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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
HOME OF H. F. BRYAN
 BURNED AT TALLASSEE

Tallassee, March 11.-tspecial.)-The residence of H. F. Bryan was de- stroyed by fire at o'clock this after noon. Practically an of the house. hold goods and personal effects of the family were lost.
 The Tallapoosa River Is higher at this place than 1t has been in several years as the result of the heavy rains of the last few days.
 Quite a number of citizens have been to Wetumpka this week to at tend the regular term of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
STEAMER IS SAFE
ANXIETY WAS FELT FOR THE DO-
 YER.
Coastwfse Vessel Was Found At Her Docks In Mobile-Whits Boy Loses His
 Ter.

Mobile, March 1l.-(Special.) )-Tele- grams received here from New Orleans indicated anxiety there for the safety of the coastwise steamship Dover. ply ing between that city, Mobile and Pen- sacola.
 Report there was that the Dover had encountered severe gale In the gulf and was in distress.
 Inquiry resulted in finding the Dover at her docks here. Uneasiness over the vessel was brought about by her tardy arrival here. This was explain ed by Captain Carlson, who stated that his vessel had become fog-bound In Mississippi river for twenty-four hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
INAUGURAL IN DECEMBER.

Washington. March 1.-The Presi- dential election early in October and the inaugural ceremonies early in De- cember when the weather Is usually good, Is the proposal that Representa- tive Crumpacker. of Indiana. will make If March 4 is abandoned for the inaug- uration.
 MT. Crumpacker believes that 1t is desirable to have an administration be- gin as soon after election as possible, that there may be quick response to public policies of government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

chan res in the personnel. including the appointments of Clement s. Ucker. of Ohio, chief of the contest division and administrative oficer of the General Land once. to be chief clerk of the de- partment in succession to Edmund M. Dawson, of Maryland, who was ap- pointed an assistant attorney of the department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Merchant. tn Organize.

Birmingham March 11.-(Specfal.)- A meeting will be held Friday after noon for the purpose of organizing the Birmingha Merchants and Manufao- turers' Association. which will include freight bureau. Subscriptions have been taken up to sustain such an in- stitution and definite results are as- sured. A full Board of Directors and officers will be chosen at the meeting Friday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
CLEVELAND FARM SOLD.

New York Merchant Buys Land Near
 Princeton.
 Princeton, N. J. Mar 11.-One of the favorite haunts of the late Grover Cleveland, the farm which lies three miles from Princeton. was sold yes- terday to David V Pickers. a merchant of New York.
 Extensive Improvements will bA made on the property by the new owner. There Is pretty strt$sh of wood land on the farm in which Mr. Cleveland was accustomed to hunt reb- bits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Approves Court Martial sentene,

Washington, March 1.-The Presi- dent today approved the sentence of dismissal and confinement at hard la bor for five years imposed by a court martial in the case of First Lieuten- ant Gotlieb, Coast Artillery Corps. who was recently tried in the Department of the East on the chaTRes of disobe- dience of orders, presenting fraudulent claims to the Government. obtaining money from private parties, and ab- sence without leave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Mu.t Use Common Names.

Washington. March 11.-As many packers put up "humpbuck" and dog salmon under fancy names. and thus sell them to consumers who believe them to be superior varieties. the De- partment of Agriculture today ordered that these fish. when canned, he la. belled with thelr- common names.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
wITHDRAws SUIT.

taeklng Company Willing to Comply
 With Arkansas Law.
 Little Rock, Ark. March l1.--,Attor- ney General Horwood today withdrew the 33,300, GOO suit filed against the Ja- cob Dold Packing Company last week for the alleged violation of the State antitrust law.
 It was shown that the company oply entered the State a week before the suit was filed and was willing to com ply with the law. The suits against i've other packing companies Tor sim- liar amounts will be pushed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
MINERS ARE RESCUED.

Endure Horrors Of Underground Pris-
 on For Fifty Hours.
 Salt Lake City, Utah. Mach 11.-Af- ter enduring the horrors of an under ground prison. with death very near for fifty hours. George and Jerry Pe terson were dragged through an 1s- inch hole to freedom and safety at the St. Patrick mine late last night
 The men were blindfolded, wrapped in blank cts, refreshed with hot cof- fee and hurried home. They are little the worse for their experience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Diahnrred from Practice

New York. March ll.-Alexandsr Miohaelson, partner of Carl Fischer. Hansen. the lawyer who pleaded guilty to attempting to brtbe witness and is now serving a year in the peniten- tiary, was disbarred by the appellate division of the supreme Court today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
rncas oid Murder Charge.

Knoxville, Tenn. March 1l-Arrest- ed in this city because he had engaged in e trivial fight with his brother, Will lis Mabry, a negro. is now to be tried for a murder winch 1t Is charged he committed twenty-three years ago in Roane county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
CORTLAND STREET TUBE.
Tunnel Under North River Soon to He
 COmpleted.

New York, March 1.-The fourth and final tunnel of the Hudson Company. under the Hudson River. was blasted through today. The tube pierced through by today's blast was the north one of the pair to Jersey City, ter minating at Cortland Street, in this city.
 With its companion tube. it will fur nish a direct connection with the Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley Sta ton in Jersey City and through the north and south bore on the New Jer- sey side with the Lackawanna and Erie stations on that side of the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Mrs. Ruth McPherson Dead

pes Moines, Ia. March 11-Mrs. Ruth McPherson, 8 noted character of this city, died today aged 102 years. She was the oldest person in the State She was born in Tyson County. Vir- ginia, August 22, 1907.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Senator Beyeridxe III.

> Baltimore, March 11.-United States Senator Beveridge, of Indiana, under
 went an operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital today. The operation was said to be not of a serious character.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Postal Gets Decree.

A decree granting temporary injunc- tion against the city of Mobile re- straining the collection of a license tax of S1,000 fixed against telegraph com panies by the city was granted the Postal Telegraph Company today by the United States Circuit Court.
 The Telegraph Company petitioned the Court to enjoin the city from col lecting the license tax on the ground that 1t was not levied as . police meas ure, but for revenue only.
 The city, through its legal depart ment contended that under the new State code the municipality could levy a tax for police or revenue, or both.
 It was stated that City Attorney Boone will not appeal from the decree but fight the case on It's merits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Boy Loses His Leg.

Mat Stark, a white lad underwent amputation of a leK at Providence In- frmary this morning as the result of an accident which he suffered the past Monday.
 It was reported that tho boy was on roller skates in Government street clinging to a vehicle as is frequent practice. His leg became caught De- tween the spokes, 1t was said. result ing in fractures which required ann putation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

A Cough or sore Throat, Which might be cured by a simple remedy like BrOwD's Bronchial Troches, may cause a serious Bronchial or Lung Trouble. The Troches are unrivaled for relieving all Throat 1rri- tations caused by Cold. 4-adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
Jewelry Company Bankrupt.

Birmingham March ll.-(SpecfaI.)- )- Judge Thomas G. Jones. sitting in chambers, today adjudged the Burn Jewelry Company of Birmingham a bankrupt. The first meeting of cred itors was set for March 34 at 11'o'ciock. in the office of Referee Alex-B -Btrch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
CANCELS E.. -.AGEMENT.

George Conan Going to Europe to
 Recuperate.
 New York. March 11.-It was an- nounced here today by business asso- ciates of George M Conan. the come- dian. that as result of an attack of grip, he had found 1t necessary to cancel his spring engagements. MT. Conan expects to sail for Europe next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
prem,er sto,yp,p,. Condition.

St. Petersburg, March 11-PreHier StoIypin, who Is suffering from & se- rious attack of infuenca, passed a bad night and his condition today inspired considerable anxiety.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
SEWER TRENCH CAVES IN.

Two Dead Bodies Were Found At the
 Bottom.
 Hamilton, Ohio. March 11.-A sewer trench, eight feet deep, caved in to- day, burying three men alive. When rescuers reached the bottom of the sewer they found the dead bodies of James Robinson and Alex Howard Thomas Revera was rescued alive, but will probably die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

Malaria Causes Loss of Appetite.
 The Old Standard GROVES TASTELESS CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown people and children. 50c. -s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
INrIMIDArED woRKMEN

Labor Organiser Sente need to One Year
 in Prison.
 New Haven, Conn. March ll.-Frank F McGee of Worcester, Mass. national organizer of the moulders' union. today began a years sentence for intimidat- ing union men in local foundry during a recent strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

PILES CURED IN TO l4 DAYS
 PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed to our any case of Itching. Blind, Bleeding O Protruding Piles In to lS days or none, refunded 500. -Wed-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
FIXES HEAVY BOND.
A Boston Broker Held for Fraudulent
 Use of Mails.

New York, March Il.-Thomas H. Winsor, a Boston broker. was held by United States Commissioner Shields today in S1.5o0 bail for examination on March 25. on a charge Of fraudu lent use of the mails. It is alleged he exploited a mining company which promised large dividends. received be- tween $40, 900 and S60.oO0 through the malls In connection with the promo ton of the company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

the Work Of the Interior
 DepaPtment.

Washington. D. C.. March 11.-In line with his policy to reorganize the work of the interior department. Secretary BalIinger today made a number of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

GALLON sBRAG" wHIsKEY e2.S0
 in 5ug, express paid.
 GREIL TRADING co. Ps o. Box S87. Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
NO ELECTION YET.
Illinois Legislature stnI Deadlock,
 Over Senatorial Toga.

Over Senatorial Toga.
 Springfield. Ill.. March 11.-On the forty third joint ballot for United States Senator the vote was: Hopkins 75; Foss IA: Stringer 70; Shurtler IS; M. L. Mckinley 16; Arthur E. Evans II: Lowden ?. The rest scattering. No choice.
 It was agreed that the quorum would be broken tomorrow on joint ballot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12
HUGHES GETS PLACE.
VIII Succeed Teller on Committee On
 Revision of Laws.

Washington March IT. Senator Hughes of Colorado. will succeed his predecessor in the Senate. former Senator Teller, as member of the joint committee on revision of the laws
 Because of Mir. Hughes reputation as a lawyer, it was especially desirous that he should take . place on this committee,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-12

LEWIS 88 RYE. 4 quarts s5.0O; 8 qunrts s9.5OJ ex. paid GREIL TRADING co. P. o. Box S37. Pensacola, Fla.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
THE AUBUUN-A ATHLETIC CLUB
 BASKETBALL GAME TOhlGRI

One of the most interesting games of the season will be played at the Athletic club tonight between the locals and the Auburn squad. The game will undoubt- edly draw a large crowd as Auburn ls always a favorite in the city.
 Two of the local players Ware and Woodruff, were captains of the Orange and Blue five last year and the year before Auburn has a fast team, and ln- dividually they are all good players. Captain Locke plays one of the guard positions. This Is his second year on the team and during the five years previous he played center for Montgomery. Scar brough, the other guard, was sub on the last years team and is considered their strongest defensive man. Earle Major. a local Young Mems Christian as sociation player. has been holding down center in fine style, but could not take mart in the game last Saturday on ac- count of a sprained ankle. He has about recovered and will be in shape Tor to- nights battle. Tom Parker and Schiey Gordy, the forwards, are well known here. ..Tommie'' Parker is one of the most popular members of the Athletic club. having played basketball here for several years past This is his first year in col lege and his friends will be glad to hear of his success Gordy holds his same position of last year. He is light but very fast and came to Auburn from the Columbus, Ga, team. With Coach Dona- hoo at the head of these live men, every one knows what to expect.
 This is the first of the last three games scheduled by the Athletic club. and a record breaking crowd is expected. Dane ing will follow, and refreshments will be served.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
MARDI GRAS CARNIVAL WILL BE ONE OF THE GREATEST IN THE soUTH'S HISToRY-coMMENT ON BIRMINGHAM CARNIVAL.

New Orleans, February 1.-The Times Democrat will say in the morn ing:
 The greatest drivers of the world will compete in the Mardi Gras Speed car nival, February 20, 21 and 22. The en- tries received to date are:
 George Robertson, winner of the Van
 derbilt cup, Simplex.
 Lewis Strang winner of the Savan-
 nah, Briarcliff and Lowell road races,
 Isotta.
 Ralph DePalma holder worlds track
 records, one to five miles, Fiat Cyclone. Jimmy Ryall, in Vanderbilt cup,
 Matheson.
 Buick.
 Dennison, in Vanderbilt cup, Knox. Miller, in record Cleveland Racer. Tyson, in French De Dietrich. Scheif1er, in fast Jackson racer Greiner, in special racing runabout. Tromley, in American roadster. Donnelly, in Packard speedabout. Fehr, in big Overland Six. Anderson, in American racer. Mrs. Joan Newton Cuneo, in Knox special.
 MISS AllCt III ildy hCo Spc- cial.
 Many New Orleans cars and drivers. After New Orleans. Birmingham will furnish the next automobile carnival. It is understood that many of the drivers to compete here will also com pete in Birmingham. The 24-hour race, which was called off here, will be the feature of the Birmingham meet. All of the New Orleans entries will have arrived by Sunday. Thomas S. Abernathy of the Automobile club of Birmingham will be in the Crescent City next Wednesday, and will list the entries for Birmingham. The New Orleans meet will be the greatest thing of its nature in the his- tory of southern automobiling, and the understanding Is that the Birming- ham carnival will not be far behind The headliners of the New Orleans carnival will be George Robertson, Lewis Strang and Ralph DePalma.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Neh Orleans Has Wania
 Fo1 1He Speeding Auto
QUIET PREVAILS
 IN GENERAL TRADE

New York. February 11.-Bradstreet's S this week will say:
 Unsettled, stormy weather has ac- centuated the quiet prevailing in gem eral trade and the situation as a wh ole is rather irregular. The first of the spring season buyers excursions, how ever, attracting merchants to the lead ing markets east and west, and while conservatism characterized dealing the feeling is one of optimism as to the future. Best reports come from the textile trades, particularly cotton and woolen dress goods lines. Some light cottons are sold ahead to October
 The metal and coal trades are rather conspicuous for the dullness of demand and the continuance in the former in- dustry of output at reduced rate.
 Business failures in the United States for the week ending February l were 211 against 286 last week.
 Wheat, including flour, exports from the United States and Canada for the week Give days) ending February 10, were 2,O70,214, against 1,S02,976 last week.
 Corn exports for the week are 1,2S1.- 349 bushels, against 1,106,SS5 last week
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12

It would appear that there is con- siderable interest in boxing to judge from the number of seats that have been sold for the contest between Joe Percent and Al Watkins, which takes place between the halves of the Bir- mingham Athletic club Auburn basket ball game at the Athletic club tonight. Numerous requests are being received for reserved seats and a large number of extra chairs will be placed on the floor of the gymnasium for the conven- fence of those who wish to see the. match at close range. Indications are that a large crowd will be in attend
 ance, which will recall the old days of the club when some of the members who are now prominent in business and social circles were aspirants for hon. ors in the squared circle. Among the older members of the club are mum bered some of the best boxers in the south, although some of them have been strangers to the gloves for many years.
 Both men are in fine condition ana the boxing match, which will be Tor points, gives promise of being one or the fastest and most scientific that has been seen in, Birmingham since the Athletic club has been in its new quar- ters. Percent has been working in the gymnasium every day since his arrival in the city, is in first-class condition, and says he will give an exhibition of scientific boxing that will be revela- l.. Il to tie people of Birmingham. Wat Rims has also been training assiduously, and says that he feels safe in saying
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
BROOKSIDE HAS
 ATHLETIC CLUB
B. B. MONTGOMERY IS PRESIDENT. ORGANIZATION STARTS OUT WITH f6 CHARTER MEMBERS. NEWS OF LIVE MINING TOWN.

Rrookside February u.-(Special. )-The Brookside Athletic club has just been or ganized with Is charter members. large hall has been rented by the club and is now being properly equipped. The fol- lowing officers have been elected for the present year: B. B. Montgomery presi- dent, Dr. H. H. sorrell vice president, Eugene Parr treasurer.
 Frank House, superintendent for the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and iron company at t4.s place, has been appointed superin- tendent for the Blossburg division also. MT. House will, however, continue to re- side at Brookside.
 G. E. Bdgood, wholesale and retail meat dealer, has opened a branch mar ket and grocery store at Pinkney City.
 The Baptist church Is now without a pastor. the Rev Lewis, former pastor, and family having moved to Birming- ham.
 William Watkins has returned from Indianapolis where he attended. as dele gate, the United Mine Workers conven- ton.
 J. M. Burgin, who for the past several months has been in i'll health, is now rapidly recovering.
 Frank Hing, a Brookside merchant, and family have moved on their farm near Cardiff. MT Hing will continue in bus mess at brooSsiCe.
 The Sunday school teachers weekly meeting will be held on Friday night at the Baptist church. The Rev. H. NJ. t4endon, pastor of the Methodist church. will preside. The Rev. Hendon has made many friends since his recent coming to Brookside, and bids fair to become a great factor for good in this community. He also holds services at Cardiff and Blossburg.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
TEAM PREPARES
 TO BAT THE BALL

Huntsville, February n.-(Special. )-The Williams Training school baseball squad is rapidly being rounded into shape and those who have seen the boys at work expect them to make as good a showing in their first season as the football team last fall. Charlie Street, catcher of the Washington team of the American league, who is spending the winter here with his mother, is coaching the team and putting the aspirants for positions through some hard practice. Prof. c. s. Boswell has been appointed manager and Glenn Lums- den has been elected captain. The lineup of the team will be about as follows: John Street, catcher; Bettingfield, Hunt ingdon, Lumsden and Madlsins, pitchers;
 Will Esslinger, first; McDun, second; Huntingdon and Lumsden, third; Yeatman, short; Young, Huntingdon and Patterson, field.
 The season will open with two games with the Vanderbilt Reserves of Nashville April l and in Huntsville. The Sewanee Grammar school will come here for two games about the middle of April and Williams will go to Pulaski to play two games with Massey April g and 10. Nor gan will come to Huntsville April 30, May 1. The team will play some of the strongest organizations in the prep school class
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
Brown DispIaces Carlisle.

Cambridge, Mass, February 11.SSarlisle school has been definitely displaced on the Harvard football schedule by Brown uni versity. Captain Hamilton Fish of Har- yard in announcing the dropping of Car lisle said tonight that As long as Car lisle and Harvard had participated joint ly in football, the conduct of the Indians had been sportsmanlike and satisfactory Brown was given the precedence in the schedule because that institution is a
 university and Carlisle is only a school''
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
BESSEMER MEN GOT HANDSOME PROFIT Friends Interested In Eureka Mining Company Deal 1897 IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS Mayor Rush Appoints Capt. G. D. Min. gea Day Warden-Personal and
 General News of Interest
 In Bessemer
1897 IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
By J.B. HOUSTON.

Bessemer, February n.-(Speclal.)-The sale by the Eureka Mining com pany of the Franklin county prop critics last night was practically a Bes- semer deal as all of the parties interested in the sale are well known men who have either lived here for years or have lived here for some time. The purchase was first made by the Bessemer men, and the development has gone ahead from this place, and now that the big sale has been consummated, the Bessemer men are the beneficiaries. The profit made by the men interested Is large
 The mines are considered very yalu- able and while the sale has been made and the money paid for the purchase, the company had made splendid contracts for the brown ore to be delivered at an excel lent price, and it Is supposed that the new owners will carry all of these con- tracts through, as they amount to thou sands and thousands of tons of the output of the mines There is a big demand for the brown ore of Franklin county and there will be no trouble in finding mar ket for the entire output. About SS0OO0 had been expended in improvements by the four men most directly interested P J. Hannah, P E. Hickey, James D. O'Gara and James F. Gallagher The sum paid was s1S00O0 in cash by the Mc- Cormaek heirs of Harrisburg, Pa.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1909-02-12
AGRICULTURAL BILL UP.
Pure Food Law Discussed In This Con
 nection.

Washington, February 11.-After having been sidestracked for week, the agricul- ture appropriation bill was further con sidered in the House today. The pending question was an amendment by MT Lever of South Carolina striking out the provi- sion making appropriation for the board of referees of the department.
 MT. Lamb of Virginia, a member Of the committed opposed the amendment on the ground that to one man should not be left the final verdict in the matter of the purity of food and drug products. MT Lever maintained that the referee board was an illegal body and that the pure food and drugs act pointed out the method of appeal. His whole argument was a defense of Dr. Wiley, chief or the bureau of chemistry.