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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
The rrouhle With reran

There was a bill before the Texas Legislature this year appropriating $5,0o0 for a monument at Gonzales for the heroes of the Texas revolution.
 When the bill was under discussion Representative Vaughan made the shortest and most effective speech of the session. He said:
 "Mr. Chairman and gentlemen of the Legislature: A few days ago a man and his little boy came into that gal lery up there. Papa said the little boy, who Is that old man up therer
 " That is the chaplain. my son.
 "'Oh, yes; he is the man who prays for the Legislature.
 NO. my son. replied the father. The is the man who looks over the crowd and prays for the State of Texas
 T thank you. gentlemen, for your af- tention."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
DEASON-sTROCK.
Beautiful Wedding Is Celebrated n,
 Verhena

Verbena.
 Verbena, Sept. S.-(Special. )-The most beautiful marriage of the season was solemnized at the Baptist Church of this place this afternoon, when Judge E. B. Deason and Miss Alice Strock were married. Rev. J. w. Partridge, cousin of the groom, offici- ated. The church was elaborately decorated with ferns and evergreens, which under the dim glow of the can- dles presented an attractive appear ance.
 MT. Guff Caffey and pr. Charles Strock ushered the large number in attendance to their seats. Miss An nie MeGee, gowned in a beautiful cos tune of white ribbon and lace was maid of honor Most acceptable music was rendered by Miss Nell Mullens of Clanton, with solo by Miss Carrie Strock, cousin of the bride with violin accompaniment by MT. Sidney Gibson.
 The happy couple came in under the mellow strains of Lohengrin's wedding march and made their exit under Men delssohns.
 The bride wore lovely travelling suit of white broadcloth and was said by her many friends to be never more attractive.
 After receiving congratulations the bride and groom left for their home in CIRnton.
 The out-of-town guests were Dr. Mullens and daughter from Clanton: pr. and Mrs. Johnson and Dr.. and Mrs. Gowan, Miss Rucker, Miss Goree and Miss Strock from Coosada, and g. number of the guests who are spend- ing their vacation at the Clifton Hotel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
News of Monterey

Monterey, Sept. S.-(Special. "A Womans' Missionary meeting was held at the Methodist Church. Following was the program:
 Song, lover the River" Reading, "A New Bible Story" Miss Sara Atkins.
 Three Links of a Chain''-Link the First. Miss Edith Barge; Link the second, Mrs. M. E. Donald; Link the Third, Mrs. c. L. Barge.
 Song. Heavenly Sunlight"
 Reading. "A Missionary Selection" Miss Mary M. Donald.
 Song, Do Not Chase Away the Sum beams.''
 Mrs. I. W. Powers has returned from a visit to Birmingham.
 J G. Donald and Miss Mary NJ, Don aid have returned from a trip to Ashe- vile. N. c.
 Mrs. Marjorie Traweek is visiting relatives in Birmingham.
 E. R. Yeldell returned to Brewtop this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

spare moments to wondering why au- tomobile wrecks enjoy such a merry frequency. It isn't a very complicated question.
 We venture an explanation by c'' ing the proverb. "ExperientiaN People who have been 6-'' summer are suspect
 how. They have ge
 Calling themselves
 risks without blinl
 ton. They are sl
 join the innumeraD- perienced brakemen. ex. ors, experienced lion tamei.. from the freight car top? Tn. brakeman? Almost invariably brakeman. He has outgrown pro Who topples out of the rigging? green mariner? Almost invariably. old sea dog. He Is "sure of himse- Who gets mauled by the king of beasts? Almost invariably the veteran. Overconfdent. he grow careless. He fancies that years of subjectfon have made the lion change his nature. whereas they have merely made the tanner change his.
 Seriously, does not this explain the prevailing dance of death? When the railroads were at it. the problem was intricate. You could not say for cer- tain whether bad roads or bad rolling stock or bad employees were to blame. But in motoring, the human element is everything.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
pELLAGRA CLAIMS TWO
 MONTGOMERY VICTIMS

J. H. McRea died Wednesday morn ing at St. Margaret's Hospital. His disease several days ago was diagnosed by the attending physicians as pella- gra. The case has been given close attention by the physicians in attend ance. MT. McRae was 5s years old, and Is survived by his widow, one daugh- ter, Miss May McRea, and three broth CTS, J. B. McRea of Montgomery. C.. w. McRea of Mobile and W. A. Mo- Req of Enterprise.
 The body was shipped to Louisville, Ala, yesterday afternoon.
 The body of Mrs. Georgia Davenport. who died at St. Margaret's Hospital Tuesday night, has been shipped to her home at Greenville, Butler county. where the intermeft will take place. Mrs. Davnport has been at the hos pital for three months, suffering with pellagra. Her death was the second in Montgomery from the same cause in tWenty-four hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
AUTO RACES FEATURE
 OF COMING STATE FAIR

An automobile parade and automo- bile raees will be features of the Ala
 bama Agricultural Fair this fall The opening day will be featured by the parade. and prizes will be awarded for the most beautifully decorated ma- chimes. More than 200 automobiles are expected to participate.
 Horse races. in which some noted animals will be seen will add to the Interest. Liberal purses will be offer ed.
 Major Wintera secretary of the Fair Association. is making overtures to the National Guard of Alabama, with a view to having a sham battle and a prize drill. He purposes to offer s25o las first prize for the best drilled com- pany, and sIoo as second prize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
SENTENCE COMMUTED
NEGRO MURDERER MUST SPEND
 LIFE IN PRISON.
Was Convicted on the Unsupported Testimony of Girl Witness-He Would Have Died Yes-
 terday.

Unwilling to sanction the execution of John Henry Smith, negro. upon the unsupported testimony of negro girl, the State Board of Pardons recom- mended that the sentence of death be changed to that of life Imprisonment.
 Yesterday the recommendation was affirmed, just one day before the negro was to die on the gallows in Opelika, and the reprieve issued immediately.
 Smith had been sentenced to death. in the Lee Circuit Court, for the mur- der of another negro following a quar- rel over the girl who was the single material witness for the State. The girls evidence convicted him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
LETCHER OUT OF IT
WILL NOT BE CANDIDATE FOR RE-
 CORDER'S JOB.
Says His Duty to Constituents De- usands That He Remain fin City Councfl--The Availa-
 ble List.

J. T. Letcher, alderman-elect from the second ward, and who had been accounted e safe bet for election as Recorder. has pulled out of the race.
 MT. Letcher's ssase of duty toward his own constituents figured largely in his determination to withdraw from the contest. He said last night:
 T was elected to the Council, and feel that I can not consistently with draw to become a candidate for other city office."
 MT. Letcher's withdrawal narrows the contest down to three. There are E. F. Baber, the present Recorder. Ludlow Fillmore and Alderman s. H. Saul All are mentioned in the contest and constitute the list from which the Recorder is to be elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

One of the advantages of Grape-Nuts food is that it is pre-digested in the pro cess of manufacture.
 The starch contained in the wheat and barley is trans formed into grape-sugar by exactly the same method as this process is carried on in the human body. that is, by the use of moisture and long exposureto moderate warmth. This grows the diastase in the grains, then long baking com pletes the remarkable change from starch to grape-sugar.
 Therefore, the most deli cate stomach can handle Grape-Nuts and the food i: quickly absorbed into the blood and tissue--certair parts of it going directly to build and nourish the brain and nerve centres.
 There's a Reason"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
AGED FARMER DIES
f. L. sANDERsoN EXPIRES IN
 LONELY FIELD.
11e Was Missed and Several Searching Partfes Worked Through Night Death Due to Appopiexy
 Attack.

S q. L. Sanderson, one of the most prominent farmers and plantation own CTS of Montgomery county, died sud- denly Tuesday night in one of the fields attached to his estate.
 V Following an investigation of the Olrcufnstances surrounding his death et was established that 1t was due to apoplexy.
 The fact that no one was known to have been with MT. Sanderson at the time of his death and the finding of the body yesterday morning in lone fly and isolated portion of the mans farm, led to a conclusion that he might have been a victim of foul play. How ever this surmise was dispelled after the body was examined.
 When the body was found, and be- fore the examination of 1t had been made. a telephone message was sent hurriedly to Sheriff Hood at Montgom- cry. The message was so meager in ats details that the sherin decided to send deputies and bloodhounds to the scene. However, neither men nor dogs were found necessary in clearing the situation.
 Mir. Sanderson ate a hearty dinner Tuesday night and seemed in the best of health After leaving the dinner table he walked out across his farm. He did not return as soon as his fam fly expected and a search was begun. The searchers, finding no trace of the missing man, notified his son, Attor- ney L. A. Sanderson, of Montgomery, and with other relatives he hastened to his fathers home. Several search ing parties were organized and the surrounding country was thoroughly gone over and the body was found early in the morning.
 Mir. Sanderson was born and lived A r4s hf ax.4f oA kA HoF I.r home where he died. He was 62 years old.
 The immediate family surviving Mir Sanderson consists of his widow and eight children. Munro Sanderson of Montgomery Is . brother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
MAYOR APPROVES
 TRACTION ORDINANCE

Mayor Teague yesterday approved the ordinance granting the franchise to the Montgomery Traction Company to extend their lines on Jeff Davis av. enue from Holt to Oak streets, and for a line to be opened up on Stone street running to Day street and thence to Hill street
 The franchise was considered by the council for some time, being held up because of the question as to whether children under five years of agel should be compelled to pay full fare. At the meeting of the council on Monday night the ordinance was passed.
 According to the terms of the grant. the Traction Company is to pay into the city treasury the sum of $2.O00.
 The work of exension will be under. taken immediately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Steel Street Cars.

Chicago Record Herald
 Steel street cars. the first of their type to be used on surface lines in any city in the country, will be placed In service within A few days by the Chicago Railway Com pany The cars have been built by the Pressed Steel Car Company of Pittsburg and the supervising engineers who designed them believe they will be almost indestruc- tibLe
 A number of the cars are finished and are being fitted out with trucks at the shops of the Pullman Company The only wood about the new coaches is in the doors and steps. The cost of the steel is only a little more than the other type now in use and they will weigh, completed 52,000 pounds or 800 pounds less than the pres ent double truck coaches. In color and de- sign they are the same as the new cars now in use. the minor differences being distingulshable only on close scrunity. The cost of each car will be about S6,0O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
ARREST FOLLOWS
 AN AUTO ACCIDENT

L. Lassiter was arrested yesterday morning charged with carelessly col liding with a pedestrian. It is said he was driving his automobile along Dex- ter avenue Tuesday afternoon and ran into Miss Maude Johnson. who was crossing the street at the time with several other women. Miss Johnson is from Lafayette, Ala, and is visiting Mrs. c. F. Williams of Capitol Heights.
 1t was stated last night that Miss Johnson Is still suffering as a result of her injuries but was not confined to her bed.
 MT. Lassiter was released on bond. The case will be tried this morning in Chief Taylor.s private ofics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
FORMER MONTGOMERIAN
 IS INJURED IN TEXAS

According to word received in Mont- gomery yesterday. MT. George Mo- Caine. a former resident of this city was injured in an altercation on a street car at Houston. Texas, Tues day It is said that he was severely bruised and cut about the forehead.
 MT. Caine. who married Miss Estelle Brown, moved to Houston recently from Mobile. He is the manager of the Houston Cooperative Manufactur- ing Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
The Original Sandwich Man.

Chicago Tribune.
 The sandwich as a food article, says a writer in a German paper. has its 150th birthday this year. Of course, this does not apply to any particular sandwich. de- spite the ancient and weather-beaten ap- pearance of some of them which tourists encounter at railway stations and stand ing luncheon counters. But it Is 150 years since the fourth Earl of Sandwich, who was an inveterate card player. had his ser want bring him a slice of meat between two pieces of bread. so that he might con- tinue the play while he ate. We have our own butterbrochen and our kalter auf- schnitt," writes the German authority, but the card players makeshift is better fitted for the man in a hurry than these. and there is probably no restaurant in Ger many where the sandwich is not known and served, and the name of the noble earl ap- pears on many German bills of fare, Ger, manized into sandwitsch."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Eortx. Nod a0 Centn.

Lindsey Barnett negro, is being held at the city jail charged by his former employer. George Felton. alsu a negro. with embedding 40 cents Felton accuses Barnett of delivering package and collecting 40 cents drayage thereon which he has failed to account for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
MARION TAX VALUES.
Rrobate Judge Pearce Has Completed Q AbnfTacts,

l4 Abstracts.
 Hamilton, Sept. s.-(Special. Judge pf Probate Mack Pearce has made the Abstract for the Auditor from the books lDf the Tax Assessor, Hon. J. W. Rob- enson, showing total value of real ee- fate to be for 1909 taxes in Marion County. $1.543.s67. and total value of personal property, sl,600.741; total, s. 1z4.20s. The total State and county taxes amounts t6 S3s.302.
 There has been a long drought here, which continues and during which time the cotton crop in the county has suf- fered heavy damage from shedding, making the estimate at about 50 per cent. of a normal crop.
 The late corn crop has suffered and 1t is said that corn will sell at S1 per bushel from the field. Other crops are suffering for rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Plausible Explanation of Manv An
 Everyday Violent Death. Boston Transcript.
 Slaughter by motor has become 50 agreeable a sport that the papers put its amusing little records in a column by themselves. It takes the place or slaughter by railway train. US mania fad or an epidemic. accordlng to the way you look at It. Ana as railway wrecks set us thinking year or so ago. there are those who devote
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Canal Prexressing.

United States Engineer, Captain H. B. Ferguson, returned yesterday from an extended inspection trip of the government work along the Gulf coast. He went over the entire work of the intra-costal canal that is under his su- pervision. He reports the survey of that canal to be progressing rapidly towards completion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Say Man stoae Pnint.

Abraham Taylor. a negro. Is under arrest at the city jail charged by R. H. Bozeman with forgery. It is said that Taylor secured about nine dollars worth of paint from the firm of Paine Paine on an order signed with Boze- mans name. The signature is alleg- ed to be q forgery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
BrOwu New Member

Dr. c. c. Brown of Odenville. was appointed to the Board of Education of St. Clair County by State superin- tendent H. c. Gunnels yesterday, to succeed W. F. Maynor, who has re- signed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

The double-width crepes satins. broadcloths, etc, are xcellently adapt ed for the circular or draped cape. and this season there are innumerable new candidates for such uses among the modish materials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Four Get Away.

Sheriff Hood was notified early yes- ferday morning that four State con- victs had escaped from Walter Broth CTS camp near Sprague's Junction. The men are: Tom Williams, Alex Tolbert,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Send orders for Montgomery Beer to the Greu Trading Co., Pensacola, Fla. $500 per cask of 10 dos. pints. F. O. B., Pensacola. tu-thu-sa,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
WILL CALL A PASTOR
PREsBYTERIANs OF SELMA ARE
 TO ACT.
Name of Prospective Minister at First Church is Withheld--News of The Central City.

Selma, Sept 8-(Specia1)-After be- ing without a regular pastor for over a year the Board of Deacons of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church ex- poets soon to secure a minister for that congregation and may within the next week or two extend call to a minis ter they have under consideration.
 For several months the Board of Deacons has been trying to secure a minister for the church, but so far have been unsuccessful. During this time several ministers of the Presby- terian Church have been considered and a call has been extended to one or two, but in each instance the offer rendered has been refused.
 The church has been without pas tor since Dr. A. A Little left Selma last August for Atlanta to take charge of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. which he has built up rapidly. During the year the pulpit of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church has been filled nearly every Sunday but the church has been unable to secure a regular pastor.
 The congregation of this church Is one of the largest and wealthiest in Selma and during past years the pull pit has been filled by some of the most eloquent and ablest ministers of the Presbyterian faith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Call on the Banks.

Washington, Sept. S.-The Comp troller of the Currency issued call today for a statement of business of national banks at the close of busi- ness on September 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
Leayea For His Home.

After inspecting the public roads of the county W. & Kellar, the road builder and engineer of Jackson Coun- ty, Tenn, left for his home last night and will not accept the office which was rendered him to take charge of the roads of this county by the Court of County Commissioners at whose re- quest he came to Selma.
 MT. Kellar made a trip over the pub lie roads of the county in company with members of the Court of Coun- tv Commissioners. but after this trip did not criticise the work which is be. ing done on the roads or the material which Is being used upon them.
 The sentiment for good roads in Dal- las county is increasing every day and no doubt the Court of County. Com missioners will continue to try to secure the services of road engineer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

BARNES SCHOOL opens Monday. New pupils are requested to come to the school house Thursday, Friday OF saturday. to get book lists and to be classed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Send orders for Montgomery Beer Co the Gren Trading Co.,, Pensacola, Fan. $500 per eask of 10 doz. pihts. E. Q. B., PemsacOla. tu-thu-sA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
A Hirthday Party.

The home of MT. and Mrs. Crawford phillips on Mabry Street was the scene of a merry gathering this afternoon from 5 to o'clock. when they enter tained a number of young folks in celebrating the third birthday of their lovely and attractive young daughter. Florence Octavia Phillips.
 About thirty tots were present and various outdoor games were played on the lawn, after which they re- paired into the dining room, where dainty and delicious refreshments were enjoyed at a large round table, artis- tically decorated in a plan Of pink, expressed in flowers, ribbon, bon bons and candles. The piece de resist ance was the large birthday cake on which burned three lighted tapers.
 of a large number of pretty gifts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Mir. Harry Hooper has returned from A short stay at Mt. Airy, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Mrs. H. L. Hopper and young son Hugh, who have been spending the past several weeks in Mobile and Wetumpka have returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Dorothy McFadden of Greens boro spent yesterday here with her sister, Mrs Charles Anderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Mary Huey of Marion is here for A few days with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Edd Thomas and Albert Coxx. all ne- groes. MT. Hood sent deputies with four dogs to assist in the capture.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

MT. and Mrs. Crawford Bates. who have been enjoying a trip to Mobile via boat will return home tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

MT. Benjamin Kimbrough is enjoy ing a visit to relatives in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

With a white-e embroidered muslin robe a hint of color Is effective, and green is favorite choice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

MT. and Mrs. W. c. Agee and family, who have been enjoying a stay at Blount Springs are expected home to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Miriam Peacock is visiting IT Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
PRUDENCE IS OUTGROwN.

MT. NJ. L. Calhoun has returned iron a short stay in Carlowvtlle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Anna Creagh Is at nome again after spending the summer Tn Nash ville Tenn, with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Newell Brown returned today to her home in Faunsdale, after de- lightful visit to Mrs. Rebecca N1choi- son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

MT. John Cunningham, Jr., Is spend ing the weekend in Birmingham on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Miss Eloise Pickens of Greensboro Is here on a visit to relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09

Mir. T. c. Locke of Montgomery wal in the city yesterday with friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-09
soctal And Personal.

Social And Personal.
 MT. John Cunningham, Jr.. Is spend- ing the weekend in Birmingham on business.
 MT. and Mrs. W. c. Agee and family who have been enjoying stay at Blount Springs are expected home to- morrow.
 Miss Mary Huey of Marion is here for a few days with friends. Mir and Mrs. Crawford Bates. who have been enjoying a trip to Mobile via boat, will return home tomorrow.
 MT. Harry Hooper has returned from short stay at Mt. Airy, Ga.
 Miss Dorothy McFadden of Greens boro spent yesterday here with her sister, Mrs. Charles Anderson. MT. Benjamin Kimbrough Is enjoy ing A visit to relatives in Mobile. Miss Newell Brown returned today to her home in Faunsdale, after de- lightful visit to Mrs. Rebecca Nfchol- l son.
 Miss Eloise Pickens of Greensboro ia here on a visit to relatives.
 Mir. T. c. Locke of Montgomery was in the city yesterday with rriends'
 Miss Anna C,reagh is at home again, after spending the summer in Nash vilIe Tenn, with relatives.
 Mrs. H L. Hopper and young son. Hugh, who have been spending the past several weeks in Mobile ana Wetumpka have returned home.
 Miss Miriam Peacock is visiting In Montgomery.
 Mir NJ. L. Calhoun has returned rom