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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
WILLIAMS IN JAIL
MIsSIssIPPI BOY KILLED HIS
 FATHER.
Deputy Sheriff Declares That Young Man Has Confessed to Staying Wealthy Farmer Near
 0mffmMm.

Deputy sherif Declares That YounG
 Wealthy Farmer Near
 Quitman. Miss. July 16.-(Special)- )- sensation was created at ' o'clock this evening when Deputy Sherin B; T. Speed brought 0liie n ~iliiamsi h,n agSo {So county jail for the murder of his fa- ther, Collin Williams, Tuesday evening July 6. - tion arrested young Williams this morning at 9 o'clock but did not get his confession until o'clock today Just what is the substance of the con fession could not be learned as Deputy Speed would not si,,e give 1t out 9ut; II ,1 Ia tiNcation and generates every other member of the family. Report says he bases his claim to justification on the ground of brutal treatment and that his father was overbearing and mistreated his children.
 The assassination of Collin Williams last Tuesday night and the manner in which 1t was done brought a distinct Ero sS sSsryW S hs fSany Is shown that while his father and other members of the family were seated at supper about ! o'clock he dining room and rested the pistol on the side of the door and took deliber- ate aim and fired five shots. every one taking effect The first struck his fa- ther in the back of the head and pen etrated through the. nose. the other taking effect in the shoulder. One shot glanced off striking a newspaper in the hands of his daughter and slightly wounded her in the hand. The body of the dead man was left lying in the dining room until the next morning.
 It Is expected that young Williams will go over his confession In his pre- llminary trial which will be held Mon- day morning.
 Collin Williams. the dead man. was one of the wealthiest farmers in the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
PPKIN FOUND
NEW DuOATUR LADY ILL IN sT.
 LOUIS HOsPITAL.
sAe DssaSssarsA Frea Hens sf Her 4oAheR h Arkansas and Her
 Whersabeuts Were Net

Decatur. July ls.-(spsciai )TScme months ago Mrs. Lou Pipkin of East Grant Street. New Decatur. went to visit her mother in Arkansas. She was in very bad health and she thought the trip might improve her.
 In June she wrote her husband say ing she intended to start home on June T.. He thought she intended to say July I. After waiting several daya after July 2. nothing was heard of her and her husband here became uneasy He teiephoned her mother in Arkansas to find that his wife had left there on June [. as the letter stated she would do. For some time . search for her did not reveal here whereabouts.
 She has just been located in hos pital in St. Louis. She had left her mothers home in Arkansas for Deca- tur and was taken sick there and was sent to the hospital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FORMER POLICEMAN HELD
 FOR THROWING EXPLOSIVES

Chicago, July 16.-Vineent A. Alt man. ex-policeman and assistant busi- ness agent for the Carpenters Un- ion. was held to the grand jury today by Judge McSuriey, on charge of having thrown the bomb that wreck sd the Central Exchange of the Chi caxo Telephone Company few days ago. ..o ooo Josenh Altman, a barber, brother of the man held to the grand jury. is also under arrest on suspicion of being i'm niicated in a number of bomb out raSes which have occurred in various sections of this city during the last two years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16

office of the constructinr cuart.,,..... sort Morgan. Alabama, July i3th. reoe sealed proposals In tripiicate will be rs. gust i2th. 1909. for the constructton ars piumoins of two double sets of Non-com- missioned Officers Quarters at Fort Mor- gan. Aiapama Plans. specifications bia nar proposals and further information furnishad on application A deposit of 500 reatire5 be returned to the bidder on return nt drawings here. Plans and specificat1ons may Do seen at the Office. The Unftesf states reserves this right to reject or af- cept any or all bids or any part thereof Proposals to be marked ''Proposals for con- to Captain H. H. Chamberiin. ouarterfnaster U. 8. Army. construction onartermaster-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
MUST BE PYTHIAN
 TO JOIN KHORASSANs

Asheville. N C., July 15.-A proposi- tion looking to the admittance to mem bership in the Dramatic order Of Knights of Khorassan of othsrs than Pvthians was defeated at this morn inTs session of the convention by a decisive vote. < Memorial services this afternoon and installation of the newly elected of. ncers were the other features of to- days program.
 Tomorxow the delegation will take trip to Lake Toxaway
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
a T. BARKER ENDEAvORS
 TO TRACE RUNAWAY GIRL

Tn A effort to trace his runaway daughter. e. T. Barker, a citizen of Lanette. in Chambers county, wrote to Chief of Police Taylor yesterday requesting him to look for the girl. Leoia Barker by name.
 The father tells of his fears that his daughter has sought the redlight district upon her escapade. and that she may be now an Inmate of one of the houses of that settlement. He says that she may go by the name of Alice Williams.
 The girl left her home some weeks ago, and, beyond the fact that she came to Montgomery. the parents have no intimation of her whereabouts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
REMOVAL NOTICE.

Tn order to be more conveniently located touch with both the home and transient trade of Montgomery, we have removed our factory from Dexter Ave, to the oommo- Teague Hotel. With more floor space for display of goods. with an even larger and more varied stock of trunks, suit casea, bags and leather goods. we viii be in a bet ter position than ever to efficiently serve our friends and customers, whose continued patronage we bespeak with confidence.
 Gilbert Trunk Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Escaped Conuicf

Fifty dollars reward for capture and de- livery in any jail for Jno. Henry Russell state convict. recently convicted to state penitentiery from Jefferson Co.,. and who escaped from my plantation near Lowndes- boro on 10th inst. Description: Color black, lbs. teeth good. Has scar on left arm caused from vaccination; small scar on chest; also small scar Tn corner of left eye; stoutiy built. Remarks: Supposed to have wife in Birmingham.
 -at w c. McCURDY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
CONDUCTORS MURDERER
 BELIEVED TO BE IN JAIL

Birmingham. July 16-(SpeciaI- Deputy Sheriff John Brown tonight ar rested James Sims. white. who lives at Pratt City on a charge of murder.
 It is alleged he shot and killed J. z. Grimes, a conductor on the North Ems ley electric car line several weeks ago
 For the same murder Gordon McAl- lester. an IS year old boy is in the county Jail, without the privilege of giving bail. The motorman on the car at the time of the murder identified McAllester after the arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
THEDEATHR0LL
Nfies Nannie Inerau

Miss Mamie Ingram. aged 70 years. an old resident of this city, passed away yesterday afternoon about { o'clock at c local infrmary after . short illness.
 The deceased is survived by two brothers. John Ingram of Mt. Meigs. and Jim Ingram of this city. ond one sister, Miss Mattie Ingram, also of this city.
 The funeral will be held this af- ternoon at 4:30 o'clock from the late residence, s14 Randolph Street.,
 The following have been requested to serve as pail-bearers: T. D. Par rish, Jolin Tebworth, Rev. Mir. Speg- gers, T. E. Walton, D. E. Greggs ,and l.. s. Ellis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
AIMS AT TRADING STAMPS.
Their Use in Georgia is Made . Nils
 demean0R.

Atlanta. Ga.. July 16.--The house to- day passed bill making it illegal to give trading stamps. "or other like de- vices" and making the penalty for this method of securing trade a misde- meanor. The Senate already has pass ed a similar bill.
 The House bill prohibiting foreign insurance companies in this state from transferring any law suits from state to federal courts was passed by a vote of 104 to II. This measure is intent ed to put state and foreign companies on a parity.
 It provides. that violation of this provision shall be punishable by the revocation of the offending company's license in this state for two years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Rnilroad Buying Coal.

nirmingham. July Ib;-(spsciaI'- rh~ Tuel agent of the Alabama Great
 southern Railroad Company has been
 in the coa: market shis weak in this territory :OokinF to ccntTs1ts for good supply for the coming six months and longer. It is understood that ne- gotiations have been concluded for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
WANTRD-FEMALR HELP,
HELP WANTED.
BIG STORE WANTS HELP.

BIG STORE WANTS HELP. Loveman, Joseph 6 Loeb. Birmingham. Ala. want help throughout their store, and will consider applications for the following departments:
 Two saieswomen for women's ready to wear.
 One saleswoman for neokwear. ribbons. One saleswoman for dress trimmings. One saleswoman for shirtwatsts. One saleswoman for laces. One first-ciass corsetiere. One saleswoman for muslin underwear. One salesman and two saleswomen for cut glass and china.
 one salesman for silks.
 One salesman for wool dress goodss One first-ciass Jewelry salesman.
 Please Notice: Applications for these positions must pc made to the General Managers Messrs. Sterne 6 Reynolds. Clip out and attach 70 your letter description of position you apply for Give experience, references, salary yoe expect age, and other qualifications. l. LOVEMAN, JOSEPH 6 LOEB | En5TF " f'a7H Hirfufng gham, Ala.
 --2s-fri-su-tu tu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Paw Paw. Mich
Another Operation Avoided.

Another Operation Avoided.
 Chicago, III. n.-"I want women to know what that wonderful medicine, Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com pound, has done for me. Two of the best doctors in Chicago said I would de If I did not have an operation, and l never thought of seeing well day again. Ihsd . small tumor and female troubles so that I suffered day and night. A friend recommended Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it made me . we'll woman. -Mrs. ALvxNA STERLING, ii LangdOn St., Chicago. Ill.
 Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com. pound, made from roots and herbs, has proved to be the most successful semedy for curing the worst forms oi female ills, including displacements, inflammation, flbrOid tumors, irregu. larities. periodic pains, hackache, bear. Ing-down, feeling, fiatulency, fndiges- Non, and nervous prostFAtion. Itcoste but a trifie to try 1t, and the result haF been worth millions to many suffering women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Catholics Choose Detroit.

Boston, July 15.-Detroit was select ed as next years convention city by the executive board of the Catholic Educational Society today and the dates were fixed as July s, c and '.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
narafhx searcx.

The funeral services of Dorothy Searcy, the infant daughter of MT :. and Mrs. James c. Searcy, who died early Wednesday morning. were held yesterday morning at o'clock from the residence of her parents. corner or Lucas and Charles Street.
 Rev. O. c. McGehee, pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church. offici- ated, and the interment was made in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends of v. H. Tulane and family are invited to attend the funeral of his mother, Josephine Taylor. from the old Ship Church. this afternoon at o'clock. Interment in Oakwood Cem- etery. pr. w A. Blackwell officiating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
SUFFER- RESORTS.

sIIAfMpR REsoRT-Ths "old Mili'' Inn on pSnsaeoia bay, on electric car line fifteen ,tnuteS from city. Bathing. fishing and beating. Good table board. large airy rooma
 Sc- S,srthar Information address AEiss LilIie Tss,,or rho ''OId Milr' Inn Psnsaeolas Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16

coke and blacksmith coke besides coal and that some steady shipments Will be made from this territory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Mrs. Mossel Gammel.

The remains of Mrs. Mossel Gammel. who died early Wednesday morning at local inflrmary. were shipped yes terday morning to Columbus. Ga. for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
MuLT1GRAPH LETTERS.

WoRK-For neat stenographio and multi graph work. promptly done, call on the Snmmerclal Stenographio Bureau, Rooms f23. 724 First National Bank Building. Phone 325e. --50e
 QUOTATIONS. etc., in facsimile of perfect tvnewritinR done; name and address Insert
 sd Id match and envelope addressed whera
 aeMired. E 1. Davant Typwertter Co. First
 National Bank E5lds. --tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FOR SALE-REAL ESTATE.

FOR sALE-The two prettiest lots in Can. Itol Heights. situated in the Oak Crova near the ball park; high. level and on cor ner facing south. one block from Madison Ave. will sell CT $1,15o on easy terms, or 10 per cent. discount for cash. See these at once They won't be on the market long at these figures. Address c. H. Lewis n
 O. Box S2s. -lI-at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
s, S. HEMPHILL DEAD.
Wife of MississiDpt Man Was Absent
 

Wife OH MIDSEB81BVI N"" s"" From Home. HatttesburR, Miss. July 15.-Ignorr .rt os her husbands death, Mrs. Sol Eeunhtll. with her young son, is
 somewhere in the Northwest.
 The husband. a prominent lumber man of Mississippi, died suddenly here
 yesterday and all efforts to discover inc whereabouts of the wife and son have thus far failed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
 S0METHING
 IS BREWING Police Commission Holds Secret Session. PROHIBITION IS DISCUSSED Developments Promised Within Next Ten Days DstaaIs of Actioa Taken Yesterday Ana Manner in Which it wiu nffest PoIic. Care
 fnlly Guarded.
 

climmsring through the privacy which invested the session of the | office Commission held yesterday at noon. there appears momentous "do- ings." They did not develop fully yes- terday. nothing much developed at the meeting yesterday. but there Is every prospect of a startling move to be made by the Commission. or some of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
MISCELLANEOUS.

STORAGE-Nsw concrete building. speetal- iy built for all kinds of storage. bulk stnr~ housshoid saroaa. Frank Tsnnilla Turniturq Co ~~&a-sA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
WANTED.

wANTED-You to get good shave 10 cts. Haircut 25 cts: full house first-ciass bar bers to walt on you. Hull's Barber Shop, I2i Dexter, opposite Post Office. --t wANTED-To pasture horses. cattle and mules. Best pasture In the state. Phone
 --A-sos WANTHD-To pasture your horse. muie es you I have the best In this state; horses ,ts Der month; colts S1. 50 per monthy feed and passurnxe ;s per month. W. H. Vaughn, Phone eA4-a rings. 1.ts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FOR RENT-sToREs.

FOR RENT-Store house at 100 Bibb St., oorner Bibb and Coosa. Apply to M Sabel e sons. IO2 Bibb St. Montgomery. -l5-7t snd and srd floors. suitable for lodge rooms or light manufacturing. Immediate posses sion Apply to J. c. Haas. corner Lee ana Tailapoosa StreetA -1s-tk roa RENT-From october 1sts store No. 1S coosa Street. now occupied by BelseF and Thomnson Railroad traokags. Apply to J
 e Haaa, corner Lee and TallapOosa Streets.
 VI -16-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
DOCTOR ADVISED
 OPERATION
curedbyLydiaE I. .Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Bt&AAVA0@ VIZ AA bly, from female ills, including infam- mation and conges. ton, for several years. My doctor said there was no hope for me but an operation. I began taking Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegeta- ble Compound. and I can now say I am c well woman. !"
 EMMA DxAYEH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
LOST.

1osT-saturday night in down town dia- trict or between there and 206 N. Hull St, Siamond in center. Return to above address and receive reward. -1e-sE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
Rem0Uaf Notice

On July 18th the City Freight and Pas senser onice of the Atlanta & West Point Railroad and Western Ky. of Alabama will be transferred from their present quarters on Montgomery St.. to the room formerly occupied by the Exchange bar. facing Com merce St. --5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
NOTICE

The undersigned will in no wise be re- sponsible for the accounts made by his wife, Mrs. W. c. T. (L. E.) Carter. after this, @ss s ". C. T. CARTER.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16

wANTED-A residence of about six rooms
 on full sized lot, in good neighborhood, not too far out. Price S2.bo0 to ss.0oo. will pay one-third cash, balance monthly with s per cent interest on each note, or will as- surne mortgage Address Roberts. P. Q. Box 32y. -s-AFrso-to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
WANTED-TO BUY.

WANTED-To buy 6 second Alabama Code of 1907. in good condition. Box 2S2' opelika
 Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
PERSONAL.

NoTIcn-only licensed auctioneer in the city, selling of all kinds mortgage aalaA, sdminiatrator's sales private sales spe- ctaity Fl B Brockett Phone 124I.
 S'~'"' --ts-s0a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
PEACHES.

FINE PEACHES just received direct from Cantelou orchards In order to close out present consignment will make special prices by the basket. Call early for choice.
 we also have fine lot alfalfa honey. s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FOR RENT--REsIDENCEs.

FOR RENT-A nice. two story house. six rooms, nicely finished. all modern conven- iencez Phone 1885. -14-tf TO RENT-To right party. four-room apart
 nent with every convenience. entire second floor: private bath, veranda and rear stair case: nice location, house new. Address
 'Owner." Drawer F. -l4-eod-tf FOR RENT-Holcombe St. rooms S25.oo; Mildred St rooms S22.6o; Grove St. ! 8 lawrence St 8 rooms S42.50; Clayton St.
 T rooms S35. %; s. Court St. rooms. t4o. %; Madison Ave. rooms 5000; Pleasant Ave
 T rooms S32BO; Holcombe St. rooms $40. 90 and many others. We have the Hist of the town" Come and see us right away. Holt. Nelson & Holt -14-St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
WANTED-BoARD OR ROOM.

WANTED-Two rooms for light housekeep
 ing, one empty. and one furnished for bed. room. Address A. T.. care Advertiser. -t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
FINANCIAL.
MEDICAL.

DR HEADS Emmo Pills (Woman's Hope) A safe and prompt tfeAtment for painful. suppressed dicfflult or similar obstructions to menstruation. Price &2.00 by mall. Head Chemical Co. Macon. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
RUBBER HOSE,

DON'T buy . hose not guaranteed. loss i1 aure to follow soon. Seven ply guaranteed hose, best grade 15c per foot. Little Paint Store. ii North Perry. -tl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-16
wANTED-MALE HELP.

wANTED--six first class pressed bricki CTS West Point, Ga. Galiivan Build Co. -S
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-31
New Year Greeting to All Our Friend

And wish that the days of 1910 shall be filled with Health
Happiness Prosperity
the pleasant Mutual Interest which together
during the year just passed
You through your splendid Patronage throughout
entire and especially during the holiday ended that you
staunch believers Methods doing Business and Ner
handle WE APPRECIATE your prompt
recognition of all provide special inducements
Of Quality of Goods and Moderation of Prices
We have Washington FortyNme
during that have stved harder each
and supply with the
obtainable the possible
ADOARS WORTH OF MERCHANDISE FOR EVERY DOLLAR
With us has been for all these years. and the future you
methods
believe the old adage TO live and live and WE
NEVER HAVE OR NEVER WILL handle GROCERIES, CROCKERY
Shoes CANDY anything that does pertain Dry Goods
of the business
For the substantially expressed approval which
WE THANK YOU Assuring you succeeding
day the New Year will find striving your
confidence and support increasing proficiency caring
merchandise needs. Very respectfully yours
AM LANSBURGH s BRO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-31
STARTLING TOTALS
SHOWN IN IMPORTS
Biggest Year In Country's
History-Bureau Issues
Statement.

one billion four hundred and seventy
five millions OF dollars Of Imports
This is the vast total which the Blu
reau Of Statistics estimates has been
piled up during the year 15G9-the big
Gest year in the import trade in the
history Of the country
In a special statement issued today
the bureau makes its estimate of foreign
commerce OF the country FOR the year.
The December statistics are, Of course,
not yet available, but the figures for
the preceding months have been consult
ed and what is believed TO be an &C
curate forecast has been prepared for
December.
According to the bureau, here are a
few OF the things for which the year
1903 VIII 20 down into history,
Exports larger than any previous year.
with the single exception OF 1907; total,
81. 80. 100000.
Imports free Of duty greatest in his
tory-S70O 90. 900. as against 1856. 600. 900 in
1907 the high water mark I'D 10 1909.
Cotton exports Increased during the
eleven months ended with November
from 1856. 100000 in 1905 TO s40S,o0o,o00 in
1909
Greater trade with nOncontiguous ter
ritories Of the nation than ever before
aggregatinE S17S, 100000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-31

the District Of Columbia. is about to
the office occasions regret is in itself
a supreme satisfaction, hut when, as Is
the case tonight, the seal Of public com
mendation is set upon my record, words
fail TO express my appreciation Of your
tribute, or voice the sentiments Of graft
tude which fiji my heart.
THE position of Commissioner Of the
District of Columbia is not only one Of
high honor. but includes grave response
bilities and onerous duties. Its burdens
sink into insignifcance. however, beside
the fact that it affords constant Oppor-
tunity TO advance the material and NOR
al welfare Of the National Capital.
have eudeavored, to the best Of my abil-
ity, to make effective use Of these op-
portunitles, although as I look back
over the seven years and recall the
work which has beer. accomplished, I
still feel that much more might have
been done Coupled with the natural
pride OF achievement Is the regret that
greater results were not attained.
THE task Of developing Washington
into a beautiful and model city has only
commenced, and our successors In Of
fee viii find abundant opportunity for
the exercise of their most earnest en-
deavOrs. They will labor with patriot
ism, intelligence, and Industry to adj
vance The interests of the District Of
Columbia. and every step which they
may take toward our common good viii
command my cordial sympathy and sup
port. May ] express the hope, however,
That the splendid era upon which we
have entered viii never be marred BY
political traffiCkiug in local Offices. In
the past We have. most fortunately, kept
alOof from this evil. and it is because /
realize how effective has been the labor
Of the personnel whose meritOriOUs seTv-
ice in the District government is de-
servedIy recognized and without whose
( experience, integrity, and ability we
could not have achieved the record upon
which we are proud 10 stand
In a certain sense, I regret my de-
parture from the position during which
for seven years. have rendered public
se&vice. j feel that this service has
/ enabled me 20 demonstrate my deep and
abiding interest in the National Capital
that the wide horizon which the office
presents has broadened my vision and
/ that. above all, 1 have been brought into
pleasant and helpful association with
nv fellow citizens. There has been Of
/ course. the bitter with the sweet. and
yet I would be false to myself If I did
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-12-31
SOCIETY
TO MEET LATER

Owing to the illness OF Mrs. E B.
MCGOWAN. Of Buffalo, n. Z, president
OF the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent As
ISOLATION OF America, the meeting Of the
officers and trustees. which was to have
been held in this city the remainder OF
the week, has been postponed until
some time in January.
The initial session was held last night
in the ShoTeham Hotel, and after a
small amount Of routine business had
been transacted the board adjourned
subject TO the call Of the chairman. The
association has a membership Of I25.000.
The trustees and officers meet every
three months.