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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Country Negro Slept Soundly;
 7oUn Negro Took His Clothes

Robbed of all of hts clothing while asleep in a room of the Wilson House. North Court Street yesterday morning, Wash Fountain, negro who lives at Sandford. swore out warrant against Walter Byas. negro. and the latter was arrested soon afterwards by Of ficer O. c Roberts on the charge of grand larceny,
 Byas was tried in the Recorders s Court yesterday afternoon and was bound over on a bond of $200.
 Taking advantage of an excursion to Montgomery. Fountain came to this city with wondroes dreams of great and good things which were to be found. Unused to travelling he was much fatigued by the trip on the train and shortly after his arrival secured a room in the Wilson House in which to recuperate before viewing the sights,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

Laying his coat on chair. his hat on the bedpost and his shoes on the floos. Walsh became immersed in sIum- Der and unmindful. of the things of this world. Upon awakening he sought the articles of clothing which such a short time previously he had discarded and made the startling discovery that they had disappeared
 Wash, greatly wrought up over the wickedness of the metropolis. reported the affair to the police and at the same time resolved himself to trail the missing garments.
 With the sharp glance of the coun- try negro he yesterday morning deserted his coat adorning the person of Byas and Immediately informed the police of his discovery The result was that the immoral Byas was arrested and placed in cell at headauarters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
wANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED--26 good men to solicit at once
 TOT Ia Monroe street, from to 12. 0. B, Young. --s-si
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE.
MarriaGe of Alice Thayv so Earl
 Yarmouth NuIlaaeA.

Marriage of Alice Thavv to Earl os
 Yarmouth NuIlaaed,
 London. Aug. l2.-The decree granted February 5. by Sir Birrell Barnes. pres ident of the Divorce Court, to the Countess of Yarmouth, who was Miss Alice Thaw. of Pittsburg, nulIifyins her marriage to the Earl of Yarmouth. has been made an absolute divorce by the court. the necessary six months having elapsed.
 The case is described on the records as Yarmouth. otherwise Thaw, versus farmouth. This leads to the pre- sumption that the countess conten plates resuming her maiden name.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
STRIKING GIRLS.
Wife of a Millionaire Gives Them Much
 Encouragement.

Wife of a Millionaire Gives Them Much
 Encouragement.
 New York, Aug. 12.--Mrs. Rose Pas tor-Stokes. wife of millionaire .. c. Pheits Stokes, yesterday addressed the 500 striking girls of the Lewis Cigar Factory in Newark. N. J.
 'Are you going to stay out girls?'' ask ed Mrs. Stokes.
 we are" cried the girls, and their answer could be heard a block away.
 Mrs Stokes encouraged the strikers and told them that if they demanded that their employers take them back as an organization, their work in the future would be pleasure.
 If I were here in this strike" she said, .'I'd stay out if deprived my self and family of bread and butter"
 Mrs. Stokes then bade the strikers goodbye and all rose and gave her three hearty cheers and renewed their pledge to stand together.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
FOR RENT-STOREE.

FOR RENT-coTner Holt and Heron, store and room dwelling. modern eonveniences. porcelain bath tub and hot water, best lo- cation in the city for market. dry goods or groceries. Apply 1ls N. Holt St. --I2-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
A Loss ia alDoss' AIIey.'

From his house in Dogs, Alley, on the Red Bridge Road. J. ". Bush..sa ne- gro. had stolen a suit of clothing of the value of $45Q. Suspecting that Ed Williams. a negro. was responsi. ble for the disappearance of his ap- parel, he swore out warrant charg- ing him with larceny and Ed was ar- rested at 5:15 o'clock yesterday after noon by Oficer J. W. Bush.
 williams will probably be tried in the Recorders Court this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
RELIEF CONTRIBUTIONS .

Money and Provisions for Bush Fire
 Sufferers.
 Winnipeg. Mann, Aug. 12.-Relief contributions received at Fernie now amount to $75,000 besides many cars of provisions, tents. blankets, hay and oats. The loss to individuals outside of the big companies at Fernie had been carefully calculated. To the residences 1t was $1, 100000. The to- tai loss was $2,250,000.
 At Michel, a heavy rain began to fall yesterday afternoon and continued last night ,effectually putting out the fires still threatening the towns. There is no further danger now. as all the mountain sides are cleared of timber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
BAD CURRENCY IS BEING
 CIRCULATED IN ALABAMA

Washington. D C.. Aug. i2.-That bad currency of remarkable clever exc cution is being circulated In Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi was the general warning sent out by Chief Wilkie. of the secret service.
 National bank notes of the denoni- nation of $5" said Chief Wilkie, have been raised to $20 and are being cir culated freely
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED.

,S ~S7scT-17 Se.t--- S.--- .--.,---;-.;-sss~;> ss~>
 cated, west Of South Court street preferred. State price and terms. Address B. L. M, care Advertiser. -i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
CAPTAIN BUCK DEAD.

Death of Prominent Citizen of EIka
 MOurned by Whole Community.
 Elba, Aug. 12.-(Special )--Capt. Arthur V. Buck, one of Elba's most prominent citizens. is dead. He died at his home in West Elba Saturday night after a long illness. He had been suffering from an incurable mai- ady for several years, but so we'll did lhe bear his infirmities that until a few months before his demise many of his close friends were not aware of his illness. A devoted wife and three chiI- dren survive him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
.sTHE souARE pEAL. .n

Wilton Lackays to Star in . New
 Play.
 New York. Aug. 12.-Announeement has been made that Wilton Lackaye. the well known actor, has signed a contract for a term of years with Lie- bier and Company, and will star under that firms management. He will open his season at the Grand Opera House. Chicago, September 23. in a new play entitled ''The Square Deal" by Cleve- land Moffett. the magazine writer. The play is based on President Roose- welt saying "A square deal for every man."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Traredv agn CoIorado.

Trinidad. Colo. August 12-Abe W. Cohen, was shot and killed last night by Charles W. Moore. when about to depart from this city in company with NFrs Moore on a Colorado Southren train. He was a son of a Jewish Rah- bi. formerly a resident of Chicago, ac- cording to a statement made today by AFre. Moore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
A DTsAsTRoUs FIRE.
Twelve Residences And Two FaexerAee AwN EDeMfrOyed.

Twelve Residences And Two Factories
 Are Destroyed. parkersburg. W. Va. August 12--Fire which started just before noon today destroved the foundry and the large plant of the Parkersburg Ice com pany. burned twelve residences. dam. awed the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad hridre over the Ohio river, and for time threatened the entire lower sec- ton of the section.
 Low water pressure and the bad con dition of the water plugs materially hampered the firemen in their work. but late this afternoon the fire was Brought under control. The loss is estirnatad at sf5o, 900 but may run much higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
A oowARDLY ATTEMPT.
To Wreck Passenger Train ,n ,,,..,.
 efnnI

aippI.
 Mobile, Aug. 12.-A Jackson. Miss special says: A cowardly attempt was made last night to wreck the GuIt ana Ship Island train near RaIston MISS. When rounding a sharp curve the engineer felt his engine jump the srack put ran on over a trestle 200 Going back to see the cause he fonna that a piece of heavy rope had been pound around the rail. being wrapped two or three times and the ends faat- ened. The engine had crossed the trestle on the crossties, making a mira culous escape. Detectives were put to work on the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
PARKER TO SPEAK.
VIII Talk On Political Issue of Preaeu
 Cnnapafwm.

CMmpafBm.
 San Francisco. Calif., Aug. l2.--Yield- ing to the importunities of the Iriduoia Club, the San Francisco Democratio organization. Judge Alton B. Parker. former presidential candidate for inc party. will speak on political issues of the present campaign .at A mssts ing planned for Saturday August 15 in this city. -
 Delaney Nicol. who is accompanine the New Yorker will also address inc gathering Judge Parker will 90 to Yosemite Valley today returning for the meeting of Saturday and then start north to attend the Bar Associa- tion~gathering at Seattle on the 2srd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

WE INVITE specifications on all kinds of contracting and building. Work guaranteed w. E soies & Co. office phone III. resi- denee l73i. 10 South Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
RAGGTNG AND TIEs.

vVE CAN save you money on second hand hag0tng and tias See or write before
 buying V. sabsl & Son. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Fifty Autos Deatroyed.

Chicago. Aug. 12.-More than fifty automobiles and Taxicabs were de- stroyed today In fire which consuun- ed one-story brick building at I71o- l7lS Indiana Avenue occupied by c. A. Coey and Company as a garage. The fire started with an explosion and spared so rapidly that the building was almost entirely destroyed before the arrival of the .iremen. The total loss Is estimated at nearly $500 900
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Took a Wafeh.

While drinking at a bar with Henry Adair. a negro. Julius Wiley, abstrated from the pocket of the former watch valued at s450. Adair reported the theft to the police and Wiley was ar. rested at 2:50 o'clock yesterday after noon by officers Taylor and Loe.
 Tried In the Recorders court yester- day afternoon, Wiley was fined S10 an costs. He confessed that he had stolen the watch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
TRAINnrEN INJuREp.
Passenger Train on Pennsylvania Rail-
 road fa Wrecked.

Niles. O., Aug. 12.-Passenger train ss on the Pennsylvania Railroad from AshtabuIa to New Castle, was wrecked here about o'clock this morning. m c passengers escaped. but three trainmen were injured, none fatally. Men on hand car passed switch and did not have time to close It when the passen- train took the siding and ran into freight train.
 William walker, conductor on the passenger train Charles Bryan, brake man. and George W. Chegel, man elerlx. all of Ashtabula, were hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Tornaltn ln Kanaas .

Pratt, Kans.. Aug. i2.--A tornado struck near Coates, in the south ern part of Pratt County, last evening, de- molishing houses, barns and, trees fin it's path No lives were lost, but sev- eral persons were injured. The prop erty loss will reach s10o,o0er
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
FREE DRUG CURE.
James Home Cure RemedIe

For Drug Addictions, Alcoholism. ,vousness and Insomnia will be fur nished at the following prices;
 Whiskey, Wine or Beer $l2.50 Tobacco, Cigarettes or Snuff . 500 All forms of Nervousness and in-
 sonnnta .... ........... BOO
 Prices for Hypodermic or Internal Home Treatment for Drug Addictions will be furnished on application, with a free sample treatment. charges pre- paid.
 aYness and Tobacco and Cigarette Habits. containing testimonials, etc., rent sealed under plain cover. Cores pondence confidential. Address Chas. B. fames James Sanatorium, 133 Poplar Avenue, Dept. D.. MemplriA Tann.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
a7l77777s wharR Set Back.

Something of set back was ex- oerfenced today in the furtherance of %ha nIans for the construction of the wharf, facilities of the Birmingham and Gulf Navigation Company.
 Major J. L. Clay, who was chosen chairman of the mass meeting that re- ceiVed Vice President Dewberry of the Naviwation Company. appointed Mayor V. B. Atkins Chairman of the Commit ice to look into the matter Of provid- Sn9 fhe company with a site for a wharf. W. c. Agee, q representative wholesale grocer, and c: H Craig, 1T. of the Peoples oil mill. were ue other members appointed.
 Giving as his reason, the fact ne would De placed in a dual position. Mayor Atkins has declined to serve on the committee.
 As chairman. of the committee MT. Atkins would have to prepare resolu- tfons. or other papers, advocating the navigation gcompany's interests. then after their presentation to the city council he would, as mayor, have to pass on them. For this reason be has declined to serve.
 Chairman Clay said this morning Ee would make no other appointment until he had discussedsthe matter with Mayor Atkins.
 AIthough this. and other matters. may delay work. the city Is anxious to help the navigation company, and will do anything to help, that is not detrimental to the interests of Selma
 County Supervisors Meet.
 The County Supervisors, after ar ranging for the payment of the bills for the last three months of Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
MIsCRLLAN!!IlKI0uR.

MIscELLANEoUs-Th recent Illness Of our Mir Sweatt accounts for the absanee of usual want ads" We are in line for our share of the business. 1nsuranea.' Rental and Sales and loan brokaraee and will give prompt atteNtlon to aii matters E. A 6weatt q Co., 1s South P2rgN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

The Pepsln Drink-Aids Digestion and relieves that tired rundown feel ing. For sale everywhere. Phone 20e2. Pepsi-cola Bottiing Co,--adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
COOL DRINKS.

WH ARE STILL serving thoss dslicfeea the drinks to nit the spot" L D Hais
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED-aALERA6TslE.


 WANTED = F1rst-class salesmen. Ex- perience not required Good pay. No ss. Vandiver building. -s-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
MIR. BROOKEs LEAVES.
He wIm Be Succeeded By George B.
 VVrfnhf

Wright.
 R. c. Brookes. commercial agent of the Central of Georgia Railroad. has been transferred by the company from Montgomery to Savannah, the change to take effect August IS. George B. Wright. now employed by the Central at their Jacksonville office. will succeed Mir Brookes.
 The many friends of Mir. Brookes. will regret to learn of his departure from Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
CAFE.

me New Hong Kong Cafe. sos Dexter Ave. next to the Grand Opera House ts now opsr Tor business under the management Of ex- nertenced Chinese cooks. Everything nsN fresh and clean. Regular meals sBe. 4 trial will convince you of our excellent aeEvica chop susy 2sc. chaa. Ycungs Mgr. eet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Pavfnr tn Hewfn.

D. Crockett, of the Crockett Paving Company, is in Selma. preparing for the brick paving of Water Street The required bond of &10,O00 has been put up. and work will start as material arrives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
FLAMING MILL

wm APE prepared to do all kinds of car nentar and mill work Estimates furnished. Door and windows screens a speciality. J
 e Lewis. Phone No. 3 -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Young lady to play the piano Must play we'll Address Advertiser. care Advertiser Co --A-5t WANTED-White girls e Go generAi heese. work in private homes; fair WaEoas modeF- ate work. good treatment and good Opp0F- tu1iftiaa. Those who wish a situation and live out ox town may wkFt9 The Salvation Army. Montgomery Ala Otherwise may call at s17 Whitman ses e phone 9ssi.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED-sITUATION.


 WANTED-Posltion by e white woman married. with good Christian family who don't object to child years of age. would prefer old people Am experienced in house work good disposition. 21 years of age. Can give best of references. Address c. L. M. Box s2. Wetumpka, Ala. -s POSITION WANTED-Bank clerk with four years experience. wants position offering possibilities for advancement. Al refer ence. State salary, Address Z A., care SITUATION WANTED-shlpping clerk, can give Al references. Kindly state aaIary Address R Y., care Advertiser. --e-tu. st WANTED-Position by young lady who has had good experience in printing office. Best set two and a half columns of eight point daily Splendid references furnished. Pres ent employer will put on machine. Steady position wanted State wages. Address Box 2s. Troy. Ala. --S-Su-wd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
FURNITURE.

GAY 6 sIGHTLER-Ths guarantee Furnl- turs House carry a complete line of furni- ture. VIII mako prices and terms to saits se Commerce street. Montaornerys Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
FOR RENT-RocMs.

xsfeT3 TsrsNT-After Oct 1st. to party with
 out children, my entire upstairs conslst- inR of four large rooms with clothes closets.
 nice large hall and bath room, snitaDie 1ot m light housekeeping. Mrs Dayton ftastets fsO s. c0afs. RAOA' --is-thu- sun-wsd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Smell of Liquor
 Makes Me Sick. 5
Your Home Treatment VIII Surely Care Any ORe. I Feel Like a New Man. am Now Going to Take Your Treatment
 For The Tobacco Habit.

James Sanatorium Co, Gentlemen-"I take pleasures in answering your in- quiry as to$how I am getting along. Since I took your Specially Prepared Home Treatment for Alcoh olism, about two years ago, have never used Alec holic stimuIants in any form, nor have l any desire for it; in fact, I cannot be around.' where others are drinking, as it makes me sick. am going to take your treatment for the Tobacco Habit. feel confident that If 1t is as good as your Whiskey treatment, may soon be rid of the tobacco habit also" Yours very truly,
 W. F. SCHUMACHER, Summerfield, III. FREE DRUG CURE.
 Chas B. James. 1S3 Poplar Avenue
 Dept. q D, Memphis. Tenn. Please send
 to my address all charges paid. a free
 trial bottle for patient using Estate
 here number grains used each 24 hours)
 .,..... grains of Estate kind of drug here)1..s. -.'@ s... .'.' ..-. .... state here If used by mouth or hypO dernnicaIiy .-.s.. ...'.' ...... ...... Name -... .'.' ...." Town .... .... State ....
 Esarest Express ohiee .... .... ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

The County Supervisors, after arr ranging for the payment of the bills for Fthe last tilree months of Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
To petitIon fsovernor.

Selma will soon petition Governor Conner to pardon W. J. Melton, a for mer Selma man. who killed a negro three years ago and who was sentenced to ten years. The petition is being cir culated for signatures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED--AGENTS.

AGENTs-Maks s5o to $50 week, ssiiins William Jennings Bryan's great book, The Old World and Its Whyn." Outfit free. Send 25c for mailing. The Thompson Pub. Co.
 St. Louis. Mo. --s-su-tu-th
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WANTED-T0 BUY.

WANTED TO BUY-severaI second hand tennis rackets. Must be in good condition and reasonable. Address "Tennis." care Advertiser. '--s-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

SALOON FOR sALE-=cood paying corner. mixed trade. present owner wishes to refira and sell immediately, at bargain. with Euar- antoe. Wtu hold until license expires Octo- Der 1st. If you mean business don't write
 but come and see for yourself. also doinE mall order business. have good lease. 1os Roth, Pensacola. Fla. --I0-iet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
GasoIIne ExpIoslon.

GaeDAhue ExUtontDu.
 Bursting into flame from a cause still unknown, a tub of gasoline in the dyeing establishment of Dresden and Baker, on Lauderdaie Street, in the Southern Express Company building. set fire to the place at o'clock this evening, destroying the contents of the rooms. and scorchtng the walls.
 The prompt attention of the Fire Department saved the building.
 H. B. Dresden, one of the partners, was near the tub at the time the fire started. and fin trying to extinguish the blaze. was severely burned about the body and head. having to be taken to an infirmary In an ambulance. At a late hour tonight it was reported he had small chance for recovery. The building is owned by the Elias berg Company and is insured, but tho contents of the cleaning establishment will be a total loss. The damage Is es- timated at $2,0o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

County adjourned without having had to handle any other business.
 All matters of construction of roads.
 bridges, cts. had been worked out at previous meeting. and there was no other business before the supervisors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
rn lMnIre Profeat.

The alleged dismissal of many mem hars of the State National Guard. be cause they left their employment 70 serve. in the Chickamauga maneuvers and at Birmingham, will not pass un- noticed.
 Trouble is brewing for the employ erE who have net the men out, ana the several cases will be pointedly ana publicly brought to the attention og the people of Selma and Alabama.
 The first step taken. 1t is said. VIII he the passing of resolutions by the coYnuanfes of which the dismissed men were members, sympathizing with the boys who have lost their jobs. and, in no mild terms. denouncing the en- uioyera for lack Of patriotism. Names of all parties concerned will be given out and the matter handled without gloves. :.
 Although nothing in the nature Of A boycott is thought of, still the public IA to be informed. pointedly, just who these employers are, and what the military companies of the city, to whom these same employers will look to for protection in time of trouble, think of them. Evidence is being collected and in all cases where 1t Is eufacient, the employer win be prose- cuted under the law provided for such cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13

R. D Walker, City Tax Assessor, an- nounces an increase of nearly a half million dollars in Selma values.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
WALKER BOUND
sAIL Is DENIED SLAYER or
 BURTON.
sttorney fer Defense Enters Not Guilty PIea and Bases Defense on Enzbtfonai Insanity-Other
 News.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma. Aug. IF.
 The preliminary hearing in the case of RiIeJ. Walker, charged wtth the nnurdero Of Magistrate Gus Burton, at Minter, Dallas County. July 10. was closed yesterday afternoon. the accus- ed. witA his brothers. Daniel ana Thonaa being remanded to jail, no bond bling allowed. ,.
 Theanegro, Ed Gadssden. was dis r,tseeAfrom custody. the testimony not being suficient to connect nim with the cahF.
 Attd,rsy william Craig. for the de- fanseslnade e masterly appeal for his ri,srslrIeadfng not guilty for Walker on tlb ground of temporary insanity. Tha Htroduction of this line of defense camasomewhat as surprise. and It Is hsitslAa was entered more to allow the intr1suction of testimony that would othsivise be thrown out. than anything else ele genLfooking fellow. with wids-open rraf- eyes that look at one steadily. To seAhfm no one would tolerate the idea offnsanity. unless, as was done tn his cah. 1t was plead as "emotional."
 The testimony was to the effect that ystttcn had been killed almost from asSush. The Walkers were standing bafnd a car. two of them known to bd armed. As Burton walked around th end of the car. Riley Walker fired tIce, one witness testifyinG the sec nId shot was fired as Burton was fall a{x. Witnesses say Burton was knien 'sEnosE instantly.
 ITo all appearances Riley Walker is sAr more intelligent than his brothers. rHe seems an alert business man and lsis many changes of expression during lEhe taking of testimony, his occasionas ,renaarks to his attorneys. and whole Ialert manner, was in strong contrast .e the weak, expressioniess faces or naA It Is believed that at the trial "de- fense of home' will be plead Tn the aceused,s defense; by many IS though to be his only hope. sa1isLac- tinn at the result of the hearing was expressed by many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-13
Blacksmith and Carriage Shop

RCIENTIFIC HoEssshoeing. builders and re-
 pairera Of buggieA wagons and drays; rub Der tires put on T. R. Carter. 213 N. Perry 6t --a0t