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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

Opelika Morning Post. t There z, have ;,, been 2 great many hogs gan.9 according to the reports of big hogs being slain. \.
 A Fervent Hope.
 Candidates to iii ofiices in Alabama are announcing for the election in 1910. The. people are going to think longer and harder than usual In mak. deRa Mountain Home We hope so.
 4 Pe.simistic view.' i. The same old mules wilr. soon be sass saano bSyn Sy the s so@ G me putting it on the same ground. to make more cotton to sell at the same price, in all probability. :; t"'
 4 state View. The announcement that Mayor George Ward of Birmingham may likely enter the race for Governor will the state. Somehow. we have an idea that thu majority of Alabama "has II in for Birmingham Too much cor ruption flying in the air in that neck the good confused with the bad. How ever, we have it from good authority that Birmingham Is no longer Demo- cratic
 Get Him . Job. Talladega Reporter The Lineville Headlight argues hat when a man whose family is depend- ent on him Is convicted Of crime ana proceeds of his hire should go to his family and the other half to the State It does seem hard that a mans family should suffer for his crimest and in some instances t might be better to keep the husband at work all his life. if his family got one half of his wages. .
 A Tennessee Development,
 The Memphis News-Scimitar, after a political afi1liation of long standing with the prohibition forces in Tennes- see has entered the lists against state thrsatened. The flop. of the Memphis afternoon paper is all the more no- ticeabie as 1t was most fviolent in de- nunciation of newspapers ana pubic men who did not agree with It., and nesseean. during Carmack's edftorship, in the vigor of its opposition to the cause 1t Is now upholding.
 Too Many Technicaiftiess TuscaloosE. Times-Gazette.
 There have been several cases where laws have gone to pieces because of trouble in copying from one record to another Is there not some way to stop 1t? Ought the mistake of clerk whether intentional or not, be made reason for destroying a law the mean ing of which is plainly expressed? Too many cases in court so out under tech nicalities and wherever 1t is possible to tell what was meant, laws and in- dictments ought to be allowed to stand
 
 
 Fer One Meal Only.
 Rockford Chronicle.
 The Montgomery Advertiser in pub- fishing the good deeds of the Salvation Army exposes a deplorable condition of affairs in the Capital City. It says about 300 poor families received bas- kets of provisions. clothing, etc. It Is unfortunate that |ut of small popu- lation of 5s,o0o, in country ike this, where work is plenty and disasters few. there should be 800 families de- pendent upon the charity of the Sal- vatiofi Army.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

Nothing that Lillian Russel has eyer done has been of so much inter- est we imagine. as will be the publi- cation of her Iove.letters, if she acts in complete good faith. If the letters are printed just as written. and the true names of the writers attached we apprehend some convulsions that will eclipse ItaIy's recent visitation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

Now comes forward a writer in The London Globe to assert that Robin Hood was no myth but real person. age. Just as we were taught to believe when we were reading the books of childhood. It is no easy matter to down those old ones
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12
SWORN CIRCULATION.

X The Montgomery Advertiser guarantees it's Advertisers (and makes it a part of the con- tract when requested) that it's daily eircu- latfeu fs larger than that of any morning newspaper printed in Alabama-and that It's sunday edition has the largest circulation of any edition of any newspaper printed in Alabama without exception.
 The .fiSures for December printed below Eepresent the actual net circulation. all re- turna shaping been deducted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12
A nox Preacher.

New York, Jan. 11.-Aiichael Rucsi. A boy of 12 years. Is perhaps the youngest preacher In the city He de- liyered a sermon last night in an Eastside Catholic Church taking Tor his text. Behold. I bring you tidipgs of great joy" The child composed tho entire sermon himself and his effort was we'll received.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

The cold wave which was reported , to. be headed in this direction must have struck a snag, or else 1t stopped
 ,to rest. and may catch us yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

Is there a hope entertained some where that a supper of 'possum, 'ta- ters and 'simmon beer given to Taft will repub4icanize Georgia?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

When Senator Culberson declares that the President himself must obey the law he plainly has reference to some future executive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

: .>saFr;- Bryan at r again" reads
 headline in eontempOrary of course !, hesis. don't expect him to. quit all at onee. do your
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

THE ADVERTISER win be found on sale In
 the following cities at places named: Burning gham-Hotel Hiilman. Hotel Morris.
 and all news stands. Mobiie--J. B. H,edon. 15s St. Francis St..
 Phone Bell 1872. all hotels and news \ ~standa
 seimas---c. Al Bradford. Phone st5. Pensacois Fia-P B. Stephens Local
 Agent SIS Brent Building and all News standa.
 Atlanta--Kimbail House News Stand. Memphis Tenn--The World News Go Chicago--JosL Heron and Palmeg House. et. L.ouis--Geo. Alderman. sth and Olive Tallahassee. Fla.-J. F. Hfll New York--Arthur Hotaiing. Corner Broad
 way and asth St. !! New oTisans-Geo Wallace. ios Royal and
 St. Charles Hotel Washingto Hotel. '. Hot SpringH Ark.-C. H. Weaver Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

What has become of your bright. new New Years resolutfsn? Dropped on the floor and broken in a thousand pieces, we'll bet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

IUHt5 5OIIIeIg v @11'-'' 0 e'1- 0' Dear Driftwood: ,, son from the stage in this city, The Lobster and the Wise Guy" Wish you would reproduce 1t in your depart ment 1t is well worth the space
 Yours truly.
 (This is the title of one of Geo. M. Cohan's songs, and ought to be ob" tained at any music stores~-P. H.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

It Is estimated that in 5000 years there will De only one man to every the the mem. but none of us win ever live to enjoy such popularity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

The acquittai of Mrs. Erb and her sister for the killing of the former's husband just goes to prove the say ing that it's the hardest thing in the also that this variety of "(HJERB" had a soothing effect upon the jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

The night riders got 1t in the neck aud 1t seems tS have created general satisfaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12
What fhs State Papers | Are Saying and Doing
Perci.e rstaliti<.

Opelika Morning Post. 4
 There have been great many hogi san.4 according to the reports of bif hogs being slain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

5tTotal .... ss.s psss..'.fte'9Vz
 IsaS returnN, etc. ... p..s ps.s.... 1e,as1 N.t TotaI .. ~.......466,02 ,021
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-12

Lillian Russell is going to publish her love. letters in book form. Won der how 1t will make the fool men feel who wrote them to her: that Is. if they aren't all dead with old age by now3
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
Of InfereSf TO W0 men
SUNDAY LUNCHE0NS
First Day of Ueek Popular for
Such Parties.

Sunday iuncheons are now In fuh s"".s'
for In town and country this IS fsvorits
way OF gathering a few intimate tfienas
and uarratfng TO them all the latsst news
while at the same time springins up'i
them some new gastroromical joy
There are good reasons for the popNisfI''
OF small luncheon parties on sunday On
that dav IN. young married women can
bring their husbands 20 enjoy tne iease
with them and the bachelor maid or man
can nnd conzenial married friends ready 20
chaperon a party And so IN fours or
skies the guests collect and All goes a.
merry as a marriage bell
The table Is attrsctively but simpiy ar
ranged The vase Of flowers In the centre
which is not TOO high nor yet too seant' y
set on some very handsome eentrspieee OF
lace OF linen. which should have doiiies tor
plates and water tunblsrs 10 match u
n luncheon cloth is used. only the doili>s
that are Used with the finger bowls match
II. the napkins being or fine plain damssS-
sometimes they. too. match the cloth nut
only occasionally.
The bonbons and small fancy cakes
should match the flowers In color and De
placed in silver dishes at a short distance
from the base OF the vase Alternating
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
SMART JAB0TS
Easily Made ard Pretty as
Christmas Gifts.

With the present style demanding elap-
orate jabots. ties and stocks necessary
finish for the tailored suit. nothing affords
a more pleasing Christmas gift for a won-
an than piece of neckwear- As the prices
demanded for the really pretty things az
the stores are quite exorbitant. this Is not
q suggestion for the woman with a limited
income unless she is deft with her fingers
and can help herself out with little IN
genuity and some lawn and ACE which she
NAV have on hand.
FIlet net IS one Of the most useful assets
BY darnins II with a heavy mercerized
thread one can get variety OF pretty
effects. 4 strip four inches wide plsated
and shlrred and then mounted on a long
strip OF lawn makes the frilliest Of iabOts
with an unappTeciable amount of work To
measure the amount Of goods necessary for
pleating allow an additional twO-thirds OF
the length straight. ANY OF the shops
where pleating is done will finish or one OF
these strips al a nominal charge in twenty
four hours They do II so quickly and ac-
curately that the home method Of creasing,
basting and ironing seems uselessly long
and involved.
Two strips OF goods twelve inches
across. one about four inches longer than
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
TINE FOR Bird AVE.
Ten Days More for Payment
Of Franchise Tar.

Controller Metz has allowed the Third
Avenue Railroad Company an extension ~
ten DAYS within which 10 pay las special
franchise tax arrears. The company owes
for arrears and interest 81. 80. .2s5 - Under
tie construction Of the law by the Court of
Appeals. the company is entitled 20 about
S2o00oo in deductions. leaving the net in
debteduess on account Of arrears about 81
5000
Daniel Moynihaa. Collector of Arrears.
said last night that the sale of the Third
Avenue cOmpanv's franchises for overdue
taxes. set down fer to-day, would be put
over Till December % on an agreement
with Joseph 7. Cotton. counsel Of the conf
pany. that the bin would be paid on or be-
fore that date.
The decision Of the Court ~ Appeals on
Tuesday in the reargument Of the Jamaica
Wster Companv's action had an indirect
hearing on the settlement 81 the city's
claims against the Third Avenue company.
The court decided adversely 20 the COM
pany's contention and II made difference
az SSooooo in the amount due from the Third
Avenue company.
The Consolidated Gas Company and the
electric lighting companies also have oh
tained extension Of ten days on an
agreement TO nay UP before December -.
These companies owe upward Of $6.0c0Ooo
and interest AS ALREADY stated I'm The
Tribune, the city owes the lighting comps-
nics more than S.OC10e0 more than the COM
pany owes the city for tax arrears. The
Sas company win first pay the city the fun
amount % its arrears and then the city
viii draw it's warrant for its entire indebt-
edness 10 the company on account Of IN
paid lighting bills
The sale Of tax liens will 20 on this morn
ing at 10 o'clock al the city Hall in the
aldermanic chamber. Unless the city is re-
strained by the courts. the franchise OF the
metropolitan system. with the exception OF
The Central Crosstovn and the Christopher
street lines and the Third avenue. as al
ready stated. viii he subject 10 sale The
franchises are listed alphabetically. and the
Metropolitan companies may not be reached
to-day. Collector Moynihsn said Yesterday
that II for any reasons the Metropolitan
company. I'm order 10 protect itself. failed
10 hid on the arrears liens the stockholders
Of the subsidiary companies stood a good
chance OF getting control again on the
strength of ownership OF the stock and
payment of the liens.
While the law gives an owner practically
three years in which 10 redeem property
sold for arrears. IT is believed AZ the Con-
troller's ONCE that - the tockholders Of
the subsidiary companies once get pos
session of the franchise. even on a techul-
cality. they viii exercise physical control.
n is admitted. however. that they would
GET back their properties only after law
suit II the Metropolitan receivers wanted 10
hold them UP.
The first franchise mp FOR sale to-day is
that of the Atlantic and Pacific Telephone
Company. which owes the city t3S 20.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
A J. HEMPHILL PRESIDENT.
Guaranty Trust Company Elects Him
and -Four New Directors.

The directors of the Guaranty Trust
Company. control OF which institution was
recently purchased by Henry p. Dawson.
OF ]. ?. Morgan & Co. and lodged in
voting trust for five Years. filed the presi-
dency. vacant since the retirement about
year ago % the late John W. Castles.
Yesterday. by the election of Alexander J.
Hemphill. vice-presideTN ana acting presi-
dent. They elected also four new members
of the board. Mr.. Dawson -nd William p.
Porter, president Of the Chemical National
Bank. who. with George r. Baker. are the
voting trustees; + q. Converse. Ureside1t
Of the Bankers Trust Company. with
which Il is commonly understood the Guar
anty VIII IN time be merged. and Albert
II. Aiggin. vice-president 81 tho Chase
National Bank. and. like Messrs. Dawson.
Porter and Converse. a director OF the
Bankers Trust Company. NJ. Dawson
also becomes a member OF the executive
committee. The new directors were chosen
10 hu vacancies caused by the death OF 81.
Fl. Rogers and r. Il. Hartman and The
resignation OF Frederic Cromwell and !.
~. Hebhsrd. secretary 4 the company.
Nr. Hemphill WAS born iu Philadelphia in
lsJs and in 1870 entered the service Of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company as
clerk in the accounting department. con-
Iinuing with that company until July, 1855.
when he became secretary OF the Nor
folk & Western. He was elected vice-pres-
ident Of the Guaranty Trust Company IN
February. 1895.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
ROADS ASK TO UNITE.
Chairman Of I'd u. 5. {. Dis
fTct Hears Request.

Chairman Frank ". Stevens of. the d
District Public Service Commission sat
IN lie ROOMS - Tire local commissioners
yesterday a. hearing on the application
~ tho View York a Port Chester Railroad
Company and the New York. TVestchester
4 Boston Railway Company 20 anal ga
mate under the name o. the latter
Commissioners Eustis and Bassett q The
lsi District appeared 20 protest against
the proposed action OF THE New York.
New Haven 4 Hartford Railroad. which
through holding company called the Mill
brook COMPANY. controls both companies
who were parties % tie application. Orig
ina-.y the Ncstclester line mapped out an
extension through The -Ir0cs Neck
district. aud IN the amended plans. rnodl-
nel siDcr the control of the Nev Haven
roso has been exercised over both West
chester and Port Chester lines the nfouoeed
I'hros's Neck extension wss cat in two.
Francis LInde Stets0n. appearing FOR lie
apTiic1rrF said that the company would
H1ilc thr extension as originally MANNED
= there was 10 be any opposition. but ad-
mfitcd they would prefer 10 let il wait for
o. while. The Isl District commissioners
sEreed that there was no immediate need
Tor the extreme parts of the Throe
Neck extension.
The hearing adjourned without further
action.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09

with them should be other small silver
dishes with salted nuts. At each pla>e IS
an Individual salt cellar, and near the cor
ners Of the table are placed the pepper
pots for red and black pepper as well ss
for paprika. The place plates are OF the
handsomest china, and those used for bread
and butter match the luncheon set
BILL OF FARE.
II the luncheon is very formal and cham
pagne is served. this and sherry should he
the only wines The sherry is served with
the bOuiIOn course and champagne through
the rest Of the luncheon. Goblets should be
used for the iced water. and the water
should be chilled before serving, 80 that no
ice appears in the glasses. In the drawing
room cocktails are served before luncheon
and the coffee and liquors are served there
afterward. With the cocktails hors
d'Oeuvres are usually passed by the second
man. When this is not done the hOrs
d'puvre is the first course. and for this
Russian caviare on small rounds OF toast.
Sarnished with a ring OF hard boiled egg
ana a cur section OF lemon. is as appetizing
as any other.
Next cream Of mushrooms. with whipped
cream on TOP. may Re served in Oouillon
cups and will be found delicious. Next
should come boiled live Holsters. with but
ter sauce; after that sweetbTeads. q la
$ewburg. in ramekins. and after the sweet
breads SQUADS en- casserole. with green peas
and broiled mushrooms. The salad should
be very crisp lettuce or rOmaine. with hard
boiled eggs grated over il. and the French
dressing made with tarrag0n vinegar may
have aided 70 IL a heaping tablespoonful OF
granulated sugar and half a chopped onion
This dressing. by the way, should De made
the day before. II should be stirred before
il Is poured on the salad and some OF the
floating onion should be taken out with
spoon and thrown over the egg Ices in
small shapes are good dessert. 20 be fol-
lowed by fruit and candies after which an
adjournment Is made to the drawing room
and the men left 70 their cigars and a pony
apiece
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
MURRAYs S REELECTION LIKELY.
But lie Is Expected Soon 10 Resign
Baltimore z Ohio Presidencv.

The directors ~ tine baltimore & Ohio
Esfroad ,oWpaU- al their orEaHizRtion
-ue sine to-day wiz. 20 IFS understood. Ic-
elect Oscar G Murray 10 The presidency
hui tl"rc is reason 90 believe tlst some
t-Ec within the next few months Air. Mur-
TsF- "a ho is now iu Lls siNtv-third year.
wiz r"tire as executive head OF the road
and become choirman n the board There
have been ~umors several times within The
lssi -cIr that Ge was o. resign the presi-
dcUrT before long
Mr.. Murrar. who was horn iu Bridgeport.
conn. 0u Nav co. lSs7. ~as elected IN 1896
FIRST -ice-presidcnt of the Baltimore a
biic. which went into a reeeiversiiD GA
Febru1iy - 90 the same v"ar. che receiv-
ers being john *. C1Wen. its president.
and Mr MURRAY. the president Great
Improvement was effected in the physical
condition OF the road during tho receiver
ship which Was terminated on June 20.
1899 when Mcssrs. Cowen and Mrrrav re-
sumed their duties a. officers. Mr Mur-
ray continued ar first president until
Decembcr %. 1908. when he was elected
president 20 succeed J.. J.. L0ree who had
retired o. become president OF the Rock
lslsnd.
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
open DAY" AT TRADE SCHOOL.
Visitors See Glasses at Work and Buy
Pretty Articles.

The Manhattan Trade School for Girls.
al No. sO9 10 21S East I'D street. held its
fall open dsy" yesterday. During the
morning and afternoon the visitors were
allowed to see the girls at work in the vari-
Gus classes. TO which they we're conducted
by student guides. In the basement they
were cooking. baking and preserving; on
the top floor they were embrOidering.
stitchins'snd scalioping with machines run
Ivy electricity. and on all the other floors
they we're Just busy pasting boxes, de-
signing. stencilling or dressmakinG.
The halls were filled with exhibits Of the
work made by the pupils since the last
''open day. in July. Everything made In
the school is put on sale as the material is
things which are not sold vrom the regular
stock during the year are sold at these
public exhibits az a slightly reduced rate
TO clear shelves for the nexc months out
put.
At the door stood a little student. ready
with notebook and pencil for orders for
gowns and waists. of which few models
were displayed. She also took orders for
underwear. aprons. stenciIed curtains and
covers.
Perhaps for the Christmas shopper the
most interesting display was contained in
the novelty department. where the girls
were making all sorts and sizes Of boxes.
lamp shades book racks and other paste
work in cardboard. silk and cretonne-
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
MARKET FOR THE BLIND.
Their Handiwork on Sale at Macy s.
Many Holiday Gifts.

Blind people all over the continent have
sent their handiwOrk 20 q new depart
mcnt which has just been opened by r
II. Macy Co. for the sale Of goods made
by the sishtless. Articles have come not
but from Canada. which sent amor= other
things consignment of forty doiIies
Several consi signments came from the Paci-
hc Coast and q quantity Of rugs came from
the ClOvernoox Home for the Blind. at Gin
ciuuatt Fifteen blind girls i've there ami
earn their living by rug making
The Colors in these rugs are combined
with marvellous skill. and the bead work is
equally surprising 10 those unacquainted
with the capacities Of the mind. Basketry
which is one Of the favorite hsndiCrafts OF
the sightless, appears In the form Of ham
pers. suitcases and baskets 81 all kinds
Knit and crochet work Is abundant and
takes the form OF shawIs. hoods. caps baby
socks bOOtees. etc. on every article IS A
card giving the name and address OF the
maker and suggesting that a line from the
purchaser Will give pleasure and encourage
ment.
blind man carries on a chair canin-
business in the department which is 10 be
a permanent one. and orders for such work
can be left with him. These will be turneI
over to blind chair Gamers in the city.
The friends of the blind IN the citv he
heve that this department win be OF great
use In opening up a market for the work
OF these unfOrtunates. many OF whom live
I'm obscure rural sections. where they md
New-York tribune., 1909-12-09
RIDGwAY COMPANY AFFAIRS.
Condition Of Concern Shown by But
terick Application.

The application of the Butteriek Com
psuy 20 The Stock Exchange for tnc li~t-
ins % s-.s-s.000 additional capital stock for
TIE purpose of taking over the Ridrway
Company. owner of "EVerybOdv's Maga-
zine gives many details concerning the
Bidgvay Company which were withheld
al the time tne transaction was effected.
OF the le.g10 shares Of its stock 7.SJ3 have
been transferred % the Bufterick Com
psEy. and three shares 20 directors as
Qualifying shares. but the Butterick Com
pauy has acquired none of the properties
az the RidEwsy Compare and has as
sumeo none OF its indebtedness. The Ridg-
way Conn amy was incorporated in August.
-gh. and on OeIober ] OF that year had
neat surplus ~ $50 4t3- on February 5.
1907. its profit and loss account showed
loss u SeE -. TIE surplus having been
transferred into o dedcIt OF ssel29I.
During the nez, year. ended on Febru-
arv IS 1905 the profits We're sI0S so and in
the year ended on February IS 1859. they
were slie.57s dividends of 5000 being paid.
iu that wear From February y to sept en-
ber 30 1903 tie profits were A0s6e. and iu
thar period ooo Was paid IN dividends.
the company having Al tie latter da,e
surplus % s606l
last shows assets and liabilities OF 8. .6sS.-
@ol s2 by FAR The largest asset being the
goodwill. which is set down as SI.Sis.74S =.
Accounts receivable were So. - Glo and &C
counts payable SlS3 49,.