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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
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Kannu Saw Min Plant Net SOId l
 Wmnsam ConDmmy,

Kanpu Saw Min Plant Net Sold To
 wassan Company.
 f Shubuta, Miss. FeDs S-(Speciall- l-- It is reported that the extensive saw mill plant of the Kaupp Lumber Com- IiAny at Shubpta. has been purchased by the Nassau Lumber Company and that the latter company will take charge of the property immediately
 It is also reported that the Wassau Lumber Company Is going to erect an Extensive saw mill at laurel and build q standard gauge railroad east from laurel to connect with the Shubuta and Southwestern Railroad at Eucutta, thereby connected the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City. the, New Orleans and Northeastern and the Gulf and Ship island Railroads with the Mobile and Ohio.
 aThese reports are evidently without foundation. Some weeks ago the Chancellor sitting in vacation at Meridian. confirmed upon certain con- dltions the sale of all the assets of the KaupB Lumber Company to the Hiwannee Lumber Company Though the Hiwannee Lumber Company has not yet taken charge. yet the sale to them Is practically completed and 1t will only be q mAtetr of few days. probably; until the mill win be run nang underline management of this lat ter company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

peared in roles and the entire cast was excellent and deserves mnnh praise.
 The entertainment was under the auspicss sf the Wcnan'sl Club, one of 0reenvfiie's wfde-nwake organizations.
 A doll party given for the benefit of the organ fund of the Baptist Church. at the residence of Mrs. Cook, was one of the peAsantest araira the children have recently enjoyed. T
 A prise offered the littie girl bring- ing the prettiest doll was won by litfla Margaret Reynoids. To Miss Leriine Stewart was given the prize for the oldest doll. which was 50 years old. 1t grand-aunt Miss Katie Graians. after wards Mrs M. W. Wimberiy. The dress was worn by Leriine's great grand mother Stewart, ninety years SEQ. ths skirt by her kfeat- great t-grand-mpth. CT MeWhorter. 110 years ago. They were beautiful baby' clothes of long sgo. daintily hand-epbsoidered and
 Mrs E. M. Lewis was eaised to i.eto. hatchie today to attend the funeral of her sister-in- law. Mrs. C. B. Rogers, 1T. who'd at iniirmary in Montgom- dry last night. ts
 Misses Ettie Beeland and Elsie wink Ter and Mss Bertha Foley of New York will leave for Pensacola Saturday where they wilt be the guests of Mrs H. H. D'Alemberte until after Mardi 'Gras.
 c. L. Kettisr. editor of The, crenshsw County News. spent Monday in Green vile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
PARKER-LoGAN.
Wedding of SAfpmRn SElss., COuple iA
 Scranton.

Wedding of shipman Mlss., Couple AA
 Scranton.
 Scranton, Miss, Feb. 9,--(Special.l l-- Married yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock in the office of Judge Charles E. Childsey in this city, Miss Barbara Logan to MT. W. J. Parker.
 The contracting parties are both residents of Shipman, this county, and have a host of friends.
 County Assessor F. L. Lindinger is busily engaged in getting his blanks in readiness. preparatory to beginning the assessment of realty in this coun- ty. This year there will be both a personal and real assessment to make and the law requires the field work to be done between the first day of February and the last day of May.
 The time allowed is wholly made quate, yet the solons who make the law, have never seen proper to extend the time. It has been urged by many that period of twelve months would not be any too long in which to make the assessment.
 Be that as 1t may the man who holds the assessor's office in Missis- stppi under existing laws has hie 7nands about as full as any one man could we'll wish for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
DECATUR NEGRO GETS
 4 THREATENING LETTER

Decatur, Feb. S.-(Speciai. .)-- Frightened almost out Of his wits, Fos- ter Swope. a negro. who resides In q house which he oszns in West New Decatur, rushed fpt0 the police head quarters In New Decatur with a let- ter in his hand which he showed to the police.
 The letter was signed. Might Riders or White caps" and stated that if Swops and his family did not move away from the place he and his entire family would be killed, and his house destroyed. Swopes and his family are stIll living in the place.
 The letter bears only the pOstmark of the New Decatur oxtlce and the stamp shows that Ahe letter was mailed Fri day night, February 5. The letter is badly written and shows that the writer Is an uneducated person.
 The letter follows:
 Foster Swope and all of your folks has got to leave that town and leave 1t right now or your house will be shot all to splinters and every one of you killed and house burned.
 'Dont you stop in ten miles of De- catur or we will kill you just any time. You have just got time to get away. 7 b
 "ws will be through there any night We are going to watch you and .if we catch you or any of your folks in that South now, but -will-be in Decatur be- fore you know 1t.
 If we ever hear of you telling this we will get you wherever you are.
 Might Riders or White Caps" The police are at work on the case.
 
 Troy Perfect Meal Mixture converts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
GULFPORT EXPERIENCES
 THICK SOUTHWEST SQUALL

Gulfport. Miss, Feb. s.--tSpeciaL)- )--- A thick southwest souail, coming up about 8 D. m. today, developed Into inc heaviest wind and rain storm in the history of this port, with the ex-, ception of the September hurricane two years ago.
 While the storm ragged for more than two hours, shipping in the hanbor was perfectly qhiet, absolutely no damage was done and the evening tide has AoW gone out as usual.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
NInrrlea In EnnlAr.

Anniston. Feb. 9.-tSpecial )-Mr. Otis Loftin of this city and Miss Will lie Belle New were married in Ensley Sunday afternoon. Rev. Bentley per forming the ceremony. They reached the city Monday morning.
 There were objections to the mar riaRa because of the tender age of the bride. Saturday Mir. W. W. McGowen, e friend of the groom, went to Birming- ham, secured the license and arranged for the ceremony with the minister at Ensley,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
CONGRESS
Summary of Senate.

Washington, Feb s.--The Senate to- day became involved in a discussion of structed at Panama. Senator Kilt ridge, chairman of the Committee on Inter- Oceanic Canals, precipitated his debate by bringing In an adverse report on the Perkins bill. authorizing the Secretary of the Treasury to issue bonds to the extent of e5.000,O0o for the construction of the canal.
 A long executive session was held and at 5:12 o'clock the Senate ad- iourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
sunmarx af Haana.

Washington, Feb. s.--FOr nearly six hours the House of Representatives to. day discussed the bill materially ch&ng- ing the methods of administering the Panama Canal zone. and constructing the canal. Amendments almost with out number were aimed at the measure, but with one or two exceptions they failed of adoption. Consideration of the. bill was completed but because of the threatened roll call of the Oppon- ents of the bill, and the hour being late, Mir. Mann, having it in charge, did not ask for a vote.
 During the morning hours a number @ bills of more or less public import ance were passed. At 6:20 the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
ssOpsElE COURT BINDS COUPLE sif OVER.
Far Hsaainw .Up FEardaway Yeang
 They AYw neQuirea To Make j e Heavy nenas To Appear

Mobile, Feb. s.--tspecisi.)--At the conclusion of argument in the case Of Faeetwood Lester and his wife, eharg- ed with kidnabping and robbing Har- daway Young, president of g large hardware firm of the sum Of ye,sxs which amount Lester clalms ne paio snr stock in the concern, the Lesters were bound over to the grand Jury under Sg.o00 and e2,000 bonds respte- tixeay. Both made bond at once.
 The court room was packed to the 6bors all day, and because or an onL- hl,rst of sympathy for the defendants' the court threatened to clear the room if order was not maintained.
 Hon. J. c. Rich opened for the state and held that Mrs. Lester was equally guilty with hsr husband. both as 70 tse robbery and Kidnapping of Young ' Ex-solicltor webb opened for the de- fense and was biting In his sarcastic references to Mrs. Lester. fran lit- tie woman, robbing or kidnapping
 Attorney McAlpine followed for the defenaa and spoke briefly. fiaicultns ffae charges against Mrs. Lester de' ciaring she had no connection with the alleged charges of Young.
 Attorney H. T. Smith closed Tor th' Et0toa sAu4t tf19 NIH utnCHt NSS ed. ha citing law On the two charger from various Supreme Court decisions and other like authorities.
 The arguments consumed severa hours and lasted into the afternoon when the case was given into the hands of Judge Afford for his decis' 1, ion.
 ] During the argument Mir. and Mrs Lester were present in the court room and listened attentively. Both ap' peafed bright and apparently satis- He'd that they. would win
 The grand jury is now in session and ahouldg report on the case some tims during this week.
 .FThe sease of highway robbery and kisinappsng were dismissed and the de- fendants beld under the charge of ob' tainfng money under false pretenses This charge is the one selected to hoio them on, because the stock e said te have depreciated in value and was no' worth as much as the asnount the Lss' sters paid for 1t. The case has attracted attention from ai over the South, and many letter. have been received by the Lesters or fering any kind Of aid required.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
MOBILE GREEK HELD.

,. J. AlexAnaer Aecussa of Taking sEroDerty. stss Mobile, Feb, s.--(Special.) Jon Q warrant charging the selling. remov- iiik tdr Neoncekllng eprOpsftys@ upon another held as iiea,5 J. J.. Alexander. a Greek, was arrested by the sher- ihH's department this morning.
 Alexander was employed as a walter in the Riverside Cafe, operated by An tonic Panares, who claims that Alex Rnder stole from his place twenty boxes of cigars and groceries, valued at S100.
 The Greek was arrested at the cafe and taken before the Inferior Court when his case was set for trial the latter part of the week,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

riss of lectures throughout Mississippi for the information of the public and to various causes of spread of ;epie demic diseases and the proper every day course for prevention
 He took for. today's subject yellow fever, dengue and malaria
 On closing he asked for volunteers among tht school boyss and girls in g forward movement to keep clean the streets and alleys of the city.
 Dr. Mayer was tonight guest Of hon. or at A banquet given. by the Harri. son County Medical Society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
V DICKENS CASE CONTINUED. Attorneys Net Reaay Te Begin Asebil.
 EFzml.


 Mobile, Teh. --(GnaciaLl flowing to the prosecution not being ready for tria}a the case of Charles c. Dick ' ems. .ch&<sed with embexslement and perjury. which was sch hesduied in the Inferior Court this morning, was post An attosnsy renressntiIsg the prose- cution asked f0Rs q continziance on the ground that he had not thad time to prepare the case and the continuancs was granted. p. A<S This case has attracted great pub- lie interest and the trial Of the case promises to bring many people to the court rooin
 A warm legal light is expected to result frefn the trial Of the Dickens case as. some delicate legal points are involved which give promises of much attention and argument before set t1ernent, It fs also stated that at the preliminary hearing an effort wifi be made oto have the defendant admitted to bail. as he Is now held under an order from the chancellor for oon- kOAkAPI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
Mobile Negro Fanea.

Mobile. Feb. Special )--Charles Eawyers, a negro. arrested last night when found proving about the yard of a residence on New Jersey and Marine streets, was tried before the recorder this morning on a charge of dangerous and suspicious character, and fined 926 or fifty days.
 The city is alive with thieves and the police and sherifFs departments are on the alert for any suspicious characters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
Pee os.swaasaaa' chaFiaaea.

, F. H. Mclean, fssld secFstAry for the Institution of Organized Charttiee ir the South, is due t0 arflve in .Pehaa" cola on February 3s. and will assist the local association in organizing for bet- ter ana more effective work tn the nne of charity.
 A begInnlnG was made few weelts aeo when the various charity Organis- ations 6e the city were merged into onA and the visit of the secretary ts ex- pectsd to place the organization on a working basis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
wv. r. G.rth sues Iaailroad.

Huntsville, Feb, 9--( -(speciaD---W. r. Garth. owner of the Piedmont stock Farm of this city. Is suing the lNash.- ia. ville, Chattanooga &nd ST. Louis RalI- way for damages In the sum of $lO,Oo0 for the killing of twelve fine colts by A passenger train. The suit is being tried in the circuit court which was convened by Judge Daniel W. Speake yesterday for ths regular February civil term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
LECrURns TO CHILDREN.
pr. Mayer speaks In GusxpORt On Con-
 tagiOus DlsSAsess

Gulfport, Miss. Feb. 9.--(Special)- At a meeting of school children call ed at the court house this morning 10 hear Dr. s. D. Mayors lecture on the transmission of contagious diseases there were present 7b0 pupils out of AA enrollment of 1,17S in the public school
 DT. Mayer was appointed by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
Whx, le snsnr s.,v..ee

If sugsr. did net dissolvsfin. the. mouth you could not taste the sweet. GROVES TASTE. LESS CHILL TONIC Is aa strong as Che the Sitter bscause the insfsdisnts do not dissolve in the mouth, but tto dissolve read fly in the acids of the stoThach Is just as Eeed for Grown people aA for Chiidfen. The First and or,ginsi .Tastsi,.ss chiii Tenic:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
LISTERS ARE HELD BRYAN IN PENSACOLA LA
MAKES A sPEECH AND DEPART.
 FoR WEST.
Brilliant Reeep4isn fafyeu. fe Nebrasl<an and Wife af Home of Hzr.
 Beara--lErears About
 d Schaaaef.

Pensacola, F'ia.. Feb. s.---(Special.)-- Greeted by an immense throng at the depot netwithstan nding the indictment weather, and escorted to the home of Hon, John S. Beard where he remain ed for sseverai hours. Hon. William J. Bryan met with hearty reception in Pensacola this afternoon.
 "A public reception was held at Hos tel Escambia' and although there was almost a downpouR throughout the af- ternoon, hundreds of prominent women and citizens called upon Mr. and Mrs. Bryan.
 Tonight Mir. Bryan was the guest of the Bryan and Kern Club at . ban- quet, when many speeches were made.
 Immediately arterwards the great NebragiSan was. escorted to the opera house, where he delivered an address to the Civic League. which 'organiza- ton extended him an invitation to come to the city on his way north from Tampa. Mir. Bryan departed vat 10 o'clock tonight for his home.
 Has Schooner Gene eDownH
 That the schooner Cleopatra has gone down with her crew of four men is the belief in Pensacola, for the vessel due te arrive week ago. has not been sighted. At,
 She, sailed from st, Andrswa.j about l9v miles east OF FensAcot9, turing the latter portion of January with q haaYy cargo off naval st0res for PensaeOi&. Ordinarily she makes the trip in tiirse days. The day following her depar- ture there was terrible storm on the Gulf. and it is not believed she with stood this. Even if she did she en- oountered two other. storms, either one Of which was sufficient to sink Q schooner weighted down almost to the rail with cargo,
 The vessel was In command of Cap tain Martin. and aboard were his son and two other men, one of whom was P. Butler of this city, who went out on the schooner, on her last voyage.
 The steamer parpen, which arrived today from Mobile, from which port she sailed fast: night. reports that the voyage over was one of the toughest to be experienced by the. master since he has been on the run. The wind attained a high velocity from the southeast and the vessel had to steam almost into the teeth of the gale.
 when the vessel neared Pensacola the wind shifted to the southwest and has been blowing gale all day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
NEWS OF GhEENvILLE.

Amateur Actors Produce a Play
 Successfully.
 GreenvilIe, Feb. S-tSpecial.) )-The comedy "Suyette." played by local tal- ent last night, was success.
 More than amateur ability was ev- ideneed in the rendition of the play, and the audience was enthusiastic in praise of the entertainment. Several nf those taking part are very popular with home audiences. having often Ap-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
MIR. BUSH INVITED.

wM ne h New 0siessas se Reeeays
 Taft.
 Mobile. Feb. s.--(Speciai. )--Afbert P. Bush of Mobile. one of the, two rep- resentatives selected from the State of Alabama to take part, in the Inaugural of Judge Taft, has been invited to be present in New Orleans for the Wil- liam H. Taft ceremonies.
 He will be one of the royal escorts on the occasion of the visit of Presi. deht-eieot Taft~ to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

A telegram received yesterday an nounces Miss Eolipe Russelfs arrival h New york after q pleasant sea trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
YNl,erunleaaa caanpaiRn.

Preparations are being made here for campaign against tubereulosis and in order to carry out the plans, fund of el.ee0 is being raised to insure an ex- hibit. which is now tn Jacksonville.
 .Dr. Warren H. Anderson, agent of the State Board of Health, today ap- peared before the City Board of Health and requested an appropriation of $500 towards the fund. This was granted and 1t Is expected that the City Council will approve the appro- prfaEion, provided It ts legal. The printers' union has appropriat- ed ssS from it's funds towards the ex. hibit, and ether unions and associa- sicns are expected to do likewise s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
YYhen nrN, nrinlE Ten-Ta.I.an.

When DRyp UfImk FeDsI0sLaes
 4 delicious, refreshing. thirst uuenching beverage---contains no dope" or heart stimulant, cents at all fountains. Wed-Sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
MARINE NEWS.

Galveston, Texas. Feb. s-Arrived: Steamers-Crown of ArraHon, (BE.), Groundley, Glasgow.
 Cleared: Steamer Tampican, (Br.) Parker, and sailed for Liverpool.
 Sailed: Steamers MasseQepua Lewis. Porto RIcan ports; Cahobonito, (Br.), Williams. Bremen: El Rio, Park CT, New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

NeHrayer Ksotsaea-sn-Eaeaa, { amansa, p4y g annrens 9TsB0, ex. patd.
 KOhn Distfiiane Co. r. O. Box 7SS. yaesESenyiie, Ffa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

The woman's Foreign Missionary So- cietv held a very interesting meeting this afternoon at the Gadsden Street ethodist church. when an excellent program under the direction of Mrs. | "a. TIller was rendered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Miss Elizabeth Bozle. who has been fine guest of Mrs. yass and Miss Dor othy Donald. will leave on Saturday TOT Louisville, Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

FILES CURED IN TO Is DAYS PAzo OINTMENT is Hpar4nteed te cure any. ease cg Ktehtn9. Bllnd. Blesdfng of rnft1nAad. Soc. s~W@A-Rfa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
Afternooa 800.

Miss Teresa schwarz was hostess for the Afternoon, 500 Club and entertain- ed as guests Miss Bauuan Of St. Louis and Miss Rosenbanm of Michigan. The club prize was a cut glass perfume bottle and the guest prize was . Biiii- kins hat pin t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

zone to Grove Hill fora visit to Mrs. O W. Tucker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Mobile. Feb. 9-Arrived: Strs. Yueltabajo, (Cuban), Laurence, La Guna; Belize, CNOr.). Hansen. BsliiEe Times. (Nerl. Ivessen. Hsysne; shir
 Cleared: Stra. Harald (Norl Fehr, Puerto CoEte1s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

New Orleans, Feb. s.-cleared: Strs. Momus, Boyd, New York; Torrh cad, lDan0, Hansen, Legan and Aarhuus via Norfolk; Newlands, (Br), Beedie, Mossina via Oran; Pic TX (Span.b. GI- bernau, Bercelona and opOrto via Ha-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Port Eads. Feb. s.--ArrIved: strs. Albanian (Br.). Harrison, Antwerp via CardiR; Parlsmina, [Br.l, Nader, Co., cruiser Birmingham, Key West.
 Sailed: Strs. Moline (Nor.(, Haralad- sen, Vera Crud and Tampico: Excel sior, Birney. Havana; Atlantian, (Br), Highton, Liverpool tug Security, Mc- Goldrick, Sabine with barge Sabine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Society Is looking forward with much interest to e ball to be given on the evening of the 18th by Mir and Mrs. Henry Hyer at the Country Club Invitations have been extended to s 4arxa numbAr of fTiends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

.penaaeela. Fla. Feb. 9.--(Special.)-- The United Daughters of the Conted- eracy held an interesting meeting this afternoon at bivouac, when q number of important matters of interest 10 tne chapter and public were discussed Among the vlsitors during the car nival win be Miss Dora Marcus, of Montgomery, who is to be the guest of Miss Reine Dannheisser.
 Miss LOreno Baxzell. an accomplish ed young lady Of East Hill. has gone to Mobile. where she will visit friends for several days.
 Mrs; Herman Rowland was the host ess this afternoon of the Married La dies Euchre Club and her pretty home on West Government street was beau tifully decorated for the occasion.
 M,ss Anna sarnufn, of Chicago. is the guest of Mrs. E' E; Sennoers ae her home on North HILL Miss Bar num will spend the winter in Pensa- cola.
 Mrs. Chris. Johnson was the hostess today of the Tuesday Afternoon. Club.
 MT. and Mrs. Hans Huell are the parents OI a AhS wye WNS VI their home Monday. Mrs George Hoffman entertained this afternoon at her home on East Hill. | Her guests were members of the East Hill Euchre Club, and they spent a most pleasant afternoon.
 Rev. pr. Anderson, who conducted a series of meetings at tht First Pres | he ak T1p0olP | has returned to his home In Nashville. During hIs visit to Pensacola he made many friends. who regret his deDar- tUre.
 One of the most enjoyable meetings | of the Tuesday Bridge Club was that of today, when the members were en- tertaIned by Mrs. Jules Dunham at | her home on West Strong street. A large number of Gnembers of the
 Progress Euchre Club enjoyed a most ! pleasant afternoon at that popular
 place yesterday afternoon,
 MT. and Mrs. J. H. smithwick, who have been spending q number or weeks l in GeorEla visiting Relatfves, nave re-
 turned to the city to the delight oi
 their many friends.
 The woman's Foreign Missionary so'
 ciaty held a very interesting meeting
 this afternoon at the Gadsden Street Me thodist church, when an excellent
 program under the direction of Mrs
 I. B. Tlller was rendered. Society is looking forward with
 much interest to q ball to be given or ! the evening of the 18th by Mir and
 Mrs. Henry Hyer at the Country Club
 Invitations have been extended to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

MT. and Mrs. J. H. Smith wick, who have been spending number or weeks in Georgia visiting RslatfVes. nave re- turned to the city to the delight of their many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

at Swamp Root is always kept nt up to its high standard of oL, purity and excellence. 4 ou sworn certificate of purity
 with every bottle
 wonderful merits of Swamp-Root { valuable Information, both sent many of the thousands of iet- nd swamp-Root to be just the sB Of Ewemp-Root Is so well for a san1pls bottle. Address Dr. , say you resd this generous offer genuineness os thls offer Is suar-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

ROSE VALLEY WHIsKEY quarts 94y s quarts sS 60g ex paid
 GREgI. TRADING co. F. Q. Box S85. Pensae0la, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Mrs. W. c. Crishy. of Birmingham is the guest of her parents, Dr. ana Mrs. V. P, Gaines
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

Troy Perfect Meal A1IxtuFe converts them all. KOhe clan withstand it.
 MARKS q GAYLE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-10

A large number of Gnembers of the Progress Euchre Club enjoyed most pleasant afternoon at that popular place yesterday afternoon,