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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
EUL0GIZE FORAKER
FORMER SENATOR FROM OHIO
 nONOR0D.
Is Described as . Martyr For the Negro Race-CollectiOns Were Taken Up For Token
 Fund.

- Sunday was Foraker day in the ne- gro churches of Montgomery.
 Described and ealogized as a mar tyr for the negro race. the name of the late Senator from Ohio was shout ed from the pulpits of the negro churches, as that of a man who had suffered much because of his activity In behalf of the negro race.
 Sunday was the day set aside for the reading of resolutions praising the efforts of the late Senator. in tho in- terest of the Brownsville negroes At each of the services collections were taken up and the fund secured 1t is expected. will run between $50 and $1O0.
 The speakers in all of the churches called the attention of the congrega- tions to the fact that Senator Fora ker had lost his place In the highest legislative body of the land. because he had shown such great antagonism to the order of President Roosevelt. fin dismissing the negro soldiers, after the Brownsville affair. The trouble which led to the drastic action of the President of the United States was re- called and when the call for contribu- tions came there were many responses. It was requested that the amounts contributed by the individuals would be small. so that when the token of esteem and appreciation had been pre- sented to the Senator. that he could be truthfully informed that the con- tributions had gone in mere pittances and that none had suffered in adding their mite to the fund.
 The committee Of negroes will meet Wednesday and after collecting the contributions into one fund, will de- termine the nature of the token. which will be sent to Ohio
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

and introduced the speakers. The nrst speaker of the day was Wesley M. Jones, who delivered . most in- teresting speech upon the subject of Seed Corn and Breeding" The next speech was that of J. c. Phelps. who the subject of Corn Fertilizers" Dr. W. E. Hines was next intro- duced and spoke upon Corn Pests and Diseases" with especial attention to one of the most complained of pests, the roasting ear worms. Professor Duggar of Auburn, Director of the Ala bama Experiment Station. and Profess sor of Agriculture in the Alabama Poly technic Institute. spoke upon Corn Fertilizers" and his talk was full of useful and practical Information. Prof. l.. N. Duncan next spoke upon Corn Cultivaticr." and his speech threw much light upon this important sub- ject. The speaking of the day was concluded with an address by Mir. J. bama, upon the subject of "The Vari- eties of Corn.'
 From the address of Mir. William son Friday and tine speeches of these gentlemen yesterday. much enthusiasm has been aroused among the farmers upon the all-im- portant subject of corn and how to TdtSo tidt CtEGai ot hoAiC ohu Ah ehV South. There will be quite a lot of farmers to try the Williamson and Knapp methods of raising corn this year. and from these experiments prac- tfcal information will be obtained. and the solution of the subject How to Raise Corn" will be somewhat solved.
 This morning about 3 o'clock fire was discovered in the bakery of J R. Sims on South Ninth Street. The alarm was turned in and the department was soon at the scene of trouble. By prompt and efficient work the flames were soon under control without much damage being done. The flames were confined to the bakery and did not spread to the restaurant. It Is thought the fire originated from a defective fIue The loss will not be great. and 1t is thought to be covered by insur- ance.
 Rev. J. H. Holloway of Banks. Ala, Is in Opelika. and he occupied the pull pit at Trinity Methodist Church today at II o'clock MT. Holloway was for merly pastor of this church. and he Is held in the highest esteem by its memberhip.
 by the young men of the city Friday night in the hall over Kahn & Blum- enfeld's store. The grand march was led by Mir. Roy Torbert of Opelika and Miss Kate Smith of West Point, Ga. About ten couples were present on this occasion, and Mir. and Mrs. A. NJ. Torbert and Mir. and Mrs. Boothe 1n- gram.
 Miss Lillian Allen of Notasulga came to OpeIika Saturday morning to spend the Sabbath with her parents.
 Miss Allie Daughtry has gone to Tal- lassee to visit her cousin. Miss. Edna Turrentine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

have been issued and admittance is gratuitous.
 The Alabama Federation of woman's s Clubs will send a large delegation to the lecture, and a local committee of this organization will meet the vis- itors in the lobby of the theatre.
 The committee on arrangements, which met President Eliot at the sta ton yesterday evening. consists of Dr. B. J. Baldwin. pr. J. L. Gaston, George w. Jones. Judge A. D. Sayre. E. J. Meyer, Judge W. H. Thomas. Prof. c. L. Floyd and Major R. E. Steiner. ..
 The Committee on Publicity is George W. Jones. DrS B. J.. Baldwin, Judge W. Fl. Thomas and Prof. c. L.. Floyd.
 The committee chosen to escort pr. Eliot to the Grand Theatre consists of pr. B. J. Baldwin. Judge A. D. Sayre, and Judge ". H. Thomas.
 Educators Here.
 Among the prominent educators who reached the city last night were Presi- dent John W. Abercrombie. University of Alabama; Prof. c. c. Thach. presi- dent of Alabama Polytechnic Institute: Prof. Hobson Murfee. president of Marion Military Institute: pr. Robert Patrick. president of Judson College Prof w. S. Monk, president of First District Agricultural School; Mir and Mrs. J. D. MatIock. of Birmingham: Mir. T. W. Palmer. Montevallo; Mir Hal T. Johnson. Talladega; Mir M. C. Wilson Florence: Dr. George Petrie Auburn: MT. s. W. Compton, Linden : H. T. Martin, Ozark; Mrs. F.. D. Thames, Greenville: Miss Kathrine Mallory. Selma; Miss Sarah Luther Troy Mrs. Erwin Craighead, Mobile Mrs. J. G. Converse. Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
AN HgCENDIARY FIRE
BIC FOUNDRY AT ANNIsToN IS DE-
 sTROYED.
The Loss is Estimated at Sixty ThOus- ana Dollars and Two Hundred ana Fifty Men Will
 be Idle.

Anniston, March 7.-(Special. )-As the result of an incendiary fire early this morning the plant of the Central Foundry Company was partially de- stroyed at loss of @60,0o0 and 2b0 men were thrown out of employment.
 The foundry is a complete loss. but the machine shop. the carpenter shop, the pattern house and the stock shed were saved with but slight damage. Manager E. P. Cooper stated this morning that R. R. Russ of New York. superintendent of the operating de- pertinent. Is expected tomorrow and the plant will likely be rebuilt at once.
 The Central Foundry Company has plants at Medina, N. Y. Newark. N. J.. Pa, Baltimore, Vincennes,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
DIR. ELIOT IS GUEST OF CITY Distinguished Educator
 Arrives. $ MET BY A COMMITTEE Many Educators Are Here to Hear.
 His Address. The Retiring Head of Harvard Uni- yersity and Mrs. Eliot Are the Guests of MT. and Mrs.
 R. E. Steiner.

Several hundred people stood on the steps of the Union station last evening and welcomed Charles William Eliot the retiring president of Harvard. and Mrs. Eliot upon their arrival in Mont gomery shortly after 5:30.
 Out of deference to President Eliot's love for simplicity. the reception was quiet. only a committee of eight went forward to greet him as the couple stepped from the New Orleans express. The others stood silently aside and bowed as they passed. There was no cheering. no effusion of any sort that usually characterizes the welcoming of a notable. and President Eliot greatly appreciated this courtesy to him.
 Immediately after their arrival, MT and Mrs. Eliot were escorted to Major R. E.. Steiner's automobile and taken to his home. There a small dinner party was rendered in their honor. Accompanying them was a private sec retary. Joseph Warren. The evening was spent quietly, their host inviting a few friends to meet his distinguish ed guests.
 : Everyone who saw President Eliot expressed surprise at his youthfulness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

of face and brisk step, remarkable in a man nearing his seventy-hfth year. Neither he nor Mrs. Eliot showed the least signs of fatigue despite the long trip from New Orleans. Both said that this trip had besn very pleasant and were pleased that there had been enough rain to lay the dust
 In Mobile a number of people, in- cluding all the Harvard alumni in tine city. met Mir. and Mrs. Eliot at the train and greeted them during the brief stop.
 There will be no formal reception to President Eliot. After his lecture In the Grand Theatre. at noon, there will be an opportunity. however. to meet him informally.
 The scene at this lecture will be impressive, as many of the leading teachers. editors and professional men of the State will be present The seats on the stage have been retained for a large reception committee, but in the parquet. there are no reserved seats. One feature of the gathering will be the high school girls and boys, all of whom are required to attend as part of their school schedule. They will sit in the first balcony. No tickets
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
HOME TALENT PLAY.
"Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patcho
 Presented at HeadIand.

"Mrs' WEES or tne Cabbage Patcho
 Presented at HeadIand.
 Headland. March 7-(Special. )-"Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch" was played last Friday night at the school auditorium by home talent. to almost the largest audience Headland has ever seen where an admission Is charged.
 The play was under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the Method- ist Church. The proceeds realized amounted to upwards of $45. which will be applied to betterment of the Methodist Church.
 Following are the names of those who so beautifully rendered the play. and the characters represented: Miss Mamie Mitchell--"Mrs. Wiggs": Miss Eula Wright-'Mlss Hazy"; Miss Zoe Baker-"Europena"; Miss Sarah Davis -"Australia"; Miss Kate Woods Asia; Miss Kate Solomon-"Mlss Ol- cott": Mir. Charles Carlisle-"Btlly"; MT. Thomas B. Woods--"Jim": Mir. R s. Redding-"Cris': MT. c NJ Brannon Rob Redding": Mir. J. c. Arnold. Pete Jinkins."
 Miss Ila Cotton. of Dothan. is 6 pleasant visitor Of Mir. and Mrs. A L. whigham at the Central Hotel.
 Miss Lucy Oates. of Abbeville. is spending a few days with Miss Alice Lindsay.
 This section was blessed with a much needed rain Saturday night.
 Farmers of this section have begun to plant some corn. The end of the coming week will find the greater part of the crop planted.
 Mrs. l. F. Burdeshaw and children are visiting friends and relatives in Ozark
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
RIeacher Rugn

Overshado wing even the inaugura. ton in importance to the minds of Gotham's baseball fanatics. the daily bits of news from the spring camp of the Giants have today stirred the pub lie here to a feverish anxiety for the opening of the season. Each account of the condition of the score of war; riors of the diamond at their training grounds In Texas is being read and talked over from one edge of this fs- land to the other. All signs show a prospective patronage of the nationall sport during the coming summer that bids fair to eclipse all previous base ball interest even in this home of the hleacher bug
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
NEW GERMAN CONSUL.
pr. Roh Now in Chicago Goes to New
 Orleans.

New Orleans La, March 7.-Advices have been received here by Baron von Meysenburg. acting German consul, that the German government has des- ignated pr. P. T. Roh. now German vice consul at Chicago. as consul for New Orleans.
 He will succeed Baron Van Norden- fiycht, who recently left for his new post of duty at Rio de JaneirO. Dr. Roh will arrive in New Orleans within the next two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Patrick's Plea


 No Incident in the criminal history of this town has come up in years with more striking force than the return to court of Albert T. Patrick, whose pros- ecution for the murder of Marsh, the aged millionaire, has almost been for gotten here. Thousands on thousands of dollars were lavished by the state in their attempt ot bring Patrick to the electric chair and the best years of Jerome's ablest assistants were de- voted to following up the intricacies of this celebrated case. Today these men have seen the man they convicted. alive and coolly arguing points of law in the Brooklyn court from which he has now been returned to Sing Sing With Molineux about town, a free man. Nan Patterson, Florence Burns and Kennedy at large. Thaw alive and hope full of release. and now Patrick walk ing down to court. everybody is begin ming to wonder to what end all the time and money of the State is being spent on prosecution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
MONDAY SERVICES.

Rev. J. D. LaMothe, of New Orleans,
 the Speaker.
 Rev J. D. LaMothe, of St. Paul's church. New Orleans, will be the speaker at the noon-day Lenten ser- vices today in the Majestic Theatre.
 This Is the third week of the Len ten services and each succeeding day Is finding a larger crowd In attend ance. Hundreds of business men arc now leaving their place of business for twenty minutes to attend the services. Tonight at o'clock Rev. MT La Mothe will speak at St. Johns church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Capita! City Coal :. Co.,, 6! ],
 Phone 135. Colesnor Empire and Nut Coal MEYER Mg
Gotham, IS in the Grip
 Of q Reign Of Terror

of the great emancipator a wide hos, pital work for the poor and friendlesa of the white and black races alike. To make the Lincoln Hospital and Home stand forever as a living monu- ment to Abraham Lincoln many thou- sands are still needed to complete the proposed half million dollar endo wment fund. The sponsors of this movement are confident today, however. that tha individual tributes to Lincoln's memory will continue to pour In from every city. town and hamlet of the land as they have already begun to do. New Workers believe that no more fitting memorial can be raised to mark the centenary than this huge humane work 'A E"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
MAKE TEST CASE
WETUMPKA DRUGGIST TO SOUND
 LOCAL LAW
Sells Prohibited Articles on Sabbn h and May Take Case to su- preme Court of Ala
 bama,

Wetumpka, Feb. 7.-(SpeciaI )-To test the validity of wetumpka's regu- latton against Sunday sales. the drug store of H. r. Robison regularly sold prohibited articles today. thereby bringing the proprietors under ban of the law. The case. If one is made out against the drug store man for his ac- iton of today, will be carried to the Supreme Court of Alabama, if neces- sary.
 The Wetumpka statute providing for Sabbath observance Is rigid. prohibit ing the sale. even by drug stores. of any article other than those essential for medicine and the alleviation of suf- fering. Cigars tobacco and such lux uries are tabooed. -
 Once before a test was made, Judge W. w. Pearson. of the Circuit Court declaring the law unconstitutioual,a and releasing the druggists who were ar- rested for its violation. The city offi cials however, still stand by their law in spite of the decision of the lower court. and another test is to be made that will bring the law to the notice of the Supreme Court of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
STUDENTS ARRESTED.
Police and Soldiers Break Up Meeting
 in Warsaw.

Warsaw, March 7.-The polile, aid- CT by infantry, today broke up a meeting of students in the university hall at which was being discussed the question of a change in the system of government.
 One hundred and fifty-eight stu dents were arrested and may be de- ported to their native towns in the interior of Russia. It is possible that the university may be closed
 The student body of Warsaw is made up entirely of Russians. as the Poles boycott the Russian university
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
CHOICE PLANTS AT HALF
 PRICE MONDAY ONLY.

At Montgomery Drug Company, II
 Dexter Avenue. Five Fancy Ferns, worth 50 cents, for 25 cents.
 Two Large Ferns. q Boston, 1 Sprengev1D, 25 cents. Five Assorted Plants e Geraniums, Begonias, 1 Fern). 25 cents.
 6. B. STERN & co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
EARTHQUAKE SHOCKS.

Guayaquil Ecuador, March 1.-Two strong shocks of earthquake lasting half a minute were felt at midnight last night at Guayaqui and along the coast
 No damage resulted. but the popu- lace was thrown into a state of great panic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
FITZPATRICK'S CAFE
Luncheon, 35 cents. March 8. 1909. 11:30 a. m. to 3 p. m.
 AFFINITY

Vegetable Soup.
 Creamed Potatoes.
 Cold Saw. Boiled Red Snapper a la Hollandaise
 Pommes Chateau Friadells a la Espagnoe.
 Fried Calf Liver Lyonaise. Stewed Prunes and Spaghetti. Sirloin of Beef, au jus Roast Leg of Mutton, Currant Jelly Fruit Salad Mashed Potatoes.
 Candied Yams. Steamed Rice. Stewed Tomatoes. Apple Cobler- Brandy Sauce. Coffee. Tea Milk.
 A,1H
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
NOTICE WORKING CIRCLE.

Important Business Meeting at First
 Baptist Church This Afternoon.
 An important business meeting of the Ladies Working Circle will be held fin the First Baptist Church on Perry Street this (Monday) afternoon at o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
Lartinr for LIncoIn.

Though the month of the Lincoln centenary celebration is past. the peo- pie of this metropolis are still keeping alive much of the interest which marks the red letter year. Up in the Bronx Borough there Is today being counted up the first fruits of the nations trih- ute toward peypetuating in the name
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
NEWS OF OPELIKA.
Another Corn Growers Meeting Held at
 Court House.

Opelika, March 7.-(Special. )- There was another corn growers meet ing held at the Court House Saturday morning at 10 o'clock, which was quite well attended and from which much good will be accomplished.
 The meeting. was called by J. c. Phelps, U. s. Demonstration Agent. Hon. John B. Lyons, Judge of Pro- bate of Lee County, as on the day be- fore, was chairman of the meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
WHEN YOU THINK

WHEN YOU THINK Of flowers, think of us. We offer inc most beautiful and appropriate tributes of love and respect for those who have passed BeyondI also. choice cut flowers for other OccasfOns.
 s. B. STERN A co. ,.. II Dexter Phone mn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

of pine and eucalyptus to your home. It Is made of the active principles ex- tracted from these trees.
 No one who lives in or near these forests suffers from catarrh. No ona who breathes in Hyomef, the real for- est air of Australia. will have catarrh for long after the treatment starts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

New York, March 7.-(Special.)- With detectives posted behind every tree on Riverside Drive and hold-ups. sneak -thieving and burglary rapidly becoming nightly episodes In every quarter .of the town. Gotham is today in the grip of one of the worst reigns of terror ever imposed by its under world.
 Safe streets have always been the boast of the. New Yorker, and until re- gently even women and children might walk the town in the blackest night without fear of molestation. Today, however the strong arm operator Is terrorizing the most exclusive residen- tial sections of this city and the po- lice are at their wits end to put stop to a long series of bold highway rob berries. Every available policeman Is working night and day in plain-clothes to capture the audacious hold-up men who seem to be able to rob and run away with impunity. Meanwhile no one Is essaying the by-ways without husky company, and everyone Is won dering If this town is at last to lose Its reputation for reasonably protected night thoroughfare.
 Gas Gushers.
 Dazzled by the futtering of some three million rebate checks which have today begun to reach the impatient gas consumers of this city, crowds of eag- CT men and women are constantly be- sleging the novel pay stations of the beleaguered lighting trust. Though asking for cash and receiving a check. the average Householder Is at last be- coming some ewhat pacified in his long nourished desire to tap the coffers of the corporation and reap the full ex- cess of past payments for the precious product of the mains.
 Seldom has Gotham had the oppor- tunity to witness one of It's public ser vice masters In the act of thus dls- gorging, and in this case the sight Is proving a welcome one. In addition to thousands of the rightful claimants, hordes of the idle and curious are con- stantly blocking the entrances to these relief stations and gloatlng over the money slips which a line of lucky re- ceipt holders are taking away. Down on the East Side the crowds are riot ing for the showers of gold which they have been led to expect In rebate; but no one has yet been known to refuse scrip. check or credit from the com pany which is for once paying out and not collecting on gas bills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

HEDGE PLANTS AT HALF PRICE. California Privet, large, two years old, S:.00 per 100, sl5.0O ner thousand d.
 s. B. STERN ,C.,.;. ,1,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
INDICTMENTS. The Grand
 TAnl0Iaf

The Folk of "The Man of the Hour !"
 "The Man of the Hour" the play by George Broadhurst, which Is to be act ed here in the Grand. tonight. by Will liam A. Brady and Joseph R. Gris- mer's New York Savoy Theatre com pany. is unique in one respect. This Is that every character in 1t Is describa- ble without the use of the character name This would seem to indicate what has all along been claimed for thls good and unusual play-that the author drew his types from the life around him. What other play of real note and with an uncommon record of successes,in the big cities of the coun- try can be pointed to as containing dramatic percentages who may be talk ed of In this wise?
 The hero is always spoken of as the Mayor; his chief a opponent as the Boss; his man chufh as the Idler. his sweetheart as the Heiress; the chum's flancee as the Stenographer; his polit- teal ally as the Alderman; the ally of the Boss as the Financler; the Finan- cier's ally as the Broker; the official pull" of the scoundrels as the Judge; the Mother is the reference to one of the good women of the play; and the Easy Mark is the manner in which a weak and uncertain young business man Is spoken of because he wavers and oscillates between the temptation to do evil and his natural inclination to be good. And. if anybody be asked as to another character, and one of importance in the unfolding of the thrilling plot of intrigue and love, he or she will reply: 70 you mean the Secretary"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08

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 A complete Hyomei including a hard rub her inhaler. costs only sl.00, and extra bot l ties of Hyom0i. if af- rewards needed. cost but 50 cts. Guaranteed to cure, or money back. Sold in ev- cry town in America. anteed in Montgomery ar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-08
The Grand, Wednesday Night, IT Cru un g., fsFafher onA the nov


 W. H. Crane in "Father and the Boys"
 W. H. Crane will be at the Grand on Wednesday evening next. March 10, In Father and the Boys" by George Ade. the best play he has had since David Harum," and a piece that runs neck and neck with that popular fla vorite. It has been a tremendous suc- cess everywhere. and bids fair to last for many moons to come. 1t shows MT. Crane at his best. In fact. the leading part Is Billy" Crane, with all his de- lightful quips. his sly humor. his sturdy sincerity, and his occasional bit of se- riousness. which is generally the fore runner of one of the biggest laughs of the evening. All of which means that the playwright has given the player a role that fits like the traditional glove Father and the Boys" Is as clean and wholesome as spring flowers, and it triumphs with the ease of a new ballad There is little lesson that goes with it that will not hurt lot of young men who consider themselves not only up- to-date. but just a bit ahead of the next day. and who are apt to regard their fathers as away behind the pro cession.' Adv