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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
A COURT OF INQUIRY
OFFICERS INVESTIGATING COLLIS- ION OF TUGS.
Witnesses Examined to Fix RespOnsI- bility for Sini<ing of Florence Witherbee in the liar
 bOr of Pensacola.

Pensacola, Feb. 16.-(Special. )--A naval court of inquiry today began an investigation into the collision Thurs day afternoon of the naval tug Acco- mac and the harbor tug Florence With erbee. which resulted in the latter ves- sel being sunk off Palafex wharf.
 The court was formed this morning of commissioned officers stationed al the navy yard. At 1 o'clock the exam nation of witnesses Legan. The cap tain and crew of the sunken tug were among the first to be examined. Af- terwards members of the crew of the Aecomac were heard. In addition tc these witnesses there are a number ei steamboat men from Pensacola whe have been summoned to apear before the court.
 It is not probable that the investti. gation will be concluded before Mon day afternoon
 MmchIas Is Launched.
 The gunboat Machias, one of the na- val vessels wrecked during the Sep tember hurricane, was launched this afternoon from the Spanish floating dock at the navy yard, where she had been undergoing repairs. The repair work has not been completed, and the vessel will be again taken in dock at an early date.
 The tug Uncas, which has been al the navy yard since September, wIll go in the dock Monday for an over hauling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
THE LOTTERY CASES
ARMBRECHT PLACED rN CHAR0E
 OF PROSECUTION.
Offenders Will Be Given 0ppOrtunfts to Plead Guilty ana Pay Fine In- stead of n Penitentiary
 Seufence.

Mobile, Feb. 1e.--(Specia1 by Lone Distance Telephonel- All of the dis trict attorneys in the United States have been ordered by the Attorney General to report all matters pertain ing to the case of the Honduras Lot trict Attorney ". H. Armbrecht of Mo hilc. whc has been placed in complete charge of the criminal prosecution of these cases.
 Mir Armbrecht announces that the date for the trial before the special United States grand jury has been set for the first Monday iu April
 The District Attorney at Hartford. Conn. telegraphed Mfr, Armbrecht to- day that he had arrested one Franklin Johnson, an agent for the Honduras Company at that place. He has been advtsef further that tho two secret service agents. Sauter and Donaghey, who left Mobile a few days ago. have served warrants on President Dema- rest and General Manager Damarest at New Orleans and Gen. w. L. Caoell, Q commissioner, who resides in Texas, The principals in the case wherever they may reside, will have to report for trial in Mobile.
 First Assistant Attorney General Cooley Is expected to come to Mobile to witness the hearing and to give counsel.
 Mir. Armbrecht says the Honduras company tried to give in to the United States government just before the hear ing in Mobile on condition that the gov- erpment would not continue the prose- cutions. The government asked the company to plead guilty by Wednesday. the day before the hearing. but up un- til Thursday Mir. Armbrecht had not re- ceived an answer.
 Assistant Attorney General Cooley gave instructions by wire to proceed with the hearing and the prosecutions.
 Mir. Armbrecht said today that the government will eliminate a jail sen- tence and will only impose fine if the Honduras company will plead guilty and will agree to quit business. The hearing in April before Commissioner Jones will be public. which is contrary to news which was circulated a few days ago to the effect that no one woald be allowed in the court room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
M. J. & K. (. SUIT
MANAGEMENT WINS ANOTHER
 VICTORY IN COURT.
VIII he Allowed to Examine Books and Vouchers of the Road Ae- eording to Judge Browns
 Decision.

Mobile. Feb. 16.--{Special by Long Distance Telephone. .l---Attorneys Greg ory L. aud II. T. Smith, counsel Tor the plaintiff in the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City suit, won another victory before Judge s. E. BroWne in the circuit court today.
 The attorneys had made denano on the part of the stockholders TOT authority to investigate the books and accounts of the company, 1t nav ing been charged previously that the books were irregular.
 Attorneys Rich and Pillans, repre- senting the M., J. and K. C. manage ment, filed interrogatories asking why the stockholders bought stock ana why they wish to see the books. They further urged that their oppanents wanted to see the books af the conn pany for hostile purposes, to wreck the company and to have its assets distributed among the stockholders.
 The plaintiffs argued that their cause was not hostile and but was proper even though 1t was their sole desire to get evidence to prosecute suit against the company.
 Judge Browne held that the defen- dant had not shown reasons to pre-, vent their books from being examined and they were allowed until next sat- urday, by agreement of the other at- torneys, to file a return. If the'r re- turn Is not found good by the court permission will be given the three stockholders to inspect the books.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
FAMOUS SPORT DEAD
HARRY coRBETT PASSES AWAY IN
 FRISCO.
Brother to Sometime Heavyweight Champion Pugilist and Prometcr of Fistic Encounters DFepa
 of Suddenly at Hoxme.

San Francisco, Feb. 1s.--Harry Corbett. the we'll known sporting man and brother of James T. Corhett. ex- champion heavyweight puziflst. was found dead this morning.
 Corbett died of heart failure at his home in this city. He was at hts place of business last night in good health but during the night. accord ing to statements made by his family. he was seized with 8 severe cold. ac- companied by slight congestion of the lungs.
 This mornig he arose and went to the bath room adjoining his sleeping room. Shortly afterward bis young daughter was awakened by the sound of running water and went to the bath room. where she found her father lying on the floor in an uncoscious condition.
 She screamed for help and when q special policeman arrived in response to her cries he found corbett dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
BURGLARS IN DEMoPoLIs.
Thieves Get Large Amount of Good
 Store


 Thieves Get Large Amount of Goods From . Store.
 Demopolis, Feb. 16--fSpecial. )--- Thursday mornipg when the store of Mayer Brothers on Walnut and Capitol Streets was opened, 1t was discovered that the place had been burglarized the night before. and that goods had been tween one hundred and one thousand dollars. 4s *M R2gttaS iss | Entrance was erected at the rear door of the office by taking out the lowel panel of hte door. Every drawer in the office was forced open, but all the money had been placed in the vault the night before. as usual. The safe was not tempered with.
 The burglar visited the shoe depart ment. and here fitted himself with a new pair of shoes and left an old pair. It is thought perhaps these old shoes may have been left there as a blind, to throw the officers off his track, for in some respects the neatness of his work indicates that the burglar was not an amateur in the business.
 A coat left in the office by Luke Sim mons was found on the floor with all the pockets turned inside out. Among the ferak election bets, the most amusing was that between W. M. Tucker and c. G. Grimm. the result of which was that Mir. Griffin pulled a buggy down Washington Street with Mir. Tucker in 1t.
 The marriage a few days ago of Miss Marie Louise Browder and MT. Thomas Levin Powell, which took place at Hawthorne" the grand old colonial | home of the bride at Prairieville. near l Demopolis. was of more than usual in- terest because of the prominence and popularity of the contracting persons. | The Worth While Club has elected the following officers: Mrs. George W. 1 Taylor. President: Miss Emma Harri- son. Vice President; Mrs. L.. c. Lowe Secretary; Mrs. W. c. Blasingame, 1 Treasurer; Miss Fannie Rembert. Reader; MT, Henry McDaniel. Reporter. The club will entertain at Miss Tay- l lor'S next TueadaY evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Prettx YsIentine Party.

- x. I Mobile, Feb. 1s--t )--one of the prettieet valentine parties given was that of Miss Lorraine Cunntnghams daughter of Mfr. and Mrs. Charles Cum ningham. and tho fact that 1t took | place Friday evening instead of Thurs { day. was consideration for the school boys and girls
 The house was decorated In red hearts and flowers and the luncneon table had centre piece--a great bunch of red geraniums and ferns on a mir- ror---whi1e garlands of red hearts were looped from the chandelier to the cor- ners of the table The place cards were hearts with appropriate notices, and every guest had a pretty valentine as souvenir.
 After luncheon the young people ad- tourned to the library, where large heart was suspended under the chanoo- Hers. Every guest in turn was blind folded. the game being to try to pierce the heart with arrows provided for the purpose. Miss Ethel West being the most successful. was rewarded with pink feather fan. After this, progress sive peanuts was played. Miss Lucy Leatherbury keeping the score, which was done by tieing small hearts to the big heart which was the score card Miss Katherine Champion won the first prize. a gold loclxet. heart-shaped-
 
 folding valentine. During the game Miss Ruth Kyle served punch in the hall, -A
 Another delightful valentine party was given today by Mrs. shelton sims for her two little nieces, Esther ana Marie Sims. of Livingston, Ala.
 Miss Nell Nahers, who was the att tractive guest of Miss Mary Danner. has returned to her home in Birming- ham.
 Dr. and Mrs. Francis J, Adams of Great Falls. Mont. are expected to- morrow from New Orleans. to visit Judge and Mrs. R., L.. Maupin.
 Miss Helen Thomas is now at Palm Beach, Fla, and Is one of the most ad- mired women at that resort.
 Letters to Mobile friends from Mss Mary Morris Clarke. now in New York, announces her approaching marriage to Mr. Scale of Birmingham. on April ', in New York. It is source of
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Commercial Club Meets.

The Commercial Club held a meeting tonight and passed a resolution protesting against the provisions In bill before Con- gross which proposes to cut down the com pensation of railroads carrying United States malls believing that the reduced compensa- tion would be detrimental to the best inter- ssts of the South.
 President John Graft was elected to corr fer wit hthe Mayor and to have an enginveg selected to fix the limit of the city as made in the Great Mobile bill
 The action of the Club was brought about by request of many citizens who wish to know exactly what the boundaries of Greater Mobile will be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
LUMBERMEN ACQUITTED.
Jury Returns Quick Verdict in Cases of
 Iaud FPaud.

New Orleans, Feb. I6.---Aftar only ten minutes consideration of the evidence by a jury, II. E. Hardner and C. w. LaCroix were today acqui "a on charge of conspiring to defraud the govern ment of public lands
 Messrs. Hardner and LaCrox are president and vice president, respect lively, of the Urania Lumber Company. and are prominent citizens of Catahoula parish. Mr. Hardner was some years ago the Republican candidate for Con gress in the Fifth Congressional Dis trict
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
MRS. LuT1,RELL ENTERrAINs.
Pleasant Occasion in BreSt0n--MI
 SoweIl Critically HI.


 Brewton. Feb. 16.-(Special. )- Mrs Elston Luttrell delightfully."- en- tertained the Bid Domino Club at her home on Parker Avenue last night
 The house was tastefully decorated with red and white carnations ana hearts. The punch bowl was graceful . ly presided over by Mss Annie Laurie Luttren. After an exciting and in- tcresting game of dominoes refresh ments were served, the color schem of white and red being shown through out. Mrs. w. Y. Lovelace won the ladies' prize. beautiful cut glass bowl. D. B. Hayes. the gentlemen prize, a fountain pen: Mrs Alto V, Lovclace, captured the consolation prize for ladies and D. Gillis the gen clemens. The guests prize was awarded to Miss Jennie s, Williams while Miss Alice Till and Prof. W. c. Griegs carried or the hooby prizes
 The handsome new home of Post master W. J. Mcclellan, at Pollard
 has been destroyed by fire. The fire occurred during the absence af MT Mcclellan and wife. and its origin is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

not known. The loss falls heavily upon MT. Mcclellan, as the building was a large now structure and only a small quantity of the household ef- fects were saved.
 c. L. Sowell, Sr., one of the oldest citizens of this section. Is lying criti- cally i'll at his home on Parker Ave- nae.
 At the last meeting of Brewton Commandery, Knights Tenpiar. resoA lutinos of respect were passed upon the death of Dr.. E. P. Parker. the first member of this lodge who has died since it's fnstitdtion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Takes Action on Mails.

The Maritime Exchange and Shtppers' Association met this afternoon and passed a resolution concerning the bilf before Con- gross dealing with the carrying of United States malls. asking that the compensation paid to the railroads for the carrying Of the mails be not reduced.
 The Association argues that such re- duction would be inimicaI to the best inter ests of the South. It is urged that the mall service in the SoutS is already bad enough but if the railroads are paid less by the government for hauling the mails 1t msut be expected that poorer service will be the result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
A TRIP TO PANAMA
MOBILE BUSINESS MEN WILL GO TO
 LSTHdES.
In Movement to Extend Trade Opposed to Reducing Mall
 Appr0priatian.

Hohiie. Fob. ie.--(Special by Long Dis- tance Teiephone.)- )--Mohile is to be includ- ed in trip to Panama by dslegtations of leading merchants of Southern cities.
 The movement has been started by the Nashville Board of Trade which proposes to have the sailing for the Isthmus through from Mobile and New Orleans. Secretary J. P, Wilson of the Mobile Commercial Club hteigraphed the Nashville organization to- day to count on this port strongly and there Is no doubt that a meeting will be held in a few days to complete the arrangements
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
SHOOTING NEAR BIRMINGHAM.
Free far all Fray at Tacea on Lsui.-
 vile and NashylIle.

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. 1s.--In a eneral shooting affray at Tacoa to- night about eighteen miles south of Birmingham on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. Gabriel Swan shot and killed Jack Tembley, and fatally injur cd Ant Siegel.
 An unknown railroad dagman then took up the light and shot Swan in the back of the head. All were brought to Birmingham and the two injured men are expected to die to- night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Roe.erslt Inrltstl to ,Iohile.

Mobile. Ala, Feb. 16--President The odore Roosevelt has been invited by the promoters of the Negro National Fair to come to this city and open same. A committee Of representative negro citizens has been named to so to Washington to extend the invita- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Naaez ns Gr4eks.

Information has been received here that three of the Greeks drowned off St. Andrews last Monday we're Capt John Argatise Dionandis Arthanon and Gus Pangelaerois of Pensacola. The fourth man was not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

The sRed Rooster. crows for Day break tthc very best fertilizers and
 acId phosphates) and fer you to "sif up and git.- Mari<s q Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

New Orleans. La. Feb. l6-Cleared: steamers Chalmette, Boyd New 1ork' Momus, Jacobs, Havana; San Jose (Rritish). Foal, Hamburg Venue (British), Stevenson, Port Limon: lm- perator. (Norwegian). Pedersen. Coton: Frey, fNorwegianl. Hansen. Sagua Ia Grande; Loutsianian, (Britishl, Wood. London: Russian Prince. {British), Da- vison. Havana: Norhein, (Nerwegiani. !. Tohnessen. Vera Cruz, Tamplco' For1 Arthur and Galveston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
WILL ATTEND
11311En IAN To GO 70 rIrTsnUne.
1&osxuu6ea sn EavfnE AIabama We'll X mcn1orem1ea nf the National Good
 fEaaMx Canvemtfon in the sE pensxlvanfa City.

zfobiIs. Feb. 1s.--tspecial by Long ! spist4nce Telephone )--Hcn- John Craft < yioe- President for Alabama of the Ma z tfonn1 Good Roads Association. and President of the Commercial Club of
 Mobile, today resolved letter from xCovcrnor Conner calling attention to ' rneeting of the Good Roads Associa-
 {fsa.in Pittsburg March IF.
 m pursuance of proclamation is- ssued by the Governor of Pennsylvania.
 xfr Craft said today that he would E,cerfainiy attend the meeting and that hG Nd answered Governor Corners let s.<cr <Nsking If the Governor thinks 1t exvise 10 appoint five delegates from zthts city. This will be the must i'm 1portant meeting of the body, said MT 4,faft
 s-The views of practical men on road huiidfne will be given. Modern meth- nds of road building will be explained <and various material will be exhfbitet | s&tereopticon views will be thrown on rauvass to better explain the matters and fo hold the interest of the audi A&Dee-e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Among our new ar rivals in heavy, durabN sterling silver Jewelry, we mention Hat Pins, long stiff, flower tops, great variety at 35c, 50c, 75c and $f.
 Cuff Links warranted for rough usage yet neat, pretty designs 50c, 75c and $1.
 Mems Tie Clasps soc, 75c, useful and inexpen- sive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
Serviceable Sterling Silver Jewelry

r II
 Our choice selection of Silver Belt Buckles, hand engraved and etched, commands the attention of the lady buyers. They are in good taste for the Spring since fashion has dictated their extensive use.
 Prices range from $2.00 to $500.
 G.Z.RuY.H4EU:Wk;
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

CREAM PUFFs. Nothing more delicious than nice fresh Creaa Puffs. 2S cemss a dozen. order early today from
 kANisY KITCHEN.
 Hinds & Hyatt, Phone S5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Back up for your load of Daybreak FertiIixers and Acid Phosphate where the "Red ROOster' crows. At Marks X GayIe's Warehouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

The Franklin Street School. under
 Miss Meta Thonpsons leadership will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

The ball of the Continental Mystic
 Crewe Wednesday will be the onls large affair of next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

The Hale- Ellsworth wedding vi
 take place Wednesday at the bride home. 1s7 South Broad Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Mrs. Harry Inge is in fMontgomery visiting her sister. Mrs. Phares Cole man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Port Eads, Feb. 16-Arrived: steam CTS Comedian. (British), Netherton, Li- verpool; Pathfinder Lewis. Porto Rico Azalea. (British). Henderson, Tampico Bon Nevis. (Britishl. Pritehard. loni- que; Dalton, (British). Hope RIO oe Janerio and sailed for Galveston.
 Sailed: steamer Jos. w Fordney, La verge. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

ab1e I< showed that 4o1 witnesses were examined in 1Ss ca>ea and that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Mrs. Hunt Chamberlain and Miss
 Stewart have returned from visit to New Orleans. e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Galveston, Texas. Feb. 16-Arrived steamers Cayo Domingo, (Britisn)' Friend. Coatzacoaleos; Fl Norte. Max on. New York; Trebia. fBritishl, St. Thomas: Ferl, Gtalian), Giann Gion- mai. Pensacola.
 Cleared: steamer Nueces, Hlx' Ne" York.
 Sailed: steamers Hanover, (Brfttsh)' )' Peterson. Bremen; Nor (Norwegian), Johnson, Tampico; Miramichi, (British)' Huxton, Liverpool; Nueces, Hix, New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
NEWS OF MOBILE SOCIETY

, great disappointment to her Mobiis friends that the wedding win not take place here.
 Mir. and Mrs. Tom Gaillard have re- turneG to their homo in Evergreen ar ter . pleasant visit to MT. and Mrs. l Mrs. John Murrell of Atlanta Is the guest Of Mrs. W. F. Burgett on Mon- tauk Avenue for two weeks Miss Maude culpepper of Tuscaloosa has returned home after visit to Miss Lucille Adams.
 Miss India Dumas of Arlington. Ala. is in the city on short visit to Miss Pearl Curry.
 MT. Joseph IIodgson and Mir. R. g.. Bacon left today for Chicago.
 The monthly free win offering con. cert and tea for the Y. W. c. A. will take place next Friday evening from 2 to o'clock.
 On Tuesday evening Rev. Beverly Warner of New Orleans will preach at Trinity Church. This will be learned with interest by the many admirers VI ehiS cAS'teSkkt SISahSt.
 Mrs. E. T. Mcwnliams and little son have returned home after visit to MT. ana Mrs. W. ". Groom.
 Col. E.. L. Russell and Col William Butler Duncan left Thursday on their private car for an. inspection trip of the Mobile and Ohio Road.
 Mrs. Hunt Chamberlain and Miss Stewart have returned from visit to New Orleans.
 The Hale- Ellsworth wedding will take place Wednesday at the brides home. 1s7 South Broad Street.
 The ball of the Continental Mystic Crewe Wednesday will be the only large affair of next week.
 The Franklin Street School. under Miss Meta Thompson's leadership will give a Washington celebration Friday
 Mrs. Harry Inge is in Montgomery visiting her sister. Mrs. Phares Cole man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
MARINE NEWS.
Arrival and Departure of Vessels At
 Southern Ports.

Mobile, Ala, Feb. 16-Arrived: None. Cleared: Steamer Banan. CNorwe- gian). Monsen. Puerto Cortez.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Pensacola. Feb. 16.--Arrived: Str. Trompenberg, (Dutch). Vanderwilde' Funchal.
 Cleared: Strs. Cithington. tBr1, Rufignac, Middleburg and London; Harley, (Br.), Pope, Bremen and Dun kirk bark Phyllis, (Nor.). Gabrielsen. Genoa.
 Sailed. Bark Winnipeg, (Rus), Err holm. Rosario; Schr. Donna Christina Mcleod, Belize
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

The grand jury of Mobile County ad- 16urnad st $40 o'clock this afternoon. alter having completed all of it's work
 rkn fssrv was in session two weeks and s,verai hundred witnesses were exam ined. A report was submitted to Judge Senrs,es of the City Court. The jury's report on the condition of the county 3aiI. and of the poor house. was favor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17
rathel,c mission .

Rev. Fathers Thomas l.. Healy and n fnsvis ofT5earn, vi tomorrow night
 nSn a series of doctrinal lectures at 1fe Cathedral of the Immaculate Con 3entton. These missionaries will be Ss1n nsr6bered as having conducted r,1iesfnn on Mobile one year ago. They appeal especially to non-Catholics, to &hom they extend an invitation to at 4And ffe services. The series Of lect- sires vii continue two weeks. there tcSnx twelve in all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Col. E |. Russell and Col williai, Butler Duncan left Thursday on theil private car for an inspection trip ot the Mobile and Ohio Road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Dr. and Mrs. Francis J, Adams of Great Falls. Mont. are expected to- morrow from New Orleans. to visit Judge and Mrs. R.. L.. Maupin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Letters to Mobile friends from af:ss Mary Morris Clarke, now in New York announces her approaching marriage to Mir. Scale of Birmingham. on April ', in New York. It is a source of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

Miss Helen Thomas is now at Palm
 Beach, Fla, and Is one of the most ad- mired women at that resort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-17

son have returned home after a visi to MT. ana Mrs. W. W. Groom.