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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
GREENSBORO EXERCISES.
Prominent Speakers are Heard at the
 


 Greensboro. June 14.-(Special.)- Commencement exercises at the South ern University grow in interest each day, and more visitors are in attend ance than for many years. This morn ing at 10:30 the college chapel was crowded with guests, citizens of the town and surrounding country, all anx- ious to hear Lieutenant Governor R. M. Cunningham address the literary so- cieties
 The Bellies Lettres and Clariosophic Societies entered the chapel bearing their banners. After the usual yell" the exercises were opened with prayer and the oratorical contest for the so- ciety medal proceeded. The orations' interspersed with music, follow: @
 c: D. Daniel, Progress of Democ- racy;" J. W. Frazer. Japan and the Yellow Races;" R. B. McGehee, Amer ica's AItruism;" w. A. Moore, "The Poet Laureate of the Confederacy.
 Lieutenant Governor Cunningham was introduced by President s. M Hos- mer of the University. He said the Governor had been selected by the so- cieties and they had chosen well, and though this was about the last com mencement, we had the best, as to ora" tors.
 Governor Cunningham then thanked the literary societies for selecting him. He said that in many respects the Uni versity was revelation to him. He commented on the different chairs, theology, the sciences, etc.. and spoke of the Bible being taught as text book in the University. His subject was, The Realms of Faith and Fact. He dwelt upon the importance of the study of nature and sociology, subjects, he said of magnitude and sublimity.
 For thirty minutes Governor Cum ningham charmed his audience with a deep scientific discourse, abounding in beautiful figures of rhetoric and clothed in choice language.
 At S:30 last night there was an en- thusiastic alumni meeting, and the U. D. C. oratorical contest. The facul- ty selected Charles D. Daniel and c. J. Dominick. Jr., to speak for the medal. Mir. Daniels subject was Alabama s Part in the Civil War, and MT. Domi- hicks, "Woman's Devotion to the Con- federacy." Both young men were much complimented, and the committee will award the medal today.
 Rev. Frank Seay of Montgomery ad- dressed the alumni His subject was on the duty of the state to the pauper classes, and the convicts in ameliorat- ing their condition, etc. It was hne speech, both in the spirit and the pre- sentation. On Monday morning the prize sopho- more speaking was the attraction at the University. The speakers were: '. p. Cherry, M. P. Dominick, J. T. De Bardelaben, G. Killough, P. B. Jones. B. E. Berry, F. T. Turnipseed, A. F. Hamilton, W. T. Tiller, F. G. Hastings, H. H. Wilkinson, J. c. McCann
 Monday night at s:30 the juniors held their oratorical contest. w. S. Perry's s subject was "Mahomet;" w. H. Sadler, Jr.'s. "The Responsibility af the South ern Citizen;" w. O. Turnipseeds The Dignity of Obedience" S. w. Williams g "American Ideals;" Frank Dominick' 8 "The Demand of the Century"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
HELD CELEBRATION.
Alexander City COmmemOrates It's Re
 building After Fire.

building After Fire.
 Alexander City, June 14.-(Special.)- Last Tuesday the 18th of June, was observed Tn Alexander City as day of thanksgiving and rejoicing, the date marking the third anniversary of the great fire and commemorating the pluck and faith of Alexandrians in re- building their city, and in making 1t more modern, beautiful and substantial.
 A few public spirited citizens headed by R. s. Nolen, planned an appropriate program of devotional exercises to be held at the court house at ? o'clock In the afternoon, and every business man was requested to close his place of busl- ness, which was complied with.
 Just before the crowd began to as- sea,ble it was arranged that the big whistle at the water works power house which had just that day been completed, give one long blast at l 30 D. m. announcing the time to close doors, and attend the services. There is a happy coincidence just here which was not planned. The blowing or this whistle was not only the signal for the gathering, but 1t also announced and to the world that on this same date. just three years to a day from the great conflagration here, 1t announced that the new water works plant was put into operation as a further observ- ance of this anniversary.
 Quite a representative gathering or citizens assembled at the court house at the appointed hour and engaged in exercises appropriate to such an occa- sion. Mayor W. M. Welch called the meeting to order and announced its object. Rev. H. M. Stevension opened the exercises with prayer, followed by music from the choir. The mayor as chairman of the meeting then called the following gentlemen to the stage they having been selected to deliver short addresses on the occasion: J. c. Max well, R. S. Nolen, A. P. Fuquay. Rev. W. R. Whatley, R. Herzfeld, w. L.. Walters, Drs. A. ). Coley and A. L Harlan.
 Each responded with appropriate and well timed remarks. reciting incidents of Alexander City's reconstruction period pointing morals that had been gained during this period, felicitating inc people on the beautiful and sub stantial outcome of their heroic efforts. and lastly pinning their everlasting faith in Alexander City's commercial and industrial future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
TEACHERS ELECTED.
Those Who Will Teach Young Ideas to
 SnrOut Rt Troy.

SDrOut at Troy.
 Tr1v. June 14.-(Special.) )-The City School Board met Tuesday afternoon and took up the election of teachers for the City Graded School. The fol- lowing teachers were elected: First Grade, Mrs. J. B. Wilson, Misses Myra segars and Beruice Cowart; Second Grade. Mrs. J. B. Wiley; Third Grade, Miss Pearl Gellerstedt; Fourth Grade, Miss Loutie wilkerson Fifth Grade. Miss Lucille Blan; Sixth Grade, Miss Julia Jernigan; Seventh Grade, Miss Leila williams; Eighth Grade, Miss Lizzie Lane; supernumerary, Miss Chicora McCartha. Superintendent John F. Selman was reelected at a former meeting for a term of three years. Miss Nellie Murphree was re- elected teacher of music and Miss Bes- sic Rainer elocution teacher. Mrs. J. R wilson and Miss Myra Segars were elected in the places of Misses Minnie williams and Chrissie Champion, who did not apply for reelection.
 A man was found dead on the south bound Central of Georgia Railroad train this morning soon after the train left this point and he has since been ldent- fled as J. M. Crawford of Host, Ala. He boarded the train at Troy and when the conductor went around to take up the tickets he found him dead in his seat, having evidently died of heart failure. He had purchased ticket from Troy to Theba, small station in Crenshaw County just below Brantley, and the nearest point to Host, where he lived. Host Is about eight miles frorn Brantlev. in Crenshaw County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
THE SOCIAL PROBLEM.
BY CHARLES CUMBANK. 1905. by Daily Story

loVOs Uy A(ntAy oNOAJ ~~'
 Company)
 Gracia surveyed herself in the glass with considerably complacency. Truth to tell her neat gown and white apron became her well and her luxuriant hair plainly brushed back looked fully as we'll she thought, as 1t had in times past after the expenditure of much time and labor by the French hairdresser.
 Gracia was out on most audacious adventure-none less than investigat- ing the servant problem. She had left the big house on the boulevard and taken service like any needy young woman and was collecting some rare material for reports to the Woman's Club. Her people thought she was visiting friend in neighboring city.
 Gracia was rather a serious-minded person and had turned from a satiety of social pleasure to clubs and mis- sions and reform and that sort of thing seeking in mental activity the excite ment and interest in life she craved. The servant girl problem had been the burning issue of the winter at the Woman's Club and the attitudes of the various factions were so divergent that Gracia had become thoroughly mysti- fled and resolved to go out and ascer- tain the facts for herself. It was daring project, but the first week had proven very pleasant.
 ~VWith a last glance into the mirror GraSIa,-or Myra, as she was known to the household-went demurely down stairs and about her work, Gliding through the hall she encountered Rob- ert. the younger son of the household. who had arrived at that interesting age when the budding youth wears his nrst down on his lip and thinks 1t smart to be fast. She had conceived a dis like for him partly because Of his swagger and partly because of the way he had looked at her several times. As she was about to pass him Ropert stop ped and said:
 Hello, there. sis. you're looking as fresh as a peach today. Guess I'll have to collect little toll"
 whereupon he seized her and plant ed kiss squarely upon her lips.
 The girl was speeches. with sur prise and indignation. The blood rushed to her heart and back to her cheeks, leaving them aflame. As soon as she recovered from her surprise she drew herself away with blazing eyes:
 How dare you, sir?" she cried. How dare you
 Robert laughed.
 ayerys good, very good"' he said. sAlmost good enough to get you job on the stage Come. now sweetness, don't make bluffs at me. Why. I've bee minimizing of giving you nice ride in my auto some afternoon when you're of. But you mustn't be too roy. Come. now. give me real nice kiss" He grasped her and pulled her toward him.
 Now terrified as well as indignant. r5racfa screamed. The door of Roberts older brother Arthur flew open and the latter emerged. dressed for horse- hack ride. He saw the girl struggling in Roberts arms and took in the situa- ton at glance.
 Here. you young whelp, what are you doing?" he exclaimed, bounding toward them.
 Mind your own business" retorted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
RelayIng Rail.

The Southern Railway is laying twen- ty miles of eighty-pound steel rail on the west end of the Birmingham divis- ion. between Oakman and Covin, and will at once replace their old and light rail in that section of the State.
 This Is the first work of laying heavier rail between Birmingham and Mississippi by the Southern. A large amount of heavy steel rail has been purchased by the Southern from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany and the Ensley plant is deliver ing the product at their convenience. Tn the course of few years the entire Birmingham division will be relaid with heavier steer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
Omcers Exonornted.

Deputy Sherlffs J. N. Curl and J. A. Gaddis. who shot and killed Walker Hill, white, who was trying to escape arrest on a charge of murder, were ex- onorated by the sheriff today. Coroner Paris had accused Hill of the murder of R w. Bearden some months since and a warrant was placed in the hands of Messrs. Curl and Gaddis.
 It Is now believed that Hill was con nected with other crimes in this district and Coroner Paris is making a full in- vestigation. A photograph of the dead man has been taken and effort will be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
wEATHERBY-UPsHAw.
Toronto, Canada, Man Claims Fort De-
 pOElt Bride.


 Fort Deposit, June l4.-(Special)- At g o'clock this morning at the home of Rev w. J. Upshaw, home marriage took place. The participating parties were A. E. Weatherby of Toronto Canada, and Miss Elizabeth Upshaw.
 The ceremony was performed by the in the nresenec of a number of friends of the family. The home was neatly and tastefully decorated with beautiful flowers for the occasion and while Mrs: w H. Holloway sounded the notes of Mendelssohn's march, the happy couple were preceded by the ladies' maids Misses Hattie Mae Johnson, Cora Pear son and Early Orr. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses. The groom was accompanied by his best man, Rev s. H. Sams of Trussville. Immedlately after the marriage Mir. and Mrs Weath- erby took the north bound train, when after a stop off of a few days in Wash Ington and Boston. thsv wiu reach their home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
Negro Mnde Eacane.

Will McPherson, a negro who was stabbed so badly Saturday night that 1t was thought he could hardly live two hours. has escaped from the hospital, to which place he was carried. Mo- Pherson was in a difficulty with anoth- CT negro when he received the wound, Physicians who examined him express ed very little hope as to his recovery.
 The negro was not watched at the hospital 1t being believed that he was too badly hurt to make any effort to escape. His whereabouts Is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
HIS ARM BROKEN.
Painful Accident to State Treasurer
 J, Crafx Smith,

Selma, June 14.-(Special. )-At Smiths Crossing, near his West Dallas home. this morning State Treasurer J. Craig Smith had the misfortune to be thrown from a horse and have his arm broken.
 He had ridden a young horse from his home to the station to catch train, but just before he arrived there the engine whistle blew. This frightened the animal and caused 1t to jump, throwing MT. Smith to the ground
 He fell upon one of his arms and broke 1t Just above the wrist. but not withstanding the pain which he sut- fered, he came on to Selma and had the injured member dressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
Nerroea WiII HnnR.

Information has been received by the officials at the Jefferson County jail. stating that everything is in readiness at Decatur for the execu- tions of John Collier, Harvey Smith and Will Jackson, which will take place at the county seat of Morgan County on June 16, which is Friday. The first two men will be hanged for the assassination of Mss Belle Blood worth. an estimable young lady, and Jackson will sacrifice his life as pun ishment for the cold -blooded murder of of1cAS StAala. Af pAcatRr. whom he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
pon,t Use Poor On

For use on sewing machines. bicycles and all purposes requiring fine lunTi- cant; the best is the cheapest Tn the obtained at Singer stores. Look for the red S. 1o4 Dexter Ave, MontSom- cry. Ala, aoV-Lh~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15

SPECIAL FOR THURSDAY AND
 FRIDAY. IS Ibbs. Stan. Gran. Sugar. BLOC With m MOyune Tea at. SOC. o. K. CASH GROCERY. 2S Monroe St. Phone 470.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-15
Fell from Window.
Miners Convention,

The convention of the United Mine Workers of America, Alabama District No. 20, went into executive session this afternoon when the Committee on reso- lutions announced ready to report. The convention heard the report of the Committee on Officers. which compli- mented each one of the officers of the district organization. The receiving of reports of committees will continue through the balance of the week.
 The Scale Committee will be ready with It's report by day after tomorrow but nothing will be made public of it's contents until 1t has been presented to the operators at the joint meeting to be held on Monday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-01
CARNIVAL
REIGNS AT
ALBANY

Albany, Nov, 1.-Merrymakers turned
this old Dutch town upside down Mon
day night. About a hundred ghosts. 'im-
mortals from the neither gloom" and a
dozen or more devils rode down Washing
ton avenue with an accompaniment OF
weird noises, and kidnapped Mayor Gaus.
After that the second Albany carnival
was on In full swing.
The chief executive was brought TO the
steps OF the city hall and there. in the
pale green light OF electric lamps, with
thousands OF persons massed In front OF
the building he was properly b~ewitched.
A few passes and lncantations were de-
livered and the ghosts proceeded to
march through the town. The hubbub
throughout the night In the downtown
district was ~deafening.
Thousands filled the streets, everyone
trying TO Guido the others In lifting the
lid. Funmakers. women and men, dressed
in all kinds OF fantastic costumes. paraded
the principal thoroughfares. Men gath
cred at the corners and Joining hands
would form a ring around pedestrians and
yelling like mad men. Women were
caught mostly I'm these rings.
Confetti busters and all the other in
struments or carnival time were put into
use by the crowds. The real fun OF the
evening began after midnight when the
throngs in the hotels and restaurants
went the limit.
The street illuminations were magnih-
cent. State and Pearl streets and Broad
way were lighted VI with thousands OF
electric bulbs, while whole fronts OF
buildings were studded with lights. 1t
Is estimated 100000 persons were In the
streets along the line Of the ghosts march
last night. The police corralled many
pickpockets. The house OF Frank White.
on state street. was robbed and valuable
jewelry taken.
The days festivities began with a pa
rade OF the carnival association and busi-
ness mems floats. The floats. a hundred
OF them, were fitted UP In elaborate style.
The carnival did not get into real action
until today. when the Queen. Titania
H.. was crowned on the steps OF the
capitol. This afternoon the automo-
bilists paraded and this evening as
a wind-up there will be a grand costume
parade.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-01
WHO
DRINK AND
GAMBLE

New York. Nov. I.-"There is an i'm
mense amount Of feminine talent and
energy wasted in the world every day.
This Is not due to the Indifference or the
lazlness Of woman. for she is eager to
do, 10 accomplish, 10 go out into the field
of life and achieve for herself and for her
kind. But she simply does not know how.
One Of the most important movements
OF the day, therefore. is the r~eawakening
OF woman, the building her up on a new
basis OF self help and work for others.
That movement will set loose an amount
Of energy and talent that will revolution
lie our social life"
Thus writes Mrs. Russell Sage in the
November North American Review In
an article on Opportunities and Respon-
sibilities Of Leisured Women"
WOMEN HARD DRINKERS.
Drinking is INDUCED IN to an appall-
ing extent by women OF the wealthy idle
class. and their daughters are following
in their footsteps. The great danger OF
this is that the idle rich class influences
the succeeding strata or society. This
class is surrounded with a certain gla-
mour that those not so high up In the
so-called social scale mistake for some
tninR genulne, Dul WHICH u lht NtIlcsN
sham. Bear in mind that l refer to no
set or clique. but to a condition mani
tested In all parts OF the country. Now,
the persons OF this class arc widely imi-
tated. II they drink II Is considered smart
10 do so. and others follow suit. II hey
smoke cigarettes other girls do the
same"
Mrs. Sage. denounces gambling as one
OF the inevitable concomitants OF idle
e~xtravagant life" She tells of hostesses
politely bullying men into games Of
-paker or bridge whist and making them
pay dearly. She adds:
THOSE WHO GAMBLE
THE trouble is that the wives Of many
men IN this class sauander in gambling
and other forms OF dissipation the money
their husbands give them for household
expenses. and are compelled To resort
10 lust such measures to make up the
deficit. lest their husbands find out the
true state OF affairs and adopt drastic
measures 10 correct them.
"week-end parties have bridge whist
as a sole purpose. Rooms are hired and
furnished. IN all parts Of New York City,
by fashionable young women who do
nothing but gamble there. l was sitting
in my carriage not long ago, and, seeing
n young friend OF whom I am fond. walk
ing up the avenue. ] invited her 10 drive
with me. But she waved her hand. and
exclaimed. L can't today. I've been los
ing at euchre and now I'm going 10 make
Il up at bridge and she hurried on.
1.-THE idle rich are no more vicious than
the idle poor. but they are much more
lacking in sympathy with one another
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-01
EDWARDS
RESIGNS
POSITION

Washington. Nov. 1.-At a meeting of
the Isthmian Canal commission yesterday
the resignation OF Col. Clarence r. Ed
wards, chief OF the Office Of administra-
ton OF the Isthmian Canal commission,
was accepted.
The reasons for the resignation are not
made public, but II is understood that
Col. Edwards. after establishing the ad-
ministrative bureau OF the Canal Commits
sion found that he had his hands full at
tending TO the Philippines. santo Domir.-
20 and the other big matters entrusted to
affairs.
II was intended that the matter be kept
secret for some days and then an an
nouncement would be a on the 18TH
mus by Secretary Taft. This method was
decided on at Col. Edwards request. Col.
Edwards is now on his way 10 Panama
with the Taft party n no one here
seems TO know just why he asked for the
adoption OF the rather peculiar method OF
making an announcement
The resignation was rendered about ten
DAYS ago. but the few who knew OF IL
kept silent until after the meeting OF the
commission. held at the home OF Chair
man Shonts. The commission yesterday
conferred upon James Bishop. hitherto de-
signated executive secretary OF the com
mission. the full title OF secretary,
Whether or not Mr.. Bishop receives an
increase IN salary is not made public.
Col. Edwards will retain his position as
! Chief OF the Bureau OF Insular Affairs of
the War Department. Since the reorgan-
ization OF the Canal Commission Col. Ed
wards ALLIED a ualeapae4ty-dlEidiaS
his time between the offices OF the com
mission and those OF the Bureau OF 1nsu-
lar Affairs. BY ~resigning his position I'm
connection with the Canal Commission.
Col. Edwards loses an annuity OF $3.50.
Rumors are prevalent here today that
Col. Edwards resigned because he was
dissatisfied with his position in the Canal
Commission. No one can be found. how
ever. TO confirm these statements, and the
officials at the canal Commission offices
say Col. Edwards thought he had all he
could do TO look after the work Of the
Bureau of Insular Affairs.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-11-01
BOY WENT
DOWN 10 Fl.
FOR PUSSY

New York, Nov. 1.-Ding-dong bell, pus-
sy's in a well. who put her in? Poor
pussy fell in. Who pulled her outY Little
Peter Keiger, and a dollar rewarded his
bravery and humanity.
Pussy. an adventurous tortoise-shell,
owned by Henry c. H~allenbeck, was Elk
ploring his grounds on South Fullerton
avenue, MontclaIr. n. J. She jumped on
the low rail around the mouth OF a well.
lost her balance and fell.
The well is 70 feet deep, and. clawing
and splitting and twisting and turning
somersaults, Pussy fell all hat distance
and-landed on her feet OF course. The
well was dry else this veracious tale
would end right here.
The Hallenbeck coachmanL
sy's meowing, and he told Miss Hallen-
beck and she told her ~neighbors, n soon
20 sympathetic women were peertng down
the we'll listening TO the cesseless cries
for help, ''meow-meow," n c7orusing
poor pussy
81 wish I had Wings exclaimed one
fervently, I'D fly TO her"
while your wings grow the poor cat
will starve." said a practical w)man.
that was enough for Miss Hallenbeck.
She put "a platter of milk Il whole boiled
chicken and u stable lantern I'm a big
basket and lowered the basket by a stout
string down the well. At last the Ian
tern iliumined the dark bottom. Prestol
Pussy had vanished.
"she's scared and has crawled into a
hole In the wall" said the practical wo'
man.
lust then little Peter Keller happened
along and peered down the well. too.
What's doing?" little Peter ASKED,
brusquely.
poor pussy IL in the we'll cried all
the women together.
IN save her" said Peter, heroleaiiy.
other coachmen were called. Ihey got
a long rope. tied II fast under little refer :
arms and lowered him into the we'll. lie
swung ike a clock pendulum and scratch
ed his elbows, and bumped his nose and
hurt his toes against the sides OF the well.
But below sounded the imploring meow
meow and Peter never duailed.
He touched bottom finally. The UNI
grateful cat bumped herself In a bow
and with her tail az big "a n bologna,
spit M little Peter and scratched his
helpful hands. He got the cat by the
back of the neck. gave the signal. three
Jerks on the rope, ana the c~oachineh
pulled him up. More hugs.
Heres n dollar for you, my brave
bow" exclaimed Miss Hallenbeck, fond
ling the cat.
little Peter.
The dollar was forced on him. Two
minutes later humane little Peter rushed
into a candy store and said, painting
Gimme quarters worth-of hcorlee.
10 was easy money