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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
MONTGOMERY
 HONORS LEE
Continued from Page One. colu1an Three.

SContinued from Page One. coiuran Three.l did victories to Appomattox Preju- dice may impute to him the charge or treason. but as long as sfe mountains stand where Asiby fell; as long as the rivers roll where Lee and Jackson and Gordon fought; as long as blood and ashes Jconsecrate the soil of liberty, the refusal of the North to vindicate It's position in its own courts, will stand as a monument to the righteousness of the Southern cause. The brave men who fell at Marathon. the Spartans who bIed at old Thermopyiae, the Old Guard of Napoleon, the historic Tenth Legion of Caesar, the followers of Prince Rupert, were they any braver than our loved heroes who followed in the wake of Lee. who whitened the hiilsides with their bleaching bones, who crimsoned the streams of Virginia with their life bloodf From the AL pine heights of history, challenge the glories of the nations to surpass the heroism they displayed.
 Fame herself will rise from her throne Ito place the laurel with her own hands upon the immortal brow of Robert Edward Lee. The future his- torian will weigh in the balances of truth, with philosophic impartiality, the characters and achievements and AuOtAN0S OA OuE 1SdutISs Then will be realized the prophecy of Lord General Woolsey, who said I be- lieve General Lee will be regarded not only as the most prominent figure of the Confectionery, but as the great American of the nineteenth century. whose statue is well worthy to stand on an equal pedastal with that of Washington, and whose memory is equally worthy to be enshrined in the hearts of all his countrymen.' Free man declared. Our Lee is worthy to stand with Washington, beside Alfred the Great in the worlds Temple of Fame
 General Lee Was Loyal.
 The Temple of Virtue is the gate way to the Temple of Fame. Robert E. Lee never yielded his sword for an idea that did not have its foundation in the Declaration of Independence: thatwas not deducible from the consti- tuition of the United States, as the fathers who made 1t interpreted it's meaning. That had been wrung into his ears and stamped upon his heart by his father who exclaimed in the Genral Assmbly of Virginia. Virginia is my country; her will I obey, how ever lamentable the fate to which it may subject me-
 His great son, therefore, inherited his doctrine. When General Lee was @ student at, West Point, the text books in use on political science were by St. George Tucker Southern wri- ter and William Rawle. a Northern wri- ters and both taught the right of the State to secede. Can he be attainted a traitor because he put in practice the principles taught him by the au- thority of the government of the Uni ted States? It was branded into his brain. and flowed through his veins. so that later, when he had to meet the question of serving under the flag of the United States or of obeying the will of Virginia. he drew his sword in defense of his mother Commonwealth.
 General Lee loved the Union with q passionate devotion Yet when he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

Upon the stage sat a handful. soma twenty or thirty, of grizzled veterans who had followed the Great Chieftain. A distinctfve1y pleasing feature of the exercises was the attendance in a
 body and wearing their uniforms of grey, of the cadets of the Presbyterian
 High School.
 There were perhaps, over i've hun
 dred persons in all, present. and the exercises win not soon be forgotten. Lieutenant Commander J. J. Bab-
 cock presided in the absence of Com
 mander, W. E. Wailes, who is i'll. A
 beautiful vase of flowers purchased for the occasion by the Daughters of
 the Confederacy. which occupied the center of the stage, was. after the cere-
 monies. sent to the sanatorium, where Major Wailes is Ill, with the compli-
 ments of the Daughters.
 The various numbers of the program
 were announced by Dr. T. P. Whitby, Past Commander of Camp Jones. The singing of "Amercia," Dixie" and How Firm Foundation" was lied by the Dallas Academy School children. conducted by Miss Annie Bill. Mrs. John A. McKinnon presided at the piano.
 w. P. Dickinson. pastor of the Church Street Methodist Church. The procla- nation or Governof JelkS was reao Dy Robert E. Lee Mel. and the principal address of the occasion was delivered l by Rev. J. L.. Rosser.
 A quartette consisting of William W. Lapsley. Clarence Boggs. Edward Kee- ble and Eugene Puryiance. sang Tent I ing Tonight" in most beautiful man. ner. The recitation of Melvin Schwartz "The Sword of Lee." was rendered in
 splendid manner and was heartily ap- ! piauded.
 The reading of the rules and present. ation of the crosses of honor was made by E. S. Starr. The crosses had been applied for by w. F.. Browning. T. | U. Ellis and Rev. J. T. Shaw Only Mir. Browning was present. and his cross of honor was pinned on by Little | Miss Saidee Jones. a grand daughter of Commodore Jones, after whom the | camp of Selma Confederate Veterans was named.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
ccIehrat,ou in GreenvilIe.

c.reenville Jan 19.-(Special) )-The centennial celebration in honor of the birth of General Robert F. Lee taxed the opera house to seat the large au- dience. The Daughters of the Confed- eracy and pupils of the public school occupied seats in front, the mayor, vet erans, Sons of Veterans and those talk ing part in the program sat upon the stage.
 Prof. P. W. Hodges was master of ceremonies. To him and Father Ryan Chapter are due the splendid an dap? propriate exercises. It was al after noon well spent and afforded much pleasure to all present
 The songs, Dixie" Bonnie Blue Flag" and America were sung by the school children. Miss Lola May Traweek presiding at the piano.
 The Governors proclamation was read by Professor Hodges; a poem was recited by Claud Hamilton, Jr., pupil of the primary grade; Misses Effie Belle Perdue and Eula May Angle. rep resenting the Children of the Confed- eracy, recited selections, and Miss Ella Frazer representing the Daughters of the Confederacy, gave an. appropriate reading "Recollections of One of Lees Soldiers" was read by Hon. H. B. Pilley; "An Estimate of General Lee" was the subject of a short ad- dress by Rev. Fl. T. walden, of the Sons of Veterans. F. R. Adams, as one of the Veterans, paid just and noble tribute to the great Southern leader; T; a short address on the purity of Lees character was made by Dr. w. M. |. Bleckwelder, the program closing with a favorite song of Genes al Lee, How Firm Foundation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Lee nnx fn Tuac,,mhin.

Tuscumbia. Jan. 19.-(Special )-The tooth anniversary of the. birth of Gen. Robert D. Lee was fttingly and appro- priately observed by Tuscumbia Chap ter, United Daughters of Confederacy. at the courthouse in this city today at noon.
 The Veterans and Sons of Veterans united with the Daughters in making the occasion one of interest. A large crowd was present, many of the busl- ness houses closing for an hour, from 12 to 1 o'clock
 Hon. w. l.. Chitwood delivered an eloquent address upon the life and char acter of the immortal Southern chief tain.
 The following program was ren- dered:
 Prayer-Rev. W. F. Trump.
 Hymn-"How Firm a Foundation
 Reading of General Lees Farewell Address to the Confederate Army-Hon. Isaac Orme.
 Song-"Come Unto Me"
 Adress on the Life and Character Of General Lee-Hon. w. L. Chitwood.
 Hymn-"For All the Saints Who From Their Labors Rest"
 A program of equal interest was also rendered by Mildred Lee Chapter of Sheffield. at the same hour, in Shef- field
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
A MONTGOMERY CASE.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
CelehrntIon at Gadsden.

Gadsden. Jan. 19.-(Special)- )-The 100 anniversary O. the birth of GenC, al Robert F. Lee, was celebrated here today in a fitting manner by the Emma Sansom Camp. United Confederate Vet arans. Gadsden Chapter. Daughters of the Confederacy and several hundred school children.
 The exercises were held at the court house at half past ten o'clock. Mayor Charles F. smith read the governors g proclamation. General Lees Farewell Address and paid high tribute to the great soldier Dixie" was sung by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Mir. John speaks at Auburn.

Auburn. Jan. l9.-(SpeciaI)- 1.-The tooth anniversary of the birth of Robert E. Lee was a holiday here today and was celebrated with appropriate exercises. The celebration has held in Langdon Hall this afternoon under the auspices Of the college and the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy. The chief feature of the exercises was an inter esting and forcible lecture on Lee by Hon. $. W. John of Birmingham. 9th CT features of the program were songs by students of the college and yapprop- rIate recitations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
RnaehnII for PeneacoIn.

Baseball enthusiasts are now conn- dent of securing Cotton States League franchise for this city. A meet Ing was held today, when an organlza- tion was formed with John P. Lathrop as chairman and w. c. Jones as secre- tary, when matters were discussed looking towards making application at the next meeting of the league for admittance, and 1t Is believed that the franchise will bc granted, as 1t is tn- derstood that 1t is the desire to increase the membership of the league to eight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
SELMA HONORS LEE.
ey. J. L. ROsser Delivered The Prin-
 .fnoI AddrRsa

Selma, Jan. 19-(Special )-Today at noon there was held at the Academy of Music, a public celebration in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the birth of General Robert E. Lee, the same being held under the auspices of the three Confederate organizations of this city. the United Confederate Vet erans, the Daughters of the Confed- eracy. and the United Sons of Con- faderate Veterans. The exercises were very generally attended, notwithstand- ing the day is one of the busiest of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Obnervance in Nfisaianlpul.

Jackson, Miss, Jan. 1s.--The annie versary of the birth of General Lee was generally observed - here and through the State today. large gathering of citizens was addressed here by General Robert Lowry, com manding the Mississippi division of Confederate Veterans. who delivered a eplosy on the life and character of General Lee. 'f'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
GOV. HAYWARD SPOKE.
Was Orator at Two Lee Celebrations at Birming ham.

Birmingham. Ala. Jan. i9.-The anni- versary of the birth of General Robert F. Lee is being extensively celebrated in this district today by the Confeder- ate Veterans. Sons of Confederate Vete- rams and other patriotic societies,
 At Pratt City and East Lake crosses of honor were conferred upon the vete- rams by the Daughters of the Confed- eracy. In Birmingham, ex-Governor D. c. Heyward of South Carolina was the orator at a joint meeting of the Veterans, Sons and Daughters this evening. Later in the evening he also addressed the alumni of Washington and Lee University at the Country Club. The public schools hold cele- bration last afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
k LIE N s. Montgomery Loan Co.

clubs. and Columbus. Miss. has made or will make application.
 At the meeting it was decided to raise about S5,o00 by issuing stock al $10 per share. and assurances were given by those present that this amount can be raised in the city without diff fcuIfy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20

several hundred school children and was loudly applauded. Crosses of non oy. were bestowed on number of Con fsderate Veterans who sat in a body on tne right of the stage, by the Gads- den chapter Daughters of the Confed- eracy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
Diamonds.
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Diamonds are higher in prics than ever, and the prices are still rising. Prospective buyers would be wise to purchase early as good stones will certainly come in for another advance. We are pre- pared to show you the most com plete assortment of fine stones this store has ever shown.
 Diamond Rings $500 to $s5o.oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
New shnh Crowned.

Teheran, Jan. 19.-Mohammed All Mirza was crowned Shah of Persia in the palace this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-20
New Shipment of

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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11

F. -H
 An officer of the Washington Can teen club gives it as her opinion that the absence of the cantean at the military post near Brownsville, Tex, resulted in all the trouble there, and caused the colored soldiers to shoot up the town: It was also her belief that had there been post exchange there the soldiers would have been satisfied and would not have gone to Brownsville. where they are said to have been required to patronize Jim Crow bar-rooms, where vile decoc- tions, known as fighting firewater,' 7 were sold to them. The ladies com posing the Washington Army Can- teen club have adopted miniature tin canteen. after the model of those worn by Uncle sam's lighting men, as badge and emblem, and declare they have the courage of their con victions and will light for the restor- alton of the canteen until victory perches upon their banner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11
Burr Nicintosl, Monthly.

The first issue for the new year of "the most beautiful magazine in the world is called the Washington num- her. considerable space being given to the prominent people of Washing ton as we'll as to the national build ings and some of the. most prominent among the private buildings of the national capital. Particularly beau tiful are the interior views of the White House. the library Of congress and the presidents 6fiice. The celef work in this issue is remarkable for it's beauty of colorins and remarkable photographic effect Considerable space is given to people of note. with portraits of Dr Alex Graham Bell. in- yentor of the telephone: Dr Edward Everett Hale, H, NJ. Alden. editor of Harper's Magazine; Hon Oscar s. Straus. the new secretary of coni- merce and labor. afid the members of the presidents cabinet after March n. The Pan0faiiiic views ii7 this num- Der are unusually striking and alto- gether the issue is one which will de- light lovers Of the artistic in art. Burr Publishing Co. New York.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11
FRIDAY. JAN il, 1907.

A statement issued by James Shanks, chief executive officer of the Irish international exhibition, shows that 404 men are employed inside the exhibition grounds. Three hundred and seventy-orle of these are Irish men. Tie weekly wages aggregate s2,750. The management issued a form to each employe requiring a statement of name. trade, rate of wages. how long d resident in lre- land and name of trade society. The result of this inquiry has been such as to entirely dispose of the story circulated to the effect that English labor was largely employed on the exhibition work.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11
UNWELCONiE GIFTS.
The After Christmas Rush df Women
 at the shops.

For several days following Christ mas at the refund desk in one of the big department stores two clerks ! We're kept busy from the time the store opened until it closed attending to line of people.
 All day long it is like that" said a floor manager. There has not been half an hour to-day when fewer than l twenty persons hsve been in line 10 present 6 coupon and get their 1 nloner.
 Yes. in this store and in some others. too. we take back goods and refund the money al the average rate of $l00 an hour, or something like that.
 "A great loss to us? Oh. don't know about that. You sec. 1t is this way:
 "if we are stiff and say up and down nc money refunded. lot of customers gst dissatisfied aid they will make so much trouble about ex- changing the thing brought back for something else, a favor we are bound to allow anyway. that in the end nothing is gained.
 Strange to say, most of those wo- men when they get the money back start right in to spend it again for odds and ends. not forgetting to get
 q nice luncheon up in the restaurant. The majority of things returned are Christmas presents for which
 some one else paid and which haven't suited the recipients. so when they get the money into their hand It's
 like finding it and they begin right
 away to spend it on things they
 wouldn't ordinarily dream of buying.
 ''f overheard plain looking w6-
 man as she turned away from the re- fund desk with i've dollar Dill say:
 Now | am going to bny bottle Of Blanks extract. I've been crazy to
 have some for year.
 But it costs s3.60 bottle.' said
 her friend.
 | "'I don't cafe if if costs $5,' was
 the answer. T have taken notion
 10 have it and I know I never will
 have it unless l take this money
 which doesn't belong to any one but Ire and buy it.
 | That shows what I mean. Prob
 ably had that woman been allowed
 only to exchange the article brought
 back--I don't know what it was -
 sbe would not have asked for per
 fune. but with the money in her
 hand it was differeRt.
 "A customer with whom am we'll
 acquainted told me thet she was so- | ing to treat three friends to luncheon
 upstairs out of her ss refund.
 "'I couldn't afford te do this, she confessed. were it not for this money
 which I got by returning a fool pres ent 1 didn't care anything about 'I imagine from the crowd around that desk that good many fool presents have been given this year.
 At rough estimate we will re- fund this week between s1.000 and s2.000 a day. but most of that sum is spent right over again in fhis store and all those ~onen are made happy | instead of cross. "--Sew York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11
HEARD IN PASSING.

The report that an Alabama scisn- tist has invented ''an odorless linn burger cheese" must be fake. If tie ekesss is lifHbIfger 1t isn't odor- less, and if it is odorless 1t isn't linn burger. .- Hartford Times.
 And then. tod, the members of congress may have voted down the amendment to increase their salaries to avoid a vast increase in the bien- nial flock or candidates for their jobs. New Orleans Times Democrat. Mayor Mcclellan of New York was never a very biz man and he has grown smaller rather more rapidly than is common even in public life when men either go up or down mighty quick. New Haven Leader. The net profits of the convicts in Tennessee in the last twelve months foot. up $257,S4S. These profits were largely produced by a method that has never been adopted in this state. Tennessee owns coal land, and she puts her convicts at work in her own mines, and sells the product as any other producer does. She is, too. subjected to car shortage and other |annoyances just as other coal opera tors are. Birmingham Age-Hefald.
 When Justice Maile was on the bench a bullying counsel was one day browbeating an elderly female wit ness in case before him. Having badgered her ifito state of utter speechlessness, the lawyer appealed to the judge to make her answer his questions. Why do you net answer. madam?" asked the judge. Because, my lord, he scares nie so. replied the trembling woman. So does he me,
 ma ain. : said the jtidge.-Law Notes.
 Chained wheels of automobiles are said to be cutting iip the macadam pavements of New York parks to such an extent that the police commission CT contenipfates aI1 order excluding autos thus arranged from the park roads. No class of vehicles should be tolerated on these roads which do ex- ceptional damage to them and the same Is true on all good roads built for the public and paid for at the publish expense = Bridgeport Stan dard.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-01-11

Never before in the history of the country has the New Year begun with the introduction of so many new laws of national importance, says a Washington writer Of coufse the most important of these is the pure food act which it is believed will af- feet the health ef millions of house. holds. Five acts of the first session ef the 6ft.-ninth congress Are now in effect as laws. They are the free alcohol law, the anti-pass section of the interstate commerce act. the mod ification of the navigation laws to simplify enrollments and licenses. the law of licensing druggists in the Dis trict of Columbia, and inc pure food law. This last law applies to many thousan nds of staple articles of food used in every home throughout the length and breadth of the country. There is reason to expect much dim eulty in its execution. For months past Mir Wilson. the secretary Of agri- culture, has been hearing delegations composed of manufacturers. jobbers and merchants who through their skilled spokesmen are endeavoring to secure some advantage in the formu- lation of regulations of the enforce uient Of the new law. The sanction of the new law Is in the interstate prin- eiple of the constitution. Foods in
 furious to health are to he barred
 from interstate conirherce. The idea
 is that no state may ship across its borders anything that will be injur-
 ious to the people of the contiguous state. Asultersted. misbrandesi. pois- onous or deleterious foods. drugs. medicines or liquors are barred by the new law. Secretary Wilson has made much progress in framing reg ulations and is ready to apply the law. but so vast is the scope of the new law that there will doubtless be many notifications and rulings dur ing the next twelve months. The new las will compel every manufacturer to put a label on packages Of food or drink expressing in plain terms what it Consists of. This requirement will be enforced to the letter. DistiiIers are in a terrible stew over the new law. They want to put what they call neutral spirits" in their whis- key. Pure whiskey costs about si a gallon. but after it Is ''neutrslized" or aduiterstsd an article adiudged potable and too familiar to millions of Americans cost only s1.1o a gall lon. If is q curious fact that the s1.I0 stun tastes more like pure whiskey than the real thing After this date all vhiskey bottles that do not tell precisely the constituents of the liquid by . label pasted eonspieu- ousIy on the outside will be unlar- fuI.