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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
A PECULIAR CASE
EXTRAORDINARY CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING DOUBLE MURDER.
JuFy Acquitted Prisoner Who Claimed That Poison FelI late Food
 From Rafters In RoOf of

That Poison Fell late Food
 From Raffers In Roof of
 Home.
 Dublin, Dec, 26-An extraordinary murder trial. in which the defense to a charge of husband poisoning was that the poison fell from the rafters of the roof, has taken place at the Listers Assizes. By acquitting the ac- cused, the jury accepted the plea put forward on her behalf The prisoner was Elizabeth Kirkwood Docherty. who was indicted for the murder of her husband near Ballynoney. County Antrim, last June.
 The Solicitor General, prosecuting. said deceased. who was a farmer, died of Strychnine poison. administered to him at his supper. which was prepared by the prisoner. He would, counsel de- clared, satisfy the jury that no human hand was laid upon an egg which con tained the poison from the moment it was broken in the pan until 1t reached deceased. but that of the accused. Death occurred the following morning
 week later one of the prisoners daughters. aged 3 years, also died from Strychntne poison. which had been taken in milk. The husbands remains were exhumed after this second death and an analysis would give evidence tnAt the StomachS or both deceased contained from half to a grain of strychnine. Accused had been in an asylum, but 1t was not conteuded she was insane at the time of the deaths
 In concluding his statement the Solicitor General intimated that the de- fense would be that some strychnIne placed on the floor of the loft iTn- mediately above the kitchen for the purpose of destroying rats had fallen through the rafters on toethe egg as tt was being removed from the fire to the table. The crown contended that this accident could not have occurred but that the prisoners hand had placed the poison in the egg. Evidence was then taken. ae>t
 Counsel for the defense said his case was that the poison had fallen from a loft above the kitchen through the rafters. and accidentally dropped on an egg. portions of which prisoners had also eaten. Her husband, before he died. had expressed this view, and as he had acquitted her. he 0eounsel) was sure the jury would do likewise.
 The jury found the accused not guilty. and she was discharged
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little daughters Mary and Sarah. will return tomorrow from Chattanooga Tenn. where they spent Christmas.
 Mrs. e. w. Cary, of Brewton, is visiting her mother. Mrs. M. Lilies. on Court street.
 Mir. ". c. Dowdeli. of Talladega, Is visiting his mother Mrs. W. l. Dowd- ell. on sayre street.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Hawley spent Christmas in Talladega with relatives
 Prof. Clarence Dannelly. of the Southern University at Greensboro. is Rev. and Mrs. J, M Dannelly.
 Mfr. ". NJ. Van Pelt spent Christ mas in GeorEiaaa-
 Mir. and Mrs Treadwen Rice Crown have returned from their wedding trip and are at home with her parents. pr. and Mrs. A. A. Pearson. on Court street
 Mrs. R; L. soweli, of Brewton. is the on Court streat
 MT. Joe Garland. of New Orleans. is the guest of his brother. Mr. Alex Garland.
 Miss Sarah Parry. a teacher at the Judson. is visiting Miss Florence Co., pass, at the home of Mir. and Mrs. J. Warren Jones
 MT and. Mrs. Vernon Harris. of Cali TO. Ga. and Miss Lena May Harris, of Union Springs, after pleasant visit to the family of Mir. and Mrs. T. War ren Jones, have returned to their homA.
 Mr. H, A. Reynolds of Hot Springs, Ark. will arrive in q few days and will spend several days with his par- ents at SIS Adams avenue.
 Misses Lillian and Mary Franklin Savage. of Bellevllle, ILL, daughters of Mir. w. P. Savage, are here visiting their uncle and aunt. Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Savage, land Mrs. Martha Macey, for the holidays. Miss Mary Frank Y. lin possesses voice of remarkable sweetness and although mere chool girl sings with the ease of musician of mature years.
 Miss Flora schulherr. of Meridian, Miss. is visiting Mir. and Mrs. D. A. Levy on Holcomb street
 .& A- -, $p -p ss Mir. and Mrs. C. L. Hicks have re- turned from Montgomery to Oklahoma Citys
 Miss ottie Gray, of Jacksonville. Fla, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R. H. Yelverton, on Washington avenue. 5sFzs
 Miss Ada Rosalind Ivey, who is 6 teacher in the school at Tallassee, Is at home for the holidays. Mrs. Arthur ". McCord, of Los An- geles, Cal, has returned to Montgom- cry. Mir. McCord win follow in few weeks and will make this their fu- ture home. Miss Carolyn West will leave to- morrow morning for Selma to be the guest of Mrs. Cyrus Brown, at the | home of her mother, Mrs. CIiff Park. Miss West goes to attend the Central | City Club and Sphinx Club dances to be given during the coming week.
 Mrs. W E. Ledyard and little son, Denison. left yesterday for a visit on the Gulf coast Denison. is slowly tack of typhoid fever. $-
 Miss Pauline Ellis is visiting rela- | tives and friends inc Demopolis during the holidays.
 -
 MT. L. P. Ellis. of orryille, is visit ing Mir and Mrs George w. Ellis on. | South McDonough street
 Miss Georgia Meaning, of Brewton, Is spending the holidays in the city with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
]. W. GRIFFITH HELD
 FOR KILLING MRS, LAVE

Birmingham. Dec. .--(Special. )---A eoroner's jury under Judge Camp made an investigation today into the killing of Mrs. J. Lavie ct Ensley christmas day and returned e verdict that she. came to her deatlI from a pistol shot wound and that same was unlawfully indicted by J. W. 0rtdlth. 2
 The accused ia getting better from the severe gashes on his throat. He. will be locked up in the county jail here. -s.s s5ra
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
ENCOUNTERED STORM.
sevea Hundrea Barrels of Rouan VI wny.-km& wnxm G-A

Seven Hundred Barrels of ROuin was
 Washed Int0 Sea.
 Norfolk. Va, Dec, 2e-The Austrian steamer Margferita. Captain COsulich. from New Orleans to Barcelonia ar rived here today, for bunker coal after having encountered the recent coast storm off Cape Hatteras The seas washed the Margherita's decks, badly damaging her deck houses and sweep ing overheard 75O barrels of rosin- i One man suffered a. compound frac- ture of the leg. He was left In the hospital here. when the Margherita sailed for Barcelonia, following her stop at Lambert Point for coal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NEWS OF RECORD

The following transfers of proper ty wsre recorded in the offlce of Pro- bate Judge Gaston' Saturday: J. A. Battle and others to Matte J. Eason, lots 2, IA and IS, Battle sub division lot IT, S. 33; T. Is; R. IT; com sideration, $1.
 c. B. Teasley. trustee to w. R. ven- able. lot Chandler and Hearn. Vesu- yiIs; consideration, $s50.
 c. B. Teasley, trustee, to Chandler and Douglass. lot Jackson Fesry Road. Vesuvius: consideration. &150.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
DOUBLE KILLING AFFRAY.
Two White Youth Klu Negroes Ia
 GeOretM

Cuthbert. Ga. Dec. 26-Charles Wor- rell, a member of Mercer Law class. and a son of Judge 'Worrell. of the osataula circuit. yesterday afternoon Killed Will Lewis. negro, in a shoot ing affray here. in which Alexander Glenn. another negro was also killed. the latter by Alexander Bridges white.
 The double shooting threw the negroes into a state of excitement. and a general outbreak between the races. is feared by some as a result of the trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
HOMER NELSON ILL.
cOlumbiana Young Man May Not Re-

COlumbIana Young Man May Not Re-
 cover. .
 Columbiana, Dec. 26.--(Special.)- )-- Homer Nelson, son of H. S. Nelson, of this town, is very i'll.
 It is thought to be doubtful>as to his recovery. He had been confined with typhoid fever for about eleven weeks, but was convalescing. A day or two ago he received a backset.
 John Bell of Lineville has been on a visit to his sister. Mrs. J. T. Haynes. He left today for his home.
 Broddie Browne and Percy Pitts.-t two of ColVmbIana's most promising boys, are at home from the University spend ing Christmas. Misses Comma and Clara Pitts and Carolyn Rowe. who are teaching in Birmingham. and Misses Donnie Mae Rowe and Annie Longshore, who are teaching in the county, and Wilby Longshore. of Howard College. and Frank Mason of Auburn. are spending the holidays in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

ed him to recommend the extradition of Christian Rudowitz, who fs wanted By the Russians government on charges Of murder and robbery. The commissioner is of the opinion that the question of political offense does not enter into the case and holds that sufficient evidence was adduced during the hearing to warrGnt the be- lief that the accused man was not a member of the revolutionary band and should stand trial before Russian tribunal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
CLUB NOTICES.
RLs' HIGH SCHOOL

GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL
 IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION. There will be 8 meeting of the Girls High School Improvement Association Wednesday morning at II o'clock at the High School. to arrange the restroom gifts. A full meeting Is requested.
 MAGAZINE CLUB. The Magazine Club will meet with Mrs J. W. Black. at her home on Court Street, on New Years Day, at 3:30 in the afternoon.
 COUNCIL OF JEWISH WOMEN. . The Council of Jewish Women will meet in the vestry room of the Temple. Monday. the 2Sth. A musical program will be executed.
 Miss Pauline Hausman President. Mrs. ". B. Friedman. Secretary. PERRY STREET HOME MISSION. The Perry Street M. E. Church Home Mission Society will meet at the church at 3:3O Monday afternoon. Mrs. E. c. Adams. President. Miss Willie Phillips. Secretary. -i-
 NO-NAME CLUB. The No-Name Club will be entertain ed by Mrs. E. c. Andrew. 103 Mou1ton f0tE6Sts W NNA+SSN@S oN A o'clock.
 Mrs. Thomas M. Owen. President. Mrs. Belle Allen Ross. Secretary.
  TINTAGIL CLUH. The Tintagll will meet with Miss Mary Burke. at 40s South Court Street, on Monday afternoon at 345 o'clock.
 
 TONIAN CLUB. The Ionlan Club will meet with Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
MRS. j. DUDLEY REESE DIES IN HAYNEVHIE

Hayneville. Dec. 2s--(special)--lhrs. J. Dudley Reese. one of the most prominent women in Hayneville died suddenly at her home here this mora ing,
 As Mrs Reese had been in good health the news of her death was a great shock to the entire community.
 She was the wife of County Treasur- ST Reese and Is survived by several children.
 The funeral of Mrs. Reese will take place hSre tonSSFrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
s2.oo WORTH FOR e1.oo.

Whtnkey prices cut la half. Your last chance te set ready for Prehibg- tions as we. move January list to Jack B0avflIe, Fla.
 e6.00 WhisSney, sa.Oo EaIIon. s4.00 Whiekey, e8-00 gallon.
 kOHN DKSTTLLKNGsC CO.,, rs
 zO5 Comnmerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
FIREwORIxs ABLAzE.
AmerIcus, Ga, Has Excitsag Time Witt
 PyroNechnIc Display.

PyrOteehnic Display.
 Americus, Ga, Dec. 26.--A terrific explosion, jarring and alarming the city, resulted tonight from the acci- dental discharge of 8 carload of fire works at the store of H. Thomas, a small frame structure.
 A cigarette started the pyroteehnic display. Dynamite crackers by hun dreds exploded, while skyrockets H. luminated the heavens. Frightened teams dashed through crowded streets and excitement became intense. until the fire department finally subdued the flames
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
nnnnerrlt. nn Crulnn.

Washingtons Dec. 26.-Mrs. hoose- welt, ,aecompanied by four of her clii- dren. Ethel. Kermit. Archie and Quer- tin, went aboard the naval yacht Sylph
 at the Washington navy yard today, for a cruise down the Potomac River. They will return to the White House tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
IN NEED or TONE.
womapa' sunr.ss Workers Alter MT,

wOpaans' SuMrage Workers After Mr.. Potter Palmer.
 Chicago, Dec. 26---Active. workers in the cause of womans suffrage have reached the conclusion that a certain amount of tone" Is needed in order to play politics successfully and with this send in view an effort will be made to induce Mrs. Potter Palmer. ChIcago's social leader. to interest herself on be- half of the women who are anxious to vote in the municipal elections. Ofi- cers of the equal suffrage organization decided today to learn Mrs. Palmer's views on the question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
RrinEs Late AEaIl.

New York. Dec. 2s-out from oueens- town a trifle over six days, during which she encountered exceptionally strong gales and rough seas, the steam- CT Lucania made port today with 2,4OO sacks of belated Christmas mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NIontgomerx Boy starn.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 26.-In a fast. game at the armory tonight, the Vanderbilt University basket ball team defeated the Ramblers of this city by the score of g to IT. The work of McGhee at forward, for Vanderbilt. was the feature of the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
DIED IN AUTO.
Wealthy SGasuSaesarer Was aidans
 AIn..e nA hhA nrsunn

AIOne at the Time.
 New York. Dec. 2s.-While riding alone In hts automobile near Spring Valley. N. Y.s today, Hiram B. Berry of Warwick. a wealeny manufacturer, and formerly an oficer of Morton Trust Company, of this city, died of heart disease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
IS CHOSEN
AS FUTURE CAPITAL OF FEDER-
 ATED SOUTH AFRICA. .4

aH E1pSeseG th@e TT@MMw@@E Le@1sSaauKe
 VIII Be sunamenad liB Middle of
 March te Draft .
 CSnsfftmff@m.
 5ohannesburg. Dee. 2s.--There Is every indication that Pretoria has been chosen as the future capital of Federated South Africa. The muni- cipaltty proposes an early issue of q loan of s7.600.000, bearing per cent interest. and Jredeemahle in thirty years. Tie Transvaal Government will subscribe 35 .00o, ,oO0 of this amount. The Government has authorized the expenditure of s5oe.O0O on a new cen- tral railway station. It is expected that a special session of the Transvaal Legislatures win be summoned for the middle of March for the purpose of considering the draft Constitution of Federated South Africa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
REVIEWS EVIDENCE.

CoaumissiOner FOOte Says Russian
 Should Be ENtradieed.
 Chicago, Dec. 26-Untted States Commissioner Foote today forwarded to the state department at Washing ton. thirty closely typewritten pages reviewing the evidence which prompt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

There was an informal party in the Fellowship Club room last might, in honor of two former members of the club, Miss Mary Fausnaugh and Dorothy Buschmann. now of Birming- ham. A picnic supper was served
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. Robert D. Cronk of Savannah, Ga. Is visiting Mir. and Mrs. J. R. O'Brien at PIP North Ripley Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
ENGAGEMBNT ANNOUNCED.

Mrs. Janette Levy announces the en- gagement of her niece, Miss Beatrice Levy. to Mir. Nathan Well of Jackson vile. Fla The young couple will be at ome to their friends from to o'clock this afternoon at IA Grove Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

pr. Neander M Woods will speak at the association this afternoon at 1 o'clock, on the topic, For God so Loved" Miss Mary Elizabeth Thweatt will sing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. c. J. Beane. Jr.. of Shreveport. La. spent the holiday ys with their parents, 42s South Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
INTERPRETATION.
MASTER JOHN KOHN, JR..

Master John Kohn gave a birthday party and Christmas tree on Friday afternoon to which about eighty of his small friends were invited. The tree was beautifully decorated with candles and sparkIes and ladened with gifts for the guests. Above the tree were sus- pended a number of balls. and the Adult guests who had accompanied their children, entered into guessing con test as to which particular ball held the prize. Mrs. Walter Fisk was the win ner and received beautiful purse.
 X doll beautifully dressed was
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Miss Ethel Harwell has gone to Cluburn to spend several days.
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awarded to the little girl, who guessed her name. Miss Lucy Fisk won her. but promptly presented her to one of the younger children. A guessing match among the boys as to the contents or a designated package fell to Master Walter Fisk. The mysterious bundle when opened, revealed a football, which the gallant young man presented to another one of the guests.
 Miss Mary Lucille Farley succeeded in pinning the necktie in the right place in the picture man and received the prize. When the birthday cake was cut, Robert Goldthwaite got the ring. Clementine Kohn the luck-piece and Mss Gypsy Boylxin the silver thimble.
 The house was +leoorated in holly and bright flowers and refreshments were served at the end of the other pleasures.
 The list of guests included: Kate Thorington MaIvina Coleman. Olive Nelson, Ann Nelson, Dorothy Thigpen' Elizabeth Thigpen. Charles Thigpen' Gypsy Boylkin, Legrand, stevenson saIter, Annie Paul Goldthwaite; Ineresa Goldthwaite, Robert Goldthwatte Roberta Jones, Minnie Futile, Amelia Harper, Margaret Robinson. Beck Halls, Sarah Barret, Cahoon. Charlotte Thorn ton, Thomas, Lutz, Lucy Fisk, Fred Fisk Walter Fisk, Hussey. Annie Ryan. Francis Fagin. Margaret Ferrail' sarah Terrell, John Cox Ferrall, James Fer rail. Charles Ferrail. Hope Hewitt May Edwards. Marie Burns, DeJarnett. Mary Jackson, Mary Petrie Kelly van
 diver. Sarah Smith. Baldwin. Winter Wood. Sands, Tatum. Wilkerson, Maude Alien. Marie Louise Hausman, Lucy ArInstead Goldthwaite, Kitty Marks
 John Scott Marks, Gunter, Dove. Far ley. Dorothy 'Cobbs, Robert Edwards, George Manegold. Spencer Janney, ] willy Janney. George Janney. John Danziger Wiley Billing, Mac Billing, John Yung. Wade Hannon. Merritt Robinson. Charles Aberorombie, John Tyler Thornton. Gerard Fowler. Will liam Cobbs, Richard Hickey. Willard Brewer. Rirkman Jackson. J. Farley, Norman GaYle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Louise Chesnutt.
Secretary.

Among the members of the Board ing Homo household. who spent the holidays with friends and relatives out of town are the following: Annie Ray Pearl Horn. Georgia Kettles, Jessie Williamson. Leila Whitley. Annie John son. Ethel Ramage Louise Reeves Corinne Polk. Estella Tibbitt. Alpha Tucker. Ella Dale. Miss Annie Mc- Bride of Brantley was a visitor on Christmas d9iy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. George Koghead of Roanoke, Va, is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. J. R. O'Brien.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Mrs J. M. Falkner and Messrs. Jen and Robert Falkner, of Auburn, are the guests of Mrs. J. r. Snyder. 12O Church street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Mrs. F. H. Elmore Sir, has gone to Mountain Creek. Ala, to spend several days. While there she will arrange for the building of a summer hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
FALCON CLUB DANCE.

A most pleasant event of the Christ mas season was that of Thursday evening. when the members of the Falcon Club gave a dance in the rooms on Court Square. Punch. was served during the entire evening.
 Among the visitors who enjoyed the hospitality of the Falcons were: Miss Mabel Well and Miss Grace Levystein of Chicago. Miss Helen Silverman of Atlanta, Miss Olga Whittlesofer of St. Louis. Miss Leah Kahn and Miss Reine Kahn of Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. Edward Farrior, of Letoha tchie, are the guests of her par ents. Mir. and Mrs. H IT McPherson, on Sayre street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. Hugh McPherson, who Is a stu dent at the Tulane University, is spending the holidays with his parents MT and Mrs. H. II. MePherson.
 Mir and Mrs. L. D. Bradshaw. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. and Mrs. Herbert Schschte will return tomorrow from Charleston, S. C., where they spent Christmas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. Frank Stollenwerck, IT.. has re- turned from visit to friends in Bir- mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NOTICE. BOARD OF DTRECTORx,

On account of the rain. the meeting of the Board of Directors. announced for last Monday, was postponed one week. The last meeting of the year 1908 will be held tomorrow (Monday) at II o'clock.
 Mrs. Florence Harris.
 President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

MT. and Mrs. Barnett Solomon, of Andslusia, are the guests of his par ents. Mir. and Mrs. $. A. Solomon, on McDonough Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Der SI.
 
 ART STUDY CLUB. The Art Study Club will meet with Mrs Horace Stringfellow at S:s0 Tues day afternoon.
  NOTICE, MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE. The regular monthly business meet ing of the Membership Committee will be held tomorrow (Monday) at f2 o'clock. immediately after the meeting of the Board of Directors.
 Mrs. ". H. Thomas
 Chairman
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MT. and Mrs. W. D. shepard have returned from a visit to Mir. and Mrs F. c. Shepard in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
ART srunY crnrn

Burwell BOykin, Thursday. pecem-
 Der 3I. s,
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Mir and Mrs. J. T. BuIlen and little daughter, Margaret. will return to- morrow from Greensboro, where they spent Christmas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Mrs. Margaret Booth,
 Secretary.

The next meeting of the College Girls Club will be held at the associa- tion on January 4th. 1909.
 Christine Glass
 President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27

Miss Matte Glenn, of Georgiana, is the guest of Miss Lizzie Crenshaw. on Adams street.