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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
MONTGOMERY wOMAN'S
 STRONG TESTIMONY,
Intense Sufferer for Years, Tells How pr. OdOm'A Method Gave
 Her Relief.

Mrs. w. B. Mantel. the wife of w. B Mantel, who is prominently known in the lumber and milling enterprises of this State. also nephew of c. S. Caldwell, the famous land proprietor of Alabama. and close blood relation to many distinguished families of this State, recently related an interesting story of how, after suffering for many years from excruciating headaches due to defective eyesight. she was relieved from pain by Dr. Odom's method and prescription glasses. Ever since l was a child-in fact almost from the time when can first remember-I have been the victim of intense and prolong- ed headaches. The attacks come at frequent and irregular intervals. And followed any continuous effort made by me in the use of my eyes. The pain was little less than excruciating. My eyes burned. the temples painfully, and sharp neuralgia pains pierced my brow
 whenever went for advice was told that my case was one in which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
FROM ALL SECTIONS
Citizens of all Walks of Life Herald the Praise of pr. A. A. Odom
 and Associates.

Within the last few years. Montgom- cry has been the recipient of many evidences of Dame Fortunes good pleasure, but in no way has that been more positively shown than in the chance which brought Dr. A. A Odom and his associates within her gates. Coming here at the urgent request Of citizens, with the intention of spending a few days only, this eminently suc- cessful expert, possessed of methods new and novel. and of unrivalled skill, has been induced by the very necessity of his services, which he found here to stay on, day after day. and week after week, doing good to all who come to him. He has performed deeds that were wonderful. and has accomplished achievements that are marvellous with Judgment that is unerring, he has ap- piled his method and prescription glasses with an accuracy that has never once failed to accomplish the results that were intended. His success astonishes even the most visionary, and the comfort and joy that he has brought out of sadness and desolation touches every heart. Those who have been benefited by his skill, his knowl- edge, his art, comes dropping along in solid Phalanx, each anxious to add the voice to the general clamor of approval and of praise which goes up from the whole city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

more or less questions. wanted to sec everything, from the young king Co the old regent. and wanted to know much of the history of the tribe and other things which the Gypsies regarded as sacred. The fact that these visitors were in the main part women who gem srallv left their pocket books at homas was probably the annoying feature t0' the tribe. Hundreds of women from this city and surrounding country vts- ited the camp.
 | The tribe arrived in this country about three weeks ago.s About . week later the Queen. Cleopatra. ruler of all the Brazilian Gypsies in Ohio. gave birth to a son. She was without med- icaI attention. and as a result died. The funeral was attended by an immense crowd of curious people. The wise men of the tribe. six in number. att | tended the funeral. the others. the women and the young men. being. oc- cording to the custom of the tribe to perform sacred rites on the day follow ing the funeral and burial
 | On the morning of the funeral. whila the body of the dead queen lay in state. her 5-day-old son was crowned the King of the Gypsies of Ohio. and all swore loyalty to him by a most impress sive ceremony. The husband of the dead Queen was made Regent to rule the band until the child Attained hia l majortty. l I It had been planned by tine Gypsiea to hold their usual cerentonies for the young men and women over the grave on the day following the funeral. but on account of the curiosity Of the peo- pie their arrangements were changed and weird ceremony was carried out at the camp before they left. The cer-
 emony was performed shortly after l.Z ft..S <tf1 14FrF4 a number of farmers who reside near
 the camp.
 A young lamb was purchased from a neighboring farmer on the evening
 preceding, and while the young king
 was seated on the lap sof his father. ! the regent. it was roastefbGver nam-
 moth fire as an offering to the dead
 queen.
 Weird songs and fantastic dances
 were indulged in by the young men land young women, the afrAir lasting
 about an hour At the conclusion ol
 the ceremonies the ashes of the offer- ing were placed in box and buried with pomp and ceremony by the oldest women in the camp. One of the eye
 witnesses of the affair stated that it was the most unique and interesting scene he had ever witnessed.
 The band then made preparations for ldeparture and in a short while the entire camp was deserted.
 An interview with the six wise men
 showed their dislike for newspaper men. When it became known to them that their visitors wished to take picture of them several became furioua and would consent to nothing of the kind. and notwithstanding money was offered them they would not change their minds.
 l The Regent of the tribe was then lapproached. and after much persuasion finally consented to allow the corres- pondent to take a snapshot or the vonnr king-Don Del Mendosa. King
 of all the Gypsies.
 Tn accordance with the beliefs of the Gypsies a sacred chant will be sung each morning for a month in memory of the dead ruler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

convention on Bonding and Insurance of Funds'' is one of the foremost young men of Atlanta. He represents one Of inc largest accident and guarantee corporations of the world in several or inc southern States and is regarded as an expert in bonding and insurance.
 The propaganda for reduction of cot ton acreage will make the address or president Jordan of the Cotton Crow CTS Association of great interest 10 the farmers. z
 The new Alabama law governing State banks will no doubt be discussed by Hon. T. J. Rutledge, State Bank Examiner, in his paper on Safety Tn
 The other visiting speakers will be MT. Schweppe of New York, and Marion M. Jackson of New York.
 Louis B. Farley, of Montgomery, Cashier of the Merchants and Planters Farley National Bank, Is president or the Association, J. F. Johnson Of Green- yille is vice-president and E' J. BUCK of Mobile Is secretary and treasurer. The vice-presidents of the various groups or subdivisions of the State are, in the order named, as follows: w. A. Bibb, New Decatur; w. Ii. Mchieroy' Anniston; George A. Searcy. Tusca- loosa; John D. Burnett, Evergreen and Michael Cody, Montgomery.
 There are sixty-two national and 12s State or private banks in Alabama. IL ia expected by President Farley of the Association that each of these banks will be represented at the Mobile con vention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
A PATHETIC STORY OF
 UNUSUAL INTEREST
Doctors Had Given up All Hope Wonderful Results Were
 Achieved.

In connection with the wonderful results which are being achieved by pr. odom among those in Alabama who are not blessed with perfect sight, there comes pathetic story from Seymour, Ala. But this story. while pathetic, Is not all one of sorrow, for where there once was darkness, now there is light, and once where there was a home un- der the shadow of great sadness, now the shadows have passed away and mirth and joy reign supreme. D. A. A. Odom by his skill and his marvellous knowledge of the mechanism of that all important organ, the human eye ''The windows of the sour%-lifted from this family the shadow. which for days, for years hung over the home, veil so heavy that no ray of light could penetrate 1t, there was no hope in view. Occulists had been consulted-occulists of note and fame but in their pre- sumptive wisdom they shook their heads, and said, that hope was dead and so it seemed until good fortune pointed the way to Dr. A. A. Odom. Mrs. J. L. Bramfel, Seymour, Ala. the young and charming wife of Captain J. L.. Bramfel, conductor for years on the Southern Railway, came to Montgomery May 18th to see pr. Odom the Atlanta expert Mrs Bramfel. suffered a severe | Illness four years ago. which rendered , her totally blind Tor SIX WeeRSi ana TOT over a year she could not recognize her family or friends four feet away from her she has been under treatment all this time with several eminent spe- cialists, who held out no hope of re- storing her sight. I could never get glasses that would make me see any better" says Mrs. Bramfel, "and when faced a probability of never being able to look into the faces of my loved ones again I was thoroughly dis couraged. Dr. Odom after a careful examination, immediately got at the root of the trouble. and fitted me with a pair of his wonderful prescription glasses which gave me back my sight" Mrs. Bramfel came hefe quite broken hearted, but returned home with those wondrous, "Windows of the Soul' open to the blessed light of day and recog- nized her husband and little baby for the first time in four years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
CIRCUIT COURT DOCKET.
Judge Richardson VIII Take up Work
 Tomorrow.

I0mOfrOW.
 Judge J. c. Richardson will con- vene the Circuit Court of Montgom- cry County for its May term at noon tomorrow.
 Previous to taking up ths docket of cases, Judge Richardson will hear from members of the Montgomery bar as to the rules of practice.
 The docket of cases to be tried at this term Is as follows:
 May 22-Giddens and Company vs. Rutledge; E. E. Forbes Piano Com pany vs. Mrs. Robert Hamilton ct al.
 May 2S-J. P. Reynolds vs. Florida Lumber Company; East Liverpool Pol terers Company vs J. M. Davis; B. F. Barton vs. Alabama Steam Laun- dry; G. M. Green vs. Massey Rusi- ness College; B. T. EIey tt al, vs. Seaboard Air Line Railway.
 May 25.-Philip Werlein vs. Jules Galatas, ct al; J c. Haas. ct al. vs. w. c. Holt; w. H. Ross and Conn pany Y5. Steiner Bros, Company; M. <. P. Wtcox vs. Louisville and Nash vile kailroad Company; Edward Jen- kins and Sons vs. Bowioia Carriage Works; Montgomery Carriage Works Vs. F. G. Taylor; J. 1T. Mccullough vs. F. c. Caffey; Preston Judkins vs. P. J. CastellO; Green Han vs. F U. Castello; Asberry Mcqueen vs. P. ]. Castello; Robert Matthews vs. P. J. Castello; John MeadoTs vs F. J. Cas- tello; Joe May vs. P. /. Castello.
 May 26--Hattie L. Assetine vs. A. D. Fabritis; Dinan Adams vs. Jim Jeter; w. W. Burce 0s k. II. Over ton, ct al; E. P. Flowers and Com pany vs. Riverside Brick Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
A JACKSON BUSINESS MAN.
J. Fl. Jackson Gives DF. A. A. OdOn
 the Highest Pralae.


 the Highest Praise.
 J. H. Jackson, Esq, the senior mem- Der of the extensive merchantile firm of J. H. Jackson & Company, whose office is in the Exchange Building Jackson, Miss, and who resides at No. 299 Mill St., Jackson. Miss, says:
 My wife has great cause to be thankful that she tried Dr. A. A. Odom's method and prescription glasses for her eyes, for they have been eminently satisfactory, they have been great benefit to her, she has not had the headache since she began to wear them Her eyes do not run water as before and she can now see perfectly well, while before getting his glasses she could hardly see at all, and was rarely without the head ache. shall be glad to say whatever I can for the gentle man who has benefited my wife so much and given her so much relief She could tell you more and better about 1t than I can, but I guess 1t will be understood when I say that we are en- tirely satisfied with pr. Odom's glasses, she had tried the glasses and treat ments of others. without any relief, and I am pleased to give my testimony to his skill and ability as evidenced in my wife's case"
 (Signed) J. H. JACKSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

Response-Hon. John D. Burnett, Bank of Evergreen.
 Roll Call.
 Annual Address-By the President.
 Reports-Of Executive Council, Treasurer and Secretary.
 Appointments by President-of Com mittees on Resolutions, Auditing and Nominations, and Delegates to Ameri- can Baukers~ Association. Friday afternoon at o'clock. the convention will reconvene, the pro- gram to be continued as follows;
 Bank Money Orders"-AMarion M Jackson, General Attorney American Surety Company, New York.
 "Closer Business Relations Between Farmers and Bankers"-Hon, Harvie Jordan, President Southern Cotton As- sociat!on.
 Safety in Banking"-Hon. Thomas J. Rutledge, State Ban- Examiner.
 "Bonding and Insurance of Funds = J. c. Clark, Atlanta.
 The program for the second day be- ginning at 10 a. m. will be as follows:
 Fifteen minute talk on Credit h. surance"-W. E. Schweppe, Manager Bankers Department American Credit Indemnity Go. bilities of officers and Directors"-Hon. Wm. B. Ridgely, Comptroller of the Currency.
 Report of Representatives Present on Bank Conditions in their Vicinity. Report limited to three minutes.
 Reports of Committees.
 New Business.
 Election of Officers.
 Adjournment
 Notwithstanding the number of not abIe men who are on the program, chief interest will naturally center about the Comptroller of the Currency. MT. Ridgely. who, although he has held the important office since the admins tration of President Mckinley, Is still a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
EYES ARE WINDOWS OF THE SOUL.
Effect of the Eyes Upon the DispOsi.
 tiOn of Women.

Effect of the Eyes Upon the DIspOsI-
 tiOn of Women.
 "The eyes are the windows of the soul," is an oft quoted expression, a real force of which is hardly appreciat- ed. Medical science has demonstrated that many of the causes of nervous irritation and headaches, carrying with them a depressing effect upon the dis position of the sufferer, or clearly traceable to defective eye-slght The Blues" that horrible sensation and feeling that creeps into the disposition of so many women, is frequently caused solely through the need of repair of these windows" of the soul An illus tration of this is a little incident that occurred in the office of pr. A. A. Odom recently. nervous little woman is the subject of the story. and uncon- sciously she gave the cause of great truth. She had gone to Dr. A. A. Odom to submit herself to his marvellous method and prescription glasses in the hope of getting some relief for her eyes, which had been troubling her for years. After submitting to the pro- cess of his methods, during which time she recited her numerous ills and ail- ments. she finally concluded by say ing, "and I am so irritable. doctor l don't mean to be so. but little things aggravate me so that become so cross sometimes that am ashamed or my self" I have become so low spirited and down hearted that I can scarcely refrain from doing myself or some one else great harm. feel entirely out of sorts and cross with everyone and the feeling to punish someone or make some one suffer with me Is so strong that I can hardly overcome it." Any woman would be cross with such eyes in her head" spoke Dr. A. A. Odom au- thoritatively pointing to her eyes You can never be anything else than cross and disagreeable while 1t remain so." The little woman with surprise at first and then interested as she listened to description of herself and feelings as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Office Hours 10 a. m to ?. m and Give Consultation Free.

relief could not be had by using eye glasses. The occulist and physicians prescribed tonics. I followed their ad- vice faithfully, but though l swallowed bottle after bottle of the stuff. could get no relief, my condition grew steadily worse. until at length feared that not only increasing headaches. but even permanent blindness was my DOT tion.
 My deliverance came at last, however. and in a most unexpected way. I heard of Dr. A. A. Odom and of the great re- lief that he had given hundreds of persons throughout the country, l went to him and consulted him. He ex- amined my eye-sight. and with his method and prescription glasses gave me instant and lasting relief. have not had a headache since I began to wear the glasses. I regard him as my deliverer from the most terrible head aches"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Let Not The Cry of the Orpnan pc
 Lost Among other Voices.

 Let Not The Cry of the Orphan De
 Lost Among other Voices.
 homes by adoption, or raised 10 SCH snnnort. including the eighty that are In inc Home now. As the financial agent of this benevolent institution, raise. in voluntary contributions, what can each wear for the maintenance and sunport of these helpless, dependent Iittle children, and the only endowment we have to keep up and continue this grand and good work, Is the good will and kindly donations of the. eharitably inclined. ? In making any aap nual visits to our churches. ands~present3pg this claim to our congregations, 1t is often the case that many of our liberal giwers are not present, and we miss them and tbeIr generous contributions. For in- stance we were at Court Street Church, Montgomery. last Sunday, and the of- rerin9 was less than half the usual amount, because of the fact that many of those who always give liberally and cheerfully. were not present. In this way we miss the contributions of many good people at the various churches as we make our anual visits.
 Messrs Holloway and Holloway, 16 Commerce Street will receive, for me. your offering to this worthy cause, 1T vou reside In Montgomery. And others can send their gifts by check. or money order direct to me at Union springs, Ala. We will very much appreciate every kind response to this. ...
 Sincerely yours, .
 Thomas H. Jones,
 Union Springs, Ala. Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
BANKERS OF ALABAMA
 TO GATHER IN MOBILE
Comptroller of Currency and Other Notable Ones to Speak at Great Convention Latter
 Part of This Week.

Bankers all over this State are look annual convention of the Alabama Bankers Association. which Is to be held in Mobile the last two days of this week. It gives promise of being the most successful meeting in the hls- tory of the Association in point of at tendance and in the value of the ad- dresses to be delivered.
 It is said that the bankers of Mobile are planning to make the social side of the convention great feature and every citizen of Alabama Is familiar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

young man. His home is in Spring field, Ill, where he was formerly con nected with the Rldgely National Bank and was interested in mineral proper ties He married a daughter of Sen ator Cullom, of Illinois, who has rela- tlves in Birmingham. He will be ac- companied to Alabama by Miss Ridge ly, his daughter, who will go with him after the Mobile meeting to Blrming- ham to attend the wedding Of their kinswoman, Miss Mollle Cuuom, Mss Ridgely serving as bridesmaid.
 Mr clarlSA- who is ta sddrAss the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

and indemnity matters; W. E. schweppe of New York, and Marien M. Jackson of New York.
 The program prepared Tor the con vention on Friday. the first day, is as follows:
 Convention called to order at 10 o'clock by the President, Louis B. Far ley, Cashier Merchants and, Planters Farley National Bank of Montgomery.
 Inyocation-Rev. Matthew Brewster of Mobile.
 Address of welcome-Hon. Pat J. Lyons, Mayor of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
JUDGE GEORGE LESLIE.
Who Has Been Legislator From His County-PrObate Judge of HOus-
 ton County.
A Man of Prominence Both in POliti- cal and Financial Circles Of
 the State.

To whom it may concern:
 wish to state that have been per sonally acquainted with pr. A. A. Odom for years and regard him as a thorough gentleman of sterling integrity.
 I regard his methods as marvellous and in my case his method and pre- scription glasses are unexcelled, having called on him to try his skill on my self, I can speak from experience Com ing as he does, endorsed by some of the most prominent scientists and peo- ple of the United States, therefore I take pleasure in endorsing his skill in his profession, and take pleasure in recommending him to any one suffer- ing from eye troubles.
 Very truly,
 (Signed) GEORGE LESLIE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
DEATHS AND BIRTHS,
Weeks Record of Vital Statistics fin
 Montgomery.

The following deaths were reported to the office of the Montgomery Sam itary Department during the week ending yesterday:
 May 15. Mrs. Sallie E. Cantelou, age 5S years, nephritis. May 15, G. A. Stewart, age 32 years, appendicitis; body shipped to Andalu- sia.
 May Is. Robert J. Bibb Ramno, age 10 years, pernicious anaemia May Is, Cecil Pruitt, age years. tetanus. months, pneumonia; body shipped to this city for interment. May IT, James OHara. age 53 years, heart disease.
 May 20. infant of Charles P. Mann, age months, entero colitis.
 Negroes. May IA, William Cant, age IT years, gunshot wound.
 May 16. child of William Floyd, age three months, infantile convulsions May IT, Emma Dickerson, age 23 years, tuberculosis body shipped to this city for interment. May IT, Margaret Alice Green, age six months. ielo colitis. May 19. Annie Nesbitt, age six months, entero colitis.
 Record of Births. The following births were recorded during the past week:
 To MT. and Mrs. George Jones. a girl
 To MT. and Mrs. c. B. Tulnipsecd, boy.
 To MT. and Mrs. William Wheeler. a girl.
 To Mir. and Mrs. Hare, a girl. To MT. and Mrs. J. F. Crabbe, a girl.
 Negroes. To Lucius and Henrietta Streat, a boy.
 To Judge and Mary Lewis, a girl. To Annie Lou Davis, girl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
Conpresn ia R.buiIt.

Declaration of the incorporation of the Alabama Compress Company was filed in the office of Judge of Probate of Montgomery County yesterday.
 It will be remembered that about a year ago, the empress and warehouse of the this company was almost to- tally destroyed by fire.
 It has been rebuilt with increased capacity.
 The capital stock of the new cor poration is fixed at $tO0.OO0. The in- corporators are J F. FerralI. pTcsi- dent and treasurer; H. B Allison. ssc- retary. and .. L> Sticks E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

hnanciers from all of the Southern States who feel an interest fin what Mir Ridgely, one of the foremost man ciers of the country has to say,
 l. is noteworthy that nearly all Of the speakers on the program are to be visitors to the State. Few Alabama bankers are to address the meeting. Among the visitors who will speak be- fore the convention, in addition to Mir Ridgely are Hon. IIarvie Jordan of Monticello, Ga. President of the South ern Cotton Growers Association; J. c. Clark of Atlanta an expert on bonding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

and 8 p. m The music and singing will be under the direction of Prof . c. A. Hammond.
 Services will also be held at the old school house. Plum Street. High land Park. at 30 D. m.. today; ard at D. m.. Tuesday Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.
 There will be no meetings during the day at the Adams Street Baptist Church, but there will be services every night this week at 5 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
A RELIGIOUS REVIVAL.
Rev. Paul Price mt Adams Street Bap-
 list Church.

Revival services will begin today at the Adams Street Baptist Church.
 The pastor. Dr. O. F Gregory, will be assisted by the celebr \ q Evangel- ist. Rev. Paul Price Of trbana, Ohio MT. Price is/ a native of Alabama and has been very successful in the meet ings he has held. He has recently conducted meetings at Cuthbert, Ga, and Troy. During his stay in the city he will be the guest os Mir, and Mrs. Gaston Scott. 422 McDonough Street. , Services today will he at II A m-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21
rxecutiye Appointments.

Appointments were announces - terday at the State Executive Depart ment as follows:
 Notary Public and Justice of the Peace-W. H. Belllnger, Horse Creek
 Notaries Public-George F. Daviss Bessemer: John R. L. Carmack. Brew- ton.
 Constabies-w. J. Phillips Lanstts James M. Lindsay. Beat 5, Marion County; T. A. Wall, Kellyton, Coosa County; W. D. Sinaird. Coliinsviils.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-21

The famous Atlanta Optomitist, as- sisted by Dr. M. H. Land and Dr. w H. Gilbert, will be at the Clancey Hotel, private Ladies' Parlors and rooms ' and 12 all next week. Con sultation absolutely free. Office hours 10 a. m. to D. m.