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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
was naming the animals

-'NI'HIHI "th' HtRIIIIb NHt stHIIIIIIHs
What are you going TO call this one?
asked Even pointing TO the striped lit
tie specimen that came next
am not going to call IL all said
Adam, holding his nose Send it
away
This is why the skunk is known by
so many different names.-Chicago
Tribune
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
Simple Remedy for In Grippe.

La grippe coughs are DANGEROUS IA
they frequently develop into preumon-
la Foley's Honey and Tar not only
stops the cough but heals and strength
ems the lungs SO that no serious re-
suits need be feared. The genuine
Foley's Honey and Tar contains no
harmful drugs and is In a yellow
package. Refuse substitutes.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
Rank FOOl.shncss.

When attacked by a cough or Al
cold. or when YOUR throat Is sore. *
is rank fOolishness to take ally other
medicine thar Or. Kings New Dis
covery," says c. o. Eldridge, OF EN-
pire, Ga. II have used New Discov-
cry seven years and know Il i5 the
best remedy on earth for coughs and
colds, Group and all throat and lung
troubles. My children are subject
to Group, but New Discovery quickly
cures every attack" Known the
world over as the King OF throat and
lung remedies. Sold under guaran-
tee at r.. r. Bellamy's drug store.
sec. and 800 Trial bottle free.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
ALL SORTS OF PROHIBITION

The New York legislature will have
to battle with the question OF prohi-
bition-not of drinking ardent spirits,
but of women smoking in public
places member from one Of the
rural districts has introduced a bill
70 that effect.
A Virginia legislator comes to the
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
MURCH|SON BANK
annual Meeting Of Stock
holders YESTERDAY
NEW DIRECTORS ELECTED
Board Increased From Eleven to
Twenty Members

New Members Taken From Director
ate of Atlantic National Bank Which
Was Recently Absorbed by the Muir
chison-DircCtors VIII Meet i'm
Next Few Days TO Eject Officers OF
the Bank-Splendid Strength and
Prosperity OF the Institution Shown
In the Fine Report President Nc
Queen
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

If the legislators still think they were
right in making the rate two and a
quarter cents that $17,500 to be paid
by the railroads will hardly influence
tnem in raising it to two and half
cents
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

Fishing is good in Georgia, according
to the Atlanta Constitution, but, it
says, it is good deal Of trouble to be
burying the bait and digging it up ev-
cry ten minutes, when nobody is look
ing.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

The Durham Herald says "the gov
ernor is passing it along to the legis-
lature, but where did he get the cue?"
From the editorial columns of many
of the state papers, of course.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
A CARD.

are authorized to refund your money
if Foley's Honey and Tar fails to
cure your cough or cold. 1t stops
the cough, heals the lungs and pre-
ents serious results from a cold.
Cures la gripp< coughs and prevents
pneumonia and consumption. Con-
tains nc opiates. The genuine is in
a yellow package. Refuse substi-
tutes. Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

No other organs of the body are
so essential to good health as the
kidneys. Foley's Kidney Remedy
makes the kidneys healthy so that
they will strain out the impurities
from the blood which is constantly
passing through them. Commence
taking Foiey's Kidney Remedy at
the first sign of danger. Robert r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
u. 5. Engineers Office 70 Rs-
main Here
NEWS FROM WASH|NGTO TON
Received Yesterday by President
of Chamber of Commerce

War Department Officially Gives No
tice That There VIII be no Change
to Newbern, Notwithstanding the
Energetic Efforts of Congressman
ThomaS-Both Senators and CON-
gressmcn Goodwin and Small Inter-
ested Themselves In the Matter.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

Do you gentlemen propose to allow
the state to enter into a compromise
agreement with a railroad company or
trust company without warning the
people of the threatened danger?--
Durham Herald
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

II is useless for the democrats to be
speculating on who could win. They
might as we'll make UP their minds To
take Mr.. Bryan and do as best they can
with him.-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

1t appears that The state guard is
not satisfied with M0rehead City as its
camping place and it it can help it
self there promises to be something
doing-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
Two UnweIcome Visitors Here

At this season La Grippe and
Pneumonia cause more deaths than
consumption. Foley's Honey and
Tar cures la grippe coughs that may
result in pneumonia over night. Do
not take chances with a cold when
Foley's Honey and Tar will quickly
cure II. Robert r. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

Zou'll tehealthy ana happy il your
liver, and bowels work naturally. Holl-
ister's Rocl: Mountain Tea keeps these
organs working right, brings robust
health to all Try it now. 35c, Tea or
Tablets.-R- R BelIamy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

The legislature evidently intended to
abolish the second1class coach On our
trains but the railroads seem to think
that it was meant TO abolish the first
clasS-Durham Herald.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

We are forced to the conclusion that
Mr.. Justice WAS only talking when he
said under certain conditions he would
hand in his esignation.-Durhan Her
aid
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

Jones-Does your wife ever 20
through your pockets when you are
asleep?
Smith-Yes. she seems to think that
am an all night bank.-ChIcago Trib-
Unp
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

AS illustrating the sfac 4ness OF
business with the Southern Railway
company now eighteen new engines
received by the road last month are
now standing idle on the Spencer
yards. These locomotives were order
ed when business was flush but the
Southern has no use for them now nor
Will II need them until there Is q big
increase In traffic. There are also coo
box cars on the Spencer yards out OF
commission and needing repairs IL IL
stated that the Knoxville yards has
more than 1000 cars on hand In the
same condition.-Sallsbury Post
DaWfft'a CarhOIi<ad witch Ea1al
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
MID-wINTER EXPOSITION
Florida Fair VIII be- Opened at Jack
sOnyiIIe, January 2S

Jacksonville, Fla. January 1s.-
The Florida Ni1-winter International
Exposition will he formally opened
here on January p. The large tuild-
inR. on the banks of the St Johns
river Is now complete and the variuos
exhibits have been arranged. Florida
win be well represented as well ss
various Japanese exhibits and displays
from well known man factuYers. The
exposition Is 70 remain open until Tho
latter part OF April.
GAS TOT z a.
p...th. 1Tha sr] Yal gsrs l,ssIs SGEs
g.. ~ <>c-'-.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21

DeWitt's Carbolized witch Hazel
Salve. Got DeWitt's. Sold by r. r.
Bellanmy.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-01-21
CASToR II IA.

Tie Bijou-Always
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
THE RACES
Resulta nf Aaueanrt.


 .Aqueduct,. N. r., April 22.--Berry Maid. heavily played at IS to 5, easily won the Averne stakes of six furiones added starter and carrying t1s pounds. was made a to 5 favorite, but after ,acins well up the stretch he tired badly and finished fourth.
 Bosom, quick breaker, went ont fo make the pace, followed by Berry Maid and Cohort, this order remained until well in the stretch, when Berry Maid went to the front and won by one and lengths before Halket.
 First race, selling, six and a half tturiongs-Chantillin, 115 (fcCarthy) 4 second; Dennis Stafford, s2 tFrancis3 to l, third. Time, 1:fT I-7. Kinr Cole, Alilia. Admonitfon, Cymbal Ibert hyaggart and Bannell ran. " about two miles-sRocket. 135 (Samp- son), to S won; %Jim McCiIl, I32 (M Henderson) 8 to 5, second; Vervane, iSG (pupee) 12 to l. third. Time, The Knight ran. Hampton Stable en-
 Third race, The Averne Stakes. six furlongs-Berry Maid, 103 (Musgrave) 5, second; Halket, 1o6 (Shilling) . to 1. third. Time. 1:142-5. Long Ball, Cohort Hartford Boy and Question
 Fourth race handicap, one miie-zie. nap. s5 (McCarthy) to 1, won; Ri ifllenan. 116 G. Burns) to 1, second; Jubilee, 1l3 (Shaw) to 5. third. Time, i:40. Voorhees Old Honesty, Cressina CT. HR
 Fifth race. selling. four and a half furlongs--Madrilene 107 (Musgrave) to 5. won; Tom Reid. 106 co. Burns) to 1, second; District, 96 (Flynn) 50 to 1, third. Time :56 1-2. Fairy Sprite. Kwab Dactylis. Christmas Ocean Mad and Pleasing also ran.
 Sixth race, selling. six furlongs- Mary Hall; 103 (W. Doyle) 5 to 1, won; George c. Hall. 97 (McCarthy) to l. second; Lady Corinee, l01 (Musgrave) 10 to 1. third. Time. 1:16. Compare, Red Bonnet, Twigs, Coat of Arms, Lena Delta Gramsar, Royal Evox. Fly Ball, Grace Cameron. Giant and Princess Net tie also ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
sOUTHATLANTTcLEAGUE
pinred Tie Ciame.

Macon-Savannah-R Macon Ga. April 22.-Macon -Savan- nah postponed; rain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
HARVARDCREW WON
DEFEATS THE NAVY IN BOAT
 RACE.
The Race Was One of the Most Inter- estinR and Spectacular Ever ROwed over Severn'c
 TwO-MiIe Course.

Annapolis, Md, April 22,-By not full half length of her spider like shell the Navy this afternoon lost to -Har wards eight-oared crew, one of the most interesting and spectacular races ever rowed over the two mile course on the Severn River. The time was:
 Harvord. 10 minutes and 30 seconds
 Navy, 10 minutes, 32 seconds. about one minutes slower than the record for the course. :.
 On account of the time and wind, Harvard chose to row up the Severn, and this the Navy agreed to-, The Navy caught the water at the rate of forty-two strokes 10 the minute. while her opponents ratee was forty. The midsh ipmen jumped to the front and and held a quarter of a length until the mile was passed. when their stroke came down to thirty six. Harvard held her pace of forty and this told
 At the mile post. the Navy stroke was raised a notch or two, and then they went neck and neck for quarter of a mile after which the beef" in the Cambridge shell began to tell. Grad ually the visitors shell, crept ahead and h cid the lead to the finish,
 On steamers. in row boats and all sorts of craft, Navy enthusiasts called first exultantly and then pleadingly to their crew. On an excursion steamer were a hundred or more members of the Harvard Club, of Baltimore, who pitted human voice against steam whis- ties to cheer their favorstes on to well Learned victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Take one bicycle wheel. superim- pose on the hub one deep graniteware saucepan, first shipping off the han dle with an ax. Then stich on a cover of wine colored velvet from your sea son before lasts coat suit. Put on three inch binding around brim. of canary colored taffeta silk from your great grandmother party dress. Rip nineteen yards of box ruching off your crown A soup plate and a joint fork will give a jaunty effect, if used as hat pins."-Memphis News Scimitar.
 If Manager Frank sends Burkett in to pitch for the locals today the local fans will count on another victory. In his two times out here Burkett that have been seen this season on the local grounds.
 His in-shoot is about as deep as can be thrown, and if he control that and mix 'em up a little. just to keep the batters off the scent. he is sure to have a winning season. Manager Babb and his hatsmen never did like left handed pitchers very much. and either Burk ett or Fritch should pitch against them effectively.-New Orleans Item.
 No matter if Frank Delehanty pls ys the game of his life in the Southern League--no matter If he clou;s the horsehide at a 400 clip and 1elds -999-nO matter IT the Nap oWueEs they can not land him. When Hel-a hanty accents terms with the New Or leans Pelicans he made a few minor concessions. but insisted on one clause in his contract. That clause specifi- cally states that under no eondicion is Delahantv to revert to the Cleve- land club He insisted that it be dis tfnctlv understood that the Nap owners held no option on his services to be exercised August 15. along with others. and be also secured an agreement from Manager Frank that no matter what Cleveland offered for his services. he was not to be sold back as a member of the crew of Lejoie. Del says he intends playing the best ball of his career the coming season and will make some major league mana gers sorry they let him go.-Cleveland News.
 It begins to appear very much as though that Montgomery club, said to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

semi-professionals is going to be heard from.
 In way that will make the others have wholesome respect for its ability.
 Jimmie Ryan said at the league meeting, held in Atlanta in December, that the report about his club being weak had been started by some man agers who were disappointed over not getting men he had signed up before they had a chance to reach them. He said this in a joking way. but it looks as though there was some truth in the remark. Nor perhaps there are some who wish they had been fast enough to get some of the fellows who are playing such star ball.-Atlanta Journal.
 We'll it is to laugh. Ed Gremfnger. IRepee' Archie Persons: Jimmy Ryan. Anda. Cristal. Helm, Spike shannon and Tom Messitt-poor bushers. Every one of them has from five to twenty years experience with the exception of Ross Helm, Joe Pepee and Eddie Has sett--and the two former have had two years experience in professional ball-pretty arnateurish and semi-pro this bunch, eh?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Hugh Jennings. the Detroit man ager, says he got his wee yah" cry from hustling mules in a Scranton mine to the yell of "wee-up.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
REPUBs IN THE EIGHTH.
They Name Jerry Murphy To Run
 Against Richardson.

They Name Jerry Murphy To Run
 Against Richardson.
 Birmingham. April 22.-(SpeciaL)-- The Republicans of the Eighth Ala bama District held then convention to- day at Decatur with every county in the district represented.
 Resolutions were adopted endorsing President Roosevelt's administration, the administration of J.. o. Thompson, State chairman. and the district ad, ministration.
 Judge N. A. Steele, of Colbert coun- ty. and c O.. ChenauIt. of IIauredale county,-were elected delegates to the Chicago national convention and in- structed for Secretary Taft for the Presidency. A G. NegIey and A. Stokes were elected alternates to the delegates.
 eJrry Murphy of Huntsville. was nominated for Congress to run against Judge William Richardson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

If our team continues the gait it has been going some of those in the other
 cities who had already seen the hole dug for the 1908 pennant pole will ask that it be made wider and deeper that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
NOTES AND NEWS
 OF WORLD SPORTS

Hoffer. a former star pitcher with the Baltimore club. Is to umpire Tn the New York State League this season
 Hugh Jennings. the Detroit man ager, says he got his wee yah cry from hustling mules in a Scranton mine to the yell of 'wee-up,'
 The girls of Newcastle, Pa. have de cIded to boycott the O. and P. baseball league club because the local manage ment announces that the gentler sex are to be charged full admission.
 cy Young aud Lou Criger, the veteran battery of the Boston Ameri- cans made swell start and appear 10 he in fine fettle for the seasons race
 Big Chief Stallings. owner of the Newark team in the Eastern League, has been connected with fourteen championship ball clubs. Newark fans declare this is a sure bunch.
 In the opening game at Boston, Jim Belehanty of the Washington team won a case of wine by hitting for a homer over the left field fence.
 The new Colorado Baseball League is to be made up of Dnever (tro teams) Trinidad, and Colorado Springs rne veteran Frank Selee will own one or the Denver teams.
 Billy Lush has decided to join the Nashville team in the Southern League Lush hoped that deal could be fixed up whereby he could play in New Haven. but Nashville said there was
 A Washington player is credited down a jo5 in the American than Tn the National League. Perhaps this IS the trouble with the Washington team, the players thinking it is a ctnch 1on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Dr. B. F. Giles, President of the Cen tral Female College, has secured Rev. Charles Manly, D. D., of Lexington, Va, to preach the commencement sermon at the college on Sunday, May 17 pr. Manly is a son of the late pr. Basil Manly, one of the early Presidents of the University. He was formerly of the Tuscaloosa Baptist Church. Rev. Austin Crouch of Birmingham wsll de- liver the baccalaureate address on Wednesday evening" May 20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
A FEW FOUL TIPS


 Nosed 'em out.
 Last game today-wnl it be a eGean sweep?
 The Cubssand Giants are hanging on to the lead of the National.
 Billy Crystals pinch drive in the sec ond inning drove in two runs.
 Eddie Plank had just enough in him to beat Jack Cheesbro by one run.
 Owen shut Cleveland out with three hits yesterday, while the Sox got nine hits of Baron Liebhardt.
 It is hoped that Ryan will be able to Get Archie Persons out of Nashville without having him Kidnapped.
 Tn spite of the rank support Christy Mathewson won his game for the Giants yesterday, though Harry Mcintyre was not hit hard.
 One hit looked mighty big yester- day in the sixth-and GremihSer, Per sons and shannon proceeded to turn loose three of them.
 It will probably be Ross Helm against Hug Perdue today-unless Ky an wants to try Stackpole if the big fellow is in shape.
 seemed to be eaSy for Atlanta yester- day. as they got ten hits off him, most of them punched In the ninth inning. Up to then Flaherty had them beat ta 1.
 Birminghams Cincinnati cast-on
 Simply for the enlightenment of The Atlanta Journal, it may be stated that Ryan has hardly underestimated the Southern League by bringing amateurs and semi-pros down here-please refer to three Birmingham games and three Nashville games.
 If our team continues the gait it has been going some of those in the other cities who had already seen the hole dug for the 1908 pennant pole will ask that it be made wider and deeper that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
STAcKPOLE'S JUMP
 MERELY INTO BATH-TUB

While he did not have the least doubt the silly rumor about Stackpole. Presi- dent Chambers wired Manager Ryan about it. The following telegram ex- plains itself:
 Nashville. Tenn, April 22, "R J. Chambers. Pres. Baseball Club,
 Montgomery: "Stackpole jumped to Turkish bath; ar mlame. James Ryan"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Noniin Cnnnnt pInr

University. April 22.-(Special j. B. L. NooJin. the popular captain and first baseman of the Alabama nine, is suffering from an injury to his hand which will prevent his taking part in the games with Auburn this week. His place at the initial bag will be filled by W. c. Watson of Decatur. Captain Noojin and his loss will be keenly players and his loss will bee keenIy felt Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
GRIFFITH ACQUIRED
 OF MURDER CHARGE

Birmingham. April 2.-(Special.) )- Roy Griffith, charged with the killing of John Ayers. a dairyman. last Octo- Der near Bessemer. was acquitted to- day after tr:ai which began Monday.
 The defendant claimed self-defense. Griff1th was at teleph one conversing with a young woman when Ayers rep rimanded him and a difficulty followed, resulting in the killing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
TWO AUTO ACCIDENTS.
Men Are Injured At The BrIarcliff
 Race COurSe.

White Plains. N. Y. April 22.-The Briarcliff auto race course on which four men were injured yesterday when a racing car plunged through a bridge and into a stream. was the scene of two more accidents today.
 In one of these accidents George Robertson. who will drive car in the sixty mile race over the course next Friday was bruised and shaken up but not seriously hurt. His car swerved and plunged into ditch near Armonk.
 The other man injured today was A. J Campbell who was co have driv- en one of the machines in the Friday race While making second circuit of the thirty mile course at a high rate of speed his car crashed into a telegraph pole. Campbell was pinned beneath his car and when he was taken out 1t was found that his jaw bone had been broken and that he had a bad scalp wound.
 The car will be repaired in time to take part in the race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
UNIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS.
Work on the Campus Presents Busy
 Scene.

Work on the Campus Preaents Dusy
 Scene.
 University. April 22-(Special.)-The beginning of work on the new en- gineering building has caused the cam pus to present very busy scene.
 This building. when completed, will be one of the largest college buildings in the State. measuring BIO by 2oO feet.
 The work on the University sewer age system. which has been in pro gress for the past two months, is rap idly nearing completion. All campus buildings, including the professors homes, will be benefited by this im- proyement.
 President John W. Abercrombie left yesterday afternoon for Memphis. Tenn. where he went to attend the an nual Conference for Education in the South.
 Miss Stella Palmer is attending the Kappa Delta Conclave now in session at Charlotte, N. c. She goes as the representative of the University Chap ter of this Sorority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

seemed to be easy for Atlanta yester- day, as they got ten hits off him, most p 9 te them r had dn them bea t2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
COLLEGE BASEBALL RESULTS.

At washington-Pennsl s; Georgetown, 8; (11 innings).
 Al Ithaca-Cornell. 6; Franklin and Marshall. 3.
 At ddletown-Weslyan, 3; Holy Cross. '.
 At Providence-Universit of Yer mont 6; Brown, 4.
 At Amherst-Amherst, 3; Tufts, At Charlottesville, Va.,-virginia. 5; North Carolina, 4:
 At Standardization, 8; LaFay- cite T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
NotasuIga shuta Out Tuskegse,.

Notasuiga. April 22.-(special)-- Tuskegee lost to the local in the most interesting game of the season through inability to hit Mahone's benders. The game was fast and snappy throuEhout. the features of the game being Tommie's catching and Mahones superb pitching.
 Notasulga .. 70 Q 9 Q 9 OCS
 atteries-Notasulga Malone ana Tommie; Tuskegee, Floyd and Gran berry Struck out by Malone Is. by Floyd, 9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

The very latest designs in Onyx Hosiery all the new shades soc:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Summary--Two-b base hits. Raub. Wal ters. Three-base hit, Meek. Stolen bases. Demont. Sacrifice hits. Downey. Winters. Castro. Double plays, De- mont. Walters, Meek, Becker, Jordan. Base on balls, off Fleharty 8: Ford 1. Struck out, by Fleharty 3. by Ford 3. Passed balls, Hurlburt. Time of game, 2:00. Umpire, Pfenninger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23
Chicaeo Defeats CIncinnati.

Ch.cago. April 22.-The Champions won their first home game of the sea- son from Cincinnati in easy fashion. Coakiey was wild and hit freely in tn e five innings he pitched. The new grand stand extensions were packed with an enthusiastic crowd gathered largely to witness the raising of the National League pennant. Score: Chicago ..... 100 13o o2'-7 10 1 Cincinnati 900 O01 O2O-3
 Batteries-Fraser and King: Coak- ley, Toser and Mclean. Time. 1:40. Umpire, O'Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-23

Summary-Two-base hits, Thornton, Benson, D. Stark. Three-base hits, East. Stolen. bases, Thiel, Page, Speak er. Sacrifice hits. Sentell 3, Daley, James. Becker Thiel. Base on balls
 off Becker 1. off Walters l. Hit by pitched bslls. Wood. Struck out by Becker l. by Walters 3. Passed balls. White. Time of game. 1855. Umpire.