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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

When we decided to close out the R. E. Wells Piano Company's stock in ten days sale we realized that to sell so many pianos in such a short time there could be no half-heartsd re- duction in prices. that the value must be there. the money-saving so sppar- ent that every doubt would be re- moved.
 Of course. we relied greatly on the well known high character of the pianos to greatly assist us in this un- dertaking. We had every reason to believe that as soon as the people realized that they could really buy these fine makes ct such ridiculously low prices and on such easy terms. they would quickly take advantage of the opportunity.
 If the first two days selling is any indication of the result of this sale then we can Safely predict that every instrument will be taken long before the ten days expire.
 The buyers were here Friday and Saturday in crowds and throngs. from city. town, village and country. eager to secure an instrument at such q de- cided advantage.
 Now there were about 100 of these great bargains in all at the beginning of the sale. including new uprigh; and Erands. new and used organs. Fri- day and Saturday. the first two days of the sale, this number was reduced to eight-eight, so you can see how long these great bargains will remain here.
 We are going to close them out every one of them, at prices that will never again be approached In thls or any other State. We know there are not really enough of them to so around. so the important thing for you to do, dear reader. is to get to this sale at your earliest convenience.
 Don't delay a single day.
 If you want a plano at the biggest bargain ever offered you in quality. price and terms. we say to you In all esrnsstness, come to this sale.
 Your favorIte piano awaits you.
 Cut in price about half.
 On terms to suit.
 Stool and scarf free.
 Uprights at S127.
 Uprights reduced to s112.
 Uprights cut down to $l2S.
 Uprights fairly slaughtered in price at $1ss. sI4s and $IsS.
 Beautiful uprights, thoroughly relia-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
srIr.r. rHEY COME.

Spanish Mackerel, Fresh and Salt wafer Trout Pompano. Snapper; Eggs Chickens and Butter; Crabs and Oys- ters daily. Celery (Kalamazool. We offer special prices to the trade ho- +els restaurants ana boarding houses country merchants. Phone 266.
 We solicit your patronage. Prompt delivery. kind treatment to all.
 TATUM & ROBINSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
Changing Australian Speech. gdney lNeW South Walesl Mall

Dy UIISy N4NN" OUuIH WaIebJ MAIL
 The rapproachement between our selves and the Americans will certain ly have one effect. We shall find our language enriched by new words and our pronunciation of old words under go revision Already our speech is leaving our chest and mounting to our head, and in a little while we'll he able to do most of our talking with our lips closed as well as the most facile abolished as an arrestiVe, and we're beginning to guess" with the best of them. For a while the American Ac- cent Is bound to have as great a vogue in conversation as have the stars and stripes in decorative schemes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
Reeiatration in Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. Ohio. Oct. 17.-All regis trations records of cincinnati for three days were beaten with a total of S0.- 636 as against 70.144 last year and 74.- PTS in 1904. This shows a gain over the first three days of the last presl- dential registration of 5o,32S. Today is the last day for voters to register
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
BULBs.

Plant all kinds of bulbs now for early blooms. Call at our store 100 Dexter Ave-, or send for price list and full information.
 Phone 200 ROsemOnt Gardens
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
Surely This Is the Time to Buy Your Piano It is the oppo tunity of Lifetime. Come Early and Make Selection. Open Evenings,
 Ill Dexter Ave-

bic and guaranteed in every way. choice of three makes, latest styles, Wells Piano Companys prices were s32s on these. our price only sl7s.
 For cash or payments to suit
 ssSO UPRIGHTS AT slss.
 These are elegant styles. in EngIish oak cases. carved panels. exceptionally responsive action, pushed tuning pins extra heavy metal frames. full. sweet tone. The Wells Piano Company prices these instruments at S3So. Our sale price Is only sfs7. and you buy them on terms to suit.
 Other ss5o upright. same styles ana makes as above except these are in fine mahogany cases. choice at only s1ss and on terms to suit.
 90e5 COLONIAL UPRIGHTs, s718.
 Here are two exceptional bargains. Two of this same style were taken yesterday. They are in best mahogany casing. one of the best makes, and sold always at Sss5. We are closing them out at sslS. on terms of payment to suit.
 Two aS7B English oak uprights 50 at only s3ss. These pianos will surs- Iy please you. one of the good makes and are fresh from the factory. Your choice at only $236. on terms to suit.
 Two ss76 French walnut uprights at SPAS.
 Five of the best and highest grades uprights ever brought to this country. two in walnut, the others in mahogany, choice Of two makes, latest styles. worth and sell the world over at s4oo. Your choice at s3ss.
 And then there are a number of ths very best and most expensive cased uprights, in a variety of styles, make and finishes, pianos whose names are household words. that are going at the same great cut in prices. These pianos retail everywhere at s4s5. 3GBa. $500 to $500. They are here marked down to only ss7s. sss7. s2sS. ss1s. ssss. Sa43. and slightly higher for the more elaborate styles.
 NEW ORGANS.
 Why not buy the children a good organ? We are almost giving them away. They are marked down to sas. a4s, tS2. etc, for new ones. Terms sa to tS monthly.
 OPEN EVENINGS.
 Visit the sale in the evening if mere Store open until g ?. n., Ill Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

Hear Rfcci's Famous Concert Band at VandlVer Park this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
ASSESSMENTS SHOW GROWTH Slight Increase in State
 Valuations. IN 62 COUNTIES $22,8O4,597 This is Estimated Increase Over Assessments for 1907-0S. As the Tangible Assessments are s1,eSs,ss7 short, Net Total Inc
 creases Estimated at
 e24ysz4s7O0.

With the exception of five of the sixty-seven counties of the State, Chief Clerk Brooks Smith, of the State 4Au- ditor's Office, got together the total assessments of property in Alabama Saturday and showed that there is a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
steeI Workers in RiOt.

Turin. Oct. 17.-There was riotlng here today on the part of the striking steel workers. Troops had to be called out to restore order. They fired on the mob and killed three men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18
Many Eager Buyers Attended the Sale the First Day. They Game From Far and Near and the Bargains
 Are Being Snapped Up
The High Quality of the Pianos the Great Gut in Prices and Extremely Easy Terms Offered is the Magnet
 That Draws the Throngs to the sae

$25 Pianos Going s12 $500 Pianos s15s sS25 Pianos at $176; s4OO Pianos at SPAS and up to s45O,
 $500 and $55O Pianos at $27S $2s6 $S12, $3S7, Etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

Get Here Early You Would Participate in the Feast That Will be Spread for Piano Buyers. Out of Town People Should Write Phone of Tele-
 graph Us at Once Store Open
 Evenings. Ill Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

bic and guaranteed in every way. choice of three makes, latest styles, Wells Piano company's prices were S325 on these. our price only el7s.
 For cash or payments to suit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-18

that he H looking daily the eremaning re
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
Letters from Prominent Physicians
addressed to ChaS. n. Fletcher.

J. Chicago. Castorih
children"
frequently
for children"
medicine valuable
beneficial for children Casoa deserves the highest
find It in
children
Castoria o
DR.. J. w. Allen of
practice
found It
DR.. C. H. Cdden. Of St .
tioner with
excellent
Dr.. Benner. Philadelphia your
effect fully . safe
Dr. A Kansas City
children
and hany complaints
Dr. Macisy Of BROOKLYN. T. Z consider
excellent children
the remedy
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
Feeding the stock.

The victim OF the following story.
told In Mrs Henry w. Coles a
Lady's Tour Around Monte Rosa"
was possessed of a keen sense Of
humor. Otherwise his dignity might
have been rufied by the unconscious
revelation which came to his ears.
In the course OF Mrs. Coles trav-
els she met Rev. Robert Montgomery.
the poet. who told her an incident Of
his early career in the pulpit When
he was first admitted to holy orders
ne was appointed curate in a rural
Scotch district. and lodged In the
house Of a small tenant farmer.
Notwithstanding his once Of
clergyman. the family did not appear
to held their boarder in high venera-
ton. for one day he heard the woman
servant call out to her mistress:
Missis. shall I feed the pigs FIRST.
or gle the mon his dinnerr youths
Companion.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

~ local applications. - they cannot reach the die
eased portion Of the ear. There fs ony way "a
Deafness and that IL BY remedies
Deafness 10 caused By su innamed condition Of the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian Tube. when this
tube 10 in6amed you have rumbiing sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when Il entirely closed Deaf
Il the and uniess tho inna alton be
taken out and this tube restored 70 fs normal eond
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever: nine cases
out Of ten caused By csfsrrh which. fs nothiaa
but an indsmed condition OF the mucous surfaces
We viii give One Hundred DolIsrs for any case Of
By Hairs Catarrh Cure. send for circulars. free.
v. J. CHENEY CO.. Toledo. o
Sold By Druggists. 5sc.
Take Asiis Family Pills for constipation
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

Since the day on which Miriam sang
her song of triumph over the destruc-
tion of the hosts Of the Egyptians. and
thus gave expression to the first hymn
of which we have any record. myriads
of sacred songs have been penned by
devout men and women-songs that
are sung wherever people meet to
worship and praise the King of Glory.
But while hymns and psalms Of
praise stretch far back across the cen
turtles. one department Of 1t is of COM
paratively recent origin. Gospel song
fs>a modern institution. and America Is
its birthplace and its home.
No one, l suppose. would venture to
assert that American hymnology con-
tains anything to be compared with
the masterpieces OF English collec-
tions, and yet, when we come to the
field of Gospel songs. the American
writer's have 1t all practically to them
selves. The explanation of this may
lie in the fact that while those in
England have been fed and nurtured
on stately and majestic hymns, Amer
leans have been trained in the use of
Gospel songs and have thus become
more accustomed to them. Whatever
the. cause. however. the fact remains
that Americans have taught England
most OF the Gospel songs with which
she is familiar
Ira d. Sankey was little else than a
singer. but he composed one or two
pieces that we're deservedly popula.;.
and will always be indissolubly asso-
ciated with his name. Among his
earliest efforts at composition was his
air to Yet there is room," the words
of which were written by Rev. Dr.
Horatius Bonar. They were written.
too. at Sankey's request He had
been singing Tennyson's great poem:
Late, late. so late, and dark the night
and chill" at the mission meetings in
England: but the owners OF the
copyright would not permit him to use
1t in his collection of hymns There
upon he asked DIR. Bonar to write
words that would cover the same
ground, and Yet there is room" was
the result Other melodies have been
put to the same words by other COM
posers. but Sankey's air holds its own
place in the affections of the ma
jority.
One of the most popular composers
was James McGranahan, the success
or of that sweet singer. p P. Bliss
who, with his wife. was killed in a
railway accident-as the colleague OF
Maj. Whittle. McGranahan was a pro-
life writer, and his work is Of a very
high standard. Are you coming
home to-night?" the words of which
were written by a young lady in Scot
land. possesses a strength OF appeal
which sinners find hard to resist, and
has been used with striking blessing
in every part of the world. Among
his other successful compositions may
be mentioned Christ receiveth sinful
men," There shall be showers OF
blessings" Thy = God reigneth,"
"Come," Banner of the cross" and
I'll stand by till the morning" The
words Of this last hymn were written
by Bliss.
But while these writer's have been
mentioned. the purpose of this article
is more with the men who are hard
at work to-day, and who have the ear
of the whole English-speaking world.
Among these l mention. first of all.
George C. Stebbins, who has been
steady and a consistent writer for
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

years. hCn thC OutBut VI oolit
others is considered. Mr.. Stebbins can.
not be regarded as prolific. but all his
work is OF high merit. and his stand
ard is perhaps higher than that OF
any of his contemporaries. Ever in
his mind is the aim to direct the
thoughts of the people more to the
message of the music than to the
music itself.
Unique among the hymn-writers OF
the present day is DIR. ID. b. Towner
the head Of the musical department of
the far-famed Moody Bible Institute in
Chicago. He is unique in this re-
spect. that he is doing a work to
which there is no parallel either in
this country or England. He IL a
singer. a teacher. and a composer
Every day OF the year men pass
through his hands as they prepare for
their life work-the singing of the
Gospel with the fixed aim OF winning
souls. He trains them to take their
place in church and mission work as
accomplished leaders of praise. and.
besides that, he gives instruction in
composing. showing how to write
hymns on a scientific basis. Some of
his former pupils are to-day among the
best writers OF Gospel music. DIR.
Towner is undoubtedly the greatest
teacher OF Gospel music in the world.
and as teacher OF teachers he is ac-
complishing a work the vastness of
which cannot be overestimated. .
The author of the world-famed
GLORY Song" Mr. Charles II. Gabriel.
is one OF Americas most prolific
writers. He has not to look around
FOR words; he is poet as well as a
musician, and thus between the words
and their musical setting there is a
sympathy that adds materially to
their charm Mr.. Gabriel has a won
derful faculty for picture-drawing. His
rich imagination enables him to make
every line vivid and real. He grasps
a phrase that gets the attention of
the people. and this he works out into
chorus. His melodies are easy to
carry in the head. / have heard many
a musician speak in disparaging terms
of the GLORY Song" but yet there is
something In that wonderful hymn
that defies analysis.
Another writer whose methods close
- AtcthiDiC thooC VI MI ndDTIeI-In9
two men. in fact, are like brothers-,
is Prof +. o. Excel. He, too. is a
singer, and he can write both words
and music. He has written and edit
ed many Sunday school books. and has
published many anthems for church
choirs. No man knows better than
Mr.. Excel what to give to the pub
lie. He studies their wants and pro-
vides them with what they like to
have. Equally alert is he in getting
ideas for his hymns. A phrase in a
sermon or a remark In a conversation
sometimes forms peg on which to
hang a sacred song.
There are numerous other writer's
in America who are producing excel
lent work. but Of these mention can
not here be made. Peter b. Bilhorn.
however. deserves to De noticed. He
is the composer OF blessed Jesus,
keep me white" Il will sing the won
drous story" Holy Spirit come in,"
and "The best friend to have is
Jesus" all Of which have met with
kindly appreciation.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
The Little Things.

"You shouldn't" the doctor ad-
vised. permit yourself to be worried
by little things"
Good heavens" replied the pa
tient. II wouldn't II could help It.
but how is a man who has married
a widow with six children going to
get around IT."
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
In . Pinch, use ALIENS FooT-EAsE,

A powder. II cures painfuI, smart-
ing. nervous feet and ingrowing nails.
It's the greatest comfort discovery Of
the age. Makes new shoes easy. A
certain cure for sweating feet Sold
by all Druggists. 25c. Accept no sub
stitute. Trial package. FREE. Ad-
dress A. 8. Olmsted. Le Roy. N. Y.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

It's when a man gets on top that
he can write his name at the bottom
OF check.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

Mra Windows seothisg syrup.
Fer children tsethns softens the Hurus. reduces -
aanmstion aiiays pain. curss vind coir nc botsae
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

Wise women get their rights without
talking about them.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

Man falls to make his place good
in the world unless he adds something
= the common wealth.-Emerson-
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
Honorable Youth.

Here. you. sir" cried Miss Roxiey's
angry papa. how dare you show your
face here again."
"Well." replied young Nervey. Il
might have worn n mask. of course.
but that would have been deceitfui."
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

Reoine not; the disappoIntments OF
to-day often prove the blessings OF to-
morrow.-Thomas Kempis.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05

~ You Have Common Sore Eyes,
il lines blur or run together, you need
PETTITS EYE SALVE. 25c. All drug
gists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, n. Y.
The newspaper., 1908-06-05
Don't Poison Baby.

FORTY YEARS AGO almost every mother thought her child must have
PAREG0RIC audanum make sleep These drugs will produce
Sleep and FEW DROPS TOO MANY will produce the SLEEP FROM WHICH
THERE Is NO WAKING Many children who have been killed
whose health has been ruined for life by ago lauanum and morphine % each
Of which narcotic product Of opium Druggists prohibited from selling
either the narcotics named children all anybody without labelling
them poison" The definition Of narcotic" uch relieves
deo Thetaste smell fmed containing opium
and sold under the names Of Drops Cordia Soothing Syrup ETC. You
should not permit any medicine be given your children without you
your physician of composed CASTORA DOES NOT CON-
TAIN NARCOTICS, if it bears the signature Of Chas a Fletcher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-01

Nr. J. ID. Micks. tiine. keeper gor Road
Contractor j. l.. Frazer. with his family.
ma moved from Spotsylvauia To-
Orange % live. Miss Annie Keim. Of
trederieksburs, Is q guest at sunny
SIDE. Miss Alice Gordon. II Fred
erlck Sourg, = "a guest at Col. &. y. Mad
du1 = tine new residence. . Mrs. q. :
Hunter. Sr.. aud little son. Master Chas
Sidney Hunter. Jr.. 20 ffederick~ burg
ar guests 81 the foriuer r. gran lmother.
Mrs. Sarah VI. oodwin.-Orange
Observer.
Sarah Torture. eolOred. died IN Wash
inStou Saturday OF typhoid fever. aged
- years. The remains were brought
here Monday aud taken 20 her former
home, IN Caroline. for interment at Mt
Dew Baptist church. colored.
Misses Lucie T. and Matte A. Tan.ill.
Cora Lee and Annie Taylor Cole have re-
turned from "A delightful stay %; two
weeks AZ Coventry Spotsylvania county.
Mr.. W. y Blake LEFT on business trim
Monday. after stay Of one week with
his family.
Mr.. A. =. Scott, OF Cope Charles. Is
spending Il few days with friends In the
c.tv.
Mr VILE j. Cox has accepted a posi-
ton 81 ith the shoe firm Of Wallace 4 Co.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-01
DEATH OF MRS. JULIA JONES

King George Co. Va. AuS. %.
Mrs. Julia Jones. widow of thu. late
James Jones. % King Gaorg.. died at the
home OF her daughter. in the lower part
on this county, on Tursdav. and the in
terment was made ia the family bury ing
ground today In the presence of many
sortowing relatives and friends The
deceased, who was Miss Julia Potts
was born aud reared in King George.
she was the youngest daughter of Mr.
and Nrs.P ott-. OF Pharsa.i IA. and rs . girl
was lovely and much admired She was
twice merrirc; her first husband being
r. Asbury Dlshma1. OF King George
who died leaving nor with Two little
daughters 4 few years later she
married Mr.. James + Jones. OF Ids cuun-
y, who di.n after o few years - welded
Ne By this mersisgo he hi three
lovely daughters. ali ~ whom married
Her Oldest daughter. Mrs Jlrstelia.
died at her home in Washingt "a about
thru years ago. Her other daughters
are Mrs. l-Gec Arnold. OF Washington:
Mrs F.W. Pas ne. Jr. Mrs. Ali, Spilman
aud Mrs. Calvin Norris. all cf King
Gsorgr
Mrs. Jones was "A member 81 Union
Methodist church, and her funeral was
conducted 10y her paseOr. Rev. K. G..
james She was sixty wears old aud is
survived boy one sister. Miss Ssreh Potts.
aud eleven grandchildren. Mrs Jones
was on aunt OF Mrs Isador Ravner. wife
OF senator kayGer. OF Maryland. and of
Mr.. Charles Bsvnr. II King George.
whose mother WIS Miss Frances Posts.
of thr county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-01
WHARTON GROYE CAMP CLOSES

wharton Grove campmeetir On tn.
ksppahannoci. ia Lancaster county
closed Monday, August 81 Tie several
Gays ram interior -ed with the 10 DAYS
ehcaM pment To some extent but Tn.
meeting was success An immense
crowd was on the grounds SUNDAY.
Ihere = some talk of adding n chan
tnugu8 10 the regular camp ground ..f.
cises, which would not only prclon- me
stay OF tn pe)Tls Oh the ground hur
add great interest and enjoyment
Rev r. ". Clayb-ook. OF kim lex.
who was The Orgauiz Of the " .-ton
Grove camp gr1und. has been L ,.ant
every year. this being the 10Th aar n.
marriages al the affairs which rertsin ",
the welfare aud comfort Of Ii. psop',.
while d.. II NJ Wharton loos- alter tho
service 80 rhe tabernacle.
Or. {. g. Dhworth. Of Augusta On n
si~ted DIR. Wharton in ihe pr,achinp
Many Others made addresses.
About LOO persons came one day on
steamers Hampton and Molj,ck from
Norinik, Smt hdeld, Newport News and
Old Point
At one time six steamers wtrs at the
wharf at one time. Also hundreds Of
gasoline boats, some large and some
small. extending from Ia. pisr-hsad To
the shore; while canoes sloop.. hug.yes.
-chooners. etc were anchored of shore.
len sail boats belonging 60 the HAMPTON
Roads Yacht Club were In the fleet
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1908-09-01
INTERESTING VOLUME


A. courtesy to Mayo Thomas y
Wallace the Librarian OF thss Pennsyl-
yania state Library has sent to the
Mayor the bound Valley Forge Orderly
Fook ~ Gen. Geo. Weldon. MnVor Wa
iare hNNlnis. ia rre-pcudeuce. rxpre--s,.i
a de-irr O. inspect the book
III" h1OS = printed from the original
manuscript and the edition WAS limited
To 25J copies
ten. Weldon was born in Fredericks.
burg In 1870 and died here in 1870 At
the beginning OF fGe war IT the gevolu-
ton he Was keeper of Ia. Kisin, Sun
Aavern- The orderly book covers the
campaign OF lI11 and l77S.
Weldon WAS Lieut.. Col Of the Virginia
regiment He was promoted To Briga-
der General Feb. %, lTTT. and was AZ
the surrender of CORVALLIS a. York
town IN 1881.
ne book contains many famiii n Fred
sricksburg names. notably Col Gus
tavus Brown MRllace> who Il . great
uncle OF Mayor Wallace and Judge A.
". Wallace; Lewis viii p of th" Orange
family. and Gen Woodiord. thu greng
grandfather Of Ex-MayOr NJ. G. Willis
and superintendent Of schools h +
Wills. Ii Is exceedingly interest ng and
can be seen by calling upon Clerk of
Court A. y. Yates. in whose Keeping
Mayor Wallace has committed the book
until be- Is ready to return Il 70 tie Penn
sylvania Library