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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
CITRONELLE NEWS.

Citronelle, Feb. 27.-(Speclal.) )lThs masquerade given at the Hotel Cit- ronelle was one of the most enjoyable ever given here. about 150 being pres. ent At 9 o'clock the grand march was led by the Calamets. who in tn cir blankets. war paint and feathers amde an imposing array. There were mammies. house maids, skating girls, cowboy girls. Polly. a Spanish danc- ing girl In fact-a beWildering array of pretty costumes. The music was furnished by the Bungalow Orchestra of Mobile. and was fine.
 Capt. Rullfson Is home for a few days from Scranton. Miss, where he Is in the government service as in spector of dredging.
 Mrs. c. G. Carothers. of Memphis. Tenn, is the guest of her parents. Col Blewett and wife.
 Joseph K. Montelus, wife and chll- dren. of Piper City III. have taken a cottage In the Hotel Citronelle grounds. MT. Montelius Is ca shier of the First National Bank of his home town.
 All regretted to hear of Dr. Van Fossin's plans. He has decided to go to Sharon. Kan, where he formerly practiced. Both the doctor and his wife have many and steadfast friends in Citrone1le.
 MT. and Mrs. David Boal are plan ming to move to National City. Cal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
BOYS CORN CLUB.
Orranixation Perfected by Youths Of
 C0Iumbus, Miss.

Denomination Perfected by fouths oi
 Columbus, Miss.
 Columbus Miss, Feb. 27.-(Special) A meeting called to convene at the court house at Il o'clock this morning organized a boys corn growing club for this county.
 The movement looking towards the organization of clubs of this character is rapidly growing In favor through out the State. In 1907 clubs were or ganized in five counties. in 1908 twen- ty-three were formed. and this year It Is hoped to have at least forty or the seventy-eight counties in Mississippi engaged in. this splendid work.
 The corn club was organized under the auspices of the public schools. and Prof S. NJ Nash. the efficient county superintendent of education, will main- tain a general surveillance over the organization, being assisted by promi- nent farmers in different neighbor- hoods throughout the county who have interested themselves in the move ment
 The board of supervisors will give a prize of $50 as a stimulant to encour- age the movement, and prizes in sim liar amounts have already been offer ed by the Columbus Dispatch and the Mississippi and West Alabama Fair Association. Other cash prizes will doubtless be offered by fertilizer plants. and local hardware dealers will be asked to donate implements for use in the cultivation of the crops of the contestants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
SP K TS

Tom Hughes, of Washington; Char l ley O'Leary and Germany" Schaefer. of Detroit; Frank Chance. of tho Cubs; Clarke Griffith. of Cincinnati, and others. were flaming in- the lobby of The Annex, in Chicago the other day. when someone asked: "who Is the fastest pitcher in the American League today?"
 "Walter Johnson of Washington. replied Schafer. nd no one disputed his
 Johnson" went on scaefer, "is the fastest pitcher that has been in tho league since Gene Wright. that Cleve, land had in 1902. Perhaps he could not whiz the ball through?'
 Cap Anson played his first profes- sionai engagement for $s5 month. Charley Comiskey received the same 1882. The last year Comiskey played with St. Louis he received $1,000 a month, at that time the largest salary ever paid to player.
 Jim Mcclure will still have to go some before he equals the record of Joe Hart. the old Providence first baseman. in the number of consecutive years active service as . player Hart years. He began with the Enterprise Club of Brooklyn in 1858 and his last professional engagement was with Washington in 1ss6
 Speaking of advance money, the largest sum ever paid at one time to ball player up to and including last year was handed to Tony Mullane in Cincinnati Club. when he paid his star pitcher $2,000. Mullane signed con- tract calling for s5.ooo.
 The latest fad of the managers Is to 1 al tnha tn tn pitchers in the spring practice. Cleve- land has engaged Jim McGuire, the New York Nationals. Wilbert Robinson and the New York Americans Duke" Farrell for that purpose.
 President Robison, of the St. Louis Nationals. says Pittsburg offered to give St. Louis six players in trade for First Baseman Konetchy and Third Baseman Byrnes. Manager Bresnahan turned down the offer.
 Mike O'Toole, the veteran ball play CT, who doesn't know any too much about spelling, writing and things lisxe that. got job not long ago on the police force of St. Louis.
 Soon after Mike reported. police man was wanted to shoot horse that had broken It's leg. Mike was assign car and got off at Sixth Street. Walk ing down a block or so he found the crippled horse and with two shots destroyed the animal, putting 1t out of its misery. Mike got out his notebook and pro- ceeded to put down the name of the horse, the owner the cause of the ac- cident, the number of shots fired and then he looked up to see the name of the street on which St occurred.
 The street siBn showed that the ac- cident had occurred at Pestelozzi and Kosciusko streets.
 ct hA tIr laf- ters for a minute. His pencil waver- | ed. He then put the book back in his pocket, caught the horse by the tail and dragged him to the next corner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
NEWS OF MILTON.

Milton. Fla. Feb, 27-(SpeciaD-At- torney J. Bowers Campbell who lost a part of his legal library and papers during the recent town conflagration has moved to Marianna where he will locate.
 Mir and Mrs J. D. c. Newton and son. Robert. spent several days in Pensacola enjoying the Mardi Gras festivities and visiting relatives.
 Mrs. F, F. Johnston and Miss Bertha Hodge spent Saturday with friends in De Funiak.
 Mir and Mrs. L. Edward Aymard and son of Atlanta are visiting MT. Ay- mard's parents a few days.
 Mrs L. c. Macdonald and friend. Miss Emile Troutwein are visiting friends and enjoying the Mardi Gras in New Orleans.
 J. B. Ellis, who lost his entire stock of confectionery and fixtures, during the recent town conflagration has ac- cepted a position with the Stearns and Culver Lumber Company at Bagdad.
 Miss Mae Roberts was the guest of her sister, Miss Belle Roberts in Florala few days.
 W. F. Monroe and Will Beasley spent the Mardi Gras season in Mobile.
 Misses Bertha and Bessie Davidson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

where they have son living. Mir. and Mrs. Boal are among the long, time residents of Citronelle and no one ic held in higher esteem.
 MT. Pat J. Lyons. of Mobile. was First National Bank here.
 Mrs. Smith and Miss Chambers re. port satisfactory progress with the play they are getting up, the pro- ceeds to go on furnishing new lights for the Chautauqua auditorium. same to take place the 9th of March.
 Ha%ley Brannan. son of MT. ana Mrs D. E. Brannan, pulled in Hamp- ton Roads Monday with Uncle Sam's big fleet. having made the tour of the world with them.
 Mrs. Hopkins left yesterday morn. ing for Chicago after very pleas ant visit with her daughter, Miss Amy Wentworth.
 Our people attended in large mum. bers the Mardi Gras in Mobile thts year. all reporting having good time.
 Among the big orderly crowd and tn ose who were present at the coro- nation remonies of the Congress of Beauties say that Citronelle had every reason to be proud of its representa- tive. Miss Amy Wentworth.
 Miss Williams, of West Point. Miss, seS at the Southern Hotel.
 c. E. Marshall, of Chicago, joined his family here for a stay of several months.
 Mrs, Beckwith, of Carlo, Ill, arrived here to be the guest of Miss Candee
 The Washington Birthday supper at Hotel Cltronelle was a unique and en- joyable affair. The tables were taste- fully and deliberately decorated with flowers, ivy and evergreens and American flags. and in addition to the electric lights, were freely supplied with light from candles. The supper was followed by a progressive five hundred party, in which the honofs went to Mrs. John P. Dousman of De Pere, Wis.
 The Pelton Mill has been shut down on account of a broken pinion. the mill will be enlarged and MT. Pelton hopes to be running next week.
 Rev. Haysmer. of the northern part of Alabama Is conducting a series of meetings at the Seventh Day Advent ist church. He is a very able speak CT and the meetings are well at- tended.
 Mrs. George Starnes is home for visit to her parents. George and Ber nice like 1t in Pensacola Fla. and are doing nicely there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
PRATTvILLE NEWS.
Mrs. Wilkinson Entertains Large
 Party.

Mrs. Wilkinson Entertains Q Large
 Party.
 Prattville, Feb. 27.-(Special.) )-One of the most unique and delightful af- fairs which Prattville society has en- Joyei for some time was the Pig Par ty," given by Mrs. John E. Wilkinson Jr.. Wednesday afternoon.
 On entering, the guests were re- quested. lind-folded, to draw a pig in the guests book. There were pigs of all proportions and out of propor- ton producing much merriment.
 The pig suggestion was followed throughout the afternoon, causing great laughter and fun
 Mrs. Wilkinson received her guests in black satin with cream lace yoke and blue persian banding. Miss gerie over baby blue, presided over the guest book table, sternly carrying out the blind folding.
 Mrs. Moss in soft pink and real lace dispensed hot coffee at the prettily appointed coffee table.
 Miss Porter Brown. handsome in black taffeta and emeralds, lent her graceful assistance in entertaining the guests.
 Mrs. W. F. Wilkinson and Mrs. J. E. Williamson, ST., presided in the dining room.
 In the quotation contest. in which the word pig occurred in a most unique manner Miss Myra Booth and Miss Etta Rice tied for the prize. Miss Booth winning a box of orystalized fruit.
 Mrs. John Alexander won a sterling silver pig >pincushion for drawing the best pig.
 The decorations of palms ferns. freeziers. cut flowers and crepe paper were most artistic and beautiful. The color scheme of the hall being yellow and green. the parlor pink and green. and the dining room red and green.
 Brightly burning tapers and hand some old candlelabras shed soft ra- dance over the merry crowd. The fa- vors excited much mirth. They were candy and peanuts. which were discov- cred by the guests contentedly in- closed in pens, made of daffodils and narcissus.,
 A delicious three-course luncheon was served.
 Mrs. Wilkinson was assisted by Mrs. J. E. Wilkinson. Sr.. Mrs. W. F. Viii kinson. Miss Lavinia Branch. Mrs. w W. Moss and Miss Porter Brown.
 The invited guests were:
 Mrs. John Alexander. Misses Mattie Alexander. Rebie Alexander, Porter Brown. Myra Booth. Edna Davis, Mrs. Will Davis, Misses Laurie Davis, Dol ma Foster. Julia Frazier. Will Living ston. Nomie McWilliams, Hattie Me Williams Etta Rice McWilliams, Ma mta Mims. Annie Mims. Katie Smith Rubie Spigener Jettie Pearl Smith Pleasye Northington. Eunice Fay Mary Jane Sanford. Lena Smith, Jenie smith, Romie Mae Spires. Ethel Ran de; Mesdames Forrest Collier. Simeon Fair. C. F. Thomas. Dan Pratt. Young. Mid Fisher, Render Thomas, Douglas Booth. Major Smith. Sadie T. Smith, Ellis. Peter Graham. Wilson, J. B. beH' Gene Northington, of BIrmine- ham: Ben Branch. of MontpomerY. Miss Iavinia Branch. of Montgomery: Mrs. W. F. Wilkinson, Mrs. W. w Moss. Mrs J. E. Wilkinson Sr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
THE CUBAN CENSUS
PER CENT OF POP
 ULATION CAN READ.
More Than Half Of the Entire POpula- ton Live h the Rural Dis.
 tficts-S0me Inter.
 estinG Statistics.

Wash gton. Feb. 27.--Nearly 57 per cent. of the population of Cuba at least ten years of age can read, the percspt- age in the large cities being S2.6 and in the rest of the island-47.9. according to figures obtained in the census re- gently taken.
 This census shows that in 1907 al- most one-third of the children yee attending sch ool as compared with Tess than one-sixth in 1899.
 Of the total population nearly 67 per cent. were single or divorced: almost a1 per cent. were married: S.6 per cent consensually married and 3.9 per cent widowed. The average number of per- sons to a family was 4.S. Males were more numerous than females.
 Between 1899 and 1907. the popula- ton of the island increased from 1,- 572.7s7 to 2.04S.9S0 or more than 30 per cent. More than half of the popula- ton live in the rural districts, the 134 towns and cities containing 43.9 per cent. of the total.
 Havana, the largest city has a pop- ulation' of 297,159 while the next larg- est city Santiago de Cuba. had only 45.- 47O. The density of population was AGA per square mile.
 Of the wage earners 4S.5 per cent were engaged in agricultural fishing and mining; 17.6 per cent. in a trade and transportation: 16.3 in manufac- turing and mechanical pursuits; 16 per cont. in domestic and personal service and 1.6 per cent In professional service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
CURED SOUND AND HRLr.

Dear Sirs -l didn t find out that had contracted Contagious Blood Poison until 1t had made consider- able headway, and fortunately for me tho friend thatI first consulted had had some experience with the disease and advised me to take 3. 6. g.. so I didn fool with any doctors, but began at once the friend told me to stick to 1t, and that was whstI did and got along splenddly from the very first and my recovery was rapid. Itook number of bottles. and am now as well as ever. When beK 8, 6. S' my face was so full of sores and eruptions that could not shave, and now there is not blotch or that can beat 6. 8. s. for Blood Poison, ana ai- ways recommend it for such cases. 4 friend of mine is taking it now, and is getting along nicely
 WALTER WEBER,
 7o+ Oakley St., Evansville, Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
COVERED wIrR SORES.

Twas afflicted with . terrible blood disease. all over my body. These soon broke out into Sores and 1t is easy to imagine the sufsi.ng I endured. Before became convinced that the doctors could ds me no good, Ihad spent hundred dolars, which wss really thrown away. l then tried various patent medicines. but they did not reach the disease. When had nAished my first bottle of 6. 6. 6. l was greatly improved, and was denght ted win the result. The large red splotehes on my chest beEan to grow paier and smaller, and before ionx disap- peared entirely. l regained my lost weight, b. was soon entirely well, aad my skta as clear as q piece of glass. M L. MKYRRG
 3e Clinton Street Newark N, I.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
THE USUAL SYMPTOMS,

Having used s. s. 8. quite extensively, an iz position to know its virtues. As the rssul{ Of se rious blood disorder my blood became peisonsd ana I suffered severely with RAeumAtiam and other me he had been cured of my trouble by 6. 8. 6. and upon his recommendation began its use. A. ter using 1t for some time my blood was thorouxhiy again.
 wish also to speak of its tonic properties. It built up my general health, it improved my appe- tite, gave me increased strength and feit better in every way. am q great believer in 8. S. S., and with pleasure recommend 1t to all who need s good blood medicine. ROBERT M. ZwEITZIG,
 32o Chestnut Street, Lebanon, Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
TROLLEY CARS COLLIDE.
Five Persons Severely Injured and
 Score Bruised.

Columbus O., Feb. 27. --Five people were severely injured and probably a score bruised and slightly cut when a '"line car on the Ohio Electric Railway Company dashed around a curve today near West Jefferson and crashed into a car from Springfield, filled with pas seugers-
 No one was killed. Misinformation through making reports over the tel ephone is said to have caused the col nsion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
Fire fin PhilndeInhin

Philadelphia. Feb. 27.-A fire which broke out In the eight story building of the funeral supply company of Pax son and Comfort at 52s Arch Street. early this morning, did damage amounting to about s300.o00. The building was completely flooded from top to bottom as was also the Oxford book bindery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

score va: l o-s in favor Of the St.
 While the game had no exceptionally brilliant plays. 1t was well contested and thoroughly enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
E Y On Your Teeth E K On Your Purse
ADVERTISING THEIR CAUSE.
Promise Another Raid on
 Hnnse of Commons.


 London, Feb 27.--The woman sut- Sragists are losing no opportunity to advertise the cause.
 They gathered in force this morning outside of Holloway jail to welcome three of their number who had just completed one months Imprisonment for trying to interview Premier As- ouith. In spite of the fact that snow was falling they formed in procession and marched to Holsborn. where a breakfast was given for the martyrs" ."
 Miss Christabel Pankhurst, In ad- dressing the gathering, complained that while Mrs Lawrence and the other leaders of their organization had been sentenced to two months imprison- ment for their raid on the House of Commons. Mrs Despard. the leader Of A rival society, had got off with one month The speaker promised another raid on the House of Commons March 30. when the London women will be Joined by delegates from Lancashire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
snee.e Brisg. Conscaeusne.s.

New York, Feb. 27.--Wiibert Healy, IT year old boy of Bloomfield, N. T.. sneezed violently yesterday and re- gained consciousness after being in q ten days trance. He was injured in after returning home lost conscious ness and was kept alive only by the use of liquid foods forced betwten his clenched teeth. He was conscious to-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

II lldS HIS VlCulnS III us power almost before they realize its presence. because its first. symptom is usually a little sore or pimple so insignificant that it does not excite sus- picion. But the insidious poison is at work on the blood and in a short while the pa tient finds he is more or less affected from head to foot.
 Contagious Blood Poison is too dangerous to trifle with. No time should be lost in rid ding the blood of this destruc- tive poison, and in no disease is it more important to have the proper remedy. Medi- cines which merely check the symptoms for a time and leave the real cause Smouldering in the system have brought mis- cry and disappointment to thousands. Faithfully the Suf- ferers took such treatment, usually of mineral nature, and when all symptoms had dis appeared and the treatment was left of, found the virus had only been shut up in the system awaiting a favorable opportunity to return, with every symptom intensified.
 s. s. s. cures Contagious Blood Poison and cures if permanently. It goes down into the blood and removes every particle of the poison, makes the circulation pure and healthy, and does not leave the slightest trace of tn, is made entirely of roots, h ing and cleansing in their nj of mineral in any form to ir s. s. s. will also drive out ar that may be in the blood from fering with Contagious Blood will purify your blood. Home free to all who write.
 TEE S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

Removing the symptoms all that necessary cure Con tagous Blood Poison The vrulen which produce these ward manifestations must completely driven from blood before real be effected The least left the circulation will ater fresh outbreak of the trouble all the hid of uceaed mouth and throat oored falling hair, and ulcers, etc.
 Contagious Blood Poison the eacherous diseases
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
NEGROES PLAY BALL.

First Match Baseball Game Of the 70 sf Year.
 An excellent game of baseball was played yesterday afternoon on the grounds of St. Joseph's College for ne- groes on the Mt Meigs Road between School at, Highland Park The final
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

"The South's Favorite." Famous White Rabbit Corn Whiskey, quarts s2.EOj 8 quarts $500, ex. paid.
 kohn Distilling Co.,, F. o. Box 735. Jacksonville. Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
AERO RACE COURSE,

Aero Club Expects To Have Grsunls
 New York. EeiSz FSb. sy7.MGndsr tn. con. trol of the Aer6 Club of America, c race course for flying machines. where flights may be accurately measured, Is to be opened on the Long Island Motor Parkway between Hemstead and Farmingdale, L. I.
 It Is expected that the grounds will be ready by May 1. The course will be at the disposal of any inventor who has a machine with any promise of flying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

"Going like hot cakes' deesnt hIIf express the enormous sales of our Meal Mixture FertllI1er and High Grade \ cid PhOsphates. The people will have no others.
 MARKS ( GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

It takes IS per cent. acid phosphate, Q per cent. cotton seed meal ana mu- riate of potash to produce our cotton seed meal mixture.
 MARKS & GAYLE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

Taylor is trying hard to supply a suitable answer. But none win suit Several of the newspapers of Boston of fandom. On this page are publish ed letters from baseball enthusiasts loyal fans, and to be loyal and en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
NOTICE.

Having no interest in the, Pure Food Grocery Co., since November 18th, will not be responsible for any debts. Mrs. J. B. Simms, assuming all indebtedness. t~-2t MRS E. J. WILLIE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28
BROWNIE

Decorating Co. tPainters and Paper Hangers. are showing all the European Novelties for 1909 at F. b. Cooledge & Sons. 20 s. Perry St., Phone i3370. Estimates cheerfully furnished. Home Phone 2994.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-28

In the opinion of Christy Mathewson. premier twirler of McGraw's New York Giants, Cy Young will be good for several years to come. Here Is Mat ty's' reason:
 He uses delivery that causes very last many younger man."
New-York tribune., 1909-12-29
NO MORGAN PLANS.
Not Likely to Increase Fire In
restments, 1t Is SAID.

Though ]. Pierpont Morgan is said to be
a substantial stockholder In the standard
Fire Insurance Company. which is being
organized in Hartford, il does not neces-
sarily mean that he is seeking to extend
his financial control into the realm of fre
insurance, according to a number OF Well
informed men in the insurance district.
Mr.. Morgan has for many years been IN
terested in the Hartford Fire Insurance
Company, of Hartford, because his father
was one of its original incorporators- His
firm also acts as banker for the 440tna In
surance (Fire) Company, of Hartford. 1t
is thought that interests connected with
these two corporations may have induced
him to take some stock in the new COM
pany. which. il is understood. will devote
itself entirely to reinsurance
After The San Francisco fire, when il be-
came necessary TO replenish the depleted
capital of the Hartford Fire Insurance
Company, ]. p Morgan & Co. acted as the
underwriters of new issue of stock TO
the amount of $4,000. 1t was at first
planned to issue 1t at 500, but 1t was
finally issued at 500 share What the
stockholders did not take was placed in
the hands of the underwriting agency and
has since been disposed of.
So far as known, these are the only fire
insurance interests of Mr.. Morgan, and
there seems TO be 40 ground for the i'm
preston that he has turned toward that
field for investment