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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
HEADED FOR NEW ENGLAND Supt. Gunnels to Investi-
 gate Schools. GUEST OF EDUCATION BOARD Will Visit Common and High
 Schools and Colleges. superintendents of Other states Are In Party Who VIII Be Absent
 More Than Two Weeks
 The object.
GUEST OF EDUCATION BOARD

To be the guest Of the Southern Ed ucation Board along with the heads of Educational Departments in other Southern States, Hon. Harry c. Gun nels, State Superintendent of Educa- tion of Alabama, left Sunday night for the East and will be gone two or three weeks. The trip Is in accordance with an invitation to the educational au- thorities of the South extended at the Conference for Education in the South, held in Memphis last spring
 The purpose. of the Southern Edu- cational Board is to give the State Su perintendents of education an oppor- tunity to thoroughly and easily inves- tigate at first hand the educational methods of the East and New England. An inspection Vjll be made of many of the institutions of higher learning, such as Yale, Harvard and Columbia, as we'll as the common and high schools of that section. At Columbia University the superintendents will visit Teachers College where valuable information Is to be had.
 Among the pe.hts In the itinerary are New York, Albany and Providence. At these places the guests will alter nate in prepared addresses to the Easterners and New Englanders and they will also listen to addresses bear ing directly on education as 1t is con- uuSteu III NaIAOuS pattS VI Sao OhiIOV States.
 There will be few other guests be- sides the superintendents of educa- tion. The party will be personally conducted by Robert c. Ogden, the President of the Southern Educational Board, and who has also presided over many Conferences for Education in tho South. Indeed, the whole scheme is to reverse the situation which for many va r has rFaXaflad and in Han nf fha Eastern members of the Board mingling with the Southern represent atives in conference with Southern au- thorities the latter are to have q look at school conditions several hundred miles away.
 The work of the Education Board in the South is usually of a quiee and unadvertised kind. The fund at it's disposal is dispersed through an Edu- cation Committee in every State, com posed of men selected with duo regard to their patriotic interest in educational progress. In Alabama the money has resulted directly and indirectly in much good along educational lines. For one thing. while the campaigns were wag- ing in counties for local taxa ton to support common schools two and three years ago. the Education Board had hand in the light and on the side of the tax. Whenever & crisis arrives where education is about to make a step forward. the money Is ju- diciously forthcoming, never extrava- gantly, 1t is claimed. but in reasonable amounts, and usually conditioned on the localities affected meeting 1t with an equal subscription or tax.
 The superintendents will be enter tained in New York by a banquet and two days of their Journey will be in motor cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
NEGROES ARRESTED
SENT OBSCENE LETTERS THROUGH
 THE MAILS.
The Two Negro Men Wrote Letter to a Prominent DemOpOlis Man De-
 flaming the Character of His Wife.

Selma. oct. 4.-(speciaI- )-A United States Marshal brought from Demop- oils tonight and placed in the county jail Norman Vesketter and Virgil Hen. derson.
 warrants charging them with having semi obscene letters through the mails.
 It is alleged that during the past week. the negroes wrote a letter to a citizen of Demopolis and in which thev defamed the character of his wife and that later they admitted having wrote the letter. It was said here to- night that the negroes have been guarded by citizens of Demopolis for fhe past two or three days. it being feared that violence would be offered them.
 The warrants for the negroes were sworn out before United States Com missioner R. S. Starr, who telegraphed a deputy marshal in Mobile who went to Demopolls today and brought ths negroes to Selma tonight. The two negroes will be arraigned before Com- missioner Starr tomorrow morning wh0 will set October 18th and the day for the preliminary hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
POLICE COURT JUDGE.
Enemies of Judge FeaEin are Working
 Against Him.

Enemies of Judge FeaEin are W0Sklng
 Against Him.
 Birmingham, Oct. 4.--(SpeeiaL)- Many rumors prevail in Birmingham that the City Council. at its meeting in December, when city officials are selected. may fall to re-elect Noah E. Feagin, Judge of the Inferior Crlml- nal Court. the police court Of Birm- ingham.
 Already friends of the Judge are busying themselves in his behalf and are bringing pressure to bear on tho Aldermen in the hope that they will vote for him.
 There appears to be some censure or inc Judge by those who do not favor a strict enforcement of the prohibition law, that he has been assessing heavy fines and attaching. hard laooF sem tences with the lines.
 Among those mentioned as candidates for the position of Judge of the Infe- rior Criminal Court are D. c. Grove and Ciarance Ballard. The latter ts a young man who has taken very prominent part in the Law and Order League of this city. A runaor prevailed for some days that Mir. Ballard was being backed by the Law and Order League.
 Judge Feagin is a Confederate vete- ran. lawyer of ability, but in later years has sufforsd much from rheuma- tism, being bent and unable to walk much because of the disease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
pHILArHEA GLASS NIGHT.
PupiI. of Clayton street Baptist
 Church Tender Pleasing Program. x,

Pupils of CIayton street Baptist
 Church Tender Pleasing Program. x
 A splendid program was rendered last night at the Clayton Street Baptist Church under the auspices of the Phil athea Class of which Mrs. George Mc- Adams Is the teacher. The meeting was presided over by Miss Inez Req sonover, and the song, "Something for Jesus" was selected as the opening hymn.
 After a prayer by Frank Allen, Miss Mary Lee Jones gave history of the class. A debate between four young ladies followed upon the topic: Re solved: That tIe missionary Is the worlds geratest benefactor." The af- firmative side was represented by Miss Mary Lee Jones and Miss Ethel Smith. while the negative was upheld by Miss virgie White and Miss Bryan Powell. The decision was rendered by the judges in f. or of the affirmative.
 Miss Ludie Smith rendered a very pleasant solo, and Miss Lillian Cald- we'll recited "The Missionary." The hymn Jesus Shall eign" completed the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

the first floor, offices and lodge rooms on the second floor.
 How the fire started is somewhat of a mystery. The blaze was in almost every room in the second story of the building when the fire department reached tho scene. The stores on tn e first floor were damaged by the im- mense amount of water that was nec- essary to quench the flames.
 After the fire was out. the dead body of a well-known negro lodge man. A. A. McConnahan, was found in one of the charred rooms. He had been smothered to death. He slept in a room in the rear of the upper part of the building. and 1t Is supposed that he was awakened by the fire and rush ed to front room to be overcome.
 An investigation is being made to ascertain if he met foul play The loss to the building and stocks will amount to few thousand dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
BYRD AND HALEY HURT
 BY AN AUTNMOBU E

Birmingham. Oct 4.-Byrd Haley son of State Representative IA L. fsai. ey was struck and dangerously iniured by an automobile of James Armistsad on the Twentieth street hIIi tonight,
 The automobile was coming down miss Haley was struck by an eieetris car and the automobile turned com pletely over and with Haley under meath it. He was two danEeroos scalp wounds and bis boly is badly bruised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
BIG REVIVAL CLOSES.
ashviIIe Minister Concludes Success
 fnl YYnrIr af RarmlnGham.

NashviIIe Minister Concludes Success
 ful Work at Birmingham.
 Birmingham. Oct. 4.-(Special.)- Rev. pr. W. T. Rodgers, of Nashville. Tenn, tonight concluded one of the most successful revivals ever held in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. United States of America. in this city and 1t is estimated that the two weeks work of the Tennessee pastor. will re- suit in a large number of additions {" the church.
 Three services were held during the day, not including an Address by Dr. Rodgers to the Sunday school class In the morning. At the afternoon ser vices members of the Y. M. c. A. cut out their own services and attended the Cumberland Presbyterian church. pr. Rodgers preaching on "The Young Man and the Devil" The final ser vices tonight were most interesting. the congregation going up to the vfs- iting minister after the services and personally thanking him for the work he did while here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
GADsDEN MAN SUCCESSFUL.

Columbus. Miss. Oct. Especially W T. Christopher of Gadsden. Ala. has been awarded the contract for the construction of the new adminis- tration building to be erected at tho A. and M. College, the contract price being $64.0o0.
 The bidding on the job was rather lively. Columbus, Jackson. Meridian. and other cities throughout the State having been represented in the contest. MT. Christopher has entered into contract with the Columbus Brick Company of this city to furnish the brick for the new structure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
PENSION FOR VETS,

Judge of Probate of Colbert County Ka
 Delivering waSrantm,
 Tuscumb Ls Oct. 4-(SpecIal. l.--Tha Judge of Probate Of Colbert County is delivering the pension warrants for the old ConfeG ate soldiers and widows of this county.
 There are 217 pensioners in colbart County, 1S0 fourth class. 4 frat cI... and the balance divided between fSe second and third cla- Jes. Nearly ss eee Is being distributed in Colbert ca,,,, ty. First class receive S25, secon.I class S20, third class s1s, and fourtf, class S12.g0. 'ii
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

Members of Negro Presbyterian
 Church Call Factor.
 After the morning services of the First Presbyterian Church, negro, a regular congregational meeting was held. It was presided over by John Williams a ruling elder of iLe church. In view of the good work and faithful services rendered by the present pas- tor, Rev. ] c. H. Champney, the con- gregation called him to take charge of the church for an indefinite period.
 In addition to lnis action, petition wa ssent to the Alabama Central rres- bytery requesting that his' installation as pastor for the period take place as soon as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
SCRAMBLE FOR PosTOFFICE.
Several Men Want to Be POstmaster
 at Ensley.

Birmingham. Oct 4.-(Special)- Following the announcement of the resignation of J. W. Clayton as post master of Ensley. the best Federal job in North Alabama outside of Birming- ham, Decatur and one other place. several applicants for the position be- gan grooming at once.
 , Among those mentioned in connection with the position are T. J. Kennamer. wbo is a deputy sheriff in this county; 2. P. Curry, a supply dealer; J.. w. Brigman. connected with the semet- solyay Company and an Alderman of Dnsley; R. T. McCloud, an Alderman of Ensley and others.
 Clayton has been postmaster at E,nsley for five years. His accounts are all right and he has conducted the office with a most competent force of assistants in satisfactory man.
 An inspector of tho Government will be in Ensley tomorrow or this week for the purpose of receiving bids for a site for new postofice and also bids for tho erection of the building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
Chief of Police Aetove.

Birmlngham, Oct- 4'-tbpecIGL)- The activity of the chief of police and tbe nolice department in getting after inc violators of the prohibition law ts attracting much . attention, espe- cialIv in the face of the general belief that Mir, Bodeker was not wholly in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

sympathy with a strict enforcement of the law.
 From two to four arrests in soft drink stands are being made almost daily and Mayor Ward is backing up the police by issuing orders looking to the closing up of the establishments
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
COOsA COUNTY FIRE.
ResIdence %6f ,. A. Arnold Near syIa-
 canRa fa DeafrnYeh.

sylacauga. Oct 4-(Specfal. .)-News was received here today of the burn ing of the dwelling of. J. A Arnold, who lives about twelve miles south of here in Coosa County.
 The origin of the fire was not learned but the house and contents were a to- tai loss. Mir. Arnold is a prosperous farmer in his community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
roo LATE TO CLASSIFY.

FOR REHT-For SIS. 90 per month. un- rooms with all convenIenoes. InS house with young couple. located three blocks fron postoffiee: suitable for light housekeepln<- :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

Behind ,D6 Pferes's Medicines stands che LnvaJ4@S Hotel and Sur Rical Lnstftutss at Buffalo, thor ouehIy 0Quipp sd and with . StaER Of Skilled Specialists to treat the more difficult cases OR Chronic diseases whether requiring Msd- teal or Surgical sAiLE for theGr curs. Send fGF free
 WVALEDS GUIDE BooE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
FIRE IN BIRMINGHAM.

WeII.knOwn Negro Is smOthered to
 Death.
 Birmingham, Oct. 4.-(Special)-Fire at 4:30 o'clock this morning did con- siderable damage in the second story of the brick building located on the corner of Third Avenue and Eighteenth Street. occupied by negro business places, including a drug store. under taking establishment, restaurant, on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

Special Matinee D. m. For Ladies and Children Every day at the Majestic Theatfe.
 Prices 10c and roc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

ents, MT. and Mrs. James T.. Barganier, of Sledges, J. A. Taylor, Justice of the Peace. offio lting at the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
WIIcox-BargaIner.

John T. Wilcox, of Montgomery, and
 Miss Jenette Barganier, were married
 Sunday in the home of the brides par
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05
,CoNGREaATIoNAL MEETING.

Matinee Performances and 4,3O. Night ysSO and o'clock at 'sOrpheum.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

Special Matinee ?. mn. For Ladies and Children Every day at the Majestic Theatre Prices 1Oc and 3Oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-10-05

Iadl9sf Take note of the fine costumes worn ny Miss Ryan.
 At Majestic this week.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

There was real old-time Thanks
giving dinner at Mount Olive Baptist
Church on Thanksgiving day. The
dinner began at 1870 q. m. and con-
tinued to 300 p. m. A most stump.
tuous repast had been prepared by
the general manager, William YOU'VE.
and his associates. He had gathered
a committee Of sixty members from
the church. Each committee was COM
posed OF ten members, with a chair.
man for each committee. Mr.. Young
was ably assisted by the church clerk
Phil Douglas, and by Rev. DIR. Clark.
the pastor. More than twenty tur.
keys, ten opossums, besides a large
amount Of other choice and tootnsome
food were consumed during the day.
The walters from the Duncan and 9th.
er hotels dined at the church. There
was vast throng that came in one
steady stream during dinner hours to
get a taste OF, the old-time Thanksgiv
Ing dinner. It can be said that this
year the Thanksgiving entertainment
scores its greatest success both in
point OF attendance and In finances.
The tickets for, the dinner were dis
pensed at % cents each. The same
ticket admitted one to the musical
concert at s p. m, which closed a most
ENJOYABLE, thankful Thanksgiving and
thank-offering for the day. A full re.
port Of the occasion could hardly be
published as many of the committees
had not reported, but General Man.
ager Young states that the entire en-.
tertainment was a success.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
srEWARpEss, RoARn-

The Stewardess' Board Of jack
sons Temnle c. M. f. Church met in
their regular weekly meeting Mon
dav evening, November Goth, at
o'clock The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year:
Mrs sallie A. SAVERS, President;
Mrs, Susie Carter, Vice President;
Wis Annie F.. Miller Secretary; Mrs.
". r. TEda Assistant Secretary: Miss
MARGARET Rutledge. Treasurer. Board
~ MANAGERS: Mrs Laura Polk Mrs
TlIen Watkins, Mrs, Addie Lynch
TIE meeting was well attended. The
wcrb ~ the year for the Stewardess
poard was outlined, and the outlook
&c hrieht.
Al are urged to attend these meet
inee each Monday evening from tC
4 o'clock
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
MISS E. 3. DELANEY, OF FERNAN-
DINA, FLA

On last Friday. Miss e. B. Delaney,
Of Fernandina, Fla, was in the city.
She came here from Chattanooga,
Tenn. Her special visit to the city
was to make selection OF Negro
dolls that are to be used In fair to
be held in Fernandina. Fla, this
month. She was en- route to Washing
ton, D. c., where she is to hold Sc
ries of meetings in the interest Of the
African schools. Miss Delaney is a
returned missionary from Africa and
is in the services of the Foreign Mis-
sion board Of the National Baptist
Convention. She is a graduate Of
Spelman Seminary, Atlanta, Ca, and
has spent the most of her years In
missionary work. She is regarded as
one of the best missionaries on the
two continents. AS q speaker, she is a
woman Of rare ability. Miss Delaney
held some meetings in this city the
early part Of this year under the au.
spices Of the Woman's Missionary Or
ganization, OF which Mrs. Flowers is
a moving factor. ..e...
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04

sees member, in the person Of Mr..
J.. c. Napier, will leave about Decem-
Der 9Th, Just what matters win be
taken up could not be learned, but 1t
is generally believed that the distri-
button OF some Of the funds is one Of
the matters that will be discussed
at the meeting as quite number Of
the rural districts begin their school
terms Immediately after the holidays,
hence, in order to assure longer ses-
sion Of some OF these schools. which
generally holds from four weeks to
three months, 1t is thought that the
board wants to lengthen out these
terms by making special donations.
No doubt, Tennessee will be looked
after. The personnel OF the board
seems to guarantee fair and impair
tial distribution of these funds irres-
spective of the section or the people.
Each member coming as they do from
the different states, viii be prepared
to tell the real condition that exists
In, their respective states, and thus,
the educational interest will receive
another substantial boost.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
TO NEGRO TEACHERS OF OKLA.
HOMA

The old adage, "In union there is
strength" was never more applicable
than it is to-day. The Reading Cir
Gle has for its aim the broadening and
deepening Of all those qualities which
go to. make up the true teacher
and in so doing It necessarily
aids him in all struggles of life.
1T may be complained that teachers
are fearfully under-paid, and are
therefore unable to attend the
work Of this organization We grant
the contention, but how are we to get
higher salaries, if not by improving
ourselves, showing our real worth and
demanding consideration at the hands
of our people. This can best be ac-
complished in the Reading Circle. Then
let us unite now-tomorTow we die.
We urge as a second reason for TAX
ing up this Reading Circle work, that
the real leaders Of the race are the
teachers. Do not look down on your
calling as being too low for your quail
fications. You may even be below your
calling. Labor to make the most Of
your profession Some one will take
note of your devotion. Men have been
called from lowly positions to fill
places Of high honor and trust Honor
your calling and do not expect the call
ing to honor you. Neither go about
looking for honors Work. watch,
pray. All things come to him who
does these things while waiting. We
assert again that this end Of elevating
our calling can best be attained by
uniting
The greatest satisfaction and pay
that we can possibly get for our work,
Is the consolation that we have per-
formed our duty in our day and gene.
ration. Many people try to live unto
themselves. This is impossible. It
then becomes our plain duty to help
somebody. No one has a greater OBJ
portunity to do this than the teacher
Men and women, let us awake to the
sense of our duty and privilege, Look
out upon the field, 1t is white to har,
vest. Drive in the sickle. DO not be
content till you know you are doinF
effective work and thus TRANSMITTING
something worthy Of the heritage o.
the next generation. We are pioneers
In this work. IT us lay broad foun
dation. but remember the adage, IT
union there is stror~tN ...
Yours for tie greatest good,
w. P. Cowan. President,
Northeast District
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
SECOND BAPTIST CHURCH.

Thanksgiving service was held on
Thursday night. The pastor, Rev. G..
B. Taylor, preached an excellent SER
mon in which he set forth the origin
and meaning Of Thanksgiving Day
and emphasized the necessity OF Civ
ing thanks to God daily. The attend
ence was good, A very impressive
service was held Sunday IL o'clock.
The sermon by the pastor from Mat
thew 7th chapter was a conscience
searching one. The B. Y. P, U. was
well attended. The topic What can
do for my church and the spread Of
Gods cause?" was thoroughly dis
cussed.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
KNOX lNsrlrurE RAzAAR.

Among the schools that seem to be
making preparations for the holidays
is the Knox Institute, of Athens, Ga.
This school is under the auspices of
the American Missionary Association
and they propose to have what is to
be known as doll bazaar. One of the
teachers Of the school, Miss Cecilia
Jefferson, has just been shipped a
Is inch Negro doll from this city.
She sent to her brother, DR.. e. p.
Jefferson. to purchase the doll from
the. Nero Doll Company Miss JEFF
f"rscr aside from being member Of
the faculty is one Of the promoters of
the bazaar,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
THANKSGIVING DINNER.

A Thanksgiving dinner was given
by Mrs. Mary A. Scruggs, of Jim
Town, in the honor Of DR.. White, Miss
Bass, Mr.. and Mrs. SubIett, of MUIR
freesboro. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Charleston, Mrs. Anderson,
Mrs. Hodge, Mrs. Crockett and chill
dren, Mrs. Weakley, Mr.. Word, Mr..
and Mrs. Bell, and Mr.. Leftwich
The house was beautifully decorated
with ported plants. In the afternoon
Mrs. Martin, Misses Leftwich and
Anderson made a call.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
ELOQUENT SER
mon PREACHED
By Charles II. Phillips, B.
p. at jackson Temple.
MAGNIFICENT AUDIENCE HEARS
YOUNG DIVINE.

INITIAL EFFORT HEsPEAKS A
BRILLIANT FUTUR6-sERMoN
WELL RECEIVED BY CRITICAL
AUDIENcE-THE WALDEN GLEE
CLUB RENDERED SOME BEAU
TIFUL AND MOST APPROPRIATE
SELECTIONS FOR THE occA-
SION.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
OLD-TIME THANKS
GIVING DINNER
Served at Mt. Olive Bap-
fist Church Thursday
UNDER GENERAL MANAGER
YOUNG AND ASSOCIATES.

ALL DAY CROWDS WENDED THEIR
THEIR WAY TO THE BASEMENT
AUDITORIUM TO PARTAKE OF
APPETIzINe WANDs AND DEL
IcAcIEs--THE cHURcH's EF-
FORTS TO ENTERTAIN, IT'S
FRIENDS A SUCCESS - EVERY
BODY SEEMED THANKFUL. I.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
sourH NASHVILLE MlsMoN.

The Sunday-school Of South Nash
vile Mission held social on last
Monday night for their Sunday-school
scholars. Some very interesting ad-
dresses were delivered by the Super
intendent. Mrs. M H, Freeman, and
others, The Sunday-school children
as we'll as the older members enjoyed
the social to the highest.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1908-12-04
ANNA 7. JEANEs RoARn.

A special call meeting OF the Anna
" Ieanes boardis to be held in Wash
'nEtonaan e.. December 9th. This
meFtiDe wifi he an important one
pc y viii he the. last weetlng NJ the
hoard Tori the year The, members
Of the hoard come from very nearly
every state In the Union. Tannes,