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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
MIKE MET THE COUNTESS.
Russian Woman Sent Her Photograph
 ta Hotel,

10 1NOlGAs
 New York, Oct. 13.-Countcss Lydia Rostopichine of Russia. who is in this country on her first visit, chose a novel way to make certain she would have no trouble in reaching her des- tination.
 In a letter to the Martha Washing ton Hotel. engaging rooms, she en- closed a photograph of herself and directly the hotel management to give 1t to the porter, who was to meet the steamer.
 Mike Mayes. one of the baggage handlers, was entrusted with the mis- sion. When the steamship St. Louis docked, Make was one of the first to climb aboard. Armed with the phO- tograph, he made a thorough canvass of every feminine countenance and had no trouble in locating the dis tinguished visitor.
 The countess was highly pleased at the successful outcome of her plan. She is an unusually well educated woman. Fer visit to America Is for the purpose of deliV ering a series of lectures on Russia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Guaranteed Liquor Cure

Drunkenness is progressive dis ease; the moderate thinker is not satisfied with two or threo drinks a day, the craving for more and more becomes irresistible as the disease ad- vances; the result Is Chronic Alcohol ism
 The treatment used successfully by thousands right in their own homes is Orrine. It is sold under a positive guarantee to effect a cure or your money VIII be retunded.
 Urrlne NO. l, is the secret remedy; brine No. 2, is for those willing 10 take the treatment Either form costs $l. Write The brine Co, wash ington. D. C.. for booklet, mailed In plain sealed envelope. Sold by lead- ing druggists and in this city by E. c. Fowler. Montgomery; Cawtnon- Coleman, Selma, Ala. -(S0J
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

DISTRICT AVERAGES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

t Knowles Take for instance the purchasing power of your
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Iar-ever stop to think how far it goes here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Pnpers Read on War.

Huntsville. Oct. 13.-(Specia1.)- Huntsville and Madison County troops that took part in the Civil War fur nished material for the historical sketches read at the meeting of the Virginia Clay-Clopton Chapter, U. b. Mrs. Kate Donegan, Mrs. Margaret Boiling, Miss Sarah Lowe and Mrs .. Kate billiard. the latter giving paR- tial roster of the organizations that formed here for service in the Confed- crate army,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Kehoe-Mays Contest.

Tallahassee. Fla, Oct. 13.-Argu- ments are being heard here today in the Supreme Court on appeal on a writ of error from Judge Malone's decision granting writ of mandamus to compel the Congressional Commit tee in the Third District to meet and canvas the election returns of the re- cent primary election. It Is understood that Mays and Kehoe. whose names have been certified to as the nominee for member of Congress from the Third District, have agreed to abide by the decision of the court without further contest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
rr1,u f,n.. r,nntlnnea-

Mobile, Oct. 13.-(SpeciaI.) I.)-William Irby, the negro held on a dangerous and suspicious charge when found in a backyard of a house in the southern portion of the city, was arraigned be- fore the recorder this morning but his case was continued when 1t developed that there was a question as to how the negro came into possession of the brace and bit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
MT. Tesh fn TuncnIoosn.

Tuscaloosa. Oct. S.-(Special.) )-An interesting address was delivered at the Baptist Church last night by Lu- ther M. Tesh, field secretary of the Worlds Baraca Union. on the work of the Baraca and Philathea classes. T. B. Ward, President. of the Baraca Class of the Baptist Sunday School presided and introduced the speaker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
SOLDIER IS ROBBED.
". l.. Powers Files a Complaint With
 Mobile Police,

". l.. Powers Files a Complaint With
 Mobile Police.
 Mobile, Oct 13.-(SpeciaL)- )-Claiming that he had been knocked down and robbed of SIPS, W. L. Powers. soldier stationed at Fort Morgan and a mem- Der of the s9th Company, Coast Ar tillery. came to police headquarters early this mroning and lodged a com plaint.
 Powers say that he met up with two men in the vicinity of the Louisville and Nashville passenger station and bought them several drinks and sup per. He states that they walked him around town until he did not know where he was at and suddenly one struck him in the mouth while the other jumped on him, going through his pockets and taking therefrom $125. Detective Burch accompanied Powers in a search for the men but was un- successful. Both were white and as the police have a good description of them they will probably be arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
nurial of Mrs. smith.

Decatur, Oct.,e 3.--(SpeciaL )-The funeral of Mrs. Kittie Smith. who died at her home on Canal Street Saturday. took place yesterday and was largely attended. Mrs. Smith was 49 years of the First Methodist Church and the services were held in that church. The interment followed in the city cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
PLEA OF CROWLEY.
Mobile Man Who Killed Platce Said to He InRane.

He Insane.
 Mobile Oct. 13-(Special)-In the Recorders Court tomorrow morning, John Crowley, who stabbed Albert Plaice. his brother-in-ILw, to death sarIy Saturday night. will be arraigned for a preliminary hearing.
 Crowley's father asked for the ex- tension until tomorrow in order to get counsel for his
 It Is not thought that any evidence will be brought out at the prelimin- ary hearing but 1t Is thought the de- fendant will waive examination ana 20 over to a higher court
 Insanity will in all probability be the plea. as Crowley has been an inmate of an insane asylum. A lunacy com mission will probably be appointed to pass on his sanity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
nfnhile nen,ocrntIc CIub.

Mobile; Oct 13.--(SpeciaL)- )-To- morrow night in the German Relief hall at 7:30 o'clock rally of the Bryan and Kern Democratic Club of Mobile will be held when prominent speakers will address the gathering Colonel E. L. Russell will preside over the meeting and E. M Robinson, w. c. Fitts and others will address the Bryan and Kern supporters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
That FlerIdn Anrny.

Jacksonville, Fla, Oct. 13.-Jusuce of the Peace L. D. Howell. who was shot yesterday by w. R. Coulter who. in turn. was shot by Howell. are both still living and are at the county hos pital. Howell, 1t Is said, was shot without provocation, and after being wounded. grabbed the pistol from Coulter and shot the latter. Both men may recover if complications do not set In.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
FIRE IN MOBILE. Merchants Grocery Company Is De-
 HtrOyed,

Mobile. Ala. Oct. 13.-Fire this aft ernoon destroyed the building and con- tents occupied by the Merchants Gro cery Company on Commerce and St Anthony streets entailing a loss of S75.000. The cause of the fire is un- known and was all over the building before it was discovered.
 The loss is partly covered by insu- rance. One fireman was hurt
 A lapge amount of fireworks explod- cd in the building but no one was hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Girl Struck by Anto.

siding at 219 South Jackson Street, was knocked down and painfully bruised b van automobile this afternoon at Conception and Government Streets.
 The automobile is owned and was driven by W. T. Smith. who took the girl to her home II. his machine after the accident. Beyond a few bruises, she was not hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
SUES FOR &3o,00O.
Death of Young AEatxepger Results in Mitigation.

Litigation.
 Mobile. Oct. 13.--(Special.)-In the circuit court this morning a suit was filed for $30.o00 by W. H. Matzenger as administrator of the estate of Will liam H. Matzenger, who was killed when he touched an electric wire at his home in the southern portion of the city last June.
 The bill alleges that through negli- gence on the part of the Mooue TIectric Company. they allowed a pri- mary wire carrying a voltage of 2.00O volts to come in contact with pri- mary wire and producing current in to a residence which was greatly In excess of any current run into resi- dence.
 It will be remembered that during an eIectric storm on June 10 young Matzenger was in the act of turning of an electric light in his yard when he feIl dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
DECIDES AGAINST CITY.
Judge semmes Gives Opinion In Tax
 Caaes

Cases. Oct. 13-tSpeciaI )-In the City Court this morning Judge Semmes rendered lengthy legal opinion in the cases of the City of Mobile against several insurance companies and inc Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City Rail road for taxes.
 The defendants fought the case on the grounds that the tax was illegal ly levied and Judge Semmes this morning sustained the defendants de- murrers, ruling against the city.
 The decision of Judge Semmes held that the levy made by the city in Jan uary 1908, was illegal and that taxes can only be collected in pursuance of a legal levy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Rnv,vnI fn TuncnInon..

Tuscaloosa, Oct. 13.-(SpeciaI. IA series of protracted meetings has be- gun, at the Methodist Church, and will continue throughout the week. the pas. tor. Rev. G. L. Jenkins, being assist ed by Rev J. R. Mccoy, President of Birmingham College and a former pastor of the Methodist Church here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Pre.Id.pt of Meat. Pae,rer.

Chicago, Oct 13.-GeneraE Michael Ryan, of Cincinnati was elected presi- dent of the American Meat Packers Association at today's session of the convention which opened here yester- day. F. F. Clink of Buffalo was elect ed vice president and G. L. Mccarthy of New York, was named secretary Joseph L. Roth of Cincinnati was chosen treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
santa Rosa Tragedy.

Two killed within twenty-four hours, one shot and another poison ed, is the record of Santa Rosa coun- ty during the last two days. news of which reached Pensacola this morn ing.
 At Milton yesterday ofternoon ]. s. Collins, a merchant, became invol- we'd in quarrel with John Bradley, a negro. The latter attacked him with knife and Inflicted several wounds about the neck and breast. The negro was shot. and killed by Collins.
 A few miles from Milton the night previous Andrew Copeland gave A girl a drink of water, In which pois- on had been placed. The girl, Lula Dixon. died within two hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Kaiser CongratuIates Wright,

Lemans, Oct. 13.-Wilbur Wright. the American aeronaut has received a tele- gram from Frederick William, Crown Prince of Germany, congratulating him on his successful flight and regretting that in has been impossible for him to witness them. MT. Wright tele- graphed a speedy thanks to the Prince for his message.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Was Near Asphyxiation.

Eugene L. Reese. prominent young man of this city. had a narrow es- cape from asphyxiation last night, when he went to sleep with the gas turned on in his room.
 The accident was due to the gas not lighting when he turned it on, and thinking that the meter was out of order he retired without turning off the gas. During the night it be- gan to flow, and but for the fact that one window was open he would have probably been asphyxiated.
 He awoke during the the early morning hours, and in attempting to leave the room to get fresh air fell and struck his head against chair This aroused members of the family and they went to his room to find him lying unconscious on the floor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
inannrAciahla rainfall

 s-FOr yesterday. t-For 24 hours end ing 6 am. 18th meridian time. NOTE-The average maximum and minl- mum temperatures and the average rain- fall are made up at each center from the actual number of reports received The state of weather Is that prevailing al ttr1a of observation.
 REMARKS.
 Temperatures changed but slightly dur ing the past twenty-four hours. Frosts were reported from a few stations in Ten nessee, Texas and the Carolinas. No rain fen in the cotton belt.
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE.
 Section Director, Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
rnaurmnce Conpanies Restrained

Beueville, III, oct 13.-Judge Moore in the circuit court here to- day issued a permanent injunction restraining 110 fire, insurance com panies doing business in Illinois from fixing rates and. maintaining a joint agent at East St. Louis. sThe suit was begun in June 1902 by H. J. Hamlin, then attorney general of Ill., iDOfg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Wedding Cards .

Mrs. Archibald Bort Jones has Issued invitations to the marriage of her daughter. Achie B., to Mir. Bion Au- place on Wednesday, october 2s. at half after 6 o'clock. at the St. Fran ces Street Methodist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
DIrectOrn of Inc ErIe.

New York. Oct. RE. H. Harri- man, H. Mo K Twombly, Charles Steele and Norman B. Ream were re- elected directors of the Erie Railroad Company at the annual meeting of the stockholders today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Kills William CIeghorn.

El Paso, Tex, Oct. 13.-Cecil Young last night Killed William Cleghorn at Barstow, Texas. Cleghorn killed Ar thur Howell and fired on Young last August in fight over ranch bound aries. Young shot eleghorn In the back last night as the -4AttsrCstoed in front of the post office reading a let ter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
HonoIuIu sIrbta FIeet

Honolulu, Oct. 13.-The Pacific fleet commanded by Rear Admiral Swim burne. was sighted twenty miles from this port at $40 o'clock this morning. The fleet Is returning here from Sa mao before starting on its voyage back to the coast of California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
ComnIImentu fnr Nrira RnIrnclr,

Miss Mary Bullock, who is visiting in Atlanta, as the guest of Mrs. Albert Akers, is being extensively entertain- ed, and was paid a pretty compliment in The Atlanta Journal of Sunday with her picture and the following notice:
 Miss Bullock is one of the love- Hest and most popular young women of Mobile, and has been a charming visitor to Atlanta during horse show week."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
KEH0E HAS AGREED
WILL ABIDE DECISION or sU-
 PREME COURT.
Candidate for Congress Wants Demo- cratic Harmony = Eugene L. Reese Has Narrow Escape
 From Death.


 Pensacola, Fla, Oct. 13.-(Special. Hon. J. Walter Kehoe. one of the sontesting candidates for Congress and to whom with Dannitte H. Mays the other candidate, were sent com municatlons by the Third Con sional committee requesting that they abide by the decision of the supreme court in the intehest of harmony, to- day gave out an interview, in which he states that he will accept the propersition of the Congressional committee.
 The, committee at recent meeting requested the two contesting candid ates to submit to the decision of the supreme court of Florida, to which court the contest case has appealed and the one against whom the court decides withdraw from the race and support the other
 MT. Kehoe says that the proposition Is fair and just one and that in the interest of harmony in the party which Is very essential, due to the fact that the Republicans are very ac- tive, that he will accept it and in the event MT. Mays is given the decision that he will cheerfully support the latter for Congress.
 Nothing has yet been heard from MT. Mays by the chairman of the Congressional committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

Huntsville. Oct 13.-(special.)- The receipts at the Madison County Dfspensary for the week just closed amounted to $5,oOo. breaking the rec ords for every week since the dispen- sary was established, except Christ mas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Hammer sprines Rurns.

Kansas City, Oct, 13-One-half of the business portion of Bonner Springs. Kan, watering resort twen- ty miles west of Kansas City, was de- stroyed 3y fire today, causing a loss estimated at $100.00O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

raigned before Judge Clarke on Q charge of stealing s2 from c. L. Simms. proprietor of saloon on Dau- phin Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
HuntsviIIe Y. M. O. A I...u,.,

Huntsville, Oct. 13.-(SpeciaI.) l. The Y. M. c. A. Auxiliary Society is arranging for a series of lectures to be given here for the benefit of the association. Ralph Bingham will be brought here on Oot. 22..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

Col. F. |. Russell and Miss Eoline Russell returned last night from New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Aeee Wilson Convicted.

Mobile, Oct. 13-(Special. )-Agee Wilson. a young negro. and several times before the Recorder on charges of petit larceny and thefts, was con- victed this morning when he was ar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

WEATHER CuNDIELONSs
 Fair weahter with clear skies prevails throughout nearly the whole country this morning, and rainfall occurred only in the extreme northwestern and extreme south eastern sections. At Jupiter, Fla, 8 56 inches of rain has fallen during the past 24 hours, and continued at [ am, today. The distribution of atmospheric pressure is practically the same as yesterday, ex- cept that the area of high barometer that was over the middle section has moved farther eastward. This movement has been followed by a slight rise in temperature in the Mississippi valley and Gulf states. Temperatures have also risen in the northwest preceding the low pressure area central over Montana. Frosts were again reported from a few places in Texas, Ten hessee, and the Carolinas. The indications are that fair weather will continue in Ala bama during tonight and Wednesday, win somewhat higher Temperature Wednesday.
 COTTON REGION BULLETIN.
 Montgomery. Ala, for the 24 hours ending ct am. 18th meridian time:
 TuasdaV 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

Miss Martha Newman has returned to her home in Milton. Fla. after a visit to relatives and friends in Mo- bile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Tuestlay Tea Clnh.

The meeting of the Tuesday After noon Tea Club was an informal but very attractive one as Mrs. R. 8. Bacon was hostess for the occasion. Only the members, Mrs. William Hunter, Mrs. Paul Wilson, Mrs. Russell Ladd and Mrs. Palmer Pillians. were pres ent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
rnwagements Announced.

Mobile. Oct. 13.--(Special. )---An en- ragement of much interest to Moph- ians is that of Mir. James stevenson Taylor. whose marriage .o MSS Mr and Mrs John Traise, of Austin, III. will take place in Austin on Tuesday, November s. Mir. Taylor Is prominent in this city and well known In raii- road circles. where he holds an im- portant position in the freight de- Rpsrtment of the Mobile and Ohio Rail- road.
 The engagement Is announced of Miss wilhefmina Lanie Clopton, daughter of Mrs, Virginia E. Clopton. of Charleston. S. .. to Mfr. Jerome Cooiedge. Jr.. of Atlanta. The we'd ding will take place in Charleston the latter part of November. Miss Clopton is the granddaughter of Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton, who is a frequent ana charming visitor to Mobile.
 A, tba fourth birthday anniversary sof inc Y. W. c. A. annex yesterday, number of pretty and useful presents were received, among them being household linen, china for the lunch roorn fancy table covers and number of other useful household articles.
 PersonaI Notes.
 Mrs. Coates ana MISS NAVsa NooNSes who are enjoying a round of gayeues as the guests of MT. and Mrs. IL Clay Moore in Atlanta, are expected home tha latter part of the week.
 Mrs. E. NJ. Robinson has returned from a trip to New York and Washing ton.
 Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Buck have re- .rrnad from A trin to Denver and other Western points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Drelge VII Leave.

The United States dredge Caucus, which has been at work for the past three years widening and deepening the channel. at the entrance to Pen sacola harbor is to leave here within the next few weeks, according to ad- vices received in this city.
 No appropriation was made by the last Congress for the operation of the dredge, which was constructed for the sole purpose of dredging at Pensaco- la, and as a consequence the govern ment will be. compelled to move the vessel to some point where there Is money available for dredging pur- poses
 The dredge is one of the largest and most improved ones in service, and it has been unoficially stated that she will be sent to asher Pana- ma or Galveston, probably the latter place.
 The dredge thIs morning went to the navy yard. where she is to be giv- en thorough overhauling, and be in good shape to start whatever work may be assigned her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Malaria Nsakes Pare RIoo5

Malaria Makes Pare Blood.
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESs CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up tho system. For grown people and children. soc. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

Mrs. F. B. Ingram has returned to Florence, after a pleasant visit tc friends in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
sprnIAI ANnnIIncI

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT.
 Captain ssDreyfus ARalr,o aecusation, trial, conviction, bAn1sfment to 1sDevii TsIands' reinstafement, In fife motion pictures at s1Orpheumo today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

PILES CURED IN 6 TO If DAYS
 PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. soc. w6 frt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
NerUs Of Mobile Society

MT. Mashburn. of Bay Minette. spent the past few days in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
PERSON AND PrRsE.
Madison County DI.0eu..rx

DOth fitted by HOIt's Dye Works in sGits from twelve to fifty dollars. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
SMITH KILLS SELF
YOUNG MAN IN MOBILE SWAL-
 LOWS CARB0LIC ACID.
Dead Body Found in ofice of Red Cedar Mills Where He Was Em- ployed GreenvfIle His
 Home.

Mobile, Oct. 13.-(Special.)- )-Burst- ing in the office door, employees Of the Red Cedar Mills on the Telegraph road early this morning found the dead body of Selwyn Smith, book keeper in the employ of the company he having committed suicide during the night by drinking carbolic acid.
 Mir. Smith had been employed by the company for some time and since the company moved it's business to Lebanon, Tenn, he remained here to settle up the affairs of the company. He showed no signs of illness or dis- tress and when left by his fellow workmen yesterday afternoon he was in the best of spirits.
 MT. Smith had been In the habit of sleeping in the office where he work ed and when employees had occasion to consult him this morning they went to the office but the door was locked. They broke in the door and found the body.
 The remains were turned over to an undertaken who notified the young mans relatives in Greenville. His brother has arrived here to accom- pany the remains back to Greenville. 1t is rumored- that Mir. Smith was engaged to be married to a young woman of Mobile but this cannot be verified nor the young woman to whom he was betrothed located. News Shocks Greenville.
 Greenville, Oct. 13.-(SpeciaL)--A telegram was received by E. H. Smith this morning. telling of the sudden death of his brother. Selwyn Smith, at Mobile. MT Smith left on the noon train to bring the remains home for burial.
 The deceased Is a son of the late J. S. M Smith who was a prominent citizen and merchant here some years. His sudden death comes as a great shock to his relatives and many friends.
 He was man of bright mental at- tainments, and prior to his residence in Mobile had visited a number of foreign countries
 For several years Mfr. Smith was connected with the Gulf Red Cedar Company and when that industry was moved recently he secured other bus mess interests and remained in the Gulf City.
 A devoted mother, Mrs. E. M. Smith, an only sister Mrs. j. H. Steiner, and the cider brother. E. H. Smith, reside here. Another brother. Frank Smith, recently moved to Knox Yille, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
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