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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
RESENTS A DUCKING
THEN woMAN's HUSBAND BREAKS
HIS JAW.
Man Claims Girl Threw Pitcher Of
Water on Him and Protest IL
Followed By Broken
law

Mobile, July 22s-(special.) -on the
charge of assault and battery upon
Leroy Brewer, a young white man.
J. C. Tuggle was tried in the Inferior
Court this morning and fined s25 or
fifty days, from which he took an APP
peal.
Brewer testified that he was visit
ing the home OF, Mrs. McAdory on
Cont Street, and was talking to q
daughter of Mrs. McAdory's. when
Mrs. Tuggle. formerly a Miss Me-
Adory, threw pitcher of water from
upstairs on him. He made a remark
about 1t, and Tuggle came down stairs,
struck him on the jaw and broke It.
Tuggle endeavored to prove that he
acted In self-defense. and that Brewer
tried to cut him with knife. Several
witnesses were heard. all testifying
to practically the above facts.
The affair. wh@n 1t happened. cre-
ated much excitement In the neighbour
hood and quite sensation. as all the
parties are weil-knbwn and the resi-
dence where 1t happened is in the
down town district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
BURIAL OFF MR. CHARLTON.


Demopodis, July 22.-(Special. 1.-THE
funeral of Chief r. A. Charlton. of the
Demopolts Gre department, who died In
this city Wednesday afternoon at his
hosne Oh Main Street, was one of the
largest ever held In this city. which
demonstrated the respect and esteem in
which Chief Charlton was held as q
citizen and public servant.
The services were held In the after
noon at the Baptist Church, the pastor,
Rev. ]. r. Cook. officiating.
From the church to Houston ceme-
terry the long procession was headed by
Camp Archibald Gracia, No. sos. U. G..
". Captain John G. Webb, command
ing; members OF the city officials,
headed By Hon. Norman G.. Winn.
Mayor. and here followed members OF
the Demopolis IRE department ana citi.
gems. fsA
The forai offerings were numerous
and beautiful. The services at the
grave were short. but impressive.
Prof. w. c.. Blasingame. Superin-
tendent Of the Demopolis public
schools. who with his son.. has been
unite III with fever for the past six
weeks, have recovered and It IL be-
ueved that he will be able to resume
MS duties at the opening OF the Schools
In September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
EuFAULA MEN HELD
FOR "BLIND TIGERS

Eufaula, July 22,--(special) 1.-The
city police made a raid on the alleged
blind tigers" of the city and arrested
two men and one well-known negro
barber here this afternoon.
The officers were assisted by two
detectives. one of whom is local man.
and the other from Nashville, Tenn.
NJ. L. Hightewor, a former distiller;
C. A. Sheally and Henry hudson. a
negro barber, were arraigned this at
ternoon. Kightower and Hudson were
convicted and fined $500 each or ninety
days imprisonment. and Shealiy's case
is set for a hearing Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
BURGLAR GETS MONEY
FROM GAME COMMISSIONER

A burglar entered the room Of Hon
John H. Wallace, Jr., State Game and
Fish Commissioner. at 10 Moulton
Street, early Thursday morning.
About 500 in gold and currency
was taken from the pockets of Mr..
Wallace's clothing as he slept.
A watch and fob and jewelry, lying
upon the dresser OF the room, was
left by the burglar.
AS he retired. the clothes we're care
fully hung near the bed. In the hip
pocket was a wallet. holding about
$40 in bills; in the watch pocket was
SIS in gold and other money, in an
other pocket, making the amount about
800 in all.
The robbery was effected. apparently,
during the early hours Of the morn
ing. No clue has been discovered as
to the identity OF the intruder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
NEWS OFF GREENvILLE.~

Greenvills. July 23.--(speoial. 1.-The
weekly bridge club was entertained
by Mrs. George H. Scott at her beauti-
full home on Cemetery Street yester-
day
The Stark house situated near the
depot will close on the first of August
and will have extensive improvements
made upon 1t.
The hotel was recently bought by g
Montgomery firm of real estate agents
from Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Mack, %he
former owners.
Misses Annie Laurie Beeland and
Mary Waggener left today for the Sea-
shore Camp Ground to attend the as
senibly OF Christian workers.
MIR. and Mrs. Robert Haygood and
daughter. vonceil Haygood, and Mrs.
Haygood's sister. Miss Annie Hill. left
this afternoon for Vansouver. B. c..
to visit their sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
PROFESSOR HODGES
WILL WED MISS HOWARD

Greenville. July 22.-(speciai.)--
News Of the approaching marriage Of
Prof. p. w. Hodges and Miss Georgia
Howard has Just been received here
and has created pleasant surprise.
For the past, eight years Professor
Hodges has been superintendent Of
the Greenville public schools. He 10
man OF broad culture and literary at
tainments, and jealous Christian.
The marriage, will occur at Albert
willie on August 4. the ceremony taking
place at the Methodist church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
TO TEST BLUECOATs
PENSACOLA POLICE MUST STAND
EXAMINATION.
Board Of Public safety VIII He More
Rigid Hereafter-Movement
To Protect Breakwater.

Pensacola. Fla, July 22--(SpeciaD--
Members of the police department are
to be put through q rigid examination
by the Board of Public Safety. being
called up in squads to stand physical
test and to tell the board what they
know of the rules and regulations of
the police department. as well as the
eraf information about the city.
While an examination is supposed to
be conducted before man can secure
position in the department, many
have succeeded in getting on the force
without standing much of q mental
test, and as o consequence the board
has determined to have an examina-
ton and ascertain which OF the officers
are competent to remain on the force.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
wan areet al AIiceyiIle

Tuscaiooaa. July 22--(speciaI. -
Charles Black. District Deputy Of the
Fourth District knights of Pythias Of
Alabama. has called a convention to be
held In Aiiceville, August IL. Alice
Vile lodge Is making extensive prep
arations to entertain the visiting dele
gates of the twelve lodges In the dis
trict, two or more delegates being
allowed to each lodge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
WILL REMOVE BIG
PLANT TO GADSDEN

Birmingham, July 22.-President
Hassinger, of the Southern Iron and
Steel Company. today officially an
nounced that the steel rod, wire and
rail mills, which cost originally more
than q million and a quarter dollars,
would be removed to Gadsden, forty
miles north Of here.
The citizens of Gadsden will contrib
ute to the removal, furnish free water
and give an exemption OF taxes for "a
number of years. The industry ems
ploys 1000 men when in operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Miss Taft at Debut.

Beverly. Mass, July 22.--Miss Helen
Taft, the Presidents daughter, went
to Newport. r. l., today to spend Sun
day with Miss Eleanor oRelker. Miss
Rocker. who has been visiting the
Tafts for the past few days, rs to
have a debut party at Newport tomor-
row night. Charley Taft. the Presi-
dents son. who has been spending
three days at the home OF John Hays
Hammond. at Gloucester, returned to
ReYerlY today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
AUTO LICENSE CASES.
Mobile Recorder VIII Hear Them To
AaZ

n
day.
Mobile. July 22.--(SpeciaI. 1.-THE
long deferred hearing OF DR.. W, G..
Ward and r. H. Gentry. charged with
violating the license ordinances in that
they failed to procure license for their
automobiles will come up for hearing
in the Recorders Court tomorrow
morning.
Judge Clarke, who assumed the
bench yesterday, recalled the case and
set 1t down for hearing July %.
Hearing of the case has been post-
poned a number of times. few days
before Judge Clarke was taken Ill and
removed to a local infirmary, the case
was called and testimony taken. AT
that time Judge Clarke announced that
he would take the matter under ad-
visement, pending the submission OF
briefs by counsel for the accused and
by the City Attorney for the defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
RUN DOWN BY AUTO.
Irwin HeIton Has Narrow Escape I'm
Mobile

Mobile. July 20. -(Special. "A mar
row escape from being run down and
perhaps fatally injured was expe-
rienced today by Irwin Helton, a H.
year-old white lad. who was struck by
an automobile driven by George U.
Potter, and slightly injured.
The accident occurred at Lawrence
and Dauphin Streets Helton was
driving a wagon and appears to have
been unaware Of the approaching auto
mobile. Leaping from the wagon to
the pavement in front of the machine
the boy was struck a glancIng blow,
knocking him unconscious. A slight
wound on the head was sustained by
the boy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Examine Railroad Rates,

Assistant United States Attorney
Wilson. who has been appointed by
Judge Sheppard special examiner in
the case of Florida Railroad Commits
sion against the LOUISVILLE AMI Nash
vile to compel the latter to place a
three cent rate in effect on the p. and
A division, today announced that he
will begin the examination OF witnesses
in Pensacola next Monday.
j He was appointed upon application
of the Railroad Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
HELD ny GOVERNMENT.
John Ryan Was Arrested After Fight
im Mobile.

in Mobile.
Mobile. July 22.-(Special .)-Follow-
ing an agreement reached between the
Government authorities at Fort Nor
gan, John Ryan. a white man. will es-
cape serving four months in the city
prison, but will serve two months on
the Government reservation as q
prisoner.
Ryan was arrested here and showed
night, striking Oflcer Barrett in the
face At the trial the. heavy penalty
Of four months was imposed and he
has served about q week Of the SEN
tence.
Today the Government authorities
reached an agreement whereby Ryan
was allowed to go back to the fort,
where he will serve sentence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

u CybI Iu1lOI VI
four years. growth,
which three of the
best physicians de-
clared / had. They
said that only an
operation could
help me. l am very
glad thatIfollowed
a friends advice
and took Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound,
for IL has made me
O afronO and wall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
VICTIMS OF PToMAINE.
Poisoned Persons of Mobile VIII Re-
cover

Mobile July 22.--(Special. with
the except on Of little George Espalla.
son of Mrs. Rosa Espalla. the others
who suffered ptomaine poisoning from
drinking buttermilk that had been al
ported by the attending physician to-
day to be out of danger. In fact, all
were out except George Espalla, who
Ii stlll confined to his bed. He will be
brought around in a day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Fined Fer FIGHTING.

Mobile, July 22-(Special)-As the
result of fight yesterday between
j, F. McNamee and, ]. NJ. Wilcox. the
latter was fined SIS or thirty days.
this morning by the recorder and fol-
lowing. the trial. J. O. Wilcox, q
brother OF the defendant who was
fined, Is alleged to have made an in
s6lting remark to McName and he
was placed on the docket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

That a movement will be made at
once upon the part of the commercial
bodies to have the government fill in
the washouts on Santa Rosa Island is
the belief of prominent citizens, who
intend bringing the matter Up at the
first opportunity.
The washes in the island were made
by the hurricane of 1906 and some of
them are half mile in width, with the
result that the seas break over the
island when they are running high
The position Is taken that the island
IL natural break water. and that 1t
Is very necessary in case of q bad
storm to prevent the gulf from COM
ing into thu bay and damaging the
city.
It Is claimed that by driving piling
In the washes that the sand tossed up
by the gulf would soon fill them in,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
CHURCHES DECLARE TRUCE.
VIII Use Building Jointly Until Court
Decide

Decide.
Huntsville, July 22--(special)-Th
elders of the Presbyterian Church,
u. s. A., ana the elders of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church, both
claiming the property of the Bierne
Avenue Church. have framed an agree
ment to divide time in the occupancy
of the building until the courts have
time to finally decide upon the owner
ship.
The time will be evenly divided and
both sides are pledged not to indulge
sponsible for any OF the gossip which
is SAID to be always on the. wing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Hakeman is Appointed

Mobile. July 22.-(Special)-H. w.
Hakeman has been appointed chief
field deputy of the outside men by
sherin John s. Drago. Hakeman has
been with the sheriff's ONCE for some
time and has proven himself very "a
pable and a willing worker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Betrayed CONFIDENCE.

'Dothan, July 90. 1908.
1--WE had this thrust on us by brib-
cry and are anxious to get a citizens
chance at It. We elected men to the
Legislature on local option. They be-
trayed their confidence and ruined the
country. w. H. Williams. :"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
NelDs Of Mobile Society


Personal Notes.
Mr. Cary Butt will leave on Friday
for a trip to New York and Washing
ton.
Mrs. George Leftwich and children
left Tuesday for two weeks stay ~
the Seashore Camp Grounds.
Mrs. s. Eichold and her daughter.
Miss Elaine Eichold, have returned
from French LICK Springs Ind.
Mr.. g. A. Haien and daughter. Luz
ellie, have returned after a month
spent In Washington. Philadelphia and
New York.
Mrs. callie Tut and daughter, Miss
Kathleen Tut. have returned to De-
mopoiis. after visit to relatives In
Mobile.
Mr.. Rinardo Piaggio. of Genoa. italy,
arrived In Mobile yesterday after an
absence Of several years and will
spend several days here seeing his
friends.
Miss Hilda. Grifren. of Pensacola, Is
spending some time In Mobile on q
visit to friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
'MAYSUE THE COUNTY
y1oa'DA s .s.Ss1.s. Drss or
Relatives Of Joseph Clarke Declared
He Was Subjected 10 CrueI
Treatment VALE work.
ing On Roads.

Pensacola. Fla, July 22--tspecial) -
Joseph Clarke. 20 years old. died to-
day OF typhoid fever. contracted while
serving short sentence on the county
roads, having been convicted OF petty
offense recently.
When the boy was brought to the
city from the roads by his relatives,
stories OF cruel treatment were told.
and relatives state they viii enter suit
against the county.
} The boy stated that he had been Ill
with fever for tep~days, but each day
had to go to the roads with the other
convicts, and that his condition be-
came so bad that he was unable to
work, but lay on the side OF the road
each day. on one occasion lying In the
rain with a burning fever.
When he was brought to the city,
physicians told the family there was
little hope for his recovery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

At q meeting today the board OF
works decided to force all property
owners to Immediately make sewer
connections In order that paving opera
lions will not be delayed.
About 500 houses have been connect
ed within the past thirty days, but
many have not even asked for bids for
having the work done.
The form of notice to be served was
approved. ana when this is served the
work must be done within thirty days
or the city will have connections made
and tax the cost together with addi-
tional costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Malaria Causes Lose OF Appetite.
The Old Standard GROVES TAsTEI, Ess
CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and
builds up the system. For grown people and
ehloren. zoe. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
RusineEu Block Rnrnn.

owenton. KY, July 22.-An entire
business block facing on the public
known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla. July tSpecial.)-
Mr.. and Mrs. r. NJ. Smith have as their
Underwood. two charming young ladies
of Uniontown. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Although the Board of County COM
missioriers recently invited the board
OF the adjoining county of Santa Rosa
to q joint meeting in order to discuss
and devise means Of constructing q
bridge across Escambia river. the
dividing line, no answer has yet been
received. and 1t 10 probable that the
project will be dropped for the time,
at least by the local board.
The latter 10 very anxious to span
the river, as 1t win be of vast benefit
to both counties and is also willing to
pay its share towards a modern steel
bridge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
MARINE NEWS.

New Orleans, July 22.-Cleared:
Steamers Algiers, Risk Philadelphia
via Tampa; Preston (Nor. }, Olsen. Port
Ltmon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
TUMOR OF
FOURYEARS
GROWTH
Removed by Lydia E. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound

South Bend, Ind. -" Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound removed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Mrs. q. Ruper entertained the mem
bers of the Thursday Club this after
noon NOSE enjoyably at her home on
Roamana Street. a large number of
members Gathering there and spending
u most delightful afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
srobli,.ns Al niIoxi Rcsatta.


Mobile. July Observation-Disclosures re-
gattas at the different coast resorts are
the most interesting events of the sum
mer season and this year a large at
tendance has followed the races from
port to port. Among the Mobiiians who
will be on hand for the Biloxi regatta
are Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Tebbitts. Mr..
and Mrs T.. G. Bush, Mrs. Rhett Goode,
Miss Mabel Goode. Miss Trula Sage and
number of others.
Mebilian Entertained IN Atlanta.
The Atlanta journal of Tuesday says:
Mrs. Sam Bethea and young son.
Henry Bethea. Of Mobile, and Fauns-
dale, Ala, will arrive tomorrow to
spend several days with Mr.. and Mrs.
G. X. Aver. at their home on Myrtle
Street. AH
..Mrs. C. X. Aver will entertain in
formally at bridge luncheon Thurs
day at her home on Myrtle Street, in
honor of her guest. Mrs. Sam Bethea.
Of Mobile. Eight friends will be in
vited TO meet the guest Of honor
FRIDAY evening Mr.. and Mrs. Aver
will entertain informally at a buffet
supper and bridge in honor of their
guest. Mrs. Bethea."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

A party composed OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Louis Friedman. Gertrude and Harry
Friendman and Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph,
left this morning for points up the
sound, where they viii spen da week at
a pleasure resort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
Pensacola SNEAK Thieven.

Sneak thieves entered the residences
OF W. N. Roberts. assistant cashier of
the First National Bank, some time
during this morning or last night and
made away with a large quantity of
tewelry, which had been placed on a
mantle during the afternoon.
The jewelry was not missed until
this morning, and the police were noti-
fled. but have no trace OF the parties
who secured the valuables
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

A very charming and pleasant affairs
was that given at the Country Club
today in honor of Miss Withheld of St,
Louis by number Of prominent young
society people. All the afternoon and
a portion OF the evening was spent at
this delightful place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

shefneld, July 81. 1908.
Hon. Leon McCord. Montgomery. Ala. !;
"Dsar sir--I congratulate you upon
your timely deliverance In todays Al
vertissr. 1t had the right ring. II Y
4 cali to action. North Alabama VIII
respond with enth usiasm.
Z "a reaction 10 setting In. The peo-
pie, 40 you say. are tired OF turmoil
and agitation. I believe you have set
the bali In motion for the successful
overthrow Of ,demagogy. and fanati.
cism. The standard IL with you heart
and soul.
yours truly.
>E. N. Raglands
"Publisher The Sheneld Standard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Mr.. J. Ed. Williams and family have
gone to Magnolia BLUM. east of the city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
LEON MeCORD
ASKED TO RESIGN


simply from I ssifsh motive Of hts
own. af
II wish you success In the stand that
you have taken in this matter and
trust that your efforts will DO success
"Yours very respectfully,
James b. Drake,
"president Alabama State Federation
Of Labor"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Port Eads, La. July 22.-Arrived.
Steamers Brayhead OBJ. Ferguson,
Tampa; Morgan. Thompson, Tampa AL
giers, Risk, Philadelphia via Tampa
Coleman obi. }, Chadwick. London via
Antwerp; Carriage (Br). Peterson. 30.
cas- del Toro; Moncenislo Qtal. }, III
tell Port Arthur; Oracubessa (Br, },
Larsen, Port Limon; Barbadian (Br. },
Mcdonald, Liverpool; Singapore OBJ. ),
Taylor. Tampa; Viaror (Nor }, Thor
sen, Ceiba.
Sailed; Steamer Martin saenz (span).
Ugarte, Barcelona via Havana. Cadiz
Valencia and Tara COMA: Excelsior, Bir-
ney, New York; Menus, Boyd, New
York; City Of Tmpico (Nor.) OdfJen
Progresso; Greenbrier (Br.), Gait, Bo-
cas- del Toro; Mercator (Nor. }, Kats-n
Puerto Cortez; Ellis (Nor), Hansen
Livingston via Belize. Puerto Corte2
and Port Barrios.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Mrs. Joseph Kane Of New Orleans is
the guest of Mrs. M. o'Leary for sever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Miss Ida McAllister. Miss Daisy Nc
Allister and Mr.. and Mrs. Bert McAllis-
ter left today for Magnolia BLUM,
where they will spend the remainder of
the summer.
Mr.. oliver Brawner has returned
home from Point Clear. Ala, where he
has been visiting his friend. Mr.. James
Forbed. for several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Mobile. July 22.-Arrived: Steamers
Lampasas. Smith New York; Cape An
tibes (Br.), Mckee. Gulfport; Castano
(Br.) Penwill, New York; Karen
(Nor). Petersen, Port Llmon; bark Mar
git (Nor.) Forub. Brldgetown.
Cleared: Schooner Doris NJ. Pickup
(Br.) }, Bodden, Cairbairen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Hon. w. N. Roberts left today FOR
French Lick Springs, where he will
spend a few weeks for the beneft or
his health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
"Pubiishsr The shsnieid standard. !"


= "CUIImHu1 JuIy 1xs n
Hon. Leon McCord. Montgomery. Ala:
.Dear Gir--Ailow me to congratulate
you for that fine and timely article,
which appeared In todays Age-Hsrald-
you are exactly right. we have In
decd too much legislation in the last
few years. which has done, In my
opinion. more harm to the State OF
Alabama than In twenty years can BE-
recovered, and this special session
seems to have the intention OF putting
the finishing touches to the ruination
OF business and liberty.
I'VE consist of about 1.o0o business
men and farmers, and certainly will
aid you in your fight. for your noble
cause, all we can.
Respectfully yours.
81, william Richard,
president German-American League
OF Cullman, Ala"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23
vose.. sent.ments Of Theu...a..

Birmingham. July "a. 1909.
Hon. Leon McCord. Montgomery. Ala:
Dear Sir-Referring to your article
In the paper Of yesterday. must say
agree with you that we have had too
much politics. and venture to say that
over half of the people of the State
are on the verge Of bankruptcy brought
about by unwise legislation and fanat-
icisri, and II such Is allowed to go
much longer. II will bankrupt the
state. and 1t is getting time for the
people to rise UP and say something.
Keep the good work going.
Respectfully.
John A. Vance"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Miss Hilda. Griffen. Of Pensacola, I.
spending some time In Mobile on .
visit to friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

Mrs. s. Eichold and her daughter.
Miss Elaine Eichold. have returned
from French LICK Springs. Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-23

for trip to New York and Washing
ton.