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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
MRS. MCCORMICK SAILS.
Wife of Ambassador Had An Exciting
 Rase Against Time.

Wife of AmbassadOr Had An Exciting
 Rase Against Time.
 New York. June 1S-Mrs. Robert &. Mccormick, wife of the former Amer lean Ambassador to France. was the victor by several minutes today in a thousand-mile race against time. As a result. she was enabled to keep an engagement to san for Europe on the steamship Kaiserin Auguste Victoria.
 Mrs. Mccormick had engaged pas sage some time ago, but her departure from Chicago was delayed until the last moment, when 1t was found that ther would be a margin of scarcely a quarter of an hour between the arrival of her train at Jersey City and the de- parture of the steamer from Hoboken
 Under ordinary conditions 1t would be possible to make the distance be- tween the two points in a fast auto mobile, but Mrs. Mccormick did not wish to take the chance of the train being a little late and wired ahead a request that the steamer be held to await her arrival She was informed that this could not be done as the carrying contracts made prompt sail ing mandatory. She was informed, however, that a fast tug would be in awiting for her at Jersey City.
 Fortunately the train came in promptly on time and a few minutes later Mrs. Mccormick was on the spe- cial tug. She arrived in time to climb aboard the Kaiserin Auguste Victoria just before the big ship started on her voyage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
PHONE OPERATOR
R.r.,ned Memory on Right Food.

.rto girls who answer your call on the ..Ia.hona must be quick, accurate ana eo,,r+sous' They must have good mem VI rT5. rrbose who work nights often get in @ha way of eating almost enylnihs handy. which Is apt to De tne AlIIu oI food which does not reou'lo waste brain and nerve cells .o
 "T have been night telephone opera = cor number of years" writes a Zane girl "and was formerly in per Sec+ health. never kenw an all.
 s.Rut irregular hours of sleep ana r,ea1a and the use of pasterY or any Food that happened to be availaDle soon caused my health and memory to fail. ,.,, ,,,orri. ed me very much. And meulclns seemed to do no good.
 ssFour months ago, mother told me gt was the condition of my stomach 1 that caused my trouble, and she De Ifeves if would change to Grape-Nuts food. I would improve.
 ssEager to regain my health. took her advice and Instead of eating just anvthing, I ate Grape-Nuts regularly ana at the end of four months on Csrape-Nuts I am the happy, robust girI once was. l. weight. have good color. am strong and hearty and nothing seems to escape nv memory. And all this I owe to Grape Nuts
 agrhere's Reason" Name given by poatum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich. Read ssThe Road to Wellville" in pkgs
 Ever read the above IetterR new ame appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human auferes1s F~s TN~.S wy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
GOV. SEAY'S SON
 ADMITTED TO- BAR

Howard seay, son of the late Robert Seay, formerly Governor of Alabama, has been admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of Alabama. MT. Seay was the only candidate before the court at the time of his admission and the formalities attracted little public attention.
 Mir. 5eay who is a native of Greens boro was graduated from the Law De- partment at Tuscaloosa at the end of the last session. During the years that he was a pupil of the University he was prominent not only as a leader in his class work. but in the athletic and social affairs of the student body. He was one of the most popular members of the school and the actual commence ment of his career is observed with great concern not only by his fellows of the college, but by his own and his fathers friends in every part of the State.
 Mir. Seay's native cleverness, careful training and assiduous study are sure to place him almost immediately in the front of the public.
 Mir. seay will depart this morning to Greensboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

the convenience of business men.
 m many other cities of the United state. large and small. the Commercial Sluos occupy commodious quarters of tneir own. This fact is in a way an indication of the magnitude of the work which those organizations accom- phsh' and their growth, coincident with the growth of the city in which they are located, may be~taken also as the standard by which their increasing ef- ficiency is measured.
 The Commercial Club of Montgomery at present occupies the second floor, in part, of the Tyson building on Court Square While the club rooms are pleasantly fitted up. it has been many times remarked that the quarters of the organization are inadequate for the transaction of the necessary business and are disproportionate to the size of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

has gone. It did not affect single value fin Montgomery; not a single bank in the whole State failed; there was simply tendency to mark time for a few weeks. The effect of this slowing up has been good. It has pre- pared Montgomery and the State for a stilI stronger march forward.
 Our Commercial Club has just sent out 10 ,0e0 letters to leading people of the State. Part of this letter of trans mission follows, and 1t quite in line with the question and the purpose Of The Drygoodsman:
 There are certain great truths which remain true, no matter how much men may doubt. One great truth in rela- tion to Alabama Is this That no man and no body of men: no one law, and no body of law. of a temporary or ill- considered character, can possibly stand between the State of Alabama and it's majestic destiny. It Is to be the great. est of all manufacturing States in the South because it Is the greatest of all States in It's combination of natural advantages"
 There followed eight great facts of destiny and an explanation of each
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

pier began to draw on 1t. Unhappily the thin cord broke under the strain, and within a few seconds the swimmer had drtfted out of possible help. See- ing that only erild rocks lay south of the sea-wall and that on them the seats for the sea. In the dim light beyond the glare he could see vaguely the shore bending away to the west in deep curve of unbroken foam. There was was the <headland, perhaps two miles away ass the crow flies. Here was the only chance for him. If he could round the headland, he might find shelter beyond; or somewhere along the far ther shore some opening might present itself. Whilst the light from the blue nres sun reached him he turned and made for the keadland.
 In the meantime on ship and shore men worked desperately. As the men on the pier hauled Tn the rope. those the end of it.and also a second thinner rope; so that before long the end of the hawser was carried round on the high cln and pulled as tsut as the force Thus 1t hung clear over the sea: and before many minutes were passed the brooches buoy was passing out to the snip on the double line. Then with a second rope another hawser was pass ed in: other brooches buoys were i'm. provised; and soon endless ropes were ecringing es in the pas passengers and crew as
 
 It became simply a race for time. If the fire, working back against the wind. did not reach the hawser, and 1T the ship outlasted the furious bump Ing on the sandbank which threatened to shake her to pieces each moment, all still on board might yet be saved.
 Si5ephsns s,o1s 1oncesn sncS was nSw for the should not perish without help, if help could be on this side of Heaven. She
 ked the haroor-master, an old nsh- coast for miles, if anything could be answered:
 .., - fear no, my lady. The lifeboat boat from here. could get outside the barbor: There's never spot in the bay where he could land, even in less ashore, there's no hope for ship or man here that cannot round the point. And a stranger is no like to do that"
 Why not?" she asked. breathlessly. O. sunken rocks beyond the Head where the tide runs like mill-race. No one that didn't know would ever think to self goes down sheer. He's a gallant to his death. But t must be! God can save him if He wishes; but fear none
 Even as he spoke rose to Stephens mind memory of an old churchyard with great trees and the scent of many flowers, and a chfld's voice that sound ed harsh through the monotonous hum of bees:
 "To be God, and able to do thingsl"
 Oh! to be God, if but an hour; and be able to do things! To do anything to help brave mani A wild prayer surged up in the girls heart:
 "Oh, Godf give me this mans life! Give 1t to me to atone for the other I destroyed! Let mo but help him. and do with me as Thou wilfr
 The passion of her prayer seemed to help her, and her brain cleared. Surely something could be done! She must understand the situation. She turned again to the old harbor-master:
 How long would 1t take him to reach the headland, if he can swim so far?' The answer came with a settled conviction bearing hope with 1t:
 (C0ntinued TomOrrOw.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
MONTGOMERY WENT THROUGH
 THE PANIC UNSCATHED
Contribution Made by Commercial Club
 to "Prosperfty symposiun. v

Contributicn Made by Commercial Club
 to ~Prosperfty Symposium.
 The Commercial Club of Montgomery has been called upon for a contribu- tion to trade symposium which will form feature of a prosperity edi- tion" to be shortly issued by The Dry goodsman. prominent publication of St. Louis. The Commercial Clubs of all the large cities Of the United States have been in similar manner called upon. The prosperity edition will outline all of the prominent indications which have recently arisen fin the man ufacturing and commercial world, and will, 1t Is expected. have special ref erence to the effects of the panic just passed.
 The following letter has been written | by Secretary Dave in responding on be- half of the Commercial Club of Mont gomery to the request of The Dry | goodsman:
 "The Drygoodsman, St. Louis. Mo, "Gentlemen-The panic came and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
HOME FOR coMMRRcIAL CLUB.
Movement May Re Started in HOntgOm-
 cry For Home.

Information reached Montgomery yesterday that the Commercial Club of Birmingham had acquired it's own home, handsome structure which will also serve as the quarters of the Board of Trade and the Chamber of Commerce. The building will be entirely occupied. many of the offices having been sublet to brokerage firms associated with the Board of Trade.
 The Commercial Club of Portland, Oregan owns and occupies magnifi cent steel structure eight stories in height. This building is provided with a large lunch room which accon@pO- dates 500 people. and the system em- pIoyed in the direction of the huge cafe is arranged with special referepce to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
WARNING!

To Whom it May Concern:
 All men are hereby warned not to give away, sell or throw away old clothes without first consulting Holt's Dye Works.
 Many garments apparently worthless can be made almost new again by a good steam-cleaning, pressing and rec pairing. Work sent for and estimates made free of charge. Telephone 432.
 adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

terday morning at the residence of his parens. 801 Randolph Street.
 The funeral will be held from the residence at 9 o'clock this morning. Father Savage win oficiate at the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

fact. the purpose being to make those who think rise up with new courage and a sterner purpose to bring Mon gomery and Alabama to their own.
 Yours truly,
 c. Grosvenor Dave.
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
SHIPPED TO mrrcHELLs.

MT. Meriwetherss Remains VIII Be
 Buried at old Home.
 The remains of J. B. Meriwether, 8 motorman in the employ of the Trac- tion Company. who shielded at his resi- dence, 23 Brassell Street, "Wednesday morning. were shipped to Mitchelps Station at $40 o'clock yesterday morn ing. The funeral was held there yes- terday afternoon. the interment being made in the family burying ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
Lau prohihifn Autor.

Consul w. Maxwell Greene, of 1amil- ton, reports that the act prohibiting the use of all motor cars Tn the colony of Bermuda, and to be in force indefi- nitely. has passed both houses of the Legislature, and has received the sigma ture of the Governor, becoming a law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

Nervous Traveller (to seat companion) How fast should you say you were travelling?
 Companion (who has been flirting with the girl across the way)-About a smile a minute-Lffe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
AN INFANTS DEATH.

Son of Mir. and Mrs. John J. Farley Died
 Yesterday.
 John J. Farley. Jr. the infant son of Mir. and Mrs. John J. Farley. died yes-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19

If You Get Thirsty Today Ask the soda fount boy for Pep-to-lac It looks good-eastes good-is good. Contains no dope or heart stimulant. Dc. m-w-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
EXCURSION
TYBEE, GA. CENTRAL OF GEORGIA RAILWAY. JuFy lat ro09

Fare $500 Round trip. Return limit FIVE DAYS. Train leaves Montgom- cry 4:45 p. m., arriving Savannah 7:s5 a. m. For sleeping car reservation and other information, apply to
 R. c. BRooKES. Commercial Agent. Exchange Hotel, Montgomery. Alabama.
 adv--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-19
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
Not InsroapeetINs.

The minister OF a large parish in
certain western diocese had for some
time been much troubled by the scan
dalous gossip that seemed to be occu-
pying the minds Of a portion Of bis
iiock and after exercising a great
amount OF tact and perseverance at
last succeeded IN running to earth the
originator Of most Of the settlements
society slander. The guilty one was
regular attendant at the schoolhouse
services, and the minister knew that
should he take him to task personally
and individually he would inevitably
lose sheep, albeit black one, 80 be
decided to sermonize him. According.
" a special discourse was prepared
and the following Sunday afternoon
literally hurled at the offending mem
Der as be sat on a desk In a corner Of
the schooIroom. Everybody present
appeared to fully appreciate the sit
uatlon and at the close Of the serv-
ice departed quietly and somewhat
thoughtfully for home-all except the
black sheep, who fingered to assist
'parsonn to hitch up his team and to
remark: sThat were a fine sermon, sir.
I'll bet that hit some on 'em pretty
hard Bellman,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

in Washington actually shows an in
crease in this respect. The decrease
in this city Is held by experts to be
due to the panic last fall, in which
man yof the ultrS-fashionable were 50
badly pinched as to make marriage a
too expensive luxuary, Another cur
ious fact which has just been brought
to light would seem to indicate that
New YorRs "4O0g will ultimately be
composed entirely Of men, since fash
ionable women here are dying at a
faster rate than men. While 24S men
notable in select society have passed
away during the year, the the number
Of women who died was 2C8, or an ex-
cess Of 20 per cent. Heretofore men
have always furnished the greater
number Of fashionable funerals. New
Yorks @4OOD Is not, however. in any
great danger Of immediate extinction,
since the number Of persons now ad-
mittedly belonging to Il Is in excess
Of 1000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
The JspaneVe cook.

The Japanese are a most initiative
and observant people and copy every
thing they see with minute fidelity.
A Newport man engaged a Japanese
valet, who was very attentive and
satisfactory. His duties rarely took
him into the kitchen, but when be had
a chance Of watching the cook he did
SO with extraordinary interest.
The cook caught d severe chill and
left somewhat suddenly, The lady Of
the house was In despair. as she could
not replace her. AT last the valet an.
nounced difIidently that he thought he
could cook little, and the mistress
gladly agreed to give him trial The
first thing be started on was the pota-
toes. He took on his shoes and socks
and put his feet IN a bath Of hot mus
tard and water. The lady wanted to
know what on earth he was doing,
He replied that he saw the cook do
that when she was peeling the pota-
toes. and nothing would persuade him
that this was not a necessary part Of
the process.--New York Times.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

sent Is serious. The idea of q verle-
bra which the New York child gains
in school Is suggested by answers to
the question asking i description Of Il
which include such statements as the
following aVertebra is a chain If
little bones running all around the
body. II Is considered very danger
ous.p Another answer to the same
question states that "a yeriebra d the
spinal column and iss function Is SO
we wont squeak when we bend over
Other answers showing the general
ignorance Of the human frame which
now prevails In the public school in
cludc the following; THE kidney
hasn't any definite position; Il il said
TO foat." "The large intestine Is a
tube Eve feet in diameter leading out
Of the thorax." The strangest answer
to the question as TO why / tadpole
cannot croak took the form Of the
following statement: because II has
no legs One pupil in answer to a.
question as to the best way Of caring
for the eyes said "Never look at op-
teal illusions" Tuberculosis seemed
to be an unknown quantity, one pupil
writing in answer to the demand for
simple rules to prevent Il, "Tuberculo-
sis Is consumption germs which spread
very easily Il the handkerchief is
dry they float II II Is wet they re-
main where they are They should not
expeetorate IN company, neither from
nose or mouth" Altogether the iuve-
nile idea Of the human body, It's fune-
tions and diseases, as shown by these
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
LARoE cHRIsTMAs oIPTs.

NEW YORK. Dee. 2l.-The FIRST
si000O0,0O0 Christmas 10 the history
oi the country, 50 far as any single
city IL concerned. win be New York's
record next Friday. When Father
Eniekerboeker sits down the day 81
lsr 10 figure up the cost Of his cele-
bralion he Il likely 10 find Il in excess
Of this figure. Reports from stores 81
al kinds show that at least s7s.0OO,.
900 win have been spent on presents.
and ineidentals, such as dinners, en-.
teFtalnments and charities will easily
raise the total above the hundred mill
Hon mark Outside Of actual presents
themselves, the biggest item In this
Fseord.brealing Christmas bill viii Be
for food Not less than 100000 oys-
ters will be consumed and the esti-
mated Christmas dinners u az fol.
lows: 100000 pounds Of butter. 10000
pounds oi turkey, 5000 roast pigs. 800.
600 pounds oi beef, 5000 eggs, $4,000
Holsters 5000 game birds. 10000
pounds Of ehestnuts, $4,000 pounds Of
potatoes 10000 quarts Of milk. and
100000 quarts Of wines and liquors
These are only the major items Of
the rccord.breaking Christmas dinner
At present Il Il estimated that New
Workers win spend ss00O0OOO and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

Matrimony is in a fair way to be-
come an obsolete institution among
New York's so-called best society.
During the past year the number Of
marriages in the circle constituting
the city's most fashionable set has de-
creased more than one-tenth, a falling
off which in the same class is reflected
all over the country though not in
such an alarming degree In what is
regarded as the cream Of society here
only 662 marriages have taken place
this year as against 76S last year, 8
falling Oft Of more than IS per cent.
In other large cities the decrease was
much less, while the fashionable world
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
MRS. McRansy's Experience.
Z You Are ! Trifle SensltlYe

Il You Are . Tribe Sensitive
About the size Of your shoes, it's
some satisfaction to know that many
people can wear shoes a size smaller
by sprinkling Aliens Foot-Ease into
them. lust the thing for Dancing
Parties, Patent Leather Shoes, and
for breaking in New Shoes, When
or overshoes necessary AMI
your shoes pinch, Aliens Foot-Ease
gives instant relief, Sold Everywhere
Csc. Sample FREE. Address, Allen
S, Olmsted, lie Roy N- yp M 81
Don't accept any substitute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

many ways.
The first Job for this city's new sub
treasurer just appointed viii be the
unique and iaborious task Of counting
$3.50, ,000,000; that Is, the cash on hand
ii the sub-sreasury at the present
time. Were the whole Of this tre-
mendous amount in bills and coins Of
the denomination Of one dollar each,
It would take one man, counting at
the rate Of 90 pieces minute, more
than 10000 hours TO finish counting
them, matter Of 10000 working days
Of eight hours each, or something
more than 80 years altogether. Indeed
II the man who is responsible for the
count had to do it all himself he could
come nowhere near finishing before
another president was elected and his
successor appointed, who in turn
would have to repeat the whole pro-
cess. The retiring assistant treasurer
cannot be released from his duties un-
til the count is finished. Fortunately,
however, the money on hand is not
ali in one dollar coins and bills, nor
must il be counted BY one man. The
work viii be done BY 25 experts as
sisted by force of laborers, and
heavy scales. All the silver, nickel.
copper and bills win be gone over,
piece by piece, but the gold viii only
be weighed in sacks, with an occa-
sional count TO verify the accuracy Of
this process. Even So, however, the
counting win be a laborious process
for there Is on hand at present in the
sub-treasury $l7O,00OOOO in gold coin.
7s,0000O0 silver dollars, $2,SO0,0O0 in
fractional silver, that is dimes, quar-
ters and halves; $4,000 in pennies
and nickeis, and $30,0OO000 in bills.
All this amount the new sub-treasurer
viii have to count and his efforts in
this line viii be watched with special
interest as it is rumored that he will
attempt to make new record.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
NEW YORK LETTER

out-oi.town people who do their
Christmas shopping here $2s,0O00O0
more. The most extensive single pur-
chase yet recorded was for jewelry.
amounting to s5os,OOO. More than 200
automobiles, II 10 reported, viii BE-
given as Christmas presents, and
stockings in al parts Of the city will
bulge with gifts oi q costly nature,
After the lean Christmas last year,
as . result Of the panic, Father Kniels-
erboeker is apparently anxious 10
make Up for lost time, with the result
that this years Christmas win be the
most expensive ever known.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22
A Personal Appenl

If we could talk to you personally
about the great merit Of Foley's
Honey and Tar, for coughs, colds
and lung trouble, you never could
be induced to experiment with un-
known preparations that may com
tain some harmful drugs, FoIey's
Honey and Tar costs you no more
and has a record Of 40 years OF cures,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

Two years ago a written test dis
closed the fact that not single child
in the public schools Of this city knew
the words Of the "sAr spangled Ban
ner." As very few adults know them
either, the discovery did not cause as
much Of sensation as those who
made Il evidently anticipated. The
whole theory Of public school educa-
ton now promises, however, to come
In for severe investigation, Mar
garet Doolittle, a teacher here, has
compiled a series Of answers to exam
ination questions Of which some Of the
most astonishing appear ID Appleton's
Magazine, While the answers are ID
dierous the problem which they pre-
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

More people are taking Foley's Kid
ney Remedy every year. II is con
sidered to be the most effective rem
edy for kidney and bladder troubles
that medical science can devise.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1908-12-22

FoIey's Kidney Remedy c0rFcesH
irregularities, builds lip worn ouk
tissues and restores lost vitality If
will make you feel we'll and IooI
ven r. r. Laurin. owl Drug Store