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The Washington times., 1907-11-02
Thorne Accuses Him.

Just in che moment Of his greatest tri-
unDh, WREN he IS being congratulated
by Miss Dimple, in rushes Thorne and
accuses him OF having been the cause
Of his sisters fight, Thorne shows a
check for 800 to prove IL. A lot OF
other things are limited at, but it would
be HbelOus 10 print them
Act four: All Toms friends want 70
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

These Southern governors rvho are
getting ready to make a united fight for
enforcement Of the z-cent fare laws.
would do well TO look up the ruinOus
effect OF the 2-cent laws out West. They
have had the effect in Missouri. Iowa,
and Nebraska OF so filling up the rail-
road trains with increased passenger
traffic that the engines are all tired out
hauling them. and there aren't seats
enough for the people
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

'dinple-boy was a good boy, and Ike
Mari Twains cherub. he was always
getting soaked" for the bad things
h didn't do.
One day the woman vita a past" Il
girl about sixteen years of age, made
her appearance at his rooms. Howwows,
just as Tom, for that is cur .hero's
name. is about 10 give the woman in
black some good advice Che might have
made the gift more substantial. as he is
wealthy a party OF friends is heard
approaching. quick She must hide
Let the gentle audience conJure In its
mind for the umsueth time what is go
Ing TO be the outcor-s when the girl
goes into Toms room. No sooner has
the woman in black clOsed the door
Upon herself than a heterogeneous troop
OF stage-college youths burst through
the door. followed by several girls and
one Chaueron.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

What's the sense OF this race for
speed? What real benefit from the
four-day transatlantic Steamship Well.
the New York financiers could tell OF
one real benefit. just now. The I.usi-
tania Is coming with 100000 of gold,
and they say she is going TO make a.
record.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02
Son Riley Rabbit in a Book.

SOH AAiSy 6aDDlJ IN bOOk-
The ''Son Riley Rabbit Stories" were
told first 10 the author youngest child.
This small girl had elected TO call drst
canton flannel toy and then a living
Pet Dy the name or Son Riley Rabbit.
and as she related some wonderful things
that ne did. The mother naturally sp-
pealed TO his ideal " hen nursery lnsur-
recUOns tmpended. Would Son Riley
Rabbit do that was an effective query
when Little Girl refused 70 have her
face washed.
Then, as q story kept the baby Quieter
than anything else. some infantiIe mar
rative would be spun with the rabbit for
a nero while the toilet was in progress.
me young daughter Katherine soon be
gan 10 relate sufficiently coherent and
attractive tales Of her rabbit playmate
10 suggest new stories which were eIab-
GRATED until they became bedtime fav-
orltes, and 50 the book grew as q sort
or collaboration. The book, under the
title of Son Riley Rabbit and Little
Girl, Is published by Frederick A
Stokes Company. New York.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02
His Particular Particular.

Would you believe II. among that
crowd IS the very girl that Tom looks
upon as his particular Particular! But
Miss Dimple Particular Is offended this
afternoon. II she were only e boy we
could call It a crouch. Let's call II a
crouch anyway Well. this crouch
strikes Tom In a particularly sore spot.
for It manifests itself with feminine IT.
responsibility and contrarity by being
rice to Thirsty" Chats not his real
name. His real name is ThuTston, but
they call him Thirsty" for the sake
Of brevlty and the soul OF WITT
Like Uncle ReTnus Bre'r RaBbit,
Toms anger is sOmefin' turr 81 He
champs his bit and paws de yerth, and
incidentally he does sleight- of-hand ma
ueuveTs with Miss Dimple.s mother s
lace wrap. (This lace wrap has evolved
from a pair OF pink stockings IN
s.Strongheart ChapeTon pours the
tea. and ''Tubby" eats UP all the cake,
and a few other shOckingly exciting
things occur before a knock IS heard al
the door, and Tom opens II TO md Miss
Dimple's darling dissipated brother
standing there LOADED TO the gun
Tom makes a quick side-step. and with
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Moreover. Mr.. Hearst's announcement
that he is out Of politics. coming Just at
this time, doesn't seem likely to improve
the betting odds on the New York fusion
ticket
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Aurora, Ill. stakes her champion pea
nut eater against the best shell manfpu-
latOrs Chicago can produce.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02
DR.. P. ]. LENOX
REACHES CAPITAL
New Professor at Catholic
University Comes From
Dublin.
Ireland in Better Condition
Now Than She Ever
Has Been,

/ DR.. P. ]. Lenox, late of the University
| Of Dublin. who has succeeded Dr..
Maurice Francis Egan in the chair of
English language al the Catholic Uni
versity. has arrived In Washington and
will begin MS new duties on Monday.
An Irishman By birth, DR.. LenOx Is a
large man. not yet fifty, and showing
clearly his outdoor life on the Irish
heaths
To those who are interested IN the
present condition Of Ireland. whence
/ occasional disquietlng reports have
come. he brings good tidings. 1t is not
his first visit 10 America, for he saw
the ST. Louis Exposition. but. as he said,
he has never come with an idea Of
studying the political conditions here,
but merely on vacations.
ireland, he said today. has her eyes
turned 10 America and CONSIDERS this
country her warmest friend among ma
tons When asked II the fame OF Presi-
dent Roosevelt had penetrated into the
university circles Of Dublin, Dr. LenOx
said that the President was considered
a truly great man and the most power
ful ruler in the world.
Ireland Progressing Slowly.
las 10 the situation in Ireland now,
I am glad to say it is most hopeful,
continued the professor. The country
is progressing slowly along the lines
OF least resistance and with results
which wiz make themselves clearly
shown within a few years.
DO they still want home ruler" the
reporter asked.
"Of course they do. and will always"
the professor replied. Many OF Us hope
that the day viii come, but we are will
ing 10 90 one step at a time, and just
now the most important question. and
one that is giving Ireland tbs most con-
Germ. Is the university question. We
want a university open 10 all men and
OF no particular religion. We want II
the center OF a group OF colleges In
which institutions the various religions
may be taught
Bryce Advocates University.
I'VE want the university supported
by the state. and I am sure that this
viii be brought about shortly. For our
advances in this line, we owe much 20
James Bryce, the ambassador from
Great Britain 10 the United States. who
has been one Of the strongest supporters
OF the national university scheme. 1
am told that a bill viii be introduced
at the next session OF parliament which
may settle the question. Then, too, the
land question IS another which Is caus-
ing some concern. but I am confident
that this, too, viii be settled sstlsfac-
tnrflv in fha mar future
There is. OF course. some difference
OF opinion among the political parties
In Ireland. but not so much as one
would be led 70 believe. All are work
ing for the same thing. though many
think - can best be Accomplished one
way and others another. We owe much
10 Sir Horace P1unkett who brought
many reforms to pass Ali in all. feeI
safe IN saying that Ireland Is in better
condition, financially and politically
right now than she has ever been.
Mrs. Lenox viii not arrive In this
country Tor month or more. She Is
a member OF the Parkenham family and
IS Wei known for her charitable work.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

The more the President gives the
country to understand that he won't.
the more the country becomes deter
mined that he shall. Something is going
to bust pretty soon.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

The Russian Maximonskys look like
poor insurance risks.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Matthew Stanley Quay was a full
filler rather than a prophet. but
when he said everybody on the capitol
job VIII land in the penitentiary" he
hit the mark very close to the Bulls
eye
The Washington times., 1907-11-02
Literary Notes.

Those who follow the announcements
II best sellers viii ind good comparison
always in the English list. Two OF the
best selling books in London for the
month OF September were The WeaV-
ers. by Sir Gilbert Parker, and In
Widest Africa" b. &. @. Schillings,
books published in this co6ntry by the
Harpers. In Widest Africa book
OF travel and exploration. is only four
places behind The WeaveTs," which
heads The lisr
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Prof John Watson. Of Queens Uni
versity. Is the author Of a series OF
lectures on THE Philosophical Basis Il
Religion" wnica is 10 be published
shortly by the Macmillan Company.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02
Songs Perpetrated.


Act 2 transports the gentle audience
10 a uOInt OF vantage where can be
seen the campus. few miscellaneous
songs are perpetrated and few "typi-
cal college characters" are block-and-
tackled or the stage to give toe proper
atmosphere. for YOU must know that
this is an essentially atmospheric at
traction: college caps. college yells, col
lege pipes college profanity. and one
deeting glimpse Of college professor
Then comes the touching scene between
He and She, when He tells She that he
cannot explain. but that she must be-
heVc aim. She does.
In this scene Tom leans against a
tree. IT sways under his manly strength
like the great pillarr under the touch
of Samson Of old. T1ere's great sur
prise coming for you in The next act.
when you learn that in spite Of this
showing. Tom is only a substitute oar
Act three. Seven rahst IT'S the
stage Harvard boathouse. and the day
o. the great race has arrived. A con-
glomerate mob Of supeFnumeraries
sJuges upon the scene to add the local
color and the yelis FOR the crew. Just
al the last moment ThOrne chats the
girl in black brOtherl learns that she
has left town. He rushes from the
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

sequestration Is the best remedy for
trustitis.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Prince Henry Of Prussia is now on
the books OF a prominent American
bookseller in consequence Of an order
Just received Tor set Of Mr.. James
Ford Rhodes History of the United
States. In sending the order, PTmca
Henry stated that he considered MIR.
Rhodes work one Of the most ImDor-
tant contributions TO modern history.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

''The Medusa Emerald" Georzs
Gibbs. D. Appleton & Co.
y novel Of adventure and love neatly
interviewer
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

crafty slap at the door. gives one hys-
terical whoOD and sends the visitors
scampering into the next room, while
ne sings poor dissipated one into one of
these couch clothes-cnest affairs. Now
the crowd can come back. or course II
never occurred 70 Tom TO let the woman
in black out OF the house while the
visitors were in the next room. Now
see what he is going to get for his lack
OF common sense. No sooner do they
return TO the room than some Smart
Aleck opens that doSv and the cat is
out-h4g pardon-the girl Is revealed.
It's all up with Tom and Miss Dlmpie
now No explanations. II you please.
They only add insult to injury.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Three Weeks" Elinor Glyn. Duff
field Company.
A love story, distinctly immoral. More
about it above.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Joan OF Juniper Inn. Emilia Elliott
George W. Jacobs Company Illustrated
A beautiful young folks story daintIly
and pleasIngly told
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

'Ozma OF o." L. Frank Baum. The
Reilly * BrittOn Company.
A fairy story. well illustrated. which
should please the whole body OF little
ones.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Stars of the Opera Mabel WagnallS.
Funk & Wagnalls Company illustrated
A series of interviews with noted
singers by a brilliant musician. whose
description OF the work OF each singer
and their standing in the musical world
is well told
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Camp and Trail. Stewart Edward
White
A good story of outdoor life by a ma
ture student. He gives many practical
hints and suggestions Ior the forest
camper"
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

In High Places. Dolores Bacon.
Doubleday. Page & Co. illustrated.
A story Of no worth whatever The
characters are impossible. and the situ-
atoms wholly improbable.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

"a Man OF Sark" John Oxenham.
The Baker-Taylor Company.
An interesting novel with a scene
among the French peasants in their
island homes of the north coast OF
France.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Jack the Giant Killer, Jr. Dwight
Burroughs. George W. Jacobs Com
pany. Illustrated
The great Jack the Giant Killers son
In many absorbing adventures with the
giants
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

Us Fellows. Izola Forester. Ridge
way, Thayer & Co. illustrated.
4 capital bcys' real Hive story. GaoG
to read, and good for the boys.
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

I Poland Louis E Van Norman.
/ Fleming II. Revell Company. Illus
The Washington times., 1907-11-02

A genuinely fascinating description Of
Poland, its history, race, and beautiful
legends together with the brilliant char
acters OF history which were its chill
dren.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
lal la5

s For Sale-we have a beautiful lot, large. elevated and desirable. located on Mount Meigs road. Capitol Heights plat. $500 monthly payments
 For Sale--$i.250 will buy nice fve room cottage, lot 75x15o on Highland avenue. near school house. Highland Park will carry $I.00o loan on this property if desired.
 For Sale-we offer for prompt sale, two houses renting for s1t per month for $i.200; half cash, balance to suit purchaser. This is fine investment, and the property Is we'll located. and on car line. Centennial HilL
 For sale--Near Patterson school ws offer house and lot at q bargain Will sell on small cash payment and bal- ancc monthly.
 For sale-EIegant two story resi- dence with splendid lot. well located for s4,750. Such opportunities arc rare; don't miss this house
 For sale-For only $3.Soo. we have one of the prettiest two story resi- dences in the city. It fronts east, ia on elexated lot. and well situated. Few such places are on the market Look into this If you desire a home.
 For sale-One story cottage, corner lot. paved street. car line, for only $2,5o0 The house has modern i'm provements and Is great bargain. We can arrange terms to suit pur- chaser.
 For sale--A splendid two story house. eight large rooms--new. with all ini- provements. for $s,5ts. The house alone will cost ss,000 to build, and the lot is worth $1,0o0. Party has in- structed us to sell, and will carry long time loan if desired.
 For Sale-Lots 5ox175 at Chisholm for SIPS. These lots are being rapidly sold. and the choice ones should be se-s lected while you still have a chance. We will take $5 cash and $5 per month Secure several nice lots. because they are better than money in bank or bonds of any kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
Bethea & Conniff,
 Real Estate and Insurance.

FOR SALE-$10. .000.. We want to have a personal chat with you about this place. It is on the west side or pTincpal p;t street aItf in ten room p house on lot 60x150 feet. Exquisite cabinet mantels, electric lights. gas and all sanitary conpections. Closet in every room. Please do not phone FOR SALE-Beautiful five room cot tage will be completed in about ten and bath. within one block of car line. $50 cash will buy, this place with the balance in installments of S2o per month. Price. s2.15o. Why pay rent FOR sALE-A lovely cottage. This is what you are looking for, within one block of car line. Six rooms ele- gant mantels double floors. built for ed to leave city. You can. take 1t for sS;75O. ;, $500 cash, balance on terms to suit.
 roP3 FoR hdaAd sAass in The dfs Sfyt Lot Se sox S. Side drive and stable. Only four blocks south of Dexter Avenue. close to Perry street. Price, S4-Soo. Easy cannot be suited.
 Vacant Lots.
 South Perry street 1Oox2oO: price. South Lawrence street, 50x150; price, $4.000. South Court street. 5ox150; price, $500
 Virginia Avenue. 5ox1s5. price, 5000 to $1,250.
 Pleasant Avenue. 5ox147; price. $1.000.
 Burton Avenue. 5Ox2Oo; price, 1.25o. Finley Avenpe, 40x100; price, $450. Adams street. 50x150; price, $1 200 Madison Avenue. 50x11o; price. $3.50o. Monroe street. 41x110; price, $3,500. Jackson street 50x175; price $1, 500.
 Bethea & Coniff,
 Real Estate and Insurance, 25 First National Bank Building.
 Phone 934.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
6l15
Zirkle & r1OOre.
Real Estate- Fire Insurance and Bonds.

For sale--s27.00o will buy splendid three story brick store. centrally loca- ment: leased for five years to first class
 For sale-sls.ooo. Fine piece of bus mess property. A few hundred dol lars spent on this property will make it
 For saie1ss5,ooo will buy splendid two story brick building. in heart of city, with railroad trackage. property rented for three years and pays over SoRds d esn snd pays better sats intepsst: ssre to increase in value. If interested call soathsrn part of cYty nvs only E1G s1sS0 i Vii sell on easy terms.
 For Sale--Modern seven room house, two story, in one block of Parry street. Ne and modern. Fine investment. On- ly ss,o00. Easy terms.
 For 6ale--We are offering at Clover dale beautiful lots 50x150 feet at from $4oo to s7oo, payable s10 to $20 cash, and monthly payments of s10. This property is situated in the best resi- dence suburb of the city. and Is in- creasing In value. City water, gravel cd street, and fire hydrants will be placed at each street crossing by the city, we having already paid for them. This Is on driveway to the Country Club. and the investment will be . handsome one for any purchaser who may secure lot No intsrest-no taxes---and in case of death before lot is paid for a deed will be delivered without further payment This prop osition will be made during month Of February.
 For Sale-For only $3,o0o we offer two story house, in splendid condi- tion, near in. near school, paved street, and All modern improvements. We regard this as one of the greatest bargains to be found in the city. It is in a splendid neighborhood,
 For Sale-$2,300 will buy five new three room houses near High and Jack son streets. A bargain in this prop erty,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
s1soso

Two new 3-room houses on Sharpe Street, paying over 12 per cent. Houses insured for $500 each for three years and purchaser gets insurance without additional cost. Good location, good tenants and good proposition. See us Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
sI,5M.

Two nice cottages on S. Hull Street -four rooms and hall; modern. Good neighborhood. Shady side street. Bar gain at $l,500 each and terms to suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
s2,50o.

Half cash buys good six room house on Smythe Street. Lot 5ox137. Rents s25 month. Newly papered and in good repair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
". B. DAVlDSON, Real Estate and Insurance,
 $ 1-s North Court Street
 Business Lot For Sale.

I am offering for sale business lot on one of our business thoroughfares for $l2.000. The lot is 27x110; lots in the same neighborhood have recently sold at Q higher price per front foot; 4his lot is the key to the corner. with out which. the corner lot cannot be im- proved to the best advantage: large Improvements are contemplated near 1t. have exclusive control of its sale. Dwelling At West End. -.~
 If e dwelling at West End Is what you are looking for, have one that ia sure to attract you. It contains five Yooms--bath and a hall eight feet wide It embraces two lots each 5Ox1oO feet and is situated on the Electric car line. The price of this charming dwelling is only s2,5Oo.
 Wnnted-Wanted-W
 have several customers for dwell fngg in the southern part of the city; parties having dwellings for sale on either Sayre, Court. Perry. Lawrence. McDonougn or Hull streets will please Mnmnunicate with me.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
WANTED-BoARD OR ROOM

or three rooms partly fur niehed. for light housekeeping by married couple without children. Address Constant.
 care Morris & O.. foot Coosa St. -s-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
FOR SALE.

At Capitol Heights. one block from car line and on corner. we have an excellent home. lot 5ox200. with eight room dwelling. porcelains bath. sani- tary connections, acetylene gas plant cabinet mantels throughout; building practically new, and a great bargain. Price. 4.25o.
 No. 800 s. McDonough street Q five room cottage. porcelain bath. san itary. electric lights. cabinet mantels and in excellent repair. Price $2.760.
 s. Perry street a desirable six room
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
91,ISO.

With terms to suit for a suburban store and five room dwelling attached, well located in the Northern part of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
Fire Insurance.

of leading settlement of losses % pad We aInaura Insuxesp
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
Plantation For Sale.

Plantation FOR Sa1e.
 300 acres of land within six miles of Court Square, situated on gravelled rnad. Splendidly improved and one of fine best plantations near this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10

Store For Rent. The Store formerly occupied by the Rice Dry Goods Co, on North Court Street, next to Yung's Restaurant, is for rent from February 1st.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
|'l15
Davidson, Holt & Strauss,
 insurance & Real Estate.

FOR .sALE--A most desirable resi- dence on. Washington street, close in. and in frstclass condition. 75x10o, q 20 foot alley. If you want a most delightful home or for future invest ment now is your opportunity. Win buy a store building on Court Street. that will net you six per cont on your investment only' part cash is required
 Commerce Street Property. We have for sale splendid piece of property on Commerce Street that will net six per cent If this interests you, kindly let us know. 9E.x5O Will buy modern two story dwelling, situated on South McDonough street and being on a corner. Only @ small cash payment is required.
 e8,oSo Will buy . beautiful home in High land Park, lot being 100 by 160, having thereon e six room house with all mod ern improvements, Will buy a nice cottage on South Law renee Street. lot being 50 by '15o. Piantatfon For Sale.
 380 acres about seven miles on the Selma Road, which we will sell as whole or in parts. It is a first class place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
WamfeA.

Wanted. We have customea who wants two- Donough Street; not too far out. He has the cash. If you have nice place for sale we can sell 1t for you. Try us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
Phone 775.

cottage. lot B0x175. This is one of ths very few places to be had on this beautiful street. and 1t can be bought at reasonable figure. Price $5.0OO.
 Martha street. a six room two story dwelling. large lot s0x150. Price $2,1O0.
 No. sos s. McDonough street a very cosy six room cottage. porcelain bath. sanitary. electric lights. cabinet man tel: house just being completed. Price $a.s5O; $45O cash. balance $20 per month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
93,5OO.

For a two story. eight room dwelling on Amanda street. Should pay 12 per cent on your money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-10
Statement of the Phenix Insurance Company, Of Brooklyn N. Y, of December 3 1906
 RESOURCES.

Market Value. Stocks and bonds owned $6 790 GOA % Real estate owned 568O 100000 Interest and rents due and accrued l0O6579 Loans not due, secured by stocks and bonds 63O0000 Loans not due real estate mortgage 48000O0 Net premiums in of collection not three
 months due 96S 357 10 Cash in office and in banks 99O2062 Reinsurance due from other companies paid losses 6089 Total assets $9 50 32140
 LIABILITIES.
 for reinsurance Reserve for outstanding losses 37480922 All other liabilities, viz:
 Return premiums $4,22328 reinsurance pre-
 mums $536293- ....................... 958621 to due for borrowed money 7O0O0OOO surplus 162682387 Capital 15O0OOO00 Total liabilities s..................... $9 5O1 3214 CHARLES NELSON, Agents 1O4 Montgomery