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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

the finish. Miss Wood earnestly begs the friends who have promised to stand by her to the last to get in their votes for her before Saturday night. whether she will be able to call on them per sonally or not.
 On the Trail of the Leader.
 Miss Virginia Bragg Smith. who has also been sick during a good part of the contest. and who is just as eager to win first prize as Miss Wood. reg remains in second place. Little Vir- ginia wants her friends to remember her too on the last day of the contest, as she will need many more votes to beat so formidable a raval as Sallie
 Mrs. c. A. Ritch. the Union Springs favorite, registered gain of 10,300 and remains No. 3. She has a long way to go yet before she can land first prize, but she is a worker and may yet overtake the two popular Mont gomery girls who stand at the head of the procession.
 Mrs. John Bryan. of Glenwood re- mains in fourth place with a gain of A good many persons con- sider Mrs. Bryan as safe a bet as any as first prize winner. There is scarce ly lady in the State who has more influential friends and relations than Mrs. Bryan. She is a granddaughter of the late pr. William Judge. of Milton, Fla. and a great grand niece of the late Judge Tom Judge, of the Alabama Supreme Court Her little daughter, Mary Judge Bryan, has been named in honor of her distinguished kinsman.
 On the UD Grade.
 Miss Marguerite Ghent, of Dothan, Mrs. W. M. Purifoy, of Highland Park, and Miss Willie Laney Murphy, of Ozark, all moved higher up in the score list yesterday by the gains they made. Mrs. Purifoy was the largest gainer of the day, having almost dou- Oled her previous score by an increase Df 1S,300. Aunt Carrie" may be there ret with the goods at the end of the l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11
BUT FOUR DAYS MORE TO
 MAKE A WINNING SCORE
Sallie Watkins Wood Still Leads, But is a Very
 Sick Girl--Everybody Getting Ready for Grand Stand Finish.

With the end of The Advertisers great prize contest but four days dist ant. Miss Sallie Watkins Wood con- tinues to lead all of her rivals for the winning of the $1.000 Mitchell auto mobile by a very handsome majority.
 Although unable to do a stroke of work herself. Miss Wood yesterday registered a gain af $500 votes, which shows that her friends have not de- serted her in the hour of her greatest need.
 In trying to keep up her studies in the high school, and at the same time maintain the lead in The Advertisers contest, Miss Wood has overtaxed her strength, and yesterday morning was obliged to remain in her bed with a raging fever. Her condition is SO se- rious that 1t is feared she will not be able to call on any of her friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

and helpers again before the contest Is over.
 Sallie's father, the we'll beloved pr. M. l.. Wood, returned home unexpect- ediy Tuesday evening, very much im- proved in health and again able to re- sume his practice. Therefore Miss Wood will have the best of care during her sickness. and 1t is hoped she win be able to be out again by Saturday so that she can take part in the final dash in the race for the automobile. So far she has the victory won, but there is no telling how many votes some of her alert and able competitors have in reserve to overwhelm her at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11
BOOK MEN GATHER TEXT BOOK COMMISSION WILL OR-
 GANIZE TODAY. Important Work Is to Be Done By the Commission Which Will Meet for First Time at
 Noon.

The State Text Book Commission will meet today. probably about noon in the ofice of Governor Conner at ths Capitol. It Is expected that little more than organization with a call for bids and the fixing of a date for a later session Will be done.
 This will be the first session of the new commission recently appointed by Governor Conner. Besides the Gov ernor who is the oficio chairman and Superintendent of Education Gunnels also ex-officio in the list, the board Is made up as follaws:
 S. S. Murphy. of Mobile; John P. Sell man, Troy; J. V. Brown. Dothan; D. Nj. Galloway. Selma: J. P. NefT. Lafayette; 1; c. w Brock, Livingston; J. B. Hobdy, Albertsviile; H. T. Lale. Faulkville and c. B. Glenn, Birmingham.
 At the meeting today a secretary will be selected who will be entitled to $3 day and travel while actually at work. It Is also likely that date during the latter part of May or the first of June will be selected to make the final book contracts. Bids will be called pending the making Of such contracts.
 Have you ever been engaged?'
 "No-but I've lost just as much mon ey at the race tracks"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Have you ever been engaged?"
 "No-but I've lost just as much mon ey at the race tracks"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Hear MyrOn !. wiIkoR, Tenor, Sing ETwo Blue Eyes," Crescent Theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Is an ordeal which all women approach
 with indescribable fear, for nothing compares with the pain and horror of c hild birth. The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Mrs. Thomas Seay and daughter. Miss Seay, of Greensboro. are here today with friends
 MT. and Mrs. Charlie clapp are here
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Miss Irma Marx of Greensboro is spending today here with Miss Estelle Adler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Health Board. and if is probable that at the next meeting of the Council this committee will report upon the matter favorably and that the bath for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11

Social and PerHOBhl. Mir. and Mrs J. B. Lovett of Orrville are in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11
LEADERS IN THE CONTEST TO-DAY.


  8. A.  257
  Ioula Eclectic Noble L.
  Langham. 16 High Pollard Hurtsboro
  Miss Marguerite Ghen Dothan G. Clements Glchrst Ala
  g. M w Purfoy Forrest 
  Hendrix,
  Willie Murphy Y. S. Johnson, Miss ona Stephens TOO Cleveland Miss Esther Mitchell Talladega D. Master Henry Tendon Jones' Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-03-11
MAY GET IT
WILL THEATRE IN SELMA CHANGE
 MANAGEMENTR
Interesting Reports But Nothing ofl- claI ia Yet Given Out--News of the Central
 City.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, March 10,

Advertiser Bureau. Selma, March 10. For several days 1t has been rumored that the Academy of Music. Selma's play house would be under a new management next season. No authori- tatlve statement has been issued or any Information given out on the sub ject.
 The playhouse has been operated un- der the management of Long & Rees and has been operated most success fully.
 The rumor about the change of the management of the theatre is to the effect that next season the house will be operated under the management of B. J. Schuster, a well known business man and capitalist of the city. While MrI Schuster has never managed the atre. he has had considerable theatrical experience and is well acquainted with the majority of the actors and actresses and managers in the country
 Baths for Prisoners.
 Upon the recommendation of the Board of Health at the meeting of the City Council last night. City Physician skinner petitiOned that body to place a bath tub or shower bath in the city prison He further petitioned that 1t mates to take bath each day. either before they go to work each morning or each evening after they finish their
 The petition coming from the Board of Health was referred to the Council Committee of prisoners. The majority of the members of this committee favor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
WILL BUILD sIDETRAck.
City Court Grand Jury Will Convene
 at Gadsden Tomorrow.

Gadsden, May 30.-(Special.)-The Louisville and Nashville Railroad com pany has announced its intention of building a long siding to the plant of the Campbell Manufacturing company and that work on the project will be started without delay. The proposed siding will call for big fill and entail considerable expense. The Campbell plant is being pushed as rapidly as possible and win be ready for opera ton the latter part of the summer. It is the purpose of the railroad company to be on the ground as soon as there Is a regular output to be distributed.
 The city court grand jury will con vene next Monday to consider such matters as may come before it. This Is the same jury that was drawn for the regular spring session and which was adjourned by Judge Lee because he felt there would be many violations of the prohibition law that should be looked after before another jury would be drawn. While there are, no doubt, some cases of this kind, the most i'm portant matter to come before it will probably be the charge of uxorcide against A. J. Albright.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
REV. H. A. PORTER
 TO PREACH SERMON
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES AT
 POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AT
 AUBURN WILL BEGIN TODAY. LAY CORNERSTONE TOMORROW.

Auburn, May 3O.-(Special.-The final eX- aminations at the college closed Thurs day morning and everything is in readi- ness for awhat IS expected to be the best commencement in the history of the col lege.
 The commencement sermon will be de- livered Sunday by the Rev. Henry A. Porter of Walnut Street Baptist church, Louisville, Ky. Dr. Porter is regarded as one of the ablest preachers in the South ern Baptist convention.
 The alumni oration will be delivered Tuesday morning by Dr. Howard M' Hamill superintendent of the training de- partment of the Methodist Episcopal church. Prof. S. c. Mitchell of Richmond Va is to deliver the commencement ad- dress Wednesday morning.
 At the request of the college authori- ties the Masonic fraternity will lay the cornerstone of the new library building Monday afternoon. Grand Master H. $. D. Mallory will be present and will con- duct the ceremonies. Other grand offi- cers are expected to take part. It Is eX- pected that the Masons in Auburn and representatives throughout the state will participate in the exercises.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
WEBB FUNERAL
 AT GREENSBORO
The Deceased Was the Son of J. E. Webb, Formerly of Bir-
 minghan.

Greensboro, May 0-(Special.) )-The funeral of J. E. .ebb Jr., sonly son of J. E. Webb, formerly of Birmingham, took place this afternon from the Epsco- pal church. MT Webb had been ill only 10 days, and his death was a great shock to friends and relatives. He is survived by his wife and two children, three sis ters, Mrs. Robert Baugh and Mrs Pitt man of Birmingham and Mrs. Alexander Sedge of Greensboro, and his aged father, whom he has cared for so tenderly during long period of invalidism. Jim Ed Webb, as he was familiarly known, num- bered his friends by the score, both here and over the state. Ills sudden death will be a shock to them. Many relatives came from surrounding towns to be pres ent at the funeral. The floral offerings were numerous and beautiful. One car riage being piled high with most ex- quisite flowers.
 A little negro boy at work on N. B. Jones' place met with most peculiar ac- cident this week. He was standing by a COW preparing to milk when the ami nal tossed her head, catching her horn in the negfo's eyelid splitting it wide open, and not injuring the ball of the eye in anyway.
 Examinations are on at the Southern uni- versity and will continue through next week.
 Professor Baxley, principal of the graded school, adopted the plan this year of eX- cuslng from examination all pupils who made a grade of 95 per cent. Several out of each grade were fortunate enough to make that mark.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
CONVENTION ADJoURNS.
Central District Convention Holds In-
 teresting Sessions.

Union Springs, May 30.-(Special. )-The second days work of the central district convention, w. c. T. U., was quite in- devotional exercises, led by Mrs Cordie B. Read of Fruitdale, Mrs. J. B. Chat field gave an interesting review of the Course of study, aims and history of the organization"
 The Rev. J. M. Thomas talked most Interestingly upon the subject, "The Church Moving in Solid Phalanx Against It's Deadliest Foe the Liquor Traffic. .'' "Hindrances to Law Enforcement was a fine paper given by the Rev E. l.. Craw- ford. J. H. Ely was called to the front and introduced to the delegates as loyal Law and Order league man. He made a few happy and timely remarks. The afternoon session was devoted largely to reports from the 25 unions from as many counties composing the central district, and to the hearing of reports of commit tees helpful paper "The Real Effect of Alcohol on the System,' was given with blackboard demonstration by pr. T. J. Dean '"The Patriotism of Women" was splendid subject treated by the Rev. R. L. Bell. At the close Of the meeting the delegates were given a drive around the city. At 8 o'clock the Bap- tist church was crowded with people anxious to hear W. D. Upshaw of At lanta His subject was "The Duty of the Community to the Citizen and the Duty of the Citizen to the Community" !" For two hours he held the close atten- tion of his audience, his address being a practical one and free from anything that could wound. The song, Bullock s Gone Dry" was sung and then quickly changed to "Alabama's Gone Dry" "The Souths Going Dry ''The Nations Co., ing Dry all of which produced an in- spring scene as the w. c. T. us waved their handkerchiefs from the audience. Mrs. J. B. Chatfield, president of the state w. c. T. U., made a strong appeal for recruits to the white ribbon band, also urged the gentlemen to become hon. orary members and asked for $10 to make Mrs. Ei L. Crawford an honorary mem Der. As result of this appeal 43 new names were added to the roll and the money for a life member quickly sub scribed. After the report of the commit tee on resolutions, read by Mrs. Parker of Montgomery, and the singing of the Dox- ology, the first meeting of the central district w. c. T. U. institute closed, to meet next year in Opelka
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
New Church Dedicated.

Florence, May 30.-(Special)- )-The new Methodist Episcopal church at Barton was dedicated today by Bishop II. C. Morrison of Alabama, the services taking place at Il o'clock. Among those who participated in the ceremonies were w. E. Faust presiding elder of the Flor ence district; the Rev. G. w. Read of Florence. the Rev. E. M. Glenn of Tus- cumbia, the Rev. s. E. Naples of Centre Star the Rev. E. H. Harris of Oakland and the Rev. l.. F. Stansll of Sheffield. Bishop Morrison preached the dedicatory sermon, and will preach the commence ment sermon tomorrow morning at the State Normal college.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
Citizens Savings Bank
 Will Pay 2 Per Gent
 On Checking Accounts

The Citizens Savings bank, the only exclusive savings bank in Birmingham or in the state, has recently been reor- canized with w. A. Porter, president.
 Mir Porter has been identified with the focal banking interest for a number of years and has decided for the conven- fence of the banks savings depositors and numerous friends to receive checking accounts on and after June l, paying ? Fer cent interest per annum, payable quarterly, on average checking balances.
 It will continue to pa.- per cent on savings accounts and after July l will Yay interest quarterly instead of semi
 annually as at present. On every $100 you have on deposit in its savings de- partment you will receive $1 every three months. In other words. after July l your interest will be compounded every three months instead of every six months.
 Separate window and desk for women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
Famous Necro Fortune Teller.

Kid Wonder likes to have his actions investigated. There is nothing crooked about his actions; he is wide open to the world. It seems to be a mystery to the detectives of Birmingham how he pros pers. They seem to think there is some thing crooked about him. He says that it is unnecessary for them to employ any colored assistant, as he will answer all questions and prove the truthfulness of his answers by substantial witnesses. He sends no automobiles for anyone He can be found at the Fortune Teller S Headquarters. 26lS Twenty-second avenue, North Birmingham, Peoples phone 3S, week of June 1 for white people only. Office hours 9:30 to Il ;45 and to ( daily
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
New Skin Remedy


 For several weeks past Jacobs Phar- macy and other leading drug stores In this city have been crowded with persons desiring a supply of poslam, the new cure for eczema. This Is the drug which has created such a stir throughout the country since it's discovery one year ago.
 For the convenience of those who use poslam for pimples, blackheads, blotches' red nose, acne, herpes and other minor skin troubles a special 50-cent package has been adopted, in addition to the regular two-dollar jar, which IS now on sale at all leading drug stores.
 In eczema cases, poslam stops the itch- ing with first application and proceeds to heal, curing chronic cases In two weeks. In minor skin troubles, results show after an overnight application. For a free experimental sample, write direct to the Emergency Laboratories, 32 West Twenty-ffth street. New York City.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
EPWORTH LEAGUE ID MEET THIS WEEK Seventeenth Annual Conference to Be Held At Selma PETITIONS ARE CIRCULATED People of Selma Ask for Primary to Nominate Minor Officers for Elec-
 tion By Counci-Mrs.
 Roth Dies.
PETITIONS ARE CIRCULATED

Selma, May 3O-(Specia1 1.-The Alabama conference of the Epworth League will meet in Selma in its seventeenth annual session Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of the coming week. Quite 2 large number of delegates are expected and several prominent Methodists of the south will be here
 The first session takes place Tuesday night on which occasion an address will be delivered by pr. T. Ms Owen on "One Hundred Years ofMethodism In Alabama !" Wednesday afternoon and evening the summerfield Orphanage will be visit. .d and the closing exercises of the school attended. Among those who are on the programme are Rev. A. J. Lamar of Nash vile, MT. b. P. Peabody of Waycross, Ga, Rev. F. s. Parker, assistant secce- tary of the Epworth League Nashville; and Rev. J. E. Cumming of Prattville.
 Petitions Out.
 Mayor Atkins has caused to be placed around the city and circulated among the citizens and voters the following pe- ttion:
 We, the undersigned citizens and dem- ocratic voters of Selma, believing 1t to be to the best interests of all concerned that the minor officers of the city shall he voted for at a primary election, as an instruction to the City Council, do here by petition you to call a primary elec- lion for this purpose at as early 8 date as possible
 Schedule Changes. Monday there will be a slight change of schedule on the Southern train from Meridian, now arriving at 1010 coming in at 9:45 and leaving for Rome at 9:55 instead of 10:20
 Death of Former Selmian. Information reached Selma yesterday of the death of Mrs. Brooks relict If Judge William Brooks, at the home of Ter sister, Mrs Charles Loyelace in Ma iion. The deceased had been i'll for d long time and the end was not unex- pected
 Mrs Brooks lived in Selma until about 22 or 23 years ago, when she moved to Birmingham. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Alice Rogers, whose home is in Florida. The funeral will take place in Marion today, the remains being inferred beside those of Judge Brooks.
 Death of Mrs. Minnie Roth. Last night at 9:3O o'clock at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Franelch on Franklin street. occurred the death of Mrs. Minnie Roth. Just the day be- fore she died was the 64th adversary Of her birth, having been born in Han- over, Germany, in 1844
 | Mrs. Roth was the relict of Mir. John 1 Roth, who preceded her to the grave | many years ago. She was one of the l best women in the world, her heart being open to every call for humanity and charity. She was a consistent member of the Episcopal church and the last sad rites were said over her remains at St. Paul's church this afternoon at o'clock. Mrs Roth is survived by two sons and two daughters. The latter are Mrs. Henry Franelich and Mrs. Joe Caulovtch and the sons are Messrs. John and Phillip Roth. All of these, with Mrs. J. B. Web ster of Mobile, sister of MT. Franelicn, were at the bedside of the deceased when the end came.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31

Be sure to attend Auction Sale, Burn Jewelry Go. Sales 1O:30 and 4. Special Monday night sale at 7::30.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
Survey Work Begins.

Huntsville, May 30.-(Special.) J. George K. Armes, civil engineer of Birmingham, has started the survey work for the Nashville and Huntsville railroad. lie is setting the grade stakes for the construction crew and will go over the entire route, making new survey and eliminating or reduc- ing many of the curves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
Huntsville Boys Success.

Huntsville, May 3O.-(Special)- Relatives in Huntsville have been noti- fled that Alfred w. Donegan, Hunts vile young man, who has been in charge of the United States consular agency at Brunn, Austria, for number of years past, has passed rigid. ex- animation for promotion in the service. Mr Donegan is a son of Samuel W. Donegan of this city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
THE AiR-DoME.
New Open Air Theatre Opens Tomor- row Evening-An Innovation Here.

The Air-Dome. the new open-air the atre on Third avenue, opposite the Ma jestic, opens with an extra strong bill Monday night.
 The Air-Dome is something really new for Birmingham The audience will be seated out in the open air, which means that you will be comfortable the hottest evening this summer. Quite a consd- erable sum has been expended on this new theatre. It is beautifully finished and complete A strong programme will be maintained all the time
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31

The Confederate veterans of Cullman and adjoining counties will hold a great reunion at Good Hope, five miles south west of Cullman on July f.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-05-31
Boys Farm Clubs.

Commissioner Wilkinson is greatly in- terested in the fact that among the ap- propriations made this week by the Gen eral Educational Board is sum of money to be devoted to campaign work for better conditions among the farmers who have no adequate arrangements for