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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
VoOD00 ARTIST THIS
NEGRO FARMER JAILED FOR
 WRONG USE OF MAILS.
Ex-Preaeher and Past Grand Master of Negro order Halted by Fed- eraI Authorities in Hidden
 Treasure Canard.

Attempting. 1t Is alleged. to profit by the ignorance of his race, James A. Farrier; a negro, arrested some time ago by United States Deputy Marshal Gladden. Harrison, was arraigned last night before Cornmissioner John EI- more on the charge of violating See- ton 54so of the United States Code. having reference to the use of the mails for fraudulent purposeA.
 In default of bail. Barrier was re- manded to jail until his trial in the United States Court Thursday.
 Representing to negroes that ei1,0oo was buried in certain place, all in a lump. and that in another locality the insignificant sum of s1,s00 was like- wise employed, Farrier claimed that to himself the treasures were easily accessible. With a generosity that would have been wonderful if 1t had been real, he sent letters to various negroes offering to divide with them the money which he would dig up out of its hiding place. provided only that share should be given to him and also that he should be furnished with sI00. presumably for the purpose of bringing forth the concealed treasures.
 The exact nature of the scheme was not divuleed and 1t was not thoroughly understood how Farrier explained to the negroes to whom he sent his let- ters any necessity for their aid. Sup posedly he stated that it required . certain small amount to reclaim the treasure, and it was for that reason that he applied to them.
 The clever scheme was discovered a short time ago and Farrier was arrest ed soon after.
 It is stated that the negro is the past grand master and the past grand high priest of the negro Masonic order. An- other tale is % the effect that he was at one time a preacher and that he was excommunicated by his bishop. Wheth. CT or not the stories of Fsrriers past life are true. it is certain that he has had a very checkered career and that he is a very clever schsmeTS
 DAvelopments of great interest are expected in the course of his trial to- YnorroW
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
BARELY POSSIBLE RECENT
 BOND ISSUE IS INVALID


 On the grounds that the majority of the city's registered voters did not vote at the election authorizing the re- cent issue of municipal bonds, the att torneys for the purchasers of the se- curitles have expressed a doubt as to the legality of the issue and 1t is pos- sible that the sale will not be ratified.
 The purchase of the bonds was made upon the condition that 1t be nullified in the event that the attorneys of the purchasers after investigation did not approve the sale.
 The attorneys are of the opinion that 1t is at least probable that the act of the Legislature authorizing the bond election required a majority vote of the registered voters to render the issue legal. In the election recently held only about 200 votes were boiled and If the interpretation Of the act be taken the objection of the attorneys is valid.
 The sale of the bonds must be en- tireiy concluded by the 14th inst, that provision forming a part of the act authorizing their issue If the difa- culty which has arisen be not arranged by that date. 1t appears that the cleo tion will have been without result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
CITY COURT RAD HARVEST OF
 FINES AND GUILTY PLEAS

The mills of justice did not grind slowly in the City Court yesterday put if the pleas of guilty and the judgment Of trial juries are to be taken as evi- dence they ground both swiftly ana ac-
 Here are the results of one days grind: .,,,, Franklin. assault and battery. plea Of guilty. S20; Jim Franklin and Freeman Jones, petit larceny. S25 each; Eiihu Grace. plea of guilty in two eases of assault and battery. s2so in each case; Britt Gray gaming, plea. of guilty, fine SEQ; and sam Gibson. jury verdict or guilty, fined SEQ.
 The present session of the City Court is moving smoothly and Assistant So- licitor Seibels is making record of eonvlcting or receiving pleas Of guilty in about four out of five cases.
 A good deal of interest is being ta- ken in date that capital cases ls to be taken up and for general information 1t Is given out that they will be called on August 24 and be continued throughou that week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
Panthers ana cubs splIt

The Partners and the Cubs juvenile ball teams of Montgomery, split even in a double-header played yesterday afternoon. The Panthers won the irst game by the score of ie to 9, but they succum bed to their rivals in the second contest of the day, the Cubs winning out by the score of 6 to 2.
 Rivalry between the two teams is intense and the games yesterday were attended by many adherents of the re- spective teams. Several games have already been played. in fact. the Pan- thers and the Cubs are running a league all of their own. It is doubted. however. if any member of either knows what the per centages ere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
THE ENCAMPMENT AT CULLAIAN.
oaa FelIows win Gather in Northern
 AIahanan Town. sepaenah her 1.

oaa reliows win Gather in Northern
 Alabama Town, September 1.
 Anniston, Aug. 1I--lspecfaL) 1.-The Grand Encampment of Alabama. Inde- nendent Order of Odd Fellows, will hold It's annual meeting at cullman. September and ?. and the Grand Scribe. w. F. Mccartney. oe Anniston, is busy preparing his report to the State body,
 While the financial year will not nlose until the 18th of this month, the 6srand Scribe says that indications are ina encamprnent branch of Odd Fel- lowship has had a prosperous year. in spite of the depressing business conditions which have existed ever since the present oincers LOOK cnarse In september of last year. Six new encampments have already been tnsti. tuted and three resuscitated. while the supplies have been sent out for two more new encampments. and It is ex- nected that these will be organized be- fore the State gathering.
 For two years now the Grand En- eanpuent has met Independently or the Grand Lodge. and during that time has made very good progress, lndieat- ing that the change wae Q wtso one.
 For the meeting at cuiiman reduced rates on railroads have been secured, and 1t is expected that large number of visitors will be present in addition to the deieKates, as at Cullm&n Is io- cated the odd Fellows Home, now in process of construction. The roads have made q rate of one and one-third fare. plus 25 cents, this being the first time the grand encampment has been able to secure any concession in rates.
 In addition to the Grand Encamp- nent meeting, the Department Council of the Patriarchs Militant will hold its session. and it is probable that several cantons of this, the uniformed branch of Odd Fellowship, will be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

McManus have returned home after a six weeks visit to waukesha and Mill waukee.
 Miss Lena Smith. of Prattville. Is the guest of Miss Belle Stuart
 Miss Bessie Miner of Birmingham is the guest of MT and Mrs George Bruner. at their home on Holcombe Street.
 Mrs Robert Allen Terrell of Dallas, Texas. will arrive this evening and spend some time. as the guest of Miss Matthews at her home on Virginia Av- enue Mrs. Terrell was formerly Miss Margaret Brewer and has many friends In Montgomery.
 Rev. P. M Galloway of River Falls Is the guest of his sister, Mrs. J. c. 1vey, at her home, 4is Alabama Street.
 4. Miss Jean Lahey has returned from Elmore. where she spent the week end. Miss valine Sanford and Mrs Os- borne Henry, who left few days ago to attend house party in Jasper given by Mir and Mrs.. .Cranford, have re- turned home. The party was to have camped near Jasper and a very enjoy able time was anticipted. The illness of the little son of Mt. and Mrs. Cram ford caused the plans to be changed. Miss Sanford was accompanied home by Mrs. John Sanford, Jr., of Birming- ham. who will De her guest for some time-
 Miss Evans of Gainesville. Ga, is the guest of Mrs. George W. Townsend at her home on Goldthwaite Street. <
 MT. and Mrs. Fred E. Meyer. Miss Mary Lillian Meyer and Master Roland Meyer have gone to Loring Springs to spend some time. Miss sara warren wilkerson has gone to- Union Springs where she is the guest of Miss Minnie Lee Rainer. , Mrs. J. B. chatfeld is visiting friends in Tuscaloosa and In Meridian, Miss.
 Miss Rachael Settle. who has been ! the guest oH Miss Sara Warren VII. kerson. has returned to her home in Frankfort. Ky.
 Mir. and Mrs J. H. Sherwood left Montgomery Sunday for two weeks trip to New York and other Eastern cities.
 | Mir. B. NJ. wilmington left Friday | for Kernersyille. N. C., in response to telegram advising him of the death of his wife's youngest sister, Mrs. Edyth Kerner Lee, whs@N sad event I occurred at Laurinburg. N. C., Thurs | day evening Mrs. Whiting was a1- ready in North Carolina, having gone there early in the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
AUBURN COMMITTEE.
Rids to Be opened Tomorrow for Az.
 ptcnIture RufIdinE.

Bids to Be Opened Tomorrow for Ags
 RIcuIture Building.
 Secretary W. F. Feagin, of the Build ink Committee of the Alabama Poly. technic Institute. announced yesterday mat a special meeting of the commit- tee will be held tomorrow at noon In Birrningham in the office of the Pres ident of the First National Bank. The meeting Is an important one. as 1t Is expected that the committee will award the contract for constructing the new srricuitural building to be built at Auburn. .
 Bids were ready to be opened last week when a meeting of the committee was called for Auburn There was nostnonment then on account or no p,,ornm being present. The structure will win cost no less than $75.00o.
 The members of the eommltSee mite Y,,ss are .te .tN n Denson of the Supreme Court, Hon R. B. Barnes of opeiika and Secretary Feagin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
LEE-MoRRIs.
ponular Young Couple Wed at Cousins
 v Home.

Popular IOuMB ONHRaC VI
 stevenson, Aug. 11-(special. )-Miss ps1ia Morris, of the Concord neigh. horhood, was married to John Lee of Bridgeport, at the home of the brides cousin. MT. and Mrs. John Jones, amid A large circle of friends and relatives a.o,,tra 2 George ", Fennimore. oficiat-
 Miss Flora Howard. oldest daughter of Mrs. William Howard, died Sunday night at the home of her mother Tn Jefrrys Cove, about four miles from here, after long illness. Her deaIn was particularly sad as 1t Is the fourth one within a year in the Family & hhS Sathsr Mir William Howard, died shont A wear ago. and since then, two veunger sisters. Misses canna Lee and katie, Her remains were inferred be- side them on Monday afternoon at Mount Carmel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
.SELMA'S FIRST BALE
:. A. sIMMs AGAIN FACES THE
 HONOR.
Staple Was Goor Midrlfng ans Brought Thirteen and a Half Cents--Other
 News of Central City.
Selma Bureau,

Selma Bureau.
 August II, King Cotton sent in the first fruit of the Dallas county season today; big, fluffy, 500 ponod bale of good mid ding" A. A. Simns of Elanor raised 1t, without forcing, the cotton being picked from a normally fertiiized field. A few days ago. bale was reported from another part of the State. but in the account it was stated 1t had been 'forceds with large quantities of fer tIlizer. Mfr. Simms' bale was raised on the farm under normal conditions, and is the result of good land and thor ough knowledge of farming. He claims his is the first bale, because nothing unusual was done to force the growth. The bale was handled by R. H. X W. c. Agee, who sold 1t at noon to K :. H Overton, a local buyer, for IS Ia cents.
 Mir. simms beat his last seasons rec ord by eleven days. but he was first out of the field last year foo. The rec ord still stands at July 23. made sew eral years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
ssNevxaiea,, Kick.

Birmingham, Aug. It. Especial. )-- Several news boys who sell the Birm- ingham daily papers appeared before Judge Feagin Tuesday morning and made a grievance. The boys told the judge they thought some of the dailisa should be sold them cheaper than at the present rates. The judge had quite a pleasant time listening to the trou- bIes of the boys. The carriers com plained that one of the dallies should sell more papers for . nickle than is being done. A strike was declared by a number of the boys and two of them ware arrested
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
FIned for Allewea gfemIinR.

For stealing. 1t is alleged. s225 from the dwelling of Nancy Harris. q me- gress. William Winter. negro. was tried in the Recorders Court yester- day afternoon and was fined $f0 and costs.
 Winter was arrested at l1:2o o'clock Monday morning by of1eers Marshall and Meredith. the theft having occur red the day previous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
The NaIker Hearing.

F. Riley walker. his brothers, Thom- as and Daniel. and the negro, Ed Gadsden. are undergoing tn prelimi- nary heaing before Justice of the Peace Gayle. in the ease charging F. R, walker with the murder of Justice Gus Burton, who was shot to death at Minter, Dallas county. the morning of July Is.
 The charge against Riley Walker is murder, the others being accused of be- ing accersories.
 Attorney William Craig. at the com mencement of the hearing entered 9 plea of not guilty for the defendant.
 As there are more than 100 witnesses In the case, 1t is expected the hearing will last several days Witnesses were heard this morning, one testify ing that he had been standing by the station at Minte; Sam Burton waived from beh ind a box car. and saw Riley Walker shoot him down with a shot, gun, filing twice.
 It ts said Walker shot In defense of his home, but so far as the hearing of witnesses went fhfs morning. this was not brought out in testimony
 At noon the hearing was adjourned to 3 o'clock this afternoon,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
ANOTHER FURNACE BLOWN.
Ahundanee of coke Despite the strlk
 of Miners.

Birmingham, Aug. 11-(SpeciaI.l- The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company has blown in it's second blast iron furnace at Ironaton, making three out of four furnaces of this com pany in operation. oHieial information was given out today that 100 car loads of coke were In the yards of the com pany, demonstrating that there is a decided improvement in conditions. de- spite the miners strike. The furnace just started up will add no less than 200 tons of Iron to the daily output in this district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
A oREATER NoTAsULGA.
Vote of Seven to One Decides on En
 Iarging City Limits.

Iarglng City Limits.
 Notasulga, Aug. 1t-tSpecial.) )--An election was held here yesterday to en- large the corporate limits of Notasulga, resulting in a vote of seven to one In favor of Greater Notasulga."
 The District Trustees of Macon County met at Tuskegee, as the law re- ouires, and reelected the Board of Ed ueation for Macon County, to serve four years longer. The present board is:
 T. Y. Conner, Robert Jennings. R. R, Kelley and S. A. Wood.
 A protracted meeting is now going on in the Methodist Church. conducted by Rev. Charles Battle. brother of our townsman, W. R. Battle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
RTFLESIEN LEAVE.
Montgomery Members of Rifle Team
 Go To Camp Fort Perry.

Accompanied by AdJutant General Bibb Graves, Captain w F. Weiss. with privates E. H. Pope and D. W. Jones. left Montgomery yesterday morning for Camp Fort Perry, Ohio, where the Ma tiona1 rifle shoot in which they will participate will be held. The time prior to the beginning of the shoot August 23. will be employed by the Montgomery boys in practice for the event They have made good scores in the preliminary shoots and are con- fident of making creditable showing in the great rifle competition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
M'DONALD-TAYLOR.
Small Gathering of FRienda Witness
 Qutet Home Wedding.

Huntsville, Aug. 11--(Special.l- 1.-The marriage of Miss Inez Taylor, daugh- ter of Mir. and Mrs. George Taylor. and James s. Mcdonald, a we'll known bus mess man. was solemnlzed at the home of the brides parents on Sunday after noon. Rev. J. A. Bowen, pastor of the Holmes Street Methodist Church. per- formed the ceremony. which was wit messed by a small gathering of reia- tivss and friend6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
Social And Personal.

Mr. and Mrs. I'd EIiasbePg returned home last night from waukesha. where they have been for the past few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
Keep Your Blood Cool by Right Kind of Food and
 Enjoy Warm Weather

It's largely matter of selecting the hot weather diet with Summer is Natures season of actvty-Seed-tme growing time harvestea time of expansion energyand Man inue do his parto put forth greater effort because activity in the very air
 BUTcauton is necessary to avoid excessive heat from com uson (dgson) of heavy greasy food ates generating bodyheat in wnter) in addition the atmosphere
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
auArn rHn GIRL PRoPOsEf

This is leap year and Is the chance snr the old maid who greatly desires tn fry welded bliss but who can ma no one to ask her to share his Joys ana aorrows. Every leap year the r,,1ntier arises, "shaIl the girl pro- noza?'. and each Ieap year brings us no nearer the solution of the prop" lem. x,..,a bne the following concerning the pros ana cons of the feminine proposal:
 Thosa who advocate the right or feniniue initiative say:
 There is no good reason why man should have the exclusive privilege or taxfns the first step. It is simply q Ynafter of custom. And the custom IS . relic of the days when women did not amount to much ana were gwen little to say, being in effect the slaves of men.
 On the other hand. say the oppon- enfs of a change:
 ssfn enaIva woman the prime mover ip rlarriage proposals is to destroy the true conception of the family. Man is the head of the family. say these obaervatives He supports the family Therefore 1t is his peculiar province to make the first advance In the found ling of the family.
 And the others retort:
 Yt is not always true that the man ts inc real head and support of the family. And, if 1t were true. 1t does not follow that woman is less inter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
.sInat Thelr Nature 2

E The scene in police court this morn ing had quite touch ce the pathetic in it.
 Pless Jones. an old negro who has been in the employ of the Kahn Gro- ceory Company for many years. had been arrested with his wife by Police man Barker charged with stealing Barker had heard that goods were being taken from the store and biding his time watched. A few days ago he saw Joness wife with packet, which Pless had handed her from the store. Investigation showed the basket cor- tained a six pound bag of flour.
 The woman claimed it was bought, but Barker took her in. and Pless came to the rescue of his wife by ad- hitting the theft. They each seemed anxious to shield the other from blame. but the woman was fonced to testify she had gotten the goeds from her husband. Pless threw himself on the mercy of the court, and plead guilty, being punished by a sentence of $2s and costs or fifty days on the gang.
 A representative of the store said he saw no reason for Pless stealing the flour for. he said. it would have been given him had he ask ed for 1t.
 Just the inborn nature of 'em." said the court, but Pless was allowed to go out to collect the amount of the fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
.godee pitta on Vacation.

fudge P. H Pltts and family will leave Selma tomorrow for a months stay at wauk esha, Wisconsin farn- ous summer resort
 The judge has been very busy with routine work lately. and Is badly in need of a rest. There areTnanysselnla peopIe in WaukeEha now and he wishes to be there before they return.
 Mir. Hugh Mallory and wife. who have been in Waukesha some time. will leave for home tomorrow,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
[ N S OC I lE T Y

ested in the family and the home. The woman takes home and family more seriously. To man marriage is an epi- sode; to the woman 1t is everything
 And there you are
 However, as a matter of fact
 Women usually do propose.
 They may do ir, as Priscilla in 'sThe Courtship of Miles standish" did 1t. They may say. hwhy don't you speak for yourself, John7"
 Or as Patti did.
 When the lover of the great prima dona said to her.. "All Paris says we are engaged" she replied: .weiI, why not? I am sure should be happy.
 In most cases, while the girl may not actually propose in words she proposes in actions. And actions speak louder than words.
 Few young men will care to pro- pose who have not received some form of real encouragement. some assurance of the acceptance of their suit. And the bright girl knows very we'll how to give the tacit assurance In advance of the formal engagement. ..
 There are some exceptions (mostly in noveis). but the ordinary proposal is brought through some commonplace. It Is simply the occasion of the half way meeting of the mutual desire which has many times manifested it. self.
 Let no one worry about the lack of woman's opportunity or her ability to use her opportunity. Given the right man, the girl will find the way. The girl knows how to propose. She does it by making the man propose. And she does 1t without surrender ing her maiden modesty or her wo- manly dignity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

MT. Ed Rayser has returned rom Greensboro, where he spent a Few days with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
Auditing Accounts.

The board of supervisors of Dallas county. now in session.. have their hands full in aqditing. accounts ana examininR bills for work done in the last three months They spent the greater part of this morning arrang- ing for the payment of county btllH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

Miss Elaine Eichold of Mobile is expected here today to visit friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
rn pc N U t s

is the Ideal Food Hot Weather because being largely pregd (and concentrated in the making at the factory it is quickly ab sobed small quantity aOrding great endurance with little effort in dgestng it.
 GrapeNuts made of Whole Wheat and Barley contains only the elements of these cereals including the phosphate Of potash grown the grain for rebuilding waste cells especially of brain and
 Try for breakfast lunch supper
 Soft Boiled Egg; Saucer of
 Grape-Nuts Cream; Slice of Crisp Toast,
 a Cup of Posuni, hOt--Or iced. with
 and Lemon
 Surprising how cool yet full of healthy and Ego one feels on such meal no matter what the weather
 There's Reason
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

Mfr and Mrs. Herman Eliasberg left today for New York and Atlantic City for d few weeks stay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

afternoon for Jackson to spend a te" weeks with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

Mss Lucille Du Bose VIII leave this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

Judge P. II Pitts and family will iasyA tomorrow for Waukesha where thav will spend some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12

Mir. John Robbins has returned home after a short stay out of the city with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-12
MISS TIsDALE ENTERTAINs.

Miss Annie Jeanette TisdaIe was hostess yesterday afternoon when she entertained a number Of her friends in celebration of the t1th anniversary of her birthday at the home of her moth CT, Mrs. Maggie Tisdale. on South Hull Street.
 The little hostess was assisted in re- ceiving and entertaining her guests by Miss Annie Russell. Games of various kinds were enjoyed after delicious re- treatments were served in the dining room which was adorned with palms and ferns and cut flowers for the oc- casion.
 The guests were: Lozell Finn. Car- rilea Harris. Kate McGauley. Estelle Yeiverton. Edith Holt Frances Holt. Vernon Ford, Annie Russel, Kathleen DeWard. Jean McAIiiian. Annie Whaley, Evangusta Thomas. Bertie Rice. Alcie Rice, Ella Pullam, Kathlyn Davis, Mar jory McCue, Ruth Poston. Mildred Mc- Cue, Louise Ward Lawrence Byras, ol- iver Byras, Nathan Eagle. Leroy Me- Gauly. Careton McGauiy, Emory Hay good welcome Haygood. Jet M. Thom- As. Jr.