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The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
THANKED BY CONGRESS-
 HE DIES IN POVERTY
SAD DEATH OF 4 NOTED CIVIL AND MILITARY EN-
 GINEER.

General F. w. SerrelI Succumbs in New
 YOrk-First Man to Survey for U. S..
 Government Panama Canal Route
 Built HOOsac Tunnel and Niagara
 Suspension Bridge-Received Nine
 Medals and DecOratiOns-FelIow of
 American Academy of Science.
 New York, April -Brigadier-G Gen eral Edward Wellman Serrell, a noted civil and military engineer, died here to-day at the age of eighty years. He was taken ill last October. Although he had accomplished many great en- gineering feats, he died in poverty.
 General Serrell was the engineer who first surveyed the interoceanic canal route for the government across the Isthmus of Panama. He built the Hoosac tunnel, planned and constructed the Niagara suspension bridge, built the big railroad bridge at St. Johns, N. F., and another at Avon, England, and at the age of seventy three planned the Hudson river bridge, which he hoped would be his greatest triumph.
 He received nine medals and decora- tions, and was fellow of the American Academy of Science. During the civil war he was known as "Old Shovels. !" Three times he received the thanks of congress.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1906-04-26
DAY OF OPTIMISTIC REPORTS

Theodore Roosevelt.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Sale Of Drucker Trunks.

FOR STRENGTH AND BEAUTY, THEY ARE UNEXCELLED. They are known and
 admired the country over as the standard of trunk excellence. The utmost care is used in
 the construction of these trunks, nothing but the best material used. For convenience, for wear, for finish, for style, DRUCKER TRUNKS stand at the head. While we han dle variety of these trunks we direct your special attention to HEAVY DUCK GOV FRED TRUNK, fiber bound, brass trimmed, large No. 5 bolt, waterproof painted, hard wood strips capped, Drucker lock, cloth lined, skeleton tray, straps over from bottom up, well riveted, size s6, price .... <. ...... $125O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

but the tide bore them away down to the quarantine station. The swim took three hours and five minutes, ana at the finish the little Golding girl was a mile ahead.
 Florence West, another Bath Beach girl, would also like to try her pow CTS against Annette NKellerman. Miss West says plainly that the best Amert- can swimming records for endurance have been made by women and that in her contests she has found women harder to beat than men. Hannah du Bois, q California girl. not long ago at Santa Barbara swam two and one- quarter miles without stopping. Nora stanton Blatch has swan CayuGa lake, nearly three miles wide.
 Do you know what swimming does for you? A few days ago a young wo- man was being measured for new gown. What makes you so full here?' asked the dressmaker. laying her hand upon the girls chest, just In front of her arm. Why. I've measur- ed hundreds of women and never saw anybody so plump and firm. Most women are thin here. The explana- tion was that the girl' was a swim ming enthusiast.
 Among American girls are some rowing crews of no mean accomplish ments. Famous in aquatic sporting circles is the annual regatta at Smith college. Girls along the Southern Call iforna coast have numerous boating clubs. San Diego's finely developed girl crews are notable.
 . Mary Gould Lyte.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
At Economy Section.

No lcok elsewhere for values like these only be worry and waist of time Better early and avoid then there will be disappointment being properly waited securing such goods you may
 2000 YARDS 34 INCH PERCALES in light grounds stripes figures etc., blue and whe pink and white and black and white These peaes ready worth 1O for Monday yard .....5c
 5000 YARDS CALICOS in all kinds of color printing This will probably be the last chance you will have this buy these goods this price, You had better take advantage of the op portunity. Monday the yard 3 12c
 ZEPHYR CLOTH in pretty clan plaid and checks solid and combination coo Splendid wearing goods sells regularly 10 Monday the yard .... .5c
 STAPLE GINGHAMS in cheeks of brown pink blue and green worth regular 6c Special for Monday the yard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

The greatest beautiher is perfect health
 The girl who goes in with enthusi- asm for varied outdoor athletics will look when she is forty a dozen years younger than her mother did at the same age. The kinds of openN air ex- ercise to choose depend on individual taste and surroundings. The girl or woman who Is near the seashore or close to a lake or river will be down right wicked if she does not become a good swimmer and oarsweman. She will neglect a noble opportunity, and nature will take revenge on he in the shape Of deterioratiug health snd good looks.
 Swimming and rowing belong to- gether. and the girl who gets the most out of life by the water side will practice both. To put on a bath ing suit and row awhile till one Is well limbered up. then anchor the boat and dive of for a cool swim Is something that would give thrills to a goddess.
 But swimming must be done in earn est to get any good of it. No dah- blins in the water in a bathing cos tune built for show will answer any useful purpose. The worlds woman champion long distance swimmer. An nette Kellerman, does not wear corsets and shoes and stockings and cum bersonne skirt and neck chains and bangle bracelets and paddock charms when she goes into the water She has contrived for her competitive Bwinns a suit of bathing tights that weighs only two ounces Before en- tering the water for a long distance
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

One of these, Miss Elaine Golding of Bath Beach, Brooklyn. some time ago Issued a challenge to the Australian to swim a long distance contest with her.
 Miss Golding is only sixteen years old and could swim well before she was seven. She has practically been raised on the water. Men swimmers cannot beat her hardly any woman can equal her. When only twelve years old Elaine Golding swan New York bay in a race with another girl. They sarted at Fort Wadsworth, n Staten Island, aiming to cross the Narrows,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

SILK WAIST of soft tafFeta in black and white plaid, full tucked front with black Peter Pan tie, new shirt sleeves, fancy col- lar, open front, a regular $500 value, Monday :. ..... $3.98
 SILK WAIST, made of ex- cellent quality soft black taffeta with bright lustre trimmed in black silk lace, and medallion
 yoke formed of bands and lace, elbow sleeves, lace bands forms cuffs and collar, worth $7.50, Special at .... -. ....$6.50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Those Who This Kind.

held the ladies' challenge shield of the London Bath club. This is an or ganization of men and women who are devoted to swimming practice. In
 order to win the shield the contestant
 must demonstrate her skill at the breast stroke, at spring board and high diving, floating and at two kinds of fancy swimming. The com petitions take place in presence of | an audience of England's biuest ! blooded set. even sometimes including royalty. Lady Constance, six feet tall magnlfcently built, graceful as a bird and beautiful of face. enjoys strong effects, in dress as In deed. At l one of the Bath club contests her tall splendid figure appeared in snug fit- ting tights so near the color Of her
 exquisite pink flesh that, really. one
 could hardly tell where the silk ended | and the pink. flesh began. The Brit ish matron sniffed, but Lady Con-
 stance won the prize.
 Championship swimming, however is
 only one of the Scotchwoman's ath- letlc accomplishments She is one of
 the best women golf and hockey players in Great Britain. She can ride almost as well as a western American COW | girl and is as good rife shot as the daughter of Field Marshal Roberts, Lady Constance Is slayer of big
 game in both Asia and Africa,
 The belief prevails among several famous women swimmers that woan can beat man in long distance tests. They claim that she has more steady endurance. Indeed. this summer in
 England a swimming contest for a prize took place between some teams of young men and four girls, and the
 girls easily got the shield. Their names were Miss Garrett, Miss Bry- ant. Miss Davis and Miss Clausen.
 Meantime there are some girl
 swimmers in the United states just
 dying to give Miss kellern1an a try
 for the worlds swimming cnamplon- shin on the womans side of the house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

of nourishment every half hour.
 Except in the China sea the toughest water steamers are apt to encounter Is found in the swift, frothing current of the channel that separates France from England. Persons ordinarily seasick proof weaken before that churning fountain of nausea. yet bravely step ped forth into it in the gray dawn al Dover one morning last summer An nette Kellerman, worlds champion long distance swimmer
 The water was spiteful, even more so than usual. The sea ran high, the wind was against the swimmer and little cross waves, the kind that turn one inside out and upside down, kept striking her and making her body bob around. The girl. strong as she was. became deadly seasick. It Is an experience that long distance swim mers sometimes encounter. Five hours Annette Kellerman stood up to the kicking, striking out, shooting ahead process, covering a third of the twen- ty-one miles between her and the shores of France Then she called to her father: "TlT so sorry dad, but must come out. I'm so ill."
 But she believes and others believe she had a fair chance to win, only for the chop seas.
 Miss Kellerman is five feet seven inches height and weighs 140 pounds, muscle. every bit In long distance swimming she uses the dou- ble overarm stroke. J. A. Jarvis the famous swimmer. says of Miss Keller man;
 Not only is she undoubtedly the finest woman swimmer. but in my opin- ion there are few male swimmers who can equal her In grace and physical power" When it comes to. fancy swim ming and doing water stunts" there Is perhaps no woman in civilization who excels Lady Constance Mackenzie Richardson. Lady Constance has made dives from a height of thirty feet above the water Three years she
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Former Secretary of Commit
 Answers Judge PmrIzer.

Former Secretary of COmmlttee
 Answers JHdgo Pnriser.
 New York. Aug. il---A special to Tho Tribune from Philadelphia says.
 T can affaord to wait," said Seymour Eaton last night, when asked to ooW- ment on tho criticism of ox-IudEe Ai- ton B, Parker on the former'A resiE- nation as Secretary to the Information. al Pollcyholdora Committee,
 If the general committee, of which I was tho BeeretaTy desires to officially receive any further reason from ine for my resignation, lt will be given at the proper tine" he added, and ii reply to nearly every question put to him ho merely reiterated, T oar afford to waltz
 "It Ia true Mir Eaten admitted "that Liebfried Is not the treasurep ei tho committed He has been aottna treasurer. however, and he has signed every check, Theinaa B, Wanamakel Is Chairman of the Finance Commit. tee, but cannot agree with Mir, scrug-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Some Interesting Examples Among Have Achieved Distinction of

swim she rubs her body with a mix ture Of lard and rosiu. Continued slapping of water into a persons eyes while swimming irritates and swells the lids and produces what is called swimmers eye" distressing aii- ment. To prevent this Miss Keller man wears over her eyes a pair of goggles fastened to a silk head cov- ering.
 Annette Kellerman Is an Austrian girl. now about twenty years old Her father Is one of the most noted swim mers in New South Wales. and he trained his daughter when she was q little girl. He accompanies her In her swimming contests the world over. So well did she answer tohts te1ching that al fifteen years of age she won the New South Wales championship 100 yard dash in one minute 26 1-5 sec ends. Tn the same series of contests she won the one mile championship in thirty-two minutes and forty-eight seconds. No girl of her age has equal ed these records.
 Her record long distance swim was made in June of this ear--twenty-si miles down the Danube from Vienna in thirteen hours and eleven minutes making quicker time than any woman had previously done. Tn fact, hers is the longest swim on record for a wo- man, the next best thing being one of twenty miles down the Thames river by Miss Beekwith. an English girl
 Miss Kellerman's most famous swim. however, was her attempt to cross the British channel year ago. The dis tance is twenty-one miles and for gen erations to swim across it has been the aspiration of water athletes among men. Many have attempted 1t. only one ever ucceeded-Captain Matthew Webb, an Englishman, thlrty-one yaers ago. His record stands The only one woman who ever tried for it was Miss Kellerman. Her father accompanied her in boat and gave her some kind
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

ham. that he is also treasurer by virtue of that position.
 As matter of fact no treasurer was ever elected. although I did urge the selection of one and recommended Mir. Liebfried
 ed the meeting of the executive com. mittee yesterday. he said:
 T am not not member of that com mfttee. When 1t met last week, served as secretary pro-tenn. but received no invitation to attend yes- 'torday's meetinR"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

SILK REMNANTS. Our en- tire stock of short lengths up to 50c per yard, which includes Taf- feta, China, Foulards plain, fgur- ed, ranging in lengths from 1 to 15 yards, for a quick clearance the yard .... .... :. .19c
 NEW FALL SILKS, coming in every day, for tomorrow 50 peices plain Taffeta, Checks and Stripes, bought to sell at 75c, Monday only, the yard .59c
 27 inch Chiffon silk, rose, pink, yellow, green, red, brown, navy and black. A soft clinging fab ric, worth Soc, Monday, the yard .. ....... -. Sc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Ylolnted Erauinr Lewn.

Washington. Aug, fi.-The navy d~- partment has just been informed in report from the naval academy Of me first violations of the. so-eaf-es- --h" hasinE law of April 9, 1906, The rec port gives the names of four or nvo midshipmen who are considered worthy of dismissal and although their of- fense is in violation of the antl-hax- ing law. they are now charged with haEing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

China Closet, made of genuine Golden Oak: Has full mirrow top, extra double thick glass doors with bent ends. Worth regular $1698 Sale price :. ..... .$12.98
 Four Clover Leaf Center Tables, Golden Oak, polished top; worth regular $2.50. Sale price :. :. STA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

9 pieces Fall Plaids, bright and pretty, for school dresses, special at ;. ...-.. .20c
 20 pieces Brilliantine, in grey, red, navy, royal, brown, black and cream at .39c
 10 pieces Navy Brilliantine, width and quality range from 75c down to ........... .39c
 3S inch Panama in navy, brown, red, green and tan; spe-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Sana DermaI TaIcum Powder.

dainty perumed ancptic and medicinal skin powder Its only nursery powder yet produced that possess high grade cepc potency specific healing acon absorbent and reliable ed cnal properties Mothers and make mistake in adopting SANA DERMAL TALGUM It invaluable infant complexion foot and absorbent powder Put up oval highly
 c boxes of original design beautifully embossed Russian enamel and executed twelve harmonious colors Sale price, ounce boxes .................... .18c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

t cial at ........ 0Sc
 36 inch Cream Brilliantine, figured, very pretty, special at ........ ...... ..00c
 38 inch Cream Brilliantine, extra good quality, special at .... .. :. i. DUG
 45 inch Cream Brilliar tine, an exceptional value, special at ........ .... '. .sISc
 45 inch Cream SicilIian, an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

The attractive little summer model Illustrated Is designed for child's dancing frock It is carried out in fine spotted coin white null The full skirt is trimmed at the edge with band of English embroidery. The fichu collar Is outlined with the same trimming, which also forms tho turned back cufFs of the puffed sleeves, The vest is finely tucked and striped with inch wide lace insertion. The deep eirdle is of blue tafreta, and the buckle is pretty example of blue enamel work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
WON'T USE OPERATORS.
Lacl<awanna Road To Use RIoek sis
 Mal GwnAan.n

Scranton, Pa. Aug. 11-Omcial an nouncement has been made that the Delaware, LacEawanna and Western Railroad. will at an early date dis pense with the services of all tele- sraphers on its system and will control the movement of trains with the auto matic block signal system and the ad- ditional telephone facilities.
 The change will affect the entire main line from Hoboken to Buffalo as well as all the branches. Trains win be con- trolled under signals: similar to those in England where there are no dis- patchers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Al White Goods Counter

B000 yards White IawnAn extra good quality, special 5c
 1500 yards India Inon- Put up in longfodA fine grade worth regular A12 I2 tomorrow the yard .10c 1000 Yards Very Sheer White Persian LawnOur regular 18c grade, Monday the yard .14c
 1000 yards Sheer and fine White Persian Lawn 25c grace Monday the yard ...-l l6c 1000 Yards White Wash Chfon very sheer and fne regular 8Oc grade, Monday the yard .21c
 1000 Yards 46 inch White Wash Chifon-Very fine grade
 regular 35c number Monday, the yard .26c
 3O00 Yards White Cheek Nainsook good quality low
 5000 Yards 40nch White Lwn very fine grade regular 18c grade, Monday the yard ....... .13c
 1000 yards 40inch White Lawn 15c grade Monday, the yard .11c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

New Voile Skirts, made of finest grade French Voile. Neatly trimmed with gradu- ated bands of taffeta. Full flare gored. Very dressy and moderately priced at ..... .$1998
 New Fall Skirt, made of excellent quality Panama in popular grey and brown, strapped trimmed to hips, full plaited. A very hand some skirt, specially priced at ...... .$16.50
 New Fall Skirt, made of splendid quality Panama in black and brown with cluster plaits and small tucks, tucked hips forming yoke. cpeclal at ...... ..... @lo.UU
 New Fall Skirt, made of Chiffon Panama, full plaited style. Comes in extra sizes. Spe- cial Monday ..................... $12.5O
 New Fall Skirts, made of fine quality rep. in black only; trimmed with tabs, silk cord orna- ments, and buttons Avery pretty skirt spe- c1al at ....s............. ...... .9I1.uU
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

excellent quality, special at 98c
 38 inch Grey Brilliantine, very serviceable, special at 49c
 A inch Grey Overshot Plaids, very handsome, special at .. :. ............... .S5c
 45 inch Grey Homespun mixed suiting, special at $1.W
 45 inch Grey ombr Plaid Panama Skirting, special at .s' ............ .9l.UO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

27 INCH SILK EOLINE- Cream, pink, red, grey, blue, tan, black, plain and pin dots worth regular 75c Monday the yard 49c
 27 inch Black Jap silk, fast black !. .... .... ..... .39c
 27 inch Black Jap Silk, per spiration proof .... .... .59c
 27 inch Black Jap Silk, per spiration proof ...... ....75c
 21 inch White Habutai Wash Silk ..... ..... .10c
 27 inch White Habutai Wash DIX .. .............. SSc
 27 inch White Habutai Wash oiik ..... ....... 49c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Popular Prices on New
 Fall Dress Goods

choicest coongs and desirable fabrics of the almost rrua all marked prices Our Dress Goods Section has off fort twkre and whether
 buy r not s3.e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Ladies Hand Bags

New lot just received many different shapes in black and brown Moe lined and fitted with Change purse stiff handles gilt and grnmetal trimmings. Special .50c
 SEAL LEATHER BAGS fiat shape in black and brown Moe ned small inside pu leather covered frames excellent bag at ........... $1O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Remarkable Reductions on Silks

Here's of silk bargains that will make many women eyes sparkle eager anticipation The desirable and the reliable qualities offered half and in instances less than half the regular selling prices. The for these reductions
 that close these out at and the price reduction the quickest way we know of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Dollar Corset for 5Oe.

Sounds strange, but it's fact, neverthe less, we found certain manufacturer who was going to discontinue the making of this line of corsets. Not because there was anything the matter with the fit, material or wear of the corset, but just because they had decided upon another line. There was a good big lot of them but at half price we knew that we could use them So we bought the lot and will place them on sale at the same rate as to the price we paid. They are made of fine quality FRENCH CoUTILLE (which you never find in a regular 50c corset well boned, top lace trimmed, with hose supporters. Worth regular $1.00.
 Sale Price Monday soc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
EATON WILL WAIT,

Hotel Fleming. rooms by day. week or month. -Su-wed- d-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

Chifoniers, Double serpentine and Swell. front, solid ends (not paneled) top, front and sides, all quartered, piano polished, five roomy drawers, large pattern shape morror. Worth $27.50. Sale price :. ........... $16.98
 Three Piece ParlOr Suit, upholstered in gem uine leather back and seat, top Mahogany, frame birch mahogany, new design. Worth $5000.' Sale price u ............ .$3408
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
Women's silk and nei Waists.

First showing Monday Our great waist department foes the front with wonderful waist offerings Bargain wonders follow rapid succession this progressive section. There would hardly be stopping point undertook tell you all that might be said r connection with these charming and the coming We you be these lovely w they will interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12
oRnnRs snzED AS Losc A GOODS LAST. AnszZ7 0'zsesy zSIs|
More New Fall Skirts for Monday
SEI ' < BUY $ CHEAPEST

would be difficult in advertisement and then impossible the prominently inspection of the skirts would for then could appreciate their character the workmanship paed parturs will much in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

WHITE NET WAIST, elab- orately trimmed with lace and medsIlkons, silk lined, elbow sleeves, open back, worth $500, special at ....... ....... $s.ss
 WHITE NET WAIST tucked yoke, Cluny lace trimmed, lace collar and cuffs, open back, very handsome and sweel looking, worth $7.50, Special Mon day .... .... .... ... .S0.0U
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-12

New Fall Skirt, made of excellent quality Panama, in black only. Very elaborately trim med in bands of same materials and buttons. Special at :. .$10.98 New Fall Skirts, made of fine quality Pan anna, in brown, navy and black, full flare plait- ed from knee down. Very pretty skirt. Sale price ................ .$7. .98 New Fall Skirts, made of superior quality Panama, in brown, navy and black, double box plaited with trimmings of folds of same mate rial. Sale price ..... ............ .$650 New Fall Skirt, made of good quality Pan anna and serge; ten gore, trimmed with folds around the bottom, finished with buttons. New plaited front. Sale price Monday ... .$5.98 New Fall Skirt, made of all wool light weight cloth, in colors of brown, navy and black, full plaited style. Special at. $4.98
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her dealer can afford to name. If you have
 Turkish Rocker, upholstered in genuine leather, deeply tufted, solid oak frames, solidly built platform. Worth regular $35.00. Sale price ...... ... .$244S
 Golden Oak Wardrobe with single glass door, portable. Worth $500. Sale price .. .... !. ................ SPAS