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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Weens Goes to Macon; Bliss
 Suspended; Helm VII Stick

Ross Helm will be one of the five regular pitchers on Ryar's staff. Tn telegram received by The Adver- ttser from Manager Ryan last night,
 New Orleans. May 14.-The Adver- ttser: Bliss refuses to sign contract and has been suspended. Helm makes team complete. Weems goes to Ma con. Jas. Ryan"
 This puts Ryan inside the limit of fifteen men, Reagan, Ryan and Per sops in the outfieid. Greminger. Perry, Baxter and Pope in the infield, shan non and Messett catchers, Van Anda, Cristal. Stackpole and Helm, pitchers, and Hassett utility man.
 Local fans will be heartily glad to know that Ross Helm is to be one of the regular box staff. He is univer- sally popular in Montgomery, where he has shown himself to be a thorough gentleman in everything that the word implies. Another strong point in his favor with local. fans is the fact that he Is an Alabama boy. True. Florala is right on the line dividing Alabama and Florida. but all the same it is in Alabama. The best thing about him. from a baseball standpoint. is the fact that he has pitched some wonderfully good games for the Climbers this sea- son, and he will naturally have more confidence and do even better work now that the uncertainty about his status with the team is a thing of the past. Manager Ryan has had the grea test confidence in Helm from the start. and 1t looks as if his decision yesterday was a wise one-and every fan in Montgomery is glad of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
DECATUR WANTS TEMPLE.
Claims to Be Presented to Pythian
 Grand Lodge.

OfafmB 10 DC Freeenteu tOs EstnA@n
 Grand Lodge.
 Decatur. May 14.-tSpecial )-When the Grand Lodge of Alabama. Knights of Pythias, meets in Tuscaloosa May 20. Hermeon Lodge, No. 16. of Decatur. will make strong pull for the Pythian Temple for the State. which Is to be located at this session of the Grand Lodge.
 Hermeon Lodge owns in Decatur large three-story brick business block. with a lodge room on the third floor The lodge will offer to donate this building to the Grsnd Lodge if 1t will locate the State Temple in Decatur.
 Monte Bella Lodge. No. 10. of Flor ence, will make a strong effort for the meeting of the Grand Lodge to be held next year in Florence. It is said that most of the North Alabama delegation will favor Florence.
 Andrew G.. Patterson of Falkville will be a candidate for Grand Outer Guard. and his chances for election are said to be ffattering, He has been indorsed by several district conven- tons for the place.
 Thomas F Pride will represent Her neon Lodge, No. Is, of Decatur. at the meeting of the Grand Lodge, and T. M. Dix of Decatur. a member of the Pythian Temple Commission of Ala bama. will attend the Grand Lodge meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
CHURcHEs IN BRUNpIpGE.
Methodists and Baptists to Have Ser ricaa Finch snndnr-

Methodists and Baptists to Have ser-
 vices Each Sunday.
 Brundidge. May 14.-(Special .)-Re- gently action was taken whereby the Methodist Church at this place became station. and the pastor. Rev. H. c. Threadgill, will now preach here every Sunday.
 The membership of this church is something over 200. and among its members are aenumber of the wealth- l fest people of the city. Similar action was taken by. the Bap- | tist Church time ago. and now both the Baptist and Methodist congrega- tions here have preaching every Sum- day.
 Presiding Elder Rev. J. B. K. Spain of the Troy District, will preach at the Methodist Church in this city Fri- day night at 7:45 o'clock, after which the second quarterly meeting for the Brundidge station will be held.
 Since the change making Brundidge Church a station the Brundidge Circuit, composed of the churches at Banks, Wesley Chapel, Sardis. Clay Hill, Will Hams Church and Friendship, is in charge of Rev. J. H. Holloway. He will reside at Banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

As to Sam Weems, of course tth. i..., rans are sorry to see him so eiie h,. ioGai could hardly hold his own wtSb ths hs great box staff Ryan has for ths Ss, Si,..ne .sie M ers. sam has pitched good han thi. year, ms game in Birminghan, Mopdni.s sdiis ppeIns ms pest and the ifdicafions a rs that ne will not only make .4 4as pitcher for Malarky's team hut ssaa esa oI the best In the South Alta ntic' sss,e ls also universally poplIar- in asos..n san gomery.s He @is every ineb ss.1d e,sns- man, coming from one Of fb e t,,JptS tS promlnent families. In Union Snr,,,osasS ,oaS ana ana his friends wish him every ssse. Ss Ryan has had trouble with .E,r.~ BLISS ,,.,,sss ever since he signed him in Ian nSaiS,. Wneh ne was traded to Grand hapiqs Tor Bill yHausen. For soms unontns' Bliss refused to come to Mont gomery. Jimmy Ryan stood nat 5pni1tugn, and about two weeks aro 6llss decided to report to the Clinb.S CTS. He won fourteen and Iosf lits or his twenty-three games in csranS Rapids last summer Eave an ave,a sea sH or one base on balls a game and sfrue,s 0ut over SIX batters q game He ra lieved Helm when Ross wac b.,r. s
 the; last Atlanta game and fo,. A,.a M innings not a hit was made off hi,s, while he had, struck out four men anj nor giyen:a base on balls. Towards the eho or the game, the cold waafhar together with his lack of condifion toId on nm, and he lost control in tha nlnth; There is no doubt of the fact tnat ne IS great pitcher, and if is good news that Ryan stli has him even II he Is on the bench.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

If was just the biggest and best they nver had. That was the dictum of everybody that went to the city baroe- cue. Newness, novelty, uniquity with no cutting off of the innocuous iniquty' marked the great gathering of the em l. ployes of the municipality.
 The goodness of it all was the com mittee's fault It had no more than been appointed before it got to work. Alderman Seidle, for exainple--in the sacred precincts of the Council Cham- her he is known as the Gentleman from the Fourth Ward-sent all the way to South Florida and obtained tur- ties to make soup with. One of them was retained to make jokes and rid dlee with yesterday and every time he moved his big flippers. somebody had hvsterics. All those things count. Then C. P. Mcintyre, City Attorney who. as the niggers say. brought City Onlcials' barbecues to this country, helped. Alderman Ira H. Virgin and Alderman Joe Kennedy just put the f3nfshiue touches to the affair.
 No trouble was spared. The night before. Alderman Seidle, McDuff Cain. W. E. worswick. Ed Mahoney, Sam Johnson, Marshall King and others nnent the night at the Lake to make fhe things ready. They Mad foods steaning and frying and broiling while other persons were asleep. when peo- ple began to arrive on the early morn ing trains, they found a delicious breakfast awaiting them.
 Tbese who came later met their first ..Sal at a table where turtle stew was served The real barbecue came on ,fter o'clock. when things that had been just crazy with the heat were offered temptingly.
 Auafife city people and their friends
 sf. rNn, rf the Parisian Prince. and Dr. Oscar Teague came in a buggy. Others high in oficial rank came in automobiles. Nearly everybody of the four hundred count 'em-four hundred present yes- terday was either an oflcer or one of the best friends of an off1cer. Thus 1t became a sort of family party. If man didn't wish to be fin the ping-pong game he could go to the pavilion and ask for current expenses, which were in the form of an uninterrupted liquid stream.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

Her Beau. Clifford Lanier. Jr. Golf Girls-Miss Elizabeth Andrew Miss Florence Davidson, Miss Florence Rutledge. %
 (2) Proressor Learned. Ed Burke. The Lady with the Baby. Mrs. E. NJ. Graves.
 The Lost Child. Byron Ashton.
 ACT II.
 Scene 1. CD Mrs. Needy, Mrs. Leon Well. Her Children-Louis Johnston, Alta McLemore.
 Prima Donna, Miss Minnie Watt Pierce.
 Opera Company-Mrs. Merritt Vandi- yer. Miss Mae Robinson. Mrs. E. l.. Bailey. Junius Pierce Luther Jennings. F. H. Logan. Hugh Stewart.
 Scene 2. CD Deacon Longface, Junius Pierce. The School Girls-Mlss Margaret Coleman. Miss Willie Gayle. Miss LHie Lee, Miss Eloise Washburn. Miss Palm CT Elsberry. Miss Mary Boyd Williams. Miss Lucille Strong.
 The Dude, Merritt Vandiver. CD The Nuns-Mrs. c. A. Beau champ. Miss Blanche Stokes. (3) The Glee Club--Junius Pierce F H. Logan, Hugh Stewart. Luther Jen- nings. and others.
 Riddle Mcclure. Mrs. Charles A. sel- don.
 Scene 8. The Country Bride. Miss Frances Stakely.
 The Country Bridegroom, Phares Coleman.
 Those who witnessed the perform ance of Union Depot for a Day" will know that a treat is in store for those who attend the performance this even ing at the Casino.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Mns. CUNNINGHAM ENTER-

MRS. CUNNINGHAM ENTER
 TANNED THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB
 The members of the Thursday Bridge Club and a number of other friends were entertained yesterday afternopn by Mrs. Archibald Cunningham at her home on wilkerson Street. scheme of white and green was carired out In a tasteful arrangement of white cut flowers and ferns. Punch was served from an attractive table during the afternoon by Mrs. Henry Martin ana Mrs. Lee Martin. and a course luncheon followed the games.
 Mrs. Cunningham's guests were: Mrs. Alice Moore, Mrs. Bibb Graves. Mrs. 1T B. Ferguson, Mrs. George Harris, Mrs. Albert Brame, Mrs. Mortimer Tut fle. Miss Mary Troy of New York. Mrs. Chales Johnston. Mrs. Charles Baker. Mrs. Owen Brewer, Mrs. W. w. Pear son. Mrs. Herbert Chandler, Mrs. Rob- ert Chapman. Mrs. William Cary, Mrs. Frank Dove and Mrs. Frank Lummus of Columbus, Ga.
 MISS RICHARDSON HOSTESS
 OF QUEEN or CLUBS.
 Miss Lucia Richardson entertained at cards yesterday afternoon when she had as her guests the members of the Queen of Clubs.
 The game played was six-hand eu- chre, and five tables were placed in two apartments for the occasion. Potted plants and cut flowers beauti- fled the two apartments. Miss Rich ardson was assisted by her sister, Mrs. Sydenham Smith of Birmingham. and by little Emily Smith, who passed the score cards to the guests.
 The games were followed by course luncheon served at the tables at which the games had been played. Two prizes were awarded. To Miss Francis Jones, a blue and white embroidered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
BLEDS0E CONVICTED
SLAYER or r. O. WEBB SENTENCED
 TO TEN YEARS.
cives Notice of Appeal and Asks for stay of Execufion--verdict
 Was a Great

Linden. May 14.--(Special. )--For killing F. O Webb at Thomaston, Tom biedsoe was convicted today of murder Tn the second degree, and his punish ment was fixed at ten years in the penitentiary.
 When the court convened this morn ing Judge Lackland charged the jury which retired to the jury room. talk ing the clothes Webb wore when killed also the ax handle which he had in his hand at the time he was shot
 The jury was out six and half hours and returned a verdict of mur- der In the second degree. fixing the punishment at ten years in the peni- tentiary. The verdict came as great surprise to almost everybody,
 Bledsoe, by his attorneys. requested the court to stay execution of sentence pending action of the Supreme Court.
 So much time was occupied in the trial of the Bledsoe case that an extra session of court win be held in July. The docket Is full of important cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Universal Adding Machine Exhib;, Exchange HctcI. Z
WELCOME SCHOOL GIRLS.

Notasulga. May 14.-(Speeial)- Misses Mary Lottie Ward. Annie VII Hams, Berta Arant and Annie Rooney Cameron. who have been attending college at the Judson, returned home today for vacation.
 About 100 citizens of the town were al the train to greet them. Committee of the Baptist Churcb to cover the church with volunteer la borers. About twenty carpenters qava a day 10 the building.
 The women spread sumptuous dim ner on the ground for all present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
BOWIE ATDEMOPOLIS
ENTHUSIASTIC AUDIENCE HEARS
 SPEECH FOR JOHNSON.
Former Congressman Brands Story About Minnesota Governor Ap- pointing Negro Secretary as
 mn Infamous Scandal

nm Infamous Scandal
 pemopolis. May 14.-(Special.) Hon. Sidney J Bowie addressed a large and enthusiastic audience of Democratic voters at the city hall Wednesday af- ternoon in behalf of the candidacy of Governor John A. Johnson for the Presidency of the United States
 MT. Bowie was introduced to the voters of this city by Hon. W. Herbert, Judge of the City Court of Demopolis.
 Mir. Bowie began his address by say ing that he always voted. the Demo cratic ticket, and had supported Mir Bryan in two campaigns. He said that It was a mistaken idea that followers of Mir. Johnson were opposed to the Nebraskan. They admired him and would like to support him and see nlm elected if there was any chance ne said that Mir. Bryan was the standard bearer of the party in two memora pie campaigns and went down in deteat m two elections. Now, he said' we want to place a man before the American people whose character is unquestloneo one who has borne the trials or cltl zenship in the rugged school or ad- versity; a man who can carry more ne- nublican and Democratic States than any one else and who would carry the party tc victory in November:
 MT Bowie denied as an lhlaiilous o.tis scandal that Mir. Johnson has a negro secretary and said that the only ne groes in the employ of MT. Johnsoh were a few negro servants. His pres ent Secretary Is a former Lieutenant Governor Of Minnesota
 AZ +ha conclusion of Mir. Bowie's snascb many went forward and shook handg with him and congratulated him on the able defense he made of Dem ocratic principles and the Minnesota statesman.
 MT. Bowie, accompanied by Jesse Herin and Judge W. F. Herbert left for Linden. where he addressed the voters Wednesday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
PLANTS TO RESUME
NEWS
GADsDEN GETS GOOD NEWS
 FROM NEW YORK.
soutbern steel Company VIII Be Re- orxapixed and Large Operations
 WtIl BeRfm in North Ala

Southern Steel Company VI"
 organized and Large Operations
 Will Begin in North Ala
 bRma.
 Gadsden, May IA -(SpeciaD--A message here from New York from the chairman of the organization commit tee of the .bondholders and stockhold- CTS of the Southern Steel Company states that the plans of re-organiza- tion have been perfected,
 It announces that these plans are being mailed out to the trustees re- presenting the creditors of the com pany. and that If these plans are ac- cepted by the trustees, the corporation will be recognized and an effort made to secure a loan with which to oper- ate the plant here and at Birming' ham.
 According to the plans. the credit ors of the company are to receive twenty five per cent In cash and sev- enty five per cent in preferred stock of the corporation as settlement or their claim.
 It is believed that the proposition will be accepted by the creditors and that eventually the company will be placed on its feet.
 The former board of directors of the old company have been notified to go to New York and meet with the reorganization committee. It is. un- derstood that the members of the board of directors will be paid twen- ty-fve per cent of their investment in the company in common stock.
 Commencement at Gadsden.
 The commencement exercises of the Gadsden High School will be held here tomorrow night. There are ten grad uates. Prof. Frederick D. Losey, Pro- lessor of Elocution at the State Uni versity will deliver the address of the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
DEATH OF MRS. MINGA.
EstimabIe Woman of CarroIItOn Passea
 Away

EstimabIe Woman of CarroIIton Passes
 Away.
 Carrollton, May 14.-(Special.) )--Mrs. Etta Minga, wife of A A Minga of this place. died last evening after an Illness of several months of lung trouble.
 She is survived by her parents, MT. and Mrs. S. W. Parker and i've brothers. J. J. Parker Luther Parker. A. J Parker. William Parker and S. H Parker of Aliceville. one sister, Mrs. A. L. Christian of Tuscaloosa, and two children.
 She was a member f the Baptist Church, from which the funeral exer- cises were conducted this afternoon bv Rev. E. P. Smith and Rev. S. N. Burns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
CITY OFFICIALS CUE
 BIGGEST AND BEST EVER

The service was the best possible, walters being taken out of the city to assist those of the country The cook ing was excellent. The spirit of com radesiip was the notable feature
 It was a great party. The only de- ficiency was Spang. He had to stay at home and draw beer bottles for recently naturalized citizens of the State. There fore, Mittie May had 10 draw the pie lures from descriptions afforded by her Pepper.
 Everybody was sad last night. The Pessimistic Person. making no attempt to suppress a yawn, said the thing was all right. but 1t wouldn't happen again for a whole year.
 great many seemed to feel that way about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Funeral of Mrs. BromIIov

The funeral Of Mrs. Johanna Brom flow, who died Wednesday night, will be held from St Peters Catholic Church at 9 o'clock this morning
 Mrs. Bromilow had lived in Mont gomery many years and the news of her death was received with deep sor- row. She is survived by one son. P. T Mulcahy. and by a daughter, Mrs. Thomas Moriarty, both of this city,
 Father Savage will oficiate at the ceremony and the interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MILE ATTACKS MAN.
H. s. Devere of Decatur is Seriously
 Injured.

H. s. Devere of Decatur Is Seriously
 Injured.
 Decatur. May 14.-(Special. )--H. S. Devere was seriously injured by a mule this morning. The mule was run ming at large in a lot at mill of J. D. Jervis and MT. Devere went into the lot when the mule jumped on him and knocked him down with his front feet.
 MT. Devere was badly bruised. Two of his ribs were broken and he was injured internally, but he will recover. It seems that this mule has been in the habit of attacking people who go about it. A few days ago Charles Blanton went into the yard where the mule was and the mule pursued him. but he escaped by beating the mule to the fence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Henry Rnker to Be Tried.

Henry Baker a notorious criminal who ten years ago was the terror of Wild Valley and committed a number of crimes and who was sent to the State penitentiary for d term of five years from Cullman county for. crimes committed there, has served his time and has been brought here to stand trial on eleven indictments against him in the city court of Gadsden.
 He Is thirty two years old and has served eighteen years in county jails and the penitentiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
IoInt pebate In Anniston

Anniston. May l4.-(Spe ecial )-An audience of about l50 voters heard a Joint debate at the County court house tonight between Judge R. NJ. Allen of Birmingham and B. Dudley Williams of Anniston, candidate for delegate to Denver from the Fourth District.
 Judge Allen spoke in favor of Cover nor Johnson of Minnesota and MT. Will Hams spoke for Mir. Bryan.
 The speakers were in good form and the audience was good natured.
 Not much interest is manifested here In the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
CONTEST OF FIREMEN.
Volunteer Organizations VIII Meet fin
 Birmingham.

Birmingham.
 Birmingham, May 14-(SpeciaL)- All preparations have been completed for the tournament of the Georgia . Alabama Volunteer Firemens Associa- = ton, commencing May IS and con- tinuing three days in Birmingham.
 The business sessions will be held in the City Hall. A parade will be given during the afternoon of the first day of the tournament
 The City of Birmingham has grant ed the use of Fifth Avenue. between Sixteenth and Eighteenth Streets for the contests. A number of prizes, in- cluding cash prizes. have been put up in the various contests. A number of volunteer fire departments from Cieor- gin and Alabama have entered for the tournament and will come to Birminn- j ham on special trains.
 Special rates have been granted by the railroasd running into Birming- ham and a number of people interested in tn tournament will come here.
 Pratt City, mining suburb of Bir- mingham will be host of the conven- tion. with all sessions and the contests being held in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15

& Everhart, Sheffield builders. the con. tract Tor new church edifce.
 Ihe building Is to be beautifully To- eateu on montgomery Avenue, and is will start July Ist. and the bu,IdIaS. will be completed December 1, next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Death of nn Infnnt.

The infant son of Mir. and Mrs. George w. Roberts died at the residence of his parents, 403 Plum street. at o'clock yesterday morning
 The remains were shipped to Collins vile at 3:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. and the interment will be cade in tn at town today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Dr. DlnsmOre Chosen.

Decatur May 14.-(spectal.)-rhe morgan County Medical Society has elected Dr William W. Dinsmora ot Decatur, representative to the Inter national Tuberculosis Congress- which meets in Washington. D. C., next Sem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
VOTERst

Stop and think! Do xo,, . same crowd fin the Tax AsseGnor,. s,s,as sixteen Yearss If not, vote for
 c. F. ANDERSON f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
New Church fin Shem.Id

Sheffield, May 14.-(speciaI. )-The congregation of the First Methodist Church of this city, through its build ing committee, has awarded to Abbott
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
Dinner for Conner

Washington. May 14.-(specfal. ,- The Alabama Congressional deleeat,on tomorrow night will give a dinner to Governor Conner. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
VOTERS!

Stop and think! Do yOu want the same crowd in the Tax Assessor's ofJ,cc Sixteen Yearss If not, vUve xoP
 C. P. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
MAY DAY rETE.

MAY DAY FETE.
 At Electric Park this afternoon and "A Day at the Union Station" at the Casino tonight at s:3o. Matinee prices zoc ana 5Oc, adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
VOTERSI

Stop and think! Do you want the same crowd in the Tax Assessors Oflcc Sixteen Yearss If not, vote for
 e. P. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
FUNERAL NOTICE

BRoMILow-The friend. os nr. Johanna Bromilow, Mrs. M Morta,. Srs. ty. MT. and Mrs. P. T. Muicai1v. are 'qe re- quested to attend the funeral of fha In0rmer. from St. Peters Catholic Church' this morning at o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
VOTERS!

Stop and fhfnkt Do you want the same crowd In thc Tax Assessor's office Sixteen Yenrsf If not. vote for
 0. r. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
SOCIETY PEnsoNALs.

Miss Birdie Wen will go to Atlanta tomorrow to visit friends.
 Mrs. l.. O. SteiHer is visiting friends in West Point, ca.
 Mrs. Craig of Selma. Is visiting Mrs R. l.. Blakey
 Mir. and Mrs. John Spires of Atlanta are visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs William Murphy.
 Mrs. Gus Seligman has gone to Eu- faula. to visit friends.
 Mrs William Battle of Fitzpatrick is visiting, her parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. H Hardaway.
 pr. and Mrs. George Dennis have returned from their wedding trip to Florida.
 Mrs George Smathers and Miss Ellen Smathers. who have been visiting Mrs. S. F. Ride at her home on Perry Street, have returned to their home in Waynes- vile, N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
I IN S OC I E T Y
umnmNm WE aNMH H q

parasol. and to Mrs, William Chand- Ter, hand-embroidered piece of lin- gerie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-15
NCIs e. CHARLES WEEDS.

Friends in this city will be greatly interested in the following invitation which has been received here:
 "Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Goodwin Smyth request the honor of your pres ence at the marriage of their daugh- ter. Harriet Agnes, to Mir. Francis Robert Charles. on the evening of Tuesday, the End of June. at s:i5 o'clock, in the Crypt of the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine, 18th Street. between Morningsfde and Amsterdam Avenues. New York"
 Mir. Charles was born and reared in Montgomery and has many near rel atives and close friends here.