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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

judge, refused to grant a continuance In the case of Penny.
 R. F Owen, the former City Clerk. who Is an enbezzler and in hiding at Puerto Cortez. Honduras, was one of the missing witnesses for the defense.
 The City Court room was packed to It's capacity at 10 o'clock this morning nnen the clerk called out Conway Penny" and the former assistant to the City Clerk of Mobile. accompanied oy his two brothers and his counsel. took his seat at the defendants table.
 The man. charged with embezzling funds of the city which had been en- trusted to his official care. looked pe- culiarly young in comparison to most or the faces In the court room, aI- though not few of his boy friends the trial.
 He was sty1ishlv dressed In a brown sui, but appeared decidedly nervous. despite the fact that through the long preliminaries he did not speak a single word. Ills counsel at once began its pIea Tor continuance. They raised the point that had they devoted their en- tire time to the Penny case alone, tha at sney would have hardly been able to go to trial, and that 1t would be an In . justice to compel a trial at this time.
 The Solicitor had much easier case to handle. He simply had to call on the city officials and the examining ex- perts. while the defense had to 20 into myriad matters of infinite detaIh
 Solicitor Webb and his associate Bart B. Chamberlain, resisted the mo- ton. MT. Webb maintained that no one knew more of the books of the City Clerks off1ce than Penny himself who had already admitted a certain amount Of shortage in his accounts and ne had had ample time to communicate with his counsel and tell them the ex- act status of his case.
 Judge Semmes ruled with the State ana ordered the trial to proceed
 Great care was taken in selecting the Jury, the principal question of counsel tor tns defense being whether or not the venireman had been influenced hv the newspaper reports.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
PENNY Is ON TRIAL
MOBILES ASSISTANT CITY CLERK
 IN COURT.
He zs Accused Of Embesslsng Funds of the nxunsclpnlsfy-Judge Semnaes Refuses Ee Grant q Con-
 ffmnamee.

Mooiie. July S.-(speoial) )-with only one witness examined after ses- sion of court lasting nearly eight hours showing how carefully every step in the prosecution is being pushed and re- slsfsd. the first day of the trial of Con- way Penny, former deputy City Clerk of Mobile. was concluded at o'clock tonight.
 me lone witness was City Clerk Danna, who Identified many entries in the eity,s books as made by the de- fendant and for which the defendant never settled.
 The progress of the examination was hindered throughout the day by the ob- 5ections of counsel and the argument thereon.
 Penny ig specifically charged with embezzling $1.s00 of the funds of the city. The amount has been made good by the young mans friends.
 In the City Court today at noon Judge O. !. semnes the presiding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
A Message From
 The President.
Good Cheer From the White House

The Brown Shoe Company's shipments for the month of June were sS62. 2.503. 09. and, according to published reports. we believe these are the greatest shipments of any shoe house for the same period in this coun- try. During the past spring shipping season, from December 12. 1907. to July l. 1908, we show a total loss in shipments of s2ss, o7s. 20 over the same period of the preceding year but as our shipments show a gain of over five successive years, and, as our shIpments for the first six months of 1907 were one million dollars e1.ooO. .ooo). greater than of 1906, our business for the first half of the present year Is very encouraging. espe- ctally in view of the fact that our sales de- partment does not remember of a condition (unless it may have been in 1s93) when fine retailers were so universally disposed to ds fer placing orders for goods intended fIr future use.
 However. for the past four weeks va havs been on the gain side in Sales except for Ing business during July and August win show good increase for these months also that same will be the case for the last four try are fair average as now seems to he the indications. and that our company's shipments for the year 1908 will show a nice gain over 1907.
 We also believe the general businAss ot the country for the last six months of this year will reflect the short purchases of the first six months in the way of A material increase in volume.
 Our eight great factories are now turning out their respective speciality brands with a greater degree of excellence than ever be- fore in the history of our country
 Our leading brands are:-
 WHITE HOUSE SHOES for MEN
 WHITE HOUSE SHOES for Women.
 RUMBLE BEE WELTS for Men.
 BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON SHOES for Boys.
 BUSTER BROWN BLUE RIBBON MOUND c1TY SHOES for Railroad and Sportsnen Trade.
 REPEATER and ECHO Popular Price Shoes for Men.
 OK CALF WORK and STUMP OF THE WORLD SHOES for Men and Boys
 ENTERPRISE. PRINCESS and PAR VALUE Linss of Popular Price shose for Women and Children.
 The Brown Shoe Company, antlcipating present conditions, now have the White House (greatest shoe depot in the world) filled with ssasonable shoes for at once shipment This fact will be appreciated by merchants who have deferred placing or ders and want goods without delay.
 THE BROWN SHOE COMPANY.
 St. Louiss
 Q. W. Brown, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
MRs. LAznNsY DEAD.
Prominent Woman Passes Away a
 Hfghfand Home.

Prominent Woman Passes Away n9
 Highland Home.
 Greenville, July s.--tSpecial l---News has been received here from Forest Home of the death of Mrs. George Lazenby.
 Her son. c. E. IAzenby. and family were there when the end came. and Mir. and Mrs. T. c. Reynolds went this morning to remain until after the funeral.
 Mrs. Lazenby is survived by her hus- band. $ prominent citizen of the coun- ty, three sons and a daughter: c. F. Lazenby of this place. A. c. Lazsnby and vandiver Lazenby. and Mrs. Cor rad Wall of Forest Nome. Also one sister. Mrs. ]. E. Lageuby of Mon- roeville.
 Miss Mary Scale left this morning for Autaugavi1le to spend several weeks with friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. Jack Thagood left this morning for Gainesville, Ga i, hoping to benefit their little daughter. Eleanov Earle. hv the ehanees sbsssoT
 The pastor and deiSgetes of the M. B. Church, who attended district conferences at Clantons rsfs1rned last night. Robert Smith. son of Dr. R. E. Smith. who accompanied them, was licensed to preach, for which he will thoroughly prepare himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
DRuearsrs ARE ytNED.
Test of sunday Law In Colnmbun, Ga.
 FaiIa, 1-s

Columbus, Ga., July Ss--(speciaL)-- In the City Court today Judge willis fined the Wheat Drug Company S25.25 for selling soda water and cigars on Sunday, and imposed a fne-:of $27.s0 upon Robert Reid. another, druggist, for the same offense. .ss
 The fines represent the amount of the costs in the cases. Judge Willis in- posed light fines as the cases were re- garded in the nature of a test of the law.
 The two druggists promised to sell only drugs on Sunday hereafter. and if is thought that the other drug stores will also cut out soft drinks and cigars on that day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
WAYNE TAKEsPOISON
YOUNG MAN TRIES SUICIDE IN
 MOBILE.
Swallowed Laudanum in Royal Street and Called for a Policeman. News
 of the Gulf City.

Mobile. July 9.-1speciaI.) I.)-Penniless and friendless in city thousands of miles from his home, B. J. Wayne, a young Canadian endeavored to take his life by swallowing a small quan- tity of laudanum on Royal Street at an early hour this morning.
 Believing that he was about to die he held the small phial which had con- tained the drug, before the eyes of a policeman and declared that he had taken the contents An ambulance was immediately called and treatment ad- ministered by Hospital Steward Jack Dair. who drove Wayne to the hos pital where this afternoon he was pro- nounced out of danger.
 When asked why he had endeavored to end his existence the Canadian said that he had been keeping company with a fine young woman for several years and when he found himself miles from home, with no money and no po- sition and no immediate prospects for matrimony, he thought 1t best to end 1t all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
JAlER IS BEATEN
TWO PRISONERS ESCAPE FROM
 MOBILE JAIL.
Negroes Assault Hugh Gffiis and Leave Him in an Unconscieus
 Condition--He Left
 Door Unlocked,

Mobile. July s.--tSpecial)---wit a daring and with lack of hesitation. which showed that their plans had been well and carefully formulated. Gus Benner and Travis Hill. two of the best known negro criminals in Mobile County escaped from the new county jail at o'clock this morning, after beating Jailer Hugh Giilis into insen- siblty.
 Jaiier Giilis entered the bull pen in the prison at the regular hour this morning for the purpose of arousing the prisoners. The two front doors of the jail he failed to lock. As he en- tered the pen the two negroes jumped on him. fiercely striking him repeatedly with their fists and after a struggle he sank to the floor practically uncon- scious. The negroes then escaped through tho front dor.
 Bonner had just been brought back to Mobile from Scranton. Miss.. to an- swer to charge of burglary. He has hgured in many criminal cases. Hill was in prison for threatening to kill, and. like Bonner. has long criminal record. ,.s s,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

damaged by the defendants. who are the contractors in charge of the bat tie house construction.
 This is the first of several suits and counter suits and on the outcome of this will rest the fate of the others. The hearing will continue tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
MARINE NEWS.

Port Eads. July e.--Arrived: Strs. Momus (Amn.). Boyd, New York: Appo- mattox (Br.), Barbrick. Bocas del Toro Apollo CBr.). Shirley. Santos, Rio de Janeiro via New York: Mexican gun boat Bravo, Trugilla- Vera Cruz.
 Sailed: Strs. Morgan (Amn), Thomp- son, Tampa: Dover (Amn.), Carlson Tampa via Mobile; Utstein (Nor.) Knudsen, Puerto Cortez; Mobila Gu ban), Mcdonald, Port Barrios via Be- lize and Puerto Cortez; Schr. Laura HaIdt (Amn.), Porters, Port Arthur.
 New Orleans. July 9.-Cleared: Strs Cerea (ItaL). Gallo, Spezia and Genoa via Norfolk; Scotia (Ger.). Legebearth Hamburg via Norfolk: Tioga (Br). Clark. Port Arthur; Taunton (Nor.). Sorensen, Bocas del Toro.
 Mobile, July s.--Cleared: Strs. Fort Morgan (Nor.), Olsvik. Bocas del Toro: Alabama (Nor.), Gjemre, Puerto Cortez.
 Galveston, July 9.-Arrived: Strs. ProEresso OSor.). Mikkelsen. Cuban ports; Comal. Copering. New York.
 Cleared: None.
 Sailed: Str. Molina (Nor.). Harald- sen. ProEresso.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Yenezneln nnh HnIInnh

Washington. July s-RecaIlinx past events, the State Department is watch ing with no little interest the out come of the diplomatic relations be- tween Holland and Venezuela, now be- heved to be near the breaking point. Department is being withheld, but if is understood to be in keeping with the news from Caracas and indicates that the relations between the two countries have reached an acute stage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
'. .. CARTER DIES SUDDENLY.
 ~----e--~~@-@ He Was Aged and Respected Cifixen oi
 Evergreen.

Evergreen. July s.--(speciai. .)---J. J. Carter, a well-known and highly es- teemed citizen of Evergreen. died sud- denly of heart failure at his home in this city at 6 o'clock this evening.
 Mir. Carter had been in i'll health some time, but had only been confined to his bed since yesterday.
 He was 80 years old and Is survived by five sons and two daughters. the daughters. Mrs. Dickson and Miss Marie Carter, both reside in Fort Worth, Tex.
 Mir. Carter was native of Barbour County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
CodifytnE CnthoIlc Lnyru

Rome. July s.-The codifcatlon of the canon law of the church upon which Cardinal Gasparri has 4 been working for the last four years NaIl bs Anished some time in 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Thres suspfcious Negroes.

Deputy sheriff Charlie Cherry left to. night for New Orleans. where he goes to identify three negroes held in the Orleans parish prison, suspected of bee ing the murderers of Robert Webb, a negro who was Killed May at Choc- taw Point. Mobile County.
 Webb was killed in a general fight and shortly afterward. the three ne- groes supposed to have committed the murder disappeared from the neighbor hood.
 Three negroes answering their de- scription, were captured last night in the Crescent City and the sheriff is hopeful the New Orleans authorities have the right men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Notice Bankrupt Sale.

Pursuant to an order issued by the United States District Court. Middle District oi Alabama I as Receiver in Bankruptcy ot J. L. B. Johnson. Bankrupt, will offer to the highest bidder for cash on Tuesday July I4th at the storehouse formerly oc- cupied by the bankrupt at Girard, Russell County. Alabama, during legal hours oi sale said aale subject to approval sSid Court, stock groceries. book accounts. live stock, vehicles and etc. Inventory now on file.
 Montgomery, Ala, July eth. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Barry in Diacharmed.

Returning to Mobile from a health resort. where he had been to recover the strength lost as the result of a desperate pistol duel with Peter Jack son several weeks ago, Thomas Barry, well known river pilot was arrested on a charge of assault to murder, at an early hour this morning and later in the day was ordered dismissed from custody by Recorder N. R. Clarke
 Barry and Jackson quarreled some time ago and the pistol duel on the street which followed caused great ex- citement at the time. It was thought that Barry had received mortal hurts but he recovered and was sent off to regain his strength.
 When he appeared in court today there was no prosecutor and the case against him was dismissed.
 The fourth district Sunday School institute met tonght at the Broad Street Presbyterian church. This in- sSitute is composed of the workers of eight prominent Sunday Schools and the meetings are for suggestion and ex- perience for the good of the work The meeting was well attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Dance sn Honer of Miss Dorothy
 Donald.

The Seattle Week End in speaking Of the delightful dance given at the Country Club in honor of Miss Dorothy Donald who is the guest of her cou- sin Mrs. A. ]. Fisken says:
 Miss Donald is a charming young southern girl who is the daughter of Mir, and Mrs. H. c. Donald of Mobile. She was chosen to lead the Carnival CO., tiiiion. held previous to the Mardi Gras festivities Noble ths year, winch are now as famous as those of New Or leans She was also one of the maids of honor to the Carnival queen in Mo- bile.
 The dance. which was given in the club house. was under the direction of Capt Frank Beatty. U. S. N. of the U. S 6. Charleston. The band from the Charleston, which has the name of be- ing one of the best in the Pacific fleet, furniehed the music.
 About twenty-five girls went over from the city on the afternoon boat. who had been invited for the night by various friends among the Country Club members. A jolly dinner at the club house, which was decorated with flags, greens and red roses, preceded the dance. At s:s0 the navy tug arriv- ed with e large contingent of young naval officers. Several young men were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Suit Against Contractors.

Hearng of the pleadings in the SI5,- 900 damage suit of A. Daeovich vs. General Supply and Contracting Com pany began today in the Law and Euui- ty Court of Mobile.
 The plaintiff claims the amount spec flied in that the foundation of his St. Andrew Hotel property was greatly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Malaria Makes Pale RIood.
 The Old Standard GROVES TAsrEr Ess ShiLL TONIC. drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown n cnIa and Children soc. sSw
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Personai Notes.

Mir. J. c. Rich left today for Af- lantic City where he will attend the lawyers convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

also over from town. Thomas stimson brought over a party of young men on the yacht Olympic and dancing at once became the order of the hour and was kept up until late hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Goodman in Arrented.

Edward Goodman, well known bro kerage clerk of Mobile, was arrested today on a telegram from Inspector o'Connor of the New Orleans police de- pertinent, asking that he be held here for an embezzlement committed in New Orleans.
 Goodman says the matter will be speedily settled up and he will go to New Orleans without requisition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
sprfns nm Euchre Club.

The members of the Spring Hill summer colony have formed a eu- chre club and tonight the first meeting was held with Miss Emily Staut as the attractive hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Miss Ruth Huger went to Point Clear this afternoon where she will be the guest Of Mrs. Walter Heron for few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Mir. Glenn Lang is visiting his mother Mrs. D. A Lang at her home on West Howard Avenue. Biloxi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Mir. Edwin Fitzgerald left last night for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

MT. and Mrs. Norborne Clarke and children left yesterday for the Grand Hotel at Point Clear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
sarprise Psrty.

number of the very young set rev el1ed yesterday afternoon in the lovely surprise party which they save 70 nt- f1e Misc Mabel Hartsell. daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Harry Hartwell
 Games of all sorts were played out pn the lawn and feast of good things was enjoyed by the following young members of the party, Lorraine Cum nInxham. Virginia woolf, Irwin Hearn, Eloise Ibach. Hattie Arnold. Gladys Murray. Anne Lib1ey. Oriette Tacon. Ethel West Annie Provost. Holland Fffts. Maudie Roberts, Felix Cleveland. Freeman Turner, Mastin Cleveland. WfIiin Spencer and Joe Alec McGowin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Mrs L. H. Horn and children will leave in about ten days for Maritime vile. Indiana, where they will spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
ruesssx nrsawe.

Mobile. July s.--tspeciaLl--Ai A6e1s Bxtre was hostess for the Iues- day Bridge this afternoon and enter xained the members and substitutes, 1frs Lewis Garrett of New Iork, mlss Hor4 T,vons and Mrs. Elmo Danison most aftractiveiy at her pretty home.
 The prizes were charming and use ful. embroidered linen cases Tor ap- bons ana in each was bolt of NO. ribbon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Miss Annie Martin who has been the attractive guest of her cousin Miss Dorothy Carter returned this week to her home in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Mir. Gilbert McDonough after a short visit to Mobile returned last evening to his home in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
NerUs of Mobile Society

also over from town. Thomas stimson brought over a party of young men on the yacht Olympic and dancing at once became the order of the hour and was kept up until late hour.
 spring Hin Euchre Club.
 The members of the Spring Hin chre club and tonight the first meeting was held with Miss Emily staut as the attractive hostess
 Personal Notes.
 MT. J. c. Rich left today for At lawyers convention.
 Mir. Edwin Fitzgerald left last night for New York.
 Miss Ruth Huger went to Point Clear this afternoon where she will be the guest Of Mrs. Walter Heron for few days.
 Mir. Glenn Lang is visiting his mother Mrs. D. A. Lang at her home on West Howard Avenue. Biloxi.
 MT. and Mrs. Norborne Clarke and children left yesterday for the Grand Hotel at Point Clear.
 
 Automobile Trip.
 Congressman Taylor was the guest of honor yesterday afternoon on an au- tomobile trip given by Mir. Norwood Richards. The party also included cap tain John Craft. Hon. Jacob D. Bloch. Messrs. M J. Dernott and T. w White. A run to Neshota and Frederics on the Shell road and on their return a stop at the Yacht Club completed this en- joyable trip.
 Miss Jennie McKinstry will leave soon to visit relatives at Livingston. Ala.
 Mrs. W. c. spotswood and Mss Ma mic spotswood left today for Tate Springs.
 Mir. Gilbert McDonough after a short visit to Mobile returned last evening to his home in New Orleans.
 Mrs L. H. Horn and children will leave in about ten days for Martins vile. Indiana, where they will spend the summer.
 Miss Annie Martin who has been the attractive guest of her cousin Miss Dorothy Carter returned this week to ner home in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10

Mrs W. c. spotswood and Mss Ma mic spotswood left today for Tate Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-10
Auton,oblIe Trip.

Miss Jennie McFinstry will leave soon to visit relatives at Livingston. Ala.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-22

these sections. But they will take
pains to do it so late in the session
that it cannot be acted upon by the
senate The country as whole ought
10 understand this political scheme
of these men who are acmated merely
by their association with certain lum-
bcr interests TO preyoui this measure
when is demanded by every uuselfsh
advocate in the United States. And
again. there is bill pending for the
publ Gty of campaigng contributions.
publicity of campaign contributions.
has already been reported to the
house. but the whole scheme is to
let the bin lag until so late that its
passage by the house will only in
yolye its being sent to the senate too
late for its passage there. The house
a Representatives which today is
only Cannon, Payne and Dalzcll do
not propose to have any legislation OF
this sort pass into law. And to his
eternal discredit, the president OF the
/ United States. Mr. Roosevelt, has
seemed to be willing to wink at this
purpose on the part of his political
licutenants. Secretary Taft is cred
tied with having said that he wanted
the Mccall bill for publicity of cam
paigu contributions passed. The
president who is supposed to be Mr..
Taits sponsor, has said nothing about
It tor some weeks past. If the bill
really comes to a vote We will watch
how many Of the Taft men i'm the
house and senate really vote for 1t.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-05-22
BhNKRUPT's PETITION FOR DIS.
CHARGE.

Inthc United States District Cour, for
the Eastern District Of oklahoma.
In the matter of Cohen & Carshun,
bankrupts In bankruptcy.
To the Honorable r. Z. Campbell,
Judge of the District Court of the
United States for the Eas:eIn Dis
trict of Oklahoma
Lewis Cohen and Sam CarahoH cf
Ardmore, in the County OF Carter
4 state If Nklahoai. in said DIS
trict, respectfully represent that on
the 2lst day Of Decembar. last past.
o. oy were juiy adjudgei bankrupt
under the acts of congress relating to
bankruptcy that they have duly sur
rendered all their property and rights
Of property, and have fully complied
with all the requirements Of said
acts and of the orders Of the Court
touching their bankruptcy.
Wherefore they pray that they may
be decreed by the court to have a
full discharge from all debts proyable
against their estates under said bank.
rupt acts, eX cpt such debts as are
exempt from law by such discharge.
Dated this the 9TH day of May, A.
d. 1908.
COHEN Il CARSHON; SAM
CARSHON; LOUIS COHEN.
Bankrupts.