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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
LOTS AUCTIoNED OFF.
Mississippi and Alabama Fair AssOcia-
 fion Neta Neat Sum.

TiOn Nets Neat Sum.
 Columbus. Mss, Dec. ls.-(Special.) ) -Forty lots belonging to the Missis- sippi and Alabama Fair Association were sold at public auction today, and brought an average of nearly s10O each the sale having netted the asso- ciation sS.s6o.
 The lots sold all lie west of Market Street, and as the fair grounds proper are east of thls thoroughfare the plant remalns intact. The grand stands. sta bles and race track are all on proper ty still owned by the Association, and even in the event that the purchasers of lots desire to at once begin the erection of houses 1t will not be neces- sary to disturb any of the buildings de- voted to fair purposes.
 The directors received a larger sum than was anticipated as a result of the sale, and 1t Is more than probable that the plan to dissolve the Association and discontinue the holding of County fairs will be abandoned. The Assocla- tion owes the Merchants and Farmers Bank ss,44s. and after the money re- ceiyed from the sale of the lots has been paid to the bank there will still be an indebtedness of nearly $l,50O on the property. It Is understood that the bank is willing to carry this debt and CT change of mind the fairs will con- einue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
KILLS SWEETHEART
YOUTH SHOOTS GIRL WHO RE-
 JECTED HIM.
James B. Harmon Commits a Brutal Murder and Flees, But Later SGrrenders to the
 Police.

SomerviIle. Mass. Dec IS--Enraxed because Miss Maud Martley had reject ed him, James B. Harmon, the 1s-year- old son of Police Sergeant James M Harmon. shot and killed her on the street here today.
 Miss Hartley was the daughter of Mrs. R. Agnes Hartley, a physician.
 When Miss Hartley fell, Harmon lift ed the body and threw it on the steps of a nearby store with the remark "There, I've finished her." He then fled, but h1f an hour later surrendered to the police.
 Miss Hartley had recently informed Harmon that she did not care for his attentions because of certain bad habits she heard the boy had acquired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
ReIuctnntIx Consented.

Chicago. Dec. 1s.-The Tribune to- day prints the following special news article under a Washington date:
 'Philander c. Knox, now serving as United States Senator from Pennsyl. vania, will be Secretary of State in Mir Taft's Cabinet. The request has been made by Mir. Taft and Senator Knox has consented to serve.
 His consent was given with some reluctance, as he practically had chosen the National Legislature as the field where his abilities could be used to much better advantage than in the ex- ecutive department of the Government.
 Tt is realized by those who are ec- quainted with the circumstances in the matter that Mir. Knox. in agreeing to take the foreign affairs portfolio, is making a great sacrifice of his per sonal inclination. He feels. however. that if MT. Taft believes him to be the right man for this high and import ant office, it is his duty to comply with Mir. Taft's desires.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
TALKS OF MOBILE
REV. BROOKS LAWRENCE SAYS LAW
 WON'T BE VIOLATED.
Ne {. Earnest in His Belief That Me- hfle win Abide by Statutcry Law PravfAng Prohihtfisn
 fm State.

Birmingham. Dec. is.--(Speciai. l--- That Rev Brooks Lawrence the State superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League in Alabama. with headquarters in Birmingham. Is in earnest in his belief that Mobile will abide by the statutory law providing prohibition throughout Alabama. is suggested In an editorial that appeafs in the latest edition of The Citizen. which is pub lished here. and which carries his name as managing editor. This editorial reads az follows:
 sasebale slanaered.
 wherever we go we are met with the question, What Is Mobile, Ala" go- ing to dor Now tIns question implies that Mobile Is different from other communitIes, but we. want to state with as much emphasis as the types wlll permit that Mobile is as good as any other community in Alabama or any other State. 1t is true we expect that some of the agencies of evil will exist in Mobile after the first day or January next. and it is also true that there may be some disposition on the part of certain officials to connive at sha vinIation of the prohibition laws. but this is the history of practically every community. One thing about Mobile that must not be overlooked is the splendid citizens she possesses wno mean 10 see that these and other laws are enforced. To imply that Mobile IS different from other communities IS q vile islander. She ranks second in her support of the Anti-saloon League movement and The activities of her cit- izAnship along this line had as much to do with prohibition in Alabama as the activities of any other citizenship. Mobile is all right and will give good account of herself in the days to come.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
estimate by States follows:
COUNTERS STEALS FORKS
Lmeyscan Woman Claims To Be Wife
 aR a AfAhHzvmmm

Ameyscan Woman Claims To Be Wife
 of a N0bleman.
 Washington, Dec. fs--"I am the wife of Count Brokenheinus won Lowen- heilm, a Dane."
 This was the statement made fin the police court here today by Mrs. A. L. Rogers, an American, who was convict ed of stealing six silver forks while housekeeping at the home of Ralph L.. Gault,, in this city, and sentenced to ninety days in jail in default of $50 fine.
 Mrs. Rogers testified her father was successful business man in Dallas. Tex. where she was married in 1897. and that she had separated from her husband.
 Tt was another of those interna. tional marriages" said she. My hus- band kissed me ono morning. walked out of the door and have never seen him since"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
WARREN Is GUILTY
PROMINENT MAN MAILED OBSCENE
 LETTERS.
AEraa3ned fn Federal Court Citizen of Jackson Aamlts the Charge and tm Fined
 af.000.

Mobile. Dec. Especial. )--Plead- ing guilty to an indictment returned by the Federal grand jury at it's last session charging him with sending ob- scene and lswd letters through the malls, Benjamin H. Warren. promi- nent man of Jackson. Ala, and Presi- dent Of the bank at that place. was fined sl.000 today.
 warren, accrding to the indictment. sent indecent proposals and letters through the mails to female mem beg Of q poor but respsctablek family ok Jackson.
 ~sWarfen was caught when the let ters were So numerous that the au- thorlties were called in and they trappaA him with 6 decoy letter. War ren Is high in church and social and business affairs of Jackson, but no efforts were made to keep the mat ter quiet here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
Guentn of bod FeIIoyva.

Colonel J. W. Mayne, department commander of the Patriarchs Mill tant and Captain J. W. Smith. inspec- tor of the department at East Lake were tonight the guests of local odd Fellows. their visit being to inspect Mobile Canton No. the event taking place in Temperance Hall tonight when an elaborate program was carried out
 The visit of the two oflcials has been looked forward to with much pleasure by local odd Fellows and they did themselves proud in enter taining the distinguished visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
NEWS OF GREENv1LLE.
Bad Negro Held for Highway RObbsr,

Bad Negro Held for Highway Robbery.
 CreenviIIe. Dec. 1S.-fSpeeial)- sheriff Watson has arrested Boose Clements. a negro of bad character, and who has been going under a num- Der of aliases. The charge for which he Is now In jail Is highway robbery
 Last Sunday afternoon, near Chap man. this County, 50 report says. Boose met another negro in the public road, and pulling his gun on him, ordered that he proceed at once to shell out what money he had. and lay 1t on the ground This he proceeded to do. The negro had but s1.4S. and after putting that down he was told to go.
 1t WaR not long before the facts vera
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
ARRESTS BUD ALLEN
CHARGED WITH MURDER OF HIS
 UNCLE.
hhood Hounds of Sheriff Van Peit FcI- low Trail From Scene of Murdex to tDndS
 AIlen,n Hosne.


 Pensacola. Fla. Dee. 1s.--(special.)-- Shertn Van Pelt returned to the city last night from Holt, Fla. where he went upon request of Sheriff Mitchell or Santa Rosa County, to assist in the capture of the murderer of Dave Ad- sms. who was shot at his home Thurs
 Sheriff Van Pelt carried his blood hounds with him and they took the tran. following it for ten miles to the home of Bud" Alien, nephew of the aead man, who was arrested and Is held on the charge of murder.
 :. According to what was learned by the local sheriff. Bud" Allen and his uncle. Dave Allen. had been on bad terms for several weeks. or since a fight in which. the latter was injured and caused the arrest of his nephew. Thursday night Dave Allen went to his home near Holt. after finishing his work. and with his s-year-old daugh- ter went out to feed the cattle. 1t was just after dark and as he passed into the cattle pen. some person hidden be. hind rail fence only about twelve feet distant, fired the contents of 6 shot gun into his chest. The gun was loaded with buckshat and the death was instantaneous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
BulIalnr Tserml. nef,.es,

No third-class buildings will be erected on Palafox Street. the main thoroughfare of the city. in future. provided tIis Board of Works follows the precedent 1t set at it's meeting last night. when it positively refused to grant a permit for the erection of a building Of this class near the site of the proposed half million dollar hotel. The board stated that no permits will be granted for buildings on this street which are not to be first class.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
Cnsea nre nlannianed .

At the preliminary hearing yesterday afternoon of three of the prominent Saturday night on the DeLuna Club, they were discharged on the charge of visiting gambling house. as there is no such offense failing under the State laws. The men were A. B. Ceruti. A. l.. Rettinger and Sylvester Portiess. All others have waived examination and will submit their cases to juries in the Criminal Court at the January term, or else plead guilty when that court convenes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
Frrfwl,s steamer sinlkn.

New York, Dec 1e--The British freight steamer Daghestan was sunk outside the harbor tonight by the tramp steamer Catalonc. There was no loss of life, the crew of the Britisher being picked up by the catalone and later transferred to the pilot boat New York. The Daghestan was owned by the Him dustan Steamship Company and regis tered s.iss tons gross.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
conatruct New line.

A street railway line. extending from the present East Hill line on Sixteenth Avenue to Magnolia Bluff, is to be con- structed by the Pensacola Investment Company. and work is to commence within thirty days and cars in opera ton in four amonths. The company. which is to apply for a franchise at the next meeting of the Council. pro- poses to build line to Bayou Texar, span that body of water with q tres tie, and continue the line to Magnolia Bluff which in former years has been a pleasure resort. The line will be about four miles in length and will be constructed by the Stone 6 Webster Construction Company for the firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
wall ssre~t cArlssma. f.,ft..

New York, Dec. is.--Evidences of prosperity throughout the country now that the national election is set- tied, promise to bring about boun- tifui Christmas in New York's Wall Street district The total of gifts of members of the Stock Exchange will run into hundreds of thousands. The usual scale of cash gift Is ten per cent of q years salary. but this year it win be greatly increased. 1t is said
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
A Flock of fsnIIa.

New York. Dec. 1s.--Following a fishing boat on board which hundreds of fish were being cleaned. a flock of guils estimated at 5000 birds. ciouded the sky off the battery late yesterday. The gulls struggled and fought in the water for choice morsels of food until the bay had the appearance of being covered with wierd animated white caps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
MOBILE ssARDH GRAs.
Committees Busy PIannIng for the
 CmYnfvnF

Committees Busy Planning for dhe
 Carnival
 Mobile. Dec. 1s--( Special. )-Work to- ward making the next carnival a grander success than ever has already begun and committees are busiIy en- gagged in their different lines of work.
 The illumination5ce committee has rent. ed a large and roomy building on low CT Dauphin Street. where all the elec- trical effects are being planned and built. The illuminations will be a dis tinct feature of the coming carnival and the committee has been allowed a neat sum with which. to make the carnival a success from an illuminating stand point.
 Other committees have already out lined their work and the advertising committee has already sent out posters and other advertising matter all over the State calling attention to the grand est carnival that has ever been held in this city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
MEMORY OF ROBINSON.
City Council WnI Hold ExercIseS Next
 Tuesday.

Mobile, Dec. IA memo rial meeting in honor of the late Ed ward M. Robinson. will more than like iy be held next Tuesday night by the General Council when the handsome oil paInting of the beloved young man will be hung in the Council Chamber.
 Colonel A S. Lyons, Chairman of the General Council, has just returned from a business trip to Shreveport. La. and has begun work preparing a program for the meeting.
 Congressman HeAin and General W. W. Brandon. both close friends of the deceased, will be asked to attend and deliver addresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

A
 gently eranched out tn the law prac- tice in New York City ana has made a success which he Is disincltned to ieurrender.
 while In washington last week. Presideut-elect Taft told several of his advisers that if he could fill to his entire satisfaction the positions Of Secretary of State. Secretary of the Navy and Attorney General. he would not be at all disturbed by the dtfh- culty of setting suitable appointees for the remaining positions.
 It Is generally believed here that an Ohio man will be selected for the Secretary of Treasury but 1t Is not believed that any choice has yet been made. No name except that of Judge Richard A. Bailinger. of Seattle. General Land Oface. Is heard here in connection with the Secretaryship of the Interior and it Is thought he stands an excellent show for this place.
 1t was stated at the Capitol today that Mir. Taft is looking for q man to take the war portfolio who has had sufficient business experience to work out the reorganization scheme which was put into force by Mr. Root while he was at the head of that depart ment It is said that MT. Taft has several nien in mind but Is not ready to make a selection at this time and he has not rendered the post to any one.
 It is known that at one time Mr. Taft had in mind the selection of Charles A. Thompson, of New York, to bef Secretary of the Navy. Whether the appointment of Mir. wickersham will interfere with this choice is not known but 1t is not likely that more than two men will be drawn from New York state. The position of Sec retary of Commerce and Labor has been mentioned to a very slight ex- tent and in some quarters it is tn hought probable that Secretary straus who also is from New York State, will be continued in that post for q time at least, but nothing defi- mite ir this regard can be learned at this time.
 For Secretary Of Agriculture 1t is practically conceded that James Wii- son of Iowa will be continued in the place for a year or more. The ap- pointment of Frank H. Hitchcock to be Postmaster General already has been announced authoritatively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
DISMISSED FROM SERVICE.
Captain Solomon Avery, Jr., To Be Let Ont Of Army.

OaRtMn SOAVfnoh Avefy, Sr.s To Be Let Out Of Army.
 San Francisco, Dec. Is.---AccordIng to a message received at the Presidio here, Capt. solomon Avery, Jr., who was twice court martiaied on charges of having nisappropriated funds in his keeping, has been ordered dismissed from the service by the President.
 The trials of Captain Avery caused considerable interest in army circles. The first charge was the nisappropria- tion of funds Of the Ofdcers Club at the Presidio of which Avery was treasurer the second charge was mis- appropriation of company funds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
Conference of RaIIroaa Men.

The conference of Mobile and Ohio and Southern Railway officials in Mississippi which has been in session two days at the Battle House, con- tinued through today a banquet being given in the Battle House auditorium tonight. at which all the delegates to the conference were present.
 Much work is left to be done and tonight it looks as if the conference will be extended into tomorrow.
 The railroad men are meeting in executive session and exchanging ideas, for the benefit Of the two roads Mervtce
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
TO SERVE SENTENCES.
s4ate Penstenttary ARemt Leaves

State Penstenttary Agemt Leaves Her
 Prmt4 Mines With PrfeepeFa.
 Mobile, Dec. 1S.--(Speciel. )--eState Penitentiary Agent B N. Travis left the city this morning for Pratt Mines. having in custody thrae negroes sent enced at the last term or the City Court.
 They were Marvin Green, aliaH Mar win Brown, a negro who will serve a sentence of twenty years for murder Of another negro; Jim scarbrough. negro given thirty years for robbery, ana Charles Webb. also 6 negro con- victed of grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
DEATHWASNATURAL,
,. D. FAIRCLoTH WAS NOT vKCTHM
 OF FOUL PLAY.
Doctors Declare End ox Freeposa Man Was Due to Heart Tr@uble--
 The News of Pem- ss.-sas'4 aaeofm.

pensaccia, Fla, Dec. 1s.--C -Cspeelal. --- The analysis Of the contents of the stomach of J. D. Faircioth. who died under suspicious circumstances recent. iy at Freeport. revealed that his death was not due Co poison. as had been suspected. but probably heart trouble.
 The physicians who conducted the examination forwarded to the eoro- ner's jury at Freeport a certificate of their findings.
 Fafrcloti was a prominent farmer, and died shortly after eating his din- ner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
BUSINESSES THE CASE.


No Evidence AwnInnt Frank FaKIey ID
 Gaming Case.
 Mobile, Dec. 1s.--(Special )--On the charge of permitting gaming, Frank Farley, the white man who operates the saloon at Charleston and St. Emanuel Streets. where several gam blers were arrested Thursday night, was arreigned in the Recorders Court this morning and dismissed.
 Farley proved that he was not in any manner connected with the second story of the building and also that he was not present on the night that the gamblers were arrested. The Record CT then dismissed him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
nTohsIa noctorn Meet.

Mobile. Dec. -(Speeia1)-At the annual meeting of the Mobile County Medical Society last night. officers to serve the organization for the ensu- ing year were elected, and other bus iness transacted The following officers were elected: Dr. P. J. Howard, prssi- dent; pr. W. R. Jackson, vice presi- dent; pr. s. F.. Hale. secretary Dr. c. A. Mohr. librarian; pr. P. J. M. Acker. county health officer. pr. D. c. Camp bell was elected a member of the Board of Censors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
FiOtilRm @ Delayed.

The torpedo boat notille which has been daily expected at the navy yard for several days. has not yet put in it's appearance.
 The reason assigned for the delay of the boats Is that they have proba- ply stopped on the range at St. Jo- sepR's Bay. east of here, to engage in some practice work before coming up to the navy yard.
 Most of the target work is done in St. Joseph's Bay. where the vessels pass, and in the Gulf.
 There is 8 quantity of mall and tell egrams at the yard for all of the ves- sels. and If they do not come up short iy it is expected that one of the nun. Der will be sent for the mali.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

Pass with suitable lights win be award ed here within a few days through Messrs Maury and Unruh, local agents for the owners of the Pass property.
 The dredging Of the channel to a uni- form sufficient depth has just been com pleted and is now used by large ves- sels. The keepers house, it is stated will be equipped with a range light on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
I.lnanax nuyn Property.

Martin Lindsay, of Pollard. Ala, who has recently purchased much valuable property in Mobile. added two more downtown business places to his list today.
 Deals were closed whereby Mir. Lind ty occupied by Charles Rowe, on Wat CT street. He also purchased the property which is occupied by the Misses shannon on Dauphin street.
 Both are valuable pieces of proper ty and in the business district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
For Attorner General.

New York. Dec. 1s.-That President elect has selected George W. Wicker sham of the New York law firm of Strong and Cadwalader, to be Attor- ney General In his cabinet was learned today from a source that Is regarded as reliable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
REPORT OF GINNERS
NEARLY TWELVE MILLION BALES
 GINNED TO DEC. IS.
The Estimates By States show TAat In AIahnsaa Nearly One Million and a Quarter Bales Were Ginmea
 Through Yesterday.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 1s-In a state ment Issued today the National Gin- nePs Association estimates the amount of cotton ginned to December 13 at Ill., s72,000 bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
lynox Nea-commlttaI.

Washington. Dec. fS-When asked about the report that he had been of- fered and had accepted the portfolio Of Secretary Of state in the Taft cabinet. Senator Knox said:
 "I did not start the rumor and can see no reason why should affirm 1t ar deny it."
 The Senator's attitude was entirely non- -eommittaI.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

an administrative genius, who will ac- complish reorganization Of the de- partment, as we'll as the Isga lphases of the Department of Commerce and LaboF and the Interstate Commerce ComniiRsion, to the end that the work of these three branches of the gov ernment may be co-ordinated and brought iR.o close and harmonious relation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
To Improve EIka, Honae.

The already handsome home of the Mobile Lodge of Elks at Joachim and Government streets will be further beautified when s6,500 provided for by resolution at a regular meeting will be expended in work on the club.
 The basement will be dug out and this made a smoking room and anoth- CT story will be added. The smoking room will contain baths and every lux urY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

Paris, Dec. 1s---Ths French Senate today through Foreign Minister Pichon sent a conEratulatery telegram to the new Turkish Parliament which opened in Constanttnop1e yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
cOnsratulates New ParIiamont.

top 50 that vessels can enter from either end of the pass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

work on Grants Pass. Mobile. Dec. Especial. )-The con tract for stalking and pillnG GEantsS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19

The Gift You Want is Here. TreAslaRss Studio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-19
SEN. KNOX TO
 SUCCEED ROOT

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