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The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-03-19
s,vino Her Own Books.

|Fho fact that some person VIII occa'
.rolly borrow from a circulating IL
,y the very book that he has In his
In home puzzles the library attend
|ts One day Il librarian sought en-
|btenment on this duplication.
lyon lust bought set of these books
yourself. dill you not" she in
|ired of woman who had asked for
treat Expectations" Haven't they
len delivered YETI .
|Oh. yes; they've come all right
| IS the reply, hut don't like to use
|em for fear they might get dirty
Iw York Post.
The Drinking Man.
|bne day listened to a conversation
|tweep a merchant and his hard head
chief manager. \ younglsh man.
h thirty-elght, had applied Tor a
C.ltion md was we'll recommended
La merchant was inclined to employ
I'M. fine head manager said "LooH
|Ihcolly at his eyes. lie is addicted
drink" 1t reminds me of the iol
living little anccdo;e;
|"NIy eyes bother me great ucn'
botor DO need stronger glasses
40" .aid the physician; Il thih'
|Du rccl weaker glasses-and iewe
thcm."-New York Press.
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-03-19

IL is said there formerly existed lii
India n machine for the Use Of the
would be suicides whereby they could
cut of their heads. II was hnlf moon
shaped. with a sharp edge. was fnsten'
ed at the back of the neck, chains he
ing attached TO the ends. The man
who donned this Instrument OF deA'u
inf his feet in the chains, gave sharp
Jerk downward and severed his heau
from the body
Busy Still.
"What." asks the Wyoming Tribune
"bas become of the old fashioned
freckled faced hoy who got the water
chopped the wood split the klnd'ms,
MIXED the cows. fed thG pigs. currleu
,he horse and did such o,Ner chores us
his parents found for him TO do: lie
probably being kept busy handing his
law son money with which to buy
rolled up trousers and cigarettes'-Den
yer Post
"How much can you hold anyhow
asked the woman in anlazement as she
handed the tattered tramp bis thir'
plateful.
81 don't know, num-" said Eatol
Joralong. resuming operations
hnin't never been tested up to my III
capacity yet."-Chicago Tribune
The champion. (Arcadia, Fla.) 1895-1911, 1908-03-19
The Turkish Woman's Veil.

VERY often the fashionable Turkish
Indies have their costumes made ike
an elaborate opera cloak and wear
wells that are nothing more than trans
parent net. When they reach this eX'
IRENE and they are seen by the dread
ed spy, these ladies are reported TO
the sultan. At once an order Is issued
that no one is to wear anything but
the old fashioned teriJa and Il vel
through which the face cannot be dis
cerned. This order Is obeyed Tor
about Il year. when by degrees they
begin wearing thinner veis.-l.ondon
Telegraph.
A Japanese Woman ct Fashion
A Kobe newspaper gives the cost OF
the wearing apparel nf Japanese
woman Of fashion Size wears S!3SO
worth Of clothing under her Eimono'
vhlcl, costs S25 The obj costs anoth'
or So Numerous tying parapherna'
lin sum NJ to SlT.5O, and Il set Of toot'
gear amounts 10 80. Combs and hair-
nlns ornamented with gems. cost S2io;
n shawl. $50: d diamond neck clasp
$50: handkerchiefs, - cents each; 4
cold watch. Sla0-about S0lS In all TO
n season \ middle class woman Wear'
about $3.50 worth of clothing rn'h yea'
according 10 tho s0lne newspaper
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
FARMERs oF RARnouR.
They Perfect Arrangements to Open
 Their Warehouse.

Clayton. Aug. 1s.-(speciai )--The Farmers Union of Barbour County | met here yesterday to perfect unfin- ished arrangements for the opening of their warehouse at this place on Sep 1 tember l,
 The schedule of payments for this property was as follows: $500 in cash. | $500 on October 1 and S1,a00 each for three years, beginning November 1, 1909. The first payment was made yes- | terday, the business men of Clayton cooperating with them and advancing SITS to enable them to complete their first payment.
 The enterprise Is now successfully l launched and the farmers are proud of It.
 The following are the officers elect ed: D. A. Trammel. Manager; J. H Mann, weigher: Directors. c. W. zorn. Will Weston, W. M. Spires, B F. Bond J. F. snead Franklin Greene and B. F. Davis.
 c. c. Bennett agent of the Central Railroad at Dothan, paid a visit to friends at this place yesterday. Mr. Bennett. accompanied by his sister. Mrs. Adair, and her little daughter. Mildred. are enroute to Toronto, Cam ada. on a pleasure trip.
 County Superintendent Davie reports the census returns of the various school districts about all in. and that while in 6 majority of instances there Is a steady and proportionate gain, the heavy falling off in one or two im- portant localities will, in his opinion, more than offset this and leave the ag- gregate less than that of two years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
NEWS OF DENTON.

Benton. Aug. S.--(Speeial. 1.-The an- nual meeting of the Baptist Sunday School Convention was held at Sister Springs. four miles from here. Crowds were in attendance each day. sumptu- ous dinners were served with great hospitality.
 After a three weeks visit to Sela- tives here Mrs. Ed Rowan and children left for their home in Selma Saturday morning.
 Two interesting games of baseball were played here this week between Benton and Jelks, resulting in favor of Benton.
 The first game was played Monday, the score being IT to i4 in favor of Benton. The game was featureless.
 Batteries--Benton. George H. Run and W. W. Feubner; Jelks. Boyd. Geo. Traylor and H. Edwards. Umpire. Joe Edwards.
 The second game was played Friday afternoon and Jelks went down In de- feat by the one-sided score of 24 to lS.
 The features of the game was the fielding of Centerfielder Boyd of Jelks and the base running of ". Feuiner of Benton and the enchanted catch of George H. Run,
 The game was very exciting as the score was tied several times.
 Batteries-Benton, George H. RuR and ". Feulner; Jelks. c. Bryant. W. Hardy. Smith H. Edwards. Umpire pr. R. R. Mooner.
 receiving congratulations upon the arrival of q little son whom they named Walter Darlington Whitman.
 Mrs. E.. s. Garrett of New Orleans Is visiting relatives and friends in the community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
FOR .eBEssEMnR COUNTY. !.
Committee Visits TuaeaIOosm and We1a
 Conference

Tuscaloosa. Aug. 15.-(Special. 1~--J. A. Estes. T. T. Huey and Mfr, Sweet. the committee on the new county prop, osition of Bessemer. were in TuaeA- ioosa yesterday, in conference wlkh the committees appointed by the peo- pie of this place.
 The promoters of the new county frem Bessemer have had in view che taking of a large slice of Tuscalonaa County in the forming Of the new county, and several meetings have bean held before. Yesterday the territory and concessions to be granted were thoroughly gone over.
 The Tuscaloosa people agreed to re- port favoKably to a mass meeting ef citizens to be called later on yield ing the territory without making an active fight on the amendment.
 All of Beat i2. one square mtle ee Beat IS, and a slice off Beats s. If and 25 carrying the towns Of Abernanf. Yolande and Davis Creek, form the re- linquished territory.
 The Bessemer committee stasAa such an agreement as being agreeable and agreed to run the lines 30 as not to take any other territory. Neither committee had power to act. so Ehe agreement is only tentative. The Bes- semer committee stated that the other counties that will be dividid to form the new county have agreed to their demands, and their purpose Is to set enough territory from Tuscaloosa County to form a county of 800 squars miles.
 When each committee has made its report and received instructions from constituted authorities, another mees- ing will be he'd an dthe matter settled definitely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
A Little Journal of q Little Journey
BY JULIA s. TUTwILER
rwnwmErmnm mmmEHrmGnmHamFw w BrHHuWnE@ :

and married a beautiful Greek wife. would not allow his family to speak anything but pure Attic Greek, the very language of the Dosthenes and Perieles. had the pleasure some time ago of hearing highly cultured Greek read in the original some of the finest passages from the olide and the Ouys- sey have never heard human speech. not attuned to musical notes, so ex. quisitely musical. Tn comparison our speech seemed hoarse. harsh and gut tural.
 Outside of a restaurant window saw pot of basil which Greek said he had brought all the way across the ocean from his own land to his home in the new world. I wondered what pe- culiar association this plant has for Creeks that 1t should be so cherished. If 1t had been fennel plant I should have understood at once. Or the Greek had been a student of English literature and an enthusiastic admirer of Keats. the meaning of the pot Of basil would have been plain. have always wanted a pot of basil to cher ish ever since read the story first told by Boccacsio. then more exquis- itely by Keats. how the gentle Isabella with her own hands buries her ntur- dered lover's head in her pot of basfr' and nourished with her tears until she reioined him in the spirit world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
DEATH OF MRS. HARRIS.
RemaiRa of Excellent Woman Interre
 at EuRauIa.


 Eufaula, Aug. 15.-(Special )-Mrs. S. B. Harris of this city died at the home of her brother, J. T. Blassing- anne. here yesterday and was buried at Fair View Cemetery this morning at o'clock.
 She was an estimable Christian wo. man who formerly resided with her husband near Glennville. and was wide Iy known and greatly esteemed throughout this section. She had been in feeble health for a long period and her death was not unexpected.
 She Is survived by three brothers. J. T. BIassingane of this city s. A. Bias- singane of Calera and B. T. Blassin- zane Of Auburn, besides many more distant relatives in this and other States.
 The Masonic Conference closed It's labors here yesterday and the delegates returned to their homes yesterday af- ternoon and last night after an interest ing and instructive session.
 The meetings were confined to im- portant discussions. explanation and demonstrations of the secret work and were conducted privately. Dothan was chosen as the next place of meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

omeials ef the Ainsrems ehxrehea esfii please send to this anzees mox later shan 5 o'clock saturday sftesss"n, ss. Ss Vices for snndayi othsrwiss notices ef last sunday will be repeated Dc n't depend on the 'phone.
 EPISCOPAL. n..n.
 St. John,s pArish-Hev. Es A VTystt Rector, Rev. ". A . giarh anu services and Holy Communion. 7:so a. mM; mM;a,5snr Sun day School at 9:s0 q. m. Moihins prayer and sermon at II a. m
 Holy Innocent., Mission at West End Rev. Willis c. Clark, minister In charge. Sunday School at s'sV ?. nl' l. evening prayer and sermon. saaS , on Friday evening.
 Church of the Holy Ccmforter--stew.. art Mcqueen. rector Teiepnone res wardens. From June l to October l. services, the administration Of the Holy Communion, at a. m. Mornlns prayer and sermon at s:s0 a. m Holy Communion on the first sunday OF the month at 9:30 a. m.
 METHODIST.
 church HS snd rssi Lea % s:rests-1Res. E eR; % Q. C. Church Street. telephone 4ss. Rev. W. B. Nance. associate pastor: Sunday Superintendent. Preaching by Rev. M. H. Holt, Presiding Elder of the Mont gomery district. at II a. m. No night slsI m., prayer lneeting Wednssday at 7:So
 Rnsy Peoples class--Realizing the need in every Sunday School of a class the time to prepare the lesson. we hays such q class al Court Street Metho. dist Sunday School. wkich meets al inSitation SisG al m to a visit S ssne oar class Nj. Washburn, teacher. Ask for 4r. Wash burns class.
 Dexter Avenue Methodist Church, cor ner Dexter Avenue and McDonough Street--Rey W. M. Cox. pastor: resi- dence. 114 North Hull Street; teIephons sO4. Preaching at II a. m. and at E s S:sO a. m., W. F. Feagin. Superiutend- ent. Sunday School Teachers meeting every Friday. evening at 7:3o; EPworth meeting Wsdnssday. 7:s0 p. m.
 Clayton street Methedl.t Chursh-- soth soS P. Rev c5ys2n b y oSss ss and psssor GsS Residence. 637 Clayton street. Phone 16l6. The pastor. will occupy the pulpit at t sso II a1a S E 2 eaersn m ssPssay saDysrispsS ssesSi afat; $hos. pwJT1ddRR JSdRins Fssidssns Junior Vea Avinger. Superintendent. Wo- mans Foreign Missionary Society meets second Monday in each month Mrs. J. B. Chatfleld, President Wos mans Home Mission Society meets fourth Monday in each month. Mrs MT. J. P. Wadsworth, President. Board of Stewards meets first Tuesday in each month. W. J. Cronier, Chairman.
 Perry Street Methodist Chuxehs cor ner Perry Street and Noble Avenue Rev. W. M. Curtis. pastor; residence, 406 Finley Avenue; phone. sS35. Sum day school 9:30 a. m., F. M. Moseley, superintendent. Divine worship and preaching at Il a. m. and D.. m. i: Mite Society, 3:S0 p. m., Miss Mary Adams, President. Senior League, 2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
TESTIMONY IS ENDED

Birmingham. Aug. 15.--(speciaI.)- The hearing of testimony in the prelim- inary trial of R. W. Thompson charr- ed with the murder cf E.. W. Robert son in Housman's drug store a rew weeks ago. was concluded before Judge Abernathy this afternoon. and as soon as the arguments can be heard the Judge will pass on the question of bail.
 The court room has been crowded all through the preliminary and every bit of testimony listened to attentiveIy. The killing grew out of Jealousy over Miss Kate McDonough of Pratt City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
NAoHMAN 6 MEnRrInF's
Final Glean-Up Sale Is Anneunced
 Today.


 Today.
 This firm proposes in their ad. on another page to close out all remain ing Summer Goods at Final. Pitiless RcductfonE.
 In advertising. as in all other deal- inge with the public, Nachman < Mecr- tief never exaggerate the true worth ef an article offered; In fact, it Is we'll known that What they advertise they sell" and while some of the specials mentioned today are at rather startling reductions. you can depend upon t. they are just as described.
 It would seem that every woman who can possibly get there will be on hand to buy $20.o0 Linseries Dresses at s4.9s and we predict for their quit depart ment an unprecedented rush.
 The whats What" in new Hall Fashions are also being portrayed m the numerous departments. and most especially is this so in the Ready. to- Wear section. wher smart new suits can be had as low as s20.00. There Is rare good news for tns housewife from the Linen Corner, where all odds and one and two of a kind spreads. scarfs. center-pieces. etc, are included in the final cleanup. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
Mrs. Henson Awarded Child

Birmingham. Aug. 15.-(SpeciaL)-- Judge Lane of the Circuit Court this afternoon awarded the two and half year old child, Ross Reason, to the mother after a trial that was full of sensation and lasted three days. Bea- son and his wife have separated and there was a fight for the possession of tha child. Mrs. Beason will go with her father to Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

The Church of the GOOd shepard. MT. Hyatt H. Brown, minister In ing prayer and sermc n, ?. m. Choir practice with lecture on the church. 7:30 on Thursday evening.
 Rall Street Baptist Church. corner Hall and Lake Streets. Rev. j. B. Bra- ham, pastor; residence. 302 South Hall street--sunday School s:S0 a. m., Y. D Johnson. Superintendent; Thomas Scott Assistant Superintendent. Preaching at meeting 2:S0 p. .nl.. W. J. Smiley. pres and Thursday evanings at 7:s0. Every body is cordially tnvited to attend these services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
nIl.n Howard in TalIaaeaa

Miss Annie Laurie Howard. daughter of Mrs. Bessie Howard of Autaugs- vile. is attending 8 delightful house party in Talladega, the guest of Miss Jemlson. Miss Howard is being eiab- orately entertained by friends in and near Talladega.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
COLORED CHURcHns.

Bt. John AKKEcan M. As ChnEeh. Mad. Ripley Streets; Rev. w. c. Banton. pastor; residence s07 Madison Avenue Preaching at Il a. m. and 9:30 D. m Sunday School 0:S0 q. m., Prof M T. Moore. Superintendent. Class meeting each Monday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
AIabnmn Postmasters.

Washington, Aug. 1s.--(Speeial )-- Postmasters appointed: Margaret. St. Claire County, Alexander J. Clark: Moreland, Winston County, Martin A. Peak; Stockton, Baldwin County, Lucy A. Bryars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
BETHANY SUNDAY SCHOOL.
 mfksa faUnA gtH~aS

(Under auspices of the Christian En- deavor Society of the First Presby- terian Church.) Lee Langley, Superin- tendent Sunday School every Sunday at S:30 D. m.
 A cordial welcome to all regardless of denominational belief or church af- filiation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
cHRIsrIAN scTENCN.

I6 1-2 South Perry Street. Sunday ser. vice, ii q. m. Sunday School at e:45 a. m. Subject, Soul" Golden Text: Because thou hast been my help. will I rejoice. My soul followeth hard after Thee, Thy right hand upholdeta I me" Testimonial meeting every We'd nesday eveniiIS a : s:i5 n. in. All are welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

word to- the wfses Miss BIapche Aldrach appears in the worId-famed ParasiaR sheath Gown at the Orpheuua aIl this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
stone etreet Prenbyterfan Church.-

Sunday School st s:s0 a. m. each Sum day. Teachers meeting on Friday nights Professor W. k. McNiel. Su- ' Derintendent. Prayer meeting Wed a. m, and D. nl,. each Sunday. I. c. H. Champney. B. D.. pastor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
The Busy Bees Cafe

Take pleasure in announcing to the pub- lie that they have recently secured the services of very fine chef. there is net q more experienced man in this country, he can cater to any special dish you may fan cy. Suppose you como and give hlnn trial. we will appreciate it. Yours very truly.
 KoNros 6 LAAEPRos.
 The Busy Bees Care.
 ss commerce G.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
Rep4on'H Firnt Bale.

Repton, Aug. 15.--(Speeial)-The frat bale of cotton was shipped by Mir. J.. NJ. Bell for 1908 from Repton today. It was bought by Robinson and Knight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
The Church of the GoOd shepard

old Ship f. If. E. Zion Church, Hoi. sombe Street Preaching at II a. m and 7:30 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

St. Paul M. E. ChuRch, corner Ripley and High Streets. Rev. W. H. Jordon, pastor-Sunday service; Sabbath School D. m; Epworth League. e:30 D m.; prayer and class meeting Wednesday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

Pitcher Doesoher found the going too lumpy in Cincinnati and quit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

PRESBYTERIAN. street. between Court and Perry. Rev.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

A high class Democratic candidate for governor of New York would mako big run. No other sort should be considered for this great office,--rroy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16
Rautists--cottase Hi.

Primitive Bapttsts--Cottaae diiI s.hurch two blocks south and one block west frora where Court street ear ear s'ssa. Syarv third Sunday at Il &. m. :. and ssturday before at p. m: All ~,h, deEire to attend are cordially tn- vitad. VI. T. Idvely, pastor. Preacnihs tonight at [ o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

Henry M. Edmonds. lltor, Virgil c. Grifin. superintendenf of Sunday Christian Endeavor at [ D. m. No preaching today.
 Hlshi.aa Paris Pressytsri.n CAsreA at ii q. m. todsy by the pastor Sun. ins at 8 ?. m. Wednesday night,
 Ceptrni Presbyserian Church. corner ton ton Avenue; pr. N: M woods. pastor st osIoss and md S m n fssshls Sy .Ss vice at s:so ?. m. Strangers espe- sss Ss esordy ns se sosss services ha T r week: Wednesday, 7s0 D. m :. regular prayer meeting; s:s0 D. m. Sunday School Workers meeting.
 Cumberland Presbyterian Church, U. $. A.--Corner Church and Catoma streets. Rev Walter, M; crawford. ilh Telephone iSia sabbatS GSa schooi S'rses ss6 q. m, George Crosby. Supsrinten- dent. Preaching. Il a. m. and at 8
 % Eadiss aysT RSs'aS Rid MSndss dMsdassday as:srSysoS at s:s0 o'clock: Ladies Missionary so- clety first Friday at p. m. CATHOLIC. The order of services at St. Peter,s Catholic Church. corner of Lawrence and Adams Streets, will be as follows. gundavs--Firss Mass ,at 63o a. ni., second Mass at s:30 a. m. Evening services at D. m.
 Week Day Services---Daily Mess at 6:S0 q. fn., in church; First Friday Ut a. m. Confessions will be heard on Saturdays, eyes Of holidays and Thurs
 day before First Friday. at D. m. Baptism on Sunday at { ?. m. Rev.
 D. Savage, pastor.
 CHURCH OF CHRIST. :. Corner of Church and Catoma Preaching ] a. m. and ?. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening, o'clock. second "Wednesday evening In every month at s:S0 o'clock: Business meet. ing of the church, first Sunday in every month at 6:30 ?. m. All meetings held at the church house. Preaching at | west End S:so ?. m. Strangers wish : ing information call on or phone | John E. Dunne. Residence 5a Pleasant | Avenue, phone SOS0. J. M. Barnes and John F. Dunne. Ministers. Strangers l Welcome.
 Chrissian Church. Y. M. 0. A.--- | Preaching at Il q. m, and D. m. by the pastor, S. P. Spiegel. Sunday School at s:se a. m. conducted by R. s. Armis. I tead. Superintendent. All are cordialIr invited to attend all services, of this pastor. R. S. Arnistead Superinren. dent and Miss Jessie Brown Secretary and Treasurer of Sunday school |
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

Perry Street Methodist Chureh, cor ner Perry Street and Noble Avenue Rev. W. M. Curtis. pastor; residence, 40s Finley Avenue; phone. sS3S. Sum superintendent. Divine worship and preaching at II a. m. and D.. m; Mite Society, 3:S0 p. nn., Miss Mary Adams. President Senior League,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-08-16

between Clay and Heron Streets. half block from car line. R. K. Brasher. pastor; residence. s10 Seventh avenue. Sunday School at 9:so a. dies' Aid Society at 8 p. m., Mrs. M V. Henry. President: Miss |. Copeland, Secretary Preaching st II a. m. and at 8 ?. m. T was glad when 4hav said unto me. Let US go into the house of the Lord." Come and worship with p&
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-17
Afternoon Given Over to the
Women at the Y. M. G. A.

For the benefit Of the ladies of
Fred srick the directors Of the
new Y. NJ. G. A. have decided TO
give them the use Of the gymna-
stun and other departments one
afternoon each week for a small
membership fee, and so far lis
ladies have been enrolled, includ-
ing a number of Women's Col
lege students. Zeal for athletic
training has been manifested by
them, and arrangements have been
made for instruction in the gym.
nasinm by the physical director
of the Woman's College, Miss
Mary Young.
Swimming lessons will be given
by Miss Virginia Oryis Macken-
zie. The ladies on their after
noon will have the exclusive use
of the bowling alleys and will
also have the use of the billiard
and pool tables on the first floor
of the building.
Great progress is being made
in all departments, and daily adj
ditions are being made to the
membership.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1908-01-17
For Cheaper Gas and Elec
tricitV.

Says the Annapolis correspond
ent of the Baltimore World:
1.-The real live hero Of Frederick,
Md, just now is Delegate Ke
fanver. The delegate brought
fame to his name last Monday
night, when he introduced a bill
which had for it's effect the regu-
lation of gas prices in Frederick.
In the mountain town the good
citizens pay $3.50 per 1000 cubic
feet of gas, and Is cents a kill
owat for electricity. Kefauver
thinks that dollar gas is the
proper capsr and 10 cents per
kilowat for Juice" His COM
rades are hoping that he will
be successful, but oh, the omi-
nous head shaking that is appar
ent whenever the pet project is
mentioned"