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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27

holding the cuff tight so it couldn't get out. oss departed through The door.
 This room must be fumigated. {" nervoasiy said his honor. 'Cantey. light one of those segars your cousin sent you from Savannah"
 Cantey lit up. and knowing he was safe. the court went on with the docket.
 Jack is ali I see for the next name. call Jack"
 But before the prisoner was brought out. Edouarj decoursey Mahoney. the French stage manager of the Grand Opera House, went to his honor and said he had been told that Jack was one of his best friends. that the charge against Jack was one of never having worked in his life. stealing for the mere joy of wrong. and never hav- ing worn any clothes at all. Edward said he was informed that Jack had claim on him and he twas willing to settle the fine personally If the court would keep the young fellow out of the room. as he was informed Jack had never been under arrest before.
 Judge Baber shook his head. We don't do things that way in this court I will look Into the merits of the case; cali Jack"
 Jack was brought out small. dark, and very nervous. He wore peniten- tiary garb and there was a chain and ball attached to his ankle. As the court fixed it's balefM glance on him. he sprang from the floor to Police- man PauI's shoulder. and snuggled up against the officers neck, chattering and grimacinE. Then dangling by his tail from the officers arm he talked monkey talk for half minute.
 Ed Mahoney's face was a study, then he saw the joke was on him. His friends had taken "Jacco,' the pet monkey of the Theatrical Club, dressed him in convict garb and brought him to court.
 Ed arose to the situation and invited his friends over to the nearest anti prohibition headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
The AtLanta Meeting of the
 Southern Educational Association

tion, physical education, child study, libraries, and kindergarten, and much of the most important work of the Association will be done at these meet ings
 Never before has there been so much interest in education in the South, in the development of our educational in- stitutions and the improvement of our sch ools of all grades, as there is now and never before has there been SC much need of sane and thorough dis cussion of the mofe important problema of education by Southern educators. Many of these problems are peculiar to the South or have phases of special interest to the people of this section at this time. No other association of- fers the same opportunity for free. discussion, and in no other association Is 1t possible for the problems of common interest to all the Southern states to be discussed from the stand point of Southern educational, social and economic condition. For this req son this Association may be the most vital factor in the general development of education in the Southern states and should receive the hearty active corporation of teachers. school ofl- cers, and all, other interested in edu- cation in all these. states. 1t is ex- pected that the attendance at the At- lanta meeting will be very large
 The railroads will sell tickets on the certificate plan at the cost of one first class fare for the trip to Atlanta and one-thfrd of one first class fare for the return trip. Hotels and board- ing houses in Atlanta will make special rates
 For programs of the general and de- partmental sessions and for further information. address H. Elmer Bierly, Secretary, Chattanooga, Tenn. Supt. W. H. Slaton. chairman of the local executive committee. Atlanta, Ga, or P. P. Claxton. president. Knoxville,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Rev. Joseph B Hingeley, D. D. Chi

Rev. Joseph B. Hingeley, D. D. Chi
 F. M. Harris and M. J. Harris of Indiana are in charge of all pentecostal services to be held during the confer ence.
 The mornings. except Sunday, will be given over to business sessions by the conference. Sunday promises to be A great day with the assemblage. Many of the ministers will occupy pulpits in this city and throughout the district. A love feast will be held at the Simpson church, Rev R. w. Bur teshaw presiding. At 10:3O o'clock Bi- shop Anderson D. D. will deliver ser mon. In the afternoon the ordination of deacons and elders will take place and at night the Rev. Joseph B. Hin genley, D. D., of Chicago, will deliver sermon.
 Reports which will be made to the conference will show that the north ern Methodist Episcopal church in Alabama has been making some steady gains and the future Is very promising completed the Sunday school part of the house of worship and proposes at no late date to start work on the main part of the church.
 The conference may decide to render assistance to the congregation here in completing the new church.
 The bishop presiding at this confer ence is a native of Virginia. He was the first bishop elected at the general conference which was held in Balti- more in May last. He was for years secretary of the board of education of the M E. Church. with residence in New York City. Being a native of Virginia he is in close touch with the problems, ambitions and hopes of the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
TO HELP FARMERS
CAPTAIN WILEY OFFERS AID FOR
 TOBACCO.
He Has secured the Services of an Ex- pert Who Wili Confer With Middle Alabama On To-
 hacca Culture.

Hon. o.2C Wiley. Representative in Congress from the Second District for the unexpired term, has already made arrangements to foster the growing of tobacco in the Second District. He has secured tEke service of an expert to confer with and assist Alabama farmers, and he will, on request, send them tobacco seed suitable for the soil and climate of Middle AlabamaJ
 Tn letter to The Advertiser, Repre- sentative Wiley tells of this offer to Second District farmers. He writes as follows:
 Tn view of the active interest of some of the farmers of the Second Dis trict, with regard to the possibilities trict. have taken the matter up with the Department of Agriculture, at Washington. Dr. B. II. Galloway, Chief of the, Bureau of Plant Industry of the Department of Agriculture, writes me as follows
 we hope to be able to continue q competent tobacco expert to carry out the Departments experimental work in connection with the production of ac- climated varieties of tobacco adapted to Alabama. the introduction of the best methods of culture and handling the experimental and other crops, and the furnishing of expert advice to such farmers as may desire to cooperate in this work"
 I quote this letter for your paper, so that your readers may be informed, and I will be glad to have those who may desire to experiment with tobac- co address me after Dec. 1 at the House of Representatives. Washington, D. O.. It will give me pleasure to have sent them choice tobacco seeds, adapted to their soil and climate. and to have the tobacco expert accredited to the Dis trict confer with them in regard to the matter"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
GOES AFTER. SINNERS
ARMED POSSE IN CLEBURNE CoUN.
 TY INTERIOR.
Government Ohlcers Pursue Men Who Escaped from MarshaIs and A Battle May
 Follow,

Anniston, Nov. 2s.-(special j. Chief Deputy United States Marshal Ashley passed through this city this morning enroute to the scene of the Cleburne County shooting last Tues day evening when officers King and Fowler are said 50 have been fired upon by members of the alleged Floyd gang of moonshiners,
 MT. Ashley said that he would make thorough investigation of the af- fair and if necessary would summon endorsements.
 There Is only one telephone in the neighborhood. and 1t was impossible to get news from there today, despite repeated efforts.
 1t was stated over the telephone from HeflIn this afternoon that Dep uties King and Fowler. who were fired upon Tuesday night had joined Mir. Ashley there and that an armed posse would start tomorrow morning in search of the Floyds and their accomp- lices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27

Chicago. Nov. 2s.-Rain and wind storm yesterday was hailed as an ante-Thanksglying Day blessing M;ss Dy Josephine Barker, of Ohio. Through a collision on the sidewalk. while both were hurrying along with bent heads, each recognized in the other a child. hood sweetheart whose parents hau -1revented a marriage. Each had been looking for the other fo four years without success.
 Foley. who is employed in the print ing plant of R. R. Donelly, was walk ing hurriedly when he colllded Wltn .anT knocked down a young woman. He stopped to pick up the victim and the eyes of both met.
 ''Why. Josephine" exclaimed Foley, lis that really you?"
 The young woman stammered.
 'Yes, John, at last we have met"
 Foley accompanied Miss Barker to the residence of mutual friends where
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
WE'LL CAVES IN.
Negro Digger Has Narrow Escape at
 COlumbiana.

Negro Digger Has Narrow Escape al
 COlunAbiana.
 Colum biana, Nov. 26.-(SpeciaL) )-- There came near being a serious acci- dent in this city this morning about o'clock.
 Jake Tatum, a negro, went down into the well of H. W. Nelson on East College Street. to clean it out. The well Is about thirty-five feet deep and walled with rock from bottom to top. He had only been working a few min- utes, when the rock wall at the bottom began caving. The negro grabbed the rope which was hanging in the well. but the rope broke. The wall fell in from bottom to top, and completely covered the negro
 Mir. Nelson was standing near the well. and the alarm was immediately given. Very soon a large crowd had assembled at the wall, and an were anxious to render any assistance pos- sibie to release the poor negro. As m9ny as could get in the we'll to work, went to throwing out rock in earnest. It took about three hours to reach the negro. although they could hear him and talk to him from the first. FinaI- ly about 10 o'clock he was reached and was brought tothe surface. pr. Miller was on hand and rendered medical as- sistancG. Very soon he was talking freely of the adventure.
 It seems when the rock began to fall. he took refuge within a caved portion of the well. and the rock fall- ing all around him soon formed a shelter for his protection, and although huge rock for ten feet lay piled in a manner on ton of him, yet he came out without any serious Injury.
 Rev. Mir. Longcrier, of Goodwater, preached at the Baptist Church today at il o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27


 The thirteenth annual meeting of the Sout thern Educational Association VIII be held at Atlanta, Ga, December zs' 3O and 3l Of the general association three morning sessions and three even ing sessions will be held. The after- moons will be devoted to the programs of the departments. Those who desire to get the full benefit of the meeting should come in time for the opening addresses at ten o'clock Tuesday morn ing and remain to the close of the eve ming session Thursday. Interesting programs have been arranged, both or the general association and of the sev- era1 departments, providing for me discussion of the most vital problems of education in the South today.
 Among the subjects to be discussed in the general association will be pub lie school mproyement--houses grounds, comfort, sanitation; the phb- lie high school; it's function, it's sup port, the course Of study, its relation to life and to the higher and lower schools; the education of the negro; industrial and agricultural edueauon' education and citizenship; education subjects number of papers will be read by some of the most prominent educators. and educational statesmen in the South, and the program is so arranged as to give much time for dis cussion from the floor, in which large numberaof men and women interested in the several departments have been. especially invited to take part. This will no doubt, prove one of the most interesting and valuable features of the meeting. Tn addition to the discus sion of these topics there will be sew eral papers on specific questions of interest to which not so much time can be given.
 One or more afternoon sessions will he held by each of the following de- partments; higher education, secondary education, elementry education, normal sch hools, drawing and industrial educa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27

Thank ksgiving is Thanksgiving. wherever it comes. or to whom. And so the prisoners in the county Jail joined in the general rejoicing yester- day but not from an overburdentng sense of pfety. Oh, no; religion, it Is grievous to relate. had no part in the convicts, Thanksgiving.
 But there was grub by the whole sale. exceptional rations, such as the sons of confinement get but seldom And hence> the Thanksgiving.
 The County officials were good. and they are possessed of a sense of the fitness of things. and they bought. bought bought and the inhabitants of the steel prison ate. ate. and ate to an -genteel sufficisncy
 But such Thanksgiving is an ephe- neral occasion, and today, with the eense of fullness vanished, and the in- digestion worn of, the prisoners sit and look and long for freedom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
NORTHERN METHoDIsTs
Conference Begins It's LabOrs in Bir-
 mlngham.

Conference Begins It's LabOrs In Bir-
 mlngham.
 Birmingham, Nov. 6.-(Special)-- The Forty session of the Ala bama Conference of the Methodist Episcopal church north began here this morning, the gathering assembling in the new Sunday School of the Simp- son Methodist Episcopal church.
 The attendance is quite large the de- votional services, which began before 9:30 o'clock were attended by not only a large number of delegates and visi- tors from all parts of the state and from other states but by members of the church in this district and other churches.
 Immediately after the devotional ser- vices, the administration of the Lords Supper took place after which the organization of the conference was in order. Bishop William F. Anderson, Chattanooga, Tenn, is presiding.
 Addresses of welcome were delivered in behalf of the local churches by Rev. Allen R Moore, D. D., pastor of the First Christian church, in behalf of the city, by the mayor, in behalf of the citizens in general, Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes The responses was delivered by the Bishop,
 Before noon the members of the con ference attended the union Thanksgiv- ing services at the Baptist church and Bishop Anderson delivered sermon A lecture was given tonight by the Bishop.
 A number of prominent members of the church are either here or will be before the conference ends. next Mon- day. Among them will be Rev. J. H. Race, D. D. President. University of Chattanooga: pr. J. J. Marker. of Athens. Tenn. editor of The Advocate Journal; W. T. Smith. of Hartman, Tenn, Rev. J. L. Brasher, president of the John H. Sneed seminary Bolaz Rev. Thomas Nicholson, D. D. Secre- tary of the board of education of the Methodist Episcopal church, New York city. Charles H. Parham, Knoxville, rem; John A. Patten, Chattanooga,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Prisoners Throw or Cares and
 ProUe They Are Big Feeders

Big eats was the spirit in the city lookup Thanksgiving day and the prisoners had beautiful time. By 10 o'clock the savor of fragrant camp stew permeated the atmosphere in tho building and the menagerie acted for all the world like one at a circus. the creatures in the cages bounding over each other. roaring, trying to scratch out from under the doors, and in other ways expressing nervous impatience.
 Then the dinner was served-such a dinner! Great pans of stew with whole loaves of bread floating around inside, and as side line, massive chunks of succulent cornbread with generous pieces of bacon peeping coyly out from the rich interstices.
 The prisoners were marched in. a signal was given, and then there was a scene of rapid disappearance that would make Herman the Great envious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
pR. R. W. RANKS DEAD.
Pioneer Ciaanen of TaIIapOOsa Coun
 Paamem Axvmw

Pioneer cftiHen of TalIapOOsa County
 Passes Away.
 DadeviIla. Nov. 26.-(Special)- )-Dr. R. W. Banks, died at his home two miles north of town Tuesday night, and was buried at the Banks Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
 The deceased was about "a years old and had resided near Dadeville for more than fifty years. He Is survived by 8 widow and several children.
 Mfr. Lon O'Neal is dangerously i'll at his home here. Mir. o'NeaI Is one of the most popular citizens of the town and his many friends are very uneasy about his condition.
 Nearly all of the business houses are closed fin Dadeville today and the peo- pie. as a rule, are observing Thanks giving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
If Constipated
 Test If Free

Every year intelligent people are dressing more lightly and paying more attention to their health. If a per- son eats what Is sufficient for his blood plenty of strength to warm the remotest points of the body.
 It Is, as you see. much more a ques- ton of blood than of heavy clothing, less. regulate the quality of the blood. Of first importance is the daily move- fuent of the bowels, so that the waste matter may be carried from the system and not get in the blood. If a person has less than one movement of the bowels in each 24 hours he or she is constipated. If constipated there Is no better cure than Dr. CaldweIl's Syrup Pepsin. It cures so permanently and scientifically that eventually you will kind. and that is the point you are aiming at. You cannot expect per manent results from salts. powders, cathartic pills or purgative tablets. pr. Caldwcll's Syrup Pepsln. being a laxative tonic, will cure the trouble and so tone the digestive organs that they will soon learn to do natures work without assistance. That Is the experience. among others. of Mrs. Ben nison of Kewanee. IL. and John M. Neesixern. of Bennett Iowa.
 This wonderful herb laxative com pound can be obtained of any drug glst st 50 cents or q bottle. ire Thousands of reliable families keep Il steadily for just such emergencq. If however you have never yet used it and would like to try. it before buying, doctor and a free test bottle will be forwarded to your home. The results will speak louder than our words Write today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Penetrnten the Steel.

Newport, R. l., Noy. 26.-A net work of steel which proved impenetrabIe to Whitehead torpedoes in recent tests was pierced here yesterday by means of the Davis torpedo gun before a board of naval officers. The gun was fired with the charge reduced. but as the distance was only 100 feet, the torpedo going at an estimated speed of forty knots, passed not only through the net. which Is designed to protect. but through a steel hulk in- side the net. Tests at a greater range are to be made later. Lieutenant Davis is the inventor of the gun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
nIednIs for wrirhtn.

New York. Nov. 2e.-At ab anquet to be held in this city under the auspices of the Aero Club of America early next year. gold medals will be
 presented to the Wright Brothers. orville and wilbur. in recognition of their achievements as aviators. De- signs for the two medals are now un- der way and a committee has been ap- pointed to collect subscriptions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Rain-Stornl Brings Young Couple
 Together; Wedding Bells Now

the announcement was made that the long delayed wedding would be cele- brated in a short time.
 Miss Barker and Foley formerly lived in Windsor, Canada. When the young man was ninteen years old and the young woman seventeen years old. both decided to marry. Their parents intervened however, and the young woman was sent to Europe. Foley soon afterwards came to Chicago,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
To Extend Trolley Line.

Huntsville, Nov. 26.-(S Special )-rhe preliminary survey and calculations have been made for the extension of the electric railway to the Southern denot bv way of Gallatin and Church Streets The poles have already been put up and the car line, 1t Is stated, will be in operation within the next ninety days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
L.nnh nenIn In Hn,rnii-

Honolulu, Nov. 2s.-It Is announced an agreement has been reached be- tween Secretary of the Treasury Cor teIyou and W. G. Irwin for the ex- change of the site of the Federal building Tn Honolulu for a tract of Irwin's land. wanted by the govern ment. There has been a strong senti- ment against the proposed exchange and 1t Is believed that Congress will be appealed to to prevent the consum- nation of the deal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
IMPRESSIVE AND BEAUTIFUL
 SERVICES AT ST. JOHNS

The Thanksgiving service at St. Johns Episcopal Church yesterday at II o'clock was impressive and beautiful, an unusually large congregation att tending. In every one of the large windows on both sides of the church was banked a profusion of fruits. gro- ceries etc, while the posts between the pews were twined with grain, flow CTS. etc.
 The music was peculiarly beautiful. the anthem being one of the best that has ever besn beard in a Montgomery house of worship. Rev. E. E. Cobbs. the rector of St Johns preached a very impressive sermon.
 He announced before the sermon that the contributions of fruits. vegetables. groceries, etc.. would be distributed to the needy poor of the city, regard less of their denomination, and that If there was anyone in the congrega- tion who had any names to suggest, he would be glad if they would stay after the service and give his name.
 The offertory was used for the work of the mission in West End.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
STREAMS GOING DRY.
Water Question is Becoming Serious i
 North Alabama

Water Question is Becoming Serious in
 North Alabama.
 Huntsville, Nov. Especial )-The water question Is rapidly becoming serious one in North Alabama, and in this county especially.
 Many streams and springs that have never been known to fail before are dry. People in many rural communi- ties are hauling water from the Hunts vile spring, which never shows any variance of flow. The oldest inhabi- tants on Monte Sano say this is the nFst time they. have ever known Cold Spring to be dry. There is not a spring flowing on the mountain and all resi- dents are hauling water. Stock and cattle are suffering in many sections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
Pnntor,. snInrr Raised

Huntsville. Nov. Special. )-The Board of Stewards of the First Metho- dist Church held their first meeting of the year last night and raised the sal ary of the pastor. Rev. s. E. Was son. to s2000 per year. The usual com mittees were appointed and the work of the year mapped out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
HoIldnv In Birmtnwhnm

Birmingham. Nov. 6.-(Special)- Tho poor of Jefferson county received big Thanksgiving meal today, the inmates of the couny aims house eat ing turkey, ordered by the board of revenue. while the sheriff fed fowl and other things to the prisoners of the county jail.
 At the peniteniaries a better meal was served to the many convicts. One hundred pounds of turkey were pur- chased for the aims house alone.
 All the larger stores in Birmingham closed at noon today while a general holiday was taken all around. Four theatres had matinees this afternoon and outdoor sports were we'll patron ized.
 The banks were closed in Birming ham, the postofice observed holiday hours and other public institutions. in- cluding the schools celebrated the day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-11-27
INTERPRETATION.

WANTED-Situation by young man with thirteen years experience in large hard ware, wall paper, paints, oils and varnlshes : best of references given. Address B. F. A. care Advertiser. -e WANTED-Position as book keeper by young man with experience, Jan Ist references. Address A No. Care Adver- tiser -6 FIRST-CLAss gents furnishing goods and clothing salesman desires position at once
 No objection to leaving city. Best of ref erences Address P. O. Box 4s4, Montgom- cry, Ala --6-3t