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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
MATTHEws-CLANroN.
Granddaughter of Governor Chapman
 WM Wed.

Grsnadaushter of Governor Chapman
 Wu Wed.
 Huntsville, March 5.-(Special. J. Cards have been sent out by Mrs. Juliet c. Cianton Tor the marriage of her daughter. Mary Turner clanton. and MT. John V. Matthews. a we'll known young banker of this city.
 Miss C1anton is one of tho most pop ular young women in Huntsville. She is . granddaughter of the late 0ever- nor Reuben Chapman of Alabama and is highly educated and accomplished. The wedding will occur during the lat ter part of April.
 One of the most interesting social events of tho week was . concert in the Elk Theatre last night in which the members of Miss McCormick's orches- tra participated. Those on the pro- gram were Misses Hunter and McBrien, Prof. E. T. Mingels and MT. Ondri- cek. The concert was given under the auspices of the ladies of the First Presbyterian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Organize . Crusade,

New York. March 5.-The New York sunragettes have organized a crusade for the furthering of their propaganda among the newspaper men who worR on the morning papers. The opening meeting of what promises to be long campaign is to be held on Park Row. near Brooklyn Bridge. on Tuesday at 2:20 o'clock in the morning. Tn. suf- fragettes will gather in automobiles and half dozen speakers will make a vigorous demand for "votes for wo- men,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
A POLITICAL sERENADE.

Foraker, Burton and Dick Are Hon.
 Ored in Washington,
 Washington, March 5.-Former Sem ator Foraker. his successor, Senator Burton. and Senator Dick, all of Ohio, and Representative Goebel of Cinctn- natl were serenaded tonight by the Young Mems Blaine Repu blican Club. of Cincinnati. Each responded to the reception by making a brief speech from their front door steps
 In the afternoon a luncheon was served to the club at the residence of John R. Mclean. One of the features of the luncheon was that a part of the service was by prominent young socie- ty women of this city. one of whom was Mrs. Nicholas IIongworth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
PUBLIC PLAYGROUND
AN ASSOCIATION IN MOBILE IS 0R-
 GANIZED.
Committee Is Appointed To Confer With School Board To Secure Right To Use Certain
 School Grounds.

Mobile. March 5.-(Special)-At an enthusiastic meeting in the rooms of the Commercial Club this afternoon, the Mobile Public Fairgrounds Asso- citation was organized with John Craft as chairman. and John Mitchell, sec- retary. these being temporary officers. a committee being appointed to report back and nominate permanent officers.
 A committee was also appointed to draw up constitution and bylaws and another committee was appointed to confer with the school board and se- cure the right to use certain sch ol grounds to inaugurate playgrounds and later the municipality and county will be called on to aid in the move ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
CABINET LIST
 IS CONFIRMED Senate Hears From the
 President. TAFT NAMES ASSOCIATES Objection Is Raised to Meyer and
 Nagel. Tillnan Says New secretary of Navy i "a Liar," But Does Not
 Protest Against

Washington. March 5.-Promptly at IF o'clock today viee-President sher- man called the Senate to order after Chaplain Hale had delivered an im- pressive invocation. the roll was call- cd and committee appointed to call upon the President and notify him that the Senate was organized and ready for business.
 The session attracted q large gath ering in the galleries and throughout the brief proceedings much interest was centered upon the new Senators who were In the places assigned to them for the first time.
 The Cherokee strip" as a part of the Democratic side on the extreme right hand of the Vtce-President Is known. was rendere ed interesting by the location there of Senator Root, hmonE the new Senators It'is in this portion ox the Senate that are located the in- surgents." the new Republican Sena- tors who are not altogether pleased with their committee assignments and who are inclined in retaliation to at times revolt from the policies of tho majority.
 After prayer the journal was read and then Senator Lodge suggested that there was no record to show the pres ence of a quorum In the Senate of the Sixty first Congress.
 After the roll call had been com pletsd resolution was adopted and Benators Gallinger and Culberson were appointed a committee to walt upon the President.
 Senators Smith of Maryland and Chamberlain Of Oregon, both of whom were prevented from reaching the Sen- ate in time to be sworn in yesterday, took the oath of office.
 Senator Penrose stated that his col league, Senator Knox. had sent his re- signation as United States Senator to the Governor of Pennsylvania and asked that his name be stricken from the roll of the Sixty-nrst Congress. it having just been called by the clerk. The vfce-President ordered that this should be done.
 On motion of Mir. Hale at 1z:20 the Senate took a recess until 80 D. m. to permit the notification committee to perform its dnties. <
 Appointments by Taft.
 At 1:30 o'clock the Senate reassem- bied and Senator Gallinger announced that the President would immediately send in 6 communication. The Presi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
RAGE TRACK BILL.
After Spirited Debate Texas Ses
 P0RHeR MeaaupA

Passes Measure.
 Austin, Tex. March 5.-After an en- tire day and until late tonight devoted to debate. at times spirited. the Senate of the State Legislature at midnight passed. by vote of 19 to II, the House bill prohibiting betting of any kind at race tracks In Texas.
 Efforts were made to enact a substf- tute measure permitting betting through the pari-mutuel system but this failed. A majority report of the Judiciary Committee, to whom the bill was referred. favored the substitute bill. while the minority urged the pas- sage of the House bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
TOM BROWN HELD.
Tennessee Man Accused of Breach os
 

IGHHeBHee Man AcCused of HrnnNh ne
 Trust.
 Huntsville. March 5.-(speciaI. )- Charged with seduction and breach of promise. Tom Brown of Warren County. Tenn. fs held in the city prison In Huntsville for the Sheriff of Warren County, Tenn, where warrants for the arrest Of the young man have been pro. cured.
 Brown stated after being arreste ed that the woman in the case is of ex- cellens family. that he loves her and she loves him and he would have mar ried her if her father had allowed 1t He said he is still anxious to do the right thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Huntsville Drugxist CIe,ea.

Huntsville. March s.-(SpeciaI. J. Proceedings in bankruptcy were insti. tuted in the United States Court against '. D. Whitfield. a drug dealer. who has been in business here during the last few months. Referee Jera Murphy of the bankruptcy court has taken charge of the assets and closed the loora of the Whitfield pharmacy. Orr. Phillips Co. of Nashville. and other gooners represented by Judge Paul Speake are the petitioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
DESPERATE BURGLAR
REPLIED TROUSERS IN PREsENCE
 OF OWNER.
J. W. Gray, . Patent Medicine Vendor Ia Mobile, Has . ThriIIinG and Very Uupleasant Experience.
 Negro Makes Escape.

Mobile. March 5-(Special. )-Awak-
 ening to ind q negro with a revolver pointed at him. J. W. Gray, a patent medicine vendor. was forced to stand by and see his trousers rifed of all their contents. and see the negro leave the house. but once the negro had de- parted. MT. Gray followed him to the outside. where q desperate struggle took place the negro finally escaping.
 Mfr Gray. with his wife. were ocu- pyfnE room at 13 North Joachim Street, between Dauphin and St. Fran els Streets. and about ! o'clock this Mrs Gray discovered some one in the room.
 Quickly awakening her husband. he ieaped from the bed. only 10 be GOV erad by the negro. who told him if he moved he would kill him. The negro then took Mir. Gray's trousers, and opening a front window. went into the streets. Mir. Gray followed, and grab ping a chair from the gallery. he threw 1t at the negro, knocking him to the ground. He then ran for the negro and struck him. the negro retaiiating by placing the pistol against MT. Gray's cheek and pulling the trigger, the revolver snapping. She negro then struck Mir. Gray two violent blows. and his cheek and forehead show severe cuts where the butt of the revolver struck him. The negro then backed off. and pointing the pistol at MT. Gray. left the scene.
 The police were notified and several men were sent from the station and an was begun. It was found that the negro entered the room Q side window and when his tracks were followed. the trousers of MT. Grey were found several feet away from the house. rified. about $40 being taken from them The negros shoes were also found near where the scuffie took place and are In the hands of the police.
 Mir. Gray gives q good description of his assailant and arrests may follow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
SPENDS QUIET DAY.
Colonel Roosevelt Takes Daily Exercis,
 in the Woods.

oyster Bay. N. Y, March 5.-Colonel Roosevelt's first day as 6 private citi- zen was spent in a decidedly quiet manner at his home at Sagamore Hill.
 Notwithstanding the cold wind of to- day MT Roosevelt was out early and took his daily exercise in the woods. His day was interrupted by calls from @ score of newspaper representatives to secure an interview. At first he refus- ed to talk. Finally. however. he con- sented to say a few words and made the first public announcement of the date and steamer on which he is to de- part for Africa, which Is March 23, by the steamer Hamburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
MURDER CASE POSTPONED.
Judge semmea's Illness Prevents Sea,
 sfon of Court.

sion of Court.
 Mobile, March 5-(Special. .)-OwinR to the illness of Judge o. J. Semmes. of the City Court. the case of Louisa Adams. negress. charged with the murder of John Johnson. also colored set for trial today, went over until the judge has regained his health sum- ciently to hear the case.
 The negress. 1t Is charged. stabbed and killed Johnson during a quarrel Johnson was found dead beside a fence near the home of the Adams woman. and she was connected with the case through witnesses who. it Is said. will testify to a serious quarrel be- tween the man and woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
KINGS TRAIN DELAYED.
Wreck Hold. Up Edv.ra,. ,.

London. March 6.--When King Ed ward left this city for Biarritx tbi. morning. the special train on which he was travelling was delayed for half an hour at Bocley. about ten miles out or London, owing to interruption or tramc caused by collision of two which two persons were killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Trucking Not Damaged,

Norfolk. Va. March 5-The damage to trucking in this vicinity by reason of the freeze Thursday night. Is not considered serious. The high winds prevailing saved all but the more deli cate plants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
w. ID. Rountree Dead.

Norfolk. Va. March 5-W. D. Roun- tree, aged S2 years, and for years prominent in the cotton brokerage bus. mess of Norfolk. died tonight. follow ing a protraeted illness. He was well known throughout the cotton world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Carolina Portland Cement
 Company
 ATLANTA, GA.
NORTH GERMAN LLOYD,

Fast Express Service. PLYMOUTH-CHERBOU
 10 A. M Csciile March 23 Kais. wm. II. April K. Wm.D.Gr. Mar. 30 lKronprinz wm.,
 April .13 Twin-Serew Passenger Service. BREMEN DIRECT-10 A. M Gneisenau March II scharnhorst March 25 'Calls at Plymouth and Cherbourg.
 April ....1 Mediterranean Service. GIBRA-.T<-- Al APLES-GENOA
 Sailing h II A. M P Irene March 6l"Neckar March 20 K. Albert March 1SIsarbarossa March 27 'omish Algiers and Genoa tOmits Algiers North German Lloyd Travellers Checks.' Oeirtehs a Go. Agents, 5 Broadway, N. Y.,
 or any Local Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
BARK GOES ASHORE.

The Victor is Pulled or and Towed
 Into Port.
 Mobile, March 5.-The Norwegian bark Victor. 1850 tons bound from New Orleans to Gulfport, Miss, went ashore in the east channel of Ship Is- land.
 Aid was summoned from here and the tugs Nimrod and Claude went to her assistance. succeeded in pulling her off and towing her into Mobile Bay for survey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
CUBAN GIRL SUICIDES.

Miss JemenE Sets Fire To Her Gar
 ments.
 Tampa, Fla, March 5.--Miss Maria Jemenn a beautiful young Cuban girl IS years of age. applied a match to her garments which she had saturated with kerosene. She died in great az ony 0 few hours later
 The girl was said to have quarreled with her sweetheart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
We have earuo ef the celebrated VULCAN E CE ENT

Now discharging at Pensacola. and will make special prices for immediate shipment. ex vessel discharging. to en- able all buyers to stock up with this Cement at extremely satisfactory prices, for carload lots and less. and in,view of the market price having already in- creased. and still further increase be- ing expected. you should not lose this opportunity of purchasing the best and most favorably known Cement on the American market.
 Telegraph us collect for price while vessel is discharging as price will be higher after Cement goes on storage,
 Also get our special prices on Key stone" Lime. Acme" Plaster. Apex" Wood Fibre Plaster. High Grade Ready Roofing. Tared Felt Roofing. Carbolineum Wood Preserver, etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

There is Only One "BRoMO QUININE" That is LAXATIVE PROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of K. W. GROVE. Used the World over to Cure a Cold in One Day. 25c. sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Col. c. F. Toneeray Dead.

Bristol, Tenn. March 5.-A special from Elfzabethton. Tenn, says: Col
 Charles F. Tonceray. former member of the Tennessee Legislature, and q prominent capitalist and promoter. died very suddenly here tonight, aged 7a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

When Dry, Drink Pep-To-Lac.
 A delicious refreshing. thirst ouenching beverage-contains no dope" or heart sttmulant, 5 cents at all fountains. Wed-Sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06
Amcn fnr WerIer

Madrid. March 5-GeneraI weyler former Minister of War, has been of- feFed the captain seDeralcy of Cata- lorbi&s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

I months, burned to death there this morning in a fire which destroyed their home. The origin of the ire is un- known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

Like pure gold. Our cottom ~.aa meal mixture.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

It takes IS per cent. acid phosphate, Q per cent. cotton seed meal and mu- riate of potash to produce cur csttoz seed meal mixture.
 MARKS q GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

Three Burned to Death.
 Columbus, Ga. March 5.-A special from Hamilton says three negro chii. dren. ranging in age from years to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-06

''Puffed out very full at the back" Is the Paris decree for the hair.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
SAN FRANCISCANS MAKE
PERILOUS ALPINE TRIP
Taken Over Dangerous Climb
by Holmes TraveIogue

Several hundred San Franciscans
made the periIous and thrilling ascent
Of the Gross Glockner OF the Austrian
Alps last night. with Wright Kramer
as guide and Christian Science hall as
the starting point. Fortunately there
We're no casualties. though. through
the medium Of many motion pictures
and superbly cOlOred slides. the fas-
cinated audience Of mountain climbers
missed no thrill Of the undertaking
and none Of the grandeur to glimpse
which the traveller in the old way
risked life and limb
The marvelousiy pictured mountain
climb came as the climax to the sec
ond OF the Burton Holmes series of
travelOgues. The subject was Vienna.
but the lecturer carried his hearers TO
All the most interesting points in Aus
tria- Vienna was shown TO be a more
dignined city than Berlin, with palaces
and public buildings of imposing archi-
lecture. even though the streets are
stiI sprinkled in the amusing and
primitive method Of d century ago
The Vienna traveloRue viii be re-
peated again tonight and tomorrow
afternoon at Christian Science hall
Thursday evening the subject viii be
Paris.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
TFlLSSTORY OF HIS
$1,6OO,OOO FRAUD
Man Who Operated Enormous
System of Wholesale For
gerry Takes Stand
Early Dupes Forced Him to
Fleece Others to RecOup
Their Losses

CHICAGO, May 3.-Peter Van Wis
sengen, the former real estate man.
who is serving a sentence for forgery
amounting to $500 900, completed the
story of his 20 years of crime before
Referee in Bankruptcy Wean here to-
day.
Van Vlissengen was questioned again
as to his relations with Bernard Ro
senberg and Maurice Resented. the
Chicago finaneiers. who. he declared
forced him to carry on more forgeries
in order to pay back what he had
fleeced from them after he had con-
fessed his practices to them in 1904.
He named several men whom he had
told Rosenberg and Resented that he
was victimizing.
"Rosenfeld particularly was hound
ing me to death for money" said Van
than was safe for any of US.
Did you tell Rosenberg and Rosen
field how you made the forgeries and
about the electric light system that you
used?"
How much forged paper did you
redeem between the years. 1901 and
1902
About $1,000. 900 in bogus paper"
when you paid Rosenfeld and Ro-
senberg money did they return you
specified paper?"
Van vlissengen said that Rosenfeld
and Rosenberg had returned to him
$4,000 worth of forged paper during
the last four years.
How much of this paper did you
reissue?''
Il don't know"
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
CAST OF CHARACTERS
In Roman Drama
Constantine"

Constantine. William H. johnson, OF
Sylvester, sovereign pontiff ..........
...- William I. o Shaughnessy, IL
Maxentius, the last pagan emperor of
Rome. $500. Michael E, Griffith, 'sS
Horatius, a robleman of the court of
Maxentius. Gerald P. Beaumont, OF
Claudius, arch plotter against Constan-
tine. Edmond S. Lowe, 10
Twins
Flavius, Christian officer under Max.
entius. ..... Peter j. Dunno. 81
varrus, a pagan officer under Con-
stantine. $500, Harry E. wilcox, so
orontes, tool of Claudius. .........
..........A A. Cecil Posey, II
sophistus, a pagan philosopher
... Desmond B. Gallagher, IL
Patrierchus, an aged Christian abiding
at Rome . Charles D. South, A. M, OIL
Sons of Patriarchus in the army of Con-
stantine-
Marcus. ....... James R. DAILY, 90
Paulus. ............ Leo I. Lynch, Is
Lucilius 49, Robert wickersham, "A
Thyre7s, captain under Constantine.
.....Ber Bernard A. Budde, 10
sestertius, spy and infcrmer. ..,....
..........-..G George j. Mayerle Is
Severus, a guide of the catacombs.-. -
............w William I. Barry. 10
Junius, venerable follower of the gods
..-............H Henry Howard, IL
Sons of Junius-
Julius. .........E Eugene McCahill, Is
Petrus. ...... Frederick oDea, IL
TulIus, a Roman officer. ........
Joseph J. Hartman, IA
vicinius, & Maxentian courtier.
Observation-Disclosures. Albert Newlin, II
vitellus, Roman dandy ....-.......
............W William J. Dryer, Il
Gaibritus. a spy of Mazentius, disguised
as Gallo ohieftain Seth 7. Heney, II
Germanus, leader OF the Goths. ..
Observation-Disclosures. George Z. Zorb, IL
Roman soldiers
Antonius ....-....... Ralph ]. Scherzer
sextus ......-,. Robert z. Bronson, IL
Curtius. ............ Raine Bennett, IL
Agiles, Roman messenger. .....-....,..
............G George ]. Mayerle, 10
Dacian, a captain. ...-....,-..-....
... Lawrence P. Fernsworth. Is
Sentinel .........w William B. Hirst, 10
Soldiers, pages, heralds, barbarians, cour-
tiers, etc.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04

distinguished himself by fine elocution,
a sinister reading of his lines and deep
plotting proclivities: George J. May
erie, who as Sestertius was craven and
cringing and the spy upon the Chris
tians huddled in terror in the cata-
combs. Seth T. Heney as a Gallo
chieftain was another excellent charac-
terization, and indeed the entire cast
was well trained and intelligent. Viii
liam H. Johnson of the class of 1904
was the best of all, though, of course,
he had the best part-that of Constan-
tine, the victor chieftain of Christian
ity. He made noble picture and de-
ported himself with deep sincerity and
much grace.
Following are the officials of the
senior dramatic club, under whose di-
rection the play was produced:
President and stage director George c. Fox
assistant business MISREPRESENTATION l. Barry
10: Edmond S. Lowe, 10: assistant stage d.
rector. Desmond 3. Gallagher. -: stage man
ager. Daniel j. Tadish, IL; assstants-John j.
Irilarry, II; George l.. Duffy, -: Paul f.
Mayer. II: Herbert L. Genahl. II; Charles
Skews. -: Harden y. Barry II: Mamie e.
Reams, 'l3: electrician. Rev. Richard H. Bell
S. J.. assistant, Prof. Joseph Fernandez: light
operator. Joseph Hebring. II; costumer John .
Waddeli. A. NJ. OIL musical director. Prof
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
GERMAN MILITARY MAN
SHOWN THE PRESIDE
Major Won Livonus Making Tour
on Orders of Emperor

Major Won Livonus. military attache
at the German embassy at Washington.
D. c., was shown through the Presidio
Yesterday morning by Colonel John A.
.Lundeen.
Major Won Livonus was sent to the
coast by order Of Emperor William to
get acquainted with the advanced ideas
Of coast defenses.
He has already visited San Diego
nd Los Angeles and last night left
for Puget sound TO visit the posts at.
that point.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
caacombs given performance

missed yesterday in the United States district
court The dismissal asked for in view
of the recent decision of the United States
supreme court. holding that that section of the
immigration law unconstitutional
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04

Don't fail TO attend the free excur-
sion and auction sale OF 200 camping
lots Sunday May 3. George L. Dealey
& Co. -auctioneers. 129 Suffer street.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04
ASK BANK sTATEMENT-rb

missioners yesterday issued call for the
statements of all state banks The call comes
on exactly the day as that of the con-
trOller of the currency the first time in the
history of The state bank commission
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04

DELoRME CASE DRoPPED-The action
brought by the United States government
against Madame Blanche Delorme for harbor-
ing a woman for immoral purposes was dis
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04

j. ScherZer. lS assistants-AIbert Newlin II:
Lewis B. Ford. 10; Edward j. Mccarthy II;
rice T. Doolng. 90; press agents-WaIter p
Crowley. -; Lawrence p. Fernsworth. 10: Rob
ert L. McCabe, 10; Robert +. Murphy IL
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1909-05-04

Milans, Chips, Jap Straws and
heavy Braids = small shapes,
medium shapes, large shapes
extreme and conservative styles
mot one worth less than Sl25,
and from that up to $175. Your
choice of all at Csc.
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