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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Contract for curhinn.

Decatur. March is.--(Special.) )-An adjourned meeting of the Decatur City Council was held last night and at this meeting the contract for several miles of street curbing was awarded to the Breeding Company, of Chattanooga, Tenn. This is the same company that now have the contract for the construc- ton of several miles of concrete side walks in Decatur. Work on these walks was suspended during the win ter, but now that the weather has moderated this company Is again ac- lively at work building sidewalks in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
INFIRMARY poARp To pfEUr.
MIR. CASTNER HAD GREAT
 FAITH IN MONTGOMERY

Charles castner. leading business man of Nashville and president of the Montgomery Fair. spent yesterday in Montgomery. Mir. castner was one of the leaders of those business men who experience before the growth had actually begun. He and his associates made heavy investments in Montgom- cry in expectation of the rapid deveI- opment of the city, before conditions really justified it. As 1t turned out the investments proved most fortunate and the Montgomery property ia con- sidered very valuable--0ne of the best dry goods businesses in the State :, Mir. Castner has implicit faith In Mont gomery's future and the recent rapid growth of the city was no more than he expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
nona Tnsue 10 De Voted For.

Decatur, March ss--(spscial. )---The executive committee of the good roads commission in Morgan county have just issued a letter to the voters of the county calling upon them to cast their votes for bonds and good roads at the election called for this purposs to be held on March 80.
 The sentiment in the county in favor of bonds Is growing and men who have been out in the county say 9ood majority will be polied for the issu- ance of $2so.e00 worth of bonds with which to build pike roads in Morgan county.
 The shipping of eggs from this aec- tion of the State to New York. Boston and other Eastern cities has become one of the leading industries here. and it Is a profitable one, too.
 SherrilI Brothers. of Hartselle. ship on an average of one car load . week and Gibson Brothsrs.- of Hlllaho orc. ship from two to three car loads months to these Eastern cities. These eggs are the product of Morgan. Gull man and Lawrence counties. In two days sherrill Brothers bought sTs0e0 dozen eggs In. the town of cuilrnan alone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
NEGRO WOMAN STABBED.
Husband Led by JeaIeusy te Commit
 Crime.

Husband Led by JeaIousy te Commit
 Crime.
 Annie Smith, 6 young negress, was stabbed in several places by her hus- band. Doctor Smith. last night about . o'clock in Hunts Alley in North Montgomery. The wounds are not ser oua.
 Jealousy seems to have been the cause of the trouble. Several days ago Annie left her husband Smith. 1t Is said, tried to set her to return to him but wss Sunsuccessfui in his at- tempts to do SO. Last night. so Annie claims. he entered the house of Lucille Arbee, negroes, where Annie was reclining on bed. and after upbraid- ing her stabbed her several times in the back with pocket knife. and fled.
 Aecompa nied by several other na- groes, witnesses of the scfape, Annie proceeded to police headouarters. and swore out a warrant against her hus- band on the charge of assault.
 The wofnan's wounds. bled profuseiy, but the instrument with which they were inflicted was so small that the stabs are comparatively insignificant and will heal in q few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
asoRaAN couNTr arPUns.
Meeting of Exeeusave Committee Called
 For March 2f.

V WE 0&EfU &As
 Decatur, March ' is.--(speciai.) )--A meeting of the Republican executive committee Of Morgan county has been called by B. ?. Jennings, of New De- eaturs aaa Postmaster Luke shsrrfll. of Hartselle, to be held at HartseIle on next Saturday, March sI at l:s0 o'clock.
 It is understood that the purpose of the meeting dsk to call a county con vention to meet at some date within the next few weeks. The purpose of this convention will be the election of a new county committe and the elec- tion of delegates to the Congressional district and State conventions.
 There is some talk of this conven- tion nominating q county ticket to be voted for at the general State and county election this fall. Thus far. however, no names have been mem tioned as possible candidates for the Republican nominees to these various county oflces and 1t is exceedingly doubtful if the party will be able to get men to accept the nominations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
INDICTMENTS FOUND
GRAND JURY fNTERFERREs WITH CfGARETTE SALES TO MINORS.
Many Persons Arrested fn EHmmtnwslfr fer Selling Weed te Miners When They Thomwhe There Was
 Nc Law

Huntsville. March 1s.--(speciai.l--- The sale of cigarettes to minors has resulted in the arrest of a long list of persons in this city. Indictments last grand jury and the following par- ties were arrested yesterday afternoon Grady. crunk, ]. Destefano, Ozro Price Lionel Laxson. R. ~. Grayson, Charlie Yeatman and N. Nj. Cantrell.
 The latter pleaded guilty immsdiate- " and paid the fine and costs, amount ing to s2e.0o.
 . The arrests created something of stir The provisions Of the anti- cigarette law were not generally un. derstood and most of those arrested for violating 1t d.d not know that it was in existence. Fourteen indictments in all were found by the grand jury ABainst parties charged with infraction of this. law.
 { A WestIeyan Brotherhood.
 The laymen of the Holmes Street Methodist Church lave organized d Wesleyan Brotherhood with the fol- lowing Ofacers: George T. Marsh. President: pr. w. ". Haden. First Vice. PrssSsnt Waiter pessy Rsy ss'ssd ws Charles Robinson. Assistant Secretary, and H. 8. Bradford. Treasurer. The local Brotherh ood is the first to be cr- ganixed in the Huntsville district.
 Dem0nstrnfien In Court.
 Sim MeCalley. a negro, charged with the murder of Ike Jacobs, was acquitted in the law and equity court laat night and the reading of the verdict was made the occasion of noisy desucn- stration.
 Judge Betts ordered the doors clossd and told the sheriff that if any nan would be brought before him on whom he could fix responsibility for the noise ha rwosaIA ha AnaA aI0n ana aanf ff faiT for five days. Responsibility could not be fixed
 McCallsy killed Jacobs but the testl- mony showed that Jacobs was the ag- gressor and that the killing was done In self lf-defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
FRAME HOUSE BURNED.
apartment Was Called tO Quick Buru-
 ing Fire.

Department Was Called tO Quick Buru- ing Fire.
 A small frame house occupied by Penniman Marvin. and located at 12 Bragsel Avenue. was last night about g o'clock almost totally destroyed by fire,
 The flames gained such headway be- fore the department reached the scene that little could be done to check their progress. The department put forth every effort to save the house. but the structure burned like lightwood. and was practically consumed. The loss was probably $2.5Oo Mr. Marvin own ed the house and its loss falls heavily upon him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
suBscRIBE FIVE THOUSAND.
Council of Huntsville Gives This Much
 to Railroad.

Huntsville. March is.--(speciaL)-- The sum of S5. 900 was subscribed to the Nashville and Huntsville Railroad last night by the Huntsville City Council. This action on the part of the city gov ernment is expected to have a great influence toward bringing the railrcad d matter to a successful conclusion.
 The Council pledged the sum of ti.500 for the maintenance of the proposed county high school if 1t is established within one mile of the public square.
 Several paving ordinances were in- trodueed, among them being ordinances to pave East Holmes Street. Pratt Ave nue and Adams Avenue. If these ordi- nances continue to come in at this rate. the principal streets of the whole city will be provided for within . few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
Rire in Lunber DIllla.

Hattiesburg. Miss. March 1s.--A dan Eerous fire at Lumberton. Mise, in the plant of the Camp Hinton Lumber Company was extinguished today after doing about S2o.o06 damage For . time 1t was feared the entire plant might be destroyed. throwing out Of emDioyment about 600 men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
srovn MANUFACTURERS MEET.
DIucussion of Trade Conditions is
 EenfmHa

DENVU08VDW WH NEWWE NVHWINEVW8 ID n
 Feature.
 Birmingham. March 1s.-(SpeciaL)-- Southern stove manufacturers held a conference here today, meeting in the private dining. rooms of the Hillman Hotel. About twenty-five representa-. tives of foundries throughout the South were present. As usual no in- formation of definite nature was given put but 1t Is understood that there was a general discussion of con ditions of trade. quotations and cost of raw material In particular. The stove makers in the Southern terri tory get together about once every three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
LET US WAKE UPi
 LOOK AT THIS
Mobile Now Virtually Out ef Debt, Through Mayor's shrewd Fissn- eiering--Let sfontgomery Wake
 ana Take Notice fn Come
ing Election.

(From Tuesdays Advertiser.)
 Mobile, March 1s.--fspeciai )--fn his message the Mayor stated that the city was now sf1.0o0 in debt. and at the beginning of his term was e1o0ooo in debt, or in other words. the city in the past four years has saved sss.o0o. This was received with much snthu. siam and the Mayor was congratulatsd on the message.
 Why not emulate the example of Mo- bile by electing J. c. Tyson for our next Mayor7 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
rRoFEssoR HARsfAN REsIeNs.
Elected to superintendent of Selma
 .<Puhlin AnhanIa.

EEected to supeFtntemdent or SNIma
 Public Schools.
 Decatur. March is.--(Special)- )--Prof. A. F. Harman. principal of the city public schools of New Decatur, has resigned his position and has accepted the superintendency of the public schools of Selma, Ala.
 Professor Hartman has held the po- sition of superintendent of the New Decatur public schools for the past two years. His contract with the New De- catur school board expires with the close of this session of the schools and he received quite a flattering offer from Selma and decided to accept. He will continue here throughout this session and will not take charge of the schools of Selma until this fall when the schools ,9open for another session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

The Primitive Msthodists of Eng land. started to raise si.25o,500 as a centenary celebration fund and the money has flowed in so freely that tho amount will probably be overauh- scribad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
TYSON MEN TO MEET.
Lively Meeting Is Looked For At Head
 nunrNera Tonight.

quarters Tonight.
 The Tyson Club will hold another meeting tonight at o'clock at the Tyson Headquarters in the Exchange Annex.
 A lively meeting is expected. The present is the final week Of the municipal campaign, which has grown warmer and warmer as 1t has pro- gressed. A good list of speakers has been secured by the Tyson leaders for tonight. The public e8nsrally is in vited to the meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
FEWER CARS HANDLED.
February Report of Alabnma Car Ser
 vice Amaaefmffau

vice Association.
 Birmingham, March 1s.-(Special.)-- The February report of the Alabama Car Service Association was given out today and shows @ decrease in the number of cars handled as compared to the figures of February. 1907. There were 46.05S cars handled during Feb ruary of this year by the railroads belonging to the association against s6,7ss for the same montht lase year. The report for March promises to show a reduction also as compared to the figures of last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

There will be . Japanese Tea given for the beneat of the Organ Fund of the Ceart Street Chureh at the resf- aenee of Mrs. BreeIks Flowers, J23 g.. Perry Street. all are most cordially in- yfsed to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19

Major Bedding, the highest authority in the world on cotton growing, vOueh- es for the eighteen bales on six acres with Daybreak Fertilizers. Right prices. Marks & Gayle. SG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
The Rest Room.

AT CREATH-LAssETER COMPANY.
 The opening day of Creath-L -Lasseter Company proved even more successful than the first grand fall opening of 2his establishment which has now been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
AT NAcHMAN AND MEERTIEF,s

One of Montgomery's most important establishments from mercantile standpoint, Nachman and Meertief's. was an beautiful parade yesterday when it was Opening Day" there and formal evidence was given to thous- ands of fashionable women of complete readiness to fill all needs in a most satisfactory way.
 The beautifully decorated windows. gave one the impression before enter ing that an opening of unsual magnifi- canoe was in progress, through the most enthusiastic store admirer, hard . ly expected such an All inclusive" showing as was seen.
 Gorgeous silks, chiffons and import ed cotton fabrics of dainty beauty met the delighted vision at every turn. gracefully draped with trimmings to match on center-aisles tables and over head ledges, while charming novelties and accessories were enticingly dIs- played in their respective departments.
 A splendid exhibit of new suits. cos tunes and skirts on the second floor. attracted much favorable attention,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
soCIAL AND PERsoNAL.


 Mrs, Charles Gays condition havinR grown so critical she was removed to local hospital yesterday. After a slight surgical operation she Is doing as we'll as possible.
 INFIRMARY BOARD TO MEET, A meeting of the Montgomery Infirn. ary Board will be held at 1o.so o'clock this morning at the Montgomery In- firmary. A full attendance is request ' ed. Mrs, A. B. Seeiye, Secretary. Miss Corinne Armstrong has returned to her home in Birmingham after . visit of several days to Mrs. L. A. SwiEart. this city.
 The Mothers. Union will meet this morning at io:3o o'clock with Mrs. ]. 4. Hopkins, at her home. tes Pleasant Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
ormanlsea Ganm Caught.

Seven white boys, the oldest under l4 years of age. have been rounded up by the police charged with burglary. one of the little fellows has admitted to the police that he and other mem bers of the gang were implicated m the burglary of no less than four different places.
 A lot of small articles stolen from various residences was recovered. One of the boys stated to the police that he was glad that the police had rounded up the gang. as he was perpiexed as to where the stealing would stop. He said that he went into the crimes at the start for the fun of it. and later the work increased until there were two or three robberies every day. He said that the boys were warned by parents not to associate with the other boys which made him more anxious to get with them.
 One of tine boys told of reading hashy literature. Two of the boys under ar- rest are well-conneeted, their parents being prominent persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-19
FUNERAL AND BAND
ODD RnaUEsT or rRnwcHArAN
 PERFoRMED AT DEATH.
Faxette, wealthy Clsinen Sf Pratt 0ity AslEea that Brass Baaa Head His Funeral and This
 am DOna.

Birmingham. March ts.--lspeeial.l-- A. Faystte, the well-to-do Frspchinan, who died few days ago. was buried th:s afternoon at Pratt City with the odd Fellows in charge. A bend Of mu' sic headed the funeral procession to the cemetery.
 Fayette was a resident of this district for a score and more years. and amass- ed quite a lot of property and money. He wac very wealthy. Fayetts was III for Q year and realizing that ne was going to die, made all his funeral ar- rangernents. He selected his comm, also tho lot in the cemetery. requested that a band be engaged to play at his fn- neral and named the person to whom the contract should Dc gwen and stip- uiated the selections that were to De played.
 His property is equally divided be- tween surviving members of the fam fly. Every wish expressed by the old man before his death was carried out today and the funeral was large one. the number of carriages he stipulated being used while others employed their own conveyances to the cemetery.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
TO INVESTIGATE FIRE.

Columbus O.. March 6-The state
or Ohio will probe the North Colliu
wood fire disaster and will immediate
/ ly pass legislation that will insur,
"a thorough inspection of every schoo
building in the state
II was state penuary which may be
blamed for the holocaust The NORTH
Collinwood school had never been in
spected BY state officials, John n
Morgan, chief of factory Inspector
who haass jurisdiction over. every
|publie building in Chic. left this morn,
ing at T45 for Cleveland to investl
gate. Morgan has never visited the
school before Il is claimed by his
department that the economy of the
state has prevented him from hiring
enough inspectors to visit the schools
Had this school been inspected the
disaster would never have occurred.
Morgan, after the disaster, will IN
vestigate to see where the blame lies
There is a penalty of $500 fine fer
allowing doors to open inwardly, II
they are locked during occupancy, or
where there is no provision for eX.
tinguishing fire.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
ANOTHER GOULD
RECE|VERSH|P
WESTERN MARYLAND FAILS
CONFESSED INABILITY OF
RAILROAD TO MEET OBLIGA.
TlONS GIVEN AS CAUSE.

Baltimore, Md, March 6.-Upon thu
application of the Bowling Cree
Trust Company OF New York. judge
Norris tonight signed an order plac
ing the Gould's Western Maryland
Railroad Company in the hands Of 7
receiver. B. F. Bush, president Of th,
road was named it's receiver.
Confessed inability on the part of
the road to meet its maturing obliga-
tions was the basis of the application
for a receiver, and was not a surprise
in financial circles.
The Western Maryland was to be
the tidewater terminus OF the Gould s
Western and Southwestern railway
system. The WESTERN Maryland has
outstanding loans maturing in April.
1908, of $3,77G,750, secured by pledges
OF $5,337 900 first mortgage bonds. This
main line and branches comprise
about $50 miles, running from Balti
more into the West Virginia coal
fields
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07

Brooks, said Rivers, you are
getting bay window"
Il know It, conceded Brooks.
Il can tell you OF a simple physical
exercise that will cure you of that
tendency. Lie fiat on your back, with
your hands clasped under your head.
Lift your feet slowly to the perpen-
dicular, or as near the perpendicular
as you can come, and let them slowly
down again. Do this ten. fifteen, or
twenty timesr according to your
strength and endurance. and repeat
the exercise not less than twice a day
morning and evening
You think that will cure me Of
my bay window. do your"
Il know it will
How do you know it?"
by experience. | have proved IL
In my own case"
Rivers" said Brooks, after a long
pause, during which he had been
scanning the other anatomy, do you
mean to tell me you can raise those
feet In the air ten times in success
ion without using a derrick Chic
ago Tribune.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
Her Lookout.

young wife of Bristol said to
her husband one night: MY dear
there is a gentleman in the parlor
he wants TO speak to you"
Who is it? Do you know" the
husband asked
Dear" said the wife. you must
forgive me, but that cough has both
cred you so much of late, and though
spring is coming on 1t still clings to
you, and, If you knew how worried
I've been about youi" And she
threw her arms around his neck.
What would | do II | we're to lose
you? She moaned.
man, patting her shoulder tenderly,
Come, come" said the young
men don t die of slight cold. So
you've called in the doctor, Ell? Well
I'll see him gladly II It will make you
feel easier. Whlce one is it?
Squills"
1T isn't the doctor, dear" was the
answer; it's the life insurance
agent. sphere
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
New Game.

II was midnight when the shabby
individual entered the little lunch
room near the bridge.
Bliss" he announced boldly, II
want white-cap sandwich.
I've heard of lots of sandwiches
In my time, yawned the sleepy pro-
prietor, but a 'white-cap sandwich
is certainly one on me. How do you
make 1t up?"
Well, you take two thick slices
of chicken, slice of roast beef and
a raw tomato. Then you add some
lettuce and sauce"
That's queer mixture, pardner.
but guess our chef can make it."
Five minutes later he returned
from the kitchen with the "white-cap
sandwich" and the shabby Individual
deyoured it to the last crumb.
THAT was pretty good, mister"
he remarked, rising from the table.
%That SO? But how in the world
did you get the name of white cap
sanwich ?"
Why, you see, boss, It Is always
on the chef" :
And then the shabby individual
"beat IT,"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
FOLLOWER OF
CUSTER DIES
THOMAS j. cALLAN PASSES
AWAY IN YoNkERS, N. -
HAD PROMINENT PART IN
cUSTER's LAST FIGHT.

Yonkers, N. Y, March 6-Thomas
| J. Callan, the man whom general Gus
ter sent for reinforcements when hi.
command was entrapped by the In
dams on the Little Big Horn River III
Montana, and who led the relief fore
back to the place where Custer and
his men had been slaughtered died
today.
Callan received a medal frem con
gress In recognition of his bravery In
making the dash for Custer. An Over
whelming force had already surround
ed Clusters trops when CalIan was
chosen to carry out the despatch ask
ing for help
He made his way through the Indian
lines to the nearest military post and
then headed the relief party on thu
long ride back to the scene of battle
They arrived too late, however, the n
tir Custer command having been ami
hilated by the Indians Callan left the
army % years ago and since that
time has been engaged in business
here
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07

Bishop Frederick Burgess OF Ions
Island was pra.sing the benefcient
work of those associations that send
the pale little children OF the slums
to the country every summer for a
week or two.
Quaint, indeed, are the comments
on the country. which at their first
glimpse of it. said Bishop Burgess,
those children make.
One child. found gazing with
passionate interest at a lot OF hens.
was asked II he had ever seen chick
ems before.
oh, yes, I've seen them before,
he answered, but only after they
was peeled
There was another little chap"
continued Bishop Burgess. who re-
fused to be a country weeker. He
would stay in the city. No county
for him.
But. why?' they asked him.
Because they have thrashin' ma
chimes out there said he. and it's
bad enough here. where it done by
hand.
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1908-03-07
DEATH CLAIMS
MRS. THOMPSON
DAUGHTER OF FOUNDER OF
CHRISTIAN CHURCH DIES IN
WASHINGTON PosTMIs-
TRESs OF LOUISVILLE.

Washington. March G.-Mrs. Vir
ginia Campbell Thompson. daughtef
.of Rev. Alexander Campbell who
founded the Christian or Campbelllte
church. died here. For thirteen years
Mrs. Thompson was stmistress ar
Louisville. KY Her successive cam
paigns for reappointment to that Of.
fee are still remembered by thos
who were conversant with the doing
of public life during the presidential
terms Of Hayes, Garfield. Arthur
Cleveland and Harrison
After her husband died in 1877 she
jOurneyed to Washington with her
young children and asked President
Hayes for the appointment of pos.
mistress at Louisville and despite the
opposition Of Kentucky politicians re.
ceived the appointment.
Arthur reappointed and Cleveland
reapPointed her and notwithstanding
over 10000 letters on file requesting
reappointment when aHrriscn entered
the White House she was defeated b.
the determined opposition of Postmas
ter General Wannamaker. OF late
years she has been employed in tn
library.