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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

 OFFICERS ELECTED.
J. B. Case Heads The rans-sIississippi
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 Musk ogee, Okla, Nov. 21.--The trans- Mississippi Congress elected the follow ing officers for the ensuing year to- day: President, J. B. Case, Abilene, Kansas; Vice President. Col. Ike T. Prior, San Antonio, Texas; Secretary, Arthur F. Francis, Cripple Creek, Col orado.
 Resolutions were presented to the congress as follows:
 The Commercial Club of Council Bluffs. Iowa. presented resolution asking for the endorsement of the con gress for the improvement of the Mis- sissippi River. the waterway from the lakes to the gulf and or'other rivers in the South west; Henry T. Clark, of Omaha, made an address in which he recalled the great navigation business of fifty years ago and said:
 Tt is the rebate and the pass that have driven these boats from the rivers"
 The congress will meet next year at San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
S IN WOMAN,S REALM.

themums and roses, and the archways and doors were hung with smilax. Punch was served during the evening in the library. The ball was opened with grand march led by the president of the club, Jacoby. Miss Jacoby wore . white lace robe over chiffon and carried Ameri- can Beauty roses. After the march the program dance began.
 DALLIs-PHELAN.
 Mir. Sidney Harris Pheian of Atlanta. has announced the engagement of his daughter. Miss Enie I5eaie Phelan. to MT, Ernest Ellington Datiis. The mar. riage will take place on December 8 at 8 o'clock in the evening in st- Luke's
 The Announcement os this engage ment Is of mueh interest to Montgom- erians. Miss Phelan is q niece of Mrs. John stratford and of the late MT. Edward Graham. once Mayor of the city She Is also niece of Mrs. Phe- Ian Watt and Mrs. Jesse Beale, who now resides in New York. Her moth- CT. the late Mrs. Sidney Pheian, was formerly Miss Palmer Graham of Montgomery. when she resided There before her marriage.
 Miss Phelan. the bride-elect, Is q charming young girl.
 Mir. Dallis Is one of the brightest newspaper men in Atlanta.
 MISS MCULLOUGH AND
 G MIR. SMITH MARRIED.
 Miss Annie Mccullough of opelika and MT. Henry Smith of Alexander City. were quietly married Tuesday after noon at o'clock at the residence on Mildred Street of Rev. J. W. o'Hara, sxz. .a v wifi messed by few friends and relatives. The bride wore traveling gown of brown cloth with hat to match.
 Shortly after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Smith left for a visit to Birming- ham after which they will reside in Alexander City The bride has many friends here where she has frequently visited her sister. Mrs. D. M. Martin
 Mrs. Tillie Marks of New York form eriy of Montgomery. has returned to spend the winter here and is with her niece, Mrs. Nathan Gerson.
 4
 HEYMAN-sTRAUss.
 Friends of Miss Hattie Strauss will be interested in the announcement of her engaEement to MT. Lee Heyman of West Point, Ga. Miss Strauss formerly resided in Montgomery but for some- time past has made her home in New York City with her sister. Mrs. Edward A. Kohn.
 MEETING OF MOTHERS
 UNION WITH MRS. HAAS.
 At the meeting Of the Mothers Uuion, held yesterday afternoon with Mrs I. C. Haas. a number of interest ing papers and the hearing of reports from the various committees filled the program.
 The following papers were read;
 Physical Growth During Adoles- cenee.s and .sRelative Importance or Height and Weight" by Mrs Ray Nesr,en .The Rates and Periods of Growth" by Mrs F. c. Stevenson.
 "The Seasonal Rythms" by Mrs'
 aGrowth of Parts and Organs" by Mrs. W. L. Perry.
 MEETING OF THE IONIAN CLUE.
 Mrs. Walter Fisk was the hostess with whom the members Of the lonlan cluh met yesterday afternoon and Mrs. " Fl seymour was director Tor the nrorram. which included number or interesting papers. l.
 Mrs. William B. Stratford read pay per on 'ammigration During the Ntne- teenth Century"
 Mrs. John Stratford read paper on s.Thes Coming ef the Negro"
 Mrs. B. F. Evans read paper on s.As Others See Us"
 Mrs. Lamar Law read paper on Immigration as a Menace to National Health."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

of address" said lawyer, .and he. could have all the Plant Juice and the money he is reputed to have ss well. could take care of myself. Tine med icine seems ts do some good and I know of,one instance where 1t did con- siderable good to client of mine; al least that is what he says"
 The minister was altogether non committal. There is certainly noth. ing to object to in the shows that arc given."Nhe said. ''as have been here two or three times and never have heard an objectionable ramark."
 One of the teachers said that out where he taught there were people who swore by the Plant Juice. and admitted that he was at the demonatratlon for the purpose of getting some of the medicine and taking IL to sick mo- ther. T would rather not be quoted he said. ''but I know of case where the medicine did good and intend to take some to my mother tonight. and it 1t does her any good win willingly give Colonel Dillingham; < testimonial which he can use if he wants to-"
 The medicine sold well after tic demonstration and lecture. many speak ing in the highest terms of tho rsms- dies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

Mineral We'll Electric System owned by F. E. Beardsley. The allegations upon which the appointment was maas at the instance of the Fidelity Trust Company as trustee for notes secure by mortgage which notes are held pS Morgaa Jones and North Carolina par ties. show that the notes are amply secured. The concern is believed to pc solvent and this action Is taken to protect the property
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
MISS MER TEsTIFIEs.
Actxess Teils Court About Mrs. c,

Actsess Tells Court About Mrs. Gould.
 New York, Nov. 21.--Helen Mer. an English actress. appeared before Ref cree Mcclure today to give testimony in connection with the suit for separa- ton instituted hy Mrs. Catherine Glenn mons Gould against her husband Howard Gould
 Miss Mer's Appearance was the result of a decision rendered by Justice OGor- mon in the Supreme Court few days ago that her testimony be taken before the actual opening of trial as she is about to sail for England. Miss Mers testimony was given behind closed doors. 4&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
UNKNOWN NEGRO RUNS
 OFF WITH COTTON BALE
Performs Feat Almost as Notable as the Famous one of stealing Red
 Hot Stove.

Stealing a red-hot stove has long been chance challenge to all those who were in haste. but an unknown negro last night practically reached the limit when he stole bale or cot ton.
 The larceny was committed at cot ton warehouse in North Montgomery about 1e:30 o'clock last night. The negro accused had a wagon and 1t As alleged that he loaded the bale on the wagon and went away with 1t.
 Officers Marshall and Cloud, who were sent after the thief, recovered the cotton and brought 1t and the wagon too, to Police Headquarters. The negro, finding that he was pur- sued, aba ndoned the wagon and fled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
DnsTILLER INDICTED.
T. M. Angle Is Charged With Defraud-
 fmm Government.

Danville, Va, Nov, 21--T. N. Angle. manager of the Dry Fork Cistilling Company. Incorporated which was re- gently seized by revenue officers, was indicted today on three counts for de- frauding the government of revenue tax. He was immediately arrested and released on $1O,0O0 bond.
 District Attorney Moore, who' asked for S25,O00 bail. said that the grand jury. had sscovered that. Angle alone had defrauded the government out of between $1OO,00U and s200.000 in revenues during the past two years. The grand jury has been investigat. ing the alleged frauds of bonded dis tiIIers for the past week and the in- dictment of Angle is said to be regard ed as the forerunner of many others. The grand jury. he said is daily un- earthing new frauds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
Chamber Of commeres Dinner.

New York Nov. 21.-The Chamber of Commerce has as it's guests and speak, CTS at it's 139th anniversary dinner at the Waldorf Astoria tonight J. N. Jusserand, the French Ambassador, and Baron Rosen. the Russian Ambas- sador at Washington. Other speakers were former Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw and John c. Spooner. former United States Senator. Toasts to President Roosevelt and to the heads of other governments represent ed at the dinner were dunk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
TrI-stnte poctorr NIeet ]

Memphis, Tenn, Nov, 2l.-The twen- ty-fourth annual meeting of the Tri- State Medical Association, comprising the States of Tennessee, Arkansas and Mississippi, which convened here Tues day, came to close this evening. The following officers were elected: Presi- dent, Dr. Eugene Johnson, Yazoo City, Miss; Secretary, Dr. Richmond McKin- ney, Memphis; Treasurer, Dr. Marcus Haas, Memphis, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
rhree Men scaIded.

Atlanta, Ga. Nov. 21.--Charies Ad- ans, a negro. was scalded to death and Jim smith. a white man, and Cicero Fielding. q negro. were badly sealded, while repairing a boiler at the plant of the Atlanta Cast Light Company today. 1t is said the men were inside the boiler at work when in some un- known way boiling water and steam was turned into 1t with the above res emit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
WHITE WOMAN ACeUITTED.
.sury Tn City Court Declines To Convict
 Her 0f Grand Larceny.

& EfrF or VFENMW bMEtHWEs
 Lottie Reynolds, 8 white woman charged with grand larceny, occupied the attention of q jury In the criminal division of the City Court of Montgom- cry practically all of yesterday, the final verdict of acquittai not being re- turned until last night.
 The defendant in the case wae charged with the larceny of money.
 The following judgments were rem dered by the court yesterday:
 Sam Porter, a negro. charged with petit larceny; fine of one cent and costs Imposed by jury
 Augustus strong. charged with grand larceny. two eases; entered plea of guilty in each case.
 Alfred Mason, negro, charged with grand larceny; entered plea of guilty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
Boxlug Match Prohibited.

Columbus, O., Nov. 21.--Chief of Po- lice o'Connor tonight notified the per- sons arranging for boxing match be- tween Philadelphia Jack o'Brien and William Haverop of Rochester, in this city tomorrow night. that the bout will not be permitted, o'Brien came here nleading that he had determined to begin anew and regain his old rres- tipe in the ring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
FALCON CLUB OPENING BALL

The members of the Falcon Club gave their opening ball last evening when the beautiful affair was attended by about thirty-five couples and a sumptu- ous supper was served at 12 o'clock at the Exchange Hotel.
 The ball room, library, parIors and reading room were thrown open for the evening and were elaborately decorated with American Beauty roses, chrysan-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
BREAKS WORLDS RECORD.
Day Defeats de Orc For Billiard Cham.
 pfOmship.

St. Louis, Nov. 21.--Breakihg the worlds record for averages and sweep ing his opponent before him with bril- liant and rapid play, Frank F. Day. of st. Louis tonight defeated Alfredo de Orc, of New York, on the twenty fifth game of the national three cushion bill of fifty to twenty in fifty-five minutes.
 Day's average was Lag, OPS more than the former record. In the short period of play, Day made i've scores of four each and two of five. De Orc made a high run of seven and finished with an average of 0.S2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
n,r Rate ReauctInn.

Guthrie, Okla. Nov 21.-The oorper- ation commission tonight issued an orSer notifying all Oklahoma railroads that A 60 per cent reduction in coal rates would go into effect January 2. :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
TRAGEDY IN .BIRMINGHAM.
R. Perryman Was Fatally Shot by T. .
 Whitfield.

Birmingham, Ala, Nov 21.-R. Per rvman was fatally shot late tonight by T. J. Whitfield near the new termi- nal station Whitfield claims he was with his wife and children when att tackled by Peryman. a man whom he had never seen before. He says he shot in self-defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22

New York. Nov. 2l.--The Terminal Rank. one of the Brooklyn institutions which closed it's doors several weeks ago reopened for business today. More than S45,OoU was deposited during the first hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
O,LenrY sfiM Leadn

Cincinnati. Nov. 21.-At 12 o'clock to- night oLeary was still in the lead in the six day walking match by seven teen miles, The score at that time was: O'Leary, 1643 miles; Schmehl, 1A7.3,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
ReceINern AppoInted.

Fort Worth Texas. Nov. 21-In the state District Court here today Judge punklin. appointed John W. Broad and W. E. Kaufman receivers for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
More Gold Arrives.

New York Nov. 21.--The steamer Ma iestie which arrived today from south ampton, brought $s.5OO.ooo in gold for the.~banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-11-22
MISS M'oULLOUGH AND 8 MIR. SMITH MARRIEE
HEYMAN-sTRAUss.

Friends of Miss Hattie Strauss will be interested in the announcement of her engagement to Mir. Lee Heyman of West Point Ga. Miss Strauss formerly resided in Montgomery but for some- time past has made her home in New York City with her sister. Mrs. Edward A. Kohn.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12
New Cure for Raldness.

For his curious theory that badness
Is due to lack of upper chest breath.
ing, Dr. Delos NJ Parker, of tho De.
troit College Of Medicine, claims veri.
hcation by thousands of observations
during many years. No victim OF
common badness was found who
breathed properly. The lungs being
lmperfecty filed and emptied, 1t is
supposed that residual air is left In
the upper passages, and develops a
soluble poison. This poison specially
affects the scalp, where the skin is
practically bloodless, and, therefore,
of low vitality. Persistent return 10
correct breathing has been followed
by disappearance of dandruff in one
week and beginning Of a new growth
OF hair in six weeks and a fresh cover
ing has been developed On a head that
had been bald 20 years.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12
Train Timing Clock.

An electric clock, about three feet
In diameter has been set up at the
departure end of the Tube station at
Piccadilly
The dial is divided into IL sections
OF one minute each. with only one
hand, and its purpose Is to show the
motorman how long It is since the
preceding train left the station.
As soon as train leaves the sta.
tion the clock starts recording the
time, and continues until the next
train comes I'm. Immediately that
leaves the single hand goes back to
the starting point and begins afresh.
st James Gazette
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12
A DESIGN That Failed.

One design which the manufac.
Jurers put out for us, said the jew.
eler. had a shortlived popularity, or
rather, IL had no popularity at all.
That was the decoration of pins, lock.
cts, silver toilet articles, belt buckles,
etc, with womens heads in various
styles. Many of them were extremely
beautiful and artistic, but they would
not sell Women would not buy them
for themselves because no woman
cares to wear a representation Of an
other woman; nor would they buy
them as presents for men. for obvi
Gus reasons, Neither could a man
very we'll present woman with an
article bearing the head of another
woman, so those designs had to be re
tired or made over"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

When the Stomach, Heart, or Kid
ney nerves get weak, then these or
gans always fail. Don't drug the
Stomach, nor stimulate the Heart or
Kidneys. That is simply "A makeshilt,
Get a prescription known to Druggists
everywhere rs DR.. Shops Restora-
tive. The Restorative is prepared eX-
pressly for these weak inside nerves
Strengthen these nerves, build them
up with DIR. Shops Restorative
tablets or liquid-and see how quickly
help will come. Free sample test sent
On request by DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis.
Your health Is surely worth this
simple test. 4. j WadswOrth.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

n EAI on more WoOd!-the vino
~ w is chill;
bNGAJlT But let it whistle as It will.
TAES1z3 Wen keep our Christmas
SAE-E3 Each age has deemed the
w newborn year
P$ES& The nttest time for festal
Even. heather yet. the savage Dane
At IoI more deep the need did drain
High on the beach his galleys drew.
And feasted all his pirate crew;
Then in his low aud pine-built hall,
Where shields and axes deckcd the wall
They gorged upon the hnlf-dresscd steer;
Carouscd IN seas of sable beer,
While round. in brutal Jest, were thrown
The half-kuawed rib and marrow-bone;
NOr listened all. In grim delight
While scnlds yelled out the joys OF light
Then forth in frenzy would they HE,
While wildly loose their red locks fly;
And, dancing round the blazing pile,
They make such barbarous mirth the
while
As best might ito the mind recall
The boistorous joys ~ Odin's hall.
And well our Christian slres OF old
Loved when the year its course had
rolled
And brought bnthe Christmas back again
with ali his hospitable train,
Domestic and religious rite
Gave honor to the holy night:
on Christmas eve the bells were rung
on Christmas eve the mass was sung
That only night, in all the year.
Saw the stoled priest the Chalice rear.
Tho damsel donned her kirtle sheen;
The hall was dressed with holly green.
Forth to the wood did merry-men go.
To gather in the mstletoe
Then opened wide the baron's hall
To vsssal. tenant. serf and ALI
Power laid his rod OF rule aside,
And ceremony doffed her pride.
The heir with roses in his shoes,
That night might village partner choose.
The lord. underogating share
The vulgar game of post and pair"
All hailed, with Uncontrolled delight.
And general voice, the happy night
That to the cottage, as the crown.
Brought tidings OF salvation down.
The fire, the wel-dried logs supplied.
Went roaring up the chimney wide;
The huge hall-table's oaken face,
Scrubbed till Il shonc. the day to grace.
Bore then upon its massive board
No mark to part the squire and lord.
Then was brought In the lusty Drawn,
BY old blue-coated serving man;
Then the grim boar'shead frowned on
high,
Crested with bays and rosemary
Well can tho green CARRIED ranger tell
How, when. and where the monster fell;
What dogs before his death he tore,
Tho wassail round, In good brown bowls,
Garnished with ribbons rNthcly trowls.
There the huge sirloin rocked, hard by
Plum porridge stood and Christmas pie;
Nor failed old Scotland to produce.
At such hlgh-tide, her sayory goose.
Then came the merry maskers In,
And carols roarcd with bllthsome din;
II unmeodious was the song.
II was a hearty note, and strong.
Who lists may In their mumming see
Traces of ancient mystery;
White skirts supplied the masquerade,
And smutted cheeks the visors made:
But, o, what maskers richly digit
Can boast Of bosoms half so light!
England was merry England, when
Old Christmas brought his sports again.
Twas Christmas preached the mlghtiesl
ale;
Twas Christmas told the merriest tale;
A Christmas Eambol oft could cheer
The poor mans heart through half the
year
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

UR SAVIOR came down from
| n heaven to shed light on that
| ~ illimitable world which lies
= beyond the tomb, and to re.
y y veal to us a new life which
l2S-SS1 begins with death. He has
made known to us our origin and des
tiny and the means Of attaining it.
He has brought not only light to our
intellects, but also peace to our hearts,
that peace which springs from the
knowledge of the truth and the hope
OF the eternal life
He has given benediction to the
home by proclaiming the unity, sane.
tity and the indissolubility of mar.
riage. The wife Is no longer the slave.
but the partner of her husband: she
is no longer a tenant at will, but the
mistress of her household; she is no
longer contributed by usurping rival,
but she is the undisputed queen of the
domestic kingdom
The aged poor are no longer at the
morcy of he7rtless masters. They are
not cast aside like a worn-out machine
Their life is sacred like that of in
fants. and they are comfortably pro
yided for in institutions now spread
throughout Christendom.
The tender and compassionate spirit
of Christ has caused orphan asylums
and hospitals to spring up and bloom
in every land. There is no phase Of
human misery and suffering that does
not find solace and relief in these es.
adjustments.
Human slavery has, at last, melted
away before the effulgent rays of the
gospel To borrow with slight para.
phrase the words of a distinguished
wr.tcr we can say with truth that
slave stands redeemed, regeneated
and dlsenthralled as soon as he plants
his foot on the sacred soil of Christen-
dom
The gospel proclaims the dignity of
labor Judged by its standard, every
honest employment is honorable. how
mental soever 1t may be.
Christianity has been a peacemaker
to the nations. By her beneficent In
snuence she has made wars far less
frequent than they used to be under
pagan regime.
Let Us l.. grow weary OF the salu-
tary restraints of Christian life. Let
US not cast wistful glances toward
Egypt, from whose bonds we have
been rescued, nor long for its flesh
pots. Let us glory in our Christian
heritage; and, above all, let us not
be guilty Of the mockery of leading
pagan lives while making profession
Of Christianity, recalling to mind what
the apostle said to our gentle fore
fathers: "Ye were once darkness; but
nov light in the Lord. Walk as the
children Of light"
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

War Is lnot only he'll, as Gen. sher.
man said but Il is an expensive hell
The VOID is TO day paying for the
cost Of Two recent aud highly oxpcu.
siye wars, and yet some persons won.
der where all the money goes. Tho
South African conquest cost Great
Britain a cool $l,2OO.OOO 600. and the
Beers must have spent a sixth as
much In defending their little re.
publlcs. To get ruothold in Man.
churia and drive back the Russian
armies took a tidy $l1OO, COO. 600 from
the Japanese treasury. while amb'.
tons for greater empire cos. tho
car Sl,5OOO0O 10000 In these two wars
not counting the many millions which
Germany is sull paying out in south.
west Africa the stupeudous total OF
$4,OOO,O0O0OO was expended. A large
part of this may be set down as utter
waste of capital
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

A tickling cough, from any cause, is
quickly stopped by DIR. Shops Cough
Cure. And it is so thoroughly harm
less aud safe, that DR.. Shoop tells
mothers everywhere to give it with
gut hesitation even to very young
babes. The wholesome green leaves
aud tender stems Of lung healing
mountainous shrub, furnish the cura-
tive properties to DR. Shops Cough
Cure. 1t calms the cough, and heals
the sore and sensitive bronchial MEM
branes. No opium, no chlorofurm,
nothing harsh used to injure or sup
press. Simply resinous plant eX-
tract, that helps to heal aching lungs
The Spaniards call this shrub which
the Doctor uses, ''The Sacred Herb. "
Demand DIR. Shops. Take no other.
T. j. WadswOrth.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

The finest Coffee substitute ever
made, has recently been produced 10y
DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis. You don't
have to boil It twenty or thirty
minutes. "Made in minute" says
the doctor. Health Coffee" is really
the closest Coffee Imitation ever yet
produced Not a grain of real coffee
in it either. Health Coffee Imitation
is made from pure toasted cereals or
grains, with malts, nuts, etc. Really
it would fool an eXpert-were he to un.
knowingly drink 1t for Coffee, T. j.
WadswOrth.
The Lehi banner. [volume] (Lehi, Utah) 1891-1917, 1907-12-12

A remarkable hair ball from the
stomach of a young girl has been
brought to notice by Prof Won Bra.
mann OF Hole She had a habit OF
swallowing ends bitten from her long
hair forming in time a bulky accu.
mutation. though felt only as a slight
pressure, and when the mass was re-
moved by an operation 1t was found
% have shaped itself to the cavity.
Ike cast in a mold Iron tonics
had changed the color to black.