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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
THIS WARNING WAS TO0LATE Caused Horrible Death of (. w. Carson. CRUSHED UNDER CAR WHEELS Was Inspector of Cars for Mobile
 and Ohio. Trasn Crew Thought Cars Had Been Inspected and Death Dealing
 order to Move Was
 Given.
CRUSHED UNDER CAR WHEELS

Under a train of box cars which he was inspecting, c. W. Carson. of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad yard force. was crushed to death Wednesday morning at 9:30 o'clock. He had been working his way along looking at the brakebeams. and had nearly completed the inspection of the cars He was under one, kneeling down. tugging at move.
 Jump mani For Christ's sake jumpt'' yelled his negro assistant, who was standing beside the cars. The cry came too late. Carson made a frantic plunge for safety. struck his head on beam and fell, seemingly uncon- seious. across the rail. Before the en- gineer of the train could be warned to stop, three cars had passed over the fallen mans body, cutting him in half at the waist.
 Had the negro assistant been more attentive possibly he would have warn ed Carson in time, but 1t seems his thoughts were wandering. The yard engine which was coupled to the train moved the cars, the crew believing they had been inspected.
 Carson was a trusted employe of the road and was we'll liked by all with whom he came in contact. He is sur vived by his wife who lives at IS Clay Street. The funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock today fin the home of the deceased, conducted by Dr. Brasher of the West End Baptist Church. The interment will be in Oak wood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
F. A. BURNHAM DEAD
BODY OF INSURANCE MAN FOUND
 IN BED.
New York Police Say That Former President of the Mutual Reserve Life Company Committed
 Suicide

New York. Dec. 23-Frederick A. Burnham former president of the Mu- tual Reserve Life Insurance Comuany. who was indicted following the investi- gation in connection with his conduct while at the head of that company, was round dead in bed at his home here to- day from inhaling illuminating gas.
 The Burnham family physician, who reached the home a few moments after MT. Burnham was found. said the case undoubtedly was one of accident The gas had escaped from a small stove which was used to hear Mir. Burnhana's sleeping room. The physician. said Mr Burnham apparently had turned off the gas and then accidentally turned it on again after the flames had been extin- guished
 Mrs. Burnham. who occupied an ad. Joining room, was awakened by Inc odor of gas and opening the door of her husbands room, found the apartment hooded with the deadly vapor. She threw up the windows. sent a servant TOT physician and made desperate hut vain efforts to revive Mfr Burnharn.
 When the physician reached the house he said Mir. Burnham's weak heart had made him an easy victim to the fumes and that he had been dead for some time.
 The police say that death was due to suicide. -
 The Mutual Reserve Life Insurance Company went into the hands of receive CTS in February last President Buru- ham; his brother, George Burnhafa, the treasurer of the company. and George b. Eldredge, the secretary. were indicted on charges of larceny and forgery which grew out of an alleged payment of the funds of the company in satfs. faction of personal claims against some of its officers.
 George Burnham, IT,, was tried on the charge of larceny. convicted and sen. fenced to serve two years in prison, but the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court set aside this verdict and Burn ham was released.
 The case against Frederick A. Burn ham had not come to trial and it was understood that 1t would not be prose. cuted unless that against his brother George was eventually won by the prosecution.
 A civil suit to collect some of the funds alleged to have been paid in set- clement of personal claims. had lately been instituted against one of the of- fcers of the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

his appoint, he has been judged by the members of the bar.
 without undertaking in this statement to discuss the various acts of Judge Hundley, Jr., the various req sons by which lawyers of Birmingham representing varied interests, have been led to the same conslusion. we regret to. state that a very large num- Der of them. after anxious and care full consideration, with full realiza- ton of the gravity of their decision, are profoundly convinced that Judge Hundley is not by character, intellect or learning fitted for the important position to which he has been ap- pointed, and that his confirmation would be detrimental to the public welfare.
 "on Saturday at a meeting of law yers of Birmingham. of which nitice signed by seventy-two lawyers. had been given in all thre of the Birming- ham papers, after four hours debate, the meeting which was. one of the most representative held in Birming- ham. by majority vote adopted resolu- tions requesting the president to withdraw the appointment of Judge Hund1ey, and should 1t not be with drawn requesting the senatirs from Alabama. in the United States senate to oppose confirmation. A formal ad- dress to the president, and senators from Alabama, opposing Judge Hund- ley's confirmation, is being signed by many lawyers of the Birmingham bar. Many lawyers of Birmingham opposed to Judge Hundley's confirmation in conference with Senators John H Bankhead and Joseph F. Johnston. have presented to them at length req sons which seemed good and sufficient for opposing said choufirmatton. and have requested their. assistance in procuring the withdrawal of his ap- pointment. ---.-
 Action has been taken by lawyers in 6 number of the counties or north ern Alabama similar to that taken by the lawyers Of Birmingham above set out.
 Tt Is the intention of the lawyers opposed to Judge Handiey, to earnest ly and respectfully present their views to the president, and to the sen- ate of the United states.
 "As well as we have been able to learn there are few lawyers in the Northern district of Alabama. except the benefciaries of his patronage, wht reaiIy desire Judge Hundley's com privately express their distrust of him. 'sN sSA~AA ~SRo SA~S AAS WA%A w SS- feated.
 The members of our profession throughout its history have fearlessly tood' for freedom of speech. We call 'n the professional brethern through put the Northern district. who agree with us in our estimate of Judge Hundley. to join in the movement which we are making, and we ask the lawyers in the different counties in the district who think as we do, to promptly take like action. We also ask the lawyers and judges not in the Northern district of Alabama, who have heretofore indorsed Judge Hund. ley's petition for confirmation, upon the idea that there was no opposition to his confirmation. and who agree AYith us in our estimate of Judge Hundley, to promptly withdraw their ndorsements.
 Respectfully.
 John P. Tillman, Frank S. White.
 Edward H. Cabaniss, James Weatherly.
 G. R. Harsh.
 "Walker Percy.
 A. G. Smith," ORANGES-NUTs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
Tried fo Scare the Bride,
 But She Used a Shotgun

Greenville. Dec. 2s.-(speciai.) )-sev- eral days ago., J. E. Green came to Greenville' and took out license to marry Mrs. Rachael c. Stacey a widow. 50 years of age, Green giving his age at 53. He Is widower.
 He told his son. a grown man. that he intended marrying. and that the ceremony would take place on the 23d. It appears that this news very greatly aggravated tine son, who swore that he should not marry her.
 This morning, so rumor has it, young Green. together with his relative, Will Parker. also q young man. went to the house of z the prospective bride. and cursed her; she then went into the house, and the young men fired into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
EUROPEAN PLAN.
MONEY FOR INAUGURATION.
Ceremonies i'm Washington Promise tc
 Re ImnreaafYe,


 Washington, Dec. 2S.-If money has anything to do with making an inau- guration a success. that of President William Fl. Taft on March 4, next, will be the greatest this country has ever seen.
 Already Chairman Allies. of the Ft- nance Committee, has in his possession a guarantee fund of $75,000 which Is $l2.000 larger than the total amount received four years ago and 1t is ex- pected that before the contributions cease the fund will be considerably larger than at present.
 The chief source of revenue for the return of this guarantee fund Is the inaugural ball, which brought in S46.- 900 four years ago. while the income from the reviewing stands was about $2o, 1000. It is expected that there will be at least ,000 visitors to Washing ton on inauguration day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
CHRISTMAS TREE IDEA.
FrenchmRn Shows Reasons for
 2HnhnIir Etaa

Frenchm9n Shows Reasons for it's
 Symbolic Use.
 Chicago Dec. 2S.-How the Christ mas tree is symbolic of Christ Is point ed out by Professor N. DeJassy. a dis tinguished French scholar here.
 "In the early days mankind wor- shipped the tree" says he, "and there Is no God who was not represented as tree. or as dwelling in a tree. With the Jews, Jehovah dwelt in the nr or the pine-and it Is theEe that he ap- pears to Moses.
 "The Greek and Roman gods and goddesses dweIt in trees or are repre- scented by trees. They are the soul of vegetatiYe life and Christ himself In the allegoricaI- names attributed to him and supposed to be called by him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
KOdak--the all year gift. TressIar's--the Kodak House.
For seIIInr WhisIkey.

Anniston, Dec. 2S.-(special.)-Dock hendricks and Fred Segars were ar -ested last night on charges of selling whiskey. Segars made bond and was released from custody, but Hendricks was forced to spend the night In jail |.
 They will be given a hearing before Recorder Green this morning. The two men had no connection with each other and the cases are separate. Se- cards was arrested by Chief Sweets and Omcers Reid and Shiretzki, and Hendricks was taken in custody by officers Shiretzki, Parker and Eason The cases were continued today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

them as long as she had Ammunition. So far ag known. none of her shots took effect. The fnen. however. struck Mrs. Stacey in the face with some small shot. She was not seriously hurt, A relative of the widow came in to town this afternoon and swore out warrants for the arrest of the young men.
 : It Is said both were drinking when they went to Mrs Stacey's house. Mir. J. E. Green Is an employe of the Lou isville and Nashville Railroad, man of excellent standing.
 This morning Mir. w. Y. Gainey and Mrs. Margaret c. Butler. of Shell, Ala, were married by Judge II. B. Pilley in the court house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
ANOTHER SUIT AGAINST HIGDoN.
Birmingham Man Sues Sheriff of Jef-
 1ersOn.

Birmingham Man Sues Sheriff of Jeff
 KersOn.
 Birmingham, Dec. 2S.-(Special. )- J. Green Low, a we'll known man about town. today filed suits in the Circuit and City Courts for $3O.000 and $25.O00 respectively against Sheriff E. L. Hig- don. and the sheriffs sureties, alleging that on October 18th the petitioner was arrested on a charge of violating the prohibition law and was not allow ed to make bond. though he could have done so, before being locked up in the county jail. Green Low was one of the victims of the wholesale raids made by the Sheriff's men. As will be remembered the men found in the so- called social clubs were marched through the streets to the county jail and locked up and afterwards allowed bail. Exceptions have been taken to the actions of the sheriff's men in marching the accused through the streets without allowing them ball. and locking them up when the cases are bailabIe and number of suits are threatened. One of the suits just in- stituted will be withdrawn. as the pe- titions make the same averments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
SOME HOPE EXPRESSED
 FOR SENATOR NAT MILLER

Birmingham. Dec. 23.-(special J. At the St. Vincent, Hospital the state ment was made that State Senator Ma thaniel Miller. who is desperately i'll with typhoid fever, had chance to re- cover.
 A specialist from New Orleans ar- rived in the city today and was called in on a consultation in the case.
 While the Senator was extremely weak all last night. this morning he was found to have taken on some improve ment and by noon there was state- ment that there was some chance for recovery. though not a very bright one.
 Every attention is being given Senator Miller and relatives are near at all times. Many friends are mak- ing constant inquiry as to his condi. tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
Suffered Durance Vile For Sake
 Of TechnicaLify and Lost Case

figured, and has perhaps occupied as much space in newspaper headlines, as any other criminal of hts race within recent memory. But through it all, Alonzo has remained in the county jail, unbenefitted by the legal red tape that kept him a prisoner. While the princt- pie of his case has occupied the atten- tion of the most eminent of judges, the negro himself was forgotten. to Iau- guish behind the bars
 And Wednesday was his first real day of freedom since April 6. MT. Pettus, Montgomery County jailer, relates that '"Lonzo." had become so accustomed to the confines of the >bastile, that he re- turned of his own accord. a few hourn after release to finger about the home of his criminal life. The case will be heard for final settlement before Judge Thomas Tn the City Court during the January term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
TO PERFECT zoo
New Orleans Men may Make one of
 GaA

New Orleans Men may Make one of
 Cat Island.
 New Orleans. Dec. 23.-To make of Cat Island large tract in Mississippi Sound unoccupied for years, a great geological garden and fuanal breeding place. Is the intention of we'll known men of New Orleans and Boston who have practically completed negotia- tions for the purchase of the property as announced by Frank M. Miller president of the Louisiana division of the Audubon Societies. who will like ly be president of the purchasing com pany.
 Mir. Miller states that Captain Will liam Sprinkle, game warden of the National Audubon Societies, will be placed in charge of the island.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
Fights Fire in New York.

New York. Dec. 23-An entire block in Third avenue between 44th and 18th streets. in Brooklyn, was threatened by fire which started in a four story building about 2 a. m. to- day The flames enwrapped the en- tire building lp few moments after they were discovered r and fremen found it necessary to carry three wo- men and four children down the lad ders to safety. Hampered by the snowstorm. hremen were late in ar- irving at the scene.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
EVERY WOMAN A VENUS.
susanne coeroft says It |. Duty of tn.


 Sex.
 Chicago. Dec. 23.-Susanne Cocroft in an address to her sex, says. 1t Is the sacred duty of every woman to be- come a Venus.
 Glossy hair, pearly teeth. the. glis- tening eye" she says. "are not signs of woman's vanity. They are the pow erful tools that she may wieid for good, and 1t Is her duty to use them. Beauty is educative. A graceful statue. a beautiful landscape, educates and inspires. Why should not the graceful form or the beautiful face do the same?
 Nowadays men haven't the time to visit art galleries. but women can bring the beauties of the art galleries into the home. Every woman can be a Venus. You can't change bone to be sure. but can change the mold of the flesh to suit yourselves"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
ALoNzo BAILEY FREE AFTER BUF-
 FETTlNG.
Test of Alabama Contract Labor Law Hinged on His Incarceration.
 liberty. Strange.

Alonzo Bailey experienced his first day of freedom after an incarceration of nearly nine months, when he was re- leased on bond of $100 Wednesday. The negro, who was held for trial on the charge of violation of contract, has ac- his case has been buffeted here and there by legal winds. In courts of high and low degree.
 In habeas corpus proceedings. in criminal court sessions, and in the Su- preme Court of both the State of Ala bama and the United States, he has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

of Georgia. which recently held that the State tax of s20o on near-beer IS constitutional. today refused to grant a re-hearing of the case. in which the hear-beer dealers sought to prove that the tax is unconstitutional. on the ground that the taxes when collected are not being used by the State for the school fund as the law prescribes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
Two Cara of soiIed Mail.

Omaha, Dec 23.-The Union Paciht today brought in the watersoaked re- mains of two cars of mail burned west of Cheyenne. one on Saturday and the other on Monday last. They were what Is known as storage" cars flled with paper mall and bulky, uHregis- tered Christmas packages. there being no clerks with them. It is not known how the fires started.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
KOdak-the all year gift. Tresslar's--the Kodak House.
BIr NIarriore Rusineaa-

Birmingham. Dec. 23.-(SpeciaI )- The Yuletide brought about an active demand for marriage licenses and Dep uty Probate Judge Sam Blake has been busy from morning until night issuing the necessary papers. It be- came necessary today for MT. Blake to perform the ceremony for one cou- pie and the same was done in the pres- ence of the large number of attaches of the Probate office in the Court House. The rush in marriage licenses will exceed that of last year, 1t Is be- lieved before the holiday season Is over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
BIGGEST PosToFFICE BUSINESS.
Birmingham Is Sending Thousands of
 Packages.

Birmingham, Dec. 23.-(special. )- The postoff1ce officials here report a larger business being done this hol- iday than ever before in Birmingham. During the last twenty-four hours l,183 registered packages were started through the main office. while assistants at substations and other places have had their hands full. Men with scales have been stationed every few feet in the lobby of the postoffice assisting the patrons in getting out their Christ mas packages. The packages coming in are taxing every carrier and the postoffice force and the employees are working overtime with the rush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
MednI Tor AIisa ellmour.

London. Dec. 23.-Lloyds medal for saving life at sea goes to Miss Kate Gilmour stewardess of the Sardonia. destroyed by fire at Malta last month. Miss Gilmour refused to leave the ship until an the women and children were rescued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
CoIoneI Tucker Not RecaIIed

Chicago, Dec. 2S.-According to ad- vices received here no orders have been issued by the War Department reca1l- ing Colonel Fred W. Tucker from Hot Springs. Ark. Mrs. Dolly Logan Tuck CT, wife of the colonel, says, however that if such orders of recall were iS- sued she promptly would resume her prosecution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
pANGERous BLASTING.
OnIoolxers Were Hurt by Rocks in Blr-
 mingham.

mingham.
 Birmingham. Dec. Special. )-- A blast in the rock in the basement being prepared for the Empire Build ing, seventeen stories high. on the cor ner of First Avenue and Twentieth Street, this afternoon, sent a shower of small pieces of rock into the air, alighting on the heads of a number of bystanders who were looking at the proceedings Three men were painful ly though not seriously hurt J. R.. Goodwin, c. H. Thornton. of Birming- ham, and Joe Miller, of Bessemer. The blast was well covered but the force was strong enough to carry the cov- ering off and throw rock into the air. The contractor of the building was placed under arrest and the city au- thorities ordered that ropes be stretch ed around the work hereafter to avoid any further trouble of this kind.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
DON'T FORGET,

DON'T FORGET. To visit our sale of plants at Mont gOmery Light & Water Power Co. building. Sale now on.
 ROSEMONT GARDEN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
ORANGES-NTyrs.

ORANGES-NUTS. Finely favored Florida Oranges, 20. 2S and soc. dozen, S2.2S per box. Fancy Mixed Nuts, fresh, this years crop, FOG. per pound.
 KETTLES GROCERY, CO, Phone 225. Court and Church Sts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
FISH AND OYSTERS s.

FISH AND OYSTERS.
 4 plentiful supply of Fish and Oys- tern of all kinds. Also meats, chickens and turkeys. Carroll Fish and Oyster Co. 8 Monroe st., Phone 1888.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
L. Frank Baum Is Promoter and

Ls FFank Bnum Is Promoter ana Mo-
 ney ia Ready.
 New York, Dec. 23.-Details of theatre in New York, designed exclu- sively for the entertainment of child Ten. are soon to be announced. acord ing to L. Frank Baum. playwright and author of fairy tales. It is hoped to open the editice in October next
 we have $1.150o0O capital sub scribed1 said Mir Baum All of this with the exception of $150,0O0 is New York capital. We have options on several sites and expect to take title on one on Saturday"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

KOdnk---the laII year gift. TreasIar's--the Kodak House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

MEATS AND OYSTERS.
 Finest selects and pIahts by express this morning. Choicest meats of all cuts. Prompt delivery. H. A. Kent Cash Market, 10 N. Perry. Phone 3S62
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
ABSOLUTELY FIREPR00F.
THEATRE FOR CHILDREN

self. shows him as in near connection with vegetative life.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

SWEET FLORIDA ORANGES. Large Juicy Fruit, per box. .&2.15 Large Juicy Fruit, per dOz., zoe, 25c and -...... SOe BROCK GROCERY CO,
 Pure Food Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
n0N,T FORGET,

To visit our sale of plants at Mont Eomery Light & Water Power Co. building. Sale now on.
 ROSEMONT GARDEN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24
sWEET FI.nRInA OnANGEs.

SWEET FLORIDA ORANGES. large Juicy Fruit, per box. .S2.I5 Large Juicy Fruit, per dOz., 20C, 25c and ...y... ..... .SVe
 BROCK GROCERY CO,
 Pure Food Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-24

Near-Beer Decision Final. Atlanta. Dec. 2s.-The Supreme Court
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1908-01-02

office on the first of the year
with the consciousness of per-
forming his whole duty as he
saw it, and jim Batksdale's con-
science could see clearly. r. d.
McRae's record was such that he
was honored with d second term,
where for four years he will
labor for what he considers right
and his Judgment is usually
good. John Taylor, a young
man, had views on all that af-
fected the county's interests like
one Of maturef years--he
made a good member. r. E.
Knights work was endorsed by
his neighbors sending him back
for another four years, and while
it does not follow that all good
officers are ereturned, still it is
not often they are sent back un-
less their work is satisfactory.
j. C. C. Donnell made a first
class member and was ever on
the alert to see that no money
was wasted, or that the county's
good was not looked after.
It is said that the last circuit
court was the most expensive
ever held in this county, and
made heavy inroads on the cash
in the treasury. The board de-
serves the thanks Of the people
for the splendid addition to the
court house built during their
term and also for some fine steel
bridges. The croWning act Of
all was the voting Of an apl
preparation which made possible
the handsome confederate mon
ument which graces the public
square. Our children's children
will bless their memories.
The new board will number
P. B. Berry, of Florence, among
its members. CapN Berry is a
man of intelligent 20 and ex-
perience, who will be a Saluable
addition. Newt Nash ;s also a
new member, wh hose judgmen ent
VIII De ol lmporIan ce when con-
siuerlng tne knqtty questions
InaI VIII come up. He handles
ms own aIIalrs wei and will look
a!Ier Ine county as he would
MS own. Y. w: Jensen, the re-
malnlng one Oh The three new
and belongs to Ehat snlendid
family who know d |nlv the right
as they see it and do # under
all circumstances and with >
clearness of juaomen+ that
makes their decision q cnr,ec+ He
iS d goou iiiail lor III e place.