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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30
T,ever pule Inse port.

The yacht Raven. owned by Captain N. c. Fleetwood and. on Q voyage from South Florida to New orleans, put into port today for supplies and to get out of the very rough weather prevaihng Sn the gulf The owner resides m Memphis, and he will go up the MS sissippi to his home with the vessel. which is a new one and on her hrst voyage. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30
May nniis yi.aaet

A vfaduct at the corner of 9adsden and TarraEona Streets has been recs ornmended by the Mayor to the Council and the latter body is now considering the matter BY
 According to the Mayor it's construc- ton would cost approximately sis.5o0. and he recommende that such an ap- propriation be made and states as the reasons. that the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad tracks run the entire length of the city on Tarragona Street, and that Gadsden Street Is the pest street where such a crossing can be made sr
 That such an appropriation from the city funds without cooperation upon the part of the railroad company will meet with much opposition has already developed. and it is not believed that 1t will be made unless the railroad com pany agrees to pay at least one-haif the expense, as the. relief would be. to great measure, on the part of the railroad.
 Confetti at sEardi Gras.
 In a proclamation which he issued thls morning Mayor Goodman allows the use of confetti during the Marai Gras festivities of Februarg 22 and 9S, . and also calls uponA all residents to  In making the event the most memora- : ble in the history of the city. II had been stated that the use of confetti would be prohibited and for this req son the proclamation of the Mayor Is of much coneern in the city. In the proclamation q paragraph re- .iating to confetti says: c. ..Permission is hereby given to all to throw confetti upon all whom they may desire but the use of clusters. rubber balls, loaded canes. squawkers, the throwing of ''cachow~ powder. and oth- CT objectionable devices is strictly pro- Afbited: also that no one will be all lowed 10 touch any lady, grasp her, rub confetti in her face or touch her with hand or duster. Such will be consid- cred q violation of the law and the party will be arrested and punished
 Cur Cotton seed MenI Mixture |. In . efnss by itself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30
KTLLs ANT-EATER.

DeDDeEANe Y F3Ht WIFI UOB In hWmI8@
 Huntsville, Jan. 29.--(Special.)- Local sportsmen witnessed a thrilling fight to the death yesterday between a Brazilian ant-eater and bull dog.
 The wild animal put up a desperate awht. but was unable to cope with the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30
New Alarm system.

sfaA new system Of fire and telephone alarms Is to be installed in the city by the city electrician. an approprfa- ton sufficient to cover all costs having heen made by the Council. The new system will be known as the independ- ent telephone system. telephones being installed at each fire call box to be used only in case of fire or by police 0fflcers in sending in either call for the patrol wagon, reporting to police headqnarters or in case of Are.
 It is known as the Gaines system and is in use in many cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30
PENSACOLA
TWENTY Mrr.ns or PAVING IS cok.
 TRACTED.
F3eFIdn Seaport Also Pianning fs Ena- prove 0fher Publfc service
 --HsE vfs6set May Be
 cansfrstcfea.

Pensacola. Fla. 5an -tspecIai)-- Mayor Goodman, today announced that the construction of twenty miles of concrete side walks under the city con tract Is to commence within thirty &ays. but that individuals who desire fo take advantage of the contract which the city has entered into with a Birminkham firm to construct addl- <Ional walks. can have their work cominenced st once.
 The contracting firm. which made the xernarkably low bid of 10 cents per square foot, has a representative in the rity which reached here this morning. and he states that all machinery and equipment has been shipped from Bir- nainglam and will be here within the course of a few days.
 With the contract for twenty miles af walk by the city and with that which the property owners will have done in addition. it is estimated that the Birmingham firm will put down about forty miles of sidewalks in the city within the next SIX months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Cur Cotton seed mesl Mixtsre |. in e'..' :. - MARKS : GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Mir. and Mrs Earnest Jones of Iowa are the guests of Mrs Wilkins at her home at Baskerville. on the bay shore, where they will remain during the win ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Miss Irene Gonzalez. who has proven a mist charming hostess in the past, is to entertain on two occasions dur ing the coming week, and both are be- ing looked forward to with much, in- terest by the young people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Palace Market Jasf arrived Smoked Tongues. 'Phene 247. R. HI. YELVEHTON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Mrs. Maggie Soweil of Brewton, Ala, arrived in the city this morning, being called to the bedside of her niece, Mss Pearl Myters. who is very i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-30

Mrs. E. O. Saltmarsh was hostess yesterday afternoon at a very pleas ant affair given in honor of Miss Green, who Is the guest of Mrs. Bailey of the navy yard. N
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1909-11-11
Listen, Merits So!

AN INVESTMENT in College Heights
Lots at present prices will make
you more money than the same
amount invested in Farm Lands, First
Mortgages, Stocks, Private, Railroad, Mu-
nicipal or Government Bonds, and safe
as either.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Burgers
 The Christmas Store

READY-Everything ready The gift things have all been here for some days, but now they have more room, crowding back some of the every day staple goods. The Store is very beautiful in it's Christmas dress. The Sd floor is brim full of wagons and velocipedes for boys we invite all boys to come up and have a ride.
 Gift buying will surely start with rush tomorrow-no the elbowing crowdes of mid-December, but act ivity enough to suggest the advant- age of EARLY SHOPPING. This Store will be open a few nights of course. And you can help our sales people and delivery forces and make 1t easier for yourself by shopping early in the month and early in the day.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Order By Mail

If you cannot come to the Store. you ca, shop safely and satisfactorily by mail.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Waists!
Ga10re!

2O00 of them were here yesterday, many of them samples and overos which had been gathered together during the last month especially for the occasion What better, they at prices which deducted third often half-from the original cost. Many of them left us then, but the remainder worth mention.
 The 95c Waist is again with us, for it has estab- shed itself firmly in the heart of the tailor made Formerly they were $150 and $1.25
 Semi-taored and tailored styles in messaline and taffeta waists, $5 to $780, come for $395.
 The handmade waists of net and lingerie are also $395 to $750 Lingerie waists, trimmed attractvely with imitation cuny, valencennes and Swiss embroid- cry, with the cuffs $25O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Make Gift For Three Generations

Give Oriental Rugs to One Generation anA If h 4urger's Rugu It WNl Gene Down
 to the Next I've
 Visit this third floor. It iA Rug Floor now of gift Rugs. Full of appropriate gifts such as Domestic Rugs Couch Covers, Portiers, Sewing Tables, Shirt Waist Boxes bssSdss other various oddities that lend so much charm to the homo. It's . beautiful noor-see it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Wome71's Warm Winter Coats

cnotl n Goa tStoeom n the line from the modest little handsome bro Coats $40 o
   more depokets
 
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  body 0 Ooseft back knd and and drvers length, of md lined front ovecos ongap shawlco
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
There's Restful Feeling In Blu ing Fu1s Where Every
 Fur Is Reliable

Buying Turs is uke buying diamondu-you must rest on the reputation of your store Even the simplsst littls Gray Squirrel Tie at Burgers may bs bought with, safest assur- ance. We know Furs too thoroughly to l, you make mistake in quality. Every Fur is as good as its name. and the best value for its price. .f
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

The Biggest, Bright est and Best "HoE- day Store" IS
 Burgers Store

When we planned this store we made sure that it would first of all be safe and comfortable. There is- Tt pocket or closedaisle in 1t. One can just keep merrily ahead without pushing and ebowing. The big Toy Store (third foor) is the most in- teresting spot in Birmingham for boys-a half floor, nothing but wa gons and velocipedes. When we have made everyone realize that Burgers store is the Christmas Store, we shall have brought the people of the Magic City to appreciate this store.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

Birmingham he'd before such comfortable satsfao tory and newly stocked Christmas Store
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Mems Gifts: House Coats:
 Great Bargains

0TeuI DdTgd]HS
 Lots of men who wouldn t think of buying a house coat Cor smoking jacket, if he smokes thing) like to receive them as a gift; and there are lots of men to whom these easy home coats are indispensable to full comfort and relaxation. Right when gift thoughts are in everybody's mind, we got one hum dred.
 House Goats to Sell at $6.50
 House Goats to Sell at $8.50
 Save Third All of both lots in good styes of two faced cloths and with proper touch of braid or cord and frogs for finish. OTHER APPROPRIATE GIFTS Mems Suspenders and Suspender Sets 75c to $2.50.
 Initial Handkerchiefs 5Oc ts $1.50 box.
 Bath Robes-$3 to $8.50. Suit Cases and Bags $1.50 to $15.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Trimmed Hats About Half

Some are less than half, not quite will average half the regular prices. Some very good styles for the every day hat
 After hat has over-stayed it's time we to keep assortments fresh and sparkling sharply reduce all lingeries to prices that make them simply irresistible As tomorrow: $5 Trimmed Hats $2.50 $500 Trimmed Hats, now s3.95, S1O Trimmed Hats now, $4.95
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
How Would You Like New Dress For Christmas and Pattern
 to Make It By?

Perhaps you will find something pleasing in this collection of fabrics. which we will gladly cut into dress lengths and put up into Christmas boxes
 The idea of tucl<ing pattern into the box along with your card is distinctly new and is likely to have quite a vogue. The McCalls Patterns sale at the Pattern Counter
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
$2O.OO to $25.OO Su1ts-$14.95 $3O.OO to $35.OO S11ts-$19.95 Rugs and Mating Covered Boxes Close to Ma11ufac-
 turers Cost.
Gift Buyers Unique Advantage.

This is the story of large dstrbutive facilities al so of knowing how to utilize them The manufacturer sold 300 shirt waist boxes and small rugs at about manufacturing cost
 The goods are fresh from the factory and to gift buyers especially they bring opportunity that is unique both in point of time and economy.
 The goods are grouped as follows. 3x6 extra heavy Administer Rugs regularly $5 and 2x54 best Body Brussels Rugs regularly $350 at Mating covered and trimmed in oak Shirt waist boxes, 30-in long and 16-n. wide-com-
 plete with tray and castors, $5 value $3.95. Mating covered Waist Boxes 28-in long, 151a wide
 151ain. high, finished with brass handles and bam-
 boo trimmings, $3 value $1.95. Bamboo Foot Stool, excellent for gifts soc each Carpet Hassocks of best carpet specially priced 50c e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
42 S2 Manicure Sets at S1.25 Set

A special purchase of these at t r a c 1 1 Y c M a n i C ure Sets Gas H. lustr d { e d
 containing Buffer. Cut icle Knife. File, But toner and Salve Box. fancy silver triI.lVeinpS-
 attractively b O 3 e d, A2 V q Iu z to- m q r r Q W
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Sterling Silver Mounted Military
 Brushes s Pair |:

Thersp ] uoth-
 ing mon prize m Q re th an lt h cir h air 1 D u b es q
 am . man. I
 know) about 10 sets of these
 Gas illustrated) "E b Q nise d" q { GIT l 1 n 6 mounted, best , bristle brush, to 50 tomor-. row to carly buyorS, rogu-
 iarly M 0tAsrs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Doesn't This Look SIS Worth? It's
 Only 50c

Mems fancy gold ana silver Gun Buttons and Scarf Pins tomatch- neatly packed in jewell " box--the jewellers price is $1; Burgers price tomorrow is soc. Get him . set Gas cut.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05

Several kin O n to ded O dya 0 0 moh in TadS Sui ad il begin
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-12-05
Bedfurnishings-Gift Suggestions

Many practical folks buy fine Down Quilt or pair of Blankets for their Christmas re- membrance to relatives or intimate frends Each season the number increases. Tomor- row will be good time to buy. because many very desirable Bedfnrnishings are specially priced
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
HASKELL CASE IS
 NOT YET BEGUN

Tulsa. Okla, April 7.-Arguments were concluded today in the motion to quash inc indictments against Governor Haskell and five co-defendants on land fraud charges growing out of the acquire ment of town lots in Muskogee. The mo- tion was taken under advisement by United States District Judge John A. Mar shall of Utah.
 The courts ruling is not expected Tor several days.
 When the third days hearing Of the case began in the United States circuit court here today, Sylvester Rush, the special at torney for the government opened ms ar gument for the prosecution. He directed his arguments against the motion or the defense to quash the indictments on the eround that he had conducted the grand iurv investigation at Muskogee improp- erly. MT. Rush severely araigned counsel for the defense and denied that he had acted improperly or attempted to bias wit nesses that had been called before the grand jury.
 MT Rush was followed by c. D. Stuart for the defense. It was believed today that the arguments would be concluded late this afternoon and that Judge Mar shall would hand down decision tonight on the motion to qQash.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
STORM IS SEVERE
 IN MISSISSIPPI

Memphis. April 7.-Six persons are known to have been killed by the storm which swept over northern Mississippi early last night and probably fifteen were injured. The tornado, which covered a wide area. wrought much damage to out houses and crops.
 At Aberdeen, Miss, w. C. McMilan, cashier of the Bank of Aberdeen, and his son, T. T. McMillan. were instantly killed in the wreckage of the Illinois Central sta- tion and two negroes also met death. The tornado swept that city from the southwest and completely demolished the depot and several small houses.
 At West Point Miss, much damage was suffered in the southern part of the town. Several negroes were injured by flying debris and d report from the Terrell plan tation east of there, states that two or more negroes were killed.
 At Rich Miss, terrific rain. hail and lifted from their foundations and the hail beat down the growing crops
 At Cotton Plant, Ark, negro Protest ant church was demolished and other buildings were damaged.
 Reports from western Tennessee state the storm wrecked many small buildings At Buntyn. large school house was bad ly shaken, causing panic among the 300 students. The home of the ianitor, which stood in the rear, was demolished.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08

Washington, April 7-(Special)-ln a brief statement made by MT. Clayton in the House of Representatives today he said that he had spoken at length on last Friday on the provisions of the Payne tariff bill bearing on jute and cotton ties.
 He summarized today by saying that under the Wilson tariff there were nine mills making cotton bagging; that by the bagging trust formed under the Dinsley bill these had been reduced to three, and that they have a monopoly of the cotton bagging business of about 100000, 900 yards at a duty of 6-1Oc a yard a duty that has effectually kept out all foreign competi- tion.
 He said that 20,OOO,oo0 yards were im- ported in 1S97 before the Dingley law went into effect, paying a duty of sllsOOO, having a foreign unit value of 61ac square yard.
 Further, MT. Clayton said that the three companies having this monopoly are locataed in New York and Boston and Indiana. According to his figures,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Death Penalty Is Assessed for
 Murder of BreeIand
DEFENDANT IS UNMOvED
Wife of 5lount Paints Upon Hearing the Verdct-Judge Will Hear Mo- ton for Appeal of Case
 Next Friday.

Amite City, La., April 1.-The most mem- orable criminal trial in the history of Tangipahoa parish ended late today when the jury in the case of Avery Blount, tried for the killing of ''Buz" Breeland, re- turned verdict of guilty, carrying the death penalty with it.
 The accused man received the verdict with comparative coolness, but his wife, a constant attendant on the trial, tainted away when the decision of the Jury was announced.
 Judge Ellis fixed Friday of this week for the hearing on motion for new trial in- mediately asked by the defense.
 Blount, a prosperous merchant of Tick flaw, in this parish, was indicted on the charge of murdering "Buz" Breeland. Mrs. Breeand, and the latter's daughter, Mrs. Joe Everett, and was tried first on the separate indictment of 'Buz' Breeland's killing. Garfield and Ben Kinchen, two brothers, who are well-known citizens of this parish, were also indicted for com plicity in the assassination of the Breeland family. Ben Kinchen Is now in jail here awaiting trial, but the other brother has escaped capture.
 The killing of the Breelands and Mrs. Everett was one of the most horrible crimes ever committed in the state. The tragedy occurred one night in January, near TickfaW, several miles south of Amite City. Breeland and his wife were bringing their daughter, Mrs. Everett, from her former home in Livingston par cl tf 1tua xuit h thar Everetts husband had been killed by Ben Kinchen few days before Kinchen's plea of self-defense was upheld by the grand jury.
 As the party reached the scene of the killing, Breeland was shot from ambush. He was on foot and led COW, while the two women were riding In buggy just behind. Breeland fell. mortaily wounded. and feigned death while the second chap ter of the tragedy was being enacted Ac- cording to his dying statement, Avery Blount, accompanied by some other per son, walked out into the road after the first shot had been fired and leveed guns on Mrs. Breeland and her daughter. The latter held her young baby in her arms. The elder woman was first shot and killed. Mrs. Everett in the meantime was be- seeching the assassins to spare her baby's life even if they were determined to kill her. Her applications finally resulted In the child being taken from her arms and laid by the roadside. The mother was then shot to death.
 It was rumored tonight that an attempt might be made by Blount's friends to res- cue him and as precautionary measure the full company of militia here was or dered to guard the jail. A number of deputy sheriffs are also on guard. At late hour, however there had bS>n no demonstration of any kind and the town Is quiet part of the local military com pany has been on duty since the trial be- gan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
BITTER FIGHT WILL COME
 ON THE LUMBER TARIFF

Washington. April 7-(Special.) )-fmme- diately after the vote in the House yester
 day, in which by majority of only six, rough lumber was kept off the free list. preparations were started for the struggle on Friday, when a record vote will be taken. Yesterdays vote was taken by the House committee of the whole. The com mittee will on Friday report to the House and then the House will vote. item by item, whether it will adopt the House amendments. In the House there will be roll calls, there is none in committee of the whole, and the difference may be con- siderable. The Tuesday vote was largely a try-out, as everybody recognized that the real fight wealusbe that of Friday
 Forty-three menbers of the House did not vote in the test which defeated free lumber by six majority. MT. Tawney is quoted as saying that several southern
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
INDEX OF TODAY's NEWS

Page 1. Sneaker Cannon routed on tariff re- vision. Avery Blount convicted of murder. Castro angry at British government. Telling testimony in Sorsby trial. Bitter fight on lumber tariff. Cotton bagging trust monopolzes trade.
 Page 2. pauben Jones kills stepfather at Selma. Rlue Creek mines resume once more. Mrs. Lockwood in charge of home.
 Page 5. An old suit is finally decided. Jasper feels a quicker pulse Firemen prepare for tournament.
 Page 4 Editorial comment.
 Page 5. cytv council decides to handle us own water question. ,.,. Ca, oo,ven- Educators pouring lh,o ci'y ioi tion which opens today. American Radiator company oecioes .o start plant in Birmingham. passamer man says that city Will insist .,,st p,rmingham tote fair on courthouse auesto asetnodist revival at First church grow ing in interest. ,so ha found postofrice department says employees must be yaccinated or quit work.
 Page 6. xu p Clean announces for Congress. TWO men injured at Ensley blast fur naces.
 Page '. Birmingham society. Feminine Fancies, by Dolly Dalrymple.
 Page 8. Railroad commission must make rates.
 Page g. Severe storms sweep the country. Small sensation in Sampson case. Plot called April joke.
 Page 10. General sporting news.
 Page II. Stock market lacks upward incentive. Cotton market remains unchanged. Wheat touches highest price in twenty years.
 Page 12. Encouragement in the iron market. Desperate negro shoots deputy
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-04-08
Trouble Over Consulate.

New York, April 7.-Senior Jacinto Lo- peg, the newly appointed Venezuelan con- sul general to this city, was among the arrivals last night on the Red "D' liner Philadelphia from Venezuela and Porto Rico. Senor Lopez is poet and writer, and is accompanied by his wife and three children.
 It is predicted that the new consul gen. eral may have trouble before he assumes his duties, for it is understood that Fe- bres Picon, the appointee of former President Castro, will insist on carrying out every legal detail before he relin- quishes the consulate This will include the obtaining of Senor Lopez exequateur from Washington. As Venezuela now has no diplomatic representation at Washing ton to attend to this it may be some time before the new consul general will be for mally installed In office. P. E. Rojas, the new Venezuelan minister to this country, will not arrive for two weeks, and In the meantime Senor Lopez will have to wait
 A passenger on the Philadelphia, who has just returned from Venezuela, speak Ing of conditions there, says: Nobody knows what Is going to happen in venez- uela. The friends of Castro remain in of flee and his chief enemies who were in- vted back to Caracas by Gomez are still without office. Gomez seems to be afraid to make any decided move against the Castro people,
 Senor Lopez is inclined to think that Castro will land in prison if he attempts to land anywhere in the vicinity of Ven ezuela. He thinks that he will be forced to land at Laguira from the steamer Guadeloupe and that he will be promptly seized He added that the new govern ment would merely imprison and not shoot him.