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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
rHENrx CITY roLsucs.
TAree Candidates fer sEaysr win szsHx
 Race

Phenix City. July 13.---(SpeciaI )-- The city election Is over two months off. but interest in the several races is already acute and the prospects ere that Phenix City will have c lively po- litical experience during the next three weeks.
 This city wgll come under the oper- ation of the new municipal code and the number of Aldermen win be re- duced from ten to i've. The Mayor and ali the present Aldermen win re- tire from oiIlce at the close Of the pres ent year, and on January I. next, a new order of things will be uphered in.
 Judge J. B. Coan. the present Nay or. is candidate for re-electica. Al- derman r. W. Britton is also eau- didate for Mayor. and Mr. u. H. Smith, a prominent druggigt. ie h a receptive attitude. declaring that if elected he will accept the ofIice. All three of these gentlemen are prorii- nent and popular. and three-eofnered race would be extremely interesting,
 The number of Aldermen being cut just exactly half In two. there will Dc keener. interest than usual in the hii- ing of the several offlcee. as the per eentage of the candidates viii be high CT. Already aldermanie announcements are being made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
TENNESSEE FANS ROOFING
 FOR THE NASHVILLE TEAM

Memphis. Tenn. July 12.--(speciai. ) Thousands of fans in this section of Tennessee are roofing tooth and toe- nail for success of the Nashville team.
 According to the local belief the Memphis club will be a factor in the pennant race at the wind up of the pennant season and the Volunteers are wanted as running mates in a post season series that has already been talked of among players and fanatics enough to cause President Coleman. owner of the local franchise. to give his consent for such . series with an offer of free grounds and the entire gross proceeds to the players them selves.
 Although four pennants have been planted Tn Tennessee since the pres ent Southern League started never have the rival Tennessee teams been for- midably opposed in a race through the home stretch for premier honors.
 In 1901 and 1902 Nashville won and Little Rock was the runner up during most of the time when games were needed to clinch the hold on first place at the finish.
 The Memphii of 1903 uhder Charles Frank and the Memphit under Lew Whistler in. 1904 won pennants, but Nashville was out of the running in each instance before the final stages of the contest was reached.
 This year Manager Bernhard's Vol. unteers came to Memphis and admin istered clean-cut defeat in three straight games to Babb's brigade. Ex- cuses were made for the Memphii as the regulars were switched and pitch CTS and catchers were sprinkled in the outfield. But Nashville won everything in sight, and when the locals visited Nashville for the second series an even break--two and two--was the best they could do.
 That intense rivalry that existed years ago during the old League days. has, according to all fandom, cropped out again between the cities in e baseball way. and should the wind up find the clubs battling for first money. q post season series will prove profit able to players.
 / The Memphii will resume the home schedule this week meeting Nashville and Atlanta. Postponed games are billed with both squads. They were delayed on account of May rains.
 Manager Babb reports that his ath- letes are in fine trim for the series with the visitors. The pitchers are going well and Owens. the regular catcher, was given good rest last week in ari- tieipation of the hard games to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
NEWS OF FLoRALA.
City School Beard Effects TeacAers for
 Next Term.

Next Term.
 Florala, July 12.-(SpeeIaI. )--The teachers of Florala City School was elected yesterday by the city School Board.
 Prof. Jefr Hanna of Fioraia. who was elected principal is a we'll known and distinguished educator. Prof. Hanna has been living In Fiorala tbout two years, having won the respect and re- gard of the entire town he was select cd to head the school interest of the of the town for the next scholastic year.
 Miss W, c. Whit was elected to take charge of the primary grade. the position which she held last year.
 Miss Christen Mcleod was elected first assistant. the posi0on which she held last year.
 Misa Katherine Mcleod was also elected to her former position, the sec ond and third grades. {
 Miss Ruby Bailey was elected to take charge of the fourth and fifth
 Miss Bessie McAlister was reelected to take charge of the sixth and seventh grades
 Work is rapidly progressing on the Hughes three story concrete hotel in the center of the town. When the hotel Is put in operation 1t will be a great accommodation to the travelling public. The organizers and stoclShold- ersm hope to have the hotel rady fro used by the first of October.
 There are several other brick and concrete stores going up in town. The financial depression seems to have passed over.
 Miss Luta Miller of Pensacola. Flor ida, is the guest of Miss Bulah Man. nBHk
 Miss Susi Council. of Ttianta. Ga., is visiting her brother S. K. Council. Miss counsil has made quite lot of friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
ALARMINa sTTUATToN.
Series of Forest Fires Raginw AIomm
 Coast of Maine.

SeEAeb 0h FOF&@t Exr@W MagAMG AlOmw
 Coast of Maine.
 Portland Me, July 12.-wlth a se- ries~of dangerous forest fires scattered all along the Maine coest and raxinR also at various inland points, the sit. uation tonight swas regarded as some what alarming.
 There have been no rains for more than month and under the scorchlnK heat of the last two weeks the under growth in the Maine forests has be. come dry as finder. Thousands of acres of wild land have been burned over. The less of timber in the Kineo region alone Is estimated at over SI00.. 900 and the fire in that district tonight was still uncontrolled. Trains on the Somerset Railroad have been held up by the flames. Bangor was fairly cir cled tonight by Ire in the woods of nefghboring towns No towns were considered in any immediate danger, but vast tracts of woodland were be- ing licked up.
 It Is estimated that 1000 men are fighting forest Ares within a radius of thirty-five miles of Bangor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
LIGHTNING sTRIKEs BARN.
Contents are Destroyed and Live Stock
 Killed.

AINAG0s
 Scottsboro, July t2.--(Special) )--Dur- ing a thunder storm Friday. lightning struck the barn of James T. Smart and destroyed 1t, together with 300 bushels of corn, one mule, lot of hay and farming implements.
 o'Neal & Ridley, contractors, have begun work on the public school build ing and will have 1t ready by October I. The plan is to have the State high the same time. which will be Dig day for Scottsboro.
 The Tennessee River Association Mis- sionary BaptistS will be held in scotts- boro Sept. i.
 Miss Sid skelton. daughter of Mr. and Mrs Robtre S. Skelton. was mar ried to Mir. Bun Hackworth at the home of the brides parents on Wsdnes- day evening, July s, at o'clock, Rev pr Sanders of Stevenson ofnciating' The contracting parties are among the most prominent families in this place. The presents we're numerous and hand- some. MT. Skelton. father Of the bride, presented her with a check for sf.0oO just before the handsome couple left for an extended bridal trip.
 Mrs. Bogart, wife of Charley Bogart. and sister of John Graham, the nomi- nee for County Treasurer. died at their home at Stevenson recently.
 H. M. Henderson, Mayor. fell from a ladder while feeding, and broke his ankle last Saturday While very palm ful, he is improving and will be out in a week or two.
 Mrs. Hurt, wife of Abe Hurt. died at their home at Lfnirock and was buried Friday. Mrs. Hurt was for merly Miss Mammie Larkin of Larkins- vIlle A large number of friends at- tended the funeral from Scottsbora.
 Mrs. Moody, wife of Hon. MILO Moody. is very i'll and her death is momentarily expected.
 E. w. Garland, a prominent citizen of this place, died and was buried here last Friday. He leaves wife and one child. little boy.
 Jim Morgan, a farmer of this county, has been arrested and placed under bond on the charge of selling whiskey. Deputy United States Marshal Arnold made the arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
PROTEST ON CONCERTS.

Washington. July 12.--In letter of protest received at the War Department against the playing in free concerts of the l4th Artillery band, the post conn mander at Fort Scrsven, Ga, hes ex- plained to the satisfaction of the mill tary authorities that the performance of that band is in no respect viola ton of the existing law forhidding competition with local musicians of military bands.
 It iR held that the law does not con template prohibiting citizens enjoying the benefit of music rendered by mill tary bands but forbids members of such organizations receiving further remuneration in addition to their army pay. for playing of the reserva- ton when by so doing they come into competition with local musicians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
NEWS OF HARTFORD. Many Carloads of Wafermeaons and CaneeIoupes Skipped.

Hartford. July 12.-(Special .)--John Aiken. a negro man. was arrested at High Bluff. in this county. by Reve- nue Officers Collins and Reeves, for running an illicit still. The still was captured and taken to Troy. together with the prisoner Quite a quantity of ''rum'' was found and destroyed.
 The stockholders of the Farmers Union Wareh ouse and Storage Com pany held meeting here this week, and elected the following Board of Directors to serve the ensuing term: B. F. Pate. J. c. Holman. E. R. childs. D McNeal and T. E. Ross. The directors passed a resolution authoriz- Ing the addition to the warehouse of a packing house and a canning fac- tory.
 Over seventy-five carloads of water melons and eanteloupes have been shipped from this point so far this season. The returns have been rea- sonably satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
WANTS TO BE MADE WHITE.
Negro Visits Clerk Hoey in 0uesf ei
 the New sBleaching."

Negro Visits Cterk noey Ah Sost VI
 the New aBleachfng."
 A .rolypoiy colored man, very black, and yet very cheerful. came up to the desk of acting Clerk Hoey, Of the Ju- yeniie court yesterday morning. He was extremely differential.
 .sYou am the clerk?" he inuired.
 Mir. Hoey pleaded guilty to the in- dictment.
 bout some man up here what's got some kind of medicine for makin' folks white-that Is. coired folks. I mean. How bout 1t? Have there any drug store got 1t yet7 Pse asked in everal. and they's just said. Co long, nigger: don't bother us.
 MT. Hoey, realizing the negro was referring to the published story con- cerning the theory of Probation Omcer Feb Copp, who believes 1t will De possible to turn negroes white by iTlg jecting a serum obtained from patients suffering from peculiar, form Of skin disease. decided to humor his visitor.
 'T don't think any of the local drug stores have it on sale as yet, heeaid, very seriously" but several large bar reis are on the way from the factory fin, Texas, and 1t probably wfllehs. on sale within a week. That's the best can offer you today"
 'Tse mighty thankful to you, cap tain" replied the negro. as he backed toward the door. That stun IS sure gwine to have some sale. It's gwine to help in nah case, cause nah girl done said as how she'd marry me if only I was a little lighter. You see she's pretty yalIer and rseprett yblaek."
 This is only one of several anxious inquiries which have been made in the juvenile court building since the pub licatiou of the story concerning MT. copp's investigations. A number of the more credulous negroes think the theory which Mir. copp has evolved Is a demohstrated fact, and that they soon will be able to buy the stuff at every corner drug store.
 MT. Cop himself has gained consid- erable publicity as a result of his an- nouncement, and he has received nu- merous letters concerning 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
SHOOTS UP FAMILY.

Cleveland. O.. July 12.--Anthony Hassler. 2s years old, of Flint, Mich, today shot and wounded his wife ia. tally wounded her hister Mrs. Rose Hermann, caused his mother-in-law to be wounded. shot at his father-in-law and two unknown young men, and att tempted to end his own life.
 Hasaley and his.wife were separated. Infiamed with jealousy over a report that his wife was about to seek a dt- vorce. the police say he went to the home of her father and began shoot ing at the inmates. Hassler Is not expected to live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
A SLEUTH OF COLOR
NEGRO DETECTIVE WITH ENvIA-
 nLE RECORD IN TOWN.
Frank Walker fs His Name snd the Number of Criminals he Has Run
 Down Stamps Him Wonder.


 Sherlock Holmes was in Montgom- cry yesterday--not the wonderful erea'- ton of the brain of Conan Doyle. but d very remarkable negro whose achievements in bringing to justice numerous criminals have obtained Tor him this title. The name Of this negro detective is Frank Walker and the bears in wallet an appointmen&I & ss deputy sheriff of Carroll county, Miss signed, by the sheriff and dater Feb
 n addition Frank has papers of rec ommendation from many seerins or Mississippi and from former Cover nor vardaman and Noel of that State Ills mission in Alabama is to run down Bob Myers. alias Taylor, who in 1907 Murdered and robbed w. C. McDou- gal, of Carol county. Miss, and for whose arrest reward of nearly s2,O00 fs offered by relatives and the civil su- thorities.
 Frank Is q very interesting charae- ter, and he carries with him in tha form of papers of recommendation and news Items indubitable evidence that he is one of the most successful negro detectives in the South. It Is said that he has been instrumental in the capture of more criminals than any man in this section.
 One of his most notable achieve ments was the discovery of the where abouts of Pete Collins. a negro who killed under circumstances particularly cold -blooded Dunk Walter, a negro constable of a small Mississippi town. Frank could have captured collins but instead he informed Sheriff Giles. of Fayette, Miss, that he had the negro located and the sherih effected his capture.
 Bob Myers, who Frank has been chasing through four or five States. is described as a black negro, feet 3 inches in height. and weighing about 16o pounds A distinguishing mark which Frank hopes will lead to his de- tection 10 a crooked finger. The advice of the detective given most earnestly in regard to that criminal is Shoot him down, he's a desprit character. He stated that he was close on the track of Myers and hoped to catch him within the next few weeks.
 The negro Sherlock Holmes has been engaged in the occupation of aiding justice fifteen years. He travels at the expense of the State of Mississippi and such Is his reputation that the au- thorities will stand for good-sized expense account.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
Killed Ia Auto Race :.

New York, July 12.-Di~en at high speed in an tmpromptu road race along the Jericho turnpike, Long Island, this evening, a big touring car, carrying Daniel H. Liberani, Frederick Donnol- ly and Liberani's chauffeur, Frederick Holt, was thrown Into a ditch when . rear tire of the machine burst. Mir. |. LIberani was caught between the au- tomobile and a tree and crushed to death. The two other occupants of the machine were injured but will Droba- biy recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
sizteen to One fin His Family.

Denver Dispatch to The Chicago Trib-
 une.
 'I believe have the most thorough ly democratic children in the world; {; it's a straight 16 to 1 shot" decIaEed 'Alfalfa Bill' Murray, a delegate from Oklahoma, "and guess I will have to write Bryan about 1t and see if can't get some autographs"
 Its this way" continued long. lam ky Bill" as he pulled off big chew of tobacco. Did you ever hear of Douglas H. Johnston, governor of the Chickasaws7 Yes? We'll. he. had a sister and both of them were half In- dian. because their mother was an In- dian.
 Well, Gov. Johnston's sister married a white fellow named HearreIl from Missouri, which made their children one-eighth Indian. married Betsy. one of those children. and don't that make my children one-slxteenth--or 16 to i |? Can you beat it7 Look around, young fellow and see."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
CROP PROGRESS.
A Very Marked Improvement in the
 Cotton Belt.

A Very Marked ImpEOVement tn the
 Cotton Belt.
 New Orleans, La, July 12.-The Times Democrat monthly summary of the progress of the cotton crop tomor- row will say:
 "FirBt--Except in districts affected by special causes, such as overflow and boil weevll. very marked improvement has been the rule.
 "second-The supply of labor has been ample and cultivation has been thorough.
 "Third-There are complaints of boil weevil from some parts of Louis lana, Arkansas and Texas.
 "Fourth-Taken as a whole, the out look is highly favorable throughout most of the belt"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
Going to Encnmpment.

Girard. July I2.-(Special. )-The Twin City Rifles. Company L. End Ala bama Infantry. will join the other com panies of the regiment July 2S, and proceed to chickamauga Park, where the annual encampment will be held, lasting from July 23 to August 1. Capt. Martin Ballou, commandr of the com pany thinks that many of the mem- bers will so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
A Ganblsr,r Fsthsr, But Calm.

kansaB JItY Btar.
 This is a really true boy story. The boy is the beloved son of an attor- fey fin the scarritt building. When not engaged in getting other persons out of trouble this attorney puts in his time helping his son out of dini- cuities. The boy is 12 years old.
 The attorney was called to the tele- phone this morning by his atenogra- pher. A school professor. friend of the family. was out at the other end of the wire.
 Passing along the street the pro- lessor said. T caught William in a gambling game, dice. craps believe It's called What shall do about it?"
 'WeIlp' the attorney exclaimed. 'If I were you. I'd bet on William. He'll win ao
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
eRAvn cHARans saApn.
Onzcials sf New York Fire Department
 am Llmelight.

ONacials of New York Fire Department
 am Limeli@ht.
 New York. July 12--Grays charges arc made against officials of the New York Ire department and against the Windsor Appliance Company. which made and sold to the city fire hose found to be defective in the Parker building fire last January. in a report which the Commissioners of Accounts have just made to Mayor Mcclellan.
 The report declares that the Windsor hose came no where near the specifca- tions furnished when bids were called for and that the cofnpany. ahough re- peatedly called upon to do so, never replaced any defective hose under it's guarantees. The commiseioners rec. ornmeud that the Ire commissioners bring charges against officers of the department for the loss of life at the Parker building fire last January. when three flrernen were killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
How to subaue a Roster.
HUN NW HabWUU v A0eWNNNe MontcIair (N. J.) dispatch to New Tor Times.

Montclair (N. J.) dispatch to New Hcrk
 Times.
 Rubber tires for trolley cars, muz- zles for growing roosters. and mufflers for automobile horns were discussed at the meeting of the Montclair town council last night. when long. pe- tition asking that the noisy rosters. ducks. and geese the town be sup pressed was presented.
 Chief of Police Harry Gallagher re- ceived a Communication today from a man at Beverly. Mass, who wishes to aid the antinoise crusade. He told the chief that q sure way to stop the roos- ters from growing is to place them on rosts that will not allow them to stand upright in their coops. He says that rosters cannot crow when compelled to stand in a crouchins position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13

self when the oficious and utterly mis- taken officer. arrested me"
 "Um" replied the Judge, after a mo- ments thought. The officer says ff- ty miles an. hour. but l give you the benefit of the doubt. The prisoner Is discharged I own an auto myself"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
BasebaIf PInxer Deaa.

St. Paul, Minn.. July 12.--Frank Far ris. aged 21 years. of Denton, Texas, member of the St. Paul American As- sociation baseball team. died at . hos- pital here this evening following an operation. for appendicitis. The body will be shipped to Denton. Paris was with the St. Louis American League team the early part of the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
KILLS WHITE WOMAN.
Negro Brute COnfesses His Crime Afte
 #

Negro Brute COnfesses His Crime After
 Ills Capture.
 Joplin, Mo-, July Is.---Because Mrs. Roy Plum, is years old. white an at taehe of carnival company resented his advances win Wilson. negro. ear- ly today struck her terrific blow over the left temple. killing her. tied rope 800 feet along a railroad trakc at Carl Junction. He was tracked by his barefoot prints and discovered just for ty minuaes after the crime was com mitted. He confessed to Jailel Weav- ar of the Carthage jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
Rey. Hurh gmyth Dead

Boston, Mass, July l2.-Rev. Hugh P. Smyth, styled by the late Pope Leo XIII as The Church Builder of Amer ica," for his activity in the Boston arch diocese in raising new churches, died here tonight. He was ss years old. He built some twenty churches. schools and conYanta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
SELLING pnNATURBD ALCOHOL.
Both Physlcian and DrugEist LtabIe to
 z K Frnmeeufaom


 Washington, July i2.-That both the physician who writes a prescription for denatured alcohol and the druggist who prepares the prescription and sells the medicine to the patient. are liable to criminal prosecution. fs held in q de- clsion rendered by Commissioner of Internal Revenue Capers...l
 The decision Is the result of the ac- ton of some druggists who prescribed denatured alcohol for external medi- cal purposes, not knowing that to do so Is violation of the law. The decision says in part:
 The second section of the law regu- lating the sale and manufacturee of denatured alcohol provides fine and irn- prisonment for, any person who uses denaIured alcohol for manufacturing any beverage or liquid medicinal prep aratior. and knowingly sells any prep aFation made in part or wholly from such alcohol"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
Hot fn no~tou.

Boston. Mass. July i3.--one death and half a dozen prostrations marked another exceedingly hot day in Boston during which the temperature scared to e7 degrees as a maximum. During the hottest part of the day the thermom- eter at the Art Museum in Cooley Square recorded 1os degrees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
Nashingten,s >Hntte.f n.x.

Washington. July i2.-This was the hottest day of the year in washington. The Weather Bureau thermometer registered ss degrees and the temper ature on the street reach ed 104 degrees storm late in the afternoon brought relief and lowered the temperature twenty-two degrees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
AeropIane CompIete.

Paris. July 12.-wilbur Wright. the American aeroplanist stated today that his aeroplane Is now complete, except for a few minor details. He expects to make flight with the new machine at Lewmans on July 25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
THOMAS HAsI<INs DEAD.
Eevvly-Appointed American Consul ai
 sxTatow Expires Suddenly.

SNE&eOW ExpRFeg SW00emly.
 PekIn, July 2.-Th omas w Has kins, the newly-appoInasd American consul at Swatow, died suddenly last night at PeiT Fair Ho, seaside resort. Thomas W. Haskins was appointed from California. His first services was a student interpreter in China July IS, 1902. He was appointed assistant Chinese Secretary to the Legation to China July {. l9o4. The State De- partment at washington. on July s. last, announced his appointment at Consul at Swatow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-13
New Japane.e Csbsns..

Tokio, July i2.-count Katsura was summoned to the palace today by the Emperor for the purpose of discussing the formation of the new cabinet, which. 1t Is expected. will be an- nounced Tuesday next.