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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

Adjuta nt- General Blbb Graves has returned from Washington, D. C., where he has been spending some time in attendance upon the Board of Mili- tary matters as created under the Dick bill. General Graves discussed the present status and the immediate needs of the National Guard at some length with the members of the Board, but the conclusions reached by the discus. sion will not be made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

nesday, Jan. 20. in the Hikh School building. Much business was trans- acted. and a most interesting talk was given by Miss Andrews. chairman of the Nature Study Committee of the GeHefal Association. She spoke with great earnestness of the need of the teacher to inspire the children with the impostance of preserving the wild HoWers; she would also encourage the custom of having flowers and plants n me class room, and would like to see the grounds around the school buildings of the city made beautiful as well as can be done.
 An animated discussion took place Tn regard to the needs and welfare of the school in general, which matters VIII be developed fully later.
 The ladies then adjourned to the rest room. which 6as been transformed in- 10 beautiful room of comfort in the last few weeks.
 The soft couch with It's beaptiful cover, the pretty green rug. and lovely unted curtains. the desk chairs, pic- lures and plants. all donated by dif- terent chapters of the alumni, were in place. The ornamental medicine cabi- net. fine gift. and the generous do- nation of drugs and medicines. were all on hand.
 @hc uthereht cnapteTs or Inc alumni nave been most generous in giving the association help and encouragef,ent. Mrs. Wilson's chapter gave the mis- sion desk; Mrs. McKerrelrs chapter. the rocker andSdesk chair; Miss Knowles's chapter, the couch cover; Mrs. Tuilis's chapter, cabinet supplies; while many of the parents have contributed pic lures. plants and sofa pillows.
 The rest room Is now nearly fur ,nished. and the attention of the asso- citation will be turned to other needs of the school: pictures and plants for class. rooms, a manikin for class work. and the many other needs which will arise; whatever is needful in the sch ooI Tor the comfort of the teachers and pu. piIs will be most carefully considered.
 The aim of this association Is CO., operation with the teachers for the best interests of the school.
 ruary IT..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
presperity's Appearance,

Never in all my life." said Mir. Por- ter of Texas. last night as he gazed In admiration along Dexter Avenue, have I seen Southern city with Its princi- pal street so well lighted. Why, this place would make Broadway look like the Black Hole of Calcutta If they com- pared Side by each.
 From 9 o'clock on, in Birmingham, most os the lights 70 out and save for the sentinel arcs at the street corners, the town is almost in total darkness. Atlanta goes to bed a little later. 1t Is pare with those of Montgomery.
 T like to see it--it looks so progres. stve and Is such swell advertisement for the merchants, not only the lights that form letters. but the general brill fancy looks prosperous. like the mer- chant is well enough off not to have to sell his goods at twice their value. One gets the impression that they are sold Just little above cost and that the, business here is done on the priny ciple of small profits and quick returns, and that, as you know, is the keynote of business and the open-door to money DFOsperitY '" v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

c. G. Vaughn and wife. of Selma. are spending the day in Montgomery.
 + + J. B. Stone is registered at the sum mers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
CoNsoNANT pRIDGE CLUB.

CONSONAhT BRIDGE CLOn.
 Mss Zemma Rogers was hostess for the Consonant Bridge Club Friday af- ternoon, when the motif of the affair was suggestive of the memory of Rob- ert E. Lee The candles were red and white, Confederate colors. Upon each table was a silk Confederate flag to be cut for. The score cards were pic- lures of Lee, and quotation relating to tine great Southern hero. 1S, Refreshments were served at the conclusion of the game.
 DR. AND MRS. NEWBORN HERE.
 Mrs. Walter Fisk has as her guests her brother. Dr. A. D. Newborn. and Mrs. Newborn of New York City. Dr. Newborn is a we'll known derI matologist in New York. having at one time held the position of President of the New York Dermatological So- ciety.
 MOTHERS, CIRCLE. The Mothers Circle met with Mrs. I. Levystein on Friday, when Dr. w. A. Sellers. in interesting style, addressed the organization upon the topic, "The Ideal Child of Twelve Years"
 After the business session, an elab- crate luncheon was served.
 
 It is announced that Lieut.. Holland M. Smith of the United States Marine Service. Is to be married in April to Miss Ada Wilkinson, of Phoenixvilie. Pa. Lieutenant Smith is the son of Mfr. and Mrs. Jobn V Smith of Mont. gomery. and has just terminated . visit home for the first time since he began service. He has many friends not only in this city, but throughout the State, being an alumnus of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. and also of the Law School of the univer. sity.
 Mrs. John Bragg Beers of Ft. De- posit, is the guest of friends in the city.
 Miss Marian Watts is teaching a school at Chesson.
 Miss Clara Ellen Forbes has returned home after a most enjoyable stay of several weeks in Tennessee and Indi- ana.
 Miss Dora Marcus. after prolonged absence in Missouri and Kentucky, will return home Monday.
 Mrs. P. A. Brannon, with her daughter. Carolyn Elizabeth, are in Columbus, Ga. where she win visit her mother for several weeks.
 Messrs. D. M. and F. C. Hurley have returned from New York.
 !. = Miss Dovie Byrd of Enterprise. Ala. is visiting Her sister, Mrs. W. w. Wal do, at 42O High Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

dissatisfied with the steady and the lconventional. But here's hoping, any lhowb t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
THE PASSING THRONG.
Does Lock Oad.

Bring me a Scotch highball-drat 1t! I mean another bottle of that ann ber-coiored liquid disappointment. Ugh! The bottle is the only thing that
 Now, as I was going to say-you people yeowi and whoop and raise a lot of noise about States rights; you have been doing 1t for, fifty years, and now the cry. turning i0 ,no nSnoSensralissd ed too inconsistent; the country Is just mass of States bound together, and by the same token the States are just mass of counties bound together with the cities entitled to as much right ss az howl the loudest at centralized govern ment and for States rights are the ones who vote for . centralized State power and that's why you have your
 There is just as much poignant meaning in county and city lights as there is in States rights, Take. for some settlers came there, planted and cultivated. a vineyard and made a conn., fortable living from the products of their vineyard. which refAinds me:
 T wonder often what the yintners buy
 one-haif so precious as the stun they . .Bnt that hasn't anything to do with al, 1t. It's their business and no one else's, but with this centralized State power they can't call 9. property their own to dispose of although they have for many. years been engaged in the busi-
 And the man with the outiandish idea poured out the rest of his almost and stumped out of the room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

". c, Fuller and N. Fuller of Selma are guests of the Hotel Summers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
BABIES CURED
Of Torturing, Disfigufing fumaore by cukicura.

The suffering which Cuticura Soap and Cutscura Ointment have alleyiated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

WILLIAM HENRY, AT'KLEROY, JR.
 The many friends of Col. William H. McKleroy of Anniston throughout the State, particularly in military cir cles. will be interested in the small announcement cards being received by friends. both of the popular young
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
WOMEN ano SOCIETY

s..HA..A owes. ssessty siisr rAe.s Ne. IssA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23
MRS, HANsON's LUNCHEON
 TO MRS. WHITE

MRS, HANs0N'S LUNCHEON
 TO MRS. WHITFIELD. Mrs. T, J. Whitfield of Uniontown, who is the guest of Mrs. Harry Hough- ton, is proving very popular visitor. Several affairs have been given in her honor during the past week, among them a beautiful luncheon at the Beau voir Club, when Mrs. Victor Hanson was hostess. In addition to the guest of honor Mrs. Hanson's guests were, Mrs. Harry Houghton. Mrs. Lucius Cas- ton Mrs. Ed P. Flowers. Mrs Henry Evans. Mrs. Whit Kelly and Mrs. W. T. Sheehan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-23

THE GIRLS, HIGH SCHOOL.
 A most enthusiastic meeting of great interest to the ladies of the Girls High School Association. was held on We'd
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
ATHLETES BREAK
 WORLDS RECORD

New York, October 10-Five new world 8 records and one American record were made at Celtic park today during the an nual fall track and field games of the Irish-American Athletic club.
 Emilio Lenghi, the Italian champion. who ran unattached, was the first to put up new figures. This was in the two thirds mile scratch race, which he won easily in 2:45 3-5. The old record of PAS Is was made by w. G. George here on November 30, 1882.
 In the discus throw, Martin J. Sheridan, the worlds champion, sent the saucer skimming 142 feet 1O5h inches, beating his former record of 40 feet inches. He also wiped out J. s. Mitchell's American figures of 26 feet S1a inches by putting the 42-pound stone from a stand with fol- low 27 feet g inches.
 John J. Flannigan, in throwing the 16- pound hammer, with an unlimited run and follow, sent the missile 1s0 feet l inch. The old figures were 154 feet 11a inches, made by Thomas Kiey of Ireland in 1904.
 The Irish-American Athletic club team composed of Collins, Riley, Bromilow and Kiviat won the four-mile relay handicap from scratch in s:0s 4-5, clipping 1B sec onds off the worlds record, held by the University of Michigan since 1908.
 S. c. Northridge and c. s. P. Cassasa of the same club won the three-legged scratch race at 220 yards in 27 1-5 seconds, easily defeating Zust and Puffer's world record of 33 seconds, which has stood since 18a3
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
KETCHEL IN TRIM
 FOR HARD FIGHT

San Francisco, October 10.-Even money that Stanley Ketchel. middleweight cham pion of the world, will last 15 rounds, and two to one that Jack Johnson will retain his title of heavyweight cham pion after October 15, when the two men will engage in 2o-round battle at Colma arena, were the prevailing odds among the fight fans today.
 Despite the fact that Ketchel is train ing for his first contest in the heavy weight class, the Michigan pugilist has large following in this city. There seems to be any amount of the 15-round money and much Is beging wagered that Ketchel will get the decision.
 In the presence of several newspaper men yesterday, Ketchel tipped the scale at his training quarters at 174 pounds, the most he has ever weighed in training According to his manager, Willus Britt, he will enter the ring at o'clock weigh ing not less than ITS. Johnson plans to fight at 196 pounds.
 If Britt's prediction is verified Ketchel will be heavier than many men who have contended for heavyweight honors. Jim Corbett averaged ITS pounds in his bat ties and a few days before Fitzsimmons knocked out Corbett he tipped the beam at 156.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
LATONIA TRACK
 WILL OPEN TODAY

Cincinnati. October 10.-With six races carded for the opening day the fall meet ing at Latonia will be inaugurated to- morrow with a programme covering 24 days of racing. President Harvey Myers of the Latonia association said today that the character of horses here for the meeting averages up better than for a long time past. More than dozen book makers have arrived and it is expected that about 20 will weigh in for the first race.
 A steady rain which fell throughout to- day, breaking a drouth in this section ceased this afternoon and experts de- clare the track should be in excellent condition tomorrow.
 The old eastern system of betting with the little hand states will be followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
ATLANTA TO HAVE
 BIG HORSE SHOW

Atlanta. october 1o-The third annual exhibition of the Atlanta Horse Show as- sociat,on. to be held in the Auditorium orroorv October 1s to 27, promises to eclipse anything of the kind over attempt ed in the south. More than slo'oVo h"0 been offered in prize money and for spe- cial attractions. As result the en''s Hat which closed Saturday, shows larger number of entries than any pre- vious Atlanta show, and corresponding higher class of horses. Alfred G. wander bit will be among the prominent exhin- itors.
 The programme will include a rough rider drill by class Of young ladies' d polo match and a riding exhibition by cracl. borsemen of the Eleventh United States cavalry.
 The show will be a great event socially and will have large attendance
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
WHITE SOX BEAT
 THE CHESTY CUBS

Chicago. October 10.-The Chicago team of the American league won its first game of the series for the city cham pionship here today from the Chicago National league club. to 1. The Nation- als were the first to score. Pitcher Walsh walked the first two men, and the third man up sacrificed after Evels had stolen a base. Chance followed with a sharp lit to right field. and Evsrs and sEec&ard started for home. A.tizer's fine throw, however. caught Eyecs. but Shecizard scored. Walsh then settled down and held his opponents safe the rcmainoer of the game
 The American leaguers started the sec ond with two singles ana a base on baIl4 which filled the bases. Sullivan's long fly to left field scored Dougherty. They had several other chances to score, but none matured unti lthe ninth inning. Walsh was retired and Altiser was given a base on balls. Schulte caught lsben' s long fly and Cole followed with single. Dougherty received a base on balls and the bases were all occupied. Purteii WAS at bat and Reulbach was prepar- ing to deliver the ball when Altizer started 10 steal home. Reulbach's atten- ton was called to the mau at third and the big pitcher did not deliver the ball. Umpire O'Day called q balk and Aiti- ger scored the run which won the game. Ground rules making a hit into the crowd good for two bases prevailed. Rain began to fall fin the fourth inning and continued throughout the game. The crowd which was one of the largest ever with in the Westside enclosure remained throughout the contest. The paid attend ance was given out as being 24034; the gross receipts were $16,16S.75, of which the national commission receives s1616.37; the players share Is sS728. 42, and each of the clubs will receive $2909. AS. Score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Officials Deny Rumors.

Savannah, October 10-President l. TT Harahan of the Illinois Central and Maj. J. F. Hanson. president of the Central of Georgia, who are here to attend tomorrow the annual meeting of the latter road emphatically deny that the Central will ever, so long as they are in control, en- ter Pensacola, Fla. This is in answer to rumors that gulf extension to the Cen tral would be made in that direction. Stockholders and directors of the Central and the Ocean Steamship company will meet here tomorrow.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

laws.
 Postponed Games.
 It will be noted that the first clause of this law authorizes tie or postponed g. mes to be played at the next meeting of the two teams when a double-header may be played. but If weather or any other reasonable cause shall exist why postponed games cannot be played as above. then they shall be played on the first Saturday following the end of the season."
 It is our opinion, after much delibera- tion. that the season ended on September II. For the latter clause of that law to become operative there must be an end to the season some time. If this were not so there would be no Saturday following the end of the season, ad nfinitum. Again the law authorized only postponed games, not tie games, to be played off after the close of the season. The game in ques- ton was tie game, and it was played in violation of not only our own law. but of the laws of the national association
 Iii support of this I quote J. Heydler, prcsl lent of the National league, as fol- lows: ''Tis games cannot be played off ofter close of schedule unless 1t is to de- terrnine championship" The standing Of the two leading teams at the close of schedule season, September Il, with no postponed games to be played off, was as follows:
 Played. Won. Tied. Lost. Pet Grasselli ...... 21 IT 0 .S10 Bessemer ..... 21 16 800 Grasselli Chemical company having played the total number of schedule games and attained the greater percent age of points in games won Is, therefore, awarded the City league pennant for sea- son of 1909. Respectfully submitted,
 W. B. MGAUGHY, President
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
RICH MAN LEAVES
 FORTUNE TO MANY


 Kansas City. Mo-, October 1o.--The will of Thomas Swope, the millionaire land owner. who gave Swope park to Kansas City, which was probated yesterday, con tains substantial bequests to persons liv- ing in Kentucky and Tennessee.
 The value of the estate Is estimated at $3,000,o00. Among bequests to people living outside of Kansas City are: Stuart s. Fleming. Maury county, Tennessee a farm of AS acres near Nashville; Mrs. Eliza J. Plunkett, Nashville, Tenn, s10- GOO in cash and real estate worth s75,000; Margaret Fleming, Tennessee, 5000.
 Kansas City relatives are bequeathed real estate valued at s1,S00,O00 The hu- mane society of this city received real estate valued at slO0,000 and Park col lege at Parkville, Mo-, is given land worth $40 900.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
GOOD ATTENDANCE
 AT STATE FAIRS

W. W. Roberts, who has managed skat- ing rinks in Birmingham for several years, returned yesterday from Nashville. where he attended the state fair, and says it was great success. The attend ance at Nashville was from 5000 to 40,0o0 per day, MT. Roberts says
 MT. Roberts also attended the Tri-State fair at Memphis, and reports fine meet ing, but the attendance was not as large as at Nashville
 MT. Roberts leaves this week for Nash vile where he will be associated with Billy Bordeiser in the management of the Hippodrome Skating rink
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Charped to Socialists.

Stockholm, October 10.-The responsibil- tty for the bomb outrage of Saturday, in which Ion Hammer, director of the Swedish Export association was badly Injured. is charged against a secret com rnittee formed by the young socialist party and claiming to be tribunal to execute sentences passed upon prominent anti-socialists. Mr. Hammer had incurred their displeasure by his unfavorable com ,nents during the general strike.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Case Similar to Cranes.

China, and the development of the indus tries and resources of China, so my work will be twofold in it's nature.s
 Case Similar to Cranes.
 Washington, October 10.--A case similar in some of its aspects to that of Min ister Crane occurred when, about 20 years ago, China objected to the appointment of the then United States Senator Henry W. Blair of New Hampshire as minister to that country. MT. Blair, like Mir Crane, had reached the Pacific coast on his way to the Orient, when his fur ther progress was stopped by a dispatch from the Secretary of State ordering him back to Washington.
 MT. Blair had taken a prominent part in the debates leading up to the enact ment of the Chinese exclusion law. His speeches finally got over to China and that government declared that any man who entertained such sentiments toward her subjects was unwelcome as represen- tative at the Chinese court
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Taft Is a TaIker.

Washington, October 1O.-If any further demonstrations than that afforded by his present long tour was needed to prove President Taft talker it might be found in the fact that about the first thing he will do upon his reurn to Washington will by journey covering thousands of miles and demanding thousands of words of speech making, the President, who will reach this city the night of November 10, has accepted an invitation to address the great convention to be held here, begin ming November ii, under the auspices of the laymen's missionary movement in America.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Crane Professes Iqnorance.

Washington, October 10.-'I do not know why I was summoned to Washington by Secretary Knox" Minister Crane said upon his arrival here late this afternoon from San Francisco, when he was recalled almost at the moment of sailing for his post at Pekin as minister of the United States to China. Shortly before sailing time I received a brief telegram from Secretary Knox asking me to return to Washington at once. That is all the mes sage said. You know am salaried man now and I had to obey the summons"
 Did you see President Taft in San Francisco?" MT. Crane was asked.
 "Yes. had a chat with him at din- ner but we did not have time to discuss the reasons for my recall to Washington. Immediately after the dinner l left for the east. I have come direct to Wash ington, stopping en route only to change trains.
 Secretary Knox has made an appoint ment for noon Monday at the state de- partment, at which we will discuss the matter. l expect to be here several days until Thursday at least I have reserved accommodations the steamer sailing from San Francisco October 20 I do not know how long my business at the state department will continue. I do not ex- pect to see any state department of-
 
 Mir. Crane declined to discuss any phase of the far eastern situation 'It would be most unwise for me to do on the eve of my conference with Secretary Knox tomorrow" he said
 Mir. Crane stated that he had been mis- quoted in an interview at Chicago in which he was made to say that the situa- ton between China, Japan and the United States Is delicate"
 "A young man who interviewed me on the train en route to Chicago has a very vivid imagination. and put words into my mouth that I did not say. I treated him better than he treated me-" said the min ister.
 In this interview MT. Crane said he was quoted as saying that the situation be- tween Japan and China and the United States, must be admitted to be delicate' ' He denied having made any such state ment, and declined to be drawn into any discussion of recent political events in the far east.
 How do you think you will like your new mssion?" a correspondent asked him.
 'If had thought would not like 1t I should have declined it..
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11

Summary: Two-base hit, Holman. Sac rifice fly, Sullivan. Sacrifice hits, 1s- bell. Schulte. Stolen bases, Evers. 2; Cole. Double play, Cole to Parent. Left on bases. Nationals, 5; Americans. 12. First base on balls, of Walsh, 8; Reul- bach, g. Struck out, by Walsh. S; by Reulbach, f. Balk, Reulbach. Time, 1:5S. Empires, O'Day and Sheridan.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
Mortqaqe For $1e,ooo, ,oo0.

Chattanooga, October 1o-The Southern Iron and Steel company yesterday filed for record in Gadsden, Ala, g. mortgage for s1s,0oo.ooo The mortgage Is given to the United States Mortgage and Trust company and John w. Platten of New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
MINISTER CRANE
 MAY LOSE PLACE
 BY lN0lSCRET TON
CONTINUED FROM PAGE L)

received a note from John w. Foster, formerly Secretary of State and ministar to China, and now special adviser to the Chinese government and its American legation He declined to divulge the na- ture of the communication or of the con- ference which he said he had with MT. Foster
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-10-11
STATE FAIR tickets ar,

STATE FAIR tickets are sold in city at Florence Hotel Cigar Store, Parker's, Nor tons, Withington's, Patton Pope's, Adams and Gunn- Gambill's Drug Stores. Buy Scholars tickets, 15c, for Children's Day, Oct. 15. Cost 25c if bought at gate.