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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-22

THE farmers sr5 coming TO their OWL
aVain and Their crops Of grain and fruits
this wear will in many instances be rec
ord breakers. The Manufacturer Rec
ord of Baltimore in compiling the yesr's
statistics says:
The corn crop for the yesr is esii-
mated at over 2,707, 900, 600 bushels,
against 1852, 900, coo bushels in 1907
Here is a gain of 115, 900 bushels
But corn is selling at mcr5 than 20 oeats
a bushel above the same time last year.
At this rate the crop would be worth
S5S5 600 600 more than last yesr, or
sbout 81. 900 600 600, against 81, 1885,
GOO 600 in 1907. The wheat crop is
estimated At CTS 600, 600 bushels, or
gain of A, 600, 600 bushels over last
year. Wheat is much higher than at
the same time in 1906, the difference at
present being about 10 cents bushel.
On this basis wheat would bring over
800. 900, 600 in excess Of last year 3
total value. These two crops, should
the parity of prices over 1907 continue
az great as at present, would thus BRING
to the farmers about 1915, 600, 600 to
500. 600. 600 more than last year. Even
should prices largely decline there would
still be room for q great gain over 1907,
In view of these facts and of the general
increase throughout the country in near
" all leading crops we believe it safe
to estimate that the totsl value
of the farm products of 1908 will approx
innate IS 200. 600, 600 az compared with
S7.4OO, 600, 600 in 1907 1t present
conditions hold out and this tentative
estimate is realized, the farmers will re-
ceiye about $500. 600, 900 mere for their
crops than they did lest year.
And it is hoped that they may. They
bear much OF the burden imposed by
the Ubiquitous taria-ev'Uthing they
use on their foras being highly taxed
while NJ thing they raise proteeted-and
when providence aids them all should
FeiOice.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-22

OK THE vtr5 back of Nh TafPs pros
perity speech 1t Hot Springs yesterday
comes the announcement today that
several print mills of the Amoskeag
Company, at Manchester, n. H., viii
shu, down for two weeks, throwing 4, SOC
employes out of work
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-22
Postmaster General Meyer. Foresie

Postmaster General Meyer, Forester
Clifford Pinchot, and Theodore E.
shonts, are taking turns at conferences
with Mr.. TAFT today at Hot Springs.
1t is generally believed that Meyer Is
the head collector Of campaign contribu-
tons for the national committee. Post
master General Meyer went particularly
t. talk over the New York situation
with Taft. "Thers is no doubt In my
mind said Mr.. Meyer, "that Governor
Hughes will be renominatsd."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1908-08-22

Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is e.
pecially recommended for children. 1t tastes
nearly as good as maple sugar, Sold By W.
+. Creighton 4 Co,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
SPRING LAME Yesxer4Sr's Palace Market.
BRANDON THE ORATOR.
BeautifuI and Impressive MemoF'Ai
 ExercSaes at Union Springs

Beautiful and Impressive MemOF~A
 Exercises at Union Springs.
 Union Springs, April 24-(Special)- Memorial exercises for Our Conieoer- ate Dead" were observed here today' and in spite of the threatening appear ance of the weather, there was large number of people to witness the exercises.
 The parade was formed at the public schooI grounds and the line of march was north along Runey Street to West Hardaway, then west to the Conred- crate monument on Prairie street where the Veterans and the local mili- tarv company, the Ladies Memorial Association the United Daughters of the Confectionery, the children of the public school and citizens, formed square around the monument and the soldier boys fired the customary salute of three volleys. the procession then proceeded to the cemetery where the graves of departed soldiers were beau tifully decorated and three more vol leys fired over them by the military company. The exercises were held at the public school auditorium.
 Little Miss Susan B. Foster recited "A Tribute to the Fallen" Miss Kath- leen Blount recited At Night on Mis- sionary Ridge" These poems were composed by local talent.
 The orator of the occasion was Gen eral W. W. Brandon. of Montgomery. His fame as an orator had preceded him here. Our people were expecting a fine address and they were not dis appointed. General Brandon announc- ed at the outset of his address that he was an unreconstructed Southerner and he proceeded to enliven his audience with ul-stirring flights of oratory of the William L. Yancey style. which, while patriotic and touching, and pro- ducing rounds of applause, were not such as would strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between the North and South. The speaker paid glowing trib- utes to the women of the South, the Veterans who are still with us and to those of sacred memory. His address was embellished with many striking incidents illustrating the courage, ehiv- airy and devotion to duty of the South ern soldiers and their wives and moth ers. and when he had finished the audi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
WEIR FILES REPORT
 AS CHIEF OF PO1rE

Birmingham, April -(speciai.) )--As IT nothing had ever happened or that had not been displaced, William E. Wier, former Chief of Police, has filed with the Board of Police Commission a report of the operations, of the Bir- mingham police department for the year 1907.
 It will be remembered that Chief Wier was displaced because he follow ed instructions of q new commission which was busted ;n a decision handed down by the Supreme Court. The old commission declared that obeying the new commission was insubordination. and placed George H. Bodeker, then chief detective, in charge.
 Former Chief Wier has made appli- eaton to the City Council for the sal- ary of Chief of Police on the grounds that he was displaced unreasonably. and the filing of the annual report is in line with the claim for the salary.
 The report filed just now shows an increase in the number of arrests made by the department during 1907 as compared to the previous year. Three members of the department died last year. one being shot and two dying | from natural causes. The amount of stolen property recovered is valued at more than s27.000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

sncs fels iiks "iicxins the Yankees again"
 Prayer and Denediction was by Rev J. M. Thomas. pastor of the Baptist Church.
 Rev. E. L. Crawford. pastor of the Methodist Church at this place. IS at- tending the district conference at Opp this week.
 Mrs. Lucy Randle Payne, widow of the late Warwick H. Payne, at one time commander of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. has just re. turned to Union Springs from visit to Mir. Payne's relatives in Scottsboro.
 L. D. Holiway. Assistant State Man aser of the woodmen of the World. is here working up lively interest in the local lodge of Woodmen, and they are having meetings about three nights every week to initiate new members.
 Yesterday afternoon near Mount ffil- Hard, in this county, Miss Eunice Moore daughter of Mir. and Mrs Paul Moore. was united in marriage to Mir. Charles J. Betts, of Opelfka. The bride is one of Buliock's most accomplished daughters. They left Immediately after the ceremony for Opelika.
 The County Republicans held a meeting In the court house here last Saturday for the purpose of organizing There are only about a dozen regis tered Republicans in the county and they are not enough to have a good old-fashioned Republican ,pow-wow or Kilkenny cat ightg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
TOO WET FOR BAND
BUT AUBURN CADETS WILL PLAY
 TONIGHT.
Splendid Musical Organization of A. P. l.. With TwentyFIve Pieces, Postponed Concert Until To-
 night on Account of Rain.

That Auburn Cadet Band. the best in the history of the Alabama Poly technic Institute, Is determined not to be outdone by mere weather. They are staying over in Montgomery today and are going to give their popular concert at> the Grand Theatre tonight. The hour and circumstances VIII pc the same. The beginning Will De at S:16 o'clock.
 Conductor Thomas of the Auburn concert band. hired a sleuth last night to go around and overhear the weather man talking fin his sleep, In spite No. the unhoIy hail the sleuth gathered that we are going to have decent weather tonight. For this reason. the manager of the Auburn Band ie ex-- pecting to have a good crowd tonight at the Grand.
 That the people who go to the con cert tonight will be fully repaid is band. It is not the first time that the boys have performed. They have given several entertainments in Auburn. Each time the band was applauded as com bination of symphony that has never been equalled by a college organiza- ton in Alabama.
 Thursday night the people of Fort Deposit and surrounding country were treated to a special concert given by the Auburn cadets. There were solos and there was a wealthy repertory of general numbers which took the audi ence from the start. The most enjoy able number--a melody that appeals to all--was descriptive piece character istic of the old Southern plantation life on the Mississippi River. Those who were fortunate enough to hear the concert at Fort Deposit declare that. in order to excel the standard of music furnished Thursday night, even pro- fessional orchestra will have to be up and doing.
 There are twenty-five pieces in the Auburn Band. The interest in music this year at Auburn has been at high tide. It has resulted in a harmonious organization of talented young men who have thrown heart and soul into their work. For these reasons, the many friends of Auburn in Montgom- cry will be glad to know that the band is going to stay over to give the con- cert tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
Formal Organization of Society Is
 Practically Perfected.

Formal Organization of Society Is
 Practically Perfected.
 The formal organization of the Montgomery Rebate Association was perfected at a meeting of the Executive Committee at the First National Bank yesterday morning. Harry Danziger was elected chairman of the commit tee. George w. Ellis was elected vice chairman of the committee. The other members of the governing body are M. Loeb, Emanuel Meertief and Alex Rice John M. Holloway was elected secre- tary of the new association.
 Several merchants not identified with the fare refunding plan are need cd to guarantee the greatest success of the movement. With view to se- curing their cooperation the Executive Committee directed the Secretary to call on them and request their affil- iation with the plan. With this in view. the necessary printing will be de- ferred for two or three days John S. Creswell. who has supervised the oP- ganization of practically some of the most successful rebate plans in the United States. was in charge of the preliminary work here. Mir. Creswelfs work was formally approved by the committee yesterday and he was dis charged from further duties tn con- nection with the local association. Mir Creswell goes to Houston. Tex. from here. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
TUBERCULOSIS SHOWS
 ATTRACTIVE PROGRAM

Notwithstanding the rain, yesterday was crowded with incident In the Statewide campaign against tubercu- Iosis. Director E. c. Routzahn out lined briefly a line of action for the medical men gathered at the Capitol so that upon their return they might begin work without delay.
 The Ionian Club was represented at the exhibition by a special delegation at II o'clock. Later there was an ad- dress by invitation of Principal S. C.. Starke at the Montgomery School for Girls. The mornings program also in- cluded a session at the Capitol of the Alabama international Tuberculosis Congress Committee. and several small conference sessions at the exhibition hall. A delegation from Easter Star Lodge. addresses by Phillip Stern and pr. R. M. Cunningham and the visit of the Salvation Army folks from fac tory row" in the West End. provided a rather full day. in addition to all of the distribution of printed matter. the work of three stenographers and other activities at the headquarters in the old First Baptist Church.
 Following Is the program for today;
 "TintaRil Club Day"
 "Everybody's Day.
 TO a. m. to 10 D. m.---Doors open Stereoptlcan at hourly intervals.
 ?. m.---Visit by Tintagil Club.
 D. m.-Address. Responsibility of the Medical Profession to the Crusade" !" pr. R. s. Hill. N. B. Houghton Chairman; Phares Coleman. Vice Chair man.
 s D. m.-Address, Municipal Control of Tuberculosis" c. P. Mcintyre. Gas ton Gunter. Chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
NcENDIARIEs VISIT
 A NEWSPAPER PLANT

Huntsville. April 24.--(Speeial.)-The Ire that devastated the once of The Evening Tribune last night was of in- cendiary origin, according to the the ory of the proprietors. and tho author lties.
 Four inciplent fires have been found in the building within the past month and in each case a liberal amount of oil had been used.
 The Tribune plant Is out of commits sion and 1t will be impossible for the paper to appear for several days.
 The Madison County court house was threatened with destruction by Ire early this morning. A blazing trash barrel started fire on the south side hut 1t ws found and extinguished be- fore much damage had been done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
CHILDREN SEE SIGHT.
Salvation Army Takes Party Co Tuber.
 cuIOale Exhibit

Salvation Army Takes Party Co Tuber-
 cuIOsls Exhibit.
 Under the auspices of the Salvation Army seventy-five children of Factory Row enjoyed a delightful time last night The program of the entertain ment included the show at the Cres- cent Theatre. which was given free for the beneft of the children. and refresh. ments served later at the Army head quarters. Because of the storm all of the children spent the night at the headquartars of the Salvation Army.
 At o'clock the party. under the charge of Captain Odom. visited the Crescent Theatre. After viewing the performance all repaired to the Army headquarters and had delicious refresh . ments. It had been expected that the children would. after the completion of this part of the program. be returned to their respective homes. but on ac- count of the weather conditions Cap tain odom decided to keep them at the Army headquarters for the night.
 This will serve to explain why the Post presented last night the appear ance of a huge nursery. The children all enjoyed themselves immensely and it is thought that the Captain was not displeased at the way things turned out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

leave the jail with Gillian. Gillian and Barrett were Indicted at this ses- sion of the grand jury for highway robbery.
 This is the second tail delivery here in two weeks The grand jury will make an investigation and see if pos sible it can find who Is responsible for the escapes of so many prisoners from the jail. .- stt4
 No jail in the state has had so many prisoners to escape from 1t as the Nor gan County jail and no investigation has ever been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
one Year for Larceny.

Birmingham. April 24.-(SpeciaL)- In sentencing Robert Johnson. negro. convicted of petit larceny in the jus klce court at Littleton. Justice T. H. Putnam gave the man the limit of 3s5 days. He was brought in and lodged In the county jail Friday pending transfer to the mines. While this Is sevsrer than the average sentence i'm posed in the second division of the criminal court, negroes are frequently given hns of s9o and lso days in the police court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
Inception This Afternoon.

The reception which was to have been extended to Dr. and Mrs. Neander NJ Woods. the new pastor of the Gen. tral Presbyterian Church. by the con- gregation of that church at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. Walter Black on South Court Street. was postponed last evening on account of the heavy rain which fell.
 The reception will be given this eve ming from 5 o'clock until [ o'clock at the home of MT. and Mrs. WalteT EIacE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
WOMEN FILE PETITION.
Go Into Bankruptcy to Avoid None,
 Lenders.

Birmingham. April 24.-(Special.)-- Matte Harvey and Alberta Harvey to- day filed q petition in bankruptcy. nam ing their liabilities at ss. which. they stated, was owing to money lender.
 The petition wAs prepared by the clerk of the referee In bankruptcy. It .s averred that, they borrowed S and tt. respectively. from a money lender about a year ago.
 One says that she paid s2 a month and still owes the principal. The other. paid si.50 per month and owes just littieless than the principal. and growing tired of paying so much and being threatened with seizure of furni- ture and household effects, the bank ruptcy' court was appealed to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
IMPORTANT ARREST.
Negro Who ss Wanted nt Tailadeen
 Arrested ln knoxvilIe.

Talladega. April 24.--fspecfail--- Sheriff W. R. Middleton received a telegram thIs morning from Knox vile. Tenn. stating that Deputy '. W otwell had arrested George Williams. one of the negroes implicated in the murder Of Assistant Chlef of Police T. r. Thompson last December.
 This will make three of the negroes gIeton was killed by a posse of citi- zens the morning after the murder: Frank Kelley was captured in Dothau. Ala, a short while back and given a life sentence at his trial last week. There are still three negEces at large who were connected with the murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
Two Women Try suicide

Birmingham. April 34.--(Special.)-- Two women attempted to commit sui eide Thursday and both. failed.
 Mrs. Emma Snyder, of 1901 Third Avenue. was taken to the Hllman Hos pital at o'clock in an ambulance. It is thought that the poison was bl-chlo- ride of mercury. She will recover.
 Mrs. Julia Warner was taken to the Hillman Hospital at 1 o'clock In an ambulance from 3314 Avenue B. suf- fering from laudanum poisoning. She will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
NIT. Banlhead ia Towa.

Hon. William B. Bankhead of Jasper. is in the city. He came down to file motion with the. Supreme Court of Alabama. Mir. fsankhead was one of the Representatives in the Legisla- ture from Madison County at the ses- sion of 1s0o-0l. and four years ago was presidential elector for the Eighth Congressional District.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
JACK MORE HURT.
Former sherfff of Walker County Fall,
 Into Ditch

Birmingham. April 24.-(Special)-- Jack Moore, former Sherifr of Walker County. here on visit to his mother. received severe bruises late last even ing while alightfng from a car which will be felt for many days.
 It seems that he fell into a plumb CTS ditch, which had not been properly filled. One of his hands Is sprained. severe bruises were made on his face and one arm Is in a sling today. A physician was called.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
SFr. seed speaIxs.

Tn the Memorial Day exercises held in Ozark yesterday, the orator of the day was. W. D. Seed. State Treasurer MT. seed was introduced, in a graceful speech. by Ralph Garner. and his ad- dress was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd in attendance upon the exer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
cnnar,nation services.

At St. Johns Church at o'clock last night, Bishop Beckwith administered the rite of confirmation to class or eight, presented by the rector Rev E E' Cobbs. Bishop Beckwitlfs re- marks were very impressive. and were heard by quite a number of people who attended the services. despite the dis- agreeable weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
A COMPLICATED CASE.
PhenI. citx Man Files rroceedinxs ts Get
 Liauor Back.

Liquor Back.
 Columbus. Ga, April 24.- Especial -4- There was an unexpected d-velopment in the alleged blind tiger case in Phenix City. Ala. today, when J. L. Muiin, whose thres gallons of whiskey were seized in the spec tacular raid of last Monday. when officers visited many places of business. filed pro- ceeeinss In Judge Kimbrouahs Court e get his liouor back.
 Attorney T. T. Miller of Columbus. repre- sents him in one branch of the contest and General George P. Harrison. of opeiika. also filed nine demurrers for him. so Judse Klmbrough will have several legal knots to untanEle when he hears the ease next Wednesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
vEsTRY or ST. PAuL's.
Greensboro Congregation selects

Onicers.
 Greensboro. April 24-(Special 1--St. Paurs Episcopal Church held a con- sregational meeting and elected the following vestry:
 E. L. Stickney, Sr.. Senior Warden S. P. Stickney. Junior Warden; C, F. Waller. Treasurer: c. D. Garrett Sec retary; James Pickens W. c. Pickens. J. A. Eilerbe. John Erwin, H. c. Ben ners J. B. Stlckney and C. A. Poellnitz.
 The following delesates were elect ed for the Council In Huntsville: R. B Ervins. J. B. stickney. (. A. Poell- nitz s. P. stickssy and Charles E. Waller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
Motorcycle Race ln Blrmiasham.

Birmingham. April 2t.--(Specisi.l-- Tom Clements. a New York motoreycls racer. arrived here today and will racs Robert Stubs local enthusiast. at the fair grounds. near the city. for s good stake. The better part Of the morning was given to practice work on tho track.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

geies. commander of the Pacific Diyis- lon, has written that he will cross the continent to attend the reunion.
 The Headquarters of the Immortal 600 will be at the Pilgrim Congregational Churrh ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

The most @unique" and sattraetfve" musical concert ever put On the stage. The Auburn Band at the Grand tonight. Tickets on sale at Span's Drug Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
WORK FOR REUNION.
General Harrison VIII Come from CaIi-
 fornia.

Birmingha am. April 24. 4.-(Special.)-- NJ. ". Joseph. Chairman of the Finance Committee of the reunion of Confeder- ate Veterans. presented list of sub scriptions received and amount collect ed to his committee at o'clock today.
 The Executive Committee met at 2:i5 o'clock for the transaction of routine business
 General w. c. Harr lson of Los An
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
TnNIGHT.

The Auburn Cadet Band. The best College Band in the United stntes. su- pcrb concert at the Grand at s,30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25

Your first, lsst and eaiy ehnnce to hesr the Grent Auburn Band h con- cert. Tonight ct the Grand--siSO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
CONGRESS
Summary of senate,

WashinRton, April 2}-Argun1eats in favor of the Presidents program for four battleships consumed most of the session of the Senate today. Senator Piles, of Washington, opened the de- bate. declaring that the Asiatic situ- ation as affecting the Pacific coast was menace to that section, as war clouds might quickly arise there over some clash between Americans and the Japanese. He wanted a fleet kept in the Pacific.
 Mir. Hale iaid before the Senate a statement of battleships and other fea- lures of the American naval program which he said showed that as, large q fleet as is now in the Pacific can be kept there and at the same, time there would be ships for q still larger fleet for the Atlantic.
 Senator Beveridge concluded the de- bate for the day with a strong appeal to Senators to vote for four battle ships. He was constantly engaged in exchange of words with other Senators. He insisted that peace and not war would be promoted by building up\the navy.
 During the latter part of the ses- sion, telegrams were delivered to all senators from a magazine, appealing to them for four battleships. If the four battleships proposition be not granted" the telegram stated. I've shall urge the President to veto the naval bill."
 Early in the day Senator Bankhead of Alabama spoke in favor of national appropriations for good roads. The Senate passed a bill appropriat- ing slo00o0 for survey of an inland water route from Boston to Whining ton.
 At 5:55 p. m. the Senate adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-25
ESCAPES FROM JAIL.

VIII IiIIfnm LenYes -MOrgnm C0unty
 Prison.
 Decatur. April 24.--(Special )--wilI Gillian escaped from the Morgan Coun- ty jail today by unlocking his cell with keys given him by some one from the outside
 Gillian was confined in a cell with Bud Barrett. but Barrett refused to