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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
NelUs of Mobile Society

 were Mssdames Rush, Bondurant, liar Ter. Walters, H. F. Cole and John Cole man. Kappa Delta.
 The meeting of the Kappa Dslta was held this afternoon at 3:30 with Mir. Truman Smith. The members Were all on hand and the study for the after noon was on the book Tho Challenge of the city."
 Personal Notes. Miss Rotchild of New Orleans b the attractive guest of Mra Eugene Brown.
 Mir and Mrs. A N Ramsey. of cen- tury. Fla. are In fhe city for q few days.
 pr. and Mrs Everett Teyior of Bos- will remain in Mobile for several weeks and will spend the winter in the South
 Mr. Carol Prince. who is studying law ct Tuscaloosa Is home for the holidays
 MT. Robert B. Armour or Atienta' who has been here on . visit to his mother, has returned home.
 Misses Helen Tayior. Virginia Hern- don. Augustus Pincus. Margaret Wefei. Ida Polk Ross and Rehecca Herndon. are among the college girls who er- rived today for the Holidays. Miss Purvis of Virginia will arrive today to be the holiday guest of Miss Virginia Herndon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
M DAILY HAY BE OUSTED.
MOBILE VETERANS STRING REAL
 STARVATION.
DecIared That Adtutant ef Raphael semznes Canp was Net Soldier of the Confed-
 eKney.

Mobile, Dec. -tspeciai. IA real sspsation was sprung last night at 2 naaettng Of senmes Camp, No II, Unltsd Confederate veterans. when tho war record of Adjutant R P. Daiy, Er. was questioned hy Freemopt Thrower, member
 rhe charge proved a bomb in the camp, inasrnuch as Adjutant Dsly has becn very active in the work of Che camp and the association for long time
 Adjutant Daly rendered hie resigna- &ion to become effective on Jan. l.
 Pending the resignation being ao- cepted, committee has been named by Camp semmes to investigate the records and ascertain if the adiutant was . veteran of the Confederate ser vice in any capacity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
CUSTODY or PROPERTY.
ComfrOverny Eetween P0stmasfer Ba
 ker and A1lsp Russell.


 Mobile. Dec. l7.-(special.)---A in- tereating controversy relative to cns- tody Of the government property re- gently acquired by purchase for new postofics site. has arisen between Postmaster Barker and Miss Julia F Russell, a former owner of the major portion of the property.
 Miss Russell contends that she was verbally appointed custodian by As- sistant Secretary of the Treasury Key holds at the time of the purchase.
 Postmaster Barker claims the pow CT, being the representative here of the Treasury Department.
 Miss Russell. 1t seems. has rented the property. and when informed she was not the legal custodian. is said to have turned over keys to Mir. Barker, but these would not nt the doors ol the property.
 United States District Attorney Arm. brecht has notified Miss Russell that Postmaster Barker is the custodian of the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
waus. slar..i rr.lni.w.

Mobile, Dec. 17--tSpecial) )--At . largely attended meeting of the Cen krai School Improvement Association. held last night. ringing resolutions were adopted. requesting the board of school commissfoners to restore manual trainine in the public schools. A number of speeches were made on the subject and the champions of the movemnt declared they would use every honorable endeavor to bring about restoration of this important adjunct to the public school system of the county. z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

Mobile Dec. l7--(special)---At tine annual neetin8 of Abba Temple. Ancient ArAbfc Order Nobies of the Mystic Shrine. officers were elected Tor the ensuing year as foliows: 4yron q. aprague. protentate; H H. MefeL IT,, chief rabban; James w. Webb. assistant rabban; c. S Sah- wahn, oriental guide; J. w. Phillips. treasurer, c. A. l. Johnstone. recorder; T. ]. Young. representative. Poten- tate Sprague succeeds Jacob D. Bloch Marvin o. Dischsr, for many years recorder of the temple, declined re- election because of other business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

NrA Y q CahaIl, clerk; q ". nEc- cn1lys bsnker: MrA '. Hstnea at- tendant: Nru M E McAurley chap lntns Mrs Y. vsrnuiIle. inner seutfnei; Ara L layton. outer sentfae1; J. H. Kopf, William Steiner. Mrs. M. Haines. mAnagers; P. J. Glass, J. 0. Thomas. physicfans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
SEARCH SCHIMPF PLACE
MOBILE sHERIFF sEIxEs ILLEGAL LIQUORS.
Popular Mobile Man is Served With In- function from Chancery Court --Drego Also Takes
 Silver Cups.

Mobile, Dec. E.--fSpeciai. )--on a writ of seizure served on Charles schimpf this afternoon. sherif Drago and i've deputies went in every room in the place with the exception of the private apartments of schimpf. and in the search about fifteen bottles of va rious kinds of beer and liquOrs were found
 The searching of the place and bring ing of the goods to Royal Street to be taken to jail caused a large crowd to congregate around the place
 Schin1pf was also served with an in- junction Issued out of the chancery Court This Is the first time that Schimpf has been served with an in- junction since the law went into ef- feet
 In@the search of the place twenty silver cups of peculiar make, alleged to be used for serving beer. were seized by the Sherfff and stored at the county jail. These cups are said to be valued at ez. 50 each
 Several men were found drinking in the place and the cups containing beer were seized from the table.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
AouaisitIoa for CommersiaI Club.

The local Commercial Club was in receipt Friday of three new city di- rectoriee for 1910 from Lincoln. Neb., and Sioux City and Davenport. Ia. Tn club maintains a complete library Of the city directories of all cities of any importance in the United States and this collection is free to the public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
Harry II. stone nwvse1.

Mobile. Dec. 17--fSpeciai)--- body of Harry L. Stone, the jeweler who died in Montgomery Wednesday was inferred here this afternoon in Mar noIia cernetery. The funeral took place from Trinity Episcopa1 Church with Rev. Edmonds Bennett officiat- ing At the grave Mobile Command cry Knights Tempiar took charge of the services and performed the rites of that Fraternity. Templars were the pail bearers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacola. Dec. i7.--fspeciai)-Co and Mrs. M. L. Koch are planning tour of the Orient, which Is to be made by Elks within c few months. and they have already engaged pas saae on the North German Lloyd Mn- CT GFosser Kurfuerst. which is to sail from New York on February g.
 The trip will include a large num- ber of interesting cities. and they will be gone for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
Hfssne nIe11enl sus6pry.

Mobile. Dec. l7--(special)--At the annual meeting of the Mobile Medicai Society. held last night officsee were elected as follows: pr. ". R Jack- son. president: Dr. M T. Hsneroft, vice-president; P: ssels Harris. trses- urer: pr. s. F. Hai4. secrstary: pr. M. F, Gaines. librarian; pr. c. N. Owen, member of coumf&teo 0f pub iic health. pr. Msans B1ews4t waS elected health officer for Citronelie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

of ths ls1o show an1 by 4he ana 6f nsxt weak expects fo heve 1srrD portion of the fund fn hena
 Telegrams were sent to SenatorB Jehhston and Bankhead te1ay bv the Secretary nskfng them to use every effort to ssnd war yssseis for the mardi Eras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
Get christmas nreney.

In an effort to encourage employers of the city to pay their employees whateyef fs due them the day before Christmas. the city has established an extra pay day for all employees, who ing of December 24 for whatever is due them.
 The semi-monthly payday occurred only few dGvs ago. but the Mayor has decided that extra checks shall be. drawn for those who have done service since then.
 The Louisville and rsashvilles pay train will arrive . few days before Christmas. and In addition the dock employees. numbering several hundred will get their pay,
 Various stevedores have agreed to the same plan and 1t is expected that all other employers win fan into line before Christmas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
0kspara-nsna weAalng

.
 r4bile. Dec. I7.-fspecial )--The Warr1age of Miss Anna Caroline Hand. of Rurvt8 Nfss., and Mfr. Horace shep- of1 Was quietly celebrated last sven- 1ne at the home of MF. and Mrs. Cur m epotswood on Dauphin way The uG1y attendants were the hxtde's sister. DGfs. curran spotswood and the beat man was Mr. Charles Shepard. brother pf 7the groom. The ceremony was per- Termed by Rev. ". q. F. Cox in the 0re0enee pf rslatftves and . few intf- mate fytends, and after . short we'd ding trip Mr. ana Mrs. Shepard win make thsir home with the groom's Dapsnts on Catherine street.
 nr1ags ana DaAee at Fhdella Club.
 christmas greens. bamboo, poinsetta and red bells formed the strikingiy pretty decorations last evening at the H5dslia. whsn this hospitable club opened its doors fer bridge party, Followed by . dance. The games of bridge began promptly ct 6 o'clock and In the contest Afss Rotehild of New orieans came on victorious winning the handsome pearl handled opera glassss. while the gentiemen's prize, . y'cut glass anA silver snoking set. Xas won by kr. Ralph RichArds.
 At . o'clock . delightful dance be- wan in the ball room and continued until . late hour. A delicious supper was served and thoroughly delight 1u5 evening spent by tho members and wuests
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
HoneIens Chrisfmas CIuh.

Mobile. Dec l7-fSpeciai)--The Homeless Christmas Club was or ganized here last night by number of Mobilians with the following of ftcers; Carl O. Spaarwardt. president: ". c. Oates, president; Thomas " sims, treasurer; James Gibboney
 secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

The following announcement. re- .ceived with interest by the many friends of the contracting parties, have been issued: MT. and Mrs. t0Il- liam O. Keeling will give in marriage ] their daughter, Ida Lewis, to Mir. R. E. Lee CFesap Wednesday evening. the 22nd of December. 1909. at $40 o'clock. ssO East Strong street." A very interesting meeting of the Daughters of the King was held this afternoon at Christ Church and at-
 tended by a large number Of mem- bers.
 Mfr. and Mrs. John Romagnan, whose marriage occurred Wednesday evening at the home of the brides morning for Jacksonville. where they will make their future kOme.
 Misses Katharine Gonzalez, Margu- erite Finch and Grace Reilly, who are attending Sacred Heart convent in St Louis, are expected home within few days to spend the holidays with their relatives.
 Miss Josie Loftin, who is student at Bessie lift College. Forsyth. Ga. is to spend the holidays with her moth CT. She is expected within a few days.
 Mrs. Newcomb and daughter arriv- ed at Fort Barrancas yesterday, join ing Colonel Newcombe. Miss New conbe has been visiting the Aldrich and other prominent families in the East during the summer months. Mfr. and Mrs. Carleton Wood of Washington. are in the city on their bridal tour and are the guests of Chief and Mrs. Frank D. Saunders. Mrs. Wood is the daughter of Major Syi- vester who Is chief of police st Wash ingtoh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

When you laugh, the world iamghs with youJ when yeu weep, ysu weep alone. is an cid aaying. When you feel In that mood (anancaaliy) see stephens--he win accommodate you. { I-2 2. Perry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
woodman Circle.

Mobile, Dec. i7-- Special )--The fol- lowing officers of Palm Grove Circle No. z. Woodman Circle have been elected: Mrs. M. Tierney, past guardian; Miss Ella Duff. guardian;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
RsImist is Guilty.

'Saree Rhea." alias. g. R. Gregory, arrested by the police on the charge of practicing paimistry, proved him self good lawyer at the session of the Recorders Court this morning. ing witnesses. who were police ofzi- cers. tangled in their testimony. In the end. however. he was adjudged guilty and turned over to the county authorities for trial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

Mir. and Mrs. A. V. Clubbs will en- tertain their daughter. Mrs. Heidel- berg. of Mobile. during the Christmas holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

Only One 'sBR0MO oUXNENEe That tsS LAXATIVE BROMO QUfNYNE Look for the signature of H " GROVE Deed the World over to Cure Cold in One
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
D|MEN STILL ON STRIKE
DID NOT RETURN TO WORK IN
 WHISTLER.
Dfsaffectsen is Due 10 Faiiure el 0ne workman To Pay The
 Unson---News of Gulf

Mobile, Dec. 17--(specia).-The men in the biscksmith department of the whistIer shops of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. who walked out Thurs day night on account of one man in their number refusing to pay his dues In the "iocai' did not return to work tonight as expected.
 They claim in long statement made this afternoon that no other de- partment in the shops has union men In 1t who have not paid their dues ana that they were not treated right by the general foreman when they presented their case to him. Master Mechanic D. O. Brooks says that the man will work for the com pany. as he cannot discharge him be- cause he has not paid his dues in the union.
 few men out and it is believed that the differences will be settled.
 Fire at Cuban Consulate.
 Fire was discovered this afternoon lin the residence of Al0nzo Jimeniz. Cuban consul at ts1 l-2 St. Joseph Street
 The department was quick to ra- spond and confined the flames to the upper part or the dWSlltnG. Tne in- terior wAs badly damaged by water.
 A defective flue caused the fire. The damage Ia considerable to fur nishings and the property.
 Eama Owners xznppy. The decisicn of the supreme Court In favor of the Factors and Traders Ineuranee Eouapany of Mobile against the State Land Company handed down by the Alabama Supreme Court. made happy property owners in this city.
 Under the ruling of the high tribunal 1t means the possibility of recovery by many home and land own CTS in this city and county of proper ties sold for back taxes and which were bought in by the land company. The suit wes on one certain property, but 1t was considered test case by owners of property.
 The State Land Company, under tax deed from the state, claims title to approximately 5000 pieces of proper ty, and the decision of the Supreme Court knocks out all these claims. A number of suits similar to the one decided by the Supreme Court are pending and prominent legal talent here declares thesa will be won by the original owners of the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
ses.es second Piace.

Mobile. Dec. 17.--fSpecial.)- )--An in- Junction was served tonight on Bar ney Sheridan and W. J. Farrell. al- legged to be conducting blind tiger" on lower Cont Street between Royal and Water Streets.
 A writ Of seizure accompanied the injunction but no prohibited liquors were found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
nreh6la nhr1ners.

A 0slbsrt suft Case or Bar nakes ea sassent ChsSst.ass gift.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
MARINn NEWS,

Mobile. Dec. 17.--Arrived: Steamers Fort Morgan (Nor. Bocas del Toro: fAnlpases, New York: schooners Ad- vance fBr.} Cienfuegos; Beatrice (Br } Havana; Sawyer Brothers. Cardenss
 Cleared; Steamers Belize (Nor. ) Be- lize; Lampasas, New York schooner Evadine tBr. ) Trinidad.
 New Orleans, Dec i5.-Cleared: {: Steamers Michigan (Br.) Bremen via Antwerp; Tampican (Br London, Ab- nngarez fBr.) Colon: Craighaii (Br ! Rotterdam via Norfolk; Marietta al GIorgio fNor. Bluefisids via Cape Gra- clos: Norheim (Nor.) Vera Cruz via Tampsco: Howthead (Br.) Dublin and Belfast via Norfolk: El Monte, New York.
 Fort Eads, Dec. 17.--Arrived: Steam- CTS Joseph Vaccaro (Br.) ceiba; Paris nina (Br.) Bocas del Toro via Port 1dmon, Belize and Port Barrios; Ei Monte. New York.
 Sailed: Steamers Milipool (Br.) Co., penhagen via Newport News: Rosina (Br.) TruxiIlo via Teia and Ceiba; Vf- etor (Nor.) Puerto Cortez; Ellis (Nor. 6aEua ie Grande; Morgan. Tampa.
 Galveston. Texas, Dee. iT.-Arrived; Dora BaiIea 0tal.) Tampa; Inkum, (Br.) Liverpool
 Cleared and sailed: Horstio CBr J Wenice and Triesta; Victoria de Lar riaga fBr.) Hamburg: Skipton Castle tBr.) Ghent and Antwerp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
nm. head of the Spmatra

T. P. Hamm. head of the spmatra Leaf Tobacco Company at Summer dale. in Baldwin County. announced today the tobacco crop for this season pounds and the entire output is al- ready sold.
 The Mobile Carnival Association has collected ss.08e to defray the expenses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
stop. ReckI~.s Autoisss.

A movement to stop fast and reck- less driving of autos through the principal streets of the city. has been fnaugurated. and 1t Is believed that if will have the desired effect.
 No action by the police have caused citizens to enter protests over the manner in which some drivers of cars instead of exercising caution when they reach crowded streets. evident. Iy see how fast they can send their cars.
 Several narrow escapes have caused the protest and 1t is believed that the police will take some action in the fu- ture,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
oaa FeIiew. Ic.sertai..

Grand Master George T. Self. of I. O. o. F.. reached here this morn- ing on . visit to the lodges Of that order and tonight he was entertained by she members at Rafford Hall where high degrees were conferred and q number of addresses made Among these was an address by the Grand Master. who was introduced by '. Ed Williams
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
RECORDS WITH GUNS
sOLDInRs MAKE coon
 AT PRACTICE.
Disappeering Guns Are Used at Fort Pickess--Odd Fellows ox Pen-
 saeeaa Enterta1n fer 9EnnA

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 17--tspsciAi.)-- 4 record with the ten-tnch disappear- ing guns has been made at Fort Pickens by the 18th company ef coast artillery nring at the new style of target and inasmuch as this company was the first to test the new target adopted by the War Department. the report win bs received with satisfse- tion there.
 According to reports brought from across the bay today. where the va rious artillery companies are engaged In biz gun practice, every projectiie hred struck the target souarely. The latter was eighty feet in length and was towed at . speed of between eight and ten knots. about the speed Of . war vessel engaged in warfare. and the target represented the water line of . battleship.
 The record fs equal to that made by companies with the old style tar get and is therefore very satisfactory to oficers of the command. who are high in their praise for the marks manship displayed by the gunners
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
Ail arrangements have been mac

All arrangements have been made for the meeting and informal dinner given under the auspices Of the Cham ber of Commercs for the purpose of meeting F. Clarence Jones', President and Frederick Townsend Martin. Vice. President of the American Embassy Association at the Grand Cafe. at the Battle House. Saturday evening. De- cember 1s, at 7:3o o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

Golden A. Brown and A. D. Rey- holds of this city. have purchased the Windsor Hotel and restaurant. one of the oldest establishments in the .city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
Mobile Paragraphs.

Mobile, Dec, 15.--lSpeciaID--At 2 meeting of Mobile Camp No 5. Boys of ,Wooderaff. the following officers were elected: Past Commander. Hart ley Hansen; Commander. Gus Seipie; Advisor Lieutenant. George A. Seiple; Banker, Charles Peterson: Clerk, Ed ward Vautrot; Escort. Joseph Chap man; Watchman, Edward Schelvan; Sentry Eugene Childresg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
ElwnIl nr1Are f,Inh .

Mrs. D. F. Adams was hostess for the Eiwell Bridge Club this afternoon. The prizes played for were fancy pins and the members and guests present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
SEPARATE DOLL HEADS

Xmas always cracks lot of dolies' heads and we are prepared to fix them. We have heads to it any size doll. They measure from 2 l-Z to , inches across bust. Made of china having closing eyes. and flowing locks. in blonde. new blonde. and brunette: priced according to size, Z5c. 35c. 39c. 75c. 9Sc. $l.25 and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
EXPRESS WAGONS

Strong wagons with iron wheels and metal bodies, painted red. They are beauties. and priced according to sizes. I2xl2 size. special Saturday. .$l .00 l2x24 size. special Saturday. SIPS B l-2x26 size, special Saturday $l.4S l4x26 I-2 size. special Saturday $l.75 IS l-2x3O I-2 size. Saturday. .$l.o6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
DRESSED DOLLS

There IS such a diversity of dresses among these young ladies that it would be hard to describe any one line. They are all beautiful dolls with closing eyes. painted china heads. hair in either blonde. new blonde. or brunette. and shown in bisque. for the most part. and priced according to size and quality from oOc to. e. .......$ $500
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18
MECHANICAL TOYS

A small circular track with engine, co car. and two passenger cars, the out Mm fit complete :.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

Miss Josie Loftin, who is a student at Bessie rift College. Forsyth. Ga. is to spend the holidays with her moth CT. She is expected within a few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

A very interesting meeting of the Daughters of the King was held this afternoon at Christ Church and at tended by a large number Of mem bers,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

were Mesdames Rush, Bondurant Har- ry Inge. Buck. Henry Hall, Monk. sad- Ter. Walters, H. P. Cole and John Cole man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-18

They will give more pleasure to your boy than any plaything in the catalogue. We are showing a nice Ene with steel tires. and adjustable seats. &E m $i.99 to. .. .........
The Roswell daily record. [volume] (Roswell, N.M.) 1903-current, 1909-10-02
ZooIoqical Exhibition.

One of the many things of special
interest to the patron of a circus Is
the menagerie. Campbell Brothers
lave expended a small fortune in this
department. that the lovers OF natur-
al history both old and young, may
ind something to instruct and a-nuse.
Chief among their many features, Is
a genuine Tartary Yak, said to be
the finest specimen of its kind; only
one other of its kind on exhibition in
the United States.
The Yak, like IN native Buffalo.
has become very near extinct, through
being hunted for its commercial value
This rare specimen of the bovine
race is found among b highest pla-
teaus of the Hinalaya Mountains. II
Is a large, handsome animal. with a
high head and proud look. challezg
ing the admiration of all who behold
Il. The large, heavy fringes of hair
which depend from the sides and low
er parts of the body, and the snken
tufts Of it's bushy tail. are extremely
valuable as articles of commerce. a
tail, when dyed in fancy colors, are
extensively used to ecnbel1sh the
wardrobe of the Chinese officials.
The menagerie of Campbell Broth
ers Great Consolidated Shows afford
an opportunity o a close study oil
zoology" for 1t Is the finest selec-
ton and collection OF rare wild AMI
mails IN existence; 1t II offered as a
living encyclopedia OF natural history.
These big shows viii be r In all