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The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27

is taking upon herself some outlook
and reciprocity work, Il not club ex-
tension. This work Of organizing IN
the rural districts is very important
in the advancement Of our club work.
One of our states has 1Betterment
Club Don't you like the name? It
is suggestive Of better things all
around, and can be applied to educa-
ition. civics. manners. dispositions,
thoughts, actions, friendships, feder-
alton, in fact better everything, better
every way, just plain growing better
and better all the time. The columns
Of Echoes are open to Miss Beach and
|her club. for she is q club woman do
ing the most effective work in her
power. Why not make the men hon
orary members and then federate?
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
MACKAY CLUB WOMEN.

Mrs. J. H. Greene, who has been
on an extended visit to friends in the
middle west. returned to her home
via Blackfoot last week. She was
looking well and seemed very happy
over the rest, change, pleasures and
benefits derived from the visit. She
lis president OF the Woman's Club Of
Mackay.
Mrs. Geo. L. Morgan Of the same
town and club, returned about the
same time from a pleasure trip to
Boise, where she had been in COM
|pany with Mr.. Morgan and the two
attractive little Morgans. She is
treasurer of the First district fedora
|tion.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27

the precious possession of the state
so blest by her devoted life.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27
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s sincerely and for service,
EMMA REESOR,

II would add at this time, an ex-
preston on behalf of this district, of
the grief we feel and the loss sus-
tanned in the removal by death of our
beloved Mrs. Rebecca Mitchell, on the
I30th day Of September, which event
we realize is loss to the entire state
of Idaho.
The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1908-11-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TRAIN CREW IN WRECK
 NARROWLY ESCAPES DEATH

When train No. 5 got in at 10 o'clock last night, running as No, 6, 1t was learned that pretty narrow escape was made by the crew of the Work extra, supposed to be light engine.
 A washout had been reported few miles north of F1omaton, and work train, in charge of Conductor W. J. Reynolds, W. c. Goodwin, brakeman, and Engineer Harry B. Collins. on en- gige 1l4i. with a tool car and caboose, was started to the scene. Brakeman Goodwin was riding on the pilot Of the engine and about o'clock yesterday morning he saw that a big embark ment had been completely washed from under the rails. On being waved down. Engineer Collins reversed his engine and Jumped, alighting on his head about fourteen feet below. Brakeman Goodwin went down with the engine moi having time to jump, as did the negro fireman, Leonard George. Both were badly bruised, but not ser.ously hurt. When the engine was reversed Conductor Reynolds was hurled from one end of the caboose to the other but beyond a few bruises, was not hurt. The agent at Flomaton, with about ten negro laborers. was also m the caboose, but none of them was hurt. The caboose stayed on the track but the engine and box car fell to the bottom of the fill, the engine not De- ing seriously damaged.
 Several washouts on the F. and A. division tied up traffic between F1oma- ion and Pensacola, the most serious being at Century, two miles from Flo- matOn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
Beginning Second CiUic Life
 Ex- ConUicf Free From Poll Tax
G4Il3GS FOR NJ EARLY FORTY YEARS

exemption limit of age, that Is. beyond 45 years old, He was not a citizen when he was serving time in the Walls at Wetumpka. Therefore he could not have been assessed a poll tax in 1901 or for any subsequent year up to the time he became t5 years of age. Now. since his citizenship began It's second life, Bedsole was protected by the age exemption feature of the eiec- tion law. Therefore. he Is not subject to challenge and has not been subject to challenge on account of back poll taxes.
 It was Bedsole's aim to do the right thing. He did not want something for nothing unless it was coming to him under the Constitution. He took 1t on himself to make a special call on Attorney-General Alex M. Garber yes- terday morning to know If he was right in the premises and could vote.
 The Attorney-General Is a busy man and does not have to render decisions to anybody but the heads of State de- paFtnents. So he could not entertain the request of tho ex-conv.ct, but could not help making one or two inquiries about the case before him. He ad- mitted the issues had never been pre- sented before. There could be no ob- jection to the mans voting so far ae the Attorney General could see from an off-hand view of the situation.
 Anyhow. Bedsole went down and stuck in a solid ballot for one bunch of candidates in yesterdays election. And he expects to be present when the next time for choice rolls around.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
sAn1usen1ents
At The Theate

"A ;. Probably the best bill which the Theato has put on since the opening performance occupies the boards this week. There is not q single one Of the three acts that does not scintilate with fun and brightness. The one turn which is on the program as high class musical act is more of a comedy turn than a musical one. The music. however, what there Is of it, is excel lent and the audience showed It's ap- preciation.
 Though last night was one of the worst as regardz weather, ever seen in Montgomery, the dampness did not deter the patrons of the Theato from crowding each of the performances Probably election night was rather a drawing card rather than anything else,
 The bill is opened with w. S. Dickin- son, a Reub comedian. His turn Is ex- cellent. The jokes which he tells are for the most part brand new; but it Is the telling of them that really produces the laughs which greet his entrance from the wings.
 Tom Mack, a monologiat is another good card. While the makeup Of the negro Is there. the voice which Mack uses in both the monologue ana the songs, Is more of the white mans. His talk and his songs are. however, of the best
 The musical Smiths, the second turn of the performance is next to the ''Reub" comedian in producing laughs. One of the aliases announces before the other alias appears that he Is crazy, and to prove it. rattles off the most amusing nonsense about two poot- blacks. When the tale IS nnisnso' there ia no one in the audience who will not agree with the announcement.
 The bill is concluded with the nov ing pictures Of this feature of the Theato, the Montgomery people already know the excellence,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
WEDDING AT oHAPMAN.
HEisa Olive and Mir, Purnal Surprise
 Their Friends.

AFiss Olive and Mir. Purnal Surprise
 Their Friends.
 Georgiana, March 2s--(special)- GeorEiana was given surprise yesterday by the marriage of MT. Herbert Purnal of Georgiana, and Miss Micia Olive of Chapman.
 Mir. Purnal went to Chapman and took Miss Olive driving. The couple drove over to . neighbours house by ap- pointment and met Justice. T. F. Howell and J. c. Johnson. In 8 few minutes Justice Howell spoke the words that linked their lives.
 The happy couple drove back to Georgiana where they are today re- ceiving the congratulations of their their home
 A great deal of rain has fallen here in the last twenty-four hours. with prospects for a continuance through tonight.
 U. c. vinson left for Milton. Fla, today to make arrangements for nov ing his family there in about a week.
 Messrs. Boon and Weathers have purchased the Bryan ginnery here They expect to put in some new machinery and make 1t up to date.
 H. c. Young a prosperous truck far mer who lives about three miles out was injured today. While in the novelty shop of T. E. Shepherd he ac- cidentally came in contact with a hand saw. inflicting deep cut in his left forearm.
 Through the kindness of the Metho- dist minister. Rev George Fontaine and his congregation in rendering to the homeless Baptist people. the Methodist Church for services, the Baptist are now worshipping there at Wednesday night praper meeting and Sunday service. except Sunday School. which service is held in the school auditorium.
 The Building Committee of the Baptist Church has plans drawn for theiF new church. The finance com mittee made partial report last week which shows that they will soon have enough funds raised to build the main auditorium, with storm sheeting out side.
 It Is proposed to leave off the brick veneering until later.
 This committee will make an effort to raise enough money to put in Sum day School rooms at once
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
A. NAcHMANS OPENING
 IS BRILLIANT EVENT

The opening display at A. Mach mans establishment was brilliant commercial event of yesterday The beautiful stock displayed includes La dies fashionable modes in tailored gowns. house gowns. evening dresses negiigees and separate skirts. in net and lace and also beautiful line of lace coats.
 Children's clothes form a specially attractive line on exhibition at Nach- mans, and the dainty head gear for little ones was center of Attrac- tion to the mothers who called there.
 The princess and jumper dresses of silks in blue, brown. Copenhagen and stripes were beautiful. The line of voilie separate skirts was especially attractive.
 The efforts of the heads of the es- tahlishment to brtng to Montgomery a stock of exclusive apparel for wo- men, was appreciated by those who visited there yesterday.
 The stock exhibited at A. Nachman's yesterday was complete and in style was positively the latest from the fas- hion centers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
THE PASSING THRoNC

Asr. Hopson Owen, who has resided in Florida for several years. has re- turned to Montgomery. his home MT. owen has secured the Alabama agency for a manufacturing firm and will travel in this territory with Montgom- cry as hss headquarters. For num- Der of years MT, Owen was engaged In the electrical business.
 Secretary of State Frank N. Julian has returned from Rome. Ga, where he went on official business in the ca- pacity of ex officio Insurance Commits sioner of Alabama to visit the home >ofnce of the State Mutual Life Insur ance Company of Rome. Mir. Julian reports that the State Mutual is doing a hour.shing business and that there was no fault to be found with the ex- ecutive management of this company.
 State Treasurer Walter D. Seed who has been i'll at his home m this city for several days. is reported as being much improved. His friends at the Capitol are anxious for his recovery, and are glad to know of his Improved condition.
 Capt. W. M. Selden has returned to Montgomery after an extended tour of South Alabama.
 Mir. Henry w Parrish, Jr. has re- turned from South Alabama. where he was the guest of friends.
 MT, W. W. Graves has returned to Montgomery after an extended busi- ness trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
NEWS OF RECORD

The following transfer of real estate was yesterday recorded In the office oi the Probate Judge:
 J. H. Pearson and wife to Eyik Ogren, lot II in block "A" of the plat of the Highland Park Improvement Company; consideration $500.
 The following notices of incorpora- tion were fiiead yesterday with the Secretary of State:
 Varley and Bauman Clothing Com pany, of Birmingham: capital stock. S5o.O00, incorporators, W. J. varley, l. A. Bauman. W. J. McCarty. ]. B. Whet- stone, and A. ". Adkins
 Provident Investment Company. ot Birmingham; capital stock stO,000: in- corporators. Emanuel solomon. Mary T. Solomon. Emil H. Levi and Hattie P. Levi. The purpose of this ineor- poration is to engage in . real estate and general investment business
 The following appointments were made yesterday by Governor Comar'
 Notaries Public and exofficio Jus tices of the Peace---J. R. Martin, of Mt. Hope. and ". R. Harris. of Mt. Hope R. F. D. No. 2.
 Constahles--J. H. Stokes. of opp. and w. F. Thomas. of Hawthorn.
 Notaries Public-George ". Halls of Selma: Leila M Norment. of Birm- ingham. and L. A. Hawkins, of Hig- don.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

singer of New York. has been en- gagged for that occasion and he will Dc assisted by Miss Mamie Harrison. of opeiika. and by Miss Mary Drake. of Auburn.
 On account of the rain Sunday aft ernoon and evening. the District Sun day School Convention. was not large- ly attended. The progrsm was partly carried out. and some interesting pa- pers were read.
 The next convention of the district win be held at Pierces Chapel on the fourth Sunday in June.
 Miss Fannie Lockett of New York City arrived in Opelika Sunday even- ing and will be the guest of Miss Mary Ross at her home on North Eighth street.
 Mir. and Mrs. Paul Revere Puckett. have returned from their wedding trip, and they are making their hom,v at the Royal Hotel.
 Rev. R c. Cranberry of ruskegee, came to Opelika today, and Is visiting his sister. Mrs. ". A. Taiiaferro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
KNOWLES PRESENTS
 A SPLENDID SCENE

The establishment of A. g. Knowle, Dry Goods Company presented a splen. did scene yesterday when the Spring Opening was on throughout the entire establishment, In the millinery, suits costumes, and other departments On the first floor was well selected and carefully planned display of Spring weaves and fashions were on parade in the display of this extensive stock with accompanying trimmings.
 Everything was arranged with a view of making the shoppers visit one of bewiidering please. Elegant silks, wash goods embroideries, dress access sories and foot wear were attractively and temptingly placed before the Spring shopper. On the second floor Hoffman's orchestra rendered a de- lightfui musical program especially arranged for the occasion and this section of the establishment was taste fully decorated with a profusion of palms and potted plants. On this floor, are the millinery. suits and costumes departments. and yesterday a gorgeous scene was presented Tn the display of beautiful spring hats and elegant ready to wear costumes.
 On this floor also was in progress the beautiful flower show and sale. There were roses, ferns. hyacinths. carnations. salvias, coleus. double blue violets. chsanth enunns. Paris dais- les. geraniums, alderman, and other plants. Unusual advantage was offer ed in the sale of flowers. IL was per- haps the largest sals of flowers and plants ever held in the city
 Much of the feminine interest was centered. however, in the millinery de- partment of Knowles establishment yesterday. for in spite of the very in- element weather the parlors were we'll filled during the day.
 Tn the suit department some of the newest models were shown in Rajahs. voiiies. Imported French Serges and Panamas and some of the exclusive tailor made models shown were the Madame Butterfly" and the Rose LaFIarte."
 The music program by Honman's orchestra included a morning concert seven numbers and an afternoon concert of eight numbers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

Rare. indeed, is the man who saves anything by being a convict, yet J. D. Bedsole. a white resident of Mont gomery. can attribute his escape from paying poll taxes to having served a term in the penitentiary of Alabama. Most ex-convicts have saved their board for the period they did time" in the penitentiary. but few can boast of not having to pay their poll taxes when once they have started to breathe free air again.
 Either Alderman j. c. Tyson or AL derman Gaston Gunter got vote yes- terday from Bedsole, which they would hardly have expected without deep pouring over the Constitution of Ala bana and the general election laws of this good Statte.
 Bedsole's case formed a queer com bination, only such a combination, per. haps. as would make out case of ex- emption for a man who was under 4s years old when the new constitution was adopted. or does not belong to the State militia. He is an ex-convict. having been pardoned about two years ago. At about the same time there was an executive order from the Gov ernor's office restoring all the rfghts of citizenship to Bedsole.
 The ex-convict's term of imprison- ment extended back beyond the year 1901. when the new Consultation went into effect, Since that time poll tax has been charged against every man who was then 2l years old, unless he was in the military organization of the State or was not then 45 years of ages Bedsole, 1t should be remem- bered. is now a little over 4s years old. In 1901 he was but 4l years of age.
 It would seem that from this atate- ment of the case when the ex-conviot appeared at the oflce of Tax Collector George W. Halls he would have been required to pay a total of at least four poll taxes. or SC in hard cash, But not so. What was done. or what was not done, rather. showed that Mir. Halls was pretty well onto his job. He did not demand any taxes from Bedsoie. He simply figured 1t out this way:
 The man had his suffrage rights re- stored at age 4s. He was then in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
SMITH ON COTTON
oRGANrxER or GROWERS AssOCTA-
 TT0N SPEAKS.
Wflf Address CcmmerciaI Club On hs- Iationship of staples Prices
 to Busipess of Banker and Merchant.

A meeting of the business men of Montgomery was last night decioed upon, to be held in the rooms or sne Commercial Club. Thursday at ?. m Every business man of the city Is m vited.
 The speaker is to be E. p. smith. National organizer of the Southern Cotton Association. He Is not nere to denounce or to declaim but to explain. so that the meaning of the worid's growing demand for cotton-the tex tile on which the South holds the practical monopoly---may become clear to every banker who advances to the merchant. who in turn advances to the plantation owner.
 The bulk will be educational. and with no purpose Of accentuating com pleter immediate organization along the line of his association
 Mir. Smith has been in Montgomery before on two occasions. He marvels at the rapid material changes that have taken place in two years and agrees with Secretary Dave that there Is q veritable Montgomery spirit. The Commercial Club rooms will be thrown open to him and to all whose business has any relation to cotton prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
pvANGnLIsTss SERMON.
Rev. MT. Dubber's Address in Audit0-
 rum.

rum.
 Tn acordanee with yesterdays an nouncement, Evangelist Dubber took as the subject of his address last night. "The Rule for Conversion" Despite inc steady downpour of rain. an ex- cellent gathering heard the evangelist, This week will possibly close the services which are being delivered at the City Auditorium. To this end. the evangeiists are especially desirons that the concluding services on the coming sunday at both the morning and the evening hours will be we'll attended.
 During the week each nightly ser vice will deal especially with what .s known as "the first principles" Of the Christian Church.
 Messrs Moore and Lee, pastors or the Christian Churches at Birmingham and Plantersville, are in Montgomery in order that they may render their services to the last week before the formal organization of the Christian Church of Montgomery,
 The services tonight VIII begin promptly at 7:45 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
E. ;. HUGHES DEAD.
End of Life Comes After short IiII

End of Life Comes After short IiIness.
 Ebert Jones Hughes, citizen of thls city. died at St. Margarets Hospital at 9:25 o'clock last night, Mir. Hughes had been III at the Hospital for only a week and his death was not entirely unexpected.
 MT. Hughes was born near Mont Romery in 1881, and had lived in this city ali of his life. For fifteen years he was money order clerk in the Gov ernment building. and for the past few years had been the proprietor of the Cleveland Avenue Dairy. He is sur vived by his widow, who only recently recovered from a severe attack of ill., ness, and by one brother J. E. Hughes, of this city.
 The funeral arrangements of the deceased have not yet been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
TWO RIVAL CONVENTIONS.
Republicans in . Tennessee Districi
 have Split.

F
 Knoxville. Tenn, March 2S--Re- publicans of the second congressional district held rival. conventions at the same hour today.
 Those friendly to the candidacy of Congressman Hale. of Knoxville. for National Committeeman. elected J. c. Crawford of Maryville. and J. c, Pope of Kingston, district delegates. W. H. Buttran, of Huntsville was elected delegate at large and W. R. Peters of Jacksboro. elector. Taft was endorsed for President and Hale for committee man.
 Tn the convention friendly to the candidacy of W. J. Oliver. of Knoxville for National Committeeman w. P. Chamberlain of Knoxville. and J. T. Hale of Hamblen county were elected candidates. w H. Taylor of Newmarket was endorsed for delegate at large and John J. Jennings, of LaFollette. for eIector. Taft and Oliver were endorsed in the resolu- tions.
 The split came up not only over national committeeman. but involves the congressional fight between Con- gressmsn Hale. and R. W. Austin. both of Knoxville. Oliver being one of Austin's leading supporters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24

There's cheer in a cup of piping hot Postum served with good cream, and no headache in the combination.
 Clean, hard wheat includ- ing the bran-ooat with it's nat ural phosphate of potash for rebuilding brain and nerve Ceils--is used in making Pos tum, and no coffee or other harmful substance enters into it's manufacture.
 There's a Reason.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
]. B. HAYNES SHOOTS
 AND KILLS A NEGRO

Selma, March 2s--(SpeciaD-J. E. Haynes shot and killed negro. Stark Shields, at sardis in the Southern part of Dallas County this morning.
 There had been a quarrel between the white man and the negro and the black was advancing with an axe handle upon Hayes when the latter shot the negro.
 The ball took effect in the forehead between the eyes and Shields death wac almost instantaneous.
 Immediately after the killing. Haynes was arrested and tried before Daniel Edwards and s. J. Hunter and was acquitted the decision being thet Haynes was justifiabie in killing the negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
gULIus '. HINH nnAp.

werd Received Yesterday by Brother
 in-Law. c. c. Miles of Montgomery last night received from Athens news that Julius Y. Fflne. his brother-in-Iaw, had died at his home near Athens, about o'clock
 Mir. line was stricken with paraiy- sis and lived but short time after he became iii. Mrs. Miles, his sister, was with him when he died.
 Mir. Hines funeral will take place near Athens today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
APPEALs TO GovERNOR.
aIissIssippi Planters Are Warned by
 Black Hand.

Mobile. March 23-A special to The Register from Jackson. Miss. says John Womack. his brother and son. promi- nent planters of Simpson County, Miss, today appealed to Governor Noel in person for protection against Black Hand threats.
 The men were ordered to leave Simp- son County within thirty days ''or stretch hemp" meaning they would be hanged.
 Governor Noel advised the men to return to their homes and be on active guard. No other protection is an- nounced as guaranteed them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-24
GENERAL GRAVES RETURNS. Has Conferred About Plans of En.
 anmnunaAmf

Bibb Graves. Adjutant General for Alabama. has returned from Washing ton, where he conferred about the en- campment of the State National Guard
 The inspection of State troops by General Graves and Capt, P. T. Hayne of the United States army, is now the most interesting feature of military circles in Alabama.
 Captain Hayne returned to Mont. ROmery Sunday night,