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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Growing Scarcity Of Oak Timber Suit
able for Barrels.

st. Louis, March 9.-That the grow
ing scarcity of oak timber suitable
for barrels threatens the whiskey
trade. was the procurement by w.
Palermo Clarkson of st. Louis, Presi-
dent of the National Coopers' Associa-
ton when that body assembled for
its annual convention here today.
He declared that owing to the waste
and other causes. the price of oak had
increased 70 per cent and as no other
wood was equal to II in its effect upon
ageing whiskey, the distillers of the
country were facing a grave problem.
The convention will adjourn Thursday.
During the proceedings papers on
forestry will be read by Henry Her
get, Peoria, and Walker Melford.
Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Memphis. Tenn. March s,-while
Lon l.. Channel. farmer, was seated
at the supper table with his wife at
their homeSnear Memphis last night.
an unknown person fred charge of
buck shot through window, INJECTING
wounds from which the man died with
ina few moments.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
RUTH BRYAN LEAVITT
GRANTED A DIVORCE

Lincoln. Neb.. March s.-Ruth Bryan
Leavitt. eldest daughter Of w. J.
Brayn. was this afternoon granted
divorce from w. H. Leavitt.
Mrs. Leavitt and her mother appear
ed In the court Of Judge Cornish and
both alleged that Leavitt had not con-
tributed to the support Of his wife.
There was no defense. Mrs. Leavitt was
granted the custody OF the two chill
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
BATTLEsHIP FLORIDA.
It's Keel Is Laid Al the Brooklyn Navy
Yard.

New York, March 9.-while 1.-The Star
Spangled Banner" was played by the
Marine Band. the keel OF the battleship
Florida was laid today at the Brook
lyn navy yard.
The ceremony took place In the pres
ence of the yards commandant. kear
Admiral Goodrich, and as the initial
plate was placed in position all the
whistles in the yard sounded - salute.
The laying of the Florida's keel plates,
although an interesting ceremony.
marks only an incident of her con-
struction, and 1t is estimated that the
work upon her Is only five per cent.
completed.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
sk.I.ton OF Prehi.tortc Duck.

New York, March "a complete
SIX eleton of prehistoric duck. estimat-
ed by DR.. II. c. Bumpus, of the Am
erican Museum of Natural History to
be three million years old, has just
been acquired by the museum. The
specimen Is SO well preserved that the
greater part Of the skin. head. body
and legs may be seen. 1t was found
near Lance Creek, Wyoming.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
DOESN'T LIKE TITLE.
cretary ~ state kaox Has Mas,

Secretary 81 state KAox Has Many
Denscratlc Ten1escies.
Washington, March s.--Secretary Of
State Philander C. Knox ID one -cabi-
net offlcsr who, 1t Is said. does not APP
prsciate the title -Mr. Secretary" He
much prefers being called "Mr. Knox"
Among other democratic tendencies
of the new premier. is his habit Of
carly rising. Six o'clock, II rather a
late time for him to get up so that be-
fore the usual ONCE hours, he has per-
formed large amount of work. Since
assuming the, State portfolio. he has
arrived at his desk daily ats o'clock
or earlier. Is
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

son, a negro, sent UP from Jefferson
County for three years, was paroled
into the custody of the insane asylum
at Mt. Vernon. George Laffridge. sent
enced to a hard labor sentence by the
courts Of Dallas County, was paroled
owing to his critical tubercular con-
dffiop
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
pnck .Hant PROVE. .rataI.

Chicago, March 9.-While hunting
ducks in boat on the Calumet river
near Hammond Joseph Welch. Of East
Chicago. accidentally shot and killed
himself. In falling his body overturn-
ed the boat. throwing L. Miller, the
other occupant. into the water. The
latter vas Unconscious when rescued
and is expected to die.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
forn .lucH DErThl..

nenutsful sprsss weather ,Hasing. flood
E4ect On Hin,
been suffering from q cold. 10 much
better today. beautiful spring weather
having a good erect on him.
..He has NOT yet been allowed to come
down to the State apartments, bat
a.. he insists upon resumtng hfs att
diences, he today received In his FRI
vate apartments Cardinal Richelny,
archbishop Of Turin and Monsignor
Trobes. bishop 1of st. Cloud.
The ppntfR Oppressed { the desire ito
descend soon TO the throne room to
receive Cardinal Morcter. archbishop
of Mechlin, who II here. with Eve Bel
CLAN bishops and a Belgian pilgrimage.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
Arrests Will Follow If Street
Tax Is Not Paid by Today

has looked over his books carefully.
and he reports a number of delinquent
persons. in the matter of purchasing
the right to help wear out the flag
stones on Dexter avenue.
Today is positively the last upon
which, you may pay your street tax.
without mourning a fine of at least IS,
Prd in all probability another five IL
you have to be summoned by the po-
..1p twice.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
END OF 4 REDE0sE
New Elesh-Colerea Product That Heais
aA HIDES Ska Imperfeetions.

view S1COm~AOAOk~0 EfVOoSS Abot ne81e
al HIDES skin Imperfsetio,s.
4 peculiar feature of poslam. a new
skin discovery. h that II II naturally
nssh-colored and contains no grease.
30 that when used on the face for the
complexion. or for pimples. red noses.
Or any other iniammations. blemish-
ga or discolorations. its presence can
not b detected. It can thus be ap-
Piled II the daytime. the natural color
OF the skin being Immediately restored
and the actual healing and curing pro.
cess accomplished In q few days It
can be had Of any pharmacist who sells
pure drugs. The T.. @. Fowler drug
stQEes make a speciality Ut II. Nfty
cents worth will answer either for the
troubles mentioned or In curing ordi-
nary cases Of eczema Itching stops
At once. 49,
The Emergency Laboratories. No. SO
West Twenty fifth Street. New York.
are the sole dispensing agents for pos:
lam In the United States. and will send
an experimental quantity free by mail
In plain wrapper to all who write for
u. This will show results after an
overnight application. f0
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
Jimmy sloan Rewarded !.

Denver. Col. March s.-Jimmy Sloan,
former President Rooseyelt's closest
champion and bodyguarA for the last
five years. has been rewarded and with
In the next few weeks will resign from
the United States secret service to be-
come United States marshal for the
Southern District Of Illinois.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
Miss Cherry white Dead.

Milledgeville. Ca, March 9-Miss
Cherry White. junior at the Georgia
Normal and Industrial College. died
last night Her death was due to blood
poisoning resulting from an injury to
her hand with a fork.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Springfield. Ill, March 9.-The quo
rum in the joint session for the cleo
ton of United States Senator was
broken today by the absence of Athe
Senate. The roll call was hurried
through and the vote announced:
Hopkins. 1; stringer. 4; Shurtlefr. 2.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Mr.. @. r.. Carnathan of Butler
County, a member of the State Con-
stitutional Convention. was In Mont
gomery yesterday morning on busi-
Mr.. B. F. Goolsby has returned from
tour of Texas. While absent he WIS.,
tied Houston, Dallas. Fort Worth, Waco
and Marine.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
Forty-Four Hoke Smiths.

Atlanta, Ca. March 9--The number
of infants named after Governor Hoke
Smith has been counted and the count
was announced here today. 1t totals
forty-four, a few of them girls.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
MRS. NJ. y. LIsCoM DEAD.

First Chnd Born In Chicago After IT'S
fncofporafiOn AZ city.
Chicago, March 9.--Mrs. Margaret Ell
len Liscom. the hrst white child born
in Chicago after Its Incorporation as a
city. l sdead In Bloomington. ILL.,
She was born ON March 8. 1886. and
was surrounded at her birth by sQuaws.
Her first bath was taken In a tub made
from a hollow log. She was rocked to
sleep in a cradle of bark.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
WILL 60 TO ITALY PEACE CONFERENCE
PRESIDENT ZELAYA OF MICA
RAGUA ISSUES CALL,
The Conference Was Called With the
View to Arranging, Permanent
Peace For Central Amer

Mexico. March e.-According to
private adyices President Zelaya, of
NICARAGUA, has called another confer
ence OF his own country. Honduras,
Guatemala, Salvador and Costa RIGA,
with the view to arranging perman-
ent peace for Central America.
The conference is to be held on one
of the warships of the American Pa.
cifc squadron now at Amapala, No
omcfal adyices of such a conferences
have been received.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
washington Not Not,o.a.

washington. March 9.-Tke State
department has received no informs.
ton that President Zeiaya, of Mica
rasua. has called q peace conference
10 be composed of the Central. Ameri-
can governments. -
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
snfehlo,yers In Atlanta.

Atlanta. Ca, March 9.-Atlanta was
visited again last night by safe crack
Srs. $f25 being secured by burglars
Arom the safe of w j crabbe. on Wal
ten Street
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

LEWIS 90 RYE.
quarts $500, quarts sD.50y en-. paid
GREIL TRADING co.
r. O. Box s37. Pensacola, Fla
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
PASSES BANK BILL.


Nebraska Legislature Supports Bryan's
Pet Measure.
Lincoln, Neb.. March s.-The lower
house of the Legislature today passed
the bank guarantee bill framed by a
Joint committee of the two houses. The
vote was 72 to 20, all the Democrats
and FIVE Republicans supporting 1t.
The measure Is one of the issues
which w. ]. Bryan declared to be para
mount In the Nebraska campaign last
fall. -r4
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
nefeatn Local Option BIl

Harrisburg, Pa, March s.-The local
option bill. which authorised the cleo
tors Of any borough, township or ward
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Of any city to vote upon the question
Of the sale OF liquro was defeated In
the HOUSE tonight. *
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10
TO EXTEND RAILROAD.
line VIII BE Built From Kingsiand 10
Waycr0ss.

waycross, Ga. March s--Announce-
dent was made today that the directors
OF the St. Mary's-Kingsland Railroad
have voted to extend the road Atty
miles from Kingsland to Waycross. an
and additional seventy miles from
there to Sparks.
At the latte place the road will con-
meet with the Georgia Southern and
Florida Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-03-10

Insane Prisoner and Tubercular Pris-
Oner Given Liberty.
Governor Conner yesterday paroled
two prisoners. Upon the Recommended
re Charles paar-
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
MARKETS TO BE IMPROVED.
More Than $4,000 Needed to Obtain
Proper sanitation.

Eastern, Western. and Georgetown
markets. which are owned and controlled
by the District government. are 10 be
repaired. improved. and put in arst-clags
order from funds available and future
appropriations.
Commissioner Macfarland said yester-
day the Commissioners would do all in
their power 10 have similar improvements
made in the privately owned and oper-
ated markets or the city. The Commits
sioners two years ago asked Congress for
legislation enlarging their powers over
private markets 20 obtain sanitary and
other Improvements. That legislation
failed TO pass Congress, but the Commits
sioners believe this viii be accomplished
by moral persuasion.
In response 10 directions from Comufs-
sioner Macfarland. Sealer Of Weights and
Measures Haskell has submitted the fol-
lowing estimate for the improvements
deemed necessary Eastern market SLY.
Georgetown market 500, and Western
market. S2,7e5. OF the total amount re-
quired for the work there is $1,000 avail
able
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
CLERKS TO HAVE OUTING.

The Woodward & Lothrop EMPLOYEES
Relief Association viii give its twentiett
annual excursion 70 Marshall Hall Mon.
day, June d The committee IN charge ba,
had the affair In hand for some time. and
the excursion promises to be one Of the
most delightful 70 go down this season.
Everything IS being done to assure a GOOD
time. and the prospects indicate great
success.
A baseball game is being arranged be-
tween the Woodward & Lothrop Seniors
and Woodward & Lothrop Juniors. the
game 20 be called at 4 O'Clock In addi-
tion there viii be music, dancing. and
bowling Many employees and their friends
will take advantage Of the excursion for
an all-day outing, going down on the
early boat. The store VIII close early to
give the employees sufficient time to get
ready for the $50 boat
The relief association is for the better
ment and welfare OF its members, and
for mutual assistance IN time OF sickness
and death Its membership is composed
OF almost the entire number Of Woodward
& Lothrop employees. The excursion pro-
cseds VIII go 20 the general fund. The
reputation Of the association for outings
Of high character and enjoyment is a
guarantee Of pleasure and success.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
CELEBRATE IN BALTIMORE.
Soldiers and Sailors and Women's
Auxiliary Make Trim.

AuAiiiury Make Trip.
A representative delegation OF former
soldiers and sailors. accompanied by the
women Of Georgianna P. Porter Auxiliary
No. l6, Army and Navy Union. was the
guest at a reception and banquet in BaIti-
more last night. celebrating the first
anniversary Of the Ladies. National
Auxiliary to the garrison OF the National
Corps
The Washington visitors numbered sew
eraI hundred including members Of Ad.
miral D. d Porter Gen. William F.
Barry, and Col Theodore Roosevelt gar
risons. The mention OF Gen. An
drew S Burt's name by the Washing
tonians was applauded.
The reception committee on behalf of
the women Of the Baltimore union aux-
hiaries consisted OF Commander Clara
Calder. Of Jane Phillip Leary Auxiliary.
No % assisted by 142 members. The
Georgianna Porter Auxiliary was headed
oy Commander Ellen Hebrew. Mrs. Emma
Gerke, Mrs. Elizabeth Charlett. Mrs
De Marco. Mrs T. Coulter. Capt. George
Charlett. and Capt c. J. Gerke. The
flfth Maryland Regiment Band furnished
music for the dancing.
Among those who made addresses was
Adjt Gen J. E. Bonner. capt O. II
Lake. OF Gen Felix Agnus Garrison. and
Capt John Schumarke, OF the Fifth
Maryland Regiment Band. The entire
party was taken TO River View on a
steamer.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
BALL GAME FOR CHARITY.
EII1s and knights of Columbus to
Play July 10.

The Elks and knights OF Columbus OF
Washington are interested in a baseball
contest 10 be played at the American
League baseball park July 10. at S:S
O'Clock. It IS desired TO give aid TO ST
Vineents Female Orphan Asylum al
Edgewood, D. c.
This asylum for girls is now filled to
its capacity. and. with the large num-
Der of children under the care OF the
Sisters OF Charity, its maintenance is be
coming more and more a problem 10 the
directors. Appreciating the work carried
on through the conduct Of this asylum.
the members Of Washington Lodge. No.
Is, Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
and the seven councils OF the knights of
Columbus have Joined forces to carry
out a baseball contest that viii be both a
credit 20 the respective organizations
from the standpoint OF the fan, as well
as a big aid to a charity that knows no
creeds nor persons.
At a recent meeting OF the EIks and
the Knights Of Columbus committees
were appointed 10 arrange for the ball
game A joint committee was organized,
as follows; Thomas J. Donovan. chair
man; Felix Mcguire. secretary; Harry
King, f. J. Murphy. p. T. Moran. T. b
Nolan, T. F. Keliher, Andrew J. Cum
mings. T. ]. Heaney, and P. P. Fin
negan.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
BATHING BEACH READY
New Swimming Pools VIII Omen
Next Thursday.

new swimming Pools VIII Omen
Next Thursday.
Or. W. B. Hudson, superintendent NJ
the bathing beach, has fixed the bour ~
10 o'clock for the opening Of the beacb
on next Thursday.
The work Of improving the beach has
been rushed, and everything will be
ready for the army of boys who will take
advantage OF the pool on the opening
day
a new pool has been constructed which
Is sixty-rve feet long by forty feet wide
With depth OF four feet at one end and
hve feet six inches at the other. AT eacb
end OF this pool are two smaller pools
twenty by forty-five feet. one three feet
deep for the little boys, and the otbs-
for larger boys four feet deep.
The hours for bathing viii be from u
O'Clock IN the morning until noon and
from o'clock until s o'clock in she after
noon On Mondays. Wednesdays. and
Fridays the pools at the request OF a
plumber OF the women, viii be open from
until 10 o'clock In the morning for the
use Of women and their escorts. Two
swimming instructors have been pro-
vided. and ell children under sixteen win
be given lessons in swimming free Of
charge
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

Joseph A Burllart viii leave the city
on July 2 for Los Angeles. where he
goes as the representative OF Washing
ton Lodge, No Is B. P. o. EIks. to at
tend the convention OF the order to be
held in Los Angeles July Il to Il. This
VIII be the third time Mr.. Burkart has
represented this lodge in the executive
session Of the grand bOdy--first. IN 1909
az salt Lake City. and. second. in 1905
at Denver. Mr. Burkart viii visit The
Grand Canyon Of Arizona on his wav
out. and viii return by way Of the Alas
Exposition being away
about month
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
AGENTS IN NEW QUARTERS.
POstOn-Green Company Occupy of
fee in Evans Building.

IA LNHnS bulIdlnE.
The Poston-Green Company, Inc. ad-
verusing agents, located at 14I3 H street
northwest have moved TO their handsome
and commodious Offices in the new Evans
Building. 1924 New York avenue north
west.
Just one year has elapsed since the
Poston-Green Company was incorporated
and launched into the business world. and
to-day they are successfully handling
large business propositions well worthy
OF earnest attention Of older firms.
The rise Of this enterprising firm has
been noteworthy. Their business has in
creased Of late, necessitating the estab-
fishing Of branch Office In Baltimore.
The Washington herald., 1909-06-27
CURTISS In FLIGHT
IN new AEROPLANE
Night Owl Sails Three-0uaP-
terS of a Mile.
MAINTAINS FIFTY MILE SPEED

exhibition at Morris Park Race
Track Draws Crowd OF 10000, and
Inventor Is Praised as He AIights
from Little Craft-Glider wrecked
While Going Thirty Miles an Hour.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-20
TWENTY BLOWN TO ATOMS
Half Ton Of Dynamite Explodes In
New York State with Fatal
Results.

Albany, N. Y.-The explosion OF
half ton of dynamite in the stone
quarry OF the Callahan Road Improve.
ment Company at South Bethlehem,
near Albany, Wednesday, blew &c
atoms the bodies OF 20 workmen.
One thousand pounds of dynamite
exploded. and the bodies of the vic.
Tins were hurled hundreds of feet by
the conclusion and so badly mutilated
as TO be almost beyond recognition.
As darkness was falling a wagon
drew up to the engine house loaded
with bodies that had been picked W
back on the quarry hill. A crowd
OF grief-strlcken relatives gathered
around eager to identify the dead,
only to turn away at the sickenins
sight
Italians with shovels found here
and there portions OF bodies and
brought their gruesome leads in
boxes to the engine house which
served as a temporary morguc.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-20
FIVE Die; IS HURT IN STORMS
HIT KANSAS, MIS-
SOURI, AND OKLAHOMA.
Complete Reports May Increase Mum.
Der Of Dead-Train Plunges
Into River.

Kansas City. Mo. A series OF
tornadoes in Kansas. Missouri and
Oklahoma Friday evening killed at
least five, injured So. devastated one
town, wrecked a train and did great
damage to property.
twenty-five were injured by a storm
that swept over Mount Washington
and Fairmount Park, suburbs of Kan
sas City. At least two of these are
thought to be fatally injured and
others seriously.
The town Of Hollis, Kan, near Con-
cordia, was swept away. Here three
we're killed and ten seriously injured.
The dead are Fred Jeardoe, John
eyre and George Eckert.
The Eckstrom family, consisting of
FIVE persons. is missing Their house
is laid in ruins and IL Is thought they
are dead.
Near Great Bend a tornado killed
two and injured 20. All wires are
down in that vicinity and it is feared
that the death list may be greater.
William Aekerly. Santa Fe en-.
gineer. was killed while working with
a bridge gang between Great Bend
and Kinsley. Frank Nicholson, a con
ductor, was also killed. The tornado
wrecked the work train of which Ack
erly was engineer and blew 1t into a
ditch.
The storm spread over a wide area
however, laid waste many farm houses
and Injured many whose names could
not be obtained. On account OF a
great portion of the damage done on
farms its full extent could not be
learned. Many conflicting reports have
been received. One had ten killed
At Hoisington, Kan, a tornado in
jured and greatly damaged farm prop
erty. 1t was not SO severe, however
as that passing over other portions Of
the state
Wabash passenger train No. 8 ran
through bridge that had been weak
ened by flood into Bull creek, near
Randolph. The engine, baggage and
mail cars fell into the water. A tele
phone message from Randolph said
several trainmen we're missing but
that no bodies had been found.
The citizen. [volume] (Berea, Ky.) 1899-1958, 1909-05-20

times in sacks. The distance ira
versed is often lorg, but the time Is
well spent by the Industrious Shetland
women. who ply their knitting needles
on the march 20 and from the peat
moss. Summer and winter alike they
are ever on the trot. and II is sur.
prislng 20 notice such a number OF
old women staggering under their bur
dens and winding their way over the
desolate moors with feet enclosed In
"rivlins" OF dried cowskin. Some Of
the more aged carry "hecks," short
crutches, to enable them to raise them
selves with their heavy 'oad after
resting on the homeward journey. A
visit To one OF the more ancient houses
will give one an idea OF the simple life
as practiced a generation ago. but now
undergoing transition to more
hygienlc II less romantic dwellings
In a house recently visited by the
writer the only outlet for the smoke
was a hole or "lum" In the roof, un.
connected with the fireplace. The
hearth was In the center Of the floor
instead OF being built into the gable
according TO modern methods. At the
back OF the hearth was a fragment OF
masonry three feet or four feet high
TO support the peats and to rest the
few cooking utensils on. A vide
linked chain dangled from a fsfter
above. terminating in a crook TO sup.
port the kettle or the dinner pot. The
fittings Of the room included an old
fashioned box bed with sliding wooden
doors, large chest or "girnal" con-
tanning oatmeal. n churn with a flag
stone cover, a small table. two chairs,
a "sautie backet" on the wall. a sieve
and sack OF malt.