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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
OFFICIALS IN coNEcUH.
Result Of Election For The County
 OHace@.

Ne@0W UK EFecfIOm For The COunty
 Oflcea.
 Evergreen, May 25.--(Special. )--The following is the of1cial vote for county officers in the primary held last Monday:
 For Tax Assessor: s. P. Dunn, s3s A. F. Davis, 2sl.
 For Tax Collector: c. R. Boulware PSI; W. 6. Oliver, 451;T. NJ. Salter AIS.
 For County Treasurer: D. H. Lee, 462; M. B. Salter. 636.
 For Superintendent of Education: G. M. Harper SIS; S. A. Lowrey, 466. The following County Commissioners were elected: W. M. Newton, of Belle ville John A. Feagin, of Brooklyn T. W. Hart. of Repton, and J. T. Hudson, of Herbert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
wOODMEN TO MEET.
Finance Committee to Hold Session in
 HirmfuRham

Mobile. May 25.-(Special)-A gem eral meeting of the Finance Committee of the woodmen of the World of Ala 5ama, will be held in Birming gha1n. June g.
 Supreme Protector l.. B. Lockard and Supreme Secretary George D. Tate of Indianapolis, will attend, and Mo- bile will be represented by D. W. Me- Gaughey. Thad Partridge. ST., J. H. Locke and F. L. Cahall.
 The propagation of the principles of the order and means thereof will he the chief subject for consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
WORK ron SCHOOLS.

Campaign in Mobile for the Proposed
 Tax Levy.
 Mobile. May 25--(Special. )--Tf the proposition to levy a special tax for the support of the schools of Mobile County is defeated 1t will not be the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
 RAILWAY.

Arrival and departure OG trains Union Pas eangor Station. Aontgomery, Ala Chr. Eont Schedules corrected to data
 DEPART. For Union Springs. Troy. Andalusla. Eufaula, Ozark Amertcuh Alba ny. CoIumbuA Macon. Savannah and Augusta .. .. =. :. :. I:GSpr- Hufaula. Fort Gaines. Dawson. AmeEtcuA Albany CorbuS Macon s:ioap
 ARRIVE. From Savannah. Augusta Macon ColumbuR Albany. AmericuA ozark. Eufaula. AndeluBia- Troy, and Union Springs .. ....iloAD From Macon. CoIumbuN Albany Americus. Dawson. Ft Gaines. Eu- faula Andalusia- Troy. Union SDgs T;bBpm
 ALL TRAINS DAILT. For further information write or apply to R. c Brookes c A.. 103 Montgomery S1i 6 2, BnrEAtG D. T. A.. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

A man may overtake a lot of people on the road to ruin. but he never meets anyone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

This past Sunday saw the last edition of the Chat" page of The Mobile Her ald. for the present. as the clever ed- itor. Miss Amanda Moore. is busy plan ming for a summer abroad and will soon start on her joub'ney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
U. ID. c. Celebration.

me Mobile Chapter, U. D. C., VIII observe Jefferson Davis's birthday on June 3 and have secured as orator or the day, MT. T. c. De Leon. a man who lived in the home of Jefferson Davis during the time of the Confed- eracy and who will be well able to give a true and interesting account of this great mans life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
e,e CA CERTAIN SAFE TREATMENT

only safe and reliable for Contagious Blood Poison entirely healing cleansing and bar addition curing this vile disorder up of the system Mercury and potash cannot the trouble; they can only system awhile of usually, than before and the damaged his health with these strong minerals which disease the lining the stomach affect the bowels produce chronic dyspepsia and often set up Merura will not do to ae with dis progressing toward stage and will treatment blood poison in the right circulation particle of from the is gentle and its action warrant the statement that S desired free to all who w
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.,, ATLANTA, GA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Urmirson whirt Club.

Mobile. May 25.-(Special. )-hlss Mabel HeustiB was the attractive hos tess for the Hamilton Whist Club to- day and the substitutes were Mrs Waiter Heron, Mrs. Joseph Hodgson and Mrs Charles Taylor. The prizes were packs of cards and were eagerly played for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

On Saturday afternoon the class of 1908, Spring Hill College, enjoyed a luncheon and informal reception in the Colonial room of the Cawthon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
SEABOARD
 A1A Ix1UR RAILWAY
Mofice O, Final Settlement

State of Alabama. Montgomery County.
 Probate Court, May 11th, 1908. Notice Is hereby given that George Stuart administrator. of the estate of Gus Verbeck. deceased this day filed his account, vouch- CTS and statement for a final settlement of his administration of said estate and that the srd day of June 1908. has been ap- pointed for said settlement
 J. B. GASTON. -tueS--3t Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Mir. and Mrs. St. John Wilson are now in Colorado Springs at the "Antlers. and will later so to Denver for the Horse Show.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Special Train Tuskegee, Thursday, May 2S, 1908.

A..o,,,t of the annual Commencement ex- ercisss of the Tuskegee Normal and Indus trial Institute. I.. F-ienda trains leave Union Station prompt iy at 1880. returning. leave Tuskegee o'clock; one and one-thtrd fare, plus xoc Tar the round trip For further Information Anpiy to V. H. TULANE.
 Frt.sun-Tnon -tues-wed Phone 6S5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
xo,.. o, Interesting Women.

A new Colonial organization of wo- men, cooperating with the National Civic Federation for the betterment of the social and industrial conditions of the working classes. numbers among it's active and earnest workers such women as Mrs. Bryce, wife of the British Ambassador; Mrs. Clarence MacKay, Mrs. John R. Mclean. Mrs. Taft. Mrs. straus. Mrs. Nicholas Longworth. of Cincinnati. and a host of other equally notable women from all parts of the country.
 The welfare Work" is another Humanitarian school and at its recent congress Miss Edith Conner, daughter sf Governor Conner. was elected sec retary of this new organization.
 Mrs. Mohamed Ali Bey, the wife of the Turkish Minister to Washington. is one of the most popular ladies of the diplomatic circles and has been exten- sively entertained but only among the women. T never set eyes on any man other than by husband" was the as- toniehfng remark recently made by this charming native of Constantinople.
 Personal Notes.
 Dr. Thomas M. Lanaux, who has been spending a few days here. has returned to his home in New Orleans.
 The many friends of Mir. Telfair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
FOR LOSS or APPETITE

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate
 Its use is especially recommended for restoration of appetite. strength and vital ity. --(aN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Dr. Fl. P. Cole is at present on q triI to British Honduras, but is expected back shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Miss Rosa Lyons. who went to Mis- sissipi City with Miss Minge for short stay. returned home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Miss Ingersoll Minge, who was here
 on a visit to the Minge family has re- | turned to her home in Mississippi City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Neus of Mobile Society

Hodsson are hoping that he will pay as he has been appointed a delegate Convention to be held in Denver in July.
 Mir. and Mrs. Peter vredenburgh. of Springfield, Ill.. but now living at Pine Hill, Ala, were among the visitors who attended the charming dinner dance at the Yacht Club Saturday eveni=.
 Miss Marks. of Montgomery. who will be one of the representatives at the Music Convention here next month, will be the guest of Miss Grace Bes- tor. during her stay here.
 Miss Kate Robinson, of Mobile. is visiting Mrs. c. A. Lacy in Demopolts Miss Etta Magess Is visiting rela- tives and friends. pr. W. R. kell ana family, in Scranton. Miss.
 Mrs. Frank Spencer. who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs Walter Love. and the recipient of much social attention during her visit in Laurel. Miss. has returned home. Miss Ingersoll Minge. who was here on a visit to the Minge family, has re- | turned to her home in Mississippi City Miss Rosa Lyons. who went to Ms sissipi City with Miss Mlnge for short stay. returned home today.
 Mir. and Mrs. St. John Wilson are now
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Miss Kate Robinson, of Mobile. is visiting Mrs. c. A. Lacy in Demopolts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Miss Etta Magess Is visiting rela- lives and friends. pr. w R. Ken and family, in Scranton. Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
PernnnaI Nnteu
NEWS or eRErNvILLE.

The many friends of Mir. Tslfair
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
One Of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day is vast
fund Of information Us to the best methods
OF promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products Of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of tho
Well-Iniormed Of the World not of indi.
viduals only, but Of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One Of tho products Of that class, of
known component parts. an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and COM
mended by the Well-Iniormed Of tho
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the wcll-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co..
only. and for sale by Ill leading druggists.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
MISSOURI NEWS
LARGE ATTENDANCE WANTED.
MiGsogri Prese Association to Meet at
Excelsior Springs May 1929.

NeNlco-Prnsident Omar u. Gray Of
Sturgeon and Secretary r NJ. White
OF Mexico are making Il strenuous e.
fort to have the meeting Of the Mis-,
souri, Press association. 10 be ucld At
Excelsior Springs. Mo. May q TO -.
inclusive largely attended. The pro.
gram Is in the hands Of Mr. GRAY. who
is arrang!ng for a number Of notable
speakers. Among the new features
viii be an exhibition Of typc.sctting
machine and an automatic printing
press.
Three cash prizes will ho awarded
Tor the best papers written by an ed.
tor OF Missouri newspaper or some
member Of his family on The Real
Mission Of the Country Newspaper"
The Judge Of these papers will be- Hon
Fred Luahmun OF St Louis. Reason
able hotel rates have been secured
ranging from $l50 to s. per day.
These rates include meals
Secretary White wishes every put
Usher in Missouri to become a mem.
Der OF the association. II not already
one. He will send Application blanks
and fun information upon request.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
Cider Not Booze Says Judge.

FIlton-pure.fruit cider, regardless
OF the amount of alcohol It may con
tain, is not an intoxicating liquor
within the meaning of the dramshop
and local option laws OF Missouri Is,
In effect. the decision OF Judge X. S
Ryers Of Usage county. sitting as spe.
clal judge in the Galloway county
circuit court here. The decision was
given in the case of A. y. Brashear
postmaster and merchant at Portland.
who had been convicted in a Justices
court and fined $500 for selling cider.
The case was appealed and tried be
fore Judge Ryers without 4 jury.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
A New Definition.

Senator Harte, who has introduced
at Albany a bill against the sale aud
manufacture Of cigarettes. has many
original views. These he has the tai
ent to express in terse and striking
terms.
Discussing medicine, In which he
places none too great faith. Senator
Harte said neatly at a recent Albany
banquet:
Medicine is the art OF amusing the
patient while nature cures the dis
ease"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
Kansas City Men Indicted.

Kansas City-CharginE them with
using the mails TO defraud in adyer.
Using and selling the stock OF their
company. the federal grand jury here
returned indictments against the fol.
lowing officers and representatives Of
the Interstate Fiscal Agency Co: ].
C. Wilson, \. r. BROKER. II. J. Eagen
and II II. Ready. The Indictment al.
lcGes that an unlawful plan was de.
yised to unload about 100000 worth
of stocks Of tho company on the small.
or banks of Kansas, Nebraska and
Oklahoma, The Interstate Fiscal
Agency Co, was placed In the hands
of a receiver in November. 1907.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
]. {. Brady Indicted.

Kansas CITY. T.. Brady, former
president of the Merchants Reiriger-
ator Co. of Kansas City, which failed
several months ago. was Indicted by
the federal grand jury here. The in.
dictmcnts contain three counts. ell
charging use Of the malls to defraud
in connection with the issuance OF
warehouse receipts on products that
II Is asserted were not in the com
pany's warehouse. as represented.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
You Would Not Accept Counterfeit
Money, Why Accept Counterfeit
Goods2

Good money Is made by the Govern.
ment in which you have implicit faith
and confidence. Good goods are made
by manufacturers who are willing 20
stake their regulations on the quality
OF the material offered to you through
the medium OF their advertisements in
this paper Counterfeit goods are not
advertised. The reason for It is they
Will not bear the close scrutiny to
which genuine advertised goods are
subjected. Counterfeit money pays
more profit TO the counterfeiter Coun.
terfeit goods are offered to you for tho
same reason.
Insist on the Genuine-Reject the
Counterfeit
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
When Times Flight is Marked.

zone of the difficult things to real
dze," said the miS&-:.aged man, lis
that certain people have grown up.
They are the people you used to know
as children. whom you have not
seen for a number of years, and who
then come again into your life. had
a case of just this sort the other day.
and haven't yet overcome the un.
real feeling 1t gave me.
1.-The person in question was one
'af my boyhood companions In the 1T.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15

tie country town where | was brought
up. hadn't seen him for quarter
of a century, when he walked into my
Office and introduced himself Maybe
wasn't glad to shake his hand
again But 1t all seemed like kind
of masquerade; 1t wasn't ut all the
right thing for him to be so old, and
as for his being a trihe stout and
having beard. why that was simply
ridiculous. or course. he should have
appeared in the somewhat thread.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
HanuInu Scarolds.

With the modern skyscrapng Office
building has come a new form OF
building scaffold Instead OF construct.
ing the scaffold from below which is
impossible In the cases OF buildings
ranging from 10 to so stories high.
platforms are suspended from the
steel Orders above. On these swing.
Ing platforms tho bricklayers work
and the scaffold is raised as the work
progresses
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15

allgators which abound In the River
Guayas and TIA tributaries, lie was
markedly successful. Tho business
was temporarily interrupted in the
early part OF 1905 by the untimely
death of the American. who had start.
ed the fun, but 1t has recently been
resumed. The total value Of the ALI.
gator skins exported during the years
1908. 1901. 1905 and 1906 was $4,000.
Tho skins shipped from Ecuador to
this country last year weighed $1,000
POUNDS. and were valued at s4.s73.--
\. o. Times.DemaxaL
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15

and wilderness TO the inland capital
Of foreign province was at first cy
clusiyely by pack train. When Beck
nell employed wagons on his second
trip great surprise was expressed that
no serious obstacles were encountered
to their progress. That fact shows
how true It Is that the Santa Fe
Trail was a natural highway, At the
beginning of the southwestern trade
little trouble was experienced with In
dians. Not until the Texans and some
irresponsible traders began Indian
batting were the redmen provoked 10
scalp liiting as a measure of retalia-
ton.
Jorrney One Of Hardship.
Nevertheless. the long distance that
had TO be travcrsed over watcrlcss
deserts. the heat OF the trceless plains
and the snldstorms and tempests that
sometimes overlook the caravans
made the Journey. under the most
favorable c!rCum stances, one of din.
Guilty. hardship and encouragement.
When the Indians had been gOaded
into state OF chronic hostility
freighting over the trail became any.
thing but holiday pastime. In later
years. as the traffic grew In volume
and Importance, the dangers and diff
cultlcs were lessened by the establish.
mcnt of military posts at intervals,
but these could not afford perfect Sc
curity. 1t was not until after the In.
dians were corralcd on reservations.
about 1870, that travel became rea.
sonably safe, and even after that oc.
Casional war parties left the rcserva.
tons and returned to their old trade
OF murder and plumber. II was Tho
custom Of traders TO outfit at indie.
pendence, Mo From there the wagons
travelled sinEly TO Council Grove, on
the Cottonwood, where they waited
for others TO form a caravan of suhi.
cient strength to be able to repel any
probable attack. Often 200 men or
more were thus banded together Each
wagon was drawn by eight mules or
horses or by six or eight oxen. the
white canvas covered Cuncstoga
wagons, made in Pittsburg, being EN-
ployed
After the first tentative years Of the
traffic oxen were the preferred
draught animals. For better protec.
ton against the Indians. 1t was Gus.
tomary for four wagons to travel
abreast. In addition to the drivers, a
number Of horsemen always accom-.
panied the trains, their duties being
TO kill buffalo, antelope and other
game to supply fresh meat to the com.
pany, and to keep sharp lookout for
signs of Indians. Before the start was
made captain was chosen, and the
long journey was made under his or.
ders. under something like military
organization. Camping places were
with n view to securing plenty of wa.
ter and good pasturage for the stock.
At night the wagons were arranged In
circular form, to serve as a fort In
case OF attack. Watches and guards
were posted and relieved ut frequent
intervals. Cooks and scouts were EN-.
ployed. and everything possible Was
done to obvate danger and to expedite
the trip. But in spite Of all precau.
lions. attacks =" Indians were com.
mon. and It is sometimes said that
every rod OF the Santa Fe Trail Is
murked " . gave
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
Alljuators In Ecuador.

A new minor industry that Is level.
oping in Ecuador Is the killing anl
sknning of allisators. This Industry
was launched In 1909 by an american.
who went to Guayaquil for the rur.
pose Of hunting down the mvriads ~
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15

As my doctor did not help me began
using Doan's Kidney Pills. In faw
weeks all these symptoms left me.
now weigh 1G3 pounds and feel IN ex.
cellert health"
Sold by all dealers so cents box.
FosterMilburn Co. buffalo. n. Y.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
Beware of Ointments for Catar-h
that Contain Mercury,

a. mercury will surely destroy the scn's o. imsn
and completely dorange the Whole system when
entering Il through the mucous surfaces. sgea
articles should never he used except on pfescfip-
lions from reputable physicians a. the damage they
will do Is ten tod 20 tho good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Hans CdiaTrh cure. manufactured
by f. J. Cheney Co., Toledo, o.. contains no mer-
curry. and 10 taken internally, actlng directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces uf the system. In
buying Hairs CRtArrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. II IL taken Internally and made II Toledo.
Ohlp. ~ 7 J Cheney Co. Testimonials ire.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75e, per bottle
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
The Old Stage Station at Bluewater
(The Original Adobe Structure on the Right


warehouse for a country stOr" After
the discovery of gold in California
the Santa Fc Trail became mere
reach on the longer Journey to the
goldcoast Some travellers followed
the Southern Overland route by way
of III Paso and Yuma. and others took
the shorter but more difficult and dan.
gcrous Central Overland route, past
old Fort Wingate. On the Central
Overland route there are still stand.
ing number of the old rOadhouses.
One OF these is located at Bluewater
n. NJ, few miles west Of the site
Of old Fort Wingate. Two more are
standing within ten miles Of Adamana,
AriZ-One seven miles northeast and
the other about the same distance
northwest. or the natural landmarks
of the Central Overland route Buzzard
Rock, in the great Moiave Desert OF
southern California. near Barstow, Is
deserving OF mention.
Mark Course OF Highway
When the relics OF the trail have
become so few, only third of a cen.
fury after the last Of the great wagon
caravans traycrsed the long streaks
Of white dust outlined in the somber
gray of the plains. 1t is evident that
every trace Of 1t is In danger OF
speedy obliteration. That It may not
fade 70 a mere tradition. the Daugh.
ters OF the American Revolution and
other patriotic organizations and indi.
viduals have taken steps to mark its
course by means of suitable monu
ments and tablets. Wherever 1t Is fol.
lowed or crossed by the Atchison. To
peka & Santa Flo railroad that cor.
poration Is providing suitable mark.
ers; and the state legislatures OF
Kansas and Colorado have granted AZ.
preparations for the same purpose. In
several states contributions have been
received from the children Of the pub.
lie schools and the work Of marking
the trail has now progressed so far
that II Is certain to be carried to
successful end. It Is planned to place
four granite monuments In each cOun.
ty Il traversed. and between these
cement posts will be placed to mark
every mile.
Trade routes Hike trade centers are
determined by nature. rather than by
the arbitrary caprices OF men. The
physical features of country consti.
tute the main factor that controls the
upbuilding Of is great cities and that
decides the direction, character and
destination OF its commerce. 4 littls
knowledge OF geography. therefore.
shows why the Santa Fc Trail played
q part so important In the develop.
ment OF the west and southwest, II
lay along the line OF least resistance
to trade and travel between the region
OF the Great Plains ana the region oi
the Great Central Plateau. To-day 1t
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
]. w. Zevely to Be Married.

Mexico--Col and Mrs. Green Clay
Of this city announce the engagement
of their daughter JAMIE to Mr.. ]. W.
He2ely OF Muskogee. Okla, the we'd
ding to occur Tuesday. June 20.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
Comnensatinn

Mrs, BakeT-My husband costa me q
good deal OF money.
Mrs. Barker-Yes. and he isn't very
good to you, either.
Mrs. Baker, know II, but | got a
dandy lot OF wedding presents with
him
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15
William E. Mckinley Dies.

New Frankin-Willam T. Mckin.
Icy a prominent business man of this
city, died at his home here He was
G3 years old. He was member OF
the Masonic and Odd Fellows frater-
mites. He leaves a wife.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-05-15

bare coat and knee brooches in which
he had always been enshrined in my
memory. have had the hardest sort
of work TO get II into my head that
he Is the fellow with whom played
years ago. And | suppose he has had
the same mental struggle owe: me-