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Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17
Nonsense Rhymes.

.:.ere Was IN old man OF IL HUNS.
Nlo lived on E)t,.!..s b:.t Ir.!..:as
Which lie PICKED of the ground
With TIC Other birds round
In the rs and lanes OF FL HUNS.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1908-11-17

No. scs.-Broken Plato Puzzle.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
Nations Honor Seanlen
Rulers Follow Roosevelt in Gifts to a New Home

New York, Dec. 19.-Following the
special delegate OF President Roose-
welt, diplomats personally represent
ing the sovereigns of Germany. Great
Britain, italy and Denmark will form
ally. proffer autographed portraits or
their rulers TO the new Seamen's In
stitute in this city on December 17th-
Leading German, Italian, English and
Danish citizens OF this country to-
Eesher with Representatives Of various
RELIGIOUS determinations and civic,
philanthropic and shipping organiza-
tions win attend this international
assembly. On Christmas day these
portraits or Theodore Roosevelt, Kali
ser Wilhelm II, King Edward, Victor
EMANUEL III and Frederick VIII win
be hung in the main hall OF the mod.
ern hotel and club. where hundreds
OF sailors of every nationality have to-
day begun TO take up their shore
home.
.Tf iia not believe in missions to
seamen. would not be at to be presi-
dent OF the United States" President
Roosevelt recently told represent
alive Of the American Seamen's
Friend Society, OF which he is Vice
president. Similar expressions of APP
prevail Of the societyis work during
the. last eighty years for the seamen
pf every country on the globe have
been made by the rulers of foreign
nations in personally signing and
sending their portraits to decorate
the walls of the new headquarters for
the 500 geo sailors who put in shore
ieave each year IN this port. 1t Will
be recalled at these presentation ex-
ercases that Theodore Roosevelt as
boy or twelve began work for the
benefit of sailors when he presented
for the American Seamen's Friend so
sclefy one of its circulating ships IL
sbraries to the OUTBOUND crew of the
clipper ship Rival" on October nth,
ConsuIs or the various nations to be
represented at these International ex-
ercises next week are today making
arrangements for the event. Presi-
dent Roosevelt VIII designate a spe
ciaI representative through whom his
personally autographed portrait will
be offered to the Seamen's Institute,
while members Of the foreign dfpIo-
matte CORPS here win FOLLOW with suit
able speeches of presentation. That
four OF the leading 1nonarcbs Of Eu-
with their own hands to these mefn-
orials for their seacfaring subjects is
regarded as q mark of high consider.
alton in diplomatic circles IN this
city
Christmas concerts and many other
forms of holiday celebration to follow
The hanging OF the royal portraits are
being planned today by the hundreds
of sailors of every rank who expect
TO make their headquarters at the new
3nstitue during the next two weeks.
whole companies from the big trans
atlantic liners that dock In the irnme.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

date Vicinity are beginning to take
up shore quarters In the social, sleep
ing and dining rooms of the building.
From commanders down to stokers
and stewards these men are enthus-
fastic over the decent, quiet and enter
tanning accommodation that they are
finding open to all Of them during
their shore leave
THE simple and hearty support OF
the great body of the sailors them
selves is the most gratifying and hope
ful feature OF our opening work at
the Seamen's Institute said G. Nc
Pherson Hunter, secretary of the
American Seamen's Friend Society
at its headquarters, rs Wall Street.
today. s-Of course the signal marks
Of appreciation from President Roose-
welt and the foreign rulers in pre-
senting their portraits are very much
appreciated. This Christmas is going
to be very glad one for us and the
men we are trying to help, and 1 feel
sure the whole American people will
continue to aid us in making many
more tor their sea-faring sons"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

to state definitely when your city win
have wireless communication. 1t is
the hope of the Radio Company that
wireless telephone communication be-
tween your city and the pilot or other
craft at the entrance TO your harbor
will be established within the next
three or four months, possibly earlier.
Wireless telephony has established
ITS commercial value which is con-
iensed BY its endorsement by four
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Italian, Brit
ish and French, the naval vessels OF
Great Britain having. arranged for
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

equipment within the past month or
two
''The installation of our station at
Pensacola will call for the assistance
of your Chamber of Commerce, and 1
trust that when the matter is duly
presented to them for consideration it
will meet with the same favorable ac-
ton that 1t has in other cities of the
country"
Before the representative of The
Journal left, Mr.. Hickok took occasion
as a northerner and westerner to say
many nice things about Pensacola and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
PENSACOLA To
HAVE WIRELESS
PHONE STATION
Will Be Used For Cornnuni-
cation With Pilot Boat
and Vessels Entering Har-
Dor. "a

George F. Hickok, vice-president OF
the Great Lakes Radio Wireless
Telephone Company, a resident OF
Cleveland, Ohio, is in Pensacola.
Mr.. Hickok's presence has an Inn
1ortance, to greater or less de-
gree. to Pensacola. The occasion of
his visit to this city is to locate a
suitable site for the erection and in
stallation OF wireless telephone sta
ton.
In it's recognition as q point Of van
tage this city viii be honored by being
the second south OF New York 10 be
given this greatest OF recent fnven-
tons. the wireless telephone, Jack
soAville being the FIRST.
In the latter city negotiations are
now pending between the Board Of
Trade and the Radio Telephone Co.
looking 10 the establishment OF a wire
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

less telephone communication be-
tween the building owned by that
body and the ocean, some twenty
miles distant.
Mr.. Hickok, when seen by a. Journal
representative at the New Manhattan
Hotel. was not inclined to talk much
about the plans of the company. but
said:
THE Radio Telephone Co. has be-
come cognizant of the increasing i'm
portance of Pensacola through the ef-
forts of its local representative, Mr..
John H-Cfoss.s ssss~4 - 40
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20
AThe strategic situation of Pensa-

THE strategic situation of Pensa-
cola makes it necessary that your
city have wireless telephone facilities
at the earliest possible moment For
some time past the Radio Telephone
Co. has had its eye on your city, but
until now it has been unable to give
it the proper attention owing to the
press of BUSINESS from other equally
important sections"
When asked as to when this city
might expect wireless telephone
service Mr.. Hickok said:
1T is impossible at this time for me
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

its many apparent evidences of pro
gressiveness.
Mr.. hickok will leave Pensacola at
five o'clock this afternoon for Jack
sonville, where he goes to meet with
the Jacksonville Board of Trade next
Tuesday. after which he will make an
extended tour through all the south
ern states.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-12-20

The variation of the usual pierrot
run is one composed of white and
gray moline, from the collar of which
spring minute tails of brown fur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
AaRss SPENCER DEAD.


 End Comes Suddenly During Visit to
 Mother aB Montgomery.
 While paying her mother visit, Mrs. Mal5ie c. Spencer 49 years old. resi- dent of Birmingham for the last five years. died suddenly at the residence of her mother, Mrs. M. A.. Campbell, 6S0 Highland Avenue. Monday after been in i'll health for about two years.
 Mrs. Spencer, about three months ago, was taken to a local inhrmary in Birmingham, but 1t was not thought her condition was serious. She had been in Atlanta for a few days, and while passing through Montgomery planned to pay her mother a visit of two weeks. While she was at the home Of her mother her condition services of a nearby church Sunday morning. At the usual time Monday morning, she dressed and went into breakfast seeming to be in good health. After breakfast she went to her room, where relatives discovered her death.
 Mrs. Spencer was a good church worker, being a member of one of the churches ir Birmingham. She Is sur vived by her husband, J. P, Spencer who is a travelling man; three daughJ ters, Adele Spencer. AFdis Spencer and Bertha Spencer; two sons, John Spen- cer, Jr., and Harry Spencer; four broth CTS, A. E.. Campbell of Birmingham, J. O. Campbell of San Antonio, Tex, M. B. Campbell and W. E. Campbell of Montgomery; four sisters, Mrs. R. B. Haney of Hattiesburg, Miss, Mrs. S. J. Catts, living. in Dallas County; Miss Pearsie Campbell and Miss Effie Camp bell of this city.
 The funeral ral~arrangement have not vet been completed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
Go Must Beauford, Popcorn Man,
 From His Court Square Stand

be granted. prohibiting him from pop ping his popcorn and roasting his pea nuts at the corner of Court and Dex- ter. The injunctnon, though, is only temporary and will stand, pending fur ther investigation of the charges.
 The bond, which Is required of the plaintiff. has not yet been made, and the injunction has not been issued. And all last night the Popcorn Man. taking ad- vantage of his time until the fatal writ should be served, blew and blew his steam whistle, in a final swan-l like song.
 Other cases decided by Judge Sayre fin Mondays session of the court. was that of J. w. Dimmick against M. c. Stokes, and Callie s. Norman against Felix Sell lers. In the first case involving ST 2-3 shares of Alabama Central Railroad stock. owned by Stokes. but mortgaged to DImmick, an order was issued for a sale. granting Dimminck the lien. Tn the second case, Norman against Sel- lers, for joint ownership, or for a d. vision of property an order of sale was also made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
LICENSES ARE SLOW
LESS THAN HALF HAVE BEEN
 PAID.
City Receivers of Cash Point to Code section Providing Penalty Special Council
 Meeting.

of A total of 5000 licenses. which the city has made out. only l,44I nave maid up. and the last few of these nave been very slow coming in. city Ireas- urer Talt and acting City Clerk Cowan were at a loss until Monday TOT
 remedy for the evil, until they iookea up the municipal code and iouno lnS' nt' tba offense was punishable under the law Straightway they are placing Nthe names of tardy paying license holders in the hands of the police anu iron, now on the matter will be nan dled with ungloved hands.
 Many cases were handled by the DO lice Monday. In the majority tne nresence of the blue coat was sum pio1t "a send the tardy debtor scurry- ing to the city hall, where the license was paid. The offense is punisnaole h, fne of from q to $100. and the nenaltv is to be imposed from now oh' with the additional 10 per cehtun hl- terest and costs for the trouoIe 10 the police added. ,....
 The city officials say that lawyers and doctors are more tardy thah any of the others in strengthening thelr accounts with the city, but all walks of life look alike to the tax once. ana inc police. The money Is going to pc collected land the devil take the hiho- most" as Mir. Tait put it.
 A meeting was held Monday hlsnt "y the police board, mainly dealing win inc routine business of the depart ment. .ha Fly. ecutive Committee of the "charitless ,Sh or ntromery" Association, at which nIans for the advancement of the "orK were discussed. ...
 Tn the city auditorium workmen are busv preparing the big hall Tor thS meeting of the Baptlst's centennlai convention, to be held next Friday Saturday and Sunday: -,... nr.,,-
 Dr. B. J. Baldwin has written May or TeaRue announcing that he IS m with President Elliott of Harvard College, trying to arrange ~1ith the distinguished educator TOT lecture here on education sometime m the near future. .o,.,
 The Aldermen will meet in special session of the City Council Wednes- dsv noon. Revenue matters will be discussed. for the city is still at a loss to make up for the prohibition dencit: Money is needed at once for municipal nurposes, and the assessments on prop erty abutting on newly paved. and soon to be paved, streets. have to be ar ranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
NEWS OF RECORD

The following appointments to the office of notary public were yesterday made public by Governor Conner:
 J. M. Brown, of Palas; B. c. Pick ems, of Mobile; c. W. Jones' of Green field; Wayne Bevis, of Threet; S. B. Thompson, of Birmingham. and l.. F. Berry. of Birmingham.
 The following appointment to the office of justice of the peace. was also made public: Watt Boseman, of Ra- mer. Precinct IS. The following con- stables were also appointed: J. B. Holloway, of Coffee Springs, and W V. Boseman. of Ramer Precinct IS.
 The following transfers of properfv were recorded in the office of Probate Judge Gaston Monday:
 { L. M. Taylor to c. c. Baker. two acres. Lower Wetumpka Road. consid- eration, $2,50O.
 Lucius Williams to Pearl McAfea Small. Lot ?, Block '. Bell-Air: consid- eration. SS75.
 Susie Screws Garrett and T. W. Gar rett and Mary Screws Garrett and c. A. Garrett. to Bessie Screws Mertins, 2-7 interest in lot North McDonough near Dexter; consideration, $40O.
 J. T. and Lucy Andrews to Henry, Ed ward and Albert Abraham, half inter- est in two lots, Clay Street in Bell place: consideration $500.
 s. M. Simpson and Kate Simpson 10 Ida Smith. Lot g. Block 1, Westcott Ess tate; consideration, $3O.
 Mary Duncan to Eugene Duncan. lot on South Street. between Hull and De- catur, portion of Lot 3t. Clayton Park house and lot 32 Clayton Park. portion of Lot. Block 23. Montgomery Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
VARIOUS MATTERS COMING
 BEFORE R. R. COMMISSION
Pullman Rates, Barge Line Traffic and i General NfckM

Pullman Rates, Barge Line Traffic and '. General Kicks.
 The Railroad Commission will meet this morning at which time the Pull man Company will appear to show cause why their old rates on the rail roads of the state should not be re- instated. At the same meeting the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad has been cited to appear to show cause why there should not be better passenger service on their road from GuntersYille and AttaIla, and also a better passenger service to At talla and Boaz. It is also expected that the rates of the Gulf Navigation Company will come up for discussion at this time.
 In the matter of the Nashville. Chattanooga and St. Louis Railroad the citizens ofNsAttalla wish a passenger service on that road to so run as to connect with thes morning A. G. S. train to Birmingham and that the aft ernoon train be so run that e return may be made in the afternoon with out wait over night in Guntersville.
 Tn the matter of the Pullman Com pany the citation is simply & matter that the Railroad Commission may better understand the change in the new rates inaugurated on all roads some weeks ago.
 In the matter of the Gulf Navigation Company the matter of barge rates once granted and then rescinded will be threshed out. It is stated that the Navigation Company wish to inaugu- rate a barge line between Montgom- cry and Mobile on which freight win be carried at a lower rate than on boats which carry passengers as we'll as freight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

There's sorrow, on Court Square to- day; the whisyTe of the popcorn pop per is plaintive; the chug-chug of the peanut roaster is mournful--and the proprietor of this blatant establish ment is somewhat sore. For 1t has been decreed that he must move; his suit Is lost.
 Monday. in the equity court, Judge Sayre ordered that the injunction for which I. Levystein sued, against T. M. Beauford, the Popcorn Man, shall be issued, and that the corner must be va ented by the vendor of the delectable daLnties.
 The case was fought out before the City Council. and then before Judge Sayre in the equity court. Mir. Levy stein resuiest, in a lengthy bill Of complaint, that the Popcorn Man be moved, declaring him nuisance. The P. M retaliated in a defense, which an- -nounced that he was not nuisance. Judge Sayre. as arbiter, being undecid- ed as to whether the Popcorn Man and his establishment constituted nuis- ance, has ordered that the injunction
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
DANGER THREATENS CITY
 FOR WANT OF BOILERS
Boilers Can Furnish Power For Only
 Five Million Gallons of water.

 Boilers Can Furnish Power For Only
 Five Million Gallons Of wRter.
 In spite of the fact that the city council has passed the ordinance pro- viding for four additional boilers for the city water works. the matter is still up in the air.
 At present the capacity of the pumps Is 13.OO0.O00 gallons q day. but this is greatly reduced because the boll- CTS can only furnish pumping strength for 5.000.000. Tho city has five re- servoirs and two standpipes which supply will be exhausted in enc day If the pumps are idle.
 The main danger Is said to lie in the possibility of a breakdown if a big fire were to start. Under the ex- tra pressure. the old boilers might not stand the strain. and the city would be at the mercy of the flames. The reservoirs would not help much for they are too low to furnish much pres sure and the stand pipes would be soon exhausted, besides being useless if half empty. were the fire in a hfliy portion of the city.
 City officials interested in the mat ter are very much concerned over the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24

Interest in the Secretary of States of- fee centered Monday morning and art ernoon in the model of the battleship Alabama" which has been presented to the State by sailor on board. Noti- ication of the shipment of the model was received several days ago, but the large express box did not arrive until Monday.
 Cy Brown complained of a severe sick headache until two expressmen entered the Secretary's office with their large box Then Cy forgot all about his head ache. Nobody could touch that box but Cy, and surrounded by the entire oftice force of two or three offices. he careful Iy performed the ceremonial Of unpacK- ing. ,....-. :. .,- haftIeship that proudly bears the name of Alabama over the high seas. From keel to the top of the mainmast every detail is carefully worked out. The DIE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
TO LEASE CONVICTS
COUNTY AUTHORIZES BIDS FOR
 THEIR HIRE.
Men May Go To Mines Tnsfead Of Farm As GOOd Prices Are Said To Rule ln Coal
 Circles.

Authorization was given s. T. Westcott, clerk of the Board of Revenue and hard labor agent for the county. to advertise for bids for the hire of Montgomery County's convicfs for the coming year. by the Board of Revenue Monday. The contract for the past year was held by W. M. Hem derson. operator of the extensive Hen derson farms, but 1t is moro than likely that during 1909 the prisoners will be let to some one of the great industrial plants about the mining re- gions.
 For many years the process of leas- ing the convicts has been a,sbucrae1ve source of revenue. as much at $2s.50 per month being given for each prison CT. though last year that revenue was greatly diminished by the low rato SIP for the men, and S5 for the women. In view of the excellent pgices offer cd the State Convict Board for the state prisoners for the coming year. better. 1t Is understood. than for sey- eral years past, 1t Is more than like ly that there will be little trouble in placing the county prisoners for their length of term, at Q rate far exceed ing the SIP offered for the 1908 prIson- CTS. The great need of men about the mining regions, where an industrial revival has brought about a cry for more labor, is favorable to ths pros pect of many bids of considerable amount
 The system of leasing the convicts so that they might work out their terms without expense to the county, has been followed for years by Mont gomery County at an advantage, and seems satisfactory, in view of the ex- cellent treatment accorded the prison CTS by the lessee. It is usual for the mines to acquire the convicts. though last year they were placed at work on plantations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
A CLOSE SHAVE
Many of Them Happening Every Day
 But s0on F0rgoften

AA4MI VI MEhM n8Ntt&MAM& nNGTY OMy
 But Soon Forgotten.
 Close slaves would be of more fre- quent occurrencA but for the. tender faces of many men, which will not per- init of shaving often. Heretofore, noth- ing has been said in these columns about poslam, a new skin discovery, in connection with its use after shaw ing. It's lpublicity and sales have been confined almost exclusively to its re- markable properties as Rh eczema cure; 1t stops the itching at once and cures the worst casses in a few days. While the application of poslam after shaving is one of its minor uses. such as for pimples. the complexion. etc, shayers will find 1t 8 revelation, as 1t does for abrasions. roughness, and severe scrap ings what 1t does for all manner of skin difhculties--heals and cures in a few hours. It Is the only article pos sessinE real antiseptic and curative value that has ever been exploited for this purpose. and will soothe and tone up the skin as no toilet preparation could possibly do.
 Poslam can be had for fifty cents at any reliable druggists. particularly E. G. Fowler who makes a speciality of 1t. Or the Emergency Laboratories No. 32 West 2sth Street, New York City. will send trial supply free by mall to any one who will write for 1t. This Is sufficient to show results in 24 hours. (4)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
Reduced Replied Of "ALabanaa"
 ReceiUed by Secretary Of State

guns, the small guns. the captains g bridge with all of its minute details. the life boats and cork preservers, the It. tie steam winches; in fact. everything above deck on q mocsfn battleship Is faithfully cut and painted. The sea is there and fhe whole is in a handsome glass case.
 The letter by which the Secretary of State was informed of the shipment Of the battleship model failed to give the name of the sailor on board ship who had made the model for the State, but the request that the model be placed in q conspicuous place in the Capitol roc tunda will be carried out to the letter.
 And at the same time in which the receipt of the handsome model Is ae- knowledged. an effort will be made to ascertain the name of the sailor on board ship who so faithfully reproduce ed the model of the States representa- tive in the United States Navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
Rhode. Up in Police Court.

c. P. Rhodes. the young white man arrested recently charged with get ting money under false pretenses, was up again in police court to answer to five more charges Monday evening. Tn these cases. like the ones several days ago. he was fined five dollars and costs in each. bringing the total amount of his fines to Rss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-24
FUNERAL OF w. M. HOMES.
Masonic HOnOrs Mark Services 4
 OaIxvv0Od Cemetery,

Masonic HOnOrS Mark Services At
 OaIkwOOd Cemetery.
 The funeral services of the late w. M. Homes, an aged citizen of Mont gomery. who expired at the residence of his sister, Mrs. Mary Kirkpatrick. 415 Columbus street. Sunday night at a late hour, after long illness, took place from the residence Monday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. ". NJ. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church, officiating.
 Many friends of the deceased fol- lowed the remains to the cemetery to pay their last respects to the man who was loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the Masons. and was buried with Masonic honors. Many floral designs were placed upon the casket of the deceased.
 Interment took place in the family burial grounds in Oakwood Cemetery.