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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
SECOND STORM
 HITS ALABAMA
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 suuek logging camp and one negro ,n lne camI is reported to have been huied and six were reported seriously 'nJured. report today stated that since Friday one of the injured had aleu from the injuries which he had received. -
 From Woods Landing this cyclone went in southern direction and struck the sprague place a flow miles away. On the Sprague place the path of the cyclone was stated to have been half mile In width and five negroes were today reported to have been killed on that place.
 One of the negroes killed is said to have been struck by piece of timber while he was at work in a field. The other four negroes were found dead In tho woods on the place Saturday. The four negroes found dead in the woods are unknown and their bodies were not identified by the tenants on the place.
 The cyclone. as 1t passed over the Sprague place. wrecked twenty -one ne- gro cabins. At the first signs of the storm the negro tenants ran out of their houses and none of them were injured by the houses falling on them. In the woods surrounding the place a large number of trees were blown down and many head of cattle are also reported to have been killed. The cyclone of Friday evening is supposed to have dissolved shortly af- ter 1t struck the Sprague place. From that place 1t continued in a southern direction but nothing more has been heard of 1t.
 Reports from all over the southwes- tern part of the State received here today is to the effect that the heaviest ram for years fell all over the country yesterday. These rains extended as far as Myrtlewood and Demopolis to the west of here and in many sections they were followed by q heavy fall of hail.
 Eight miles up the river from Selma the hall storm Is reported to have been unusually heavy. The hail stones are reported to have been larger than mar bles and considerable damage was done to fruit trees and young plants in the fields.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
STATE FILES
 ITS ANSWER It is Fighting Suit of the
 Railroads. THE FRANCHISE TAX FIGHT In General Terms Allegations Are
 Desired Astorney-GeneraI Filed Papers in the City Court--Roads Claim Tax is Violation of Contract
 on Part of state

The State of Alabama. through Att torney- General Alex M. Garber and Special Counsel H. C. Selh elmer and Judge Samuel D. Weakley, yesterday filed in the Montgomery City Court its answer to the several suit of railroads to recover franchise taxes paid under protest to the Probate Judge of Mont komery County J. B. Gaston.
 Demurrers to all the counts of the railroads are contained in the States answer to the suits. The plaintiffs in the cases are the Louisville and Nash vile. the Central of Georgia. the At lantic Coast Line and the Seaboard Air Line Railroads. These carriers. 1t will be recalled, paid to the Probate Judge of Montgomery County several thous- and dollars in taxes to the State and tine county under the so-called fran ch.se tax act passed by the last Legis- lature.
 By a compromise agreement with the Probate Judge and counsel for the State, the railroads were assured that the tax money would be withheld from the State Treasury until the constitu- tionality of the franchise tax act could be finally determined. The tax is that imposed on a graduated basis on the amount of capital employed by a for esgn corporation in the State of Ala bama.
 
 deny the allegation. that the franchise tax law is unconstitutional as alleged by the railroads that the enforcement of the law would amount to an impair ment of contracts made in the State. The point struck here was that certain of the roads purchased lines lying wholly within the State which are now a part Of the main systems, and that a tax on these lines is an impairment of contracts. This counsel for the State deny, and further charges that the rail- roads have not proven what lines were purchased nor proven the existence of contracts.
 The demurrers are more or less of a general character, The suits were brought in State courts at the instance of the railroads. they having declared at the outset their belief that the law would be pronounced unconstitutional in any court. The franchise tax law is also being tested in the Birmingham City Court by suits. brought similar to those in the local court. The taxes were pad under protest to the Probate Judge of Jefferson County. the law pro- viding that the taxes may be paid to the Probate Judge of any county in which the railroads maintain an office.
 The outcome of these suits will be watched with interest as the overthrow of the franchise tax law would mean jolt to the revenue system of the State. NsBtF fFfs sfsf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
SUNDAY AT LEToHATcHIE.
Second storm Strikes Town With Great
 Force


 Letohatehie. April 27.--(Special .)- Sunday will be day long remembered by this community. Not having recov- cred from the terrible nervous strain of Friday night they had to face an ordeal even worse.
 At II a. m.. with no breeze blowing, and the atmosphere heavy and sultry, as by magic black clouds simuItane- ously began to gather from the south west. west and northwest, all flying to central point, and gathering over this place. The electrical display ac- companied by heavy peals of thunder was indescribable. As the fast gather ing clouds assembled the hot air assembled the hot air vacuum was transpianted by terrific winds, blowing In separate, directions.
 After this terrible suspense. which lasted for nearly an hour, in which the natives expected every moment to either be struck by lightning or blown into eternity. rain began to come down in torrents. This lasted until $40 D. m. Then there was an intermlssion until 4:50 p. m. when there came a repetition of the storm, never to be forgotten, the like of which the old. est inhabitants can recall nothing to equal.
 From this time until 6:30 p. m. no city ever had better electric lights than those supplied by the clements. At 6:S0 p. m. the wind was at its high- est.
 Looking out. one could see huge oaks that had ygitlrstood the storms of fifty years go down before the wind. Tops of houses. garden fences. and every conceivable kind of missile flew through the air.
 In the wake of the storm which passed about a hundred yards south of Letohatchie. negro cabins were swept away as so much chaff.
 Several narrow escapes from death are reported. A house on Mir. Bayzer's premises in which a negro woman and her child were living was carried three quarters of a mile. not even a sill be- ing left. The woman and child were blown some distance across an open field. but were unharmed and out of the darkness made their way sto Mir. Bayzer's residence and were taken in. 7 Another negro. Ike Jordan. in es- caping from his house that was .demol- ished. was struck on the head by fly. ing timbers. and is in a precarious con- dition. The terrible strain and ner- vous high tension has prostrated sev- erai people. among them old women who are today confined to their beds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

cast . gold medal. The medal will pear the name af Bob on the bar.
 Bob appreciates the kindnsss manifesteo towards him on account of fis iife-ssvins He cannot express his feeling of sratituae. and Is depending upon others to do the speaking.
 The following letter to the editor of The Advertiser from Mrs. wiliiam Knox. who fnangurated the movement. explains the purpose and, disposition of the fund which has been collected for Bobs reward: ''To the Editor of The Advertiser,
 'sThis will be handed you by Bob" the ferryman. who will call to get the purse of money. 04s.ee). made up for him, by the citizens as a reward for his heroism ana humanity in saving the life of white man from drowning in the Alabama River on Saturday night. April l1th. 1908
 ''The contributions for the medal now amount to 60 .si: more will be added today Please keep this entirely separate from the s4e. 90 to be handed to Bob: as the Mayor has promised me that he will pin the medal on Bob in the Council Chamber in the presence of the Members of the City Council and other witnesses. In order 10 confer well deserved honor on this worthy negro,-that others of his race may emu late hIs example.
 The medal will be here in q few days It is being made at the North. It wlli b" handsome gold medal--a cross of honor artistlcally engraved. The cross of honor Is to be suspended from bar on which the name of Bob will appear and the res cue scene will appear in the body or the cross, surrounded by the words: 'Heroism. Loyalty Humanity
 "on the reverse side: Presented to Bob, the Ferryman. by the children of Mont gomery, as a mark of their appreciation TOT his loyalty and bravery. in saving wnte man from drowning in the Alabama hNer' April 1lth. 1s0s.'
 'Respectfuily yours. :.
 --Ii an.h iana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Electric Park Dam Broke;
 Concrete Bridge Was Wrecked

the building of the dam is the con- struction of a modern concrete bridge to replace the small iron structure which now spans the road at a point adjacent to the dam. Proviison will be made for successfully contending with the clements even should such storms as those recently experienced b encountered.
 It Is not thought that the opening of the Park will be delayed by this hapenninR more than a few days, if transported out to the scene of the damage, and the work of replacing the dam and constructing the bridge will be immediately commenced and rushed to a conclusion.
 In spite of all the floods only one of the county's concrete bridges was wrecked. This was due entirely to the flood from the broken dam at Electric Park
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

Weakened and almost undermined by recent storms, the concrete dam near the Red Bridge Road which restraints the waters of the lake at Electric Park, yielded Sunday night to the force of the torrent that flowed against and over it, and fell a shapeless mass, from it's base. Irrestrained the waters the opening, speedily reducing the lake level The road was also overflowed and the floor Of the bridge at one time was under waaer. The work of repair ing the damage will be started today.
 This mass of water from the lake wrecked the concrete bridge on the Upper Wetumpka Road some distance away.
 1t is planned to erect dam in place of the one destroyed that will be su perior In every way. Another work that will be taken ir connection with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
STORMY PETREL FOUND.
Bird Found in TOD of Tree at Pratt
 vile.

Bird Found in Top of Tree at Pratt
 vilIe.
 Prattville April Especial. l--Ear- ly this morning in the top of one of the large trees near the edge of town was discovered a large bird known as the stormy petrel.
 It is supposed that the bird got dn one of the many storm currents that have been so prevalent of late and in that way was brought to this seo- tion of the country.
 The bird Is a soft feathered gray ana measured forty-eRht inches from tip to tip and twenty-one inches from beak to tail. When discovered. it was nearly dead and died later. sup posedly of a broken back.
 Reports from the outlying country districts from Prattvills show the most destructive rains for the last three days ever before known to have fallen here.
 The damage to public roads and bridges is the greatest in years. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
IN EscAMBIA COUNTY.
Streams Are Swollen And Some Dam
 age Done,

Stream. Are swollen And Some Dam
 age Done.
 Brewton. April 27.-tSpecial)--A o'clock last night an electrical storm of unusual violence broke over this section and continued all night. It was accompanied by a downpour of rain, but very little wind. Electric light and telephone wires were struck several times. but no damage of con- sequence was sustained.
 Reports from the country are to the effect that the storm was accompanied by hail, the stones being of sufficient size to kin small chickens and ruin gardens and growing crops.
 The creeks are all out of their banks and rising rapidly. The Cedar Creek mill could not run today on account of the high water in Murder Creek.
 The wagon roads leading to Alec and East Brewton are covered with water and boats are being used to reach these places. Conecuh River Is reported as rising at rapid rate. and is now overflowing the low lands.
 In East Brewton lightning struck a clothes line running from the back gallery of the residence of Culley Dixon to the smoke house, tearing away the gallery post and partially demolishing the smoke house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
NEWS OF BREwToN.

Browton, April 27.-lSpecial.l- l-Tne closing exercises of Downing Indus trial School in East Brewton took place Friday night and were witnessed oy A large number of visitors. The sum mer term of this school will commence on June q.
 A protracted meeting was commenced In the Methodist Church this morning. The pastor. Rev. J. Nj. Schofner, IS being assisted by Rev. E. Q. Moore or Jackson. The meeting will continue for several days, and there will be ser- vices morning and evening.
 The Second District Sunday school Convention will be held in the Meth od- lst Church in East Brewton next Sun day commencing at 10 a. rri, and con" tinuing through the day.
 Several defendants were disposed of in Mayors Court this morning. One case was mol pressed and fines ranging from $2.50 to $25 and costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
RAIL TRAFFIC oBsrRucrED.
Much Damage to Southern system Nes,
 MNha1m

Mobile, April 27.--(SpeciaI )-Mobil- ians caught by the storm along the line of the Mobile and Birmingham branch of the Southern Railway are beginning to reach home. accomplishing the trip by relays and In most cases making the last stage, from Jackson. by river.
 These travellers report great damage to the Southern Railway by reason of washouts. one man estimates that at least nve miles Of track must be re- graded and laid before regular sched- ules can be restored. The big, three- deck trestle near Thomasville is gone and with the approaches washed out makes break of one and a half miles at that point alone.
 The Southern Railway sent out a io- cal train this morning which reached Jackson, Ala. the first train to that point since Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
The Right Medicine

The right medicine, is the medicine that will make you we'll For female ailments, female rem edy is more likely to you, than medicine that is recommended for both sexes. As special remedy for the ills from which all women suffer, Wine of Cardui has been most highly recommended by ladies who should know-those who have tried it.
 "I would burn and itch and pain so bad, ' writes Mrs Elizabeth Lawson of breton, Va, "that could not stand it. called doctor, but got worse: so
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
FLOODS IN rALLAPoosA.
Damage on MarabIe Place Near Dade'
 yffre.

DadeviIle, April 27.--tSpecial.)-- This section was visited by a very dis astrous rain and electric storm yester- day afternoon and night.
 Commencing shortly after noon there was almost a continuous downpour of rain for ten hours. During the storm the barn of c. J. Marable, two miles south of town. was struck by light ming and burned to the ground. Sew eral head of stock and large amount of corn and fodder. together with farm machinery, were destroyed.
 It is reported that the water courses are higher than they have been since 1886. and farm land Is washed so bad ly that in many places 1t is almost ruined.
 A number of people from town who went to the County Sunday School Convention at Eiam, fifteen miles south of Dadeville, yesterday, had to go to Waverly this morning and leave their teams and come home by railroad on account of high waters south of town,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
BOB GETS REWARD
REWARD FUND TURNED OVER TO
 BRAVE NEGRO.
He win Receive . Handsome Medal Which VIII be Pinned on His
 Coat by the Mayor,

At last Bob the ferryman. has come to his reward. The fund which has been col laeted in care of The Advertiser for his reward in saving white man from the Alabama River was paid to Bob yesterday It amounted to s46.
 This amount was paid to Bob in cash and he gratefully stuck 1t away into his pocket. lowing as he left The Advertiser building But Rob will not be let off with tho mere remittance of the cash fund. He will go through a public function. The program next for him is to appear at the next meet ina of the City Council.
 Then he will stand before that body while Mayor Teague will pin on the lapel of his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Auhmrn Gives a1an.

Auburn. April Especial. )--At the conclusion of the memorial exercises held here this afternoon. subscript- ion was raised to be sent to the suf- ferers in Alabama from the recent storm. The sum of s130 was raised by faculty students and citizens pres ent and this will be increased by other subscriptions.
 The committee in charge will send the subscriptions at once where there seems to be the greBtest need.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
MR. JONEs DEAD.
Remains WiI Be Carried to Fitspat-
 rick Today.

Lewis Jones, a young man who for- merly resided in Montgomery, died in Benton at 3 o'clock yesterday after an extended illness
 MT. Jones was about 20 years old and had before. him a promising ca- reer He was well known in Mont gomery, where he had many friends, though he claimed Fitzpatrick as his home He is survived by his father. James Jones. by two brothers and four sisters.
 The remains will be carried to Fitz- patrick. where the funeral will be held today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

lected nearly $500. The committee will begin work again tomorrow morn ing and by noon 1t Is expected that the $500 will have been raised and possi- blY even more
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Heavx Raina ln naIe

Ozark. April 27-(Epecial.) 1.-Two terrible rainfa11s visited this section last night. one at 10 o'clock and the other at 12 o'clocks The lightning was something terrific. Some, wind also ac- companied the rain but no serious dam age has so far been repofted.s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

all farmers who have rolling lands re- port them badly washed and the dam age to the young crops is very great. There were several washorts on the Louisville and Nashville branch. The train due to leave here In the morn ing at SEAS o'clock left this morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Heavy Rala. Ia coRee.

EIba. April 27-(Special. )-Heavy rains fell here last night. with consid- erable wind, doing great damage tc crops in this vicinity The streams are very much swollen and are stiIi rising
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Typewriter Circular Letters.

IMPOSSIBLE to detaet them from the ao- tual work of the typewriter; reproduced hy prices On application. Nfa. Thirkieid. ne First National Bank Bldg. 'Phona aek1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
ODD FELLOWS CLOSE
DIR. RHOADEs ELECTED PRESIDENT
 OF ASSOCIATION.
Omcers VIII Choose the Next Place of Meeting~-Trx-Citfes Thank ed for Many COur.
 teniea.

Tuscumbia, April 27.-(special.l-- The three days session of the Tri- States odd Fellows Association in Sheffield was concluded this afternoon with the election of officers. The place for holding the next annual con- wention to be decided by the President and three Vice Presidents.
 The officers chosen today were pr. E. c. Rhoades of Shenield. President; l., T.. Miller of Florence. Secretary; J. N. McQuown of Columbus. Miss. Treas urer; J. D. McCluskey of New Deca- tur. Ala, J. B. Shannon. New Albany, Mss and J. P. Abernathy. Pulaski. Tenn, Vice-P Presidents.
 A committee on memorials to the Grand Lodge will be named by the President this week and he will also appoint the Committee on Bylaws.
 Resolutions were adopted thanking the citizens of thsS Tri-Clties for the royal entertainment of the delegates and for the numerous courtesies ex- tended.
 The pronounced success of the con- ventlon Is of much qualification to the Odd Fellows and citizens generally of shefield. Florence and Tuscumbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
Anniversary in Decatur.

Decatur. April 27.--(Special.) )-The eighty ninth anniversary of the Inde- pendent order of odd Fellows was ob- served in the Decaturs Sunday by the members of the Decatur, New Decatur and Austinville Lodges by holding 6 union service.
 During the morning the members of the Decatur and New Decatur Lodges went to Austinville. a suburb. where services were held in the Austinville Baptist Church.
 In the afternoon services were held in tho Central Methodist Church in New Decatur. Both the morning and the afternoon services were conducted by Rev. L. F Parrish of Hartselle. Both services were largely attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
COOL DRINKS.

WI ARE STILL serving those delicious pure coca cola. in fact. we mix the drinks to Init the spot" L. D. Hale & Co. --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

FoUND--RsgiBtsrsd Pharmacist. sxpeFtenesa to all your prescriptions. at Beancn'a IS x.
 Perry Street. Phone 3413. --1e-6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
TYPEWRITERS.

NEW and second hand typewriters for sale. machines of all makes rented. repaired and exchanged; supplies and accessories. E L.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
ENGRAVING.

--->----------------->-- ~s-----s-s wANTED-You to illustrate your ada with our cuts: they add 2B per cent. to the attraAitivensss of any ad- talk h over with The Advertiser Engraving Company. sPhona ssT. --stH
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
FOR SALE REAL EsTATE

FOR sALE---In Ward Five. No. S34 ME Donough St., a five room cottage, elasf lights gas. sanitary, bath, ample clfM pantry, beautifully papered. spiendid xe fine neighborhood. close in. Lot ssxi10. III 9e,sse. Bethea -Tomplkins Realty Co. 2esH 7
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

FOR sALE--One motorcycle in fine cuadfi ton. at a bargain. Can be seen at MontB gomery Yulcnnlzing Plant. 1la Monrqr
 street. --l0f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
WANTED-B0ARDERs.

BoARDERs-wanted at 4O4 Dexter Ave. rates. Phone sAs2 Mrs. C. II.
 Butts. -T-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
wANrED-FEMALE HELP.

girls to do general house. work in private homes; fair wages. modsr- ate work. good treatment and good oppor- tunities. Those who wish a nituation and live out of town may write The Salvation Army. Montgomery, Ala. Otherwise may call at S1T Whitman St.. or phone aa2I.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
PRINTING

printing for dodgers. bills of iadinR, dray tickets. circulars or any
 thing in printing that is . quantity. We have an automatic press the only one in the state. Prompt service; telephone as qt iss woodruff Go. s-~S4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

FOR sALE--Good gentle family horsa. heavy enough for draft; also one Phaeton
 buggy and harness and hne top spring wag- on and harness Call or address 221 Com msrce street --io-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

GREENWOOD Cemetery has an exclu- sive franchise and Is the official Gem etery for the city of Montgomery. We have Oakwood lots for sale at e3B,00. Visit Greenwood and call at the oflica over Kress's Store, or phone 1884.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28

FOR sALE--Eieht good sound muiea in
 good condition. will sell cheap. Valley Lbr. Corp, Booth. Ala. --1o-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
FOR SALE

FOR sALE-Four shares Jenkins Brick Co.,. stock, par value si00 each. what will you give ' Minge Realty Co.,, No. EOS North
 2ist St.. Birmingham. Ala --l0-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
LOST.
COAL

OUR Acton Helena is the best coal mined We make no exceptions. It hurns freely. leaves no clinkerB and few ashes. Try our high grade red ash nut Banks Coal CO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
WOODENWARR.

WE will pay eight cents per dozen for burnt out electric iamps Edison base any candle power. Montgomery Wooden Ware co. 227 N. Court st. '-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-28
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALB-Lovely six-room cottage. nice lot west side Court street. modern. near In; a bargain. Don't miss it safold a Up- church. phone i2s -li-Sa-tn-thu-tf
 FOUND.