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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
AN OCEAN-GOING TUG
 WILL VISIT SELMA

Mobile. March 1s-tSpecial. )-For the first time in many years an ocean going tug boat has left here for Selma, Ala, more than 300 miles above Mobile. on the Alabama River. High water will enable her to reach her point of destination, 1t was stated.
 The Harry Greenwood Is one of the larger of the harbor tugs and is also equipped with immense fire fighting apparatus. It was stated that the Greenwood was going to Selma to tow barge of shingles. While there is some doubt as to being able to pass under the railroad bridge. 1t was said that there was ten feet of water over the railroad tracks on the south side of the river, and In this way the big boat would get through.
 Smaller tugs have made the trip successfully during @ moderate stage of water, but not in recent years has any of the draft of the Greenwood made the trip,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
RosENTHAL ARRAIGNED.
Bound Over To City Court On Chars
 Of Horse Stealing.

 Of Horse Stealing. Mobile, March 16.-(Special. )-Harry Rosenthal, the man who was recently arrested at Scranton, Miss, on a charge of stealing horse and buggy from the Sirmon Livery Stables, of this city, was arraigned in the Inferior Court to- day.
 Rosenthal admitted that he hired a rig from Sirmon and that later he was arrested in Scranton. He claimed, how ever, that he had been on a jag and did not realize what he was doing. He meant to bring the rig back. he said, and had no intention of stealing 1t. The evidence against him was of such damaging character, however, that Judge Afford. decided to hold him for further investigation and bound him over to the city court under bond of three hundred dollars.
 Agnes Welch, woman of the under world. was arraigned in court at the same time Rosenthal was claiming that she had stolen a diamond pin from him. After inquiring into the matter Judge Afford dismissed the charge. there be- ing no evidence to sustain 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
 Engagement Announced.


 S Mobile. March 1s.-tspeciaL)-Mr. ana Mrs. Las schwarz announce the 1ngawement of their daughter, Ger tyuds Florence. to MT. Henry A. uchwarx. The wedding. which will tAks place early in the spring, will be . quiet one on account of recent be- Soavement in the groom's family. ( Musical Contest.
 A most pronounced success was the musical contest given yesterday by Mrs. Duke Goodman to the active members of the Clara Schumann Club. The house was decorated with daf- fodils and refreshments were served throughout the afternoon. As each guest entered a program was present. cd having a card and pencil attach ed with yellow ribbon. the card was used to mark each ones selection of c prize winner.
 The following was the program:
 A June Day. e. Whitney Coombs), Clara Schumann Chorus
 Plano Solo, Saxonne, (Godiard) Mrs. Crane.
 Soprano Solo. Norwegian Song by ClouGh Leighton.
 (a) 'The Magic Spring."
 (b) My Lover Comes on the 8kie," Miss Barnett.
 Piano Solo-"Salturello" (Tito Mat tell. Miss Arnold.
 Piano Solo, (a) "The Butterfly (Grieg). (b) '"ro the Spring." tGrieg) Hrs. c. B. Leftwich.
 Contraito Solo-"Come to me-" (Den- oaI Miss Wilkins.
 Plano Solo. (a) 'Nocturne" Op. No. 2, (Scrfabine)-(for left hand alone)- (b) "Novelette." (Rimsky- -Korsakor), Miss Louise Finn.
 Soprano Solo. (a) "At Sunset Bell" fG. H. Clubsam), (b) "Canzonet." co. H. Clubsam). Miss Campbell.
 Contralto Solo. Goodbye" (Tosti) Mrs. A. L.. Kridler.
 Plano Solo. (a) 'Iiebeswalzer," (Mosxkowski) (b) "Ungarische Etude. (MacDowelD Mrs. Julius Goldstein.
 Soprano Solo-"A May Morning" (Menza) Mrs. s. S. Tam.
 Piano Solo. ta) Polonaise Op 2s, (F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Phillips is Released.

Pensacola. Fla. March 16-(Special.) -J. Harvey witherspoon Phillips. who was arrested in Jacksonville. Monday night. on complaint of 4. E. Mann. cashier of the Pensacola State Bank. who had cashed check out of his personal funds, which had been drawn by Phillips on Jacksonville bank. was released from custody today in that city on technical point as to who Phillips rendered the check to,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
MOBILE IS ENJOINED
TELEGRAPH COMPANIES RESIST
 PAYMENT OF LICENSE.
The Applications Of the Western Union and Postal Companies For In- junctions Filed Tn Fed
 eral Court.

Mobile, March 1s.-tSpecial.) )-In the United States District Court today. at- torneys for the Western Union filed an application for a writ of injunction against the city of Mobile. seeking to restrain them from collecting the H. cense of the Western Union Telegraph Company fixed at 1.50o by the finance committee of the General Council.
 Similar action was filed by attorneys in behalf of the Postal Telegraph Com pany and the judge of the court is- sued the injunction restraining the city from collecting the license.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
WILL ELECT sHERrrr.


MisAssinpi Commissfoners Arrange the
 Details. Scranton. Miss, March 16.--(Speciai.) The Jackson County Board of Elec- ton Commissioners met this morning and arranged the details for the special election of Monday. March 20, at which time a sheriff for the county will be chosen by the popular vote of the peo- pie. 4 There are three candidates in the race. and" this being . special elec- tion. the man receiving e plurality of votes will be the winner. EAl tz
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Sell. Roosevelt Letter.

New York. March l6-A letter writ ten by Theodore Roosevelt in 1904 to the late Colonel William L. Stone. was sold here yesterday for $s.75. although it contained only twenty-nins words fin all. including the signature. and was thus hardly more than an autograph. In the same sale a letter to John Quincy Adams brought only $S. while three letters of Rutherford B. Hayes sold for $3. s1.25 and $1.50 respective iy. Two letters Of James A. Garfield brought only $1.50 apiece.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
PENSACOLA SOCIETY

Pensacoia, Fia.. March 1s.-(speciai.) Miss Lorenzo Baxseli. who has been visiting friends in Mobile for several weeks has returned home.
 Mir. F. Monk. of Chicago, who has been the guest of his brother pr. E.. Nook at the latter's home on Gregory street. left today for his home in the Windy City.
 The Junior Missionaries of the First Presbyterian Church entertained most pleasantly at the church this evening. Among the features was hne musical program, all numbers of which were well rendered.
 Miss 5allie Maxwell and Miss Maggie Hayden. who have been popular wlsi- tors to Pensacola for the past week. have gone to Mobile for visit to friends and from there they will go to
 Miss Lillie Bowman. a popular young lady of this city. left this morning for Madison. Fla, where she will visit for several weeks
 Miss Moliie wooda who has been visiting friends at Atmore for several days has returned home.
 The Woman's Home Missionary So- ciety of the First Baptist Church held services tonight at the church, the week being devoted to self-denial and thank offering for the home board.
 The ladies of Pensacola are much in- terested in the movement to beautify the parks and squares of the city and are working in conjunction with the Civic League and Pensaoola Improve ment Association in their laudable ef- forts to improve the parks and squares, as we'll as create pride in yards and sidewalks. Much has been accomplish ed by them already and If the plans mapped out are carried through suc- cessfuliy will result in much good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Pensacola, Fla. March is.--(spseiai.) Tying . handkerchief % tightly About his neck that 1t shut o6 every utter. anoe that he might make and then throwing . cotton blanket about Aim to which he applied match was the unique manner in which Salvador vla- cents. an Italian. who killed Robert Laird on the naval reservation two months ago, adopted to commit sui- eide.
 According to physicians his method will prove successful. for he has but little chance of recovery from the burns. The Italian was confined in the county jail as . United States prisoner. and had made several unsuccessful at- tempts at suicide since his connnsr ment. Last night when the prisoners had all gone to bod. he proceeded to commit suicide. It was not known as flames reached the flesh. but the pris- oners smelled smoke and then they heard . body strike the floor. The jailer was aroused and when vineents's cell was reached 1t was seen that his blanket was in flames. It was not un- til the jailer reached the cell of the Italian that he discovered that it cov- cred the body of the man. He then attempted to untie the handkerchief, but could not do 50. and was compelled to cut 1t with . knife. The Italian. almost Tn a dying condition, told the Sherin that every night since his im- prisonment he had been praying for the young man whom he had killed. The killing of Laird was. according to spectators, very cold blooded, tho Italian shooting him i've times as he stood with a number of friends on . street corner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
AN ITCHING PALM
No Cure for It. Other rorms ~
 Itching Prefernhle.s

There is no cure for an itching palm -the money kind. Even poslam. the new skin discovery. cannot help it. But when 1t comes to eczema. the most an- will stop the itching at once and cure the worst cases in a few daya So with hives rash. scables. split toes, different forms of eczema. accompanisd by severe itching and caused by im- perfect digestion and careless diet fifty cents worth will answer in cur- ing any of the diseases mentioned. It can be had of any druggist H. O. Fowler makes a speciality of 1t.
 amply demonstrated overnight by the use of the experimental sample which the Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty-ffth Street. New York City, per. to any one who will write for It.
 No) 70 -.'t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Ciasslfic cation Committee.

Mobile. March 16.-The Southern cla ssification committee gave over the matter of discussing the classification = -"~i~ht rates this morning to take up the question of increasing the office ..... oi secretary J. c. Colquitt in Att lanta. The entire morning was spent on the discussion and If any conclusion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Virginia Pna.enaer Rnt.s.

Richmond. Va. March 18.-Under a decision just rendered by the State corporation committee. the maximum passenger rate on the Virginia rail roads will hereafter be 2 Ia cents. This decision Is the result of a petition fled some weeks ago asking the establish ment of a new passenger rate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

has been arrived at the committee. which is meeting in star chamber ses- sion. will not give 1t out Secretary ColQuitt said today that he thought some of the decisions of the committee will be announced within a day or so
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Kuirht Defent. speirht.

Washington March 1s -- Felton Knight, of Georgia, today assumes his duty as special employe of the Demo- cratic minority of the House. J. J. Speight of Alabama. was a candidate for the position At the last moment, his name was withdrawn from the Democratic caucus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Vets Honor r'hompson.

c. V. Thompson of this city has been chosen by the First Brigade Of United Confederate Veterans of Florida. as Brigadier General, succeeding Samuel Pasco, of Monticello, who has been at the head of the organization for the past year.
 Mir. Thompson announced today that he will name his stan within few days. He had served the brigade for the past six years as ad5utant- The re- union at which he was chosen Brig adler General was held in DsFuniak Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
neath of Mrs. Dunn.

Notasulga, March 16.-(Special.) J. Died. near Notasulga at the home of her daughter and son. Mrs. Allie Gar rison and R. F. Dunn. Mrs. Melia A. Dunn. Her homo was in Pickens Coun- ty and she was well known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
Gold in Ohio.

Massilon. Ohio. March Is-Gravel which assayists say contains $40 worth of gold in every ton. has been found in farm at Beach Grove. west of here. The assay was made by chemists at the Ohio State University. The gold Is found in dirt which Is part of a vein of gravel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

FILES CURED IN TO N DAYD
 PAzO OINTMENT is EuArantssd 10 cure lny case of Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protruding Piles In . to t< days or monsy refunded soc. --Wso-frs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
CAPT H. c. KELLY DEAD.

Made Transportation by Pneumatic
 Tube a Success.
 Chicago, Mich. 16-Captain Henry C.. Kelly, a pioneer ChIcagoan, who won his title in the civil war and who was one of the experts, who made transpor- tation by pneumatic tube. a success, died at his home In this city today pr. Walter T. Kelly. of Memphis. Tenn Is a son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

The kind grandfather used to make on the farn-our homemade Meal Mixture Guano,
 MARKS q GAYLE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

MT. Joseph c. Rich left yesterday fol a weeks visit to Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
NEGRO ATTEMPTS SUICIDE.

NEUHU ATTEMPTS SUICEDNs Tries To Hang Himself in His Cell in
 City Jail.
 Pensacola. Fla. March 16-(Special.) -yap Springer. a character about the city, attempted to commit suicide in the city jail today by hanging himself in his cell.
 The negro fastened a belt to the top of the cell and making a moose. placed 1t about his neck and then dropped from the bunk. He was discovered ip a few minutes and did not suffer to any extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Miss Helen Kimbrough. of Biloxi is the guest of Mrs. J. B. Harvey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
NelUs Of Mobile Society

Chopin) (b) "Berceuse." CT. Chopin) {; Co 'Impromptu" op. 70 (F. Chopin). Mrs. James Hagan.
 Soprano soio---"Avs Maria" (Luxzi) Mrs. Walter Wilson.
 "The Seasons" (Hawley) Clara schumann Chorus.
 The winners in the contest were in the instrumental performers, Mrs. James Hagan and in the vocalists. Mrs. Tam.
 In Honor of Misses Christian, wallis
 and Garrett.
 Mrs. W. W. Groom entertained very charmingiy this afternoon in compli- ment to three attractive visitors. Miss Rosabelle Christian of Mississippi. Miss Garrett of Birmingham. and Miss White and green was the color tone. prettily carried out in sweet peas. blooming spirae and ferns. and du- ring the afternoon competitive soli- taire was played. The score cards were post cards with St. Patricks greetings and later on dainty refresh ments were enjoyed. tea being served by Mrs. Catalin Reeves.
 Those present were Misses Alfonso Hurtel, Etta Gaillard. Maylissa Par ham. Marie willison. Mary Hybart. Oline McMiilan. Sallie Van Antwerp. Rosa Coates, Christine Glass of Mont- eomery. Kate Moslander and Annie Knox Taylor.
 PePsouAl Notes.
 Miss Mary Dannsr will return home the latter part of the week rom visit to Birmingham.
 MT. Howard Gaillard. of Bocos del Toro. will arrive here on Thursday. and his sister, Mrs. Groom. will celebrate his arrival by family reunion on Monday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Mir. and Mrs. c. H. Davis. of Birm. ingham, are in the city and registered at the Battle House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
MARINE NEWS.

GaIVeStOHs 4c1.s nATCH lo-ArTiV0d: Steamers-Norheim. (Noro), Tennesen, Mexican ports; El Cid. Baker. New York.
 Sailed: Steamers-El Sud, Higgins. New York; Barbadian, (Br.), Willis, Liverpool.
 New Orleans. La. March 16.-Clear- ed: Steamers-Berwind. Jenkins. Porto Rico: Verona, (Nor.). Oxholm. Port Antonio: Appomattox. (Br,). Richard son, Santa Marta; Antilles. Burns. New York: Boundbrook. (0er.). Hansen. Port Limon.
 Port Eads. La. March 1e.-Arrived: Steafners-Everilda. (Br.). Barker, Santos via St. Lucia: Gallia. (Dan). Pedersen. Progresso; Craiser-Des Moines. shipley. Guantanamo; Tug Security, McGoidbrick, Sabine with barge Sabine.
 Sailed: Steamers-Eordfnrer, (Dan.), Meinertz. Neurahruasser, Copenhagen and Svendberg via Norfolk: Imporator, (Nor), Pedersen, Bluefields; John Will son, (Nor.), Hansen. Biuefelds via Cape Gracios; Excelsior. Birney, Havana.
 Mobile. Ala, March 1s.-Arrived: None.
 Savannah. Ga. March 1S.-Arrived: Schooner Tofa. Kneeland, New York and proceeded to Belfast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

ROSE VALLEY wHIsKHY quarts 94g 6 quarts eT Boy ex paid.
 GREIL TRADING co. P. O. Box S87. PenAacoIa, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
ITALIAN MURDnRNn ADOPTS UN-
 USUAL METHOD.

Win . HanA1ksrshesf Tssd T1Ghsly AF0und Mech, he WfoDDsA uAA- self UD h Blanket aoA
 ApD1Asd . Match.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

sCHLITz BEER, s10.50 FER CASK
 {. Q. b. Pensacola.
 GREIL TRADING co. P. O, Box S8T. Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

NursinS Mctshsrs and Malaria.
 The Old Standard GROVES TAsTELE ESs CHILL TONIC, drives out malaria and builds up the system. For grown people and children. 500. -x
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Mobile. Ala, March 1e.-Arrived: None.
 Cleared: None.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Savannah. Ga. March 1s.-Arrived: Schooner Tofa. Kneeland, New York and proceeded to Belfast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

Tho Woman's Home Missionary So- ciety of the First Baptist Church held services tonight at the church, the week being devoted to self-denial and thank offering for the home board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-03-17

PersouMl Notes. Miss Mary Danner will return hom the latter part of the week from visit to Birmingham.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

ly. DR.. La Prade officiated. The bride
was lovely in a white duchess satin
princess en- traine, trimmed in real
lace; her bridal veil was caught to her
soft brown hair with a wreath of Or
ange blossoms, and she carried brides
roses and lilies of the valley. On ac-
count of the family of the bride being
in mourning only the relatives of the
family and most intimate friends were
present"
Miss Gully is the daughter of the
late P. H. Gully and is an accom-
plished musician.
Mr.. Gowdy is popular travelling
salesman for Threefoot Brothers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gowdy will be at home
at 370S Eighth street, until after jan
uary first when they will occupy their
new home on Thirty-seventh avenue.
To-day's Jackson Clarion-Ledger
says:
R. L. McLaurin, of Vicksburg. was
among the visiting attorneys to the
capital yesterday, having just returned
from a professional visit to Hatties-
burg.
J. v. Campbell, of Hattiesburg, was
registered at the Lemon yesterday.
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To Give Ball.
The B. of L. e. No. 729 will give
their first annual ball tonight at w
o. w. Hall.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Hawkins and
Miss Margaret Hawkins are visiting
relatives in San Antonio, Texas.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Charles E. Dolfus are
pleasantly located with Mr.. and Mrs
F. M. Hill, 1908 Laurel avenue.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16
Will give AWAY
HANDSOME SOUVENIRS

About $50 ladies are going to re-
ceive a present of a handsome sOuve-
mir calendar plate at the Hawkins
Hardware Company tomorrow. The
supply is limited or the firm would
present one of these desirable gifts to
every lady who calls during the day,
so the only solution is TO present a
plate to those who call first to inspect
the unusually fine line of cut glass,
silverware and china now on display
at the store.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

Mrs. Robert Burkett, at her home on
Bay street
The Christmas idea prevailed
throughout, for the decorations were
scarlet Christmas BELLS ferns and
wreaths of holly.
A letter from Mrs. Daisy " Lamp
ton, president Of the State Federation
Of Woman's Clubs, was read, the let
ter welcomed the club into the FEEDER
alton. 1t was found necessary to have
corresponding secretary, and Mrs. J.
Morgan Stevens was elected. The
business hour over, the following pro-
gram was rendered, and the roll call
was answered by the name of som>
ancient Roman.
Paper, Story of Romulus. Mrs.
George Carter.
Musical selection, Mrs. R. Burkett.
Paper, Story of Corialanus and Gin
cinnattus, Mrs. Charles Hayes.
Paper, Modern Rome, Mrs. w. s. F.
Tatum.
Toward the end of the afternoon,
Mrs. Burkett, assisted by Mrs. P. A.
Carter, Misses May Haney and Julia
Lokey, served delicious two-course
luncheon consisting of stuffed toma-
toes with mayonnaise, hot stuffed
crabs, Saratoga fakes, and hot coffee
followed by Christmas plum pudding
and sauce. On each guests plate was
! a dainty Christmas card.
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Guliy-Gowdy.
The following social item from Meri-
dian will be read with great interest
as hte bride has a number of relatives
and friends here. Mrs. Gowdy is a
former music teacher in the schools
Of this city. :.
| "A quiet but pretty home wedding
was solemnized wednesday evening
that united Miss Ruth Gully and Mr.
Frank ]. Gowdy. The pretty home
was profusely decorated in cut flow
ers, ferns and palms. and to the
strains Of Mendelssohn's wedding
march, played by Mrs. Yeates, the
bridal couple entered, attended by
Miss Alexina Smith and Mr. Phil Gull
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

Imga. the woman Of mystery, Is
the attraction at The Gem Theater 1or
the next three days. Questions about
business, health domestic or love al
fairs. lost are stolen articles come
within the scope of questions answer
ed by Imga. II you want to know
what color his eyes will be, see lmga.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

Hattiesburg has indeed taken on the
holiday air and the displays of goods
in the various establishment is con-
vincing proof of the fact that it is not
necessary to go or send out of Hatties-
burg for anything needed, either in
holiday goods or staple merchandise.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

their array of furniture is one OF the
finest to be found in any city. Anu
bythe-way, there are some mighty de-
sirable Christmas gifts to be found IN
a furniture stock like that OF Aoney
Bros.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16
CITY BREvfTIEs.

The Abney Furniture Company has
made number Of improvements in
the arrangement Of their store and
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16
A CHRISTMAS WISH.

A CHRISTMAS WISH.
wish that all your skies be blue;
Your hands filled full of all life's
flowers,
Your paths all soft, your friends all
true,
Your pleasure sweet in all your
hours,
Too much to wish? Perhaps it is,
But could wish you less than this?
l will wish more-that God will send
Just what His love perceives you
need.
Then be it thorn or flowers, dear
friend,
You will thereby be blest indeed. !,
Anonymous.
Z. I: :
The Woman's Club was delightfully."-
entertained yesterday afternoon by
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

Saturday.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Club; hostess
Miss Aussie Haney; 8 O'Clock.
EveningPEvening Whist Club;
hostess, Mrs. ]. w. Davidson; s
o'clock.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16

IN THE DAILY NEWS
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1909-12-16
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

Friday.
Afternoon-Married Ladies' Card
Club; hostess, Mrs. M. D. Foley; 8
o'clock.