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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
TELLS OF CHIcAGE CRAFT.
Methods of Inspector Barred By Witt

Methods of Inspector Barred By Witt
 Chicago, H., Sept. 13-Tn the "graft" trial of Police Inspector McCann here today, Sergeant O'Malley told of an al- legged interview between the accused inspector, Mike the Pike" Heitler. and Morris Shatz.
 q was called into Mccann's office. 1" said OMally, and Shatz was there com plaining that Mike the Pike was squeezing him out of his saloon. Shatz said he was paying $40 for police pro- tection and did not understand 1t. He said he had been paying the money for three months. McCann answered that none of the money had reached him. and he ordered me to go to the saloon and put the women out"
 On cross examination OMalley said he obeyed the order. but replied on re- direct examination that the women re. turned to the saloon almost at once Asked if he ever had arrested any of the women O'Malley stated that he had not. as he found on investigation that Mike the Pike" did not own 1t.
 Heitler and Shatz are both under in- dictment in connection with the graft charges
 The next witness was Julius Frank, brother of Louis Frank, who was on the stand for two days.
 The brothers also have been indicted in connection with the alleged collect ion of protection" money part or all of which Is alleged to nave gone to Inspector McCann.
 The new witness testified to the ownership of saloon and two illegal houses, and estimated the combined wealth of himself and brother at $1e0,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
sTEvENsoN's REQUEST FOR
 MORPHINE IS REFUSED

Luverne, Sept. 1s.-(speciai. )-wilI Stevenson, who Is charged with the killing of his wife and stepdaughter near Grady, is the only white man that has been locked in the iron cage in the county jail since Sheriff W. L. Ta- tum has been in office.
 The cell was full of negroes whep Stevenson was committed to jail, and the Sheriff placed the' negroes in rooms formerly occupied by white people and locked Stevenson in the cell and turn ed on the combination lock.
 Stevenson tried to secure morphine from the Sheriff Sunday morning claiming to have sick headache.
 It was thought by the Sheriff that he wanted to get several doses on hand and take them all at once, and thereby end his life. The Sheriff called in the county physician, who gave him mor- phine in a capsule and made him take it in his presence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
ANTS OF DALLAS
MANY ARE COMING TO MoNTGoM-
 FRY CONFERENCE
specsaI Train Will Not be Run as Whs Proposed--News of the Central City.

Selma. Sept. 1s.-(speciaL)--A spe- ciai train will not be operated out of Selma Wednesday morning over the Western Railway of Alabama for the meeting which will be held In Montgomery on that day. This decision was reached today by the leaders of the antis here after a con- sultation with local railroad offlciafs.
 While no special train will be ope- rated large number of Selmians wiii go to Montgomery on the early morn Ing train to attend the meeting. A number will also leave here tomorrow afternoon for Montgomery to attend the meeting.
 A great number of citizens from the western part of the State will pass through Selma tomorrow on their way to the meeting at Montgomery. The majority of these citizens from West Alabama will arrive in Selma on the night trains and remain here that night leaving the next morning.
 TO handle the large crowd which will leave here Wednesday morning for Montgomery the Western Railway of Alabama will operate extra touches on the early morning train out or Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
NeUs of Mobile Society

1 daughters Of MT. and Mrs. R. o. Har- ris. came up from Battles Wharf this morning and left this afternoon for the Agnes Scott School near Atlanta. Mrs. B. s. Huntington win leave 1 shortly for Lynchburg and from there will go to Washington to visit her neice. Mrs. E. M. Talcott.
 Miss Charity Vaughn has returned home after a pleasant visit to Miss Louise George In Atlanta
 Miss Ida Polk Ross will return to town on Wednesday from Point Clear and leave on Sunday for Sweet Brier Institute. Virginia.
 Mrs. E. F. Campbell left tonight for Chicago. New York and other points.
 Mrs. Marshall Higley is the guest of Mrs. Bestor Robertson at Sea Cliff.
 Mir. Carl Holzborn has returned from a trip to Canada.
 Mrs. E. L. Marechal and daughter, Miss Claudia Marechal, are In Merid- ian On e visit to her daughter, Mrs. Woods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
ALEXANDER WILL LEAVE.
Man Who aGve Trouble ro Police Of
 Mobile

Mobile.
 Mobile. Sept. S.-(SpcciaI. )--Agree- Ing 10 leave the city if the charge of Keeping gaming table was dismissed, Thomas Alexander, three times arrest ed for different offenses today was dasehaTged by the recorder.
 Alexander was first picked up on Rho charge of being a dangerous and suspicious character and his attorney Sued cut {. writ of habeas corpus and had him released before the Circuit Court.
 He had proceeded from the court room out a short distance when he was picked up hv Chief Giblin again charged with vagrancy. He fought this case before the recorder and beat it being ( snaissed by Recorder Cham Deriain. He had not come down the steps from the court room before he was again arrested charged with. kesring a gaming table.
 ReinE a stranger in Mobile, having been here bat a few months. he was unable to make a bond and remained in sail several days, until this morn ing. when he appeared in the record- er's court and agreed to leave the city, to which the police department agreed and he was freed and will leave the city within the next twenty-four h6ura.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
MOBILE GRAND JURY.
It win Begin It. work Next V

NJ Will Begin It's Work Next week
 Mobile. Sept. 13.-- Especial. )-Clerk James A Crane and Assistant Clerk E. J. Hewett of the city court arn busily engaged preparing for the sit- ting of the October grand jury which will open nession or TWO weeks nas Monday. adjourning Saturday two weeks later.
 The grand jury has been drawn by the commissioners together with petit Jurors to serve during the October term of the city court which will open
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Negro Educators Meet |.

Thomasville, Sept. 13.-(Special. J. A large assemblage of negroes, com- posed of delegates from Texas. Louis- iana. Mississippi. Georgia and Ala bama, held an educational assocla tlon meeting here. the latter part of the past week, under the auspices of the negro Methodist Church. The contri- buttons made during the associa tiop amounted to several thousand dollars. which will be used for a negro school of the Methodist denomination in Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
AcoeDt we.klex,. Res,enat,on.

Birmingham, Sept. 13-(Special.)- The Headquarters Committee of the Anti-Saloon League of Alabama today accepted the resignation or Judge S. D. Weakley, as general counsel for the league Judge Weakley is a candidate for Governor. Hence his resignation The Headquarters Committee decided to give every support to the campaign for the constitutional amendment Cor prohibition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Captain ColIett Dead.

Knoxville. Tenn, Sept. 13.-Capt. W, H. Collett died at his home here this morning He was 69 years of age. He was widely known over the South as the secretary of the famous Southern Building and Loan Association, of this city, which went into liquidation in 1888 He retired from active life four years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
O'NEAL AT LUVERNE.
Addresses Crenshaw County Voters Or
 Amendment

Addresses Crenshaw County Voters On
 Amendment.
 Luverne, Sept. 13.-(Special. )-Hon Emmett O'Neal spoke at the court house today to an enthusiastic audi ence. Ills speech was logical and to the point showing why the constitu- tional amendment should be defeated |. What he said was well taken by the many persons who heard him and they frequently interrupted him with long and loud applause.
 MT. O'Neal paid his respects to the Governor of the State. his sudden trip to Canada, to Brooks Lawrence and the Alabama Legislature.
 He concluded with an earnest appeal to the common sense and intelligence and not to the preJudices of the people to stand by their privileges and con- stftutional liberty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
COURT IN PENSACOLA
MANY CASES ARE ON THE CRIM-
 NAL DOCKET.
Beffce Recover . Fine Opal and Arrest Negro woman-Naval Stores Inspector is at
 Work.

Pensacola, Fla, Sept. 13.--(Special)- )-- The September term of the criminal court convened today with the largest number of cases on the docket of many terms. about seventy-five defendants being in court at one time in the af- ternoon
 The entire day was consumed in set- ting cases for trial and hearing pleas of defendants.
 The majority of the cases are for larceny. assault and battery and train riding,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
RANSOME-HOPE.
New York Man wm wed Girl of Sunny

New York Man VIII Wed Girl of Sunny
 south.
 Thomasville. Sept. 13.-(Special. J. An event of interest to occur at Sunny South Tuesday, September IA. is the marriage of Miss Mary Hope of Sunny South, and MT. William l.. Ransom of New York City.
 The young men who left during the week to attend college were: Jamie Forster, Massey Bedsole, Ned Scott. Allen Griffin, University of Alabama; Carl Pritchette, Frank Moseley George Dunaway, Auburn.
 Miss Mabel White left yesterday for Lafayette, where she will teach in the public schools.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
BALDWIN COUNTY NEWS.
Bay Minette Baseball Team Plays at
 RIncknher

Rlncknher.
 Bay Minette, Sept. 15.-(Special. J. A number of ball players from this place went to Blacksher Sunday and defeated the team of that town by the lopsided score ot IS to 8.
 James A. Carney. president, and B c. Miller, secretary of the Baldwin County Fair Association. have gone in- to the lower end of the county in an automobile, where they will take en- tries for the fair. They will take about a week for this work.
 The north end of the county has been canvassed and a large number of entries secured. Work has been be- gun on the fencing of the fair grounds, the ladies' auxiliary having the work under their supervision.
 The druggists of this place have de- cided that it is best for them to close their places of business on Sunday Nothing can be purchased now on that day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Cannot Issue Bonds.

Birmingham Sept 13-(Special.)- Because the bill was referred and re- ported back on the same day, the leg islative enactment which permitted Graymont, a suburb of Birmingham, to issue bonds to the amount of $20.O for sewerage and school purposes, has been declared unconstitutional.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
SUP TO TH ECoURT.,
Mobile Drunkard Is Fined By the R
 s0FdeP

eOrdeR.
 Mobile. Sept. 13.-tSpecial.l l--F Facing the recorder this morning clsrged with being drunk, James Kolb, caused much amusement in the court room when he told Judge Chamberlain "the case was up to him" and the .a'dge sentenced him to $50 or ninety days. After the officers statement that Kolb was drunk the judge asked Kolb what he had to say in answer to the charge.
 "It'R up to you," replied Kolb.
 Alright Il1 promptly dispose of it." said Judge Chamberlain and the fine Of $50 was assessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
JUDGE WANTS ROOM
ASKS LARGER QUARTERS FOE
 HOLDING COURT.
Board of Revenue and Road Comniis- sioners Hold Meeting--Profes- sor Bancroft Will Return
 te Mobile Schools.


 Mobile. Sept. 13.-(Special. )--The regular semi-monthly meeting of the Board of Revenue and Road Comrlis- sioners was held today and much bus mess transacted. although mostly of routine nature. Judge Berney of the Law and Equity Court appeared before the board and asked that his court room be enlarged as it was now too small to properly Transact his business. The matter was referred to the Finance Committee, with power to act.
 A freely signed petition was present. ed to the board asking that the county purchase the bridge over Dog River now built and operated by Benz and Cefalu. The matter after discussion was referred to the Finance Committed and attorney for investigation and re- port. To succeed John Bauer, resigned as road foreman. John M. Battiste was elected over three competitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Cifx Shes cnnntx.

Following a claim made and refused. City Attorney Boone has entered suit on behalf of the city against the coun. ty of Mobile, seeking the payment of $991.61, alleged to be due the city for water furnished the county. at the court house and the jail since 1901. The cases gives promise of going through all the courts before a final settlement is reached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Robs Federal Court omee

Birmingham. Sept. 13-(SpeciaL)-A burglar entered the office of the Clerk of the Federal Court here few nights ago. but nothing was round missing the next day. It has since been discoV cred that some important files arc missing and the aid of secret service men may be called m. There is nc clue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Inspectlng Naval stere.

Making an inspection of the naval stores storage yards in this section, M. Augustus Brown. State Inspector of that product under the laws of Flor ida, is here paying his first visit.
 Under the new State law, the State Inspector has supervision over all shipments into the State as we'll as the spirits and rosin manufactured here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

the session immediately after the ad journment of the grand jury.
 The october session of the grand jury will be very busy one as there are numerous cases to. be investigat- ed by that body during it's session Of two weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Professor Accepts,

Prof. G. R. Bancroft, formerly Of the Moundville Normal School, and rendered the principalship of the Jef- ferson Street School, Mobile. to suc- ceed c. F. vigor, who was elected as- sistant superintendent of the schools. has accepted the position, and today mo- tifed the local school officials of his acceptance. He Is well known fin Mo. bile, where he has taught in the public schools and the school authorities are gratif1ed that he will return.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Opal in Recovered.

Special officers today recovered fine opal which has been stolen several wsel<e ago from a local jeweler and arrested Alberta Benboe, a negress. in whose possession the ring was found. How the woman obtained the ring or carried out the robbery is not known, as the 5eweler had no recollections Of her visiting his store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Property Changes Hands,

The property Nos. "A and 76 Govern ment Street. known as the Spatz Bak. cry property, and occupied by that firm for a number of years, has been dis- posed of to Robert Hunter, of this city, for cash price of $10,000. The prop erty will be torn down and new build- ings erected. or those standing remod- eled entirely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Cigarette Starts Fire

Nashville, Tenn, Sept. 13.-Fire at Elizabethton, Texas, yesterday after noon believed to have been due to ci- garettes or spontaneous combustion, destroyed the furniture plant and blaming mills of the Bradley Lumber Company. The loss, including furni- ture. Is $6O,00O, insurance $20,00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

We are agents fort Lewis 60. Murray Hill. Cascade, And many others.. Four full quarts $500. Express prepaid. I. BERGMAN & CO.,,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 su-tu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Will Re Inferrea ues-e

The remains of Mrs. Blount who died at Cleveland, Tenn, early this morning will reach Selma tomorrow morning and will be carried to the residence of Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Keith, where the funeral services will be held at 10;30 o'clock and the interment will be had in Live Oak Cemetery.
 Mrs. Blount was formerly a resident nf this city and will be remembered by many of her former friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
The Whiskey Without Ihe Headache
 Bottled In Bond
 Green kiveF ( Full Quarts Exp. Paid .. ..... $0.0O Greil Trading Co.,, Pensacola. Fla. 2
Get Battleahip Contracts.

Washington, Sept. l3.-William Cramps Sons and Co.,, and the New York Shipbuilding Company. were to- day formally awarded the contracts for constructing one each of the new American Dreadnoughts, of 26,O00 tons to be officially known as the Wyoming and the Arkansas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Real Estate Trausfer.

In the office of Probate Judge P. II Pitts today there was filed deed con- veying from the Suttles and Jones Trading Company to the Suttles and Jones Company various tracts of land In the western part of the county The various tracts of land mentioned In the deed flied amount to about 5000 acres of land but the consideration for the same Is not mentioned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
sn1esmam I.oven JeweIM

James Morris, a travelling salesman, reported to the police this afternoon that some valuable jewelry has disap- peared from his room in a local hotel during last night and the officers have placed under arrest Carrie Marine, employed at the hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
pan nt rert Morean.

Mobile. Sept 13--(Special}--A jolly lot of young people came to town this morning from Point Clear and left for day at Fort Morgan Those who composed the party were Miss Fftz- patrick of Montgomery, Miss Waddell of Meridian, Mrs. Forbes and Miss Clara Ellen Forbes of Montgomery, and Mss Marie shaffer. This party. augu- mented by a number of young men, have been enjoying a house party at Point Clear. where they were the guests of Mrs. and Miss Forbes.
 Kitchen Shower.
 Among the many charming affairs given in honor of Miss Marie Arnold. whose marriage to Mir. Powell of Flo rala. Ala. is to be one of the inter- esting events of "Wednesday. none was more enjoyed than the kitchen show CT given this afternoon from to by Miss Lenora Jones.
 Pretty decorations, dainty refresh ments and a gathering of young friends or the fair bride-elect made a happy combination for this successful afternoon.
 Personnl NotD<.
 Misses Mary and Grace Harris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Many Go To Montromerv.

Nearly a hundred Selmians went to Montgomery this morning on the spe- cial train operated out of here by the Western Railway of Alabama to wit ness the game of baseball between Montgomery and New Orleans this af- ternoon. The majority of the excur- sionists returned to their homes here tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

send orders for Montgomery Beer % the Grefa Trading O., Pensacola. Fla. pS.00 per cask of 10 dos. pints F. O. B, Pensacoia. tu-thu-sa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Send orders for Montgomery Beer to the GreiI Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Fla. $500 per cask Of 10 dos. pints. F. o. B., Pensacola. tu-thu-sa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
MARINE NESwS.

New Orleans. Sept. 13.-Cleared: Strs. Heredia (Br.), Stevenson, Bocas del Toro via Belize, Port Barrios and Port Limon; Prudentia (Br.), Austin. Port Arthur.
 Port Eads. La, Sept. 13.-Rrrtved: Strs. Manchester Inventor (Br.), Payne Port Arthur; Lassell, Mcdonald, Phtla- delphia; Navigator (Nor.), Jacobsen, Ceiba; United States torpedo boat de- stroyer McDonough, Lieutenant Mitch ell, commander, Hampton Roads; United States torpedo boat Thornton, Leuten- ant Blakely, Hampton Roads; United States torpedo boat Tingey, Ensign Nixon, Hampton Roads; United States torpedo boat Wilkes, Ensign Pegram Hampton Roads.
 No departures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
Thrown Into Bankruptey.

The Owassa Mercantile Company Of Owassa, was thrown into involuntary bankruptcy today on petitions filed ir the United States Court by D. R. Bur- gess & Co.,, T. G. Bush Grocery Com pany and Alabama Corn Mills Company. no liabilities or assets being given. Mary c. Gates Is president of the com pany. A receiver will be asked for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Mobile, Sept. 13.-Arrlved: Strs. Crib (Nor.), Eide, Port Limon; Schrs. Henry Crosby. Crooks, San Juan; F. W. Pickles (Br.). Ryan. Caiparien.
 Cleared: Schr. Wate Feore, Whitney, Matanzas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
rrree Walker. c1nln,a

Athens. Sept. 1S.-(Special.)- 1.-The announcement of Hon. W. R. Walker of this place that he was a candidate for the vacancy on the Supreme Bench made by the resignation of Judge Dem son. meets with hearty favor in this section. He is recognized as one of the leading lawyers and has been for some time a member of the State Executive Committee, and his friends hope to see him appointed to the position. We are agents fort Lewis GO.
 Murray Hill.
 Cascade,
 And many others. Four full quarts s5.OO. Express prepaid.
 I. BERGMAN G& CO,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 su-tu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

E0ordam Gin Four Full Quarts ................ .&S.OO
 Express Paid Greil Trading Co.,, PensacoIa, Fla. 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14
socisI ana Per.ounl.

Mrs. W. c. Phillips who has been visiting in uniontown has returned to her home in Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Superior to Lemonade.
 H0rsford's Acid Phosphate. A teaspoonful added to a glass of cold water with sugar, makes a refreshing drink,
 -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Hon. H. F. Reese left Sunday on T visit to Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Personal NotD<. Misses Mary and Grace Harris
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Mrs. Cochran. of Lowndesboro, spent the day here with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Misses Augusta and Lucille Patter- son have returned home after visit ing in Benton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

A LEADER ~Briekman's" 100 proof Rye or Bourbon, per gallon, in glass $500. Express paid. |, BERGMAN & O.,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 au.tu- fin n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Misses Mary Anderson and Saidee Schwartz leave shortly for Monteval- 10. where they will enter college.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Mfr. Howard Say. of Montgomery, spent yesterday here with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

MT. Gilbert Nicholson. of Chicago Is here on short visit to her mother Mrs. Rebecca Nicholson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Hon. IT. F. Reese left Sunday on T visit to Atlanta. Ga.
 Mrs. Cochran. of Lowndesboro, spent the day here with friends. Misses Augusta and Lucile Patter- son have returned home after visit ing in Benton. MT. Gilbert Nicholson. of Chicago, | is here on a short visit to her mother Mrs. Rebecca Nicholson.
 Mir. and Mrs. Ed upson have return ed to their home in Athens, Ga, after Smith.
 Misses Dora Connolley and Mary l Ware have returned home after spending the summer in Chatauqua. N. Y.
 Miss Betty Howard, of Mulberry. is here visiting pr. and Mrs F. c. How ard. on Mabry street. ''9@t ts~H" en- Hon. W. B. Craig's private secretary, Mir. Allen of Talledega. is in the city. Mir. Paul Stewart, of Montgomery. spent yesterday here with relatives. Miss Lula Rhea Wise has returned home after a delightful stay in New York and Atlantic City Mir Howard Say. of Montgomery, spent yesterday here with friends
 Misses Mary Anderson and Saidee Schwartz leave shortly for Monteval- 10. where they will enter college. A LEADER
 GBrickman's" 100 proof Rye or Bourbon, per gallon, in glass $500. Express paid.
 nnErrxMAN R Cn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Mir. Carl Hoizborn has returne from a trip to Canada.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-14

Miss Lula Rhea Wise has returned home after a delightful stay In New York and Atlantic City.