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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06

Chased BY Saying Rip Van Wrinkle.
The sight and sound OF what he de
.scribed as baying Rip Van Wrinkle
caused John Nee. of Rowleysvllle. NJ
J.. TO go racing into Dover. spreading
an alarm that a wild man Is living In
the woods near Mount Hope.
Nee told Marshal Bryan that while
hunting with his dog. his attention was
attracted by what sounded like the
baying Of another hound. but proved
70 come from q weird human.like crea'
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06

ture. who was scudding through the
woods on all fours. his long grayish
beard trailing under his body. Nee's
dog started for the peculiar being. but
was frightened and chased by the al
legged wild man. who. according TO Nee.
finally galloped away into the woods.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06
Baby Born With a Tooth.

Although weighing only two pounds
at It's birth. the young child of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Krause. Of Hunting
ton. Ind. Is healthy and has four devel.
oped teeth It possessed one tooth
when II was born. and In spite OF be-
ing only two weeks old and not show.
ing any signs OF growing. 1t is cutting
its teeth with remarkable rapidity.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06
Son Of Revolutionary Hsro Dead.

James NJ. Edwards. who had en-
joyed the distinction OF being the
son OF a soldier in the Revolutionary
War. is dead at his home in Toledo
o. He was ninety-four years of age
His father. Ebenezer Edwards. was
one Of the Acton minute men In the
battle of Concord bridge. and fought
throughout the war with England.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06
THE SUN AT ONE CENT
Is The Cheapest High-Class
Paper In The United States.
THE FARMERS PAPER

THE SUNS market reports and commercial col
umns are complete and reliable. and put the
with the markets Of Baltimore. Norfolk. Charles
ton. New York. Chicago. Philadelphia and all
| other important points In the United States and
other countries. All Of which the reader gets for
can't
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06
Lincoln Highway to Gettysburg Sure.


without any amendment the United
States senate passed the house bill
making Feb. ~. 1909. the Tooth ami
versary OF the birth OF Abriham Lin.
coin. a legal holiday and recommend
ing its celebration throughout the
United States. for which purpose the
president Is authorized to issue spe-
cial proclamation.
The bill also declares that as a
part Of national memorial to Lincoln
there may be built a highway from
Washington city to the battlefield Of
Gettysburg. to be known as the Lin
coin Way" An appropriation OF $780,.
900 Is made for a survey of plans and
estimates for such highway.
Representative Lafean fathered the
bill In the house and Senator Knox
In the senate.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1909-02-06

fault. But we are determined to give
such people no just complaint
PERUNA is A GREAT MEDICINE
1t has become a household word in
millions of homes. Our faith in tho
remedy is stronger than ever. Every
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT
 HIGHLAND AVE. CHURCH

The sunday-school of the Highland Avenue Baptist Church will give au ideal Christmas entertainment on Tues. day evening. Dec. 21, at 7:s0.
 Every member of the sunday-school will take part in the entertainment and the offering of clothing and toys will be sent to the Baptist Orphanage at Evergreen. Everybody Is invited ana the admission is free.
 The above announcement is but the carrying out of the idea of giving rather than receiving, and the school will endeavor to make the Christmas season ideal by helping others rather than the giving of presents amone themselves at the church entertain. ment.
 At this service the main auditorium will be used for the first time for any service. The building is yet in ar unfinished condition. but Is so that fl can be used and we will be glad. to have our friends come with us on the above mentioned occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

| If, as the Supreme Court has laid
 down, in it's Bessemer vs. Efdge de-
 cision. liquor Is property, and may te
 stored in any place and in any quan-
 tity by the person who legally ac- | quires It. what will be the effect tt | the decision on the present laws? \ The Fuller and Carmichael laws pro- l hibit locker clubs, and brand as nuis- Il ances places of resort where persons
 are permitted to gather for the pur- 1 poses of drinking illicit beverages or
 unlawful drinking places that are kept
 in violation of the State law.
 | The new laws also provide that H- | quor shall not be kept or stored in
 soft drink stands. thus making reg
 ulation identical with that which the
 court declared unconstitutional in the
 Eidge- -Bessemer case.
 In the face of the ruling, Section 10 | of the Fuller bill, which alludes to the
 soft drink stand inhibition. seems pal
 pably invalid. No ruling or opinion ! has been rendered in regard to the
 section as yet.
 | Some wonder has been expressed as
 to why. within few weeks of the rui- ing of the Supreme Court declaring l unconstitutional the Bessemer ordi- nance, the Weakley-Fuller bill was
 drafted, containing the identical pro- vision which the court knocked out in Bessemer.
 It is asserted that Judge Weakley.
 who was the author of the Fuller bill. declared, subsequent to the Eidge-B -Bes-
 semer original ruling, that the Supreme 1 Court would grant a re-hearing upon
 reading his brief and argument. It Is also known that Judge Weakley de-
 cIared, during the campaign on the constitutional amendment, that Section of the amendment had been drafted
 to meet the Eidge- -Bessemer decision Depend on Amendment. Thus, the inference is that depend ence had been placed upon the pass age of the amendment to render ef- | fective some passages of the new laws. But now that 1t Is established that li-
 uuor can be stored in any place, If ls- | gally acquired and kept for a legal purpose, there Is some curiosity as to how far the proposition will go. There are other sections of the prohibition law. lawyers point out, that prohibit the giving away of liquor. If the
 fiquor cannot be disposed of, what good is there in the right to store 1t in any quantity. Is the question asked. An expression of opinion as to legal
 ity of locker clubs brings out the in-
 formation that there Is much room for contest, in spite of the storage de-
 cision.
 James H. Webb, of Mobile, for So-
 licItor of the county, In a letter says: "Even If 1t were conceded that indl
 viduals have the right to rent room ] and maintain lockers therein in which l liauor Is stored for their own use, il | would probably be contended that a l chartered club could not do this bG-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Final Reduction for Xmas
 Shoppers at the Montgomery Fair

overlook this exceptional opportunity
 One of the most popular Xmas Gifts Sofa PiIlows--has also been inclpd- ed in this remarkable sale. They have 200 pillows to almost give away, considering the quality @ glance at their .Ad' will convince you of this fact.
 The Grocery Department has put on holiday dress and is offering Christ mas groceries at very low prices. The standard canned goods are also low priced. considering their quality and the shrewd housekeeper win find many money savers in their list This De- pertinent has passed the experimental stage and is there to stay on It's merit. Only the best quality stuff at the right prices is being sold. A thorough trial will convince the most incredulous person.
 Don't forget that there are always some things that must be left un- mentioned in any Ar. and a visit to The Fair will more than repay you for your Time. ---Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Supreme Court as to the Bessemer anti storage ordinance and it's invalidity. It Is left as result of future litigation to determine the legality of locker clubs. Disinterested lawyers, like MT. Webb. refrain from an expression of opinion. It goes without saying that menberE of the bench have refused an expression.
 Room for Speculation.
 The enunciation of principles on ths anti-storaGe provision. if 1t does noth- ing else, opens the way for speculation from every side. speculation as to how far litigation will go and what it's ef- feet will be.
 It Is stated that the Supreme Court of Alabama. in holding that liquor is property and may be stored in any quantity by it's legal owner. did not enunciate an original ruling. but that the proposition has been laid down be- fore by the, Supreme Court of the Unit ed States. Tn the written opinion. on the Eidge- -Bessemer case the court fNl- lowed former decisions.
 The defense of the anti-storage or 'dinance relied upon New Hampshire court decision in contending that 1t was right to prohibit the storage of liquor in certain places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Result of Bessemer Case Decision
 Must Yet Be Determined in Full

cause 1t is an artificial person existing only by virtue of the laws of the State, and that the State has a right to say upon what terms such corporation shall exist. and that Section 229 of the Cons stitution provides that the charter of any corporation shall be. subject to amendment, alteration or repeal under general laws On the other hand. 1t might be contended that this prosisioa of the Constitution is not retroactive and Is inapplieabie to corporations or- ganized prior to 1901, the correspond ing section of the Constitution of 1875 not containing this provision. It viii be observed, therefore, that there is room for difference of opinion on the locker club question, and I prefer at present not to express any"
 So 1t would seem that except for the implied invalidity Of Section IS of the Fuller bill. there is no imme- diate effect of the reiteration of, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

The Montgomery Fair in this final week before Xmas is putting on one of very biggest cut prices sales Most of the articles are very suitable for Xmas presents and those who have not made up their minds as ito what they will purchase for Christmas would do well to read their Ad. One of the chief attractions Is the sale of silk hosiery. Every lady appreciates a gift of hosiery and when 1t is silk hose they are doubly pleased. The Fair purchased the hose at greatly reduced prices and they are giving their patrons the benefit of their lucky purchase. All of them are to be sold at the very low prices of 59c the pair.
 The suit department has put on half-price sale that cannot be rivaled as far as values are concerned. Every thing Is in the sale--all the new and stylish this--year goods and patterns. Just the chance you're looking for to buy your daughter a new school suit. This cut price sale also applies on cloth dresses of all materials. so don't
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
FORMER MONTGOMERY MAN
 BREAKS LEG CHASING STORK

The following from a St. Louis paper of recent date concerning Will lam V. Brumby of that city will be of interest to Montgomerians who re- member him as city editor. of The Advertiser for . period several years ago.
 Joy reigns in the home of William V. Brunby. managing editor of The St Louis Star. at 2o23 Russell Avenue despite the fact that the head of the household Is laid up with a broken leg.
 Mir. Brumby was at his desk Sat urday night when a message was flashed over the wires that the stork was preparing to swoon down on the Brumby home. He made hurried de- parture for Russell avenue.
 Bramby's mind was SO filled with anticipation that he forgot all about the icy-covered pavements He siipp- ed and fell and the surgeon said 1t was bad break.
 "But 1t is all right" said the editor T may be kept away from the office for few weeks. but 1t will give me fine chance to get acquainted with the new heir to the Brumby for tune. He is a fine boy, and he ana his mother are doing well, thank you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
coMMIrTEEsPLAN
 FOR GREATER CITY

Birmfnghasn. Dec. )-- The hrst steps toward protecting Greater Birmingham were taken this afternoon when the Greater Birming- ham committee of. the City Council met and began arranging for the di- vfsion of the big city after the first of the year.
 Every .city department win be en- larged. ss
 chfef of Police Bodeker announces that zs far as possible all the police of the suburban towns will be given positions.
 The fire department in each of tn. suburban towns will also be main tained and In many instances en- lsrged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
POLICE RAID FRUITFUL
LIQUOR SECURED FROM PLACE or
 J. c. ABGRCROMnIE.
Abercrombie Himsslf Arresed on War; rant Sworn by Recorder El-
 more-says Whlske1r V.
 longs to AnOfher Man.

Half dozen bottles of whisksy. sev- eral bottles of beer. an srm fuii of empty cartons and the psrson of J. c. Abercrombie was the net result of raid late Saturday night made by Police Captain Miles Smith and posse of policemen on the place conducted by Abercrombie at 11s Houston Street.
 Complaints have been received by the police In the past ten days about the place Abercrombie has been conduct ing. say the offcers. and late Saturday night Recorder Fillmore was called from his bed to face the blasts of the first real blizzard of the winter to come down to police headquarters and swear out the warrant for the raid.
 Abercrombie said when arrested that the whiskey was not his property, but that of another man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
4 < fs iIs 1ss ttft+& 4 DEATH CLAIMS CAPTAIN TULLE Sllicken by Apoplezy in lis
 Bath.
 NO INITIATION OF ILLNESS Prominent in Business Life of State
 for Years. pfsneer ana Exploiter sf Eufaula, Captain Tulli. Game t. Most- senery Five Years Aso- Acquired Exceptieaal
 wealth Durinx Life.
NO INITIATION or. ILLNESS

As he entered his bath early Satur- day night. John W. Tullis. ST.. veterAn of the four years war and prominent business man. was seized with apo plexy and. without regaining con sciousness. died at II o'clock at his apartments, sos Adams Street.
 No intimation of the sudden stroke had been given his family. In appar- ent perfect health and normally 1o- vIai, Captain Tullis had been down town much of the day. Nor was there to those who saw him at his home, any indication of illness. His faint voice from the bath room calling Mrs. Tuliis was the first intimation of trouble. t'fFxl
 Soon after his calls were answered he lapsed Into unconsciousness and died within two hours.
 Captain Tuilis was one of the most prominent business men of South Ala bama until his retirement from active life five years ago. For thirty-five years the firm of John ". Tuliis and Company. cotton exporters. of Eu- 1aula. was among the foremost In the South.
 Captain Tullis was one of the pio- neers of Eufaula, and one of the men to whom Is indebted the towns pros perity. Hs founded the Eufaula cot ton mills. and was for years President of the establishment. which is now owned by Governor Conner. Many times during his life Captain Tullis and Governor Conner were intimate in business.
 The Eufania gas works also owes its present life to Captain Tuilis. Ten years ago he gradually closed out his cotton mill interests. and live years ago his exporting tsisiness he relin- quished and moved to Montgomery His business life here has been in as- sociation with the Snow-TullIs Hard. ware Company. He had acquired much property in Montgomery. also, and was . man of exceptional means
 Captain Tuilis was born in the Ab- bevflle District. South Carolina, octo- Der g. 1888. He had passed his 71st birthday. He moved to Alabama early In life. and entered the service of the Confederate States as a member of Hardaway's Alabama battery. He lost leg at Gettysburg.
 The wife of Captain Tuliis was Miss Mary c. Woods. of Eufaula, who sur wives him. Three sons of the union are living, Charles D. Tuilis, John W, Tuliis, IT.. and Clayton T. Tuilis, the latter two of whom are connected with the large Snow-Tuiiig hardware establishment. Charles ID. TuIlis ts associated with ciancey's Hotel.
 Captain Tullis had been q member of ths Methodist Church for years. and. during his residence in Montrom- cry. was member of the Court Street Mefhodist Church. He was e member Of the Masonic fraternity. and of the United Confederate Veterans.
 The remains were taken Id the res,- dence of his son. John ". Tullis. IT.. 2is South Hull Street. Monday morn. Ing at $40 o'clock. the body will he taken to Eufauia. and interment will oaA made at that place from the First Methodist Church during the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
asar Exempt oflclals.

washington. Dec. 1s.-A suppiicat ton is to be made to the Supreme Court early in January to advance for hear ing the appealing of the Government from the decision of Judge Holt. at New York. practically exempting from pro- secution certain officials of the Sugar Trust. because their acts are barred by the statute of limitations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

u1ineham. have closed a deal for the purcAass of fo4 acres of land Between the North Bssssmer ear line and the Corey property. the purchase price be inx In the tghborh ood of 95s, 900. The property is to be Bub-divided and sold 7as .rssidential pfoperty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

WHEN IN DOUBT. Send flowers. They are always in good taste and give more pleasure than any thing else for the saHne money. We have the best
 s. B. STERN 4 CO.,
 Exchange Drug store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
Church Notes.

Professor Samuel Jordan. President of Highland Home College. will occupy the pulpit of the Church of Christ. Church and Catoma Streets. at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Sunday. MT. Jordan has a host of friends in the city who will be glad of this opportunity to hear him. All are cordially invited to both services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
THE PASSING THRoNa.

J. c. Pinkston. who has been in New Orleans attending the Medical Depart ment of Tulane University. arrived home Saturday tol spend his Christmsa vacation with his parents on South Hull Street. Dr. M. A. Aldrich, Professor of Eco monies at Tulane. stopped off In Mont. gomery Saturday en route to New York City, where he will attend a meeting of the American Economical Association. H. H. lift of Triton, Ga. where he has one of the largest lumber mills fin the State, has been in Montgomery the past few days on business.  W. D. Sheppard. General Manager Of the Milla-Brent Lumber Company at Pollard, Ala, was in Montgomery Sat I urday on short trip.
 Southern Sash and Door Company in North Montgomery. Is in Florida for the Christmas holidays. c. R. Talbot deputy sherif of Golf fee County, was in Montgomery Satur- day on business. NAhi 6EOtt anu 6Htendus OHiIGG States deputy marshals, returned to Montgomery Saturday from a raiding tour. They seized and destroyed two Illicit distilleries In Coffee County and arrested two white men. Wesley Evans and Henry McSwain, who were arraign- ed before United States Commissioner Tutwiler at Troy. McSwain was dis charged and Evans was held in ball. pr. c. A. Cary of Auburn. State Vet erinarian, spent Saturday in Mont gomery.
 F. l.. Smith of Anniston. was In the city Saturday on business.
 Dothan, is spending Sunday in Mont gomery.
 H. S. Shorter of Eufaula made short trip to the city Saturday.
 G. S. Hodges of Mobile spent Sat urday here on business trip. c. W. Corners was Saturday wis., itor to the city from Selma.
 Rollin Broughton of Letohatchie made a business trip to Montgomery Saturday.
 W. Y. Loyelace of Newton spent Saturday in Montgomery.
 John A. Hughes of Mobile is spend Ing Sunday in the city.
 J. c. Winters of Tuscaloosa. is in the city on business.
 Grover c. Bowden of Elba was Saturday visitor in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
XMAS PLANTS .

Poinsettins. Lorraine Begonias, Lily of the Valley, Hyacinths, Azalias, Foliage P1ants, Fern Dishes, Fancy Baskets, All in the acme of perfection.
 g. D. STERN q co.,
 Phone 1901.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

J. M. Barnes will preach at the Church of Christ, West End. Sunday at Il a. m, and Sunday 2 p. m. Bible study at 10 a. m., corner of Heron and Sixth Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Rev J. M Danneiiy. Presiding Elder of the Montgomery District. will preach at Perry Street Church Sunday as II a m,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Just received, No. Tennessee
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
FIREw0RKsi FIRE
 .fst xyourst rru rrxx,oux,

The genuine Mandarin Fire Cracker. Every enc guaranteed to shoot. Ro- man candles, guaranteed full count stnrn. sky-Roci<ess that go ssvvay up." These are the good kind--thc kind that shoot and den't "fx.p
 Mines, Balloons, Nigger Chasers, and sn the latest creations In Are werixa.
 Todd's Gun Store. If they tell you it's Tedd's make 'esn show you the Btg Gum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

John A. Hughes of Mobile is spend. ing Sunday in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Buys sszgerson Preperty. Birmingham, Dec. is.--fspeciaf1 1--s E. Thompson and associates of Bfr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

J. c. Winters of Tuscaloosa. is in the city on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Grover c. Bowden of Elba was a Saturday visitor in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

W. Y. Loyelace of Newton spent Saturday in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

Roliin Broughton of Letohatchie made a business trip to Montgomery Saturday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19
CHRISTMAS SOCIAL FOR PASTOR.
Members of second Baptist Church the Hosts.

Hosts.
 The members and congregation of the Second Baptist Church will give a Christmas pound party and social al the church Tuesday evening In honor of the pastor. Rev. J. Marion Anderson. An enjoyable program has been pro- yided and refreshments will be served during the evening. All the members of the church together with their visf- tors are cordially invited to be pres ent.
 For Tasty, ThOuGhtful Gifts,
 Visit Tresslar's.
 Many of the new skirts show plaits introduced in great variety. side and box piaits on hip yokes. or side yokes or laid in full length.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

C.. W. Corners was Saturday wis itor to the city from Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

For Tasty, ThouGhtfui Gifts,
 Visit Tresslar's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

G. s. Hodges of Mobile spent Sat- urday here on a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

J. c. Pinkston. who has been in New Orleans attending the Medical Depart ment of Tulane University. arrived home Saturday to, spend his Christmsa vacation with his parents on South Hull Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

H. s. Shorter of Eufaula made 2 short trip to the city Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

W. D. Sheppard. General Manager Of the Milla-Brent Lumber Company at Pollard. Ala. was in Montgomery Sat urday on a short trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

H. H. lift of Triton, Ga. where he has one of the largest lumber mills in the State, has been in Montgomery the past few days on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-19

W. J. willingham, owner of the Southern Sash and Door Company in North Montgomery. Is in Florida for the Christmas holidays.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1909-09-30
As St. Louis Lawyers Talk.

Circuit Judge Reynolds had an,
nounced that he would hear Jurors
who had u to offer for not serv.
ing, and a dozen American citizens
crowded up to the bench to tell their
troubles. Their excuses were as
varied as those who were hidden to
the feast that the Bible tells about.
One had an important engagement
and another could not heal very well,
and another had sickness in his fam.
lily, and another had duties to per.
form which nobody else on earth could
perform, and another was going on
a journey. And So 1t went.
The last mar in the line wanted to
be let off because he vas a German.
He might have been excused If he had
not presented his excuse wrong end
forward.
Judge" he said. II can't under
stand good English"
"Oh, you'll do all right" said the
Judge. There is no good English
spoken in here."-St. Louis Post.Dis.
patch.