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The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The debaters of Columbia university
may have had other reasons than the
one which they disclosed for being
unwilling to permit the Cornell de-
baters to make young woman-one
of the "coeds"-a member of the con-
testing team. The stated objection
was that OF sex; they did not care
to debate against a woman. Since
then the young woman has won the
first prize for oratory at Cornell. in
open competition with the men.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

One of the important duties of she
next president will be to appoint
members of the United States su-
preme court. The chief justice and
three other justices have already
passed the age Of 10 years. and prob
ably their places will have to be filled
during the next administration. Many
voters will consider carefully what
type of men the various candidates for
the presidency will be likely to ap-
point to the tribunal by which the
Legislative developments of tho nation
are ultimately measured.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The campaign against anarchy goes
on satisfactorily. In single week
of last month the naturalization pa
pers OF 154 men suspected of anarchis-
tic affiliations were revoked In Chi
cago. AS the men profess opposition
to all forms of government. they have
no grievance in being denied partici-
patton In this government
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18
Grain.

Wheat. choice milling, per 100 lbs,
$1.55. Rye, Colo, bulk. per 100 lbs,
s1.20. Oats, Colorado, bulk, No. white,
$1.7S, same in sacks, s1.SS. Corn in
bulk. $1.35; in sack, s1.44; Corn chop.
sacked. SLAB. Bran, Colorado, per 100
lbs, $1.35. Rolled oats, cwt., s1.95.
Flaked barley, cwt., s1.75.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

London has 10000 empty houses.
The suburban movement and the SER
want question are held responsible.
Conditions are pretty much alike the
world over.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

There is in Cincinnati poet whose
wife does not become wildly excited
when he writes love poems and dedi-
Gates them to other women. Some OF
our best poets will agree In the opin-
ion that this is handy kind of wife
To have around
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The medal for honesty goes to the
man in La Crosse. Wis. who hunted
up the heirs of woman to whom he
had been owing board bill for rs
years and paid 1t In full.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

It is better to hunt up some girl
You went to school with and ask her
than to trust to the advertised Atm
ity. no matter how well recommended
she comes
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

When the last brewery is being
torn down or turned into breakfast
food factory we shall hear the deposed
brewer vociferating that prohibition
does not prohibit. So much for the
power OF habit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

In recent campaign of the French
In Madagascar $4,000 men were sent
to the front Of whom 29 were killed
in action and over 1000 perished from
preventable disease.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

A moderate amount of ropejumping
u said to be very beneficial exercise
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The expectation of gold proves
among other things. that Uncle Sar
has plenty OF 1t to export
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The match monopoly produced a ne
revenue Of s5.475,000 to France las
year, the tobacco monopoly SIS, 1890, ,00(
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The United States produces nearl,
bs per cent. more coal than Grea
Britain.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

Many important drainage projects
are under way in the marsh land of
Louisiana which will ultimately make
it a great agricultural country.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

A London scientist declares that
cheap cigars are the least harmful.
There is less tobacco in them, we
suppose.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18
Hay.

Upland. per ton, s12.0O@13.00; sec
and bottom, $1050@11.5O; timothy
s1100@12.00; alfalfa, s12.50@13.50.
straw, $4.50@5.0O: South Park wire
grass, $14.50@15.50.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The discoverer OF diamond fields II
Quebec probably saw the snow in tn
winter time.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The wealth of New Zealand, accord
ing to recent statistics, is $1,4S0 per
person. and is said to be the highest
of any country in the world.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The operating expenses OF Colum
bia College for the present year ar
s1,552 1858.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The total income of the London bar
is put at f7S0.000 year. As there
are about $500 practicing members
the average income is G315.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

There are 100000 children in
Russia between the ages of 6 and
IL receiving absolutely no education
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The value of agricultural machines
and implements annually imported
by Siberia amounts to about 10000.
600 rubles (s5. 100000.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

A Cleveland man swung his right
on his wife because she had not
spoken to him for three months. Some
men never know good thing when
they see It.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

Mark Twain is comfortably well of
He acts as his own press agent an
saves the difference.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18

The new peace palace in Washing
ton II located some distance from con-
gress.
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18
CATTLE.

Comparative Receipts.
Month to June 18th. th...........26,94 ,943
Same period last year. 32,564
Decrease. .......... 5,62i
Year to date.... -. ......... 1878
Same period last year.. =. 131,075
Increase. -. ... 36,303
The following quotations represent
the range of prices paid ON this mar
ket:
Beef steers, grain fed, good
to choice.... .6.UO4b.5O
Beef steers, pulp fed good to
choice. -. .5.5o@6.40
Beef steers, pulp-fed, fair
to good. 5000 $50
Beef steers, hay-fed good
to choice. -. :. .535@6.15
Beef steers. hay-fed, fair
TO good. -. ....... .4.SOQp5.2o
Cows and heifers. granted,
good to choice. .4.so@5.s5
Cows and heifers, pulp-fed,
good to choice .4.75@5.25
Cows and heifers, pulp-fed,
fair to good 80. -. .4.25@4.60
Cows and heifers, hay-fed
good to choice. .4.50@5.25
Cows and heifers, hay-fed,
medium to good. .3.S5@4.40
Gamers and stock cows .z.00@3.50
Calves. veal. good to choice 5.00@6.25
Calves, veal. fair to good. .4.00@5 500
Bulls. -. ..............3 .350@4.25
Stays. -. .3.00@4.50
Feeders. F. p. r.. good to
choice. ~. .44O@ 500
Feeders, F. p. r., fair to
good. -. -. .4oo@4.4o
Stockers, F. p. r., good to
stockers, F. P. R., fair to
good. 3.l5OD 4.3O
Stockers, common to fair. 300@3.65
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18
HOGS.

HOGS.
Comparative Receipts.
Month to June 18th. ......... 1917
Same period last year. ....... 11,031
Increase. -. ............ 2.6S6
Year to date. ....... 161, ,210
Same period last year. ....... 121,S59
Increase. =. ............ 39,351
The following quotations represent
the range of prices paid on this mar
ket:
Bulk of sales. -. $50 to 500
The Elbert County tribune., 1908-06-18
Dressed Poultry.
Live Poultry.

Roosters. -. .......... .05@06
Ducks, ID. ......... 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
COTTON GIN GUARDED
INSURANCE CANCELLED ON RUS
 sELLvILLE PLANT.
Campnign Between Democrnts and Republicans In Franklin Coun- ty Promises to Be Warm
 Many Speakers In
 County.

RuasellvtlIe. Oct. 13.-(SpsciaL)-- The posted" gin here is running uh- der guards at night but the insurance companies have cancelled policies on the property.
 No other gin Insurance was carrieu in the county.
 County officers are busy getting ready for court. The criminal docket is larger than usual. One murder , case Is to be tried. another kiliing to be investigated by the grand jury.
 Habeas corpus papers were sueu out before Judge Almon in the case of Hermon Hall in jail charged with the killing of Jim Ezzell- in Russeli- vile about a month ago.
 The date for hearing has not been set
 The county campaign opened at Pleasant Site today where nominees of each of the three parties-Demo- cratic, Republican and Socialist .ad- dressed the people, A Joint division of time was agreed on and the campaign promises to- pc spirited but not bitter. Congressman Burnett is billed for seven speeches Tn the county begin ming October 18th. Hon. Pope Long and J. J. Curtis for the Republicans are also billed for october 3l at Rus. sellville. Senator Bankhead will al the same time and place speak fol 1 the Democrats and a large crowd ii | anticipated as the county campaign | ends here that day.
 Governor Vardaman it Is expect | ed will make at least one speech 1T | the county during the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
NEWS OF COLUsIBTAs

Columbia. Oct. 1S-(speciaI )-The Methodist Church held it's quarterly meeting today. Dr. Peterson. of De- than District, was in attendance and preached a great sermon on the re- wards of Christian life.
 MT. Crossland, who is under the su- pervision of the Sunday School Board of Nashville, Tenn, visited the B. Y. P. U.. and delivered a very interest," ing lecture to the young people of all denominations Sunuay at the Baptist Church.
 The city school has increased so rap idly since its opening that it has been necessary to add another teacher to the faculty.
 The City School building was donat- ed to the County High School. so the city has converted the court house into a school building not equaled In this section. .,-.-
 Miss Estelle Sanders is in Atlanta having her eyes treated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
RRALY sURRENDERs.
Huntsville Man Says He Cut Carter in Self Defense.

Huntsville. Oct. 1S.-(Special.) )-J. NJ. Braly, who is implicated In the cutting of George Carter in a game of cards Saturday night. has surren- dered.
 Braly has exonerated Hill Wells of Fayetteville, Tenn. who is in jail in connection with the affair. He says that he, BraIy, yielded the knife and that he was compelled to do so tn order to saae his own life.
 Carter Is at the hospital. still alive, though 1t Is not believed that he will recover.
 Braly says that he had gone to Carter's place to engage in a social game of set-back and that Carter was very troublesome. Carter set upon him and knocked him down with a hammer. Then Braly pulled a knife and cut Carter, then went away. A: he went out. he heard Carter ask for his pistol.
 Braly Is a member of several se- cret orders here and is regarded as q man of good character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
GOOD ROADS DAY.
BirmInshan's Fair Has Largest At-
 tendance of the Week.


 tendance of the Week.
 Birmingham, Oct. 13-(Spectal. )-- "Good Roads" Day at the Alabama State Fair drew the largest attend ance of any that has attended the sx- hibition.
 A typical th-ong wedged itself around the grandstand. where Con gressman Oscar W Underwood. Sem ntor John H. Bankhead and John W. OVerton fathher of the amendment. were speaking and for over an hour. the big crowd cheered the addresses. When the party reached the grand stand. but a few people were present, the crowds having scattered through the various exh.1.t buildings In a short while. however, the report of the presence of the distinguished visitors scattered, and by l1:45 o'clock the throng had gathered which made the meeting a gr--.t success. It was eyi- dent that tlU speakers had done a good work too. for, according to gen. ernl expression there was practically no opposition to the amendment,
 Ideal weather made the Tuesday at- tendance tFe l rgest yet The grounds were crowded all day long the various events passing If with splendid pre- cisiOn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
THE RACES
Results at LOuisviIIe.

- EA&8aAAhB z Louisville. Oct. 13--Jeff Bernstein. tha hest two-year-old shown at the present meeting, easily beat nlsn Glass field of two-year-olds in the ntth race this afternoon. Alice, % Georse was
 Wine Merchant paying $lIo.zo to s5. won the third race by a short nose from Ethel Carr. Three favorites won.
 Weather clear and warm. Track fast Summarizes:
 First race. six furlones. sellinE- Merrick. 1Os. (Butler), straight s;sO' place 5 TO. show 5.30, Non; Marbles. i0S. (Deverieh). place 6 40, show $50. second: Financier. 11O. (Powers)' snow 5 so third. Time: 1:13 1-5. May Sell and Aduce. also ran. ,,.
 Second race. six furlongs, selling Elizabeth Harwood, lo1' Powesrssoo' so straight 6.s0, place S.1O' show S.40 won; Civita, 1o2, (McGee), place, ll,S9' Se (Pickens), show 10.45, third. Time i:14' The Missus, Automatic Ago. Florea, Elisiurn, Dearie, Boadica and Admonish. also ran.
 Third race. mile and seventy yards selling-Wine Merchant, 9S, (Hannonl. straight 17S.25, place S2.oo, show i19.50, won; Ethel Carr, sS. lMcGesl' place ITO, show 6.95, sec nd; Banrtda, i03. (Butler), show IS. 30, third. Time; l;4s s-5. <neen's Daughter T9piofty pasnI, Knight. and pr. simrall. also san. : Fourth race, six furlongs--Whisk RarResdaie. ssT i1O. IWalshj. 5 .5o. second, Banagher, 102, ,5utler), S.s5. third Time: :i4. Father Downey. Lady Hapsburg. Royal Jack, RexaH, Tar ouiTa and King Folly. als ran.
 Fifth race, Ave and one half fur longs-Jeff Bernstein, 115, (Butler) 7.25, won; Alice George. 109, (Pow' ersJ, 7.10, second: Melissa, 109, (Glas' ner), 2. 50 show, third. Time: 1908; IT. Ginter, Lrdship and Annie McGee
 Sixth race, mile and one-sixteenth- Arrow Swift, 105, (Butlerl. 21.15, won severIs' s9. (AfcGee), s 55 show, third Time I:4S. Hughes and Albert Star
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
CHICAGO WINS ANOTHER GAME Detroit Is Handed a
 Shut THREE OUT OF FOUR GAMES If Cubs Win Today, the World $
 Series End. Both Teams Played ErrorIess Hall Yesterday and the Detrol. Ea- thusissts Ascribe the vie- tory Largely to Luck.
 

Detroit. Oct. I3.--Chicago crept one game closer to the worlds baseball championship today by defeating De- troit, to 0.
 Chicago has now won three games of the series as compared with the one annexed at Chicago yesterday.
 Eddie" Summers. Detroit. and Min CT" Brown, the premier pitcher of the Chicago team. opposed each other and the latter had all the. better of the argument, although Summers pitched excellent ball in all but one inning In the third, Summers passed two men on balls. some of which seemed to the crowd to be very like strikes. He was cutting the corners in whirlwind fashion, and an inch either way would have changed the umpire's verdict. Chicago got two men on bases in the first and one in the second without fhe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Al c. Field Nrin.trel..

Al c Field great minstrels will be here Thursday and seat sale opens to- day. There will unquestionably be a rush for seats. The tremendous bust. ness that this company has been doing everywhere, and the great notices they are receiving Is the best evidence that Al c. Field has continued to improve his great minstrel organization until he now ranks the leader of them aIL Twenty-three years of increased pop ularity and success places Al c. Field Greater Minstrel the leader and mon- arch in his line. That Al c, Field and his company will be greed at the matinee tomorrow and tomorrow night with a tremendous house. as indica- tions point to the fact that all seats will be disposed of before the curtain rises. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
REPuRs IN wETuMPKA.
Mobile Man Speaks In Behalf Of
 Taft.


 wetumpka. Oct. 1s.-(Special)-Un- usually large crowds are attending this session of the Circuit Court.
 Today at 12:30 o'clock on the ad- iournment of court for dinner, Fred W. Bacho, of Mobile. spoke in behalf of W. H. Taft for President, and W. w. Wadsworth. Republican nominee for Congress for hte Fifth District.
 The football team is engaged in practice work for the game Wednes- day on the Wetumpka gridiron when the Fifth District School boys will play Marion. Miss Lula Jones, who has been i'll in Mobile infirmary for several weeks, has returned to take charge of the art department of this school.
 Mrs. G. E. Epslen and Mrs. M. Thrasher have gone to Birmingham to spend fair week with relatives.
 Ambrose Hoffman. the young man so. seriously hurt in runaway last week. has been carried to Montgom- cry infirmary.
 c. G. McMorris Is out after an ill- ness of several days. Miss Florence Williams who has been teaching domestic science in We fumpka has given up her position and returned to her home in the Northern part of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
American Delegate Arrives in Berl
 To Make Observancea.

American Delegate Arrives in Berlin
 To Make observancea.
 Berlin, Oct. 13-Thorvall Selberg. Register of CopyriaS ts at Washington. and American delegate to the Interna- tional Copyright conference, which opens here tomorrow, arrived in Der lin today.
 Following instructions from the State Department, Ambassador Hiii has assigned Arthur Orr, Third Sec retary of the Embassy. to be Mir. e6l- berg's associate in attending the ses- sions of the conference. Mir. Solberg and MT. Orr --ill observe the proceed ings and report to the State Depart ment They will not take an active part in the work of the conference. as the United States is not a signatory to the Berlin convention. Paul Crorne- lin, President of the American Musi- cal Copyright League is at present in Berlin. to represent the American mem bers of musical reproduction machines in a contest over the right to repro duee music,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
LITTLE ROCK WILL
 HAVE BRAND NEW TEAM

Memphis. Tenn. Oct. 18,-tSpeeial) -"Too many old heads on the team. More young blcod is needed" This ia the sentiment expressed by directors of the Little Rock Baseball Club at their annual meeting in which practi- caily all old directors were e-elected.
 Manager Finn. who will handle the team next season. has been advised to gather practically an entirely new team. With one or two exceptions the Travellers will line up with absolutely q new club.
 President Rather will probably sue ceed himself at another meeting next week when the directors will name of
 Announcement was made that the local club neither made nor lost money during the season just ended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Death of BFr. Frieaman.

BiFminghAnl. oct. l3.--(Special = David. Friedman, father of Leon W Friedman, city editor of The Birming- ham News. died last night after a short illness.
 Mir. Friedman had been slightly il for week. but last night felt much better and prepared to attend the the. atre. He was seized with lung con. gestion. and died shortly after pnysi. clans reached the house.
 The funeral will take place from the residence Wednesday afternoon. J. R.. Friedman of Mobile and Mrs. J. I. Joseph of Montgomery, a sister in-law of the dead man. have arrIvea in Birmingham for the services.
 MT. Friedman was 69 years of age. and for twenty years had been a well-- known citizen of this city. He leaves his widow and two sons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Th. French ParIIament.

Paris, Oct. Is.-The autumn session of the French Parliament opened to- day. Interpolation regarding the Mo- roccan situation and the gun explosion on board the cruiser La Touche Ire. vile. in which. thirteen men were killed. are pending. The program of the government is to expedite routine work. especially the budget and devote the spare time of the chamber to dis. cussion of the proposed income tax.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
No. 247O.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING

Tn the District Court of the United States. For the Middle District Of Alabama--In Bankruptcy
 In the matter of Arthur Green, Bankrupt. Post Ohice Montgomery, County Mont, gomery, Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adjudged A Bankrupt. under the Act of Congress entitled An Act to Establish a Uniform system of Bankruptcy Throughout the Uni fed states" approved July 1st, 1898. meet ing of the Creditors of said Bankrupt is called at the office of tho undersigned ref cree. in the United States Court House. MontKomery Alabama, the 26th day of October next, at 10 o'clock A. M, to make nroof of debts and for the election of c trustee and such other matters as are necessary and required by the Act of Con- gress aforesaid
 ASA F sTRATTON.
 Referee Montgomery. Alabama. October 18th. 1908
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
LUMBERMEN MEET.
AIabnma-West Florida Lumber Manu-
 fncturers in BirminghRni.

Birmingkam. Oct 13-(Special. l- The Alabama West Florida Lurnoer Nanufacturers Association was in monthly session in Birmingham today A score of leading lumbermen attend ing. ..,.t.o..
 After a business session the visitors were entertained at luncheon, ana later took in the State Fair. r-eports snow ed increased production to meet tn9 ranidlv rising market. the output he ing greater than at any other time thi. wear. and prices up on an average oI ss per thousand feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
ALABAMA ITALIAN
 SHOOTS TWO ROBBERS

Russellville, Oct. 13.-(Special)-- Charlie Bruno. an Italian miner, caught two negroes robbing his house here last night. They ran and Bruno shot at them killing one and so badly wounding the other that he will die.
 Bruno Is in Jail pending a prelimi- nary hearing Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14

The Alabama League of Fourth Class Postmasters continued It's State con- ventfon in Birmingham today.
 A large attendance was present and much interest manifested in the work. Among the speakers was Professor J. T. Blakemore and Post once inspector Kline, both of whom told of the growth of the work and the importance of the money order department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
HIGD0N IS FINED
JUDGE WALKER REBuKEs IEFFER.
 SON COUNTY SHERIFF.
He Was Accused by SoItcitor H.Nsr With Failure to summoh Wtt-
 nesses In Criminal

Birmingham. Oct. fs--Cspecial)- sheriff P. L. Higdon was today Anee ss5 by Judge Samuel Weaver of tfe Criminal Court for failure to subpoena witnesses in murder case.
 The fine was imposed after Solicitor Hehin had complained of the apparent neglect.
 Solicitor Hefin asked the court fo send the sheriff to jail, but this Judge Weaver refused to do, declaring tllis punishment would follow a second of. Tense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
Ne0ro Kuled at EnAIey.

William Moody, a negro worker in the steel plant at Ensley was struck on the head by a hanging beam this morning ( Id instantly killed. Moody was standing by one of the rollers. when a beam suspended from a nov ing crane worked loose, and swung around. hitting the victim full in the face.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
WHITE MAN WOUNDED,
 POSSE PURSUES NEGRO

Clinton. Oct. 1S.-(special.l-A se- rlous cutting scrape occurred here this afternoon between a Mir. Hutchinson and a negro employe of a rival tur- pentine stiIl.
 The negro threw the white man, placed his knee on his chest and de- liberately cut his threat. MT. Hutch inson Is in serious condition, but there is some hope of recovery.
 A posse of men is out after the ne- gro, but SD far has not been able to catch him. Feeling against him is high and things will probably go rather hard with him if he is caught. The cause of the fight is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
La e. Crnnxn Dend.

Birmingham. Oct. l3.-(Specisl.)-- J. c. Crews, one of Birmingham's Vete- ran attorneys. died early this morning at his home, Oak Crest, on the Ensiey car line. He was 65 years of age. He leaves widow and four children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
MASONIC NOTICE
NOTICE CO.PARTNERSHIP

The undersigned from October 1st, will be associated in the practice Of law under the name of Troy. Watts & Letehsr; offices Vandiver Building. Montgomery. Daniel W. Troy will still maintain his present asso- citation in the firm Of Steuart Steuart, of New York; Baltimore and Washington, of which firm the undersigned will be South ern representatives.
 DANIEL ". TROY.
 EDW. S. WATTS
 !. T. LETCHER-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-14
'Battsd for summers In ninth.

summary: Hits of Summers, in 8 in- nings; Winters in innlng. Two-base hits, Crawford. SacriflceF hits. Stain- felt. Stolen bases. Evers. Schulte 3; Hoffman. Base on balls, Summers 3; Winter l. Hit by ritcheE by Brown 1. Left on bases. Detroit. B. Chicago 10. Struck out. Summers 5; Brown 1. Double play, Brown, Tinker and Chance. Passed ball, Schmidt and King. Time 1892. Umpirss. Connolly and klem. IF