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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
SHEET AND ICE
WESTERN RAILWAY HAD ITS TROU-
 BLEs YESTERDAY.
The Day Which Threatened So Much Was Passed Without the Devel. Opment of Great
 Trouble

The transportation department of the Western was up against something fierce yesterday, and for part of the day getting trains over the road was more a matter of guess work than any thing else. The blizzardy storm of Sunday night played havoc with the train despatching system and by 8 o'clock yesterday morning not a wire was working between Montgomery and Atlanta.
 Later in the day wire service was gradually re-established and fairly goodrwire was working between Mont gomery and LaGrange. Ga. about forty miles this side of Atlanta. Up to an early hour this morning, however, it was impossible to get wire connect ion between LaGrange and Atlanta. Train No. 35, due In Montgomery at 10:55 a. m. did not get in until after o'clock, the delay being caused by the heavy sleet and ice which the passen- gers and trainmen report as being about the worst ever known.
 Between Atlanta and LaGrange. trains had to be operated blind" such a thing as telegraphic train orders be- ing out of the question. From La- Grange to Montgomery the operation of trains was little easier, though up to 12 o'clock yesterday, 1t was pretty bad even on that part of the road.
 From noon on the situation between Montgomery and LaGrange improved. and train No. 33, due from Atlanta at D. m. yesterday, was hardly an hour late, and train No. 39, due at 7:55 D. m., came in last night on time. The Southern Railway was harder hit than the Western, the storm from Wash ington to Atlanta nearly putting the schedules of their passenger trains out of business. The Western gets train No. ST from the Southern in Atlanta and delivers 1t to the Louisville and Nashville In Montgomery at 11:40 D. n-. but 1t was indefinitely late last night and will reach Montgomery early this morning.
 The Central of Georgia's train No. 5 due from Macon and Savannah at 8 D. m.. was five hours late last night, get ting into Montgomery about 1 o'clock this morning. The trouble was because of a freight car getting off the track and blocking the main line few miles this side of Eufaula.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
THAXTON IS HANGED
SLAYER OF MIR. HUNSTUCKER PAYS
 THE PENALTY.
Negro Smiled on the GaIIOws and Re- feFred to the Fact That the Governor Had Reprieved
 Him.

Birmingham, Feb. 10-(Special.)- Smiling broadly. Henry Thaxton, the negro convicted for the murder of W. E. Hunstucker. a white man, and thrice respited by the Governor. mount ed the gallows in the jail yard here this morning, and one minute after Il o'clock went through the trap to satis- fly the verdict of the court.
 The negro's neck was broken by the fall and he was declared dead in fif- teen minutes and thirty seconds.
 The negro had agreed with the dep- uties attending him on the gallows, that as soon he fell he would stick out gro's finger was not extended demon strates that the victims neck was broken in the fall.
 Thaxton made a talk on the gallowS. He started out by saying Friends you see me once again." and concluded with ''thanking you for your kind atten- tion" The attendance of spectators at the hanging was the smallest in years, less than one hundred seeing the execution. There were three negroes besodes the ministers and one of these was a physician.
 Four little white boys under twelve years of age were permitted inside of the jail yard. this being a policy of the sheriff, 1t being desired that an ob- feet lesson be given boys.
 Thatxon denied to the last that he had killed the white man and said that bad company had gotten him into trou- ble. The man who did the killing. he said, had been seen with him during the day of the night of the killing, hence he would have to suffer for it. He said that he was prepared to die.
 When the clock in the court house tower nearby began striking the hour, half a dozen negro women in the base ment of the jail began wailing loudly. Deputies had to warn the negro women to keep quiet.
 Before the execution. a sister and niece of the condemned negro, were allowed to be with him for a while When Sheriff Higdon read the death warrant the women had to retire and there was much weeping.
 Deputy Sheriff George Cousson plac- ed the black cap and the sheriff was at the trap
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

was given twenty additional days. while working on the streets Satur- oay morning be became unruly and trieo 70 cut prisoner.
 wheeler Carter, a negro. was tried Tor vakrancy. He was fined $15 or thirty days on the streets.
 Matte Hayward. a negro woman, answered to the charge of having car rfed q concealed weapon. The weapon was a razor and she pulled it out of her stocking Saturday night and at- tempted to cut another woman. She was given thirty days on the streets.
 Social and Personal.
 Miss Christine Nicholson who teaches school at Hamburg spent Sunday here with relatives.
 Miss Bessie Robertson who teaches school at Collerine spent Sunday here with relatives
 N. A. McColiom of Marion Junction was in the city today.
 Miss Aaron Maas has issued invita- tions to a card party and luncheon on Miss Lilly Fried of Vicksburg, Miss issippi.
 w. W. Hooton, formerly of this city but now residing in Nashville Tenn essee, has been here for the past few days with relatives.
 Joe Nicho olson of Birmingham spent Sunday here with relatives.
 Mrs. E. T. Gilmer of Marion Junction is here visiting relatives. Bennett Bell left this morning for Birmingham. to attend the bedside of his father, D. H. Bell who is quite sick in hospital in that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Notice of Sale of Land.
Probate Court. Montgomery County, Ala
 Mary Harris vs. Sam Lee, ct al.

Probate Court. Montgomery County, Ala.
 Mary Harris vs Sam Lee, ct al
 Under and by virtue of an order and de> cree dated January 27th. 1908, by the Hon. John B. Gaston. Judge of Probate for coun- ty and State the undersigned will on the 18th day of February. 1908. offer for sale for cash at public auction, at the Court Square Fountain in the City of Montgom- cry. Ala, at 12 o'clock noon, the following described real estate situated in Montgom- cry County Alabama, to-wit: A certain lot or parcel of land situated near the south eastern limits of the City of Montgomery. commencing at a point on the west side of Yougene street. fifty feet from the south west corner of Yougene and Smythe streets, and running thence south along the west margin of Yougene street thirty-eight and one-half feet, thence west one hundred and twenty feet. thence north thirty-eight and one-half feet, thence east one hundred and twenty feet to the point of beginning and being the identical property conveyed by warranty deed by Ann Hale. a widow, to Martha Lee, which said deed Is recorded in Book of deeds Vol. 5O page 11s. Probate Records, Mont tgomery Co.,, Ala Said sale be- ing made subject to confirmation by the Court, and for the purpose of distribution among the joint owners of said lot.
 F. W. JACKSON.
 --tue-3t Commissioner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
HAUSEN MAY QUIT
INITIATES HE WILL NOT GO TO
 GRAND RAPIDS.
Says His Truck Farm At Ogden is MRiking Money And He Can
 Play With Semf-
 pros.


 If Bill Hausen's insinuations develop into something more than bluff the manager of the Grand Rapids team Of the Central League is liable to butt into bunch of trouble this Spring
 A letter received by personal friend of Hausen's in Montgomery states that there is good deal more than chance of the veteran bacRstop not playing professional ball this sum mer. He says that he is making a comfortable living out of his farm and truck garden in Ogden, and that to- gether with that he will make about $2oo month this summer by playing Saturday and Sunday games with the semi-pro teams in that section For these reasons he says that he don't care to leave Ogden and play profess sional ball this summer. While he didnt say m his letter that he has ae- strongly that 1t goes.
 Manager Ryan succeeded in making trade with the Grand Rapids Club
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
TO ELECT OFFICERS.
Interest CenteRs in Meeting at COun.
 try Club.

try CIub.
 Election of officers for the ensuing year for the Country Club will call that body together tonight at the club home near Highland Park. Other rou- tine business will be transacted. but interest centers in the fight for the presidency of the club.
 There are rumors to the effect that there is a kind of division of the club into what is termed the older and the younger sets. The election tonight, therefore. holds considerable interest for the Club members.
 Officers to be elected tonight will be the president, vice-president and a full board of directors, and 1t is urged that all of the members of the club be pre- sent at the annual meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
POR SALE

For Account of Whom it May Concern. Sealed bids invited for purchase of about 25o bales of cotton. damaged more or less by fire at Americus, Georgia, on Feb ruary 3. 1908
 Bids win bs opened Monday, February 1Tfh. twelve o'clock, noon, on our prem ises at Americus. Georgia. The right re- served to reject any or all bids submitted. For further information apply to J. M. Tobfn Superintendent. Amertcus Georgia.
 ATLANTIC COMPRESS COMPANY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Old Relic Enunh

Newark N. J., Feb. IDA document bearing the signature of George Wash ington has been found among the re- cords in the Essex County Courthouse. The document Is a certificate that Col. Francis Barber, commandant of the End New Jersey Regiment in the revoIu- tionary war was killed February 10. 17s3. Washington's signature is in perfect condition,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
MOBILE BUYS GARvIN.
Secures 8 Baseball Player from Blrm-
 tngbam Team.

Mobile. Feb. 10.-(Special. .)-In a telegram received today by Secretary Colson or the Mobile Baseball Associ- ation, Manager Vaughan of Birming- ham accepts Mobiles offer of $500 for the player. Garvin.
 Secretary Colsson mailed Manager Vaughan a check for $500 this after noon, which is the purchase money for Garvin's release.
 Manager Fisher said today that he had received the signed contract of Right Fielder Noblett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
NASHVILLE IS BEATEN.
The Mobile Basket Ball Team Is VI
 torious.

Mobile. Feb. O-(SpeciaL) )-After de- feating every team they have gone up against on their trip, the fast basket ball five of the Nashville Athletic Club were defeated here tonight by the team of the Y. NJ. c. A. by the score of AT to 19.
 Although outweighing the local boys several pounds to the man. the visitors were not near so quick which tells of their defeat.
 good sized audience witnessed the game and the enthusiasm was great, as the game was snappy and fast throughout.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
DEPEw DEFENDS CORTBLYOU.
9 New York Senator Replies to Charges of Senator CulbersOn.

New H0fk AenatOr AGwt1e9 t0 Charges
 of Senator CulbersOn.
 Washington. Feb, 1o-Senator Depew today replied to recent charge made in the Senate by Senator culberson of Texas, that during the recent panic. the Secretary of the Treasury favored New York City in depositing public money in National Repositories
 The danger that was so great. he said. was avoided by the wise action of the Secretary of the Treasury, as- sisted by '.that phenomenal genius, l. Piermont Morgan, who, associating with himself the bankers of New York. provided the means by which the as- sailed banks could be saved" At the time this utterance was made. Mir. Morgan occupied q seat in the private gallery of Senators. and was a careful listener to all that was said
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
JOHN GEE ARRESTED.
He is Charged With Theft of Several
 Mail Pouches.


 Mail Pouches.
 Waco, Texas. Feb. 10.-John A. Gee 30 years old, who was arrested in Bry- an. Texas was brought here today on T complaint issued from the once or limited States Commissioner A. P. Me- Cormick, charging Gee with the theft cd two mail pouches from the mall trucks in Temple in December last The pouches were footed near waco and $5O.O00 worth of checks, money orders and drafts thrown into a small stream, while all the money in the let- ter's was taken. Gee is believed to have had confederates and other ar- rests are expected soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
SCHOONER IS ABANDONED.
Captain and Crew of Eight Men are
 Reported Missing.

Reported Missing.
 New York, Feb. 10.-The four-mast- ed schooner Edward J. Berwind. of Wilmington, Del. which left New or leans January 12. bound to Philadels phia, was sighted at sea, abandoned and in a waterlogged condition on February 2. by the steamer Mariavei' from Trinidad and Grenada. which ar- rived here this morning. The where abouts of c. F. Lacey and his crew of eight men is not known.
 The Berwind is owned by R. w Me- Bride, of Philadelphia. with Capt. C.. F. Lacey, her commander. as managing owner. She was built in 1894 and regis tered l,023 tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
PIumhern on a strIkr.

st. Louis, Feb. IO.-Five hundred union plumbers employed by members
 the Master Plumbers Association,
 went on strike today because of the
 enforcement of the rule of the associ- ation reducing wages from $5.7O to s5 a day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
PrIronern Have Firht.


 Only few offenders appeared in po- lice court this morning for ofrenses which have been committed since the session of the court Saturday morning. During Sunday in the city prison Jesse Thomas and Will Mays had fight. They answered to the charge of an anfray and were given forty days additional to the terms they were serv- ing on the streets.
 Willie Bridges, another prisoner,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
Tn ViaIt Italy.

Turin. Italy. Feb. 10.-Maria Pia. the Dowager Queen of Portugal. has tele- graphed her sister, Princess Clotilde, that she will come here to pass some time and that the visit will be made as soon as her health will permit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
NOTICE

Monsxonsry Greys Retired Corps. Meet in hall over M. L. q P. Co., thia (Tuesday) evening at eight o'clock for transaction of buaineas-
 N. H. AMERINE, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
HIGH RATES NEEDED
RAILROADS ARE CROWDED TO THE
 WALL, AN EXPERT SAYS.

No Money For Improvements, Five Billions Required For Development of Trans p0rtatiOn Industry Cannot be Ob- tained Unless Eaxnings are
 Large Enough. Hostile
 Lexfelatfon BIaued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

The Daybrenk Fertilizer kaa pro. duced on six acres of sandy upland 404 bushels of corn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
,ATKINSWILN NOT RUN
sELuA.s MAYOR SAYS HE WILL RE-
 TIRE.
After Seventeen Years in City Affairs He wflI ouit--Three More Candidates Are
 offered.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma. February 10

Selma, February 10.
 There were three new entries this morning in the two political races which will be run in Selma ana DaIias County during the next few months.
 Hon. E. s. Starr this morning made his formal announcement for the office of Justice of the Peace. Mir. Starr Is a we'll known and popular citizen and has represented Dallas County in the lower branch of the Legislature.
 The second county entry is Frank J. Bowline who has announced as cam didate for the office of constable of the county. Mir. Bowline has never held office but he is we'll known citizen of the county and has large number of friends.
 The one new candidate for office in the city election is E. T. Walters. who announces for the office of chief of police. Mir. Walters has been chief of police of the city several terms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

stuart's Buchu and Juniper Con- pound quick cure for Bright s disease, liver and stomach trou- bles. All druggists, $1.0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

[ hereby announce myself e candidate for Treasurer of Montgomery County. subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 GEO. H. GHACKELFORD,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
FOR TREAsURER

hereby announce myself candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 WILLIAM B. WHITING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

for the office of County Treasurer siib- feet to the action of the Democratic Primary. JASON H. SMITH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman for Ward Two. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 ,. T. LETCHER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
OUN N(ENENISI ]
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FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Collector of Montgomery County, subject t3 the action of the Dern- eeratio Party. CHAS. B. TEASLEY. [ hereby announce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Democratic party.
 w. M HUDSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the aa- tion of the Democratic primary.
 | D. COLLIER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL. respectfully announce that am a cand- didate for the presidency of the Council subject to the action of the Democratic Party. IRA H. VIRGIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

The Daybreak Fertilizer has pro- duced on one acre of sandy upland 64 bushels of corn.
 MARKS q GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

I hereby announce myself . candidate foI the office of Tax Assessor of Montgom. cry County. subject to the action of the Democratic party. 0 A. SOLOMON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
MASONIC NOTICE.

There will be a special com :|: 5: 5! ! <: M munication of Andrew Jackson RA Lodge, No. 1T3. A. Y. & A. M, A~M this evening at 7;30 o'clock for &@A5YA work in M. M. Degree SM ZA Montgomery Lodge, No. II. SNI and visiting brethren fraternaliy
 invited.
 By order of the W. N. No. H. D. LONG Secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

FOR TAX COLLECTOR.
 ths off,se of TSx Collector of MontromsSy County, subject t9 the action of the Dem eeratio Party. cHAs B TEAsLEY. I hereby announce my candidacy for Tax Collector of Montgomery County subject to the action of the PSsnScratiE e,Isc Psrty FOR TREASURER.
 hereby announce myself . candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 WILLIAM B. WHITING. hsr:sy es ss dsSy.s yssf ss9diasss isrsi iSrsmsSy. JASON H. SMITH 2 hereby announce myself . candidate for Treasurer of Aontgomery County. subject so the action Sr6 Si the rsRocr1ssS roTsE hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Treasurer. subject to the aa-
 L D. COLLIER.
 FOR TAX ASSESSOR.
 I hereby announce myssif a c@ndidats for County subject to the action of the Dem- Oeratto primary. MORGAN e. GILMER hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgon1ery County subject to the Astioa Ss the Rem hereby announce myself . candidate foI the office of Tax Assessor of Montgom- cry County. subject to the action of the Democratic party. 6 A. SOLOMON.
 FOR CORONER.
 hereby announce myself 2 candidate for reelection Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mary. w. H. TIcE
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. hereby announce myself candidats for Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 JAMES H. COOK,
 FOR MAYOR.
 respectfully announce that am a candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry subect to the action of the Democrat ic Party. GAsToN GUNTER. respectfully announce that am a candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry. subject to the action of the Dem FOR PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL. didate for the presidency of the Council subject to the action of the Democratic Party. IRA H. VIRGIN. FOR ALDERAfAN-WARD TWO. hereby announce myself candidate for Alderman from Ward Two subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JNo. M BURcH hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman for Ward Two. subject to the
 J. T. LETcHER. FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE, BEAT 8. am a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three. subject to the primary of
 MICHEL H. SCREWS. FOR ALDERAIAN-WARD FOUR. hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Four, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JUNIUS J. PIERCE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE, BEAT 8. I am a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three, subject to the primary of
 MICHEL H. SCREWS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

hereby announce myself a candidatss for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dern- ocratio party. c. F. ANDERSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
FOR ALDERAfAN-wARD TWO.

EOh ALDEhAAN-WAhO TNO. hereby announce myself a candidate for Alderman from Ward Two, subject to the action of the Democratic Party.
 JNO. M BURcH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
FOR TAX AsHEas0R.

hereby announce myself a candidate for the Office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Dem. oeratio primary. MORGAN 0 GILMER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11
FnR NnRnNER-

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mary. W. H TICE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

I respectfully announce that I am a candi- date for the office of Mayor of Montgom- cry, subject to the action of the Dem ocratic Party. J. c. TYSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-11

FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. hereby announce myself a candidate for Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 JAMES H. COOK.
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-02-06

We had supposed from reading the
primary Law enacted by the reform
legislature last winter, that the NOM
inat ns for officers and endorsement
OF a United States senator were to
be made by the voters direct, but the
insurgent mem bers of the Repu blican
state central committee evidently do
NOT consider the republicans voters
OF the state competent to sslect Q
candidate for the United States SEN
ate, and at their meeting AZ Huron
last week they adopted q resolution
endorsing Governor Crawford for
that position, aud any republican
voter Who may want TO vote for
any one else at the June primary
will doubtless be considered gull ty
OF "Lsse Majestic" (,
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-02-06
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sJohn sehis5e1 tcok . load Of grain
% Kimbal Saturday.
) Fred Bncker made . business trip
ChApberiain this week.
The saddss snid .peH sessmbapied
with snow. looks like real 30. OAK.
yaRsen-'' ">.'''"'. :sI-. .-s .:-.. .. :,
Live stock Of all kinds looks good.
and mere 10 an 'abunaAns of feed In
our vicinity. -. :,
Col D. h. Orear. Pros. 8. E. Pflsum'
and bvother. Frank attended the
tsaehers and school .ffictrs meeting
al Gapn Valley recently. a.
I ere win be q hose talent sIhibi-
tion held az the Crow Lake school
house In the neap fusure. A good
program has esen ary ,nged and a
fifss class ensertainmeat il assured
The Dakota chief. (Gann Valley, Buffalo County, S.D.) 18??-1913, 1908-02-06

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