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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
HARRIs-POPE.
Columbia Man Weds Young Woman of
 Tuskegee.


 Tuskegee, Dec. 3O.--(special. )--A wedding of interest throughout the State was celebrated Tuesday, when Miss Cornelia I. Pope became the bride of MT. Clifford Thaxton Harris, of Co., lumbia.
 Miss Pope is daughter of Mrs Mary E. Pope. and granddaughter of the late John Berriman Bilbro, of this city.
 The ceremony took place at o'clock in the afternoon at the altar of the Methodist Church, and was solemnized according to the ritual of that church by Rev. s. l.. Pope, brother of the bride. assisted by Rev. I. F. Bnbro, her uncle.
 As the notes of Mendelssohn's we'd ding march resounded throughout the church the ushers, Robert A. Johnston and Walker sterns. led the bridal party to the altar. The bride, gowned in rich white messaiine silk, carrying a shower bouquet of brides rosebuds, en- tered the left aisle of the church, leaning on the arm of her aunt, Miss Cornelia I. Bilbro. The bridegroom entered the right aisle with his best man, Alexander D. Wood, of Columbia. Evelyn and Elizabeth Merritt, daugh- ters of Senator H. P. Merritt. served as flower girl and ring bearer.
 The young bride was educated in Tuskegee under the tuteIage of pr, John Massey. Since her graduation she has been engaged in teaching. Mir. Harris is cashier in. the First National Bank of Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
sCANDINAvIANs MERRY.

Mobile Dec. 30-(SpeciaD-In Ger man Relief Hall tonight the resident Scandinavians gave genuine Scandi- navian Christmas entertainment to the sailors of their nationality now in port.
 An elaborate musical entertainment including national airs of Scandinavia and America were rendered. followed by the customary march around the Christmas tree. Then the sailors were given useful presents.
 Following this was a spread at which 400 covers were laid. Rev. John Helle. pastor of the local mission. as- sisted by Secretary P. B. Paulsen of the Norwegian Seamen's Mission. were in charge of the ceremonies.
 Rev. Helle, after six years in this city. leaves with his family next week for his home in Norway. Rev finders Kielland of Pensacola, who succeeds Rev Helle, was a guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
LONG DELAY IN RATE
 CASE NEARING END

The thirty-two months abortive lit- igation in the railroad rate cases be- gun by the State of Alabama ia March, 1907, will begin to assume something of @ definite aspect next Tuesday. when the hearing of the Louisville and Nash vile case will begin before special masters in Louisville, Ky. The hear ings of the Central of Georgia and the Western of Alabama cases will take place in Savannah and Atlanta. the re- speetive headquarters of the railroad companies, January 25 or sooner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

Henry Schulte. a Mobiiian. through his attorneys filed suit in the law and equity court today asking that quo warranto proceedings be issued against simon Van Dermellen, a jus tice of the peace. of the tenth ward to prevent him from performing the duties of his office on the ground that he is holding office illegally and has no authority whatever to do bust. ness.
 Schulte was sued in Van Dermel- lens court by Thomas Wilke and the Louisville and Nashville road was made the garnishee.
 Schulte claims that there Is no such office as justice of the peace of the tenth ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Defect. in Sewer.

Mayor Reilly. who has been anxious iy awaiting the arrival here of Con- sulting Engineer T. Chalkley Hatton. from Delaware, announces that as soon as he hears from the engineer as to the time of his arrival, he will call special meeting of the City Coun- ell in order that Mir. Hatton may ap- pear and explain the cause of the de- fects in the Deyillier Street sewer. which the City Engineer declares will have to be relaid for many blocks.
 The Mayor had intended calling the meeting for early in the week, MT. Hatton having said he would be pres ent then. but his failure to arrive pre-, vented the session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Paving Plans Not Ready.

Mobile. Dec. S0-(special)-At to- nights meeting of the board of pub lie works. Chief Engineer Smith ad- yised the board that plans for the proposed eighth paving venture which embraces Broad street and Spring Hill, and Davis avenues would not be ready for two weeks at least. It was stated by the Chief Engineer that the venture would cost at least s300,- 900. The board determined not to call upon property owners to pass upon the venture until the plans are completed The board disposed of minor matters and then went into executive conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
ALFALFA IS FAILURE.
Farmers Near Uniontown Feel So
 DiseouFarememt

Farmers Near Uniontown Feel Some
 Discourasement.
 Uniontown. Dec. 30.--(Speciai.)-- Farmers in this section are distressed over the loss of their fall sowing of alfalfa.
 There was so little rain during the fall that alfalfa sowed in September did not come up until December. and had not had fair showing when the recent severe weather set in.
 Oats having an earlier start, were saved on account of the dryness of the soil.
 A dance was given by the young women at the St. Clair Hotel
 The german was led by Mir. and Mrs. George Pegram, of Faunsdale. A large number of visitors from Selma. Demopolis and other neighboring towns were present. and 1t was alto gether a gala occasion.
 Refreshments were served, and ele- gant favors dispensed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
NelDs or Mobile .Society

Christmas coiors. and in the center of the table was Christmas tree strung with pretty fans which were given as souvenirs to each chiid<
 The place cards were Christmas stockings filled with candy. Games of many kinds were played. the special one being drawn map of the world leading to the North Pole. Each child was blind-folded and given a flag and the one planting this flag nearer the pole captured the prize. Mise Sarah Burgett was the winner of a box of stationery. and the booby. . bex of crayons. went to Mss sandoz.
 HrfAEe CIiaue.
 The Bridge Clique met this afternoon with Miss Daisy Forcheimer. who made the meeting most charming one for the members and guests. The guests were Mrs Henry Schwarz and Mrs. B IF. Griei of Montgomery. Mrs. Arthur Eppstein of Denver. and Miss Alice Marx of Uniontown. A salad course was attractiveiy served between the games and the prizes were for the club. potted plant in jardiniere. and for the guests half dozen hand embroidered handkerchiefs'
 Persona1 Notes.
 MT. and Mrs. Leon Schwarz returned yesterday from their wedding trip through Florida and Cuba. and are at home with the latter's father, Mir. AL bert Herzfeid. 75l Government Street.
 Mir. D. Moran, student of Spring Hill College, is spending the holidays with his ciassmate. MT. Lee Drago. 5 N. Broad Street.
 Miss Alice Marx of Uniontown ar- rived yesterday to visit her sister, Mrs H. P. Hirshfeld.
 Mrs. Louis Forcheimer Entertains at
 Luncheon.
 A very lovely affair of Wednesday was the luncheon given at the Caw- thon by Mrs Louis Forcheimer in com pliment to Mrs. B. Y. Griel of Mont gomery. and Miss Lisso Of Natchez. Miss Daisy Foreheimer completed the quartette. and after the luncheon. an automobile ride was enjoyed.
 The souvenirs for the occasion were La France roses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
M- V, -,S
 Drinks

It's nice getting them in, . get ting them out. But there's a way CA6CARETS are known to hundreds of thousands fo. the natural and easy way they clsan out the system of over- drinking. Be prepared, box in your pocket of CASCARETS-take one or two sure when you go to bed-then to- s7a0Tr0se sciI be pleasant. sss
 cAscARErS-ioc box-week's treat
 1nent. All druggists. Biggest seller
 in the world Million boxes F. mouth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
WnARYE ARE CROWDED
MORE SHIFTING IN PDNsACOLA
 THAN CAN. m HANDLED.
Carss Of Mahogany Legs Dumped Tn Day and Rafted Ashore.
 Many vssse1s Are h

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. so--(Special)-- For the first time probably in the his- tory of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, there is q lack of room at the export wharves of that company, which have q capacity of docking nineteen steamships. and on account of the lack of wharf space the British steamer Chiswick. which arrived last night from South Africa with car go of mahogany logs. Is dumping the cargo into the bay. where it is being rafted and towed Into a boom.
 There 1t will be kept until there Is wharf room. when 1t will be listed and placed aboard cars.
 The docks of the company, four In number. were never so crowded as at present with vessels either taking or discharging cargo. and in addition to the Chiswick, which is discharging in the bay. there are several vessels at anchor waiting for berths at wharv, to load cargoes.
 Three of the vessels are taking solid cargoes of steel, four others loading cotton, two or three phosphate rock and pig iron, while others are either taking lumber or dischargins cargoes of kainit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
ROY STAUNTON IN JAIL
YOUNG MAN ACCUSED OF PASSING
 WORTHLESS CHECKS.
They Were Drawn on Bank of Ffom- aton by Youth Whose Family stands High at Me-
 David, Fla.

Pensacola. Fla. Dec s0-(SpeciaL)-- Roy Staunton. young white man, member of prominent family of Mo- David. Fla. was arrested by the coun- ty authorities tonight and placed in jail on charge of passing number of worthless checks on business men of the city.
 Each of the checks was drawn on the Bank of Flomaton. and some of them had been cashed early in the week, deposited in local banks, through which the parties were in- formed that no such person had an ac- count with the Flomaton bank. Staunton had been in the city for a week or ten days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Cold In PensacoIa.

Today's weather here made a new record for not for eight years has the temperature been as low as 1t was during today.
 The public fountains froze stiff and the icicles hanging from them re- mained throughout the day. The cold est of the day was o'clock this morn ing. when the temperature was 21 de- grees above. and it varied but little during the day.
 Hundreds of frozen water pipes broke during the day and plumbers are busy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Negroes Held for Peonage.

Charged with conspiracy to hold three negro farm Iaborers Tn peonag ge. Emma Hawthorn, a negress, was brought here from Winner. this coun- fy, today by a deputy marshal and given a preliminary hearing before Commissioner Jones.
 Bond was required In the sum of $500 in default of wttsh she was re- manded to the custody Of the sheriff.
 The woman is held in connection with the charges against W. S. Kemp and his two sons, of Wilmer. these be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 30.-(Special) Miss Bessie Perdue and Mir. C.. A. Weaver the latter of Brewton. Ala. were quietly married last night at the home of the brides parents on East Romana Street. The marriage was very quiet affair. owing to the death the day previous of the brides father.
 Miss Reine Calm entertained charm ingly this evening at Jap tea, her guests being the young ladies of the Jewish society set. of whom a large number were present.
 Colonel and Mrs. T. V. Kessler are entertaining Mrs. Norris Lewis at their beautiful home on the bayshore.
 Mrs. T. L. Gant Is visiting MT. Cant, who is in Atlanta, where he is manager of the Atlanta branch of big mercantile agency.
 Miss Nina sila. of Columbus. O.. is the charming guest of Mrs. w. B. Rumyan.
 Mrs. N. D. Thomas left today for Nashville, where she will visit friends for 8 short time.
 Mir. Rudolph Thiesen, who spent the holidays here. returned today to the Georgia Technical College to continue his studies.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Favorite. who have been visiting in Gulfport. have returned home.
 Mir. Curry Moreno. of Key West, who has been visiting his aunt, Mrs. w. A. Blount, left today for Montgomery. where he will visit, the guest of MT. Jamie Forbes.
 Miss Missouri Cawthon. who has been spending tho holidays with friends in DeFuniak Springs. returned home today.
 Miss Marcia Malone was called to Montgomery last night on account of the illness of her sister. Mrs. Self.
 Mrs. L. J. Reeves entertained the Nomads most delightfully."- yesterday, the members attending the weekly meeting in large numbers.
 Miss Fannie KehUe entertained de- Iightfully this afternoon In honor of a number of visiting young ladies as well as several who are home for the holidays.
 The Thursday Club met today with Mrs. M. D. Merritt on West Romano Street. and the meeting proved to be a most enjoyable one.
 Mrs, W. s. Keyser was hostess to- day at a luncheon given in honor of her charming daughter. Miss Mary. The event was largely attended bV young society people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
paft ana Hnrles to speal..

Washington. Dec. 3o.--President Taft and Governor Hughes of New York will speak at the annual meeting Of the Association of Life Insurance Pres idents here January 19 and 20. Six teen million policyfoiders In the Uni ted States and Canada will be repre- sented by life insurance company off, cials. Means by which the companies may lengthen the span of human life and conflicts between State insurance laws will be discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
sman nov is shof.

Thomas Spauiding. aged 10 years, while attempting to unload a 22-cali- bre rifle at his home at the heal of Government Street this morning, ac- cidentally shot himself. The rifle went off and the ball passed entirely through his foot The wound while painful, is not considered dangerous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
FUNERAL OF MIR. PERDUE. Many Persons Pay Tribute to Pensacola
 Citizen.

Pensacola. Fla. Dec. 30.-- Especial. b. The funeral of L.. D. Perdue. the well known. grocery and produce man, took place from the family home on East Romano Street
 Revs. c. A. Gavin, pastor of the de- ceased. and pr. T. Y. Abernathy. of Gadsden Street Church, conducted the services at the home and grave.
 The funeral had been considerably delayed by relatives not being able to reach the city in time.N
 The large concourse of friends and relatives and the many beautiful floral offerings bore a high tribute to the memory of the man who had just pass ed away.
 The pail bearers were E. J. Senior. George NJ. Clutter. M. c. Oerting, E. J. Roberts, E. T. Nardin, B. E. Cut ter, w. c. Black, George M Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
oakdale School site.

The executive committee of the Board of School Commissioners will meet tomorrow morning at 10:3o o'clock and make report covering It's efforts to secure a location for the oakdale school There are three sites under consideration. The board will meet in special session to hear the re- port
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
CAPTAIN STIRLING BURIED.
Veteran Citizen of Mobile Is Laid t,
 

Veteran Citizen of Mobile Is Laid to
 Rest.
 Mobile, Dec. Especial )--The fu- neral of the late Capt. Daniel B. StirI- ing took place this afternoon at o'clock from the family home on North Conception Street, and was largely at- tended by the relatives and friends of the deceased.
 Delegations from the Knights of Pythias, Masons and Confederate Vet erans were present in a body, and per- formed the last rites of their orders at the grave.
 Rev. D. A. Planck. pastor of the Central Presbyterian Church. conducted the services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
soI,Iier is Wounded.

J. J. Jackson. recruit. recently sent to Fort Barrancas from Columbus barracks, lost two fingers and possibly a hand at the post late yesterday af. ternoon. when q rife. which he was cleaning, went of.
 The rifles are not supposed to be loaded. and the supposition is that this one was left so after the recent chase. when q general military pris- oner made his escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
To Obserye Holiday,

Although the merchants have issued notice that they will not close Satur day and observe New Year. the day is to be observed by all other places of business. notices having been issued by all banks and government of fics that no business will be transs acted on that date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
New Wireless station.

The new wireless station in course of completion on top of the New Bat tie House will be equipped with in- struments calculated to handle mes sages at distance of 1000 miles The instruments are now in the city.
 Operator Charles Waters of the sta- tion already here resumed his duties this morning after a confinement of some time due to an operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
MARINE NEWS.

New Orleans, La., Dec. 30-Cleared strs. Fjell. (Nor.) Pc Tt Barrios via Belize and Puerto Cortez; Elisabeth von Belgien, (Ger.) Rotterdam via Nor folk; Mills, New York; Sinaloa. (Mex. Pensacola; Cerea. (Ital) Genoa, via Norfolk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Christrsan Party.
MOBILE MILK ADVANCED
ADOPT NEW SCALE
 OF PRICES.
Joseph Roman and Son Throws from BuGEy and Hurt--CoI. E. l.. Russell Denfes Re-
 norf.

Mobile, Dec. so.-Special)--At a meeting of Mobile dairymen held this afternoon prices of milk were ad- yanced
 If had been expected there would be an increase, in accordance with statements made by some Of them, but the advance declared for at this meeting was more than had been look ed for. The prices agreed upon were 70 cents per gallon when three gall Ions are taken daily and s5 cents when quantity exceeds that amount At retail from five to seven cents Is the raise per pint and from ten to twelve cents per quart. The prices named are operative at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Opening of New Hotel

Manager George B. Hervey. of tho San Carlos Hotel. this morning an- nounced that definite arrangements had been concluded for opening the new hotel on February i, and that hs had just closed with Irven Blair. al present manager of the ~apitol Hotel at Little Rock. and formerly connect. ed with the St. Charles at New Or leans, to be chief clerk.
 Plans will be made for caring for a large number of out-of town guests from Mobile. New Orleans and other cities who have announced their inten- ton of coming here for the opening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Chops Boys Finger .

John Maloney, a small white boy. lost two fingers this afternoon. when he placed his hand on a block of wood where Lars Sanchez. of about the same age. was chopping wood. One finger was severed completely and the other maimed so badly that it was ann putated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

szaiaria Makes Pale siekIy Children
 The old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown people and children. Soc. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

PILES CURED IN 6 to ia DAYS.
 PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching, Blind. Bleeding Pro- truding Piles in to is days or money. re: funded. soc. r wed-fft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
RuaseII Wont Resign.

Tn answer to query as to the cor rectness of runior that he would re- tire from the presidency of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Col E. L. Russell stated that there was abso- 1utely nothing to 1t as far as he knew.
 The rumor was that Col Russell would remove to washington to be- come Geneal Solicitor for the Mobile and Ohio and Southern railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

Mobile, Ala, Dec. 30-Arrived strs. !: Harry T. Inge. (Nor.) Nueya Gerona; Nueces. New York.
 Cleared. strss; Harry T. Inge, (Nor.) Schooner. Attractor, (Br) Montego
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

Port Eads. La.. Dec 30--Arrived, strs.: Conus, New York; Chalmette, Havana.
 Sailed. strs.: viator, (Nor.) Puerto Cortez; Turrialba, (Brs) Santa Marta Suningdale. (Br.) Progresso: Hoerde. (Grer) Hamburg via Newport News Texas, (Nor.) Christians, Laurvig and Gothenburg via Norfolk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
nlnner fer laiss oeeae.

04mner for Ilnmn GO0Ge.
 Mchile, Dec. so.--t Especial )--Coi. and 1rs. .. L. Russeil entertained this evenfnE at . beautiful dinner in honor et Mtes Mabel Goode. one of this sea- sons belles. The table. laid for six- teen covers, was lovely with pink roses and pink shAded tapsrs. Tn the centre of the table large cut glass basket held a gorgeous cluster of br5desmaid roses and at either end of the table were shallow cut glass bas- ,kets filled with pink roses. Silver baskets held the cakes and bonbons. which resembied pink roses, and an elaborate menu was served
 The place cards for this exquisite af- fair was pink roses and marked the places Of Misses Emile Boone, Grace Bestor. Ellen MacMahon. Helen Tay- Tor, Lettice Clark. Eloise Russell. Messrs. Perrin Bestor. Miles Pratt of New Orleans, Tom Sims. Arthur Yer ger, R. V. Taylor. IT,, Lieutenant Ben- ham. Dr. Oates, Col. and Mrs. Russell And the lovely honor guest. Miss Goode.
 ThursAay Brsage.
 The meeting Of the Thursday Bridge Club was . very deiightfuI one this afternoon. with Mrs. c. M. Luce as hostess. The guests were Mesdames Whittng of New Orleans, W. F. Teb- bitts. Walter Heron. H. P vass. Ju- 1lan Walters and Miss Amanda Moore. zhe prize for each of the four tables NAE fancy tapestry box. After the games Mrs. Luce entertained at large tea in honor of her guest, Mrs. Whit ney. of Chicago. The rooms and tea table were bright with Christmas greens and poinsettas and about sixty Euests assembled at this delightful function.
 Open House on New Years MISS Corinna Kfrkbride will keep open house on New Years day at her attractive home from to 8 o'clock, and will receive informally for her friends. both girls and boys
 !. chrfstmas Party.
 About thirty-five young people as- Eenbled at the home of pr. and Mrs s. s. Pugh on Wednesday evening to enjoy the Christmas party given for their young daughter Kathleen Pugh. The rooms were decorated in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Mrs. Louis Forcheimer Entertains .
 Luncheon.
Attacks rrasfrtrate,s omce

ing said to have been indicted for peonage recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Fafher and son Hurt.

Joseph Roma and his young son. residents of oakdale. were badly in- 5ured in a runaway in the business district this afternoon. Both were thrown heavily from a buggy to the asphalt pavement. No bones were broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
c. R- Hay. Arrested.

c. R. Hays. at the instance of Chief of Police Giblin. was arrested for speeding an automobile. The case was called this morning in the recor l. ers court, but continued at request of the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
JEWELS ARE RETURNED
MRS. STAMPS Is REQUESTED NoT
 TO INvEsTIGATE-
Woman Visitor To Mebile Lost Dia- monds valued at s2,000 On
 Car-Gu1f City

Mobile. Dec. 3o-(speciai) i)--Mrs. IT.. Bell Stamps. daughter of Mir Adam Glass. who lost s2.0oo worth of diA- mcnds while on route to this city from her home in Galbraith Springs. Tenn. was made happy last night when q package containing the jewels was handed her at the home of her parents
 Accompanying the returned jewels was note requesting tha. investiga- ton as to where the goods came from and by whom returned be not prose- cuted.
 The jewels disappeared while Mir. and Mrs. Stamps were on a train near Chattanooga and the loss was not dis covered until they arrived here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

The Thursday Club met today with Mrs. Nj. D. Merritt on West Romano Street. and the meeting proved to be a most enjoyable one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

Mrs. W. s. Keyser was hostess to- day at a luncheon given in honor of her charming daughter. Miss Mary. The event was largely attended bV young society people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31

Miss Fannie KehUe entertained de- lightfully this afternoon in honor of a number of visiting young ladies as holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-31
Buys B.Iawin Land.

A deal for 17.o00 acres of land in Baldwin county near Foley. was con summated here this afternoon. the purchaser being William B. Gray of Chicago.
 It was stated that the purchase price was in the neighborhood of $I00,000. The land was purchased for colonization purposes.
 The transaction was kept quiet and little details were obtainable further than what is given.