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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
Montgomery Wins Fast Game
 and Championship from Birmingham

At the opening of the second halt the visitors managed to pick up . oi. and it looked for time as 4 they rnight stiii make the game tnterAsting After about five minutes Of play the focal team started the tactics employed at the beginning of the game with the result that few more scores were piled up and the ambitfons of the Birmingham team dampened consider abiy. Birmingham got two of her z4 iust as the whistle blew for the end ing of the game.
 The line up was:
 Birmingharn--Biddie. forward: Thom- as, forwarda Spencer. center; Hill
 Montgomery-Davis. forward; Hall forward: Patterson, center: Spsong (captain). guard: Hood. guard.
 Goals from the field: Davis 2, Hall [. Susong (. Riddle 4. Spencer ,, and Cole 1.
 Goals from foul: susong 10. Riddle
 Referee Moriarty; time-keeper Nc Queen; scorer. Shoots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
PETITION FOR POSSESSION
 OF CHM REIN UP TODAY
Captain Odona, of Salvation Army, stiif Fighting for Rescue of
 Little OneR.

Fighting for Rescue Ot Little 0Rea.
 Today is the date set by Judge Sayre to hear the petition of Captain Odom asking that temporary guardians De appointed for the several children which he is attempting to take out of their present homes. Captain Odom has faIed a bill in the Chancery Court. in which he asks that the children be taken from the home of the negro woman Susan Phillips. and also three children that are alleged to be Kept in houses of i'll repute. Pending the hearing of this suit he wishes tenn porary guardian to be appointed 30 that the children may be taken care or during the interim.
 This is another step in the efforts or the Salvation Army to take these chhS dren out of homes that are alleged to be unfit for rearing children. IT VIII be remembered that Captain Odom ap- piled through the City Court for pos session of the children, but Judge Sayre ruled that it could not be done by the methods which had been employed. on the same day that the adverse oecision was handed down, Captain odom filed a bill in the Chancery Court asking that he he given possession of the chill dren. that they might be placed in suit able homes, or that guardians be ap- pointed for them.
 The day after this suit was nled ne filed another, applying for temporary guardian for the children pending the hearing of the first bill that he filed in the Chancery Court The matter was taken before Judge Sayre and he set Saturday, January IS as the date for the hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
COLUMBUS DOWNS AUBURN
 IN BASKET BALL CONTEST

Columbus. Ga, Jan. i7-tSpeoiaI.l-- The Auburn basketball team was de- feated tonight by the Columbus Y. M. C.. A. in the hardest fought battle oi the season. the score being aT to Sz.
 The Alabamians played with surpris- ing skill and the locals did not fui- ly realize the strength of their cppo- nents until the second half. At the end of the first half the score was . tie. IS to IS. The beginning of the second half was as fast as a garrison finish and the locals quickly took the lead. bIanking the Alabamians for ten minutes. A large crowd saw the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
HOLD NIGHT SESSION.
Agrieulturists Cannot Finish Business
 in one More Day.


 in one More Day.
 Seeing that it was impossible to finish the business before late tonight a special session of the the Agricu- tural College Association was held last night at the rooms of the Commerciai Club. following the adjournment at the Capitol at 6:30 o'clock.
 A greater portion of yesterday after noon was taken up in hearing reports from six of the agricultural colleges or the state. and the reports of the other three. located at Albertville. Biounts- vile and Athens were heard last night at the Commercial Club meeting. The report of the Albertville school was made by Professor J. B. Hobdy, the Bluontsville report by Prof. E. A. NH Ter. and Athens by J. M. Atkfnson One of the important features Of last nights meeting was the election or Commissioner J. A. Wilkinson as Presi- dent and W. F. Monk as secretary. The committee on resolutions was appointed as follows: c. !. Owens. c. w. Thtg- pen. W. w. Hall and B. B. Ross.
 The committee on organization is as follows: B Hobdy. H. Q. Sergeant. L. L. Van and J. F. Duggar.
 The sessions of the convention will be held today in the office of Con- missioner Wilkinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
sUCcuAEBs TO POISON. yvood Alcohol Kills Three of UhcA'
 EaHusa Sailors.

Vallejo, Cal. Jan, 1T--John Hart, ot the cruiser St. Louis. died here yes terday from the effects of wood aico- hol, surreptEtiously taken. He Is the third victim in week 70 succuLnD " " the poisonous drink; two otnet sAoss ''ss are totally blind from the same cause and five others may never again De fit for active service. xz
 Harry Wilson and James T. Hayes are the other two lue-jackets who are dead from the drink. The men procured the wood alcohol from a quantity of lino1eun cement whicn they softeped by pouring water on IL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
THE JURY WILL GET
 CAMPBELL CASE TODAY

Columbus Ga. Jan., 17.--(Gpecini. D--a The Wood Campbell murder case win go to the jury tomorrow. The lass witness was examined this afternoon and the lawyers have begun their ar guments, each side being allotted four hours.
 Nine members of the jury have been confined since Monday and the jury will be on duty practically a week.
 Sensational interest has attached to the trial which has been largely ate tended. CampbeIls plea that L.oxia T. Edwards, whom he killed. was try> ing to invade his home, was given to the jury in e dramatic manner today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
k. 6. SEWELL IS DEAD. Decatur Man Expires En . TuSeaIos za
 HosDffal.

Decatur, Jan. 17--(Special.) Law renee s. Sewell died at a hospital in Tuscaloosa. Ala. yesterday. Mir Sew ell was engaged in business in East Decatur several years and was well and favorably known in the Decaturs.
 His remains were brought here from Tuscaloosa tonight, and the funeral will take place here tomorrow after noon. The services will be conducted by the New Decatur Lodge of Masons. of which lodge he had been member for several years.
 Mfr Seweu leaves a wife and several brothers in the Deeaturs. His father. who died some years ago, was prom inent farmer and minister of this coun- ty, residing near Trinity for number of years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
0'BRIEN FOR MAYOR
MAY0nALTx CAM
 PAIGN STARTS EN EARNEST
Hon. JeTe O. King fs the Onlx OtheR Announced Candidate Hut sev- eraf other Namsea Have
 Been Mentioned.

Birmingham. Jan. l7.-(speciaI.)- )-- Capt Frank P. o'Brien today an- nounced his candidacy for Mayor of Birmingham, the election to take place in September this year and the term of office to IRD over into greater Birm- fngham'a first days. Hon. Jere c. King is the only other announced candi- date, with several others being groom- ed for the position.
 WIZ. Harold. merchant of Blounf Springs. Ala, today filed Q voluntary petition of bankruptcy In the Federal Court here. Liabilities are given ct 93O 8as.s0, with assets approxtmatinG S45.00O, consisting of storehouss ana contents at Blount Springs storehouse and stock at Bangor, farm lands in Blount County and s26.000 worth oS accounts and securities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
SCHOOL HOUSE aURNs.
Fire Destroys Building in EImore
 County.

Fire Destroys Building in Fillmore
 County.
 Wetumpka, Jan. --(Special) News was received in wetumpka this morn ing of the burning of the school house at Sand Tuck. eight miles from here defective flue set the building on fire during the night The loss Is es- timated at s400 without any Insurance. George w. Nixon of Hoitville, and ". J. L. Welch have announced them selves as candidates for Tax Collector for Elmore County.
 MT. and Mrs. F. Floyd Tate are re- ceiying congratulations on the arrival of little girl Wednesday morning.
 A F. Huff has purchased from D. A Harden the Mcwilliams place in West Wetumpka.
 Mrs. H. S Taylor gave a dinner Thursday night in honor of her hus- bands birthday.
 Miss Laura Graham Johnson left for Frattville this morning where she at-. tended dance tonight
 H. H. Golson has moved to BirmfnR- ham where he will start job printing plant MT. Golson has held the posi- ton of business manager for The Weekly Herald for several years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
IRoN AGARIkET IaIPnovEs.
One Faundxy Hn Biwmlngham Dfs9Eaee
 WtfhdrMwa from naassxs9s

Birmingham, Jan. lT--tSpecial.l l-- Following the announcement by the president of one of the smaller iron manufacturing companies of the Rirm- ingham district, that iron was now selling brislkly at e1a.50 per ton, No. 2 foundry. 1t was learned today that ans other of the smaller companies con- cern that has three stacks. had with drawn from the market as far az de- livery was concerned for the first threa months of the year.
 The sales with this company tho greater part in small lots, had ag- Eregated so much that no further bus mess could be considered Tor oaiiyeFS during the first quarter of the year. This means that there iB a decided tln- provement in the Iron market and may force the consumers te place orders wherever they can and ct what prices they eau procure the product. The withdrawal of an Iron manufacturing company from the market Is the most cheering news that has been announce cd in the industrial regions of Alabama in several months now, each company complaining for sou1e time. that thars was no huainess on hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
mR. MeCoNKEY To srEAK.
wnl Dellver Flr.t ef serles Of A

VIII Deliver FHrsf Ot 8effeb or Au-
 dresses at Y. M. 0. 4. Tomorrow.
 James H McConkey has been secur- ed by the Religious Meetings Commit tee of the Young Mems Christian As- sociati ton for a series of addresses at the Association building beginning Sunday afternoon.
 Mir. McConkey is 1ayman who has been led to give his life to the ex- position of the Bible in it's teaching especially to Christians, Though edu- cated for the law. he has given up his chosen profession. and has been won derfuIly successful in his Bible teach ing ana as an author of books on the deepening of the Christian life.
 The meetings at the Association building will be especially for Chris tian men. but all are invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
NirhI Vgatehman KIIIsa.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Jan, lT--J. p' Logan, aged SC, night watchman at the Wheiand Machine Works, was killed early today by a blow on the head from some heavy instrument. Tne body was placed in small frame sneo, and the building set on fire. when found by fireman it was burned almost beyond recognition. Logan leaves widow and five children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
LOOKING INTO SITUATION.
Laber Leaders in Birmingham in Inter- est of Their Umlon.

Birmingham. Jan. 17--(Special)-- Thomas Williams. Vice-President of the boiling 6lIvfsion, and Ben F. Jones. yfce-President of the finishing division. AmaIgamateds Association of Iron and Steel Workers, both from Pittsburg. are in Birmingham looking over the situation in regard to the roll ing mills of the South and investigat- ing whether there is any chance ot getting the mills to resume operation in the near future.
 The officials of the organization will make an effort to confer with officials of the Republic Iron and Steel Com pany and Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. who operate mills in this section. looking to the starting up of the plants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
A..e.1can CsIrI Arrested.

London, Jan. 17-Miss Mary hopin- aov,. an American woman. the daughter of a Southern planter wno in the re cent Druce case testified that she knew nrnce as the Duke of Portland, that Charles Dickens told her that Druce was the Duke of Portland and that pruce himself afterward confirmed the abatement, was arrested today on war rant charging her with perjury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
BIC DAMAGE SUIT. Pretty Young Garf Sues Prominent deA-
 

BirrnInKham. Jan, I7--(Speeiall l-- Miss UrsuIs Lee. a pretty young wotsaat ? in her teens. Is the plaintiff in damage suit for ten thousand dohats | citizen of East Lake. suburb of Biruap ingham.
 The case Is on trial In the city court and the young woman claims that she was falsely accused of stealing a watch a year ago.
 she visited the Collect hcEna aun the watch was missed. The M1rahali of East Lake was informed at tho watch being stolen hut declined 30 make an arrest without a warrant hes ing secured. Tho jury in the case lz composed mostly of young men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18

ageabie for little while and tho bi- cycltst was run over.
 Mfr. Chandler waS removed to the St Vincent hospital. whers every atten- ton Is being given him. He will be laid up for quite awhile, though ms injuries are not considered danger oua.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18

There is nothing that adds so muen to A aown as a touch of beautiful lace. limitations, which are often quite ike the real upon the first glance should be avoided as well as cheap qualities. Valuable pieces Of many exquisite laess can be purchased now and they are used to adorn not only evening gowns, but coats and opera cIoakR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
OF FOR TEXAS.

Birmingham. Jan, 17--(Special(- " Escar Floyd, grand dictator of the Knights of Honor in Alabama. lett today for Texas. where he will deliver a series of addresses on Fraternity under the auspices of the Texas Frater- nal Congress. The first address VIII be delivered at Dallas Sunday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18
O. H. cHANDLEH INJURED.
well Known Birmingham Railway Of.
 AeiaI Hurt in q Collision.

McNHH AWkI IM " NUNAE8NUNs
 Birmingham, Jan. 7-(SpeciaL.l-- o. H. Chandler, city passenger agent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad of this city. was run over and se- riousIy injured this morning at the foot of the Twentieth Street hill.
 MT. Chandler vas going to his of- flee on his bicycle and came down the hill slowly. A negro driving a horse and wagon followed closely behind the bicyclist. The horse became unman-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-01-18

Where It's succeas. Dallas Naws times a wife settles . fortune on her hus- band.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08

silver star Lodge. No. %. T. O. C. T..
held an interesting meeting last night
at Good TeInplar Hall. on the Brooke
vile read. TenleytOWn. A musical and
literary program was rendered after
the routine business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08

\ change has been made at the
Seventh precinct station S4mue. Good
man. vino FOR many years mas beer
day desk sergeant. has been transferred
10 the night service and s. =. Chaffee 10
the day service
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08

capt. Joseph n. Lee. has purchased
from the Foes Home a vacant lot on
tle north side OF h street. between.
Wisconsin avenue and Thirty-thirI
street. The lo- has q frontage OF
fifty feet by a depth or fOrty-siX feet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08
PICKPOCKETS GIVEN
LIMIT OF THE LAW
Justice Barnard Sends Two
Men to Pen" for Is
Years Each.

Charles Roberts and Frank Rogers.
both OF whom have half a dozen aliases
IN different parts OF the United States.
and long police records as professional
pickpockets. were each sentenced today
TO fifteen years in the penitentiary by
Justice Barnard.
The men were convicted for robbing
Elmer II. Roberts on a street car Feb
ruary II and relieving him OF a pocket-
book containing S34 They worked what
Is known as the push and take game,
o:.e crowding the passenger while the
other r.fied his pockets This is the
game which the police say the men
have worked through all the big cities
of the country Both are men about
forty years Old
Assistant District Attorney Turner. in
arguing against q motion for a new
trial. said that the men had served in
Joliet and in various other prisons. He
urged Justice Barnard 10 impose the ex-
treme penalty of the Iaw-hfteen years
to protect the people OF the city against
such characters
Justice Barnard overruled the motion
for "A new trial. and I'm passing sentence
told the two men that he felt cOuaCrain-
ed 10 give them the limit because Of
their records An appeal was taken.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08

tional meeting IN order 10 enlist the
interest OF influential women here. Mrs
McCormick said today that the Ma
tionaI Civic Federation was nearest the
heart o. her father The late Senator
Hanna. aud that 10 had been his wish
10 live. that he might devote his nfe
TO its needs. Senator Hanna was the
inst president Of the federation.
Miss 3eeks, who is q recognized au-
tbority on welfare work, added much
Interesting data 70 Mrs. McCormick's
statements and told OF the surprising
results 20 be obtained by a woman's
committee working in conjunction with
the national federation. She demon
stratcd the good effects IL brought into
the home life OF wage earners. as well
as into the institutions where they
earned their livelihood.
She emphasized the fact thar as much
attention must be given TO improving
she conditions OF the boiler factory. the
workro0m. and the office as TO the real
home surroundings 0f these men and
women.
Although no committee was formed
this morning. there Is every indication
that one viii be Organized either before
OF shortly after the meetings OF the
National Federation here next week
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08
GEORGETOWN.
BOY HURT BY CAR
RECEIVERS RAPIDLY
Freddie HoWden Was Struck
by Washington Traction
Company Trolley.

Freddie Howden. the little son Of the
Rev Frederick B. Howden. rector of
St Johns Episcopal Church, who Was
painfully hurt some days ago by being
struck by an east-bound car OF the
Washington Traction Company. near
Wisconsin avenue and o street, has al
most recovered from ais injuyies.
Clifton 3. Shoemaker. OF 25O5 XViscon-
sin avenue, who recently graduated
from the Washington Veterinary COL
lege. viii leave sunday for Denver
Gel, where he viii practice.
Funeral services were held yesterday
Tor Mrs. Eliza c. Eli Of Thirty-dnh
and y streets. who died Tuesday at
her home. She was seventy-nine years
or age. and had resided at Thirty-hfth
and \ streets FOR nearly half a century.
Several sons and daughters survive her.
Louis -. Rosenbusch. OF 170l Thirty
fifth street. who has been a patient at
the Georgetown University Hospital for
seN eral weeks. viii be able 20 return
home IN few days
Three new members were adopted
Wednesday evening a. the regular
meeting OF Georgetown Camp. No. l. 500
Modern WOOdmen OF America The
exercises were conducted by Consul
Michael Peter. jr-. assisted by Me.ssrs
Davidson. Garland, Green, and Law
renee.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08

son. Miss Foraker Mrs Willett. and
Mrs. Adds. The meeting was for the
purpose of interesting Washington wo-
men IN the work OF the National Civic
Federation. which viii meet at the New
Willard next Monday and Tuesday.
Outlines the Work.
Mrs. Mccormick today outlined the
work which Is being done IN the welfare
department. the branch which is called
by It's members 'lhe humanitarian de-
paTtmcnt." IT Gevotes its energies To
securing needed improvements in the
working and living conditions of men
and women wage earuers ia the various
industrial as well as governmental in
stitutious A Woman's committee was
formed several months ago in New
York. and is doing good work in that
city
The success which rewarded the work
Of a similar committee en- Chicago led
TO the Orga nizatiou OF the New York
committee and Mrs. Mccormick and
Miss Beeks have come down TO WASH
inggtOn a few days ahead of the ma
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08
MERRY WIDOW SUIT
GOES TO HILLINER
mrs. Scott Fails 10 Appear,
SO Forfeits Her $50
Collateral.

The curtain was rung down in the
Police Court this morning on that thrill
ing one-act drama Of mystery. How
mucn does it cost TO trim a .Merr,
widow hat2' or Did she pay the
*L50?' A rehearsal was held i'm Assist
ant District Attorney Given's office be-
lore court convened, but owing TO the
absence of the principal. the Others I'm
tpe cast did not take the stand in Judge
hdmball's court
Play Is Rehearsed.
The plot for the play was laid when
Central once Detectives Evans and
v Oea obtained d warrant for the arrest
Of Mrs William J. Scott. twenty-five
tears old, of 1910 1 street northwest.
charging her with petit larceny. Al
though Mrs. SCOTS name is on the blot
ter at headquarters. she was never real
~ arrested. Somebody gave a tip that
the warrant was out and before the
detectives reached Mrs. SCOTS apart
ment, her attorney, Henry L. Davis,
hurried TO the scene and deposited SD
collateral for her appearance.
The trouble started when Mrs Scott
visited the millinery establishments of
Nine. Frances Rose. ll15 r street and
puItilaSeu hat. Mrs. Scott paid Tor
the nat with n check. As she was leav-
Ing the place Mrs. Scott noticed some
plumes that she thought would add 20
the attractiveness of the hat.
Explaining that she would pay tie ad-
ditional $3.50 wnen the hat was deliver
ed, Mrs. Scott left the store. a few
Gays later Nine. Rose sent the hat
around with bill FOR the balance. The
messenger didn't get the money. II is
charged Mime. Rose was determined 20
gel the money. and even went TO collect
IL herself
Many merry Widows"
Wearing hats Of the genus Merry
Widow Nine. Roses daughter. Miss
Hannah Rose. and several Of the sales
women. crowded into the courtroom this
morning TO testify when the case was
called a strong-voiced bailif called
Mrs SCOTS name several times. but
there was no response. The court de-
clared the so collateral forfeited. and
fl was all over.
A photographer VINO attempted TO
photograph the group as they left the
court was frustrated I'm his effort Duck
ing their heads. the big Merry Wild
Ows' hid the faces of the young women.
and the best the artist got was some
thing that looked like a field OF Wild
flowers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08
FRANCE WANTS DAMAGES
FOR RIOT By JAPANESE

PARIS May S.-The French govern
ment has asked Japan 20 report fully
regarding the attack by a mob, which
wrecked timber factory owned by
brenchmen at Limo. japan The re-
quest is so wOrded that the Tokyo Off
Gals will understand that a fun explana-
ton is wanted with reparatiOn for the
damage.
An official report from the AIiyssald
project declares tha the damage
amounts 10 $4,000. Nc one was killed.
!; IS said and the French who owned
the factory are either in hiding IN the
mountains or have heI 10 KOBE.
x is understood Tat the Tokyo Office
has expressed regret at the occurrence
and has assured the French government
that the affair will be sifted- Forty
arrests are reported TO have been MADE.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-08
GIRL OF II ASKS $4,000
FOR YEARLY ALLOWANCE

NEW YORK, May S.-JuSt how easy
70 f. for -ycar-old school
girl TO spend $1,000 year on mainte-
nance was explained today by Miss Oh
"a. Roosevelt. a relative Of President
Roosevelt. who has applied TO the
courts 70 increase her allowance from
her 100000 estate from $500 TO So
Oir year.
There are = s. many ways or spend
Ing money as there are ways Of spend
ing time" she explained. y am fond
OF flowers and ar coca SiOnal dinner pag-
My wardrobe cost ne more than
$500 last year. 7 found myself quite
stinted on my $3.50 allowance