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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
TEMPLE AT BREwToN.
Mr. Mallory officiases at Laying [
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 Corner stone.
 Brewton, Aug, 24--(SpeciaD D-~The corner stone of the Masonic Temple, in course of erection on Parker Avenue, was laid at noon today under the auspices of Norris Lodge. No. 3ol, A. F. and A. M.
 Hon. Fl. s. D. Mallory. Grand Mas ter. of Selma, conducted the exercises, which were impressive and witnessed by a large crowd of the citizens. A number of visiting Masons were present from Tunnel Springs, Flomaton and Pollard.
 After the exercises were concluded Mir Mallory delivered q public address on Masonry at the court house 10 an attentive audience
 The following articles were deposited in the stone: Record. officers. mem bers, bylaws and jewel of Norris Lodge, A F. and A. M, No. 3ol; record, officers. members. bylaws and jewel of Brewton Chapter, R. A. M, No, IF; record, officers and members, bylaws and jewel of Brewton Commandery, K T.. No. IS; record, officers and mem bers, bylaws and jewel of Alabama Lodge. K. of P, No. sz; record, officers and members, bylaws and jewel of Old Hickory Camp, W. 0. w.. No. 30; record, officers and members. bylaws and jewel of Rankin Lodge, L 0. o. F., No
  showing list of business houses and business and professional men, churches and their pastors; catalogue of Brew ton Institute: catalogue of Downing Industrial School; catalogue of Brewton Commercial Club; map of the Louis- vile and Nashville Railroad and It's time tables; copy of modern telegram; copy of telephone list of Brewton: stamps of the United States govern ment; one cent of United States govern ment; post card views of the cityi photographs of the principal streets, public buildings and the more coef1y residences; copy of the county news papers. The Atmore Spectrum. Brewton Standard, Pine Belt News and Fiona ton Enterprise; copy of tae calender year 1908; a Confederate button by Rev. p. A. Smith: jewel of the Knights of Honor by Dr. McLendon; jewel of the National Union by Dr. McLendon; photograph of the vice-president of the Masonic Temple company; list of names of the visiting brethren of Tunnel Springs Lodge and other brethren; list of all county and State officials; list of the officials of the town of Brew ton; list of all negro institutions within the town of Brewton, their business houses, and the names of the officers and members thereof; a cancelled share of stock of the Masonic Temple Com pany, the owner of the building; picture of J. c. Crawford, wife. mother and garet, the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs, Theo F. May. on a post card.
 The ceremony proved to be very in- teresting to a large part of the crowd present, who had never seen a Masonic corner stone laid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
NEWs OF WETUMPKA.

wetumpka Aug. 24.-(speciaL)- Commissioners Court was in session In Wetumpka to-day for the purpose of naming three candidates for dispenser. one of whom will be elected by the City Council. The new ohlciaI will succeed R. L. Ward, who has rendered his resignation as Dispenser.
 Rev. c. S, Sally's two little chil- dren. who have been III with diph- theria for several days, are improving I tis thought that the little ones are now out of danger.
 Mrs. M c. Fitzpatrick has returned from a visit of several weeks to Mr. and Mrs. A. W. L Bron in Montsom- ery.
 Miss Edith Parker is again at home after spending Q couple of weeks with her aunt at Nit. Meigs, Ala.
 Mrs. J. M. lowers Is seriously sick at her home on North Bridge street
 Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Howle returned to-day from a visit to relatives In Rockford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
NetDs of Mobile Society

Minneapolis. Vancouver and. Yellow stone Park.
 Mrs. J. o. Thompson, of Birmingham, is here on visit to her sister-in-Iaw Mrs William Thompson at SIS Augus- ta street.
 Lady nfacabees Of the World.
 The Lady Macabees of the World, Mobile Hive No. 2, will meet in reg uiar review on Wednesday evening at T:S0 at Temperance Hall The meeting will be a social one and all members are cordially invited and will have the privilege of bringing one person.
 Mrs. Holcombe will leave shortly for an extended trip. and will visit in New York before returning to Mobile.
 Mir and Mrs. W. F. owens leave tomorrow for New Orleans. from whence they sail for New York Af- ter a delightful outing on the Hudson they will be the guests of Mrs strat- ton.
 Miss Margaret Webb has returned to Dalphne after q delightful visit to Miss Dorothy Carter
 Miss Lily Bragg Is visiting Mrs. stratton In New York.
 MT. r. W. Evans. secretary of the Y. M e. A, will return to Mobile ou Wednesday
 Mir. Alfred Ross is at present at Lake Toxaway
 Lieutenant Pendleton of Fort Nor gan spent yesterday in the city.
 pr. winthrop who has been In the city for a few days. left last night for New Orleans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
A vALUABLE PAINTING.
Picture of La F0FnaFina HanRs in 0
 FaahfOmed HOuaa

Picture of La FornaFina HanRs in old
 Fashioned House.
 New York, Aug. 24.--In the picture crowded drawing room of an oid-fash- toned house at Astoria, L. l., hangs portrait which bears every superficial evidence of being very old and which its owner thinks may prove to be one of the most valuable paintings in ex- istenee.
 It is 6 picture of La Fornarina. the Florentine beauty of the sixteenth cen tury, wh om Sebastian del Piombo Is known to have painted at least twice and whom Raphael, the contemporary of Piombo. is said to have loved.
 The owner Of the picture Is Louis Sehildenecht. a retired Astoria mer- chant and art collector. He paid $4 for 1t in a secondhand art store six years ago and has since been corre- spending with the authorities of the Palace of the Ufdzi in Florence, and the Old Museum of Berlin concerning It's authenticity. He Is going to take it to Europe in few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
NEGRO ELKs.
NatiOnal Convention Will Open nj St
 PauI Today

NatiOnai Convention Will Open nt St.
 Paul Today.
 St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 24.-The na- tlonal convention of negro Elks will open in the St. Paul Auditorium tonnor- row. In connection with the arrival of the negro delegates. signs reading I'll. and R. Association" today became conspicuous In the windows and doors Of many of the leading restaurants and hotels.
 Inquiry at the headquarters of the local lodge developed tho information that an agreement was entered into some time ago by the hotels and res taurant keepers association and the lodge. whereby the associa ton agreed to pay for the use of the St. Paul Au- ditorium for the negro Elks. provided the reception committee would instruct visitors to keep away from all places that were placarded The local lodge needed the money and the proposition was accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
THIEVES SECURE JEWELS VALUED AT l,5O0

4 Mobile. Aug. 94.--tspecial)TIt be-
 came known at police headquarters
 this. morning that some time either ThursdaY or Friday the residence of Mrs Josephine Savage. 6oz Eslava sfrest. was entered by thieves and jewelry to the amount of s1,500 was taken
 A complete list of the stolen articles has been given to the police Among other articles there is enumerated a valuable diamond ring and also Q pair of earrings.
 Detectives Lacey and Murphy have the case In hand. From their inwes- tigation 1t would seem that the thief or thieves entered by a rear window, but at just what time 1t Is hard to de- tefmine. Mrs. Savage did not dis cover her loss until yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
MATTEL oF aIoRoccoI
The European Powers May Aid Bfulai
 ExaNd

Paris. Aug. 24.--La Liberte today says that France and sapin will notify the signatories of the Algeciras confer enee that the recent events in Morocco afford an opportunity for new exam ination of the situation and the resch- ing of a new agreement regarding the Moroccan question.
 The Temps says that Mulai Hafld is now master of Morocco and that 1t is for him to make the next move. If he shows a disposition to work in har- Ynony with the European concert tp- stead of preaching a holy war. the pow CTS might reach an agreement to re- cognize him as Sultan and aid him financially to pacify and control Mo- rocco,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
MAY VISIT MEXICO.
President of Guatemala Has Expressed
 gtrCH. a F1enfr~

President of Guatemala Has Expressed
 Such q Desire.
 City of Mexico, Aug 24.--El Horaldo publishes a story today saying that President Astrada Cabrera, of Guat- emala, has expressed a desire to visit this republic and that arrangements are under way to extend an invitation to the chief executive of the border ing republic. The story, however. can- not be officially confirmed.
 According to the published article. President Cabrera told certain of the delegates to the recent Pan-American Medical Congress who met in the Gu- atenialan capital, that he hoped to go to Mexico for the purpose of shaking the hand of President Diaz and extend ing the friendship of Guatemala to Mexicans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Alfarn Huntine Health.

Guyaquil Aug. 24.-President Aharo, whose health is not of the best. ar. rived in this city from Quito at noon today in search of a change of climate. He will remain here for a fortnight. Durine his absence from the capital. the President of the Senate, Abeiardo Moncayo, will take over the retns of rovernment. General Flavio Alfaro has been appointed Minister of War and Marine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Burial of NIra. Frieamnn.

Tuscaloosa. Aug. 24.-(Special. )- The funeral of Mrs. Marcus Friedman occurred yesterday from the home of MT. and Mrs. Chas. Black in this city. The services were conducted by terment being in Evergreen cemetery. A large crowd of sorrowing friends were persent. All of Mrs. Friedman's children were present except the son and daughter who reside in Hungary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
HIGH SEAS IN GULF
STORM DELAYS SHIPPING IN PEN
 sAC0LA HARBoE.
small Boats Carrying Pleasure Parties in Bay Are Capsixed, Hut the Passeneers Were Rescued.
 A Heavy Raiufaif.

Pensacola, Fla, Aug. 24--tspecial)--- Heavy and high seas are running in the Gulf, according to reports brought In by vessels reaching port today and a number of vessels have been delayed presumably by the storm.
 The tug Simpson. with long tow Of barges loaded with lumber. has been due since Sunday night. but is being delayed in reaching here by the high seas.
 In the bay today several small boats capsized with pleasure parties, but all were rescued.
 One of the heaviest downpours ex- perienced here in a year was that of this evening Rain began falling at o'clock and continued until { o'clock. a total of nearly two inches falling in this tune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
-
 MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Ala. Aug, 24-Arrived-Strs. Karen, (Nor) Pedersen, Bocas del Toro Alabama. CNor) Gjemre. Puerto Cortez; decentralization. (Br.) Semmes, Santtagos Stillman F. Kelly (Amn) Allen, Manzanillo; Barkentlne- Athena (Br) Marcial. Cienfuegos.
 Cleared, Strs.-EliZabeth. (Ger) Schroeder. Greenock; Karen. (Nor.) Pedersen. Bocas del Toro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
WOMEN RAISED s1oO.
Proceeds of Sale Held fin Troy by
 

U. D. 0.
 Troy. Aug. -(speciall-The sale held by the Troy Chapter. U. D. C., Thursday. Friday and Saturday of last week netted about $100.
 Many bargains changed hands and many courtesies were shown the Daughters by the local merchants, as well as those at a distance. who con tributed towards the enterprise.
 The most popular baby in Troy ac- cording to the voting contest given by the U. D. C.. Is Master John Selman, the son of Prof. John P. Selman, Superin- tendent of the City Schools, and second in the race is Miss Olive Wiley Gard ner. the little daughter of Chancellor Lucien D. Gardner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
sonua,a Mother Dies.

Washington, Aug. 24,-Mrs. Eliza beth Sousa, the mother of John Philip sousa, the band master, died at her home in this city last night. She was fine widow of Antonio Sousa, who was connected wit hthe United States Maj rine Band for years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
FOUR ARE IN JAIL
 FOR ASSAULTING SHERIFF

Huntsville. Aug. 24.-(SpeeiaL)- -Vantrese and wife and Mrs. Harrison Jaco and sister are In jail on charges of assault with Intent to murder Dep uty Sheriff Sanders at Abingdon ViI- .5age Sunday at midnight.
 Sanders went to the Vantrese home to arrest Harrison Jaco and three women and two men assaulted him. cutting him seriously and Knocking him in the head with a heavy club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Three WhIte aIen Flnea.

Mobile. Aug. 24.--(SpeciaL )---James Moran, Charles A. Adams and Walter Hughes, all white men were before acting Judge Bailey in the Inferior Criminal Court this morning. charged with lighting on the streets They were arrested Saturday evening in front of the market house. The judge fined them each s10 and costs and in default of payment they were given .tAn dave at hard labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Wreek Victtma Improvc.

Mobile. Aug. 24-(special.)- )-victirns of. the wreck an the Mobile Jackson sand Kansas City Railroad, which oc- ,eurred Saturday evening, are all re-
 ported as doing we'll this morning .Engineer A. H. Smith, who was in .3urad worse than were any of the
 members of the train crew. has had the bones of his legs set and Is now out of danger
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
rmmet nTcLeea Arrested.

New Orleans, Aug. 24.--Emmet E Mcleod, Chief Clerk in the United States Engineers once in New Orleans was arrested this- afternoon charged with embedding Government funds. The exact amount alleged to have been taken by Mcleod is not known, but 1t is believed to be small.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
wrirht Haa Fever.

Lemans, France. Aug. 24:-Wilbur Wright, the American aeroplani-t, Is suffering today from a slight attack of fever. A strong wind also was blowing and consequently MT. Wright decided not to make any flights today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

conduct prsiudiciai to good order ana discipline.
 Ofacers at the Psesidio asserted yes terdey that Captain Avefy's culpabil- ity consisted wholly of careless busi- ness methods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
TO pE coURTMARTIALEp

On Charges of Conduct UnbeCOminG an
 Army Oficer.
 San Francisco. Cal. Aug. 24,-Cap- tain solomon Avery, an artillery of- fcer stationed here. has been ordered to appear wednesday next before courtmartial to answer charges of oessaaaa. .unbeeoming an oficer and ss ~ fn Are made in connection N artages in the accounts ofl 3iab at the Preside. of whA asr treasurer. He will alR -s45d Tor neglect of duty land
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Comben Renchen Lima

Lima. Peru. Aug. 24.-Lesiie Corr bes. the American Minister to Peru. ar rived here yesterday from the United States, whither he went on hls regular leave of absence. The Minister and his wife both are well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Port Eads, Aug. 24-Arrived, strs.- City of Mexico. (Nor) Henricksen. Vera Cruz and Tampleo; Preston. (Nor.) Olsen. Port Barri>s via Puerto Cortez and Belize; Harry T. Inge, (Nor.) See berg. Colon via oPrt Limon; Antilles. (Amn.) Woodward, New York; Karma, (Brl South Tampa; Joseph Vaccaro. (Br.) Simpson, Ceiba-
 Sailed. Str Northman. (Amn) ) Busch, Philadelphia with barge City of San Antonio in tow for Port Arthur
 New Orleans, La. Aug, 24-Cleared. str-Miguel Gallart. (span) Baste Bareelonia- Cadiz. Alicante and Tarra- gona via Havana
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
nnnkhena in pen.seola.

United States Senator J. H. Bankhead. who has been spending several weeks on Soldiers Creek, being member or fishig party camped there, returned to Pensacola today and left within few hours for his home. He was met by a delegation from the Chamber of Commerce and extended an invitation to delivere an address upon good roads. but said he was compelled to decline in order to get home to attend to some business matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
D. n. narrett Dies.

David D. Barrett. of Denver. Colo, died at his boarding house here today. after a short illness. He came here two years ago, and was employed on some of the large buildings under con- struction, being an expert plumber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Was Found Uneonaclous.
District Convention ro-Day.

The district convention of the lodges of Knights Of pythias Of Central Ala barna will convene at orrville to-mor- row. There will attend the convention quite a number of delegates from the lodges In this city. Marion Junction. Marion and other lodges which make up the district. It Is also expected that Chancellor Commander Sanford will also attend the meeting and that much business of importance will be transacted during the sessions of the body
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Quenches Thirst.

HORSF0RD'S ACID PHOSPHATE It makes a refreshing. cooling beverage, and wholesome tonic--superior to lemonade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
PersonaI Notes.

Quite a number returned to town from Point Clear this morning. Among them being Mr. and Mrs. Henry Tons meire and family. Mir. and Mrs. Char les Le Baron TayIoe. Mss Grace Rockwell, the Misses Goldstucker. MT and Mrs. James K. Giennon. Dr. Fest orazzi. Msssrs. R.. B. duMont, Lyman Dorgan, Henry wylie and W. W. Her ron.
 MT. and Mrs Marshall Higler have taken the Horace Turner cottage at Point Clear for the remainder Of the summer.
 Messrs. Murray Dunlap and Thomas white left yesterday for Chicago
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
JACKSON CouNTY VOTE

Scranton. Miss. Aug. 24.-(SpeciaI )-The following Is the official vote as cast at the 'late primary for Congressman in this, Jack son County;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Miss Sue Calhoun returned homs this morning after spending several weeks out of town with relatives and friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
SANFORD AT RANIER.

NahuIuHte TOT OUH8Eeas NHhes e UOOu
 Speech.
 Banner, Aug 24.-(special )-Hon William H. Sanford. candidate for Congress. spoke here this morning to a fine crowd of voters.
 His speech was along high lines and was well received by the audience. Judging from the reception given him and the expressions heard aftr the speech. he will receive many votes in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Galveston, Texas. Aug. 24-Arrived strs-Hornby Castle. (Br) Walters Vera Cruz: Fert, (Italy) Cermonini, Pensacola: Fl Dia. Mason. New York.
 Cleared and sailed, none
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Little Misses Doris Russell and slbyl Nunnelee left yesterday for their home in Centerville after visiting their aunt. Mrs. ". A. Anderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Miss Minor who has been the guest of Miss Ruth Haynes has returned to her home in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Mir. and Mrs. Will Gross spent Sun day in orville with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Will pobbins, of Meridian, spen Sunday here with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
- ~ nr,.s Arnie pauslker.

,biIe. Aug 24.--tSpeciall l--diss
 a Dausiger. of Montgomery. who
 bs attractive guest of Miss Kath-
 .e Courtney was charmingly enter neA at bridge Saturday morning oy asks Helen and Henrietta Burke.
 TgIere were three tables of piayers Gh6 enjoyed the pretty decorations In lite and green and the daintly serv- I luncheon of salads and ices wno Aruggled valiantly for the prizes. a y,ox of stationery and a picture. The karst of which was won by Miss Kath- crime Courtney and the other by Miss Dauziger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
Return of Cruising Party.

The Sophia 4 returned to town this lmorning with the following jolly par Y ty on board, who had had a cruise In A.he bay: Messrs. win Blon, Dick Desh- on, Gus Hempsted. Ruffin Michael. Harry f.ibby. oscar Brown, Charles Marshall. w. B Harris. Jack and Frank Ross, Henry Aldridge and Hen- " Horst.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

H. A. Denton and Hugh Eskridse rsturred this morning from Asheville. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25
I.ieht PoIlae nocIEef. !.

The number of cases on the docket at police court this morning were un- usually small for the Monday. morning session of that court. Twelve cases composed the docket and of those cases several ware dismissed, but fines aggregating s100 were imposed. The principal case of the session of the court was that against John Hudson. a negro, who was charged with dis orderly conduct and who was nned e45 and cost
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Mir. BrandIey Converse has returned from Newberne. where he spent a day or So with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Mrs, Josiah Smith, Mir. and Mrs Philip Shanks and little daughter Eleanor, Miss Kate Smith and Mir Henry Smith returned home yesterday afternoon from Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-25

Howard Baldwin returned home to- day from Asheville where he has been for the past two weeks.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-19

but is rather designed to enlarge the
power of the board, and has in my
judgment no effect to limit the school
tax to two mills,b ut only toll INIT the
total amount which may be levied, and
to make sure that the excess over
sixteen mills is devoted to school pur-
poses. l therefore, advise that the
board may levy more than two mills,
if otherwise authorized to do SO, pro-
vided the total levy does not exceed
eighteen mills.
Another question is submitted,
which may be thus stated: In case a
county is exempt from the necessity of
an election because a certain school
tax is being levied at the time the
code went into effect, is it empowered
to increase the levy without an cleo
ton, or is it restricted to a levy no
greater than the one in effect when the
statute became operative?
The exact language of the statute
is provided, that boards of supervis-
er to continue levying the tax
is now being levied shall have the
power to continue levying the tax
without an election" Shall have pow
re to continue levying levying the tax
What tax is meant? I can not es-
cape the conclusion that it means the
same tax, as to amount, that was being
levied when the law became effective.
1t is clear from a consideration of
former part of the statute that when
a certain tax is authorized by the
electors voting in an election for that
purpose, the board must continue to
levy the same tax until another cleo
ton is held. Clearly without an cleo
ton, in such a case, there can be no
increase of the tax levy. l do not
think county which has secured the
right to continue the levy without an
election by reason of the tax having
been levied at the time the law be-
came operative has any greater power
in the premises than county which
has had its rate fixed by an election.
In other words thee ounty does not, by
reason of the fact that it has been
levying a certain tax secure a perpet-
ual exemption from the peoples right
to veto an increased tax. The right
of the county to tax is limited to the
rate heretofore in effect.
l conclude that the County of For
rest can not, without an election, levy
greater tax for school purposes than
the amount previously levied, to-wit:
two and one half mills.
Very respectfully,
R. V. FLETCHER,
Attorney General
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1908-09-19
new COUNTY ENJOYS
rights OF OLD One
Creation of New County of Forrest Did
Not Change the Meaning Of the Law.
Decision Means Much to the Schools
of the County.

One of the most important questions
that was before the board of super
visors at its last meeting in an inform
al way, was whether the county OF
Forrest had the right to levy an ad-
ditional tax to secure an extension OF
the school term. This question has
been decided ia the affirmative by the
attorney general and as the matter
is of such vital importance to the en-
tire people of Forrest county. the
Daily News publishes the decision in
full, preceding it by the inquiries pro-
pounded by Hon. George fairfield:
Department of Justice
State of Mississippi.
September 18th, 1908.
Hon. George fairfield,
Attorney Forrest County,
Harrisburg, Mis-.
Dear Sir
1 have your inquiry as follows:
THE Board of Supervisors of For