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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
The FIRHt Martyr.

When Mrs Lampirthy reached Wa tersmeet, she went to her private bou- doir. and told the servants that she was not at home to any one who might call. She was not in the humor to talk to strangers. She gave Instructions that Sibyl was to act as hostess to the chiI- dren who had been asked to tea, and the child was jubilant at the idea of posing as mistress of the house.
 Mrs. Lampirthy had much to occupy her thoughts on that summer afternoon. The first shock of the discovery was succeeded by 8 feeling of relief and even of gratitude. For more than four teen years the folly of her childhood had shadowed her life. and had changed her from a silly. light-hearted girl, to a hard. pleasure-loving woman of the world.
 More than fourteen years ago Henry Rankin which was the name Sir Richard Gaunt had evidently assumed for this particular armour--had given her thousand pounds and packed her off to America to hide her shame.
 In New York she had made the &C., quaintance of a man of humble position, who had fallen In love with her and offered her marriage. She told as much of her story as 1t was necessary for him to know, and his only reply was to repeat his Offer of marriage. She accepted this shelter from the storm that was gathering about her head, and. when Sibyl was born. the child was registered as the daughter of Arthur and Violet Brackley.
 The marriage. as might have been expected from the first. was not a hap py one. Arthur Brackley, who was a W worlxingman earning $10 week. soon repented of his heroism. He found the woman he looked upon as the ideal of his humble mind to be vain. shallow, untruthfuI, and utterly interruptions.
 A year and half after Sibyrs birth he was Killed by the fall of Girder In a new building where he was working as a brieklayer. His employer paid the widow s2,0O0 compensation, and Mrs Brackley, who had still kept most of her thousand pounds intact, was In no danger of immediate want
 Then Mir. Lampirthy had come upon the scene. At that time he was merely looked upon as smart man who was likely to get on in the world, and he had not yet done more than lay the foundations of the huge fortune which came to him in the next ten years. Mrs Brackley deliberately set to work to capture him for a husband. and she was successful. Although she could not accurately be described as a wa man who would inspire a man to rise in the world, yet her love of luxury and her constant demands for money acted as incentives to the man who was struggling for the possession of great wealth. She never allowed him to rest If he made a million dollars. she point ed out to him that he might make an ether milton. And he went and made it. For time she spent most of his earnings. And he did not feel himself a free man till he had a fortune that sha could not dieafuata
 Such was the story of yiolst Hexa- nner, the woman for whom George
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
MRS. MERRITT DEAD.
Aged end Esteemea Resident Passed
 Away Yeaferday.

Aged end Esfeemea Resident Passed
 Away Yesterday.
 Mrs. Rachel J. Merritt. an aged and Highly honored resident of Montgom- cry. died at s;so o'clock yesterday af, ternoon at her home. sl0 Washington Street.
 Mrs Merritt was not native of Alabama but had lived tn Montgomery for more than half century. being S6 years old. She had during her long and. useful life attracted around her numerous friends. She Is survived by two sons R. P. Merritt of Montgomery and T. J Merritt of Brewton. by three daughters. Mrs. R. P. Brown of Culi- man, Mrs. Susie Persons of Farmers vilie. La, and Mrs. !. W. Brown of Montgomery, and by large number of grandchildren and gFeat-grandehild. ren.
 The funeral will be held from the residence. si0 Washington Street, at { o'clock this afternoon. Rev. w. M. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Avenue Meth h- odIst Church, will ofiieiate at the cer- emony and the lnterment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

Naderstand the change needed. lies not Al that which is without. but In that which is within. that is. In us, in our hearts. We have all the warnings. all the evidence, all the helps required for our continual awakening, for our daily growth in Christ. What we need is: to respond to them, to make diligent and earnest L4se of them. Thus alone shall we be able to sive God that which constitutes the foundation of all Christian life, vs1; vigorous, living. practical. personal faith. If this be ours. then shall we. by the mighty aid of the Holy Spirit. control and direct aright our wills and appetites (not through self-repression but through seif-expression), as the children of our Heavenly Father. Then shall we be safely borne lover the waves of this troublesome world" and, in due time, find rest and peace, joy and felicity, in the Paradise of our Almighty and Everlasting God.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

With cars crowded as in the days or wore when persons with padded pants formerly swung the big bat and bowlsd the bounding ball on day that me Lerislature decided they hadn't oughter Montgomery sought snlaea and craved coolness at the parks or any other place where the thermometer wasn't breaking the Olympic high lump record.
 It is likely that the street cars did the biggest business yesterday after noon to the various breathing places that has been done on any SunaaX since Sunday baseball was abolished.
 The atmosphere in the downtown district was practically unpearapie' Electric fans simply stirred up sir-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
Montgonerians CrolOd the
 Parks to Escape Old Sol

roccos while the breezes whenever the air stirred were like the blasts from q furnace, Outside of the paved dis triet, however, the atmosphere was de- cidediy more pleasant and from o'clock until dark every car boun9 in the direction of Pickett Springs. Eiec- trie Park. or Oak Park was as thor oughly loaded as Birmingham man after q half hours session fin blind tiger in the city of near-beer and dy- snamite.
 There was no festivity at any of the parks. The people simply detrained from the cars, said "whew" and sought ahade and a cool dfink. But there were certainly plenty of them doing it and Old Sol was working overtime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
Mount Melss News.

Mount Meigs, Aug. is.--fspeeial.l-- The crops in this community are suf- fering for rain, corn crops short and cotton dying. but opening fast and will be harvested in two months time.
 But our thriving little town stiu holds her own in the social line,
 Mrs. W, B Parker and her charm- ing daughter, Mise Edith, of Wetunp- ka. are visiting Mrs, N. A. Hill and Mrs, c. B. Pinkstoa,
 Miss Fannie Henderson. of Pensa- cola, after a pleasant visit to Mrs. A. S. wiglesworth, has gone 70 Nfont- gomery to spend a while with friends and relatives.
 Mrs. NJ. J, Dean, an old resident of thls place. but now of Montgomery, spent several days this week among friends.
 Miss Minnie Lawrence, of Troy, is with her sister, Mrs. Glider.
 Miss sara Glider has gone to Mont gomery, where she is the. guest Of Mss Dean.
 Misses Mary Hill Psnkston ana Rath Hill are waiting Mrs. Hudaon on sayrs street.
 Mias Mary Dee Vaughan. of Mont genery, and Miss Mary Clai wigIss- worth have returned from q delightful visit to Mathews.
 Mrs. J. R. Relic and children have returned from a months visit to Ten nessee, Mississippi and North Ala bama.
 Mir. William Pinkston and chfi- dren of valdosta, Ga, have been vis- iting his parents.
 Miss Clara Barnett. of Tallassee, is the guest of her brother.
 Miss Vaughan. of Montgomery, is visiting Mrs. Ab Wiglesworth at sRomancoke." near this place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
KNOWN IN MONTGOMERY.
ur. HaIbert Had Wide Family CODnec-
 tiOnS in Alabama.

Dr. A. 0. Halbert, the Columbus, Miss. physician, who met such a hor- ribIe death Saturday by being crushe ed by the weights of the town clock in his home city was we'll known in Mont gomery and has relatives throughout Alabama.
 He was a cousin of Prof Henry s. Halbert, who is connected with the State Department of Archives and His tory and who is recognized as the greatest living authority on the lan- guage of the Choetaw tribe of In- dians. Professor Halbert has written several articles and text book on the subject and Is well versed in all In- dian lore.
 pr. Halbert was known as a splen- did physician. and an upright, high toned gentleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
sHIPSED TO TYsON's.
Funeral of MT. Harrison Takes Place
 This Morning.

The remains of Mir. Jackson Harri- son. who died Saturday night, were shipped to Tyson's Station at { o'clock yesterday afternoon. Members of his family and a number of friends accom- panied the body.
 The funeral will be held at Tyson's at 10 o'clock this morning. Elder John B. Dunn, of the Christian Church of Montgomery, will ofnciate at the cere- mony and the interment will be made in the family burial grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
MRS. RoBERTsoN DIES i.
We'll Known Resident of Montgomery
 Expirea at Home.

Mrs. Lee Robertson, a we'll known resident of Montgomery died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at her home Aal East Jefferson Davis Avenue.
 Mrs. Robertson was a native of Montgomery County, and was 5S years old. She Is survived by one son, J. P. Robertson, and by one daughter, Mrs. James Bullock. both of Montgomery.
 The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence. Rev. W. NJ. Cox, pastor of the Dexter Ave- nue Methodist Church will ofiiclate at the ceremony. and the interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
A SUCCESSFUL RAID,
Two Complete Dlstilllng 0utats Cap-
 tured in CevinRton County.


 tured in C0vington County.
 Troy, Aug. 6.-(special. )-Deputy Collector E. N Winters of Dothan and Deputy Marshal F. G. Taylor of Montgomery made a successful raid in Covington County on the 1Sth Inst. when they raided two complete listil- iery outfits with a quantity of beer, near Babbie. covington County. One of the outfits was said to belong to Jim HarrelI, Green Harrell and others, and the other to J. W. People and b. D. Williams. Another distillery was raided on the same day. reported to be the property of G. C. Dauphin.
 D. D. Williams and J W. People were brought to Troy yesterday even ing by Deputy Marshal Taylor and ar raIgned before the United States Com operating sn illicit distillery and were bound over under a $20O bond eacn' to await the action of the next Fed- eral grand jury. J. W. Barnes ana H. C. McLaney of Andalusia accom- panied the officers on the rail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
FOR SALE

FOR SALE.
 Fifty horses and mules. Must he sold on account of the Great Wilhe Shows travelling by railroad Write WIIke Bross. n. F. D. No. s, Mt. Mei&s Road, Montgomery, Ala. 7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

word to the wfset Miss Blnnehe Aidrpch appears in the werld-famed Parisian sheath Gown at the 0Tpheum alI this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
wANTED--MALE HELP.

r----~-----------s-----7~- wANTED--EKperience stenographer want ed for several hours daily. preferably in morning, work to last two or three weeks. possibly more.- 0tve experience and pay ex- pected. B. l.. Post Office Box 7s9. city.--3 wANTED--for U. S. Armyi able- bodied unmarried men between ages of IS and sS; citizens of united States of good character and temperate hahits who can speak, read and write English. Apply to reccFuiting officer. IS i-2 S. Court St.. Montgomery, Ala. --3-thuF- mon WANfED-i,000 men's suits to be clean ed and pressed every week beginning Mon day. Aug. 18th. by the Elite Cleaning and Pressing Company. club rates Si 50: spe- ciai suit dry cleaned and pressed soc or steam cleaned and pressed a. %. sstisfac- ton guaranteed. Elite Cleaning and Press ing Co.,, 1i6h Dexter Ave, Phone l2bs
 --s-9t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

A word to the wisat Miss Blanche AIdrach appears in the wOxId-famed Parislan sheath Gown at the 0rDheum all this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

crawshay had spent ten years of his life. If he had known the truth, he might have been less eager tn his search for the betrayer, and he might never have beQueathed his legacy of vengeance to another man But he knew Iothing of the truth. He supposed, and he had every reason to suppose, that he betrayed woman had sunk into the lowest depths of shame, that she had died of grief and starvation. He cer' taihly did not imagine that she mad tFiumphed over her frst and only mis take, and had risen te position tPat was the envy of half the women of the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

The total trade of the Philippine ls- lands last year was: imports RsV'- 45s,s1o; exports. 4Sa,os7.ss7'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
MIsCELLANEOUs-

WETUMPKA Automobile Gchsauia ieava
 Pickett Springs for Wetumpka. am, E am, n am. P.ms p-m-, R-aa-, n.ms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
WANTED.

WANTEp-3 to acres farming or trucking land within miles of Montgomery, on good road leading to city. Small house no ob-
 lection. though not desired Prefer place with some trees and crossed by small stream. Must be in healthy locality and not swampy Answers must give location and price per acre. Address A. B. C.. P. 0.
 Box 760. City. --l-4t WANTED-Parties with from Si.ooo.oo to s5, 900. %; guaranteed investment. 25 per cent. proht: will stand the closest lnvesti- gation. Address Investment. Care Adver-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
FOR RHNT-RocMs.
FOR RENT-sT0REs.

FOR RENT--From October iet, store on corner of Blob and Coosa Streets. Apply to M sabel Sons. 1o2 Bibb s.. Montsomery. Ala --1s-tf FOR RENT--Ths largest and best list of vacant storea in Chattanoogas Tennessee
 Also all kinds of insurance. IT. q. OimHted 6 Sons, No. llS East Eighth st. chatta- nooEa. Tenn. --mo-1b-aa-st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
WANTED-FEMALE HELp.


 WANTED-White girls to do general hoass. work in private homes; flair wagess modag- ate work. good treatment and good oppoF- tunities. Those who wish a situation and live out of town may wF7ts The Salvation Army Montgomery. Ala. Otherwise may call at alI Whitman St.. or phone as1I.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
(Continuea TomerrowJ
Phone aBG.

We have to-day fresh water trout and bream. salt water Trout Red snap per and Crabs. Large frying chickens and hens live and dressed pure JeF- ssy butter and strictly fresh eggs Quick delivery. Call us early. Hotel restaurant and boarding house trade speciality. Tatum and Robinson; No. 10 Monroe sttreet. Adv, ttf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
CONTRACTING BUILDERS

D .M AVERY. Contractor and Builder. sses ttnates rendered on all kinds of work in the building line. your patronage solicited Phone l2oS. --s0t WE INVITE specifications on all kIna1 os contracting and building Work guarantaed W E Soies q Co Ofgiea phone Ill. reai dence l73l, 10 South Perry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
WANTED-RoOM OR BOARD

wANTED-Near intersection of Heron and Goidthwaite Ste. Board for Eentloman and wife. One little girl References exchang- ed. c. s. Mex ?. Q. Box 106. -e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
FURNITURE.

TTTsT Tscs,vsa rtcs nsv, iIns of Ar sauares and Rugs Of all kinds. caah or credit. Ss commeree st.. Gay sightler,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
FLAMING MILL

WE ARE prepared to do all kinds Of car penter and mill work. Estimates furnished
 Door and windows screens a speciality. J. c Lewis. Phone Nc. 3. --t4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
COOL DRINKS.

WE ARB STILL serving thoss delicious nmeades. pure coca cola. tn fact. We mix the drinks tO nit the spot" L. p Hale c Go. ~-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
WANTED-AGENTs.

AdENTS-Wanted to sell Electric Poiish for Polishing gold. and silver. The wonder or the age Send twenty-five cents for sample. Address, Page < Smith FIorala
 Ala' BOX SSo' -2 GENERAL Agent State of Alabama. for the sale of "A History of Ali Nations :, twenty-four large volumes. beautifully illus trated. Best worlds history extant. Samuel B. Stephens. Petrey. Alabama. -2-I5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
REAL EsTATR

JAMES oALI4A0HER-Rsfsran Ftrss National and Fourth National Banks of Aontaomsey. --a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
PLUMBING.

ALL KINDS Of plumbing work asns promptly Repairs my sDeoialty satisfae. tion guarantesd. EselmAtes cheertuIIy Bur
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
PERSONAL.
FURNITURE.

HAVING MOVED to 20s-I1 Adontgomerv street, we are willing tc JAertfiee ell plofits eail and get acquainted with Montgomeryss s largest and handsomest furniture store.
 Genuine Perfection Mattress sT.Ak. I2o c. Rhodes c aon 70. --te
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
FOR SALE REAL ESTATE.

THE BEAUTIFUL building lot fronting los feet on South Perry street at the Inter section of East Jefferson Davis avenue is for sale at a low price, Edw. 6. Waite. owner. --1i-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
TYPEWRTTERs.

NEW and second band typewgttaRa for aaAA
 machines of all makes rented. repaired anA exchanged; supplies and Rooe@sofies. G v. paVanG s1cee9soE % Terry a Davaae, --aa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
WANTED-sALEsMEN.

WANTED First class salesmen Ex-
 Vandiver building. -6tf WANTED SALESMAN--Hustlers make ex- eeptionally good money One agent made $500 in one month. You have the same chance Conkiin Upp. Real Estate 20 I-3 Commerce Street. Montgomery. LII
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

TO IOAN-SS,o0O at per cent. on improv-
 sd City real ehtate Amounts of $500 and up 'phone lT4. or address Jno C. T4arda- way. City. -21-tf wETUBIPKA Automobile Schedule leave Pickett Springs for Wetumpka. am. m, II am. 1 pm, pm, pm. pm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
EoR aALE

r. FOR GALE--Ford automobile tep and full over $i,0o0. Will take sk25. sam Marvin. P, O. Box 4o3. ~-10-tf 
 OAK sIpEBoARD-LaFea golden oak aida- board, nearly new. worth t3bi for sis SO. see 1t today, it's a genuine bargain. James O'Hara. iis-i2o Monroe. ~-te-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17
Blacksmith and Carriage ahoy

 SCIENTIFIC HorssshosinSs buiidars and rs Der tires put oa- T. R Carter. 2is ~. PsFrs St. --sas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

vVANTEp-You to illustrate your ads. with our cuts: they add 2b per cent to ths attraetlVeness of any ad. talk it over with The Advertiser Engraving Company Phone
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-17

FOR sALE-2s0 shares Huntsville Gas and oil Co. stock for sa2. 50. Address II A. L..
 care Advertiser, --lo-at
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
THE DELEGATES OF THE CONSUMERS

suggestion tariff hearing
before the committee
its ace o a
member ought
D delegate of the
lines production but all of
privilege overcharge the
makers producers of hops,
their advocacy of
artifcially high prices
respectfully their arguments
carefully
consumesthe of the peoplehave representa-
tiyes those which they have elected congress.
of the committee If he
all of
constituent,
ways ought be consider
of his
protective gives the
of life to the greatest number of people.
Highly miionare thousands picturesque
and make fine showing of national prosperity.
substantial prosperity lies in
products
be better served.
special
mttee right heard point onlyhey show
that schedules will in the benefit the
Meanwhile member the member
mind he
to special delegate of the consumer.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
THE DISSATISFIED RICH

wealthy has his command all that
he unsasfed how he find
He voices question that in the minds of thousands VINO
have thrown themselves into the whr of money making to n
neglect of other things and when the is made ma e
lives of those human sympahes that make lie
worth living
successful but unsatisfed man lacks
is gratitude He will find consolation in thinking OF the
those
blind and others so in
inevitably mental condition than his
thinking these long enough, earnestly enough and
alphabetically be lend to them of his
satisfaction in parting
ptiful sight in the world than that of a
with wealth, leisure health complaining that he is I'M
satisfied while all around him sick crippled impoverished Misery is
smiling through its
If leisure pals why should he maintain 1t?
himself others who must cease
lessy toll
him satisfaction why not try the JOY
who suffering the bares neces-
saries of life?
who is sorrowing because he
a remember the coatess and
would from grateful eyes
Many which of wealth and leisure
may find find it in himself
He o. a barrier but bond between
himself his fellows.
He get busy himself, but for others.
This is mmutabe law. And is good season to begin
line with it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27
CATTLE DISEASE SPREADS:
CAUSES RIGOROUS ACTION

WASHINGTON, D. c., Nov. 81
Alarming results following the out
break of a contagious foot and
mouth disease in New York and
Pennsylvania, causing those states
10 be quarantined against inter-
ktate shipments of cattle, etc.
were shown in a report which
reached Secretary of Agriculture
Wilson, stating that four children
In Danville, Pa, had contracted the
disease. A rigid investigation is in
progress in Danville and else
where to determine whether 9th
ers have become similarly affected.
The officers believe that the
Spread of the contagion will be
checked, although admitting that
the situation is grave and will re-
Quire energetic and concerted ac-
Zion by the state and federal au-
thorities.
The order issued by the secre-
eary. which became effective i'm
mediately. makes the quarantine
exceedingly rigid. 1t even goes so
Var as to require that mo railroad
EARS or boats within the area quar-
Antined, which have carried live
stock. shall be moved interstate
until the cars or boats have been
pleaned and disinfected with a five
Der cent solution of carbolic acid"
Shipments of dressed carcasses
pf calves, sheep and other runmi
pants. interstate or to foreign
nountries, are prohibited unless the
hides or skins and hoofs are re
moved. II Is required further tina,
When shipments are being made
From and to points not In either Of
me two states Quarantined the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-11-27

Am | the lucky lad. what? Say,
fellows, I'm so lucky that II I'd
fall down a mine shaft I'd strike
pay dirt at the bottom. Thud! I
went down to the sale of unclaimed
freight at the depot yesterday. All
the other prominent citizens were
there, too. l bid In box supposed
to contain jewelry. It didn't. so
now | won't have to give my girl
any for Christmas. Ha. ha, ha!
All the box had in it was a dead
queen bee, so | wasn't stung after
all. Whee-yip! Sid Dibblehofer,
after spirited bidding, had gallon
demijon, that looked mighty prom
Using, knocked down to him. But
1t was only bezine. He was so rat
tied that he went right away and
hasn't bezine since. Tee-hee, tee
hee, tee-hee! Also toot-toot! Asa
Buntin drew a safety razor while
hoping to get a snow shovel. AS
he doesn't expect to shave until
Thomas Watson gets elected presi-
dent, he traded it off to Aunty
Hodspoogle for pair of suspend
ers she got when trying for hot
water bottle. Grandpa Smink, who
hasn't any teeth, bought parcel
labelled Infant Food" but it was
set of nut picks. He says he can
pick up nuts better with his hands
than with them things. However,
somebody got what he really could
find some use for. Caleb Moot won
can filled with cocoa butter. He
is going to put 1t on his coco to
make his hair strong. A box
marked "Perishable" proved to be
box of cheese. But 1t hadn't per-
ished. On the contrary, 1t was
full OF life. Give 1t air." some
body said, and in a minute 1t had
all the air within four rods of the