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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
GONE TO LEXINGTON.

Superintendent Gunnells Will Speak On
 Educational Matters.
 State Superintendent of Education Harry C. Gunnelis left last night for Lexington. Ky, where he goes to att tend the sessions of the Southern Educational Convention. Superinten- dent Gunnelis is one of the speakers on the program and will make 1t a point to show of Alabama's remarka- ble advancement in educational mat ters during the last year.
 The convention will meet on De- cember 26 at Lexington with superin- tendents of 6ducation from all of the Southern States present. During the session of the convention the subject of 'compulsory education will be taken up and 1t is probable that some action on this matter will be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
THURSDAY NIGHT. 1A Message From Mars"

The famous comedy, "A Message From Mars" one of the most success full plays which has been brought out for many years will be seen at the Grand Thursday night. There are in the company some of the same players who were here before, all of whom had been in the original London and New York productions. Many of them are English players and all recognized as competent and thorough.
 Our theatregoers are familiar with the humor and beauty of this comedy and were remarkably well pleased with 1t when it was seen here before. Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

will be gathered during the morning and early afternoon. However, the provisions will bs extended with every cell addition, 60 that enough will be had for all parties interested In . generaus outburst yesterday, Mayor Teague. shortly after opening box of magnificent cigars, suggested that arrangements could be completed sby which members of the newspaper pro- fession would be admitted without ex- tra charge; on second thought he took it back, remarling that the "square meaf' might, after all. be more detri- mental than beneficial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
BRENAU CoLLEGE CONSERVATORY,
 GAINESvILLE, GA.

U A limited number Of vacancies are available for the Spring Term.
 Unusual advantages in Piano. Voice. Pipe organ. Stringed Instruments. Mu- sical Pedagogy. Oratory. Painting, Do- nestle Science. in addition to the standard literary and scientific courses. Location among the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains makes 1t possi- ble for delicate students to continue in school until the end of the term. A Summer Term makes 1t possible for students from malarial districts to spend the summer in the mountains.
 The attendance during the present session is the largest in the remark able history of the institution--nearly four hundred students representing twenty States.
 The Spring Term begins January 23. Reservation should be made at once.
 adv. Su-wed- Set
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

The express business of the city, ac- cord;ng to officials of the Southern Ex- press Company, has been heavier this Christmas than at any time yet In the history of the city. Mondays receipts, according of the cashier of the com pany, were In excess of the receipts of tne company on December 2s, 1906, while Christmas week. SO far. has somewhat the lead over previous years.
 While the outward business has been much heavier than previously. the in- dications are that the increase on the received articles will not be propor-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
Increase in Outgoing Express,
 But Incoming Receipts Are Of.

donate to the increase on the outgoing merchandise. E
 During the past week the uptown of- ice as we'll as the depot quarters have been taking care of it's business by means of an enlarged force. The Express offices of the city have been opened far into the hours of the night fact which has kept the messengers and clerks on the go ever since the rush began. The Southern Express Office will be open during the early hours of today at which time packages will be received and delivered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
CHRISTMAS SERVICES.

Last night the Christmas exercises were held at the Dexter Avenue Bap- tist church, colored. at which many of the children of the congregation re- ceived gifts. Today at l 1 a. m. regular religious services will be held at the church, and the pastor. Rev. R. c. Jud- kins, will preach. Next Monday, the 30th inst, thbre will be. a dinner given at the church. for the poor colored peo- pie of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

relatives. Her purse was aftefwArds found by Mir. Stakely at College Park.
 Additional names of teachers and pu. pills who are spending the holidays at home are as follows: Miss Lucy Flaw ellen. West Point. Ga: Miss Leila Flew ellen. Ensley; Miss Lena owen, Bloc ton; Miss Qussie Harris. Gadsden; MISS Willie McAndrew. Banner. Miss Buena Harris. Miss Mary Pittman. Athens.
 Merchants here say they have done nice business despite the depression in money matters. Many homes are lavishly decorated in smiiax and holly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
aUAsH INDUCEMENTS.
Court Decides No Crime Under Federal
 Statute Shovn.

States District Court here today Judge R. l. Lewis granted the motion to uuash the indictments against D M BigEs. President, and Charles R. Mo Phee and J. J. MeGinnity, Directors, of the New Mexico Lumber Company. and Charles Fl. Freeman and W. W: Nosh- aman. of Durango. charged with con. timber lands in Archulata County, Colo
 The order to quash was based on the ground that no crime under the Federal stAutes was shown. The court also ouashed for the same reason the indtct- Tnents against A. T, Sullenberger, Pres ident of the Pagosa Lumber Company and others, in connection with the op- erations with that company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
BUSINESS OF LOCAL POST
 OFFICE INCREASED 40 PER CENT
Remarkable Development of Postal Business, Notwithstanding Financial Stringency- Monday Was the Greatest Day, But Yesterday
 Was Strenuous.

the postcard system in. amazing num- bers.
 The large boxes that are placed just inside of the package window have to be emptied every half hour and hum dreds of packages are taken in. at the registry window during the day. Monday night six clerks stayed at the office until II o'clock entering up the names of the registered packages.
 While the business yesterday was the best that they have had at the of- flee on the day before Christmas In years 1t was not as great as 1t was Monday. The most of the people took time by the forelock and got their pres ents away early so that they would have plenty of time to reach their des- tination even if the mails were some. what congested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
LITTLE COTTON SOLD.
Holiday Spirit Seemed to Hold Mar ftsS Eef

ket.
 The holiday season took possession of the cotton market yesterday with a firm hold. Most of the farmers who came into town were on their final shopping tour fors today, and there was little if any cotton sold on the streets es The market also was dull. which is usual ,on the day before Christmas. There was little doing, except the ex- treme dullness. Quotations were mere- ly nominal, and were reported un- changed at
 IA Middling :. =. .. .. .. no 5-S
 Strict Middling .. .. .. .. 10 3-4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
nrNNpTT-HALRRooIxs

Decatur. Dec. 2s--(special.)- )--Rhuben Bennett, of New Decatur, and Miss Hal brooks, of Danville, were married yes terday afternoon at the home of the brides parents at Danviiie They ar- rived in New Decatur today and will make that city thAlr future home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
.cursd from nf.ssn patrons of ths -

secured from fifteen patrons of tho ~ loon,
 The men were playing cards et t4- ing a ieveled revolver. entered. Ib4 players were persuaded to drop the1f games for the moment and line up e1 the bar where two of the quartet noe cepted their contributions while tho others stood at present arms. Afeor this ceremony one of the, colIeAGuen went behind the bar and dfvested tho cash register of sf00. Then the four left the saloon and escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
CRENsHAw REGISTRARS NAMED.
State Election Board Appointed Them
 Yesterday.

At yesterdays session of the State Election Board, composed of Governor Conner, Auditor Brandon and State Commissioner of Agriculture J. A. Will .kinson, a Board of Registrars for Crenshaw County was appointed. This Board Is the first to be appointed. and the haste in appointing it is due to an election which is to be held early in the new year. The members of this Board are: William Bryan of Leon. W. J. Ellington of Luverne and Thomas Thrower of Bradleytown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
FOR OLD SOLDIERS.
Evergreen Camp Gives Them SIC for
 ChristmaH.

Camp Pinckney D. Bowles, U. s. c. ". located at Evergreen, Ala, has for warded A. c. Sexton the sum of $10 to be sent to the old soldiers at Mountain Creek and the amount has been trans mitted to Captain Simpson. Command ant of the Home. for distribution in such manner as he nfay determine.
 This response on the part of the said Camp of Sons is in line with the action taken at the recent Division re- union of the U. s. c. V. to tile effect that each camp send a Christmas re- membrance to the old soldiers at Noun tain Creek. The remittance came through l.. W. Savage. Jr., Assistan Quartermaster of the Army of Tennes- see, Department U. s. c. ", and a member of sad camp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
MRS. sTAISELY LOSES PURSE.
Conductor Came Near PuttinS Her on
 Passenger Trnfn.

Union Springs, Dec. 24.--(Special.)-- Mrs. W. T. Stakely of College Park is here with her three children to spend Christmas withaher mother. Mrs Owen
 and sister. Mrs. R. A. Paschal. She had quite an experience en route. When the conductor came around for tickets Mrs. Stakely discovered that she had lost her purse containing ticket and $50 in money. Tho conductor told her she would have to get or the train
 Same friends. who happened to be on her fare to West Point. where she had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES Via Central of Gse0rufa RaSlvxay

Tickets will be sold. on December 20th to 18th, inclusive. December 30th and 31st. 1907. and January 1st 1908. with limit good to leave destination returning not later than midnight Jam uary 9th. 1908. Al
 For full particulars. apply to nearest Ticket Agent. or R. c. Brookes. Com merciai Agent. Montgomery, Ala.
 Dec. 12-4-5-7-9-22-4-5. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

and the prospects for q happy Christi mas are fine.
 pr. and Mrs L. V. Hightower will spend the holidays in Ozark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25
JUST Lrkn THE WILD WEST.

Four Masked Men Loot Patrons |. .
 Chicago Bar.
 Chicago. Dec. 34.--Four masked mon entered the saloon of William Wright last night and obtained $400 In money. eight gold watches and four revolvers. The watches and the currency were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

It's q happy Xmas if you smoke
 New BeauvOir Havana S-eeRt Cigar. T. J. Mattox Gig. and Tob. Co.,, Distrib.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-25

Don't miss the Bis Sale.
 All Shoes 20 Per Cent. on. For Cash Only. (Ne credit.) Noble-Go0de-Tay1or Shoe, Co.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-04-25

ted States Senator's in twenty
minutes without hood lie or
booze or even cigar" and our
Legislature has just completed
an extraordinary activity, I'M
tainted by any charge of corrup-
ton.
And for such ACHE vement
the state and the United States
at large may give thanks for
the persistence of small coterie,
once laughed at by the polltl-
clans as Pops, 'cranks,' and Wis.,
ionaries led by 'dreamer'--W.
S. U'Ren.
1t can truthfully be said that
no subject of greater interest
of greater moment to the
people of the entire country,
has ever appeared IN our Ma
tional Press. Let us hope that
eyerv believer in our National
slogan "A government OF the
people for the people," may read
the story of Western freedom
and success, and that it may be
the seed which falls, not on stony
ground, but in fallow fields to
sprout and spread throughout
our nation.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-04-25
Wants to Come to Fitzgerald,

Togus, Maine, April, 10 1907.
Editor Enterprise,
Dear sir,
There are a number of men in
the National home at Togus
who have read your paper and
from what we read we think
Fitzgerald must be good place
to live. AS we think of going
there will you tell us what land
is worth. should want it about
a quarter mile from the city.
WHAT'S the best way getting
there from Mass? The reason
/ write is that l know no one
who can inform me so we'll as
yourself.
AS I have never been ia your
state wish to correspond with
one l can trust. If you will take
the trouble to answer this, you
will confer a great favor. Should
like to know if the water is good.
Hoping to hear from you, am
yours truly,
Nelson L. Naurse,
Togus Maine.
Yes, the water is good, the cli-
mate is fine, the soil produces
freely the biggest money crops
ia the world, and the land is so
cheap any mau can own a home.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-04-25
OREGON's "BIG STICK"
The Story Of the Initiative and
Referendum.

Is the subject for an intensely
Interesting and timely article in
the May issue of the PACIFIC
MONTHLY - published in Port
land, Oregon-interesting to ev'
cry citizen because it tells of the
use of supreme power by people.
Timely, because it offers a sure
and safe antidote for poison and
graft of corrupt machine politics.
The subject is handled graphi-
eally by Lutte Pease-The we'll
known western writer - who
ives an extremely interesting
nd authoritative account of the
irect legislation-direct nomidna-
I've movement, and other great
storms which have placed Ore
on in the forefront of the
orld's political progress. 1T
as been said that every form of
Novernment except pure dem
cracy has been weighed and
opnd wanting" Oregon has
actically become pure DEM
xacy. A peaceful revolution
81 been accomplished
this state-a revolution that
) fair to spread throughout
Union" Oklahoma, Dakota,
Ellington and various other
les are borrowing Oregon's
entire or part, or are striv-
10 secure reforms along sim
Ines. Various writer's have
"a some attention to the Ore
movement, but very few
pie other than its originators,
b to have grasped more than
nt of its far reaching and
olntionary character. 1t has
ained for Mr.. Pease, who
followed the movement from
'ncipiency to tell the story
lligently and Interestingly.
regon complacently con"
hts the pessimists of the re-
bic with startling statements
ewhat as follows:
1 our representatives do not
resent us, we have the power
prce them to do so.
can reject any law that we
bot want, or ourselves enact
law that we do want.
E have knocked out the boss
the machine.
E haye just elected two Uni
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1907-04-25
Cotton Mill Help Wanted!

We have employment for sew
eral good families at good wages
and reasonable hours. Suitable
homes furnished with church
and school privileges. Splendid
opportunity for families wishing
to better their conditions. APP
ply to E. K. Farmer, at First
National Bank. or B. F. Houston,
Supt. at Factory. 1914
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01

about by the fact that we will not get
shipments of coin from San Francisco
As rule we get about $4,000 from
the Coast to make the tax payments
with. and this will be kept back, ac-
cording to the notice received here
yesterday by cable, but, as 1 say, this
money will not be needed.
Il should not be surprised to hear
within ten days that the situation on
the Coast and throughout the main
land has quieted down to normal.
You have noticed how quickly the
New York trouble was settled, and 1
believe that it will be the same all
over the country. The method of
using clearinghouse certificates has
been adopted all over the United
States in order that money may not
be drawn out of one city and used
in another where there is a lack of
coin. This will only last for a short
time and then the usual methods will
be restored.
The present situation may have the
result of taking up the method of
handling funds through clearing
house in this city. II the government
and the sugar houses would use such
a clearing house it would be a good
thing, but otherwise there is hardly
enough business between the four
banks to justify it. 1 believe that
1t would be good advertisement for
the, city, as when one speaks of a
city TO business men and they wish to
Know what kind of a place il is, they
almost invariably inquire, What are
It's elearings?' Now. 1 have Just
enough pride in this city to believe
that we could make a very fine show
ing, as compared with the clearings |
IF other cities of the country which |
correspond in size"
This method of meeting a similar
has been adopted before.
certificates Of deposit on the four
'anks of the city have been received
or taxes, and instead of being cashed
and the coin stored in
he treasury vaults, the certificates
ire cashed only as the money is need
ID, and in this way no great amount
4 coin is Withdrawn from cireua-
ion
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
STAR WITNESS HAD
LAPSE: Of MEMORY

Mrs. Hino, the supposed-to -be star
witness in the case against Shibata
and Murakami, accused of selling che
ia tickets, had an amazing lapse of
memory yesterday at the police court
trial Of the two and the case had to
be nol-prossed. Through the evidence
OF the woman the police had expected
10 prove their case, she having been
supplied with money to purchase the
tickets and, presumably, had done her
work, but yesterday she denied ever
having seen either of the two prison.
ers or the police officer who had given
her the six bits. Her appearance IN
the court was under compulsion. The
trial had been set for the day before.
but the star witness failed TO appear
in answer to the subpoena served on
her. warrant was accordingly is
sued and she was brought into court.
To give her time to regain her mem
DRY, Judge Andrade sent her over to
the reef for three days for contempt
OF court.
Several other cases were wiped off |
the calendar yesterday. Humane, a !
Japanese hackdriver who had run over
and broken the arm of a Chinaman, |
was discharged on charge Of furious /
driving, he having settled with the
Chinaman- NishiZaka, who had agreed I
to get wife for another japanese
for s1Go, payable in advance. and who /.
had failed to come through with the
goods. was discharged from the charge
1f gross cheat placed against him, it
being shown that ne had given a
note to ensure the repay
nent Of the money. The complaining
witness had the note. but did not know
What it was until it was explained to
lin at the trial. He thought it was a
'eceipt for the hundred.
Joe Everett, the hacldriver, was
TO appear for leaving his
Iorse united, but he IA led to answer
0 his name He had been released
o appear by the Sheriff and took that
0 mean that he had been liberated
-ith0ut a stain on his character. L
anne as a shock TO him last night.
therefore,. to find himself arrested
gain on a warrant
YoshioI1o, a japanese vagrant. was
snt to the reef for three months.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
Chief JUSTICE IN
DEFENSE OF RULE

Chief Justice Hartwell in speaking
yesterday Of the new rule regarding
court papers said: THE new rule is
the result of suggestion made by
one Of the Circuit Court judges and
concurred in by the Justices of the
Supreme Court and all Of the Judges
Of the Circuit Court for the First Cir
cult. 1t is considered. in view Of the
serious losses of documents which have
been suffered in the past. to be i'm
portant to take this step. The rule is
% 10 De substantially the same that
- 10 force in many Jurisdictions on
the mainland"
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
GOVERNOR FREAR
BOLDLY MEETS THE
TAX SITUATION

mainland and its effect Sam
the supplies this season
Of the the be lacking
About 100000 of on this island
alone The total for
VIII be about half million dollars To
would take
of circulation might seriously Ordinarily supply
of the year But
this this
money
There therefore Governor
F and the representatives Damon M
spding the
could direct
take the actual Of circulation
the vaults but
modified Certificates deposit will
will be cashed
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01

The Mikahala brought the following
freight: $500 bags X S. 81. A. sugar.
400 bags Waimea sugar, 164 bags taro.
% bags rice bran, 50 cases honey, u
empty wine casks, COW, calf, 10
cans milks, 124 packages sundries. She
encountered strong trade winds and
heavy seas
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
A GOOD HOUSEHOLD L1N1MENr.

When bottle of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm is kept in the house, the pains
Of burns and scalds may be promptly
relieved, cuts and bruises quickly
nealed, swellings promptly reduced
and rheumatism and neuralgia robbed
of their terrors. In fact, for the house.
hold ills, it is just such a liniment as
every family should be provided with.
For sale by all dealers. Benson, smith
& Co, agents for Hawaii.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
MALE PILAU SPREADING.

\ communication from F. J. Lowrie
drew attention to the fact that the
male pilau vines were spreading from
Manoa valley into Nuuanu and Kalihi
and threatened TO become as much of
8 pest as the lantana. Forester Hos
mer corroborated the statements made
aud told Of the almost impossible task
Of exterminating the pest. Mr.. Gifard
also stated that the vines were smoth-
ering some Of the larger trees on the
Pauoa side OF Tantalus
Forester Haughs described the vine
as an importation from Japan, which
lead George R. Carter TO remark that
he shouldn' I think there could be any
bug found willing to eat it.
The matter Of suggesting some steps
TO take to prevent the spread of the
pest was left finally TO the committee
en- forestry.
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
TABU ON ROYALTY.

Mr. Carter, for the special commit
tee appointed TO draw up rules ant
regulations regarding the importation
OF bees, reported that the only feasible
way to prevent the importation of IN
desirable female monarchs Of the hives
was to prohibit the importation OF
queens altogether except by permit
through this port
For the committee on animal industry
he reported unfavorably on the plan of
sending Dr. Norgaard 10 New Zealand
to look after the shipping Of a num-
Der of heads OF selected breeding stock
into the Territory. II was stated that
I number of those who had proposed
purchasing in this way had made other
arrangements and that the number
needed now would not justify sending
the official that far, especially as he
was needed particularly in the Terri
tpry just now.
MONEY For 4 NURSERY.
Superintendent Of Forestry Hosmer
reported that 5000 had been placed
at his disposal by the Federal Depart
Gent of Agriculture for experimenting
IA tree planting on the higher levels,
me particulars of which he gave later
in his report A vote OF thanks to
the Washington officials who had Sc
cured this sum for Hawaii was passed.
COMMISSION FOR WATERHOUsE.
a resolution was passed asking Gov
srnor Frear to commission T. T. P.
WaterhOuse as a special commissioner
under the Bureau to secure data on
rubber planting and tree tapping in
Ceylon- The resolution carried witkl
It the granting of $3.50 from the ap-
preparations Of the Bureau as a part
of the travelling expenses from the
Malay States to Ceylon, provided the
finance committee can figure out a way
20 take that amount from the money
"a hand
VETERINARIANS REPORT.
DR. Fitzgerald read Dr.. Norgaard's
report, the Territorial veterinarian be
ing unable to attend because OF sick
less in his family. The report stated
hat an investigation into a number Of
'sses of red water among cattle was
,ofng on No eases of CHAMBERS had Z
cen reported since the last meeting.
DR. NOrgaard asked the approval Of
be Board for tour Of the islands on
Is part to enable him to secure in
The Hawaiian gazette., 1907-11-01
ROUTINE MATTERS.

During the past three months the
most important routine work in the
Division Of Forestry has been the ex-