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The Washington times., 1907-05-31
KINDERGARTEN INSTITUTION
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

Invitations have been issued by Miss
Susan Plessner Pollock. principal Of the
washington Normal kindergarten Insti-
tuition. for the commencement exercises
OF the school. 1926 . street. which will
be held at O'Clock tonight In the
class are:
Post graduate-Miss Mary Lee Cherry,
Florida Seniors-Francis Emilia Young
blood. Alabama: blanche Edith Miller.
Virginia: Arabella Shelter, Pensyl-
vania; Cora Pearl Truman, Pennsyl-
vania; Cornelia Frances Jefferson.
Massachusetts; Ellen Kilgour. Mary
land; Alice Crosby Quinlan. Pennsyl-
Vania. Juuiors-Nictoria Viola Noel
New York, and Lucy Gallaher, Mary
land.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
JUNIOR REPUBLIC BOYS
ENTERTAIN Ct GUESTS

Sixty-seven men and women made an
excursion yesterday under the auspices
of the Associated Charities TO the Ma
tionaI Junior Republic, at Annapolis
Junction. Md.
superintendent Leslie w. Baker met
lie visitors at the railroad station, and
provided transportation for those who
uid not care TO walk to the republic.
The fifty-thTce boys who are now cared
for at the republic welcomed the visitors
with cnthusiasmb.
There was i session of the court. and
in the afternoon 4 bali game. Mr.. Baker
and his assistants took the visitors
through the various buildings, inClud-
ing the school, the carpenter shop. gym
nasium, the jail. and rooms where the
boys sleep. The party was conducted
by Secretary Charles I. Weller.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
ELLIOTT WOODS OPERA
HEARD IN BALTIMORE

A comic opera presented in Baltimore
"wednesday night brought before the
public Elliott Woods, superintendent Of
the Capitol Of the United. states a. a
composer of catchy and beautiful music
THE Jolly Tars.' the book and lyrics
Of which were written By Miss Louise
Malioy, dramatic editor Of the Baltimore
American, is the work whose merit h
increased by Mr. Woods musical talent.
it was produced at Ford's Theater for
the benefit Of the Baltimore Press Won
ems Club.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
GE0GRAPHERS ABANDON
TRIP TO JAMESTOWN

The contemplated trip TO jamestown
today by the National Geographic So
Ciety, where It was proposed to hold
field day. has been abandoned.
The officers Of the society stipulated
that go members should enroll for the
"Trip. and while a great number had
signifed their intention OF going ii was
impossible 10 obtain the required quota,
and the expedition was abandoned.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
MANUFACTURES EXPORTS
INCREASING RAPIDLY

Foreign markets are apparently alb
sorbing an increasing share of the
manufactures produced in the United
States. Notwithstanding the fact that
the growth in production. has been eS-
trenAely rapid. The value OF the manu-
features OF the United States, as shown
by the census Of 1900, is virtually fifteen
times os great as that shown by the
census OF 1S5e; while The value OF the
exports of the same class of articles
in 1905. as shown by the Bureau of Sta
ustcss is tWenty-fOur times as great
as in 1850
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
MEDICAL ALUMNI DINNER
AT HOWARD UNIVERSITY

Between sixty-fve and seventy prac-
tcing physicians, graduates of the
sCnOol. were present at the annual ban
Quet Of the Howard University Medi-
cal alumni at Miner Hat The guests
Of the evening were W r Thrilled and
Dean Robert Reyburn.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
Summer Tourist Rates Via Baltimore

q Ohio. On sale daily TO Jersey seashore
resorts. Adirondack Mountains. northern
New York. New England. Canadian
provinces. Nova Scotia. Allegheny Noun
Isllns resorts. also 20 many Western
or water tour for pleasure or recrea ton.
consult agents at 1917 G ST.. 6I9 Penna
ave. or station. " J. ave. and c St for
rates, routes. etc. They win be helpful
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
CUP FOR JOHN T. DEVINE
FROM BROTHER HOTEL MEN

Members OF the Washington Hotel
Mems Association and their wives sat
down to the first annual dinner last
night At the Shoreham. During the
evening handsome loving cup was
given 10 John r. Devine. president OF
the association. in appreciation Of his
successful efforts in organizing the as
soclauon. smprCmptu speeches were
made between the courses Baltimore
bonifaceu We're represented by Mr.. and
Mrs. Jerome II. Joyce. Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer B. McCahan. John LangtOn, Miss
Langton. and Harry Busick
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
When You Open Bank Account

Deposit your money where it viii earn
interest. Banking dept. OF Union Trust
Co, 14h4 r St, pays interest on all ac-
counts. Deposits subject TO check.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
CAPITOL HILL CHURCH
NOW MADE CERTAIN

At business meeting last night. the
members of the First Congregational
Church, by voting 10 assist IN paying
the salary of the Rev. J. w. Frizzen.
as pastor Of the Church OF the Pil-
grims in East Washington, made the
Of an institutional church
on Capitol Hin by Julian G. Ingram a
surety. A committee from the First
Church viii unite with delegations from
Mt. Pleasant Church and the Church
of the Pilgrims in accepting the gift
4 minimum salary OF SIS month was
voted 20 the pastor Of the Church Of
the Pilgrims. A special collection 10
raise the money viii be made on June 9.
An Ice Cream That's Pure p;ob
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
500 Frederick, Antietam Keedvs-

ville), HagerstOWn. and return. Leave
Baltimore & Ohio Station. Washington.
$50 a. m, Sunday. June 2 Plenty OF
room for everyone. and M gnihcent
opportunity 10 spend a delightful day in
the country at small expense.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
TWO VISITORS ROBBED
BUT CANNOT TELL HOW

Two strangers in the city reported
10 the police that they had been robbed
early this morning
Robert McWilliamson, Of Wheeling
". Va. had a ticket to the jamestown
Exposition and 81 in cash stolen. He
had no IDEA OF where or how he was
robbed
While at the Pennsylvania Station. Ig-
natius Iagale. Of p Fifth avenue. Pitts
burg, lost SIS and a return ticket
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
BaltimOre and Return, Sc, Baltimore

< Ohio r.. r. Every Saturday and Sun
day. All trains both ways. both days.
except Royal Limited. City Offices 14l7
g st. and 6I9 Penna ave.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

Are You to Be a June Bride?
Time 10 consider flowers. Sharrer, 14th & l.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

Excellent Rock Fishing
at Chesapeake Beach.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31
LII silk umbrellas $l.90
worth S. 10 S.

On top of the saving, we viii GUAR
ANTEE THE WEAR OF THESE.
Styles for men and women silks are
best quality TaffeJas and Serge Silks.
Those for women are IN Cardinals,
Garnets. Blues, Navys. Greens, etc.
and with a good variety OF fancy han
dies. in lockwood. plain aud trimmed
and sterling silver. MEMS Umbrel-
las arc all best black silks with natu-
raj wood handles.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

- are OF yarn dyed taneta
sc a4s Tlaic, others I'm bOrdered
-s.-s- Colors are chiefly green. blue.
$50 no purple
fanCy handles Extraordinary val
ues and every woman ought 10 have
"a 1olorcd silk umbrella.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

An Ice Cream That's Pure, Rich.
c. & s. delightful Velvet kind. Druggists
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

Only a fe,r-AIade Of English mer-
cerized Gloria. win natural wood and
fancy handles.
These are durable umbrellas. beinS
made with steel rods and the paragon
construction frame.
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

S29s Best Russian Iron
Ovens for oil. gas or EaEoIeue
stoves. well lined. c-buruer
size. guaranteed good bakers
SS2aIisse................ s1.0S
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

Sl25 Crystal Glass Orange
Bowls on detachable stand.
dainty cut glass de- E0C
sign sale price , y
The Washington times., 1907-05-31

Made Of best White Lnene. en-
broidered and fitted with natural sticks
Exceptional value and in the sea-
sons best style.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
BASEBALL MIDDLE
MOBILE HAVING TROUBLE IN cor . TON STATES LEAGUE.
Everything Possible Is Being Done to Prevent the Gulf City From Euterf ig Southern League
 Next Season. 4

Mobile. Nov. 12.-At conference here this afternoon with representa- tivss from New Orleans, Hattfesburg and Mobile present. an understanding was reached concerning Mobiles en- desvor to get the Southern League franchise. sa sg
 Hattiesbrg offered to take Mobiles place in the Cotton States League all though four other towns are anxious for the franchise. These four are Pen sacoIa, Selma. Natchez and Monroe. If the Cotton States people endeavor to tie Mobile up, however, and keep this city out of the Southern League, no Cotton States League team will be here next season. If Mobile falls to get into the Southern League, the Shreve- port franchise will be transferred to Algiers, La, across from New Orleans. and an independent league of four teams will be organized. with Mobile the originator s.s
 Steps have already been taken to- ward the organization of the inde- pendent league. The Cotton States League. according to George Black burn, manager last year for Vicksburg, will not permit Mobile to withdraw un- less, the guarantee money in the Leagues treasury and $2,500 are given to the other cities for a division. At tempts to have the Cotton States hold meeting. 1t is claimed, have failed. and the one called has been set for ten days after the drafting season ends and five days before the annual meet ing of the Southern League.
 Importance Is attached to these facts as tending to show that Blackburn is correct in the progrem adopted by the Cotton States League people:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13

Candidate for Senate. Columbus. O.. Nov. 12.--Former Gov ernor James F. Campbell, who is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
YOUNG MAN MISSING
LEAVES NO CLUE AS TO HIS
 WHEREABOUTS.
When Last Seen. He Was Drinking With Good Sum on His Person. Wife is PrOstrated With
 Grief.

Dothan. Nov. 12.-(Special.) )-George H. Bradford. a young man in the em- ploy of the Georgia Cotton Company, and well-known throughout this entire section, has been missing now for nearly ten days with no tidings of his whereabouts. He was located at Headland for this season and had moved his family there. and after com ing to Dothan, several days ago, to his company's headquarters for in- structions and money. his disappeared
 His absence at first created no sus- picion from his family or employer as he was frequently off for two or three days at the time at other little towns buying cotton, but after waiting req sonable length of time for his return, Mrs Bradford called up the manager for the Georgia Cotton Company here to investigate and found that he knew nothing of where he was, and thought that he had returned to Headland.
 Later investigations revealed that ne was drinking at the time he came 10 Dothan, an dafter drawing a good lit- tie sum of money, Is reported to have taken a train for Atlanta in company with the crowd with whom he had been drinking, and 1t is not known where they landed.
 He was an Englishman by birth and came 10 InlS country dS d ShAAOAB N-tN~ on account of an accident which rob bed him of all the fingers on one or his hands while on this coast. was left here till he recovered. When he did recover, however, he had decided 10 remain on American soil. and has since been a loyal citizen, joining several of our secret orders, and marrying Dothan girl, Miss Lillie Deal. He had numerous friends in Dnthan who know
 hIoIx nf hfQ strange con- duct. but it Is the consensus of opin- ion that he has returned to England
 Mrs. Bradford states that she will at present make her home with her parents at Slocomb. and Is almost pros trate with grief. They have one child and have always had pleasant domestic relations. and Mrs. Bradford thinks he will return. He had been in the em- ploy of the Georgia Cotton Company for nearly three years and enjoyed the confidence of his employers to the full est extent.
 The Birmingham. Atlanta and St. Andrews Bay Railroad ran their first passenger train through to Compass | Lake yesterday. and will now make regular trips daily to that point. Hon. w. L. Lee, Houston's Repre- sentative, passed through Dothan yes terday for Montgomery, to take his seat with the Legislature in the called ses- sion.
 Prof. A. NJ Scott one of the oldest and highest ranking Masons in Ala | bama, was in Dothan yesterday.
 Judge Pearce left yesterday for Ge- neva, where he is to hold special | term of court
 1 Hon A B. Bush of Eufaula has re- turned hone after several days visit | to his daughter, Mrs. Jno. D. Martin | in this city.
 l Miss Katie Long has returned to heI | home in Gordon after several weeks visit to the family of Judge Leslie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
BOTH PLEAD GUILTY
RAGAN AND ROBERTS ARE SENT
 ENCED TO PENITENTIARY. /
Former Postmaster and the Registry CIerx 0f the Anniston P0stof- nce Plead Guilty to Em-
 bexxIement Charges.

Anniston. Nov. 12.--(Special. )--- James NJ. Ragan, former postmaster of Anniston. and Frank Roberts, for mer registry clerk in the Anniston postoffice. were carried before Judge Oscar R. Hundley. in the United States District Court this afternoon and af- ter entering pleas of guilty, were sent enced as follows: Ragan, five years in the Atlanta penitentiary and to pay fine of $3.000; Roberts. eighteen months in the Atlanta penitentiary and a fine of $32s.
 The amount of Ragan's embezzlement
 was $3.022S1. Roberts's embezzlement was $t6i Both made short statements and pleaded for mercy. After being sentenced. Ragan made an appeal that the time he had been in jail awaiting trial be deducted from his sentence but Judge Hundley said he was not entitled to merry and refused to grant the request. Then Ragan wept.
 1t was somewhat of surprise that the two well known prisoners were brought in today. as their cases had been set for Saturday, but norwith- standing this fact the court room was crowded to It's capacity by the friends of the prisoners end curious onlOok- CTS. The two men were arraigned to- day on ,ccount of the shortness of the docket and at their own request. as both of them had expressed a desire to receive sentence as early as pos sible.
 Neither had an attorney and both of them made a clean. breast of their guilt. For the first time since the de- lection of their crimes. the two men entered the marble building where they had ruined their lives. Each of them appeared nervous and i'll at ease. Ra- gan, even in his disgrace. Ra- tinues to manifest that pride which has so long been known as his dominant 1L . .. -t a.laAte I,.Asro L4t,udla las,- stpted that not since he has Bhn judge has he Riveu the extreme penalty. but that he would have to do so in Ragan's case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
ALL nUsINEss CLOSED.
Funeral of Marshal Mnshburn Attended
 IAsnuar

Fly Whole TOWm.
 Ray Minette, Nov. 12.-(SpeciaL)--At 8 o'clock yesterday the business houses of this place were closed out of respect to the memory of City Marshal Miles Mashburn. The funeral services were held at that hour from the residence. Rev. T. c. Hand, Mayor of Bay Minette, conducted the services, assisted by the Rev. J. $. Lambert. Notwithstanding the bad weather the services were very largely attended and were most touch ing.
 The deceased was one of the best known of our young men. He was a member of the Baptist Church and has always led the life of a consistent Christian gentleman. Having been raised in this county he was known from one end of 1t to the other and the news of his sudden death caused a shock to his acquaiptances here and elsewhere
 Besides his wife and four small chill dren, the deceased leaves one bro
 ther and four sisters to mourn his loss. They are Joseph M. Mashburn. of Bond. Miss; Mrs. Rosa Watkins, of Hammac; Mrs. Addfe Watkins, of Flom- aton; Mrs. Florence Powell, of Vinegar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13
INCURABLE DISEASES
 NEFARI0US FALLACY
Colonel Dillingham; Explains That for Every Human Ailment There is Sure and Certain Corrective; Plant Juice
 One of the Best.

Col. F. A. Dillingham;, the millionaire advertiser, was interviewed in his com fortable quarters by parties who came from distance to see him for the pur- pose of being treated and to obtain his remedies for rundown, debilitated nervous system. their names being withheld for certain reasons better known to themseives-but that makes no difference to Col. Dillingham;, the man whom Plant Juice has made fa- nous. He answers all questions in a straightforward manner, and when asked in regard to nerve force. said.
 T believe all physical or bodily &C., tion or motion comes from an invisi- ble source. and this source is. a sub stance; 1. C., mind Mind is co existent with the nerve forces. Mind wills. and the body obeys Mind is cause. Now we have the mind responsible for the body, and as we are dealing with man. we must consider mind first of all. Man can never be well physically while his mind is forming false world about
 s
 himself False conditions of mind are contrary to health, harmony and hap piness.
 Hence the first step to regain happi- ness Is to remove all obstacles. clear away the rubbish; clear the temple. l.. e.. body and mind, of all that Is wrong. First put the liver into perfect action; see that you digest all the food you eat. want 1t plainly understood that am now pointing out conditions for the beginning of restoration to health. I claim that all forms of known dis ease can be subdued, and that there are no incurable diseases. I believe thero is cure for every ailment that man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13

kind Is heir to in Natures laboratory, if we only knew where to search for it, and believe in offering to the public Plant Juice I offer you Gods greatest and best gifts for the cure of liver. kidney and blood diseases and all forms of nerve diseases.
 All persons may be made we'll and strong; but before I stretch forth my hands to save or use the knowledge God has given me to, work with, will make clear and plain the way: Those who seek health by my aid must work and obey the laws of their Creator as part of the treatment. Honesty. from the center to the circumference of your being, is an absolute prerequisite to your restoration. You must be honest with yourself and all the world. This must be the first .astep--the bottom round of the ladder. If. you cannot take this in all sincerity. I have no remedy to offer you. I am not preaching sermon. but giving you fundamental law of health,
 All health depends upon harmony and pure. unaduiterated honesty leads us into it. Before we build, we must have foundation. My life is govern. ed by fixed laws, and must obey Ma lures rule before can teach the law of cure for diseases.
 In offering yos Plant Juice for the cure of all forms of nervous diseases. also liver. kidney and bladder troubles. act as teacher and instructor of the race. present for rational minds the ONLY LAW OF CURE EVER KNOWN on our planet--the harmonious laws of Nature from which Plant Juice is com posed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-13

regulate elections in Alabama. Re. vision of Laws.
 1 H. 90. By Mir. Long of Butier-To
 define excess baggage: to prescribe the
 duties of common carriers in reference thereto; to fix their maximum charges ! for transporting the same to define
 certain offenses with reference thereto
 and to fix the punishment therefor. Commerce snd Common Carriers. II. 91. By Mir. John-To amend Sec-
 tion 16 of Act to provide lfor the or
 ganization and regulation of cities and H s2. By MT. John-To establish
 the Poli ,e Commission of Birmingham. Judiciary.
 H. s3. By MT. Maner--To provide
 for regulating the issue and use of
 transfer tickets upon street railroads. | Corporations.
 Fl. s4. By MT. King-To authorize
 cities to operate water works. Judi
 ciary.
 H. s5. By MT. Lyons--To amend
 Section 1874 of the Code. Judiciary. l H. s6. By MT. Sherrod-To amend an act to provide that all Confederate
 soldiers sailors and their widows who | are now drawing pension and who | are over the age of 80 years. shall be entitled to and receive a pension of the
 first class Revision of Laws. | H. s7. By Mir. Smith of Franklin To regulate the practice in civil
 cases in the Circuit Courts of Franklin 1 County. Judiciary.
 1 H. as. By Mfr. Smith of Franklin | To amend an act to amend Section s0s 1 of the Code of 1896. so far as the same
 relates to the times of holding the l Circuit Courts of Franklin County. Ju-
 dietary.
 H. 99. By Mir Kirby--To prescribe
 the qualifications and additional duties I oF fs~ ,,.4x frto nd n l vide a moro efficient supervision of the
 public sch ools of Alabama. Education. H. 47. By Mir. Haley.-(Judiciary.) )- l To regulate sales of stocks of mer- l chandise in bulk. or portions thereof,
 otherwise than in the ordinary course l of trade.
 H. 50. By MT Carmichael of Coli l bert--(Judiciary.) With amendme mt I To provide for the registration of all | conveyances of real and personal l property
 MT. Lyons, chairman of the standing l committee on appropriations. reported l that said committee in session had act. ed upon the following bills and or dered same returned to the House 1 with a favorable report:
 H. 52 By MT. Hoffman.-tAppro- l priations. )--To fix the salary of the l Chancellor of the Southwestern chan I cery Division of Alabama at the sum 1 of Forty-five Hundred Dollars (S4,50O 1 per annum H 43 By Mir. John--(Appropriat tions) )-Making appropriations for the I expenses in distributing of the Acts and
 Journals of the extraordinary session. H. A. By MT. Johns--(Appropria . tions )-To appropriate the sum of l Four Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($45O l for the printing of an aditional sup
 ply for the Acts of the Legislature of l 1907.
 Mir. Armstrong chairman of the Standing Committee on Public Print ing, reported that said committee in
 session had acted upon the following 1 bills and had ordered sane returned l to the House with favorable report: H. Se. By Mir. John (Pubiic Print