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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
rwn Were r;nnvscfeA.

Tn police coure this morning, there were heard cases against Dan Weaver and Calvin osborn, negroes, and both of whom were bonded over to await the action Of the next grand jury. Dan Weaver was charged with grand larceny and Calvin Osborn was charged with having brought stolen property into the city, knowing that 1t had been stolen. a. -h
 A few weeks ago the negro Dan Weaver, stole bale of cotton from the compress, which he took to the home of Calvin Osborne, few miles from the city. A day or 80 later Cal win Osborn brought the bale of cotton back to the city and sold it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
AMENDMENTS PROPOSED TO
 THE HEPBURN RATE LAW

Washington. D. C.. Dee. s-Several important amendments to the Hep burn railroad rate law were proposed in bills introduced today by Repre- sentative Townsend of Michigan. one of the most active advocates of the Tate remedial legislation along inter- state commerce lines,
 One of the bills gives to the Inter- state Commerce Commission. the power to prohibit the taking effect of an ad- vance in rates in cases in which ship pers individually or collectively pro- test against the advance prior to the expiration of the legal thirty days notice.
 The bill places the burden on the carrier to show at subsequent hearings on the proposed rates. that the increas- ed rates are just and reasonable
 Representative Townsend would also
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
Complimentary to Mrs. Aver.

Mrs A K. Aver of Atlanta, Ga, who Is here visiting her sister. Mrs. Roger ap C. Jones, was guest of honor at a beautiful card party this morn ing, when she was entertained at bridge by Mrs. George Breeden at her home on Lamar Street. The apart ments where the games were played were adorned with palms and red car nations
 The games of bridge were played ct three tables. and the prize. a lovely hat-pin holder, fell to Mrs. W. R. PeacocE. The honoree was presented with some dainty linen handkerchiefs. After the games a two-course luncheon Mesdames Aver. Breedeh. Roger Jones, R. E L. Mel. w. R. Peacock, Mar shall Eskridge. A. K. Cawthon, Mrs. c. c. Grayson. Hugh M. Ilwain, H. M. Stanfiel and Miss Eloise Marshall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
A New Year Dance.

The entertainment committee of the Harmony Club will soon issue invita- tions for New Year dance, which will prove most entertaining to their mern- bers and guests. The dance will begin about o'clock and last until the mid night hour. It will be a leap year affair and will be in charge of the young women. After 12 o'clock, the young men will take charge of the dance and will conduct 1t until late hour. It is expected by the entertain ment committee that a number of out of-town guests will be present and en. Joy the pleasure of the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
FLOOD SITUATION AT
 FINE BLUFF IMPROVES

Pine Bluff. Ark. Dec. s.-Apparently the fight against the eneroachment of the Arkansas River toward the East ern residentIal section of this city has been won and the most serious phase of the present flood is past.
 When the Government dyke was swept away late yesterday, work was suspended at the shops of the Cotton Belt Railroad and workmen and of- heials alike joined the residents in a systematic effort to break the force of the current Their plan was sue- cessful, and while several squares west of Harding Bayou divides cavsd fin. the crumblfng tonight has ceased at thla line, and 1t is not believed that the water can ancroach further.
 Chilawensn shoes at give away prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
ToMnIGBEE Is RIsTNG.

Mobile, Dec. s.-(Special.)-A wall of water is rushing down the Tombig- bee River at a rapid rate. and in the last twenty-four hours a rise of 32 feet has been recorded.
 The river is within two feet and one inch of the flood stage. and if it continues to rise by night a great deal of damage is likely to occur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
LEVY IS APPOINTED.
Becomes Chief of stan to oOmmar

0. J. OvvemS.
 Mobile. Dec. s.-(Special. )-Through an order issued and received here. Commander Ciarance J. Owens, Army of Tennessee, Sons of Veterans. Cor don S. Levy has been appointed to succeed John Moulton. who was elect ed to commander from the post of chief Of stan.
 At the reunion recently held here, MT. Moulton of thls city was unani- mously chosen as commander of the division, in recognition of his good services as chief of stan. To fill the place made vacant by the promotion of Mir. Mutton. Mir. Levy has been ap- pointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
RuTNER WITH A. p.

Washington Dec. S.--James H. But neF, a native of Macon, Ga. and for several years past attached to the Sa- vannah News, has been appointed ed- itor of the night Southern report of the Associated Press at Washington and has assumed the duties of that offies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
IYhr la anrnr nueetR

If sugar did not dissolve in the mouth you could not taste the swaet. GROVES TASTE LESS CHILL TONIC Ia as strong as the strongest bitter tonic, but you do not taste the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth, but do dissolve read
 fly in the acids of the stomach. Is just as good for Grown people as for chiidren The First and Original TasteI@ss Chill Tonic.
 The Standard for 90 years. B0c. -3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
NeRro Waa ReIeaued.

The negro Widd Sims, who was ar rested yesterday by the police depart ment as being connected with the mur- der of the negro woman, Laura Fort, was released today. Sims is a night watch man in the yards of the West ern Railway of Alabama, and 1t was alleged that he had been seen with the woman and Felix Walker. who is un- der arrest for the murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

PILES CURED Ir 6 TO IG DAYS
 PAZO OINTMENT ia guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Rlind. Bleeding or ProtFudipg Piles h . to 1S days or money refunded soc. --Wed-eri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
Revival Growing ix Interest.

The revival meeting which Is being conducted at the Cumberland Presby- terian Church by Rev. W. D. Holmes of Lebanon. Tenn, which began on Sunday morning. is growing in inter est among the church workers of the city. A service Is being held at the church each afternoon at 3;30 o'clock, and each night at 7:30 o'clock,
 Both of the services which were held Sunday were attended by large congregations, and the service Mon day night and again Tuesday were at- tended by large congregations. pr. Holmes Is one of the most eloquent and able evangelists that have been heard In this city for sometime past and the congregation attending each meeting Is increasing at each service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

Miss Kate Young will be hostess tomorrow for the members of the We'd nesday Sewing Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
Brought Q Large Load.

The B. and I. AIapama HIVer packet. W. J. Bethea reached the city wharf this morning at o'clock from Mobile. The Bethea brought to the city about 5000 sacks of cotton seed, a number of bales of cotton, besides a good manifest of miscellaneous freights. The Bethea will carry down the river several thousand bricks, be- sides a good load of other freights and a fair list of passengers on her return trip to Mobile. The oficers of the Beth ca report that the river is rising rapidly and is now in good boating condition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
sample Bottle of swamp-Reot Free by
 Mail.

Send to Dr. Kamer & Co. Bingham ton. N. Y. for Sample bottle. It will convince anyona You will also re- ceive a booklet Iof valuable informn- tion telling all about the kidneys and bladder. When writing. be sure and mention the Montgomery Daily Adver- tiser. For saleI at all drug stores. Price fifty cents and one dollar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

ChiIdren'a Shoes at give away prices. See Bargain COunters, Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
socinI and PersonaI.

Mrs. R B. L. Mel wIll Do hostess for tho members of the Friday Morning Bridge Club, when Mrs. A, K. Aver will be guest of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

Mir. and Mrs. E. T. Gilmer of Ma rion Junction are here for day or so with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
Yunq's Restaurant
 26 North Court Street The Place for EUeyy DeLcocy Of Land and Sea

few months in New Decatur, Ala, with relatives, are expected home tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

Miss Mary Lee and Miss Ellen Cal- houn, who have been spending the past
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

ChiIdren's Shoes at give away prices. See Bargain Counters, Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09
BLADDER TROUBLES NEED
 PROMPT ATTENTION.

Perhaps you don't know how much worE is required of your kidneys and nladder or of how much importance they gre. Do you know that on these i'm portant organs hinges good health? Many an apparently strong healthy man or woman has been stricken with out notice by serious kidney and blad- dor disease only to realize too late what might have been prevented with proper care and attention.
 Some of the early symptoms of weak Kidneys and bladder are lumbago, rheumatism. catarrh of the bladder. pain or dull ache in the back. joints or muscles, at time have headache or indigestion, dizziness. you may have e saliow complexion. puffy or dark cir oles under the eyes. sometimes feel as though you had heart trouble. may have plenty of ambition but no strength. get weak and waste away.
 If you find you have some of the symptoms mentioned, you need then remedy that will reach the seat of the disease and at the same time build up the system generally.
 Such a remedy is Swamp Root. the great kidney. liver and. bladder rem edy. In thousands of cases it has ac- complished just fhe work you need performed now.
 Sample Bottle of iswamp-Rsot Free by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-09

ChiIdwenin Shoes at give away prices. See Bargain COunters, Bullock shee Co.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
IOWA DEMOCRATS
in FAVOR OF BRYAN
State Central Committee Adopts Res
oIution Endorsing the Nebras-
kan for President.

Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. S.-The Iowa
democratic state central committee
yesterday afternoon turned down the
application of Des Moines for one or
both of this years conventions and
awarded the first, for the selection of
national delegates, to Cedar Rapids,
March, 26, and the second, for the Sc
lection of a state ticket, to Sioux City,
July 2. The committee also declared
itself for Bryan, adopting the following
resolution without dissenting voice:
Believing that the Waterloo conven-
tion correctly reflected the sentiment
of the Iowa democracy by unanimously
indorsing William Jennings Bryan for
the presidency in 1908. the democratic
state central committee of Iowa here
by unqualifiedly reindorses the great
Nebraskan for the same high and hon
orable Office"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
VOTE ON PER DIEM
Railroads May Reduce Daily
Charge for Cars From so
to 25 Cents.
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETS
Many Idle Cars Responsible for Sent-
ment in Favor of change-Would
Go in Force March I.

Chicago, Feb. S.-The American
Railway association, at an executive
session here yesterday, decided to sub
nit to the various roads of the country
proposition to reduce the per diem
charge on freight cars to % cents, in
stead of so cents as at present A let
ter vote will be taken on the proposal
which is designed to lessen the heavy
expense which the roads claim they
are now mourning because of the large
surplus of cars in the country.
Have Many Cars Idle.
AS evidence of the necessity for the
change it was stated that the Chicago,
Rock Island & Pacific, for example,
has 1000 cars side; the Chicago &
Northwestern. 5000 idle cars; the Chi
cago, Burlington & Quincy. $4,000, and
the Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, T.
coo.
The railroads are reported to have
been about equally divided upon the
proposition to reduce the per diem
charge, the western roads being in
favor of retaining the higher figure.
The balloting upon the plan will close
Feb. %. If a majority vote is record
ed i'll favor of it, the lower charge will
become effective March l.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
TO RESTORE OCEAN RATES
Agreement Ending Steamship War Is
SIGNED by All Companies.

London. Feb. S.-The official seals
of all the steamship companies en-
gagged in transatlantic passenger traf-
fic were put to an agreement late last
night, which ends the recent rate cut
ting and by which the companies un-
dertake to maintain certain rates for
all classes of passengers, the figures
of which will be made public shortly.
An official statement given out last
night says: at follows naturally that
an early restoration of rates to a nor
NAL basis will occur" The lines which
participated in the negotiations are:
Allan. American, Anchor, Atlantic
Transport, Canadian Pacific, French,
Cunard, Dominion, Donaldson, Ham
burg-American, Leyland, North Ger,
man Lloyd, Holland-American and
Red Star.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
.ANTI-SALOON BILLS ARE
aimed AT GOVERNMENT
MINISTER ACCUSED
AS COUNTERFE|TER
RETAINS HIS Church

Springfield, ILL.,, Feb. S.-Declaring
that he would again take charge of his
congregation at Wheaton. Rev. James
Kaye, temporarily released from his
prison for counterfeiting, left for home
yesterday. The minister formerly re-
sided at Lincoln, H., and the finding
of coin molds in the basement of his
residence led to his arrest. In explana-
ton, the minister said he merely was
using the coins as a basis for expert
ments in the making of metal medals
for his Sunday school pupils.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
DECREASE is SHOWN
In BANK HOLDINGS
Clearing House Report Not so Favor
able This Week-Outside Insti-
tutions Give Figures.

New York, Feb. S.-The bank state
ment shows the banks hold $29 ,S32 600
more than the requirements of the %
per cent reserve rule; loans increased,
$5,970,0O0; deposits decreased. $1.117,-
600; reserve decreased, S1O,974, 900;
surplus decreased, s1O.695,0OO; ex-U. S.
deposits decreased, s11,031. 900. The
percentage of actual reserve in the
clearing house banks at the close of
business yesterday was 27.70.
Statements of banks and trust COM
panies of Greater New York not mem
bers of the clearing house issued for
the first time today shows these in
stitutiOns have aggregate deposits of
S613, $4,000, total cash on hand, s49,-
O26,O 900 and loans amounting to s77O,
100000.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08

ed credit for liquor to the extent of
his investment. Orders for wet goods
can be made at will by mail, tele-
graph or telephone, and the package
will be reported with no charges what
ever attached.
In. case of trouble with the authori-
ties of dry states, the defense will
be that the consumer of the liquor was
ordering goods that were his own by
virtue of his stock in the club. 1t is
the purpose TO extend organization of
the club throughout the dry territory
of the south Prominent and wealthy
southern people are behind the project
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
Jenkins, Chairman of
House Judiciary Com
mittee, Talks.
SCORES A DELEGATION
Says "SentimentaI Gentlemen"
Do Not Deserve an Audi
ence With Members.

Washington. Feb S.-The feature of
the hearing Of the anti-saloon repre-
sentatives today before the house iu-
dietary committee was the remarks of
Judge John J. Kenkins. chairman of
the committee, TO Rev. E. E. Michel
son, who spoke for the American Anti
Saloon league. Remarks were made
at the conclusion of the argument by
Nicholson urging the adoption of the
Littlefeld. or some similar bill, pro.
hibiting the shipping of liquor into
prohibition territory.
Aimed at Governments Throat.
jenkins said that 80 per cent of the
bills of the kind under discussion
brought before his committee were
aimed at the very throat of the gov
eminent. Men full of sentiment would
appear there. he declared and urge
the committee TO report a bill and
ask congress to pass a law to be tested
before the supreme court
Trying TO Save Litigation.
Your argument" said jenkins. "is
to put it up to the supreme court We
are not here to report bills that ap-
pear to us to be unconstitutional. 1t
is our duty TO prevent. if possible the
passage of laws that are unconstitu-
tiCnal. | do not think we should listen
TO You sentimental gentlemen when
you try TO over-persuade us.
Not Even for Christianity.
'We are trying to save this govern
ment, and do not want TO be reporting
out bills for the sake of Christianity
or anything else that will be turned
down by the courts. l have been in
prohibition territory and have seen
how the laws are evaded There |
saw men with a prayer book i'll one
hand and a knife for the enemy in the
other
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
MINORITY BILL IN
Representative Williams Intro
duces the Democratic Cur
rency Measure.
DRAWN IN PERFECT HARMONY
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit
tee Turns Down Bill to Restore
Newspaper Passes.

Washington, Feb. S.-What will
be known as "the minority currency
bill'' was introduced yesterday by Rep
resentative John Sharp Williams of
Mississippi, the democratic leader of
the house, who drew the measure as
d result Of a conference of democrats
behind closed doors yesterday. Those
beside Mr.. Williams who participated
in the conference were Representa-
tives Lewis of Georgia. Puio of Louis
lana, Glass of Virginia, Gillespie of
Texas, Ollie James of Kentucky. Craw-
ford of North Carolina and McHenry
of Pennsylvania-all members of the
committee on banking and currency.
Entire harmony is said TO have marked
the meeting.
FrOwn on Pass Privilege.
The senate committee on interstate
commerce decided to go squarely on
record against most of the bills now
before the committee that proposes
engagements of the pass privileges
clause of the new interstate commerce
law. Two of the bills were defeated,
and it was agreed to report them to
the senate unfavorably Monday.
Senator Stones bill providing for
the issuance of transportation, to pub
fishers of newspapers in payment for
advertising, went quickly by the board.
Senate Has n Defender.
The session of the house of repre-
sentatives yesterday was devoted al
most entirely to the consideration OF
the omnibus war claims bill which
was passed after considerable discus
sion. 1t carries a total appropriation
of S315,000. A ripple of excitement
was caused by Mr.. Macon of Arkan-
sas, who i'll the course of the debate
defended the senate against what he
said were aspersions cast upon that
body by Mr.. Payne of New York, when
he predicted that the senate would
load the bill down with n number oi
unmeritorious claims.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
YESTERDAY IN CONGRESS

Washington, Feb. S.-Following are
in brief, the proceedings of the two
houses of congress yesterday as taken
from the official records:
SENATE-The senate was not in ses-
sion.
HOUSE - The session of the house
was devoted almost entirely to consid-
Grafton of the omnibus war claims bill,
which was passed after considerable
discussion. IT carries total appropri-
alton of $S15.000. Mr.. Macon of Arkan-
sas in the course f the debate defend
ed the senate against what he said
We're aspersions cast upon that body
by Mr.. Payne of New York. when he
predicted that the senate would load the
bill down with a number of unmeri-
torious claims. A number of private
claims bills also were passed. and the
house at 4:43 p. m. adjourned until
Monday.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
New York Banker and
Promoter Makes Stay
Abroad Short.
HOME ON NEXT SHIP
Grants Interview in Which He
Expresses Surprise Over
Developments.

Liverpool, Feb. S.-Charles w. Morse
will leave here this afternoon for New
York on the steamer Etruria. This
complete change of Morse's plans was
caused by the receipt of a cablegram
from New York.
Found Playing Cards.
Queenstown. Feb. S.-A correspon-
dent of the Associated Press last night
boarded the Cunard line steamer Cam
pania and found Charles w. Morse of
New York, the missing banker, in the
smoking room, enjoying a game of
cards. Without a moments hesitation
Mr.. Morse granted an interview to the
correspondent.
He was shown extracts from Lon
don papers referring TO him as hav-
ing fled from his creditors, etc. Mr..
Morse said there was absolutely moth
ing in these reports saying they were
New York sensationals." He added
that he had sent cable dispatches to
New York concerning his position and
that he would rectify matters when
he returned there. He was travelling
partly on business and partly for
pleasure for a week or 10 days.
Declined 10 Give Plans.
Asked where he purposed going
after he landed at Liverpool, Mr..
Morse courteously begged to be eX-
cused from replying.
you can. he said, 'say with GER
tainty that my stay will not exceed
10 days on this side and that then |
will return TO New York"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
NOVEL SCHEME DEVISED TO DODGE
PROHIBITION DROUTH IN THE SOUTH

Chattanooga, Tenn, Feb. S.-A char
ter for the Peoples Cooperative club
las been taken out here with capital
stock of 100000, which will work as
follows:
Mr.. A., living in Macon, Ga, in "dry
.erritory," buys So worth of stock from
solicitor of the club Title to the
certificate is held subject to pledge
70 the club as security for any indebt-
adness due to the club by the member.
rhe stock cannot be sold except upon
approval by the club.
A, by virtue of his stock, is extend
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
PEORIA M. W. A. WANT BRYAN
Therefore Those Raising Funds for
Head Camp Are Divided.

The central committee of Peoria
Woodmen which is arranging for the
June head camp of the society in that
city seems to be split up over a plan
advocated by some to bring William
Jennings Bryan to the Still city to de-
liver a nonpartisan address for the
benefit of the entertainment fund.
There is no difference of opinion on
the score of Bryan's being a strong
drawing card but some of the mem
bers fear the political effect, and there
the matter rests.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
PORTUGUESE REGARD THE
BURIAL OF KING AS FETE
HIS H|GHNESS, NAWAB
SULTAN Of MULK BDR,
COMING To AMERICA

San Francisco, Cal, Feb. S.-Collec-
tor Stratton received a communica-
ton from Ambassador O'Brien at Yo-
kohama yesterday to the effect that
his highness, Nawab. sultan of Mulk
Bdr and suite, had left Yokohama on
the liner Korea Jan. 80 and would
reach San Francisco Feb. IA. He re-
quested the collector to extend TO the
visitors the courtesies which are Gus
tomary to a titled parsonage.
Nawab is one of the most influential
potentates of India. He is en- route
to Europe.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1908-02-08
NOVELTY WORKS
IS CAUGHT SHORT
Hardware and Woodenware Manufao-
turing Company Operates 16 Plants
in Different States.

New York, Feb. S.-The appoint
ment of Nicholas H. Colwell as re-
ceiver for the Hardware & Wooden
ware Manufacturing company, which
owns and operates 16 hardware and
toy manufacturing plants in Connecti-
cut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts.
New Hampshire, Vermont. Pennsyl-
vania, Michigan, Ohio and Missouri,
was announced today. The company
took over the property and business
of the National Novelty corporation
last year and is capitalized at S3,-
100000. Counsel for receiver said its
assets are $3,5OO,O00 and liabilities
SLIGO. 900.