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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
DILEMMA CONTINUES
TEACHERS PUZZLED TO KNOW
 WHERE THEY ARE.
Suggested by W. F. Feagin that City Councils Proceed to Elect Town EducatIOn Board
 Members.

Knowing no alternative better, Chief Clerk w. F. Feagin of the State De- partment of Education, in the absence of State Superintendent Harry c. Gun nels. has written a suggestion to one school teacher in a town of less than 1000 population. that the vacancies on the Board of Educa ton be filled by the Town Council. Of course. MT. Feagin does not pretend to be any authority in this course, but realizes that these communities are in a dilemma. They need to do something and do 1t quickly. It Is not impossible that this sugges- tion may be generally followed in those numerous incorporated towns which failed Sept. 21. according to the of the Boards of Education. Since that date. the control of the public schools in such towns of 1000 popula- tion and less is supposed to have been transferred from the County Boards of Education to the Town Boards, hav- ing the same authority as the regular City Boards
 Probably in all the towns the schools have begun by this time. They are running regardless of the authorities who control them. Perhaps, forget ting that the Municipal Code. passed by the last Legislature. ever had any application to them. the school teach CTS have proceeded to take charge and open the schools. But what school teach CTS are these, it Is asked. Are they in their places Were they elected by the County Boards of Education?
 In all Likelihood. they were. but can they legally draw pay from the State when the State by enactment puts them under the control and management of five members of town educational boards who should have been elected Sept. 2l, or just a month ago? Will County Superintendents of Education disburse salaries to these teachers? Will they hesitate to do so if the Mu- nicipal Code means that the teachers should have been elected by the Town Boards?
 The. Code provides that the City Boards of Education shall elect the teachers and as it vests the Town Boards with the same authority. 1t Is taken to mean that they elect teach CTS also.
 The belief prevails that the county authorities will have to come to the rescue of tho schools In this emergency. They will probably take over the con- trol whether legally or not until the vacancies on the boards in the towns can be filled This will probably be done by the City Council as such provision Is plainly inserted in the sections referring to boards in cities over 1000 population. And maybe, when this Is done. all will be hushed and the school will move along just the same as if nothing had been neg lected Sept. 21,
 But those towns had better elect thost five .bocrd members next year. The people are required to do 1t along with the town officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

 ference of the Methodist EpiscopaI Church, South, died at his home Tn summerfield this morning at s:SV o'clock atfer an Illness of nearly three weeks.
 While dressing Sunday morning. oc. tober 4 to come to Selma to attend the dedication services of the Church Street Methodist Church. which were conducted by Bishop Candler, MT. Hood was stricken with paralysis and since then has been sinking until the end came this morning.
 During his illness he was constant ly attended by his four sons and two daughters and two sons-in-law. as well as his brother. William Hood, and wife. of Birmingham.
 During the years that he had been a member of the Methodist Conference. MT. Hood flled number of important charges throughout the conference and he was greatly liked and loved by the MethodIsts of the State.
 At the time of his death he had charge of the Methodist Church at Summerfield.
 The remains will be brought to Selma tomorrow afternoon and shipped by Montgomery to Ozark. where the interment will take place Thursday morning. The deceased has a daugh- ter buried in the cemetery at Ozark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
GROUND INTO
 MANY PIECES Norman Webster Met
 Awful Fate IN WESTERN RAILWAY YARDS Intoxicated in the City Few Hours
 Before Death. Formerly Worked in Colupbus. Co.,, for Central of Georsia--coroner Tiee ordered Remains Buried
 Here.

The remains of a man supposed to be Nol man Webst er. of Columoaa. Ga.. were found on track No. 4. h the northern division of the Western hall- way of Alabama. about o'clock Tues- day morning by Robert Cavender, a white man employed as engineer. and Jim Burres. a negro fireman.
 When MT. Cavender and Burres were shifting cars early Tuesday morning they came across the mapgled pody' They immediately jumped off the cars, made an investigation, found his head and left arm and shoulder severed. and as he had been dead about four hours there was nothing to do at that time but to remove the body from the track.
 Across one track was the covered left arm and the shoulder and part of the right arm ground in pieces. The neck of the body had been cut by the heavy wheels that passed over 1t. and a small piece of skin held the mans head, which was lying face down on the outside of cross tie.
 As soon as the body was discovered Coroner Tice was notified, and imme- diately went to the scene. He ordered the remains of the dead man gathered up and taken to Tice's undertaking establishment on Court street to be held for Identification.
 w. L. Allen, who conducts store at 205 Grady street. went to Tices embalming parlors and identified the dead body IS Norman Webster. of Co., lumbus, Ga. Mir. Allen was not posi- tive about the mans first name, but he was sure that his last name was Web. ster.
 About four years ago Mfr. Allen was yard master for the Central of Georgia in Columbus, Ga. Webster work ed for him. Mir. Allen moved to Montgomery and was yard master of the Louisville and Nashville in Montgomery. Web ster was working for him at that time. He said that he has seen but little of Webster in the last two years. but that his people live in Columbus.
 Louis K. Nichols. who runs a saloon at 901 North Court street, also identi- fled the body as Harry Wilson, of Phoenix City. He said that Wilson was intoxicated Monday night and told Nichols that If he 6Wilson) should happen to die or be killed in Mont gomery, his body was to be sent to his mother in Phenix City, Ala, and that his mother would reward him with a large amount of money.
 As his parents could not be locat the remains were buried Tuesday aft ernoon at 4:30 o'clock In Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

tee on Ways and Means of the House in the next Legislature following. Judge Mitchell was also elected member of the State Democratic Executive Com mittee in 1906.
 It is believed that the Governor would rather persuade Judge Mitchell to remain at the head of the Tax Com mission than appoint him probate judge of Lauderdale. And at the saint time, it is safe to predict that if the Chairman O. the Commission wants tc fill the vacancy. the office is his.
 There was some talk of Irvine Por, ter succeeding his father He Is the son of the deceased probate judge and ls employed as Chief Clerk in that office The Governor will net make an ap. pointment for few days yet
 The probate judgeship of Jackson County Is still vacant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Cotton Trade Since the organization of the Cotton Exchange" Business and speculation" Legislation for tho Farmer" eWorld's Production of Cot ton, The Functions of the New York Cotton Exchange" "The Legality of Cotton Contracts" Cotton Contracts. or Cotton for Future Delivery" as well as their annual review of the cotton trade for the past season-besides tne usual tables of receipts, stocks. ex- ports. consumption. acreage. total vis- ibie supply and fluctuations for se- ries of years. make the book exceed lngly valuable. This publication it issued for gfatuitous distribution among their customers and Is not for sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
NEW SKIN REMEDY
 STOPS ITCHING
skin Troubles of Infants and Adults
 Quickly Cured.

skin Trouble. of Infants and Adults
 Quickly Cured.
 When it is known that poslam the new skin remedy. will stop the tortor- ous itching attending eczema with nrst application and bring immediate re, lief and comfort to sufferers from ali skin troubles, it's merit will be instants ly Appreciated. On the tender skin oi chafng infants. poslam may De usea with soothing and beneficial eneets. lt Is applied externally. and It's remafk- able healing powers begin their WorH at once
 All skin diseases. including eczema; acne. herpes. rash, letter, etc. yieIo readily to its remarkable curative prop critics Occasional applications of pos lam in small quantities. will quiclky bafish pimples. hives. blackhead biotches, and will relieve and cure itch. ing feet. scaly scalp. humors. etc special 50-cent package has been adopted for those who use posIam Ip, ,, these minor troubles. This, as weIi sale at I F. Fowler's drug store. m
 An experimental supply of poslam may be obtained free of charge. py writing to the Emergency Laborato- ries g West Twenty-hfth street New York City. .. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
The Grand.

FrIday NfEht ChnrIe8 bs HMufUFu'
 The Hanford production of 'The Merchant of Venice" at the Grand Frl- day night promises to be an event of rare interest. The production is one of the most beautiful that this play CT and producer has ever assembled. Portia will be played by Miss Marie Drofnah. whose success in delineating the highest feminine types Of the leGit- innate drama has awaken a popular interest second only to that felt in the star himself Seat sale opens Thursday morning. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
How to Cure
 The Drink Habit

We are honestly deslrous of curing ali who are addicted to drink, and if you are interested in any one needing Orrine. we invite you to write us. Our correspondence is confidential and our replies are sent in plain sealed envel- opes. Orrine No. ]. is the secret treat ment and No. 2. for those who wish the voluntary treatment $1 per box. Orrine Is sold on an absolute guaran- Tee to effect a cure or money will be refunded. The Orrins Company. Wash. ington. D. C. The leading druggists endorse Orrine. Sold by E c. Fowler, Ala k0AA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
FARMERS, ATTENTIov

Between 10 and II a. ,In. Thursday and Friday MT. C. s. Wutrich, of south Bend, Ind, will demonstrate n riding SuIky. Also q Riding CuIti- vntoP.
 Thi" deEiOnstrntiOn wdll take place on the lot of ground to the left or the main Entrance of tba E.Ir Grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
A Valuable Duplication.

The thirty-fifth edition Of their an- nual publica tion Cotton Movement and Punctuation" which has become standard book of reference, has Just been issued by Latham, Alexander & Co. the world known bankers and cotton commission merchants of New York.
 A valuable article was written by Messrs. Ellison & Co. of Liverpool es- pecially for this book; Increase In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

No piano on the market has drawn so much attention during tho last ten years as has the Bush and Gerts plano. and when the announcement was made to the already strong liae of pianos sold by this large piano concern. con- gratulations were sent to President Forbes from all sections of the coun- try.
 Have you been to the Big Sale?' Is being asked on every side. It means much to many homes. You buy now . fine piano at a small price, and on such easy terms.
 SELLING PIANOS.
 we are selling pianos right and left Notice the front of our store and see the pianos we are shipping. Ever attend a Jardinere Sale at Kress'? You know something about a rush. We have secured two more salesmen for today and will be better able to serve you.
 PRICES QUOTED.
 We name you few genera. prices 50 you san have slight idea of the canse of the rush.
 NEW UPRIGDTs.
 $250 Uprights. now .. .... .$146.00 s275 Uprights, now s166.0o $500 Uprights, now = $1sIoo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
A New Social Club.

A new social club called the "Edi- pus Club" composed of twenty mem bers has recently been organized among the society young ladies of the city. The first entertainment will be given on, Friday afternoon the thir- teenth of November.
 Now why should young ladies call themselves for Edipus? My mytholigi- cal a person chiefly known because he guesses the riddle of the Sphinx.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
GRAssHOPPERs IN ETowAH.
Insects Swarm Over the City of Gads
 den.

Blrmingham, Oct 2O-Millions Of grasshoppers invaded Gadsden and DOT tions of Etowah County this week It. orally covering the city as though they had been swept in from the great corn pralries of the golden West.
 A fisherman secured a tow sack full of grasshoppers for bait right on the plaza in front of the Court House.
 Some fear is expressed that the grasshoppers have migrated from the West and will be felt in the agricul- tural sections of the county in the spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

The following transfer of real estate was Tuesday recorded in the office of the Probate Judge:
 R. P. Tallman to Charles D. TalI- man. a certain lot on Finley Avenue consideration $400.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

BURNS AND SCALDs FROM STEAM
 Relieves pain instantly, heals quickly without any scar. DR. PoRTERS AN TISEPTIC HEALING OIL The only Household Surgical Dressing. Drug gists refund money if it fails to heal. 25c. ady-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
ONE CASE IN COURT.
IudEe sayre Ru.y DeeldIng Teehnicnl

Judge Snyre Busy Deciding Technicnl
 Points at Tuesdays Session.
 In the civil division of the City Court at its session Tuesday morning, Judge A. D. Sayre was busy in the case of Leon Washley vs Jane Davis. ct al. in the matter of the possession of a house and lot: While the case present. ed some fine points for legal consid- eration. there was little to interest the initiated public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
FREE BOOK
 FOR MEN
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 Strong and Diseased Men We'll
This book gives valuabIe information on eve

VHIUaDIs IIlAuFfIlAtIOu on eVcfy phase of Lost Manhood, VaFIcoeSIs, StFIeGuP0, S Blood Poison, Skin. NsFV. Ous and Rectal Diseases, Kidney and Bladder Com. plalnts, and many other chronic and special diseases peculiar to Men and Women.
 It contains plain, solid facts that Men and Women of all ages should know. Do not give up all hope and think
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

.s4oo Uprights. now .... ..sgS7.oo
 NEW INSIDE PLAYER PIANOS.
 Playable both ways. every member of the family can play them.
 ss50 Player Piano. now. assoc
 s75o Playei Plano. now ....s47.oo
 ss5O Player Piano. now ..s73eOO
 SECOND HAND PIANOS.
 SIT buys an unright today that is easily worth s2s5. Fun size. stand ard make. in figured mahogany. Another fine value is a beautiful Burl Walnut, standard make and has a rich. mellow tone. We are not ask . ing its real value. s45O, but the Red Tag Price. s27s-s1o. cash and month ly or quarterly payments, as you like. NEW ORGANS AND OLD ORGANS. $1O. SIS, s24. SAT. ss7 buys. an organ to suit the most fastidious purchaser If you want an organ now's your time -act quickly.
 OUR GUARANTEE.
 Every instrument carries our guar antee of perfect satisfaction. When you remember that for twenty years we have been the leaders in the Southern Riano Trade. sale like this. with our word that it is the most remarkable event in the history of piano selling. should move you our way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
NEWS OF RECORD

petition in involuntary bankruptcv was Tuesday filed in the United States Court against J. E Shreve. a merchant of Andalusia. Judge Strattop onN pointed George Stauart as referee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Tho following marriage license wos Tuesday issued by the Probate Judge: To Herbert A. Jones. Jr., and Miss Mary Elizabeth Metcalf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Mir. Sid Lee. of Birmingham is here visiting relatives.
 Mrs. Herbert Smith. of vicksburg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Miss, is here on a visit to Mir and Mrs. Bruce Beveridge and MT. and Mrs. Walden Dausby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
Social and Personal.

Miss Rose Weaver has issued invi- -tations to a reception Friday after noon complimentary to her guest Miss Stillwell, of Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Mrs. Rosa Coleman, of Faunsdale, is the guest of Mrs. Tom Gary on Fremont Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Miss Lulu Mcqueen. of Montgomery is expected here within the next few days to visit her sister. Mrs. Walter Cook on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

There are now i5S missionaries and 500 preaching stations for the 5000 900 inhabitants of Korea,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

Miss Helen and Jennie Mac Keeble have gone to Montgomery to visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
Pianos Sacrificed
 "A Big Sale
Many of Them at Prices Less Than
 It Cost To Make Them.

Wise Discriminating Buyers, Judges of Piano Values, Bankers, Farmers, College Presi- dents, Successful Business Men In Every Walk of Life Patronizing Extensively the Sacrifice Sale of Pianos of
 the E. E. Forbes Piano
 Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

The following Notarics Public were Tuesday appointed by the Governor: T. L. Moore of Mobile. IT. A. Jones of Tuscaloosa and G. NJ. Hayden of New Hone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21

yourself incurable because you have tried other treatments in vain. Send for our book. It will give you a clear understanding of your condition and show you the way to regain your health and happiness.
 We have had twenty-five years experience in treating chronic and special diseases of Men and Women. and can give you reliable advice and the very best of treatment Send for book, Bymptom blank and our opinion. It will cost you nothing. Learn what we can do for you We cure many eases at home. Send for our book on Women'a Diseases.
 DR. HATHAWAY & co. 1OSsxamRn BIdg,s 224s. Bread St.. AtlautaA Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-21
nenth nf NIr. Hnoh

Death of MT. Hood.
 Rev. Alexander Hood. aged seventy three years. one of the best known ministers of the South Alabama Con-
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-22
CALIFORNIA GIRL IN
NEW YORK CONCERT

OAKLAND, May 21.-In concert to
be given In the music room of the new
Plaza hotel. Fifth avenue, New York.
next Sunday, under the auspices OF the
Golden Gate Professional club. COM
posed of Californians now in the
metropolis. Miss Estelle Franklin Gray,
the young violiniste. Nho was favor
lite about the bay cities last year, Will
take a prominent part.
The Plaza is considered one Of the
most exclusive hotels in New York
city. Thus far not more than four con-
certs have been given in the hotel.
The concert Sunday night is the in
itial step of the Golden Gate Profess
sional club to secure funds to erect a
clubhouse in the metropolis, where
professional CalifOrnians in visitin g
New York may find friends and well
come.
The best California musical talent
now in New York has been secured for
the occasion. Although Miss Gray has
been in New York only a short time
she has become favorite among the
colony of artists.
Gray won for herself many friends
among the music lovers on both sides
of the bay.
The organization of the Golden Gate
Professional club was made in the in
terests of California artists who go to
New York, some 10 complete their musi-
cal education. some to en- gage in con-
cert work, and all to enter the ranks
of professionalism.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-22
FORCES CHECK TO
KEEP THREE WIVES

Los ANGELES, May 21.-Married to
three women in less than three years,
with three children by two wives. Will
liam Dean Wilde, young and handsome,
former division traffic agent for the
Pacific telephone and telegraph COM
rany, was arraigned in police court to-
day on charges OF bigamy and forgery.
Exposure OF his bigamous relations
came through his arrest for forgery
Of check for $40 which he gave a
woman for caring for one of his chill
dren.
Fresh from high school in Brooklyn,
and then only u years old, Wilde mar
ried Miss Ruth Jacques Guilick in that
city July 8. I 905. Two children were
born. He left his wife and family in
Brooklyn and came west a little over a
year ago and obtained a good position
with the telephone company. At Pasa~
dena he Wooed and won Miss Leila
Warren of South Pasadena and on May
Of last year. they were married. One
Guild was born.
Wife No. knew nothing of the ex-
istence Of wife No. /, although Wilde
is said to have contributed a little to
the support of the family back in
Brooklyn. Finally his first and legal
wife came to California and he placed
her and the family on ranch in Ante
lope valley. remaining himself in South
Pasadena with his second choice.
With Two wives and families grow
1pg up and with his salary increasing
as his position with the telephone COM
psny grewin Importance, Wilde began
10 look around for another helpmeet.
He found her I'm Miss Beatrice Pitt of
Los Angeles. On February 21 of this
yea r-t hey went to San Diego and were
married and they were nicely settled
in their home here when the arrest for
forgery brought to light his entire
marrying career.
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-22
SAYS RESOURCES
Will Be CONSERVED
Former Governor Pardee Tells
OF Work Done at Washing
ton Conference
Sentiment Is Aroused as to the
Importance of Checking
Waste of Water

OAKLAND May 21.-FoFmer Gov
ernor George C. Pardee has returned
from Washington, d. c., where he at
tended the governors conference called
by President Roosevelt, having been
among the prominent speakers at the
notable gathering at the personal in
vitation OF the president
DR.. Pardee said today that the con
ference would go down In the annals
of the United States as one of the
most important assemblages ever con-
vened in the country. He said that
portentous facts concerning the ter
rife waste of the nations natural re-
sources were so forcibly impressed that
there was no question of the benefits
to accrue in the awakening of tre-
mendous public sentiment behind
President Roosevelt's remarkable poll
cies in the battle to conserve what
was left
The battle against the land grab
bers, the timber thieves and despoilers,
the plotters for water rights, who took
no cognizanee of the public-all of the
-Pardee said, would be fought with re-
newed vigor. Speaking generally OF
the conference Pardee said:
The. conference was great success. 1t
ernors present the feeling and knowledge that
the people OF the country. have that the de-
be stopped, and that they must be used as 10
preserve them, not only for US but for those
who are to come after us. The conference also
instiiled into the minds Of the governors the
idea that while our nation is a federation OF
states. these states have duties TO perform and
obligations to meet which relate not only to the
people who live within their own borders but
also to the people who live in other states
For instance, the state Of California has no
right to permit her natural resources to be
monopoliEed and destroyed for the benefit Of a
small portion of her people; but that. as Cali
tornia Is part of the United States, she must
conserve her forests her streams and all the
rest of her magnificent natural resources so that
they will be OF future benefit not only TO her
sons and daughters but to the sons and daugh
ters OF all the people of the whole country.
The absorption OF that idea alone by the
governors in attendance at the conference. to
be taken back to the people of the various
states, marks new and most important epoch
In the history OF the nation; will 20 far toward
cementing them closer together into one har-
monious whole, and Is long step in advance
toward the perpetuity of the nation. And, in
my judgment. President Roosevelt OF the many
wise and patriotic things he has done never
did a wiser, more patriotic R more valu-
able one than that which he accomplished by
bringing the governors OF the states together in
conference the preservation and conservation
OF the natural resources Of the country.