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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

Ter has been forgotten for the time.
 The farmers living neer Montgom- cry are particularly tnteEested h the project as 1t would be great convsn- fence to them. As the plan was hrst launched the rural carriers would be allowed to carry packages by regular post to the farmers on their routes at . much less cost than by the system employed now.
 Regulations regarding sending pack ages through the mails now will not permit one package of over four pounds to be sent unless 1t happens to be one book that weighs more than than. Even then one cent an ounce is charged. Under the new system packages of ai- most any weight could be sent and . rate based on pounds instead of ounces, would be made.
 No rate for parcei-post packages was settled upon in the discussion that took place in the different conventions, but 1t would be a great reduction on the rate now charged.
 Should this system be inaugurated, the farmers feel that they would have a great convenience as they would be able to secure packages from Mont gomery every day and the cost would he very little compared with what they now have to pay. Also they would be able to have packages weighing over four pounds brought to their door sv- cry day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
~------------v---------------"- ~BILLs. CAMPBELL MARRTEs.
Adyertiser Enpleye Goes to Stone'
 Tank fer HP1de.

Advertiser Enpleye Gees to stone's
 Tank fer Bride.
 "Bill" Campbell has been getting married. "Bill" has been . faithful employe of The Advertiser some twelve or fifteen years He is negro and . good negro.
 When "Biil" Campbell went out to stone's Tank the other day to make Georgia Fielder his wife, he carried the good wishes of all of The Advertiser people, because "Bill' is a quiet, hard working negro who knows his busi- ness and attends to 1t well. Me is helper in the stereotyping department and incidentally a minister of the gos- pei. He subscribes to the oid-fashioned doctrine that it is possible for man to work six days in the week to earn money and preach on the seventh or first day without requiring compensa- ton for carrying the gospel to the peo- ple
 "Bill" got married in style. The wed ding was really a notable occasion m the neighborhood of. Stones Tank. Rev. J. C. Catledge performed the cere- mony. Henry Walker was with "Bitf' and the bride was attended by Bssie McLemore. There was dinner and reception at which a number of vaiu- able presents were displayed. "Bin" and his bride came to their home at 21i Jamison Street. where an other reception was held and many ns- gro citizens called and paid their re- spects. The wife of "Bill" was for some time employed by Mrs Well. of Mont gomery. She has many white friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
CHAMPE s. ANDREWS.
weIl-Kuown Alabamfan Resigns a
 Chief Counsel.

welI-Known Alabamian Resigns as
 Chief Counsel
 An article in The New York World. telling of the resignation of Champe York Medical Society. is of special in- terest to many Alabamians.
 MT Andrews is a young man. q na- tive of the State. who went to New York and won wide reputation. He is a graduate of Auburn and last May he delivered the alumni address at the commencement exercises.
 The World says:
 "Champe S. Andrews. for seven years chief counsel to the New York County Medical Society, has sent In his resig- nation to take effect on Jan. 1. and 1t has been accepted.
 Andrews, during his service with the society. has devoted most of his efforts toward driving .quack' doctors out of business. A year ago Dr. Charles J. Mooney of No. A East Sixty-third Street. member of the society, pre- ferred charges of misfeasanee in onice against htfn but after a trial. Mr. An drews was ,exonerated and pr. Mooney resigned from the society.
 Dr. J. Riddle Goffe. President of the New York County Medical Society. said
 "Mr. Andrs~s told us he was going to abandon his law practice and go into a mercantile business His work for the society has been thorough, con- scientious and tireless We did not want h into resign
 Mfr. Andrews said: I am associated with my brother in the woollen busi- ness. and tbat needs my time. My re- lations with the society were pleasant. aside from the one incident of the charges being brought against me. My acauittal settled that. and I would continue as ths society's counsel if I had the time to spare"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
ON THE WHEELER PLACE.
Messrs. Jackson and Wallace EnjOy
 Tine Hunt

State Game and Fish Commissioner John H. Wallace. Jr., and Hon. J. Kirk Jackson returned yesterday from Courtland where they spent two days shooting quail. the guest of Hector D. Lane and Malcolm J. Gilchrist. They report that the game was found in great abundance and that the sport was splendid. AS evidence of their skill, they brought back two long strings of birds. They report that the game law Is !n high favor among the people and that its provisions are be- ing strictly observed. Hospitality was dispensed to them as 1t sis only accord cd in the beautiful Tennessee Valley. They did most of their hunting over tho magnificent estate of the late Gen eral Joseph Wheeler. which they re- port as being paradise for the elu- sivs denizens of the field and brush.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

ton, Henry Hall. Thomas V. Emory. Henry Tsering and Master Marry Wright.
 Puecsnrs Tlswsry ilssie fer @Msasm
 Baffex0y."
 Wherever music lovers have had an opportunity to hear Madam Butter ny," the beautiful opera that is to be sung here. they are all of one voice as to the seductive charm of Puccini's music. ThS wonderful harmonies. of this Italian genius are credited with giving Madam Butterfly" universality of appeal has found an element of epic beauty in the spirit of the samu- raj in the little Geisha that keepc her faithful and feariess; has caught some thing of the august mystery of old Ja- pan that dweils in the heart of every moon goddessf of cherry bloom gar dens. even though she be as young as Cho- Cho- San.
 Puccini,s music kindles and ouivers with the meaning of the story and H. luminates every exquisite picture in 1t; sometimes with the little. pattering melodies of gelshas' feet the ripple of geisfias' laughter; sometimes with the ominous crash of brasses and thunder 0f drums to sweep passion to climax; and again with the lofty and imper- sonal threnody of strange harmonies that alnios, suggest Wagnerian themes and fade into the throbbing songs of the violins that somehow blend into the -dulcet voice of Cho-Cho -SGn.
 The story is wonderfully told in the music--music daintiy Japanese and graphic with fresh lyric charm and appealing tenderness. The first act has three songs of special illustrative beauty. Cho- -Cho-San's "Ill Weep No More" and Pinkerton's Child From Whose Eyes the witchery is Shining" with the duet @Oh. Night of Rapture" that discioses the full sensuous beauty of Puccinis wooing numbers.
 The music of the second act touches the most poigNart depths of pathos, and there is nothing in the opera more beautifully accomplished than the Vision Song of Cno- -Cho-San, When the Robin Red Breasts Nest Again spring in the melody of it. eagerness and faltering hope in its broken ca- dences. end Puccini plying the snost delicate meanings in music to color memory with fresh pigments. The zuki is another fiorid and beautiful ex- ample of Puccini's charm of treatment; and the faint murmur of melody like the sound of distant chanting. which Is heard through the night vigil clos ing the act, blend into the almost wagnerian theme of the prelude to the last act, in which Cho- Oh o-San's little lullaby, and the final Play Song" to her child have the fullest stress of tenderness and pathos.
 The opera closes with powerful to- nal effect. following on the heels of s'ButterfIy" soui-stfrring "Farewell'' song to her child that portrays the final tragic episode with wonderful graphic beauty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
ON FINANCIAL MATTERS.
;overner Conner speat Yesterday In
 Hfa OHlee.


 His OGlce.
 Governor Conner, accompanied by Mrs. Conner. returned yesterday from his plantation in Barbour county where the couple spent a quiet but happy Christmas. Governor Conner went to his office early and disposed of much work during the day. Yes terday afternoon the Governor left for Birmingham, where he will spend Sum- day, returning to the Capitol Mon- day or Tuesday,
 The Governor yesterday made an in- vestigation of the condition. of the finances of the State with a view. it is said. of taking up some of the work provided for at the last session of the Legislature on a contingent plan that there was to be a healthy condition of the finances of the State. The matter of building the asphalt walks and other improvements around the Capitol grounds will be the first work completed. and after this the erection of the Jefferson Davis monument will be taken up in all probability. The establishment of @ sanitarium for epileptics and one for tuberculosis pa tients are also yet to be attended to-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
FOR INSURANCE MONEY.
Mrs. Crenshaw Sues For Loss or
 Household Goods.

Mrs. A. M. Crenshaw yesterday entered suit in the City Court against the Virginia State Insurance Company of Richmond. to recover SLIGO alleged to be due. The suit grows out of the faildrs of the insurance company to pay this money after fro in which the petitioner alleges her household goods were totally destroyed.
 In the petition Mrs.4 Crenshaw sets forth that on August 13, 1907. she in- sured her household goods with the company and that on August. 25 they were entirely destroyed by fire. She alleges that the compGnv never set tied the claim and she sues to recover the SLIGO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
sIx-MONTH's GIRL ENGAGED TO
 MARRY.

Two chiidren--one eight years old. the other only six months-were for mally betrothed last week. A queer romance underlies this remark able ceremony. Baroness Orczy. In her great new novel. "In Mary's Reign" brilliantly describes it, This paper has secured first publication rights to 'In Mary's Reign" and. prior to It's ap- pearance in book form. will print 1t as a serial. beginning January 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
PARCEL POST SYSTEM.
Project Is still Discussed With Great
 Interest.

Although nothing has come from the postal authorities at Washington TO- gently regarding the parcel-post sys- tenn that was so much talked of few weeks ago. the matter has not been al- lowed to drop by the many people in Montgomery who would be directly af- fected byssuch change. The matter was first taken up by the Postmaster
 General and 1t was discussed at several of the conventions of postmasters held in the different Southern States recent fy, but since the political situation has attracted the attention of the officials at Washington 1t appears that the mat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29

solcist Qf the band is considered one of the f6remost of amateur soloists of this beautiful instrument in the South. The solos rendered by him are received by enthusiastic applauss by every au- dience.
 A fine program of high grade selec. tions will be rendered by this we'll trained and excellent organization at The Grand Thursday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
D,anensarx wsnm

Union. S. C., Dec. 2S.-FinaI returns from the county local option held yes terday give the dispensary a majority of eleven votes over proh lbition. Tne total vote polIed was 1.20a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
serhs Prince of PiIsen..

Music lovers will be delighted to welcome the popular. musical comedy "The Prince of Ptlsen" when 1t comes Co the Grand Tuesday night.
 This charming musical entertainment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-12-29
Mississippi Agricultural and Mechani-
 cal College Cadet Rand.

The Appearance or the A. and M Cadet Band in this city at an early date may well be looked upon as an event of far more than ordinary sig nificance. This organization is com posed of young college men who rank among the best amateur musicians in the South. Under the direction of Mir. W. W. Routten this organization has been brought to a high degree of per- lection.
 MT. W. c. Royals. tho euphonium
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
LIVELY INTEREST IN THE
EIREMEN'S TOURNEY JUNE 1921

Watertown, S. d, June 6.--The South
Dakota firemen's tournament ls re-
garded such an important event that
the state legislature appropriated SLVoO
TO assist In properly conducting IT,
This years tournament TO be held here
June 1921 promises 10 set new mark
for excellence.
one Of the best programs ever ar
ranged for the annual tournament iS
expected 10 attract between 1000 ana
600 visitors 90 WatertOwn. No eN-
pensc is being spared by the local de-
partment iu providing a royal recep-
tiOn and entertainment for their guests.
The prizes have been enlarged by local
subscription I'm addition TO the $1,000
appropriated by the state Legislature
for this annual event. The Sioux side
ball park with its grandstand and
bleachers has been placed at the dis
pOsal of the local company, and VIII
make an ideal place for the races one
fare rates have been made by four
lines OF railroads entering WatertoWn,
I'm addition to which the Northwestern
win make up a special at Salem 10
run via Huron and RedheId on the
morning OF the 18th and back during
the night OF the 2lst, thus returning its
patrons TO their homes before Sunday
A number Of the prominent bands Of
the state have entered their names al
ready for the band contest, so that the
musical features Of the tournament is
an assured success. with the seventy
pieces Of Watertown's two large bands.
The Fourth Regimental band of
Watertown. has been appointed official
band at the state fair In Huron next
Seutelnbpr
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
What We Nav Como To.

Alexis Alladin, the leader OF 3ne Rus
sian dumas labor party. was marveling
in New York at the strength OF the labor
unions Of America.
Now that / grasp the size and power
OK these unions, he said, smiling, Il see
the point Of a story that l failed to un-
derstand coming over on tho boat
IAN American woman told the this story.
She said that young bride was found,
one afternoon, crying bitterly in the smok-
ing room of her club.
Why, my dear said an elderly ma
tron, what is the matter with YOU?
oh, sobbed the bride, L am going to
leave George. Dear me- / am going
straight back TO mother
What exclaimed the matron, has
George already proved unkind? Well
tney re all alike, my
But the weeping bride interrupted her
No, she said, her shoulders shaking
with grief. George Is a dear. He's per-
feet. But that brute Of Henry Simmons
has refused TO buy Mrs Simmons a new
dinner gown. and District No. Of the
Amalgamated Wives union has been or
dered out on strike.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
POPULARITY BASED
ON STOLEN WHISKY
ENDS IN DEFALCATI0N
Agent Hranech Of Minneapolis
and ST. Louis Skips
Out.

Watertown, S. D., Jpne 5.-Wlth an,
$500 shortage. his books in a tangle
and with freight and express matter
missing, F'rauk Hranech agent for the
NJ s St l.. railroad at Florence, is
missing, and has been for nearly a
week.
lie was the only agent on the new
extension OF the NJ. & St l.. between
here and Conde, hence all bills for
freight shipped to parties along tho
line were collected by him at Florence.
Hrancch was popular with the boys
and enjoyed the confidence of his SUI
pcriors his books even passing the eN-
animation Of the travelling auditor Of
the road so that his absconding comes
as 4 shock to his friends.
hooks ana finds many curious decep-
tions In the freight office a barrel of
high grade whisky has been awaiting
delivery for some time Upon moving
IL it was found 10 be empty, an augcr
hole in the bottom explaining where
the contents has gone and also where
the boys had been refreshed from. A
case of beer was also minus any liquid
contents. Hraneck has been traced to
Duluth but beyond there the trail Is
lost. HIS father lives in Green Bay
Wis, and IS said to be we'll off, so the
bond company expects 10 meet no loss.
and perhaps will never bring the young
man 10 trial.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
GET EIGHT HOURS;
WAGES ARE REDUCED

Deadwoad. s. D., June S.-The strike
of miners which has practically tied
up business in the Black Hills for over
five months, was settled last night at
a meeting of the Terry Peak Miners
union.
This strike was called January /
upon the refusal OF the mine operators
to grant the eight-hour day 70 their
employees Last night the proposition
made by the operators that the eight
hour day be granted but that the min
crs consent to a deduction of % cents
per day for a period OF three months
was accepted by the union and the
operators signed the agreement to-
day.
The reduction in pay means 1926 per
day for miners and S2.75 for shovelers
and helpers The other unions in the
Hills have signified their intention of
taking the same action as the Terry
Peak and operations I'm the mines will
begin Monday. About 700 men will be
employed. The mines affected by this
settlement are: The Mogul Wasp No
2, Golden Reward, Imperial, Dakota
LuGberg Dorr and wilson, Portland
Clinton, Maitland Gitledge Maid, Gold.
en- Crest and North Homestake.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
CHAPTER V.
THE TEMPTING OF CAPTAIN
OWEN KETTLE

ON I'm KETTLE.
IF one might Judge from the lac
quered majesty OF your Office appoint
ments," said Patrick Cambel. taking
one OF the big chairs in Shelfs inner
sanctum, your firm is doing a roaring
business"
Mr.. Theodore Shelf seated himself
before mis- desk and began sorting out
some papers. The turnover" he said
evasively is enormous. our opera
tiOns are most extensive"
Extensive and peculiar" commented
Cambel.
But / regret to say that during the
last eighteen months the firms profits
have seriously decreased and the scope
of its operations been much hampered
| take credit TO myself that this diminu-
ton could have been prevented by no
action on my part. 1t is entirely the
outcome Of The times-the lazy greed
OF the working classes, fomented by the
frothings of paid agitatoTs. TIE series
OF strikes which we have had TO con-
tend against is Unprecedented
rs it? Wen. l don't know. There have
been labor bothers all down through
history, and l fancy they'll continue TO
end OF time. II you'll recollect there
was a certain Egyptian king who
once had troubles with his bricklayers
and fancy there have been similar diff
ficulties trotting through the centuries
In pretty quick succession ever since.
OF course each man thinks his own en-
ployes the most unreasonable and
grasping that have ever uttered opin-
ion since the record began. That's
only natural, but l might point out 10
you that in definite results you aren't
In the worst box yet. Your chariot
hasn't been upset in the Red sea so far,
and 1t may be that certain operation
IL the Mexican gulf will piece up the
wheels and set ii running on triumph
antly. Grumble II you like. Mr.. Shelf,
but don't make yourself out TO be the
worst used man in history Pharaoh
hadn't half your opportunities
Yes, yes" said Shelf, who didn't
relish this kind OF conversation, but
we will come to business. If you please"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
FINE COLLECTION OF OLD
COINS GIVEN TO COLLEGE

Yankton, S. D.. June 5.-Yanktcn coll
iege has just received "A valuable and
important gift of ancient coins and
other articles from a. w Westhorpe
OF H. city, as a contribution I'm honor
of the twenty-hfth anniversary OF the
Institution, which is about 10 be cele-
brated. Mr.. Westhorpe who is city
editor Of the Press and DalSotan, was
in early days a student Of the college
and has always been It's loyal friend. A
gift OF a collection Of coins was made
by him to the college a number Of
years ago.
The collection Of coins just received
comprises over 100 specimens many of
them of considerable value. II consists
Of Greek coins from 800 g. G. OF SYRIA
CuSe. Athens, Coyiuth, Rhodes, etc, auc
a fine series Of coins Of ancient Rome
showing some nifty different emperors
including Augustus Tiberius Caligula,
Claudius. Nero, Galba, Nespasian, III
tus. Domitian, Nerya, Trajan, Antoni-
US, Marcus Aurelius COmmodus. Sever
us, Alexander, Decius, Dioletian and
many other emperors, in silver and
bronze.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
VOLUNTEERS TO
HELP SWITCHING;
QUICKLY KILLED
Bert Clement, Popular Youth
Of Watertown, Comes to
Horrible End.

Waterfowl, S. D., June s. Water
lowr has seldom been shocked as II
was yesterday, over the horrible death
OF Bert Clement jr, only son Of b.
l.. Clement, proprietor of the largest
eating house In the city, ana one Of
the most popular young men in town.
Mr. Clements was employed In the
ofhces OF the Nj & ST. L., in this city,
but offered to take the place in the
yards Of the yard switchman who was
sick. Ten minutes later his body was
cut in two It happened while the
crew was shunting some cars. AS the
head car reached curve II jumped
the track and bumped along on the
ties. urged on by the heavy train back
Of it. Young Clement realized his
danger on top of the car and jumped,
but before he could regain his feet
the runaway car caught him and crush
sd him beneath its wheels, then struck
The elevator, returned and passed over
the body a second time.
Mr.. Clement, sr., is an Old railroad
nan, having run the Burlington pas
seLger train into Watertown for a
1uarter OF a century, but quit the road
sfter many wrecks hal left their marks
Ipon him. But the terror Of the rails
nag followed him and claimed it's VIC
Tim from his family al last.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1907-06-15
VETERANS TO MEET IN
HOT SPRINGS NEXT YEAH

Huron, s. D., June S.-The twenty
fourth annual encampment of Grand
Army Republic and Women's Relief
Corps closed today to meet in Hot
Springs next June.
Colonel Patton Of Mason City, Ia,
addressed an immense audience last
evening as did also General Silsby Of
Mitchell.
The newly elected officers of both
orders We're installed, after which a
handsome gold watch and chain was
presented to the retiring department
commander N. |. Lowthian, the pres
entation address being made by Asher
j.. Pay on behalf OF the veterans. This
was followed by presentation by Miss
Emeer Cook, on behalf of the w. r. c.,
Of a gold watch and chain TO Mrs.
Laura Harmon, retiring president.
Officers elected by the G. A. r., I'm
encampment here, follow:
Commander, Thomas G. Dejan.
Plankinton; senior vice. L. NJ. Thomas,
Huron junior vice, w. II. Loucks.
Trent; medical director, j. H. Smith,
Huron chaplain, c. b. Clark, Dead
wood
Womans Relief Corps officers:
President, Mary Brown. Sioux Falls;
senior vice, Almira Stowell, Aberdeen
Junior vice. G. Helen Snyder, Oneida
treasurer, Cora Kerr, Deadwood.