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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
GRAND THEATRE SOON TO OPEN w. A. Mattice Is New
 Manager. sUCCEEDS JACK Y0UNGS First Attraction Will Be "AcFad-
 den's tlats." Bookings Have Been Arranged To Give MOntgomerians Best Offerings on Southern Tour-Curtain
 Rises September ?.

The rendition of "MacFadden's september 2. will mark the opening of the theatre season in Montgomery. Under the management of W. A. Mat tice. the house will open this year. with bookings already arranged which promise to Montgomerians attractions of the first order for the season.
 Mir. Mattice, Wells new manager, has taken charge of the theatre with in the past week, to succeed Jack foungs, last years manager, and al- ready the affairs of Montgomery's leading show house are so shaped as to be in readiness for the coming season. whose beginning is so near at hand.
 Since the developments at the At lanta conference of Southern showmen. when the "open door" policy was re- 5ectej-mainly, 1t is thought, through the influence of MT. Wells himself 1t is assured that the Klaw and Err langer productions will constitute the entire bulk of the shows to be offered at the Grand during the 1909-'10 season. The -Klaw and Erlanger actors are those who are already familiar to Montgomery play goers through past association and reputa- association will offer nothing, 1t Is anticipated, but pleasure to local theatre patrons.
 The main bookings of the Grand will be announced in few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Amba.sador Buys Road.

Chicago. H., Aug. 26.-The Record Herald today prints a dispatch from Mexico City, asserting that United States Ambassador David E. Thomp- son has bought for approximately $10.- ea0.o0O in gold the Pan-American Rail- road. the only line running from the North to the Central American border The dispatch says that Ambassador Thompson will remain in Mexico per- manently, although he has announced his intention of resigning his diplo- matic post.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

ions of importance to the Canal Zone. but it's essential feature Is the aboli- ton of the present commission and plac- Ing of the construction of the great waterway in the hands of a chief en- gineer and a director, and the respon- sibility for the management Of tho Canal Zone in the hands of a Governor.
 In its general features the proposi- ton has the approval or Secretary of War Dickinson.
 An Isthmian Canal Commissionership is considered a pretty good office as it pays $14,000 per annum. Mir. Black burn has been filling the place of Civil Governor during his connection with the Commission and has. 1t Is said. made a splendid record.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
BIG BARN BURNS.
Horse, Mule and Contents Destroyed
 No Insurance.

Horse, Mule and Contents Destroyed
 No Insurance.
 Lafayette. Aug. 25.-(Special. )-The barn of Mrs. z. Schuessler was discov- cred to be burning between and 5 o'clock this morning. The flames were too far advanced to be extinguished, and the barn with It's contents, in- cluding a horse and a mule, were en- tirely consumed. There was no in surance. The barn was situated close to the dwelling. and the latter was in danger for some time.
 A trip through Chambers and Ram doIph Counties this week enables one to speak from observation of the con- dition of the crops. They are every where suffering for want of rain. and a hot dry wind Is causing cotton to shed its forms freely. In Randolph, the weed will average two-thirds the Hrmal size. moderately well-fruited, blooming to the top. Corn is excellent, and a large area planted. In Cham bers, cotton will average only about half normal size. and not we'll fruited Corn fairly good. and more planted than last year. Everywhere a consid- erable area Is planted in peas, which are doing wei, but need rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
POLICE MAKE RAID
FIND QUANTITY OF WHISKEY IN
 EPPERs0N,s STORE.
Agent of Police Buys Liquor and seiz- ure Is Immediately Made First Find Under
 Fuller BilI.

Police officers last night raided the place of E. A. Epperson. at sos North Decatur Street and found dray load of wines, whiskies. beer and other H. quors, which weer seized. It Is al- legged that w. D. Cobb, clerk in the employ of Epperson, made sale of intoxicating liquor to an agent of the police, who at once informed his su- perior officers, with the result that the raid was at once determined upon.
 In the raid the officers seized one cask of beer, two drums of whiskey, one drum of gin, one case of bonded goods, five extra bottles of whiskey and some absinthe or similar liquor.
 Epperson and his clerk, Cobb, were both arrested charged with violating the prohibition law. The search and seizure is the first made since the Full Ter bill became a law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

tried about Montgomery on a small scale. 1t has proven highly successful. demonstrating the unusual adaptability of the soil to such purposes. Cabbage. strawberries, onions. cucumbers, egg plant. beans, tomatoes, cantaloupes. sweet potatoes. Irish potatoes. water melons, asparagus, caulifower, Eng fish peas, beets. lettuce. green pepper, and other vegetables can be grown at a large profit. Fruits of all kinds thrive in the soil of Montgomery County. while oceans and other nuts produce plentifully.
 In this section of the State the farm CT Is able to work practically the year round producing during the late fall and winter months. Seldom Is there loss of time on account of extreme weather.
 The Gardens will be opened to en- courage as far as possible the small, thrifty truck farmer. catering to the demands of a city. In case the crops are tGo large for the city market, a railroad running near the plat will. In all probability. put In a siding. that the surplus may be sent to the North ern markets. The gardens themselves are within easy access of the city by team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
NEW YORK CoFFRE MARKNT

opened steady at unchanged prices to an advance of points in sympathy with the partial advance of 1-4 franc at Havre. Much of the business was in the shape Of exchanges from Septem- Der to later months in preparation for the first September notice day on Fri day and In the late trading near months, rather easier in sympathy with the spot situation and Rs a result of liuuidation. The close was steady at a decline of points on August, but generally unchanged to points high CT. Including 10000 switches the bus ber closed at 5.So to 5.SS; December at s.S0 and July at 6.46.
 Spot quiet; Rio. No. '. i:4: santos quiet; Cordova. 8 l-2 to 1S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
CONDITIONS ARE GOOD.
Banks of South ana West OVerfiOwll
 NNffh Nancy


 Washington, Aug. Zo- Western banks and those of the interior generally are oVertiowing with money. They can get along with little ald from Eastern banks.
 This Is the view of Acting Secretary of the Treasury Norton, wno has just returned from Beverly, where he had conference with she President.
 Any talk indicating that the banks are pressed for money with which to move the crops seems to be discounted by this view of the acting secretary
 The banks of the South were in- cluded by Mir. Norton when he describ- ed those of the country generally as be- ing in excellent condition.
 officials of the ofhce of Comptroller of the Currency hold that no better ev- idence of the prosperous condition of the country can be found than the banks. They point out that not for two months has there been failure Of @ national bank. The failure of one of them was due to embezzlement of oficials. It was a small institution in Michigan. No fear of hard times seems to assail the banks. as was the case about two years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Gray ia Commissioner,

Atlanta. Ga.. Aug. 25.-Joseph F. Gray, of Savannah. today took the oath of office as Railroad Commissioner. in succession to s. G. McLendon, who was removed by the Legislature fol- lowing suspension by former Governor Hoke Smith for cause. It Is announced that McLendon will institute proceed ings to have Gray busted as Commits sioner on the ground that his removal by the Legislature was illegal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Turlxey Rninea TariF

Cologne. Aug. 25.-The Constantine. pie correspondent of The CNogne Ga zette telegraphs that the Turkish Min sster of Finance announces that the Government within ten days will begin negotiations with the powers relative to increasing the import duties in Fur key from II to 14 per cent. It Is ex- pected that this measure will yield an annual Income of 100000 Turkish pounds after which a loan of 1000, 900 Turkish pounds will he issued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
wr;ght in Berlin

Berlin. Aug. 25--Qryiife Wright is making his final preparations for the aeroplane flights that he will under take shortly at the Templehof pa-
 rade grounds. His machine was today transferred from the military aero-
 nautic headquarters at Tegel to the parade grounds, where an enormous crowd gathered to watch the compile ton of the arrangements. When Mir. |. Wright appeared, he was given an ova- ton. He said that 1t probably will be dys before he would undertake to fly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
s.hw.h fin New Orleans,

New Orleans, Aug. 25.-Charles M. Schwab, president of the United States Steel Corporation, reached New Or leans this morning on a special train from Houston, Texas. MT. Schwab missed connections with the regular train at Houston last night by an hour or more. He immediately ordered a special and his train was given the right of way. AS a result it came in- to New Orleans close On the trail of the regular express
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
First RaIe in Green.boro.

Greensboro. Aug. 25-- Special --The first bale of new cotton. crop of 1909- 10, was brought to the Greensboro mar ket by B. w. Coleman. on the evening of August 25. It weighed 400 pounds and was classed good middling and sold to Turner & Morgan for IF 1-2 cents. The crop in this section is being injur- ed by the long continued drought. espe- cially in the sandy ands: also in many parts of the prairies tho dry weather Is causing the ground to crack badly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Cxar Patron to Aeronnuts

St. Petersburg. Aug. 25.-Emperor Nicholas has accepted the post of pat ron to the Aero Club of St. Petersburg which consequently will hereafter be qualified as imperial. He has donat- ed a large sum of money to the club. at the same time permitting four Grand Dukes to be enrolled as honorary mem bers. Grand Duke Michael Alexandra witch is honorary president of the club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
DOZEN NOT sATIsFIEn.
Commandant of Marines Wants Inves-
 tlGatfOu.

Commandant of Marines Wants Inres-
 flgation.
 Annapolis Md. Aug. 2b.-Charles A. Doyen, the present commandant of marines and the ranking officer at the marine school of application when young James N. Sutton lost his life, has demanded an investigation of his conduct of the command of the school at that time.
 Colonel ,Doyen today went to Wash ington to see the Navy Department au- lthorities regarding his demand for u naval board of investigation of the charges against him which were em- bodied in the minority report of Con- mander Hood. senior member of the Sutton court of inquiry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Dian. Fe.t,x. Funeral.

dollars for dinner with liquid re- treatments" to be served at his fu- neral, was among the bequests in the will of the late Albert H. Karutz filed today for probate. To make suIs that his wishes shall be carried out. Karutz stipulated that heirs who failed to att tend the funeral banquet should be dis uualifad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Hermann May E.cnne.

Portland, Ore, Aug. 25.-Francis J.. Heney announced today that he would not prosecute the land fraud cases against Binger Hermann, former Com missioner of the General Land Ofice. He said the matter now rests with At torney General Wickersham. Federal officials say they rather expect many of the old Oregon land fraud indict- ments may be dismissed, including those against Hermann.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Russians Threaten Trouble

St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.-!The tuial of the men charged with complicity in the murder in Finland three years az of Deputy Hertzenstein was resumed at Teriokl. Finland, today. Members of the League of Russian People threaten to create a disturbance and to preserve order a detachment of Finnish police has been sent down to Terioki from Viborg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Plan Flying Attack

is considering a proposal made by Eph- raim, the prefect of Teheran. to lead a flying detachment to clear the country of the robbers infesting 1t. This de- tachment will consist of 400 cavalry men and 250 infantrymen. all picked from the soldiers who took part in the recent capture of Teheran and from the Cossacks of Colonel Liakhoff's brigade The operations will be directed princi- pally against the Shachsevan tribe on the Russian frontier where conditions are very bad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
INSURANCE MEN MEET.
Mobile Is Working for the Next Meet
 ing.

ing.
 Colorado Springs. Colo, Aug. zs.--- Great interest was shown today in the deliberations of the National Insurance Commissioners convention here upon the question of uniform contracts by all accident insurance companies. thuH giving all the insured A fair deal.
 The committee was expected to re- port on this matter today and there was prospect of a lively debate.
 Salt Lake City and Mobile. Ala. are working for the 1910 convention.
 The following speeches were on to- days program: "The Fraternal Insur- Ence Situation" by James R Young. North Carolina; Taxation of Insur- ance Companion" by Thomas B. Love, Texas: The Mutualixing of Stock Companies" by Joseph Button. Virgin ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Big Inprovements Planned.

New York, Aug. 25-To cover the cost. estimated at $3.500. 900. of i'm provements at the Schenectady. Dun kirk. Pittsburg and Richmond Va. plants and to provide more working capital, directors of the American Locomotive Company today voted to issue $5,000. 900 in gold debenture 5 per cent notes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
KLINE IS RELEASED.
President COmmutes Sentence of COul
 terfelter.

President COmmutes Sentence of COun-
 terfeiter.
 Columbus, O., Aug. 25.-President Taft has commuted the sentence of Charles F. Kline, serving five years in the penitentiary for counterfeiting. Kline had served four previous terms in the Ohio prison.
 Wade H. Ellis. acting attorney gen. eral, telegraphed the prison officials here to release Kline at once. stating that the President had commuted his sentence.
 l<line's release was a surprise to the prison authorities who wired MT. El- lis for A confirmation of the Presi- dents action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
OIaf,eln Bre.k. Record.

Findlay. Ohio. Aug, 25-Barney old- field broke his own record for mile in an automobile on a half mile track here today when he set the mark at 1:06 3-4. Oldfield's former record was 1:14 3-5 and was made at Toledo The record today was made with fly ing start. The first half was covered in B 1-2 seconds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
wiiI Live With Hackett

New York, Aug. 25.-The action for divorce brought by Mary Mannering Hackett against James K. Hackett, the actor and theatrical manager, was dis continued by consent of both parties in the Supreme Court today and papers were signed to that effect by their counsel. Miss Mannering instituted the action about a year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Ariaa Enater Dead.

News of the death of Miss Margaret Foster of Waverly. on Sunday, Aug. 22, reached Montgomery yesterday to the grief of the many friends of Miss Foster in Montgomery.
 Miss Foster was weH-known throughout Alabama, and especially in Montgomery. where she had visited fre- ouently. .-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends and acquaint- ances of Mir. and Mrs. Swan J. Bur nett are respectfully invited to at- tend the funeral of their daughter. Emily May, this afternoon at 4 o'clock, from the residence, 220 Plum Street, Highland Park.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Qnakes at Florence .

Rome. Aug. 25.-Earthquakes were recorded this morning at Florence Perguia and Grossetto, but no damage was done. A telegram from the pre- feet of Siena province says the damage was less than at first feared. Troops and tents have been sent to Auoncon- vento and San Lorenzo. Two persons were injured at Siena.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Death by ExplowiOn.

New York, Aug. 25--0eorge W Drinkwater. of Jersey City. second en- g neer, was instantly killed and three other men were fatally injured today by the explosion of feed pipe on the tug-boat Bee. In the East River. Peter Bailey and John Jacobs, firemen. and Albert Cardell. the cook, were scalded by the escaping steam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
MARYLAND REPUBs.
They VIII Wage Campaign on Disfran-
 chisement of the Negro.

chisement of the Negro.
 Baltimore. Aug. 25--Frank K. Will Hams, Of Elkton. Md, editor of The Cecil Whig. was nominated today for State Comptroller by the Republicans in State convention here today.
 The platform commends President Taft's administration and Congress for its revision of the tariff.
 The paramount issue in the State Is declared to be the proposed suffrage amendment to the Constitution, which in effect practically disfranchises the negro vote and an appeal is addressed to all voters to compass its defeat and save Maryland from becoming a lone party State at the mercy of an un- scrupulous machine"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
G s Hardy sboot. seyf

Union City. Tenn, Aug. 25--George S. Hardy. president of the Hardy Grain Company. and one of tbe most widely known business men in West Tennes- see. accidentally shot himself early today. He was driving barking dogs away from his yard when he fell. ac- cfdentally discharging his pistol. He can live but few hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Al Camp Perry.

tionaI rifle match teams early today went to a 500 yard range for the rap i'd fire contest. The events were con cluded with the skirmish fire. Team positions on the skirmish fire were awarded according to the standing of each team,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Conrt of Earcatern.

Toledo, O., Aug. 25--The Supreme Court of the Foresters of America, fin session here today. repealed its law prohibiting the use of foreign Ian. guage in insubordinate lodges, giving the various grand lodges option.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

cause with the>other members,of the diplomatic corps at Tangier, who have decided to make firm representations to Mulai Hahd. the Sultan. to discontinue the horrible tortures and nutilations of prisoners such as were practiced re- centiy on the followers of El Roghi. who fell into the hands of the Sultan's troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

noon in, the case of Jim Motley. a ne- gro, charged with highway robbery. After being locked in the court room all night Tuesday the jury on his case had not reached verdict by noon yes- terday. The vote at noon stood the same as their first ballot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

Chicago. Aug, 25.-Prices. styles and quality of monuments and tombstones will be discussed at the annual con- vention of the National Retail Monu- ment Dealers Association which began a two days session here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
NOTICE.

S,00 ?. m. Thursday. Meeting of the Grand Lodge Committee to Locate the state Masonic Home.
 500 P. m. Thursday.
 A meeting of the general committee of MasOns to locate the State Masonic Home will be held in the library of the Masonic Temple Thursday night at 500 o'clock. The general public interested in se- curing this institution fer Montgomery is invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Toe Exceptional
 Eqz1fpr,aer1f

of the California Fig Syrup Go. and the scientific attachments of it's chemists have rendered possible the production of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna, in all of it's excellence, by obtaining the pure medic inal principles of plants known to act most bene6ciaIly and combining them most skiIlfully, in the right proportions, with its wholesome and refreshing Syrup of California Figs.
 As there is only one genuine Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna and as the gen. uine is manufactured by an original method known to the California Fig Syrup Co. only, it is always necessary to buy the genuine to get it's beneficial effects.
 A knowledge of the above facts enables one to decline limitations or to return them if, upon viewing the package, the full name of the California Fig Syrup Co. is not found -,-;.-toA ~>.1 tl,a fror+ v ---~f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
MAY DUST COMMISSION.
Important Change Contemplated In
 Canal WaEk.

Washington. Aug. 2s--The report that ox-Senator Blackburn of Ken lucky, had rendered his resignation as Panama Canal Commisaioher, recalls the fact that there is c possibility that all seven Commissioners now constitut- InE the governing body at Panama may be legislatsd out of ofloe the coming g winter, if the Mann bill. now before Congress. Is enacted into law.
 That measure contains many provis-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

send us your order today, your goods will be here tomorrow.
 I. Briekman < Co.
 Pensacola. Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
Rnrnl Cnrrier NnmeA.

Washington. Aug. 5--tSpeciai. )--An. gus c Hooten appoined Rural Carrier. James E. Howell. substitute. Route No I at Dothan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
May End Torturea .

Paris Aug. 2B.-The French govern ment has instructed L. ReEnault. who is returning to Morocco 10 take up his Antics as Mt0ister n ro~'-o >o-Nr1 ~r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

Sunny Brook Whiskey in Bond. Foul full quarts, express paid, s5.00.
 GREIL TRADING CO.
 Pensacoln, Els. Box 63y. Sunny Brook Whiskey in Bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

Soutache braid is as popular as ever, and rat-tail is a close second. The former is a little more practical; the latter perhaps a trifie more chic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

It is prophesied that the striped skirt and plain coat Idea will last over into 'Nn putur1n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26
wnterwayn sIen in VIenna

Vienna. Aug. 2S.-The members of thu American. Waterways Commission have arrived here from Berlin. Saturday tNev 20 to Budapest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-08-26

We are still selling Canadian Club, Three Feathers, Upper Ten, DeWar's Scotch.
 |. Brickman & Co.,,
 Pensacola, Fla.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-08-19

Waupaca and other points, where he
has been visiting for the past two
weeks.
Mrs. Will Allen, who the past
two weeks, has been visiting her
sister, Mrs. c. Volt, left for her
home in Chicago Monday.
Miss Winifred Gardner, who for
several weeks has been visiting with
friends in Plainfield, returned to her
home in this city Monday.
Paul Rozelle, who has been visit
ing relatives in this city for the
past week, left for his home in Plain
field Monday.
Mrs. l.. Reichel and son, Freddie,
returned from Milwaukee Saturday,
where they had been visiting with
friends
Miss Edith Blakeslee of Columbus
arrived Saturday to visit at the home
Of her brother, Rev. Clyde Blakeslee,
for a time
Mrs. Chas Willard of New Lon
don, who has been visiting friends
in this city, left for Winona Mon
day.
Miss Grace Nowatney and friend,
Miss Cora Wiltse, Of Pittsvilie, left
Monday for Milwaukee to spend few
days.
George Scott, the druggist in the