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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
WANT A FEDERAL BUILDING.
People of Union Springs Petition con
 gressman Henry ID. Clayton.


 gressman Henry ID. Clayton.
 Union Springs, Feb. 25-(Special.)- )- In response to a petition from our peo- pie, Congressman Henry D. Clayton has introduced in the House of Repre- sentatives a bill to provide $50,o00 for Government building in Union Springs.
 The bill was referred to the Com mittee on Public Buildings and will come up in due course. An Alabama Senator Is a member of this committee and we hope next winter will see the passage of this bill.
 Arrangements are being made for the coming of MT. E. McIver William son, of South Carolina, the author or the corn method which Is receiving so much attention over the country just how. MT. Williamson will speak here March 4 at 3 o'clock at the Court House and will no doubt have a large crowd, as many are interested in hearing him explain his method. He will be ac- rompanied by Mir. W. H. Benjamin. Miss Hattie Mae Linton had as her guests this week Miss Agnes Messina of Appalachicola. Fla, and Miss Ruth Andrew of Jackson, Ala. These young ladies are all students of Brenau Col }ege at Eufaula. While here Miss Lin- ton complimented them with o'clock dinner.
  of recent organization is wide awake and is dong much to improve the town. The ladies are now engaged in peti- tioning merchants to remove objection able signs that hang across the street. A number of laws already on the books that have not been enforced will now receive prompt attention, one of these is splitting on the sidewalk. A site for a park has been selected on the corner of North Prairie and Chunnenuggee, this will be beautified and this sum- mer will prove a delightful gathering place.
 News has been received here of the marriage of Miss Eloise Foreman of this city to Mir. J. A. Collins of Bes- semer. Mrs. Foreman is the daughter of Mir. J. T. Foreman of this place and was teaching in Bessemer. MT. Collins Is a popular railroad man and is a fortunate man in winning this bright young woman. Miss Myrtle Foreman, sister of the bride, went up to Bessemer to attend the marriage. MT. P. F. Miles has returned from Birmingham.
 Mrs. c. s. Cowan has returned from B visit to Social Circle, Ga.
 Miss Lottie Petrey of Eufaula is the guest of Miss Jennie Hobby.
 Miss Ruth Culver of Montgomery Is the guest of Mrs. A. B. Laney.
 Miss Kathleen Blount'is visiting her friend, Mrs. w. A. Davidson, in Daw- son, Ga.
 Mrs. J. Kelley Haynie of Opelika Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. R. Harrison.
 Misses Villa Reynolds and Teddy Eley are spending this week with Miss Sadie McLaurine at her country home Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Colson. who have been visiting Mrs. s. T. Frazer have returned to their home In Colum' bus Ga.
 Misses Satira and Cora Lee Wilson will leave tomorrow for Visit to Jack sonville and Sneeds. Fla.
 Mrs. A. s. Johnson of Montgomery is the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Thornton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
HUDsON's CLAIM CONTESTED.
Not Now Believed That He Discovered
 Hudaan HlYer.

AAouhOA
 New York Feb. 25.-After a care tul investigation, the Treasury De- partment has come to the conclusion that Hendrick Hudson was not the discoverer of the Hudson river after all.
 This fact was made known at a meeting last night of the New York Society of Founders and Patriots of America, a committee from which has been considering the placing of a tablet on the walls of the new GUS toms house in commemoration of Hud- sons discovery. Before the work can be done, 1t must have the approval of the Treasury Department and a mem Der of the committee last night sub mltted a report including a letter sent to Secretary Cortelyou by William L. Kunhardt which said 1t was not>strict- ly accurate to say that Hudson dis covered the Hudson river and that tho river had been visited by at least two earlier navigators, Verrasano and Gomez. Commenting on this bit of information, Assistant Secretary Win throp wrote'
 "From this letter you will note that the accuracy of the legend on the tablet Is questioned and 1t Is suggest ed that before further action is taken in the matter, that you have the statement Verlhed and auVise this or flee of the change, If any. that you consider adyisa ble."
 The committee will go ahead, how ever. on the theory that Hudson, to all practical purposes, was the dis coverer of the river and with the be- lief that If such tcchnicalities were allowed to stand in the way. 1t would be about the same as denying that Columbus discovered America as this continent had been visited by Morse. men many centuries. before
 Discussion of Hudson's claim to fame Is particularly interesting at this time. In view of the approaching Hudson Fulton centennial for which elaborate preparations have been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26

served sallantIy as . Confederate sol- dier. being promoted to the captaincy of Company C.. sSrd Tennessee Refi- ment, in the Army of Virginia. He was captured at the battle of Peters burg, Teun., and served a sentence in the Federal prison at Fort Delaware. The deceased was of that class of old Southern stock of gentlemen noted for their chivalry and high-toned quail ties, which is fast ebbing. but whose fragrance and memories will be cner- ished throughout many geherations.
 Captain Powell is survived o1 @ widow. whose frame exhibits the weight of years, a sister and daughter, Mrs. Horton of this city. He was mein- Der of the Presbyterian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
CAPT. POWELL's FUNERAL.
Body Shipped From Tuscumbia to Ea-
 tOntOn for Infermenf.

Tuscumbia, Feb. 25.-(Special )- Ehrouded in his uniform of gray. the body of Capt. Richard F. Powell was shipped Wednesday from Tuscumbia to Eatonton. Ga. his old home, for burial.
 Captain Powell died yesterday morn ing at the Parshall House in this city. surrounded by his aged wife and daughter, Mrs. T. B. Horton. the lat ter being the wife of one of the pro- prietors of the hotel. where the de- ceased and Mrs. Powell had been spending the last year. Captain Pow ell was 72 years of age. having been born in 1887 at Rogersville, Tenn. He
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
K. P. CONVENTION.
Second District Meeting at Athena
 Comes to Close.

Comes to Close.
 Athens, Feb. 25.-(Special )-The second district Knights of Pythias Convention has just adjourned after one of the most profitable and pleasant sessions yet held
 The grand chancellor, Hon. Thomas D. Sanford, of Opelika. was present and presided at the meeting, deliver ing at the Methodist church to large audience a magnificent address on PythIanism what 1t stands for and what 1t is accomplishing. A beautl- ful banquet was spread to the visit ing Knights last night at the home of pr. w. J. Hagan.
 The keys of the town were turned over to the delegates in a happy ad- dress of welcome by Mayor Clements and the visitors were responded for by Knight Dix, of Decatur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26

ORDER Hill and Hill (b0ttled h bond.) MayflOwer (b0ttled in bOnd.) Lewis ~06" Murray Hill. Cascade Planet from | Brtckman and Co.
 Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
COMPULSORY VACCINATION.
Doctors Busy at Athens Putting Points
 to Bare Arms.

Athens, Feb. 25.-(SpeciaL)-Com- pulsory vaccination is now enforced here and the county physician and the other physicians are busy putting the point to the bare arms of the people.
 The city started the movement by requiring all people living within po- lice jurisdiction. to be Waccinated and gave five days for them to come for ward and receive the treatment. after that it is nneable offense not to com- ply. Several hundred people have been treated, and 1t Is hoped that further spread of the small pox may be ar- rested in this vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
Storn, nt Athenu

Athens. Feb. 25.-(SpecIalD-A se- were storm prevailed in this section Wednesday night and heavy rains and much damage Is reported from the va rIous sections of the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26

GREIL TRADING CO.
 Pensacola, Fla. Box S37. Phone 5S3 Orders filled Immediately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26
SORE THROAT CdtaTIl<AStlllIla IY0M ME !
 (AeassgNssD MaW,01MEJ ~

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26

The smoker who knows a good Clea Havana Cigar can appreciate the quaI- Ity in the Englo Resago. 1T J. Mat tox Cigar and Tob. Co.,, Wholesale Distributors. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-26

The costumes at some of our social fetes suggest that Eve was just q lit- tie hit oVerdresssd-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
HOPE THOMPSON ON
CHOOSING LIFE WORK
President Northern Insurance Com.
pany Addresses High School
Character Club.

The meeting of the High School
Character club, held at the Y. NJ. c.
A. last night, was declared by its
members to be the best one they
have had yet. A fine spysad was
served by the "commissary depart
ment," which was enjoyed by about
80. The address of the evening was
by Hope Thompson, who spoke on
Choosing Life Work" He brought
out in an interesting way the essen
tial things to be considered in de-
Gliding upon an occupation, and made
a number of valuable suggestions as
to how success may be won.
Following Mr.. Thompson's address,
there were short talks by Will Wood
in, Leo Stevens and others. which
proved an especially good part
of the program. For next week, s.
]. Woodin. foreman of the wood shop
at the pillow factory, is to speak on
THE Right Attitude Toward Work" "
Extemporaneous speeches by the
members of the club will be made a
feature of this meeting also. AS
school will be in session next week,
it is expected that the attendance will
be greatly increased. The club has
made a fine start, and it bids fair to
be one of the best features of the
association work for this year.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
DR.. TAYLOR TO LEAVE
WATERFOWL PLACE?
Reported His Resignation Will BE
Presented at Meeting of Trus-
tees in Chicago Today.

Word comes that at a meeting of
the board of trustees of Watertown
hospital to be held today in Chicago
DR.. W. E. Taylor will present his res
ignation as superintendent of that in
stitution. DIR. Taylor has been enjoy
ing six months leave of absence,
and during a recent visit here he de-
clared that he had not decided def
nitely as to his future. The rest that
he has enjoyed has proven a great
benefit to his health; he has added
considerable weight, is fresh and en-
thusiaStic, and declares that he has
not felt SO well in 20 years. For II
years DR.. Taylor remained close to his
post as superintendent while organ
izing the institution which now is rec
ogniZed in many ways as ore of the
model insane hospitals in the middle
west, and the present six months
leave is the first real rest he has en-
joyed
DR.. Taylor, when he retired in Au-
gust, announced that he would estab-
lish himself either in Moline or Mon
mouth. but he has not yet made deci-
sion as to his future He may return
to the practice of medicine, and rumor
has also had it that he may turn 10
the manufacturing field for which he
has marked ability.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
ONE BALLOT TELLS
Spells Undoing of Joseph D.
o'Brien in Selecting A. A.
President.
LONG SCHEDULE ADOPTED
New Headquarters at Chicago, Where
Several Leagues Will Center
Coming Season.

Chicago, Dec. 30.-The American as
sociation moguls are the original, Deep
dyed speed merchants when it comes
to picking a president One ballot
suff1ced at the annual reunion yester-
day at the Congress hotel. Five votes
went for Thomas NJ. Chivington, gen.
eraI manager of the Louisville club,
and three for the reelection of Joseph
D. O'Brien of Milwaukee, who has
ruled for five years. This over, the
club owners of one accord agreed on.
the 16S game schedule for 1910.
O'Brien stood his ground throughout
the early hours of the session, stead
tasty refusing to fight for another
term at the helm He pointed to his
record as the strongest recommends
ton in his behalf On the other hand,
Chivington. aided by George Tebeau,
literally turned the convention upside
down prior to the appointed hour for
voting.
Five Lined Up.
When the count was taken the re-
port showed Schoenborn of Columbus,
Armour, Toledo; Tebeau. Kansas City;
Grayson, Louisville, and Watkins, IN
dianapolis, as backing Chivington.
O'Brien was supported by Mike Can
tillon of Minneapolis, Charles Havenor,
Milwaukee, and George Lennon of st.
Paul
After the session Chivington an
nounced that, acting under instructions
from the board of directors, he would
pitch the A. A headquarters in Chi
cago late in January. This action will
make Chicago the stamping grounds
for the American, Three-Eye and
Western leagues. and the American
association.
In For But One Year.
Chivington will reign in the presiden-
tial pew for a period of one year. His
predecessor. O'Brien. was elected for
a term of three years by special act
of the directors
The matter of arranging for the
schedule consumed little time, it be-
ing the unanimous decision of the
owners to continue with the 16S-game
scheme The schedule committee,
composed of Watkins, Cantillon and
George Tebeau, will meet here wnen
the American league heads assemble
and lay out the program for 1910. 1t
is proposed to start the league race
On April Is and end about Sept. 26.
The magnates honored William R
Armour of Toledo by electing the lat
ter to the office of vice president
George Tebeau was reelected chair
man of the board of directors and will
have for his associates Messrs. Have
nor, Schoenborn. Watkins and Lennon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
BEER SHOWS PROSPERITY
Treasury Officials Say Increased
Sales Is Sure Indication.

Washington. d. c., Dec 30.-That
the beer brewers of the country are
recovering from the slump in the CON
sumption of that beverage in the fis-
cal year ending June 80, 1909, is shown
by the November treasury statement.
During November the taxes on beer
increased $606,947 over November,
1908.
Internal revenue bureau officials say
an increase in consumption of beer is
an indication of prosperity. as being
a poor mans drink, its use accurately
reflects the trend of industrial condi-
tions.
1t also is shown that the retail
liquor dealers special tax for the first
five months of the current fiscal year
shows a decrease of s2S2.779, as com
pared with the corresponding period
of the previous year, which the Off
Gals say is due TO the wave of pro-
hibition which has swept over various
portions of the United States.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
HEROIC FIREMEN
RISK THEIR LIVES
Deeds of Bravery Recorded at Fire
in New York Tenement
Score Are Injured.


New York, Dec. 30.-More than a
score of persons we're injured, five pos
sibly fatally, in a fire which swept a
double tenement in Belmont avenue,
East New York, today. Six of the in
jured were firemen, who were over
come by smoke and hurt in aiding i'm
periled people in the blazing struc,
ture. Some of the tenants escaped to
adjoining buildings, but when the fire.
men reached the scene the fire escape
and upper windows were crowded with
panic-stricken people ready to jump.
All were deferred and rescued by lad
ders except one woman who jumped
from a second story window and was
badly injured. In one room family Of
five foreigners was found unconscious.
Firemen carried them to a fire escape
and down the ladders. All five rescued
persons are in a. hospital in a serious
condition. Three of the firemen fell
unconscious when they reached the
street with their burdens, and three
other firemen were overcome after res
cuing tenants from the roof and upper
stories.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

given up the Prairie State league as
bad job when a letter or two from
some of the other cities interested
set him to going again, and now he
has gone to Cleveland, Ohio, to see
Roberts of the st. Louis National
league team with respect to getting
East st. Louis in line. East st. Louis
is within the st. Louis area of pro-
lection. Gary, Ind, has also asked
for place in the circuit, it is said,
and will be considered in case any
of the other cities fail to come up to
the scratch.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
h3Sg{EEhl!eatre

of the piece are wholesome and the
ensemble is uplifting. 1t is a sermon
preached by subtle humorist." That
The Fortune Hunter" is a comedy
masterpiece is the verdict of all the
critics. James O'Donnell Bennett in
the Record-Herald, Charles Collins in
the Inter-Ocean, Constance Skinner in
the American, Amy Leslie in the News
and c. L. Hall in the Journal exhaust
the adjectives of praise in describing
the piece. Seats are on sale four weeks
in advance.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
SKATING BODIES TN A SPLIT
Western Association Sewers ReIa-
Gons With Fasteners.

w k1SSOCldUIOn sewers IIcIa-
iOns With Fasteners.
Chicago, Dec. 3o.-Western Skating
association officials last night severed
all relations with the Eastern ANA
teur Skating association as the result
of bitter warfare over the latters
refusal to obey the ruling of the In
ternational Skating Union of America
reinstating Edmund LaIny of Saranac
Lake. N. Y, as amateur skating cham
pion of the United States aud Canada
Not only did the board of control of
the Western association in extraordi-
nary session called by Chairman Phil
Lauth effect this legislation but steps
were taken to reorganize at once the
eastern territory with nucleus of 90
members of the Western association
The Eastern Amateur association was
eliminated from the governing bodies
of skating The new association TO
take its place may be called by the
same name.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
Alone in Saw Mil at Midniah,.

unmindful of dampness. drafts, storms
or cold, w. ]. Atkins worked as night
Waterman, at Banner Springs, Tenn.
Such exposure gave him a severe cold
that settled on his lungs. At last he
had to give up his work. He tried
many remedies, but ell failed, till he
used Dr. Kings New Discovery. "Af-
ter using one bottle" he writes. 81
went back to work as well as ever%
Severe colds, stubborn coughs. infam-
ed throats and sore lungs, hemorrhages,
Group and whooping cough get quick
relief and prompt cure from this glo-
rious medicine. so cents and 81. Trial
bottle free. Guaranteed by all drug
gists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
TRADES LEAK TO PUBLIC
National League Officials Indignant
Over Waiver Cases.

over waiver cases.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 30.-Magnates
of the National league over the circuit
are indignant because of the leak that
has developed within the last two
weeks regarding the asking of waivers
on players about to be disposed Of
This seepage has been traced to Phil
adeiphia, it is claimed. and from a
high source in balloon it was learned
that steps will be taken by the ma
tional commission to close it up. The
recent bulletins affecting the asking
of waivers. it is said by at least three
club officials, all come from Philadel-
phia. During the last week there has
been considerable correspondence ex-
changed on this subject by the various
club presidents. It is certain that
some~action will be taken regarding
a Philadelphia club official at the Ma
tionaI league meeting in January in
Jersey City.
SPORTS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

Montana" NO attraction playing
the popular priced houses has deserved
more thoroughly the patronage which
has been bestowed upon them than
Montana" a romance o. the western
plains from the pen of Harry d. Carey.
This is the fifth successful season OF
Montana" which shows every indica-
ton of being able to continue season
after season to ripe old age, appeal
ing as it does to all classes of theatre
goers, as it contains all the essentials
of a successful play. The scenic equip
ment was painted from sketches drawn
by Mr.. Carey in the country in which
the scenes are laid Montana" is the
attraction at the Illinois theatre Sun
day, matinee and night.
1.-THE Other GirI."-''The other Girl.
will BE the attraction at the Illinois
next Monday. The company comes
with excellent endorsements from both
press and public. The play promises
to be little more than is usually I'M
derstood by the term musical comedy.
The fact is that of late years the term
has been misquoted, skits and vaude
villes have been offered under a title
which in past years had to be a bril-
liant satire with a good plot, set to
music and replete with wit and humor.
Gus situations. The Engagement of
1.-The Other Girl has. returned to this
quality and offers a real musical play,
well cast handsomely mounted and
brilliantly costumed. In addition to
this all the resources Of electricity are
called upon to make this production
equal to the best Broadway production.
CHICAGO Endorses "The Fortune
Hunter[Chicago has endorsed the
verdict of New York that Winchell
Smiths comedy of American life. 1.-THE
Fortune Hunter" is one of the best
plays of the century. At the Olympic
theatre the great comedy opened last
Sunday night and took the critics and
the public of Chicago by storm. The
splendid company, backed by a mag
nif1cent production, scored from the.
first curtain to the last. "The For
tune Hunter,Ais booked for run at
the Olympic and will be on view at
the sumptuous theatre a. Clark and
Randolph streets until the heat of sum-
mer 1t is difficult to exaggerate the
merits of the play Thomas w. Ross,
the famous Checkers" of former years.
in the role of Nat Duncan, was cheered
at the end of the third act, the audi
ence standing up and shouting for him
and the author. Mr.. Hatton, critic of
the> Post. wrote: 1.-The Fortune Hum
ter one of the two great successes of
the century dramatically and from the
box office standpoint, is vindication
of public taste. Every line. every sit
uation, every act, and the entire morale
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
catur was elected vice president.

catur was elected vice PRESIDENT.
The association took action abol-
ishing interscholastic basketball
games by girls teams. A number OF
the high schools throughout the state
had already made rules doing away
with such games and allowing only
games between class teams. The
constitution Of the association was
amended to prevent the girls from
playing with girls of other schools,
as it was the decision of the associa-
ton that the sport was good for
them neither morally nor physically.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30

does exist in every ball club in the
country. They contend that the ere
serve clause" which makes the player
the absolute property of the owner I'M
til released is not better than the
actual bondage in force in the south
before the war.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-12-30
WARMED OVER

Davenport has signed Carl E. Com
niger for first base and Barney Mad
den, a local product, for third. Com
niger was with Lafayette, Ind, last
year.
Heinie -Steiger, the Springfield
southpaw who was sold to Boston, is
expecting orders to report at st. Paul
next spring. The pitching staff of
the bean eaters is already overcrowd-
ed and he will hardly get show.
Rufus Gilbert, the DiStiller pitch
er; who was drafted by the Chicago
White Sox, will make the spring
training trip with Comiskey's team.
Gilbert has received his contract and
has been ordered to report for the
annual spring workout.
Jack Mccarthy has declared that
he is going to do for Danville what
he did for Springf1eld-win pen
mainland to that end he is scam
pering all over the country in search
of players. This week he is in Chb
cago looking over the White Sox and
Cub castoffs and they are looking
for interesting developments down in
Cannonville within the next few
days.
Doc -Childs of Decatur had hardly