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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
RETURNS SHOW HOO
 SALOONS WERE VOTED OUT

Chicago. April S.-As result of yesterdays local option election in 1lli- nois. tfirty-six counties out of the 1O2 in the State are now entirely anti saloon territory while nineteen others are anti-saloon with the exception or one town in each.
 Twenty-seven of the totally dry counties voted on the question yester- day and nine decided to abolish the saloon last November.
 According to the latest returns, sSS townships cast their votes against sa- looms and BOA townships in favor of retaining the saloon.
 The total number of dry" townships in the State including those which held , elections last November is now 1,02s and the total wet townships 32S.
 The most reliable estimates placed the number of saloons voted. out of business yesterday at HOO and the net anti-saloon majorities cast in the en- tire territory voting at 2s,000.
 In all, eighty-six counties held cleo tions yesterday and in that territory it is estimated that there are now in the neighborhood of 5000 saloons. The result of the election, therefore, will compel more than one-third of this number of saloons to go out of busi- ness within thirty days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

With the last curtain of the perform ancs of "Virginius" by James O'Netl at the Grand Tuesday night there was terminated one of the most remarkable theatrical seasons Montgomery has ever known. From the time 1t opened August 2s. 1907, with a performance in the Montgomery Theatre until 1t was closed in the Grand 1t has afforded to Montgomery people a series of en- tertainments which. whether viewed summariiy or individually, were credit to the management of Hirscher Brothers who had charge of both theatres. as we'll as to Jake Wells who had the houses in his circuit.
 The taking over of the theatrical business of Montgomery by Jake Wells with the subsequent closing of the Montgomery Theatre and the opening of the Grand. one of the finest in the South; and the successful endeavors of the owners and the managers of the theatres to provide for their patrons. during a season of hard times that af- fected both sides of the footlights- the owners and managers and players of companies who in many instances were barred from business and the people who were not able to indulge themselves so generously. as In the past. with the pleasures of the theatre those were the features that marked the year.
 The season was opened last August in the Montgomery Theatre. The Grand Theatre had not then been com pleted and there was speculation as to whether the Montgomery would be closed when the Grand was opened. There was speculation. too. as to what effect the control of the two theatres by Jake Wells would have. Mir. Wells had during the previous season operat- ed only the Bijou, on Blob Street, where popular priced; plays were of- fered. With his entrance into the Mont gomery, 1t was apparent he had monopoly on the business of the city. It was wondered if this would work veal or woe to Montgomery.
 It may be frankly said that 1t worked veal MT. Wells likes to have a monopoly. He says 1t Is good for him. He says that Is Is good for the public. too. Recently in an interview with The Advertiser he said that he gave the best to be had because he liked to do 1t and because 1t paid. The people would have that or nothing. he remarked. Theatres are not a neces- sity, nor are plays and the public can be neither deceived nor cajoled into patronage of what is not worth the price paid.
 Mir. Welis. who takes great pride in all his work, got monopoly In Mont gomery and he proceeded to use it by giving to the people of the city per- haps the best bookings. certainly as good bookings, as they had ever had, though good bookings in the South were a trifle scarce and patronage was not so profitable as in years when the money in the publie's purse was more plentiful,
 The Montgomery Theatre was the home used until November 14, when with eclat Grace George was the first attraction that drew tremendous audience to the Grand Theatre. The Grand could not have been more brill liantiy opened.
 And 1t was revelation to Mont gomery people. They had not expected that to a city of it's size would be given play house similar in dimensions, in equipment and in interior beauty, to the Grand.
 It's seating capacity is nearly eigh-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
FOUR POLICEMEN ARE
 CONVICTED OF ROBBERY

philadelphia April s-ouick justice was meted out here today to the four policemen who were arrested on Satur- day for robbing stores and warehouses on the beats which they patroled in the wholesale district. Having been indicted early in the day on charges of "entering without breaking. with in- tent to commit felony. learceny, re- ceiving stolen goods and conspiracy the accused pleaded guilty before Judge Kinsey and were sentenced to serve seven years each in the eastern peni- tentiary.
 The convicted policemen are John W Straub, John Kelly. c. Nj. Luckenbill and A. R. Sithens With them in the conspiracy to rob were Harry Roth enberger, aged 19 years, whose arrest on a charge of larceny. unearthed the plot. and W. 4. Frost, q plumber in whose place the men divided the pro- ceeds of the robberies.
 Frost and Rothenberger who were indictment with the policemen, pleaded guilty and were also sentenced, Frost being sent to the penitentiary for four years, while Rothernberger was committed to Huntingdon reformatory
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
FOR ENTERTAINMENT
PLANS TO ENTERTAIN VISITING
 TEACHERS HERE.
Committee Making Elaborate Prepara- tions for Social Side of Aiabama Educational Assocfation's Con-
 venfion fin Momfxomery.

Preparations for the entertainment of the Alabama Educational Associa- tion, which is to meet in Montgomery on the 18th. 17th and 18th of this month, are almost completed.
 At a meeting of the local executive committee, held in the rooms of the Commercial Club Tuesday night. re- ports from all committees were heard and final details discussed. The plans adopted provide for reception at the Exchange Hotel at g o'clock Thursday; for trolley ride from s:3o to 10 o'clock Friday morning, and for free vaude- ville performances Friday afternoon
 It Is desired that all citizens who can entertain guests will inform the entertainment committee of this fact
 The members of the local Executive Committee are: Superintendent c. !. Floyd, chairman; Dr. B. J. Baldwin. E. R. Barnes. Mrs Fhares Coleman. c. Grosvenor Dave, A. K. McKemie, Miss Alice Sacks and pr. F. c. Stevenson.
 The chairmen of the committee are; Finance, Dr. B.. J. Baldwin; Bureau of Information, c. Grosvenor Dave; on Halls, E. R. Barnes; on Entertainment. pr. F. c. Stevenson; on Music. Miss Alice Sacks: Press Committee. A. K. Mckenzie,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
WORK OF NCENDIARY
 DESTROYS SMALL HOUSE

Fire, believed to be of ineendiary ori- gin, destroyed the house of Tony Davis. a negro. about s:3o o'clock last night. The house was located near the corner of Mobile and Mildred Streets. and was occupied by Berry Johnson, a negro.
 The house was almost completely de- stroyed.. To the fremen 1t was stated by negroes who live in the locality that the fire was the work of an incendiary. Exactly how the building was set afirs could not be learned.
 The house, a small one-story frame structure, was practically destroyed. [. The loss is not great.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

~ Tressvant of the Nsw orleans Pre- gressive Union.
 This body has had the matter under consideration with the state Commis- sionsr of Agriculture. Charles schuler' He says that highly satisfactory results have been obtained at the North Louis Jana experiment station of his depart ment in growing and curing tobacco and that there are large areas or lana In the northern section of the state on which experienced tobacco growers can make excellent profits
 MT. Schuler says that the State Board of Agriculture is ready to as- sist those desiring to cultivate tobac- co in Louisiana t4
 The Progressive Union has written to the leading commercial organixa- tions of several North Louisiana cit- ies including Shreveport. Monroe. Min- den and Alexandria asking them to co- operate in bringing tobacco growers te the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
REV. J. H. MCCOY WARNS
 AGAINST CARNEGIE MONEY

Birmingham April. s.---Dr. J. H. Me- Coy president of the Birmingham Col lege today made forceful address before the Birmingham District Con- ference of the M. E. Church South in which he warned his hearers that edu- cational gifts from andrew Carnegie were a source of danger.
 He spoke for religious schools and declared that some schools were re- linquishing their principles and seek ing to undenominationalize themselves for the sake of endowment.
 Following his speech more than sS.000 was subscribed for his college.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
VIRGINIA nEPuBLICANs.
Roosevelt and Taft Endorsed and Dele
 gates Instructed.

Lynchburg, Va. April s-The Virginia Republicans in State convention here tonight selected four delegates to the Chicago convention and adopted resolu- tions re-affirming Republican prtn- ciples. endorsing the Roosevelt admin istration and instructing the four dele gates at large to use all honorable means to. secure the nomination of William H. Taft.
 The following were selected delegates at large: C. B. Slemp of Big Stone Gap; Alvah H. Martin, of Norfolk; $. G. Proffitt. of Floyd and s. Brown Allen of Staunton.
 The alternates are John B. Kimberly, O. B. Oakley. Henry Bowen and R. k. Bowen.
 State Senator Noel. Pennington Gap, and General J. E. Roller of Harrison burg, were named electors at large without opposition
 Congressman C. B. Slemp was re- elected state chairman without opposi- tion and at midnight the convention
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
DEATHS IN ALABAMA
Jeremiah Riddle, Hantsvilie.

Huntsville. April s.+-tSpeeIaI.I- Jeremiah Riddle, aged 95 years, drop ped dead late yesterday afternoon on Meridian Street. Mir. Riddle had been feeling in fine health in the morning and went to visit neighbor. He ate a hearty dinner and late in the even ing when he was walking towards his own home. he sank to the pave ment and when bystanders ran to him, they found that he was dead.
 Mr. Riddle was born in Giles County. Tennessee, and has been resident Of this county twenty-three years. Five grown children survive him. J. N. Rid dle of Birmingham, J. W. Riddle Of Huntsville, Mrs. Nancy Clunn of Wax ahatchie, Tex. Miss Mary Riddle and Mrs. c. A. Taylor of Huntsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
DAY WITH STEEL MAGNATEs.
Great Things Expected To Come Ou
 Out of Visit.


 Birmingham April s.-special)-- President Corey Vice President Dick : son and other officials of the United Steel Corporation visited the red ore mines south of Birmingham today and took in the furnace rolling mill plants of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Rail- road Company. 7.
 Tonight a banquet was rendered the visitors at the Country Club. proni- nent iron and steel man of the Bir- mingham district participating.
 No definite statement Is made by any of the officials in regards to fu- ture intentions in the way of devel- opments in this section At Ensley there is strong belief that the Uni ted States Steel Corporation intends an expenditure in this district of many millions of dollars and if the officials are satisfied that there is a big sup ply of red ore probably there may be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
IN CITY COURT.
Suit of Davis Against Railroad Com-
 unmy HefuU Trsed

pnny Being Tried.
 The case of T. J. Davis vs. the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad was tried in the civil division of the City Court yesterday. It consumed both the morning and afternoon session yester- day. The judge will render his charge this morning. The case Is a suit for $10,o00 against the railroad company for damages sustained in March of last year.
 Testimony taken yesterday morning showed that MT. Davis was struck by switch engine of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at crossing in the railroad yards. The switch engine was being run at very rapid rate, 1t was alleged. and no whistle or bell was sounded for the crossing. Mir. Davis was struck and thrown some distance. bruising his arm, injuring his back. and considerably injuring his legs.
 The. afternoon was spent in argu- nlepts of attorneys to the jury. but the judge will not deliver his charge until this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
THE PASSING THRONC

Messrs. Ernest L. Blue and L. M MoseIy of Union Springs. were yester- day registered at the Summers Ho- tel.
 Hon. H. S. D. Mallory of Selma was in Montgomery yesterday. Mr. Mallory was registered at the New Exchange Hotel.
 Mfr. A. W. Yerger of Mobile was reg istered at the Imperial Hotel yester- day.
 Mir J, D. smith of Birmingham was in Montgomery yesterday. Mir Smith stayed at the Mabson Hotel
 Lawrence Williams of Ashford was in Montgomery yesterday in the interest of securing the State High School for Ashford.
 E. c. Kirkland of Ashford was in the city yesterday.
 MT. Charles Valentine. postmaster at Clayton, spent yesterday in Montgon c cry. He is an enthusiastic supporter of Mir. Taft for the Republican nomi- nation for President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Three Year. OId Witness.

Birmingham. April s-(Special)-- Paul Bowron, aged three years. was 6 witness in police court Monday morn ing. when a dairy case was on trial. The lad testified in regard to the ausl- ity of milk sold by the dairyman. He stated that he lived on the milk prin- cipally and that it was wholesoms. The child is the son of James Bowron, the well-known industrial operator. The lad was perhaps the youngest wit ness who ever appeared in police court. He was dressed in white frock ana Is very pretty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
CHURCH SUIT ENDS.
Case in Huntsville Dismissed wit
 Costs on Coniplainanfa


 Costs on Compliments.
 Huntsville, April S.--(Special.)- )-- The case of the Christian Church of Huntsville vs. Daniel Sommer, ct al. was dismissed in the Chancery Court yesterday afternoon at the cost of the complainant. The order of dismissal without pre- judice was made on motion of Law renee Cooper, attorney for the com plainant. This ends the celebrated church controversy which attracted so much attention several years ago. The suit sought to enJoin Daniel Sommer and others from entering and holding services in the Christian Church. The case went to the Su- preme Court on the question of the equity of the bill. The contentious of the complainant were sustained and the case was remanded to the Chan cefy Court here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
JAMES, HOME CURE REMpDIrs

For Drug Addictions. Alcoholism, 10. bacco and Cigarette Habits, Nervous ness and Insomnia will be furnished at the following prices:
 Whiskey, Wine or Beer.-.. S12sO Tobacco. Cigarettes or Snum soc All forms of Nervousness or In-
 Prices for Hypodermic or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnished on application, with a free sample treatment. charges pre- paid.
 Booklets on Drug Addictions, Drunk enness and Tobacco and Cigarette Hab- it's, containing testimonials, etc. sent sealed under plain cover. Correspond ence confidential Address Charles B. James, or James Sanatorium, 133 Pop lar Avenue. Dept. 10. Memphis. Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
b. e. Hereford .yNitharayrs.

Huntsville. April. s.-(Special)- Frank c. Hereford of New Market, has announced his withdrawal from the race for treasurer of Madison county.
 Mir. Hereford has large following but pressure of his private affairs caused him to abandon the contest. There are about eight candidates left in fhA field
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

ture hat trimmed in brides roses. and carried an arm cluster of Killarney roses. rN
 The bride was accompanied to the altar by the groom. She wore a trav- eiing gown of Copenhagen blue and carried an arm bouquet of brides roses and maiden hair ferns During the ceremony the wedding party stood be- meath floral canopy formed of pink and white roses which was suspended from the center of the archway.
 The ceremony was followed by an informal reception during which con gratulations were extended and re- treatments were served, and later the young couple were driven to the sta ton and started on their wedding trip 70 New Orleans. Florida, Charleston and New York. After an absence of month they will return and be at home at 72s South Perry street.
 Much interest is centered in this marriage in. which two of Montgom- ery's prominent families are represent- Cd. The bride is a 1ovable young wo- man who by her attractive personality wins, friends by the score. Mir. Janney is a popular and success ful young business man and is a mem- Der Of the Janney Foundry Company.
 ALSTON-NABOHs.
 The following invitatino has been re- ceived by friends in Montgomery: Mir. and Mrs. William Woodward Brandon will give in marriage their daughter. Mary Newell Majors. to MT. James Fitts Alston on the afternoon Of Wednesday, April 22. 1908, at 4:so o'clock. Methodist Church. Tuscaloosa Ala.
 The honor of your presence is re- quested. ~ v
 NOTICE, Y. NJ. c. A.
 The Woman's Auxiliary to the Y. M. C. A. will hold the regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon s=at 4:30 o'clock in the rooms of the associa- ton.
 Mrs. W. P. DeJarnette,
 President.
 Recording Secretary.
 
 Mrs. Carlton Claghorn and Nttle son passed through the city yesterday en route to their home in Savannah. Mrs. Claghorn will be pleasantly -remem- bered in Montgomery as Miss Elm Will Hams of Mobile. She spent much time in Montgomery visiting relatives here during her young ladyhood
 Mir. and Mrs W. c. Martin, of Brewton. have returned home after a visit to Mrs H. H. McPherson at her home on Sayre street.
 There will be a meeting of the Bel finger Hill Committee this afternoon at the school at 3:30 o'clock.
 The members of the Sewing Circle will meet with Miss Dora Marcus this afternoon.
 Miss Corrie Smith who has been i'll for several days is now reported as much better.
 Miss Diana Kahn Is visiting her sis ter, Mrs. Walter Well. in New Orleans. Miss Etta Kendrick, of Greenville. is visiting her uncle. pr. w. T. Ken drick.
 Mir. and Mrs. David May. of New York, are visiting their mother. Mrs. S. Mohr, at her home on South Hull street.
 Mir. and Mrs. James Yancey Brame, IT,. are receiving congratulations over the birth of a son.
 Mrs. John J. Flowers left this morn ing for Ozark as delegate to the Missionary Convention to be held there. Miss Louise Mulford, of ,Eayonr. N. J., arrived last evening, and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs A. S. Woolfolk, at her home at Cioverdale Miss Null ford was a very much admired visitor to Montgomery last spring and her visit her now Is to be a source of great pleasure to those who met her then.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
penieu Rnef.. Motion.

Los Angeles, Cal. April s.-The ap- plication of Abraham Ruef for a writ of mandamus and prohibition to pre- vent his, trial on a charge of bribery before Judge Maurice T. Dooling, on the ground of alleged prejudice was today denied by the Supreme Court sitting in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
w. e. Penney, Huntsville.

HuntsVille, AprI bs-I5pectaLI-- William c. Penney, a prominent farm CT, who lived a few miles northwest of this city,, died yesterday after an illness of ten days with pneumonia. He was 70 years old and leaves widow and three children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Examines Huntsv,II. w.ter.

Huntsville April. Especial )---I. ". Stephenson of Washington. has ar- rived in Huntsville to make an exam ination of the water of the big spring, ascertain it's purity or impurity and report on possible sources of infection. He will be assisted in his work by William F. Prouty of the State Geo. logical Survey at Tuscaloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
Dan Keene, Huntsville.

Huntsville, April s.-tSpecial.l- Dan Keene. former member of the police force and a well-known citizen. died yesterday after an illness of only two days with pneumonia. MT. Keene was 45 years old and was a native of Pennsylvania. He was an ofacer In the police department here several years, later resigning to go into bust ness Since then he has lived in Shef- field and Decatur. A young widow and several childref survive him. H5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
DENIED BY GARFIELD.
Secretary Refutes Charges of Mrs
 Grey.

Grey.
 Washington. April s.-Secretary Gar field and Indian Commissioner Lcupp appeared before the Senate Committee nn Indian Affairs. today and entered general denials of the charges made by Mrs. Helen Pierce Grey that they had favored capitalists in the matter of leaving Crow Indian lands to the hetrtuent of the Indians. themselves.s Messrs Garfield and Leupp also de- tended Major Reynolds, the agent at the Crow reservation, but said that the books of the Interior Department and the Indian ofice would be open to Mrs Grey if she desired to pursue her charges further
 If there is anyth ing wrong there I should like to know it,"' said Mir. Gar held in conclusion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

development that so far has not even been intimated. s
 A biz banquet will be tendered the visitors Friday night at the Country Club. Prominent citizens of Birmins- ham and the district win attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
DouRIaa to BIrminxham.

Birmingham. Ala, April s--It is an- nounced tonight that Catcher Bill Douglas of Little Rock has agreed to report to Birmingham Sunday. Local men will purchase his stock in the Ltt- tie Rock Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
TOBACCO IN LOUISIANA.
Dppressed Growers of Kentucky 4
 IWYfted

New Orleans, April s.-A plan to in- vite tobacco growers from those DOT tions of Kentucky which have suffered from night riding to settle in North Louisiana. where there are hundreds nf thousands of acres of tobacco land
 was announced toniGht by Manager
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
FREE DRuG CuRE

chas P. James. lS3 Poplar Ave, Dent. 10. Memphis. Tenn. Please send to nv address. all charges paid. a free trial bottle for patient using (state here nuna- Der of grains used each 24 hoursl - grains of (state kind Of drug hsrs). ... | ................ State here if used hv mouth or hypodermically .......-.. Name
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09
NJr. NndIxan UnImuroved.

Dennis Madigan continues to be dan gerously i'll at St. Margaret's Hospital whence came the news this morning that hiE condition was unehanHaa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

Excursion to Havana. Take the Fa- ma NacIonal Limited, 5c. rOund trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-09

Mfr. A. W. Yerger of Mobile was reg istered at the Imperial Hotel yester-