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Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-07-01
Nesoopeok

amid great rejoicing-by NanticoEe.
Il was sad story of hard luck, i'll
omens, spells, slumps and other heart
rending phenomena Of base ball, of
the kind that is excusabIe because ev-
cry team that has ever gathered to play
the great American game has found
itself at some time or another in It's
existence to be up against Just such
propositions as Dauville experienced
Saturday
DSnville has nothing 70 complain Of
in its team. They lost a game that
meant lots TO the local fans, but they
played hard and they did their best,
but the Goddess Of Good Luck turned
her back squarsIy on the Danvil!e
warriors and smiled beuiguly on Nan
tioake, and that settled it,
E7en Pinkie Coveieskie, usually the
dazzling star Of the DauviIe team, had
his OF day, He was wild at times, and
when he controlled his curves il was
with a slow ball that the Naut!coke
heavy hitters Just naturally plastered.
on THE OTHER HAND.
Nant,coke romped through an all
but errorless game with apparent non
chalance. They fieldeG like fends and
batted like demons, darn EN-, and gave
the enthusiastic rooters from up the
river plenty OF chances TO yell them
selves hosrse
1t was matter of common report
here after tbs game that large ma
ority of the Eanticoke nine were not
regularly signed members OF that team,
but ringers recruited especially foE
the Danyille game. Without going in
TO the truth or falseness OF the rumors
il is sufficient 20 say that Il such &C.
ings on" are being tolerated in the
league the sport VIII soon lose its
popularity. The matter shCald be in
vestigated.
a SAD STORY.
The detailed story OF the game is &
sad one, but here goes-you don't have
to read it il you don't want TO
NaGtiooks to,k first bat and Lebl
first up struck out. Pitcher Swan
bury go2E q pretty single tc center and
Ccnwsy Gos % first station on q
grouude7 Walsh drove one TO Hes
who allowed the runner to reach frs
on bal throw Murray drove lonG
fly to Brown and Swambury scored
attaz tla bal. Was caught Walsh wa
caught cr ,9ud By Umlauf whilt
. slsuau.k. Was at bat. leaving Con
way on base.
Dooley and ClaybeTger were outs OF
infeld drives Thomas hit 10 right
but remained on base while Coveleski
went down on a grounder to the pitch
eg's box.
. Ia the second and third neither sid
scored but seven men batting FOR eacI
side
In the fourth Walsh opened the fata
hall with q two basger to the rIgh
field fence Murray drove one to shoT
aud was out and Shemanski struc
out; Kutz with ? strikes and 3 ball
dropped one over the right field fenc
scoring Walsh Haley hit TO righ
scoring Kutz; Macalsny got pass an
then Lehr put another one over til
right psllisade, scoring Haley an
Nscalany, Swan bury was out on
rrive ~ L-wis 'ea~'"c Iehr on bast
lu tie tiiih tneIe w.s Ao'',iug +. @ DG
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-07-01

Shenandoah bsrtenders have oTgsniz
ed for a shorter day.
Montour American. (Danville, Pa.) 1866-1920, 1909-07-01

With the aid Of a
yerv strong team
NRuticoke loaded
q Z to / victory un-
10 their special
train and took il
along home with
them on Saturday
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
SURPRISE WEDDING.
The Rev. Syfrette of WoodIawn Mar
ries Miss Gafford of Greenville.

Greenville. March 1.-(Special.) IA quiet
home wedding, which was in the nature
of a surprise to the many friends of the
young couple, took place yesterday after
noon at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. J. E.
Gafford few miles from town. The con-
tracing parties were Rev. ]. G. Syfrette
of Woodlawn and Miss Vera G. Gafford
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
w. o. Waggener of this city. The fam
lily and a few relatives alone were pres
emit The groom and bride are very es-
Unable young people and the marriage
viii be of interest to a large circle of
friends.
Frank Hendrick, youngest child of Mr..
and Mrs. w. N Cannon of Montgomery,
who died after a few hours illness, was
brought here and buried in the family
lot in Magnolia cemetery. The funeral
service was conducted by Rev. w. o.
Waggener.
An evening that was very much en-
joyed by the young people was a party
given by Laurel Band. the Sunday school
class of Mrs. w. o. Waggener. with
Miss Donna Lee as hostess. number of
young guests enjoyed the evening with
the class Music and delightful refresh
ments were features of the happy oc-
casion.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Piles Quickly
Cured At Home
Instant Relief, Permanent Cure-TriaI
Package Mailed Free to All In
Plain Wrapper.

Piles is fearful diseases, but easy to
cure if you go at it right.
An operation with the knife is danger
Gus, cruel, humiliating and unnecessary.
There Is just one other sure way to
be cured-painless safe and in the pri-
vacy of your own home-it is Pyramid
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We mail trial package free to all
who write.
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you the harmless, painless nature of this
great remedy and start you well on the
way toward a perfect cure.
Then you can get full-sized box from
any druggist for 80 cents, and often one
box cures.
Insist on having what you call for.
If the druggist tries to sell you some
thing just as good, it is because he makes
more money on the substitute
The cure begins at once and continues
rapidly until 1t is complete and perma-
nent.
You can go right ahead with your
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the time.
1t is well worth trying.
Just send your name and address to
Pyramid Pile Cure Co., 80 Pyramid Build
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Thousands have been cured in this
easy, painless and inexpensive way, in
the privacy of the home.
No knife and it's torture.
No doctor and his bills.
All druggists, so cents. WritA today for
free package.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
DEBETICH TRIAL
COMES TO CLOSE
CASE WILL GO TO JURY TODAY.
NIGHT SESSION is HELD FOR
ARGUMENT OF ATTORNEYS.
CHARGED WITH MURDER.

Centreville, March 1.-(Special.) THE
evidence in the case OF the state VS..
Bosisa Debetitch. the white man charged
with being implicated in the murder of
Conductor Collins at Blocton in August,
1905 which has been on trial in the Cit
cult court of Blbb county since Thurs
day of last week. was completed at 9
o'clock tonight On completion of the
evidence Judge Miller adjourned court I'M
til 7 o'clock tonight. When court con-
vened tonight Judge Miller announced
that he would allow five hours for argu-
ments in the case. Two speeches were
made tonight and four will be made to-
morrow. W. w. Lavender, county solc-
itor, opened for the state and spoke 45
minutes. He was followed by A. s. Van
Degraaff for the defendant. A number
of witnesses were introduced today The
defendant took the stand as a witness
In his own behalf and denied all knowl-
edge of the crime.
The defendant is Slav and swore that
he is 16 years of age. He stated that
he had been in America six months wnen
Conductor Collins was killed. Some pre-
dict that there will be a mistrial. The
members of the jury were kept together
Sunday and spent the day strolling about
town Much interest has been manifested
In the trial and number of ladies have
been in the courthouse a part of the time
during the trial.
The Russian consul at Mobile is still
in Centerville on business connected with
the trial OF the defendant. The jury will
be charged tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
News of IrussviIIe.

Trussville, March l. Especial 1.-The
"Deestrict Skule," presented by the School
Improvement association Friday evening
last, was signal success. 1t was well
rendered and thoroughly enjoyed by a
packed house.
The regular monthly meeting of the
School Improvement association will be
held at the schoolhouse Tuesday after
noon. Mrs. w. P. Morrow, president,
desires full attendance
Miss Vivian Elliott of the public school.
who has been away for a two weeks rest,
has resumed her work here in the public
school. Miss Sunice helms, who has had
charge of Miss Elliotts work during her
absence, has returned to her home in Ad-
amsville, Ala. Miss helms is an excellent
young lady, and made a splendid impress
sion upon the people here during her
brief stay.
There were preaching services at both
the Methodist and Presbyterian chuhches
Sunday. Since Rev. Mr. Wilson has ac-
cepted the third Sunday of each month at
the Methodist church there will be preach
ing in Trussville each Sunday of the
month
The new depot at this place is ready for
occupancy.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
COURT CONVENES.
Judge Almon Delivers Strong Charge
to Grand Jury.

Florence, March Especial. Judge
Charles P. Almon convened the March
term of the Lauderdale county criminal
court this morning. The grand jury
was organized with Erister Ashcraft as
foreman.
Judge Almon delivered a vigorous
and exhaustive charge. State prohibit
ton has gone into effect since the last
term of court and the jury was charged
at length on the whisky laws, consid-
cradle stir being accustomed among the
attorneys inside the railing when the
Judge quoted a passage of scripture.
Attention was called to the decision
of the supreme court anent the Illegal
ity of the 24-inch pistol law and the
jury was instructed to keep its eye on
the old fashioned pistol toter. A bottle
of whisky and a concealed pistol he de-
clared to be a bad combination and re-
sponsible for most of the homicides.
The jury's attention was called to
the back door violations of the Sun
day law which the Judge declared to
be too common. number of impor-
tant cases will be tried at this term
of the criminal court.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
FLORENCE GUARDS WIN.
Will Take Place of Company X In
Third Regiment.

Florence March Especial 1.-The
Florence Guards will soon be mustered
into the A. n. G. as Company x, Third
regiment, according to a letter received
today by Capt J. e. Gullette from w.
II. McKleroy of the Birmingham bat
talon. The Florence company, known
formerly as the Wheeler Rifles was
mustered out several years ago after
a long and brilliant career. Company
K of birmingham has just been mus
tered Out and though number of COM
panies were anxious for the place, the
preference was given the Florence COM
pany on account of its former services
Gullette, who will command the new
company
The Wheeler Rifles saw much actual
service and measured up to every emer-
sency. They are Spanish war veterans,
have been called to Birmingham and
other points to quell riots and about 10
years ago succeeded in dislodging q
negro who had barricaded himself in a
cabin in Tuscumbia and killed a num-
Der of officers and citizens. The com
pany has been promised full equipment
and will be mustered in by Captain Nc
Kleroy or Captain Johnston as soon as
arrangements can be made.
J. e. Gulleette Will be captain and
VIII Young first lieutenant. Both are
experienced officers with thorough mil
itary training and with the excellent
material they have in the company
Florence will have a company second
to mono in the state.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
CULLMAN WANTS
AN EQUITY COURT
GOVERNOR WILL BE ASKED TO IN
CLUDE MATTER IN CALL FOR
EXTRA sEssIoN-PRoPosE BoU-
LEVARD FROM BIRMINGHAM.

Cullman, March 1.-(SpeciaL)-T con-
gested condition of litigation in this coun-
ty has moved a number of prominent men
to insist on a movement to be inaugurated
to get for Cullman county a law and
equity court. The present plan is to ask
Governor Conner to include this measure
in his call for an extra session. The
powers of the court will be co-equal with
the circuit court in criminal cases, civil
cases and with the chancery in equity.
The new county commissioners have
just finished a two weeks sitting. At
their next meeting they will discuss plans
for building with the aid of Morgan,
Blount and Jefferson counties, boule-
ward from Decatur to Birmingham.
The Symphony club held it's open meet
ing at the residence of Mrs. Adam
Dreher, Jr. A splendidly prepared pro-
gramme was furnished by Mrs. DIR. Har-
tung, Miss Hartung. Mrs. Adam Dreher,
Jr., Miss Lola McMims, Mrs. DIR. Hays,
Mrs. Lightwood, Mrs. George H. Par
ker and Miss Parker; Mrs J. B. Brown,
Mrs. Boyer, Mrsf Asa Fuller and Mrs.
Coe. Refreshments of the daintiest sort
were served and the affair was the sue
cess of the pre-Lenten season.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
ADMISSION FEELS
BUILDING BOOM
NUMBER OF IMPORTANT STRUc-
TURES ARE UNDER WAY AND
CONTEMPLATED = HANDSOME
RESIDENCES TO BE BUILT.

Anniston March Especial. with the
residences now under construction or
awaiting the hammer and saw of the
contractor involving total of $4,000; with
repairs being made to the extent of at
least $1,000 more, and with the propa-
bility of work starting soon on the new
block of buildings announced by L. Fl.
Kaplan on South Noble street. the 3e-
ginning of the spring season In Admission
is accompanied by visions of prosperity
and made doubly bright by smiles of
optimism.
, Among the new structures will be the
Model Citys first fiat, the foundations
for which are now being laid on Tenth
street, between Wilmer and Quintard
avenues This building will consist of
two stories with four separate apart
ments for an equal number of families.
1t will be built by Mrs. S. L. Shaddock
of Huntsville and will cost $1,000
Among the new residence builders are
John B. LaGardo who is building on
Christine place; D. c. Blackwell, Qun-
tard avenue between Eleventh and
Twelfth; II. B. Rudisill, Seventeenth and
Quintand, the aggregate cost of the three
structures being about $4,000. Among the
other structures are residences by the
following persons, with approximate cost:
C. r. Bell, Fifteenth and Leighton. $6500;
DIR. w. F. Brown, Twelfth and Leighton,
$780, Joseph Saks, Twelfth and Christine,
$4,000; Avis Williams, Nineteenth and
Quintard, $4,000 c. ]. Houser is building
two neat cottages on Noble street be-
tween Fifteenth and Sixteenth, and has
contracts to build residences for Mrs. J.
II. King on Blue Mountain avenue and
Tom Carter on Wilmer between Seventh
and Eighth, the total cost being about
$1,000
Among the buildings to be renovated
are the home Of j. d. Ross on North
Noble, a house owned by Joseph Eros ON
Quintard near Eleventh and the Ameri-
can House, others of minor consequence
bringing the total cost to about $4,000.
c. w. Carlton, who prepared the plans
for most of these buildings, stated today
that there is some talk of charging the
Calhoun club quarters, for which he pre-
pared plans last year, though 1t was
learned later that this work will not be
done very soon. Also there has been
talk of renovating Nobel Street theatre,
and this will probably materialize dur
ing the summer. Altogether, the build
ing prospect in Admission is bright
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Baseball Practice.

Admission, March 1.-(special.)-A spe-
cial to the Star from Jacksonville, says
the State Normal school baseball squad
has begun spring practice. The material
Is undoubtedly better than they have had
heretofore Although there are only two
of last years team here, Hardwich and
Stevenson, there are a good number of
new men who Took good Stevenson,
Oden and Macarthur will compose the
pitching staff. Farris, Hyde and Hodges
are candidates for catcher. Hardwich
will hold down first base, while Darden
and Roseberry are trying for second base.
Myers will make shortstop. This man is
the best infielder Jacksonville ever had.
North Burrow, Ingram, Mataison, Mar
tin and Landers are trying for third base.
Rowan, Gurley, Spete, Braswell, Leath
and McEachen are trying for the out
field The first game will be played with
either Piedmont or the A. P. C. Of Annis-
ton.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Walter Graham Dies.

Greenville. March Especial. about
o'clock this afternoon Walter Graham a
prominent citizen of the city, was stricken
with acute indigestion and died within an
hour. He was at his post of duty as
express agent here, getting ready for the
work before the arrival of the 1890 train,
when he was stricken. He was carried
home at once and before the family could
realize his serious condition he passed
away The whole town is shocked and
a great deal Of sorrow is felt over his
untinely end. Mr.. Graham had been the
express agent here for the past IL years
and stood high il church and social cir
cles He is survived by a wife and three
children, also his mother, several sisters
and brother, A. d. Graham, of this
place
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
WILL REMEMBER
EDITORS In CALL

Union Springs. March 1.-(Special y
bama Press association, is In receipt of
letter from Governor Conner in reply
to the appeal he made to the governor
last week in behalf of the 81 newspapers
in Alabama that published his proclama-
lions concerning the constitutional amend
ments voted on at the last election, and
for which no provision had been made
for paying.
The governor only needed to have his
attention called to this matter where
upon he very cheerfully accedes to the
rquest of Mr.. Lawrence to so word his
call for an extra session of the legis-
lature as to make it possible for the
passage of a bill providing for the pay
ment for said publications. Following is
the governors letter:
Montgomery, Ala, February "a, 1909.
Mr.. John C. Lawrence, President Ala
bama Press Association, Union Springs,
Ala:
Dear Sir-Yours of the I'D, in regard
to including in call for an extra session
the payment of cost of publication of
my proclamations on constitutional
amendments received and noted. I will
take pleasure in embodying this in my
call, as 1 feel sure that the legislature
overlooked this matter at It's recent ses-
sion.
with kind regards, very truly,
"B. B. CONFER, Governor"
This is a matter of much Importance
to many newspapers in the state and,
Therefore, the attention Of the legislative
committee of the Alabama Press associa-
ton, consisting of John C. Williams of
Talladega, T. H. Garner of Tuscaloosa
and W. E. w. VERIFY Of Greensboro will
be called to this action on the part of
the governor and they will be requested
to take the necessary steps for the prep
aration of and to secure the prompt and
accurate passage of such a bill as will
meet the requirements of the situation.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Nervous
Collapse

81 have travelled for thirty
years continually. | lost a great
deal of sleep, which together
with constant worry left me in
such a nervous state that finally,
after having two collapses of
nervous prostration, l was
obliged to give up travelling al
together. I doctored continually
but with no relief. DIR. Miles
Nervine came to my rescue-I
cannot describe the suffering
which this Nervine saved me.
Whenever | am particularly
nervous few doses relieve me-"
A. G. C. LIBBY, Wells, Me.
There are many nervous
wrecks. There is nervous pros
tration of the stomach, of the
bowels, and other organs. The
brain, the kidneys, the liver, the
nerve centers are all exhausted.
There is but one thing to do
build up the nervous system by
the use of DR.. Miles Restora-
tive Nervine. It's strength
ening influence upon the nerv-
Gus system restores normal
action to the organs, and when
they all work in harmony, health
is assured. Get bottle from
your druggist. Take it all ac-
cording to directions, and if it
does not benefit he will return
your money.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Greenshoro,s New Council.

Greensboro, March 1.-(Special.) 1.-The
city council went into office here today.
1t is composed of l.. J. Lawson, Jr,
Charles Lichteman, III. A. Taylor, c. Y.
Stollenwerck and John Helton. City Of
ficers were elected as follows: Clerk and
tax assessor and collector, L. B. Sledge;
chief of police, John Erwin; night police,
Will Stokes; city treasurer, G. Y Stol-
lenwerck; city attorney, w. E. Wyerby;
city physician, DR.. e. p. McCollum;
Mayor John G. Apsey, Jr., continues in Of
Gee. having been reelected.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
PROPERTY SELLS
FOR GOOD PRICE
Talladega Realty Is In Healthy
State
NEGRO KILLS ANOTHER
Victim Dies Offering Slayer Cents.
Murderer Claimed Debt Was ~
cents-EndeaVorers Prepare
For State Convention.

Talladega, March Especial. AS
an eveidence of the maintenance of real
estate values in Talladega the sale for
division of the Hubbard store on the
north side of the square this morning
is conclusive. The width of the lot Is
but Is feet; it is a two-story brick
building that has stood for over 80
years, and has once been burned and
remodeled without rebuilding. Only
the lower story, the ground floor, is
for sale, as the second story is owned
by other parties. With the property in
this condition it brought at public sale
$780,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
E. L. kIMBRoUGH DIES.
Was Prominent Business Man Of
Greensboro.

Greensboro. March L-(Specia1)-E L.
Kimbrough died here this afternoon at
o'clock after an Illness of some months.
He was man of large means, being di-
rector and large stakeholder in First
National bank and other institutions here
He leaves surviving him a widow and one
son. His funeral Will be tomorrow after
noon. He %as member of the Metho-
dist church,
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

The Etowah county Masonic confer
ence convened at the local lodge rooms
at 10 o'clock this morning with about
rs delegates in attendance. More dele
gates arrived this afternoon, making
about so in all. A. M. Scott of Head
land, instructor, is present and pre-
siding over the meetings. T. G. Bush
of this city, member of the committee
on work, is also present assisting. The
meeting will close tomorrow night. AT
the meeting tomorrow 1t is expected
that officers for the coming year will
be elected. The following are the pres
emit officers: DR.. J. P. Stewart of At
talla master; J. Ross Gilliland of At
ITALIA, secretary; DR.. F. P. Landers of
Hokes Bluff, senior warden; w. o. HUI
lett of Altoona, Junior warden; J. r.
Lister of Cedar Bend, senior deacon;
]. A. Bilbro of Gadsden, treasurer.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
COM MISSION
GOES TO TUSKEGEE
CHARGES AGAINST TUSkEGEE
RAILROAD WILL BE INVESTI-
GATED TODAY-ALLEGED FAv-
ORS SHOWN WASHINGTON.

Montgomery, March Especial THE
three members of the railroad commission
and Secretary Kennedy left here tonight
for Tuskegee. where at a session tomor-
row the charge that the Tuskegee railroad
shows favors to the Booker Washington
school will be investigated. The allega-
ton is also made tnat the road is offer
ing inadequate service for the charges
made.
The petition for better passenger service
on the Northern Alabama was postponed,
pending the making Of schedules salts
factory to the people of Jasper.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Phillips In Jail.

Mobile, March ii M. w. alias ]. H.
Phillips. claiming Tampa, Fla, as his
home, is in Jail here charged with OBJ
tanning money by false pretense. Phil
lips. who had been guest at local
hotel three months, claims to, represent
a Meadeville, Pa, firm. Other warrants
on the same charge may follow. Ne il
sEeil known in Jacksonville AID Tampl.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02

COTTAGES Are DESTROYED.

Decatur, March 1.-(Special. Late yes
terday afternoon two cottages belonging
to S. D. Elliott, negro. we're destroyed
by fire and a third was badly damaged
The loss will be about $4,000, partially
covered by insurance. The fire Is sup
posed to have originated from defective
fiue in one of the buildings.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1909-03-02
Max Burq browns.

Mobile March MAX Burg. aged "a
years, resident of New Orleans, was
drowned at Fort Gaines, near here yes
terdey in a mysterious manner. He was
seen early in the day and at noon his
body was found on the beach. He was
employed on the government reservation.