was hanged In the jail yard at noon today. Hc was brought from Savannah last night Holmes said nothing at the gaIlows. except to pray aloud for a short tima
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
FIre in EnrIr EvenInR.

Fire in the residence of Mrs. Sallie A Goodwyn. 24 Brassell street, was extinguished by the Fire Department shortly after o'clock last night. Only slight damage to the roof was done by the fire
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
FIRE IN TALLApEGA.

GOOd Work By Department Saves Prop
 erty From Destruction.
 Talladega, Feb. 2s.-(SpeciaL)-one of the hardest fires to handle that has occurred in TaIladega in some time broke out in the cellar of Henderson's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
WILSON IN TROUBLE
MARENGO COUNTY MAN ACCUSED
 OF SEDUCTION.
Allowed Ball At Linden But He Is Ar rested Immediately On Another Charge-Much Resentment
 shown.

Selma. Feb. 2s.--(Special.)-Bef a justice of the peace in the court house at Linden today was called the case against William Wilson. q we'll known citizen of Marengo county, who lives near Myrtlewood and who Is charged with seduction.
 After the case was called 1t was con tinued for two weeks on account of the absence of material witnesses for the State.
 The offense Is alleged to have been committed by Wilson at his home sew eral months ago. When the case was continued today Wilson was allowed bond of $500. Immediately upon al- lowing the bond two additional war rants were served upon him, one for Kidnapping and the other for carrying concealed weapons.
 Wilson was arrested upon the se- duction charge several weeks ago and at that time the sentiment was so great against him that 1t was feared that he would be taken from the jaii by force. It is believed that the two additional warrants were served against Wilson today so that he could not make bond upon all three charges and would remain in jail as 1t Is feared that relatives of the young woman, who 1t is alleged he wronged, would kill him if he gets out of the jail.
 Miss Virgil Sessions, one of the prin- cipal witnesses in the case was not present at the trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29

The average hourly velocity of the wind is miles.
 The highest velocity of the wind was ts miles from the West on 4th. 1898. Station: Montgomery. Alabanna. Date of issue: February 28. 1908.
 FRANK P CHAFFEE,
 Section Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-29
Fred Brown Dies.

Fred Brown, the young white man who was injured by an electric shock at the barns of the Selma Street ana Suburban Railway Company, died to- night at 9:15 o'clock.
 Ever since the young man was dis- covered lying unconscious upon the ce- ment floor of the barn he has been III a seri-unconscious condition but ear Iv this morning he regained conscious ness sufficiently to state that nc caught hold of a switch and in jerk" ing away from 1t fell upon the floor and struck his head. He leaves ms wife and two children.