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with feathers from the exploding bodies
# the birds.
1t is not the first ceremonial of the
,a,, ,ay this mis- feeding orn,n OF the pigeons Not
dark's has been held does the church
'ermit the holiday fun to begin.
In the morning everybody goes to st.
Marks; that Is, everybody who can get
n, which is quite a stinction, for resi-
tents and visitors alike all think only
IF this one church on the most important
holiday in the Christian calendar.
Gondolas make their progress through
where one sees evidence OF the love for
color that animates this picturesque
southern people.
Little shrines are encountered at every
turn, and they are ali gayly decorated
with flowers. whether they be the bat
tered, forlorn-lOoking madonnas of the
poor or the more pretentious shrines of
the rich.
4
In fact. the whole scene is q rIoting
panorama of flowers. AS in every other
city of the civilized world where the
Christian religion is supreme, efforts have
been concentrated to getting flowers into
the city for the great day, but under these
southern skies 1t is not a question of
forcing hothouse plants = the natural
growth In the open air supplies all that
y
poor, buys literally of 1.-The luscious blooms.
In no other country OF, the world do the
blooms attain such magn.fcenee, and it
is not an uncommon sight to see a gon-
dola literally laden with violets. which
can be bought SO cheaply here that for
the price of an ordinary bouquet In an
American city an armload can be pur
chased.
Against the perfect blue of Venetian
spring sky st. Marks is outlined. The
whole city is going there. The wealth
and aristocracy of a city that was ance t
when the new world was in swaddling
clothes is making it's way to worship re-
clining against the black cushions OF the
gondola, and lolling in the exquisite COM
fort that comes from this most lu Ing
form of transportation. The perfume OF
flowers is in the air. the beauty OF the
dark-skinned, brown-eyed and black-eyed
daughters of the city of Desdemona helps
the picture richly. Everything Is COM
Portable, romantic. inspiring.
The service is q wonderful display of
rich raiment. of gorgeous professional, of
richest music, of most brilliant color ne.
Easter hymns peal forth In most en-
chanting tones, and the lover Of the beau
tiful finds every sense cajoled.
At , o'clock in the afternoon the yearly
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FEEDING THE PIGEONS ON EASTER SUNDAY.

tribute of food is paid to the pigeons, and
In some mysterious manner they seem to
know the coming of the day that sees 50
much of honor done to them.
But 1t is at night, on Easter evening.
that the full beauty of the Venetian life
and Venetian charm Is fe t.
Every part of the city appears In q new
guise; every palace monument and church
takes on a glory that is not to be de.
scribed.
Gliding past the gondolas filed with
holiday pleasure seekers. listening to the
ripple of the waters under the bt VS. OF the
boats. making calls on those living In tho
beautiful palaces fronting on the canals.
and reveling in the atmosphere OF ro-
nance that seems to surround every de-
tail of the life of this ancient city, !s to
get impressions not to be dupl Gated else
where-impressions that explain the eager
ness of tourists to spend an Easter day In
Venice.
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ments, if they be but mounds OF rough
rock. The graves were made by lining
the sides with slabs Of stone. In this re-
oeptacle were placed stone implements.
earthen cooking utensils and various ves-
sells of pottery. In a few instances in
stuments made Of bone and copper ar
ticIes were added. Now and again. but
only in comparatively rare cases. gold or
naments formed part OF the collection.
These took the conventionalixed forms Of
animals. the tortoise. scorpion. eagle and
lizard being represented in castings that
display an astonishing degree Of expert
ness. But Of all the svarous shapes as
sumed by these curious articles Of wor-
ship or adornment, that of the frog is
most frequently depicted. leading to the
surmise that the reptile was held sacred
by these people. Rattles, bells and whis-
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toriai interests in Panama insure exemp-
tiop from revolution or invasion and guar
antee the observance of the rights Of
Americans. Not but what the Panamans
may be depended upon to do the fair
thing. Their leading men are actuated
by the best spirit and the people in gen.
eral display q marked tendency toward
Improvement and progress. 1t Is not too
much to expect that within ten years the
ly to the United States standard In gov
ernment and business methods than any
other nation on the South American conti-
nent
About twenty years ago Chiriqui be-
came suddenly famous on account of the
curious relics which were unearthed from
the guacas. or graves which are the only
traces Of their existence left by a people
who lived In this region at some prehis-
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toric period Many years ago an Indian
accidentally uncovered one of these qua
cas-, which contained a number OF gold
ornaments. Immediately thousands OF
the natives engaged in the search TO,
similar repositories Of treasure. Several
hundred thousand dollars worth Of gold
ornaments are believed to have been
found. but they were melted and sold for
their weight in coin. At length the at
tention of archeologists was attracted and
systematic digging was instituted. but the
graves had become scarce by this time
Many articles of ancient workmanship
and paint design were, however, secured
by the various museums OF the world.
who constructed these sepulchers left no
traces of their occupancy on the surface
of the ground. although it appears to be
a universal human trait to erect monu-
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This is the combination that makes the
spring holiday specially interesting. At
all seasons of the year the famous
pigeons that stuff and stuff the food down
their fatted little crops ill they can hard
ly waddle are a magnet to the crowd Of
sfghtseers, but especially do they make
their appeal at Easter time. for they are
genuine Easter birds.
Years and years ago they held the
same relation to the Easter cuisine that
eggs do in the new world, but that was
before the populace came to the point OF
regarding them as something almost
sacred. Now no one would think OF put
ting a finger on their smooth plumage.
For more generations than anybody
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day as clean and orderly city as one
may find on the continent. Although.
as to the latter condition, the people are
naturally disposed TO be gu ct and law
alb ding. Any disturbance that may oc-
cur is occasioned by foreigners. The ma
tiyes are exceedingly abstemious In the
matter of liquor. and. although saloons
are numerous and every one drinks to
some extent, excess is extremely rare.
during the two weeks of my recent visit
| was on the s,ree.s of the city at all
hours of the day and night, and upon
the occa ion of a festivity, but l failed
to see a single man showing signs OF be-
ing affected by strong drink.
FORBES LINDSAY,
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OF man, and as an extra tribute 1t is the
habit at Eastertide, the anniversary of
their recognition by the saint to give
them extra food and attention,
X
1t is for this reason that everybody
who is in Venice on Easter Sunday pro-
vides an extra supply of food for the
pigeons of st. Marks. This does not
mean that they lack in provender the re-
mainder of the year. 1t simply means
that the coming of the holiday brings an
extra supply.
And the birds enjoy 1t. None can say
that they fail to enter into the spirit Of
the holiday. They gorge and stuff until
it is a marvel that the air is not filled
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Special emortS 10 rtdcH thtft at tle
Eastertide for the most romantic and
picturesque celebration of the great
spring holiday takes place in the city of
the doges.
Easter in Venice Is unlike Easter in
any other city in the world, and once to
have experienced the day there is never
to be forgotten.
Easter. st. Marks and the pigeons
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N all tropical regions, the natives of the
temperate zone can only avoid illness by
observing common-sense precautions and
maintaining a temperate habit in the
matters OF diet and drink. At present
the Canal Zone and the cities at either
end of II are perfectly sanitary and not
unpleasant places of abode. The hospi-
tai statistics show that the men engaged
on the canal enjoy a degree of good
health that compares favorably with the
experience of the population of the large
cities up north. But their appearance Is
sufficient evidence on this point. more
hearty and vigorous lot 1t would be diff
cult to find anywhere. They live clean,
well-regulated lives. Their hard work is
alleyiated by a wholesome amount OF
leisure and entertainment. They enjoy
two conditions b ghly favorable to the
maintenance of good health-interest in
life and freedom from worry. The char
acter of the work insures the former and
the high salaries the latter.
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HE people of the
states have always
entertained an ex-
aggerated idea of
t h e unhealthful-
ness of the 18TH
mus of Panama.
Even in its worst
days 1t was less
disease-ridden than
many other parts
of the South Amer
lean continent. AS
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O L r I S T S have
been rushing from
all paris of Europe
to Venice in the
last month to get
there in time for
the Easter celebra-
ton.
Those who plan
to go to the beau
tiful city of canals
and venerable ar
chitecture m a k e
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During the first four months of the
year the climate of the isthmus Is not un-
like that of one of the eastern states in
summer The Thermometer registers about
50 degrees at midday and falls to around
60 degrees in the evening. Sleep under a
blanket La comfortable at night and the
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EASTER Always Brings a
IL Big Rush of Tourists to
Venice-The Holiday There
Has Distinctive Features
The Whole City Goes to St.
Marks on Sunday Afternoon
to Feed the Famous Pigeons,
Which Have for Generations
Been One of the Great At
fractions of the Superb Old
Churchill Is a Tradition
That a Doge of Venice Once
Released to the Populace a
Large Number of Pigeons
With Legs Weighted So
That They Could Not Es-
cape. His Idea Being to Pro-
vide the Populace With a
Holiday Feast.
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GaXHATAUE

early mornings are delightfully."- cool and
bracing, especially on the Atlantic side
of the divide. The air from the Pacific
does not seem to be as heavily charged
with ozone. In the wet season, extending
from about the 1st of May to the end OF
the year, rainfall Is abundant and the
humidity excessive, but the men seem to
60 through it without any serious diff
Guilty The temperature varies hardly
more than 10 degrees In its maximum the
year round, the mean being so degrees.
The physical aspects Of the country are
diversified. In the zone hills and val
leys predominant, with stretches OF level
savanna upon the borders. The province
of Darien is for the most part noun
famous wilderness and thick jungle. Some
portions of it are practically unknown
and rendered uninviting by the hostile at
titude of the Indians that occupy it. The
impression prevails that rich gold de-
posits exist in this region and at least
one paying mine Is in operation.
The provinces of Chiriqui and Veragua.
and especially the former, are marvellous
ly endowed with natural resources that
are just beginning to attract the atten-
tion of the world. The hardwood tim
Der in this territory is worth many mil
lions Of dollars and its rubber Is equal
to the best of the Para variety. In the
hills coffee of the best quality Is grown.
and the plains. with their frequent
streams. afford ideal cattle ranges. Doubt
less under development, this reg on will
yield many valuable crops that have not
as yet been thought OF, but which Will
be cultivated under the stimulus of the
extensive market that the opening OF the
canal must create.
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There are already in Chiriqui few
Americans making money and enjoying
life in its salubrious climate. The Pana-
ma government is anxious to see their
number increased by immigration of the
right sort. believing that the resultant
leaven will be advantageous to the ma
tionai growth and prosperity. The infiu-
ence of the United States and its terri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15

Realizing that about so per cent. OF
the people In Montgomery move on
October 1, the Geo. b. Wragg Furni-
ture Company have commenced q great
home furnishing sale at their big store,
rs South Court, having purchased an
extraordinary large amount OF Just
about the kinds OF furniture that the
average housekeeper finds herself In
need of when going into the new
home. This enterprising firm has de-
cided to place 1t all on the market at
a ridiculously low price, SO as to meet
the wants Of every one Here you will
find also a stock of furniture SO COM
pletely arranged that the selection of
pieces you may need will indeed be q
pleasure. Look over this list and then
decide IL there Is not something you
are in need OF:
Chino robes. dressers, chiffoniers,
washstand. iron beds. brass beds,
springs. mattress, wardrobes. rockers,
chairs. lounges, hat racks, library ta-
bles. parlor tables. parlor suites, Ii
brary suites dining tables, side-board,
bunet. china cabinet, sewing table,
chiid's beds. art square, rugs, lace cur
tains. portieres. stoves, ranges, kitch-
en- cabinet. safe. kitchen table.
IL You find you are in need of any
of them or any other articles that go
to make the home comfortable. it
would pay you to call and see our
STOCK and Investigate our up to date
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
PROPERTY OWNERS
ENTER STRONG PROTEST

Property owners along Washington
street between Bainbridge and Jack
son streets have filed a protest against
the proposed paving OF that thorough
fare. The protest Is signed by TWEEN
ty-two property owners. The State
OF Alabama, however, owns the prop
erty fronting along one side Of the
street extending from Union street
to cambridge street and has never
paid anything for street improvements
along II.
Mayor league In discussing the
matter said: "1t Is not fair for the
city Of Montgomery to bear all the ex-
pense Of improving those streets along
the State property when the State
never makes any appropriations for
its share
A similar condition obtains along
Dexter avenue and cambridge street
In front of the Federal building and
u protest Is now before the council in
the matter Of paving Monroes treet and
Washington street. Mayor league
does not believe 1t expedient for the
city council to anticipate any future
action of the State Legislature in pro-
vfding for the paving of streets which
front on State property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
ENROLMENT AT A. p. i.
More students Are There Than Ever
Before.

Auburn, Sept. 14-(SpeciaD-The
matriculation of students continues un-
fnterruptedly at the Polytechnic.
On this, the sixth day of college
work the enrolment Is $40, which Is
long lead over the sixth day of last
year, indicating an attendance great
Nv in excess of last years final total
OF 700.
The authorities of the college state
that the maturity of the students ex-
ceeds that of any previous student
body. All the departments are full
and great interest Is manifested in the
work. A large number OF old students
are yet to matriculate, and new
students are arriving on every train.
Many old graduates have returned
during the past week to be present at
the opening and to officiate at their
fraternity. Among them were W. O.
Jelks of Georgia; owen Perry. of
Savannah, Ca; Rev. Walter Sanford
Opelika. The latter delivered SER
mon to several hundred students Sun
day.
The foot ball team is having light
practice daily on the field.
Mr.. Ridgway. the new instructor
from Johns Hopkins University. has
reported for duty.
The old students take great interest
in the extension of the water works
system and electric light facilities eff
fected during the summer vacation.
Professor Williamson, the new pro-
fessor of chemistry from Vanderbilt
University. has reported to his depart
ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
EVANS A CANDIDATE
WOULD SUCCEED JUSTICE DENsoN'
However. There Seems To BE No
Dearth of Supreme Court Material.
Al Gessip Goes.

Further interest in the race for the
coming vacancy In the Supreme Court
Is injected by the candidacy Of Judge
A. A. Evans OF Clayton. for the posi-
ton occasioned by the resignation OF
Justice N. d. benson. Judge Evans. OF
the Third Judicial Circuit. Is recognize
ed as one Of the ablest Circuit Judges
of the State. and through Southeast
Alabama his backing Is strong. Az q
Conner man. his chances are accorded
good.
The application of Ormond Somer-
Vile for the appointment. has been
placed in the Governors ONCE, with q
mass of endorsing documents.
The chances of Attorney General
CARRIER are believed to be good bv his
friends.
The appointment probably will
come as soon as Governor Conner re-
turns from Cadada. Upon his return,
also. the appointments of the 2o1 Jury
Commissioners, three for each OF this
sixty-seven counties. will be made.
The desk of the Governors Record
ing Secretary Is piled high with ap-
plications for appointments as Jury
Commissioners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
Health of birmingham.

Birmingham. Sept. 14.-tSpecia1)--
The report of the city health depart
ment shows that during the month Of
August there were 11S deaths in the
city. For the last five years the
death rate in August has been as, fol-
lows: 1909. 11S: 1908, 112; 1907, 100;
1906, 90; 1908. So.
: The general average. 1t will be seen,
is decreasing considering the increase
in population. which has come up from
$1,000 in 1905 to $4,000. for old Bir-
mingham, in the present year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
DRnwMAsTERs ACTIVE.


Make Plans to shut on Temperance
workers' Encroachments.
Indianapolis, Sept. 14.-Neariy All OF
the sessions today of the United states
Brewmasters' Association were taken
up. with the discussion Of the report OF
special committee appointed yester-
day afternoon of which W.. +. Car
thaus was chairman.
The report was considered by para
graphs.
Une section of the report had TO DO
with the fight against the temperance
movement. It was recommended that
the brewmasters in different parts OF
the country organize friendly organi-
zatiops In their localities for the pur-
pose bf shutting off the encroachments
Of the temperance workers 1t was
recommended though that only those
societies which had no political ahilfa-
lions be included in the several alli-
ances.
All the business of the convention
was completed today. Detroit was
chosen as the next meeting place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
Green Reelected Recorder.

Admission, Sept 14-(Special)-
Recorder James F. Green who was re-
elected on a salary of SIS per month
at special session of the city coun-
ell last night. was again at the city
hall this morning to- resume his old
position. He took the oath of office
before Mayor Wikle. and after Acting
Recorder Eros had rendered a de-
cision in a continued case he resumed
the bench. He has made an excellent
record as recorder. and 1t is believed
that his reelection will give general
satisfaction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
WILL REVIVE TALK
OF NEW BOAT LINE

A citizens boat line TO run between
Mobile and Montgomery is again be-
ing agitated. Fred s. Ball, president
of the Commercial Club. will call a
meeting OF the directors of that club
early next week aud the schenA will
be further investigated.
1.-THE starting of such a line would
be great progressive step by the city
Of Montgomery" said Captain Fergu-
son. who has charge OF the river work
In Alabama, yesterday
2 According to Montgomery business
men the boat line will not only mean
a reduction of freight rates for Mont
gomery shippers but its successful op-
Grafton would be a strong argument
to be placed before congress when an
other appropriation for the Alabama
and Coosa rivers Is sought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
FLOYD ANTICIPATES
INCREASED ENROLMENT

Professor C. l. Floyd, Superintend-
emit of City Schools, expects an enrolll
ment this year of approximately 5000.
including both the white and negro
schools. Already ESQ white pupils
have registered. The enrolment of
negro pupils does not begin until next
week.
The public schools will open Mon
day, September 81.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
Get. valuable Gayel.

Toledo, o., Sept. l4.-Products of
three nations, the United States, Mex
leo and Canada, were combined in q
gavel presented G.. r. Bell. President
or the American Association Of Gen.
eral Passenger and Ticket Agents at
the opening. Of two days convention
here today. 8. g. Hatch of Chicago.
now. Vice President, Is slated for the
presidency and Colonel Samuel Moody
of Pittsburg, the Vice. Presidency. The
election will be held tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
NEW YEAR SERVICES
LOCAL HEBREWS To CELEBRATE
OLD CHURCH FESTIVAL.
Sermons WIN De Preached In the
Montgomery Synasssgue by Rab-
bi Ehrenreich-Some
Facts Of Feast

The Jewish New Year will begin
this evening at sunset. and will be OBJ
served by Orthodox Jews for two days.
The FESTIVAL of Rosh Hoshhonon
marks the beginning of the year s67o,
Ammo Mundi, dating since the creation
OF the world, according to the recko
ing from the Bible.
Rabbi B. q. Ehrenreich will preach
two sermons at the Jewish Synagogue
during the course of the New Year
observance. His subject for the ser
vice at six O'Clock this evening is,
sThe Meaning of the New Year" ana
for tomorrow morning at ten O'CLOCK
.sThe Religious Life"
Significance attaches to this hon-
day so far as the postoffice depart
ment is concerned. on account OF the
large number of New Year messages
sent to friends by Hebrews every
where. SO great Is the interchange OF
'remembrances that several thousand
dollars are added annually to the rev.
enues OF the postoffice department
from the various cities of the land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15

Mexico City. Sept 1.-THE port OF
Mulege, on the east coast Of Lower
California. was overwhelmed by a tidal
wave September 4. There were several
fatalities and considerable propsrty
was destroyed. Theinland districts for
a distance of about two miles were
flooded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
sfockhoider A.k. Receiver.

Chicago. Sept. disappointment of a
receiver for the Chicago Railway
Equipment Company. o $2.5oo.oo0 cor
poration, Is sought in a bill filed here
today by Henry D. Laughlin. who
claims to be a heavy stakeholder. In
the bill q. B. Leigh. President of the
company, Is accused Of having made
personal use of money belonging to
the company. 1t Is alleged that the
present rate Of dividends and salaries.
II continued, win drive the company
into bankruptcy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
NEWSPAPER MAN
APPOINTED PRINCIPAL

Lous Stafford Betty. a young news
paper man of Montgomery, has been
elected principal of the Autauga
County High School. and takes charge
at once. Mr.. Betty Is a school teacher
of experience, having held positions
in the public schools of Richmond and
North and South Carolina.
Miss Emma Howard. or Prattville. Is
named as his assistant, and r. L. Fau-
cett, of Prattville. treasurer of the
school
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15

Jefferson City, Mo-. Sept. 1.-THE At
torney General directed the prosecut
ing attorney of st. Johns County toda,
to institute proceedings against mem
bers of the Kansas City Board OF Trad,
to enforce compliance with the new
statute prohibiting deductions beins
made for dirt In cars of grain. TIL,
Kansas City Board of Trade contend!
the law Is invalid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-09-15
Realty Transfers.

The following deeds were filed in the
office of the Probate Judge yesterday:
Eugene Pittman to H ]. Parrish, q
lot on the east side OF Jackson Street
between Jefferson and Madison Ave-
nue.. Consideration $1,000.
II. L. Yelverton and wife TO 4 {.
Gerson and Sons. Lot Q. according to
plat of George Goldthwaite's estate
Consideration $1.e7k.
w. A. Luckey and wife to W. c..
Crosley. one acre in southeast quarter
of Section 80. northeast of Tabernacle
Church Road. Consideration $50.