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New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
THANKSGIVING CHEER.

The time is at hand when the list OF special
cases of those who in greatest need of Thanks
giving cheer is prepared. As usual, the list is "A
long one and there will be disappointment in each
humble home if extra ray of cheer does not
reach il on that day. One OF the simplest ways
To meet this need in Manhattan Is to provide one
of the Thanksgiving dinner baskets sold at "A
large department store for 81 30. This Will contain
soup. meat. several vegetables and bread, besides
Injuries such as nuts. Taisins and fancy cakes,
not usually found in the homes Of the tenement
house dWcllers
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
MONEY RECEIVED.

Mrs Samuel Willets president of the Purchase
branch, has given s. for the emergency fund Mrs.
L. NJ Hickok now at Woodstock VT. s. for the
coal fund; Mrs. +. d. Potter. 81 It. S. 5. dues
and 30 cents for badge. Money contributed for
other badges was s. Mrs c. NJ. D., of New Jer-
sew. 81 for expressage; M. NJ" of Bedford -. to
be used where most needed; the Bridgeport. Conn,
branch through the treasurer, Eleanor q. Painter.
s. as a contribution for the Rest Home for Work
ing Girls. and will give s. later.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
POLICE SCOUT VIGIL MURDER THEORY

After an all day investigation, the police Of the
West 18th street station announced last night that
Mrs Cezare Vigil, the wealthy Cuban woman who
was found dead yesterday in the basement OF her
home at No 217 West 13sth street. accidentally
killed by a fall downstairs. The woman was
found at the bottom Of the stairs. with her skull
fractured and It thought that she had been
killed by robbers. According TO the police Mrs.
Vigil used intoxicants at times, and it is thought
thst she fell downstairs while under the influence
@ Ifauor
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

dunn size is As yards -. "a yards 81. 2E
yards - inches wide. with 10 yards OF ribbon for
the frills trim illustrated.
The pattern 5.S29 is cut in sizes for 80. "a. S6
3S and 80 inch bust measure. and will be mailed
10 any address receipt of 10 cents. Please give
number of pattern and bust distinctly.
Address Pattern Department, New York Tribune.
II in hurry for pattern send 2-cent stamp
and will mail by letter postage in sealed en-
velope
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
REPoRT oF BRIDGEPORT RRANCH.

months our meetings discontinued and very
little work was done Twenty-Five dollars
given toward a scholarship in Maryville College.
Tennessee; SO for lessons in stenography for five
months to a young girl supplied milk through
the summer a family OF six, and S25 was con-
tributed for the Rest Home our regular meetings
were resumed the first Thursday in October.
AMY LEE WELLS SLOSSON, Secretary.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
THE TRIBUNE PATTERN.

No prcttier variation OF tho ever useful blouse
has yet appeared than this one. II gives the broad
shoulder effect II is SO constructed to conceal
the armhOle seams. and is altogether graceful and
attractive while it is adapted To whole host Of
materials In the illustration plaid taffata is
trimmed with frils of ribbon. but the wasting han-
nels beautiful this season and suit the model
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
STATE EDUCATORS ELECT OFFICERS.

Syracuse Nov. s.-The School Commissioners ana
Eupcrintendents' Association Of New York State IN
convention elected these officers to-day President
y. T. Marshall Of jefferson County; first vice-pres-
ident Pratt F. Marshall of Chautauqua; second
tice-president Irving b. Sears of Madison; secre-
tary Ida L. Cosad. of Wayne. and treasurer
Frank l.. Ostrander, Of Delaware.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
1sLEeRAPHERs TO CONTINUE STRIKE.

Buffalo. Nov. &-The Buffalo local OF tho Com
nercial Telegraphers' Union to-day voted against
suspension OF the teIegraphers' strike.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

There time when il was supposed that
woman had interest in eating and that nothing
hut conversation kept her at the dinner table.
where she hOrrihed by the gourmandizing Of
the men Our fOrefathers. while they never omitted
themselves much the last bottle OF port. pro-
fessed to admire the type OF young woman who
appeared to subSist amount Of food that
would have been barely sufficient for canary.
But the modern woman has good appetite and
the modern man likes her none the less that
account he finds instead that IL makes her
much more companiOnable. There Is a delightful
air of equality at the dinner OF to-day and women
are no longer driven 20 eating between meals to
keen up the deluSiOn that they live on air.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

report of the meeting the charter OF the city q
New York and the constitution OF the State OF
New York seem TO have been ineXtricably mixed
up perhaps not more SO than they are in realty'
however. Yours truly.
HARRIOT STANTON BLATCH.
No Sl5 West 9Th street. New York. Nov = 1S0s- q
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
ATLANTA UNION CALLS OFF STRIKE.

Atlanta Nov Sat meeting of the members o
tbe Telegraphers' Union in this city to-day a
which all the leaders were present. IT was vote'
90 call OF the strike.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

She-The De Joneses contemplate going to Paris
for a month 7 wish could afford II.
He-We can. Nothing is cheaper than contcm-
platon!-London Opinion
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
FLOWERS
CONTRIBUTIONS.

box Of magnificent ChrysdnthPmums came
from Mrs Bosscrt. of Bay Shore. Long Island.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09
BARNARD GIRLS IN PLAY.
Leading Man" Causes Excitement in the
Freshman Glass.

The sophomore class of Barnard College present
ed yesterday afternoon their annual play. a three
Crane. in the college theatre in Brinckerhoff Hall
The performance drew audience which filled the
little theatre. No admitted, but there
were few brothers and some Columbia men hang
Ing around the doors
Miss Mabel PalIiser had the leading masculine
part. She encored again and again Dressed
in "a suit OF fannels Miss Palltser, Professor
Courtney Martin caused furry of excitement
among of the freshmen in the audience. who
thought real man had been substituted the
last moment.
The play began with three we'll developed love
her three nieces staying with her In her summer
home. next door to summer boarding house. In
which there were three young men. For time it
seemed there would be epidemic of engagements
Professor Martin suddenly appeared the scene
however. and by "a series of blunderS managed 70
to Betty Armstead. The prof blundered along
afraid TO tell of his love- until in the last act
party in New York. he finally proposed Betty.
VIII Webster and Alice Armstead. and George
Chester and Kathleen COvington, the other couples
also managed to straighten their difficulties and
the play ended with the announcement of the en-
gaGements.
The part OF a negro butler played by Miss
Beatrice Frebaugh, the only girl who had the cour-
age 70 "blacken up Miss Harriet Fox we'll
received Mrs. Thornton, overueTvouS chape-
rome. The cast follows
Courtney Martin. Mabel PaIIser
VIII Webster Egleston
George Chester. ................. Dorothy Krchwav
Fred Harper Sulamh SiIvermRn
Orange Beatrice Firebaugh
Betty Armscld Grace
Mrs Thornton
Alice Armstead Mary Nanmac<
Kathleen Covington Hazel Woodruff
Scenes: I H. suburban Long Island
sound Act III library in Mrs Thorntons house IN New
York.
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

.siiile II IN also adapted 10 Madras and linen.
n can be made with without the frillS and with
pretty three-quarter sleeves those that extend
% the wrists as may be liked, that it provides
generous variety.
The quantity of material required for the NE
New-York tribune., 1907-11-09

Brown earth line meets gray heaven.
And all the land looks sad;
But loves the little leaven
That works the whole world glad.
Anna r. Aldrich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
McDonald-Vernon.

Rockford. May 1s.--(speciaLl l--The spacious home of Mrs. Julia A. McDon- est home weddings ever witnessed here. The marriage occurred at $40 D. m Thursday of MT. Frank A. Vernon of Cusseta. Ala and Miss Julia Belle Mc- Donald of Rockford. Ala. The officiat- ing minister was Rev. J. W. Hammer of Alexander City, pastor of the bride. The ceremony was a pretty poem pre- pared for and in keeping with the beautifully poetic occasion.
 The parlors were prettily decorated The wedding march was played by Mrs. Wander Jones, sister to theabride. Little Miss Jones. niece of the bride and preceded the couple to the lovely we'd ding arch, strewing their pathway with flowers: The splendidly executed strains of Mendelssohn gave place to Hearts and Flowers" during the cere- mony. The bride was attired in going-away gown of tan silk with hat and gloves to match, and carried brides ventional black.
 The bridegroom Is the youngest son of Hon. John M Vernon of Cusseta. Ala. and Is a successful merchant. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mrs Julia A. Mcdonald of this city, and is a leader in social and church circles here; Both are from highly connected
 Upon the arrival of the guests a de- served. 'tss Alter the oeqemony HnGesSn pu1es %es was served. congratulations extended, and one of the manifest of grooms and pretttest of brides immediately left for the Central train at Kellyton for Birmingham, Nashville Jamestown Washington. Baltimore on their we'd ding tour.
 The out-of-town guests were: Major Atkinson of West Point. Ga. MT. and Mrs. Warner Spigener of CIanton, Mr' and Mrs Huffman Mcdonald of Bir- mingham. Associate Justice N. D. Den son, with Mrs. Dcnson, sister of the groom, and their daughter, little Miss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
What Societies and
 Churches Do
OF INTEREST TO
 CHURCH WORKERS

.,onalities were represented by 580 del- crates. of whom 400 were Orientals. Vhe Japanese were greatly pleased tnat the Conference was held in their country, as 1t was the first international confer- ence ever held in the East.
 The New York Conference of the Methodist Church has commenced to az itate the election of presiding elders by ballot. At present the bishops select and appoint the presiding elders
 Senator Beveridge, addressing minis ters, urged them ito preach the simple rospei with directness and earnestness." He said: You cannot Christianize the world when you are engaging in meta physical speculations and In entertain ing an audience"
 Rev. F. B. Meyer voices the general sentiment on the "new theology when he says: Humanity is not going to part w. n the gospel as we have been taught 1t, to install these philosophical specu- lations in it's place"
 The graduating class at West Point have just received their usual donation of Bibles from the Amef,can Tract So- ciety. Some students took the Author ized Version. other the American Revis-  Douai Version. One-third of the ca dets are studying the Bible systematic ally nineteen weekly rlasses being taught by upper classmen.
 Robert T. Smith of Whitchurch, Eng land, has just died at the age of 79. He was the chief living authority on Meth odist antiquities. and in his Wesley H. brary and family relics possessed the finest private Methodist collection in the world. It is hoped that this collection may become the property of some Meth odist College in American.
 The Christian Endeavor Society, which has been holding annual conven- tions. has decided hereafter to hold them biennially. and the Epworth League will hold international confer ences every four years instead of b'- anniaiiy.
 Tho watchman. speaking of ministers like R. G. Campbell and others, says: "It is not honest for them to draw their support from their denomination. and then use their position to undermine its doctrines That Ia not question of freedom but of common honesty"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
CHRISTIAN ENDEAvoR PROGRAM.
Meeting at Seattle, washingtcn, to Re
 Full of Interest.

Full Qt HnteFests
 Boston, May 1s.-Announcement was made at the Christian Endeavor head quarters in this city today of the pro- gram of the twenty-third international Christian Endeavor Convention to be held at Seattle, Wash, July 10-15.
 Rev. Francis E. Clark, President and founder of the organization, Is to be present as presiding officer. Routine business will be first disposed of at a meeting Wednesday afternoon, July 10, including the election of officers, after which there will be the annual meet ing of the Board of Trustees The first formal exercises will take place early in the evening in the auditorium, at which will come General Secretary Shaw's inauguration and address and the annual address of President Clark.
 Among the prominent speakers pro- vided for are George Nicholls. M P, London. England: William Phillips Hall, President of the American Bible League, New York; von Orden voght. Secretary of the Worlds Christian En- deavor Union, and Rev. Dr. W. l. Cham berlain, former President of the United Society of Christian Endeavor for In- dia, Burmah and Ceylon.
 One of the features of the conven- ton will be the singing of Handefs Orotorio of the Messiah" in the audi torium Saturday evening, July 13, by chorus of 1,b00 voices and an orchestra of 150 pieces.
 Nearly every State will be represent ed by some speaker and there will be numerous special meetings. so that from the sunrise praise services to the closing sessions well into the evening, there will be one constant round of ac- tivity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Religious Netos of
 Montgomery
BUSY CHURCH WEEK
MANY CONVENTIONS AT SPECIAL
 SERVICES.
Religious Workers sf All Denomina ations Have Been Kept Especially Busy During the Past
 Few Days.

The past week has been an excep- tionaily busy one with the members sented in Montgomery. There s lave been conventions of. either the churches themselves or of important auxiliary societies. or there have been held spe- The Episcopalians of this diocese have been engaged during the week with the annTsl diocesan council at Greensboro. which was attended by some of the leading workers of the two parishes in Montgomery, as well as by those from many other points in
 The principal matter that has att tracted the attention of the Baptists has been the annual convention of the Southern Baptists Association at Richmond. beginning last Thursday.
 The Methodists of the State were carrying on the eighth annuM confer ciety of the Alabama conference at Dothan, which began last Thursday.
 Beginning last Thursday there was the Southern Presbyterian Church held in Birmingham. This convention will be in session for nine days, cities there have been several revivals in progress in the. city.
 Thousands of delegates attended the conventions and much good has aeen n done by them in the way of uniting closer those who compose the dlifer, ent churches throughout the State ana Ln6 bOutu.
 Nearly all the leaders of church work in each of the different cities attended one or the other of these conventions.. Many of the pastors of Montgomery churches were absent during the week attending the convention of the denom nation to which they adhere.
 The work of the different societies of iaaies of tbe several churches is progressing in very promising psnI,aa E. was tas Woman's Missionary Society in Dothan and Wonaan's Auxiliary of bsen the Eplss Wss held here week before last.
 In the. city the local socletaes nsnaI nmsg and the attendance has been good, notwithstanding the exodus of so many of the members r,,,,,,o,,
 The Clayton Street, Methodist GhutSSa h tSa conducted a revival in addition .ao sT eao regular services and large congrega tcns egsaSnt bsrsh at all wosk sos fs gratifvine to Ithe church workers .oI Montgomsry and they nereasa fesl fnat 'ass as the work of the churches and church ,, s0- eieties becomes more generally kho"h'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Some Linen Department Specials

PLAID LINEN LUSTRE. In brown. green, light bue china-bue and red Just the proper material for young peoples dresses. This week 20 cents yard
 WHITE MADRAS. Allwhite Madras. 36 inches wde in stripes and figures. Good fabric for shirts blouses and little folks dresses l2 -2c yard
 KNIT BROOM COVERS. One of the most convenient small articles the market for housekeepers Ready-made to slip the broom in a few seconds and you ready for work. Price 10 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
@PoUNDINGp FOR PASTOR.

Surprise to Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Bush
 by Their New Parishioners.
 Many members of the Highland Ay- enue Baptist Church gathered at the home Of their new pastor. Rev. J. H: Bush, Monday night and gave him and his wife what is familiarly known as pounding
 These "poundings' were formerly very common. Friends of those to whom the pounding" is to be given meet at a certain place, bringing with them cakes and everything of an edi- ble nature. From the place of meet ing they go to the home of the one who is to be given the pounding" Then follows a general good time. with songs, recitations and similar forms of entertainment.
 The "ponnding which was given Rev. Mir. Bush and his wife was most enjoyable one in every way, and when the company dispersed the larder of the new pastor was we'll stocked with good things. members of the Highland Avenue Church at present. the plans for the building. were shown. Work on the building will soon be started. The congregation is very anxious to get settled in Its new quarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

HUCK TOWELS. This is case (50 doz.) that we bought eight months ago the old prices and will let our customers have them without any advance: $250 dozen
 LINEN SUITINC An all-Enen 90 inch Suit ing at only LOO yard. The width makes it cut so economically that it costs very little get an entire suit
 LINEN LAWN. 36 nches very sheer and fine. Will compare favorably with an alLlnen 75c quality. Nothing better on the market at the price, 35c yd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Corset
 Covers

Special sale Monday as only 25 cents each. {
 We offer Twenty-Five doz- en neat lace trimmed cambric. Corset Covers for tomorrow only at just g cents each.
 None chargepat 25 eents..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Some Special Prices on
Some Staple Everyday Needs

right here in the Cobbs Staple Goods Section Read, prices and no prices like these:
 Dress Ginghams, 12 1-2c Best A. F. C. Dress Cnshams. prettiest Iino ofsshe just in. Solid colors strpes cheeks and paid- all at l2 l-2 cents yard
 Solid Colored Chambrays At 8 cents a yard. solid Colored Chambray,: all colors-bues. srays. pinks and reds.
 Black Batiste, 15c A 40 inch Solid Black Batiste for only IS cents yard. Extra nice and cheap at the price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Music at Court Street Church.

Music at Court Street Church. The following is the musical pro- gram for the services at Court Street Church today:
 Morning Service. Prelude by Orchestra, Selected } Soul" (Harker.)
 Offertory, quartete, Festival Te Deum," Dudley Buck.) Postlude by orchestra. (Selected.)
 Eve ming Service. Prelude. (Selected.
 Anthem. Praise the Lord," (Rendeg- offertory, quartette. "The Radiant Morn." (Woodward.
 Postlude, (Selected.) At Dexter Avenue Methodist Church. The following program of music has been arranged for Dexter Avenue Meth odist Church for today: Organ prelude, "Berceuse," Goddard Let the Words of My Mouth," (shep- JubiIate, (Corbin. Postlude, (Batiste. J..
 Evening Service Organ prelude, Romance No. 2. (shel- Abide With Me" o d.orenz; Postlude, Goof.)
 Sunday School Picnic. An enjoyable time was had yester- day by the young pupils:-and those, of School of the First Baptist Church The children and tHeir elders repaired during the forenoon to Electric Park. where the. day was spent in romping and frolicking and general good time.
 Missionary Society to Meet. The Home Mission Society of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
General Religious Nesos

The census of the Federation of Churches in New York shows that in that city are 1,S00,o00 Protestants; l. 500,000 Roman Catholics and SOO.OO0 Jews. Attendance on public worship is rated at follows. Catholics, 6 per cent; Protestants, 2S per cent; Jews, 63 per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Mail Orders

We prepay express charges on all Mail Orders amounting to $500 or more. The same attention given your order by mail as if you came to the store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

The preachers of St Louis and Den yer have been discussing the advisabil- ity of adopting modern advertising methods in announcing their subjects and services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

A Pocket Testament League" has been started in some of the Western cities. Every member carries a Testa- ment in his pocket. and pledges himself to read a chapter daily. The League has enrolled many public school scholars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

Dexter Avenue Methodist Church will hold its mi-monthly meeting Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the church. A full attendance of the ladies inter
 Mrs. !. G. struell,
 President. Mrs. w. T. Downes.
 Eacratafy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
SERVICE BY BISHOP BEcKwITH.
yVSyfis G. Clark to Be Ordained
 D,couat~ of Episcopal Church.

This morning at Il o'clock MT; Wilis e clark will be ordained to the Diacon- ate of the Episcopal Ghureh by Re; :, hsw, tbe b,onasa M of Alabama The candidate viii be presented by Rev. w; N. CIay- nay brook. General Missionary of the Dlo- oese. under whom MT. Clark will pesih
 At the request of the candidate, Rev n E Cohhs will preach the sermon.
 Morning prayer will alods be tSs sald orsinaV a1 p ton service will begin, which will con sist in celebration of the Holy Com munion, the Litany, the ordination It. self and sermon. ,.o T.;shop- Harris, and a son of the late Erancis B. Clark of Mobile. and grand son of Mrs. Eliza Banks of this city He has been at Sewanee three years fin Dothan and Geneva under the Gen eraI Missionary of the Diocese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Street Methodist

services at Court Street Methodist
 Church Rev. NJ. H. Holt will preach today at the Court Street Methodist Church instead of the pastor, Dr. O. c. Mo- Gehee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
SERVICES WILL CONTINUE.
Much Interest Manifested in Clayton
 Street Methodist Revival.


 Street MethOdist Revival.
 The revival at the Clayton street Methodist Church, which has been con- ductedy during the past week by Rev. D. W. Haskew will be continued throughout this week.
 The meetings have been well at tended and much interest has been manifested in them.
 Yesterday only one service was held, that being at 10 o'clock in the morn ing.
 The services today will be at the regular hours, II o'clock in the morn ing and s o'clock in the evening. The subject of the morning sermon IS "Going Away From God" and that Tor the evenings sermon will be. Coming Back to God
 On account of the absence of the pastor of the Clayton Street Baptist Church, Rev. J. W. O'Hara, there VIII be no service there in me evening and the congregation will unite with the Clayton. Street Methodists in the revival meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
eat Sale of Foulard Silk Patterns at $15.OO
$25.OO and. $22.5O Values

All on account of the unusually cool and backward season-Monday we will sell all of our most ex- elusive Flight Novelty Foulard Silk Patterns that were $2500 and $22.50. your
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19

At the last session of the Methodist Manila Conference, ten native preachers were admitted on trial and the rolls showed mebership of 10000, gathered in six years of American occupancy of the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
Choice For $15.0O

We prefer to sacrifice them in season rather than carry them over-it's our loss but your gain. Think if we offered you 5000 cash discount of one Six Pattem-wouldn't you jump at it2 Of course you would and this is just what are doing today with this item: $25.00 Foulard Silk Patterns at$l500
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-19
A Great Trunk Department is Cobbs'

We have sold Trunks but this Trunk and Be We secured (bupey used eshr the phaogsphg) and showing MO8Ome of nd TnveinB PnceA FH2T WAIST AND BO%ES of low ilmeh