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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
HELD FOR SAFETY
PROPHET WRIGHTGILL BOTHERS
 SELMA POLICE.
Stranger Wants to Drown Himself in the Alabama River-News of the Central
 

Selma. March 17-(Special)- )-Prophet Wrightgin Is enjoying the rare expe- rience of being held by the city au- thorities until the waters of the over- flowing Alabama River gets within their banks. Perhaps not another man in the history of Selma has been held by the police department before until such an event occurred.
 Selma policemen express the belief that Prophet Wrightgill Is demented and that If left alone he will do him. self harm or that he might jump in the big river and drown himself. For that reason he is held In the city prison until the waters of the river get within their banks.
 Meanwhile. Prophet Wrightgill is predicting and threatening the city of Selma and the city officials with male dictions and calamities of all natures and descriptions. which strengthens the opinion of the police that they have done the right t&ng in lock1n s him up.
 Whence the white man who claims to be a prophet came from or for hoy long he has made Selma his home, no one seems to know. Sometime ago he took up his residence in & little shed across the river on the road 10 the approach to the bridge and mas since been living there.
 The first stunt whiSh caused more than passing notice to bacemore fo- cused upon Prophet Wrightgill and which led to the police department holding him. occurred yesterday morn ing, when the old man jumped into the back waters of the river several times and came near being drowned
 Later yesterday afternoon he at tempted to jump into the river again, huf StOnDed When LOnnad he threatened to sleep upon the top of his little shed so that duei lg the night he could roll from it into the cold river.
 These attempts of ths old man to end his life reached the ear of the po- lice department, and his arrest and in carceration in the city prison followed. It Is probable that he will be held for several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
DIES BY OWN HAND
ITALIAN WHO BURNED HIMSELF IN
 JAIL.
Slayer of Young Robort Laird Sue. cumbs To Wounds SeIf-Innicted Spends Time Praying For
 Victim.

Pensacola. Fla. March 17-(SpeciaI) ) Salvatore vencentia. the Italian, who burned himself so badly while con- fined In a cell in the county jail Mon- day night. died tonight at a hospital, thus succeeding his efforts to end his life.
 The Italian was conscious up to within half an hour of his death. and suffered terribly from. the burns. which extended from his knees to his head |. He spent both night and day since he committed the deed. in praying for Robert Laird. whom he murdered in a cold blooded manner at the navy yard about two months ago. and for which he was to be tried within ten days in the United States Court.
 So horrible was the murder of the young man. who was shot down in the streets. where he stood talking with frienis, that the Italians of Pensacola and the. nevy yard refused to even see Vencentia, and he was left alone in the Jail without a friend This. together with the murder preying on his mind. was the cause of the suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
ERA PEBBLES CONVICTED.
Negro Ex-Convict Sent Up for Another
 Year.

Mobile, March 17.-(Special )-Back from the penitentiary less than two weeks, after serving term of ten years for murder. when convicted at Vernon, Ala, Era Peebles, a negro, was sent to Vinegar Bend this morning for three months at hard labor when he was convicted of the theft of a pistol.
 A negro boarding house proprietor appeared as complainant against Pee bles, and testified that Peebles stole a pistol from him. The negro admitted DO ssion of the pistol but said 1t had been pawned to him, but he could not name or describe the men who pawrAi 1t ot him. and when first ar rested he denied any knowledge of the pistol.
 He was recognized as an ex-convict by one of the detectives and when asked if he had just returned from the penitentiary. the negro admitted 1t. and said he had served ten years for the murder of a negro whom he claimed threatened his mother. the trial and conviction taking place at Vernon, Ala, where the negro lived. After the damaging evidence had been heard. the charge of dangerous and suspicious against Peebles was changed to one of petit larceny and he was given three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
CRAZY ON RELIGION
A. R. DAVIS ARRESTED ON VERY
 UNUSUAL CHARGES.
Mutilated Himself and AttemDted n Mutilate His Boys To Preserve Hamself In the Eyes
 of God.

Mobile, March )--Arrest- ed for threatening to mutflate his male children, and on complaint of his father-in-law. A. R. Davis. white man, thought to be crasy on the sub ject of religion. will go to triAA in the Inferior Criminal Court one day this week, when one of the most remark abel and unprecedented hearings in any court in any country. will taks place.
 Davis. a man of s5 years. and a man of education. was taken into custody at his home at Pierce's Level. near Piercetown, Ala. twenty -four miles from the city and brought here and incarcerated in jail. the technical charge being peace proceedings.
 Davis admits that he has mutilateo himself. giving as his reason that The saw the light of God. that unless he destroyed the lust for women, he could never be taken into the fold of God" Davis states that he castrated himself three weeks ago on the banks of a creek near his home. using com mon pocketkpife to perform the oper- ation and ndw he is as we'll and hardy as possible for man to be. He states that he suffered no i'll effects from the operation and was never confined to his bed bandaginR and caring for the long incision made by the knife. him. self, and he willingly exhibited the result of his operation to the jail offi- cials.
 His father-in-1aw, in swearing out the warrant. claimed that Davis. who Is the father of five children. threaten ed to mutilate his boy children also that they might be preserved in the eyes of God"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
INSPECT MOBILES PAVING.

Mobile, March 17.-CSpecial)-Con templating awarding @ s30.000 paving contract, and wishing to inspect pave ment laid in other cities. Mayor W. L. Rush. several Aldermen, the Engineer and several other citizens of Bessemer Ala, were today the guests of Mayor Lyons and the local Aldermen, and were shown about the city, where the different paving was inspected.
 They were shown about the city In automobiles and every courtesy ex- tended them. They leave early tomor- row for Gulfport to inspect the pave- ment there and will go from there to New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Fat and the Directoire.

The coming season will be . hsrA one for fat ladies. The dinsctoire eyebrows at such . picbeianism aS buigy hips. Fat, in shost, whsreso- ever 1t may be dspositsG has merits( Erses ,c condemn.tion dssa ,tio and is anathsma.
 Many minds-many metho 1. Hx. ;5s,ss. S,ssss ,;c,,f E pietinS ,w.orTyins;i . are susgestsd, but not sii should bs adopted For instance, anN 2 are not easy. while and { ane not ky- genie. Thus ye set them on one sids
 What is 1t: A harmless powder sb. taiuable of any good drugGist, which, when mixed with 1-2 ounce Fluid Ex. ounces Peppermint Water and tal9ei after meals and at bedtime will, with. out causing any inner ditturbAncss or excess flesh. proportionatsly and uni- formiy. IF to 16 oucnes day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
ST. PATRICK'S DAY IS
 OBSERVED IN MOBILE

Mobile. March l7-tSpeciai.)- )--Though the Hibernians did not parade. as has been their custom, St. Patrick's Day was nttinely observed hero by Mass at St. Patrick's Church. this morning Rev. Father Hackett. of the Cathedral. being the celebrant.
 The Hibernians and Knights and Las- dies of Honor attended at the ssrvioes in a body. and High Mass was said {. Rev. Father DufIv delivered the pane. syric on the life and character of St. Patrick. Tonight, In the Y. N. c. A hall. the Hibernians and xnights and Ladies gathered and enjoying en sven- ing of entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
BISHOP ALLEN RETURNS.
Greeted By Several Hundred Person
 ffer I,rin to HOlY Land.

Mobile March 17-(Special. )--Bish op Edward P. Allen returned this after noon from a visit of three months to the Holy Land and Rome. and when the train bearing him pulled into the station. several hundred persons greet ed him. the clergy being represented by several priests, while prominent Cath olic men. women and children also made up the party.
 The Bishop was taken in charge by a committee from the Knights of Co., lumbus and escorted to his home in carriages, where the Bishop thank ed them for the reception rendered him. and spoke Interestingly of his trip. A public reception will be rendered the Bishop at the k. of c. hall tomorrow night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
D0Drn MAxrE,s rRIAi.

IRAs Case will Ds CaaIsA h Hoblls
 ToAay.
 Mobile. March Jon the charge of murder in the second de- gree. Bodfs kaxie. younS white man. will 10 to trial in the City Court to- morrow. charged with killing James Chambliss. an aged white man. by stabbing him in the head with knife. during the Christmas holidays.
 The affair took place at Prichard's station whtls both men wsrs quarrsi- ing, 1t being alleged that beth were drinking. It is thought Maxie's de- tense will be self-dsfsnse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
NEWS OF PENSACOLA
ST. PATRICK's DAY IS GENERALLY
 OBSERVED.
The Norwegian Bark Hessian From Montevide9 for Penssccla, is Reported on the Beach and
 Is Leaking,

Pensacola. Fla. March 17.-(Spec- iaI )--St. Patricks' day was general ly observed here today and in many places, the flags were displayed.
 Rev. Father Lsadore of Chicago. de- livered an eloquent sermon at St. Michaers Church this morning upon Saint Patrick which was listened to by large congregation. Tonight the annual banquet of the Ancient Order of Hibernians occurred at Knights of Columbus hall and many addresses were delivered. The principal one be- ing by Rev. Father Turner. of Sacred Heart Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Norrersa. Bark Beaches.

The Norwegian bark Hessian, from Montevidea, for Pensacola is reported on the beach about ten miles west of Pensacola bar, where she wont Sat urday night during a heavy gale. Re- ports are that the vesael Is leaking and is in \ dangerous position. The ship was endeavoring to beat up to Pensacola against a heavy wind, and being too far to the west to see the Pensacola lighthouse went ashore be- fore the master realized his danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

The board of directors and the mem- bers of the Harmony Club held an in- portant meeting in the club rooms on Alabama stre0. tonight.
 The meeting was for the purpose or discussing the furnishings for the new club building which Is fast nearing completion.
 The new home of the club will be completed within the next few weeks and at the meeting tonight the fur nishings for the various rooms were agreed upon and the contract for the same will be let shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

The Junior Missionaries of the First Presbyterian Church entertained most Interestingly this evening immediately after the prayer service at the church. when they rendered a most excellent program. which was listened to by a large audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
sCHooLMAsTERs' ASSOCIATION.
Educational Meeting T0 Be Held In
 Columbus, Miss.

COlum 0uB, misA.
 Columbus. Miss. March 17-(Special) The East Mississippi Schoolmasters' Association will hold its annual meet ing here. Friday April 2S. and stu dents of the public schools throughout this section of the State win compete for prizes in musical. literary and ath- letic contests.
 The association includes eleven towns and cities in East Mississippi. Columbus. Corinth. Bonneville. Tupelo, New Albany, Amory. Nettleton. Verona, West Point and Aberdeen all being represented. and students of the pub lie schools in all these places will par ticipate in the program.
 The meeting will take place at the Industrial Institute and College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
TO LIGHTEN CARGO.
Ef.sts t8 Float Norwegian Barf
 Drove uJnauceean nful.

Efr.ts t8 Float Norwegian Bark
 Prove Unsuccessful.
 bile, March 17-(Special. )-Re- poi reaching Mobile from tho scene of .e stranded Norwegian bark Co., qui Do, fifty miles from Miami. and on the ast coast of Florida. are to the eff that efforts to dislodge the yes. SC; ave resulted unsuccessfully.
 was stated that a part of the lu, CT and timber cargo would have to removed to Tighten the vessel 90 th she may hodt through channel se' al hundred feet long dug to the G limbo by a local salvaging com pa :. When the contract was taken to fit the Coquimbo. 1t was believed that tt vessel was wedged on a sand bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Niethodists in sedalia.

sedalia, Mo. March 17-The forty first annual session of the St. Louis conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church. convened here today. Bishop w. F. Anderson of Chattanooga. Tenn. presiding. The meeting will end Mon day Over 250 ministers from Southern and Western States are present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Arrival and Departure of Vessels Al
 Southern Ports.

SOutnerm FOftBs
 Port Eads. La. March 17-,Arrived; Steamers-Nordhavel. (Dan), Jansen, Port Inglis; Bulefields, (Nor.). Lange Bluehelds; Madura. (Br.). Horsley, New York: Corinto, (Nor). Qundersen, Bo- cas del Toro: Arcadia. (Ger.). Schaar- schmidt Hamburg. via Key West: Lockwood. (Br.). Randall, Huelva.
 Sailed: Steamers-Boundbroo (Br.) l, Richardson. Santa Marsa: Verona. (Nor), Oxholnn, Port Antonio; Berwind. Jenkins. Porto Rico; Antilles. Burns. New York: steam yacht Vandis. Far rington. New York.
 Mobile, Ala. March 17-Arrived: Steamers-Harald. (Nor.), Fehr. Puer- to Cortez: Kate Feore. Whitney, San Juan: Henry Crosby. Heagan. San Juan: Catherine. (Br.), Comcan. Ponce. Cleared: Steamers-Harald. (Nor.), Fehr, Puerto Cortez; Florence R. Hem son. (Br.). Wentz. Cardenas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

rour ssst below the sand vas found . hard shell resf which prevented dredging any further. HGhtsning the cargo was then decidsd upon.
 The CoQuimbo went ashore during a eevere blow early in February last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Court is in Session.

After taking Tuesday for recess the Circuit Court of Dallas County convened again this morning with Hon. Thomas E. Knight of Greensboro. pre- siding. During the day there were heard several civil cases. The time of the court for e1e remainder of the week will be devoted to the civil dock ct,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Sidewalk Grsders.

party of three foreigners, who are to assist the city engineer in establish ing grades for the immense amount of sidewalk paving to be done: will ad- rive here tomorrow morning and the work will then be pushed rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
May Visit Selnaa

Superintendent J. H. Stanfiel of the Mobile Division of the Southern Rail- way, left this morning for Chattanoo. ga. It was reported here today that MT. Stanfel went to Chattanooga 10 accompany a patty of the oficials or the Southern Railway on trip Of in- spection over this division of the sys- tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

MT. and Mrs. Fred " Hawkins and son, who have been visiting friends on the bay shore for several weeks, left this morning for their home in Indian apolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

MT. Arthur Leary. of Battle Creek. Mich, who has been a Pensacola visi- tor for several weeks. left this morn ing for Milton, where he will spend a few days. after which he will return to his Michigan home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
VIII Watch For Tug Boat.

The special in The Advertiser this morning from Mobile that the big ocean going tug boat Harry Greenwood was coming to Selma. was read with A great deal of interest by citizens to- day. It has been n great number ot years since an ocean going tug has been to this city and when the tug arrives here 1t will be viewed by hun dreds.
 It is thought that the Harry Green wood will reach Selma tomorrow night or Friday morning for as the river is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Complimentary to Miss Ward.

COmpumeutdFy tO hhss
 Miss Eva Ward. of Fort smith. ArK, who Is the popular and attractive house of Mrs. John Creagh was entertained most delightfuny at sewing party this morning by her hos tess at her home on Fremont street On account of the Lenten season the occasion was very informal. but was thoroughly enjoyed by Mesdames Charles Anderson, Bowie Smith. John Creagh, Misses Ward. Benie Johnson, Carrie iwlkins and Anna Mary DuBose. delicious two-course luncheon was served.
 Meeting of Music Club.
 The members of the Music Study Club met this morning at half past ten o'clock at the Y. M. c. A. and greatly enjoyed an excellent program.
 Social and Personal.
 MT. F. B. Martin Is spending today here with relatives.
 Miss uRth tilenthal Is quite i'll at the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Henry Lilenthal.
 Mir. Earl Young. of Montgomery spent yesterday here with relatives.
 Miss Belle Barber who has been spending the past four months visiting in Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Richmond, returned home last night much to the delight of her many friends.
 MT. Louie Davidson, of Uniontown. same over yesterday to see "The Blue Mouse" last night.
 Mrs. Shrophire. of Birmingham. is the guest of Mrs. J. S. Perkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Little Miss May Joyner, daughter of Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Joyner, who has been seriausly i'll for several weeks. Is improving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Frohsinn Rehearsal.
Afternoon BOO.

Miss Nellie Hess was hostess for the Afternoon 500 Club yesterday. The guests were Mrs. Al Childs of Dayton
 O.; Miss Wanda Meyers of Demoaolis, Miss Ethel Steinhardt of Greensboro, Miss Maude Schuster of Selma. Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Went In the River

The Alabama River steamer Kettle Quill reached Selma early this morn. ing from Mobile. bringing good ioad of miscellaneous freights consigned 10 merchants in Selma and Montgomery: The Nettie Quill tied up at the foot oI Church Street and after stopping TOT about two hours pulled out for Mont gomery. The boat will return 10 eei-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Miss Maggie Glass. of Montgomery Is the guest of friends in the city, and intends spending several weeks here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Mrs. J. G Yniestra, a popular mem- Der of several lady social clubs. Is quite i'll at her home on North Seventh Avenue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
MARINE NEWS.

COrtez, best clear Havana 10c cigar. Hix-Graveley Cigar Co.,, "Orpheum..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
River Rises Slowly.

The Alabama river continued to rise today but late this afternoon had pass ed beyond the f1fty-three feet mark on the government gauge.
 It Is believed that the crest of the flood will be reached here during to- night and that tomorrow the river will he stationary and that the fall will be gin Friday.
 During last night the river rose 2 little over eight inches. Members o1 different railroad train crews arriving in Selma today reported that the Ca haba river. te9 miles west of Selma was falling rapidly. The waters oi that river fell about a foot and { half during last night but a large sec ton of lowlands are still under water
 The Alabama river at this point still spreads over the lowlands opposite Selma with the continued rise of tn, river and several hundred acres of farming land Is now under water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Colds Cause Headacho.
 LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy removes cause. Call for full name Look for signature. K. W GROVE. 25c. thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Mrs. Walter Williams was the charming hostess this afternoon of the New City Flinch Club. and the mem bers spent a most delightful afternoon at her pretty home on Fifteenth ave- nue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Meeting of Sewing Club.

Miss Belxara Parrish jelightfuily en- tertained the members of the Wednes- day Sewing Club and few other guests this morning at her nome on Selma Street. Dainty refreshments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
BELCHING.
 " STOMACH PAINS Indigestion :;':' :';: Kod0l

Kodol very speedily overcomes indi- gestion and dyspepsis-thrSugh efficient ic tSs and complete sod aid given NAtTss %Ss in the signals sIs S of % stonsch se fEodoi an. swers the signals (ifyou let it} }--result is: Kodol never fails to do what it was made and intended to do. But even so-don't expect to find anything remarkable or marvellous about Kodol. It digests food that is all. But that is enough.
 Our Guarantee. Gst eis Of aSl(s5 Saaol ooti if you are not benefited the druggist win at once return your money. Don't hesitate; any druggist will seA you Kodol on these terms The doiiAr bottle contains 2h times as much S sns SSc SSsss Ss fSdS E CpaSsdi CS CSicaa @ sAe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
Ne.us of Mobile Society

RosaIie Jacoby of Shreveport. Miss Baumann of St. Louis and Mrs. Aaron Hess Nh ss Lena Hanaw won the club prize. pair of silver shoe buckles. and the guest prize, a book. The Countess hfape." was awarded Miss Ja- coby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

A largely attended meeting of the W. c. T. D., was held this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church, and matters of much interest were discuss ed by the ladies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
HarHonx Cluh Meets.

high the tug will probably make good time on the trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
In Honor of Mrs. Bemis

Mobile. March 17.-tSpecial. )-Nrs. Lyn Cameron made a most charming hostess and entertained delightful!y at tea from s to In honor of Mrs. hemis of St. Louis White and green was the color tone effectively carried out in ferns and Easter lilies and a large number of guests were on hand to en- joy this pleasant occasion. Mrs. Cam eron was assisted in receiving and do- ing the honors by Mesdames Peterson. James Taylor. James Wade, Mark Ly- ons. IT.. Chaa. Vincent. F. F. Carr, Charles Taylor and Hummer Burgett.
 Frohainn Rehearsal.
 The Mobile Gesang Verein Frohsinn celebrated St. Patrick's birthday this evening by giving their third public rehearsal at German Relief Hall. 4 large number of guests were present who enjoyed, as usual. an evening of fine music and generous hospitality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

1pexsonal Notes.
 Mrs Emma Lawrence Lavretta ac- companied by her sister. Mrs. Jose phine Scheible. returned last night from New Orleans and an extended trip through CuhA.
 Mir. P. D. Barker has returned rom Washington.
 Mfr and Mrs. Michael Dermott will leave next week fSI Cuba.
 Miss Aline St John returned home from a visit to friends in Montgomery. Mir and Mrs. R. W. Hopkins o9 Pos- ton. who have been tfne recipients of much social attention during their stay here, left today for Florida.
 Mrs Horace Clarke expects to re- turn shortly to her home in Palestine. Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla. Mar. 17.-(Special.) Mir Herbert c. Hobbs. who is ane of the government employees at the Pan anna canal is in the city on visit to his wife. this being his first visit in the past three years. He will spend his vacation of six weeks here. and Is being cordially greeted by his numer- ous friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Miss Aline St. John returned home from a visit to friends in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-18

Mfr and Mrs. Michael Dermott will leave next week fSS Cuba.