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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
DOOM IS FORECASTED
LONG PREDICTS DEFEAT 0l
 AMENDMENT.
Representative in City Arranging. for Big Meeting Says Vote Will Be
 Overwhelmingly Against
 Governors Pet Measure.

Buried in his room at the Exchange Hotel in an avalanche of letters and telegrams, Representative J. Lee Long who is attending to the preliminary details for the big conference of Sep- tember 15 against constitutional pro- hibition, said last night that the move ment against the constitutional amend ment will result in an overwhelming vote against the proposition.
 "I have had some experience in politics in Alabama said Mir. Long. 'but have never seen such a volun- tary and spontaneous movement in my life. I came to Montgomery in behalf of the signers of the call to make preliminary arrangements for the big meeting. I opened no head quarters; I did not intend to open headouarters. It was mentioned in the newspapers that would have charge of the preliminary details. To- day my room Is flooded with tele- grams and letters. had made no canvass. I had sent out no letters, but telegrams and letters poured in assuring me of voluntary support. tell ing me of delegations which are com ing from the various counties and ask Ing that some of the work be appor- tioned to the writers. These voluntary reports convince me that there Is @ sentiment against the amendment that none of US had looked for. The pres ent situation-the opposition that has been revealed to me, consider re- markable."
 Hon. Emmett O'Neal. one of the signers who is spending several days in the city, received yesterday a strong voluntary list of more than dozen names from Birming nam. Included in the list were 8 number of the most prominent citizens of Birmingham. A big and influential delegation from Jefferson is assured ass,a3sa t1ai,au
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
NEGROES WILL HONOR
 BISHOP J. w. ALST0RK

To show appreciation of Bishop J. W. Alstork as man, as minister. and as a bishop in the African Meth odist Episcopal Church. ministers from all parts of the United States will as- semble in the old Ship Church on Holcombe street In a triple celebration to last for three days. The celebra- ton is to mark the golden anniver- sary in the life of Bishop Alstork. the pearl anniversary of his life in the ministry, and his silver anniversary as a bishop in the church.
 During the celebration many of the foremost questions of the day present. ed to the negro race for solution will be discussed. Bishops from many states will be present. and the occas- ion will be made one of great reJoic- ing.
 Members of Old ship Church have decorated that edifice with the na- tfonai colors, and 1t is assured that the auditorium will be filled to capacity on each of the three days. An elab- crate program has been prepared.
 Dr. J. s. Jackson of Philadelphia will preside over the meeting, while the local ministers and presiding el- ders are the committee of manage ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
HARLAN IS IN CITY
IS UNDER SENTENCE ON fEoNAGE
 CHARGE.
Accompanied by Lawyers whe Are Sttll at Work on His Case--Wnl
 Remain in Montgomery
 Today.

W. s. Harlan. who, with four other employees of the Jackson Lumber Com pany. has been fined and sentenced to imprisonment in the Federal prison at Atlanta for conspiracy to commit pe- onage, spent last night in the city. Mir. Harlan was accompanied by his law yers and they are still at work on the case. Just what steps are being taken are not known. but every effort Is being put forth to get some relief from the decision of the court.
 The case against MT. Harlan and his men has been in the courts since 1908 and his sentence of eighteen months recently has been commuted by President Taft to six months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
BULLETIN READY
STATE FfsRTILIZER PUBLICATION
 ISSUED YEsTERDAY.s
Msst Comprehensive of the Series ef Twenty-nine That Has Been Is- sued--Reassns for the De-
 lay Given.

After delay of . month, the an- nual fertilizer bulletin of the state Department of Agriculture and Indus- tries has been issued by the onhciai printers and is ready for delivery. The bulletin is one of the most interesting of ofiacial publications to farmers and fertilizer men.
 It is the twenty-ninth of the pub lication issue and is the most compre- hensive of the list. More analyses were made during the year than be- fore, and more varieties of fertilizers produced and sold.
 The bulletin was compiled by C. H. Billingsley, of the Department of Ag- ricuiture. The delay in publication was occasioned by the death of Profes- sor Ransom, of Auburn, one of the State chemists stan. the volume or samples and analyses, and the rush or the onacial printing of the Lesisia- ture. which gained precedence over the routine State work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

row. will devote it's attention. The meeting is not expected to continue longer than one day, the drafting of players. affecting both major and min or leagues, ia to be the principle top- ic of the meeting. and as soon as that is settled by the announcement of the draftings made, 1t is expected that the case of Pitcher Vaughan will be taken up and lively wrangie is anticipat- ed.
 Vaughan was recently awarded to the Louisville club for the remainder of the present season and to the Cfn- cfnnati Nationals, after that. The New York Americans have not relinquished their claim on Vaughan. and the case is to be reopened tomorrow for final settlement. the former decision of the commission being against the New York club in this case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
MABEL PAIGE CoMrSs.
VIII Open HGajestie season in Ca
 merre street TA~.fr~

VIII Open Majestse seassn h Con-
 merce Street Theatre.
 With Mabel Paige, in The Belle of Richmond" the Ma1estic season will open on Monday September (. Pend ing the renovation of the new quar- ters of the Majestic company, the old Bi5ou theatre. the old show house on Commerce street will be used untii September %.
 Mabel Paige. the actress who has borne for years the title, ''The Idol of the South." and who has maintain ed the name since her last appearance in Montgomery. will be welcomed by Montgomery theatre-goers. Until five years ago her appearance in this city was anticipated in the prospect and enjoyed In the reality.
 The play in which she opens this season deals with the familiar South ern life and customs. and Miss Paige. as girl of the old South. has been accorded favor wherever performing.
 During the stay of the company in Montgomery, repertoire will be pro- duccd. and the variation of the weeks performance will add to the attrac- ton which Mabel Paige and her actors have always held for Montsomerians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

made vacant by death: named the new Commissioner as a member of the Ex- ecutive and Finance Committees of
 the Board: inspected competitive plans for a proposed school building, in Franklin Street. selecting those offered by Willis R. Biggers: named a com mittee to draft suitable resolutions up- on the death of pr. Marechal. a mem- Der of the Board: and went into exec utive session of almost an hours du- ration. w. R. Biggers was awarded the contract for erecting a new school building. to be known as Franklin Street School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
NOTED LAPS ARRIVE.
OxiemfaH Flnmnciers Come to Inspect
 American Pointn.

OxtcntaI Finmnciers Come to Inspect
 American Points.
 Seattle. Wash. Aug. a1--The Great Northern liner Minnesota. bringing Baron Shibusawa. the foremost finan- cter of Japan; merchants. members of parliament and bankers representing ak great cities. arrived at Port Town send this afternoon. one day ahead of schedule.
 Besides her fifty-two distinguished passenEers. the Minnesota brought the most valuable cargo that ever crossed the Pacific ocean.
 delegation representing the eight chambers of commerce of the Pacific coast met the Minnesota at Port Town send. The vessel will reach Seattle at o'clock tomorrow morning when the formal welcome to the United States will take place.
 The governor of Washington, the lnayor Of Seattle and the president of the Chamber of Commerce will well come the travellers.
 If Baron Shibusawa in his response delivers the message entrusted to him by the Emperor. a reply will be made in behalf of President Taft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
WHIPS BALL PLAYER. Connie Lewis Accused Of InsuIfing

Augusta, Ga, Aug. s1f-C1aiming that Connie Lewis. third baseman on the Columbia baseball team in the South AtI.ntic League. had insultcd relatives. Louis Brooks. former mem ber of the Legislature and an attor- ney and his brother-in-law. Paul Hey man. today gave the ball player a horse whipping on one of the principal streets here.
 The women asserted that Lewis fol- lowed them on the street yesterday and acosted Mrs. H ,yman.
 This afternoon at srecfaf session of the recorders ccurt Lewis was lined $50. it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
NEW YORK MYSTERY.
Young Man and Woman Have Disap-
 pe@red.

Young Man and Woman Have Disap-
 peared.
 New York, Aug. 31.-A gold watch and chain and handkerchief belonging to Dora W. Hockey and evidence of a struggle on the edge of the Jerome Park reservoir, near where they were found led the-police to believe today that Miss Hockey was murdered.
 The girl who was 19 years old, was last seen Wednesday night with Charles s. Schock. The young mans body was found in the reservoir yes- terday, and the reservoir is being drag ged in hope of finding trace of his com panion.
 The first theory was that the pair committed suicide together. but tram pied grass and evidence of @ struggle on the reservoir bank seemed to sup port the suspicion of murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
THREE FATALLY HURT
 WHEN WALL COLLAPSES

Marion, N. C.. Aug. 31.-Three work men were fatally injured and several others were dangerously hurt this af- ternoon when the middle wall of a hotel building being erected here col- lapsed.
 When the crash came the men fell i've stories and were buried beneath the debris.
 The fatally injured were James West of Kings Mountain, Ambrose Strout of Lowell and James Ponder of Ruther- ford.
 Several others are missing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
NATIONAL COMMISSION
 WILL MEET TODAY

Cincinnati. O.. Aug. 31-The drafting of players by the Major league for the coming baseball season. settlement of controversies regarding players in the and big pile of routine business to be disposed of constitutes the mate rial to which the National Baseball Commission. which, meets here tomor-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Chinese Bandit. Rusy.

vladivostok, Aug. s1.-Chinese ban dits are active along the line of the Siberian Railroad. They recently blocked a section of the road with heavy stones. at the same time cut ting the telegraph and telephone wires, burning large quantities of fuel for the locomotives and pillaging the To- cal guard house. A detachment of the frontier constabulary has been sent in pursuit of the bandits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
German Maneuvers.

Swinemunde. Germany. Aug. ai--The imperial navy maneuvers that began August IS will be terminated Septem- Der ? because of Emperor Williams engagement. At their conclusion Ad- miraI Prince Henry of Prussia. who is on board the flagship Deutschland. will take six months leave of absence and go to the Canary Islands with the members of his family. Upon his re- turn he will take up his duties as inspector general of the fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
ACCUSES A PLAYWRIGHT.

Actress Says Howard Took Diamond
 From Her.
 New York, Aug. 31.-George Bronson Howard, the playwright. was indefi- nitely paroled today on the charge of forcing Miss Theresa Raymond, whose stage name is Gerard, to give him a diamond ring at the point of dagger A week or more ago.
 Miss Raymond refused to appear against Howard and was beyond the courts jurisdiction today.
 The court refused to return the ring to the playwright today, telling him he must get a replevin if he wanted 1t. The jewei is said to be worth $750.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Cutter sfnlks SIoop.

Marblehead. Mass. Aug. 31-During the sonder races off Marblehead to- day, the Boston sloop wanderer was run down and sunk by the revenue cutter Seminole. which was patrolling the course. A woman. . boy and two men were on board the sloop. All were quickly rescued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
aoufhern Pronpera.

Greensboro, N O., Aug. 3l.--The em- ployes of the big railway shops at Spencer have been placed on a nine hour working day basis instead of eight, as heretofore. This order af- fects all the departments. It is said that all other shops belonging to the Southern Railway Company will be on the same besis affecting about 800 men. ~ sss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
MAGISTRATES IS HELD.
Judge Furleng Accused of Receiving a Rrahe

Bribe.
 New York. Aug. s1.-Police Magis- trate Henry E. Furlons. of Brooklyn. was arraigned before Justice Crane. In the Supreme Court today on a charge of receiving Q bribe of 3ie.ss to inhu- -ence his conduct as a magistrate.
 He was also charged with entering into an arrangement by which he re- ceived sums of money for obtaining bonds for prisoners who came before him as a magistrate.
 A warrant for his arrest was Issued today on complaint of Charles J. Mo- Dermott Chairman of the Grievance Committee Of the Brooklyn Bar Asso- citation.
 The magistrate pleaded not guilty. and was paroIed tn custody of his coun- sei for a hearing next Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
MEXICO BIDS FLYERS.
Republic Plans Aeronautical Carnival
 fin 1910.

in 1910.
 Mexico City, Aug. 21-The committee in charge of the centenary celebra. 'tion here. in September. 1910, have de. cided to invite the aeroplanists of the world to hold the international meet al Mexico City.
 Prizes aggregating between s50.o0o and $100, 900 will be offered. The Wright brothers, Bleriot. Curtiss, Latham and other leaders in the science of aviation will be asked to take part. It is the intention of the committee, if arrange ments can be completed to make the meeting the biggest ever held on this continent. The movement is headed by Federal Governor Lapda Y Escandon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

urel resources. It is made up of rep- resentatives of the Federal and Provin. cial governments. the universities and men particularly skilled m minerals timber and other natural resoures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Reman I'd Kasyfn

Teheran, Aug.n S1.--The construction of winter barracks for the Russian ex- petition at Kaxvin indicates that the troops are going to remain All winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01

Harbin while the fourth man is dead. The prisoners, while being conducted through the country by q detachment of four gendarmes. attacked and killed their guards One of the prisoners lost his life in the struggle but the others got away uninjured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Succeeds Dr. nIarechal.

Mobile. Aug. 31--(Special.) )--In spe- cial sessio ntodav. the County School Commissioners elected Harry T. Hart well e member of the Board to i'll the unexpired term of Dr. D, L.. Marechal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
cana.ln roirerxn suat.

Ottawa. Aug. s1--The Canadian eov- ernment has followed Ex-President 1EoUSeveTtts suggestion by appointing \ cnmmissicn for the conservation of nat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Four Escape Prison

Harbin, Manchuria, Aug. 31.-~Three members of a party of four Russian po-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
New Fall Stocks Nearly Complete

esha the the wHha o news n tn modef o the
 anyenbsn in the k Hsupab kando following closely the uas w~~or dwan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-01
Nequ Silks and Dress
 Goods.

From the representative gathering ot new SILKS and dress goods with which these departments are now filled, we select the following items which we do not believe You can better at any place or time.
 Prunellas; fuff 3S inches wide, they come in beaetifsd two toned striped effects in all the good colors. Splendid for school E0~
 Henriettas; strictly all wool and fun 45 inches wide; this drcssY fabric is offered in all 7E~ shades and black at yard for. ....... VI Chiffon Cloth; correct for evening wear; 45 Inches wide and in these eolors; light blue, law ender. white and pink; special G1 OE yard for.. .......'"A ~
 Mexsalincs; complete line of these soft rich silks in both street and evening shades; all N inches wide; offered today at G1 00 yard for.. ..............p ~OO
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20

ll5 acres Of land Dial's township,
known as the old Wham'S homestead,
with dwelling and Out-buiidngs. Price
S27. 50 per acre.
20Q acres of land one mile of Diul's
church; 5 tenant houses $50 per acre.
Terms made easy.
2O5 acres in Fairvicw township Green
vile county, near Cedar Falls, bounded
by John Terry, Clyde Willis, John Ped
en- and others. three dwellings close to
church and fine school. Price $500
per acre.
7 lots suitable for building purposes,
m the town Of Simpsomvillc; prices
made right.
ll5 acres land, known as tie Old
WhamShomcstcad or "Wham's Lawn, -
With dwelling and out buildings Price
$27. so per acre.
$50 acres of lane in two miles Of
Waterloo with dwelling and out build
ings. Price 50. 23O
l27 acres land in Sullivan township
room dwelling, good out buildings, j
tenant house. Fricc $50 per acre.
81 acres land bounded byJ. c. Owings
and j. r. Willis. Price $500.
30 acres land bounded by lands Of
Dwelling and outbuidinGs. Price $50
per acre.
AZ acres bounded by lands OF the
Radgctt farm, j. O. G. Fleming, w. j.
Copeland, one dwelling and out build
ing. Price 2,25O.00
56 acres at Gray Court. 4-room house
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
Deafness Cannot be Cnred

by local applications, as they cannot
reach the diseased portion Of the ear.
There Is only one way to euro deaf
ness. and that Is by constitutional
remedies. Deafness Is caused by an
lnfamed condition Of the mucous lin
ing of the Eustachan Tube. Whom
this tube Is intamed you have rum.
bling sound or imperfect hearing, and
when 1t Is entirely closed Deafness
Is the result, and unless the inflama-
ton can be taken out and this tube
restored to its normal condition, hear
ing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out OF ten are caused by Catarrh
which is nothing but an inhamcd con,
dition OF the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars
for any case of Deafness (caused by
catarrh) that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for cir
culars, free.
T.. J. CHENEY G CO., Toledo, O.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti.
patton.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
THE STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA,
County of LaureuS.
In Court of Common Pleas,

o' +. simpson In his own right and as
Administrator with the VIII annex.
ed oI the Estate OF William Simpson,
ousah u. Simpson, ct al, Plaintiff,
Against
L. b. Henderson, Defendant.
Pursuant to Il Decree of the Court
in the above stated case, | will sell at
public outcry to the highest bidder, at
Laurens {. H., S. c.. on Salesday in
|ebruary next, being Monday the lst
lay OF the month, during the legal
hours for such sales. the following
described property to wit:
All that tract, piece or parcel Of land
situate and lying in the County and
state above named, containing One
hundred and Seventeen U10 acres
more or less, bounded on the north bv
lands Of NJ. ii. Burdine, east by lands
or }. t. Peden and Miss Lula Parker.
south by lands of B. +. Simpson, and
west by lands of Ed Burgess and the
SwitZer estate.
Terms OF Sale: Onc-half Cash, bal
ance to be paid twelve months from
late OF sale, the credit portion to be
paid twelve months from date Of sale,
the credit portion to be secured by
oond and mortgage of the purchaser
over the said premises, bearing legal
interest from date, with leave to pur-
chaser 10 pay his entire bid in cash.
Purchaser To pay for papers. II the
-erms OF sale are not complied with,
he land to be reSold on same or some
subsequent Salcsday OH same terms,
at risk OF former purchaser.
JOHN T.. BOLT.
{. {. c. y. 4 G. S. Laurcns. S. C.
Dated, this Jan. H. 1909. 24-3t
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
Sees Mother Grow Young.

ut would be hard to overstate the
wonderful change in my mothor since
she began to use Electric Bitters,
writes Mrs. W. l.. Gilpatrick OF Dan.
forth, Me. although past 70 sho seem
really to be growing young again She
suffered untold misery from dyspepsia
for 20 years. At last she could neithc!
eat drink nor sleep. Doctors gave
her up and all remedies failed till
Electric Bitters worked such wonders
for her health" They invigorate ali
vital organs, cure Liver and Kidney
troubles. induce sleep, impart strength.
and appetite. Only SOC at Laurcns
Drug Co. and tho Palmetto Drug Co.
Feminine beauty is a poor sub
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
HAD QUIT WORK
READY TO GIVE UP IN DESPAIR
RAafOrad To Haalhh Dn IIinnl

II was tick, rundown and finally
had to 81 up work. After trying
a number OF remedies and several ply
siCians, was just about ready to give
up in despair. | saw Vinol ad-
Vertised and decided to try it,
and it has done moro good for
me than all other means combined 1t
has built me up and restored my
strength until now feel twenty years
younger, and am able to attend to my
work again as usual" Job Jeavons,
1896 Lind street, Wheeling, w. Va.
The reason Vinol is SO successful in
such cases Is because it contains tonic
iron and all OF the strengthening
blood-making and bodybuilding ele-
ments OF cod liver oil, but no oil.
Yinol is uneXcelled as a strength
creator for old people, delicate children,
weak, rundown persons, and after
SiCkneSs-.and is the best known rem
edy for coughs. colds and bronchitis.
We return your money IL Vnol fails
to give satisfaction.
NINOI is sold I'm Lnurcns by The
LAURENS DRUG COMPANY.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
citation for Letters of Administration.
The State of South Carolina.

County Of Laurens.
BY O. G. Thompson, Probate Judge:
whereas, c. w. Washington made
suit to me to grant him letters Of adj
miniStration OF the estate and effects
of Fannie Dendy, deceased;
TheS" are therefore, to cite and ad.
monish all and singular the kindred
ana creditors of the said Fannie Den
iy. deceased, that they be and appear
before me, in the Court of Probate, to
," held at Laurens c. H.. S. G., on the
!"th day OF January, 1909, next. after
publication hereof, at II o'clock i'm the
forenoon. TO show cause if any they
nave, why the said administration
should not he granted.
Given under my hand this 18th day
If January, AnnoD0mini 1909.
0. G.. THOMPSON,
'4--2l J. p. l.. c.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1909-01-20
Final DiScllargp.

Take notice that on the 23rd day of
January, 1909, | will render final
account OF my acts and doings as ad-
miniStratOr Of the estate Of \. w.
bramlctt, deceased in the office of the
Judge of Probate Of Laurens county.
at II o'clock a. IN, and on the same
day VIII apply for Il final discharge
from my trust as administrator.
All persons indebted to said estate
are notified and required to make pay
ment OH that date; and all persons
having claims against said estate will
present them on or before said date.
duly proven, or be forever barred
a. y. Bramlett,
Administrators.
December %, lGOS.-lmo.