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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
LIGHT co. ANSWERS
FILES DEMURRER TO TRACTION
 COMPANY SUIT.
Enters Denial That Meters Furnishing Power Had Been Manipulated So As To Increase Reg
 ist.ratiOu.

The Montgomery Light and Water Power Company yesterday demurred to the bill of the Montgomery Traction Company, in which the latter company claims $55,OOO is due on ten counts. Yesterday was the last day on which an answer could be filed.
 In the bill of the Traction Company it is set forth that current was to be given 1t by the Montgomery Light and Water Company at a certain rate and the provision was made that if a lower rate was given to any other consumer that the Traction Company should get the same rate. It was stated that a lower rate was given and the Light Company yesterday demurred to that count on the grounds that the custo- mer to which this rate Twas given was not named in the suit. The time when this rate was given was also not stated.
 While it is not stated in the bill of the Traction Company what customer this rate was given, it is thought- that 1t Is based on a flat rate given some consumers by the Light Company. Owing to the fact that none of these people were named the demurrer was based on that count.
 The Traction Company also claimed that it has overpaid the Light Com pany, owing to the difference of the rates. In the demurrer 1t is stated that each payment was voluntary.
 A sensational allegation in the bill of the Traction Company was that five meters were used to record the amount of current used by the Traction Com pany and that the meters had been manipulated in such a manner that the traction Company paid for more cur rent than it used. This is contradicted in the demurrer.
 Nothing further will be done in the case until 1t comes up in the next term of the City Court. At that time the arguments on the demurrer win be heard first.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
REV. J. H. L0CKHART
 DEAD AT CAMP HILL

Camp Hih. Jan. 1s.-tspsciai.)--All the people of Camp Hill mourn the death of Rev. T.! H. Lockhart. the most beloved citizen of the town, which oc- cured at his home Thursday afternoon. He was S3 years old.
 His long life was spent in the min- istry and in the school room. In early life he was a member of the South Ala bama Conference and filled various pas- torates. The latter portion of his life was spent in teaching and his students are scattered in this and many other States.
 He leaves two brothers. James w. Lockhart of opelika. Frank Lockhart of Texas, and one sister, Mrs. J. N Dupree of this place.
 The immediate family surviving con- sists of his widow and one daughter, Mrs. R. W. Phelps of Panstone, and one son, John w. Lockhart of Camp Hill.
 The interment was in the Camp Hill cemetery. the services being conducted by his pastor, Rev. J. H. Leslie, as- sisted by visiting ministers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
DEATH OF sIR. TAILOR
We'll Known Citizen Passes Away Af-
 ter Long Illness.

We'll Known Citizen Passes Away Af- ter Long EIlness. Joseph M. Taylor, age 6S years, dled yesterday afternoon at 1 o'clock at his residence, No. 511 Jefferson Street.
 MT. Taylor was well known in Mont gomery, where he lived for the past nine years, coming to this city from Mt. Carmel. Ala. He was a Confeder- ate veteran, having. fought in the 17th Alabama Regiment. While he lived in Montgomery he was member Of Camp Lomax, Confederate Veterans.
 Three children survive him: J. L. Taylor, who is well known as pa- troInan of the Montgomery Police De- partment, Mrs. R. E. Champion of this city, and J. W. Taylor of Mt. Carmel. near Sellers.
 The remains, accompanied by ms relatives in Montgomery, will be taken this afternoon to Nit. Carmel, where the interment will take place in the family burial plot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Many Women Want to Wed Aged Farmer Who Aduertised.

hfm in regard to which one he had bet ter ask first.
 Some of the women want money sent to come on; some want a railroad ticket; some want money for a new tailor suit and furs. that she may ap- pear well when she reaches his home. Others want him to come and share their home. Many send their photo graphs and ask for his in return.
 Several of the women require refer ences. Others say that doesn't matter. and urge him to visit them,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

the northbound fast passenger train No. S4 today, two men were killed and twenty injured, none seriously. En- gineer E. H. Vaughan and Hemp Townsend, a negro fireman, both of the passenger train, were killed. Both were from Raleigh.
 The collision is attributed to trouble with the air brakes on the extra freight and to complicated train or ders, with no blame to the train dis patcher. The freight had orders to meet the passenger at Southern Pines. the order being received before reach ing Cameron. The air brakes failed to work, the train got behind time ana while trying to get into the siding at Cameron 1t was struck by the pas- senger train. The injuries to passeh- gers and trainmen were mostly DruiseS and cuts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

cies were served. Following this the assembly all repaired to the large rec reation hall, where an old fashioned dance was indulged In. The pupils only were allowed to participate.
 J. W. Norman, an enterprising citi- zen, will soon begin the erection or a handsome home on College Hill on the vacant lot recently owned by J.. E. Foy.
 Drew King, a well known and es- teemed farmer who resides about nve miles north of the city, will leave to- morrow for Denver, Colo, where he will reside. ,.
 Harry scheuer. a prominent citizen. is confined to his home, whero ne is suffering rom an attack of grip
 The banks of the city are fast re- deeming their issue of script and nres are built of 1t almost every day. A spirit of confidence seems to be restor, ed and cotton that has been long held ia being dispcsed of. Merchants anttci- pate an active spring business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Eight 'sBlind Tigers" Believed
 To Be at Large in Montgomery

Montgomery County who did not have a State license and were operating a blind tiger. This year, however, there are only eight names that are not on both lists.
 Not only has this number dimin- ished materially, but the total number of Federal licenses is not as great this year as it was last. In 1907 there were 241 licenses issued but so far this year there has been but ITO. or about 30 per cent. This list is no doubt correct as the Federal authorities are very strict regarding the sale of liquor and any person who begins the business is sure to have a United States license, even though they overlook the State an , County some times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
RhOIoids...A New Treatment for
 Rheumatism

A remarkable discovery has been made by a Washington scientist where by those afflicted with Rheumatism, in any of it's forms. can find relief and prompt cure from their suffering.
 It is his desire to have every sufferer of this torturing disease in Montgom- cry to try this new treatment, known as Rholoids and with this end in view a free trial treatment will be sent to any address upon request, by The Rholoids Company, Washington, D. c. By taking advantage of this liberal of fer you are enabled to test the cura- tive power of Rholoids without ex- pense. If you are satisfied that it will help you, the regular $1 size treatment can be secured at B. c. Fowler's. 8
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Tn comparing the list of the Internal Revenue Collector. of Birmingham, of the persons who have taken out a liquor license, and the lists of the county and State. it appears that there are eight persons in the county who have a United States license, and who have never taken out one for the coun- ty or State.
 >Sherifr Hood Is of the opinion that some of these persons are 5elling li- quor. hence he will make an investl- gation.
 In comparing the list with those of other years it appears that there is falling off in the number of licenses: Last year there were twenty-four per sons with the United States license in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Union Springs, Jan. 1s.--(Specia1 J. Samuel Ming, of Indian Creek, the aged farmer who advertised for a wife re- gently, has received over 200 letters, and he Is still receiving them.
 They come from widows. old maids. young girls and divorced women, and are mailed from Maine to Mexico and from New York to California.
 The old man is so confused that he Fears. he win not be able to make a selection. He has called in the help of his friends to read and advise with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
ch,lh Lnhnr Day.

New York. Jan. 1s.-The National Child Labor Committee has just issued through the religious press of the country letter to pastors and churches, requesting the observance of Saturday. January 25, or Sunday, January 2e. as Child Labor Day. Last year a number of churches considered this question on Child Labor Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
WIRE SERVICE STARTS.
Full Service Received at Board Oi
 Trade Yesterday.

Trade Yesterday.
 When the regular exchange wires all over the country opened yesterday morning the Montgomery Board of Trade began to get it's first service, and all during the day the latest and safest reports of New York were re- ceiVed.
 With this matter attended to one of the chief features of the Board of Trade has been installed and now 1t only re- mains for the directors to remodel the quarters to make it a first class place. This will be started immediately and it will not be long until Montgomery will have as good a Board of Trade as any in the South. even if the quarters are not so beautiful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
NIeetlnr af card CIuh.

Miss Nell Breslin was the charming hostess on yesterday afternoon for the members of the Friday Afternoon Card Club and few other friends at her home on Church Street The apart ments whore the games were played were prettily adorned with ferns and red carnations. Four-hand euchre was played and the trophy, a silver deposit odor bottle. was won by Miss Carrie vvilkins. At the conclusion of the games a salad course was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
FREE PIANO.

A"ara VIII Dc Made by Walter Broot.
 on VafeRtine Day.
 The question is, Who will get the Valentine?" NOW Is the time to get busy, as the riano that is being given away by waiter Brooks. the Grocer, as the final at 12 o'clock. February I4th. at inc store, corner Lawrence and Jefferson Streets. All are invited to witness the con- test. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
WRECK KILLS TWO.

Fast Passenger and a Freight Train
 of SeabOard Come Together.
 Raleigh, N. C., Jan. 1S-As the result of head-on collision at Cameron, fifty-five miles south of Raleigh. be- tween Seaboard Air Line freight and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
COUNTY JAIL BURNED.
Two Prisoners Perish in Flames in 2
 Georgia Town.

Valdosta, Ga. Jan. 18-The county jail at Statenville, Echols County, Ga, burned last night, and two negro pris- oners perished in the flames. The prisoners had been incaPcerated, charg- ed with participation in a race riot last Christmas and one of them shot a white man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Mrs w.u T. sheehan. who was the much admired and lovely matron of honor ct the Lamar-Ward wedding on Wednesday evening, has gone to Bodka, Ala. for visit to relatives before re- turning to her home in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
REoBPTIoN TO STUDENTS.
Faculty of Brenau College Gives An
 Enferf saumeuf

Eufaula, Jan. 18--(Special 1.-The fac- ulty of the Alabama Brenau rendered the pupils of the institution a recept- ion last night which was a most in- teresting and enjoyable affair. The earlier hours were devoted to social chatting and promenades about the building when cream and other delica-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Roland Lyde, who was one of the attendants in the Lamar-Ward we'd ding. has returned to his home in Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Rev. E. M Peterson has returned to his home .n Montevallo after spending few days here with Dr. and Mrs. E. B. Ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
aIeeting of sewing CInb

The members of the Thursday Sewing Club spent a very pleasant afternoon on last Thursday with Miss Lilly Ya- retzky as the agreeable hostess. Dainty refreshments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Social nna PernonaI.

Mrs l. L. Rosendorf and little son have returned home from Richmond, Va, where they have been visiting rel- atives. They were accompanied here by Miss Eiche el of that city, who will be the guest of MT. and Mrs. Rosendorf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Miss Lucille DuBose will be hostess on next Friday afternoon for the mem bers of the Swastika Card Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Mrs. Julia Rommus and two lovely little daughters, Cornelia and Rebecca, who have been here for the past two months visiting her mother. Mrs. Sum- mers. on Church Street. Neft yesterday for their home in Indian Territory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
short visit to relatives in MontgOm.

Miss Hattie Jones will be hostess on next Friday afternoon for the mem- bers of the Friday Afternoon Card
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Mir. and Mrs. T. R. Ward, Miss Ele- amor Ward and Mir. Bestor Ward, who came here to attend the Lamar ward wedding. have returned to their home in Greensboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

MT. Jacobs of New York Is in the city for a few days or so on business.
 Mrs. R. E. L. Nell will be hostess next Friday morning for the members of the Friday Bridge Club.
 A small number of young couples participated in an informal dance last evening at the Central City Club.
 Mir. and Mrs. Stillwell and little daugh CT, Eleanor, have returned to their nome in Anniston, after short visit to relatives here.
 Miss Carrie Sulzbacher delightfully entertained the Bachelor Girls this evening at her home on Broad Street. Six-hand euchre was played and after awarding the trophy. a two-course luncheon was enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Preparing For Cror..

\ The farmers of this section have be- gun to make preparations for the Xianting of crops. Each day a large 4uantity Of fertilizer is being hauled to the farms around Selma and the mer- Nhanfs are shipping every day great quantities of fertilizer in every direc- .Hion. Many farmers who came to
 eLma today said that the work of breaking the land has been started in Syery direction and it is thought that planning will be started earlier this year than 1t has been for several years past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Mrs. stanflela Entertaiu..

Mrs. ]. H. Stanfield was the gracious hostess yesterday morning for the members of the Friday Morning Bridge Club and a few other friends at the home of MT. and Mrs. c. c. Grayson, where Mir. and Mrs. Stanfield have apartments The rooms were tasteful Iy adorned with palms and vases of cut flowers. After the games, delicious re- treatments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Arrestcd on Two Tndictments.

T. E. Thrower. a we'll known tray- eiiing man, was brought to Selma a rev nights ago under arrest by Spe- clal Agent H. P. Wright, of the I,o,iis- Vile and Nashville Railroad.
 Thrower was arrested on two indict- ments which the grand jury of the City Court Of Selma found against him last week. ana both of the cases will prob- ably be heard during the present term of that court.
 After reaching Selma, Thrower made bond and resumed his trip today for the house which he represents in Mo- bile.
 It Is alleged that about two weeks ago Thrower went to the Louisville and Nashville depot in this city. He had several trunks in the baggage room. hut as the room was not open he broke in the door and took his trunks The matter was reported to the grand jury and the two true bills were returned against the travelling man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Mems Christian Association tomorrow aftornoon will be addressed by W. H. Collins.
 MT Collins is thorough Bible student and his address will prove most interesting to all who attend the meeting.
 A special musical program will be rendered during the service and all are most cordially invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Mrs A. L. Mcleod and little daugh- ter, Elizabeth, have returned home after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19

Y. M. 0. A. Meeting. The mems meeting at the Young
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
Re.umlng Normnl state.

Travelling men who work In the terri- tory surrounding Selma are most en- #husiastic over the way in which busi- ness is resuning after the recent panic. SAll who travel out of this city state What business is good, in many in *tances even better than 1t was before ~he panic. They predict that the com ing year will be a good one and are Extremely hopeful.
 # This report of the renewal of busi- Hess activity comes from throughout Eentral Alabama. Where a month ago Ahc travelling men could not beg an order from merchants, are now writing 10 them asking to be shown their line M1 samples
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-19
WILL OPEN CHURCH
PROGRAM or PREsBYTERIANs IN
 SELMA TONIGHT.
Ux. little wnI Preach Sermon d House of Worship on Ala
 bama street--News of
 Central City.
Advertiser Bureau.
 G1r T,

X OclHi1s Jhu., 10. f The formal opening of the Alabama fStreet Presbyterian Church which was Ito have occurred last Sunday night
 fwiil take place tomorrow night
 The exercises will be most ap- &propriate and simple and will be most
 {interesting to all who will attend.
 The sermon of the evening will be
 tdelivered by pr. A. A. Little, pastor of
 fthe Broad Street Presbyterian Church. &There will also be song service, the tchoir of the Broad Street Presbyterian IChurch assisting the regular choir in {this service.
 On account of the limited seating Acapacity of the church the general Epublic has not been invited to attend 4the opening service tomorrow night Tine congregation of the Broad Street fPresbyterian Church has been invited Ito unite with that of the church which Twill be opened.
 The new church building is a hand ssome one and the congregation of the fAlabama Street Presbyterian Church fare justly proud of its new house of worship.
 The new church would have been Formally opened last Sunday but just *as the work was about to be completed fthere arose some trouble among the Hunion carpenters who were working on fthe building. This trouble resulted in St1e men stopping work and the church *was left in such a condition that the <opening services could not be held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19

o,,t,'-to these who knew MN III tlose
dave the name recalls series OF val
liant deeds in which not once, put
n,anv times. this feeble veteran-theH
in the urime Of n vigorous fearless life
-risked death for principle.
# was in that battle OF the British
that Commodore Tatnall brought his
vessel to their assistance, towing a
Junk with 900 English fighters ana re-
Inducements into action, after lhe
American vessel had lowered her pen
nant and ensign. Capt. MclauSh-
lin was one of the Americans aboard
that famous vessel who fought win
the 3rjtishers. He also served in the
Mexican and Civil Wars, distinguish
ing himself Tor many deeds of Valor
During the Civil War he was one of
eight men who received peculiar
tyne of medal for his bravery. The
government gave but eight Of the
medals of that class, and Capt Nc
Laughlin wears the only one Of them
that now is left. He has it tied 10 a
Grand Army republic ribbon and 1t
hangs down on his vest where every
one can see it, though none know what
it is. The medal is so large it would
really be cumbersome to anybody but
Mclaughlin. He is very proud OF
It, Two of the other eight We're
buried at sea with their owners. One
was buried ashore with a cavalryman.
Two were lost in the San Francisco
fire, and two were buried in the
trenches of Gettysburg. The other
will go with Mclaughlin to his final
resting place.
Aside from McLaughlin's career as
a sea and land fighter, he has the dis
tinction of having been at Annapolis
when "Fighting Bob" Evans received
his sobriquet Mclaughlin tells the
story in an interesting manner.
"RCb,'" he says, "was raised by very
religious parents and when he went to
Annapolis was presented by his moth
el With a number of scriptural mot
toes, which for some reason were OBJ
jectionable to a certain class Of rough
cadets who We're inclined to taunt
Evans when he first appeared at the
academy. Bob stuck the notices
up in his room, and was told by the
officer of the day he must take them
down.
evans was powerful and fearless
fellow. always, and not afraid to
champion his principles. He refused
to remove the notices, and a quarrel
ensued. AS a subordinate. most fell
lows would have stood almost any
thing rather than the risk of expul-
sion. Not 50 with Bob The first
thing that officer knew he was lying
on his back with a bloody nose and a
ba lily distorted countenance. That
started it. Somebody hailed Evans as
Fighting Bob-the fellow that amt
afraid of any o. EN- and the title
became permanent i'm after years.
when in numerous fistic encounters
Evans scored triumph after triumph,
and came to be looked upon as the
champion fighter of AnnapoliS.'
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-08-19
Divers VIEWPOINTS.

While the Democratic press is max
ing much of its campaign on the
ground that the prohibitory law is Il
failure and is quoting frequently and
at length from articles which say it
never has been enforced, and while
Chairman Emery is stumping Cumber-
land for sheriff on the platform that
it never can be successfully enforced
and is the worst law ever invented to
handle the liquor question, it is re-
freshing to recall the words of Candi-
date Gardner, back in the days before
he entered .he political arena.
II wish here" he said, ito go on
record az being entirely and un-
reservedly in favor of the prohbitory
law Of Maine"
He was then speaking to the mem
hers of the state Grange at Augusta,
and the year was no further back
than 1906
This little sentence is brought for
ward at this time with the suggestion
that it may be useful to Mr.. Emery
in Cumberland. If he can't catch the
voters with his own statement that
license and local option are the true
solution of the liquor problem. he
might not then with Obadiah's en-
dnrsement of prohibition. 1t gives
him IL chance to land the Voter either
going or coming.