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The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
MEXICAN GuSHER HAS BEEN
BURNING MANY GAYS.
Estimated Daily Loss Is S39,ooo-only
Hope Is That Fire Will Auto
matically Smother Itself
Heat Prevents Approach.
Copyright by Weldon Fawcett.

Mexico City, Mex.-At Dos Bocas a
Eusher of the Pennsylvania Oil Com
pany has been burning now for many
days at an estimated daily loss TO the
company Of 5000.
The flames leap hundreds of feet
into the air, Illuminating a large ex-
panse of territory at night and yelling
the landscape with dense volumes of
smoke by day.
When a well catches because of an
uncontrolled overflow of oil into some
ire or fame, usually the very furnace
Of the boiler which has been used in
boring the well, there are but two al
ternatives left for the owners. One is
10 smother the fire by means of
across the mouth of the well, shutting
of both the air from the outside and
The flow of oil from within.
In this way the fire dies of its own
accord from lack of fuel and the well
is then easily controlled.
Failing in this eXpedient the only
hope is to allow the well to burn, re-
lying upon it to clog itself after a
time. Usually on low pressure gush-
ers the accumulation of SCOT and lamp
black from the burning oil will so clog
the aperture of the we'll in two or
three weeks that the flow of oil is cut
of and the fire is automatically smoth
cred. Oil well fires are never of long
duration.
The product going to waste is so
valuable that expensive measures are
iustifiable to stop the flame-and mon.
ey can accomplish most things.
Preparations are now on foot to
smother the fire of the Pennsylvania
oil well at Dos Bocas. Heavy drags
are being constructed which will be
drawn across the mouth OF the well by
special machinery, and the well will
again become the servant of man. At
present it runs riot and acknowledges
as master no one.
SO intense Is the heat generated by
the thousands of barrels of oil that go
mp I'm smoke every hour that no one
can approach within less than 200
meters of the fire and remain for more
than few minutes at a time. Added
TO this are the fearful fumes and gases
generated by the burning OIL
The new oil well caught fire July
4 from the furnace Of the boiler used
in boring the well. The oil in the well
had been struck some time before,
and while preparations were being
made to break the cap rock and cap
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
Scared to Death bx lluhtnIna.

New York.-A bolt of lightning
frightened William NJ. Sherwood to
death. The victim. II years old, an
old-time section boss on the New York
Central road, lived with his daughter
in the Bronx. He had been suffering
from heart disease and was lying on
sofa when a thunder storm broke.
Lightning struck tree in the yard,
and a binding blush light filed the
whole house. At the crash and the
vivid glare Sherwood sprang from the
sofa and instantly fell back or It dead.
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
Sixth Wife Seeks a DiUorce.

would mean that ! would get into the
grave, and ! don't want to die.
Everything | own is what
have on my person." he continued,
and If ! knew where | had 500 in
this world | would gladly give the
lady half of it,"
After some more sparring with the
attorney he was ordered to pay SIS
temporary alimony and $50 attorneys
fees
The Yale expositor. (Yale, St. Clair County, Mich.) 1894-current, 1908-08-28
Dies as he Attempts 70 Die.

GAINESVILLE, O.-While placing a
moose about his neck for the purpose
OF committing suicide. James Lorey.
mer, a farmer. dropped dead Death
was due to apoplexy brought on by ey-
element. according to the coroner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MT. Business Man

We want 10 do your printing, and if you will mall us copy for a job you want done, allowing us to bid it and furnish proof we will give you free postage paid. 50 ele- gAnt visiting cards. provided your name IS in the commercial directories, for yourself or wife. The Jones Pub. Co.,. Clio. New Brocton and Cotree Springs. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
INTERIOR DECORATIONS.

WALL PAPERS of Quality. new spring line very artistic designs, workmanship the best. moderate prices. stamping. designing.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
TYPEWRITERS.

machines of all makes rented. repaired and exchanged; supplies and accessories. p. L.
 Davant, successor to Terry & DaHant. -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
HARNESS AND SADDLES.

WE Carry a full line of harness and sad
 dles, brides, whips. travelling bags and suit cases. call and see us. B. M- Washourn; 11s Commerce St -Set
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

wANTED-3O.oO 900 telegraphers. on account new law. Draughon's Collage. Montgom- cry, Dexter avenue. opposite the post office. gives written contract to secure position or refund money. Telegraphy Bookkeeping. shorthand. etc. taught Catalogue free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WANTED.

wANTEp-Every smoker who likes a gem uine Havana, to buy one of Hermann Ross. and if it is the best value for the monoy to remember that it Is made in Montgom- cry. orders taken for any quantity; no drumrners or collectors employed. --1 WANTED WORKING job too big or too small for us to handle. Montgomery Roof ing and Cornice Co.,. Nc. Coosa Street.
 --1-su-tf wANTED-You to learn telegraphy un- der pfactical, experienced operator. positions for all competent operators. Call on or address Draughon's Practi. ral Business College. Dexter Avenua Op. F. O.. Montgomery, Ala l-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

MEN-My appliance. patented In this and foreign countries. astonishes the world and dumhfounds all medical science for lost vitality Can carry in vest pocket and lasts for years. No drugs; no fake. Sent on thirty days trial For free information address
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

We have 30 lots at Cloverdale that we will sacrifice if sold at once. We will self them at a price that wifi Ayive You a profit of $200.00 apiece.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WOODENWARE.

FOR Thorough broom satisfaction ask your grocer for our Yellow Label Brooms Price twenty five to fifty cents. Five grades.
 Montgomery Woodenware Co.,, Corner Court and Jefferson Sts -tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

wANTED-six division managers and ad- justors fin Alabama to introduce absolutely the latest creation in Health and Accident Protection. the Progressive Special Policy, paying for all lost time on account of any disability. Accidental death and quaran- tine covered Payable monthly at the low est rates Write for terms to the National Casualty Company. Detroit. Michigan Old Line Stock Company. assets S200.o0o.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
COAL

OUR Acton Helena is tine best coal mined.
 We make no exceptions. It burns freely.
 leaves no clinkers and few ashes Try our high grade red ash nut. Banks Coal Co. Phone Tes -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MULES AND HORSES.

WE HAVE just received two car loads Kentucky and Indiana horses Some ex. tra good ones good supply of mules
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

We. have prairie farm of 46Q acres on the Carter Hili Road that is welf improved arI in a good neighborhood, that we wish to call to the attention of the publie. This place has a good dwelling, two large barns, is entirely fenced, has 50 acres of fine hard wood timber, has 200 acres of rich, black bottom land and IS in a fine state of cultivation. It has plenty of cabins, and we are atsthorizcd to sell it for
 $27.50 per acre, which is, $7.50 an acre less than the place has been previously of tered at. There is absolutely no waste land on the property. It has q larger percentage of good land to the acreage than any farm that we have. ever inspected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
ELECTRIC LAMPS.

ELECTRIC LAMPS made out of your old Kerosene one. Fixtures and all kinds of brass goods rennished West Electric & Mfg Go Phone G26.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
Typewriter Circular Letters.

IMPOSSIBLE to detect them from the &C., new process: names filled in to match; prices on application. Mrs. Thirkield, T1e First National Bank Bldg. Phone s053.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
PRINTING

WANTED-Your printing for dodgers. bills of ladinE, dray tickets. circulars or any thing in printing that is a quantity. We have an automatic press, the only one in the state. Prompt service; telephone us at
 f66 Woodruff Co -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
CAFE.

FOR BEST meal in city. so to New Peo- ple's Cafe 113 Commerce. Phone 972. few doors below Claneey's Hotel Open day and night. Regular meals 26c- --30t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
wANTED-rEMALE HELP.

A&&*&8&&<&& .
 -------------------- woMEN-Bis profits easy work. spare time or steady work. choice of 90 ladies new specialties Particulars and s2 .o0 free of- fer of Fair Mfg. Co. Box so2. Racine. Wis. --4 wANTED-Expsrieneed saleslady, pleasant and agreeable to, the trade. Millinery De- partment. state experience and salary. Refer ence required Address P. o. Box 2es, Troy, Ala. --l wANTED-Five experienced white girls to press ladies' garments. electric irons. call Monday morning before nine at 203 Dexter Montgomery French Dry Cleaning Go. --f LADIES tot Copy letters at home: spare time: good pay; cash weekly; reliable; send stamp Zeck Co. Morristown. N. Y. --i wANTED--Representat married ladies or nurses preferred; excellent proposition, no competition. exclusive territory given. permanent income. Southwestern Speciality Co. oklahoma City, Okla -f wANTED--white girls to do general house. work in private homes; fair wages, moder- ate work. good treatment and good oppor- tunlties. Those who wish a situation and live out of town may write The Salvation Army. Montgomery, Ala Otherwise may call at s17 Whitman St.. or phone 2s2l.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

Afn GGldGI StfCCt we udNC OIlG of the prettiest lots in the whole city, 100 feet front, that if sold on Monday we will sell for $t,000.00 less than its aetual valse. If not sold Monday 1t will not be on the market. On Court street, m one of the best blocks on the street, we are authorized to self home that is complete in every ds- tail of comfort and elegance. We have been made a special price on this property for one week, and arc in a position to, make very liberal terms. We are not at liberty to advertise the numbef of this house. We wouid suggest that if you are in the market for a first class place and could De tempt cd by the reasonahleness of the price of such property, that You sec us in the early part of the week.
 Near the corner of Perry and High streets we have . de- lightfu1 cottage that has ali the modern conveniences. It has three bed rooms. The en- tire place is in first class con- dition. We wifi self this prop- erty for $5,750.00, and viii make liberal terms as to the payments. The lot is worth $3,000.00, and the house !; worth at least $3,500.00.
 -, --N $ On Madison avenue we have , one of the best cottages in Montgomery. The lot is large and the neighbofhood exceptionally good. The house was built of the best materia1 by Huggcr Brothers, and we viii sell the place for $5,250.00, part cash, and the balance at interest. Near the corner of Hall and Scott streets we have an up- to-datc two-stoey dwelling that we will self for g, ,650.00. Up to within few days this s ,pfoperty has been listed with E tss at $3,500.00. This mSsst De spot cash transaction, but if you have not all the cash, we have several people who would De glad to loan $t,500 on the property. As an in- vestrnent, this proposition is hard to beat, as 1t is now pay ing 2 t-2 per cent. interest. The handsome Improvements now being completed on the Capital Block are drawing the attention of great many people to Washington street. In the block adjoining the Capital Square we are au- thorized to self a handsome lot for $2,500.0o.
 You may have been waiting for a centrally located store if so, we offer you an. oppor- tunity of buying one for $2,500.00 less than its mark ct vaiue-the only piece of property that we know of down town offered at any re- duetion.
 We have prairie farm of 46Q acres on the Carter Hili Road that is welf improved arI in a good neighborhood, that we wish to call to the attention
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

DRESSMAKING-First- class work. satisfact lon guaranteed. prices reasonable. Mrs. E. W Pate. 3s South Godthwaite street.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

WANTED-For U. S. ArmS: Able-bodied unmarried men between ages of IS and ss; citizens of United States of good char speak. read and write English. Men now wanted for service in Cuba and Philip pines. Apply to Recruiting Onicer. IS 1-2
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

F. M. KOEIN & SON, Real Estate and Insoranee.
 Stocks and Bonds. 26 I-2 Commerce St.-'Phone 509.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FOUND.

FOUND-A ladies double case gold watch. Was stolen or lost some time ago To t1en- tify same. call at office of Chief of Police.
 FOUND-Took up red milch COW left horn broken off. one ear cut off and other split in two places. Call Jim Coles. Old Coosada Road, 1s mile from Pickett Springs. -lS FOUND-we are the old experienced French Dry Cleaners Do not try beginners with your ladies goods. Skirts, plain or pleat- Cd. TSc. White Cecillian. flannel or pana- ma skirts. French dry cleaned and pressed
 Y5c White kid gloves 25c. Gents suits
 cry cleaned and pressed soc. while you wait We will dye for you. Southern Cleaning and Dye Works. Phone 1905. Over Msyss Bakery --19
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
PERSONAL.

-----~->-------~--- WANTED WORKING job too big or too small for us to handle Montgomery Roof ing and Cornice Co. No. Coosa Street
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FOR RENT-SToREs.

FOR RENT-Perry Street store. will change to suit a good tenant, call and see plans of front. Pierce Bros. ID FOR RENT-store and barber shop. 114 Dexter Avenue, If party will buy lease on barber shop. Inquire of T. c. smith. 121 Dexter Avenue. -l2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

CEMETERY-wait before buying burial lot, preliminaries now on foot for a new cemetery. the location has been secured.
 The grounds very attractive and near in the city, Chandler Douglass. -10-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
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F. M. KOIIN & SON, Real Estate and Insurance.
 Stocks and Bonds. 26 f-2 Commerce St.y Phone 3o9.

On Fielder street we have one of the prettiest lots in the whole city, 100 feet front, that if soid on Monday we will self for $t,000,00 less than its actua1 value. If not sofd Monday t will not be on the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

REACH your customers direct by Uncle
 Sam. Our process of reproducing type writer circular letters ensures their being read. Give us a call Mrs Thirkfield. 723 First National Bank Bldg. -23-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

FOR SALE-32 vacant lots in one plat.
 fronting on Jefferson Davis Ave, houses would sell or rent readily here. lots will be sold very low in price, Chandler Douglass:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

SHORTHAND LESSONS BY MAIL-By expert photographer. Course quickly com
 pleted by our system of instruction. Use your spare time at home to fit yourself for remunerative position. Price and terms on request. Fuller Box 42. Montgomery: Alabama. -2S-su-weo-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
LOST.

~---~-A-~----->--->------- tachAd 10 black ribbon. Initials "B. M, G." suitable reward if returned to 422 s. Court St. or Phone S90. -l6 LOsT-Tuesday. medium size black curly dog. white neck. breast. tip of tail Answers to name Brick" Reward for return to Ie0 Sayre St. Phone 1ls5. -lS LosT-Friday night. between Majestic The atre and post office. ladies gold brooch
 min blue enameled violet design with
 diamond in center Reward for return to 611 So. McDonough. -lS-Zt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

You may have been waiting for a centrally located store if so, we offer you an. oppor- ttinity of buYing one for $2,500.00 less than its mark ct vaiue-the only piece of property that we know of down town offered at any re- duetion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

IF YOU want your front yard laid out or
 improved. your cemetery lot fixed up, or sodded call on me for estimate. fine lot of Alacasta adora roots. at 25. S5. 50 cents each. Joseph Pfingstl. tho Landscaoe Gardener, 1O3 Palmetto St. Highland Park. Phone 469. -25
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

PHOTOGRAPHERS and Typewriters Want sd--There is a steady demand everywhere for stenographers and typewriters. stenog- raphers and typewriters. Stenography Is many times a short cut to high confiden- tial positions We teach stenography and typewriting thoroughly and practically by mall in your spare time and at low cost. Write today for Commercial Circular" l.. c. s., Box 166s S. Scranton. Pa
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

WANTED-Postion by young lady stenog
 rauher several years experience. Can fur nish best of references. Also has knowledge of bookkeeping Willing to start mod crate salary. Address NJ. w. care General Delivery. -o-St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

POSITION wanted by young man. 23 years old have had two years experience in clerical work. at present employed. not afraid of work. Address Box led. -o-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FINANVIAI,,

~-----------------~----- s PER CENT Net. money wanted on gilt ed1e security. that Is city real estate, &1,7O0 viii do Monday Chandler & Douglass -27 IOANs-Made on town. city and country reai estate of value: reasonable interest
 Also buy and sell all kinds of land notes. southern Mortgage Brokerage Co., 6Oe Nor ris Building. New Orleans. La -2T-SOt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
DRINKS.

FOR A DELICIOUS, refreshing drink, try a Champagne or Grape Phosphate. at Hale & Co.'S. They go right to that thirsty
 spot Pure Cocacola our speciality. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

GREENWOOD Cemetery has lots for sale from s375O upward, depending upon loca- ton. It has an exclusive cemetery fran chise. All lots have perpetual care with
 out cost to owners Visit Greenwood and see what 1t 'is. Early purchases get best locations We have Oakwood lots for sale at original cost. Phone 1884. or call at office over Kress Store. --l0-et
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

WANTEp-second hand Columbus buggy care Advertiser y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

WANTED-Position by married man. 2s
 years old, sober and industrious. Experience in bookkeeping. dry goods and groceries. Good reference. Want position where
 work for promotion. Address Y. care Ad- vertiser. -S-0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
MIsCELLANEOUS.

FIRST class Runabout Automobile for sale, cheap or exchange Address F. O. Box 267, Phone 1579. -23
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

VANTED-To buy home on sayre Street, must be a bargain no agent owner can communicate with Investor" Box 432, City. -S-u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
wANTED--AoENTs.

AGENTs--we reveal secret to first sppli- cant from each city or town how you can start new enterprise. Positive monopoly.
 Hulps Cooperative Agency. 2oi Franklin St New York -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

DIsTRIBUTERS--want everywhere s25 $50 made weekly distributing circulars, sam pies overseeing advertising No canvassing.
 Steady. Address Reliable Adv. Bureau, Chi caGo --3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT--New building No. 1is-t31 Coo sa Street In tho heart of wholesale district
 s0x100 it. Two stories and small cellar Electric elevator, 50 1t. platform in rear on double railroad track 'S." 604 Dexter Ave. Phone 1o04. .-l5-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
REAL ESTATE

T1WTS CALLAGHER-Refere First National and Fourth National Banks oi Montgomery. --k.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WANTED-To BUY.

-, WANTED-To buy all your cows. sheep and hogs. whether poor or fat. will Ec anywhere to look at stock in car lots. J. B McFaden. Phone 102, Union Stock Yard -s-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WANTED-M.ALE HELP.

YOUNG Men for railroad firemen. brake men, baggaeenien. s7s-sloo to start. Early prornotion: experience Unnecessary. State age, weight and height Address Railway Bureau 5sO Panama Bidg.. st Louis Mo.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

wANTED-Men to learn barber trade. few weeks completes. 50 chairs constantly busy, licensed instructors. tools given, diplomas granted. wages Saturdays. positions waiting. wonderful demand for graduates. Write for catalogue. Moler Barber College. Atlanta. Ga -3-6t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

SIX WEEKS Instruction in Salesmanship. position. as travelling salesinan with respon-
 sible firm guaranteed. Address Bradstreet System, Rochester. N. Y. --5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WANTED-Ro0M OR BOARD.

wANTED-To buy 100 pounds good. clean linen or cotton rags. The Advertiser Co. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

REAL EsTATE--For Sale. at genuine bar gains no reasonable offer refused. small farm near town. vacant lot s0kieo. A Flu rernodsled. s12 Palmetto St. Highland Park. roomed house in good repair. rents si5 per month corner lot. lights and water
 2t Ruiin s., Highland Park. Phone aosf :. .. ". Cochran. --i1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

BANK CLERK-$160; civil engineer $50;
 store manager $90i lumber yard manager Si00: bookkeepers SIS 10 s10o; grocery salesman $115; cracker salesman $100; banking powder salesman S75; hardware salesman $125; manager electric light plant SIPS. Write us full particulars. Industrial Bonding & Brokerage Co.,, New Orleans. La. -S-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

MONTGOMERY Coal and Wood co--steam and Domestic coal, stove wood, charcoal and turpentine chips Corner N. Perry and Pol lard streets. Uptown offiee. o. K. Cash Grocery. Phone 2e50 1o-30t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05

ss co PER DAY made selling our unbreak-
 able lamp chimney; throw it on the floor.
 feet, practical. no fake: sells on sight 100 per cent. profit; exclusive territory; free sample to agents. inclose stamp for par tieuisrs. Write today. N. B. Hcnt, Dept A. Dixon Ky. -2-su-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-05
WANTED-sALESMEN.

wANTEp--Man of good address and strong personality vaho can sell on very easy terms the best investment proposition ever offer ed based on real estate and backed by well known business men: can secure contract worth 5000 or more per year by
 answering this advertisement promptly.
 Address Opportunity. care Nelson. Chesman R Ca st Iouis Mo --5
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-03-16

ifaasinator Where biz inink fank ori
f. be- told Hank ht shouldn't ort
q ~ nothin lsktlhat about srang-
way The ssneral opinion thsst
liasc ind q ecoa mans more around
here. too. IS that ~ me dime he COM
yention Is pulled On the new esndi.
date Tor congress win and out thai
he Hsslet some people make tool Of
him Hank Hughes says thar thepost-
masters are back Of him and 1 said
who be back Of the postmasters2 We
have discussed both sides of the mat
terpro and con and Ihaye arriyedat a
conclusion and II YOU publish is,here
letter o. K IN give you some news
the next time from here that VIII make
the people OF Shutdown SIT up and take
notice. UNCLE Ku BIN