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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
------------------ MIsTRIAL FOR HARlALsON.
Jury Out All N.sh. But Could

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 The Jury in the criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery which had been out all night considering a verdict in the case of c. W Haralson. charged with em- bezziement. reported to Judge William H. that 1t was unable to agree. Inasmuch Juror T. II. Daniel was i'll, Judge Thom- as ordered a mistrial and dischaEed the Jury.
 Haralson. whose home is in opellka. was renanded to the county jail for trial at the next term of court. The State charges Haralson with having raised a public fund Chambers County to secure a pardon for her husband. who is in the penitentiary. and. with having misappropriated q part of the funds so raised
 Attorney for HaraIson said yesterday that Haralson had advanced money to Mrs of the funds he solicited for the aid of the woman.
 The jury. of which L. Steiner was fore man. is reported to have stood nine for alson.
 The only case tried yesterday before Judge Thomas was that of James Pinck-- The jury returned verdict of guilty. Pinckard according to the evidence. stole about 70 pairs of trousers. hats. shoaa and other wearing apparel from the store of -Aslxin & Marine on Dexter Avenue Tomorrow morning the criminal court will begin the trial of capital eases and special venires have been drawn The of Tom Malloy. Ras Barnes and Andrew Chambers. charged with the murder of Ananias Eiiisore. another negro. at a pie nic in beat 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
NEWS IN BRIEF

Four notaries public were appointed by the Governor yesterday. They were M. B. Johnston of Three Notch. Bullock County; and Harry T. Smoot. George W. Mckay, and H. H. Barnard. all of Birmingham.
 The Alabama Land and Colonization Com pany of Escatawpa, Washington County. yesterday filed a certificate of Incorporation with the Secretary of State. The new com peny begins business with capitalization of S2S.000. The incorporators are T. E. Goyeski, B. B. Simbor and W. B. Miller.
 A meeting of the warehouse committee of the Montgomery County Cotton Associa- ton has been called for next Wednesday morning at II o'clock at the Mabson Hotel when it is expected a report will be made as to the cooperative warehouse which is to be constructed in West End.
 Grell Fountain. the negro boy employed at Electric Park who was shocked by lightning Friday evening and was thought to be in a desperate condition. has com pletely recovered. The boy returned to his duties yesterday
 The name of the negro girl who was struck by lightning and killed Friday morning on the Upper Wetump<a Road was Taffey Worter. She was washing clothes at her home on the plantation of Pelham J. Anderson when the bolt struck her killing her instantly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
NfortnIitx Rennrt

The Board of Health of the city of Mobile has issued a monthly state ment for July, which on a basis of population as per the census report of 1900, of SS,4ss, shows death rate of of 45,000, it is fixed at 1.9S The total deaths registered for the month was ST, of which they were: White adults male, 16; females. 12; minors, male I, female l. Colored, adults, male, IT; female, 15; minors, male, 10: females, T. Of these sixty-six were Alabam- fans, eleven from other States, Ireland two, England, Germany, France, Swe- den and Scotland one each; not stated. three
 The deaths by wards were as fol- lows: First, 9; second. l: third, 3; fourth, 0; fifth, g; sixth. 15; seventh, 37; eighth, 13.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
NEaRoEs IN AFFRAys.
One Black is sss. . and Another i'


 Two affrays. one in Johnnie Johnson's s saloon on Mobile Street and the other at the corner of Monroe Avenue and Court Street between 9 o'clock and 10 o'clock last night, resulted in the shooting of one negro and the cutting of another. neither being seriously hurt. After the scrapes Will Peoples. and John Johnson both ne- groes. were arrested. tha former on charge of assault to murder and the latter on a charge of assault and battery.
 James Jackson, the negro who was shot and the Peoples negro became engaged in an altercation in Johnnie Johnson's sa- loon. According to the story of Jackson Peoples persecuted him. and upon his re- plying, drew a pistol and shot at hinn. The bullet inflicted a flesh wound in his back the bullet afterward being removed He later swore out warrant. charging assault to kill
 The other affair was street corner quarrel Ed Bell and John Johnson were the partici- pants. According to the police. Johnson drew knife on the Bell negro. The lat ter had his hand badly cut. and lost con siderable blood The injured in both af- frays were given medical attention in A negro drug store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
AIderman Yonre Appointed.

Mayor Charles H. Bliss this morning appointed Alderman P. K. Yonge to serve temporarily upon the Franchise will hold office until the return of AL derrnan Muldon. who is now touring Europe. Some days ago the Franchise Committee requested of the Mayor that Alderman Yonge be temporarily added to the committee, owing to the fact that a number Of franchises of much im- portance to the city were under con sideration. and the two remaining mem bers of the committee did not care to shoulder all the responsibility of TO- porting them to the Council
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Ho. for Point Clear.

Many enthusiastic yachtsmen have already gone to Point Clear to pre- pare for the races to be had tomorrow under the auspices of the Mobile Yacht Club and the Grand Hotel manage favorable and 1t Is expected there will be many entries, including a number from down the coast. The course was staked of this morning and Is Of trl angular shape. Mobile yachtsmen and motor boat owners anticipate captur- ing the greatest number of prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
sULrAN's ILLNESS.
Ia sufyerIng Intense Pain, But Is Not
 critically Sick.

Constantinopole, Aug 1.-The Sul- tan. who has been III Tor three WeeAs' tsrdav This circumstances is unpre- cedented. the sultan never having fall cd tn perform the Friday prayers dur the inc thirty years of his reign.
 It is believed the inabil\ of the the s,,itan to attend the Selamlik was due to inc extreme painfulness of his trou- ble and not to the fact that his con dition is grave. Professor Bersmann' summoned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
COFFEE COUNTY COMMITTEE.
Dr. CunninghHm's Friends are Exceed gaeiy Active and Work Effectively.

Eneiy Active and Work Effectively.
 Enterprise. Aug. 12.-(special)- 1.-The Coffee County Democratic Executive C.ommlttee met In the court house here yesterday and made all necessary prep aratlonA for the primary for August z7.
 The county ofacerB to be elected are Sheriff and one Representative fin the Legislature. The aspirants for Bherin are Henry Watson of Enterprise and , B. Knight of Elba. while for Legis- Iative honors there are R. H. Airing ton of Enterprise and J. A. Carnley Of Elba.
 The friends of these candidates are exceedingly active. and the vote for both offices will no doubt be exceed inRly close.
 singular fact was discovered in polling the committee as to their con Victions for Governor Out of nineteen members present only two were found for Conner. with seventeen fjr pr. R NJ Cunningham. Cunninghams support CTS seem to be increasing in this sec ton Some of his friends are active in speech making and working up inter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
ORDER SET ASIDE.
New Turn in Denver Prosecution of
 Fraudulent Election.

ErauOuAent ESAecttOM-
 Denver, Aug. 11.-Judge John L. Mul- lins, sitting in the criminal division o1 the District Court, made an order set ting aside the writ of habeas corpus Issued yesterday by District Judge Pe- ter L. Palmer in the case of the four men sentenced to jail by County Judge Ben B. Lindsey for contempt of court in refusing to testify in the franchise election contest and ordered sherifi Nesbit to bring them into the Criminal Court.
 Judge Mullins assumes Jurisdiction of the case under the practice Of the District Court, which provides that writs of habeas corpus issued by civil judges be made returnable in the crim- inal division.
 Judga Palmer had made the writ re- turnable before him September II anc released the prisoners on bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Charged with Robbery.

L. Jeter and Jim Jeter. negroes. were arrested by Mounted Patrolmen Pendergrasl and Partin late yesterday afternoon, The negroes were later turned over to Consta- before Justice B. c. Young, charging them with robbery. They were committed to the county jail It Is alleged that the ne- ErOes robbed Laura Hall. Q negreas of slO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
GreenvllIe,s Trlunnph.

c3reenville, Aug. 1l.-JspsclaI.l., l.l ,.,,.,, 2 I1 Greenvllle base ball team nave .ns' ser,a. of three games. winning two ana loslhk one All three games were hard ioukht as the scores below show; IT ereenvine .. .. .., 900 900 oIo-1 ] GBseettteries-crumpIey and Bryant: Bais- den and Pennington o oon n1oa E
 BatteriesEBryant and Bryant; Morris end Pennington. o ooo o41Ls 2 7, Greenville '0oD0 Soo H1dI i
 Betteries.crumpIey and Bryant: Patter- son and Pennington
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
No Ants-ForeIwn Sentiment.

Mexico City, Aug. ll.-Delegations of all foreign clubs of this city, respond Club. met today and passed resolutions emphatically denying that there Is any ground for sensational reports of an anti foreign rising being contemplated ian, German and American Clubs were repreBented.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
TAFT TO INSPECT.
War Secretary to Be Accompanied By
 General He'll.

Washington. Aug. 11.-secretary Taft accompanied by Brigadier General Bell chief of staff. win make tour of in spection fin the Middle West early In the autumn for the purpose of study ing brigade posts and the changes necessary to assemble troops in larger posts. thus doing away with minor forts.
 The itinerary and the exact time for the trip have not been decided on, put the secretary of war unquestionaoI will oo as far west as Fort D. A. Rus sell, Wyoming, and probably will visit Fort Sill. Oklahoma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Ii.enneh tn Wed

Marriage licenses were issued to white couples for the week out of the Probate Court follows: Charles IT. I,IttIeKreen to Minnie Hatfield. Joseph IT. Carl to Edna Doncilla Hudson. Ed M. Cowart to Caroline Boyd. Levi M Evans to Minnie Sl Elison.. Jefferson Zenith Fox to Emma Maggie StewarLL | M. Cassidz to Alice Reaves- Bealtz GoIrnan to Pearl Watson. Five licenses were Issued to negro couples.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Raidea . Cran Gan.e.

Patrolmen Haynie and Mitchell in Bickerstaff's stable on Washington Avenue, late last night, and the fol- lowing negroes were arrested: Phil Morris George Steward and Buck Ma thews. Charges of gaming were dock eted against the negroes and they were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
weeI.Ir Mnde Freight Aeent.

". ". Weekly. who for the past five years, has held the position of chief clerk in the office of Superintendent gaItnarsh of the l.. and N.. has been appointed freight agent at Pensacola. dIlinR the position caused by the death Of P. G. Caro- some weeks ago, MT. Weekly has had years of experience, having served prior to going in the Superintendent's office as chief clerk, as chief train dispatcher. He assumed charge of his duties this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Heavy Rains In Texas.

Fort Worth. Texas. Aug. 11.-Heavy rains again fell over North Texas and the Red river country today It Is feared that much damage will be done because of the swollen condition of small streams. Three inches of preci- pitation were recorded here in six hours today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Improvements in MobIIe.

Building permits were issued out of the oflce of the City Building Inspec- tor for the week as follows:
 Mrs. Marie V. Craft, erection of two story cement block residence. south side St. Anthony, between Jackson and Joachim Streets.
 Pauline Brue, erection of one-story frame dwelling. west side Marmotte Street, third south of Davis Avenue.
 F. J. Shreviner, erection of one-story shed. northeast corner Charleston and Franklin Streets.
 BerouJn & Sands, erection of two story brick addition, northwest corner Conception and Conti Streets.
 John White, erection of one-story frame building, Bazil and Cuba Streets
 N. R. Carke, repairs to two-story brick dwelling, southwest corner Church and Franklin Streets.
 Mrs M. L. Bartee, addition to two story frame building, No. 104 North Hamilton Street.
 The total amount of these improve ments is placed at $14,211.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
PyshIan District Convention.

In local Pythian circles, much inter- est attaches to the convention of the Seventh District Pythianv of Alabama. which is to be held in this city We'd Pythians present from the counties of Mobile. Baldwin. Escambia. Conecuh Washington. Clarke and Choctaw which comprise the district. It will be the first convention of the district and consequently is expected to be largely attended. Arrangements for an entertainment at Monroe Park at night have been made. Judge B. Clay Jones of Bessemer, Grand Chancellor of the State, and other grand officers, will be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

afternoon Mir, Lloyd attempted to re- Jar broke and a piece of glass severed tne artery. He bandaged the cut and got Into his buggy and drove at once Lo the city. At Ann and Government streets he fell from the buggy through loss or blood. He reached a store, was given temporary relief and was then taken to the infirmary. His death was narrowly averted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Inrrease in Pny.

The Gulf Machine Works today noti- fed It's employees, or rather those eni- ployed In the machine department. that their salaries hsnceforth would be S325 r,er day, instead of S3. Some days ago the rnachiniats petitioned the company for an increase. which has been granted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
earbaee cotraet Awarded.

The Board Of Public Works today awarded the contract for removing and dfsposing of city garbage to J. L. Carr for the sum of $25 per month Some time since the contract was taken from F. Long. who was not rendering satis- factory services and since that time the city has been removing the garbage. As it interfered greatly with the street work, the board advertised for bidders, and as Carr was the lowest his bid was aceepted:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Amnricnn Wnnf Incn.

Mexico City. Aug 11.-While a guest of hotel in Fl Oro.. J 1T. Dillon. an American, was seized with madness and fired a revolver among guests of the hotel. dangerously wounding one and causing a panic He was arrested and his mental condition declared to be unsOund
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
AttncIxed By Pirates.

Hong Kong. Aus. 11.-A British launch. the wlngenat, was attacked by pirates close to Wu Chow last night. One of her crew was killed and three were wounded The pirates secured about $500 and a chest of opium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
A KicnLnnao LinuuIrt.

Johnny Milne ,a kickapoo IinEuIst
 and philosopher whose real name is
 Man Me Qua Che a-Che-Mah-Net. and who can speak ten languages, has been
 in Washington in the interest of the
 Mexican branch of hia tribe, He ia said to be the most accomplished 4n- dian linEuist.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
pure FoOd Hearinan.

Washington, Aug. l1.-In order that the food manufacturers of the country may have opportunity to make sug- gestions concerning regulations for the Enforcement of the new pure food law, hearings will be held at the Depart rnent Of Agriculture from September n to 2s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Christian Workers Conference.

Northfield. Miss, Aug. 1l,-The sec ond week of the general conference from Christian Workers was inaugura- ted today Rev L. G. Broughton. of Atlanta. Ga. addressed the conference in the auditorium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
NOTICE

Mir. Fred B. White. formerly with the Central of Georgia Railway. will bA in my office after the 18th of this month: and icy holders of the Preferred. aa waH as show the many advantages fthe Prefer reds new contracts. I will continue to pay claims through my office q
 R. S. STRTNGFELLiOW.
 Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Advance of Salaries.

Postmaster P. D. Barker is just re- turned from Washington. where he went on business for his office. Ow- ing to the remarkable showing made bv his office MT. Barker felt warranted in asking for increase of salaries for certain employees and much needed im- provements MT. Barker was assured his requests would be taken up at once and was further assured they would meet with favor. He also stated addi- tional mail carriers would be allowed for the local office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Notorou. (.bnrneter KIIIed.

Princeton. Mo. Aug. i1.-"Buek" Mc- HarEue, a notorous character was kill ed by the son of Policeman Abe Trent. after McHarEue had shot the officer five times while resisting arrest Po- ffon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
HcYere.I nn Artery.

L. Lloyd, living eight miles west Of Mobile, Is in Providence lnfirmary, SUI fering seriously from loss of blood as the result of a Gevered artery in ms right wrist. At isls home yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
5. ana N. nnlnea YNnreu.

The Louisville and Nashville Railway today announced that, commencing with tonight 1t would raise the wage scale of common laborers upon the wi1arves in the city from $1.75 to $2 per day. but that the company would no longer board the men. as has been done since the strike three months since. The raise in wages effects the cotton truckers, warehouse men. tobacco hand lers. phosphate men and naval stores handlers, about 300 in number. Some time since these men struck for an in- crease of from $1.50 to $2 per day, which was refused by the company. Laborers to the number of over soc were imported and paid $1.75 per day and boarded. Finally the strikers gave in and returned to the work. and now that the trouble is over. the company yoluntarily announces that it will raise the wages to $2 per day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
N1.. cow Dend.

Battle Creek, Mich. Aug. 11.-Mrs. Josephine Kellog Con, daughter and heiress of the late A. N. Kellog. of the Kellog Newspaper syndicate, died at her home here last night of heart disease
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
o--..-.no.,. Train Ditehed.

Chicago, Aug. 1.-The Monon pas seneer from Cincinnati. due in Chicago at 7:46 this morning, was ditehed to- day just north of Rensselaer," Ina one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
InaueetIon at Fort Riley.

Fort Riley. Kas.. Aug l1,--There was no extra duty at the camp. today other than inspection. The Arkansas troops arrived in camp today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Remains Taken to Ramer, Her Form
 Home. for Burial.

Remains Taken to Nnmer, Her Former
 Home. for Burial.
 The remains of Mrs. Laura Melvin Miller, wife of J. F. Miller, who died at q o'clock yesterday morning at her home on Columbus Street. was shipped to Rarner yesterday afternoon and in- tered in the family burying ground at that place. The deceased was 55 years of age.
 Mrs Miller was born in Montgomery County, near Banner, and had lived in Montgomery only eighteen months. She is survived by three sons. J. R. Miller. who is in the Philippines; W. D. Miller of Orion and s. c. Miller of Ramer.
 Two daughters also survive her. Miss Mary Miller and Miss Effie Miller of Montgomery.
 The following gentlemen acted as pall- bearers: c. A. Allen. w. H. Hud- son. J. D. Gardner. John C. Carter. ". R. Waller and Samuel J. Belser. Sev- eral of the pall-bearers accompanied the remains to Banner, where the fu- neral services were conducted at the grave by Elder J. M. Barnes of the First Christian Church of Montgom- cry,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. Richard walsh with her. thre' children, has gone to Colorado to wis 1t her sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

passenger and mail clerk were slight lv injured. The wreck was due to the train striking a broken rail, while zoe ing around curve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mfr W. N Hanter has gone to Lak Toxway to join his family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Misses Helen and Mamie Goldsmith left today for Pass Christian to spend the remainder of the summer at the Mexican Gulf Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

MT. and Mrs. D. R. Burgess and Miss Ethel Burgess are now in Port land, Me.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Miss Lena Gazzan has gone on two months vacation which she will spend In Birmingham. Cincinnati and New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. Edwin Mccartney was expect ed to arrive this week in America af- ter long absence in Europe and will
 come back to Mobile in the fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. F. M. Peterson and her little granddaughter, Margaret Jones, are expected home tomorrow from Daphne. where they have spent the past month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Miss Dorothy Jane Nunnally of St. Paul is visiting her sister. Mrs. E. E. Kersh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Dr. and Mrs o. T. Cawthon and their daughter, Mrs. E. J. Buck, left Thurs day for Manitou, Col. to spend sew eral weekg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

MT. and Mrs. R. F Gould and fam fly went to Point Clear today to spend short while
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. Frank Peterson has returned from visit to relatives in Cuba, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Miss Lola Belle Gould returned to- day from a delightful visit to Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mir. G. B. Thames left Thursday for Danville, Va, to visit his sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mir and Mrs. 2. NJ P Inge expect to leave soon for French Lick. Ind. and Winona.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

MT. Ernest Planck has returned from weeks visit to Port Gibson, Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. F. B. Merrill has gone to New York and later will visit her daugh- ter, Mrs. Latta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. L. C. Black has gone to Charles Ion. s. C.. to visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. William Beroujon and children left today for the Point to spend two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mrs. R. g. Bacon returned this af- ternoon from a visit to Atlanta. Mir. Bacon arrived this morning from Chi cago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

MT. Willis Hybart has returned from River Ridge, Ala, where he was a guest at the McDuffee house party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Miss Bessie Mayors is the guest of Miss Marie Christian at Daphne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Mir. and Mrs. G. c. Clarke are spend. ing the week end with Mir. and Mrs. c A. Hall at Point Clear.