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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
MARINE NEWS.

Galveston. Texas. March 13.-Arriv- ed: Steamers-Casseli. (Ger) achrias, Bremen via Baltimore; Anselma d'Iar- rinaga. (Br) Stephens Manchester; Denver Staples. New York; Fl Sud, Higgins. New York.
 Cleared: Steamers Ba rbadian, (Br. ] Willis. Liverpool; Fl siglo. Prescott. New York
 Sailed: steamers-Galveston. (Nor.) Bryde, Santiago and Cienfuegos; Fl Siglo. Prescott. New York.
 New Orleans. La. March 13.-Clear- ei: Steamers-El Dorado. Nelson New York: Livingston. (Nor) Bakki, Rua- tan and Truxillo via Ceiba; Caris- brook. (Br) Carlstrom. sagua la Grande; Norboen, (Dan.) Petersen Ve- ra Cruz and Tampico via Sabine Pass. SoperRa. GtaL) Ohlsen. Genoa via Norfolk: Nordfarer. (Dan.) Meinertz. Neurahrwasser. Copenhagen and Sven borg, via Norfolk; City of Tampico. (Nor) Odfjell. Sagua la Grande form CT clearance for Cienfuegos cancelled
 Port Eads. March 13--Saiied: Steam er-Orleanian. (Br.) Marullo, Ceiba: Martin Saenz. (span) Ugarte. Barce- Iona and Valencia via Havana
 Mobile. March 13.-Arrived: Steam ers-Thelma (Nor.) Gram. Progresso. England. (Br) Bennett. Para; Bodo, (Nor.) Larsen. La Ceiba.
 Cleared: Steamers-Belvernon. (Nor1 Henriohsen. Port Limon; Fjell, (Nor) Titland. Puerto Cortez: vueltabaio (Mexioan) Stratton. Vera Cruz; Eder- nian. (Br) Roberts. Dunkirk; Venus (Br.) Goodwin. Delfzyl. Hull: Alexan- der Black, (Br.) Cosgwell, Moss oint
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
GREIL TRADING co.
 Pensacola, Fla. Box ss7. Phone 5s3 Orders filled immediately.
GOES TO PENSACOLA.
Classification Committee Will Spend
 Sunday There.

Classification Committee VIII Spehu
 Sunday There.
 Mobile, March 13.-After a week of arduous labor the Southern classifica- ton committee left this afternoon for Pensacola and will spend tomorrow there
 The members of the committee are the guests of the Louisville & Nash vile Railroad and an elaborate pro- gram has been prepared for their en- tertainment. After viewing the sights in and around the Florida town the committee will return to Mobile and spend another week considering the questions that have been brought up by the shippers the past week.
 The committee is still on the subject of containers and will not finish with 1t for another day They will be in session here for another week at least and 1t may require even more time than that to finish up their business.
 decision is expected at an early date from the Southern classification committee on the petition to secure carload rates on pianos for the south eastern territory in order that full competitive rights may be given with those of Chicago and other points in the Mississippi valley. The commer- cipal interests of the South have endorsed strongly the fight that is be- Ing made. Up to date there have been no carload rates on pianos in the ter ritory which the committee has turis- diction and this Is the basis for the petition. Piano manufacturers have Tor years had the privilege of ship ping into the Southern cities in com petition with dealers at rates that gave them a good profit even after rs- shipment. This is due to the fact that the western piano men had the ben
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
HEMMING IS SENTENCED.
Mobile Negro Who Assaulted An Of-
 fcer.

hcer.
 Mobile, March 13.-(Special. .)-In the Inferior Court this morning George Hemming, alias Son Monk, negro, was convicted of assault and battery and sentenced to twenty-nine days at hard labor.
 It will be recalled that Hemming Is the negro who bit Deputy Harmon on the face when he was arresting the negro for the assault and battery charge, and in turn was shot through the breast by the deputy, against whom an indictment was returned by the last grand jury for assault with a pis- tol.
 Hemming had assaulted and beaten a white boy and Deputy Harmon was given warrant to serve upon the ne- gro. After placing the negro under arrest, the negro turned upon Deputy Harmon and succeeded in throwing him to the ground and then biting a large piece of flesh out of his cheek The deputy finally got to his pistol and shot the negro through the breast. This was some months ago and Hem ming has remained In the hospital suf- fering from the wound until today, when he was tried for the assault and sentenced.
 In the meantime the negro had pre- ferred a charge against the derluty of assault with a pistol. HarmSn was tried before the Inferior Court and was sent to the City Court when he demanded a trial by jury. The grand jury investigated the case and return ed a true bill for assault with a pistol and Harmon goes to trial March IT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla, March 13.-(Speciat) Miss Julia Brown, who has been the guest of Mrs. James Macgibbon for several weeks, has gone to New Or leans, and from there she will proceed to St. Louis for visit of several weeks.
 Harry, the ten-year-old son of Mir. and Mrf. Raymond Churchill. Is in serious iconjition at local hospital. the res ] of fall from a trappese at the fme young Dudley Gonzalez received an injury, which caused his death. Young Churchill suffered a fracture of the skull and an operation has been made necessary with fears for his recovery.
 MT. F. s. Fulghum, young man of much prominence in church work. has been rendered the presidency of the Baraca class of the First Baptist church, the members deciding unani- mously to request him to serve for the ensuing year.
 Rev. Julian 8. Sibley returned home this morning from Mulat. where he had been for the past three or four days.
 The Ladies Aid Society of the Uni- versalist church have chosen the fol- lowing officers for the ensuing year: President. Mrs. H. J. Bennett; vice preSlQent, MrS. J. Fl. MOuSman, sec retary. Miss Annie M. Bingham; treasurer, Mrs. T. c. Credille.
 Large numbers of Veterans. Daugh- ters of the Confederacy and Sons of Veterans left here this morning for DeFuniak, where the annual reunion of the First Florida brigade was held today. The veterans and other Con- federate societies had a special car and they were accompanied by four or five hundred persons. a special train being necessary to handle the crowds to go from this city.
 Miss Dora Marcus. of Montgomery who has been one of the popular visiting ladies to Pensacola. the guest of Miss Reine Dannheisser, will leave tomorrow morning for home to the re- gret of her many newly made friends in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
CRUISER IS COMING
THE PRAIRIE IS EXPECTED IN
 PENSACOLA.
Eligibility of New Plumbing Inspector 1s Questioned-Sailors From War Vessel
 Ashore

Pensacola, Fla, March 13-(Special.) ) Information received at the navy yard Is to the effect that the converted cruiser Prairie. which went to Wash tngton several weeks ago and remain ed until after the inauguration. will reach here Monday morning at 8 o'clock.
 No information as to the length of the visit or for what purpose, Is known. except that the cruiser will fill her bunkers with coal. a large supply of which was recently sent here by steamer and Is now stored in the bins at the navy yard.
 The cruiser is large one. being of over 5000 tons displacement and with the Montgomery and five torpedo boats which are at the navy yard. will make quite a fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
,. O. DAILY AT JACKSON.

Missing Mobile Man Has Been Located.
 Mobile, March 13.-(Special. .)-A let ter was receivel by Chief of Police Rondeau today from E. 8. Cooper. of Grove Hill. Ala, saying that J. c. Dali ly. who Is said to have been missing g since February 22. was seen by him March 6. at Jackson and Daily told him that he went to Mobile for the carnival and returned to Grove Hill three days later and left again for Mo- bile March by land.
 He is teaching music at Jack son but said he would have to be in Mobile the following Monday to fill an en- gagement at the Lyric Theatre. He has not been seen here up to this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
NOTICE BANKRUPT SALE.

Pursuant to an order made by the United States District Court. Middle District of Ala oama In Bankruptcy. I. as Receiver of Southern Printing and Stationery Co. Bank rupt will offer to the highest bidder. for cash, during legal hours of sale, subject to approval of said Court on the 22d day of March. 1909. at the storehouse formerly oc- cupied by the Bankrupt. at No. 1S2 X 134 Lee St, Montgomery. County of Montgomery State of Alabama Stock goods wares and fixtures machinery and printing outfit, sub ject to liens against said property. Inventory now on file.
 Montgomery, Ala. 18th day of March, 1909.
 GEORGE STUART, -su-thu Receiver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
GULFPORT SHOPS
 CLOSE FOR REPAIRS

Gulfport. Miss. March 13.-(Special) ) -IThe Gulf and Ship Island Railroad shops closed down for necessary re- pairs this afternoon to be re-opened with full force of 300 men April l.
 committee from the Mississippi Pine Association was here to confer with Congressman Bowers on the pro- posed tariff reduction on lumber. It was decided to send delegation to urge the cause of South Mississippi manufacturers
 Congressman Bowers is said to be opposed to the projected tariff repeal and Is expected to work against the measure.
 After preliminary oratorical con- test held at the Central School with eighteen participants, Miss Corine Showers and Carl Greer were oh osen to represent this school in a beat con- test to be held here March 20
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Leech Case Dismissed.

Mobile, March 13.-(Special.) .)-Or charges of grand larceny and assault with intent to murder, Will Leech, the negro brought back here from Gulf port, Miss. was arraigned in the in- ferior court this mornng. but the cases were mol pressed as the granJ jury returned identical indictments with the inferior court charges. Leech cut the throat of Pearl Lewis, a ne- gress several months ago and though she was thought to be fatally injured she received
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

ent of . second class rate on car [ loads. while the dealers in the South
 had nothing better than a first-class
 rate.
 In selling instruments this places the Southern dealers at dis advantage with the New York, St. Louis and Chicago people, making difference of about forty cents per hundred pounds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
MATTHEWS BOUND OVER.
Mobile Negro I. Accused Of Burglar

Mobile Negro Is Accused Of BurG,afy.
 Mobile, March -(Special)-When arraigned in the Recorders Court this morning on charge of dangerous ana suspicious. The charge against nm was changed to burglary and Aaron Matthew's the negro defendant sent to the City Court under bond for the robbery of C. L. Humphreys store.
 Matthews was discovered selling to- bacco which bore the same marks as that stolen from Humphreys store. and was arrested on suspicion.
 In court today he claimed that Jesse Mack, a negro also under arest, gave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
GAME LAW VIOLATION.
Lee yerneuiIle, Baseball Player, Pros

Lee Verneuille, Baseball Player, Pros-
 ecuted in Mobile.
 Mobile, March 13.-(Special.)-On warrant sworn to by Deputy Game Warden Louis Behlman. Lee Vern- euille. the well-known baseball play CT. was taken into custody by the sheriff's department and arraigned be- fore the inferior court today for hav- ing in his possession a bird. other than a game bird.
 The case went to the city court when verneuille demanded a trial by jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Nerro Shoots Negro.

Mobile. March 13.-{special.) )-The police are on the lookout for James Spatis alias Dago Jim, a negro who Is wanted for shooting Carey Brown. also negro. the affair occurring in the south part of town late last night. The negroes became involved in a dificul- ty when Spatis pulled pistol and shot Brown. Report was made to police headquarters of the affair and they are endeavoring to locate Spatis. Brown was shot in the head and though se- riously he is not thought to be fa- tally shot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Invitation Not Accepted.

Notwithstanding the fact that week has passed since the Chamber of Com merce sent its telegram to Senators Fletcher and Taliaferro instructing them to invite Secretary of the Navy Meyer and Admiral Dewey to come to Pensacola in a special car to be pro- vided by the commercial body, no reply has been received.
 It Is known that Senator Taliaferro Is not In Washington and 1t Is be- lieved that Senator Fletcher being a new man in Washington, Is waiting for the senior Senator's return before call ing on the Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
WILL NOT HELP BOY.
Martin Williams In Trouble In the
 Crescent City.

Mobile. March 13-(Special. )--The young white boy. Martin Williams whose parents live at All South War ren Street, and who Is under arrest in New Orleans, will possibly have to serve time in a reformatory or jail. as his father says he does not intend to send for him as the lad got himself Into the trouble and must get out the best he can.
 Mrs. Williams says that her son left home several days before Mardi Gras. saving he was going to work. He did not return home. but she got a postal card from him in New Orleans. He left home once before but did not leave the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Tuesday.

Tuesday. Y. W. c. A. Experience Party-Battie House Auditorium S:30 p. m Tuesday Tea Club-Mrs. Paul Will son.
 Afternoon 800 CIub-Miss Viola Ly- on.
 New Tea Club-Mrs. Lynn Cameron in compliment to Mrs. Bemis. of St. Louis.
 Competition Solitaire-Mrs. W. w. Groom in compliment to Misses Chris tian and Garrett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Negro Chauffeur Fined.

Mobile. March 13.-(Special. Jon the charge of violating the city ordinance governing the speeding of automobiles. Frank Jones. negro chauffeur for W. W. Heron. was arraigned before the recorder this morning on two charges. being fined $25 or fifty days on one charge and the other case, that of run ming over Robert Joseph. young white boy, continued
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Pythians and woodmen.

Woodmen of the World and Knights of Pythfas. who have been attending the grand lodge meetings of the re- spective orders in Key West and Mi ami. are beginning to return to the city. and report having experienced the most successful and largely at tended meetings inthe history of the organizations.
 The Woodmen of the World held their annual election first and among the officers is J. F. Davis. of this city. who was chosen to be head clerk of the State. No one from Pensacola was chosen to be a grand lodge officer. but H. Clay Crawford. who resides at Tal- lahassee, was selected as Grand Chan cellors
 For three consecutive years now the grand chancellor has come from West Florida. Henry Horsler and Judge J. Emmet Wolfe. both of this city, hav- ing served during the two previous terms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

him the tobacco to sell. but Mack stoutly denied that he had and stated that he had not spoken to the negro in i've years.
 The judge thereupon bound Mat thews over to the City Court under a bond of 315o on the charge of burg lary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Many Sailors Ashore :.

Large numbers of bluejackets from the cruiser Montgomery and the five torpedo boats lying at the navy yard, were given shore leave this afternoon. and the streets were filled with the sailors. numbering several hundred.
 It Is the custom among the vessels, which spend the week on the Gulf, or else at St. Joseph's Bay. to come to the city on Friday night and allow the men Saturday and Sunday in the city. thus making them more satisfied. es- pecially for those on the torpedo boats, which are crowded and very hot du- ring the warm months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Ben Duphsm .t Home.

Ben Dunham, who Is a native of this city, and known as the worlds great est horizontal bar performer, reached the city this morning after a tour of two years around the world, perform ing, and announces his intention of re- 'maining during the summer months
 Since his last tour he has been in for eign countries almost exclusively, per forming in New York only upon his departure.
 He has purchased a home here and when he retires, which will be within a short time, will reside in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Eligibility of McCord.

gently elected by the City Council as plumbing inspector. filling the place of Inspector Hopgood. who resigned. are to be probed into by the City Attor- ney. upon request of the Mayor. to whom 1t has been reported that Mo- Cord was not qualified voter of the city.
 McCord had been employed at the navy yard prior to the time the force was reduced. and had his residence at Bayou Chico. He Is a registered voter of the county and when elected plumb ing inspector, transferred from that precinct to one of the city ones. to which he had moved but had neglected to transfer prior to his application for the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
TO DISMISS LESTER.
Solicitor, Stallworth Expects to 4
 Tueadny

Tuesday.
 Mobile. March 13.-Jujge o. J. Sem- mes today in the city court from the bench announced that the remaining counts in the indictments against Fleetwood Lester, defendant in the sensational alleged robbery case were bad and that the State could not pro- ceed on them.
 State Solicitor Stallsworth announc- ed that he would on Tuesday next or der the case mol pressed.
 Lester and his wife were arrested on February 9th on complaint of Hard away Young. president of hardware on the charge of robbing him of $5,625.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
JUDGE AVERY QUITS
wITHDRAws FROM MAYORALTY
 RACE IN PENSACOLA.
Will Not Take Part in Scramble for the Omce-Chamber of Commerce Invitation Not Ac-
 cepted.

Pensacola, Fla. March 13-(SpeciaI) The withdrawal of Judge John c. Avery from the mayoralty campaign tonight caused much interest, inasmuch as the Judge is one of the most prom inent lawyers of the city and was looked upon as a most formidable can didate.
 In giving his reasons for withdraw ing, he said tonight that when he en- tered the race 1t was with the hope that he would not have to participate in a scramble for the office, and Under the circumstances he could not cdnsent to remain longer In the race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
McCORD LOSES PLACE
NOT ELIGIBLE TO SERVE AS
 PLUMBING INSPECTOR.
City Attorney Jones Sends His Opinion To Mayor Of PensacOla-New
 Omcfal Tn TrOu-

ble.
 Pensacola, Fla, March 13.-(SpeciaI) An opinion rendered to the mayor late this afternoon in response to a letter from City Attorney Jones ad- vtses that Plumbing Inspector McCord. elected a few days ago to the position by the council, which carries a salary of $1.S00 per year. Is not eligible to hold the position.
 This Is based on the provision in the city charter creating the office, that the party must be a qualified voter of the city.
 When MT. McCord was chosen in spector he was residing in the city and had been for six or seven months, and was also a qualified voter of the county but has neglected to secure a transfer to a city precinct.
 The mayor has called a special meet ing of the council for Monday to con- slider the communication of the city attorney and to fill the vacancy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
No Nevs From ChumuckIa.

Although 1t was expected some ad- ditional news would be received from Chumuckla, where young white wO- man was brutally assaulted by ne gro Thursday nothing additional has been learned.
 Chumuckla cannot be reached by tel ephone or by rail. being across the Es- cambia river with one mail day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Tn Honor of Mrs. Moore and Mrs.
 Wright.

Mrs. Julian Bartoe entertained at a charming luncheon yesterday in com pliment to Mrs. Moore of Birmingham and Mrs. Wright, of Nashville The color tone was violet and pink In the centre of the polished table with It's lace d'oyiles and cover. was a cut glass vase of pink dahlias and the five faultlessly served courses were deco rated with smilax and violets The guests were Mrs. Kate Moore. of Bir- mingham, Mrs. Wright of Nashville, Mrs. J. T. Schley. Mrs. Duke Good man. and Mrs. Charles Shawhan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Negroes Held for Arson

Levi Brown and Della Miiner. the negroes recently taken into custody by the police, were turned over to the county authorities today, on the charge of arson, growing out of the burning of church and dwelling a few nights ago, and the fact that the negro Brown had collected during the past two years insurance on five dwellings de- stroyed by fire which had a mysterious origin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Thuraday.

Bridge Clique-Mrs. Victor Lowen- stein.
 Thursday Tea Club-Mrs. George Vaughan.
 Little Bridge-Mfss May Canfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

MT. and Mrs. E. R. and Roy Wheel CT. who have been staying at Dolive, have moved to Mobile and taken a home on Spring Hill avenue and Julia street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Informal Morning For Miss George.

Miss Parthenia George was guest of honor at a very small and informal morning with Mrs. W. W. Groom. A dainty luncheon was served, the table having for its centre ferns in a silver holder. The guests. besides Miss George. were Miss Lettice Clarke. Elm fly Keith. of Kansas City, Mrs. R. S. Bacon and Mrs. Catalen Reeves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Miss Stelle Sanguinetti of Monteom- cry, who has been visiting Miss Clara Bell Lack is now the guest of Mrs. Earl Jenks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

The kind grandfather used to make on the farm-our homemade Meal Mixture GuanO.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
D A. R. Meeting.

The Mobile Chapter. D. A R., en- joyed an usually brilliant meeting to- day with the life chairman. Miss Met ta Thompson. The occasion was par ticularly interesting on account of the mementoes sent Mss Tn homps5n by the Mexican Consul. Jiminez. Among them was a large and handsome Mexican flag with the hand-painted court of arms of Mexico, a photograph of Pres idena Diaz, and a great many beautiful views of Mexico and its buildings. The Mexican flag was draped in the arch vetween the parlors and between the hall and drawing room and also in the bay window were large American flags. Small United States flags were used throughout the halls and rooms. as were also pink azaleas, the chapter flower. Bowls of this pretty flower rested on the mantels and on the Re-
 gents table. Mexico Is the study of this year, the specific subject for to- day being "The Cross In Mevico." Be- fore the opening of the regular pro-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Miss Mary Danner is expected hom, on Monday from a visit to Birming ham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Personal Notes.

Mrs. W. W. Groom will have as her guests this week Miss Rosabelle Christian of Scranton. and Miss Lu- ellie Garrett of Birmingham. Mrs Groom will entertain during the conn ing week with a series of informal af fairs in their honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Mrs. Jesse Duggar has returned to Chattanooga after visit to her sis ter. Mrs. Vivian Marshall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Miss Christine Glass expects to leave on Wednesday for Montgomery to the regret of her many friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Tallad dega Springs, Ala.
 TaIIadeua SDrinus H0tei Tn

'. B, and A, L. Porter. Props, entirely new management. Now open to the travel Ing public We make a speciality of enter @ @Ianlhg house parties outing parties and Meals served in the hotel building all winter months. For further information. Auoress MRS. A. L. PORTER
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Wednesday,

Bowling Club-Miss Ella Wheeler at Country Club, II a. m.
 Public Rehearsal Mobile Frohsinn German Relief Hall.