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Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

The sensational climax in the case
ef Hon. William A. Mitchell,
charged with attempting to crimi-
nally assault Miss Lucille Linton,
was reached this afternoon when
Miss Linton took the witness stand
and swore to the best of Der know
ledge and belief that Mr.. Mitchell
was the disguised negro woman
who kidnapped her.
No better plot for playwright on
melodrsmatic stage could be woven
from the fabric of imagination than
is to be found in the tangled web
Of, mystery which the Thomas
county superior court undertook
today to unravel, when the case of
State of Georgia VS.. Hon. William
II. Mitchell was called, and the
curtain was rung up on the very
first act of a judicial investigation
which gives every promise os de-
veloping into the greatest criminal
trial in the history of the state.
The sensational circumstances
and subsequent criminal charges
make a story of human interest re-
plete in it's every phase with dra-
matic settings, and no audience
ever assembled in front of the foot
lights and watched with greater
tension the villain and heroine up
on the stage than did the eager,
anxious throng of spectators who
crowded into the court house in
the capital of Thomas county to-
day to see and hear the embodiment
Of che first act, in which, from the
viewpoint of court records, Hon.
William 81. Mitchell, prominent
in the civic life of this section,
honored and believed by friends, a
man of successful career and hith-
erto unblemished character, a man
Of strong personality and genial
disposition, is forced through
D strange chain of circumstances
t6assume the role, at least for the
present of the villain in the play.
THE HEROINE AN HEIRESS
The heroine, in the language Of
the playwright, is Miss Lucille Lin
Ton, who was kidnapped from her
home and ander false pretenses
prevailed upon to accompany an
alleged negro woman into a lonely
road after dark, where it is alleged
an attempt was made to gag and
bind her. Following the analogy
Of the melodrama, Miss Miss Lin
kOn Is an heiress and the ruse
adopted to make the abduction
successful was one that appealed
to her sentiment and love.
From the prominence of the par
ties involved, the ability of coun-
sci employed, the number of wit
ueSes summoned and the court
room, the inference is thoroughly
justifable that 1.-THE duel between
state and prosecution will be Stub
bornly contested and every posi-
BILE legal advantage sought by both
sides.
The verdict, of course, profile
NAUTICAL. The evidence upon which
the indictment was secured aga inst
Mr. Mitchell is said to be sufficient
grounds for its action, yet, on the
other hand, Mr.. Mitchell comes for
ward with an open and apparently
frank and honest statement that
explains his conduct and presence
In the locality in which the alleged
assault is said to have taken place
TO the satisfaction of many people.
JUDGE ROAM PREsIDEs.
The case was called at 10 O'Clock,
Judge Roam, of the Atlanta crimi-
nal circuit, presiding because ofthe
disqualification of Judge Robert G.
Mitchell, of this circuit. The state
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01
IS Linton Kidnapped
By Disguisd White Man

out argument. Then the work of
securing a jury was begun, which
will probably consume the entire
day.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

Blue print maps from the best
.Sacing ever made, for sale at the
d axrzh.zofSice.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

The Grant Street Barber
Fitz Hugh Lee proprietor.
and cold baths.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01
Legal Advertisements.
Notice To Debtors and Cred
itOrS.

All creditors of the estate of Mary Ann Cole
man. late of Ben Hill county. Ca. dccea
are hereby notified to render in their de-
mands to the undersigned according to law,
and all persons indebted to said estate are re-
quired to make immediate payment. This
Nov. 2, 1908. L. RoBITzsCH,
Admir- Estate Mary Ann Coleman.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

Rev. j. L. Morrill, will bea treat
to those who enjoy literary treat.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

''The Lights and Shadows of
Life will be the subject of Rev.
]. L. MoreiUs excellent lecture
Thursday night.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

GEORGIA-BEN HILL COUNTY.
I'D. W. VI Whitley, Clerk Of the Superior
Court of SAID county, do hereby certify uu-
der my. hand and the official seal Of my office
that the above and foregoing is true and
correct copy of the application for the char
ter of the Lon. Dickey Lumber Co., which is
now of file in my office.
This 18th day of November, 1908.
d. w. NJ. WHITLEY,
Clerk Superior Court Ben Bill County, ia.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01
NEED VINOTi

it strengthens and vitalizes
Vinol tones up the digestive organs,
aids assimilation, enriches the blood,
and rejuvenates every organ in the
body. In this natural manner Vinol
replaces weakness with strength.
We are positive it will benefit every
old person who VIII give it a trial.
Ii it don't we will refund their money.
For Sale by Denmark Drug Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01
For Sale at a Bargain.

% acres adjoining city on the
West all in cultivation and Stnmp-
ed s acres in oats good six room
house and barns. Price So, 500
Part cash and rest easy terms. Cali
or address. J. B. Bennett Lincoln,
Ave. r. +. d. No 5 1926
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

See the Mardi Gas on December
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

County Commissioners Ben Hill County, Ga
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1908-12-01

Admr's Estate Of Jose
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
CAPT. WINTER DEAD
FORMER MoNTGoMERIAN DIED IN
 WACO.
Captain John GsnO Winter Was the First Captain sOf the Mont
 9Omery GreyG After the War.

TeIegrapfic advices were received last night by relatives in Montgo gomery announcing the death of Captain John Cano Winter. for years one of tte@mos prominent citizens of Montgomery and best known men in military life n,Ala- bama. ',
 Death came suddenly to Captain Win ter in Waco, Tex, where he has been located for a number of. years. No further details of the demise were re- ceived by the family.
 Captain Winter was about 65 years old and was born in Augusta, Ga, but spent a great part of his young man. hood in Montgomery He was one oi the first captains of the Montgomery Greys after the war and was known throughout the South as an expert drill master. Several years ago, when Captain Winter visited Montgomery he was feted and banquetted by the old Greys, in whose esteem he was held high.
 During his residence in Montgomery the deceased was the general manager of the old Mutual Light Company. He has wide family connections here, in- c1udinR the Winters, Thoringtons and Fosters. .s.
 The funeral arrangements have not been decided as yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
PETITIONS TO CONFER
GOVERNOR ASKED TO COMMUTE
 MTLLER,s SENTENCE.
Miller, Who Kilied Fred Rainbow in . Saloon VIII Die On GaIIows Ear ly in August Unless Gov.
 eFnor Interferes.

Birmingham, July -(Special.)- Many letters, petitions and other com munications are now being forwarded to Governor Conner for and against the communication of the sentence of death imposed on Clarence Miller. the young Tennessean who Is in the county jail and whose date of execution is set for August '.
 The women of JeffersoN county are becoming Interested in the case and many letters and petitions have ai- ready been received from obion coun- ty. Tenn, asking for executive elem ency for the young man.
 About two years ago Miller stabbed
 Fred Rainbow, saloon keeper to
 death in the Senate saloon in Btrm-
 ingham. Miller is an orphan boy. His parents were we'll thought of in obion county while his uncle and aunts who reared him. stand high In the community. The matter will be taken up by the pardoning board at It's meeting in a week or so and some recommendation will be made to the Governor in the matter.
 Miller is under close watch In the county jail here. He complains but little of hfs impending fate and appears to be indifferent as to the approach of the time of execution. He is in re- ceIpt of letters also from sympathiz- ing friends who have told him that
 everything possible is being done for htf44
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27

middle of the session. based on . sharp ad- vance at Winnipeg. continued. neaYy throughout the day In addition to the fav- the weak tone of the Liverpool market and an almost .otai absence of export demand helped to dsprs%ss % the s loeei mssEns s,,na.t th. lowest point. September opened hc to $ O %c lower at soNc to sic. sold off to soA Q %c and then advanced to siAc' The e'Sss clearsnces of Wheat and flour were equal to lss,loo bushels. Primary receipts were the correspondins day . year ago Mime apoiis Duluth and Chicago, reported re- ceipts of l7s cars. asainst s54 last week
 Trade in corn was dull and sentiment in the pit was generally bearish. although, for
 time the September @ aslivsrs sx cisp.sysa sseyss slump in oats were ths chief deprsssiorg in-
 Tss os.nss sss s~s1 st
 Local receipts were ia7 cars with eight of
 The feature of trade in oats was . six cent break in the price of the July delivery. The slump occurred late in the day and was sciss of ucs moss sssa sesps o os. In the immediate future decline of 10i cents in the cash grain had depressinS ef- clined from h to 2c. The close was near the low point Of the day.
 July opened at ssHe ssDs and o.n.s sS,d sff 6 Nc to @K Kc lower at 45e to 4skc, sold up to 45hc and then declined to 43zc. Ths closs was at 4fAe. Local receipts were lia cars.
 Provisions were firm on moderate demand by commissions houses and shorts. Offer- part of the day At the cloe. September pork was up M @i2c at ti6.eah Q SIS. ss: Lard S,ss gss up 7s as s5% Ribs were a
 Estimated receipts for Monday: Wheat PAS cars: corn ii7 cars: oats iso cars; hoss 34.0o0 head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
THE STOCK MARKET

New York. July 2s.--The course of prices of stocks today was nscribed to the Inter pretations placed on Judge Taft's speech of dent, of which advance copies have been distributed Claims of knowledge of sss Sf shs speech were made tn: circulated in the financial district previous to the opening of the stock market There ssson that ths s spcis poiicies s were tsrated by the candidate. A subtle de- mand developed at the decline and mate the buying was the claim that the speech of ncceptance would be found satisfactory 10 the financial world. There was re- porstions which made its influence felt: with the announcement of the decision of tns s sppsais court in the case involving the
 There was little in the days news to in- dicafe any change in general conditions; with the crop news Fresh assurance of the plenitude of money supplies was deriv- cd from the action of the money market. harder tone of time money will successfully hold Tn the face of the one per cent. rate ss1. ,or ca money ThsTs s,,, have ,s been ,oreisn exchange market during the past week in anticipation of the coming crop movement the the oatso % of currency n o to tSe Interior which will soon set In.
 :. The advance in prices becam. compre- sulting from the short sesssion represent an almost complete recovery of the de- clines effected yesterday. The bank state- ment showed "a cash gain in the report of actual condition. although 1t figured for only about half the amount in the averages The surplus was thus increased $3. Ss.00o in spite of the ss.sss. o0o expansion of the loan account. a
 Bonds were steady. Total sales par value s1.sss.000. United States 2s. registered hays declined t per cent on call for the week. r Q aa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
MoRRIs-FUET6F ooNTGsr.
Nominee for sheran'a Ofice is still Un-
 eef&Ied.


 columbiana. July 26.--(Special.)- Mrs. Alexander. moth -ih-law of James A. MacKnight editor of The Sentinel of this city, died last night at shelby Springs. and was buried in the cemetery here this afternoon.
 The interment took place during an unusually heavy rain, and the crowd at the burial was small in consequence of this. 4
 The Norris Fulton contest over the offiee of Sheriff has been dragging on this week. The progress is, of neces- sity, slow An. adjournment was ta- ken last night until Tuesday the 2Sth The contestant has not completed the direct testimony sustaining the charges made against the voters of the contes- tes.
 It will, perhaps. take several days of next week to complete this part of the trial, as there Is considerable oral evil donce to be, offered. Then the contes- tee will offer his evidence to sustain his charges against contestants wit nesses. This will take some time
 There is no telling just how long this trial will be In progress.
 Hon. s. D. Weakley of Birmingham has been in the city several days talk He represents Fulton, the contestee Messrs. C. c. Whitson of Tahadegs and E. H Dozier of Birmingham have been here for several days representing Norris. the contestant in the Norris Fulton contest.
 The Shelby County Singing Conven ton convened in the court house in thi! city this morning. Prof. John NJ. Dye President This convention brings large concourse of the people to th' city. There are several noted singers among them.
 The Ladies' Missionary Society O Taliadega. Circuit. which has been II session here for several days, adjourn ed yesterday after a very successful and pleasant meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
WEEKLY COTTON STATEMENT.
The Crop Made Excellent Progress Last
 Week

Week.
 Memphis, Tenn, July 2e.-The Com naercial Appeals weekly cotton state ment tomorrow will say:
 The crop made excellent progress last week. Reports are more uniform than for several weeks, showing that conditions -were-generally favorable. The only exceptions noted are the To- calities where no rain fell and the sec tions of Louisiana where the weevils are active.
 The crop IS pretty well laid by and cotton. old and young, is fruiting well. It has made rapid advancement even in Oklahoma where the early session was not propitious. In the Central and Eastern States of the cotton region thu farmers are looking forward to an early movement and in some sections are already engaging piekers. The last cultivation leaves the fields unusually clean and there is no rust and blight and except for weevils in the infected sections no insect damage.
 The rainfall during the week was moderate and beneficial It covered the entire belt with the exception of the Atlantic Coast States. In the Mis- sisslppi Valley States and Alabama the planters are. enthusiastic. Not in re- cent years has the prospect been so fattering. A movement of new cotton is expected in Texas in a few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
TO DECIDE CONTEST
CONGRESSIONAL coMMTTTEE OFF
 FOR TALEAHAssEE.
They Wi1l Decide Who fs to Receive the Nomination, '. Walter Kehoe -e or Dannffte N.
 Mayes.

Pensacola. Fla, July 2e--( Special. )-- Members of the Congressional Commit tee, attorneys and those interested in the contest of Kehoe and Mayes before the committee, left this morning for Tallahassee, where the committee meets tomorrow to decide upon who of the two candidates is to receive the nomi- nation for Congress from this district. J. Walter Kehoe or pannitte H. Mayes.
 The chairman of the committee. Hon. A. H. D'Alemberte, was among those to leave this morning. as well as Mir. Kehoe. one of the contestants. Ac- companying him were his attorneys. and 1t Is expected that en route they will be joined by other members of the committee. Tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. the, committee will assemble in adjourned session, and vote will be taken. Upon this depends who will be the nominee of the party. but if the fourteen members of the. committee are of the same opinion as when they adjourned in a deadlock ten days ago. there will be no result.
 Seven are declaring Kehoe the nomi- nee by throwing out the entire vote of the several precincts where gross frauds were apparent. Seven are also opposed to declaring no nomination, and calling upon the two contestants to run in a third primary. and thus the committee Is evenly divided upon two of the propositions voted upon. at the recent meeting, when adjournment was taken.
 The precincts in which, the illegal votes were cast. were carried by a large majority by Mayes. and to throw them out. as provided by law. would result in the nomination of Kehoe. The situation has developed into something new in the politics of Florida, and the outcome is awaited with interest by trict. N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
CURRENT QUOTATIONS
scorrected Dany.l

CCorrected DaIly.l These prices are at wholesale eno not to stsGcsmcorn s0ioe; standard goods, Pearl lMc gloss lump thci nickel goods ISrd-Lesf 1oAc: compound Sc; basis RicS.Extra fancy head %c: fancy head sait-Liverpool tI.Is; Virginia COG; Lou vinsssS.Psr gallon lsoa:e:
 Coff0e-Green common 8m e 10c; prime SM 0iOc: choice i10lsc: fancy ia0i4Mo. cSndiss-xxx soda axe; XXX ginger ssrdinss-Amsrican mustard ss.Ts: K-oi, Hides-pry Hints s01Oc; d--- saltsd 6 Q Sc: green hides s@4c; green s<A4ted So WooI-cIear lie; bury s@lIe: waahsa Heai---standard ssO: waterEround sse: Fruit and Produce-Faney lemons seos ey HP. peanuts sMe Ib.; choice Florida Tomatoes q. .So; snap Beans stand. ,1; Cucumbers si. 50.
 Sheese1FSll cream; nn. dei.isS Y1s ise; singles Grain and Aay.BrSn q: :sS: shorts sl.ss: falfS sl 25: corn sSc. 'sS' >'- Prime Cotton Seed haSI s2s.os: sacked cotton seed huils SIS ton.
 MoIasses-Gsorgia cans bbl. A0o gallon; cases gallons 13.50 per case; maple syrup Log Cabin Brand, gallons e14; M gallons S1 50: quarts S4. 2S per doG
 chickens-Hens s59AOe; flyers s5 6soe; susar-oranuiated 5Xe: F. r. c SKe. Eggs-12hc. Country Buttsr-iSe per Ib.; Jersey but ter 25c.
 Hagging-New Juts 50 or 30 yd- ,ptecsa Ib. s%c: IA 10. shc; new sugar sack K ID: 7%e;, 2 ib she; second hand sugar sack 7A @skc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
BIGAMY IS CHARGED
PROMINENT NORTH ALABAMA FAR
 MFR IS ARREsTED.
Mfn Firrt Wife, From Whom He Never Was Divorced. Was Widow of His Uncie--CIaims Illegal
 MarrfRae.

Athens. July 26-(Special) Bryant Mckinney. a prominent farmer living near the Tennessee line in the north ern part of this county. has been arr rested on warrant sworn out by his wife and eldest son. charging bigamy
 The arrest and detention of MT. Mo- Kinney came as a surprise to his friends, except in the immediate neighborhood, where he resides. They were expecting it.
 Nearly thirty years ago, his mothers brother died. leaving a widow and three children. He was a business man. owning a small store. The widow was unaccustomed to the conduct of busi- ness affair and her husbands nephew, Mr. Bryant Mckinney. then very Soung man, went to assist in the man . agement of the store. The widow ana the nephew of the deceased husband. soon fell In love, and the laws of the State of Alabama. they knew, prohib- tied the marriage of the relationship they bore to each other, to they crossed the line into Tennessee, where they secured the needed papers and were married. They returned to their home in Alabama and for nearly thirty years they lived as man and wife. rearing five children. the eldest of whom Is a son. now married. They have not at all times agreed, but re- rnaiued together until a few months ago, when they separated. the wife go- ing to the home of her married son. ad3oinig their home. and then she sought for a division of the property, which was refused.
 She brought suit for a division, and pending this suit. Mckinney went again to Tennessee, where he married a daughter of a prosperous farmer returning with the bride to his Ala bama home. This aroused the ire of his children and the son and wife No, |. awore out a warrant for his arrest on a charge of bigamy. He was brought here yesterday for trial and waived a preliminary and was bound over to the criminal court.
 He sets up as his defense that ths marriage to the widow of his uncle was illegal. hence he has not commit. ted biRamy. There ss much comment in the section where the parties re. side. as they have for years been prom trent in social and political life there The son and mother were placed un der bond to appear before the grans jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
BOND IS ALLOWED
Preliminary Trial of Luman ROberson
 Charged With Murder.

Evergreen. July 25-(Special.) The preliminary trial of Luman Roberson. the 18-year-old white youth who shot and killed Claud Mooney on July at Wells NH, was held yesterday before Justice W. B. James.
 He was allowed bond in the sum of s2. 1000. which he promptly mades Ham tlton and Crumpton were attorneys for the defendant and Rabh and Page as- sisted in the prosecution.
 Beginning on August 1. Hon. Will liam H. Sanford. of Pike County. can didate for Congress from the Second Congressional District will make a speech making tour of this county in the interest of his candidacy.
 The little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. clifford Henderson died at 10 o'clock this morning after a illness lasting several weeks. Interment will be made in Evergreen Cemetery tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
,yrrxu oRTFANs COTTON.

New Orleans, July 25.-spot cotton .s wss ouiet and easy with prices unchanged. Mlo- ding i0Mc. Sales were goo bales on the
 FutIsres opened steady three 70 Tour points below the. close of yesterday as result of cable adviees rom d,' L,verpoU- sr- Sat factors appeared to be about evenly Balanced during the half days session ,.,na ana shov1sd ynore strenRth than 1t did yesterday or ths day before, and gained ten points over yesterdays close. ,.1.. q. h,,iiss nor the bears and the close was quiet and steady with the active months two points below the close yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
MRS. E. (. WEED DIED
 AT JACKSONVILLE HOME

News was received yesterday by T. Gardner Foster of. the death of his sister, Mrs Edwin c. Weed. yesterday morning at her home in Jacksonville, Fla.
 Mrs. Weed was the wife of the Right Reverend Edwin, c. Weed, Episcopal Bishop of Florida, and was well. known in Montgomery, where she frequently visited,
 The remains will be shipped to the old Foster homestead at Augusta. Ga, where Mrs. Weed was born and the in- torment will take place in the old fam fly buryIng ground Tuesday afternoon at o'clock. MT. Foster left last night for the funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
WILLIAMS CARRIES DALLAS.
But Incomplete Returns Give NOmIna- ~, ton to Campbell.

Dallas, Tex. July 2. ,6.-Tonight's returns from the Democratic primary election. held yesterday account for less than half of the vote polled and makes little change from the returns received last night.
 Governor Campbeils majority over williams will be in the peighborhood of 75,000. Attorney General Davidson has a lead of 7,5O0 over WSnne. but it will take fuller returns to determine the result.
 The Statewide prohibition has a very narrow lead What the result is upon that prohibition is not yet appa- rent. While Williams has received about i2b.OOU votes for Governor, 1t seems that he has carried only three counties, Hopkins, where he resides Raines. an adjoining county, and Dal- las. the most populous county in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-27
Dow Waa Mad.

Telegrams received here this morn ing from the State Board of Health state that the head of the dog which bit pr. Warren E. Anderson had been sent for examination. stated that the examination revealed that the canine was suffering from rabies.
 Learning. of this, Mrs. J. W. Cue. the lady who was first bitten by the dog, left today at noon for Atlanta. to enter the Pasteur Institute for treat ment. Her, physician. who was sums moned to treat her. for the bite, was bitten in turn, had preceded her, but the lady could not. realize even after her physician had taken the precau- ton of having himself so treated, that the pet canine was mad. The dog. which she had in her arms, bit her upon the lip. and although cauterized, is feared to be serious.