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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
Unusual Accident Causes
a Death.
DR.. A. c. HALBERT THE VICTIM
Clock Metal Drops From Court
House Tower.
Strikes Pronainsnt Citisen on ths Head
and death FOLLOWS INSTANTLY
Marrow Escape of sew
eraI Persons.

Columbus, Miss. Aug. 15.--(SpeciaL)
DIR. A. G. Halbert, one OF the best
known citizens of the city. met an avn
full fate about 3 o'clock this afternoon,
when a weight fell from the clock in
the court house and struck him on the
head, killing him instantly.
DIR. Halbert, who had an once in the
building together with a number Of
other gentlemen. was sitting in the
hall Immediately beneath the clock
tower. when the cable holding one Of
the weights gave way and the ponder
Gus mass OF metal, crushing through
two floors. and struck him on the head,
manning his entire body and causing
instant death.
Seated In the group with DR.. Halbert
wore Sheriff w. d. Prowell, Prof s.
NJ. Nash, County Superintendent Of Ed
ucation Judge j. L.. Williams. and
several other well known citizens. Pro-
fessor Nash was sitting next to DR..
Halbert and the falling weight grazed
his hand. infilcting mere scratch.
while none of the other gentlemen sus-
tanned so much as a bruise. They were
so greatly shocked by the falling OF
the weight that they were completely
stunned, and IL was several moments
before they realized that one OF their
number had been killed.
When they saw the manned body OF
DR.. Ha,bert lying on the floor they.
even In their grief at the loss OF
close friend felt thankful that they had
been spared and each one fnvolunta-
rily offered thanks to God for his mer-
cy in delivering them from death.
Dr.. Haibert's body was picked up
by his friends and carried to the lawn
In front OF the court house where Il
was laid beneath tree. Surgical aid
was summoned but when the surgeon
arrived he found life extinct the weight
having killed him the instant 1t came
In contact with his head.
DR.. Halbert, who was about so years
old. is survived by his widow. four
daughters and two sons. He was
prominent in frateEnal and church cir
cles and was a veteran OF the civil
wal.
A broken cable was responsible for
the fall or the weight. The heavy mass
of metal. which probably weighs close
to 1900 pounds, was held in position
only by a small cable no larger than
a mans little finger. and this cable, be-
ing entirely too small for the weight
II was compelled to bear. gradually
grew weaker and weaker until IT broke
in twain.
The body was taken to an under.
taking establishment where 1t was
prepared for burial, and later was TAX
en- to the family residence on North
Third Avenue.
The court house clock was made by
a Boston firm and was purchased ave
years ago at cost OF $4,000. II was
Installed by a representative OF the
company. "A local firm had the con-
tract to keep the clock wound up and
It was being wound when the accident
occurred. but whether this had any
thing to do with the breaking OF the
cable Is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
AN UGLY GATHERING
RIoTOUs REORGANIZATION IN
STREETS OF PENSACOLA.
MeB Disappointed Mt Failure 20 Find
AaRalIant of Mrs. MoelRir-Ne-
Kroea Are Kicked About and
Threatened.

Pensacola. Fla. Aug. 15.--( Especially
Finding that the negro under arrest
In Milton is not the man who as
saulted Mrs. Moclair. and believing
that the sheriff has the criminal con-
cealed in some other county, crowds
of angry and disappointed men gath
cred on Palafox street early tonight
and shot guns, revolvers and rifles
were much in evidence.
Some of the crowds were In an ugly
mood. and in moro than one instance
negroes who were passing in front of
the postofice were told TO run. which
they did without hesitating. In ono ar
two cases, 1t is sid. negroes were
caught and given few ticks and
kicks. but this was done by the more
disorderly portion of the crowd and
was not approved by others. The prob-
able reason for this violence was the
publication In an afternoon paper of a
story to the effect that negroes were
holding secret meetings.
Late In the afternoon hardware
stores did rushing business. selling
many shot guns and other arms as
well as ammunition.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
FIVE MEN KILLED.
Several Others TnBurcd On q Dynamite
Exuaoaf0m

Syracuse. N. Y, Aug. ls.--Five men
we're killed and several injured by the
explosion OF dynamite In the plant OF
the Benson Mines and Iron Company.
in their mines today. Benson Mines
Is on the Carthage and Adirondacks
Railroad, forty-fl ve miles from Car
thage.
The workmen we erengaged In pre-
pairing a blast and the dynamite was
being tamped In when the explosion
occurred. hurting tons of rock and
the five men into the air.
Identification of the victims was only
possible from fragments of clothing.
The only workman In the dynamite
gang who escaped uninjured was rem
deTed insane by the shock
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16

Russian Wants To See Aheuf subn
rfme H0nf.

Russian Wants To See Aheut subma-
Kfme H0nf.
Oyster Bay Aug I5--Moses s. Okun,
a naturalized Russian of New York. and
who says that he Is q gas appliance
manufacturer and inventor OF a sub
marine boat which he had written to
President Roosevelt about. arrived In
Oyster Bay last night. bat has made
no attempt to so to Sycamore Hill to
see the President.
He said he had no intention OF try
ing to sec the President and came here
enly for vocation. A certain rich
enemy he claims. has heen sending
spies after him ana he came here to
Grape them.
The President referred his commu-
nieation regarding the submarine boat
TO the Nevy Department and received
q reply that the invention was OF no
use to the government.
O1un says he personally win leave
Oyster Bay Ina day or TIVE.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16

Nsero oaafe..s. % '.rsaIlaw Iai

Negro Confeases 20 Brrnkiag Inf0
Potrell EEnuae.
norfolk. Va, Aus l5@-.Quiet prevails
IA Portsmouth today relieving the jail
attacks last night ~ d mob who caught
the negro assaiisnts o. Mrs. Albert
Powell. of PFentis Place. after the pfts-
oneFs had. without the knowledge Of
'tfe mob. been brought to Norfolk for
safe keeping
Henry Smith; alias Oscar Perry, the
negro charged with the assault upon
Mrs Powell, today admitted breaking
into the Powell home.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
BRYAN MUCH PLEASED WITH
PREDICTIONS OF SUCCESS

Fafrview. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. Is
The added prophesy of Tammany Lead
er Charles F. Murphy that New York
would be found for Bryan in November
ana or F'rad p. Morris. former member
OF the Illinois Legislature, that that
State also could be reckoned in the
Democratic column. caused satisfaction
at Fairview today
Mr. Bryan got much comfort out of
the prediction yesterday of State
Chairman w J. Corners that the EN-
pire State was safely for him, but the
additional assurance of Mr. Murphy.
who Is considered as being very close
touch with the political situation OF
New York. was more than welcome
news to the Democratic candidate
Conference of Democrats.
Chicago. Aug. 15-The Democratic
National Committee Is planning to have
a general conference Of heads of bu-
reaus and national committeeman while
w ]. Bryan is here on august % and
80, and all plans for the campaign win
be submitted to the candidate for his
approval.
principal speeches at Topeka. Kas.. on
Aug p. when he will make an adj
dress on the guarantee of bank de-
posits as enunciated in the party
speech was arranged by the National
Committee with Mr.. Bryan over the
telephone late today.
The National Committee is arranging
for a series of speeches by the candi-
date through Indiana, Ohio. and other
States of the fiddle West. over
score of editofY from various parts of
the country who are en- route to st.
Paul to attend the annual conventin
of the National Editorial Association.
visited the National Democratic head
quarters today and called on National
Chairman Mack and Josepheus Daniels,
chairman of the Publicity Bureau. with
whom they discussed the circulation
of campaign literature.
Mr.. Mack and Mr.. Daniels were In
vited to attend the convention in St.
Paul, and It is said that they will ac-
eept The visiting editors were head
ed by H. V. Warner, President of the
National Editorial Association, and
A d. Mohtt, the President of the In
diana State Editorial Association.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
TIMOTHY WOODRUFF APPEALS
FOR FUNDS FOR CAMPAIGN

New York, Aug. 15-Timothy L.
woodruff chairman OF the State Re-
publican Committee. sent a letter to the
business men of New York today APP
pealing to them for the Republican Ma
tional campaign fund. The letter in
part follows:
1T is necessary II We are to insure
beyond question. the election OF Taft
and Sherman. that a campaign be
prosecuted in New York State which
may arouse every believer in a safe
and conservative government to full
of the issues which are
.involved and / appeal to you as bus
-tness man. to make such contributions
as seem TO you suitable to enable us to
do this work in the most effective man
ner."
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16

match Is for COMPETITORS who have new
er won. first. second or third prize
In any OF the Associations individual
patches
The individual long distance match
was won BY Captain Thomas HoI-
combe. Jr.. Of the United States Marine
Corps. who barely missed perfect
score.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
INsULTED THE PRESIDENT.

Norfolk. Va, Aug. 15-Arthur Jen-
kins. a young seaman at the Norfolk
Training Station. has been arrested by
order Of the Secretary OF the Navy,
awaiting a preliminary trial on Mon
day upon the charge OF having sent
an obscene postal card to President
Roosevelt at washington.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
SHOOTING AT CAMP PERRY.
Captain HOIcOmbe Makes Nearly Per
feet Score.

Camp Perry. Aug. 15-Fair. condi-
lions for rifle shooting prevailed today
when the rifle men of the army. navy.
and of the National Guard of a score
of States. went to the butts for the
lsattle ON The second days program OF
the tournament
The only match this morning was the
.IudiN,iduai long distance at 1000 yards
Tor the medal and ten cash prizes. The
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
@. n. smith Captured.

Knoxville Tenn, Aug 15.-Geo,
Henry Smith, a New York literary man.
who Jumped from moving train near
this city on "Wednesday morning was
apprehended about five miles east of
here today and placed in the Knox
County jail. Smith IL seemingly de-
mented.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
FOUR ARE ALREADY DEAD
AS RESULT OF RI0TING
Governor May Declare Martial Law
In City.
Military compsnies and squadrons %
Cavalry Were Rushsa to Spring.
field ON special Trains From
An Parts of the
state.

Springfield. Ill. Aug. 1s.--Ths latest
recorded act of mob violence here was
an attack early this morning upon the
residence OF Rev. G. II McDanieis.
negro clergyman. who lives. at 1f44
North 7th street.
The structure was torn to pieces but
the occupants escaped Troops ais
persed the rioters.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
A REIGN OF TERROR
IN SPRINGFIELD, ILL.

farmer OF Hart county and stands high
in the Farmers Union. A platform will
be formulated on Monday
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
RGED To IMMORALIFY
WIFE KILLS HCsB

WIFE KILLS HCSE AND. .
New York, Aug 15.--Mrs. Rose I
, Graziano. aged 10. walked into I
, police station IN Brooklyn today I
, presented a l5lded revolver TO the I
|, detective at tho desk and an I
nounced that she lad shot and I
, killed her husband. Dominick I
) Graziano. a barber.
II killed him because he want
, ed me to become an immoral wo- I
, man." Mrs. ,fr4 ,inao said to the I
, detective. DO Won think dill 4
, wrong?" She then began to weep. 4
) She said that her husband had I
} refused to work and had spent I
, $500 of her money anil then re- d,
, quired her 10 get more After I
) wards she shjt him to death I
) asleep In their home Mrs Graz I
} iano was arrsste1 on charge OF 4
, murder.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
Fira under f,anfrnl.

Guthrie. Ok Aug 15.--The Okla
homa City fire is under control The
Lee Hotel was entirely consumed. The
American National Rank was saved.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
a DIsAsTRoUs FIRE.
Quarter of Million Dollar Blaze
0ixrnifoma City.

olfaiioma City.
Oklahoma CITY, Ok. Aug. t5-The
Lee Hotel Is on FIRE. IT appears doom
ed and the entire business section of
the city Is in danger. Aid has sum
moned from Guthrie and Ell Reno. II
Is not known whether any lives are
lost
Loss will reach at least . quarter OF
million dollars. Western Union
Telegraph Offices In annex Of hotel
moved out.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16

Waehimgton, Augs I5s---For AIabamas
Partly cloudy sunday nnd Monday,
prabably oceasional shovversi variable
winda.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1908-08-16
CARTER ron GOVERNOR.

independence League Puts Out Ticket
in Georgia.
Atlanta, Ga, Aug. 15.-Wiiliam
Yancey Carter was today nominated for
Governor of Georgia by the state con-
vention of the National Independence
League. Mr.. Carter is q prominent
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tceptinued on Pase Two5
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
Marked For Death.

: "Three years ago [ was marked
for death. A graveyard cough was
tearing my lungs to ieces. Docto s
failed to help me, and hope had fed,
when my husband got DR.. Kings
New Discovery" says Mrs. A. G.
Williams, of Bac, KY. "The first
dose helped me and improvement
kept on until had gained So pounds
in weight and my health was fully
restored" This medicine holds the
worlds hea'ing record for coughs
and colds and lung and throat dis
eases. 1t prevents pneumonia. Sold
under guarantee at J. III. Hill & Son
drug store. SOC and 800. Trial
bottle free.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
THE SOLID SOUTH.

The discussion by the President
ma society in New York of the politi-
cal solidarity of the South did not
hrOw any new light on the situation
except that it showed friendship on
his part tor this section of the country
hat some mem bers of his party do not
share, notably Senator Foraker and the
esteemed Crumpacker of Indiana. Mr..
Taft does not, it is plain, stand ready
sign a bill to reduce Southern repre-
sentation. for he proposes to convert
he South to Republication, and the
Republicans can be trusted to main
tain their MISREPRESENTATION.
Seriously speaking, the wish of the
President-eIect that the South would
turn to the Republican party to beset
with difficulties. The South does not
want to fatten few monepollsts by
being compelled to pay them about tw o
prices for things consumed. 1t wants a
revenue tariff, in other words, instead
of a robber tariff devised to tatten the
ew. The South, too, believes in the re-
erved rights of the States. The Repub-
ican party does not.
In the absence of an honest revenue
tariff and in the total lack of desire
on the part of Republicans for a strict
construction Of the Federal constitu-
tion Mr.. Taft will have to proceed on
the old accustomed lines when he
makes q convert among the rank and
file. One office, one convert, and so on
to the end of the office list. Republi-
canism in the South is on revenue
basis even If the tariff is not.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
FOR THE PRESIDENTS sRELIEF

Now that $4,000 Of fourth class post
masters have been placed in the civil
service classification, and therefore re-
moved from politics, the postoffice de-
partment as we'll as the Congressman
in whose districts the offices affected
are distributed, must experience feel
ing of relief. While President Roose-
welt was issuing his order extending
the civil service to include fourth class
postm as ters in certain areas it is to be
regretted that he did not make even
arger sweep. In no branch of the gov
ernment has there been more petty pol
itics than in that embracing the rural
postmasters. The extension of the ru-
raj tree delivery must gradually reduce
the mum ber of country offices, but the
time should not be far distant when all
fourth class postmasters should hold
their positions on merit, regardless of
party affiliation.
The next movement in sthe way of
administrative reform should have for
it's object relief for the President. All
the postmasters receiving a salary OF
81 900 and over are appointed by the
President. This consumes much OF the
Presidents valuable time, of course.
Every one of the postmasters now
known as presidential should be ap-
pointed by the Postmaster General. In
years past the President had more time
at his disposal than the occupant at the
White House has in these recent times;
and as the nation grows and becomes
more and more active as world
power, the reasons for relieving the
chief magistrate of voluminous and
exacting routine are more than ever
obvious.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
SURE :. SIGNS.

Our exchanges from all over the
country-and especially from the
South, bring weekly evidences through
/ heir news columns that prosperity is
attendant upon returning confidence.
One Of the most encouraging signs is
hs unusually large numbsr Of smaller
ndustrial enterprises reported as being
iablished or in contemplation fer the
near future all over the country.
At no time within the last year, and
in fact, seldom during the period of
prosperity preceding the recent indus
trial depression, were SO many small
industries under contemplation.
Every day brings a new list of new
improvements in this direction.
1t is a good sign.
It means that men with compare
lively small financial means are anx-
ious to put their money to, work, that
large quantities of money which have
been boarded in small amounts, are
coming out in search of inves tment.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
Better Not Get
Dyspepsia
If you can help it. Kodol prevents Dyspepsia, b,
effectually helping Nature to Relieve Indigestion
But don't trifle with Indigestion.

A great many people who have
trifed with indigestion, have been
sorry for it-when nervous or
chronic dyspepsia resulted, and
they have not been able to cure it.
Use Kodol and prevent having
Dyspepsia
Everyone is subject to indiges-
ton. Stomach arrangement follows
stomach abuse. Just as naturally
and just as surely as a sound and
healthy stomach results upon the
taking of Kodol.
When you experience sourness
of stomach, belching Of gas and
nauseating fluid, bloated sensation,
gnawing pain in the pit Of the
stomach, heart burn (so-called),
diarrhoea, headaches, dullness or
chronic tired feeling-you need Ko-
dol. And then the quicker you take
Kodol-the better. Eat what you
want, let Kodo1 digest it.
Ordinary pepsin dyspepsia tab
let's" physics, etc., are not likely
to be of much benefit to you, in
digestive ailments. Pepsin is only
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
A sin concealed is half pardoned.

Coughs that are tight, or distressing
coughs, get quick and retain
help from DR.. Shoop's Cough Remedy.
On this account Druggist everywhere
are favoring DR.. Shoop's Cough. Rem
edy. And it is entirely tree from
Opium, Chlorofrom, or any other stupe,
lying drug. The tender leaver of
harmless lung healing mountainous
shrub gives to DIR. Shoop's Cough Rem
edy its curative properties. Those
leaves have the power to calm the
most distressing Cough and to soothe,
and heal the most sensitive bronchial
mem brane. Mothers should for safety S
sake alone, always demand DR..
Shoop's. It can with perfect freedom
be given to the youngest babes. Test
it once yourself, and see! Sold by
Higgins Drug Co.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
Medicine That is Medicine.

II have suffered good deal with
malaria and stomach complaints, but
L have now found a remedy that
keeps me well, and that remedy is
Electric Bitters: a medicine that is
medicine for stomach and liver
troubles, and for run down condi-
tions," says w. G. KieStler, of Ha Ii
day, Ark. Electric Bitters purify
and enrich the blood, t ne up the
nerves, and impart vigor and energy
to the weak. Your money will be
refunded if it fails to help You. soc at
J. III. Hill & Son drug store.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
A SILENT POWER.

Since the election the socialists have
been remarkably quiet. In New York
and Chicago they encountered heavy
losses, and their vote in the country is
but $50, 900, whereas they had boasted
before election l ,000, 900 or more voters.
They polled over 4OO,O votes in 1904,
aud they are disappointed in the vote
east last month.
Perhaps the fact that all parties in
the recent election were literally or rad
icaliy inclined, may have taken vstes
away from them, but their hope that
the foreign-born and even the natives
one degree removed would vote here as
they would have voted across the:sea,
has proven illusory. The foreign-b born
who find employment here are not in
elined to bacome socialists. Socialism
exists where the toiler gets small re-
turms. Our conditions are not adapted
TO its peculiar doctrines.
And yet. including the negroes, near
Iy one-half our total population con.
sists of foreign-born or natives born OF
foreign parentage. It is indeed sur
prising as well as cheering that out OF
&c. 900, 600 Of our foreign groups only
$50. 600 could be induced to vote the
ticket of the socialists. The result
shows that assimilation is going on
rapidly, and that the foreigners are nc
more ready to accept socialism than
are those 4sto the manner born" 1t will
be many day before these so-caIleo
reformers become as CHEEKY and san
guine as they were just before the day
offballots last month. They have re
,ceiyed heavy blow, and they may no
again enter the National field seeking
votes.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17
AS TO LUMBER.

Notwithstanding the business de-
preston that was severely felt in the
closing months OF 1907, yet the reports
Of the forest service gathered from 49,
$50 sawmills show that the total cut of
1897 excelIed that of 1906. Tho total
reported cut last year was 40, ESQ, ,154, =
O0e feet, board measure, as against ST.
$50. .736, 900 feet in 1905. The gain was
72 per cent. Laths aud shingles are
not included in these figures. The
value of last years cut, including
laths and shingles, was just about
500, ,OOO, 900.
The value of years lum ber crop
may fall below the value of a years
corn crop, but it ranks fully abreast of
a years cotton crop and is far ahead
of the value of years wheat crop.
Yellow pine leads all the woods in
the list. the total cut being a little over
13 900, ,OO0, ,OOe feet. The white pine cut
did not greatly exceed 1000, ZOO, 900
feet. Louisiana leads all the rest OF
the yellow pine States, followed in or
DER Dy 1eAdS, h1aslSslppls AldDd
and Arkansas.
White pine is approaching exbaus-
ton, and the regret is that yellow pine
will in the course of ten years begin to
show declining cuts. This means that
| frame houses can no longer be built al
ow prices and that American consum
ers must soon begin to practise econe.
my in the consumption of lumber.
Goldsboro weekly argus., 1908-12-17

The old fashioned way of dosing q
weak stomach, or stimulating the
Heart or Kidneys is all wrong, DR..
Shoop first pointed out this error.
This is why his presciption-Dr.
Shoos's Restorative-is directed entire
ly to the cause of these ailments-the
weak inside or controlling nerves.
It isn't SO difficult, says Dr., Shoop,
to strengthen a weak Stomach, Heart,
or Kidneys, if one goes at it correctly.
Each inside organ has it's controlling
or inside nerve. When these nerves
fail, then those organs must surely
falter. These vital truths are leading
druggists everywhere to dispence and
recommend DR.. Shoop's Restorative
Test it few days, and see! Improve
ment will promptly and surely follow
Sold by Higgins Drug Co.