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The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

list no time; he easily forced cne
mining property after another into
position where, its owners were glad
were eager-to sell all or part Of the
wreck of it "at fair price" to him
and -Roebuck and our friends" Ii
was as the result of one of these
moves that the great Manasquale
mines were so hemmed in by ruinous
freight rates, by strike troubles, by
floods from broken machinery and
mysteriously leaky dams, that / was
able to buy them "at a fair price,
that is, at less than one-flfth their
value. But at the time-and for a
long time afterward--I did not know,
on my honor did not suspect, what was
the cause, the sole cause, of the
change of the coal region from a place
of peaceful industry, content with fair
profits, to an industrial chaos with
ruin impending.
Once the railways and mining com.
panies were all on the verge of bank
ruptcy, Roebuck and his friends"
were ready to buy, here control for
purposes of speculation, there owner.
ship for purposes of permanent in
vestment This is what is known as
the reorganizing stage. The processes
of high finance are very simple-first.
buy the comparatively small holdings
necessary to create confusion and dis
aster; second, create confusion and
disaster, buying up more and more
wreckage; third, reorganize; fourth,
offer the new stocks and bonds to the
public with a mighty blare of trum-
pets which produces boom market;
fifth, unload on the public, pass divi-
dends, issue unfavorable statements.
depress prices. buy back cheap what
you have sold dear. Repeat ad in.
finitum, for the law is for the
laughter of the strong, and the public
is an eager ass. To keep up the fic-
tion of "respectability," the inside ring
divides into two parties for its cam
paigns-one party to break down, the
other to build up One takes the
profits from destruction and departs,
perhaps to construct elsewhere; the
other takes the profits from construc-
ton and departs, perhaps to destroy
elsewhere. AS their collusion is mere
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

Return to the good old times"
would you? Then rise on cold
morning and wash at the pump, pull
on a pair OF rawhide boots that rival
a tin can in stiffness, pull on a wool
en- shirt over your back and sit down
70 a bare meal with your three
legged stool dancing around on a slip
shod floor, eat corn pone and bacon
for a steady diet and labor IA hours
out of "a. Go without daily paper, a
fy screen, a mosquito bar, spring
mattress, a kerosene lamp; gee-haw
your oxen to market and sit on the
floor of an OK cart as you wend your
way to church or a frolic. Parch corn
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

that before the New Year dawned he
would ask her. He would be a blither-
ing fool no longer.
an ask her tonight" he announced.
Her mother was giving an informal
dance to watch the old year out. Not
less than 100 men would be there to
bribe the orchestra for extra selec-
tions. or prolonged numbers, which
they would sit out, or dance, with the
lady of his heart.
But" grimly. "I'll ask her. It's
quite simple"
In his steady tramp around the room
he knocked down a japanese fl ,
screen.
"In Japan they have go-between.
That must be a comfort"
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

etects from shadowy porches. They
had discussed life and love in cozy
corners, but the all-important words
remained uasaid. Every attempt to
speak them left him in a state Of
quaking disgust. At last he framed a
little speech that exactly suited his
needs. During all his conscious mo-
ments, yea, most of the unconscious
ones, he rehearsN@ it, with more or
less dramatic effect. Time and again
he had gone with the strength of Sam
son to present it; like Samson. he had
departed, shorn OF his strength by a
woman.
"Ah, but such a woman!"
She had eyes like violets-big ones
that spoke volumes; but it was Ian
guage he couldn't understand. so Ae
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

pealed forth their welcome to the glad
New Year, and the party. grouped with
mother in the midst, waited breath
lessly.
With a becc ming maternal tremor in
her voice. Mrs. Griswold announced
the betrothal of her daughter to Mr..
Thomas Wentworth.
In the still, small hours OF that New
Years mo-nirg, Tom switched on the
lights in his own room.
After all, 1t was not so very diff
cult, he murmured.
But just how easy it had really been
he realized when he picked up from
his desk the letter of proposal. prop
erly sealed and addressed. but unde-
livered.
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
Review Questions.

Times. How long did Jesus
Christ live upon earth in a body OF
flesh? At what date was Jesus cruci-
fed? How long did Jesus hang upon
the cross? How long did Jesus lie in
the tomb? 2. How long did Jesus
tarry on earth after His resurrection?
What is the date of Jesus ascension?
Places.-Where did Jesus speak the
parallels of the Virgins and the Tai
ents? Where was Jesus "anointed for
His burial?" 3. Where was the Lords
supper instituted? Where did Jesus
suffer the bitter agony? Where was
Jesus crucified? Whence did Jesus
ascend to Heaven?
Persons.-Who, at the temple, ques-
toned Jesus about the greatest COM
mandment? 4. Whose Offering at the
temple was commended by Jesus? To
whom did Jesus give the parable OF
the Ten Virgins? 3. Who anointed
Jesus at Bethany? Who partook of
the original Lords Supper? Who
slept while Jesus prayed in Geth-
semane? 6. What Jews sat as judges
OF Jesus? Z. Before what Roman was
Jesus arraigned? s. With whom was
Jesus crucified? 8. Who first saw the
risen. Jesus? 10. Who witnessed Jesus
ascension?
Teachings.-11. What is the quar-
tor's Golden Text? -. What have We
seen in these lessons to lead us to call
Jesus Wonderful? Is. In which of
these lessons has Jesus appeared as a
Counselor? IA. What did Jesus Him.
self say of His relation to the mighty
GOd?" Lesson 9. 10. What was ever
Jesus attitude toward the Heavenly
Father? Lesson 6. 16. How has Jesus
proved Himself "the Prince of Peace?"
L. What is the first great Command
ment? Lesson ]. 1S What duty is
enjoined by the parable of the Vir-
gins? 19. How are they rewarded who
diligently use their talents? What
work did Mary do in amounting Jesus?
90. Why should we observe the Lords
Supper? What is the best way to
prepare for coming trials? Lesson s.
21. Why do any despise and reject
Jesus? %. Why did not Jesus save
himself from the cross? "a. OF what
does Jesus resurrection assure us?
What is Jesus present attitude to-
ward mankind?
Review Questions for Year.
1. Where was Jesus born?
2. Give the date of his birth (Or how
long ago.?
3. What was His mothers name?
4. In what town did He spend most
of his childhood and youth?
5. What trade did he learn?
6. How old was He when He began
to preach?
z. Who prepared the way before
Him?
8. How many years did He preach?
8. In what country?
10. What was its chief city?
IL. Name it's three chief divisions
IL. How many apostles did He
choose?
13. Give their names.
IA. Name several miracles Jesus
wrought.
10. Name some OF His parallels.
16. Name a number of natural OBJ
jects He used as illustrations-as flow
ers, water, etc.
II. What great sermon did He
preach?
In the review pictures can be used
with great effect with the geogra-
ply. Around the picture of the place
can be gathered the pictures of the
deeds. the persons, the parallels, and
connected with the places.
The teachings of Jesus, both by
deeds and by words, can be brought
out by the scholars.
The temple was the scene OF many
of the deeds and teachings OF Jesus.
Let the scholars recall all the events
of that part of Jesus life which is con-
nected with the temple. and mark the
places in it where the events occurred.
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
II Ne7V Years
Resolution
BY /AAE CRAWFORD

He dimdence of
7 h o m a s Went
worth was disturb
ing to his souls
peace. For six
months he h a d
been vainly trying
to propos s e to
II e | e n Griswold.
Opportunities had
not been lacking.
Together they had
studied moonlight
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
Heard on tha corner.

What do you intend to do. tonight.
Jack?"
The same thing that have done
every New Years eve for the last ten
years"
What's that?"
Swear of, so thst | can start In
fresh tomorrow"
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
Fourth Quarterly
Review
Sunday School Lesson for Dec. 30. 1906
Specially Prepared for This Paper.

GOLDEN TEXT OF QUARTER
His name shall be called Wonderful
Counsellor. The Mighty Cod. The Ever
lasting Father. The Prince OF Peace
Isaiah 9:G.
The perfection of Jesus work.
TRUTH OF QUARTER.-Jesus the
perfect man and the perfect Saviour.
The Lessons Of thu Quarter.
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

and peas for coffee and use sassafras
for tea, and see how you like it.-Ar.
Iington Record.
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

A Kendalls, Wis, farmer had his
stomach cut out and is well again. He
will now begin at once to abuse and
overload bis digestive trw
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
New Year.

Every one cackles
And wrong retrieves;
This is the season
For fresh laid leaves
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

For Six Months, He Said, He Had
Longad to Tell Her-To Ask Her
continued his rehearsals. Now on the
last evening of the old year. pacing
back and forth across his room, he was
still rehearsing the speech with inter-
polations of the one New Years reso-
luton he had deemed worth while,
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
Z. ReeQ DcNnror

Let every lip he dumb.
The future beckons with
a smile,
And, bark! the for
ward drum.
Adown the pathway let
us so
With hope to be our
guide,
With roses strewn along
the way
The ugly thorns TO
hide,
The New Year comes
with joyous tread.
So greet him in his
pride.
The lessons we have
learned are safe,
We hold them in the
breast.
The hateful things are
all forgot;
Remembering the best.
Once more we fare along
life's path
And leave to time the
rest.
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28
THE NEW TER y

The year departs with
all his joys.
With all his hopes and
fears,
With all his losses and
his gains,
With all his smiles and
tears.
And in his place a smil-
ing lad
The brand New Year
appears.
The ancient figure fades
away,
Is swallowed up in
gloom,
With solemn tread we
bear him forth
And lay him in his
tomb,
Then turn to greet his
heir who comes
With red mouth like a
bloom.
Unfurl the flags and
start a song
To greet what Is to
come!
And OF the past and all
IL was
The Yale expositor., 1906-12-28

Football was a crime in England
during the reign OF Henry VII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02

ing In Nashville was enthusiastic in the belief In successful fairs at all points this year and each one report ed that good money had been made on the investments last year
 We were received cordially and we feel that everything was done for Montgomery that could have been done this year.
 We advised the association that we thought it was certain we would have a fair this year. but told them frankly it would be decided definitely within ten days, With this understanding they assigned us the sates. srss
 The gentlemen present expressed qualification that Montgomery was about to organize a Fair Association. A great many of them expressed their confidence in it's success. Some of them said they had never visited or enjoyed their stay anywhere more than at fairs held in Montgomery years ago. They were horse breeders and stock breeders and they will have exhibits here in October.
 T saw Mir. F. w. Garth, the veteran stock raiser of Huntsville, who has frequently visited Montgomery. He not only said he would be at the fair but he subscribed for stock In our ass sociation and expressed confidence In Montgomery having successful fair"
 Mir. Vandiver said that between $S6,- GOO and 237, 900 had been subscribed to the stock of the association. If the meet with reasonable suc- cess a meeting of the shareholders will be called for next Tuesday evening at the rooms of the Commercial Club Tor the purpose of organizing the asso- citation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
DATES FOR THE FAIR MONTGOMERY EXHIBITION FROM
 OCTOBER 22 TO 27. Messrs VandIver and Adams BIet With Representatives of Circuit ln Nashville Shareholders to
 Meet Tuesday Night.

W. F. Vandiver and Jesse Adams have returned from Nashville. Tenn, where they went to attend meeting of representatives of Southern Fair Associations with view to making arrangements for the annual exhibi- ton to be given in Montgomery by the Alabama Agricultural Association.
 Mir. vandiver said yesterday that the circuit had agreed on October 22nd to October 27th, as the dates for the Montgomery Fair with the underestimate ] ing that the local association had not Ibeen organized but with assurance that all of the stock in the association would be subscribed and that Mont gomery would ready for the fair.
 The meeting, MT. Vandiver said, was attended by representatives of all fairs in the circuit and Montgomery was ad- ion that the local association succeeds in raising he necessary funds to justi- fly holding a fair here.
 The circuit is composed of the fol- lowing fairs which dates were agreed upon: Guthrie. Ky, August 20-25; Murfreesboro. Tenn, August 27-Sep- tember 1 ]; NShelbyMlie. Tenn, Septem- 10-15: Huntsville. September 17-22; Florence, September 24-29; Columbia. Tenn. October 1-6; Nashville. Tenn, October SIS; Birmingnam. october 15-20; Montgomery, October 22-27; Sell ma October 29 November Srd.
 My information is" said Mir. Van diver that Atlanta. which is not yet member of the circuit, will hold it's fair october 10-20. winch will not con flict with Montgomery.
 MT. Adams and myself worked very hard to secure dates for Montgomery from October 18th to october 29th, in- elusive, which would have give us two weeks, but these dates conflieted so much with the dates Tor other fairs that we finally had to accept one week later and could secure only a six days exhibition. Probably this will be well enough for the first year. but we hope next season to claim our dates in time to commence earlier and continue long CT. make this explanation because so many of our people have expressed a wish to commence by october 18th.
 The circuit will extend to several points in Georgia and in Florida after our fair closes.
 Every member attending the meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
NEW BANK OPENS
RECORD OF DEPOSITS FOR FIRST
 DAY.
New knstitufion Headed by ". E. Holio- way Throws Open its Doors short ly After Subscription Books ,.
 Were Opened.

With a remarkable record for de- poslts on the first day of its career the Montgomery Bank and Trust Com. pany yesterday formally opened It's doors to the public at i2 Commerce street. The deposits throughout the day aggregated s167.542.64, among eighty four depositors The officers of the bank regard this as an exceptional aays business to begin with.
 The doors of the new banking house were thrown open at 9 o'clock yester day morning and were closed promptly at ? o'clock yesterday afternoon. A continual stream of citizens visited the bank during the business hours and the officers were kept constantly busy in receiving the visitors.
 Anticipating the opening or the bank. its President, W. E. Holloway. ordered stationery some time ago, and when business was started this morning, all the necessary equipment of sHch a banking institution was ready. There was no necessity for the bank to pur- chase new furnishings, because they purchased the entire outfit used by the American National Bank which was consolidated with the Fourth National Bank on New Years Day.
 President Holloway has ordered d large modern safe for the bank, and he will have the place improved in other respects. de and F. H. Logan, the cashier, worked until a late h~ur last night completing the first days business.
 The Montgomery Bank and Trust Company was organized more quickly probably than any other banking house of it's magnitude in the State. The subscription books were opened on Feb ruary lst, the bank was incorporated on February 2S and commenced busi- ness March ast.
 we have l53 stockholders which Is one of the longest lists of bank stock holders in the State,' said Mir. Hollo- way; "our bank has taken like wild fire and our people are enthused, I think 1t was remarkable how quickly the stock was subscribed, and 1t is cer- tainly an indication of the prosperity of Montgomery. It indicates that there Is lots of money in Montgomery seek ing investment"
 The officers of the bank are W. E.. Holloway. President; Meyer l.. Grief, Vice President; F. H. Logan, cashier. and J. W. Kelly, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
NnGRo TRInp To EsoArE.
Rode Away from Police station on a
 Hicycfe.


 Rode Away from Police station on a
 Bicycle.
 For attempting to escape from police headduarters on the bicycle Of Patroi- man Williamson at 8 o'clock yesterday morning, Henry Massingale. Birming- ham negroe, was yesterday lined $lo and costs by Recorder Baber.
 Massingale was one of lot or ten negroes arrested several days ago in freight car in North Montgomery while a game of craps was in progress. Charged with gaming, he was fined $lo and costs and had partly served out his time when he made the daring and al- most successful attempt to escape. Soon after he was convicted the first time by the Recorder, he was appoined floor hoy by the sergeant, as he was appa- rently a trustworthy negro His du- ties allowed him freedom, and he was frequently called upon to do errands'
 It is evident that he had been plan, ninr his escape several days, because only a few days ago he wandered away from the station about 5 o'clock in the morning, and it Is believed he deter mined later that the time was inappro- priate for him to make the attempt He was found about an hour later presuln-
 .n d g.acK of hay pt the city stables. ,,,
 Bicycle PatrOlmen RuSSetl sttu WI Hanson had come into the office Tor their usual half hours stay, and they had remained there nearly thirty min- utes. when it was found that the negro was gone. The bicycle patrolmen had left their bicycles leaning against the building at the foot of the stairway MassingaIe darted down the stairway and was off in a second.
 His disappearance was not noticed until the bicycle patrolmen went down the stairway to go on duty. Patrol man Russell readily found his wheel but the wheel of MT. Williamson was nowhere to be seen. It was then plaln, iy apparent that the negro had escapco on the bicycle.
 Acting Police Captain Oscar MeDade directed four mounted patrolmen 10 go on a search immediately for the negro and Patrolmen Russell and William son went to North Montgomery to LOOK for the negro. At o'clock they founo him on the bicycle in North Montgom- cry and brought him to the station. Charges of attempting to escape ana larceny of the bicycle were brought against Massingale.
 The negro said he had simply lntend- ed to go to his home over night anu return to the station the next morn ing. Do
 At the trial yesterday afternoon, Ke- corder Baber dismissed the case or lar ceny, but added $l5 and costs to the negro's time for the attempt 10 get away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
UNITED STATES COURT.
Judge Jones Heard PIeuaings for e10,.
 600 Damage Suit.


 600 Damage suit.
 The suit of ". A. Lane, as adminis- trator, against the Montgomery Water Power Company. to the amount of $10,- 600 for the drowning Of Henry S Ger many a negro employe or the defen- dants occupied the greater part of the first days session of the adjourned Circuit Court, which was opened yes terday. 7 Preliminary pieadings occupied near Fly all the afternoon, aud when the court was adjourned by Judge Thomas c. Jones. the pIeadinss were not yet |nompleted. It Is understood that the defendants would preAent demurrer when court reconvenes this morning.
 The dead man was drowned by fall ing out of n boat in the Tallapoosa river at Tallassee. while crossing the river with a number of other employees, on their way to work The conten- tion of the plaintiffs lawyer Is that the boat was overcrowded. this being due to fault on the part of the defen- dant.
 Six other cases were disposed of, five of them being dismissed. and one con tinued generally. The following cases were settled and dismissed:
 Hanover Bank vs W. B. Ststrunk. s. w. Marshall and Company vs. Min thorne Woolsey ct alA. R. M. Pierson vs. Pierson Lumber Company and Griel Brothers Company vs. L. l.. Turner. The case of Mack Bain. as administra- tor, vs. the Gulf Refining Company was continued generally. A motion was granted by the court Go dismiss the case of Henry Waldman vs. D. S. Troy ct als., for want of prosecution.
 The following jurors were drawn yesterday:
 J. P. Livingston, Troy. Pike; s. NJ. |Sledge. Roanoke, Randolph; B. l. Ward, IWetumpka, Elmore; Warren Payne, |Skipperville, Dale; c. W. Mcleod, Opp, |CovinEton; c. w. Caldwell. Brundidge, Pike: J. A. P. Baxley, Mountain Creek. Chi1tons w., H. Davis. Coleman. Lsowndes; W. B. Jackson. city; Bryant Flowers, Ozark, Dale; V. A. J. Ramsey, Eclectic, Fillmore.
 The marshal was instructed to sum mon sixteen additional jurors from the body of the district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
COMMITTEE TO MEET MR. MALLORY ISSUES CALL TO
 DEMOCRATS. On March i3 Executives of Party Will Decide in What Manner Chief
 Justice Will Be
 Chosen.

Hon. H. s. D. Mallory Of Selma, has Issued a call to the Democratic State Executive Committee to meet in Mont- gomery on March 13, to make provis- ions for the nomination of Chief Jus tice of the Supreme Court, and for the transaction of other business of im- portanoe to the Democratic Party.
 The formal call was yesterday for warded to Secretary John C. Pugh Of Birmingham, and notice of the meeting will today be forwarded to every mem Der of the committee.
 It win be remembered that at the last meeting of tho Executive Com mittee. the manner in which the nom inee for Chief Justice should be chosen was neglected. It was provided that the Associate Justices should be nom mated by convention but no stipula-l ton was made as to the head of the Supreme Court
 The face for Chief Justice promises to be&ene Of the warmest of the many races which will interest the people of Alabama for the next six months. There are two candidates already an nounced for this highest of the judi eial ofiices.
 The present Chief Justice. Judge Samuel D. lWeakley of Birmingham, recently appointed by Governor Jefkn 10 succeed Judge T. N. Mcclellan. de- ceased, will present his name to the people to confirm the appointment Of the Governor. The other candidate will be Judge John R. Tyson of Mont gomery.. Associate Justice of the Su- preme Court. and one of the best known jurists in Alabama. Judge Ty- son received immense endorsement for the appointment to the highest posi- tion on the Supreme Court bench and soon after the appointment of Judge weakIey was announced he announced his candidacy. Both Judge Tyson and paigners and the race promises to over shadow even that of tho gubernatoria1 contest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-03-02
WADE OLIVER TO DIE
GOVERNOR DECLINES TO INTER-
 FIBRE WITH COURTS SENTENCE.
Conecuh County Negro Who Killed His Friend VIII Be Legally Hanged at Evergreen
 Today.

Governor Jelks yesterday refused to commute the sentence of Wade Oliver, a negro sentenced to be hanged Tor murder today in Evergreen.
 A delegation of prominent white men of conecuh County yesterday waited on the Governor and the Pardoning Board in behalf of Oliver and argued for his life. The Governor, however after conversation with the Sherin of the county. decided that the verdict Of the court was just and refused to in- terfere with the execution of the courts sentence.
 Oliver was convicted of the murder of his best friend The negro. who will die at noon today. a few months ago in company with his friend went to a church in the county. Oliver was drinking and in mad state of intoxi- cation fired indis .rinaina.eiy into the crowd at the church and shot down his best friend.
 The Conecuh County deleeatton con- tended that the killing was without malice. The Pardonlng Board. how evAr. refused to interfere and the Gov ernor declined to commute the sent, euce