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The oasis., 1909-10-30
NocALEs NOTES.

Mrs. Ralph M. Parsons is enter taining this afternoon at her home on Grand avenue.
 Sunday Mir. E. D. Miller of the Border Vidette, went to Cananea, accompanied by Mrs. Miller and Miss Miller.
 1.-The American Lady," the most elegant and stylish shoe made. Sold only at the Red House, Ramon Vasquez.
 Monday the first shipment of oranges from Sonora crossed the line at Nogales. There were four carloads in the shipment.
 Tuesday there was at Nogales MT. Abel de la Ossa of Lochiel, his mother, Mrs. Carolina de la Ossa, and his sister, Miss Diana de la Ossa, who visited the line city as witnesses in land contest case.
 MT. A. D. Leard, long at Minas Prietas, one of the old guard of mining men working in Sonora, was at Nogales this week. We'd nesday he went to Cananea. MT. Leard has been in the Altar dis trict the past two years.
 A small block of National Con- solidated Mining Company's stock is offered for sale at bargain Apply the THE OASIS office. If
 The post office at Lochiel, Santa Cruz county, which was abandoned some years ago, has been re-estab- lished, and Mrs. Clotilde B. Carey has been appointed and qualified as postmaster. The office resumed business on the 18th inst.
 Sunday Sheriff Harry J. Saxon went to Florence, to deliver at the penitentiary Casiano Romero, the man convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Edwin Egan. MT. Saxon re- turned home Wednesday evening.
 Last Saturday the district court finished the business in hand and went into recess which will con- tinue until the Saturday preceding opening of the April term next year Should there arise any necessity for session of the court the recess can be terminated and the business transacted without having to call a special term. In the session just closed the calendar was well cleared.
 The town has done a great deal of work on Grand avenue below the bridge across the arroyo neal the round house. The street has been widened and graded and made much more attractive and convent. ent for use. Formerly there wa; but narrow roadway, and ir places it was hardly of sufficient width to permit two teams to pass The bank has been cut back ir places as far as twenty feet ol more, and the road way has beer graded and widened. Now it is {
The oasis., 1909-10-30

has been done in first class man. ner.
 Sunday MT. Henry Levin went to Cananea on business.
 An elegant line of Mems Shirts that surpass any other shown in Nogales just arrived. Drop in and ask to see them at The Boston Store Inc. *
 Tuesday morning Mark Lulley went to Tucson to attend meeting of the Joplin Mining Company, which has several valuable prop critics in the Santa Rita mountains.
 A delightful winter climate, charming scenery, fine boating, good fishing and hunting, and fine hotel at which to put up-the Albin-beside the waters of Guay- mas bay. *
 Mir. and Mrs. 0. w.. Harter, formerly of Mowry, more recently at the Alto camp, In the Santa Rita mountains, are at Parker, Arizona, where they have located recently.
 POSITION WANTED: A competent mine superintendent, with long ex- perience in Mexico, understanding Mexican labor thoroughly, and be- ing also practical assayer, is open to an engagement. Address THE OASIS. At.
 Saturday last there went forward to Ell Paso carload of ore from the Santo Nifio mine of MT. George D. Gross. It is fine looking ore, going about twelve per centcopper, and ought to realize handsome returns to the shipper.
 Sunday evening Mrs. w. c. Land and her daughter, Miss Rita Land. arrived from Douglas, and on Mon- day Mrs. Land took possession of the Elite millinery establishment, which she bought last week, as per announcement made at the time. Concrete contractors are engaged busily in laying pavements along Morley avenue in front of all the property from Cummings street (Roy & Titcomb corner) to the court house. Wien the work there is completed it will be possible to reach the court house over concrete walks from almost any part of town.
 At St. Joseph's hospital there died last Saturday evening a gen. tleman named Chamberlain, who had been brought up from Guay- mas, where he had been assistant storekeeper for the Sonora railway. His mother, who had been summoned from San Diego, arrived but two or three hours after the death of her son.
 MT. Carlos Araiza, long connected with the Boston Store, Inc, a young gentleman we'll and widely known along the border and in Sonora, has severed bis connection with that establishment, and has ac. cepted the agency of the New York Life Insurance Company for the Pacific Coast of Mexico, with head. quarters at Nogales. MT. Araiza is very competent business man and in securing his services the New York fife has made a valu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
LAWYERS ON HAND
STATE BAR R-ASSOCIATION CON-
 vENES IN BIRMINGHAM.
Future Elections for Supreme Court Bench of state to Be Discussed- Political Affairs May Be
 Unearthed.

Birmingham. July .-(special.)- Quite n number Of delegates have al. ready arrived here for the annual con- vention of the Alabama State Bar As sociation. which will convene Thurs day morning and be in session two days. Because of the important busi- ness on the program. the attendance promises to be exceedingly large this year.
 The committee. to whom was referred the matter of reporting on the propo- sition looking to the future elections for the Supreme bench of the State, will make its report at this convention. Members of the committee arrived here early to look over the replies to in- Quiries that were sent out anent this subject, 1t being the idea that here after the State Bar Association make nominations for the position of Supreme Court members. Other matters of in- terest to the bar of the State will be taken up.
 Great interest centers in the con- vention inasmuch as 1t will bring to- gether large number of political lead CTS and while nothing will be said oI done in the convention proper. there will be more or less State politics brought out in the gathering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08

bate Clerk Gun walker and immediate ly after the ceremony the couple came to Troy to the home of Mir. Reddoch on North Three Notch Street. where they will be at home.
 Mrs. Reddoch is the sister of pr {. J. M. Watkins. of this city. Mfr. Red doch is one of Pike County's substan- tiai citizens. He has been largely in- terested in farming In this county for many years.
 sf The weather has been very propi- tious for the crops especially the cot ton crop. and a very great improve ment has resulted from both the wea- ther and the good work that the farmers have been doing.
 The cotton weed generally is quite small for the time of year and it will be impossible to make an average crop but the farmers are beginning to feel much encouraged over the prospects for Q cotton crop. The corn crop, al- though damaged to some extent by the continued rains in June. Is fairly good
 The Pike County Law Court Is in session this week, Judge T. l.. Borun presiding and County Solicitor E. R Brannen representing the State. It fl thought that court will be in session two weeks instead of one week. ai the docket is unusually heavy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
KIDNAPPING CASE CALLED.
and Harris Secure Continu.
 Rnce.


 Wetumpka, July 7.-(Special )-The e midsummer term of the Fillmore Circuit Court has been in session all of this week, Judge Pearson presiding. There is no grand jury at this term of the court.
 The case against J. D. Latham. a Birmingham livery man. and Walter Harris. a detective. charged with kid mapping, was called today and contin- ued. It will be remembered that La them and Harris arrested Marvin and Wesley Phillips, taking them from their beds late at night at their home in Eclectic, escorting them in an auto mobile to Birmingham via Montgom- cry. They were intercepted at Mont gomery and placed under arrest for Kidnapping. the Phillips boys making bond for their appearance in Birming- ham for hOrse-stealing aad Latham and Harris giving bond Tor their ap- pearance in Elmore for Kidnapping. Marvin and Wesley Phillips have since had their trial in Birmingham and were acquitted. It is rumored that the case against Latham and Harris may be left to arbitration the board sitting in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
MAY BUILD HALL
KAPPA ALPHA WANTS FOUNDERS
 MEMORIAL.
dembsrs wiIl Raise e2o,000 for Buiid- ing-Many h Race for Of-
 Aces h Fraternity.

Birmingham, July 7.--(SpeciaL)- )-The erection of . memorial hall at Wash ington and Lee University at Lexing- ton, Va, which has been pending be- fore the Kappa Alpha Greek letter fra ternity for no less than ten years. was the principal subject before the bjen- nial convention of that organization to- day. It is now up to the organization to raise the fund for the college, the site having been donated some time back. The hall which will be erected will cost not less than s20.o0o. Re- porta were received today from active and alumni chapters covering the pe- riod of two years past The reports showed that the fraternity was never in e more fourishing condition. A proposition to make Q Boston teweier the sole jsweler of the order provoked much discussion on the floor.
 Fraternity politics began buzzing early today. the election to take place on the last day of the convention. Ed ward Chambers Smith, of Raleigh, N. C., who has been Knight Commander for eight terms, will not stand for re- election. Sentiment seems to be crys- talking on John W. Farley, of Mem- phis. for the place. The position of editor of The Kappa Alpha Journal Is attracting attention. the race being be- tween H. B. Handy, of Richmond. Va, the present editor. Vernon M. Jones, of The Banner. in Nashville and J. R. Mo- Kissick. of Boston.
 A german was given tonight at the Country Club. It was a splendid affair in all its appointments The last day tomorrow will cap>the climax. A ban quet will be set tomorrow night at the Country Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
DR. J. w. STAGG IS
 VISITING IN MONTGOMERY

Dr. J. W. stagg. President of the Presbyterian College for Men at An- niston. is in Montgomery in the inter- est of the institution and he will re- main here several days.
 pr. Stagg recently resigned the pas torate of the First Presbyterian Church at Birmingham in order to take up the duties of the presidency of the college at Anniston. He is devoting the summer to work for the college and will visit several parts of the State be- fore the beginning of the fall session.
 pr. Stagg's selection to the presi- dency of the Anniston College was one of the notable educational events or the year. He Is recognized as one Of the leading ministers of his church. His congregation at Birmingham did what 1t could to keep him in that city. Pres byterians throughout Alabama were. delighted when they learned that the energy and the ability of Dr. Stagg would be devoted to the upbuilding Of the institution in which they all take pride.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
WANTS DISPENSARY'
SENATOR sPRAGINs OBJECTS TO
 FhOMI6ITiON ELAN.
Will ORer Bul at Special sessien ef The Legislnfure to Restore Dis. Densory in MaA1oon
 County.

Huntsville. July 7-(speciai. )-Legal notice was given today by publication of a bill to be introduced by Senator sprasins. of this county. at the ap- preaching extra session of the Leg1sla- lure rs-establishing the Madison Coun. ty dispensary for the sale of liquors.
 When the State prohibition law went into effect. Madison County was oper. ating a dispensary which had proved to be more profitable than even its most ardent adherents had expected 1t to be.
 Senator Spragins is the only Ala bama Senator who voted against the enactment of the prohibition law. He will use all his influence to secure the passage of the bill offered by him in the Senate in 1907 creating c dispen- sary in Madison County. the dates alone being changed. The Senator write: | card explaining his position. and says:
 'As . citizen of Alabama. believe in local option as pledged by the piat- form of the Democratic Party of the State, with the county as . unit. as was the frequently declared policy of the Legislature before the extra session As . citizen of Madison County. be- lieve in an honestly managed. legally conducted dispensary as ours was, as the best solution of the ever present liquor question.
 "As the Senator from this district I was instructed by my people to pass a dispensary bill for Madison County. not for a year and a half. but for the term of my ofice. This was my sole instruction and the only issue In the primary in which I was nominated. I did my part in having the bill passed. I did my best to prevent its repeal. l desire now to offer the bill for passage again, if an extra session is called. as Is popularly supposed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
DEPUTY KILLS NEGRO.
Selma OMcer Severely Bitten by Pris-
 Omer.


 Selma Ofncer Severely Bitten by Pris-
 Oner.
 Calera, July 7.-tspecial. )-Deputy Smoke of Selma shot and killed 6 ne- gro named Alex Walker near here last night.
 The negro was wanted in Selma for obtaining money under false pretense, and MT. Smoke came here to get him. When the negro saw the deputy. he offered resistance and before the sher- fff could stop him. he attacked him. In the encounter, Mir. Smoke was badly bitten by the negro. He then tried to put the cuffs on the negro and before he could get them on the negro got possession of his gun and was in the act of shooting when the deputy shot him twice. killing him instantly.
 He stated to Deputy Smoke that he would die before he would surrender. Smoke came to Calera and surren- dered. He had trial today. He was acquitted on the grounds of justifiable homicide.
 Smoke is suffering from the numer- ous bites he received from the negro, the worst one being on his nose. The bridge of his nose was almost bitten in two.
 The Shelby County Masonic Confer ence met al Calera Iuesoay ana We0- nesday. It was the regular annual conference and was well attended. A great deal of Important business came before the conference. Among the out of town guests were State Lecturer A. M. Scott of Headland. Hon. H. c. Miller and s. J. Urquhart of Birming- ham, Dr. o. F. Black of wilsonville, Hon. J. L. Leiper. MT. Wohl and c. E. Mason of Columbiana, MT. Moore of Clanton. and MT. Williams of Jemison The conference was presided over by I. W. Bailey of Calera as Worship full Master.
 The next annual meeting will be held at Wilsonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Miss Blocks Party.

A number of the younger set were entertained this afternoon by Miss Helen Bloch. at her home on Dallas Street. when at o'clock she gave a heart party complimentary to Misses Pauline Lishbach of Mobile. and Ruby Freid of vicksburg, Miss, who are the house guests of Miss Ruby Maas.
 Plotted plants and bright cut iow- ers were used to adorn the parlors where the games were played, at the conclusion of which two trophies were awarded and delicious refreshments served.
 Those present were Misses Freid. Iishback. Maas, Hilda Meyer of Mobile, Mena Blumenfield of Starkesville, Miss. Flessie Leva. Fannie Herzfeld, Katie Eagle. Nellie Leva. Bessie Gladden., Dora Yaretzky, Gladys Hoizman, Helen echuster. Saidee Schwartz and the hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Neternnn Elect omcers.

Tuscaloosa. July 7.-(Special.)- Camp Rodes, U. c. ", held It's annual meeting at the Courthouse Monday to elect oficers for the ensuing year. Af- ter the different reports had been read, the following officers were reelected unanimously: A F. Prince. Comman- der. George Little. First Lieutenant Commander; J. w. Deason. Second lieutenant Commander; J. P. Park, sThird Lieutenant Commander; John Little, Treasurer; Waiter Guild. Re Iording Secretary; J Egburn, Custo- alan of Flag.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
wenta Larger Quarters. |.

An important meeting of the Board of Directors of the Selma Cotton Ex- change was held this morning. The meeting was attended by all Of the members of the board.
 Among the business which was ta- ken up was that of securing larger ana better quarters for the coming year rhe members of the Board of Directors want the exchange located on the ground floor and not on the second floor of a building as 1t now is. An effort will be made by the board to rent a part of the building at the corner of Water and Broad Streets which is oc- eupied by the Peoples Bank and Trust Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
IMPROVE JEFFERSON JAIL.
Plumbers Begin Work of Bettering
 Conditions.

Plumbers went to work today to in- stall a complete sanitary system in the county jail. the old system being condemned some time ago by the state tail inspector and others Efforts were made by the Board of Revenue of Jefferson county to have a bond issue sanctioned by the people to the end that new jail might be erected, but the proposed issue was defeated.
 Quite a large sum of money will have to be expended in putting the jail in condition to meet the require- ments of the state jail inspector. The sanitary conditions of the county jail here has been under much discus sion throughout the state for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Polieenan Gees te rriaI,

Birmingham, July 7.-(Speciai.)-Ed Parker. the former policeman of Bir- mingham, who two weeks ago shot and killed a negro on the streets in the city. whom he was trying to arrest. to- day waived . preliminary examination before Justice Benners and was bound over to the grand jury in the sum of $1,500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
TONG WAR AvERrED.

New York. July 7--All extra poiics were withdrawn from Chinatown today and tonight the settlement is under normal guard. After five of the Hop- Sing-Tong in. Boston had been sen- tenoed to death for murder. the police department was warned by the Chinese legation at Washington that another war between the Tongs was impending in New Fork and posters apeared in Chinese threatening the life of Tom Lee the Mayor" of Chinatown, who II Ong -Leong.
 No trouble came. however. and tne police have decided that the threatened Tong war has blown over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
A Sewing Party.

$ Miss Marie Parks. of Atlanta, Ga, who Is the house guest of Miss Alexina Hooker. was complimented yesterday morning by her hostess with an inform ai sewing party, when the guests in- cluded Mesdames Bowie Smith, Hous- ton Armstrong, Henry Vaughan, Le' Grand Elebach. Misses Julia and Emma Barnwell. and Leila Lamar.
 Miss Parks, who has visited here be- fore, has by her attractive manner and pleasing personality won many friends who are giving her a cordial welcome,
 During the morning dainty refresh- ments were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
GET NEW COMPRESS
UAKLAs COMPANY TO OPERATE
 THE PLANTS.
Uu1f Company Also May Add TO oelma Industry-Ellis Heads Dai- lah Compress Company For
 Coming Year.

Selma. July 7-(Special)-The stock holders of the Dallas Compress com pany heli a meeting this morning at 4ho office of J. B. Ellis on water Street. During the meeting there was m election of officers for the follow 1nw wear which resulted as follows: B. Ellis, president; A. c. Parrish Treasurer and N. Waller, secretary The following stockholders were named n the Board of Directors: J. $. El- lis. c. w. Hooper. R. H. Agee, IA t. Parrish and N. Waller.
 Al the conclusion of the meeting the officers announced that during the coming season they would operate their compresses themselves as their iease with the Gulf Compress Com panv had terminated. The compress 1he officers stated, would be operated fn the interests of the merchants ol the citv and every effort would Dc made to satisfy the public and to give satisfAction to all.
 If is also very likely that by the opening of the cotton season the Guli Compress Company will have com press in operation here. This com panv purchased a lot in the eastern nart of the city some weeks ago and had plans drawn for warehouse and compress. The contract for the erec- tion of the building has been let 10 loral contractor and work VIII soon be sfarted upon the building and when fhs building has been completed the necessary machinery will be installed
 With the Dallas Compress Company operating their own plants and with the Gulf Compress Company puttine in a new plant here. 1t is expected that there will be lively times in Selma during the coming year for the com preasinr of the cotton which will be received here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08

ligious Teacher" It was the second of ' series of lectures by Professor Losey. which are running through the entire week. The course Is proving doubiy attractive by reason ef selected read ings given every afternoon by Profess sor Losey. who is noted as an artist in interpretative and dramatic read ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
r.sur. Cotton Being Sold.

A number of the farmers around Selma have for several days past been disposing of their coming cotton crop. In each instance the farmers are being given a good price for the staple but the highest future contract for fall de- livery of spot cotton was made today when s. F. Houston. a well known planter. who lives near Selma, sold 100 bales on a basis of 12 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Meeting of Bridge Club

Probably the last meeting during the summer months of the Bridge Whist Club took place this morning with Mrs. F. T. Raiford as the hostess. at her home on Mabry Street. During the games a refreshing beverage was serv- ed, and later ice cream and cakes were enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
comm,.sioner. To visit Selma.

Judge P. H. Pitts this morning re- ceiyed a letter from s. P. Kennedy. hecretary of the Alabama Railroad Commissioners. in whiSh he stated that ths members of the commission would visit Selma on TAesiay. July 20. On the occasion of the visit Of the Ala bama Commissioners a meeting Will Ae hald at the court house for the p,,rnose of hearing complaints
 The meeting which will be held will verv likely be largely attended and nearly every citizen Is anxious for aeima to have better railroad &C., Iomrnoda lions. A number of com plaints about the service of the rail roads will be made to the commission CTS upon the occasion of their visit to Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Habson at Home .

Tuscaloosa, July e.-(Speciai.) )-Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson. Congress- man from the Sixth Congressional Dis trict. arrived In Tuscaioosa yesterday for a short stay. This morning he .lectured at the summer school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08

property paying IF per cent. Must sell at onceJ 26 per cent less than cost of building will buy it this week.
 Address st once. F. J. IT., care Ad- vertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Ia Attending Meeting.

Secretary J. A. Maryman, of the Commercial and Industrial Association. left Selma this morning for Atlanta to attend the meeting of the Commercial Club Secretaries which Is now in ses- aion there. Mir. Maryman will return to Selma the latter part of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Professor Losey Lecture.,

University. July 7-(Special.)- lessor Frederick D. Losey. of the Uni- verstty of Alabama, delivered a schol- arly address before the summer school on Shakespeare as a Moral and Re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Ambassador on Holiday.

Honolulu, July 7.-Thomas J. O'Brien, American ambassador to Japan. arrived here today on the steamer Mongolia, en route to the United States for 8 months vacation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08
Social and Perronnl.

Mrs. Josiah Smith. Mrs. Henry Reese and MT Ernest Lamar have returned home after a delightful trip to New York, Atlantic City and Charleston. &. C. En route home. Mrs. Lamar stopped in Hendersonville, N C., to ioin her daughter. Mrs. Philip Shanks. and grand daughter Eleanor. who are spending the summer there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08

Fine Fat Fryers, Fresh Red Snapper, best Meats in town every day. Meehan & Morris, Phones 2g0 and 1920.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-08

Mrs. Zacharias of Mobile, formerly Miss Julia Herzfeld of this City arriv- ed here yesterday for a visit to her mother. Mrs. Carrie Herzfeld. on Sel- ma Street