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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
New York WiK Soon Be
 As Tall As N Is NoU Wide


 ago. So remots was the building of the passing Putnam House that today no one can be found to even approxi- N{nate its date, save that 1t was way below the sixties of the last century. For years the ancient tavern has re- lapsed into steady decline and the news that a modern skyscraper is to top its foundations is not entirely un- expected. When the civil war was breaking out the Putnam House was held as one of New York's most impos- inR hotels. fronting as 1t did the old terminal depot of that time. Few men of affairs in those days failed to enjoy It's hospitality. Today hardly passer- by notices the demolition of the shabby brick building.
 . Park Row Pleased.
 The latest assignment of Paul Kro- tel upon the bench of the city magis- trates is today being hailed with en- thousiasm by all Park Row. As a newspaper worker every one knew and liked the young man who Is now don ming the ermine of the lower courts When he dropped copy to handle briefs under Jerome no one doubted his abll- } ity to make good in public life. That the Judicial robe of this latest advance will cover a good fellow nnspoiled and unspoiiable by any honors Is the ver- dict of all nwspaperdom here today New York City has never failed to draw men we'll worth while from the ranks of her newspaper workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
STAGE FOLKS FIVE
BOYS or co. anv BUCK AGAINST
 N. M. c. A.
This Afterneon on Y. M. c. A. Court strenuous Contest to Be Wawed Against Members of Famous
 Mascafine Bunch.

Headed by stars Of the famous Mus catine. Iowa team, the Boys of Co. "B'' will this afternooR meet the crack game of basket ball on the local court. The game will start promptly at s:3e o'clock in time to giXe the actor folk chance to rest after the strenuous contest. and from the predictions which are being made at the local as. seciation the actors will need a rest after they are through with the game today.
 Montgomery Is getting ready for the Southern League opening in Birming- ham next Thursday night when the lo- cal team will play the Birmingham Y. NJ. c. A Elaborate plans are being laid for that game and Montgomery Eis working hard to get in shape. Tho game today with the Boys of Co. ''B'' will Afrord the Montgomery team plen- ty Of practice and practice Is what is
 The Boys of co. ~Bv are coming he.e heralded as one of tho best in the country. Harry Morgan, the captain. it is stated, has played more basket ball games than any other man in the United Stats. making several coast to coast trips with the Muscatine team of which he was also the captain. Paul Morgan, team of basket ball players which he says is q credit to his cont pany and which carries out the Idea of athletics which is shown in the play. to perfection Tn the Boys Of Co ''Bs ono of the scenes is laid in a gymnasium and here the Boys of Go. 'sBa are supposed to shine. On the basketball court, Gilmore says that his men cannot be beaten. They will have to go some to best Montgomery today as the local players nre determined to go through the season without a defeat on the local floor
 The game will have many features. Paul Gilmore, himself. will referee. The other members of the company will attend the game and root for the success of the team A large number of Montgomery people have expressed an interest in the contest and the Y. M c. A. management believes that the gymnasium will be crowded,
 Tonight the Y. M. c. 4. team will be the guests of the Paul Gilmore com pany at the Grand. where the team will occupy one of the boxes.
 This will be the last game in Mont gomcry until after Christmas, when the University of Virginia will appear here December 29th. Two nights later the strong Notre Dame university will play herqe and from that date. there will be basketball in Montgomery Tor every week of the remainder of the season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Up to s. 4. A. A. CoD1mitfee to
 Prosecute the L. 5. U. Charges

able West. being part of team sit: uated In the very bottom of the SoliH South. a4eRm that was to play and diI play only Southern elevens. It has been pertinently asked what feature of the IL. S. U. curriculum has SO sitn- denly attracted ex-coIlege men Iron; Penfisyfvania and from Indiana. and \ an advanced age In life why they should take such superb interest In the athletics of the Institution.
 The matter should be looked into VI all it's phases. The history of the men should be examined. Tn this eonnee- tion the more than 1000 words of tes2 tiInony--nostly afiidavits--gsthered by the Louisiana UnIversity's sister col 1ege, Tulsne. should not be overfooked, Let every allegation of it be probed Make the afiiants out members of the Annanias society or look with suspi- cion on certain essential members Of the football elevgn calling Baton Rouge their college seat
 The S. I. 4. A. still has friends and it is up to the officers and committees thereof to merit that afiiliation Of which they have hitherto been so proud. It Is up to the committee now. They be- gin work in early January. It is well that they have decided to go to the very college seat to examine the charges at first hand. And the hope is, that Justice will be done all con- cerned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
IN FORMAL SESSION
SUPREME cOURT TO CALL THIRD
 DIVISION.
In the Cali are Included Montgomery, Coneeuh, Escamhfa and Lovvndes Counties--Franchise Cases
 Are In.


 Tn order to take up cases from the Third Division. composed of the coun- ties of Autauga. Butler. conecuh. Es- cambia, Lowndes and Montgomery. the Supreme Court of the State will reas. semble this morning in formal session and will immediately adjourn until the following day, when cases will he heard.
 During this session of the court it is expected that the cases of the spe- cial franchise tax levied against tha Louisville and Nashville. the Atlantic Coast Line, the Central of Georgia, and the Seaboard Air Line. will be submit ted on an appeal from the City Court of Montgomery, where Judge A.. D Sayre rendered a decision in favor of the State.
 The cases grew out of an act of the recent Legislature assessing foreign corporations with a special tax, amounting in the case of the Louis- thing like $2l,000, and the total sum against all of the railroads combined to approximately S40.0O0.
 The tax was paid to the Probate Judge of the county and an agreement was reached whereby the railroads should sue fer its recovery before the checks were deposited in the State Treasury. The suts were instituted and argued for some days before Judge cision in favor of the State was rem dered by the court after many days of deliberation.
 It is expected also that large mum Der of decisions will be handed down by the court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Forty-Eight Negro Crap
 Shooters in One SlDoop

During the last trip, the deputies weary of their long guard. relaxed viz lance for a second and two of the party within the room made break for the front door. They didn't walt to open the door, but jumped headiong through the glass.
 The deputies became demons again, and not a negro dared follow the two through the glass door. and after Dep uty Taylor had come for his last trip, Deputies Clements and Pettus started after the two who had escaped. They caught one in a very short time. but the other made good his escape
 It was quite o'clock when the gang was herded at tine County jail, and Justice of the Peace B. c. Young walk ed from his slumbers to issue forty eight warrants for Sunday breaking for the following:
 Fletcher Fountain, willie Lewis. Theo Ellington. Lee Anderson, VIII Johnson, w. D. Fleming, Jamie John son. Andrew Frisail. John Meadows, Peter Major Sonny Grimes. Horace Shelby. Charlie Fritz. John FaEan. Josh Drew. Washington Bell, Henry Young. Allan Hinson. Jim Harrison. Jim Bell. Ernest Lucas. Waiter Jack son, Joe Price Win Benbow. Charlie Barker. Noble Brown, Julius Bussie. Dick Jones, George Johnson. Smith Harris. Dan Clark. Brady Lamar, Mack Johnson, Frank Williams, Prince Da- wis. John Harris, Jim Patterson, Riley Reese, Charles Mason, Andrew Thur man, Mack Galloway. Isone varnon, Baisy Williams, William Howard. Ras- ton Denridge, Robert Benjamin, WIl- Ham Duncan and George Foster.
 All of these negroes will be given q preliminary hearing before Justice Young during today if possible. Some of the negroes have made bond. but the great majority of them are in the county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

Forty-eight negro crap shooters in one fell swoop Is the record establish : ed in a raid made by Deputy Sheriffs J. B. Clements. Frank Pettus and Ed Taylor Saturday night. There were torty-nine in the gang when the depu- ties entered the saloon on the corner of High and Jackson Streets Saturday night about o'clock, and but one es- caped.
 Having received intelligence that a big game was in progress In the rear Of the negro saloon, Deputies Clements, Pettus and Taylor made up their minds that each one of them would play the Diamond Dick act. carry two revoivers. hold up the party with a gun in each hand. and make story to talk about for weeks to come.
 Going to the saloon 1t was found that all of the windows to the place were barred tight, so Deputies Pettus and Taylor, taking the front, Deputy Clements took the rear door. On a prearranged signal the deputies at the front door knocked for admittance and were told to enter.
 They did with a forty-four in each hand. There was concerted break for the rear door, and there Mir. Clenl- ents was found standing with forty four In each hand threatening to shoot the first nigger who so much as batted his eye.
 Things for a short space were abso- lutely quiet. and then Deputy Taylor began using his five pair of handcuffss Each negro was told to step forward as his time came and get cuffed, and the caution was added that the first move of any suspicion would call forth the bark of a revolver from the hands of either Deputy Clements or Pettus, or both.
 Using this method Deputy Taylor made four trips to the County jail, landing all but two of the negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
CALENDAR OF SPORTS
Mondnx.

Monday
 Annual meeting of Great Western Trottlng Circuit in Chicago. - Harry Lewis vs. Willie Lewis, twelve rounds. at New Haven. Conn.
 TueRda3.
 Bill Papke vs. Hugo Kelly, twenty five rounds. at Los Angeles. Frankie Neil vs. owen Moran. twelve rounds. at Boston.
 Race between Tom Longboat and Pietri Dorando in New York. Wrestling match between Fred Beell and Henry Ordemann In Minneapolis. Annual trials of Georgia Field Trial Association at Waynesboro. Ga.
 Wednesday.
 Harry Lewis vs. Unk Russell, twelve rounds. at Rochester, N. Y.
 Thursday. Annual meeting of Cotton States Baseball League at Jackson. Miss. Tony Caponi vsl Ed McGoorty, ten rounds. at Appleton. Wis.
 Jim Stewart Vs. Jim PrendergasI, twelve rounds. at Lawrence. Mass.
 Friday. Annual trials of Virginia Carolina Field Trials Association at Spray, N. c. Dick Hyland Vs, George Memsic ten rounds. at Los Angeles (Declared off. ] Annual indoor athletic meet of the College of the City of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

| The Southern Intercollegiate Ath- letic Association has appointed com mittee to probe. the cnarges against Louisiana States football eleven of the season Just gone. According to press reports the committee has full power While this committee ordinarily should feel the great responsibility that attaches to thefr action the mem- bers should be sensible at this time of double responsibility. Upon the sin- cerity of their conduct the very use fulness the very existence of the As- sociation depends. The public Is pos- sessed of enough of the facts to. judge whether the investigation will be viz orously psosecuted or whether the mere appointment of the committee last Sat urday was mere solace to those mak- ing ehargss of ineligibility againstthe l.. S. U. team
 The committee will. If they perform their duty. look more than to the tech- nieal vioI1tion Of the rules of s. L A. A. If there is a justly founded saspi- cion that men were imported to Baton Rouge to face Southerners on the grid- iron it would seem that power to dis qualify is warranteS by the constitu- tion of the Association.
 Certainly the coincidence is hard to explain of a half dozen or more men from the-- far East and the ''redoubt-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
an Prnride chnnceIorn.

The Pensacola Bar Association Is tc inaugurate a movement to amend the Constitution to provide for chancel- lors in all of the districts of the State. thus relieving the circuit judges to some extent.
 A special meeting of the association has been called for December g, when the matter will be discussed at length and if it meets with the approval of the entire association an organized eff fort will be made to have the Legis- lature take the necessary steps to have a vote taken at the next election on the proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
AII He AaI.ed HInl, ,

And what" asked one of the once. famous actors friends, as he bent be. side the ped would yoB like to have carved on your tombstone? Is there not some sentiment which you would wish to have used ae your epitaph2"
 Yes" the dying man replied. ..Let it be this: Tt never was necessary to give him a benedt.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Fine Farmn Sold.

Huntsville, Dec. 13.-(speclaL)- There is unusual activity in farm real ty in this County. Several fine farms have been sold during the last two weeks to people from Lincoln County, Tennessee. The buyers contemplate making extensive improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
MeetinE Wen Attended.

The mems meeting at the Young Mems Christian Association this aft ernoon at o'clock was well attended and the address which was delivered by Rev. W. B. Holmes was heard with close attention by all present. A special musical program was also rem dered during the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Council Geets TomorroM NIght.

NVEIIWITWVV
 The regular monthly business meet ing of the City Council will be held in the council room at the city hall tomorrow night. Besides the routine business 1t is expected that there will come before the body number of matters of importance to be passed upon and which will help the city government during the coming year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14

We make speciality of dyeinR mOuFning gOOds and will do them iu one day.
 FRENCH DRY CLEANING co. Phone 11Ss EOS Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Prominent Men. AFrested.

Twenty-two prominent young men were gathered in at an early hour this morning by the Sheriff and will face the judge of the Criminal Court upon the charge of gambling.
 Two raids were made by the sheriff the first being upon the DeLuna Club a social organization in DeLuna Street in the business center, when eleven prominent young men were arrested and taken to the county jail. where they later gave bond for their appear ance. A few minutes afterwards the Sheriff appeared at the St. Charles Ho- tel, where an alleged game was in pro- gress, in which eleven more were en- gagged. including the proprietor of the hotel T!ie DeLuna Club, which oecu- pies two floors of a three-story build ing. was recently organized, and much surprise was occasioned when 1t be- came known that at an early hour in the morning the Sheriff had made a raid on the place and turned up such condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
An Approaching Marriage.

Invitations have been issued by Mrs. George Downman Fltzhugh, of Blount Springs. Ala. announcing the approaching marriage of her daughter. Grace Lee. to Mir. Arthur Morris Pitts. of Selma. The ceremony will take place at the Fitzhugh home Glen wood" at Blount Springs on Wednes- day, January 6. MT. Pitts is a well known young Selma attorney and a son of Judge and Mrs. P. H. Pitts and has large circle of friends who will extend in advance their hearty congratulations. The bride-to-be is a most beautiful and talented young woman and upon visits to Selma made a number of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Stockholders Meefina.

Tho annual meeting of the stockholders of The First National Bank of Montgomery. will hs held at its banking rooms on Tues day. January 18th, 1909. at 12 o'clock. noon for the election of a Board of Directors and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting. December i3th. 1908.
 A. & WooLFoLK. Cashier:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
Alabama Goeg 5Up RIver.

The United States boat Alabama passed Selma this morning OF her way up the Alabama River to Montgomery The Alabama had in tow a couple of house boats as we'll as several barges which she was taking to Montgom- cry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
MASONIC NOrrCE.

m There will be . special conn A munication of Montgomery &A Lodge. No. II. A. Y. and 4. M., ApM Monday evening, December the M0A Hath, at 1880 o'clock. M AA Work in Y. c. Degree. S%&Y Members ok Andrew Jackson
 Lodge. and visiting brothers 1fefernatly invited.
 c W. HADEN. Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
WILL RAISE FUNDS
". c. T. |. TO ERECT DRINKING
 FOUNTAIN IN SELMA.
Next saturday Has Been Appointed AS FOuntaln Day And Bands Of Boys WiIl Collect
 EumdR.

Selma, Dec. 13.-(Special. )--Next Saturday in Selma will be called Fountain Day and on that occasion bands of boys under the leadership of some citizen will take the streets and solicit contributions from all citt- zens. The day will be similar to the tag days held in other cities of the South during the past year.
 The decision to have a Fountain Day was reached by a recent meet ing of the Womens Christian Temper ance Union which was held in the auditorium of the Young Mems Chris pan Association building. With the funds which will be raised on Foun- tain Day, the Woman's Christian Tenn perance Union proposes to erect a drinking fountain on Broad street where both man and beast can quench their thirst and which will stand as monument against intemperance.
 The women of the Temperance Un- ion proposes to spend about $500 upon this fountain and as they have some of this amount on hand believe that the remainder of it will be raised on next Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
SnecioI Announcement

All accounts due the Jewelry establishment formerly conducted by Jesse Davidson. at IT Commerce. must be paid to the under signed. have purchased the entire stock and accounts WM. KETZKYs s-
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
MASONIC NOTICE :.

There will be 4 special esm- munication of Andrew Jackson ~ Lodge No. 173 A. F. & A. M AM AA This Monday morning at N o'clock, to pay the last sad EXAa%YN tribute of respect to Bro. A
 C. Smith. Montgomery Lodge No. n and visiting Brethen faternally in z vited. By order w. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
TO HEAR COMPLAINT
PENSACOLA FISH DEALERS WANT LOWER RATES.
Fish Dealers Have Complained to In- teFstate Commerce Commission thnt Express Company Is Dlscrinsinatlng Agninst
 PennacOIn.

Pensacola. Fla, Dec. 13.-(SpeeiaD--- The Interstate Commerce Commission Is to hear the complaint of Pensacola wholesale fish dealers Wednesday, when session Is to be held In the United States Court room in this city to as- certain if the rates of the Southern Express Company from Pensacola to points in Alabama. are just and equit- able when compared to those which prevail in that State. particularly from Mobile. where the greatest shipments are made from.
 The matter has been brought to the Saunders & Co. the largest shippers at this port. who have stated that the Southern Express Company is discrim- mating against Pensacola in it's charges.
 Behind this proceeding is an inter- esting story, and while the express company Is charging rate from Pen- sacola to Birmingham which is almost double that of the charges from Mo- bile. with the charges about the same distance, the company claims that It's charges from Pensacola Is just and equitable, and not greater than what Is charged in other States for sim Thar haul. The trouble arose when the Alabama Railroad Commission made a
 
 that State. which it had a right to do. This rate was much lower than that prevailing from Pensacola to the same points. The Southern Express Com pany declined to lower the rate when petitioned by the Pensacola shippers, and tine latter then decided to take the matter before the Interstate Com merce Commission. Then the express company appealed tothe Alabama Rail- road Commission to raise the rates from Mobile on basis with those from Pensacola to the same points, but this was refused. The company then failed to remedy the matter. so the fish com panies pushed the case before the com mission with the result that hearing is to be had here "Wednesday to de- termine if the complaint Is a justin able one.
 The local fish dealers claim that the discrimination is so great that their business Is badly affected in Alabama cities. where they formerly did a big business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-14
c DE GIAE
 '4S
FUNERAL NOTICE

The friends and aepuaintances of Mr Au- gustus C. Smith and family are respect fully invited to attend the funeral services or the former this morning at s:50 o'clock from the funeral parlOr of W. H. Tice. III South Court Street.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-06

ring, Joseph Dangola, Ray Dempsey,
Frank Harris, George Coburn, Bernard
Rooney, Lawrence Lalor, James Tyrell.
Belleville Catholic Club, John Riley,
James Smith, Edward Holloway, H.
Fitzpatrick, Charles Finks, James
REILLY, M. Machette. Father Mathew
T. A. B. Society, Hugo Banderman, Jo-
seph A. Banderman, Andrew Melon
ough, Eugene F. Farrell, Charles Wal
sha, Luke Cribbons, Frank Sommers.
Thomas Kenny. Y. M. c. L., Elizabeth,
f. j. Heating, James Heating, jr, Jo-
seph Lynch, Frank Williamson. st.
Budgets, Jersey City, Charles Leahy,
Walter Nugent, M. Glaccum, James
Murphy.
Parochial School Boys Relay, $3.50
yard, each contestant to run 220 yards)
st. Johns School, Orange, William
Dunn, John Neary, Martin Coughlin,
J. O'Hagen, G. McGuirk, P. Killeen, A.
Tolley. s. Byrncs. st. Joseph School,
Gerald Kelley, Luke Cribbins, Frank
Shalvoy, Valentine Farley, E. Dagls,
p. Medley. st. Patrick's School, Eliza
beth, James Lynch. Alphonsos Cotter,
John Harrington, E. j. Heating. Ca
thedral School, Joseuh Deihm, Edward
REILLY, Philip Brophy, Joseph Con-
nelly.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-08-06
Robert l., Newark Horse, Wins
Fourth Money in 2:lO
TrOt.

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Aug. '6.-Span-
ish Queen justified the confidence of her
friends yesterday when she won the
Burdick House purse of $40, 900, the ban
ner offering of the Kalamazoo grand
circuit meeting. Her nearest competitor
was the mare Alceste in the Geers sta
bles, and Alceste made the winner equal
her record of 2:07A to win the second
heat. The big race was marred by the
unexpected unsteadiness of every horse
from which n good work was ex-
pected, and this accounts for the slow
time made in three of the four heats
that were necessary to finish the con-
test. But for the break made by Span
ish Queen when she was leading down
the back stretch in the first heat there
would undoubtedly have been but three
heats trotted.
The real race of the dav was fur
nished by three of the five starters in
the 2:19 class for trotters, and at the
end of five hard fought, though not fast
heats, Lou McDonald's IRE Marvel
cite was returned the winner.
Alcelia had an easy time Of 1t In the
2:20 pace, and was not compelled to step
within two seconds of her best ecord to