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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
The Editors Trials.

IA Ia RooSeVelt.) He was tried in Porto Rico
 And the jury disagreed. For the fact developed later
 That no English could they read. Then they tried him in Alaska, Midst the everlasting spows, And the jury which acquitted
 Was made up of Esquimaux.. Next In far-away ManilR They Rrralgned him for his crime, But the Bolo chiefs who tried him Let him go another time. In a warship then they took him To the sleepy Isle of Guam. And again he was acquitted In the courts of Uncle Sam. Then they rushed him after Peary To the Pole to try him there. But they couldn't find jury In that region anywnerH, Tn the District of Columbia
 Now at last they hope that ha Win be convicted under
 Laws of 9l B. c. ...
 IN. A. J.. in New York World
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
stanapatters Wailinr.


 wall has arisen to the effect that business conditions are badly unset tied because of the forth coming con sideration by Congress of tariff legis- lation. Newspapers which have ever made a fetish of a high protective tarifT are continually harpinE on the check of trade and commerce by req son of "tariff brakes" which are sup posed to have been set until Congress completes Its review. Such as these ought to have more confidence in the Republican majority in Congress, which is even now designing plans whereby ly altered. although that party is pledged to an honest revision. Possi- bly newspapers which keep up this to harden the back bone of the stand pat contingent against keeping the faith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
.Aasmnhia conn.aas6Es A soE 2 | ,LSs: e S:,ss

'MemphIg CommercIaI-AppeaI
 The largest cottonwood log ever cut in the South comes from Lula, Miss. The log is seven feet in diam eter and twelve feet long, and will cut $500 feet of lumber The log is so big that it will have to be split has the capacity to cut 1t. Cotton wood trees are said to grow more rap- idly than any other kind of trees In the country. Their average growth is fore the tree from which the logs was cut Is believed to be 396 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

The Abbevile News thinks the Re- publicans believe that they have the Presidency safely anchored for all time, else they would not have doubled the salary of that official. It does look a little as if they do not believe that the Democrats will ever elect a President, but we may fool 'em.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
ConKratulationa sro,, D

Philadelphia, Feb 20-"Blessines and felicitations. This was the cabie reaHI A.iu sage which Pope Plus sent to ArcS- bishop Ryan today congratulatIne EI,s Grace upon his 18th birthday. The Archoishop received large number of letters and telegrams of conrrat,,iat,o" but none of the kindly greetings ha re" eeived from friends all over the co,,n- try gave him more pleasure than that received from the PontiR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

The way some of our rural cx- changes prefix the title Col" to most of their visitors somewhat justifes the belief expressed by the Yankee breth . ren that we are a race of Colonels down here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

tieth auhiverssry of the marriage of her parents, Mir. and Mrs. Wood
 Miss Armogene Russell, Of Monroe vile fs the guest Of Mfr and Mrs. c k Russell.
 Mrs. A. W. Beverly is convaisscins from Q disloeated knee cap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
!James MeGreror pena-

Detroit, Mich. Feh. 2O-Jamea Mo Gregor. aged 7s, president of the Home Savings Bank. of this city, died at his home here last night af angina pectoris, He was born in Scotland. MT. McGreg- or was vice president of the Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company and a director of the Detroit Trust Com. pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

Mir. Roosevelt tells the country that the canal plans are definitely settled, and that none but enemies of the canal will criticise the plans or the work. Just as a matter of informa- tion we beg to inquire if a newspaper will subject itself to a libel suit if it ventures to say that Roosevelt's word is not law?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
SWORN CIRCULATION.

The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees i.s tract when requestedl that it's daily circu- lation Is larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabams-and thn1 its sunday edition has the largest clrcu- letion of any edition of any newspaper printed in Alabama without exception.
 The figures for January printed below turns having been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

The statepaper, as some of the para graphers call The Columbia State, was eighteen years old last Thursday, and we pronounce it strong and vigorous youth. May you live long and pros- per-"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

The Columbus Enquirer Sun wants to know what we think of It's proposition that the newspapers should cease to mention Mir. Bryan's name fin any way. We'll. it is one of those propositions which are desirable but impracticable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
In 1o12.

New York Sun.
 Mr. Bryan's candidacy in 1si2 de. pends entirely upon the courage and enlightenment of the South. Such leaders as Senators Bacon, Johnston. Cuiberson and Daniel can itlumine the chaparral. the "pennyriie" and the plney woods If they want to. Deacon Hemphill evidently thinks they won't, and for all we know that may be the truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

We haven't heard what Is to be- come of the Ananias Club after Roose- welt departs Win it be disbanded, or will Mir. Taft keep it going?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

The Randolph Star senslbiy argues that the farmers who always raise plenty of home supplies are the ones who are prospering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

MT. Taft says he had "a red hot time" while in the South Guess he refers to the seasoning in some of thnAA crsoIA aiAhaa In New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Washington stntn. Iion,o-.A

Washington. Feb. 20-GreenouRh's famous statue of George Washington has been removed from the Capitol plR- za to the basement of the Smithsonian Institution. The transfer was made tn protect the statue. which Is badly cracked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

A New York preacher says Bona parts was not really a great man. Can no one escape the knockers?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Ieo Much Fer Cfrsumstnnees.

Circumstances made Mir. Roosevelt frepident, but ft was too big a Job for
 even the might of circumBtances to
 make q sensibie. weli-balsnces man of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Prsparsa Ser werst.

We are ready to hear another su- SSssss Sss: ,. 0sast 0f ss ssi..S sst ssSssn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
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Mobile Itern.

Mont9omery etiii has hope of secur- ing the Battle Abbey. Of course, pro- yldsa M RiShmond, dossa.t get it Mont fedefaey, should hawe it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Millionaire Banker Disn.

Marietta. O.. Feb, 2O-T W. Moore a millionaire banker and oil producer. died ct hIs home here todag,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

C. I. Finigan. Circulation Manager. of The Montgomery Advertiser, being duly sworn. says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tiser's circulation for the month of January. 1909. is true and correct, and compiled af- ter all returns from news boys. news agents. spoiled and leftover copies have been de- ducted. 0. l. FINIQAN.
 Circulation. Manager. Sworn to and subscribed. before me this 18th day Of February. 1909.
 RIGA ALEXANDER,
 Notary Public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
I.lbertx .Felr,m C,rncIxn.

Huntsville Mercury Banner.
 The increase of the crack in the old Liberty Bell at Philadelphia may be due to the liberties taken with the eonstitution In the Knox eiiEibility emergency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
icnough rs Enouxh.

En0UEh t9 EnDU&H.
 Marion County News.
 We have always been great admir-. ar of Mr. Bryan. but he should now step aside and let some one else be the Democratic, nominee. Enough of thing is enough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
,o,sharn EVIL

. The. N Northport pqS Rreezs a.sa if. oor.. respondents not to sign themselves "Brown Eyes" or Blue Eyes". or any other coior of eyes. It seems that it's correspondents have eyes of such a
 ton is variegated when in print, and might cause some one to think the dis pensary is still running. Not a single one of the correspondents signed her competent authorities to be a health- tul and soothing color, but no one seems stuck on that color in optics
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Preserving History.
 TaIla nn0aa GosRrlAr

IAIIhpooBa Courier.
 The Montgomery Advertiser has for some time been publishing very inter- Alabama and the Indian tribes the whites found here. by Gen. Thomas B. Woodward They are Of permanent historical value. And in last Sundays paper there is long paper by Will T. Tort which was built and maintained oy the French at the junction of the Coosa and Tallapoosa Rivers. All stu dents of Alabama history would do we'll terest being manifested in the early history of our State will bring about the proper marking and caring for of all such historic spot4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
TAe Eew Man

Union Springs Herald. We extend congratulations to The
 Montgomery Advertiser upon the ac- fquisition of MT A. Rudolph Hey to
 succeed Mir, Victor Hanson. They nhave secured one of the very best to be had In the land, and will no doubt
 continue with credit the great work
 that Mrs Hanson has started. es..a' ;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
CanAot Come. TSf

4U5NHlVU8H 1ILieN-Ga3eILo.
 Taft in speaking to President Aber- crombte on the train thet oth CT evening. said he thought 1t hardly possible he gould make It to Tuscaloosa In the Commencement season. He said he would call Congress in extra session for . consideration of a reduction Of the tariff and he expected to be too huay to get oR in May. It does look or two while those manufacturers and sthera light out tariff schedules9 1incS by inch. There will be many days Tith nothing doing In Congress and It IS hoped that so much pressure will be brought to bear on the President to be that he will cuFetv come to Tus- calooSR, .4.t. " =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Keeping Ills Record Clear.

Florenca Herald
 misses an opportunity to knock Roose- veif.} declares that he made a very bad matter worse by interfering in the Call muddle. We'll, we supposs he has no dssjre to break his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
Can Stand It Longer.

Andalusia News. v \ The Supreme Court. so it is said. will not render an opinion on the prohib- ition law until April If we can do without until then, we feel that we can pull through the balance of the year without Your mornings morning." Don't care whether the court dpfnes at all If can't opine before April
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21
,,. I9ai11erent 10 Greatness.

Some os our. citizens neglect busi- peep at President-elect Taft. How dimerently are we constituted! Ex. President Grant paid Mobile q visit. &nd we were within. two blockss of his tance to view bis exeeilency. we had several opportunities to visit him yivrrs ing his "on to Richmond" and we. pre- ferred not to do so-~though' he made southern boys; but having nerfected those courtesias during his former wise It's. we felt q delicacy In meeting him atter he had filled the highest office have expected "Benediction."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

Two aliens stand beside the sea- By the wind-swepk sea--by the sobbIng
 sea And each one gazes lohgingly Where the sun sinks in the foam. One from Italy's fair shore The other doomed a tramp to roam. One knows he'll see his home no
 more--
 The other--wel, he has no home!
 --Phll H. Armstrong.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-02-21

4 Pennsylvania priest declares that 50 cents is enough for a marriage li- cense. It all depends on the girl. A sweet Montgomery malfien .,weuld be cheap at $1 $1,000,000,- tc asstsr.s
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
TROUBLE FOR RACERS
Stiff Wind Too Much for Yachts in
GrGreScnd BGu Contest.

With dripping sheet and lee rails buried for the
greater part OF the afternoon rwenty-eight yachts
raced in the first regatta count for the cham
pionship Of Gravesend Bay, OF he New York
Canoe Club yesterdag II glorious day for
the sport good whole sail breeze whipped across
the lower bay from the west by south and drove
The yachts along in splendid style There was
just little too much wind for several Of the
racers and the result several accidents were
reported by the racing craft
J. L. Smiths Mischief the first yacht 10 be
disabled The craft sailed in the second division Of
the handicap class after the start of her di-
vision. while the first beat Sea Gate. the LASH
ings AT the peak blew out. ana inside Of a minute
the nansan blown awav. little later the
Careless, the property Of Richard Rummell. broke
her starboard shroud and gave up the contest. The
Elm, which belongs to T. II. Fales. was the other
yacht to be disabled She lost her rudder during
the second round Of The contest
The feature Of the regatta was a special race be-
tween s. +. Nernon's Vivian IT and the Phantom,
the property OF &. INmbcke The craft sailed over
an outside course. and. although the Vivian II is
smaller than the Phantom. they sailed without time
allowance. The Phantom bv 3 minutes II sec
onds The beat from the starting line
of the New York Canoe Club TO a mark off Sea
Gate then reach the starboard tack down tho
channel to Buoy = followed by a run 10 A mark
of Fort Hamilton. where the boats gybed and
reached 10 Bensonhurst II then on the wind
to the finish line.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
MANY CARS FOR TOUR
Foriy-Thrcc automobiles Named to
Date for GRdd6n Run.

As the time approaches for the start OF the
American Automobile Association touring contest
the entries come in faster and more interesting
run than ever is assured The complete entry
on Wednesday numbered forty-three cars and
more are expected.
The 1893 Hover trophy for runabouts Is now
being exhibited in the window Of an automobile
dealer on Broadway. This year ii is a silver low
ing cup. having three handles and an inscription
each panel between the handles
The front panel is elaborated with the representa-
ton Of runabout travelling at speed. set In relief
with the words Hover Trophy for RJnabouts"
above the figure. and the date. '129' below. On
another panel is inscribed, Sixth Annual Relia-
billty Touring Contest of the American Automobile
Association. Detroit -Denver-Kansas City. July p
30 1909"
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
SEEKS CHESS TITLE.
Hodges litter Frank Mmshdlrs
HOnOrs IN Match Here.

For the first time since the late Harry y. Pills
bury wrested the United States chess champion
ship from Jackson W Showalter. Of Georgetown
Ky. contest for the possession Of the TILE VIII
be held at the annual midsummer meeting OF the
New York State Chess Association. which has
been scheduled for the last week of July, at the
Fort Lowry Hotel. Bath Beach. The opposing
PLAYERS will be Frank J. Marshall. who has repre-
scented America regularly in foreign international
events for the last years. and Albert B.
Hodges Of Staten Island. one time holder OF
tho title hy virtue OF a victory over Sno"al'e''
come years before the latter met PuisnuTy-
Hodges later abandoned the title. not being IN
position to defend II. and he Will now make an AT
tempt 70 recover II. owing 10 'he limited period
covered by the meeting only eight games Will be
pis ved each PLAYER 10 be credited nalf point Tor
every drawn game that may result
Dr T.4sker. tho chess champion. played against
sixteen members of the New York Athletic club
last THURSDAY night. when n" made p score of L
victories loss and draw AZ chess. and victory
and q draw AZ checkers. Edgar T. Randolph. ~
Norris:avn y j. Was the opponent 70 win from
"a. champion and 70 Colonel James Z brancn
fer the distinction of drawing with the famous
master J. : Richards succeeded I'm drawing a.
checkers.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
CHOICE OF AUTO FUELS.
kerosene Nay Noe Be Used in
Operating H7Hte Steamers.

The most important feature Of the White
steamer is. alreaoy announced. that either kero-
sene or gasolene may be used as fuel The neces-
sary adjustments To 2 tnat the fuel may he
changed from gasolene 10 kerosene. or vice versa.
may he made in few minutes So completely
have the White engineers solved the kerosene prob
lem that is IN operation It is practically
impossible for any to tell whether kerosene or
Easolene is being used
BY using kerosene the drivers ~ White cars will
enjoy the advantages of a cheap fuel. which can
be handled with impunity. and which can he pro
cured at every crossroads store and At almost
every farmhouse
With the addition ~ gasoIene machine to the
White products. the extensive selling organization
Of the company Is in a position to meet the de
mands for all classes OF cars
F. s. Partridge. Of WyckoT. Church & Partridge
went abroad yesterday 10 spend six weeks
ton. Besides visiting England. he viii go Berlin
and Paris Mr. Partridge has Stesrns car with
him. and hopes 10 establish agencies in the three
European capitals.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
JOSEPH MATSON.
YACHTS IN NOVEL RACE
Corinthians 10 Sail out and Find
.StaEeb0at bY Themselves.

The Atlantic Yacht Club has issued a special cir
c,,Iar giving details Of the ocean Corinthan navi-
cation race which will be started from Seasate
at ? n m. on July T. This contest has already
attracted considerab BILE attention among amateur
yacbtsp,en both down the Bay and on the SOUND
on account Of the test Of navigation which II VIII
afford - ~,
The race is open to all sloops OF nfty Iee' u
overall length and above enrolled IN any recos-
,,tza4 Yacht club The navigation and sailing OF
the Yacht are he in sole charge OF an amateur
z,ftbout professional assistance or advice Of any
Lind The course will be around a stakeboat an
cbored 125 miles off shore. The exact location OF
THO IN latitude and longitude will be given TO the
cc,tcs+arts I'm sealed envelopes shortly before the
start and must not he open until after the starting
signal has been given
The time allowance IA to he figured on over-sI
length on the basis Of seventeen minutes 10 Ile
foot r,r tho full course SIoops will race at their
fun measurements: schooners and yawls at S per
cent Of their measurements. and auxiliaries with
rropoIlers IN place and engines sealed viii receive
an additional allowance OF per cent
There will he no restrictions 10 the number
and character Of the crew. and sails such as are
usually carried by cruising yacht VII De al
loved though club topsans viii he barred. II a
classes one for craft Of sevsnty-ive feet and
sboya and the other for those over nifty feet and
less than seventy-fve-
Four rrlzes Will be given. one for the best record
time regardless Of class. IL three or more yachts
start with fun intention of finishing. prize for
erst I'm class 4 II three more start, prize for
1a~= 2 y three or mora start. and special prize
for the best corrected time. be sailed for by
Yachts ryinE the Atlantic Yacht Club nag
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
ILGIE FAST IN CHASE.
McMurtric's Horse Wins Feature
of COuntry Clubs Meeting.

Boston June 19.-AIge. the bay geldinE from the
stables Of Mr. McMurtrie. ridden by Smith. won
tho Grand Annual Steeplechase to-day at the
close OF the Country Clubs meeting at Brookline
IT was the feature event Of the meet. carrying a
purse of 5000 and cup to the winner valued at
$3.50
Grandpa was picked the best in the field and
ran a game race. considering that he raced on
Thursday. led nearly the entire distance but,
firing in the final eighth Smith gradually cut down
the intervening gap, till right at the post Algis
The time-5:o4-was record for the steeple-
chase course. lowering by three-1fths OF second
the mark made by Duke Of Abercorn several years
ago.
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20

George Dovey had been owner and manager OF
the Boston baseball team of the National League
for the last three years. having purchased IL from
the famous '<riumvirate." Messrs. Conant Soden
and Billings For number Of years Mr.. Dovey
was a salesman for the st. Louis Car Company and
the ownership OF the Boston his first seri-
GUS baseball venture. AS a student In a college in
Kentucky Mr.. Dovey played baseball, and he always
kept up his interest in the game.
He is survived by two brothers, John, the sec
retsry and treasurer of the Boston club and James,
who lives Philadelphia. Mr.. Dovey's mother.
aged eighty-six years, still lives at Brooklyn Mr.
Dovey born In Pottsville. Penn. forty-six
years
John Heydler. acting president Of the National
League. was greatly shocked TO learn of President
Dovey's sudden death
Mr.. Heydler said; L heard yesterday that Mr..
Dovey was IN Pfttsburs. but had that he
was not in the beet of health His loss 70 the
National League and to the baseball world will
be deeply felt. for his influences were ever d-
rected toward placing the national pastire on the
highest plane of sportsmanship. I grieved TO
learn Of his death
There win be no National League games on the
day Of his funeral
New-York tribune., 1909-06-20
ACORN QUARTET UTNS.
Beats WOhG7cb Team in Hot Match
ReIdu Race.

The Acorn Athletic Association rerar team, won
fits match race with the Mohawk Athletic club
team by a scant ward tho FRS annual games q
the Mohegan Athletic club. at Mott Haven Oval
YESTERDAY. The race was an exciting one and th-
result always ir doubt. until tho tape was
reached. when McNany. ~ he Acorns showed in
front ny a scant yard. For the first three RELAYS
the runners were close tocethe. At the crack of
the gun announcing tho last relay both runners
sprinted. and 81 hot tussle between them TO
the tape
novel race. one hour continuous run. was won
by Charles Muller and Tom Dvyer. of the Mohav K
Athletic Club. with Eugene Smith ana Joe Gilbert
in second place
r Silbernagle. Of the Mohawk Athletic club. With
a handicap Of Is Yards the half mile in =
close finish SilhernaEla caught NJ Mclaughlin ~
The knights Of ST Anthony. ten Yards from home
and by two yards Sam LiebgolI. The veteran
walker of tho Pastime Athletic Club. started from
scratch I'm the one mile walk handicap but failed
% catch the limit mon. r. r Clifford of McCadd~n
Lyceum, with % yards vas the winner
The summaries follow.
so,ysrd dash ,Cnoylco,-won by e. PerkIn. No
J p Lee. Gabriel X - tiird Time. o.o7
Taehne Mott Haven g. ds vsrds,o ,o' q TEL ~
ggGh9TT Irish ]Irish-Ameries" A e. ~ Yards. second.
oos - ''''" y A IL S@F0s'' th'Td. Time
s6O-yard nun Cnovice,-won by H. Rorthwick
Trinity Club. 9. T Norman. Alpha A G second
T. Long. Holy Cross Lyceum third Time 2s IS
Medley r,lay race championship The bronx
McAvoy and Sartelp. Public School 2 second
School 10 third Goldberg. Fitzgerald Buchman
and StrachanD. Time 1906 as.
One mile relay (open; handicap)-Won BY st
AIMS Golden, Mitchell Koch and Beckwithl.
East SIDE House, second Gary Gawetson schleds
and Dischmyer). Gordon A. A, third QReed. Cub
ton. Bryant and lioeyl. Time. 247 %
One-mIle scratch tTrlayJ- Won by Acorn 4 A .
team composed Of Holmes. Werncten. Reeves and
McNaly: Mohawk \. G.. second. team composed
Of Bell. Ogg. Reheuan and Cook. Time. $50.
Eight hunded and eighty yard run thandicap)-
Won by r. Sbernage, Mohawk 4. c. as YARDS
NJ. Mclaughlin. knights OF Saint Anthony as
YARDS. second: G Oppuyer. Pastime A. G. go
yardsD, third. Time 2:03 80.
Bronx Relay Club zone mile}-Won by Union
Branch Young Mems Christian Associa tion tJ5
yards tMeChauas Stohr. Kahn and Ronadsoni ::
Mohawk A. &. tscratchb. second CNobis Cgg Bell
and BoylcD. Mott Haven A g.. third Time As
One hour race-Won by 4. Miller and T.
DWyer Mohawk A. c. !. Gilbert and +. Smith.
Mohawk A. c. second; A. Conroy and F. Foran,
Mott Haven A g. third
One mile walk thandicapD-Won by r. +. Gif-
ford, MrCadden Lyceum go YARDS; +. Eisenring.
Mohawk A. &. t25 YARDS. second; G. Mitchell.
sh-Amerl.an A. &. (55 yardsD. third Time. 1853.
Putting 12-pound shot (handicap)-Won by
J. Frank, Mohawk A. G., put Of 40 feet inches
q feeD Fl. Mayer, Irish-American A. {. l6 feet.
second. put of 4s feet inches j Duncan. Mohawk
A. G. (s feet, third, put Of - feet 10 inches.