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The newspaper., 1908-08-21
KANSAS has just had her first ex-

KANSAS has just had her first ex-
perience with the primary cleo
ton and we have it from Kansans
who stand for a square deal for
for the people. that it has come
to stay. If there ever was state
aside from Colorado that was
trust ridden and machine ruled,
it was Kansas and we rejoice with
her that she has broken the fetters
that have SO ruthlessly bound her.
We look to the former fourth as
sistant postmaster-general. Joseph
L. Bristow. the man who exposed
SO much fraud in the Cuban pos
tai system, to see that the pco-
pie of this great country get a
square deal in the United States
senate and to Walter Roscoe
Stubbs, the nominee for governor,
for a state administration to which
the citizens of the sunflower state
will point with pride and be a
worthy example for the centennial
and other western states who are
now writhIng in the tolls of cor
poration and political machine
rule. Give the people of Colo
RADIO a chance and their voice will
be no less certain than that of the
people of Kansas. where the
spirit of John Brown goes march
ing on,
The newspaper., 1908-08-21

GANG methods in either party
will fare badly with the people
this fall. They demand clean
political methods. They have a
very definite idea of what they
want and party lines will not keep
them from trying to get it. Ma
chine politicians may as we'll keep
in mind the fact that an aroused
public sentiment exists which
must be reckoned with this time.
The newspaper., 1908-08-21
PRESS dispatches afford the re-

publican campaign managers
some valuable statistics. A cloth
ing manufacturer in New England
declares that during the time re-
publicans have been in control
the average waistband measure
ment has increased from thirty
three to thirty-six inches. II also
declares that when Mr. Bryan
made his "cross of gold" speech
the average waist measure OF
western farmers was only forty
inches. but that since then it has
increased to ffty-two inches.
Nothing is said about hatband
measurements. Since western
people do not have their think
tanks under their belts. perhaps
these statistics may not be par
ticularly significant politically.
The newspaper., 1908-08-21
ONE of the pleasantries of Sen

ONE OF the pleasantries OF Sen
ator De Longs speech here was
the statement that the people
were fully aware that Mr.. Gug-
genheim expected the votes of
representatives elect. because the
democratic press assested it con-
tinuously during the campaign
two years ago. AS everybody
knows. the democratic press did
warn the people continuously
during that campaign that Gug-
genheim had bought and paid for
a seat in the senate and that re.
publican leaders had contracted
to deliver it, but the republican
press and speakers Indignantly
denied It. The result shows
which was telling the truth. but
we hardly expected Senator De
Long to become facetious over
the matter.
The newspaper., 1908-08-21

The organist was absent from
prayer meeting, and after some
delay a kind sister voluntarily
raised the tune of the hymn
"Labsn." pitching her voice so
high she could not reach the top.
My soul. be on thy guard. Ten
thous-." she schreeched. Three
times she struggled to reach the
point. only to come to a stand
still at "Ten Thous-," when an
old deacon arose and shouted:
"Sister, suppose you try it at five
thousand and see if we can't get
there
The newspaper., 1908-08-21
DEMOCRATIC TICKET.

Don't forget that republicans
are now promising to do things
which they have had the power
to do for twelve years past, but
have not done. Promises are poor
substitutes for performance.
The newspaper., 1908-08-21

Now that the tripping up the
back" which was billed for last
Thursday has occurred. do you
notice any wide rents in Mr.. Vim
cents garmentsf
The newspaper., 1908-08-21

DURING the civil war from 1852
to 1855 the nation spent $33, ,987.- :
440 less than it has under Roose-
welt during the years 1908 to 1908.
II appears that war is cheaper
than peace under republican rule.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MCCALL SHOOTS SELF
RELIEVED HIS DEATH WAS DUE TO
 AN ACCIDENT.
Body of Prominent Young Maa of BrewtOn Found in Bed Room With Discharged Army
 Rife Nearby.

Brewton. April 4-(Specisl.)-A feel ing of sadness pervaded Brewton this morning when 1t was reported that John Massey Mccall, son of Mir. and Mrs T. Nj. Mccall. was dead.
 About g o'clock last night he parted with a friend and went to his home on Parker Avenue. A short time after his arrival inmates of the house heard a loud report as of door slamming and thinking such was the case thought no more of it. At o'cslock Mrs. Mccall had occasion to be up and seeing a light In her sons room Investigated, and to her horror found him lying in a pool of his own blood dead, with an army rife lying near him. The bullet from the rifle had entered under the chin. coming out at the top of the head and death was no doubt instantaneous.
 MT. Mccall was a member of the Brewton Rifles. and it is thought that after returning to his room he had de- cided to clean his gun, and by some unaccountable way it was discharged.
 He was about g years old and a ra- tive of Brewton. He leaves his father and mother and a large number of other relatives being connected with some of the most prominent families of the town. The funeral will take place from the family residence to- morrow at 9:3O o'clock, interment be- ing made in the family burying ground in Fort Crawford Cemetery in East Brewton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
IS HELD FOR ARSON MOBILE MAN ACCUSED OF FIRING TWO HOUSES.
 - Noah Battiste is Charged by His kins- men With Setting Fire to Buildings and is
 in Jail,

Mobile, April 4.-(Special.)-Charged with setting fire to two cottages on New Cont Street and Lafayette Street at an early hour this morning, which were totally destroyed, Noah Battiste, a Creole. Is locked up at police head quarters pending an investigation.
 The fire department responded to an alarm from box 312 at shortly after 1 o'clock this morning but the fire had gained such headway that their efforts were in vain. the houses burning to the ground.
 The negroes occupying the two houses stated that Battiste had had 8 TO wwith his kins people and wanted them to move out of the house which they refused to do. On these and oth- ,er statements that the negro occupants made in regard to the burning of the houses, Noah Battiste was. this morn- ing. located.
 He says, the houses will revert to him when case in the courts Is now set tied and stated that he knew. nothing of the originaton of the fire which caused their destruction.
 He will be held until the witnesses are brought into court and reiterate the evidence they gave against him at the time the homes were consumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WILL BUILD ROAD
PROMOTERS OF RAIL LINE ARE IN
 PENSACOLA.
Messrs. Dumont and Fuqua Ask Apr Concessions From the City
 C0unciI--PrOaecting Route
 tO AmdaluBfa.

Pensacola. Fla. April 4.-(Special.)-- P. D. Dumont and B. F. Fuqua, of New York, promoters of the Pensacola, Alabama and Western and Pensacola and Northeastern Railroads, arrived here this afternoon and appeared be- fore the city council in an effort to get a renewal of the franchise grant ed to these roads, and which were re- gently forfeited.
 They claim they have prospective purchasers for nearly three millionss of the bonds necessary to build the road to Andalusia, Ala, and desire to get renewal so this deal can be carried through when the prospective purchasers arrive from Europe within the course of the next few weeks.
 They also asked that the $15,000 forfeit be not acted upon by the city.
 The council agreed to give the fran chise. but could not refund the money. as it had already been declared for feited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
4 FEELING OF SECURITY.

You naturally feel secure when you know that the medicine you are about to take fs absolutely pure and contains no harmful or habit producing drugs
 Such . medicine is pr. Kilmers Swamp Root. the great Kidney, Liver mad Bladder Remedy.
 The same standard of puriey. strength and exceIlence is maintained in every bottle of Swamp Root.
 Swamp Root is scientifically com pounded from vegetable herbs.
 It Is not a stimulant and is taken :n teaspoonfuI doses.
 It is not renommsnded for every thing.
 It is natures great helper in re- lievins and curing kidney. liver and bladder troubles.
 A sworn statement of purity is with every bottle of Dr. Kiimer's Swamp Root.
 sample Bottle Free by Mall.
 Send to pr. Kilmer & Co.,. Bing- hamton. N. r.. for a sample bottle. free by mail--:t will convince anyone. You will also receive a booklet of valuable information. telling all about the kid neys. Wren writing be sure and men ton The Montgomery Sunday Adver- tiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
ELEVEN ARE ARRESTED. White Men and Negroes Fined for SelI-
 iux ViOuor.

Headland, April 4.-(SpecisI IA raid was made yesterday on the blind tigers" by Marshal I, R. Davis, and six negroes and five white men were ar- raigned before Mayor !. l.. Kelly. charged with retailing liquor without license.
 The negroes are Willis LaSears. who pleaded guilty; Will Curley. pleaded guilty and both fined $50; Dick Knight, was tried and found guilty and fined $50 and costs; Roland Christian pleaded guilty to fine of $50 and costs Henry Leonard's case was continued to April 20.
 The white men are: Leeman Hodges. trial postponed: W. B. PoseY, trial postponed; J. T. Dunaway. tried and found guilty and fined $75 and costs; J. G. Wilk, tried and found and found guilty and fined $50 and cost; Hilson Douglas. trial postponed.
 Mrs. L. J Thompson. who has been detained by serious illness at Ariton for the past several weeks. returned home here yesterday, where she joined her husband. who is principal of the Headland graded school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
SCOTT LOSES HOLD
BOLTS REPUDLTCAN CONVENTION
 AT BAY MTNETTE.
Delegates Ordered te Leave Hall Be- cause Negroes Were Present and as Usual There Were
 Two Meffnga.

Bay Minette, April 4.--(special)- Referee Charles H. Scott. of Montgom- cry, and a few followers tried to stampede the Republican district con- vention of the Second District here this morning. refusing to let motions be made.
 The twenty-five delegates. a large majority of those present, withdrew and organized. endorsing Taft and Roosevelt. Scott being overwhelmingly defeated.
 i In his meeting Scott had himseir elected delegate with John M. Green. who refused to have negroes in the convention.
 The regular session elected J. P. Dimmick, postmaster of Montgomery, and I. F. Watkins, a Montgomery negro. delegates.
 Scott refused to say whether he Is for Taft or not. The secretary. Henry F. Irwin, of Montgomery left Scott and went with the regulars and was elect ed permanent chairman of the conven- ton.
 Chairman J. o. Thompson of the State Committee was present and Scott tried to compromise but was refused, it being claimed that he had made him. self too arbitrary. few members stayed with Scott to see the proceed ings of his meeting through, coming into the regular convention later.
 After the Scott members adjourned and failing in no other way to stam- pede. they secured the services or George W. Byrnes. a trustee of the school. who accompanied by the sons of John NJ. Green and Arthur Cooper, demanded that the regular convention leave the building which was done and the meeting was finished on the out side. The regulars then adjourned after electing a new committee.
 The delegates who were made to leave the building were ordered out because there were negroes In the hall with them. Strange to say, in the crowd which ordered the delegates out, were two sons of John M. Green. Northern man and an ex-Union soldier, who himself was chosen delegate m the bolters convention and had invited the convention to Bay Minette.
 One of the Green boys is rural route carrier.
 The Montgomery delegation excep. Charles H., and T. J. Scott voted solidly with the regulars.
 John W. Barnes. of Covington coun- ty. who was elected alternate dele gate to the national convention am nounced that he would not accept ana joined the regulars
 The delegates left Bay Minette on afternoon trains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
SOCIETY IN GREENvILLE.
Willing Workers Celebrate Their Thir-
 ty-Sixth Anniversary.

creenville. April 4.--(Special.)-Th Willing Workers having reached their thirty-sixth anniversary, celebrated the event at the pastorluu1.
 Mrs. H. z. Wilkinson. whose mother was the first President. was asked to preside.
 only one charter member was pres ent. Mrs. Jefferson Beeland. The only other original member residing here Is Mrs. Kate Satterwhite.
 : For seventeen years Mrs. Beeland has been the beloved presiding ofhcer of the society, and as the honoree of the occasion she was presented cluster of thlrty-slx fine carnations.
 To Mrs J B. Little. who has been the efficient Secretary for a number of years. thirty-six superb pink roses were given, the day marking her thir- ty-sixth birthday.
 Each membe: of the Society gave as A contribution to the organ fund thir- ty-six bright pennies
 The afternoon was one of the most delightful of the many pleasant affairs given by the untirlng Willing Work CTS
 The second event in church circles was a violet tea. given at the home of Mrs. J B. Little for the benefit of the organ fund. A program of music was furnish ed by Miss Katie McMullan, Miss Lola May Traweek. Miss Myrtle Huff. Mrs. Lee and Mrs. Mack Hawkins. The decorations were in violets. and bot tie of violet extract was awarded Mrs. Robert Haygood as the lady wearing the largest number of the same fiow- CTS. A salad course and iced tea was served
 Mrs. r. C. Winkler and Miss Wink Ter of Milwaukee. Wis. are guests of Mir. A. G. Winkler and family.
 Mrs. Flora Buell. will return to Bir- mingham this afternoon after visit to her niece Mrs. Rora Royal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
NrCROEs BOUND OVER.
MohiIe Blacks Who Engaged In AZ
 Affray.

Mobile. April 4.-tSpecial.l--ihe cases of Bonnie Howard and George I,aurendine, negroes, charged with as sault with intent to rfsurder, and as sault with a pistol. respectively, were tried in the recorders court this morn ing and resulted in these two being bound over to a higher court as well as Charles Laurendine. the negro who was shot by Howard.
 The shooting occurred at Barrett Bros. store in the south part of town some weeks ago. and the testimony introduced this morning showed that Charles Laurendine hit Howard with q billiard cue, and Howard shot him In the stomach. George Laurendine. a brother of Charles Laurendlne. when he saw Howard shoot his brother, pulled a pistol and shot at Howard, failing to hit him.
 The judge sent Howard to the City Court in a $500 bond on assault with intent to murder charge: George Lau- rendine to the same court on charge of assault with a pistol, in bond of $20O: Charles Laurendine to the Inte- rior Court on 8 charge of assault with a billiard cue in the bond of s15o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
GOVERNOR IN MOBILE.
Goes In Special Car From Gulf City
 10 Atm0re,

Mobile, April 4.-(speciaL) )-Mobile had two distinguished visitors last night, one of them Governor Conner. who stopped over here for several hours. and the other Mrs. Roosevelt. who passed through Mobile at an early hour this morning over the Louisville and Nashville for Washington coming from New Orleans
 Governor Conner. after his reception by the Atmora delegation at the Caw- thon, spent the night on board his coach at the Louisville and Nashville depot. and his coach vRs hooked on to the train leaving for the north out of here at 12:3o.
 Mrs. Roosevelt's coach was attached to the northbound through sleeping train of the Louisville and Nashville leaving here at 1:30 o'clock. The Gov ernor and his party stopped over at Atmore today to inspect the site for the high school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
Defective Cement Floor.

Defective cement work in the new city hall building which has just been completed at a cost of $50, 900 has been discovered. and Is being investigated by the mayor who will call the council together.
 The cement floor is cracking and giving way. and this discovery caused the mayor to call upon the contractors. The latter state they will do the work over again. but not according to any formulate of making cement by the architects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
BODY IS IDENTIFIED.
Man Who Was Found Murdered Was
 Lee Stevenson

Columbus. Miss. April 4-(Special.) The murdered man. whose body was found on the right of way of the Southern Railway, at Corinth Friday morning. has been identified as Lee Stevenson. who formerly worked in the Tombigbee cotton mills in this city, and who some time ago went to Beem is. Tenn. where he was similarly em- ployed.
 About ten days ago. Stevenson wrote to his wife. who Is living here with her father. that the mlll at Beemis was reducing its force on account of hard times. and he intended to go to Hum boldt to secure work. As Corlnth is some distance south of Humboldt. 1t Is supposed that he changed his mind and decided to return home. having been en route to Columbus when he lost his life.
 The body was brought here for in- torment, the funeral having occurred this afternoon. Stevenson was 26 years old, and leaves a widow and two chill dren,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
DesirouS of Curing the
 Drink Habit

We are honestly desirous of curing all who are addicted to drink and if you are interested in any one needing Orrine we invite you to write us. Our correspondence is confidential and our replies are sent in plain sealed envel- opes Orrine No. 1 is the secret treat ment and No. for those who wish the voluntary treatment $1 per box. The Orrine Company Washington, D.
 C. The leading druggists endorse Orr inc. Sold by p. c. Fowler. Cawthon- Coleman, Selma. (66)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

Port Eads. April 4.-Arrived: Steam CTS Karen (Nor). Pedersen. Port Li- mon.
 Sailed: Steamers Eriphia (Ger), Bell man. Copenhagen and Aarhuus via Nor folk: Creole (Amn.), Jacobs. New York John Wilson (Nor). Hansen, Ceiba Marietta di Giorgio (Nor.l. Johnsen, Cefba: Morgan (Amn1, Thompson. Port Tampa; Harry T. Inge (Nor.). Seeberg, Colon.
 New Orleans. April 4.-Cieared: Steamers Arkadla (AmnD, Grifnths, Porto Rico. Excelsior (Amn), Birney, Havana City of Mexico (Nor). Ravn. Vera Cruz and Tampico; Oracabessa CRr.l. Larsen. Bocas del Toro via Co., lon: Good Hope (Br.), Harding, Ant werp via Norfolk; Morgan CAmno, , Thompson. Port Tampa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MONDAY SPECIALS.

"A h sack Fancy Patent Flour. 7oc 1s m. sack Fancy Patent Fieur. .ef'40 1-: Dbl. Fancy Patent Flour. sz.sv BbI Fancy Patent Flour ....:.... sS'oO 2.Ooo lbs. Fancy Sugar Cured Ham,
 Pound ............ = 4 cara Hand Packed Tomatoes 2Sc a cans Fancy Corn ...........'.'.' %Oe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
chnrler Breaka Down.

NJ. B. Charles, the Mississippi bank CT. who is held in jail here with a sentence of thirty months in the pen itentiary hanging over him. broke down in jail today and wept like a child. He said afterwards that he would put up a cash bond of $2.500 Tuesday and secure his release pend ing an appeal to the Supreme Court.
 There are still two other charges against Charles. whose home is in Grenada, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile. April 4.-Arrived: Steamers YaIa (BrD, Payne. Tuscacas; Doris c. Pickup (Brl Bodden. Havana.
 Cleared: Schooner M A. Achorn (AmnD, Bodden, Isabela de Sagua: steamer Portonia (Ger.). Miedsen. Gulf port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
l. wilIie Raneid during

guest of Mrs. willie Raneid during the next week.
 Mir. Rittenhouse Moore has gone to viorida and will be absent several weeks. going on to Washington before returning home.
 Misses Helen and Gertrude smith have returned from trip to Birmins- ham.
 Miss lone Williamson is here as the guest of MT. and Mrs Walter Will Hanson for an extended visit
 Mrs. John B. Waterman will leave on Monday for Richmond to attend a convention relative to boys clubs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

Excursion to Havana. Take the Fa- ma NaciOnaI Limited, 5e. round trip. Ask the mau. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
rrocx ar0CERY COMPANY

ssrhe Pure Food Steres," p.rvx st. 706 Highland Ave. Chisholm. on Pickett Springs Road. Phones 44-f006. FhoAe i'@'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

Mir. and Mrs. Joel Thornton left on Friday for Greenville. Miss. where they will make their future home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
NerDs of Mobile Society

who gave a delightful and entertaining talk on ante-bellum days.
 There were . number of guests pres ent, among them being Miss Ricketts of Mt. Pleasant. Tenn. Mrs. Milton Hickox of Dallas. Tex, Mrs. Louise Ripley, Misses Lily and Corinne Le Baron. Mrs Brawiey of Meadville. Pa. Mrs. Tolman of Boston. Mrs. Wageron If Nashville. Tenn. Mrs. Julian Barter. Miss Lucy Brown, Miss Acline Jones. Mrs. Clay Clopton and Mrs. Dan Huger.
 Mrs. Goodman Entertains.
 On Thursday afternoon Mrs. Duke Goodman entertained very delightfully."- but informally for number of her friends. Three tables of players en- Joyed the charms of bridge and the pleasant. afternoon spent with this att tractive hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
A Season of Pink

Never has. there beeo such a rage for pink, and 1t will continue through the spring for clothes hats and decora- tions. In flowers, the rose Is altogeth- CT la mode. and a Northern florist has grown a new one in pink called the Paradise rose.
 It is potted plant and covered with luxurious clusters of pink and white shaded roses. Even blooms of every kind for Easter are to have pink tinge. The Japanese rose lily in pink and white will be seen In profusion and also a deep pink calla lily. Of course the French lilac and Bermuda lily will still hold their spotless white coloring. but these other flowers are being brought out in large quantities for the extra pink Easter season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

hereby announce myself as a candidate Ss,r rt-eIection as County Superintendent of Education. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

In buying Fertilizers. what more do you want than right prices and quail ity. We give you both. Marks & Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

Judge William H. Taylor from Un- iontown will arrive today for a visit to Mrs. Charles Shawhan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont gomery County. subject to the action of
 DAVID FLEMING
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

County Superintendent of Education. sub feet to the action of the Democratic par fy% D. W. HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FOn CORONER.

r hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mar ". H. TrCD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE. BEAT 8. am a candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three subject to the primary of the Democratic party
 MICHEL H. scREwa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

hereby announce myself candidate for Member Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 VIM. B. JONES'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

I hereby announce myself a candidate for
 ] County treasurer. subject to the action of <, the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

FOR sUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION [ hereby announce myself candidate for County Superintendent of Education. sub
 feet to the action of the Dainocratic pri- mary. 6. M MITCHELL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
The Shakespeare Club.

The meeting of the Shakespeare Cluo thls morning at the residence of Mrs. C. J. Torrey represented a gath erlng of culture and intellect, Mrs. Elliott Johnstone. presided and the fol- lowing questions taken from the sec ond act of Measure for Measure were under dlscussion:.
 ]. Is the ground Angelo took too high Tor human agency to stand upon.
 2. Why does Angelo . reconsider Claudio's case? tation comes?
 |. Why could not Isabella denounce him for what he was worth2