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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
BETTER
MRS. CLEVELAND TO ISSUE srATE-
 MENT TO PRESS.
The Former President Is Suffering from Rheumatic Cont and st0m- aeh Trouble and Has Lost
 HKuch in weight.

Lakewood, N. J.. April 23.-The con- ditfon of former President Grover Cleveland about whom alarming re-. ports were circulated here today was said by Mrs. Cleveland to be innprov- ed tonight.
 Mir. Cleveland has been suffering from rheumatic gout and stomach trou- ble and Is said to have reduced in weight considerably in consequence With Mrs, Cleveland and a trained nurse he came to Lakewood about March Is, and since that time has cc- cupied suite of rooms at the Lake- wood Hotel, where t was said he was regaining health and strength, Since his arrival he celebrated his 71st birth day anniversary.
 Mrs. Cleveland, in response to an inquiry. sent out the following mes sage:
 MT Cleveland is getting along nice- ly. There is no occasion for any alarm. may issue a statement to the, Asso- ciated Press tomorrow F -
 The hotel closed Tuesday but Mir. Cleveland did not leave with the other guests. This gave rise to report that his condition was such that 1t was deemed imprudent for him to make the trip to Princeton. The report was giv- en further credence by the fact that Mrs. Cleveland, who left yesterday for Princeton, hurried back to Lakewood the same afternoon.
 No one is admitted to see the former President. The big hotel among the pines is locked and visitors are denied admittance.
 James N. Berry. the manager. said tonight that the hotel would continue to house Mir. Cieveland's party until such titme as they find 1t convenient to leayeE
 '"Mr. Cleveland is improving and wifi return to Princeton probably with in a short time" said Mir. Berry.
 Mir. Cleveland has kept to his room the greater part of his stay in Lake wood, although he has been out driv- ing with Mrs. Cleveland occasionally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
LYNCHES GAMBLER
JOSEPH SIMPSON HANGED TO A
 TELEGRAPH POLE.
4 Small Crowd of Citizens of a. CaII- fOrnla Mining Camp, Overp0wered the sherfn's Guard and Secured
 Their Man.

Rhyolite New. April 2s-Shortly af- ter dusk last night. small band oe citizens at skidoo a camp in California. ffty-fve miles south of here. over powered the sherif's guard in charge of Joseph Simpson. the gambler. who shot and killed James Arnold last Sunday.
 They hanged Simpson to the telegraph pole to which he was bound last Sun. day after he had made an attempt up- on the life of Cashier Doobs of the Southern California Bank. at Skidoo.
 Simpson. who bore an unsavory rep utation, was intoxicated, and after threatening Dobbs. shot and killed Ar nold Arnold located the town site of Skidoo. He formerly was Juss tice of the Peace the%e and had been Instrumental in prosecuting Simpson on previous occasions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
FOUR MEN KILLED
 IN PENNSYLVANIA MINE

Pittsburg, April 2s.-Four men were killed. three seriously injured and 100 others had a narrow escape from oeatn early today when an explosion occur rsd in mine No. l of the Ellsworth Col fiery Company at Ellsworth, Pa. Wash
 The dead are foreigners. The bod les were badly burned.
 It is supposed the accident resulted from an accumulation of gas in a new entry becoming ignited in some man. ner at present unknown.
 Unusual presence of mind IS said to A. responslble for about 100 miners es- caninE from the mine. Although the concussion threw them 10 the ground ali retained their comPosure and after great dIfaculty reached the surface.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
MISSISSIPPI TOWN IS
 THREATENED BY FIRE

New Orleans. La, April 2s.-A special to The Plcayune from Jackson. Miss, says that a serious fire threatens to destroy Raymond, Miss. one of the oldest towns in the State, about fifteen miles from Jackson.
 Raymond appealed to Jackson for fre-hghting apparatus, but before aid could be sent. second message was received stating that help would be useless because the water supply had been cut of. Commuuieationl with Raymond was then lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
SCOTCH DIsTILLERs AROUSED.
Custom officials Detain Shipment of
 Scotch Whfskey.

London, April 23--News of the de- tention of a shipment of Scotch whis- key by the customs officials of New York, on the ground that the labels do not disclose the presence of coIoring matter. has dropped bomb shell among the Scotch distillers and has aroused much ire.
 Representatives of the distHlers vis- tied the Foreign Ofhce here today and brought the matter to the urgent at- tention of the officials. Later. it was declared that instructions have been cabled to James Bryce. the British Am bassador at Washington. in the prem ises. The shippers contend that they have been most careful to comply with the requirements of the American pure food laws and they claim that Section s of this law expressly excludes its op- eration in regard to harmless coIoring ingredients.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
Lopan FoR cHAIRaIAN.
Maasaehunetts Senator May Preside ak
 RepabIican Cenventien.

<.
 Washington, April 23.--Ccnvention politics are already under discussion at the Capitol Some of the Repnblt- can leaders realizing possible danger of friction developing between the ri- gaI aspirants for the nomination. in connection with the organization of the convention in Chicago are cautiously taking soundings to develop the atti- tude and probable course of action ef various eligibles for the convention of- Aces.
 Ii Is now learned that strong ef- fort is being made to induce Senator Lodge of Massachusetts. to accept the permanent chairmanship. His friends are urging that he presents in his per- sonaiity the best compromise elements. standing in a most favorable attitude towards each of the persona who have figured in the public prints as possi- bie candidates for the Republican ncrn- inaaon. The Senator himself does not care to discuss the matter openly and in fact 1t is probable that 1t has not progressed beyond a tentative stage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
JUDGE ALTON PARKER
 TOlNOMINA TIE BRYAN.

Representative Lilrey was severely ta- ken to task by members of the com mittees for allowing publishments of criticisms of it's actions over his sig nature to stand for a month without being contradicted. MT, Lilley and the committee locked horns over the. ques- tion of the production of letters, which he claimed are confidential and the question of whether they should be produced had not been decided when adjournment was taken until tomor- row. the two anonymous letters that have played such an important part in the investigation also was gone into, and 1t is the. belief of the committee that the identity of the writer will be es- abolished within the next forty-eight hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
' | ff LARGER SUMS
 FOR MISSIONS Southern Methodists De-
 clare for Increase. CONFERENCE OF LAYMEN Hearts of Southern Delegates Are
 Greatly Stirred. Samuel B. Cnpens, Chairman of the Loymen's Missionary Conference,
 Delivers An Interesting Ad-
 dress on Missionary Work.

Chattanoga. Tenn. April 2s--(spe- cial)-The great Laymen's Conference of the Southern Methodist Church, was brought to close tonight with one of the most solemn missionary services ever held in the South.
 In the presence of an audience num- bering 5000 and over. young men and women followed each other in volun- teering their services to the foreign fields. When the last one had spoken. a total number of eleven had volun- teered. Among the number were F. K. Gamble. of Bfrmingham; I. M. Cuth- birth of Wilmington, N. C.: Misses Hatte Stewart. of ChattanoKa; Kate shannon, of Nashville, and Miss Jen- kins. of Franklinton, N. C. The young men were students of the Vanderbilt University. while the young women are students of the training school of Nash vile.
 In addition to the short talks of vol Bishop Hendricks of Kansis City. and j. Campbell White. of New York City.
 Many of the delegates to the con- ventton left for their home on the late trains tonight. A large number. how ever. have arranged to remain over in the city through tomorrow, visiting the historic battlehelds of Missionary Ridge and Lookout Mountain. Tomor- row night the delegates who remain in the city. will be the guests of John A. Patten. at a banquet given at the Hotel Patten
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
GENERAL LINEvITCH DEAD.
Former Commander of Russian Army
 In Manchuria, Passes Away.

Former Commander Of Russian Army
 In Manchuria, Passes Away.
 St. Petersburg. April 2s-lLieuten- ant General Linevitch. aide-dc-camp to Emperor Nicholas, and commander of the first Manchurian army, died from pneumonia this evening.
 He had been i'll for little over a week and on several occasions serious symptoms of heart failure had mani fested themselves. Yesterday 1t was found necessary to perform sn opera tion. after which the patient gradually became weaker.
 General Linevitch was sS years of age. He was fighting in the Caucasus when he was 2l. and took part in the Russo Turkish war of 1s77-7s. Since then he served in all of Russia's Asia tic campaigns.
 He assumed command of the first Manchurian army. November fl, 1904. replacing General Kuropatkin as conn mander-in-chief of the Russian, forces on March IT. 1905. General Einevitch was in the battle of Mukden and a number of other important engagements
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
EULOeY ON CATERS.
Confederate Veterans Mourn Death oi Episcopal Bishop.


 New Orleans. La. April 23-The Con- federate veterans official eulogy of Bishop and former Confederate Briga- dier general Ellison Capers. who died al Columbia, s. C.. yesterday, was is-' sued here today by General stephen D. Lee. It reads:
 Another leading figure of the great war of the sixties has passed to his reward His love for a military life came down to him from his grand father. who was a captain in the fa- nous command of Marion, the Swamp Fox of South Carolina"
 After reciting Bishop Capers' relig- ious and military career, the eulogy closes:
 aHe was actuated by the loftiest ideals, and whether in the forefront of battle or in the sacred office of his church, he gave the best service that he was capable of. His death has re- moved a most conspicuous representa- tive of the South. and his church. his neople and the country at large. have lost a most worthy representative"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
w N. CIeveInnd Sentenced.

Toledo. April 2s.-wilIiam N. Cleve- land. nephew of ex-President Grover Cgoveland and junior member of the firm of Huston and Cleveland of Co., i,,nbus. was today sentenced as a bridge trust agent by Judge Quail of Lima. Cleveland was convicted year ago and was given a hne of $500 and sent to jail for five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
KIng Expresses sorrov.

London, April 23--"He was the faith full servant of his country; I am truly sorry he has gone" Is the expression King Edward used on hearing at Co., penhaEen. of the death of Sir Henry Campbell Zimmerman. and 1t well ex- oresses the deep feeling of regret. as for A personal loss. underlying the trib- utas given in ungrudging measure by public men and newspapers of all shadea of opinion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
vvnI,rr Runciman Re1eIected.

London. April 2S.-Walter Runci- man. the first of Mir. Asquith's new ministers to submit to an electoral contest, was reelected for Dewsbury today by a majority of HAS as com pared with a majority of S,s10 received by him in 1906 against the same op- ponent. W. B. Bond Carpenter. Union- ist. Mir. Runciman is President of the poa rd of H.ducatt ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
nrw Yonk AssEMRLY ENps.
Ex,eetea that Governor wIn Can Extra
 sesaiom.

,.E aamafom
 Albany. N. Y,. April 2s.--The isoth session of the New York State Lesisla- ture adjourned this afternoon without delay, but with the confident expecta- ton of returning within a short time for an extra session.
 There was no attempt today to re- suscitate either the anti-gambiing bills or the bili to extend the juris- diction of the public service commits sions over telegraph and telephone companies. both of which were hope lessly buried.
 which formally notified him that the Senate was ready to adjourn, Governor Hughes said:
 .'i congratulate yonr honorable body upon meas sures of value which have been passed, and regret that other measures which are of great import ancs to the people of the State have failed of passage. Tn view of your action with regard to adjournment, have no further recommendations to make at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
BARNES GETS VERDICT.
Large sum Ia Awarded Him Against
 MfIIf0maires,

New York. April 2s-Thurlow Barnes, who sued the American Devel- opment Company and the members of the Chinese Railway Syndicate to re- cover $900.000 which he said was due to him for obtaining certain. copces- sions for the syndicate from the Chi nese government through Wu Ting Fang its Minister at Washington. has obtained judgment for ssSs.4sIl9 against the company.
 Among the members Of the syndi- cate who are responsible for the pay ment of the judgments are the Car neRie Steel Company, James Stillman Thomas F. Ryan. William Barclay Par sons, Levi P Morton. Senator Platt, T. Jefferson, Coolidge. George F. Baka ar. Jacob H. Schiff and August Bel mont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
land and Scotland similar organizations have been effected"
 Increase for Missions.

have been effected"
 Inerease for Missions.
 After MT. -Capen's speech the confer ence enthusiastically adopted a decls- ration calling for the increase of the Southern Methodist sum for foreign missions of q. l.000.0o0 with $3,oe0.o00 as the ultimate goal within the next few years.
 The Committee on Permanent Or ganization reported a plan of opera ton which was adopted by a stand ing vote. The plan provides for a general delegated conference every two years.
 T.. B. King of Memphis made a stir ring speech on ''rhe Work of the Con- ference Lay Leader"
 A. A. Reischman, of Crossett, Ark, discussed "The Work of the District Lay Leader" He told of a church. which under systematic and propor- donate giving, has increased its com trtbutions from sse0 to s7.ooo. Dr. Jo- siah Strong. of New York City. de- liyered an address on "The Challenge of the City" He said that the future was to be better than the past. The problem of the city is the problem of civilization. The city Christfanized means the nation Christisnised. The Limitations of city growth have been largely removed. You cannot turn people back to the soil. You hau az well try to hang the Tennessee River on a clothes line to dry. The wealth of the city dominates the land, as does the influence of the press. The dis tinguished Ambassador of Great Brit- ain once said that the lamentaole weakness of American life Is the gov ernment of its cities.
 The city Is dominated by the salov" The foreign population Is more proo- lem in the cities than elsewhere. wee and pauperism Is congested in our cities. Sulphur and salt pefre anc charcoal are not explosive when tahen separately, but when combined thes make gun powder.
 Ignorance and PaupeFism.
 Ignorance and pauperism ano wee may be controlled when they are fairly comfortable, but when pressed together by discomfort, they make social dyna- mite. Nothing remains to be done but to convince Christian men that the solution of these problems Is in Chris tian plans put to the test for the past twenty years. The problem of mis- sions is the problem of civilization. and the very essence of the problem of missions Is the problem of the city
 Dr. W. W. Pinson. one of the gen eraI missionary secretaries of the N. E. Church South. conducted the quiet half hour"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
INTERESTING DEvELoPMENrs.
MT. LIIIey Taken To Task By SPeeIa
 Congregational Committee.

Washington. April 23-Interesting develo.nents followed each other in close succession today in the hearing heinz conducted by the special com inittee of the House. of ths charges nreferred by Representative George l.. IIlley. of Connecticut. against the Electric Boat Company.
 They ranged from the participation of the Lake Torpedo Boat Comnany in tba nrenaration of a resolution of in- o,irv introduced in the House by Mir. IiIley. to matters of a personal nature in which criticism of the comn1ittee played a prominent part Incidentally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
Pa..er .Bycket ghop,, RalI

Albany. N. Y, April 23.-The Senate bill making it/a felony to conduct a bucket shop was passed today by a party vote in the assembly. It now goes to the Governor. a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
WEATHER FOREcAsT

Washington. April 23-FOr Alabsmai Fair FrIdayg Saturday showers and eooIery fresh to brisk south to west winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
rr.-.. Hnnhrea Workmen Arrested.

Lublin. Russian Poland, April 23.-- The murder of policeman today was followed by the arrest of aon workmen In local factories. where the police found stores of arms. ammunition and nulinite bombs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-24
FIRE AT CAPE MAY.
About a Dozen Houses DestrOyedy Loss
 RlOO.0OO.

Cape May, N J.. April 2s.--A serious fire which for a time threatened to wipe out all the property. at Cape May Point. near here, destroyed about. q a loss that is estimated at more than SlO0. 00O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
FIRST SESSION CLOSES.
Odd Fellows Have a Successful Con.
 Vention at Sheffield.

Sheffield, April S-(Special.)-T first meeting of the Tri-States Odd Fellows Association of Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee was brought to a successful termination yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at the conclusion Of an important business session, which was held for Odd Fellows only.
 The association was permanently or ganized, subject to the grand ledge of the three states, and the following officers elected: Dr. F. c. Rhoades of Sheffield president; J. P. Miller of Florence, sec retary; J. NJ. MeQuown of Columbus, Miss, treasurer.
 A vice-president for each of the three states was elected, as follows: Alabama ]. D. McCluskey of New Decatur; Ten nessee, J. F. Abernathy of Pulaski; Mis- sissippi, J. B. Shannon of New Albany.
 President Rhoades will appoint com mittees on memorial and bylaws, and 1t was left to the president and vice presi- dents to select the next place of meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
Why Children
 Get Sick
A We'll Known Doctor Tells of a
 Handy Emergency Remedy.

In serious illness it is always best to call the family doctor at once, but it is also well for mothers to learn of simple, reliable home remedies that can be used effectively in case of emergency. When children are taken suddenly and violent ly ill, or when they have an attack of fever, colds, croup, or any of the little ills the first thing to do is to get the bowels to moving freely. Otter the ill., ness is brought on by bowel or stomach trouble, and the first question the doc tor will ask is about the bowels and what the child has been eating.
 Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is the most reliable household remedy. It is safe and pleasant to take, the children like it, and it moves the bowels in an easy natural manner eliminating all the poisons from the system sweetens the stomach, acts on the liver and aids digestion. It is sure and certain in producing natural daily movements in old and obstinate cases of constipation yet mild and safe for babies and delicate women. Lafe D. Weathers the popular Indianapolis hotel man. says: "rhe children like it. We wouldn't be without it." Mrs. H. H. Crea, Decatur, H., says Twelve years of use in my family has convinced me it is the best remedy for the many stomach troubles of childhood" J. F. Hondorf of Minne- spolis says: "Our son Percy was subject to chronic stomach trouble Since taking Dr. Caldwelfs Syrup Pepsin he is a per- feet picture of health. Our entire family use it for contipation and indigestion and it has never failed us."
 M K. Zerkel Troy, Ohio, writes; "Snce birth our little boy has been troubled with constipation. Syrup Pepsn cured him. We consider it the best laxative on the market for children All drug stores it ,t 5n1 md no hntflp
 Pepsin Syrup Co.,, 321 Caldwell Bldg, Monticello, Ill.,, is glad to send free sample to any one who has not used it and will give 1t fair trial.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
Hoods SarsapariIIa
 Here is Another of the
FORTY THOUSAND TESTIMONIALS

Received Two Years Ours New England miles from obliged depend very largely the family medicines we keep hand all the me
 First and Foremost which always found friend helper When had dreadfuy with dyspepsia without finding relief Hoods Sasapara help when had bottles have found Hoods iSarsaparila
 "A Great Spring Medicine build up needed appetite regulate system have lately taking which also beneficial Mrs. L. Berry, West Troy, Me- March
 Hood Sarsaparia sold by druggists everywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
REPUBLICANS ARE
 SPLIT IN FIFTH
]. o. THOMPSON AND CHARLES H. SCOTT, STATE LEADERS. ARE BOTH PRESENT-TWO SETS OF DELEGATES NAMED.

Montgomery April 2S.-A special to the Advertiser from Lafayette, Ala, says:
 The republicans of the Fifth Congress sional district split into two factions and two conventions were held here today
 One committee was controlled by Charles H. Scott of Montgomery, and the other by J. O. Thompson of Birmingham.
 By the Thompson faction w w. Wads- worth was nominated for Congress and Hiram Gibson and M. V. Chambliss were elected delegates to the national eonven- ton. L. D. Hicks and A. Jeter, alter pstcs.
 President Roosevelt was indorsed by 10th conventions.
 The Scott faction elected J. c. Manning Of Alexander City and Morgan Russell of Tuskegee as delegates to the national convention from this district.
 Both Thompson and Scott were pres ent MT. Thompson presided over his convention, he being a resident of the district.
 The Thompson delegates were instructed for Taft. The Scott delegates were not instructed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
DOUBLE CONVENTION.
Republicans and Democrats Meet On
 the Same Date.

Jackson, Miss, April 2S.-Two political gatherings will be in session here to- morrow. the state convention of the re- publican party and the state executive committee of the democratic party. In dications are that both will be well at tended. While majority of the dele gates here tonight to attend the former meeting are favorable to the nomination of Secretary Taft for President. a strong minority, it is anticipated, will develop in favor of Senator Foraker The demo- cratic committee will name date for the state convention and suggest dates for district and county meetings.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-04-29
My Whistles Are Legitimate--Not a Lot of Connections to
 Fool the People

am a wholesale whiskey dealer and dstiller. be classed with jug mail order houses. My brands established, and they known to be pure and wholesome.
 In lots of 12 full quarts you entitled to the wholesale pce the price have always received from the retail dealer There fabulous prices get rich quick schemes connected with my establishment simply supply the with goods Chose who have held them in such high esteem for years and doing this at large saving to them. My business conducted differently. do ship less than of 12 full quarts of any one brand. Shipments made n strong wooden boxes (no paper) without marks.
 The superior quality and purity of goods guar anteed by the Pure Food and Drugs Act
 There is drop of spirits injurious connections in my whislies and will it. They dependable for family
 case 12 full quarts of any brand q do not asort
 PRICE R. c. T. eas e1ssnSs Ss Tennessee wh.iy " " 9S0 Pure The following brands are bottled by Government The age guaranteed by the Government stamp the cok
  chkss Bourbon ,soo 1929 090 Add $1OO per for pints $200 extra for half pnts. Shipments made to all points Adams and Southern Express lines Remit by Postoce Money Order, Express Money Order, or New York Exchange
 Iprepay express charges and guarantee delivery R. H. CATE 6 CO.,, Distillers R. H. Cate Proprietor. LOUISVILLE. KY