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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
TO GIVE BENEFIT
VAUDEVILLE PERFORMANCES TO
 AID STORM SUFFERERS.
Actors of Majestic, Orpheum, Theator- ium and Crescent Discuss Plans
 at Theatric Club Last

NA&mts
 A number of vaudeville actors who are playing at local theatres met al the Theatrical Club last night ana started a movement to give peneht this week in behalf of the Alabama sufferers by the storm
 It Is proposed to draw on the acts at The Majestic, The Orpheum, Ihe Theatorium and The Crescent Tor an entertainment to be given at The Grand Theatre. By this entertainment 1t IS believed a large sum of money will be realized and with little preparA- tion It is said that the four Vaude- vile theatres are presenting exception ally good bills this week and that a consolidation of these bills would make a show at the Grand we'll worthy of patronage.
 At present the matter is in the form ative stage, but 1t is probable all plan will be perfected today when II IS expected the use of The Grand with it's staff of employees will have been secured through Messrs. Hirscher Bros the local managers.
 The benefit idea originated with the actors at The Majestic. They said last night that the consent of the local managers had been secured. It Is pro- bable the benefit would take the shape of an early matinee performance ana Friday has been suggested as the best time to put on the show.
 A conference will be held today be- tween the actors and the local mana gers when it is expected all of the details for the benefit performance will be arranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
MILL IS SWEPT AWAY
 NLEE COUNTY; LOSS $2,OOO

opelika. April 2s -(SpeciaD-Aea- dows Mill. in Beat One, owned by Mrs. Charlotte Meadows. was washed away last night.
 In the house were 150o bushels of cotton seed. a shinEle machine and some shingles. The property loss will amount to about S2.00U.
 The Opclika water works suffered from the heavy rains of Sunday at- ternoon. as the reservoirs were washed away.
 Superintendent Scha"fer notified his patrons this morning to waste as little water as possible. until the repairs were made.
 W. w Bradley who lives near Farm vile, in Lee County had the misfor- tune to lose nine cows by drowning in a creek Sunday afternoon during the hard rain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
JeRersOn's Big Fund.

Birmingham. April 2s.-(SpeciaL)- Birmingham has been contributing lib- orally towards the funds being got ten up for the sufferers In the recent tornado.
 At Ensley a mass meeting was held this morning and $250 subscribed at once for. the Albertville sufferers and a committee named to get up more. The municipality of Ensley has con tributed $50 to a fund for all the suf-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
TRANSFERS IN ARMY.

Washington, D. c. April 2s.--tspe- cial)-Captain Louis F. Gerard. Jr.. Quartermaster. to be relieved rom further station at MobilN and will taHe station at Fort Morgan.
 Captain George H. Gosman. assistant surgeon, is relieved from duty at Co- lumbus Barracks and will proceed 10 Fort Morgan for duty.
 Postmasters appointed: Allshoro, Colbert county. Charles H. HarrlS' Gayoso. Walker county. I. T. SavaKe;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Train ManEIes Tramp'E Leg.

A negro tramp had his leg cut of by a train in the Louisville and Nash vile yards at about 11:30 o'clock last night.
 This information was received at police headquarters in telephone message from Custer Trentam. night watchman of the railroad. The negro was not known to the watchman. who believes him to be wanderer, or a hobo Details as to the manner of the accident were not given.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Hoods SarsapariIIa Begin to Take 1t Today
 TO BUILD YOU UP FOR SPRING
egin to Take 1t Today
It will do you good.


 The heavier living winter the effects of code damp changeabe weather the % work of this probably telling you.
 Hoods Ssrsapa taken just will what needs have and will help this spot- ground, quite likely you "A stitch time nine a therefore wait but begin Hoods Sarsapla pu6 blood strengthens the stomach the appetite strength effects radical stomach liver and kidney troubles.
 Dollar. Sold by all druggsa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Wreck on Penr.rIv.ni..

Elisabeth. N. J.. April 2s.-one man was probably fatally injured, many were slightly hurt. and trafic on the rennsyivania Railway was blocked for seversl hours today as result of q collision between a freight and q nss- senger train near South Eiizabetb Sta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Negro Kills MotOrman.

W. H. Watkins. a motorman on an Avondale car, was stabbed and instant ly killed by negro on the car early tonight on the South Side.
 A dispute started about the negro wanting to get of the car. and the knife was drawn and used so quickly tho motorman could hardly defend him self. Several shots were fired at the negro as he made of to the mountain.
 The sheriff was notified, and dogs were placed on the trail. Much excite- ment prevails. Watkins leaves his widow at AVondale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
wIII Not Attend Revfew

Washington. April 2s.-It is said at the Japanese embassy that because of the amount of business requiring his attention, Ambassador Takahira will not be able to go to San Francisco to attend the festivities incident to the arrival and review of the nset there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
MEEK ON THE BENCH
BARoNs's FIRST EASTMAN MAY BE
 RELEASED.
ManaEer vaughan Signs Catcher Holmes sad He Will Join Team In Atlnnta-Douglas Will
 Succeed Meek.

Birmingham, April 2s.-(Special.)- Manager Vaughan of the Birmingham baseball team has signed Catcher Holmes and he will join the Barons in Atlanta from Louisville. Meek who was placed on the bench today, may be released. Waivers probably to be asked on him.
 Holmes will relieve Raub behind the bat and Douglas will go to first in the arrangement Manager Vaughan wires sporting editors of Birmingham's s afternoon papers that he is after men to bring about a change of line up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

tion. A telephone pole standing near the edge of the track prevented coach filled with passengers from pIunging over a ffteen-foot embank- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
KNOwLEs,s FREE OFFER TO CHILL
 nREN

With every 6Oc purchase in chiIdren's footwear, one chance is given on set of beautiful bamboo furniture. Draw Ing Friday afternoon. Winner an- nOunced in Sundays paper. See win dow dlspIay and inquire for Dartieu- lars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

ferers and the Ensiey lodge of EIks gsrve e25 more. Wy
 Bessemer. woodlawn. East Lake and all other municipalities In the Birming- ham district will contribute to the suf- ferers.
 Letters received this morning from the mayor of Dora are to the effect that there is need for immediate help.
 Albertville people have informed the local heip-givers that immediate as sistance Is desired.
 The local street railway company has contributed $500 to the fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
IyuchiuR En Reported,

Mobile, April 2s -(Associated Press) A mob of men is reported to have taken a convict from officers at Hurri- cane. Ala, today. The convict is miss ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Killed hx sheriff.

Atmore. April 2s.-(SpeciaD The report Of a lynching at Hurricane is not true. Sheriff Richardson killed an unknown negro at Hurricane Sat urday while resisting arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

Pale Delicate WOFneH aud Girls.
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown peopIe and children. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

Now's the time of year to do gver go1r spring cieaning-and give tne s'o'o pipe elbow room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

I hereby announce myself as q candidate f9r reelection as County Superfntendent ef Education. subtect to the action of the
 d W. covINoroN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

I hereby announce myself e candidate for Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 WM. B. JONEA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont- gomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic primaries.
 DAVID FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
MAN SUICIDES
J. A. WATT DRINKS CARBOLIC
 ACID.

Negro stnbs and Kills Car MOtOrman
 and FIees to MOuntain-POsse
 is in Pursuit.
 Birmingham, April 2S.-(Special.)- J. A. Watt. conductor on the Ensley car line, late this afternoon, drank ph;al of carbolic acid, left his car. sat down on some bricks and before phy- sician could reach him, he was dead; Watt was 28 years old. Family trouble is believed to have been the cause of the rash deed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

[ hereby announce myself . candidate fop County Superintendent of Education sub- 3sct to the actton of the Democratic par- y. D. ". HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself c candidate fov action of the Democratic Primary.
 A. [. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Turkexce Raise. et.1oo.

mass meeting was held yesterday aft ernoon for the relief of the storm suf- ferers in this community and a com mittee was raised. This committee se- cured HOO.
 This fund is sorely needed as the negroes in the storm region are in dire necessity as everything they had. homes, clothing and all, was swept away. and they are completely demor- alized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. I hereby announce myself a candidate for County Superintendent of Hducstior' sub.
 ject to the action of the Dsmocrstic pri. mary. M MITCHHLL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
FOR CORONER

I hereby announce myself a candidate fo, reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mary. w. H TTCm
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself candidate For Member of Board of Revenue subject to IhN action of the Demoeratic primary.
 g. !. GREILS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
Auburn Comes to Relief.

Auburn. April 7s.--tSpecial.)--Att the conclusion of the memorial exercises in Langdon Hall. President Thach, of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, called attention to the appeal for help sent out by several places in the State where there Is great suffering from the recent storm. and gave an oppor- tunity to those present so desiring to contribute to fund to be sent to the sufferers.
 subscription of s130 was raised and will be sent at once to the places in the greatest need.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

nereoy announce myself c candidate fo, the aonice of Tax Assessor of MonfSom. cry County subject to the action of ths Democratic party. c A. SOLONON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
HuatsviIIe is Heipine.

Huntsville. April 2s.-(Special.)-- Huntsville people have responded to Albertviiie's call for help.
 Robert A. Moore. manager of the Southern Bell Telephone Company. went out yesterday afternoon as a committee representing the Elks and secured $i5o in a short time. This amount has been forwarded and the soliciting work will continue.
 The Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway Is carrying contribu- tions of wearing apparel bed clothing and all kinds of supplies free of cost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

I hereby announce myself . candidate foe Coroner for Montgomery County subject
 W c FULLER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself . candidate eoa County treasurer. subject to the action oa the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself as a candidass Tor County Treasurer, subject to tha aa. tion of the Democratic primary.
 L n COLLIER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

hereby announce myself q candidate Snp the office of Tax Assessor of Monteomery County, subject to the action of the Dern. eoratie party. C. P. ANpER6OM
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

! hereby announce myself candidate foe Lreeserer of MontEomery County. subfe@t to the action of the nsmocratic Partys
 GEO. H. 6HAcKEL FoRh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29

, FOR TAX ASSESSOR.
 nereoy announce myself a candidate for tne Office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery county. subject to the action of the pspn- oeratio primary. MORGAN 0 GILMEA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-29
lANNOUNGMENlS'

I hereby ennounes mysslf . easdtd., Tor ths office of County Trsasurer ssh 9ect 10 the action of the Demcorstse Primary. JASON H. SMITH
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
ALAMEDA EXPECTS BOOM
Residents of East End Will
Profit bY New Railroad

ALAMEDA, July 12.-The real estate
dealers and contractors say the activity
In building continues and that they
look forward to see many additional
houses put up in this city within the
next four months. Lots that have been
unoccupied for years are fast becoming
the sites for new homes. Large vacant
areas in Alameda are now few.
The Cohen tract in Eighth street
between Santa Clara and Haight ave-
nues. which was placed on the market
recently, has six dwellings upon It
and plans have been prepared for the
erection of others. The same is true
Of the Mastick park tract and Of the
Sather tract at the east end.
Residents at the east end expect that
when the Southern Pacific company
installs its electric system and con-
meets up its local lines by a cross town
extension at the east end. their sec
tion of Alameda will undergo a mild
boom. There are many beautiful home
sites at the extreme east end and the
main reason they have not been built
upon has been the lack Of transporta-
ton facilities.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
MEN AND WOMEN WALK ALIKE

"AH men and women really walk
alike. said man recently looking
down upon Park row from the ffteenth
floor OF the New York Tribune building.
We can see a demonstration OF my
statement from here. All throw their
weight from one foot TO the other. and
the college boy who pushes his body
forward and swings his feet with heavv
thrusts 10 maintain his equilibrium and
the kangaroo girl who does the same
do not seem less graceful than that SILK
hated. dignihed old man entering the
subway 1t is a matter for each biped
to make the rhythmic sway and to bring
into play the muscles OF the body neees-
sary TO maintain the upright uncOn-
sciOusly. OF course. down below. the
individualistic differences OF department.
are apparent. but we can see the truth
OF my statement from this point OF
view.-Kansas City Journal.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
DFNOUNC[S ACT OF
FIRE UNDERWRITERS
President of Berkeley Board
Declares Election at Satur-
days Meeting Was Illegal

BERKELEY, July 12.-William Creed,
president of the Berkeley board Of
fire insurance underwriters, declared
today that the action of the Oakland
board last night in deposing the Off
GERS of the board OF this city, elected
last Wednesday, will be fought in the
courts. He said that the meeting called
in the Merchants Exchange building
last night was Illegal and hence the
action that followed was invalid.
The slate elected at the regular
meeting last Wednesday night in Oak
land" said Greed, was in accordance
with the constitution and bylaws of
the board OF fire underwriters, while
the meeting held last night by the
Oakland faction was irregular and ille-
gal The matter will be fought out in
the courts
4 was not present at last nights
meeting, but I have it on good author
ity that the four men of the new board
reelected last night were not present
at the meeting and they were reelected
without their consent.
The Oakland Central bank and the
Bank Of Savings has recognized the
ticket that was elected at the regular
meeting last Wednesday night and will
not allow the new board TO touch any
Of the $4,000 which is in the treasury
of the organization and deposited in
these banks"
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
FIGHTING SPIRIT OF
LEAGUE AROUSED
Nefarious Gerrymander OF Ma
chine in Berkeley Resented
by Decent Citizens
Jack Cooks Desperate Effort to
Aid Herrin Gang Will
Prove Boomerang

BERKELEY. July 12-Incensed by
the nefarious gerrymander Of Berkeley
directed against them by County Clel
John P. Cook and the Herrin macnlne'
the members OF the Berkeley Lincoln
Roosevelt league are preparing 10 wage
one OF the hottest political campaign :
ever witnessed in this city. Althous Il
the. gerrymander has so parceled Berke-
ley that its former political lines are
no longer recognizable. the fight which
the local league will make against
overwhelming odds will be on a par
with all of the local political fights
The gerrymander was so raw thal II
called forth even prOtestations from
machine men OF this city who realized
that the thing had gone too far. II IS
so devised that the fringe OF districts
around Berkeley's center VIII De en-
titled TO % delegates. while IN the cen
tral portion of this city. the strOnghoiu
OF the acknowledgements league OhiS
IS delegates are allotted
County Clerk Cook devised the buteh-
ering of Berkeley politically 10 lhsure )
the city TO the machine The neart o.
Berkeley, all the district in North ana
East Perkeley centerlng around the
university south to Ashby ana Parkes :
streets, he set Off as a political unit
and allowed is delegates for this sec
ton This is league stronghold bur
even if the anti-maehine party control IS
the district, which il may not DO the
Southern Pacific will be able 10 Work
its will with its % delegates selected
from those sections where the machine
is strongest. provided the machine can
carry the district. an extremely doubt
full quantity in view OF the tremendous
sentiment which has been aroused.
The gerrymander was so outrageous
in its political treatment OF the citi-
zens OF this city who seek to eliminate
the Southern Pacific railroad from poll
tics that Cooks own adherents here
protested against the scheme. They de-
sired TO blanket the ffty-second dis
trict. of which Berkeley forms the
larger part, and send solid delegation
from this city TO the county convention.
The members OF the -ROose-
Welt league are not discouraged by the
turn of affairs, but will redouble their
efforts In South and West Berkeley
and force an issue with the machine in
the district from which is planned 70
send % of Berkeley's II delegates. The
fight will assume 4 different aspect
this fall. The certer or Berkeley. the
leagues stronghold. Will see but little
of the contest and Lorin. Ashby and
West Berkeley will be on the firing
line. In spite OF the heavy odds against
them. in that Cook and the Southern
Pacific bureau handles the loaded polit
ical dice. the league is confident Of win
ming. Public opinion is thoroughly
aroused.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
BERKELEY BUILDERS BUSY
Realty Values Continue Normal
and Sales About Average

BERKELEY. July 12.-Realty values
are normal with some inquiry for resi-
dence property. General sales are up
TO the average for the season. There
has been a readjustment Of assessment
valuations in the western and south
western parts of the city.
large number Of business blocks
and family residences are being erected
in various parts Of this city. War
ren T. Clark of the faculty of the uni
versity is building a home for his
family in lie Conte avenue north of
Hearst at a cost Of $4,000. Mrs. Flora
Rose OF 1903 Grove street is building
six room cottage in lie Roy avenue
near Vine street at a cost Of $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
BISHOP DELEGATES
NEW NJ CHURCH
Conducts Services Over Recent
ly Completed Fruitvale
Edif1ce

FRUITvALE, July 12.-The new
Methodist Episcopal church, at Boston
avenue and School street, Dimond, was
dedicated this morning with special
services conducted by Bishop John w.
Hamilton. A fellowship platform meet
ing followed this afternoon, with songs
and recitations at both gatherings by
the children Of the Fred Finch orphan
age. The new building cost $4,000.
Rev. W. c. Damon is pastor.
The fellowship platform meeting was
led by Rev. W. c. Evans. superintendent
Of the Oakland Methodist Episcopal
district. Several ministers of Oakland
were present.
The new church was built after sew
eral years of services In the old build
ing at the corner of Hopkins street and
Fruitvale avenue. The church was
founded shortly after the establishment
Of the Fred Finch orphanage, for the
children of the institution, by Thomas
Higgins. and the old structure was
known as Higgins Methodist Episcopal
church.
The afternoon program was as fol-
lows: Hymn, Rev. A. ]. Kennedy;
prayer, Rev. J. z. Wright; song by the
children of the orphanage; scriptural
reading, Rev. J. O. Duncan; notices, by
the pastor, Rev. ". C. Damon; song by
children; five minute addresses by Rev.
H. H. Heacock, D. D., Rev. S. D. Hut
sinpilIer, D. D., Rev. w. NJ. Martin;
music; addresses by Rev. A. ]. Hanson,
D. D., Rev. l. L. Loofbourow; closing
remarks, Rev. ". c. Evans, D. D.;
hymn, Rev. G. N. Richmond; benedic-
tion, Rev. G. o. Ash.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
TRAIN DELAYED BY
HORSE ON TRESTlE

OAKLAND, July IA runaway
horse dashed upon the Southern Pacific
trestle over the north arm OF the estu-
ary shortly before 8 O'Clock this even
ing and fiOundered into the openings
between the ties, finally becoming
hopelessly stranded in the trestle work.
The o'clock east bound Seventh
street local train had reached the Oak
street station when the living Obstruc-
tion was discovered, and after waiting
Is minutes for the track to be cleared
IL was found necessary 10 reverse the
engine and return TO Oakland pier in
order to comply with schedule time.
y crew of railrOadmen was ordered
out on the trestie TO clear the track
and after working for about half an
hour succeeded in leading the fright
ened animal safely TO shore. again.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-13
CHIEF WILSON TO
DIRECT BENEFIT
Will Have Charge of Fiesta to
Aid Fund for Policemen's
Widows and Orphans
Committees for Booths Selected
and Articles Provided for
Big Raffle

OAKLAND. July 12.-Chief OF Po-
lice AdeIbert Wilson is 10 be the d.
rector general OF the police benefit at
Idora park next Saturday. The benent
is for the insurance fund OF the Wild
ows' and Orphans Aid association
Wilson will be assisted BY the two
captains Of police. Charles Book and
]. F. Lynch and BY Captain Of De-
tectives Petersen
The woman's auxiliary, composed OK
the wives OF the policemen. has select
ed committees from among ITS mem
bers 10 preside over booths and at
fractions during the day and evening.
One OF the features will be the rarne
OF goods donated by the merchants OF
the city, including two bedroom sets,
French beveI mirror, phOnograpn ana
other articles.
Policeman George Underwood and
Detective Richard McSOrley are 10 have
as a concession an exemplihcatiOn OF
the third degree" the sweating pro-
cess TO which recalcitrant prisoners
are subjected in obtaining evidence
The wOmen's committees appointed
for concessions were announced by
Captain Lynch today as follows:
Wheel OF fortune-Nlrs. L D. TOoin (chair'
Jones Mrs C A Fife Mrs J. II. Sedderm4n,
Mrs. Minnie Nedderman Mrs. Charles BOck-
Grab bag-Nrs. i. j. Flynn lchairmaHl. Mrs
J. $ Duftoa. Mrs Anderson. Mrs II. Henry,
Mrs LOGgnecker.
Candy b0oth-lIrs. R. r. Ahern fehairman),
Mrs Al POuiter. Mrs George Powers. Mrs
James Walters.
Candy and ice cream stand-Nrs- Charles Nc
Carthy ichairUani. Miss Berd Edwards. Miss
Campana Miss Quinn. Miss Pascoe. MIS- olive
Cunningham, Miss Dillon. Miss Abbie TaZgarr.
Mrs. James Drew, Mrs James Gunrer. Mrs.
NFnTAr Tan Nfrfr
Lynch. Mrs. Be-gSo1, 1lrs. Thomas Merrick.
Lunch stand-Mrs. J. r. Murphy. Mss
Schroeder Mrs Joan MuIh0lIa1d Mrs. r. Nc
SOrley. Mrs. y. H Waite, Mrs d. Murdoek.
Mrs Sergeant Byrne. Mrs. Stocker. Mrs sum
mers Ms T. Brown Hiss Brown. Mrs.
George MuIhoIland Mrs T Oakes, Mrs Fahy
Mrs J. Mccarthy. Mrs. ". Woods. Mrs. James
Flynn. Nrs- Baxter Mrs. Carroll.