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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
KnIght. of CoIumbus.

Mobile. Jan. )--The fol- lowing committees have been appoint ed by Grand Knight James H. Glennon of the local Knights of Columbus, to serve during the current year: z. Entertainment Committee--John F, Powers (lecturer), Chairman; B. c. Jeanett. NJ. J. Vlckers. Peter Burke, Jr., and Andrew Strauss.
 Visiting CommIttee-James H Glen non ,(grand knight), Chairman; Thos. A. Yeend, John T. Bauer and Edward c. Dreaper.
 Assistance Committee-E. W. Gaynor, Chairman; Frank Cazalas, ST., Joseph M. Walsh, M. J. McDermott. William B. McAtee. M. L. Campbell and Thomas R. Powers.
 House CommitteeA-John D. Kenny. Chairman; Vincent P. Horres. Robert F. Lutz, Perry J. Wallace and Charles J. Calametti.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
WILL VISIT MOBILE
SCOUT CRUISER BIRMINGHAM CON-
 ING FEBRUARY |.
On That Date, the Citizens of Birming- ham, Ala, Will Give the Cruiser . Handsome
 Silver Service.

Mobile. Jan. , 17.--(Special)--It Is learned here that on or about Feb ruary 1. the scout cruiser Birmingham. one of the new war vessels of the Uni ted States navy and named after Bir- mingham. Ala, will reach this port. the trip being for the purpose of re- ceiving a silver service which the peo- pie of Birmingham will present to the vessel at this port.
 The Birmingham Is a sister ship to the Chester and the latter will accom- pany the Birmingham to this port. She Is 3,750 tons displacement, has a speed of 24 knots and an indicated horse pow CT of 1.60c and was built at a cost of $1,566,0 900. She is equipped with i've two-inch rapid-fire guns and two tor pedo tubes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
RECEIVES PRESENT.
Madame Steinheil In Prison Is StIn Re-
 ulAmbered

Madame SteInheH In Prison ls Still Re-
 membered.
 Paris. Jan. 1;.-It is affirmed on the authority of a person who is often at the St. Lazare Prison that Madame steinheiI. who is accused of the murder of her hus- band and her mother. is receiving daily. besides number of letters. a quantity of presents. chiefly from anonymous donors One gift, which arrived a day or two ago, was a splendid ring enclosed in case, also containing a card. on which were Inscribed the words. 'Affectionate tribute from, you know who" Unluckily for the painters widow, she is not allowed to keep these presents. which have all been committed to the custody of the examining magistrate But at any rate. she may have heard of them and may console herself with the reflection that she is not forgotten by some of her old friends and admirers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
MULES AND HORSES

in the South. have just received from their Tennessee buyers In the past two days the finest selection of mules which have been shipped to this sec They have more good mules on hand than any other stable in the South Get their prices before buying. Call at their new stables, corner Perry and Jefferson streets. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
JOHN L0VETT DEAD
PROMINENT CITIZEN OF WEST DALLAS COUNTY.
The City of Selma Will Today Begin the Work of Trimming Up the
 Large Number of
 Shade Trees.

Selma, Jan. 17.--(Specia1. )--John W. Lovett, aged. .54. well known and prominent citizen of West Dallas County. died at his home in Orrville this afternoon at o'clock.
 Mir. Lovett's death was due to a complication of diseases and from
 which he had been sick for several weeks past. The deceased was one of the most prominent and best known citizens of West Dallas and had many friends throughout the State. = Mir. Lovett was a prominent church. man and for years past has been prom inent Tn ali church work in the west. ern part of the county. He was born within a few miles of orrville and practically all of his life has been spent in that thriving little city. For many years past he has been engaged In the mercantile business there and at the time of his death was still con- ducting this business. He leaves 6 number Of relatives.
 The funeral services will take place from shis late residence in. Orrville to- morrow morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Lfttle ChiIh Drowned.

Columbus. Ga. Jan., 17<(Special)- Walter Harris, aged nine years, son of Henry c. Harris, a well known South ern Railway engineer. was drowned at the Columbus wharf late Saturday afternoon. He and other boys were playing about the wharf and the little fellow ran too near the edge and losing his balance toppled over into the stream. His body has not yet been recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
MoBILE SUNDAY ARRETs.

Mobile, Jan. 17.-(Special.)-Jam Camp, a white man. was arrested this morning on the charge of drunk. He will face the recorder tomorrow and probably be given a fine of $50 or ninety days.
 Jim Jackson, a white men is on the docket charged with keeping open store on Sunday He is the first man to be arrested on that charge since January 1, when prohibition went into effect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Mir. and Mrs. Leo Kraus, who spent today in Montgomery, returned to their home in this city tonight.
 Charles l.. Chambers of Grand Lake. LaA is in the city on visit to his sis ter. Mrs O. H. P. Wright.
 Mir. and Mrs. 1T. B. Elkan and Miss Addie Elkan and Miss Francis LiIien- thai have returned home from Vicks- burg, where they went to attend the Fried -Karpe wedding.
 Miss Mary McCord, after an enjoy able visit to the home folks. left yes- terday for Asheyille.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
PLEASED WITH RAIN.
Timber and MIII Men VIII Get Busy
 KnNv

Brewton, Jan. I7.-(Special )-The timber and mill men have cause to feel good over the recent rains that have fallen in this district causing sufficient rises in Burnt Corn and Murder creeks and Conecuh river to float the large number of rafts that have remained in these streams dur ing the long dry season.
 The two creeks have been blocked with rafts from Cedar Creek Mill Company and Lovelace Brothers mill fer many months and all days yes- terday large forces of raftsmen were kept busy getting out this timber to the river and thence to Ferry Pass and Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Fire In Icxtfnguished.

With the exception of small por- tion in the forward No. l hatch, the fire aboard the British steamer Mat tewan has been extinguished and there is now very little danger of it again breaking out The under writers have not yet reached a de-
 termination as to what disposition they will make of the cotton but all of 1t fin the matches where they fire ragged is to be unloadsd. possibly a large portion of 1t will be carried on deck of the steamer to Havre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Mrs. s. J. Mcbride Dead |.

Huntsville, Jan. 17.-(Special. )-Mrs. Susan J. Mcbride, aged 6s years, died at her home in this city on Friday night after an illness of two weeks with pneumonia. Sue was a lifelong member of the First Methodist Church. Her surviving children are Mrs. Louis Weltner and John B. Mcbride of this 0ftV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Wants WreatIinr Nlntch.

Mobile. Jan. 17-(Special. )-Kid Schultz, of New Orleans. wrestler. Is in this city trying to arrange wrest- ling match in the near future. He claims to be now endeaYoring to get Q match with another New Orleans man, an dexpects to make Mobile his home in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
City to Care for rreen,

The city of Selma Will tomorrow morning begin the work of trimming up the large number of beautiful trees which grow all over the city. Mayor Atkins has issued orders to Street Su- perintendent Shannahan to take his entire force and begin Monday morn ig to trim up all of the trees in the city, cutting off the dead branches and to also cut down all dead trees. The cutting down of all the dead limbs will be taken as a precautionary meas- ure, as these dead limbs are liable to fall at any time and iniure some pe- destrian who might be passing at the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Key West. Fla. Jan. 17.--Passed Sand Key. steamers. a. m.. Evelyn, to New Orleans; II a. m.. Earlswood, bound west; p. m, Rose Lee, to Mo- bile: Dorothy bound west; D. m., Ne"aap lire. bound east
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Miss Isabelle Brown, who was popular visitor to Pensacola a year or so ago, is again to spend some weeks in this city as the guest of Mrs. James Macgibbon at the latter's pretty home on North Barcelona Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

MT. and Mrs. James A. White left today for Mobile. where Mrs. White is to spend a short time with rela- tives while MT White, will proceed to New York to spend several weeks,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Mrs. J. Simpson Reese is to enter tain tomorrow afternoon at bridge and euchre at the Osceola Club, and the event promises to be a most enjoyable one for the ladies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
MARINE NEWS.

Galveston. Texas. Jan. l7.--Arrived; Steamers Helredale (Br.) Key West; Dunstan (Br.) Bain, Para.
 Cleared: None.
 Sailed: San Marcos. Davidson. New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

The United Daughters of the Con- federacy are to give a reception Tues day night at the home of Mrs. John c. Avery, which will be an important event with the members of the Asso- ciation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

Savannah Ga, Jan. 17.--Arrived Steamer Hemes (Nor.) Simonsen. Nor denbam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Obnerye Lee,r Rirthtlnx.

The United Daughters of the Confed> eracy will observe the birthday of Rob ert E. Lee next Tuesday. The cele. bration will take piece at the residence of Mrs. A. w. Cawthon. For the oc- casion most interesting and enter taining program will be rendered and the celebration promises to prove a most enjoyable one for all of the mem- bers of the Daughters of the Confed- eracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18

MT. and Mrs. Ralph N. Lindey who have been residents of Pensacola for the past two years, left tonight for Meridian. Miss. where they are to make their future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola, Fla. Jan. t7.-(Speeial.)- What promises to be one of the most brilliant social events of the season will be the complimentary dance at the EOsceola Club, the oldest and possibly the most select in Florida, next We'd nesday evening in honor of the officers of the the German warship Freya, and which will be attended by the society set in large numbers. Invitations have been extended to the officers sta- toned at the forts and at the navy yard to attend. The latter have been entertaining the officers of the foreign war vessel, and at the navy yard dur ing this week a dance Is to be given in their honor.
 An event of interest during the com ing week among the ladies of Pensa- cola and especially among the church workers, will be the arrival here of Miss Spaulding of Jacksonville, sec retary of the Florida w. M. U. She is to conduct a special meeting for ladies Friday afternoon at the First Baptist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
NvALIDS' HOTEL and
 SURGICAL INSTITUTE,
BUFFALO. N. Y

BUFFALO 1T- x-
 4 model Saniknri1m with eVeFy eqglp- Dent and appliance and q complete StaH of fsxpsrAsnced and skilled SpeciaItsfs for the treatment Of khs mos. difElcHh cases \Of Chr0Hio ailments whether reqairtnG Medical 0r Surgical GrsaEme9f for thskr eare. Se9d two sEamps f0 above sddress for THE INVALIDS' GUIDE BOOK.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-18
Social anh Per.nnn,

Mfr. and Mrs. Harry Faber of Mont. gomery spent today in Selma.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
Property Loss in Monterey
Is Sl2,5OO,OOO
WITH FLOODS COME RUIN
Death and Destruction Disaster Grows
More and More Appalling--American
People and Government Asked
for Assistance.


Mexico City, Aug. sl.--A conservative
estimate Of the damage wrought Al
Monterey BY the food places the dead al
400, and the property loss al $4,000,
600 The river has now gone down and
the danger i over.
Thus far $50 bodies have been reeov-
cred One entire quarter Of The city
was destroyed and $4,000 persons to-day
are homeless,
The water mains are useless and the
city Is consequently without drinking
waters neither i there light nor street
ear service. for the power plant has been
damaged.
It will be impossible To resume the
train service for week and Is a result
the city Is threatened with a food fam.
inc
The slaughter houses have been de-
stroyed, Ten thousand persons are being
fed on bread, coffee and soup 81 the
municipal authorities and Che American
consulate is giving food to all who apply.
Thousands Of persons have taken refuge
in the cathedral and the churches
Many adobe structures, soaked 81 the
rain, are'falling, and there has been some
additional loss Of life from this eause.
The railroad situation Is deplorable.
The branch Of the international between
Monterey and Tampieo suffered score
Of washouts. The iron bridge At San
Juan has gone and rs miles d the track
Of The Matamoras branch have been
washed out, There are dozen washouts
between Matamorss aud Cueyas and the
big iron bridge over the Rineonga be-
tween salillo and Monterey Is gone
The total Of the loss 70 the railroads
is not definitely known, but It probably
viii exceed 100000.
Eighteen blocks Of residences and busl.
mess houses are entirely washed away.
The more wealthy people Of Monterey,
together with the American residents,
are contributing to the mayors fund,
which is being expended for the purchase
Of food
The greatest loss is said to have been
caused BY the giving way Of the feser-
voir dam Monterey Is situated in
euplike valley and is surrounded on
three sides hy steep mountains The
waters rushed into this valley, down the
bed Of the Santa catrins river This
stream is ordinarily $50 yards wide but
with the advent of the flood IT, bank
were fully three quarters Of mile apart.
It il estimated that Is inches 81 rain
fell.
The federal authorities here are busy
with The organization d relief measures
Benefit theatrical performances, bnl
fights and fairs are being planned
Subscription lists have been opened alII
over Mexico City and tile other cities
II the republic arr responding to Monte
reg's urgent call for assistance
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
TRADE UNION CONGRESS.
Samuel Compers Presents Proposal for
International Federation.

Paris, Aug, si.--The sixth Interna-
tional Trades Union Congress was open
"a in This city yesterday, and among
the subjects discussed was the reduction
of hours Of labor, regulations 10 govern
work in domiciles, and proposal to put
an end to international strike-break-
ing.
samuel Gompers, president Of the Am
eriean Federation Of Labor, and Or.
]. Eads How represented America. Mr..
Gompers submitted 4 proposal for the
organization 81 an international fed
Grafton Of workmen which. while not
affecting the Independence Of the work
men Of the respective countries, would
defend the rights and interests ct an,
and create international fraternity and
solidarity
The motion advanced by DR.. How
urged trades unions Of al countries to
fight against the movement of workmen
from one country to another ii times Of
economic depressions when strikes were
threatened.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
ArLANrIc REcoRps AeAIN 40.
The Mauritania Makes East Trip ID 4
Dogs, IA Hours, N Minutes.

The Mauritania Makes East Trip ID 4
Dogs, IA Hours, N Minutes.
Queenstown, Aug. at, The steamer
Nauretania. the record holder For tie
transatlantic passage, arrived here Yea.
terday from New York over the short
course and made the passage ID four
days, fourteen hours and twenty seven
minutes. This beats her previous best
passage BY two hours and fiFty three
minutes
The Mauretania arrived Ut 1927 and
quickly landed the Irish contingent Of
her passengers and mails. She then.
continued On TO Fishguard, where she
dropped anchor at 1905. Her fonr ten
ders took olf the passengers and mails.
and special staff of customs officers
were Ii waiting 20 insure d speedy IN
speetian of the baggage Special trains
were quickly On their way to London.
where they are scheduled 10 arrive III
Obs p, III. The journey from New
York To London will thus be complete
ia five days, one hour and thirty-fiye
minutes. Newport and Nshguard are
apisbly befagged with the Stars and
Stripes and Union Jacks Tor the O.
custom The inhabitants turned out Il
cheer the incoming liner and general
holiday hes been proclaimed.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
GAS KILLS FIVE
ON U. S. COLLIER
Sailors Stripped Of Their Clothing BY
the Fumes Captain Has a Narrow
ESCAPE.

san Francisco, Aug. 81 Mysterious
gases released from the hold Of the Unit.
ed States collier Nanshsn when the steel
hulkheads Of that vessel were stove in
BY q typhoou where responsible for tho
death # five members Of her crew, ae.
eordiug II The story 81 third assistant
engineer Elmer Hutchins, who has az.
rived her Oh board The cruiser Buffalo.
The vessel was 81 route from cavite
to Hong Kong. shortly after the ship
ran into a terrific typhoon 4 noise ike
the explosion Of gases was heard. and
as soen ~ water began to pour into the
paint locker fumes bsgan to rise from
Il in great volume
Capt. Carver took I've members Of the
Filipino crew forward with BIN ia intss.
tieate The failure Of the men to return
Tea Hutehius 60 make an investigation,
and he was also overcome, but was r..
rived When TIE men were finally
dragged back from the hold It was found
that hy some inexplioabla freak the bod.
ies he'd been stripped naked By the
fumes. Capt Carver revived. but chief
officer I4arkin, second officer Rapp, and
three sailors died from inhaliug theI
gases
An Investigation into the causes Isl
being held 81 Hong Kong
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
HArFEN ousTED BIZ GOV. nUeHEs.
President Of Borough Of the Bronxor-
der Of Removal Follows Investigation.

Albany n. u. Aug 3I.--Finding him
guilty Of charges d misconduct il oiEce
and neglect Of duty Gov. Hughes has
ordered the removal from office Of Louis
F. Hairen, president Or the borough Of
the Bronx, IN the city Of New York.
President Haffen has held the Office since
Jan /, 1898. and was last reelected in
November, 1905
The governor bases bis findings on che
report II Wallace MeFarlane Of New
York, who was appointed commissioner
to take evidence IN the matter and who
reported that President HafIen had been
guilty Of misconduct which should sub
jeet him to removal
The charges were presented 10 the
governor ID November BY John Parroy
Mitchell and Ernest Yale 6allaher, com
missi0ners of account Of the city Of New
York at the instance 0f Mayor Ne.
Clellan. after an investigation BIZ the
commissioners Of the administration 81
the borough presidents office The truth
Of the charges were denied hy President
Haffen in his answer hled with the gov
ernor. whereupon Commissioners aiefar
lane conducted an investigation and SUD
mitted bis report. Hatian asked for
q hearing. which the governor granted.
on July 22.
While certain Of the charges are dis.
missed by Governor Hughes, upan Tee-
Of Commissioner MaeFaf-
lane, the governor finds that President
Haen greatly abused his discretionary
power III falling to enforce more strin
gently Che time clauses Of contracts for
public improvements that public fund
IN bis department were wasted by load
ing the pay rolls; that there was poiiti
Cal iobbery III the matter Of the Bronx
borough courthouse; that be vas inter
ested IN the Improvement Of the Clasons
point road with Fiew to heneiting him
sell and bis associates who had holdings
Iii The South View land and improvement
company, ard that IL borough president
and chairman of the local board of Nor
rissania HafFen recommended The acqui
sition 81 the city 81 eertsin property at
Hunts point Oh the East river for use as
q public bathing place which was utterly
unsuitable for the purpose
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
LIQUOR DISAPPEARED.
It Was Seized ii Raid and Was to Be
Used as Evidence.

Afiddlehnry, aug ST. Two bottles Of
whiskeg. which we're placed i'll the Gus.
toby 81 Justice Dickinson, of this town
on the last day of the Addison county
fair have disappeared and the evidence
against two alleged 4bootleagersH II not
"a Ne found. The police made 4 raid Oh
certain eating establishment on tha
fair grounds on the last day Of the fair
and eonfiscatea two bottles of whiskev
which they found there, leaving II Ill
care Of Justice Dickinson. before whom
the case was heard
Saturday afternoon. Justice Dickin-
son left his office foF i few moments,
leaving the liquor on his desk. but Oh
returning, the bottles were missing
The case against the two men. Fred
Bernard and Lutte shaw, for keeping
and selling, was brought up Monday
morning, but on account Of the lack af
important evidence, e was necessary t1
bind them over to the Deesnsher term
Of county court. Meanwhile the officers
are making strict investigation To "a.
cover the stolen goods.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
an 80 y orehard.

IN sections where the ground Is very
rough the orchard should not be cult.
waited, especially IN the fan. In hlay
sections where the ground does bet
freeze and where there is a great deal
If rainfall during the winter ths
ground is apt 70 be meIlowed By the
cultivation, causing the best part u
the soil to wash away during these
winter rains. But ID sections where
the ground win freeze during the win
ter, In level locations, fall cultivation
win prevent the soil from wasting
away. To turn up the mellow ground
% the action Of the frost renders many
81 the unsoluble minerals plant food
elements available for the trees. which
Il valuable n developing and maturing
the fruit Cultivate between the rows,
allowing the ground to be reasonably
porous, 50 the freezing witt be as bene.
fetal as possible. but The dirt must not
be allowed to remain ID large Jumps
which win expose the roots of the trees
TO the cold weather.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-08-31
Amsrican League standinr.
Base BAN Notes.

Miller, ls new Lawrence box artist,
Is none other than Pfanmiller, the old
Jersey City pitcher.
Ont fielder Messenger goes from
Broekton 10 the Chicago White Sox for
a consideration Of si,so0.
MartelI Of the Phiries Il making good
as a pinch hitter Out Of the six times
he that he has been ordered to the RESI-
cue, he has made Ave bits and drew i
pass once
President Murphy Of the Cubs pro-
tested A decision given BY Umpire Klein
in the last gaine with Philadelphia.
This is Che hrst decision he has ever
contested,
Saturdays games PLAYED IN Vermont
were, Woodstock ., Proctor 3. Bellows
Falls s, Walpole 0, Windsor q. Hartland
II, North Adams 6, Bennington /, Hard.
wick 3, Bethel !, Ludlow Q, Chester g,
Burlington Clerks 3, swanton Q.
The Boston Americans have been eri +
ticised for not playing the game. that
Is scientifically, or when i hunt il proper
lammi9e the ball Boston has been
winnla Ut Of games by this Ianmit
ont method. Il b said that HolFoke
has been working the same system in
their games
The most unique record Of the sea
son last year was the performance eff
Smith, 4 pitcher far some Western
team, who pitched 4 game 81 ball In the
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