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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
U. (. I. IN MOBILE.
DRUMMERs FROM ALL OVER STATE
 ON HAND.
Gulf City Entertaining the vfsitors With . Lavish HOspitaIity-Death
 of Mrs. John F. Cothran Cause of Sorrow.

Advertiser Bureau, Mobile. May IS. United Commercial Travellers. They are here from Montgomery, Birming- nam, Selma and Huntsville; in fact: from any and everywhere. as several enthusiastic members from adjoining States are here and very much In evil dence. There are number of ladies present from upstate. and these are Aunary she Of MeSis oa the Maaa the representatives to the Grand Coun- ell arrived yesterday afternoon. Sell mas contingent reached here just be- fore midnight and stragglers got in
 There are more traveiing men in Mobile today than there were candi- dates In the late county. primary. and merits committee, of which Jake W. Weiss is chairman, and the Ladies Auxiliary and reception committees nothing has been left undone m to make the stay of the visitors one continued round of pleasure. Club rooms have been thrown open and the latch strings ao every pleasure resort are hanging
 At 10 o'clock this morning the spa cious ball room of the German Relief of the annual session of the Grand Council for Alabama, United Commer- clal Travellers. In the assemblage were many local and visiting ladies. On the rostrum were the grand officers and members of the local committees. Drago's orchestra dispensed music for the occasion.
 retary of the Young Mems Christian Hon. Pat J. Lyons, Mayor of Mobile, on behalf of the city, in a splendidly- ladies a most cordial welcome to the city. It was one of his characteristic speeches. full of. humor and good
 Messrs. W D. Holmes and c. S. Will son. of Birmingham, responded on be- half of the visitors.
 In the absence of Hon. W; p: Jelks. made an impromptu but brilliant short talk. For Mobile Council, the address or welcome was made by Senior Coun- sellor J. C. Gould.
 At the conclusion of the address, which were interspersed with music, there was adjournment until 4.30 o'clock, in order to allow the program, which has already been printed. to be
 Among the visiting ladies noticed at this mornings session were Mrs. " D Holmes, Mrs. c. M. Tardy and Charles W % Rics Of Of Ss@1saam Ssw Yorh Mss Miss Daffin of Selma, Mrs. V. Morgan Morris of Montgomery
 Mesdames W. W. Jenks, H. cashman. Lyons. J c. Gould. P. R. -sabuzan, B. B. Marshall, T. Schwarz, B. Dawson, Grif- fin. West, Henry, Chisholm, Florence, Gardner and Misses E. Turner and Mary Cailus.
 This afternoon the delegates went for trolley ride over the several lines of this city. At 4:30 o'clock the coun- ell met and initiated seventeen candi- dates.
 Tonight the Elk's Home was thrown oren to the visitors, and most enjoy able evening was spent. Drago's or chestra furnished the music and dane. ing was induiged in.
 Exalted Ruler C. w. SoGst of No. l0s B. P o. E., welcomed the visitors in most charming style and the functiov was formally opened. Refreshments were served during the evening. the Elks proving most entertaining hosts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
MONTGOMERY ARRESTED.
Alleged to Have Killed Highfower N
 gro by Throwing Brick.

EEU ny NHHVNFHUR nEEtNs
 Birmingham. Ala, May 1S.-James Montgomery was arrested today and Is being held pending an investigation into the death of Charles Hightower. a negro. who died. 1t Is believed, from injuries being inflicted by being struck over the head with a brick.
 It is stated that Hightower at tempted to assault Montgomery with a knife when he was struck on the head with a brick. The negro ran some dis tance after being struck but fell and died a day or two afterwards. An au- topsy was held to determine whether death was caused by the blow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Death of Mrs. J. F. Cothran.

Mrs. May Patton Cothran, wife of Capt. John F. Cothran. president of The Item Publishing Company, is dead. The announcement of the demise of this most estimable and lovable woman was learned throughout the city with genuine regret. f
 Mrs. Cothran, for sveral months had been in poor health The past week. however. she was able to come down to the city. A relapse came. howevc, i, pired.
 Mrs. cothran was Christia.. wom- an in every sense of the term. She was born at Lauderdale Springs, Miss. December 3. 1904, and was in her six ty-sixth year. On the evening of September 24. 1865. she was joined in marriage to Capt. John r. Cothran and came to Mobile where she resided con tinuously until her death. A consis- Presbyterian Church. Many were the charities administered at her hands
 Her husband, one daughter, Mrs. li A. Richards. one son, William P. Goth ran, two sisters. Mrs. Caroline Lar kins and Mrs. Murdock McInnis, and other relatives here and in Mississippi survive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Nerco Moi ,yim Ardis.

Chief of Police Schad and Deputy Sheriff Sanders returned last night from Bay Minette. Ala. where they went to respond to a telegram an- nouncing that a negro answering the description of Jim Ardis. the murderer of Police Officer Burnham, was under arrest there. They found upon their arrival there that the man was not Ardis. but Will Clark. This make- the fourth man arrested since the murder of the officer, and in each case the of fic CTS have made trips to the point where the arrest was made only to be disappointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Fell Down stnirs.

second south of Charleston street, met with serious accident this morning. In attempting to go from the second story of her home. to the first floor, her dress caught on a natl She was tripped, and lost her balance. falling the entire distance to the floor below. She was seriously injured about the head. and required the at tention of surgeon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
c..h,.r ,,.res.e R..,,,..

F.. w Menefee who. since the organ ization of the Peoples Bank has held the .position of cashier, has rendered hi7 resignation due to the fact that his heath is becoming impaired by the office work. Mir. Menefee was one of the organizers of the bank. which Is now In a flourishing condition. He has been succeeded by R. M Cary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
stripIln VIII Speak.

feature of the commencement ex- ercises at the Oxford High School next week will be the literary address Tues, @ Prof. w. L. sriplin. Professor Strip lin Is one of the many young men who graduated at Oxford College and wh" hr fame as educators. He is superintend- ent ti,'t'e of A the Gadsden public schools, and served last year as president of the Alabama Educational Association. Fro cent session of this Association in Bir- o1inpha m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
SCHOOL AT ABBEvILLE.
Program for the Commencement Exc
 efaaa AnuOIueed.

cfSeH Announced.
 AbbeviIle. May 1S.-(Special. )-The commencement exercises of the South east Alabama Agricultural School will begin with the commencement sermon on May 27. The school has had an ex- ceedingly prosperous year in point of enrolment and in work accomplished.
 The program is as follows:
 Sunday May 27.-Commencement sermon. Rev. Henry Traw:ck. Mont gomery.
 Monday, May 28, 10 a. m-Agricul- tural exercises: sophomore Reclamation and recitation contest.
 Tuesday. May 29.-Junior Class exer- cises and alumni address. Prof. O. L.. Tompkins. IIalesburg.
 Tuesday. p. m.-Concert under di- rectlon of Miss Watkins and Miss Daughdrille.
 Wednesday, May 30. 10 a. m.-Grad- uating exercises: annual address. Prof. C. l.. MoArtha, Troy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
woor,nr.s proposition Accepted.

Tine p~OpOsitiOn Of J. s. MooTlhB' Fs nert accountant, to examine the. city Books has been acce2ted by the Mayor and Finance Committee. and MT. Moor, ing will begin auditing the books 9' ion to examine the city books and the price named, was published in The Ho: Blast more than two weeks ago Tn a report of the City Councirs 2roeeeHo Finance Ina C Committee have allowed con, siderable time to elapse in order that competitive bids might be made: anu none having appeared, the contract was then awarded to MT. Mooring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
NURSERY IN MADISON.
Chase Company wiM Establish Indus

Huntsville, May (Special) )-The Chase Nursery Company. which was in- a few days ago with cap ital stock of $35,0O0. has acquired, big tract of land at Mercury, five miles northwest of Huntsville, and will es- | ablish a large fruit nursery there, The Huntsville, Chattanooga and St
 pass through the comp.nv's land. 1ne Alabama Nursery Company. in which all the incorporators of the new com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Red Men Coming.

In this city on Tuesday next. the nineteenth Great Council of Alabama. Improved Order of Red Men, will meet has spared neither pains or expense in arranging a most enjoyable pro- gram of entertainment for this event. anee rsfpfn bs af ,S ~ me hsla esy m clande Hill. pastor of the First Christian Church. will deliver the invocation and Mayor Pat J. Lyons will welcome :he warriors. Hon. Charles w. Tompkihs will speak for the local Tribesmen and F.. D. Corker of Eufaula, Great Sa- chem. will respond. There will be sew tai features and addresses will be made by prominent members of the order
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Gov Ate Eyerything.

An autopsy was held last week over
 the mortal remains of fipe Jersey cow belonging to Preacher kidd. who rcsfGss roTth .,t this city and here iS wha: was found at the Dosterior DOT ion of Jerseys alimentary canal: one eight penny nail; three six penny nsi's; M ra, of water She had always. It iA said, sal possessed an omniverous appetite. hut it is believed she partook of this urique repast only. because sne n,., haa oveTestimated her digestive capacity, Sor despite her enormous appetite, she Generally abided strictly by the ac- cepted rules of hygiene prescrioed TOT the bovine genus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

George Schwenck has the Sympathy of friends in the loss of his infant son, George Ferdinand: The remains were inferred in Magnolia Cemetery this af- ternocn. the funeral taking place at 5;3O o'clock from the residence of F. A. Bitzer, No. 453 State Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
TaIl. of Citv T,roruc.

Efforts are being made bv the base ball enthusiasts of the city to form city league of four clubs. There are now a number of strong amateur teams playing ball in the city. and 1t Is the desire to get them together in . league. which would redouble interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Deotb of n Iit,I. c,-I

Little Mary Louise, l7-months-old daughter of Claude H. and Mrs Rose l.. Schieffelin. was laid to rest in the funeral taking place from the fandIy home, No. 154 South Warren Street. at o'clock this afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

pr and Mrs. William Mastin and Miss Zemma Mastin. left at noon to- day for New York and will sail on the 23rd for a four months stay in Europe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

MT. and Mrs. John Shearer have re- turned from their bridal trip and are at home with MT. Shearer's mother on Spring Hill Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Mrs. Phares Coleman returned to Montgomery toda yafter short visic t. her sister Mrs. Harry Inge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

MT. and Mrs A. B. Mant6n have re- turned from their bridal trip and are a home POS State street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Miss Thompson of Bay City. Mich
 who has been the guest of Miss Mag gie McKeon this winter. left vester- day for her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Mrs. Gilbert Deane entertained at 8 luncheon today in honor of Miss Julia Taliaferro, Mrs. B. B. Boone's attract i've guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Mir. and Mrs T. F. Whitelsey an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- Philadelphia. The wedding will take place June 12.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

The annual lawn party of the Prot estant Orphans, took place this after hoon and evening on the grounds of the asylum. This is one cause that appeals to all sorts and conditions of men and women. and always calls forth a good patronage. The lawn party today was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Mhatc.ide NIemorlnI.

Chancellor W. W. Whiteside. of OK ford, and pr. J. NJ Whiteside of Annis. ton. left here yesterday morning. for RabbIttown to attend the memorial ex ercises held at the Baptist. Church sides have lived and died in that vicin-' ity. and it is an annual happening. for those living near enough to gather there and decorate the graves Of the memorial exercises over their morta. resting places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
ARSON IS SUSPECTED
FIRE AT ANNIsTON HAD QUEER
 FEATURES.
Doors of Burned Store Found Open by F1remen and Tramps Were Seen
 Lurking Tn Vicinity of Blase.

Anniston, May 1s.-tSpecial)-It is believed that robbery was combined with arson in the destruction by ire this morning of the building occupied by the Oxanna Onward Lodge No. 2S4: Independent Order of odd Fellows. and the R.. T. Jenkins and Company. gro cery store.
 The fire was first noticed by T. T. Bryant at about 3 o'clock, and he states that the back door of the grocery store was open at that time. Judge E. M. Lewis. who arrived from Birmingham on the early morning train. also says that he noticed two Suspicious looking store as he was going home, and it!is said that two men fitting their Nde- scription left on an early freight train. When the fire was first noticed II had made considerable headway, ana therefore the extent of tho robbery. 1T any. could not be ascertained. It was Impossible to suppress the he namss. aant;sbut bus buildings was successfully prevented: The Knights of Pythias Lodge had just been renovated and .beautif1ed on the interior. making 1t one of the prettiest halls in the county; The Knights saved nothing and their loss will amount to ooa about s.6oo' with in-
 They will hold a meeting at the ola oxanna council chamber this evening. and temporary quarters will likely be secured ID this city for the transaction of important business. The part of the building occupied by Jenkins and ns wo was sa1ysS eTnsd ey M H Jenkins's stock was saved. The Odd Fellows occupied the K. of F. rooms and their loss will be about $40 with $125 insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Mobile soc,etx No-

Miss Hattie Foster left yesterday for Helena. Ark, to spend the summer with her sisters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
A Great Magazine

With Teague's complete exposure of the sneaking Bucket-Shop thieves; with the first really vivid story of the San Francisco disaster, and Bailey's b ca u ti iful pencil sketches of the city finished only a few days before the catastrophe; with Russell's scathing arraignment of Brit ish rule in India; with Eugene Woods powerfulappeal to the people to protect themselves against Consumption; with Lawson's dramatic and mag nifcently eloquent fact-story of High Finance and the Courts;with absorbing Fiction Stories and Pictures of quality; and with its live Departments on current matters
 Everybody's for June is a magazine to buy. read, think over and remember.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Mrs. R. C. Graft died at her home in Ohatchie Sun tav morning. and was buried in Ohatchie Cemetery Monday; She is survived by her husband and nne daughter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Gar sfrucIx Buggx.

Shortlv after c o'clock last night a white man named Rubenstein. while Arriving a horse and buggy. collided with an electric car at the ,ta corner 9t 2t seems that the attention of the man had been attracted, and when he saw saw the car, it was upon him, Probably ply the excitement caused his acton; t, TOT horse Immediately in front the car. The horse had a leg broken ana the man was badly shaken up by being thrown from the buggy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
United states Court h Anniston.

The first session of court to be held in a federal hall of Justice;in Anniston, was that of yesterday when the spring term of United States. court was held Harry T. Toulmin of Mobile. was the presiding judge of this first term. Some delay was caused in filling out the grand jury. so that 1t was after the charged. Judge Toulmin made a plain charge, going over the ground in about forty-fiye minutes Particular atten.. tion was called to Illicit distiiling, and in doing. so said that this district was grand jury not single cnse had been reported. He considered this as re- markabfe. and spoke of the evil effects that come from this evil. The organ saSn of of the sTan9e vFY of asSan 1 as foreman; T.. H. Burton of Oxford, clerk. and the following grand jurors; J. H. Busby. W. ", Ashley. E: c: Horn, Ben Weir (col2; Lloyd Hunter, nTe, son. A, s william william; Brothers, V. W. Camp bell. J. L. Jenkins, H. D. Sanford. R. F. Henderson, J. B. Allen. M. Ed- wards (coI) and J. c. Cox. J. L.. Hol- sistant District Attorney W H: stand. fer is assisting the grand jury. Petit Jury No. 1 was organizeS yesterday and jury No. was not tiled. A ne- gro, James Maddox. is sitting on Jury P. M. Edwards. are on the grand jury. The court took the demurrers 70 the complaint in the case of Lindsay Vs. Central Foundry Company, under ad- y,sement yesterday afternoon. and tnis trial. Judge Toulmin has his private secretary, II. T. Pegues of Mobile. with him on this trip. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

Mayor Kilby today forWarded check to Jacob Schiff. the treasurer ot the Red Cross Society, New York. as Anniston's public contribution to the San Francisco sufferers fund. This amount has been raised by public. con tribution and does not embrace amounts contributed by the various sa- cret organizations of the city. which has already gone forward In accordance with their own direction, Annfston's contribution will become part Of the general fund and will be used for relief as shall seem best by the Red Cross s"- ciety.
 letter from their son. Prof. J. l.. paviH, Saturday, announcing his marriage at Manila. April 2. to Miss Frederica Rrustgruer, handsome, talented young woman of Oakland. Cal, The news came as a great surprise to the many friends of Prof. Davis here. all of whom wait him and his fair young bride the heartiest congratulations and best wishes for life of suDrer hap piness Professor Davis Is young man possessing unusual mental apiiity. energetic. with good business .qunllti- cation and has already won fame as an educator He holds a responsible position in Manila. Ills wife is 8. de- scendant of the fine old German fam- ily of Brustgruen.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30
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Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30
PERSONAL MENTION

Antonio Grtege ot CoraRon Vas in
the city today.
I.ibrado Roaaero H. In town from
i<ps Coloaia&
Carlos Trajlllo Of Tremsniina vas
sbOut tO~a today.
Antonio Gonzales Is On from his
ranch near CoTaxon.
Mrs e L. Rivera and Miss Irabel
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visit
Nick Cordosa will leave for Rocky
Ford. Colo. this evening. where he
Is employed In the beet fields.
j. ID. Martin returned from Chicago
Ind other Illinois towns and cities
Yesterday.
Miss Ruby sehIott came In from
her school duties at Springer TO spend
Thanksgiving With her parents.
Mr. and Mrs Michaels OF the West
trn Union telegraph office went up
10 Watrous Yesterday to spend the
day
Elmer T. Veeder has left for a Wis
1t with relatives and friends in the
cast and will be absent from the city
until the first of the year.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30

In the advertisement Of the Invest.
ment l. Agency Corporation which ap
peared In last Wednesdays issue oi
this paper. and entitled '-Old Mother
Earth" an error occurred In the third
item which was designated as a 4
room house On Seventh street and
Columbia avenue. quoted At $4,000
II should have read $500. The Of
flee OF the company has been deiuged
with inquiries. which simply shows
that the people have their eyes opeu
for real bargains.
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30
PROSECUTION UNABLE TO
SHAKE STORY or PRISONER

HerkimeT. Nov 30 chester T..
Gillette told his story nf the death
~ Grace Brown again today. this
time In response to questions put 10
him by the prosecution. who picke |
out every flaw In the Testimony of
III" accused. For three hours Dis.
trict Attorney Ward questioned Gil.
lette and Ia thu. surprise Of every one
In the rom. Gillette was as cool and
confident when he stepped down al
the end as when he walked into the
cnrrt u0in this morning
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30


ilctea in farming everyone seemed
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ton to be by irrigation and the 0nly
way to make a living by the cultiva
tion of such lands or by stOck.raising.
For the last four or five years people
have been studying more than ever
before how TO farm and 10 a small
extent have been experimenting on
the dry lands. and In many instances
have been successful What we want
now Is for the people TO study how
to farm. secure the very best OF seed
and plant well Yes. believe that
farming can BE- made a good business
In the country. The people take more
interest In this subject and agitate II
and get In good class Of farmers.
One thing. the merchants Of the coan.
try should give more encouragement
10 the producers than has been done
heretofore. Instead Of dIscOuraging
production aud discriminating against
home produce In favor of stuff that IL
shipped In the merchants should on.
courage the home farmer and assist
him, In the past. merchants have
been very negligent In this matter but
they are now beginning 10 see that. as
business men. 1t 10 not only TO their
interest. but also their duty To lend a
helniug hand to those that are irving
10 build up New Mexico.
When farmer comes in with
produce to sell and the merchant
turns him down. as Is too often the
case. and buys stuff shipped In. the
merchant discourages effort and helps
Las Vegas daily optic., 1906-11-30
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