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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
DARNELL IS CAPTURED.
AnniEtOn Prisoner Who Escaped Is Ar
 rested in Birmingham.

AnniEtOn Prisoner Who Escaped Is Ar
 rested~in Birmingham.
 Anniston. Aug. Especial. )-Win Darnell who was arrested in Birming- ham, was brought back 10 Anniston by Oficer shiretski last night and put on trial this morning before Recorder Greene on a charge of escaping from the city prison on May 25. along with snas Grove. Tom Rayfield and VIII Floyd
 He pleaded guilty to the charge and was sentenced to pay fine of $50 and the cost of hls capture. including q reward of $35, the entire cost being $eS. An alternative penalty of 1sO days was imposed.
 Darnell was captured in Birmingham last Saturday by Chief of Police Bo- deker. where he is said to have been employed by the Wiggins Detective Agency and where he has been To- cated ever since his escape from prison here in May Chief Bodeker at once communicated with Chief Sweets over the long distance telephone announc- ing the arrest. and Officer shiretski was sent to Birmingham saturday night to bring back the captive.
 Darnell at the time of his escape. was serving a long sentence as Ego between" in the sale of liquor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18

all money employed in the business of advancing or lending on any kind of chattels. choses in action or personal property. or used In buying or dlseoun- ting notes. bonds or bills of exchange. $42s.l50.
 Shares of incorporated banks. bank ing associations. incorporated under the laws of this or any other State. S232.500,
 Shares of corporations of all kinds. national banks other than railroads, telegraph, long distance telephones. ex- press. sleeping car companies, building and loan associations and bank and banking associations. $t,551.265.
 All investments in bonds not exempt from taxation. 3l40.0O0.
 Roadbeds, tracks rolling stock. and right-of-way of railroads. S442,521.
 Telephone companies. property Of. $112.157.
 All other property, real or personal. not elsewhere specified. including cot ton, pig Iron, manufactured goods and other things of value sewing machines. etc. electric and gas companies in- cluded, s344S12.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
JASPER YELLED LIKE
 HE WAS IN THE COUNTY
He Was About to Lose His "RatiOns" But the Police Arrested
 Him.


 In wild pursuit. on the back of an aged mule. of a wagon in which was his supply of provisions for his "chillen who ain't got no mother. boss" Jasper Armstrong, an old negro, made Deca . tur Street ring yesterday morning with his vociferous screams to the driver of the vehicle. Jasper certainly was not violating the speed ordinance, for the brute which he bestrode was incapable of such lawlessness, but he was arrest ed by Officers Roberts and Paul on the charge of disorderly conduct after he had failed to heed their warning to stop. his vocal exercises.
 Just to be accommodating, the old negro pleaded guilty in the Record CTS Court yesterday afternoon but was discharged by Acting Judge Lowe upon the evidence presented.
 The officers were mounted on bicycles and as the Jasper testified in the trial. he thought when they called out to him to stop that they wuz just having a good time" He had not the slight est conception that they were "'liee- men," he said.
 Jasper testified that he had loaded some provisions for his children in a wagon and was attempting to commit nicate with the driver In order to give him directions when he was interrupt ed by the officers. He did not realize. it was very apparent. that a free. Amer ican born citizen was not at liberty to use his voice as he saw fit having come from "de eight mile post" where natural powers only modify vocal call esthenics.
 Evidently Jasper did not know ex- actly what Judge Lowe meant when he asked him if he was guilty but thought that assent was the proper procedure. He received his dismissal thankfully and made his departure from the court room hastily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18

list which Mir. Cowan expects to rem der within the next few days.
 The tax list as prepared by Mir. Cow an today follows:
 Real estate. $14.3S4.95s.
 Printing presses and material, $4E- 100.
 disc. including all goods wares ana merchandise kept by railroad compe- nies or manufacturing companies, soo or other corporations or persons, $l'sO2'- 56O
 Household furniture. $162,O5O.
 Libraries. si4955.
 Jewelry plate. silverware. ornaments and articles of taste S26715.
 Pianos and other musical instru- ments. including paintings s33,4S5.
 Clocks. watches gold and other safe ty chains. s16.4s5.
 Wagons and other vehicles. Including autos, $79.600.
 Bicycles. typewriters, cash registers. photographs and machines of like Mechanicai tools and machinery. s202.016.
 Iron safes store fixtures. ofice fur niture and fixtures. s65.4s5.
 Guns pistols. bowie knives, dirks and sword canes S1,9S4.
 Cattle horses. mules. studs, jacks jennets, including race horses and cat tie over years old. $S2,6S0.
 Money hoarded, whether in the cus- tody of the owner or on deposit Tn bank or elsewhere in this State or an- other state subject to draft. check or order or in any safety deposit box safe or vault, or elsewhere. S2,iOo.
 Money. capital that is money lent. solvent credits or credits of value. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
CAUGHT IN A CREEK
WIFE MURDERER LED AN ExCIT-
 ING CHASE.
Hit By a Ball From the Deputy's Pistol He Took Refuge In
 a Deep Creek.

Having received information that Erwin Smith, alias "Scrapper' Smith, a negro. who some weeks ago shot and killed his wife on a plantation in Beat 12 of the county, could be found near Mount Meigs. Deputy Dan Wilson after very exciting chase and a good deal of luck, brought his prisoner to the county jail where the charge of murder was docket against him.
 Driving to Mount Meigs in a convey ance. the deputy located his man in negro shack near the edge of a swamp. The deputy entered by the front door. and Smith seeing him com ing. left by the back door, running around the house to the front and be- gan making tracks for the swamp.
 Deputy Wilson followed, but the ne- gro had the best of the sprint. Just as the pair were nearing the swamp, the deputy opened fire. seemingly with out effect. as the negro continued until lost in the deep, swampy land. The deputy followed, and at last gave up the chase as a bad job.
 On his way back to his buggy, 8 little negro boy ran up and told him that a wounded negro was standing in a creek not far from the edge of the swamp. and had sent him for as- sistance. The deputy went with the little negro. ,
 Coming to the creek. the deputy found his quarry standing up to his neck in the water with a pistol ball in his right leg. The negro had to , be lifted to the bank, as the cold water had cramped the wounded member. The prisoner was brought to the coun- ty jail in the conveyance, and the county physician dressed the wound. The wound was pronounced but trivial. although 1t would cause the patient much pain.
 Smith told officials at the Jail that | he had run across the swamp with the | ball in his leg, and had at last stood ] in the creek because he could go no | further and because he didn't wish to | be captured. little negro boy soon came along, and the boy was sent to | find the negro's partner. The little negro got mixed and told the deputy. The capture followed.
 The negro admitted that he shot his wife, but said that he did not know until Sunday that he had killed her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
TWO WOMEN SHOCKED
 BY LIGHTNING BOLT

Columbus. Ga, Aug. 17.-(special)- In the midst of an electrical storm in Phenix City Ala. this afternoon. Mrs. Ellie Lawrence and Miss Mamie Rut ledge. living opposite each other on Fifth Street, were severely shocked. Medical aid was secured and both la dies are recovering tonight, although still in a state of shock. Lightning struck in that section of the city.
 The remains of R. E. Moore. who met death several days ago in a rail- road wreck at Ludlow, Cal, were brought to Phenix City. Ala. his old home today, and buried. He was the only passenger on the train who was killed. At the time the train was wrecked, due to a washout he was seated between two other men and neither of them was injured, while he met instant death.
 win Abney, the young man who made A sensational escape from Girard, Ala, a day or two ago, while an ofncer was readinR to him a warrant for his ar rest has been captured and was placed In jail at Scale. Ala. this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18

Alderman James J. Sullivan. several times Alderman from de Sixt, prize orator of the City Council of Mont gomery. wearer of emeralds and other honors has appeared in new role.
 Alderman Sullivan is the most earn est advocate of the Nine O'Clock Law.
 Anyone who doubts this statement ask members of the City Council, who mysteriously disappeared from the Council Chamber just as Montgomery's curfew was fguratively changed last night.
 the City Council Chamber is located on Monroe Street. There are other places of delight on Monroe Street in addi- tion to the City Council Chamber.
 There was a large attendance of Al- dermen at S:30 osclock, when the Council was called to order, but just before the Council Chamber clock struck the witching hour of g, there was a marked decrease in the number of Aldermen present
 At exactly g o'clock there were i've seats that had been filled by alder
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
AnluSen1entS
rmIhdIe-TnnaaIe.

Not even the intense heat could de- tract greatly from the enjoyment by A large audience or "Twiddle- -Twaddle." produced last evening at the Majestic. The performance must be rated as one of the cleverest presented at the play house during the season. the work of the comedians being exceptionally commendable and the musical numbers being exceedingly well rendered.
 TwiddIe- -Twaddle can be termed musical comedy with variations and limitations. It is too bright for the existence of dull spots and the com pany in size and ability are entirely adequate for the production. From the beginning of the first act to the conclusion of the show at the end of the second act. the performance was eminently enjoyable.
 Remark ably handsome and possessed of a voice of unusual merit, Miss Edna Benson delighted the audience with her singing. She was forced to re- spond to several encores before being permitted to disappear from the stage.
 Miss Edith Powers attracted large share of attention, and as heretofore pleased all who saw her. She has in addition to her personal charms an excellent voice and sings with expres- sion and animation.
 As the comedians of the play, Messrs. Louis Powers H. T. Mcconnell and Lee Earth were admirable. It Is rare- iy that such ability as they possess Is grouped in a similar company.
 Orlo Knight. as rich and athletic young American, created very favor able impression both with his acting and singing.
 Features of a play of uniform ex- cellence were the sextette burlesque, Flora. Dora and the "opera" duet, by Miss Edna Benson and Mir. orlo Knight
 Twiddle- e-Twaddle will presented to- day and tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18

-
 A circular letter to each of the beat committeeman of Montgomery county advising of the action of the County Democratic Executive Committee last Saturday was sent yesterday by Chair man George W. Jones.
 At the Executive Committee meet ing Saturday the managers and clerks were chosen for the Second District Congressional primary to be held Sep tember 12. Chairman Jones reminds the beat committeeman that each of the latter is expected to notify the manager and the clerk of his respec- tive appointment and to make all ne- cessary arrangements for holding the primary election in his beat.
 The letter follows:
 To all Beat Committeeman. Montgom-
 cry County:
 Pursuant to resolution adopted at the meeting of the County Executive Committee on Saturday, August IS, am enclosing to you herewith q com plete list of the managers and clerks appointed for your beat to serve at the Congressional primary to be held on September 12. 1908.
 By the same resolution, it IS made the duty of each beat committeeman to notify each manager and clerk of HIS anu all hCNSSN sary arrangements for holding the pri- mary election in his beat.
 You will recall also that by another resolution, members of the Executive Committee were made returning offl- cers for their respective beats to serve without compensation.
 I will be obliged to you also if you will bear in mind the resolution which provides that each beat committee man shall write me at least ten days before the date of the primary. stat ing just how the ballot box shall be sent to him.
 will thank you to give these mat ters prompt attention. Yours truly.
 George W. Jones,
 Chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
LEGISLATIVE BODY
eo1. CARRIERS CONCEPTION or o" pvTHIAN SUPREME LODGE.
ur.h,.uInm Pervades The Universe a""
 |. a Factor in The Patriotism "h Awerica--Business Transact- cd with Precisio1'

,.o4,,rn from Boston, where as
 ne tha Alabama representatives ne attended the biennial session O.
 Knights of Pythias Supreme rsi Col. Alex NJ. Garber, Attorney nsaa.' s,aa' smoke enthusiastically of his trip yeS- terday. and orthus,asm." said he, twas really sur nrising to me. I already knew so.he thine of the great force and extent oL Pythianism but not until l met VII. the other members Of the oupren.ss Lodge, did I have an apprecla.oh -. fine splendor and strength or the UT aThe Supreme Lodge conducts its business with the solemnity and oe- | liberation of a Legislature. All ue l ctsiona on important questions are reached with the precision of a legisla- | tive body. In fact, legislative pooy is | what the Supreme Lodge or the KnIrhts of Pythias Is. There are a | score or more of committees appoint | ed with care to whom are referred the
 various business matters on the calen- | dar as soon as they are brought ne- fore the gathering. These report later | for the final vote.
 Each representative has before him every day a copy of the proceedings or | the day previous. l was well pleased
 with the science of the business of the 1 Supreme Lodge. I am prouder than
 when left Montgomery of the master l influence on the nation and the ln-
 dividuality of Pythianism.' The Attorney General of Alabama
 was one of the speakers at a banquet | in Boston prior to the departure or the members of the Supreme Lodge. He has been complimented on many l sides for the hit he scored with the l toast.
 Col. Garber was at his desk again yesterday and will in few days put
 out some of the opinions on important | matters pending.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
HOT SPELL CONTINUES:
 THERMOMETER 94 T-2
To Make Bad Matters Worse Another
 Hot Day Is Expected.

Another whew.
 The weather bureaus warning for another hot day was correct.
 But then there were sinister clouds which hovered over the baseball grounds yesterday afternoon after the fifth Inning even a rainbow was to be seen in the southeast. The thunder rolled and the lightning flashed but there was nothing doing as the clouds rolled away shortly after o'clock and the weather bureau promises another scorcher for today.
 In the rooms of the weather bureau the oficial record for o'clock was 94 1-2 degrees. but on the streets ther- mometers in the shady places showed a reading of 100. and some of the more exposed ones better than that figure But the weather bureau on It's official map showed a breeze with the arrow pointing to the northwest.
 We'll, maybe he had breeze up on the roof of the government building and If that is so he kept 1t there for not a particle of cool air was felt on the streets until the clouds plotted out the rays of Old Sol.
 The probability for a cool day is about the same bet as one of even money that Birmingham will win the pennant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
Receiver for Phone compnnr.

Nashville. Aug. 17-A Huntsville, Ala. dispatch says:
 On the petition of Frank Cauhghri1- of Toledo. Ohio. Judge Shelby. of tho United States Court of Appeals. has placed the long distance telephone com pany of Decatur. in the hands of re- ceivers. |. c. Barker, of Louisville Ky. and Douglas Taylor. of Huntsville. Ala. are named as receivers. Tha bonded debt of the company Is estimats ed at SSssa0ool
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
Violated snndax Lnrr.

Dorsey Wade. clerk in Films bar, corner of Holt and Bell Streets, was arrested at $50 o'clock yesterday morn ing by Officers Payne and Avant on the charge of violating the Sunday closing ordinance. The evidence in the case was secured Sunday.
 Wade was dlsposing of the liquor. if Is alleged, in an alley adjacent to the bar. To that locality, the police say, customers would come, and Wade, be- ing provided with a key to the saloon would, bring out to them whatever re- treatments they desired.
 This arrest makes the third within the past two days for the offense of violating the Sunday whiskey ordi- nance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS.
soard of Revenue Had But Few Matt

Board of Revenue Had But Few Matt
 ters.
 At the meeting of the Board of Revenue of Montgomery County held yesterday morning at the County Court House nothing of public interest was discussed with the exception of read ing acceptances of Hon. Oscar Under wood and Armstead Brown to speak at the good roads convention to be held at LeGrand today.
 Much routine business was disposed of, bills passed, etc. The meeting was short one, adjourning shortly after meeting to the following Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18

By Alderman Saul, a resolution, in- structing the Chief of Police to en- force the ordinance relative to the mug zling of dogs. Adopted.
 By Alderman Virgin, resolution, authorizing the Mayor to sell all ob- solete fire apparatus.
 The Council adjourned at 9:45 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
EDITORS IN SESSION.
National Association Begins COnven-
 tfon in st. Paul.

st Paul. Minn.. Aug. 17.-Editors from all parts of the United States are here to attend the annual meeting of the National Editorial Association, the first meeting of which began this morn ing in the old capitol building.
 The session this morning was prin- eipally one of welcome by Governor Johnson, Mayor Lawler and others. president Henry B Warner of LeXing- ion N. C.. delivered his preliminary report and named the committees after which the visitors were taken to Still water. Minn.. where the States prison was inspected.
 President Warner will give his an- nual address tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
AIabnma Postmasters

Washington. Aug. I7.-(Speciak)-l Mamie B. Cox was appointed postmas- ter at Womack Hill, choetaw County, vice O. W. Elliott. resigned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
LIST OF PROPERTY.
License Inspector COsvan Issues Table
 of City Statistics.

of City statistics.
 A list of the property real estate and personal, has been coRpiled by City License Inspector J. c. Cowan. comprising that given in for taxes by the taxpayers of Montgomery for the ensuing year. 1908 The intangible as- sets are not included In the list. That item will be included in the complete
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-18
METHOD OF CONDUCTING
 PRIMARY UNDER NEW LAW

Chairman Jones Sends Out Letter Of Instruction to COmmitteemen.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-24
EAST LYNNvILLE NOTES.

The school at this place taught by
Mrs. M. X. Buford, of Nashville,
closed last Friday night with excel
lent exercises. The participants
showed the training and earnest work
of the teacher. The scarf drill was
simply fine. The house was crowded
and all enjoyed themselves. The
Leap Year entertainment given
by the teachers and school for the
purpose of buying lamps and pur-
chasing lumber to build stage was
quite a success.
Mrs. Mary Rutledge, who has been
very sick, is able to be out again.
Mrs. Lula Rutledge, who was very
sick at Columbia, has moved back to
her old home. She is recovering
gradually.
Mrs. Eliza Gordon, who has been
i'll for some time, was able to wor.
ship at her church Sunday, April r.
Mrs Ethel Braden Kas been on the
sick list for two weeks.
The young people enjoyed an egg
hunt Sunday afternoon at the home
of Miss Mary Marsh
Mr.. and Mrs. Bud Vincent ant
Miss Atkins, of Columbia, spent East
err with relatives and friends here.
DR.. ]. S. Shoffner, of Nashville, Wis
tied relatives recently. We hear thai
he will practise dentistry at Pulaski
Mrs. Buford left Monday to visi
friends at Culleoka She will &
from there to Nashville. Before leav
ing, Mrs. Buford was the honoree a
several dinners and suppers.
Mr.. Gus Cox lost a fine mule re
Gently from eating too much.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-24
BRILLIANT GATHERING.

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Blaine
Boyd was the scene of beautiful So
cial gathering on Wednesday even
ing, April %. Various games were
the amusements of the evening. Prizes
were won by Miss Randals and Mr..
Haven Moores. The house was dec
Grated with cut and ported flowers. At
late hour ices and cake were served.
Mrs. Boyd was assisted in receiving
by Miss Mary L. Clark. Those pres
ent were Miss Daisy Moores with =
Alexander; Miss Johnson, John Bur
rell; Miss Randals, Napier Bass; Miss
Nellie Pierce, Haven Moores; Miss
Antionette Freeman, - Williams
Miss Terrantine, Samuel McLemore
Misses Jones, Esther Freeman and
Charity Johnson.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-24
EASTER SERVICES.

The Easter services at the Zion
Baptist Church, East Nashville, were
and appropriate. Special
music had been prepared by the choir
and was rendered sweetly. The sew
eral addresses given were interesting
and full of wholesome thoughts. The
program follows:
Prayer-Rev. Jones. Roger Will
Jams University.
Address, Learn of Me"-Mr. A. A.
Bennett.
Paper, Easter" Miss Jennie
Smith.
Duet-Miss Pauline Smith, Mr.. w
H. Haddox.
Address, "The Foundation O
G. Brady.
Paper, advice" Viola Hough
Music-Choir
Essay, Pleasure and Charity
Miss Annie Robertson.
Much credit is due the organist
Mrs. Maria Lou Petway, who made
such an excellent selection of songs
for the choir. Rev. J. Keil, the pas
tor, was loud in his praise of thu
service.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-04-24
CONFIRMATION POSTPONED.

On Tuesday evening, May 5, at Odd
Fellows Hall, the members of Holy
Trinity Church will give an entertain
ment for Charity, sweet Charity's
sake" The beneficiaries are Mercy
Hospital, Boys Reformatory and the
Day Home Owing to pressing du-
ties, Bishop Gailor will not be able to
visit the church on Monday, p. M,
April %, as announced, but the vicar
will announce at the services on Sun
day the date of the Bishops visitation.