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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
CHESS TouRNAMENT.
There Are Many Competitors Including
 Two Americana.

Vienna. March 2s-An international chess masters tournament in which were two Americans. Frank J. Marshall and Paul Johner, of Pittsburg. began In the city today. Marshall was beaten by Shielmann and Johner drew with Periis, of Vienna. The other competitors are:
 Cohn. Moses. Sueehting. Bardeleben. Leonhardt. Syviderski, Berner. Duras SehleehteF. Tartakower. Alapin, Reti Rubenstein, Salwa. Maroezy and Teich- mann.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
GOLF TOURNAMENT.
EIGht Players Qualify For The sOuth-
 eRn Cross Cup.

eRn Cross Cup.
 Aiken. S. C.. March 2S--The South ern Gold tournament. of the Palmetto Gold Club. opened today on the Pal metto Gold Links. The qualifying round was played. There was twenty four entries. The first eight qualified for the Southern cross cup. the re- mainder of the consolation handicap cup.
 H. A Sands. V. Mason. A. W. Herit. J, B. Taller. P. Coburn. A. F. Whitney. c. H. Bohlen. and c. Hauchincloss qualified for the Southern Cross.
 The first match games for the Southern Cross and handicap eonsola- Ron will be played tomorrow. The best score today was made by Mir. Sands. s1. MT. Manson the eighth from the ton. made 94
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
RnIIInr NIIIIs R.eanme.

Birnlingh am, March 2s.-( Especial, ,)- The rolling mills at Bessemer, giving employment to more than 200 men, re- stunned operations this morning afSer being idle for several weeks The plant of the Central Foundry Company. at Bessemer also VIII resume opera tions this week, probably by wednes- daV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
Funernl Of nfrm. nr,ace.

Opelika. March Especial. )---The funeral exercises over the remains of Mrs. H. s. Bruce, were held at the First Baptist Church this afternoon at ? o'clock. The exercises were con- ducted by Rev. w. A. TaIiaferro. Despite the downpour of rain at that time. large concourse of friends as- sembied at the church to pay their last respects to the deceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
CoNYIcTs NOT LEAsED.
Board of Revenue Pestpones Awsrding Contract.

Contract.
 Only one bid for the lease of the conyicts of the county was received by the Board of Revenue of Montgom- cry county yesterday and it's final con- sideratien was postponed. The bid submitted by the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. and specified s12 a month for the hire of male prisoners sentenced to terms of more than nins- ty days.
 A petition from W. T. Robertson asking damages In the sum of 9l,sb0 on account of the partial destruction of his automobile, said to have been broken on account of S defective bridge. was referred te the County Att torney.
 Other affairs were discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
NeM Tnvestment Companr.

Birmingham March 2s.-ispeciaI,)- The "Provident Investment Company" was incorporated here today by Eman- uel Solomon and Emil H. Levi The capital stock is placed at s1O.000, and the objects of the association are set forth in the incorporation papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
nIr. NIeDonaId Die. svdden,v

Huntsville, March 2S-(Special)-- Chris McDonald. Superintendent of Maple Hill Cemetery and for many years A prominent citizen of Hunts vile. died suddenly this afternoon. Ills widow and one con. James c Mc- Donald suFviva him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TO ACCOMPANY FLEET.
Uncle sam's Two New Battleshlps WiII
 Make Tour.

Washington. March 23-It Is the in- tention of the navy department to have the battleships Nebraska and Wisconsin accompany the Atlantic fleet on the way around the world
 These plans contemplate that two of the battleships of the fleet as 1t is now constituted will remain on the Pacific coest. Which two will depend upon the recommendations made by Admiral Evans and the condition of the ships. It Is not the intention to send any armored cruisers with the fleet on it's long voyage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
FInea fnr GamInr.

Jim Russell, James Bihb and Robert Graham, negroes, were yesterday tried in the Recorders Court on the charge of gaming. The case against Russell was continued. and each of the other negroes were fined tlo and costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
THE SCHOOL COMPASSION.

Enthusiastic Because of ResuIts In
 North Alabama. Returning to Montgomery after a tour of Morgan, Madison and Jackson Counties, members of the State High School Commission are enthusiastic over the work done there.
 In every place. 1t is reported. cor dial reception was accorded.
 The Commission wall depart Friday to Southwest Alabama,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

Not the least of the discomforts created by the storm was the partial derangement of the telephones. Sew eral local. phones were put. cut Of use. but the total of damage was slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

American Auto. Fresno. Cal, March 2s--The Ameri- can car in the New York to Paris race arrived here at 1;4b p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
NEws oF oPELIEEA.

Ellks wiii, Give Entertainment Friday
 EvenIng.
 Opellka. March 23.--(Speciai).- .-- The Elks of opelika, will give a ben- eft recital at the School Auditorium Friday evening at s:s0 o'clock James Q. Boone famous tenor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
Funersl Arrangements. A

Jacksonville Fla. March 2S.-Upon the arrival of Senator Bryan's body tomorrow. the funeral train will be met by the Mayor of Jacksonville and committee. consisting of the heads of all departments of the city govern ments. a delegation of county officers. a committee of Jacksonville Board of Trade, a committee of the Jacksonville Bar Association, delegaes of Knights of Pythias and other organizations of which the deceased was member. Governor Napoleon B. Broward and several cabinet officers will also bA present. 2
 The body will be taken to the resi- dence of his brother. Hon. Nathan P. Bryan. where it will remain until We'd nesday,
 The funeral will take place from St. John's Episcopal Church at o'clock that day.
 The Mayor has issued proclana. ton closing all city offices at 3 o'clock on "wednesday for the remainder of the day. Flags on public buildings will be at half-mast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TRIBUTE TO BRYAN
RESOLUTIONS ON DEATH or FLOR
 IDA's SENATOR.
Senator Clay Eulogises Memory of the Dead statesman and Pictured Brilliant Future for Him,
 Had He Lived.

Washington. March 2s.--In submit ting the usual resolutions providing for adjournment of the Senate out of respect to the memory of the late Senator Bryan. Mir. Clay said:
 "He was the youngest member of this body--had not reached his thirty second year at the time of his death. His friends thought he had before him career of great usefulness. Had his fife been spared, doubtless their most sanguine expectations would have been realized. He had a charming per- sonality and made friends wherever he went He was studious. industri- ous and ambitious for his country's good The people of Florida loved and trusted him and he loved them, and Florida today mourns his death. This $ not the proper time to eulogize his memory. At some future time, and on an occasion appropriate for that pur. pose. the Senator from Florida will join with other friends of Senator Bryan in paying to his memory that tribute of affection. confidence and es- teem which I know Is felt by all"
 Announcement of the death of sena- tor Bryan was made in the House by Mir Clark of Florida, who offered res oiut.ons lamenting the loss of "this illustrious son of our beloved common wealth..
 The resolutions were adopted and as further mark of respect. the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TeIephonea Y1laorderell.

her affairN were discussed.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Distinguished

"They picked UP
a leg on one side
of the road, an
arm on the other
and one Of his
ears a little far
Their down."
did / UNDER
stand that he was
a prominent citi-
zen 2"
well, after the
auto had run over
him he was a man
of parts"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Too Public.

"Oh. you are so
dear!" he MUIR
INJURED soulfully.
We'll, don't be
saying it here.
You make me feel
cheap" she adj
monished.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Chance to Look
Around.

Maud - Do you
believe in long en-
gagenents?
Esther = r h a t
would depend on
whether / wanted
| to marry the man
J or not.
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
still Bigger.

"Mugugly didn't
win his last fight"
No; he tried to
catch his opponent
with a half Mel
SON."
Didn't it work ?"
III a r d y. He
found that he had
caught a whole
Swanson"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
HIS FAILING.

"Mr. Litewate, have you any objec.
ton to my Joining a military COM
pany?"
Il dunno as / have. But I'll tell you
one thing, I'm afraid you'll be as poor
a soldier as you are grocery clerk"
''In what way, STRIP
mo earthly good at taking orders"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Defined.

Whats y o u r
idea of a sensible
person ?"
zone who knows
when he has had
enough before he
gets t."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Ambiguous.

81 fear that
Freddie is losing
his mind"
II hadn't MOTTO
ed that much inn
prov m mt in
him."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Dist ance Lend 6
Enchantment.


He is writing
an essay on the
blessings Of pow
erty."
rs he a poor
man himself 2"
No; he has all
kinds of money.
That is why he so
thoroughly appre-
ciates poverty
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
After Il AlI.

How is Jones
getting along?"
1.-THE d o c t Q r s
held a consulta-
ton over him to-
day"
Must be pretty
bad"
mot necessari-
ly. They may have
thought that he
had money enough
left for two OF
them"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Appropriate.

DO you know
the motto of a
band of burglars 2"
"No. What is it 2"
United we loot;
divided we scoot."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23

Seeing 1t Through
"She calls him
her brave knight"
THAT may be
the re a S O n he
doesn't go home
until morning"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
They Never Hide

Does he give
anything to char
ity?"
well, nobody
ever caught him
at it."
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23
Knew Who Was
Boss.


81 am looking
for the man of the
house." explained
the book agent.
"You will have
to call again." said
the servant girl,
who had cautious
ly opened the front
door. "She isn't in
just now"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23

Judging by Loca-
ton.
"He is going to
sleep in a tree to
get rid of his all
ment. What dc
you think of that
for a remedy 2"
| cts a bird"
Ottumwa tri-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1903-1916, 1908-01-23

Could Be Traced.
THAT boy of
yours will make
his mark"
Think SOP"
IT know SO. He
has just swiped a
box of chalk"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
LATE LOCALS.

Taxes Coming in--Special taxes are
reported TO be coming in fast at the
Office of the internal revenue collector,
the first half of the fiscal year having
been ushered in on July /.
Real Estate Day Prizcs-Secy. Perlxes
of the Salt Lake Real Estate associa-
ton will begin this afternoon. dis
tributing prizes In connection with the
recent annual outing of the associa-
ton.
State Fair Mecting-The executive
committee of the State Fair assccia-
ton is meeting this afternoon, 10 con-
slider improvements at the grounds.
advertising, the date for the kennel
show, and various other matters that
may come up.
The Finest Eyer--Frank Hanson,
claim agent of the Utah Light & Rail-
way company has an assistant In the
person of a now arrival ut the family
residence. Using his authority as
claim agent MIR. Hanson claims the
little one Is the finest ever.
Annual Camp Thursday The
Daughters of the Mormon battalion
will hold their annual encampment
Thursday, July 16, at p. M, at the
home of Mrs, Laura Cutler, 1000
south Fifth East Take Waterloo car
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
Three BibuIous Husbands Lose
Their Wives BY Divorce
DEGREES.
JACoBSEN'S HABITS REGULAR
spouse Says He Was Drunk Twice
Each Wccls---.ilso Used His
Fists on Her.

Judge Armstrong granted three d.
vorces at yesterday afternoons NATL
nee, and IN all three the use OF liquor
was the moving cause. The husband In
each instance was charged with drink
ing, and in one of being an habitual
drunkard.
Ellen Nora Jacobsen was the first APP
plicant for severance of the matri-
monlal bonds. She said she had mar
ried Charles L. Jacobsen Aug. 20. 1903.
and said that he had been In the habit
of coming home drunk twice a week for
a long time, She further alleged that
In April, 1906 he ceased supporting her,
and she has been compelled TO work as
n clerk in a store to maintain herself
Mrs. Jacobsen testified that her hus-
band had struck her at different times.
and this was enough for the Judge. and
the divorce WAS granted.
Louise II White testified that her
husband, William L. White, had been
habtual drunkard for six years past,
and had been a drunkard for Is years.
The Oldest boy In a family OF six took
the stand and bore out the story told by
his mother. The young man, who is
20 years old. said on the witness stand
that as long as he could remember his
father had been coming home drunk.
The husband is q cattle man and
earns, according TO the statement OF
Mrs. White. in the ncighborhood OF $500
per month The plaintiff was given a
divorce. the custody of the children
and $75 per month alimony.
Mary e. Bartlett asked for a divorce
from her husband, Edward Il. Bartlett,
whom she married at Carthage. Mo,
Aug. 10, 1895. on the ground that he had
failed 10 support her She said her
husband spent what money he got in
gambling and drink. She asserted that
he earns $500 per month as an engineer
on the Rio Grande railroad. Judge
Morse awarded her n decree carrying
$50 per month allmony and $75 attor-
ueve' foes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
CARDSTON. CANADA
poMrNroN.o ARDsroN DAYS.
Fair mt Calgury--Intcrseting Cam
dian Colony News.

Special Correspondence.
cnrdston. Alberta, Canada, July =
Yesterday was "Dominion Day
Is "Cardston Day Both nave peel,
flttingly observed, each. with the usun
entertainment OF early statutes, nhtIoila'
colors raised, assembly whefc p''rio,iv
eneeches music and toasts ana sentt-
,nents are indulged, continuing through
Tho AFTERNOON with baseball, foot races
;nnping and tug-of-war also morse
racing. Not an accident marred the
two dnNs. and to add TO the pleasures
ideal weather prevailed.
Much OF interest has happened IN TINS
nook during the past month. M. Wooil
mas resigned from the position OF town
constable. dog catcher and pound
keepcr, TO assume the responsibilities
or stake clerk Samuel Jeppson now
wears the star OF the local peace o1i-
Ger. Since the last flood repair work
has kept the bridge and road gangs
busy. so that travel and trairic mas
been resumed all excepting the ran
way. Work on the st. Marys railway
bridge Is rather slow, so that passen.
gers, mail and freight are transferred
BY team from the east side OF the
river
The Dominion fair is being held at
Calgary this year, so that a great many
of Cardston's citizens Will leave TO-
morrow and Friday to swell the num-
Der Of Americans doing honors there
on the Fourth. A sleeper was char
tered for the crowd, but bookings were
so numerous that twice as many drove
to Macleod and took chances ON the
regular coaches. The Cardston eS''
hibit is certainly most commentaries
one. and under the supervision OF the
local board of trade will be ably dis
played.
...lt. &c
out and spring grain is doing well
throughout the whole district, TOO
much wet weather proved rather detti-
mental to the potato crop on low lands,
but this is offset by the increased hay
crop
Elders Archie Nelson and Brigham F.
Lamb have recently returned from
missions both looking well and eX-
pressing themselves as having had a
most enjoyable time while absent.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hen.
derson. July 2, Il girl.
The local Agricultural Society is maxi
ing an extra effort to be permanently
located and housed. so, to this end the
officers are looking for a suitable piece
of ground upon which to make the
home. Extra endeavors are also being
made to make the fair for 1908 the best
yet hold
Work on the stake tabernacle is pro-
crossing nicely, considering the wet
weather encountered. The basement
is now nearing completion and makes
a good showing up on the hill.
CARD BROWN NUPTIALS.
Hugh b. Brown and wife, nee Miss
Zina Card, came in today, accompanied
by Mrs. Zina Y. Card, and all were
receiving the glad hand of friends and
well wishers. Bishop j. A. Hammer.
now of Logan, Utah. is also a visitor
again.
are going Saturday to hold Sunday
school conferences In the northern part
of the stake and incidentally take in
the fair at Calgary.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
al 40 and get off a. rhIrd avenue.

at gao and get off at Third avenue
Waterloo.
wyoming for ynft---Presiden J. p;
cosgriff OF the Commcrcial Natlonai
bank returned this morning from
Rawlins and Evanston Wyo. he says
wyoming is sure to 80 kepuoiican
next November, and that prominent
Democrats OF that state have express
ed themselves as AFRAID OF bryah.
Mayor from Badger state--Mayor
David Har-mill Of Appleton, WIS, ana
after attendance on the Democratic
convention al Dcnver. They arc get
ting a much-needed rest and change
after the fierce heat, and excitement
incident TO the convention.
Loses Ills Fingcrs--Reinold schmit.
n carpenter In the employ OF the
Sierra Nevada Lumber company, and
who lost part Of his hand at one of
the saws, Is reported TO be doing nice
ly at the l.. ID. 5. hospital. The frst
and second fingers were anputateu,
and other portions of the hand were
much decorated The injured man
lives at 7Si Olive street.
Anderson Infant Dics--The friends
of Mr.. and Mrs. Harry S. Anderson.
23S south Sixth East. Will sympathize
with them In the loss OF their first
child. The mother has had very
close call and Is still In danger, but
everything in lin and attention is be-
ing done for her and strong hopes are
entertained for Der ultimate recovery
Conjoint Ward outing--Six wards
of Granite stake, namely, Big Cotton
wood, Miller, Mn Creek, Winder, East
Mil Creek, and MILFORD, had con-
Joint outing at Wandamere yesterday.
Between 5000 and 5000 persons were
in attendance. and an interesting pro-
gram was carried out during the af-
ternoon and evening The exercises
consisted of horse racing, bicycle
races baseball, basket ball, etc. AMI
in the evening vocal and dancing con-
tests. Male quartets from Wilford,
Miller, Winder and Big Cottonwood
competed, with the two first named
winning first and second prizes, re-
spectively
Horses Head for Home--A day or
two ago, two valuable bay horses dis
appeared from pasture southwest
of the city, and for a time it was
not known whether they had strayed
or had been stolen. This morning q
telephone message came from Fair
field that the animals were at that
place They were purchased in Cedar
valley three years ago by the Church,
and since that time had been stabbed
in the tithing yard barns and used as
carriage horses. The first time the
animals found themselves free in the
open, they wandered back to the yard
of their former owner.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
GERMAN GYMNASTs.
Forty Thousand TO Take Part In Con-
tests at Frankfort on the Main.

frankfort. on the Main, July IL
-FOUR hundred German-American
gTmnasts accompanied by large
number of relatives and friends, ar
rived here today 10 take part in the
international gymnastic tournament
and festivities that open here today
and last until July 22
NO less than 10000 gymnasts are TO
take part in these contests. for which
a large number OF prizes have been
ofered. The preliminary festivities
ana the gala banquet are to be held
today Tomorrow there will be n pro-
eession through the city. Monday
tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Of
next week there will be a series Of
gymnastic exhibitions. while the tourn-
ament proper will be held July 90, 81
ana 22 AT the conclusion of the
tournament, there VIII be a number
OF celebrations and excursions TO
points of interest
There was an accident TO an cleo
trlc car here today in which Rosa
Weis of Chicago, one of the visitors in
connection with the gymnastic tourn-
ament. sustained serious injuries on
the head. Several other passengers
all local residents. Were slightly hurt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
ALIENS LEFT ESTATES.
Chin You Appointed Administer OF
Affairs of Late Chin Wee.

In the probate session of Judge
Armstrong; court this morning, con-
siderable Ginning" was in evidence.
The matter of appointing an admins
traitor In the estate of Grin Wee was
on the docket, and the petition of Chin
You asking 10 be named as such was
before his honor. Chin Willie acted as
Interpreter and Chin You was named
us administrator. and his bond fixed
at $4,000. The estate of the deceased
Chinaman consists of $1,000 cash and
$1,000 interest in Chinese mercantile
house. His wife. Wo Song. lives in
China, and she will receive the bulk of
the estate.
Another probate matter OF interest
was the matter of the appointment of
an administrator in the estate OF Gust
Demetrakopoulos, who died recently
leaving an estate consisting of $500 in
cash. George Hasomerous, otherwise
known as George Demetrakopoulos,
was named as administrator, his bond
being fixed ut $1,000. George Georgias
acted as interpreter in this case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Miss Louise Spencer was hostess at a
card party yesterday, about seven ta-
bles being played and prizes won by
Miss Corneal James aud Florence
Evans. The rOome were decorated with
a profusion Of flowers, the parlors in
pink and red roses the library IN white
roses. the hall in yellow, and the din
ing room In nasturtlums. The table
having bowl of them for center
piece, with vases set about the mantle
and sideboard The hostess was as
sisted by Miss Libbie Wells
Mr.. Walker l.. Rogers will leave this
evening for Denver OF pleasure trip.
President Stubs OF the University
OF Nevada spent a few hours in the
city yesterday, looking over the town,
while on his way east.
J, w. Curtis has gone to Mullen,
Idaho, to visit with friends
David G Calder is in town today
from his ranch on Provo bench.