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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
MOBILE WILL JOIN
MAYOR LYONS APPROVES UNIFORM
 MUNICIPAL CHATTER.
Expresses Intention of Sending Repre- sentative tO Next Meeting of Delegates from Cities
 Teague Appoints Mont
 aOmery Committee.

At the office of the Mayor Of Mont eomerv. a letter has been received from Hon. Pat J. Lyons. Mayor of Mobile who expresses his approval of the fransactfons by the delegates from three principal cities of the State, gath- cred in this city to discuss uniform charter for municipalities and other ieaIsIative reforms, and who gives the assurance that Mobile will be repre- scented at the next meeting.
 Mayor Teague yesterday appointed the members of the committee which will represent Montgomery in the com ing convention.
 When the representatives of Mont gomery, Birmingham and Selma met In this city, neither Mayor Lyons nor any other representative of Mobile was present, but his letter evinced cor dial endorsement of the plans of the delegates. After commenting upon the expediency of an agreement by the mu- nicipalities previous to the meeting or the Legislature, he especially approved the provision for direct taxation by the cities. That indeed" he added, is a much needed measure.
 Mayor Lyons, before concluding his letter, stated that if he should be ad- vised of the next meeting he would see that Mobile would be represented properly at the conference.
 In consequence of the resolutions adopted recently at the convention or delegations from Montgomery. Birm- ingham and Selma, who assembled in this city to confer upon legislation fa- vorable to their municipalities, Mayor Teague yesterday appointed the com mittee which will report on behalf of Montgomery.
 Alderman r. Gardner Foster was named chairman of the committee, with City Attornev c. P. Mcintyre and AL SerInan J. Lee Holloway who is chair man of the Judiciary Committee/of the Council. as his associates. At the re- quest of the Mayor, Mir. Foster ap- pointed as additional members his col- leagues of the Councils Legislative Committee, Aldermen l.. Strauss. Rob- ert Tait and 4. L. Tyson.
 The time for the first convention of the committee has not been selected by Mir. Foster, but will probably be in the early part of next week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30

lon September tenth. Accompanied by her sister, Miss Cardon left Centre on that date, her destination being Cleveland. Tenn, where the two were to enter college.
 At Rome. Ga, they were joined by Mir. Lumpkin and at Dalton a stop was made and the ceremony performed
 In accordance with the wishes of her husband, Mrs. Lumpkin continued her way to Cleveland and took up her studies as originally planned, the groom returning to Centre. The mar riage was known only by the immed- fate relatives and few intimat , friends of the contracting parties.
 Mir. Lunpkin passed his exami- nation and was admitted to the bar in Centre in 1904. He is one of the bast known and most popular young men in the county and during the short time he has practiced his profession. has given promise of an illustrious ca- reerg ,,
 His bride--a daughter of the late H. W. Cardon, whose death removed a bright and shining light in the legal profession, and a granddaughter of the late Chancellor s. K. McSpadden. one of the most courtly gentlemen and brilliant lawyers who ever wore judi cial ermine. promises to add additional lustre to the fair name of the family from which she Is decended.
 Mir. and Mrs. Lumpkin, will be at home after the holidays at the resi- dence of the brides mother Mrs. Car don. in Centre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30

liant affairs of the season in this city. Miss Annie Schiffman was maid Of honor and Robert Lowenthal,. brother of the bride. was best man. Joe Lam dauer.. Lawrence Goldsmith. Leo Cohen and Fred Wright acted as ushers Every seat in the Temple was. taken.
 After the ceremony. the bridal party was driven to the Standard Club, where a reception was rendered the bride and groom. At o'clock this morning.. MT. Heymann and bride left for New York to spend two weeks of their honey moon, A large number of guests from other cities were present to attend the wedding and reception, among them being Mrs. s. Heyman and Miss Henri etta Heymann of Fayetteville. Mir. and Mrs Joseph Heymann of Fayetteville and Mir. and Mrs, M J. Lowenthal of .Hopkinsville,. Ky.
 George Boyett,. prominent young farmer of Hasei Green, died yesterday after lingering Illness with consump- ton. He was 30 years old and unmar~ riedL
 The Huntsville Education Society," which was formed here for the pur- pose of providing for the better educa- tion of the DOT white children of the South, has taken the first practical step toward this end. A night school will be established at once and factory chill dren will be taught free. Mrs. Lula McCracken has been elected teacher
 An army of hunters is in the brush in this section today looking for game. Every available gun and dog Is being used The weather Is fine for bird hunting,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
THANKSGIVING cELEBRATED.
Young People of Bay Minette EnJoy
 Holiday

Bay Minette. Nov. 29.-(speciaI.)-- The beautiful moonlight, the splendid driveways and the jolly companions, combined with thoughts of Thanksgiv. ing, were more than the gay hearted young men and women could resist last evening, and as a result a jolly hay-ride was enjoyed with Mrs. Sue Trammen as chaperOne.
 Today crowd of young people went to Carpenters Station, where they join. ed with Hon. Charles Hail and his band of hunters fin a Thanksgiving in the forest. Judge Hall aud family, the teachers of the city schools, and few specially invited guests constituted the party.
 At o'clock tonight a union Thanks giving service was held in the Baptist Church. Rev. J. S. Lambert preached. Judges Smith and Hall, Dr. Mcleod. Professor Holmes and others made short addresses.
 Rev. J. B. Trotter closed his four years labors as pastor of the Bay Min ette Methodist Episcopal Church, South, at last evenings prayer service, in a brief farewell address. His many friends are loath to give him up.
 Hampton D. Ewing of New York city. who recently purchased the town lots and adjoining lands to Bay Min ette from the Hand Land Company and Hand Lumber Company. is here look ing after his interests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
JoNEs-MeANDREw.
Prominent YOunE STOntgOmerian wed
 Belle Of RmIlnnIr Cnnnfv

l Belle OK bulLOGk COuMfys
 Union Springs, Nov 29.--(Speclal)-- The marriage yesterday afternoon of Miss Mary MqAndrew to Mir. Clarence Neil Jones, of Montgomery, was an ex- tremely interesting and beautiful af- fair
 The ceremony took place at five 1 thirty o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Judge and Mrs. McAn- drew.
 The pretty home was handsomely and artisticaly decorated in green and white. Chrysanthemums in great pro- fusion lending their stately beauty to the scene, while palms and ferns with the graceful smilax were charming relief.
 The light of day was shut out and the rooms softly lighted by numerous candles in silver candeiabra- i
 As the guest entered they were greet ed by Misses Lola Clarke. Lena Grady, Virginia Pickett. May Eley Minnie Bunkley and Miss Law. who ushered them in the parior where the wedding presents in their dazzling beauty were displayed
 Promptly at the appointed hour the wedding march pealed forth. played by Miss Meta McAndrew, accompanied on violins by Mrs. J. B. Martin and Mrs. Gilbert Ramsey. The ceremony took place in the library, and first came the little ribbon girls. Dorothy Dean. of Gainesville. Ga, and Susan Foster. who formed an aisle for the wedding party, followed by the maids Of honor, Miss Perdue. of Atlanta and Miss Mary An derson. of Montgomery, who wers att tired in white chiffon over silk and carried white ehrysanthemums tied with green tufie,
 The bride entered with her father and was met by the groom and his best man. Mir. VIII Warren, of New York city. and here before a palm bower they plighted their marriage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30

vows. while 70 promise me- was Esoftly played.
 The ring ceremony was used and itn1 pressively spoken by Rev J. E. Nc Cam and upon white satin cushoI. they knelt, the maids of honor kneel- ing around them. Ernest prayer was offered upto God that His blessings might rest upon their united llses and that He would fill their hearts with joy and peace.
 The bride was a most attractive pie ture in an elegant going-away gown of blue and carried American Beauty roses. The popularity of the happy couple was strongly evidenced in the array of exceedingly handsome pres ents, noticeable among which was chest of silver from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, of which the groom is a trusted empIoye. a silver cold meat dish and fork from the. First Baptist Sunday School. of Montgomery, who. delight to honor him as their as sistant superintendent; and large and elegant cut glass fruit bowl from the Sunday School class of the bride.
 Mr. Jones Is very popular in.his home town and for his helpmeet has won che. hand and heart of one who is au ex- tceptionally charming young woman and will preside over his home with queenly grace and dignity.
 Mir and Mrs. Jones lert immediately after the ceremony for a trip to. Jack sonville, Tampa and St. Augustine. af- ter which, they will reside in Mont gOmeFy.
 Tuesday afternoon Mrs. Hugh Foster entertained with a seven courBe lunch con in honor of the bride and Mrs. Frank Anderson, bride of two weeks Covers were laid for twelve. Place cards were little slippers wats Cupid NaM Al. E.. Al tiny bags of rice.
 A quiet marraige took place a few days ago when Miss Gussie. Cole and Mir. A. W. Arlington drove over from Perote. and were married. Both are popular young people
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
THANKSGIVING IN PRATTvILIE.
Business Ceases and Religious Services
 Are Held.

Prattville, Nov. 2s.-(SpeciaI. )--All kinds of business ceased here today to observe Thanksgiving There was a union service at the Methodist Church, Rev. V. P. Merrill preached the ser- mon. and there was a large atten- dance
 Ann Hutchinson shot and killed an- other negress yesterday at -ooth, in this county It is reported that the shooting was accidental but rumor Is that she purposely did the act The accused has not yet been arrested
 A challenge for spelling bee" be tween the United Daughters of the Confederao1 and the towns peopie generally has been accepted by the U. D. c.'s and 1t will come off on the night of December 4, at the court house. The proceeds go to the monu- ment fund of the U. D. c.
 Several of Prattville citizens have returned from trip to Florida where they have been hunting and fishing for about thirty days past. They all re- port Q successful and enjoyable out ing. They are Daniel Pratt. J B Bell. c. E. Thomas and ", M. suith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
POPULIsT CONTESTS.
Says Ills Votes Were Marked fol
 Opponent in Election.

Opponent in Election Columbiana. Nov. Especial. )--- |H. M. Harris, the Populist candidate |for sheriff, who was defeated at the recent election by James H. Fulton, Democrat. has filed a contest against Fulton. which is set for hearing be- |fore Probate Judge A. P. Longshore, 'for December 12. The warmest of .fghts is now on. The principal charge In the contetst Is made by Norris hfainst T. B. Holcombe, who was the 'PopuIist returning officer from Beat 8 hnd has been for many years the Pou- lilist deputy sheriff.
 Holcomb was the Populist marker on khe day of election, and 1t is alleged sthat he wilfully marked nineteen Pop- alIist voters, who had requested him ko mark their ticket for Norris for Fulton. Other charges are also made AgaInst HoleCmb
 The contestant asks that the nine seen votes which were marked as yot- ng for Fulton be taken from Fulton
 Ind given to Norris.
 Malconduct is charged against two Sthrr beats in the county. But now,
 hat the contest Is opened, each side
 gin endesyor to throw out as many
 Fotes as possible, Of those4caAt Tor the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
NOTICE TO OUR ADvERTIsERs.

Regular patrons of The Sunday Ad- vertt&eP are earnestly requested to send fin their copy for display adver- tiHement early today. The volume of display advertising printed In The Sum day Advertiser each week has grown to such an extent that 1t has become necessary to get 8 greater portion of the copy fn hand by Friday noon, in order to Eef the entire edition ready in time to catch the early sunday morning mails.
 Y PatrOns will not only confer . favor to The Advertiser by sending in their copy on Friday Of each week, but win make it possible fer our mechanical de- pertinent to give each advertisement the care and attention 1t should have.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
Chlcagonnn YinIt NIerIco.

Mexico City. Nov. 29. --It was stated here today that a special train carry ing the members of the Chicago cham ber of Commerce would arrive here early in January. It Is expected that the party which will comprise some 200 prominent business men will make a comprehensive tour of this republic. Later a similar excursion. composed of business men from the city of st. Louis will visit the republic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30

other. and the final result will depend upon which will be able to throw out the greater number
 The contestant Is represented by Messrs whitson and Dryer of Talla- dega, and the contestee by Judge S. D. Weakley and Hon. S. J. Bowie of Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
\ BRILLIANT WEDDING.
Prominent HuntaviIIe Young Woman

MRrrIes Man from Chattanooga.
 Huntsville. Nov. 29.--(Special)- Miss Etta ElsSae Lowenthal. daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry ]. Lowenthal. and Dr. Heymann of Chattanooga were married last evening at s:3O o'clock in the Jewish Temple in the presence of brilliant assemblage, The ceremony was impressively performed by Rabbi Rosenstein
 The weding was one of the most bril-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
school Girl weds ana Goes on to Her
 Seminary.

Center, Nov. 29.--(SpecIal.)--Th re- port of the marriage of William IT Lumpkin a prominent young lawyer of Center and Miss Lula Cardy, the sixteen- Sear-old daughter of Mrs. 1T. W. Cardon. which was circulated here today created much surprise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
Every Departmen, Offers Special Pnces.

proving popular
  fence these and benefits that being public
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
Grey Dress Goods

One entire case of Grey Dress Goods that came in late will be sacrificed this week.
 Brillianteen, S9c, 59c and. ..... .75c Panama, 50c, 75c and. ....... $1.00 Shadow Plaids, 59c, 75c and. .$1.00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30
S5c Crepe de Chine 5Sc

1,70O yards All Silk Crepe de Chine, the prettiest shades of Blue, Pink, Li- lac, Hello, Gray, Tan, Champagne, Alice Reseda, Brown and Navy, Rose, Black and White You cant match the quality and price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-11-30

About 75O yards Colored Taffeta and Fancy Dress Silks will go on sale at this extremely low price. Solid colors, checks, stripes and fancies, 19 to 27 inches. Special ........ 3oc
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

'In future warfare there is no doubt
that the balloon will play a greater
part, but at the same time it wants to
be steerable. Up to now we have not
arrived at that stage.
This particular aeroplane is the in
vention of two American brothers
named Wright. / personally made a
number of experiments and conse-
quently think ii is sure to be adopted
by the French government, which is
testing it now.
when / arrive in America ] shall
make some more experiments with 1t,
because it seems to me that while we
can control our balloons in the lower
strata, 1t is simply a matter of study
and, of course, experiment, for us to
gain sufficient knowledge to guide our
passage through the air and thus guide
our course.
"Strl," he continued, "ballooning is
In the air."
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18
AMERICAN AERoPLANE.
British Expert Thinks It VIII Be
Adopted by France.

London.-Hon. c. S. Rolls, who left
on his visit to America, made before
his departure long experiment with
the Wright aeroplane at Euston sta
ton. According to Mr.. Rolls state
ment, you can steer it as you like. 1t
is an aeroplane. not balloon. From
this aeroplane you can drop bomb
into any fort you like"
He added: "Of course, on the con-
tinent they are more interested in this
than we are, but there is no doubt that
the Wright aeroplane will play very
great part in future warfare"
After talking about probable war
fare. Mr.. Rolls remarked: 80 far as
ballooning is concerned, we have still
to get machine that you can steer
where you like. This means a rather
doubtful quantity Mt present. Differ
ent currents of air are like tides in a
river, and you have to get into the
strata or the tide which will giTe you
the direction you want.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18
NORTHERN PACIFIC ROUTE.
New Joint Line in Oregon and Wash
ington.

New York.-The first formal state
ment OF the plans of the Portland &
Seattie railway, which is being built
down the north bank of the Columbia
river in Washington by James j. Hill
is contained in the annual report Of
the Northern Pacific railway, lust is.
sued, The new line will give the Hill
roads new and greatly improved line
into Portland.
In the building of this road. which
will be 42S miles long, the Northern
Pacific is Jointly interested with the
Great Northern. The road will run
from Portland to Spokane and Texas
Ferry. Washington, connecting at Spo-
kane, with the Northern Pacific and
Great Northern, and at Texas Ferry
with the joint line owned by the North.
ern Pacific and Union Pacific. Valu-
able terminal property has been pur.
chased in Portland and Vancouver II
is expected the line from Portland to
Pasco and Texas Ferry will be com.
pleted by the autumn of 1907 and the
1908. "
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

A Florida man has devised scheme
by which he declares any man can
make his own ice at cost of ten
cents a hundred pounds, the process
taking only five minutes. He adver-
tised widely that he would give the
formula to the world at the rate OF
two dollars head. This beats the
cold and tedious business of cutting
ice or building an expensive ice fac
tory from his standpoint. but the Unit
ed States postal authorities say the
only trouble with the scheme is it is
a fraud.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

A new law of France provides for a
rest day." and even gay Parts is TAX
ing to the idea with relish. In fact.
the employees In some establishments
which have disregarded the require
ments of the law are in such earnest
that they have made lively demons
tration. 1t is evident that a great
many French people are more willing
to observe Sunday than has been sup
posed. And as the law is in the in
lterest of good morals as we'll as good
order, there will be general approval
iof those who seek to enforce it
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

A Georgia sheriff has prevented a
iynching by carrying the proposed vic
tim away in an automobile so swiftly
that the mob couldn't keep up The
mob may try, however. to obtain re-
venge by having the sheriff prosecuted
for exceeding the speed limit.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

Some day there may be a United
States of Central America. A party
has lately been organized in San Sal
vador. the leaders of which hope to
bring about federation of the Central
American republics. The experiment
of federation has been tried once or
twice; but the people are better quail
fed for 1t now than they used to be-
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

The year continues its earthquake
and volcano record. Emulous OF We
suvius and others which have been
displaying their pyrotechnic possibil-
tiles. La Soufriere. on the West In
dian island of st. Vincent, has start
ed its internal fires and is giving an
interesting exhibition.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

1t is said in New York that there
are seven dictators in the financial and
business world. and that those men
are John d. Rockefeller. ]. p. Morgan.
James ]. Hill, James Stillman, George
f. Baker, Jacob Schiff and e. H. Har-
riman. These seven men represent in
terests that cover every possible
phase of business enterprise in Amer
fca
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

An ordinance has been introduced
in the Mexico city council making the
skating rink license ten dollars week
and prohibiting the use of pianos In
such places of amusement. If, says
the Mexico. Mo-, Ledger. there is a
place on earth calculated to make a
woman forget mother. home and
heaven II is a skating rink.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

In 1904 the United Staes sold in
China fabrics to the value of $4,7Ss,-
141. In 1906 sales of the same goods
amounted to s12,566,O93. The boycott
seems 10 have satisfied the demands
OF Chinese patriots without at the
same time doing any great injury to
American merchants.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18
Ebert County Tribune
). E. Pope. Editor and Publisher.
ELBERr. COLORADO.

John Jacob Astor is regular auto
crat. He is the owner of more motor
cars than any other man In the United
States, and is constantly adding to
his store.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

The London county council has
passed law which makes the throw
ing of banana skin on the sidewalk
a misdemeanor punishable by fine
of 40 shillings. 1t generally costs
more than that to repair the damages
of the man who steps on banana
peel.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

Thousands of Cinnamon are cutting
of their pigtails in China and one was
arrested for 'mashing' in Chicago
lately. The yellow men seem to be ad-
vancing in the ways of civilization at
a brisk gallop.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

New York burglars are travelling
around to business in automobiles. If
you wish to avoid being mistaken for
burglar or capitalist, don't travel
In an automobile.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

Brush is preparing a big celebra-
tion on the occasion of the formal
opening of its new sugar factory, Oc-
tober 9th. Special excursions will
be run and everybody is invited.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

longest of living cities, is losing its
character. An enterprising Belgian
company is cutting through it with an
electric tramway, and is sprinklnE
electric lights in its ancient streets
What is more, the motive power for
these installations is derived from
the harnessing of the river falls %
miles off. so that no feature of the
modern invasion is spared the place
whence the Jew OF Tarus escaped in
a basket over the wall. The British
acting consul reports that SM miles
OF the tram line are already being laid.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

Recently Iamagno, the Italian tenor
and the greatest singer of the age, de-
string to leave for his children some
record of his genius, had made, upon
specially prepared plates for reproduc-
tIon in the phonograph, several rec
ords of his songs Two of these rec
ords have been preserved in museum
in Paris. The plates were made with
great care and are sealed in metal
boxes, containing also chemical com
pounds for their preservation. The
boxes are labeled and dated. One will
be opened so years from now and the
other at the end OF a century.
The Elbert County tribune., 1906-10-18

A negro who claimed to be 1O9 years
old is dead in Illinois. AS he never
boasted of having nursed Thomas JET
ferson he may not have exaggerated
his age, either.