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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
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wopen are as subject ko kidney troubles as men, which fact is often overlooked.
 Many woman's complaints often prove to be nothing else but kidney trouble or the resrit of kidney. or bladder dis ease.
 IT the kidneys are not in e healthy condition. they will cause the other organs to become diseased.
 You may suffer a great deal with pain in the back, bearing~down feel .nys. headache and loss of ambition.
 Poor health makes you nervous. irrf- table and may be despohdent; 1t makes any one so.
 But thousands 5f Irritable. nervous tired and broken-down women have re- stored their health and strength by the use of Swamp Root. the great Kidney Liver and Bladder Remedy.
 Swamp Root brings new life and ac- tivity to the kidneys, the cause Of such troubles.
 Many send for sample bottle to see what Swamp Root. the great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy. will do for them. Every reader Of th.s paper who has not already tried it, may address Dr. Kilmer 6 Co.,. .Binghamtoh, N. Y., and receive sample bottle free by mall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
"T'Ue Had Experience

"With Hoods sarsaparilla, and am con- vinced It is great medicine, ,"-this is the substance of 40366 letters by actual count. received in two years. They tell of cures ofall blood diseases. loss ofappetite. rheuma- tisn, after-fever weakness, that tired feeling, nervous weakness, dyspepsia, catarrh.
 No Equal-"I can say from experience that Hoods SarsspRrilla is without an equal" EMMA L. BOWMAN. Ii Beacon St.. Lowell, Mass.
 EczeFna-"I had eczema and tried every. thing heard of. but nothing helped me until I took Hoods Sarsaparilla. Thanks to this medicine, 1 am now we'll" GEORGE VAHAL. sTYNK. South Bethlehem, N. '.
 Muscular Rheun1atlsn1-" father had muscular rheumatism. Was confined to his bed. He took two bottles of Hoods Sar. saparilla and was entirely cured" BERTHA L. PERRIN, Box l026, Springfield. Mass.
 Hoods Sarsaparilla is sold everywhere. Tn the usual liquid, or in tablet form called SaFsatabs. 100 Doses One Dollar. Pre- pared only by c. I. Hood O., Lowell, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
COURT KNOCKED OUT
CONVICTED CRIMINALS WILL PRoB-
 ABLY BE RELEASED.
smpr~ms Court of Missouri Says Law Creating Court of General sessions
 fn st. Louis ts Unconstifu- fannaf.

yefferson City. Mo. Feb. a7.--An opin- i'm written by Judge Can't, was landed down by the Supreme Court to- iav. holding that the law creating the Court of General Sessions in the city If st. Louis Is unconstituticnai ana inc court .s invalid and void
 The proceeding was based on the suIt Of the school board of St. Louis Aeainst the city of St. Louis. In which is was sought to divert moneys collect ed by the Court of General Sessions to inc school fund instead of allowing them to go to the State as providea by the law creating the court The bill creating the Court of General Ses- sons was passed in April, 1907. Gov ernor FoIk appointed Judge H. F. Rod- gers to preside and the first session or the court was held May 27, 1907. over roo cases have been tried in the court since then.
 According to the Supreme courts de. ciaion. criminals who are confined on nleas of guilty and on sentences im- posed by Judge Rodgers are illegally restrained of their liberty and are en- t.tled to freedom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
BUYS SCHOOL LANDS
aEoNTEvALLO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
 SELLS PROPERTY.
w. VI. Thempson and .. R. Markiey Fay eSs0o0o Fer 10s00e Acres In the Mineral Dis
 fPfef.

Mobile, Feb. 27--CSpecial.) )---An- nouncement has just been made of one sf the largest purchases Of mineral lands in Alabama in recent months over 1e.000 acres being purchased by John R. Mafkiey, of Chicago, and W. W. Thompson, of Mobile.
 Of the purchase, T2.s00 acres He along the Warrior River, in Jefferson Coun- ty, and 1000 acres in Tuscaioosa Coun- tv. The land was purchased from the trustees of the Girls Industrial School of Montevalio. and the purchase price Is said to be ssso,06o.
 Markley and Thompson represent a eradicate of capitalists of New York, Philadelphia, Chicago and Mobile which proposes to develop the land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
MoopRuFF IssUEs CALL.
New York state Republican Committee
 Meets March z.

New York, Feb. 27.--Timothy l. Woodruff. Chairman of the State Re- publican Committee, sent out call to- day for the Committee to meet on March 2. The call included a state ment that in addition to choosing four delegates at large, the State Conven- tion would decide whether to elect . new State Committee when 1t meets in April.
 q shaii insist" said Mir. Woodruff. "that a new State Committee be se- iected at the April Convention. The practice was adopted four years ago and it is the only proper one. The men who plan the prelIminaries of the campaign should carry 1t to a conciu- sion.
 For my part, should refuse to work all summer in planning the com vention and then have fight for con- froI at the fall primaries and see a man step in and perhaps change the whole program.
 Tt is not fair a;ther to the cam palgn managers of tho party to place them in such a position"
 DO you expect to have the delegates instructed for Governor HughesT'
 If the Governor and his friends want them instructed. I presume they will be-" he replied. Tt rests with them"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
DEATHS IN ALABAMA
Colonel TrentIen, EafauIa.

sufaula. Feb. 7--tspeciaI )---Colonel ]. F. Trentlen, great grandson of ex- Governor John Adam Trentlen, first away today at the home of his daugh- ter. Mrs. Simp Foy, on Broad Street.
 He was a brave soldier of the six ties. He leaves a wife, one daughter, Mrs. Simp Foy. and one sister, Mrs. Julia T. Butt. of this city.
 He will be buried tomorrow by the Veterans of Eufaula. and 6 military es. cort from the Eufaula Rifles.
 In his death Eufaula loses most exemplary citizen and a noble. Chris tian gentleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
ALIO BRoUGHT BACK
Murderer of Father Leo Is New in Den-
 yer Jail

Denver. Col. Feb. 27.--Giuseppe Alio, the Italian anarchist who mur! dered Father Leo Henfichs at the altar during communion service in St. Eliz- abeth's Church here Sunday last. was brought back from Colorado Springs early today. where he had been taken to prevent lynching.
 Accompanied by four detectives from Denver and closely handcuffed, Alio rode the entire distance with head averted and in sullen silence. Upon arrival here. he was hustled into an awaiting cab and swiftly driven to the County jail. Barring newspaper men. depot employees and passengers arriving on the train. there were few persons at the union station to witness his arrival and no demonstration of any kind occurred.
 According to Altos statement made to an interpreter, he will plead guilty when arralgned and offer no defense for his crime. In this case, 1t is eA- pected his trial will come to a speedy end and sentence be pronounced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
WOMEN's sYNODICAL UNION. An Interesting Meeting Begins Mobile

Mobile, Feb. 27.-(SpeciaI.) )---With Mrs. Thomas McMillan delivering the address of welcome the first annual meeting of the Womeh's Synodical Union convened here today in the Gov ernment Street Presbyterian Church. The response to the welcoming ad- iress was delivered by Miss Alice Daly of Birmingham.
 Reports from several unions in the State were made and all were very gratifying.
 Tomorrow the session will be again taken up when election of officers will take place and the next meeting place will be selected. ~-f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
MARK TWAIN ACCEPTS.
Heads Society for Suppression of Un-
 necessary Noises.

NewsYork, Feb. s7.--Mark Twain's acceptance of the presidency of it's ju- nior branch was announced at the first birthday celebration of the Society for the Suppression of Unnecessary Noises, at the st. Regis Hotel last night. Encouraging progress in interesting children in the work of suppressing unnecessary noises was reported. hun dreds of young people having shown q disposition to help the society in its particularly that branch of 1t which aims to secure stiffness in the vicinity of the city's various hospitals. Aeaith Commissioner parlton com mended the general society for the aid 1t had given the board of health.
 "The hospitals all over the city" he said, report a marked decrease in the volume of noise in their vicinity and 1 hope you will have the same success in the movement against the noise made by street cars. There is no doubt this and other noises are re- sponsible for 6 great amount of suf- fering."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
SOCIETY IN TUSCALOOSA,

Tuscaloosa, Feb. 27-(Special.)- MT. and Mrs. J. Warner Shook were the host and hostess for the Evening Card Club at their home on Queen City Avenue. The scores were kept on Jap anese post cards.
 The ladies prize. cut glass bowl was won by Mrs. Frederick H. Losey, and the gentlemen's prize. an embossed metal book rack. was won by Ormond SomerVille.
 After the games, hot supper, with an Ice. was daintlly served. Mrs. Shook received in a white chiffon gown embroidered In pink roses and com bined with lace
 Miss Elizabeth Smith, of Detroit. Mich, is the guest of Miss stella Har- ris.
 Mrs. George D. Johnston. who has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
GENERAL RAINEY IN MOBILE.
odd Feuowd. Give Banquet In HI
 Nauwn~

Honor,
 Mobile. Feb Especial )-General M. A. Rainey. the highest ranking of- ficer of tho ,Patriarchs Militant, ae- companied by members of his staff. including Colonel Mayne. Department Commander of Alabama. arrived in the city this afternoon from Pensacola. and tonight were the guests of the io- cal lodges of Odd. Fellows at a ban quet at the Bienville Hotel.
 Tomorrow a boat ide will be given the visitors down the bay and tomor- row night public addresses will be made also the conferrtng of the degree of chivalry. ~
 Saturday morning the visitors will be given an automobile ride and in, the afternoon General Rainey will leave for New Orleans but will not stop having been called to the West im- mediately His staff will remain in Mobile for the carnival.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
nfrw, BradIey, seFlna,

Selma. Feb. 27--tspeciai.) )--After an illness of few days Mrs A. II. Brad ley died at the residence of q. w. G. Albritton early yesterday morning.
 She came to Selma e few days aEo from her home in Lowndes County and while here was taken i'll and rapidly grew worse until the end camn
 Mrs. Bradley was one of the oldest residents of Lowndos County having lived in that county nearly all of her life She had large circle of friends.
 The remains were carried to Gordon vile, Lowndes County. where they were inferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
VIII Defend AIio.

Denver. Colo, Feb, 27-The first step in the legal proceedings which it is believed will speedily send Giuseppe Alio to the gallows for the murder of Father Leo. was taken today when Alio was formally arraigned on the charge of murder.
 Through an interpreter, Alio was asked if he expected to secure a law yer to $1efend him and he replied that he expected the Italian counsel would attend to that. He was told that this was improbable and was asked if he did not want the court to appoint counsel.
 If this Is the law. yes" he replied.
 Robert H. Widdicombe was then ap- pointed as counsel for the defense and Peter Bessie, as interpreter for the trial. Alio will plead to the charge or murder Saturday and at that time a date will be set for his trial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
,JeweIern Meet Today.

The Retail Jewellers Association of Alabama win hold its annual meeting here tomorrow and delegates are ex- pected from all the large cities of the State. The rooms of the Mobile Com mercial Club have been rendered and accepted for the m seting. There will be only one session, and that tomor- row afternoon at 8 o'vclock. --
 The officers are: R. Heine, Tallade- ga, president: c. l.. Ruth.. Montgom- cry, vice president; Max Robinson, Bir- minghafn, secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
PHYSICIAN ARREsTED.
Yoane schooi Teacher Makes Coafes-
 saan an Her nenth-Bed.

ElIsberry, Mo, Feb. 27---As the result of death-bed statement made to her mother by Miss Lizzie Gleason. a school teacher. s2 years of age. pr. W. A. Hemphiii was yesterday arrested and bound over to the grand Jury in ss.0o0 bond
 The authorities are searching for . minister who disappeared after a war rant for his arrest had been issued. Mss Gleason died late Tuesday night. The coroner's jury returned verdict that death was caused by peritonitfs resulting from an operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
BUYS BALTTMoRE NEWS.
Magazine King Gets Control Of T

Magazine King Gets Control Of Im-
 pOrtant Newspaper.
 New York. Feb. 27.--Frank A, Mum. sey today announced that he has bought The Baltimore News. The deal was closed in this city last evening between Mir. Munsey and Charles IT. Grasty. the president and manager of the corporation, Mir. Munsey taking over all of the stock. He will for mally assume control of the news paper on Saturday next.
 The News is an independent paper politically. and Mir. Munsey announces that 1t will continue to be so con ducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
PREsCOTT-BLAcKER.
Well Knows Yenng Persons Wed in
 EIhM.

Elba, Feb. 2S--Daniel Prescott ana Miss Etta Blackef were married last night at the home of the bride, Miss Debata Blaeker; Rev. P C. Barkley of- ficiating.
 The bride is a popular young woman loved and admired by many friends here. Mr. Prescott Is a well known young business man of Elba.
 Hon. J. N. Ham, Mayor of Elba has moved with his family to Enterprise to enter the practice of law. J. w. Bowden is acting mayor pro tenn.
 Mir and Mrs. B. ]. Amos will soon leave Elba. for Denver, Colo, where they expect to remain some months. Physicians advice. the change for Mir. Amos health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
THoIAs nRoTHnRs INDICTED.
Grand Jury Investigates gArsirs Of
 provident Savings Lffe.

Prevident Savings Life.
 New York, Feb. 97.--The grand jury which has been inves.ieating the af- fairs of the- Provident Savings Life Assurance Society today returned two indictments against E. R. Thomas and one against O. F. Thomas. charging them with misdemeanors in violation of the state insurance law.
 Accompanied by counsel the Messrs Thomas appeared in court and asked for a delay to demur to the indict- ments. They were allowed two weeks E. R. Thomas was held In sI0.0eo bail and O. IT. Thomas in t5,000. Bail was furnished by botk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
SAVED FROM LYNcHING.
Guards and Deputies are Deployed
 Around PeuItentiary

Columbia, S. C.. Feb 27--By deploy- ing the guards and special deputies of the State penitsntiary here. two negro boys, Brack and Ned Poland, accused of the murder of Mrs. Ellisor. were saved from lYnching today.
 The woman had been killed and her body thrown into a trunk The two Poland boys were arrested at Pros perity last night. and one of them con fessed the crime Word of their capture reached here and a crowd of several
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
PnoPosss wAGE REDUCTIoN.
General Manager os Norfolk and West
 ern Ensmen ~ s,srcsslars. se

General Manager of Norfolk anu West-
 evn Issues Csxessiars.
 Roanoke. Va. Feb. 1.-The general manager of the Norfolk and Western Railway Company has addressed a cir cular letter to the chairmen Of the various labor organtzations on that system, proposing reduction In the wages of all employees in the differ ent departments.
 1t is said that the company desires to make reduction on a sliding scale with tho understandIns that when the revenues of the road reach s2.b0o,O0o per month the wages are to be re- stored. It Is stated that the revenue of the road before the present depres- sion was seldom below s2.soo,o GOO,
 The proposition has been submitted to the hdads of the different organis cations and Is being considered by them.
 No date has been ixed for the ar- swers and no figures have so far been suggested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
sHRINERs IN MOBILE
'ryros Went Over Hot Sands and Sat at
 Hmmuue4

Mobile. Feb. 27.--(special.) )--About fifty novices of the shriners travelled over the hot sands today and tonight the order Is holding q ceremonial ses- session in German Relief Hall.
 Following the ceremonial session the visitors and local Shriners went to the Cawthon Hotel where they enjoyed an elaborate banquet.
 There are many prominent visiting shriners in the city for the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28

been visItins her daughter, Mrs. Abbie Estes. at chattanoo9a. has returned home.
 D. W Hausman. of She Auditors of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
-JTAI BLUDsoEv BURIED.
Famous MissIssippl River Pilot Is Laid 1ses EEaa@.

Dakota. Minn., Feb. 27.--The body of John Hays Jones, famous as the "Jim Btudsoe" of the upper Mississippi river. was laid to rest here yestar- day. Jones's experience was so siniil- far to that of the hero of John Hays famous poem that many believe that he was the inspiration of t.
 Jones was the pilot of the ferryboat Warsaw, which transferred passengers from Lacrosse to the Minnesota side of the river in the period just after the civil war. About forty years ago the Warsaw caught fire while in the middle of channel with several hun. fred passengers aboard. but Jones headed the ataafner for s1 's'1-f -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
4D-. .-e.---..- -Lsl,n

steamer Inchkeith which was stopped by a United States Marshal yesterday after a 100 miles chase down the Mississippi river. was released today upon the furnishing of $5.000 bond by her owners. claim of $2,500 salvage was the cause of the court order which resulted in the chase after the Inch keith. The steamer will proceed to Aufwern
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28

hundred men. armed and intent on burning the prisoners, gathered at the depot to await their arrival. Superin- tendent Griffith, of the pehitentiary. or. dered out his men and the lynahing was nreyentad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
CHARLES MADE BOND
HE SAYS scuDAa0RE OWED HIM MONEY.
rcung Man Accused Of AidinE Pensa- ecia Banker Tn Dedication Gives Ball And Leaves For
 Mfssfrsfppf.

Pensacola, Fla, Feb. 27.--(special.) M. B. Charles. the young banker of Grenada. Miss. who was arrested and brought here Wednesday charged with aiding George c. Seudamore, while cashier of the Pensacola Bank and Trust Company. In wrongfully issuing New York exchange. left tonight for his home. He gave bond in the sum of si.soo Tor his appearance here on March i9 for trial.
 Charles resided in Brookhaven. Miss. for a number of years where he was with banks but for the past thirty days he has been a Grenada where he is organizing the First National Bank.
 One of the exchanges issued by scudamore. and for which no record was made on the books. was In favor of Charles for $2,ooo.
 Charles. in a statement tonight. says that Scudamore was indebted to him in this amount. and that 1t was paid over when he came to Pensacola in November, he not knowing that the money was not Scudamore's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
NEW CHRISTIAN CHURCH.
Edifiee Rebuilt I'm Mobile Ready '
 O~~unamaw GA0w

Mobile, Feb. / 27.--(Special.)- )-The Christian Church which was so badly damaged by fire seveTal months ago has been thoroughly repaired and the first services since the conflagration will be held Sunday, March 8.
 The opening services will be for the public and an excellent program is be- ing prepared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
Universlty stuaens Hnrt.

Tuscaloosa, Feb. 27---tSpeclal.1-- A number of University students were gathered around the mess hall door at noon yesterday, and in attempting to make rush through the door; T. Dos- ton Ward had his hand damned through the glass of the door and
 'ssr ssr 1t by the edges of
 e ss Nas taken to the in-
 rf' 77 re tst heard from he e ttgt~S nicesg is thought he will s esi sFaif s Bestor Ward is Ha v t-sr ls l.npular men at the tr 9f@ sHg prominent member t- -& tSAe- Fsa r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
A ChIId,a rrlrhtfnI neath.

Richmond, Va, Feb. 27.-Today near Greensboro. N. C., two children of Thomas Hardin. dairyman, and one of his brothers children met a frightful death by overturning upon them a pot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
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 E.- l-AAATlvE PROMO oUINTNH Look for the signature of E. " GROVp Used the World over to Cure q Cold h one Day 25e. -Ssri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
Nrrs. HeImer. seIma.

Selma. Feb. Especial )-Mrs liar riet S. Helmer, wife of F. S. D. Helmer. died at her home. 1526 Lamar Street. this morning about 3 o'clock after an Illness of many months. She was 8 most estimable woman and was great. ly beloved by all who knew her.
 The funeral services will be held to- morrow morning and the remains VII be inferred in Live Oak Cemetery.
 Besides her husband, she leaves a daughter. Miss Grace Helmer and 2 son. Edward l.. Helmer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28

of boiling tar. around which they were playing an imitation of shos kill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28

AaaInsia Makes Pale sies Iy Children. The Old Standard GROVES TAsTELEsS CHILL TONIC. drives out malaria and Children. Soc. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
Cruiser ,fontgomery Arrives.

The cruiser Montgomery entered port this afternoon at 3 o'clock, coming from Norfolk. Owing to stormy weather the vessel was delayed in her passage, which required nine days. She dropped anchor off the navy yard. where she Will coal before coming up to the city.
 Marchant In Bankruptcy.
 J. P. Marchaht, one of the largest merchants of Franklin county. doing business at place known as Mar chant, filed voluntary petition ip bankruptcy here today. The liabilities arc scheduled at over s10,000; assets about ss.0O0. most of which is on old claims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
CONGRESS
Summary of Senate.

Washington, Feb. 21.--A highly dram attic scene in which two senators with Indian blood in their veins and mem bers of former Indian tribes carried on an animated and acrimonious de- bate marked the proceedings of tho senate today as unusual.
 Senator owen. of Oklahoma. mem Der of the Cherokee nation. fought by means of q wordy battle to have the word Tate" placed before the desig- nation of the Five civilized tribes" declaring that he wanted to record the death of tho old tribal relations
 Senator Curtis of Kansas. who is part Raw Indian, taunted his fellow senator with the statement that he was Under the control of the secre- tary of the interior and there ensued wordy battle that entertained both senators and visitors In the galleries. Then the senate voted on the propos- ition, it was against the contention of MT. Owen.
 Senator McCreary. of Kentucky, spoke on the currency blll and after further consideration of the Indian bill the senate adjourned at 4:S0 ?. ID.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-28
Thomas Ba1ter, Pea River.

Eufaula, Feb. 2T-(S Special. )--News of the death of Thomas Baxter. an old citizen of the county, who died last night was received here this morning.
 Mir. Baxter was 80 years old and re- sided at Pea River, near Clio. He had been in feeble health for the past year or more, but was only confined to his bed about a week. when he suffered from a heart affection which brought about his death.
 He was one of the most widely known and highly esteemed citizens of his section. and is survived by nu- merous children and grandchildren.
 His remains will be inferred at Pea River Church near his home, tomorrow.