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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
AUTOMATIC LIGHT CUTOFF.
One Patented and Now in Use by Me-
 bile Company.

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 Mobile. Nov. 20.--(Speeiai. )--The business men of Mobile now have lights nt their places of business that burn up to certain time in the night. On Saturday night most all the show wtn- dows remain lighted until midnight. A special messenger from the lighting company furns ofg rne lights. This trouble of having to have some one on hand 10 turn out the lights at a eertain time is to be ended
 4 patent has just been granted to John W. Wood of the AmerfCan Sup ply Company of Mobile, for a time- controlled electric switch. This switch Is made for the lights to go out au- tonaattcaiiy at any hour desired. It to work without fault. The papers were filed in the patent ofice July 8. 1907.
 The first company formed is com posed of Mir. Wood and Charles W. Stanton and James H. zelnicIxer. Pres idsnt Of the American Supply Com- pany. The last two named gentlemen have two-thirds of the company. which has been formed to manufacture the article for the market in Mobile. A larger company is yet to be formed.
 The description of the article. as given in The Offlcial Gazette, of the United States Patent once. is as fol- lows: s
 i. The combination eg a clock proc wFded with an alarm having q nov able member, a link connected with said movable member. a spring latch connected with said link and adapted fo be moved thereby, q weight engag- ing said spring latch and supported Temporarily thereupon a buffer for said weight, a lever disposed partially within the path of said weight, and an electric switch connected tempo rarily with said lever and adapted to be released by movement of the same.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
HUNTSVILLE HAS BROKEN
 MUNICIPAL DEADL L0CK
Elected Alderman and The Admlnistra-
 tion Holds Power.

Huntsville. Nov. 20.--(Special.)-- Humes c. Laughlin, a well known young business man. was elected as an alderman from the first ward last night and the deadlock in the city council is broken, the administration securing the balance of power.
 Alderman Laughlfn was elected In an unusual manner, though 1t is claimed to be perfectly legal. Alderman Young, who has succeeded to the presidency man, creating a tie and then he exer- cised the prerogatfve of president of the council and undid the tie by east ing his vote for Laughlin. Ex-Sheriff UP. Powell was the opposing candi- date Alderman Murray protested against the proceedings but the protest minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
No AGREEMENT YET.
Mobile Steamboat Men Have Not De-
 ctded on Boats to Be Used.

Mobile Steamboat Men Have Not De-
 ctded on Boats to Be Used.
 Mobile, Nov. 20.-(Special. )--No agreement has as yet been reached among the steamboat men of the two rivers and it is not known how the boats will ply the two rivers in the future.
 Captain John Quill. who has just brought his new boat the John Quill" here to place her In the river trade, stated this morning that he did not know positively what river his boat would ply. She is still here and the crew is busy getting her in shape for the time to make a trip when some def mite agreement is reached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
PARK FOR EXCLUSIVE USE OF
 NEGROES OF MOBIL E PROPOSED
Captain Pitcher win EstabIlsh One on Eastern Shore North of
 rAnun1amM.


 Mobile, Nov. 20.--(Special. )-A park exclusively for negroes is what Is pro- posed by Capt. J. M. Pilchsr. form erly on the steamer Fairhope. plying the Eastern shore trade. but now working upon his new project in this city, and he states that several of the foremost business men of this city are interested with him and that the leading negroes are taking hold of the proposition and the park is now almost assured.
 Captain Pitcher states that the park will be located on the Eastern shore 6 short ways north of Daphne, and will be operated exclusively for ne- groes. A special boat will be run to the new park and can be used only by the negroes. Captain Pitcher states that they have no parks or places where they can have an outing. To this he attributes his success in se- curing subscriptions for stock among the leading negroes, and he states that the park is almost a certainty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

members of his church will make a light to have it located here.
 It is stated that Jasper. Ala, where the convention was held. at which 1t was decided to build the home also wants the building and will line up against Mobile to secure it.
 Rev. Hill said this morning that Mo- bile win make an effort to secure the college and states that some of the prominent members of his church have also stated that they will readily sub scribe several thousands of dollars to- wards securing the home for Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
A REQUIEM MASS.
Kmsghss of Columbus to IEemors9lIz,
 Their Dead.


 Their Dead.
 Mobile. Nov. 30.--(Special )--At ! n'clock tomorrow morning at the Ca- Nhedfal of the Immaculate Conception will be held requiem mass by the members of the local branch of the Knights of Columbus for their de- ceased brethren, Messrs. James G . Terry and Daniel Convey, ST.. whose denfl1s occurred during the present year. sThe Knights will attend the mass in a body.
 Or Sunday evening at 2 o'clock, in khe Knights of Columbus hall will be Mel4 the annual memorial services. Rev. Father Kerrigan to deliver the Dxation.
 On Sunday, December 1, class of nixty-six candidates will be initiated by the local branch of the order, and 1t is expected that large delegations From Selma, Birmingham, Montgomery. Pensacola. Gulfport and other nearby eities will attend and assist in the work,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
BOAT OFFICIALS RESIGN.
Another Breach Between Owners q
 Steamboat FairhoPe.

Another Breach Between Owners of
 Steamboat Fairhope.
 Mobile. Nov. 2e.--fSpecfal. )---Another breach has occurred among the men op- erating the little bay steamer Fairhope and which resulted in the committee having charge of the operation of the boat and Captain !. M. Pitcher resign ing their positions and leaving the op- eration of the boat to J. H. Powell, who represents Joe Fels. the naptha man, in Fairhope.
 This sis the result of the former trouble among the men running the boat when Captain Pitcher resigned but was reinstated when petitions signed by the citizens of Fairhope and the business men of Mobile were presented asking that he be put back in his posi- ton. This was done but the arrange ment seems not to have been satisfac- tory and now this trouble is the out come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
CUssED OVER PHONE,
Tug Boat Captain Paid s10 For The
 Frfyllexe. W

Mobile. Nov. 20.-tspecial.)--A. D.1 clemmons. a tug boat captain. was fined in the recorders court this morn ing for using profane language over a telephone.
 According to the evidence produced ,Clemmons called up a lady over the telephone and began cursing her. At the time C1emmons began cursing the lady a third party was on the wire and heard Clemmons using the lan- guage. Clemmons admitted that he had cursed the lady but that he was fully iustiged in doing so to which the court did not agree and assessed fine of $10 or twenty days. ai,-a,s,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
Wni1 wna Fined.

Mobile, Nov. ecial)-George Wolf the bartender who was arrested yesterday for fighting in front of the City Bank and Trust Company on Royal street, was arraigned this morning be- fore Judge Clarke and was given sen . tence of S1O or twenty days, the evil dence showing that Wolf started the trouble with young J. T. McNamara. Wolf admitted that he was In the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
BOND ESTREATED.
Mobile Junk Dealers Win Have TG
 Pony Up $500.

Mobile, Nov. 20.-(Special. )-James Harrington. the man arrested Saturday last charged with stealing copper wire from the Mobile Light and Railway Company, and whose bond was for feited Monday morning when he failed to show up, again failed to put fin an appearance at the last chance for his bondsmen this morning and the forfeit are of the $500 bond was orderei by Judge Clarke.
 This leaves Cowley Brothers. local funk dealers, who went his bond, hold ing the bag for $500, while Harrington has skipped for parts unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile, Ala, Nov. 20.-Arrived: Steamers Astrea (British) Brack enbufg, Tampico; Arlington (British) Bowen, Barbados; Banan (Norwegian) Weide- man, Puerto Cortez Belvernon (Nor- Wegian) Hendrick sen, Bocas del Toro Vueltabajo (Mexlcan) Station. LaGuna Superior (Norwegian) Hellum, London ney, San Juan.
 Cleared: Steamers Kerryvore (Rrit- ish) Willcock. Liverpool; Fort Nor gan (Norwegian) Falkstead. Bocas del Toro; schooner Harrison T. Beacham (American) Nickel. Havana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
YELLOW FEVER AGAIN.
Four Cases Discovered On Island Oi
 

Kingtown. Island of St. Vincent, B. w. l., Nov. 20.-An outbreak of yellow fever has occurred in the island or Baradoes. An official report from there yesterday said that four cases had been discovered. two of which resulted fatal ly, among the seamen of the British cruiser Lndefatigible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
PRESIDENTS THANKSGIVING.
Will Visif Home of President Madison
 Near kIOntnefiNr. Ya


 Washington, Nov. 2O.-President Roosevelt is to occupy Thanksgiving Day by . pilgrimage to the early home of President Madison, near Mont pelier, Va. With this visit to the es- tate which was owned by the father of Madison. President Roosevelt will have completed visits to the homes Of all the former Presidents of the United States who lived in the South.
 Returning from his recent trip down the Mississippi. the President made 1t a point to visit the Hermitage, the home of Andrew Jackson. Several years ago he made trip to Monticello, Va. the home of Jefferson, and pill grimmages to Mount Vernon. the pie turasque home of Washington on the Potomac have been frequent. The President will make the trip and re- turn in time to have his Thanksgiving dinner at the White House in the even ing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
SERIOUS CUTTING AFFaAY.
George Gerest stabs F. T. Barker wItl
 4 Knife.

Gadsden, Nov. -(Special.)-A sen- sational cutting affray occurred at Clt- leo. a mining village about six miles from this city, yesterday afternoon. George Gerest, a young miner. stabbed and severely cut F. T. Barker, .. sta toinary engineer, with a knife.
 Barker's intestines were cut out and he received other serious wounds, among which were ugly gashes on the neck and face. After the cutting, Gerest took to the woods and has not been captured. Barker Is thirty-twO years of age and has resided at Citico for several months. Gerest is only twenty years of age and has bes en- pIoyed at the Citico mines foi some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
Big Cotton MIII.

Huntsville, Nov. 20.-(SpeciaLl-Sev eral prominent business men of this city are said to have formed a company to establish and operate a quarter of a million dollar cotton mill. All of the money for the enterprise will be sactred here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
New Theatre Opened.

Huntsville. Nov. O.-(speciaI 1.-The preliminary opening of the new Elk Theatre took place last night. A large crowd was present and the beautiful scenery of the new playhouse was ahown to the audience. Brief address
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
SALVADOR GRANTS AMNESTY
 TO POLITICAL PRISONERS
Siege Has Been Suspended and State
 of Peace Exists.

of Peace Exists.
 San Salvador, Salvador, Nov. 20.-- The Government today issued de- cree granting amnesty to all politi- cal prisoners who were at once set at liberty and declaring also that all political exiles should be allowed to return to the country.
 President Figueroa has issued proclamation to the people of Sal vador promising them a fair admin istration of the national government, and urging them to forget past dif- ferences and to work in harmony for the prosperity of the country. The state of siege in the republic has been suspended and constitutional guaran- tee again is effective.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

as were made by !. Robert Jones and Robert c. Brickell, after which an auction sale of the choice seats of the house was held. The first performance will be given on Thursday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
O,Learx stIlr Leads.

Cincinnati. Nov. 2O.-At 12 o'clock to- night O'Leary wss still in the lead in
 the six day walking match by 16.4 miles. The score at that time stood; O'Leary 1904 miles; Semehl. IA miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
OCCUPY OLD FORT
FnnERAL TROOPS ASSIGNED TC
 FORT GAINES.
Eort HGerwan's Allotment of Artillery men Is Also to Be Increased,
 which VIII Give It Three Compnnfes.

Mobile. Nov. 20.---(Special.)-- )---For the first time sfnce the Civil War. Fort Gaines, which is located directly across Mobile Bay from Fort Morgan, Is to be occupied as fort by Federal troops This announcement has been made In an cfIlciai way, and as soon as the new companies of coast artillery are organ. ized by the War Department they VIII be assigned to duty.
 Fort Morgan's allotment ot artl- lerymen is also to be increased by an- other full company. which Will make three companies in charge there or probably 300 men and officers. The change has been brought about oy the War Department In reorganization or the coast artillery district. For mum Der of wears Fort Morgan has been under the Jurisdiction of the Depart rnent of Pensacola. Forts Mogan and fyaines have been severed from that Assortment by the government and Tn future these forts will be known as the artillery district of Mobile Bay. Mai Stone. now in command Of Fort Morgan. has been made district com rnander in charge of Forts Morgan and Gaines.
 Bond Is Forfeited.
 Henry Marcadale, fomer deputy sheriff, who mixed up in number or arrests at St. Elmo, Ala, is now fusf- tive from the City Court. forfeiture of his bond being taken this afternoon. Marcadale was indicted by the last grand jury on the charge of trespasst R. M. Dodge, the owner of large tracts of land near St. Elmo. was the com piainant against Marcadale. Marcadale is said to be in Oklahoma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
hond Is Forfeited.
pert Cortes waterworks.

Tn . cablegram received here today by John B. Cefalu of this city. was the statement that the Honduran gov ernment has accepted the waterworks plant built by Cefslu at a cost or about sse. .o0e at Port Cortez and which was completed some weeks ago.
 The system Is to furnish water TOT Port Cortez for domestic and fire pur- poses, securing its force from gravity pressure, the government requiring that water ttirty-five feet high De thrown from the hydrants. Phillip Zammit leaves tomorrow for the pur- uose Of fuAuguratfng the service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

New Orleans. La., Nov. 20.-Cleared: Steamers B1uefields (Norwegian) Lange, Bocas del Toro; Wayfarer British )
 Wood, Liverpool; Fl Monte, Freeman, New York Huntcliff (British) Petter- sen, Bristol and Rotterdam via Nor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
MOBILE WANTS IT.
VIII Make a Fight for Christian Church
 CoIlaHe.

Mobile, Nov. 2O,--(Special) )-Mobile wants the college which the Chrlstan cordinE to Rev. Claude F. Hill. pastor of the First Christian Church here, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA
 RAILWAY.

Arrival and departure of trains Union Pas senEer station, Montgomery. Ala-s Effect i've Sept sth. 1907. 90th Meridian tina
 DEPART. For Union Springs, Troy, Andalusia. Eufaula, Ozark. AmerIcus. Alba ny, Columbus. Macon. savannah and AuSusIa .... .... ,... -. t:4spm For Union Springs. Troy. Andalusla. Eufaula. Fort Gaines. Dawson. Amenous Albany, Col bus. Macon s:1oam
 ARRIVE. From Savannah. Augusta, Macon. Columbus. Albany Amerlcnss Ozark, Eufaula. Andalusia. Troy, and Union springs .... ........I1:1oam From Macon, Columbus. Albany. Americus, Dawson. Fort Gaines. Eufaula, Andalusia. Troy. Union bpringa .'s' ''0opm
 ALL TRAINS DAILY. For further information write or apply to R. C. Brookes .. A. 1e2 Montgomery St.; & T. Surratt D. T. A.. Montgomery,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

For the first time in sixteen years, Congressman Samuel w. Mccall or the Eighth District of Massachusetts IS threatened with active opposition for renomination in the ranks Of his own party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Port Eads, Nov. 2o.-Arrived: Steam forty Staes in this Union, an able ju- tor (Norwegian) Olsen, Ceiba: Asian (British) Wood. Liverpool via St.
 Sailed: Steamers Heidelberg Ger man) Loeser, Bremen; Norheim (Nor- wegian) Sandsalen. Santiago. Manzanil- Io and Cienfuegos via Galveston; Son. ora (Mexican) Abad, Vera Cruz; Fert (Italian) Guionni. Genoa and Marseilles via Norfolk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

MlsSavirginia Fetter of Cincinnati is the guest of her sister, Mrs. J. l.. Holberg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Bishop Hendrix of Kansas City, Mo. spent today with Rev. B. K. Spain en route to Gulfport, Miss. where he goes to dedicate a church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Mrs. Fred Stockdell of New Orleans is the guest of Mrs. George H. Heakes. on Church Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Galveston. Tex. Nov. 20.--Arrived: Cober, (Br.). Hall, Rio de Janeiro.
 Cleared: Steamers-Etonian, (Br..l Smith, Antwerp Saint Nenian, (Br.) Kelly, Aarhuus.
 Sailed: Steamers Vitalia. (Nor.) 'Langlie, Havana and Matanzas; Soutra (Br). Watts, Liverpool; Trader, tBrl Williams, Rotterdam; Etonian, (Br)' Jacobson. Liverpool; Skipton Castle (BrD Smith, Antwerp; Joseph W. Ford ney, Laverge, Sabine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Mrs. Herman Levy. who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Norman Meyer. has returned to her home in Houston. Tex.
 Mrs. Hal Webb of Greensboro, Ala, arrived today to be the guest of Mrs Pride Jones.
 The Century Book Club had an in- teresting meeting in the ladies parlor of the Cawthon Hotel this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Frederick Heakes has gone to New Orleans to spend this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

Mrs Horace Clarke gave a three table bridge party this afternoon at 3 o'clock at her charming Government Street home. in honor of Miss Natalie Hutton of Detroit. Punches of chry- santhemums were the prizes for each table. and 5 o'clock tea was served when the games were finished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-21

P. J. Hamilton has returned from Montgomery where he had been for short stay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
DELTA UPsILoNs MEET.
Fraternity Meeting at Which Various
Matters Were Considered.

meeting Of the Delta Epsilon Fraternity
of Washington was held last night at the
University Club, DR.. Otis J. Eddy pre-
siding. The meeting combined business
and social features, and the members dis
cussed plans for the coming year. Ar
rangements for meetings of the club and
for entertainments were talked over and
the committee was given instructions for
consideration during the summer months.
The application of chapter Of the George
Washington University to be admitted to
the fraternity was presented from the
executive board of the national organiza-
ton.
Karl F. Kellerman OF the Department of
Agriculture entertained the club with an
account Of his experiences on the Isthmus
Of Panama, where he went at the behest
Of the Secretary Of Agriculture to purify
the water reservoirs supplying the cities Of
Colon and Panama
A portion of the evening was spent In
telling "reminiscences Of college life and
singing the old songs of the fraternity.
Among those present were Prof. G. E.
Patrick. DIR. Haven Metcalf, T. ]. Beck
with, ]. w. Clary, E H. rockingham, H.
A. Harding, H. G. Kimball, J. w. Many,
c. s. Smith and E. w. Varney.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
Ladies' Beneficial Society Meets.

The Ladies Beni1cent Society of the
First Presbyterian Church held its last
regular meeting of the fiscal year yesterday
in the parlors of the church. The work
of the society for the past year was re-
viewed, and plans were made for the
summer.
The object of the society is to take
care of the suck and relieve the needy.
The ladies are also helping to reduce the
church debt. and during the past year paid
off two notes of 500 each. This year the
eighty members have been divided into
eight sections and each section Is to con-
tribute to the payment of a note of $500
in September.
The pastor Dr. Macleod, addressed the
society, praisng the members for the work
they have done. He expressed the belief
that from the outlook they will do more
in the future than in the past. The reports
of the treasurer showed that the financial
condition of the society is satisfactory.
Following the meeting a luncheon was
served. The officers of the society are:
Mrs. Points, president; Mrs. Donald c.
Macleod. vice president; Mrs. William
Henry White, secretary; Mrs. Francis
Mann, treasurer, and Mrs. Harry Barton,
assistant treasurer. Miss Kershaw has
charge of the flower arrangement for the
pulpit Sundays. The next meeting Of the
society will be held the first Wednesday
in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
EXCURSIONS.

A special illumination Of the exposition
buildings and the great fleet of American
and foreign ships Of war in Hampton roads
has been arranged at jamestown for the
evening of Monday, May 10, in commence
ration of the final settlement of the colony
there 800 years ago. This magnificent spec
tacle will be well worth seeing and will live
long in the memory of all who witness it.
Passengers via Norfolk and Washington
steamers sailing from this city the day
previous will have an exceptional oppor-
tunity to see the illumnations from the
docks, a special point Of vantage. State
room reservations may be made now. Day
boats of this line sail at am. on the even
dates in May, and night steamers daily
at $50 pm. landing passengers right on
the exposition grounds. Norfolk and WASH
ington boats are safe, speedy and thorough
ly modern in all appointments. Their state
rooms are models of comfort, and the din
ing service unexceiled. Daily connections
are made at Norfolk with steamers for
Boston and New York and also train con-
nections for all points south. City offices
are located at eth street wharf and at 705
14th st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-05-09
FINAL SERVICES.
Funeral Of the Late Lloyd w. En-
mart Yesterday.

Funeral Of the Late Lloyd W. En-
mart Yesterday.
The funeral Of the late Lloyd w. EN-
mart was held yesterday afternoon from
the family residence, 9Os 23d street. 1t is
said deceased was closely associated with
Alexander r. Shepherd, who, as governor
of the District of Columbia, took the in
itiative in Transforming Washington into
the magnificent and picturesque city 1t Is
today. Mr.. Emmert was often referred to
as Gov Shepherds right-hand man." He
was a native Of Baltimore, but came to
this city ffty-three years ago, engaging in
business as q plumber. He was Shepherd
partner in plumbing firm located at Penn
sylvania avenue and 18th street, on the
site where the Raleigh Hotel now stands.
Mr.. Emmart later was associated with
John w. Thompson, afterward president
Of the Metropolitan National Bank, as a
contractor and builder. He was the first
manager of the Metropolitan railroad, serv-
ing number Of years when Mr.. Thompson
was president
Mr. Emmart's death. which occurred Mon
day. was caused by grip. He had been
sick only a week A wife and three daugh-
tiers, Misses Mary and Kate Emmart and
Mrs. ]. T. Meany, survive him.
Rev. s. Reese Murray, pastor of Union
Methodist Church. off1ciated at the funeral
services, Burial was in Rock Creek ceme-
terry.