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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
At T.sneoln HTonunnent.

Springfield, H.. May 30--Memoriai day exercises were held at the Abra- ham Lincoln monument this afternoon under the auspices of the Stephenson Post, No. 30. Grand Army of the Re- public. The attendance was large.
 State Superintendent of Public In- structfon. Francis c. Blair was the ora tor of the day Daring the exercises a bronze tablet was presented for plac- ing on the monument under the statue of Lincoln. Engraved on the tablet is the address which President Lincoln made at Gettysburg. at the dedication of the cemetery there as a national cemetery.
 The tablet was Che gift of stephen son Post Woman's Relief Corps. The mausoIeum erected over the grave Of former Governor John R Tanner by his friends was dedicated today with impressive ceremonies.
 JudgefJ. O. Humphrey of the Federal Court presided. and addresses were made by Judge Humphrey F. H. o'Don- nell and c. W. Hinman. of Chicago, and ". D. Ryan, of Springfield Secretary and Treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America. Bishop Osborne. of the Diocese of Springfield, of the Episcopal Church, conseerated the ground.
 At the National Cemetery at Camp Butler eight miles east of this city, the graves Of the i.200 Federal soldiers and also of 700 Confederate soldiers who died prisoners of war. were decor sted today by Camp Butler. Post Mo- 389, G. A. R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
NEWS Aor CHAMPION.
Yearss Work of Public Schools Comes
 To Close.

Years Work of Public Schools Comes
 To Close.
 Clanton, May Especial The clanton public school finished most successful and satisfactory term yes terday and the principal. ". ". Monroe. received congratulations on the splen- did work accomplished during the year. Mfr. and Mrs. Monroe left this morn ing for their home at Fayette.
 The primary class of the public school. taught by Miss Allie Robbins, school auditorium last night to a large and appreciative audience.
 The little pupils rendered their parts splendidly and showed careful and ju- dicious training.
 Master Omar Reynolds. aged nine years. gave the welcome address. and Willodene Elliott. the same age. was vaIedictorian.
 Yesterday during the final rehearsal school, some one discofered two or three large snakes hanging from an opening in the ceiling.
 A gentleman living near by was called in and he succeeding in shoot ing two of them.
 The snakes-are known as rat snakes and are not considered dangerous.
 A horse. belonging to Marshall and Peoples became frightened this morn. ing while both MT. Marshall and Mir. Peoples were driving in to their place of business, and ran away. tearing the delivery wagon Into pieces and throw ing them to the ground.
 Mir Marshall was severely Injured, but it is thought he will recover Mfr. Peoples was badly bruised about the head. but Is able to be up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
avENGEs A WRONG.
woman axHIa sGan Who Tried to Rua1
 Chfaa

GH1A4. 4
 New York. May 30-- Wien an infant eIutched Go her breast. Mrs. Teresa Fe- lepia. of Brooklyn. today meted out summary vengeance upon a man whom she declared attempted an outrage op her slx-year- old daughter
 The man was John Marc. who has been making his home with the Feiepia family. Three bullets from a revolver sent him tn death.
 when arrested and taken to the po- lice station. Mrs. FeIepia. declared that Marc. while living on the bounty Of herself and her family. had, conspired with two other men to ruin their two daughters. and through the shame of the chiidren. to extort money from the parents
 Marc induced the child to- accom- paYay him to vacant lot near the Fo- iepia home today. A few minutes af- forwards Mrs. Feiepia stole softly out to a. point which gave her a view of the lot She declared that what she saw sustified the act which followed when she sent three bullets into Mafo's head. killing him instantly.
 The Brooklyn police believe that the conspiracy against the Felepia family is an outgrowth of the systematic blackmaiIing of well-to-do Italians carried on by the Black Hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
nhnervea in Iknoxvtlle.

Dav was observed here today by exer- ciEes ifi memory of the naval and army dead. This morning howers were strewn upon the waters of the Ten nessee River. following an address by ,Ii,dRe H. H. Ingersoli, of thlsi city, aa
 tribute to the Federal naval dead. This afteFneon ct the National Cems- tarv Rev. John. F. Spence. LLA. D., oe tbis city, delivered tho chief address os the day.
 iTlr. SpAnee made a plea for Yhite sii- prernacy and declared that n the SO s- both sides were right.
 Flowers weer strewn upon the graves of the more than two thousand Federal dead buried in the local Federal csrae- terv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
urwnn. in NebrasIEs.

speneer. Neb., May William {. Bryan began the second day of his Ne braska tour at Spencer, where he ar, rived at 9:30 o'clock this morning from Bonesteel. g. D.
 His address here was delivered at the Memorial League meeting. for which large crowd gathered from the surrounding towns. phis section hAs seen Tess of Mr. Bryan than anv other nart of the State. and generous re- ception was accorded him.
 At noon, Mir. Bryan started across the~ country in an antomobtle for ONetiI; where he delivered a Memorial Day speech this afternoon. None or his .spe eeches today was of partisan nature. being entirely devoted to mem orials to the soldiers and sailors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
CONyTcTEp OF rnAUD.
TAOpas Mlllsr and Frank Monroe

ThoEns Miller and Frank Monroe Get
 Heavy Sentences.
 Chicago. May 30.--ThoTnas c. Miller. President of the Marinette Gas Engine Company and Frank L. Monroe, Gen. eral Sales Manager of the concern. were. today sentenced in. the United States District Court to Imprisonment yietion on the charge of using the mails to promote a fraud
 The men sold stock in their company to a large number of people through : out the country and made promises which they were unable to fulhll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
FURTHIsR 4EsTrmoNY.
K4ngas. to wage Flight Awainst Ents
 national Harvester Go.

AAn9as. to wage Eight Against Inter-
 national Harvester Co.
 Chicago. May. so.--F'urther testimony wss taken today in the legal light to, bs waged by ths stats' of Kansas against the International Harvester Company.
 Edward BuFgegs, who Is in charge of the patent department of the cor- poratiOn, tesflhed that all the basic patents under which the various ag- rieuitural implements are manufaetur- cd have expired. He said that such patents as are still in operation are on Improvements on the original dee signs.
 Robert C. Haskins. manager of the Domestic Sales Experiment. declared that previous to the formation of the International Company the various Companies sold machines in the west- ern part of Kansas for cash, but that recently the International Company had accepted the notes of farmers in pay ment.
 Ths witness declared that he had never heard of the eompany receiving any rebate from any railroads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
celehrated ln ManiIa.

Manila, May 3e-Fhe veteran army, and naval organisations assisted by the men Of the regular force decorated the graves of their fallen conradss today and sent delegations to decorate the monuments of General Lawton. Captain stolzenberg and Lieutenant Egbert on the fields where they fell.
 Flowers were also strewn over the graves of the Russians who died after their retreat from the battle of Tushi- ma (sea of Japan.) The program was carried out in spite of a storm.
 Five inches of rain have fallen within the past twenty-four hours. {.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

ty feet Of the spot where Cedrino yes- terday met his deaths the right front tire of the car driven by J. Price burst and fhe car ran off the track. through the fence and bounding over 8 hedge stopped in a lawn 100 yards from the track Price was untn1ured and his mechanic, M. Isinau escaped with a very gIfRhfly cut head.
 The ear was afterwards brought back on the track. This race was the event of the day. Six cars started and thing by sbreal<downs, ali were on the track at the finish.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Dnv ln nirmFnrharI,

Birmingham. May 5O.-kS kSpecia3.)--- Memorial Day was quietly observed in Birmingham today. The members of the two posts of the Grand Army of the Republic and Sons of Veterans. United States of America, marched to the Oak Hill Cemetery where the Grand Army has a lot with a monument therein and exercises according to the rituals were carried out
 After the exerciAes graves of depart cd comrades and others were bedecked with flowers and small flags.
 4 committee went to the Elmwpod Cemetery and placed fowers and flags on the graves of departed com rades there. Both organizations had speakers.
 The postoffice observed holiday hours today, making two deliveries of malls In the business section of the city du- ring the morning hours and one in the residence section. The Grand Army Department Commander has issued a general order that lnasmuch as June l4. Flag Day, comes on a Sunday. the observation of the occasion will be on Saturday, June Is. and all members of the order and citizens throughout the State display the American nag from their places of business and from their residences.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
aeraleen in .Ianan.

Toklo, May % --Memorial day was observed by services in the American hospital at Yokohama The address was made by the American Ambassa- dor, Thomas J. O'Hrien. Rear Adni- ral Hemphfss, commanding the Asi- atic fleet. was present with his stan and a detachment of 200 marines and blue Jackets The display of flowers was elaborate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
AInainon Countr Cahh.r.-

Huntsville. May sO.-( Special. )-Tbe fifth and sixth cars of cabbages grown by the Madison County Cantaleupe As- socIation, were shipped to Cincinnatj yesterday and today. The cabbage Ia maturing rapidly and shipments of s car a day will be continued now for . time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

marched to the depot of the Bay Shore and there boarded cars for Fort Bar rancas accompanied by large number of citizens from the city. There they were joined by troops and marched to the National cemetery, where ap- propriate music was rendered and ad- dresses delivered, Hon. John p. Stilf- man and Editor Frank L. Mayes being the speakers Of the day.
 The graves of the Confederate and Union dead. numbering possibly isOOD were strewn with flowers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
sEnvIcns Ar cIAYroN srEEnT.
EvangsII.s IIssss.sa Adars..ss l.srEs I,

Evangelist Hubbard Addresses Large Ag-
 dfencc of Chfidren--8ervices To-day.
 The chiIdren's services yesterday morning at the Clayton Street Baptist Church eon- ducted by the Evangelist Hubbard were nt- tended by ono hundred children yesterday morning. The sermon of EvanGeiist Hub bard was well suited to the occasion tt be- ing strong. striking and simple.
 The services for adults at night was well attended and much interest shown in the strong sermon preached upon Follow Me- the subject taken by the evangelist. At the conclusIou of the services three persons were received into the membership Of tiie church.
 The services will De held as usual today. Evangelist Hubbard occtpying the pulpit at both the morning and the evening hour At the morning services the topic win De Heaven" the topir fur the night services has not yet been announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
To Promoee MT. Donemnn

Huntsville. May Especially )-Rel- atives in Huntsville have been notified that Alfred w. Donegan, a Huntsville young man. who has been In charge of the United States consular agency at Brunn. Austria. for a number of years has passed a rigid examination for pro- motion in the service. Mfr. Donegan is a son of Samuel W. Donegan of this city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Two Cftlnens Arreafea

Huntsville, May s0.--(Specia1)-- Richard 1T MedlIn and son, GTaysoD Msdlin. prominent citizens of the Bis Cove district. were arrested yesterday on charges of trespass after warning and assault. Warrants for their ar rest were procured by Captain Charles A. Grayson. Both men made bonds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Penaaeoln Celebratea

Pensacola. Fla, May s0-(Specfal) ) " Memorial day was appropriately obser- we'd here this afternoon when the Grand Army of the Republic and United Con fedefate Veterans joined In an obser- vance of the occasion.
 Preceded by a brass band they
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
C,h.ttanooxa Obesrves Dav

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 50--Deccra- tion Days.here was observed by large procession to and impressive services at the National Cemetery, in which ls,000 soldiers of the civil war are buried. The memorial .oratien wasadelivered by Hon. James A. Fowler, of Knoxville, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
BEAUTY

Most women realize that beauty is largely a matter of a beautiful complexion. It is now known that any woman may easily and quickly gain a perfect complexion by a few minutes massage each day with Nadi- nola Cream This delightful cream. scien- ttncnliy compounded from the purest msdi- cinmI ingredioAtg never fails to banish rids the pores and tissues of all impuri- tiss smooths away all wrinkisa and itn- parts to che skin that much desired ve3vety softness and exquieits clearness. leaving it In state of chH6Iike freshness and beanty. AS a beautiiying agent Nadinola Cream. where best known. is regarded necessity. and fuii directions which tell just heW ans woman may have psrfsct rompiaxion Sold at ali high-class drug storss. 50 cents ana s1.e6.
 NATIONAL xo1Irc0.4 Easlas Ieans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
R U A KoDAExERF
 TressIar's studio Finishes Kodak snnpa.
HuNrsvILLE scHooLs !.
Five Young Persons Are Awarded Ger
 ff0eafea

ti0cates.
 Huntsville. May 30.-(SpscIal.) )-The closing exercises of the Huntsville public school took place last night and certlfieates of graduation were awarded to Misses Elizabeth Yarbrough. Rachel Barrett. Marion Braley, Masters Charles Hereford Yeatman and James c. Jones, Jr.
 The address of the evening was de- livered by Hon. Sam Blackwell. Mayor of New Decatur, who spoke on the value of the public school system to the youth of the country.
 The Merrimaek public school closed Friday morning with appropriate exer- cises and the children were given a trolley party and picnic by Joseph J Bradley. agent for the Merrlmack mills.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
aPEcrAToRs 1HRrLrFn.

Had Accident Oceurs DurinG Auto
 Races at Baltimore.
 Baltimore. May S0.--About 5000 spec tators were given a thrill during the last part of the 100 automobile race. the afternoons sport held at Pimlico under the auepices of the Motor Car Racing Aaaoaisstien. when within kWen-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

she win spend the summer with friends.
 Mrs. Al Fl. sadier and two grandShil- dfon Wtll leave in a few days TOT Onio. They will spend the eummer with nek son. MT, Cornelius Sadler. at his sum naer home on the laks.
 Mrs W. A Gayle has returned from Demopolis, where she has been visiiihk her mother. Mrs. Wynn
 Mrs. Emma Drcyfus ana daughter, Miss Bessie Dreyfus, have gone 10 Au- burn 10 attend Commencement. Mrs; Dreyfus's son. Mr. sam c. Dreyfus, will graduate in citd. engineering
 Friends in Montgomery of Mrs. Hen ry P. Pferpont. of Asburv Park. N. ]. were shocked to learn of the sudden death of Mr. Piersout few days ago. Mrs. Pierpont was formerly MISS -N'ics ss Duncan of this city and has hosts ot warm trends who are in sympathy with her in her great sorrow. :,
 Mir. Emil Harmon. who is a student at the EnEineering Department of the University of Alabama. has returned home.
 NHIeo t4'Gt8 tAHttf 4HA T. Q tttA ttfSAet ing for rirckard. Ala. where she will spend some lime with her sister, Mrs. Tom Snaita.
 The members of the Country Club will entertain at cotillion on satur- day. June g..
 Mir. and Mrs J U. Cureton. who have been visiting Mrs. W F Young at her residence. 812 North McDononEh Street. have returned te thstE home In Dothan.
 Mrs George c Ball of Atlanta is the guest of her sister. Mrs. Charles P. Ball for this week.
 
 Miss CeceiIa Bayne. who has been at- tending the Mary Baldwin Seminary at Stunton. Va, has returned home.
 NAN-M0K TEA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

decorated today end a program of ad- dresses and musical numbers was car- ried out. The principal address of the day was delivered by Judge " Vernon, commander of Post No. 3. e. A. R. There was a large attend ance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
The nnr in Quhn.

Santiago, Cuba. May 30--DecoFatioE) Day was celebrated by the American gaFrison at Moro Castle today. There is only one grave of an. American sof- dier at Moro, that of q recruit who was i'll when he arrived here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
RAIN FALLS ON MEM0RIAI DAY Ardor of Vets Is Not
 Dampsnsd. TAFT AT GRANT, TOMB Governor Hughes Reviews the Big
 Parade. Many spsrssnE M7snts Are Cancelled But oIa solaiers Rare TAeir X Eaese se the storm
 Once More

New York. May so.--Almost con- stant raln ranging from a drizzle to downpour. made today's observance of Memorial Day only a shadow of the elaborate event which had been plan- ned.
 Even In the early morning the skies were threatening and almost before the first of the thousands Of marchars ana holiday makers had stirred from thelr homes the first shower came. From that time until the day was ended fnors was scarcely a moment when the ram was not falling
 Sporting events on every hand were cancelled. but the indictment weather could not entirely dampen the ardor ox the gray-haired veterans whe had raced many a storm In their years of service nearly half a century ago, and apout 1000 of them turned out to take part in the three parades in the greater city Fortunately the showers were liBht and infreqnent during tne early stages Of the big parade through Riverside drive but scarcely had the marchers passed the reviewing stand at the sol- diers and sailors monument when the clouds fairly opened and the rain came down in torrents.
 \, Governor Hughes and his staff were on the stand. They withstood the downpour a few minutes but the rain continued and the big gathering seat tered.
 Later in the day the rain almost pre- vented the other big event of the day. the gathering at Grants Tornb-at which Secretary of War Taft delivered the principal address. 1t was raining hard when the time for the opening of the exercises arrived and for tinae 1t seemed that the event would have to be at least temporarily postponed.
 lt was decided finally, however to carry out the program inside the com modious tomb and there the Secretary aefl~ered his address in the presence of the small gathering which could Ind protection from the rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
T. Tonneg.-ee C.eme4erlo..

Nashville. May 30 0v-Deceration Day was httingly observed ct the National Cemetery. near Nashvule. and at the cemetery near Murfressboro this after noon. Large crowds went from this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
Alnrm of FIre

An alarm of fire called the Fire De pertinent out South Perry Street short iy after noon yesterday. The blaze. in the Eight Hundred block was insig- nihcant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
rrnsT, rrsarr rrnnr

The Sanitary Crystal Glass Ice Cream. Freezer. Special demonstra1Ion is Base- ment CPocIkery. Depnrtnent Monday,
 MONTGOMERY FAIR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
DecoPnfion 1Is NTer1nfIfa,

Memphis. May S0.-Tha graves of the several miles north of thia city. were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
NAN-Hor TEA.

A most deIfKhtffI Tea, now almost unawersaETy used by those who apPre- elnte and know good Tea when they taste it. 1-4 pound, zoe.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
 THE PURE F0OD STORES.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31

TOMORROW IS THE DAY.
 You shauid tofn stokeass Cleaning Club, sI.50 per month. ea. s. Perry. sph0ne &gH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-05-31
PRIDE or ANCEsToRs.

Pride of ancestorsi Is 1t good trait
 Or .rather an interest and a oyalty to She memory of the dead. from whom one is descended, is eommendabIe. But why is it necessary that ones fore fathers should be dead to become worthy of consideration and loving re- gard?
 With some who are devoid to an in-
The Washington times., 1908-05-01
HER CHAMPAGNE FREE
TO GUESTS OF HOTEL

NEW YORK. May IAN unusual
wave Of generosity seemed to have come
20 the Hotel Aldine. when Mrs Gather
inc Bartlett, a woman Of beauty and Of
forty years. sought to buy champagne
for everyone who would drink II, in
Guiding guests and hotel employees.
When Mrs. Bartlett came TO the hotel
on Wednesday evening she said that
she had been stopping at the Martha
Washington Hotel. and inquiry at thzt
place met with favorable comment upon
her character.
It was with some surprise, therefore.
that the office received an order for
champagne from her, followed almost
Immediately with an order for creme de
menthe. Similar orders followed at
steady intervals throughout the day IN
III the elimination came at s O'Clock
last night and Mrs. Bartlett left her
room clad only in a pink kimono and
Jewelry and Saurtered through the par
lOrs and corridors extending a general
invitation 10 partake OF champagne
Mrs Bartlett was thereupOn taken 70
Bellevue Hospital in her pink kimono.
There II was said last night that she
is the wife Of prominent physician
now IN the Panama Canal zone. It was
said also that she was taken 10 an In
stituticn at Central IsliD about two
months ago because Of insanity and was
released from there only week ago.
She is said 10 be now suffering from
acute reclIrrent mania.
The Washington times., 1908-05-01
Confession Writer
While Whitney Lay Ill
in Hospital

Fred Brown Whitney, formerly clerk
to the House Committee on Naval AZ
fairs, but recently a vice president ct
the Lake Torpedo Boat Company. wrote
the anonymous letters attacking the
character and official acts Of Represen-
tative Loud. Of Michigan, I'm connection
with submarine beat legislation
This is the concession from Whitney
which was read IN the shape Of q depo-
sition late yesterday afternoon before
the Lillcy investigating committee,
which has spent many weeks in prob
ing the Connecticut Representative g
charges that Congress has been cor
rupted by the Electric Boat Company.
The deposition was signed by Whitney
while he was IN in Garheld Hospital,
where he now is.
The letters accused Loud of being "iu
on me graft" in regard 10 submarine
appropriations. But in has confession
Whitney says he has discovered that
he was wrong in sUspecting Mr. Loud
and ne is sorry he wrote the anonymous
letters He f--ther swcars EC has no
evidence or knowledge thar would sup
port Lilley'S charges against Congress
According 10 the present plans OF the
committee. u VIII hold no more public
meetings. After several executive Ses-
SONS. the report on Lillcy's charges viii
probably he submitted 10 the House.
The Washington times., 1908-05-01
VICTORIOUS,
CHOSEN DELEGATE
B. H. Warmers Name Pre-
Sented as Chairman of
Maryland Convention.

BALTIMORE, May by the election
at the Republican state convention Of
Representative George a. Pearre. Rep
resentative Sydney Z. Mudd. Gen Felix
Agnus and Representative William 3.
Jackson as delegates ar large to the
Chicago convention another victory was
accorded Mr.. Pearre. The victory was
clinched by the incorporation Of a. Teso-
luton instructing the delegates 10 vote
for Taf-
Jackson discovered that he could not
control four of the nine countries in his
district-Queen Anne. Talbot. Caroline
and Worcester. The rebeIn rus leaders
declared they would not vote for James
f Ingram. who was pitted against
Pearre. Jackson, almost IN tears. ap-
pealed In vain 10 the leaders TO stand by
him. When they left he advised AIudd
that the Jig was up. as the fourteen
votes OF the rebellious counties gave
Pearre enough votes TO win Pearre
agreed To present the name Of 3. H
Warner as chairman Of the convention.
Collector Stone OF Baltimore insisted
upon ms TuCting for Taft and threatened
q fight 10 the convention. The delega-
ton was Instructed and a fight ayerted.