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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
LEASE AN ARSIORY.
Eufaul.. Rife. .:.-.ss Baggage oenmotlo

EufauIas Rifles Engage CommOdiOua
 and Handsome Quarters.
 Eufaula, Dec 28-(SpecIaI )-Capt K R. Mckenzie and Lieutenants P. A. Sapp and A. M. Mcdowell of the Flu faula Rifles signed a contract yester- day leasing for a period of yesrs the entire upper story of the building ad- joining the Masonic Temple, which will be converted into an aFmory to be used by the Eufaula Rifles. The company is imbued with much enthusiasm and the deal will supply long felt want
 H. B, Keith of the local tribe of Red Men of the city. has just completed a beautiful painting which will be pre- Sented to the tribe at an early day as 2 token of his regard. The painting is an emblematic one and consists of an perched on top with outstTetched wings. On the breast of the eagle the letters which are the principal sign of the order T. O. T. E.. stand out In hold relief.
 The tomahawk. the bow and arrows the war club. the scalping knives. and every emblem known to the order are clearly brought out fin suitable angles those used by the order and altogether the design Is unique and decidely arr tlstic It Is intended as an ornament to adorn the walls of the wiRwam and one. Mir. Keith will be remembered as the Grand Guard of the Wigwam of the Great Council of Alabama
 , It was learned here today that the vacant lot on Eufaula street, just north nf the old Cowikee warehouse. is to he embellsshed with handsome brick building which will he used as print ing establishment and school supply
 Miss Serena Brown entertained at cards yesterday afternoon in honor of Miss Fannie Shorter. who is attending the Lucy Cobb Institute at Athens. Ga, b,,t vyho Is spending the holidays with her fathers family Col. E. $. Shorter, The Joi De Vie Club of the city attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
Young People of Marion County speH
 Merry YWletRde

Young People of Marion County Spend
 Merry Yuletlde.
 Hamilton, Dec. 26.-(Special. )-The young people enjoyed an entertainment at the residence of Mir. and Mrs c, Northington Wednesday evening.
 Little Miss Margie Thorn entertained her little friends at the home of her parents last night. Misses Gerthie and Carrie Winsett gave a party to their friends last night.
 Prof. H. O, Sargent has gone to Mont Romery to attend the Southern Educa- tional Association
 Mir. and Mrs. Jessie Couch of Winfield are visiting their sister Mrs, Judge
 e D. Mitchell has gone to Guin and other railroad points.
 MT. and Mrs. William B. Stokes of Auburn are visiting their mother Mrs. G. N. Stokes
 J Y. Miller, an old resident of this county. has sold out and will seek a new home In the West.
 Gus and Cal Pearce who formerly liv- ed here but now make their home in oklahoma,. are spending the holidays with relatives
 Mrs. Warren Guyton of Walnut Grov Texas, Is visiting her father, Rev. John W. White. She is accompanied by hel daughter, Miss Willie, and her son, Calvin Mckenzie of Dangerfield. Tex. as, and John Mckenzie, of Warriorf Ala, are here.
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$7.74S.221,Ss4. or by $1,062.7s2,46s. It must be remmbered that this vast in- crease is partly accounted for by the operation Of new assessment laws in and by some property. as realty in Mississippi, being reassessad for the nfst time In seven years. But the to- tal increase in the year is only s351,- o62,g14 less than the total increase, Sl,- 4l3.SA5,S77, btween 1900 and 1905, in which period the average annual in- crease was only $2S2,769 075 The iri- crease between 1905 and 19fs was $S07. llS,s56 greater than the increase. $755, ,66S.S07, between 1890 end 1900.
 Tn some of the States assessed val ues represent only a third Of the true valuess and in others from forty per values, For For ali ii rt fourteen % 'so soutbeTn sera States the total assessed value stands for about forty per cent of the true value. On that basis the true value of es $l7,4e0,00o.0o0. Tn iS60 the true value of property in the whole coun- try, including the South. was only $I6, . 16O000.00O. The increase in real approximates ss.s5s. .sss.i5s. 'H wSieh en means an increase at the rate of about $7.2s0.000 day, including Sun . days and holidays.
 during the year has been in the shape of railroad construction that has brought the total mileage of that sec- tion up to 64,000. A careful review of this construction shows 3,O55 miles completed and 4,2OO miles construction planned for 1901 The estimates for 1907 do not, as a rule. Include figures for new corporations that have not be- gun construction. but in a very few instances. where the work is practl- cally assured, the are taken note of. Moreover. in some cases old companies will undoubtedly build more line next year, for instance. the Southern Rail- way, but they are not ready to an- nounce their plans and, consequently.
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their projected work cannot be noted i. Tn amount of electric railway built is small. being about only 100 miles for 1908, although there are several pro- 1ects of note in prospect for 1907, and fin this variety of construction record is made only of track that will be used for both passenger and freight service, street railways not being in- cluded
 "A peculiarity of railroad construc- tion during 1s0s is that Texas and States in the record of line built, but Arkansas is close behind them. Texas is away in the lead with a total of S10 miles (she had only about 800 miles in 1905) Louisiana second with All miles, Arkansas third with 2S2 miles. Mississippi fourti with 2S2 miles, Georgia fifth with 22e miles, West Virginia sixth wi h 215 miles, Virginia seventh with 1s2 miles, Flor ida eighth with 154 miles and Ala bama ninth with 1O2 miles. Construc. has sIacked off considerably in the last year or two, but it has developed rap- idly in both Louisiana and Texas, each of which promises to make a high record next year. In fact. the outlook for 1907 indicates that very active work will be done. The States pro- 5ecting over 100 miles of line are Tex as. S34 miles; Florida, 503 miles; Mis- sissippi. 426 miles, Georgia. All miles! miles! Arkansas, 263 miles; Alabama. West Virginia 160 miles. Tennessee. l51 miles; Kentucky, 132 miles; In dian Territory. 12S miles; South Caro- lima, 11S miles"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
NEWS or GREENvILLE.
nutler County Town Has Had Man
 Chriatmas Entertainments.

Butler County Town Has Had Many
 Christmas Entertainments.
 Greenville, Dc. Especial. )--J A. and W. M. McGehee have gone to Rutledge to attend the funeral of their brother. John McGehee. who died Tues day at Sanford. MT. and Mrs Wiley Scafe. Cecil McGehee and Miss Alkaline McGehee have also gone. leaving here by private conveyance.
 Miss Ruth Dunklin was ho3tess at an enjoyable party given to her young friends Tuesday evening. Miss Anne Mckee was given phantom party last night, and tonight Miss Janie Leh- man entertained the feature of the evening being Christmas games
 The pupil of the Christian and Baptist Sunday schools were given churches Tuesday evening. and last night the members of the Episcopal Sabbath school had a similar pleasure.
 Mir. and Mrs. Robert c. Sackhoff u' Pensacola have been enjoying the yuletide with Mayor McMullan and family.
 Miss Elizabeth Simpson. who teaches at Brewton,, is spending the week with her sister, Miss Cornelia Si1,pson.
 Mrs George Kerr Armes and little son of Birmingham are visiting rela- tives. and after a few weeks will go to DeFuniak. Fla, where Mrs. Armc5 will be the guest of her sister. Mrs.
 selwyn smith and Kenneth Kirkpat- rick have returned to Mobile after a short visit to the home follis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
Crescent Club German.

The dancing hall at the Elks Home presented a brilliant and lovely scene on last evening with its elaborate yiiletide decorations, the occasion being the Crescent Clubs Christmas eerman. Festoons of bamboo and red bells were draped down the sides of the room from the chandeliers while from the large chandelier In the center of the room hung large red bell.
 The staSe was also decorated with ropes of bamboo and bells and banks of holly while in the center oS 1t stood a large Christmas tree, beautifully adorned with giittering tinsel, horns. whistles. Japanese Christmas stock ings, and lighted by innumerable red and white candles. The dance began about half past nine o'clock, with a march, led by MT. A. J. Atkins with Miss Bessie Morrisette as his attractive partner.
 During part of the march the electric lights were turned of, the hall heinz lighted by the candles on the ChrtstmRe tree, which cast a soft. pretty glow over everything. There were present about fifty couples and many society stags and 1t was the wee small hours of the morning when ''E5omc, Sweet Home" was played, and the Voiy enjoyable dance was brought to q. cioae. Many visitors were present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
AGED WOMAN DEAD.
Mrs. F. N. HuR Passes Away at O.
 Years of Age.

NeuRH or Age
 Columbus. Ga. Dec, 2S .--(Special ] Mrs. E. N. Hun. aged 91 years, die6 Wednesday night at her home sever al miles west of the city. in Alabama after an illness of two or three weeks.
 Her first husband was Thomas Bldn- chard. who was 8 prominent citizen of Harris county, Georgia. He died in 1850, and in 1858 sne married Danl"l Huff. who has since passed away. She is survived by two sons, Captain Thomas F. Blanchard and William R. Blanchard of this city. and dauei- ter. Mrs. Thomas F. Woolridge, of Russell county, Alabama. ~.~.~
 Professor F.. A. Threadgin died yes terday afternoon at his home in G. rard. Ala, after having been in li' health for some time. ell was an or dained minister and for fifty-eieh' years had been member of the Bap- list Church, but several years ago r. tired from active ministerial work on account of his feeble health and for 7 number of years was a school teach ar in Girard A son, Mercer Chreadgill and a daughter Mrs. George C. PoT- ter of Girard. suvive him.
 Jlm Johnson. negro. attempted to cross the track In front of fast Cen tral of Georeia passenger train near Girard Ala. last night and was TUT over and Glied. The train stonoed and brought his body on to Columbus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
RODE BLIND BAGGAGE.
Negroes Escape from PenItentlaRy
 Jefferson City

Negroes Escape from PenitentlaRy ae
 Jefferson City.
 St. Louis. Dec 2S.-Three negro con victs working at prison power house, just outside the prison walls at Jefeer- son City, made their escape last night and rode sixty miles toward St. Louis today on the blind" baggage end of . Missouri Pacific passenger train.
 The passengers were panic stricken when it became known that three con- victs in prison garb were on the train It was feared they would attempt to rob the train and passengers. The me- groes were driven from the train at each station by the train crew but as 6 start was again made, they would get back on. At Kent they finally left The negroes are Henry Ingram, two years from St. Louis; Samuel Thomp- son, St. Louis, five years, and John Higginbotham, Jefferson City, two years. The negroes were trusties and escape was not difficult for them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29

ed in body. and the occasion was crowned with delicious refreshments. Miss Louise Toy won the prize.
 Miss Ada Carr. of this city and R, F. JoSlin, of Atlanta, were married at the home of the brides parents, yester- day afternoon. The couple left on the evening train for the home of the groom. where in future they will re- side. The bride has many. warm friends m the city, who will wish her much uninterrupted joy.
 Charley Pou, a well known negro, who lost a mule a short time ago, re- covered the animal today and succeed. ed in having the thief, a negro. lodged in jail. W. F. Russell, postmaster of 4he city, also lost mule last night, which was stolen from his lot near the city. and has not yet been able to run
 G. ,C. Mclean. formerly in charge of the express office at Ozark. has sue. ceeded the late J. E. O'Brien in the management of the company's omce here, and has entered upon his duties Mr Mclean and his excellent family will receive warm welcome from the
 What ever may be the outcome of the dispensary movement, which was recently voted favorably by the citi- zens, 1t is known that three of tho Ave saloon men of the city have deter mined to secure license and continue until they are driven out by more
 This too. in the face of the fact that at inc last session of the Council the tax on bar rooms was raised from i've to eight hundred dollars. The Leglsla- ture will convene next month, when action will be taken based on the vote of inc citizens praying for dispen- sary. but as to revoking the license, or when the dispensary will go into effect Is a question that will have to be dee
 The children of the St. James Epis- copai Sunday School enjoyed Christ mas tree, which was Furnished by the parishoners at the home of MT. and Mrs ". I,. EcCormrk last nigL' Af- fsT a pretty song servlce, q prayer wa offered and gifts were distributed snonE the children. which embraced daintV little souvenirs and fruits and SsnSv of every description. George Whitlock distributed the gifts in T pleasing way, and the occasion was en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
MoTRE DAME LApY,s APPEAL

To all knowing sufferers of rheuma. tism, whether muscular or of the joints sciatica, lumbagos, backache, palms iE the kidneys or neuralgia pains, to write to her for a home treatment which has repeatedly cured all of these tortures. She feels it her duty to send it to all sufferers FREE. You cure yourself at home as thousands will testify--Iio change of climate being necessary. This simple discovery banishes uric acid from the blood, loosens the stin- eued joints, purifies the blood, and brightens the eyes. giving elasticity and tone to the whole system. If the above interests you, for preef address Ind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29

ny. During his stay in Selma Mir. Ritter has made many friends who are sorry to see hife leave the city and who hope that he till meet with suc- cess wherever he aces.
 MT Ritter has been in he hotel bus- mess Tor a number of years and dur ing his life has travelled practically all over the world. He has been in every state in the Union and every country tn Europe and many In Asia and Afri- ca. He was in Panama some years ago when the French government started to dig the fsthmian canal, which the united States Is now at work on. Tn his possssion he has sever Il hundreds nf photograpas which he took of the work on the canal at that time and other interss ing scenes.
 He Is a fluent taiker and in a most graphic way tells many an interesting story of his travels. Mir. Ritter is q first class hotel man and after a visit to Germany an@ France will return to the unlted stafes were he will make his futlire home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
SWORD OF JOHN PAUL JONES
 RESTS IN THE NAVY LIBRARY

Burr, after marrying Joseph Afston, a wealthy and talented young planter of South Carolina, who In after years be- came Governor of the State. presented the sword to Judge Matthew Davis. in Charleston. who gave 1t to Rev. Dr. Ducachet, Philadelphia. The latter gave 1t to Commodore Summerville Nicholson and the commodore gave 1t to its present owner, Commander Nich- olson
 It is thirty inches long, beautiful in design, very strong, highly tempered and still very mild.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29

was spreading all over my body and limbs. Before l had used one bottle of Cuticura Resolvent, together with the Ointment, my sores were nearly healed over, and by the time I had used the third bottle, I was entirely well. had good appetite and was feshier than ever was. To any one who has any skin or blood disease I would honestly advise them to get the Cuticura Remedies and get well quicker than all the doctors in the State can cure you" Mrs. M. E. Falin,
 May l9, 1905. Speers Ferry, Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
SELMIANS THANKED
RECEIVE ANSWER FROM LETTER
 TO PRESIDENT. dk
J. J. Babeock and W. c. ". AIbrftten Write Roosevelt Cenmending His
 stand Taken in DiseharGtng
 Battalion of 25th InTansry.

selma. Dec. 2s.--Messrs. J. J. Bab- cock and w c. W Albritten wrote and mailed a letted to President Roosevelt congratulating him upon the stand which he had taken to the dismissal of the negro soldiers Tn the 2Sth Infantry. Last night they received an answer to the letter when they had addressed to the president. The letter to President Roosevelt was as follows:
 Please allow two old Confederate followers of Robert k. Lee, the SoutiIfs greatest chieftain, who followed him Throughout his memorable campaign in Virginia; who live at the homes of Pettus and Morgan; who cherish the son and Atkins, men who followed you in the Cuban campaign and who have so freely praised you as their commander. to thank you and commend you on your message to Congress on the 18th. inst, relating .to the. dis fantry (Colored).
 We were reared among negroes and know their characteristics; you were right in this particular instance quo should be commended by those who like to see the right thing done at the right and proper time and In the right way. We have ever been true and tried democrats. but If the republican party continues to come to our views. as you have done. there is no telling what the future may bring forth"
 Mr. Babcock last night received an answer to this letter which was signed by Secretary Loeb. The answer was IS follows
 The letter of the 20 instant signed bv you and Mir. Afbritten has been receiv- thank you for writing. He is glad you liked his message"
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Washington, Dec 27.-In praeti- rally the same condition as when it was used by it's distinguished owner, the sword of John Paul Jones. now rests In the library of the Navy Department, where it has been placed by Comman- der Reginald Nicholson.
 It Is believed that the weapon orig snally was given to Jones by tho North Carolina family of that name at the time he changed his own name in compliment to them. The sword was given by Jones to Theodosia Burr, daughter of Aaron Burr. Theodosla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
rn Honor of Mics sarausa.

Mrs, Aaron Maas delightfully."- enter tained on yesterday afternoon at 8 of Kentucky The apartments used were tastefully decorated with holly and bamboo. Euchre was nlayed at six tables and three prizes were given. The married ladies prize. a lovely box of candy. fell to Mrs. I.Jscnbaum of Indiana, the young ladies p~ize. a. book was presented to Miss Strauss, and the consolation prize. a daf ity cup and saucer. fell to Miss, Maud Schuster. After the games delicious refresh- Yaenfs we re served.
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lemon that caused the trouble in the garden of Eden
 Professor Oliver N. Johnson, of the Leland-Stanford University. Califor- nia. who has made a special study of tropical fruits, has been appointed to lead the discussion. He insists that there were no apples in the garden ef Eden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
pohN, rbepreIcb OmcIntcd.

Columbus. Ga. Dec 2S.-tSpeclai' l- MT. Herman Julius and Miss Rosatie Kurniker. prominent In local Jewish social circles. were married last even ing Rabbi Ehenreich of MonteOmery nerforrned the ceremony. Among the out of town wedding guests were Miss Etta Hirsch, MT Jake Hirsch and MT. Joseph Hirsch of MontgOmery.
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DeliwhtfuIiy Entertained.

LlaBt ,nIRht at thelr eIegant home. corner Church and Trenoat streets. Mir, and Mrs Albert Meyer delightfuliy in honor of Mir and Mrs. NJ Hohen- berg of Wetumpka and Mir and Mrs. Herman Richards of Cincinnati. The tor the occasion and the osninR was most delightfully."- spent by the guests who assembled. Bridge whist was the fun of the evening and the games proved most interesting. At the con- ~tusiou of tEe games r. freshments were nnrtsna
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
PROSPERITYNSOUTH
REANUFACTURERs' RECORD COM
 PILES SERIES OF STATISTICS.
The Value of Holdings fin Fourteen States Ia COnservRtiveiy Estimated at 9l0,3SZ, ,3O4, ,71O, Based On
 Tax Assessments.

Baltimore. Dec. 2S.-(Special. )--In It's issue this week The Manufaeturers' Record says:
 "The true value of property in the fourteen Southern States in 1906 may be conservatively estimated at $19.- BT7,304,7l0. This estimate Is based upon figures of assessed --elues of the year compiled by The Manufacturers Record from official sources some of @them coming directly from State ex- fheutiYes in telegrams, and comparison with the figures of 1905 is made in the following table:
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EVE HANDED ADAM A LEMON,
 DECLARE YALE SCIENTISTS

Chicago, Dec. 2s--A dispatch to The Tribune. from New Haven, Conn, says:
 The American modern language as- kocfati0n. now in annual session at Yale has decided that 1t was not an apple that Eve handed Adam. The association has set asideSaturday morn ing to discover whether 1t was not a
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stay. I had three good doctors to do all they could, but none of them did any good. I then used one box of Cuticura Ointment and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent and was completely
 cured. My hands were raw all over, inside and out,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29

1oyed by the little ones and the old folks as well.
 While the holidays are not yet re- garded as over by a great majority, yet farmers were booking to their nr- engagements for another year yesteday, and were negotiating for loans and looking after other matters for the New
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
street car Men Raised.

Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. 2S.-The Knoxville Railway and Light Company announces that, effective January l, it will raise the wages of all its motor men and conductors one cent per hour About 150 men are benefited.
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I4nIinn.n RInndr Worlk.

Portland. Ore, Dec. 2s.-An unidenti- fled Italian from San Francisco today killed a young woman fatally stabbed her aunt and then killed himssl4
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Dr. w P. Dickinson, who was as- signed to the pastorate of the Church Street Methodist Church, reached the city today from .Opeliks. VT ere he has been stationed Dr. Di .lCinson will preach his first sermon at the Church Street Methodist Church Gn Sunday.
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WANTED.

At once, three high class solicitors. Clean pFOpOgitIon and good money to right men. Apply to E. s. Noble. Ad- vertlser OGlee. -tf.
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HANDS RAW WITH
 TERRIBLE ECZEMA
Suffered for Ten Years Spreading to Body and Limbs Despite Efforts
 of Three DOctOrs-AnOther Re-
 markabIe and Speedy ....
CURE BY THE CUTICURA REMEDIES

"I had eczema on my hands for ten years. At first it would break out only in winter. Then it finally came to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29

Total $6,6SO. 439,421 s7,743.221 ,SS4 figures are estimates, it is believed. below rather than above the figures that will appear when officially avail has been an increase in assessed values turing the year from SC, ,439.241 to
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leave Monday for Dallas. Texas, where she will join her husba Id who was stransferred to the Tex1s Conference and who now has charge of church in Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-29
MAMILTON NEWs.

HliOu Matinee Today FisTke O'Hara
 In Mir. BI.ARNEY from IRELAND.
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Frank V. Evans. a prominent citi- zn of Birmingham, spent today in Selma on business.
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Miss Clara Kaufman of Birmingham is spending few days here with friends.