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Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

Nothing can exceed the wonderful mechan-
ism by which the folds of the serpent, un-
aided by the eye, are used to get the victim
into an attitude convenient for swallowing
for instance, in dealing with the outstretehed
wings of duck. Indeed, when very hun
CRY, python can. tackle three birds at
once, holding one in his mouth and two
more in his coils So far from being petri-
fed with horror, as the legend has it, the vic
Tins appears absolutely Indifferent to the
snake until it is SEIZED and then there is
small time for reflection. Rabbits have actu-
ally been seen to nibble at the monster which
was about to devour them. and an enterpris
ing rat once bit piece out Of a python which
was in a lethargie condition.
Again, the stories of constructors covering
their prey with saliva before swallowing
them must be rejected. No doubt saliva flows
freely during the process, but mere glance
at the reptiles slender tongue demonstrates
how untitled it is for its supposed office.
1t is, at least, certain that pythons do not
go through the saliva operation in captivity,
and it is unlikely that any spectator has had
the opportunity, as well as nerve, to, scien-
ti6cally note the performance of a python in
his native wilds.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

"A fitting occasion-Trying on new clothes.
1t is the weL-digger who has to get down
to business.
Crosses that are easy to bear-The xx's
on bank notes.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
FOR AN IDLE MOMENT

Can bad bookkeeper be called an expert
at ledger de main?
New clock-"You strike me as being pret-
ty old"
Old clock-aYes, have the mark of time
on my face"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

WAW interesting IactS coucSihhS t.iS -
kd4A& its Of the reticulated-that is, hav-
ing skin bearing the appearance OF a net
python, which he claims to be much ms
understood reptile.
There are two kinds of constructing, non
poisonous snakes which are found IN ASA;
The reticulated python is an inhabltant 9l
tbe Malay countries. The other, species is
the rock snake of India and Ceyion. They
are generally akin to the boas Ct south Amer nat
lea; but, whereas it is a disputed point point
whether boas lay eggs or produce their young
alive. pythons are undoubtedly oviparous
There was a famous python in the Jardin
des Pantes, which actually nds Matched O. brood @
~ Young ones in the year 1S41. after. lying
on fifteen eggs, which she had collected in
conical col pile, for about eight weeks.
It is more than probable that most of the
"snake stories" which are told against the
python are gross libels on its character. It
rarely attacks human beings; and though
there is an authenticated case of python
having killed Malay, he is supposed to have
~given himself away" by going to sleep on
che bench.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22
CHAPTER VI.
A COLLISION

EY HERE, do you see them three dead
trees that look as if they had been
burned standin' jest in front Of
them two houses over there on the
Kentucky side of the 1iver2n asked
Los Angeles herald., 1908-03-22

EvWN English naturalist, who has made
AV specoal study Of snakes, gives some
HV interesting facts concerning the hab-
n4zaAdA its of the reticulated-that is, nav
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
tcont,nued from Page Three,

fcontinued from Page ThreeJ
 Mrs. J. E. Bowman has gone to Geor- 7 giana to visit relatives.
 MT and Mrs Nose scheuer. M and Mrs. Henry Scheuer, of Euiauis rs gre Visiting their parents. MT. ana MIs. B. Woir. at their home on Ferry Street.
 Judge and Mrs. J. K Tyson, son, ard turn next Thursday from nnsns Asopss sss summer.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. sparkes and fam iiv win leave Monday for Birmingham where they go to reside.
 Mss Eula Atkinson who has the position of teaching at Mathews IS spending several days with her parents Mir. and Mrs. Q. F Atkinson.
 Mrs Henry y. wsodr.s Sss .,.s.r has Mr! soTHs W s9 Taylor. Mrs. !. D.. Euans and Miss sara Evans have returned from visit to friends ip .GreenWille.
 Miss Floy Smith has returned home after a. visit to friends and relatives in opelika.
 Miss Henrietta Greer of Beaumont. Texas. who Is, the guest of Miss Taylor and Mrs. c. H. BeaIe, on s. Perry
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
CLUB MEN ARE FINED
JUDGE HowzE SENTENCES PRe-
 HIBITION vIOLATORs.
Birmingham Men Take Appeal to su- preme Court From Deefsfsn
 And VIII Contest The

Birmingham. Sept, 2e-(Speciai1-- Judge Howze in the criminal court to- day imposed a fine of Si00 each and sentenced each of the defendants to three months hard labor on W. D. Buff ford. Daniel Ryan and Thomas Daven- port. who were charged with violating the prohibition law. An appeal has been taken to the Supreme Court.
 The men were arrested in q raid made on the Union Club, one of the clubs which conducted q buffet The defendants denied that they had any thing to do with the club further than being members
 They were first tried In the police court where Judge Feagin fined them s250 each. Three negroes, Cy HOuss. will Green and Dan Harris. who were arrested at the same time tho raid on the Union Club was made and were fined In the police court, were dfschar- ged by Judge Howze who decided that the negroes had no reason 10 believe or to know that the law was being
 The raid made on the Union Club last March was one of the most sensa tlonal of all the raids that have been made since the prohibition law has been in effect in Jefferson County
 Officers of the Law and Order League accompanied the Deputy Nj Goodaii and F. M Jackson. known throughout the state, being in the num-
 The decision of Judge Howze caused quite a sensation today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
FIRE AT PRATT CITY.

Home of J. F. Lncev [. TotaI Loss.
 Birmingham. Sept. 7s.-(special. )--- Mayor J. E. Lacey. of Pratt City. lost his house and about all his furniture by fire during Friday night It is be- Iieved that the house was set on fire.
 The Ire was discovered about s:so saturday morning. the blaze starting in the lattice work and weather boarding on each side of the chimney at the south end of the house. There had been no Ire in the room In ouite while.
 The family was sleeping In the room that first caught and was alarmed by the roaring of the blaze. Mrs. Lacey ana child were carried to the home of Mir F, M. Lacey
 The piano was taken out badly dam aged ana a few pieces of furniture were saved
 II is estimated that the Insurance carried will about cover the loss on furniture.
 Al fine horse was burned and bruised in settiWg out. --,
 The loss is estimated at several thousand dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
coLUMBIANA MEETING.
PresehinE of Mir. Porter Draws Large
 Congregations.

PresehInE of Mir. Porter Draws Large
 Congregations.
 Columbiana. Sept. 26.-(Special)-- The pfotracted meeting which has hean in progress at the Baptist church In this city since last Sunday. is the most successful and encouraging of q " held here for many years.
 Evangelist Porter of Roanoke has been doing the preaching. Much inter est vas manifested from the beEinn- ing. Very large congregations greet ed the preachers at every service Be- tween forty and fifty have joined the
 The meeting took on early the fea lures of a union meeting. and when t..e doors of the church are opened for membership. the pastors of the Metho- dist and Presbyterian churches are reau ,tad to present themselves at the altar for the purpose of receiving any who may wish to join those churches.
 Several have siEnified their intent Jon oF becoming members of thoRs churches by giving the pastors their hands The city Is stirred as 1t has not been for years.
 Mir. Porter is a minister of more than ordinary force and eloqusnce.
 Many of the Jewish persons of the city are attending the services. and manifesting an interest in the meet ing
 Cotton. is being brought to the city now in abundonce. and is bringing a good price.
 The lawyers are busy preparing for circuit court. which eonvsnes Monday oetcher 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
Program and Prizes
 For Big Horse ShouU

i've gaits: first, walk: second, trot; third, rack; fourth. canter; hfth. fox ..et % or su9aing a,n ,s,ah walk. .,s First pr'1e Class 4---stmIllon shown In Harness
 Alabama Owned.
 s. Stallion to be shown to appro- priate vehicle. and judged by general ners: First prize, s4O: second. s2o; Glass 5--Ltght Harness Herse--Mont-
 soInery Owned. Q. Stallion, mare or geldtng, driven by owner; judged for soundness. speed, manners. action and general appear ance of harness and vehicle. First prize $30; second. SEQ: third. slo.
 Third Night. Friday. Oct. a, 1908.
 CInss I-Light Harness Horses. four wheeled vehicle, Judged by sound ness. speed manners, action and gen. second. SEQ, third. s1h.
 CIass2.--Gaited Saddle Horse.
 IL Best gaiteJ saddle horse ridden by lady Judged for general appear ance. gaits and manners. five gaits. First prize s2S; second prize sfb. third
 Glass 3.--Haruess Horse.
 12. Best harness horse. stallion. mare or gelding. driven by gentleman accompanied by lady: judged tor test appearances. harness. rig. and couple l; horse judged for speed. soundness. manners and action. First prize. $50; second prize. s3o, third prize. S?o
 Glass 4--Gaited saddle Horse.
 IS. Best gaited saddle horse. stall lion mare or geiding. ridden by stn- tleman horse to count fifty per cent. rider fifty per cent--five gaits; lst, walk; 2nd, trot; 3rd. canter; 4th. rack; 5th, fox trot, or running walk. First prize s25; second prize. SIS: third prize. $1o
 Class 5---Model Ring.
 IA. Best stallion, owned h Alabama, to be shown to halter; judged Tor soundness, conformation. general ap- pearance and breeding purpose. First prize. $40; second prize, s2SI third prize. s15.
 Important changes in the racing pro- gram were made yesterday, whereby the 2:l0 trot was made for free Tor all trot There were also added three run- ming races one Monday. a-4 n,.lns best tive and three heat; purse sl50. On Friday. 3-i mile best two and three heat; purse. si6o saturday. one mile dash handicap; purse $200. Race en- frances closes october 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

From day to day interest in the horse show that will be part of the State Fair Is 1rowtpE and loca. entries are being groomed and trained for all they are are flying at the fences. Jumpers are heinz taken over the bars until their souls are weary. and harness animals are being put through their paces for Bssidss a string of local animals. the management Is concluding arrange ments with owners of some of the fin- est animals known to the tan bark and Montgomery Is promised a rare treat in the events thai will be pulled of under the electric lights at Van diver Park. Bids for boxes at the show are coming in fast. and the en- tertainment promises to be q society program foIlows.
 First Night-- Monday. October 1e. 1908.
 Class 1-Likht Harness Horses.
 1. Mare, stallion or gelding, shown by their style. action. speed and sound 1. ness, First prize $50; second SEQ. third
 Cla.. s--Combination Her.es.
 2. Stallion. mare or Reldtng. to be shown first In harness and then under saddle: judged for soundness. conform ation. manners. gaits. must show nve eaits; first. walk: second. trot; third. running walk. First prize s25. second si5, third $to.
 Glass 3--Doubie Team.
 5. Double team driven bv gentle- man accompanied by lady. judged for style action, speed and manners, match ed or cross matched. First prize $40, second s2s, third SIS.
 Cinss 4--Combined Pony.
 {. Pony shown in harness. driven by girl or boy under IS; also shown under saddle. First prize s25. second SIS, third sio . ..o, second Might, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1908.
 Glass I--Double Team.
 5. Double team. harness and rig. appearance and driving to count 30 per cent. conformation, action, speed and soundness count for 50 per cent; to De driven by gentleman accompanied sSy s5Sy i,y Lady. First prize, sso'' second 'S0'
 Class 2--Lady Driver.
 four wheeled vehicle: horse to be iudged by soundness, action. speed and the ability of lady to asive' nnS r,pst cut glass vase. yalss sio' third. fine
 Class s--Gsaited saddle Horses.
 I. Stallion, mare or gelding. to show
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
THE PASSING THRoNc
Go.ain af RaIlroads.

The Railroad Commission of Missis- siopf has made Gulfport every olt ss big or important a place commercially as Mobile or New Orleans and the rall- roads in that section of the country don't uke 1t. The New orleans Itines Democrat says: N . by inc southern trunk lines operating In Mississippi to the ruling made ny the Mississippi Railroad Commission whiei, seeks to place Gulfport on parity with New Orleans and, Mobile on the question Of rates of cotton ana cotton -seed products. RepresentatiVes of all the lines were present at the ses- sion of the commission which adjourn : ed wednesday. night at Jackson. and did their best to stop the enactment of the! Gulfport rule. They said that their arguments were futile, and It seemed to them that the whole matter was cut and dried before the session commenced.
 .aThe rule is that Guifport must have the same rate as the lowest figure quoted, on either Mobile or New oI- leans for cotton or cotton seed pro ducts movement. The railroad men take this to mean that all their local rates in Mississippi must be reInodeled to conform to a joint tariff with the Gulf and Ship Island line. Thus they fear that movements of cotton origi- nating at points in Mississippi must have the same rate out of Gulfport as the lowest rate quoted out of Mo- bile or New Orleans Hitherto the GuIfport rate has been calculated on local basis and was higher than that 10 either of the other ports.
 'aThe Illinois Central officials say that this rule will make investments of millions in, wharves and terminals almost useless, so far as the movement of Mississippi cotton is concerned They will probably fight the rule through all the courts. The other lines are just as much opposed to 1t. but 1t is stated that 1t will not affect them SO much, as the Illinois Central lines. for in a measure. they will be forced to turn over their cotton at Jackson to the Gulf and Ship Island and let it be taken to Gulfport. It is alleged that thousands of bales would be di- vertAd from New Orleans If this step was followed
 "A, rehearing on the ruling will be demanded and the trunk lines will try to prove that the plan cannot be car ried into execution"
 superintendent H. 3. Grimshaw. of the Senboard Air Line. spent the day in the city yesterday. coming down from Birmingham. where he had been look ink over the terminals of the company at that place. He says that while business is improving it will probably be a long time before 1t gets back to where 1t was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
r,,.. sof. Drink Man s7n.

Birniingharn, Sept, zb-tSpeclaIJ--- - fudge N. B. Feagin. in the police court of Birmingham. gave over the after noon today to hearing alleged viola tons of the prohibition law.
 rrbaries cruce, who was employed at inc st. Nicholas hotel soft drink stand. He was found guilty and fined SIS.
 A number of postponed cases were An inc docket Appeals are being taken in the police court just as nuickIy as the fines are imposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
HOPES ARE HELD OUT FOR
 RECOVERY OF MIR. LANIER

A late report from the bedside of Mfr. Clifford A. Lanier pronounces his eos- dition more favorable than that of the night previous, when he arrived home from Asbury Park, where he has been spending the summer in the hope of regaining his health
 Mir. Lanier left Montgomery during the early part of the summer for Asbury Park. while sick man. in the hopes that the cooler climate of the northern seashore would be of great benefit to his health. While in Asbury his health became worse instead of better. and he arrived in Montgomery on Friday night ina serious condition.
 His physicians announced last night that his condition had greatly improved since his arrival. and hold out the hope that he will steadily improve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
READY FOR CENSUS.
General Gathering of All Interested in
 Religious Census for October s.

General Gathering of All Interested in
 meeting of all the district mana gers. city pastors and superintendents ts will be held this afternoon at 3:a0 o'clock at the Young Mems Christian Association for further discussion and conference upon the proposed religious census of the city to be taken on Octo- Der under the auspices of the Mont ciation.
 This movement, recommended by the late County Sunday School Association list Church, is attracting much notice among sunday School workers of the city, and 1t IS hoped that the meeting this afternoon, will be we'll attended school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

About fifty officers in the army in the South will gather in Birmingham on this occasion. Several of the church. es in the city will lend aid towards making the congress a success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
T,ourreuu of saIvation Armv,

Birmingham, Sept. 2s.--(Special. )-- The salvation Army will hold South ern Congress in Birmingham october 10.12. Brigadier Stanyon, of New York, will lead the meeting with Major and Mrs. White of Atlanta assisting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
EYALL FOR SECRETARY.
Newupaper Man to Serve BirmlnEham's
 Kaw MaY0P

Birmingham. Sept. 2s.--(special. J. It was positively announced today that IT. s. Ryall, q former newspaper man of the city, will be private secretary to Capt. Frank P. o'Brien when the latter becomes Mayor of the city in
 MT. Ryall was at ono time connect ed with The Age Herald and then went into the printing business for himself. He is we'll known throughout the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
Irnnn Returninr I

Upon Returning Home from your summer trip have your baggage nut into first class shape at once It lasts longer. looks better and Gilbert Trunk Co. 2is Dexter Ave.
 -aAV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Four undeveioped cases of diphthe- ria were found and the pupils taken from the schools; two cases of scabbes two cases of supurating air. one case of conjunctivitis and one case of chick enpox. Besides these several children were sent to their home to await sus- ,pieious development
 This is the nrst time that such in- vestigations have been made at the beginning Of the school term. the obs jeet being to prevent any spread Of disease among the children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
rnnn nrcIrAI

Tn. faculty of the Hammond schooi of Music and Dramatic Art will stve q rieht. Oct. Ist beginning at o'clock, at the studio, 50f Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
Relatives Who Survive Mrs. Nettis Holt.

HeInfiVes Who SuFVfve Mrs. NettI0 Holt.
 Mrs. Nettie Holt, whose death is an- nounced in another place in today's Ad- vertiser, in addition to her son and two daughters, Is survived by two brothers NJ. Gaines. HaEerstown. Md: Dr. Jas. H. Gaines. of the U. s. Navy: Mrs. John L. Long. of Kentucky; Mrs. Geo. A. Shoot pf Texas. and Mrs. James Crawford of Ohio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

All Syrup. used In Our Drinks Are Made From Pure Fruit
 a4ajeatic soda F0unfain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

MT. L.. P. Ellis. of orrville, came over from Selma on Thursday evening spending the night here as the ruesi of his brother and returned home on Friday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
want. Pardon for Thomas.

WMntH Fhfuom Hvf IMuMhs'
 Anniston, Sept. 26.--Stpecfai. IA netitfon Is being circulated asking for the pardon of pr. Charles F. Thomas. A negro, and th same will be duly presented to Governor Conner at an early date. pr. Thomas was a well known negro physician of this city. He was convicted in the city court on a charge of malpractice and sentenced to three years in the penltentiary. Several months of his sentence have been served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mrs Jane De Bolt returned to Mont gopsry Eridey evening after q pleas. Michigan. ;She e at home with her daughter Mrs. F.tJ Cramton. She was accompanied by her little niece, who will spend the winter here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mrs. Victor Hanson is at home after an absence Of two months. While away Mrs. Hanson visited Atlantic City and the mountains of North Carolina.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

aovING--MOvING. When you are ready to move phone me. s. F. BrfnsAeid, Phones e147 and 2o0f.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27
DISEASES IN SCHOOLS.

pr. Harkness Inyestieatss Into Birm.
 ingham Cases.
 Birmingham. Sept. 2e.--tSpecial. )-- pr. R. B. Hardness. City Health Of- ffcer, has completed a report of inves- tigations made in the public schools during the past week. the first week of the new term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mir. Poole. Baritone soIoist, to Sing. will sing the offertory at the First Baptist Church this morning. Mir. Poole has a rich cultivated voice and sings with great expression.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

x Mrs c. w. Van Felt and daughter, Miss undtne, will return in a few days from l:Vevay. Indiana, where they have been spending some tina
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Does College Trasuing help se teaehf Read the nd. ef the Montgomery school for Girls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

.Not How Much, but How We'll. !" Read the ad. of the Montgomery school for Girls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Misses Nancy and Mary Euis who nave been on a visit of several days to friends at Milbrook and Coosada, have returned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mir. and Mrs. 4. sternfeld will move in few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Miss Lucy Ellis who has been m visit to her brother, Mir George W. Eiiis' has returned to her home at Orr vile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mrs. R.. H. Hudson, of Milbrook. in the city has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Miss Charlotte Davis, Secretary of the Young Wornan's Christian Associa- ton. Is expected to return Tuesday from visit of some time to relatives in Pennsylvania and Iowa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

MT and Mrs Horace Stringfellow have returned after spendinT inc summer at their country home 1T, Mountain Creek.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

vile Is the guest of Rev. and Mrs stewart McQeen at their home or Mobile Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Lyon have tAker Apartments with Mir. and Mrs. Richard Hobbte at their home on Mildred Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

MT. and Mrs Lee Martin have taken apartments al BOA Sayre st.. for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Mrs Sallie Herbert who has bee visiting her niece Mrs. James Wiiliar, son at Highland Park mas returnt to her home In Hayneville
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

parents, MT, and Mrs. D. L. Merriam, 10ie South Perry street. Dr. Clarence s. Merriam, has returned to Atlanta, the Atlanta College of Ph ysicians and Surgeons. It will be remembered that his work at college last term was one of marked success, combining the freshman and sophomore grades. and passing successfully the final examine tions. During his stay in Atlanta he will be with Judge and Mrs. H. 8. Chalmers at l0S Capitol Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

: Mrs. S. A.. Reed and Miss Laura crump will leave tomorrow for St at Nashville where they will be the guests of Mrs. W. A. Hood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

sternfeld Studio of Musles after October l. 22 Alabama Street. Phone 1925.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-27

Miss Eva Brown. of Prattvilie Is the guest of Miss McMillian on Crarler Ave.