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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
SEVERAL BLOCKS BURN IN
 EARLY MORNING BLAZE

Mobile, Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaD-Fir which for 6 time threatened several blocks of buildings in Whistler early this morning was distinguished after heroic work on the part Of residents of the little town and though the odd Fellows Hall and two frame structures were destroyed, heroic work saved a great loss.
 The blaze was discovered about o'clock, although the flames are sup posed to have originated about mid- night and had gained great headway before discovered. Telephone messages were sent Chif Price of the Mobile de- partmnt and sent Chemical Auto Truck No. to the scene accompanied by Creole Steamer No. 1.
 During the time that the truck were on their way to the fire. distance of about five miles, the employees of the shops and residents generally fought hard to save the buildings and finally succeeded in extinguishing the fires. The flames are supposed to have orig mated in the odd Fellows Hall which was totally destroyed as were two frame structures used for store build tngs. The loss will reach about $5.- 900 with insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
HTGDON STILL BUSY.
Transfer Men are Arrested in Bir.
 mingham.

Birmingham. Sept. 2S.-(SpeciaL)- In arresting Walter Bennett and J. D. Evans. white. and A. King, a negro dray driver. on charges of violating the prohibition law, Sherin Higdon be- lieves that much information will be secured after thorough investigation as to the delivery of beer and liquor through the Iron City Transfer Com pany. in which these men are inter- ested.
 In the confscation of the cask of beer. which the negro was delivering to a party in Fourth Alley, and some books belonging to the transfer con- cern, a list of names has been secured showing deliveries to have been made recently. These parties will be asked how and when they gave the orders for the egoods. and how they were deliv- cred
 This may or may not bring out some interesting data. say the deputies.
 It Is denied In the sheriffs ofiicee that homes are being entered without first securing raiders warrants or without suspicion.
 If is learned that a raid out of the ordinary is being planned in the next few days and that the connscation Is likely to be heavy.
 Next week the sherif will seek In- structions from some judge looking to the destruction of a large amount of liquor that has accumulated recently in his store house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
SETTLE PR0HI FIGHT
CASES AGAINST SMITH AND FITZ-
 PATRICK DROPPED.
Two Men Who Fought on Mobile Streets Several Days Ago Bury Hatcbet Outside Court
 Room.

Mobile, Sept. 8.-(SpeciaD--The case of John c. smith and W. Hopkins Fitz- patrick, the two men charged with fighting on Royal street was heard be- fore the Recorder this morning, but both were dismissed. after the two men had been broa ght together by at torneys and made friends. They agreed to squash all cases against one snoth- CT and let the matter end.
 Fitzpatrick and Smith had fist fight in the City Bank Building sever- al days ago. The fight is said to have grown from a statement of Smith. Q former saloon man accusing Fitzpat- rick of having said that he (Smith) was operating "blind tiger."
 Both were arrested for disorderly conduct and later Smith went before the Inferior Court and swore out a warrant charging Fitzpatrick with as sault and battery. Fac hof the two defendants. up until the time they reached court this mcrning. intended prosecuting the cases. but before the cases were called. attorneys brought them together and squard the affair When the court was ready to hear the cases, Attorney Fitts representing Fitz- patrick, addressed the court and said that the two defendants had agreed to settle the matter cut of court, with the courts approval Judge Clarke said that he doubted his authority to taks cases from the docket in such man ner, but in view of the fact that Q settlement out of court was evidence of no further breaches of the peace he would agree, and both cases were taken from the docket and the defend' ants discharged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
MIR. SKINNER MAY DIEa

Demopolis, Sept. 2s.-(Speciai.) )-- News has been received in this city of the critical condition of Oliver Skin ner. manager of J. B. Meriwether's plantation near Arcola.
 News from his bedside Is that ke is not expected to survive the night, be- ing, it is stated. in the last stages of Bright's disease.
 He lived in Demopolis practically all of his life and Is about 50 years old. He Is a respected citizen and q member of a prominent family. l. c. B. Cleveland, Circuit Clerk of Marengo County, came up from Linden Monday to be in attendance of the first session of the Law and Equity Court of Marengo County, which con- vened in this city Tuesday in the city hall.
 Judge Edward W. Glider is on the bench and Solicitor B. c. Wilson is looking after the interest of the State.
 Numerous cases are on the docket, both civil and criminal. :
 Benj. F. Elmore, candidate for Cir cult Judge, embracing the counties of Clarke, Choctaw. Greene an dMarengo. Attorneys Henry McDaniel. Jesse q. Heartn and Judge c. K. Abrahams. left Monday night for Butler to be on hand at the convening of Circuit Court for Choctaw County.
 Judge Laekland will hold the term and the State will be represented by Solicitor Oscar Gray.
 Mrs. E. B. McCarty will continne the publication of The Demopolis Times. Mrs. McCarty is receiving a great number of letters of condolence on the death of her husband from all over the country.
 The policy of the paper will be the same as when Mir. McCarty occupied the editorial chair
 The U. D. c. will erect a monument on the public square next Memorial Day. Governor Vardaman of Missis- sippi will be invited to deliver an ad- dress. A large number of veterans fro mall over the State will be in at- tendance. A big bargeeu will be a feature of the occasion Mrs. Johnson and Miss LiIlie Hall. who were operated upon for appendi- citis last week, are getting along nice- ly. The operation was successful and the patients are on the road to recov- cry.
 pr. V. H. Caine, who was carried to Selma to be operated on for appen- dicitis several days ago in local hos- pital, is improving rapidly and is ex- pected home in a few days.
 Mrs. c. NJ. Wilson, who was car ! ried to Selma for operation for appen- 1 dicitis, is improving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Raid Illicit stills, :,

Birmingham. Sept. 2S. Special. )--
 Reports of five raids have been turn ed In to the revenue office by revenue men, with no arrests but several war rants.
 Apparatus and 200 gallons of beer were destroyed at AmmOnd, Clay County. while a sixty-gallon outfit was broken up in Lee County and & warrant issued for William Shehan A fifty gallon outfit supposed to belong to Tom Turner. was destroyed in Ram dolph County and a warrant issued for the alleged proprietor. A small out fit was broken up at Roanoke. and an other small pot affair in Pike County. where Mrs Silvie Jackson was taken into custody and immediately dIs- charged, while a warran was drawn for her husband, Louis Jackson. A small outfit was broken up near An dalusia. and a warrant issued for George Malloy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
COLONEL RUSSELL
 IS IN WASHINGTON

Washington. Sept. 2s.--(Special.) )- Col. Ed L. Russell, of Mobile. is here attending a meeting of officials of Southern Railroads and expects to go to New York before returning home. Since his arrival Colonel Russell has been many times congratulated by prominent men on his recent forcible tribute to the late E. H. Hartman. A special from Roanoke, Va. chron- icles the death there yesterday of Jo- seph Gillooly of Montgomery of ty- mother-in-law, Mrs. George F. Hun ter.
 Capt. Charles II. Scott left for Mont gomery tonight. The Post today pub lished an interview with him on the prohibition amendment fight in which he sides with the ''antis."
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
BALDWIN COUNTY JURORS.
They Are Drawn For Oetsbcr Ter,
 9G Court,

@& Court.
 Bay Minette. Sept. 2s---(SpeciaI.)-- completed the list of jurors for the cvminR fall term of court. and has turned tle same over to the sheriff.
 The following is the list:
 Grand Lurors--Henrv Lewis. Swifts; \ Frank Earl. Black sher; fl. c. stan myres. Bay Minette; Jack Wynn. Sum- merdale; A. F. Crosby, Stockton; Jo- seph Wenzel, Bon Secour; E. G. Strong, Palmetto Beach; Joseph Resmonda, Lillian: Byard Roberts. Mifiin; E. L.. Randall. Daphne; M. H. Roach. Stock ton: T. J Holman, Holman: James NJ. Bishop. Barnwell; Frank Bryars, La thaIn; T. W. Richardson. Hurricane 1; T. A. Mckenzie. Perdido: John Wen gel. Marlow: B. r. Feist. Tensaw; A. c. Nelson, Battles.
 Petit Jurors Archie McMillon. stockton: W. W. Cooper. Robertsdale; A. c. Dunn, Daphne; J. Q. Hall. Ten- saw: K. E. Lee. Bay Minette; J. W. Nelson, Barnwell: R. F. smith, Stock ton; J. c. Shelby. Bon Secour: A. M Brodbeck, Point Clear; William Me- Connell, Tensaw; J. J. McGill, Per- dido; J. B. Baldwin. Battles; George Francis, Magnolia Springs; A. D. Duck Brady; William A. Thomas, Gateswooo; Dan Leavins. Foley; Herbert Klhcrease' Bay Minettej Hilary Ward. Stapietoh' !. Foster Marlow; R. fl. Suspicion, I,oxley: Lee F. Cain, Bay Mlnette; An drew Bankister, Bromley; Oscar John son. Silver Hill; Ransom Weekley. Perl dido Bay: H. S. Townley. Holmans: !. z. Moore. Magnolia Springs; Reuben McCurdy, Summerdale; P. A. Parker, Volanta: John Langham. Lot tie; w. c. Garner. Stapleton. Petit Jurors for the second week are: Carl Barnett. Battles; H. O; BurronghS' Daphne; J. w. Strong, Gasque; h. J. White, Bay Minette: c. E. Nelson Point Clear; William Darby, Marlowi Henry King, Robertsdale; Joseph Had lev. Foley; Geo. A. Dean, Stockton ]. U. cooper. Rositon; T. J. Ham mond, Stockton: I. NJ. White, Bay Minette: Thos. J. Hay. Styx; D. H. Merchant. High Pine: J. D. Bassett Muscogee; Stark Johnson. Barnwelli J. R. Browder. Gatewood; W. F. Kel- ly. Holmans; Lewis Brown, Hurricane Oscar Wynn, Summerdale; J. W. Rob- inson, Belforest; W. H. Chandler. Bra dy; W. H. Davis. Fairhope; Thos. w. Hurley. Magnolia Springs; E. 8. Tun- stall. Tensaw; Cyrus White, Perdido D. c. Stapleton. Jr. Fairhope; r. w DreIsbach, Little River; George Mo- Gowan, Latham: A. Nix. Silver Hill
 The cases on the docket are fewer this year than they were last fall there being about forty seven crimi- nal cases among the number.
 The court will open on the fourth Monday in October.
 Mrs Sllsbee entertained a large number of her friends at the home of Mrs Hattie Hand this evening.
 Miss Florence Ertzinger was hostess to "The 400" this evening.
 Rev. Mir. Chambers entertained about two dozen friends last evening.
 Tom Dinwiddie is in the city from the lower end of the county and Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Bufid Great Causeway.

Galveston, Tex. Sept. 2S.--Today Gal weston County and city officials and a large number of business men and citi- gems generally are participating in the inauguration of the construction of a great causeway to connect Galveston Island with the mainland. The struc- across West Bay. a distance of about two miles. The causeway will cost 3I kfl0 000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
To Tax Vacations.

Many occupations heretofore not taxed will be compelled to pay a rev. enue into the city treasury in order to do business the coming year. if the revenue bill introduced in the City Council passes as introduced. and in- dications are that 1t will.
 Even shippers masters will be conn pelled to take out a license to do bus mess. Advertising solicitors, eollect- ing agencies, dredge boats, grain ele- vators, hall for hire, divine healers, florists, etc, will this year contribute to the city's revenue or else go out of bushes in this city.
 By adding the new lines of business it Is anticipated that several thousand dollars will be added yearly to the revenue of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Negress Kills Negro

Birmingham, Sept. 2S.-(Special)-- Lula Hatchet a negro. shot and killed Charlie Wright, or Page. a negro, thIs morning. and then. in an undergar- ment. gave Captain Egan of the police force a chase for several blocks. The woman had good start and the cap- tain of police. though on a wheel. had to work fast to catch up with her The woman claims that the negro was beating her to death. or would have done so, had she not fired on him. This makes the esecond negro murder in Birmingham this week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
The place on Dexter where they make the big smoke, Cleaning Thingn Clean.
 French Dry Cleaning Co.,,
 POS Dexter. Phone II3.
Sent to City Court.

Mobile. Sept 2s.-(SpeciaD--wiI Ware, the negro bell boy at the Battle House who Is held for burglary, when caught in the act of filing the lock e ia telephone pay station, was today sent to the City Court under a bond at $250. to await action by the grand jury. The negro was caught early in the morning at work with a file and other implements and escaped after a fight with the hotel clerk He was later captured at a depot disguised as a preacher and arrested. The evidence against him was conclusive and he made no defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Decornte Dickinson Home

Columbus, Miss. Sept. 2s-(SpeciaD As a compliment to Secretary of War Dickinson, who will be here with President Tafts party on November End. the house in which the distiu- guished statesman first saw the light of day will be appropriately decorated. Judge, Dickinson was born In the house now occupied by Mrs. c. Estes at the corner of Seventh street and North Third Avenue. Both tho ex- terior and interior of the house will be decorated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
HARLAN CASE IS UP
BONDS OF ALABAMA MEN MAY BE
 EsTREATED.
Qualification of Federal Judge Shep- pard Will He Attacfed-- Zaek Enterikin ia Sem
 temeed to Prison.

Pensacola. Fla. Sept. 2s--(Special)- On account of the absence of Hon. Jesse Stalllngs, one of the counsel for Messrs. Harlan, Gallagher. Grace. Hug gins and Hilton, the cases of these men were continued in the United States court today until tomorrow afternoon. when the special assistant to the Attorney General of the United States will move to estreat the bonds of the five men, amounting to $15.000, claiming they have not been sur rendered by the bondsmen to com nence serving sentence as the bonds read.
 When court convenes tomorrow argument will be heard on the quail fication of Judge Sheppard to pre- side, 1t being contended that he is dis- qualified by reason that he prosecuted the parties at the time of their con viction on the charge of conspiracy to commit peonage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Harri. Trtol Bew,..

warrenton, Va. Sept. 2s.--1n the Fauquier County Court this forenoon, Judge Edward s. Turner began the trial or Professor J. D. Harris. former principal of the Warrenton High School. charged with the murder of William A. Thompson, associate editor of The warrenton virginian, on April 24 last. Most of the day, 1t was ex- pected, would be occupied in the se- lection of the jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

learning the work of the local post office. He will assume the duties of assistant postmaster at the beginning of the month.
 large number of exhibits arrived here today from the north end of the county for the fair. which opens to- morrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
L. s. BROWN RESIGNS
PENsACoLA ALDERMAN LEAVES
 HIS OFFICE.
hemoves From the District He Was Elected to Represent-shortage
 ef Cars Bears Down on Husiness.

Pensacola. Fla. Sept. 2s.--tspecial0 --Alderman l.. s. Brown. one of the most active men in the City Council. ha stendered his resignation, due to moving from the district which he was elected to represent, and his successor Is to be chosen within ten days, as he has requested that the Council take immediate action in choosing his suc- cessor.
 The retirement of Alderman Brown from ofiice leaves only three or four men in the body who were elected nearly four years ago. several resign- ing on account of changing their res- idence and others not standing for re- election.
 Mir. Brown has served on number of important committees during his tenure of once. the most important of which has been the chairmanship of the Water Committee. which has con- trol of the water works plant of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
lsnterlsin is Sentenced.

Zack Enterkin, the farmer residing 6 west of Pensacola, who was recently convicted in the criminal court here of incest was today sentenced to serve eighteen years in the penitentiary, the maximum penalty under the Florida laws for this offense.
 The victim was Enterkin's youngest daughter. who is about 15 years of age and whc gave birth to a chiAl about three months ago.
 She and Enterkin's wife were the principal witnesses against the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Veterans File Suit .

Francis Kiernan. adjutant of Jones NJ. Withers' Camp. Veterans. and act ing for that camp. today filed suit against the city of Mobile, claiming $145.75 due the camp as a refund of license to the camp when 1t operated street fair.
 The case has been in the courts for several years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Killed In HaId-IIn.

Philadelphia, Sept. 2s.--one man Is dead and two others are in a hospital in this city, suffering from bullet wounds as a result of a hold-up by a masked man in saloon at York Road late last night. James Quin, the dead man, was shot because he did not act quickly enough in handing over his valuables. The highwayman escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Charnes Agninat Chief.

Five more charges against Chief of
 Police Vincent Giblin were added to
 those already filed. this afternoon,
 when Patrol Driver Torrance under suspension. filed them with the Police Commission secretary.
 The additional charges allege favor itism and incompetency. The charges
 were taken up and heard by the Po- lice Commission tonight, Chairman Pat J Lyons. presiding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
FISHER IN MOBILE.
Former Baseball Manager Receive
 Warm Greeting.

 Mobile. Sept. 2S-(Specia)-Tho c. Fisher. Jr, manager of the Mobile Club of 1908, and this year the main stay of the pennant winning Atlanta outfit, reached the city today and will remain several days on visit.
 He was warmly greeted by many friends in Mobile, among them the ball players wintering here, Sentell, Thorn ton, Stockdale and others. Fisher Is the guest of Manager George Reed of the local club.
 Rumor has 1t that Sentell will be traded this season to either Montgom- cry or Birmingham, but the captain of the Mobile club of the past season, is sitting quietly awaiting develop ments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
PHONES ON WEST COAST.
--O-~--- Mobile Will Nave Service to C"untr;

Mobile Will Nave Service to Country
 kOints.
 Mobile, Sept. 2S.-(apecial. )--Mana- ger J. D. Andrews. of the Bell Teie- phone Company, makes the announce ment today that construction of a long distance line along the west .r ast of Mobile Bay will begin within a very short time.
 The line will connect Mobile with The eodore, Delchamps, and other vest ern coast resorts.
 This means much to the residents in this section of the city and grati- fies a long felt want.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

of pr. HaIdane cieminson charged with the murder of his wife. was cail- ed today. the defendants counsel pleaded that plans for the defense had not been completed. continuance until the October term of court waS allowed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Why Is Sugar sweeeS

if sugar did not dissolve in tne mouth you could not taste the sweet. GROVES TASTE. strongest bitter tonic, but you do not taste the bitter because the ingredients do not dissolve in the mouth. but do dissolve read fly in the acids of the stomach ss just as good for Grown people as for Children. The First and Original Tasteless Chill Tonic.
 The Standard for 90 years. soc. -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
A short.re of Cars.

The car shortage is being felt 10 a very material extent along the lines Of the Louisville and Nashville. and shippers are having much trouble in securing cars to handle their product.
 Just at the present time the volume of business being done in handling lumber and timber, as well as naval stores, Is extremely heavy and shippers are anxious to get their product to market.
 Naval stores Is bringing the best price known in over a year, or In fact since the panic. while timber is sell ing on the local market at figures above those of a year ago. As con- sequence there is e rush to get both to market.
 Local railroad shops are working extra forces to handle the business tf repairing cars and putting them in service and while division officials are doing all they can to relieve the situ- ation. the shippers are badly handi- capped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Persacola. Fla, Sept. ss--tSpeeiai, Miss Modesto Hargis ana Mrs. W. E ! Anderson, both of whom were operat- ca upon in a Mobile hospital some weeks ago. have returned home.
 IF. Fred W. Marsh and family. who < have been summering in North Caro- lima. have returned home
 pr. Louis deM. Blocker. who has been on an auto trip to New fork' Chicago and ctler points during the past six weeks, has returned home. and reports most enjoyable trip.
 Mrs. John R. Scott and children have returned home from San Antonio, Tex as. where they have been spending several weeks.
 Mrs. c. W. Hagerman has returned from New York, where she has been spending several months with her sis- ter.
 Miss Sadie Kugieman. who has been the guest of friends in New Orleans fer several weeks. has returned home. 10 the delight of her many friends.
 A party of PeBsacolians. composed of Mrs. O. Goldstucker, Miss o. Gold StucEer. Mrs. Il. Kahn and cnll0rens Mrs Max Kahn and children and Miss Lncilie Goldring. who have been spending the summer fin the mountains of North Carolina. returned home this morning.
 Mrs Y. J. Vidal was the charming hostess thIs after noon of the Married adies Euchrc Club. A large num- Der of members gathered at her home on Last Government street and spent several hours most pleasantly.
 Miss Mary Beard, daughter of .4on. student at Notre Dame. Baltimore, where she has gone. Miss Marian Blount. of this city. is also a stu-dent there.
 The members of the Five Hundred Club held 8 very enjoyable meeting this afternoon with Mrs. ". Bright on North Alcaniz street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

If You Get Thirsty Today, | Ask the soda fountain boy for Pep | To-Lac It looks sood--tastes good | Is good. Contains no dope" or hear
 stimulant, cents. wed-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

Mrs. Julian Walters ani little son, Julian. will return tomorrow, after a most delightful summer at the Green briar White Sulphur and warm Springs, Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
Record for Dixercrs.

Atlanta, Sept. 2s.--Probably all rec. ords for speed" in granting divorces were broken by the Fulton county Sn perior Court here yesterday. In less than six hours fourteen divorce de. crees were handed down, an average of one evry twenty three minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

Masters Norbornne and Logan Clarke returned today from Springfield. Tenn. where they spent a month with their aunt, Mrs. Garner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
NetOs of Mobile Society

Mrs. Radcliff and her two attrac- tive daughters will close their cottage at the Point this week and return to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29
schooner wnn Ahandoned.

Representatives of a local wholesale fish house left here today for New Orleans to take charge of the fishing schooner Halcyon.
 It was reported to the firm that the master of the vessel had gone into New Orleans. sold the cargo of 15.000 pounds of snappers, left his vessel and skipped on another one putting to sea Monday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-29

Miss Amanda Moore, who sails to-
 day, will spend some time at Newport with Commander and Mrs. Charles Bristol, before her return to Mobile.