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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MSS YOUNG POISONED
TAKES CARBOLIC ACID BY MISTAKE
 AND DIES.
gent and Was Found Unconselous in Her Bed-


 sulligent, Dec. Special. )---Miss Mollie Young died here this morning from carbolic acid poisoning.
 Yesterday she and her sister were visiting her brother. R J. Young. Late in the evening she went up stairs and not coming down as soon as expected a member of the family went up to look for her. She YVES lying on the floor in an unconscious condition with an empty vial lying beside her labelled "carbolic acid" Her lips were burned and the order of the acid filled the room. showing at . glance she had been poisoned.
 Medical assistance was hurriedly summoned and everything was done to save her life. but in vain. She lin- gered all night in great agony and died at 6:a0 o'clock this morning with oue regaining consciousness.
 Miss Young was about 4b years old and highly esteemed. It is thought she mistook the vial of carbolic acid for one containing camphor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MRS. GOLDTHWAITE
 DIES IN MOBILE

long illness Mrs. Mary Purvis Gold- thwaite, n years old. and one Of the best known residents of Mobile. and a member of one of the oldest fami- lies in the State. died this morning at s:20 o'clock at her home, 920 Govern ment Street.
 Surviving her is one son. Dr. Henry Goldthwaite, a we'll known officer of the United States Marine Hospital Ser vice, stationed in this citJ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
xvaman nector pie..

Rochester, N. T., Dec. 27.--Dr. Sa" rah R. A. Dolleys aged s1 years, the second woman to take a medical de- gree from an American college. died at her residence here this morning. Al tn age of 22 she graduated from the Rochetser and Syracuse Medical Col Ieges. and was appointed interne in the Blockley Hospital. Philadelphia. For many years Mrs. Dolley practiced in Rochester.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
French Aid Canal wOrk

Washington, Dec. 27-A committee appointed by the Isthmian Canal Com mission has just estimated for official purposes that the old and new French companies excavated 7S.146.0o0 cubic yards toward the construction of the canal across the Panama Itshmus. of this amount, 2s.s0s.ooO is regarded by the Commission as useful to the oon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Mime. Tetrsxxini I'll.

Cincinnati, O.. Dec. 27.--Madame Louise Tetrazzini. the Italian prima donna. is i'll here of Iaryngitis. and her expected appearance tonight in Lucia Di Lammernoor" has been post poned in consequence, She was also scheduled to appear tomorrow in Ira viata," but her physicians will not an- swer for her being able to keep this engagement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
NetDs of Mobile Society

and Christmas bells were suspended from the chandeliers and arches and on the small tables where supper was served were brilliant with poinsettas and red-shaded tapers.
 Those who enjoyed this lovely affair were Misses Lncille and Louise over all. Hattie May Horst Dorothy Carter, Corinna Kirkbride, Sadie Leatherberry, Ameiie Lyons, Helen Taylor. Emiiy Purvis of Virginia, Marion Hunter. Trula Sage. Emily Gray and Messrs, cry. William Chandler. Barney Holy born. Luce. Whiting. Pratt, Pendleton, T. B. Davis. creary. Hearin. Alfred Ross, Fowler. William Taylor. Camp bell and E. J. Allen.
 D. A. R. Meeting.
 The Mobile Chapter. D. A. R., held a large and successful meeting this af- ternooon with the Regent, Mss Metta Thompson. A number of pretty mu- sicai selections charmed the members and guests as did also the decorations of bamboo and roses. The regular program consisted of vocal solo, "Co- lnmbia. the Gem of the Ocean," reel tation, "Pulaski's Banner" reading, Mrs. Dillard of South Carolina; the heroic woman of the Revolution chosen for the essay of the day was Nancy Hart of Georgia.
 Personal Notes
 Mfr. and Mrs. Paul de Wendell Chau- dron are here from Atlanta for short stay.
 MT. and Mrs. c. B. Kelly of Birm- ingham are here on a visit, and are stopping at the Battle House.
 MT. Walter Heron will return to Chicago tomorrow.
 MT. and Mrs. Henning of Gulfport are here on a visit.
 Miss Corinna Kirkbrlde win leave for New Orleans tomorrow to be the guest of Miss Isabelle Sprague.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
DENT ASKS wARSHIP
 FOR MOBILE MARDI GRAS

Washington, D. C., Dec. 27-(Spe- cial.)-Representati~e Dent of Ala bama. and Mir. stallings. Senator John ston's secretary. saw the Navy De- pertinent officials today and as a re- suit the navy will probably be rep resented by a warship at the Mobile Mardl Gras celebration.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Death h Cor wreck.

Detroit. Mich., Dec. a7.-F'rank Ken dali. 2s years old, of Plymouth, Mich., was crushed to death: Richard Roe, 2 years of age, of Detroit. lost one hand and Is in a critical condition, while score of other passengers were less seriously hurt as the result of an in- terurban car On the Detroit United Railway jumping the tracks and tip- ping over last night on a curve near the village of Wayne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Chanees Al Rank.

James J. Campbell. WI succeed c. W. Stewart as paying teller of the Exchange National Bank January l.. He has been connected with the Ala hama Bank and Trust Company. MT. Stewart and Lawrence Anderson will take over the business of the Pierce Mercantile concern of Union Springs and conduct that business in the fu- furek
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Goodard is Arrented .

Fort Worth, Texas. Dec. 27-E. L. Goddard was placed under arrest by the Federal authorities here today in connection with the alleged Maybray fakes, which 1t is alleged originated in Iowa. He was arrested upon advices from Omaha and made a bond of $2.00O for his appearance before Federal Com missioner Dodge here next Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Great for the Goat.

At the meeting .f Emanuel Lodge B'Nai Brith. to be held Tuesday night at o'clock. twelve new mem. bers will be initiated into the secrets of the organization. This lodge has grown rapidly in membership during the year and the outlook for the com ing year is most satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MURDER IS CHARGED
JOHN CHATHAM IS ARRESTED IN
 MOBILE.
Mobile Man Accused of Killing Ne- gro womAn--Basin and Ten- nessee Rsver Assoc1ateen
 Holds Meeting.

Mobile. Dec. 27--tSpecial. )--John Chatham alias Bell wanted for the murder of Mary Carey. negro wo- man. for whom the police and county oficials have been looking for sev- eral days. was arrested this after noon at Riiev's farm in the western part of the city,j by Deputies William Mccarron and ". H. Delchamps.
 He is alleged tp have killed the wo- man some timo Christmas eve by shooting her through the right eye.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
purps to Death m Jail.

wadley, Ga. Dec. 27.--John Mur- phy, who was arrested at Stillmore, a few miles from here yesterday after noon, charged with being intoxicated and firing pistol. was burned to death in the jail there, apparently while trying to burn his way to free- dom. Murphy's cries were heard by outsiders but he died before aid could reach him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
D.cI.,on raver. Unionists.

Nashville, Dec. 27.--Information has been received here from San Francisco that the Supreme Court of California has decided the church union case in that State in favcr of the unionists. The Cumberland Presbyterian Church property in California is vested in a corporation called "The California Sy- nod of the Presbyterian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MRS. JACKSON DISAPPEARS.
ChaftahOOchee River will Be Dragged
 for Body.

wife wandered away from her home while mentally deranged last Thurs. day afternoon and that she may have committed suicide by drowning in the Chattah oochee river, e. N. Jackson, special agent for the Southern Rail- way, today prepared to drag the river for her body.
 According 10 Jackson's story, his wife left home to visit her brother and has not been seen since. She has been subject to occasional periods of alteration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

tended his brother as best man. Af- ter refreshments and Sfarewells, Mir. and Mrs. Roberts left for their Flor ida home. :
 nr. and Mrs. Ray and Mrs. Fulton Clarke were among the out-of-town guests
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
wIm wed Preaident,n Niece.

New York, Dec. 27.--George Hogg Snowden. 26 years old. of Seattle, ob- tained a license here today to wed Miss Louise Witherbee Taft. daughter of Henry W. Taft. brother of the Presi- dent. The wedding will be held at the Taft home here December 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
To Reappoint Rullock .

Washington, Dec. 27.-It was an- nounced at the White House today that Seth Bullock, United States Marshal for South Dakota. and close personal friend of Theodore Roosevelt. is to be reappointed for another term of four years from January 3, next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Tnft Cnuceln Enxnremenf

Washington, Dec. 27.-On account of uncertain traffic conditions, due to the storm President Taft has cancelled his engagement to dine tonight in New York City with Andrew Carnegie. and to speak before the American Histor- ical Association in Carnegie Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
NEWS OF BAY MINETTE.

Bay Minette, Dec. 27.-(SpeciaIJ-J P. Greenwood of this place was elect cd president of new manufacturing concern at Foley, which will soon be in operation. It will make all kinds of window and door frames besides hitnds. ladders and lawn swings.
 II. A. Moore received severe cut m his face near his right eye by corn- ing in contact with a line of barb xxvfwa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
R. R. Boyer Arrested.

New York. Dec. 27.--Russell B. Beyer was arrested here today and held for the authorities of Moore County, N. C., charged with embezzlement of S6Ss from the Southern Pines County Club near Raleigh, N. c. Beyer was treas urar of fhA cluh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
weIuh Woman Seeks Husband.

Mobile, Dec. 27-(Special.) )-Mayor Lyons received a letter tonight from Cardiff Wales. from Mrs. c. 4. Sulli- van asking him. through Chief Giblin, to locate her husband, Alfred Sullivan who was a working man on the new Battle House. as she Is helpless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Fortner 1Tnke. Bou,I.

St. Louis. Dec. 27.-M. Dwight Fort ner, who Is under two year sentences for third degree forgery. was released from jail today on an appeal bond of $1o,Qo0. It was sighed by Edward But Ter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Copenhagen. Dec. 27.--Prince Hans. of schleewfg- Hoistein- -Snoderburg- olucksburg. q brother of the late King Christian. of Denmark and generally known as the Uncle of Europe" Is critically III. The prince was born in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
NTotfoA for nIclxens.

The attorneys representing Cherries c. Dickens will file Q motion this week in the United States District Court to quash the indictment fo<nd by the last United states grand jury charging him with a violation of the bankrupt cy law by fssiling to file a proper scheduie of has assets with the bank ruptcy court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
HEAVY POLICE DOCKET
OVER ONE HUNDRED PERSONS IN
 PENSACOI4A COURT.
Err0r of Shipping Clerk Costs Mobile People Their Holiday Whis- key--News of the Florida
 Seaport.

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. 27--(Special.1-- One hundred and seven cases were tried in the Recorders Court today, ai- most establishing a new record for one session of that tribunal.
 It required many hours for the Re- corder to hear the cases. although two-thirds of the defendants entered pleas of guilty.
 The court imposed only light sen- tences, owing to the fact that the par ties were enjoying Christmas. and many were allowed to go without pay ing fines. No serious cases were be- fore the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

board while taking in fishing nets.
 At the next regular meeting of the Board of Revenue and Road Commis- sioners to be held January 10. the con- tract for the hire of the county con- victs will be let. A number of bids have been filed with the Judge of Probate. The present contract of the county is with the Vinegar Bend Lum- Der Company.
 Friends came to the rescue of Ollie Williams. a white man. today and took him out of the county jail by furnish ing bond in the sum of $500, to appear before the next grand jury on the charge of grand larceny. Williams is accused of stealing watch from Philip Bean, a negro pressing club employe, in the early part of the month.
 In the United States District Court. in admiralty proceedings. Hon. H. T. Toulmin sounded the docket this at 8 brief session.
 The committee in charge of the joint installation of the lodges of Odd Fellows of Mobile announce all de- tails completed. The event will take place on the night of January and 1t is expected that several state grand lodge officer will be present for the installation. A program will be rem dered.
 City Clerk Adolph Dame. who was knocked down and seriously injured Christmas eve by an auto, is resting | comfortably at an infirmary. At St. Johns Episcopal church to- night the Sunday School children had their annual Christmas tree and dis 1 tribution.
 | A number of appropriate songs were | rendered and the distribution was from an old-fashioned fireplace, from whence Santa Claus made his appear | ance.
 Superintendent W. J. McCowan and Secretary Frank E. Leslie were in charge of the exercises and were as- sisted by the teachers and pupils.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
2. C. .. nail.


 Mebi1e, Dec. )--Tne ball # the & c. 6. this evening was beau :iful and artistic afrair. German Re- liSe Hall was converted Into q garden oz bamboo. holly and mistletoe. Wreafhs of holly were hung on all the uindows. and EarIands of bamboo. holly and nististoc were festooned about the walls. ceiling and balcony. Designs in grosted electric lights giittered among the fo'iage Tc the front of the pal, Inc west side s. c. g.. and on the east ride, 1909. The balcony posts were kwined in holly and bamboo. and at the entrance to the hall were tall holly trees. The stage represented an old English dining hall, with panels and wainscoting. and at the rear was an Immense fireplace lighted by a large Xu1e log.
 The maskers. wearing the costumes of English courtiers. the shirt, man 0es and silk doublets being in the coll CTS green, white. red and black, entered from either side the fire place. and marched into the hall room.
 After circling the room once each mesker chose his fair partner for the nrst dance. and the society was then Introduced, their guests by the general eaairman, MT. waring Harrison.
 pancing then followed and was kept ID urtil late hour. every one regret ting that the S c. S. ball of 1909 was at an end The pins of the society were unusually pretty. being a Yuie log in gold. across the centre of which was written Yuletide. s. c. S. on one end and on the other 1909.
 M1ss Goode Entertnins at Supper.
 After the ball was oyer this evening. merry party of young persons assem- bled at the home of pr. and Mrs. Rhett Goode for Q delightful supper given by the charming young daughter of the house, Miss Mabel Goode The rooms were lovely with the Christmas col- ors or red and green. wreaths of holly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

The dry-goods stock of L. Gruchen- sky. the bankrupt merchant. was sold by Receiver Stuart Monday to W. J. Naftel at the price of $3,100.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets. E. W. GROVES signature is each box. &Sc. --tues
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
aTJneIe ef v1urope,, Ie mn.

struction of . canal under the plens of the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

The body of James Bradford, the negro drowned last Tuesday off Deer River Point. was found yesterday at Alabama Port. Bradford fell over board while taking in fishing nets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile. Ala. Dse; s7.mArriysd: rrI.sd: steamscss9 SISDsc psSSr SSr sabnes ss@ York. Barks-Albatrosse. tPort1. sehooners-Mele'a. eBr9,u ,uarrison aavaha q gsSshi seachmsn. Hsvana; Carrie Strong. AeSesSd Cleared: steamers-sabine. New York.
 New Orleans. La. Dec. 27.--Cleared: Steamers-Heredia (Br.). Bocag del Toro via Belize, Port Barrios and Port Limon: Fl Mar. New York.
 Port Eads. Dec. 2rs-Arrived: steam HeroSspooi. (Br.). savannah. Rosina, p9otsue' fTo ceiSs New orsa York, Mssanaas. Tampi co: Turrialba. (Br.). Colon via Port Limon; Centurion. Liverpool
 e;alveston, Tex, Dec. 27.--Arrived: Steamers-Torrhead. tBr). Barry.
 Cleared: Steamers = Parkiands. (Br.), Bremen; Mills. New. Orleans: Neuces. New York via Mobile.
 Hamburg, Dec. 25.-sailed: Graf waldersee, New York.
 Leith. Dec. 25.-Arrived: Uarda. San Francisco. etc. via London.
 Liverpool, Dec. 26.--Arrived: Cell tic. New York. via Queenstown
 Glasgow, Dec. 27.--Arrived: Cali fornia, New York. via Neville.
 Antwerp, Dec 27.-Arrived: Mar uuette. Phiiadelphia via London.
 Hamburg. Dec. 2s.--saiied: saiss. Tacoma.
 Naples. Dec. 22.-Arrived: Argen- tina New York.
 Copenhagen. Dec. 22.-Arrived: Hell liz Olav, New York via Christiansand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

New Orleans. La. Dec. 27.--Cleared: Steamers-Heredia (Br). Bocas del Tore via Belize, Port Barrios and Port Iimon: Fl Mar, New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MOBILE PARAGRAPHS.

Mobile. Dec. 27--(Special)-Fred Seabury was released on bond today. after being locked up in jail for four days. to await the action of the in- jurfes he inflicted on William Finger at Whistler last Thursday.
 Finger at one time came near dying from the wounds. being cut in two or three places severely. The charge against Seabury is assault with a stick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
rather Ryan Nfonument.

The movement to erect monument to Father Ryan in the proposed Ryan place in the square bounded by St. St. Francis, St. Michael, Scott and Bayou Streets. Is growing, and 1t Is thought that the City Attorney will not have many hindrances In his condemnation proceedings of the prop erty.
 It Is proposed to erect the monument in the center of the place and many prominent people have come forward with contributions for the park The park faces St. Joseph's Church, of which the soldier. poet. priest was pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MIss Goeae Eatertain. at Supper.
WOMAN LOSES JEWELS
HRS. STAMPS LEFT THEM ON
 PULLMAN CAR.
Arrfves Sn Mobile to Visit Parents. and Finds That Her tsems, vaI-
 ued at e2,0O0 Are

Mobile, Dec. 27.-tspecial)--Mrs H Bell Stamps of Knoxville. Tenn. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Adam Glass of this city. who has arrived here for the holidays. lost a jewel bag con taining s2,000 worth of diamonds.
 The jewels were lost while Mrs. Stamps was en route to this city in company with her husband. The loss was not discovered until arrival of the couple here. when Mrs. Stamps re- called the fact that she carried the jewels in to the lavatory of Pullman car near Chattanooga and 1t is thought laid them on a shelf beside the wash basin. This was the last she could remember Of the jewels.
 4 reward has been offered for the return of the gems and the railroad company will use every effort to re- cover them for the former Mobilian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Peayx is Appointed

J. R. Peavy, Jr.. to be assistant chief engineer of the Alabama. Tennessee and Northern Railroad. was the an- nouncement of President John T Cochrane.
 Mir. Peavy will at once take up his duties, the first of which being to head a surveying party at the north ern end of the line in connection with the road extensions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
A water,yay. Meeting.

The Mobile Basin and Tennessee River Association met here this af- ternoon at 1 o'clock and transacted considerable business.
 President John Craft announced that he had received a communication from w. P. Lay. of Gadsden, asking that good delegation be sent to Washington to appear before the Riv- CTS and Harbor Committee on Jan uary 6.
 On motion of E. Craighead. the pres ident was authorized to appoint com mittee of ten to go to Washington in the interest of the rivers of Alabama and to act in conjunction with the people along the rivers of Alabama.
 The names of Guy R. Johnson and w s. Dickey, of Kansas City, Mo-, were added to the list of delegates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
rifty Cases in sroblle Comrs.

Recorder Clarke in opening court this morning. found that there were exactly half-hundred persons dock- eted for various offenses running from a Christmas drunk to one lonely State charge of vagrancy.
 For being drunk the recorder low cred the price from $50 to $5 and in most instances this was paid
 Two chauffeurs charged with speed Ing and causing a collision and in- turing pedestrians, had their cases continued. One of these was the driv- CT of an auto which struck and in- jured City Clerk Dame on Christmas eve night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Sells Banlxrupt'a stock.

Nice Hacks for Hire. N. A. LOve1eaa. Phone PAS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
To Register washerwomen.

Alder Lyndall Of the Ninth Ward, will present at the next meeting of the s board an ordinance to compel all washerwomen to register at police headquarters.
 This ordinance is intended to pre- vent further stealing of clothes by un- scrupulous washerwomen who secure them and fail to return them to the owners.
 Numerous complaints of this kind have been reported and Detective Murphy devised the proposed ordin- ance as means to stop 1t.
 The washerwomen, under the pro- posed ordinance, will be registered and known by number. Their resi- dence addresses will be kept at police headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
CIerk,a Error, Nd I.iauor


 Through an error of shipping clerk of A wholesale liquor house. many citizens of Mobile went without liquors on Christmas. for when the steamer Manteo came into port today she brought back a solid cargo of empty bottles in cases. which had been shipped over instead of cases of liquor.
 The steamer went out of Pensacola Thursday night. with what the owners supposed almost solid cargo of H. quors for Mobile.
 Instead of liuuor. however, clerk had billed a big quantity of empty bottles which had just arrived for the firm and had been placed in liquor ware house by mistake.
 Fears For Captain McKown.
 Fears are entertained here for the safety of Captain Leroy McKown, of this city. who was in command of the American schooner Palmer. which Is reported from Boston as having been lost. The masters brother, father and family reside here.
 Teachers at DeLand.
 N. B. Cook. T. W. Creary and D. J. Hayes, members of the county school board. left this morning of DeLand to attend the annual convention of Flor ida educators. which will meet there tomorrow.
 Overdue Steamer A-rives.
 With only eighteen ton of coal left in her bunkers. the British steamer Tuscany arrived hers today from Tam pico. several days overdue.
 The master says that fearful weather prevailed in the gulf, and that for days, his vessel plunged into the seas and made bpft tlittle headway. His coal supply was about exhausted when he sighted Pensacola light last night.
 Launch Marion Sinks.
 The launch Marion. owned by Thom- as Kent. was sunk at the city wharf late today due to vessel ramming her, and driving a hole in the side.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Copenhagen. Dec. 22.-Arrived: Hel liz Olav, New York via Christiansand
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

G,alveston, Tex, Dec. .27--Arrived: Steamers-Torrhead. tBr.), Barry.
 Cleared: Steamers Park1ands. (Rr1. Bremen; Mills, New Orleans: Neuces, New York via Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Miss Corinna Kirkbrlde win leave for New Orleans tomorrow to be the guest of Miss Isabelle Sprague.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. Henning of Guifport are hpra on vfaft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Naples. Dec. 22.-Arrived: Anger tina. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-07-22

FURNITURE-we pack and ship your fur.
niture. We repair and refinish your furni
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