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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
SUCCESSFUL REVIVAL AT
 CLAYTON ST. CHURCH ENDED

The revival services which have been conducted at the Clayton Street Sap tist Church fon the past two weeks came to a very satisfactory close last evening when Evangelist Hubbard preached upon the topic What Will You Do For Jesus?" The sermon was strong and forcefui. and at the close of the service five presented themselves for reception into the church.
 At the morning exercises or the church the topic chosen for the sermon by the evangelist was John the Zap tist, the Burning and shining Light" This sermon was one of the strongest which the evangelist has preached du- ring the two weeks services which he has so satisfactorily completed.
 There will be morning service this morning at which the evangelist will make a short address. The services will. however. be In the nature of a consecration service for those who have signi6ed their intention of joining the church on the following day.
 On Sunday there will be two sermons by the evangelist The first will take place at the regular morning hour and will be followed by a baptismal ser vice at which Rev. J. W. O'Hara. pas tor of the Clayton Street Church. will preside. There will be forty -four can didates baptized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
FIRE IN WETUMPKA
 DAMAGES RESIDENCE

wetumpka, June b.-(Special )-Fire this morning about 2:30 o'clock was dis covered to be.eonsuming the residence of J. L.. Bailey in West Wetumpka.
 The flames started Tn an ell of the house and. the dining room and kitchen were destroyed before the firemen reached the home.
 When help arrived the roof of the main building was ablaze but the fire- men fought rapidly and their work proyed eficIent as, Mir. Bailey's home ia located near a water main and tre- mendous pressure of water was obtain able. The flames were beaten down and the main structure was sayed.
 The neighbors had moved out all the furniture before 1t became appar- snt that the fire would be conquered.
 MT. Bailey carried insurance to the amount of SLIGO. Damage from fire, water and breakage will be consider able.
 installed as pastor of the Presbyterian cshuroh Thursday night.
 Raw. N. M. Woods of Montgomery nreached one of the finest sermons ever baard in this section before the install
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
Graduation Deferred But Exercfses
 Were Fine

Graduation Deferred But Exerefses
 Were Fine.
 Ozark. June 6.--(Special. )--when the Ozark Graded School was elevated to the dignity of q State institution Q year ago the old faculty was cons tinued. but the curriculum was raised school term, and the eleven stu- dents who would have graduated this June will have to defer that distinction until the end of another school term.
 However. the school enthusiasm of Ozark was given an opportunity to express itself at Casey's Opera House last evening when the music depart ment, under the direction of Miss Carl ton, put on a most delightful program, every number of which was greeted with round of applause. Prior to the last number. which was the Butt terhy Fairies drill. Beethoven's Con- certo III. was rendered on two pianos by Misses Beryi McNair and Annie Don- ling. They rendered this most diffi- cult work of Beethoven without sin- gle error in technique. giving most excellent interpretation of the author.
 This evening the Opera House will be again packed beyond It's seating capacity to witness the exercises of the department of elocution under the di- rection of Miss Allie Garner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
BIBB LANDS RICH.
Present Cotton Prospects Not Very
 Encouraging.

freseMf cotton Prospects NOt Very Encouraging.
 CentreVflle, June 5--(Special. )--W E. Tharp. chief of the Government Soil Surveyors in this county. has about completed the work here and will. with in a short time, go to another point in the South. His figures concerning the soil in his county are very interesting. He states that much of the land a few miles south of Centreville on the Ca- haba River. is as fertile as any of the land in the valley of the Wabash in Indiana and Illinois. He states that the only thing necessary to make ex- ceedingly profitable crops on these lands Is proper cultivation.
 Mrs. NL T. ElaIn. of Brent. died at her home last night. She had been Ill for quite a long time and her death was not unexpected. She leaves a hus- band and a number of small children. She was buried at Bethel graveyard today.
 A heavy rain, accompanied by a con- siderable wind, fell here yesterday, do- ing considermble damage to the crop, The farmers say that unless the rain ceases within the next few days, much to be abandoned The prospect for cotton in this section is indeed gloomy J. W. Lightsey. "a prominent citizen of Trio. village five miles east of Gen. trevilIe. who was painfully wounded by being cut with a knife in the hands of negro boy by the name of Jonas Hill, Is doing as well as could he ex- pected. The doctors state that Mir. Lightsey will soon be able to be out. The negro who did the cutting has been placed in the county jail.
 Miss Tellev Henley. of Birmingham. is visiting the family of Captain J. D. Mayberry.
 MT. George Washington Steele. one Of the oldest citizens in Bibb County, iH quite sick at the home of Lafayette Gray, few miles north of town.
 E. D. Reynolds. a prominent mer- chant of Blocton, spent a few days this week with Senator H. E. Rey- holds, at this place. While here. he spent some time fishing on the lake on the country place of Senator Reynolds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

lation service. Mir. woodss subject was The Sword of the Lord and of dideon."
 In the installation service MT. Woods was assisted by Rev. T. F. Haney of Prattville. and Elder Fay of Robinson Springs
 The recent Democratic primary fin Fillmore was not entirely satisfact ctory. There is a contest on over the nomina- : ton for Tax Assessor.
 A.. J. Lilly of TaIlassee and Mir. Owsley of Elmore Station, were can- didates for the ofice. Mir. Lilly's na- jority over Mir. owsley was twelve votes. and Mir. owsley Is contesting Mir. Lilly's nomination upon alleged irregularities in Beat 3. the home of the successful candidate.
 The Democratic Executive Committee will meet Monday to hear the contest. s Mrs. S. E. Samuel and Mrs. D. c. Edwards and children left this morn Ing to spend the summer with rela- tives in Tennessee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

pairs of shoes are said to have been found by them in the house, and upon this evidence. Ed was arrested and carried to headquarters, the alleged stolen goods being also taken as evf- dence. The hams were identified by an agent of the Seaboard Air Line as the property of the company.
 The railroad companies have been the victims of numerous thefts recently Frank Kitchens, a negro. was arrested late Thursday night by Officers Ham, mond and Curtis, charged with steal- ing thfrty-nine pairs of shoes from a car of the Seaboard Air Line.
 Kitchen was caught by Foreman Reeves. an employe of the company. In a loaded freight car. When discov- cred he had taken out for removal ease of shoes and had broken Sinto an- other case.
 The police were notified of the cir- cumstances and Oficers Curtis ana Hammond brought the negro to head quarters, where he will be held unti5 tried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
COMMENCEMENT GAIETTEs.
Greensboro Is En5oying A Delightful
 gaaaou.

season
 Greensboro, June 6--lspecial)-Many sociah events this week, herald the Southern University commencement winch begins formally with the bac- calaureate sermon on Sunday. June [.
 pr, and Mrs. s. M Hosmer enter tained the senior class of the s. W. with a garden party. The handsome ivy- clad presidents mansion. with It's spacious gallery, and beautiful lawn was most attractive on this occasion, and the guests were charmingly enter tained by the genial host and hostess. assisted by Professor and Mrs. J. A. Baxley.
 Miss Agnes Young Tutwifer, one Of the S. w. seniors invited her class mates and other friends to spend an evening with her. The entertainment was very unique. Invitations were in the form of senior examinations. Questions were in Latin, Science, mathematics, etc, all done in rhyme. The guessing was most amusing. Mir. Carl Grote won the diploma
 The Kappa Alpha on Wednesday evening was the first of the Greek let ter fraternities to entertain.
 Mrs. Lilia Otts' spacious home was thrown open to a hundred and more guests. Beautiful decorations in flowers and fraternity colors. made a pfetty scheme. Ices cakes. bon bons. etc. were served, and the evening will long be remembered.
 Last night the Pi. K. As gave a ban quet at the home of pr. and Mrs. Lucius Webb. This grand old colonial home seems made to order for banquets. and one could but picture ante-bellum days, when seated at he table with eighty guests. last night, viewing the beauti- ful scene, in the handsome pier glass. at the end of the long room. The en- tire lower floor of the house was thrown open and the colors. garnet and gold were used with striking effect.
 A very elaborate menu was served in a number of courses, and most attrac- tive was the souvenir given each guest. A card case of undressed kid, with Southern University done in gold on the outside. Inside was the menu, in old English, with a Gibson head, as frontispiece.
 e. M. Watson as toastmaster pre- sided with much ease.
 c. A Grote; other lfraternities. N. G. Camack; our alumni. S. E. Scarborough. Our future. V, M. Shambouger; express sIons, guests; to Pi Sister, W. T. God bold.
 Later in the evening the banqueters enjoyed the rustic seats in the yard under the trees, where soft lights from myriads of Japanese lanterns, shown on many a happy face.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
wnIlamson Badly Bruised when His
 Horse Fell.

omcer T. C, Williamson was severe ly bruised yesterday morning as the result of the slipping of his horse on inc pavement near the corner of Church and Wilkinson Streets. The horse fell to the ground. carrying his rider with him and pinIoning his left leg beneath the saddle. The officer in his fall also suffered bruises about the head, and while enduring considerable pain in eonseauence of the accident was able to be around headquarters yesterday.
 The animal became frightened by street car, and began to run. Having a very tough mouth 1t was some time before her rider could check her. but he finally managed to do so. While auieting the mare, the car which had been outrun, came up from behind. and again set her of in flight, ofncer Will liamson. however, had her under fair control and the accident would not have happened had not the animal darted around the corner. slipping on the pavement.
 physician was summoned and he pronounced the officers injuries slight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
FULLER IN OFFICE TAKES CHARGE OF CIRCUIT
 CLERKS BUSINESS. Former Justice of the Peace, Appoint- ed to Succeed the Late David B.
 Johnson, Assumes His
 New nuffea

Judge John B. Fuller, former Jus tice of the Peace. and lately appointed by Judge Pearson to i'll the position of Clerk of the Circuit Court to i'll the unexpired term of the late David B. Johnson. yesterday took active charge of his office.
 Judge Fuller was busy all of yester- day morning and afternoon in getting the routine business of his new ofiice into shape. Old records filed with new ones were dusted and placed in their proper order. The office was being cleaned out by several negroes. and daylight was let into the place for the lirst time in several days.
 While experimenting the cleaning of his ofEices Judge Fuller was receiving the congratulations of many of his friends on securing the Appointment. Judge Fuller is well known In the city as well as over the State. For many years he has been commander of Camp Lomax. United Confederate Veterans, and has been prominent in many other affairs.
 Cnafne Matinee today, 9sS0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
HoxnerIIIe TnIken second.

Lowndesboro. June 5.-(Special .)- Lowndesboro lost two games to Hayne- vile today. through tho errors dumb work and passed balls of Dinkins. Robinson pitched excellent ball apd re- ceived errorless support from every member of the team except Dinkins.
 Garrett pitched good ball in both games. In the second, George Robin son made stops and catches that ought to put him in the National League.
 All ten of Hayneville's scores were the result of Dinkins's errors. He was given his release tonight, Score: oo c Lowndesboro ......110 200 201-1
 Batteries-Garrett and Coffee; N. Robinson and pinkins. Umpire, Pow ell.
 LoWndesboro . .... .00O 100 OO0-l
 Batteries-Garrett and Coffee: N. ell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
NEWS IN DEMoPoLIs.
City Council Holds An Impertan
 &RaafOn.

OEHX G0WMcM kxDh01 An AMn nNNEGAM M2
 Session.
 Demopolis. June 5--The City Council held. their regular monthly meeting Thursday afternoon. Present, Mayor Meriwether, Councilmen McCarty. weich and Wilson; ". M. Tucker. May or pro-tem. Absent: Councilmen Wooif and Prout.
 After transacting the regular routine business. the Council appointed com mittee of three composed of Councilmen Mccarty, welch and Wilson to consider the advisability of framing an ordin- ance In regard to the muzzling of dogs in the city, as there has been quite a number of dogs that have developed hydrophobia in the past month, and for the protection of the citizens. and espe- ciaily the children who sfreouently wis 1t the park.
 Within the past month several mad dogs have been killed In our city. and 1t is said that some valuable stock are in danger of the rabies of those ca hines with the symptoms of hydro phobia.
 L. dev. ChaudEon. an expert account ant of Mobile, was in the city Thurs day for thea purpose of auditing the city books. Under the new municipal code, all citiesetha adopt the code as passed by the last Legislature will have to have their books examined by an expert accountant before electinE nav officers.
 A negro by the name of Leonard Ward. residing near the city, recently captured a white pigeon with band on It's left leg. The band was en- graved and numbered 1906-17. Par ties who saw the pigeon state that it is nothing like the regular pigeons usually seen in this part of the coun- try, and the capture is considered to be quite a wonder. It is supposed that the pigeon has travelled several thousands of miles before being captured by the negro neafsthis place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
IMPRESSIVE SERVICES AT
 TEMPLE FOR FEAST OF WEEKS
Rabbi Ehrenreieh Confirmed . Class oi
 Ten at the opening Service.


 The festival of eShebouth." or Feast of the Weeks, began yesterday morn ing when a class of ten children were confirmed at Temple Beth-Or by Rabbi Ehrenreach. The confirmation services were held at 9:s0 o'clock. The services were very impressive. as all of the Jew fish ritual services are. special musi- cal program had been arranged. and Mrs. Gerald Wells rendered magnin- cent solo upon her violin.
 Tn the afternoon and early night reception was held in the vestry rooms of the church in honor of the confirmed class. The mothers of the members of the class confirmed were the receiv- ing party, and they were assisted by the teachers of the pupils.
 The rooms of the church were deco rated with field daislss and this design was we'll carried out in the Ices and cakes served as refreshments durins the hours between and o'clock.
 After the reception the regular ser- vices in the Temple were held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Birmingham, June b.-(special )-- The eleventh annual convention of District No. 20, United Mine Workers of America, in Alabama, will be held In Birmingham next week commencing Monday. At this convention new wage scaIe will be formulated, officers elected ana other business of interest to union coal miners transacted. About 100 mines viii be in attendance and the convention will last a week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
FAKINe oE AsEERIeAN !. ]. eoTToN

New Orleans. June 5.--Secretary Heetar gives the taking of American cotton hE In round numbers:
 This week 20s. 900 this year. against 2os.- coo last year, 1S6. 900 year before last
 Total since September 1st. this year io.- 1s4.000. against 1f.250.000 last year, and 10.O4b.o0o the year before.
 Of this northern spinners and Canada took 1,e36,000 bales this year. againstA a. 429.o00 last year. and 2.23T.0oo the yeaF before; southern spinners 2.006. 900. against 7,I400O0 last year, and 2.021.00O the yeav before: and foreign spinners 6.54t.0oo. against s6si.oo0 last year. and 5.Ts7s06a the year before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

A pair of wild country mules hitch ed to a big wagon took fright at some thing near the corner of Alabama and Washin gton streets shortly, before noon today and ran up to Broad street thence to Water to the Elks Home be- fore they were stopped. In their pas sage down Broad street, which was crowded with large number of ve- hicies at the time several of these ve- hicles and their occupants narrowly escaping being run down and Injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
Social nnd Local.

Miss Lena Compton, of Jefferson, who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. VIII Compton for the past week, returns1 home Thursday afternoon. Miss Lena Is quite favorite with the young peo- pie of our city.
 Mrs J. R. Breitling. who has been visiting relatives in Mobile for the past month, will return home on the tboat which leaves Mobile Friday morning.
 The first cotton bloom of the season was brought 10 town on Friday morn ing by Booker Hert, a negro farmer, who lives about three miles south of Demopolis on the Jefferson road. Book CT Is one of the many negro farmers who try to make enough feed stun at home for his stock and family.
 Quite a number of our young peo- ple went out to vanDorn Thursday night to an entertainment, and all who went report a nice time. The night was an ideal one for such an outing. the moon shining brightly and the evening was cool and pleasant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
THE MEDAL MARKErs.

NeM 1orks June b.-~Iondon tin was lower with both spot and futures quoted at l2S pounds i5s. Locally the market was weak with quotations ranging from Szs- 20 to 82s. 60.
 Copper was higher in London with spot quoted at bs pounds 2s Cd and futures ct 5s pounds i2s Cd. The local market was duli and unchanged with lake quoted ct Si2,7bqS12 SIM; electroiytic SIP. 60t 7s: and casting at Sl2 .STh 050.
 Lead was unchanged at i2 pounds l0S in London. The local market was strong and irregular at 94 4O@5O.
 spelter was lower at 10 pounds Ba in the London market. The local market was strong and ten points higher at a4 .600e5- with clsyeiand warrants ouotea at sos n 7ae z A The local market was unchanged: No. 1 foundry northern SIG. 75 s1T.5o; No. do. Southern soft at a1e. So QalI. .25.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
went Down the River.

The government boat William J. Twining having in tow a number of smaller flat boats and house boats passed down the Alabama river this morning. They were going to the neighborhood of Mussel Shoals where they will again take up the work of improving the Alabama river at that point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Miss Mary Pickens. of Greensboro spent yesterday here with friends while en route home after short stay in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
rfeetfnr nf Card CIub.

The members of the Friday Bridge Club and a few other friends were graciously entertained this morning by Mrs. IL M. Stanfiel Each guest was provided with dainty fan and after the games delicious refreshments were enjoyed amid pretty flowers and ferns. Mrs. Winston Mabry held the highest score for the past month and will be presented with trophy at the next meeting which will occur on next Friday with Mrs. Preston Ben nett as hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

New York. June s.-Bradstreet's Bank Ciearings report for week ending June 4. shows an aggregate of &2,426, e91. 900. as against t2.4s1, 31s.o00 last week and Ss.e42,- s12,ooO in the corresponding week last year.
 The following is Q list of the cities:
 Per Cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

A large number of young people participated in an informal dance on last evening at Riverview pavilion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
Social and Personal

Mrs. Rogers and Miss Mary Rogers have returned home after visiting friends in Orrvil1e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

her home at River Ridge after short stay here with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
NEW YORK COFFEE MARKET.

New York. June 5.--Coffee futures open ed steady at unchanged prices. which was about as que on the foreiEn news bus and scattered local ceiling which found very little support from local bulls The market closed barely steady at a net dS- cline of b4lO points Sales were reported ef 22,7so bags. ineludinEt
 M@rcn ssss ss.. ..-.9 .go W8s00
 Spot aulets No. Rio sAcl. saHtoS Nss S%c; mild dalis cordova eAl@11&a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
SECRETARY TESTERS WORLDS
 KNAEEI.E AIIPPI.K RTARN.AIl

New orleanH June 5--Secretary Hesterss statement of the worlds visible supply oE cotton made up from sDecial cable and tel. egraphfc advices compares the figures oe this week wit last wek. last year and the year before. It shows decrease for tha week just closed of i60.Tos. against a de- crease of lo7.s2o last year and a decrease of iE7s1 year before last.
 The total visible Is s,095 s2e. against s.256.ss7 last week. 4.073.2Tb last year and 3e21.0I0 year before last. Of this the totaz of American cotton is z.00s.S6a. against 2. 12B,s61 last week. 2se77.2TS last year and 2.I6s.0i0 year before last and of ali othaE kinds. including Egypt, Brazil. India. etc.. I,0Sb. .s7e, against l,is0.s1e last week, 1.ss6.- 900 last year and 1.4es.oeo year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply Of cotton as above shows a decrease comnared with last week of is0.70s. q decrease compared with last year of 977.&4s. ana a decrease compared with year hefore last of 6zs.1s1.
 or the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there 10 now afloat and held lm Great Britain and continental Europe 1,7s7.- coo. against 2.52i.000 last year and i.S22. .o0o year before last; in Egypt tt9.0o0. againsA 100000 last year and 8a,000 year before last; in India SSe. 0O0., against 7s1.O00 lask year and es&oOo year before last: and in 5 the United States 5s2. 900. against eea. .o6e last year and Ts2.0o0 year before last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Gentlemen free accompanied by lady. Leap Year performance Casino toAIght.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
A wild Runawny.

sion of the league came te an end to meet next year In Greenvilie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Gentlemen free accompanied by lady Leap Year performance Casino tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
OZARK COMMENCEMENT.

Casino Matinee today, 3ts0. Irene Myers Stock Co.,, 10 Cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Netfleton'a SB, SC and ez Shoes for s8.15 pair. Bullock Shoe Co.--Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

Cmaine Matinee today, SfS0.
 Irene Myers Stock Co., 10 Cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06

The Fama NaeionaI cigar Ia the best nickel cigar on earth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
POLICE OFFICER HURT,

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-06
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