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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
BURGLAR FRIGHTENs WOMAN.
Negro HId in Room and Snatched Her
 Purse.

Birmingham. Sept. 30.-(Special)- Mrs. Frank Parks. of Atlanta. Ga, here on a visit to her borther and sister-in-Iaw, MT. and Mrs. A c. Craven. on the South Highlands, was in a highly hysterical state all day to- dav as the result of an encounter last night with a negro burglar who was concealed in her room and made an attack on her as she got out purse from her trunk.
 Mrs. Parks went up to the room leaving the family on the lower floor. Without striking light the woman went to her trunk and secured the purse when the negro jumped at her, threw her to the floor and snatched the purse and made away with 1t. The woman was badly frightened. Her screams soon brought assistance but she became unconscious and 1t was some time before she was able to give a description of the negro who had assailed her. The purse did not contain much money but the fright given the woman will be rememberd for many a day.
 The police have been given a de- scription of the negro and are mak- ing efforts to get some trace of him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
AMEnTCAN LEAGUE,

AMERICAN LEAGUEs Boston at Philadelphia. Washington at New York. (St. Louis at Detroit. Chicago at Cleveland Friday, Saturday.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE
New York Wins.

New York Wins.
 ESw York, Sept. 30.-With the local Nationals back in first place. the New York fans" are jubilant
 Today's game. the hast of the home series with Philadelphia. was won by McGraw's men, but once the visitors appeared dangerously near winning. A fat double play robbed them of a run in the seventh. when Ames intercepted Donlin's throw to the plate and sent 1t to second where Bridwen caught Shean going to second, and shot the ball back to the plate in time to head off Magee. Dooin's double. Moore's single and Mc- their tally in the eighth. The home team got both runs in the opening in- by % Moore or and is shean % % and G timeiy rSms Sins gle by Devlin. The teams left tonight for Philadelphia where they will play double header tomorrow. Score: Philadelphia. 900 900 010-1 6 3 New. York. .: 200 900 0o0-2 Z and Needharn. Time 40. umpires Johnstone and Klem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Pete sheurer Dead.

Pete shearer, one of the best knowr brick masons in the city, was found dead shortly after l o'clock this af' ternoon on the second floor of the new residence of J. E. Wilkinson which is being erected on Fremont street.
 Mr. Shearer was a foreman on the brick work for Contractor Scales and had just finished giving the masons under him some orders and had climb ed to the second floor of the building. shortly afterwards a negro who car ries water saw him lying on the floor but thought he was only resting.
 Later the negro passed by the place where Mr. Shearer was lying and mo- ticed that the man was not breath ing. He gave the alarm and upon examination 1t was found that MT. Shearer was dead.
 The body was taken to an undertak- ing establishment. where 1t was pre- pared for burial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
PENSACOLA PREACHER
 ARRESTED FOR FIGHTING

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 30.-(special) ) As a result of a fight between L. E. Mobiles and A. M. McMillan, prom inent churchmen, Rev. F. A. Rogers, pastor of the Gadsden Street Metho- dist Church was today arrested upon an affidavit signed by Mir. McMillan, charging him with having engaged in the fight.
 Tn the Recorders Court, the minister was discharged after the evidence had been heard, all of the witnesses testI- flying that the minister did not strike MT. McMillan, but only endeavored to hold him.
 Mir. Rogers was present when the fight between Mir. McMillan and Mir. Nobles started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Dr. LlttIe WIII wed.

Seimians are unusually interested in the approaching marriage of Mrs. Cora Stoddard. of this city. to pr. A. A. Little of Atlanta, which will oc- cur in Birmingham next Wednesday, october I.
 pr. Little Is pastor of the West minister Presbyterian Church in Att lanta having taken charge of that church August lst last. For seven years previous to that time he was pastor of the Broad Street Presbyter- Ian Church in this city and is well known and greatly liked by the ma jority of the residents of Selma.
 Mrs. Stoddard is a we'll known resi- dent fthis city and hearty congrat- ulations will be extended to the couple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
ASSAULTED THE UMPIRE.
Umpire Kerin Swearw Out Warrant
 For Chicago Lawyer.

Chicago. Sept. 30.-John Kerin, um- plre of the American League, to-day swore out a warrant for the arrest of Robert Cantwell. a lawyer. who has gained local prominence in the defense of murder cases charging the latter with assault
 Kerin. 1t Is alleged. aroused the wrath of Cantwell by a decision ad- verse to Chicago in the Boston-Chi- cago game last Monday. As the um- charged that Cantwell. who mingled with the crowd. struck Kerln a blow which fractured his nose and rendered him unconscious for a few minutes. He was unable to umpire yesterdays game. Kcrln said he had no opportun- ity to offer a defense as he did not see his assailant. Cantwell later surren- dered and was admitted to bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
COULDN'T IDENTIFY NEGRO.
Sheriff Fountain After Brute Who sh
 Marshal Hunter

Marshal Hunter.
 Brewton, Sept. -(Special. )-Sheriff c. K. Fountain returned today from Selma where -h he had been to see a negro m 1ail tnere supnosed to be Alex Douglis. alias Bud Collins. alias "T.oug Boy" charged with the shooting oS Marshal c. E. Hutner ten days age.
 MT. Fountain was unable to identjFv the negro owing to his having a scar that had not been mentioned in thA da. scription given MT. Fountain. A photo. :. graph of the negro will be sent tn Brewton for Identification. MT. Foun. tain Is making a strenuous effort to an. prehend the party who did the shoot. ing, and Is running down every clue. be 1t ever 50 light.
 The condition of Mir. Hunter remains very precarious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
NINETY DAYS OF RAGING
 FOR NEW ORLEANS TRACK

New Orleans. La. Sept, 30.-An- nouncement that about ninety days of racing probably will bs held at New Orleans this year. was made to-day by s. F. Heaslip. president of the New Orleans Jockey Club. upon his return from Louisville.
 While in Louisville he was in com munication with the present owners of the major portion of the majority stock in the New Orleans tracks. and says he made arrangements with them to transfer their holdings to New Or leans men within the next few days.
 MT. Heaslip says he plans for ninety ting which will not violate the Lock e law prohibiting race track gamblings This law permits individual betting. The races this winter. are to be con- racing popular here. that is with local ownership and operation of the tracks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Afternoon Wedding.

At the home of the bride on Sherrer street this afternoon at b:20 o'clock the marriage of Miss Maui Suttles to MT. William NJ. White took place. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. l. Rosser. pastor of the Flrst haptlst inc intimate friends and relatives of the young couple.
 MT. and Mrs. White left for Bir- ningnam and other cities on we'd ding trip. after which they will re- turn to Selma to reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Detroit Yictorioun.

Detroit, Sept. 3O--Detroit made it four straight from Washington by mix ing hits with passes and errors in the early innings of the game. Donovan was hit so hard in the sixth that he was retired in favor of Mullin
 Detroit ...... 204 J0l 00'-7 10 Washington ..... 020 O03 000-5 g 3
 Batteries-Donovan. Mullin and Schmidt; Tannehill and Street. Time 1:3O. Umpires. Sheridan and Egan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Cleveland Wiaa

Cleveland. Sept. 30-Cleveland made 1t three straight from philadelphia to- day, winning easily. Chech kept the hits well scattered, whife Schlitzer was knocked out of the box in three in- nings. Flater, who succeeded him, was a puzzle.
 Cleveland .. .....302 OO1 0O"-6 10 3 Philadelphia .. 010 600 0O0-1
 Batteries-Chech and Clarke: Schlit- ger, Flater and Lapp. Time, 1928. Um- pires, Evans and Hurst.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Textile Maehinery Exhibited.

Saratoga. N. r.. Sept. 3O.-The Tex. tile Exhibitors which Is composed oi mapufacturers of textile machinery throughout the United States held itG annual meeting today in connection with the semi-annual metinR of ths National Association of Cotton Manu facturers The exhibition caused ehs executive committee to prepare for ar exhibit of textile machinery in April 1909, in Boston and elected as presi. dent. George O. Drapier, of HopedRls Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
BrookIyn Defeats Boston.

Boston, Sept. 30-Brooklyn won the final game of the series from Boston today. to l. This was the last game of the National League season in this city. Dahlen's muff of an easy fly was responsible for the runs scored by the visitors.
 Brooklyn .. .... 900 200 o00-2 1 3 Boston =. .'.... OO1 900 000--1 5 3
 Batteries Wilhelm and Dunn: Chappelle and Smith. Time. 1924. Um- pire, Emslie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Pittsburg Wins.

Pittsburg, Sept 30.-The Pittsburg team today won an uphill game against St. Louis. the score at one time being score was tof 5 in favor of Pittsburg. Daring base running. and opportune hitting won for the locals. Arrange and St Louis to play double header on Friday in St. Louis. Score: Pittsburg.. oo99SS 09d 09d 22o 2S-s lS 5
 Batteries-Willis, Leever and Gib- son; Fromme, Sallee and Moran. Time 1:50 Umpire ODay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Hnrgin Hnrsen anId.

New Market. Sept. s0.-A second B. Haggin of New York was sold at auction here to-day. The horses num- bered thirty-eight and were sold for an aggregate of s32,000. A Ally by Water Cres~ out of Gulala. fetched
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Results at Louisville.


 Louisville Ky, Sept. 30.-First race quarters of a mile--Benson, 104. (McGee), straight $24.20 place $12.65. show, S10.20, won; Voting. 107, q ick- ens), place $32.75, show s1s.s5, seconds Rexall lo4. (Troxin) show s29:40 third; ham, Miss Felix. Cygnet Queens Daughter. Wardine. Grey Steel, ano
 Second race. mile and seventy yards. selling-Carew, 104, (Powers., straight $i6.SO, place $s.s0, show s5.65, won; Matte Mack. 104. (Walshl, place $10,1o shGM Piskessj sss0 sbo% sss third Time 1:46 1-5. Orphan Lad. Huerfano, Hy- perdro1 ran.
 Third. race. six furlongs-snifr ss. tMcGesS straight s15s,so: place s49,sS' sSo' shST Bnsles ssopG piacs w9n sse rsRs sRsw sos ond: Alice Baird. 1o1. .Skirvin), show. $10.25, third. Time, 1:14 2-5. Cavarons, Many Colors, Charlotte Hamilton. whistler, Enfield-Civiba, Sweet Pipin. Gliding Bells ran- . Lawrence P. Daly, 1Os. (McGeel. s27.so Polly Prim, 114. (Powersl, .$s.s0 pisce second; Pinkola, 11s. lBuuero; ss.SS. third. Time. 1:47 2-5. Czar and Nooi-
 Fifth race. six furlongs-whisk Broom. ss. CFranklinl, $1S1.15 straight, won; Barnesdale, no. (Troxler), $li, second; Bitter Sir ss' tMcGee1s ssiSs' sSs French Nun. Baroda, Potter. and Ban agher ran.
 Sixth race, mile and a sixteenth-An- meta Lsdy los PS%ers2 sSS sotrai5sns' 5sns second; Bonnie Bard, 1o2, (waisnJ, $8.35, third. Time, 1.4S.- Albert Star, Harting, and Severus ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Dance at Riverview.

Probably the las tof a series of de- lightful dances at Riverview pavilion was enjoyed last evening by a number of couples of the younger set
 The informality of these occasions. the cool location and congenial crowds, have made the affairs very pleasant but now they will be discontinued on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
THE NEWS OF SELMA
PEOPLE MANIFEST GREAT INTER-
 EST IN GOOD ROADS.
pr. A. A. Little, . Well-Known Pres- byterfan Minister, VIII wea Mrs. Steddard Next
 Week.

Selma, Sept. so.-(speciai.)-rhe agitation for good roads which start ed at the meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association. last night promises to arouse the interest of a majority of the citizens of the county.
 A number of citizens favor bond issue for the building of permanent roads through out the county. Others are opposed to the band issue. but bs- iieve that the appropriation of the county each year should be expended upon one of the principal highways of the county until 1t has been per- manently built to the county line.
 The committee which was appointed at the meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association last night held meeting this afternoon at o'clock and discussd the line of work.
 This committee will appear before the Court of County Revenues at the next meeting of that body and discuss good roads. The committee will also meet Senator John H. Bankhead when he comes to Selma Friday and will so over the same matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Famous Horne bead.

twenty-one years old. famous two de- cades ago as a race horse and since then as a sire, Is dead at the breeding farm owned by Barnel Schreiber. near Woodlands St. Louis county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Cincinnati Wins.

Cincinnati, Sept BOA ninth inning rally in which four hits and base on balls figured, won todays game for Cincinnati, Looert driving in two runs that decided the game after two men were out and the bases full. Dubec's wildness gave Chicago the lead early in the game:
 Cincinnati . ... 100 o10 103-s 10 Chicago .... .00t 4G0 100-5 6
 Batteries--Dutec and Mclean: Over all and Kling. Time. 1:45. Umpires, Rigler and Owens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
COTTON STATES LEAGUE.
Jackson, Tenn, Team May Get q
 Place.

Memphis. Tenn. Sept. 30.-Special) President Crowder of the Cotton States Baseball League announces that AJackson, Tenn, has made application Nor membership in the 1909 circuit of @pe Cotton States. Several changes in Me circuit are probable and New Ruth Memphis is believed to be des-
 Md for membership provided back
 make application.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
NOTICE

CITE IICENSE8S. Notice is hereby given that all H. censes to do business in the City of Montgomery expires on the 30th day of September 1908, and must be renewed on the Ist day of October. 1908.
 On account of changing the fiscal year to January 1st, instead of October ist licenses will be issued for the quar- ter, beginning October 1st. 1908, and ending December 31st, 1908.
 On January 1st, 1909. licenses must be renewed for the entire year.
 JOHN J. FARLEY,
 City Clerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
THE RACES
Re.uIts at Aauetlnct.

Aqueduct, N Y. Sept. 30.--A very or Slinary card was run off today. The feature was the Belle Rose selling stakes for two year olds at six furlongs in which Wise Mason was an easy win. ner. He was outrun fin the early part and went under the wire one length ahead.
 First race. six and one.half furlongs: San Vito, 102, (Cullen) won. Yankee Daughter, 102. (Lang) second. May Riv- CT, l02. (Creevy) third. Time 1:ZS l-5. Joe Lett Gus Helm and Constellation ran.
 Second race steeple chase. handicap. about two miles: Watersueed. 149. tDa- vidson) won; Locked Out. l30. (Hender- son) second; Yama Christy. N145. (Hew- itt) third. Time APO. Rufus ran. Jim
 Third race: The Bell Rose. six fur longs; Wise Mason. 1o4. (McCahey) won: The Gardner. 102. (McCarthy) second: Spellbound, 94, fUraD third. Time l:15. Witehing Hour Nnd Law ton Wiggins ran.
 Fourth race. handicap mile and an eighth: Pins and Needles. 104. (McCar- thy) won. Cairngorm, sS. tUraD sec ond, Golconda 90. (McCahey) third. Time 1854 2-5. Tiling ran.
 Fifth race. three vearolds ana up. selling, mile and fve-sixteenths: NH ford, S7, (McCarthy) won; Killlecrankie. 100, (Yynch) second; Lord Stanhope. 103, Gangb third. Time 2:l6. Juggier and Beauclere ran.
 Sixth race. handicap. seven furlonEs: woodIane, 9s. (McCarthv, won: Adri- uche. 105. (Gilbert1 second: Lady Hubbard, ss. (Sweet) third. Time 1:27 4-5. Cressina, Mombassa and Imitator ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

Mrs M. B. Partis and Miss Rivars Partfs. who have been spending the summer in Monteagle. Tenn, are ex- pected home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Took Six Months Sentence.

TbA cast against Frank Grimn, negro. who was charged with rape. was taken up this morning by the Circuit Court of Dallas county as soon as the court convened. Through an agreement with the solicitor the ne- gro took a sentence of six months at hard labor for the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

MT J. B. Harrell. Jr.. who has been spending several weeks in Meridian, Miss. has returned to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

we'II make you the best Suit-the best fabrics, the best tailOring-make 1t here fin our own sanitary shops promptly.
 ALEX RICE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
PROBATE NOTICE.

State of Alabama, Montgomery County.
 Probate Court. August 24th. 1908 Notice Is hereby given that Thomas H Jones, as executor of the will of Sallie B. Barrett, deceased. this Gay files his appli- cation for the sael of lands lying in this county and belonging to the estate of said descendent, for the payment of the debts thereof. and that the i2th day of October. 1908 has been set to hear said application.
 J. B. GASTON --thu-tS ~ Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Chief Walter,s Report.

The monthly report of the police de- partment AS compiled this morning by Chief Walters for the month of Sep- tember. shows that the department made 136 arrests.
 Of this number of cases in police court forty-one of them were dis charged, three bound over to the grand jury. and there were ninety.two con- victions.
 Of the cases tried in police court. fines amounting to $1.171 were assessed and costs amounting to $1s3 were made. Of the fines, $f82.25 were re- mitted and of the costs, $45.50 was re- mitted.
 Of the fines. $22.5o was appealed and of the costs, $1l.25. During the month. SHOTS of the fines were collected In cash and $134.50 of the costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
DR. PETTUS B. CRUM
 Dentist

Announces the removal of his dental of- fices from Perry Street to Suite s23. s22
 s21. First National Bank Building. Eighth Floor. Montgomery. Alabama. It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

MT. c. Kirkpatrick. of Cahaba Is in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
UNPACK HEAVY CLOTHES
NEGRO MASS MEETING

For Holt's Dye Works to put fin o,- der before the rush. .e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
account of the more formal club affairs.
Social and Personal.

Mir. Leo Maas has returned home af- ter a pleasant visit to relatives in Charleston. s. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

J. H. Austin. formerl yof this city. but now residing in Pleasant Hill, is spending today here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

We'll make your Suit on time and make 1t to suit you. Expert New York COatmakers just arrived.
 ALEY RICEF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Had His Picture Taken.

The police department this morning had a number of photographs taken of a negro who gave his nat--e as Jesse Jane. The negro Is believed to be an escaped convict and was arrested few days ago by Police Officer Blanton. Ee answers the description of q negro murderer who escaped some time ago from a convict camp in the southern part of the State.
 The negro said that he is from Luce- dale, Miss, but the police have been in communication with the authorities at that point and he does not answer the description of any one wanted in that section.
 The photographs will be sent to the different convict camps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
To Adjust Fire Claims.

F. E. winburn, general claim agent of the Atlanta and West Point Route and the Western Railway of Alabama spent today in Selma looking into me adjustment of the damages which was caused by the fire at Tyler station on the Western Railway of Alabama yes terday morning and which destroyed about thirty-two bales of cotton which had been loaded on car.
 The damages caused by ire will De paid by the railroads as soon as the claims of the different owners of the cotton can be adjusted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
In Car Load Lots

To any part of the State we can ship our celebrated Dixie Coal. Write us for prices. No coal in the State equal to 1t. We are sole agents.
 DIXIE COAL CO,
 1ts N. Perry St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

LOsT-OId chased gold bracelet, heirloom, return to Prfckett-GersOn Co. Reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

Joe kyser and B. Allison, of Carlow vile. spent yesterday here with friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
FUNERAL NOTICE.

The friends and acquaintancas of Mir. and Mrs Alfred F. Nixon, respectfully invited to attend the funeral of the former. from the Old Ship Church at ?. n-, Thursday, Oct. list. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

A c. Coates. of Browns Station. is h.re today on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Had a Marrow Eacape.

Police Officer Todd had marrow escape from being shot to death this morning about o'clock while rass- ing through an alley just in the rear of the store of V. B. Atkins Grocery Company on water Street.
 MT. Todd had just entered the alley when there was the flash of a pistol and a ball whizzed within an inch of his head.
 The shot came from behind a freight car which was standing in the alley and MT. Todd does not know whether 1t was fired at him intentionally or was an accidental shot.
 The officer looked for the person who fired the shot but was unable to ind him and the shooting Is mystery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Mullen to Resign.

Councilman l.. D. Mullen of tho Fourth Ward will tender his resigna- ton as a member of the City Council at the next meeting of that body which will be held on the second Monday night in October.
 MT. Mullen today moved out of the Fourth Ward and for that reason is no longer qualified to represent that ward in the council.
 No citizen of the Fourth Ward has yet been named to fill out the unex- pired term of MT. Mullen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
LEAGUE STANDING.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
GAMES YESTERDAY.

GAMES YESTERDAY. American League-- Detroit T; Washington s. Cleveland 6; Philadelphia l. National League New York 2. Philadelphia l. Cincinnati 6: Chicago s. Pittsburg q; St. Louis 5. Boston l. Brooklyn 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
Orleans to attend Sophie Newcombe CnlleRa

MT. Alex Potts. of Perryville. is her. today. '-s'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

Walt Dudley and T. A. Traylor, of Benton. are spendin gtoday here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01
GAMES TODAY.
NATIONAL LEAGUE

NATIONAL LEAGUE. Chicago at Cincinnati New York at Philadelphia. Boston at Brooklyn. (Pittsburg at St. Louis Friday. Sat- urday.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

Ernest Sheppard. of Central Mills. is here today with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

w K Chapman. of Thomaston. is in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-01

Walter Hendricks. of Massalon, ls here on a short visit to relatives.