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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
NEWS OF oPELnA.
Western Railroad Erects Band stand ir Raflroad Park.

Wsstern manfoao Erecfs Bamd Stand in Railroad Park.
 Opeitka. April 1l.-(Special. )--The Western Railway of Alabama made a contract Saturday with W. A. An drews to erect band stand in the railroad park on South Railroad Ave- nue, When the stand Is completed 1t will be used by the Opelika Concert Band. This generosity and kindness upon the part of the Western Railway Is highly appreciated by all the mem- Ders of the band.
 opeiika Council Number ses of the United Commercial Travellers. will en- certain their friends and families at tneir Council Hall. in the odd Fellows Temple. Saturday evening, April IT, from 1880 to 11:30 p. m.
 The following program has been arr ranged for the occasion.
 Council called to order by Senior Counsellor.
 Opening exercises
 Welcome address, by E. ". Jones, Senior Counsellor.
 Address by c. P. Williams, who will explain the objects and benefits of the order.
 Address by pr. W. B. watkins, Sur geon.
 Vocal solo. by R. L. Sanford.
 Address by Rev. A. P. McFerrin.
 Song. by male quartette.
 Address by Rev. W. A. Taliaferro.
 Address by Rev. O. V. Calhoun.
 Vocal solo.
 Instrumental solo by Miss Fannie Watson.
 Refreshments.
 The Opelika Council is in flourish ing condition, having membership of thirty-seven and new applications are being constantly received. B. W. Jones. is Senior Counselor of the order, and John J. Banks, is Secretary and Treasurer.
 D. B. Smith, IT,. Secretary of the local Civil Service Board. held an ex- animation at the court house Saturday morning for eligibles for rural delivery carriers, and postoffice clerks. Twen- ty-three white applicants were present and took the examination.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
NEWS OF LIvINGsToN.
Universlty Glee Club te Give Enter
 tminment at City Hall.

University Glee Club to Give Enter
 tninment at City Hall. Livingston, April 1l.--(SpecIal.) )-The University Glee Club will give an en- tertainment here April 14 at the city hall. The club, will give the enter tainment under the auspices of the Primrose Club, who will entertain them while here.
 This is their third time In our town under the direction of their able lead CT. Mir. Tom Garner, and the people all expect the same pleasure that they have derived before from their enter taihments. They have always attract ed the smaller towns here. so they may still expect a large house crowded.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Becker, who were married In Birmingham Wednes- day and came home to spend several days with his parents. will return home Sunday afternoon on the Pan. Rev. and Mrs. c. F. Bilbro attended the marriage.
 Miss NJ. Rowlands. director in voice at the A. N. C., spent several days in Birmingham this week on business.
 Prof. M. Datu gave his p.ano pupils a recital at the A. N. c. auditorium here during the next week. Prof. Datti's recitals are always a success.
 Mrs. Gray, of Mississippi. is the guest of her mother. Mrs Battle. here.
 Mrs. John Johnston, of West Point. Miss, is at home with her parents, MT. and Mrs. NJ. B. Gould In Bluffport Beat.
 Miss Hattie Lurney, of Moundvilie. spent Easter with home people.
 A large number of young men who were at college this year, came home to spend Easter.
 Rev. Walter Parent and wife, of Gainesville, spent several days at home with his mother this week.
 The Primrose Club is going to give an entertainment for the children al the city hall Friday evening, 23rd. The name of the cantata Is The Jolly Pic nic Party" this entertainment is un- der the direction of Misses Little and Mcconnell ana will be given for the library benefit.
 A special program was arranged and carried out at the Methodist Church Sunday morning and at the Epworth League Sunday afternoon. A large crowd was present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
pe Lsassps. Romanlse aarriags.

tsAA A~sASAROh8 eAt Afs8SD
 Trenchfnan living in Reunion was
 compelled by the illness of his wife
 to take her to France. He sailed with
 his wife and two young daughters, but
 the wife died on the voyage. Some
 time afterward the Frenchnian called
 on M. de Lesseps. told him Of his ulisfortunes and of his sufferings on I the long sea voyage. and expressed the wish to dedicate the remainder of his life to the furtherance of the construc- sion of the Suez Canal. Lesseps gave him an appointment at Ismailia. and employment was found in one of the work shops for his daughters.
 One day Lesseps was visiting the atalier, when his attention was att
 tracted by these two girls with whom he entered into conversation. He came again the next day. and gave to each of them a flower. saying that they should frame wish last thing at night. and thak if in the morning they found the flobwers had opened their wishes would be granted. Next morn
 ing he came back to the atelier and found one of the girls smiling, the oth- CT in tears, He asked the cause of her
 sadness. My flower has not opened" she replied. Tell me your wish, that. if possible, it may be granted" .Ahs to you least Of atl man can tell it."
 was her answer. Lesseps married her.
 and SO her wish was granted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
zroNTsTIc MOVEMENT.

Birmingham, April 11.---fEpecial.)- pr. Morris Newf7eld preached a sermon on '"rhe Attitude of the Reformed Jew Towards zionism.s' at the services held at Temple Emanuel, the largest Jew 'ish congregation in Birmingham.
 The sermon intimated that the mod ernr Jewry took but little stock in the Zfonistic novement. The services to- night were held as part of the closing of the holiday Passover. fin remem- brance of the exodus of the Jews from Egypt and their passing through the Red Sea. The closing serviees will be held Monday morning. The regular choir at Temple Emanuel rendered a special program this evening and quite number of non-Jews were In the congregation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12

membered here as Mizs Carrie Jones, and was quite a favorite in Midway society. having visited here quite of- ten. a n
 The Easter idea was beautifully car ried out in the decorations: The din- ming room, dream of loveliness, the hand-painted place cards and booklets for the flower contest. all portrayed Miss Jordan as an artist of rare taste. Those present were: Misses Lula Jor- dan. Nettie Johns. Dixie Drum. Mamie King, Mary Lou Hall, Hattie Walters, virginie Mizelie, Marietta Norton. Leila Willis, Mozelle King. Bertha Britt Genie May Aiston. Lizzia Conner. Mes danes Brame Hood, !. Leonard Alley. c. H. Christian. W. B. Cochran. L.. E. Cartledge and T. R. Britt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12

Tuesday evening at the Hiiiman Hotel. and the indications are that the event will be splendid in all It's appoint ments.
 Mrs. T. O. Bush is at the head of the committee in. charge. The pro- ceeds of the affair will go to the Dis- trfct Nurses Association. The grand march will begin at 10 o'clock. Bir- mingham society will turn but for the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
GARRY THEIR POINT
I'm, oPrkArgvDs AT TALLAsEn
 TEnEATENED STRIKE.
rAe1r Demnnxs Thaf Overseer Be Earea and Nesre Empioyes be
 Wemove&, Were Granteey

Tarasses. April 11.--(speciall-Tn operatives of spinning room or stne Tnllassee Mills threatened . strike the past week unless three negroes were removed from the room
 The negroes were not removed as early as they thought should be and several white men and boys proceeded to give orders for them to disappear. which was immediately done. without even taking time to get their coats About an hour later e crowd assembled at the mill office to discuss the mat ter with the superintendent and the overseer. and were in conference with them for about thirty minutes. and the result of which was that the negroes were only placed in the mill to clean up Instead of having white employees to do it. but the operatives insisted that they be discharged. and so they were.
 Later the hands decided they wanted c new overseer. and about fifty went out to the office to have put into effect their wishes. and threatened putting the overseer out unless he was remov- ed otherwise. As feeling Is so strong. against Mir. Kelley. he has decided to give up gthe room, and will probably leave.
 MT. Kelly Is from Trion. Ga. and has been here only few weeks. He claims that he is leaving with clear conscience. feeling that he has done wrong to nobody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
A FLOWER LUNCHEON.
lGrs. Hood, of Montgomery, Entertained
 AA

James. April 11.-(Speoial.) )---The 'Flower Luncheon" given yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Hood, of Montgomery. by Mrs. Waiter J. Jor-
 dan. and her daughter, Miss Lucille. was one of the most charming events of the season, invitations were out for 12:30 o'clock to twenty of Midway's most prominent matrons and maids and until o'clock, this attractive home was a scene of unusual beauty and briiliancy, In addition to the luncheon a regular musical program had been arranged. which added great ly tc the occasion. Mrs. Hood ia go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12
CHARITY BALL.

Social Event of Easter Week fla Bir-
 mingham.
 Birmingham. April 11.-fSpeciaL)-- A large number of tickets have been sold for the Charity Ball. one of the social events after Easter. to be given
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12

Put up in Glass Jugs. 0ae gallon Cream ef Kentucky,
 e3.00. Exprems paid- GreiI Trading Go. Pensacoia, Ela.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-12

rts purify never questioned.
 old Forester
 Whfskey Tour Fall Quarts, es.50. Express Paid. Grefl Trading Co. Pensacola, Fla.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

ting supper. Under her directions
Dabney Strengthened the table, got
ting out a fresh tablecloth and set
ting forth the plates and furnishings
Meanwhile she was busy at the
stove, and presently the fragrant odor
OF coffee filled the room. Soon this
was augmented by other odors as ap-
petizing. and when the biscuit were
done and taken from the pan. Hilda
slipped into place at the head OF the
table and they ate as only two young
people with hearty nppetites can eat.
Seems kind o. nice to be slttin'
here. Just we two" suggested Dabncy,
as he passed his plate for a second
helping OF ham and eggs. II think
I'd like to have you here all the
time"
"AIn't got no call for tcn'ous peo-
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

sank into chair.
Il can't she said with little
shudder. "I can't. can't"
But you muat-and viii, he said
masterfully. II shall not cease 10 ask
until you do gay yes"
Don't" moaned Hetty. You can I
understand
81 only understand that love YOU, ="
he cried but the girl shook her head
You can't understand. Shc
moaned. ~ on cant understand what
II means 10 a girl TO be homely-
never was good looking and aunt En-
my made il worse by making all my
dresses, Ever siace lAotEcr G!ed when
l was little girl. aunt Emmy has
looked after me, and she doesn't be-
lieye In letting girls grow vain. There
was no fear of that In tho dresses she
made for me.
Last summer Bessie Rayburn came
tack % visit her folks She Is fore
woman In one of the big shops in New
York and-we had talk.
"She told me that | must make the
most of my figure since had no face
NOT just that. but you know what I
mean. She showed me how to dress
my hair and all that. and last month,
when became OF age and the money
mother left me was my very own, l
sent word to Bessie, and She got me
this gown.
ITS what they call model dress
They buy one in Paris to give the de-
signers Ideas, and thcn they sell 1t
cheap when 1t gets dirty. Bessie sent
1t to the cleaner and then to me. It's
the first dress l ever had in oil my
life that looked we'll and-and-I
thought that perhaps You might no.
tice Inc. All the girls are crazy to
have you notice them, and sometimes
you didn't even take your hat of to
me.
"I wanted to make you notice me
and I put the dress on and went up
the street, because | knew that you
would be coming from the bank about
that time"
"And now It's all right have more
than noticed you. love you," cried
Walden.
"You love tho dress" explained
Hetty simply. "I'm glad It's Just the
dress you love because-because-
Jimmie liked me before had the dress
and-you see-but / wanted to hurt
Rena-you see."
am glad that you have found your
happiness. Hetty. even though | am
not to share 1t. / guess that dress
was profitable Investment after all "
And Hetty nodded assent
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

mouth Watered as he recalled the sup
pers he had enjoyed there before he
and Hilda had quarfelcd 1t almost
seemed 10 him that he could see into
the coy dining room with It's Well
spread table; that he could smell the
pleasant odor of hot bread and crisp,
home-cured ham.
Then he looked at his own bare tab
bic and at the floor on which were the
remains OF the supper that had been
spread for him and which had been
upset and scattered by the dog before
ho came In from the fields.
There was a note from his mother
explaining that she had gone into
town with a neighbor and would not
be back until the following afternoon.
Dabney Hawkins was one OF the
few Western farmers who could not
cook.
For time he watched the yellow
lights across the fields, and then hc
put on his hat with sudden dotcrmiun-
tion and went out. carefully closing
the door behind him. His hunger had
conquered his pride. He would so
and confess his plight to TIilda and
ask her pardon.
In his heart he was glad of an ex-
cuSe. For SIX weeks he had been try
Ing to bring his courage TO the point
Of an apology.
They were net engaged. and 1t was
scarcely his right to complain II Bill
Sexton came out from town to visit.
He did not blame Hilda-now-for
being angry when he made a fuss He
would go and tell her that he was
sorry, also that he was hungry.
There was a well-worn path be-
tween the great fields. and as he
strodc along he mentally rehearsed
number OF graceful speeches of apol-
ogy. But the words were forgotten
when out OF the gloom there appeared
a figure in white. and In the faint
light he could make out Hllda's face.
Hilda was the first to speak. Good
evening"" sho said confusedly. "Were
you comm to US? / was Just comm
to your ma"
ma amt to home." he explained.
"I was coming to see your ma. My mo
went TO town and the dog eat my
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

Two or three months went by and
again he and Lucy were together
alone.
~ guess If am to have you at nll."
he said, "thero Is nothing for me to do
but take you UP and run off with YOU.
I've tried to save money. but l can't
do 1t. II you won't let me steal you
III have to give you up"
IF / was a man and loved a girl
would steal her whether she wanted
me OF not"
"Then I guess I'll Just steal YOU"
"That would be nice, and / know
should enjoy It. But l don't believe
| 1t Is necessary. | think, dear, know
way for you to make that hateful
old money"
"You do? How?"
"And the best of 1t is you will make
| 1t OF papa, too."
JIm's heart sunk and his face
heightened. I'm afraid that is not
quite possible" he said. II know your
father pretty we'll and when there is
( any money-making going on he Is sure
Z to be on the winning side"
well, you know papa and Mr..
Grlder are both interested in the Mcr-
moUl uesMloQ 1orJ uI 'HuUQ GIuo
they own almost all the stock"
Yes. know that
But neither of them has quite a
! controlling interest"
Yes"
We'll, they've fallen out, and both
of them want to get control, so they're
both after 100 shares OF stock that is
owned by man in st. Louis. Which
ever gets this stock Will have control. 4"
II see"
Papa says he is going to st. Louis
tomorrow TO buy it. md that he IS
going to have IL even II he has to pay
three times It's worth, which Is $50 a
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

Walden did not seem hungry. He
was content to sit back In his chair
and watch Hetty nibble at her bit OF
cake, while she. feeling the tenseness
Of the moment, soon laid the cake up
on her plate and rose from the table.
AS she passed him Walden caught
her hand.
"Hctty, there is something I want
to say to you,' he cried huskily. Il
want you to marry me, dear. Will
you?"
The room seemed to whirl before
Hettys eyes. Tho moment she had
maneuvered for had come, had come
to crown this great night an3 vet.
She drew her hand from his grasp and
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Walden had taken seats we'll down
In front, and Hetty knew that Rcna
Tlssington. whom she hated above all
other girls and who was usually
Walden's companion at the theater,
was sitting we'll back with her BROTH
er for escort,
She had despised Rena as only a
plain girl can hate good-looking one
and Renn, with her sharp tongue and
acid speeches. had given ample cause
for the hatred,
Hetty sighed when at last vllliany
had been frustrated and right raised
to tho pinnacle OF happiness. 5hc
had wished thar tho evening might 90
on forever, and now 1t hau come to a
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close.
She. plain Hetty Cotton, had been
at the theater with tho best-looking
man Ia Vailsyille, and Rena had been
there to see. There might be other
evenings, but never again one just
like this which was ending now.
1t was the local custom to invite
ones escort to stop for a glass OF cider
and bit of cake after an evening at
the theater There were no good res
taurants In Nailsyille. Walden dis
missed the hack and followed Hetty
into the house. as a matter OF course.
and they proceeded to the dining room
whore Hetty had prepared the light
refreshment before she left.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18
The Partisan Dress

Sho saw a thin. eager little face.
now softly flushed with excitement;
large wistful eyes. a thin, sensitive
mouth. now parted in smile. 1t was
not an unattractive face at any time.
but just now the girl was radiant. for
she wore again the dress Of tho aft
crnoon.
He had livery coach instead OF his
own horse and buggy, and as they
were whisked on TO the thester Hetty
felt that her cup of happiness was
full TO ovorilowIng. Evcn In her Wild
est anticipations she had not dared
dream of tho hack thar WIGS called into
service only for weddings and funer-
ais
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

VaiIsvilc II was Il double sensation,
for Hctty Cotton would be the last
person TO be suspected OF donning a
dress such as this product of Paris.
Hetty, looking neither to the right
nor left nor vet behind. was still con-
scious OF the admiring and envious
glances that followed her She smiled
proudly 10 herself as she made her
way down the one main street ot The
town.
AS she retraced her steps to her
home, she faced a new and still more
admiring audience. She smiled patron
izingly at the other girls as she
passed. but her moment of triumph
arrived when Howard Walden came
TO a stop before her.
II was wondering who the stranger
was" he said effuslvely. There's a
show at tho theater tonight, and !
thought you must be the leading lady.
I'm glad that / met you because | was
coming over this afternoon TO ask you
to give me the pleasure Of your COM
pnny to the performance. | hope
YOU have not promised anyone elsc?"
No" Hetty paused to ponder. u
don't think that l have made any
PROMISE" she said slowly. Jimmy
Belton was speaking OF going. but he
didn't say anything definite. 80 II you
want"
II do want" interrupted Walden
eagerly, thinking OF the sensation he
would make as he followed Hetty
down the center aisle just. ns the
lights went on. and the band started
up. "I'll call about quarter TO eight. 3"
Hetty continued toward her home
In a shiyer of delight. Sho was In
toxlcated with a sense OF triumph.
and when she reached the gloomy
stone house that seemed moro like a
prison than home, she performed a
decorous dance OF triumph before the
huge plato glass mirror, which In an
earlier day had been tho pride OF all
VaIlsville.
Walden was ahead OF his appoint
mcnt and came armed with flowers.
With trembling hands Hetty put them
in place and paused to survey herself
IN the glass,
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18
Hilda's Cooking

supper and / can't cook none. I
thought perhaps your mad give me
some"
my ma amt home. either" OK
planned Hilda, "and there amt any
supper. / was comm TO ask some"
You haven't any support" he
gasped.
"The water tank fell onto the pan
try and Kitchen" she explained, 1--WE
ain't even got stove"
Il got q stove. but l can't cook. Sup
pose you como and cook" he sug-
gested.
Hilda nodded and he rctraoed his
steps, suiting his pace TO hers, though
che narrow path did not permit them
to walk beside each other.
Dabney led the way into the kltch-
en-. and Hilda quickly set about get
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-18

When she had done. she took up the
light shawl she had thrown about her
head.
''Ill be over to get breakfast she
promised. II suppose your ma n
mine'll be back by noon"
"I]l take you home" he cried as
he caught up his hat,
For moment Hilda looked about
her. The supper had been pleasant
one She, too, had felt as Dabney did
about the companlonship. She raised
her eyes to his.
"Dabney," she said, softly "BIll
Sexton, he's goin' to marry Lutte
That's why he comes"
''rhen I'm going to marry you" he
declared as he caught and kissed her,
and che did not saw him nav
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"Of course. Don't you know love
your"
jim Brock took the first train for
ST. Louis and, the next morning, To-
Gated his man, and, In disinterested
way. began to negotiate for an option
on the bank shares.
81 think" Jim said, az you will let
the stock go at par l can find you a
purchaser within day or two. will
try, at least"
"Ar right" the man replied. "You
can have It,"
A contract was drawn and signed
and then Jim won't down to tho sta
tlon to meet the morning train from
his homo town. AS he expected, when
it came in Judge Rucker stepped off.
Then Grider. too. followed.
Jim approached the judge and ad-
dressed him, but the latter merely
nodded his head and hurried to walt
ing hack. Grider hurried to another
and then there was q mad race for the
office OF the man who had owned
those hundred shares OF stock.
Jim smiled. and, taking another
hack. followed more leisurely, At the
office door he met the judge. who was
rushing out in a state of mild excite
ment
You seem TO be in a great hurry
this morning, judge" he remarked
Qpietly.
'Dld you buy those shares?" the
Judge asked eagerly
"Why, yes; i bought thcm. What
OF it?"
What will you take? quick"
20, / hardly know. What would
| you gIve?"
"T'll give you $500 premium"
Couldn't do that, judge
| That's more than they're worth
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give out cent in return. Anyway, 1
am satisfied with the result"
Bosh, Business Is business, and IL
you expect to got on In the world you
have got TO practice business methods.
When you can save $4,000 In year
| will consent for you to marry my
daughter"
But we love each other. and. al
though may never be rich. you know
l can give her Il comfortable support.
She shall never want for anything,
assure YOU"
Maybe not, but don't know about
that II some needy beggar came along
and put up pitiful mouth, how do |
know that you wouldn't take the very
clothes of your wife's back and give
them away? am not going to take
any chances"
The next day Jim and Lucy met and
he told her OF the interview with her
father.
ct lYcw all about st." ehe replied.
"amd II Is so hard that we must be
unhappy because papa Is SO set
"Hc cannot keep us apart forever.
/ would Just take You and run off with
YOU Ii YOU would consent to It,"
mo, no. Not now. Let's wait
awhile. and maybe something will
happen"
and If nothing does happen?"
well, we'll sec. If we walt 4 long
time aud nothing happens ! couldn't
blame YOU III YOU did steal me-
SO they decided and so they waited.
Jim concluded 10 make an effort 10
comply with tho judges demands. but
he soon found that he couldn't save
money. He remembered that he had
great incentive TO save. but when
someone cane TO him In need he could
moi close his heart to an appeal for
help.