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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

The chief of the weather bureau at } Washington was not responsible for but he is getting the blame for all that.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Referred To The Eagle.

SGINld IIIfltB. :. |,
 Mrs. Taft has abolished frock tailed walters in the White House. This matter is respectfully referred to The Dothan Eagle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Tn few days now the alleged tariff revisionists of the dominant party will be ponderlng over the question of How MAA ta AA IL"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
 FEBRUARY. 1909.

C. l. Ffnigan, Circulation Manager of The Montgomery Advertiser. being duly sworn says:
 The foregoing statement of The Adver- tisers circulation for the month of Feb ruary. 1908, is true and correct, and compil- ed after all returns from news boys, news agents, spoiled and left over copies have been deducted.
 c. I. F1NIGAN,
 Circulation Manager. Sworn to and subscribed before me this 9th day of March. 1906. ; RIGA ALEXANDER, Notary Public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Beginning next Monday the country will have an opportunity Of seeing how the new President can manage Con gress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Gadsden Journal.
 Wake up and go to work for yourseif and the town. Remember what hap pened to Van Wrinkle when he went to sleep on the job.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Chickens and Eggs.
OneIika Morning

Opelika Morning Post.
 Roanoke recently shipped a solid car oke. The chicken and egg business is one of the many things that go to make that one of the livest towns on the map.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
For Senator FOraker. Ill., NIyoHA | a h n m n n

Carrollton Vest Alabamian.
 "Ministering to mind disea sed this is what the negroes are doing in raising memorials for the Hon. Joseph B. Foraker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Not the Alabama Plan.

Birmingham Ledger.
 An Ohio man traded his wife for a keg of beer. We haven't come to that in Alabama yet. May get there after the anti-shipping law is passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
What the State Papers
 Are Saying and Doing
Plan Celebration.
Wake Up.

Dothan Eagle.
 We want to know the exact hour when our ex-President sails for Africa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

A London woman gave up an inheri- tance of $15,000 rather than go to Buff falo to get 1t. Will Brother Wells kindly offer some explanation of why anyone should have such an antipathy for Buffalo?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Mrs Russell Sage has given away $16 6,000.000 in three years. Uncle Rus know that his wife had turned over that much to charity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Peace. possum, and prosperity" is the slogan of the country now say the prophets. Give us the peace and pros perity, brother Taft. and you can keep the possum. DO. %.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

If you fail at all, fail splendidl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

We always hate to hear anyone speak Ill of the dead: Just listen at this: "Poe's stories were the inspira- tion for the Sherlock Holmes sketches" This is the worst thing yet said about Poe. -'
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
PRINCE CHUN WRITES TAFT.
Chinese Regent Explains Attitude
as to Debated Questions.

Pekin. Feb 25.-Prince Chuu. the Regent,
owing to adverse criticism in foreign
countries concerning the recent dismissal
from Office Of Yuan Shih-kai. and the
official representations on the subject
made by the American and British minis
ters here, has written a private letter TO
President-elect Taft explaining the re-
geRcy's attitude on this and other cues
tons concerning China.
IN the letter Prince Chm emphasizes
the fact that The dismissal OF Yuan Shih-
kai had no connection whatever with the
internal or foreign policies Of China, but
was entirely a personal matter II did
not signify that there was TO be any
change in the reforms decided upon and
announced by the government some time
ago. and these reforms would be carried
out ss originally intended
Tie letter then treats OF the efforts Of
the government to suppress the use Of
opiuzs. which il declares. viii eventually
be cradicsted. and says that the aid given
By the United States is helping to attain
this end.
The Regent refers 10 the situation in
AIanchUris. from which province. II saws
il expects that Japan viii soon with
draw Lasting peace. It declares. depends
upon the return Of the japanese to their
own country. not only from Manchl1ria.
but also from Korea China. however.
sees difficulties in the way OF japanese
withdrawal from Korea in the immediate
future. but is convinced that ultimately
japan viii retire wholly from her occlI-
patton Of territory on the mainland OF
Asia
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
PREHISTORIC HOME FOUND.
Hummies Discovered Show Men of
Great size.

Mexico City. Mex. Feb. 25-Mexican
srchaeologists are deeply interested in a
remarkable discovery made . few days
ago on the Isthmus Of Tehuantepec- 4
prehistoric underground habitstion was
found upon the ranch Of Juan Mateo
CasuHanos- The cavern covers a great
area.
Fourteen rooms have so far been ex-
plored- These rooms are eIaborately fur
nished with articles Of the prehistoric
period. The stone benches are elaborately
carved and some OF them are painted.
Heads Of Indian chiefs. OF tigers. and
other Wild animals carved In stone hang
upon the walls Painted stone dishes and
many other peculiar articles were found
in the rooms.
The bodies Of four men. all in mummi-
fed state. were brought TO light. They
are very large and do not resemble any
OF the Indian types found in Mexico now.
A large quantity OF rich gold ore was
also found in the cavern
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
INAUGURATION PAPERS.
The WASHINGTON HERALD. bv
Mail. All Week for
Fifteen Cents.

Every issue Of The Washington
Herald next week viii be Of sur
passing interest 4 change Of ad-
ministration means news that all
Americans absorb with keenest rel
ish. There viii be stirring times
at the Capital-historic DAYS. fun Of
memorable events. Great crowds
viii come 10 view the pageant. or
take part in it, and 10 witness the
ceremonies incident TO the induc-
ton into Office OF the new Presi-
dent Of the United States.
The Washington Herald viii tell
the story OF II aII-completeIy and
graphically. Every issue Of the
week viii be worth preserving The
Inaugural Edition proper. Friday
morning viii be one OF the best
possible souvenirs OF the occasion.
This complete set Of pspers-six
in aIl-Monday to Friday. inclusive.
win be sent to any address by
mail. postage prepaid, FOR FIF-
YEEN CENTS.
Orders should he filed promptly.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
ABOVE DANGER LINE.
Ohio River at Cincinnati Is Past
FIfty-fOOt Stage.

Cincinnati. Feb. 5--The heavy rainfall
Of the past several days has caused the
Ohio River already to reach and cross
the danger line Of fifty feet The river
viii register afty-ave feet tomorrow
morning. according TO a speciaIennOUnce-
ment made by Capt Basseler, Of the
weather bureau, This evening
Three hundred firms with places Of
business in the Bottoms have removed
their perishable goods from the base
ments 70 the upper floors and elsewhere
for safety. Considerable damage 10
property has already resulted
The railways entering the Central
Union station announce that they were
able to get their evening trains out from
the station. but that the station viii be
abandoned some time tonight. Supt-
Jol9ason. Of the Central Union Station,
announced that the structure would be
abandoned al midnight.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
GIRL WILL WE'D CHINAMAN.
Sunday school Teacher Changes Her
Religion 10 Marry Pupil

New York. Feb Z5.-Wan Lung. twenty
street, and May Summers, twenty-thTee
years old. Of so Coney Island avenue,
to-day took out q marriage license In the
borough hall in Brooklyn.
The couple became acquainted in a
Sunday scnool in which Miss Summers
was interested. and their coUrtship was
carried on by the aid Of an Interpreter.
Miss Summers has changed her religious
belief 10 become the wife Of the China
rslan. and the marriage ceremony Is 10
be performed by a Buddhist priest next
Monday
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
MRS. RUSSELL'S GOWNS HELD.
Csstoms Inspectors Seize Five Of
Her Trunks. Pending Decision.

Csstoms Inspectors Seize Five Of
Her Trunks Pending Decision.
New York. Feb 25-AIrs Martha A
Russell, widow OF Col. Russell. who was
with the Rough Riders in the Spanish
American war. neglected 10 declare the
contents Of FIVE trunks that she brought
home with her aboard the North German
Lloyd liner Kaiser Wilhelm II The Gus
toms inspectors found ten new gowns
and decided 70 hold up the trunks
Mrs Russell said that as she had been
Two years abroad she supposed that her
belongings were 20 be regarded as those
Of q foreign resident. The trunks were
taken 70 the public stores pending a de-
cision by the customs authorities as 70
her right 10 bring in the dutiable goods
Mrs. Russell would not talk about the
report that she recently had Tilted the
Baron von Motz in Germany
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
ORvILLE WRIGHT IN BALLOON.
Makes Ascension. but says Aero
planning Is Much superior.

pau. Feb. e5.-OrviHe Wright. who has
not made an aeroplane flight since his
arrival IN France. made an ascent IN a
balloon this afternoon with his sister and
Marquis Eergariou
The tTip lasted four hours AR Wright
was delighted with the beautiful views Of
the country. which ne obtained leisurely.
but was impressed 10y the helplzsSncss Of
the balloon. which was al the mercy OF
the wind. Aeroplaning. he said. gave the
sensation Of being the machines master
Balloons and aeroplaneS would never be
rivals. he added
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
GRAFT SCANDAL IN CHICAGO.
Wen Well known in Politics said TO
Be Involved

Chicago. Feb S.-An alleged grating
plot said 20 involve men E-eu known in
County affairs, aHd a Chi ago politician
Of Statewide influence. vas responsible
for the appearance OF nearly a hundred
saloon keepers before the grand jury to-
day. The witnesses were confronted with
the alternative of revealing the identity
OF those 10 whom they paid tribute for
the privilege Of operating gambling slot
machines and the method of collection or
Of facing Indictment Tor maintaining the
g milling devices
The activity Of Assistant States Attor-
news Marshall and Arnold, of the indiCt-
ment department, was regarded as indica-
tive of true bills having been voted The
return OF indictments and arrests is re
garded as only question Of hours.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
JUDGE SCORES GRAND JURIES.
Believes Their Proceedings Often
Work Toward Injustice.

New ork- Feb 25,-Magistrate Crane.
commenting IN Essex Market Court to-
day on the fact that persons often are
indicted by the grand jury after they are
discharged from a police court. said:
a man gets a fair hearing in a police
court II he Is acquitted the case should
be dropped there Il IS preposterogs that
he should not be allowed 20 protest
against Indictment in person or cOgnScI
The proceedings Of the grand jsrS wf5rE
toward injustice. II I could have m
way, IL would be abolished
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
OLIVE LOGAN IN ASYLUM.
Former WeII-knOwR Author and
Actress Loses Her Mind.

London. Feb Solve Logan. for
merly a well-kRown author and actress.
Who was rescued from penuTy IN New
York two OF three years ago by Lady
Cook, is now an Inmate Of pauper
lunatic asylum az Bansted- She was re
moved from a KensinEton boarding house
q month ago on complaint OF the land
lady TO the authorities that she was suf-
fering from decisions, and that she was
n nuisance
The authorities wrote 20 her sister In
Boston and brother in Cincinnati. but
received no response Mrs Logan has
a small sun CT money IN a london bank.
which viii BE- applied TO her support unless
her American friends claim her
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
LANING IS INDICTED.

Norwalk. Ohio. Feb. 25.-Indictments
against Representative J. T. Laning and
James G. Gibbs. formerly vice president
and president respectively Of the defunct
Ohio Trust Company. were returned to-
day. Two Of the indictments charge
Gibbs and Laning. jointly. with embez-
zling more than s60eo0 from the trust
company. and four joint indictments
charge that. by false pretenses. Gibbs.
Laning. an6 others, obtained more than
$4,000 worth Of property belonging TO de-
posit5rs Of the bank.
Laning was indicted last April on
charges growing out OF the failure Of the
trust company. but was acquitted He
then resigned the nomination for a third
term in Congress.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
AssaIIs CoI. Cook.
THEATRICAL WAR IS STARTED.
The Shuberts Are Reported 10 Have
Moved Against KIaw & ErIanEer.


Chicago. Feb. IA new war on the
Klsw & Erlanser theatrical syndicate by
the Sauberts was begun to-day. when j..
j. Shubert took over me booking con-
troll Of ffty-six theaters in Iowa and
Illinois for a consideration Of S2ss.oao.
The transfer vas made by Mrs Frank
Chamberlain. OF Burlington. Iowa. widow
Of the man who developed the Iowa-Illi-
nois circuit, and sister-in-law Of Presl-
dent James Hsrahsn, Of the Illinois Cen
traI.
The step taken to-day is said By friends
Of The Shuberts 10 have paved the way
toward giving the Shuberts ultimate con
troll Of the Studebaker and probably the
Grand Opera House. in Chicago The
GarTick they now OWH
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
TRUCE CALLED IN ILLINOIS.
Deadlock UabrOken, but Candidates
for senate Have Respite.


for senate Have Respite.
Springfield. III. Feb. 25.-Albcrt J. Hop
kins and the other Senatorial asrirants
have been given a respite until March 10.
The thirty-seventh ballot in the struggle
to elect 4 United States Sc lator to-day is
the last quorum vote to be taken until a
week from next Wednesday. To-day
ballot brought no sign Of break in the
deadlock.
The members Of the senate signed a
'genuemen's~ agreement not TO attenpt
any legislative business until March 10
The house viii continue work. and the
baloting- on the Senatorship until then
win be perfunetory to meet the terms Of
the legislation
Senator Hopkins left to-day for Wash
lngtOn, and the prophets insist that on
March 10 q determined effort win bo
made 70 break the deadlock. The Hon
kins managers declare that the Taft ad-
ministratioa viii support Hopkins. and
are counting on this influence to aid
victory.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
NO TRACE OF NECKLACE.
Big Reward Is offered for Return of
Matched Pearls.

San Francisco. Feb. 25.-No trace has
been found of Miss Jennie Crocker's
matched pesTl necklace. valued az Saooo,
which was lost or stolen al the Mardi
Gras ball given by her sister Mrs. c. o.
o. Alexander. OF New York. al the St
Frances Hotel Tuesday night
The only tenahle theory Is that the
clasp gave way while Miss Crocker was
dancing and the necklace fell 10 the hoer
and was picked up by a guest OF a serv-
ant. A big reward has been offered for
the return Of the necklace
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
FINDS BOX OF TREASURE.
Purchaser OF Old House Discovers
Coin and Bills Hidden in War.

NoAM anu bAAAA N - NJ
Lexington. KY. Feb. 9s-WhiIe tear
ing down an old home belonging to
Nathan Ross ar Paint Lick, Garrsrd
County. to-day. H. S. Hensley, a recent
purchaser Of the Ross farm, discovered
tin box under the hearth which con
tained 81 in coin. sL1ee in Confederate
bills. and diamonds worth between s2ooo
and S2.599
II is believed this wealth was hidden
during the civil war when Ross occupied
the house. but there was nothing in the
box 10 show to whom it belonged or by
whom II had been deposited.
Forty years ago Nathan Ross was con-
sidered the largest land owner ia Cen
tral Kentucky. So Tar as known no near
relatives are now living, and Hensley
viii keep the treasure.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District OF Columbia
and Maryland-Fair to-day; to-
morrow partly cloudy and warm
er; moderate variable winds, be
coming easteTly.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
SzECHEEYI TAXES LESSENED.
Former Miss Vanderbilt Is officiaII.


Former Miss Vanderbilt Is Officially y
Resident in Foreign Iaad.
New York Feb. 25.-Countess Szechenyi,
who before her marriage was Miss Gladys
Vanderbilt. has been relieved by the tax
commissioners Of the q Co0.000 assessment
on her personal property. H B. Ander-
son. attorney representing the countess,
called al the Office OF the board to-day
and said that she was now resident IN
Ia foreign country. and that she owned
no personal property in the Unhed States
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
KERMIT ROOSEVELT A VISITOR.
He VIII spend several Days at sar-
anac Lake.

Ssrsnsc Lake. y Y, Feb. Robert
Munro Ferguson. who is spending the
winter al the DIT. Mcclellan bungalow
here. to-day received a visit from Presi-
dent RoOsevelt's son. Kermit. The latter
viii spend several DAYS with him before
starting on the African hunting trip with
his father
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
PUBLIC SERVICE MEN DINE.
GOV. Hughes Guest. but OnIeiaI
Business Omitted.

New York. Feb chairman William
r Wilcox Of the public service
commission. entertained At dinner to
night. at mis- home. Gov. Hughes and
been announced that the purpose Of the
dinner was TO decide upon the amend
ments TO the public utilities act which
the legislature viii be asked 10 pass at
this session. Nr. WillceN said that the
dinner was merely one that had been
arranged 10 return the hospitalitles which
had been extended TO the commission.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
NEUTRALITY LAW ENFORCED.
Troops Accomplish Mission and Re
turn 90 Fort Clark.

troops Of the United States Third Cav
airy. which were sent 70 the Upper Rio
Grande border eight months ago 10 aid
in enforcing the neutrality law. which
vas being violated At that time by Mexi-
cans. who wsTe organizing an armed force
70 invade Mexico. were to-day returned
10 their station at Fort Clark.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
BRYAN READS NO NOVELS.

Says He Gets Enough Fiction by
Reading Republican Speeches.
Lincoln Nebr-. Feb. c5.-W. !. Bryan
to-day denied that ne is writing a novel
He also denied that he is reading any
novels these days and declared thar he
gets all the fiction he wants by reading
RepGblIcan speeches
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

The Ia Pace sale Wit Dc Concluded at
the Sloan Galleries. 1207 q ST. to-day.
with sessions at Il and 3. Rare gilt fur
nitJIre Of the periods: Choice fans.
bronzes. clock sets ornaments. cUriOs.
&c. are among tn pieces yet renia ming
10 be sold. Rooms comfortable and seats
provided
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
COL. COOPER TRIED
To AVOID CARMACK
Witness Declares He Did Not
Seek Fatal Meeting.
CLASHES WITH COUNSEL
RetOrtS Quickly When Credi-
bility Is Questioned.

Rigid CrOSs-exnmination l. Con-
Quoted by q. T. FitzhuSh, n Lead
ing Attorney Of MemDhis-COOper
Denies that He ever Tried TO Rec
onciIe the Democratic and RePuB-
Hcnn Elements in Tennessee.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
JOHN D. REFUTES
TALE Of CRUELTY
Oil Magnate Breaks Silence
on Backus Case.
PAID WIDOW HER PRICE,
Woman Asserted She Had Been
Robbed of Millions.
PAID WIDOW HER PRICE,

Article in Worlds Work Describes
Details Of Purchase of LubricatinE
COmpsny-Aims to Refute Tale
Which for Years Has Caused Hos
tiIity to the OIL Trust-Acf( Would
Have Been AfrOcious.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
BATTALIoES LEAVE CUBA.
Cubaux Pay No Heed to Departure
of American Troops

Havana. Feb. 25--Ths transport Meade
sailed to-day with one battalion OF the
Fifth Infantry and the Eleventh Cavalry.
and the transport Mcclellan sailed with
another battalion Of the Fifth Infantry.
IS the vessels left the harbor the bands
Of the two regiments aiternated in play
ing patriotic and other airs Tie popu-
lation. with the exception Of lojterers
along the water front. paid no attention
10 the departure Of the troops
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

While you think OF It, telephone your
Want Ad 10 The Washington Herald,
and bill VIII be sent you at cent a word.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
DIRECT VOTE FOR NEBRASKA.
Bill Providing for Senator's EIec-
ton Passes Legislature.

ton Passes Legislature.
Lincoln. Nebr.. Feb. 5.-The bill for the
choice OF United states Senator's by IRE
Oregon plan OF direct elections. which IS
supposed TO be a forerunner Of Bryar's
candidacy for this Office next year. passed
the senate TODAY II had already 5assed
the house. and the governor is expected
70 sigl Il without delay.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
BaItimore aad Resnrn. g.

Every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways. both days. except Royal Linz
tied. City Offices. lzl7 G ST and s1S Pa
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
- TO RnItimore Ana Return

Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
Railroad Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited"
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
.FLAYS PRESIDENT
ON HOUSE FLOOR
Representative Cook Replies
to Criticisms of Court.
VIOLENT PHRASES USED
Declares Court Justified killing
of Secret Service Nan.

Insists Chief Executive Jses Off
ciaI Power for Personal Spites-
Colorado Member Is bitterly As
sailed by DIR. Cooper, who says He
VIII Live to Regret Statements, as
Did Member Who AssafIed Lincoln.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
Taft WILL SPEAK
At PEACE DINNER
Doubt as to Treasury Port
folio No Longer Felt.
MACVEAGH THE CHOICE
Chicago Man BOlted Democratic
Ticket In 1891

Presidsnt-eIect Declines tn Talk on
Subject of His seIeetIOn-Choice of
HacEeagh Gives Cabinet Two Men
of Democratic COmpIexiOn-Next
Secretary VIII Cease Activity In
His Big wholesale Business.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

J. II. Small & sons. Florists,
18th and & SITS, Washington, Waldorf
Astoria and Il53 Broadway. New YORK.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

passed forever through the hour glass
OF time. and then ne will have IN the
White House a fne scholar. a great law
yer. and an honorable Judge"
AssaIIs Col. Cook.
Representative Cooper. Of Wisconsin.
replied 10 the attack upon the President
by Col. Cook. and declared on another
occasion "a copperhead' ha6 seen ft 70
arise IN the House Of Representatives
and refer to the President as the en-
peror At the other end Of the Avenue
He referred 10 the assault upon Abranam
Lincoln. he said that Col Cook. Ike
this man. would live to regret 1t. and
that no man bestowed honor upon per
son using such terms in referring to d
President Of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

japanese Fern Balls. &c.
75C and 81 values Blackstone. 18th & II
YioIess. sc Per bunch. Kramer. SIG F.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

viOIess. sc per bunch. kramer. as F.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

violsts. sc per buass. Kramer. sls ;.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-06-10
EAST GRANVILLE

Mrs. W. g. Hathaway returned Mon
day TO Chelsea.
Mrs. Fannie vinton was in Burlington
last week to attend the annual session Of
the Grand lodge.
ID. NJ. Beaton has moved his family
from the house of w. G. Handy to one of
Mrs. Dickerman's.
Mrs. L. L. Dickerman, with her son.
Kenneth, has opened her house here.
where she will spend a part of the time
while in Vermont.
Mrs. F. {. Bachelor and sister, Miss
Richardson, also Miss Maude Ladue of
Braintree, were guests OF Mrs. L L.
Dickerman Sunday.
William Handy went to Fitchburg
Monday, where he was married to Miss
Florence Clough Wednesday. His broth
err. Charles, accompanied him and his sis
ter, Mrs. Forbush, weRt Tuesday to at
tend the wedding. The young couple
have the congratulations and good wishes
Of their friends here.