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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
Lockex Nnttar,a Contract.

New York, Dec. l2.-James R. Keene. T is said has signed contract with Jockey Joe Hotter by which he guarantees the jockey $1O.O0O for the next season. In addition to this sum. the jockey is to re ceive s25 for every winnig mount and $l0 for every horse he brings in second. and five per cent of the winnings on all horses he rides for MT. Keene.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
Nexrn Kills Self.

Henry Jones alias William Jackson, a negro gambler. was shot or commit ted suicide at Altoona yesterday under peculiar circumstances. The tragedy occurred in a negro cabin and was wit messed only by negro woman. She c1iams she saw Jones take a drink of something, presumably whiskey. while he was standing In the door. Imme- diately afterwards the negro pYiled pistol from his pocket and fireda bull let into his head. It Is thought the woman murdered Jones for his money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
Mallory ,Not Critic.Ily mi.

PensacOIa, Fla, Dec. l2.-United States Senator stephen R. Mallory who is seriously i'll at the home of his nephew. pr. Mallory Kennedy. in this city, is said to have passed restful day today. The Senator's physician announced that while his condition is serious it Is not critical.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13

The following deeds were recorded
 J. H. Pearson to R. H. Bozeman, block A. section s. Highland Park. Considera- tion. $L0oo.
 C. c. Bird to Dollie Adams. portion of lot 8, block {, Peacock's Tract. Con- alteration &70O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
VIII parneIl Not Guilty.

Will Darnell, charged with murder in the second degree for the killing of will Henley at a disreputable house, kept by Lillian stutts in the outskirts of the city. was acquitted by the jury in the criminal division of the City Court this morning after it had been considering the evidence for twenty hours.
 The evidence showed that Henley was drinking and that he attacked Darnell with bottle when the latter attempted to drive him away from the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
WALKED OFF A BOAT
ELLIS BRANNON OF GADSDEN
 MEETS TRAGIC DEATH.
Etewah County Man Believed to Have Been Selzea With Heart Fail. uFe-The News of
 Gadgdeu

Gadsden. Dec. 2.--(SpeciaLJ J--Ellis Brannon. one of the best known citi- zens of Etowah County, walked off the steamer Dixie near Fowler's Ferry just below Gadsden on the Coosa River this morning at o'clock and was drowned. The boat brought the body to the city few hours after the fatality.
 Mir. Brannon lived at Palmetto Creek and was engaged in the logging busi- ness. He had worked for the Kile Lumber Company for twenty years and was an expert raftsman. He came to town Wednesday on the Dixie which lowed a raft for him and when the boat again went down the river yes- terday at 10 o'clock he went with it. While in the city he met with friends and was drinking heavily. He carried two quarts of whiskey with him on the fatal trip but when the boat start ed on it's return to Gadsden he was nearly sober.
 Just before MT. Brannon was drown ed he had been in the engine room of the steamer talking with the engineer, John T. Warlick. He rose from his seat and said he would go and see about the raft. That was the last seen of him alive. When found the body was floating in the water in the wake of the steamer and it is thought that he dropped dead with heart trouble and in falling went overheard.
 He was 49 years old and leaves family of several grown sons and daughters
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
smith lad White Houne.

Washington, Dec. 12--Gov. Hoke Smith of Georgia was entertained by the President at luncheo today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
Trial of Chief Brit.

Chief of Police W. E. Brit of Attalla was placed on tria. for his life in the City Court this morning. the grand jury having indicted him some time ago for murder in the first degree for the killing of young Frank Miller some months ago.
 The jury was selected today. The defense will be self-defense but the prosecution will attempt to show that Miller was shot to death while lying in a crouched position on the floor of the Attalla prison while he was pris- oner of Chief Brit. He and his broth CT are alleged to have attacked Birt in an endeavor to prevent Brit from locking Frank Miller in the city cala- boose.
 Chief Birt has many warm friends in Attalla and Mayor Frost and the business and professional men of the place are at his side aiding In the de- fense. The father of the dead boy is on the other side aiding the prosecu- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
xZK' S5O<Is
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR SALE-Horse, buggy and harness, good family horse, buggy and harness in good condition. Call at Oak Hall Sa-
 ioo1 116 Dexter Avenue. 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
TOBACCO HABIT

Cigarette. Cigar. Pipe, Tobacco Chewing and the Tobacco Habit positively cured by our Home Treatment for all forms of Tobacco using Many of the physical and mental ed by the use of tobacco Our treatment oyercomes these weaknesses. Price $5. For literature address
 JAMES SANATORIUM. Memphis, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13
FOR OVER SIXTY YEARS
AIRS. wINsLow's

MRS. wINsLow's
 SOOTHING SYRUP. has been used for over FIFTY Mothers for their CHILDREN while TEHTHIN0. with perfect success IT sOOTHG the CHILD. sOFTENs the GUMS. ALLAY0 all pain. CURES WIND COLYc. and is the best remedy for DIARRHoHA. Sold by Druggists in every part Of the world. Be sure and ask for Mrs. Winslow'S Soothing Syrup and take no other kind e6 Cents . Bottle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-13

GN OLD AND WELL-TRIED RENEDY,
 GuarAntsed under the Foods and DTva As1. June seth Ises. Serial Number iAA
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
LeaY-HaYteL
VI aYYaage at
Home

A pretty wedding was solemnized at
the home of Mrs. Hornig, 200 Eleventh
street northeast, on Wednesday, Sep
tember Is, at noon. when in the pres
ence of the. immediate family, and a
few invited guests Miss Addie Hartei,
OF washington. became the wife of c.
Daniel Lear. OF Greensburg, Pa. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Or. Morhart. of Christ Church. in the
parlor, which was decorated with flow
ers and ferns. Following the marriage.
refreshments were served, after which
the young couple left for their we'd
ding journey. which win include Bos-
ton and the New England States and
a visit 10 the exposition. The bride
wore a dainty dress OF white Persian
null. trimmed with Vaienciennes lace.
and carried a shower bouquet OF Bride
-oses. Her going-sway gown was OF
white serge. and she wore a picture
hat Of white felt
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
COCAINE VENDER
HEAVILY SENTENCED
Police Court judges De-
termined to Break Up
Practice.

Presiding judges in the Police Courts
have instituted a crusade against sellers
OF cocaine and today one man received
a sentence Of year and half in jail
while another, whose case came up for
trial was granted a postponement until
September "a
The cases were before Judge Kimban
who IN sentencing sylvester James to
JAIL gave him a singing lecture and told
him that he meant to bring every one of
such offenders to justice. James lives
at 216 O'Nears court and was arrested
for selling cocaine to Hattie Reynolds
without physicians prescription. He
was given six months actual sentence
and fined 800 with the alternative Of
serving a year in Jail
Thomas Martin, who lives at the same
address was also before Judge KimEau
for selling the drUg to Fannie Thomp-
SON He asked for continuance until
September a, in order to obtain wit
nesses.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
JUSTICE CLABAUGH
CONFIRMS AWARDS

Chief Justice Clabaugh today. at the
instance Of Special Attorney for the
District A. Leftwich Sinclair. signed an
order finally ratifying and confirming
the appraisements OF the Union Station
Grade Damage Commission in the mat
ter of the claims for damages filed by
the owners Of property on the south sids
Of y street. between Third and Fourth
streets northeast
The appraisements OF the commission
were reported to the court July q last
No objections we're filed to any OF the
appraisements by either she District
Commissioners or the landowners.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
THE SEED AND THE SOIL.

It Is more fun TO see a man read a
pun on himself in a newspaper than to
see a fat man slip on a banana peel.
The narrow-m minded man reads it over
seven or eight times, and then he goes
around to appropriate what copies he
can. The kind-hearted man goes around
TO the office to pay what he owes The
successful business man. who advertises
regularly and makes money by II. i'm
mediately starts out TO find the editor.
and the two walk silently down the
street. and the business man takes sugar
IN his, and they both eat a Glove or two,
and life is sweeter and peace settles on
their hearts for moments. Such Is the
experience Of a mustard seed that falls
on different soil--CairO Enterprise
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Nesliue-shaw Wedding.

Miss Constance Woodland Shaw,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Shaw,
OF Silver Spring. was married last
Tuesday at 5 o'clock TO Joseph p. Mes
line, Of Washington, by the pastor. the
Rev. Father Rosensteel, IN St Johns
Church, Forest Glen, Md. The ceremony
was witnessed only by the families and
a few close friends Of the young couple
The bride was becomingly gowned IN
white rajah silk. with which she wore
a white hat, and carried Bride roses.
She was attended by Miss Anna Jones.
whose gown was OF pink silk. with hat
TO match, and who carried Bridesmaid
roses. VIII Smith, of Georgetown, was
best man. A reception in the home Of
the brides parents for the immediate
relatives Of both parties, followed the
ceremony after which Mr. and Mrs.
Nesline left for Maryland Park, a sub
urb OF Washington. where Mr. Nesline
has purchased a home for his bride.
They will be at home 10 their friends
after October /.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
WALKER FUNERAL
PLANS COMPLETE

Arrangements are now practically
complete for the funeral of Rear Ad-
miral John G. Walker. United States
Navy, which will be held tomorrow al
ternoon at O'Clock. from All Souls
Church. with full military honpTs.
The funeral escort will consist Of two
battalions OF bluejackets. one battalion
of marines. one battery Of Army ar
tiilery, ano the Marine Band.
Rear Admiral Sebree viii command
the funeral escort.
The pallbearers will consist of six
rear sdmiraIs. together With several
Civilians. The list OF pallbearers Is not
as yet oonDlete. The interment viii be
made at Arlington
The remains arrived in Washington
this morning on the Colonial Express
and are now at the residence Of the
family, at 1902 Eighteenth street north
west
The following church ushers have
been selected, Lieut.. Commander David
s. Sellers and Lieutenants Picking, Nc
Galley. Hart, and Miller. all OF the
Nay.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
. 1nthYObS
To Return
On Monday

The Assistant secretary of the
Treasury and Mrs. Beekn1an Winthrop
who spent the greater part of the sum
naer IN the country home OF Senator and
MIS-. Francis G, Newlands, and are now
spending Mr.. Winthrop's vacation al
Ienox. viii return 10 Washington on
Monday and take possession Of the
home OF the late Mrs. J. HUXLEY Ash
ION. corner of Massachusetts avenue
and Eighteenth street. which they have
taken for the season
The house has been the scene Of many
charming social affairs during tho life
of Mrs. Ashton. ard the girlhood OF her
daughter, Mrs. Clarence Wilson, who
was Miss Bessie" Ashton Mr.. and
Mrs. Winthrop spent the few months OF
lest winter which they were in Wash
ington at the Shoreham, as they came
rather late in the season to find suit
able house.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
FRIENDS SURPRISED
BY WEDDING CARDS
Walter A. Dane Married to
Massachusetts, Girl
September 9.

Friends Of Walter A. Dane. caufiden-
tial clerk to the Assistant Secretary OF
the Navy, were surprised TO learn that
he has been quietly married while away
on his vacation.
The wedding. which took place Sep
TENDER 9. was revealed in the receipt OF
formal announcements which reached
the city yesterday and today.
Mr.. Dane left on three weeks leave
two weeks ago, first going to his old
home In Vermont for a brief visit From
there he went to Cambridge. Mass,
where his wedding 10 Miss Bertha
Aldrich. daughter of Edwin H ATdrich.
a business man of that city. took place.
They are now on a tom Of the North
east, and will be at home 10 their
friends at the Iroquois. after October Is
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Miss Maddux Engaged.

The engagement is announced OF Miss
Kittie Maddux. daughter of the late
Col F. Webb Maddux. OF Oak Hin. Va.
to Evan Warheld Hook. OF Baltimore.
Miss Maddux is a most attractive. and
popular young woman. well known in
Virginia Baltimore. and Washington.
Her home. oak Hill. near Warrentcu,
Is famous for It's genuine Southern hos
pitality.
Mr.. Hook Is a prOmine.t young BUSH
ness man OF Baltimore. and comes from
one CT the oldest families Of Maryland.
The marriage VIII take place In Oc-
tcbcr.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
TAEBOT-McCUEN ELOPEMENT
SURPRISE TO ALEXANDRIANS
Bridegroom Member of
Choir of Christ
Church.
Couple Planned to Keep
Marriage Secret For
Present.

WASHINGTON TINES BUREAU.
ATEXaNDPTA Va SEPT 9r

Considerable surprise was caused in
Alexandra today by the announcement
In The Times OF the marriage at St
Johns Church, Georgetown. of Miss
Bessie Talbot and H Talbot McCuen.
The young bridegroom is in the choir
in Christ Church. Alexandria, and with
a view TO keeping their marriage a Sc
cret. neither mentioned the fact to their
respective parents
Young McCuen went home after the
ceremony and yesterday morning left as
usual for his fathers store. IN this city,
where he IS employed as a clerk.
Parents OF both the young people were
astonished when they learned OF the
marriage. They were aware of the at
tachment between the two, but did not
realize that il had reached a stage where
an elopement was planned Neither
however, would make a. statement re-
garding the course to be pursued Mrs.
McCuen. the bride. is seventeen, and her
husband IS just a year her senior.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Captain and Mrs. Ross Home.

Capt. Worth Ross, head OF the reve-
nue. cutter service, accompanied by Mrs.
Ross and Worth Ross. jr.. have re-
turned to Washington and opened their
apartment in the Woodley for the win
Ter season
Mrs. Ross has been absent from the
city since June, when she went to West
Point 10 attend the graduation exer-
cises OF her son. JEFFREY Bartlett. Later,
some time early in July. Mrs. Ross went
on 10 BrOOkline, Mass, 10 be present at
the marriage of Lieutenant Bartlett 10
Miss Alice Powers. Since then Mrs.
Ross has been attending a series Of
house parties in the North.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

c. E. Smith
VIII MaYYv
October 3

Mrs. washington Romano Nichols
has issued invitations for the marriage
of her daughter, Miss Henrietta Nichols.
to Charles Emory smith. Thursday, Oc-
other 3. at II o'clock. at Luletro, FL
boron, n, ].
Announcement of the engagement Of
Miss Nichols and Mr.. Smith was made
several weeks ago, and created consid-
cradle surprise among the Washington
friends Of the former Postmaster Gen
eral, many Of whom will go to Elberon
Tor the ceremony.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
WHICH is CORRECT.

Miss Ellen Terry was born In Coven-
try hfty-nine years ago. Two houses l..
that English city claim TO 5s her birth
place one house has the sign; This
is the birthplace of Miss Ellen Terry
the other, just opposite. bears the le-
gend; This is the original birthplace
Of Miss Ellen Terry. "-Exchange
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
H. H. COulters honor Guests.

Mr. and Mrs. II. II. Coulter were the
guests Of honor last evening at a re-
CeDtion given by the latters parents.
Mr. and hrs. @. Reed. Hr. and Glrs.
Coulter have recently returned from
their bridal trip TO the jamestown Ex-
position and VIII make their future
home at 5l6 Seventh street southwest
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Reopen Church.

The old First Presbyterian Church,
which is now occupied by Bethany
Methodist Protestant Church, having
been thoroughly renovated. viii be re-
opened next Sunday with appropriate
services. At II a. m. DR.. Joseph L
Mills. pastor OF the South Baltimore
Methodist Protestant Church. will de-
liver the opening sermon. At 8 O'Clock
in the afternoon short addresses will be
made by the Rev DR.. Poisal, DR.. Mills,
the Rev r s. LaWrens0n. Of Cherry
dale, and the Rev. Joseph r. Sewer. Of
the Second Presbyterian Church.
Special services win also be held dur
ing the day by the Sunday school. At
night the Rev DR.. Poisal will deliver
the sermon.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Birth Announced.

Cards were received yesterday by the
friends of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D.
Foorhis, Of New York, the latter for
merry Miss Bella Bateman, Of this city.
announcing the arrival Of Charles
Diederich Voorhis.- jr.. and the dace Of
his birth, September Is, 1907.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Marriage Cards Out.

Mr.. and Mrs ]. O. Chunn have cards
out announcing the marriage of their
sister. Mrs. Mary D. Watson. to Capt.
Bertram T. Clay ton, u. S. A,.Tuesday.
September 3, at Salisbury, n. c.
After october ] Captain and Mrs.
Clayton Will be athome at the Ontario.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Infant Dead.

Charles Clayborn Cobb. the infant son
Of c. s. H. Cobb. died at his parents
home, 800 South Lee street. last evening.
his funeral will be held this afternoon
from his parents home at 4-s0 O'CLOCK
The Rev. DR.. Bulla. of the Methodist
Episcopal Church South. win conduct
the funeral services, and the burial viii
take place in the Methodist Protestant
Cemetery
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Bisphams Return Home.

The Rev Clarence Bispharn and Mrs.
Bispham, of Philadelphia, formerly Of
Washington, who have been spending
the summer at Ocean City, n J.. nave
returned To their home in Philadelphia.
They expect 10 visit the jamestown Ex-
position some time this week
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
1SSlSSlbb1
Belle Here
With Cousin

Miss Julia Fulton Williams. daughter
Of Representative and Mrs. John sharp
Williams. OF Mississippi, has returned
10 Washington and is the guest Of her
cousin, Mrs. D. J. CAN'T, at 1852 Eleventh
street northwest. Miss Williams IS one
of the most interesting and attractive OF
the younger official set IN Washington.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Nav Senator Leases Home.

Senator Joseph " Dixon, the Senator
from Montana, VINO is succeeding SEN
ator Clark has taken a house on Nine
tenth street, near = street. He will
come to Washington within the next
few days 70 start ais children in the
schools
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
hrs Regen Visiting.

AIRS. James Regen. wife Of Lieut.
James Resen, Of Vancouver barracks,
with her two sons. are visiting Mr.
EZuaga,
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
MAsH WHIcH7

Tcaeher-Harry. a mother has five
children and but four potatoes. How
can she divide the potatoes so that each
viii receive an equal pprtion2
Harry (ouickly)-Mash 'em.-Harper's
Weekly.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Miss Wade in Lancaster.

Miss Margaret Wade. who spent the
spring in Texas and the early summer
In Port Hope. Canada. with Mrs Thomas
Bayne, is now in Lancaster, Pa. with
her relatives there. She viii return here
about the last Of this month.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Engagement Announced.

Mrs. Robert Dunlap. Of New York has
announced in London the engage
ment Of her daughter Mrs. J. z. Brad
shaw. TO Jefferson Dumont Thompson.
Mr.. Thompson, who is well known IN
motoring circles. was one OF the man
ayers Of the Vanderbilt Cup race Of last
autumn,
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Police Court.

Ia the police court, Justice Harry 3.
Cation presiding, the following case was
disposed OF this morning: Alice Gala
han, charged with drunkenness. was
sent 10 the workhOuse for thirty days.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Johnsons Delay Return.

Or. and Mrs. II. I. E johnson, who
have been spending the past month
abroad. VIII not return to Washington
for several weeks yet They have been
spending the greater part Of their time
IN London and Paris, and the doctor
is also a delegate TO the medical con-
gress, soon 10 convene in Berlin
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

The Alexandria Light Infantry will
be inspected at the aTmOry in South
Royal street next Tuesday evening BY
Col John Lane Stern.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
IN SOCIETY

Old Mother Hubbard
She went 10 The cupboard
on hearing society's tones;
For she wrote for the papers.
And Encw al the capers
TO rattle each skeletons bones,
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

A meeting Of those interested in the
organization OF a football team. known
last year as the A. A. c., viii be held
at King and Alfred streets at O'Clock
this evening
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Douglas Robinson, the
latter the sister Of the President, and
Miss Corinne Robinson have returned to
their home ia Orange. \. J.. where they
will spend the autumn season.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
Notes

Old Dominion COmmandery. Knights
Templar. VIII hold meeting this even
ing, at which their comnandery viii be
iusDecfed
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

J. c. White. son of the American am
bassadOr TO France. sailed for America
yesterday. after spending the summer
with his parents in France. Mr.. White
Is returning 10 college
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

DR.. NJ darcy Magee Will return to his
home In Washington this evening from
his summer trip IN Europe.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Crosby S. Noyes have
returned from Poland Springs. Me-, and
are at their country place near Silver
Spring. Nd, Alton Farm.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20
SINNERS. LONG TERM.

Prof. A. X. Skinner. chief astronomer
of the United states Naval Observatory,
was appointed TO the position in 1870,
since which time he has discov cred or
determined the places of about 5000
stars. besides doing an immense amount
Of work in the field of applied astronomy
and mathematics. He will be succeeded
by Prof. Herbert L. Rice.-DetrOt News.
The Washington times., 1907-09-20

DR.. and Mrs. G. c. Burton have re-
turned to Washington and have opened
their apartment in the Champlain, after
IN Indiana
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-12

Is thrust into another hopper Of the
same min. the WoFkhonse
Hrrr be is further Inundated snd
degraded Here be learns the mean
iDg 81 che majestic rule moet ylo-
lence wlth violcaCe The next time
that man g. arrested u B. iof a
Eraveg crime and BE- goes 10 the
penitruUary
The ldea cuEeudrrcd Within him
IS exactly that pf a child punished
harshiY. who cries ~if I must be
punished anyNag. I'u DO something
worth whiie being punished FOR"
Now. thia b unfair. bath to the
victim and civilization
There Is a system ~ real Justice
operating tu eity o. the Unitrd
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-12-12
SOCIETY TEACHES the GRIM RULE,
MEET VIOLENCE WITH VIOLENCE"
WAT IS JusTWEf
y. lnasln N. nArtlan.

Geo years auo che Man
49,. ~ repealed the Mosaic Law
aew commandment love one
y 80 Yet maintain. the an.
n, code Of violence aad ven
s'a' remains tho basis 81 our
i'a ~. criminal undergraduates
- thansS The Son ot God
= .nekc his message of infinite
.si Aepe 20 Tire world
W . - Won. In your WAX hu.
have sinned. We, who have
s.a .s,seea. win wire Soy aud peace
Ssna cut of your Tie temVer
~ v,a az your birthrlwht
80, oat OF the UiEht 0f lg
- have Grown new Ideals, a
eeaceptoln u hte and its
liner sense ol car universal
'..s.,a.sad Vet at the point
80 p,aa ESSAYS 60 usurn the pru,
.,f,s. a hls Maker aud sic IN
''.smen, anon hts fellow man, the
800 gomains paean.
sn,rsise es eur traspasscl a. We
- these who trVspasa AGAINST
- Pray. aad brand Cor an time
wr,seh who steals cur silver
s.spAiBx "a the yard oi a state
- ane aay I watched the von-
- - b. 60 dlnucr Thew W
ss.A their chance amt come 10
aid the guard. scorpWlly
aany ~ They newer bad a
- Not their own Wills, bat