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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
RAILRoAp coMMIssIoN MEMsEKs
Chafrnan Henderscn and Secretary
kennedy vi.itea Demopeiis.

Chairman Henderscn and Secretary
Kennedy visitea Demcpefis.
Demopolis. March 1s.--(speciai.)-
Col Charles Henderson, President Of
by 3. p. Kennedy. Secretary of the
Commission was here Tuesday after
their arrival on the John Quill steamer.
These gentlemen went down the Ala
bama River on the Hard Cash from
Montgomery. and boarded the Quill In
the Mobile River and came UP to this
place.
Colonel Henderson Is endeavorins to
get sufncient data and information. etc,
learn the wishes OF all concerned. the
people and the boatmsn as well. In or
der to arrive at just tariff on the r.v-
ers. He says the confiicting views will
be hard to reconcile. but some basis
VIII be settled upon which should be
satisfactory TO all patrons Of the beats
and the boatfnen themselves.
The city authorities adopted the new
municipal code last week. In cities the
size of Demopolis. the changes in the
government are only slight. There are
some increased powers and some minor
changes Of little consequences. The city
government remains the same as under
the old charter. All ordinances In force
heretofore were adopted. The city at
torney has been directed to codify the
organic law and the ordinances In har-
mony.
There are petitions before the Council
asking that the sale Of soda water, ice
cream. etc, on Sunday be not allowed.
The city has q cosmopolitan population.
and there 10 strong opposition 70 the
idea Of depriving people Of the pleasure
of these refreshments. II is learned
that q petition asking the Council not
to prohibit those things will be circu-
lated.
It Is said that the line of demarcation
IL hard to reach as nearly all the people
want Ice. milk, and fresh meats to be
delivered on Sundays and some want
everything closed hard and fast while
others want q reasonably open town
on the Sabbath. The Council will set
tie the question at their next meeting
In the Mayors court Monday only
about 5000 were Melted by the city
fines. The cases were mostly for dis
orderl yconduct and. therefore, the fines
were light.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

But Australian sOlOns showed Enthus-
faSm at the Suggestion.

Buf Australian sOlOns showed Enthus-
fasm at the Suggestion.
Melbourne, March 1s.-The sugges-
zion was mooted In the Australian SEN
ate today and greeted with much en-
thusiasm. that the federal govern
ment invited President Roosevelt to
come to Australia as the guest of the
commonwealth during the visit next
winter in Australian waters OF the
American battleship feet.
MrI Best. vice president OF the exc
cutive council. threw cold water on the
project He regretted to do this, he
said. but he explained that 1t was I'M
usual for q President of the United
states to leave the country and that
IL was useless to extend the invitation
TO Mr. Roosevelt. Mr.. Best added that
doubtless the British Imperial author
tiles would raaoGnizS the fitness OF
sending adequate representation of the
British navy to greet the American Wis
itora.
The governments of South Australia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
LYONS ANNOUNCES FOR MAYOR.
At Enthusiastic Meetins in Mobile

At EnthusiastIc Meeting in Mobile
Candidate Enters Race.
Mobile, March 1s.-(Special)-At q
meeting held tonight the campaign OF
Hon. Pat j. Lyons. the present incum-
bent, for mayor of greater Mobile. was
launched, the meeting being a most
enthusiastic one.
Several speeches were made. all in
support of Mr. Lyons candidacy after
which a general committee of 500 was
ordered named to work for him. Col
oneI e. l. Russell was unanimously
chosen chairman. with Colonel A. S.
Lyons, vice chairman.
Edward NJ. Robinson presided over
tonight's meeting. The chairman will
appoint a committee in each of the
ten wards of the city to look after Mr.,
Lyons candidacy in that ward. The
formal guns of the campaign will be
fred at a rousing meeting to be held
soon according to arrangements to-
night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

On habeaa corpus proceeaines lns ~.
10 ~ Ma attorney, o. Morgan. the
vnsnw New, Yorker who YES oounc
aver 10 Ahe city Cdprt'b BIZ the reeogos =.
for pawning ''phony 80. c.amI sron cue cue
w@s IN" WnrSan was arrested several
soos .@o charged with passing two
1sS oS as many pawn brokers OF the
e,1v ana 3 test proved they were not
eanuille. 81
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
READY FOR MIS-. RoosEYELr.


Despateh Boat MsyfiOwer IL In New Or
leans.
Naw Orleans March 1s-The United
states despatch boat Mayflower. the Presi-
DENTS yacht, arrived at New Orleans to-
day and will remain here pending a change
in commanders. Lieutenant Commander
Carl r VogslSesang will be succeeded hv
Commander Thomas Snowden In command
OF the Mayflower
From New Orleans the Mayfiowsr will
proceed 10 vIeksburG Mississippi where
Mrs Roosevelt. wife Of the President sad
her party viii be taken on board
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
MoNONGAHEIA DESTROYED.
Hi.toxic old Vessel Burns to Waters
Edge.

HaatOEtG DIG NGeGA 1MEAS ~ WAVES =
washington. March 1s.--The Navy
Department today received word that
burnsd to the waters edge at her
station at Guapatanamo Bay.
mitch occurred last night came in
. t a,spatch dated Caimanera from Lieu
tenant Commander Clark D. sterns'
her commander. ana also the comman-
aant OF the naval station ct Guantan-
amo.
built as a sloop Of war at the League
island navy yard at cost Of sS7S.s7s.
II took a prominent part in the opera
tions in the Mississippi during the
year 1853 and at various times during
that period was commanded by then
Lieutenant George Dewey and Lieuten-
ant Winfield Scott Schley. and was for
a time Admiral Faraguts flagship.
Following the civil war. the Monon-
Kahela was used as a training ship
for midshipmen. and apprentice seamen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
oFFICERs ARE ELECTED.

stakeholder Of MIsslssiPpl-West Ala
bama Fair Association Meets.
Columbus, Miss. March 1s.-(Special)
The stockh olders of the Mississippi
and West Alabama Fair Association
held their annual meeting today and
elected the following officers for the
ensuing year: J. T. Armstrong. Presi-
dent; w. G. Evans. Vice-President; T. S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

London, March 1s.--consul General
Murray. who yesterday telegraphed
from Port-au- Prince that he feared a
massacre of the whites. cabled today
that the arrival of foreign warships
has had a tranquilizing effect. Mr..
Murray added that the foreign diplo-
matte representatives are acting in
unison for the protection Of their sub
iects and citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Cateron,u Act Approved.

Paris, March 1s.-The report that the
Diplomatic representatives at Port-au-
Prince have presented an ultimatum to
President Alexis involving his resig-
nation is declared here to be without
foundation. The French government
fully approved the course pursued by
M Cateron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

WINDOW and DOOR screens should
be coated with Jap-a-lac each spring,
using the Brilliant Black on the wire,
and the Mahogany. Oak, Cherry or
Walnut on the frames. 1t gives them
new life and the wire cloth is protect
ed from rust.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
WANTED IN BIRMINGHAsl.
Believed Sparks and wife Under Arrest
Wnmfed Eiaevxhere

Mobile, March 1s.--(Speciai Wv. G.
Sparks and wife. May, of Birmingham.
who were arrested here last night when
pointed out by a Birmingham attorney
as being wanted there on the charge
OF assault with intent to murder. were
arraigned In the Recorders Court this
morning and the case continued TO al
low time for the arrival Of Birmingham
ofiicers for them.
Both the man and woman state that
they will return TO Birmingham with
out requisition papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
THE NEWS OF MOBILE
JAMES Il. CAwTIoN, TRAVELLING
MAN WELL KNOWN, 10 DEAD.


Mobile, March ls.-lspeciai.) --James
e. Cawthon, one of the, best known
travelling men in this section OF the
South, died today after an illness OF
many years duration. Mr.. Cawtnon
was born at Miflin, Tenn, fifty-nine
years ago and came to Alabama wnen
quite young and has resided In THIS
city and in New orleans ever since.
A. onA time he was q member OF the
arm Of west Carley and Company, and
for many wears Travelled for J. ]. Al
ans and Company, Of New Orleans.
"a. He f. survived by his wife. one
daughter, residing in louisiana. and
a son, JohnGL cawthon. who is con
nected with the auditor once OF the
Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company
ana other relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

A number Of employees OF me y
NJ were INSTRUCTED in air brakes AZ
the L. N yards where the air brake 2
construction car Of the company was
niscHd on It's arrival here. The en-.
nioyes were Instructed In the WORK ana
a. 10 the most effective way OF %"
tatnInx results from the BRAKES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Karl Hau very boz.

Karlsruhe. March 1s.--Karl Hau. the
former professor of Washington, d. C..
who IL serving a life sentence here
for the murder of his mother in law.
Frau Molitor. in 1905 is hopelessly i'll
of consumption in the Bruchsal peni-
Tertiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

WEATHER BEATEN front doors are
revived and beautihed when coated with
Jap-a-lac, and 'newness follows the
brush. 1t Is best to use the color
nearest that of the old finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

President u. J. Buck. Of the CITY
Rank ana Trust Company. this AFTER
noon flied for record In the proos e,o
court a mortgage for two million do,-
lars made to the institution OF Wnicn
he 10 president by the municipality %
Mobile This practically ehos ths tv -
ctt,, Ssht ana the old city bonds VIII
he taken up at the specified time next
v,norfh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

PORCH FURNITURE should be pro-
tected and beautified each spring with
Jap a-lac. II is best TO use the color
OF the old finish, but II you wish to
change the color. use Red or Green
Jap-a-lac.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
USEFUL HINTS TO HOUSE.
KEEPERS.

A COAT of Natural Jap-a-lae applied
over old or new linoleum or oil cloth
will double its life. by preserving the
original coat Of varnish which would
otherwise soon be washed or worn on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
CRAFT SUCCEEDS RODEN.
Mobile Man AZ Head OF Good Roads
AE..-...--....A

Mobile Man AZ Head OF GOOD ROADS
Movement.
Birmingham. March 1s.-(Speeial.)--
John Craft. of Mobile, was elected
president of the Alabama Good Roads
Association and chairman of the ex-
ecutive committee at the meeting of
the executive committee today at noon.
He was vice president Of the associA-
ton and succeeds the late B. F. Roden
as president.
A resolution was adopted enumsrat-
ing the virtues OF the former preBt-
dent and extending the syHpathy Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

ana West Australia havs telegraphed
20 Premier Denkfn. expressing hopes
that the American feet win extend
it's visit to Adelaide and Perth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

WICKER FURNITURE coated with
, Mahogany. Ox-Blood Red. Malachite
Green or Gloss White Jap-a-lac. looks
better than new.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

OLD AUTOMOBILES. carriages. wag-
ons, agricultural implements, etc. Jap
a-lac-ed with either Brilliant Black.
Red. Green or Empire Blue. look 100
per cent. better. and are given new
life. The cost is nominal. and the work
ran be done by an inexperienced per-
MN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

JAP-A-LAC is household necessity.
and can be used in a hundred and one
ways, from cellar to garrett" and is
especially adapted to finishing all
OF new hoors and woodwork. Ask
Monr paint daAlAE-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

The magnates of the Texas League are
making a vigorous effort to be taken out of
Class c and put in Glass B OF the National
Association. Glass B requires that q league
shall represent a population OF at least
900, 900 President Robbie OF the Texas
League claims 400. 900 for his organization
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

The @Others" are bought to seIl--ths
Daybreak IL bought to use. Right
prices. Marks e. Gayle. II.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

orders have been received from tne
government BY Drs. Goodman ana
Rowe to Immediately proceed TO tnsM
respective foreign stations Tor tne
quarantine season. DR.. Goodman goes
10 Port Liriaonl and DR.. Rowe TO Iela'
Honduras. Both will be In the marine
hospital service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

WATER PIPES. furnace fronts, radi-
ators, hot water tanks and iron fences
are preserved and beautihed with the
use of Jap-a-lac. Use the Gold. Alum
mum, Dead Black or Brilliant Black.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

PICTURE FRAMES. candelabra, gas
fixtures, lamps, etc. given a coat Of
Gold. Aluminium or Dead Black jap
a-lac, are renewed almost beyond be-
lief;-the Dead Black produces that
beautiful wrought-iron effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

New York. March 1S.-Counsel Tor
Charles w. Morse fled in the United
states District Court todaya demurrer
to the petition asking that Mr.. Morse
be adjudged a bankrupt. which was
filed against him by Receiver Hanna. Of
the National Bank of North America,
Frederick Pringle and Edward D. Shot
well. At the same time an answer to
the petition in bankruptcy was filed
The answer denies that Morse IL in
solvent and asks that the question OF
insolvency be left to the determination
of a jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

Girard. March l8.-(Special Mrs.
Susie Clegg has passed away at her
home in this city after an illness of
two years of consumption.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
DANeER AT AN END.
Hayti Has yielded 10 Demand OF Pow-

Haytt Has Xtehaed 10 Denaana Oh f~W-
exa.
Paris March 1s.-oficial advices re-
ceived here from Haytt indicate that
the arrival at Port au Prince OF for
sign warships has perfected the desired
effect upon President Nord Alexis.
M. Carteron, the French Minister. ca
bles that the Government has aban-
doned its intransigeant attitude, that
the re-embarkment of the refugees has
been authorized and that safe conducts
have been granted for the departure OF
General Firmin and the other revolu-
tionary agitators who had taken asy-
lum at the legations and consulates al
Port au Prince and Gonaives.
M. Carteron gives much credit for
this improved state OF affairs to the
active Intervention of NJ. Borno. and
the Minister Of State. who was the nrst
to counsel this course of action
All danger OF an attack on the legis.
iation or consulates is now considered
at an end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Miss Galloway, Troy.
Miss Belle, Pike County.

Troy. March 1s.-(Special.)-At
o'clock Yesterday morning occurred the
death Of Miss Martha Bell at the home
81 her brother. Larlin Bell, about thr
miles from Troy
Miss Bell was 81 years old and de-
vout member of the Methodist Protest
ant Church. She was tho sister of Jo-
seph Bell Of this place.
she was buried this afternoon at 2
osclock at Union H;Il Church, the SER
vices being conducted by Rev. s. H.
Lynch OF Milo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Germany is saeIsiied.

Berlin, March, 1S.-The Associated
Press is authorized to state that the
German Foreign once IL fully in ac-
cord with the viewpoint of the United
states regarding the situation in Hayti
as set forth by Secretary Root.
There never was any intention on the
part of Germany to intervene In the
Internal affairs Of the Hayden Republic
It Is the Arm resolve. howevsN OF Gers
many to protect her subjects trading In
Hayti. and she will insist also upon the
inviolability Of her legation and con-
sular buildings. No complications in
the Haytien situation. are foreseen here
The report that Germany might pos
siblv declare war upon Hayti IL stig-
matized here as non-essentiai.
The most recent advices represent the
situation at Port au Prince As much
calmer since the arrival OF foreign
warships. 1t is hoped that the pres
ence OF the German cruiser Bremen
will not be necessary for long. but
she will remain until quiet has been
completely restored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
john Colbert, TuHcnmbla.


FLORENCE, March l8-lSpecfaI. )--Mrs.
w. c. Cole of Plymouth. Ind, died
at the home of her son, w. c. Cole In
This city. Mrs. Cole had been visiting
her son for three weeks and her death
was unexpected. The remains were
taken to indiana for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

washington. March 1s---Adviees to
the state Department from Hayti to-
day indicate that the situation there
has been greatly relieved by the ar
rival OF warships ordered there by the
various governments.
Minister Furniss says that the Hay
tien Minister OF Foreign Affairs has
officialIy notified the German ana
French Minister that the refuRees IN
their consulates will be allowed to en-
bark and depart from Hayti.
This order is believed here TO have
resulted from the presence Of the war
ships 1t also is indicated in the dis
patches that the presence Of the ships
has uuieted things and that no innnae"
dlate danger Of further trouble Is ap-
pretended.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
WARM AND DRY TO STAY WELL
Noted Authority Gives a Simple Pre-
SeriptiOn.

Now is the time when the doctor
gets busy, and the patent medicine
manufacturers reap the harvest, un-
less great care is taken to dress
warmly and keep the feet dry. This
is the advice of an old eminent au-
thority, who says that rheumatism
and kidney trouble weather is here
and also tells what to do in case of
an attack.
Get from any prescription phar-
macy one-half ounce Fluid Extract
Dandelien. one ounce Compound
Kargon, three ounces Compound
Syrup Sarsaparilla. Mix by shak-
ing in a bottle and take a teaspoon
full after meals and at bedtime.
Just try this simple homemade
mixture at the first sign of Rheu-
matism, or if your back aches or
you feel that the kidneys are NOS
acting just right. This is said to be
splendid regulator, and almost
certain remedy for all forms of
Rheumatism, which is caused by
uric acid in the blood, which the
kidneys filtered out. Any one can
easily prepare this at home and at
small cost.
Druggists in thistown and vicinity
when shown the prescription, stat
ed that they can either supply these
ingredients, or. if our readers pre-
fer, they will compound the mixture
for them.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
VICTIMS STILL IN NINE.
Rend Resouers Believe They Are Near
Spot Where Three Are LyIna.

Benton, ILL.,, Dec. 14.-The three
men entombed by the explosion of
Saturday in the Rend mine have not
been reached by rescuers, but It Is
thought the diggers have almost
reached the spot where they lay dead
or dying
One theory advanced as to the
cause Of the disaster is that part Of
the mine was sealed OF after the ex-
plosion of November in order to
stop the fire. This was filled with
gas and the shot was possibly the
cause Of lgniting this large amount Of
gas. a....
john McManahan, enc OF the doomed
men, is from Hsrrin. He was a FIRE
boss, but was temporarily assisting In
shotfiring. william Murphy IL from
virdeR and Chas. DOnahuo IL from
Pennsylvania.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
ROoksfeIIsr to Educate orIentaIa.

Chicago, Dec. 12.-According to a
professor of the University Of Chica.
go, John .. Rockefeller viii devote
e5O,Oo0.o0o to the promotion OF educa-
ton In the oriental nations. The pro
lessor says Mr.. Rockefeller first will
await the reports Of Professor Ernest
Burton and Professor Thomas G.
Chamberlain, who have been commits
stoned to investigate conditions in the
orient. Professor Burton is now In
Indiana and Professor Chamberlain
and his son Rollin will start for China
next month.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
COMMITTEE IS SHORT 5000.
Mack, Bryan and Leaders to Have I
Conference.


New York. Dec. 11.-Instead Of
winding up it's affairs With surplus,
as was at first reported, the Dem
ocratic National committee faces de-
felt of $4,000 or $4,000. according to a
statement made Thursday by John R.
Burton. assistant secretary Of the com
mittee.
Norman E. Mack, chairman Of the
committee, will pass through New
York F...aay or Saturday on his way
to Washington, where he Will meet
Mr.. Bryan at the Gridlron dinner. Mr.,
Bryan will return to New York with
Mr. Mack and a conference Of leaders
will be held here.
II is pointed out that the Chicago
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
KANSAS CITY MERCHANT SHOT
Joseph 7. Bird eets Load Of Bird shOt
In HE Face.

Belvidere. Kas.. Dec. 13.--Joseph
T. Bird, vics-president and general
manager Of the Emery, Bird, Thayer
Dry Goods company. in Kansas City
accompanied Frank Rockefeller. John
D. Rockefellsr's brother, quail hunt
ing on Mr.. Rockefeller's ranch at this
place last week.
A covey Of birds rose between the
two and both men Aired at them.
Several small shot from Mr.. Rookie
fsllsr's gun entered Mr.. Birds face. A
brace of the birds fell wounded. At the
same time Mr.. Bird went to the ranch
house. whore the shot were picked
out Of the flesh and tho wounds treat
ed. His wounds were not severe.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
NEITHER TURKEY NOR QUAIL.
Nevertheless This Thanksgiving Din
ner Was a Remarkable One.


Il reckon that my epicurean tenden-
cies are as well developed as those of
most men," said an old newspaper
man to a group which was discussing
things gastronomic, land have quite
a taste for the elegant in the edible
line. so to speak. But Of all the meals
l ever partook OF the one that stands
pre-eminent in my experience was my
Thanksgiving dinner in 1888. Some
time previously 1 had started from
Memphis with an artist ON a commits.
sion from q Memphis paper to write
up the educational institutions Of Mis-
sissippl and during THANKSGIVING
week was At Columbus, In Lowndes
county. was invited by friend to
60 quail shooting Thanksgiving day,
and gladly accepted. BY daybreak We
were on our way 10 the sparsely set
tied country down the Tombigboe river
IN light wagon that AOt only carried
as and our dogs and . darby boy
driver but a basket nllod with eat.
ables and dfinkables.
I'VE followed the dogs, which were
duly dihgent. but not q Convey did We
ind. ReachlRG the rendezvous made
with that chuckle.h headed darky. we
didn't and him or wagon. either Ny
friend had killed rabbit a short
time previously, and we were ais
cussing the propriety OF building a iiro
and barbecuing the bunny. when We
noticed smoke curling out OF hollow
near by. Investigation discovered
that II came from negro cabin, and
when we reached 1t a big, tat, obse-
quiouS. smiling nanny, with q ban
dauna around her head, stood In the
doorway. Well. she cooked that rab-
bit for US and made as some ash-cake
and fried us some big. hominy left
over from breakfast and made US
cup Of coffee Talk about your
Thanksgiving dinners, have eaten
my share, but that meal stands out
prominently in my memory as the
finest ever"
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17

Columbus. Ohio, Dec. 12.-F'red
schasffer, arrested here on complaint
OF Mrs. Elizabeth Andrews Of Wheel
ing, w. Va, that he had sought To de-
fraud her By representing he had
found her lost son. for whom she had
advertised, was given = Ave months
Jail sentence Friday by United States
Judge Safer, for misusing the mails.
Schaeffer admitted having written q
number of such letters in response to
advertisements concerning missing
persons.
The bee. (Earlington, Ky.) 1889-19??, 1908-12-17
senator HansbrOuOh Worse.

Minneapolis, Mimi, Dec. 12.--Sen-
ator. HansbrOugh, who became III In
Minneapolis some days ago while on
his way to Washington, and has been
confined to his room at the Nieollet
hotel, was worse Friday. At noon IT
was decided to take him at once to
Asbury hospital for treatment and his
condition Friday night did not show
any change for the better.