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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
FIRED ov WIFE.
Negro Enraged Recause Spouse Visited
 Sick Father.


 Negro Enruged Recauae Spouse Visited
 Sick Father.
 Columbus, Ga, Sept. 9.-(Specialo -- Enraged at his wife because she went to see her sick father, John Bailey, a negro. picked up his shot gun and fred point blank at his wife Ida Bailey, at the I.owthers place, In Lee County, Alabama.
 The shot took effect in the woman's body from head to foot, and several holes were shot through a hat she was wearing. While badly peppered, she will recover A warrant has been is- sued for Bailey.
 Wilborn Sheridan, a negro. lost his life while trying to, cross wacoochee Creek, in Lee County, Alabama, at a late hour at night, while the creek was badly swollen from rains. He and his mule and buggy were swept away. A companion jumped anc saved his life by swimming to shore. Sheridan and his mule were found the next morning a mile down the creek. The buggy was carried only short distance be- fore 1t lodged in the trees
 A mayor, clerk, marshal and several aldermen are to be elected at the ap- preaching election in Phenix City, Ala. It Is understood that there will be fifteen or twenty candidates, and lively politics is anticipated
 The Girard (Ala) public schools, and number of private schools in that city will open for the fall term tonor- row morning. Indications point to a large attendance.
 Master Walter Jones of Phenix City, Ala. s suffering great pain as the re- suit of recent spider bite on the arm The arm has swollen somewhat and while he will probably recover all right lis arm has been very sore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
CoMER MEN ANXIOUS.
Want to Have Convention Flight
 Quickly Decided.

Birmingham Sept. 9.-(Special)- Quite large humber of delegates to the Democratic State Convention which will be held in Montgomery, left here today with others to follow on the early train in the morning.
 The majority of the men who are now on their way to the convention, or already in the cityI look forward with much interest to the organization of the new state committee.
 The leaders of the Conner following are anxious for the convention to start and be over It is learned that these followers of the next governor are not pleased with the selection of B. B. Barnes of opelika for temporary chairman of the convention, but are willing for him to be permanent chair man of the meeting.
 As has been announced the Conner men are to make an effort to control the committee. While the business slated to come up at the convention is known and already some idea has been given as to what is likely to be done. no little interest is evidenced by those who are going to the Capital City and anticipations are high for an interesting meeting and trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
DISCUSS SERVANT QUESTION =
Columbus People Wrought Up By Im-
 pudent Negro DOmestics.

Columbus. Ga, Sept. 9.-AspecIal.)- Tn a published communication, a prom inent business man of Columbus urges the ladies of the city to have an experi- ence meeting at which the subject for discussion will be the unreliable and impudent negro cooks and other ser- wants.
 He says that the regro cooks have virtually formed a union in the shape of their societies. and when an impu- Gent servant is fired" she reports it to the society, and the employer Is practically boycotted. so that she finds 1t very difficult to get any servants,
 He thinks that the ladies of the city should deal with the servant problem in an organized. determined way. The gentleman says that recently his cook took a vacation and while she was gone his wife was in charge of the kitchen, with the result that there was saving of $40 to $50 in the grocery bill that month. His grocer made complaint, asking him why he was dividing his patronage with some other grocery kouse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
BUILD NEW HOME.
Gadsden Evening Journal To Erect
 Modern Structure.

GaOs0eM ENentn8 journal TO Erect
 Modern StructuFe.
 Gadsden, Sept. 9--(Special )-The contract has been let and the con struction will be commenced Monday morning, for a modern newspaper building for The Gadsden Evening Journal
 The structure will be located on Court street, opposite the City Park, which is one of the most desirable To- cations for such a building. It will be 125 feet long and will front twenty five feet on Court street. and two stories high. The first floor will have concrete floors for the heavy machinery. and the second floor will be used for the composing and editorial rooms.
 The front will be of stone. and the entire structure will be. finished in the most approved manner for the conduct of the paper. A perfecting press and many improvements will be added to the paper, which will make 1t one of the most modern in the State. The Jour nal outgrew its present quarters some time ago. and the new building is a necessity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
E,ovnh sncred Hnrp Singers.

Gadsden, Sept 9.-tspectall-The Etowah county Sacred Harp Singing Association held a convention at the court house Sunday which lasted throughout the day and was attended by a large crowd. The association use the old Sacred Harp singing book which has been in vogue in this section of Alabama and Georgia for the past fif- ty odd years. Every county has its association and they hold their con ventions during the summer months throughout this section of Alabama and northwest Georgia. The meetings are attended by large crowds which sometime run up into the thousands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
MILITARY MATTERS;
 GUARD OF ALABAMA
,...~est In Rifle Practice.
By D. w. McTVER.

Interest In Rifle Practice.
 Alabama was third to last or thirty ninth in the National Rife Mach at Sea Girt, N. J., in which there were enter ed teams from forty-one States. That is really not a discreditab1e showing for the Alabama team. when 1t Is ta- ken into consideration that its members have had no opportunity for practice and have not. many of them., fired shot for the past year, before theywent to Sea Girt.
 Theye had to be a beginning and the Alabama team, composed as it was of some of the most intelligent and enthu- siastic of officers and men of the Ala bama National Guard. will have learn ed much from their experience at Sea Girt, and will be enabled to give their different commands the benefit there- of With the ten thousand dollars a year which the government has given to the building and maintaining of rife ranges in Alabama. if wisely and tudiciously expended, there is no earth ly reason why every guardsman and every citizen in Alabama who wishes to do so, should not learn to shoot the /. Krag rifle and carbine. and the revol- yer. Ranges will be buiK at the most convenient and most accessible points in the State, and every facility and en- arrangement offered for practice, and at the next annual shoot Alabama will not be so near the tail en# in the score.
 A great deal of enthusiasm has been stirred up and much interest is being manifested and right here in this city there is no reason why there should not be one of the best ranges in all the States. and all who take an--interest can learn to shoot. Speaking of the re- vived interest in rife practice through out the entire country, The Army and Navy Journal has this most significant remark:
 "The rapid growth throughout the United States of interest in rife shoot ing is an encouraging sign that the military responsibility resting upon the individual citizen is receiving the se- rious attention to which 1t Is entitled. It is, moreover an evidence that the bogey of "militarism' which gives such fright to a few timid and minimizing ones, has no terrors for those classes of young Americans who would natur- ally be the first to he called to the col- OTIS on the approach of war. The fact that the great body of American citi- gems of proper age for military service evince an increasing interest in quail flying themselves in the first and in- dispensable requisite for efficiency as soldiers is the nations one compensa- tfon for the lack of large standing army
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
The FIns Art of MOthGrIng College Girls Is Morally and MsnialIy Perfected at Converse College, Spar
 tanburg, s. c.

It believes this to be It's mission among girls in whom tte home-loving And nome rnakIhE insttncts are peein- Halls wherein the home suggestions are ever kept uppermost, and shapes its course of training toward the per- feet type of the old-fashloned gentle- woman.
 The Daan of the oliege, who comes into closest heart-t0-heart relation with the girls is an ideal home-motheF 4n- deed, a charming Virginia lady of gen. tlest breeding. having grown dauSh- fers whose admirabla raising certifes her own motherly wisdom and expert- vnee 4n similar duties covering a pc. riod Of many years at Bryn Mawr and elsewhere The whole system Is epi- tomized in the provsrO. 'Yoa can't comma1d e girl to be womaaly, you must induce her" and the policy un- derlying the entire course ot instruc- ton tends toward and accompltshss the feat of educating Rlrl according % her tastes. not athwars them.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Birth Rate Declining Generally.

St. Louis GIobe-Democrat.
 In practically all Of the treat coun- tries of the world, the birth rate is de- clininG. It IS a world movement. and though France was a little earlier in revealing It thnn was any other great country, all of them are falling into line with her Coincidentany, however, with the falling In the birth rate is a decline in the rate of deaths, which nay preserve tha equilibrium in popu- lation. as 1t evidently does In FraRce. where the total of inhabitants remAns virtually stationary. Colncidentally, moreover, with the shfinkase in births comes an increase in the food supply of the world If Maithus were here !n 1906 ne would be compelled to revise his notions about the increasing pres sure of population on the means Of subsistence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
rto,rnh s.nh. Fun peIeeatlon.

Gadsden, Sept 9-(speciaI)-T Etowah County delegates to the State Convention at Montgomery left this afternoon over the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad and will be present at the opening full delegation will be present from this county. The Cher okee delegates came down Saturday and together with the Marshall County del- egation went on to Montgomery Sat urday night Much interest In being manifested in the organization of the convection and its final outcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
FACULTY MEETING.
One Additional Teacher for Normal Col
 lege at Florence.

Florence, Sept. 9.--The faculty of the State Normal College met yesterday for the first teachers meeting to ar range the details of the opening of school on September 1S
 One additional teacher. Miss I.ulie Powers, has been added this session and new department, vocal music, has been authorized
 The faculty is composed of: NJ c. Wilson, President D. $. Burleson, N M Parrish. Mrs. John R. Price, Mrs S. K Vaughn, Mss Revelly Miss McGure F. T. Nisbet, Miss Nettie Simpson, Miss Carlotta Burt, Mrs. Allen and Miss Lulie Powers. The examinations will cam mence tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Randolph Macon WOman's College
Eynchburg, Vfrrlnia

Chased by U. g. Commissioner of Eduea- toin as one of the fourteen "A" colleges for women in the United States Have added this year. besides four other build inga new dormitory to accommodate 100 more students-givins, in all homes for nearly 800 in residence There are now vacancies. for forty students who want tho best facilities Endowment reduces cosa to $500 q year for full literary course. Four laboratories. astronomical obssrva- tory, gymnasium, fifty acres of campus. Application should be made at once to
 wM. W. SMITH, A. M.. LL.D., Pres 1.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Killed by Exnloaion.

Birmingham, Sept. 9.-(SpeciaIJ- William Forrest and Earnest Smith. both negroes, are dead as the result of an explosion at the power plant of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Comp8ny. The men were scald- ed to death, they dying early this morning. a few hours after the acci- dent. The negroes lived In Birming ham and their remains will be inter- rod Anr1nnrrnNu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Low RATES

LOUISVILLE AND NASHVILLE LOUISVILLE, KY, and RETURN s14.DO
 Account Southern Reception to Will liam J. Bryan. tickets will be -old September 10th and 11th. limited for return September 18th.
 For particulars apply to c. L. WOLF. T P. A. Union Station, Mont- 1omery. Ala Phone s54 adv-5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

squad. Hard practice has started and it is a hard matter to decide who are the best qualified for positions on the eleven. Every man who played with Condor's team last year Is in this years squad. and it is believed the team will be a winner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
 ArftcIea of War

It is fact that many of the Articles of War are out of date and inapplic- able to the present conditions, and there is much need of a general revision. The New York Tribune says that "it is pro- posed by the President to have the ar ticles of war amended. His attention has been called again to the antiqui- dated character of the articles, which. save for some minor changes made from f'- to time, are practically the art more than a ce " ago.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Fortify the Posts.

Major-General Greely believes that measures should be taken to fortify all the more important ports on the Pa- olhc coast. He says: '"The importance of the Pacific Ocean as a probable fac tor fin the strategy of future wars " ould seem to indicate the necessity for fortifying in the most complete manner the few great harbors on this coast. As far as supplements and armaments ars concerned, the coast forts are now in a satisfactory condi- tion, but in the installation of search lights. position finder stations, commu4 nications and permanent fire-control systems this coast has been compara- lively neglected. Temporary exped!- ents have been resorted to and fire con trol and Are direction worked out in the best way practicable under the cir cumstabc css. It Is understood that the Chief of Artillery is carrying out a comprehepsive scheme, and that the various sdpply departments, whose du- ties are connected with the installation of systems of fire control communica- tion, will carry out, as quickly as money is available, his recommends tions.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

Colonel T. Sidney Frazer of Union Sprsngs, chief of engineers on the Gov ernor's stan spent day here last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
ALABAMA AGRICULTURAL FAIR.

Several of the most valuable cOnces- sIons are for snle--main Cafe, Lunch Stands, Lemonade and Ice Cream vriv- ileEesJ many choice locations yet open. Apply nt office of Association, 4O I-2 Commerce St. J. c. ADAMS,
 2t Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

The Montgomery County delegates are requested to meet at the office of Steiner. Crum and Well at 9:SO o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

Colonel Fred S. Biackmon of Annis- ton, also a member of the Governors stan was here one day last week. He has been re-nominated for the State Senate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
NAlnnaaA An rrnis.a

Wanted to Enlist.
 Press dispatches tell a story which shows that when a robust American boy resolves to enter the United States navy he will not allow ordinary ob- stacles to stand in his way. It appears
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
King Edwards Horaa In Missouri.

Kansas City Journal.
 King Edward of England has order the royal show at Kansas City next month The string Is now In Canada. Kansas City will be the only city In the United Sta.os where they will show Other cities wanted the string. but Ed said. No" And Kansas City must thank a Kansan for securing t the great honor. IT. A Heath editor Ot cut the mustard with King Edward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

Lieutenant George H. Todd. Jr., -c< Battery B, is out again after an Ill., ness of several weeks and is being warmly greeted by, his comrades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Absence from InspectIon.

H cent of the National Guard in the various States were absent from inc last inspection, and the War Dcpart- ment is industriously endeavoring to ascertain the cause for this. as it cannot be understood. why. with inc notice that is always given, that prac- tically all of the membership of the Guard cannot be present at least once a year.
 I am at loss to understand why A Captain and his Lieutenants. with at least months notice in advance, can not have all the membership of their company present at inspection. It does seem that nothing but Providential causes should prevent their being present. The annual inspection will begin in January and with a new AdJutant General would 1t not be good timeNto turn over 6 new leaf and make clean record? sThe Captain might devise some plan to get his men interested and see to 1t that every one is present at inspection. It Is not too early to begin now to impress the inns portance of this matter upon the men and let it be understood that there is to be absolutely no excuse for ab- sence for the next inspection.
 The efficiency of the National Guard is gauged pretty much by this stand ard. and I do not see why the men cannot be gotten out on this annual and most important occasion of all the year.
 The Regimental, Battalion and Squadron commanders might take 1t up with the company. battery and troop commanders and get 8 per cent. in attendance at the next inspection that will reflect upon the organization of this State. It can be done with a little extra time and effort and 1t is well worth it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

that such young man applied to Lieu-l tenant Commander Charles H. Harlow, |. s. N., in charge of the navy recruit ing station, Pittsburg and signifled his desire to enlist. He was a bright young fellow and in perfect physical condition, except that he had six fingers on each hand. That barred him. and as pleasantly as possible the comnnan- Ger explained that under the rules of the navy department he could not be accepted. The lad was seemingly downcast, as he went away, anu the commander thought no more of tho matter until few weeks later. when the young fellow walked into the re- eruitins station and again applied Tor enlistment. Removing the light wrap pings from his hands, he proudly show ed the scars. now nearly healed, where the superfluouss digits mad been re- novcd. He had gons to the Homeo- pathic Hospital and had the fingers an- Tutated. They were always in the way, anyhow" he said. As there was nothing else that stood in the way of the boy becoming assailor if he desired he was accepted and the oath adminis- tered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10
Pernonnl Mention.

Adjutant General Wm. w. Brandon has been nominated in the Democratic primaries for the office of State Au- ditor and that means his election, hence in January on taking up his du- ties as Auditor the National Guard is to be deprived of his most valuable services as Adjutant General. He has filled the position of Adjutant Gen. eral since 1896, having been first ap- pointed by Governor Johnston and successively by Governors Sanford and JeIks, and by his efforts ne has brought the Guard to the very highest degree of inefficiency. His services are fully appreciated by the rank and file, and although they did not like the idea of giving him up as their com mander, yet they rallied to his sup- port in his recent race for State Au- ditor and ,yvherever the boys were To- cated the vote will show the good work they did, General Brandon is fond of the military and 1t can be safe- ly asserted that his interest will not lag. but that the organization will at all times have his best wishes and the benefit Of his long experience and valuable information will be at It's disposal at all times and his wise counsels available at all times.
 Among the names prominently mem tioned for the office of Adjutant Gem eraI are those of Colonel R. B. duMont, of Mobile, the present head of the 1st Regiment; Major c. L. Ledbetter, or the Birmingham Battalion of the Sra Regiment; Ex-Colonel E. H. Graves or the End Regiment; Major Bibb Graves of this city, who was at one time a member of General Clark's staff. and who has always taken an active tn- terest in the militia. That there will be others it Is certain, who will be mentioned, but it Is not yet known who will really be applicants for the position. This is one of the very first as well as one of the most important positions to be filled by the new Gov ernor, and that he will make wise and suitable selection there can be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

John R. Cantelou, most modern and successful farmer of this county! Is the color sergeant of the Artillery Battalion and the efficient and prompt manner in which he discharged. his duties in the recent camp at Mobile was fa- vorably commented upon by visitors and officers and men of the entire battalion. He takes a deep interest in military matters and is zealous and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-10

faithful in the discharge of every duty.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-07-27
4ow LINCOLN oLlMeaDs

A T,onr.. HARD Path 20 Reach q '6SOa,
Zee ue6Ors the. Supreme Court iui
The lawyer who works his Wy HuP
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Justice of the peace TO a $5,oeoifee be-
fore the supreme court OF his estate has
a long and hard path to climb. Lincoln
climbed this path for .twenty-dEe Ee9;4lrs,
with industry, perseverance, PatteneeT
above All with that self. control an9
keen sense Of right and wrong which
always ,ciesrly traced eae dividing hne.
between biz duty to his client and bis
duty to society and truth. HIS perfect
franknees OF statement assured him the
eonndeace Of Judge and Jury In 7eTeES'
argument. EB habit of-fuIIy admitting
tbe weak points In his case gained hina
thetr close attention TO bis strong ones,
and when clients brought him question:
Able, naSas bis advice was always not
to bring ellt .-'Hr
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fered him such n case; there Is no reas
gonabIe doubt that can gain your cass
for you. can set a whole neigh Dos
hood at loEgeFheads: can distress
widowed mother and her SIX fhtheriess
children ana thereby gain for you S0on
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me, as much to them as II does TO 'yoH
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You seem a s9rIShtly, energetic mnn. J.
would advise you TO try your hAsss q
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t4frfcks" OF the profession. though he
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decd by others &c never hiowihgIS
undertook case N which Justice was
on the side of his opponent. That same
inconvenfeht honesty which prompted
him In his 5toreksepinG days to close
the shop ana go IN search OF d wonat
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ounces OF TEA while weighing out her
groceries made It 1inposs'ole for him te
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his associate 1.-THE man Is guilty! You
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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1906-07-27

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ter Is three to I'VE inches, but aWay
back In tertiary times there were o5s'
ters in California that bad shells tnir
teen inches long and seven or eight
Inches wide. The animal and Bhelt
doubtless weighed fifteen or twenty
pounds, since the shells were I'VE incb
.es thick. These oysters have long been
extinct. but their fossil SD ellis are abun
dant. II the oyster farmer could pro
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now and the Rlvor were good In pro
portion to It's size we would be most
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