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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
FUNDAMENTALS
PENsAOOLA MEMBERs PRESENT
 SEVERAL MEAsURBs.
Action on Resoiutien Csndemnfng Con- gressman Clark Ter Crftieisfng Bryan h Deferrea--sDecfal
 Order for BsuRa BiIIs.

Tallahassee. Fla. April, 1s--(special) Senator R.. F. Horseford of the Fifth District. introduced bill today creat- ing a State Board of Pensions and pre- scribing rules and regulat tions for the issuance of pensions.
 This bill is the result of pension con- ditions How existing, which allows a pension to all Confederates of Florida. regardless of financial circumstances. Senator Grill introduced several -re- form measures one of which increases the age limit of consent to IS years: amending general statutes. relating to race. co-habitation. and providing pun- ishment for entictnE unmarried women for immoral purposes.
 I'm the House of Representatives to- day Mr. Stokes of Escambia. Intro duced bill relating to railroad "bums" beating their way. Mir. Stokes also introduced a joint resolution relative to census and apportionment.
 Another Pensacola bill was intro duced by Mir. wiggins of Escambia. al lowing the city of Pensacola to permit the Pensacola Hotel Company to occu- py portion ofeertain streets in that city. Referred to City and Town Or ganfzatfon Committee.
 By Mir. Sheppard of Gadsden--Refa- tive to the fee to be paid by manu- lecturers. importers. agents and sell- CTS of any. commercial fertilizer. cot tonseed meal castor pomace. tobacco stems. tobacco dust or tobacco meal.
 MT. Smith of Jackson introduced several measures relating to contracts for sale and purchase of fertilizers; re- lating to suffrage and eligibility and increasing age limit of consent
 The tariff came up for discussion when q joint concurrent resolution was recommended advising Florida's Senators and Congressman that the proposed tariff bill may mean addition al expense for the farmers and fruit growers of this State. Potash and salt used for fertilizers. especially In the South, were referred to specifically.
 The joint resolution was referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
 Representative James Alexander, or volusia county. introduced resolu- ton reading in. part:
 rwhereas the Hon. Frank Clark. member of Congress from the Sec ond District of Florida. has bitterly assailed and vicfouBly attacked and de- nounced our peerless, leader of the great Democratic party, William Jen. nings Bryan, claiming that he was obeying the instructions of the Legfs- isture of Florida.
 Resolved that the House of Rep resentatives of the State of Florida condemns and disapproves of such ac- tions."
 Action on this resolution was de- ferred for one week.
 Senator Beards bill providing for a constitutional amendment for the dis franchisement of the negro was re- ported out of committee and made tho special order for next Thursday. Boards prohibition constitutional amendment bill will be considered on the same day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
KILLED IN MARIANNA
DIR. s. B. ALEXANDRIA SHOT DOWN
 ON THE STREET. :.
Deputy sherfR J. V. White Ffrea The Fatal shots Claiming That Dr.
 Alexandria Had Insulted


 Alexandria Had Insalted Mrs, Waite.
 Pensacola, Fla, April 13.--tSpecial ) Deputy Sheriff !. V. White shot an instantly killed pr. 8. B. Aiexan- dria at Marianna last night, accord ing to a special received from that place this morning at o'clock. Z, The tragedy occurred on the prin- cipal street of the thriving little city shortly before 10 o'clock. but owing to the excitement it was long past mid- night before any news of it, got out of Marianna. According to the infor- nation, pr. Alexandria. who Is a den- tist. Is said to have insuited Mrs White, but in what manner fs not known. The husband learned of the act and meeting the dentist on the principal thoroughfare and only a few blocks from the court house, fired upon him. The bullet went true and the doctor died within a short time.
 It is not known what disposition will be made of the body, as the dentist who has been resident of Marianna for only short time, has but few rel. atives in that place, and his relatives in other States have not been heard from.
 News from Marianna tonight is thai White had been held by the coroner.s jury on. the charge of premeditated murder. It Is claimed that Dr. Alex. ander met White in the Sheriff's office and apologized to him for an affront to Mrs. White. Later he started home but was met on the road by White and killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
East Alabama Presbytery,

Dothan, April 13.-(Special. l-The Presbytery of East Alabama met at the Presbyterian Church at 7:30 D. m. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. D. J. Blackwell of Eufaula.
 Many of the representatives arrived on the A. c. L. train at II o'clock, coming from Montgomery and interme- dlate points. The evening trains brought in the greater part of the rep resentatives.
 A number of ladies to attend the Womans' Missionary Union.' which is to meet tomorrow have arrived.
 A cordial welcome has been extended and a prosperous meeting of both the Presbytery and Union Is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
SHIP SUBSIDY BILLS.

Latest Measure Provides For Graduated
 System of Tonnage Taxes.
 Washington. April is.--Congress will have many ship subsidy bills to select from if ii. coneludes to act on that kind of legislation during the Sixty First Congress.
 Representative Suizer (New Yorl) is the latest member to introduce a bill on the subject. Ills bill provides for a graduated system. of tonnage taxes in favor of the American built ships and against foreign ships.
 Tt follows closely the policy of the early statesmen" said Mir. Sulzer, ex- plaining the bill. During the con. tinuance of the other law the United States had the finest deep seat carry ing fleet in the world"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
J. o. LA FoNTIssE FOUND DEAD.
A We'll Known Newspaper Man O
 FlOrida.

FlorIdn. Washington, April 13.-J. o. La Fontisse, of Jacksonville. Fla. con nected since last July with forestry bureau, was found dead today in the bath room adjoining his room at lo- cal hotel. the gas in the room being turned on.
 The coroner who is not satisfied as to the cause of death, has deferred giving a death certificate until after he can make a more thorough exami- nation. His wife was with him until week ago 1t is said when she re- turned to her home in Jacksonville. He registered at the hotel April and paid his bill last Friday. It was said at the forestry bureau that he was of cheerful disposition.
 Mir. La Fontisse was for a number of years connected with various news papers of Florida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
For quick shfpDing try
 The Gresl Trading Co, Pensacola. Box s87. Fla. Four Quarts Sunny Brook Whsshey &5. ' ~ Express Paid.
E. G. COLE ACCUSED f
 OF FALSE PRETENSES

Birmingham. April 13.-tSpecial.)- E. c. Cole was arrested here today on warrants Issued in Gadsden charging false pretenses and conspiracy.
 Bond in the two cases was fixed at s5,000, which was made.
 CoIe ia at the head of one of the commercial coal companies in the Bir- mingharn district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
nnrk ia Abandoned.

Mobile, April 1S.-The Italian bark Hassia, formerly the German bark Boundbrook. that went ashore near here about three weeks ago. has been abandoned by the master and crew. The vessel has turnd over on her port side and is nearly filled with water. The master has advertised the vessel for sale at public auction. The crew is in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
LID ON IN OZARK.

New city Gevexnment Enforcing the
 Sunday Law.
 Ozark, April (Special) )-The Id is shut down tight by the new city government. and no one can buy even a cigar or soda mint on Sunday.
 Pastor Hamilton of the Methodist church said from his pulpit recently that there were people in Ozark who didn't seem to be afraid of the Lord. but they were afraid of the mayor and the new city marshal. am glad they are afraid of somebody"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Shnt Ny An nmner.

Huntsville, April 13.-(Special.)- John Brooks. young man of West Huntsville. was shot in the leg last night as he made his escape from Constable R. c. Church. Brooks was under arrest and 1erked loose. The officer attempted to stop him with one ahot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Nerro Miner Killed.

Birmingham, April 1S.-(SpeciaI.)- A negro miner met death this morn ing in the Coalmont mines in Shelby county by falling slate. according to a report which was sent in to the of- flee of the State mine inspector to- day. An investigation Is being made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Chnrtty Bnu for Nurnea.

Birmingham, April 13.-tSpeclaI)[ The annual charity ball for the bene- fit of the District Nurses Association was held tonight at the Hillman and the attendance was large. The affair was splendid in all It's appointments The grand march was an interesting one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

 stains. negative.
 For City Engineer---one sample Of bltumen.
 Dairy Inspection.
 A cofnplete and thorough inspection has been made of all the public dairies and firms selling milk and cream In the ecity of Montgomery.
 Seven hundred and eighty-three cat- tie have been tested with tubercu1in for tuberculosis. Of this number forty were found to be affected with tuber- culosis, thirty-two of this number were sert to the Union slaughter house and slaughtered. The post mortem exami- nation in every case verified the tuber- cuiin test. and the animals were made into fertilizer. All the owners of these tnberculous cattle, except one, gladly prevent contraction by humanS beings drinking the milk and to prevent fur- ther infection in their herds.
 The thanks and appreciation of this department are extended to pr. c. A. Cary, State Veterinarian, and Messrs. Beck. Hudson. HIll sparkman, Middle ton and Semmes, students of the veteri- mary course at the Alabama Polytech- mic Institute. for their valuable aid efficient assistance in the tubercuiin work. f@
 Ana1yses es AInk ana Inspection of
 Dnirfez.
 Cedar Dairy--Butrer fat, $50 per cent: sanitatioE of barn, unsatisfac- tory: sanitation of dairy house, fair. Cherokee Dairy--Butter fat, 4.60 per cent; sanitation of barn. fair; sanita- ton of dairy house, good.
 Clowerdaie Dairy--Butter fat, 4.85 per cent; sanitation of barn. unsatisfac- tory; sanitation of dairy house, fair. Cleveland Avenue Dairy-Butter fat. z.Ss per cent: sanitation of barn, good; sanitation of dairy house, fair. !
 Capital City Dafry--Butter fat, 5.15 per cent: sanitation. of barn. fair: sani- tation of dairy house, fair.
 Home Dairy-Butter fat, AIS per cent: sanitation. of barn, fair; santa tf0n of dairy house, good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

When Dry, Drink rep-ro-Lsne.
 4 delicious, refreshing,% thirst beverage-contains no all fountains. Wed-Sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

Imperial Dairy---Butter fat, 4.80 per cent: sanitation of barn. fair; sanita- ton of dairy house, fair. ha
 Jersey Dairy-Butter fat, $40 per cent: sanitation of barn. afr: sanita- ton of dairy house. fair.
 Riverside Dairy-Butter fat, 4.ss per cent; sanitation of barn. unsatisfac-
 F. M. Perry Dairy--Butter fat, per cent; sanitation of barn. fair; sznita- tion of dairy house, fair.
 A. F. GordAn Dairy--SaAitatfon of barn unsatisfactory; sanitation of dairy house. fair.
 A. D. Johnson Dairy--sanitation of barn. fair: sanitation of dairy house. fair.
 W. N. Johnson Dairy-sanltation of barn. fair; sanitation of dairy house.
 Padsett,s iDairy-sanitation of barn, fair; sanitation of dairy house. rood.
 l.. c. Young Dairy--Sanitation of barn, fair; sanitation of dairy house. fair.
 Improvements as to sanitary condi- tions have been made recently, and taken as whole they are in better condition than they have been in the past twelve months. There is still much room for improvement. and the authorities will insist and If necessary. demand, that the law regulating the condition of dairies and the sale of milk. be complied withN
 Union Slaughter House,
 Ante-mortem inspection on hoof: 5osyes ..'.ts.... l.... ..........2.7Ss SuNes s.s. as.s. s..s ........ 303 ss s.s. '...sss ss sss.ss.s s...s. z5 ssoss '.. ...... s..... ...... ...... 7s3 sheep -''' '''s .... ....S...s ...... ae
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 Post -mortem Inspection: condemned and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Spring Millinery Expos'tn

Dress. Hats. Tailored Hats. Trimmed Hats. Toques. Never more complete or more beautiful than right now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Our Millinery Duty

"To assemble trimmed hats of dependable materials. characterized by distinctive style and individual color. combinations. at moderate prices" WELL DONE. AS EVIDENCED BY LINE OF HATS q . nO
 AT. ID 70
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
STAMPING OUT TUBERCULOSIS Gty Chemist Makes Re
 port.
 " - COVERS THREE MONTHS WORK AlI Dairies Have Been. Thoroughly
 Inspected. Over roe Head of Cattle Have Bees Tessea for TsbercuIssis and ef rAa- Number Forty
 Csses, Were Fessa ag
COVERS THREE MONTHS WORK

livery city oficiai. alderman or de- partment worker, whose work comes in touch with the light against tuDer- culosis. has his sleeves rolled up and is out to exterrninate the disease. AL though the physicians are waging a gallant light to save lives from the disease, the city workers are out. after the cause.
 Knowing that so much of the disease Is traced directly to improperly cared for foods, the work of inspection is be- ing watched with vigilance that Is plainly apparent In the report of the City Chemist, Dr. B. A. Taylor. The report, made directly to Dr. Greil, the City Physician. is as follows, covering January, February and March:
 City Lab0ratery.
 The physicians of the city have sub n1itted specimens for examination wlta the following results:
 Specimens Positive, Negative
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
New Dutch Collars 25c

Just received by express a new shipment of dainty Dutch collars. in lace. linen and embroidery de- signs. with jabots to 0E
 match. special each .... ZOC
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
CHARGE Of 4
SERIOUS KIND
IS PREFERRED
ALLEGED THAT MAN cHASTIsED
WIFE THEN ADDED INJURY TO
INSULT BY DISPLAYING RE-
VOLVER THREATENINGLY.

According to the sworn testimony
of Bell Christian. the wife of Oscar
Christian, an ugly looking revolver
held at the police station and tagged
as the property Of Christian, played
rather an important and leading part
in a disturbance between the man and
his wife the other night, Christian,
it was told the court, chastised his
wife and then to add to the alleged
offense. displayed the revolver rather
thTeateningly, cowing the wife.
Christian made a general denial Of
the statements of his wife. but the
recorder, when the case came up in
the city court Tuesday morning. could
see no Justification for either the
chastisement or display Of the gun,
and bound the husband over to the
county authorities, where he will be
tried on a charge of assault.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
Speaker Before Irrigation
Congress Makes Start
ling Statement.
SAYS PLAN is ON FOR GREAT WA
TER POWER MONOPOLY WHICH
WILL SHOW LITTLE CONSIDER
ALTON FOR COMMON PEOPLE
WHEN ONCE CENTRALIZED
ROOSEVELT'S NAME CHEERED.
By Associated Press.

Spokane, Washington, Aug. TO-
When Clifford Pinchot arose to begin
his address before the National Irri-
cation Congress today ne was given
a demonstration which lasted five
minutes, ending in three cheers for
Pinchot Mr. Pinchot asserted that
there is a water power trust In pro
cess Of formation today.
81 know one genial gentleman who
is here now helping the trusts. The
time for protests Is very short and
the water power trusts will show but
little consideration to the common
people if once the power OF the com
p2ny is centralized. In power there is
life and this trust will eventually
control all trusts" said Mr.. Pinchot.
He named one power corporation
which he said was after control of
the water power. He paid a tribute
20 President RoOsevelt's policies, and
brought storm Of applause when he
said that President Taft was pledged
to support these policies.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
MANY ROUTINE
MAT TIERS WERE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSION
Frs CLEARED CALENDAR OF
ALL THE ACCUMULATED BUsI-
NESS AND ADJOURNED EARLY
LAST NIGHI.

A regular meeting OF the board of
county commissioners was held last
night, and all matters which had ac-
cumulated on the calendar were dis
posed of hurriedly, an adjournment
having been voted before $3.50
O'Clock.
Minutes Of previous meetings were
read and approved without alteration.
Clerk J. I. Pinney OF the criminal
court, requested that he be furnished
with needed Office room, as his duties
now required larger quarters. The
matter was referred on motion to q
committee of three.
H. P. Ferriss, representing live
stock insurance company, appeared
before and addressed the board rela-
tive to insuring the county stock The
PROPOSITION was that each head of
live stock be insured for IS per 800.
The matter was referred to the
county attorney, who viii report at a
subsequent meeting
A notarial bond OF II. NJ. Yonge was
approved.
A bid for the erection Of the wind
mill which has been purchased for the
poor farm was awarded TO w. H.
q force pump was needed in connec-
q pun DNd0 ACC0O0 Ia OO4A4CS~
ton with the windmill and the pur-
chase of such was authorized
A report was received from Game
Warden Harper. He informed the
board that there had been no viola
lions Of the fish and game laws, so far
as he was able TO ascertain The re-
port was received and fled.
A check from Sheriff Van Pelt for
s72442 was received and acknowl-
edged. The check was for the amount
Of fines collected during the month
of July, and the amount was ordered
placed In the fine and forfeiture fund
Monthly bills covering labor, sup
plies, etc, were in hand and all were
ordered paid.
Road Supervisor Baggett was au-
thoriZed TO arrange for two car loads
Of gravel to be placed on the county
road near the Bayou Chico bridge
where bad washes had started. This
is the road which leads to the national
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
BY Associated Press.

Montgomery, Ala, Aug 10.-BiIls
providing the Impeachment of officers
who do not enforce the prohibition
laws and appropriating five thousand
dollars for the use Of the governor
and five hundred for each state So
Hector for the enforcement of the
lRws, were reported fayorably by the
house committee today.
The bill allowing the chancery
court to declare houses used for
gambling, nuisances and providing a
penalty OF from one TO five years at
hard labor, for gamblers, was also re-
ported favorably.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
BETTER MEMORY
THAN ADAMS HAD
COUNSEL FOR ADAMS WAS CARE
Full NOT TO PRESS MRS. PAR
KER ON cRoss-EXAMINATIoN-
ADAMS TOLD HER OF BROTH
ER'S FIGHTS WITH OFFICERS
AND SAID He WOULD NOT
SWEAR TO SUICIDE.
BY Associated Press.


Annapalos, Nd, Aug. 10.-Mrs. Rose
Parker, sister of Lieut.. Sutton, was
the center OF interest in the inyesti-
cation Of his death today. She took
the witness stand smilingly and told
OF an interview with Lieut.. Adams.
She showed her memory to be better
on certain points than his. His
answers as to what occurred in this
interview were principally, Il don't
remember"
She was positive OF what was said
and It was evident that she parted
am1eably with Adams. II was re-
marked also that counsel for Adams
did not press her on cross examinc-
tion. She said Adams told her of her
brothers popularity with his brother
officers and OF incidents Of the fights
which followed the automobile trip 10
the Dump. She said Adams told her
he would not swear her brother COM
mitted suicide, and that he knew if
Sutton were living his own life would
have been In danger as Sutton would
"get him" He had said that Utley
hated Sutton, and said some one
ought to take it out Of him" Adams
had told her that everyone thought
he killed Sutton. She told him she
did not believe 1t, but she wanted to
prove her brother was not suicide.
Several witnesses were recalled.
Colonel Doyen, commander of ma
rines, Lieut. Willing and Lieut.
Adams again testified. Adams was
made to lie on the table and his de-
scription as TO where the shot entered
Sutton's head was different from that
of the other witnesses.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
Special 70 The JnurnaL

Tallahassee, Aug. 10.-The railroad
commissioners have served notice on
the L. & n. Railroad Company to ap-
pear at Bombay on the 18th inst. at
1880 a. NJ, at which time it will have
an opportunity to show cause, if any
1t has, why an order should not be
issued requiring It to enlarge and i'm
prove the depot at that stStfoR. This
action has been taken n response to
several complaints received from that
point concerning the- inadeqUacy Of
the present facilities.
On the 18th inst. at Pensacola, the
railroad commissioners will begin to
present testimony before Hon. En-
NETT Wilson, special Examiner, in an
effort to secure a REDUCTION of the
passenger rates on the Pensacola and
Atlantic division of the L. & n. rail-
road from four to three. cents per
mile. Hon. L. G. Massey, as special
counsel, will represent the railroad
commissioners Expert accountants
who have spent months in an exam
nation of the books IF the railroad
company will give testimony to show
that this reductions c9zs 10 be maue.
This step is one OF the most import
ant which has been taken IN this case
since the injunction was first secured
by the railroads.
- reduction has been secured by
the railroad commissioners IN the
past fifteen days in the freight rates
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
HYDROPHOBIA
CAUSES DEATH
At GARRABELLE
PERRY WALDEN OF THAT PLACE
BIT BY SMALL DOG SIXTY DAYS
AGO AND DIED IN GREAT AGONY
MONDAY NIGHT.
snesIaI te ID. JonrnaI.

CarrabeIIe, Aug lU.-Mr. Perry
Walden was bitten by a little puppy
about sixty days ago and Sunday
night symptoms Of hydrophobia de-
veloped. All that two doctors could
DO could not save him and yesterday
about five o'clock he died in great
agony aud pain. Mr.. Walden was a
young man "a years Of age, who came
from rear White Springs, Fla, and
was working with the r. ]. & B. F.
Camp Lumber Co. at Carrabelle. He
leaves a wife and little baby.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1909-08-11
BLIND TIGERS
CROSS THE RIVER

Columbus, Ga, Aug. 10-Some time
between sunset yesterday and day
break this morning SO dray leads of
near beer and other. liquors were
moved from Girard and Phoenix City
to Columbus. the exodus being occa-
stoned by the stringent near beer
legislation in Alabama The licensed
dealers and the blind tigers all moved
out, lock, stock and barrel, and the
two Alabama cities are as dry as the
Sahara today. II is reported that the
Georgia officers are trying to locate
liquor and make a raid.