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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
Six Months in Jail.

Morgan McNutt of Saragossa. Wal ker County, convicted Friday in the Federal Court on the charge of fraudu- lent use of the mails, was sentenced Saturday morning by Judge O. R. Hundley to serve six months in the Jefferson County jail and to pay fine of $100.
 It was shown by the testimony of 8 number of witnesses that McNutt had conducted a small store, ordering goods and afterwards selling them for cash at half the price at which they were billed to him. It was said that his ob- ject in doing this was to get posses sion of sufficient funds with which to meet other and pressing obligations.
 McNutt is prominently related in this section of the country.
 With the sentencing of McNutt, the criminal docket for this term of the Federal Cort was cleared up and the hearing of civil cases will begin on Monday morning.
 Judge Hundley heard few bank ruptcy cases Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
Arrest cnuses sennntion.

San Francisco, Sept. 2S.-Fremont Older, managing editor of The Bulle- tin, and prominently connected with the graft prosecution. was arrested here last night on warrants Issued in Los Angeles and sworn to by Luther Brown, who charges Older with criminal libel. Older was arrested on the street and taken in an automo- bile to Redwood City, where connec- tion was made with a south bound train for Los Angeles.
 The attempt to take Older to Los Angeles and the methods employed have created 8 tremendous sensation here, on account of Older's connection with the graft prosecutions. Older has been working with Henry Spreckles, Langdon and Burns, Tn the prosecution of bribers and bribetak- CTS, and through the vigorous course of his paper has incurred the enmity of all the indicted ones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

ton belt. stopping at New orleans and Mobile. Later. they will visit Wash ington and be received by President Roosevelt.
 had resulted from the previous cotton conventions. One of the chief things which the spinners and growers of cotton have in view at the present time, is the ruling of the speculators in cotton. On this subject, MT. Mac Kara said:
 "The burden imposed and the disas- trous influence of the operation of these spectators upon ali who are 1e- ultimately concerned in the progress of the industry, cannot be exaggerated. It has led to the destruction of busi- ness. to :he stopping of mills and to the ruin of many. including not few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
Druggists Arrested.

On indictments returned by the late grand jury, Dr. F. L. Hagler and his clerk, McAllister, have been arrested charged with issuing prescriptions on Sunday for whiskey. Chief of Police Wier last Sunday discovered that sev- eral druggists here were selling whis- key on prescriptions, notwithstanding the recent enactment prevents pre- scriptions being issued for more than a few ounces of liquor.
 Arrests were made, including Dr. Hagler and his clerk, McAllister. The druggists were all discharged in the police court, while the cases against Dr. Hagler and clerk were dismissed, 1t being understood that the grand jury was Investigating the matter Bond was made by the two accused men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
TWO WOMEN KILLED
CRUSHED BENEATH CARS IN
 YARDS AT NORFOLK.
Mrs. Holmes and Mrs. SIunseil Were Attending a Religious Conven- tion--NegIigence of Crew
 is Charged.

Norfolk. Va, Sept. 2s.-Mrs. Henry Holmes and Mrs U. c. Munsell of springfeld, Mass. delegates to the con- yention of Bible Students of America in session here, were run down by a Norfolk and Western switch engine in this city tonight and were instantly killed.
 No headlight was on the tender of the engine nor was there a dagman on the running board as the train backed out of the Merchants and Miners ware house across Main Street.
 The crew declare they heard no acreams ana saw no one although eye witnesses say that the women shrfek- ed at the top of their voices.
 Caught by the brake beam of the tender their clothing became entan- sled in the rods and they were drag ged several hundred yards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
Near the Throne.

Judge Pelham and Solicitor Burr of the Seventh Judicial Circuit, put 1t up pretty stiff to Col. Sam Will John in the matter of procuring a pardon for Lawyer Wiley Tom Johnson. who was tried and convicted before Supernumer- ary Judge AIston on charge of send ing an insulting letter to Judge Pel- ham. The willy colonel, having but ton hole charter member rights with Goveffor Conner, seems to have had mo trouble in having his man turned loose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
MAY IMPLICArE sTEUNENBERG
Government Tries to Connect Dead
 GovernOr With Land Frauda.

Governor With Land Frauds.
 Boise. Idaho. Sept. 28.-When the trial of United States Senator Borah was resumed today the attorneys for the government continued their efforts to establish the connection of former Governor Steunenberg with the timber land conspiracy which it is said existed fin this state from 1901 to 1904.
 A. B. Campbell of Spokane wealthy mine owner who formerly re- sided in Idaho was recalled to the stand to tell further of conversations he had with Albert E. Palmer one or the alleged dummy" trustees in the handling of timber land claims
 MT. Campbell when approached by former Governor Steunenberg with a proposition to go into the timber land business turned the matter over to Palmer. who said he had wealthy friends in Wisconsin already interest," ed in the lumber trade. These men were James Barber and Sumner G. Moon of Eau Claire. Wis, officers Of the Barber Lumber Company, whlch operates there. and they are jointly m dicted with Senator Borah' Steuheh- berg and others
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
SEVENTY DELEGATES ARRIVE

EnxIishmeD Are En Route to Atlanta
 to Attend Convention.
 New York. Sept. 2S.-Seventy dele gates. who are on their way to attend the international Cotton Convention. which will be held at Atlanta, Ga. next month, arrived today on the steamer Campania from Liverpool and Queenstown. They represent the cot ton manufacturers of all the European countries. The delegation is headed by L.. W. McAra, of Manchester, Eng land
 After the convention at Atlanta, the delegates will make a tour of the cot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
SHOTS ARE EXCHANGED.
Rural Guards Have Sharp Engagement
 Win Raudfta.

Havana, Sept. 2s.--A band of four teen bandltsl attracted the attention of the authorities of Santiago province recently, and today a detachment of rural guards was sent to spprehend them. shots were exchanged and the bandits were dispersed.
 The Government does not believe that the appearance of the bandits in Santiago province was part of the movement planned by the conspiratofs recently arrested here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

of the speculators themselves. To such lengths has this extended that the need for a worldwide immigration. to combat the output of the specula- tors, was brought home to Europe four years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
TO MAKE BOND.
Young White Man Charged With For.
 gerry to Make Bail.

gerry to Make Ball.
 Birmingham, Sept. 2s.-(SpeciaL)- B. P. Tuggle, young white man. who was arrested here several days ago on a charge of forgery. it being alleged that he signed the name of superin- tendent to a railroad pass and used the same, was today taken to Sumter County. where the alleed crime is said to have been committed. He will make bond, the sureties for the same having given their signatures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
MONEY TO LOAN

---rr rxAyE MoN.;Y to loan on farm lands Tne Sl@e9 27-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
cHANDELIERS.

e.nt ntnra our own fixtures con WA t1, S-S seII to the consumer at factory - ss49s. west Electric Co., 117 Commerce "A Phons ssE-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

BARGAIN-First class drug business in Hartford. Alabama, fine trade full prices. clean stock. Address C. Roehlig. Hartford. Ala --10-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR sALE--A carload of horses and mares, some unbroken, some large draft horses
 well broken, several good saddle horses. New Traders Stock Yards. Lower Wetump- ka Road Phone 1o2. lott
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR sALE-Two fir9t class OK teams of oxen each with good drays complete, all young and in good condition. Can be seen at work any time by addressing BOA. care Ad- yertiser. loft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR EALE-At one rdred and twenty five dollars a share eighty-six shares of The Southern Hardware and Supply Com psny's stock. Mobile. Als- The book value of this stock was claimed to have been worth ckls hundred and seVenty-five dollars a share January last. E. Downing. Ere V son, Ala -1o-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR sALE-A new set of the Century Die tionary and Encyclopedia. Half Morocco.
 Cost sso Selling price $s7.5o. at Fowler's Book Store. -10-su- If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR sALE--Locatsd in Florida our A-No. I nhtnKis mill outfit complete, together with as ftno belt of pine and cypress timber as can be had Address Timber. care Adver- dsar. -10-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR SALE-Plantation. or will ex- change for city property; 1000 acres eight miles from city; halt black bal ance dark loam and Isenglass land. Address Lock Box 444. 10-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR SALE--LarEe tracts of virgin timber lands suitable for saw mill and turpentine locations in West Florida. Apply to L. G . Aymard, Real Estate Broker, Pensacola
 Eias 10 If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR sALE-Chickering upright Piano, good as new. for cash. s2s5, money back Jam uary list. if you like Box 765.
 1o-su-tu- wed -frj
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
KoDAKS.

structions free We finish your anaps; mail orders promptly attended to. Tresslar's s studio. l4 Dexter Ave. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29
MULES AND HORSES.
WOODENWARE.

MOVED-We are now at 227 N. Court St
 corner Jefferson. our new location. ready tt serve our friends and patrons. Montgomery Woodsnware O.. Phone 54. -ti
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-09-29

FOR SALE-One young horse, very gentle and in good condition. Apply at S29 S. Holt Sts City. 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08

writes The Star that entries are coming in
rapidly and that the meeting cannot now
fail to be of the best in the history of the
track, If fair weather prevails.
James Byrne's Jurash. :. IL to wagon. met
with an accident to on of his ankles a few
days since, and has been turned out for a
brief respite. when he will again be taken
up and raced.
1t now looks as If the great trotting stall
out Of commission the rest of the season
on account of an ailing leg.
The next important event at Brightly ood
will be the meet of the Drivers and Riders
Club. Several prominent members OF the
club returned to town last week from brief
vacations and will see that the matter is
taken up soon and date for the meet set
and program mapped out.
f.. F.. Halls Gallant Maid, 227 which has
shown considerable speed at the trot. will
be cut loose at Prospect Park this week for
been on the sick list for three months past.
Corbln drove Mr.. Hall filly, by Austral.
last week a mile at the pace over Bright
wood in 22J. This is the fastest mile
three-year-old has ever trotted paced
over Brghtwood Mr.. Hall purchased the
filly from his father few days since,
paying in the neighborhood Of $1,000 for
her. The filly cost the elder Hall last win
ter just $40.
Henry Copperthte is engaged In getting
his new hali-mile track at Burke's Station,
when Mr.. Copperthit will act host for
the horsemen OF Alexandria county, Fair
fax Montgomery and the District who
choose to accept his hospitality. Louis
C. Shuckers will act secretary OF the
track
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
Falkenberg and the Rat Trap.

Not long before the club house Of the
Washington team was burned this summer
there came near occurring a fatality out
there that would have resulted IN putting
the clever Mr.. Fakenberg on the injured
list for some time.
II came about through the club house
hainp situated so close to a large livery
stable that soon the building was oVerrun
with rats of a monstrous size and most
destroying disposition.
Case Patten said he once met two of these
rodents calmly walking toward the gate
with his suit case between them. Charley
them trying to get into his uniform. while
several of the other members of the team
said they had seen little Dan, the Gus
todian of the club house, who was once a
Jockeys riding around the grounds on the
back of one of the rats
Manager Cantillon always thought that
these stories We're a bit exaggerated, sun
he attempted to rid the house of the
troublesome rodents before they stole the
pennant away from his team, and he sent
Dan out to buy rat trap of large dimen-
sions.
When Dan returned with his purchase 1t
was found that the trap was of so COM
plicated a character that no one knew the
combination.
After all had a try at the rat-destroy-
ing contra ption, and had given it up, in
walked Mr.. Falkenberg. who, when told
of the futile endeavors of his comrades,
gave them "A look of pity, and forthwith
demanded the rat trap.
Now" said Falk, who was bent on max
ing the most of his opportunities: you will
find that manipulating rat trap requires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
Batting

about when last in Washington Pick
says while travelling through the state Of
l tan an oficious brakeman made himself
very dlsagreeable and couldn't be made
TO see why the road should carry the ball
payer free. so when Pick found the Of
hc1al in this frame Of mind he became in
suited and refused to ride any farther on
that particular train.
SO, after alighting he looked about for
l place to sleep. and soon espied farm
house. Going to the door he knocked
and when a matronly- looking woman an
swered his summons he said to her:
Is your husband about the place.
madam"
Yes" replied the woman. cycling Pick
with sour expression on her features
He is down in the barn with the cat
tie"
Il hope" said Pickering. with a polite
bow, that | will not have any trouble in
finding him"
grfmly answered the woman ..for he's the
only one down there that has whiskers
Pickering says he found him all right:
and he proved to be Il good fellow though
terribly henpecked," still continued Ollie
He had enough pull with the old lady to
put me up for the night, and also to fur
nlsh me with a substantial break asst in the
morning"
Pickering reached Houston a day before
the opening game was played, and in that
game made seven hits in seven times I'D
Each of these hits was just back of the
thlrd base or Just out of reach of the first
baseman. and for this reason an original
newspaper man in the press stand dubbed
them Texas Leaguers," and from that
day to this the name has stuck to hits of
this character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08

intelligence and of course you fellows can
not he blamed for your i'll SUCCESS
oh. listen to the fresh thing chorused
the fellows, who were secretly hoping that
the tall boy would be unable to find out how
the trap worked
That's all right" cried Falk. You will
find though. that to work a rat trap re-
qures intelligence all the same. though 1t
is easy enough when you get your hand
in"
And Just at that moment there was a
loud snap. followed by a yell that could
have been heard cut n 7th ST. eet; and the
next few seconds found Falkenberg dane
ing about the yard with rat trap dangling
to his salary wing.
He had gotten his hand In all right but
it took the combined efforts of the team.
aided by Dan and Trainer Jerry Edinger to
get Falk's hand out again; and when this
feat was accomplished that rat catcher was
nothing more than a battered piece of old
wire and a few spinters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
TR0TTING Matinee
AT THE RAPlEY TRACK

The Avenel Driving Club of Avenel.
Montgomery county, gave the second OF
its series of matinees at the Rapley track,
eight miles north of Washington, yesterday
afternoon. The attendance good, con-
sidering that the present is a busy season
among farmers and the sport fairly excel
lent for the class of horses engaged.
Among District people present were John
H. Gheen, John o. Gheen and l.. f. Breu-
ringer OF Mount Pleasant and James II.
Morrow OF Brightwood. John o. Gheen,
James II. Morrow and l.. +. Breuninger
acted as judges and timers. l.. ID. Sale
started the horses.
class A was the first race called. the
entries being X. f. Bealis Belle T. Ed
ward Daniels newest purchase, Tosco, and
Ryan Brothers Pat ice McGregor. Belle
T. outclassed her field, her closest con-
tender being the sOrrel mare PatriCe Nc
Gregor Tosco showed great bursts OF
speed at the trot. but was unsteady and
al no time a factor IN the race, but might
have been had Mr.. Beall consented that
Mr. Ouirk, a grand circuit drive: present,
be permitted to get up behind him.
The only horses that responded to the
call of the starter in class were l. I.
Taylor's Harry Pratt and Zach Mangums
Silver Sp.lng representative. Daisy Gould.
The latter was really not up TO a race
and Harry Pratt won in straight heats
Glass c was a duel between the bay stall
lion Silverhoma, driven by Mr.. J. I. ray
lor OF Beltsville. and Teddie G., gray
gelding owned and trained by f. {. GutZen-
danner of Washington. Teddie won the
first heat handily, it being half-TIe one.
At its conclusion NJ $. Taylor insisted that
her horse was a mile one and refused TO
continue the contest unless mile heats were
agreed to- This being done. Mrs. Taylor
went out with the stallion and won hands
down the second heat, in brilliant
stretch drive that would have reelected
credit on Geers or McHenry. In the third
and last heat Teddie q. found his trot. ana
II was all over but the shouting, he making
eve~y post a winning one. summaries:
CLASS A.
Belle T. chm. by Forest Wilkes (BcalD.. l
Patrice McGrcgor. by Robert McGregnr ,
lRyan) ............-...-......-.
Tosta big. daniels -.--.,.-. " " ,
Timc-237i4. 23Gia. 2.35.
CLASS b.
Harry Pratt bg by Billy Wilkes (Tnylorl l l /
Daisy Gould, br m, by Monte Gould MAN .
gum '.''''''' = = =
Time-l4o, ISL 18TH.
CLASS c.
Teddic G.. grg.. 10y Medic Wilkes QGetzcn-
Silyerloma b.h., by Silverthorn Mrs. I.
lao. 3.0TL,. BOB
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
Bresnahan's First Detective Duty.

Roger Bresnahan of the New York Ma
tional League team. aside from being one
of the best al-around men in the base ball
business today. is also in the top line
when 1t comes to the fly COP stunt, for IN
the off season Roger is detective connected
with the Toledo force.
1t is said that the many-sided Roger, as
police officer. is the goods too. and
when Mr.. Jones the Golden Rule mayor,
was holding down the chief mogul position
up in that dinky little city he always pick
ed Roger Bresnahan for the swell jobs to
be pulled off in the Ohio town by the
lake.
Now Seymour of the Giants has leaning
ward the detective business, as Cy seems
II think that with bit of practice he could
make Sherlock Holmes look foolish.
So during the recent carnival of crime in
New York, when the police were unable to
capture the CulprfS, and confessed 1t. the
New York players fell to discussing the
weakness of the police one morning. and Cy
Seymour said he believed with little train
ing he could run down some of the malefac-
tors.
"Oh. a good many people who know moth
ing about the game said Bresnahan.
think you DO. Cy; but when you get
into the police business, If you ever do. you
will soon find out the difference between
theory and practice
Perhaps l would returned Seymour:
but by the way. Roger" he cried. what
did they first put you at when tney were
breaking YOU in as a detective?"
Why they detailed me in a pool room,
dryly replied Roger as he slyly winked at
McCiraw.
I'm a pool room?" exclaimed the amazed
seymour. land what in the name of good
ness did they put you in a pool room for?'
he asked. as the look of amazement on his
face began to grow.
so | could spot the balls, gayly cried
Roper as he ducked to avoid the cushion
that Browne hurled in his direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-08
BATTING AND FIELDING
AVERAGES OF THE NATIONALS

The Nationals have played 10 games dur
ing the season. not counting yesterday.
winning thirty-six and losing eighty-three.
and they have played three tie games. one
with New York ard two with Cleveland.
one of which ran for twelve innings.
During the past week they have played
seven games, including the games yes
terday. meeting the Athletics and Boston.
winning two and losing five. In the games
played the players have been at the bat pa
times and made fifty base hits. a batting
average of "a They made four sacrifice
hits and differed eleven bases. They made
fifty singles ten doubles. two triples and
one home run-a total of sixty-nine bases.
and made three double plays.
Clymer although having lost N21 points
in batting during the week. still leads the
team in batting with S33 followed by
Milan with 30i. who has also dropped down
considerably. and Deehanty. who gained
.ool. with 300. Altizer has increased his
percentage by 90, and during the week
made eleven hits and was at the bat twen-
ty-four times. which gives him an average
Of As. Ganley also improved his work
with the stick by .0oI. Milan lost .O14
points. The team a whole held its own
in team batting with .245. and lost .Oo1 in
fielding
The team has played good ball with the
exception of the two games in Philadelphia
on the 3D. when the pitchers We're pounded
very hard. Patten does not seem to be
able to win his games any more and the
opposing batsmen take kindly to his deliv-
cry. Altizer is playing an excellent first
base and IS improving all the time. and he
seems to bat much better than when he
was at the short field position. He some
times is anxious to get the ball that he
takes his foot off the base but time will
remedy that fault. He is in the game from
star to finish. The team will be home to-
morrow for three games with the New
York Hghlanders. and will then go to
New York for three games. and then re-
turn for the rest of the season.
Starr the shortstop drafted by Manager
Cantilllon from the Youngstown team of
the Ohio-Pc PENNSYLVANIA League, has IA bat
ting record in thirty-seven games of 1867
and fielding record of 9i6. He made
eleven sacrifice hits and stole eighteen
bases. also made seven doubles and seven
double plays. With T. Smith. Mcbride and
Starr to choose from he should get good
hard-hitting one for 1898. provided he does
not make a trade for one The other re-
cruits drafted are very promising from their
work this season.