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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
GRAND JURY ORGANIZED.
Court Forced To Recess While Panel
 Ta ErfIlNd.

Court Forced To Recess While Panel
 Is Filled.
 The organization of the federal grand jury for the Middle District of Ala bama was begun at noon yesterday and completed at 3:3o o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 When the roster of citizens sum- moned for the grand jury was called 1t was found there were only twelve members on hand, and Judge Thomas G. Jones directed United States Mar shal Judkins to subpoena sufiicient 1u- TOTS to complete the vrand jury, pend ing which he recessed court until 3 p. m.
 At the afternoon session, the entire grand jury, numbering twenty-three members. and an additional talisman. were empanelied, after which Judge Jones charged the grand jury.
 F. H. Cobb, of Montgomery, was named foreman of the grand jury, and Joel Barnett was sworn in as baiiiff of the court. The grand jury was dig charged until 9 o'clock this morning when they will begin work. Judge Jones recessed the court until 10 o'clock this morning.
 The grand jurors are: F. H. Cobb, c. W. Abercrombie, George c. Clisby. Robert B. James. c. A. Lanier, c. H. Thomas Halls, W. W. Brame. Louis Cloud, J. W. Golf, Frank A. Weaver. Herman Fabel. J. w. seabrooks, c. H. Dudley, c. W. Langston, W. A. McLendon, J. c. Futile, c. O. Box. W. H. Arlington and !. c. Fonville. T. E. Powell was designated by Nudge Jones as talisman.
 At today's session of court two petit juries will be empanelied. The civil docket will be taken up tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
BUYS LARGE TRACT.
J. D. RoquemOre Purchases 2,24S
 Acres on Washington Ferry Road.

J. D. RoquemOre Purchases 2,24s
 Acres on Washington Ferry Road.
 A tract of land containing 2.24S acres on the Washington Ferry Road. five miles from the city. was yesterday pur- chased by John D. Roquemore from Lorlys E. Rogers and his wife. the price being $22.000. The tract is known as the old Charlie Thompson place, and MT. Roquemore has been residing on it for several years.
 According to a deed filed in the pro- bate office. all the property of the de- funct Montgomery Cooperage Company, including plant, real estate and other belongings in North Montgomery, have been transferred to the reorganized Montgomery Cooperage Company. This property was purchased sby Richard Tillis at auction several months ago. The corporation is composed of Rich ard Tillis, who holds S74 shares, and E. B. Joseph and J s. Dowdell. each of whom has seventy-three shares.
 Twenty acres of land on the Car ter Hill Road were conveyed to w. IT. Baggett by A. P. Tyson and his wife, and Pattie N. Tyson The considera- ton was $2,500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
SWORE REAGANSTWAY
WOMAN WITNESS TELLS OF POLICE
 Mans DEATH.
Damaging Testimony Against Decatur Man Accused of Staying Onicer
 Who Arrested Him in a Resort.

Decatur, Jan. S.--(Spevial by Long Distance elephone.)-Perhaps the largest crowd ever assembled in the Morgan County court house was the one that witnessed the trial of Clif Way this afternoon. Way is accused of killing Policeman J. Lem Jones.
 The evidence in this trial will be completed tomorrow. even if a nights session. Wednesday, is necessary, as the trial of waymond Moore, who is charg- ed jointly with Way. is set for trial Thursday.
 number of witnesses were sworn this afternoon. swelling the total list of witnesses to over thirty.
 Alice Williams the woman who con- ducted the house where Policeman Jones was killed, testified that Way mond Moore tried to break down her door; that she sent for a policeman; that Jones responded, placed Way un- der arrest, took him into the house. searched him, and then took him out Into the yard. A shot was heard and then some one said: Turn him loose. you - -" Then two other shots were fired in rapid succession. Two men were heard running in the direction of the river.
 Policeman Jones was found lying on his back with a bullet wound in his head He was in a dying condition.
 Charles Wright. Jenetta Smith. Allie o'Neill and others testified practically the same thing as Alice Williams.
 All efforts of Judge osceola Kyle. one of Ways attorneys. to break down the evidence of the witnesses by a most rigid cross-examination, failed!
 Bijou Matinee Today. 15, B, 35.
 4 CnuufPy KfA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight.
Robert E0ekOn. In "strongheart.''

hm "SAEW08 s%%"
 "Strongheart," a new comedy drama by William c. DeMille. will be present. ed here by Robert Edeson and his com pany. under the direction of Henry B. Harris tonight, at the Montgomery Theatre. As the collegebred Indian, whose name furnishes the title Of the play, MT. Edeson, by characteriza- tion of unusualness and power, seems certain to increase the large measure of popularity already won by him ID "soidiers of Fortune" and Ransom Folly" Mir De Mile presents the problem of the educated Indian in love with a woman not of his own race. This unconventional story is placed in an equally out of the ordinary setting Columbia University, with youthful coll lege life, It's campus heroes and its football game. Mir. Edeson will be sup ported by carefully selected com- pany. containing many well-knowD players.
 'Strongheart" was the dramatic sem sation of last season. being the most talked of play in the East.
 It Is a big success beyond doubt; and Robert Edeson Is one of tho most popular actors visiting this city. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
POSTAL INCREASE
MONTGOMERY OFFICE SHOWS
 GAINS OVER LAST YEAR.
Receipts Are $1s,71z.si More During i006, Than Previous Twelve Months. 1O,z63 Letters Registered From
 July to December.

Postal receipts of the Montgomery postofice for the quarter ending De- cember 3f. 1906, as given out yesterday by Postmaster Dimmick. show sub ,stantial increase over the same quarter of the previous year.
 According to the statement the pos- tai receipts for the quarter aggregat- ed ss3,412.71, as compared with ESQ., s7s.51 for the corresponding period of 1905, being an increase of s2.533.2O. The postal receipts include the sale of hostage stamps, postage on newspapers, and box rent.
 For the calendar year ending Decen- her 31, 1906. the total postal receipts were s12s,37s.40, an increase of $1s.- TIT. 31 over the year, 1905.
 In the Registry Department. 1928. letters were registered during the six months ending December Sl, an in- crease of 2,53s letters compared with the same period of 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Thursday Night. The Musical Fantasy, slTha Lnnd of M0d.O

"The Land of Nod" an organization numbering sixty people. under the di- rection of the Will ]. Block Amusement Company, is to be presented at the Montgomery Theatre Thursday night. ''The Land of Nod" pleases, and 1t is presented with a great cast. which inc cludes such well-known players as Knox Wilson. Nell McNeill, George Fox, George McKissock, Ursula March, Adele Oswald, Anna McNabb Emily Huff, and others. There are thirty comedy and musical numbers, among them being "The Belle of Baldhead Row" Same Old Moon,' The Big Chaflng Dish," "Dancing Dollies." The Kissing Scene" My Bonnie,' saxaphone Fan tasy. Great to be an Actor" and the Imaginable Stein Scene. Beautiful cho
 rus evoIutions, wholesome fun and de- lightful music, and more pretty girls than were ever before assembled in any two companies. is the accepted verdict. Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
MRS. sCHUEssLER BURIED.
Was Resident of Montgomery for
 Many Years.

Was Resident of Montgomery for
 Many Years.
 The funeral service of Mrs. Mary E. Schuessler, who died suddenly Sum day night at her home on Sayre street was conducted yestsrjay morntI IR from the family residence at 10 o'clock.
 Mrs. Schuessler had been resident of Montgomery for about three score years, and in that time had drawn about her a circle of devoted friends. She was one of the oldest members Of the Ladies Aid Society of the Court Street Methodist Church, and was one of the oldest and most faithful work CTS in the Woman's Home Association
 Numerous and very beautiful were the flowers heaped upon the casker, and which covered the grave in Oak wood. The service was conducted by Dr. O. C. McGehee. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church. of which she had been a member the greater part of her life, assisted by Rev. w. M. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church.
 The following wer the pail bearers: A St. c. Tennille. E. w. Stay, w. IL Moore, w. M. Hudson, Charles A. Al len, R. J. Williams, c. H. Chandler, Archie Thompson and John Janney. Interment was made at oakwood ceme- tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
TO DEBATE JAP QUESTION
Huntsville Literary Society Elects It
 Officers.

k1Uut8NAuG AAtCE8Ey SVChNsS hfkD<tN ht~
 ONacera.
 Huntsville. Jan. s.--(special )--The Literary soeiety of the State School has elected officers as follows: Wal ter wellmap. president: Mitchell Car ter, vice president; Earl Ford, secre- tary; Pitcher Sturdivant. assistant sec- retary; Fred Rand. treasurer; Herbert Pettus, attorney.
 The society at its next meeting will debate the interesting question as to whether Japanese children should be admitted to the white school of Cali fornia
 Mrs. Cynthia H. scruggs. an aged resident of this city, died yesterday morning at her home on Walker street. Two married daughters survive her.
 Thomas Nichols, aged seventy-three years, died Sunday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. A. M. Gill, in Decherd, Tenn, and his body was brought to Huntsville for interment. The funer- al was conducted from the First Pres byterian Church by Rev. Thomas Mo- Dill. Mir. Nichol was a resident of Huntsville several years and was well known and highly esteemed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
BijOu Matinee Today. I5, 25, 3S.
 A Country Kid.
WILL LOWER PRICES.
Real Estate Men To Oner Inducementl
 To "HOmeseekers."

Real Estate Men To ORer Inducements
 To "HOmeseekers."
 Representatives of real estate firms nf Montgomery met yesterday after noon in the rooms of the Commercial Club and formulated plans to show the "homeseekers' expected in Montgomery in February what lands and at what prices are available.
 4 report of the committee, composed of W. T. Chandler, Chairman, W. B. Davidson and O. O. Nelson, was receiv- ed. and was the basis of the plans af- terwards adopted. Agents and owners nf real estate will be asked to give lists of the lands they have for sale. and to offer the lands to the home seekers at the lowest possible prices. It is hoped not fewer than fifteen fam files may be induced to locate in or near Montgomery, through the means of the excursion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Eore,wners Going to Jaanentown.

Washington. Jan. 8.-In response to a request transmitted to other govern ments by the state department at the instigation of the navy department nearly all foreign countries have ac- cepted the invitation of the Jamestown Exposition Company to be represented by, a military or naval display. Persia and Denmark had advised this gov ernment that they will not partici- nate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
BURN OLD BONDS.
S1 .OOO, 900 of Cancelled State Securities
 Go Up In Smoke.

About $l,000, ,000 of old bonds Of the State of Alabama, which had been ex- changed and cancelled, were burned to tol grounds, in the presence of Cover nor Jelks, Secretary of State McDavid, State treasurer smith, State Auditor Carmichael and J. Kirk Jackson, pri- vate secretary to the Governor. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
NEW BANK BUILDING.
aus For First National Bank strae-
 A,,r~ Submitted TO EnEfneeP.

Plans For First National Bank strue-
 ture Submitted To Engineer.
 Drawings, plans and specifications for the First National Bank building which will be erected on Court Square were submitted to City Engineer A.. R. Gllchrist who has them under ad- visement
 The building which was described several days ago by The Advertiser is to have twelve stories and a base ment. It will be completed by October 1, 1907.
 The raging of the Moses building on the site of which the new structure is to be made will be commenced to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
ReIieve GeneraI Wood.

Washington. Jan S.-It was stated at the War Department today that Major General Leonard Wood. commanding the Philippines division, will probably be relieved from that duty next summer and come to this country, where, if Lieutenant General MaeArthur does not care for the place. he win assume com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
PARKER cErs>cHrLD.
Court Awards Florence Man Gust

Court Awards Florence Man Custody
 Of Infant.
 Florence, Jan. s.--(Special. )--There were further developments in the Far ker case yesterday when the infant, which for the greater part of its life has been the subject of litigation be- tween the parents, ---s taken from Mrs. Jenfie Parker, the mother, pend ing the hearing in the chancery court. Hon. Paul Hodges of this city, one of the attorneys for Parker went to De- catur Saturday evening armed with papers and affidavits which he laid be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Percx NIartIn Confennen.

Richmond, Va, Jan. S.-Percy Mar fin who was arrested at Huntington, W. Va, charged with complicity in the recent Seaboard train robbery near La Crosse, has signed a confession that he alone, did the work. He says Pow lev. under arrest in this city. had nothing to do with it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
RHODES SCHOLARSHIP.
Third Examination to Begin at UnIver,
 Hfty January IT,


 University, Jan. S.-(Special. )-The third examination for the Cecil Rhodes from Alabama will be held January 17th and 18th at Tuscaloosa. and will be conducted under the su- pervision of Superintendent J. H. Eos ter, President of the Alabama Educa- tionaI Association. Two University students have signified their intention to take the examination and there will doubtless be applicants from the other colleges of the State.
 Practically all of the University stu dents have returned from the Christ mas vacation and are now reporting regularly for class room work. A num- her of new faces are also seen
 Coach Pollard has arranged to have A basket ball court constructed at an early, date. This is one form of athle- flies that has never been developed at the University and the outcome of the experiment will be watched with much interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
AUBURN's ALUMNI BANQUET.
Big Spread Is Planned By Montgomery
 AamONfafAOm.

Association.
 A reunion of the Alumni of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute, accompa- nied by a banquet will be held in Montgomery at o'clock Monday eVe- hing at the New Exchange Hotel.
 A committee in charge of the re- union, composed of W. F. Feagin. Gen. Robert F. Ligon and E. B. Joseph. are sending out letters to all Alumni of Auburn in Alabama, urging them to attend the gathering.
 It is probable matters appertaining to Legislation will be considered by the Alumni as a body. and that they will unite their strength to secure all they can for their Alma Mater" from the solons of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
Death of AIrs. Trice.

Mrs. Virginia L. Trice. aged S5 years. who for a number of years has been a resident of Montgomery, died yesterday morning at 10 o'clock at St Margaret's Hospital.
 The remains were carried to her res- idence on Bell street, West End. at which place the funeral services will be conducted this afternoon. The in- torment will be made at Oakwood Gem aferY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

effect that J. P. Morgan was seriously ill., his son, J P. Morgan. IT., saad that his father was suffering from q slight cold and remained at home at- tending to his business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
WILLIAMS CASE PASSED.
Judge Weaver Makes Note As to Gull
 EnunAU NLnra.

Judge Weaver Makes Note As to Cull-
 man County Man.
 Birmingham, Jan. s.--(speeial.) )-In the criminal court Judge Weaver has made a notation oposite the case of John Williams. the condemned Gull man county man that the case is pass ed until February 14th, by which time it is believed the Supreme Court will have acted on the interference In carrying out the sentence of the lower couW by listening to petition for a habeas corpus.
 Williams appears to be in good health in the county jail of Jefferson county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
NeIrhhorhOOd House.

The Neighborhood House Association will meet this morning at Il o'clock at the Neighborhood House in West End.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
THE TrxAs woNpFR.

Cures all Kidney. Bladder and Rheumatic troubles: sold by all druggists. or two months 2926 Olive Street. St. Louis. Mo. Send for Alabama Testimonials. adv.-sx-xno
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

mand of the Atlantic division with headquarters at Governors Island. This will leave Major General John Weston
 in command of the Philippine division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

fore Chancellor w. H. Simpson and e peremptory order taking the child from the custody of the mother was the re- suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
A Cheerful Outlook

During the past four years the bank deposits of this country have increased by many millions. And with at least four years of prosperity assured there will undoubtedly be corresponding increase in the future. What part of it will be yoursi You should have some share in the wealth that is being stored up by busy workers. And there is no better bank than ours in which to deposit your money none stronger safer liberal to its depositors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

once boy, one with exuerience in fling. Must be willing to work. A good opening for an energetic and bright boy. Must write . good hand.
 E. G. Forbes Piano Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09
L P. NTorman Not Verv TII.

New York Jan. S.--When asked about rumsws which were circulated in the financial disTiot today to tho
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

bonds were of the coupon style, which had been exchanged, as is permitted by the law, for registered bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

gnMe Thin@, Were you ever held upf~ 'xsA Eve eeAA ta q sAnasA aAll-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

Young man when you cal, a girl a dream. be careful remember dreams are made of nothing"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

Imported sauer Krout Ioc per quart.
 R. H. Yelverton. Yhone z47, Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-09

Bijou Matinee Today. 15, B, 85.
 4 Country Kid.
The Washington times., 1907-11-17

lace ridioaled and resisted the inno-
Y'stien ana persisted in protesting
against its general adoption But it
was all in vain. for the new baHet-skirt
went shdihgy On AMI. in spite Of a
total absence Of fashion plates ana
patterns. it had. in a remarkably short
time, spread all over the empire and
FEDERATED every household
The wealthy women used satins ana
veivets with laees and 6ounccs. pun
ing up the folds with plaits and fur
bellows, making the odd costume look
rich. at least, if not eloquent But
when servants and concubines. peas
ants, ara washerwomen began to don
the ballet skirts. the corresponding
degeneration in materilI and style
was sad enough to bring tears to the
eyes Of any operate votdry Of Terpsi-
chore
During the last few years Persian
women. as a result of more frequent
The Washington times., 1907-11-17
PERSIAN GIBSON Girl.
~ Modern
Persia Has the
UglieSt Feminine
Fashions in All
the World.

contact with European ana american
ladies, have gradually come TO real
re the gross vulgarity and ugIiness
Of their Persian adaptation OF the
artisan ballet costume. They have
teen wishing to abandon II and. In
TACT, several ladies of the aristocracy
have already heightened their skirts
DOWN 10 their ankles.
h the Persian character is emf
eatly conservative, ant just as they
ere strongly opposed TO the adop-
ION Of the ballet skirts, SO are they
The Washington times., 1907-11-17

row prejudiced against all ideas CT
disearding 1t. The ridiculous fashion
was arbitrarily introduced through
the caprice of Nasreddin Snah, Per-
sla autocrattc despot, But his i'm
rerial majesty, Mehemmed Ali Shah,
the present sovereign IS u constitu-
ucnal monarch of modern ideas and
refined tastes. Perhaps then, through
TIE sanitary example Of MS progress
sive household, the present ugly short
skirts might soon be relegatcd to tbs
remotest farms and villages Of tbs
empire.
The Washington times., 1907-11-17

II would give a good account OF itself
with British fleet. or japanese
fleet either. Divided it would be use
less.
Thus We md ourselves between
Europe and Asia.
Both continents are allied against
i.s now, and both are liable to be ale
HSd against us at any time 81 the
future. There ore. the minimum basis
Tor American defense is TO be able to
cope with any European power IN tie
Atlantic and with any Asiatic power
n the PACING both at the same time.
No choice is left us
ne minimum upon which to insure
our safety and fulfill the requirements
Ct sci preservation is 10 have q navy
s iarss as that of Great Britain aud
JdDa1 combined
The additional diplomatic prepara-
tons Japsn has completed viii e
raSen up in paper VI
The Washington times., 1907-11-17
i. S. Riches Lure Japs
Continued from Third Page9

Continued from Third Page.)
While Great Britain is n, Jhilizing her
heet IN the Atlantic, japan. by a back
handspring, Is suddenly taking un
honeyed words of friendship. and is
urglng US To send the feet to tae Pa
cific, ana not to forget TO have il come
over 10 Japan and give them an on
pOrtunity to show their undying love
and friendship for America. Great is
the contrast with Marquis Ito's spon.
taneous words when our President
announced his intention of sending RE
lieet-Wcrds that were q challenge to
the 'grandiose pTonOuncement Of the
American President
While Great Britain pulls. japan
pushes TO cause our feet or part OF
Il, 20 remain in the Atlantic. OF
course a division of the hcSt would
De fatal. We must keep 1t together.
As a ccTpaet mass of high efficiency
The Washington times., 1907-11-17
All Ut Tic -
Women
Of Ancient Nation
Wear Garments
of Dancers as Or
binary Costume.

IMAGINE the ballet costume
The national dress OF a
country! Some viii smile at
this picture, but that is the
spectacle poor Persia presents to-
day.
Americans, who have read trans
lations of PeTSia'S immortal poets,
seem to imagine that the land Of
Iran is vast perennial garden,
where the happy nightingales sing
summer and winter, hidden away
in the dense branches of graceful
cypress trees, amidst the cool and
The Washington times., 1907-11-17

er riSSy business in such an autocratic
institution as the imperial harenl.
they prudentiy. but most reluctantly,
Submitted to the inevitable. And the,i.
in the course OF a few short davs.< TN.
Anderson palace ana gardens OF k:s
majesty looked very much Ike a priv
axe school for Oriental ballet gir.s.
THIS adoption Of the new dress was
the sensational event OF the year IN
Ieliran. The tlull ard monotouous
LIE Of Persian Haremdom was sud
denly reused into a feverish excite
ment If gossip and activity. From the
palace the new fashion soon spread
into the harenfs Of the arfstocracv.
and the rI0dists and n.ilIincrs Of the
capitals we're swaH.ped with urgent
orders 70 prepare the new baIlet-dress
COSTUMES for the Gibson girls of Per
sfa
OF course the PashfuL the pious, ana
the conservatives clements of the popu-
The Washington times., 1907-11-17

sparkling waters of ripping rivers
and placid lakes. Such dreamers,
if they do not care to be sorely
disappointed. should never, visit
Persia, for they win fad i to be
mostly a vast stretch OF arid lands,
where everything is crumbling
away or already in ruins-where
the poetic and beautiful traditions,
arts, and industries of the ancients
are being rapidly superseded by all
that is cheap, fIinSy, vulgar, and
ugly.