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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
APREACHERS SUICIDES
REV. GEORGE w. ToMsoN ENDS
 HTS LIFE.
Presbyterian Minister sf woedbury, N, J., Was Engaged to Be Mar Fiea--B0dy Found In
 Hotel.

woodbury N. J., April i7.-This quiet little town was greatly shocked today over the sensational suicide of Rev. George W. Tonnson. pastor of the woodbury Presbyterian Church. and the subsequent developments which in- volved the names of at least three wo- men of this place.
 Mfr, Tomson was found dead in the Newton Hotel today with a bullet in his brain. At first those who knew him would not believe that he died by his own hand, but the evidence to that effect was 50 strong that they at las, had to admit that 1t was true. But the sensation caused by his suicide was nothing compared with the conditions that were developed when the clergy mans friends searched for a motive for his act
 About a week ago public announce ment was made of Mir. Tomson's en- aarement to wed Mrs. Fannie Ken worthy, q wealthy widow of this place and a member of his church. Most people who knew them were greatly pleased and there was every prospec' of a happy marriage.
 Mre. Elizabeth Johnson. a widow who nursed Mir. Tomson's wife in her last illness, told members of the congrega- ton since the Sunday School meeting that the minister had been attentive to her. She said that he had given her a watch and other presents.
 It Is understood that Samuel Sneed brother in Jaw of Mrs. Kenworthy. had a stormy interview with Mir. Tomson some time ago. Several days thereaf- ter matters which MT. Tomson and MT Sneed discussed came to head anc the engagement of Mir. Tomson was announced.
 Mir. Tomson was 45 years of age. NC reason for the suicide Is known.
 It is said by guests of the hotel that at the time of the announcement oi pr. romson's engagement 10 Mrs. Ken worthv. inc clergyman and the woman in the case had violent scene. Sht la alleged to have declared that shf would not permit any other woman tt come between them.
 He owes me-" she Is alleged 10 nav ~aid "aII the love and duty belonging to a wife. and I shall not permit hin to desert me-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
Mrr. Peeden, MusneI shonI..

Florence. April 17.-(Special )-News has reached Florence of the death of Mrs. Jack Peeden. which occurred Tuesday morning at Lock 3, Mussel Shoals Canal.
 The deceased was the wife of lock keeper. Mrs. Peeden had severe chill several days ago and Tuesday morn- ing told her husband she believed she was going to have another. He ad- vised her to lie down and went to his work. Several hours later a negro servant entered Mrs. Peeden's room and found her lying on the floor, dead
 Several small children. the eldest ( years old. were on the bed trying to quiet the walls of a young infant.
 The children could give no account of what occurred except that the old est boy said his mothers feet were on the bed and he put them on the floor
 It Is believed now that Mrs. Peeden's first chill was a congestive chill ana the second proved fatal. The funera occurred yesterday at Lock 8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself a candidate foR tho office of Tax Assessor of Mon9KomerT County, subject to the action of the Dem. oerattc party. C. P. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
PROF. M'UARTHA IN BnEwroN.
He Will Address Students of Industrii
 Institute,

He Will Address Students of Industrial
 Institute.
 Brewton. April 17.-(Special.) )-Prof. c. L. McCartha of Troy will deliver an address to the students of Downing Industrial School at tho Brewton In- stitute Saturday night.
 His subject will be. Live Long. Wide High" While his address will be especially to the school girls. the general public is cordially invited. He will occupy the pulpit In the Method ist Church Sunday morning.
 c. E. Hunter. formerly town marshal of Monroeville. has been elected to a position on the police force of Brew ton. A. l. Gay has been placed in charge of the street work.
 Dr. J. T. Boyd has returned home from Baltimore where he has been un- dergoing treatment in a sanitarium for some time His condition for some time was very critical. but be Is now rapid Iy recovering his health.
 Mir. and Mrs. R. C.. Pierce of Bir- mingham were recent guests of Mrs. s. enue.
 Mrs. H. G. Hester of New Orleans was the guest of Brewton friends this week.
 c. o. westmeyer and family left last night for El Paso. Tex. where they will in future reside.
 Mrs. Emma McGowin and children have returned from Mobile as perma- nent residents here.
 Mrs. Dora Donaldson of Pensacola WAS the guest of the family of Judge NJ. F. Brooks this week.
 Mrs. J. F. Flnlay Is visiting rela- tives and friends in Geneva.
 Mir and Mrs F. c. Strickland and baby of Pensacola are guests of rela- tives and friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
WORK AT McGREw's SHOALS.
Government Contract Will Be Finished
 Tn Summer.

Mobile, April Especial )-"The dam at McGrew's shoals, on Tombigbee river. will be completed this summer" said Lee Page today.
 MT. Page is employed on construction work at the shoals. He states that the locks at that point are completed and in working order; that the construction of the dam Is we'll under way and it's completion will finish the project and will give the river a low water depth of six feet for a distance of seventy miles above the docks.
 The government is now working eighty men but during the low water this summer that number will be in creased to over 300.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
GIRL CARED FOR.

The little Smith girl" found heg- girg on the streets several days ago will he taken care Gf. The Flks' Cluh yesterday notified Cgpta In Odom of the Salvation Army that they would nay aiI exnenses rNcessa-v for the little one's cave until Judge Savre should decide what would he done Tn her case. Savre Anrn 27. and will he then de ,ided Wea~-vh;'A the ch'ld tS to he IaFt under the care af the Salvation arr7v
 Smith the rirl's fatber was tried a few davs A ~n or the ehAf~e of vqRran- ~-. r~A --4~ -iv@> r'vtv S7vs ~hr@uS SN the rpnerasitv of the Elks. the Eirl --ilI k4 ~-Aii r-A.t4aA for urtn dehnite arra eerosnts have been made to place s- --@@S L~-s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
End. stay at san Diego.

San Diego, Cal, April 17-Wtth sailing orders issued for o'clock to- morrow morning, the stay of the American battleship fleet in San Diego practically ended tonight.
 The visit of the sixteen ships to this port, always will be looked upon as a memorable event In the city's history and plans already are under way for theserection of a commemorative monu- ment in the city's park where the of- ficial welcome to the state was ex- tended on Wednesday last.
 A ball to the junior officers of the fleet tonight at the Hotel del Coronado proved to be the most spectacular or the social entertainments that have marked the four days of the fleets presence in local waters. The decora- tions were elaborate to an Extreme. Flowers were banked about tf& alcoves and balconies, and the air was heavy with their mingled perfume Yellow peoples of California had a large place { nthe decorative scheme and there was also a wealth of Cherokee roses, wiid violets, carnations and the myriads or blossoms that are perennial under the warmth of the Southern map. Six teen electric stars represented the SIX teen ships and beneath each was sus- pended a life buoy fashioned of white flowers and bearing the name of one Of tho vessels of war. Flags and bunting formed a canopy over the room and red. white and blue effects In electric lighting completed the setting.
 Large liberty parties came ashore from all of the ships today and the sailors found all sorts of amusement provided for them Free matinees al the theatres. Wild West show, base hall games and varied sports maue the time in town pass all too quickly for the blue jackets and marines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
ISSUES SUNDAY ORDER.
Sailors Are Not to Participate in Pa.
 Fades That Day

Paso Robles. Hot Springs. Cal, April 1T.--Rear Admiral Evans. 1t is said. has declined to modify or change his orders in regard to the movement of the vessels of his fleet on Sunday to which some protests have been made.
 Upon representations made by the Church Federation and the Sunday League of Los Angeles he issued or dsrs that the officers and men should not participate in any parade or pub lie functions on that day.
 This has disarranged the program somewhat at Southern California ports and a number of protests have been received here. The Admiral has. how ever, refused to make any change in his orders, leaving the matter to the discretion of Rear Admiral Thomas
 Rear Admiral Evans Continues to gradually improve. though very slow ly. He is still weak and easily ex- hausted by any exertion.
 The treatment at the Hot Springs here has relieved him of all rheumatic pains, but 1t is becoming more and more apparent that 1t will require a long period of rest and quiet Ap restore his depleted strength and build up his reduced body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
ROAD PUTS UP MONEY
P. A. AND w. GIVES PENSACOLA
 FORFEIT FUND.
Promoters of Company Declare That Line Will Be Built Into Ala bsma--Robinson VIII Take
 the Posfma sfershfp,

Pensacola. Fla. April 17.--(special.) The city of Pensacola this morning received the sum of s15,000 as for -feiture on the franchises of the Pen- sacola, Alabama and Western and the Pensacola and Northeastern Railroads this amount having been placed in one of the local banks to be forfeited in case the promoters of these two rail- roads fail to build a certain number of miles of roadbed within a specified time.
 The matter has been hanging fire for some weeks. but when the Council agreed to pass a new ordinance. or introduce new one, the promoters of the two railways. who have a strong belief that the roads are to be con- structed, the money was ordered turned over to the city.
 This morning the City Treasurer called upon the bank having the de- posit and collected the amount depos- ting 1t to the credit of the city in its regular depository.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
RUSSELL IS CHOSEN
MOBILE MAN FOR ORATOR AT
 VETERANS REUNION.
Program Has Been Completed by Birm- ingham Committee And Forward ed to Adjutant General Mickle
 For Approval.

Birmingham, April i7-It was an- nounced here today that Col. E. L. Rus sell of Mobile. has been chosen orator for the annual reunion of Confederate veterans which will be held in Birm- ingham June 9. 10 and Ii.
 The local executive committee on ar engagements has drafted its tentative program and forwarded it to Adjutant General W. E. Mickle for approval.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
AdmIral pewey Can,t Go

Washington. April l7.--With expres. sions of sincere regret Admiral Dewey has declined invitations to participate in the festivities incident to the enter tainment of the Atlantic battlesh ip fleet on the Pacific coast. The invita- tions came from all the cities where the fleet Is to stop, but to each of them the Admiral. while indicating his appreciation of the honor shown him, was compelled to return a negative answer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
N.tIcunI J,nnrur ReIen.es

ry c. PulIiam of the National Lea sgue announced tonight that the following releases had been approved and pro mulgated:
 By Brooklyn to Jacksonville IS. A. L),- Thomas McMillan: to Nashville (S. La. George Hunter.
 By Circinanti to Birmingham. (S-L.), Earl L. FIeharty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
Roaa Run Mlnes Renume

Lexington. Ky. April 1.-The Ross Run iron mines in Bath County. owned by Alabama and Missouri capitalists have resumed work after a shut down during the financial stringency. This gives work to about 200 men. many of whom had spent almost their last dol far for food since the suspension.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
STEAMERS TO PANAMA.
United Fruit Company Building Three
 Fine Ones.

Fine Ones.
 Mobile. April 1.-The United Fruit Company is building at Glasgow, Scot land, three fine steamers for the Tan anna trade at a cost of more than two million dollars and will operate direct between Colon and Gulfports.
 The first steamer, the Herdia, is due to arrive at Colon on June 1. Her sister ships the Parismina and car largo will be delivered at the Panama port July 1 and August l. They will have a speed of fourteen knots ana hour and are expected to reduce the present time between Gulfports by tweuty-four hours, making the run each way in four days and a half.
 The steamers are to be $50 feet long over all, five thousand tons bur den and have accommodations for one hundred and twenty five irst-class passengers. Each steamer is to have five decks.
 The steamers will sail from New Orleans on Saturdays and arrive at Colon or Thursday mornings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Every man on the team will work harder today than they have vet. not only to make If three stra'@hts from Birmingham but to help Ross Helm land hts ~ame. for the Florala hoy is one of the most popular men in the ~ar'~ of the Climbers-and with the local fans too.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
Fire in Roof.

Fire in the roof of a residence in the 800" block between Perry and Court Streets alarmed the fire department shortly after o'clock last night The flames were easily extinguished and no considerable damage was done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
DouviIie Gets Judgment.

Judgment in the sum of $15,500 was awarded to E. E. Douville in the Cir cult Court late last night in his suit against the Skinner Manufacturing Company for t20.00o as commission on the sale of the plant and 100000 acres of land of the company.
 The case was heard year ago and judgment for the plaintiff awarded in the sum of S12,500. It was appealed. the judgment reversed and the case re- manded back for trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
The New Postmaster.

Rix M. Robinson. recently apointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate to be postmaster at Pen- sacola. this morning received his com mission. and announced that tomorrow he will assume office.
 He relieved Capt. W. H. Northup. who served for four years as post master. and who received a second ap- pointment at the hands of the Presi- dent, but who was rejected by the Sem ate. The new postmaster has announc- ed that temporarily he will retain the present assistant postmaster.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Y. W Prinsle. the young man run down by an automobile yesterday, con tinues in a very critical condition. While hope Is yet expressed that he may recover he has not shown inn provement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Tn discussing the Montgomery tenn veste~Hav ,-7o-.-i~rs. M,'len of The B'r- min cham Leadeer said that the week snots werA th'-H N"s@ and center rel !. Ha s'nf1eA ar ashv sr,li'@ after Rig Ed's word dArful stons and Ryan's throw In and dnnhie rIav tr the ninth: but he savs vow that Montgomery has real ball team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
TURNER MAKES BOND.
Ball of Hollands Slayer is Fixed al
 R3.E0O

Decatur. April 7.-(Special.)-Bas - com Turner. charged with the murder of Walter Holland. at Csddo. Lawrence County. on March '. was released today on a S8. 800 bond. at a habeas corpus trial held before Probate Judge J. c, Kmupe at Moulton. the County seat of Lawrence County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

So anx :ous was he tn get that hall to the plate in the ninth inning yes when he threw it. He said afterwa rds that he was deter,ni~ed either to drop the ball or to get 1t to the place In tir,n ta h~"d off Raub-and that's just what he did.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

The Law and order League held a meeting tonight at which Committees reported that they have discovered no violations of the g o'clock law. Other business transacted was not made pub lfe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Archie Persars is getting better and better every day. and If he don't make one of the star men of the league this year. tn ere will he trick in 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Moose Baxter made some great stops of low throws yesterday-and come to think of it the Moose is playing neat game of ball.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

The commencement exercises of the Alabama Medical College will be held in Temperance Hall on May 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

MaIarta Makes Pale SIcI iy Children.
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC. drives out malaria anu huiids m the system For grown people and IrL.,5.n. snc adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Game today will be called at 3:30 sharp, as Harry Vaughn wants to get of for BirminGh on the northhound brain of the Louisville and Nashville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Awer,c.u u.earu.,-

American League,--
 Boston. i: Washington. 2. New York. 2; Philadelphia. 2. Chica "n. 0: St. Louis. 1. Detroit. &: Cleveland. l2 National Leagues
 Cincinnati. 0; Chicago. 1. Philadelphia. 2; New York, 14. Brooklyn. 3: Boston. 2. St. Louis. 0: Pittsburg. 3. South Atlantic EeaEue'- Jacksonville. ': Macon. 6. Savannah. 3: Columbia. ?. Charleston. {: Augusta, l. Cotton States IIeaKues- GulfDort. 5: Vicksburg. o. Monroe. E: Jackson. 3.
 Columbus. 5: Meridian. 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
IAlii,NNOUNGNENIS
roR rAw oOIIECrOR
FOR TREAsURER

! hereby aupounce myself a candidate for
 the office of Tax Collector oI Montgomery
 County. subject .' the action of the Dem. ocratic Party. CHAS. B. TEASLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
CHOICE MEATS.

Spring Lamb, Beef, Pork, Veal and Mutton
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

BASEBALL RESULTS. At Atlantic City-Carlisle Indians, 6 University of Pennsylvania. ?.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont. gomery County. subject to the action of the Democratic primaries
 DAVID FLEMING
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
FOR CORONER.

hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic prl- mar. w. H. TICG
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself 8 candidate for Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 VIM. B. JONES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

I hereby announce myself a candidate for County treasurer. subject to the action of
 JAS F. FERRALL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself Q candidate for S-ounty Superintendent of Education. sub feet 10 the action of the Democratic par iV D. W. HARRISON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
National Leagues Cincinnati. 0; CT Phila delph ia. 2;
South Atlantic Teague,-
HANS WAGNER SIGNS.

VIII Play With Inc PittsburH NatlOnaI
 Team.
 Pittshurz. April 17.-"Hans" Wagner. idol of Pittsburg followers of base hall today sisyned contract to play with the PittsburR National League Club. and If everything goes along as planned, he will be Pirate shortstap in tomorrow's game at Cinc;nnati. There is no official announcement as to the terms. hut the popular belief is that Warner vets s1n.nh0 for his sea sor's work. Wagner and Drevfus left for Cincinnati on 2 night train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

bereby announce myself as e candidate f-r r. election as County Superintendent of Education. subject to the action of tho Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

[ hereby announce myself a candidate foe Coronsr for Montgomery County. subject 10 the Democratic primary.
 ". C. FULLER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

! hereby announce myself as a candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the ae- tion of the Democratic primary.
 1 ID N0I HER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself a candidate fns Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary
 A L TYSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
THE NEWS OF MOBILE
PILOT BOAT IS PUT IN THE FISH
 ING BUSINESS.
yeaaei Was Once Pride of the bef Pilots and Their F1riends-Nor- ton May Establish
 Paper.

Mobile. April i7.-(Special.)-The old schooner Louise Harper once the pride of the pilots of Mobile Bay. has been reduced to the grade of fishing smack.
 The Harper belonged to the pilots association and was used in their work of the Mobile bar.
 Many of the leading men of the State will recall with pleasure the cruises taken aboard her as guests Of the Pilots Association. In the storm Of September. 1906, she was blown ashore high and dry-and canal had to to be dug to float her again. Then she was sold and rebuilt as trading schooner.
 But her career in this field was short. A few weeks ago she was lifted out on the Bruce -ollinger. dock for overhauling and yesterday she was again fioated, q fullfledged fishing smack.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

F. Q. Norton. of Daphne, Is in Mo bile Investigating the possibilities in the publication of a weekly Journal in this city. Mir. Norton Is a writer of ability. He has been a contributor to the press and magazines for many years and was. editor and publisher of The Standard of Daphne, lately sold and merged with a Foley paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. [ hereby announce myself candidate for County Superintendent of Education, sub
 1ect to the action of the Democratic pri- mary. A A AlTCHHI>L-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

Treasurer of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Esmocratic Party.
 GEO. H. SHACKELFORD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

The Climbers leave tomorrow for the first road trip of the season. They go fe Nashville and play Monday. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. with Bibb Bernard's people, and Friday, Saturday. Monday and Tuesday with Billy Smith S gang in Atlanta. after which they come home. Nashville and Atlanta playing four games each here. Then the Climb . and tn en start on the first western trip. playing sixteen games down there. or twenty. including the four games In Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

While the team is on the road next week. Manager Ryan Is going to have box offce to a gong in front of the center of the grand stand. A clock in the box office will tell the man In work of the home team and the vis- itors. the pressing of a button. In the box office ringing the gong in front ,t Gf be done when it is time to 6hll the ---.,,,o trts ga avino- Manager Ryan the trouble and worry of running round and asking the time from different people in the audience. Another change to he made next week will be the nov ing of the score hoard. Ii will still he in the outfeld. but about seventy five feet to tho right of its present location. This is done so as to make # oa sie~ "n tho owes Of the batter. An cthnr char@e will he the laying CT a cinder path from the cars down the walk ard to the Zran nd stand. This will especially appeal to the ladies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

hereby announce myself ca Sdidate for tho office of County Treasurer sub 3ect to the action of the Democratio Primary. JASON H. SMITH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18

EVh HhEhNVhENs 1 hereby announce myself candidate for County Treasurer. subject tc the action of the Democratic primary.
 WILLIAM E, WHITING
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-18
PLANS ARE UPSET
SECRETARY or NAVY SENDS ORDER
 TO FLEET.
xe7u An~her at san Pedro And Re- mnin There Until sunday-- win Reach Monterey en
 May 1.

San Diego, Cal. April 1.-The plans and program for the Atlantic fleet for the next two or three of the california ports were upset at the last minute this afternoon by a telegram from Secretary of the Navy Metcalf.
 The Secretary directed that the fleet anchor at San Pedro in full formation and remain there until Sunday morn ing, when at o'clock the second, third and fourth divisions will proceed to their allotted anchorage at the other ports.
 The ships will illuminate at San Pedro Saturday night. The Secretary also directed that the fleet arrive Tn Monterey Friday morning. May l. on the following day, Saturday May z, the first squadron is directed to go 10 Santa Cruz. The second squadron will follow there Monday. May {.