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Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

A careful system of crop rotation Is not only to be commended from the standpoint of securing an increased yield from the land. but is also bene- ficial along the line of keeping in check a great many weed and Insect pests. Such rotation (and 1t should include clover) should be cardinal principle in the management of every well regu- lated farm.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

Nine times out of ten the Ill manner ed cur which chases. and barks at pass ing teams in the highway and makes an all around nuisance of himself isn't worth a continental when 1t comes to practical work out behind the barn.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

It is a strange inconsistency In the planning of things that we should have more butter to sell when the price is 15 instead of 30 cents and that Biddy should be willing to furnish more eggs good fresh ones, too-at 121a cents than at 25 cents a dozen The pure food bill will not tend to ease the con- ditions any. Bossy and Biddy are no respecters of prices and will keep on just the same.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

The whltish kernels which are quite frequently seen in the finest ears of Reid's yellow dent corn are said to be the result of the grudge held by Il neighbor a generation ago. who, to spite the originator of this fine type of corn. scattered white kernels In his field at planting time. Thus is nicely illustrated the saying. 'The evil men do lives after them"
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

A friend of the writer who lately had a mason figure on the cost of a concrete smokehouse found that 1t would cost completed 8 less than would the lumber that would be re quired for the same purpose. The fig ures opened his eyes and will doubt less cause him to figure with the ma son as well as the carpenter on q number of farm structures that he may need
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

A natural history student of consid- erable note refers to the poison ivy as a spiral climber on trees and other sup ports. We do not recall an instance covering a considerable period of years sn which the poison ivy followed the above habit. It Is a slovenly sprawler and not a graceful climber like the five leaved Virginia creeper and other vines which might be named.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

We have found nothing better than mellow earth for banking up the house, while it is about the first soil to thaw in the spring and can be used in the hotbed the latter part of March.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

In view of the fact that eggs al- ready range In price from 20 to 30 cents per dozen. 1t would be piece of good management to put down a sup ply for cooking purposes at least. A method of preserving that we have heard highly recommended is to i'm merse the eggs in boiling hot water for about ten to fifteen seconds, using some wire receptacle. This closes the pores of the outer covering and greatly increases their keeping qualities.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

A recent decision of the court of ap- peals at Kansas City will be of inter est to the fruit and produce trade. It was in substance that a railroad In its capacity as a common carrier is obliged to accept freight for shipment and be responsible therefor regardless of my plea 1t may make that 1t Is not in n position to carry the same. In this case a shipper asked to have a hog transported from one point to another- but the road refused 1t on the ground that 1t was already overloaded with business. The court dId not concur ia Its view. holding that the road must accept business whether 1t wishes to OP not
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06

The suggestion which has been made of changing the name of the county poor farm to the county experiment station and having its inmates O. operate so far as possible in making: the farm merit its new appellatiop along the line of carrying out some what in detail the work of the state experiment station Is q most excellent one. There Is no good reason why the destitute and unfortunate charges of the county should have continual reminder of their poverty in the name of their abiding place. while there Is very cogent reason why the mission of the farm should be experimental and practical as we'll as eleemosynary.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06
Indian Baskets

Special sale of genuine Indian make fancy and useful baskets in great variety. Your purchases for the Holidays taken care of and delivered at your pleasure.
Connecticut western news., 1906-12-06
BOOKS

Saturday, Dec. l, we will have ready our stock of New Books for the Holidays. All of the Latest and Best books at less than Pub
 fishers price. An early inspection will give you choice of the line. We can furnish any book published
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Was Distinguished Ex-Confederate {
 Mareng0 County.

Mareng0 County.
 Demopolis May 29.--(Special. )-The news was received here this morning of the death yesterday afternoon of Captain James |. Daughdrill. at his home at Spring Hill. seven miles south of Demopolfs.
 The deceased was an ex-Confederate soldier, and his death was the result of a wound which he received during the war, and which had frequently giv- en him trouble since the war. Only recently he was in this city under treatment, and seemed greatly improv- ed when he returned home week or tvn ago.
 He was sixty odd years of age, and had been a good, substantial citizen of Marengo county for many years.
 He leaves a widow and one son. James Daughdrill. The funeral took place today and the remains were laid to rest near Spring Hill.
 The entire community was grieved yestetday when the news reached the cry of the death of Prof. w. A. Me- I.eod at Mobile, as result Of the ac- cid. nt which occurred to him at the union depot in that city Saturday. Profess 1T Mcleod resigned the prin- cfpalship of the Demopolis Public Sc !ool ct year. after serving here in that .aracity for eleven years. during which time everything was eminently satisfac. orV to everyone, and the school, under his efficient work. was built up from a small beginning to one of the best in the State. He pur- chased a half interest in the Mobile Military Institute, where he was en- thusiastic over the bright prospects before him.
 A great deal of excitement was crea- ted here Sunday by a mad COW at R. P. Aliens place This Is the sixth COW MT. Allen has lost from this dis ease this year, and he Is at loss to know the cause The other five were out at his pasture and possibly may have been bitten by mad dog, but this one had been at his home in the citv for the past three months, with no possibility of having been bitten hv dog. No complaints have been heard from any one else of similar disease among cattle. Some people claim there is a certain kind of weed which, if eaten, will bring on this madness.
 Rochelle, the four and a half year oid srn of MT and Mrs. J. Gonzales, SsJ Sunday afternoon after a short illness of fever. and was laid to rest vesterday afternoon at o'clock. Fath- sr cronin. of Selma, was wired for and Conducted the funeral Another child | ef MT. and Mrs Gonzales is reported to | be seriously i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
BULLETIN
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AG-
 RTCULTURE.
reau, Alabama Section. fer the Week Ending Monday,
 May 9e 1906.
General Summary.


 The week. as . whole. was wet and un-- favorable for outdoor work. Rains fell over. the greater portion of ehe State on nearly every day, being most general on the 24th, 18th and 2sth. However in certain localities. notably in some northwestern and north-central counties where the rainfall was comparatively light good progress was made in farm work. The rainfall was gen. erally beneficial. though heavy to slightly excessive in some southeaster and south western counties and throughout the Ten nessee Valley. The average weekly rainfall for the entire State was 1.60 inches A slightly damaging hailstorm occurred in Shelby County on the 24th. The first half of the week was warm. with day temper atures of from s2 degrees to 93 degrees. The last half was somewhat cooler, with maximum temperatures as low as TO degrees in some middle counties, and night readings averaging as low as so degrees, At Fort Deposit Lowndes County, a minimum temperature of 62 degrees occurred on hte morning of the z5th. The mean temper ature for the entire State was 72 degrees, or slightly below the normal Considrably less than the average sunshine was receiv- ed.
 The following table shows the tempera- ture and rainfall at selected stations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30

Tie New York Commercial remarks that If President Roosevelt is suscep- tible of being taught a lesson. he will let his experience in steering the rate bill througl the Senate move him to leave thai body severely alone when if takes up the type of the Panama canal For serious discusaAon' It is safe fo say that tho President will do no such thinq strenuosity sometimes no putting stop to it's operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
AT HOW ARD COLLEGE.
-x--- Large Number of Visitors aI Com- mencement Exercises.

Large Number of Visitors aI Cona-
 mencement Exercises.
 Birmingham. May 29.-(Speciai. )-- A strong indication of the popularity of Howard College as, an educational institution is the increasing attendance upon the commencement exercises at East Lake. There are a larg number of out of town visitors present for the commencement. Many of these are the parents and friends of the students. the board of trustees, and others who are friends of the school.
 The Junior Speaking" occurred this morning in the college chapel. Four members of the junior class contested for the gold medal which was the prize for the winner.
 The order of exercises were as fol- lows
 Invocation-Dr W. B. Crumpton. of Montgomery.
 Piano Solo-Miss Bernard.
 Speech, "Opportunism H. Akin.
 Speech, The Message of the Great Arts"-H. H. Hagood.
 Duet Because I Love You, Dear Miss Carrie Wolff and Professor Cum ningham.
 Speech, The Prerequisite Conditions of a Poetic Age"w. s. Hendrix.
 Speech, The Nationalizing Power of the American SchooP'-A. E. Page.
 Piano Solo-Miss Gertrude Wood.
 Decision of Judges.
 Benediction-Rev. W. R. Ivey, of OK ford
 The committee of judges who passed upon the comparative merits of the speeches was composed of George C. Miles. of Montgomery; Hugh E. Ray. of Corinth. and J. F. Thompson, of Gen. treville The presentation of the med al and announcement of the winner was made by Mir. Thompson, and he stated in his speech that all of the ad- dresses had been of so high merit that it was with difficulty that the judges had been able to decide which speaker deserved the palm, After discussion he said, they had unanimously award ed it to W. S. Hendrix. The decision seemed popular and was greeted with enthusiastic applause.
 MT. Hendrix is from Sylacauga and this Is his third year at Howard Col lege. After the conclusion of the ex- ercises he was heartily congratulated by numerous friends and college mates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Southern District.

Barbour Batesville--Rains have occurred at intervals during the entire week-Geo Boyer.
 Coffee. Pink-cloudy weather prevailed during the week. The rains were ouita general--J. T. Dean.
 Conecuh. Bermuda-The first part of the week was favorable for outdoor work Showers prevailed during the last four dsyA Crenshaw. HonoravilIe--CooL cloudy weather prevailed during the week Show were frequent.-P. F. H. Roper
 Houston. Lucy-Ths rainfall was consid- erably above the normal and but little pro gress Is being made ip outdoor work.--A. L. Crosby. Mobile Grand Bay--BeneficiaI showers occurred from the 2lst to the 2tth.-Julius Schnadelbach.
 Monroe. Puryear--cloudy weather pre- vailed during the week. The rainfall was sufficient Dense fog prevailed on the morning of the 26th. .--AlonEo J. Lee
 Washington. Fairford-Generally fair weather prevailed during most of the week. Light rains fell on the 23rd. 24th and 25th. Max NJ. Schwarzauer
 FRANK F cHAFFEE.
 Section Director, Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
BURIAL OF VICTIMS
ToUART BROTHERS ARE LAID TO
Solemn Funeral Services over Bodies of Two Young Men Killed By Lightnfng sunday Attracted a Great Crowd.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau. Mobile. May 2s.
 John o'Donnell Touart and stephen Touart Jr., the two brothers who were struck dead by lightning late Sunday afternoon in field just north of the old Stein waterworks reservoir, were laid to rest side by side, In the Catholic cemetery today.
 The scene at the graveside was most solemn and affecting. The father and mother, sisters and brothers of the two young men, wept not alone in their great grief. Tn the vast cortege there was not a dry eye. The two graves were completely hidden from view by the many handsome floral tributes from friends. silently but sweetly at testing the love and esteem in which the two young men had been held
 A brief service was held at the fam fly home at 930 o'clock. Rev. Father Filan officiating. At 10 o'clock, in st. Mary's Catholic church the funeral services were held with a requiem mass. Rev Father Filan. the pastor. officiated, and in the chancel with him was Rev. Father Shaw of the Cathed- ral of the Immaculate Conception. Miss M McGettrick officiated at the organ and was assisted in the singing of the mass and other numbers by Mrs. Neill McCarron, Miss Dominique and Professor Malone. The offertory was Lead Kindly Light" and 'veni. Jesu Amor Mi. and for the recessionai Nearer, My God to Thee" l.. R. Ests requiem mass was used The address of Father Filan was from the text: .The Lord hath given and the Lord hath taken away. Blessed be His holy name"
 The following young men, compan- ions of the two deceased brothers, were the pail bearers: W. c. Dolive, J. H. Goodman, J. c. Cleveland. R. Pooiey. Louis Poo1ey, J. McKinstry, Henton and Tisdale Touart. A. L. Joseph and Charles T. Quina, J. O. Smallwood. J. Pollard. c. GeIbke, G. Eberlein and J. P Sweeney, Jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
r,r,.r.I os Arthur Moody.

Arthur Moody, the third White vfc- tim of Sunday afternoons disaster, was laid to rest yesterday afternoon in the Catholic cemetery. The service for the dead young man took place in St. Mary's Church. Rev. Father Filan of fciating. The same text was used for this occasion as was used this morn ing at the obsequies of his two com panions, the sons of Mir. and Mrs. stephen Touart. Many were the flo- ral tributes laid on the grave. The pail bearers were eight companions of the young man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
sIiddIe District.

Autauga, Vinehill-The first mart of the prevailed during the remsindep "f ths week and several showers occurrsd--J. M.
 Chambers Ruffalo--cooL cloudy weather prevailed during most of the week.--J. E
 chilton. Mountain creek--cool cloudy cial rains were received. and all outdoor work is progressing weiL-T. J. HsnAer- son.
 choctaw. Pushmataha-Ths past week was unfavorabls for outdoor work. owing te requent rains The average temperafurs
 DaIlas orrvile--Rains on the seth and zetn 12 retarded progress in outdoor work----
 Greene, BoIigee-Timely rains occurred this week. leaving the ground too wet for work The total precipitation was I.oa inches.-E. F. Bouchelle.
 Hale. Gallion--Cloudy weather and brislS winds prevailed during the first part of the week: Beneficial rains occurred on the 2ith
 Lowndes Calhoun-Warm weather pre- vailed during the first part of the week mum temperature was s1 degrees The to- tai rainfall was s3 inches-A. M. Troyer Perry, Walthalls--The week was cool 24th. Good progress is being made in out door work-R A. Hardie
 prevailed during the week. Light showers occurred on the 2bth.--J. F: Pullman.
 Russell. Heard-The week was generally east winds prevailed.-John E Bush,
 Shelby. Harpersville-Cloudy weather ure- vailed during the week. Rain occurred on companied with hail which caused .sisest damage.-R. B. Posey.
 Sumter Ramsey-The past week was gen Jenkins.
 prevailed during the week. light rain feIi on the 2Srd.-W. M. Walters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
,,,..,,,,a,,ou CRain or Melted snow.)

Average for the mohth 7 SU ,th nj of an
 Average number of days with 'Vi oi NH inch or more, l2 ,.,.a.,os u,as
 The greatest monthly precipitanon was Tbs 1YH least monthly precipitation was O.
 The greatest amount of precipitation re- corded in any 24 consecutive hours was 4 50 inches on 12-13th. 1884.
 The greatest amount of snSwfal ra reeoraSo 9fsnSo ins m to winter of lsS4-s5 only) was - inches
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Elected Omcers.

In order to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Captain Frank Rota. Sr., late president of the Italian Be- nevolent Association, the members met this morning and elected Mir. Angelo Arata president and to fill the vacancy caused by his elevation, MT. Joseph Muscatt was elected vice president. The association will enjoy compli- mentary banquet on Sunday, rendered by Hon. c. Lawrence Lavretta. It will be served at, the residence of Presi- dent Arata, No. 104 State Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Temperature.

Mean or normal temperature, " dss; oo7
 The warmest month was that or io'' The eoidest month was that of 1903. with an rhs hesf hisSest st temperature was 1Os deg on 2Tth, 1881. . - ae da0 en
 The earliest date on which first ''hillins frost occurred ip autumn, october ..z.t,t;nv,. frost occurred in autumn, November sth,
 Average date on which SfordS last ,,tb SliiinS "2Ss TbA latest date on which last "killins frost occurred in spring, April bth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Southern University.
Phone I4JO 0t

AlI the railroads In Alabama. Mis- sissippi and Florida have granted re- duced rates to the commencement exor- eises of the Southern university. JL>e 2-e. on the certificate plan. All per- sons attending should be sure to get certificates showing they paid full fare in order that they may return on one third rate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
U. S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURI
Weather Bureau.

aa years have been compiled from the Weather Bureau records at Montgomsrs. S nnrI fitions that have prevailed, during the month in question. for the above period or uaars hut must not be construed as a fore East of the weather conditions for the com ing month. o. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
MohiIe Grand Jury.

Hon. Harry T. Toulmin at noon to- day convened the IT. $. District Court for the purpose of completing the grand jury for the May term. owing to lack of a sufficient number an extra panel had to be drawn yesterday. Alter some delay the panel was completed as fol- lows:
 J. A. Walters, foreman; B. 0. Me- NeIIagew. i. Y. Moss, Charles Barclay. G. W. Salter. T. S. Moor. ST. J. IT. Samuels. James MoMahon. Jr., E.. B. Gaston, c. NJ. simmons. W. H. Ryrne, w. F.. Cammack. Samuel T. Barnes. T. Mershon, Edward B. Gale. H. w. Ray, Lafayette Porter. c. A. Teuselle. John Robbius Williams, Louis Gaile. Hough k. Crighton, E. ". Raff. Jake Meyer The charge of the court was exhaustive and dealt with all legal matters liable to come before the jury. Immediately after being charged the grand jury got busy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30

who are now in Berlin studying Ger man institutions. etc. have given the Emperor and Empress a number of most costly silks, ivory carvings, DOT eelain, lacquer and works of art.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30

the week. A heavy rain occurred on the
 Madison. Madison station--Partiy cloudy weather prevailed during the week. A maximum temperature of 92 degrees occur red red on the 22nd. l 10 inches of rain fell on the 26th--John Hertzler. Sr.. NJ D
 Marion. Winfield--Cool weather prevaiiea during the week. Showers were frequent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
MohiIn socletx News.

Commencement days are upon us and the graduates have sverytnlng Miss Nannie Bakers school for girls and boys held the centre of the stage. Today the Johnstone- -Trielgard girls are the toasts of the hour, and tomor- row the graduates of the Barton Acad- emy will be strictly Tt" The young ladies of the Johnstone-T -Thislgard school wound up their years work with a hop at German Relief Hall to- night. It was a gala. affair. as the voung hostesses had been most gen. erous with their invitations and most of them had been eagerly accepted. Dancing was enjoyed well into mid night. and if the life stretching before the pretty graduates proves as nap nv as this, the first hour of enamel nation. their fate is indeed an envia- ble one.
 The following invitations have been issued in the city:
 MT. Albert C.. Danner requests your presence at the wedding reception of his daughter. venetia Neville, and Mir. Robert stillweIl Bacon on the even ing of June 12th, at half after six o'clock, s2s Government street. Mobile, Ala.
 Little Mary Virginia Wolfe celebra- ted her fourth birthday this afternoon with a party for her diminutive friends at her parents home on Dexter Aven- sc
 Mrs. Cummings and Miss cloise Cum minrs of Chicago, who have been spending the winter at Biloxi. are vis- fling Mobile before returning home.
 The friends of Dr. George A Ketch- um-and that means all Mobile---will regret to learn that he Is seriously III at bis homo on Government street.
 The Newman Circle held social meeting this evening with the presi- dent. Mrs T. P. Norville. This was the ,IOss of the season Miss Aline Wilson. who has been one of +be belles of the winter season, will Iea:c Thirsi.y t"r aer home In Ken- lucky.
 Miss Anna Louise Morriss left to- aav for Birmingham to visit Miss Mat tie Falls.
 MT and Mrs. J. B. Waterman have returned from visit to New or- leans
 Miss Lucille Bizselle of Monroeville. Ala. Is spending a few days In the city.
 Miss Adine Elliott left yesterday for her home in okolona, Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
STATIONS.
Extracts From Reports of Correspondent, (County-Place.)
 Northern District.

Northern District.
 Calhoun. Duke-Warm, dry weather pre- vailed during the first half of the week A beneficial raln fell on the 25th.--J. L. Gil- bert.
 Cherokee, McKey-Cool, cloudy weather prevailed during the greater part of the week A much needed rain fell on the 25th. B. F. Mickey.
 cleburne. Heflin-The week was cool and cloudy. Several showers occurred.-c. E. Grower.
 Colbert, Riverton--The first part of the week was warm Rain Is needed. The ay- craze temperature was 72 degrees-E R. Nelles
 Fayette Pilgrim-Cloudy weather prevail ed during the latter part of the week. The temperature fas slightly below the normal. ". Savage.
 vorable for outdoor work A beneficial rain fell on the 25th,-M. M Duke.
 Jackson. Scottsboro--Cloudy weather pre- vailed during the week The mean tenn peratuZe was 73 degrees A rain of l. 70 Inches fell on the 25th-lrene Caldwell
 Lawrence, Moulton-Warm weather. ia vorable for outdoor work. prevailed during
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30

A LORD OF CREATION. Yes, indeed ne is. But he ie no IT. or c important in his line than we are in the Foundry line. We do our work as well as ne does or as well as anyone else does their work. When you need anything in the iiie of FOUNDRY work come and get our prices. If you have not already tested any of our work question any customer and they will tell you we can satisfy you.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Lomax RifIes CeIebrnte,

In German Relief hall last night at s:30 o'clock, the Lomax Rifles celebrat- ed their 23rd anniversary and the 21st anniversary of the May Drill in Mo bile and the 18th anniversary of the Washington Drill" A sumptnous ban auet was served. among the invited guests being honorary members Of the organization and representatives of the military of other days and those of the present period. Colonel Frank P Davis. the first captain of the Lomax Rifles. presided as toastmaster. Among the speakers were Colonel Price Will Hams, Jr.. Major John D. Hagan, Major Robert T. Erwin, Lieutenant Mccowan of the Rifles and representatives of the press. The function lasted far in the night.