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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
PREPARES FOR oHIcKAMAuGA.
Military Company at Demopolis Prac
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M1Ntary COmp0ny at DemOpOtte Ffnc-
 tising Drills.
 Demopolis. June 20 0.--(Special)-Th Demopolis Rifles are putting In some time every afternoon in drilling. prep aratory for their trip to Chickamauga. where they will go in camp about July 20, and they win be in camp about ten days.
 The company expects to have fifty strong.
 The race for Mayor of this place is assuming great interest, each side be- ing confident of their success in land ing their candidate on the 18th of July, when the primary will be held.
 There are two candidates in the field for that office, W. NJ. Tucker and Col. N. c. winn. So far. no one has an- nounced for Councilmen.
 Under the new municipal code, the City Council will be composed of Mayor, with a President of the Coun- ell. who will act as Mayor protem in the absence of the Mayor, The Presi- dent will be elected by the members of the Council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
"Wuxtry! Wuxtry! League Is
 Busted Fought Ouer Ky- Yi"

his hand and after handing it to the sporting editor. left the room as dig- ni1ed as a Oneida ensifn at ThendAra.
 Listen to the word of wisdom that came from the sheet Of paper:
 Tho ouarrelsome Hill Billies have disgusted the other teams of the league and the president, therefore the league ,s m oassoIyed; KSCY Barker, otherwise sin known bone of contention in yesterdays game between the Hill Billies and Highland Park Umpire Dlffiy called the game and the Highland Park team agreed to play, but under protest. For i've ln- nings everything went well. but a& that time Manager Sheen. of the Bum bie Bees. arrived on the scene and the Bilifes. had no right to play. as he had signed with the Humble Beea President Atkinson arrived and with Umpire Difiiy tried to have the game finished. Nothing doing. The High- land Park team claimed the game. and the Hill Billies claimed the game. The official scorer disappeared in the tall ing the very persuasive fist which he has to enforce his suggestion. Pres idant Atkinson resigned on the spot because of that same intimidating manner of Ky-Yi.
 Therefore owing to a disagreement as to salary, and for other reasons sat- isfactory to myself. resign from the position of president of the league. in the future. and the first game will be played on Thursday afternoon.
 Edgar Atkinson"
 The sporting editor read the above and sighed He must have sighed very audibIv. for when he looked around there was not a sign of either Rumble Bee or Hill Billie or Highland Park There were no intimidating bats. and the room once more regained it's ac- customed quiet.
 But those Rumble Bees--not forget ting the Hill BilIies. They are no more. The league Is no more. Kouel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
Social and PersonaI.

A number of enjoyable affairs are booked for the coming week in honor of the attractive young guests of Misses Laura and Gertrude Jones. Among them are Misses Louise Daniek of Winston Salem. Adele Ellis and Adele Davidson of Uniontown.
 Mrs Edward Graham and little daughter Mary Minge, returned home today from cahaba. where they have been for the past two weeks visiting friends.
 Mir. and Mrs. w A. Anderton will leave tomorrow afternoon fora two weeks trip to Nashville, Detroit and Columbus. O.
 Mir. and Mrs. Monroe Elkan returned home today from Pensacola, Fla, where they have been for the past two weeks.
 Miss Maude Schuster returned home yesterday from Montgomery where she has been visiting friends.
 Ed Kayser has returned from Birm- ingham, where he has been for the past few days with relatives and friends.
 Misses Alice Carothers, Addie Mae Phillips and Marguirite Irwin left to- day for Demopo1is to visit friends,
 Miss Marie Smith returned home this morning from Birmingham where she has been visiting relatives for the past two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
RIRa1INeHAa1 PRIsoNRRs.
Many Are Sentenced in the Criminal
 Courts.

Courts.
 Birmingham, June 2o-(Special)- Many prisoners convicted in the Crim- inal court during the week were sen fenced Saturday morning. All those getting hard labor sentences were talk en immediately to the mines and those getting terms in the penitentiary will be taken away at once.
 The number of convictions in the first division of the Criminal Court was unusually large. Judge A. c. put in a full week. having a large docket of appeal cases Saturday
 The number of convictions in the second division also exceeded that of almost any week prior to this Judge Weaver worked hard to get rid of as many caes as possible. recognizing the fact that the courts will soon close. He sentenced several prison CTS for violating the prohibition laws. The convictions consisted of various misdemeanor charges.
 The following is a list of convictions and sentences in Judge Howze's court:
 Hattie Williams, burglary and grand larceny. one year: Monroe Timerson, burglary and grand larceny, three years; George Pickett, grand larceny, five years; Robert Reese. grand lar ceny. two years: VIII Ross, grand lar ceny, one year; Neb Wright, grand lar ceny.( three charges). aggregate four years; Robert Holloway, receiving stol- en property, one year; Charley Mead ows. grand larceny. five years: Bob Murray. larceny from store. two years; Will Cunningham. assault with intent to murder, five years; Joe Keith. larceny from store, one year; Ed Porter, grand larceny and receiving stolen property. three years; will Blodgett, grand lar ceny, five years; Lehona Jones. grand larceny, one year; William Rand Ber- ry, assault with intent to murder. two years; Bailey Ruffin. assault with in- tent to murder. two years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
NDICT HIGDON
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS FROM JEFF
 PERSON JAIL.
Much Gcssip Around the Court House and the sherfH is Non-Oommtt- tnl--Report Awaited
 With Interest

Birmingham, June 2o.-(speciaa.)-- The grand jury may or may not take official .cognizance of the escape of several prisoners from the County jail recently.
 Under the law an inquisitoriai body has right to investigate the conduct of any county officer.
 Colonel E.. l.. Higdon says he is al- ways ready to have his actions put under the searchiight As for any possible action of the grand jury he said that 1t was matter he could not and would not discuss.
 Asked if It were not fact that he had been before the grand jury Colonel Higdon replied that as sheriff of Jef- ferson County he usually went before all the grand juries. Colonel Higdon had nothing to say concerning the es- capes or whether or not he had been informally questioned by the inquisi- tors.
 Persistent report around the court house Saturday had 1t that Colonel Higdon had been before the grand jury on regular routine business and that while he was in the grand jury room some of the members sked him some informal questions about the reported escapes. This report was evidently started by some of Colonel Higdon's friends who are quoted as saying that they stand ready to go on his bond for any amount.
 While Colonel Higdon would not dis cuss the case he admitted that 1t had come to his ears that the grand jury might either indict him or vindicate him by reporting no bill.
 Rumor was even more persistent and when 8 deputy sheriff went into the grand jury room there was always some one ready with conjecture as to the business. Especially was this true when Robert L. Collier. the deputy sheriff who was on duty with the other deputies when the two negroes climb ed over the wall Sunday entered the grand jury room. There was no way of ascertaining Deputy Golfers busi- ness and the entire matter is one of conjecture.
 Friends of Sheriff Higdon--those in close touch with him and know his methods--say that he Is in a position to stand any kind of investigation. They point to the fact that not a single prisoner with serious charge against him has gotten away and that prison CTS will escape as long as there are prisons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
U.@. c. OF HUNTSVILLE.
Financial Report Shows Chapter fin
 Good Condition

Financial Report Shows Chapter in
 Good Condition.
 Huntsville. June 20-(Special.)- )-The c members of the Virginia Clay Clopton Chapter of the Daughters of the Con- federacy held a business meeting yes terday afternoon and disposed of a large amount of business.
 Mrs. Newson. President of the Chap ter, made Q financial report showing that the presentation of Arms and the Man" by amateurs had resulted in a profit of $50.
 Mrs. Virginia Clay Caopton read a beautiful tribute to the memory of the late stephen D. Lee, commander of the Confederate veterans.
 Mrs. Margaret Boiling, Historian, submitted a program of historical study for the next twelve months.
 The Chapter has already devoted a year to study of the history of the sew sral States of the Confederacy. The new program will cover entirely new ground.
 Three entertainments will be given during the summer to raise funds for the entertainment of the State organi- zation here next June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
FOR YOUR VACATION.
Bargain News of Great Interest to
 Those Going Away.

Bargain News of Great Interest to
 Those Going Away.
 Whether you go to the mountains, sea shore or country-whether you go hundreds of miles or just short dist ance-the most pleasant part of your whole vacation is the contentment and joy of knowing that you are properly, stylishly and adequately outfitted from top to toe and form bag to baggage.
 Nachman 6 Meertief's store news in today's paper is designed with a spe- cial view of supplying the needs of those who expect to take a trip. They are ready and waiting to serve you in your vacation wants at prices surprisingly low. Their advertisement is overfowing with good things for the traveller and whether you intend talk ing a trip now or later you should, by all means, avail yourself of the rare bargains offered in Mondays special sale. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
her witnesses who fail to appear in

other witnesses who fail to appear in court"
 It was said that any number of cases had to be postponed because of the absence Of officers. In one case. 1t was shown that the policemen had gone out of the State on. official bus mess, the case having gone over when called Friday.
 The appeal cases set for hearing before Judge Howze Saturday included almost all the charges. The majority of them. however, were eases growing out of the raids on alleged gaming houses and social clubs. In every in- stance the person had been fined in the police court and the appeal was taken on conviction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
SEARCHING FOR NEGRO.
Edgar Jordan, Who Shot COnstabl
 Simmons, Has Escaped.

Edgar Jordan, Who Shot Constable
 Simmons, Has Escaped.
 Eufaula. June 0-(Special.) )-In the absence of Chief of Police J. M Huguley of the city force. Policeman Riley. accompanied by Jebe Johnson. left yesterday with the city blood hounds for Clio. where 1t is hoped they may be able to track the negro. EdEar Jordan. who shot Constable Charlie Simmons and then made his escape.
 It is believed that the negro is wounded and hopes are entertained that he has not gone far. It is feared, howere, that owing to the lateness of the hour when the news reached here. that he had gained too much start. and the search will no doubt prove fruitless.
 Citizens of Clio and the surrounding section are on the lookout and 1t is hoped he may yet be overtaken.
 The affair has caused much indigna- tion on the part of the citizens in the neighborhood of the crime and fears are entertained that summary Venr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
RevlvaI at Demopoll..

Demopolis, June 20. 0.-(Special)-- The protracted meeting which has been in progress at the Baptist Church for the past ten days, continues to grow in interest. Four accessions have been made to the church. three by experience and on by letter. The pastor. Rev J. R. c. White. has with him assisting in the meeting the State evangelist. Rev. w D. Hubbard, and Rev. MT. Jordan Large congregations are pres ent at both morning and evening ser- vices and the pastor feels greatly en- couraged and is sure the meeting will prove of great good to the church and community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
YodIao1,s Pike system.

Huntsville. June 20.-(SpeciaL) )-The countv Commissioners, Probate Judge W. T. Lawler and Road superinten- dant Frank Love have completed a tour of inspection of the Madison Coun- ty pike system which they made for the purpose of finding out the exact conditIon of the roads and to ascertain the cause and remedies of defects The 6
 main system of bikes will be exten- siveIy repaired and rebuilt. Superin- tendent Love Is of the opinion that the damage done the roads has not been from wear but from neglect of repairs at the proper time -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
PICNIC DAYS. Are KOdakers' Paradise. TressIar finishes your snaps
Two Farmera in Jnn.

Huntsville, June 20. 0.-(Special )-- Tom Warden and James Martin, well known farmers of the Toney neighbor- hood. were brought to Huntsville yes- terday on charges of illicit distilling
 They are believed to be the owners of the wildcat still that was recently found and destroyed by revenue men in the northwestern part of the County a few days ago. The defendants were given a hearing before Commissioner Greenleaf. who committed them to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21

We have some 30 or 4O patterns of Odds and Ends thaf we desire to close out entirely before we TAKE STOCK, July 1.
 The cost of the fabrics and making is all we are going to charge fer them made up in tvvo-piece suits.
 SIS co, e2I co, s24 50 made to order and tailored to taste in tw0-piec suits, They're patterns that were ranging from &2S to sSS earlier in the season.
 Amongst them are weights good for early Fall wearing.
 Come early as they will not be sold at these prices after June 30.
 PRICKETT-GERSON CO.
 2s Dexter Ave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
MONTGOMERY FAIR.
REUNION CROWDS LEAVE.
Last of Visitors to Birmingham Have
 Gone.

Last of Visitors to Birmingham Have
 GOHe.
 Birmingham, June 2O-(Specta D-The last remnant of the great reunion crowds left Birmingham Saturday.
 All outgoing trains at both stations were crowded and the rush was noticed on all the lines. All the special rate tickets for the reunion expired June 20, and the roads were unanimous In declining requests for extensions, ex- cept in @ few exceptional cases. It is a fact not generally realized that hun dreds of visitors remained in Birming- ham until the last day allowed by their tickets.
 The rush at the stations Saturday gave a holiday Appearance to things. and marked the departure of the last of the visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
HARrsHoRN RE-ELEorED.
Again Heads Executive Committee of
 Sunday School Association.

Again Heads Executive Committee of
 Sunday school Association,
 Louisville. Ky. June 20.-William Hartshorn of Boston. the recognized leader of the Sunday School forces of America. was this afternoon reelected Chairman of the Executive Committee of the International Sunday School As sociation. Other officers elected were:
 The Rev George R. Merrill of Min neapolis, Secretary; Fred A. Wells Chicago. Treasurer; pr. George W. Bailey. Philadelphia, Assistant Treas urer; E. K. Warren, Three Oaks, Mich. First Vice-Ch airman; William Hamil- ton, Toronto. Second Vice-Chairman; Marion Lawrence, Chicago. General Secretary; Mrs. Mary Foster Brynock. Peoria. H.. Superintendent of Element ary Department.
 Over 200 men from all parts of the world tonight attended the reunion and banquet of delegates to World Sunday School Conventions held at Rome. Jerusalem. London and St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
LUKE WRIGHT'S KIN
CONNECTED WITH PROMINENT
 FAMILIES OF ALABAMA.
Brother-in-Law to Raphael semms of Montgomery and Related to Semmen Family in Mobile.
 AppOinfInent PIeases.

Gen. Luke E. Wright's prospective appointment to be Secretary of War to succeed William H. Taft; pleases many people in Alabama. Gen. Wright mar ried Miss Kate Semmes of Montgomery and is a brother-in-law of Raphael Semmes of Montgomery. and brother in-law of Mrs. Electra Semmes ColSton. A well-known resident of Mobile.
 The notice that General Wright is about to be appointed to so eminent a position was of great interest in Ala bama. Besides his kingmen, he has numerous friends who are delighted with his promotion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21

Savannah. Ga. June 20-Turpentine firm. 30 B.: sales s09; receipts 1.e05, shi2ments. 56S.
 Rosln firm; sales 3.74s: receipts shipments. s.i27: stock. 91.s44
 Quote A B c s2.7O; D, s3.05; F, $s. 20: F. S335: c. S3.35: H. $3.s0;: I. S4.5b.. K. $5.65; M. ss; N. $6.25; W. C.. Se.40. w w. S6.45.
 Charleston. June 20-rurpentine steady: 4Oc: rosin steady. A. B. C. $265; D. $3; B, $3.10: F. S3.10; c, ss2s. Fl. $3.70: I. $45O: K. s5.55: M. s5. 90. N s615: W. C.. $e.3O: W. w. seas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
J. A. Jackson Appointed

The Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad announces the appointment of John A. Jackson. Assistant General Freight Agent of the road, with head quarters here, and effective July 1.
 At present, Mr. Jackson Is commer- cial agent for the company at Mem phis. His successor at that point has not been named.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
NEGROES TAKE PART
INTERESTED IN THE TUBERCULOSIS
 EXHIBIT.
Governor Conner VIII Speak in selma Monday And Mir. Mallory at
 Night-CentraI City News.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, June zv-
 The second Negro Day of the week at the exhibit of the American Tuber- cuiosis Society at the Baker School. resulted in nearly two thousand negroes viewing the display.
 During the morning and afternoon committees of negro men and women were on the streets urging all of the country and town negroes to pay a visit to the school and to learn the lessons of hygiene and health. These committees were instrumental In get ting several hundred negroes to go to the school and to be shown the exhibit by those who have 1t in charge.
 The session this afternoon at o'clock was presided over by J. F. Hooper as chairman and an address upon tuberculosis and Other Social Problems" was made by pr. s. c. Gay and an address upon ''ordinary Methods of Contracting Tuberculosis" by Rev. E. W. Gamble.
 At the evening session which was presided over by A. L. Mcleod, Dr. Ira Skinner made an address upon Early symptoms of Tuberculosis" and Prof. R. B. Hudson, we'll known negro school teacher made an address upon Importance of Cooperation of the Patient and Physician" and pr. E. B. Ward an address upon "The Home Treatment of Tuberculosis"
 During the night session of the ex- hibit Monday an address will be made by Governor Conner who will come to Selma Monday morning.
 The meeting Monday night will be presided over by Hon. H. S. D. Mall 1ory and as 1t will be the closing of the exhibit it will be largely attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
MONTGOMERY FAIR.
JUDGE PARKER APPOINTED
WiIi Have Charge of Land Titles fl
 Oklahoma

Oklahoma,
 Washington, June 20.-Judge Luman F. Parker. Jr.. of Vinita, Ok. has been sworn in as special Assistant Attorney General in charge of the litigation as- pertaining land titles in Oklahoma. He resigned as general attorney for the i've civilized tribes to which he was appointed some tln4e ago by Secretary Garfield and which position, 1t Is un- derstood. will be abolished.
 Judge Parker will remain here to as- sist in the preparation of about 1,500 bills in equity to he filed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
I7 IDS. Granulated Sugar, e1.OO. BROCK GROCERY co.
RockefeIIer,n Dnurhter III

Syracuse. N. Y. June 20.-Mrs. Har- old Mccormick. daughter of John D. Rockefeller. was taken i'll with ap- pendfcitis on 6 Now York Central train at Utica this morning. pr. Arthur Grant of Utica was called to attend her and she was relieved sufficiently to continue her trip to New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
Another Contract Let.

The contract for the electrical work in the Federal building which is being erected here was this morning left to the Reeves Electric Company of this city. The contract includes the wiring of the building for lighting, telephones. electric clock system and electric vault protection. While the government specifications are most exacting nearly all of the contracts upon 1t have been Sublet to Selma concerns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
Funeral ef .. s. Brown.

The services over the late Frank $. Brown took place from his late resi- dence on Alabama Street this after noon at 5:30 o'clock. The services were largely attended by the many friends of the deceased and of his family who followed the remains to Live Oak Cemetery where they were inferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
AT AUCTION.

Legal Sale of Very Desirable Real Es-
 tate For Division.
 Monday at IF o'clock, at Artesian Basin, the Futile homestead at 4O6 South Hull Street, also, the vacant lot adjoining, also the beautiful Futile cOt- tage, built on a very large lot, in Bel Air, and facing Oak Park. Terms of sale, One-third cash, balance in one and two years. This sale offers a rare chance for excellent investment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
CharIeaton shut Out.

Savannah, June 20.-Charlsston lose a 1 to 0 game to Savannah this affer- noon in the ninth inning with two out Hon doubled and scored when vfe- balm and Wilkerson both tried to catch Towards fly to right field Haidt's collar bone was broken when Ball ran into him as Haidt was neld- ing a grounder. R.HE Charleston Q. ... 900 900 0O0---0 !
 Batteries-Kieber and Kahfkoff. Paige and Durlin-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
Sugar-Cured Hams, I2 1-2c m. BROCK GROCERY co.
NEGLIGENT POLICEMEN.
Birmingham Lawyer WiM Ask Attach
 ments for Them.


 ments for Them.
 Birmingham, June Especial. I.)-"I do not like to ask for an attachment for a, policeman" said James Quincy Smith. assistant city attorney. in the first division of the criminal court Sat- urday morning. "but I am afraid I'll have to fin the futre."
 He was addressing the court in re- sponse to a question as to whether or not he wanted attachments for two oficers who appeared as witnesses in one of something like thirty appeal cases set for hearing before Judge A. C. Howza
 There must be some misunderstand- inR," continued Attorney Smith. "so I'll \aslS you to continue these cases without attachments for the oficers Tn the future. though. when 1t is shown that policemen have been prop erly summoned may have to ask your honor to deal with policemen just like
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
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Huntsville. June 20.--(Speciai. )---The Young Mems Christian Association has taken temporary quarters in the club rooms formerly occupied by the Navajo Club. The Association has a member~ ship of nearly 300 but win start off in a modest way. A home will be buile within the next few months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21
MRS. CAMPBELL DEAD.
Aged Woman of shelby County Passes
 

Calera. June 2O.-(Speciai. )--Mrs . Campbell mother of Mrs. B. J skim ner. died and was buried at the old family burial ground near Shelby Springs.
 A week ago Mrs. Campbell received a. fall that was the cause of her illness. and being so infirm and having been an invalid for three years, it was im- possible for her to recover.
 Dr. V. H. Williams. q young physi- clan, recently located here from Bir~ mingham, leaves tomorrow night for Monticello, Ark. to wed Miss Arpatia Wilson of Arkansas. He will return to this place with his bride next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-21

Hon. J A. Wilkinson. Commissioner of Agriculture and Industries, will ad- dress the members of the Alabama Seed Crushers' Association <at Blount Springs. June 23. on the subject of the value of cotton seed as a fertilizer.