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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
CHOkED HIS WIFE.
Negro Threatens With Axe And I
 SfranUlRa Her

Negro Threatens With Axe And Then
 StranEles Her.
 Choked Into insensibility after hav- ing been threatened with death by an axe. Florence Townsend. a negress, was found lying upon the floor of her house on Greyhound Street yesterday after neon by a physician summoned by the neighbors Sam Townsend. her hus- band. was arrested by Officers Ham, mond and Marshall at 9:15 o'clock last night and does not deny that he was the assailant.
 It is said that Townsend had a fall ing out with his wife and last night entered the house with an axe in his hand threatening to kill her Then he sprang upon the negress. cowed by fear. and checked her until she vas gasping for breath, finally hurling her upon the floor. A physician was cafIed to her aid and the police were notified of the assault.
 The condition of the injured negress Is serious. The impress of fingers IS plainly marked upon her throat and the flesh is much bruised eVidenciug the violence of the assault, It IS sup posed that Townsend intended to Kill her. Until the result of the woma n S injuries are definitely known. he will be held on the charge of suspicion.
 
 Everybody that saw Baxter knock that home run send their clothes to stOkes' Place, and have them pressed GA, South Perry. Phone 635.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
FALLS s FEET FROM
 BUILDING TO PAVEMENT

Mobile. April l-Paul Flynn, working on the new building of the Mobile Electric Company at Monroe and Royal streets fell dist ance of thirty-hve feet, striking the ground head first and Is yet alive.
 Flynn is an expert on iron structural work and came here from New Or leans. On examination at the city hos pital showed that he sustained a frac- ture of the skull and other slighter i'm juries. none of which is believed to be fa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
"John Barker, You,re N.~..r

BirminEham. Ap-N 15.--(Special, )- When John Barker, once deputy under Sheriff Higdon, who has had a simiiar position now under two sheriffs opened his desk this morning. he .discovered d mysterious letter. with big black hand drayn thereon and the following words "John Barker. you are next" MT Barker could not explain tie pres ence of the. letter. and wh.ie he be- lieves that 1t is the work of practf- cal joker, he Is taking no chances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
UNDER SERIOUS CHARGE.

Greenville. April 15.-(SpeciaD- Sheriff Watson returned last night from Crenshaw county. bringing a young white man. Amos Warren. who is un- der charge of the murder of Maurice Golson. negro. who was killed Sunday night.
 The murder occurred at Dock. this county, as Golson was returning from church and near his home. He was shot in the abdomen and arm. and though mortally wounded, ran home reaching the yard before he fell. He lived a few hours,
 The excitement in the neighborh ood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
MIR. RICH OF MOBILE
 TALKS IN WASHINGTON

Washington. April Especial. )-J. c. Rich. the well known Mobile lawyer. Is here. He says in an interview that Bryan will be nominated at Denver, but the conservative voters in the South do not think he can be elected; that Alabama will send a Bryan delegation; that Taft Is the choice of Alabama Re- pubiicans for the presidency. and that If the negro question could be elimi- mated 1t would Ia,t be long before Ala bama could be put down in the Repub- lican column.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
Take trip to Havana on the "rama Nacional" Limited. Fare Be.
Houae is Dertroved

Brewton. April 15.-(SpeeiaL)--Af few days ago the residence of J. c. Cor who lives four miles from Brewton In the Harold's Mill neighborhood, was destroyed by fire. together with It's en- tire contents. Mir. Cox and fsuJI,, were left in destitute circumstancaS as all their worldly possessions were destroyed. A subscription list was cJrS culated here for their relief, which was liberally responded to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

was intense. among both races Gol- son belongs to one of the best families of negroes ip Lowndes county, all be- ing industrious and iaw-abfding. He was saving his money and had lived with Mir. J. C. Black for number of years. z
 Mir. Warren lived fin the neighbor- hood of Dock. He was arrested just over the Crenshaw line by Sheriff Wat son and brought to jail here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
ROBBERY IN SELMA
THIEVES ENTER THE SALOON OF
 A. R. LEONARD,
Secured a Quantity of Merchandise and Escaped Unmolested--The
 News of the Central (.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, April IS.


 Selma. April IS. The A. R. Leonard saloon. at the corner of Water and Sylvan Streets. was entered by thieves during last night.
 An entrance into the saloon was made through aT rear door and the thieves worked unmolested and left after they secured what they wanted. It is stated that the thieves secured large quantity of valuables. A large sum of money was secured from the cash drawer and cash register but the amount Is not made public A duan- nty of jewelry which was in the sa- loon was also taken by the thieves The police department was notifed Of the robbery early this morning. A careful investigation of the premises was made but no clue as to the thieves was secured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
COUNCIL CALLS HALT
PUTS CHECK ON PERFORMERS" OF
 BIRMINGHAM.

Declines to Adopt Ordinance RexuIat-
 ing Advertising of Liquor--
 Law LeaRuers Fill The
 City Hall.
 Birmingham, April 15--(Special)-- City Council tonight declined to adopt the ordinance prohibiting the storing of liquors in the city aimed at the legitimate social clubs and also the ordinance to prevent the publication of liquor advertisements and posting of liquor bills about the city.
 The city hall was crowded with preachers and members of the Law and Order League but all argument was ruled out except by members of the Council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
WALTER SMITHS FUNERAL.
Remains of Unfortunate Young Man
 Are Laid to Rest

The funeral of Walter Smith. drown cd Saturday night in the Alabama River, and whose remains were only recovered Monday afternoon. was held at 10 o'clock yesterday morning from Tice's undertaking parlors. Many friends of the young man attended the services.
 The Rev. R. R. Ellison oficiated at the ceremony and the interment was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
 The pallbearers were: J. T. Thomp- son, T. R. O'Brien, J. NJ. Browder. J. Meyer, w. M. strickland and Joe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
WEEKLY PRESS CLUB.
Executive Committee Meets April IT To
 Transact Business.

A meeting of the executive commit tee of the Weekly Press Club. of Ala bama has been called by D. c. Burson, president, and W. D. Sowell, secretary, for Friday April IT. and will be held at Il o'clock.
 At the meeting will be considered such business as may be brought be- fore them. Because a complete list of the newspapers of the State could not be obtained at the time of the organi- zation of the club January 27, many papers were not advised of the fact. It is requested that any applications for membership in the club be forwarded to the Secretary at once.
 The Executive Committee is as fol- lows: D. c. Burson, W. D. Sowell, M W. Camper. F. V. Evans, ]. B. Stanley
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
ARREsrs IN MoNRoEvILLE.
School Professor Wanted fin Covfng-
 ton County for Forgery.

ton C0umfy TOT ForMery.
 Monroeville. April 15.-(Special )- Mfr. c. NJ. Powell. better known as Prof. c. Nj. Powell. was arrested at Mexia. four miles west of this place. on q warrant issued in Covsngton Coun- ty, on charge of forgery. The war rant was executed by Mir. B. H. Stall worth, deputy sheriff. of this place. Powell was placed in jail and later was turned over to Mir. Hutchison, who carried him to Evergreen. Mir. Powell came to Mexia some time ago purport- ing to be from Birmingham. He taught a winter school here.
 J. c. Manning was also arrested here yesterday on charge of assault to murder. Manning was placed in jail and later was released on bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

from Stone street car on Hoiconnbe street at about s:30 o'clock last night, and severely bruised.
 The negress 1t fs said, was respon- sible for the accident and no arrests were made N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
etnrrn gtoun Cnrr.

afternoon slightly disrupted traffic on the street car lines. Two cars on the Court Street Line were disabled and the sch edule was broken for some time. No serious damage was done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
CARRIED TO EUFAULA.
Remains of W. E. Besson Were Buried
 nf OLA H0mne

The funeral of William E. Besson. who died in Montgomery Monday. took place in Eufaula yesterday afternoon. The deceased lived for many years in that city, and his remains were taken there for interment. Numerous friends from Montgomery attended the ser. vices
 The pallbearers were: J. W. Durr, Jr., Lawrence Lee, Robert H. Greene, William Fields, Charles Vaughan and Frank A. Rhodes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
paptist Young People to Meet.

Haptist Young People to Meet. The regular monthly meeting of the City Baptist Young Peoples Union will be held at the Southside Baptist Church Thursday evening at o'clock. All members and friends are expected.
 D. B. Byrd,
 President. E. L.. Davant, Sec.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

hereby announce myself . candidate fos the offIce of Tax Assessor of Montgom. cry County. subject to the action of ths Democratic party. G A. SOLOMON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
CENTRAL OF CEORCI
 RAILWAY.

Arrival and departure of trains Union pan senger station. Montgomery Ala c,,S rent Schadules corrected to data
 DEPART. For Union 6pringa Troy. Andalusla. Eufaula. Ozark. Americus Alba ny, ColumbuA Macon. Savannah and Augusta ... :. G!GspD4 Bufaula. Fort GaineS Dawson, Americus. Albany. col'bus. Macon sI10am
 ARRIVE. From Savannah. Augusta. Macon. Columbus Albany. Amerieus. Ozark. Eufaula- Andalusia. Troy, and Union Springs .. .. e. ... III t1oAm From Macon. Columbus Albany AmerIcus. Dawson. Ft. Gaines. Eu- faula. Andalusia. Troy. Union Spgs T;Espm
 ALL TRAINS DAILY. For further Information write apply to Brookes. c A, 102 Montgomery SGi & .. surratt. D. T. A.. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

1 hereby announce myself . candidate fog County treasurer. sub5eot to the action Ol the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

hereby announce myself as c candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the ae- tion of the Democratic primary.
 l. n. COLLIER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

the Office of Tax Assessor of Montgomery County, subject to the action of the Deua-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
AMERICAN SOLDIERS IN
 FIGHT WITH FL HPINOS

Manila. April 15.---A private tele- gram not concerned oficiaIiy renorts an engagement between regular troons and constabulary and Moro outlaws near Lanao. town on the Island of Mindanao.
 Two members of the constsbularv are reported killed. and three soldiers wounded.
 A column composed of a battalion of the 18th Infantry and constahulary under command of Colonel Davis has been following band of outlaws and 1t Is presumed that they overlook them and an engagement ensued
 Washington. April 15.--More or less trouble has been experienced by the war department with the Moroe. par ticularly in the J.anao district of Mindanao. where the outlaws pursue an Indian-like warfare which makes It difhcult for the soldiers to apprehend them.
 Less than two months ago there was a fight between the constabulary and some outlaw natives in that sec- tion and Lieutenant Allen, a guard of the constabular was slightly wound ed.
 Today's advices from Manila to the Insular Bureau report that cable com munication with Zamboaga on the Is- land of Mindanao Is interrupted, which probably accounts for the lack of ofl- cial advices regarding the engagement in which Colonel Davis and his com mand participated,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION hereby announce myself candidate for County Superintendent of Education cub. ject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary. k M MITCHELL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

1 hereby announce myself c candidate Roz the office of Tax Assessor of Montgomsry County. subject to the action of the Dem- oeratto party. C. P. ANDERSON
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

Woman Falls From Car. Lucy Clayton. an old negress. fell
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

hereby announce myself . candidate foe Treaeurer of Montgomery County. subject to the action Of the Esmocratle Party.
 F GEO. Fl. SHACKELFORn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont. gomery County. subject to the action of
 DAVID FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

hereby announce myself a candidate for rounty Superintendent of Education. sub feet to the action of the Democratic par fv D. ". HARRISON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
lANNOUN(EMENISI

FOR TREASURER. hereby announce myself candidate fol County Treasurer. subject to the action ol the Democratic primary. .. WILLIAM B. wHITIN0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

hereby snnounce myself q eaSdidats for the office of County Treasurer, sub- feet to the action of the Democratic Primary. JASON Fl. SMITH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

I hereby announce myself as a candidate F-,r Ts-eiectjon as County Superintendent Of Education. subject to the action of the oemoirAic " eovYNa~o~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

I hereby announce myself a candidate fog Member Board of Rsvenua subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 VIM. B. JONES'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
Knn rAx AaAEaanR.

FOh TAX ASSESSOR.
 hereby announcs myself . candidate for the office of Tax Assessor of Montgomefy sHaS sssssss to es esSn of oirM sh. I hereby announce my.elf ssndldat. sos cSgstS sS6Jses to 'he assioR S5 the p:m I hereby announce myself . candidate fos the offIce of Tax Assessor of Montgorn. fy SSrnts ssss sDS,sss 'G the ss,ISS eS ,h' FOR SUPERINTENDENT OF EDUCATION. County superintendent of Education' cub. iS 5ect to the action of the Democratic prl- mary. & M MITCHELL hereby announce myself a candidate for rounty Superintendent of Education. sub fy. D. ". HARRISON. F-,r T.-eiection as County Superintendent Of Education. subject to the action of the Democratic primary W. CONVICTION.
 FOR CORONER.
 hereby announce myself a candidate for reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Demoeratic pri- mar. w. H. TICB Coronsr for Montgomery County. subject to the DemocratiO primary v,,ywa
 FOR BOARD OF REVENUE. 1 hereby announce myself candidate for Member Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary
 JAMES H. COOK. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of Board of Revenue subject to Ih~ action of the Democratic primary.
 N J. oRETLs hereby announce myself a candidate fns Member Board of Revenue. subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 A. L. TYSON. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member Board of Revenue, subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 VIM. B. JONES. I hereby announce myself a candidate for Member of the Board of Revenue of Mont. gomery County, subject to the action of
 DAVID FLEMING. FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE, BEAT g. ! am candidate for Justice of the Peace for Beat Three. subject to the primary of the Democratic party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16

I hereby announce myself q candidate foR Coronsr for Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
FOR CORONER.

hereby announce myself a candidate foF reelection as Coroner of Montgomery County. subject to the Democratic pri- mar. w. H, TIEE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-04-16
FOR ROARD or REyENUF

hereby announce myself a candidate fns Mernher Board of Revenue subject to the action of the Democratic Primary.
 A. |. TYSON.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
SOURCE OF WATER
SUPPLY NOT ADEQUATE.
Report Of Water Engineer Fairlie, OF
Baltimore, DiShear.ening.

MIR. Fairlie, of Baltimore. a member
of the engineering firm engaged by the
Mayor and Town Council to make sur
veys and submit estimates for the intro
duction of water and sewerage system
for the town. made his report to Coun-
Gil last Monday night, when the regular
monthly meeting of that body took
place.
1t was Mr.. Fairlie's intention to Sc
cure the supply of water from Trout
Run, stream east of Mountain Lake
Park. and from a survey recently made,
of sufficient elevation to furnish an
adequate pressure in all parts of town,
the proposed site of the dam across the
stream being about two hundred and
sixty feet above the old court house. At
the time the stream was inspected by
the engineer and members of the COun-
Gil a supply deemed wholly adequate to
furnish water for the town at all sea-
sons of the year was flowing through
the channel, but since the prolonged
dry spell has been on the bed of the
channel is almost dry, or at least the
water has diminished to such an extent
that Mr.. Fairlie is of the opinion that
it would be inadvisiable to depend on
Trout Run as a source Of supply and
hence that stream will be no longer con-
sidered.
The report of the engineer is indeed
great disappointment to the Council
as well as to the people generally of
Oakland as the water is of extraordinary
purity and its elevation would insure a
splendid pressure at all times. In the
meantime other probably sources Of
supply are being looked after by Mr..
Fairhe and water in Oakland may yet
be introduced.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09

centre of distribution for the Bitter
Root valley, the valley Of the Big
Blackfoot river and the Flat Head In
dian Reservation.
Nature has been lavish with the dis
tribution of things to man and artists
revel in the vicinity of Missoula.
High mountains rises on all sides, with
broad valleys between. The limits of
the city touch the base of Mt. Jumbo
about 1000 feet above the valley. North
of Missoula River about mile on the
south side Of the river bounding the
valley on the west are the Bitter Root
mountains. said to be one Of the most
rugged ranges in the United States.
10 the north are the Cabinets. In
these mountains there are many rich
mines. In addition to the mineral
wealth these mountains have a heavy
covering of timber. The valley about
Missoula is as level as a floor. The
Bitter Root valley which is near Mis-
soula is known all over the country for
its fruits. 1t is the oldest fruit raising
valley in the State. Apples, plums.
pears, crabs, Strawberries, raspberries
and other fruits are shipped by the car
load from this valley.
Missoula is the county seat of Mis-
souIa county has population of nearly
l4,OO0 people and is rapidly forging to
the front. The Northern Pacific Rail-
way, which maintains its head quarters
here also conducts and supports a per-
fectly equipped hospital and patients
are sent here from the Pacific Coast
The Sisters Hospital is also a magnif-
cent institution, having large and beau
tiful grounds and buildings.
In conclusion would say that it is my
belief that the northwest is the coming
country. There are lots of splendid
openings here for good safe investments
for people with money but at present |
would not advise anyone to come to this
country seeking employment, as work
is not so plentiful at this time. How
ever, | am confident that every thing
WILDE in full swing and times be normal
by the time the trees are shedding their
foliage in the fall of 1903.
BERNARD GONDER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
Attention, Farmers.

Professors Close, Norton and Symons,
of College Park, Md, will tour Garrett
county in the interests of Horticulture
and desire to meet and talk to the farm
ers at the following places:
Friendsville, Monday evening, July
18th.
Hoyes, Tuesday evening, July 14th.
Bittinger, Wednesday evening, July
18th.
wanton, Thursday evening, July
uth.
! Some obliging farmers should see to
it that place is provided for the meet
ing at each place and get the farmers
and others out to hear the interesting
lectures.
The Garrett County Pomona Grange
will meet at Swanton on Thursday, 10Th
inst, in the afternoon for the purpose
of installing officers and other business.
Come out to the grange and stay for the
evening meeting at which the above
gentleman will lecture.
See The Republican for Job Printing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
PRESIDENTS AND EX-PRESIDENTS.
John Adams Lived IS Years as An
EX-PreSident.

The lamen ed death Of ex-Fresident
Cleveland leaves US entirely without a
President with that proud affix to his
name for the first time in something
more than a century.
Washington wore it only about two
years. The shortest time was that of
James X. Polk, only from March to
June, 1S49. He had hardly settled down
at his Tennessee home when death
came. In the eighteen twenties there
were four who claimed the affiX: John
Adams. jefferson, Madison and Monroe.
This extraordinary quartet was broken
on the 4th of July, 1896, by the death of
Adams at the age of 81, and jefferson,
aged So. Monroe followed July 4, 1881
Three eX-Presidents died on the great
national holiday. What a strange coin
cidence. Madison followed in 1886 at
IS. Five of our presidents attained
octogenarian ages or over. The two
Adams, Jefferson, Madison and Van
Buren, in 1862.
| In the eighteen forties there were
four Presidents with this title: John Q.
Adams, jackson, VanBuren and Tyler.
jackson died in 1915, aged IS, Adams in
1848, aged 80, VanBuren in 1862, at 80.
The age of Tyler is not remembered
The Presidents who have worn the
tag" as it has sometimes been humor-
ously termed, longest were Adams, %
years; VanBuren, q years; J. Q. Ad-
ans, 10 years; Madison, 10 years and
jefferson, II years. The shortest SER
vice by President w. H. Harrison. One
month ending on April /, l84l, by death.
/ The next shortest term was that of
Garfield from March 4, 1881, to the fol-
/ lowing September, and of Gen. Taylor,
one year and four months, to the 9th of
/ July, 1850, from sunstroke incurred at
the cornerstone planting of the capitol
| extension.
The oldest President to take the
oath of office was Gen. w. H. Har-
rson at the age OF 66 years. The
next was James Buchanan at sc. The
youngest was our present chief magis-
trate at 43 years. The next Youngest
was the great General Grant at As.
! Cleveland was the only man who was
elected as an ex-President-in 1892
having been defeated in 1883 by Benja-
MN Harrison. Since the organization
of our government in 1889 there have
been seven presidents who served two
whole terms. The last of whom was
Gen. Grant, eight years as president,
and years eX-president, a nice coin
cidence He deceased in August, 1885,
at 63 years.
+ We have had in all % different presi-
dents during our nations life. Nine of
whom were chosen twice. Our next
Presidential election will be the 31st of
the kind in the ll9 years or our nation
ality.
July 3, 1908. J. B.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-07-09
GORTNER.

Mr.. and Mrs. Gus Lynn, of Mays
vile, Va, who were visiting their
daughter Mrs. Fred Gortner, last week,
returned to their home Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Schlossnagle spent
several days last week with relatives at
Accident.
Miss Nellie Conneway was the guest
of her aunt Mrs. P P. Gortner. Sunday.
A. 7. Baker, who was employed near
BroOkside for several months, returned
to his home last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Beachy and child
rem, of Yoder, Kansas, are visiting REL
tives in this vicinity.
Grover Lee spent the 4th with his
best girl at Maysville, Va.
Henry Yoder is wearing '"the smile
that wont come off" He says it is a
bouncing big boy this time
Misses Lizzie Opel and Lydia Soldiers
and Conrad Hanft, three of Accidents
handsome teachers, were rusticating in
this vicinity Sunday.
Sunday school postponed till July 10,
at $50 a. m. Preaching at 10. 80 a. M,
and Bible reading at 7.3O p. M, same
day.