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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
WEST MONTGOMERY
WINS FROM DEATSVILLE

Deatsvilleogot together In the clos
ing innings OF the game with the West
Montgomery boys yesterday, and be-
fore a big crowd threw scare into
the camp of the local rooters.
Two more games are to be played
this afternoon and the fierce struggle
put up by DeatsvIlle yesterday after.
noon shows that the West Montgomery
boys will have to go some to defeat the
visitors this afternoon.
The score of the game follows:
Deatsville ..... 900 900 142 II 7 &
West Montgy. :. oil o04 22s--l0 II }
Batteries Howard and Wilson; Nil.
Ter and Baker.
Deacon Philippe is doing good work
for the Pirates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

Washington, June Estate Depart
ment ofncials declined today to make
any comment on the request of Great
Britain that the American Government
refrain from pressing her claim for
American participation in the Hankow-
Sze-Chuen Railroad loan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
soufh AtInntic Lenxue,

Columbia 8; Columbus 3.
Chattanooga s; Augusta s.
Jack sonville /: Charleston 2.
Savannah 10: Macon OF.
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Columbus q; Milwaukee / Go I'm
nings.)
Minneapolis 4; Indianapolis o.
Louisville L: st. Paul 0 (12 innings.)
Kansas City 2: Toledo /.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

twelve inning battle. Columbia defeat
ed cofree Springs by a score OF to q
The batteries were:--Coiumbia. Wolf
and Baker; Coffee Springs. Smith and
Murdoch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

Muskogee, Okla. June 1s--While at
tempting to ford Kaw Creek, four miles
north of Boyton, Okla. today, Mrs
Remit, a farmers wife. and her two
children, were drowned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

Thirty-seven years ago Jim
O'Rourke started out with the Middle
ton. Conn, baseball team and he IL stilf
on the Job plotting his Bridgeport team
In the Connecticut League.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
GAMES TO-DAY.
southern League.

Southern League.
Montgomery at Mobile.
Birmingham at New Orleans.
Atlanta at Memphis.
American League.
Detroit at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at New York.
st. Louis at Washington.
National League.
New York at Pittsburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

New York. June 1s.-Members OF the
American Banking Syndicate today ex-
pressed the hope that any representa-
lions to President Taft by the British
Government will be unsuccessful.
They take the ground that Wash
ington has made clear its attitude In
connection with the forthcoming loan
and the refusal OF American participa-
ton would be detrimental to import
ant commercial interests which are es-
pecially interested in the outcome OF
the present negotiations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

washington :; st. Louis 0.
Philadelphia 8; Detroit /.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19

Score by innInga:lNH ~
k ElttIs Eoaa -. BS1 S SSs 5fS-s
summary-Three base hit. Flood.
Base on balls, Buchanan, /; Perdue, 1.
Struck out by Buchanan, 8; by Per
due. 8. Double play, Butler to Noyes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
HANDS OFF LOAN
GREAT BRITAIN's REQUESTS TO
THE UNITED STATES.
Asks America Not 10 Press Her Claim
For Participation In Great Chinese
Railroad Project I'm which Eng
Iand, France and Germany

London, June 1s.---Great Britain has
asked America not to press her claim
for participation in the Hankow Sac
Chuen Railroad loan OF s27.50o,o00,
which Great Britain, Germany and
Frances bankers stand ready TO take
up. This request has been sent to
James Bryce. the British Ambassador
at washington.
Great Britain points out that the
arrangements for this loan were con-
cluded after the greatest difficulty. en-
failing long negotiations between Brit
ish. German and French bankers con-
cerned and the Chinese Government
AS America did not ask to join therein,
Il was presumed that she did not de-
sire to take the share to which she was
entitled under convention with China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
GAMES YESTERDAY.


southern League
Mobile q Montgomery 1. Go In
nings.)
Memphis 2; Atlanta O.
Nashville 8; Little Rock 2.
New Orleans 8. Birmingham 2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
Athletic Beat Tigers.

philadelphia, June 1s--Detroit was
beaten by Philadelphia today, to /,
throuhg the effective pitching of
Krause. The home team scored two
runs in the sixth inning on a pass. Coll
Tins sacrifice, Murphy's triple and Da-
Wis single, and they drove Killian OF
the rubber in the seventh inning.
Phiiadelphia -. 600 002 1913 10
Detroit .... 900 Dol 000--1 8 /
Batteries Krause and Thomas; Kill
liam, Willette, Suggs and Stanage
Time, 1850. Umpires, Hurst and Con-
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Pittsburg 8; New York 2.
Cincinnati 4; Philadelphia /.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
washington iFeIds Fast.

Washington. June 1S--Hughes was
a big puzzle to St. Louis today, while
Criss was hit hard with men on baseR
washington winning, to 0. The Io-
calls helding was brilliant and fast.
Score by innings: R.HE
st. Louis 800. 900 900 OO0-- 0 s b
Batteries Hughes and Street; Criss
and Criger. Time, 1:40. Umpires. Egap
and Sheridan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
ElberfeId Is Chaaed

New York. June 1s--Cleveland hit
Brockett heavy today and defeated
New York 10 to 4. There was much
disputing by the local players over the
umpires' decisions and Elberfeld was
finally ordered of the grounds by
O'Loughlin Engle, New oYrk's left
fielder, accepted nine chances, which Is
the record thus far
Score by innings: R.HM
Cleveland ...... 600 302 050--10 10 1
New York ...... 600 112 00U "A s
- rNss and Easterly; Brock
EFT and Gleinow THE. 2:o2 EMPIRES
AAurIn ana OL0ughlin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-06-19
LittIe Rook sirna AIten.

Money saved at Tan and White shoe
Sale. Monday, BulloeIE's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
WEDDINGS IN FLORENCE.
Miss Thomas Becomes Bride of Mfr
 Chandler.


 Florence, Dec. 29.-tSpecial.l- l-Miss Carrie Thomas, daughter of Mir. and Mrs J. W. Thomas andj MT. Arthur W. Chandler, of Gravelly Springs, this county. were married today at 1:3o ? m. at the home of the brides parents, Rev. D. L. Parrish. presiding elder Of the Florence district. officiating.
 The parlors were tastefully decorat- ed for the occasion and a number of friends were present to witness the ceremony, Including Mrs. William Ter reii and Miss Daisy Williams. Of Franklin, Tenn. and Mfr Edward Por- terfieId, of Ft. Worth, Tex
 The bride wore a blue chiffon broad cloth going-away gownN with hat to match and the young couple left for a trip east Upon their return they will be at home at Gravelly Springs.
 Miss Lucille Walston and MT. Edward B. Summerhill were married at 3 p. m. yesterday at the home of the brides father. MT. James Walston. The cere- mony was said by Rev. John R. Turn CT, of the First Methodist church, and MT. and Mrs. summerhill left for a bridal trip.
 Both are well known and popular. Mir Summerbill being prosperous merchant of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
INQUIRIES ABOUT MAN
MAY SOLVE IDENTITY OF THURS
 DAYS SUICIDE.
Coroner TIce is Receiving Numerous Letters And Feels That Mys- tery soon May Re
 Cleared.

Anxious letters inquiring about the unknown man who committed suicide in Montgomery last Thursday have been received by Coroner Tice. One from H. Y. Walker. of Atlanta tallies nearer with the description of the un- fortunate suicide than any other, MT. Walker says that the description 'of the boy leads him to believe that it Is an acquaintance of his.
 He describes him as of five feet. six inches in height black hair, dark eyes. 130 pounds weight. 24 or 25 years old and clean shayen. Except for the loss of his right arm, the de- scription tallies almost perfectly.
 w. H. White. of Mobile. wrote to Coroner Tice that his IS year old son left home several years ago and has been a wanderer ever since. He says that he has expected at any time to har of such an end to his son. and asks for more complete description of the suicide. MT. White says that his son is about six feet, one inch in height, and is light complexioned.
 A Mrs. Stripling. of Turnersville. Ga, asks for information and a better description of the suicide. but gives no intimation of her relation to him.
 The coroner expectg within few days to learn the names and addresses of the boys nearest relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
NEWS OF PINE HILL. |.

Pine Hill, Dec. 2s.-(Special.) IA number of college girls and teachers are at home spending the holidays. From A. G. I. $. at Montevalo are Misses Clyde Mcconnell and Clara Vow. From the Jndson. Misses Della Lewis and Irma Godbold; from Central College in Tuscaloosa, Misses Ruth Dunn, Bertha Haubrey and Mary Bradley. Those who have been teach . ing are: Misses Mary Dees. Estelle Stokes and Edna Sheffield in Pickens County; Miss Mae Sheffield in Maren- go County; Miss Florence Sheffield. in Wilcox County, and Miss Emma Lee, at Florence University.
 pr. Frank Lee and wife are spend- ing the Holidays at the home of his parents in Pine HIl.
 The PhiIathea Class will give a play this week for the benefit of the Bap- tist church.
 Misses Hall and White. teachers in the Pine Hill high school, are spend ing this week at their homes in Thom- asVille,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
A STAG DINNER.
Dr, GolsOn Entertnlns His Friends at
 Fort Deposit.

FOr1 DeDobbs
 Fort Deposit, Dec. 29.-(Special.1-- Yesterday at the beautiful home of Dr.. w H. Golson on ''The Highlands. a stag dinner was given.
 As the guests arrived they were met by the host in the reception hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion. They were conduct ed into one of the front parlors where ferns and palms were used in profu- sion and almost hidden among them was a small table adorned with A handsome silver service, cut glass, ci- gars, cigarettes. in fact everything pertaining to the comfort of man.
 After indulging in social intercourse the guests repaired to the dining hall where under the supervision of Mrs W. H. Golson, assisted by her sister in Jaw, Miss Mollie Golson, the table, artistically decorated, was found la den with everything good to eat.
 W. R. Cassady and family will have a family reunion Friday. December 31.
 The Fort Deposit Dancing Club gave a dance at the armOry of the I1owndes Rifles tonight in honor of the visiting young women.
 The merchants here are quite busy behind closed doors. taking an inven- tory of their stock. They report an excellent trade during the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
JOHNSTON NOW MAJOR
 OF FIRST BATTALION

Admission. Ala, Dec. 2s-( -(Special)--- The official count of the vote in the election of December 27 has been made and it was announced Weakness Johnston has been unanimously elect ed to the office of major of the 1st Battalion. Alabama National Guard, to succeed Major D. Houston Smith. re- signed.
 Major Johnston was the senior cap- ton in the battalion and was adjutant on the staff of Colonel W. H. Me Kleroy. In which position he Is sue ceeded by c. M. Woodruff, captain of Company D.. of this city. who will be succeeded likely by Lieutenant B. R. Sawyer. Major Johnston's command includes Anniston. Oxford Tanadega and Sylacauga companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
night. where shsy win be intsrred to.


 night. where they will be intsrred to- day.
 The Jury Commission of the county in Clayton yesterday and elected ofiicers. B. Davie was chosen president. and Jessie Thomas. secres tsry. The copmission is composed of the above named. with J. R. Barr. of this city and Needham Lee. of Louis vile. The Commission will meet again, rebruary 1. when 1t will choose jurymen for the spring term of the Circuit Court
 The committee appointed to raise funds for the new St. James Episcopal Church here are meeting with suc- cess. Citizens of all denominations are lending q helping hand and the amounts pledged so far. aside from a previous sinking fund. Is given at $4.- 200.
 News of the marriage of Mir. Wilbur Mclean and Miss Kahee. popular young people who reside near Clio has been received here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
SELF-CONFESSED SLAYER
 TAKEN TO BIRMINGHAM

Jim Brooks. alias Will James, the negro who confessed at the police sta- ton Tuesday night to the murder of Eliza Bluett, negro woman. In Bir- mingham December If, was taken to Birmingham Wednesday by. Deputy Sheriff Collier of Jefferson County.
 According to the officers statement Of the evidence against him, 1t Is proba- ble that the negro will be hanged for the crime. He had been in Montgom- cry, his former home, since the day he committed the murder, until he was ar- rested by local police Christmas night.
 No date has been set for his trial in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
Death. by Street Cars.

t Washington. Dec. 29.-The average death rate from street car accidents fl the District of Columbia during tn, past fiscal year was the greatest 1T it's history, according to the annua report of Health Officer Woodruff Tn, death rate was 5.9 while during tn, previous year it was 5.9 and during the five year period. 1901-05. it wa. 2.6. Health Officer Woodruff says The situation demands rigid investl gation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
French Commander Reports

Paris. Dec. 29.-Colonel Moll, conn mander of the French forces at Chad reported that 3O0 Borku warriors, in revenge for the capture of Abeshr. at- tackled the Meharist outpost, forty-five miles northeast of Mao. on November 27. The warriors killed or wounded twenty tiralleurs. including a lieuten- ant. Colonel Moll has despa tched re- Inducements to the scene,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30

Yeu must not neglect discharges of NAUSE- ATING YELLOW MATTER from the Ear, Noae and Throat.
 CATARRH I5 NOT ONLY DANGEROUS In this way, but 1t causes alterations death and decay of bones. kills ambition. often causes loss of appetite. and reaches to gem eral debility. idiocy and insanity. l. needs attention at once. Cure 1t by taking Botanic Blood Balm (B.B.B.) It is a quick. radical permanent cure because is rids the system of the poison germs that cause catarrh. At She aanne time Blood Balm (B.B,B) puri-. Slee tbe blood. does away with every symp- forn of oatarrh. B. B. B. sends q tlnglfng fiood of warm. rich, pure blood direct to the s,aralyxed nerves. and parts affected by ca farrhaI poison. giving warmth and strength just where it ls needed ana Tn this way oil it's forms
 Roknnie Blood Balm. tB.B.B.) is pleasant and safe to take: composed of pure Botanic furredients. SAMPLE SENT FREE by writ inr Blood Balm Co. Atlanta, Ga. SOLD BY DfiUGQIsTS or sent by express. At S1 PER LARGE BOTTLE, with eompiete directions fQr home cures
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
HOLY LAND AGRICULTURE. American Company Will Experiment.
 With plautS

Washington. Dec. 2s.-To investigate the agriculture of ancient Palestine with view to finding plants that will resist drought in the United States, an American company capitalized at s70.- 900 is being formed here by Dr. Aaron Aaronsohn. a Turkish agronomist.
 Dr. .Aaronsohn recently. announced the discovery of wild wheat on the slopes of Mount Hebron, which he claims to be the prototype of the mod ern wheat and hardy drought-resist- ant. possible of development in the arid and semi-arid regions of the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
URGES STATE TEACHERS
 TO ATTEND MEETING

County boards of education will be requested. by the State Department of Education. to allow teachers to attend, on regular pay. the meeting of the Ala bama Agricultural Association. which Is to be held for three days in Birm- ingham.
 An effort Is being made by the offi- cers of the State Department, to se- cure a large attendance of Alabama teachers at the annual gathering, March 24, 25 nd 26. a
 circular. issued Wednesday by Su- perintendent of Education H. c. Gun nels, appealed to teachers to attend. and declared that an attendance of 2,50O is anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
FOR BETrER DOCKS.
Constructor Capps Wants the Faeili-
 ties Improved.

Washiugton. Dec. 2e.-The necessity of providing more suitable docking facilities for the battleship fleet is dwelt on in the annual report of Chief Constructor Capps, head of the bureau of construction and repair, made pub lie today. 4g
 The lengthening of dock No. 1 at tho Charleston, s. C.. navy yard. and A dock No. 3 at the Norfolk. Va, navy yard, Is urged. The early com pletion of the dry docks at New York, Puget Sonnd and Pearl Harbo- is rec commended.
 In addition the chief constructor suggests that an additional dry dock be built at Norfolk and that dry dock No. at New York be rebuilt and en- larged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
NOT A CANDIDATE
Arnold says He's Out of Politics.

Arnold. says He's Out of Politics.
 Anniston, Dec. 29-(Special)- l)-Joseph J. Arnold. who has represented Cal houn county in the State Legislature for a number of years holding impor- tant committee positions, said Wej- nesday that he will retire from poll tics denying that he will try for re- election or be a candidate to succeed State Senator F. L. Blackmon, who 1t is now believed will make the race for Congress without opposition.
 Mir. Arnold is county attorney and member of the law firm of Lapsley and Arnold
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
FAEGN-PEACH.
Wedding of Prominent Persons ar
 Clayton


 Clayton, Dec. 29- Special IA beautiful wedding was celebrated In the Methodist Church this evening. when Miss Irene Peach. of this place, was married to MT. Arthur Henry Fae- gin of Union Springs.
 The church was transformed Into @ place of beauty, the decorations be- ing in white. with delicate traeings of green. and the electric lights supple nented by myriads of white wax can dies. The chancel was banked in them. end the rail and altar were covered in soft white drapery and Southern smi- lax. Three rows of pews, extending across the entire church. indicated by great knots of white ribbon the espe- cial guests. and white carpet cover- ed the two broad isles from the chan eel to the front door.
 The following musical program was rendered before7the ceremony: Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
TAFT AND TRUSTS.
Congressmen Discuss Subject With
 Prcntdeuf

Washington, Dec. 29.--The. an nouncement made yesterday that Pres. ident Taft, had dete, mined to go aheaf with his legislative program and send in message dealing with the Sher- man antitrust act. brought an unusu- ally large number of congressional callers to the White House today. ' Representative Martin. of South Da- kota. urged the President to make recommendations stronger as to Fed eral licenses. so as to provide that any corporation not taking advantage of the license within year snail be pre- vented from doing an interstate busi- ness.
 MT. Martin said he feared that un- der the license idea which Mir Taft favors the good trusts" would take out licenses, while the bad trusts would continue to do business State authorizations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
MRS. J. P. BUTLER DEAD.
She Was n Much Beloved Woman Oi
 EufauIa.

Eufaula, Dec. 29-(Special. Mrs. J. P. Butler died at her home on Ran dolph Street, yesterday, after a long and lingering illness.
 Mrs. Butler moved here last June with her husband from Atlanta, Ga. who Is engaged as superintendent of the cotton seed oil mills of the city.
 She was a most estimable woman, who made many warm friends here and whose absence will be keenly missed
 Tn addition to her husband. she is survived by four children. three Of whom are grown and all of whom re- side here Her remains were carried to Atiante on the eastbound train last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
AIabana Patents

Washington. De.. 29.-(Specia1.)--- Patents Issued. G. G. Brigden, Cy- press Springs. tooth cultivator; W. B. Crumpton, Montgomery. calendar for collection purposes, w. D. Jores. Culi- nan. lamp igniter; V. P. Mcvoy. Mo- bile, boiler feeder; D. Smith. Keller man. spike butler.
 Johnnie C. Marion appointed rural carrier, route at Courtland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
GiIrls sell Ne,yspapcrs.

New York. Dec. 2s.---Scores of shirt wait strikers played the part of "newsies" today. They invaded the residence and business districts sell ing copies of newspaper printed un- der their dictatorship and setting forth their side of the strike issue. The strikers were aided in their editorial work by young college women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
MIR. HENl.Y SHOT.
Receives . Wound While Out Hunt

Receives Wound While Out Hunting
 Columbus. Miss, f)ec. 2s.-(Specisl.) R. F. Henry Jr.. who lives about twelve miles east of Columbus. was accidently shot this afternoon. Mir. Henry was out hunting eth mum Der of friends. and strayed from the party. When one Of the men fired at a rabbit some of the scattering shots struck Mir. Henry in the face and leg. T1e shot was fired at lonS range and MF. Henry was not seriously hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
INCREASE IS
 $6,404,847 Alabama Tax Valuation ls
 Greater. REPORT OF EXAMINER BROOKE Delinquent Returns Show Arrearages Amounting to $42.7l9.79. Figures Given in the Detailed state meat Arc Those Supplied by the
 state cenmissiea rrsm
 Facts By the Various
 Ceunty officials.
REPORT OF EXAMINER BROOKE

Tax values in Alabama were raised $s,404,s47 during the fiscal year of 1909, by the State tax commission. &C., cording to the report of Examiner H Y. Brooke on the books and accounts of the commission.
 Because of the raises the State rev enue is augmented $41.S31.50. which is the amount of income derived by the State from the six millions additional valuation.
 The report of the examiner shows the fact that s39.s7s.5s was lost to ing the amount of income which would have been derived from s5,9S1.S21 of property, whose owners lodged pay ment.
 Delinquent license tax amounts to $42,719.79. The figures are compiled by the State Tax Commission from reports submitted by various county tax commissioners.
 The report of the examiner. includ- ing a table of figures. as submitted to Governor Conner Wednesday. is:
 Tn obedience to instructions re- ceived from the Governors office. I have examined the books. accounts and vouchers of the State Tax Com mission of Alabama, Judge J. J.. Mitchell. Colonel Harvey E.. Jones. and Hon. John B. Powell. covering the time from october l, 1908, to Sep tember 30. 1909.
 Exhibit A, showing the result of the labor of the State Tax Commission of Alabama for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1909:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
Doctor Lati1ner
By Clara L0aise 6Arnham.

Dy CzdTd 11Oussc OaxHHdnzs
 4 story of CsscO Bay.
 fresh wholesome little story the larger part of fke scene of which Is laid in casco Bay II de- tails In fascinating fa.ion fhe struggles, trials and happy termination of all fhe affections of three m0st charming girls. Dr. Lsfimer Is . very Iovabss character, and his snfry info fife lives of fine Ivison girls frosght win blessed conse- quences. Formerly published IA>
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
Co11juro,'s House
By Stewart Edward Whife,

Dramafized under fhe Title of THE CALL OF THE NORTH Illustrated Theatrical Edition.
 Coniurors Honse-is aSHudson Bay trading Port where fine head factor was the absolute Iord-feared, loved, obeyed by all fhe creatures of fhe Fur Trading Company, who tolerated no rivalry in whaf they deemed their domain. Trespassers were sentenced 10 "La L0hgue Tra- verse"-which meant official death. How Ned Trent entered fhe territory, took La Lonque Tra- verse, and subsequently, fhe long Journey down fine river of life with fine factors only daughter Is admirably told. IL is warm, vivid, and drsma- tic story and depicts fhe tenderness and mystery of q true w0man's hearf. Formerly AA
 published af SI.5O, sale price. @0~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-12-30
Homer Davenport very nI.

San Diego. Cal, Dec. 29.-Homer Da- venport, the cartoonist, who became seriously Ill yesterday at the home of A. G. Spalding at Point Loma, rallied during the night but today suffered d relapse.