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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
NEWS OF OPELIKA.

Opelika, March 19.-(Special )-Jim Bailey. a negro man, about 70 years old. and George Wood. negro boy, were bitten by a mad dog Thursday afternoon. near Opelika.
 The dog had been bitten by a mad dog several days ago. and 1t was thought all danger of his having hy- drophobia had passed, consequently he was turned loose Thursday morning, and 1t was only a short time before he left home, biting man and beast as they came before him. The dog trav- eled about six Or seven miles. and bit several dogs. one COW. and two per sons. before he was shot and killed by negro man. who had been pursuing him. The dogs head was cut off. and sent to pr. Mason at Montgomery this morning. The two negroes have also been sent to Montgomery for treat ment at the State Pasteur Institute.
 Capt. J. B. Greene. Superintendent of the First Methodist Sunday School, has issued an address to the scholars. teachers and officers asking and urg- morning at the Sunday School ser vice, as it Is probable that 1t will be the last service held in the old Sunday School room, and program appropri- ate to the occasion will be carried out.
 The leaders of the Opelika Concert Band are preparing To give some en- tertainments for the benefit of the band at an early date. The band Is composed of many of the best young men in the city, and the citizens will aid them in every way possible.
 Gen. and Mrs. George P. Harrison, who have been In New Orleans for sev- eral days. have returned to their home in Opelika.
 Rev George E. Brewer of Notasui- ga, but a former resident of this city. was in Opelika today.
 Otto Loosen, who has a position in the postoffice at Vienna. Ga. is i'll at the home of his parents in Opelika.
 Hon. Thomas D. Sanford went to Dadeville this morning for the purpose of transacting business there today.
 Miss Fannie Kahn of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Miraim Blumenfeld at her home on Second Avenue.
 Miss Mary Sanford. who has been visiting relatives in Auburn, has re- turned to her home in Opelika
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
ONLY THREE TRUE BILLS.
Coffee County Grand Jury Breaks All
 Previous Records.

COnee County Grand Jury Breaks All
 Previous Records.
 Elba, Mar. 19.-(Special. )-The Cof- fee County Grand Jury of the spring term of the circuit court made its re- port yesterday afternoon. and tho court adjourned.
 The report showed that only three bills were found. the smallest numb ber ever returned by any grand jury in the history of the county. Of these of- fences three were two misdemeanOrs ond one felony. In the report the jury expressed the convistion that the moral conditions were muck improved. that the citizenship of the county. as a whole. was law abiding: that the pro- hibition laws were observed every where, except in one community, and in this case, 1t was impossible to gather evidence sufficient to return a bill.
 Judge H. A. Pearce, in commenting on the report said he thought that the improved conditions were undoubtedly due to prohibition, and on orderly oit- izenship in Coffee. He recommended that the commi ssioner's court employ detectives to go Into the community where liquor is being sold and ferret 1t out and bring the violators to pun ishment.
 The court was to hold Its criminal session next week, but on account Of the exceedingly small docket-only five casces-Judge~ePar ca dispensed with the court entirely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
NOTED PRISONERS TAKEN
 BACK TO SOUTH CAROLINA

Birmingham, March 19-(Special)-- Under heavy manacles and handcuffed together. John Moore. alias Rutherford alias Tennessee Dutch,' and James Barton. the two white men arrested here on suspicion of being wanted in South Carolina for the robbery of the postoff1ce at Pelzer, were taken today to Greenville, S. C.. where they will be held for attention by the Federal grand jury.
 The postal authorities, inspectors and others, claim that the two men are des- perate men and that they are regular yeggmen and have committed many a job.
 In addition to the marshal and a reg ular deputy. two local detectives were sworn In and two postoffice inspectors accompanied the men.
 The attorneys for Rutherford made an effort to stop the men being taken away but Judge T. G. Jones overruled the motion and gave instrutions for the men to be removed to South Carolina.
 Rutherford admitted that he had es- capped from a farm in Mississippi after serving a few days of several years sentence, and warrant was issued here as fugitive from justice in Mis- sissippi, but the government got in It's hand and secured possession of the prisoner.
 The post office inspectors claim to have been after these men for some time. Barton has but one arm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20

and well illustrate how the forest is being reduced by over-cutting. In this county very careful study was made on each township of the amount of for est. the rate of growth, and the amount of timber used. For the year 1907 the timber used was 120,o0O cords. in the form of cordwood. lumber. ties. poles and piles. The annual growth on all types of forest land. including the trees year. reached total of 10000 cords. Thus the amount cut yearlyIexceeds the growth by 50.000 cords
 The amount of standing timber con- sidered as merchantable and available for cutting within the next few years was found to be 1900 900 cords. Each year the annual growth increases the supply on hand by 7o.0oo cords. while the use decreases 1t by 120,000. The net reduction is therefore 50,000 cords a year. If the cut and the growth>re- main at the present figures. the supply of merchantable timber will be ex- hausted in about twenty years Atthe end of that time there will be a large amount of forest standing in thecoun- ty, yut 1t will be in tracts under forty years of age, containing wood below the most profitable size for cutting. Cordwood could still be cut, but sup piles of the most profitable products. like ties and lumber. would be practi- cally exhausted.
 Connecticut's case Illustrates what Is meant when the exhaustion of the tim Der supply Is spoken of. It does not mean that every tree will be cut and that the ground will be bare. It means, on the other hand. that year by year. the people of the country are cutting more timber than the forest grows. and that within a comparatively short time the continued loss will have so reduced the forest that 1t will be difficult and expensive to obtain timber of useful size In sufficient quantity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
and her spirit gently passed away at

and her spirit gently passed away at 10 o'clock.
 E Mrs. Masruder was one of Tuske- gees pioneers citizens, having lived here since early childhood. and the many who knew her so well during her long life in Tusk egee will especially mourn her passing away. Surviving her are seven children. six daughters and one son. The daughters are Mrs. N. M Smith and Mrs. Georgia Aber- crombie of this city. Mrs. w. P. Hutch inson. of Mobile. Mrs. J. o. Thompson. of Birmingham. Mrs. T. L. Cobb of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Robert Pope, of Atlanta. The son Is Dr. w. P. Magruder of this city.
 The funeral services which were largely attended were held this after noon at the Baptist Church. and were conducted by Rev. J. R. Curry. She was laid to rest in the City cemetery. The pall-bearers were W. M. Tendon, Lawrence Lewis H. H. Cartwright, w. w. Campbell, A. H. Drakeford and Grifln Swanson.
 News of the death of John Abercrom- bic. the little baby son of Judge and Mrs. M B. Abercrombie, which occur red this a. m.. at o'clock came as shock to the entire town. as the little fellow was only taken desperately i'll yesterday at D. m.
 After eating heartily of bananas, congestion soon followed. He was about two years old.
 The funeral was held at the home of the bereaved parents this afternoon at 4:a0 o'clock, the services were con ducted by Rev. L. H. s. Chappelle. In torment was in the City cemetery. the pall-bearers being Messrs. W. L. Breed love. W. E. Huddleston, B. c. Gipson and E. W. Thompson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
NO SIGN OF VICTIMS
 OF RIVER DROWNING

Returning from a trip, twenty i've miles down the Alabama River. during which 1t has steamed over submerged farms and meadows. the steam launch containing the party of searchers for the bodies of the five victims of the Alabama river. reached Montgomery yesterday morning. The trip had been fruitless, for no sight or signs of the bodies were beheld during the trip.
 The searchers. headed by Frank Dill lard, and Ed Allison, intend to start again on a trip down the river. as soon as the waters of the Alabama sub side somewhat from the flood stage. Already, however. the waters have fal- len considerably. and probably next week will see a stage not far above normal reached.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
AMERICAN WOMEN SLOW.
Jane Addnms Says They Are Behlns
 Foreign Sisters.

FOreIkm Chicago, Mar. 19.-"The popular opin- Ion seems to be that our American wo- men are getting too advanced. As E matter of fact they are the slowest of all speaking English women on the face of the globe"
 So declares Jane Addams In a com munication to women on suffrage for her sex in Illinois.
 Tn England and all her colonies she declares. the women have muni- cipal suffrage while American women are just waking to the fact that we have rights and responsibilities which without the ballot cannot be properly exercised.
 "Why Is 1t that in Italy they have public wash houses for the encourage ment of cleanliness among the people. while in the United States we have none? Why Is It that in Russia they have public covered mark cts, to pro- tect the food of the people from the filth while in this country We have practically none?
 There are plenty of things we need in this country for the protection of the health and the morals of the peo- pie We could get them If we would ask for them, but the men won't ask for them and the women cant"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
BIRMINGHAM ALARMED.

Fear a Reduction of Tariff on Coal.
 Birmingham. March 1s.-(Special.)- Many letters are going from the Birm- ingham district and from such counties in the state where there Is coal mined. ore dug or pig Iron manufactured to the senators and representatives in Congress appealing to them to vote against the proposed reduction in the tariff bill on coal. and pig iron.
 The minersand manufactoruers in this district are losing no time in com municating their fears as to the out come of a reduction in the tariff to the men In Congressafrom this state and there Is some hope that q change will be made.
 The state of Alabama industries will feel the thing heavily. Is the way It is put while New England states will get big benefit. Nova Scotia coal will replace West Virginia product and the West Virginia mines will seek field now furnished by the Alabama mines
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
TODD NOT ABLE TO
 APPEAR IN COURT

Captain George Todd of Battery B.. Artillery. N. c. A.. who was shot in the knee by Policeman Sledge. Thurs day afternoon, was not able to appear in police court yesterday afternoon. The wounded man Is now confined to an in- firmary, the wound being more painful than at first reported. After being shot. 1t is said, that Todd refused to accept medical attention for some time, walking about the streets with one of his shoes. filled with blood from the wound.
 The police authorities yesterday stat ed that no date had been set for the hearing, as 1t woul depend purely up- on Todd's being able to appear In court. Todd Is under bond on an assault and battery charge. growing out of the dis turbance which resulted in his being shot,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
PAPER MANUFACTURER
 SPENDS DAY IN CITY

MT. John A Davis, representative of one of the large paper manufacturers of the East. spent yesterday in Mont gomery looking over the newspaper plants and conditions generally. Whil 0 in the city, he was the guest of Major w. W. Screws and MT. F. P. Glass, of The Advertiser
 MT. Davis expressed himself as most favorably impressed with the prosper ous condition of Montgomery, and with the flourishing conditions of the news papers. He said that he found Mont gomery very radically different from the impression he had always enter tained.
 MT. Davis left last night for Atlanta where he will spend today as part of a general tour which he is making to all of the important cities of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
Custody of Little Girl Decided in Am
 nfsfOn.

Anniston. Ala. Mch. 19.-The suit of Mrs. J. B. Gilmore vs. c. w. San ders for the custody of the little girl of Mir Saunders has been terminated the child being returned to her father and Stepmother.
 The child is the granddaughter of Mrs. Gilmore and she laid claim to 1t because 1t was alleged that It's step mother had been unkind. Its mother had given Is her care and keeping be- fore her death.
 Mir. Saunders instituted habeas corpus proceedings befare Chancellor Whiteside and upon hearing the case the stepmother was fully exonerated and the child was given Into the cus- tody of its father and stepmother.
 Notice of appeal to the supreme court was given. but before the time of filing the bill of exceptions the fight was abandoned by Mrs. Gilmore and the child was returned to its father.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
NEWS OF ANDALUSIA.
First National Rank Will Probably
 HaHe New Quartera.

Have New Quarters.
 Andalusia, March 19.-(Special. .)-J D. Henderson. President. and T. E. Henderson. cashier of the First Ma tional Bank. yesterday bought the two story building and lot on the southeast corner of Court Square from the own CTS. Fletcher & Campbell.
 The price paid was $10.6oO. It Is probable that this building will De overloaded and occupied by the bank at some future time.
 A. w. Austin killed monster rat tlesnake near town few days ago. The reptile was dug out of a gopher hole and measured five and han feet In length.
 It Is thought that there are no vio- lations of the prohibition law going on In this county at present Viola tors of this law have fared badly be- fore the petit juries recently and the severe penalties imposed have had most salutary effect.
 Dakota Bob" the famous walker. ia here today He says he left Wash ington September 15 and since that time has been to Panama. all of the land part of the trip having been made On foot. He is decorated with various and sundry medals which~he claims were won In walking contests. These decorations and his long black hair make him a very unique specimen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
SHIPPED TO INDIANA.
Body of 4. P. Kennedy Taken to Old
 Home For Interment.

Alexander City. Mar. 19.-(Special@ The body of MT A. F. Kennedy, priminent in the gold mining business, and general manager for the Hillabee Gold Mines twelve miles from Alexan- der City, and who was drowned by ac- cident. going over the falls at the pow CT dam of the mines on last Tuesday evening, was this morning shipper to Camden, Indiana, for interment.
 The body was carefully embalmed, preparatory for the trip.
 MT. Kennedy had within the past six years as manager of these mines won a host of friends here. and his tragic death is deplored by everybody He leaves wife, and baby four months old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
TnIlndeRn Girl leaves Home.

Anniston. Mch. l9.-(SpeciaI.)- NJ. Scott, of Talladega. was In the city yesterday searching for his daughter Minnie, a pretty sixteen year old girl who had left home without notice to her parents. A thorough search was made by the police and it was discover ed that she had gone to Jacksonville The latest advices are to the effect that she has been arrested in Jacksonville and is being held awaiting instruc- ttons from her father
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
MAY CLOSE STEEL PLANT
 AT ENSLEY NEXT WEEK

New York Mar. l9.-It was reported here today that the Tennessee Coal and Iron plant of the United States Steel Corporation at Ensley, Ala, would be closed next week for an indefinite time owing to stagnation in the iron and steel trade.
 Officials of the United States Steel Corporation refused to discuss the re- port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
AnnInton Fire Omcer.,

Anniston. Mch. l9. 9.-(Special ..)-Ths city council at it's meeting last night elected the following officers of the Anniston fire departments: Chief D. c. RainwateP. Assistant Chief J, V Rob- ertson; Second Assistant Chief T. R. Moon. Secretary Treasury C. WiFley This election was only the ratification of the selections recently made by the several companies composing the de- partment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
OvER-CUTTING FORESTS.
Indicates General Rate of Timber Con-
 sumption in This Country.

Washington, March 19.-(Special)- It has been estimated that the amount of wood annually consumed in the Uni ted States at the present time Is 23,- 000, 100000 cubic feet, while the growth of the forest Is only 1000. 900, 900 feet. Tn other words. Americans all over the country are using more than three times as much wood as the forests are producing. The figures are based up- on a large number of state and local reports collected by the government and upon actual measurements.
 The State Forester of Connecticut, in a recent report, has given figures on growth and use for New Haven Coun- ty. which give many more valuable de- tails than are generally to be obtained
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
DIR. JOHNSON TO SPEAK.
Will Address Men At Orpheum Sunday
 Afternoon.

"The Way to Be Happy" Is the sub lect announced for the address to be delivered at the Crpheum tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. The speaker will be Rev. Harry T. Johnson, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Epis- copal Church.
 MT. Johnson has a style which is pe- culiarly his own and he is famous for his vigorous and pungent form of ex- pression. He always commands the attention of his audience and enter tains as well instructs.
 The meeting will be under the aus pices of the Y. M. c. A., and will be for men only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
Canton in Anniston.

Anniston, Mch. ls-(Spec ial )--Colo. nel James W. Mayne who is the de. partment commander in Alabama of the Patriarchs Militant. the military branch of odd Fellowship. will be at the Ala bama hotel March 2lst to confer with those interested In regard tc establishing canton of the organization In Anniston. Colonel Mayne has been active in establishing new cantons since he has been at the head of the militant branch in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
FITZPATRICK'S CAFE
Saturday LuncheOn.- -35 Cents.--
 Menuet

Vegetable Soup.
 Puree Pommes. de Terre.
 Dill Pickles Savannah Shad. la Portugese.
 Pommes Julienne. Country Pork Sausage. a. l. Espagnde. Roast Mutton, Currant Jelly. Beignettes of Bananas. Sauce Colorado. Chicken Salad an Mayonaise. Mashed Potatoes. Candied Yams. Marowfat Peas. Lemon Sherbert. Coffee. Tea. MILK. ndv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
Exonerate. Police Chief.

Anniston. Mch. l9.-(Special.) )-Chief of police Sweets was eXonerated of the charges brought against him by War den Beal by the council last night. The police committee reported that through investigation had been made and recommended that the charges be not sustained. and his report was adopted The chief was charged with neglect of duty and recklessly dispos- ing of property not his own.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
ENDORSE SENATOR DICK.

Jackson. Miss, March 19.-Adjutant- General Fridge, on behalf of the Ma tionaI Guard of Mississippi. has wired Senators Money and McLaurin in Washington to do their best to have Senator Dick succeed Senator Foraker as a member of the military commit tee of the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
PAUL BOULO DEAD.
We'll Known Citizen of Mobile Has
 A

Well Known Citizen of Mobile Has
 Passed Away.
 Mobile, Mar. Especial )-Paul A. Boulo. for many years engaged in ship cnandlery business here. well known along the gluf coast. died this after noon at the family home No. North Broad street.
 He leaves a number of relatives here. in New Orleans, Birmingham and Wa hoo, Nebraska. The remains will be buried here Sunday afternoon. MT. Boulo was 68 years of age and a mem- Der of St. Josephs Catholic Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
Victims of swindlers,

Council Bluffs Ia., March I9.-Jamcs Weber. of Shamokin. Pa, said to have been victimIzed to the eXtent>of $1O,- 900. and NJ. J Holtinger. of Minneap- oils. reported loser Of S5,000 through the workings of the alleged "swind- ling syndicate" of which J. G. Ma bray, now under arrest at Little Rock Is charged with being the head ar rived here to appear before the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
DEATHS AT TUsKEGEE.
Mrs. Mary Magruder and Little John

AbercrOmbie Pass Away.
 Tusk egee. Marf l9.-(Special)-Mrs Mary Ann Magruder, an aged and high ly esteemed woman, died last night at the home of her daughter, Mrs, Georgia Abercrombie from the infirmaties of old age.
 Her condition steadily grew weaker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
CITY NEWS BRIEFS

Not satisfied with the reply of Mayor Teague to his request for information concerning their band playing here May 8, The Dresden Philharmonic Or chestra's manager. R. J. Johnston. has written again. asking to be put in touch with the leading musical notes" of the city to take the matter Of a band recital up with them. Those familiar with this class of entertain ment say 1t will take 1.600 persons at $l5O a seat to pay the bands expenses, and they don't believe that many will attend.
 Mayor Teague yesterday approved two ordinances and a resolution that were sent to him from the Council meeting Thursday night. The resolution pro- vided for the immediate lithoaraphing of the bonds of the $250,000 Issue. The ordinances were for the connect ing of property drainage to the North Court Street sewer, and to pave Clith- eral Street from Hull to the city linn its.
 Representatives of the various Mont gomery banks will attend the meet ing of the bankers of the State in Mo bile next month.
 The membership committee of the Commercial Club will meet in the ass sembly room of the institution Tuesday night to discuss matters of great mo- ments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20

There is room in the straight and narrow way for the largest life aud experience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20
FATHER GETS CHILD

La MatIca. So good. Only 1Oc. Hix-Graveley Cigar Co.,, "Orpheum.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-20

Smoke the best. La, Matica.
 Hix-Graveley Cigar Co.,, "Orpheum."
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1909-05-07
Mail Order Men Nabbed.

Mason City, Ia, April 3O-Because
they refused to give or sell samples of
their groceries, which were being de-
livered to customers at Hampton yes
terday, L. C.. Eckenrod and A. R. Golf,
two representatives of Columbus, Ohio,
mail order houses, were arrested by
Deputy Pure Food Inspector Otterson
and their trial set for May s. The de-
PENDANTS appeared in the city with a
car of goods and proceeded to distri-
butte about 81, 700 worth of goods to
customers. The goods were said to be
high class. as they were getting as much
as 90 cents per pound for tea, and GUS
toners complained because the same
tea could bought for 60 cents. Inspec-
tor Ottoson demanded samples of their
goods. offering to pay money for them,
but they refused, and he placed them
under arrrest.-Des Moines Tribune.