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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-22

conference the members of the Boarf
of Education of the city will be in
vited, and it is expected that plans for
the work to be done will be adopted
The club, in hearing and discussing
letter from Paul Hansen, President
of the Montgomery Scandinavian Socia
and Industrial Club, who is now in
Denmark. took official cognizance of
Mr.. Hansen's offers to assist in the up
building of Montgomery.
Mr.. Hansen advised the club that h
wished to present to as many as pos.
sible of the people of Denmark, of
which Mr.. Hansen is native, tn
many opportunities that Montgomery
offers to desirable homeseekers M
Hansen will be advised of the willing
ness of the Directors to assist him in
every way.
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ENTER POST0FFlCE
ROBBERS MAKE HAUL AT FORT
RARRANCAS.


Pensacola Fla. May 21.-The postof-
flee at Fort Barrancas, sourth-class
office, was robbed last night, when
money order receipts were stolen
amounting to about SIS. The robbery
was committed while armed guards pa
trolled in front and around the build
ing occupied by the postoffice. and
while one of the windows was forced
in order to gain an entrance. no noise
was heard by the guards.
The robbery was not discovered until
this morning. when the postmistress,
Miss Wheat, opened the ofiicee for
business.
The office Is maintained at the post
for the accommodation of the officers
and men at the post, numbering about
600. The local postoffiae inspectors the
postmaster and officials at Washington
have been notified of the robbery, and
while they are making an investiga-
ton. the army officers are also making
thorough Investigation into the az
fair. Stamps which were in the drawer
with the money were left untouched.
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COTTONWOOD NEWS.
GOfY Becomes Proprietor of the Towns
Leading Hotel.

Cottonwood. Nav 21.-(Special. y
Mr. J. L. Golf has recently consum-
mated deal by which he becomes
the Proprietor Of the Cottonwo9d ID H 6v
Mr. Marvin Lewis. Mr.. GOff expects
to take charge Of the hotel n Juns IL
property in the city Mr.. Lewis has
recently engaged in the mercantile
business.
Mr. John Mcdonald has recently
returned from Elena. Fla. where he
has been employed for some time
past He will remain in Cottonwood.
Miss Lenna Wallace of Montgom-
erv is visitir~ in Cottonwood. the
guest of her cousin, Mrs. A. Smith, on
East Main Street.
Miss Jessie Johnson of Ozark. is
visiting her sister, Mrs. j. L. Goff'
in Cottonwood.
Mrs Kemp Blackwell of Columbia
is visiting the family of Mr.. w. 5.
Wood in Cottonwood.
Prof. Claude F. Cassidy, returned
today from visit to his old home at
Midland city
The cA1dren of the Methodist Sun
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TRAINING OF
BOYS TO WORK
Commercial Club to Take
Up Question.
LETTER ON MANUAL TRAINING
School Improvement Women Point
0ut Its Necessity.
Matter VIII be Considered at Confer
ence of Interstater Persons at
New Club Rooms Next
Tuesday Evening.

The Directors of the Commercial Gun
decided yesterday that it would assume
an active part in the movement to oo-
tain a complete course in manual train
ing in the public schools in Montgom-
cry.
At the session held yesterday after
noon Ii was resolved that Immediately
after the NAV 9f tas to Hh
the opening of the Clubs new quarters
on Court Square. the Board OF Direc-
tors would take up with the Montgomi-
Committee on Manual Training, from
which the Club mad received letter
asking cooperation, the subject of per-
The meeting was held at o'clock
! yesterday afternoon and was attende1
3 by President A G. Forbes, John +
! Jones, DR.. F. C. Stevenson. w. B. Day
idson, c. G. Zirkle and Secretary l.. l..
! Gilbert. .
teresting report on the new quarters OF
the Club on Court Square. They are
practically completed, and the Board of
ment Committee of the Club to prepare
an opening reception to members OF the
Club and their families. The reception
win Be given on the night of Tuesday
/. The following telegram was sent yes
\ terday:
George u. Miles, tIfanu heepeF Oh fec-
ords and Seal, Mobile:
I'VE desire next session of Grand
. Lodge. Knights Of Pythias to be held
! in Montgomery. Every citizen will well
! come you and extend all courtesies.
Please urge acceptance of invitation.
THE Commercial Club.
by A G. Forbes, President
The consideration of manual training
{ In the public schools of Montgomery
was introduced by the reading of a let
ter from Mrs Eliza NJ. Little. Mrs.
Phares Coleman, Mrs. Clifford A. La
{ nier and Mrs. A. G. Forbes members
of the Committee on Manual Training
from the Montgomery School Improve
ment Association. A copy of the letter
: follows:
Montgomery, Ala.
'sro the Commercial Club, City:
"Gentlemen-Realizin your ever pro-
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False Pretense Charge.

r. o. Sellers, merchant of Perry,
Fla, was arrested and brought here
today and placed in Jail on the charge
of devising a scheme to defraud certain
persons out of property and money.
Sellers has been in business at PER-.
for a number of years and recently
when he addressed letter to whole
sale firm in Chicago stating that he
desired to increase his stock and ask.
ing for credit to the amount of $1,000
that firm, after getting a favorable let
ter from a bank near there, promptly
shipped the goods.
1t is now alleged that Perry did no
even take the goods from the freight
depot, but addressed them to an auc-
ton house in Chicago and shipped them
back on the next train. He followed,
and, arriving at Chicago, took an as
sumed name and presented a letter
from r. o. Sellers. dealt with the par
ties to whom he had shipped the goods
and effected sale at about s1,100. He
then seturned to his home. and when
the Arm failed to secure settlement
suited in the arrest of the merchant.
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ERECT NEW BUILDING.
Ground Broken for Addition to Athens
Female College.


Athens. May 21,-(Special.) -Ground
was broken yesterday morning at the
Athens Female College for another fif-
teen Thousand dollar addition to the
large and handsome structure, and TINS
is to be completed by the first of sep,
TENDER or October, ready for the ran
session of the college.
This will give additional room ror
nearly one hundred girls in the board
ing department, and will make an
equipment there worth about one hun
bred thousand dollars.
The faculty of the Eighth DISTRICT
Agricultural school, as slight token
of the high esteem in which they heid
the retiring president. H. J. Fusch'
presented him with gold headed UNI
hreIIa which cost twenty five dol
lars. The gift was a great surprise to
The retiring official and took him on
his feet. He made very happy re-
sponse when presented by a former
president. Col. NJ. X. Clements on be-
half of the faculty.
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"a q kEy q Il
D p Y no

will be light as no cases of serious
Importance appears on the docket and
the work can be dispatched quickly
Misses Morrow and Pruett, teachers
of the Sanford Street high school, will
tender he senior class a reception at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. NJ. Ken
dali Wednesday evening Immediately
Citizens of Blue Springs and the
surrounding section are engaged in an
effort to build a new church at that
place and now have the structure UNI
der way.
Mrs. M ]. Hart, who has been
quite sick for the past two weeks ia
imnravip@ and will soon be out again
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VICTIM of MENINGITIS.
Htru,iprhau Fireman Dies Suddenly
from Attack of Disease.

Birmingham. May .--tSpeclaI. J.
Fireman w. Fl. Foy of Station No. l.
Birmingham fire DEPARTMENT died un-
Axpcctedly at 3:40 o'clock this after
noon while being carried to st. Vim
cents Hospital in an ambulance. He
was stricken with spinal meningitis
Yesterday and his. death was due to
the ravages of this disease;
Mr.. Foy was "a years OF age, ana
lived at Springfield, S. C. The body
is being held at Shaw and sens I'M
jertaking establishment awaiting In
struction from the young mans fam
lily. as to disposition.
Fireman Foy entered the service on
tn e26th of last April and leaves
MANY friends to mourn his untimely
demise
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TRIAL OF CHARLIE JONES.
SLAYER of MIR. Reddick In Trying
Prove lnsanifw.

Slayer Of MIR. Heddick IL Trying TO
Prove Insanifv.
Tuscaloosa. May 21-tSpecial.)- 1.-The
trial of Charlie Jones, who Is held for
the killing of Mr. Reddick of Kentucky,
which occurred near the station of Buhl
several months ago, is being held here.
Several witnesses have been exam
ined who testified that Jones is of un-
sound mind; that he has been very Pc
culiar since early childhood: that his
mother was an opium eater and that
after Jones was born she returned to
the hospital and died there an insane
woman.
Jones, from the testimony presented,
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He seems to take but little interest IN
the trial, and simply sits with his mead
hung. His father. who Is past the sex.
entieth year, with his daughter tne
sister of Charles Jones. and the boy
step-mother are present in the court
room.
The State is represented by Distrfct
Solicitor w. B. oliver County solicitor
C. Ri Werner Assistant County Soiic-
itor M. T. Ormond and solicitor Fritz
Thompson of Centerville.
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ELBA EXERCISES END.
Fine Address Delivered by Congress
bman CLAYTON.

man Clayton.
Elba, May 21.-(Special. To-day at
noon the commencement exercises of
the Elba Public School came to an end.
The commencement address was de-
livered by Hon. Henry D. Clayton. who
cation the Dynamic Force OF Modern
Progress" splendid address had
been anticipated by the people of Elba.
and their expectations were more than
gratified.
Last night the pupils of the higher
grades gave their entertainment to a
packed house. The exercises, like those
that had gone before, evidenced care
full preparation on the part of the
teachers and earnest work by the pu-
pills.
The school session just ending has
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AmuSen1entS
FRA DiavOIo" PIeases Again.

The Olympia Opera Company pre-
scented Fra Diavolo" at the Electric
Park Casino Tuesday night for the sec
ond time, duplicating the success of
formance of FRA Dfavalo" is the bes
offering that the company has made
since its initial appearance at the
Casino, the opportunities for solo wor
being numerous. The leading members
of the company were particularly meri
torious.
Fra Diavolo" will be presented at
the Casino again Wednesday night.
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midsummer

reproduction of Midsummer
Nights Dream" will be given at the
High School Auditorium Wednesday
evening at s o'clock. for the benefit Of
the MONTGOMERY School Improvement
Association.
Tickets. 25 cents on sale at NAYS
News Stand, John L. Cobbs, Alexander
& Spann's. and knahe's. adv
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COURT IN EUFAULA.

Judge Evans Presides and Organizes
Grand Jury.
Eufaula, May Fl. Especial 1.-THE
spring term of the Circuit Court was
convened here yesterday morning by
Judge A. A Evans.
The grand jury was chosen with A.
B. Bush as foreman, and after the
usual charge entered upon the dis
charge of THAR dutiA~. The business
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-22

been one of the best In the history of
the town. The superintendent, Prot j.
r. Ward, has displayed ability of high
order,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-05-22

day School will hold ''Children's Day"
services at that church on the nrst
Sunday light in June.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
District Court Notes

Annie Marshall in the district court
pleaded not guilty to two charges OF sell
ing liquor Illegally and furnished ball TO
appear for trial on Tuesday.
Margaret Durfee pleaded not guilty 20
being a lewd and wanton person and was
held IN 5000 surety for trial on Tuesday
These two were arrested yesterday az
ternoon In a house on Chapel street by
capt. stone Lieut.. Il. - Gilmartin. Sergt
w. L. Doe and Patrolman Hindmarsh or
the Central station. who made a raic or
the premises.
Elsie Vaughn pleaded not guilty 20
stealing two waists valued at s. from
Elizabeth Gardner and was held In 500
surety for trial on Tuesday.
Rose Comlar pleaded not guilty 10 stcal-
ing two rings valued at $50 from Bertha
A. Davis and was held in 500 surety for
trial on Friday.
Joseph Lepine of North Providence
pleaded guilty 90 assaulting Arthimes
Charbouneau and was fined so and costs.
The assault was the result OF futile at
tempt by Lepine 20 collect 80 cents room
rent from CharbonneoL
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
CAUCUSES ARE
FOR GODDARD
FOR SENATOR

In the Third ward the caucus ad-
journed early ana the door was locked
Councilman John j. O'Neil, former
chairman of the Democratic city com
mittee, and Alderman John &. Dunn
arrived some time afterward at the
darkened hall and took exceptions TO
the result of the caucus because of
an agreement they claimed had been
entered into for Alderman Dunn and
John w. Hogan TO be on the delega-
ton. They did not attempt to hold
another meeting.
The Goddard resolution, adopted by
a unanimous vote, follows:
"The electors OF this ward desire to
express their sincere commendation
OF the senator 'and representatives In
the general assembly from the city OF
Providence for their support OF the
candidacy OF Robert H. l. Goddard for
the United States senate, also for their
support OF measures introduced for the
Improvement OF conditions I'm the gov
eminent OF this state.
1--WE earnestly recommend 20 the
voters OF this ward the denomination
and reelection OF said senator and
representatives"
CONTINUED on Page Three.)
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
WATER WORKS COMPANY
OF EAST PROVIDENCE
MUST PAY TAX TO TOWN

The East Providence Water company
will have to pay taxes TO the town OF
East Providence.
The board OF tax assessors OF the
town has reached this conclusion after
an extended investigation into the law
and precedents and OF all the circum-
stances surrounding the exemption the
company has 80 long enjoyed
II Is understood that the boards con-
clusion is based largely, IL not prin-
cipally, upon the advice OF Walter II.
Barney. ESQ. of Barney g. Lee. at
torneys Of this city, who has, II is
stated, rendered an exhaustive opin-
ion that covers the subject in about
all its ramifcations.
The company was formerly owned,
partly at least, by Marsden ]. Perry
OF this city. but is now in the control
OF Frank A. Sayles OF Pawtucket II
is stated that after the collapse Of
the big standpipe. there some years
ago the old company succeeded, largely
through the influence Of the late Ellery
II Wilson. in obtaining relief ffm
taxation, the assessors acting under the
advice, IL was stated. of Town Solicitor
Mitchell OF Mitchell and Bassett. Mr..
Bassett at that time was personal coun-
sci, IL is stated. OF Marsden j. Perry,
one OF the largest owners OF the plant.
Since that time Mr.. Perry has disposed
or his interests TO Mr.. Sayles in the
company at handsome profit
When the town financial meeting
was held some time ago. former United
States Marshal McCabe taxed the as
SCISSORS with their failure to assess the
water company's property and the
meeting instructed the board to investi-
gate the circumstances and see what
could be done in the premises.
The board applied to the Providence law
firm OF which Mr.. Barney is the head,
and information has been received that
Mr.. Barney has advised that the COM
pany should not be exempt from taxa
tion. The opinion he has given the board
covers, IL is stated. many typewrftten
pages In 1t he reviews the sale OF the
fire district property TO Ellery III. Wilson
and his associates In 1895 for the sum OF
s2l00, and the assumption Of the bonded
indebtedness OF the district. and the pay
ment OF all the bonds with interest there
on The present property OF the water
company. II Is stated. consists of the
property conveyed to II by the fire dis
trict and OF considerable additions there
TO.
The following questions OF law are de-
cided:
First. Was the property Of the fire dis
trict lawfully exempted from taxation for
town purposes?
Second: II the preceding question Is
answered in the affirmative. then could
such exemption be lawfully transferred
to the water company?
Third. If both OF these questions are
answered in the affirmative. was such
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
OBTAIN IMPORTANT
CONCESSIONS
FROM RAILROAD

Alderman John c. Dunn and Council
man John ]. ONeill. a committee ap-
pointed in the interest OF citizens of
Wanskuck and Tooleville, have succeeded
In obtaining from the street railway au-
thorities some important concessions.
In the first place the Branch avenue
cars, which had been diverted from their
old route and sent around the depot un-
der the canopy, will be restored TO their
original route next Thursday, which will
be a great accommodation 10 the work.
ingmen who desired to be landed in the
heart OF tho business district.
1t has also been decided to try the ex-
pertinent for the next six weeks OF put
ting on an extra car at IL: 80 Sunday even.
ings, 40 minutes later than cars have
been run. If tho experiment proves sue
cessful from the financial viewpoint IL will
be continued.
The delegation also submitted to Vice
President Buckland and General Manager
Potter two propositions as follows: To
run the cars on 1O-minute instead of 90
minute time Saturday afternoons; also to
put on n late car at night. say at 1890 or
o'clock. These two propositions were
taken under consideration and a reply Is
expected late this week.
The alderman and his colleague were
much pleased over their reception by the
railroad officials and the success which
attended their efforts.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
METHODS Of THE
WEATHER BUREAU
ARE DESCRIBED

The methods pursued at the weather
bureau were Interestingly described by
M. r. Blystone, local forecaster for the
United States weather bureau, at the
meeting OF the Westminster Mems club.
at the Woodbury. Memorial church.
Adelaide avenue, last evening. Mr..
Blystone told OF the value OF the SER
vice in preventing disasters.
Long experience. he said. had caused
the forecasters to reach a great de-
gree OF proficiency. One OF the great
est helps to farmers, was, he said, the
department OF climatology. which de-
pends TO a considerable extent upon the
aid which Is given by persons not in
the employ OF the government There
are 45 sections in which this service
Is worked and these keep the bureau
posted. as TO the lowest and highest
temperatures. the amount OF rain and
snow falls, and their information Is
OF great value TO the farmers.
He gave the flood in the Mississippi
valley in 1897 as an illustration, when
live stock valued at $4,000 was re-
moved from the low lands TO places OF
safety upon the advance warning OF
the bureau. AS an illustration of the
value OF warnings to shipping interests,
OF pending storms. was cited an In
stance, when vessels with cargoes
valued at $50 600. 900. were ready TO
leave ports along the Atlantic ocean.
Most OF these vessels remained at their
wharves. Those which ventured out
met with disaster and large losses
resulted. BY a single warning sent
out OF coming cold weather, crops
valued at s3,500,o00 were saved. The
annual cost OF maintaining the bureau
is about $1,350,000.
The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-05-21
MENOELsS0HN
MUSIC co. MAKES
ASSIGNMENT

In order 10 protect It's creditors from
loss, the Mendessohn Music company,
which has stores I'm this city. Boston and
New York made an assignment this
morning to Charles T. Burbank or Bos-
ton.
The liabilities are estimated at about
800 600, and Il is said the assets fall but
little below this amount
The cause Of the assignment Is attrib-
uted TO mismanagement on the part OF
the former president OF the company,
John w. Dun of Cambridge, who recens-
ly sold out his interests in the company
10 Flavel n. Jordan, who Is now the
president. II is claimed by one OF the
stockholders that when Mr.. Jordan made
an examination OF the company's finances
he discovered that the bank account had
been overdrawn a few thousand dollars,
Mr.. Dun.
A meeting Of the stockholders was call
ed and it was decided that the creditors
would be best protected by an assign
ment. which action was accordingly
taken. IL was also decided TO instrr-.
Mr.. Burbank. the assignee. 20 continue
the business at the stores. which arc lo-
Gated as follows: Providence. 2i7 West
minister street. Boston. l22 BOylstoH
street and New York. 2 West Twenty
third street.
jlace previously coupled by the Joseph
NJ. Mann Plano company. Edmund a.
Francis Is the manager According 10
him, the company has very large iinan-
ciai backing, and Will pull out OF the
trouble IN the near future.
Since Mr.. Francis assumed the manage
ment OF the store I'm this city. on March
4. he has met with great success lie
has sold over a hundred pianis In ahat
time. and his business Is still on the In
crease.