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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
ENGLISH IN THE PHILIPPINES

THE members of the class in composition
were asked to describe some person they
knew. This was one of the replies.
The person whom know has the follow
ing sketch:
has the oval formed face; long, medium black
hair; good forehead; pretty blue eyes; thick
eyebrows; hawk nose; small mouth, pretty
white; set of teeth; rosed lips and cheeks;
small chin and cheekbone; and ears in pro-
portion to her face.
Moreover, she has the medium height neck,
broad shoulders, fine breast, massive or corpu-
lent body, straight waist, and large hips or
Joint of the thigh, and the height of her IS
about sixth feet
Her look is enchantress and has an attrac-
tive smile. The impression of her countenance
is candor or sincere.
She looks, when she is standing up, like a
marvellous virgin that appears like splendor
of the bright, light sun.
when she IS sitting down, she looks hike
the brilliant sunset
When she is walking about, she intoxicates
to everybody for her fragrance and sweetness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-20
SAYINGS OF DOUGLAS JERROLD

A WILD republican said profaney that Louis
Blanc was next to our Savior. ION which
side?" asked Jerrold.
When Judge Talfourd the author of Ion, ="
one day met the wit, he was accosted
with the query, Have you any more Ions in
the fire?"
Jerrold was present on one occasion when
guns announced the birth of a prince How
they do powder these babies!" he remarked.
Call that kind man " said an enraged
actor of another who habitually neglected his
home,-"a man who is away from his wife and
family and never sends them cent? You call
that kndness!-" Yes" chimed in Jerrold,
"unremitting kindness"
Speaking of Australia, Earth" said he. lis
here SO kind that just tickle her with hoe
and she laughs with harvest"
On a Frenchman's enthusing over the sub
ject of a proposed Anglo-French alliance, and
stating that he was proud to see the French
and English such good friends at last, Tut, :"
said Jerrod, the best thing know between
France and England is-the sea"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30

postmaster, has received an official notification from the postal authorities at Washington that commencing July i. this office will be entitled to an ad- ditionai clerk at a salary of $500 per annum.
 Messrs Carmack and <Dick, on August 1. will open up modern steam laundry in this city. The exact loca- tion of the new plant has not yet been decided upon. The contract for the machinery. which, will be the most modern, was concluded this morning, and 1t will cost about s4.00o. opelika Is in need of this enterprise. and 1t IS assured of a successful future.
 Hon. Thomas D. Sanford. has ac- cepted an invitation to address the citi- gems of Castieberry Saturday. July {. Castleberry is making extensive prep arations to celebrate the day. and the speech of MT. Sanford, will be the feature of the occasion.
 Miss shippie Fuller of Montgomery, who has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. F. P. Brooks for several days. re- turned to her home In the capital city this afternoon.
 Miss Vera Golden of Columbus, Ga. who has been visiting in opelika for the last week. returned to her home this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
RAISE FOR CARRIERS
INCREASES AT THE POsTOFFICEs
 IN ALABAMA.
Clerks and Others at Montgomery, BIr- mingham, Bessemer, Mobile and TuscaIOosa VIII be the
 ReneNcfarfeg.

Washington. June 2s.--(SpeciaI. J. The Department today ordered to take effect July 1. increases in salaries at the following Alabama postofices as stated below:
 Montgomery-Six clerks from $500 to $500; two clerks from $500 to SI.000: four clerks from $1.000 to SLIGO; twelve carriers from ssOO to s1.O0o each.
 Birmingham-Three clerks from $500 to $500; eighteen clerks from $500 to $900; nine clerks from $500 to S1,000: two clerks from $1.000 to $l,I00; two carriers from $500 to $500; one carrier from $500 to $sO0; forty carriers from s9Oo to $1.o0O, and one carrier from $1.10O to $1.200.
 Bessemer-Three clerks from $500 to $500; one clerk from $500 to $s00: one clerk from $500 to sl,000; two carriers from $500 to $500; three carriers from $90O to 1000.
 Mobile--One clerk from $500 to $500; six clerks from $500 to s90o; four clerks from $500 to $1,000; three clerks from $1,000 to $1,100; twenty-five carriers from $500 to s1.00O.
 Tuscaloosa---Two clerks from $500 to $500; three clerks from $500 to S9O0; one clerk from S1.00o to SLIGO; two carriers from $500 to $1,000.
 Alfred J. Stofer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
Story of Tragedy That DroDe
 Soldier fo Brink of Lnsanit,

to Imprisonment for fourteen years. A small part of the term was served Sn that town. then came hts transfer eo San Francisco, subsequently, his provf. dentiai meeting with President Mcxgin~ ley and q resulting pardon. Despise this recognition of his innocence, fhA soiutely aequit himself of guilt or at least negligence. and frequently breeds upon the incident until almost beregt of understanding.
 Judge Babsr stated last night thas he remembered Henderson very well, and that the man was private tn the End Alabama Regiment of Volunteers during the Spanish-American war. of which regiment he was a member. Henderson. said the judge, was a good soldier and was known especially through his unsuitable appetite. having acquired the nickname Of Hungry " He was well liked by the men ard faithful and competent
 Recently Henderson has been en- gagged fin farming near Georgiana. and left Montgomery yesterday morning with the intention of proceeding to hsa home near TaIIasgee where hIs aged mother awaits his long delayed home coming. Those acquainted with the dee tails of his life are thoroughly con- vincsd of his Justification in Killing Chase. unfortunate though the affalr be, and on every hand sympathy ana aid was extended to him.
 His army comrades in Montgomery secured his release and helped him on his way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
PLATT IN COURT.
TestIfles Before Grand Jury In N
 Wood Perjury Case.

TeatIaes Before Grand Jury Ia Mae
 Wood Perjury Case.
 New York. June 2e.-United States Senator Thomas c. Platt was wheeled in 6 chair into the grand jury room in the Criminal Courts building today, to testify in the case of Mae C. Wood, who is charged with perjury in her suit for alleged divorce from the Senator. which collapsed several weeks ago.
 The evidence was presented to the grand jury today by Assistant Attor- ney Garvin. Edward Rowland. the Senator's ex-valet. and Edward c. Haf- eley, a printer, were also witnesses be- fore the grand jury. It was chiefly Hafeley's evidence which caused the failure of the woman's case against the Senator and brought about her arr rest and commitment under orders of Judge O'Gorman, who heard the evil dence in the divorce case.
 MT. Hafeley printed the blank forms of the marriage certificates whfsh Miss Wood offered in court filled out to prove that she had been married to Senator Platt. Mir. H/feley testified that these blanks were not printed un- til three months afteI the date on which Miss Wood alleged that she was mar ried. Miss Wood testified that the cer- tifcate was filled out within a few hours after the ceremony was per. formed. She Is now at liberty under hail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
ADJUTANT CRAWFORD ON
 AN INSPECTION TRIP

Adjutant William c. Crawford. acting di- visionai officer for the territory of the salvation Army embracing the local post of that organization. will be in Montgom- cry today and night on tour of inspec- ton. AdJutant Crawford is making a fare well torr of the local posts of the Salvation Army in the place of Major Rerriman di- visional commander. who Is away attending q school In London conducted by the gen. eral of the Salvation Army.
 Major Berriman when he returns to this country will be made divisional command. CT of another territory, and 1t is the GUS tom for the divisional officers to make e farewell tour of their territory before aS- cepting charge of another post Since the absence of Major Berriman prohibits that officer from making farewell tour in per- son he has delegated his assistant AdJutant Crawford.
 Captain odom of the local post ans nounces that Adjutant Crawford will hold a service in the pavilion at Pickett Springs tonight to which the public Is invited.
 Adjutant Crawford yesterday morning and afternoon made an inspection of ths Fresh Air Camp of the local post, and com plimented Captain OdOm very highly foV the thorough systematic handling of the business. Adjutant Crawford stated that he was familiar with many fresh air camps but that the one at Pickett Springs tH charge of Captain Odom was by far tbs best managed in the whole South and equal to any he had seen in Northern districts. Captain Odoln announces that the camp is opene to Inspection to the people O! Mont gomery at any time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
TOOK POISON;
 IT FAILED Eugene Morgan Carried to St. Margaret's. WIFE SOUGHT TO FOLLOW Physician Called to Her Last
 Night. Dr .... ..tIc Incident in Which Husband and Wife Figure. She Was Dis drought On Hearing of
 His Attempt.
WIFE SOUGHT TO FOLLOW

For reasons that could not be learn ed yesterday by his attending physician or by the police. Eugene Morgan. a railroad man, drank a quantity of laudanum in the attempt to end his life, and ts now lying in St. Margarets hospital in a dangerous condition all though he was reported as resting we'll late last night.
 The rash deed is said to have been done early in the afternon. but luckily there were friends of the young man present who immediately telephoned for medical assistance. Dr. Gaston Griel. city physician, caused the young man to be moved to St. Margaret's hos pital where everything possible was done to save his life.
 Why Morgan made the attempt upon his life will remain mystery until the patient, if he eventually recovers, makes the reason known. Few of his friends knew of the attempted suicide until many hours after the attempt had been made and the young man had been removed to St. Margaretts hos pital.
 Mrs. Morgan knew nothing of the at- tempt which her husband had made upon his life until last night a little after supper. About g o'clock scream ing murder" fire" police" at the top of her voice Mrs. Morgan aroused the neigh borhood at the corner of Union street and Adams avenue. where she and her husband have rooms.
 A large crowd quickly gathered alarmed at the screams, and her friends learned from Mrs. Morgan that she too, had taken poison. The police were immediately summoned and the city physician. Dr. Greil. was notified Patrolmen Cloud and Hall arrived at the scene immediately before pr, Gre' and assisted Dr. Greil in making his animation.
 Everything possible was done to Mrs, Morgan in teh effro to relieve her of the pain which she evidenced. Dr. GreiI endeavored to find what poison Mrs. Morgan had taken, but failed to elicit a response. After worki ing for some time fin this endeavor. pr. Greil returned to his home satisfied that Mrs Morgan would recover from the effects of whatever she had taken. It is supposed that Mrs. Morgan aft CT hearing that the husband had taken poison determined to end her life.
 At late hour last night Mir. Morgan was reported to be resting we'll at St Margaret's hospital. and Mrs. Morgan to be quiet and sleeping easily at her residence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
HENDERsON's STATEMENT HAS
 BEEN CONFIRMED.
While Doing Sentinel Duty, He shot q Fellow SeldAer--Presiaent Nzc~ ktnIey Saw Him Kn Prison
 and Gave Him Pardon.

]. c. Henderson. ex-member of the United States Volunteers, who was ar- rested Sunday for drunkenness induced by remorse at the death of his cor poral. whom he killed eight years ago in the Philippine Islands. was yester- day released from confinement and furnished by sympathetic persons with money to go home to his old mother near sTallasse.
 It, developed that Henderson served in the Spanish American war In the company of Captain Philip Stern. and later in the 2sth regiment of United States Volunteers in the Phtilippin Islands. At Catbalogan. Philippine Islands, through an unfortunate mis- take. he shot and killed Corporal Chase of his company and was sem fenced to fourteen years imprison- ment. Only a few months of his term were served in the islands before he was transferred to the government prison in San Francisco. and while there he saw President McKineiy, then engaged in a tour of the West, and unfolded to him the sad happen ing which had been instrumental tn placing him in prison. The President was so convinced of the blamelessness of Henderson that he, after listening with great pity to his account of the affair. extended to him executive par don on the spot and commanded that he ba released.
 Since that time. Henderson. a prey to resistless remorse and unceasing re- Rret, has been a wanderer over the country. He was on his way home when attacked by one of the spells which embitter his existence and attempting to drown all memory in drink. he was arrested and locked up at headauar- ters.
 Henderson was unable to relate his I0aAl 1T q nerves shattered by drink and haunt ing throughts. had so unnamed him that he was not thoroughly cognizant Of his surroundings and could only give broken details of his history. Yes- terday. questioned by oncer Loe and Judge Baber. who was Tn the same company with him In the Spanish American war, he gave a clear and sue cinct account of his misfortunes whityl bestirred deep pity in the breasts of all who listened to his narrative.
 He was on sentinel duty in Cataba- logan, he stated. when he killed Corpor- al Chase. The Corporal had gore some mission and returning was chal- IenRed by Henderson. Evidently under the impression that the sentinel was aware of his identity. Chase did not answer the challenge and after repeat ing for the second time the command aTIalt." Henderson fired upon him with his rife. laying him lifeiess upon the wroutd. The only explanation offered of Chase's peculiar action in the mat fer was that he supposed that Tender son had seen him making his way through the lines In the first instance and thus when challenged upon his re- turn. thought that the sentinel was in- duiRing in pleasantly
 ,The trial of Henderson was held in nSaniIa. and excited intense interest Eeeiing against him is said to have been very bitter and he was sentenced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
FAST TRAIN WRECKED.
Two Trainmen and Passenger KiIIe,
 and Twenty Injured.

Two Trainmen and Passenger Killed
 and Twenty Injured.
 Winslow. Ariz., June 29.-The west bound California limited, on the Santa Fe. was wrecked last night near Hardy, twelve miles east of here, killing two trainmen and a passenger and iniur- ing about twenty persons. only nine of whom are said to have required phys ical treatment
 While going at good rate of speed the train struck a burned bridge, ex. tending over a ditch sixty feet wide. The engine, mail car. accommodation car and diner were badly wrecked, fall ing into the ravine, and the fireman and engineer were buried under the wreckage.
 The dead:
 c. l.. Partridge. Redlands. Cal. En. gineer Currln, WinsIow, Ariz.; Fireman Thomas.
 The injured: W. L. Leckner, Los Angeles, shaken up and bruised; B. F. Taylor, Los Angeles. shaken and bruis- ed; J. B. Dame. Hotel Maryland Pas sadena, neck wrenched; F. J. Cruik. shank. nose and arm broken; D. M. sabree. Albert Spaulding. L. W. Hayne F. Greiger. J. Reynolds.
 number of others were less seri- ously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
CHIEF LOST WATCH
 IN RUN TO FIRE

Fire in the boiler room of the Mont gomery cooperage Works. located in East Montgomery. was the occasion of an alarm at 2:52 o'clock Yesterday af- ternoon. Some trash in the room be- came ignited and a blaze of consider able magnitude resulted. The small building, however. is she9thed with galvanized iron and except for the fuel employed in running the engines there was little combustible material near the flames, which were extinguished with slight loss.
 On the way to the fire Chief Browder of the Department lost a handsome watch and chain which he missed on his return. He was greatly distressed over this happening. as he valued the timepiece very highly. Several of the men when they learned of his misfor- tune went out to look for the valuable and discovered it on the roadside. The Chief was much delighted at regaining his property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
MRS. ROBERT S0MMERVILE
 IS DEAD IN BIRMINGHAM
For Many Years She Was a Beloved
 Rresident of Montgomery.

Information was received in this city last night of the death at her home in Birmingham of Mrs. Robert H. Som- merville. She had been unwelI for sev- eral days and died at 4 o'clock yester- day afternoon. This announcement will be received with great regret to her many friends in Montgomery. This city was her home from the time of her marriage until she moved to Birm- ingham a few years ago. She was greatly beloved by a large circle of friends drawn to her by her many att tractive qualities. During her resi- dence Nn Montgomery she was a com municant of St. John's Episcopal Church. She is survived by her hus- band, Capt. Robert H. Sommerville, who is now quite Ill. and by her daugh. ter. Mrs. W. VI. Wilkerson of Birm- ingham. The funeral will take place in Birmingham at 5 o'clock this after noon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
TO CONFER
 WITH BRYAN? Congressman Clayton Left for the West. CONFERENCE WAS HUNDRED Has Been Selected as Convention
 Chairman. Refused to Discuss Report That He Had Telegram From Mir. Bryan~ Asking Him to call At
 Lincoln.
CONFERENCE WAS HUNDRED

Hon. Henry D. Clayton. who in all probability will be permanent chair man of the National Democratic Con vention at Denver. in Montgomery Monday said that he had received no official notification of his selection for that honor. Beyond what he had seen in the press he said that he had no Knowledge of the selection said to have been agreed upon.
 Mr. Clayton left last evening for Birmingham. He will leave today Tor Denver and he will go by way of Lin- coin. It is understood that he has been invited to call upon MT. Bryan for a conference at Lincoln. There was a report abroad that MT. Clayton had received a telegram from Mir. Bryan or a close personal friend ask ing him to come to Lincoln for con ference previous to the Denver con vention. This report was not com firmed, however. MT. Clayton de- ciined to discuss it. He simply said that all he knew of the plans for the convention was contained in the press dispatches.
 Mir Clayton changed his plans for the trip to Denver. He originally in- tended to make the trip with the Ala bama. delegation. It was said last night, however. that after spending today in Birmingham. he would leave tonight for Lincoln, although he is moi the authority for the statement.
 It was regarded in Montgomery yes terday as certain that Mir. Clayton would be permanent chairman at Den yer and that before reaching that city he will have conferred with Mfr. Bryan over the convention work.
 He was being congratulated yester- day by Montgomery friends upon the honor ran0rfed to be selected for him but he told his friends that their con gratulations might be premature.
 eT saw the press dispatch that the sub committee had decided upon, Con gressman Bell of California for Tenn porary Chairman and upon me for Per nanent Chairman, but beyond the an. nouncement contained In that dispatch I know nothing" said MT. Clayton Tt may or may not be true I have not today received any telegram about the matter. In fact the men selected for chairmen of the convention will hardly know of it until after they ar rive in Denver"
 It was reported that Mir, Bryan wanted a Southern Democrat as one oi the chairman and Western Democrat as the other. Wishing this he selected Mir. Clayton for permanent chairman and Mir. Bell as temporary chairman
 Mir. Clayton is very hopeful over the Democratic outlook. In discussing ths situation yesterday he thought the strongest hope should be based upor the harmony that exists in the party He was gratified to feel that there was greater harmony in the party than at any time since 1896. lie thought the encouragement of that spirit of har- mony would best further the interests of the party.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
THREE C0VINGTON MEN
 ACCUSED OF ROBBERY

Andalusia, June 2S--(Special.) Usher if Prestwood has captured John liar rison. a young white man, who. it is said, has confessed to having robbed the post office and depot at Red Level a few nights ago.
 The officers say that in his confess sion Harrison duplicates Joe Cren. shaw and Earl Crenshaw of Red LevsI They are painters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
(. E. MYRICK SUFFERS
 AGONY UNTIL DEATH

Birmingham. June ss.--c E. Myrich. an electrical engineer at the steel plant at Ensley, lived for an hour this after noon with his left leg and arm ground to pieces and the side of his body 60 badly iacerated that his left lung was exposed and the beating of his heart was visible.
 He was caught in the cogs of an overhead crane. which had to be taken to pieces to extricate the body. My rick himself directed the workmen and forty minutes was required to get him down.
 He retained consciousness until he died. twenty minutes after reachlng the hospitai.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
Ignoring the Law.

Chattanooga Times.
 "A modern evil" says Governor John A. Johnson, "is the mistake made by public officials that they are elected to enforce public sentiment and not law" A very true saying, and unquestionably because of the enactment of so many The evil complained of Is. unfortunate iy, growing and is one that will give the future statesmen of the republic much trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
NEWS OF oPELIKA.
Baptist Church Selects Delegates to
 Roanoke


 OpeIika, June 29-(Special) The members of the Opelika First Baptist Church. at a business meeting of their congregation held yesterday morning. after church services elected the fol- lowing delegates to the State Baptist Convention which is to be held at Roanoke July 22. 23 and 24.
 c. R. HcCrary, H. c. Gift. Lum Duke. R. J. Miles, W. Nj. Hopson. Charles Shaefer, J. c. Cohdon, E. c. Jackson. James T. Frederick. c. W. Faucett, H. J. R. Williams and W. $. Hyatt. Six more delegates are yet to be elected or appointed
 Prof. I. W. Hill, Superintendent of the Opelika Public School. has been in- vited to make an address on How to Teach Civics." at the Fifth District Teachers Institute. which will be held At Lafayette on August IT.
 Captain D. B. Smith, the opelika
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
YOUNG ALDRTCH ILL.

Aidrich. June 2s--(speeiai) )--Far- rington Aldrich. the IS year old son of Col W. F. Adrich is critically i'll with typhoid fever.
 While on a visit in Chicago. Ill.,. with his father and mother he developed the to Rajah Lodge accompanied by pr. Rogers from Chicago. A trained nuras arrived from Birmingham this morning to nurse the patient.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
Om aEeFxIerawa. stnW-

Anniston. June 2s--(special.)-w. T. Edmondson. IT,. of Anniston: A. M. Humphries of Oxford. and Leon Mc- Cord, have been appointed on the stafE of Colonel W. Fl. McKleroy. Commander of the srd Regiment of Infantry. Ala bema National Guard. the drst two ranking as first lIeutsnants and tho latter as second lieutenant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
ahermnn ia rnnnrarinr.

Cleveland. O., June 29.-The condition of Representative James g Sherman, Republican. e-Presidential candi- date, continues to improve. Tonight he Is reported to hs recovering rap- idly with temperature pulse and res- pirasion normal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-30
MARsTON BILL DEFEATED.
Anti-COttOn Futures LeEisIatiOn Knock ed Out fin Louisiana.

Baton Rouge, La'' June Ss'-The Mar ston hill. prohibiting trading in cotton futures. was defeated in the Senate to- night by a vote of 2s to 12. Tonight's defeat of the bill is one of a series of set-baeks which have been given to this and to similar measures through nut their progress through the various committees of the Assembly, The de- feat of the Marston bill makes anti futures Legislation practically tmpossi- hlA a4 this sesaion,