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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
PREDICTS VICTORY
STEVENSON SURE or CARRYING
 ILLINOIS.
Says It Looks Like q Return of the Democratic Spirit of 1892 When Cleveland Was Elect

1 Chicago. H.. Aug. 30.--Former Vice President Adlai E. Stevenson. Demo- cratic candidate for Governor of Iili-
 nois. came to Chicago to-day from his home in Bloomington and for over an hour. conferred with National Chairman Mack on the general situa- ton.
 In company with Francis Peabody. his campaign manager. Mir. Stevenson called upon Chairman Mack at the na- tional committee headquarters and discussed the problems that the Dem. ocrats will meet In the light in this State. Mir. Stevenson told the na- tional chairman that from reports he had received. he believed Illinois
 would so Democratic for both the gubernatorsal and national tickets.
 Mir. Mack informed the former Vice President that the national committee had planned an encouraging campaign in this State and that 1t would lend any aid required by those directing the gubernatorial light Mir stevenson will make several speechea% tin the State during the next two AGhths and 1t is not unlikely that he may be call. ed upon by the. national committee to go outside his State on short stump ing tour
 Speaking of the Democratic outlook in the national campaign this year. Mir. Stevenson said in his address at the Iroquois luncheon;
 Tt looks like return of the Dem. ocratie spirit of 1899, when Cleveland was elected. Everywhere have spok- en I have found Democrats formerly antagonistic to MT. Bryan, with him now. and they tell me that they wish to support me also. It is astopiahing, the assurances of support I hdVb re. ceived from Republicans. who declare that thAU hA1faxga the kA for c change. If we put our shoulders to the wheel. we can bring about a great Democratic victory in our coun- try"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
WHITES AND BLACKS
 FIGHT IN CHICAGO

Chicago. Aug. 20.--A fight between white and black iaborers employed on the Western Transit Company's docks. North Water and St. Clair streets, to- day, resulted in i've mon being inc jured.
 The police restored order only after a free use of their clubs and by threats to shoot.
 Feeling against the negro laborers reached a climax today and some of the whites declared they would not work until the negroes quit. This the latter refused to do and a quarrel en- sued between Hugh Brady, white, and Louis Hawkins a negro.
 The negro drew a knife and stab bed Brday in the neck and arms. whereupon the fighting became gen. eral. Bricks and clubs were used freely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
YOUNG PEOPLE AT srrLLBRooK.

YOUNG PEOPLE AT pFKLLBR00K.
 Quite ar, enjoyable affair was the dance given on Tuesday night by Miss Aiine Smith at her home at Mill brook in honor of Miss Marguerite Croft. her guest Dancing was in- dulEed in until a late hour when re- treatments of cream and cake were served. s :. Among the guests present were: Misses Margeurite Croft, Lucy Young, Juns Gaskell. AnnieDunn, Kettle Bar nett, coldie Palmer of Calers, Dorothy and Mary Kate Rives, Misses Jones and Thompson, Rivers. McKeithen, Fannie Adams, Miss Fielder. Rowlinson. Leo Zsigler and Aline Smith; MeSsFs. Bob Rawlinson, Fleter Rawlinson, Paul Fielder. Fetzer Hine. Louis Fielder, Per ry end Ben Dunn. Claud Cleveland, David Yarbrough, Hopkins. Fielder Will liam sniers. Ernest Alley. Portus Me- Kaithen, Ed Robinson and Philip Meth win. Mir. and Mrs. Eugene Smith. Mir. and Mrs. Ernest Whetstone and Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Smith.
 IN HONOR MIR. HENDERSON.
 MT. Taylor Wyche entertained some friends "wednesday evening in compii- ment to his guest. MT. Ligon Hsnder. son. of Rome, Ga, at the home of his 
 on Virginia avenue.
 The list Of guests included a mum. Der of college friends of the young host and his guest of honor. Among them were Miss Annie Sykes. Miss Ethel Sykes. Miss Gladys wyche, Mss Marie Brooks. Miss E. B. Moore. Mir. Young Shackieford. MT. Randolph Moore and Mir. Earl Davie.
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 Miss Pauline Ellis. of Montgomery. who is visiting friends in Demopoiis was tendered an embroidery party Tuesday evening by Mrs. l.. M. Con- ard. Music and recitations were en. loved and the hostess was assisted by Mrs. c. NJ. Lacey and Mrs. c. D. 2 Cornish.
 Mes Emma Anderson. of Selma. was also guest of honor of the even. Ins. : s a4t t& Mrs. c. B. Frazier. of Columbus. Ga. ia visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. P. Brannon. on Clayton street
 MT. and Mrs. James Haygood and son. Douglas. have returned from months trip to New York.
 Miss Edna Mayo of Birmingham. is here for a few days visit and is pleas hnkly located with her aunt, Mrs. T. k. Robards, at 20 Virginia avenue.
 4 + MT. c. E. Crossland. who has just petufned from a visit to Nashville, has been confined to his room for Bay or 90 by sickness.
 Mrs. A. P. Branpon and daughter, Ratheryn Elizabeth. have returned from a protracted vist in different places In Georgia.
 Mfr, Frankc Peabody has returned home after spending several months at Earanack, ". F.. where he went on account of i'll health. His friends will De glad to know that he is completely recovered.
 Mrs. Temple seibels has gone to Btr- mingharn to spend some time with bar parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Daw- kon.
 % &
 Miss Ethel Henderson who has been the guest of Miss Sallie Bullock ct the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs ,. A. Bullock, on South Soldthwaits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
BRYAN IS GRATIFIED
SENDS coNGRATULAT0RY MESSAGE
 TO JOHNSON.
Says That Unanimous Selection Of The Minnesota Executive VIII Lend Strength to the Presiden-
 tfal Ticket.

Fairview, Lincoln. Neb.. Aug. 2o.- 'aThinKs are moving along nicely re- marked William Jennings Bryan today, as he hung up the receiver of his tele- phone after a long distance talk with Norman E.. Mack. chairman Of the National Democratic Committee who Is in Chicago. Mir. Bryan, however would not disclose the nature or tne developments as communicated to him by MT. Mack, but said that wnatever information there was to make public would be given out at the Democratic headquarters.
 The unanimous action of the Min nesota State convention Tn re-nominat- ing Governor John A. Johnson for a third term was gratifying news 10 the Democratic candidate. who at once forwarded a telegram of congratula- tions.
 Tt as a compliment to Governor Johnson to be nominated for third term by the unanimous action of this convention" said Mir. Bryan, land ! have no doubt that bis candidacy will greatly strengthen the national ticket in that State"
 As result of the injury yesterday to an Eastern newspaper man who nn- dertook to ride the trick mule mascot. sent to Mir. Bryan by the Minnesota state Agricultural Secretary, Mir. Bryan has determined to permit no further experiments of the kind.
 The affair came near ending in a tragedy. The correspondent is still confined to his bed with a physician in attendance. lv
 This morning the mule vas put to the more practical task of pulling a grass cutter over the lawn of the Bryan home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
Bryan Leaves Fairvievv.


 Fairview. Lincoln. Neb., Aug. 2o.-- W. J. Bryan. Democratic candidate for President left here tonight on a seven days trip, in the course of which he will deliver several speeches and hold a three-days' conference with his campaign managers in Chicago. The first stop will be at pes Moines, Iowa, where. tomorrow night. he will discuss the tariff question.
 Saturday, Sunday and a part of Monday, he will spend in Chicago and on Tuesday he will be present at the notification in Indianapolis of John W. Kern, the Democratic Viee-Presiden- tial nominee. At Indianapolis he will speak on the subject of trusts. Two days later at Topela. Kas., he will deal with the question of the guaranty of bank deposits. He will return to Lin- coin on August 2S.
 Notwithstanding his eSgerness to complete before his departure the preparation of the speeches which he is to deliver within the next fortnight, Mir Bryan found time today to hold several conferences over the long distance telephone with Chairman Mack of the Democratic National Com naittee, who is at headquarters in Chl- cago, and to discuss the political situ- ation in Idaho with c. O. Stockslaser, who is the anti-D Dubois candidate for
 
 The subject matter of the talk with Mir. Mack was not disclosed, but neither Mir. Bryan nor Mir. Stockslager would give any information concerning their interview. It was ascertatned, however, that the Idaho situation was discussed at length and that an ef- fort will be made to bring the war ring factions together in the expecta- ton of strengthening the national ticket in that State.
 Among the other callers were F. T. Mccarthy of Baxter Springs. Kas-, who brought an invitation for MT. Bryan to attend the Baxtsr Springs re- union in September, but the Demo- cratic candidate found that his en- agreements would not permit him to accept,
 The moving picture man was early in evidence at the Bryan home, having, as he stated, come direct from oyster Bay He carried away with him number of films, illustrative of MT. Bryan's home life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
JOHNSON WILL ACCEPT. Minnesota Governor Lays Aside Per-
 sonaI Considerations.


 St. Paul. Minn., Aug. 2o.-Shortly be- fore noon today John A. Johnson called the newspaper men together and announced that he would accept the nomination rendered him by the state Democratic Convention at Min ueapolis yesterday.
 He did not make q formal statement but said: After due consideration of the matter and before have been for mally notified, I will tell you that l have made up my mind to lay aside all personal considerations and listen to the call of the party. I will accept the nomination when 1t Is formally ten- dered to me
 ''I desire to state also and to make 1t emphatic that if the committee had called on me before the nominating speech had been made, would have positively dani1AAd to ha a andid Ate."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
I N SOC I E T Y

street. has returned to her home in
 Mir. and Mrs. c. c. zirkle and Miss onie Belle DeJarnette have gone for an extensive trip to Cincinnati Chicago and Niagara Fsils.
 Miss Ida Belle cay has returned from Dadeyiile, where she has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. R. Hall.
 Miss Fiossis Wen and Miss Della Mohr are apeading this week at Yei- iowstone Park.
 Miss Julia Gay has returned from coiumbus. Ca. where shs has been visiting relatives,
 Mrs. William BareAeId has returned from . visit to friends in Savannah.
 MT. and Mrs. W. M. Hudson are expected home today from Tate Spring. where they bave been spending some time.
 Misses Eva Bullock and Jane Bull lock have gone to Shorters, where they are spending some time with their grandmother. Mrs. Judkins
 Mrs. Elizabeth Kenney has returned from Biloxi. Mise, where she has been spending some time with Mrs. J. H. Lakin at Keiiar Lodge.
 Mss Byrd Moore. of Birmingham. Is visiting Mrs. c. W. Hails for few days. On Saturday Miss Moore will leave for visit to her old home iD Selma.
 Mss Lyra Meyer entertained the members of her Sewing Circle yester- day afternoon at her home on Mont- gomery street The meeting was held on the porch and after the hour de- voted to work. lunehed was served The Sewing Circle win meet next with Miss Irma Bernheimer. pr. and Mrs. George A. Dennis have gone for an extensive trip to Washington and New York.
 Mrs. M. 1T. Holt and Mss Mary C. Holt have gone to waynesviiie, N, C.. to spend the remainder of the sum- mer.
 Mfr. Frank N. Brewder has gone to Washington and New York for visit of two weeks.
 Miss Lottie carieux. who has been spending several weeks with Miss Bertha Fitzpatrick st the home of her parents Mir. and Mrs. O. l.. Fits patrick has returned to her home in Greeavilis, s. c.
 Miss Evelyn Bsbb has gone to waynesviiie. N. C., to snend some time.
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 4 party of Montgomerians have tak- en the Gus Baldwin home at Elmore and will spend ten days there. form ing a house party They will go to- morrow and remain unt1 about the nrst of September. The party will h. ciuda Mrs. J. &. Pinckard. Mrs. L.. W. Lahey. Mir. and Mrs. Joseph ". Holt and baby son. Mrs. ". c. Holt. Mrs. Je I. McKinnec. Miss Jean La hey, Miss Virginia Abercrombie, Miss Annie Holt, Miss Fannie Marks, Mss Bertha Fitzpatrick. Miss Etta Jenkins. Miss Hazel Slaughter, Master James Holt. Mr. Emmett seibels. Mir. Alex Rutledge and Mir. Winter Tborington. T~-~-~~--------------------- Missionary Meeting. The mission study class of the for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
1t has the sympathetic support of the United States.
f,omnmI Would Not Leave.

wlllemstad, Aug. 20s--The Island of Arubua has furnished the latest incl dent in the existing difnculty between The Netherlands and Venezuela.
 Five days ago a Venezuelan coast guard vessel arrived at Arubua for the purpose of taking away the Venesue- ian consul. As soon as the purpose of the visit became known to the peo- pie of the leland demonstration was started. They crowded around the res ldence of the consul and wanted to haul down his flag. The governor of the island appeared. however, and succeed Cd in putting an end to the disorder.
 The consul refused to leave his post. saying that illness made his going away impossible. and consequently the coast guard vessel sailed away with her mission unfuifilled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
JACKSON CHILD HURT. Little Daughter of Late Bishop Suffer-
 From Intured Foot.

Miss Caro inc Jackson, 10-year-old daughter or the late Bishop Henry Melville Jackson, Is suffering from badly bruised foot. the result of an accident that befen him when sh e jumped from a swing yesterday after noon.
 one. and fears are entertained that the bone which narrowly escaped be- ing broken. will become diseased.
 The 2nd regiment eornet band of the city held a meeting last night when action was taken looking to celebra- ton of tn cir anniversary. which will be held Aug. 25
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

pleasant party. consisting of a score or more young men and women of the city who were ehaperoned by some of the older folks, left this af- ternoon for the country home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Y. Dent, about eight miles south of the town, where they will enjoy an outing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Street Methodist Church will hold a meeting ct . o'clock saturday after noon in the Annex. All interested in this branch of work are cordially in- vited to attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
THE PASSING ZHRoNc

State Auditor W. ". Brandon re. turned to Montgomery yesterday after an extended trip to New York and other Eastern points. General Bran don was at the Capitol yesterday for the first time in several days and was warmly greeted by numerous friends there.
 Vassar Allen, a prominent lawyer of Birmingham, was in the city yesterday on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Missionary Meeting. The mission study class of the for eign missionary society of the cour
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Mrs. A. P. Rrannon and daughter. Katheryn Elizabeth, have returned from a protracted vist in different places In Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Mfr. Frankc Peabody has returned home after spending several months at saranack, ". Y.. where he went on account of i'll health. His friends will De glad to know that he is completely recovered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21
ToO LATE To CLAssTTY.

wANTED-To borrow $3.0e0 at per cent. for one to three years on real estate worth sS,ooo. well improved ln Martin. Phone 74.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Mrs. Temple seihels has gone to Bir- ninGharn to spend some time with bar parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. M. Daw- kon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

MT. O. E. cFosslana. who has just petufned from a visit to Nathyiile, has been confined to his room for Bay or 60 by sickness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Miss Ethel Henderson who has been the guest of Miss Sallis Bullock ct inc home of her parents Mir. and Mrs
 !. A. Bullock, on South 0oldthwaits
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Mfr. Frank V. Browder has gone to Washington and New York for visit of two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Miss Lottie carieux. who has been spending several weeks with Miss Bertha Fitzpatrick st the home of her parents. Mir. and Mrs. O. l.. Fits patrick has returned to her home in GreAnville, S. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-21

Miss Edna Mayo of Birmingham, is here for a few days visit and is pleas hnkiy located with her aunt, Mrs. T. K. Robards. at 20 Virginia avenue.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
A Ror.d Ennr

Mr. Reeder Of Kansas told a story to
the house OF representatives about a
Kansas settler and a trick he played.
81 think we sent him on 70 the state
o. Wyoming" he said.
I'VE have q lot Of bad people IN our
state from Kansas" suggested Mr..
Wendell OF Wyoming.
This was pretty smart fellow, and
wonder they did not send him to
congress-" answered Mr.. Reeder. ''The
law required the settler to build a
house with a board Ho0r and a board
roof. So he dug into the hank a space
OF three feet wide and six feet long
and put poles across the top for q roof
Then be sharpened a stick and bored
holes IN the ground Of the dugout
Next he bored holes through the roof
and made an afidavit that be had a
bored floor and a bored roof."-DetroIt
Free Press.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
Honduran Hard MOOD.

A railroad in Honduras, which has
just been opened to traffic as far as
Ceiba, thlrty-hYe miles. was built with
ereosoted pine ties from the United
States. It Is worthy Of note that. while
creosoted pine ties are being shipped
from the United States to Honduras
hard woods are coming to the United
States from that country. Americans
are doing the shipping both ways. A
tract Of 5000 acres in Honduras has
been secured by an American company.
which WIN cut the mahogany and other
valuable hard woods and ship them 20
TIE United States.-Forest and Stream.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
Selections
FISHING FOR OIL.
Curious Spectacle on the ceast o
California.

Curious Spectacle on the ceast Of
California.
In the neighborhOod Of Summerland,
on the coast Of California, ten miles
south of Santa Barbara. the visitor
may behold at the present time a
strange and interesting spectacle the
like OF which was never seen In the
world before. 1t is nothing more or
less than fishery for petroleum.
Out from the smooth. sandy beach
and extending at right angles there
with into the ocean are many long
docks or piers supporting old derricks.
The latter are like any other derricks
constructed for such a purpose, but In
stead Of being used to bring up oil
from the dry land they are made to
serve for fetching the fluid from be-
meath the waters Of the sea.
The piers described are. many OF
them, Of great length, stretching a quar-
ter OF a mile or more out into the Pa
cinc, In order to tap the oil bearing
strata under the sea. Derricks are set
all along the beach itself, upheld by
piles, In order that the breakers may
Tow back and forth beneath them.
One might imagine that the discovery
OF the oil under the sea came about
through observation Of petroleum float
ing on the waves Such does not seem,
however, to have been the case. Pros
pectors for the precious fluid. having
come upon a productive oil field on
terra firma in the neighborhood Of
Summerland, were naturally led Gown
20 the ocean beach by the G8cum-
stance that the oil producing area ap-
peared to extend In that direction.
Finding that there was oil beneath the
very breakers, it occurred TO them TO
seek Il farther out
The petroleum obtained from under
the sea Is remarkable. Ike all the oil
IN the neighborhOod, for containing q
great deal Of asphalt. II is, In fact
very impure and thick owing to this
admixture OF an extraneous substance
But the asphalt itself is decidedly val
liable when separated and is being
utilized for paving and other such pur-
poses.-Saturday Evening Post.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
Many Names Of Eiinsham's Hall.

bingham has one hall with three
names, the largest in the town and the
one where all the town business Is
transacted. where Company K, Fifth
regiment N. V. NJ, has its armory
and where the bingham Agricultural
society holds its deliberations.
The hall has the distinction Of hav-
ing three names-Hingham town hall,
the armory and agricultural hall II II
b q public performance or town meet
ing. then the notices read, AT the
town hall;" II It is a rose and straw
berry show or an agricultural meet
ING. then they read, AT agricultural
hall," and If Company K is drilling or
entertaining its friends the invitations
say, sat the armory." No other hall
IN Plymouth county has so many Of
ncial titSes.-Boston Herald.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
CLASS CONSCIOUSNESS.

Pnkins. fun OF petty hauteur,
Bought a yellow auto motor
Think OF Il, yellow
And its tawdry tints bedlzen
Half the world and its horizon.
How hate the fellow!
For his peslZy ''honk" comes bossing
Every time touch a crossing,
And In automobiles
There's no honk for "If yoa please"
50 10y financial rigor)
Bought a yellower and bigger
Faster also when It pleases.
And the chap who used to blind me
Wallows In the dust behind me.
He's the fellow now who sneezesl
And my "honk" is quite as raucous
In the automobile caucus,
So ! wave my hand and bow
Quite politely to him now.
Up. S--why do people visit
On a crosswalk? Say. why is IT'D
Vance Cooke in woman's Home
Companion.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19

The London Evening News In order
% Determine the musical taste Of the
English people. asked Its readers TO
name the musical compositions the per
Torrance Of which gave them the most
pleasure. The answers showed these
% b the most popular In the order
named: The overture 70 ''Tannhauser. |"
fhs overture to william TELL" Tschai-
koWskfs '1s12" Griegs peer Gynt
Suite" Thomas s1Iigno1 Gav0tte, /"
ssEho 1EIkado" Mendelssohn,s ND
sumner Nights Dream"
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
ANaiIlsrl -,

A slyscraping structure. without q
nan Or a screw In It. has been put up
around and shove the great south
western gate Of the city Of Pekin.
Il Is made entirely Of bamboo poles
and cords. The enormous scanolding
vas necessary for the rebuilding Of
the Chlenmsn gate. which was badly
battered "a the Boxer trouoles. ne
new GATE 4 T. Be- an imposing afnziE.
twice TIE height Of TIE great van a.
~ famous Chinese city.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
smashina Her Rauuau..

A series Of terrific crashes against
the front door brought the mistress to
that exit, and, hinging 1t open, she be-
held standing calmly before it the new
cook, her baggage lying about In con-
fusion. while driving OF with a black
countenance was the baggageman.
Mercy exclaimed the startled mis-
uess. why did that rude man hurl
your baggage after you like that,
Nary Wouldn't you pay himT"
-0h, IT amt thot. mum; but me last
Job wor at his house. Judge.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
Provsrb Practically AppIi.d.

"A man is judged by the company
he keeps" said the aphorist.
YES" answered the man with q
boom. (which makes It undesirable
sometimes to print the names Of an
the contributors to your campaign
fund. Star.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
DsIudjne Himself.

Towne-It doesn't seem to have done
Gagley any good to join church. he
appears to be grouchier than ever since
he got religion.
Brown-I don't believe he's got It At
all. III bet what be takes for religion
Il merely dyspepsia. - Philadelphia
Press.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
What He Does.

"Pa, what does a king or an en-
peror do when be grants anybody an
audienceT
HE does about what your mother
does when she grants me an audience
talks most Of the time."-DenSer
News-Times.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
A Reason NoM.

~0h. Arizona. viii be admitted. all
right" said the gentleman from that
territory.
Been turned down pretty regularly.
hasn't itY'
'Dou't let that worry you. They'll
need the name for a battleship now"
Philadelphia Ledger.
The broad ax., 1908-09-19
slaps md svmptoms.

do you believe the countenanee Il
Indicative OF character9"
'In some respects. For instance.
when you see a Matched faced woman,
tan 70 one youT ind her temper on
edge." American