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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
STABS YOUNG GIRL
LAURA BLANKENsHTP HAS VERY
 UNPLEAsANT EXPERIENCE.
Held Down by a Man, snotherea by His Daughter While His Wife Stabbed Her in stde With
 Pocket Knffe

Florence. July z2.--(SpeciaI) )-TIeld down by a man and smothered by his daughter. while the wife and mother stabbed her with pocket knife, is the experience of Laura Blankensnip. a i6- year-oid orphan girl at Centre Star fourteen miles cast os Florence.
 Laura Blankenship. who lived with the family of Jim Mitchell. went with the children of the latter to pick black berries on the place of his brother. Henry Mitchell. Nora Mitchell, the wife of Henry. came to the black berry patch and ordered the oh hIidren away. Several nights later the Jim Mitcheiis were driving in wagon and invited the Henry Mttchells to ride with them. Instead of accepting the invitation. tlp- on learning that Laura Blankensfip was In the party they ordered her to get out, Mitchell telling his wife to
 do what you're going to do" After being repeatedly ordered to get out of the wagon the girl did so when Mrs. Mitchell taunted her and told her to strike her. Finding that Laura would not strike her. Mrs. Mitchell struck the girl and she promptly responded bv knocking her assaiiant down and Jumping on her.
 Seeing that the battle was not going to his liking, Mitchell dragged the girl on and held her. his daughter assist Ing by holding her apron over the Prostrate girls mouth. while Mrs. Mitchell stabbed her repeatedly in the side. At this Juncture the occupants of the wagon interfered and dragged the infuriated Mitchells of, but none too soon as any one of the stabs would have been fatal had the knife not been defiected by the girls ribs
 Jim Mitchell, with whom the girl makes her home, refused to prosecute his brother. but friends and neigh bors took up the case and had warrants sworn out for the arrest Of Henry Mitchell and his wife. The case was tried before Esquires Briggs. Lyles and Whitehead. who after hearing the evi- dence as stated above, fined Mrs Mitch ell S5 and costs and discharged the man. ~
 Much excitement followed the an- announcement of the verdict and the Mitchells are being severely condemned by the community
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

with to obey orders. Then is when those soldier buliies did laugh
 Arrest who?" they inquired between guffaws and called some pompous look ing stiff with shoulder straps under his ears and big brass rooster on the front of his cap This solomon's glory like chap stepped between his army and mine and demanded that we evac- uate In the sh ortest possible order. in- forming us that he knew of no prece- dent for arrestlng and detaininR Uncle Sam's army just on the eve of hght for the larceny or detention of q few bottles of soda water and that his men having been ordered to go forth and fight for their country without a min- ute's delay and he guessed that 1t was better that they obey. this time any way.
 well, sir, those dufrers proceeded to sail away with between Si,500 and $i,- 500 worth of my bottles while my crowd of police and sheriffs were hold ing a caucus to decide who had supe- rior Jurisdiction, them or Uncle Sam, and whether 1t would be wise or not 70 put the whole regiment in Mobile jail.
 T never heard another word from my bottles till the other day when met yellow negro who went off with the soldiers as cook. He shouted as soon as he saw me:
 !" Huh. Mr. Blank. dis am de first time i'se seen you since I saw you iy- in on de beach at Havana"
 You're "iyin'" yourself" I replied, T was never outside of the State of Alabama In my llfe.'
 I mean dat saw your name blow ed Into a soda water bottle over dare endur'en de war. and 1t made me so home sick liked to tainted. jes' CT thinkin' bout yer
 .LA sh. . I told him. but I do know that "blowed in" about si,so0 in soda water bottles that took an excursion over there and that not q breath of their ultimate fate had ever 'biowed' back In my direction"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
SOLDIERS EQUIPMENT
 BEING SHIPPED OUT FAST

With fresh consignment of military equipment on the grounds at the Can. ttol, AdJutant General Ribb Graves spent another busy day with his as- sistants yesterday. The total of sup. piementary uniforms, shirts. legGings and other paraphernaIia so far re. cetved for the Alabama National Guard represent cost of about s40,00o to tho War Department at Washington.
 Undoubtedly when this equipment is in the hands of those for whom it is intended, 1t will make of the Alabama militia the best fixed brigade that has ever represented the State. Tho office force of the Adjutant General is losing no time in reconsigning the baggage to the various commanding officers who have made requisition for the same.
 The idea is to put the parapherna- lia in the hands of the companies in time for the encampment which by present orders Is to begin July 30.
 The probability is growing strong for the soldiers to so to Birmingham instead of Chickamauga Park for en- campment. This would violently upset the plans of the commanding officers as well as of the Federal troops at Chickamauga, who had arranged for joint manoeuvers with the Alabama troops.
 1et, IT tnere IS no ouIbFedk or se- rious nature in Birmingham between the present and July 30, it Is possible that the troops will be transported on to chickamausa. It will depend upor the decision of the Governor. It is known that the idea of a brigade or regimental encampment in BirminR. ham is being seriously considered py the Governor.
 The report received yesterday from by the Adjutant General were of an encouraging nature. In fact, the conditions were pictured as about the easiest in the last few years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
COUNTY MULES SOLD.
Barbour County Board of Revert
 Holds Busy sessfon.

Barbour County Board of Revenue
 Holds Busy Sessfon.
 Eufaula. July 22.--(special.) )---The County Board of Revenue was In ses- sion here yesterday when routine busi- ness was transacted.
 Twenty-two of the mules that have been used in working the public roads, were disposed Of at public outcry on Broad Street and other effects pertain ing thereto will be sold as early as possible. It is not probable that any definite conclusion as to what method will be employed. will be decided upon soon further than the old system of wArning hands as previously prevailed.
 D, T.. Conner, A. M. Brown. R. B. Harrison and D. A. Dantzler compose pieasant party who have gone into camp ct the CowflSee creek. about six naiies north of the city where they will enjoy an outing in fishing and bathing for c week or ten days. Their camp will no doubt be invaded by numbers of visitors. including many of the fair sex during the week and gala time is anticipated.
 The citizens have succeeded in se- curing ( special train to attend the veterans' reunion at Clio Friday which will leave the city during the morning and return during the afternoon of the same day. Senator Joseph F. Johnston has accepted an invitation to deliver an address along with Colonel A. H. Merrill of this city and O. Ernest Jones of The Clio Free Press will act as mas ter of ceremonies and introduce the speakers. The citizens of Clio are ar. ranging every detail towards serving . grand barbecue and . great day is anticipated.
 Information has been received from Macon, Ga, that Louis Guice has great ly improved from his severe spell of sickness and his friends hope to hear of his speedy restoration to health.
 Colonel A. H. Merrill and wife who have been spending several weeks at Indian Springs, Ga, have returned home.
 e. P Roberts and family have re- turned from An absence of a month wis., iting relatives in Baltimore and other points north.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
FARMERS, UNION.

Annisfcn. July -lspecial )-rThe Calhoun County branch of the Farm efs' Union will hold q big convention at Choccolocco tomorrow, and the members of the Union look forward to this county.
 Noted speakers have been invited and the Southern Railway has been pre- vailed upon to arrange special courte- sies for the convenience of the dele gates to the convention, the fast pas- sengers. Nos. 2s and ss. having been instructed to stop there on Thursday and Friday. morning and evening. A large barbecue will be served. to the delegates. and every question that is before a Southern farmer today will be discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
Arrest a Regiment! Not Much;
 Not EUen for Taking Soda Water

A well known Montgomery business
 man tells this interesting story of an unpleasant and unprontabie experience In his career.
 T was living in Mobile when the Spanish h-American war broke out and was engaged in the soda water bottling business. I had long pull and a strong pull with certain influences and landed the soda water contract for the canteen at the army post where the soldiers were camped awaiting orders for active service In Cuba.
 Now this contract was a big one and good one. and I thought was the boy and no mistake in fact don't think would have swapped myself for General Shafter. Things were running as smooth as a canned" Republican National Convention and ordered bot ties and corks by the car load to supp ply my canteen trade. got cash on the spot for my soda water and at army contract prices at that. and was making money like a small mint
 ''So far, so good. One bright morn ing I was informed that the soldiers had been ordered to leave at once for Cuba. went out to where they were get my soda water bottles. had just put In a supply of several thousand fresh bottles.
 Not on your ginger pop" said the soldiers. when l asked for my bottles. mot bot. do you get from here. We are going to take this American fizz right along with us. bottles and all.s
 T protested. threatened and every thing else. but nothing doing. Finally I went back to the city and got com pany of deputy sheriffs and a squadron of police and went back to recover my bottles The soldiers gave us the horse laugh and kept packing bottles in avery piece. of baggage they had.
 Honestly, hated to do it under the but finally 1 said;
 Arrest the whole regiment
 My deputies and cops started forth-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
THAT SAME OLD BRAND OF
 PHEASANT WEATHER TODAY

The weather Is all right. The wealth. CT man said so himself.
 ssBut--"
 "oh. we'll" said the weather man. there are always kickers. Why over here in Georgia a huge sun dial in the center of "The Square" was the pride of the town. One citizen bet another s1,000 that he could get a petition signed by a majority of the qualified voters to build a shed over 1t. and he won"
 Pleasant weather with light and cooling showers over the cotton States yesterday: the same brand today. Heavy rains yesterday at ThomaRviiie. Ala. and Robelen. La.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
TWO MORE COUNTIES.

crenshaw aBd Perry County Tax Col
 IectOrs Make Good Showing.
 The tax collectors of two additional counties yesterday made their show ings They were c. E. King of Perry County and J. M. Horn of Crensha " County.
 The report of Mir. King showed col lections as follows; General State fund. s9699.36; soldiers tax, S3.9I243; school fund. $1i.735s3; poll taxes. S95T.
 The collections of Mir Horn of Cren- shaw County were as follows: State fund. $6. .309.57; soldiers tax, t2,535. 30 special school tax, S7,e32.sS and poll taxes Sl.696 .36.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
PARDON BOARD MET.
Probably Last Meeting of oaieiaIs n, fore Fall

Er0DaDiy Last Meeting of OaiefaIa ne.
 fore Fall.
 There was an extended meeting of the State Board of Pardons yesterda V morning in the ofice of Secretary os State Frank N. Julian, at which inc latter member. the State Auditor and the Attorney General were present several applications for clemency were considered but none of unusual in,norts ance.
 It Is understood that when the Gov ernor returns he will find on his desk number of favorable reconn enda- tions on petitions heard yesterday bv the Board. The Board will hardly meet again before the fall. unless some thing urgent demands their coming to- gether earlier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
A PAVING CAMPAIGN.
AHnfsten Reeidents Rejoice Bat Prop-
 erty Holden Protent.

Annfston Reeidents Retofce But Prop-
 erty Holders Protest.
 Anniston, July 92.-~(Speciaf .)-The Councilrnen from the Second Ward of the Model City arc being besieged on every side by tenants and property owners In their. jurisdiction and are locking forward hopefully to the meet Ing of the City Council tomorrow even- Ing, because in that Hseetfng they hope to be relieved of their troubles.
 Taking advantage of tho provisions of the new municipal code, the city fathers are waging paving campaign. and within the past six months about seven miles of cement paving has been laid, the cost of the work being as- sessed against the owners of abutting property The work has now been ex- tended 10 West Anniston. and while the residents of that section are rejoic- ing. the property owners are protesting and crying panic with ail the vehe- mence at their command.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
Postomce on ships.

Washington, July 22.--Arransements are being perfected for the lnstalIa- ton of a postofflce on every ship In the United States navy. authorization for thls action having been made at the last session of Congress. Enlisted men on each ship may be appointed as postmaster and assistant postmaster the regular pay to be increased 10 $500 and $500 year respectively
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
STOLE HORSE AND BUGGY.
F1OFala Stables Robbed at Midnight and Thieves Escape.

Florala. July 22.-(SpeciaI. )---Last night about 12 o'clock Marshal Tom Gibson discovered some one in and around H. A. Hughes's stables, but thinking nothing out of the ordinary. paid but little attention; but later on. seeing some one Ieadig a horse out of the stable. and making an investiga- tion, found that some unknown party or parties had succeeded in securing P. c. Dunn's horse and buggy and were making, good speed out of town.
 Mir. Gtbsou nottfled the deputy sher-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
NAsI GIVEN OVATION !.
He Declares That He WiII Vlndlcate
 His Good Name.

Naples. July 22-Nunzlo Nasi. who ment having been convicted of embez-. element of state funds. and who is now on his way to Sicily, was given an en- thusiastlc reception here today.
 The former Minister of Public In- struetion made a speech in which he declared that he was about to vindicate not only his own reputation, but that of the whole south of Italy. of which Sicily is a part.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
ONLY s1o.m.

Csnt an4 Pants nEaAs e order ana
 Guaranteed to R'ik by MoIps
 Dye Werixs.
 Our great cut price sale of crack -a- jack tailoring is stili going cn Come in Before the desirable patterns are ali gone.
 We guarantee at or no sale. Terms: Cash on delivery. HoIt's Dye works. 10e S. Court Street tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
MISS pI,CARLEY DEAD.
WeII-Knovvn Young Woman of Flor
 .waa HaaaAm A~ay

ence Passes Away.
 Florence. July 22 Especial )-Miss Hattie McCariey died yesterday morn ing at o'clock at the home of her mother. Mrs. J. T. McCarley. in this city.
 Miss McCarley was a native of Gen. tre Star and was well-known through out the county, having served effieiently as clerk in the Probate Ofiice of Lau- derdaie County for several years. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at e:So at the residence and the re- mains were taken today to Centre Star for nterment in the family burial ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
NEWS OF RECORD

The following notices of incorpora |. ton were filed yesterday with the see- retary of State:
 Chamber of Commerce Constructlon Company of Birmingham; capital stock Si0O,500; incorporators, leading busI- ness men of Birmingham.
 c, F. Lunsford Mercantile Company of Hacklebury; capital stock, Sl5.000: incorporators. c. P. Lunsford. R. ford.
 F. H. Lowe General Insurance ARen- cy Of Selma; capital stock. $l0.00O In- corporators. Percy Dawson, Frank Fl Love and H. A. Vaughan.
 Farmers Union Warehouse Couipanv V or Repton; capital stock SI0.00O: in- corporators. T. H. Brantley. J II English. E.. Matheny and others.
 C. L. Spain of Birmingham was yea terday appointed a notary public by the Governor.
 Warranty Deeds-The Fourth Ma. tional Bank to William D. Peck. Lot 5 and fifty-five acres of Lot 5, accord- Ing to plat and map of the Judge plantation, in Montgomery County, the entire plot containing 14s acres; con- isideration $6,500.
 William D. Peck, same property to 525. ''''n' P0'-
 A marriage license was issued VAS terday from the ohlce of the Judge of Probate to John A. HilI and Miss Car ry Marsh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
A OARD.

Mir. J. M. Cody. Mr. and Mrs. W. Frank Cody and Mir. and Mrs. Maxie D. Pepperman desire to extend thanks to neiRhbors and friends for their kind
 assistance in their recent bereavement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
WASHINGTON SEMINARY

Cor. North Ave. G Peaehtree, Atlanta, Ga, For girls and young ladies. established 1878. Number boarding students strictly limited to insure refined home life. Claases divided into small sections. persosnaI Rtfen- ton to each pupil. Faculty of Is specfal- tstR Conservatory advantages in MUSIC ART. BLocUTIoN Certificate admits 10 Vasear, Wellesley. etc. Catalogue freq.
 L. D. SCOTT, EMMA 5. SCOTT,
 Rrinetaeis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
S.S.S. At.s41K5 sAK5i cuRz HnM1

 ln hlo 
 
  with  medicine tonic value sndOtes and powerful disease by purify blood particle circulation yptcm the trouble
  and medical advice desired toail wrse
 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, ATKARTA GA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

no hurry about the work of register inE. Yet there is no disposition to de- lay 90 far as has been discovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23
Penni-Cola

The one best drink--is the result of scientific experiments. It is sold in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

If a man had twice as much more income he'd have two and a half times more expensive family,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

COLLEGE or PHYSICIANS AND supa-
 EONs, OF BALTIMORE, MD
 Offers medical students unsarpassad efin- ical and other advantages Modern satlio- ped building, uhsurPassed laboratorias. lv- inE-In Asylum Hospitals. etc S7th Annual Session begins Oct ist For eataloKus eds dress Chas, Y. Bevans M. D. Dean, GAawexa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

Ice Cold Mitchell Melons. Sandwich & Co.,, Phones 007 and BOS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-23

c. L. Spain of Birmingham was yes terday appointed notary public by the Governor "
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-05
WILL
BE in CABINET
WILL BECOME SECRETARY Or
WAR AFTER VISIT TO THE
THE PHILIPPINES.
Am united Press.l

WASHINGTON, D. G, Dec. 81
Luke E. Wright, of Tennessee, the
present was secretary, will be continu.
ed in that position until near the end
Of next year. He will then retire and
be succeeded by Charles F. Magoon
OF Nebraska, NLagoon Is now the pro.
yfsfonal governor of Cuba. His ser
vices in that capacity will end Janu
ary 2s. when the government of that
Island will be turned over to the newly
elected officers and American inter
vention Will cease.
After a month or so vacation, Ma
goon will be sent to the Philippines to
make tour of investigation of those
islands. This Is expected to occupy
about six months. On his return
shortly before the meeting of the first
regular session of the Btxy-first con,
gress. he will be made War Secretary
The United Press is in position to
state that this program has been def
nitely settled upon.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-05
TELEGRAM SENT
BY Mr.. TAFT
PREsIpENT-ELEcT SENDS GREET,
lNGs TO DELEGATES OF THE
MINING CONGRESS.


PtTTSBURG, Pa. Dec. William
Howard Taft, Presidentelect OF the
United States. sent message of en-.
couragement and good cheer to the
delegates OF the American Mining
Congress in session here, in which he
promised cooperation in the work OF
conserving the natural mineral re
sources Of the country as well as in
the adoption of life saving devices for
use in mines. He expressed regre,
at being unable to attend and lauded
the organization for the work it has
done. NJ
The last morning session was put
in largely in discussing Of mineral re.
sources and mining laws of the sew
eral States from which the delegates
hail.
Col. A, C. Brownlee, Colorado; H
Foster Balm, Illinois, and s. A. Tay.
lor. Pennsylvania, were elected direc
tors to serve three years.
The resolutions committee made Its
report and number Of important pa,
pers which have been under consider.
alton weer disposed OF. The resoln
tion introduced by Congressman ]. G
McHeny of this State providing for
a tax of one cent on each ton OF bitum
inous coal and one.half cent levy on
each ton OF anthracite, the proceeds to
be used for the benefit Of dependents
Of miners injured in disasters, was re.
ferred to the board of directors of the
congress and then to be taken charge
of by committee of three, which will
decide upon final disposition.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-05
CRUISER SANK
THIS MORNING
THE YANKEE WENT DOWN IN a
FEET OF WATER BUT GREW
WAS SAVED.
CRy United press.)

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Dec. g.
The U, s. Cruiser Yankee, on its way
to this port under tow of tugs and
escorted by the Collier Lebanon, after
being successfully floated yesterday
from Hen and Chickens reef by John
Arbuckle's compressed air scheme
sank again this morning in Al feet Of
water of the lee shore of Pennikase
Island. Commander Marsh and the crew
of rs wreekers we're taken off by the
tugs and brought to this city. Chief
Engineer Witherspoon insisted on re.
naming on board with six men. When
the ship finally went down they had to
fee to tine forward rigging, from
which htey were taken with great dit.
ficulty The vessel sank by the blow.
ing out of an air port, which permitted
the flooding of the compartments con.
tanning the three giant compressors.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-05
BOYDsTONH has
IL MAJORITY
soAHb FINISHED RE.
COUNT IN FAiRMoNT DIS.
TRIcT LAST EVENING.

The canvassing board finished up
Fairnlout district last evening BIZ fin,
ish!ng precinct No. s. Fleming school
House. Tne vote for Robinson. MUIR.
ray, Lllley, Davis and Parrish remain.
ed the same as returned by the com
missloners. Hubbard. Arnett, Amos
and Fleming each lost one vote. John
N. MILAN and veach each lost two
Nstes. Ice. Phillips. Conaway an4
Meredith taca gained one vote. M. v,
MILAN, Black and Morris each gained
two votes.
T. W. Boydston was elected justice
OF the peace by a majority of IA votes
over Leigh R. Fleming, the Demo.
cratic candidate.
George e. Amos gufs to the mex:
precinct with lead of six votes over
Calvin D. Conaway.
The canvasslng board did not re.
count any votes to-day on account OF
It's being a regular day for the county
court TO sit,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1908-12-05
To Entertain schooImates,

Miss Ruth Arnett wiH entertain a
fsw friends at dinner this evening at
aer home on Barney and Main streets
complimentary TO Miss Madaline Moy-
sr and Miss Lena ELIAS, members Of
the @David Garrck" Co. which plays
at the Grand tonight. Both young la
dies We're schoolmetes Of Miss Arnett
and Carney Christie at Leland Powers
Dramatic School in Boston, Miss
Meyer plays the leading female part
and Miss Elias plays the part Of Mrs.
Smith. Tonight Mr.. Christie will en-
tertain q number of friends at box
party at the Grand for the performs
ance.