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Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1908-04-01
the Standard Oil organizations.

Even the women were attacked by
the oil fever, and several Of the mar
ricd ones joined their husbands in 10
eating claims, while the unmarried
damscls insisted that their "bcst fcl.
lows include their names in the 10.
cation notice, inasmuch as IT would be
but n matter Of time until their names
were the same. anyway.
A. j. Head, +. l.. Wright and W. J.
Mulvenon, heavy stockholders in the
yavapai Oil and Development company,
visited the property yesterday after.
noon, returning last evening. All were
enthusiastic over the outlook, but those
interviewed qualified the sensational
rumors ahoat during the day regarding
the strike.
Mr. Head stated that oil had been
encountered; not flow, but trace,
sufficient TO show plainly on the.sur
face Of the water tnat is brought up
from the well, while the petroleum odor
is strongly in evidence. Mr.. Head
stated that his company had located
four sections, or $500 acres of land
surrounding the well, so that, in case
a gushcr Is brought in, or flow Of oil
encountered sufficiently strong to make
the well paying proposition, the com.
pany is well fixed as TO holdings. While
satisfied that the trace Of oil discover.
cd is a strong indication of the exist.
ancc of oil in That vicinity, Mr.. Head
stated he had 10 admit that his com
pany, rs yet, did not have n full Hcdgcd
oil well, all sensational reports TO the
contrary Notwithstanding
Work on the well, which il now si5
feet deep, has been suspended, pending
the arrival of 1000 feet of additional
casing that will be ordered today, the
drillers decming is best TO have this
easing, in order that the oil might be
protected from the water, in case a
heavy flow is encountered after sinking
IL resumed. over ~ 900 worth Of add
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Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1908-04-01
SQUAD OF BOLD TRAMPS
SEIZE ENTIRE FREIGHT TRAIN.

RENO, New, March Ca squad Of
forty tramps seized an entire Southern
Pacific freight train this morning at
Orena and forced the crew 20 run 1t to
Winnemucca, forty-fve miles away,
where the crowd scattered. Constables
are in pursuit.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner., 1908-04-01

CHICAGO, March 26.-Thc federal
grand jury today indicted Daniel Kcl.
ly, a former regular army captain, for
stealing quartermaster' checks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
CELEBRATED LINE WOMENS
 HATS SELLING AT DISCOUNT

Montgomery Fair. in their page "Ad" today. are promulgating a sale that of- fers opportunities that are seldom equaled at the beginning of season. In their Ready-to- Wear Section, sale of Newest Tailor made suits, a man. ufacturer's sample line. Is announced, and they state that beyond a question of doubt this Is the greatest value ever offered at a time when the demand is at its height. These suits consist of all the newest material, made m the latest and most accepted style and in the best Of workmanship.
 Another bargain Of equal magnitude is the Sale of Ladies Trimmed Hats, a famous New York milliner. These hats are the latest creations from 'the fashion ceuters and are the styles that will be in vogue this season. We learn that there was an agreement that the Montgomery Fair was not 10 advertise the name of the maker. as they are only sold at stated price, but were not required to tear out the name in tile hats. You'll recognize them the moment you see them. as the maker Is familiar to every woman in this city.
 No doubt many will think from the prices mentioned that there is some. thing the matter with the goods; We will say in all frankness that we are reliably informed that the Suits and the Hats are up-to-the minute styles and are soldS at bargain prices only because they were bought as such.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
It's AH Of; The Committee
 Is Afraid Of Sheath Gosuns
"Is the sheath gown naughty"

"Is the sheath gown naughtyr
 The much -mooted question has been settled by a vote of one man. It Is naughty even though 1t be mot neces- sarily open" to criticism. Madame Delaney has been given a decision on the matter and she will not appear at the coming state Fair with her ten models. Sheath gowns open or mot necessarily so" will not appear. unless Mir. Meertief wears his Paris importa- tion.
 Now the committee having the mat ter in charge met yesterday afternoon promptly at o'clock A vote was immediately taken and 1t was found that three were for having the exhib- tion and three against. Now the three against were being supported on the outside by persons to whom the wear ing of sheath gowns. open or those mot necessarily so." is denied. and fin the end the heavy backing of those against won the day.
 Sheath gowns at the 1908 Sta te Fair have been consigned to the mortuarist. the funeral motive reading as follows:
 Montgomery. Ala. Sept. 19 Madam Anna Delaney. Starr Building
 Suit 25, Cincinnati. O.:
 Dear Madam:--Replying to your fla vor of the 9th inst. making request for space reservation in our main building for the exhibition of the fa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
LOWNDESBOR0 DEPOT
 IS DESTROYED BY FIRE

Lowndesboro, Sept. 19.-(Spectal)- The warehouse at Lowndesboro station was destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The origin of the fire is not known.
 There is no night agent at this sta- tion and Day Agent B. z. Sawyer closed the office at the usual time. It Is probable that the fire began early in the night. but was not discovered till late hour.
 Passengers to and from this place will suffer great inconvenience result ing from the depot burning. but 1t is supposed that the railroad company will very soon begin the construction of another building.
 The women of the Methodist Church gave a very interesting entertainment at the institute st night for the bene- fit of their church.
 A very notable feature of the pro- gram was the presentation of Aunt Jerushy Dowe's Photograph Album and as her family relations were nu- merous. quite a large number of the townpeople participated in the exhi- bition of her family portraits.
 At the conclusion of the program, Ice cream was sold, neat Sum was re- alized from the entertainment.
 Mrs Carpenter from Texas Is visit ing Mrs. B. S. Powell.
 MT. Wynn of Burkville Is clerk in the postoffice for T. B. Holly.
 Miss Mary Cecil Reese has gone to Nashville, Tenn. to resume her studies at Belmont College.
 Miss Lockhart of Dayton spent to- day here with friends. She is en route to Hayneville, where she goes to as- sist in the school at that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
STARKE'S SCHOOL OPENS
 WITH NEW FEATURES

starke's University School opened last week for It's twenty-first session. An unusually good attendance marked the opening day.
 This year the University School mas A. new and attractive dormitory. equip ned with modern conveniences, where the pupil sleeps and eats with his in- structors, with an athletic field within easy reach of the school building. ev- ervthing for the students physical de. yelopment is cared for. In the mental training the school building has eeen enlarged 10 facilitate classes in chem- istry. ,...,.y
 new feature of the Universlty School is the military system. This IS T feature which schools in Montgom- erv regard as a great innovation. fu- nils are to be uniformed at all times during the school hours. and boarolns pupils occupying rooms at the dorml- torv for the whole period. The phys- icai exercise taken on the athletic feId in connection with the military feature is designed to aid the pupil in neatness in appearance: besides pro noting his physical development with enforced exercises.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
, BAPTIST REVIVAL.
successful Meeting at Greensboro Comes to Close.

Comes to Close.
 Greensboro. Sept. l9.-(Special.)- The revival in the Baptist Church In Greensboro, which has been largely attended during the past two weeks. has been closed. with the ceremony of baptism. when seventeen were received into the church.
 The pastor. Rev. J. G. Robbins. was assisted by an evangelist from Carters- ville Ga, Rev. J. E. Barnard.
 The Southern University opened with a larger enrolment than for several years. Before the closing of the exer- cises, the faithful janitor. whom the students call "Profesor Peck" and who has served the University for fifty years, was presented with a gold watch. which had been the property of his former master. pr. John H. Parrish.
 He responded to the presentation in a very good address.
 John G. Apsey. Mayor of Greens boro, has returned with his bride from a trip to the Eastern cities and Mag ara Falls.
 Miss sudie B. Powers and daughter. Miss Annie c. Powers. have returned from Los Angeles. Cal. where they spent the summer
 Mrs. R. F. Monette is at home from a visit of several months to Virginia relatives.
 Mrs. Ed deGraffenried has returned from Tate Spring, where she spent the summer months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
TRAGEDY ON TRAIN
THREE NEGROES AND ONE WHITE
 MAN SHOT.
Two of the Negroes are Perhaps Fn- tally WOunded-The White Man, . Passenger on Train,
 Will Probably Die.

Sylacauga. Sept. 19.-tSpecial.)- )-In a shooting affray on the eastbound passenger train at Gilmore, near here, tonight three negroes were wounSed. two perhaps fatally. and Pope Graham. a passenger, may die of wounds he received. Deputy Sheriff Colburn Cor net of Sylacauga, was shot in the arm
 Deputy Sheriffs .Otwell of Talladega, and Cornet of Sylacauga, had warrants for three negroes. charging them with gaming and carrying concealed weap- ons. as well as selling whiskey Tak- ing a negro with them who knew the men. they met the train at Gilmore. As soon as the negroes saw the negro "spotter" they began shooting. The deputy sheriffs returned the fire while the train was running.
 Mr Graham was shot through the stomach. He was brought to Syla- cauga and 1t is doubtful of he will live through the night. He was em- ployed at the marble quarry at Gantts.
 One of the wounded negroes was brought here. The other two were taken to Talladega. It Is believed that two of them will die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGNS.
Towns in Mineral District Will Elect
 Onicers Tomorrow.

lOwu0 NAlmeEul WI LIcct
 Onicers Tomorrow.
 Birmingham. Sept. l9.-(Special.)- Some real warm campaigns were brought to a close in several of the municipalities in the Birmingham dis trict tonight. the elections, under the new municipal code. to take place Monday.
 At Bessemer and Ensley, in par ttcular, the campaigns were quite ac- tive. Ensley held several rallies to- night. while torches and fire works were employed in addition to bands of music In making a blazing close to the campaign.
 In every one of the several munich palities. except Brighton, in this i'm mediate district. there are two tickets in the field and the full vote will be polled.
 The towns voting municipal tickets Monday will be Birmingham. Bessemer. Jonesboro. Brighton, Ensley, Pratt City, East Lake, Graymont. Elyton and West End.
 Woodlawn should have had an cleo tion but advantage is being taken of that paragraph in the municipal code, which provides for the failure to hold the election, as the town just recently voted on the question of immediate annexation to Birmingham. the antis winning out by an overwhelming ma jority.
 Birmingham has a Republican can- didate for Mayor, while Ensley has a Republican candidate for President of the City Council. All other candidates are Democrats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
KEEPING ;. UP ROADS
LETTER ON MONTGOMERY's sPLEN-
 DID SYSTEM.
Commercial Club Secretary Explstps
 How Montgomery County's Fine System Was Built snd fs
 Maintained.

Montgomery's good roads are the sub : ject of delighted comment in one or the principal vehicle manufa ctories In Indiana. A Mir Speed of a we'll known wagon company who has travelled over them. is anxious to know how Mont gomery County keeps them in such shape. and discussing the matter with MT. Loeb of Montgomery asked for in- formation on the subjest Mir. Loeb referred the matter to Secretary Dave of the Commercial Club. who wrote Mir. Speed the following letter:
 Mir. Speed. South Bend. Ind:
 Dear Sir-One of our leading busi- ness men. MT. Michael Loeb. mention ed to me on returning from a vacation that he had been in conversation with you relative to the peculiarly fne con- dition of roads prevailing in the coun- ty of Montgomery Mir. Loeb states that he endeavored to give you the figures relative to bond Issues of this county, but was uncertain as to the amount. I nave looked into the matter and have the pleasure to report that the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County has outstanding at ,he prese mt time bonds amounting to S675,690. all of which has been devoted to road ard bridge work throughout the county.
 We are blessed in this part of the country with gravel beds. Some of lHtSc dTc pdI uHc, lnCIC ISdoy being an admixture of clay to act as a binder. It is this material which Is largely used throughout the country and which has led to SO great an fn- crease in wagon traffic into the city of Montgomery. The gravel binds down into solid rock bed and stands coun- try travel exceedingly well.
 From what MT. Loeb said, I am 'n- clined to think that this extent of en- terprise on the part of one county In Alabama will come to you somewhat as surprise. While or the subject however, I may mention that there are other counties in the State whose boards of revenue are now giving earn est attention to county roads and there Is also a State good roads movement in which propa ganda Senators and Con gressmen of Alabama are earnestly working. We have. of course. tre- mendous task before us in this State but our men are pushing for good roads ahead of demand. for thinking men of this State rea'ize that tho min eral and agricultural possibilities ot the State will bring to 1t very rapid development and that good roads will be an essential aid n development.
 I feel sure hwen you understand that the enthusiastic talk of MT. Loeb re- garding this county and State Is char acteristic of our business men when they are away from the city. you will then easily see why Montgomery Is bound to grow. This Is one form. and A very valuable form. taken by that which we fondly call the Montgomery Spirit
 Yours very truly
 G. c. Dave.
 Secretary
 DON'T GET CAUGHT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
MRS. CARTER DIES
 SUDDENLY IN ATHENS

Athens, Sept. 19.-(Special.)-Mrs Hattie Carter, widow of pr. Jonas J. Carter, died at her home here yes- terday suddenly and unexpectedly.
 She retired feeling as well as usual and awoke in terrible distress at 3 o'clock in the morning and was dead in a few minutes from heart failure.
 She had no children. She was a member of a prominent Tennessee family. Her husband a leading plant CT and physician, died a few years ago and she had resided here with relatives in her home for company.
 Her funeral was conducted to-day by her pastor, pr. A. A. Hutto.
 Death of Mrs. Biler.
 Miss Hattie Biler, one of the oldest residents of the county died at the home of Mir. James Easter. in this place last evening after prolonged Illness. She was a member of one of the leading families of North Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
RIOT IN MEXlCO.
,n Home Attacked by Striking Workmen.

Fl Paso Texas Sept. ls.-Advices "A The Herald from Torreon. Mexico today bring news of a riot tnlrty kilometres west of there at Nazareno ranch on Wednesday. Mexican lnoe- pendence day. u.ri,. a nrominent spaniard, was attacked hv his workmen who demanded hlgh- CT wages. A Mexican who led the mob attacked Don Jose with stone whereunon Domingo Salinda- book keeper at the ranch killed the leader with a rifle
 The mob then charged the house with stones and guns and the tamiiy barricaIed themselves ana oeiehoeo the nIace telephoning to Laredo for troops. Five wounded men were cap tured and jailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Special Black Goods Display
 At the Creath- Lasseter Store.

One of the most unique and beautiful window displays made in Montgom- cry for a long time Is to be seen on Perry Street at the Creath -Lasseter Store. They are going to have a spe- cial showing of black things from all departments on MonGay. and if the window is an index to what they have on the inside. there Is certainly treat awaiting the visitor to that popular place.
 The Veils. the Hats for street and dress wear, the Bonnets with draped Wells and face Wells to match-form the principal part of the display, for here is where they have devoted most of their attention. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

nous sh cath gown by ten young lady models:
 Since there ia a possibility of this exhibition being in direct opposifiou tee of the Fair Association and the further fact that 1t is our purpose not to permit the exhibition of anything upon the grounds that could be in the least questionable along moral lines. we regret to advise that we shall not be able to accede to your request in this connection.
 Yours very truly,
 Alabama Agricultural Assn.
 By B. L. Boyiin,
 Asst Sec'y Never mind. there's another State Fair coming, and maybe Montgomery will have a sh cath gown exhibition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

tions of the vessels on the depart ments plans.
 The amoun. of the several contracts are as follows:
 Fore River Ship Building Company. company's plans for machinery $6l0,- 000 each; New Port News Ship Build ing Company. departments plans $620,O00 each: Bath Iron Works. de- partments plans, 3644.o00 each: Will jam Cramp. and Sons Company. Com pany's plans, S664.000 each. and the New York Ship Building Company. jepartments' plans $665,00O each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
WILL GO TO KOREA.
Alabama Couple to Do Methodist
 Missionary Work.

Anniston. Sept. 9.-(Special)-R and Mrs. Foster K. Gamble who were married Wednes lay at F.ankInst"n. N. C.. and nave been visiting MT. Gamble's sister, Mrs. J. B. Darlington. for q night and day. left to-day for Jasper 70 visit MT. Gamble's mother.
 MT. and Mrs Gamble will sail Oc- tober 6th on the Korea from San F'rsl = cisco for Sonado. Korea, where he vi be stationed. being sent as a misJi on- ary by the parent ard of the TIrai Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
 Mrs M. A. Gamble. his mother, wei: to Jasper this morning. and to-mor- row Mrs. Darlington and Frank Ca a. b!e will go to the same place so" a family reunion before the missionaries depart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
ELECTION IN ATHENS. City officials Will Be Chosen To-Mor-

Athens. Sept. ls.-(Special.)-T city election for Athens vii be held Monday. The new municipal Jaw af- fleets the town largely. giving i. three less aldermen that it has always had, one from each of the four wards and one from the town at large.
 The ticket as made up. is as follows: For mayor. J. Bl Mcclellan. Fred Wall City Marshal. J. H. Carter. w, M. Yarbrough. Alderman from the city at large, J. s. Crutcher. L. c. Hightower. W. B. Russell. Alderman from Ward one. A. J. Keys. J. H. Smith; Ward two. L. c. Hightower, J. c. Gordon; Ward three R. N. Cart wright, George w. Smith; Ward four. W. T. Hackett. c. o. Johnston.
 At the same time the question of whether or not the cows shall run at large on the public streets will be settled.
 The board of mayor and aldermen met last night and fixed the salaries of the officers for the next year.
 The salary of the mayor was fixed at sl5 per month. no fees. the marshal at $50 per month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

For the Construction of Ten Toredo
 Boat Distroyers.
 Washtnsten,-. D. C. Sept 19-Secre- tary Metcalf today awarded the con tract for the construction of ten tor pedo boat destroyers authorized at the last session of congress. The awards are as follows: .-.
 Two boats to each of the following companies. T.
 The Fore River Ship Building Com many: The New York Ship Building Company; The New Port News Ship Building Company; The Bath Iron Works and The William Cramp and Sons.
 The contracts to the Fore River and the Cramp plants are for the construc- tion of the vessels on their own plans for hull and machinery: the contracts to the other firms are for the construc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Dance nt DemopoIis.

Demopolis. Sept. l9.-(Special.)- Friday night one of the most enjoya ble socials of the season was given at the armory of the Demopolis Rifles. The affair was a dance in honor of the Misses Grace and Nell Steers of Shreve- port, La, who are visiting friends at Gallion and this city. The Demopolis orchestra furnished the music and the young people enjoyed themselves until the early hours of the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
TROUBLES ARE sETTLED.
Women Get n Key to Anniston Lie

Drnry.
 Anniston, Sept. 19.-(Special. t-The difference between the Calhoun coun- ty commissioners and the women Of the Anniston Library Association has been amieably settled in manner satisfactory to all parties concerned.
 The room was recently ordered to be left open all the time by the com missioners, and the key placed in the possession of Sheriff LeGrand. To-day. however, the women secured the key again, giving a duplicate key to Sher- If LeGrand. and posting a notice to the effect that any woman wishing to use the room as waiting room while transacting business at the couft house could do so by securing the key from Sheriff LeGrand.
 It develops that the objection to Il e use of the room as .ib"i'y which necessitated locking :as roo ran1e from women in the rural districts and the order for It's being open was made by only one commissioner. it Is said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
TOWN MARSHAL SHOT
MR. HUNTER, OF BREWTON, DAN-
 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED.
Negro Assailant Escapes, But Posse Is Tn Pursuit-MOntg0mery Surgeon
 Called To Attend Ths O0icer.

Brewton, Sept. 19-(Special.)-Mar shal Hunter was shot and propapiy fatally wounded tonight by a negro named Lonbery.
 The negro was creating disturo- ance at a negro restaurant on NH Street when Marshal Hunter was called to arrest him. The weapon used was large calibre pistol, the ball passing through MT, Hunters body, penetrating the right lung.
 The negro made his escape, hut . posse is in pursuit.
 MT. Hunter in a critical condition.
 He was removed to his home on Evergreen Street. reciving surgical at- tention. A Montgomery surgeon has been wired for and is expected here to- night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Federal Grand Jury AdIourus.

Birmingham September l9-(SpeciaD The federal grand jury after two weeks session adjourned sine die to- day. Indictments were returned a. gainst between twenty-five and thirty people including one against negro named Dan Pounds who was charged with riding on pass not belonging to him. It seems that he got a pass from an emplove of a railroad and used 1t to Memphis which. 1t Is claim ed. is contrary to the anti pass law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
FAIR IN LIMESTONE. It Will Be Held at Round Island Stock

Athens, Sept. 19.-(Special.)-The is to be a small county fair again this year for Limestone County, to be held at Round Island Stock Farm, three miles west of Athens.
 This Is the second year of the en- terprise. and while 1t is not on large scale. 1t Is doing good deal for the stock and agricultural interests of the country. Some good racing each day will be feature. and the poultry. and agricultural display will be of interest to the planters and the house. wi>e of the county.
 Capt. John A. Turner, one of the advanced stockmen of the county. is head of the movement.