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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
CITY FIGHTS TELEGRAPH.
AnnistOn officials Try to Collect Higher
 Licenses from Companies.

Anniston. Mar. 24.-(Special )-The case against the Western Union and the Postal Telegraph Companies. grow Ing out of the fight over licenses. has been continued again on account of conflicting duties of the city attorney. Manager Daniel of the Western Union stated today that his company has agreed to a compromise of $l00. the city wanting to collect a license of $150. Manager Barnett says his com pany will not agree to pay more than $50. Last year they fought the S250 license and secured a judgment against the city for about $500, including costs and accrued interest on money which they paid under protest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
FOR DEEPER WATERWAYS.
Lake s- o-the-Gulf Association VII
 Meet in New Orleans.

New Orleans. March 24.-The annual convention of the Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep Waterway Association will be held in New Orleans November II. IF and 13. according to announcement made last night by the organization in charge of arrangements here.
 It had been planned to hold the con- vention some days later than this. but the dates were changed in accordance with suggestions made by w. F. Saun- ders of St. Louis. secretary of the As- sociation. The official call for the con- vention will be issued from St. Louis within the next few weeks. Repre- sentatives of many foreign nations will be invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
COAL AND COKE OUTPUT.
During Last Year 1Os Men Were Killed
 In Mines.

Birmingham. March 24.-(Special)- Official figures given out today by State Mine Inspector Ed Flynn as to the coal and coke output last year. places the figures as follows: Coal. lI,523,299 tons, against 14,424.S63 tons in 1907; coke. 2.335,602 tons. against 3.096,722 tons in 1907. There were 1S,7S3 employees in and around coal mines in Alabam last year and loS men were killed, ten of them being electrocuted in the mines. Fifty-five widows were left, of which twenty one were white and thirty-four col ored. Ninety-seven orphans were left through the mine accidents, ffty-seven of them white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
TURPENTINE DIsTILLERY BURNS AT ALEXANDER CITY

Alexander City. Mar. 24.-(Special)- The turpentine dlstillery of J. c Me Phaul, which for a number of years has been operating near Alexander City, has just been burned
 It was not a total loss as a part of the equipment was saved. together with 8 valuable amount of product. The loss Is estimated at eight hundred dollars.
 Mir McPhaul who resides in Sylvester Georgia. happened to be here, and in an effort to save some of the product was severely burned on both hands and has just gone for his home in S!i- vester; before leaving. however. he sent A rush order to Savannah for a new still to be shipped Immediately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
Internal Revenue Report.

Washington, March H.-The month ly statement of the collections of in- ternal revenue shows that during Feb ruary the total receipts were t27.605.- l65, decrease as compared with Feb ruary, 1908. of N.1Is,901. Receipts from spirits for February decreased Sl.2Ss,425 from a year ago. Tobacco and fermented liquors show slight in- creases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
REBUILDING FOUNDRY.
Central Foundry Company May He-
 sume Business May 1.

AnnIston. March 24.-(SpecfaI.D- More than hundred workmen have been employed in rebuilding the plant or the Central Foundry Company, which was recently destroyed by fire here. and 1t is announced that the industry will probably resume operations by May l. A number of the workmen who were temporarily thrown out of employment were given jobs at the Union Foundry plant. the United States Cast Iron Pipe and Foundry plant. the Western Steel Car and Foundry plant and elsewhere. so that there was little distress as a result of the fire.
 When the plant Is rebuilt 1t will be somewhat larger. the increased pay roll putting more money into distribu- tion. Before the fire the company paid out about $I0,O00 a month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
Dr. Grasty fin Anniston.

Anniston, March 20-(SpecIaL)-Dr' I I. Crasty. son of the late J. L. Grasty publisher of The Manufactur- CTS Record. was in the city yesterday en route from Talladega. where he went for the purpose of winding up his fathers affaIrs. MT Grasty was largely interested in the printing prop erty near Talladega. and he was on a visit there at the time of his death. The son is d professor In the Univer- sity of Virginia and makes his home at Charlttesville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
SHIPPING PIG IRON.
Being Sent from Ensley for First Time
 In Years.

Birmingham. March 24.-tSpecial.)- Pig iron is being shipped out from Ensiey, the first time in several years, almost all of the product of thtt place being used in the steel plant hereto-' fore. It was announced at Ensley to- day that there would not be any shut down of the steel plant next week and rumors prevailed that orders had been received that would warrant steady operation of the plant for an- other month at least. The merchants of Ensley are confident that there Is not to be any shut down at all so far as the full mill is concerned. The Birmingham Southern Railroad has mo- tified its shop forces that there will be work from now on for only four days in the week. instead of six as The steel plant at Ensley is making delivery now on the order for eight thousand tons of steel rail for the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
E. f. Rnhne Dead.

Louisville. Ky, March 24,-E. c. Bohne, Vice President of the Southern National Bank, died today. Mir. Bohne was 69 years old. and was born In Hesse Cassel. Germany. MT. Bohne was one of the most widely known and active of the members of the Amer ican Bankers Assocration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
DAILY PRAYER.

Onered by pr. 0. c. McGehee. Lord we thank Thee for the season of grace which the churches of our city are now enjoying. We open our hearts to Thy coming and we pray that Thouwilt take entire posses sion of us. We surrender our selves entirely to Thee. Take us. Lord, with Thee on the mountain during this season and equip us for the work that may lie before us down in the valley. May our lives be pitch ed upon a higher key and may songs of praises ever issue from our souls. which may make glad the hearts of others and mingle with the great anthem that swells about thy throne.
 Amen,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
NEGRO STOLE HORSE.
Had the Animal Hidden nt HHIabee
 Gold Mines.

Alexander City Mar. 24-(Speclal.)- On last Sunday night. the horse of Dr. N. B. Dean was stolen and not until last night had the animal been located.
 It was found in possession of Buck Lindsey, a negro boy of this place who had the animal concealed at the Hilla- bee gold mines twelve miles from Alex
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
MRS. MoNNIsH CONVICTED.
Atlanta Woman Charged With Improp-
 CT IJae of Mails.

Atlanta, Ga. March 24.-Mrs. Dr. Rosa F. Monnish. who has for several years past operated q private hospital in this city. was found guilty In the United States Court here today on two counts of an indictment charging im- proper use of the United States malls.
 Notice of motion for a new trial was given. Letters containing language prohibited by the postal statutes, al- legged to have been written by the de- fendant were introduced in evidence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

ander City. The negro was charged with horse stealing and today the grand jury sitting in Dadevilie. found a true bill under the charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
No Rnce sulcide Here.

Keatchie, La. March 24.-The num- Der of living children of Mfr. and Mrs. Douglas Barnes. of this place. was made nineteen with the birth of son to theSn yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
"kILL THE STOCKING TAX"

A special from Chicago says:
 A country wide movement against certain features of the Payne tarirf hill. which will be participated in by more than 100000 women. Is seen in plans just launched here. Chicago club women have determined to enlist the National Federation of Women Clubs in an attack on the schedule In it's aplicatIon to stockings and stock ing materials
 Features of the Payne bill which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25
"MERRY WIDOW. IN THE ALPs,

Berne, March 13.-Switzerland has declared war on "cart wheel" millin- cry. The big hats which have lat terly had so much vogue among the women of all nations are to be classed as bicycle wheels on the Swiss State Railways, and will have to be conveyed in the luggage vans. The official mo- tice reads as follows:
 Ladies hats more than 31 1-2 inches in diameter will. according to Article IF of the Railway Tariff adopted in February, 1906, henceforth be regarded as wheels. Any lady wearing a hat of larger dimensions who desires to travel by Swiss passenger train must either ride in the luggage van or deposit her hat with the luggage guard and enter the passengers carriage bareh eaded."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

retain the present high tarin on wool, silk and cotton stuns. and even in- crease the tartfR on cotton stockings of every description, are also being dis- cussed.
 A special meeting of the Illinois Federation of Women's Ciubs is to be called immediately for the purpose of organizing an anti-stocking tax lobby Mrs. Frances Everett. president of the Illinois Federation. announces that the stocking tax situation will be brought at once to the attention of the national organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Mrs M. s. Thompson. of Union Springs Is visiting relatives in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

NOTICE, FLOWERS CIRCLE. The Flowers Circle will meet with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Miss Cleora Murphy of St. Louis Is visiting Mrs. J. E. Huney on North Perry street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Miss Julia Lightfoot has returned to her home at Shorter after visiting Miss Willie Carmichael.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Mrs. J. M. Falkner. who has been visiting her sister. Mrs. J. Fl Snyder. has returned to her home in Auburn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Mrs. Jack shackleford of courtland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-25

Miss Hester Palmer. 72 years old. has 200 acres of land in WallowS Val ley, oregon. south of Spokane. in the heart of the yellow pine belt in the Blue Mountain district. She crossed the plains from Missouri 30 years ago with a mule team. Mrs. Kate Brill. formerly of Illinois. has homestead in the same district. Mrs. Winfred Brownie, formerly of Pennsylvania. who came West to regain her broken health. has checked the ravages of tu- berculosis by living In the open in the hills in the Motaline district, where she Is housed in a tent. She has 154 acres of land, much of which is tim bered. Like many of her pioneer sis- ters, Mrs. Brownie Is an enthusiastic sportswoman and her larder is well supplied because of her skill with rod and line and folwing piece.
 It is not desired to convey the im- pression that these women and scores of others holding claims are wholly isolated or that they are living like hermits That Is not true. They have their social pleasure and at times have visitors who remain for weeks. Then their cabins are furnished with an eye to comfort and most of them have pianos or other musical instruments and carefully selected libraries. They. too, frequently visit their relatives and acquaintances in nearby towns, mak- Ing the journeys in their conveyances or by getting lift" from the travel ing provision stores and pack trains. Others living on the lines of railway communication ride In style befitting land owners.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED
Peoples Abstract and Trust Concern Absorbs imperial Valley Ab- stract, Title and Trust
 Company.

A consolidation of two important business interests of Imperial Valley was effected this week, when the Peoples Abstract Title and Trust Company absorbed the Imperial Val ley Abstract, Title and Trust Com pany. This movement, which has been on foot for several weeks, was completed on Tuesday, and the pres ent officers of the Peoples Title and Trust Company arc President. Philo Jones, Brawley; vice president. Geo. A. Carter, Fl Centro; secretary, J. B. Baker El Centro; assistant secretary, D. w, Lewis, Riverside; manager, w. E. Morton, El Centro. The Board of Directors is composed of these of- ficials and R. H. Benton, H. W. Brew CT and Bert R. Chaplin. of Imperial, and A. M. Shenk, of CaleXico.
 The consolidation is not effected for the purpose of increasing rates on abstract and title work, but to facili- tate the work and lessen the cost of maintenance and production. The con- solidation also adds to the financial strength of the institution and thus gives additional security to the pat rons of the concern
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
NIGHT TRAIN SERVICE
New Schedule of Fl Paso- Los Ange. les Trains In Effect on
 April 1e.

On April IS the new schedule of night train service on the Imperial Valley branch of the Southern Paci- fic will go into effect The time of trains 2 and on the main line will be changed to make the connections.
 No. 2, westbound, will leave Ell Paso at 11:45 D. m. instead of 7:3O a. m., and will pass through Imperial Junction at night. A train leaving Calexico at 7:15 D. m. will have a through sleeper for Los Angeles, which will be attached to the trans continental train at Imperial June tion.
 Eastbound train No. will leave Los Angeles at S:30 D. m instead of 8:05 a. m., carrying a through sleeper which will reach Calexico at $50 a. m.
 On the valley branch trains will leave Imperial Junction at 3:50 a. m., II a. m. and 4:90 p. m., arriving at Calexico at $50 a. m., D. m. and 6:30 p. m.; leave Calexico northbound at 8 a. m., p. III. ano 7:15 p. m.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
MUSIC AND READINGS
Entertainment of Unusual Excellence
 Promised for Monday Night.

Elizabeth de Barrie Gill will give the fifth entertainment of the Imperial Valley Lecture Course at Holt Opera House next Monday night. Miss Gill Is a contralto singer, harpist ana reader, and is said to be an artist of more than ordinary merit in all those accomplishments. John Wanamaker says of her:
 "FIlizabeth de Barrie Gill has been repeatedly recalled to Bethany church to give her recitals In songs and in- terpretive readings, and she has al- ways greatly delighted the large au- dience present It gives me added pleasure to say she is very highly es- teemed In Philadelphia, to my per sonal knowledge.'
 Gen. Lew Wallace, author of Ben Hur," declared that Miss Gills read ing of the chariot race scene from his novel was the best he had ever heard.
 Press comments on Miss Glll's work indicate that the entertainment next Monday night will be one of the best in the series.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
MURDER AT HOLTVILLE
Mexican Stabs White Man in Pool Room Brawh Citizens Demand
 Closing of Resort.

As the result of a poolroom brawl in Holtville, said to be over the pur- chase price of bottle of whiskey, John Proctor was stabbed to death by Jose Calaveras, Mexican, Sunday afternoon. The Mexican thrust a long, bladed knife through Proctor's breast, the blade protruding from his back. Proctor died almost immediate ly He was about thirty years of age, and leaves family. The body was taken to Imperial for interment.
 Calaveras and six witnesses were at once placed under arrest and brought to Fl Centro, where they were placed in the County Jail The pre- liminary hearing was held this after noon before Justice Sam Webb at Holtville.
 The affair aroused public indigna- ton to such pitch that two mass meetings were held since the mur- der and a demand has been made on the Holtville City Council that 1t close the pool room where the trouble occurred.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
Simon Brothers Obtain Forty Acres and Will Put Up
 Plant
Hollow Tile to Be Furnished Cheaper Than Lumber and Sold On Long Credit to Owners of Land in tho Imperial Valley.

Simon Bros, of Los Angeles, have bought forty acres of land half mile north of Fl Centro on the east side of the railway, as site for their pro- jected hollow tile works, paying $10e an acre for the ground. They win begin shipping machinery immediate ly and will have the works in opera ton as soon as possible.
 The member of the firm who closed the deal said when he was in M Centro, that he could and would sch tiles to settlers at price which would enable them to build substantial houses, rooted with mission tiling. cheaper than they can put up frame structures, and he hoped to see Im- perial Valley dotted with such resi- dences.
 Simon Bros, announce that they will supply tiles to any owner of lana in the towns or the country without requiring any cash payment, and will let the debt run at low rate of in- terest, as long as the purchaser wish es while he retains title to the land.
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
LIQUOR PRESCRIPTIONS
Physician Charged With Issuing
 Them to We'll Persons.

Dr, D. Mcintyre was arrested on Thursday forenoon by City Marshal c. A. Bradford, on a warrant charging him with violation of the city's pro- hibltion ordinance in that he had giv- en to q. well person prescriptions for the purpose of enabling such per son to obtain intoxicating liquors to be used as a beverage.
 Dr, Mcintyre was taken before City Recorder r, G. Ravens, and pleaded not guilty, and his bail was fixed at $500, which was promptly given, He demanded jury trial, and as the City Marshal is the prosecuting of ficer the summoning of a venire of forty was ordered by Recorder Ha- vens and this was placed in the hands of the Sheriff of Imperial County.
 The time of trial was fixed for 10 o'clock on Wednesday. April l4 Dr. Mcintyre intimated that If possible he would secure change Of venue from the City Recorders court. as he declared he dic not believe he could obtain fair trial in M Centro
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
SPECIAL COUNSEL RETIREs
City Attorney Revokes Lawyer Bak- er's Authority to Prosecute Liquor
 Cases.

The original complaints against Gib- son & Preston and William Hire, charging violation of the liquor ordi- nance of Fl Centro, were dismissed last Wednesday by the prosecution and new complaint in which the cases against all three were consolidated, was substituted. The defendants ap- peared before Recorder Havens on Wednesday evening and gave bonds in $500 each for appearance on Fri day to plead
 who prosecuted the case against D.. S.Heil was present to continue his work as special counsel representing the city attorney, and Attorney T. M. McNamara appeared for defendants. City Attorney Conkling was present and intimated plainly that he would take charge of the case and would need no assistance, but the special attorney persisted and claimed the right to represent the people by vir- tue of authority given by the city attorney at the time of the trial of the Heil case. Mir. Conkling revoked the authorization, and Mir Baker was obliged to retire.
 The City Attorney explained that he had given the authority to Mir. Baker at request of the persons en- gagged in reforming" Fl Centro and that those persons had tried to use it against him. representing that they had to engage special attorney be- cause the city attorney would not prosecute liquor cases. He did not intend to give them further opportun- ity to misrepresent his attitude. When the Heil case was tried he was obliged to go to Sacramento on busi- ness for the city and was quite will ling to turn the case over to special counsel, but no such reason existed for continuing the arrangement.
 Mir. Baker made a frank statement of his position in the matter, and re- tired from the case.
 On Friday the defendants appeared before Recorder Ravens, pleaded not guilty. and set up in answer that they had been discharged on the first con- plaint and having been once In jeop- ardy could not be tried again on the same charge No attorneys were present and even the prosecuting re- formers failed to put i'll an appear ance. Hearing on defendants motion to dismiss was postponed to April 30
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
HEBER's NEW SCHOOL
One Of Oldest Districts in imperial Valley to Have Handsome Mod
 ern Structure.

Heber school district, one of the oldest districts of Imperial Valley, is to have a modern school building that will be credit to the cor munity and the valley. The contra. is to be awarded on April 21 by u board of directors, which is compose of Fred Fuller. w. A. Van Horn anA V. K. Brooks -<<
 The estimated cost of the struc- ture is approximately $4OOO. The general dimensions are 40x61 h feet Two large class rooms have been pro vlded for, to be connected with fold ing doors, so that they may be thrown into one large auditorium on occa- sion of public gatherings.
 A teachers room, library, two ward robes for use of pupils, storage room. etc, are included in the plan. A porch. 17x14 feet on the front of the build ing is enclosed with an arcade Of three brick archways. and this Is sur mounted by belfrey with tile roof
 The body of the building will be of frame.
 The district has school site of four acres on the McKusick ranch. one and half miles west of the town of Heber and three and half miles south of El Centro. The tract Is seeded to alfalfa and this spring a large number of shade and ornamen- tal trees have been set on the grounda
 The new building win be completed in tiae for the opening of the school nect fan-
Imperial Valley press., 1909-04-10
NANCE TRIAL SET.

The case of the people vs. Albert Nance, on charge of embezzlement, has been set for hearing in the I'm perial County Superior Court on April 21. Last Saturday Judge Cole ordered that Nance secure new bonds men, as it appeared that his former bondsmen have transferred all their interests in Imperial County.