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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
BETTING ON HORSE RACES
 NOT GAMING, SAYS JUDGE

Cincinnati Dec. 1S-The decision of the Kentucky Court of Appeals on Fri day to the effect that betting on horse races is not gaming within the mean ing of the Kentucky statute against such action, was of interest to Latonia track people. not alone because of the fact that the case went up from that track, but also because 1t seemed to have an indirect bearing on the contest involving the life of the famous race course.
 The Latonia management sought an iniunctfon against the State Racing Commission which had forbidden the installation of regular bookmakers at tbe various meetings this year. the case heinz still fin the Kenton County Court awaiting hearing. One of the conten- lions of the Latonia Jockey Club was that the Commission had authority tn hx dates, but could go no further so long as no law was broken, bookma- king being declared to be not contrary to the law of Kentucky.
 Ey the McDeyitt- Thomas case. decid- ed Friday, this contention seems to be sustained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
TRAGEDY AT DANCE
JOHN CORE IS KILLED BY FATHER
 IN-LAW.
Gore Was Drinking and Attacked His Father-En-Lasv With 6 knife, the Affair Ending Fatally
 for Gore.

Charlotte. N. C.. Dec. 1S.--Durins the progress of dance at Ravenna. chero- kee County, South Carolina. this morn ing. John Gore was shot and killed by his father-i law, Munro Mize.
 The dance was given at the house of William Reynolds, and was an all- night affair. Mlze and Gore furnished the music for the occasion and Gore, who had been drinking, soon became so quarrelsome that Mize left the house. Gore followed him and attacked Mize with a knife, cutting his coat. where upon Mlze shot Gore through the heart. Mlze surrendered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
RIFLES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Different Types Are Ordered For His
 African Trip.

New Haven, Conn.,. Dec. 1S-It is stat cd that for his African trip. President Roosevelt has ordered from the Win chester Repeating Arms Company here, four different types of rifles.
 The first of these rifles is known as the model of 1895 for 405 calibre. This is he most powerful rife made and is in tended for the very largest type of Af- rican game such as rhinoceri, hippotimi. and elephant. The rife carries a 300 grain bullet and is used with smoke less powder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
FEAR A LYNcHING.
Excitement in Kentucky County over
 Miss WomaeIx's sEurder.

ExctteMent fm Aemtue&y county OVer
 Miss WomaeIx's sfnrder.
 Columbia, Ky, Dec. 13-The excite Inent in the eastern of this tAdairl County. over the murder of Miss Mamie Womack. cu1minated with the arrest of James Hill, white man, near the lit- tie town of Sano.
 The officers had been looking for Hill for some time since the murder and found him last night asleep at the homo of a relative. He was taken before County Judge Dunbar at the iatter's country home and given an immediate preliminary hearing. Judge Dunbar held him without bail. Immediately after wards, Hill was hurried away to James. town, Ky, for safe keeping.
 The talk of lynching has been grow ing hourly and the jailor at Jamestown has been warned that there is danger of a mob forming in the eastern end Of Adair County tonight. The motive ot the murder was criminal assault.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

sacrifice caused me, sprang from the knowledge that my step involved sep aration from the priests and people of Peoria diocese, who for so many years had been my strength and joy. May God bless them, and hold them ever within his sheltering arm. May the Heavenly Father watch over and lead them along the one true way to the gates of everlasting life.
 Though no longer your bishop, 1t Is my hope that shall be permitted to spend the remainder or my days with you.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
GREAT EXCITEMENT PREVAILS.
Agitation Against the Government Os
 India ia Growing.

Calcutta. Dec. 13--Great excitement prevails here owing. to the development in the agitation which has been going on for some time against the govern ment.
 The most prominent Bengai leader in Eastern Bengal, Dutta, was arrested at Burrison, on Saturday and conveyed to an unknown destination.
 Another prominent Nationalist leader. Mirta, editor of The San Jibani. has been arrested at Calcutta. while the ed itor of another native paper has been sentenced to deportation on the charge of sedition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
ROckEFELLER's TOOTH AcHED.
This Was Mystery suFrOundi1E Unex-
 pected Visit To Cleveland.

NhIH WnN MFHNtFy 8WFEOWHW1WH WI
 pected Visit To Cleveland.
 Cleveland. O. Dec, H3-An aching tooth drew John D.. Rockefeller from his winter home in New York to a den- tist's chair in Cleveland.
 This was the mystery surrounding Mir Rockefeller's unexpected visit to his old home. Stories ranging all the way from the selection of a minister to succeed Dr. Eaton of the Euclid Avenue Church which Mr. Rockefeller attends when here, to the erection Of a sixteen story church and the gift of $50, O00, 900 for oriental universities were built up around the news of his visit. but Mir. Rockefeller pierced the bubbles today and said he merely came here to see his old dentist and have a troublesome tooth attended to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
ISSUES FAREWELL LETTER.
BishoD John Lancaster SpaldIng t
 prfaat~ and Faithful.

Bishop John LaneasteF spaiding 10
 Priests and Faithful.
 Peoria. H., Dec. 13.--Bishop John Lancas ster Spalding has issued a fare well letter to the priests and faithful of the Roman Catholic diocese of Peoria, in which he says:
 My resignation as Bishop of Peoria having been accepted by the Holy Fa- ther. Pope Plus x. the appointment of a diocesan administrator became nes- essary The Most Rev James F. Quig- lev having been delegated and empow- cred to make the appointment, named the Right Rev. H. J. oheliIy. toriner suxiIiary to the bishop of Peoria, dio- cesan administrator.
 "When my severe and lengthy tll- ness compeiled me to recognize that it was the will of God that I should with draw from the active ministry of the sh urch. the first and keenest panE this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
PACIFIC FLEET ARRIVES.
The Armored Cruisers Anchored In Hi
 hor af Panama,

bor at Panama.
 Panama. Dec. 13-The Pacific armor- ed cruiser fleet arrived here today at noon and anchored in the harbor near the Yorktown, which arrived yesterday. The flagship West Virginia headed the column and the others followed in sin gle file big crowd watched the manoeuvering of the fleet as 1t entered the harbor.
 The voyage from Magdalen was with out special event and all were reported well on board. Special arrangements have been made to entertain the officers and sailors ashore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
CONGRESSMAN MoUsER ILL.
Found Unconscious in Chair Of Vest
 Bound Pennsylvania Train.

Wooster, O.. Dec. 13.-A man found unconscious in the chair of a Penn sylvania west-bound train here today and taken to a local hospital. was la fer identified as Congressman Grant F. Mouser of the Marion Cohio) dis trict.
 Physicians declare he is suffering from .uremaic poisoning and acute congestion of the kidneys The Con rressman, on reviving, said he never before suffered from these ailments His condition is considered critical.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Mrs. eatew Dies.

Port Arthur. Tex, Dec. 1S.--Mrs A. E. Gates, mother of John W. Gates. died at l:45 o'clock this morning oS diabetes. aged sT years The remains w4zl be forwarded at noon Monday to St. Charles. H.. on a special train that has been held at Port ArthuE for the past week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
stste pepartment UnadvIsed.

Washington, Dec, l0--W me no du- vices. official or unofficial have reach ed the State Department confirming the Associated Press dispatches from WnIemstad. regarding the seizure ot a Venezuelan coastguard ship by the Dutch cruiser Gelderland, the news was received with interest although with little surprise, in diplomatic ci-- cles here.
 Although Holland has had three or four war vessels at Curacao or there- abouts for some time past. no hostile act had previously occurred and there has been much speculation as to Hol- lands purpose Great interest attaches to the Netherlands governments next move since 1t apparently intends to force matters to an issue. For some time there was a talk of blockade but such a proposition might cause Holland to come into conflict with Ger many England and other powers hay Ing claims against Venezuela, the pay ments of which are pending.
 The state departments attitude has haen to let the Venezuelan disturbance work itself out gradually, observing strict neutrality there, unless the com merce or other interests of this eoun- tr,y are interfered with.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
PORT AU PRINCE CHEERS
 GENERAL ANTENOR FIRMIN

Port au Prince. Dec. 1S-The steam ship Virginia, with 116 exlles aboard, among whom was General Antenor Fir min, arrived here today.
 General simon had placed the Presi- dential carriage at the disposal of Gen. eral Firmin and the distinguished revo- lutionist and exile at once entered it and was driven to the palace along streets lined with a cheering multitude, held back by the police with difficulty. At the palace. General simon, the Pro visional President, extended a cordial welcome to General Firmin, who at once declared that he had surrendered all ambition of political .preferment. Re had twice attempted to rid his country of the despotic tyranny exercised over it by Nord Alexis, he said. and had failed, and 1t was only natural that General Simon. who had succeeded in this same effort. should be rewarded.
 Upon leaving the palace. General Fir min visited French Minister CarterOn. whom he thanked warmly for protect ion afforded to participants fin the Con- dives insurrectIon of January. Quiet regins throughout the republic,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
BATTLEsHIP MAINE SAILS.
Will Head the SQuadrOn on Visit t'
 Cuba.

New York, Dec. 13.-Bound for Hampton Roads. where the fleet, to take part in the Inauguration of Pres ident Gomez al Havana on Jan. %. will rendezvous, the battleship Maine sail ed from this port today.
 The Maine is the flagship of the third squadron, with Rear Admiral Conway H. Arnold in command. She is ex- pected to head the squadron on the visit to Cuba. and 1t Is understood the other vessels will be the battleship Idaho. Mississippi. Montana. New Hanpshire and North Carolina, and the cruisers. Chester. Salem and Birming- ham. The fleet, after the Havana cere- nonaes. is to meet the home coming batrleship fleet and escort it to hamp. ton Roads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
PREDICT CANALS FAILURE.
French Critics Point Out Mistakes 0
 American Engineers.

AmeEfcuu E4AtAAANSNNs
 Paris. Dec iS.-sinee the accident to the Gatun dam, part of which re- centIy sank. the French critics who disagree with the American plan for tbe construction Of the Panama Canal, have been actively predicting its com plete failure.
 The Figaro declares that tho fatal mistake on the part of the American engineers wh4n they adopted the lock canal project, was the substitution of dams at Rio Grande and Gatun for the nlan of dams lt Miarahores and Bohio. where the fohndations were demon strated to be Aolid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.

IIlinois Man Kills Bride of Three
 Months and Elevator Agent.
 Rood House. Ill, Dec. 13-Willlam Barnhart. a switchman on the ChIca go and Alton Railroad. late last night shot and killed his bride of three months and then walked to the Rood House Ho- tel. where he killed Carl Clapp, an elS. vator agent.
 The cause of the crime Is not known.
 Clapp was married and had three children. Barnhart gave himself uD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Jol,. eor TJnesnnloyesl.

Pittsburg. Dec 13.-The American Steel and Wire Company sent out or ders today that it will give employ ment to 500 idle men tomorrow and to 1000 others within a week or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

enue of not less than s40o0o. 900 g year. Under the cry of . free breakfast ta- ble." the duty on these articles was taken off some years ago. Great Britain has a duty on tea and coffee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Praises General simon.

Havana. Dec. 13-M Marcelin. for mer Secretary of the Treasury of Hayti, arrived here today on the French train ing ship Dugay Trouin, from Kingston, Jamaica.
 General simon. he said. is acting with admirable humanity. abstaining from any acts of vengeance against the sup- porters of the late government.
 General Marcelin considers General Simon's advent to power tho best thing that could have happened to Hayti, as it Is likely to dispose of the Presiden- tial Aspirations of General Fourchard, General Firimn and others. which other wise would probably have plunged the country Into a civil war. He said that while Nord Alexis had been plundered bv the mob of s4oOO0 and valuable jewelry. he still had in his possession much wealth.
 It was unlikely he declared that Nord Alexis would ever attempt to re- turn to Hayti.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
THE wEATHTR.

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
EAST LAKE CHURCH.
New Methodist Edifce Will Be Used
 For First Time Today.

The new Methodist church at East Lake will be used today for the first time. The church is located at the corner of Hill- man avenue and Seventy eighth street, and the services will be held at Il o'clock. The exercises will. be held in the Sunday school room, the auditorium not yet being completed. The following special pro- gramme will be carried out:
 Music, ''The Royal Banner" male chorus
 Scripture reading.
 Prayer.
 Music, q Will Lift Up Mine Eyes" choir
 Hymn, coronation"
 Talk, Christian Fellowship" the Rev. W. w. Dorman.
 Recitation, Miss Robinson.
 Talk, History of Methodism in East Lake," pr. J. H. Finch.
 Music, Hear Us, Father" quartet. Morning offering.
 Hymn, 'I Love Thy Church, o God" Talk, Advantages of Good Churches" |" Judge E. J. Robinson.
 Recitation, Palmer Hall"
 Talk, the Rev. E. B. Norton.
 Music, "The Lights Along the Shore,' ,'' male chorus.
 Talk. w. E. Spink, architect of new church.
 Talk, ''The Part of the Womans Home Mission Society in Building the New Church." Mrs. E. G. Burchfield.
 Hymn, "Blest Be the Tie That Binds. " Talk, Social Features of the Church, D. E. McLendon.
 Anthem. "Nearer, My God, to Thee, D choir.
 Doxology.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
Cures Eczema Quickly
New Drug, PosIan1, Now obtaInable In
 Small Quantities.

Since it's discovery one year ago, the new drug, peslam, has successfully cured thousands of chronic cases of eczema and other distressing skin afflietions. Here tofore peslam has been dispensed solely for the benefit of eczema patients in large jars sufficient for a months treat ment. This was found to be an ineon- venience to many thousands who use t for minor skin troubles, such az pimples, blackheads. herpes, acne, sealS scalp, complexion hlemishes, itching feet piles' etc. which require but a small quantity to cure. TO overcome this, and in re- sponse to urgent appeals, the dispensers of poslam have been obliged to adopt, in addition to the regular Ss package, a spe- cial 5o-cent size, which in future may be found on sale at Jacobs Pharmacy and other leading drug stores In Birmingham, or may be ordered direct from the Finer Eency Laboratories, No, g West Twenty fifth street, New York city, In all ec- xema cases poslam stops itching with first application, and proceeds to heal lmmetli- atelys chronic cases being cured in two weeks. In less serious skin troubles, re- suits are seen after an overnight applica~ tion.
 Samples for experimental purposes may still be had, free of charge, by writing to the laboratories for them,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
Riding Hall Association.

TO the Editor of The Age-Herald:
 A Riding Hall association has been or ganized by Troop D, the local cavalry, known as Troop D Riding Hall associa- tion., The object of this association IS to raise additional funds for the purpose of building a riding hall. The benefits to be derived from such an institution are manifold, and may be classified as fol- lows: Increased interest in local cav airy. efficiency in horsemanship and per lection in mounted drills" The associa- ton will give it's first annual grand miii- tary ball Wednesday, May 20, at p. m. Tickets have been placed on sale at Parkers drug store, First avenue and Twentieth street; Patton-Pope pharmacy, Third avenue and Twentieth street, and Averyts drug store in Ensley, and later on tickets will be placed on sale at number of prominent places around the city. Sincerely hoping that this move ment will meet with public approval and that our first annual grand military ball will be literally attended, with best wishes for the Birmingham Age-Herald and our many friends, I beg to remain, very re- spectfully, yours truly,
 J. c. MICHAEL, Secretary Troop D Riding Hall Associa-
 ton.
 Birmingham, May g, 1908.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
RUSH ADDRESSES
 BELLIES LETTERES
ORATORS IN DEBATE DECIDE
 THAT ROOSEVELT SHOULD BE
 REELECTED PRESIDENT-T. R. WARD UNDERGoEs OPERATION.

Greensboro, May 9.--(Special.) )--Belles Letteres Literary society of the Southern university celebrated it's anniversary last evening in the college chapel. The ora tor of the occasion was the Rev. C. A. Rush of Mobile, who delivered splendid address, taking for his subject An h. terpreter of Dreams." He was given the closest attention by the large audience present. Four young men debated the question, Resolved, That It Would Be For the Best Interests of the United States to Re-elect President Roosevelt J. F. Mcleod and W. c. Cowart spoke on the affirmative and the negative was upheld by A. S. Patterson and s. B. Strout The committee rendered their de- cision in favor of the affirmative.
 Hale county boasts of a farmer able to sell home-raised corn and meat. H. R. Terry of North Hale is the man who not only makes corn and meat for his own use but has a surplus to dispose of.
 A team from Milsaps college was in Greensboro yesterday and today for the purpose of playing two games of tennis with the Southern university boys The Southern university boys won both games.
 News was received today that T. R. Ward had successfully undergone the operation for which he went to Rochester, N Y., and that he is resting well. Colonel Ward is q prominent and successful busi- ness man, being one of the owners of the oil mill, the cotton warehouse and other business enterprises, besides one of the largest mercantile establishments in Greensboro.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
SHOWER OF GOLD COINS
At Golden Wedding of Mir. and Mrs. C. C. McKune, Colorado Springs, Colo, Cele brating Fifty Years of Happy Welded Life.

After fifty years of married life MT. and Mrs. G. c. McKune, of West Costilla street, celebrated their golden wedding. They were married in Da- mascus, N. Y. There was one person present at the wedding ceremony who is still aliye-Mr. J. k. Dillon, of AT Fast Pfke's Peak avenue, nephew of Mrs. McKune.
 The celebration took place at their home, which was beautifully decorated in gold and white.
 The happy couple were the recipients of many beautiful presents, including a shower of gold coins.
 In an interview with OUT representa- tive MT. McKune states'
 'Tt gives me great pleasure to tell you that have been using little of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey for medic jua1 purposes every morning for fifteen years; it has been my only medicine. and firmly believe 1t has been very beneficial to me as tonic stimulant and renewer of youth. am seventy years of age, and feel as hale and hearty as I did twenty years ago.
 "I cannot say too much In praise or your valuable medicinal whiskey, ana recommend 1t to all those getting on in years who wish to maintain their vigor, strength and happiness"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-10
BEST METHOD OF REDUCING FAT
 WINS PRIZE

The first prize of a house and lot for the best fat reducer has been won by Mrs. Maggie Provis of Michigan, with this re- ceipt: F ounce Marmola, F ounce Fluid Extract Cascara Aromatic. and 3k ounces Syrup Simplex Enc proper quantity to take is teaspoonful after meals and at bedtime. These simple ingredients can be obtained of any druggist and mixed at home
 The rules of this unique and practical contest were for contestants to send iii their fat-reducing plans to the paper for publication. Subscribers were then asked to test these methods and describe the re- suits. The contestant whose plan gave inc hest effects was adjudged the winner.
 Mrs Provis receipt ran far ahead of all others in the number of fat readers who tried it. and also outdistanced them in the satisfactory character of the results obtained.
 It was found that unlike all other inter- nal remedies for superfuous fat, it did not disturb the stomach or cause wrinkles, but brought about quick, uniform reduc- tion of the extra fat wherever most abun- dant without rendering other and normal parts of the he " too thin No other method approached 1t in the amount of fat it could take off, either, many sub scribers reporting a reduction of as much as pound a day
 All agreed that the state of the health generally was greatly improved by taking 1t for three or four weeks, and in no case was exercising or dieting required to help it get the right kind of results
 Mrs. Provis simple plan did not score a single failure, but many of the people who tried her receipt pointed out in their letters that the Marmola the druggists sell is sealed F ounce packages, which can be bought separately and mixed with the other two ingredients at home, brought the quickest results