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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
GRIT LANDS IN CITY
IS ON A TWENTY THOUSAND MILE
 JOURNEY.
E. c. Ruth To Cross Americnn Conti- neat Three Times To Win e20y- O0o Prixe-~WtlI Be ln Mont
 gomery Three Days.

Dressed in government khaki uni- form, B. C. Ruth, who aspires to cap- ture the worlds walking champion ship, anJ is called by the soubrfquet of Grit, the Globe Trotter." struck Montgomery Sunday night in his 2e.o00 mile journey on the American continent. He Is young man in his early twenties and declares that if he lives he will win the 920,0O0 prize of. fered to him if he succeeds. His ap- parent good health should carry him through his pereErinations barring &C., cidents
 Mir. Ruth started out from Pittsburg August 2e at noon and must do his 10000 miles in three years. He has covered practically 2.400 miles of this distance in little less than three months. a ratio which ought to land him back In Pittsburg with 6 good margin to spare. His route is along the Atlantic and Gulf states to Mexico. thence to California and Alaska, thence to Canada and back West be- fore taking across the continent to- Portland, Me-, whence will drop down on Pittsburg--to claim, he hopes, his little fortune and the benedictions of the Sportsmen's Club of that city which is backing the enterprise.
 The Sportsmen's Club, of which Andrew Carnegie is a prominent mem- Der, wants to hold the worlds record for long distance perambulating. In Mfr. Ruth Q fortunate selection seems to have been made. He appears tenn perate and capable of great endurance. There is none of the qualities Of falxir about his makeup. He carries credentials, too. which gain him re- spect and good wishes wherever he goes.
 To lay claim to whatever record this globe trotter may make. the Sportsmen's Club has taken every pre- caution necessary. Certain cities along the route have been designated as stopping places, where he must not omit getting the signatures of the mayors or the acting heads. He must also get the, postmark of every city, town and village through which ne passes. He is heralded in all news papers as wearing & khaki uniform and 1t is proclaimed that the club stands ready to give $500 reward to anybody who finds "Grit" riding on any train, vehicle or conveyance or any character whatever. With this offer hanging over his head and the s20. 900 at stake if ne violates the terms, Grit" has to be good and slow. His mud-mashers are his only vehicles. Only the motive power that nature has given Is used In this en- durance test.
 No begging is allowed. He makes his living by selling souvenirs. He wears a hat that Is a combination of ink and felt, seemingly more ink than felt which If he brings back to Pitts burg will net him s1OO. The makers of the chapeau willingly give this re- ward because 1t will bring them moro money in advertising value
 "Grit" will be in Montgomery Mon day and Tuesday leaving for the South Wednesday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23

but your juries. can nullify every crim- inal statute and set at naught every effort of your officers. The jury too often. renders it's verdict in accordance with the wishes of the crowd.
 '.Asdefendant brought tort trial prompt- ly after an offense has been committed will generally be convicted if public feeling runs high against him, though he may be wholly innocent, while q guilty person not tried for several years after the offence. is usually ac- quilted though his guilt is clearly es- tablished. Such disregard of the law must result in disastrous consequences to society and the powers of govern. ment. Each violation of law makes another more easy. and public opinion more tolerant of crime. A powerful circuit of unhealthy forces Is made. Each breach of the law makes public opinion more law1ess and the more lawiess public sentiment. the greater the hostility to law"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
MONETARY COMMISSION
 TO MEET IN WASHINGTON


 Washington, Nov, 22--Tomorrow at Il o'clock. the monetary commission of members of both Houses of Con- gress, appointed before the adjourn ment of the last session. will meet in the rooms of the Senate Committee on Finance. to hear reports from the sub committees appointed at Narragansetk Pier last July. and to determine upon its future course.
 It seems probably that after the series of meetings beginning with to- morrow's gathering, tho commission will not be called together, except at intervals. untl the close of the special tariff session. Of course, any ex- perts that may be employed will pro- ceed with their work during the in- terim.
 The subcommittee. consisting of Senators Aldrich. Hale. Knox and Daniel. and Representatives Vreeland. Overstreet. Burton and Padget, which visited Europe, will report the re- suit of it's investigations in London. Paris and Berlin.
 The subcommittee which was designated to conduct certain branches of the inquiry in the United States has been giving attention to the admints- trative feature of American banking and will make recommendations look ing to immediate changes in the law regarding the governmental supeR- vision of national banks. Present in- dications are that the full commtttes will accept these suggestions and if so such legislation as may be outiin- ed. will be undertaken during the com- ing session. Before presenting . final report, the commission will hear the testimony of a number of American fInanciers and will also make thorough AEaF banking systems. Next summer will be devoted to this work, if the extra session of Congress is not too long drawn out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23

but it is the officials who should be changed, not the law. Prohibition at It's worst is better than any other measure at its best.
 "In five years we will have solid South of prohihition--fn ten years ie viii be q national law"
 Miss Anna Gordon followed Mrs. Stevens. She spoke more in an illus trative line than on the main topic. citing instances of the good of the work, and paid glowing tribute to the memory of Frances E. Willard. swho first began the W. c. T. U. work In America. She said:
 What the nation thinks of Frances Willard can be seen in the Capitol of the United States. As you know. each State is allowed but two statutes of their heroes in the Capitol. Illinois. applauded by all America, placed Frances Willards statue in the Na- tional Capitol, the statue of the only woman in that noble assembly Is beside that of George Washington" The service was concluded with songs of praise, and prayer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
FRANK AND KAVANAUGH
 DEPART ON BEAR HUNT

Little Rock, Nov. 22-(sDeciala-- Manaker Frank of the New Orleans team, who left tonight for a bear hunt with President Kavanaugh and other northern and southern base ball men, declared that he had drafted but one man, Began from Monroe Cotton states League team. for next seasons use.
 Franlx will try for another pennant with practically the same squad he Ynanaged last season when Nashville nosed him out in the final game cE the year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
A SUNDAY TRAGEDY
'. A. NORTHcUT'r IS KILLED BY !.
 ". DEMENT,.
The Shooting Occurred ln Front 0i NOrtheutt's Home mt Henry Ellen, Near BirmlnGham--
 DemOnt in Jail.

Birmingham. Nov. 22.-J. A. North. cutt, a well known citizen of Henry Ellen. a small town in the extreme east end of Jefferson County, on the Central of Georgia Railway, was shot tonight and almost instantly killed by J. W. Dement,.
 The shooting occurred in front of Northcutt's home and three bullets took effect, Dement, was brought here and lodged in the county jail. He will say nothing as to the cause of the tragedy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
CHICAGO BUSINESS MEN
 BACK FROM SOUTHERN TRIP

Chicago. Nov. 22.-"chicaEo's busi- ness with the Southern States will be enhanced 5Ot per cent. in the next two years. Southern resources are waiting for development and Chicago capital will set them in motion. We are go. ing after the business of the Missis- sippi Valley at once"
 This Is the verdict of thirty dele gates of the Association of Commerce who, after a two weeks tour of the Southern states. returned here today. The returned visitors declare that chief among the results of the trip will be a closer afaliation of the banking in- terests of the South with those of ChieaGo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
BASEBALL IN JAPAN.

Tokio. Nov. 22--In the presence of an enthusiastic crowd of more than 5000 people, the American baseball team, which came to Japan to play some Of the university teams. opened the season this afternoon and defeated the Waseda University by a score of to 0. The Waseda team played snap py ball. butt did not succeed in getting a man as far as second base.
 Count Okuma, the Sage of Waseda University. wearing the cap and coat of the American team. tossed the first ball across the plate. After the game. the American players were the guests of Count Okum& at garden party given by him in their honor,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
INSPECTORS CALLED
TO MEET IN THE OFFICE OF MIR
 GUNNELs.
Prof. J. J. DOster and Prof. I. H Rut- Iand, High School Knspeetors,
 W1ll Outline Their work

Prof. J. J. Doster and Prof. !. H Rut-
 Iaud, High School Knspeetors,
 WilI Outline Their work
 ing Program.
 Tn order that their duties may be discussed and a program of work for the year outlined, Prof. J. J. Doster and Prof. J. R. Rutland. of the fac- ulties of the University of Alabama. and the Alabama Polytechnic Institutes respectively, have been invited by Hon. Harry c. GunneIs. State Superintend- ent of Education. to be In his office today for a conference. They were re- gently appointed high school tnspec- tors by the High School Commission.
 Professor Doster came to Montgom- cry last night from Atlanta where he attended the annual meeting of the National Society for Advancement of Industrial Education. It is his idea that Superintendent Gunnels wishes to defins the duties of himself and Pro- fessor Rutland so that they may be about their work as soon as possible.
 In a general way the high school fn- spectors are to encourage the princt" pals and localities in the maintenance of the county high schools of the State, The efforts will be directed principally to keeping before the edu- cational authorities in the coinmuni- ties the ideals to which the tnstitu- LlOnH Hn0ulQ 8II1NO tO 1bNUAAs will be charged with impressing on the school teachers the necessity of mak- ing the studies run through the resu- lar four-year course that has been pro- mulgated by the State Superintendent.
 The nature of their duties VIII com pei these inspectors to travel at times. They will visit periodically the facul- ties in charge of the county high schools and give them the beneft Of their experience and training In hign school work Professor Doster last night. "agree that of ali Southern states Alabama ts builded on the most promising edu- cationa1 system. The basis gives more opportunity for rapid growth and eff. fectiveness. Every feature is rational and there should be no reason why Ala barna should not make of her high schools and her colleges the best in the nation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
r,r. AInrm Id nell BuiIdtng.

An explosion of bottle of off caused much excitement in the new headquar- tera of the Beauvoir Club, on the twelfth story of the Bell building. Sat ,,rday night. After the bottle exploded the contents spread over the floor. ig- nItinr a. nearby rug. Immediately an alarua was sent in to the Madison Ava- nue fire station, but before the com pany arrived on the scene, the flames were extinguished by one of the por- tera.
 The Madison Avenue, Five Points and the Scott Street stations responded to the fire. and all the companies made a good run to the Bell building. The hose of steamer No. 1 was pulled up to the twelfth story through the elevator. hav- inw everything ready should a large flre break out, but the firemen, having no use for the hose brought them to the
 bottom floor. The loss was very small
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
LYNCHING IS FEARED. Deputy sherIns shst and Wounded by
Negroes,

TiptonvilIe, Tenn. Nov. 22.-whiIe endeavoring to arrest three negroes, James, Marshall and Edward Samberg, brothers, who were creating dis turbance during services at a negrQ church near here today. Deputy Sher- If John Hall and Richard Burras, whom Hall had deputized to assist him. were shot and wounded by the negroes.
 Hall, it Is believed. will die. while Rurras Is seriously wounded. A posse is in pursuit of the negroes and if captured a lynching is feared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
CornslI-Trlnitx Score.

Ithaca. N. Y. Nov. 22.-umpire Eve that the score of the Cornen-Trinity football game here on Saturday was Cornell 90. Trinity 6. Cornell having been allowed a touch back in the sec- ond half which no one seemed to com- prehend. The score given at the close of the game yesterday was Cornell a. Trinity 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
FUNERAL OF n1R. HAYNES.
Services wan Be Held Today At Sisters
 naahaamaa

Residence.
 The funeral services of the late W. M Hanes, 70 years old who expired at the residence of his sister Mrs. Mary Kirk patrick 415 Columbus Street Sunday morning at 12:45 o'clock after a long illness, will be held at the residence this morning at 10 o'clock, Rev. w. M. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Meth odist Church. will ofnciate.
 Mir. Hanes was a veteran of the civil war, and was member of Camp Falk- ner. He was a prominent member of the Masons. having joined the fratern- ity in West Point, Ga, some twenty years ago, and 1t is probable that the local lodge will gather in a body and bury the deceased with Masonic honors.
 The deceased Is survived by one bro- ther H. C. Hanes of Montgomery and three sisters: Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick. AIS Columbus Street; Mrs. Ada Chrillia- man, of this city, and Mrs Rosa Strotti of Birmingham.
 Interment will take place in the fan1- fly burying grounds in oakwood Ceme- terY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
NeEro KIIln His Wife.

Atlanta, Ga, Nov. 22.--Using . ra- zor with which he severed the carotid artery and 1ugular vein, Sam Jones, a negro. today killed his wife and laft her dead body In a pool of blood. in a house in the rear of TIT West Mitchell Street. Jones made his escape. He IS described as low. heavy-set negro. very black ana weighs about 1ss pour 1Hf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
Concert.

Monday. November 2srd, at s:3o D. m. Miss Fanny Lockett Marks. violinist, assisted by Miss Elsie Jones, Soprano, and accompanied by MT. L. P. Merkel, Pianist, VIII give a concert at the Seals mission, 7sc. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23

sBAsEBALLD AT 1ORPHEUM.s aChfcago Cubss va. aDetroit Tfgers.'' Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday. Sunday game at Chicago.) Every
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
u,rn,,nrbam IntereBted.

Birmingham, Nov. 22s-(Special.)- The entire Methodism of Birmingham and the Birmingham district is aroused over the probably changes that will take place in the ministry here through the appointments to be made by Bishop H. e. Morrison at the North Alabama Conference, now being held in New Decatur.
 There will be some very important changes made in Birmingham and the immediate district. new district is to be named with Ensley as the seat of operations. This will bring about a new presiding elder and Rev. Frank W. Brandon is reported to be slated for the position, though the ap- pointment is not altogether a positive happening as yet. The time of Rev. S. l.. Dobbs, as Presiding Elder of the Birmingham district, is out as well as that of Rev. J. A. Duncan, pastor or the First Church in Birmingham. the largest Methodist church in Alabama There are all kinds of rumors as to who will come to these important posi- tions.
 It Is generally understood that pr. J. H. Mccoy may leave the presidency of the Birmingham College (Owenton), and be placed in the first church and a new college president named. Word comes from New Decatur that there is much speculation as to the appoint ments. The bishop has not been heard expressing himself up to Sunday morn ing, so that some intimation as to where many of the pastors who have served out their time will go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23

EmgIo Resagos--best Bc. cigar an the world, at cigar stands ana at Mattox'a three pieces, 1D1 COmnaerces 1st Nas taonaI Rank BlaE., and 2A Y. Court St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23
The Badge of Honesty

Is on every wrapper of Doctor Perc Golden Medical Dseov cry because full list of ingredients composing 1t IS printed ne
 % @ and H,g0FabnS . buds 0ule ne tSe Ss
 system as no other tonic can n which alcohol is used The medicinal principles of native roots such roa as ooGToot Goe& and Black Cherbk are extracted and preserved by the use o chemically pure tripereined glycerne. t..,
 Send Dr. R. V. Pierce Buffalo, N 1 TOT pSs pOoSt which quotes extracts from werecognzed medical authorities such D BrhcOw King Seudder Coe EngwOdGad ana nno for their curative action all weak of the stomach accom- panied by indigestion dyspepsia well as in all bilious G % of the strength and system
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-23

he GOIden makes rich blood ana so nvf6Orafes stomach liver and DOwe
 Thus all skin aHecff0n botches pinnpEe scrOfnOns Swenss and old open cured and healed swelo healing them AlEIg Save druggist don't happen 9ayT 1 n @ ol Institute large box of the "AFieahng SaV VIII eAn You You substitute for % s non @ Sb though the dealer may e[eOy
 Though he offers the substitute for s P I
 where what you SN for uihOW D stomach hVer ana oOFe ted, ,tnyg ganules take candy.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-30
CHARGE COMMISSIONERS
WITH CONSPIRACY

tors be urged not to abrldge the
rights of township organization in
any way when passing a local op-
ton bill, Whether a county goes
wet or dry, the desire is that town
ships may still vote for license or
no license as the electors may de-
sire.
State Senator II. A. Hutchinson.
a supporter of township organiza.
ton. delivered an able address up-
on the question. as did also Attor-
ney w. A. Monten. r. b. Martin,
chairman. spoke at length.
The principal question under dis.
cussion this afternoon are possible
conflicts of other laws with the
township organization law. The
latter was passed in 1895 and there
have been laws passed since which
possibly conflict with some of the
provisions.
An amendment of the constitu.
ton so that O majority OF those
voting on the township question
may carry 1t, instead OF majority
OF all electors. will be reOmmerd-
al
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-30
GORDON TELLS WHAT
HE PLEASES TO TELL

Having arranged, through his at
torney, the sort Of an examination
he would be expected to undergo,
M. j. dordon has appeared before
the Root Gordon investigation COM
mission finally at his own pleasure
and convenience. AS reported from
Seattle, the main condition of his
condescending was that he was not
to be. asked anything about his
relations with the Great Northern,
which from the outside appears to
have shut of any inquiry into that
corporations corrupt practices in
this state If, as generally sur
miseda 1t has engaged. in corrupt
practices.
What Gordon told the commits
sion oatside of this is still secret,
but the results of all the, investi-
gatings that has kept the state on
keeni Edge since the matter first
became public is promised shortly
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-30
Loss Of Life in Italy by Earthquake Likely
to Exceed 100, OO0---Famine and
Pestilence Reign.

the money scattered from the
vaults of the Bank of Sicily.
Unframed cities surrounding the
belt of devastation are being food
ed with refugees, starved, injured,
half naked and insane. Reports
state that many are still roaming
about the ruins of their cities.
BERLIN, Dec. 30.-The Ameri-
can and German consulate build
ings at Messina were destroyed by
the quake and tidal wave, accord
ing to a telegram received by the
government via Rome.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 3d.
The state department today re-
ceived the following dispatch from
Consul William Gale at Malta:
Consul Arthur s. Cheney and
wife both dead at Messina. The
bodies have not been recovered"
NEW YORK, Dec. 3O.--"Little
Italy," the home of thousands of
Italians and Sicilians, today sub
scribed a fund of $4,000 for their
compatriots. Tammany contributed
$4,000.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-30
room, supposedly to sign papers.
My room mate knows of two girls
who have had this sort of expe-
rience with him"
LOST IN RACE;
BROKEN HEART

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3d.
With the body of their son,
Dwight, stroke oar of the Yale
varsity crew, who tainted in the
great race last spring, causing his
college to lose to her old rival,
Harvard, Mr.. and Mrs. Matthew
Griswold left here today for Erie,
Pennsylvania.
Dwight died in the German hos
pital here with a broken heart. He
had been worrying constantly
since his breakdown. Dwight soon
faded from powerful athlete to a
weakling.
The death certificate says that
typhoid pneumonia caused his
death, but his friends say that he
would not have contracted the dis
ease II he had not been sick at
heart.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-12-30

CANTAZARO, Dec. 30.-Reggio,
with population of $4,000, was
entirely submerged by the tidal
wave. Less than 1000 escaped, ac-
cording to the statement of the
captain Of a company of carbineers
arriving here today. He said:
"The sea rolled in like mighty
wall, sweeping over the entire city.
Not building remains standing.
The lower part of the city is set
Ting, and it is feared 1t will drop
into the sea-"
ROME, Dec. 30.-Late reports
from the stricken districts show
that the fatalities in the earth
quake, tidal wave and the fire that
later swept the ruins. are much
greater than was at first esti-
mated.
More than 100000 are known to
be dead and scores are dying ev-
erywhere from hunger, exposure
and the injuries received.
PALERMO, Dec. 3O.-Queen Hell.
ena swooned when she and the
king approached Messina today.
After they revived both wept like
children.
Insane survivors fell at the feet
of the royal couple, moaning pit
eously. Many tried to kiss their
hands.
The queen, terror-stricken, chung
to the kings arm. Victims prayed
around them as II they were saints.
Horrible suffering Is gradually
driving those who survived insane.
Days and nights without food, in
presence of death and destruction
and with no possibility of sleep
and rest, has left the living as help
less as the dead.
The king will take charge of the
rescue work. Trains of supplies
and volunteers are arriving. The
queen Is constantly near collapse.
With $4,000 dead. the city in ruins
and burning, It is almost impossi-
Bile to organize for relief work.
1t Is feared that many are still
living under the ruins. Practically
1000 men. women and children are
encamped on the hillsides outside
of the city.
s, CATANIA, Sicily. Dec. 30.-Risk.
Ing her life. Queen Helena rescued
wounded child from a wrecked
building In Messina. The king and
queen were passing the building
when the pitiful walls of an infant
attracted the queen, who rushed
into the structure despite the
kings protest and carried the child
to relief boat.
CALIMA, Sicily, Dec. 30.-The
fear OF pestilence. owing to the
presence of SO many unburied
bodies. is becoming more marked.
Survivors are helpless and because
OF the appalling extent of the dis
aster bodies will lie for many days
without attention.
Thousands of foreigners are
among the missing, many of their
bodies being lost entirely
Criminals escaping from the
prisons began their ghoulish work
of footing and several were shot
dead while helping themselves to