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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
PLANTS SUSPENDED
FIRE IN BREwTON DAMAGES WA
 TER AND LIGHT SUPPLY.
Loveince Lumber Company VIII Re- build as soon as Possible Night Watehman Dis-
 covered Flames.

Brewton. Dec. 2s.--(SpeciaLl l--As a result of the fire at the plant of the Lovelace Lumber Company last night which destroyed the saw mill, the elec- trio light plant of the town has been put out of commission and the town ts today without any water supply.
 During the progress of the fire the wires at the mill were short-circulted. and the engineers. at the power house, being engaged at the pumps. did not notice anything wrong until an elec- trical display at the dynanos followed by the lights being cut of. gave evi- dence of the dynamos being burned out.
 The full extent of the damages to the plant has not been ascertained. but 1t is stated by some that it will re- quire two, Qr three weeks to repair the electrical machinery.
 Under contract recently made the towns power plant is supplied with steam from the Lovelace Lumber Com pany's mill. and had the fire reached the planer boilers from which this power Is supplied, the towns pumps would have been of no service in nght- ing the confiagratlon.
 By wise precaution, both the Love- lace Lumber Company's pumps and those of the Cedar Creek Mill Company can be used on the water mains of the town, and 1t was this latter concern that furnished most of the power last night.
 On account Of the location of the flood gate of the Lovelace mlll pond. from which water Is turned into the towns tanks, when needed for fire purposes. it could not be raised more than foot, as the lever which con- trolled 1t had burned before 1t could be reached, and the water supply was insufficient.
 The Cedar Creek Mill Company pumped water from the creek on which it is situated. maintaining high pres sure with an unlimited water supply. That the loss was not greater Is due to the efficiency of the volunteer Are department, which ia composed of two companies, of the young men Of the town. y "
 The fire was discovered by the night watchman. whose prompt action no doubt diminished the extent of the loss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Accident at Silver MiII.
NEws nr GARIANn.

GarI4nd. Dec. z9.--(Sp eeiai. )---31u- . gene Jones and Walter Jones of Bium Springs, Fla, and MT. and Mrs. Alonzo Hnggins of Bay Minette, who visited the family of F. x Jones, have re- turned home. ~
 Misses Lillian and Estsi1e Tucker and Mir. and Mrs. James Kendrtck of GreenviIle are visiting the families of J. R. Kendrick and E. B. Presley.
 MT. and Mrs. John R. TBllery or II Dickerson Street. Montgomery, speut Christmas with the parents of Mrs. Tillsry. The latter has returned to Montgomery.
 Misses Ellen Maud and Alma Tiliery of Montgomery spent Christmas here with their parents. MT and Mrs. q. C. Ttllery.
 Misses Maud and Alma Tillery have returned to Montgomery.
 Mss Nora Clayton of FCshee Is vis- iting her sister, Mrs. Ward Presley 2
 MT. and Mrs Wade D. Ciepper of Bellwood, after spending Q short time during the holidays with parents, have returned to Bellwood.
 Alton kirkpatrick of Flomaton has returned home after a short time spent with ". A.. Presley.
 Misses Valera and Ruby Johnson of Georgiana, after two days, spent with their cousins, Misses Clyde and Lyn- dali Presley, have returned to. Geor- giana.
 Miss Mamie McCaskill and brothers. Glen and Daniel McCaskill, who hold positions at Commerce, Chapman 6 Carney. are visiting here.
 J. J. Bridges is visiting his mother, Mrs. Annie Bridges. of Coal City.
 A. W. Powell of Augusta, Ga, is visiting his children. Bessie, Mary and Albert Powell, who are spending sev- eraY weeks with their grandparents. Captain and Mrs. James w. Darby.
 John ] Darby and family have re- moved here from Owassa.
 Miss Kate Fitzhugh of Red Level, after spending several weeks here, has returnd to Red Level.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
ExilIpatrick Loses BaRrawe,

Mobile, Dec. 2s.-(Speclal.) )--Report was made to police headquarters this morning by W. D. Fitzpatrick. of Lau- rel, Miss, that some one stole e grip from on an electric car coming into Mobile, after he had alighted from the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City train.
 MT. Kirkpatrick states that he left the train at Government street and took an electric car into the city, placing his grip on the platform of the car. When he started to leave the car, his grip was gone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
MISSISSIPPI SALOONS
 TO CLOSE DECEMBER 30,

Jackson, Miss, Dec. 2s.-Attorney General stirling today rendered an of- ficial opinion Interpreting the enforc- ing clause of the new statutory pro- hibition law.
 He declares ahat the saloons must close their doors and quit business on the night of Wednesday. December 30. instead of Thursday night. Orders for the enforcement of the law in accord ance with this opinion have been is-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Nessman circle Reception-

Mobile Dec. sss--tspecial.) )--The members of the Newman Circle enter tained at delightful reception this evening at the hospitable home of Mrs F. P. Norville in compliment to visit ing friends from different parts of the country who are here for the holiday season and who have always showed ereat interest in the Circle.
 The rooms throughout were pretthy decorated. the red and green color tone heinR especially In evidence. Garlands Of Southern smilax and red ribbon were carried from the different corners of the room and were caught to the chandeliers and centre arch by red bells.
 Red and green decorations were banked over the mantles and windows and the fifty or more guests are in- debted to the members of the Circle as well as to the following committees for q charming evening:
 Reception--Mrs. Norville. Mrs. Rufhn, Miss Anna NorviIle, Miss Anna Cashin, Mrs. Duffee.
 Refreshments-Mrs. Chambers. Mrs' Casey. Mrs. Strouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
schuItx Loaea Chiekena

Schultz living on the east side of Hannah avenue five south of Dauphin street, reported to police headquarters this morning that thieves entered his hen house last night and stole twenty four chickens besides valuable tools. He states they cut a wire fence Into his chicken yard and stole all the chickens, also rifing the house of many tools and completely wrecking the inside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
BARN. BURNS IN CONEoUH.

The Loss Falls Heavily on Charles Ivey.
 Evergreen. Dec. Be- Special )--Ths barn of Charles Ivey, who resides a few miles northwest of Evergreen, to. gether with entire contents, was de. stroyed by fire last night.
 cTle barn contained About 1, 200 bush. els of corn and sabout 93Ge worth of hay. and oatsa g Ths loss will amount to probably <2000 pr risnoEe, with no in- gurance. fS +a. E&3 *Fas
 The origin of the fire is a mystery. Mfr. Ivey was on his way home from Evergreen when the fire started, about 7:s0 o'clock.
 A large crowd of neighbors gathered and by heroic work prevented the fire from destroying his store and resi- depce, both of which were in close proximity to the burning barn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Om for Mobile .

New Orleans, Dec. 29.-Senor Luis r. Corea, Nicaraguan Minister to the Uni ted states, who will shortly be sue ceeded by Senor L. Espinosa, left this morning for Mobile. after day spent in New Orleans. He Is making tour of examination of the various consul Iates of his government before sub hitting hls final report. He stated last night that he had nothing to give out as yet regarding his future plans,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
wILLs-HAIRsToN.
BrewtOn Young Persons Are Married
 Hn Mobile.

HreyvtOn K0un& PersOAs AHe MaKTte0
 tn Mobile.
 Brewton, Dec. Special. )---Miss Lucille HaIrston and Mir. R. P. Wills, of this place. were married at the Bishops home on Government Street, in Mobile, yesterday afternoon at 1:sO. Father Heibel, of the Catholic Church. performing the ceremony.
 The wedding was a quiet affair only a few witnessing the ceremony. These were Mfss Haifston, mother of the bride. and C. R. Rankin, of Brewton. Mrs. McGetrick and the Misses Me- GetrIck, of Mobile.
 The bride is a charming young wo- man of many womanly graces, and Mir. Wills is principal of the Brewton Col legiate Institute. Their marriage at this time came as rather surprise to their many friends here.
 They left for a short trip to New Orleans. and will return to Brewton Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
CONSTABLE IS FREED.
John BrOadus Pleads Guilty to DisOrd-
 ePIy Conduct.

John BrOadus Pleads Guilty to DisOrd-
 ePIy Conduct.
 Mobile, Dec. 29.--(Special )-John Broadus, formerly a constable for Jus tice of the Peace c. H. Kruempel. was before the recorder this morning on a charge of disorderly conduct and he surprised the court when he took an appeal from fine of $5 or-ten days.
 Broadus was arrested Christmas eve day during a disturbance at Catherine and Government streets. Broadus pleaded guilty to the charge and the recorder told him he would give him 6 light fine but not to come before him again. assessing a fine of $5.
 Broadus startled the court attach les when he said that he would appeal. Judge Clarke thereupon fixed the ap- peal bond at S150 and told the court officials to see that the bondsmen were gilt edged.
 Later Broadus paid the. fine and was released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
suNmitting Thesr Revort..

Washington. Dee, 2e-cabinet of- fieers are submitting to President Roosevelt their reports in answer to the Aldrich resolution as to the sec ret servieeS and it Is considered prob able that the President will have ready to. submit to the appropriations com. mfttee of the Senate all these reports soon after the reaSsembling of Con gress. It is the Presidents intention to act promptly In this matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
ACCIDENT CAUSES
 DEATH IN TALLAPOOSA

Dadeville, Dec 29.-(speeial.)- )--A de- piorable accident occurred at a coun- try store ten miles northeast of Dade-s vile this afternoon. 4 negro boy picked up shotgun lying on a counter and accidentally discharged it, Instant ly killed 6 white boy about 12 yeara old named Caldwell shooting alls the fingers of one hand of a young white man named Berry. Some of the shot also struck negro in the eye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
BUTCHER IS FINED.
F. F. Haas of Mobile Gives Notice of
 @ sAnpeal

NAN-A~N
 Appeal.
 Mobile. Dee, (Special) Charged with violating Section 4ss of the munt- cipal code which prohibits butchers from exhibiting. selling or offering poultry and game for sale, F. E. Haas. a butcher with Q stall in the central market was arraigned in the recor- der's court this morning and fined SIC or twenty days, from which decision he appealed.
 It will be recalled that Haas was arrested some weeks ago by Market Clerk Lyons for the same offense, and at that time he was fined and took an appeal. it being. understood that the case would be tested.
 The former case is in the higher courts and yesterday Officer Scheneer discovered that Haas was offering poultry for sale from his stand in the market and he arrested him.
 This morning he practically admit ted his guilt and was fined, taking an appeal and making the second test case of the one ordinance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
MohlIe RifIe Cnmnnnx.

meeting of the Mobile Rifles. Co. M., of the Alabama National Guard held, in the armory last night. J. M Luter, for merly second lieutenant was elected unanimously as captain of the com pany to succeed Captain John callag- han. resigned, and to serve with him G. A. Chamblin. Jr.. was elected first lieutenant and Roy Albright. second lieutenant. the latter being the only one having opposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
PAPER IN TROUBLE
MOBILE HERALD IN THE HANK
 RUPTCY COURT.
". X. P. Wilson is Appointed Re- ceiver on Application of the CreditoKs--H0w Over the I Pmhfse Warsga,

Mobile. Dec. 2s.--(speciai. Jon pe- tition hled In the United States Court today by F. g. Adams. c. s. Hammond Co. and the Romanski Photo En- graving Company. The Mobile Daily Herald, an afternoon newspaper. was thrown into involuntary bankruptcy. and on petition of MT. Adams. W. K. P. Wilson of this city was appointed as receiver.
 Tn its news columns this afternoon. The Herald says:
 When the present management as- sumed control 1t did so with hopes of building up sufficient business to dis entangie the paper from a mass of obligations, but while the patronage was encouraging, 1t was not sufficient to prevent the vexatious efforts of creditors to push their claims.
 As consequeiace, and to enable the paper to reorganlze. the company de- cides to let the court administer the assets to the best adSantage."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
NEWS OF GEoRGIANA.
Citizens Demand Endorsement Of Pre-.
 hihatfom Law.

Ah@&&A%M AsAWs Georgiana. Dec. 0.--(Epecial. LA meeting was held here yesterday and speeches made by a number Of leading citizens to the end that the prohibition law shall be enforced.
 Drunkenness and crime have de- rFeaBed greatly since the legal sale of whislEey was stopped. and property haa Increased in value and business is much better.
 Postmaster Pilley began today the erection Of a nice new residence to be occupied by himself when completed.
 C. V. Brown and wife have 3usI moved into theig new cottage.
 Dr. D. J. Fail will Soon have his new residence ready for occupancy.
 w. R. Boone has just completed two splendid two-story business houses, one to be occupied by the Butler County Bank and the other by new drug company.
 Tae new Baptist Church will soon be ready for occupancy. .,ls r, ,a,,t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Loss AT TRENTON.
Was Reduced Under First Estimate
 Night Watehmain Not Asleep.

Was Reduced Under First Estimate and
 Night Watehnaain Not Asleep.
 Brewton. Dec. 29---( Especial. )---In the rush of sending news of the big Ire in the Loyelace Lumber Company's saw mill here last night 1t was erroneous Iy stated that the night-watchman was reported asleep at the time that the lire broke out. The correspondent lat CT discovered that instead of being neg iectfu1 of his duty he was in reality the first to send in the alarm.
 Also after the first report of the fire 1t was developed that the basket fact ory would burn. Therefore the loss was actually reduced from about apparently s200,000 to s75,000 or little more,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
DIR. DAVID ADAMS DEAD.
He Was A Beloved Citizen of Pine Ap.

Pine Apple, Dec. 29.-(Special. )-- pr. David Adams. a veteran citizen of Pine Apple, died here yesterday after noon at the home of his daughter Mrs. J. B. Lloyd. after a lingering illness
 He was 79 years. old, and had been a resident of Pine Apple for over fifty years He was one of the most prom inent men Of this section, until recent years one of the leading physicians of this county, and prominent minister of the Christian Church.
 The interment took place at the fam- lily cemetery this afternoon. and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. J NJ. Barnes of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Turyxinh Ambansador Dined,

Paris. Dec, 2s-Hussein Kaisim Bey, the first Turkish diplomatic repre- sentative to the United States to hold the rank of Ambassador. had luncheon today with Ambassador White, Kaisim Bey will satd for New York tomorrow on the Oceanic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
coId Wave ,n uurone

Paris. Dec. 29-Western Europe is iu the grip of an exceptionally cold wave France has experienced a veritable blizzard, accompanied by a heavy fall of snow. Traffic fin the streets oi Paris Is paralyzed but the lakes 1T the parks are gay with sbataEA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
BOOSTS NEGRO RACE.
Dr. T'hirkfeEd Says Negro ts Now q
 Thoroumh American.

Washington, Dec. 2ss--That the ne- gro Is now a thorough American and has irnbibed the best in Anglo Saxon civilization, was the declaration of pr. ". P. Thirkield. President of Howard University, In an address today before the twelfth annual meeting of the American Negro Academy.
 Dr. ThirkIeld, commenting on the South's suffrage laws, said he believed in the property qualification for vot- CTS because he said, the owHiership of property means the creation of a per- sonality, and that the laws should be fairly executed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Alahama Pomtmantera,

Washington, Dec. 2s.--(speeial. )- Postmasters appointed: Burleson, Franklin County. J. weatherford; Fort Morgan. Baldwin County; Mrs. Leila B. Bogie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Te pFlYe out aIalarls

To pFaYe Out Malaria
 And Build Up the System.
 Take the Oid Standard GROVES TASTE IaEaS CHILL TONIC. You know what you are taking. The formula is plainly printed on every bottle, showing it fs simply ogiin- Inc and Iron in a tasteIess form. and the
 most sffsetuai form. For grown people and children. k0a -e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

For rates, schedules, etc, apply to E. W. Bliss, Passenger Agent phone S91, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
<. CHRISTMAS. HOLIDAY RATES
Between all points east of the Mississippi and south of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers, also to St. Louis and intermediate stations.

Tickets will be sold Decembel 23, "A, 25, 30 and 31, 1908, and January I. 1909, final return limit January 6, 1909.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

Rabbi Abram Briil. who was the re- cipient of many local attentions during his stay here, and was also orator of the day at the B'nai B'rith celebration on Sunday, left today for his home In Greenville, Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

PMRs CURED IN c TO 1G DAYS
 PAzO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure anv ease Of Itching, Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles in to lG days or money refunded soc. --wed-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Personal Notes,

1 Colonel and Hrs. R. L. Russell. Mrs. f BiIfips and Miss Saida Billups left
 yesterday on Colonel Russellg private car for visit to CoIumbua Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

nor Diamond ring setting. about HIM IA karat somewhere tn busi- @%&A neas portion Of city; liberal
 reward viii be given for return to A.
 H. wilson. Wilson Printing O.. 2eA Commerce. St. Phone 27e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

Mfr. and Mrs. J. D. Torrey, who spent Ch ristnas in Montgomery with Mrs. ToFrey's parents, are now in NeW York for a short stay before return ing home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
GOOD WAFER SYSTEM
PRESSURE TESTS ARE MADE N MO-
 BILE.
Experts Pronounce the Proteefiom Against Fire to be Perfect--
 News sf the Gulf City.

Mobile. Dec. 2s.-(speciai. )--Fol- lowing the recent condemnation of the fire department ana water system, when the building Of s. L. Hahn and occupied by w. c. Baumhauer, who had fireworks stored, Saturday night one week ago. the Fire Committee Of the General Council this afternoon sprung surprise on both the ire and water departments and had tests made all over the city.
 The water pressure was found to be excellent at all places and throwing q stream of average eighty pounds pres sure from direct force from the ire hydrants while the steamers of the fire department coupled on to the plugs and got as high as 22o pounds water pressure.
 Chairman Carreil of the committee and members Hughes and Stiles. May or Lyons. Fire Chief Tom Price and Water Works Superintendent Soost followed the test over the city and it was satisfactory from every standp9int.
 c, P. Johnson of Columbus. O.. who is In the city to sell the city new fire apparatus and a practical fire fighter. witnessed the tests. He states that the gravity pressure is the finest in the United States.
 The city will in all probability, within the near future. purchase new AeTl&f LTuCk 10 SuCCeeu IHe ohS AO- stroyed at the recent fire when a fall. ing wall crashed into 1t, and Q chem ical apparatus both propelled by mo- tor
 Sailor Very Sick. sl7E
 August KIonosen. Norwegian sail. or. is in the Marine Hospital suffering from ptomaine poisoning. He Is in q serious condition.
 He was brought to the city today from Scranton. Miss, 1t being stated that he was poisoned aboard steamer there, as were several members of the crew. all of whom have recovered but him
 Accident st Silver Hi1a.
 Carlo Johnson, white man. % yeara old, living at Silver Hiil, fifty miles from Mobile, was brought here today suffering from a compound fracture of the righs leg, shattering knee cap. forcing fragments of the bone through the wound.
 An effort will be made to save the leg.
 Johnspn. his mother. and another el- derly woman, were riding shrtskrnaw Day, when & horse ran away throwing them to the ground
 The two women fell out. striking on their heads. and, are regarded as out of danger. They were attended at their homes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30

Dance for Hardy ama HeTnaOn smith.
 The college crowd had another happy time of 1t tonight when Mrs. Harry Smith entertained for them at a dance in compliment to her two sons, Hardy and Herndon Smith. who are home for the holidays. Bamboo, holly and red bells added an additional gay note to the occaaion and delightful refreshments were served throughout the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Theatre Party.

Miss Amelie Lyons entertained this evening at a theatre party followed by a supper in compliment to her guest, Miss Bonner Those present were Misses Mabel Goode, Lulie Rad cliff. Lucy Bowen, Louise overall, and Messrs Lesesne, McKeon, Ray I.e Bean, Jex Luce. Russell Hollihger, Brough- ton Of .Georgia and Miss Amelia Lyons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
THE TORPEDO BOATS
FLoTTLLA WILL GO TO ST. SosEPRs
 BAY SOON.
WaH Begin Thetr Annual Target Prne- tice and Then VIII Return
 to PennacOla.

pensacola, Fla, Dec. 2ss--(speeiaL) )--- January has been set as the date for the departure of the five torpedo boats from Pensacola for St. Josephs Bay where they are to commence their annual target practice.
 The vessels are now at the navy yard. lying alongside the various wharves there undergoing repairs which were commenced at Charleston but not compIeted. Each day one of inc vessels comes up to the city after mail and supplies and returns to the yard.
 AccoFdIng to orders issued to the five vessels. which compose the tnlra tprpedc boat fotilia, they are to rec main at Pensacola for an indefinite pe- rlod. making trips to the target range at st. Joseph's for practice.
 It is expected that while much or the target work will be done at the latter point tI4e vessels will neverthe- less spend a portion of their time at this work in Pensacola bay and in the opan gulf.
 Under the present orders the ves- sells are not likely to again return north. but remain at Pensacola after the conclusion of the target work.
 Dredging af CaRRabeike.
 The big suction dredge Caucus is to leave Pensacola this week for Carra- belle. Fla, where she Is to dredge at that port for an indefinite period, or until such time as Congress may ap- propriate money for her maintenance in continuing the dredging at Pensa- cola as outlined by the chief of engt- ueers.
 The first plan of the department when the moneys appropriated for this harbor became exhausted was to send 4ha aredge to Southwest Pass, but for sona unaccountable reason this idea was changed and the vessel ordered to Carrabeile.
 The Caucus has just been launched from the dock at the navy yard. where sine has been undergoing repairs and win do excellent work at Carrabelle.
 4 barge loaded with coal and water iR being prepared and will be lowed to Carrabelle by the vessel when she takes her departure during the latter portion of the week. Some work has already been done at the port by local dredges, but the appropriation has not been exhausted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-30
Exception Clnb.

The Exception Club. which is com posed of vers attractive lot of young schoof girls, have resumed their meet ings for the holidays and were enter tained this afternoon by Miss Pauline Lichtbach. The prizes were a hat pin and a mufier, and those present were: Miss Helen Schuster of Selma, and the club members. Ethel Schwarz, Melaine and Eugenle Marx. Matilda Kahn. Rose Reiss, Fine Rosen, Hortense Lasker, Lucille zelnicker and Ruth Rosen- baum.