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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Miss DuBOse Appoints Maids.

Miss Anna Mary DuBose. who some weeks ago was unanimously elected by the Abbott Rifles as the sponsor for that company during the enoampment. which will be held here next week. to- day selected her maids of honor. The two maids of honor selected by Miss DuBose were Miss Genevieve Smith and Miss Belle Barbet, two of the most popular and attractive young wo- men of Central Alabama The select ion of Miss Smith and Miss Barber as her maids of honor by Miss DuBose will prove a most delightful one not ony to the members of the Abbott Ri- fles. but to the rank and Ale of the other companies which will be in camp and the three young ladies will do much to make the week of soldier life a pleasant epoch ai.d one to be long remembered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Predicts q Late Crop.

A large number of farmers from the surrounding country were visitors to Selma yesterday. They all seemed very well pleased With the present crop conditions and stated that within the past few weeks the crops have improv- ed wonderfully. The exceedingly hot weather was just what rhe cotton crop needed and where it was thought the crop would prove a failure some time ago. 1t Is now believed that it will about come up to :he average in this section.
 While all of the farmers seen very well pleased with the outlook in Ala bama. they all believe that but few bales of new cotton will be marketed in Alabama during he month of Au- gust. The lateness of the crop is due to the bad weather of the early plant Ing season and by which many of the fields had to be planted the third time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Several prominent Baptists of this city will leave next week for Dothan to attend the annual meeting of the Alabama State Baptist Convention which will convene there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Severe Rain storm.

A severe wind and rain storm passed over the northern part of the country this afternoon about o'clock in- formation received here tonight states considerable damage was done to prop erty and crops in that section, though no casualties are reported. Rain fell in torrents here and streets were ai- most flooded in business districts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
News of wetumpka.

News of Wetumpka.
 wetumpka, July 20.-(Special.)- 1.-The funeral services held this morning at 1O:30 o'clock over the. remains of little PhiL' Fitzpatrick. were attended by a large body of friends
 The white ca.sket was laden with fragrant carnations, feathery ferns and a profusion of white roses. flowers typical of the beauty and purity of the life of the little lad who lay in eternal sleep.
 Rev. w. F. Harris conducted the sol emn service and the child's uncle. A. w. LeBron, Archie Contelou and Louis Contelou assisted by F. B. Mo Caskey acted as pail bearers.
 Mr. J. M. Holley has returned from Montgomery. where he has been with his wife who is Ill at an infirmary in that city.
 Miss Annie Freeman. of Montgom- cry, and Mrs. T. S. Robbins, of McCare. La, are the guests of their parents. MT. and Mrs. J. H. Freeman in West Wetumpka.
 Miss Paul Fields is suffering from an attack of measles at her home on North Bridge Street.
 Misses Helen Schuster md Gladys Hickman are the guests of Miss Bertha Hohenberg.
 MT. H. A. Robinson is detained at his home by an attack of illness.
 Mrs. R. E. Williams. of East We- tumpka, has gone to Shorters Station to visit her niece. Mrs. Bullock.
 The District Conference of the Northern Methodist Church of the me- groes, has been in session in Wetump- ka for several days and crowds of negroes are in attendance at each evening service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
S.ciaI nnd Personal :.

very enjoyable barbecue and dance was given on last evening at Hamburg. and among the Selmians who attended were: Misses Christine Nicolson. Elm N,colson. Marion Melvin and Flora Kornegay: Messrs. James Craig. Edgar Russell, w. G. Privett. Hudson and Joseph Parrish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Stella Bowline left this morn ing for Knoxville. Tenn, where she will spend several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Will Handle Big Crowds.

The Selma Street and Suburban Railway has made all necessary ar engagements for the handling of a large crowd each afternoon and night next week to the camp grounds. All Of the cars of the company have been put in good condition and the crowd will be handled rapidly to and from the grounds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Irma Wolf has gone to Mobil tn snend a few days with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

For dessert today order early ICE CREAM from the Randy Kitchen. FlavOrss Peach, Champagne, Vanilla, ChOcO- late, Caramel and Burnt Almond. Also Peach and Pineapple Sherbert. Phone SS. HINDS & HYATT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

MT. Marcus Stern has returned hom' from New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Working Vard on Fair.

Secretary J. ?. Slater of the Gen. tral Alabama Fair Association, is working these days upon the approach ing exhibition of the Central Alabama Fair Association which will be held here this fall. The exhibits which will be shown during the fair this fall will be much larger and will be more varied than they have been during the two previous exhibitions which this sociation has given to the public. The live stock exhibit this fall will also prove a most interesting feature of the fair. Every stall on the fair grounds will be filled with high bred live stock and those who are interest ed in such exhibits will have a good opportunity of seeing some of the best live stock in the Southern Fair Circuit.
 The amusement feature of the fair this fall will also be far superior to that of the past two fairs. For the en- tertainment of the public the Fair As sociation has secured a number of high-class attractions. Some of these attractions have never been seen in the South before and they will prove a great attraction to the many hun dreds who will visit the fair grounds during the week of the exhibition.
 The entries for the races, which will be given each afternoon during fair. were closed July 10. Some of theib best harness horses in the country will te here during that week to compete for the purses which have been offered by the Central Alabama Fair Association. The purses for these races offered by this city are larger than those of fered by any other city in the State. and these purses being larger. the people of Central Alabama will no doubt see better and faster races in Selma than they would in any other city in the State where fairs will he held this fall.
 The advertising matter for the ap- preaching fair has been contracted for and as soon as the same Is received from the printers, the Selma Fair will be placed before the public throughout this section of the State. It is ex- pected that larger crowds will cope to the Fair here this fall than there mas ever been in Selma before. and the Fair Association is going to give the people something worth coming to sec.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

General Lawrence and Senator Gailinger who are in Paris. on learning that a femalt desc sndant of Paul Jones was living thert In absolute Restitution. visited the aged la- dy. paid up her rent and outstanding debts and nlaced q comfortable account in bank for htrv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
Present omcers With Blankets.

Col. C. R. Bricken. Of the 2nd Regl- ment. Alabama National Guard. who has been here for several days past preparing for the encampment of that regiment. which begins Monday. has received a number of olive drab color ed blankets To each officer in the regiment Colonel Bricken will present one of thees blankets. The blankets will prove a most acceptable present and will be highly appreciated by all of those to whom they will be pre- sented
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

F. G. Taylor. Captain and Quarter master of the 2nd Regiment. has under contemplation several improvements about the camp grounds which will be occupied by that regiment next week. which will greatly add 10 the comfort of the soldier boys and to the many hundred people who will visit tho camp grounds during the week.
 One of the improvements will be the making of a nice walk rom the street car track to the grounds. and tho building of a bridge over a ditch which has to be crossed.
 A long string of electric lights will also he stretched from the border of the lake to the camp grounds and the ps vilion at the park. Several other small matters which will add to the comfort of the visitors will be looked after by Captain Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Matte Jones, Miss Mable Jones and J. B. Jones will leave tomorrow for Norfolk Va, where they will spend the remainder of the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Mrs. Betty Hickman and children and Miss Rachael Joseph will leave Tuesday for Goshen, Va. to spend a few weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Y. B. s. Matthews of Montgomery was a visitor to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Paul Caldwell and Bernard Gay of Meridian, Miss. are spending a few days in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Isidore Kayser left tonight for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Mrs Herman Eliasberg and chill dren and Mrs. Ed. Eliasbesg will leave in A day or so for Gadsden, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

to to 5, won the Neptune stakes by six lengths. Four favorites won. First race, selling. five and half 5. won: Obert. 1o2 tGarner). to l. second: Lord Cavanaugh, = (Powers>. 20 to 1, third. Time, 1:0s Javette, Punch. Savoy. Select. Trash. Suzerine. Risk ran.
 Second race the curragh stakes. 1iams 1tS sstcane ,G wO1; sheriff WI. Jimmy Lane. l43 (Turnburk). to 1. third. Time. t:o6 2-5. Phantom re- fused.
 Third race. Islip handicap mile and 5. won; Cairngorm. 1l2 (knapp). 6 to l. second: Martin Doyle. ll0 tGarner), ! to 2. third. Time. 1858. Cabochon. Dolly spanker. Coy Maid ran. furlongs-Chapultepec l22 (Dugan). 8 ?. second: Sir Clege. lo7 (Iroxler). 8 to I: third. Time. l:14 s,5. Masaue. Armuse. Magazine ran. Smoker an added starter.
 Fifth race. six furlongs-Red River. dS3 IMiller). II to 20. won: Comedienne, (BrusselD. to l. third. Time. 1;14. Hanzafra- Gentlan ran.
 Sixth race. selling. mile and sixteenth ---Lally. 1os (Englander) 3& to l. won; ond; Orphan Lad 101 (J. Lee), to 1. third Time l:4S 1-5. sam Rice. Workman. Sir Alto. Ottoman, Mahopic. King Cole. Homeless ran. Clements fell.
 Brighton Entries.
 First race, four furlongs-Robin Hood. 117; Big Ben. Bad News. 112: Blandy. Battle Axe. Lady Anne. 110: Sister Frances. 10S; Gambrinus, Gren- adler. 107: Cinchona. Rialto. Sufficient. l05: Botanist lO3: Jacobite. 102: Hand zarra. Momentum. Work and Play, Golden West. 100; Princess Nettie, sS; Miss Strome. 9s
 Second race. steeplechase, handicap, about two and a half miles-GooG and Plenty. 163; Grandpa. 157; Commodore Fontaine. lssex. IA: Dr. Keith. 137; Flimflam. i39.
 Third race, selling. mile and six teenth--Ivanhoe. 106: Velours. Sono- ma Belle. Arabo. 104; D'Arkie Naza- gam Chief Hayes. Io1: Gutter. ss; Lin nepee, Royal Ben. 92; Thomas Hoy. 99; Star Cat Workmaid. S7.
 Fourth race the Undergraduate. five and a half furlongs-Gene Russell, 10s: Bell WeatEer, Montauk, Corn Cob. 102; Glorious Betsy. Bigot. go; Fashion Joe Nealon 97.
 Fifth race. handicap mile and a six teenth-Running Water, l26 Sonoma Belle 107: Ruby, I04. Zienap, 90; Work maid. s7; Lalonde. 9a.
 sixth race. selling, five and half furlongs-W Woodland 105: lie Knows. lO4; Serviie. lo4: Smirker, Meizer. 10l. Masks and Faces. Skll!ght. Ella G. Risk. N'Importe Litholine 99; Single Stone, 96; gydent, Lady Bard, Silver Ball. Alloy. Lancashire Lad. 9s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

MT and Mrs. James Brown will leave tomorrow for New York city where they will spend several weeks.
 Mrs Ida Beiman and daughter will leave tomorrow afternoon for New York where they will spend several weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Mildred Brown of Newberne Is expected here tomorrow to spend next week with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Engle of Montgomery is expect ed here tomorrow to be the guest of Miss Janette Meyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

MT. Theo Meyer of Montgomery il haxa for day or so with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

Miss Bessie Morrisette of Newberne , exnected here Monday to visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21

N. w. Foster of Birmingham was visitor to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-07-21
News of Wetumrks.

wetumpka, July 20.-tSpecial. J. Yesterday in this vicinity two negroes lost their lives by drowning. crowd of small negro boys were in swimming at the sand bar. half mile below town, and one of the number. the son of Mahala Benson, was drowned. The boys grandfather, Joe Little, is a dar- key well Known in this community.
 A prisoner at No. lost his life yesterday in the Tallapoosa.
 A temperance agitator named Vaughan has been making a speech on prohibition on the streets of Wetump- ka today. He is opposed to whisky selling, whether in blind tigers, sa- looms or dispensaries.
 Misses Helen Schuster and Gladys Holzman are the guests of Miss Ber- tha Hohenberg in West Wetumpka.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
A TRus1
DEATH GRIP.

desperate fight for life is being
carried on by the tobacco growers of
the south against one of the mightiest
of the trusts which has been slowly
! throttling them for seven years The
Technical World for February has a
vivid description of the conditions
and of the fight itself in an article un-
der caption of ''The Great Tobacco
Strike" by Rene Bache. The strike"
is a rebellion of the growers of this
important product against systemat-
ic bearing OF prices by the trust,
which had brought them into an un-
bearable situation. Much of the in
formation it contains is surprising
to the reader who has not been con-
versant with the recent history of this
trade A single fact contained in the
following paragraph is very signifi-
cant:
"The blighting effect of trust con-
troll upon this agricultural industry
is shown in striking way by few
figures which, being furnished by the
Department of Agriculture, may be
accepted as approximately accurate.
They relate to the tobacco crop of the
last half dozen years-a crop which
in 1899 amounted to 868, ,163, ,275
pounds. In 1901, two years later,
it showed a considerable diminution,
being S1S,953.373 pounds. But from
that time on, owing to the reduction
of price paid to growers, it has drop
ped much more rapidly, the crop for
1904 being 660,460,739 pounds-a
loss of nearly one-fourth. In 1905 it
sank still lower, to 633, 3,033,719
pounds"
Such a loss in staple industry,
directly chargeable to the operations
of the trust which controls the trade,
indicates at least one effect of trust
rule, and the measures which the
growers are using-so far success
fully--to break the death grip this
great combination of corporations
was fastening upon them, are en-
/ tightening and inspiring. Another
fact which has not been a secret, but
of which the American people are not
widely informed, is brought out in
this interesting article. 1t is that the
Italian government has powerful
hand and voice in control of this
great American tobacco trust that has
been and is still trying to crush down
to starvation prices the product of
labor from one class of Americas
citizens. Some photographs of the
tobacco under cultivation and in pro-
cess of preparation for market make
a very interesting adjust to this arti-
Gle and bring realization of actuali-
ties among the growers to the reader
in way which characterizes the
methods of this always attractive and
exceedingly interesting magazine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
CALENDAR OF LOCAL EVENTS.

Jan. 20-Co-operative Dramatic Club,
Braga Hall.
Jan. 22-Lecture, Dana hall, by Prof.
Lorenzen on Paris" illus
trated.
Jan. 23-Dance of Catholic Club,
Wilder Hall.
Jan. 24-Annual masquerade ball of
the Vergnuegungs Club.
Jan. 25-Ball of Chesebrough Mutual
Aid Society, Washington
Hall.
Jan. 25-Olga Nielsen concert, Braga
Hall.
Jan. 27--Co-operative Dramatic Club,
Braga Hall.
Jan. 1S-First annual reception Delta
A. c., |. o. G. T. Hall.
Jan. 29-Ola Bidwell entertainment,
Baptist chapel.
Feb. Masquerade Ball, Danish
Brotherhood Washington
Hall.
Feb. 5--Lecture, Dana Hall.
Feb. 6-Reception and dance, Puri-
tan A. c., Pulaski Park.
Feb. Masquerade ball, Central
Pleasure Club, Washington
Hail.
Feb. 11-Annual Ball, Policemen's
Mutual Benefit Association,
Washington Hall.
Feb. 12-Lincoln tea, Ladies Auxil-
iary, at home of Mrs. ]. s..
Wight, IA High street.
Feb. 12-Vaudeville entertainment,
Lincoln Engine Company,
Wilder Hall.
Feb. 21-Washington Hose & Chem
ical Company's annual ball
Feb. 22-Concert. Lyric Mandolin
Club, Simpson M. E. church
auspices of E2worth League
Mar. 20, 21-Fair, st. Paul's Ladies'
Aid Society, Washington
Hall.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

one-Wheel TImepiece Invented By a
Man in Los Angeles.


According to the Pacific Outlook,
c. H. Bridgen, Los Angeles watch
maker, has invented the first time
piece ever made to run and to keep
time with single wheel, and the
wheel is not gear-wheel, but only
perforated disk, so that the clock
might be called gearless clock.
A quarterback steel ball rolling
on two inclined plates takes the place
of pendulum and gearing This steel
ball rolls over two inclined plates in
just a minute and rolls off the lower
plate into the lower hole of the disk,
at the same time releasing the disk,
which Is always under tension i'm
parted to it by two ball weights sus-
pended in towers.
The disk carries 80 balls on one
side, and when released by the roll
ing of the ball from the lower plates
against locking device the disk
turns the space of one hole, or one
minute, and brings the uppermosy
ball into position to roll on the top
plate and begin its zigzag course
down the two inclined plates as did
the preceding ball. Each ball rolls
over the plates once every 80 min
utes.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
America Abroad.

To sail in a well-found American
vessel manned by an American crew
from captain down to the boy who
carries countless boiled potatoes from
the gallery to the forecastle, to be
cared for by stewards who answer
yuor questions with unaccented mo,
sirs," and Yes, sirs,' to be, in a
word, home during your entire trip
is not the least of the joys of voy-
age to Porto Rico The Travel Maga-
zine.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

There's lesson to be learned from
this brief extract from an article in
the Overland Monthly: 81 know one
thing-that I'll never as long as
live kic6 over an anthill Just to see
what the ants will do. l know how it
feels to be an ant. That is what one
Stanford girl said few hours after
the earthnuake Of Anril Is"
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

ManZan Pile Remedy put up in
convenient, collapsible tubes, with
nozzle attachment so that the remedy
may be applied at the very seat of the
trouble, thus relieving almost instant
ly bleeding, itching or protruding
piles. Satisfaction. guaranteed or
money refunded. > Sold by Sexton,
druggist.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
HOUSES FOR SALE.

For Sale-House and two lots on
Henry street, above Pine avenue,
South Amboy; now occupied as
hotel Inquire of Fred Isely,. South
Amboy, N. J. 5320-11-23-3m
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

Leave WANT" advs. at branch of
ices.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
FOR SALE.

For SaIe-First class wall paper and
mouldings, exclusive designs. A
Andersen, 40 New Brunswick ave-
nue.. Tel. Al r. Il
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

Wanted-5OO people who want first
class work done promptly. Plumb
ing, heating and roofing. Monaghan
shOps-363 State street, city; 17O
Broadway, South Amboy. 3-3-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

Would You Like TO Own good han
dy typewriter? Looks like new.
Can be seen at the EVENING NEWS
office. For sale less than half price.
317-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

How abont your Roof ana leaders for
the winter? Do they need repair
ing. If so. call on the Sanitary Plumb
ing and Construction Co.. S King St.
Telephone 258J. 3714-9-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

For Your Steam or Hot Water heat
ing call on the Sanitary Plumbing
and Construction .o., 8 King ST. Tel
ephone 25S j. 3712-9-1-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
WANTED.
HOUSES WANTED.
ROOMS FOR RENT.

To Let-Four rooms from Sc to 81 a
month. Convery place. near hos
pital. 6299-1-17-tf
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
CIGAR MANUFACTURER

virtur flemish, 20 Washington g.
our &c Cigar Is The best, 50 smokers
my. Give fham 4 trial and bs coH-
viiicpd
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
SITUATIONS WANTED-FEMALE.
HELP WANTED-FEMALE.

Wanted-Girl at 256 High street.
6272-1-16-ti
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed intends making application to the
Board of Excise Commissioners OF the
ing, for a license to keep a saloon with
the privilege of selling malt and spirit
lols liquors in the City of Perth Arm
hoy and in the house owned by
himself at cor Woodbridge Road and Hall ave:
8207 1-t2 ct oew S. Q. JENSEN.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the UNDER
signed intends making application TO the
Board of Excise Commissioners of tfis
ing, for license TO keep q saloon. with
the privilege of selling malt and spirit
uous liquors In the City of Perth Ann
Mrs Mary whalen at 40s State ST..
62O3 liz II oew MIKE MFTRUSkl.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1907-01-19

ARCHITECT

James Growney, Sc Jefferson Street.
80 years experience as a builder.
Telephone 56-W.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-03
" DICE Of the + eople

thusiasm In tho pnssiofiless bosom any
more than you Gun kindle tame Ia
the heart OF an iceberg. Indeed. wheE
orc considers the unuttcrnble woes
caused by inteniparance one IL tempted
to feel that fanaticisin In the temper
ance cause IL the most pardonable
s ,.ti that prohibition does not pro-
hibit, and is, therefore; not to be cons
nended. ls not worthy OF his cloth.
NO system OF human government, no
legal device ever conceived by the wit
oil man, hns ever Motkeu, puccessfully
In preventing or restraining, wholly,
the evil 1t was designed to abolish or
suppress. Even the Christian religion.
the most perfect system conceivable
FOR the abolition Of sin and crime and
the promotion OF human happiness. hus
had less Influence over the mind and
neart OF the 8drunknru thar humnn
laws, probably because, to most minds,
the punishment for violating the laws
OF man is's1nOre certain and Immediate
than tho penalty affixed to the breach
or n divine law, and therefore more
feared.
Prohibition may not have accom-.
plished I'LL that was expected or hopcd
for II, but 1T has achieved enough TO
justify resort to II. Intemperance ia
an evil SO devastating to every moral.
social and material Interest OF the
human family that IL requires the
combined powers OF heaven and earth
to suppress II.
-. JUsrus.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-03
MoNtMENT Toi"oLD wERTs..

.
The body OF William Wertenbaker
is buried in the cemetery OF the Uni
versity OF Virginia. with no stone to
mark his grave. "Old Werts," as he
was affectionately called was tho first
librarian Of the University. having re-
ceived his appointment from Thomas
Jefferson. The last meeting of tho
board of visitors which Mr.. Jefferson
attended confirmed the appointment,
and this, 1t is said, was the last record
which the father of the University
himself wrote out and signed. Mr.
Wertenbaker was librarian for many
years, and was one of the most inter-
esting and lovable men who ever
served the University. He was an au-
thority on University history, and a
prime favorite with the students. 1t Is
now proposed to erect simple monu-
ment over his grave, to cost not more
than $500, and The Times-Dispatch
feels sure that former students who
remember him in objection will gladly
contribute the amount.