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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
SToPToTALKOFW WAR HAGAN IS CHOSEN
HE IS ELECTED wARFTNGER OF
 MOBILE.
Cotton Man selected By City Council to Take Charge of the Valuable
 Municipal Property.

Mobile, July 15.--(special.)- )--James R. Hagan will be Mobiles first warf- finger to be employed by the city since the wharf property passed out of the municipal control on account of the old debt which was finally settled this week.
 Mr. Hagan was elected with but one dissenting vote at & meeting of the general council held tonight. His op- ponent was W. H. Roberts who has held the position for years. The salary attached is $160 per month with $30 salary for a clerk.
 The new wharfinger is a we'll known cotton man and is prominent in social circles.
 On recommendation Of the committee on public health a special committee was appointed to see that the water shed and water works shall be kept in good repair On this committee the following were named: Chairman Lyons. CounciImen Kashin. Hughes, Craft and Alderman Norville.
 Resolutions were adopted auth orig ing a thorough repairing of the fire alarm system and vacation periods of five days annually for all members of the police and fire departments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
HONDURANEAN AFFAIR HURTS
 FRUIT BUSINESS.
Steamer Bodo CouId Not Get a Cargo of Bananas and Returns to Port
 i'm Mobile.

Mobile. July 15. Especial. )--The Honduraneans are so busy talking about war that they haven't time to load fruit boats. That's why We had to put back to Mobile with half car go of bananas.
 This is he report brought back from the seat of the opera bouffe scrapping under the Southern Cross by the men of the steamship Bodo. which reached Mobile today from Puerto Cortez.
 ''It seems to me that the people would be used to these fiy-by- night contests" said the mate of the vessel. and keep on going in the even tenor of their way. About 500 men are fighting. way over on the Guartemalan border. but the people on the coast are so busy talk ing about what will happen if one side or the other wins that they won't work. It seems to be the general opin- ion there that it's going to be all the rebels way, but that is probably on account of the fact that they have been successful in the early engagements.
 "AlI the fighting is being done by the people of the interior and on the coast there is not even any sign of un- ual military activity. The defenses are not being strengthened, and 1t looks as If the people are just waiting to see who's the winner before they announce their sentiments. ;"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
Bull Dog, '' Mobiles Best NeuOsy
 Comes Forth in Glad Rainent

Mobile. July 15--(special. )--"BuIl Dog" Is cleanl
 Full Dog has a new suit of elothes, likewise a cap adorns well brushed head Also for one of the few times in his short but checkered career Full Dog has a pair of shoes and stockings to wear on Sunday, and in the winter time. and on state occas- slous, and more than that, Bull Dog" has a bank roll. If you don't believe this. he will show it to you, with eclat and 9usto.
 Until yesterday, "Bull Dog" was probably the dirtiest and happiest newgy on the streets of Mobile. He sold papers to help a mother and baby brother. .Buil Dog" himself, has hardly passed ten years. From morn ing until. late in the evening, his ehrill voicec ould be heard on Royal Street. and on account of his peculiarA ly grimy appearance and the bright eyes that shine from under the honest dirt of work. and the ready answers that he had always on tap, Bull Dog" was as well known on the streets SIS Mayor Lyons.
 But today when Bull Dog" came down for his papers his friends hardly recognized him When he went into his favorite Greek restaurant for his cup. of coffee. he was viewed aslxancs and with suspicion and not until the Ehrill voice which had not changed, waa heard. did the people realize that "Buil Dog" was himself again.
 The transformation came in this way; sBull Dog has fifteen heroes in his category. They are the fifteen men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
POSSE TAKES NEGRO
saUITING wHiTE WOMAN.
Tnsuffed Mrs. sutton at Mobile Cotton Mifis, and fsA Captured Whfie Standing Waist Deep ~
 in Wafex

Mobile. July i5.--(special )---Atter an alleged criminal assault on a white woman tn the vicinity of the Mobile Cotton Mills. Jim Prother, a negro. was this morning chased for half . mile by a posse of men. captured in swamp. and sent to the city in the custody of two deputies.
 The assaultsis alleged to have been attempted on Mrs. Harry Sutton: wife of an employe of the cotton mills. Shortly before S.o'clock Mrs. Sutton had left the house. going to the back yard. and thence into an outhouse in the yard She haa been dn the outhouse frightened almost to fnsensibility by the appearances through q hole in the floor of a legro's head>and shoulders. She screamed and ran Into the yard. calling to hen husband, who was at the time in the house.
 U The negro frightened at the scream. beat nasty retreat. but did not suc- ceed in getting away before Sutton ap- peared on the scene. The latter gave immediate chase In which. within few minutes. several of the employees of the mill joined. The mills were shut down as soon as the attempted assault was made known and all hands joined in to catch the negro. -
 After leaving the Sutton yard the negro ran tVE hihnost naik tniic, boihS in thes direction of the county, poor house Finally he took refuge in a swamp only a short distance from the poor, farm. He was soon surrounded by his pursuers,, who succeeded in run ming him into q pond of water where he was captured. lwhfie standing waist deep in the water.
 He was immediately taken in charge by A. Simmons. and other members of the posse. and carried to the poor house, where telephone message was sent to the sheriff's uepartment. | Deputies McCarren and Cherry went to the scene and Brother was brought to the county jail.
 | A warrant charging him with assault with intent to rape will be sworn out I by Mrs. Sutton or her husband. | Brother has little to say except to | protest that the posse captured the 1 wrong man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16

who wear Mobile" on their shirt fronts and frequent the ball lot near Monroe Park. In the morning hours they generally spend their time, site ting. on the front veranda of the Bien- yille Hotel When his papers are sold, Bull Dog" sits on the bottom step and looks up in idolatry.
 Yesterday morning. Bull Dog was worshipping. A lady. a guest of the hotel. was attracted by the bright but griny physiognomy. She engaged in conversation with the lad with the name of the gamest of all anin1als. And she wormed out Of him. the story of his game struggle for himself, hls mother and baby brother.
 The lady was affected and before :.Rna ADog,s could understand pro Lest, he was being provided with shirt and trousers, and even a coat. And then came shoes and stockings and even nnoney. ''Bull Dog reappearede4n 1front of the BienvtIle respiendept. :.
 Tom Fisher spied him first and he immediately called his fellow, ball players. Explanations were in order and Bull Dog" gave them.
 we ought to fix him up all around. fellows" said the red headed manager and the players nodded assent. Its you for a Turkish bath. young fel- low And in two minutes Bull Dog was enjoying the luxury of the rich and prize fighters.
 when he came out, face shining and sans dirt. collection was taken up for the kid. a pass was given him to the ball game and today 1t was Bull Dog. King of Newspaper Row"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
Innorer. become soIdIern.

Mobile. July 15.--The Norwegian steamer Bodo, of the Hubbard-Zemur- ray Line arrived here today with one Cortez. Honduras, one of the Atlantic coast cities that Is threatened with an attack from the Honduras revolution ists.
 Captain Lusk says that his inability to obtain a cargo was due to the fact that a great many of the laborers have left the banana plantations and have gone into the service of the gov ernment and will camp very soon at San Pedro. He says that the majority of the people on the coast are satisfied with the present goveFnment and that the revolutionists are In most instan- ces robbers.
 Speaking of General Lee Christmas's threatening attack on the town of Puerto Cortez, Captain Lusk says that he does not believe that the American revolutionists have a chance to capture the place. against the resistance that would be put up,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
COUNTY EXHIBITS
STATE FAIR COMMITTEES HEAR
 FINE REPORTS.
Montgomery, CulIman and Baldwin Counties Have Already Reserved Places in the Big AgrieuI.
 NuraI Rwhthffn.

Montgomery, Cullman and Baldwin
 Counties Have Already Reserved
 Places in the Big AsrieuI.
 turai Exhlbita.
 Preparations for the State fair are being rapidly completed and favorable progress is being made in every de- partment. The executive committee recently met in a long session. during which the reports of various commit tees were received and discussed. Much pleasure was expressed at the work which had been done and the general opinion of all in, attendance was that the fair would be the most successful ever held in Montgomery.
 The amusement committee reported that a number of first class attrac- tions had been engaged and that the band which last Faif excited such fa- vorable comment from all hearers would again furnish the music. A number of local singers have been en- gagged as soloists and they will ap- pear with the band.
 Dr. Eugene As Smith. who will De ip charge of the timber and mineral exhibit. was in Montgomery Tuesday night and during his stay in this city held a conference with Secretary Dave of the Commercial Club relative to the display of which he will have charge. Secretary Chance, of the Fair association 'stated yesterday that this exhibit would be the finest and most complete ever held in the State.
 Space has already been reserved in the agricultural department by Bald win. Cullnan and Montgomery coun- ties and the other counties are fast getting in line.
 The premiums for the agricultural exhibits will be of much greater value than has been the case in the past and 1t now appears as if competition for those awards will be spirited. A fund of $l,00O has been raised by pop ular subscription in Baldwin county for it's agricultural display and doubt less other counties will adopt similar measures in order that their resources may be properly represented in the exhibits at the Fair.
 The stake and class purses are very attractive and horsemen as far North as Kentucky have signihed their in- tention to make entries. It is certain that the racing will be the best ever held in Montgomery. and as this branch of the Fair is perhaps the greatest entertaining feature gener. ally in the entire exhibition. the com mfttee feels jubiIant over its unquali- lied success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
RETURNS WITH CLIFTON.

Wedowee. July 15.-(Specfal )--Dep- uty Sheriff John Windom returned to- day from Kissimmee, Fla, with Roy Clifton.
 Clifton is charged with disposing of mortgaged property and had fled to Florida some time ago. The Sheriff here procured requisition for him and the Florida Sheriff arrested him and had him in waiting for the deputy.
 Rev. Reener Matthews of Birming- ham Is conducting a revival meeting in the Southern Methodist Church. The people seem to be taking good inter est in the meeting.
 At A meeting of the directors of the Wedowee oil Mill today J. Fl. Kaylor was elected as general manager for the ensuing year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
EPEs .Is GRoWINa.
Fine Buildings for EnterprisHnx Tov In Sumter Coumty

Fine Buildings for EnterprisIng Town in Sumter County. ! Livingston, July 15--tSpeciaL )--Epes, one of Sumter's busy little towns. which was recently destroyed by fire, has on quite a building boom. Three concrete stores are almost completed and the foundation is laid for three more.
 Henry Smith of Cuba. this county, was in town today. and reports that the cotton crop is the best he has seen in many years.
 W. R. Little. M J. Cameron. J. ". Dau- dridge. citizens of Gainesville, this mess.
 Raymond wallace spent several days in Meridian this week with his wife and children.
 Mrs. C. H. Allen Jr.. and her two children of Mobile. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. c. H. Allen here.
 The Epes baseball team was defeat ed here Tuesday by the Livingston team by score of to l.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Fulton. of Hat tiesburg. Miss, are visiting relatives in Epes and Livingston.
 MT. and Mrs. Rosenbush left Tues day for a two weeks visit to Biloxi
 Mrs, J. L FroAho1d has returned from visit .to relatives in Gaines
 Milan white, of Newbern,' Is the guest of Rev C.. F. Bubrofs family,
 The contract for the building of thp new dormitory for the Alabama Nor. nal College is now ready to be let to the lowest bidder. It will be largo two story frame building. costing about $5,o0O.
 The city fathers have contracted with W. G, Coop to remodel the male academy and have 1t ready for the winter term opening in September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
ROBBERS CAPTURED
PENSACOLA POLICE MAKE IMPORT
 ANT ARRESTS.
The Gang of Thieves Was Composed of Drfvers and Employes of Whoic- sale Grocery Houses and
 Car Breakers.

Pensacola. Fla, July i5.--fspeeial, --f1ne of the best organized and most successful gangs of freight car rob- bers and wholesale grocery operators ever in Pensacola was unearthed by the police last night and before the. latter ceased work this morning eleven negroes had been landed in jail one probably fatally wounded by an offi- cer's bullet. while wagon loads of gro- ceries were recovered and hauled to the police station.
 The gang which Is composed of em- pIoyes or drivers of wholesale grocery houses. saloons and car breakers. were supplying restaurants and stores with goods stolen from cars and wholesale grocery warehouses. The police for weeks have been endeavoring to get a clue to men who have been break ing open cars, especially through cars" and robbing them. Not until last night was this discovered. and a raid made upon a restaurant operated by negro who formerly stood high fin the community, having served for many years as head waiter at leading ho- tel There was found large quantities of butter. lard. beer. whiskey. cham pagne. etc.
 Following this clue, the police ar- rested proprietors of two negro stores and found these stores filled with goods stolen, and which l.. and N. officials had been endeavoring to trace for months. Goods consigned to mer- chants of Atmore Ala-. were found, while some consignments for Georgia men were located in boxes not even broken open. These were not confined to groceries. but to clothing and mer- chandise of every description.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
sINaUEFIELD-sHANKs
Marrieg of Popular Young Couple At
 Eyergreen.

Evergreen. July, IS--(special) )l--Aiex Nj. shanks and Miss Minnie sinquefield were quietly married at s;3O o'clock last night at the home of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. c. A. Sinqueheld in the presence of only relatives and a few special friends. Rev. Richard Hall oflciated.
 Mir. and Mrs shanks left shortly af- rewards for brief bridal trip to Biloxi.
 Miss Jessie Lee Archer and MT. Claud C. Bettis were married this af- ternon at o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Mir, and Mrs. J. S. Archer.
 The Pensacola District Methodist Conference convenes in. Georgiana to- morrow Revs. B. c. Glenn and J. B. Tate. M. B. salter. J. M. Cook, c. T. Reid. J. G. Lundy and c. W, Salter are among those who will attend from Evergreen.
 Tn a five-inning game of ball last night, the Cherokee Indians defeated the Evergreen nine by a score of to 2.
 The batteries for Evergreen were I,ovelace and Baker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
NetDs of Mobile Society

In honor of Miss Sadie Leatherbury and Hattie McGlatherty. of St. Step ems. Ala.
 An informal but thoroughly enjoya- bie affair was the porch party given last evening by Mss Annie Carroll Hoffman in honor of Misses Leather bury and McGlaherty. Punch and light refreshments were served by Vivian Hoffman and Helen Terrili and the young people who. besides the hostess and guests of honor. helped to make the evening a merry one were Misess Louie Lessene. Lucy Leatherbury. Elm fly Cray, Mary oliver of Talladega. Lu- ellie Burke. Ella Spotswood, Naubie Goodbrad, Louise Barclay. Rosamond Robbins. Grace Pugh, and James Ter Till Jim Gray. John Dugan. Jex Luce. Will Orton, Rob Norvil1e. Frank Ad- ans, Marion Robbins. Greer Marechal. Walter Inge. Ed and Wesley Araton, Loxer Haas, Russell Hollinger. Tom Mo Corvey, George Creary. Poge Haubau. Harry Pugh. and Noien cambrack. Announcements and Personal Notes.
 Mrs. Aubrey Boiles will entertain the Kappa Delta Sorority in compliment to her sister. Miss Anna Moody. of Tusca- loosa. on Friday afternoon at s o'clock. ...
 Miss Agnes orton ras returned from a visit to Miss Ellen McMahon at Daph- ne.
 Miss Lucille Ligon returned yesterday from Point Clear where she was the guest of Miss Henrietta McPhillips.
 Mir. Frank Talmage left today for q trip to Pensacola.
 
 Misses Elinor Gray and Sara Oliver of Talladega will leave tomorrow for a visit to Miss Mary Emma Kettles at Sea cli6. .
 Miss Edna Finch of Pensacola. is vis- iting Miss Edna Manning.
 Miss Mary McDufae and her guest Miss Pauline Lacy. of Jasper, Ala. left today for a visit to Miss McDuffie's home at River Ridge.
 Misses Lorena and Gladys Smith of Montgomery are visiting their grand father Captain John R. simpson. The regular monthly meeting of the Mobile Chapter D. A. R. was held this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the cawthon Hotel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
NEWS OF GREENv1LLE.
sunday School Children Complimented
 With n Picnic

sunday School Children Complimented
 With q Picnic. Greenville. July 15.-(Speclal. 1---Mrs, ". J. Beeland eomplimented her Sum day School class of young men last night with a picnic at the Beeland plantation. three miles from town.
 There were fifty in the party. in. cluding the chaperones, and young la dies who were invited. They went out in spring wagons and surries. Great honfres lighted the lawn, where tables and seats had been arranged. After supper was finished a watermelon cut ting took place, amid much merriment At midnight the picnickers reached home. voting the outing the best yet given by MT. and Mrs. Beeland. pr, E. L. Broughton of Andalusia spent yesterday with his aunt, Mrs. Lucinda Ashford, who is critically Ill
 Misses Haysel. Louise and Nancy Thweatt of New York are guests of Mrs. H. z. Wilkinson.
 Rev. W. A. Tsliaferro, who ofici- ated at the funeral of Major J. J. Me Mullan. has, returned to his home at Opelika.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
BAILEY IN NAVY.

New York, July l5.-Francis G. Bal lev, president of the Bankrupt Export Shipping Company. and a fugitive from iustice upon charge of grand Iarceny. has become an officer in the navy of Honduras, according to state roAnts made by friends of his here.
 Bnlleys recent escape from United states detective. 1t Is stated. was brounht. about by a naval officer of J6iduras, whom &6.500 had been paid by the prisoner. Bailey was a sailor be- fere he entered business and hls friends here said that Bailey. under another name, is now safe in the Henduran navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
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 THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO, ATLAWTA, GA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
Land to Be Leased.

The engineering department of the army this morning notified Mayor c. c. Goodman, in reply to a letter. that the 200 acres of land on Santa Rosa Island, which the Government pro- poses to lease to the highest bidder, is not that portion lying opposite the city. but is about seventeen miles east Of Fort Pickens. and Is strip of land between the bay and gulf. @.. T |. Owing te the fact that in calling for bids the Government did not specify what portion of the island was to be leased it was feared that the popular bath resort across the bay. which Is on the Government reservation, was to be closed, thus depriving thousands from enjoying the surf bathing during sum- mer months. With the idea of aseers taining the location and possibly talk ing further steps Mayor Goodman ad- dressed letter to the Department ask ing for information.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
Petrollthie Pavine.

Petrolithic paving for county roads is in prospect for this county, provided. the ideas of the Board of County Conn missioners are carried out. The hoard, for many years. has been building roads of clay and gravel at cost nf nearly $5.000 per mile and the. annual repairs necessary causes a tremendous outlay of money, with the result that with the tax levy 1t is difficult to main- tain the present roads and construct new ones. The members have become interested in the .petrolfthic pavement, by reason Of the fact that this paves ment is made of sand and oil. There is an abundance of sand in this section and the oil can be purchased at e fair. ly reasonable rate. With the purchase of machinery. which cost does not ex- ceed $1,000, roads calculated to last for ten years, cans be constructed, and this is what the board desires. The city of Pensacola is also to make experiments with this kind of paving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
FOR NEGRO FAIR.
Ground Broken in Mobile For Main
 RmNIdRm~

Building.
 Mobile, July 15.-Ground was broken this afternoon for erection of the main exhibit building of the Negro Fair. un- der the auspices of the National Negro Fair Association.
 A large crowd was present and many speeches made by prominent negroes. More than one acre of land will be used for the fair grounds. Stock in the as- sociation Is owned by prominent mem bers of the negro race throughout the country.
 Ground was broken with a nickle plated spade by President Newsome. The ceremony was under the direction of President Newsome of Mobile. a prime mover in the big undertaking and President of the National Negro Fair Association. A $1o,000 main build ing will be erected at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
CLERKS TO ENTERTAIN.
Picnic of Mobile Association at Pal
 me3tO Beach.

Mobile. July Especial o-The Clerks Protective Association of Mo bile is making elaborate preparations for it's annual outing, which takes place Sunday.
 The men who wait on you in the stores. and their friends. will go to Palrneta Beach, where they will make merry throughout the day and where a dinner with liquid accompaniment wifi be served. which the clerks say will be historical in the annals of Mo- bile entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
Two Year Sentence.

Two years for being a lewd chafacs ter is the sentence imposed upon Jane Mosely, a negroes. by Judge Beggs in the Criminal Cout today, which is the heaviest sentence ever imposed in q court here for such crime. At the same time. Dan Kelly, a white man. was sentenced to serve one year in the penitentiary for Q similar offense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16

0n July x0th,. the, seaboara win oner. ate their Annual ExcuraaOn ito Tybee. Ave dollnrn for round trip, @ood for i've days, giytng those desirina a Tickets will be Botd for both noFnfnsr and night trains. S4sEa ~-f- -sTe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-16
FOR NERVOUSNESS

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate {,
 Its use is especially valuable in the treat ment of weak nerves. disordered digestion and constipation. adv.3