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TRIES TO END HIS LIFE S. MATTHEWS CUTS THROAT IN MOBILE. Castleberry Young Man Who la a Telegraph Operator Was Out of Work and Despondent. Mobile, Jan. 8.

Matthews, 30 years old, a telegraph operator, made a desperate attempt to commit suicide this morning at local hostelry by cutting his throat. That the man's intentions were premeditated was shown by developments. The proprietor of the Duncan House, Miss Malone, was called by long-distance telephone at 8 o'clock and was informed by some one st Castleberry that a man named J. S. Matthews, who was lodging in her house, would commit suicide this morning.

Calling her brother, a member of the police department, who was In the house at the time, she sent him to the man's room. In a few moments he called to his sister that the man was dead. Rushing to the room the young woman found Matthews lying across the bed, blood flowing from rAzOr gash across his throat. The city ambulance was summoned and Ambulance Steward Dair gave the man first attention, later removing him to a hospital. It was found that the man had severed two small veins, although the gash was almost entirely across the throat.

On the table in the room which the man occupied was found the address of his mother, Mrs. J. D. Matthews, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Castleberry, with the words, "My Mother," written thereon. Investigation by telephone with Castleberry disclosed the fact that Matthews had written his mother a letter which she received yesterday afternoon In which he said he was tired of living and was despondent because of Inability to get work and that he would kill himself at the Duncan House Tuesday morning.

Matthews has worked at Fort Morgan. He had only a copper cent and a postal card. He has relatives in Mobile and at Bayou la Batre. At last reports he was resting fairly well: A telegram came to Mobile this morning from Castleberry asking that Matthews' body be shipped there, word evidently having been sent to the mother of the young man that he was dead. J.

D. Matthews, father of the telegrapher, arrived here this afternoon and stated that he would take his son home 88 800n as he was able to travel, which he believed would be tomorrow. The letter which the young man wrote his mother stated, according to the father, that Matthews had disposed of everything he had to secure food, and having failed to get employment had decided to suicide. NEWS IN CASTLEBERRY. Castleberry, Jan.

-Mrs. J. D. Matthews, of this place, received letter this morning from her son, J. Sanford Matthews, of Mobile, sayIng that when she read the letter he would be dead as he intended to commit suicide last night, and also enclosed check for his trunk which he was supposedly sending home.

Long distance telephone connection was gotten at once with the Duncan House In Mobile, where the letter stated that he would be found, and they reported that J. Sanford Matthews was not registered there. The request was made that the house be searched to ascertain if any one could be found dead, and the report came back within 8 few minutes that a dead man was found, supposedly to be Matthews, but he was registered under an assumed name. The family immediately gave Instructions for his body to be shipped here on the next train. Later, J.

T. Buffington, of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, WAs talking over the long distance telephone with His brother-in-law, P. F. Martin, who conducts 8n eating house in Mobile, and Mr. Martin was asked to go to the Duncan House and assist in shipping the body to Castleberry.

Mr. Martin telephoned Mr. Buffington here, that the report was correct as to the man being J. Sanford Matthews. However, he was not dead as reported, but had attempted to commit suicide, having slashed his throat with a razor and was unconscious.

J. Sanford Matthews is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D.

Matthews, of this place, they being among the oldest inhabitante here. They own and conduct the Commercial Hotel, and have the respect of the entire community, Sanford Matthews recently left here to accept a position with a steamboat company, at Mobile, and no cause can be attributed for his conduct. J. M. WESTMARK GETS VERDICT FOR $700 Pensacola, Fla, Jan.

11-(Special)- In the Circuit Court, this afternoon the jury in the J. M. Westmark vs. the City of Pensacola for $10,000, rendered a verdict in favor of the plaintiff in the sum of $700. The action was based on Injuries received by Mrs.

Westmark when she fell on a defective sidewalk around which wire netting had been placed with no he light to warn pedestrians. Market For Turpentine. Spirits of turpentine today reached the highest price on the local market to be secured in over two years, sales being made at a fraction over 60 cents per gallon. On the same date last year the price was less than 40 cents Officers of Bank. At the annual meeting today of the First National Bank directors, officerg were selected as follows: W.

K. Hyer, president; W. S. Keyser, vice-president: W. J.

Forbes, cashier; Thomas W. Brent and W. S. Roberts. assistant cashiers.

Northern Tourist Club. The Northern Tourist Club was reorganized here today, with N. Taylor as president. The club is organized each year bring the tourists together for their mutual pleasure and benefit. About one hundred attended the meeting today.

To Plant Palm Trees. Over one hundred palm trees reached here this afternoon from St. Andrews Bay and will be planted tomorrow in the Palafox street parkway, rows of them being placed on each side of the street for a distance of three blocks. DEPUTY SHOOTS NEGRO. Mississippi Officer Tales News to Mobile.

Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special)-Deputy Charles Ferrer of Scranton, Sheriff, arrived here tonight from Denny's camp near Brushy, on the New Orleans, Mobile and Chicago railroad and reports shooting a negro named Dave Chandler, whom he wanted on the charge of obtaining $800 through forgery In connection with the sale of land. He left the negro under treatment, and will return for him. Negro In Dying. Brown, a negro, is in the hospital in dying condition, suffering from a gunshot wound In the lungs.

He was shot during a general row early today at A saW mill settlement at Lloyd's Station, several miles from the olty. Deputies returning report tonight, that the man who did shooting, known at Will Jones, got away. Mrs. Elisabeth Stringer Dead. Headland, Jan.

Elizabeth Stringer, an aged woman, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o'clock, at her home here. She WAS 87 years, old. She was the widow of Irwin Stringer who has been dead for many years, a sister of the late John C. Hardwick who died here a few years. ago, AD aunt of Dr.

W. P. Hardwick, cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank, and mother of C. A. Stringer of this place, her only child.

Although Mra. Stringer had been an invalid for long time, her death was sudden. Her body was buried here this afternoon. ACCIDENT IN DEMOPOLIS. Reckless Driver Runs Down Jones and Mrs.

Winn. Demopolls, Jan. -Rev. Horace Weeks Jones, rector of Trinity Episcopal Church of Demopolis, and Mra. N.

G. Winn, were Injured Sunday night through the reckless driving of a negro hackman. Mrs. Winn and Mr. Jones were going to the evening services at the Episcopal Church and on reaching the railroad crossing.

hack, driven by John Williams, negro, came tearing down the street at a terrific gait and ran into them. Mr. Jones WAS struck by the horse and knocked down, while Mrs. Winn was thrown some distance, one of the wheels passing over her ankle. The negro made a trip through the country at Faunadale Monday morning, and has not been arrested.

The steamer John Quill came up from Mobile Tuesday morning bringIng a cargo of freight and quite lot of passengers, and after discharging her freight for this landing, proceeded up the river to Tuscaloosa. TWO GALLON OAK KEG OF GIN, RYE OR CORN WHISKEY. Full Proof Express Paid For $4.85, Packed In Plain Box. Grell Trading Pensacola, Fla. FINANCES LOW.

Malvern Man Files Petition in Bankruptey, Dothan, Jan. -A voluntary petition In bankruptey has been filed in the office of Deputy United States District Clerk Crawford by B. F. Stevens, of Malvern. Mr.

Stevens for the past few years has been operating a large saw mill and mercantile establishment in Malvern. Yesterday morning about 10 o'clock, the fire department was called to fight a blaze in Frogtown, at WashIngton and South Alice streets. The house was owned by a negro woman, the widow of W. J. Bryson, who for many years was the only negro voter In Houston county.

PEN SACOLA SOCIETY Pensacola, Jan. -Misses Susie and Elizabeth Moreno left today for New York, where they will visit for several weeks. Afterwards they will visit Boston. WashIngton, Philadelphia and other cities of the East. Mr.

and Mrs. Bryan Dunwody of Gulfport, are in the city on a visit to friends. Mrs. J. S.

Aylward and son and Miss Anna Cosgrove, who have been visiting in Bedford, for several months, are expected home within a few days. They have been absent for several months. Miss Reine Dannheisser is to be hostess Thursday evening lat 8 "school girl's party" at which a number of her young friends will be guests. Miss Stella Calmus of Birmingham is expected in the city tomorrow to be the guest of Mrs. Hubert Moog for several days, Mrs.

Gosman of Brooklyn, mother of Major Gosman of Fort Barrancas, are rived in the city today to spend the winter with the family of her son. Mrs. Emily Maxwell and daughter, of Virginia, are the guests of Judge and Mrs. Evelyn C. Maxwell.

After a short visit here they will go to Marianna to visit friends and relatives. for the remainder of the winter. Dr. and Mrs. W.

A. J. Pollock and little daughter, have returned from North Carolina, where they have been visiting for several weeks. Miss Alice Quina, who has been visiting for several weeks in Buffalo, thas returned home. She was accompanied by Misses Lillie and Anna Heintz, who will be her guests for several weeks.

Mrs. John B. Jones was hostess today of the Tuesday Bridge Club, the members of which spent several hours mots enjoyably at her home. Mrs. Maude Henry, who has been on a visit of several weeks to Detroit, has returned home.

FULL QUARTS DE LA VEGA'S IMPORTED SHERRY WINE FOR $3.10. In Plain Package Expressage Paid. Grell Trading Pensacola, Fla. Convenes French Parliament. Paris.

Jan. 11-Parliament reconvened today for the final session preceding the general elections in May. Besides the completion of the budget, which probises an Important and interestin and the school question, the principal work of the Chamber will be the perfecting of the Anance law and the workmen's pension bill, which has been returned from the Senate. The tariff bill is still in the Senate' and Its final passage before adjournment is doubtful. To Report Census Men.

Washington, Jan. 11-All but four or five of the 829 supervisors of the census appointed by President Taft will be favorably reported to the Senate. The Committee on the Census, of which Senator LaFollette is chairman, met today and decided upon this action. In the cases not favorably reported, hearings will be given by sub-committees. Taft's Bill in Senate.

Washington, Jan. 11- -Senator Elkins today Introduced in the Senate the administration bill for the amendment of the interstate commerce law. It was the as that presented to the House yesterday by Mr. Townsend, (Mich.) John Shamoltuski Dead, Chattanooga, Jan. 11-John Shamoltuski, 52 years old, a leading manufacturer of Chattanooga, died at his home on Lookout Mountain today.

He leaves an estate estimated at over $100.000. WIll Reorganize Bank. Nashville, Jan. 11-Information has reached here from Cookeville, that the Bank of Cookeville. which closed its doors yesterday.

will be reorganized at once under the name of the Bank of Putnam County. The new bank, it is reported, will take over the liabilities of the old. Pension For Mrs. Cleveland. Washington.

Jan. 11-A pension of $5.000 a year 18 due Mrs. Grover Cleveland, according to precedents. and Senator Root today presented to the Senate a bill making the grant. The amount is the same as was allowed to Mrs.

McKinley, Mrs. Garfeld, Mrs. Polk and Mrs. Tyler, widowed 4 wives of former Presidents. 0.

R. C. Holds Meeting. Evansville, Jan. 11- The General Executive Committee of the Order of Railway Conductors of the division embracing the Louisville and Nashville Railroad system, met here and will remain in session ten days.

The question of wages and time achedule for the next two years will be discussed. TO MEET IN PENSACOLA News of Mobile Society Tea for Miss. Leatherbury, Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special.) One of the prettiest teas of the season was given this afternoon by Mrs. St.

John Wilson in compliment to Miss Sadie, Lestherbury, The several rooms of the Wilson home were aglow with pink roses. Masses of these pretty flowers being used to decorate the mantles, garland the punch bowl and ornament the centre of the tea table. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Leatherbury received the guests in the front drawing room and those who assisted 1D the other rooms were: Mrs. J.

C. WilSOB, Mrs. Orton. Mira, Leatherbury, Mra. S.

8. Rubira. Miss Agnes Orton and Mrs. A. W.

Rubira. Punch was dispensed by Misses Lucy Leatherbury and Grace Pugh, and In the dining room, from ether end of the prettily set table chocolate was poured by Mrs. Robert H. Smith, and tea by Mrs. Paul Wilson.

The other members of the Tuesday Tea Club, Mesdames Bacon, Yerger, Russell Ladd and Palmer Pillans, assisted in serving the hundred or more guests. The afternoon, though informal, was none the less delightful and one of infinite pleasure to the members of the young set, as well as the younger married sets. Dale-Denby Wedding. A pretty wedding of today was that nf Miss Tupper Alice Denby and Mr. William Arthur Dale, which was celebrated today at high noon at the home of the brides parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Charles Denby, 1007 Spring HIll Avenue. Only the relatives and a few Intlmate friends witnessed the ceremony which was performed by Rev. E. E.

George, of the Dauphin Way Baptist Church. The house was prettily decorated throughout in palms and evergreens and the table where a luncheon WAS served Immediately after the ceremony had for its centre a large cluster of pink carnations and ferns. There were no attendants and the bride, who was given away by her father, wore a becoming going-away gown of raisin colored cloth, trimmed In let buttons, her turban hat was of raisin colored velvet, ornamented with jet buckle and her bouquet was shower of white carnations and terns. Mr. and Mrs.

Dale, who were the recipients of a number of pretty presents both in cut glass and silver, left for trip through Florida, and after February 1 they will be at home in Darlington, where the groom is well known cotton planter and merchant. Tuesday Bridge Club. The members of the Tuesday Bridge Club enjoyed a pleasant time of It this afternoon, when Miss Zerline Well entertained the club most attractively. The one guest was Mrs. Henry Schwarz of Montgomery, who was presented by the hostess with a pretty hand embroldered neglige.

The prize for the club was a pair of silk hose, and after the games a sweet course was served. Hosiery Shower. Miss Katherine Touart entertained DR. DUKE GOODMAN IS DEAD IN MOBILE Mobile, Jan. -After long Illness Dr.

Duke W. Goodman, who was a well known member of the States Marine Hospital Service, died here last night at 11 o'clock at his home, 160 8t. Anthony Street. He was born in this county near Cottage Hill, July 14, 1854, and had lived here his entire life time. He was a son of the late James W.

Goodman and the old family home is still standing at the northeast corner of Conception and St. Anthony Streets, He is survived by his wife, whom he married in 1882, and who was Miss Mary Hamilton, a daughter of the late Peter Hamilton who survives him with one sister, Mrs. E. C. Mohler, of Gulfport, two brothers, J.

W. Goodman of Waynesboro, Allen A. Goodman of Meridian. one nephew, John M. Dabney of Meridian, and other relatives.

He served the United States Marine Hospital at such prominent ports as Blueflelds, Nicaragua, Port Limon, Costa Rica, and other places, and was valuable man in that work. Dr. Goodman was first educated at Towle's School in this city, and later graduated at the University of Virginia with John Sharp Williams of Mississippi and Hon. G. L.

Smith, the well known Alabama attorney. He was prominent in social circles and took a great part in the mystic organ- izations. Confer About Pest House. Mobile, Jan. Lyons and City Health Officer Goode held a conference this afternoon with reference to the city's share of maintenance of the pest house.

The com. mittee of public health maintained the city should pay a share of burden. Mayor Lyons, after the conterence, assured the health officer he would take up the matter with the City Attorney. PILES CURED IN 0 to 14 DAYS. PAZO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles In 6 to 14 days or money retunded.

50c. wed-fri Gold Watch Missed. Mobile, Jan. 11 W. Touart, a young white man, was arrested today on a charge of grand larceny.

It was alleged he stole a gold watch from a negro named Boggs. The watch was recovered from a pawn shop and Touart admitted to the arresting officer he had stolen and pawned it. George Sharretts Dead. Mobile, Jan, -George Sharretts, postmaster at Summerdale, died here late last night after a long Illness. He was one of the best known men in Baldwin County.

His funeral will take place tomorrow morning. Aged Alabamian Dead. Mobile, Jan. 11. -(Special,) -Mrs.

Lizzie Platt, age 90 years, perhaps the oldest resident of Washington County. died at Fruitdale today, after a long illness. She is survived by a large family connection. NEWS OF GREENVILLE. Father Ryan Chapter Chooses New Officers.

Greenville, Jan. newly elected officers of Father Ryan Chapter, follows: President, Mrs. "Jefferson Beeland; First Vice- President, Mrs. J. G.

Reynolds: Second Vice-President, Mrs. R. charmingly this afternoon at 4 o'clock at a hosiery shower for Miss Winona Battson, a charming bride-elect. The whole color tone was pink, both Miss Touart and Miss Battson wearing a becoming gown of pale pink crepe and the house throughout was decorated in pink 1 flowers and potted plants. Punch was served by Misses Elizabeth Touart and Lucille Tisdale, and the shower was brought In a cart.

decorated in pink and white and drawn by Marion and Francis Touart. Cavendish Bridge Whist. The hostess for the Cavendish Bridge Whist Club this afternoon at 2:30 was Mrs. Frank Ruse and the one substitute, Mrs. 0.

A. Poupd of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Announcement. Announcement. Mrs.

G. M. Luce will entertain at large supper party on Friday evening, January 21, in compliment to Misses Kirkbride, Goode and Leatherbury, Afternoon Bridge Club. The meeting of the Monday Afternoon Bridge Club yesterday was particularly attractive with Mrs. H.

P. Hirshfield as hostess, and a number of out-of-town visitors 88 guests. A tempting two course luncheon was served after the games, the color tone of red being prettily carried out throughout the menu. The guest prize, a bottle of perfume was won by Miss Daisye Forchelmer, and the club prize, two pair of silk hose, went to Mrs. 8.

G. Neuberger. The five tables of players were composed of the members and the following guests: Mrs. Henry Schwarz and Mrs. Benjamin Grell of Montgomery, Mrs.

Arthur Eppstein of Denver, Mrs. Ackerman of St. Louis, Mrs. Hertzfeld of Birmingham, Mrs. Herman of Illinois, Mrs.

Leon Schwarz, Mrs. Maurice W. Meyer and Miss Daisye Forcheimer and two substitutes, Mrs. Max Michael and Mrs. A.

Proskauer. Personal Notes. Miss Alice Marx of Uniontown, who has been enjoying a round of gayeties here as the guest of her sister, Mrs. H. P.

Hirshfield, returned home on Sunday morning. Mrs. Theodore Shonts left this mornIng on her private car for Chicago, where she will join Mr. Shonts for a short stay. Miss Townsend of Washington, D.

who was here last winter with the Shont's party for 8 short stay, will arrive today and go over to Daphne to be the guest of the Duchess de Chaulnes. Mr. and Mrs. R. T.

Baer of Baltimore will arrive on Wednesday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Albert Thayer for a week or ten days. Mrs. Thayer will entertain informally at tea on Monday next for her sister, Mrs.

Baer. Mr. and Mrs. 0. A.

Pound of Grand Rapids, Michigan, are spending several weeks here. S. Corry; Treasurer, Mrs. T. W.

Peagler: Secretary, Mrs. J. C. Kendrick; Historian, Mrs. P.

W. Hodges: Registrar, Miss Clara Powell; Director, Mrs. R. A. Lee.

The Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Johnson was brought from.

Montgomery and laid to rest at Magnolia Cemetery. Rev. Mr. Gwaltney, of Prattville, has been called to the pastorate of the Baptist Church at this place. In anticipation of his acceptance, the pastorium will be newly painted and put into excellent condition throughout.

The church has been without a pastor since September, when W. M. Blackwelder left here for West End, Birmingham. Harvey Jordan, of Atlanta, in a viaitor to Greenville today. W.

C. Garrett, of Birmingham, spending the day here. Mrs. Mariah Meadows, of Jackson's Gap, who has been visiting her neice, Mrs. J.

P. Reynolds, left yesterday for Geneva. APRICOT LIQUEUR Very old. Made from the Fruit, No Artificial Flavors or Coloring. ONE QUART $1.75 EXPRESS PAID.

Greil Trading Pensacola, Fla. MOBILE PARAGRAPHS. Mobile, Jan. Smith was this morning discharged in the police court on a charge of conducting a blind tiger. The police last night raided rooms where Smith has headquarters and secured a lot of beer and several quarts of whiskey.

There were about nine witnesses, men who were found in the place, but none of then testifled that they had bought intoxicants nor did they see any money paid for it. On account of the lack of sufficient evidence Recorder Clarke dismissed Smith. M. Steiner, a dairyman, was today Aned $5 for selling milk which did not come up to the legal standard. Although he had testimonials from the leading residents of the city to the effect that his milk was excellent, the recorder accepted the testimony of Dr.

Peterson, milk inspector, who stated that he had given the milk a thorough test and found it did not contain sufficient amount of butter fat. Steiner appealed the case and gave bond for $100. Stephen Zeke, the negro who was arrested on the charge of robbery in the home of Mrs. Mary Shapiro, Earl and Conception Streets, at an early hour in the morning the past week, was given a trial in the inferior crimInal court this morning and dismissed. Zeke proved an alibi.

At the time of his 'arrest the negro is said to have exclaimed to the arresting officer that he knew the woman would charge him with the crime. Dr. Joseph F. Williams of this city, was today adjudicated 8 bankrupt. Liabilities, $7,700, assets $1,851.

In B'Nal B'Rith hall tonight officers of Beth Zur Lodge No. 84, I. 0. B. were Installed for the ensuing term as follows: Leo M.

Brown, President: H. Gabriel, Vice-President: Herman W. Lienkauf, Treasrrer; Monroe Metzgo, Secretary; Milton B. Hanaw, Monitor: A. Rauch, Assistant Monitor: Sidney Long, Warden; Max Meyer, Guardian.

The representatives to District Grand Lodge No. 7 are Leon Schwarz, B. H. Eichold, M. B.

Hanaw, Leo M. Brown. The lodge is in a healthy condition with a constantly Increasing membership. MOTHERS FRIEND A LINIMENT FOR EXTERNAL USE. No woman who bears children need suffer during the period of waiting, nor at the time of baby's coming, if Mother's Friend is usod as a massage for the muscles, tendons and glands of the body.

Mother's Friend to a penetrating, healthful liniment which strengthens the ligaments, lubricates and renders pliant those muscles on which the strain is greatest, prevents caking of the breasts by keepthe ducts open, and relieves nausea, backache, numbness, nervousness, etc. Ing Its regular use will prepare every portion of the system for the safety of both mother and child and greatly, reduce the pain and danger when the little one Mother's Friend at drug stores. Write for our free book, which comes. contains valuable information for expectant mothers, THE BRADFIELD ATLANTA, GA EFFORTS TO SECURE THREE CONVENTIONS OF TEACHERS. Wild White Woman in Canoe Creek Swamp Exeites People of That Section -Florida Sea.

port News. Pensacola, Jan. Endeavoring to secure for this elty the next convention of the National Educational and the Southern Educational Association, as well the Florida Educational Association, which has already chosen this point, the local county superintendent. well as all others Interested in schools are sending out letters, and are being aided by the State Superintendent and officers of the Florida association. It is belleved that at least one, it not both of the associations will meet here, as the matter of selecting the next meeting place has been left with the directors and some of them are inclined to favor Pensacola.

An Alleged Deserter. Charles Denison, alleged deserter from the 10th company of Coast Artillery, stationed at the Presidee, was brought here today from Prattville, by a deputy sheriff and turned over to the military authorities at Fort Barrancas. The deputy received reward of $50. The soldier, it is claimed, enlisted here and was transferred to California, where he became dissatisfied and deserted, finally working his WAy back to his home in Alabama. He will be sent to California for trial.

Charles Walters Killed. Information reached here today that Charles Walters, young man, formerly a resident of this city, had met death in an accident in Chattanooga, this information reaching his brother by telegraph. The cause of the accident was not made known in the telegram. Wild White Woman. Parties residing in the vicinity of Canoe creek swamp, coming to the city, report that a wild white woman has been seen in the swamps there recently.

John Morton, a farmer, residing on the edge of the swamp, who was in the city last night, brought the report, and stated that he caught a glimpse of the woman Sunday when she was near the edge of the swamp And chased her. for half a mile, but she reached the dense portion of the swamp and there she evaded the pursuers. Others residing in the vicinity say they have also seen the woman and the community is in excitement, The woman, It is declared, is almost nude, with a mass of tangled hair and is of very sallow complexion. So great 18 the excitement that many of the families in the Immediate vicinity of the big swamp sleep but little, fearing the woman. Riot on Ship.

There were lively scenes aboard the Norwegian ship Chala at a late hour last night, and resulted in a call for a squad of policemen to subdue the unruly sailors, who had imbibed too freely and were beyond the control of the master. Several fights were going on aboard the ship, It is claimed, when the captain, aroused from his slumbers by the noise, put In an appearance and ordered the men to their quarters. Instead of obeying some of the men set upon the master and he was shoved into the hold of the ship, and injured. It was then that 8 call was sent to the police station for the assistance of officers. When the latter arrived at the ship, which la moored at Palafox wharf, the disorderly men had left the vessel.

One of the seamen, known as "Big Dane" Is charged with most of the trouble, Including assaulting the captain. Malaria Causes Loss of Appetite. The Old Standard GROVE'S TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builde up the system. For grown people and children. 50c.

WOULD BUY BRIDGE. Mobile County Officials Make Offer For Toll Bridge. Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special) The board of revenue and road commisstoners this afternoon offered the owners of the draw and toll bridge over Dog River near the mouth which empties Into Mobile Bay, the sum of $4,000. The contract for the hire of all county convicts sent up for six months was given to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company for $22.50.

All convicts for thirty days and up to six months were awarded to the Vinegar Bend Lumber at $8.40 per month. Bankers Elect Heads. Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special)-The City Bank and Trust Company stockholders at the annual meeting today, reelected all the old directors for the ensuing year. The officers will be elected at the meeting of the directors on Thursday.

The Bank of Mobile N. B. held the election of directors today and the only change In the directorate was the election of Robert M. Weinacker in the place of M. J.

Vickers, retired. Bankers at Festive Board, Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special) -The Mobile Progressive Bankers Club met tonight and enjoyed a banquet at Schimpf's Cafe, at which a number of short talks were made. Reports were made before the banquet, show much progress on the part of the club. Takes Man To Atlanta.

Mobile, Jan. 11-(Special) -Detective Black of the Atlanta police department left here tonight for Atlanta, having in custody L. 8. Davis of that place, who is wanted there on the charge of embezzlement of funds from a laundry. MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Jan. Arrived: Steamers Trafalgar (Nor.) Havana; Artist (Br.) Liverpool; Harald (Nor.) Cortez; schooners LeRoy, Havana; William A. Converse, Sagua. La Grande; bark Alfhelm (Nor:) Gulfport. Cleared: Steamer Maldegaard (Nor.) Havana.

New Orleans, Jan. Steamers Atlantian (Br.) Liverpool; Balaclava (Br.) Antwerp via Norfolk; Momus, New York; F. J. Luckenbach; New York; Monviso (Ital.) Genoa via Norfolk. Port Eads, Jan.

Steamers Rheingraf (Ger.) Mobile; Rosina (Br.) Ceiba; Fjell (Nor.) Port Barrios via Puerto Cortez and Belize. Sailed: Steamers Chalmette, Havana: Parismina (Br.) Bocas del Toro via Belize, Port Barrios and Port Limon, T. F. Walsh Improving. Washington, Jan.

11. Thomas F. Walsh, the millionaire Colorado mine owner, who 1s 111 at his residence on Massachusetts avenue in this city, was reported to be much improved today. CASTORIA For Infants and Children, The Kind You Have Always Bought Signature the of dan Hit Answer This Question bles and nervous prostration. I am now taking the sixth bottie of Lydia E.

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and find myself greatly improved. My friends who call to see me have noticed a great change." Mrs. A. H. Sanborn, Irasburg, Vermont.

We will pay a handsome reward to any person who will prove to us that these letters are not genuine and truthful or that either of these women were paid in any way for their testimonials, or that the letters are published without their permission, or that the original letter from each did not come to us entirely unsolicited. What more proof can any one ask? For 30 years Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been the standard remedy for female ills. No sick woman does justice to herself who will not try this famous medicine. Made exclusively from roots and herbs, and has thousands of cures to its credit.

Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health free of charge. Address Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass.

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Since taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, Blood Purifier and Liver Pills she has improved so much that she feels and looks like another Mrs. O. Cole, Fitchville, Ohio. Irasburg, Vermont.

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ELY, T. P. J. F. VAN 9-11 Exchange General RENSSELAER, Agent, Hotel 121 Peachtree Candler Montgomery, Ala.

Atlanta, Ga. R. O. BEAN, T. P.

Atlanta, Ga. After The Mardi Gras go to New York by water S. S. Return Antilles 10,600 TONS Rail From NEW ORLEANS February 9th Always a Delightful Trip Southern Pacific 124 Peachtree Atlanta, Ga. URINARY DISCHARGES: SANTAL RELIEVED IN CAPSULES 24 HOURS MID the sule Each name bears Cap- (MIDY) Beware of ALL DRUGGISTS Schedule MOBILE RI Effective I R.

October 3, 1909 NORTH BOUND. 104 Lv. Montgomery 108 AT. LV. St.

Louis No. Ar. Montgomery. 4:05 p.m. Tuscaloosa 8:00 p.m.

Ar. Shreveport, 1:20 p.m. An Ft. Dallas, Worth. Tex 7:36 p.m.

Tex. 8:40 p.m, SOUTH BOUND. No. 108 Lv. St.

Louts. 8:30 p.m. No. 107 Ar. Ly.

Tuscaloosa 6:80 p.m. 7:00 a.m. Ar. Montgomery, .11:00 a.m. trains dally.

For further information apply to P. 5. Hay, 8. E. P.

16 Commerce Montgomery, 'Phone 1464. Seaboard LV. Montgomery 7:20 a.m. 6:20 p.m. Ar.

Americus 12:32 p.m. 12:50 a.m. Ar. Cordele 1:40 p.m. 2:25 a.m, Ar.

Savannah 8:35 p.m. 9:30 a.m. Double dally passenger service to Savannah without change, making close tion with Coastwise Steamships for all Eastern Points. For full information apply to, 8. T.

SURRATT, HUMPHREY, U. C. T. Exchange Hotel R. H.

STANSELL, A. G. P. Savannah, Ga. C.

B. RYAN, G. P. Portsmouth, Va. Above schedule effective January 3d, 1910..