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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
The American Fur Industry
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per and factor are sent hot-foot after the latest craze.
 The history of American fur trade Is the history of a great part of the nation. The Dutch traded for furs on the Hudson in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. The great Hui- son Bay Company with it's significant motto. skin for skin,'' came into existence fin CanGda in 1870 by royal charter from Charles II. Two French coureurs des bois laid the plan be- fore him. having traveled from Quebec by way of Boston to England. and hav- ing suffered great hardship and cap tivity at the hands of the Dutch while on the way The influence of that company is one of the most potent ot any Kind that the North American continent has known. Long after the Independence of the United States the power of the company held sway over the Indian trapper as far South as tne Ohio valley, and was . powerful tn- fluence In holding allies fin the War of 1872, so strong was the brotherhood Of the trapper with the institution that gave him livelihood.
 St Louis. as far back as 17ss. was the heart of the fur trade of the West. and held that place for a century, de- spite the growth of Astoria on the Pacific slope and the line of posts ! built across the continent by John Jacob Astor to facilitate his trade with Occident and Orient. When the ter ritory of Louisiana was purchased, no one knew what to do with the vast. un- known. untried land. The riches of its mountains had not even been dreamed of. and there were not enough farmer folk to send across the river to people on the other side. So only the fur traffic in the great, unknown woods offered itself as a compensation. The Chonteaus of St Louis were the great promoters of fur trading in its best days. They headed one of the Dig westward working companies, Trap pers were sent to the Pacific coast, and so great were the dangers and priva- tions suffered in those days, that forty out of every hundred men sent out, perished on the trip.
 The largest fur market in the west ern hemisphere is Edmonton. the capt- tai of Alberta, the farthest north point to be reached by continental railway in North America. To this point are brought furs from far inland. Half breed traders and trappers press into the far frozen North to get the belts from Indians who never come to the factors house, and who rarely see the trader. leaving cached for him the skins that he has secured through great danger and pFivation. Year ID and year out these trappers never leave their woods and lead story book life as they pierce. winter by winter. into the land of the Crees, the Chippewas. ojibways. Shoshones and Chinooks, and even into the land of the Eskimo. The Indian hunter can stand the strain of the loneliness and the stiffness of the woods. but white men often become insane from the solitude smother price that civilization pays for It's furs.
 Copyright. 1908. by Frederic J. Has kin.)
 TemorFow---The CSar of Agriculture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
DEATH DUE To ALcoHoL.
This is Verdict as to Late Coroner
 Pmria.

This Ia Verdict .. to Late Coroner
 Paris. ftf
 Birmingham, Dec. as--lSpecial.) )- The remains of W b. Paris, coroner of Jefferson County. who died sud denly Sunday afternoon in the rooms on Second Avenue conducted by Mrs W, T. Carter, after short illness, were sent to Jacksonville, Fla. this afternoon for interment
 The police are confident that the statement mac by Mrs Garter that the corone- vas drinking heavily of late Is a true assertion and she was detained but a few hours.
 The physicians sent for to give an opinion as to cause of death ascribed the same to alcoholism which brought about heart failure.
 The sudden death of Paris, who had been so active in office ana lately had brought some serious charges against prominent pueople in his investig tions. has been topic Of conversation throughout the county last night and today
 This is the second time that I have been forced to attend the police head . quarters following sudden death in my house. said Mrs Garter. and I am somewhat tired of this. am a woman and do not believe I should be treated this way
 There were no tears in the woman's eyes while she was being questioned by the police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
CAPT. RAINIER DEAD
END COMES TO UNIoN SPRINGS
 CITIZEN.
He Was Prominent, Wealthy and Pop- ular and His Sudden Death Shocks tfe Entire COm-
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Union Springs. Dec. 2s.--tSpecial.)- This community was greatly shocked about f o'clock this afternoon by thc sudden death of Captain J H. Rainer. . Captain Rainer was one of Union spEings' oldest wealthiest and best citizens. He was s1 years of age and was the father of W. w. Rainer, s. P Rainer and J Y H. Rainer, IT.. also Mrs Thomas W :. Palmer, of Monte .valIo, and Mrs. Scale Harris, Jr., of Mobile,
 He was President of the Merchants and Farmers Bank of this place and had large farming interests. Until a few weeks ago he was full of life and always 5ovial. He had been feeling badly for several days and was staying at home. though not in bed.
 After dinner today he took short walk then went In the house and was suddenly taken violently III and died before he could be put in bed. He was u member of the Baptist Church.
 The funeral will take place upon the arrival of Mrs. Palmer, who is the only one of his children absent from home at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
NEWS OF AUBURN.

Auburn. Dec se.-(special)7-A de- lightful occasion was the Christmas tree of the primary department of the Methodist Sunday school yesterday af- ternoon. pr. J H. Drake, Jr., played the part of santa Claus.
 Charles Hara1son has recovered from a severe attack of pneumonia.
 pr. W. E. Hinds. entomologist, and Professor F E. Lloyd. botanist, are In Baltimore attending the American Association for Advancement of Science. where both read papers. For years Professor Lloyd has been Secretary of the Section in Botany.
 Dr. c. c. Thach. Professor J. F. Duggar. and Professor c. T. FuIlan will attend the Southern Educational Association in Atlanta, where they VIII deliver addresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
SHOULD IaPRovn THEATREs.
A Minister Gives His Views on Five
 Cent Theatres.

A Minister Gives His Views on Five
 Cent Theatres.
 Chicago. Dec. 2s.--In reference to the present agitation concerning the conduct of f1ve-cent theatres. Rev. A. E. Bartlett presents the view that the entertainments should be improved rather than abolished.
 All wholesome amusements are needed but instead of trying to abol- fish them. the church should seek to purify and upllft them. The five-cent theatre has become one of the great est problems in recreation which our city must solve. It's low price has enabled it to reach the multitudes. in- cluding many children. Our city does not need nor should it suffer coarse and uncIean entertainments. The cen- sorship has improved them but com petition is keen and if the watchful eye Is taken off them they will quick ly degenerate"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
or FIRST MEETING.

IT. the District Court of .hs United Etates For the Middle District Of Alabama In Bankruptcy.
 In the mater of Schulwolf Bros Bankrupt, Post oTflce Montgomery. county Mont Eomery. Alabama
 The aforesaid party having been adjudg- ed a bankrupt under the Act of Congresa entitled An Act to Establish a Uniform System of Bankruptcy Throughout the Cnited States" approved July 1st, 1898. a IS called at the office of tho undersigned Referee. in the United States Court House, Montgomery. Alabama, on the 1lth day ot January next, at 10 clock a. m to make proof of debts an1 rIr the election of a Trustee. and such other matters as are necessary and required by the Ast os Congress aforesaid
 ASA E. SEPARATIONS.
 Referee. Montgomery. Ala, Dec. 2sth, 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
pEsERTER Is IN LovE.
Array AEaa May Wed Jefferson County
 Girl


 Birmingham. Dec. 2s.-(Speciai )- The arrest of Chester Linn. in the western part of Jefferson County, on q charge of desertion from the United States Army. is followed by the mar ration of love story begun by Linn while in the army and the setting of next Sunday for the wedding.
 Miss Jessie Collar. ai attractive young woman of Adamsville in the western part of the county aceompa- nied by Mrs, Perry Wynn, sister of Linn, were callers at the county jail today and from them was learned the story of the romantic courtship.
 Mrs. Wynn wrote to her brother on postal card and introduced Miss Collar. Then a correspondence was begun and Linn decided to visit home, when he personally met the young wo- man. There was mutual admiration and the. wedding day was set How. ever. Linn did not get permission, 1t is claimed, to return home, and word was sent that he. had deserted. Then the Sheriff notified his deputies and a close watch was kept, the arrest fol- lowing.
 If matters can be arranged during the week the wedding will In all prob ability take place on. the day set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
CHINA EMBARRASSED.
Must Raise Five Million Dollars in
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Must Raise Five Million Dollars in
 Two Months.
 Pekin, Dee. 2s.-Grand Councillor Chang Chi Tung, who last summer was appointed Controller of the Can ton -Hankow Railroad, has now been made Controller of the Hankow- Szechuen line.
 The reason. of this appointment is said to be the complete failure of the Government to raise domestic loans for the development of the latter road. The Government has authorized for eign loan for the Canton-Hankow line. and 1t is believed that a similar loan for the Hankow- -Szechuel Road will be sanctioned.
 The recent failure of the Board of Communications to make a domestic loan of s5.000,000 for the purpose of paying the shareholders of the na- tional telegraph system, has embar- rassed the Government seriously. and Chen Py. President of the Board. Is ne- gotiating with British, French, German and Japanese banks for this money, The money must be raised in two months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
PosTAL sAyINas pANks.
Senators and Representatives Being
 IIrncA tn Pnnn fhe RiII.


 Chicago. Dee. 2S.-In special from Washington The Record Herald says: Pressure is being brought to bear upoE senators and representatives in favor of the passage of the postal sav- ings bank bill. Most of this pressure comes from the Mississippi Valley where public opinion in favor of the postal bank Is very strong. Senator Aldrich and the other leaders of the upper branch have already decided that the pending bill cannot pass at this session and 1t Is probable they will have their way.
 The plan Is to hold up the postal bank bill till the comprehensive fnan- cial plan. the organization of our whole banking and currency system which the national monetary commits sion now preparing, may be ready for the consideration of congress.
 This does not suit the western or progressive republicans. They do not want to walt. and see no reason why there should be so much delay. They take the view held by Judge Taft, that the republican party having pledged itself to the passage of postal savings plan. no valid reason can be brought forward in defense of indefinite post ponement of carrying out the promise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
Renort crenten Ercitemen,.

vienna. pee. 2S;-some excitement aggerated reports of an alleged fight between Austrian and Servian troops near Zelinge, village of Bosnia The war office. however. has received a dis patch of the occurrence which shows that 1t was of little importance. On December 23 some Servian peasants fired on an Austrian patrol and wound ed a corporal. The patrol returned the fire and two peasants were killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
THn HousE oF DAVID.
New Sect Breaches the GospeI in Bir-
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 Birming gham, Dec. 2g. ---( Special )-- Albert Mangrum and James Archer, representatives of the House of Da- vid, which claims to be tine real Is- raelites according to Revelations in the New Testament, are in BirminR- ham and have been granted permission by the city authorities to hold meet. ings on the street corners for week
 They are preaching their gospel loudly and attracting considerable at. tention. Mangrum visited newspaper offices today and announced that he and his brother in the sect were trav. cling Southward, Intent on going as far as New Orleans.
 He said that heaaqusrtGrs and col. ony were being maintained in Benton Harbor. Mich, and that there were ale ready 1900 souls in the church with members being added every week. He said that It wRs intended later on to issue a call for all those who were deep in the faith to come Into the head quarters or colony and he believed there would be great incoming.
 Mangrum is good tallSer and says that both Jews and Gentiles are look ing at the Word of God through glass; es darkened.
 The men wear their hair long and attract much attention on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
JeRernon NIedlcon nine.

Birmingham. Dec. 2S-(Special.)- The annual banquet of the Jefferson County Medical Society was held to- night at the Country Club, and it was a splendid affair. pr. J. D. Heacock, recently elected President of the So- ciety. was the toastmaster for the af- fair. and a number of pleasant toasts were responded to by prominent physi- clans and others. The Society is one of the most progressive of the kind in the state. The meetings held regu- larly are well attended and matters of much importance are taken up every week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
nenth of Mr Rnrn

Decatur. Dec. 2S-(SpeciaD-Mr. Earp. aged 75 years died Yesterday at his home on Ninth Avenue West New Decatur, after long illness from eomplication%of diseases. His death however. was due mainly to old age He leaves several sons and daughters, all grown and married. Mir. Earp had resided in the Decaturs for a number of years past and was a highly respect el citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
well Known m ner.tur

Decatur. Dec. 2S-(Specia)-The news of the death of Captain Milton Humes. which occurred last night in Huntsville. was received here with much regret this morning.
 Captain Humes was well known in the Decaturs and had many friends here. He owned considerable amount of property in Decatur. He was one of the best known lawyers in North Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
ed but the timely aid of male phy- sician prevented the insane woman in- ficting any more serious injury.
FELL FROM WINDOW.
A sick Passenger on Pullman sleeper
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EAW8 WENaANHN 'H91-E7NH 1Hl'1N~f
 Chicago, Dec. 2S-R. C. Winsey fell from d window of a Pullman sleeper on the Monon Railroad near Reynolds. Ind.
 He was sick when he boarded the car in Chicago. When the train reach ed Lafayette, Ind, hts berth was found to be empty A switch engine was procured and a fast run made back to the missing man. He was found be- side the track and was hurried to a hospital Winsey said he fell from the window when he opened it to get some fresh air. The train was run ming sixty miles an hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
e. A. R. Encampment naten.

Milwaukee. Dec. 2S.-The dates for the national encampment c. 4. R.. at Salt Lake City. will be August to IS. This announcement was made to- day by Phil Cheek. Wisconsin's mem Der of the executive council of the G. A. R.. which held a meeting recently for the purpose of fixing the time of meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
sEvERE CONFEDERATION.
A Preacher Scores Method of ObtaII InR Evidenee ThrouRh Younx Rovn.

Ing Evidence Through Young Boys. Milburn has voiced severe condemna- tion of the method of employing boys to procure evidence against cigarette dealers
 '.1 would rather" he declared, 'seu cigarettes all day long than tempt young boys to go into places where they are sold and buy them. in order to get evidence against dealers who are violating the city ordinances in this regard. I would rather that my boy If l had one, should smoke cig- arettes from morning until night, than that he should become 8 Iiar.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
ALIEN MUSICIANS.
American Federation of Musicians
 Protests to Roosevelt.


 Protests to Roosevelt.
 Washington. Dec. 2s.-The President today had a long talk with E. " Gavegan, an attorney representing la bor interests in New York Joseph N Weber. president of the American Federation of Musicians and Philip Hauser, president of the New York Union of Musicians, who claim that alien musicians are being brought in- to this country in large numbers un- der contract.
 The president was told that If the laws were interpreted differently by the immigration service in the De- partment of Commerce and Labor, the invasion could be stopped Not only were American musicians losing their positions, he was was told. but the foreigners were cutting prices. The president gave his visitors a note to Secretary StFaus of the Department of Commerce and Labor. asking that a full report be made to him as to the charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
AttncI..h hx Crnrr Womnn.

New York Dec 2S-Dr. Mary Craw- ford physician, of Williamsburg Hos pital narrowly escaped being thrown out of a third story window by a de- termined young woman in Williams burg last night. During the struggle, pr. Crawfords face was badly scratch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
MoNTaoMERY-PRNsAcoLA.

state prohibition laws compelled '. BrIekman X Co.,, wholesale liquor dealers ,4O be ready to serve you on January 1 with the same high grade liquors and wines from Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29

the body. No definite statements are being made just yet. but the rumblings are loud as well as Interesting. A large calendar of business will come up Tor handling. at this meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29

Augusta three or four days. Mir. Hitchcock sfS that the headquarters of the Republican National Commit tee would be maintained at ChSs,ago and Washington until after the inAugura- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
pRoHERITEoN.

Forced I. Friedman s& Co to move from Montgomery to PensRcOIa on January |. send yohr orders to them by mali fer high grades of liquors and wines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
DEPARTS FOR AUGUSTA.
Frank H. Hitchcock k,aves for South
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Washington, Dec. 2S.-Frank H. Hitchcock, chairman of the RepubH- can National Committee, called at the White House today and this afternoon left for Augusta, Ga. for a conference with President-elect Taft.
 He said he would probably be in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
wOyrNG nav

MOVING DAY For l, Brickmcu & Co, wholesale ltqnor aesierH, January from M0nt- gomery to PensecoIa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-29
BirmInxham Civ Council.

UHkEHHHU HEIAu NHIy NOWHeIs
 Birmingham, Dec 2S.-(Speefal)- The City Council of Birmingham will not meet again until Jan. 6, and there are rumors already that some sensa- tional charges will be preferred before
New-York tribune., 1908-05-08
CYCLE RACING At NEWARK.
Mary Well Known Professionals Entered for
Cpering Meet on Sunday.

----E-E I'll resumed the cd valIsburE
bad track - Newark. on Sunday afternoon.
--@ revival - the sport will take place on z new
s.v-z7 track II the most approved construction
To --z-e e - be known The Newark Vslo-
----=- z-z many improvements have been rnade
81 ~ conditions which existed there n previous
-sz-z TIE rack Il in charge of tho OF Boston
promoters. Nth L Y Bowen. tie manager. and
jimmy E-rz- a-5 Nsr Butter. the veteran cycle
-=---z -z- IS associate mariners Il connection
w.-H rack which IS steep banked and
v-.-- has -us- been completed. IS new addition
= ne crarCsta-5 ard z new tleache- with seat
--E rz-z-i-v q fifteen hundred the latter built On
opposite side of The track along the hsckstretch
Stars rne cycling game have been signed for
--= season ~ tre track sn5 between fifteen and
twenty professionals have entered for Sunday. along
v-- more than Hfrv amateurs Among the profess
sr-z-= 70 appear Ffn b= the national champion.
F~s~. - Kramer. Tve- lawson Eddie Root. jos
F~zr=- Ssron Williams Floyd Krebs and Arthur
New-York tribune., 1908-05-08
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
ENGL4NDER CAN RIDE.
Ste,cards Named for the Meeting at
Belmont Park.

A. meeting OF the stewards OF the Jockey Club
early last evening August Belmont James R.
Keene and Harry Payne Whitney were appointed
stewards for the spring meeting Of the Westchester
Pacing Association at Belmont Park. which begins
next Wednesday.
Erglander, the Jockey, who has been under the
ban for some tine, got license 10 ride Wh1e L.
Smiths srplication was laid on the table.
The app!ications for reinstatement OF George B.
BuU E E1geIkng H P Palmer and Wayne
Lewis who participated IN the unrecognized meet
ing Of the jamestown Jockey Club at Norfolk last
year were laid on the table.
The following jockeys and trainers licenses were
granted:
Trainers-w. c. Brien, J. Gay.or Brown; John
Connolly, Henry Craven. J. 8 Flynn E6Waro
Feakes John Hook H. 7. Hewitt. Een1arI!ln Mayer
P J. Malone, John McNfullen, ". H McMullen: il.
John Nixon, Preston Price Frank Rector. c. F.
Rocket, John Shields, Davte Sloan, William {,
Wright Charles s. Wilson and George Warner
JOckeys-Walrer Brannon. Thomas Chandler J.
COrIin. ir. David Englander, Samuel Francis. F
TIerber+ James FOgg Earl Haynes. James HinCh-
CIirfe Theodore Koerner. Edward Leibert, George
Moore. Paul Madura- J. ". Murphy, Willie Muica-
hev Charles Raynor, H Shreve, George Swain.
lanes Schaner. Charles Z. White and Charles
Walker
on motion. duly seconded the following trainers
and iockevs' licenses were laid the table,
recommended ty the license committee:
Trainers-George H Avery. Robert BOYLE. John
r7efriner + E Cook. Patrick MCHale- Gerald ".
richardson and Frank Wild.
,JoCkeys-Iavid Armstrong. Albert Boyltng, Will
lam BeaUchanp and Louis A smith
Robert I Miller was denied 4 license 70 train
New-York tribune., 1908-05-08
"FIND" FOR COLUMBIA.
Track Team off for Meeting 1rsts
4nnnDOhs TO-mOrrO1r.

Joshua Crooks. trainer OF the Columbia track
team. thinks he has "hnd' in W A Kin1csl.
junior. uho has beel making remarkably good tr-s
in the sprints kinbeI trs 1oo-yard dash IN
the intsrclass games in ~ 35 seconds WITH trar
ing. last Friday. and Crooks Immediately started
work with him He has improved almost three
yards since he started and Crooks is beginning e,
think that he will be Of the fastest short dis-
men that Columbia has had IN several years
kimbel went down 10 Annapolis with the track
last night. and vii run in the dual meet
with the Naval Academy Tomorrow Kimoel has
played on the baseball team for three seasons and
was on the basketball five last winter He = coz
sequentIy in first class condition
Crooks counts his taking first place IN ths
hundred against the middiss The entire Columbia
team CONDITION and should make a
good showing -Hounes. who broke III. university
record for the mile last week. and Sanders and
link, half-uilers. counted 20 win their
events. The squad consists OF twsnty-sx n1sr. and
ii will arrive at Annapolis early this afternoon
New-York tribune., 1908-05-08
NATIONAL WHIST LEAGUE WINNERS

Detroit. May Mrs r W Bailey and Nrs
II Martin, OF the Omaha Whist Club. won the
Philadelphia Cup in the congress OF the Woman :
National Whist League now in session here and
also made the highest single plus for women
in the combination team PLAY. Th. Cincinnati
Whist Cub was second for the PhiIade phia Cup
other results follow:
Boston Trophy-Tormey and ST Clair clubs OF
Detroit first. winning five OF six games Caven-
dish, Of New York, and wonan's Whist League
Michigan. second
Washington Trophy-New Amsterdam Club. OF
New York. first winning five matches out Of Ave
played, Woman's Whist Club. Of Chicago. second
Cayendish Trophy-HovelI Whist Club. 81 Boston
first. winning all OF four matches. schon Gluck
Club OF Detroit second.