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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17

furniture for the school. There was also promise of a maintenance fund.
 Hon. Harry c. Gunnels. State Super ized under the High School law 10 provide the course of study for the ln- stitutions, held a protracted confer ence yesterday with Professor !. '. Doster. Professor of Secondary Educa- ton in the University of Alabama. and q member of the Alabama Educational Association Committee. appointed for the purpose of outlining suitable plan of study. Mir. Doster had just come from Tuscaloosa. where there had been q joint meeting of his committee College Presidents. who were also called in for cooperating in the ar. engagement of the uniform courses of study,
 Report on Coursen.
 Superintendent Gunnels received from Professor Doster some dehnite ideas as to arranging the High school course What the latter had to present for his consideration represented the concensus of opinion of the two com mittees who undertook the work. Prob ably the head of the Department of Education will follow closely the suG- gestions of the committees.
 The general purpose of the arrange ment was to adjust the proposed eie- mentary and higher grades of study so as to make them uniform for all counties and to admit on certificate to certain classes of the colleges. With this purpose in view, the college pres idents were called Into consultation and 1t is understood that they agreed on the outline brought yesterday to Montgomery for the inspection of Mr. Gunneis.
 In some colleges the certificates of graduation from the High Schools VIII admit to the freshman class and In other colleges to the sophomore. II may require two or three years to get the courses we'll under way and nicely educators and of MT. Gunnels to bring about such a happy and long-needed condition as soon as possible.
 This will not only enhance the po- sition of the High Schools Of Alabama in general, but 1t will result In an ad vancement of the colleges themselves to higher estimate in the minds Of the recognized judges outside the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
KILLS MAD DOG.
7. c. DeHoII Has an Exciting Experi-
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 Tuscaloosa, July 16.--(Special.)- )-J. c. DeHoll, an engineer on the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, killed a mad dog at his residence on South Queen City Avenue last night
 The deg had come to his house in the afternoon and had been driven under the house. When Mr. DeHoll came home he was told of the dog, and mak- Ing a lasso of wire he caught the dog, which sprang at him. Mr. DeHoll struck the animal over the head with an ax, and 1t was all over.
 Last night at the residence of Mrs. Yancey Haley on Sixth Street. occurred a pretty double wedding. Pastor l.. O. Dawson of the First Baptist Church officiating The contracting parties were MT. Lee Newton and Miss Annie Lou Harrison, and Mir. James W. Neighbors and Miss Mamie B. White Only few intimate friends of the par ties were present. and this double we'd ding comes as surprise to Tuscaloosa people. Mir, Newton is a salesman in the Alston -Raiford furniture company of this place, and his bride was nurse In the State Hospital for the Insane Mir. Nelghbors Is in the employ of the Robertson Grocery Company and his bride also is an ex-nurse at the hospI- tai. The couples are receiving a great many hearty congratulations, they counting their friends in this city by the score.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
NEWS OF CLAYTON.
Mir. sad Mrs Robinson Entertain With
 Jnpanese Party.

Japanese Party
 Clanton. July 1s.-(Speciai.)- )--The new home of MT. and Mrs. J. E. Rob- inson presented a most attractive and when they entertained their friends with a Japanese party, and one could easily imagine ones self in Japan up- on entering such scene of Oriental
 The spacious front veranda. parlor, hall and library were beautifully dec- orated in Japanese parasols. fans and flags while tiny lanterns shed sub
 Punch was served by Mss Pattie Van Derveer and Mir. Sam Latham from a bowl arranged artistically beneath an immense Japanese umbrella to the cushions were also placed In the diff ferent apartments and added very much to the scheme of decoration.
 Tho contest game of the evening was "Jumhled Cities of Japan" and proved most enjoyable, Mrs. J. R. Mullins won the ladies' prize. a gold barrette pin set with pearls. and MT. Hugh simpson won the gentiemen's prize. handsome smoking set.
 Prizes were also given the couple wearing the most unique costumes. the guests all being Zen costume"
 r.s sawysr %ss white carnations. while the gentle mems prize went to Dr. F. l. Hopkins. who was given a beautiful ink we'll
 The consolation prize. a lovely piece of bric-a-brac. was drawn by Miss Bes- sic Van Deveer from a basket of tiny Japanese hgureB.
 Tea was served and rice was eaten with chopsticks. A delicious lee course was also served.
 Among those Invited to spend the evening were:
 pr. and Mrs. P. l. Hopkins. Mir. and Mrs: P; E. upchurch, MT. and Mrs. J R. Mullins. Mir. and Mrs. Hugh Simp- son. MT. and Mrs. ]. P Elliott, Misses Florence Hopkins, Grace Harris of Att lanta Estella Morgan, Patti Van De- veer. Jatie Lawrence of Montevallo, l.. E. Morgan. Bessie Van Deveer. Nell Mullins. Grace simpson. Minnie La than, Eva Williams Ruth Kate Null lins Mamye Woods. Ola Jones, Messrs. Latham, Gowan. Johnson, White, Cal len, Thomas, Woods. Gowan, Middleton, Mullins. Reynolds and~J. Hance Aired os Birmingham.
 Mr and Mrs. J. H. Shepherd left this morning for weeks visit to Fay the trip in their new automobile and have with them their two children and nurse.
 Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hopkins have moved to Mountain Creek to reside, where Mir. Hopkins Is in business.
 Miss Jatie Lawrence of Montevallo has returned home after a visit of sev- eral weeks as the guest or Mrs. B. E. Upchurch.
 Messrs. E.. E Upehurch and J Rem froe Mullins are spending several days in Louisville and other points.
 The Clanton Social Club is making arrangements to cover the pavilion erected In KIcker's Grove on July 4. and to make tt permanent place for dancing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
PRArTv1LLE BONDS SOLD.
To Expend Proceeds on Water Work
 and Sewerage.

Prattville. July 16..-tspeciaI. )-The first issue of bonds of the city of Pratt vile have been sold and the proceeds will be expended In erecting and ln- stalling system of water works and sewerage.
 It is understood thai the bonds sold for good price and the city will be able to proceed with all speed on this work till 1t is finished. It is now only a question of time till Prattville will have its own water and provide for the drainage that is so much needed at this time. All recognize the necessity for a sewerage system now since the open ditch does not providef sufficient drainage for the parts Of this city most crowded with dwelling houses.
 The recent advance in the price of pine lumber has had it's effect on the small mills of this section, as quite a number of them have already started up and others will soon if the demand for lumber continues at present or bet ter prices.
 Mrs. Foster and daughter of Buena Vista, Ga. are visiting the family of J. q. Duncan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
PLEADS GUILTY.
Henry YarbFOugh COnfesHes To Theft
 of Money

Decatur. July 16--(Special )-Henry YarbrouEh. young white boy. plead guilty before Mayor Sam Blackwell. of New Decatur. to taking sSs from c. R. Huller's clerk. The boy was hound over. to The Circuit Court by Mayor Blackwell.
 Mir. Huller conducts store in South New Decatur and he had sen: his clerk to the bank with 3S3 to deposit. He was on his way to the kank iE d de- livery kagon when the Yarbrough boy requested a ride. The clerk allowed him to ride and t Is said that Tar. brouEh snatched the bank book and money from the clerk and then ned, bui swaa afterWards nanzhA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
Big Relay Race for Boy
 Athletes Is Being Planned

Plans for the greatest relay race ever offered in Alabama are under consid- eration by the Young Mems Christian Association of Birmingham. It com prtses a contest that will cover 100 miles of space and the fifty men to be sent out by each Association will be expected to make a record time in their runs.
 Final negotiations have not been made and practically the only detail so far settled upon is that the men
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17

the Montgomery Association that the finish will be in Montgomery.
 As stated yesterday the scheme ts that fifty men will start from BirTninR- ham and that half way on the journey they will be met by the firSK a44an ei tho Montgomery relay team. and that the race will thus be brought into Montgomery. All the records will be made on time.
 It is possible that the number of con- testants will be increased and that the entire course from Birmingham to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
A. U. KNOX IS ARRESTED.

A H. Knox was arrested yesterday morning by Special Officers Jackson and smith of the Police Department on suspicion.
 Knox is said to have brought to Montgomery two fine horses which he offered to sell for si5o. Afterwards, it Is alleged, he offered to sell the pair for $50. He is said to have brought the horses from Jefferson County and Chief Taylor has notified the Sheriff Of Jef- ferson that he has the horses and the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
AssAYING COLD ORE.

Good Showing Made from Mine On
 TalIadega Creek.
 Talladega. July 16.-(Special. )-- Messrs J. F. Warwick and B. F. Cogburn have fitted up an assay office in Tailadega and are assaying the gold bearing ore taken from their property, known as the old Storey mine. on Tal- ladega Creek. about six miles from the city.
 The ore assays from s60 to $1Oo per ton. This mine was worked with profit many years ago and the present the showing they have made. An old tunnel 50 feet long has been reopened, and the prospecting will be quite ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
Anywhere in the town

and surrounding territory will deliver quickly and with charge This great for all who have telephone connection think fully appreciated you prescription will first call for it. have it filled whether your order large small the goods will be with equal promptness.
 We guarantee qualities every instance and you any way dissatisfied you may telephone for send and take the goods away.
 PHONES 259S-25s4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-07-17
These summer nnxn.

These Summer Days. Ice Cream made from Pure Jersey Cream and Ripe Fruit fiavors is the very best thing you can eat. We make 1t In any quantity, any flavor and ship anywhere.
 Larkin Ice Cream O., Phone l1s7. adV-4t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-19

1t is this year in amount, a sum utterly
inadequate for the needs of the schools.
Your committee recommends that, if
the above use is to be made of the $4,000,
the board of education ask that $4,000
additional be requested for the repair Of
school buildings for the fiscal year 1907
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MUSIC STUDENTS
SHOULD HAVE STEADY NERVES.

The nervous system OF the musician is often
Ing may upset the nerves to make regular
and necessary daily practice next to impossible.
Il practice from To eight hours day
and study harmony two hours writes a Mich.
Irusic student. Last September I so
nervous I could practice only few minutes at
a time and mother said / would have drop
INV music for year.
This terribly discouraging. as couldn' t
BEAR the thought OF losing n whole year OF study.
Becoming convinced that my nervousness was
caused largely by coffee. and secin. Postum so
highly spoken of. l decided would test IL for
awhile.
Mother followed the directions carefully and
! thought / had never tasted such delicious
drink. VIC drank Postum every morning instead
o. coffee. and by November felt more like my
s'lf than tor years and was ready to resume my
muse
II now practice as. usual. do my studying and
when my days work Is finished am not any
more nervous than when i began
musicians who practice half a day. My father
is physician and recommends Postum to his
patients. Words cannot express my apprecia-
ton for this most valuable health beverage and
experience has proven its superiority over all
Others There's Reason
Name given by Postum Co. Battle Greek,
Mich. Read The Road to Wellyille,'' in pkgs.
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ALLISON DEFEATS cuMM1Ns.
Republicans Indorse Senator for Re-
Election in Iowa.

! DES MONIES. Iowa. March 19.-The re-
publican state convention yesterday elect
ed four delesates-at-large to the national
convention, instructed them to vote for
William II. Taft for presidential nominee
Endorsed Senator William B. Allison for
reelection by a vote OF 672 17-24 to
507 1-24. approved the plank of the Ohio
platform calling for a revision of the
tariff at special session of Congress and
adjourned.
The delegates are George d. Perkins of
Sioux City. Laf Young of Des Moines.
Joseph r. Lane of Davenport and Frank
W. Simmons of Ottumwa
Senator Allison's adherents dominated
the convention from its opening to its
close.
The platform declares that The record
Of our party during more than fifty years
Of unexampled history is the large asset
Of the republican party and the pride
of all republicans; that We earnestly de-
sire the continued supremacy and expand
ing influence of this great organization.
and We hereby renew our expression of
pride in the recent record of the party
in administration and legislation
1t also declares unequivocally for pro-
lection the cardinal principle of the
republican, party. adding: Events have
confirmed the wisdom of the makers Of
the national platform of 1904. 4 wherein
the party pledged 'readjustment of rates
of duty only when conditions so change
that the public interests demand their
alteration In accordance with this
declaration of four years ago, the republi-
can party of Iowa indorses the declara-
ton Of the Ohio republican platform of
this year in behalf of revision of the tariff
by special session of the next Congress,
insuring the maintenance of the true prin-
ciple of protection by imposing such Gus
toms duties as will equal the difference
between the cost Of production at home
and abroad. together with a reasonable
profit. to the end that, without excessive
duties, American manufacturers. farmers.
producers and wagearners may have ade-
quate protection.
Resolved That we will favor the NOM
nation of William H. Taft by the repub-
lican national convention to assemble on
June is. We have confidence in his abil-
ity. his independent manhood. his COM
prehension of large and vital public ques
tons. his uncompromisng integrity and
his unfaltering courage. We believe him
to be the choice Of the republicans of this
state. who have never failed to indorse
the official record of President Roosevelt.
Therefore. we uneauivocally instruct our
delegates-at-l to vote for William H.
Taft. and we earnestly RICHEST them and
our district delegates to use their united
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-19
BIG BRIDGE OPENED.
Auspicious Opening Of the Black
well Island Structure.

NEW YORK, March 19.-The great can
tilever structure over East river known
as Blackwelfs Island bridge, which was
constructed at Z cost of nearly >2j. .OCO.
was traversed its entire length by pedes-
TRANS yesterday for the first time Alder
man Timothy p. Sullivan. as the per-
sonal representative of Mayor Mcclellan.
whom illness kept from participating in
the event. headed delegation of city
officials and representatives of the con-
struction companies who have taken part
In the erection of the structure across IA
narrow foot bridge built on the top of the
single steel girder which now links the New
York and Long Island ends of the bridge.
The girder eighty feet i'm length aRd
weighing twenty tons, was fitted I'm place
yesterday in the presence of the delega-
ton. Midway on the foot bridge Alder
man Sullivan broke a bottle of cham
broken out and the whistles on river craft
footed salute.
Work on the bridge was commenced in
1901 and has been carried on constantly
since then There have been many fatalt-
ties among the workmen employed on thu
great highway. When completed the
bridge will be the largest cantilever struc-
ture in the world. 1t will be double deck
of the main span is 1.1s2 feet between the
towers. On the lower deck, projecting
beyond the trusses. there will be a road
way wide enough for four three-horse
teams to pass abreast. On each side OF
and apart from this roadway there will be
two trolley tracks.
In the middle of the upper deck, between
the trusses. there are TO be two elevated
railroad tracks. and two promenades. each
eleven feet wide The six tracks across
the bridge are estimated to have a ca
pacity of 1J0,OOO.000 passengers year
under ordinary conditions of traffic.
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School building. to take effect on and
after March 81. 1903.
Accept the resignation of Miss Cath
crime w. Snyder, teacher of the fourth
grade. lexington School building, fifth
division. to take effect from and after
March IS. 1908.
Reduce Miss II. c. Moody. at her own
request from the fourth grade to the
third grade, and transfer from the Morse
School building. fourth division. to the
Webster School building. fourth division.
to take effect on and after March o. 1903
Reduce Miss L. V. Brooks from fourth
grade to the second grade. and transfer
from the Thaddeus Stevens building
tenth division, to the Abraham Lincoln
building. twelfth division. to take effect
on and after March 10, 1903.
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Cause of a Stil

The third clause stirred up the board.
1t declares that no appropriations for
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influence in support of the Taft candi-

OacS.
Resolved That we favor the retention
of Senator William b. Allison in his place;
that we do this because he has brought
great distinction to the state. because he
has served the whole party and the whole
country with singular fidelity and ability
because of his present commanding posi-
ton i'm the Senate and in the councils of
the nation, and because he has strength
In all situations and in all emergencies.
He is recognized as the master legisla-
tive architect of his time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-03-19

ST. PETERSBURG. March 19.-It Is
reported here that Mile. Maria Spirido-
novo. who was eXiled to Siberia two years
ago for the murder of the chief of police
of Tanbov, has escaped and is now in
either Australia or New Zealand.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-01
B|GGY
 |S DROWNED Head of San FranCiSCO'S
 Police Department THE BAY SWALLOWED HIM
His Sudden Disappearance From Police Patrol Launch While Returning From a Visit, Accompanied Only by Engineer of Vessel.

san Francisco, Nov. 30.-William J. Biggy, chief of police of this city was drowned late tonight while returning from across the bay in a police launch patrol. Chief Biggy had been at Bel Vedere a suburb, to call on Police Com missioner Keil, who resides there. He boarded the launch to return to the city about 10 o'clock and when the boat was out on the bay he complained of feeling cold to Engineer Murphy, the only other occupant of the launch. Murphy advised Biggy to go to the cabin at the stern of the boat.
 Murphy then went below to attend to his engine and did not see the chief again. He came on deck as the boat neared the city and noticed that the chief had disappeared, a search of the boat failing to locate him. Murphy made all speed to the dock, where he reported the accident and went out into the bay again to search for the missing officer Numerous boats were hurried to the scene and a careful search of the bay began. The body had not been recovered up to a late hour.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-01
THE FRENCH
 LATCHSTR|NG Not Hanging Out for President
 Castro HE MAY LAND ALL RIGHT
Or He Will Be Furnished Passports Across the Coun- try But in no Circum- stances Will He Be AL lowed to Visit Paris.

Paris, Nov 30.-The French govern ment is giving consideration to the question as to how President Castro of Venzucla shall be treated on his arrival at Bordeaux. After the igno- minious fashion in which the French minister was expelled from Caracas, the government feels, that it would be justified in refusing to allow the pres ident of Venezuela and his aides to land. President Castro is reported to be ill and huminarian considerations would prevent the government from taking such a course.
 It is probable therefore, that port officials will be designated to board the steamer Guadalupe and ascertain his intentions. If he desires to be treated at Bordeaux he will be allowed to remain there and if at Berlin he will be given passports across France, via Lyons to the swiss frontier. But in no case will he be permitted to come to Paris.
 President Castros statement at Basseterre which he is reported have made to interviewers yesterday to the effect that he was proceeding to France to settle a diplomatic matter, was the first intimatiOn the French government had that he had any in tention of trying to settle the Vene- Nuelan difficulty with this country.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-01
THE FUTILE OBJECTIONS
 OF LOS ANGELES NEGROES
The CIansman Presented to an Over. flowing House Last Night.

Los Angeles, Nov 30.-ThrouGh the failure of the negro opponents of the play to make good their claims, "The CIansman" was successfully produced tonight before the largest audience that ever packed the Mason opera house. Officials of the fire depart ment were obliged to stop the sale of standing room after every seat had been taken and the eager crowds threatened to block the aisles and exits.
 Negro organizations had put up a determined fight against the prOduc- tion but they were beaten all along the line. Mayor Harper. to whom they appealed, declared there was no warrant in the law for interfering with Thomas DiXOn's reconstruction drama. The temper of tOnight's au- dience indicated it's intense southern sympathies. Every speech and scene upholding the idea of white suprem- acy was vociferously cheered.
 At the end of the third act the players impersonating the Ku KluX Klan were called before the curtain and encored many times. The week of capacity business in this city will mark the close of The Clansman's' visit to the Pacific coast. Next Sun day the famous organization will start eastward and will play the chief cities of the great southwest preparatory to a fourth return engagement in New Orleans at the height of the Mardi Gras season.
Arizona republican., 1908-12-01

A feeling of impending disaster has taken possession of the people. The insurgents have swept all before them. The government losses at Anseavean on Friday and the route of the loyal troops have caused consternation among officials of the government with possibly the exception of Pres ident Nord Alexis. Every effort to have him take himself out of the country has proved a failure and the president, who has faced revolutions before, announces his determination to fight to a finish.
 The residents are panic stricken and a great majority of the natives have closed their stores and business houses and put bars across the doors and windows of their residences. In the harbor are warships of the United States and France. from which forces unquestionably will be landed if the insurgents attempt to enter the gates of the city or at the first sign of disorder and pillage.