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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
SAVED NEGRO FROM LYNCHING But Not Until Fatally
 Shot. PHILLIP HUMPHREYS PURSUED Mob fingered by Sight of His Beating Woman. Polfeemen Lowe and Evans Rushed to North Montgomery to Find As- sailant in Hidins-Later
 Painted.
 

Quick action on the part of Police men Lowe and Evans in all probaointy prevented lynching in North Mont gomery during the forenoon Monday. Phillip Humphreys, a negro man, was beating a negress, Annie Brown, so se- verely that the screams of the woman could be heard a block. Neighbors ran to the place and saw him throw the woman down and stamp on her body. Seeing a crowd coming, Hum phreys boIted through the back door and fled.
 hue and cry was raised, the crowd getting more and more excited as oth- CTS joined with the report that the woman was killed Humphreys had good wind and gained steadily on his pursuers until he was well in the out skirts of the town, when one the crowd drew a revolver and fired. The fugi- tive threw up his arms and staggered. but kept on. running at terrific speed, and at last lodging into a close set- tIement, for the time being escaped.
 Word was sent the police and Lowe and Evans, bicycle men, burnt the wind to the scene of the disturbance, men were beating the neighborhood In an effort to find the man.
 Being directed to a house the off, cers found after a lengthy search a negro man who stepped out of room and denied being the one wanted, saying he had seen Humphreys going in certain direction. The officers started to leave, but coming to the door the negro was recognized by the crowd and a rush made for him.
 Lowe and Evans beat the angry men and whisked the prisoner away to the nearest police box where they held him until the patrol wagon came. As Humphreys started to climb in, he groaned and tainted. and, being ex- amined, it was found he had been shot in the back. Instead of going to the city lock up, the wagon was headed for St. Margaret's Hospital. and Hum phreys was operated on immediately. It was found the ball had penetrated the abdominal cavity injuring several organs and his life is now hanging by thread.
 Annie Brown, the woman he had beaten, was brought in later, also in a precarious condition, suffering from internal Injuries inflicted by the man having trampled on her. It is be- neved an operation in her case will be necessary also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
ROAD IMPROVEMENT UP.

County Board of Revenue Open Bids
 For GraveIling COOsada Road.
 Meeting in regular weekly session the Board of Revenue of Montgomery county Monday afternoon took up the matter of road improvements in sev- eral quarters. in addition to the rou- tine work of paying claims.
 Bids were opened for the grading and gravelling of the Coosada road. the contract to be awarded later. County Engineer Bullen was instruct ed to ascertain the cost of preparing the old Macon county road from Sledge Station to Macon county so that 1t be made passable. The main obstacle is a large slough, at Mat thew's Creek, which must be filled A petition from residents along tnis road brought about the tentative de- cision of the Board to effect improve ments.
 Two petitions were received and filed. one asking that the unfinished Mooner road. from Pine Level to Orion, be completed, and the other asking that a mile of the road running from Merry. on the Seaboard Air Line, to Mount Meigs. be graded and gravelled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Engagement is Denied.

Pittsburg. Oct, 2s-An attempt to reach United States Senator Stephen B. Elkins at his homo in Elkins West Virginia. today was unsuccessful ow- ing to the Senator's absence on a cam paign tour of the state.
 To his secretary. however, the As- sociated Press. read the latest reports concerning the alleged engagement of the Duke of the Abruzzi and Mss Katherine Eikins, who replied:
 we know nothing of the reports that the Duke of the Abruzzi has per sonally announced his engagement at Turin. and that wedding will occur fin November. We don't think 1t is true however.
 ."The report from Chicago that Mrs Elkins has practically confirmed the engagement of her daughter to the Italian nobleman Is untrue. Mrs. Ei- kins has not given an interview re- garding this matter.
 "As for the reports that Cardinal Gibbons will visit Elkins. West vir- ginia next week, we know nothing of the alleged contemplated visit here"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
AmuSen7ents
At The Afaietic Theatre.

Now tha. Manager Couch has pro- vided one metropolitan standard act of vaudeville, an act that Rose CoghIan starred for many years, playing to packed houses on the Northern vaude- vile circuits, 1t certainly seems up to Montgomery to show their apprecia- tion. Yet last nights audience at the little theatre surely did not seem to appreciate to the fullness the famous one-act emotional drama that was pre- scented by two capable people.
 That Montgomery should have such an act offered for its approval, shows the high standard of vaudeville that is to be offered at the Majestic Theatre during the coming season this winter, If Montgomery approves.
 ''The Ace of Trumps" is by far the best act of drama that has been seen upon a Montgomery vaudeville stage Its cast Is composed of but two mem- bers, but both these are high up in vaudeville ranks. The quality Is there, and full appreciation should be ac- corded.
 But in addition to this there Is an- other act that stands clearly out from the usual truck seen at vaudeville houses. This act is that of W. J. Mo Dermott truly styled "The King of Tramp Comedians" It is impossible to be bored while he Is en the stage There is not - stale joke not an old one. in the whole fifteen minutes Bright humorous witty lines have been supplied. and McDermott makes the most of them.
 Lynn and Sang. two Chinese. begin the evenings entertainment with songs in Chinese and English. Evidently the Chinamen are proud of the fact that they can sing tie American rag-time. for there Is but one Chinese song in the turn. But their act Is good, and 1t re- ceived due applause.
 In Frank Marckley the Majestic Theatre has found a person who can get music other than the popular mig ger planation melodies" from a banjo Grand opera, popular airs, are played with such effect that one wonders why music was never before gotten from banjo.
 Camille Personi a vocalist and i'm personator. received applause, but her turn was out of place upon such a bill of high class numbers.
 Thelma Deverne and Company, feat uring a woman baritone singer, are all to the good. The baritone singer Is first heard beh.- the scenes, and the audi ence 1t willing to ofEer 10 to that a man will come upon the stage, but the man doesn't. It's a real live genuine wo- man.
 The bill Is closed by the moving pictures, which have always proved a drawing card at the playhouse. This week the pictures are exceptionally good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
ROBBERY OF CATHEDRAL.
Articles May have Keen Shipped ts
 AmRrHaa

Washington. Oct. 26-In an effort to clear up the mysterious robbery of the Ancient Cathedral at Limoges. France. six months ago. the Washing ton police are working in conjunction with the French authorities. who be- Iieve that the loot was shipped to this country.
 It is estimated that the articles stolen. consisting of number of paintings, sacred vessels and embellish- ments which have been handed down for generations. are worth thousands of dollars.
 The story of the robbery was wide ly published and startled the world a the time. but the list of articles stolen was carefully guarded by the French authorities as many of the sacred vessels were the gifts of Kings oof France, and high church dig nitaries.
 The list has been sent to the chief of police of Washington and will be forwarded to every chief of police in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
BOY FOUND DESTITUTE.
Police Made Find Monday MOrniI
 Ramr ENa WOrkm.

Police Made Find Monday Morning
 Near Ice WOrIs.
 Ray billiard. IA year old, son of G. H. billiard of Bainbridge, Ga, was was found trembling from cold in some weeds near fhe stables of the Montgomery Ice Works Monday morn ing. The police department was noti- fled and he was taken to headquarters and given food and shelter.
 The boy said he was hired by Mall com Ward. a jockey for Charles Blass, of Bainbridge, who entered a horse in the races at the State Fair last week. billiard said he went to Ward and asked for his pay. and Ward replied he didn't have any money but not to worry about 1t as MT. Bass would pay him. The boy said he worked at a small restaurant at the fair, but got sick and had to stop. He had no. friends in Montgomery, so he went to the stables of the Montgomery Tee Works and spent the night there. v
 The police have charge of him, and will give him all the attention nec- essary until communication with his people can be established.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
AUTOMOBILE THIEF HAS
 BEEN CAPTURED AT ARIT0N

John Morris, a young white man. formerly employed in the garage or Moseley and Haigler. 216 Bibb street. was arrested Monday evening in Ari- ton seventy miles from Montgomery, on a charge of attempting to pass stolen checks. and stealing an auto mobile from his employers.
 D. M Moseley received a long dis tance telephone message from one of the banks in Ariton yesterday even ing asking him if he had son in that vicinity touring in motor car. MT. Moseley told the sender of the message that one of his employers had stolen a car and some checks from his place of business, and prob ably that was the man he was asking about. Upon this information, holding Morris on a pretext, the town mar shal of Ariton was called and the young man placed under arrest.
 Mir. Moseley said last night that several days ago Morris had taken car from the garage. driven 1t several miles from the city and running 1t in ditch, had walked back taken out another, and breaking into the safe had helped himself to the cash and several checks amounting to $50. He immediately communicated with the authorities of surrounding towns but no trace was found of the missing man.
 Re says Morris came to him from Pensacola some time ago, and showed such an interest in and adaptability for the work he was soon placed in 6 responsible position. Saturday night Morris took g car from the sheds. MT. MoseIey says, and breaking down short distance from the city, came back for another. Then seeming to think he had better make 8 complete job of 1t. opened the safe, the com rifled it. He then picked a big Pope Toledo car, and left town heading to- | ward Troy He struck bad going | when some miles out in a place where
 the road was being graded, and l breaking the car, left 1t and headed for the Coast Line railroad on foot, even tually reaching Ariton Monday, where he attempted to dispose of the checks. He told the officials at the bank he
 was John Moseley, son of a Montgom- cry automobile agent, had broken his car some distance from the city and being out of funds. desired having 1 several checks in his possession cashed. The story did not appeal to
 the banker, and he 'phoned to Mont gomery for yerification, the arrest fol- | lowing.
 Local officers will be sent for the culprit today, and the case will be l tried here. Mir. Moseley saying the motor car firm will prosecute to the extent of the law.
 Special Officer Avant is scheduled to leave on the 6 o'clock Coast Line train l to get the prisoner today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
SMITH IN NEW YORK
GEORGIA GOVERNOR SPEAKS FOR
 MIR. BRYAN.
He Compares Qualifications Of Two Candidates And Says Success of
 Democracy Would Mean


 Democracy Would Mean
 Prosperity.
 New York Oct. Ex-Governor Hoke Smith. of Georgia, former cabinet of- ficer under President Cleveland, deliv- cred the principal address at the Dem ocratic monday meeting in this city today.
 highly. but severely criticized MT. Taft.
 Governor Smith In part spoke as fol- lows:
 A comparison of the positions oc- cupied by MT. Bryan and Mir. Taft jus tify the conclusion that the election of MT, Bryan will advance the business as well as the general interests of the entire country. Mir. Bryan recognizes the silver Issue as thing of the past. conceding that the increased produc- ton of gold has accomplished what he had hoped to accomplish by the coin age of silver. He advocates constitu- tionai government and an expansion of commerce through lower tarif tax ation.
 "It Is only logical that he now re- ceives the support of the Tilden and Cleveland Democrats and appeals with confidence to the independent voters of the country.
 INT. Taft is the first candidate of a great party selected as candidate for President by the President and nomI- mated by the President as his success sor We would not concede that his training fits him for the position. His experience has been limited. To act aE Governor over islands seven thou sand miles away. inhabited by semi civilized tribes, furnishes no special training for the Presidency nor does service as Secretary of War under MT. Roosevelt especially fit him for the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Trenton ia Warned:

Nashville, Tenn. Oct, 26-A special from Union City says:
 pr. T. J. Happel of Trenton. who is here today, says an unsigned letter was found on the stairs on his officr yesterday morning which contained many dire threats against the town. The letter was full of profanity and declared it was proposed to give Tren- ton hell and to make way with the men and women, white and negroes.
 The letter said the town would be visited the last of this month and that the people would soon b dI%nk- ing water in hell. On the back was the picture of horse and rider.
 Dr. Happel placed no significance to the letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
RRANpENpIRG IN CoURT.,
saya He WiII Return To New York
 without FOrmaIities.

burg appeared in police court today to answer the charge of being a fugi- tive from justice By mutual consent the case went over until tomorrow morning.
 Fitzsimmons. the New York detec- tive, was in court.
 Brandenburg now says he will re- turn to New York without further for malities, after his dismissal In local police court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
He Is Accused of AssauIting Two Blind
 Girls.


 Chicago Oct l< "A dispatch to The Tribune from< .,a Fe. N. M. says.
 With th[ solice in every southwestern city and town on the lookout for him. R. II. Pierce, wealthy banker of Alamo Gordo,. this territory. aged 50 years Is a fugitive from justice He is wanted charged wifh a criminal attack upon two blind girls aged 14 and i6 years. of the Institute for the blind at Alamo Gordo. The accused man was member of the board of trus- tees.
 Indictments charging the crime have been ret ed by a grand jury at AIbuquerque. andy rants for arrest has been issued
 It h eged the offense was committed almost weeks ago at Albuquerque, where n, k the girls to the National Irri- gation Congress to show what is being &C., compllshed by the Alamo Gordo instltu- ton.
 The matter came to light owing to one of the victims having made a confession to the superintendent The matter was at once reported to Governor Curry. who or. dered Attorney GenAraI Harvey to make a rigid investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

panies. He told of once having talked with E. I. Dupont of the Lafiin and Rand Company. one of he big com pany's competitors and of MT. Dupont saying that he would take up the sub ject of purchase of the Lahin and Rand Company.
 Ten days later he said he received a telegram from MT Dupont announc- ing that Rahiu and Rand Company had been purchased. When he next met Dupont he asked what the pur- chase price had been, and Dupont re- piled: "oh, nothing much; few bonds, that's all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
MEN GO ASHORE.
Cholera In Manila DIminishing And
 Sailors Get Leave.

Manila. Oct. 26.-Following an exam nation of conditions in Manila by special medical board which has been dealing with the cholera situation. Rear Admiral G. B Harber, com mandinE the cruiser squadron, today for the first time in many weeks granted the men of the warships shore liberty.
 The sailors and marine are forbidden to enter the shacks of the natives. in- structed to avoid the Fondo District, where the epidemic has created the greatest ravages and warned to take the precautions about food and drink usual under such circumstances. Hun dreds of sailors are ashore today un- der the new regulations.
 The dragnet of the board of health landed but one cholera suspect today.
 The cruiser Galveston carried of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
MONTGOMERY GUILTY.
ury Returns Verdict Against PennsyI-
 ~ya-Rm RmAAAR

Jury Returns Verdict Against Pennsyl-
 vanIR Banker.
 PIttsburg, Pa, Oct. 26.-William Montgomery, former cashier of the de- funct Allegheny National Bank. which failed some time ago for over $1,000.- 900. who was placed on trial last Fri day on two indictments charging em- hezzlement and abstraction of $469,- 900, was found fuilty as indicted by a jury in the United States District Court this afternoon.
 Montgomery was immediately placed on trial on a third and last indict- ment charging him with the misappli- cation of S114,000 in bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
METCALF IS ILL. Secretary Cancels An Engagement To
 Sneak

washington. Oct. 26.-Because of III health. Secretary Metcalf has been obliged to cancel his engagement to address a political gathering at Charleston, W. Va. next Friday and has declined an invitation to speak at Akron, Ohio.
 He is confined to his bed and 1t will be- some days before he will be able to get out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Hnr4 In RnnRwnx.

Lexington, Ky, oct 26.-Dwight Rowden. his mother and two sisters and W. c. Shaver, all from Wheeling. w Va. were thrown from carriage in runaway near Winchester this afternoon and all were seriously in- iured. Shaver was brought to this cIty in an unconscious condition and may not survive. All are prominent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
POWDER TRUST HEARING.
witness Tells How DuPOnt Got Com
 frnI of I.OhIn and Rand.

New York, oct. 26.--It Is likely that the hearings in the Government suit against the so-called powder trust. which have been in progress in this citv will be transferred to Whining ton Del. if not tomorrow then at the end of the present week.
 The hearing was resumed today, where 1t was interrupted by adjourn rnent last week, and Robert S. Wad- dell. formerly general sales agent for the Associated Powder Companies, was recalled to the stand.
 Mir. Waddell said that he had a part in awarding many contracts and fixing specil prices to certain of these com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
n,.cs.rred From Cv.tody.

New York. Oct. 26-Sol Lichtenstein. Orlando A. Jones and five other lesser known frequenters of the race tracks were discharged from custody and the charges of violating the Agnew-Hart anti gambling laws were dismissed to- day by Magistrate Geismare of Brook lyn. The magistrate said the accus- ed walked about talking to people to obtain bets. They also bet with others thus acting as both layers and back CTS This, the magistrate said, was mt hook x-makinR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
ON GEORGETOWN GRIDIRoN.
GeOrgetOwn and North Carolina Bat-
 tied fO a Tie,

tied to a Tie.
 Washington, Oct. 2B.-The elevens of Georgetown and North Carolina bat tied to a tie in a well contested game on the Georgetown gridiron today. Both teams scored a touch down in the first half.
 In the second period of play, the pig skin was in the territory of the Tar heels during the greater part of the time. but neither team was able to cross the goal line. Thomas, of North Carolina, attracted attention for his bunting and good line bucktng, while Shea was the star player on the Georgetown team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
swIEzERLAND ELECTI0N.
cOmpIexi0n of Council Remains Practi-
 caIly Unchanged.

Berne, Switzerland. Oct. 26.--The election of members to the national council was held yesterday and the re. suit leaves the present political com plexfon of this body practically un- changed. The radical left wing re- tains a large majority.
 The intense struggle of the social ists to win new placeb was fruitless and their representation remains the same.
 The people have accepted a constl- tutional amendment giving the gov ernment increased authority and con- trol in the matter of the development of water power in Switzerland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
"HoNEsT,, JOHN IS DEAD.
Minnesota Governor Who Spurned The
 Louisiana Lottery.

Duluth, Minn., Oct. 26.--The death of former Governor John Miller. of North Dal ota, here today recalls the famous light against the Louisiana lottery in North Dakota.
 Mir. Miller led the fight against the lottery and the story Is told that a representative of the lottery went into MT. Miller's office and laid down a suit case containing $200.000.
 That Is yours If you will permit the lottery to enter North Dakota" he said.
 My price Is higher than that" said Mr. Miller, and threw him out of the office.
 They called him Honest John" Mill Tor in North Dakota. His fight against the lottery was redoubled after that.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Jndxe Raher up From IIInes.

After a spell of illness. by which he was confined to his bed for several days, Recorder E. F. Baber appeared Monday at his accustomed seat as magistrate of the Police Court.
 Judge Baber had reen held from his presiding bench for three days of last week because of the indisposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27

inforced concrete bridge over Pigeon present wooden structure. The bridge will have two spans. the mean
 distance of the modern construction material being 1o5 feet. It is expect ed the bridge will be ready for use by the mftfdIe of December. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
4BIue Jeanso At The Grand


 Genuine melodrama: the ''city man. amid the rustic. the orphan girl of the first act who becomes the beloved wife of the last. the saw mill, the thrilling
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
Alabama Carrier.

Washington. D C., Oct. 2e.-(spe- eial) )-Dexter D. Johnson appointed regular, Emmett B. Howell substitute rural carrier Route No. 3 at Red Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
WORK ON RAILROAD BRIDGE.

New Structure Over Pigeon Creek
 Soon to be Completed.
 Work commenced Monday on the Louisville and Nashville Railroads re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
FIR. I-EALHOFER RETURNS.
yaya Case Before Commerce Commits
 ninn Kna safiafncfarY

sion Was Satisfactory.
 H. s. Kealhofer, manager of the Montgomery Freight Bureau, returned Monday frou Washington, where he helped in the final submission of the Montgomery case before the Interstate Commerce CommI lion. Mr. Kealhofor. like w. F. vandiver, who reached the city ahead of him. says he is sat. isfied with the fhowing made at all stages of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-27
BANKER IS A FUGITIVE.

the honors in the recent target prac- tice for the cruiser squadron.
The times-herald. [volume] (Burns, Harney County, Or.) 1896-1929, 1908-02-01

and would engineer through the
legislature some measures that
would be particularly beneiieis'
20 his constituents.
John ii. Garrett the pioneer
Emigrant creek stockmau. is al-
so fav0rabIy mentioned in co0-
necion with the state senator
ship.
There are still other worthy
men who have not received the
prominent mention they deserve
hut who mo doubt will, be given
consideration in time TO ret cod.
the primary ballo. if they can be
prevailed upon by their friends
t1 enter the political arena