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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

are brought to Montgomery by Detect i've Avant, who conveyed the young man to this city from, Artton.
 Morris, 1t seems, had arrived at the bottom of his purse at Artton, ana en- deayored to cash a check belonging 10 MoseIey and Haigler. passing nimsen off as John Moseley. the son or the Montgomery man to whom the checx was made out. A telephone message to Montgomery~ .as a means of substan- tiatinr the story, showed Morris up as a fraud, and he was arrested Bue instead of stopping at that faprtcatton, Morris began with another.
 Fearing that he would be sent to Montgomery. where he was wanted for the theft of two automobiles, the young man declared to the officials or Aritoh that he was a crook. who had come, with seven others. to crack the safe of tho bank at Ariton. The other seven of tie gang. he told the Ariton- ites were encamped near the city, ana that he would point out their hioing place.
 And the sensation took at the little town. It is declared that throughout the night, .Jne slept at Ariton. every man on the place patroliing his indi- vidual property. armed to the teeth [. Then came, the next morning. the mes sage from Montgomery announcing that an officer would be sent to take the young man, apd Ariton sighed COL seetiye sigh of relief. For then the second fabrication of Morris was shown up as false.
 Morris proved himself. in addition to A second MunchAusen, to be handcun artist of perfection. Several times he picked the locks of his Ncuffs. using piece of tin which he tore from tin can, until he has become the wonder and source of fear of the officials who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
KNIGHTS IN rusKDGEE.

Rev. ,. R. Curry of Mobile Accepts a
 Call.
 Tuskegee. Oct. 2s.-(Special. )-This afternoon at 4:30 o'clock in their Gas. tie Hall the Knights Tempiar. togeth- CT with aNnumber of Knights from Au- burn. Opelika. Tallassee. Shorter and Montgomery held most interesting meeting.
 The U. D. c. tendered them a ban- quet at the Beavers Dam this even. ing at 7:30 o'clock.
 Following this was the initiation of new members.
 The visiting Knights are being roy. ally entertained in the different homes of the citizenS.
 Rev. J. R. Curry of Mobile has ac- cepted the call as pastor of the First Baptist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
AGRICULTURAL MEETING.
Special Train of Expert. Address Cit
 fNena n4 llarn0znlan

izens of Demo1olis.
 Demopoiis, Oct. 2s.--(Special IA large and attentive audience attended the agricultural meeting at the City Hall Tuesday afternoon. A special coach over the Southern Railway brought the following gentlemen from their respective places: NJ. " Rich- ards. B. H. Shaw. NJ. V. King, W. L. Henderson, Washington. D. C.: R. 6. simpson. Birmingham; J. A. wilkin- son, Montgomery; R. B. Creigh, !. W. Hunter and R. w. Hendricks, Selma.
 As soon as these gentlemen arrived in the city they were escorted to the city hall and a number of them made short speeches on the profit of agrt- culture and the diversifying of crops. The people of Demopolis were advised to engage in truck farming extensive ly, as there was already market for their products which could be convey ed to market in q very few hours. The speeches explained the best method of raising tomatoes. onions. potatoes. etc, and showed what other near by towns and cities were receiving from their truck farms. The people of De- mopolis were advised to engage fin the growing of early vegetables for North ern markets and not depend on cotton as the only means of realizing money.
 The party left on the train for Uniontown and other points. The peo- pie of Demopolis were greatly inter. ested in the meeting, and quite e num- Der will engage in truck farming very extensively hereafter.
 A lght rain began to fall about dark Tuesday which was very encour- aging to those interested in boats com. ing to Demopoiis. as 1t was predicted freely Tuesday night that in a very few days there will be enough water in the two rivers to enable boats to travel to and from pemopoiis. It has been a number of weeks now since boats have appeared at this landing. and the merchants and cotton buyers feel the absence of trafiic on the riv. CTS very materially.
 On Monday night Hon. and Mrs. Lewis E. Mayer had a number of their friends with them and a most delight. fuI evening was spent. The occasion was the betrothal of Mis- Lena Mayer to MT. J. Cohen Loeb of Atlanta. Ga
 Miss Mayer Is the second daughter of Hon and Mrs. Lewis E. Mayer. and besides being q handsome young woman, she Is bright, gentle and win- some. Mir. Loeb Is sterling and af. fable young business man of Atlanta. and stands high in the commercial world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
NEWS OF HEApLANp.
Remains of ThOs. WhIgham WIlI B
 Buried ThuFsday.

Remains of ThOs. WhIgham WIll Be
 Buried ThuFsday.
 Headland. Oct. 2S.-(Speefai. I-- Thomas Whigham of Rutherford. died at his home last night. His remains will be sent here and buried tomorrow by the side of his wife.
 Mir. Whigham has brother here, Mir. A B. Whigham.
 Mss Raydee Rodgers returned today from Atlanta. Ga. where she has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Harrell.
 Hon. J. L. Kelly returned from North Carolina Sunday. where he had been visiting relatives.
 Mir. Green Grant of Birmingham Is visiting his aged father Mir W D.. Grant.
 Mrs. c. F. Sporman has returned home after spending several days with her daughter and family, Mrs. ". M. Curtis of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
J. Stone waiksv B.nHrurt.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. ss.-J. ston@ Walker. member of the Penssnis Club. nled a petition in voluntary bankrupt cy in the Federal Court today with liabilities of s23o.sis. and no assets, save a share of stock in the Walker. Moss Ice Company of New Orleans. which the petition ayers In practical ly valueless, and . policy of iusurauce in the Equitable Life for ei0.ooo pay able to his children. Walker was . former banker of Richmond. Ky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
BOUGHT FOR COMER
BE oErs THE SooITToS MILL AT rU-
WaA Purchased for Him at Public Outerv cad He Wiu Spend sSo.000 In Making Improve.
 naauka

Eufauls, Oct as.-tspecial) )--Inforuaa- ton hes been given out that B. B. Conner oI nlrminsssm. will own the controlling interest in the Eufauia cotton mills resent, ly cold st public optcry and will make n sattstactoTy edJustment of all its affairs.
 MT. Conner will put in t5o.ooo in new and improved machinery and expects to have the plant in active operation as soon as pos siole' to this end representative of MT. any day when outstanding obliEationa win
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
RAILROAD IN HONDURAS.
Americans May Build From TruxIIIO
 to TeEucIgaIpa.

Mobile, Oct. 2s.-J. r. Henderson who has a concession from the presi- ednt of Honduras to operate a rall- road between Truxillo and Teguelgal- na A distance of three hundred miles arrived in this city to-day and left Immediately for New York, aceompan- led by J. J. Fry. a general railroad contractor.
 They will In the next sixty days be- qin work on the railroad to be known as the Honduras National and one thousand men will be employed for a number of months.
 The route Is for the most part noun ,ainous and the cost of construction will reach into the hundreds of thou aAnda-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
YOU MUST ACT NOW--TODAY
Sixteen Great Bargains Left for Those Who Delayed In Making Their SeIection--This is Your Last Chance to Save SI5O to $7so in Your
 Piano Purchase.
Easy Terms of Payment to All Who Desire Them Store Open Until o;3o p. m. HI Dexter Ave. Z, z

Besides. there are just 1s of these great bargains left. and We are sure every one o& them will go hefore night. and there will be no more to sell at these cut prices. So its you have the slightest Idea of being one of the lucky Is to secure these greatest of all the great bargains. you must act quickly today, before SEQ tonight.
 Here are 1s Of the very best styles and makes in this whole stock, espe- cialy reduced in price for this. the last day of the sale. We are determined to make a clear sweep of every instru- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

Tonight at s:so this wonderful sale will come to an end. and with 1t your opportunity to secure one of the worlds best makes of pianos at saw ing of $15O to s250.
 We are more than pleased with the results of the sale and wish to thank our many friends for their patronage.
 While we have received many re- quests for an extension of time in which to take advantage of the cut prices, we cannot extend the time single day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

The Count makes this petition with the idea of giving his mother custody of the children.
 There is reason to believe that nego- tiations are under way Co settle the case out of court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

Mss Donald Becoznes nx46s of Mr. 0don.
 ouitnan. Miss. oot. ss-tepsciail--May bry odom and Miss Laura ponsld were married here today. The bride is the sc- complished daughter of Major George L. Donald of this place. Mfr. odom is . prom inent young banker of waynesboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
FURNITURE BARGAINs.

If you are looking tor gemuine furniture bargains. get Morris welTs prices before buying elsewhere. At his big sale one dollar does the work of four. Stock in hands of the Buf- falo Factory and MiIl Syndicate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

London. Oct 1e.--The British Aero Club has awarded its gold medal to
 the Wright brothers of Dayton, o. for their achievements,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

Don't walt tlII cold weather to get out winter eIOthes.
 Phone HIS. French Dry Cleaning Go. eos Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
MUNCHAUSEN
 BEATEN HERE Young Morris More of a
 Ror1ancer. ARIToN PEOPLE MAY TESTIFY Told Them He Was Yeggman and SQuealed on Fellows. This Upset Town Until Message Te Arrest Came From Montgomery.
 Picked Locks Cf
 cuns. lEE

5aron Munchausen, were he alive, would concede his marvellous powers of romancing were surpassed, would acknowledge himself a back number in the art of prev4rication. in face of the feats of John Morris, of Montgomery, in this line.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
poaA nr~Anr s.v yvrswhss.

refined sugar were reduced 10 cents per hundred pounds today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

Opera Clocks, Evening gowns, plumes. We clean and dye.
 Phone 11S. Preach Dry Cleaning Co. POS Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

are charged with his custody. But he was lodged in the Montgomery County JaiI safely, awaiting trial on Novem- Der s,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29

Sugar Prices Advanced New York. Oct. 2s.-An grades of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
cAsTELLANn SUES ANNA.
French Oeuns Wants His Mother To
 HmwA (hflApam

A@Ve Omu8fem.
 Paris. Oct 2S-The petition of Count Boni de Casteilane for q modification of the decree of divorce obtained by his wife, who was Miss Amt Gould of New York. on account of her subse- quent marriage to Prince HeIie de Sa- gan. came up in the tribunal of the Seine today. At the request of the defense the hearing was adjourned un- til November (.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-29
WEDDING rN oUTTMAN.

be adjusted and preparations win bs nads to begin the work.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
1.-THE GIRL AND
THE GOVERNOR

Manager Bachman has just clos
ed arrangements with Mr.. Piper Of
the Salt Lake Opera Co. for the
production in this city of "The Girl
and the Governor" the company's
latest opera. The date has been
fixed for September 14th, and the
company will come from Salt Lal e
on special train, carrying about so
members, with scenery and stage
effects. On this occasion, matinee
and evening performances will be
given. Heretofore people have been
turned away at the door, the house
having been sold out, and many be-
ing disappointed. The extra matt
nee will furnish an opportunity for
all who desire to hear this excellent
company.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
tCURBING AND GUTTERING.)

(CURBING AND GUTTERING0
The city council Of Provo City, Utah,
hereby gives notice that the said city
council will receive sealed proposals
for the constructing Of cement curbiDg
and guttering in CURLING and Gutter
ing District No. 1, to-wit: four thous-
and seven hundred eighty-six (47S6)
feet thereof, said district being hereto
fore created and established by ordin-
ance Of the city council Of Provo City
and duly approved and published and
now in force. All Of the said curbing
and guttering shall be performed in
strict conformity with the specifica-
tons prepared for that purpose by T..
A. Jacobs, city engineer, adopted by
the city council and now on file in the
offices Of both the city engineer and
city recorder and are hereby referred
10 and made part hereof.
Work Of said construction shall be
completed not later that the LIST day Of
November, A. ID. 1908. Contract and
bond may be seen and examined upon
application to the city engineer or city
recorder of Provo City at their respec-
tive offices in Provo City.
Full payment for all of the said work
except the clty's proportion) will be
made in special tax warrants Of the
city issued against the funds created
by the local assessment upon the prop
erty abutting upon the said improve
ment, under the provisions Of Title 10,
Chapter Is, Compiled Laws Of Utah,
1907, which the contractor shall accept
at not less than their par or face value.
A certified check for the sum Of one
hundred 10000 dollars as an evidence
Of good faith must accompany each
bid, which check will be returned to
the bidder upon signing Of contract or
refusal Of bid. All proposals must be
be filed with the city recorder Of Provo
City, Utah, not later than Tuesday I;
the sth day Of September, A, D., 1908,
at o'clock p. M, that being the time
and place when the city council will
meet and consi ler the said proposals.
Tho CITY council reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Further in
formation may be obtained by applica-
ton TO the city engineer or city recorder.
By order Of the city council.
DAVID JOHNSON,
City Recorder.
First publication Aug. 10, 1905.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

Notice is hereby given by the Cln
Council of Provo City, Utah, of M,
intention of said Council TO make N,
following described improvement, to
wit;
To grade and gravel (but such grad
ing shall not be construed as fixing q,
establishing the grade SO that IL NAV
not be changed by the city hereafter
the following designated sidewalks,
being graveling district No. 8, as here
tofore created and established by ordi.
nance Of the City Council duly passed,
approved and published, said sidewalk,
being located In Provo City, Utah
County, Utah.
All that portion Of the north side
walk on Center street, between The
west side of Eleventh West street and
point 6,067 feet west thereof at The
western boundaries of lands now own.
ed by James Fisher; also all that Dor
ton OF the east sidewalk of that GER
tain street or lane on the east side Of
and adjacent to lands now owned BY
Ralph Poulton (Which street or lane
intersects with and runs north from
center street aforesaid ut n point ap
proximately 1925 feet west Of the west
side of said Eleventh West street afore
SAID between the north side of Center
street aforesaid and point ,243 feet
north therefrom to where said street or
lane turns west. and also the north
sidewalk OF said street or lane Lad
aforesaid, between the point last afore
said aud n point $40 feet west thereoi,
and TO detray the abullers proportion
OF the costs and expenses thereof estb
mated at S9l5.l0, of IL cents per front
or linear foot, There being approxh
mately 1928 feet of abutting property
by d local assessment upon the lots and
lands abutting or fronting upon said
improvement embraced within said
district In proportion TO the foot front
so abuttine thereon, being the distrid
to be affected or benefited by said i'm,
provement, which lands are described
as follows, to.witt
All lots and lands abutting or front
ing upon said sidewalks to be so i'm.
proved as aforesaid.
The city's proportion of said cost
and expenses shall be betrayed by thu
city.
All protests and objections to Ii.
carrying out Of said intention must h
presented in writing to the City re
oorder ON or before 8 p. M, !of Monday
the 18th day Of September, 1908, thu
being the time when the City CounuI
VIII meet and hear and consider such
objections as may be made thereto.
Dated September ard, 1908,
BY order of the City Council d
Provo City,
DAVID JOHNSON,
sEAb) Citv Recorder
First publication September 8, 1905
Crawling District No, 3,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
HAD LOST TRACK OF HISTORY
italian Evidently Knew Nothing Of
Declaration Of independence.

Lewis Morris Iddings OF New York,
diplomatic agent OF the United States
to Egypt, and at present on leave OF
absence In this country, tells the FOL.
lowing anecdote as an illustration OF
how backward In civilization are Ger.
tain remote districts OF Italy. Hav.
Ing been secretary OF the embassy In
Rome for many years, Mr.. 1ddings
can well qualify as an expert.
During his secretaryship It appears
that relatives OF an expatriated 1tal.
ian who had come to the United States
were endeavoring to locate their long
lost dear one, having heard through
friends who had returned to the native
village in the Appenine mountains that
he was making mints Of money in
America.
Their inquiries, In the form OF an
appeal, were drawn UP by the enllght.
ened mayor Of tho village, who for.
warded them to the British embassy
In Rome, possibly after careful study
OF his own prehistoric atlas,
Mr. Jardine Kidston, the British
charge d'affaires, who received the
communication, referred It to the at
tention Of the American embassy. in.
closing the document with note to
this effect!
my Dear Iddings; Can you do any.
thing for this applicant, the mayor Of
Roccacannuccia' His honor's knowl-
edge OF geography seems bit hazy,
and It is evident that he has not yet
heard OF the Declaration Of Independ-
epce."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
JUDICIAL CONVENTION.

You are further requested TO elect
delegates 10 the District Convention OF
the Fourth judicial district OF the
State Of Utah, TO be held AT Provo,
Utah, on the 2lst day of September,
1905, at 10 O'Clock a. m. for the purpose
of nominating candidates for District
Judge and District Attorney for said
district.
The apportionment for said Judicial
convention Is made upon the same
basis " the State convention and each
precinct will be entitled TO the same
number OF delegates TO said Judicial
convention as II Is for the State con-
vention.
II Is suggested that delegates to all
three Of the above named conventions
be elected at the said primary.
Precinct chairmen are urgently re-
quested TO forward at the earliest posi-
BILE date to the County Chairman at
Provo, separate lists, certified to, Of
the delegates elected TO the respective
conventions. Also q list OF the new
Precinct officers as follows; Precinct
Chairman and Secretary elected, and
the Precinct Constable and Justice of
the Peace nominated at said primaries.
To secure full delegation TO all OF
said conventions IL Is suggested that
the primaries elect AS many alternates
10 said conventions as may be deemed
necessary.
BY order Of the County Cnetral Com
mittee.
WibfoRD +. GtLEs,
Chairman.
ASHLEY BAhfLKrr,
Secretary.
Also by order Of the judicial Central
Committee Of the Fourth judicial Dis
trict
JOHN Il. MINER,
Chairman
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
salys is good for little cuts or big cuts,
small scratches and bruises or big ones,
Il is healing, cooling and soothing
There isjust one original and many sub
stitutes. Be sure you get the original
DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel
salve. We sell and recommend it,
Palace Drug company
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
DEMOCRAT NOT AN ALLY
TO AMERICAN PARTY.


TO AMERICAN PARTY to make false assertions Several
times In the last few weeks has
published fmsy articles effort make appear that the DEMO-
has joined hands with the American party organs in Salt Lake
City What the Enquirer has gained by this effort no one knous
Suffice prominent patrons of that paper expressed their dis
gust at the mpernent assertions made Their point not well taken
and rather personal Because the two American organs In Salt
have their local office in the building does not argue that
the DEMOCRAT American party oganbeause the Salt Lake Herald
its argument and thus eliminate considerable dspy of THAR i
Democratic principles American party prlnclples Tho
American party in strictly hostile fight The Democrats m
and dare the Enquirer bring forth any better church memb
than that claim be opponents Of the principle taught nv or
Thomas Jefferson True many Of these in favor of church
ton politics. They believe that every American citizen ,hona
allowed they DESIRE no power should be boo
bear that would hint eeiastc prefereucea The Enou 70 No.
est will eoncede the interference of church politics. and br
Democrat independent enough express this fact bs ni
be accused by the Enquirer OF being member of the American
that any affiliations exist between them Democratic stand for n nj
cs in this State and nation Their creed equal and exact -
all men OF whatever state or persuasion religious political
Speaking Of the DEMOCRAT Democratic npw.ror A ~,
support every for the good Of this party The best and most
i've methods will be used support party irresuec
behring's OF the Enquirer Ii the Enquirer chooses to claim that M
DEMOCRAT affiliated with the American party organs and n tho,
gets any real comfort out Of the assertion would be aln
deprive them inasmuch they get 80 much oloooL,o
every side anyway. May have comn..J - a, M,
Earnings Of The Enquirer - "'' "ii'ea'e
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

Mr. Chahn promises if elected President and congress
pass national prohibition law to call the militia standing
and ENFORCE prohibition in inch of territory under
lean flag. Now will you worry the coming eectong
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

When is ladies' souvenier night
Thursday of course. MacDougalI
Stock Co., Provo Opera H8use
Last week.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

One fare ROUND tip to Salt Lake City
Sept. Both TO Oct. 10th, Fourth grand
National Elsteddfod. Final return
limit October 18th. salt lake Route.
Ladies and childreDs' matinee
Saturday, 10 and 20 cents
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
An Uneasy seat.

A western scientist asserts that the
stomach is the seat OF lie.
It ID quite certain that there is h6
form Of upholsterlhg that requires 80
much stutins.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10
BASS DINNERS.

Mr. and Mrs. Milt JACQUES are
located at the Provo Lake Resort
and, until further notice, will serve
Bass Dinners.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

The brevy OF Mr. Serman speech acceptance notable
might have been brief For instance he said am
proecionst," he might simply have said, "Sand pat"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-09-10

The first thing that Mr. Byans trick mule Minnesota did
to throw newspaper correspondent Nothing like killing toughest
proposition first