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Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
PLENTY OF TROUBLE

is caused bv stagnation of the liv-
er and bowels. TO get rid OF it
and headache and biliousness and
the poison that brings jaundice,
take DR. Kings New Life Pills,
the reliable purifiers that do the
work without grinding or gripping.
25c. at all druggists.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

In a Chicago museum they have
the remains of a sea serpent nine
teen feet long which was dug mp
in Kansas. Possibly it's the yer,
one that started the Ksnsans to
thinking Of cutting out booze.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
SAVAGE Reciprocity.

Cannibal Queen-Well, goodby, dear.
I'm going to my sewing meeting. Can
nibal King-What charitable work is
the meeting engaged upon now? Can
nibal Queen-We are making high
necked dresses for the poor society
women Of London.-London Tit-Bits.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

Foley's Orino Laxative is best for
women and children. Its mild &C
ton and pleasant taste make it
preferable to violent purgatives,
such as pills, tablets, etc. Cures
constipation. Swadley Bros, Van
derpool, Va, and sold by Monterey
druggist.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
When IL Rises,

Teacher (of geography clags)-Name
the largest city on the Ohio river.
Shaggy Haired Pupil = Cincinnati,
ma'am, but 1t amt on the Ohio river
only part of the time. Teacher-In-
deed! Where is 1t the rest of the time?
Shaggy Haired Pupil-In it.-Chicago
Tribune.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
Notice to Contractors and builders

Bids will be received by the
School Board of Blue Grass Dis
trict, Highland Co., Va, until
noon. May l, 1908, for the erection
and completion of the school build
ing at Crabbottom, Va. in accord
ance with the plans and speci6ca-
tions prepared by Charles M. Rob
inson, school al architect, Richmond,
Va, copy of which may be seen
at the Recorder Office, at NJ. K.
Simmons, or By calling on or ad-
dressing the clerk of the Board.
GEO. E. SwEoKER, Clerk.
R. F. D. No. /, Monterey, Va.
is
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

France is to enact an automo-
bile divorce law, three years sepa-
ration Justify ing decree upon APP
plicatiou of either party. France
seems determined to show the
''smart set in this country just
what a good fellow it can be.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

"Whv don't You dodge your ali
mony like Won do your taxes?" in.
quired a Pittsburg millionaire Of
his wealthy friend. 81 tried it
once, and nv wife threatened to
come back and live with me-"
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

Peace has its defeats no less than
war. The Russian debt exceeds
four billions of dollars, and five
hundred millions more are needed
at once.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
A IiftIA Amhiuuoua.

She-So sorry to hear Of your motor
accident! Enthusiastic Motortst-Oh,
thanksl It's nothing. Expect to live
through many more. She-Oh, but ]
trust not.-London Opinion.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

That theory that The North pole
is shifting ought to bring COM
fort to Peary. All he has to do is
to 60 around to the other side and
wait for it.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
A Deadly Pun,

"What Is that?" asked the condemn
ed murderer, pointing to the death
warrant In the warden's hand.
"That? That's noosepaper."-
Parsons Weekly.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
The Ontv Fault.

Guest-Waiter, bring me some rice
pudding. Waiter-Er, 'fraid can't
Jess recommend the rice puddin' today.
SIR. Guest-What's the matter with
1t! Waiter-Nothin', sir, 'cept there
amt noneLLondon Scraps.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17
Monterey, Va. Friday, April II. 1908

Its getting so now that insanit,
is an excuse for murder. and muir
der the proof for insanity.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1908-04-17

Sheridan on being asked how we
came to call Gibbon luminous" an.
swered, II said 'vo-luminous.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
MOBILE HOUSE BURNS
FIRE DEPAnTMENr CONFUSED BY
 BOX NUMBER.
Residence Owned By Kirk Wilson and Oecupied by J. A. Broun, Ia Destroyed by Fire-Loss
 ax.000.

Mobile, Sept. e--(Special )-The two story frame residence occupied by J. A. Broun and owned by Kirk Wilson. To- eated on West Davitt Street. fourth south of Dauphin Way. was destroyed by fire at 4:2s o'clock this morning. entailing . loss of about s5,000.
 An alarm from Box Sl6 was sent Tn at 4:25 o'clock. this box being located in the extreme southern portion of the city. while the fire was in the western end of the city. Several of the en- zines went to Box 3l6. but several others followed the reflection and ar- rived promptly at the fire.
 1t Is thought that someone seeing the reflection. pulled Box 31s to attract attention to the Are. Arriving on the scene the department got out lead of hose and kept the fire from spreading. the Broun home being already destroy cd. No one was in the house at the time the Are started and the cause is unknown.
 Mir. Broun said that his family was out of the city and he occupied room. at his mothers home last night and knew nothing of the fire until he went to his home to get clean clothes early this morning and found the house de- stroyed.
 He states that his furniture was par tialiy insured. but says that he had about $500 in currency in his home. which was destroyed, together with two watches. and other jewelry and valuables. The house was insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
NEWS OF LIVINGSTON.
The Work on the Light Plant Is Be-
 gun.


 gun.
 Livingston. Sept. s.-(Special.)-The work on the aceytline light plant for Livingston has begun by a Meridian firm. who are at work laying the pipes. The plant is supposed to be at work by Oct. 15.
 The dwelling house of Mrs. Rach el Willis O fEpes this county. burned down Saturday night. Her brother, W. G. Lewis, was at the time occupy ing the house. The insurance was $1,s00, but not enough to cover the loss.
 The negroes had a grand baptizing here Sunday afternoon, sixty-two be- ing immersed There were 2.000 per- sons present to mitness the baptizing. Mrs I. F. Bilbro and daughter. Miss Bessie Bilbro, are visiting friends in Greensboro.
 Mir. Leon Bennett of Gaston is in Livingston for tho purpose of entering school here.
 Mir. J. W. McAIpine of Boligee spent Sunday in Livingston with friends. Miss Dell Sullivan Is spending sev- eral days in Bellamy, where she will attend the Curry Mclean wedding. MT. J. B. Merriwether has on his farm at Arringtin Station, this county, ninety young mule colts from one to two years old.
 Misses Ruth Luke and Mary Clanton Luke entertained their many friends at party Friday. Every child in town near their size was invited and at tended. Al lreported a pleasant even- ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
THAD W. HUNTER HELD
 FOR ENTERTAINMENT

Mobile. Sept. s--(speciaD-Arrested in New Orleans on warrant charg- ing embezziement preferred by the E D. Forbes Piano Company, Thad w Hunter. a former empioye of the com pany. and well known in Mobile re- fuses to return to Mobile without requisition and the sheriff of Mobile County has applied for requisition from the Governor.
 It is claimed that while Hunter was employed by the Forbes Company he embezzled s115. He went to Birming- ham with the militia and while he was out of the city the alleged shortage was discovered.
 Returning to the city. young Hunter learned that some one had been em- ployed in his place and he immediately left the city. The plano company then secured the embezslement warrant and caused his arrest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
IF YOU NEED | MEDICINE
 YOU SHOULD HAVE THE sEsI !

We ask you to consider the fact, that although there are hundreds of prep aratfons advertised. there is only one that really stands out pre-eminent as remedy for diseases of the kidneys. liver and bladder.
 pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root stands the highest, for the reason that it's re- markable curative power has been proven in thousands of even the most distressing cases
 swamp-Root makes friends quickly because It's mild and immediate effect is soon realized. It is a gentle. heal ing vegetable compound--a specialists . prescription for a special disease.
 Swamp Root Is not recommended for everything.
 A Sworn Certificate of Purity Is with every bottle.
 For sale at all drug stores. in bottles of two sizes--fhfty cents and one dol- lar.
 SAMPLE BOTFLI5 FarsE (, ,stti
 In order to prove what Swamp Root. the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy will do for you. every reader of The Montgomery Daily Advertiser who has not already tried It. may re- ceive a cample bottle by mail abso- lutely free. Ardress pr. Kilmer & Co.,. Binghsmpton, N Y. Write today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
DENT AT OPP.
Democratic Candidate For Congress
 Addresses Large Audience.

Demoeratic Candidate For Congress
 Addresses Large Audience.
 ODD. Sept s.-(special.)-S. H. Dent. Lr. of Montgomery, candidate for Con- gress. in thls district. spoke to large audience here yesterday.
 He outlined his views upon national questions In a frank, straightforward msnner His speech was heard with marked attention and frequently in- terrupted by applause. He attacked Brooks Lawrence for intermeddling in the contest and did not fail to speak out plainly upon this subject. This position of his speech was particular iy appreciated by the audience.
 Mir Dent made many friends by his visit and speech here and will re- ceive a large vote in this portion of the county.
 The City Council at it's regular meet ing yesterday ordered an election for the Town of Opp to be held the third Monday in September. So far there Is only one ticket which was nominated by a mass meeting some few weeks ago.
 The L. & N. Railroad Company are having nice concrete walks erected around their handsome depot at this place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09

whether I favored prohibition or not as good citizen and a Democrat ! would be bound to favor the protection
 of Alabama against blind tigers and
 the flooding of this State with illegal
 shipments of liquor in violation of the State law.
 -rhe State prohibition law specially
 exempts wine for communion pur- poses. the sale of pure grain alcohol by
 druggists on physician's prescription and the use of liquors and other bev-
 erages in private homes. How much
 more liberty does man wantr Bennie GrsePs Boast. Mir. Sanford then read Mfr. Dents comments published in Sundays Adver- tiser on the letter written by Dr. W. B. Crumpton and Rev. Brooks Law renee, and said;
 T did not direct the issuance of that letter and knew nothing of ita contents until a copy was shown me
 by Mir. Bonnie Griel, of Montgomery. who assumed the authority to advise
 me that that letter would defeat me for Congress.
 Mir. Lawrence . Democrat.
 MT. Dent has seen it to heap abuse on Rev, Brooks Lawrence and to call him q Carpetbagger.' Mir. Dent knows that the carpetbaggers were Repubii- cans. and yet the fact is that MT. Law renee Is Democrat. his father was a Democrat and Mir. Lawrence voted for MT. Bryan in both campaigns. l am the son of a Confederate soldier who battled bravely for the South. The blood of those dear to me has bap- tized Southern soil in sanguinary bat tle and all my sympathies are with Southern people; but had thought the war was over. and the reconstruction period past
 Many northern people have come among us and invested millions of dol lars in the development of our re- sources without abuse. but when a Christian minister. of pure character,
 dares to aid where a great moral issue
 is involved he is sub ject to the abuse
 of men who disagree with him. It is
 not where men come from. but what
 they stand for that weighs with sem
 sible people.
 But Mir. Dent told only part of the
 truth and he failed to say anything
 about the other gentleman whose name
 was first signed to that letter as pres
 ident. and who, am informed. was
 responsible for the issuance of the let
 ter. Why did he fail to say In hls
 speech that the first name to that let
 ter was pr. ", B. Crumpton, who was
 born in Wilcox county and has his headquarters in Montgomery county That he fought for four years as a Confederate soldier; that he Is a lead ing minister in a great Christian de- nomination, that he is honored and | reverved of all men.
 Outsiders Helping Dent. But these men. Mir. Dent says. be- ing moral and Christian leaders have no right to interfere in a race for Con Eress, but he finds no objection to the active interests taken in behalf of his own candidacy by Mir. Jake Weiss and the leading whiskey drummers and
 representatives of whiskey dealers in
 Mobile, who are outside of this dis trict.
 "so far as I am concerned I would rather have the endorsement of such men as Dr. Crumpton and Rev. Brooks Lawrence and the Anti-Saloon League
 of Alabama, than the organized whis- key dealers inside and outside of thi' State. who wish to flood this fair State with lquor in disregard of the laws | of our commonwealth"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
TWO BoDIEs RECOVERED.
Remains of Drowned Mobile Men Ta,x.r
 From River

AeGAA-~a@S OA OEtWheO MObAIe Men TakRu
 From River.
 Mobile, Sept. .--(Special. )-The bod. les of A. J Bensinger and Frank Moi fett, the two men who were drowned Sunday night when the skin in which they were sailing collided with the tug Dorothy were found this morning floating in the river the body of Benzinger being located in the river abreast of Blacks Mill and the body of Moffett being found beneath the M. J. and K. C., wharf
 Both bodies were slightly disfgured The body of Benzinger. who Is a na- tive of Cincinnati. was taken to an undertaking parlor. where 1t will be prepared for shipment to Cincinnati accompanied by William Behrens, Ben. zinger's employer.
 Moffett's remains were turned over to an undertaking company and pre- pared for burial and will be given over to his relatives here.
 Coroner Hirshfeld viewed the re. mains and will make an investigation It is probable that an inquest will be held at which many witnesses will be heard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
MobIIe Poatoffice ReceIDtn.

Mobile, Sept, s-(SpeciaD-T post office receipts for the month of August were made public at the postoffice this morning and are as follows: Stamp sales and box rents for August. $11.- 1S9.52. Stations No. 1 and 3. $700S.
 Station No. at Spring Hill Avenue and Kennedy Streets is still discon- tinued and no receipts from there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
ELECTION IN MOBILE.
Council Will Meet Tonight To Select
 Managers.

COunetI VIII Meet Tonight To Select
 Managers.
 Mobile. Sept. S.-(Special.)-May Pat J. Lyons this morning Issued a call for a special meeting of the gen. eral council to be held tomorrow night for the purpose of selecting election managers for the general election to be held the third Monday in September.
 The law provides that three inspec- tors, two clerks and one returning of- ficer shall be elected from each ward and the councilman from the different ward nominates these officers and the council passes on them. The election fs for mayor. councilman. alderman and also the important question of a board of public works or no board of public words will be submitted to the people at this election.
 The board was recently abolished bv the general council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
WILLIAM RENEKE HURT.
Mobile Boy Falls to Pavement From
 Bicycle.

Mobile, Sept. S.--(Special.) )-While riding along Dauphin street this morn ing William Reneke. a lad fifteen years old. and employed by the Dam rich Shoe Company, fell from his wheel and suffered a fracture of the right wrist.
 He was taken in charge by a police officer and sent to police headquarters where he was given temporary treat emnt by Ambulance steward Dair and later was taken to the ofice of the family physician where the broken member was set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
ADDRESSES TEACHERS.
pr. Sanders And Mir. Hines Speak in
 HFnhfIN

Mobile.
 Mobile. Sept, s-(Special)- The eighth d ayof the Teachers Institute for the first congressional district now In session at Barton Academy opened this morning at 9 o'clock.
 After the singing of songs by child ren of the Leinkauf School under the direction of Miss Carrie Duke, pr, W H. Sander delivered an address on 'Tuberculosis." His address was Iis- tened to with marked attention and was very instructive.
 Richard Hines. Jr.. delivered an ad- dress on photography as allied to the teacher and the class room which was we'll received Mir. Hines address show ing thorough knowledge of his sub. feet.
 Miss Aiine Bright on Lessons in English Literature. The Ancient Mari. ner." c. E. Wallace on Drawing and Penmanship," and Miss Meta Thomp. son on "Geography also delivered In. teresting addresses.
 The session tomorrow will hrinS ths Institute to a close.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
Inanection of Meat.

Inspector R. E. Smith of the Bureau of Animal Industry of the Agricultural Department, will have headquarters in this city. announcement being made to this effect today.
 A permanent station will be estab- fIshed here for the inspection of meat for export and interstate business. Inc spector Smith will work in conjunction with the local board of health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
nAILRoAps CONSOLIDATE.
Directors of Mobile Lines Hold Meet
 AmN.

ing.
 Mobile, Sept, S-(SpeciaD D-Meeting in the offices of Mcintosh and Rich this morning the directors of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City and Gulf and Chicago Railroads voted to consolidate tn etwo roads into what will be known as the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago road.
 Present at the meeting were Messrs. Rich and Mcintosh. A. c. Snyder. As sitant Secretary and Treasurer, w. H. Hood, Auditor W. F. ownes. General Manager and George W. Creary, Secre- tary and Treasurer.
 This is the third meeting called for the purpose of effecting consolidation. the other two meetings being post poned. The only business to come be- fore the meeting was to ratify the proposed action of consolidation and at 2:3O o'clock the directors left for Laurel, Miss. where a meeting will be held also ratifying the action and the new road directors will meet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
Wit With a Sting.
Pail Mall Gazette,

IdII NAH GdNtILe.
 The French are undoubtedly a hu- morous and humor-Ioving people: only, sometime, this blith esome, effervescing quality goes astray. Instead of the sparkle in the glass of champaign 1t turns, by some subtle chemistry. into an acid sort Of drink, which leaves a disgreeable taste in the mouth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
SCHOOLS OF GEoRGIANA.
rhe scholastic Year Begins With (
 Large EnrOIlment.

L4EKe EMfOIIMVWNs
 GeorRiana, sept. S-tspeciaLJ- c,eorxiana public schools opened yes terday with a good enrolment and the prospects are for the best schools In South Alabama.
 The principal and his corps of teach- CTS were greeted by a large audience filling the chapel at a. m., presided over by Mayor S. D. Fulford and en- tertained for a hour by addresses and speeches made by the citizens and pat rons of the school.
 The enrolment in the literary de- partments was eighty-five and in the music department eighteen, an excess of that of many years.
 Tn addition to the local patronage. several boarding pupils have already been enrolled with the promise of more to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
0ut-of-Town Guests for Toomer-sDotH- wood Weddina.

The most important social event of the week will be the Toomer-Spots- wood wedding tomorrow for which a number of out-of-town guests will ar- rive. among them being Mr. and, Mrs. James Fisher of Chicora. Miss; Ms. Leonard Evans of Wilmer. Ala. sisters of the groom; Mrs. John McDufie and Miss Mary McDuffie. of River Ridge: Mrs. William R. Nelson and Mrs. John Shields of Selma. Ala; Misses Caro- line and zuba Hand. of Purvis. Miss. and Mir. John Shields. of Belize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
SCHOOL AT DAPHNE
SCHOLASTIC YEAR BEGINS WITH
 ExERCIsEs.
Mobile Firms Awarded Big Contracts for Pansma Canal--Other News
 of the Gulf

Mobile, Sept. s-fSpecial. )-The Daphne Normal School opened at Daph- ne. on the Eastern Shore, today, with large enroIlment of pupils.
 O. A. Bricken of Luverne, s. c. Jen- kins of Bay Minette, and Rev. D. A. Planck of Mobile, and other distin- guished speakers. made addresses The school this year is in charge of Prof B, B. Baker of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
To T.sue n. P. Al. PapeA

Frank S. Rhea and F. J. Roach. we'll known members of the Travellers Pro- tective Association. are here arranging for the publication of a souvenir of Mo- bile to be known as the T.. P A. Com merciaf and Industrial review, and to be gotten out in the interest of the T. P. A. convention to be held here in the spring
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
For vioIatlng Game Law.

Mobile, Sept s.-(speciaL)--war- rants were sworn out this morning by Game Warden A. s. CHI. of Mobile county. against c. E. Vincent, a we'll known trap shooter and Mobile Gun Club officer. and Turner Botter charg- ing shooting birds protectel under the laws of the State out of season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
New Chemical Company.

The Palmetto Chemical Company filed articles of incorporation today and Is capitalized at $30,0o0 and will locate here.
 The incorporators are c. w. Creary, President; E. E. Colburn, Vice-Presi- dent; John B. Yowell, Secretary and Treasurer: W. H. Mcintosh. all of Mo- bile. and Clifford Crary of Cincinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
MOBILE SOCIETY.
Thursday Bridge.

Mobile. Sep. s-tSpecial.)-T post poned meeting of the Thursday Bridge Club was held this afternoon at the Country Club with Mrs. Rhett Goode as hostess.
 There were three tables of partici- pants--the prize for each table being q dtrectoire jabot. The guests were Mesdames Cary Butt, Luce. Henry Hall Jr., Tebbitts. Sadler, St. George Tuck CT. Theodore Hughes. J. s. Barrett. John vidmer. Miss Meta Huger and Mrs. Goode.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
Sues for ChiIa,s Death.

As the result of the death of little Lizzie Kirklin. who fell through gall lery of the Potter House some months ago and broke her neck. 6. B. Herndon was made defendant in suit filed to- day for $15.000 damages. 1t being al- legged in the bill of complaint that through wrongful act. omission or neg. ligence the child lost her life.
 It will be remembered that the child stepped on a plank In the gallery which fell through the child striking the pavement. dying instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
Accusefl Of Ffayhem.

A warrant has been Issued for Tom Cleveland of West Fowl River. charg- ing mayhem.
 Some days ago a warrant was sworn out by c. A. Hieronymus who charges that some days ago during an alterca- tion and an unprovoked attack upon his son, w. T. Hieronymus the defendant bit or cut off the right ear of his son. Cleveland was arrested and released on s200 bond.
 Tom Cleveland is also under a peace bond of si50 and another bond of $50 for assault with a knife on Louis Les- sing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09

Mrs A. H. Spira. Miss Mattsilda and Mrs. Henry Spira, all returned home yesterday from a summer at Mount Clemens. Saratoga, Rockaway Beach and New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
Reward for Murderer.

Chief of Police Rondeau today re- ceIyed notice that a reward of $400 had been offered for the capture of Mike Magi. alias Matte Maxi. Russian Finn, who murdered Mrs. Martha Newburn near wingate, Miss, some weeks ago. The letter also states more rewards would also be offered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-09
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Ala. Sept. s.-Arrived: |: Steamers Belize (Nor. Hansen. Liv- ingston; bark Ceres (Nor. Gundersen, Barbadoes.
 Cleared: Steamers Bodo (Nor. Lar. sen, La Ceiba; schooner Stillman. Kelly, Jones, San Juan.