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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-05-24

A-Scarfs of Transparent Gauzs We
Tightly Around the Body, Which is
Only ii Flesh-Co.Ored SILK COmbina
and Chiffon SIP Is the Latest Mod
Evening Dress in Smariest Paris.
B-Unique Coat of White TussOre
Laced Back and Sleeves. Worn on
Dress Of White Wolfe.
not reached this side of the water
yet-aud may, indeed, never do so, for
American women have still some idea
of the fitness of things yet they are
bound TO have an influence upon the
general trend of fashion Even In
Paris these daring garments are worn
only by ultra-fashionable women. and
tueu i'm surroundings of such time
soft oued elegance and luxury that
they make the effect less startling.
The courageous weareTs have in
urepa ration gone through d course Of
lessons and exercises which makes
grace of carriage and walking possible
III such hampering skirts.
The greatest masters OF line and coll
ors In the world are called in cOnsulJa-
ton ON the choosing and arranging OF
the draperies, for should one false
note be struck the whole effect would
be spoiled on, as I assure you. the
constructing and wearing of these
classic costumes is a wearying per
Torrance.
In the meantime. women on this
side OF the Atlantic Who patronize
fasniouab bile dressmakers, are having
their one-piece lingerie frocSs fitted
over a princess slip-a1d not much
else. For on this side Of the water,
as on the other gowns must cling
and cling. Tafeta silk as a lining
material is on the shelf, for only the
softest of satin is used-and that of
the liberty variety The boning Of
dresses is redNced 10 a minimum, and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Cheney s ExpeCtOrant cuts coughs and colds short. Cures babies and grown people. 2sc.. all druggists.
HICKMAN RELEASED.
Case Against Life Insurance President
 Is Dismissed.

Case AEaiHst Life Insurance President
 Is Dismissed.
 New York, Dec. 11.-John R. .Hege- man, president of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, who was ar- rested last Febuary on a charge of pudjery in connection with the report to the state insurance department, was discharged from custody today.
 This action was taken after the ap- pellate division of the supreme court had reversed the order of the lower court, which dismissed a write of ha- beas corpus brought by MT. Hege- mans counsel after his arrest.
 The warrant for Mir. Hegemans ar rest was issued by City Magistrate Corrigan upon the request of the dis trict attorney. It was claimed by the district attorney that the Metropolitan had certain "year-end" transactions in which certain loans which had been carried for a number of years on the books of the company, were sold to a Wall Street firm on December 30. and the collateral for these loans was re- purchased by the Metropolitan on January 2nd. following so that the se- curities and loans would not figure in the annual report filed in the state in- surance department
 Since Hegemans arrest and the dis missal of the habeas corpus he had been under bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

they were a disgrace to the community and that he was there representing parties who were willing to maintain a regular stand of creditable cabs where person could ring at any hour of the day or night and have closed carriages call for them. The matter was laid over until the next meeting. The mayor then stated that the water works commission had agreed to fur nish money to the extent of s5.000 for the purpose of extending an eight inch main from the Central College to New ton and that they would put num- Der of fire plugs in that district The resignation of Ormond Somerville as a member of the board of education was read but no action taken. The meet ing was then adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Dr. N M.. Woods Endorses the
 Proposed Issue Of City Bonds

to afford escorting to a private sana- torium in the time of serious illness we have practically none. The hos pitfalls and sanatoriums in our city which are conducted under denomina- ttonal or individual auspices are in- deed doing a noble work in our com munity. and we are glad that we have them. but these are far from meeting the neeessities of a real city as large as ours.
 If the election next Monday shall favor the issue of the bonds required we shall have the means provided for splendid school and hospital purposes oe which every loyal citizen of Mont- gemery may justly feel proud.
 Tn common with hundreds of sincere well wfshers of our fair city. I hope may be paRdoned for speaking this dis interested word for her welfare by urg- ing the men of Montgomery to take time next Monday to so to the polls and cast their votes for the increased facilities, educational and charitable. which We so greatly need.
 The third matter to be affected by the approaching election--the increase in wharfage facilities on our river Is not referred to particularly here only because the writer is too ignorant of the facts in the premises to have an opinion worth expressing.
 Very respectfully,
 Neander M. Woods.
 December il, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Editor rhe .A.dIvarfIeer:

Editor The Advertiser:
 sir-wilI you kindly allow space for a short communication in which to call the attention of our citizens to avery Iasap0etant matter which Is of vital con- cetn to our city. but which eis h dan ger of being allowed to go by default through sheer inateention7
 We are to have an election on Mon- day next to, decide the question or the issuing of bonds by the city for the purpose of furtherinR the welfare oE Mofltgomery in the departments of e9- ucation, charity and commerce. Our facilities for the education of our eqns and daughters and the proper care of the sick among tho people of slnall means along up -to-dats lines are not at all what they should be-. and the eiec- tion next Monday is going to do much to settle whether ours shall be thors oughIy modern and well equipped city or sornsthing a good deal less. All win admit that we have excellent pulp lie schools, but we are far behind many cities of smaller population and wealth. We are especially behind In the matter of manual training. Our need of a new and well equipped HiSh School for both girls and boys Is very urgent.
 1s for . City Hospital. owned and controlled, by the city ana constitut. ing a public charity which meets the needs of those who have not the means
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
IN POLICE COURT

"Ven-a 2 C." That's exactly the way the judge said it, when he opened court yesterday, "Ven-a 2. e.
 Beg pardon" answered Captain Smith,
 The court chuckled and rubbed it's hands together. "Quid est hoc?" The court came back at him, and Captain Smith tucked. T have to ask your honor" he said, ito con1ine himself to English, American or plain Black Belt; his plunges into a long forgotten past are too much for my memory"
 'Comma?" asked his honor"
 Nav; period; come to a full stop; wrench off the rest of the lingo and
 "A-beanh. av-a-vOo urn peteet morse de nwah?"
 Now, if the court please"-
 "Wee-wee"-
 Nav, it's you. you by yourself; don't mix me in 1t. You are doing it by your lonesome"
 Say lah varee tay."
 T can't; 1t sounds too fool; say it yourself
 Mare see vo poo"
 Poo, poo, it if you want to, but I agree with you; have mercy"
 "Bien ay spree. bien ay spree" Now I agree with you about the spree, but it wasn't beans; 1t was corn l UT IySl LOT BoOQueSS Sbhe, iSIS get to business" :"
 Hanging his false hair over the back | of his char, the court rolled up its sleeves, tapped thoughtfully on his pocket knife with his glass eye, and 1 snagged the atmosphere with a plea for the first case. There was but one case-a French man who was caught tramping through the outskirts of town. | "Whatche. name?" asked the court
 Emile. Jean, Pierre, Marie, Jaques, de Auteuil, Francois, de Courcy, Avig- non. Henrique, Jules, de la Maupe- sant."
 You are liar. In the first place, they don't name boys Maria. and I don't believe any godfather would stand for all that" l. If monsieur will but write to ze notair publique at Bordeaux, am sure monsieur will be satisfed.' "Whatcher trampin' through the | eountryfor?" ''Eet ees ze absence of ze. ze. what you call heem, cen gees countree. mon- sieur? Be dough; ze, ze, zomtings zat ! ze American burns, oui."
 Where you wanter go to?'' 1 New Orleans monsieur; have zare ze, relatiff. yes?"
 How in thunder do I know? but you are welcomed to go; beat it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
FOOTBALL TODAY.
High School and Barne's Team Win
 Lock Horns.

High School and Barne's Team Will
 Lock Horns.
 An interesting game of football will be pulled off Saturday evening at o'clock at the ball park, when the teams of the Boys High School and Barne's lock horns on the grldiron. The game promises to be well fought as the two teams are about evenly matched, and both are equally conh- dent of victory.
 The line up of the High School fol- lows: Woods and Jones. ends: Hamil- ton and Taylor, tackles; McGee and Clapp, guards; Galloway, quarter; Colbs, full; Gordon (Captain) left half Kingsley, right half; Garter, center
 The line up of the Barnes team fol- lows: Strassburger and Yarbrough ends; Rutner and Johnson, tackles; Flynn and Pagan. guards; May. center Browder and Jamieson. backs; Gib- bons. full.
 There will be no admission charges
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
PROBABLE
 1909 TEAM Advance Dope on Nash vile Meeting. TRADES THAT MAY BE MADE Greminger Is Sure of Excellent
 Material. President Chambers Received official Notice of southern League Gath erinE Friday-Many Changes
 in Leeai Lfneuv Ex-
 pected.

Yesterday morning President Cham bers received the official notice of the league meeting which is to be held in Nashville next Tuesday as stated in | The Advertiser Thursday morning
 Among the many trades that will 6e sat msae s nrsttn ss fn nss IS that Jud Daiy viii become the prop erty of the Montgomery club after next Tuesday. Mobile wants to trade Daily for Steve Reagan, and the one best bet Is that that trade will be made. Charlie Frank wants Reagan, but to get i him he unn would h9ys 1,S to hsnd Mr Cready, of the Portland Club, in the Pacific Coast League, also wants Rea- @ and sen esd B p scgnsy shSys ths was dea at the meeting Of the National Associa- tion in Chicago last month. He was willing te buy. him or. trade White. from the Texas League. for him, Whiteman is a good man and this trade may go through. This latter 1t is sure that DaIy will come to Mont gomery even if he has to be bought.
 With Daly in left, Hopkins in cen- ter, and Persons in left. Greminger his 1909 team. In hitting this trio of gardeners ar every one over the .z5O mark. while in base running Persons
 
 paths last year, Daly and Hopkins
 Another trade or deal that will be made at the meeting will be the dis position of Spike shannon. He is one of the best back stops that ever came South, but like Reagan he ts dissat- isfed in Montgomery and the manage making the change. Krebs is hard hitter and good catcher. having great arm, but deal will be made for cured to alternate with Hub Hart
 It looks very much right now as if Clayton Perry will be back at third. ind ind an afro ail round man man that Could take his place. At short there Is nothing in the south than can touch Pope in fielding. The Bronx Kid was the sen and until he butted into that bunch of yellow 5aundice in June he was stinging that ball in a good, lusty 1850
 1t is probable that there will be a change at second base. In 1906 Rock enfield was one of the sensations of season he felI down badly both in hit ting and fielding. Gene Demontreville IS willing to come to Montgomery. and st ls very tb that ne VIII Se Tuesday. If he is signed, he and Rockenfield will fight 1t out for sec ond base next season. That will be aDOAL Lu0 OnAJ p19Co HI N1ip LNlhL there will be scramble, for if the entire minor league country were searched, as good a first basernan as big Ed Greminger could not be To- cated.
 Forest Thomas, Whitey Guese John ny Lively, Herbert Juul and Thomas's pitching stan that will start or in March. Elmer Bliss will make the sixth man if he comes back to Mont gomery which Is doubtful. and Billy he will hardly be tried out for the pitching staff.
 Greminger may bring some new men down with him in March. but 1t ls probable that the 1909 squad win look pretty much like the above when spring work in March is started
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
win Not Come.

A telegram has been received in the city announcing that Rev. R. F. Kirk patrick. of Richmond, Va. will not ar- rive in Selma tomorrow to fill the pull pit of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church Sunday morning and night. The telegram indicated that Mir. Kirkpat- rick will not be able to come to Selma for several weeks. v .eN
 The committee of the congregation of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church. who has the matter of select ing a minister to i'll the pulpit of that church, has not made a selection vet This committee will probably make a selection shortly, when a formal call will perhaps be made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
ConapIimentary to Mrs. Ball.

Mrs. Ephriem Ball, who has been so much complimented during her vlsit here, was guest of honor at another beautiful function yesterday afternoon when she was entertained by Mrs. D. A. Frank at bridge luncheon. IL was a violet party and these fragrant purple flowers were in evidence everywhere.
 Bridge was played at three tables and Miss Emma Eliasberg captured inc first prize, a bottle of violet perfume. Mrs. BaIl was presented with eot glass compete and Mrs. T. Neuman Wtsp a beautiful boulllon cup.
 After the games the guests repaired into the dining room, where an elabo- rate fve-course luncheon was servee. m fine center of the large round table bowl of violets rested on lace center niece over purple satin, around which were crystal candlesticks with candle hyrning beneath violet shades. The bon hons were crystalized violets and at each guests plate were punches os these same lovely flowers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Marriage Licensea Issued.

Marriage licenses were issued in the office of Probate Judge of Dallas Coun- ty this morning for the marriage of Miss Belle Morse to Mir. Elliott Harris i. Both of the young people live in the southern part of the county near Minter Station, where the marriage ceremony will be celebrated. Miss Morse and Mir. Elliot have many trends throughout the county who will extend to them their hearty congratulations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
neath of Nrru. suter.

Mrs. John Suter .an aged resident oe Dallas County. died at her home near Summerfeld. ten miles northeast of Sell ma, at an early hour this morning after an illness of several weelks The de- ceased was well known by many resi- dents of the county and is survived by a number of relatives. The burial serv- ices will be held at Pine Flat church in Perry County tomorrow morning and the interment will take place in the cemetery Of that church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
FORFEIT IS RETURNED.
Catcher HurIburt Gets Back Money
 Paid to Police Court.

Memphis, Tenn, Dec. 11--(SjeciaL) Mayor Malone and .he city faLh"rS today returned a forfeit seized at po- lice court to Catch Hurlburt. who was arrested during the championship Southern League season, charged with assaulting a fan.
 HurIburt had been previously ac- quilted in a lower criminal court. The fan called HurIburt a 'ham-fRt," and the court and the mayor exonerated the baseball man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
TUSCALOOSA COUNCIL MEETS.
Many Important Matters Daseussed B
 City Fathers.

Many Important Matters DaSeUased By
 City Fathers.
 Tuscaloosa, Dec. 11.-(Special. )-The city council held a recessed session last night in the council chamber in the city hall.
 The council was called to order by Dr. Zirmi Shirley. president of the council and many interesting matters were discussed. The subject of the renting of the stores in the city build ing at $50 per month and the store occupied by Mr. PulIen be rented at 95S. The present occupants were pres Gh@ar g3pEAG-
 N. T.. oEmOna then addressed the OnlmGM caEsD8amanS t2a8 condition of 6As eaGY hAe%ss med for the tFansfer Gg EaHssaaaEa GEug Gha eatE. He add
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Brussels. Del. Dec. 1l.-There was a collision here today between freight train and a train carrying workmen Into the city. Several of the foremost cars of the latter were over turned. Twenty men were injured, seven seriously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Stockholders MeetfnG.

The regular annual meeting of the share- will be held at its office on Tuesday, De- cember 12, 1909. at $500 pm, for the cleo ton of 6 Board of Directors, and for the transaction of such further business may properly come before tine meeting.
 J. N. WINCHESTER, Cashier. December 12, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

hostess yesterday afternoon for the members of the Comus Bridge Club at her home on Lauderdale Street. The pariors where the games were played were tastefully decorated with ferns and vases of cut flowers. drhe games were played at four tables and the tro- phy, two handsome decks of cards, were tied for by Mrs. w. A. Anderton and Miss Mary Gilman, the latter winning on the cut. Mousse and cake were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
THE NEWS OF SEL MA
CHARGE OF HIGHWAY. R0BBERY
 AGAINST NEGRO DISMIssEDs
The Steamer City of Mobile Arrives With the Largest Cargo Brought
 To Selma This
 Winter

Selma, Dec. 11---(Special.)---The cases of highway robbery and assault, with intent to murder against a negro, Hem ry Trammel. which were tried during the session of police court this morning, were not proven and the cases were dis missed. 5sS,..
 Henry Trammel was arrested on the charges last week and was almost pos itively identified by the party who was held up and assaulted. but the negro proved an altbi to the satisfaction of the court. On the night of September 23. near the Cawthon Cotton Mills, T. F. Fielder. fiagman on the Southern Railway, was held up and robbed by. two negroes, and after being robbed. was shot through one of his hands by one of the highwaymen. When Henry Trammel was arrested last week. Mr. Fielder identified him as one of the ne- Groes who had robbed him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Stockholders MeeffnO

The regular annual meeting of the Share holders of the Exchange National Bank of Montgomery will be held at it's office on for the election of a Board of Directors and for the transaction of such further busi- ness as may properly come before the meet
 J. KIRK JACKSON. Cashier. December az, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Had TrewenaOmw X.oRd.

The Birmingham and Gulf Alabama River steamer City of Mobile arrived at the city wharf this afternoon at 3:S0 o'clock with the largest cargo that any boat has brought to the city 1fnee last winter The City of Mobile was loaded to her capacity and the guards of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Stockholders Notice.

The meeting of the stockholders of The Fourth National Bank will be held at the office of the said bank on Tuesday, January 18th. 1908, at twelve o'clock noon, for the for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
 sat-4t 4. J. JONES, Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
AIarrlaee Id Court Mona.

In his office in the court house this morning about il o'clock, Probate Judge P. H. Pitts performed the cere- mony which united in marriage Miss Emma Bartemus to Rufus Goldman. The wedding ceremony was witnessed by few who happened to be around the court house at the time.
 The couple came to the court house shortly before II o'clock and after hav- ing the license issued. asked Judge Pitts to perform the ceremony. The groom is a Russian Jew, and for some time past has lived in this country. while the bride is also a resident of the county and is 8 member of the Catho- lie Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Only . Small FreIrht.

The independent Alabama river pack ct Lucille arrived at the, city wharf ear ly this morning from Montgomery with a small quantity of freight, After ta- king on a small quantity of freight here. the Lucille left at noon on her return trip to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
EIght Cases Tried

During the session of police court this morning. there was heard eight cases by Acting Mayor J. L. Clay. All of the cases were for petit oFenses and fines aggregating ss7.50 with costs were assessed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

boat were just an inch above the waters of the river. The load consisted or about 5000 sacks of cotton seed and great many bales of cotton, besides q big manifest of other freights for local aonceruA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Mfr Gilbert Nicholson. of Chicago, is here on visit to relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Bout for Chrintmnn Nirht.

Bout for Christmas Night.
 New Orleans. La, Dec l1-Abe AttelI and 'Biz" Mackey have been matched to box here before the Southern Athletic Club on Christmas night. The fight ia to be ten rounds for a decision, the men to weigh 122 pounds at the ring side
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
Twenty HIeu Hurt.

Miss Mary Mecord, of Atlanta. is here on visit to relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
C DE GIAE 2
Special Announcement.

Al accounts due the jewelry establishment Lornerly conducted by Jesse Davidson. at IT Commerce, must be paid to the under signed have purchased the entire stock and accounts. VIM RETZKY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Mr. !. T. Russell, of Uniontown, is spending today here with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

MT. Calvin Young, of sardis. is in the eikv koday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

It Is said that Christy Mathewson will join Hank Ramsey's bunch of Cuban tourists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Jim Flynn Is to get $2,000, win, lose or draw. in his coming light with Sam Langford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Rouse o'Brien, the Boston pugilist has. returned to the Huh from Eng land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

CY .Selmour has been tagged by the New York Giants and Larry Doyle goes to the outfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Tommy Murphy and Leach Cross will meet in New York in the near flu. ture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Meeting of Card Club. Miss MattIe Jones was the charming
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
soelal and PeEsonal

Mrs. W. L. Sheppard, of BlalociS, is spending today here with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Jap" Bsrbeau, the fncorrigible child of Toledo, Is wanted by the Newark team of the Eastern League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12

Nal Eason, the old Brooklyn pitcher will again pilot the Lawrence team oi the New England League next season
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-12
OKEE a c co P E \
CONVICT LETTING

The Board of Revenue of Barbour County win meet in Eufauia on Monday. December i4th 1908, for the purpose of hiring out conyicts for 1909. at which time bids will bo received and contracts awarded for all PuA THEODORE PRu1EN. President
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