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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
CHILDREN's DAY.
Entereating Exercises at sGobi

knteEe91An& Exercises at Mobtle
 Church.
 Mobile, June 7.--(SpeciaI. )---Chil- dren's Day was celebrated at the St. Francis Street Methodist Church this morning with a program of recitation and song as follows:
 Recitations by the children, using letters which they placed on a cross about six feet high-Faith--Hope-- Love. Realization, "A Little Tots Advice to Come to Sunday schooI-Miss Mary Robb.
 Song. Little Ones Like Ms"-Ey the Primary Class.
 Solo, by Miss Alice Lull, with the Sunday School Joining in the chorus.
 Song by the School. You May Have the Joy Bells Ringing in Your Heart" Chorus. six male voices, selected from the School.
 Announcements by the superintend- ent and a vote of thanks of the Sunday School to those assisting in the ser- The closing song, Love Divine"
 Two hundred and ffty-two members were present and the services were en- joyed by all.
 Among those present were four of the oldest Sunday School workers in the State, Mrs. Baker, who joined in 1858. Wm. Stewart, ST., who joined in 1857, Charles Spies. who joined in 1857 and R. E. Daly, who has been In the work since 1866.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
HORSE sHoEING.

BOOST for the growth of our prosperou city, we are the pioneers of modern horse shoSing. Ask your neighbors. Talley Horse shc0lnR Co.. Madison Ave. -9e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
Prnnchea to Nagrees.

Birmingham, June 7.-(SpeciaL)-- Rev. Frank P. Culver. D. D.. pastor of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist Church, this afternoon preached the annual ser mon at the commencement exercises of the Niles Memorial College. the negro Methodist institution of learning locat- cd between Birmingham and Bessemer. 4 number of white people attended the exercises today. The commencement at this college will be continued Tuesday and Wednesday morning and Wednes- day nignt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

I HAVE secured . two story house close in, between Perry and Lawrence streets. which I can remodel to suit purchaser. to have the appearanoe Of and will be as good as new l can sell the house and lot for less 1881 or telephone Edw. 8. Watts at i7s.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
rfoba,e,. 4snapper cIun.. !.

Mobile. June 7.--(Special. )--"snap- DOT Club" is the name given a new or ganization launched yesterday for the purpose of furnishing pleasure and amusement to it's members and which has among it's members some of the most prominent business men. The following officers have been chosen: T. B. wiliison. General Manager: W. M. Wilson. Secretary: W. M. Wilson. N. c. Davis. J. l.. cawthon. R. W. Horn and ". M. Newton. Board of Directors. The club is open to membership of both sexes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
MARINE NEWS.

Port Eads, June 7.--Arrived: Steam. CTS Matador (Br.) Oxburg. Liverpool via Mexican ports; Utstein (Nor Knudsen, Puerto Cortez; Ellis, (Nor ) Irgens, Colon via Port Limon.
 Sailed: Stermers Julia Luckenbach, Cornell. Pace Arkadia, Grifiths. Pace. Progresso (Nor. Mikkelsen. Manzanil- la and Cienfuegos via Galveston; City of Mexico (Nor.) Ravn. Vera Cruz and Tampico; Candidate (Br.) Booth, Liv- ernooI: Jacob Bright (Br. ) Lewis. Pen- sacola; Apponattox (Br.) Nader, Bo- cas- del Toro via Colon; steam yacht Daisy. Stevenson, Norfolk.
 Galveston, June 7.--Arrived: Steam CTS Livingston (Nor ) Olsen. F'ronte- ria; Polhmhall (Br.) Mahn, Calivetta,
 Sailed: None.
 Cleared: None.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
A noulinw A..oclntion.

Mobile. June 7.-(Special. )--Local bowling enthusiasts have . movement on foot to organize Southern Bowl ing Association and form circuit of Mobile. Montgomery. Nashville, Allan ta and New Orleans, and adopt e sched- ule. stipulating number of match games to be played between each of the teams. One of the local bowling al- leys proposes to install in his place a wire and score board and give each game played in the circuit in detail. Mobile athletes have developed quite a fad for the pin game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

FOR sALE--A pretty two-story seven-room house in swell neighborhood. just finished; have got to leave city and will sell for
 --11-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
Survivors Re-union in Bfrmin~ham
 .Tuma f0

Survivors Re-union In Bfrminghan
 June 10.
 The meeting of survivors of Gracie.s Brigade. promises to be an exceeding ly interesting affair. A large number have promised to attend. They live in nearly all the Southern States. most of them of course being in Alabama. Col. Archibald Oracle. son of the brave Confederacy will be present He has been untiring in his efforts to gather up information and arranging the war record of the regiments composing the Brigade, as well as personal informa- ton about those members who are stilI living. The headquarters Of the brigade will be at Hotel Jefferson and all who attend the reunion next week should report on their arrival and register their names.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
rTopILE,s NEW HOTEL.
Company wIn Dlreet Management of

Company WiII Direct Management of
 Rattle House.
 Mobile, June 7.--(Special.)- )--It comes from one interested in the New Battle House that the new hotel will be run under the direct management of the directors of the company.
 It is known that a number of hotel men all over the country have been making propositions to lease the prop erty, but it appears that the difference in the amount offered and the amount asked in consideration of lease is so large that all negotiations have been called of. and the company has deter mined to secure the services of some competent hotel man to place at the head of the hotel and to run it under the management of the directors.
 Work on this handsome hotel is pro- gressing rapidly and the contractors expect to turn the building over for oc- cupancy in the early part of October.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE--Dont forget the place, 91e Dexter Avenue, next door to the Grand Theatre, fine ripe peaches for sale by M.
 N. Dawson. --l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
sEr. CuIpepper,. Meetinw.

Mobile. June 7.--(Special. )--Rev. J. B. Cuipepper. a noted evangelist of Georgia, held a special service for men in the Mobile Theatre this afternoon at o'clock. A large crowd was pres- ent and enjoyed the services, especially the special arranged program of mu- sic. Mir. culpepper, assisted by his son, opened a series of tent meetings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
PAPER HANGING.

WILL. Paper rooms and furnish paper aa cheap as $4. 50 per room for short time only.
 Austip's Wall Paper Parlor. Phone 19as, z2M Commerce. --30t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

M. T. Judge. wm. H. Johnson. John l. Clarke. W. B. Saxon, Chales schwaemmie. T. B. Martin. D. R. Ly- man. T. E. spottswood. T. T. Dor
 mon. E. l.. Russell W. A. Bass, sam B. Brown, A. P. Pistoie. H. AustiIi, H. R. Crichton. c. w. Gazzam, W. E. Micl<ie. 1T. E. Jones. J. E.. Brown. IT B. Foster. c. B. Gwin, W. N. Bolton. Theo. Warner, T S. Lombard, !. R. Williams and R. E. Daly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
McGiII Institute. RgohsIA

Mobile. June 7.--(speciai,)- )--The Me- Gill Institute will hold It's closing ex. ercises in the institute building on Government Street Thursday night at o'clock. Diplomas will be awarded the following graduates by Bishop Edward F. Allen: Sidney c. Patterson, Thom- as A. ouigley. B. A. Carlin. N. P. Boulet and Wilmer Jarvis. This is the tenth year of this inetitufe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
MOBILE VETS TO LEAVE.
Gulf City Men Who VIII Attend The
 Reunion.


 Mobile, June 7.--(Special. .)---Raphael Semmes Camp, and Jones M. Withers Camp of the United Confederate Vet erans, and the George Dixon Camp of the United Sons of Veterans, have conn pleted all arrangements to attend the ginning Tuesday.
 Four special coaches and sleepers have been engaged by the three camps which will leave here for the reunion Monday night
 Following is partial list of those of the two Confederate camps who have arranged to go Monday night: Fran Lyons, H. s. Prince, A. J. Wooiey, Green Rasberry, W. J. Walker, J. J. Crist, E. L. Knightn James Byrnes, John McArthur, Saffo1d Berney, J. L. Harris, A. c. Pickens, Thad Partridge,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
RTr. MilIa in nrahiIa.

Mobile. June 7.--(Special. )---John Proctor Mills. musician and composer. of Montgomery, has arrived in the city and Is the guest of his sister. Mrs. ]. D. Torrey at the Windsor Hotel. MT. Mills will remain in the city and at- tend the Music Teachers Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
BLACK ESCAPES MOB
SAM BROWN IS IN JAIL IN PENsA-
 COLA.
He is the Negro Who Assaulfed Albert Jerni9nn whIe Driving Him
 Death of Aged Mrs.

Psnsacoia. Fla. June T.--tspecial.J-- Narrowly escaping being iynched by tnfuriated citizens near Freeport, Sax, Brown, a negro desperado. was landed In the jail here this afternoon. being brought on a launch from Freeport by J. T. Mccaskill. But for the presence of mind and prompt action of the lat- ter Brown would today be swinging from the end of a rope.
 The negro Is the one who last week iured Albert Jernigan, prominent lumber nanufacturer of Freeport Into this County and after driving him into the country about seven miles drew a revolver and held up Jernigan. robbing him of large sum of money. Not sat. isied with robbing the man who had already advanced him money. Brown with the revolver pointed at the head of Jernigan. proceeded to curse and ing to shoot him and 1t Is believed would have done so but for the ap- pearance of team not far distant
 The negro then lied. but committed other crimes. and was traced.
 A large reward was offered and this caused the negroes to give his where abouts away to officers. The latter ar- rested the desperado Saturday night and this fact spread throughout the neighborhood resulting in the forma- ton of q mob to lynch him. Mr. Mo- Caskill learned of th.s, and going to the officers secured custody of the ne- gro and placing him in a boat made for Pensacola. The mob. 1t is stated, followed for a short distance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
non. hound sfountaap pepot

Centre, June 7.---(Specfal )~-Burslars made a raid on the Southern Railway depot at Round Mountain last night and wrought considerable damage to the building and furniture but did not get much revenue.
 They tore out the cash drawer and got about 31o in change and about that sum in stamped envelopes that stamps. No arrests have been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
The Hardware Men.

Mobile, June Especial )---A num- Der of Mobilians prominently connected with the different hardware interests in this city left late Iast night for Hot Springs. Ark, to attend the meeting of the Southern Hardware Jobbere' As- sociation. which oonvenes in that city June 9-11.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

There is absolutely nothing In thA ureSSinG prOcena to lnjure Q suit in the least, no matter now Oste= repeated. Time requiredi from one hour to two days HOlt's Dye Works, telephone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
wANTED-fEMALE HELP.

WANTED-white girls to do general house.
 work in private homes; fair waseas moders ase work. good treatment and good oppor. five out of town may write The Salvation Army, Montgomery, Ala. Otherwise may
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

Awafn Monday we are going to clean every pair of gloves brought to the store for 10 cents, aIH eOlors, all lengths but you must bring them.
 French Ury Cleaning Co.,, EOS Dexter. 2f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

The remains of Matt Clay, who died here at a late hour last night, were this afternoon shipped to his home, Go. lumbus. Miss, for interment. The de- ceased was a brother of Mrs. J. Irwin Burgett of this city and had several other relatives who reside at Macon, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
CITY sUEs MERRILL.

Mobile Claims SS,O8O as Premium on
 Bonds.
 Mobile. June 7.--(speeial. l--Citv At- torney B. B. Boone has filed q suit against F. B. Merrill, former President of the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City railroad for ss.osO. the amount oe daro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
ouebee TrI-csntennial.

Paris. June 7.--Admiral Jaureguiber- French mission which will take part in the celebration of the Quebec tri-cen- tennfal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

It is announced that Spring Hili Col- ieee will confer the degree of Doctor of Laws on Hon. George J. Sullivan at the approaching commencement. Mr. Sullivan Is slated to deliver the ans nuaI address.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

when Dry. Drink PEP-To-LAc.
 A deltctous refreshfuR, thirst-ouenchine beverage--afds digestion--contatns nd dopS or heart stirnuiauts. Sc. at soda founts adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

women of the Dauphin Way Baptist Church announce lawn party Tues dav evening from to 10 o'clock at the residence of B. H. McBee. sSs Dauphin Street. . ..ss .. ,..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
WANTED---MALE HELP.

energetic saissman to travel Alabama, Georgia and Florida: call or address ]. D. M., 36e-1l First Nat. Bank Bldg. City. --s-St WANTED--Reliable representative for old line life insurance company in every coun- ty In Southeast Alabama Write at once to David W. W. Fuller. Montgomery. Ala. bauaa -s-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
MIsOELLANEOUR

WE ARE Receiving daily the finest home grown tomatoaR and @ fBn tine Of eA0iea ss4stshlss. Msahaa MorriA '2hsnaa as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

The contract for the erection of the new convent of the Sisters of Mercy has been awarded to W. H. Powers 6 Co, of this city. The bid is sso, 900. The building will be three stories and basement and will be located at the corner of Bayou and St. Francis Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
WANTED-STTUATTON.

Al ENGINEER out of work, wants job in small town. D. c. Electric plant preferred.
 Address P. O. Box 45s Montgomery- s-st ...---,-57,-.,,,-=S~-@,=-7S -, 1Sss;.. .55.,-- = change poaition: good correspondent and capabel Of taking charge of office: high est reference. Address O. M,. care Adverti- ser. --e-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
TYPEWRTTERs.

NEW and second hand typsWriters for aalA
 machines of all makes reneed- repaired and exchanged: supplies and aecs4sorieA 8- I=
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

The following Is the attendance of the Sunday Schools this morning. Government Street Presbyterian. 207. St, Francis Street aBptist, 2s6.
 st. Francis Street Methodist. s62. Central Presbyterian, 14S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
sIrs. Ronifax bend.

Mrs. c. J. Bonifay, one of the oid- est residents of Pensacola. died here today at the age of 77 years. She was connected with the oldest and most prominent family in the city. being a descendant of the Spanish Who nfst settled in Pensacola.
 She had been i'll for some weeks but her death was hastened by the disap- pearance of her son, Richard H. Boni- fay the lumber manufactures, who dis appeared from McDavid last week and who Is supposed to have been drowned in Escambia River
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

Rev. E. B. George delivered an able address, Moral Athletices." this af- ternoon. Mr. E. H. McBee rendered . solo. His Eye is on the Sparrow"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
LINDSAY IS DROWNED
MOBILE MAN LOSES LIFE AT FORT
 MORGAN.
WOOdmen of the WorId, Led by NFr. Boone. UnvelI Monuments sst MagneIia Cemetery to nead
 of the order.

Mobile, June .T.--(speciai Charles P. Lindsay, a resident of Mobile, was drowned by being caught in an under tow while in swimming at Fort Morgan today.
 Lindsay is a saw nler and was em. ployed by Clarke & CO. who are con- structfng a new sea wall and fortifca- ton at the fort His body has been found and will be brought to Mobile for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

Sidney P. Levy, one of the local man agers of the Lyric Theatre. and the composer of the new opera, Jack and Jill," which has fairyesque pretentions. left last night for New York. where he will book his new work and con, finue q course in dramatic work in one of the institutions there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
KODAK FINISHING

SEND in your films and plates, we use the best material on all amateur work. 6chulge Studio. Montgomery. A!a- -u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
WANTED--A0ENTs.

A MANUFAcTuRER's permanent huainsss sales pariors for the best specially dress shoe for men and womeni outsslls all oth- ers every person a possible customer; Nc Risk: answer now. kushion Komkort Shoe Co, South St., Boston, Mass. ---2-Tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

Ts s.,tR h ssott HsDscialists" P. O Box NO. a. AdontEOmery. Ai@-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
FURNITURE.


 FURNITURE--Fuil line of summer goods. hammOcks. refrigeratora. Mosquito fr&mea porch chairs and settoeA Cash or credit. Gay a Sightler. Phone 17t5, 3s Commerce
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

Six monuments were unveiled by For est Camp No. 1. woodmen of the World. at Magnolia Cemetery this af- ternoon at the annual memorial ser- vices.
 The exercises were led by Sovereign B. B. Boone in a most impressive man ner, and were participated in by For est Camp and the women of the Wood men Circle. The attendance was very large and all of the graves were GOV" cred with flowers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
THE NEWS OF MOBILE
NEW CATHOLIC CHURCH DEDrCAT-
 ED BY BISHOP.
Church of the Pure Heart of Mary Is Received by Bishop AIlen--Sev- ernI Priests Present and
 Rnrxfcfuafe. fi


 Mobile, June lisp eciaL )--The Cath- olfc Church of the Pure Heart of Mary, at the northeast corner of seng- stak street and Davis Avenue. was dttinsiy dedicated this morning at I0:s0 o'clock.
 The services were conducted by the Right Reverend Edward P. Alien Bishop of the Diocese of Mobile. A solemn high mass was said WlIn rather Dennis, of Birmingham. as the celebrart. The deacons of the mass were Rev. Father Murphy. Rev. Father Kenny. of the Providece lnfirnnary, ana Rev. Father McNamara, of Montgom- ery. The dedicatory ceremony was de- iivered by Rev. Father Kelly, of scran- ton. Miss.
 Tonight the Rosary was said by Rev. Father McNarnara. closing win the Henediction of the Blessed Sacrament
 Both services were largely attended there being present a delegation rom ecra ntol1 and Mon Louis Island.
 Tomorrow is ''tag day." and every person tagged will be expected to do- nate a penny or more, the proceeds or which will go to the Boys Club of Mobile. The event has been thorough lv Advertised and the result and meth cd of tagging will be watched with in- terest. as many seem to fail to under stand just in what manner the tagging will be effected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
GRAcrn,s BRIGADE.

The Fama Naeional cigar is the best nickel cigar on earth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
MANUFACTURES RECORD.

FOR 22 YEARS I have made cigars In Montgomery. Bankers. lawyers. planters and
 U. S. Senators smoke Rosg CiGarA ios
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
CROCKETT ARSERIC-LITRIA SPRINGS
 AND BATHS

Opens June 1st. elevation z.o0o Ieeti Snres Rheurnatic and skin Troubles. Nervous Pros. tratlon, Kidney and Bladder Disorders and Female Irregularities. Clears and oeauti-
 NJ C. THOMAS.
 Crockett Sprinzs. Ys-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
LOST.
TAGGING AND TIES.

WE CAN save you money on second hand baRKdng and ties. See or write us before buying. M. sabal & Son, Montgomery. Ala
 -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
Typewriter Circular Letters.

IMPOSSIBLE to detect them from the by new process; names filled in to match ; prices on application. Miss Willie E. CarmI.
 chael 7i3 First National Bank Bids. Phone 30b3. -3Ot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
PLUMBING.

I INVITE your specifications on all kinds of plumbing. Special attention given repair
 work. Estimates cheerfuily furnlshsd. P. !. Bressingham, 30A Dexter, Phone 2S5. --sot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08

WANTED-You to illustrate your ads. with aetractivensAs of any ad. talk 1t over with
 The Advertiser Engraving Company. Phone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
NEW BARBER SHOP.

NEW BARBER sHoP--Impsrial Baxber ehop 1unt opened under tho Exchange Ea- tional Bank Thoroughly Antisaptic Inc Strumsnts stertliSod. White barbara EAA@ isfaction guaranteed. W. c. Murphy, Mar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-08
MAPPING.

ting in the South We carry the IaFEsst stock in the city. we placed specifications os present stock last June. hence are overload week ending May Soth. A. O. Rhodes co.
The oasis., 1908-04-04
The Phoenix Boomer at NogsIes.

A. Redewill, piano king of Ari- zona and Phoenix booster, was again in Nogales the early part of this week, on his way to Guaymas, Alamos and Mazatlan, Mexico.
 That man Redewill is the same versatile citizen, loquacious music man and above all, an irrepressible Arizona booster. He could sell more pianos if he did not spend so much hot air on the beauties and remarkable progress in Phoenix, his home town. On every occasion of his regular visits to Sonora he has new theme to expound. Once 1t was in relation to the great Ter ritorial Fair which proved such success; on another occasion it was the Board of Trade of Phoenix. The dictionary doesn't contain enough adjectives and words of adulation as applied by Redewill to the excellent Board of Trade of Phoenix and the remarkable achievements of that body of ener- getic citizens.
 Now it is the big boom that
The oasis., 1908-04-04
Contest Notice.

Department Of the Interior United States Land Office, Phoenix, Arizona, March !, 190S- sufficient contest affidavit having been fled in this office by Edward E. Ho!ler, contestant against Homestead entry No. 3765, made April l6, 1901, for Lots ,, j, and and E l5SWI4 Sec. l8 and Lots and 3, Section 19 Township 24 S.. Range II E., by Maurice Breen, Contested in which 1t is alleged that said Maurice Breen has wholly abandoned said Entry for more than months last past and has in no way compiled with the law i'll respect to residence and he has failed to cultivate or improve said land in any manner, and such absence was not due to service in the army, navy or marine corps of the L. s. said parties are hereby notified to appear. respond, and offer evidence touching said allegation at 10 o'clock a. m. on April ?, 1908, before Allen T. Bird, Clerk of the Court at Nogaes, Arizona. (and that final hearing will be held at 10 o'clock q m.. on May II, 190s before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Phoenix. 4. T)
 The said contestant having, in proper affidavit filed Feb. F, 1908. set forth facts which show that liter due diligence personal service of this notice can not be made, it is hereby ordered and directed that such notice be given by due and proper publication.
 FEN II. HILDRETH, Register. March l4-April F.
The oasis., 1908-04-04

PhoeAix Is going to have as every indication points out, According Co Mr Hedewill there is nothing to impede the boom that Is coming to the Salt River Valley.
 The Tonto dam is now one- third completed and in a year water will be running from its canals; in short time a new trans continental railroad will be fin ished, placing Phoenix on the main trunk line. The railroad is now completed from Phoenix to Parker on the Colorado river, distance of l60 miles towards Los Angeles; while on the eastern side it runs now beyond Kelvin towards Bowie; also 160 miles from Phoenix. The beet sugar plant will be running again in short time; greater acreage in cantaloupes, oranges and grain will be under cultivation "a third greater than ever in the history of the Valley. The Board of Trade with it's 10000 new pamph. lets distributed all over the country has already succeeded in having multitude of homeseekers come to locate in Phoenix and the Valley. Thus, says Mir. Redewill, every in dication points out to a boom for Phoenix.
 MT. Redewill left Nogales Mon- day in hurry as he wished to reach Magdalena Bay in time to have some snap shots at the big American fleet while at target practice