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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
ONLY SEVEN CASES PUT
 OUT BY SUPREME COURT


 Sitting on Friday the number of de- cisions handed down by the Supreme Court of the State were unusually meagre. there being but seven cases disposed of, none of them being of much interest locally.
 Justice Simpson disposed of the case. of W. T. Carroll vs. J B. Burgin, as extr., etc, ct al, on appeal from the Bessemer City Court, and the case of the Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron Com- pany vs. Dan Chambies, an appeal from the Birmingham City Court. Both cases were reversed and remanded.
 In the Carroll -Burgin case Burgin, executor, was sued for the recovery of S250 involved in a transaction which Burgin made while Sheriff of Jefferson County. The case was on suit of de- tinue for the recovery of two mules.
 The decisions as handed down yes- terday follow;
 SIMPSON. J.--
 W. T. Carroll vs. J. B. Burgin, ,>as Extr, etc, ct al appeal from Besse- mer City Court; reversed and remand ed,
 sloss- -sheneld Steel and Iron com- pany vs. Dan Chambles. appeal from Birmingham City Court; reversed and remanded.
 PER CURIAM--
 John Hairel vs. H. B. Graves. ap- peal from DeKaIb Circuit Court: af- firmed on certificate.
 G. W. Carber vs. Caroline Allen. from St. Clair Circuit Court; aflrm- ance denied.
 J. H. Fulton vs. H. NJ. Norris Shell by Probate Court, case set for Thurs. day of next call of Second Division.
 Central of Georgia Railroad vs. S. 2. Champion. appeal from Shelby Cham cery Court; motion to dismiss appeal overruled. Elk parte Franklin, petition for man- damus to judge of Fifth Circuit. rule nisi denied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16

Orion Henderson Fonville. T years old, son of Clifton A. Fonville. o1 Montgomery. holds unique record.
 From Montgomery to Wetumpka on a bicycle is a distance that would tire a grown-up even when done in leis- urely gait. Young Fonville, years old, covered the greater part of the distance in less than an. hour. And the nervy youngster peddled 1t alone.
 Pretty good achievement for tod dler. isn't 1t.
 The grandfather of Orion Henderson Fonvilie is Orion H. Henderson. who resides two miles from Wetumplxa and on the other side of the Tallapoosa River from Montgomeryy To ,be ex- act, the distance from Montgomery to Mir. Henderson's place is twelve miles. Like most little boys, young Eonville thinks his .grampa" Is the "best ever.' A visit to the Henderson place is to him like visit to fairyland.
 When the weeks schooling was over yesterday afternoon young Fonville de- cided that nothing but a trip to the Henderson place would do for him. His father and mother were doubtful but
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
PARK IN EUFAULA.
Women Will Buy a Fountain for tn
 BIu6.

Women Will Buy a Fountain for the
 BIuR.
 Eufaula. Jan. Especial )-The women of the Civic Improvement League are interesting themselves in an effort to beautify the Bluff and make 1t a popular place of resort.
 They have advertised for a marble drinking fountain where pure artesian water can be had fresh from the well under the Bluff at the pleasure of ev- cry visitor. The fountain is to be a handsome one, the cost to range from $500 to $1,0oO.
 5 Captain B. B. Mckenzie will survey a park free of cost and this Is to be embellished with a band stand. rustic seats and other conveniences. It is also proposed to terrace the grounds about the artesian well some distance under the Bluff and to build a landing for the gasoline launches that are plying the river in great numbers.
 The city has agreed to build suitable drives and with the cooperation of the citizens 1t is believed the place can be made one of great beauty.
 The remains of Mrs. J H. Evans for many years a resident of this city reached here yesterday afternoon and were inferred in Fair View Cemetery this morning at g o'clock.
 Mrs. Evans was residing in Bain- bridge. Ga. with her children several of whom, together with her brother Leroy Patterson, of that city, accom- panied the remains to this city.
 Her husband was for a long time the popular bailiff of the County and wai a well known, one-armed veteran oi the war.
 She is survived by several children {. and numerous grandchildren who re- side in several States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Will Exhume Remains Of the Late
 II. U SUearingen 10 Locate Wounds

dertake the examination today. inease the Board of Revenue agrees to the expense of the operation.
 The testimony and the arguments were heard before Judge Gaston Fri day and will be continued today at , o'clock. There could possibly have been no conclusion yesterday, nor any decision until the body can be ex- amined. s
 Judge Gaston himself suggested the examination of the body as q means of obtaining the necessary evidence. and upon the proposition there was waged lengthy argument between the attorneys for the two sides Of the case. As to what authority. and how to go about the matter was the mooted ques- tion. Never before had such propo- sftion been entailed, though there were numerous instances of post-in- torment examination for poison, but none for gun shot wounds. Finally it was settled. and the case will'wait on the examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Youth of City Rides Wheel Fen Miles in Hour-- Young Fonvills

his pleadings won them and he set out with his little bicycle. The trip to Pickett Springs was made on street car with the wheel under his arm. From that point, over the lonely road. for nearly ten miles, the little fellow scorched. The bicycle term is used advisedly, because sthe entire distance. ten miles. from Pickett Springs to the Henderson place. was covered in less than one hour.
 At 3:30 o'clock the little fellow left Pickett Springs. At 4:30 o'clock Fath- CT Fonville in Montgomery became anxious and used the telephone. An aunt of the little fellow answered the ring.
 Have you seen anything of Orion yet?" asked Mir. Fonvil1e.
 There was Q pause. "Auntie" had gone to see.
 Yes" she answered with enthusiS aem. Here he comes now. see him coming up the hill.
 That is all to the story. Father Fonville is naturally proud of the boy and maybe he win get new bicycle when he comes back from "grampa's.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16

their guilt. has been demonstrated al- ready in Columbus several times. More than one --ane and sentence has been imposed upon persons who have been found guilty of violating this law.
 The latest to be fined is R. L. Sal- ter. Salter was found guilty several days ago of having violated this law in that whiskey was found in his place of business
 Judge G. Y. Tigner. of the City Court, did not pass sentence upon him until yesterday. After carefully con- sidering the facts, which showed that Salter's employe, negro, had carried the liquor to the place without the knowledge or consent of the proprie- tor of the place. the court placed a sentence of four months in the County jail against him or a fine of $150.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Shortage of Nearly Forty
 Thousand.
.!N COUNTY OF MONTGOMERY
Explained by Absence of lso or
 More Liquor Dealers.
! Ssnsafy ls Wa. Last DaS Of Grace AHd Thea Loss From Last Year
 Aswss se,ssa.s7-Ex.cts sFiEures.

ITS a big drop from the lordly nmp of ss5, 15e.s7 to the comparative ! ly slender sum of s2s.4s7so. And yet there is just such a slump in the col lsction4 of State and county taxes in the ofiice of the Probate Judge of Montgomery county in this 'year of 1908.
 1 collected on licenses during the first I fifteen days of 1908 and 1908 is s3s,- ea2. TT. with the balance on the 1908 I The State and county licenses are paid at the office of Judge Gaston. looming with a rush during the first i fifteen days of January of each year. lJanuary IS Is the last day Of grace fAiiotsd the business and professional linen in which to pay the assessment. and usually all are in by the time 1 the oftice closes on the evening of Jam uary IS. And this year, too. they are. money. but still there shows the be- wiIdering discrepancy between ss6- 15o. e7 and s2s, 4s7. %.
 Of the money paid in the Probate office for licenses, the State of Ala Dania is entitled to part. the biggest part. by the way, and ths> county of Montgomery to the rest. And the State and county between them have lost in revenue, through the slump In license collections sss,6s2.77.
 An endeavor at solution of the dis crepancy places the reason for the slump at the door of the General Pro- hibition Bill of Alabama. Before this the liquor dealers paid. at the probate office. $437 50, s3s0 going to the State, for State license. and 4sT. 5U to the county, for county license. Usually there were about 15o of these retailers to take out license, besides several wholesalers, beer dealers. and others
 who are knocked out by these piping times of prohibition. That these are gone from the land, ana will no more epply' for licenses to carry on their business. seems to be the answer to the questions as to the whereabouts df the Sas,e92. 77,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
TRIAL REFORE JUDGE GAsTON
 BRINGs DISPUTE.
Argument Also Developed as to Au. fhority to Disinter for Gun
 fShof Wounds.

Because the testimony submitted to Judge Gaston In the habeas corpus proceedings for the freedom of Ell Parker reveals discrepancies as to the exact location of the gunshot wounds from which T J. Swearingen died. and because the location of these wounds bears q vital Influence upon the outcome Of the case. the remains of the dead man. which were inferred January 5, wifi be exhumed. that the question can De set<ied beyond all doubt.
 The decision to obtain such first hand information came at the hearing before Judge Gaston Friday. and Judge Gaston. who holds authority by the code, to order the exhumation, will un-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
CHURCH AT MoNTEvALLo.
Methodiats Planning fer n Hahdso,
 Edffre

EdtMce.
 Afontevalio, Jan. 1s.-(Speciai.)-F 2. Jackson and John w.. Wadsworth of Birmingham, and John Kennedy of Tuscaloosa, have recently visited Mon- tevallo as conference representatives tc confer with the local committee about building the new Methodist Church.
 The ehurch will be erected on the site of the present church and will cost s10.000.
 The house adjoining fhe church has been h0ngi1t from pr. Wilkerson and wlll probably be used as a parsonage The old church will be rolled upon the vacant lot south of the church and be used until the new edlice is com pleted.
 The number of Baptist students a, the A. c. I. S. Is SO large that 1t is thought the Baptists will soon follow in the footsteps of the Methodists and begin the erection of a new church.
 Bob Otts, of Greensboro was a visi- tor to Montevallo yesterday
 Mrs. S. L. chesnutt and young son, Samuel. have returned from BIrming- ham.
 pr. George Petrie, Professor of Eng lish and History at Auburn, has ac- cepted an invitation to address the student body of the A. c. I. s. next Monday night, the occasion being. the celebration of Lees birthday.
 Mrs. J. Alex Moore entertained the sSeGEetary. Miss Pearl McCrory. and the officers of the Young Woman's Chris tian Association last evening in honor of Miss Mary De Bardeleben, former Secretary of the Association.
 Miss De BaEdeleben addressed the students at the chapel exercises this morning.
 The Alabama Girls Industrial School is worry proud of an honor that has recently come to 1t through it's Y. W .C. A. Secretary, Miss McCrory. Du- ring the Illness of Miss Hayne, travel 4ng Secretary for the Gulf States, Miss McCrory has been invited to act as traveling secretary.
 This Is a high compliment to Miss McCrory, but one which from her ex- cellent :work among the students she richly deserves.
 TEe Embroidery Club was entertain. , edsyesterday afternoon by Mrs. Ed Ly. man. The occasion was farewell meeting in honor of Mrs. W. B. Key. holds, who leaves shortly for a trir abroad.
 After a pleasant afternoon of socia chat the guests were invited into tho dining room where an elaborate lunch con vas served.
 As Mrs. Reynolds, the guest of hon. or. entered the room. she encountered a shower. not from the indictment ele, snents without, but a shower of gifts to make her journey a pleasant one.
 
 CoweciiOn by Mir. Vann. fgoiunnhYg Ga Jan. I5-fSpecfal l-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16

Washington, Jan. 15.--To enable him to collect series of photographs and make study of Halleys ccmet. which he first saw when he was a baby in his mothers arms," Fredick Hesss or Pascagouia, Miss, has petitioned con- gress to appropriate $2,00o.
 He claims to have been employed by a railroad of which President Roose- velts father was a director, at the time he acquired title to a part of Round Island, in PenscaEoula Bay
 Your petitioner" writes Hess, whose self acquired knowledge of astronomy and means of information are very limited, is specially interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16

A. H. Yam. Tax Assessor of Russell County. Alabama, declares that the publication In a newspaper that he Is short with the State and County In his accounts. Is incorrect. Mir vann says that he could not be short in his accounts even if he desired to be. be- cause he does not handle any of the States or County's money. The atten-
 ton of. the authorities in Montgomery has been called 10 the erroneous state ment and has been corrected. MT. vann has been Tax Assessor of the County for some twelve or fifteen years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Mississippi Man Wants Congress
 To Help Him Study HaLIey's Comet

ed in the pending return of this comet because, according to his mothers story, one early morning in October 1895, when a ten months old baby in his mothers arms she was greatly frightened by a sudden unexpected sight of the comet just rising over the rcof of his native place at Arm stadt, Germany.
 Afterwards his mother often told him that his baby eyes noticed 1t also and that he nearly jumped out Of her arms trying to reach up for 1t and catch 1t with his baby hands"
 Hess says he wants to devote his time during 1909 and 1910 to make photographs and observing the comet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Heirs of George Washington
 Pressing Claims for Lands

started in 1907, when Col. Robert E. Lee, Jr., of Virginia, was appointed minister of the estate of General Wash ington.
 During the hearing of the House Committee on Claims. it was pointed out that Washington believed he had a good title and that Colonel Richard Anderson. Surveyor of Lands at Lou isvile, Ky, "and an ancestor of Rep resentative Nicholas Longworth." for- got to notify. the heirs of an attempt to re-enter the lands.
 washington never made but one re- quest to Congress" said his kinsman, who was present, land that was for the return of hls commission in the army. It was never acted upon"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16

Washington, Jan. 15.-Foremost among the heirs of George Washing ton who are pressingf their claims for $500, 900 on account of lands in Ohio, is Lawrence Washington, who is said to be the nearest living relative of the first President.
 Mir. Washington is an empioye of the Congressional Library and is giv- ing personal attention to the case.
 The claim is for a large tract of land lying on the Little Miami River which was granted by the State of Virginia to General Washington. while Ohio was etiil a part of that State. on account of services to the revolution ary war.
 The movement to obtain the money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Mrn. shefman Found Dead.

New York, Jan. 15.-With marks on her throat and body, Mrs. Teresa Sher- man was found dead early today in a basement apartment in East Eigh- teenth Street.k The janitress of the apartment said that she had heard a disturbahce in the room just before the body was discovered. after which. she saw man hurry from the place Into the street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
SOLD ~RARE OLD LACE

New York, Jan. 1S.-"Rare old lace" as retailed by a mysterious woman from Paris, representing herself as a Countess, cost several New York wos men more than $10,000.
 The countess" who arrived at the St. Regis Hotel here about a month ago, armed with letters of introduc- ton, a maid. a toy dog and nine trunks.
 The rare old lace" is declared by lace experts to be practically value less. The countess haO disappeared.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
ELECT FAIR OFFICERS.
Board of Director. Te Hold Meeting To

Board of Directors To Hold Meeting TOS
 day For That Purpose.
 The Board of Directors of the Ala. bama State Fair Association will meet today in the rooms of the Montgomery Commercial Club at Il o'clock for ths purpose of electing officers for the com- ing year. It is understood that 1t iS their wish to retain the same officiai family. but as several officers have an- nounced themselves not being candi- dates for reelection, the board will nave to look about closely for compe. tent successors to Messrs. Forbes and Chaffee. president and vice president.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Renains of wfIliam Bsker Expected
 Today.

The funeral of William Baker who was found dead in the New Amsterdam Hotel in New York city, win be held from Leaks private chapel Sunday afternoon at . o'clock On tho strength Of certain letters which were found on the dead mans person. word was sent to J. E. Maddox. of this city, with whom Mir. Baker had been as- sociated in business for many years. Mir. Maddox telegraphed to prepare the body for burial and ship 1t to Mont gomery in his care.
 The remains are expected to arrive this morning at Il o'clock and VIII De Inferred in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
SCARED A RoBBER.

Chicago, Jan. I5.-Albert S. Bier field is the originator of a novel meth cd of routing a robber, according to a police story told here today. He says he was stopped by negro man who jumped from ap alley and ordered him to hold up his hands.
 ''Now my hands are up, said MT. Bierheld, take my watch and money, but please don't strike me. I have the smallpox and you might inJure me. I am on my way to the pest house now"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
rnwaremeut Annemnced.

MT. and Mrs. J. c. Adler announces the engagement. of their daughter. Estelle to MT. Maurice M. Rosenberg, and will be at home to their friends on Sunday evening from s:so to Il o'clock.
 Mrs. c. D. Clark and daughter left this afternoon for St. Petersburg. Fla.
 K. E. Seigle who has been several weeks at home left this afternoon for Philadelphia where he is studying medicine.
 Mrs. Charles S. Solomon. who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs. Daniel Partridge. left his afternoon for heE home in Baltimore. L. NJ Hooper. N. Kahn and W. C. |Agee left last night for Mobile to at- tend the wholesale Grocers Conven- ltion.
 Miss Effie Barnes who has been spending the past week in the city. with her father. R. H. Barnes. return ed to Washington this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
raIIn Dcnd at a, Dnnce.

New York, Jan. 15.-During the height of festivities of a public dance after midnight today a middle aged man, who according to papers upon him was William Schoerd, a clerk. fell to the floor dead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Cou.terseitsss uh.rgea.

Richmond, Va. Jan. l5.-waiter Tur- pin and Thomas Seabold were arrest ed here last night charged with coun- terfeit!ng United States coins. Both men had recently been released from the penitentiary under conditional par don .f
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
AdmirnI nemer Imnrovea.

Washington, Ian. 15.-Admiral George Dewey. who has been confined to his home for the greater part of two months with an attack of sciatica has considerably improved. Recently the Admiral celebrated his 71st birth day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
A Trunk Factory

is good place in which to buy a trunk, because yon can know of just what materials your trunk Is made and. at no extra cost, have it made to suit you. Every trunk we make sells another for us.
 Gilbert Trunk Company,
 adv. 2IS Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Ror rndernl Ownernhln.

Washington, Jan. .--Representa- tive Jenkins yesterday introduced a bill providing for the Federal owner ship of the electric and gas lighting plants in the District of Columbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
: snclal nha Pernonal.

Mir. and Mrs. OConnor. who have been spending the past few days here with Mir. and Mrs. c. L. DeBardeleben, will leave tomorrow for their home in Chattanooga.
 MT. and Mrs. VIII Grass have re- turned to Alberta after short stay here with friends.
 Mir Theodore Wade has returned to his home in Richmond, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Meet,ns of Cara Club.

The members of the Friday Morning Bridge Club were charmingly enter tained this morning by Mrs. A. w. Cawthon at her home on Dallas Street. The apartments where the games of bridge were played at four tables were tastefully decorated with potted plants and choice cut flowers. The club re- gently passed a rule not to give prizes. 50 after an animated game, delicious refreshments were served. The next meeting will be held on Friday with Mrs. C. I. DeBard eTeben.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
CONGRESS
Senate Summary.

Washington, D. C., Jan. l5.-An amendment in the legislative, execu- tive and judicial appropriation bill in- creasir.y the salary of the President to $1OO, 900, of the Vice President and Speaker of the House of Represen- tatives to S20.OOO, with $5.o0o addi- tional allowance for carriages and coachmen for the Vice President and Speaker and increases for the Judiciary aggregating $32S, 900, precipitated a lively discussion today.
 Senator Borah. of Idaho, made point of order against these increases arguing that they involve general leg islation which, according. to the rules of the Senate, cannot be placed in an appropriation bill in the face of sin gle objection.
 Without concluding the debate fur ther consideration of the amendmenti was postponed until next Monday ant at 5:O5 p. m., the Senate adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
sALTER IS FINED.

Columbus Man Had Liquor i'm His
 Place,
 Columbus. Ga, Jan. 15.-(Special)- That the violators of the State prohi- bition law are not to be allowed to go saaAnnishsd when there Is evidence of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Hnnae Summary.

Washington. D. C., Jan. 15.-Private bills had their innings in the House of Representatives today almost the whole session being given up to their consideration. Many were passed.
 Under a resolution offered by Mir. Gaines, of Tennessee, the Judiciary Committee was directed to report within ten days on the question of right of George l.. Lilley Governor of Connecticut, to retain his seat as a member of the House. The subject occasioned a good deal of debate, which, at times, waxed warm.
 At 5:0s D. m., the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-16
Tendered a Dinner.

In the apartments of Mir. and Mrs. s. IA Straus at Castle Inn last night. Mir. E. M. ,Sechel rendered to a number of his friends stag dinner in honor of the celebration of the iFreid- Karpe |nuptials in vicksburg last night at 8 o'clock. The dining room was tastily decorated for the occasion with American Beauty roses. and the sev- |eral courses served were greatly en- joyed by the jolly party seated around the table, and the evening proved 9 most delightful one to all.
 During the evening a lengthy tele- gram of congratulation was sent to MT. and Mrs. Karpe, and later during the evening an answer was received from Nthe young couple and read to the assembled guests. after which the health Of the bride and groom was drunk