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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
sLoAN's CASE COMES UP.
Jockey Suing FreLch Jockey Club
 for $40. GOO.

Jockey Suing FreIch Jockey Club
 for $4o,ooo.
 Paris. Nov 2S-The suit of Tod Sloan, the American jocket, against the French Jockey Club. came up in the civil court Sloan claims s4O,oOo damages for being ruled off the turf in connection wi h Count de Sain-Phalles's Rose de Mai win ming the race for the Prix de Diane at the Chantillery. races, May 1T. 1908. The case is attracting much attention as 1t involves the Jockey Clubs sole control of the turf administration.
 Maitre Labori began the presentation of Sloan's case by protesting against the decision. The main point of M. Labori's s case neither the trainer nor the jockey, but merely employed to gallop horses, was not subject to the Jurisdiction of the club.
 Maitre Mennesson maintained that the jockey clubs action was legitimate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
Have vou started to read

Have you started to read "La- zarre," the serial story now rum n 1g in The Weekly AdvertiserP It., a good one. Back numbers, containing first chapters, will be mailed on application. Subscr.p- ton rates to The Weekly Advertiser,
 .uo 2 y ar, 50 cents, six. months; 25 cents, three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

LOSS OF VITALITY is loss of the prin- ciple of life, and is early indicated by falling appetite and diminishing strength and endurance. Hoods Sarsaparilla ia the greatest vitalizer-it acts on ali the organs and functiops. and builds up the whole system. tu-thu-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
Notice 10 Stockholders.

seskn and North Alabama Railroad O.,
 I7 Onice of Secretary.
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. 2a 1908. e the South and North Alabama RaiIroad Campany will be haid at the office os the com Dany, In the City of Montgomery, State of Alnbama. on Saturday. Nov. 2a. Ie02, at l2 Wfclock noon, tor the purpose of eiectln9 Di- xscsoEs for the enauing year, and for the trAns- Me4ton o9 such ether business as may be br0aght before #. Q. ". cnAfK.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
rree From Calomel or Poiaon.

Laxo Pills are a mild and gentle laxa- tive, yet sure and effective. purely vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel. mercury or mineral poison. Win gripe or nauseate- Druggists. 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

ANDREW PEPPERS was fined S25 and costs in the Recorders Court yesterday afternoon for selling meats without a license.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

ANNOUNCEMENT has been made that thu four Montgomery tribes of the Improved Or der of Red Men will serve a dinner to tn poor of the city on Thanksgiving Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

ALDERMAN c. P. MCINTYRE presided over the Recorders Court yesterday afternoon in the absence of Recorder Arlington. who is in New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
At T,atoniS

AL 11ALOul0s
 Cincinnati. Nov. 23.-In five out of s,x races at Latonia today head fnfiishes re- suited. Lyrist and Sea Pirate were the only winning favorites. William Murray took the place of Jake Hoffman as start CT today and used new system in send the field standing fiatfooted, the horses are sent back several yards and allowed to run up the barrier. His work was per feet. Weather cloudy. track slow.
 First race mile-Behoove. 1O5 A. w Booker). to 1. won; John J. Regan. aa CD. Austtn), to 2, second; Kilmorie 10S (Munro) 3 to 2, third. Time, I:49. Sis%teT % Lillian. Duchess Hanna, Diamonds ana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
MoPtgGQe SoLe.

 STATE or ALABAMA. Montgomery County.
 Under and by virtue of a power of sale con kained in a certain mortgage, executed on the 18th day of June. lSy9, by Emma M Brooks and Arden N. Brooks to E. L. weIl which said mortgage Is. recorded in the office of the JudRe Of Probate of Montgomery County, Alabama. tn Book i57 of Mortgages beginning on page E9Y. I. the said F. l.. Well, will proceed I'd sell ct the Court Square Fountain, in the City ef Montgomery. AlaAs on Wednesday. the 9th day of December, 1908. between the leFai hours of sale. at auction for cash, to the highest. best and last bidder, the following described real estate, situate and lying in the County of Montgomery. State of Alabama. to wit: Lot number eighteen U9) on the east side of Decatur Street. in or near the City of Montgomery. measuring fifty (5o) feet on said Decatur Street and running back one hundred and fifty io) feet. said lot being numbered and described from a plat of square eiRhf {91, belonging to Goldthwaite estate drawn by H. E. 2osenstock and recorded in the of Ice of the Judge of Probate of MontEomerv County, Alabama fin Deed Book I6, on psxe 70. E. l.. WE'LL.
 ,--1v .... Mortgagee.
 LEE H. WEI. Ateofney tu-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
Nervous
 Women

Pale. Nervous, Hysterical. sickly women their af1lction if they will bnt nioan on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

diately moved to the pest house, and steps taken to prevent spread of the dis ease. Compulsory vaccination has been enforced by the City Council. One other case. a negro. has been reported.
 Miss Mary McAndrew entertained at a very brilliant reception Friday afternoon in honor of her guest. Miss Hatcher of Columbus. Receiving with her was Miss Henderson of Montgomery .and Mrs. An nie McAndrew.
 Miss Mary Martin McAndrew presided over the punch bowl, and Mrs. B. B. Mo Andrew and Mrs. J. G. McAndrew serv- ed a salad course and coffee in the din-
 ing room.
 Mrs. s. V. Branscomb, 63 years of age, died here Thursday and was buried Sat-
 urady. She was a most estimable wom- an and the town has sustained a loss. for
 her deeds of charity will be missed. She leaves seven children. A Thanksgiving service will be held at the Baptist Church, Thursday morning. Rev. c. L.s Chiffon. of the Methodist Church. preaching the sermon. The K. of P. Lodge will. after the
 business meeting tonight. enjoy an oys-
 ter supper at the Josephine Hotel. Mrs. DeVoe of Montgomery Is the guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Hays. 
 The Weekly Advertiser, A1abama's Biggest and Best Weekly Newspaper, 9l.00 c Year. Send in your order today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

Lizzie Evans is starring this season un- Ger the direction of Claxton Wilstach. She will be seen at the Montgomery Tne- ssEs ip January in "At cozy Corners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
STREET FAIR AT oPELIKA.
The Shows Are of Unusual Excel

Opelika, Nov 2S.-(SpeciaL) )-The fall carnival opened here tonight in blaze of light and sound The town turned out to witness the inauguration of the festi- val and an immense crowd was present.
 There are many excellent shows and the free ones are unusually good. Large crowds are expected on account of cheap rates on railroads and pretty weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
TAX NOTICE.

Cisy taxes for the year 1908 win be deiin-- cn same fsom Dee |, Ieo3.
 R. 6. WILLIAMS tot City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
cbe store cbat Keeps tbe Prices Down.
nlen's Shoes,
: Fancy WdSb UeStS

for evening wear in white and figured madras G.
 button, high without collar, the thing for those who wish to dress nice. $z.cc to $3.5c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

H H. ROBINSON, the young man who has been held at police headquarters since Fri day. was released yesterday, no charge hay. ing been preferred against him. w. A. Walker, who was arrested with Robinson is still in custody,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24

Our town was somewhat startled a few days ago. when it was announced that B. H. Stewart, bookkeeper for J. M. Ellis Sons & Co.,. had small pox at the home of Mrs. Frank Frazer. He was imme-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
neekWedr.

See hobby line of Four-in Hands, Ascots and Eng lish Squares; new and hobby at. soc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
ReWS ir1 Brief.

BEGINNING at 7;3o o'clock this evening Rev. J. L. Thompson. D. D., of Bessemer will conduct . series of services at the South side Baptist Church, of which Rev. D. P Lee Is pastor. Dr. Thompson will preach each morning at 10 o'clock and each even. ing at 7:So o'clock. The public is invited to attend these services. ...- A PETITION in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United States Court by Clarence A. Curbow, a Montgom- cry contractor The schedule of the Nabili- ties of the alleged bankrupt are given at Sl.267. His assets are nominal. Another voluntary petition was filed by Henry M. Hill of Montgomery.
 THE Ministers' Union met yesterday morning at 10 o'clock for the regular weekly meeting in the rooms of the Young Mems Christian Association. Rev. J. A. Rice. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church, read Q paper on the Book of Jeremiah. after which there was Q general discussion of the paper by the members.
 APPOINTMENTS were announced yesterday from the State Executive Department as fol- lows: Notaries Public, J. M. Koonce, Hous- ton County: T. J. Cleveland. Perry County; Justice of the Peace. Thomas B. Evans, Bibb County; Notary Jublic and Justice of the Peace, Robert M. Chamless. Baldwin County. THE Postmaster General has directed that no delivery of mail by rural letter carriers shall be made on Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26. Rural patrons, however. will be given their mail at the Montgomery postoffice if they call for it between the hours of 10 and o'clock a. m. on that day. .-s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-24
UNION SPRINGS NEWS.
Daughter of MT. and Mrs. R. E

Hays Fund Dead.
 Union Springs. Nov. 22.-Maud, the daughter of pr. and Mrs. R. H. Hays was found dead in bed Saturday morn. ing She retired apparently in good health. She had been sufferer all hel life, having been paralyzed since heI birth. Her parents were in Eufaula al the time. but reached home Saturday night. The funeral occurred Sunday af' ternoon.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
CHESTNUT HILL AND
HIGHLAND PARK

Mrs. Howle. of Newark. N. j.. Is visit
Ing her mother. HRS. Il. 3. Quinby.
There will be reception given Friday
night at o'clock In the lecture room OF
Mizpah Presbyterian Church
( Mr.. Junius A. Redd Of Newport News.
( Is visiting his brothers, Dr.. Paul Redd
ard Mr.. Willie Redd.
/ Tho Young Peoples Finch Club was
Friday evening entertained by Miss Re-
becca Clark.
Refreshments were served at late
hour. Among those present may be men
toned: Misses Annie Sale, Bessie and
Bertha Marshall. Mary starkc. Maud
Livesay. Rebecca Clarke; Messrs. Willie
Hoppe, sydnie Laird. Llewlyn Harvie. OF
Richmond; Richard Sale, Lamar Henley
and others. The next meeting will be held
next Friday evening at the residence Of
Miss Maude Livesay.
A circle OF Kings Daughters was Fri-
day afternoon formed at the residence OF
Mrs. Charles w. Wingfield. at Highland
Park. Mrs. Burton. the State secretary.
gave most enjoyable talk. It was voted
upon that Mrs Rober, WORKMAN should
become the leader: MR.. Melvin Starke.
LHe dIu 0AIoo 3SCSoiS w ih5 A'CIo.
as secretary. The next meeting will be
held mex. Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the residence OF Mrs, dalton, on High
land Park.
Mrs c. W. Vaughan and children,
Gladys and George Subject. left Saturday
for staunton, to spend week with Mrs.
George. Peace
Mr.. Jim McChelle Is improving after
a spell OF fever.
8. Mr.. George Wills OF Powhatan coun-
ty, has been visiting his brother. Mr..
Mayo Mills, OF Highland Park.
Miss Maggie Kirby has been confined
to her home for the past week.
Mr.. Many Grubbs, who spen; several
weeks in Knoxville. Tenn. has returned
to his homo on Chestnut Hill.
Mrs McGrnw and child left Monday
for Alexandra to spend some time.
Master Robert Todd Is quite sick at his
mothers residence. on Chestnut Hill.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
BARTON HEIGHTS.

Miss Lizzie Livezey has left for Bon
Air to visit her grandmother.
Mrs. c. c. satterwhite is quite sick.
Mr. Oliver Dotson. OF the Seminary,
will leave in few days for Charleston.
Mrs. McCurdy, OF Washington. is Wis
iting Mrs. A. c. corey.
Mr. John Goode, who has been visiting
Mr.. Charles Henry. OF Amelia, has re-
turned home.
Mr.. f. c. Barthe. OF oriskany, is visit
Ing Miss Hickcrson.
Mrs. Thomas Armstrong Is quito sick at
her home.
Mrs. FRANKLIN. OF Newport News, is Wis
iting Mrs. G. L. Ball.
Mrs. L. r. Moores., Of Staunton, is the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. a.. NJ. Mcores.
Mr.. w. D. Long. of the steamer Louise,
of Newport News. Is the. guest of his
parents. Mr.. and MISS ). E, Long.
Mrs. G. B. Penseley has left for Crozct.
Mr. George p. Chalkley. who has been
visiting Mr.. James p. Harrison, has re-
turned to his home in Lexington.
Miss Minnie Stockman, OF Baltimore.
Nd, is the guest OF Miss Susie Blunt.
Mrs w. B. Blunt is quite i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. II. Lybram have re-
turned to Columbia, S. c., after q visit to
their daughter, Mrs. L.. 0. Wendenburg.
of "Edgemere."
Miss Constance Triton and Miss Armi-
tage have returned home after visit TO
friends in Powhntan county.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
DOG STOPS.
A RUNAWAY
Mrs. Talbot J. Taylor's Brindle
Bull Terrier Displays
Great Sagacity.
SAVES THE LIFE OF A CHILD
'"Sport" Springs to Bride Rein Of
Running Horse and Swings
on Till FIe Stops.

Louis Turner. coachman for Mrs. James
r. Keene, vouches for the wonderful sa-
gacity Of Sport. Mrs. Talbot j. Taylor's
stopped runaway horse yesterday, and
SO probably saved 9. very small boys life.
Sad to say, after displaying courage,
tenacity and even intelligence that many
a man might envy, Sport disappeared.
says the New York World. big reward
has been offered for his return.
The bull terrier was raised in the Keene
kennel at Cedarhurst. L. I. Mrs. James
r. Keene gave him to her daughter, Mrs.
Talbot j. Taylor, wife OF the broker whose
failure startled Wall Street not so long
ago, but who has re-established himself.
The family highly prizes sport"
SPORT WENT ALONG.
Since he was puppy, Sport has|had
the habit of following Louis Turner. Mrs
Keene's coachmah. Turner was driving
In a runabout yesterday afternoon, and
had with him his three-year-old son Al
fred. Sport, who Is as fond OF Alfred
as he lis of the boys father. followed the
lrunabout, trotting along contentedly and
disdainng the dogs that dared to chal-
lenge him.
Turner drew up before his homo In
Ocean Avenue Cedarhurst Leaving AL
fred In the runabout, and without rou-
bling to tie tho horse. he went into the
house for minute. Sport went along.
AS Turner was returning the horse took
two or three steps forward.
Z "Whoa!" yelled Turner. SO loudly and
sharply that he frightened the horse.
which broke into gallop.
ON OWN INITIATIVE.
Without a word of command from
Turner. Of his own Initiative. Sport shot
after the horse like an arrow from bow.
3 In a moment he was running. at no small
away, springing at the horses head,
swapping at his nostrils, barking. saying
as distinctlysas ever wise dog talked.
Sport thoroughly appreciated Alfred's
imminent danger. The dog made mighty
running jump, got a good bull terriers
grip on asreIn near the bit, and hung
on. The horse snorted and swung his
head. expecting to throw Sport into the
air. Sport hung on. The horse ran from
Ocean into Cedarhurst Avenue. the run
about making the turn on one wheel,
small Alfred bouncing like rubber doll
Charles Weston, of No. 16 Maple Place.
ran to the middle OF the crossing OF Ce-
darhurst and Central Avenues and easily
stopped the runaway, whcih was going
slow by that time. But Sport did not
know Weston, so he took no risks. AL
though the horse stood. sport hung on
to the rein until Turner. breathless, ar
rived plucked Alfred from the runabout
and made certain he WAS not hurt g. bit.
only badly frightened.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
A STRONG STAFF.
The Power OF pure Food.

Some years ago when We lived in
New York city husband and lost four
OF our little ones during the hot weather.
when we moved TO Vineland, n. j.,
We made tie acquaintance of the food
Grape-Nuts. II was here that our little
GIN Majuba, was born. but she was so
FRAN and skinny that We feared we
would lose her as we had the other
babies When she was eight months old
We learned about Grape-Nuts and began
feeding her this food, and now wherever
she goes our friends feel her arms she Is
So plump and her flesh Is SO firm.
I am convinced that Grape-Nuts with
little white sugar and boiling water
would save many poor baby's life dur
ing The hot weather when milk is sour
and the little ones suffer most.
After seeing the power of Grape
Nuts upon our little girl my husbana
began its use, and all last summer when
We lived al Essington. Pa. he eat Grape
Nuts and no meat Although ne was
working at the hardest laboring work.
digging bitches All This time he felt
strong and well without the meat Just SO
long as he had Grape Nuts" This iady's
name furnished by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich
Look IN each package for copy OF
the famous little book, The Road To
wellytllA-s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
IInidue Letter.

up In my country" said Mr.. Baker.
of Westmoreland, "a very unique candl-
Gate announced himself this fall In
opposition to the Hon. G. Harding Walker
for the Senate. Some years ago a young
man named Joe Coywood. Of King George
county. discovered a curiosity In the
shape OF skeleton ,incased In iron. It
was gruesome object, and was exhi-
piled and finally sold with some profit to
the finder.
Northern Neck News, q local paper, with
which j am connected, and came across
Index r. o., Va, Oct, -, 1913.
IN. N. News dear Sir:
/ am candit for Senator OF Virginia
am the founder or the crate skeleton In
IRON suppose to be the mother OF Poca-
konas send this to you because your
is good paper-also send over to the Index
at the Hague please (Some one that
saved John Smith ! am IN pendent.
'.Yours truly,
zoe COYWOOp."
Mr., Coywood never got any further.M
continued ME-. Baker, than the 'also
ran' column, although one OF the planks
Of his platform was to straighten Tho
curves in tho Rappahannock river, and TO
The people Of the Eighth &c Congres.slonati
district will send him TO washington ~
order that he may get on the Rivers ana
Harbors Committee.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
MR.. WALTERS TALKS.
Receipts of Railroads Will Fall
OF and Expenses he Reduced.

NcCClplS VI Main Oduo WIN Td1A
Off and Expenses be Reduced.
Mr.. Henry Walters, chairman OF the
Board OF Directors of the Atlantic Coast
Line Railway. which met In this city
yesterday. predicts falling off in gross
receipts by all railroads after January
1st "But that falling or will be met by
n curtailment Of expenses said Mr.. WAL
tiers. "The result will be that the net
receipts will DO kept tho same. The
business.
Speaking of the new financial arrange
ment of the Seaboard Air Line, whereby
the company sufficient money for It's i'm
mediate needs Mr.. Walters characterized
1t as a very important thing. 1.-THE en-
trance of new interests into the Seaboard
Air Line" said he Ensures stability for
long time to come, OF course, do not
know how the new arrangement will
affect Mr.. Williams connection with the
road. His embarrassment naturally UNI
settled the Seaboard."
Mr.. Walters emphatically denied that
the Ryan-Blair Seaboard deal Is in the
interest OF the Southern Railway. of j,
p. Morgan or Of the Atlantic Coast Line
Railway. mfr. Williams has always
been friendly to the Coast Line" said
he, "and there will be no change in our
relations Mr.. Ryan and Blair & Conf
psny are not alone In the deal, but am
not at liberty to tell who the others are,
know them all, and they arc good
peODle ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
PAT CRIfFIN'S CASE
WAS CONTINUED
Went Over at Request Of Coun-
cil-Taylor Sent to
Grand Jury.

Upon motion Of counsel for the defense.
Mr.. Harry Smith, the charge against Pat
Griffin, alleging that he kept his bar
room open last Sunday, was continued.
The case was presented by Officers Thur
man and Wyatt Mr.. Griffin was bailed
by Mr.. Charles Hutzler. The case will be
called on Friday.
Abraham Duncan. the old negro who
shot John Wood, young negro. on the
grounds of trespassing upon his prem-
ises and being disorderly. was discharged.
and Wood was put under twelve months
security, which he could not give. and
went to jail.
The case Of Wesley Fountain. charged
with failure to keep his promise to Annie
Brown went over one day.
In the forgery case in which Cleveland
Taylor and ]. P. Yarbrough were alleged
to have uttered bad check. the evidence
was not strong enough to hold Var
brough, and he was discharged. Taylor
was sent on to the grand jury.
The, other cases on the docket were
simple DRINKS, and were disposed OF ac-
cordingly.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
PARAMOUNT NEWS.

Mr. Wesley Peyton and Miss George
Arnold were married yesterday morning
at II o'clock by the Rev. c. G. Cox at
the residence OF the BRIDES parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Arnold. of No 2s12 Ven
able Street. The parlors were prettily
decorated in palms and pink and white
chrysanthemums Quite number of rel
atives and friends witnessed the cere-
mony.
Tho bride. who Is ono OF the most pop
ulars young ladies of Church Hill. WAS
attired In handsome tailor-made trav-
cling suit of gray cloth, with large black
velvet hat. and carried white chrysantfe.
NUNS
Mr.. Peyton. who is young man of ster-
ing qualities, Is an employe of the Rcn-
mond Locomotive Works. They received
many beautiful and costly presents.
After receiving the congratulations OF
all present they were driven to the depot.
where they took the 70 o'clock train for.
Washington for a short trip. Upon their
return Mr., and Mrs. Peyton will be at
home to their friends at the home OF the
BRIDES parents. No. 2sl2 Venable Street.
Miss Annie Jones and niece, Mamie
May Morris. arc visiting relatives IN
Hanover county.
Master Stuart Morris. who has heen
quite sick with grip. is now much I'm
proved.
The Sir knights and Lady Maccabees
OF Paramount Hive held an oyster sup
per Monday night at Curd's Hall and
Melted snug pront
John Haynes and family, who have been
living on Twenty-first Street for some
time, have moved to Weldon, N. G.
Miss Julia England. who has been very
Ill at her home, Is improving as rapidly
as can be expected.
The handsome quilt donated to the
Methodist parsonage was the gift OF Mrs.
Corker. instead of Mrs. Cobb. as was pub
lished In this column last week.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the Metho-.
dist Church will give an oyster supper
at the church tomorrow night. IN cons
sequence Of which the choir will hold It's
practice Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. G Thompson. who
expected to have moved to Baltimore last
week, have changed their minds and have
decided to remain in Paramount.
Word was received Monday from Buck
nigham county that Miss Bertha White
continues quite Ill. Miss White Is the SIS
ter Of Mrs. Willie OVERLY and Mrs. James
Pickles of short Q Street,
Master Bernard Clayton. who has been
quite sick, Ia out again.
Mr.. James Childs has moved his FAM
ily to No. 1907 Twenty-secopd Street.
MAN ABOUT TOWN CIGARS: Fest
| t.nou, ptain T.prr ina
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-11-18
BARREL THIEVES
ARENOW AT WORK.
Police Will Arrest Any One
Caught Taking Them for Bon
fires or Anything Else.

The season OF barrel stealing comes
on with the approach of tho holidays.
and already many reports OF such thefts
have been received by the police.
1t semes that the thefts OF barrels and
boxes are not confined to the small boys.
who gather them in for Christmas bon
fires. but that young negro men are taking
them for the purpose OF disposing OF them
afterwards.
The other day Mr.. Joe Shelton. OF the
gas office, discovered number Of vol
known negro youths purloining barrels
from the back yards in his neighborhood.
He forced them to replace the barrels and
reported tho matter to the police.
The latter have been instructed to arrest
any one caught stealing barrels and
charge them with larceny. Barrels are
personal property. and a jail sentence fol-
lows the conviction OF q person who
steals even one barrel.