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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
MILLS TO RESUME
BESSIE MINGE MFG co. TO RENEW
 OPERATIONS.
Large Psy Roll Win Re Renewed-Ex- tensive Telephone Line Tn Project for De-
 mODO1ie

Demopolis. March 1o.-(SpeciaD-The Bessie MInge Manufacturing Company, a cotton mill located at this place will. in a short time., start operation. These mills have been shut down for nearly a year
 short time aRo the company was reorRanized and the new organization has had the plant overhauled and put in good order. and as soon as they can get the necessary force of hands will resume operation. The wheels will begin to turn probably some time this month. MT. Saunders of Tusca- lcosa, an experienced cotton mill man. will be general manager of the mills, and will move his family to the city in the near future.
 There will be constructed in the near future a new telephone line from this city to York This line will have sta tions at Coatopa, Lileta. Bellamy ana other points between Demopolis ana York. This line has been needed Tor a long time, and thus small towns will be connected with the outside world by wire, as they have no telegraph once nor telephone.
 Tuesday afternoon during thunder storm lightning struck the telegraph poles across the river, slivering them to splnters. 1t Is said that the shock was felt for several miles around. The holt nf lightning destroyed number of poles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

A. B. Horn. Union sprinxs. Head
 E. l. Farley. Birmingham. Head
 A D. whittsndon. Dothan Head Manager.
 J. D. Lee. pemopolis. Head Manager.
 Delegates to the Sovereign Camp were: L. D. Holloway Of Killen. and W. M. Crawford of Montgomery.
 The earlier part of yesterdays ses- sion was taken up with the report of the Credential Committee on the seat ing of delegates. About six of the delegates failed to have the proper credentials and were unseatsd.
 Tn the afternoon. accompanied by their band, the delegates and their families took an electric car trip through the city. passing over the main thoroughfares of the city. As part of this excursion. they were taken through the State Capitol and were shown the historical exhibits there.
 At 7:30 last evening. meeting for the organization of a Head Camp flor The Head Grove for Ladies' Circles was not fully perfected yesterday. but the women delegates expect to have their officers selected by noon today.
 The banquet in the Woodmen's Haii- rendered to the delegates by the Wood. men,s Cidcle. the women members of the order, last night. was voted by the men to be far better than they could have done had they got 1t up them selves. There were over 260 present. and if there was any of those who did not say that he had the jolliest time of his life. he was not in evidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
BIBLE INSTITUTE,
Third Annual session Being Held a'
 Newton

Newton, March 10-(Special )-The third annual Bible Institute of Newton College met in session March 8. pro- gram of much interest has been ar ranged.
 Many distinguished visitors are pres ent, among the number Dr. Robertson of the Seminary and pr. Quisenberry, recently of China
 Dr. Quisenberry Is now visiting the different States of the South in the in- terest of a $500. 900 endowment fund for the Southern Baptist Theological Sem- mary at Louisville. Ky Each annual session shows growing interest.
 Rev. R. A. J. Cumby of Louisville was elected President of the body, B. S. Raley of Florala was elected clerk and P. L. Moseley and J. L. Thomp- son were elected vice-presidents. re- spectively.
 After the organization the program previously arranged was adopted and a day of mental awakening and spir- itual upIift was fully enjoyed by the large audiences
 pr. Robertson has delivered three of six lectures specially prepared for the theological students at the Seminary. These lectures have been entertaining and instructive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
COURT AT TROY.
Pythinn Convention-Marshal Arrests MoOuahtneF.

MoOnshiner.
 Troy. March 1o-(Special )-The criminal docket of the Circuit Court. which was taken up on Monday. was completed today and court adjourned for the term. The docket was light. on account of the special court which was held short time ago. all of the important cases being disposed of at that time. Phil Thompson. charged was fined $50. Judgment was con- fessed for the fine and costs. Walter Inabinett was convicted of disposing of property under a lien and was sen tenced to two years in the peniten- tiary.
 g. H. Elan. editor of The Troy Mes- senger, left for Prattville this after noon to attend the Eighth District Pythian Convention. of which he is president.
 B. l. Douglas. Chancellor of Pike County Lodge No. ss. K. of r. Profes- sor Edgar M. Wright. W. B. Folmar. T. L. 'Borum and T. J. Smith. will leave for Prattviile in the morning.
 Deputy Marshal F. M. Sheehan. of Montgomery. brought to Troy this morning. J. W. Coonrod. who was ar rested near Gordon. Houston County. on a warrant charging him with own ing and operating an illicit distillery. A thirty-g gallon still with a quantity of beer and a small quantity of home- made rum was found in the defend ants smoke house. together with evi- dences of distillery having been recent ly operated. He was arraigned in the United States Commissioners Court and bound over under 320o bond to await the action of the next Federa, grand jury
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
BAPTTsTs AT GREENSBORO.
Pastors Conference of the Cahaba As-
 BocfatfOn.

BoCAatEVa.
 Greensboro, March 10.-(Special)- The second meeting of the Pastors Conference of the Cahaba Association was held here at the Baptist Church yesterday.
 There were in attendance pr. P. V. Bomar, Rev. A. J. Dick inson, and Rev J. E. Barnes, of Marion; J. E. Lowry. of Moundville, and l.. G. Dobbins, Greensboro.
 The reports from these fields were most encouraging, especially from been paid for, upon which will soon be erected a pastors home.
 Within thirty days $175 will be in hand to finish paying for pews in the church.
 The downpour of rain. two days pre- vented a new century meeting, which had been arranged for. However, Dr.. P W. Bomar delivered a fine addre ss on The New Century; Its Opportuni- ties and Responsibilities" Rev. J. G. Lowery gave also a very helpful and instructive address on "A New Testa- ment Church and the Relation of New Testament Churches to Each other.I ,
 Other meetings of this kind are be. ing arranged for and will be held in different parts of this Association du- ring the spring and summer.
 For many years there was seldom a Baptist service in Greensboro, but un- der Rev. J. G. Dobbins, as pastor. the church Is growing. The services are most attractive and are well attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
NEW OFFICERS ARE ELECTED Woodmen of the World
 Act. PRUITT AGAIN HEAD CLERK z. ]. Drake of Huntsville Named as
 President. TAe visitor. Gathered at a Banquet Last Night Rendered by the woedmen's Circle, the wo-
 mans Auxiliary Branch.
PRUITT AGAIN HEAD CLERK

The woodmen of the World spent the whole forenoon and a large part of the afternoon yesterday in executive session for the election of officers.
 z. I. Drake of Huntsville. promi- nent member of the order. and Head Banker of Head Camp "S." was elected Head Consul. to succeed S. B. Sightler. The only one to be reelected was John A. Pruitt of Florence. who will now start on his second term as Head Clerk He is the editor and founder of The Alabama Woodman. the official paper for the order in this State. <. Following is a complete list of the odicers:
 z. l. Drake. Huntsville, Read Consul.
 L. O. Graverly. Mobile. Head Adviser.
 D. A. Deacy. Tuscaloosa, Head Banker.
 John A Pruitt. Florence. Head Clerk.
 T. P. Williams. Ensley, Head Escort.
 J. E. Sercy. Albeltville. Head Watch man.
 E. D. whitman, New Decatur, Head Sentry.
 W. H. Tally. scottsboro. Chairman of Head Managers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

All the mayors and city attorneys of the Alabama municipalities will meet shortly in Montgomery. to discuss cer- tain laws which they wish to present to the next meeting of the State Leg isiature. s4
 Mayor Teague has been in communi- cation with the mayors of the other Alabama cities and the executives have decided to meet In Montgomery, some thirty days before the special meeting of the Legislature. in order to prepare matters of grave moment to set before the makers of the laws.
 Mayor Teague will call upon the Gov ernor shortly and discuss the matter with him and the Governor will be asked to incorporate In the call for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
DEMOPOLIS MAYOR-ELECT
 IS SERIOUSLY BURNED

Demopolis, March 10.-(Special. )- Col. N. G. Vim. Mayor -elect of the city of DemopolIs. while In the act of discharging a rife. in some way got 1t out of order. and the charge of pow der blew off the breach of the rifle and burned his face quite seriously.
 Colonel Winn was conveyed to the city as soon as possible and a physi- clan was summoned immediately and dressed his burned face. While his face is burned severely 1t is thought that the accident will not result ina dishguration.
 Colonel Winn will be sworn in as Mayor of the city of Demopolis In May.
 The-steamer Blees arrived at our wharf Tuesday afternoon. This steam CT has not visited this place in some time. She brought a large cargo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Expects Great Meeting.


 The officials of the Commercial and Industrial Association are working up enthusiasm among it's members for q big meeting of the association which will be held on the night of March 23. On that night the association will be addressed by Colonel William Young blood. of Nashville. a government ver- erinary expert. and Professor c. A. Carey, of Auburn. who will make ad- dresses upon cattle diseases and cattle quarantine.
 The association thinks that this is a matter of great importance to tho members of the association as we'll as to the farmers in the country around Selma. and to this meeting all of the farmers will be invited. A large num- Der of invitations will be sent to the farmers within the next day or two and 1t Is thought that many of thep' will attend.
 At the meeting of the association which was to have been held last night. pr. H. Robbins, a government veterinary expert, and who is located in Selma. was to have addressed the meeting upon cattle diseases and cat. tie quarantine. but on account of the indictment weather. no meeting of the association was held.
 pr. Robbins will very probably ad- dress the meeting on March 23 with Drs. Youngblood and Carey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Mayors and City Attorneys of
 State to Fleet in Montgomery

special session of the Legislature the matters the executives of the cities wish to have enacted.
 What these various questions and laws are, the mayors are not ready to give out, but 1t Is understood that several of them are of Statewide fn- terest and have been the subject of grave discussion for some time. No date will be selected for the meeting until the Governor tissues the call for the special session of tho Legislature. then the case will be set before the Governor and the assembly will De called. While the mayors are here. they will be entertained. but the meet ing is exclusively called for business reasons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Auto strikes a Boy.

Mobile, March 10.-Special. "A young white hoy by the aame of Jo- seph, residing at 453 St. Louis street. was run over by an auto this after noon about 4 o'clock while skating in the street at the corner of Dauphin and Claiborne streets.
 The automobile is owned by w. w. Heron. It was driven by a negro. No one else was in the machine.
 The boy was slightly bruised on the head and legs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
MRS. M'DONALD DEAD.
End Comes To Good Woman of Sum-
 ter County.


 ter County.
 Livingston. March 10. 1s0s-(Spe- cial. )-Mrs. Martin Mcdonald. of Coto- hague Beat. died at her home there and was buried at Pine Grove Church. She was 72 years old. a Christian woman and loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, two sons and a daughter.
 Jack Washington. the 15-year-old son of Joe Washington, died at his home in Gaston Beat and was buried at Shorts Church.
 Mrs DeLoach, of Memphis. Tenn, is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Garret Ennis, here.
 Tax Collector c. c. Thomas has just returned from his home In Gainesville. and reports the roads in a poor condi- tiop. worse than they have been for months.
 Mrs. F. Breitling. of Demopolis. is the guest of her sister. Mrs. L. O.. Breitling. here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
FIVE MEN DROWN
Continued from Page one1

him to the home of the drowned boy. as proof of the tldings which they bore.
 One negro who saw the party em- bark. and who knew billiard and the dog. was the means of revealing the Identity of four of the parties to the drowning.
 The Victims.
 Willie billiard was the son of W. T. billiard. a conductor of the Western, Railroad. residing at III Whitman Street. MT. Dillard left at e:20 Tues- day evening for Atlanta on his run. and it was there that a telegram was sent informing him of the death of his Son.
 Young DilIard Is survived by, be- sides his father and mother. one sis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
PALvADos SENTENCED.
Mobile Young Man Convicted of Steal
 

Mobile, March 10.-(special ,)-wil- lie Palvados. a young white man. was this morning sentenced to sixty days at hard labor by Judge Norborne R. Clarke in the Recorders Court. when he was convicted of the theft of Si0 from Mrs. Abbie Lucas.
 Ten dollars was stolen from a purse belonging to the woman and several women testified to Palvndos. guilt. de. spite his protest that he did not steal the money
 The defendant said he had been in Mobile but three weeks. though reared here, and had been absent for four years. He told Judge Clarke that he was accused of stealing before. but was arrested for stealing just before hA lexk the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
r,r.t Year Of Road nu,I,l,nr.

The first of the coming month will mark the close of the first years work of road building in Conecuh county under the bond Issue. and the results thus far are very gratifying and sat isfactory.
 Up to this time forty-four miles of road have been graded and clayed and are in fine condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Meeting of sew4nx Club .

The members of the Wednesday Sew ing Club and a few other guests were very pleasantly entertained this morn Ing by Miss Mary Rodgers at her home on Lapsley Street. Potted ferns and bowls of red japon!cas were used to adorn the parlor and reception hall. During the morning delicious refresh ments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATION.
John GaIIlard at Head of Mobile O.
 EnnizatiOn.

EOnizatiOn.
 Mobile. March 10.-(SpeciaL) )-To head the Mobile Playground Associa- ton for the next year and direct the work of this. the first organization of the kind in Mobile. John Gaillard was this afternoon elected president, along with the following other officers: Vice presidents. E. l.. Russell, L. Schdarz. c. J. Sullivan, G W. Jones. Secre- tary F. W. Evans and Treasurer E. J. Buck. in addition to thirty nine men composing the directorate.
 Other business outlining the work of the association was transacted at the meeting at which the greatest of enthusiasm prevailed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
PYTHIANs TO MEET.
Great Preparations for Convention al
 PrattyiIle

Prattville. March 10.-(Special. J. There Is the greatest display of bunt- Ing ever seen In this town before in anticipation ofN the meeting of the K. of P. Convention for the Eighth Dis trict. All places of business will be decorated with the colors of the order. showing considerable interest in the meeting. barbecue will be served by the local lodge tomorrow on the va cant square near the Baptist Church for the benefit of the visiting delegates and local friends of the lodge. A large number of delegates are expected to attend. and ample preparations have been made to care for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Goes for Gulfport Negro.

Mobile. March 1o.-(Special. )-For the purpose of bringing back to this city Will Leach, a negro wanted for a assault with intent to murder upon Pearl Lewis. a negress. Deputy Charles Cherry left today for Gulfport
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
CANDLER TO PRESIDE.
VIII Head District Conference~-GOod
 Road Work.

Evergreen, March 10.-(Special.) .)-It has been announced here by Dr. J. S. Frazer, presiding e:.fer of the Pensa- cola District. that Bishop w. A CanG- Ter will preside at tho meeting of the Methodist Conference of the Pen sacola> District which 'Nt.l he held In Evergreen April 21-26. The fact that he will. will no doubt attract a very large attendance of both delegates and visitors as we'll as ministers from diff ferent parts of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Social ana PeruonaI.

The music festival which was to have been given on the twentieth of this month by Miss Bender's music class at the home of MT. and Mrs. W. R. Peacock. has been postponed in- definitely on account of the death of a near relative of Mrs. Peacock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

Linens are either very heavy. almost like Russian crash. or they are very thin and fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

Miss Mary Gait. who has spent q portion of the winter here with rela- tives and friends, will leave tomorrow for her home at Perdido.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11

Mrs. NJ. Mecklinberg. of Okalona, Miss, Is the guest of Mrs. B. Gusdorf at her home on Broad Street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Byrne, who have spent a part of their gweddin g Journey here with his parents, will leave tomorrow for their future home in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-11
Nothing Too Good

for you. That's why we want you to take CASCARETS for liver and bowels. It's not advertising talk but merit-the great, wonderful, lasting merit of CASCARETS that we want you to know by trial. Then you'll have faith-and join the mil lions who keep well by CASCA- REFS alone. SSs
 cA0CARETo roc . box for a weeks
 trestmezt. ali druggists. Biggest seller
 AA ths weFlA. Mulss1 eoSes znozth
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09

time I spent over $500 with abso.
lutely no relief. I felt that it would at
least Go 10 harm to try the medicine
which | was hearing so much about.
Daring these eight years | have
been forced to so without solid food
1or live and six weeks at time. I
always had a sour stomach. was
troubled with formation of gas, and
LED the usual m;5erable life OF the dys-
peptic. | was dull, tired, nervous and
gloomy all the time, and was always
constipated.
Il have taken CcoDq15sls medicine q
comparatively short time. For the
past month ] have not had the slight
est sign OF stomach trouble. ; can eat
anything with no bad effect whatso-
ever. ! have fine appetite, an gain
ing flesh very rapidly, am cheerful
full OF energy, and my nervousness has
disappeared. Ny bowels are in perfect
condition for the first time in eight
years.
Il don't hesitate TO say that would
not take $4,000 and be back where !
was. My relief and thankfulness is
beyond description.
We sell Cooper's famous prebarat;on
described in the aDovo statement.
-Estorge Drug Co.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09
SPENT LAST EIGHT
YEARS IN MISERY
Boston Banker Says His Life Has Been Hone
less for that Length of Time.

Carleton II. Hutchinson, leading
banker and broker of Boston, with
Offices at s Congress Street, in that
city, has recently come out with a very
strong statement.
In the widespread discussion over
Cooper's new theory and medicines
which has spread over the country so
rapidly, Mr.. Hutchinson has taken the
side Of those who say that Cooper's
theory is correct and his medicine all
that he claims.
Mr.. Hutchinson's emphatic state
ment is as follows: ANYONE afflicted
with chronic i'll health and a general
rundown condition caused by stomach
trouble, who does not try this man
Cooper's medicine, is very foolish. 1
say this after a most remarkable ex-
perience with the medicine.
Il heard of Cooper's success first
when he was in Chicago, as I have a
private wire to that city in connection
with my business. Later. when he
came East, I learned more of him and
his theory that stomach trouble causes
most Ill health. have had no faith
In anything not prescribed by a ply
sician for each particular case after
careful diagnosis, but after eight years
OF constant suffering, during which
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09
The ELKS' TRIP
TO CALIFORNIA

| In all probability the stereop
tican and moving picture exhibit
ton, given here on last Sunday
Evening by Mr.. j. r. Erwin, in
the interest of the Southern Pacific
Railroad, under the auspices of
the local lodge of the Elks, is one
Of the finest entertainments of it's
characterin America today. Om
people anticipated this fact and
long before the hour announced
for tho beginning of tho entertain
ment, the splendid Opera House
of this city was crowed to it's very
doors.
The evenings entertainment o.
pened with moving picture ex-
hlbition of the "Story of Cotton"
or from the field to the loom. II
Was spleDdidIy presented showing
many familiar scenes.
Then came the trip and lectu
across the country to the "Sur
Set" In the start we were given
some very interesting local views
the "Shadows on the Teche,"
avery Salt Works." "McIlh en-
ney's Tabasco Factory, ''eic. Then
We passed through Crowley, Lake |
Charles, and on westward. In the
tar west the scenes we're quite |
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09

Mr.. Y. Jcnnaro, who had charge
of the forwarding of the relief
fund, sent on Thursday to the Ital
ian Consul at New Orleans tie
the sum of S247 80.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09

Soeieta' ltaliana di Mutua
Benefcenza Cr1stofo'o Colombo $50
Nom hers 4f the Snnintn
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09

novel to most of our people and
they were clevery presented and
soexplalned as to he very thrilling
The Iberia Orchestra Band,
ander The leadership of Mr. Frank
Haranco, added materially to the
enjoyment of the evenin. by ,en
derEg choice selections during
the elnteTmISSienS
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09
SWINE PRODUCTION.
The Following Experiments Were
BY Mr. S. E. McClendCn.
VALUE OF OAT PASTURE.

Sept. 2Sth, 1907, two and one
half acres were planted in oats at
the Experiment Station at Baton
Rouge, for grazing experiment.
October Goth, seven Poland China
pigs, weighing IN total 27G pounds.
were put Oh this plat and were
given no feed but the green oats
during the winter. February n,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1909-01-09
FOR EARTHQUAKE
SUFFERERS.
lberians Subscribe to the
Relief Fund started by y.
JennarO.

Through he prompt aud sym
pathetic efforts of the Italian citl
zens OF this city q very handsome
relief fund was raised for the
earthquake sufferers of southern
Italy.
The following amounts we've
contributed BY oar people to this
worthy cause.