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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
DELEGATES ARRIVE
FIRST BUSINESS SESSION U. D. c. FOR
 TODAY.
Many Receptions, Concerts and Small sO- clal Affairs Given to Early Dele- Rnfes--Pr0gram for Con-
 vention Outlined.

Birmingham. May 2.-(spscial) )--cuite a number of delegates and representatives have arrived in the city already for tho twelfth annual convention of the United Daughters of the Confectionery of Alabama Committees of the local chapter. Pelham Chapter. are meeting the trains and are es- corting the guests to the stopping places assigned An elaborate program has been arranged for the convention and the enter tainnnent of the delegates thereto.
 A reception was given tonight at the home of Mrs. Charles G. Brown. the state president. The pretty home on Fountain Heights, was brilliantly lighted up ana decorated for the occasion.
 The first business sessien will be held Wednesday morning al the city hall where the convention will be held After tnvoca- tion by Rev l.. S Haudey. of the Central Presbyterian Church. addresses of welcome will be delivered by Mayor George B. Ward Col. A. C. oxford of Camp Hardee. U. C. ". ? Jones. of the Sons of Veterans and MrR. c. M. Tardy of Pelham Chapter. The re- ports of the president and then the other officers will be submitted.
 Wednesday afternoon the delegates will attend the band concert at the theater. A reception will be tendered "Wednesday even ing at the residence of Mr. and Mrs T. c. Thompson.
 A trolley ride Thursday afternoon to East Lake with a historical and musical sympo- sium Thursday evening In Cable Hall. Au- tomobile rides. receptions and a banquet Friday night are on the program. The prospects are that the convention this week will be the best ever held blythe organiza- tion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

red to the Committee on the State of the Order.
 That the election will be hardly fought is positively Anown from the spirited campaigning that is already being done There WAS much work done yesterday all of the dozen can didates for the position striving ear nestly for the office.
 The report of the trustees of the Or phan's Home was of especial interest. It showed that the Home was more than two thirds completed and that the work was progressing satisfactorily. The Board of Trustees proposed that the -GrandF Lodge provide an assess ment of 20 cents semi mi-annually against each member of the Order for an en- dowment and building fund The re- port was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order.
 The Grand Lodge was adyised on- cially of the return of 25 per cent of it's contribution to the Odd Fellows or san Francisco immediately after the earthquake and ire In that city sever al years ago. The Odd Fellows of Alabama contributed $1,712.6S, so that the return was S421.92-
 H. L. Mckee moved mat the amount returned be given to the Odd Fellows of Albertyille who had suffered from the recent cyclopU there. The resolu- ton was referred to special com mittee composed of c. H. Roquemore and W. D. Thompson.
 The Grand Lodge adjourned late yes terday afternoon until o'clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
TRUE BILLS IN OLUMBUS
 CAUSE A SENSATION

Columbus. Ga. May Special --s sensation was caused today by tho returning of ten true bills by the Muse cogee County grand jury against va4 rious citizens of Columbus, chargin& them with violating the Georgia proS intuition law.
 The grand jury has a great deal 0& testimony before it. 1t is understood. and according to current reports to- night, some thirty other indictments will be returned
 It Is said that the cases were work ed up by detective in the employ of the Anti-Saloon League. man about 65 years of age. who formerly prne- ticed law. t-
 Following were the indictments ra- turned today:
 A Reid. of the Rankin House. four true bills; Y. s. Morris, former saloon proprietor. three true bills; A. B. Dan- Tel, grocer. two true bills; J. W. Bish- op. former saloon keeper one true bill.
 Mir Reid states that the charges against him are in connection with the shipping of whiskey to Columbus from his Montgomery house. but that this business was conducted in such q manner that 1t was not violation of the law
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
Previous ALaban1a Records
 Busted by "Joiner" Austin

King Solomon No. 4sO. A F. & A. N Mineral City Chapter No. lQl. R
 sam Thompson Council No. 4s. R. S. & s. E. M.
 Cyrene Commandery No. 10, K. T.
 Birmingham Lodge No. 2. A. A. s. R
 Birmingham Chapter No. l. A. A S. R.
 Birmingham Council Kadosh A. A. Alabam consistory. A. A. S. R
 Zamora Temple A. A. O. N. M. s
 Magnolia Lodge No. 121. l. C.. Q. F.
 Birmingham Encampment No. 2l 1. o. O. F!
 Myrtle Rebekah Lodge No. ss. 10. 0 F.
 Canton Jefferson No. 8. P. NJ, I. o o. F.. Phenix Lodge No. 25. K. of P. ,. Birmingham Lodge No. f9, B. P. o. F Birmingham Aerie No. 26s. F. o. D. George A Custer Post No. 1. G. A. R. George 1T. Thomas Camp No, 1. S.. ofV.
 Tecumseh Tribe No. 21. I. O. R. NJ
 Hayloft No. q 1-2. Haymakers. ,Hiawatha Council No. s. D of r.
 Alabsma B. Degree Council No. 2, O. R. M
 Mecca Council No 99 G. O. of Q Birmingham Dam No 1 Beavers.
 Montgomery during these times of baseball prowess at the ratio of 6 to 1. feels little bit slow on this proposi- ton, but Henry Englehardt and R.. Tyler Goodwyn are batting way above the 300 mark, and In a real match contest could make the Birmingham joiner" hustle some.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
CHAIRMAN HENDERSON WRITES.
Advises Committee of Second Congress
 siOnal District of conditions.

Advises Committee of Second Congress
 siOnaI District of conditions.
 w A Henderson, Chairman of the Second District Democratic Executive Committee. has written the following letter to members of the committee in regard to the placing of their names upon the ballots to he used in tine pri- mary election Monday, May IS. My Dear Sir:
 T have prepared lhe tickets for committeeman for the Second Con- gressional District 1n accord with what I understood to be Colonel WileY's wishes In this regard l received from Colonel Wiley, a few days ago, let- ter requesting me to confer with the Secretary. MT. A. H. Arlington. and check over the counties and see that no vacancies existed in the committed places.
 q conferred with MT. Arlington, and asked him to write you request ing you to file a written reauest with the committee to put your name on the ticket; the day before the matter closed. I learned that he had not writ ten, so I filed with MT Jackson a r@- quest in writing to print your name on the ticket in order to make it up and complete It.
 "In assuming this responsibility, l was actuated solely by the desire to serve Colonel Wiley and protect his interest. in his absence and is his af- fiction. he could not be here deem this much explanation due to me. and I trust my action will meet with your
 "Very truly
 "w A Henderson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

for we cannot but perceive. it. We 1 seem to be breathing the air of hospit- ality. The very birds and flowers seem to sing or to look the pleasure you have in being hosts to aus. and my answer to your kind words can be only | spontaneous and enthusiastic re- sponse In which am sure all other visitors join with me We are glad to miugles wit kh \ tue Odd Fellows of the | Capital City and we thaAk you heart 1 fly for the generous reception we have l received" a-
 A Gift from the Dead There followed then an impressive scene. Jacob Pepperman. of Mont gomery, after a speech replete with deep emotion which he had difficulty | in. controlling, delivered to Grand Mas ter Goodwin. a beautiful gavel ot ] ivory and silver and ebony which the l late Grand Secretary, just previously to his death, had prepared for pres entation to the Grand Lodge. At the request of MT. Weaver's kinsmen. Mir Pepperman said. he delivered the hand some gift to the Grand Lodge. NtHe can never be replaced in the Grand Lodge of Alabama" Mir Pep perman said, "and I know you all like me. know and appreciate the faithful brother We have lost.''
 Mir. Goodwin, receiving the gift for the Grand Lodge. spoke of the de- ceased officer eloquently. Mir. Weav- CTS life, he said, would ever be an inspiration to every member of the order.
 Standing. all the members present joined in singing Nearer My God to Thee" as memorial of the late Grand Secretary, and then "In the Sweet Bye and Bye" was sung in memory of the late Mrs. L., A. Doron, Past President of the State Assembly of Rebekahs.
 The public ceremony was concluded.
 re Grand Lodge Begins Work.
 The Grand Lodge convened in secret session at lI:30 o'clock aIfd after per fecting organization adjourned until o'clock when the regular business of the order was taken up.
 The following standing committees were appointed:
 .credentials-I. Yaretsky. F. P. Per- kins, J H. Lawson.
 Finance-H. L. Mckee. W. K. Mo- Adory E. W. Hausman. Petitions and Appeals-E. G. Rick arby, George Huddleston. F. K. Me- Morris.
 .Distribution-J. c. Jones. J. A. Howie. c. J.. Rlankenship. Judicary-A. H.. Turner, A. E. Meadow, A. F. McGhee. State of the Order-C. F. Sheldon. A. NJ. Humphries. W E.. Carson. LegiSlation--Jack MOOre, J. I. Blakemore. George Stiefelmeyer. Mileage and Per Diem-J. J. Rus sell, J. E. Carter D. J. Deacy.
 Necrology-M. E.. Butt, |. D. Mo Cluskey. A. J Langley. Excuses-p. W. MeGaughey. J. Bur ger, L.. E. Lackey.
 Constitution and By-Laws--Nisbet Hambaugh, S. B. Sightler, Charles Landstreet. Reporter-W. F. Mccartney.
 The following special committees were appointed:
 To take suitable action on the death of H. c. Weaver Grand Secretary. W. c. Wheeler of Huntsville. l. W. Holt l of Birmingham. A. G. Bethard of Deca- | tur: all Past Grand Masters. The proposal to change the basis of representation of subordinate lodges | was among the first matters made to the Grand Lodge yesterday afternoon. Al present the basis of representation is the allowance of one representative
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
T. @. o. F. Grand Lodge
 Ln Annual Session


 parts of the State its members had gathered and 1t was good for them all to be together.
 Then, after review of the work of the Order In Alabama and in the Uni ted States, Mir. Crawford spoke formal welcome to both Odd Fellows and Re- bekahs, without waom." he continued, there could be little lasting good. The Orphans Home will never fail as long as the Rebekahs continue to lend us their loyal aid and encouragement.
 Let us be kind and labor in har- mony. In the name of friendship. love and truth. l welcome you to Mont gomery."
 The response to the addresses of welcome was made by Deputy Grand Master w. k. Urouhart, of Birming- ham. Called upon at the last moment to. speak. MT. Urquhart began, he had merely obeyed his superior officer and he stood in fear and trembling of the result for such words of welcome, as he had heard required an effort of sur passing magnitude in return.
 There was no, need. for you to tell us that we are welcome" he continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

in the Grand Lodge for the first fifty members or fractional part of that membership. and another member for each additional fifty or majority frac- ton of fifty. The proposal of yester- day afternoon Is basis of two rep@ resentatives for the first eighty with one more for each additional fifty. By the projected plan the lodges would be divided into two classes, odd and even numbered. the odd numbers to elect in one year and the even numbers to elect in the succeeding year, so that the changes in membership of the Grand Lodge would be gradual. The delegates under the proposed change would be elected for terms of two years. The. proposal was referred to the Committee on the State of the Order.
 The petition of the Gold Link Lodge of Mobile for permission to change it's name to H. c. Weaver Lodge was re- ferred to the Committee on Petitions and Appeals.
 A motion that all speeches in debate be limited to five minutes was adopted.
 Nine o'clock was adopted as the hour of meeting for the morning sessions of the Grand Lodge during it's present convention.
 The Election of Secretary. e.
 The election of Grand Secretary, which will be the most interesting of the Session. may be made this morn ing. A resolution that 1t be made the special. order for Il o'clock was refer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
The school nt Linden.

Linden. May I3--(Special1-The com mencement exercises of the Linden High School will be held next week. The school has had a very successful run and great interest Is manifested in the exercises of next week which close up a session of nine full months.
 Following Is the program for tn" entire week. commencing next Sunday
 Sunday. May 17 at ii a. m.-Com- mencement Sermon by Rev. Frank Seay. of Mobile.
 Wednesday. May 20 at 8 D. m.-Ex- ercises by Primary anl Grammar Grade Departmenta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
COMER AT CAPITAL
THINKS BRYAN IS SAFE IN ALA
 KAMA.
DemOpolis and Jasper VIII Not Get Their Public Buildings from This Congress--0ther Afa~
 hmfna Items

Washington, May 12.--(Speciai. )--- Governor Conner is here to attend the White House meetings scheduled for the next three days.
 In an interview today he expressed the opinion that the Bryan delegates would easily win at the coming Ala bama primaries.
 The Governor was a visitor today on both the Senate and House floors, and met many of the leading statesmen.
 Representative Wiley's physician de- cided today that he is yet too i'll to start for Hot Springs. Va. as had been arranged. If there is an improvement In his condition 1t Is hoped that he can be taken there tomorrow night.
 Changes have been made by the House committee in the public build ings bill It is understood that two Alabama items have been knocked out. Demopolis, which was voted a site in the last bill will not get an appro- priation to commence the building, and Jasper will not get the site that Con- gressman Hobson thought he had cer- tainly secured.
 The Senate today passed the Bank head amendment making the maximum pay of rural free delivery carriers s1.oo0 instead of $soo. as the present
 Alfred J. stofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
"In God We Truatp Again.

Washington, May I2.-The Senate Committee Non Finance today voted unanimously to report the bill already passed by the House providing for the permanent restoration of the words. "In God We Trust" to- appear on gold and silver. coins of the United States. The motto was taken off the coins by order ef the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
WOUND IS SERIOUS.
Accidental Shooting of Little Girl May
 Doz,,It Fatally.

Accidental Shooting of Little Girl May
 Result Fatally.
 The accidental discharge of revol- yer may cost the life of Opal Moorer. four years odl, and daughter of l.. D. Moorer. of TBS Clayton Street. The bul- let. fired at close range from a weapon in inc hand of Church Allen. resident In tba Moorer home. entered the jaw and lodged in the neck
 Allen. 1t is said, did not know the nistol was loaded. The acident occur red in his room. wher the little girl was playing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
REBEKAHs CONVENE.
state Assembly Begins Annual Session
 Thln McrntnC.

State Assembly Begins Annual Session
 This McFning.
 The Rebekah State Assembly will hold its annual session in the city be- ginning at 10 o'clock this morning. Miss Allie B Robinson. President of inc Assembly, will preside over the del- egates.
 The sessions will be held in the Knights of Pythias Hall on Court Square and will last two days. Most of the delegates arrived yesterday and were present last night at the recep- ton given to the Rebekahs and Odd Fellows by the members of the local lodges of the two orders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
FOUGHT AN OFFICER
NEGRO WENT WILD WHEN HE WAS
 ARRESTED sE
Struggle Bteween Constable s,,,.h s. Whd Negro Created Exeftemeuf .,, - Corner of Ferry and Dexter
 Avenue

Swearing that he was going ,o sboo, ..Se Kill Constable Jim smith of Judge M H 9oleW court, Judge Screws, and the man . s. "o-n "ho swore out the warrant for , eo years of age was yesterday afternoon hbout Si5c o'clock locked up in the county lah charged with false pretenses and reslst-s ing an officer. -, |, {
 constaele Jim smith having been given as warrant Tor Mason by Judge Screws Justiee z ef the Peace. went out Into one of inc ne-as gro sections of the city and made his arrest z seemingly the negro was content to 10 into the Justices court and prove his innocence of the charge
 At the corner of Dexter Avenn. ana Ferry Street. another notion . e,,-1 tered the head of the negro He determined { mat he would not go to court nor would he submit to arrest Accordingly he maa1 a break for his liberty 19
 officer smith held on. however The nc. z gro then started using vile language to the officer at the same time doing his best te get out of his clutches. Officer. Smith had no club but seeing that something must bt done immediately in order to take hixs man into court. drew his revolver and used | the butt end effectively as a club 4r~
 4 large crowd quickly gathered ana M was some little time before many knew tnNt the excitement was oceasioned bv the attempted escape of negro prisoner in the bands of an officer. The revolver In the hands of the officer was used to such effect that before manx minutes had passed the negro was suceess<l fuiiy tanned and perfectly willing to ae- company the officer wherever he wished to go.
 When he was taken to the county jail thas negro again became wild. There were tsn9 many officers of the law around for a repeN tition of the attempt to escape. ana curslnes the constable who had made the arrest, the judge in whose court the paper was issued the man who swore out the warrant. and swearing to- kill them sight just aH soon as he got out of the jail the negro waa9 securely locked up with an additional charga after his name.
 Preliminary hearings will doubtless De given him within few days. the faiae pre- tense charge in Judge Screws court and the one for resisting officer before Jus tice of the Peace B. C. Young. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
THE PASSING THRONC


 pr. E. Wagner has gore to Birming- ham to attend the dental convention In that city.
 MT. J. B. Matthews, a prominent citizen of Ozark, is in the city attending the sessions of the Alabama Optical Society.
 Messrs. c. L. Ruth and R. s. Taaeue will leave this morning for Tuscaloosa to attend the Grand Com mandery of the Knights Templars.
 pr. J. I. Beech of scottsboro was among the prominent visitors to the city yesterday. He commanded the Jackson County Volunteers during the war with Spain.
 pr. T. Gardner Foster, Jr.. Assistant Surgeon in the United States navy. Is on visit to his parents for a short time. pr. Foster has recently return ed from the Pacific coast, by way Of the Magellen Straits, where he has been on duty for the past two years. His many friends will be glad to wei" come him home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
THE NEWS OF SELMA
Ne..rn FatnlIy Iniured.

Selma, May 12.-(Special)-Th morning, while at work on the new Lilienthal building. on Alabama Street, Pete Vassar, a well-known ne- gro brick mason, was hurled from the second story to the ground below lie was standinS uron pile of bricks on the false flooring of the second floor and the combined weight of negro and bricks broke through the light blanks Vassar's left leg was broken and nc sustained other injuries which are likely to prove fatal,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

The election of JAS. F. FERRAII as TREASURER of Montgomery County means n business mans nupery1mfAu af the county funds. He fa in daily sasscE with the nnnnciaI conditions of the. world. He has no strings tled to hlans politically or otherwise.
 VOTE FOR JAS. r. FERRALT.. It means Good Roads with econonixs su-wed-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
~,,,.,. Negro Caught.

Chicago. May l2 -Tarey Brown' negro. wanted in Memphis. Tenn, for the y,urdar of Virginia Branden, also a negro, was arrested here today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mir. and Mrs. A G. Parrish and daughter, Miss Mary, have gone to New York to visit Miss Belzara Parrish, who has been spending the winter there studying music.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mrs. J. G. Converse has returned from Newberne, where she has been visiting Mrs. Jack Brown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
AnnnnI Renortn Made.

Last night at the meeting of tho Selma City Council the annual reports of officers were made. showing the transactions of the city for the past fiscal year. All the departments were shown to be in excellent shape. 7 The impeachment proceedings against Captain Frank Miller of the police de- partment were taken up the charses being drunkenness and neglect of duty. The vote was four to three, two Coun- cilmen not voting, declaring him guilty as charged, but as 1t takes two-thtrds of the entire Council, he was not im- naaChad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
Social and Personal.

Mrs. J. G. John, who has been the guest of Mrs. R. E. L. Mel for the past week. returned this afternoon to her home in Birmingham. She was accompanied by Mrs. E.. E. L. Mel, who is a delegate from the Selma Chapter. U. D.. C.. to the State Con- vention, which assemblies in Birming- ham tomorrow. Mrs. Mel will make a special plea to the convention Tor liberal contributions towards the Nor gan-Pettus Memorial Fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mrs. S. G. Howard left this morning for Birmingham to meet her son. pr. Clinton Howard of Huntsville. who Is standing examination in the former city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Miss Estelle Adler will be hostess on Thursday. afternoon for the members of the Sewing Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mrs. sE S. Gilmer of Marion June- ton is spending today here with rela- tives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mir. Clarence Elebash. who has been attending school at Tulane University, has returned home for. tn e holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13

Mrs. Sig Mayer of Demopolis is the guest of Mrs. Gusdorf. on Broad Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
ChemuIno Celehrnten.

Seoul. May 12.--Chemulpo is enfete. it being the anniversary of the opening of the port to foreign trade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-13
Thursday. May a1 at s D. m.-Ad.

Thursday. May 21 at p. m.-Ad- dress by Dr. Robert Patrick. of Ma rion.
 Friday, May g at 6 D. m.-A play. "Fanchon, the Cricket"
 The commencement sermon will be preached In the auditorium of the new court house and very large attend ance of the people of this section up- on the services of the day Is expected.
Casco Bay breeze., 1908-07-02
AIIioator Pear Hsre

One OF the novelties with which the
dealers In fruits are tempting palates
these days Is the alligator pear. or
avocado. an import from South Ameri.
ca. The first thing that occurs to a
person seeing this fruit for the frs;
time Is to wonder why IL is called an
alligator pear" or a pear" at all.
for that matter. In general appear.
ance Il resembles far more closely a
giant green rs, its skin sprinkIed
thickly with tiny black spots, to which
the qualifying half OF its name may.
perhaps, be due.
When divided the resemblance 10 n
pear avnishes altogether. From the
centre Is taken black DIT. as large
as an agg leaving the fruit much like
a muskmelon cut in half. The meat
10 light pink in color. and possesses
a delicate flavor suggestive of pea
nut butter. but totally free from oilI.
ness. The halves are served as they
are cut, to be peppered and saIted to
taste, with the addition of olive OIL 10
complete the salad.-New York Sun.