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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
TARIFF ON COFFEE
ON FREE LIST AS BILL STANDS
 NOW,
Provisions Relating to Special Taxa tiOn Had Not Been Decided on
 When Ways and Means
 Commit tee Adjourned.


 Washington, March 13.-As the tariff bill stands tonight. coffee remains on the free list.
 When the Republican members of the Ways and Means Committee concluded their labors temporarily on the new bill at 6, o'clock. adjourning until Monday morning, the provisions relating to special taxation had not been decided upon. The proposed tax on coffee was for a time accepted by the committee as the best means for providing reve- nue by which to prevent the continu- ation of a large deficit in the Treas ury. The Payne bill will not be ready for introduction on Monday. according to a member of the committee.
 While an inheritance tax provision will undoubtedly be included In the bill the members of the sub- committee have been unable to agree regarding this or regarding the proposition to inn pose a stamp tax on checks. bonds and stocks, similar to the war revenue tax of 1898. The entire matter of provid- ing some means for increasing the revenue of the Government. asids from the general duties on imported articles Is still an open question and Is being thoroughly threshed out by the sub committee.
 The Treasury officials view with great disfavor the proposition to levy tax on coffee brought into the Unit ed States. It Is pointed out that seV- eral million bags of highest grade Bra gillian coffee are now held in his coun- try and in some of the European cen ters, as security for loans to one or the Brazilian States and that should such a duty be imposed the coffee stored in Europe could be readily shipped into the United States before the new tarlH bill would become operative This vast quantity of coffee estimated to exceed 10, GOO, 900 bags Is said to equal the en- tire exportation of Brazilian coffee into the United States for a whole year.
 This. 1t Is stated. instead of being revenue producer, the income from the 1tI,a,v to ha O very insignificant sum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

The waists for spring can with safe ty be classified Into three types, the strictly tailored, the semi-tailored and the dressy models. The tailored waists are made principally of linen madras, and there is little variation from the styles that were so effective last fall and winter. Where there is any devia- ton at all, 1t Is only noticeable in the size and arrangement of the plaits. The sleeve has very little fullness at the shoulder and follows the close ft-
 ting lines. and even the cuffs fit the wrists very closely. This Is also true In the lingerie waists. These are more simple than in former seasons. as far as the designing goes, though they show a profusion of lace and embroid
 cry establishment. For the early months, the long sleeves are favored, though 1t Is expected that during the summer months many will return to the short sleeves. This is speculative, however, as the net and unlined sleeves may answer the purpose of comfortable coolness. The trimming effects are straight up and down, which Is pro-
 duced by the use of long. narrow yokes.
 There are many novel collar ideas of the Eliza be than and high effect variety French crepe cloth and Cluny lace are very popular. in the semi tailored
 waists. The all-white waists seem to have the most popularity in lingerie and tailored linen goods, but some white waists are shown with colored embroidery. while others have pipings of soft folds of color. In the tailored waists tiny tucks, knife plaitlngs and | embroidered polka dot effects are very | popular. In the semi tailored models | the platted frills are more often seen. | In the lingerie waists the sleeves are all full length and are small and close fitting. Yokes with lace insertions in vertical effects are extensively shown, though, of course, there are many of more elaborate design. Heavy laces and insertions are used to a greater extent than the finer laces. Real and imitation Irish insertions and edglngs are given the preference In trimmings lingerie waists. Cluny and Valencien- nes faces are also very much favored
 In the silk waists the tailored designs are more favored than the fancy ones
 Messaline satin in fashionable shades seems to have the preference. and Is selected to match the suit in color
 These are made with tailored plaits
 the center one trimmed either with buttons or plalted frills in self mate rial. On many. the sleeves are plaited or tucked crossways, and are often fln- ished at the foot with a plaited frill
 Messaline Is used largely for the more dressy lace trimmed waists, but Duch- ess satin Is preferred for the tailored models. Most of the waists are made collarless to allow the use of the sep arate neck frills, ruffs and labots The newest designs In net waists are in fine wash malines, with collar yoke and sleeve bands of colored malines, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Waists, Skirts, Dresses and Outing Suits

dence this summer. The fashion In these suits calls for very simple lines. with skirt kilted from the knee down and straight smock coats or tunics with close fitting sleeve andFlittle turn- down collars like a child's linen "eton." worn with a silk bow. Other suits are trimmed with hands of heavy embroid- cry and motifs of Irish lace, this lace being particularly effective with the corded or repped weave. These piques are now shown in 0 variety of colors. Fruit and berry tones are very fash- ionable. In the linen suits the styles are about the same, and the most fa- vored colors are amethyst and paie green In the wash suits and dresses many are made in modish and novel empire styles, with close fitting skirts and high waist band. Buttons are free- ly used in the trimming chiefly white pearl. The skirts are mostly gored effects though some p1aited models are shown. In the coats the long, straight lines in semi-fitted styles arc mostly shown. These are all with large pockets, cuffs and ,directoire re- vers In the dresses of both silk and cotton materials the one-piece designs prevail. These are of the guimpe or
 Jumper style, with high neck designs. The skirts are gored, some of the bordered rough silks are mada with small tucks over the hips. but carry ing out the straight lines in vogue. Panel effects are good, and in the
 guimpe designs the sleeves are cut in one with the waist in kimono style. but short. In these silk dresses fou- lards are chiefly favored. Fine em- broidery and lingeries frocks are going to be very popular this summer. These will show a profusion of very fine embroidery, valenciennes or normandie
 faces in fine all-over insertions and | houncings. These will be made on princess style and will be soft and clinging in effect, with trailing skirts
 and fringed girdles of satin. soft SIX or ribbon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
FACTIONS AFRAID
GIVE "REGULAks
 MUCH CONCERN.
Effort Is Making to Carry Ma''ef oA House Rules Over to the Decem
 her session of Congress.

Washington, D. C., March 13.-(Spe- cia1. )-The leaders of both Republican factions are making loud claims todas as to the strength each side will have when the contest occurs over change in the House rules. Really they seem to be afraid or each other and 1t is evident that ev- cry effort is being made to send the matter over for final settlement at the regular session next December.
 The regular Republicans still insist that if the test comes next week they will win their fight with the aid or the Democrats who will eNher openly refuse to follow Champ Clark or will absent themselves.
 President Taft and his advisers are doing their utmost to whip into line enough insurgents" to prevent a change in rules at the extra session fearing that if the "tnsurgents' win 1t will delay tariff revision.
 Alfred J. Stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

come but just at present we are more interested in the Skirts that are here. All the new skirts fit the hips snugly. are very narrow all the way down. and most of them have the habit back. Some to preserve the tube effect at the top and still make walking easy. have fan plaits near the foot to give addi- tional sweep to the skirt. Most of them, however are so scant as to make walking a fine art. and stepping on a street car almost an impossbility. The fastenings of these are at the side, either In the back or the front. If in the front, buttons usually cover the placket hole with a corresponding row on the opposite side. All of these skirts are clinging in effect. either from the cut or the materials used. These. to give the desirable princess effect, must have the high waist line. The modish skirt must be mounted high. from three to five inches above the waist line. which gives the hipless ef- feet. This can be arranged by either using a girdle of woven belting that fits the form perfectly and to the up- per edge of which the skirt Is attach ed or a girdle may be made by nttinS and boning. The newest gored skirts have narrow front and wide back pam els Fashion allows the skirts to be plain, paneied or plaited. making only .he point that they be narrow and of vertical trimming effect. Some of the skirts instead of having the habit back effect, have the separate double plalt For the early months the skirts are to have a scanty train or else just clear the ground. but along outing time they undoubtedly will be sh orter.
 For outing suits, white pique will be much worn, and there Is really dres- siness about this snowy corded fabric which makes 1t even richer than linen. Good pique is not really as durable fabric as linen. but fashion has set its seal on pique for this season at least, and now the fresh pique coat and skirt suit will be much In evil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Special Attractions at The "Fair {,
 Announced in 7wo Page Ads Today

in more fortunate circumstances.
 On next Wednesday and Thursday the Fair" will hold their formal Spring Opening of their Millinery and Ready to- Wear Departments. As this occasion Is looked upon by the women folks as the main event." large and enthusiastic crowds, and busy times are predicted for them on those days. Miss Morris, who has charge of the millinery. Is very much elated with the outlook for brisk business between now and Easter Sunday and has pre- pared for a banner seasons trade in her line.
 The growth and improvement of the Furniture Department of the Fair" has been a practical marvel. Each month 1t out-ioes its former records until now the volume of business dona by this department speaks we'll for Montgomery.
 Their rapidly growing Shoe Depart ment fnaugurates the season with a special display and sale of the cele- brated Edwin c. Burt's low cut shoes. When It comes to fine shoes for gem tlewomen, Edwin c. Burt's is in a class by itself-not as high h-priced as some. but as to fit. finish, wear and looks. few equal and none excel it.
 Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

will be worn in all shades, calf and kid will be popular finishes from the fact that they are so soft. light. cool and easy.
 The heels are to be medium low. Pumps with the bow will, of course. be favored, though there are great many styles shown plain and also with jew eled and metal buckles.
 Vamps of patent leather with broad cloth tops to match the gowns, are vital necessity to the women who adopt the height of fashion. These are shown in tan. taupe. purple, green. blue, grey and brown. On these shoes the buttons must match the cloth.
 Some pumps are shown with a slen- der strap over the inside and buckle to keep the shoe from slipping back and forth, which is a great fault in pumps.
 For indoor wear and afternoon af- fairs the slippers must also match the gown. High heeled pumps in suede or Datent leather are correct. They have pointed tongues and ornamental gold or silver buckles. It Is a fad just now in both Paris | and London for women to wear in the street belt, tie and shoes all of the same color.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Midway Route i. William T. Morton carried, A. Morton. substitute; NafteI, Route 1 William c. Naftel. carrier, John P. Anderson substitute: North port. Route l. William W. White, car- rier, John White, substitute; Painter, Route James w. Smith carrier, John c. Smith, substitutes Prattville, Route 3. William H. Harshell. carrier Sam uel B. Simmons. substitute; Sardis. Route l, Willie V. Harcher, carrier, Andrew L. Stone. substitute: Theo- dore. Route l, Chester D. Berry car- Tier. George Jones substitute: Vinegar Bend, Route l, I. E. Remmington. car- rier. F. r. Devolt. substitute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Shot Wife and Killed Man Named Tom
 McMeuua.

Jacksonville. Fla. March 13.-Rufus A. Humphreys. farmer, came here and surrendered today. saying that he had shot and badly wounded his wife last night and killed Tom McManus, farm han.
 Humphries said he was angry at find ing his wife and McManus together. Mrs. Humphries. who is 16 years old. is in a precarious condition. Humphries married here last August.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
LEWIS THE NEW
 SHERIFF AT SCRANTON

Scranton, Miss. March 1s.-tspecial) Governor Noel at Jackson today an nounced the appointment of Frank Lewis to be Sheriff of Jackson County to succeed the deceased Sheriff Smith
 The appointment is temporary and Sheriff Lewis will serve only until special election on March 29. when 8 Sheriff will be chosen by the people.
 The Governor appointed MT. Lewis at the request of members of the fam ilv of the late Sheriff Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
ALABAMA MAIL SERVICE.
.uran Route. Ordered Established in

Rural Routes Ordered Established in
 Many Places.
 Washington. D. C.. March 1s.-(spe- cial Rural routes ordered establish ed May 1: Laoeys Springs. Morgan county, Route l. serving 1b0 families: Opelika, Lee county. Route ', los fam flies. Rural carriers appointed: Bill kingsley. Route 2. Wesley R. Patilo, carrier. Kelley Davis substitute; Bnhh Route 1, Alfred B. Belcher, carrier. Walter T. Dewherry. substitute; Mo Connens, Rout 1, Basoom L. Hamby, carrier, Samuel E. Hamhy. substitute
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Ennn FOR .hnuGHr.

About s5 per cent of the proprietors of ready-made clothing stores in our larger cities, wear tailOr-made clothes.
 These "ready-made'' dealers know 'what's what' about clothes and they gO to n good merchant tailor for theirs. Come to us for yours.
 PRICKETT-GERSON CO, 2s Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
A MIsTRIAL DECLARED.
Jury in Bert Cain Murder Case Coula
 Not Agree.

Cordele. Ga, March 13,-After delib- erating forty-nine hours, the jury which tried Bert Cain for killing Chief of Police W. H. Forest reported today that they could not agree. and a mis- trial was declared.
 Forest was killed while talking to a party of men on one of the principal streets here. Cain walking up and sh ooting him. The difficulty is alleged to have been the result of ill-feeling that arose in the municipal campaign when Forest defeated Gains father for the office of chief of police.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Special
Cttixens' Light Cmpany's

Announcement. Having many enquiries we wish 10 advise our many friends and patrons
 that we do not anticipate any inter-
 ruption of our service from prevailing
 high waters.
 In building our power house we had l fin mind the high water of lSS6 nnd elevated our engine and boiler rooms. Respectfully, C1tixeus' Light, Heat & Power Co. F. R. Whiting, Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Earthaualse Recorded.

Manila. March 1S.-Local seirmo- graphs recorded serious earthquakes continuously from 726 to $40 o'clock this morning. It was estimated that the region of disturbance was 10000 kilometres distant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

The work turned out of our place Is better than you can have done any where eIse-if you don't want to take our word for 1t try Ladies' gar ments especially handled satisfactorily
 French Dry Cleaning Go.
 PhOne 113. z0S Dexter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
Fine Travelling Gnnda.

We have a select stock of elegant bags and suit cases at popular prices, See them bafore purchasing elsewhere.
 Gilbert Trunk Co.,. adv. 2lS Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

MAJESTIC THEATRE SODA FOUNT.
 Under new management-Best sy- rups and other ingredients--CourteO seryice-The place for ladies and gem tIemen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

Nashville. the road thus has connec- tions with two of the largest systems in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

La Matica! La Matica! La Manca ": Be sure and remember the brand.
 ufxt.r.vevx Cigar Co. Orpheum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14

AUGUSTA COTTLOW, World renowned Pianist. Jesse French Piano ParIOrs, Monday, March 10th, at SiS0 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
BIG MONDAY BARGAINS.

I 20 lbs. Standard Granulated Sugar,
 Monday, for $1.00 with a pound of Court Square Coffee (25c)-the coffee ! that pleases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-14
HUMPHREYS sURRENDERs.

BROCK GROCERT Y CO. The Pure Food Stores.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18

on the Rappahannock farm. or wheth-
er his JOdy was taken back 10 the old
WashiI gton family burying ground On
the lower Potomac is not known. He
bequeathed the old home place on the
Potomac to his eldest son. Augustine
To his son Lawrence he left the farm
on the Potomac between Hunting
creek aid Dogue run. which Lawrence
subsequently named Mount Vernon.
To George. when he should come OF
age. he bequeathed the farm on the
Rappahannock.
This house was occupied by Mrs
Washington until ii burned after
George had changed his place OF living
TO his half-brother's home in Mount
Vernon. After the fire Mrs. Washing
ton removed to a small frame cottage
in Fredericksburg where she lived
many years. and where she died. II
was in this house that Washington
took his last leave Of his mother. four
months before her death. The house
still stands at the corner OF Charles
and Lewis streets. II is owned by
the Society for the Preservation OF
Virginia Antiquities. and is furnished
much as IL was when Mrs. Washing
ton lived there. The room in which
she died and her bed are preserved in
tact.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18
SMITH SENT UP FOR LIFE
JUDGE BUCKLEY ovHnRuLEe
MOTION ron NEW TRIAL.
Miss Estslis Saith Was Crushed
and sobbec Bitterly when the
Verdict Was Rendered.

Columbns. Mi-..-Life imprisonment
in the r~aisentisry is all that await.
Charles r. smith. the wealthy ..ownde,
county planter. who killed Eugene A.
Laurent, Of Nashville. at Arte.is. Mis..
unles. the supreme Court Of Mis-issipp
changes the sentence pronounccd by
judge John l. Buckley upon the noted
defendant Friday aftcrnoon, after over.
rulisg the motion Tor a new trial
We, the jury. And the defends ant
guilty a. charged. but disagree as Ia
III. punishment" va. the verdict when
returned BY the jury.
,Iasr- Buckley thans~i the jurors fol
their attention to all evidence and or
guments presented them regarding ths
esse. aud discharged them forthwith.
The verdict vas rec~ivei in quietuds
BY every one. The defendant did no,
chang his expression in the slightes,
His interest dad not ,een to be at any
tension.
Miss Estelle Smith. the daughter wha
has b~~n dragged into the tragedy. who
has borne bravely everything that has
been said concerning her. was perhaps
the most crushed by the verdict. She
tried hard to stay a flow of tears. bot
iilial love was too hard to conquer. 4,
seemed a. though she wanted to lcnd
just one more helping hand to . con-
Victed father. and was trying to help
him bear his fate. She Taisci her vcil
and sobbcd bitterly, oonvulsiveiy. ye,
silently.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18

One OF the original Washington
houses Il standing about 100 yards
from the Corson cottage. Only the
weather boarding has been renewed
II Is a frame shanty. and the story
goes that II was used as an once Of
The estate when the washIngtons lived
there.
or the 200 acres surrounding the
house two are In garden and orchard.
IL IN oak timber and the remainder In
farming land. planted this year In
wheat and corn. When Corsnn tcasht
the land Il was deeply SCARED with
Burnside's earthworks. there being is
gun pits near where the house stands.
These pits have been obliteratcd. with
the exception OF one. which has been
lett as a relic
Fredericksburg has grown south
ward TIL a part OF the city Is directly
across from the Washington home
site. The steamboat landing on the
city side is within easy pistol shot OF
the Washington house When the
wind blows from the northeast the
whistle % steamboats, on the Potomac
river. Is miles away. may be heard.
To the north OF the Washington
house but s;ill ON land that was the
Washington farm. is Chatham. one OF
the noble places of Virginia. During
The union operations against Marye's
Heights. Chatham was Burnside S
headquarters
Across the river al the upper end
of Fredericksburg Is the great house
of Kenmore George Washingtons sis
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18
Penitentiary Property Appraised.

The apprsi~emsnt of the property Of
the Nii-si>siPpi Psnitentiary. as sub
mitted by Messrs- ,. l. Collins and J.
NJ Aven. who have b-rn engaged at thu
task OF preparing an inventory during
the past month. = regarded a. the most
satisfactory ever submitted TO the Beard
Of 1rslstee- Of th~ institution.
The total valustioa placrl On pri-ou
property IN th~ nv sPPrsisszaent = ST.
1es.osso9. a. soup@r~i vita ss-s.-
o5s-=7 for the year ISos. an iner-a-s
Of Sos .ssT.se. which - sin=a-s F.h~-
ssm~nai in ri~w ef th~ fat that tho
p~nitrntiary has sa1er-l saaae h~avy
la-~-. frum are darir< ~ rast war.
That th- szVlr~~ approximately r-Fs~--us
the p~r@au~ns Prap-rsy - shoEn ~ th>
fact that th~ oaly cruy- E-tsd - ~
inveutory = the un-o1A porsioa d th-
cosson yS-Ai a. the Ssln1e~er Flss~.
wksrh ;. Piae~.i At siSs go.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18
TAFT DAY At NEW ORLEANS
Prssident-Eisct IL Houored Guest ct
Creole Feast.

New Orleans, LA.-President-cleci
Taft breathed the distinctive atmos-
phere OF New Orleans hospitality Fri
day. With the shades OF evening there
gathered about him at the banquet
board a genial host, multiplied by emf
nenc'. rank and distinction.
The entertainment feature wa. .
Creole banquet. where the fsttened oys
ter-, the ssvOrine>- Of the cui-ine, with
its hundreds OF wears OF perfection ami
reputation blended with tn. hOn-y~i
words Of compliment and Orstory. music
and floral tributes into . scsne Of am
nation and yivaeity, tempered with re-
sPect and dignity. Mr. Taft vas toasted
by the governor. the mayor. by citizens
Of prominence and speakers Of reputA-
tion.
Mr. Taft responded in the spirit Of
ta~ occasion. lie talked Of his desire ss
the sas~f executive So T~prs--at the
whole nation. and Of hi. intention 20
make the representatives OF the admin
istration IN the South represent the bcst
element OF the communities IN which
they lived
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1909-02-18
Opposite Fredericksburg
GEORGE WASHINGTON AND ROYALTY

ActOn-le-Walls. in Northamptonshire-
But his interest included other items
as well. notably the crumbling tomb
stones OF the Washingtons in the
churchyard and the parish register in
which the births. deaths and marriages
of the family were recorded for genera
lions. The gsnealogy OF the male
Washingtons. father 10 son to grand
son, has long been known. IL haa
hitherto occurred TO no one to trace
the ancestry Of a certain Margaret
Butler. the wife OF Laurence Washing
ton of Sulgrave. who died in 1916. the
same year as Shakespeare. Margaret
Butler was the great-great-great-gra
mother Of Gen George Washington.
She was the great-granddaughter of
Sir John Sutton of Dudley. owner of
Acton-le-Walls. From the father of
Sir John. John Sutton. who died in
1887. the line OF ancestry is clear
through the Tirtofts and Charltons up
to Thomas Holland. earl OF Kent, and
sis grandfather. Edmund of Wood
! 'ck. earl CT Kent. the son OF Edward
- ing of England. and Margaret,
IN ter Of Philip Ill Of France.