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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
CONVENTION AT RAMER
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS OF
 MONTGOMERY COUNTY.
Large Attendance and an Interesting Program of Exercises--Ad. dresses by George G.Miles
 and Others.

The annual convention of the Sunday School Association, Sixth Dlstrlct' Montgomery County, was held at Ha- mer on Sunday, morning and afternoon The Convention was held in the Sap tist Church of that place, with Il. C' Smile, District President. presiding
 Every school in the District was rep resented, and there was a total atteho- ance of about 300.
 The morning session was opened with devotional exercises by Rev. J. s. Tar borough, pastor of the church. after which Leon c. Palmer, Assistant Sec retary Alabama Sunday School Associ- ation, presented the Sunday School les son for the day to the entire Conven- tion as enc class H. c. Smile, Dis trict President, also made some very interesting and helpful remarks on the lesson.
 "The Sunday Schools of Alabama was the subject of a most excellent address by Chairman G. G. Miles. of the Ex- ecutive Committed. Alabama Sunday School Association. He described the progress of the work throughout the State. its early difficulties and discour- agements, its steady growth and ex- tension throughout the State, showing that in every county having live or ganization the number of Sunday Schools had greatly increased and there had also been a very marked inn provement in the quality of work done in the Sunday Schools. In number of counties, the total number of schools had more than quadrupled in the few years since their organization, and Sunday School workers everywhere are eager for better methods.
 He said that the work throughout the State was never in better condi' ton than it Is today, as is evidenced by the fact that the State Association has three times the number of field workers that 1t had formerly. All thai Is needed is immediately available funds with which to prosecute tho work.
 Adjournment was taken for dinner the delegates being entertained in tho homes of the Sunday School workers of Banner.
 The afternoon session was opened a 2:15 o'clock with devotional exercises by Prof. E. L. Slough.
 The Big Boy Problem" was ther discussed by Leon c. Palmer. afte which. at the request of the Distric President. an offering was made fo the State and county work.
 Rev. J. s. Marlborough then gave tn Convention a very interesting and in spring talk on "The Results of Ou Work" He mentioned a number O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Boy Stole Money.

Robbery committed under peculiar circumstances and one that is very seldom recorded in this city, occurred this morning when a young white boy was given $21 by three men from Ems ley, one of whom was Dr. NJ. Fier. to purchase tickets at the Jefferson The ater for the Sothern- -Marlowe prpduc- tion which takes place Wednesday night.
 The boy managed to elude the men, taking the money with him. Dr. Fier reported the matter at the police head quarters this morning and stated that the boy was placed in line and in the rush he sold his position and ran away with the money which he and his friends had given him. He discovered that the boy was missing in the line and upon inquiry learned the result as stated above. The boy is known by the gentlemen and little trouble is Anticipated in effeeting his arrest. He is a white boy about 19 or 20 years of age and a further and full description is on file at police headquarters.
 Chief Wier stated this morning that this was the first robbery of it's kind that has been reported to his depart ment in a long time. As is often tho case men secure the services of boys in this capacity whom they have never
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
NEGRO KILLS HIMSELF.
Will Walton Shot While Working
 With Revolver.

Tuscaloosa. April 3.-(Special.)- Will Walton, a negro, living near the A. G. S. Depot shot and killed him self accidentally here yesterday after noon. It seems that Walton had just purchased a pistol, and while working with it in some way it was discharged. the bullet entering his head just above the eye, resulting in his almost inn mediate death.
 The regular criminal term of the county court convened here this morn ing and will probably last throughout the week, as the last grand jury added quite a number of cases to It's docket. A rather unique case that will come up Is one in which the defendant is under indictment for disturbing relig- ious worship in smoking a cigar dur ing the conduct of church services.
 The Tuscaloosa Musical Club will hold Its regular bi-monthly meeting tonight at Miss Harris's studio. The study will be Russian composers, and an interesting program will be rem dered by it's members. MT. Hill Fer guson, q popular baritone of Birming- ham. has been invited to sing before the club and his recital will take the place of the next regular meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

man--his wife. She--the girl was crushed. but still self-respecting. She tried to put 1t all out of her life for ever. Everyone-everyone has a right to little happiness in the world. Two years later she married--someone else who loved her for herself alone-who .--he-" She broke off miserably and covered her face with both hands. But sSN a second she pulled herself together Vand looked up with her old brave ex- pression.
 Ashieigh glanced at her little strangely and something queer stirred in his heart. "Well?" he asked grave ly.
 That Is all-except that he--the last one-never knew" She had risen and was leaning listlessIy against the mantel- piece, her face the color of ashes.
 He looked up at her slowly, wonder ingly, comprehendingly, and all at once his eyes filled.
 Do you think she did wrongT she asked, trying hard to keep her self control Her voice quivered suddenly, under it's veneer of calm.
 Ashleigh rose quickly and drew her into his arms. He felt her sobs against his coat. almost convulsive. What does anything matter" he repeated ESQ long as it Is the one real lover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Puzzled Observer Asks for Light on
 Dark Subject.

Dark Subject.
 "The world seems to be mad on the subject of sociology; everybody is studying sociology" declared a prac- tical business man the other day. The trouble is that can't tell where socio- logy begins, and where minding other peoples business stops. I have a wife and two daughters that have lately taken to sociology. They go around and see how many times the garbage man has been in our neighborhood dur ing the past week; then they visit Mrs Robinson across the street and Mrs. White around the corner and find out If there's any voting done by the men in the family; and if there is not, why not? That's sociology. they tell me.
 That boy of mine, who goes to col lege, he's taken to sociology He's got it as bad as his mother and sister. Why he spends half his time going down into the slums and nosing around all sorts of dirty places to find out how much some of these sweat-shop women make when they sew on pants. That's sociology, too, I understand.
 Tt used to be that when the young girls of my day took the Sunday school children out for a picnic they were just going out for a lark with the kids. but nowadays they take the poor young sters out so that they can get some sociology out of them. They say they like to do 1t to study phases of life. Everything is a phase with them. "I don't know much about 1t, but it seems blame cold-blooded to me. And while don't want to complain. I must say that the deeper these folks of mine go into sociology the deeper I've got | to go down into my pocket So far as can see, there isn't much difference between the old fashioned charity and this modern sociology except the rub | bering."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Reference TOmorrow

A reference will be held tomorrow in the office of the clerk and register in the City Court. relative to the mat ter of a settlement between the re- ceivers of the Bessemer Savings Bank and the Bank of Commerce. It Is thought certain now that an order will be issued soon to pay a dividend of 66 2-3 pAr cent to the regular deposi- tors and 40 per cent to time deposi- tors of the Bank of Commerce. The depositors seem very willing to accept this and 1t is believed the transaction can be concluded at an early date.
 The Bessemer Savings Bank became defunct on account of a speculation of the president and its failure caused the Bank of Commerce also at Bes- senver to go under. The president of the Bessemer Savings Bank returned from his flight to Central America, and the affairs of the two banking institu- tions are being strengthened out rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
E. L. coNYERs HELD.
Atlanta Man Accused of Taking Room
 Matesi Clothing.

MateBf Clothing
 E. L. Conyers, a white man or AL llanta. arrested in a downtown restau- rant Sunday morning by Patrolmen Avant and Cantey for the theft or the clothing, watch and other personal be- longings of his room mate, H. T. Gray of Pine Level, in a Washington Street boarding house Saturday night, waived examination before Recorder Arr1ng- ton yesterday afternoon and was bound over to await the action or the grand jury under a $500 bond. An appeal was immediately announe- ed by counsel defending Conyers ana he was released from custody as soon as the bond was made.
 Conyers. 1t will be remembered, spent Saturday night in the same room or the boarding house with H. T. Gray of Pine Level When the man from the Alabama village awoke the next morn- ing he found that Conyers was gone likewise his coat, trousers, collar necktie, watch, knife, etc. He had meant to catch an early morning train for his peaceful home, but the absence of his wearing apparel made travelling a lost art. He played lucky, however, | in putting his vest, containing his wal let of S45O under his pillow out of the reach of his room mate, and it was un- touched.
 The police caught Conyers with the goods on him as he was enjoying break. fast and he was promptly put in room
 at the city prison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
COTTON GROWERS MEET.
Large and Enthusiastic Gathering nt
 Lafayette.

Lafayette, April 3.-(Special. )-The Cotton Growers Association had a very large and enthusiastic meeting here yesterday More than five nun dred people were in attendance. They were addressed by MT. Brooke, the State organizer, and by J. Thomas HefIin. The general opinion Is that there will be some reduction in acre age in this county. and material re- duction in fertilizers.
 The annual meeting of the East Ala bama Sunday School Institute is in session here. Judge Joseph Carthel, of Montgomery. Professor and Mrs. J. F. Duggar and Mrs. Moore, of Au- burn, and Miss Kate smith and Miss Kennedy, of Opelika, are among those who are attending 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
DreuneD Soon to Retire.

Mayor Drennen, although only three weeks remain in which he will attend to the affairs of the city, stated this morning that he had not yet decided in what business hs will embark on going out of office. The Mayor Is in- terested in several enterprises through out the city and it seems a difficult matter to decide as to what he will do in the future. He owns Blount Springs and from his statement this morning this popular resort has a warm spot in his heart. Several rumors are going around in municipal circles that he will spend the coming summer at this re- sort and look after the management.
 The rumor is not a new one that Mir. Drennen has gubernatorial aspirations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

the greatest men whose early lives were influenced and shaped by the Sunday School. Among others he mentioned
 Prof. J. R. Sampey, D. D., of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. who was born and raised in Ramer, attended, taught, and finally superintended the Banner Sun day School, and who is now a member of the International Lesson Committee,
 selecting the Sunday School lessons
 studied by over twenty millions of peo-
 pie the world over.
 The following officers for the ensuing year were then elected: H. c. Smile, President; Prof. E. l.. Slough, Secre-
 tary and Treasurer; W. B. Bell, Theo. Webster and A. c. Jones, Executive Committee, all of Ramer. The Convention adjourned with the singing of God Be With You Till We
 Meet Again"
 The usual preaching service was held
 Sunday night by Rev. J. S. Yarbor- ough.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Medical College C1osen.

The eleventh annual commencement exercises of the Birmingham Medical College took place tonight at the Jef- ferson Theatre with a large attend ance pr. H. A. Grant. of Jackson, Miss, delivered the commencement ad- dress. Fourteen young men were giv- en diplomas. pr. E. H. Sholl delivered the charge to the gaduating class while the degrees were conferred by the Dean of the College, Dr. B. L. Wyman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Grand Jury Meets.

The Jefferson County grand jury met today and at once took up the work before them for the April term. Judge Samuel Weaver. the junior judge of the Criminal Court. charged the inquisito- rial body, instructing them in their duty and defining offenses. He paid considerable stress in his charge to the offense of carrying concealed weapons and to the operations of Justices of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Thompson,s Recommendations.

J. 0. Thompson, chairman of the State Republican Committee. and one of the referees of the President in this State, has been advised of the appoint ment of thirteen fourth-class post masters on his recommendation. The postmasters are located in different portions of the State. In the face or sharp criticisms by Correspondent w. E. Curtis. of Chicago and Washington in regard to the workings of the referee system in Alabama, the ap- pointments are considered in favor of Chairman Thompson. The latter is also in receipt of many letters and newspaper clippings endorsing his reply to the criticisms of Correspon- dent Curtis. MT. Thompson states that he Is not advised that there is to be any change in the referee system in Alabama in the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
Verdict on wednesday.

The coroner's jury Investigating the horrible catastrophe in the Virginia mine on February 20th in which III men lost their lives. has adjourned to meet again Wednesray morning by which time the official stenographer will have completed his notes and transcribed them. A verdict will then be rendered. Absolutely no informa- tiori is given out as to what the ver- dict of the jury will be.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04

Miss Annie Collins, NOtasuIga, Aln.s raised on one acre of upland, sos pounds lint cotton by exclusive use of Day. break Fertilizer.
 MARKS & GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
WILL ATTACK THE ACT
LEGALITY OF RAILROAD COMMIs-
 SION QUESTIONED.
Said That Several Attorneys Intend to Fight Constftutionality of Meas ure Creating the State
 Body.

Birmingham, April S.-(Special.)-- Announcement was made here today
 that the State Railroad Commission act
 adopted by the last Legislature would be attacked, the constitutionality of the law being questioned. It is learned
 that several attorneye who are not railroad attorneys, have made an in- vestigation into the matter and give the opinion that there are several de- fects in the present law and that the attack will result in a decision un- favorable to the present commission. While no statement Is made, 1t Is understood that the election of B. $. Conner, of Birmingham, as chairman or the commission is being hit at and that in a few days steps will be taken questioning the legality of the law ana his election as chairman of the commis- sion. Exactly the lines of the attack are not yet made clear, nor Is 1t stated where the attack will be made, whether in Birmingham or in Montgomery. 1t will be remembered that B. B. Conner was elected chairman of the State Railroad Commission by a very large majority. The efforts of Mr. Conner since his election, too, to bring about a encouragement of freight rates in this State, is said to have brought a desire to defeat the whole law.
 Birmingham Will Hid.
 Birmingham bankers went down to Montgomery today for the purpose of submitting bids for some of the bonds to be issued by the State to refund the debt. Those who are now in the Capital City are Henry B. Gray. presi- dent of the Peoples Savings Bank and Trust Company, Colonel T. O. Smith,
 ce-president of the Birmingham Savings and Trust Company, W. P. G.
 Harding, president of the First Ma tional Bank; W. W. Crawford, presi-
 dent of the American Trust Company. and it is learned that they will sub init bids for one-half of the $S.400.00O issue Birmingham thus shows that it is factor in the financial affairs of the State. The bankers who went down today to submit bids are pro- gressive' men and expect to secure a quantity of the bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-04
WHAT IS SOCIOLOGY, ANYHOW.

Inquire at Fowler's Book Store about Kindergarten in the home" If.
Middletown transcript., 1905-11-25
ODESSA

Mrs Levin James is visiting friends in
New York.
Moody Stevens was Wilmington ,is
itor Monday.
Mrs. H. V. Woodall visited German
town, Pa. this week.
w y T. net IT the home OF Mrs.
X. l. -, Il, GA lhursday afternoon.
, Miss Nellie Stevens entertained her
friend. Miss Harriet B. George on Sun
day.
Miss Helen Townsend spent Sunday
with Miss Mary Hutchison in Middle
town.
Rev. W. L Gunby is spending a few
days with relatives i'll Maryland and Yir-
ginia.
Mr. and Mrs f. n Moore visited rela-
tives in Wilmington from Saturday until
Monday.
Miss Burdette Rose is spending few
days with her brother, Mr.. D. C. Rose at
Newark.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph G. Brown and
daughter Alice, spent Monday in Pbila-
delphia
Mrs. F. T. Warner, of Wilmington, was
the guest of Mrs. d. w. Corbt few days
last week.
Mrs. J. 3 Bracket, of Pocassetts,
Mass, was the guest of her daughter,
Mrs. H. F. Smyth.
Mrs. NJ. Morgan entertained her daugh-
ter, Mrs j. Clotlrer and daughter Hilda,
of Wilmington, on Monday.
D. Clarence AspriI, of Wilmington, is
spending this week here with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Aspril, Jr.
Mrs. John Weist, son and daughter,
Walter and Blanche, have returned after
spending a week in Philadelphia
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Coll, of Philadel-
phia, have been spending this week here
with her mother, Mrs. NJ. Gremminger
Mr.. John Kumpel and friend, OF De-
lance, n. j., visited his parents, Mr.: and
Mrs. NJ. kumpel, from Friday until Mon
day.
The Third Quarterly Conference of st.
Pauls NJ E. Church was held on Friday
evening OF last week. TIE pastor Rev.
W. E. Gunbv, was invited to return lur
another conference year.
Middletown transcript., 1905-11-25
POSTMASTER JOLLS IS DEAD
His Lifeless Body Found in Bed Friday
Morning

1t has been long time since the people
of Mlddletown received SO great shock
as came to them Friday morning when
it was announced that John w. Jolls is
dead.
In the administration Of his duties as
Postmaster, it was his uniform practice
never to leave his Office until he had
finished all of the business OF the day,
posting his accounts and striking BAL
ance sheet, showing how he stood with
the Government. He had often been
heard to say that, at the close OF each
day he proposed SO leaving his office as
though he might never enter it again, and
that total stranger might enter and pro-
ceed with its doings without delay or
difficulty. He rarely left it before mid
night, and it was one O'Clock Friday
morning, when he had finished his work
Middletown transcript., 1905-11-25
ST. GEORGES

Miss Lucie Hill was in Delaware Cit,
on Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Patterson spent Sunday il
Wilmington.
Mrs. Harry Buckson spent Saturday il
Wilmington.
Mr.. Samrel Lester spent Satusr'av il
Wilmington.
Mrs. Emma Bel der is Visiting l.,l
home in Port Penn this week.
Miss Maud Swain spent Saturday will
her sister, Mrs. Samuel Lester.
Mrs. Emma Gam, of Wilmington, ii
the guest of Edward Gam and family.
Mrs. Miles Clark and daughter, Mis-
Maud, spent last week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Harry Wood, of Wilmington, il
spending sometime with the Misses Bar.
netts.
Misses Sallie and Minnie Laws, Of Glas
gov, are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. james
Roberts.
Mrs. E. W. Jester and Miss Sadie Bel
vile, of Wilmington, spent Monday with
friends here.
Miss Matte Magarity, of Summit
Bridge, is spending this week with Mrs
III. Y. Buckson.
MIR. Howard Othoson and mother, ol
Philadelphia, were the guests of friends
here en- Monday.
Miss Margaret Clark died on Friday
morning after lingering illness, and was
buried on Monday.
Mrs. Clark Thompson is spending this
week with her niece, Mrs. Albert Crump-
ton, near Kirkwood.
Mr.. Elmer Egee, of Philadelphia, was
entertained at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Fredus Van Hinckle.
Mrs. Swain and son Malcolm spent Sun
day with her daughter, Mrs. Alfred
Hughs, of Edgemoor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wood, of Cordova, were
the guests of their daughter, Mrs. J: A.
Brewington, last week.
DIR. Henry Johns and mother, Mrs
Lidia Johns, of Baltimore, were the guests
Of II. C. Clark this week.
Mrs. Margaret Reybold, of Philadel-
phia, was the guest Of her uncle, John
Stewart and family, on Sunday.
Mrs. Elida Jones and two daughters,
Misses Mabel and Blanche, spent Sunday
with Albert Davidson and family.
Mr.. and Hrs. Harry Doto, of Whining
ton, were the guests OF her parelt', Mr.
and Mrs John Moore, on Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Murry, of Bethel, and
Miss Katie Murry, OF Summit Bridge,
we're the guests of Charles Wright and
family on Wednesday.
Revs. Z. Z. White, of Delaware City
NJ. E. Church, and Rev. J. A. Brewing
ton exchanged pulpits on Sunday morn
ing. In the evening the HarvestIIome SER
vices were held.
The NJ. E. Sunday School room which
has been undergoing extensive repairs,
will be re-opened on Sunday. There will
be all day services and an interesting pro-
gram has been arranged.
Benjamin Simmons and Miss Matte
Murry were married at the home OF the
bride on Wednesday. Immediately af-
ter the ceremony they left for their home
here where a reception was held. Mr..
and Mrs. Simmons have the best wishes
of their many friends.