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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10

Suddenly from the Rigi mountain.
far off on the left a dot Of light
pierced the black gloom Another and
another qmvered until there was a
double row of them burning some dis
tGlce down the mountainside Then
on the right. on austere giant Pilatus.
its shaggy head crowned with stars.
other lights blaZed. And then. very
far on. up in the silence OF the SHOWS.
one solitary beacon light shone like
star. steadily and alone This little
light comforted me. though Il glowed
from the very region OF the tragedy
| liked to think il an emblem OF hope
Out OF the gloom and despair /; burned
steadily. IL gave me sort of courage
Ny elbow was logged. and not with
Difference.
Pardon. but this seat is reser1 ed"
Ii was a waiter who spoke. ard he
was insolent. But answered quietly:
Il was given this place by another
waiter. There was no placard on the
table nor we're the chairs turned up
Why do you say il is reserved"
As asked THIS question | glanced
over my shoulder to see for whom the
man was demanding my place.
On the steps leading to the terrace
from the diningroom stood two ladies
One of them was a handsome. distin-
guished woman well passed middle
age. and saying that of her. one has
said everything
OF the other, one might say every.
thing. and yet feel that one had said
nothing. II was not the air OF proud !
distinction that arrested my gaze. for
she shared that quality with the
other II was not that she was mere
~ young aud beautiful other women |
are young and beautiful II was rather |
that there hreathod from the quiet |
presence Of this woman a noble seren
ity and calm that Is as adorable as Il /
Is rare. The assured. direct look 81 /
her eyes was truth itself She had
not seen me. she looked beyond the !
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10
YERKES QUITS FEDERAL POST

/ dered his resignation to the president.
who has accepted it with expressions
OF regret. Mr.. Yerkes resigns TO enter
the practice Of law in this city, having
associated himself with cue of its
most Prominent Legal firms. Secre-
tary Cortelyou was loath TO lose Com
missioner Yerkes' services in the
treasury department. but the strong
inducements made led to his rcsigna-
ton.
Mr.. Yerkes became commissioner OF
internal revenue December 20. 1900.
and has been in office over six years.
His conduct Of his Office has always
been highly satisfactory TO the ad-
ministration. Mr. Yerkes for many
years has been prominent in Republi-
can politics of Kentucky and was az
one time the nominee of his party for
governor OF that state. He has for
years been recognized by the president
as the head OF his party, and his
as to patronage
have been followed. Efforts were re-
Gently made TO have Mr.. Yerkes &C
cept the Republican nomination this
year. but he declined. knowing of his
Intentions as TO practicing law In this
city.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10
CHURCH ALL WORLD.

ana given instruction which will lead
to eternal life, II they are obedient TO
such leading. in the Millennial age.
Nor does Pastor Russell doubt In
the least the existence OF Satan.
though this has been alleged OF him.
In sermon which he recently de-
liyered on The Overthrow OF satan's
Empire" he makes his position on
this point very clear. saying:
We are aware thar our Lords
words to Peter Get thee behind me.
satan are made the basis for the
denial that there is any personal devil
or subordinate demons. Our reply is
that although any man may become
an adversary OF God "a SATAN. the
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10
Chess Note.

Redd-I see Edwin Anthony, I'm an
article published in the Chess-Players'
Chronicle. computed approximately
that the number Of ways of playing
only the first ten moves on each side
is l6s.5ls,s2s. lOO,5i4, 0OO. 900 .OOO. OOO..
600.
Greene-That's surprise TO me.
I've never tried more than 1885,. 1884,
i44.96l 900 OF them -Yonkers States
man.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10

zled their heads over IT, No one knew
what II was for, as the armored dog
has never been a familiar sight TO lat
ter day collectors.
The real use Of the golden armor
was learned by an expert that hap
pened to recall TO mind a picture OF
one Of the famous Spanish rulers
painted with his finest greyhound clad
in handsomely wrought gold armor
standing by his side. The experts
brother collectors. who had suggested
surgical appliances and all sorts OF
queer things as a solution OF the puz-
zle. were somewhat chagrined when
they learned its true use. At present
this odd armor Is on exhibition in the
royal collection at Madrid.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10

Washington.--John w Yerkes, com.
missioner OF internal revenue. has ten.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10
CHAPTER n.
The Beacon Limit

return TO America, to work: Ia
forget # possible-tha. was ;he foyer.
nv impulse that dominated me now.
Ahd yet ! fingered a week at Grindel.
vain Il was QulNotic. perhaps. but
:" i'ast | refused 70 run away.
" was not a pleasant week. If |
N"Nei NJ the village street the guides.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10

sidered greyhounds the finest OF ca.
nine pets. II was the fashion to have
he iavoriie dogs arrsyed in armor.
Recently a suit OF this queer dog ar
nor ". discovered and experts pUz.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-05-10

Concerning your meals, did you
hope for tho best?"
Certainly; that Is why | got tha
wurst."-Baltimor American
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
LODGES OBSERVE
ANNIVERSARY OF ODD FELLOWS
CELEBRATED.
Three Montgomery Branches of Order
Unite i'm Program In Their Halt,
which Is Enjoyed by Large
Audience

In celebration of the eighty eighth an
niversary of the foundation of odd Eel
lowship in America. the Montgomery
lodges of the Independent order Odd
Fellows had interesting exercises in the
odd Fellow lodge room in the Winter
building. Court Street and Dexter Ave-
nue., last night. Each of the lodges in
the city was represented and the exer-
cises were enjoyed by large audience.
Hon. r. Tyler GOODWIN, of Montgom-
cry, who was recently eelcted Grand
Master of the Odd Fellows in Alabama,
presided. The speakers were ]. r.
:. ing, of the Capital City lodge; e. l.
Craig. of Lomax lodge, and T. l.. Bear.
of Montgomery lodge. Additional to
the speeches, which were excellent, sew
eraI fine musical selections were rem
dered.
Following is a copy of the program:
Opening Ode.
Music-"Palms," Prof c. A. Hammond.
Solo, Here's To The Rose" E. L. Da-
want.
"Friendship"-J. r. Wing.
Solo-"Love Me and the World Is
Mine"--Dr. ]. H. Lakin.
''Love"-E. l.. Craig.
Solo--"Forget Me Moth. c. Broom
"Truth"-T. L. Bear.
Solo--J. J. Pierce.
Music, SeIections-Prof.- C. A. Ham
mond.
Closing Ode.
At the conclusion of the ode. refresh.
rnents were served.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
ITCHING RASH
LASTED IS YEARS
Baby Girl Had Rash Behind Ears
Nothing Would Drive 1t Away
HSpread and Grew Worse Under
Specialists Care Tried Every
thing Without Avail.
CUTICURA REMEDIES
EFFECTED PERFECT CURE

"when my daughter was baby she
had q breaking out behind the ears.
The doctor said that she would OUT
grow Il, and It did get somewhat better
Until she was about fifteen years old,
and after that we could get nothing
chat would drive it away. She was
always applying something In the way
Of salves. It troubled her behind the
knees, opposite the elbows, back of the
neck and ears, under the chin, and
then is got ON the face. That was
about three years ago. As we had
tried everything that we could hear Of
without help she took treatment with
O specialist and seemed to get worse
all the time. We were then advised
to try the Cuticura Remedies, and now
don't see any breaking out, and we
are well pleased with the results. and
/ will cheerfully recommend the Cuti:
cura Remedies to all that may need
them. M. Curley, lilo Sixteenth St.,
Bay City, Mich, May 20, 1906"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
TetIey's Tens Please.
TAX COMMISSIONS SESSIONS.
Meetings Announced For Seven NOrtl
Alabama Counties.

Meetings Announced For Seven NOrth
Alabama Counties.
The state Tax Commission winch hh'
for several days past beer engaged on
ly in routine and Office work, will com
mence another itinerar" through coun-
ties of the state Monday. April 2s'
Positive dates for sessions in the capt-
tails of seven counties have been set
and other dates will be determined
later. 49,.
The itinerary as announced Dy the
Commission yesterday is: -, IN.
Chiffon county, Monday. Apr, 2S;
Blount county Tuesday. April 80;
Cuiiman county. "Wednesday, MAY !;
Morgan county, Thursday. May o. Law
renee county. Friday May 8: Lauder
dale county. Wednesday. May 8; Col
bert county. Thursday: Nav g. Visi-
tations to other counties viii De ar
The members of the Commission are
Hon. J. J. Mitchell: Hon. Harvey f.
Jones and Hon. j. B. PoweH.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
AL REYNOLDS MARRIED.
Former Montgomerian Keeps Weddins
Secret For Seven Months.

Former Montgomerian Keeps wedding
Secret For Seven Months.
The surprising news that AL Rey-
nolds, who has many friends in Mont
gomery, his former home, was married
last October is printed by a newspaper
In Hot Springs, Ark, where Mr.. Rey-
nolds Is one of the proprietors of the
Waukesha Hotel.
Mr.. Reynolds during his residence in
departure from this city was. a source
Of general regret.
In speaking of his marriage with
Miss Meada Converse Menish, of st.
Louis In October and of its being kept
secret. The Hot Springs Journal of a
recent date says:
The many friends of Mr.. AL Rey-
nolds, one of the popular proprietors
of the Waukesha Hotel. and one of the
city's most enterprising citizens. will
be surprised at the announcement that
he will arrive here tomorrow evenin &
accompanied by his bride of seven
months.
Mr.. Reynolds and Miss Meada Con-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

Quite a number of cases against en-
ployes of the Traction Company will
be tried today by Recorder Baber.
These cases had been set for trial
on different past dates and have been
continued.
The Traction Company will have an
inning when the case against Howard
Mcqueen is called for trial today. While
the other cases are against employees
OF the Traction Company. this one is
against a strike sympathizer, who, it
is alleged. made disturbance on a car
and against whom a warrant was
sworn out by John Kelly, a conductor
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
WARD G0T JUDGESHIP
WILL HEAD PROBATE COURT OF
HENRY COUNTY.
Well Kn0wn Alabamian Who Was Pre-
pairing Exhfbition OF Resources
for Jamestown Named as Sue
cessOf to Late Dan Cor

Hon. John B. Ward was named yes
terday to succeed the late Hon. ban
Gordon as Judge of the probate court
of Henry county, Governor Conner se-
lecting him from several applicants for
the position.
Captain Ward had recently been ap-
pointed commissioner to prepare the
exhibition of Alabama's resources at
ready commenced his work. The ap-
pointment of his successor as commits
sioner for the exposition has not been
announced
Judge Ward is well known in Ala
bama. He was a candidate, in the last
campaign, for State Commissioner of
Agriculture, a position that was won
sented Henry county in the Legisla-
ture for four terms.
He was an active supporter of Gov
ernor Conner in each Of the campaigns
the latter has made.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
CLOSING BASKET BALL GAME.

I. A. C, Team Defeats Y. M. G. A.
Boys by Score Of 70 to IA.
he chasing basket ball game OF the
season was given last night at the I.
NJ. C.. A. gymnasium between the !.
NJ. G.. A. team and the /. A. c.. team,
resulting in the defeat of the Y. M. q.
A. by score of 26 to IA.
The lineup of the two teams was;
1. A. C.--Locke. center: Alley and
Tisdale, forwards; Hood and Washburn
guards.
Y M. C.. Alderman, center; Will
son and Davis. forwards; Ioriarty and
Dahlburg. guards
The feature of the game was the
playing of Wilson for the Y. M. c. A.
and TisdaeI and Washburn for the 1. A
G..
The indoor baseball season will start
soon. Much interest is manifested In
this form of sport.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

verse Menish, a prominent society
young lady of st. Louis, were married
mony being performed by Rev. Lewis
Powell, formerly of this city. Since
the wedding Mrs, Reynolds has been ser
joined Mr. Reynolds in Memphis tins
morning.
The bride Is well known in Hot
Springs, having visited here numper
of times. She will be remembered as
very charming young lady. talented
and refined.
sThe wedding was kept religiou:ly
secret from the people here. the desire
of the young couple being to spring
surprise on their local friends IN
the event Mr.. Reynolds concluded 70
and make this their permanent home
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
MIR. NANNY STRAUSS
u Cincinnati. Ohio. In the Cit,

Mr.. Nanny Strauss, representing the
French Benyol Dry Cleaning Co, Oh
for the purpose of ascertaining II MS
Arm would be justified In opening a
branch here. He has established TWEEN
ty-three for them, and the twenty
this week. with Loveman, Joseph Il
Loeb as their exclusive agents.
Montgomery needs very badly con;
Germ of this kind, and Mr.. Strauss VIII
doubtless be able to close with one OF
the large stores here to represent MS
company.-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
MISS JOHNSON DEAD.
Beloved Woman OF TnIladega Was For
Years An Invalid.

Talladega. April Especial. Miss
Helen f. Johnson, for many years an
invalid. died at the family residence in
this city last night and the funeral
services were held this afternoon at S
o'clock. Miss Johnson was sister of
j. II. Johnson. S. ]. johnson and Miss
Annie johnson.
Milton Ayinger, a well known sa-
loon keeper suffered stroke of
paralysis yesterday. However his con-
dltion is not considered serious.
Fifteen Italians and thlrtyseven
Greeks were in the city this morning
en- route to camp on the A. B. & A.
R.R., where they will work.
A striking example of devotion to
his fallen chieftain vas exhibited yes
terday, when an aged Confederate vet
eran from the lower end OF the county
was in the city to pay a visit to the
grave of the late General Charles NJ
Shelley, under whose command he
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
FULL COMPLEMENT OF CARS.

Service Becomes Better Every Day,
Says Traction Company.
The Traction Company reported yes
terday that not only were the thirty
cars usually in operation being run
but that several extra double-truck
cars had been added.
I'VE now have ninety regular men
on the different runs and we can put
on extra men whenever we need them.
said Superintendent Braun yesterday.
I'VE are wedding out incompeteE mer
and retaining only the best ones. OPP
orators are becoming falimiar with the
lines and the cars are being run with
more uniformity"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
VALUES NOT FIXED
NOTHING TO GIVE OUT AFTER sEs-
SION OF BOARD.


The State Board of Equalization was
IN session all the morning yesterday,
but at the conclusion of the session 1t
was stated there was nothing to give
out.
From the fact that practically all
the work of assessing the railroads has
been completed, except the fixing Of
the values of the big lines, which uni
ted few weeks ago In the Injunction
proceedings in the Federal court, 1t is
assumed that the time of the board.
which met in executive session, was
spent in considering the proper valua-
ton of these lines.
It was understood last evening that
the Board, after working on the as
easement of the big roads. postponed
hnal action until a later date.
1t Is limited that more complete in
vestigation Is desired. but 1t is hard
70 understand Just how any more in
formation as to the value of the rail-
roads In question, judged from any
standpoint. could be secured than Is
contained in the mass Of Information
now before the Board
puou. Last Matinee of Season Today.
LOttfe Williams
In envy Tom f7Ov (yirIv
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
ECZEMA ON FACE
Child Suffered Two Years. Now
Well. rIother Praises Cuticura.

"My little girl had been a sufferer
Of eczema on her face for two years.
Tried treatment from doctor without
Remedies. Started treating her with
Cuticura Soap, Cuticura Ointment. and
Cuticura Resolvent. She is now nearly
six years old, and no sores have as yet
appeared on her face. From the day
q her cure we have always praised the
Cuticura Remedies in the highest.
Mrs. w. II. Kimball, Canton, Mimi,
Nov. o, 1905"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
Every Hpmcr OF Infsntst Children. and Adults.
consists OF Cuticura Soap (26c TO Cleanse the Skim
Cuticura Ointment (5Qc.) 70 Heal the Skin. and
Cutieura Resolyent l60cl On the form Of Cnoco-
Blood. Sold throughout the world Potter Drug
q Chem. Cop. Sole Props. Boston; Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Prominent Elk Herr.

Ell P. Smith. District Deputv Grand
Ru;er of the Alabama Elks. and AS
sociate Editor of The Birmingham
News, spent today In Selma Tonight
MT. smith attended the meeting of
Selma Lodge No. 1877 B. p O Elks
and installed the recently elected on
GERS OF that lodge. After the installa-
tion Mr.. Smith made rousing address
TO the members of the lodge and his
asm of the members of that order helm .
stirred'to greater activity. Mr.. smith
mas large number of friends here
and he was warmly welcomed by them
during the day.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Ready for Reception.

The COMMERCIAL and Industrial AS
ISOLATION have completed all arrange
ments for the reception of President
w. w. Finley of the Southern Rail-
way tomorrow morning. Mr.. Finley
will be met at the Union Passenger
station upon his arrival by President
e. G.. Melvin of the CommerciaI and
Industrial Association and a commit
tee composed of J. B. Ellis. l.. E.
Jeffries and j. w. Hunter
From the station, he will be escort
ed to Elks Home by the committee.
Upon his arrival there In behalf ~ tha
city, he will be welcomed by Mayor
Atkins. Mayor Atkins will then in :
troduce those citizens present, Mr..
Ffnleys stay in Selma will be brief as
niston.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
MISSION AT ST. JOHNS
Excellent Services Continue to BE Held
by DIR. Matthews.

Excellent Services Continue to BE Held
by DIR. Matthews.
DR.. Matthews delivered a fine SER
mon last night at ST. Johns Eplsco-
pal Church. The text was chosen from
st. Matthew, xvii. %: What then
shall 1 do with Jesus, which is called
Christ"
The mission which has been held dur
ing the week has called forth much
interest and the Bible readings held
every morning at 10 o'clock have been
very beneficial to the recipients.
Today the regular reading will he
held at 10 o'clock. but there will be
no service in the evening.
There will be three services Sunday.
II. and 1880 o'clock. The service at
o'clock will be especially for men
and DR.. Matthews will speak on HUI
man Wrecks -
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Young Harris Beats Davidson.

most exciting and interesting race
on rollers was seen last night between
John F. Davidson. the professional,
giving exhibitions at the rink. and
young Egbert Harris. the fast local
skater. The race was won by Harris
by not over twelve inches and the
large crowd present was wrought up
to the highest pitch. When Manager
Rainey announced that the local boy
had won the race the applause lasted
for some time.
Mr.. Davidson closes a successful en-
gagement this afternoon and tonight,
The final race between the two will be
run tonight, each having won one race.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Ask Your Grocer for
Tetley's Teas.
SESSION OF ST. JOHNS vEsTRY.
Parish Meeting To BE Held Next Wed
nesday Evening.

nesday Evening.
At a meeting of the vestry of st.
Johns Church last evening a commit
tee was appointed to prepare resolu-
lions in respect of the late DR.. r. F.
Michel, so long senior warden. The
resolutions to be reported to the par
ish meeting.
1t was voted that the parish meeting
be held Wednesday evening, May
/, at p. m.
Mr. E. G. Andrew was elected to
fill the vacancy in the vestry. Major
w w. Screws was elected senior war
den to succeed DR.. Michel and DR.. B.
]. Baldwin junior warden to succeed
Major Screws.
The following were selected as dele
gates to the diocesan council which
meets in Greensboro Wednesday, May
Is: DR.. B. j. Baldwin, Messrs. +
Stollenwerck, E. C. Andrew, W. w.
Screws, E. R. Tabor and Algernon
Blair alternate.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
Travellers Pays Big Illinois Claim


The Travellers has just paid what is
thought to be the largest claim ever
paid in Illinois by an accident company.
1t was $4,000. The policy was for
$4,000, and had been in force two
years, having been taken out by A. e..
Drake. of Moline. The accumulations
amounted to $4,000 and the surgical
bill was $200-New York Commercial
Bulletin adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27
An1uSen1entS


Lottie Williams, starring in My Tom
Boy Girl" delighted another large au-
dienoe at the Bijou Theatre last night.
Miss Williams, a charming and capable
actress, is sustaining the reputation she
won on her previous visit to Montgom-
cry. and her supporting company is en-
tirely adequate.
MY Tom Boy Girl will be the at
traction at the Biiou Saturday after
noon and night.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

served during the war At the time Of
General shelley's death the veteran. as
he expressed it, was flat of his back"
and could not attend the funeral. but
as soon as his strength would permit
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

week of Prayer Service Closed.
The week of prayer, which has been
held at the Clayton Street Baptist
Church, was brought to a close last
night, the service being led by the
pastor, Rev. ]. w. OHara. The sub
ject was personal Worth"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1907-04-27

EniacOpnl AuxiIfary OF AIHDHHa.
The Woman's Auxiliary of the Epis.
copal Church of Alabama Will meet al !
ST. Johns church next TUESDAY me
meeting will continue through "eo-
nesday and Thursday.