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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
Gov. HUGHEs's BILLs.
Anti-Race Track Laws wilI Probably
 Be Passed. se

AmlN@Ak0CH ETaGA A8Nsu WIFI EEDDANEY
 Be Passed. se
 Albany, N. F., March s.--The state of legislative stage is now occupied by the group of bills embodying the rec ommendation of Governor Hughes that the constitutional prohibition of gambling within this state be, tobeyed by the legislature. specifically by the passage of appropriate laws to abolish the present statutory discrim- nation which virtually protects gamb- ling at race tracks. It should be un- derstood that there are several bills in this group, all introduced by Sena- tor Agnew. of New York City, and As- senblyman Hart. Utica. and they are popularly known as the governors bills.
 There will probably be no further hearings on the bills before the code committee. the precise effect of which would be to amend the penal code SO as to prescribe a penalty of Imprisonment only for gambling at or in connection with the horse racing. The present law forbids such gambling but pro- vides that where the wager Is made within an authorized race track en- closure. the only penalty or redress Is a civil suit for the amount wagered. The other so-called anti-race track gambling bills would amend other statutes in details necessary to achieve the main end recommended by the governor.
 It is now expected that this week will say a vote in both the senate and assembly committee on the penal code amendment.
 The immediate outcome can hardly be foreseen. but the impression grows on both sides of the question that the legislation desired by the governor will be passed without serious delay. The race track people here now admit in private that they regard their light as practically lost already.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
BURGLARIZED HOMES
NEGRO rHrEF ALSO TOOK SHOTS
 AT owNERs.
Ed ,, cofton, Negro, Was shot and f<ffled in Crnp Game Near 1.
 Cafumha&, Mfas., Enxay snf- urtlnF Nfnhs.

Columbus. Miss. March s.--t tspeciai) ) --An unknown negro entered two homes in South Columbus last night and at both places fired on the owners of the houses, Each bullet. however, went wide of It's mark and no one was hurt.
 The first house entered was that of Mrs John Page. who lives near the Standard Stove works The negro se- cured aNsmau sum of money and was about to escape when the owner of the house walk ed up. He took shot at Mir, Page but failed to hit him. He then visited the home of Mir. Will Cheves. dear the Mobile and Ohio de- pot. In effecting an entrance to the house he awakened Mir. Cheves. and after having fired two shots at him. the negro escaped in the darkness.
 The depot watchman saw the negro as he sped through the yards. but was unable to overtake him and he made good his escape.
 Ed Cotton last night shot and kncd a negro named Isham George, the shooting having taken place at MT. McCrary's plantation. about three miles southeast of this city. The two HC& EOcrl WNEC tuHN8Eu III CN0p 81hAtC and Cotton claimed that in dispute which arose George threatened his life and made a move as if to draw a pis- tol. Ed then grabbed a shot gun which was laying near by and emptied load of bird shots into the negroes body.
 He then went to MT. Mccrary's house and told him what he had done. MT. McCrary notified the sneriff's office by telephone and Deputy Sheriff Ryland Broweli went out and placed the negro under arrest. bringing him to the county jail here for safe keeping.
 Steve Jones. . negro roustabout fell from the deck of the tow boat "Schugh" this morning and was drowned. The boat was being loaded with freight for . trip down the river and Jones who was assisting in the work missed his footing and. fell in the water. All ef- forts to rescue proved futile and when his bods was finally recovered life was extinct.
 Polly Sims, a member of the colored sundercrust," was severely stabbed by an unidentified white man last night The woman claims that the man who did the cutting was 8 stranger to her and man who went to the house with him declares that he never saw him before and does not know his name. Policemen visited all the boarding houses fin the city this morning. but up to the present time are unable to locate the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
SERIOUS CHARGE.
Negro Alleged to Have Scared EufauIa
 Women.

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 Eufaula, Ala. March 8. (Special)-- Officer J. M. Huguley has succeeded in capturing a negro who 1t is believed will have to answer serious charges here this week. Several nights ago, when her husband was absent, the home of Mrs. Goodroe was disturbed by some unknown person a ppearing on the front porch. A servant on the premises succeeded, however. in fright ening the intruder away. Complaint has been made that two or three ladies returning to their homes late in the af- ternOon have been hailed and chased by an unknown man.
 The police were notified and have kept up a vigilant watch. Oficer Huguley feels sure he has the right man. The negro halls from parts un- known and claims to have come here to work on the railroad.
 The Daily Times failed to make its visit this morning owing to the break ing of some important part of the press. Mir. Muir will make an effort to have the repairs made here which will put the plant in readiness to resume oper- Ions Tuesday It may be several days or perhaps a week before the paper can against make its appearance.
 The lenten season will be appropri- ately observed by the churches. The EpiscoIal church will hold services daily when the Holy Communion will be administered and sermons appropri- ate to the season will be delivered. Rev Bertram E.. Brown the rector ex- poets to be absent Tuesday when he will deliver sermon at St. Johns Church LH Montgomery. During the morning ssSyice today the rite of bap- tism wAs administered to an infant child oG lAr. and Mrs. R. B Harrison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09

eral storekeepeers at New York Boston and Norfolk the selection of barrels or bags as the packing of flour which is shortly to be furnished under a contract for 100000 poundA or that article recently awarded to New York firm. Some of the officers who have been studying the subject claim that it would be a saving of space and eaiser in handling if flour were packed in bags. It IS question, however, whether bagged flour will be sufficiently protected from deterioration. On the Pacific Coast 1t is custom to pack flour in tins, but this fs costly envelope. although It Is an insurance against the ravages of insects and the tn- fluence of moisture The tins once used. have to be thrown overheard and repre- sent direct and total loss. and 1t has not been proved that the saving in the fiour offsets the cost of the tin. The bag which will be used is of double thiclpsss. It Is a question whether bagged flour. when stor- ed below decks. will not suffer from the moisture which comes from confinement in the metal storage rooms. TheMtest which has been conducted on the Virginia was expected to determine the question. but the reports are not definite yet and 1t is necessary, therefore to depend upon some further observation before bags are sub- stituted for barrels in packing flour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09

Rev. pr. wharton is stfli confined to his home from illness and the denomi- nation was without a pastor today.
 John Allen Thweaft. a well known and popular young man of the city. win leave tomorrow for Mexico, where he will make his future home. Mir, Thweatt win accept a position in . drug store In Mexico.
 Farmers everywhere are taking advantage of the fine weather and are pushing fin preparing their lands ready for planting. Tn most instances sugar cane has already been put out and sweet potatoes bedded. If the warm spell continues many will begin plant ing corn next week.
 J. F. Moore and family have moved to Fort Mitchell. where Mir. Moore will engage In agricultural pursuits.
 Mrs. M J Hart is still confined to her home with a severe spell of grip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
URGES VIGILANCE
 AGAINST TIGERS

Birmingham. March .--(Special. (-- Chief of Police c. H. Bodeker has writ ten a letter to the captains and ser geants of police and the eame ss being posted in the police headquarters. urging vigilance in preventing viola tions of the gambling and prohibition laws. The chief urges the patrolmen to be ever on the watch so that there shall not be any violations of the law.
 That considerable l.quor is being sold in Birmingham is not doubted, but tn ere is no open violation of the law. The letter of the chief to the subor- dinates is likely to bring about re- newed efforts to land some of the. blind tigers which are believe dto be in ex- :stence already in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
TOBACCO WAR Ts ENDED.
Combine Closes Deal Tor 1908 Crop and
 Embargo Agsfusf PInnffng and Raids win Cease.

Combine Closes Denl Tor 1908 Crop and
 Ensharro Against Pinntfng and
 Raids win Cease.
 Lexington. Ky, Special.
 Negotiations have progressed almost to the point where 1t can be taken as lucky which has been fought vigor- ously for the past three years and which has been attended by. rioting and incendfarism. wili be settled iin- mediateIy. The negotiations are be- tween the American Society of Equity. the organization of the growers, and the American Tobacco Company. com monly known as the tobacco trust.
 The company. it is authoritatively reported. has agreed to buy of the SO ciety It's 1906 crop held tn pool and and amounting to so,00O. 900 pounds. The agreed price Is IS cents pound for the first 100000 pounds. with an option on the remainder if the quality is found to be satisfactory.
 If the entire transaction goes through, and there Is every reason to believe that it will the marketing of the so,oo0.00 pounds will have the ef- feet of raising the embargo of inde- pendents on the raising of a crop this year, the raids of the night riders. two more of which have been made this week. will cease. and the society will be given much more substantial foot Ing than 1t has had in the past
 This will be its first direct sale to the big company. Several million pounds have been sold to independent buyers. transactions for which were carried on secretly because of the fear that the big competitor would operate against them in the trade. At the same time the negotiations have been carried on for the deal with the Amer ican.
 The three years conflict which will thus be brought to close in victory for the growers has cost millions in property destroyed by the night riders. several murders, the extensions of feuds and the apprehension for still greater trouble because of the embargo against q 1908 crop. Throughout the Buriey district. which comprises forty two counties of the State. the feeling Is general that there will be no oppo- sitfon to the raising of crop this year, and consequently there ia . relief from the stress of the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
FIRST PARK SUNDAY"
 ENJOYED BY HUNDREDS

Yesterday was the first real park Sunday" Of the season. and hundreds of people enjoyed 1t to the fullest extent. It was no hand-me-down weather that was given out to render the occasion most enjoyable, but fine. made-to-order atmosphere. with a sky of Alice blue. with the latest patented applique of drifting fleece; sunshine of brilliancy: and an earth of loveliest check of green and brown and pink and white.
 Pickett Springs was the principal ob- jective point of the excursionists yes- terday. An adequate street car ser- vice was afforded by the Montgomery Traction Company and hundreds made the trip, most of them getting off the cars to spend part, if not all of the af- ternoon. It was fine and nearly every. body was whistling 'In the c. O. Sum. mer T."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
NArToNAL BUrTERaLAKnRs.
ConventIon win Be Held in St. Paul
 Thas Week.

XEA9 WeGAs
 saint Paul. Minn., March Especially Two thousand buttermakers and creamery men from all parts of the United States and Canada will meet in national convention in Saint Paul March IL 12 and IS.
 Governor Johnson will open the con vention and many prominent Minne- sotians will be in attendance. The principal event of the convention will be the contest for the association ban- ner. which is virtually the certilcation of the national organization of supre- macy. in the mauufacture of butter. Minnesota has for a number of years carried of the national honors and will make strong fight for the ban ner this year backed by 1000 Minne- sota sbutterniakers who will be present with exhibits at the convention During the three days of the com vention wide variety of subjects will be discussed all Of which relate to technical matters affecting the manu- facture of butter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09

furnished to this system. Arrange ments have been made that the engines of the Illinois Central Railroad will be coaled at Dora. (Horse Creek) in Wal ker county, about twenty miles from Birmingham.
 Coal prices have not been as firm as they might but satisfaction is still expressed as to prices and the condi- tions and the future prospects.
 Coke continues to improve in de- mand and it will not be long now 1t is believed before there will be need for more ovens to be put in operation. Coke prices have been off for several months. even before the slump in the iron market came Non.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
OFFICIALS IN CUNNINGHAM.
President Harrahan, of Illinois Centra
 To Arrive Today. e.


 To Arrive Today. . Birmingham, March 7.--(Special)- A number of high officials of the IIli- nois Central Railroad, including Presi- dent Harrahan, will be in Birmingham Monday to look over the terminals now being completed in this city for the system and to size up the situation preparatory to running trains into Bir- mingham by April i.
 There will be four private cars in the party. Officials of the Frisco Rail- road are expected here also. The statement has been made the Illinois Central is interested in the Atlanta. Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad, which is building towards Birmingham from the Georga coast, and the visit therefore on the part of the high of fcials of the Illinois Central, may be of more than ordinary importance. The Illinois Central will use the tracks of the Frisco Railroad from Jasper into Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
BUILDING BIC DAM.
To, Harness Power of the Connecticut
 River.

Brattleboro. Vermont. March s.--The construction of big dam across the Connecticut river here. is now well un- der way with the expectation of turn ing the waters of New England's 8 greatest river into New England's s biggest electric plant.
 BY means of the dam 1t is proposed to distribute the Electric boyer within a radius, including parts of three states. The work Is being ruched to completion by a force of 45O men working day and night The cost of the dam will be more than a mollion dollars l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
NEGRO IS KILLED.
Other Negroes are Wounded and
 House is Burned.


 Rome, Ga, March s.--As the result of an attempt to burn the house of a negro woman, followed by a fusilade of shots into the house and an attack on the home of Joe. Daniel, in North Rome. early today. Joe Daniel is dead. Jim Snow is slightly wounded, the house of Jane Pou partially destroyed by fire. and Charles and Louis Fain and Henry Berry are in jail, charged with murder and arson. All concerned are negroes.
 It is alleged that Berry. the Fain brothers and other negroes who are said to have been drinking. set fire to the house of Jane Pou and mother-in- law of Charles Fain. then fired num- Der of shots into 1t, They then went to the home of Joe Daniel. st is said, and opened fire through the doors and win dows. killing. Daniel and wounded Snow. who were inside.
 Domestic troubles between Charles Fain and his wife, who was staying with her mother, Is said to have been the cause of the outbreak.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
LOkG AUTO RACE.

Jacksonville, Fla. March s--Eight cars start from here tomorrow on . road run to Miami. a distance of 371 miles. A confetti car will start ahead of the contestnats4 and mark the way, which leads through the wilds of Flo- rida. The run furnishes an unusually good endurance test Five silver cups are offered as prizes by cities along route of the run.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09
Keeping Flour at Sea,

Washington Correspondence of New Tory
 Tribune.
 The information received at the Navy Department from the United states ship Virginia in regard tS the test of packing flour in bags Instead Of barrels Is not sufficient to setele the question of choice, It has been decided to leave to the gem
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09

taxes are s1owly realizing the fact that the fiddler collects his toll after the dance. The little Jap 10 beginning tn think that the glory of being recog- nized as a world power Is more expen- sfvo than Che baubla fs worth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-09

The Tax GathereF Is Sure to Appear Huntsville Mercury.
 The subjects of the Mikado now grooming under a heavy load of wal
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
ELECTION LAW.
Extends Registration Privilege Dur
ing Last Week in October.

ing Last Week in October.
Section q of the Oklahoma Elec-
zion law reads:
During the last week of the month
Of October preceding the general cleo
ton to be held in November as pro-
yided for by this act, the inspector OF
elections shall open and keep open
the registration books in their posses
sion in the same manner as required
of them during the month OF July
for the registration OF the electors OF
their respective precincts. who from
any cause shall have become legal
voters in such precinct since and sub.
sequent TO said August election, o.
who will be entitled to vote at tn,
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and the same rules and regulations
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
STATE FAIR OF TEXAS
PROGRAM FOR EACH DAY

the world-renowned prima donna.
Nine. Dora DE Fillipp.
The republicans will hold a spe-
cially prepared program in the
Grand Stand. beginning at 1000 a.
m. continuing TO 1900 noon, during
which time the public will be ad.
dressed by some Of the leading II D.
publican orators Of the dav. y. $
Thayer. chairman
RACE DEPARTMENT
100 to 600 p. m. six running
races, two harness heat races and
one dash harness race
LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT.
1000 m. Judging will begin,
closing the day with magnificent
horse show in the Arena tent at
500 y. m. See Arena program.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
SATURDAY, OCTOBER p.
Eighth Day.
TRAVELLING MEMS DAY.
STENOGR\Plll!RS' DAY.
REPUBLICANS DAY.

This day is and has been for
many years set aside and named in
honor Of the Travelling Man. that
great evangelist of commerce aud
civilization, who has proven one OF
the greatest factors in the devel.
opmcut Of Texas, as well as the
entire Southland.
MUSIC HALL.
10000 20 1900 noon. especially
prepared entertainment in honor OF
this day by Phiuucy's entire band.
with accompanying soloists, both in
strumeutal and vocal
300 TO 800 p. m.. fun band con.
cert interspcrs d with high class
vaudeville shows.
':3o TO 800 p. m.. fun band con
cert aud vaudeville attractions.
solos both instrumental aud vocal.
with rendtous from various operas
by the celebrated octc,tc. led by
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 80.
Fourteenth Day.
TEMPERANCE DAY.

Tha day has been named IN honrr
Of the temperance societies of the
State of Texas. who will occupy tn.
convention hall during the entire day
for any service they may see fit to
inaugurate and aGdre ses will be deliv.
cred by prominent speakers.
MUSIC HALL.
1900 a. m. to 1900 noon. 800 to
500 =. m, and 1880 to 1890. concert
by Prof. Phinney's entire band, In.
strumental and vocal soloiss. conden.
sed acts from popular operas and
high class vaudeville for the general
entertainment OF the visitors.
RACE DEPARTMENT.
100 TO 600 p. m, six running r"c-
es, two harness heat races and one
dash harness race.
LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT
Judging will begin at 1000 a. IN.
See Arena program.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
LANDS FOR LEASE.

1000 acres of fine pasture. plenty
of grass and water, and 400 acres
OF fine meadow. Would make five
year contract. Address F. Ardmore-
itc. 1876 WI
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21

MUSIC HALL
300 TO 1900 noon, full band con.
cert song recital and vaudeville.
800 to 800 y. m. song artists
Ia classical music. hlshclass per.
tormanccs by vocal and instrument
al soloists in rendition prepared as.
pocially for the entertainment OF
the visiting Retail Implement Deal
ers.
5.30 10 1880 D. m.. rendition In
iull band concert. followed by Nine.
Dora DE Fillippi's octcttc In opera
songs aud acts.
RACE DEPARTMENT
100 to 600 p. M. six running
races two harness heat races and
ono dash harness race.
LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT.
Judging will begin at 1900 am.
promptly and closing the days pro
gram with grand high-class horse
show. in the Arena Tent. beginning
at 500 y. m.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21

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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1908-10-21
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2e.
Thirteenth Day.
RAMSEY DAY

This day has been named in honor
Of the Ramsey family, a call having
been issued for a reunion OF that
family in the convention hall at 1000
a. m Program OF same will be issued
on the grounds.
MUSIC HALL.
300 a. m, TO 1900 noon, 800 10
500 p. m, 1880 to 1890 p. m, full
band concert by Phinney's celebrated
military concert band followed by
mus ical programs of exceptional In.
terest to those Of artistic inclina.ions,
interspersed during the day with
high class vaudeville shows. and voc.
al and Instrumental solos.
RACE DEPARTMENT.
1900 TO 6 90 p. m, six running races.
two harness heat races and one dasl
harness race.
LIVE STOCK DEPARTMENT
Judging will begin at 10000 a. m
See Arena program.