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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

Mobile. Ala, Aug. Ill. B. Cam
ors Company fruit importers of this
city will let within the next few days
a contract for a canal six feet In
depth and fifty feet wide at the bot
tom from the interior Of Honduras to
the Aguan river. 1t Is the purpose OF
Camors and Company to build this can
al so that light draught lighters may
carry bananas and other products Of
the valley to Truxville Bay. which is a
good harbor, twenty-five feet deep.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
@. r. GarriEues Dead

New York, Aug. 11.-Charles Frank
lin Garrigues. head of the firm Of r.
F. Garrigues and Company. dealers in
chemicals, died suddenly today from
appoplexy as he was walking from an
elevated railroad station to the ofnces
of his firm. Mr.. Garrigues who was
Sc years old. was well known in the
chemical trade all over the country.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
ATHENS COLLEGE. ATHENS. ala.

sixty-seventh session begins wednesday,
principles, womanly character and genuine
Not Money" Located half way between
point between New orleans and Cincinnati No
Teachers and Officers. Special advantages In
10 Required FROM all students. Enrolment
years. Buildings equipped with all Modern
ket Ball and Archery. The most moderate
fered considered. No charge for the ser
Our patrons. For Information. write MARY
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

Roanoke, Va, Aug. l1--Henry P
Plunkett, a Franklin County farmer
committed suicide by hanging from y
tree In his orchard yesterday after.
noon. His body was found by q son
He leaves q widow and ten childrsn.Y
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
THE sEABOARp

o. the picturesque route to the East on
the 18th, and the big crowd la going
our line. Call ON us for details and
reservations. The most direct and
quickest line to Norfolk, Richmond aud
WashingtOn. Phone No. 30Y
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

Henry l.. Moody, the 17-months old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Dunk Moody, died
at an early hour yesterday morning al
the residence of his parents, May
Street.
The funeral will be held this after.
noon at o'clock from the residence
Rev. P. NJ. Guthrie. pastor of the Fifth
Avenue Methodist Church, will officiate
and the interment will be made In Oak
wood cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
THE DEATH ROLL.
Mrs. E. ID. Terrell .

Mrs. E. ID. FerfeH.
The remains of Mrs. E. D. Terrell.
who died in valdosta. Ga. Monday
evening, arrived in Montgomery yes
terday morning at $3.50 O'Clock.
The funeral services were held at
$50 o'clock from the First Baptist
Church. Rev. w. J. Elliott officiated
and the interment was made in Oak
wood cemetery.
The pall-bearers were: r. J. Cham
bers, W. B. Davidson. ". C. Cody. F.
G. Hammond, Hub Gambler, Warren T.
Savage and r. p. Stout.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
DAiLY CALENDAR.

The Inter-se Club win enter
tain at q dance this evening
at Oak Park.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12
BERNARD STEINER
ELECTED CASHIER


The Board OF Directors of the Mont.
romery Bank and Trust Company yes
terday elected Bernard Steiner as CASH
Ter OF that bank, which place was re-
Gently made vacant by the death Of the
late r. II. Logan
Mr.. Steiner has been connected with
the bank In the capacity of paying tel
Ter sinces Its organization In 1905
He came to Montgomery in 1875. dus
ring which time he has made many
friends in this city.
Mr.. Steiner is very popular young
man and stands well with the business
community. He is capable. familiar
with ali the details of the bank and
the logical man to succeed Mr.. Logan,
according to the statements OF several
Of the bank officials last night.
Mr.. Steiner was kept busy yesterday
afternoon receiving congratulations
from his many friends on his new ap.
pointmsSt and all wish him well in the
fulfillment OF his new duties.
COME AND SEE US about our
cheap excursion rates to Washington.
Richmond. Norfolk. Asheville, Lake
Toxaway, Hot Springs Henderson
Vile etc. Lowest ever offered. Fast
trains. perfect schedules. Your best
chance Of the season.
John Metcalfe. T. P. A.,
adv.-tf. Mohtgomry Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

Frances Marion Mann, aged 81 years
a we'll respected citizen Of this city,
passed away after a lingering Illness
yesterday shortly after dinner at his
residence, 212 May Street.
MI. Mann was born in South Carroll
ma but has been a resident Of Mont
gomery for the past seventeen years,
during which time he made large
number OF friends. He was an old
Confederate veteran.
The deceased Is survived by his wife,
four sons, Aubrey Mann of Valdosta,
Ca, Hubert. Sanford and Eugene Mann
all of Montgomery, two daughters. Mrs
Joe Brady of Deatsville and Mrs, Emma
Wood of this city, and one brother
Joe Mann. also Of Montgomery.
The funeral services will be held this
afternoon at $3.50 o'clock from the res
sidence, Rev J. NJ. Barnes. pastor OF
the Christian Church, will offieiate and
the interment will be made in Green
wood cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

The whiskey without the Headache
Bottled In Bond
Green hiver
Full Quarts EXP. Paid .. $500. $500
Greil Trading Co., Pensacola. Fla. 2
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Governed BY Women for Girls and Wemsn.

september Is. We stand for chfistian
scholarship. Polish. Not varnish; Merit,
Birmingham and Nashville. second highes{
Typhoid nor Malaria. Twenty ExpezfenQH&
Musie. A Certificate Of Perfect Health
In boarding department. auadrugied N mya
priced school in the South. ADVANTAGES Of
vices of resident graduate nurse. References
NORMAN MOORE, President.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-08-12

James l.. Brunson, the 5-year-old
SON of Mr.. and Mrs. James C. Brunson,
died at the residence of his parents in
Chisholm about $50 o'clock yesterday
morning.
The body was shipped to Hardaway
yesterday afternoon for burial and in
terment.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

Be it remembered that on the 18th
day of March, 1908, A. P. Miller and
Zourie c. Miller executed a certain
Deed of Trust, which is now of recor
in Deed Book 20, ON page 8, in the
office Of the Clerk of the Chancery
Court of Rankin County, Mississippi.
wherein they conveyed to me, Rob-
ert Burns, as Trustee, to secure a
certain Indebtedness therein mens
TONED, to Mrs. Annie McLaurin, the
following described land IN said Ran
kin County. Mississippi, to-wit:
South east quarter and east half
of north west quarter and west half
Of west half of north east quarter,
section II; and east half OF east
half, of north west quarter, section
13; all being in township 5, range
2; also west half of south west quar-
ter, less 20 acres on east side, Sec
ton z; and west half Of west half,
less SO acres ON east side, section
18; all being in township 5, range
8. Also south west quarter and west
half of north west quarter, section
Is, and east half of north east quar-
ter, section IA, all i'm township s.,
range 2 east, known as Lopez tract
Said Indebtedness is now past due
and unpaid, and the said Mrs. Annie
McLaurin has requested me to sell
said land in accordance with the
terms of said Deed OF Trust.
Now therefore, I, the said Trustee,
will, on the 25th day of September,
1909, between the hours of ten o.
clock A. M. and four O'Clock P. M,
i'm accordance with the terms Of said
Deed of Trust, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, at public auction
i'm front OF the Court House door; in
the town of Brandon, Mississippi, i'm
said County, all the land hereinbe-
fore mentioned. / will convey such
title only as is vested I'M me by the
terms of said Deed of Trust
ROBERT BURNS, Trustee
Brandon, Miss, September /, 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.

Ex-parte E. H. Ohleyer, admins
TRAITOR of the estate of John Yoste,
deceased.
In the chancery court of Rankin
county, Mississippi.
To Katie Shook, Chas. Yoste and
all other heirs of John Yoste, de-
ceased: You are hereby cited to ap-
pear at the next regular term of the
chancery court OF Rankin county to
be held at Brandon on the fourht
Monday of September, 1909, then and
there to show cause, ID any, why the
petition OF e. H. Ohleyer, adninfs-
traitor of the estate of John Yoste,
deceased, 10 pay debts should not
be granted as prayed.
JNO. A. GAYDEN,
Chancery Clerk.
August rs, 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
TRUSTEES SALE.

Be 1t remembered that on the 10th
day OF March, 1908, A. p. Miller and
Zourie G. Miller executed certain
Deed OF Trust, which Is now of re-
cord din Deed Book 20, on page 4,
in the office of the Clerk OF the
Ohancery Court of Rankin County,
Mississippi, wherein they conveyed
to me, Robert Burns, as Trustee, TO
secure a certain indebtedness there
Inn mentioned, to the Brandon Bank,
the following described land in said
Rankin County, Mississippi, to-wit:
South west quarter and west half
of north west quarter section ID;
and east half of north east quarter,
section IA, all i'm township 5, range 2
east, known as Lopez tract Souuh
east quarter and east half OF north
west quarter and w IL w IL OF N.
east quarter, section 12;and east half
and east half of north west quarter,
section 13; all being in township
5. range Q: also west half of south
west quarter, less 20 acres on east
side section z; and west half OF west
half, less So acres ON east side,
section IS; all being In township s.,
range 3.
Said indebtedness is now past due
and unpaid, and the said Branond
Bank has requested me to sell said
land i'm accordance with the terms
of said Deed of Trust.
Now, therefore, I, the said Trus-
tee, will, on the 25th day Of Septem-
Der, 1909, between the hours of ten
o'clock A. M. and four O'Clock p M,
in accordance with the terms Of said
Deed of Trust, sell to the highest
bidder for cash, at public auction,
in front of the Court House door, i'm
the town of Brandon, Mississippi, in
said County, all the land hereinbe-
fore mentioned. The right is re-
served to- reject any and all bids. l
will convey such title only as is vest
ed in me by the terms of said Deed
of Trust. This sale is made subject
to a prior Deed of Trust recorded
in Book 70, on page 8, in the office
of the Clerk of the Chancery Court
of Rankin County, Mississippi, to se-
cure an Indebtedness to Mrs. Annie
McLaurinL
ROBERT BURNS, Trustee
Brandon, Miss, September 1, 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS.

The Land and Personal Rolls OF
Rankin county, Miss, for 1909, are
now subject to inspection and cor
rection4 All tax payers are hereby
modified that said ron will be taken
UP by the Board of Supervisos at
their September meeting for final
action and all objections will be heard
art that time
BY order of the board.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CLEARLY.

Health as a general thing Is
good, and weather dry and hot, with
cotton crop fallen off at least 20 or
Is per cent In the past week or ten
days. Late corn is in a critical cond1-
tion-will not make half a crop un-
less it rains in a few days.
Dr's Whitfield and White were pro-
fessional visitors here Monday.
Robert Aills was looking after his
farm interest here Monday.
Our gin is ready for all the cotton
that it can gin. They have ginned
two bales, one for Charlie Russell
and one for ]. M. HemphiH Russell
sold his in Jackson for II 1-5.
Miss Grace Russell, who has been
for some time visiting her brothers,
Charlie and Porter Russell, returned
to her home at Clinton Monday.
Miss Alice Sailing, who is visiting
her niece, Mrs. Allie Russell, visited
her friend Mrs. M. E. Johnson Mon
day.
Glad to see that the interest in
good roads is having the attention Of
our county law makers. We have
good many places that bridges and
canals could be cut with great adj
vantage to- the travelling public. Hope
they will get the support of the citi-
zenship of the county, as it is one of
our greatest needs.
Bro. Sutton filled his appointment
Saturday and Sunday at Hickory
Ridge. Will be preaching again here
next Sunday might at z O'Clock by
Bro. Purvis. Let all come.
We have not called preacher for
next year. and do not have any idea
as to who we will call.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.


The State of Mississippi, Rankin coun-
ty.
To Mrs. Lucy Cox, Beaumont, Tex
as, ]. d. Rankin, Texas, Postoffice
not known, Mrs. Mollie Brown, New
Orleans, La, Seton Brown, Selbert
Brown, SONS of Mrs. Molle Brown,
and B. F. Brown, deceased, non resi-
dents, but whose Rostoffice is UNI
known. heirs at law of D. v. Rankin,
deceased, and all persons having or
claiming any legal, or equitable inter
est in the s acres OF land lying north
OF the Cato and Jackson road, In the
N. w. IA N. w. IA section %, town
ship 3, range 4 east, now occupied
and controlled by the Cato Baptist
church, In said county.
You are hereby commanded to ap-
pear before the Chancery court of
Rankin county, said State, on the
4th Monday in September, 1909, at
Brandon, Miss, to defend the suit of
The Deacons of the Baptist church
at Cato, Miss, wherein you are defen.
dant.
This End day of September, 1909.
JNO. A. GAYDEN,
Chancery Clerk.
Henry & Henry, attorneys for petit
TONERS.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Administrator Notice to Creditors
of Evelin Ellis, deceased:
Letters OF administration having
been granted to L. w. ELLIS, ON the
30th day OF August, 1909. by the
Chancery Court OF the County Of Ran
kin. State OF mississippi, to the UNI
dersigned, upon the estate OF Evelin
Ellis, deceased, notice Is hereby CIV
en- to all persons having claims again
said estate to present same to the
clerk OF said court for probate and
registration, according to law. with
in one year from this date, or they
will be forever barred.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
This the S0th day Of August. 1909.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.

State of Mississippi, Rankin county.
To George Gayden: You are COM
manded to appear before the chan
Gerry court OF the county OF Rankin,
in said state, on the fourth Monday
i'm September, 1909. to defend the
suit OF Mary Jane Gayden, where
I'M you are the defendant.
D., 1909. JNO. A. GAYDEN,
This the 25th day of August, A.
Chancery Clerk.
j. r. East, Solicitor for Complaint
ant.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09

Editor OF Brandon News, Brandon.
Miss. Dear Sir:-Will you be kind
enough to announce through the col
umn OF your paper the fact that
there viii be a meeting Of the Wheat
Growers Association OF Rankin count
at the knights OF Pythias Hall, Pela-
hatchie, Miss, Friday, Sept. 18th, at
1:30 p. m. This Is the same meeting
that was scheduled to take place at
Shiloh ON October 1st.
The Association will endeaver to
have present State Commissioner Of
Agriculture, and possibly several In
stitute speakers. All persons interest
ed I'm planting wheat are respectfully
invited to attend.
w. I'll. BRADSHAW, Pres.
J. J.. WILSON, Secty.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
ron SALE.

Ny home qlace here i'm Brandon.
good house of rooms. about IL
acres OF land, 100 pecan trees, so
OF which are bearing. Near school
One of the most valuable pieces of
property DIM the town A good home
and a bargain for somebody.
Also a small farm of so acres and
very good house of rooms, three
quarters of mile from the school
house. Suitable for truck farming.
J. T. B. BERRY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.

State of Mississippi, county of Ran
kin.
To Matte, Myra Palmer,-negroes
you are commanded to appear before
the Chancery court of the county of
Rankin, in said State, on the 4th day
of September, A D. 1909, to defend
dhuts.
the suit of G. L. Palmer, wherein
you are defendant.
This End dt.y Of September, 1909.
JNO. A. GAYDEN,
Chancery Clerk.
A J. McLaurin, Jr., sol. for compt.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
NOTICE.

Whereas, letters of administration
ON the estate of O. R. Kersh, de-
ceased, i'm the matter of partnership
were on the 4th day of August, 1908,
by a decree of Chancery Court of
Rankin county, issued to w. /.
Kensh, surviving partner. Now,
therefore, all claims against said o.
r. Kersh, deceased, Partnership
must be probated with the Clerk Of
said Chancery Court In one year or
be forever barred.
w. I. KERSH, Administrator.
Henry & Henry, Attorneys.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
A Narrow Escape.

Edgar N. Bayliss. a merchant OF
Robinsonville, Del, wrote: about
two years ago was thin and sick,
and coughed all the time and il T.
did not have consumption,it was near
to 1t. commenced using FoIey's
Honey and Tar. and it stopped my
cough. and ann now entirely well,
and have gained twenty-eight pounds,
all due to the good results from TAX
ing Honey and Tar"
Foley's Kidney Pills cure bachache,
rheumatism. kidney, bladder. and uri-
nary trouble. Do not risk having
Bright's disease or diabetes.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.


State Of Mississippi,
County OF Rankin. Negroes.
To Herbert Smith: You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court OF the County of Rankin,
In said state, ON the 4th Monday Of
September, 1909, to defend the suit
OF Minimize Buchanan Smith. wherein
you are the defendant.
This the 9Th day Of August, A. D.,
1909. JNo. A. GAYDEN. Clerk.
Fl. L. McCaskill. Solicitor.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.
State of mississippi,

State of Mississippi,
County of Rankin. Negroes.
To Louis H. Beverly: You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court of the County of Rankin.
i'm sai dstate, ON the 4th Monday OF
September, 1909, to defend the suit
of Lizzie Beverly wherein you are the
defenrant.
This the 5th day OF August, A. D.,
1909. JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk
Henry e Henry, Solicitors.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1909-09-09
CITATION NOTICE.
Mollie Walls

VS..
Robert Walls. Negroes.
State OF Mississippi, Rankin County
To Robert Walls. You are COM
manded to appear before the Chan
Gerry Court Of Rankin county, in said
state. ON the fourth Monday of Sep
TENDER, 1909, to defend the suit Of
Mollie Walls, wherein you are the
defendant.
JNO. A. GAYDEN, Clerk.
This the Both day of August, 1909.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30

are on Lake Worth will remain
through April.
One of the most elaborate festivities
of the season was the tea given by
Frederick Townsend Martin and e.
Clarence Jones in compliment to Mrs,
Grove. The 60 guests were seated at
IL circular tables, grouped about
center service table which was dec
Grated with, palms. cut flowers and
fruit. The combined orchestras al.
ternated with colored musicians In
program that was prolonged after twi'
light, when the lights were turned
on. Guests included Mr.. and MRS.
Henry NJ. Flagler. Lady Clifford II
Chudleigh, Mrs. Poutney Bigelow, the
Rev. DIR. and Mrs. George Morgan
Ward, Mrs. E. H. Slater, Miss Gwynne,
Miss Bigelow. Mr.. and Mrs. X. Liv'
ingston Beekman, Mr.. and Mrs. Delos
o. Wickham, Mr.. and Mrs Eugene M
O'Neill, Mr.. and Mrs. Wayne Mac
Veagh, DR.. and Mrs. Daniel Karsner
Col and Mrs. Willis Seaver Paine, W.
Mcneil Rodewald Miss Rodewald
Miss Marion Stoddsrd. Miss Mac
veagh, Seth Barton French, Col. j.
M. Schoonmaker, John ]. Sinclair
Mrs. Frederic Sterry. Mrs. Leland
Sterry. Mr.. and Mrs. Charles |. Cragin
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
HUSBAND IS DOPE
! fIENO, WOMAN
BARBER Says
SILLY UNDER DRUGS INFLu.
ENcE. CRUEL AS EFFECT
WEARS OBJECTS DIVORCE AS
DO OTHER ABUSED WIVES.

Mrs. Lila +. Lane. the only woman.
barber in Detroit, was granted di
vorce from her husband. William &
Lane, also "A barber, by Judge Muir
ply. Monday afternoon.
Lane has shop al Toledo and Me-
Kinstry-ayes.. and when under the
influence of laudanum. To the use II
which he was addicted, his wife tes-
flfied. she worked ih the shop. In
that way she learned the trade She
said her husband bought % cents
worth of~laudanum day. While un.
der the influence OF the drug he was
filly, she said, but when coming out
OF II he was ugly ana abused her. She
said he beat her frequently. shot DIT
her twice. and struck her with an iron
picture frame.
The decree granted the wife prov
ides that the husband shall not re-
marry for two years
The spooning days of Wilbren and
Maggie Spooner ended soon after their
marriage in 1902, and Wilbren started
going about with other women, the
wife testified. They were living In
Utica, Mich, at the time OF their mar
rage, but removed tc Detroit. The
change did Wilbren no good. soon his
support ceased, Mrs. Spooner said, and
finally he left her. He Is also a bar.
Der. and works In an Adams-ave. shop.
Mrs. Spooner was promised a divorce
and the husband will be restrained
from marrying again for two years.
Elsie Wallace Black. sttuesque
brunette with deep, musical voice.
said that her husband. Robert, now
living in Chatham, Ont. had all ne
could do TO support himself. and left
her and their four children to ge;
along as best they could. She came
TO Detroit FIVE years ago. found homes
for the children. and supports herself
as a saleswoman. She will get de-
cree.
He threw whole bushel OF pota.
toes az me-" testified Emma Peystnn.
in asking for decree from her hUg.
band. William.
One AT time or collectively" in
quiried the Judge.
"All in a bunch" Mrs. ?c::oo an
swarcd
Breargo OF her husbands cruelty,
leave him In 1907, but said that for
two years before that be had not sup
ported her. Decree in 30 days.
story OF plain desertion was that
told by Addie Marie Bedford. who
was granted divorce from William
Bedford.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
ATTEMPTS To
HIT ROOSEVELT
INSANE sTEERAGE PASSENGERS
is SEIZED BY SAILORS AND
PLACED IN IRONS.

LONDON. March 30-Guseppe los
Il, steerage passenger. attempted 10
assault ex-President Roosevelt. on the
steamer Hamburg. according to a dis
patch from Horta. The attempt was
frustrated and the would-be assailant
placed in irons.
Soon after the steamship was los
ing sight OF America Tosti broke from
his companions in the steerage and
started for the upper deck. where
Roosevelt was standing with Kermit
Roosevelt, his son.
He has let them take away my
child, Tosti is said to have shouted
in English. Now he shall pay for it,. "
Sailors seized Tosti, quickly mas
tered him and carried him below. The
incident, il is stated, is known only
to Mr.. Roosevelt and a few of his fel.
low passengers.
Tosti, after his Imprisonment, refus-
ed to eat. crying Roosevelt is trying
TO poison me-
The ships doctor must now taste
all food offered to fosti before he Will
eat II.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-03-30
ADMIRAL CONVERSE
TAKEN BY DEATH

WASHINGTON, March 30.-Mes-
sages of coincidence are being receiy.
ed today by the family OF Rear AID
miral Geo A. Converse. who died at
his home last night from uraemic pois.
oning. He was confined to his bed
only few days. Although placed on
the retired list several years ago the
admiral was in active service when
he died, being president of the board
OF construction of the navy depart
ment. Previous TO this he was head
of the bureau Of ordnance.
His service TO the navy was largely
Identified with torpedoes and torpedo
boats. While he was inspector OF ord
nance at the naval torpedo station
Newport, r. l., smokeless power was
introduced into the navy.
A prominent naval officer, in speak
ing of Admiral Converse, declared that
his Influence In the navy had been far
reaching. and that his career was in
some way without parallel. one of
these being that he served as head
OF three important bureaus.
His wife, who was Miss Blood OF
New York, and his two unmarried
daughters. Maud and Olga, were with
him when he died. Two other daugh-
tiers survive.