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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

SORORITY DASoT PICKETT SPRINGS. The members of the Delta sigma Phi Sorority of the Girls' High School entertained at dance last evening at Pickett Springs when the party in ciuded Misses Jean Lahey, Francis apdson. pd Susie Susie May. Elizabeth Andrews Mildred Andrews. Matilda Norwood. Bessie Burke, Florence Davidson. Margaret Browne, Evelyn Bibb, Maude Halls. Isabella Cobbs, Julia May Hen derson and Lizzie Fitzpatrick; Messrs Jullus Hendricks, Julius Gay, Harry conni WlliPem Parksp conn1 FrapS snn nro%deS eeshiey Cook Aldrich Moore, Collin Howe. Zelda Halls, Troy Halls. H. T Lockie, Howard Butt, Herbert Jones. Samuel Jones. N D. Eubanks, Morgan Browder, James Browder,, T W. Car ,s E%eEs TKEn: Asss esss orass Walter Pickett, Austin Pickett. Phares coleman, Allen lAcNeel Gaston Hume West. William Davidson, James Nor. rissette and James Davidson.
 HARRIS-SHESSON.
 The wedding of Miss Annie Chesson and Mir P. c. Harris took place very as'sis at the smaay some of afnGE Mr ana Mrs Wells in Fitzpatrick. ev. w. J Elliott performed the ceremony. Miss Chesson was ne of the lst beauti' full and popular girls in Fitzpatrick. The bridegroom is a popular engineer on the Central of Georgis: Railway. MT. and Mrs. Harri, will make their home in Montgomery alter their re- turn from a short wedding trip.
 
 HALE-BROWN.
 The marriage of Miss Ellie Brown and MT. Henry B. Hale will take place tomorrow evening at S:30 o'clock at bell, 545 South Lawrence street. No cards.
 The marriage of is5 Carrie Lou Avenger and MT. Walton Osgood Thweatt will be solemnized this even-i ing at S:30 o'clock at the Clayton Street Methodist Church.
 MT. and Mrs. J. F. shores are keep ing house on South street. and have as their guest Miss Lulu Ledbetter, or Montgomery, sister of Mrs. Shores. Miss Ledbetter is a musician Of rare talent, and during a recent visit here won many friends who will be glad to welcome her back.-Talladega Moun- tain Home.
 A party who enjoyed cotillion Sat urday evening at the Country Ciup' were Misses Coralette Metcalfe, Mar guerite Rice, May Tyson. Susie May Kate Steiner, Caroline Randoipn, ander, Frank Haltiwanger Florence Davidson, Mary Knowles, Bertha Fitz- patrick. Fannie Marks. Dorsie Tyson and Minna Dent, Messrs. Dave Cros- iand. George Mentz, Walter Pickett, C. e. Leslie, Harry Conniff. H. T. Lay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
COURT AT ABREvIILE.
Judge Evans Takes Up Docket in Hen-
 ry County.

Abbeville, June Special )--Cir- cult Court is in session here, Judge Evans presiding. This sis the nrsf time that court has been held since Henry County was taken from the Twelfth Judicial Circuit and placed back in the Third. and found nfty-one bills for various offensesI -.ss :
 Judge Evans's charge to the. grand tury was a model of its kind.
 The civil docket for last week was very heavy, large number Of cases were not reached and had to be con tinud until the next term of court; The criminal docket Is comparativeiy hSnI proved wonderfully during the past week. Cotton is beginning to take on fruit and where 1t has been worked oat crop was the best that has ever been made in the County. Corn, cane and potatoes are doing well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
REST WITH SENATOR
REMAINS OF WIFE AND SON ARE
 INFERRED.
Bodies Were Exhumed From Graves In Washington Cemetery And Were Brought To Alabama For
 Permanent Burinl.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, June IF.
 The remains of Mrs. Cornelia5 C. Morgan, wife of the late Senator John Tyler Morgan, and their. son. John, H. Morgan, neached Selma last night,
 This afternoon in picturesque i've Oak Cemetery the remains of the Wire and son were laid to rest by the side of their illustrious husband and father. The interment of the remains were wit messed only by few citizens who hap pened to te. In Live Oak Cemetery at the time and by a few relatives of the family and intimate friends. Mrs. Morgan. the wife of senfator ful Morgan, died at their home in John Marshall Place. Washington, during the year of 1894, from peritonitis. The remains were inferred in Rock Creek Cemetery in that city, where they rest tions from the two daughters they were exhumed and shipped to Selma:
 John H Morgan, the son Of senator and Mrs. Morgan, was drowned in the Potomac River near Washington, while out boating with party of young men and women on Arrfl 2S, 1SS5. His re- mains were found several days later and were inferred in Rock Creek Gem etery where later the remains or his mother were laid to rest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
Cottage Caught Fire.

The fire department was called to the fin the northern part of the city this morning at lO:45 o'clock. The blaze proved to be on the roof of a small negro, and was caused by. sparks fall ing upon the shingle roof. The blaze was quickly extinguished by the de- partment, the damage done amounting to about $25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

The ladies of the Methodist Church gave a supper in the Foy building last Friday night which was well attended, Quite a nice sum of money was reai- ized for the church.
 ". w. Espy has just returned from a. business trip to Europe. He visited places of note in England. France, Ger many, Switzerland and Austria.
 Miss Ruth Bradley. who has been at. tending Mary Baldwin College at Etaunton, Va, returned home ysster-
 J. R. Ward and family of Opp are visiting Mrs. N. J. Ward on Franklin
 Lawrence Lightfoot of Eufaula is visiting his mother. Mrs. Mary Light foot,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
GIVES HIMSELF UP.
Former Cashier of BrantIey Bank Is
 Released on Bond.

J. R. Wilkes. former cashier of the First National Bank, of Brantley. who, 1t Is alleged, absconded with S8,000 of the banks funds in March of this year, walked into the United states district attorneys offices in the federal build ing yesterday morning. and stated that he wanted to give himself up to the authorities, but would desire to make bond for. his anpearance at the next term of the United States court. A bond of s2.500 was assessed by Commis- sioner Fillmore and was made by young Wilkes.
 voI1n~ cashier Wilkes left towm, m aug ns had not been heard Of until yesterday. when he gave himself up. It Is un- derstood that his shortage was made the dedication.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

At a local infirmary this morning prepared for burial and were shipped to Burnsviile, where they were in tered this afternoon.
 Last Thursday morning, while work tained a number of injuries about the head and. chest from falling piece of timber. He was carried to an inhrm- ing, when death relieved him of suf- fering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
struck n Woman.

Ed Hogan. a negro, was in police court this morning on a charge of dis- orderly conduct. Last night in Shiver's s Spiers and began to quarrel with her. During the quarrel he picked up a niece of wood and hit the woman with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
WANTS INFORMATION.
Secretary of Baton Rouge Board of
 TruHo After Montgomery Ideaa.

Secrefary. Of Eaton Rouge Board Of
 Trade After Montgomery Ideas.
 J. W. Taylor, Secretary of the Board of Trade of Baton Rouge, La, has writ ten to the Commercial Club of this city asking that copy of the rules and cry organization operates be forwarded to him for reference in the operation of the new Board of Trade that has just been organized in the Louisiana city
 MT. Taylor says that the Montgomery ideas as to the way of regulation would be much appreciated. The Commercial Club will comply with the requests of MT. Taylor and outline for him the local methods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
DALE COUNTY CUTTING AFFRAY.
Posse of Ozark People PursuO Jim Mer-
 edeth.

Ozark. June 17.-(Special. )-Early this morning Jim M. Meredith, tenant on J. c. Holman's place, went to Dale- vile. and cut J. E. Harris so serious Iy that it is thought he cannot recoV- CT.
 Immediately after the attempt to slay Meredith fled and posse went in pur, suit. Al the same time they 'phoned Sheriff Andrews and he left at once for the scene of the trouble
 Saturday Meredith went to town ana tried to raise a difiiculty with IL. T. Donnell, a merchant, and for whom Harris works Early this morning he went back and when he attempted to strike Donneil Harris spoke to him ana he turned slashing Harris across the bowels to the cavity and cutting him again and again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
MORE TIME GRANTED.
state Is Given a Month Longer to An
 Answer in Railroad Cases.

AuHWtF III htuIIrUuu Ousess
 At the request of Assistant Attorney General Thomas w. Martin of Ala bauaa, the State has been given an exs tension of time in which to file their answers to the charges of the six rail- roads in the United States Court, which were filed on June 3rd. L
 The original time for answering was set for today. but owing to the in> mense amount of work involved in making out these answers, Judge Jones granted ars extension until July IS, which is Cle regular monthly rule day" in the United States Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
Brid9e CoIlapses in Madr

Bridge COllaDses in Madrid.
 Madrid. June 17.-The bridge of tha' river Manazares. which flows through the city, collapsed Sunday. precipitat- ing more than a hundred pedestrians into the street. All were rescued alive but more than a score were seriously injured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
AmuSen1entS
"A Stranger in Town" Convulses Large
 Crowd at Casino.

CrOWd Ut CasInO.
 One of the largest audiences of the season greeted Frank Bemish and a well-selected company at the Electric Park Casino last night. in their three Town."
 There is just enough plot in the com edy to hold 1t together throughout the production, and the many comical sit- nations and climaxes kept the audience in a. continuous roar of laughter.
 Frank Bemish as Bartley Swift was splendid. He has a striking stage ing role last night made a distinctive hit He was ably supported, however. and it would be difficult to specialize, but suffice 1t to say that "A Stranger in Town" Is one of the best produc- tions that has been at the Casino this summer.
 The arrangement lasts during the en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
Another Case of Smallpox.

a case of smallpox in North Montgom- cry yesterday. The patient was ne- gro, and belonged to the railroad gang that struck Montgomery a few weeks ago, with a smallpox victim in their number.
 He was sent immediately to St. Mar garet's Hospital, where he Is under one and likely to be of easy cure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
A. F. AND A. M. ELECTION.

Montgomery Lodge, No. IT ChOOses Of-
 fcers for Coming Year.
 At the annual election last night, Montgomery Lodge, No. Il. A. F. and A. M, elected the following officers for the ensuing Masonic year:
 John L. Harris, Worshipful Master; Joseph Seeman, Senior Warden; Eman- uel Ketzky, Junior Warden; Leo Cas- senheimer, Treasurer; William H. Ding ley, Secretary; Sam SulZbacher. Senior Deacon; c. w. Haden. Junior Deacon; John c. Mccall, Tyler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
Social and PersonaI.

Messrs. Joe and Harry Markstein hava returned to Anniston after a short visit to relatives here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Dr. Leon Howard has returned to to relatives here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

MT. Presley Welch. Jr., has returned home after a few weeks stay in New York, Washington and Jamestown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

MT. Albert Meyer has returned from Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Messrs will Zimmern and Henry Schwartz of Mobile spent Sunday here with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

MT. and Mrs. Kerr have returned from tLeir wedding trip to Chattanrt. ga and are domiciled at the home o1 Mrs. Mueller on Second Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Mrs. Bracy Vaughan and children, who have been residing in Gadsden TOT the past two months. havo returned here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
D,ea srom Bruises Received.

it. For this he was fined $25 or fifty days on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Little Miss Ella Florence Worrel has gone to Rome, Ga, to visit friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

MT. Tom Johnson of Montgomery spent yesterday in the city with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Miss Jamie Arberry of Montgomery is the guest of Miss Annie Lou Burns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Miss Collier of Vicksburg. Miss, II here visiting Miss Norma Ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18
THE RULE
 IN JEWELRY

is always to get the best. Most people realize this and when they buy jewelry they like to feel that whatever they get is the best of its kind. That's why we keep only the best jewelry.
 We've all sorts of staple and fancy articles in silverware and cut glass, dia- monds and all other precious stones in variety of plain and elaborate settings, watches and clocks. Everything the best
 Moderate prices consistent with quality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Misses Sadie and Lillian Meyer et Mobile are expected to reach Selma in Ia few days to attend the picnic CT tne Harmony Club at Lake Lanier next Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Miss Theresa Schwartz of Mobile Is Mrs Aaron Maas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-06-18

Messrs. Joe and Harry Markstein have returned to Anniston after a short visit to relatives here.
 Dr. Leon Howard has returned to New York City after pleasant Vlslt to relatives here.
 MT. Presley Welch, Jr.. has returned home after a few weeks stay in New York, Washington and Jamestown
 MT. Albert Meyer has returned from Pensacola.
 Messrs. Will Zimmern and Henry Schwartz of Mobile spent Sunday here with friends.
 MT. and Mrs. Kerr have returned from tLeir wedding trip to Chattanrs. ga and are domiciled at the home oi Mrs. Mueller on Second Street.
 Mrs. Bracy Vaughan and children, who have been residing in Gadsden TOT the past two months. haVo returned here.
 Little Miss Ella Florence Worrell has gone to Rome, Ga, to visit friends.
 Miss Jamie Arberry of. Montgomery is the guest of Miss Annie Lou Burns
 Mir. Tom Johnson of Montgomery spentt yesterday in the city with friends.
 Miss Collier of Vicksburg. Miss, Is here visiting Miss Norma Ward.
 Miss Theresa Schwartz of Mobile Is in the city spending several days with Mrs. Aaron Maas. Misses Sadie and Lillian Meyer et Mobile are expected to reach Selma Tn Ra few days to attend the picnic of the Harmony Club at Lake Lanier next
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
Father Of HRS. Baker Fails 10
Put 10 Appearance.
CHIEF REYNOLDS IS PUZZLED
Telegram Received Yesterday Said the
Man Was Leaving for this City, and
He Should Have Arrived Here Yes.
tedray Morning.

Chief OF Police Reynolds was pnzzl.
ed when Robert Bird, father OF Mrs.
Mamie ID. Baker, failed to arrive in
the city yesterday or last night MIR.
Bird telepraphed the chief Monday
that he was just leaving his home near
Wesar. n. c., and would get here lust
as soon as possible To look after the
interests of his daughter. who Is
charged with numbering her new
born infant.
The chief expected Mr. Bird to be
mere yesterday morning and when he
failed to put in his appearance last
night he hardly knew what to think.
1t Is supposed, however. that the man
reached Norfolk and failed to come
over here because he did not know OF
me short distance. or of the transpor.
tatlon facilities. uniformed people
before this have found II troublesome
to find their way from Norfolk TO New.
port News. irtyH
Although she knows ho- father h
on his way here, Mrs. Baker is ignor.
ant OF the fact that she Is charged
with murder and will be removed to
the city Jail ms soon ms she IL able to
leave hor bed. On account OF the
prisoners delicate condition. the an.
thoritics have kept the facts from hor
and the officer who is con-l,ntIv on
guard al tho woman's door Keeps him
SELF well out of sight
DIR. c. s. Butts, the attending phy-
sician. thinks that the woman may l,a
moved within the next day or two.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
Ladies' in OFFICE Of Sewing ia.
chine Company TsrrOrIzsd.
BALL PROBABLY INTENDED FOR CAT
Authorities Arc Unable to Discover
Any Malicious Cause for Firing of
Ball Which Came Near Hitting
Young Lady stcnographcr.

An unknown person fired Il 22.call-
brc rife or revolver into the Office OF
the Singer Sewing Machine Company
Thirtieth street and Washington ave.
nue., about 8 o'clock yesterday morn
ing The bullet passed through the
plate glass window In the front of the
Office, barely missed striking the
young lady stenog .apher employed in
the Office aud iinbeddcd itself in the
rear wall of the building
Several ladides who were in tho Of
flee ut ;he time Of the shooting became
almost frantic with fear and made n
rush for the door.
The shooting was reported to the
police by Agent Warner d. Chapman.
of the Singer Company, but no arrests
have yet been made.
II is believed that the shot was
fired hv some boy who intended the
bullet for a cat or a dog.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
YOUR HAT
siay lie stylish One, But 1t Mnkcu
Trouble.

May lie "A stylish One, But 1t Mnkcr
Trouble.
A man usually buys hat that's "in
STYLE" but the modern hat for men has
lots to ans,.er for.
Baldheads are growing moro numcr-
GUS every day. Hats make excellent
breeding places for the parasitic germs
which sap the life from tho roots OF the
hair.
When your hair begins % fan or; and
your scalp is full of Dandrun II "a a
sure sign that these countless germs are
busily at work.
There Ia but ono way to overcome the
trouble and kill the Germs-that way ls
TO apply Newbro's Herpicido to tho
scnlp--it will kill the germs aud healthy
hair Is sure TO result
Sold by leading druggists. Send loo. in
stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co 4.
Detroit Mich.
Two nizes-5Oc and S1.O0.
ALIENS DRUG STORE. ePEcIAL
AGENTs-
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
TWO COLLEGE CLASSES
HAVE BIG FIST FIGHT
Pitched Battles and Many Pugilistic
Dues Take Place at Tarhecl Ins.
titution.

RALEIGH. y. c., Oct. 3O-In order
to put stop or at least att .mpt 10
stop the pickering and class enmlty
growing out of the practice of hazlng
mt the State Agricultural and Mechan.
ical college at Raleigh President
Winston told the freshmen and scopr.
ignores they had better go out I'm tho
field and settle their differences In
regular pugilistic fashion. Accordingly.
this Is being done
Last evening IL more or less fierce
battle was pulled off in the college
athletic field and this evening there
WAS another fight. The students
are pitted against each other in true
gamecock fashion. sophomore against
freshman. a commander is present to
see that no murder is done.
II is stated here tonight that there
are some badly used UP boys on each
side. but the sophomorcs got the best
LOT the first encounter as n whole.
The matter has created a great deal
of commit ana criticism in the city
today some approving and others
condemning the college president. The
North Carolina colleges have had
much trouble this term with the haz-
ing element.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
QUARANTINE AGAINST
CUBA EXTENDED a MONTH
Yellow Fever Still Prevails in the
Island and no Chances VIII
Be Taken.
Az AesocInted Prcss. }

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Oct. 3o.-Sur-
eeon General Wvman of the Public
Health ana Marine Hospital Service
has issued an order extending tho
quarantine regulations against Cuban
ports for one month from November
Reports TO the Public Health and
Marine Hospital Service are to tho Of
feet that yellow fever is slightly on
the increase in Cuba and several new
cases are reported daily. The autho.i.
ties here say that owing to the warm
weather prevailing in the South At
lantic states. particularly In Florida.
there is danger of the disease being
introduced into the United States.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
MORE CHICAGO DIVORCES
Last Week Fifteen Per Cent. of tn,
Total Number OF MARRIAGES.

Last Week Fifteen Per Cent. of the
Total Number OF Marriages.
CHICAGO, H.. Oct 30---Domestic IL
felicities. as aired in the Cook county
courts have increased at startling
ratio in the last six weeks
Figures based upon the number of
bills flied in the circuit and supreme
courts asst week. and the number OF
marriage licenses issued by the county
clerk hold forth the somewhat start
ling fact that the proportion Of di-
vorces granted in Cook county is Is
por cent. of the marriage licenses is
sued. While CUPID last week made
dSi persons happy. the divorce courts
directed body blow ut the little gou
by granting to 90 persons DEGREES of
separation. The records of the supe-
rior court show Il decided increase in
divorce lit cation During the week
there were filed in that court 81 chan
Gerry suits, 81 of which were applica-
lions for divorce. OF the 63 chancory
suits flied in the circuit court dur ng
the week IS were divorce bills.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
HUNS HAD TO TAKE OFF
SHIRTS TO CARRY SILVER
Ignorance Led to Run on New Breh
ton, Pa, Bank, But pepositors
Returned Money.
(Dy Assoclntod Prcss.l

NEW BRIGHTON. PA, Oct. 30.-A
large bulk OF silver coin was taken
hack to the Union National Bank to-
day by Foreigners who panic stricken
Yesterday madc a run on the institu-
ton, y Hungarian woman misintes-
pretcd a garbage dump sign and
running TO manufacturing plant
shouted; mo interest at the bank. Its
no good
The foreign workmcn. hatless and
coatlcss. rushed to the lnnk All were
promptly paid in silver Some of them
had so much that they had TO take
of their shirts TO make money bags.
To-day nearly all took their money
back after spending a slccplcss night
guarding t.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
NEW AMERICAN RACE.
Professor Gordon Finds Hitherto Tn.
known Alaskan Pconlc

PROFESSOR Gordon Finds Hitherto Tn.
known Alaskan People.
PHILADELPHIA. Oct. 30-Dr. Geo.
IL, Gordon curator of the department
OF American archaeology of the Uni.
vcrsity of Pennsylvania. who reached
this city today after penetrating tao
Alaskan wilderness for 1000 miles on
the Mrs. G. G. Harrison expedition .
reports the discovery of n small tribe
OF abollgines hitherto unknown TO eth.
onlogsts. DR., Gordon calls these un-
known American mhahtanis "Kusk.
waramutcs.' lie brought here col
lection of their clothing, arms, uton-
slls. etc.
Tho tribe was found about 500 miles
from the mouth of the Kuskokwim
river and they were few in number
This people, DR.. Gordon says, came OF
Athabascan stock. but have been con.
Iuered by the lNquinaus aud havt
been almost absorbed by them. They
retain many OF their ancient charact.
eristics In speech and dress. Instead
OF wearing furs like the Esquimaus
they make tho skins of looms ana 9th.
er great birds into robes for clothing.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1907-10-31
WILL HAVE MORE MONEY
PUT IN CIRCULATION
Special Effort Being Made in This
Direction BY the Comptroller
Of the Currency.
[ny Assoclntel pressl

WASHINGTON. d. c.. Oct. 3O-Tho
Comptroller of the Currency. under di
rection of the Secretary Of the Treas
ury. is making special effort to in
crease the circulation of national
banks where the maximum amount Is
not already taken and in money cen.
ters where the increase will be most
beneficial II is expected that large
additions to the circulation will be the
result.
Comptroller Ridgelcv has taken up
this question with the national banks
with II view of giving relief as quickly
ms It can he done not only In the lar
gcr cities requiring currency for pay
rolls. and such purposes, but also in
tho country districts. whore the banks
have difficulty in securing currency
f.om thci Preserve agents.