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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
TRACKS ARE BEING LAID
CONSTRUCTION WORK ON FREIGHT
 DEPOT PROGRESSES.
But Few Annual Passes Have Been Received by Local Railroad Men
 Thus Far--rrains Late.

Owing to the Christmas rush there was a delay in receiving the material from Birmingham for the ornamental | front of the new Louisville and Nash vile freight depot. The pressed brick and other material was received Monday morning and work on the i completion of the ornamental front of the freight house will be started right away.
 Work will be started Tuesday morn ing on the paved foundation on which | a commercial track will be laid. This track will be moved from its present location and rebuilt between the pres ent freight depot and the new one. | After the heavy foundation, which will be ten feet wide, is completed, the specially prepared crossties. thorough l ly saturated in creosote, will be laid, | and on them will be the track of nine I inch girder rails, the heaviest used on the Louisville and Nashville system
 The paved foundation will extend from Moulton Street. The crossing for that street was put in Monday morn ing While the work Is going on delivering and receiving freight at the present freight depot to turn around, and they will drive down and turn into Moufton Street. After this, work is finished there will be as much, if not more. room than at present.
 While only four more days remain of the good old year 1909. a number of the travelling freight and passen- ger men of Montgomery are~ getting anxious about their 1910 annual passes. A few of the lucky ones have received the 1910 annuals, but the big
 majority have not been honored yet.
 The passes will probably reach Mont
 gomery before Friday, but if they are not several of the roads always is- sue circulars stating that the 1909 an-
 nuals will be honored for certain | length of time in 1910.
 l A freight wreck at Franklin. Ky. Monday morning, was the cause of the
 Louisville and Nashville train from l Cincinnati getting to Montgomery about an hour late Monday night. Ev-
 cry train coming into the shed Mon day night was from one to two hours late.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
CORPORATION TAX DATA.
Internal Revenue Ofiice Is Workins
 on Figures.

on Figures.
 Birmingham, Dec. 27-(SpecfaL)--
 Employees of the Internal revenue de- pertinent are tabulating the data col lected in Alabama and Mississippi pre- liminary to the collection of the cor poration tax imposed by Congress, fol- lowing the adoption 1.-the revised tar- if schedule.
 This preliminary information must be in the office of the treasury de- pertinent at Washington by January l. Following its receipt Collector Thomr- son will be supplied with blank forms upon which the corporations listed will make oath as to the net prof1ts ol their business during the past year These are to be returned by March l. The tax will be payable June l. 1910. The corporation tax is the collection of one per cent on the net income Of all corporations making a net profit O, s5, 900 annually or more. The tax is to be collected through the internal revenue department. The United States has been divided into districts in more or less accord with the inter nal revenue divisions.
 The States of Alabama and Missfs- sfppi comprise district under J. O. Thompson, collector of internal reve- nue at Birmingham.
 The work of the revenue agents shows that there are about thirty-fye hundred corporations in Alabama and Mississippi that will come under the provisions of the new tax act. They have eapitalizations all the way from S3, 900 to $1s0, 000,0o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
LIQUOR LITIGATION
 / IN COLUMBUS COURT

Columbus. Ga.. Dec. 27--tSpeciai )--- D. L. Richards. of Girard. Ala. whose storeroom in Columbus was raided last week and several barrels of whiskey seized. was the defendant before Judge Gilbert. of the Superior Court, in a maze of proceedings today with two lawyers to defend him and President Dudley of the Muscogee County Anti Saloon League Participating in dir ferent capacity.A '
 President Dudley asked for an iD- Junction to reStrain Richards from running "a blind tiger" at tho store room in question. or from selling whis, key.
 Argument was submitted on the h. junction feature and the court reserv- ed decision.
 The defendant admits that the whts- key was there and that he owned 1t. but denies that it was being kept for the purpose of sale. His lawyers filed lengthy, demurrer.
 On the criminal side of the case' Judge Gilbert placed Richards under $2,0o0 bond.
 A city case against Richards charg- ing him with violating the ordinance relative to the storing of whiskey for the purpose of sale was dismissed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
dno SOCIETY
ltsms q Intsrsss so Montgomery
 end to the state

days to be the suest of her aunt. kTrs. Henry Crommelin. fshe Sis a debutante of the. winter and is . lovely girl. she will be here about . month.
 MT and Mrs. P. E. MeAilister. of Montgomery arrived Christmas Eve to enjoy Christmas with Mrs. McAliister's sisters. Misses Cbrinne and Estelle Horres and brother. Mir. Vincent Hor- res. The family gathering around the festive board was most Pleasant. the only regret being that Mr. and Mrs. McAllister's stay is 60 brief as they have returned to Montgomery.--Mobile Register.
 Miss Clara Ellen Forbes has return ed from Pensacola. where she was de- iightfully entertained.
 MT. and Mrs. |. E. whitfield and Mrs Lee Douglas, of Atlanta. have gone to Cuba to spend two weeks.
 MT. and Mrs. E. W. Hausman and Miss Mary Louise Hausman are in centervilie. guests of Judge and Mrs. w. L. Pratt. and will remain for the Pratt-White wedding. which takes place on Wednesday afternoon. Judge and Mrs. Pratt will entertain at q re- ception Monday evening for the we'd ding party and their house guests.
 MT. and Mrs. P. R Burch and son, Robert, have returned to their home In Nashville. after spending the holi- days pleasantly with Mir. and Mrs. E. H. Hyman.
 Misses Estelle and Addie Mitchell of Rome, Ga. are the guests of their aunt. Mrs. A. B. Garland at Clover dale.
 Miss Mary spann will leave Tues day for Hayneville to visit Miss Sue McGrath.
 Mrs. Myrtle Booth Campbell and sons. Henry Booth and Lawton. have gone to Memphis to visit Miss Ada Turner.
 Mrs. Crawford Howard of Ardmore. Indian Territory. is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Dunlap Howard.
 Miss Annie Taliman is visiting rela- tfves at Scale.
 n MT. and Mrs. J. s. Lambert have returned to their home in Savannah. after spending the holidays with Mir. and Mrs W. w Leak at Capitol Heights
 Miss Gertrude Berry of Columbus, Ga. is the guest of Miss Mary Meyer.
 +
 Miss Elizabeth Parker is visiting relatives in Tuscaloosa.
 Miss Mary Lou Foot. of Fort Gaines, Ga. is the guest of her grandmother, Mrs F. F. Tennille on Adams Street.
 Mrs. J. R. Finley. of Atlanta. is the guest of her mother, Mrs. E. A. Rey- holds on South Perry street.
 Mir Tom Finley, who has been spending the holidays with his grand- mother, Mrs. E. A Reynolds, has re- turned to his home in Atlanta.
 Mir. and Mrs. Burlin R. starnes, who have been visiting Mrs. Starnes' parents. Mir. and Mrs. John W. A. San- ford. have returned to their home in Birmingham.
 Miss Rochelle Cochran of Pike Road, spent Monday in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. James O'Brien, of Bir- mingham, were called to Montgomery Monday night by the critical illness of John R. O'Brien, of 2l2 North Ripley Street. s94 G35r57s ite
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Flght at Pem City.

Birmingham. Dec. 27-(SpeciaD-F. P. williamson was brought from Pell City Monday morning. suffering with a bullet wound in the abdomen. The wound was pronounced very serious with but little chance for recovery williamson, according to infofma ton received here. was attempting to act as a peacemaker between two quar- reling men on the streets of Pell City Sunday evening. when he. was shot by one of the men. He in turn shot the man who shot him. 1t is said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
East Birmingham Fire.

Birmingham, Dec. 7-(SpeciaD--A fire which destroyed the hull house and some cotton at the Buckeye Cot ton oil Company's plant in East Bir- mingham Saturday. not Qnly caused damage to about s10,0o0 worth Of property. but caused a delay in the operations of the plant. It will be several days before the full pant can be started up again. The fire started from spontaneous combustion and the blaze spread rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
DAILY cALrNpAM.

. DAILY cALnNDAn. {, . General and Mrs. w. c. Oates z will entertain at buffet supper
 in honor of fheir house guests = ~ . Miss Bessie Dreyfus will en- = certain at 3:3o o'clock in the af- [ ~ ternoon at her home on Sayre < Street. in compliment to Miss { ' Gussie Metz and Miss Natalie = Cohen of Chicago. = Mrs Minor McCree will enter = tain at progressive bunco party = at o'clock in honor of Miss Jamie { = Dobyns of Marion. and Miss ( = Mamie Cook of Uniontown. = Mrs. A. Q. Sexton will entertain = at dance this evening at her . t home. on the woodiey Road. in = compliment to her niece. Miss . Margaret Moffat and her son. MT. , = Robert Forker. = The Art Study Club win meet . at 3:3o o'clock with Miss Clara = Ellen Forbes. on South Court q Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
EIa!F1a!t t4..H..

That's the way to feeI-EVRRY ONE does that takes a CASCARET night BEFORE, when he looks at the fellow who didn't. For OVER.EATING and DRINKING nothing on Earth cleans you out as e CASCARET, naturally--casiiy, without that upset sick feeling. Don't Oe6Iect-at bed time--9 P. M. 0r { A. M. .-no diference-you'Il need it.
 cAscARErs roc q box for q weeks
 treatment, all druggists. Biggest seller
 "a the world. Million boxes moath
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
saaaIe Theft Charged.

Robert Hicks and William Neil, ne- groes, were arrested by Deputy Sher- if McCord, Monday night, at o'clock. charged with larceny. It is alleged that the negroes stole a pistol and a saddle from Payne Robinson, at the poor house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Pre.n CIuh EIectIon.

Washington, Dec. 27.-At the annual election today of the National Prese Club of Washington. Arthur J. Dodge. correspondent of The Kansas City Jour. nal. was chosen PresitientA Elmer E
 Payne of the Associated Press was elected ViceZPresident. and Arthur C. Johnson, correspondent of The Denver News. was again named for Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
Chrintmaa Exereises.

Christmas tree exercises were held at the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Monday night. A number of musical and literary numbers were given and nresents distributed to the children. and an address was made aby the su- perintendent. The attendance twas large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
aBaben Adams signs Up.

pittsburg. Pa. Dec. 27-Pitcher Charles ('Babeg) Adams has signed a
 contract with the Pittsburg baseball club for two years. The hero of the
 worlds series of 1909 attached his signature to the binding articles to- day. Adams salary was not made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

 Miss Mary Beacham of Atlanta. Ga. Florala. Ala. At home January 12. SORORITY DANCE IS
 BRILLIANT EVENT. With all the charm of mystery and all the joyousness of youth. the Delta Sigma Phi Sorority entertained at one of the prettiest events of the season Monday evening at the Grey's Club. The entertainment was a masquerade ball. and never has the club been the scene of a more joyous occasion. The sorority is composed of number of the younger set, and they proved themselves ideal hostesses.
 The club rooms were artistically decorated in tones of yellow and green. smilax and crepe paper being used everywhere.
 The members of the Sorority were dressed alike as Folly" and were charming They wore costumes of yellow and green. covered with tiny bells and tall caps with bells. There were a number of dancers and many beautiful costumes. Among those present were: Miss Mary Burke, as a colonial dame
 Mrs Eli P. Smith. as folly. Miss Kettle Marks, as a Puritan. Miss Estelle Meyer as an old fashioned girl
 Miss Eleanor Crum. as a Red Cross nurse.
 Miss Virginia Abercrombie, as a sunbonnet girl.
 Miss Netta Jones, as Pocahontas. Mir. Brown. as Saiomy Jane Miss Evelyn Bibb, as French peasant maid.
 Miss Madeline Ertzen. as a Dutch girl
 Mir. Marion Rushton, as a domino. Mir. R. c. Porter. as friar. Mir Pierce Ledyard, asa convict Miss Laura Jones. as a colonial dame
 Miss Clara Ellen Forbes as Minne- haha.
 Miss Annie Forss Smith. as sun bonnet girl.
 MT. ]. c. Gravely and Mir. Leon Hat temer, as convicts.
 Miss Elizabeth Baarcke as a but terfly.
 Miss Anne Holt as an old fashioned girl.
 Miss Florence Marks. as a gypsy. MT. Julius Pearson, as a clown. MT F. M. Gettings. as a monk. Mir. Harris Washburn, as a convict. Miss Cordelia Dowdell. as Priscilla Mir. Robert Falkner, as a monk. Miss Mary Ellen Harvey, as bo- peep.
 Miss Flora StakeIy. as a rebel Mir. Laurens Pierce, as a bank robber.
 MT. Allan Hopkins. as a clown. MT. R. A. Chapman. as a monk. MT. Woodfin Cobbs, as a college graduate, with cap and gown. Mir. olin Pinkston. as a country gentleman.
 Mir. Rookie Tabor. as a clown. MT. Alvin Mapes. as & pirate. Miss Louise Glass, as a French peasant
 Mir. Tank Ragland, as a monk. Miss Elizabeth Beale. as a trained nurse.
 Miss Clara Galloway. as a Kate Greenaway girl.
 Miss Clair Davis, as night. Miss Florence Davidson, as Dutch girl
 Miss Gowdyioch Johnson. as the devil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MRS. MEEHAN TO ENTERTAIN.

Mrs. Katherine Meehan VIII enter tain at bridge on Friday morning at 11:30 o'clock at the home of her mother. Mrs l.. c. Jenkins 24 Pleas ant Avenue. in compliment to Mrs Loren Williamson, of Louisville, Ky.
 Her guests will include only her married friends with the exception of few young girls
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.

The Twentieth Century Club will meet with Mrs. John J. Flowers. Jr.. next Friday. at 8 o'clock, at her home, 415 South Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
IN CoMPIIM,sNT TO MIss HARPER.

Major and Mrs. w. W. Screws will entertain at a reception on the even ing of January 12 at their home. 116 Grove street. in compliment to their niece. Miss Nell Harper, of Augusta Ga. who is a lovely jebutante of the winter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
LYNCH-WARREN

Mrs. Mamie Lancaster, Warren re- quests your presence at the marriage of her daughter. Sara Bryan. to MT. William Joseph Lynch. on Wednesday afternoon. January 12 at 4 o'clock. Saint Peters Catholic Church. Mont gomery. Ala.
 This invitation has been received by friends in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
MAGAzIN CLUB.

The Magazine Club will meet Wed nesday at 3:30 o'clock, with Mrs. H c. Gunnels at her home. 21 Adams street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
wEDNEsDAY CARD CLUn.

with Mrs. Warren Tyson. Wednesday at II o'clock. instead of 11:30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Mrs. NJ. O. Sale. of Waycross. Ga. Is the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Sale Pheian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Miss Mary Lillian Meyer will enter tain at bridge Friday afternoon, at 3 o'clock in compliment to her guest, Miss Gertrude Berry. of Columbus. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Mir and Mrs. Ellis Brunette are spending the holidays in St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
R R GOWNS BRONCHIAL. TROCHES

An immediate relief for Hoassenss1, Coughs, Sore Throat, Bronehia1 and AsthnnAtic Troubles. An article of superior eFft absolutely free from any harmful ingredient.
 Price, 25 esnts, SO cents and $t.oo per box. Sample mailed on request.
 joFsN I. BROWN 6 SON. Bessen, Mass,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Miss Anne Taylor of Demopolis, daughter of Congressman and Mrs. George w. Taylor will arrive in a few
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
THURSDAY BRIDGE CLUB.
FOR NIISs RERRY,

There will be no meeting of the Thursday Bridge Club until Thurs day January 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
roR MIss caLEMAN.

Mir. and Mrs. Phares Coleman will give a house party at their home on South Perry Street the first week fin January, in compliment to their niece. Mss Augusta Coleman of Birmingham. who is their guest. The other guests are Miss Mabel Goode of Mobile. Miss Helen Rosa Randolph of Birmingham, ard Miss Apperson of Lynchburg. Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
cRoMLnY-REACHAM,

Mir. and Mrs. Charles D. Matthews announce the marriage of their sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28
FOR MISS HARRIS .

Mir. F. c. West of Montgomery is in Pittsburg. the guest of Miss Gayle Bal singer. Last Friday evening he enter tained at a supper at The Farmers" and afterwards at a theatre party in compliment to Miss Balsinger. and her guest. Miss Mary Ellen Harris of Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. Burlin R. Starnes, who have been visiting Mrs. Starnes' parents Mir. and Mrs. John w. A San- Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Miss Rochelle Cochran of Pike Road, spent Monday in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

Mir. and Mrs. James OBrien, of Bir- mingham, were called to Montgomery Monday night by the critical illness of John R. O'Brien, of 212 North Ripley
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-28

MT. Tom Finley, who has been spending the holidays with his grand mother, Mrs. E. A. Reynolds, has re- turned to his home in Atlanta.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-20
IMPROVING
FIRE HOUSE
The Contractor Begins Pre-
liminary Work on the
Structure in State Street.
PLANS FOR A NEW ONE

The Fred Christensen Construc-
tion Company, which was awarded
the contract for alterations upon the
front Of the Protection Hook and
Ladder and Lincoln Engine house
in State street, on December 6, start
ed work this morning. Mr.. Christen-
sen appeared at the building and
took measurements for the new
doors.
The doors will be made at the con-
GERMS shop and, as soon as they are
completed, actual work upon the
building will be started The alter
|ations will consist of widening both
fire doors to ten feet, seven inches,
and new iron girder over them, ex-
tending the width of the building,
thus strengthening it.
Architect ]. X. Jensen has sketches
completed for the new Garfield
house, which the council would like
to erect on the site OF the Hooks and
lincoln" building, moving the lat
ter to North Amboy for Garfield
Hose Company. The architect viewed
the State street structure this morn
ing and said the task of moving the
house was not impossible, but would
be expensive. He said the brick port
ton in front could first be moved
and then the latter part, which is
partly of frame construction.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-20
|. C. DALTON WINS THE
RIJOU SONG CONTEST

The song writing contest at the
Bijou theatre last week was won by
Alderman L. G. Dalton whose song,
Gathering the Wildfiowers with
Molly polled 1888 votes. He was
awarded the prize of 1925 in cash
from the stage during the first per-
Torrance by Mr.. Tauber. who had
charge of the contest. and who has
made arrangements with New
York publisher for the publishing of
the song.
e. & ]. Burke's song, down In
the Old Apple Orchard" came in
second with Isl votes; "The Only
Girl for Me-" by Charles II. Wine
gard. was third with 440 votes;
s'The Meaning of the Trusts" by
Albert H. Bran, was fourth with
2S3, and "On the Hillside Where the
Golden Rod is Blooming" BIZ A. A.
Philo, was fifth with 1855.
Nature reproduced by using
Flower odors now on sale at Lauer
Drug Co., Smith and State SITS. Holi-
day offers OF extreme value.
7792-12-2O-1t-s
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-20
WOULD HAVE lNSUR-
CENTS RECOGNIZED
Confined from page ~


The Ingenuity OF the punishments
meted out to these unfortunates was
satanic. One of the favorite forms
was the infiiction of 100 blows with a
heavy stick across the abdomen. This
enabled doctors who were abjectly
afraid of ZeIaya TO certify that the
prisoners died of Inflammation Of the
intestines.
Some of his prisoners were stran-
gled, some stabbed, some shot, some
hanged, some drowned, and, scores
were left in their cells to die from
starvation.
The wife Of q former American con-
sui at Managua has certified that she
has seen three and four political pris-
oners in a day carted to the cemetery,
all Of them having died from "infaIn-
nation of the intestines,"
Another of Zelaya's parasites, DR..
Rivas. invented the punishment of CIV
ing men injections OIL cnn peppers IN
diluted alcohol. This treatment pro-
duced tortures impossible to describe,
Dul Geidgd WltnCnoCu IL uhhlACStCus
Upon the most fimsy pretexts men
have been arrested, stripped naked be-
fore a detachment Of soldiery. bound
to posts or held by guards and forced
to submit to this awful torture.
Minister Merry says that one of Ze-
laya's generals told him that the dicta.
tor had become insane on the subject
of graft. He had been sending his
money TO banks in Europe, this gen
eral said, and intended to go there
when he should leave the presidency.
Another Of his horrible crimes is re
lated in the reports. The storehouss
and ammunition barracks In Managuf
were blown up. Zelaya arrested tive
men, tried them by secret court mar
tial, condemned and shot them an6
burned their bodies in the public
square.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-20
OF
The ENVELOPES
Home for Aged Will Benefit
GreatIy--value Of an
Hours Time Given.
is A WORTHY CHARITY

Christmas donations are being col
lected by representatives of the
Home for the Aged to help pay the
mortgage on the home at 271 High
street The idea of asking the
value OF an hours time from every
man in the city seems to have met
with such success, according~to the
collections made to date, although
those In charge of the work think the
public might have been trifie more
liberal after the holidays. Donations
of various aomunts ranging from ten
cents to dollar bills, are being re-
ceived
Similar schemes under the aus
pices of charitable institutions in
other cities have met with prom
nounced success and, judging by the
collections to date, the Home for the
Aged will be literally rewarded here.
1t is impossible to state how much
has been given. The envelopes
are sealed and will not be opened un-
til the donation committee meets
this week. The envelopes and liter
ature accompanying them were dis
tributed last week. Some were ta-
ken up Saturday. Other collections
are being made today and will be
continued tomorrow as today is the
semi-monthly pay day of some con-
Germs.
The city has been well covered by
the lady -lieutenants in charge and
the donations will aggregate a large
sum, it is expected. Approximately
1000 envelopes were distributed and
few have been returned empty.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1909-12-20
CASES BEFORE
JUDGE LLOYD
ggso.al to The ETGNrNo NEWS.

Special to the EVENING NEWS.
New Brunswick, Dec. 20.-Of the
ten cases called before Judge Lloyd
in the circuit court this morning, all
but three went Off. There were
two uncontested. Ellen Rafferty,
was suing the Public Service Cor
poration for injuries sustained in
falling from trolley car at Linz
coin. This suit was settled for
$1,000. A jury was drawn and
brought In this verdict.
The other case was that of Frank
D. Haywood. of Brooklyn, against
Folon w. Mcdonald for S22,835 on
six notes This case was also un-
contested and the same jury. that
acted in the Rafferty, case brought in
q verdict for the amount named.
The suit of Elmer Glenius against
the Cliffwood Brick Company went
of the term.
The suit of the Boynton- Chalmers
Company, of Sewaren, against
August Schneider is in process Of
settlement and it was placed at the
bottom of the list.
The case of Frank and Herbert
Cottrell against James Fountain for
trespass is being tried today.