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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
ALICEVILLE NEWS.
Amateur Baseball Team Prepares for
 Season.

Amateur Baseball Team Prepares fOi
 Aficeyille, March 23.-Manager c. R Horton of the Aliceville amateur base ball club has been. at work making the necessary preparation for the coming season, and has raised' a nice sum which will be used for the pur- chasing of a supply of new uniforms Work on the grounds will soon begin and the boys will soon be in prac- tice and ready to meet the best anna teur teams of the State. It Is hoped that an extensive schedule will be ar- ranged, and 1t is predicted that the team will be a winning aggregation.
 pr. w. w Duncan has gone to New York. where he will take special course in surgery. He expects to be gone several weeks.
 Miss Jamie Going of Birmingham is visiting the family of MT. John A. Somerville.'
 It was reported yesterday that MT. simpson King, who fell several days ago and received several pretty severe injuries, was in a dangerous conition. but the attending physician states that his condition is encouraging. and that there is a good prospect for his re- covery MT. King is Q citizen of Pleas ant Ridge, and is among the oldest men of the section.
 Mir. g. F. Crooks is at Fulton Springs for several days, and from there he will spend few days at Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
Capt. Odom tn Role of Fairy
 Godfather With an Auto Ride

Captain Odom of the Salvation Army has planned the role of the real fairy godfather, which. if materialized. will furnish the poor children of Montgom- cry with a treat such as they never dreamed of.
 Captain Odom's latest venture is an automobile ride, to penetrate some twenty or thirty miles into the >coun- try. to a picnicking ground near Pike Road. He is endeavoring to acquire the use of the machines, about twenty in all, for the days outing.
 The date set for the outing is April IS. and about 150 children will be in. on the picnic. The loan of several automobiles has been secured, through the solicitation of Captain Odom. and it is expected that the entire twenty will be procured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
PARKER TRIAL
 GOING SLOW Testimony Taking Is
 Tedious. STATE RESTS ITS CASE Defense Introduces Two Witnesses
 Late in the Day. es is Most Likely That the Case VIII Net Go to the Jury Until Late
 This Afternoon.

Through a long and tedious day bedtous to lawyers. witnesses, jury and tudge-the trial of Eli Parker. for the murder of T. J. Swearingen, dragged yesterday. Little of interest. and noth- ang of the sensational was revealed much of the ground traversed being that of the preliminary hearing.
 The State rested its case at about S:30 o'clock in the afternoon. and the !defehse started upon the introduction of its testimony, much of which was drawn from R. D. Lee and a Mir. Holt, . merchant and blacksmith. respective ly. of Bell Street.
 The days session. was broken by many recesses. the breaks in the mo- notony of taking testimony being nec- essary to relieve the jury and judge of the physical strain. occasioned by the long periods of sitting.
 At o'clock, court was adjourned by order of Judge Brown. to convene this morning at 9:30. It may be that the case will not go to the jury until late Wednesday night. if, indeed. 1t goes at all today. It Is understood that much testimony is to be in- troduced by the defense. and that the State has a number of witnesses to introduce in rebuttal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
DEGREES CONFERRED
TWELVE CANDIDATES TAKEN AT
 SECOND SESSION.
The Rites of Ancient and Aecep pted Scottish Rite of Freemaaonry
 Were We'll Attended Yes- terdtAy.

Degrees were conferred upon twelve candidates yesterday at the second session of the Convocation of the Ala bama Lodge. of Perfection. No l and Hermes Chapter, Rose Croix No. of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry. in the Valley of Mont gomery. Orient of Alabama.
 The rites were well attended. The Following program was observed:
 Tenth Degree. Flu of the Fifteen Venerable Master. J. Lionel Haas: Sem for Warden, M. Kahn; Secretary, Frank Pabst: Master of Ceremonies. Lee Well: Captain of Host. J. W. Terry; Guards, T. e. Foster. W. 1T. Tice.
 Eleventh Degree. Flu of the Twelve Venerable Master. George A. Beau champ; Senior Warden. Guy T. Smith; Junior Warden, Frank McPherson; Chancellor. J. M. DeCottes; Master of Ceremonies. A l.. Lehman: Captain of Host. E. s. Hugger: Zabud. Frank Pabst; Yosaphat. George Haardt: ven- erable Master. William F. Aldrich Senior Warden, J A. Ellsberry: Junior Warden, M. l.. Greil Master of Cere- monies. NJ. l.. Foster; Assistant Ex- pert Frank McPherson.
 Thirteenth Degree. Royal Arch of Solomon-venerabfe Master, Lawrence IT. Lee: Senior Warden. John N. Brow der; Junior Warden, A. L. Lehman: Master of Ceremonies, J. W. Terry: Expert, O. T. Nelson: Assistant Ex- pert. A. Moritz; Captain of Host, J. A. Ellsberry.
 Fourteenth Degree, Perfect Flu Venerable Master, George A. Beau champ; Senior Warden, E. J. Meyer: Junior Warden, H. c. Davidson: Ora tor, R. D. Quisenberry; Master of Ger emonies. Robert S.. Teague; Expert,
 
 McPherson; Captain of Hosts. E. s. Hugger: Tiler. W. H. Tice: Guards, J. F. Browder, W. B. Fisk. Jesse Davidson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
FUGITIVE IS SHOT
NEGROES GIVE CHASE TO MAN
 WHO ROBBED THEM.
James Derrick Was Captured Near Pike Road, After He Had Been Dropped by Bullet in the
 Head,

After stirring chase, from near Montgomery to within call of Pike Road, James Derrick, a negro burglar, was captured Monday night by Thomas Duncan and Henry Hoose. two negroes. whose housese were robbed. Derrick was shot. though not seriously wound ed. during the chase.
 The two negroes who lost by Der ricks pilfering, were tenants on the plantation of Hunter Vaughan. five miles from Montgomery. Their separ- ate houses were entered during the night by Derrick, and goods aken. The alarm was given, and the two joined forces, to follow the negro. On horse
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
Penn Mutual Officials Are
 Guests Of Their Local A Agents

'Montgomery's growth during the past five years has been phenomenal; it's marvellous" said George K. John- son. President of the Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company yesterday. after he had been sh own the city by the local agents of the company. Really" said MT. Johnson. 'Montgomerys growth is a tremendous surprise to me. am delighted with what I have seen. and the company will In the future be glad to accept more business from such a prosperous municipality" -z=,
 MT. Johnson's statements were voiced by all the members of the official party which were shown over Montgomery yesterday in automobiles The party was taken to the Country Club for lunch by the local agents, Messrs. Branch and Powell. Several promi
 nent Montgomerians were invited to be of the party. which included
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
WETUMPKA NEWS.
Mrs. A. B. Thornhiil Married to !. J.
 Murphy on Sunday.

Mrs. A. B. Thornhin Married to !. J
 Murphy on Sunday.
 Wetumpka. March 23.--tSpeciaI:)- A marriage of interest occurred Sun day when Mir. J. J. Murphy of Waco, Texu and Mrs. Annie B. Thornhtli were
 Mrs Thornhin was the daughter of the late w. H. Bachelor, and had lived in Wetumpka or its vicinity nearly all of her life. Her. first husband. MT. Peyton Thornhill. was member of one of Fillmore County's most prominent families.
 After the marriage. MT. and Mrs Murphy left for their future home in Waco. Tex.
 Mir. T. Leonard Macon Is quite i'll al hts home in West wetumpka.
 Miss Lacy Bell Fryer of Sumatra, Fla, Is spending several weeks In We tumpka as the guest of MT. and Mrs ~ pr. and Mrs. j. w. Gamble and Mrs w. M. Gambeil. are visiting relatives
 MT. W. H. Moore. who was called to Birmingham last week on account of the serious illness of his brother. Is still in attendance on him.
 MT Adolph Hohenberg has returned from a pleasure trip to Florida. Mrs. Hohenberg will remain in the land of flowers for a longer visit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

In the work. Mrs. F. F. F1inn. the teacher of the leading Sunday school class at, Pike. Road will cooperate fin selecting e ground for the days out ing. and In bringing her class. to join the children from Montgomery.
 head the Sunday school work of the Atlantic Province of the Salvation Army, with headauarters in Phiiadel- phia. win be in Montgomery on the day of the outing, and will attend the picnic, where the Adjutant will ad- dress the children. on young peoples work.
 Captain odom enters a plea for the loan of automobiles. announcing that he will stand guarantee that the cars will not be scratched or mutilated In any way. f;y
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
Severed Arm of Woman, Drisd
 and .Shrunken, Found in Field

over whieh thsa water of nearby ditch had noodsd. and he holds that the water brought the relic A mound. nssr the spot q which the severed arm was fstlnd. wass opened. and the labor. srs of Ar Stevens du6 into 1t for sey- sfai feet, bat failed to md the accoim- Danyihg parts. which by. all the lays of nature. should 10 with the arm. <
 Coroner Ttce ana Sheriff Hood were both notined of the ind. though there was- lethfnE that could be done. except probably search abodt the farm for other such bsfonkings of an erstwhile human beiRg. The arm itself was brought 10 the iaii.. Fa}
 The arm is evidently that of a wo. man, and probably . white woman, as the nails on the. wrinkled hands are long and narrow. and the hand slim. !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

l George K. Johnson, President of the company: R. c. Drayton. Financial Vice-President; John H. Humphreys, Secretary and Treasurer; Col Noah 4H. Piympton, of Boston. 0eorge s. Moi fett..~ IT,. of Atlanta. Judge W. H. Thomas pr. F. C. Stevenson. pr. w. M. Wflkerson, B. F.. Branch. Fred s. Bail. c. c. Zirkle. w. K. Moore. E. P. Pow ell. knd E. c. Branch.
 The members of the party wsrs driven over. thei city in automobiles, and every investment of the company inspected. by the officials. Every mem Der of the party expressed great satis- faction on the character of the invest bent. and stated that Tn the future more business would be thrown in Montgomery.
 The party left last night for Birm- ingliam. where they will inspect the conlpanyss investments in the mineral district. Fl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

It was creepy. grewsome sort of q thing. The beard of JHiier Pettus erinkled and crackied at the sight of 1t: the ''bloodhounds" In the back yard of the prison. always zsaious in iift- ing their voices to the distraction of folks about the vicinity of the jail Judge Jones and others-were awed into silence: nons saw tt but to shiver
 It was the arm of some person. prob ably woman. mummied and dried and shrunk. It was discovered on the land of J. B. Stevens. farmer of Cleveland avenue. yesterday. -
 The projecting bone showed that the how In the world 1t found It's way to the farm. several miles from the heart of the city. is the mystery of the af- fair. Mir. Stevens found 1t in nis field,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
MONTGOMERY AlrAzEs
 FORMER NEwspApERMAN

Lewis F. Fort, who was several years ago we'll known as . newspaper man in Montgomery. Mobile and New Orleans. was in Montgomery yesterday on business trip after an absence -oi twelve years.
 For the past eleven years Mir. Fort has been in New Mexico where he en- gagged in business ventures and has been highly successful. He has re- tired from the newspaper profession.
 Montgomery was revelation to the young man. He said he never expected to see such evidences of progress and prosperity on every hand as he saw yesterday in Montgomery.
 MT. Fort Is kinsman of the we'll Known Fort family of Russell county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

back. they took his trail, his flight having been noticed. Straight out the road. toward Pike Road, twelve miles from Montgomery, they went, and the fugitive ran before them,
 Several shots were fired, after he had been warned to stop, and one at last brought him down. He was struck in the head. but only slight scalp wound resulted. Derrick, stunned by the shot, was easily captured.
 He was tried before Justice Belser at Pike Road yesterday morning and brought to Montgomery to jail. being bound over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
BURGLARS LOOT NORTH
 MONTGOMERY STORE

Gaining entrance through a transom. burglars footed the store of J. W. Epperson, on the corner of Chandler and Proctor streets at some time Mon day night. the theft being discovered at the time of opening of the store on Tuesday morning.
 - The thieves boldly conveyed gro- ceries and merchandise. to the value of $100, from the store, placed them on a wagon, the tracks of which could be seen against the door, and drove away triumphantly.
 Officers of Sheriff Hood repaired to the scene, and the dogs were called into service, but with little results, as the traif was cold, and few, if any, clues were discernible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
WANT PRESIDENT GILES.

Tuscaloosa Tries to Keep Hend of
 Central College.
 Tuscaloosa. March 23.-(Special.)- Quite a number of business men and other citizens of this city held a meet ing in the Council Chamber of the City Hall last night for the purpose of discussing the necessity of retain ing pr. B. F. Giles as President of Central College.
 Dr. Giles has had position offered him as President of a college in An niston, Ala. which he has been con sidering favorably for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
SHAM BATTLE A DRAW.
Pelham Guards Fight Until Ammuni
 tiOn Gives Out

tiOn Gives Out
 Anniston. March 23.-(Special.) )-The sham battle engaged In by the mem- Oers of the Pelham Guards last night was interesting and exciting, furnish ing plenty of work and fun for the boys
 The company was divided into two squads, one commanded by Captain c. K. Woodruff and the other by Lieuten- ant Ben Sawyer.
 The battle occurred near the golf links in the eastern portion of the city Il,eutenant Sawyer left early in the night with his men and soon they were entrenched in a hollow. The wait then began. About o'clock Captain Woodruff's men came upon the ene- mys line. shot from the rife of a sentry told of the approach of the en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

 Mayor w. M. Faulk presided at the meeting last night and F. M. Moody was made secretary. A number O. short talks were made, among tht speakers being F. B. Blair. Hon. F. s Moody. Judge H. B. Foster, w. H
 Raiford and others. They spoke upor the value of the college to Tuscaloosa
 Several high tributes were paid tC President Giles as an educator and 2 Christian gentleman. campaign committee consisting of those presen
 and a number of others was appointed with Hon. F. S. Moody as chairman. |,
 A ub-committee was also appointed with F. c. Blair as chairman. to sugI gest to the large committee the pla1 of approaching the people. It wal stated that it was thought reason| able subscription would induce Dr Giles to remain in this city and everJ effort will be made to secure the del sired amount.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
FITZPATRICK'S CAFE, Luncheon March 24, 1909.

Vegetable Soup. Puree of Split Peas.
 Spring Onions. Spanish Mackerel l Italienne.
 Pommes Saratoga.
 Irish Stew. Dublin Style. Baker Macaroni a la Creole. Beignette. German Wine Sauce.
 Salad l Waldorf.
 Roast Pork. Apple Sauce. Potatoes au Gratin. Candied Yams. Corn Fritters. Orange Sherbert Coffee. Tea. Milk.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

emy and in the twfukling of an eye Lieutenant eawysrs mon were ready to defend their greunds.
 The nght was fast and furious. both aides sxhausting their ammunition, without being captured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

Drink "Old Pepper Whiskey,
 There's none better. Four full quarts, exp. paid. s c0. Greil Trading Co. PensacOla, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
TIGER HALF BLIND.
One-Eyed Man Sentenced for Selling
 WhfalGey on Sly.

WhislGey on Sly.
 Anniston. March 23.-(Special.)- Douglass Mitchell was not an entirely blind tiger. having one good eye in his cranium, but the officers came up on the blind side and succeeded in convicting him of the charge of sell ing whiskey. He was fined $100 and sentenced to six months at hard labor on the streets of Anniston at yester- day mornings session of police court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

Shut your eyes and follow the enOr- mOuss crowds buying our Cotton Seed Meal Mixture. Marks and Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
BANANAS CLEANED.

All Kinds of old Hats Renovated By
 Holt's Dye Works. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

Ask anybody about our great Cot ton Seed Meal Mixture. They ali know. Marks and Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
Hrother w,lIs.m n..x

Brother William Dead. Mobile. March 23.-Brothers William, in the world William Byrnes, of the
 Brothers of the Sacred Heart, died to-
 day, aged sixty eight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

Put up fin Glass Jugs. One gallon Cream of Kentucky,
 $500. Express paid. Greil Trading Co. PensacOla, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24

The tariff tangle sinks into insignifi canoe to the small boy beside the tan gle of his kite in the telegraph wires
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-24
M N;abs as,nse Mch. 26
Announcement

MT David R. Gooden and Miss Johnnis| Ella Wyne. colored, wish to announce theiI| marriage. which took place at the homs| of MT. and Mrs. s. c. Shepard. March %. at P. M.. 1909.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-22

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Arizona republican., 1909-03-22
S1oo REWARD.

This sum will be paid for any in formation leading to the identity of two persons who, for several months. have been engaged in the circulation of a certain islander concerning myself
 For some time a detective has been engaged on the case, and the origin of this slanderous report has been traced to a certain individual in COchise coun- ty, who. indicted for stealing public funds. sought his revenge in this fash ion. The funds necessary for spread ing il in the manner lately practiced here and in Mesa were provided by an- other individual, resident in Globe ac- tuated by similar motives of revenge
 On two separate occasions attempts were made to secure warrants from Judge Johnstone's court as regards this case, but, as Judge JohnstOne pointed out, Arizona has no islander law, and nothing could be done The case will go before the next grand jury under the conspiracy law, and more detailed evidence is now sought
 EDWARD N. BUCK.
Arizona republican., 1909-03-22
Choosing the Tetrazzinis of the Feath-
 cred World.

A few men and boys were already opening their boxes. and tshdeTly lift ing out strong little wooden cages with double wire fronts, designed to with stand the attacks of that relentless foe to bird life-the domestic cat. Meanwhile numbers had been chalked on to the wall along the side of the road with the object of showing each competitor his place. and one by one the owners of the feathered songsters took up their positions. until I count ed fifty-six competitors seated by the roadside. waiting for the signal to be- gin the contest
 During the interval of waiting I gathered from several communicative candidates that it is necessary to blind the little birds in these "concourS," as they would stop singing immediately they found themselves to be under ob- servation. The eye itself is not in- jured, however, the closed eyelids be- ing merely glued together. so to speak, by means of a slight touch with a hot iron. Needless to say, this op- eration must be performed by an eX- perienced hand, otherwise part of the lid may be left open, in which case the front of the cage must be covered. or the shy little occupant will not sing. One is relieved to know that it is quite possible to restore the birds sight by separating the closed lids.
 The success or failure of a bird en- tering in a contest depends upon the
Arizona republican., 1909-03-22
.S1. PATRICK'S DAY
 A KELVIN HOLIDAY
The Grsndest Ball Ever Held in the
 Camp

Kelvin, March 19.-(Special Corre- spondence of The Republican)-St
 Patrick's day was celebrated in the good oldfashioned way in this To- cality. Everybody had some green on, either on hats, clothing or shoes
 Everybody caught the spirit of the occasion. In the evening a St Pat rick's ball was on tap at the Kelvin opera house, which was well patron ized, there being a large crowd from Ray, Troy and the surrounding towns
 The music was furnished by a Kel- win and Ray combined orchestra, with piano accompaniment The mu- sic was of the highest standard. Everybody seemed to be on the jump all the time. The floor was in fine being waxed so that it shone like glass. There were many good dancers in the crowd, and if there had been any prizes for the best waltzer, the judges would have been in a quandary as to the best one. Frank Cain, of Troy, and Mrs. F.. Crellin, former winners of prize waltZes, were there and would have had to do some fancy steps to hold their titles. It was the biggest crowd ever seen on one dance floor in this section at one time, and it was pro-
Arizona republican., 1909-03-22

nounced a bowling success. Much credit is due the excellent manage ment of the reception committee. They endeavored to make each ac- quainted. taking care of the ladies' wraps, etc, and for the excellent pro- gram they arranged.
 The committee was as follows: Messrs. Johnson, Moore, Zachry and Meisch. MT. Nalle was floor mana ger.
 One. event in particular MT Nalle, the floor manager, was proud of was the successful grand march. There must have been nearly one hundred people in the march, which gave the ball such an impetus that it never stopped until late the following morn ing.
 Building is going steadily on in this section. Denny Lynch has com pleted his home and is having the in terior fixed to suit his taste The Philips building is having a bath section put in in preparation for the coming summer
 John Summers, Henness & Giffin's bookkeeper, has resigned and gone to Phoenix
Arizona republican., 1909-03-22
Hundreds Rush to the Gold
 Mountain Find PHONOL|TE AND RHY0L|TE
Colorado and Nevada Men Look Upon These Forma- tions as Old Friends--Re- newed Youthfulness of an Old Mining Country.

Bouse. Ariz., March 19.-(Special Correspondence of The Republican)- That Bouse and the Colorado country has a well developed case of the gold fever is putting it mildly. The new gold strikes continue to be the main subject of conversation on every side and people are rushing into the strikes as fast as possible Today there was not a rig or horse of any kind to be found in Bouse and many had to stay in town or walk. The two automobiles are very busy in the Swansea trade and cannot be used to take people to the new gold strikes. A good line of automobiles could make fortune run ming from Rouse to sthe new gold strikes at this time, and from the more favorable reports obtained from the hills the rush has but barely started. The home people have all been out and located claims but the outside people have just begun to come in and by