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The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03

The next annual report of the commissioner of internal revenue will show a marked decrease in the receipts for the district of Kansas, which now includes Ok lahoma and Indian Territory. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 1906, the total collections for that district were $3O3, 147. 28, while of this amount SIS, 300 came from Oklahoma and S12,- POO from Indian Territory, leav- ing $238, 939 for Kansas. The collections for Arkansas during the same period were $125, ,SO6.
 An analysis of the collections from Oklahoma and Indian Ter
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03
R. F. ). NEWS.
J. T. BurneS Editor.

The Postmaster-General has issued a notice that all rural mail carlers have the right of way on all country roads, and that all other carriages and conveyances must surrender the right of way to the rural carriers. This order was issued as the result of num- erous complaints on the part of the carriers who were not able to deliver their mail in the spec flied time, because carriages and conveyances which they meet refused to give them the right of way, and often made it nec- essary for them to drive slower or wait until the road was clear before they could proceed. A fine will be charged to all who in any way interfere with t h e speedy delivery of the mail, and as a carrier is also fined a n d sometimes deposed for late de- livery he will no doubt see to it that anyone responsible for his delay will bear the punishment instead of himself. There are just lots of Alexander Smarts who think it extremely funny to see a carrier turn out for him. But when one of them has to pay for his amusement it will not be quite so funny.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03
.,;,, proorams, parddeS etc. =
 ''' Farmers Union.
hE,pAY, OCT. 8, IS THE DAY.
...s,e,s Club Will Have Their First ..,o,ioo on this Day Griffin, Moore
 and Hawkins Will Speak.

Tuesday, Oct. s, at the Arkan-
 ], State Fair will be marked as
 ] of the days of large attend
 ree and deep practical interest
 ! the entire state of Arkansas.
 Ih;le the organizations included
 tbis great day for practical
 ,ocress are essentially different
 sv are very closely related in
 , treat work of education and
 omess. The morning of this
 y will be featured with an ln-
 resting and diversified pro-
 ram. The speakers of the day
 Ill be Ben L. Griffin. Sec'y of
 he Farmers Educational and |aouerative Union, for Arkan- ns who will take for his sub-
 let, Farmers Union, its hls- or and aims; L. H. Moore, Ss'y. of Federated Labor Tn Arkansas, will speak on the fol- oving subject, By the Pros benty of Labor is Measured the Prosperity of State";; J. s. Flaw 6ns, Sec'y. of the Arkansas 6ood Roads Association, w l l ueak upon Who and How to Boost Arkansas. The morning brgram will be further dlversl- led by parades, music and band koncerts.
 On this day will be the first |2te convention of The Arkan- E Booster Clubs and while Tn Bot Springs at the State Far Eey will organize a great state kide Booster Association, closely hitting the locals already organ bed throughout the State and Fill lay their plans for the cam paign in favor of the Good Roads Constitutional Amendment, No. 10.
 The afternoon of this day will De given over to the general en- Ierainments afforded by the var as programs at the State Fair md give the visitors an Oppor- unity to see the interesting and instructive exhibits in all of the many departments.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03
Number 3S
ALL RECORDS BROKEN.

The Tyler Commercial College, of Tyler, Texas, the largest busi- ness college of the country, en- rolled almost 200 new students during the month of September. The Byrne systems, close care of students, all day sessions, disci- pline, good board at low rates, the best teaching, most success full students-these are the bed rock on which this greatest of commercial institutions rests
 You, reader, may not know that this great college is abso- lutely the only one in the state that teaches bookkeeping and business by real face to face bus mess dealings from the start, that gives expert accounting and foreign exchange work, t h a t teaches the banking used in med ium and smaller banks as well as the larger ones, yet such is the case. It is the only one guaran- teeing proficiency in shorthand, court reporting, civil service work, and touch typewriting. It is the only one equipped with miniature electrical railway, mot or generators, railroad and Wes- tern Union blanks and record books, and giving the literary and typewriting work needed by operators free with the course. It has the only faculty of spec ialists and experts, 17 in num- Der, three times the number of any other business college in the South. In this college, with it's faculty of 17 experts, one secures the best systems, giving twice the proficiency of the ordinary business college, in half the usu- al time, at half the usual cost.
 Reader, the business world needs you. Fit yourself in the big business college that guaran- tees results, and gets the best positions.
 Subscribe for the Picayune it's only SIC per year.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03
ADDRESS ON THE BOIL WEEvIL.

There will be a meeting of the southern agents of the U. s. De- partment of Agriculture in Hope on Friday, Oct. II, 1:3O D. m.
 Dr. s. A. Knapp will be there to deliver an address. He is we'll informed on the spread and rav- ages of the boil weevil. He is the best agriculturist in the South and will give the best and latest methods of combating this de- structive cotton pest.
 Everybody who is interested in welfare and prosperity of New ada county should be present and hear what Dr. Knapp has to say.
 The boil weevil has reached a point near Ozan, Hope and Pat mos in Hampstead county, and the southern portion of Nevada county and is still prea d i n g north and east.
 Don't forget the date, Oct. II.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03
Headquarters.

When you visit our city don't fail to make our place of business your Headquarters. We are now in position to supply your wants in both Hardware and Furniture Justreceived nice assort- ment of Furniture, Mat 'r.esses, Springs. and all Klnds of odd pieces in Furniture, let us name Rrlces before you buy. We want your business, we need it, and if low prlces and good goods are Inducements we will get 1t. Come in and iets reason together.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03

We have started this depart ment for better service and if the patrons will only cooperate with the carrier the results will be all that can be desired, but the patron must cooperate with not placing obstacles in the way of the carrier. The patron re- cieves the benefit, then he should try to make every thing as easy and convenient for the carrier as possible. You might begin your part of the work by arranging your mail boxes as the regula- tions require. The regulations require that you erect your boxes on the right hand side of h e road, most convenient for tn e carrier on posts not to exceed 4 1-2 feet high. That is what the department requires. but most people erect their boxes to suit themselves. Where there are three or more boxes the patrons would add greatly to the conven- fence of the carrier by getting an old wagon wheel and fixing a spindle on the top of the post, place your wheel on the spindle and the boxes on the spokes. This arrangement is complete and simple, but very convenient for the carrier. Another thing, don't pile log or block in front of your box. You thus prevent the carrier from getting close enough with his vehicle to de- liver the mail to your box. If YOU want it arranged so your children can get the mail from the box arrange steps at t h e back not in front of the post.
 If you expect the carriers to take up mail deposited in your box you must be careful to raise the flag. Be sure and have ev- erything ready for the carrier when he comes along. Don't ask him to wait until you can write a letter. for he will be late and In conseouence he will lose his JoD.
 Since the roads have b e e n worked a great many boxes are left across ditch which the car rier has to cross to deliver the mail You would add to his con venience and keep him from en- tertaining thoughts, which II expressed might be more torclple than elegant. So let us work to- gether for better servlce.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03

We do all kinds of Job work. If you have hurry up job of any kind, come to the Pic.
The Nevada County picayune., 1907-10-03

Subscribe for the Picayune it's only $1.W per year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
SHRINERS FORM CLUB
MOBILES OF PANDORA TEMPLE HOLD
 MEETING.
Omcers Are Chosen And Arrangements Made For Drafting Of Resolutions On Death of Shriners In
 California Wreck.

Montgomery Shriners. most of whom are members of Zamora Temple in Birmingham, formed a local club last night and in the future will maintain social organization.
 In addition to the formation of the society. with the election of officers and the appointment of standing com mittees. they determined to have drafted resolutions expressive of their regret of the death of the Shriners in the railway wreck in California, and of their sympathy with the families of the victims
 More than thirty shriners convened last night. The majority held member ship in Zamora Temple but some are members of Shrines in Richmond, Sa- vannah and other places.
 In the near future the club will en- tertaln at n barbecue.
 Following is list of the officers and committees:
 President E. J. Meyer.
 Vice President, G. J. GreiI
 Secretary Treasurer. D. W. Cros- land.
 Committee on Entertainment. J. E. Worswick, B. l.. Holt, D. Fleming, N . J. Greil.
 Committee on Rules and Bylaws. L. H. Lee. Ira H Virgin. Duncan May. Committee on Resolutions. E. J. Meyer, chairman. Other members will be selected by the chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
TO COLLECT FUNDS
COMMERCIAL CLUB WILL ACT AT
 ONCE THROUGH BANKS.
Invitations To Be Extended To Alabama Bankers, odd Fellows And South ern I'Fesbyterians To Meet
 Here Next Year.

The Board of Directors of the Com mercial Club at meeting held last night. decided to enter at once upon the collection of the $50.000 subscribed by Montgomery for the Women's Meth odist College.
 Subscriptions to the college fund are to be deposited among the banks which co-operate in the cost of the collection. The work of securing the money that has been subscribed will be begun without delay. .
 Those present at the meeting last night were President A G. Forbes, Vice President F. P. Chaffee, Secretary l.. L. Gilbert and Directors J. C.. Haas. John F. Walker, F. s. Ball, F.. C stevenson and George A. Thomas.
 The Board of Directors authorized tbe President to issue Jan invitation in behalf of Montgomery to the Alabama Bankers Association, which will meet at birmingham next Friday, to hold the .ext meeting in Montgomery.
 President Forbes was also authorized to wire an invitation to the Odd Eel lows. who will begin a meeting in De- catur today, to hold their next session here Resolutions were also passed to Inc effect that the Knights of Py- thias who will shortly hold a meeting in Mobile and the General Assembly of the southern Presbyterian Church, which will assemble in Birmingham, be asked to hold their next meetings in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
WOMAN GIVES BOND
MRS. MAGNESs. CHARGED WITH MURDER, WON'T BE IM-
 REASONED.
Birmingham Woman who Killed City Detective During His Attempt to Kidnap Little One May
 Escape Prosecution.

Birmingham. May 13.-(Special. )-A bond in the sum of $1.000 was made today for the appearance before Jus tice H. B. Abernathy, of Mrs. An- nie Magness. the woman who fired on her first husband, W. R. White, of Nashville, when he attempted to kidnap two children, missing him and striking City Detective Samuel A. Hamilton, who died from injuries received.
 It was hard to ascertain who would prefer the charge of murder against Mrs. Magness, the first warrant charg- ing assault with intent to murder, but Solicitor Hefiin fixed $1.000 as the sum he would ask for in case the murder charge was preferred and a blank bond furnished.
 R. G. Magness, husband of the wo- man had no trouble in getting respon- sible parties to sign the bond, and just as soon as the woman has recov- cred from her injuries she will be re- leased from the hospital The prelim- mary hearing will bring the matter most likely to the attention of the grand jury. though the general im- pression prevails that here will be but light prosecution.
 The children will be kept at the Mercy Home until the shooting has been cleared in the courts. It is expected that White will take steps through the courts to get possession of the children. The positive assertion was made today that MT. and Mrs Mag ness are married and the employer of Magness states that he Is a hard work ing and capable man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14

that because of the frequent change of location among country school teachers, there Is nothing permanent in such organization.
 The net result of the work of your library committee for the year just ended, in material figures. is the es- tablishing of l15 libraries in country public schools. The figures, or course, include the libraries sent out by the Womens Club, numbering about for ty.
 "A very important work attempted was the securing of State aid for the establishment of public school iipra- ries. Investigation shows that the state of Alabama is behind many or her sister states of the South In this' as in many other educational matters. The bill for state aid was adversed by the committee on appropriations. It was possibly doomed, at all events, be- cause of the large appropriations for school purposes already made by the legislature.
 Now, however. that the $25,000 ap- propriated for the Jamestown Exposi- tion is not to be expended. may 1t not be hoped that one tenth of that sum migh go for the intellectual needs of the children of Alabama. The bill for state appropriation will be again intro duced at the July session of the legis- lature. It may again fail. but certain ly agitation can hurt nothing"
 The report of Mss Higgins was adopted with thanks.
 Turn over Travelling Libraries.
 For the committee on travelling H. braries, Miss Laura Fillmore made an interesting report In which she said that the committee was indebted to the State Association of Women's Clubs for the travelling libraries. She said the clubs have turned over about 7Oo volumes to the association, and numer- ous expressions of appreciation have been received from persons benefited thereby.
 The following resolution. offered by Miss Fillmore, was unanimously pass ed:
 "In recognition of the greater oppor- tunitv afforded for the development of the work of travelling libraries under State direction. he 1t
 Resolved by the Alabama Library Association. that all It's travelling H. hrorv collections be donated to the Alahama state Department of Archives ard History for future administrations and that the Secretary of the Commit fee ~on travelling libraries turn over to tba Director of the said Department all of tbe hooks, magazines, and travel Jna Iihrarv equipment in her posses sier belonging to the Association.
 "Resolved further. that the saiG r-ommittee be discontinued. with the thanks of the Association for its work durinr the preceding year.
 After the election of officers the meeting adjourned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
oPELIKA NEWS.
Committees Named to Manage the Com
 mercial Club.

Committees Namea tO W""@e~ .-e
 mercial Club.
 onelika. May 13.-(Special )--The Boar6 of Governors of the Opelika Commercial Club met Monday morning and named the committees that are 70 manage the affairs of the ciup TOT, ."e next twelve months. {
 John l.. Moon. Sheriff of Lee County, will leave for Chattanooga. Tenn, Tues day morning, where hs goes to receive in custody John Dickerson, negro. who is charged with an assault with intent to murder" Jud McFarlan. The assault was committed in Lee County, in February, and Dickerson has been a fugitive from justice. He was arrested by the Chief of Police of Chattanooga Sunday, and Sheriff Moon was imme- diately notified of the fact.
 The building committee of Trinity Methodist Church have decided upon plans for the new church The plans were drawn by Architect Frank Lock- wood of Montgomery. The building will be constructed of gray vitrifed pressed brick. It will have a frontage of fifty-four feet. and depth of 135 feet. It will be covered with slate and will cost $26.6oo It will face on North Eighth Street.
 M M Mccall and c. R. Spencer, who operate the Opelika Cotton Mills. have gone to Philadelphia to attend the meeting of the American Cotton Manu- lecturers Association, which convenes in that city on May 15.
 Mrs. 0. c. Terrell who has been vis- ting MT. and Mrs. R. D. Foster in Opelika, has returned to her home in Rocky Mount. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14

Combes, Haysel Coulter. Lucille DeVal. Therese Barker-and with them they had new members who appeared with great credit. The Bijou Theatre or chestra afforded the accompaniment and the entire scenic mechanism of the Bijou Theatre had been placed to afford the setting necessary for the play. The chorus was not large. but voiceful, merry and pretty
 Leo Adde's presentation of Nockey- of course with a ''why?" after it-had been seen In Montgomery before, and Mir. Adde. whose previous performances had created expectations. did not dis appoint. His comedy work was might fly clever and his introduction of some original parodies was delectable. MT Adde deserves special commendation for song, I'm a comin' on the Choo- choo" which he composed and for which W. H. Matchette, musical di- rector of the company, wrote the mu- sic.
 Lucille Deval. prima donna of the company. had the part of Queen Att, and she was excellent in it. Her grace and spirit were well matched by her voice. which Is unusually fine. Haysel Coulter. in the part of Serena, appeared to even better advantage than on her previous visit to Montgomery, which is a laudatory comparison. Ther- ese bdTher' lhe"'So "Vii NhO"h u. vas clever, in character part. Balah So- jah, and was even more deserving of praise for her contralto voice. Joe Alexander who likewise has been here before, played the comedy part of Ha- dad with fine spirit and made a great hit. Joseph Combs revived his popu- larity by his performance of Terrano, a part in which he used his tenor voice to notable advantage Louis LaValle baritone. has an admirable voice and an excellent apearance. Ed Lynch, in a character part. was quite good as were Harry Dale and Roy Dieterich. Bert King and Bell Dale. in minor characters, sustained the play thor oughly.
 'MacManus" Pasha" will be present ed at the Casino Tuesday and Wednes- day nights. The curtain is raised promptly at S;30 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
HUDSON COMMENCEMENT
 DRAWS THRONG OF PEOPLE
Three Hundred Young Women Students Listen to Eloquent Sermons by Dr. Dargan- Board
 Meets Wednesday.

young women of Judson, all in the soft and pretty finery of commencement marched in body into the alumnae auditorium and took the places reserv- ed for them. And other visitors filled the spacious auditorium to the doors. The text was from John xi:5. Now Jesus loved Martha and her sister"
 There were splendid possibilities in the text and pr. Dargan touched their limits.
 At the evening services pr. Dargan preached to the Ann Hasseltine and Morning Watch Societies. Another large audience greeted him. He preach ed from the text The Alabaster box of ointment" and the Scripture read ing was description of the visit to the Savior Gf the woman penitent with her costly offering. A beautiful lesson for a life of service was drawn from this text.
 The costliest and most fragrant gifts that we can give from within, embelished with all that we can collect from without is none too good to lay at the Savior's feet. The best Is none too good for Jesus.' said pr. Dorsan.
 The music under the direction or Mrs. E. L.. Powers and assisted by the special Judson choir was particularly beautiful and brilliant. .,
 The commencement exercises VIII continue until Wednesday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-14
WIRE ASSESSMENTS
TAX VALUES OF TELEGRAPH AND
 TELEPHONE LINES.
Equalization Board Fixes Figures On These Properties at S1,373, ,s60.S7, In Addition to Railroad As-
 easements of 373,S66,-
 67S.4O.

In addition to the assessment of the railroad lines of the State, the tax value of which were fixed for the year at $73,S66,575.40 as against $5S,426,- 072. 35 for 1906, the State Board of Equalization at its session last week fixed the tax value of the telephone and telegraph lines of Alabama
 These properties are assessed at 1,S7S,s6o.S7, raising the total assess ment of the railroad, telegraph and telephone lines of the State to $75,- 240. .436.27.
 The telephone lines of the State were assessed by the Board at $43S,- 6S5.37. which Is an increase over the figures of the preceding year of $164,- 3S0.9S, while the telegraph wires and poles were fixed for taxation purposes at $935,175.50. which is an increase of $2S2,52S.95. This makes the total in crease in valuation amount to $446,- 909 93.
 The detailed figures on the assess ment of the telegraph lines of the State follows:
 Alabama Great Southern Railway Lines-224.9 miles poles at $50; 73,- 47O miles wire at $2O: total $2S,s3s; 1906. $1S,S57 80; increasefi $8.1s1.70
 Atlantic Coast Line Telegraph Line 239.16 miles poles at $50; 542.70 miles wire at SEQ; value of instruments $1IO: total, $22,922; 1906, $1o.633o4; increase, $12,S8S.96.
 Postal Telegraph and Cable Compa- ny-S56 05 miles at $50; 5.416. 55 miles wire at SPA; value of instruments, $4,- 452; total, $117.341.70; 1906, $11S.4S6 increase, $5S.S55.42.
 Western Union Telegraph Company 3,S11.z8 miles poles at $50; 20,97l miles wire at SPA; value of instruments, $11,- 965.S0; total, 05,S5S.S0; 1906, 5O4.- 138.7S; increase, S201, ,720O2.
 Birmingham and Atlantic Railway Telegraph Company-Total $2114: 1906. $631.15; increase. $1,4S2.S5.
 Following are detailed figures on the assessments of long distance telephone properties:
 American Telephone Company-63O53 53 miles poles total assessment, $42O,- 21237; 1906, s273,O53.44; increase, $147,- 15S93.
 Cumberland Telephone Company-To- tai $1.951; 1906, $1,25o.o5: increase. $770.05.
 Elba and Cop Telephone Company (new)-TotaI S6S0.
 Long Distance Telephone and Tele- graph Compsny=Total $1S,s42.