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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
MAY CHANGE PLANS
TAFT MAY sATL FROM HAMPTON
 ROADS.
The President-eIect Attends the An cdent St. PauI's Episeopal Church
 In Augusta and Hears
 PrUhibikion SeEnaom.

Augusta, Ga. Dec. 20.--And now comes the Navy Department, eayfng there is not water enough over the bar at Charleston. S. C., to carry Pres ident-elect Taft over. should he per- stst in his plan of sailing for Panama from that port in the cruisers North Carolina or Montana. both of which have been assigned for the trip.
 Charleston lays claim to thirty feet Of water over the bar: the cruisers draw twenty-three and half feet and the Navy Department asserts there is not twenty-five feet ana this only at high tide and smooth sea. The De- partment wants Judge Taft to nail from Hampton Roads, Tt is his pres ent determination to give the city Of Charleston an opportunity to demon- strate it's harbor facilities and he is not inclined to change his plans. But he believes the Departments assertion may result in determining what Is the actual condition.
 The Presfdent.eIect said tonight that he was still innocent Of having au- thorized authoritative" Cabinet sto- ries. His Cabinet, he said. had acquir-: ed no additional members since the Knox announcement, no offers of posi- tions were pending. nor had he made any decisions with respect to making offers.
 President-elect and Mrs. Taft at tended services today at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, which was estab- lished in it's present location in lTSs by the Church of England. which at' that time owIsed the entire site Of ths city Of Augusta. Rev. Dr. Whitney. tire pastor. preached . temperance sermon, as did all other local ministers here today. The laxity Of enforcing the State prohibition laws of Georgia fs given as the cause of the crusade in Augusta. pr. Whitney frankly ad- mitted the law 10 be ''bad in part. dras- tic and in some respects fanatical." nevertheless, he said, 1t is the law and ought to be obeyed. If 1t is a bad law. it's rigid enforcement is the sufest means of getting it repealed or amend ed .''
 After the services Mfr. and Mrs. Taft met many of the church people and spent some time in the ancient grave yard, where are tombstones nearly two centuries old. An automobile ride with Mrs. Thomas occupied the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
CABINET BUILDERS.
They are FiIIing Portfolios for Mr.
 Taft.

They are FiIling Portfolios for Mr.
 Taft.
 Washington. Dec. 20.-CabInet build- CTS at the National Capital and those who have moved to Georgia and a part of the entourage of President-elect Taft, are succeeding in placing on the anxious bench public men in all sec tions of the country who have been looked upon as aspirants for portfolios or whose qualifications have been urg. ed by admiring friends.
 The announcement of the appoint ment of Frank Fl. Hitchcock. to be Postmaster General, followed by that of Senator P c. Knox to be Secretary of State, and the generally accepted report that George W. Wickersham of New York is the choice Of Mir. Taft for Attorney General, indicates that the slate is being made up rapidly and that an announcement of the entire Cabient may be expected before many weeks
 From a discussion of the Cabinet slate among Mir. Taft's close friends in Washington, there seems to be a reasonable certainty that Secretary Wilson will continue for a year or more at the head of the Agricultural Department; that Secretary Garfield will retire from the Cabinet; that Judge Richard 4. Ballinger of Seat tie, Wash, will be given a place, prob ably that of Secretary of the Interior; that Luke E. Wright will retire from the Cabinet and again take position in the diplomatic service. and that an Ohio man will be given the position of Secretary of the Treasury. For these posts. no selections have been made definitely, although Mir. Taft has men in mind for each,
 Within the last few days the name of Charles Nagel, of Missouri. has been discussed in connection with the Sec retaryship of the Department of Com merce and Labor. It Ia known that at one time Judge Taft thought very strongly of naming Nagel as Attorney General, but later he considered Wick ershan more adaptable to the pur. poses of that department Other names heard in connection with that depart ment are those of Wm. Loeb, IT,, Sec retary to President Roosevelt; Oscar S. straus, who now has the portfolio, and Gorge A. Knight of California. It Is not believed here. however, that two places will go to the Pacific coast.
 Probably the most dinicult place rec matning to be filled is that of Secre- tary of the Treasury. Among the Ohio men mentioned are former Governor Myron T. Herrtck and Representative
 I5 For or Secretary of War the name of Charles Magoon, now Governor of . Cuba, is heard frequently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
NIGHT RIDERS TRIALS.
seIf-COnfessed Member of Clan to
 Take Wltness stand Today.

seIf-COnfessed Member of Clan to
 Take Witness stand Today.
 Union City, Dec. 20.-Frank Fehrin- ger, the seIf-confessed member of the night rider clan and one Of the States principal witnesses, will occupy the witness stand tomorrow in the night rider trials.
 It is expected that when this fact becomes known, the attendance in the court room will be the largest since the beginning of the trial and every preeaution win be taken to prevent any demonstration. A detail of sol- diers will be on duty in the court room. Fehringer will. in all proba- bIlity. repeat to the jury in every de- tail the sensational confession which, it is said. he has made to two grand turies.
 The jury was escorted to the Meth odist Church by the deputy sheriffs. who have 1t in charge. No reference of any kind was made to the trial by Rev. pr. Sellers in his sermon. the ministers of the city having been aslksd to refrain from any mention by Judge Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
GENERAL ANTOINE SIMON
 TAKES OATH OF OFFICE

Port au Prince, Dec, 2o--Generai Antoine simon. the newly elected president of Hayti. tapk the oath of office at 10 o'clock this morning at tba palace, where a special sitting of tbe legislative bodies was held, and in inc presence of the foreign diplomats the officers of the American ana Italian warships and the Haytien ot- flcials of state.
 He repeated the oath in a strong,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
AN ITALIAN BARBER 1 KILLS A YOUNG MAN

mother. Princess de Sagan. to the care of the Marquise dc castelIans, has been conducting. is now considering the ad- visibility of ordering the children placed In high school where they shall remain for stated perf0Us 0f -3s' partial boarders A z
 With that object the three judgt Z, constituting the court. and repres. tatfve of the public prosecutor, yef day examined the children to ascf.< .n whether they are physically anS .n- tally fitted for school life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21

who Is alleged to have been brutaily kicked by q Portuguese watchman on the vessel. will cuiminate in an out break against all foreigners.
 So serious is the situation that the British torpedo destroyer Hart has been sent to Canton.
 The British steamers Moorhen and Canton. two of the ships which are beinf Aoycotted. have been recalled froF sr Nuchow. All Chinese vessels aP ieir passengers are being close Ef sfutinized upon their arrival by
 al officers. The native papers con -sue~to foinent the agitation against 5reigners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
COCK FIGHT RAIDED.
FOrty-eIsht weIl-ESnOwn Citizens are
 Arrested.

Lowell, Mass, Dec. 20.-In a sensa- tional raid on a cooking main in Dra- cut today, forty-eight men were ar- rested and eight or ten more escaped in A dash through a window.
 Churches were just closing their morning services and thousands of people were on the streets. when a special electric car containing the offcers and prisoners arrived here. Many of the prisoners were well known and their appearance in cus- tody created & sensation. Tn addition to Lowell citizens there were men from Woburn. Lawrence. Nassau. HaV- erhiIl and surrounding towns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
SHOT FROM HORSE
QUARREL OVER GUN SHELLS ENDS
 IN MURDER.
The Tor of wHI Reynolds Head Was Shot on and . Man Named Kaufman is Charged
 With Crime.

scottsboro. Dec. 20.-(speeial.)--on Widows Creek, near Boliver, in the upS per end of this county, Will Reynolds was shot and killed by young man named Kaufman yesterday.
 The difIiculty arose over some gun shells and Reynolds was shot from his horse by Kaufman. who stood on the porch of his residence. The top of hts head was blown oif Kaufman was arrested and carried to Jail at Hunts vile, where he will remain until the new IaN is completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
OLD NEGRO KILLED
CRIME COMMITTED BY UNKNOWN
 PARTIES AT BRBWTON.
The Old Negro Was Called from His Home at Q Late Hour Saturday
 Night and Shot.

Brewton. Dec. 2O.-(speeial)-John Davis, an old negro. living In Aloo, was called from his home about Il o'clock last night and killed.
 The motive for the crime. and who perpetrated 1t, are unknown. Several buliets entered his body. and death resulted almost instantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
SEVERE CALL DOWN
 FOR MR. ROOSEVELT

Innrmary. where his wounds were dressed Nelson was turned over to Murphy and his body was removed to the undertaking establiah- ment of the Murphy Rhudy Company and prepared for burial.
 Nelson lived at Cullman and his re- mains were sent there today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
racket. .tlneentlaued.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 20.---On ac- count of the continued low water in the Mississippi River. 1t has been de- cideds by the Lee Line management to discontinue the St. Louis packets un-. til more favorable stage presents itself. In accordance with this de- cision, the Peters Lee. which was to have been the packet in that trade Monday. win not go out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
MAJOR o. J. SMITH DEAD.
Preaident of the American Press As
 aoelafaOn Passes Away.

Presldent 0f the AmeFIenn FreSs As-
 sOelatiOn Passes Away.
 Nav York, Dec 20-Major Orlando T. smith. President and General Man aoer of the American Press Associa- lion since 1882, died at his home in Dobbs F'erry tonight.
 Major Smith, founder and President untiI his death, of the American Press AaEocia tton.i was a prominent figure in American journalism for forty years As head of the largest newspaper sym dJcafe in the United States, he held relations with publishers throughout Inc country. Few men were better jrnown in the newspaper world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
wIIlanm Iven Dead,

Dunkirk. N r.. Dec. 2o.-william Ives. 105 years old, died at his home in Fredonia today after a brief illness. He was a vegetarian and never re- quired the services of a doctor until within the last few months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
GOVERNOR FLEMING DEAD.
Former Chief Executive of Florida Hi
 Passed Away.

PhtIiu Fleming. former Governor of Florida, from 1889 to isss, died at his residence in this city today at 1880 D. m.
 Ex-Governor Fleming Is a native Floridian and served in the confed- crate army through the civil war with distinction. After the war he was admitted to the bar and soon became one of Florida'B ablest lawyers and politicians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
J. s narrnrr n.aa

New For, Dec. 20.--John shelby Barrow, Assistant General Passen rar, Agent of the Erie Railroad, died today at his. home in Newark. N. T., of heart failure following Bright's disease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
FOR THEIR EDUCATION.

Court May Place the de CastelIane
 Children i'm School.
 Paris Dec. 20.-The court before which the suit of Count Boni de Cas- tellane for the transferance of his thaee childrtn from the care of their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
An nnrthaualEe shocI..

Notre Dame, France, Dec. 20-An earthuuake shock today threw the oopulation into a panic, but did not ma terially damage anything.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
wRATHER FoREcAsT.

washlnEton, Dec. 2O.-FOr Alabama -PrObably showers M0ndny and Tues- dayJ light variable winds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
FLEET LEAvEs'c 'cEYlS
Begins Longest Single Leg of it. World
 CPmfne

Washington, Dec. 20.--Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry. commanding the American battIeship fleet, has cabled the Navy Department that the fleet made It's departure today from Colom- bo. Ceykon. for Suez.
 The message was in cipher and very brief. The fleet has begun the longest single leg of It's world cruise. through the Indian ocean the Arabian and Red Seas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21
OUTBREAK IS FEARED,
Brttish Torpedo Destroyer Has Been
 Sent t0 Canton.

Hongkong, Dec. 2O.-It Is feared that the antf-foreign movement at Canton, originally caused by the death of a coolie on the steamer Fallshan,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-21

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The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
Notice of COnfirniati0n.

In the Drew County t;hnncery Court Mercantile Trust Company, Plaintiff,
 vs.
 South hf of 5outh-East ar. Section
 1l, in T. II. s. of R 4, w. contains
 ing 50 acres in Drew County. Ark.
 NOTICE is hereby given under Section eS3 Of Kirby's Digest of Arkansas Statutes. that the Mercantile Trust Company Plaintiff herein. has this 31th day of september 1908, filed ili this Court it's petition, describing the following lands. to wit The South. half of tEr South. East quarter of section 2i in fp. Il. s :. of Rge. 6. w. containing 30 acres; all lying in the eoun. ty of Drew and State 0 Arkansas. claiming iii said petition title to said lands afores aid and that there is no adverse occupant thereon. and calling upon all persons to appear in said Court and show cause why the title Of said petitioner should not be confirmed.
 Now. therefore, IS cletk of the Drew Chan uery Court. notice is hereby given tc sll per. sons interested in said lands as above describ- ed to appear at the next tern of the Court and show cause why the prayer of said petitioner should not be granted or otherwise be forever barred from settiug up title to the same.
 Given under my hand this Soth day of Sep. tember, 1908.
 ] " EfMsRo,
 Seal Clerk of the Chancery Court of Oct s.Gt. Drew County. Irk.
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
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See Caruway for underwear.

See Caruway for underwear. Mrs. j. $. Wiley. of Pine Bluff. visited relatives here last week. Miss Luna Hart is visiting rela tives at Morrell.
 Stop your scratching by using Bordeaux Tetter Lotion.
 It yon miss Peter Pan you will regret it.
 Miss J. Peafle Rogers will give song speciality at Peter Pan. Fay Stockings for Children at,
 Ii. Nj. Wilson X Go. The Automobile Gi rls are beauties at Peter Pan.
 Bordeaux Tetter Lotion cure the Spring scratchefs. If MT A E. Hogue, of Strong, wis. iting relatives here this week. Mir. and Mrs G. w. Lambert are visiting at Battle Creek, Mich sPectacles that fit the eye, at Bordeaux Drug Store. If A Cow Boy Chorus at Peter Pan
 See us for Hole proof Hosiery.
 H NJ N ilson X Co. Mrs Donham Leslie visited rela tives in Bradley county last week Miss Reby McCloy visited rela. tives at Dermott this week. MT. and Mrs. Davis visited St. Louis this week.
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
NOTICE

The fulnwing-named Executors, Admins istrators and Guardians have filed their ans nual Accounts Current at the Oct. Term. 1908. of the Drew Probate Court to eoma up for approval At the Jan. Term, 1908. of said Court as follows. to-wit:
 z T Morris, Administrator A L Morris; deceased.
 c T Harris and R L Hardy, Execu- tors X E Harris, deceased.
 E B Wells Executor W T Wells. dec'd.
 Mrs Lnnie Tindail, guardian Fred Ma sch. mirror.
 S T Stinson, Executor Hannibal Bain, de- ceased.
 R L Hardy, guardian Earle and Mhna Harper, minors.
 RL Hardy, gualdian Joseph Harris, minor.
 ] F Barber. guardian Carroll Rawlas. minor.
 And notice is hereby given that sll peis sons interested in any nf the above named settlements are warned to como forward and file exceptions taere,s if my they have. on or before the 2nd day of ths Jan. Term, 1909, of this Court, or they will be f.itevef barred from excepting thereto or any itein thereof
 Witness my hand and ofiicial seal this the 26th day of Oct, 1908. . Ii HARDY. Glrrs.
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
Most Respectfully MT. and Mrs K. D. Wells.
Mir. K. D. Wells Celebrates his
 Fiftieth Anniversary.

On last Saturday night, from seven to twelve o'clock. was given at his residence on South Main, this city, to between seventy-five and one hundred of his gentlemen friends. by Mir. R. D Wells. a grand and royal reception. The object of this entertainment was given in honor of MT. Wells if tieth anniversary By seven o'clock his guests began to arrive and from that hour until nine o'clock. they continued to pour in. until the parlors and every available room was filled with as jovial d crowd as one would be likely to meet with in generation.
 In the entrance hall each guest was met by the warm hearted host and a most cordial greeting and welcome extended, and then he was taken in charge by urbans ushers who conducted him to large cut. glass pu inch bowl, where he was served " ith most delicious and in vigorating nectar. He was then invited to the parlors, which were 1 in themselves d dream. bower and fairy land. The large double rooms were brilliantly lighted with electric chandeliers, environed and festooned with clinging vines and gorgeous chrisanthemums. Around the ceiling trailed the beautiful ivey interspersed with many hued flowers, with brilliant dips of cleo tricity peeping out between. In a large bay window ia the eastern extremity of the parlor was i'm. provised a miniature cane.brake, in which was sSillfglly placed ,w .
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12

S------ . mounted buck busts. wearing their huge antlers. which made them look as life like IS if.
 Their eyes should bc foreter
 bright
 When stavs and sun nre sunk at
 night"
 Mir. Wells Is a great hunter and these mouBts were trophies which his unerring ais had brought to ground. Ts inc old Nim,od whose feeble steps no lnngsr enables him to stalk the wild buck in his native heath. this scene was inspiring and brought back to memory many glad hunting experiences of the days of yore. But enough of this lest we get to longing for the roun- try where the cane aud blue-siem grows, aarselt.
 The next. and most entraHcihg view, was the dining room. whefc was served a feast. the equal of which is seldom met with in this or any other place. The menu con sisted Of barbeeued pork. kid. &c., roast turkey, with eranberries. chicken and other salads. pigfeet, hog head cheese, jellies. sweet and sour pickles, aud for desert. cakes custards, pie, lce.eream and t gen eral variety of fruit The repast was sumptous in every respect and was plainly convincing that the chef de cuisine was no amateur in the art of cooking. It was a royal feast and right T. vally enjoyed by each guest. During the entire supper hour. an excellent string band discoursed sweet music, which heightened the enjoyment of the gala occasion. After the re. past, most excellent cigars were passed out to the smokers, and a double p1easureta good smoke af ter good meaD was the joy of those who indulged Back to the parlors trooped the crowd. where several hours were most agreeably whiled away in ceversation, anee- dote and storytelling chef among whom were Brigadief General W. A Brown. Col. W. r. Slemons. Maj. s. A. Duke, and MT, K. D. Wells. himself
 At late hour the guests depart ed for their homes, all feeling glad that they had been there to mingle Tn the festivities. to meet and greet their clever host. and to wish hill long life and continued prosperity and an abundance of happiness.
 Mr Wells was the recipient of many valuable and beautiful pre- sents. from his friends, among them was fine leather couch, some handsome rockers, and a large hand painted picture of .,horses in storm. , This picture. which is a- bout 6 feet by 3, was the gift of his son.in-law and daughter, whose home Is at Lake Village.
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
Expect New Industries.

At the luncheon of .the Bushes Mems League. held Wednesday in th Southern Trust building, Charles MI Kee, vice president of the State NJ tional bank, spoke in an encouragin way of the rice mill and handle fai tory fo. Little Rock. He is certai both industries will be located Little Rock in less than a year.
 ' Both of these industries will | :backed mainly, if not entirely, by Li tie Rock and Arkansas capital. 4 the most conservative estimate, Nj
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
Warning Ordcr.

In the Dtew Chancers Court Monticello Bank h Trust Company RecsiverS Plaintiff
 vs Datr Jones. and the other heirs m. known. of R1bett Joues and wife. both dccessed Defendants The above named dcicDdants the tinAne.r heirs Of Robelt Jones and Preciiia Idnas. his wife. are herchy warned to appeal in tbe Drew chancety Court within thiity days anl snsvet the complaint or the plaintla, Monticello Bank Trust Company. as receiver. praying fot reformation of deed Of Mortgage. or the com plalnt will be ,aktn ss confessed Given this sept 5th. 1908
 J ". Eim5rD, u s.I Clerk Of Drew Chaneefs Court.
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12
Warming Order.

In Drew Chanccry Court. Lucia Adams. Plaintiff
 vs Charley Adams, Defendant. The defendant. Charley Adams, is warned to appear in this Court within thirty days aud answer the complaint of the plaintiff. Lrells Adams. for divorce. J. W. Kimbro. Nov 9th, igdi Clerk
The Monticellonian., 1908-11-12

M. NJ. H Burks. of Long Prairie, was in town last Saturday, with eight bties of cotton loaded on one wagon, drawn by five yoke of oxen Mir. Burks. mounted on the top. most bale, with his drivers astride of the steers, had a photograph of the outfit made on the public square, by Monticello's expert photographer. Mir C. W. Boyd
 K Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup not only heals irritation and sllsys infamaiien, thereby stopping the cough, but it moves the bowels gently and in that way drives the cold from the system. Contain no opiates Itis plearant to take. and children especially like the taste 80 nearly like maple sugar.
 Sold by.
 R. E. Vance Bordeaux.
 Claude Lathan. of this county, was shot and killed by Tom Me Elwee, at McGehee, one night last week. Mir McElwee was pretty badly cut about the face by Latham. From reports of the difficulty which have reached this city, it seems that MeElwee was acting in self defense at the time of the shoot ing Both of these young men were warm friends; and this trouble was altogether unexpected
 Married, at the residence of the Brides father. Mir. l.. B. Wilson. in this city, on last Tuesday evening, by Rev. P Hemby. Mir. Andrew Baxter and Miss Olena Wilson. all of this city. The wedding was a quiet home affair and was witness ed by relatives and intimate friends of the contracting parties. The Bride and groom are both very popular young society people, and carry with them the best wishes of host of friends. They will make their home in the city.
 Our old friend and former fellow county man. MT NJ F Christmas. now of Privateer. s. C., sent us last week a box of fruit and nuts from his yard, in that far away state In the lot was pCmgranates. the largest things of the kind that we ever saw The larger one of the two. measuring fifteen inches in circumference. There was also d lot of oceans. gathered from tree r6 years old, some crab apples, and a specimen of Live Oak acorns. These later resemble somewhat eur native chinquepin and IS l curiosity y in this part the of country. All of the articles reached us in good shape and MT. Christmas our thanks for his kindly remembrance.