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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
NEWS BREVTTES

citv taxes are due today. and through the month the office of the City Clerk will be a busy place. All of December is given for the payment of the taxes and those who delay until after New Year will have the added penalty, for tardiness. to pay.
 The office force has been having lively time with the collection of H. cense fees, but the new work will keep them on the jump in a way that will make the licenses look like play Some persons wishing to get the matter of their minds have already cashed in.
 Three meetings are scheduled for this week In the city hall. Tonight the Police Commissioners will hold a session for the handling of regular routine business. The City Council Is scheduled for an extra session. and the Charities of Montgomery" will meet either late in the week or next Mon- day night.
 With a whin of returning prosperity in the air. the Montgomery Cordage Works. which plant has been shut down for some time, resumed opera tions a few days ago and is now run ming with a full force.
 Most inopportune was Tuesdays rain for the work being done on the new river dredge down at the place beside the river where some people say a wharf may be some day The carpen- ters had put up the work of the main
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
SEVERE CASE OF
 PSORIASIS CURED
The Terrible Disease Spread Over Body and Limbs-0ne of Worst Cases Doctor Ever Saw-ltched ConstantIy-De6ed Treatment.
USE OF CUTICURA MET
 WITH PERFECT SUCCESS

"I was cured of psoriasis through the use of the Cuficura Remedies- The terrible disease appeared on my arms and legs in small red spots under the akin, like blood blisters. the size of a pin-head; and 1t was constantly throwing OR white scales, with . ter rible ibohlng. It spread until l was covered with it except my face and hands. I doCtored with two of th0 best physicians 1 could find but they could not help me. One of them pronounced 1t one of the worst cases he ever aGw. My mother gave me bottle of Cuticura Resolvent. did not got much relief from the first bottle but she urged me to keep on takinR it, also using Cuticura Soap and CuticurA Ointment Alter few weeks l saw some Improvement go I kept on using ell three of the Cud- curn Remedies until. about . year ago, I was entirely over it and have never had any more of the trouble. am sure that the Coticura Remedies cured ne for I stopped other medicines after 1 began with Cuticura. We Always keep Cuticura Soap and Otnt- rnenE in the house. James E. Man nina, Box 204, Dunellen, N. J.. Nov. 26 and 20, l907."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
Physicians Alarmed and Write
 Col. Garber on Prohibition

bate judge of the county. Pure aleohol, grain alcohol, wood and denatured al eohol. are provided for only. There " no mention of whiskeys and wines bee ing used by physicians.
 But in the case of the four-ounces prescription allowed for pure alcohol physicians declare that quantity is re- diculous. Suppose that it Is necessary to reduce the temperature of a feVereu patient by means of an alcohol bath. Four ounces of pure alcohol would hardly cover half the body.
 So physicians over the state Are wor- ried as to the effect of the law upon recovery of their patients where alco- hol has been formerly used. as the stronger stlmulants are not used until alcohol has been proven insufflcient.
 As one physician lately expressed 1t:
 T hope one of the physicians, mem Der of the Legislature passing the law. will have a patient when the use of all cohol is demanded and that patient make a slow recovery with much wor- ry on the part of that physician. He will then find out by personal exper- fence just what 6 stumbling block he has placed in the way of the profession in Alabama"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

It would seem from the numerous inc quiries being received by Attorney General Garber that the physicians of the state are thoroughly flled with ap- prehension as to the effect the recent ly prohibition laws of the state will have upon the practice of medicine.
 It is stated that numerous cases in acute and infectious diseases 1t is ab- solutely necessary that the patient be given wiiiskey. brandy or wine. That In many cases the patient takes the wine or liquor not only as a matter of stimulant but also for days at a time as food. wine in many cases being the only food allowed a patient suffer ing from. say, typhoid fever, for days.
 Recognising therefore the value of wines and liquor in the practice of their profession prominent physicians are writing to the attorney general ask . ing what will be the effect of the opera ton of the law in the matter.
 The statute passed by the last ses- sion of the legislature specifically states that alcohol shall be given in four ounce prescriptions of a regular phy- sician in good standing. That the druggist filling the prescription shall record the prescription with the pro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
THE NEWS OF SELMA COAST LINE LOSES
JUDGE sAYRE AGAIN SUsTAINs
 STATES DEMURRERs.
Is Suit By Road To Recover SS.00O Paid Judge Gaston As Fran chtse Taxes Under
 Protest.

Sustaining the demurrers to the amended complaint of the Atlantic Coast Line, Judge Sayre has dealt the final blow to the hopes of the rail- road in its fight for the recovery of the foreign franchise tax. as far as the lower courts of the State are con- cerned. It Is assured, however. that the road, together with others, will take its case on appeal to the Supreme Court of the State.
 Judge Sayre handed down on Mon day the decision in which he sustained the demurrers that had been filed by Attorney General Garber to the amended complaint of the A. c. L.
 Once before the decision was against the Coast Line. but the case was brought up again upon amend ment to the complaint. in which the railroad attorneys has endeavored to set up more thoroughly their claims to exemption. which the judge thought were poorly established formerly.
 The Coast Line had paid. under pro- test. over ss.000 as tax on foreign corporations. and sued for it's recov- cry. claiming that 1t was not rightly termed a foreign corporation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
MoRGAN-PETTUs MEMORIAL AssO-
 CLAYTON TO MEET.
A Barn Filled wItA Hay is Destroyed by Fire on the Place of Negro on Summer
 AelA Road.

Selma, Nov s0.--(SpeciaD--An alarm at s:S0 o'clock this morning called the fire department to the premises of Ed Stone. a negro. who lives on the Sum meraeld road in the extreme north wes- tern portion of the city. The fire was in a barn in the back yard and in which at the time there was stored q quantity of hay.
 Stones house is located beyond the city limits and is also some distance from c water plug but the department after running 1,500 feet of hosa turned a stream upon the blaze and Although the barn and contents could not be saved, the house occupied by the me- gro and hts family, and which Is lo- cated close to the barn. was saved.
 How the blaze In the barn origtnat- ed Is not known but 1t Is thought by some that the blaze was of incendiary origin. The loss will amount to about s400 and which Is partly covered by in- surance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

for further work. The contracts sign ed by the old Board, however. are De- ing completed. and 1t is to pay these that the new Board is put to the risio economy which has been practised.
 Most of the petitioners before the Board were of the collecting variety, several inspectors asking for payment, or for estimates of work. Mir. Stough, of Perry and Slough. asking for the payment of S150 which was due from the County as freight demurrase.
 Contractor Strohbar also appeared before the Board, and after the confer enoe left. with talk of law suit The grievance of Mir. strohbar was that the Board refused to sign contract whien had been allotted him. but which has stood unsigned. He contends that the contract Is valid, signed or unsigned. as it was virtually made when the Board eliminated all his contestants, and tentatively gave him the Job.
 Other than the discordant voice of the creditors. there was little before the Board, though at adjournment, 1t was decided to change the meeting day from Monday, as 1t is now, to Satur- day, at 11:36 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
ECZEMA TWO YEARS SoeediIv Cured by cutlcura

"For two years I suffered with eczena vghIoh broke out ell over my body. It beRan with an itching and kept me awake at night. tried everything that vas recommended but without results until I was advised to try Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The first week began had stopped and before had used haR the Cutioura Remedies was completely cured. Iwould not be without CutiCura # it cost Eve dollara. JGmes A. Arrow, Brookland, D. O., Oct. 6 and 2l, 1907"
 oomplsts ExtsFnal and Internal TFaAtnsat e 5yerx Hgmor ot 4nisnta s,o Ae ssn sf,S CusicnA Ointment tooo, 70 Heal tAe ekin ead Gut
 surA RaRolNene (50cl (of tn Aha form ct ChoQplAte soid sAionshoas the GoSld. fostsF Drdg Chem. pRslshsd EasS SStlssSa ;S% RoSk On sam pissasaa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
DOUBTS REvERE,s RIDE.
Chicago Publisher Has a Docum'

Chicago Publisher Has 8 Document DiscreditinE LOnRfellOw's Tradition.
 Chicago. Nov. BOA despatch to The Tribune from New York says:
 Walter Benjamin. a publisher, has a document which he believes proves that Paul Revere never made the mid night ride attributed to him by Long fellow and tradition.
 The publication of Mir. Benjamin is letter from John Hancock to El- bridge Gerry, dated Lexington. April IS 1775, at 9 o'clock. This was the night before the battle and three hours before Revere, according to LongfeIlow. crossed the bridge into Medford town"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
SPECIAL COURT TERM
CONFINES IN GREENSBORO TO TRY
 NEGROES.
Grand Jury And Two Petit .yuriev Have Been Drawn--Everythinx To Quiet And No Trouble
 Exnecfed

Greensboro. Nov. -(speciaD--A special term of the circuit court for tne investigation of the murder of R w. Drake. ex-sheriff of Hale county convened here this afternoon with Sudse B. M. Miller presiding and solicitor J. F. Thompson in attend ance.
 The grand jury and two petit juries were drawn when court adjourned te 2.
 Everything here Is absolutely quiet and no trouble is apprehended since a speedy trial is now assured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR.

Capitol Keeps in Touch with Situation
 At Greensboro.
 Announcement of the calling of a special term of the circuit court of Hale county was made yesterday from the Governors office for the trial of the several negroes imprisoned for the dastardly murder of R. w Drake at Laneville last week. It is the first special term of court order ed since the new Code went into effect and for the first time the thirty days notice required by the old State Code was waived.
 The jury was impanelled yesterday at Greensboro. Sheriff Gewin was in- structed by the Governor to look after every detail which might insure speedy beginning of the trial. The ne- groes to be tried are seven men and two women who are suspected of be- in parties to the conspiracy. They are at present in the county jail at Birmingham where they were taken irving in Birmingham early Sunday morning.
 It Is probable that indictments by the grand jury at Greensboro will be re- turned. As soon as the presentments are made known the day of the trial will be immediately set and Judge B. M. Camden will call the court to order.
 So far no military precautions have been deemed necessary The Governor ever since the news of MT. Drake's murder has kept In close touch with the situation. Several wires have been exchanged between him and Sherln Gewin and Col. Thos. E. Knight, of Greensboro, a member of the Governors military staff. If troops are thought ad- visable to insure no interference with justice they may be ordered to the seen. This however. has not been considered necessary since the citizens of Hale county and vicinity have con- ducted themselves very peaceably con- sidering the extreme provocation.
 One of the negroes. as was reported in The Advertiser. confessed to the murder of Mir. Drake. 1t is believed the others imprisoned are implicated in the crime as well as the ineendiary seoueIs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
MISS WEST DEAD.

End Comes To Young Woman At
 HeadIand.
 Headland. Nov. Especial. l--MIss Jordie West daughter of Mrs. I. B. West, died yesterday at II o'clock. Miss West was a bright. intelligent girl, just merging into womanhood. The body was taken to Fort Gaines. Ga, for burial.
 George P. Grice. who resides on Broad street is dangerously Ill with very little hope of recovery.
 Rev. Frank Hauser preached two interesting sermons here yesterday. Eleven years ago he was pastor of the Baptist Church here.
 Rev. w B. Segrest, who has served the Methodist Church here for the past two years is moving with his family to Slocomb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
Strike sdu on.

Perth Amboy. N. J., Nov. So.-Keas- by's striking clay workers made no response today when the whistles blew calling the men to work in the plants of the National Fire Proo1ng Go. there. About lBO soldiers remain on guard and it wac said that a company is kept un- der arms at Elizabeth for any emer- sency that may arise today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
IN SHADOW OF A CHURCH
 NEGROES ROLL EVIL CUBES
That Was Where Deputies Jones And
 MeCOrd Found Game.

As the parson shouted his clarion call to righteousness. and the bred dren and sistren" howled back at him in mock fanaticism as they came tho" within their hearing. three black sheep of the congregation rolled their dice and felt secure. Right in the shadow of the little church on Mag gle street the game went on. But the officers of the law look for eVil-doing even in the pulpit. and their vigilance spied out the irreverent trio.
 Deputy J. c. Jones' who looked for evil where there is' also good. and they found 1t. The two paraded the three gamesters to the jail, wh ere they are held for their ardent devo- ton to the goddess of chance to cool.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
Notles-.Thanls Renaerea.

To Our Friends and Neighbors:
 As I cannot see and thank each of you individually, I take this method of thanking all for their kind sym pathy and gentle ministration during the illness and death of my wife and our mother, Never can we forget the loving tributes paid her by her friends. whose names are legion. And our love and thanks are especially returned to J. I. Mckinney and his noble subordinate. Mir. T. B. Grant, who seemed to anticipate every need and whose big hearts responded so nobly to every emergency in this. our greatest ordeal. To the brothers of Division 9S and sisters of Palm Di- vision Ladies Auxiliary of O. R. C., we can oly add that nothing was left undons that could be done by these brothers and sisters to help us in this,, our greatest trouble. To the great Brotherhood of Locomotive En- ginesrs and It's sister organization our hearts are especially touched by the many expressions of love and kindly acts rendered during her illness and death.
 R. A. Powell and children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
NEWS OF RECORD

The following reports of incorpora- tions were yesterday filed with the Secretary of state:
 The Flo-Claire Corporation of Mo- bile. The purpose of the incorpora- tion Is to hold the legal title to the sreets and allays in Flo Claire, q pri- vate residences park in the city of Mobile. The capital stock of the com pany Is given at $2.0o0. of which amount si.0o0 has been paid in with which to begin business. The incor- poFators are given as John T. Mcpon- ald. Louis Lowenstein, Sidney Lowen- stein and James T. Dugsan.
 The Grant Bauer Lumber Company. of Birmingham. The capital stock of the company is given At 3lO.0o0, of which amount $2350. has been paid in with which to begin business. The incorporators are given as D. Dab ney, M. McN. Grant J. A. Bauer L. V. Clark and Vassar L. Alien.
 
 State Game and Fish Warden was yesterday approved by Governor Co., mer:
 R. M whitcomb as game and nsh warden of Conecuh county to succeed J. A. Cunningham. Sr., resigned. The following transfers of property were field in the Office of Probate Judge Gaston Monday:
 Hector Jones and others to Bell Newstall. Lot 9. Block 3, Watts plat. consideration. $200.
 Amelia B. Seelye to William R. Bras- sel, lots and [, Block T, Pickett and Alexander Plat; consideration, $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
WILL OPEN HOTEL.
AtmOFe People Are InvIted To .
 Dinner.

Atmore, Nov. Especial. )--About sixty of the business men of Atmore and their wives have received invita- tions to attend the opening dinner at the Hotel Carney on December 3 under the management of Mir. and Mrs. L. M. Brooks.
 MT. and Mrs. Brooks have had charge of the Magnolia Hotel for some months, They have now secured a lease on this new building erected by Mir. W. M. Carney which has been named Hotel Carney" in honor of the owner. The new building furnished cost about $i4.0O0 and would do credit to a much larger town than Atmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

cabin and hurricane deck and some of the cabin partitioning. The lumber used had become very dry during the recent drought and 1t is believed it will be warped out of shape by the rain.
 The canvass for the roofing came Saturday. but the rain came up Mon day before the workers had a chance to lay it. Probably much of the work done will have. to be torn up and re- laid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
WAGoNRTTn ron nRrrNVnnn

WAGONETFE FOR GREENWOOD.
 A wagOnette will meet all street ears Thursdays, Saturdnya and Sundays at end of Highland Avenue, from D. m. until ?. m., for GeenVvoOd Cemetery, beginning November 20th. Free trans- pOrtation. Bf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
The Ioint Maefinr.

MGGAhnKs
 The members of the Morgan -Pettus Memorial Association are working up considerable enthusiasm among the residents in the meeting which will be held in the Confederate Veterans hall on the evening of Tuesday. De- cember sth.
 With the Morgan -Pettus Association members there will also meet the mem- bers of the Daughters of the Confed- eracy. the Ladies Memorial Associa- ton. the United Sons of Confederate Veterans, as we'll as representatives of the City of Selma and officials of Dal- las county.
 At this meeting there will be dis cussed plans for the raising of about $5. 5.000. The Morgan Pettus Memorial Association have already in sight $6.- 900 which 1t will use in erecting a monument to the memory of the two late Senators and as 1t will require SI0, 900 for this monument the discuss sion of plans for the raising of the balance of the amount will be thor ougilly gone over with at the meeting.
 Elected OAaeers.
 An election held among the member ship of the Cumberland Presbyterian church yesterday resulted in E. B. Messrs. A. Kirschner and John La Bontie being chosen as elders. On next Sunday night there will begin at this church a revival meeting.
 Social and Personal.
 After spending tho weekend here with friends Miss Bessie Robertson returned yesterday afternoon to Car lowville. where she teaches school.
 Mir and Mrs. W. M. Johnson returned home yesterday after a short visit to relatives in Columbus. Ga.
 Misses Eloise Smith and Rivers Por- tiB. who spent Thanksgiving holidays here with relatives, left yesterday af- tsrnoon for Rembert. Ala. where they teach school.
 Miss Mary Gilman will be hostess on Friday morning for the members of her bridge club.
 Miss Kathleen Witherspoon left yes- terday afternoon after a short visit to Mir. and Mrs. W. S. Monk
 Miss vandivoart. of Newborn, has returned home after spending the Russell.
 Miss Georgie Wade has returned from Montgomery. where she spent the weekend with friends.
 MT Eaton Haynes of Benton is spending today in the city.
 Mfr W. o. Keenan. of Summerfield. is here today with relatives.
 pr. Will Harrell of Pleasant Hill. is here for q day or so with rela. tives and friends.
 
 Misses Elsie Creagh and Willie Eansg returned home yesterday from Gastonberg. where they spent q few days with friends.
 Mrs F. c. Revel and young son, Robert and Miss Annie Creagh rec turned home Saturday from Stafford, where they visited Mrs. ". L. Shep- pard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
chief,s MoathIy Report

The report of Chief walters of the police department for November shows during that month. the police depart ment made 1s0 arrests. Of this num- ber of cases tried in police court thir- ty-four of them were dismissed and ten were bonded over to await the ac- tions of the next grand jury and 10s of ths cases tried resulted In a convie- tion. Of the lines and costs assessed about &1,ss2 was collected in cash.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
Many caaen Were Heard.


 The session of police court this morn ing was busy one and the court was in session for nearly two hours. The majority of the cases heard were for common offenses and in the majority of which small fines were assessed. Fines to the amount of nearly s150 be- ing assessed in the cases where a con- viction was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
Prealdnnf Wickarnhaun EIera.

President and general Manager c. A. wickershAm of the westren Rail- way of Alabama reached Selma Sunday night and spent today here, leaving this afternoon for Atlanta. MT. wick ersham came to Selma on business pertaining to the Selma Street and Su- burban Railway which he is manag- ing for Mrs. F. NJ. Abbott, since the death of her husband a few months ago,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

s.ass ssoes tsa'iSs sSStt .1sessiISs.a S, O hos NO. a. MontsOEpsEgs AlAs r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Citizens of Capitol Heights will vote Friday December {, on the matter of Incorporating their community as q town with a mayor and policeme en, and fire engine and all." Judge of Pro- bate J. B. Gaston ordered the election some time ago and the matter that has been watched with such interest by the citizens of the pretty suburb will be settled.
 The prospective town has asked that the election be held to incorporate the place 50 they can have better lights, sewerage and more cleanly streets. Po- lice protection Is also one of their ideas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

pr. Will Harrell. of Pleasant Hill. is here for q day or so with rela. tives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Mfr. W. o. Keenan. of Summerfield. is here today with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Mir. Eaton Haynes of Benton is spending today in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

BANKRUPT SALE Wolff Furniture Stock.
 30 Commerce. Sale begins this morning. Don't miss it. Prices umheaPd of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Cheney s ExpeCtOrant cuts coughs and colds short. Cures babies and grown people. 2sC.. all druggists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Miss Georgie Wade has returned from Montgomery where she spent the weekend with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Misses Elsie Creagh and Willie Eaneg returned home yesterday from Gastonberg. where they spent few days with friends.
 Mrs. F. c. Revel and young son, Robert and Miss Annie creaEh re- turned home Saturday from Safford, where they visited Mrs. W. L. Shep- Dard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Tonight at o'clock. Clarence L. Bergderfer, Entertainer, Under auspices R. Y. P. U. At First Baptist Church. AdN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Governor B. B. Conner yesterday ap- pointed Dr.r 2. M P. Inge. of Mobile. as the official delegate to the celebra- ton of the Ibervilie Historical Society In 1911. The celebration which pr. foundation of the city of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Miss Kathleen Witherspoon left yes terday afternoon after a short visit to Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Monk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01
CA N c E R

En all forms oorn- Rietely and psrman- 9ntly cured without 5hs knife 30 Ysara nirect experience. Hundreds of cured
 patientA Call or write for question
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Miss Vandivoart. of Newborn. has returned home after spending the week end with Mir. and Mrs. Edgar Russell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-01

Miss Mary Gilman will be hostess on Friday morning for the members of her bridge club.