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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
BURGEsS ELECTED.
Engineers Will Next Meet At Columbus, Ohio.

Memphis, Tenn, May 23.-today's session of the convention of the Broth erhood of Locomotive Engineers. F. A. Burgess was elected fourth assistant grand chief engineer, the office created at this convention at the suggestion Of Grand Chief Engineer Stone.
 The election to this office was the most closely contested of the conven- tion. Burgess defeating his opponents Ashford Kenford by only few votes. Several hours of spoiled debate preced ed the balloting. In the contest for the next place of netting, Columbus, Ohio, was successful. Peoria, H., being the next closest competitor. During the re mainder of the session routine matters were considered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
sHoNTs IN ATLANTA.
Chairman Of Isthmian Commission Wil
 Speak at Girls School.

speak af GirPB SCHOOL.
 Washington, May 23.-Chairman .shonts of the Isthmian Canal Com mission has accepted an invitation to address the Atlanta, Ga, chamber of commerce on May 30. His subject will be "The relation of the South to the Panama canal"
 On the same day Mfr. Shonts will also deliver an address at the dedication of Rebecca Scott Hall at Agnes Scott Institute. Decatur, Ga, May 29. Mir :. Shonts will be at Agnes Scott Institute where he will present prizes he estab- lished several years ago, for the rival literary societies in the school. which was formerly attended by Mir. shonts's daughters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
orrpREAK IN DOMINGO.
pr,.o,ers nt MarcOtis Were Release
 by Rebels.

Washington. May 2S-News of an othar small outbreak in Santo Domingo reached here today from a senior naval oficer in the station to the following effect:
 News has been received of an in- surrection at Marcotis, Santo Domingo. in which prisoners were released, the rebls withdrawing. No American in- terests endangered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Cotton NH Sold.

,tus plant was sold here today to the f-rion-Ruffalo Mills Company, for s1,2ss,- soo few dollars more than the upset nr,cs The property will be merged with .ths 1-nion- Buffalo Mills and the combined properties will be kept running without in- termission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
cHuRcH WAS FILLED.
Large Crowd at Meeting of Kings
 Daughters and sons.

Daughters and Sons.
 Wheeling. W. Va. May 23.-Th4 Fourth Street Methodist Episcopal Church of this city. was filled today when the first business session of the international conference of Kings Daughters and Sons was called t0 order. Following the address of well come. a flatterlng financial report was presented by the secretary. Mrs. Rob . ert C. Reed.
 The rest of the session was taken up with consideration of the report of the chairman Of the conference. Mrs. J. William Jefferson of Louis ville, Ky. and an address on spirit ual development" by Mrs. R. L. Me- Laurin, of Vicksburg, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
cnnhitinn nf NIra. DavIa.

New York, May 23-It was said to- night that Mrs Jefferson Davis has passed only fair day. She had not been so well in the morning and though not any worse in the evening. she had hardly made a gain during the day time. The evening, however, seemed to bring a slight improvement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Mnrder of RurnI Carrier.

Nashville. Tenn. May 2S.--Meagre de tails have reached here of the murder near Buena Vista. Carroll County. Tenn. of Alonzo Parks, carried on rural mail route No. l. Parks was found today unconscious and dying by the roadside, shot In the head. The mail sack had been rihed. The mlurderers left no clna
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
women,s Missionary Board.

Canton, Ohio, May 23.-The first bus mess session of the annual conven- ton of the women's Missionary Board of the United Brethren Church was held here today, Mrs. L.. R. Hafford. of Omaha. presiding. Reports of the day showed a decided forward moves ment ln every Inc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
KILLED IN BED.
Shot Fired Through Window at Aikea.
 South Carolina

Shot Fired Through WIndOW 70 AtkeAs
 South Carolina
 Charleston S. C., May 2a.--A dispatch from Aiken, 8 c. says: Mra E B wnson. wife of q wsll-known farmer living about twelve miles from here was shot an$ probably mortally wounded at o'clock this morning. the bullet hsvAns been fired through q broken pane in the window of her bedroom.
 Mrs Wilson was m bed with her young baby and in the next room slept her hus- band and two other children. Two pickets were found off the yard fence and the footprints of man were discovered leading to and from the place.
 So far there is no explanation of the out
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Conference Resumed.

Kansas City, May 23-The confer enee of the executive committee of the Southwestern Coal Operators Asso- citation. and Miners Presidents of Districts numbers fourteen. twenty one and twenty-five, were rasumed to , day in an attempt to effect a settle ment of the wage question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
TRIAL OF MRS. TERRANOvA.
Experts Testify as to the Sanitay Oi
 the Defendant.

New York. May .2s.-Mrs. Adele Vas ta. tho first witness in the trial of Josephine Terranova. on a charge of murdering Mrs. Concerto Reggio, testi- ged today that when she visited the ac- cused girl In the cell in the Tombs prison last February. the girl told her that she had seen the face of her un- cIe whom she killed on the wall of her cell Mrs. Vasta is a Parish visi- tor of the Catholic church who visited Mrs. Terranova to investigate her re- llsious consolation. She testified;
 T saw that the girl had her apron hanging on the wall of her cell. When
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
A. M BALDWIN. Preside A S. wooLFoLK ca.hie
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Montgomery, Ala. May g IvU6 To the Customers of the
 Merchants & Planters--Farley National Bank:-- Earnestly desiring retain the business and goodwill of the present customers of the Merchants & PlanersF aey National Bank after the banks consolidated to that end cordial welcome extended and an assurance ofits best endeavors them faithfully and acceptaby Tn all respects Very truly
 A M BALDWIN, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Cfty OmcInIs Picnic

The annual barbecue and outing of the city officials of Montgomery will take place at Jackson's Lake today. A special train bearing the party will leave for the lake at g o'clock this inorRind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Efforts 10 Get Reduction.

Montgomery now has a second class basic rate of eighty i've cents on ths $100. A first ofass basic rate would mean reduction to fifty cents on the $100.
 It will be remembered that the Com mercial Club about two years ago en- tered into correspondence with Sec retary Fleming of the Southeasterh Tariff Association, looking to secur- ing first class rate for Montgomery reply came from MT. Fleming prom ising to give Montgomery the rate un- der certain conditions He said ten cents would be. taken off by the in- stallation of a first class fire engine at headquarters and a chemical engine, and by placing standard fire plugs in the business district. Ten cents more, he said, would be taken off. If a dupli- cate pump was installed at the pump ing station. A further reduction of fifteen cents. he promised. would be made, thereby reducing the rate to fif- ty cents, if the city license of $400 per annum on fire insurance companies was reasonably reduced.
 The city has, thus far, complied with all these requirements except the cop- pletion of the requisite number of fire plugs in the down town district and the reduction of the license.
 As soon as the fire plugs have been
  Club will call upon the Southeastern Tariff Association, to fulfill its part of the agreement
 New Basis for Suburbs.
 The Southeastern Tariff Association will do what is right" said MT. Young in his office yesterday afternoon. ''I have not yet received the letter from Mayor Teague but understand he asks for lower insurance rates in the sub urbs I will say that Boguehomme and Highland Par. have already been placed on the same basis as other parts of Montgomery. I expect notice any day, placing West End on the same basis, and. as soon as the fire station has been commissioned in North MoTNt gomery. I nave no doubt that section will also get the same rate.
 Tn regard to first class basic rate for Montgomery, have nothing to say. This matter was taken up here long before I came and I know nothing about it, and 1t would probably now have to pass through my hands. but would be decided at headquarters in Atlanta"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Quarantine Board Met.

At meeting of the Quarantine Board of Mobile Bay this afternoon. President Rhett Goode, presiding, the action of the executive officers of the Board was endorsed in closing this port against Matanzas, Cuba. because of a case of fever there. It was de cjded that the annual inspection of the quarantine plant would be held, Wed nesday, June 6,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
Fell norxn StnIrs.

Demopolts. May ss.-tspecial )- Frank Brietiing died at o'clock this evening from the effects of injuries re- csived by falling down Stairs Friday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
"Ideal Flour

instncivey appeals to to the particular woman. It exces a way that only woman can fully appreciate. IDEAL Flour med by experts full roller process and is guaranteed please the astidious No other flour is just as good Buy and try and you will never be happy without it. All first class grocers handle it you want the BEST insist on having IDEAL"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
TIttIe Bov Killed Slater.

Pittsburg. May 23.-Catherine Cut ter, aged four years, was shot and killed at her home in Homestead to-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24

day by her brother. Wiley. aged six. The children found an old revolver which was not known to be loaded. The parents are nearly crazed with grief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
DIXIE COAL.
 Write us for delivered prices, car load Lots Dixie Coal Co.,, Sole Agents, Montgomery AIa.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

friends and acquaint. and MT. and Mrs. F. M Biiiing, ars respectfully invited to attend the funeral services of William R. Cath cart, Jr., to be held at the residence of F. M. Billing Cloverdale, st l2:s0 o'clock this (Thursday) afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-24
LOWER RATE
 FOR SUBURBS Mayor Asks for Better Insurance Basis. A LETTER TO MIR. YOUNG Renews Efforts With the South eastern Association. Improvements. of Fire and Water ser- vice of Montgomery are Pointed
 oat--New Territory to
 Reap Benefit.

Tn letter addressed to E. B. Young, local stamping clerk of the Southeast ern Tariff Association, Mayor W. M Teague yesterday revived the live issue, started about two years ago by the Commercial Club. for securing lower and more equitable fire insurance rates for Montgomery.
 While Mir. Teague is determined to use his best efforts for first-class basis rate for this city, he has rejuvenated the question with a request on the Southeastern Tariff Association at this time only for lower rates in the subur- ban districts of Montgomery In other words, the Mayor now asks that High land Park, South Montgomery, North Montgomery and West End be given rates the same as other parts of the has fully complied with the terms of the association for ample fire protec- ton in these suburbs.
 Mayor Asks for Justice.
 The letter of the Mayor was as fol- lows:
 Montgomery, Ala. May 23. 1906. Mir. F. B. Young. Stamping Clerk.
 Southeastern Tariff Association,
 Montgomery. Ala:
 Dear Sir--I am informed that your association agreed some time ago to make reduction in the basic rate of insurance in the suburban sections of the city as soon as the water system had been extended and fire stations in- stalled in those sections. I now beg to advise you that large water mains have been placed throughout North Montgomery. Highland Park, South Montgomery and In West End. These mains cover practically all the subur- ban portions of the city and are so ar ranged assto give at all times a plentf- full supply of water for fire protection. In addition to the extension of the wa ter service. we have installed a complete steamer fire company in West End. and an additional company will be placed in North Montgomery on the 1st of June next.
 The city of Montgomery has not only complied Vith all the stipulations of your association. but in number of instances we have done great deal more than that asked for. Under these circumstances, feel that 1t Is only a matter of simple justice to our citizens that a reduction be made in the rate now being charged for insurance. and I respectfully ask that you authorize this reduction to be made at an early date.
 Yours very truly,
 w. NJ Teague,
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30
BURR OAK.

From our regular correspondent.
May 26, 1906.
A brand new boy at the M. Barth
home since the 22nd inst.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bucknell of Button
Sundayed with their daughter, Mrs.
Frank Frye.
Mrs. Gladys Elijah and daughter
Zelma returned to Ida county Thurs
day.
Miss Auchmoody of DEBORAH is a
guest of Miss Ada Lincoln.
Mrs. Arnold has been spending the
past week with her daughter, Mrs.
Smith. who has undergone successful
operation at hospital in Wisconsin.
Mr.. w. McMullen. who has been a
sufferer from consumption for several
months, passed away on Monday after
noon. Funeral services were held at
the home on Thursday afternoon con-
Quoted by Elder Hubbell of Floyd
county. Mr.. McMullen was highly
respected citizen and a consistent
member of the A. q. church.
J. Wemett Fcame up from Waukon
Saturday evening for an over. Sunday
visit with home folks.
Preparations are being made to
observe Children's Day at the M. E.
church June 10th.
Mrs Maude Emery and family came
over from Cresco Saturday, to spend
few days at the Wemett home.
Mrs. Roberts and daughter Leah
took the stage this morning for De-
corah.
The Wicks home this morning is
rejoicing over the arrival of a baby
boy.
Geo. Cassel passed away Sunday
morning at the home of his sister,
Mrs. S. Wade. He came to his death
by blood poison, caused from slight
scratch on his lip from barb Will g
making wire fence.
Drs. Emmons and Kessel were sum-
moned but the disease made such
rapid progress that medical aid was Of
no avail. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30
CLAY HILL

From our regular correspondent.
May ~, 1906.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30

Flying fish are very vOracious. In
their turn they are preyed upon by
barracudas, sharks, dolphins. billfsh.
reddish and hundred and one others.
Nature has colored the flying fish pro-
tectively. The back Is deep blue.
merging into the blue Of the seas they
frequent, so that they are invisible a
few feet below the surface, while the
underneath Is q dazzling white. and to
a fish that looks upward must merge
Into the light falling on the sea. In adj
dition they possess the unique power
Of flight. Flying fish are about seven
inches long, and the spread Of wings
Is about equal to their length. The
ewing" Is Of thin, gauzy substance,
having stiffening sinews, like the fiber
Of leaf, to strengthen 1t.
OUR COUNTRY SCHOOLS.
Our country school us il appears to
day Is an important factor in the up
building Of the nation. 1t not only In.
duces higher education, but is the well
laid cornerstone Of many successful
business career. The caliber of the av-
erage country school as well as the city
or town school depends largely upon
the people who patronize it for Its char
acter, and while our rural schools are
not altogether fiawless they certainly
do possess their good points. In the
first place, q chance to go to school Is
offered to every boy and girl in the dis
trict. The child can develop and pro-
gress as fast as he Is able unhampered
by the large class or the dull pupil.
County superintendent, cooperating
with the teacher, are constantly plan
ming better and more thorough In
struction. The uniform text book plan,
which Is being taken up by many Of
the counties. will do much toward i'm
proving the country school. We live In
a rapid age, and up to date and uni
form text books are necessary in order
to secure the best results. Better wages
will secure better teachers; but, then.
that Is your lookout; possibly you are
satisfied. II you are out Of sympathy
with the school get over 1t; take time to
visit it.; get acquainted with the new
teacher; ask her to your home. Try to
refrain from discussing every trivial
happening at school with your children;
the habit grows. If dissension has been
aroused over some incident investigate
before you wholly condemn. Admit
that your children have disagreeable
habits as well as good qualities. Take
an interest in the schoolhouse and
grounds. See that repairs are kept UP
and the needed supplies furnished. In
fact. much Of the success Of your
school depends upon you. fathers and
mothers. and you should not let pride,
jealousy or Indifference In any way In.
terfere with the performance Of your
duty.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30
BLUFFTON.
From Our Regular Correspondent
Mo- rAOe

From Our Regular Correspondent
May 26, 1906.
Terry Deuman of Canton, Mimi.
was visiting his sister, Mrs. Miles
Kinney Monday.
Wesley Gibbs was transacting bust.
ness in DEBORAH Wednesday.
Miss Beatrice Farrall spent Satur.
day and Sunday visiting with jim
mie Smell.
VIM. O'Brien was business visitor
in Cresco Friday.
George Cassell, an old resident OF
Burr Oak township, died Sunday
morning of blood poisoning, caused
by barb wire cut.
Johnnie Ward and family came down
to the river on a fishing trip Saturday.
They were out in big rain storm on
their way down. After dinner at the
Brittendall home the party repaired tc
the park where a nice string of fish
was caught. On their way home in
the evening they were caught in
another storm, making it an interest.
ing day all round.
The recent electric storms in this
vicinity have played havoc with the
Farmers Telephone line. Nearly all
the phones on the Button line are
out of fix more or less.
Ed Sharp and family were down to
the river last Sunday for time and
we think they got it. In some way q
boat.they were all in was capsized and
they all got thorough ducking.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30
HESPER.
tFrom our regular correspondent,

May 80, '06.
Fred Johnson was "a late visitor at
Spring Grove.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Robin.
son, May 21st, a son.
J. H. McMillen went this morning
to seek medical treatment in the hos
pital at Rochester, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Bergland have been
caring for little son since the 22d.
Owing to bad roads Rev. Hallett
was absent from the pulpit in the M.
Z. church Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Bergland of Choice is speeding
a few weeks with her son Alfred and
family.
Decoration exercises at the school
house Wednesday morning. The pupils
will march to the cemetery and de-
corate the graves.
Mrs. Vina Powers and nephew, +.
Maydole, leave Thursday for their re-
spective homes in California.
DIR. Barefoot of DEBORAH and DR..
Cady of Mabel were late professional
callers in town.
G. r. Tabor is enjoying visit
from his uncle, M. b. Goodell, of
Avon Park. Florida.
Miss Maud Tabor of Mabel Sundayed
at her home in Hesper.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30
AVAILABILITY.
One Need BE Neither Weak Nor stupio
to Have This Quality.

Vne Nee0 he Ne1ther weak NOR Stupfo
to Have This Quality.
BY process of false reasoning ami
ability has been connected both colo
quially and in writing with weakness
and stupidity. Strength and ability in
sure 1t to no one; consequently, says
that hasty judge. the public, it usually
exists without them. Nothing was ever
more untrue. Stupid people and weak
people may be-they very seldom are
amiable b. nature, but they are the
possible to cultivate amiability. 1t Is
very difficult for really weak man
to be sweet tempered.
The first thing which the person who
desires TO be amiable must determine
to do Is never to produce fear among
his own surrounding-to be willing, in
social sense, to let every one off, so
that no one regrets too bitterly having
said foolish or Ill judged thing be-
fore him, but comforts himself with the
thought that it is forgotten; never,
that is, to lower any one In his own es-
teem The second is not to differ about
matters of no Importance, not to debase
sincerity into contradictoriness, and not
to set for other people standard
which it is unreasonable to suppose,
from previous experience Of their char
acters, that they will ever reach. The
third Is never to let his good principle
interfere with some one else's harmless
privilege, to remember that praise Is
positive necessity to the spiritual and
mental development Of the young. and
that injudicious blame acts as blight.
London Spectator.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1906-05-30

(From our regular correspondent
May 81, 1906.
Miss Conner had sister visiting
her this week.
Gilbert Olson and wife of Waterloo
are here visiting relatives.
Mrs. Sorenson of DEBORAH visited al
the Hubert home Friday and Satur-
day.
Mrs. Myhre and children of Graet-
finger, Iowa, are here visiting the
Skors at the formers parental home.
Mrs. Steffes and Kate and Mrs. S.
r. Wager were. at Ossian Thursday.
Mrs. Russell of st. Paul visited the
Kicks families Tuesday.
Mrs. Bever returned to her home in
Milwaukee Wednesday.
Mr.. Rink of Cresco and Mrs. Thiele
of Nashua were guests at the Steffes
home last week.
Elsie and Bertha Miller attended the
concert at DEBORAH Thursday.
VIM. Millward and Miss Millward
were at DEBORAH Thursday.
A very enjoyable time was reported
by all who were present at the StOrk
Party Thursday afternoon at Mrs.
Johnson's.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Kaye went to
Independence Thursday, where Mr..
Kaye delivered an address before a
class Of nurses in the hospital.
Chas. Munson and wife intend to
move to Minneapolis.
Mrs. John TenOld and daughters of
Flaudreau, S. D., are here visiting
relatives.
Gusty Anderson came home Thurs
day from Mason City and Chamberlain,
where he has been braking for the
railroad.
Mrs. B. Morris and children were
at Waucoma Friday.
A great number of the towns people
attended the services in the NOrwe-
gian Lutheran church Sunday evening.
The sermon was delivered by Rev.
Henry Solum from Sioux Fails, South
Dakota, in English. The music Of the
pipe organ was fine.
Miss Anna Kittl9sby went to Decorah
Thursday; Edna Meyer took charge of
her room in the Public School.
Jacob Falck was born December 4,
1924, in Ballbron, province of Alsace,
Germany and came to America in
1851, locating at Pittsburg. Penn. He
was married August 6, 1854 to Anna
Mary Glass. This same year he came
to Iowa and took up a government
claim near Fort Atkinson and returned
to Pennsylvania. In 1857 he and his
family moved to Fort Atkinson. Iowa.
He was one of the early settlers of
this part of the state. In 1898, after
all his children were married he
moved to Calmar. He was member of
the Lutheran church and was one of
the first members of the Iowa Luth-
aran Synod. His wife and four child
rem all survive him.