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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
MOBILE WON'T ACT
BUSINESS MEN DECLINE TO PASS
 RESOLUTIONS.
Chamber of Commerce and Commercial Club Take No Part in Investi-
 gatlOn of Fruit Com
 pany Methods.

Mobile. April 2.-(Special. )-The joint rivers and harbors committee held a meeting today at the Chamber of Commerce and a committee of five was appointed to visit Washington to confer with Alabama representative in Congress relative to appropriations for Mobile and with view to deepening the channel to twenty-seven feet. A resolution was passed in amended form to the effect that the representa- tives be advised that $200,000 be spent in deepening and improving the har- bor, th.s without prejudice to acquir- ing of the new dredge provided for some time ago.
 Here the matter of Senator Johnson. introducing the bill in Congress calling for an investigation of the methods of the United Fruit Company, came up.
 Colonel Russell, Vice-President of the Mobile and Ohio, stated that th.s action was detrimental to Mobile and may drive the corporation out of the State. which would prove very hurtful. as it spent over a million dollars here last year.
 Colonel Russell asked that some ac- tion protesting against the Senator's course be taken. but 1t was refused, Chairman Pillans ruling that the body had no authority to do so.
 The Commercial Club also declined to take any action in the matter.
 Represenatives of the United Fruit Company appeared at directors meet ing of both clubs, headed by Vice president Russell of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company, and urged the members to request the withdrawal or the resolution. as the case or the American Banana Company was in the United States Supreme Court ana 10 await until a decision was reached.
 Onnosition appeared in the shape of +ba Mobtle capitalists and the move ment was killed.
 Al the two meetings called today for the purpose of discussing the action of Senator Johnston in introducing the resolution asking that the Department of Commerce and Labor investigate the United Fruit Company at this port and it's metsod of doing business one of the meetings at the Commercial Gu b and the other at the Chamber of Com nerce. the former meeting was ad- iourned when Manager White of the con1pany took the floor and asked that the meeting adjourn, withdrawing his renuest to the club to meet and con- demn the action of the United States Senator, while the other meeting de- cided not to take any action whatever.
 At the Chamber of Commerce meet ing representatives were present of the United Fruit Company and the Amer ican Banana Company. a representa- tive of the United Fruit Company stat ing that it had been put In a false light and wished the commercial bod les to take action against the action of the Senator from Alabama.
 The arguments a times were very long and heated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
POLITICS IN MOBILE
RETIREMENT OF MIR. sCHwARZ
 CAUSES TALK.
E6orts of Good Government Club Are Now Centered on EIectins Mir. Walsh President of
 Council.

Mobile, April 2.--(Special.)-wh the withdrawal. of Lag Schwarz from the race for the mayoralty became generally known this morning 1t caused quite a sensation In political circles as no one had any idea that he intend ed taking this step.
 His withdrawal changes the politi- cal race altogether as on Mir. Schwarz splitting the vote with the present of- nceh older. Mayor Pat J. Lyons, was the main point on which the Shepard followers hoped to gain office. although they state they are out as hard as ever and will continue to work for their candidate.
 It is conceded by the Business Gov srnment Club members, the orsaniza- tion which put forth the ticket which MT. Shepard heads, that their chances of success are not as bright as they were with Mr. Schwarz in the run ming. as he was certain to poll many of the votes that will so to MT. Lyons with Mir. Schparz retired.
 The Business Government Club has centered all its work on Walter F. Walsh. for President of the Council and Mayor pro tenn. and in political circles he Is conceded victory, althou xll friends of Francis J. Inge, who Is one of the present administration, claim that his election Is certain.
 NO matter what the result of the races for the different offices of the winning candidates when the vote Is counted after the primaries will know that he has been in hot political fight as this election promises to be the most hotly contested Mobile has wit messed in many years.
 The Business Good Government Club. the organization which has put forth ticket for election at the next mu- nicipal election. announced today that they will hold another and the third rally tom orrow night in the Fourth Ward at the corner of Scott and Dau- phin Streets.
 Among the speakers programmed are: J. C. Rich. W. H. Mcintosh. William c. Fftts. Chairman of the Good Gov ernment Club, and Charles NJ Shepard. candidate for Mayor. Other candf- dates on the ticket will In all proba- bility deliver. addresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
NEGRESs IN HOSPITAL. Mobile Woman Found Injured on She'll
 Road.

Mobile, April 2.-(Spec ial.)-The po- lice station was notified by telephone today that a negro woman had been found dead on the Ray Shell road sev- eral miles below the city. but on the Coroner reaching the scene 1t was found that the woman was not dead but was injured about the back and head.
 It was learned that her name is Pearl Lewis and her husband was ar rested charged with beating the wo- man.
 When found the woman was uncon- scious and not dead. The Coroner eall- ed for the city ambulance which brought the injured negro to the city hospital.
 An examination proved that she was not seriously injured ana will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Important to all Women
 Readers of this Paper.

Women are as subject. to- Kidney troubles as men, which fact is often overlooked.
 Many woman's complaints often prove to be nothing else but kidney trouble. or the result of kidney or bladder dis ease.
 If the kidneys are not in healthy condition. they will cause the other organs to become diseased.
 You may suffer | great deal with pain in the back. bearing-dow feel :ngs. headache and loss of ambition.
 Poor health makes you nervous. irri- table and may be despondent; 1t makes any one SO.
 But thousands of irritable, nervous. tired and broken-down women have re- stored their health and strength by the use of Swamp Root. the great Kidney. Liver and Bladder Remedy.
 Swanp-Root brings new life and &C., tivity to the kidneys. the cause of such troubles.
 Many send for a sample bottle to see what Swamp Root, the great Kidney. Liver and Bladder Remedy. will do for them. Every reader of th:s paper. who has not already tried it, may address Dr. Kilmer & Co.,, Binghamton. N. r.. and receive sample bottle free by mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
nsru r.orxe I,eftwich,s Tea.

Che of the pretty teas or the season was given this afternoon by Mrs George Leftwich in honor Of her sis- ter, Miss Ricketts.
 The drawing room was fragrant with Duchess roses and in the library where the punch bowl was placed req roses lent a pretty glow and a garland of these red roses and grapes decorated fine punch gowl. The dining room, which is done in blue and gold. had for tha centre of the tea table bunch of sweet peas and the silver candelabra held pale blue tapers and shades.
 Those who served in the dining room were: Mrs. William Provost. Mrs. Hen " Chamberlain and Misses Margaret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Concert.

The concert of the Ladies Aid Society this evening fulfilled it's promise of en- joyment. The numbers were delight fully rendered and the building was filled with a representative audience. The following is the program;
 Recitation-Mrs. J. B. Waterman.
 Violin Solo-Because-Mr. VIII Jones'.
 Vocal Solo-Miss Annis Louise Nor r.ss.
 Rccitation--Miss Sadler of New fork' Vocal Solo-Mr. Halliwell.
 Amusing Stories-Mr. Grant
 Vocal Solo--Miss Heustis'
 Violin Solo--Mrs. Grant.
 Accompanist Miss Kittls Bei'e Stirling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
A Season of Opera.

Mobile, April 2-(Special)- next Tuesday night a supplementary season of opera will be put on at the Mobile Theatre, the Winter-Garden Opera Company which as been playing at the Baronne Street Opera house be- ing the company engaged.
 This company comes from the Cres- cent City. highly praised by press and public. and the innovation. the first to be put on at the Mobile Theatre in any summer season is expected to be well patronized.
 Many of the actors in the company are well known in Mobile and will no doubt make good here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
ELKs TO GO TO TEXAS.
Members of Mobile Lodge Interested in
 naIlaa Meeting.


 Mobile, April 2-(SpeciaD D--Follow- ing the installation of the newly elect ed officers of the Elks at their lodge tonight, when a banquet was given, plans were taken up for the arrange ment of large delgation to attend the Elks convention or grand lodge session at Dallas, Texas, July 12 to IT.
 Exalted Ruler Hervey who was in- stalled tonight will in all probability within the next few days, name ar- rangement committees which will im- mediately begin work looking into the railroad fares and other matters per- taining to the trip.
 Many of the local Elks have signi- fled their intention of taking the trip and it Is safe to say that when Grand Lodge Representative c. L. Schweizer and District Deputy of Alabama c. w.. Soost. leave for the reunion the majori- ty of members of Mobile Lodge No 1Os will accompany them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Spring Medicine

The best is Hoods Sarsaparilla. It is the best because it does the most good.
 While it makes the blood pure, fresh and lively, it tones the stomach to bet ter digestion, creates an appetite, stimu- lates the kidneys and liver, gives new brain, nerve and digestive strength.
 An unequaled list of cures-4o366 tes- timonials in two years proves its merit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Banana Compnny suit..

The suits of Camors-McConnell and Company vs. H. L. Mcconnell and the Camors- Mcconnell Company vs. the American Banana Company were called fin the United States Court today but were continued.
 The first suit alleges that Mcconnell agreed not to enter the fruit busi- ness for a stated length or trme out violated hls contract. The other al- leges that the American Banana Com pany secured rights and concessions of the other company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Ne,Us of Mobile Society

Taylor. Josephine Chamberlain. Helen Rich. Emma Porter Pope. Mary and Agnes Mcintosh. Mre. Harris Vaughan served the punch. and Mrs. Leftwtch and Miss Ricketts, each wearing be- coming princess gowns of white ba- tiste and lace over silk. were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Charles Shawhan and Mrs. John Cochran.
 Young Matron's Card Club.
 Mrs. Sam Frenkel was hostess TOT the YounR Matrons' Card Club this af- ternoou and entertained the members and a few invited guests at her at- tractive home, when roses ana cut flowers added a charming finish 10 ths delightful occasion.
 Personal Notes.
 MT. I. B. Dortch left tonight TOT Canon City. Colo, where he will Joih his wife and daughter.
 MT. Samuel Kress. of New York, is tn inc city for few days.
 Mrs. M. M Douthiet, of Birmingham, is visiting her sister. Mrs. James l.. Coleman.
 MT. and Mrs. D. R. Burgess. who are at nresent in New York, will sall m June on the Mauretania for summer In Europe, accompanied by their daush ter, Miss Ethel Burgess.
 Miss Minnie valverde. of Pasca gould, has returned home aiter S' visit to friends in Mobile
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
 UNIFORM RANK IN MOBILE.
The Mobile Knights Meet And Elee
 0fftcera

Mobile, April 2-(Specia)-At a meeting held last night in the hall of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias the name was changed from Gulf City No. 1 to Alabama No. 1, and muster election and installation was held.
 Captain T. J. Ford was unanimously re- elected to serve the new rank as captain, while w R. Davol was ad- vanced from second to first Lieutenant Guy Burgess was advanced from right guide to second. Lieutenant B. A. AL len was reelected treasurer and D. K. Reed was elected secretary.
 After the business meeting the thirty-nine members present marched to a cafe where they enjoyed a ban quet. They will go to Boston in May to be present at the national conclave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Nfnre Cnasf ArfilIerr.

It has been semi i-officially announced that another battery is to be sent to Fort Morgan as sea coast artillery and will be assigned to ten days prac- tice with Battery A. Seacoast Artil- lery, of Mobile.
 While not officially confirmed this information coincident with the visit of Captain Hayne of the regular army and Adjutant General Graves of the State, it appears to be relible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
WORK FOR SCHOOLS.
Mobile Committees Are Now Soliciting
 Funds.

Mobile, April 2-(SpeciaD-Th morning the committees appointed to canvass funds for the maintenance of schools began their labors. starting out from the parlors of the Cawthon Hotel.
 The business portion of the city was divided into about twenty districts. From reports from the committees they have met with the most liberal response and everyone seemed willing to give something towards the maintenance of the excellent school system of Mobile County.
 The committees state that in the event any relief is received by legisla- tion the money that citizens have ap- propriated will be promptly refunded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Rife in TrouaeRa.

With a Winchester rife concealed by placing it in the leg of his panta- looms, Sam Brown. a strange negro in this city, was taken into custody last night in the lower section of the city an officer arresting him upon the charge of being a dangerous and suspicious character. When search ed, the rifie. loaded with fifteen cartridges of SS- calibre was found. and in addition large number of cartridges weer found upon the person of the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
/ ALBA CASE SET FOR TRIAL. Brother of Young Man Comes 10 ms
 AlN,

Mobile. April 2.--(speciaL)--Tor tne ,h1rS ti,,s the case of W. H. Alba. the young % New orleans man. charged with ,h. tSsft of $500 from a Mississlppian, ras,ainr near Meridian, J. M. Peaton, was postponed this morning.
 Alba's brother. lawyer or New or. thSt he would interest himself in be- half of his brother If the court would allow him time.
 The attorneys for both sides came to an agreement to postpone the case until Tuesday next to allow Alba brother to consult local attorneys rel atIve to defending his brother and also to gather evidence in the case.
 J. Nj. Peaton. the man who swore to tbe warrant against Alba. has left the city and 1t is not expected that he will return unless ordered to do so by the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Governor |. Expected.

Governor Conner and State Auditor Brandon will reach the city tomorrow and will remain several hours. Their visit is ocasioned by the High School Commission as members of which they are touring the Southern part of the State. They will remain several hours tomorrow night and will leave Satur- day morning for Atmore where they will hold meeting Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Death of Mrs. Glover

Mrs. Julia Williams Glover. wife of Alfred Y. Glover, well known and highly respected all over the city, died today. She leaves. besides her hus- band. several children, several brothers and sisters. among whom Is Dr. Joseph F. Williams and her mother, Mrs. Julia A. Williams, also an aunt and uncle, Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Bush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Princeas Ia Iniured.

Dresden, April 2.-Princess Mathilda of Saxony. sister of King Frederick Augustus, met with a serious accident while riding In the meadows outside the city yesterday. Her right collar bone was broken and her shoulder se- verely bruised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
WILL PLAY SUNDAY.
Cleveland Team Scheduled for Game fin 5r Mobile.

Mobile. April 2.--(SpeciaL)-Secre- tary Charles z. Colsson of the Mobile Baseball Association announced posi- lively today that Larry Lajoie and his Cleveland American League Maps will come to Mobile Sunday for game with the local squad of Southern Leaguers.
 The fans are highly elated at the coming of the Maps. as they figure they can get a line on the New Orleans Pel- jeans in this way as the Clevelands come here from the Crescent City where they have been playing the Pelicans for several games and the fans will compare the showing made by the two Southern League teams against the big ieaKuers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Large Number of Steamers for FRel.

Ten steamers. the largest number ever to call here for coal in any one month, came into this port during the month of March from Cuff ports for fuel. The steamers had taken cargoes at other Gulf ports, and on their voy- ages to foreign ports put in here for bunker coal, owing to the fact that it can be obtained much more advantage ousIy and cheaper than elsewhere. The vessels took out during this period total of 6,3O3 tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
MERCY FOR CONNELLY'
MOBILE CITIZENS TO SEND PETI- TI0N TO THE GOVERNOR.

Policeman Is Serving Two Years For Killing Alex Collins Tn . Fight.
 News Of The Gulf
 City. Mobile, April 2.--(Special )--Signed by ten of the jury which convicted and also by two judges and numerous cit- izens of the city a petition will in the next few days be presented to Gov ernor Conner asking for a pardon for Mike Conolly. the police officer who was convicted of the murder of Alex Collins. saloon keeper. end who is serving two years.
 Collins was killed during a drunken free for all fight more than year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
steel PInnt snspends.

Chicago, April 2-The Standard Steel Car Company at Hammond. Ind, closed down today. A few weeks ago 800 men were dropped from the pay rolls. The closing of the works today throw an additional 1900 men out of work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Port Statistics.

Revised statistics compiled by the customs officials, showing the business of the port for the month of March, reveals the valuation of all exports from Pensacola during the month of March to be nearly $2,000.0o0, instead of $1 1500.000 as shown in the nrst statement, due to a clerical error.
 The report also shows thirty-seven vessels to have entered from foreign and domestic ports during the period, with forty-two clesrauces for foreign and domestic ports. The duties col lected on imports aggregated s7S4.SS. with total collections of S2,542.4l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
rorthnlwhtiy Reading CluR

The members of the Forthnightly Reading Club enjoyed the meeting this morning with Mrs. Rubira and after several amusing short stories wer4 read, dainty refreshments were serysd from q table pretty with pink roses and presided over by Miss Coriune Orfon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
The Lenten Bridge Club.

The Lenten Bridge Club met this af- ternoon ct the Country Club at 3 o'clock, with two tables of players who are members all present, and the lucky winners were presented with seat of gold pins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Coal for Mexico.

The first cargo Of coal Tor the MeXI- can Government to leave here on contract which has been made by the Government for coal from the Ala bama district is now being loaded on the Mexican steamer oaxaca. which ar rived in port yesterday.
 The vessel, which is owned by the Government. is to take out about z.ooo tons. and each month for the next year this quantity Is to be shipped. The Oaxca came here about thirty days since and took out cargo as an ex- periment, and since that time con tract has been signed for the ship ments. This contract is an entirely separate one from that which the Na- tionaf Railways of Mexico Is to make with Birmingham parties for the ex- portat.on of 10000 tons per month through this port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

New Orleans. April 2.--Cleared Strs Matador. (BrD. OXburgh. Havre Nth. (Br.), Richards. Sagua Ia Grande; Mo bila. (Cuban), Macdonald. Livingston via Belize, Puerto Cortez and Port Bar rios; Eriphia (Ger), Bellmann, Copen- hagen and Aarhuus via Norfolk; Flor ida (Amn.), Hamilton. Port Arthur. with bargas Dallas and Magnolia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Pr,aoners Escape.

Escaping three hours after oeInS sentenced to long terms in the peni- tentiary. Joe Jones convicted Of at tempted rape. and Ed Malone for ar son, are at large. with officers here and in Santa Rosa County. in search of them. The two negroes were sen fenced to seven and six years. respec- lively, yesterday afternoon. Immedi- steIv thereafter they were taken in charge by an agent of the lessee of state conv.cts and started to the camps of the Escambia Land and Man ufacturing Company. Although the negroes were handcuffed together. they managed to jump from the train and made their escape. Malone Is eonsid- cred to be one of the most desperate chara cters ever before a local court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

GARRAtabS-For those who prefer medicine in tablet form. Hoods Sarsaparilla is now put up h ehocolated tablets called Sarsatabs, as well as in the usual liquid form. Sarsatabs have identt; cally the same curative properties as the liquid form besides accuracy of dose, convenience, econ onay = there being no loss by evaporation, break aee or laakaRe Sold by druggists or sent by mail.
 c. l. Hood Co.,, Lowell, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

Port Eads. April 2.-Arrived: Strs. John Wilson. CNor), Hansen. Blue fields. Excelsior. (Amn.). Birney, Ha- vana; Chickah ominy. CBr.), Clarke. Bocas del Toro.
 Sailed: Strs. Sicania, GtaL). Finite, Genoa via Norfolk; Rosina. CBr.). Harry. Ceiba team yacht Anita (Amn) Hall, jacksonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile. April 2-Cleared: Strs. Blue- fields, (Nor), Lange, Port Limon; Helen. (Nor). Sivertson. Puerto Cortez: Albanian, (Br) Harrison. Liverpool
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
The EowIing Club.

Miss Dorothy Donald was hostess this morning for the Bowling Club at the Country Club. and the members were all on hand to enjoy her gracious hos. pitality and also some good games or ten pins.
 Trfe guests on this occasion who helped vie with the members for the pretty prize were: Misses kirkpatrick Lyman, Reed of New York, and Vir- ginia sims.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

I hereby announce myself as . candidate for reelection County Superintendent of Education. subject to the action of the Democratic primary. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

Malaria Makes raie Blood. ~.. rn. oia standard GROVES TAsTELEsSS ttIsyy TONIC. drivss out malaria ana sr,ias m, inc system. For grown p,cpIe and Children, koc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

hereby announce myself candidate for County Superintendent of Education. sub- feet to the action of the Democratic par " D. W. HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Coroner for Montgomery County. subject '' '"' W. c. FULLER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-03
Cnnmha Imrroving.

Reports from ApalachicoIa this morn" ing, where Hon. ]. N. Coombs. the Re publican boss of Florida. lies critically i'll. are to the effect that he spent much better nigh last night than at any time since his illness of two weeks ago. and there is now some hope en- tertained for his recovery According to telegrams received here he IS stiii unconscious, but Is not as restless as heretofore. and appears to be suherins less than heretofore.