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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
WILL FIGHT TAX ON FRANCHISE Concerted Movement Throughout State. COMPANIES OPPOSE IT Light Company Will Make Fight
 Here.
 The Claim win Be Set Up That the Tax Ia Unconstitutional and violates
 the Contract Previously

The Montgomery Light and Water Power Company will. in the near fu- ture, institute test proceedings of the franchise act passed by the recent Leg tslature, upon the ground that it's pro- visions are almost prohibitive to the successful management, of the com pany. This statement was authorized yesterday by Robert J. Chambers, Gen. eral Manager of the company. who has just returned from a visit to Chicago, where he had a consultation with H L.. Doherty, president of the company, in regard to the franchise act.
 Mir, Chambers stated that the burden imposed upon the company by adverse legislation was much greater than the profits of the business justified, and that both he and MT. Doherty were agreed that opposition to the measure was demanded by the circumstances.
 MT. Doherty." said Mir. Chambers, twas very reluctant to enter upon a contest of this kind, desiring to meet the demands of the State in every way possible However, he thought we could not possibly stand this increase. He thought that gradual step up in taxes from year to year as the town grows and the value of all holdings increase was not unreasonable, and he would be glad to meet it, but he felt that to dou- ble the cost in one year was going it LOO naTQ LO SIduug tnuCn de ne ueS1res to avoid opposition to State regula- ttons."
 It is understood that resistance will be offered to the measure throughout the State, and that concerted effort will be made to have the additional charge imposed by the act removed The gen. eral opinion is that the enforcement of the act will be most preJudicial to the business of companies affected by 1t.
 Mobile companies affected by this law have, it is reported, not yet paid the tax, and the Birmingham compa- nies have only paid under protest. and will probably sue for the recovery of the amount thus expended.
 Asked concerning the reported act ion of Mobile and Birmingham com panies in regard to the franchise act, Mir. Chambers replied that he could not say definitely that such action had been taken or was contemplated even. but that he thought 1t very probable that the reports wore true.
 Makes Debut In Paris.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

ham. an American vocalist. made her first appearance this afternoon at the theatre Femina in Paris. Her recita- tions and songs were enthusiastically received and applauded. Her audience was brilliant one and included Am bassador and Mrs. White, Sir Francis Bertie, the British Ambassador and Lady Bertie and others prominent in the French and American society of the capitol.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
-------------- SERVICES WE'LL ATTENDED.
Two Good and Fruitful Sermons
 Clayton Street Baptfst,

Two Good and Fruitful Sermons A,
 Clayton Street Baptist.
 The services at the Clayton Stree, Baptist church were we'll attended both yesterdy morning and afternoon. Rev MT. Hubbard preached in the morning on the subject. Successful Prayer mentioning as the underlying condi- tions love obedience and strong faith
 The evening sermon was c study of Christ Knocking at the Door," em- phasis being laid on Knocking at the door of the church, of the home. of the heart, of the individual and at the door of business houses
 As a result of the services yesterday there were three additions to the church. The services will be contin- ued today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
At the Theotoriuns.

If it's ginger. spice. sprightliness and brightness you are looking for. it Is not necessary to so further than the Theatorium. the pleasent little play house "around the corner" on North Court Street.
 There are an even half dozen pretty girls in the turn this week, and they have male support enough to bring all the fun and music out of musical vau- deville and comedy, and they do 1t. The entire company is we'll up to the average of first class theatres, and 1t is clear that they are all conscientious performers and do their best to please, and they do please. The features are sufficiently varied to it every fancy, and the management is to be congratu- lated for the all round excellence of the bill it offers this week.
 The girls are fresh and pretty and play we'll and sing the same. and the parts are cast to give every one a chance to do her best. The present bill. with picture changes and added features, will continue throughout the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Of Paul Laurence Dunbar. the great est negro poet. will be given.
 At 5 D. m. the Alumni of the schooLl VIII have their annual reunion and exercises.
 On Tuesday from . to 2 o'clock tho. exhibit of school work. industrial ancns literary, will be open to visitors and al cordial invitation is extended by Pro-i lessor Paterson to the citizens of Mont- gomery. white and coiored. to visit tha institution.
 The Jackson Street cars stop af tha school.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
FIRE IN wETUMPKA.
The Residence of w. s. Thoruhill is
 Destroyed.

wetumpka. May 25.--(Special.)-Fire of unknown origin last night totally destroyed the residence of W. s. Thorn hill. who lives in West .Wetumpka.
 There was no one in the house at the time the fire started. Most of the townspeople were gathered at the au- dftorium of the college attending the commencement exercises.
 The spread of alarm came near stam- peding the crowd but cooler heads managed to restore order without in jury.
 The estimated loss Is between 5000 and S5,000 with out insurance. Very little of the contents was saved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Makes Debut I'm Paris. Paris, May 25.--Miss Kittie Cheat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
COURT AT FLORENCE.

The House Passes Judge Richardson's
 HIlI.
 Washington, D. C., May 2S-(Speciai.) The House tonight passed Represent. ative Richardson's bill establishing q Federal Court at Florence. Judge Richardson made a strong statement in favor of the bill. The bill now goes to the Senate. and if it passes that body will become a law.
 Alfred !. Stofer It's hard to keep up appearances and save money simultaneously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26

Nell. what is a panIc?''
 'Tt is something my dear child. which gives your husband a good excuse whenever you ask him for money for new clothes. house hxings or a little outinK.'-Baltimore American.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-26
Vaudeville at the Electric Park c..iu

Vaudeville at the Electric Park Casino
 Following a week of stock at the Casino Theatre In Electric Park, the management last night initiated a week of vaudeville which began with such success as to warrant for 1t six days or nights-of profitable running.
 A goodly company had been engaged. First there was Son Belknap, a charac- ter change artist who did things of a variety in a hurry. Pankleb, the Mud man. who was already we'll known In Montgomery. did his usual wonders and delighted his on-look CTS.
 Olson, an expert banjoist, played some wonders with his machine. Par ticulariy worthy of mention were irni- tations of cello solos in which he was inimitable.
 Dancing Davey and Pony Moore in vaudeville stunts of high character completed the formal part of the pro. gram. They were fine.
 Afterwards moving pictures were sh own.
 The same offering with illustrated songs added. will be presented during the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
LADIES' HOSE.

cvBaroness Won Sternburg before going to
the blueroom. The latter wore rich
white satin gown, trimmed with bands OF
silver lace
The Vice President and his daughter.
Mrs Timmons. held a reception Of their
own in the east room. the latter looking
her prettiest in an empire gown of pale
pink satin. A cabinet daughter, Mrs.
Hochstadter of New York. whose gowns
are always worthy of note. was In emer-
aid green velvet and lace. Mrs. Warren
c.. Fairbanks was also becomingly gowned
in pale blue chiffon. Mrs. Kixey was
splendidly attired in black velvet. with old
rose point on the bodice. Mrs. Robert
Bacon was in pink silk. with rich en-
broideries: Mrs. Carter. wife of senator
lace bands; Mrs. Hopkins. white satin;
Mrs. Scott black lace: Mrs. Beveridge.
the bride Of the senatorial circle. pale pink
silk and lace: Mrs. McLaurin. black satin:
Miss McLaurin. pink silk: Miss Julia May
of Cleveland. Ohio. cream tinted lace over
mink silk: Miss Adele May. pink chiffon
Cloth: Mrs Owen. wife of Senator Owen,
i'm white lace over pale blue silk. trim
med with silver: Mrs. Gamble, wife of
Senator Gamble. pale yellow satin trim
med with gold.
Miss Clark. daughter of Senator Clark
of wyoming in white chiffon cloth over
blue silk and Miss Frances Clark. in
white point d'esprit over green satin.
Mrs. Sutherland in violet embroidered
chiffon with chiffon velvet trimming OF
the same shade. white lace and diamonds.
and Mrs Dixon. i'm black embroidered
lace.
The attendance of senators and their
ia miles was considered quite as large as
usual. but that of representatives in Con-
gress was not quite up to the average. The
presence of several hundred young girls
from various boarding schools in this city
added a charming feature appreciated by
old and Young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
CRANBERRY SUBSTITUTE.
Introduced to America With Compli-
ments Of Swedish King.

NEW YORK, February 7.-Conrad
Skarstedt. a Swedish horticulturist.. and
friend Of the King Of Sweden has arrived
aboard the White Star liner Oceanic
with the intention of introducing to the
American public that like cranberries a
delicscy called the lignon berry and guar
anteed by Mr.. Skarstedt to be. after you
get accustomed to II. even better than
the berry that goes with the great Ameri-
can Thanksgiving bird. He does not
intend to drive out the cranberry
industry, but merely to persuade
the cranberry growers that they
may get more out OF the boys OF
they cultivate the Swedish product In
place of the American. He brings the
greeting Of his king to all subjects In
America.
Other passengers by the Oceanic were
Mrs Ian Forbes Robertson. Mr.. and Mrs
George ". II. Allen. Alexander X. IIamil-
ton. Mr.. and Mrs. B. II. Powell. DR.. n
Ikeguchi, Sir Bryan and Lady Leighton
the Hon. Charles and Mrs. G. 0. Murray.
Capt A. O'Neill and Lady O'Neiil and
George Henry Payne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
LYNcH1Nas IN THE SOUTH.
Victim Was Accused of Numbering
Prominent Farmer.

GAINESVILLE. Fla. February Jack
Long was lynched near Newberry. a
small mining town near here. early yes
terday. Long was accused of the murder
Of Elias Sapp, a prominent farmer, and
was taken from the town Jail by crowd
Of 200 men. carried 10 the scene of the
crime and hanged to tree.
Excitement in Newberry is at fever
heat and it 10 said that another lynching
is threatened. According to the police
Longs brother was killed by one of the
Sapp family. who has never been. cap
tured. This Is believed to have given rise
to the trouble which eliminated yesterday
in Longs death
DELHI. La, February Robert Mitch
ell, negro, was taken from a deputy
sheriff by a mob at Oak Grove, near here.
late yesterday and lynoned. Mitchell shot
and killed without provocation Leon
Threikeld. manager of the Pioneer Coop
erage Company. two miles west of Oak
Grove Wednesday. He escaped, but was
later captured and turned over to the
parish authorities A deputy sheriff was
on his way to Floyd. La, with Mitchell
when he was met by the mob.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
BUTT INDICTED AT NORFOLK
Grand Jury's Action in People
Bank Failure

NORFOLK, Va, February Tn
dicted on twenty-five counts. covering
charges ranging from embezzlement tn
grand larceny. Alexander b. Ru,t. for.
mer cashier of the Peoples Bank of
Portsmouth. will be arraigned for trial
In the busting court of Portsmouth reb
ruary IL. charged with receiving deposits
when he knew the bank was insolyept
Justification of the books Of the bank.
the swearing to false statements II the
state corporation commission, embtzzle-
ment and grand larceny of funds agsre-
eating Slso.OoO and criminal mismanage-
ment which wiped out the capital of
$4,000. surplus of $4,000 and S4OO.O., of
the depositors' funds.
The investigation of the affairs of the
wrecked bank Is to take even wider
range today. when the grand jury will
nave before it the officers and directors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
NEARLY MoBBED WRONG MAN.
Police Used Clubs to Rescue Epstein
From Depositors.

NEW YORK. February Livery day
since the private bank of Herman Ep-
stein. in Williamsburg. closed last Sat
urday crowds of the depOsitors have been
standing about the building weeping and
listening to speeches. Yesterday after
noon fully 800 of them were on post in
front of the suspended bank. when Solo
mon Epstein. a brother of the owner, ap-
peared. The depositors mistook him for
Herman. They closed in on him with
threats Of violence and menacing de-
mands for their savings. The cornered
man tried to explain, but their voices
drowned his words.
The reserves arrived in time to save
the brother from rough treatment. The
policemen had to use their cubs be fore
the angry men and women would give
way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
cULBERsoN's SPEECH.
Attacks Secretary Cortelyou's Re
port on the Panic.

In speech in the Senate yesterday
Senator Culberson declared that the Sec
rotary of the Treasury by his report to
the Senate has raised an issue of fact as
TO whether national banks in New York
used the $7aOOO.Oo0 of public money de-
posted with them for speculative pur-
poses or whether this money was used
to meet the demand Of outside banks for
reserve purposes.
He declared that the report of the Sec
rotary Of the Treasury had shown That
that official had violated the law in is
suing Panama bonds because money for
the canal was not needed: and that he had
violated the law in awarding these bonds
IN national banks. instead of to indi-
viduals, and in using the proceeds of the
sales for the purposes set forth in the
report. and not for the construction OF
the canal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

ern Illinois and southern Wisconsin
cities were present and many men promi-
nent in public life.
An address was delivered in the Cen
tennial NJ j.. Church by DIR. @. II. Van
horn. past department chaplain. Nevins
Post. No. 1 of which Col. Lawler was
commander conducted the burial serv-
ices at Cedar Bluffs in the presence Of
thousands of people.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07
Col. LAWYERS Funeral at Rockford

ROCKFORD. ILL.,, February Funeral
services for Col. Thomas G. LAWYER, past
commander-in-chiefo of the G. A r.. were
held yesterday afternoon. and were at
tended by great throng. All business
throughout the city was suspended during
the services. G. \. r. posts from north
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

Mrs. Lulu Dill was found dead in
he'd at her home at 2749 Belt ave-
nue. St. Louis. last night. Her hus-
hand. e. r. Dill, who was in a delirious
condition. was removed to a hospital.
He declares he and his wife had eaten
pork chops and cheese and that ptomaine
poisoning had resulted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-02-07

Gustav Walstedt. carpenter. yesterda \
shot and killed his daughter Helen, nine
years old, and then killed himself in their
home at 244 18th street. Chicago Wal
stedt is believed to have been insane,
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06

The Bourbon Fiscal Court held lis
ocular monthly session yesterday.
Jndge Denis Dundon presided and the
following magistrates were present
+ P. Thomson, J. II. Hopkins, j. j.
Pedmon, ]. C. Keller and J. L. Bar
low.
The Turnpike Supervisor read his re-
mort for the month of October, which
was accepted and approved. The
amount of claims allowed for turnpike
reoairs anG ordered paid were So, 476. 81.
The usual amount of other claims
were presented and allowed.
Squire j. T. Barlow was appointed
as a committee to confer with the city
officials in regard to lighting the
Georgetown bridge,
Ordered that 500 be appropriated to
tie Children's Home Society.
WV. Mitchell presented his bond as
Treasurer of Bourbon County with the
Bankers Security Co. as security.
Also his bond as Treasurer of the
Garth Fund with same security. Both
b9nGs were approved and accepted.
Ordered that feed room be put up
at the work house in East Paris.
Ordered that 81. 500 be appropriated
for turnpike repairs for month of No
vember.
Ordered that the witness room on
the second floor of the court house be
rendered to the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, same to be furnished
by them.
Ordered that proposition to place
lights in the Georgetown bridge be &C
cepted provided the city paid for a
light on its side. The county light
to cost S23. SO per year.
Ordered that G. S. Allen be author
lied to renew insurance policy of 50, 500
in Royal Insurance Co. on the bridge
across Stoner, near the Jail, for the
term Of five years.
Ordered that three dry cows and bull
at the County Infrmary- be sold.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
Democratic Primary.

We suppose the people of Bourbon
will get down to normal conditions
after the county primary of Wednes-
day next. Nov. II, at least it is to be
hoped so. The election officers have
been appointed and we trust every
thing will pass off quietly. The fol
lowing are the entries:
County Judge-Denis Dundon, pres
emf incumbent, no opposition.
Sheriff-A. S. Thompson, present
deputy, no opposition.
County Clerk-Pearce Patton, present
Incumbent. no opposition.
Circuit Clerk-William H. Webb and
". A. Morris.
County Attorney-George Batterton
and Chas. A. Mcmillan.
Superintendent of Schools-F. l..
McChesney, present incumbent, enc
Mrs. Fanniebelle Sutherland.
Jai!er-H. D. James and Joe. Farrls.
Assessor-A. j. Skiliman with X. ..
Turner and John Brophy as dPpu les.
W. q. McClintock, with Lyttleton Pun
nell and Robert Gilkey, as deputies.
Surveyor-Ben F. Bedford, present
Incumbent and j. Harry Muir
Preventative j. Clay and
John Collins.
:, Magistrate-Paris precinct, l.. j.
Imfetwell, G. F. Didalke and M. j.
Murphy.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
SEE OUR WINDOW.
Watch our window for ths
newest goods.
SHIRE g. FlTHlAN.
New York's Vote.

v William H. Taft carried Greater New
aUtK over Bryan, white Lewis Stuyves-
ny ChanleT carried the city over
TTugnes by plurality of 58,77i
ts ar got 5000 more votes in the city
m1n Hughes.
Up State Hughes also ran behind
;salt and Chauler made correspond
ns gam over Bryan. Taft came down
~ >, me Bronx with a plural lily over Bry-
r ruu VI 2O7 .O20, maying his total plu-
''ilIy IN the State ZIG, 398.
MI; u1ushes came down TO the Bronx
hin i"n plurality CT 129,6 81. This gave
Gu Gu ? ural:ty throughput the State over
0hanler of 70,9O6.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
Young Mems Club.

The Young Mems Club of the Chris
tan church will mold its regular month
" meeting Friday, Nov. 6, at 7:30 p.
m. Debate: Affirmed. that the
English under a Limited Monarchy En-
joy Geate Liberty and Better Laws
than the Americans Under a Repub-
lic''
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
Latonia Jockey Club Indicted

The Kenton county grand jury, which
has been in session for the past few
weeks, on Wednesday AFTERNOON re-
turned several indictments against
Coglngton men for gaming and two
Indictments against the Latonia Jock
ey Club for operating a race meeting
without license on two counts, each
for Separate days
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
School Bond Vote.

The vote on the, Paris school bond
issue carried overwhelmingly Tuesday.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
The Kind You Want.

This is ideal weather for an over
coat and you can find the kind you are
looking for at
J. w. DAVIS e CO.'S.
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
Notice.

We have employed MFR. F. yelling,
an expert matchmaker, to take charge
of our watch repairing. Bring US your
watch and have it repaired by an ex-
pert workman.
SHIRE & FITHIAN
The Bourbon news. [volume] (Paris, Ky.) 1895-19??, 1908-11-06
Underwear.

un4 nue. season is ripe ror change Of
r"ear and the place 70 buy is at
j. w. DAVIS 4 co. IS.
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19

Mrs. Pierre Lorillard Ronalds. al
luncheon in New York, narrated
her impressions of the great city she
had not seen for 20 years.
New York has now taken her
place among the worlds capitals, e"
she said. New York is no longer
young and unsophisticated She has
now all the weariness and vice OF
Paris, London and Rome.
They who stilkspeak of New York
as young, childish, innocent, speak
very foolishly. They remind me of
Lord Exc, of the Carlton.
Lord Exc. at 20, tried to lead
the life of youth of 25. He dyed
his hair, wore a corset and frequent
ed the music halls. Plccadllly circus
and the Burlington arcade.
"One afternoon, as he drove from
the Carlton In his brougham, a men,
Der said, smiling:
There goes Exc. He told me
over a whisky and soda Just now that
he felt as fresh as a 2-year-old.'
Another member sneered.
" He probably meant 2-year-old
egg he murmured." "
The Fulton County news. [volume] (McConnellsburg, Pa.) 1899-current, 1908-11-19
Reluctant English Courtesy.

That gifted publicity man, A.
Toxin Worm, made the preposterous
claim In London, last winter, that he
would see to it that there was no
"booing" of the actors at the open
ing performances of e. II. Sothern.
This popular English diversion con-
sists of believing through the hands
and no first night" is supposed to
be complete without these vocal in
terruptions.
On the night of Mr.. Sothern's first
performance some forty-fve evil
looking men, bearing black-jacks In
their sleeves were distributed
throughout the gallery and pit. There
was no interruption from the audi
ence that night, but only the occa-.
sional dull, thud of black-jacks upon
knuckles. Every hand that was
raised, as a preliminary to the boo
ing" process, received a quick blow.
Mr.. Worn says that he never saw 50
many limp hands, and so many be-
wildered faces assembled IN any one
place as he saw that first night among
the crowd that left the theatre.
At the close of the week that digni-
fed journal, the Times, commented
gravely upon the growing courtesy of
English audiences toward American
actors, and witnessed the case of six
productions by Mr.. Sothern without
a single "boo. Success Magazine