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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
places the number at is,sss. a decrease Of 314 during the two years
NEW DECATUR MEETING.
Cftisens te Nominate Mayor and Alder
 men Saturdny Nfxhf

cftisens te Nonainate Mayor and Alder
 msn Saturday Night.
 Decatur. Aug. 26--tSpecfal. )---The New Decatur City Council held a spe- cial meeting last night and named Sat- urday night. August 20, as the date for holding q mass convention of the citi- xens for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor and other city officials. including five Aldermen.
 Edwin c. Payne is being prominently spoken of as possible nominee for Mayor. He served the city of New De- catur as Mayor some time ago. Others spoken of as possible candidates are: Tennis Tidweil. Captain Dan Walden, Joe FrAhn and the present Mayor. sam uei Blackwell.
 New Decatur is divided into four wards and there have been two Alder men from each of these wards, making eight in all. The lest United States census gave New Decatur a population of s.4s7. but since that time it has grown wonderfully and the city now claims 10000 The city has failed to have census taken recently and ac- cording to the new code on this account the wards will be abolished and tho city can have but nve Aldermen.
 Under the old law the City Clerk was elected by the people. but under the new code he is elected by the Council. Under the old law, likewise. the Mar shal was elected by the people, but un- der the new code he can either be elected by the people or by the Council.
 At the meeting of the Council last night anordinance was passed making the Marshal elective by the people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
THIRTY-SEVEN IS MOVED UP Fast Mail Train to Ar
 rive at 9:55. THE SCHEDULE IS QUIcKENED It Is For Benefit of Through
 Passengers. The rrais Win Reach Montgomery Two Hoars Earlier Under the
 New schedule Agreed upea
 but Not Yet Ordered.

Thirty Seven" the fast mail train. from New York. under a new schedule, has had it's Montgomery arrival hour moved forward two hours. Instead of arriving here at 11:55 p. m. as in the past 1t will arrive at s:55 p. m.
 The train usually stops 20 minutes at the Montgomery station.
 Several hours will be saved Tn the time between Southern cities and New York by the change in the schedule of the Pennsylvania, Southern, West Point roads flyer. train No. s7, the New Orleans and New York limited, the change being made Sunday. Sept ember G..
 The plan, which is still a propesftion, but which. on good authority, 1t is said will go through, is for the Limited to leave New York at 4:25. arriving in Atlanta at 5 D, m. the next day. The train will leave for Montgomery at s.2o. arriving at s:s5. instead of i1:s5 and reaching New Orleans at 7:06 a. m. instead of e:f5 a. m.
 The time Of departure from Atlanta will be run back to Ii a. m. instead of I2 m. as heretofore. This will put pas- sengers in New York at noon the next day instead of late in the evening when business offices are closed. On the north bound trip the train will leave New Orleans at 8 a. ri., arriving In Atlanta st i0.s5 a. m.
 It Is also proposed to rearrange the schedule of the United States fast mali from Washington, south bound, by hav- ing 1t leave Atlanta thirty minutes later than the present time but arrfv. ing in New Orleans at the usual hour. s:30 D. m. The return trip, will be made on the present schedule.
 These changes will not improve the mail service for several present dsliv- cries In cities along the way will be cut of and other inconvenience will be suffered. The change seems to have been made, or is contemplated. with an eye only to the exclusive convenience of through passenger traffic.
 These figures we're announced by General Passenger Agent J. F. BiIiups. of the west Point road, fin Atlanta Tuesday morning as tentative. the oft. ciaI announcement being expected to follow as soon as certain connecting lines are heard from.
 With these changes, other schedules will be shortened. too. that to Colum- bus being cut down by twenty minutes.
 For some time 1t has been rumored that the travelling time to and from New York would be cut down, but it was not until Tuesday that any actual work was accomplished on the sub ject. On that date the roads connecting with the West Point road notified Mir. Biilups of the connections. and this led to the tentative announcement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
PECK SAYS HE IS QUITE
 FOND OF THE STATE
Former Governor Diselaizas Any fn-
 tantlen te xnjure Alabama.

In a recent trip through the South and incidentally through Alabama, George W. Peck. ex-Governor of Wis- cousin, author of "Peck's Bad Boy, and a character of international repu- tation, observed many things. At the conclusion of the trip he wrote an article embodying his observations, and among other comments he criti- ciged Alabama for it's lack of enter prise and its negative development.
 Secretary Dave, of the Commercial Club, in 6 personal letter to Mir. Peck, attempted to present to him evidence which should convince him of the in completeness of his observations ana the error of his deductions.
 In reply to the communication. he received yesterday very pleasant let- ter from MT. Peck which is es fol- lows;
 Milwaukee. Aug. s4. 1908. Mir. Grosvenor Dave.
 Dear Sir;--I am in receipt of your letter, and etc. It was far from my desire to do any injury to Alabama, as love every foot of her soil. It seemed to me that your great State was not getting all the benefit she deserved from new settlers, but I hope that I was mistaken. hope some time this winter to spend more time in the dear old State, and should be glad to be shown the best side of the State. and I will surely always be glad to speak of her as she is, and boom her.
 Geo. W. Peck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Murderer of FiUe
 Is GiDen Ninety-nine Years

nedy with two little girls and two lit. tie boys In the burning house.
 Fireman Bowman of the HighlAHo Avenue station. the first company 70 respond to the alarm turned In. wal sworn and testified that the house wal full of smoke and flames smsllina strongly of kerosene. at the time Of his arrival with his company. He told oi his work in the fire. saying that ine back door was burned most of all. He said that he had taken three deao children from the charred house, ano that everything in the rear smeileo strongly of Kerosene. |.
 Several other witnesses testified as to the strong smell of Kerosene In tne rear of the house near the back door while one witness told of seeing tne remains of an exploded lamp on tne floor of the rear room.
 one of the most telling witnesses TOY the state however, was Carrie zieeler who testified that she lived on the same alley as iid the Campbeils, and thIat on the night of the fire had seen Jim Kennedy running rapidly down the alley sticking as closely as possible 70 the shadows She knew that It was Jim because he had to cross space of moonlight. He was in his Dirt sleeves and a light pair of trousersl the clothes in which he was found oyl sne arresting officers Immediately Ter she saw Jim, she saw that the Cat1p- bell house was afire.
 Kennedy's AIfbi.
 Police officer Avant told of is meeting with Nathaniel Garrett at o'clock or tfereabouts at Ahercrombiss ss bar, some distance from the fhe When Jim Kennedy was caught by 1ae officers, Mr. Avant testified that he hlsd been requested by him to get Nathaniei Garrett.
 Nathaniel Garrett was called to the stand after Mir. Avant. Garrett testis fled that he lived five miles from the city, and on the night of the fire had met Jim Kennedy at the Three Mile Branch. He told the jury If the wet condition of the defendants clothing. saying that it looked as if hs had eesn running. Garrett then told Kennedy about his father-in-1aw's house. and the burned children. and Kennedy remark ed:
 arts too bad. isn't it."
 He said that he had not seen Ken nedy at Abercrombie's bar. and mat he had left him at II o'clock.
 The state rested and the defense placed MT. Ledyard, on whose place Jim Kennedy was caught upon the stand. Mir. LeJyard testified as 10 see. ing the defendant coming into town. :.
 Minnie Carter was then sworn ara testified that she had seen g man m the alley at the Campbell house at dusk. Robert Terry, Annie Garrett and Mitilda Mitchell all testified to see- ing Jim Kennedy at various times.
 In introducing these witnesses Una attorneys for the defense endeavored 10 prove the alibi which Kennedy insist ed upon at the time of his arrest.
 The jury in the case was: " H. MiI- liran. J. A. Thompson. W. c. Pace. T. J. Kelly, R. L. Guilege. J. H. Taylor, Julius Rice, R. W. Waller. J. c. Mills, T. H. Collier. c. c. Gibson and Q. W, williams.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Look Whats Here! A Dog Has
 Come Out in First MuzzLe

fence and elegance to Rex, so he bought Rex the muzzle. True the muZzle would fit the head of a uHastiff like hoop skirt would fit a black snake. but so long as it is a muzzle. perfect satis- faction is felt by both parties interest ed. The muzzle Is a wire affair com posed of about three or four wires, but thoughffully the manufacturer twisted some of the wires into circles for the air to pas sthrough so the wearer could breathe, of course the air could pass on the other side of the wire. but to intimate the direction and purpose to the air, the manufacturer thought the spectacle effects advisable.
 The circles do look like spectacles. especially when Rex sits down and doubles up to count fleas. then his nose slips through the side of the muzzle It's far more convenient. and the affair slips back up on his head. for all the world as grandfathers are supposed to slip up their glasses on top of their heads to explain something they don't know anything about.
 But be the short coming of the mug gle what they may. it Is the first to be worn in town and Rex and his master. Floyd, ara the happiest pair in all Ala bama-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
GOVERNORS DENIAL
DECLARES CONFIDENCE IN ATToR-
 NEY GENERALS OFFICE.
Colonel Garber is Praised by Governor Who Rrecisima Hfm His Friend
 sad Valuable Melp.

Birmingham. Aug. 26,--(Speciai.)--- With reference to the report that there was some feeling between him and oth- CTS of the state administration. Cover nor B. B. Conner said Wednesday:
 The Montgomery Advertiser in a recent Issue tried to create the im- pression khat as Governor was not in full accord, in confidence and courte- ous treatment. with Colonel Garber, attorney-generai, and Mir. Martin, his assistant. Both of these gentlemen I regard as the most earnest, hard working. patriotic officials in the full discharge of their duty. I have never seen attorneys put in more time than they; their many able opinions rem derink the law is evidence Of this.
 colonel 6arber Is my friend. and have the highest appreciation and kind- ness for him. and 1t looks hard that seen attorneys and pago to whisper devilish things Into the body polite. This should have been spared Colonel Garber and myself. It is true that as governor have retained Judge Samuel D. weakley and Judge selheimer. two able counseioFe. to assist Colonel Gar Der in some of the important railroad and corporatton eases. I am sure that no one appreciates their position ana help more than Colonel Garber. and 1t Is hard to think of that condition of mind that would try to go into the state policy. where so much interest is at stake, and engender trouble.
 'T say this because I think 1t is due Colonel Garher and Mir. Martin that the people should fully understand that I appreciate their service to the state as unaIloysd, unprejudiced and rem dered to the fullest extent of their duty; and | am sure if the carping critics would be as sincere in their patriotism aa Colonel Garber in his. that 1t would be much better for us alI,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
ExTENsIoN or RAILROAD.
Iana From AisceviIIe wsn Soon Reach
 

"A Aliceville, Aug. 26.--fSpeciaf. )--It fA reported that the A. T. & N. A. R., which is completed to Cochrene, will be finished to the line of Sumter coun- ty by January l.
 Work Is being pushed on the grad ing and laying of steel and those m charge of the work are hopeful Of meeting ali expectations. The grading Is complete nearly to Bancy, ten miles below Cochfane, the newly opened terminus. As soon as grading Is com pleted the steel will be put down as rapidly as possible. F When ths extension is completed Mir. Cochrane. who is president. will have only about sixty-miles to build before he has the A. T. & N. R. R., connected with the Tombigbee Valley Line. of which he is also president, and which is now operating daily from Butler to Mobile.
 This road uses the Southern tracks from Calvert to Mobile and 1t is be- lieved that Mir. cochrane intends to begin work on the road before the connection Is made to complete the north end to the Birmingham dis tyict.
 This will give Pickens county a trunk line which will handle a great deal of the products of the richest mineral and agricultural districts of AlaDafnAs
 Henry Steele and Will Steel spent the past week with relatives here and returned Monday to their home in Birmingham.
 Miss Cleo Cain& of Columbus. has returned to Columbus after spending two weeks with Miss Emmie Gardnerl
 Mrs. c. R. Horton and children have returned from 6 visit to friends In Greene county, and also from . pleasure trip to Blount Springs.
 Miss Bessie Lloyd. of Meridian, Miss, is visiting her cousin. Mrs. Mayhew,
 Charlie Clark, of Wintervilie. Miss, Is visiting his aunt, Mrs. l.. A. Wind ham.
 Skelton White, of Attalia, Is visiting his uncle. S. T. Shaw.
 Mrs. Moody and son. Edwin Moody. of Columbus. are visiting relatives here.
 J. B. whito has recently erected handsome brick store. and will shortly occupy it.
 Prof. James P. Doster has moved to Tuscaloosa to take s special teach- er's course at the University.
 MT. Lewis. of Anniston, has recently been negotiating with the business men here regarding the establishment of an oil mill. which 1t is believed will be built within a few months
 The Alceville second team played the Carrollton second team at Carroll ton today. which resulted In a victory for Carrollton by 8 score of g to (.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
WEDDING AT DEPOT.

Alabama Couple Married in Waiting
 Room at Columbus.
 Columbus. Miss, Aug. 26.-(Special) Thomas Hyde and Miss Nettie Ma iors, both of Corona, Ala, were mar ried at the Southern Railway depot here by Justice of the Peace F. w. Flood.
 There is train arriving from Corona at i2:30 D. n.. and one re- turning at ?. m. and in order to preclude the possibility of missing this train. the young people had Justice Flood to meet them upon their arrival at l2:so, and the ceremony was per- formed in the waiting room.
 The ceremony was concluded in arn- pie time for the couple to catch their train. and they returned to Corona to receive thes parental blessing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
BIG SMITHY SHOP
WESTERN RATRoAD IS BUILDING
 ONE.
Empioyea of Road Who Would Other- wise Be Idle Are At Work
 Ilnnn The Additions.

Tn preparation for the increase in work this fall the Western of Alabama Railway has now in course of construc- ton out at the shops, q new blacksmith shop 115 feet long and seventy feet wide. The old shop was found too small to handle the work of the big re- pair and construction plant and tho new one Is a necessity. Workmen are now busy on the foundations. digging the trenches for them and clearing away the debris of the building which was torn down. The shop will be con nected with the wood working depart ment, where material for the construc- ton and repair of the freight cars is handled.
 Not only is this new shop being built. but other parts of the plant are being renovated. the employees of the plant doing the work. With the falling off In traffic during the recent panic not so much repair work was to be done. and rather than see many of the men idle and really needing the new shop. the management decided to keep the men at work using the building work to employ them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Celebrate First Passenger rr.in.

BIrminghaTn, August 26---(Special. l--- Commercial Club committees were named today for the entertainment and celebration in connection with the en- try of the first trai of the Atlanta. Biz mingham and Atlantic railway. One of the features will be an excursion run from Brunswick to Birmingham, picking up the people along the way, the whole ending in monster celebra- ton in this city. Three committees were named to look after the arrange ments for September 6, the day the train will arrive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Clerk rorIer H.. Re-1~nsS

Decatur, Aug. 26-(Special. )--Janles s. Fowler, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Morgan County. and also Clerk of the Morgan County Law and Equity Court, has resigned his position, hIs resignation to take effect on September IS. 1908.
 There are no less than 6 dozen pos- sible applicants for the position. Among these are Assistant Clerk Dave of Decatur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
HsI,tia Are Enaor.ea

Birmingham. Aug. 26.-(Secial.)-- The directors of the Commercial Club today passed resolution endorsing the Alabama National Guard. and approving of the conduct of the men on duty in the strike zone. The resolution was introduced by Colonel T. O. Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Calhoun County Children Less

Anniston, Aug. 26.-(Special. l--A compilation of the figures furnished by the enumerators shows that there has been decrease in the number of school children within the school age fin Calhoun county. The census of 1908 showed that there were l4.373 chill dren within the school age in the county, and the census just completed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Two .yosu NaahviIle

Memphis. Tenn. Aug. 26--(SpeeiaI)-- Catcher Ed Hurlburt and Pitcher Ross Helm, the latter with JacksonvilIs's champion South Atlantic League team joined Nashvilles crippled squad here tonight to Finish the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
MIsOELLANEOUS.

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN :--This is to notify and warn the public that will not be responsible for any debts my son Wm c. Ray Jr, has. or may hereafter contract for.
 John W. Ray s~S4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
FOR SALE REAL EsTATR.
EDUCATIONAL.
~ ~DRAUGHoNs

DHAUGHUN'S
 PRACTICAL BUSINESS COLLEGE Montgomery. Dexter Ave. Opp. Post Office, POSITIONS secured or your money back BOOKKEEPING. Draughon's competitaYs by not accepting his proposition to have his test with their s1x-months' BockkeepinR students, conceds that he teaches more Bookkeeping in THREE months than they do in SIX.
 SHORTHAND. About TB psr cent. of the United States Court Reporters write the Shorthand Jno. F. DrAuRhons 90 coliaKes teach, because it is THE BEST.
 TELEGRAPHY students use railway wires cut into Draughon's College by railroads, catalogue will not obiikate you Cataio9ue tells about the business college that Is THE MOST strongly indorsed by BUSINESS MEN.
 -3e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
BUSINESS oPPoRTUNITTEs.

FINE OPENING FOR DocToR-ono of the best towns in Alabama needs a good. live Gan show him where he can make good money. Address z. R.. care Of Advertiser.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
FURNITURE.

HAVING MOVED to soa-11 Montgomery street. we are willing to sacrifice all pIoffts durinR 1908 ag an iuducement for you ta call and set acquainted with Montgomsryss largest and handsoms9t furniture store. Genuine Perfection Mattress sf.46. iSe coll springs, q. as. Your credit iH eood. A
 d Rhodes 6 Bon C. ~-s&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
PLANING MILL

WE ARE prepared to do all kinds of car. nenter and mill work. Estimates furnishod.
 Door and windows screens a speciality. !. C TeV7is Phone No g. --ef
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
WANTED--FEMALE HELP.

U Ua9TTTD-Vyhite girls to do general hogss-
 work in private homes; fair wages, moder- afe work good treatment and goca oppors. xtnltIea Th0Ae whe wish situation aod i've out of town may wf1ts The salvaeae9 Army Montgomery Ala Otherwise may
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
WANTFD--MALE HELP.


 WANTED--MALE HELP. .-~-------~---~---- wANrEp-A nrst class bookkeeper and Shipping clerk with good references. Ap- ply Tn writing. BOX 4bs. -s-th-u-so APPLICATIONS will now oe received TOT nositions as tenor and bass in quartett enolf. Must road well; give experience ana state salary expected. H. l., care of Advertisef. wANrEp--superintend for lumber Com pany sS,b00. Manager general store sissoo' Rookkeeper 9i 200. Lumber buyer st'zov' csneral Oftlceman $75 Clerks $50 to SJo' Appiy American Opportunity co., Houston. Tex WANTED--for U. s. Army; able-oodisd nnmarried men between ages of ls ana Sei citisens of United states of good character and temperate habits who can speak, reed and write English. Apply to rsccruitng ofScer. IS d-2 s. Court St.. Montgomery. Ala
 WANTED-Men to learn barber trade. Q few weeks completes, so chairs constantly busy. licensed Instructors. tools given. di- pioryias granted, wages Saturdays, positions vaitinR; wonderful demand for graduates. Write for catalogue. Moler Barber college. Atlanta. Ga. e-oe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
CONTRACTING BUILDERS

WH INVITE specifications on ali kinda oE and building. Work guaranteed. W E SoIes 6 Co. offiee phone III. resi- dsncs i73l, 10 South Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
ENGRAVING.

WANTED-You to illustrate your ads. with oar oats; kAay add zk per cent to the afsractivsness of any cd talk it over with The Advertiser Engravtng Company. Phone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
FURNITURE.

JUST Received 6 nice new line of Art Squares and Rugs of all kinds. cash or credit. as Commerce St.. Gay X 5ightler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27

WANTED-Room and board within i've or six blocks of post office by single man, pri- vate family preferred. Address W. c. F
 care Advertiser. -S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27

or four down stairs rooms for light housekeeping. Give location and
 price. Housekeeper. -1-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
FOR RENT-STOREs

FOR hENL-5tore on Monroe nt.t apply A& offles of the Mutual Warehouse Co. corner Of Perry aud Jefferson Sts. Mcintyre Broa
 --lB-su-tu-th FOR RENT-From October 1st. store on corner Of Bibb and Coosa Streets. Apply to M. Sabsl q sona. io2 Blob St., MontgomeFy. Ala --1k-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27

fnachtnss of all makes rented. repaired and exchanged; supplies and accsssortes. M L. paVanC successor 60 Teery e DAvanG --eG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
WOODRNWARE.

DON'T BUY new shoes unless it's an abso- lute necessity. We repair good as new
 Ia soles. pure white oak. T5e. Only elec- trio half-soiing machine Work called for and delivered Rubin's Boston Sample Shoe Store. 2i s. Court St Phone HIT. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
REAL ESTATE

 JAMES GALLAGHER--HsEaren Rtrst National and Fourth National Banks oe Montgomery -~3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-27
Fruit Trees, Vines and Roses.
PAPER HANGING.

S1T . T1 SE sorce of man suffieient to ,sis care of any fob of paper hanging; sample book on request. Phone i335. R. 4. Austin.
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