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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-01-04
REPAY MFRS, sEefr1E
foH PROPERTY TAKEN

WASHINGToE, y, C-stetial1--
Senator MARTA. az Virginia. hzs In
treduced "a the Senate a bin auther-
ling the payment OF sle.eee 90 Mrs.
f.etgfia Tyler Senple. late OF Williams
burg Va now a resident or the
Louise Home. Washington, for prop
-rty taken ~ ire Federal troops dur
ting the clvu War.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15

here thirteen wears with his son Rufus
s. Peck. He was member of the
Congregational church and "a faithful
attendant rs long as he WAS able to go.
He leaves four children.
The funeral service will be at the
home of his son at 80 n. William
street Tuesday morning at 1920 and
burial will be in Riverton cemetery.
Mr.. Peck was pioneer of Gratiot
county. He was the second register
of deeds, elected in 1855 to succeed
Henry Lane the first register. Mr..
Peck was republican and received
$3.50 votes as against Mr.. Lane who
was democrat and received 1876.
The election was held November 4.
November 2, 1888 Mr.. Peck was again
elected. receiving $50 votes against
Henry p Clark, 1874. November 8.
1850 Mr.. Peck was candidate for a
third time and was elected, receiving
426 votes aginst 247 from Luther j.
Dean, also republican, and Geo. W.
McHenry, democrat. IA.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
UNEARTHED SKELETON

Last Saturday, while grading the lot
of G. s. Youngs In the north part of
the city known as the Gargett adj
dition. workmen unearthed the
skeleton of a man. who had I'M
doubtedly. been murdered some forty
years ago and had been buried there
to shadow the crime. All but few
of the smaller bones we're found On
the back of the skull was found a
hole almost as big as a half dollar,
showing indications of some foul play
The bones showed the man to he of
good size and we're found in loose clear
sand. In an interview with one
representative this morning MIR.
Youngs said There is no doubt but
what this was a cold blooded murder
and that the man was buried in this
sandy place to conceal the crime. T"
The skull was examined by a ply
stefan and was pronounced to be that
of white man. Mr.. Youngs has the
skull at his home in this city.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
BEAVER CREEK

ID. NJ. Smith and wife attended the
telephone meeting at X. Austin's
April o.
Cora Cohoon. the teacher at the
Dunn school visited her parents near
Shepherd from Friday until Sunday.
Mrs Arthur WEIGH visited her
grandmother, Mrs. Sarah French.
Walter Spayd has moved his family
from the Gould house to the Hardy
place.
Mrs Libbie Gould visited the Dunn
school Friday of last week
Quite number attended the Aid
meeting at the home of Mrs. Mablo
Lucas Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall visited her
parents Mr.. aud Mrs. ID. NJ Smith
Sunday.
Pearl Alexander was the guest of
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wells over Sunday
Wonders & Gould have moved
their mill from W. Blanding's farm
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
Blanchard Thursday and Friday.

Blanchard Thursday and Friday.
:, Mrs. Fred Clark accompanied her
sister Miss Nina Woodman to her
home in North Star Tuesday return
ing Sunday.
Mrs. Scott Bangs and family were
making farewell visit at the home
of Jasper Nevins and Alonzo Bailey
last week. Mrs. Bailey has now gone
to her new home in Kansas.
Mrs. w. W. Brsinard. of ST.
Johns, was guests of her niece.
Mrs II G Clark a few days last week
Mr.. and Mrs. K M. Croy. of Newark.
were Sunday visitors at the home of
Mr.. Will Kuhlman.
WIN Godfrey and family spent Sun.
day with Charles Rogers in st. Louis
Mrs Frank Keefer who is afflicted
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15

Mr.. +. j. Burr was a Saginaw WISH
tor last Thursday.
Mrs ID. G Barber visited her sisters
in st. Louis Thursday
George Willard transacted legal
business in Ashley TODAY.
w. G. Hammond transacted business
In Saginaw last Thursday.
VIII VanSickle, of Wheeler. was a
caller In the city Tuesday.
Miss Grace Pulfrey visited with
friends In Ithaca Tuesday.
d. II. Moore, of Greenville, called
on friends in Alma Tuesday.
l.. A. Seeger. of Marshall called on
friends in this city Monday.
Mrs. ID. Boyer left Friday morning
for a visit with her sister in st. Johns
Mrs. Emma Park. of Wheeler called
on friends in Alma Tuesday afternoon.
Mrs. p. Clark went to Shepherd this
morning for few days visit With
relatives.
Eugene Ferguson went to Perry Tues
day for few days visit with rela-
tives.
II. B. Drake and wife went to Ithaca
Tuesday for few days visit with
friends.
Agnes Kirby went to Wheeler Thurs
day of last week for visit with her
parents.
Mrs John Parrish visited with Bar
Dey Swope and wife in Wheeler Thurs
day.
J. s. McNabb moved his household
goods to Langsburg Friday of last
week.
Rev, J. A. Watson was at Sparta
last Friday, where he held quarterly
meeting.
q. NJ. Wilson and ]. Milligan, of
Saginaw. were Alma business visitors
Monday.
Cedar fence posts 13c at Alma Grain
and Lumber Company's lumber de.
partmeDt. x
o. Salisbury and ii. Richardson of
Marion were business callers In the
city Friday
The Presbyterian Fortnightly will
meet with Mrs. Lancashire Wednes-
day, April 22d.
l.. ii. Mapes and wife attended the
funeral of Amos Pangburn in River
dale "wednesday
~. j. Burns. of st. Louis, was in
the city Monday and Tuesday tran
sacting business.
w. o. Watson and Erns Muscott.
of Breckenridge were Alma visitors
Tuesday on business
Miss Alice ellison left Friday morn
ing for few weeks visit with her
parents In Toronto. Ont
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15

w. l.. Hutchinson went to Ithaca
this morning to attend meeting of
the supervisors in that city.
Mrs. Maynard Pringle and Miss X.
Gloyd visited with friends in Detroit
the latter part of last week.
Misses Mamie McKenney and Blanche
Louna of Mt. Pleasant were the gnests
of Mrs. Harry Moore Tuesday.
Best grade of potato and beet and
grain fertilizer a Alma Grain 81 Lum-
Der Company's lumber department. X
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
REPUBLICAN

REPUBLICAN
M. w. Coon Elba
G. b. Doan. Fulton
ii. X. Moench, North Shade
S. j. Curtis, Hamilton
Rolla Z. Foote, Lafaytee
A. F. Bolilnger. New Haven.
Frank Fritz, st. Louis, LIST W
j. N. Bonny. st. Louis. 3rd W
A. II. Lowry st. l.. outs. 4th W
q. S. Ward, Alma. End. W
Clark Decker. Alma, Bird W
p. NJ. Smith, Alma, 4th W
DEMOCRATIC
Henry Read. Ithaca
James Gibbs, Newark
j. NJ. Williams, North Star
o. McEpdarfer, Washington
W. Hutchinson, Sumner
Fred Bradford. Arcadia
j. l.. Smith. Emerson
A. johnson, Wheeler
Frank Peach. Bethany
Cords Smith, Pine River
w. T.. Pitt. Seville
N. j. Mccullough, Alma. list W
Fred Newton. st. Louis. Ord W
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
CENTRAL PINE RIVER

l.. N Church and family visited
Sunday with James Mills.
Mrs. NJ. White returned home from
Petoskey. where she has been visiting
her daughter, Mrs. II. Buck for some
time.
Mr.. Booths are moving west of
Alma.
George Boyer. of st. Louis visited
his mother, Mrs. Wilkinson Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs H. Buck. of Petoskey,
are the proud parents of baby boy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
to Riverdale where they expect to saw
for r. Schnepp.
GRANGE HEIGHTS

Mrs. Will Godfrey was in Alma
Friday visiting her sister. Mrs. Henry
Miner.
Mrs. Fred Durkee called upon her
sister. Mrs. Jasper Nevins Wednesday
Alvin Miller and wife attended the
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Msngus Friday night.
II. Bryd Clark made business cal
in Ithaca Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Vern Bamber were
called to. Maple Rapids last Tuesday
to attend the funeral of friend.
Henry Mcnamara did business in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
NEW BOARD OF SUPERVISORS,

A meeting of the Board of Super
visors held at the court house in the
village of Ithaca, Michigan on Mon
day, April 13, 1908, for the purpose
as prescribed by law to canvas the
local option votes of Gratiot county.
John L. Smith was elected chairman
OF the board. COMMITTEES appointed
by chairman. J. l.. Smith were as
follows:
STANDING COMMITTEES
Chairman John L. Smith.
Enthusiastically Peach. Moench
Johnston Curtis. Williams Bollinger.
Claims Bradford, Doan. Wilson.
County Officers-ward, Reed, Low
cry.
Ways and Means-H Hutchinson, p.
NJ. Smith. Read.
Taxation--P. NJ. Smith. g. Smith.
Fritz.
County Buildings-P. Decker. Nc
Endarfer.
Observation-Disclosures Coon, Pitt.
Roads and Bridges-Newton, Wilson,
Foote.
Drainage-Fritz. McEndarfer. Coon,
Wilson, Foote.
Fines-Reed, Decker. Mccullough.
Salaries-Lowery. Pitt, Ward
Mccullough. Coon.
Newton, Bollinger.
On Local Option Resolution-Wm.
T. Pitt, p. NJ. Smith. G. b. Doan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
In Our Waist Department

We do not eXaggerate when we
claim that we carry the largest stock
to be found anywhere in the state
of Michigan for a town of this size.
We have hundreds of waists of
every description - blacks, blues,
browns, white, pink, cream-in fact
every shade in which waists are made.
A very swell white net Waist, short
sleeves and all the new ideas in
trimming at. $500
White Messallne Silks, entirely new
at $500, 5000, $500 and
$1,000. A full line of colors.
In Hats we are showing all shapes
the Merry Widow, ETC., $3.50
TO-. . sVV
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
THEY LOOK FINE, GENTLEMEN

: Several of our ever enterprising bust
ness places have very tasty window
displays for Esster this week. Among
some of the best are Miller Bros. Gro
Gerry House, Messingers' up-to-date
clothing store, Lees Department Store
and Stanard and Rhodes drug stores.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
SUNDAY EXCURSION TO TOLEDO

On Sunday, April 10Th. the Ann Ar
Dor X. X. will give an excursion to
Toledo. Special train will leave AlE. "A
at 6:42, a. m. Fare for the round
trip-Si.50. Tickets will also be sold
to Owosso and Ann Arbor at very low
rates for the round trip. Returning
special train will leave Toledo at $40
D. m.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
HORSES! HORSESl 1!

E. Sprsgue and Clint Nelson have
fine bunch of farm horses at the Ed
wards Ten Cent stables that they are
Offering at private sale. If you need
work horse or team call and see them
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15

with sciatica Is not so well at this
writing
The warm sun and strong winds are
driving out the ground so farmers can
begin the seasons campaign In a
small way On sandy soil some plow-
ing has been done.
X. +. Clark of Sumner made a busi-
ness call at the home Of his father.
II. G. Clark Friday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-04-15
DEATH OF ELIJAH PECK.

The following notice appeared in the
Ludington Daily News of March 40:
elijah Peck died Sunday morning
9:45. He was born in Orangeville
Wyoming County. New York. Dec
ember %. 1920. Mr.. Peck has lived
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
Katz- -MonsEy Feud Aired
 In City Court Yesterday.

Judge W. H. Thomas of the City Court occupied all of yesterday morn ing disuposing of appealed cases from the Recorders Court. In all the docket was cleared of about twenty cases, in most of which the Recorder was up- held. but the penalty fixed at a heavier amount.
 The day, though rather tedious on the whole. was intensely amusing at times. Part of the famous feud be- tween the houses, business houses and family, too, of Katz and Monsky, was aired much to the enjoyment of those not actively engaged in the case. The attorneys were at times moved to smiles.
 The part of the feud which the court heard was that between relatives of the heads of both houses. The principals are on their good behavior at present on account of a certain bill which has been filed in the Chancery Court which forces Monsky to keep the peace.
 This bill was not thought to cover the relatives of the two families, and on December 20, of last year, during the busiest of the Christmas shopping, some sort of scrap took place between Nathan Hellner of the house of Katz and Bennie Finklestein for the house of Monsky.
 Attorney Mcintyre for the city, At torney Brainard for Hellner, and Al. torney Sanford for Finkelstein. wagec a three-cornered fight before the 1uose
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
"ANvH CHORUS" WILL HAVE
 CHANCE AT BIG BANQUET

Yesterday mornings mail brought large number of acceptances for the banquet which will be given by the Commercial Club next Saturday night at the Exchange Hotel to Secretary Dave. It is not yet certain who will he among the honorary guests, but Sec retary Dave feels reasonably certain now that Oscar Straus. Secretary of Commerce and Labor, will be one of the speakers.
 Many of the most important officials of the State will be among those pres ent, one of them probably being Cover nor Conner. All of the speeches made at the banquet will be of informal na- ture, and will be limited to ten minutes each.
 Many novel features are now being arranged. among them being "The An vii Chorus" This will be a period given over to those who are always croaking. and if there Is a hard jolt in anyone's mind for Montgomery this will be the time to get rid of 1t.
 Secretary Dave is anxious for those who intend attending the banquet send in their names at once, as he wants 70 know just how many to provide for. He is especially anxious to impress on the members of the Commercial Club. as we'll as those who are not members that the affair will be entirely infor- mai. Every man will be given an op- portunity to express himself as to the needs of Montgomery, the best plans to he pursued in advancing the city's in- terests. etc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18

A Question which Attorney Sanford would put to the witness was objected to by Attorney Brainard for Hellner. The city's attorney would say to the judge that he did not object to the qtiestion. As consequence, Judge Thomas was kept very busy ruling for the attorneys for the defense.
 The case finally vent to the jury. who, after a short deiiberati0h, return ed 8 verdict of guilty in both eases and fixing a fine of $5 upon each of the defendants.
 The court was also entertained by Alderman Berto H. Johnson in a new fense of Nathaniel Robinson, a negro, in his employ, and charged with the offense of embezzlement.s Though AL derman Johnson is not 8 lawyer, he can ask pointed questions. So good were they in results, that the jury re. turned a verdict for the defendant.
 On the. call of the case against the negro, Aldermen Johnson said that On account of the financial stringency of the past few months, his negro was not able to employ counsel, and if the court would permit, would act as law yer for the defense. City Attorney Mcintyre made no objection, and the court permitted the Alderman to act.
 Other cases disposed of yesterday morning WeEo- Ns GuAA4CcB d GtSSA ~WAO runs 8 fruit stand and two peddiing fruit wagons, was acquitted of the charge of Vagrancy.
 Frances Hall, a negress, was fined $10 on the charge of disorderly con- | duct; Joe Williams, for violating a city ordinance, was fined $5; Will Cole man, embezzlement, was acquitted; Gus Stringer for disorderly conduct, was | fined $25; Eleanora Allen was fined e25 | for vagrancy; John Baker was fined s6 for fighting; Robert >Croslky. fined $1 | for fighting; Eugene Fry, fined $i0 for | gaming; Willie Faber failed to appear l and a judgment was rendered against | him for $100; Charlie Graham was lined | $1O for carrying concealed weapons.
 Dick Jones, for interfering with of fcers; George Myrick, for gaming; Ed | Menefee, for embeZzlement; R. J. Ogle- tree, for gaming; Robert Robinson, for I cruelty to animals; Oliver Stark, for gaming, were all fined S1o by the jury. John Stewart was fined s5 for assault and battery. and H. Williamswas fined $1 for lighting.
 Today the courts attention will be directed to criminal cases of the State which are on the docket.
 The following jurors are serving for this term:
 Jury No. Is. J. Knighton. Johr Chisholm. R. H. Powers, W. Fl. Up church. c. P. Simmons, Roger Bailey W. s. Allen, C. B. Jones. J. NJ. Curtis F. G. Anderson, J. H. O'Gwynn and Percy Halse.
 Jury No 2--J. S. Money. W. G. sul. livan. F. M Benbow, Brooks Flowers J. S. Wilcox, J. Johnston, Jr., and Claude Rushing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
Fuller, Big League Catcher,
 ls Signed by Jimmy Ryan

Tn 1908 he played thirty eight games at first base for Evansville with ss5 put-outs. IT assists errors and an average of .ee1. Last year he played twenty-on games at first base for Grand Rapids with 172 put-outs. 14 assists. errors and an average Of
 From this 1t will be seen that Fui- Ter is pretty handy man to have around. and with Shannon, Messitt and Fuller. Ryan will have no use for util- fty men. Ryan now has twenty-nine men. and if he gets Elston and Max well. he will have thirty-one men. Sun. day he says that he got the signed contract Of Greminger, and that most of the other contracts have been signed and returned to him.
 Manager Hendricks. of the Spring field club. has written to Ryan that "Bill" Nye has returned his contract unsigned. Nye was traded for Dick Merryman. It looks as if the Central League people are up against 1t. as Bill Hausen, whom Ryan traded for Bliss. of Grand Rapids. has so far fail- ed to sign Grand Rapids contract.
 Ryan has Merryman and. Bliss all right. and if Nye and Hausen refuse to sign 1t is up to Springfield and Grand Rapids. Most of the stars in the Cen tral League are holding out for more money. and it looks as if that league is in some trouble for the next month or 50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
FRANK CHANCE PROBABLY
 WORLD'S STAR PLAYER

Baseball fans" are counting on a rare treat when the great Chicago Cubs" play here. This wonderful team not only holds the worlds cham. pionship title, but 1t is also the record breaker of the world in having won more championship contests in sca- son that any team ever put together: It is said to be the highest salaried team in the world. and during the past two seasons this great aggrsga- tion has drawn tremendous crowds 70 nearly all It's games. Manager-Cap tain Frank Chance, of the Cubs Is probably the most valuable man to q club in the country today, all things considered. and he has surrounded nim- self with an all-star aggregation
 It is . decided Heather in the the cap ep of any minor league team to defeat tnu aCubs," and several are going to try it this spring. In many of the Soutn- ern cities where the Cubs" are to play Manager Chance and his men. who are noted as clean ball players and genue- men, are to be rendered public receps' ions.
 There has been q mad scramble nearly all winter to get the Cuns for spring exhibition games. and those managers who have succeeded conslo- or Themselves most fortunate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
THE RACES
Reaulta at New Orleans.

 clear: track fast. D'
 First race. three Hardy ana. 10e (Powers), to 1. won; Sere- Rads iis 1 sNCttsr1 s21 to lo 'sfSns sS'TS Time. :36 4-5. Chalice, Miss Snack, Miss Hapsburg, Lady Chiffon, Silverine, May Lee, Babba, My Lady Finances. Blues. Bessie Trent, She Wolf and % Second race, stsepiechase, short course--Gault. i3s (Dayton), 25 to 1. won; Buckman. 156 (McClain), to 1, second; Captain Jarrel, l38 (YourelD, g to 5. third: Time, s:o7. Lindale, Berry and Bassofo ran. Jim Hutton fell.
 Third race. i've furlongs. selling Czar, Car, HE (rowers), to l. won; Red Mill. l02 (Notterl, II to 5. second; Time. :42 4-5. Beraud. jr., Milo, Royal Chance, Ben Wamsley, Wausau, May McComb. Billy Starr, Phil Chinn, Opie Reed. Dixwell. John A Cooke and L A. Meyer ran.
 Fourth race, mile and sixteenth, han dicap--Yankee Girl, 105 (Notter), to 1, won; Pedro, 105 (McDanieD, I3 to 10. seconds John Carroll, 110 (Koerner), 2 to 5. third. Time, 1:4s s-5. zipango
 Fifth race. six. furlongs, selling Goldproof, l1o lNotter). II to 10. won; Bellwethef, 9S fSmithl. IS to 1, second: Merrick, los lKoerner), 60 to 1. third. Time, I:i4 4-5. Teo Beach. Loring. Miss Delaney Lena, Apache and Cooney K. ran.
 Sixth race, mile and sixteenth---5t. uario, 110 (Powers). 5 to 1, won; Seve- rus. l07 (Notter), 8 to 5. second; Hans 107 (McDaniel), 2 to s, third. Time, 1850 S-5 Rebel Queen. Banridge, Han bridge. George Fl. White aRd Albert
 Seventh race, mile and eighth. selling --Deuhie, TOT (AdcDaniel), 15 to 1. won; Louise MacFarlan. 10e (AIinder), 10 to 1. second: Lady Vincent, 95 (Sumter), 8 to 1, third. Time, 1:57 1-5. Anna Day, Flavigny, John Smulshi, Granada. Hal bard ran. Adesso fell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
Champion Columbus Team Is
 To PLay Here Friday Night

on the Montgomery floor since Thanks giving night. when the Columbus team turned the trick. The Georgians did not come here with such q stif repu- tation on that occasion and the Mont gomery team was caught mapping.
 It had not become organized and the visitors took a scalp by a score of been, Tackle Columbus again" and the opportunity will be given the play CTS to show their speed Friday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
MARION WINS GAME.
nefenta seimA,s Y. NJ. c. A. Baske
 Ball Team.

Defeats seinas,s Y. NJ. c. A. Basket
 Ball Teama.
 Marion, Feb. 17.--(Special l-In a spectacular game played on the cam nus- Marion defeated the Selma Y. M. Q: A. basket ball team by the score of 21 Al the end of the first half Marion was apparently defeated by the Selma vvarriors. but during the second half Marion rallied and played the visitors For Selma, Phillips and Nicholson played star ball, while Johnstone ana Lusk played a good game for Marion
 Marion-Lusk, C.; Johnstone. S. G.; Hardy, R. G.; Carter, L. F.; Howsee' R. F. 1. an PhiIips. w, G.; Carter, L. L.. pdowsee, AfFiciates .,..
 Referee, Volts; Umpire% Stewart; time keeper. Peters; scorer, Johnson. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
LnAvn FoR lLITTLR RooIk.
Mobile Baseball sTen to Attend League

Mobile Baseball Men to Attend League
 Meeting.
 Mobile. Feb. i7.-(Special l-The Mo- hiIn haSebali association will be rep Resented al the Little Rock spring meeting as Secretary CnaFles Colsson, Manager Tom Fisher and Dirgce1r 1 nesdav night for Little Rock.
 The local magnates will go to Mem nbis and there 1oin Babh and his del- eEation and together they VIII }our- son will return home iInmed lately af- fer the meeting, but Fisher will go 70 Shreveport and then to New Orleans. where he will talkS things over wisn n tc nIav here this year. He has de. yeloped a tendency 60 hold out Tor e Iarger purse which will be not forth coming, according to the local manager, who saws Sentell will wear Noble uniform or bid professional basebali farewell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-02-18
IN JAIL FIVE TIMES.

Negro Says He Is Being WrongfuIIy
 Tncmrcerated.
 Its a shame to arrest me-" declared J. P. Jordan. . negro brought into the county jail yesterday afternoon by Deputies Hall and Pettus on the charge of vagrancy. "A man of my standing ought never to have to go to jail at all. I've been arrested at least five times since this time last year, and neAer have stayed in the jail longer than twenty minutes. Let me teIe- phone for a bondsman sor I can get out now"
 The negro, who uses good English. then turned to the phone and before long bondsman appeared