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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
BY DAVID HOLT.

Crops are sorry along the Alabama river between Mohils and Montgom- cry. Everybody says so. It Is hard to tell which is the sorriest the cotton pr the corn. The people who depend pm those erops~in that territory could not safely and truly-b called sorry. they are only grieved.
 The continuous rains in the spring are to blame. They lasted until long after the several planting times and made the crop both short and late.
 Captain Bragg, who buys cotton seed for a Selma company. estimates the crop at only one-haif what 1t was the season before. and he is in 8 posi- ton to know. The seed time is ms harvest. and he has learned to answer the question, "wbat win the harvest be7" almost to sack.
 Just at this season the Alabama rtv- CT is as pretty as a picture to the steamboat passenger. and the trip pe- tween the States capital and It's sea port is becoming quite popular. The weekly packets which make the round trip are well patronized. The Steamer City of Mobile arrived Friday night from the coast with good car go and a number of excursionists. Among those who made the trip were Judge and Mrs. w. w. Pearson and two of their children. A number ot summer visitors to Perdido Bay, Flori- da. also returned by water.
 Already the trees along the river s bank are beginning to show the vari- gated hues which tell of the coming fall. But the wild phlox and the morning glories continue to bloom in many places almost to the rivers brin,. Muscadines are getting scarce. while persimrnons are fully developed and are only waiting for frost to fall.
 The City of Mobile left her dock at the seaport of the same name on Tues day evening. There was just daylight enough left to permit the passengers on deck view of the vessels that lay at anchor in the harbor and at the wharves.
 A school teacher with an eye to romance and history. msde many in- quiries regarding the location Of the places where De Soto fought the Tn- dians. and during the early morning hours eazed with intense interest up- on a spot of darkness where one of the officers told him tho great chief Tuscaloosa had fallen with ten thou.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
THEY HELPED HER
 ID FIND HEALTH
A Maine Woman Tells What Dr. Williams Pink Pills Will Do
 for Her Sex.

Neglect or improper treatment of woman's ills almost inevitably leads to 0 train of unfortunate results and ire. quently to a lifetime of misery. In time almost every organ of the body becomes affected, the nervous system is broken down, the digestion is weakened and symptoms of kidney trouble develop.
 Women who become pale and lose weight and ambition and are subject to headaches and fainting spells, need such a tonic as Dr. Williams Pink Pilla They are especially adapted for girls and women of all ages and give just the aid required to bring back health and strength to the nervous and exhausted.
 What Dr. Williams Pink Pills will do for women is illustrated in the experi. ence of Miss Florence A. Jordan, of No. 95 Perham street. Pennington, Me. She says:
 "A cold brought on trouble to which my sex is subject and for two years suffered without relief until tried Dr. Williams Pink Pills. was very irreg. ular and at intervals suffered 50 that l was obliged to stay in bed. My blood seemed to congeal and my body was covered with purple spots, my heart fiuttered, slight exertion tired me, I waa pale and my strength and ambition were gone. Sometimes my feet swelled 60 that could not keep on my shoes.
 After committing several doctors and finding no relief in their medicines. an. other physician advised me to try Dr. Williams Pink Pills. He said they had helped his daughter who suffered the same way l did, and SO got . supply. Two boxes brought about the desired results and @ few more restored me to complete health"
 Dr. Williams' Pink Pills arc sold by all druggists, or sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of price, 90 cents per box; six boxes for e2.50. by the Dr. Williams Medicine Company. Schenectady, N. Y. The pills are guaranteed to be safe and absolutely harmless to the most delicate constitution. They contain no morphine, opiate, narcotic nor anything to cause drug habit.
 A booklet, "Plain Talks to Women," will be sent free to any woman suffer ing from weakness. It explains fully why Dr. Williams Pink Pills are suited to the needs of weak women of all ages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
D. A. HARDEN DEAD.

End Comes Suddenly to Fillmore
 County Citisen.
 Wetumpka, Sept. 13.-(Specia1)- Death came suddenly Sunday morning to one of Fillmore county's most sub stantial and prosperous citizens.
 Apparently in good health, D. A. Harden was sitting on the front ve- randall of his home at Titus when he was stricken with a severe pain over his heart and death resulted almost instantly.
 Burial services were held today at Tower Creek cemetery.
 Mr. Harden was between 60 and 65 years of age and was a faithful mem her of the Baptist Church. He Is survived by his wife. a daugh- ter, Mrs. Wm. Hannon of Coosa coun- ty. and the following sons: George A Harden. R. A. Harden. T. E. Harden F. H. Harden. c. O. Harden and Dr., Elxie Harden.
 One daughter. Mrs. T. A. Huff. died at her hoxne in Wetumpka in June, 1908.
 Mrs. Henry Taylor. who has been very i'll for several days. has been carried to Montgomery for treatment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
DELEGATES FROM EnMoRn.
Strong Men of County Will Attend
 COuferenee

Strong Men of County Will Attens
 Conference.
 wetumpka, Sept. 13.-(Special. J. The following delegates have been ap- pointed from Fillmore County to attend the ti-Amendment Convention in Montgomery September Is:
 Beat ID. F. Avant, H. c. Wright, John Adams.
 Beat 2--Dr. Garrett. Jim Nicholson. Chas. Adkins.
 Beat 3-Dr. J. W. Borough, Steve Reneau. Forest Mckenzie.
 Beat 4-Berry Holbrooks. Richard Brasseil, John Hopsons.
 Beat 5--E. H. Darden, J. B. Thorn ton. Tom Singleton. Beat s-D. o. Britt. John D. Gran ger. F. L.. Barker.
 Beat 7--pr. o. c. Powell. Jim B. Levens. Thad Scott.
 Beat so. H. Henderson, J. B.. Rachelor, W. G. Robertson.
 Beat s-W. P. Clarke, N. Ivey, Mark Landall, John Jackson.
 Beat Ter. J. zeigler. Dudley Will Hanson. J. D. whetstone.
 Beat 1H-Eugene Thompson. Sam Law. E. s. Smith.
 Beat 12-S. T. Dennis, J. N. Hud- Beat 1t-o. J. Holt. Joe Baxley. Beat 15--Dr. 2. T. Crawley, Lee Hornsby. Marvin Phillips.
 Beat 1s--Abb Dismuke, Ed Fay H. c. Cobb.
 Beat i7-H. F. Anderson. E. NJ. Cowiing, 0. P. Barron.
 Beat 1s-G. H. Parker. F. L. Tate. John Bateman.
 Beat 1s-John Billingsley, Gid Will Hams, John Mitchell.
 The delegates were selected by Q committee of which c. F. Sedberry was chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
JEFFE RsoN COUNTY
 MAN IS HELD UP

Birmingham. Sept. 13.-(Special)- A. B. Northington. well known cit- izen residing on Shades Mountain. sew eral miles below the city, while en route to Bedding. mining camp ten miles south of the city, was held up at the point of pistol in the hands of a tall ginger cake color negro. robbed of a shot gun. seventy-fivs dollars in currency and some small change and then beaten with pistol.
 The victim of the highwayman suc- ceeded in reaching Bedding dripping with blood from which point tele- phone message was sent to the sher- iff'sl office.
 Deputy sheriffs with blood hounds were rushed to the scene but the ne- gro highwayman had escaped. Mir. Northington gave a good description of the negro. and every effort Is be- Ing made to apprehend him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
ORDERS MANY CARS.
L.. and N. Gives Big Commission II
 Decatur shops.

L. and N. Gives Big Commission To
 Decatur Shops.
 Decatur, Sept. 13-(Special )-The Louisville and Nashville Railroad shops in New Decatur have on hand now or ders for the building of HOO new freight cars in these shops. and work has already commenced on them. This is the first order for new cars the shops have received of any consequence since the commencement of the general panic. more than a year ago. The prospects in these shops now look brighter than at any time since the commencement of the panic and 1t iS believed that good times are now coming to the Decaturs once more.
 The American Oak Tanning Com. pany, one of the largest tanneries in the entire country. will also soon start up with a full force of men, and wilJ add a large sum of money every two weeks to the pay rolls of the Decaturs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
A Remarkable Revival.

Birmingham, Sept. 13.-(Special.)- More than 100 converts. of whom sixty eight were received into the church Sunday, is the remarkable record of the series of revival services which has just closed at the East Birmingham Methodist Church. Revivalist J. O. Hanes, conducted the meeting, assisted by Rev. W. Woodall pastor of the church, and Rev. A. F. Page. pastor of the East Birmingham Baptist Church. Dr. Hanes will open a rtvival In Flor nee Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
CHANGES IN THE LAWS
 GOVERNING STATE GUARD

Two changes In the military laws of the State are being brought to pub lie notice. One provides that officers of the Alabama National Guard be giv- en full pay while on duty. whereas. under the old law they were given half pay.
 The second change affects the or ganization of the State troops, provid- ing that the A. N. G. shall not con- slst of more than one division, a divis- ion being three regiments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Inlur,e. Mnx ne ratnl.

Anniston. Sept. i3.-fSpeciaI,) )-Bsr- " Mecurry aged s1, who was seri- ously injured when his horse became frightened at q passing automobile Saturday afternoon. is said to still be In a serious condition at his home on the Saks farm near Blue Mountain, and 1t is feared that his injuries will prove fatal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

George c. Harris. as administrator of the estate of Carrie L. Gill deceased. today flied suit in the City Court against Thomas B. Jeffery & Co, and Nat Granger. asking for s3G,Ooo dam ages for the death of Mrs. Carrie L. GIil, who was struck by an automo- bile being driven by Granger on July 24, from which injuries received the woman died several days later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
necatur scheeIs open.

Decatur. Sept is-tspecial )-The Decatur public schools opened this morning with the largest attendance of pupils ever before in their history. The attendance is about twenty-five per cent larger than the attendance of iast year. Superintendent J. M Collier has made a special effort this year to se- cure students for the high school de- partment and he has succeeded admir- nh hly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
STATE OFFICIALS ARE
 RETURNING TO DUTIES

Monday at the Capitol was signaliz- ed by the presence of three familiar figures which have been absent for most of the summer. Justice T. c. Mcclellan. of the Supreme Court. and Justice N. D. Denson. whose resigna- tfon from the bench was announced last week dropped into their offices to clear their desks. Adjutant General Bibb Graves came fin yesterday from the Camp Perry. O., shoot and 8 visit to Canada and New York.
 Judge Mcclellan has been spending the summer at Denver, while Judge Denson has been for the most part, at his home in Lafayette.
 Most of the Supreme Court justices will be in the city probably within the next two weeks or month, clear ing the deck of the court for the fau term which convenes November l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
MARTIN-TH0MAs.

Wedding of a Popular Citizen of Pick
 ems County.
 Gorda. Sept. 13.--tspeciaD--J. K. P. Martin and Mrs. Thomas, were mar ried yesterday.
 Mr. Martin is one of Gordo's best citizens. The bride was one of Tus- caloosa's most popular women.
 The happy couples are domiciied at the Eureka for the present.
 Farmers are beginning to pick cot ton which will average about one-half of a normal crop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Auto owners to Nleet.

Birmingham. Sept. 13.-(Special. )- Secretary George T. Brazelton of the Birmingham Motor Club. with the other officers of the club, will issue call tomorrow to the members for a meet ing to be held for the purpose of or- ganizing' scout parties to go in path finding cars to determine the best route from here to Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
GREEN B. SKELETON DEAD.
Was Veteran Who Saw Service With
 Southern Army.

SUutheEA AEMys
 Anniston. Sept. 13.-(Special. )- Green B. Skelton, a Confederate vet eran, and for many years one of the most influential planters in this coun- ty, died at his home at Weaver Sun day morning and his remains were buried at the Four Mile Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. He is survived by two sons. A. J. and H. NJ Skelton, of this county. ard two Mrs George Taylor and Mrs, Emma Ellis, of Anniston.
 Mir. Skelton served throughout the Civil War. He enlisted in the 3Oth Alabama and lost an eye in the ser vice, which 8 few years ago rendered him totally blind. He also did valiant service with the signal corps of the army. and has since received many honors at the hands of his comrades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Conytct in Returnet.

Tom Williams. an escaped negro convict from Walters Brothers con- vict farm, was re-captured yesterday by c. V. Gillespie at Notasulga. A r-an has been sent from the farm to return the man to prison. Williams and three other prisoners escaped from the farm last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Runawayn Caught.

John Wilson. R. S. Lee, Joseph Rob inson. Charles Thomas and James Thomas, i've negro boys, whose ages range from 12 years to 16 years, were arrested here yesterday morning at the request of their parents who wired from Calhoun station on the L. and N. that the boys had run away from home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Rarhera Return to Work.

Louisville, Ky, Sept. 1S.-One hum dred and twenty-five barbers who struck for higher wages one week ago, returned to work today. the mas ter barbers agreeing to raise wages from $9 to SIP per week. Prices for tonsorial work have been generally increased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
renneanea in Low.

Decatur, Sept. 13-(SpeciaI.) .)-The Tennessee River Is lower now than 1t has. been at any time during the sum- meT Only small steamers are making the regular trips between Decatur and Chattanooga on account of the low stage of the water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Woman Is Held.

Liza Jeams, colored. residing near the city, Is in the county jaiE charged with assault with intent to murder. It is alleged that she stabbed another colored woman with a pair of scissors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
QUICK DELIVERY.

QUICK DELIVERY. Hfll < H0l (bottled in bond) whis- key. four full quarts, express paid, 95.OO.
 Pickett Springs (Bottled in BondD whiskey, four full quarts e4.OO. Ex- press paid.
 I. BERGMAN q CO,
 Pensac0la, Fla.
 au-tu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Send us your orders for SchIitx Beer Ten dozen to cask, e1O.6O F. o. B.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
We gre agents for,

We gre agents fOrs Lewfs 06. Murray Hill. Cascade, And many others. Four full quarts S5.OO.. Express prepaid.
 !. BRICKMAN q CO.,,
 PensaeOla, Fla.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
COURT IN JEFFERSON.
Men Who Failed fo Appear as Jurors
 Are Fined.

Are FhUe0s
 Birmingham, Sept. 13.-(Special.)-In organizing juries in the criminal court, first division today, where capital eases are on the docket, Judge Weaver fixed a fine of $50 each against all men who had been summoned for jury duty and had not responded to their names when the same were called this morning.
 There were five men in this class and the judge declined to allow the fine to b remitted save where 1t was shown that 1t was a physical impossibility to gt to the court in time
 The first case called was that of John Andrews, a negro, who shot and killed a white man in a livery stable at Bes- semer. two years ago, and for which he was tried once. sentenced to be hanged but the Supreme Court reversed and remanded the case.
 Nine capital cases are on the docket for the week but only two or three are likely to have trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Mrs. GIII'a Estate suea. Birmingham, Sept. 13.-( (SpeciaI)--
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Three Big Values fn Whiskey
 For&l.S0 Gallon Progress Gfns
 O'COnner Rye.
 A0vamee Corn. Greil Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Fla. 2
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By Sewe11 Ford
Drawings by F. Vaux Wilson

and built big house on it. But YOU might own a
dozen islands, with houses all of en- and still
not be counted in with the Newport crowd
AS for Peggy-well. say, never saw her but two
or three times; but I'm givin you my word she's a
thoroughbred. You know, Of these slim, direc-
tore built girls that carries her chin up and has an
air of belongin wherever she happens to be; not
starry eyed brassy. you know, but modest and
sweet loolin' like some of these you the art
calendars And while Sadie seems to think she's
done great stroke in findin Peggy such chap as
T. Wally, my private opinion is that Wallys the one
who's about to get the prize. specially when you
to think of the sized check Pa Cutler draw.
WHEN it comes to this young Duff Cutler though.
W | didn't have much more information about
him than did about his Swish craft But when he
shows up at the studio all needs is glance to see
and same deep set dark eyes as Miss Peggy's. He
amt much heavier than her. either and maybe a
year younger
Il beg pardon says he; "but am"
Il know" says l. You're the brother in law
elect of 7. Wally Sloane. Do strike the combina-
tom"
you may put it that way if you choose" says he
scowlin'; "but prefer to be known simply as Duff
field Cutler"
"S-o-o?" says 1. Looks like you didn't appreci-
ate having such swell for brother in law?
Since you We mentioned it. says he. perhaps
don't"
We'll, WE'LL" says l. Hope you amt said as
much to Waly. He'd feel mighty bad about it,
expect
Huh grunts Dufield, and shuts up like clam.
There was no gettin him the string for he amt
conversational youth He says the Swish is at East
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00HIS was one of Sadies programs YOU might
know. First off she planned it that was to
take the twelve fifteen express up Saturday.
Then it the fve-seven Friday night. and here.
just as I've fixed my dates for that schedule
a wire which says, Never mind train. You are to
up with Duffield in the Swish. He will call for
YOU about three P. M.
With Duffied in the Swish, ehs thinks l. How
eScitingp,
Course. I knew who Duff was He's the cub
brother of Peggy Cutler the young lady that Sadies
visitin'. But the Swish something amt been
introduced to yet. From the name. it might be
either airshp shootin star. Knowing that
the Cutters an island up the sound. though,
suspects it S some kind of Yacht
Now that should have let out at the start, for
I've done about all the amateur yachtin yearn to
do. But this weekend stunt at the Cutters
special occasion, and l knew Sadied be sore if
reniged at the last minute. You see, she'd had
hand in engineerin little romance for Peggy and
springin' the news that Miss Cutler engaged to
Mr. T. Wally Sloane which due to surprise a lot
of people.
you know about T Wally. The newspapers has
had him taggin' first one and then the other
from Russian Countesses to 1eadln ladies, for the
last five years; but Waly has kept right
ductin' cotlions and Twin at his club, and lookn
big and handsome, and spendn Grandmas legacy
the classiest little bachelor dinners got UP any
where the avenue.
And you must of heard of T. Wallys dinners any
way. They've boosted him from No. 13 in the back
row, to front center position in constant range OF
the society reporters spotlight. And you can't do
that just by stuffin' people, you know. Why, they
say that when he calls up Louis to order spread in
from what shade of orchids must be used for the
table decorations to the exact temperature each
tc'lar wine must be when it's served Once when
he was missin for a whole week, they found he'd
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been experimental on a new salad dressin' Oh
smoker! But T. Wally is the most run after chappy
in the coupon burnin' set; and long that's his
ambition, / don't see but he's made good
Just how Sadie and Mrs Purdy-Pell worked it to
get him and Peggy Cutler mated up can't say not
havin' followed the campaign close. But that's
what they did, in spite of the fact that the Cutters
amt one two-sixteen when it comes to the social
frame-up. Why, they're upstate folks, from SYRIA
cuse, or Schenectady, somewhere on the road to
dom breaks loose from his office in the pillow and
reaper factory.
Course, Mrs Cutters different proposition
from one of the old PATRON families that got their
real estate in chunks as gift from King George 1t
was her that bought this island for summer home
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as ne 20
grabs my kit bag and off we pixies. For the only
of pillow trust president, he's a democratic
youngster. All the yachtin costume he sports is a
pair of striped flannel trousers or less bagged
the knees silk outing shirt blue serge coat, and
a Panama hat. He don't even have the taxicab habit
We gets to the ferry by jumpin' a crosstown
car
On the way down gives him few openin' S
to express his opinion of T. Wally; but about all
got out of him that Mr.. Sloane looks him
merely as Peggy's kid brother.
You'll see." says he; that is, if he shows up in
time to go with US
"Oh!" says l. ''Wally is to be aboard is he?
Gee! Wish I'd put on my full dress suit"
Il asked him just to please Peggy" says Dufheld
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nOdS real cordial to me, though that as
far as he goes. l can see easy enough
where thin-skinned young chap like
Duff might work up crouch: for Wally
and smilin contented at the background
Well, which is your yacht, Dufleld?
says he, gain out into the East River.
where three or four big ones are anchored
Right here. says Duff, steppin' out on
the stringpiece and pointin' straight down.
What! That" says Wally.
And say. from where we stood she didn't
look much wider'n a knifeblade. Well,
you've seen these new speed launches they
build now, about the shape of pickerel.
two-thirds engine, and the rest spray
hood? This is one OF that kind;
told you it was the Swish. says Duff
So YOU did," says Wally; but had
no idea-er-I thought you meant steam
yacht. you know"
If you'll find a steam yacht that the
Swish can't cut circles around, says Duff,
III quit
Really" says Wally, preparin to climb
down
We hoisted him aboard and got him
placed conf 'table in a wicker chair under
the automobile awnin, and | was helpin
Duff to tie her loose, when Mr. Sloane
gets excited again.
ol Say, DuIiiCiu, ooy . liz w ASiS
is vour-er- engineer you know
I'm the whole crew" says Duff.
But-but can you manage all that
machinery alone?" says Wally. pokin' his
stick at the mess of cylinders and things
Why mott" says Duff, peelin' off his
coat and rollin' up his sleeves. Il built
EN- myself"
1t did look some ticklish, trustin' our
selves in such a narrow chested racing ma
it'll only youngster like him in charge.
throws few switches and jerks a couple
and the first thing we know we're being
and out among the tugs and ferryboats
rsion steamers For awhile both me and
there grippin' our chair arms and almost
lr breaths
we! but she is speedy!" says Wally.
oh" says Duff "Wait until we get
led out
lchinery had only been purrin' along. soft
tn, like cat havin' its back rubbed; but
got through He'll Gate and into a clear
huff begun to open things wider and wider,
ummed like a runaway trolley car. We
ly feel her jump under us.
nore or less power on the job, amt you.
lys l.
red and twenty horse" says he: gas tur-
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When she found | was
going to run down this
morning and bring you
back with me. she
limited that l might get
Wally, too. | told her
I'd let him walk first;
but-but-"
Yes, | see" says l.
" You changed your
mind"
Il couldn't go back
on Sis" says he.
She's a brick, YOU