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The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1909-10-06


Cropping her way from the room and
down stairs she found that a sheet of
flames was shooting from the kitchen
stove, almost across the rooms. Wood
put in to dry the evening before was
the cause. By dashing water on the
stove serious fire was averted. and
the cat is now an object of interest in
the neighborhood.
William Crosdale, Of Los Angeles,
CAL, was the star feature of family
reunion at the residence Of Jonas p.
Crosdale, 515 Emery avenue, Trenton.
Tuesday. The California member is
rs years old, and some time ago had a
paralytic stroke. Members of his i'm.
mediate family in the West tried to
persuade him from undertaking the
journey, but he ran away from them
and came all the way without friend.
He says little thing like 1000 miles
will not keep "any young fellow away
from good time. I"
--Chas. w. DeMass. formerly of
Lambertville, but more recently of
Stockton, N. j., who is now the pro-
pFietor OF the Philadelphia Roll
Works, and builder of first class
mill machinery, has just completed
extensive alterations to the fonr mill
1t Prallsville. He has added several
-four making machines, including one
ON which he has the exclusive patent,
making this probably the most mod
ern mill in the county.
The proprietors of the mill now
claim to be making better -four. both
wheat and buckwheat. than ever be-
fore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
WILL NELSON WEEDS
 MRS. CAMP IN DECATUR

Decatur. Dec. i6s-(special )--wnl N. Nelson and Mrs. Annie Mitchell Camp were married this afternoon al l o'clock, at the home of the brides father. P. F. Mitchell, 1112 Fourth Ave- nue, New Decatur. Rev. c. L. Yates pastor of the Central Baptist Church offlciating.i
 The parlors were decorated with out flowers and. potted plants. only rela- tiyes of the bride and groom were pres ent. no Invitations having been sent out. After the wedding the following encouragement was mailed to friends in Alabama and in other States.
 Mir. and Mrs. Wilson will be at home at Nelson Place, West New De- catur, after Jan. 20.
 An informal reception was given the couple just after the ceremony and MT. and Mrs, Nelson left on an after noon train to spend their honeymoon in the East.
 Mrs. Nelson was formerly Miss Annie Mitchell of Montgomery County. She was born and reared at Showdown. She IS prominently connected in Montgom- cry, being related to the Meriweathers and F1tzpatricks of that city. She is a niece of Mrs. w. D. Hooper of South Highlands, Birmingham.
 Mir. Nelson is a well-known newspa- per man of the Decaturs and Is known widely iA secret societies over the State. He is a member of the Ala bama Press Association.
 The out-of-town relatives of the bride ana groom who were present weres MT. and Mrs James B. Nelson, Harvest, Ala. brother and siater-in- law of the groom: Mrs. AJssss chaufx of Birmingham. sister Of the hfides Eal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

Acting Mayor Irs H. Virgin is no exception to the time-honorsd adage that big men have big hearts. The Acting Mayor unable to forxet time not far distant in the past when ne was q boy and the delights to his boy- ish soul of the booming cannon crack CT. the Roman candle. the sky-rockef and all the other fun making stuffs of the old-time Christmas to say nothing of the new tangled nerve wracking skewers, torpedoss. pin-wheels and flower pots that have been evolved from the shops of modern aichemists. has Issued the sdict that the chief of police shall make the childish soul glad at Christmas tine of the good year naughty nine" by permitting them to dischArge fireworks on the vacant lots of the city to their hearts content
 He said Thursday that he felt sure no damage could result if tho proper precautions are observed and police detailed to see that no fireworks are discharged inside the fro iimitA
 "you see." said the Acting Mayor. T am not as old As look and even at that I don't look 70 old, and I just don't care to have Christmas, if l can help 1t. without fireworks. be- iieve in giving the kiddies all the good time that's coming to them and then we oId-timers can sit on the vc- randas and tell yarns of Christmas time in our days and incidentally en- toy the fireworks ourselves. Don't you see the point7s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
CARS READY FOR THE
 INDIANAPOLIS RACES

Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. 16.--With the purpose of lowering worid's rec ords, famous automobile drivers Of the United States will tomorrow. weather permitting, begin a two days series of speed trials at the Indianapolis mo- tor speedway. The races win start immediately after the rededication of the two and one-half mile course. which recently was paved with brick. The rededication cermonies will cen- ter about the laying of gold plated brick immediately in front of the main grand stand. Governor Thomas R. Marshall will preside. E
 Among the drivers who have entered for the speed trials are:
 Christie, StFang, Aitken. Kincaid StiIlman and Harroun- Five events including speed trials for distances of from one-Quarter mile to 100 miles are scheduled for tomorrow.
 Several of the big racing cars were tried out on the track today. Walter Christie made several circuits of the track at one time going Q half mile in fifteen seconds, or at the rate of two miles a minute. Strang did the half mile in IS 2-6 seconds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
NEWS or wETUMPKA.

wetumpka, Dec. Ie.--(Speciai. )-- Raphael Powell. the negro who was arrested with sixty half-pints of whis- key in his possession, has been con- victed of violating the prohibition laws and fined $500.
 The Christmas bazaar of the Meth- odist Ladies' Aid Society held yester- day proved very successful. The booth of fancy work was sold out in a couple of hours whereas the sellers had anticipated an all-day sale
 Mir and Mrs- Henry Taylor have re- turned from Baltimore where Mir. Tay- Tor was greatly benefited by medical treatment.
 Among Improvements which are to be made in Wetumpka early in the new year is the remodeling of the Bank of WetumplSa building. New banking fixtures will be installed and the offices greatly enlarged.
 The Anti-Amendment Committee has been called to meet in Wetumpka Fri. day, December IT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
VIRGINS POWER STOPS
 ATPOSToFFICE DOOR

Two young men, apparently but late ly arrived from the country. walked into the Mayors office Thursday after noon, Introducing themselves to Acting Mayor Ira H. virgin as F. 0. Barton and friend of I.annette, Ala. and ex- plaining their trouble to be the ina bflity of MT. Barton to cash a postoffice money order from his father at La nette for $s.
 They explained that the money order clerk at the postoffice demanded that Barton bring somebody to identify him before he could get the money, and since the money was to pay the rail- road fare of Barton to see his mother, who is very i'll at Lanette, they thought that perhaps the Mayor would help them.
 Patiently listening to the story of trouble the acting mayor told them that his executive authority stopped shork at the doors of the postoffice, but otherwise should be glad to render any aid in his power. Finally 1t was made clear to the men that it was sim ply matter of finding somebody that knows them to go to the window and say so and they went away content.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

director of music of the institution. was master Of ceremonies.
 The County Board of Revenue met In C1aytcn yestsrday for the purpose of purchasing twenty-four mules ane other eouipmsnt for restoring the road
 gang 10 work on Jan i
 pr. F. B Webb. passor of the Presby-
 terian Churca ct Taiiadega. niled the pulpit of the Presbytsrian Church here
 last night and delivered . very strong
 and able sermon to . large congrsga- tion.
 Norman T. smartt is out after com nnemsnt Of ssvefai wseks from fever. Dawson Ncoough of olsnnyille has | joined his mother hsrs and will make this city hts homo. Mrs !. & Winters mas been called to Macon. Ga. on account of the seri-
 ous illness of her sister. Mrs Jones oi that city.
 The freight ana accommodation train | between this city and Ozark which has | been running daily has again been pu on the summer schedule, leaving the city avery other day.
 l Watt Jones. prominent citizen, hai | gone to Mobile. whore hs will remain several months flor treatment on ac- | count of Ill health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
sTREETY MUST sPEND
 HIS LITE IN PRISON

when things went wrong and all the money was Gone and the world looked black to Waiter Strsety. a country man of st. Clair County, his wife came to him with the whispered fact that there would soon be another mouth to feed. another child to nurse and care for.
 streety. in a despairing mood. killed his wife when he had brooded over the ne must serve a lifetime sentence in the state prison. His last hope was stflfed Thursday. when the Supreme Court, after affirming the lower court ln the sentence. refused to grant nis lawyers q rehearfng. The crime was committed early in 1908.
 The entire story of despair came out in the record which was sent before the Supreme Court on the appeal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
NERAL OF GEORGIA .,. HALLWAY.

M and departure Of trains Union Pas ,riisr station. Montgomery. Ala Currens | iaduIa corresked to dAtes mF DEPARTs el fnion Springs, Troy. Andalusie,
 cl 1ula. Ozark, AmericuA, Albany, - nabue. Macon, Savannah and en- dion springs. Troy, indalusia. iil saala, Fort Gaines Dawson,
 .s,icus. Albany. Columbus, Ma- ld,4 ARRIvEs ra |, savannah. Augusta. Macon. =. nbus, Albany. Amsrtcus, IS k, Eufaula, Andaiusia, Troy .rn Union Springs .... ........ii.1e am. an Macon. Columbus, Albany.
 .'-. icus, Dawson, Ft- Gaines El- swi Andaiusia, Troy. Union .ntl ALI TRAINS DAiLY. ~ , "a Hfther information write or apply e wright. c. A., 1o2 Montgomery St. len urfatf. D 1T. A.. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
ASK PLACE FOR JUDKINS
soHNsrox AND DENT COME Tt
Intrs1nse United states Marshal to At teeney General W1eksrnham ana Rscennena Utn fer An
 othne Torn.

Washington, Dec. te.--fSpeciAl.)--
 Senator Johnston and Representative
 Don't today went with United States
 Marshal Judlkins of the Middle District
 of Alabama to the Department of Jus
 tics. whore the candidates for re-ap-
 pointment was introduced to Attorney
 General Wickersham. The Senator told Mir. wickersham that Mir. Judkins is in
 every way worthy of being recognized
 by the administration. and is indorsed by the iudges and nearly all of the lawyers of the district pafticularly of the bar of Montgomery. The Senator made no attack upon Ben Walker. tho man who iH endorsed for the place by Barker and Thompson, but tried to impress upon the Attor- ncy-General that Judi<ins was entitled to reappointment.
 Mir. Dent also expressed his opinion | of the man and let is be known that | his retention would he pleasing to the | people of the district Mr. Wicker sham promised that 50 far as he could arrange 1t. Mfr. Judkins should have every opportunity to have his claims I recognized.
 Before leaving the department. sena- | tor Johnston made plea for q par don for John M Qualls of Pike County who is i'll In the Atlanta penitentiars l with only eight months of his term te l serve.
 l The Senate today confirmed the nom. | ination of H. Gordon Ashley to be col l iector of the port of Mobile. This ap. | pointment was made just after Con l gross adjourned last summer There was no opposition before Senator Frye'i committee. to which it was referred l although the Maine Senator used hi influence to have his friend. ". F. Teb- | bets, formrely of Maine. retained. Attorney-Gen Garber. Judge weakley and the attorneys on the oth. I or side. commenced the arguments to- day in the Supreme Court in the for. eign corporation tax" case brought uI from the Supreme Court of Alabama The indications are they will all con | clude tomorrow.
 c. A. Beasley. Secretary to Senator Bankhead, left this afternoon to spent I the holiday season at Fayette.
 l Alfred ! Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
LOCAL GAMES TO BEGIN.
Opening of school Basket RalI Leal

Opening of school Basket Ball League. in the schedule of the Preparatory School Basket Ball League will be played at the Y. M. c. A. Friday after non at 4:l5 o'clock. Edgar's School win play the Y. M. c. A. Boys Depart will be pitted against the Barnes School five.
 Due to tho expected absence from the city of several players in the league the games scheduled for Christ been postponed, and the seaaon con aaquently, win be extended to Feb ruary 70, Instead of Febraary A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
CITY CANNOT APPEAL,
 EXCEPT TO DEFEND LAW

nance is being contested. a municipal ity has no right to appeal from . suit aeainst a citizen, according to ruling of the Supreme Court in tho cassl of City of Birmingham against !. T. Rfdgeway. Justice Anderson. in hls opinion, dismissed the appeal of tho city, because of the fact that no city law was Il, contest.
 Ridgeway was arrested by the city. charged with violating milk ordinance. He was fned $500 in the inferior court but on an appeal to county court he was discharged. The city appealed, without effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

harding. Tn hts speech at the coun- lfy Club luncheon today, Judge Gary scAted that within the past two years his company had spent $s.so00vo on his property here and has already ap- propriatsd s7,o0o.eeo moro for further work in this district. He added that investments would continue to be made here 70 long as cooperative spirit was shown by the people of the stAte toward outside capital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
TATE OUT FOR SOLICITOR
wrrusnsxA LAwlER N0T OUT ron
Esse.ds = PreeDscffve Candiaste Got DoDe T~lste4 anA Entered Hin
 Fnr Wroag Event.

F Loyd rats Of Wetumpka will bs 2 candidate for the once of soiicitor of the Fifteenth Judicial circuit. and not for the judgoship of the circuit as was at arst reported. rriends of MT. Tate had their dope twisted Tn speak ing of his intentions. and entered nm for the wrong event.
 E Mir. Tate himself told of the mistake. He declared to The Advertiser Thurs day that he had made to nc person sne circuit bench nor had any one aug- gested to him that he should make the race. <.
 s"Many of my friends. however" he race for soifcifor of the Fifteenth Iu- dfcial Circuit, composed of the counties of Autauga. Chiffon. Fillmore and Montgomery and will Dc candidate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
NEGRO MUST DIE
 AFTER HARD FIGHT

Ed Howard. one Of the negroes who murdered R. W. Drake, the Laneville planter. fin November 1908, must go to the galiows February f in expia- tion of his crime. The Supreme Court denied the application of his attor- neys for a rehearsng Thursday, after having suspended execution of his sen tence twice. pending the outcome of the appeals. Tn denying the appli- cation, the date of execution was set.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
DEATH ROLL.
Infant Dosier

Evelyn Dozier. the infant child of snonfhs-old, died ct the residence of her parents, TIT Highland Avenas. Thursday afternoon at 5:3o o'clock. The funeral will take place from the residence Friday afternoon at o'clock. The Rev. John H. Bush. pas tor of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church. will conduct the services. In- torment will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
Virgin and Santa Claus WilllNake
 Montgomery "Kiddies" Very Happy

to the peculiar nature of the case, It's result Is awaited with more than usual intersbf. The plaintiff contends that in raising the grade of the street paving on Jefferson Street the Hunts- ville Hotel property was seriously dam aged and for this the sum of $25.ooo in damages is sued for. Other similar cases are pending and if the case goes against the city there will be much It, igation following tho Improvements of the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
NEWS or nUFAULA.
Youn< Men ef City Orwanise seeil l rywh ss

' Eufauia, Dec. 6.--(SpeciaL) )---A so- cial club competed of the young men of the city was organized here last night with the following ofiicers: Frank Petry. President: Humphrey Foy. Vice. President; J. B Gilbert. Secretary; A. M. McDoweIl. Treasurer.
 The club will meet again tomorrow night when a hall will be secured for the gatherings.
 The musical faculty of the Alabama Brenau gave recital in the chapel oi thr inss.tvtion last night. to which a large number of citizens were invited
 The End Regiment band of the cit5 participated and contributed several pleasing numbers. Professor Ncrdin,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

Berto Fl. Johnson. injured Tuesday evening by falling from q moving Court street car. is said by his physi- clan, to bs in a fair way to early re- covery. though suffering from several strained iixaments and wrenched back. Unless undiscovered internal Injuries develop Mir. Johnson will be about in e week or so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
Atlantic Coast Line Holiday Rates

Round Trip Tickets on sale Dec. t7. i6. q. 22. 3. 24. g. 3I. l90o. and Jan. |. 1910. return limit Anusry 9th. 1910.
 lFor rates and full information caIl 6 F. C. West. T. P. A. Exchange lsotel. or phone 287. Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
John Bond.

The funeral services of John Bond. the aged man who died on a Western of Alabama train near Montgomery Tuesday morning. were conducted at the grave In Greenwood Cemetery by Rev. Charles A. stakely. Thursday morning at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

in Huntsville during the whole seascr. TOO bales being received In the local market or this number 1t Is osri- mated that 800 bales were stored be- cause IS cents was not offered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
NTrn. H. n. HoMnrli.

The funeral services of Mrs. H. 4. Howard. who died in Atlanta Wednes- day afternoon. were conducted at the union station Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. Charles A. Stakeiy. Interment followed In oakwood cem- etery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
sne. uifx ef HuntnxiIIe.

Huntsville. Dec. 16.--(Special. J.
 The suit of the Huntsville and Monte Sano Improvement Company against the City of Huntsville Is on trial in
 the Law and Equity Court and owing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
THE PASSING THRoNG,

T. H. Curtis. superintendent of the mechanical department of the Louis vile and Nashville Railway. spent Thursday in Montgomery on his regu- lar monthly inspection tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
Juaee Gary At Blrminghan..

Birmingham. Dec. 1s.-Judge D H.. Gary, chairman of the United States Steel Corporation and Mrs. Gary were guests of honor at large buffet sup per given tonight at the Glen Iris residence of Mr and Mrs. ". P. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
Kermit at Nairobi.

Nairobi ID E. A. Dee. 16--Kermit Roosevelt arrived here today. having preparing to start for Uganda satur- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

clifford Lanfer, secretary to the may or left Montgomery to be absent sev- erai days hunting in Fillmore county. &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

Kelly returned to Montgomery Thurs day from Covington county. where he served subpoenas on witnesses for the United States court in Jacksonville. Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
Wn ARH gORnl

WI ARE SORRY We csuId not walt en hIl the custom- efs yesterday and the day befsrc. But we can sfflI make the selectien inter- esflng - Kindly come n again.
 eTHE FASHION sHOP.S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

state Superintendent of Education IT. c. Gunnels went to Anniston Thurs day, where he will speak before thu teachers institute
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17
HON nu n nloT n 70 ~ n n I0 | LII RO
 H OL IDAY R AT ES

Round Trip Tickets will be sold Dec. 17, t8, 21, %, 23, 24, 25, 31, 1909, and Jan. 1, 1910, return limit January 6, 1910.
 For rates and full information write or call on E. w. Bliss, Pas senger Agent. phone 891. Mont gomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

2 Ban.sr Cstsss Day.
 Huntsville. Dec. is.--(Special )--- wednesday was the banner cotton day
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-17

so.ne wise fellow once saids A friend in ned is . friend indeed. When you are In need sec Stephens, 1-2 g. Perry.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
WANT AN INCREASE
OF TWENTY PER CENT
Western Teachers Will start a Cam
paign for a Larger Pay
Check.

SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 2S.-Three
hundred and seventy-fye teachers in
Spokane's grade schools are ready to
begin campaign for 12-month-salary,
instead of nine months, as at present,
They will also ask for an increase of
20 per cent. The Spokane Grade
Teachers association has sanctioned
the movement. The highest salary
paid to grade teachers in Spokane on
the nine-month plan is 5000 year.
Although the teachers believe their
cause a just one, they have not
threatened to strike They hope to
win their poinas on strictly educa-
tiopal campaign. However, their
forces are strong and well organized
and if their demands are refused they
are in position to close every grade
school in the city They will present
their request backed by petition
signed by every member of the assoc
citation some time in January, and this
will be supplemented by petitions
from parents Of children attending the
grade schools. The increased cost of
living is the chief reason for demand
ing more pay. 1t is given out that the
teachers will not accept a reappor-
tionment of the present salary SEIZED
uie.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
Weasels the Pets Of Trappers.

In the Macmillan region an adult
male Arctic weasel was taken in a
cabin near the mouth of Russell creek.
1T poked its head out between the
small holes of the floor and quietly
surveyed party of us as we sat in
the candlelight one evening after sup
per. 1t then vanished for moment
and reappeared with its mate, and
the pair ran about the room for some
minutes as uncCncernedly as if we had
not been there. Later in the night,
after we had gone to bed, it stepped
into trap set in the corner of the
room and awoke us by its shrill cries.
Trappers encourage weasels to live
about their cabins, making pets Of
them and greatly valuing their serv-
ices in keeping the premises free from
mice"
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
Dictionary Needed.

A writer in the Bystander thinks
that compilers of aviation diction-
aries have been little slow in not
providing some unique swear words
for use when things don't go just right
for aeronauts and spectators. 81 can
not help thinking few must have
been invented at Juyisy, for instance.
and elsewhere" he writes. Few
things can contribute more to enrich
the language than impotence. a day in
the train for 20-mile journey, being
trodden underfoot by raging crowd.
and stiff neck. And bad weather,
hotel charges and the aviator's refusal
to fly because he has lost his pocket
handkerchief, or his oil can, or nut,
or what not-and you have all the
requisites for the composition of an
aefo-oath.'
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1909-12-28
MANAGER GEIER
SIGNING PLAYERS FAST
Will Equal Record of "Pa'' Belt if
He Continues at Rapid Gait He
Is Now Going.

Burlington Hawk-Eye: Manager
Phil Geier will soon equa' the record
OF PA Belt of Keokuk in the sigma
lures obtained of new men for the
1910 season. The new boss OF the
Pathfinders has secured the services
OF crack third baseman, whose name
is Claud Lamb. Geier states that
Lamb will undoubtedly be the perma-
nent occupant of the third sack dur
ing the coming season. Geier secured
Lamb through the courtesy Of Man
ager Mike Kelly of st. Paul who had
intended giving the player a position
on the st. Paul team. Geier says he
has no doubt as to his fitness to hold
the third base position for Burlington.