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The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

The first snow of the season began
falling Saturday, Aug. 81, at 1890 p
m, on the top of Mount Washington
being the exact anniversary of the
first snowfall of the year.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

Miss Elderleigh-Doctor, do you be.
lieve that bleaching the hair leads to
softening of the brain?
Doctor-No; but believe that
softeniug of the brain leads to bleach
ing the hair.-ChicagO News.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

Savings banks are established in
22S schools in Scotland. There are
30, 7l2 depositors, with $4S,9 800 to their
credit
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

From one bush last year Robert
Bowker, of Winslcw, Me had plucked
1921 roses, while he figured that pass
ing people had taken enough to make
the total an even 1000.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

Mistress-Many married woman
euvies you your place here as cook
for us, Bridget.
Cook-Xes'm; cause l can leave
and they can't.-Lippincott's.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

"Gadzooks !" said the king 715 times.
"And now" continued he, "I'll hire
some varlet to supply the filler, and
I'll have frst-class historical novel" "
Post.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

"The president of our club is an
awfully clever woman"
"What did she do ?"
disposed of her rivals for Office by
putting them on the nominating
committee. New York Press.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

The railroads killed 1876 persons in
Chicago during the first nine months
of last year, the street cars 106, teams
and wagons AZ and the. automobiles
only 10.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

"Some people claim they don't get
nuthin' out % life"
"And they are the kind that don't
put nothin' into 1t to draw interest
on. n."-Louisville COurier.Journal.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

The>Thames has peen the cause of
much controversy. Its name has
been variously stated as Tameses,
Tamese, Tamises, Tamiss, Thamisia,
Thamesis, and finally Isis.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

A German tourists expresses the
opinion that doing nothing is the
national occupation of Koreans.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

There are now only six states in the
United States whose legislatures
meet once every year. In the others
the legislatures meet only once in two
years
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

The population of Oklahoma is
about 100000, and the increase In
Oklahoma City, the metropolis, which
now has 32,452, has been 1929 per
cent in seven years.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

It costs over $1,000 to fire singl,
shot from oae OF the largest guns uset
In the French army.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

M. Metchnikoff for longevity ad
vises sour milk and an absence o.
worry.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

Asbestos shingles, made of asbestos
fiber and cement, alb ,orb 5 per cent
of their weight In water.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

Corn and beans are the staple arti-
cles of diet of the working classes of
Mexico.
The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1908-01-16

"I like to 60 to church"
"Why?"
"Well, it's comforting to see man
keep hundred women or so quiet for
an hour. THE Bohemian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
FAIR WEATHER AND AS
 "HAD AS BEEN" PREDICTED

There will be no change in weather conditions today is the announcement calmly made by the bureau and Tee ceived by the people of Montgomery in the calmness of despair. It hurts no ones feelings to learn that the city will have another fair day, but the rep. etition of that phrase "hot as ever." brings premature drops of precipitation populace. They feeI they have already which has dominated them in the rnan- ner of a 200-pound wife. and they clamor for change. Powered foreheada, noses blase with biisters, and bodies pleading for a surceasa from the baths daily inflicted, bear witness to the treatment which they have received, Rain. rain. is the universal refrain
 Yesterday was bad day. NobQdY liked it and strong minded men and women said many tiilcomplimentAry things about it. There were q few scattered showers throughout the cot. ton belt, but this immediate section remained somnolently submerged In heat waves, and all suggestion Of show CTS was tabooed by the ulasterful area of high barometer which has conn nnanded this district for the past week, Eyanescent hope springs eternal in the human breast, but unless a speedy re- alization is evolved by en Alteration 10 conditions weak and worn will be the spring. Still even a honeymoon has an end, so hope may be legitfmate1y maintained that there will be change some day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
AMERICANS VICT0RS
TWO BIG EVENTS IN OLYMPIC
 SPORTS ARE WON.
Martin Sheridan and Ralph Rose Carry OF Honors For Throwing Discus and Putting
 The Shot

London. July 16--This was Americas day in the Olympic sports at the Stas alum, both big events which reached the finals, throwing the discus, free se Sa nS Sy PSMt4E MtEn the shsass sho sln St Irish-American Athletic Club, and Ralph Rose, of the Olympic Club, San Francisco. respectively.
 The United Kingdom captured the third final, the 400 meters swimming score of his country by beating Beau. repaire,. the Australian crack, and Seheff, of Austria.
 The final also was reached in the 1000 meters cycle race, but this proved such a nasco through the attempts~of France. and Jones and Ktngsbury and Johnson, of England, to force each other to take. the pace that the judges declared the event off, 1t not being finished within the time limit. Italy got her first gold medal today in the team gymnastic competition. receiving the greatest number of points against
 No official announcement is obtain able as to how the British Olympic Ae- sociation is going to decide the Olyin- pic championship but the system adopt ed by the London sporting papers kn arriving at the respective positions of ally accepted.
 This system awards one point for each win. ignoring seconds and thirds, and includes all sports carried out un- der the auspices of the association, whether within the Stadium or out side of it. Following this method. the countries would be placed in this orr der: United Kingdom, 20; United States, 8; Norway. 2, and Canada, Bell gtum and Italy, 1 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
MARKED PROGRESS SHOWN
 IN GRAND LODGE REPORTS

The feature of the third day of the Grand Lodge meeting of the "Indepen- dent Order, Knights and Ladies of Honor" a negro organization, was the reports of certain officers of the Grand Lodge Perhaps the most interesting of these reports was that by the Grand
 This report showed that fifty-one new lodges had set up since the last general session and only two lodges had been dropped during it's existence
 The report of the Grand Treasurer showed that he had received $l200O and paid out for death claims, sS,oO0 The Grand Reporter reported an in crease of 1880 in the membership. All the officers reports showed flattertng progress in the ranks of the order.
 The committees of Florida. Georgia and Louisiana decided to unite with Alabama in the formation of a supreme lodge.
 The five companies of the Uniform Rank that are attending the Grand Lodge assembly are making good showing under Major General E. C, Crawford.
 The most exciting event of today will be the election of the Grand Lodge officers. The banner lodge that is represented in the Grand Lodge is..'Bs Thoughtful Lodge No. 5, Pratt City and Beautiful Light No 16, of Birm- ingham," is looked on as close second
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
REUNION AT scoTTsvTLLE.
Confederate Veterans and Sons of Vet

G0mtG0GNHNG NGIGE8n8 GmU 9OnA
 CentervIlIe. July 1e.-(Spectal )-rhe Confederate Veterans and the Sons of Confederate Veterans are having a two
 A = large crowd attended yesterday and a splendid barbecue was served. Eloauent and patriotIS speeches pr.nTsr, wsrs ae,lveTeG aop. Tero@s @ r fT Fuller, s. DLogan and Senator Herbert B. Reynolds. Mayor W. H. Logan presided and introduce9 'nn n stheAsT the spacious pavilion the Scung people danced the hours away, A4 elaborate program will be presented today for the entertainmento or thoss Fby Judge W L. Pratt will be a fea. ture. John F. Goison of Bloeton is master of ceremonies and his splen- did managnment has eontrtbSted great
 The members of the Bibh County Farmers Union are having a two days session at Rocky. Church. about i've miles north of Centerville. Many peo- pie are attending these meetings and much interest is being manifested.
 Delegates and ministers of the Cnmber- land PresoyteTl;af H sassIon os h as Brent. near this place. Many able ministers and other persons connected with this branch of the Presbyterian church are in attendance. and many able sermons have been preached dur. ing the session. ,z-Sr =.
 From all reports the miners in the Blocton district who are out on a strike are very Iuiet and orderly, but seem firm in their position. The coal oper- ators are equally resolute and have placed d number of guards about their property.
 Misses Irene Rainey and Lizzie Wil- loughby of Birmingham are visiting friends in CentrevilIe.
 Preston Dobynes. who has been i'll with fever for several weeks, is re- garded considerably better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
Plan of Bonus to Players
 Is GroWing tn Popularity

The plan of providing bonus for the Climbers should they finish the season one. two. three. Is meeting with universal endorsement Already many of the fans have expressed their will ingness to contribute to the fund, and the general feeling appears to be that the team would receive from the con Summation of the plan an Inspiration which will so far to boost up their standing N
 By such scheme the interest of the people in the success of the Climbers will be actually demonstrated and the players cannot but feel a greater in- centive to do their best. In addition therc will be shown a confidence in the ability of the team to ascend the percentage scale which will in turn engender in the players similar con fidence.
 President Chambers is enthusiastical- ly in favor of the plan. He believes that 1t will benefit the team and will add consequently to the pleasure of the fans The finish of the 1905 season was so gloriously successful that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
THE RACES
Results at Brlehton Beach.


 Brighton Beach, N. r., July 1e.--- Cairngorm. closing with 2 rush in the final sixteenth, won the handicap, one mile and an eighth. at Brighton Beacn today, defeating Black Oak s & 6y a hTss. TSs finish was very close and exciting: The first three were on even terms at the eighth pole in the stretch and in hard drive. finished In the order
 First race. handicap; i've. and one half furlongs-Royal Captive, li2, SSttiMss {SS teMssartsS sS Sn S sseons finch, 97, (Gilbertl, 3 to l third. Time, I:07. Mauviette Trois Temps. Patsy. Tortbelino sententious and Verbatim
 Second race. mile and sixteenth Monocle, 100. (McCarthy), 4 to l. won; Molesley. 107. (McDaniell; ? to ! sec tSird Gna o0ai Tins 0s : 1:a7 Greeno, Dial Plate. N'Importe okenite. Cymbal and George c. Hall ran.
 Third race, selling six furlongs-Tne WTsssieas Dnsss aareSerits a0 ptiGo7 io7 {McSarthy), to second.- Gowan, io4. (Garner), 3 to i, third. Time. 1:13: Flora Ann, BoernA. Helen Shea. Alauda and Castie- ~JaS Foufth til' race handicap; mile and an eighth-CairngorFn, 115, (Duganl, to l. won; Black Oak. iio. lNotterl 5 to to 5' third. Time. ii5i. LaIiy. Mon tauk and D'Arkte ran uI,53.s
 Fifth race sellins fails and sixteenth Complete. 105. gMcCaheyl, zg 70 I. s. second; Chaplet. 11o. (Notter). 10 to Il third. Time. i:4S. Putgada, Long Ball, Florence IT. Faran dor, The Dane. Eari's Court Sukey's Son. and Winning
 Sixth race. 2.year-old; selling; Aye uriongs--Ruble. 10z. (E. Dugan), 5 to i, won: Ragman, 1osa (McCahey), to third Time, i:00 4-5. Prudent, Cha peron. Mugwump. Mystify, and Alber- tinus ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
STORE ssRoAsTN, YEARS"
Three Young Negroes are Taken fol
 Theft.

Three Young Negroes are Taken for
 Tke1t.
 Yearning for "roasin' years" and with the temptation of field of 1uxuriantly waving corn before their eyes, Will Smith. alias Boisey, Wade Fleming and 1t is alleged, the possessions of Primus Joseph in West End. and when they emerged from the concealing stalks of bidden fruit. 4
 The property stolen was too bulky to escape notice. and the owner was informed of the depredations of the the police the facts in the case. and the arrest of the negroes followed. They were apprehende by Officers William to-day afternoon and are now In cells at headquarters awaiting trial on the charge of larceny. The value of the corn stolen was stated as 45 cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
'' ''''' NOTICE
 TO CREDITORS
OF FIRST MEETING.

In the District Court of the United States. For the Middle District of Alabama. In Bankruptcy.
 In the matter of H c Champion, Bank rupt Post onico Montgomery, County Montgomery, Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adtudg- ed a bankrupt, under the Act of Congress entitled "An Act to Establish a Uniform system of Bankruptcy Throughout the United States" approved July 1st 1898, Q meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt Is called at the office of the undersigned Referee, in the United States Court House Mont tgomery. Alabama the 2Sth day of July next. at 10 o'clock. A. M to make proof of debts and for the election of a Trustee. and such other matters as are necessary and required by the Act of
 ASA E. sTRAlTON.
 Referee. Montgomery Ala. July 1s. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
DAMAGE TO RESIDENCE.
Fire Yesterday Morning Did Damage
 aa Lln...a aa w E. LlalmAa-

FIre 4esteFuay MOEnIlG Dlu .D1111sS
 Fire at 3:20 o'clock yesterday morn ing seriously damaged the residence of W. E. Raines 29 Cleveland Avenue. ing, burned with great rapfdity and had attained such headway when the firemcn reached the scene that their best efforts were required to keep the flames from spreading to adjacent dwellings, As it was. the house of w.. E. Alfred. 25 Cleveland Avenue was threatened with destruction, but escaped without serious damage.
 The Five Points and West End com. panies responded to the alarm, and the truck and chemical engine of the Madison Avenue station also lent their aid in combating the flames. The ori- gin of the fire is unknown.
 The loss which will probably reach $1 .OO0 is fully covered by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
HELD UP
FRYE,s GEOGRAPHY MAY NOT BE
 WINNER.
Because PubIishers are Selling In In- dlana Cheaper Than In Alabama Governor and superinfendcnt
 Isunneis Withhold Sig
 natures.

The ex ofacio members of the state Text Book Commission, tovernor Conner and Hon. Harry c. Gunnels, terday signed in duplicate contracts with Various publishing houses for the supply of books to the public schools VI All the contracts were signed except one, which has been held up: Neither the Governor nor Superintendent Gun nels would put his name to the agree mans Iishers who e received received the adoption for
 The cause of suspending the contract lies in the fact that the company hs ls same book for less money is claimed by members of the Text- BOOK Commission that Iudiana IS getting lne for the same geography which It IS proposed 10 sell in Alabama TOT sss cents.
 law whicn guarantees to this state as low price for any scnool books Wnlcn may be adopted as prevails In any other State or the Union. The Commis-- sion is said to have Known nothing or the Indiana situation untl after the adoption of the Frye Es0graphy. Al one Of it's subsequent sessions the sru- nor mas it that evidence was pres sntea in the form of a geography brought from Indiana bearing the stamp of the publishers and idenLlcal with the Ala 5,snes 5aa specimen cents Ts Rhe pfss at which Alabama had contracted for this book was SS cents.
 As to whether the publisher VIII come across with the reduced price rather than sacrifice its victory in Alabama is problematicaLs The opinion seemed to prevail yesterday that the CTS are said to put forth the claim that in Indiana the conditions of .deliv- cry to the State or distribution to the schools are such as to enable lower price.
 The contracts which were signed yes terday with the publishers are in trip- licate. One copy has been forwafded by the State Superintendent of Educs- ton and the third will be held on nie in the ofice of the Secretary of State, attached to the specimens of books to be supplied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
Preach Diplomat Injured.

Alencon, France, July l6-Eugene Etienne. who in the past has held the posts of Minister of War and Minister of the Interior in French cabinets, to- gether with his chaReur, was serious ly injured in an automobile accident near here today Madame Etienne was also badly hurt The automobile ran into a ditch while travelling at a high rate of speed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
TO INTRICATE POLICE.
They Are Said to Have Bet Money at

Race Track.
 New York, July 16.-That evidence to show that members Sof the police force participate in betting at the race tracks will be placed before the Kings County grand jury when 1t resumes it's Investigation next week, was asserted today.
 Bookmakers arrested at the track who have since secured immunity by offering to testify fully as to their op- erations it is said, have supplied this information.
 It is further reported that the SIP a day said to have been demanded of bookmakers for advance information concerning the races, was paid solely for the privileges of conducting bet ting.
 Indictments of important persons as a result of the race track inVestigation are promised early next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
FIFTEEN INNING GAME.
Gastonburg and Marion Play. n Tied

Contest.
 Marion. July 1s.-(special. )--The Y, NJ. c. A. of Marion and Glastonbury yesterday and 5. ,
 The game was perhaps the most in-- teresting and exciting amateur event of the season. The score was tied by Gastonburg in the ninth inning and fhen for six more Innings, the ath- 1etic youths battled for victory with out either crossing the plate. The game was called on account or daEk- Both pitchers were effective, Coffee vieIded but five hits and Forte nine Ssrtsr former student of the Marion T-stjt,ite and a member of the school hsIi taarn. caught for Gasronburg, and poz,er caught for Marion. ,, These strong amateur teams XII XII n1sv here today and etomorr0w. The taISr is alive with enthusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
ARE BEATEN
THEY PLAY NEW ORLEANS ELEVEN
 M INNINGS.
Round and Denver Goes Into The Box--Score Was t 2 to A.

New Orleans La. July 16--New Or leans defeated Birmingham today in the eleventh inning. Rohe walked, and was sacrificed to second by Dexter. Mill then beat out a Eunt to third and Rohe scored the winning run when Huber hit for two bases.
 Fritz pitched a steady game. allow ing the visitors but five hits.
 In the eleventh inning Turner's arm gave out and Deaver relieved him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
No ssss.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
oF FIRST MEETING.

OF FIRST MEETING. rn the District Court of the United statsa For the Middle District Of Alabama In Bankruptcy.
 Tn the matter of H. C. Cheatham Bank rupt Post Onlice Montgomery County Montgomery Alabama.
 The aforesaid party having been adjudE- ed a bankrupt. under the Act of Congress entitled 'An Act to Establtsh Uniforrn system of Bankruptcy Throughout the United Etates." approved July 1sts 1888. . meeting of the creditors of said Bankrupt fs called at the office of the undersigned RefeFes, in the United States Court House. Montgomery. Alabama. on the 2sth day of yuiy next at 10 o'clock A. NJ, to make proof of debts and for the election of a Trustee. and such other matters as are neceasary and required by the Act os
 ASA D. sTRATToN.
 RSfsrsa MontgemsT5. Alas InlS 1a. 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
n..- Ian RattIenhina.

Tol<io, July 1s-Arrangements are rapidly progressing for the building Of tv,o new battleships. The displace- went of these ships will be 2,s00 tons, th eir speed twenty knots, the armor twelve inches and their principal arma- nnent twelve twelve-inch guns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
EYLER IS EFFECTIVE
ATLANTA IS SHUT OUT BY LITTLE
 r ROCK
Home Pitcher Had the Champs at His moTey and Only Three Got to
 First Base.

Little Rock. Ark, July 6.--But three Atlanta men reached first base today, Eyler having the visitors completely at. his mercy in the opening game of the series.
 The locals scored in the first three innings three runs and thereafter the game was never In doubt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17

ner 10 3-4.. Hits apportfoned, of Tur- nor 3: of Deayer. l, Runs scored. off Turner 1; of Deaver 1 Two base hits. Lord. Huber. Stolen bases. Larsen. Rickert, Lord. Sacrafice hits. Huber. Dexter. Double plays. Hohe (unasEist- ed); Walters to Douglas. Struck out by Fritz 6; by Turner 6. Base on balls, on Turner {. Hit by pitcher. Passed Baii. MSsk. Lett sn basei New Orleans 10s Birmingham {. First on errors. New Orleans 2. Time, 2:27. Umpires-PfenninEer and Brown
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
Roaton M(aa Eanv.

Pittsburg, July is.-Pittsburg today hit the Boston pitcher freely and won Pittsburg .. 100 oil 21'-s II 1 Boston. .. 001 0O1 000-2 6 o
 Batteries-Willis and Gibson; Boul- les, Lindaman and Smith. Time. 1:40. Umpires, Rudderham and Rigler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
SOUTHATLANTTcLEAGUE
MfneOm Wlnn.

Macon Wans.
 Macon, July 16--After losing three straight games to Charleston. the To- calls defeated that team here today in a game marked by hard Hitting. Score: Macon =. ....... 900 0s3 2ts--s I4 5 Charleston .. =. GOO 0e2 120--5 Il 3 Batteries--Stowers and Robinson; O'Haloran, Mccarthy and Durlips
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
nroolrIxn Get. Three

Cincinnati, July 16.-Errors were re- sponsibie for all the runs scored by Brooklyn in today's game. Cincinnati hit wilhelm hard but could not bunch hits when they were needed.
 RH.E. Cincinnati .. 01G 100 110-l I3 6 Brookiyn.. ... 004 900 04n-s 0 Batteries-Dubuc, Doescher, Camp bell and Schlei; Wilhelm and Ritter. Time, 1853. Umpire, Klen1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17

summaryThr oase h,t. coilins, ein,na base, B. Becker. Base on balls. oil Viebahn 3. Struck out, by Viebahn 2. by Eyler 2. Time, 1:26. Empires, Car ponter and wheeler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
New YOrk Defeats Chicago.

NeW HOIk DeHe@ys CnIcnE0' defeated Chicago f to B.. a gift and two errors giving them a lead of two runs at the start. A pass and two hits after two outs scored the other two. Chicago. .U00 900 1o2-3 8 New York .. 200 020 00"-4 8 1
 Batteries-Reulbach and Moran: Ma theWson, McGinnity. CrandalI and Bres- nahan. Time. 2:02. Umpires. John stone and O'Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17

everyone feels trial at least should be given the plan t.
 Methods for collecting contributions have been considered and 1t has been decided to distribute slips In the form of promissory notes to pay to the Mont Subscribed, subject to the condition that the club finish one. two, three. The reproduction of the slip Is ap- pended:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PhlIIieg Win second.

PhiIIie8 Win sec0nd.
 St. Louis, July 16.--Philadelphia won the second game of the series today. The visitors gained a long lead at the start of the game and were in no st. Louis. 900 900 los--4 10 3 Philadelphia .. .302 900 o11--7 10 0 Batteries-Lush and Bliss; Corridor and Dooin. Time, 1:45. Umpire, Ems