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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

 A SPLENDID
 HOME RECIPE. Valued By Elderly People Who Suffer. cORREcTs BLADDER TROUBLE Prescription Also Overcomes Rheumatism and Kidney
 Trouble. Mix It Yourself, Don't Cost Much and Relieves Nearly Every Person Who Tries It in Time. Says
 Many People Walt Too.


 A large New York health pubiica- tion tells it's readers of a number of simple and safe prescriptions that can be made at home. The following, how ever, for the cure of rheumatism and kidney and bladder troubles receives the greatest praise. viz, Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half ounce; Compound kargon. one ounce; Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three ounces. These simple, harmless ingredients cap be obtained at any good prescription phar- macy at little cost and are mixed by shaking we'll in a bottle.
 The dose for adults is a teaspoonful after each meal and at bedtime. drink ing full tumblerful of water after each dose. It is further stated that Lnis prescription is positive remedy for kidney trouble and lame back. weak bladder and urinary dificulties especially of the elderly people. and one of the best things to be used In rheumatic afiietions. relieving the aches and pains and reducing
 A weil-known local druggist states that this mixture acts directly upon the elimtnative tissues of the Kidneys: cleanses these spongelilSe organs and gives them power to sift and strain the poisonous waste matter and uric acid from the blood which is the cause of rheumatism.
 Cut this out and hand to some suf- terer which would certainly be an act of humanity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
MUST PAY nAMAGns.
Texas Supreme Court Decides Against
 Oil Comnany

Texas Supreme Court Decides Against
 oil Company.
 Austin. Tex, Feb. 26--The Supreme Court of Texas today sustained the judgment of the lower trial courts wherein they rendered a judgment fot s1.6o0,000 damages and custer from the State against the Wafers-Pierce oil Company for violating the Texas anti. trust laws. The case win be appealed at once to the United States Supreme Court.
 The matter came to the Supreme Court In the form of an application os the Waters-Pierce oil Company for a writ of error in both the receivarship and custer cases, which was refused thus ending the litigation of the State against the defendant oil company, in- solar as the State courts are concerned In order to perfect the record. prepar- atory to the taking of the case to the United States Supreme Court. an appIi- cation for a re-hearing will be made by the defendant corporation.
 Today's decision of the State Supreme Court afftrms the decsions of both the district court and the Court of Civil Appeals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
JUMPS INTO POND
MRS. c. c. DAVIS SUPPOSED TO
 HAVE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Leaped late ley waters Of Pool In Chapel And Rescued Just In
 Time To Avert Death.

Tn a fit of nervous excitement, un- controliabie for the moment, Mrs. Christopher c. DavIs,s of 40s Heron street. yesterday leaped into a pond fn Chapel and was nearly drowned. When rescued she was almost uncon- scious resultanly from the shock of the plunge and from the effect of the cold water
 She was given medical treatment quickly and was revived and then re- moved to her home, where she is rest ing well.
 Exactly why she ieaped into the pool, Mrs. Davis could not say. She was very nervous all day and 1t Is sup posed that in temporary alteration she suddenly determined to drown herself. Fortunately aid was close by and she was immediately taken from the pond and carried to police headquarters where physician soon restored her to almost normal strength. She after wards returned to her home. It is be- lieved that she will not suffer serious iy from the effects of her wetting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
NEGROES COMPLAIN
IF DrsCRrMNAT0RY TREATMENT
 BY SOUTHERN RArLRoADs.
Five Btshops of the Afrfean Methodist Church Join Into Conaplaint To the Interstate Commerce
 C0mmfaafon.

Washington. Feb. 2s--Five bishops of the African Methodist Episcopal Church joined today in a complaint to the In. terstate Commerce Commission of un- just discriminatory and unlawful. treatment at the hands of several in- terstate railroad companies of the
 The compliments were Bishops wes. ley J. Gaines. H. M. Turner. Evans Ty- rec. c. S. Smith and fe W. Hampton and their complaint was directed against the Seaboard Air Line Railway the Richmond. Fredericksburg and Po- tomac Railroad. the Southern Railway the Central of Georgia Railway and the Pullman Company.
 The petitioners say they are mem bers of the African race and are bish- ops of the African Methods Episcopal Church: that the passenger coaches furnished to them when they purchase first class tickets, .are dirty and filthy. and arc not of the class, quality in con sideratfon, of the first class fare paid that the coaches furnished for white passengers are better in quality and de- scription; that the coaches for negro passengers are compartment cars par titioned by a swinging door "and are altogether unit and unsuitable for the use of passengers who pay first class fares; that in addition to being dirty and filthy. such cars are usually crowd ed with passengers of every description of character. who smoke, drink and curse in the presence of women and all others who possess decent breeding. ' and that the defendants refuse to sell negroes, sleeping car tickets or supply them with transportation on sleeping cars. or permit them to eat in the din- ing ears.
 The Commission Is requested to issue an order putting an end to the alleged discrimination and to compel the de- fendants to provide first class accom- modations for negro passengers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
REcEIvER FOR RAILROAD.
Great Northern of Texas fin Financial
 Difficulties,

Fort Worth. Tex, Feb. 2s-on peti- ton of the Mercantile Trust. Company of New York, trustee for large num- Der of bond .holdera. United States Cir cult Judge A. F. MeCormick. of the Northern District of Texas, late today appointed Judge T. !. Freeman, of Dal- las. receiver for the International and Great Northern Railroad Company. and fixing his bond at S5O.000.
 The petitioners allege that the road has defau1fed in fhe payment of inter- est to the extent df s4s4.620 on bonds; that tt is insolvent and unable to meet it's operating expenses and obligations and then defray the costs of improve ments now under way. The company. through it's general solicitor filed its consent to the appointment of a re. ceiver. 8s @
 The International and Great North ern is a Gould line and recently under went reorganization when Leroy T.. Price was superseded by Horace Clarke as general manager. The reports of the Texas Railroad Commission show the road to have been in financial dificul- ties for over 8 year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

The lear-headed, active man weaves brain cells into his daily work.
 This means daily waste of brain tissue which must be replaced by new material.
 Proper food Containing the food clements that re- build brain cells) is neces- sary for their repair and re- placement. This is life tear down to build up better.
 Grape Nuts food contains the rebuilding clements of wheat and barley and at the same time requires little ef- fort on the part of the digest i've organs to appropriate it. That's why Grape-Nuts food has been the mainstay for breakfast and lunch in the daily diet of thousands of successful men for years. There's a reason.'
 Read the little book, "The Road to WeIlvilIe." :" in pkgs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
TO DISMISS DuBOsE
ALABAMA BOY MAY HAVE TO
 LEAVE ACADEMY.
He Recently Took Preach Leave And Spent Night In Washingtom Which Is Strictly Against
 The Negotiations.

Annapolis. Md. Feb .2s.--Captain Charles J. Badger. superintendent of the Naval Academy, has recommended for dismissal Midshipmen L. Guther, of Memphis, Tenn, and H. w. Koehler, of St. Louis. Mo, charged with fight ing in their rooms; F E.. Shippe, of Kittanning, Pa.. and ]. W. Dubose, of Gadsden. Ala, charged with going to Washington, D. C., last Saturday on French leave.'' and ]. Nj. Irish. of Utica. N. r., and John M. Prince, of Connecticut. charged with fighting in ranks at breakfast formation recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
MAYOR ESCORTS FELON.
John Lfnnn Returns From Penktentiar5
 Aeeompanted bY BuRse.

John Lfnnn Returns From Penktentiary,
 Accompanied by Busse.
 Chicago, Feb. 2e-The Mayor of the second greatest city of America, per- sonally escorted from a penftentiary cell at Joliet. to Chicago, last night. a seIf-confessed embezzIer of public funds. Fred A. Busse is the Mayor and John A. Linn. former Clerk of the Cir cult Court. is the embezzler. Linn was convicted of unlawfullv taking $31,00O in fees and confessed the theft.
 The Mayor sat with the felon dur ing the hours ride from the peniten- tiary to Chicago and kept Linn from being annoyed by inauisitive persons at the station when they arrived. The Mayors secretary was at the station with a carriage.
 Linn was in the penitentiary twenty two months The reason given for the release is that his health has fail- ed and that his mind was failing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
MAY LYNCH NEGRO
 TN BALDWIN COUNTY

Bay Minette. Feb. 2s--(Special.)--- News has just been received here of an attempted assault upon the 1b-year-oid daughter of Milton Amos. living few miles from Tensaw. this county.
 While going to a neighbor's house, the young woman had to pass through a branch. and while doing so was ac- costed and insulted by a negro. He attempted to seize her. but fortunately she had . good sized stick in her hand and struck at the fiend with 1t and he became alarmed and ran of.
 As soon as the neighbors learned of the incident, posse was formed and a search begun. The negro Is veEy we'll described and 1t Is thought he is known. If caught there will possibly be trouble, as the citizens of that place are aroused over the affair."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
OPENLY DEFY BRITISH.
Natives of India and CeyIOn BOycOttfng
 British Goods.

Natives Of India and CeyiOn BOycOttIns
 British Goods.
 Boston, Feb. 26.--The officers of the German steamship Neuenfels. which ar rived here today from India and Cey- Ion. report that the natives are open ly defyfng the British.
 They have boycotted British goods and refused to handle cargoes shipped by British merchants. In the interior they are on the verge of revolt and in many places they are arming and preparing to combat British rule. Agi- tators are melting the natives to acts of violence. They believe the Japa- nese will aid them if they engage in war with England. The Neuenfels was delayed siXty-four days at Calcutta waiting for her cargo. Calcutta har- bor at the time was filled with Brit ish steamers unable to get cargoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
srr. Garth Takes Bonds.

Huntsville. Feb. 26.-(Special.)- )- Horace E. Garth, a New York finan- cier, who has recently moved to this city. has purchased the municipal bonds. in the sum of $18,000, recently issued by the City Council. The bonds as originally intended, were to bear six per cent interest. MT. Garth off, fered to accept five per cent interest. taking the bonds at par and the offer was accepted. MT. Garth financed the Elk Theatre building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
Churrh soeietx 0meern.

Huntsville. Feb. 2s.-(speciai.)- )- The members of the Home Missionary Society of the Holmes Street Methodist Church have elected the following of- ficers: Mrs. c N. Vaught. president; Mrs. H. S. Bradford. first vice presi- dent; Mrs. J. A. Bowen, second vice president; Mrs. Don Kelso, third vice president; Mrs. F. T. Petty, recording secretary; Mrs. John Garner. treas urer, and Mrs. Charles E Shaver, su- perintendent of press work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
VICTIM or TOBACCO.
John Creek Has Been Released Fren.
 EBramaa

Huntsville. Feb. 2e.--(SpeciaI.)-- John Creek, a we'll known citizen of West Huntsville, has been released from jail after being confined there several weeks on a charge of lunacy Creek was subject to violent fits when his relatives had him placed in jail
 While a prisoner, his supply of to- bacco. was cut off and he showed. a graduAl iimpFovemeRi. His, condition contlnped to improve and last night he was released.
 Creek claims that abstainins from the use of tobacco saved him and he has declared his intention oe never us- ing 1t again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
MOBILE SOCIETY.
Nfanasunn CIuh Hall.

we won't go home till morning is time-honored custom of the Manassas Ball, and this year was no exception, for the members of this club are such delightful host and understand to per- lection the art of entertaining. r-r
 The rooms were artistically deQa6ated with smflax and palms and the maAtles banked in ferns and pink carnations. The long gallery was enclosed and converted into regular palm garden with many a cozy corner for tete-a- tete. and 1t was on this gallery that the punch bowl. holding the famous Manassas brand. was placed. Drago's Band furnished the music. and at mid night a handsome collation. was served In the large rooms on the second floor and here wine and wit flowed inter- estingly.
 After. supper dancing was resumed and the wee small hours" formed a goodly number still unwilling to de- part, and thus this club, famed in the cfty's annals of entertaining, scored another triumph and added another successful ball to the many already recorded.
 The committees were:
 Reception--T. M. Stevens. chairman; {; p. O. Zadek Price Williams, Jr., J. w. Black. J. E. MeDonnelI. R. H. Dues berry. J. K. GIennon, T. K. Jackson w. H. Monk. IT,. S. S. Reibira, C. J. Gayfer. L. M. Moraques. E. L. Russell, 4. S. Lyons C. A. Grayson, c. D. Will Ioughby, J. B. Duer. Dr. A. Festorazzi Dr. A. N. T. Roach, W. M. Cooley.
 Floor Committee-Ab Jackson, chair man; John Friend, Jr., Charles B. Percy, T. H. Mcdonnell, c. E. Linneman, H. B. A1dr:ch, H. c. Flynn.
 officers of the Club-Mark Lyons President; c. J. Green. Vtce-President; E. B. Kirkbride. Secretary.
 Governing Committee-Jesse Burke, Paul Danner. James H. Glennon and James E. Armor.
 Tn Honor of Mrs. PhaPea Coleman,
 Mrs. Harry Smith entertained at a bridge and tea in honor of her attrac- tive and popular guest. Mrs. Phares Coleman of Montgomery.
 There was a suggestion of the carni- val season in the punches of vfolets and daffodils wh.ch marked the places of each guest, and Mrs. Smith and Mrs Coleman each wore becoming costumes of violet color to harmonize with the decorations.
 Those who played were Mesdames william Kelly, Ledyard, Charles Hall Goode. Bondurant, Harry Inge, Selden. Adams, Norwood Richards, Imogen Little, Butt. Robinson, Brooks Albert Bush, Hervey. E. ]. Buck. StilIman of Birmingham, Sykes Gilbert, Schley. w. H. Monk. Pride Jones. Thomas Smith, Luce. and Miss Faust of New Or- leans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
DERIDEs WAR TALK.
A Japanese Educator is TouRinG ahe

A Japanese Educator Is Touring the
 1tss United States, : gf ts
 New York, Feb. 2s-@Professor Sak. uyei Takahashi. one of the "seven pFo- fessors" of Japan. whose opinion on public matters have more or less weight in Japanese affairs, arrived in New York yesterday after visit through the Southwest and South of the United States. Professor Takahashi derides the idea that there is. any possibility of war between the United States and Japan. In an interview, he said:
 'I find that the American people gen. orally are for peace. am positive that war between this country and Japan will never come, The two na- tions could not afford to fight because it would be detrimental to their inter ests find that the only war talk is in the United States. One seldom hears of 1t in the Empire of Japan: we don't ever think of such a thing. Every where learn from my observations the educated people of this country are very friendly toward Japan. Apparent ly only the hoodiums are trying to cre- ate trouble. But we have the utmost confidence in President Roosevelt.
 'As for the sailing of the American fleet for the Pacific coast, learned that before leaving the coast, the Jap- anese were preparing a celebration in honor of the fleet on its arrival"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
BIRMINGHAM CLUB FINED.
Pitcher Wilhelm Gets Big Sum {
 Draft Money.

New York. Feb. 26.-The National Commission having at it's meeting yes- terday. declared itself to be final court of appeal in major or minor league baseball. began today its work of ip- vestigating Hhe cases Of several pfay- CTS who dispute the right of certain clubs to their, services.
 After hearing a number oE disputed cases between clubs And players, xhe commission adjourned until- -A0zaAxrow.
 PitcheI Wilhelm, for whom Brooklyn paid $i 900 to Birmingham. goes to Brooklyn, while the Birmingham club was fined s150 for violating the rules and Wilhelm is to get $350 of the draft money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

WINDOW and DOOR screens should be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring, using the Brilliant Black on the wire, and the Mahogany. Oak. Cherry or Walnut on the frames. It gives them new life and the wire cloth Is protect ed from rust.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
Tn Honor of Mrs. Phares Coleman.
Kentuclky,. senator,nI pnIlot.

Frankfort, Feb. 26-Another ballot for United States Senator was taken by the Legislature in joint session with out result. The ballot follows: Beck ham. 56; Bradley. 56; Campbell, B. AL len, 1: Blackburn. 1: James, 1: James P. Edwards, l. Necessary to elect, 60
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
Mir. W. c. Fftts May Run.

Mobile, Feb. 2b.-tSpeciaL)-It Is probable that Hon. W. c. Fitts of this city will make the race for delegate-at- large to the Democratic National Con- vent;on to be held fin Denver. He has received numerous letters urging him to make the race for delegatc-at-large. and he Is considering the advisabflity of acceDtinR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
A Day of EuIorien.

Washington, Feb. 2s.-The House of Representatives today agreed to sus- pend legislative business at 2 o'clock Saturday, March 7 and devote the re- mainder of the day to euIogies on the life of the late Campbell S1emp, of the Ninth District of Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
NnIter Inekson pead.

Shreveport. La, Feb. 26.-Walter Jackson. aged 53 years. clerk and Com missioner of the U. s. Court for the western District of Louisiana. died sud denly this morning of heart failure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

JAP-A-LAC is household necessity and can be used in a hundred ana one ways, from 'ceIlar to garrett" and is especially adapted to furnishing old or new floors and woodwork Ask your paint dealer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE
 KEEPERS.

A COAT of Natural Jap-a-lac applied over old or new linoleum or oil cloth will double its life, by preserving the original coat of varnish which would otherwise soon be washed or worn of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

PORCH FURNITURE should be pro- tected and beautified each spring with Jap a-lac. It is best to use the color of the old finish, but if you wish to change the color. use Red or Green Jap-a-lac.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
OI,D AUTOMORTT rorrion.

OLD AUTOMOBILES, carriaees- vvar- ons. agricultural implements, etc. Jap a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black Red, Green or Empire Blue, look 100 per cent. better. and are given new life. The cost Is nominal, and the work can be done by an inexperienced per son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
TO Plead GuiIty.

Colorado Springs, Colo, Feb. 2e.-- Giuseppe Alio. held for the murder of Father Leo, today declared that he would plead guilty to the charge of murder. There is no chance for me-" he said. "and l have no fear of death"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are revived and beautifed when coated with Jap-a-lac, and ''newness follows the brush" It Is best to use the color nearest that of the old finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

WATER PIPES. furnace fronts, radi- ators. hot water tanks and iron fences are preserved and beautihed with the use of Jap-a-lac. Use the Gold, Alum mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

PICTURE FRAMES, candelabra. gas fixtures. lamps, etc. given a coat of Gold, Aluminium or Dead Black Ian a-lac, are renewed almost beyond be- lief;--the Dead Black produces that beautiful wrought-iron effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

Stuart's Buchu and Juniper Com pound a quick cure for Bright s disease, liver and stomach trou- bles. All druggists, $1.00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27

WICKER FURNITURE coated with Mahogany Ox-Blood Red, MaIachite Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac, looks better than new.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27


 iatcs the sermon into red deeds. come here hating the church and the priest hood. Here they learn to hate all other things that are consecrated to us, the power of our president. the wisdom of our Senators. the majesty of our courts and the quiet dignity of our homes.
 "Great God. what are we doing7 or what are we thinking? A great Presi- dent of our country is slain by a Demo- crat who was neryed to the deed, by socialist and anarchist vaporings We read that anarchy has it's seats In New Jersey. that she sits in council in New Orleans. or Chicago. They have . propaganda. . red press. ian appeal to reason for sooth: We are made aware that some of them come here from Southern and Eastern Europe in every ship load. and with supine in- difference we look on. Have we found the pearl beyond price that we may roll itf into the dust like chiIds play thingf Have we grown so cold In our love toward the fair vestal. liberty. that We feel no indignation when the rufffan and the stranger treat her as if she were the heriot of the public placer"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
Charges Are Filed.

Denver. Col, Feb. 2e--Information charging Giuseppe Alio, alias Angeii Gabrielle. and Giuseppe Garnaccio with the murder of Father Francis Leo Hein- richs, was filed today in the. District Court by Attorney George A. Stidger.
 This action is taken to indicate that the authorities have secured from the prisoner all the information concern ing his crime and his connections which they deem necessary or expect him to divulge. He will be brought secretly back to Denver from Colorado Springs. to which city he was removed last Sum day night for safe keeping. and will be placed on trial at as early a date as can be arranged for by the district attorneys ofice.
 In his confession to a representative of the Denver Police Department, Alto said that he mistook Father Leo for au Italian priest who had taken an act- i've part in fighting revoiutionists in Avoia. Sicily. and whom they deter mined to kill after they had been com pelled to fee to Argentine. Alio said he did not know the name os this priest, but that he was an assistant to Father Michaln in Avola, and in a street fight on Easter Sunday. 1895. was struck with club. Alio said he thought he identified Father Leo as the priest by scar on his forehead. resulting from his injury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-27
NInrdI Garna YiaIforn

MMF0k GRag Visitors Should secure new traveling outfits. or have old ones made new at the head quarters for travellers goods. Everything good in leather.
 Gilbert Trunk Co.,. adv st. 21e Dexter Ave. .