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Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09

CHARLES GOFTTLER, manager of
1.-THE Girl Question" narrowly
~ escaped serious injury yesterday
afternoon when he was thrown from
an automobile driven by Miss Mar
guerite de Won, the company's SOU
brette, as the car rounded curve pc
tween here and the Los Angeles os-
trich farm. The auto was the Dig
sightseeing vehicle operated by tne
Ostrich Farm company. Mr.. Goettler,
who was in the rear seat, was thrown
to one side, one of the chorus girls
following him. Neither was hurt, pc
yond slight scratches and bruises az
though the machine was travelling at
high rate of speed at the time the
accident occurred.
Members of the Girl Question
company, now playing at the Mason
were guests of the Ostrich Farm man
agement on a trip to the farm ana,
later on, drive to Pasadena. On tne
honneward trip Miss de Won sat with
the chauffeur She began asking ques-
tions about the management of the pls
machine and finally the driver, not eN-
pecting an acceptance of his oner,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09
BOY AGED ELEVEN STEALS
BICYCLES BY WHOLESALE
confesses That He and Two Conn.,
panions Have Made Away with
Fifteen Within the
Past Month

Louis Gonzales, aged II years, liv-
ing with his parents at 25S7 Malabar
street, was arrested last night by De-
tectives Hosick and Zeigler and sent
to the detention home on charge of
petit larceny.
The boy confessed that, with two
companions, he had stolen fifteen BIZ
cycles within the past month.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09
RUSSIANS FIGHT ABOUT
BALKAN WAR SITUATION
Local Subjects of the czar Engage in
Alteration and Resort to Use
of Fists to Settle
Differences

Alexander Vlademir Mechickoff and
Michael Febrikoff Shuben, local sub
jects of Czar Nicholas, engaged in an
argument on Vignes street last night
over the Bulgarian situation and
wound up in game of fisticuffs.
Patrolmen Watt and Mumford used
their good offices to placate the bel
ligerents. but not being able, to bring
about an amicable settlement sent both
to jail. Their differences will be ar
bitrated by Judge Chambers this morn
ing. The Russians are charged with
disturbing the peace.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09

The Jolly Old Ladies' club of Santa
Monica celebrated it's annual meeting
with a banquet at the Pompeilan cafe
at Naples Wednesday. There are just
twelve members of this unique club,
each of whom is 60 years old or over,
and no one is eligible to membership
unless she has reached that age. The
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09
parlor Car to San JOAQUIN valley

The new trains on the Southern Pacific
between Los Angeles and Fresno from Los
Angeles daily at 1896 a. m. and from Fresno
at $3.50 a. m, now carry paror car between
those points. ride through the San
Tehachapi Loop is thus made one of greater
enjoyment Details of this new service may
be obtained at ticket offices. 900 S. Spring
ST.. or at Arcade station, Fifth and Central
avenue.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-10-09
We want lt An,

Thirty days considered cash. We want
all the piano business fc~ the rest of
the month. We are generally willing
to divide. but 800 pianos must be sold.
No money required. but 81 for 81 for
cash In 80 days. as advertised. Bart
lett Music Co.. 2S1 Broadway. opp. city
hall 9-27-x
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

the same amount of money spent on a street necessary to be graded in many places before any paving is possible.
 Charleston also possesses a drive way along the water front that Is a great advertisement for the city. Gal weston in its extensive sea wall and asphalted driveway also has q good advertisement, but Montgomery and her closely populated residential street has a better advertisement in it's as- phalt.
 Figures from the city engineers office show that $29,079 was spent by the city In asphalting South Hull Street last summer from Washington Avenue to South Street, and that$5s.- 593.50 was spent in grading. sidewalk ing and asphalting the street from South Street to Fielder Street. Of this large sum $13.- 59S.50 was spent on the sidewalking from South to Fielder Street while the remainder was used In cutting down the grade of Bellinger Kill filling in the bottom from Finley Avenue. and asphalting.
 Little as one thinks the paving of Hull Street cost the Traction Company pretty sum. By the city laws 1t is required of the Traction Company to pave in between, their tracks with brick. and for a distance of one and a half feet on the outside of the rails. By this provision the property owner has his assessment materially decreased
 But not only has Hull Street been paved. Montgomery Street from Moul- ton. to Five 7 Dints has been laid with bitulithic part of the streets sidewalk ing has been done. and the grade of the street materially improved, Clay ton Street is about to be paved with either asphalt or bitulithic. With this paving residents in the western part of the city may have their choice of three streets too reach the center of business, especially as S,oldthWait Street connecting .MidlFed with. Five Points Is being paved with asphalt at the present time.
 With all of this paving done in the last year Montgomery is in a position to boast herself much upon her fine streets and sidewalks. The claim that the city Is one of the best paved in the south is made wlth the material evidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
HEADED FOR
 WASHINGTON To Talk Commerce With MT. Roosevelt. MR. DAVE ON COMMITTEE Appointment by Wire is Made for
 Saturday Morning. VIII Present Matter of Southern Com merciaI Congress To President
 And Probably Interest
 Members of Cabinet.
MR. DAVE ON COMMITTEE

If has been decided by the commer- cal interest of the South that Secre- tary G. Grosvenor Dave, of the Mont gomery Commercial Club; J. A. BetJa . men. State Immigrant Commissioner or Georgia and Edwin L. Quarles or the Chamber of Commerce Of Peterspurs' Va. are Co present the matter or the Southern Commercial Congress to Pres ident Roosevelt, and in response to telegram from Mir. Loeb, President Rooseyelt,s secretary, in which MT. Roosevelt has appointed Saturday morning at 11:30 o'clock as the tune for the conference, the representatives of the Southern commercial interests are to leave for Washington this morn ing. .S Mo .o,.I conseryation Commission, Secre. tarv straus, of the Department or Cammerce and Labor, Secretary Of Ag- ,,cuttura Wilson, and James R. Gat' esld Secretary of the Department or tha Interior. who have for some time haen corresponding with MT. Dave ana lending their influence to the better ;nent of the interests Of the Soutncrh Con..1ercial Congress, will very nkely he present at the meeting or the Free~ ident and the Southerners.
 srha Southern Commercial Congress ,.,lI be held in Washington early in Dacember, and Is formed for the pur- roaa of calling the attention of the Ma . f,on to the resources and interests ot inc South, to bring the South greater eelf-knowledge and through the use ot the language of commerce to introduce a fuller, truer. and more complete un- ion of the interests of the South now undeveloped and partially developed, a,d inc kindred manufacturing and ~.hars interests of the rest of the country.
 gtill deeper purpose of the meet ing will 1e to lift from the country through a thorough knowledge of the workings and conditions of all sec- tIons. the burden of all previous mis- understandings.
 The Southern Commercial Congress will be held just before the convention of the National Conservation Commits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
IF PRAYERS AVAIL NOT ONE
 WAY THEY WILL ANOTHER
singIeton's supplicntlons Before and
 After Court Win Freedom.

That earnest prayers are answered was demonstrated Thursday evening in police court. D. A. Singleton, white man, who had been arrested for being drunk on the streets the night before, was dismissed.
 singleton. the night of his arrest. made the police barracks creepy with deep muttered applications shat came in a continuous stream from his cell all night. The usual air U. gayety about the place. the singing of the ne- gro prisoners and laugh of the guard on duty were painfully absent. ln- stead. the deep -chested rumbis of the application for freedom --.erberated through the hushed corridors like the sound of surf after a storm on bar ren coast.
 Sergeant Happy" Morreil. usually debonnair jaunty. and haloed With an atmosphere Of jocularity. looked droopy about the corners of his mouth and gnawed the end of his cigar in pain fuI uneasiness. Captain Smit.- cut him. self twice at both his o'clock and midnight slaves, and Patrolman Canty stsrn-visaged, calm and deeply anecteu punctuated the melancholy supplication every twenty minutes win an an Sh as sincere and heartfelt as II was sonorous.
 Cantey had arrested Singleton and wanted to see him free so he could go hom9 and never come back to Mo't l. eomery and get drunk on the street any more.
 When Judge Baber politely asked the defendant to be sworn in police court, the prisoner raised both hands took a deep breath. and was about 70 invoke some more. put the man on the high seat was busy and as the lace ol the prisoner was so woe-begone' and the advent of another supplcation Was so imminent. that to cut matters short and because the officer making the ar rest was not present to test-sy. Single ton was told to fold his tents and de- mart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
DOCTORS OF BIBB.
They Call Meeting At BloctOn To Ois
 cusn Tubereulosis.


 cuss Tuberculosis.
 Centreville, Oct. 1.--CSpecial. )-The members of the Bibb County Medical Association are arranging to have public meeting at Blocton Tuesday night of next week. The meeting will be to discuss tubercul9si
 At this meeting besides discussions by a number of the memoers of the society, addresses will be delivered by Dr. w. H. Sanders, of Montgomery pr. B. l.. wyman, pr. W G. Hatri- son and pr. W. H. Fell. of Birlning- ham.
 Quite a number of printed invitations have been sent out by the officers or the Medical Society of th's county.
 The many friends of pr. J. F.. Alexander who nsst with serious at- cident at the Methodist Church at Blocton last Sunday. were greatly sh ock ed to learn of his misfortune. pr. Alexander Is president of the Bibb County Medical Association and Is very popular with the people of 9ioo county.
 The 3-year-old son of John E.. Fancher of this place died yesterday from a complication of diseases and was buried at the cemetery here this morning.
 Chancery Court will convene here on Monday of next week with Chancellor Thomas H. Smith of Mobile presld- ing.
 The non-jury term Of the county court for the Blocton dlyisiol I will bo held at Blocton on Moadly next. Inc docket is not heavy and the cali will probably be completed in one day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
TO SEEK MANDAMUS
MAYOR-ELECT GUNTER WANTS
 CITY's INDEPENDENCE.
Repeats Intention to Secure Direct Apportionment and Disburse- ment of school Funds to
 Incorporated Points.

Although october 1 has gone by and the State Department of Education Thursday apportioned the States com mon school fund among the several counties, Mayor-eleet Gaston Gunter reiterated Thursday his intention to institute proceedings by which he hopes the city sof Montgomery will get It's share of the school money di- rect from the State instead of through the county superintendent of eduea- ton.
 Mir. Gunter could not say just when he will bring the court proceedings It is rumored that he is about to en- list the support of municipal authori- ties other than Montgomery in the now move.
 There are two aims in such a prop osftion. The county boards of educa- ton in all counties have heretofore exercised the authority to apportior the funds to every district therein. oi which the city is considered one. The city authorities want independence oi this apportionment. They seek to have the money distributed to the city boards direct from the State and ap. portioned by the State Superintendent of Education.
 the four per cent. commission allowed under the statute to the county SUI. perintendents of education for hand. ling the funds.
 october is the day set by law fo, the States apportionment to the coun. ties. This was done Thursday by tho clerical force of State Superintendent Gunnels. The county boards had mail ed to them statements of the exac amount of the general fund that lies to their credit in the State Treasury This will be checked out by the Au. ditor's warrants as the teachers pay. rolls are apDSoved and sent in to tn, State Department.
 1t Is said, however. that 1t Is neve, too late for the bringing of manda. mus ar other proceedings as that con. templated by Mir. Gunter and that tn, passing of October l does not preiu, dice the chances of a victory. It I, possible that he may make the conn. ty boards the object of his attack in. stead of the State Superintendent Whatever the form of proceedings fl will resolve itself into the question oi whether the section of the Municipal Code bill declaring for the independ. ence of the. cities in school finance i, constitutional. Attorney General Alex. NJ. Garber has ruled that it is unconstltutional and also conflicts with Sections 1761 and I765 of ths new Alabama Code.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
ReceptIon to FacnItx.

Tuscaloosa. Oct. 1.-(Special.) )-Pres- ident and Mrs. Abercrombie entertain ed the members of the University fa- culty at their home at the University. They were assisted in receiving by Dr. and Mrs. James T. Rood Mrs Rood was Miss Myrtle Merrill and is Mrs. Abercrombie's sister. her marriage occurring in the summer The guests numbered about fifty and the evening was spent in getting acquainted, as there are many new members of the faculty. Music was rendered during the evening by Ormond Somerville, F. G. Stickney, Miss Lucille Thorington. and pr. and Mrs. Rood. Frappe was served during the evening. and later a two-course luncheon was greatly en- joyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
.SELMASCHOOLS OPEN
LARGE ENROLMENT OF PUPILS
 IS REPORTED.
Methcdists of the Central City Begin . Celebration and pr. Thomas
 M. Owen WEI Speak.

Selma, Oct. 1.--(SpeciaI. .)-The open. ing of the public schools of the city took place this morning and in each of the three white public schools there was a large enrolment.
 Besides the city public schools a number of private school salso began their sessions this morning.
 More pupils were enrolled at the Dallas Academy, the principal school of the city. than at any of the other schools. The enrolment at this school today was 457 pupils and this num- Der will probably be increased to 500 by the early part of next week.
 The enrolment at the Baker school was large and all of the children that could be accommodated were taken.
 The new city school in the eastern part of the city which was established during the past session was well att tended today and g large number of small children were listed for the scholastic year.
 The Clark School for the negro chiI- dren was opened this morning and the enrolment of sch olars there and those who applied for enrolment was greater than it had been upon previous open ings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
CHRIsTIAN-DoNOHO.
Beautiful Wedding Is Celebrated tn
 TuaenlO0sa.

Tusen100sa.
 Tuscaloosa, Oct. l.-(Special.) )--1 ne marriage of MT. Thomas W. Christian and Miss Elizabeth Atteberry Donoho occurred at the First Baptist Church last night. Rev. L. O. Dawson perform ing the ceremony. j1
 Miss Stella Searcy Harris presided at the organ and played before the ceremony. Lohengrtn's wedding march was used for the entrance of the bridal party and Mendelssohn's march as the occasional. Annie Laurie" being softly played during the ceremony.
 The briday party entered as follows: Ush CTS. M T. Ormond and E. c. Snow, Charles Finn and James H. Fitts, Jr.. groomsmen and bridesmaids. John Donoho and Miss Mary Emily Fiji -s: Tom Garner and Miss Annalee Fitts: T. J. Hill and Miss Stella Searcy: J. A Searcy and Miss Stella Browns: Alfred NJ Shook and Miss Elm ,Donoho-
 The maid of honor, Miss Anna Taylor Donoho. sister of the bride. entered alone. just preceding the bride. who entered on the arm of her father, IA. Banks Donoho. They were met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man, " Hugo Friedman.
 The bride wore a gown of white mes saline and carried a shower bouquet of white roses, lilies of the valley and maiden hair ferns. The maid of honor wore a gown of white cloth, made princess, and carried a Iuquet of pink roses The bridesmaids wore white null princess gowns with direc- toire sashes and carried bouquets of white roses and ferns, tied with tulle.
 The young couple left for visit to Washington, New York and other East ern points On their return they will be at home with the groom's parents in Northport.
 The bride is the daughter of MT. and Mrs Banks Donoho. the former a we'll known citizen of this city. She was reared here and is very attractive. having many friends and admirers.
 The bridegroom is the son of c. W. Christian of Northp0rt. He is a busi- ness man and has many friends both in Northport and in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

!. Sanford. in opelika Wednesday evening at 7s3o o'clock.
 The home was beautifully decorat- ed or the occasion.
 The wedding march was rendered by the Opelika orchestra.
 The bride entered on the arm or her oldest brother. Hon. W. H. sam ford. of Troy, and was met at the al tar by the bride groom and his best man. Mir. Sam Giles of Atlanta. The ceremony was performed by Rev A. P. McFerrin. pastor of the First Meth odist Church.
 The bridal couple were the recip- ients of many beautiful and costly presents.
 Mir. and Mrs. Giles went to Atlanta. where they will make their home.
 Mrs. Giles. as Miss Carrie Sanford. was one of the most popular young woman of Opelika, while the groom Is prominent business man of Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
PAVING ACTIVITY
HULL STREET HAS BEEN CoNPLET.
 EY AsPHALTED.
Figures Show That &S7. .672.5O Wss Spent by City to Complete Big Job
 Other Paving Done.

Asphalt now stretches without a break for the whole two miles of South Hull Street. The big job has been completed, and Wedensday saw the workmen busy removing the last pieces of paving machinery, and the last bit of worthless material from the magnificent drive way. Auto machines of Montgomery are in the seventh heave
 Citizens of Montgomery may now boast themselves and their city. on possessing one of the finest stretches of asphalt laid in the south. Perhaps Savannah may possess longer stretch es of asphalt driveways, but then the 1atness of the seacoast city permits a more extensive laying of asphalt on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Limestone County Fair.

Athens, Oct. 1.-tSpecial.)-The dates for the Limestone County Fair have been decided on and the fair will open on October 1st. and continue for three days. The first day will be de- voted to horses and cattle, the after moons given each day to races, The second day will be devoted to saddle stock. cattle, sheep and goats, pacing and running races in the afternoon. Third day, stallions, brood, mares. colts, etc, running and pacing in the al ffnruoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
LEE MURDER TRIAL.
Case. Against Bailey and CuIpepper
 Are Set.

opelika. Oct 1.-(Special )-The trial of sam H. Bailey, for >the, killing of Lee Allen, will begin. Tuesday morning October 6
 The defendant was arraigned be- fore Judge Barnett this morning, his case was set for that date, and n snecial venue of fifty jurors was drawn to serve on the case.
 The case of George Harper and John Henry Smith, charged with murder in the first degree. have been set for trial Monday October 5.
 JJhland Culpepper, charged with killing the little Haden girl near Phentx City about two weeks ago. has been arraigned before Judge Barnett, and his case has been set for trial, Thursday October 8. He is charged with murder In the first degree.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Tuscaloosa Grand J.-

Tuscaloosa. Oct. 1.-(SpeciaI.)-The grand jury of Tuscaloosa County, which has been in session since Sept. 2, closed it's Iabors yesterday and sub mitted it's report of the work done. This has been the longest term that has ever been held in this county and there has been large amount of work done. There were 200 cases docketed, over 500 witnesses examined, and 176 true bilIn were found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
no Vote On Stock Law.

Athens. Oct. 1.-tSpecial.)-The peo- pie of this county are going to vote on a general stock law at the regular election. It is believed that the time Is now ripe for such a law in this county and the farmers in a majority of the beats are ready to fence their own stick rather than fence against the stock of all their neighbors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Funeral of Pete schehr.

Services over the remains of Pete Schehr the brick mason who was found dead yesterday afternoon in the wilkinson residence. which Is being built on Fremont street, were held this morning and the remains were inferred in Live Oak Cemetery.
 A telegram from brother of the deceased late yesterday afternoon orr dered the tnterment ito take place In Selma.
 MT. Schehr came to Selma about two years ago from Cincinnati and had worked for various contractors here. He was we'll liked by all who knew him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Wickernham in Selma.

President c. A. Wickersham. of the Atlanta and West Point Route and the Western Railway of Alabama, un- der whose management the Selma Street and Suburban Railway Is being operated. came to Selma last night and spent the morning here, leaving at 1 o'clock this afternoon for Atlanta.
 While in Selma MT. Wickersham gave out no information in regards to the Selma electric line and while it has not been made public, 1t is generally known that the line Is being operated under his management for Mrs. Ab- bolt.
 It Is understood that for the present there will be no change in the policy or method of the operation of the car line. 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Hard She'll Cran-, sparish Mackrei, Fresh Oysters, All Kinds of Meats and Vegetables: Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
DON'T GET CAUGHT.
MISS SANFORD WEEDS.

Let HOIt's Dye Works clean last falls suit before the cold comes. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Alabama Postmaaters.

Washington, Oct. ct..1.-Postmaster ap- pointed. Harpersville. Shelby county, Rhode Lane; Mulga. Jefferson oouR- tY, Bowie s. TutwileS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
Dedication Exercises Bexln.

The exercises attendant upon the dedication ceremonies which will be held at the Church Street Methodist Church Sunday began at that church tonight when Hon. H. H. Stewart de- livered an address on "Methodism in Sa1fna"
 The exercises were heard by a large audience which filled the church. The address was a most pleasing one.
 At the Church Street Methodist Church tomorrow night Dr.. T. M. owen, of Montgomery, will deliver an address on "Methodism in Alabama" ["
 Saturday night there will be gen. eral meeting of the male members of the. church.
 Sunday morning and night Bishop Candler, of Atlanta, will preach the dedication sermons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Daughter of Late Governor Bride of
 Atlanta Man.
 Opelika. Oct. 1.-(Special. )-Miss Caroline Sanford and Mir. William Charlton Giles. were married at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. W.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

sion and the Rivers and Harbcrs con- vention. and while the United States Congress is in session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02
ro nnen nEondnx Night.

The night school or the IOunB Mems Christian Association which will be under a competent instructor will be opened Monday night.
 meeting of all of the young men of the city who are interested in se- curing d better. education has been called to be held at the association building tomorrow night and there is no doubt that the meeting will be largely attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Miss Alice Allison has returned to her home in Carlowsville after visit ing friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-02

Mr. and Mrs. Morris Hoenberg and Mrs. Rodenberg have returned tC their home in Wetumpka after shorl stay here.