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The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Birmingham House Buys
 Out R. F. Wells Piano Co.

equally to each place He Is well known in Montgomery. where he was connected with the Jesse French Piano Company. having opened their estab- lishment in this city and remained their local manager for a number of years.
 From Montgomery. Mir. Chamberlin was transferred to Birmingham where he acted as manager for four years. Al a tribute to his rapid, progress In piano salesmanship and general man. hanr moved to St. Louis and there placed in charge of the wholesale department of that company. But Mir Chamberlin could not abandon his affection for the South and her cit izens and resigned this latter position to return to Birmingham. where he was elected vice president of the E. E. Forbes Piano Company.
 After two years of successful con nection with the Forbes Company. MT. Chamberlin bought a substantial in- terest in the Seals Piano Company. and has been ever since one of the strong es: factors in its latter-day success.
 MT. Chamberlin Is well remembered in Montgomery for his active connec- tion with the Masons and Odd Eel lows. He was made a Mason here "ita tiC hu0EcW JdChSOu AOu8C, duu served two terms as Noble Grand of the James NJ. Chiffon Lodge of Odd Fellows. He. was chairman of. their sick and relief committee during the yellow fever epidemic here several years ago. and did noble work during those awful times.
 Mir. W. L. Van Pelt will have i'm mediate charge of the Montgomery of- flee of the Seals Piano Company. Mir. Van Pelt is a native of Butler County. Alabama. and is one of the best and most favorably known among the young men of Montgomery, where he has resided for fifteen years. He was for years engaged in office work in railroad circles. later coming to the Capital City. where he at once became recognized among talented musicians. He has served as chorfster, successive ly at nearly all of the leading Mont gomery churches. and has been chor- ister at Court Street Methodist Church for years. He Is an accomplished art fist with piano or organ. and has superb baritone voice. He attended the Conservatory of Music in Boston 'sev. eral summers and is withal a cultured artist in this line. These items add but little to the striking personality and the captivating address of MT. Van Pelt. He is an ideal type of clean young manhood with a stainless record, who has worked himself into positions of trust and confidence by vigorous energy that always wins.
 Mir Van Pelt has been head sales man for the Jesse French Piano and organ Company here in Montgomery for the past twelve years. and 1t Is therefore safe to say that there Is no other one man more conversant with the musical desires and needs of Mont gomery people than MT. Van Pelt-
 MT. F. C. Wheeler. for many years identified with the Jesse French Piano and organ Company as tuner. will be connected with the Scale Piano and organ Company. Mir. Wheeler Is a fine workman and will gladly place his services at the disposal of the public. His headquarters will be at their work rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
WILL MEET IN QUEBEC.
Interparliamentary Union Accept
 Cauada'R Invitation.


 Canada's Invitation.
 Berlin. Sept. 19-The Interparlia- mentary Union in session here has ac- cepted the invitation extended from Canada to meet in Quebec in 1909.
 The permanent organization of the unton' is to be maintained by a paid secretary at Berne. Switzerland. until such time as the Carnegie Peace Palace at The Hague is ready.
 The British delegation announced today that the British government would contribute $1.5o0 year to the union. Following this statement, the delegates from most of the other Par liaments represented promised to seek similar subventions from their respect we governments.
 All the resolutions pending before the union were referred this afternoon to permanent committees after which the session was adjourned.
 Ambassador Hill gave a luncheon today to the American delegates and other prominent Americans who are present in Berlin.
 Thomas J. O'Brien. the American Ambassador to Japan, spoke of the ad- mirable relations existing between Ja- pan and the United States: Richard Bartholdt. head of the American dele gation to the union and Lemuel P. Pad gett on the Results of the Union Work: Rear Admiral Charles S. Cot ton, United States Navy, on The Army and Navy as the Best Guarantee of Peace; and Nicholas Murray Butler president of Columbia University, on The Growing Spirit of Good Will In the World"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
The Seals Piano Co. Are
 the Successors.
TRANSFER OF THE BUSINESS
 CONSUMMATED YESTERDAY
Mir. W. L. Van Pelt Will Be Local
 Manager.
The Seals Piano Company Will still Malntaln the Omces and Sales rooms Used By
 Wells.

A deal of much interest to the busi- ness circles of Montgomery and Bir- mingham was consummated yesterday by which the Seals Piano Company. of Birmingham. purchased the interests of the R. E. Wells Piano Company. of Montgomery whose quarters have been in the Montgomery Light and Water Power building. The omces and salesrooms of the merger com pany will also be located in this build ing. on the second floor.
 The transfer of the Wells Piano Com- pany to one of the largest piano con- cerns of the South means the eleva- ton of Montgomery to the position or the leading musical center Of Middle and South Alabama. The officers of the company as newly organized prom ise that no energies will be spared to put within the reach of our citizens the most modern accessories Of music known to the piano-rnaking world.
 Organized and beginning business in 1882 the Seals Piano Company Is the oldest concern of it's kind in the State. It started business in Birmingham. and has yearly made rapid strides in the face of all competitors. It has grown in such a way as not only to add to its business assets but to swell the popularity and enhance its repu-  tation.
 The president of the company. MT. Robert L. Seals. was member or the original house of Seals Brotherss ana is one of the most widely known busi- ness men of Alabama His character has made an impress upon the large number of customers and other people with whom he has had dealings. It IS said of him that though vigorous and aggressive in the field of business getting and emitting no opportunity to emphasize the merit of the goods he handled. he has always won the re- spect of his competitors.
 If ia said of MT. J. B. Chamberlain the vice president of the Seals Piano Company. that none more than ne IS acouainted with the particular musical wants of the cities of Montgomery ana Birmingham. For this reason he mas been chosen to take general supervis- ion of the company in Birmingham and Montgomery. 1evoting his time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
LORRAINE IS IN JAIL
HE Is BROUGHT BACK TO MONT
 GOMERY.
Commisaiouer ElmOre Held Him in 45,OOO Bond, Which Was Net Made Saturday.-He Confessed
 in Chicago.

J. W. Lorraine was on saturday brought to Montgomery by secret ser vice ohlcers and arraigned before United States Commissioner Fillmore on the charge of stealing and forging checks and vouchers belonging to the Government. On the hearing Lorraine was granted bond of $5,000 to appear before the Commissioner on Monday morning for another hearing. At a late hour Lorraine had not made the required bond.
 Lorraine Is accused of having stolen Government checks in Washington and of having them cashed at various places over the South. In Montgom- cry one of the checks was passed to a local hotel man, and the theft was discovered when the Fourth National Bank presented the voucher for pay ment to the proper Government author tiles.
 When the secret service men arrest ed Lorraine in Chicago. he Is said to have confessed the theft. adding that he lived in Montgomery. where he worked as a lineman Inquiry at the telephone exchange yesterday devel- oped the fact that he was not known at the Montgomery exchange. while the Montgomery Light and Water Power Company deny having him in their employ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

For instance, suppose a capitalist enters A Northern bank and tells the president of the institution he mas $100. 900 he wished to invest. The bank CT may suggest Oregon lumber. put that will not be wanted fer the price of lumber there has deteriorated and the investor usually wished to be Tn touch with his investment. It would be the same with California fruit, the business Is losing ground to some ex- tent because of the quantity planted and the risk of bad weather. If that Northern banker has certified facts at his disposal concerning Southern fn- vestments he can place this field be- fore the would be investor, and the purpose of the congress Is to stamp a map of the South's natural wealth. In the minds of those who direct invest ment.
 '"The plan of the congress is to have the strongest and most conservative speaker of each State of the South. who is thoroughly familiar with the lay of the land. assisted by men who have specialized on. the different na- tural advantages of each State. to dem onstrate to the four great bodies of leading men who will be present in Washington the natural resources of the South and its wealth of opportu- nitv.
  congress. known as the committee on arrangements. will have the backing throughout the South. for the banks realize that in attracting this North ern capital they draw business to their own institutions and having cer- tain sums set aside for the exploit alton of heir own interests they will. as business men. realize what the at traction of Northern capital to this section means to them and they can be counted on for help.
 Already leading Southern banks have started asking questions about the subject. making suggestions and offering help. The leading banks of Nashville have lent their aid to the congress and the question of full rep resentation from the South al the con gress is now fixed.
 "All that remains is to get the rest of the Southern States in line, each States exhibits and exhibitors back cd by their business men and banks, and the matter is settled Texas. ai- though one of the last to come in. Is now on fire with enthusiasm. Tennes- see. the co-pioneer with Alabama. Is heart and soul in the work, Georgia Is but awaiting instructions from the committee on arrangements to finish Its part of the work: the committee Is Tn communication with South and taken root, and the rest of the South ern States are but awaiting inforn1a. ton and instructions to go forward with the great exposition.
 Never, has the South before had such an opportunity to exhibit its re- sources in the right place, to lay its wonderful advantages before the in- vestors who seek safe and new invest ments, and the Southern Commercial Congress will inaugurate such a won derful rejuvenation, of Southern indus try. open new fields and attract busf- ness. that the. change in economic conditions will almost seem a meta morphosis."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
RARE CHANGE FOR THE SOUTH What the Commercial Congress Means. MIR. ]. A. BETJAMEN TALKS Says Its Greatest Opportunity Ever
 Offered. The Plan Is to Organize at m Aus vicious Time and Lay Before All the South's Advantages
 and Riches.
MIR. ]. A. BETJAMEN TALKS

J. A. Betjamen, of Albany, Ga, was in the city yesterday holding a con ference with Secretary G. Grosvenor Dave. of Commercial Club. relative to the Southern Commercial Congress to be held this winter in Washington. MT. Betjamen is as enthusiastic about the congress as MT. Dave. and in speaking of it said:
 Tt is the greatest opportunity the South has ever had to get In touch with Northern capital that is hunting a safe investment and this fact Is ap- preciated by Northerners interested in capital being invested in the South as well as those who wish to call the Southern prospects to the attention of the capitalists.
 At the time the congress will be held the Rivers and Harbors Convention will be preparing to go in session and the representatives of that body will be present In attendance The Con servation Commission will also be gathered there at that time and the United States Congress will be in scs- sion. The people we wish to illustrate the South's resources to will be there. 1t Is seen. gathered as one might say, like an audience to hear what we have to say and See the plenteous exhib- its of Southern minerals and other
 
 on exhibition.
 Mir. Hester, the authority on cotton Is deeply interested in the movement. as is MT. Pinchot. of the Conserva- ton Commission, of which body. he Is chairman. The Assistant Secretary of the Department of Commerce and Ia- bor has announced his hearty support and endorsement of the plan and from end to end of the South the leading business men have taken hold of the exposition in a manner that insures it's success.
 ITO illustrate the advantage of the congress. 1t Is seen that Northern cap italist seeking investment will have the entire field of Southern natural possibilities for enterprises laid be- fore him like a map. At the conven- ton the authorities of each State on each exhibit will be there with certi- fled facts to demonstrate and explain the Southern resources.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
AN ALARMING REPORT.
England May Move Soldier. to In


 London, Sept. 19.-An alarmist state ment was printed this week to the eff feet that news of the gravest import had been received from India. and that orders had been given for the Alder shot command to be held in readiness 10 embark
 It was stated that 10000 men were available at Aldershot. and that the autumn manoeuvres had been counter manded.
 The War Office discredited the report but it has been ascertained that two Liverpool ship-owning nrms. wnlcn trade with the Far East. have been asked to send in tenders to the Govern ment for the transportation of troops, nrincipally infantry. The inquiries From the Government embrace six diff ferent sanings, with accommOdations for 2.oOO troops on each ship.
 large Liverpool firm. which sup ,,tas the Admiralty with certain class of food. has been asked s t,s to oIs hold .,ttaa of inc contract from September .1 nntiI the end of November.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Court Convenes on Monday

The Circuit Court Of Dallas county will convene on Monday morning with Judge Samuel Brewer of the second Judicial Circuit presiding AS soon as , tbe court conyenes, the grand jury will he empannelled and after the special charge will begin its work. It is now expected that the grand jury will not he in session longer than two weeks.
 The first week of the court will be devoted to hearing of civil cases Dur ing the term of the court It IS expect, no+ Iess than twelve capital cases. While Judge Brewer is holding court ,n Selma Judge B. M. Miller of this district will hold court for Judge Brew ar in Tallapoosa County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
ELECTION MONDAY
c,ry WILL ELECT DEMOCRATIC
 NOMINEES.
For First Time in History of the City. Police COmmissfon-
 CTS VIII Be Elected Mon-

For the first time in the history of Montgomery It's citizens are to vote directly upon the members of the Po- lice Commission and for the president of the council. And in addition 10 this distinction Montgomery on Mon nicipal Code for the first time. and It nnght be said the first distinction comes by reason of the second.
 The election will be held Monday. the polls opening at 8 o'clock and closing promptly at 6 o'clock. The vot- ing places will be In the usual booths with the exception of Ward 1. A change in the place has been made to Murray's shop on Dexter avenue. flee. The reason for the change is the absence of the former building.
 While there will be no fight on the ticket, 1t is hoped by those who have the election in charge that every cit- izen entitled to cast his vote will be present, and that the judges of the election will be given some work in counting and in sorting the ticket.
 Those to be voted upon with their offices are:
 For Mayor-Gaston Gunter.
 For Police CommissioneKs-jame es Gallagher and Emanuel Lobman.
 For President of the city council Ira H. Virgin.
 For Aldermen from Ward 1-James Parrish and F. NJ. Perry.
 Ward 2-John M. Burch and J. L. Letcher.
 Ward 3-J. M. Kennedy and C. E. Moritz.
 Ward 4-walter Brassell and W. w. Seidel
 Ward 5-T. B. Thompson and R. B. Lowe.
 Ward 6-W. J Toole and J. J. Sul- livan.
 Ward 7-S. H. Saul and J. F. Jones.
 These officials will have charge of the city during the first full adminis- tration under the new Municipal Code.
 Friends may desert you, business be <naQ D
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Iovpdesboro Depot Burned.

The depot of the Western Railway of Alabama at Lowndesboro station was destroyed by fire early this morn ing as was also the contents in the building and about twenty bales or cotton which were on the platform. The officials of the road in Selma be- lieve that the loss will amount to about sS.oo0. How the fire originated is not known, as no trains had passed for sev: eral hours previous and sparks could not have started the fire among the cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
VIRGINIA COLLEGE

FSs YCUNG, , La0ns, 1ns S ,ss nGanSk isadns sshocI: for Young Ladies in the South. Modern building. Campus of ten acres. Grand mountain scenery in Valley of Virginia, famed for health European and American teachers Conservatory advantages in Art, Music and Elocution. Certificates received al Weilesley Students from 30 States. Moderate rates. For catalogue address
 MATTE P. HARRIS, Preeident, Roanoke va.
 Exs. GxRrRupB HAx4Is BoATWHoEIS Vtce-Pres-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Richmond College

A Christia Institution Strongly Endowed and Well Equipped. Courses of study lead to degrees of B. A. B. S.: M. A. ana LE d%a5 D. D, taSes. Library facilities unsurpassed ses- sion opens Sept. 24th. For catalogue aoaress frest' IT. w. su-tu-th
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

Manchester is to follow the example of Liverpool in providing a church house for the Episcopal diocese. 1t be- ing proposed to raise $20o .000 through the sale of shares at $5 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Smith. of Tyler. are in the city today,

Mir W. T. Atkins will spend tomor- row in Uuiontown with relatives.
 MT. Jack Heineberg, of New York is here on a short visit to his brother, MT Monroe Heineberg.
 MT. ". L. Shepherd, of Central Mills. is here today with relatives.
 MT. Jack Powers. of Greensboro. spent yesterday here with friends.
 Miss Addie Elkan, who has been spending several weeks with relatives in Wetumpka, has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

n4O-.4.....a Al college courses. Conserva- tory unsurpassed Teachers from the best schools of Europe and America. Opens September IS. 1908. For handsome catalog. address NJ ". HATTON and O, ", AN
 DERTON. Presidents. Florence. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

Six thousand tickets were originally provided for the Eucharistic Congress in London, but this number gave out early and half as many more had to be provided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
v,,d.on cpectaI Train.

On Wednesday mornlhs tHe Western Railway of Alabama will operate a snecial train from Montgomery to Selma to accommodate large nun ber of young women or the state Who .,,tI, attend the Judson Institute at Ma rion. during the coming session. pr. Robert Patrick. of that Institute. will meet the young women in Montgom arv and the special train will come to Selma as A second section of the regu- lar morning train.
 After reaching Selma, the young lady students will remain here for about tbree hours. when they will leave for Marion on the regular passenger train over the Southern Railway. The Jud- son students who will come to Selma on the special train will be met here bv a large number of other young women. who will come from all sec lions of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
DANGEROUS TO DELAY.

Winter Suits sent to HOlts Dye Works will be ready when the cold suaD comes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

Manufacturers Sale of Art Squares and Rugs begins Monday.
 Geo. B. Wragg Furniture Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
FLORENCE UNIVERSITY for WOMEN
FLORENCE, ALA.

Magnificent build ings costing $loo.- 900. Elegant ap- partments. Refined and Christian home
 Pianos and furni- ture all new. Ideal location near the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

Friends may desert you, business be .shaky" bnt there's one thing you can always depend on-the high quality of our tailoring. Prick tt-Gerson Co.,, 2S Dexter,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
Program for Opening.

The Selma Military-Institute will for . mally open its fifth annual session at the new school building. corner or Broad Street and First Avenue on Tuesday night September P when program which has been arranged Tor the opening will be carried out On Monday and Tuesday before the open. ing of the institute the students will be examined by President Coleman ana assigned to their classes
 The program for the exercises Tues- day night will be quite an entertain. . ing one and the exercises will be held in the auditorium of the new school building. The program Is as follows:
 Invocation Dr. W. P. Dickinson.
 Address, "The Y. M. c. A. in College. G. F. Warner.
 Address of Welcome. Hon. James B. Ellis.
 "Education," Hon. H. S. D. Mallory.
 Benediction, Rev. E. B. Robinson.
 The coming session of the Selma Mill itary Institute will open under most favorable circumstances. The enroli- ment of students is already larger than 1t has been during any previous ses- sion of the school and President Cole man is receiving students each day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20

mars Monday, sept. Fist. Address 12O Clay street. "'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
SELMA'S STREET BY
SoEsTION OF FUTURE MANAGE
 NEWT BEING DISCUSSED.
It 10 Generally Conceded That Presi. dent Wickersham of Western Hallway of Alabama Will
 Assume Control

Selma, Sept. 19.-(Special )--The question as to who will manage and operate the Selma Street and Subur- ban Railway in the future. is again being very generally discussed by clti- zens.
 The discussion of this question be- gan again Friday afternoon after the funeral services over the body of Col. F. NJ. Abbott. who was the president of the company
 But while the question as to what Is to become of the electric line Is be- ing discussed on every hand. no one seems to have the least knowledge as to the future of the line. The line Is being operated under the same manage ment a s 1t has been for some time past and will be continued in that way. no doubt, until some time next week. when 1t is expected that some an- nouncement will be made. and this an- nouncement will not be made until af- ter the interment of Colonel Abbott at Warren. Pa. Sunday or Monday.
 While absolutely nothing is known or has been made public in regards to the future management of the car line 1t is generally conceded that President c. A. wickersham of the Atlanta and West Point Route will assume control of the car line and Its holdings. It was rumored a few days ago that the Atlanta and West Point Route had ab- sorbed the street car lfne but this Is hardly probable as that railroad would have little use for the street car line unless 1t would be the franchises which the car line has over the streets Of Selma.
 It was intimated today that Mir. Wickersham would take charge Of the car line and properties and operate 1t for the benefit of Mrs. Abbott. he be- ing a close personal friend of the fam ily. It was also asserted that Mir. Wickersham owned large share in the line, but there Is little credence placed in this latter report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-09-20
neafh of Mrs. Giles.

the death of Mrs. Giles. an old and highly respected resident of Perry vile, Perry County. It is stated that the deceased was i'll for several months previous to her death on Friday af ternoon. The remains were inferred in the family burial grounds this af- ternoon. She leaves large number of relatives to mourn her death.