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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27
NO PLAN ADOPTED.
War Department Has Not Decided on
 Panama BidN' DlaposftlOn.

Washington. Jan. 26-It was stated today that the War Department was not in a position as yet to make any formal announcement of the plan for the disposition of the canal bids re- ceived for the construction of the Pan- anna Canal.
 Although it had been expected that such a statement would be forthcom- ing this morning. overnight it was de- cided that another conference will be necessary and this will take place at the White House at o'clock this after noon, between the President Secreta- ries Taft and Root, probably Counsel Rogers of the Isthmian Canal Commis- sion and such other officials as the President may desire to include.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27
Homc Mission Conference.

Nashville. Tenn, Jan. 26.-The home conference of the Presby- tNrian church for the synods of Ala hama, Kentucky and Tennessee. will hr held here beginning tomorrow The 0'ld will be carefully considered with view of planting churches in needed fields and strengthening the weak On
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27

One feature of the sale was the large price received for the small canvases by Corot. All of the seven were of the smallest of the artists productions and the lowest price obtained was $7,00O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27
REJECT CONSTITUTION.
President Says OkIahOmn Convention Muat Modify RafIrohd Law

NHWHN 'AVNI'NF H'EI'1H '7-1NI H1t'''s
 Washington. Jan. 36--The President told some Oklahoma visitors to the White House today that unless the Constitutional Convention of Oklahoma modified the proposed provision relat- ing to railroads and making 1t con form to the Constitution of the United
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27
A THOUGHT. ELEVATOR.

The inspiration in Wearing Clothes
 Made By HOIt's Dye Works.
 You will think better of life when fitted with a handsome up-to-date Suit made strictly to your measure by Holt's Dye Works.-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-27

The glory of God Is not proven ba your Eloon.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
EMBRACES
Results at New Orleans |.

New Orleans, La. Dec. 18.-Pasadena, 10 to l shot, today took the feature event. the Gentilly selling. stakes, at the Fair Grounds race track.
 During the running of this race, the fourth on today's card. Jockey Koern CT. riding Bell Wether, was thrown from his mount but escaped serious in jury.
 Jockey Pickens. who rode Hyperion II in this race was charged with rough work by the judges and suspended for a week. It was claimed that Pickenss rough work was responsible for the spill which resulted in Koener's slight injuries.
 Tileing ran away and had it on Ia maceo in the handicap.
 Weather cloudy; track soft.
 First race, five furlongs-Gee Whiz, l07 (Pickens), to 1, won; Sweetner, 1O4 (Notter), to l. second; Bitter Man. lO7 (Powers). 12 to l. third. Time Banridge Phil .Chinn. Bill Cowden, Bobbin Around. Truce. Polar Star, G. W. Macklin, Wes Wilson and c. B. Reid ran,
 Second race, mile and seventy yards Alma Dufour. 109 (Koerner). ? to 5, won; Lady Oakland, 1e9 (Mountainl, F to 1. second; Listerine, 90 (Delabyl, 10 to l. third. Time, 1858 Ansonia, Pres cati, Poem, Katie Powers. Magic o'Neill and Anna Fitzhugh ran.
 Third race. six furlongs. selling Bertha E.. 100 (PicSensl, II to 5, won; sponge Sdhe, lu0 ond; Glamor, lO3 (Powers). 12 to 1, third. Time. 1:19 2-5. Artful Dodger' Renraw, Heart of Hyacinth. killochan pr. Mack. Airship and Husted ran. Fourth race, six and a half furlongs the Gentilly selling stakes-Pasadena 11O Powers). 10 to l. won; Hyperion II. 1O9 (Pickens). 12 to 1. second; Ja- cnbite, 116 (Notter), to 1. third. Time, 1925 2-5. Lans, Ace High. Charlie East man, Royal Onyx, Plantland. Ora cmlum Donna And Coldness ran. Bell Weth- | CT lost rider
 Fifth race. mile and sixteenth. handi' cap-Tileng. 10s (Sumter), Is to ID won; Temaceo. 109 (Notter); to | second: Orphan Lad. 108 (McDanie). ' to 1, third. Time, 1851 4-5. Monaco l dor ran. Sixth race. mile and three -siXteenths selling-Dr. McCluer. no (Mountain), | to l. won; Rio Grande. 102 (McFadden) | IS to 1. second: Agile, 10S (Walsh), to 1. third. Time, 2:0S. Grace Larsen | Sister Polly. Footlights Eavorite, Gre made and Ternus ran.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
HUNTER CASE BEGUN
INVOLVES RAILROAD RATE LAW IN
 NORTH CAROLINA.
VIII Establish Constitutionaiity oi State Law--Court Agrees to Extension of Time to
 Present Case.

Washington. Dec.s 1s.-The Supreme Court of the United States today be- gan the hearing of arguments in the case of Sheriff Hunter of Buncombe County. North Carolina, against James H. Wood, of the Southern Railway, in- volving the railroad rate law of the State of North Carolina. The case is regarded as of very great importance as 1t Is expected to form an important precedent as we'll as to establish the constitutionality or unconstitutionality of the North Carolina law.
 On this account the court agreed to extend for two hours the time for the presentation of the case. making six hours in all, and agreed that three att torneys should be heard on each side, Under this arrangement. T. J. Justice. Judge J. H. Herriman, and former Governor c. B. Aycock appeared for Hunter and Alexander Pope Humphrey, Walker D. Hines and Alfred P. Thom for Wood. The argument will not be concluded before late tomorrow.
 MT. Justice made the opening ad- dress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
PICTURE FRAMES.
 Made to order. TRESSLAR'S STUDIO.
TO ACCEPT CHALLENGE.

New York. Dec, 1S.--A special meet ing of the Board of Governors of the Brooklyn Yacht Club will be called for the purpose of formally accepting the offer of Sir Thomas Upton of a $l0,000 cup for an ocean yacht race.
 The race will not be to Bermuda as the members of the Brooklyn club think this would be conflicting with the Corinthian Yacht Club. which al ready has on it's program a race to that place. An open sea course which may he from Newport to Cape May and thence to the clubs house In Graves end Bay will be proposed. The dis tance of the race will be approximate ly fifty miles.
 All nations will be invited to enter yachts. The conditions of the chal- lenga for the cup are ss follows:
 That the race shall be open to any yacht enrolled in foreign yacht club of not more than eighty-foot water line, If a sci ooner or if not more than sixty i've feet water line. if sloop. That the challenging yacht must pro- ceed to the place of competition on her own bottom and under her own sail.
 That the race shall be started from the Sandy Hook light ship. and shall be of not less than thirty miles and not more than forty miles in length on the open sea.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
ELLIOTT TESTIFIES
AT PACIFIC NORTHWEST LUMBER
 COMPLAINTS HEARING!
Cost of Handling Traffic on Northern Pacific Road Had Materially In- creased on Account of
 Higher Wages.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Howard Ei- liott. President of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad, was the principal wit ness today at the hearing of the Pa- cific Northwest Lumber complaints be- fore the Interstate Commerce Commits sion. President Elliott asserted, as James J. Hill asserted two or three days ago, that the advance in rates on lumber made by the railroads was nec- essary in order that they should be compensatory to the various lines. He said that it should become evident to the railway managers that a raise Tn the rates on lumber was necessary Tn order to prevent an apsoIule ioss eo the roads on the traff1c
 He explained that the prosperity of the West and Northwest had so in- creased the traffic on the lines Of all railways in that section that the conn nanies were practically unable to han ale the traffic promptly and emciently. This was particularly true of the lines in tbe northwest. the traffic of which was interfered with in the winter sea- son very considerably by adverse weather conditions.
 He exnlained that the cost of hand ling traffic on their railroads had in- creased materially in the past year or two on account of higher wages in- creased prices of materials and sim liar conditions. He believed that the rates as fixed by the railway lines in the advanced tariffs promulgated were fair and equitable among shippers gen eraly. although he was not so certain that they would enable the carriers to make very much profit.
 Several witnesses were examined to- day. and among whom were lumber dealers and operators in the. yellow pine district and in the Middle West. their testimony being chiefly as to the details of the lumber business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
WANTS AN INQUIRY
SENATOR CULBERsON DIsUCssEs
 HIS RESOLUTION.
He Seeks Investigatoin of Causes Lead ing Up to Financial stringency and Compares Roosevelt
 With Washington.

Washington. Dec. 1s.--Senator Gull person today called up and entered upon discussion of his resolution directing the committee on finance to investigate the causes leading Up to the present financial stringency. He referred to the message of the Pres ident.
 q have noticed" said Mir. Culberson. that statements from MT. Roosevelt have not always been received with that degree of welcome as were those of his illustrious predecessor, General Washington"
 MT. Culberson sent to the clerks desR long article published in a Phil adeiphia paper on the subject of the financial stringency and had 1t read. It declared that banking laws had been dictated by banking interests He re- viewed conditions that existed in the country at the time the panic began.
 Tt is said by some" he said, re- ferring to the statements of the article he had had read. that this condition Is due to the machinations of stock gamblers who would cripple commerce in order to enforce the money which was in the interior back to the East where 1t may be used for their specu lative purposes"
 MT. Aldrich said this committee now had & great deal of work in inquiring into the operation of the treasury and banks and other matters concerning the money stringency and he did not think it's work should be increased by the inquiry.
 Mir. Cub erson said he thought a knowledge of the causes of the finan- cial stringency was necessary in order that the committee might act intelli- gently.
 MT. Aldrich said if referred to heD committee the resolution would bo' considered and reported on and 1t was so referred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
GOSSIP OF THE
 GREAT GAME Manager Ryan Talks "lhen and Now" SECRETARY STIcKNEY, TOO Formerly on Opposing Teams in
 West. What Manager. Ryan VIII Do With OutaeIders Nadeau and HcnIine
 Interesting Topic In

Instead of leaving for Chicago last night. Manager Ryan of the local team did not get away until early this morn ing, his change of plans being due to the wreck on the Louisville and Nash v.lleS south of Montgomery. t
 Speaking of wrecks.' he said last night T guess have ,saa aad ibn my yasr snaos oe the Chicago Worlds fair-l was member of the Chicago team and we were making a jump from Cleveland to fill a Sunday date in Chicago. l was sitting in the smoker of the Pullman about II o'clock saturday night; the train was skipping along about sixty miles an hour. when there was a head end collision.
 "The Pullman we were in was tele- scoped. and l was thrown out or IT clean up on top of freight box car. When they got me out, looked like a niece of raw beef Not a bone in my body was broken. but from my head to my waist I was cut and slasned un- til my best friend would hardly have krown me. Malachia Kfttredge was hurt as badly as l was, and both Of us were reported dead at first, newspapers all over the country announcing that as a fact.
 of us were in the hospital for couple of months. The only thing 1 brought away from it is this scar on top of my head and some faint gashes on my face. For quite awhile after that was pretty nervous about getting on | trains. and even now l think things when>1 hear of a wreck like the one l tonight"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
Wild Excitement Attended
 Federal Grand Jury Session

It was quietly murmured about the building that person who had been brought before that august body of men did not fancy telling all he knew as 1t implicated him. He was not bit backward in making his thoughts known and 1t Is said that he started to assume a beligerent attitude when he was suddenly stopped. After few more questions he again started to work on some of the jurors. but prompt actions on the part of those present again saved a scene. In the end the information was received and no o-o was killed but 1t sis stated on reliable authority that there was sure enougA trouble fin the air for a while.
 It Is known that the witnesses that appeared in the George Lamar case have been before the grand jury and those that are interested and who have kept up with the proceedings are anxious to hear what the jury has done. Therefs no doubt but that some action has been taken but that will not be known until the report is made The indictments may be/ returned to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19

Something more or less like the Wild West must have happened in the Federal grand jury room yesterday about noon judging from the express sion of several faces as the owners stealthily crept from the dark recesses in the corridors. The faces of the wit nesses and jurors wore terrified look that could not have been brought there by the everyday happenings of the usual routine grind
 Hearing a noise in the room in which the Federal Grand Jury was sitting. that sounded like a fight, several per- sons in the corridors of the building pressed their ears to the cracks and keyholes but 1t was soon over. In short time the jurors and few wit nesses came from the room and each one appeared if something fearful had taken place but not word did they utter. One of those who came out was seen to carefully feel in his right hip pocket. all occasions to use what is usually carried in the hip pocket must have been on. the inside of the room as everything was quiet and senrene on the outside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19

Persons desiring juicy bit of tur- key for their Christmas dinner can get it little cheaper than they could at Thanksgiving and noticably cheaper than last Christmas. Local dealers re- port that there have been no trouble in securing all they need.
 Tn fact local butchers and market men state that there will be more than enough to supply the demand Tor Christmas and that the quality Is bet ter than they have seen in several years. At nksgiving the birds sold for 22 f-2 cents a pound, but the choice ones have dropped to twenty cents for the Christmas trade. Under
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19

Frankfort, Ky, Dec. 1s.-The court of appeals today reversed the case or Henry Hertle against Alice Riddle, w. G. Hansbrough and Ada Hansbroush, from the Jefferson Circuit Court (Louisville) and the latter will De to remove from their lot in Cave Hill Cemetery the body Of dog buried there several months ago.
 Hertle sought to enjoin the defen- dants and compel them to remove the carcass of the dog after learning that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
PRECIPITATES A ROW
CHICAGO TEAM OF AMERICAN As-
 SECRETION.
NIT. Herrimaun Says Three Clubs VIII Not Be Allowed Without Con- sent of the Big
 Leagues.

Cincinnati. O.. Dec. 1S.-Doubt as to the accuracy of the report that the American Association had decided 10 place a ball club in Chicago was ex- pressed by Chairman August Hermann of the National Baseball Commission today.
 "The American Association will not be allowed to enter Chicago" declared MT. Hermann, unless the Nationai and American Leagues give their con- sent. I don't care to discuss these re- ports from Chicago until there has been some official notification or the alleged invasion brought to my notice'
 "I had a talk with President Brlce of the Columbus Club and others Tn the East last week and they assured me that there was nothing in these warns. The American League has gone on record as opposing the admission or the American Association to Chicago and I an. sure the National League would also. If the American AssoC'a . tion has any grievance. feel that they would come to us with it rather than take the arbitrary action with whlch they are credited.
 "The endless story looks to me ike a piece of imagination without founda- tion of fact"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
Cur. ew Booze LaU Becomes
 Effectiue on January I, 1908.

Have you seen the gentle reminder that after January 1. it will be impos- sible to buy drink after p. m. ev. cry night7
 Whether the reminder is gentle or not will have to be decided by the re- cipient. however. for to some it might look more than gentle. It has come m the shape of large placard that has been distributed around the different saloons of the city. It is done on the same plan as the "open" and closed" signs that have become so familiar. The only difference is that the new closing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19

signs are much larger and there will be no mistake about the time at "9 o'clock is set up in regular horse sale tyne
 This sign is coming as blow to the old regulars who like their "nightcaps" perhaps little later than o'clock. than 1t is to the saloon men They fought the early closing hour. but now that they have 1t, they are glad that they can close at that time. Like in any other business. the owners and his assistants are glad to have as short a day as possible when the same re
 suits are obtained. &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
cnIIahan Stands Pat.

Chicago Ill.,, Dec. 1S.-h cannot be confirmed. but is generally reported to- day that the American League will re- fuse it's consent to the placing or an American Association Club in this clty'
 James Callahan. to whom the rrah- chise has been offered said today
 "I have received the offer Of the Chl- cago franchise of the American AsSo- citation and have aceepted it. we can use one of the parks where the seni-professional clubs have been play ing during the last two years ana the other arrangements will be easy
 Callahan declined to discuss the re- mort that the consent of the American League or that of the National League to the placing of another club III th's city might be refused.
 OBrien Denies Report
 Nruv.u,,ee. Wis, Dec. 1S.-President O'Brien of the American Assoclatlon ol PasaNau Clubs, this afternoon denied thot any American Association iran cbjse had been transferred to Chicago Mir O'Brien says that any such step would have to be taken by the Asso- ciatfon as A whole and that no meeting v,jth that or any other end in view mas baen held recently. He says that II transfer Is to be made, he' As TEE dent would know something aoout It. should such a step be taken at any tima MT. OBrien says he will make officjaI announcement of it without de- Ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
Body of Dog Must Be RenaoUed
 From Caue Hill Cemetery

1t had been inferred on a plot adjoin- ing his family lot in the city of the dead.
 The opinion of the court by Judge Rarke CT holds that 1t would be possible for an owner of lot to bury horse or a donkey if he or she was so dis posed.
 The court held that Hertle was en- titled to an injunction against the cem- etery company and the owner of the lot in which the dog was buried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
Christmas Cheer Little Less
 Expensiue Than Last Year

these circumstances the dealers are ex- pecting a good business and have bought heavily.
 Cranberries are not going to cost as much either. Last year was an unusu- ally bad one for them and the prices were high. This year conditions have been more favorable to their growth, and they have again come down to about the normal prices. This will make the big end of the Christmas din- ner some cheaper than 1t vast last year. The great advance in other deli cacies that make a real Christmas din- ner have advanced so much that it will bring the whole thing up to at least as high a figure as 1t was last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
THREE MONTHS MORE
NECESSARY FOR TABULATION OF
 CUBAN CENSUS.
Estimates of the War Department Show Approximately 100000 te be Qualified Voters
 on Island.

Washington, Dec. 1S.-Three months or possibly more in the opinion of the War Department officials will be nec- essary for the tabulation of the Cuban census returns, a rough count of which places the population of the island at 2.02S,2S2.
 It will be we'll into the spring of the new year when detailed statistics of the islands population are ready to be made public.
 Estimates are made at the War De- partment that the census returns will show approximately 100000 men qual- flied to cast vote. first at the munic- ipal elections and later at the general elections when a new President is to be chosen and to whose administration the United States will formally restore the government. Predictions now are freely made in administration circles that this change will not take place until the beginning of 1909 and in all probability not until later date.
 good Christmas suggestion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
Fan Fest Revives Memories.

Rare old-times were brought back in memory yesterday morning in a fan. fest between Manager Ryan and Bill St.ckney, financial secretary of tho local club. Ryan was out on the coast in 1890 playing winter ball with the st. Louis Browns; Bill was playing with the Frisco club and for a month ar so they played against each other. fighting their battles of seventeen years ago over again yesterday morn- ing. Both are now members of the same club. and say that 1t won't be the.r fault If Montgomery don't have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19

The Surpiue of Flelders.
 About his two surplus outfielders next summer--Phil Nadeau and Noah Heniine--Ryan is in quandary. They already chock fuli. He thinks that he will sell the Frenchman before next spring.
 About Henline he Is undecided. Hen. ed with the Washington Club some years ago. He is fast outfielder. though. having the reputation of be- ing an in and outer. He played some sensational ball at times for Malarky and President Coleman of Memphis is quoted as admitting that he made a him.
 There Is possibly not a ball club in this league that would not jump at the chance of landing him. but Ryan says that he wants to wait and see Henllne work before doing anything.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
i'S o.Rrieu Denies Report.
,,,. To See the Folks.

If you intend spending the hoIioHys , at your old home, go right. Dont laA'' s a shabby bag or worn out sui' Get one of our latest designs.
 Montgomery Trunk Co. auV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

The annual meeting of the stock holders of the Fourth National Bank banking rooms on Tuesday. January IA. 1908, at o'clock, p. m. for the cleo tion of Board of Directors and for that may properly come before the meeting
 Dec. 14, 1907. A. Joshua Jones.
 Ca dhiar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
To nvIId Chapter House.

Tuscaloosa, Dec. 1S-(Special,-I.ih .i Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at the University has purch ased beaut.lul lot 7Ox147 feet on University avenue on which a chapter home will be erecs1u The consideration for the lot was $l'-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-19
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

A meeting of the Shareholders of The New Farley National Bank will be held at its banking house at 3:00 D. m-. on Tuesday January 14th. 1908. for the election of a Board of Directors and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before it. L. w. TYSON.
 If. Cashier.