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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
As Customs Change.

'In the medieval days" said the romantic
person, "a man who stepped on the street
with sword at his side was liable to be
run through at any moment"
YES" answered the pedestrian; land
now we merely get run over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
Reform Begins at Home.
From the Springfield Union.

While the Japanese are being lectured on
the necessity for commercial honesty, 1t Is
instructive to read that line of $2.75 shoes
from America was lately landed in Aus
tralia of which the Sydney Bulletin says:
THE only scrap Of real leather about them
was a shaving on the soles. the rest con-
sisting of cloth that looked like kid, some
wood, some paper and about eighty
stitches"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
A Little in Doubt.

Il suppose you are glad to see the interest
your boy takes in his books
YES" answered Farmer Corntossel. II
shouldn't be surprised If one O. these days
he knew as much as the college professors
themselves The only thing is that col
Iege professors don't look to me as If they
got as much enjoyment out O. life as a
lot O. people that haven't near as much
knowledge -a a.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
To Be Avoided.

"An actor should lose himself in his part
shouldn't her
Yes" answered Mr.. Stormington Barnes.
But it shouldn't be carried too far. Many
of US lose ourselves in our parts so COM
pletely that the public can't see US at ALL"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

When railways grow lax In managing 20
important an element Of their equipment
as the block signal system there are fears
that there win be difficulty In enforcing q
rule requiring the use of hard coal and coke
in cities.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

Senator Hale's suggestion that 1t Ia time
to get down to business and pass appro-
priations Ii something Of . shock to tho
statesman who loves to impress his con-
stituents with tho idea that he il . watch
dog Of the treasury.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

No representative employed for investiga-
ton can be expected to turn out work as
promptly and satisfactorily as the President
did when he concluded to look the Panama
canal construction over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
SHOOTING STARS.
Acrid.

Il see." remarked the studious person,
that an English scientist has process for
extracting nitric acid from the air.
He ought to come over here" said the
statesman. Some of our congressional de-
bates put the air into a condition that
ought to offer him fine field for expert
ment' ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

1t is quite evident that the President and
Senator Foraker have both made up their
minds for keeps in relation to the Browns
willie incident
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

The western railways refuse to present
even the formality of competition in sub
hitting bids for the transportation of troops
en- route to the Philippines.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
Good Example.
" York Evening Post.

From the New York Evening Post.
The kaiser's card parties are said to
commence with frugal meal of potatoes,
butter, behring's and beer. With the price
of meat where it is. his example is sure to
be extensively followed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

District Attorney Jerome has in the Thaw
case an opportunity to maintain great
deal OF prominence in the public eye with
out risking political complications.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

Mr.. Shonts' resignation is to be Of the
gradual and deliberate sort.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
Foolish Weather.

The way our modern weather goes
Is certainly a bore.
1t SHOWS and melts, and melts and SHOWS
And SHOWS and naelts some more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

A public that IL willing to oblige the juve-
nile population by tolerating the roller
skate cannot be expected to have any for
bearance for system which sanctions child
labor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

Mr.. Smoot may as well make up his mind
to be topic for debate rather than ar
active debater on general affairs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

Gov. Swettenham is lucky. The writer of
a foolish letter very seldom gets off by
merely retracting its contents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

The weather predictions continue to at
ford assurance that there is no danger Of
relapsing into climatic monotony.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

Much as Maxim Gorky disapproves of
other countries. he seems to prefer almost
any of them to Russia as place Of resi-
dence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30

If the expert witnesses are as slow In
getting under way as the jurors, the Thaw
trial will be indeed protracted affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
Lo! the Poor Poet!
Frou, the Chic

From the Chicago News.
Speaking of the earthquake sufferers
don't forget Mr.. Rudyard Kipling trying to
think of rhyme for Swetfenham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
Paralleling Rockefeller.

From the Boston Herald.
The Carnegie University of Chicago would
be clear case OF paralleling lines leading
In the same direction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
still Doing Business.

From the Charleston News and Courier.
Newspaper dispatches indicate that the
use OF the pistol IL not decadent in South
Carolina
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-01-30
1.-THE Boss. /,
From the New York Herald.

From the New York Herald
A Broadway merchant testified yesterday
| that his wife is boss, and there is this diff
! ference between him and those who laugh
| at him. He has the courtage to admit It,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
counts had money i'm the treasury.

counts had money in the treasury.
Hon. c. J. Searle was the first speak
er, and his subject was announced as
"Can a Man Be Convicted for Attempt
ing to Violate the Game Law?" Mr..
Searle entered a protest against the
switching of topics that he said he had
been made victim of. He had pre-
pared, he declared, TO talk upon the
benefits of membership in the club to
a business man. The new subject was
plainly a violation of confidence, and
had been imposed upon him as result
of an experience he had had while
hunting in the lower end of the cOun-
~. Mr.. Searle then proceeded to- tell
how he hunted quail out of season
without violating the law. He also re-
lated a story of a coon hunt near his
farm in Buffalo Prairie township, in
which the animal sought appeared to
play the least important part
Mayor Tells of His Achievement.
Mayor McCaskrin followed, and de.
voted some time to telling how he hit
one bird out of % in the New Years
match, he being on the losing side.
ne gun CluD ) aims ne commenced as
promoting harmless sport and develop
ing craftsmanship, an requirement i'm
pOr;ant to the people as whole. He
expressed a determination to continue.
his practice, and pointed to his past
record as an indication that his case
was not entirely hopeless.
Harry Kahler, the young Davenport
shooter who gave an exhibition before
the club recently. was next introduced
and complimented the organization
upon the character of its membership
and the beginning it mad made In
concluding, he presented medal to be
shot for annually and be held by the
best marksman in the club under such
conditions as the body might see fit to
impose. 1t is of gold and a pretty de-
sign. Mr.. Kenworthy gracefully. ac-
cepted the gift on behalf of the club.
During the evening letter from ne
Cumberland Gun club of Davenport
was read. inviting the members to at
tend the supper shoot of that organ
ization at the Suburban isle range
Sunday, Feb. 3, and expressing hope
that the Davenporters might have OPP
portunity TO take part in similar events
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
SHOOTERS FEAST
Rock Island Gun Club Members
Partake of Banquet at
the Harper.
NEW YEARS LOSERS PAY
Program of Toasts Given-Medal Pre-
sented to be Competed for
Annually.

Captain Frank Westbay's winning
team. together with Captain E. c. Eb-
erhart's team of losers in the New
Years shoot of the Rock Island Gun
club, feasted at the Harper last even
ing. The losers, according to the
agreement. paid the bill. The affair
was the first of the kind held by the
organization. but it is expected TO be
one of many annual banquets, or posi-
bly, semi-annual banquets, a challenge
which was issued and accepted last
evening indicating that there will be
another clash between the same teams
Memorial day.
The challenge was issued by Captain
Eberhart and was accepted by Captain
Westbay. The same conditions as pre-
vailed New Years day are to- govern.
There were 40 gathered around the
board last evening. The feast began
shortly after 8 o'clock and about Il
o'clock the program of toasts was
reached.
Reviews the Year.
s. r. Kenworthy. president of the
club. officiated as POSTMASTER. In call
ing the meeting to order, he referred
to the fact that the organization was
young. having made beginning with
in the year. and yet had already
achieved a record that it need not be
ashamed of. The club numbers 100 of
the leading shooters of the city, owns
property in connection with its range.
free of encumbrance, and at last ac-
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

Cubs Give SIeighing Party.-The
Cubs, a social organization composed
of boys in the central part of the city,
gave a sleighing party last night to the
Subs, embracing a number of young Ia
dies of the same school grades as the
gallant entertainers. At the conclusion
of the ride the party was driven to the
home of Master Bernard Ingram, on
Seventeenth street, where refresh
ments were served. 1t was altogether
a most delightful occasion.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
Society Has Election of Officers

Society Has Election of Officers
The Hart Literary and Debating So
ciety held its regular election meeting
at the high school yesterday after
noon. The following officers were
elected: President. Myrtle Summers;
vice president. Julie Eckhart; secre-
tary and treasurer. Ruth RetickeT;;
doorkeeper. Minnie Toenniges. Fol
lowing the election the society adj
journed to the laboratory where they
participated in a kaffee klatsch, given
in honor of the society by members
of the outgoing senior class.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

U. S. History Club.-The members
of the United States History club were
entertained at the home of Mrs. l.. ID.
Morrow. 212O Farnam street, Daven-
port, yesterday afternoon. An inter-
esting paper was read by Mrs. c. l..
Rathbun on michigan" and which
called forth a general discussion. The
hostess served refreshments after the
program. The next meeting of the
club will be held with Mrs. William
Dufin, 1916 Fifth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
Give A FOUNTAIN
Misses Naomi and Catherin'
Davenport Contribute Hand
some Gift to Long View.
MEMORIAL TO THEIR UNCLE
President jackson of Park Board
Receives a Gratifying
Letter.

Hon. William Jackson, president of
the park board, has been notified By
Connolly e Connolly that the Misses
Naomi l.. and Catherine Davenport.
now spending the winter at st. August
inc, Fla, will donate $4,000 for a foun
tain in Long View park, as a memorial
TO their uncle, the late Hon. Bailey
Davenport. The selection of the foun-
tain is left with the park commission
ers
The announcement by Connolly &
Connolly, received today by Mr.. Jack
son, includes the letter from the
Misses Davenport. and is as follows:
Rock Island. Jan. IS, 1907.-Hon.
William Jackson, President Board of
Park Commissioners. Rock Island. H..
Dear Sir: We take pleasure in advis-
ing you of the receipt of the follow
ing communication from Misses Naomi
l.. and Catherine Davenport this day
received by mail:
st Augustine. Fla. Jan. Is, OF
H. c. Connolly. Rock Island. Ill. Sir:
Yours of Jan. with enclosed letter of
Mr.. William Jackson. president of park
commissioners of Rock Island. receiv-
ed We think a fountain in Long View
park an appropriate memorial TO our
uncle. the late Hon. Bailey Davenport
of Rock Island. We will donate 81 600
for that purpose and leave the selec
tiCn of the fountain TO the park com
missioners. Respectfully,
NAOMI L. and CATHERINE DAV-
EXPORT
I'VE remain. very truly yours,
"CONNELLY & CONNOLLY. =
Through Presidents Efforts.
This gift, as indicated in the letter
of the Misses Davenport, is made as a
result of the effort of Hon. William
Jackson. who has been corresponding
with Connolly & Connolly on the sub
ject for some time Mr.. Jackson. who.
in fact. is the father of the park sys-
tenn of the city, first brought about
the gift of the fountain in Spencer
square by Hon. Ben T. Cable, and this
was followed by the many improve
ments in Spencer Square. and in
Garnsey square. When the park board
formed. he continued his activity in
behalf of the park system, and his eff
forts have resulted in means being Sc
cured for the Improvement of Long
View park. BY taking the initiative
and presenting the matter to those in
terested, he has now secured for the
park a suitable fountain.
The Misses Davenport have thus
again manifested their interest in the
city. The restoration of the old Dav-
export homestead on Rock Island az
senal, just completed, was made pos
sible by their donation to the Rock
Island County Old Settlers assOcia-
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
The RIGHT Name.

August Sherpe, the popular overseeI
of the poor, at Fort Madison, Iowa
says: Or. Kings New Life Pills are
rightly named; they act more agreeab
ly, do more good and make one feel
better than any other laxative Guar
anteed to cure biliousness and consti-
patton. 25c at w. F. Hartz's drug
store.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

All Right Whist oIub.-Mr. and Mrs.
Wade pleasantly entertained the All
Right Whist club last evening at their
home in South Heights. The winning
scores were made by Miss Roantree
and f. E. Russell. while Mr.. Rogers
captured the consolation prize. Tues
day ofeneXt week the club will meet
with Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Russell of
1877 Fourteenth-and-a-ha street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

g-Peterson.-The marriage of
Miss Julia Irene Peterson, daughter of
Mrs. Anna c. Peterson, 1929 Seventh
avenue to Rev. David julius Nordling of
| Topeka, Kan, took place at Zion Luth-
eran church last evening at 1880
o'clock Rev. e. X. Jonson performed
the ceremony Miss Nora Peterson
served her sister as maid of honor and
Miss Ella Danielson was bridesmaid.
Professor ]. e. Werner of Minneapolis,
and Rev. Luther Malmsberg of St.
Peter, Mimi. were the groomsmen.
The church was decorated in the we'd
ding colors. green and white as was the
home where a wedding reception was
held and dinner served following the
ceremony Mrs. Nordling has made
this her home for number of years
and attended Augustana college, and
has for some time been employed in
the office of L. S. McCabe & Co. Rev.
Nordling is a graduate of Bethany col
lege, Lindsborg, Kan. and graduated
from the seminary of Augustana in
1905, when he accepted pastorate at
Topeka. After a short wedding trip
they will be at home to their friends in
Topeka From out of town the guests
present were: Mrs Augusta Nordling.
mother of the groom, of Lindsborg,
Kan; Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Bloomburg
of Sherrard; Rev. and Mrs. C. E. Lin
gren of Geneseo, and DR.. and Mrs. j.
P. Brodine of Orion.
Announce Engagements.-Mrs. ].
Darnell, 1719 Second avenue, last eve
ming entertained a company of tri-city
young people at an elaborate FIVE
course. dinner to announce the engage
ment of Miss Agnes Bleuer, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Bleuer to J.
Smith of Toronto. Can, and of Miss
Esther C. Rodelius, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Rodelius of Moline,
to Roy Jones of Chicago. The mar
rage of Miss Bleuer and Miss Rode
lius will take place during the Easter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

Surprise Party-A company of 30
boys and girls surprised George Bear
last evening at the home of his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Bear. 1924
Ninth-and-a-half avenue. in honor of
his 18th birthday anniversary. They
passed a merry evening with games
and We're served n lunch. George re-
ceived a large number of handsome
presents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

on this side of the river. The invita-
ton was accepted by rising vote. A
similar expression of thanks was ten
dered Mr. Kahler.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

Thirty Club Dance.-A large number
of couples attended the third in the
series of dancing parties given by the
Thirty club last evening at Industrial
hall
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18
SOCIAL AFFAIRS.

LSociety news. written or telephoned
to the society editor of The Argus, viii
be gladly received and published. But
in either case the identity of the sender
must be made known, to insure relia-
bility. Written notices should bear sig
nature and address,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

third street, and there had an oyster
supper and spent the rest of the even
ing with games and music. Miss Or
tina Freeman and Charles Lienharl
were the chaperones of the party
HaViland Cinch Club.-Mrs. Charles
Martin entertained the Haviland Cinch
club at her home on Fourteenth street
Thursday afternoon. the first prize fall
ing to Mrs. w. Burgess. second 10 Mrs.
Nj. Theus, consolation to Mrs. J. Wolf
rum. BOBBY to Mrs. NJ. Davis. The
hostess received a very pretty piece of
Haviland china. The club will meet
Jan. 81 with Mrs. NJ Davis at Pip
Fourth avenue.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

season. After dinner the evening was
very pleasantly spent in an informal
social way and there was music by an
orchestra and several vocal numbers
were given.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

Double Wedding.-Rev. E. d. Men
nicke at the parsonage of the German
Lutheran church Wednesday afternoon
at 4 o'clock officiated at the marriage
of Miss Sophie NJ. Kroeger and Frank
B. Williamson. both of this city and
Miss Minnie Bondick and Charles l..
Bailey, both of Clinton, Iowa. The
young people were unattended. After
the ceremony a wedding dinner was
served at the home of Miss Kroeger,
1904 Tenth street. The array of gifts
was large and very pretty. Mr.. VIII
hanson is employed at II. Tremann's
Sons and he and his bride will make
their home in this city. Mr.. and Mrs.
Bailey will make their home in Gin
ton.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1907-01-18

r. o. K. CIub.-The members of the
F. o. X. club of the high school enter
tanned a company of % young people
at a sleighing party last evening.
There were two sleds full. and after
ride about the cities the company
went to the Marquis home on Twenty
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Ptttsburg, April 6.-Pittsburg- Gin
cinnati game postpon ed; rain.

Ptttsburg, April 26.-Pittsburg- Gin
cinnati game postponed; rain.
Brooklyn, April 26.-Brooklyn was
again defeated by Boston today Ruck-
err pitched well for six innings but in
fhe seventh the visitors batted him out
9 az 1ns oo., o'o. 1000 900 400 II o Q
Brooklyn. :. 1000 101 OO0-2 II l
Bateries-Flaherty and Brown; Ruck-
err, Mcintyre and Butler. Time. 1853.
Umpire, Emslie.
Philadelphia, April 26,-New York
defeated Philadel phia today by hitting
Sparks and McC1oskey hard. The
game was called at the end of the
eighth inning on account Of rain.
Score: r. H Z.
New York. =. ..oI2 ool Io-5 i ?
Batteries--Mathewson and Bresna-
han: Sparks, McCloskey and Jacklitsch
Time, 2:10. Umpire, Rigler
St. Louis. April 26.-The Chicago Ma
tionals won the first game of the Sc
ries with st. Louis eoday. Overall
had the better of the pitching. Score:
St Louis. =. 100 col olO-8 7 i
Chicago q, E. .... 600 041 000-5 Ia
Batteries-Brown and Marshall; Over
all and King Time. 1.45 Umpire,
ODay.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
DIR. GARDNER WINS
BAY COLT TAKES $4,000 EXCELSIOR
HANDICAP.
Yesterdays Jamaica Races-GIOri-
der Came Second, with Cairn-
CORN Third.

New York. April 2s-Dr. Gardner,
Timothy d. Sulivan's big bay colt won
the $4,000 Excelsior Handicap at ia
maica today in the easiest sort of style
Glorifier. winer of the Carter handi-
cap. was second. and Calrngorm was
third. Todays distance was a mile and
a sixteenth. and the time l AS IA DR..
Gardner opened at four and closed at 7
support at IL to 1. while Cairngorm re-
coded from to 10 to 1. w. H. Carey
and Kings Daughter were equal favor
ties at to .. -Kentucky's reputation.
Kings Daughter, probably was the
most fancied horse in the race, but like
w H. Carey. was crowded out at the
first turn and'n never had chance there
after.
Perfect weather brought ont crowd
of 20 900 The fourteen starters were
sent off to a fairly good start. DR.. Gard
ner going to the front at once. On the
first turn there was much crowding
Perfectly ridden by Martin. DR.. Gard
ner ESCAPED the mix UP and had clear
sailing Glorifer and Cairngorm also he
ing among the fortunate ones. DR.
Gardner maintained his great swinging
stride to the finish. with no need OF
urging. while Glorifier. Cairngorm and
Philander trafled in order.
The third race. a five and a half fur
longs handicap. proved the gest contest
of the day Handzarra. Voorhees, and
Pretension finishing heads apart.
Summaries.
First race. selling, six furlongs-
DR.. Hollis, 1OS, (Koerner) 5 to 1, sec
ond: Cobleskill 81, Qowe). 12 to 1.
third Time. 1:14. CHINA ran
Second race. selling, five furlongs-
Biskra so, (Notter), to 1. won; Thorn
as Calhoun, 104, (Musgrove). so to /.
second: Youthful. 101, (Preston), Is to
/. third. Time. 1902. Citizen Colonel
Thomas. Snakeweed, Meizar. Teetz, Az
toria Belle, Please. Dominant, ran.
Third race five and one-haf furlongs
-Handzarra, l13, (Martin), even won
voorhees,, 10s. (Garner). 8 to 1. second:
PrAtAnsia1A- 1an- EAsAhI-~A~--h. 50 - n
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
A Reward of Two Hundred and
Fifty ($250) Dollars.

l. w. NJ. league. as Mayor Of the City OF
MONTGOMERY, hereby offer a REWARD OF
$3.50 (Two Hundred and Fifty Doilars) for
information leading to the arrest and CON
viction Of the party or parties who have
within this past ten days, shot into the cars
OF the Montgomery Traction Company, OF
placed DYNAMITE upon the tracks OF tbs
Montgorner Traction Company
also offer a reward OF s25o.oo Give
Hundred and Fifty Dollars) for inforrna
tion leading to the arrest and convfcton O.
any marty or parties who may, within thu
next 80 (Thirty) Days shoot into TIT
cars OF the Montgomery Traction Company
or place DYNAMITE upon the tracks OF tn'
MONTGOMERY Traction Company.
w. NJ TEAGUE
AS Mayor of the City Of Montgomery
wed-frt-su.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
One Hundred Dollars Reward

FOR arrest OF Charles Nelson, DaIlat
County State convict. who escaped from my
plantation on the 18th. Age 40. height
feet Z inches, weight 175 lbs. very dark
ginger cake color. eyes large. teeth good
and good face. Right finger shot through
q. small scar. left middle finger broken and
falls over toward little finger from above
right arm by 3s winchester ball entering
under right arm pit and coming out front
OF shoulder Can read and write. The above
w. D. McCURDY,
Lowndesboro. Ala