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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1909-09-01
A LAW THAT NEEDS AMENDMENT.

ded the school law making drastic
provisions to compel the attend
ance of all children during the
school year. AS it stands now chill
dren must. ATTEND the whole school
year or the parents are liable to arrest
and punishment and provisions have
been made so as to secure prosecu-
tons. AS a result the school year
has been shortened in twelve dis
tricts in this county.
The law works this way:-In a dis
trict that contains a bare majority
Indifferent to education all the chill
dren may stay out half a year; in
those districts where a bare ma
joritysfavor good schools every child
must attend eight or nine months.
A farmer on one side the road can
keep his boys from ten to sixteen
working in the fields until all work
is over before even the smaller ones
can attend school while his neighbor
across the road may not keep out his
fifteen year old boy during the rush
of September work.
To be worth anything the law
should absolutely compel an attend
ance from at least November until
the end of the school year, in every
district. Where man is struggling
to pay for his farm it should allow
him to keep out for September at
least and it might extend to two
weeks in October, his boys oyer
thirteen to assist in farm work.
Those same boys would go to
school stronger in every way for do
ing their part of the farm work.
To penalize all the children in one
district and to punish the parents in
another for doing the same thing is
not equal justice. This effect of
this law will be to strengthen the
hands of that element always op-
posed Ito any education and will
make the dark corners even blacker
in ignorance and disregard of edu-
cation.
AS fact our educational system
is top heavy. Every village and city
is spurred on to make their local
schools as good as possible so as to
attract people from the farms. The
result has been that property is
taxed heavily in all such villages and
towns. Outside the villages every
district is a law unto it's self. In
one, poor schoolhouses, poor teach
ers and short school years are the
rule and a progressive farmer in
such a district has a continual fight
to secure for his little ones any kind
of training. In number of dis
tricts in this county there are men
who have battled year after year to
hold up the standard of their school.
In another a majority demand good
teachers, furnish comfortable build
ing and extend the school year and
from those districts there come ev-
cry year into the city high school
pupils who set the pace for the town
youngsters and furnish the valedic-
torian four years out of five. And
yet the chap who in his own district
votes for everybody to keep his
taxes low is the very first man to
sheer at town that does not build
up its schools and when he leaves
the farm goes to the one where the
schools are the best. There should
be one standard all over the county
and the child in Underwood or Gales
should have just as good teacher
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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

Women take to chautauquas like
lueks paddle in the water.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

sort Either the little chemisette or
the open square neck can be used
and il thinner, lighter effect Is
wanted the sleeves could be made
Of the same material as the yoke. Al.
most all seasonable materials are
appropriate and the, same gown
would be charming made from pom
gee or foulard with the coat either of
lace or net or chiffon.
For the medium size will be re.
qured for the coat 4 3-4 yards 49,
5-S yards "a or 23-S yards a.
inches wide with Yards Of band
ing: for the gown 10 l.2 yards "a or
q, 734 yards 80 or l-2 yards "A
inches wide with yards of banding
5-S yard OF all-oyer lace. A May
Manton pattern Of the coat, No. $3.50
sizes small, medium, large, or of the
gown, No G321. sizes 80 to 40 inches
bust, will be mailed to any address
by the Fashion Department of this
paper on receipt of ten cents for
each. Of in haste send an addition.
al two cent stamp for letter postage
which insures more prompt delivery)
Women take to chautauQuas like
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

be made with a seam at the back,
however, if better liked. which seam
lessons Its severity, and 1t can be
hcld under the arms by means Of
lacings buttons or trimming of any
sort In this case the fronts are
pointed and given a cutaway effect
but they can be made straight II
preferred Just as Illustrated the
costume IS useful as well as fashion
able for a great many different oc-
casions, but If something simpler
Rere wanted the coat could be made
Of the linen. and celored linen so
treated with The skirt short would
mean q practical ever day costume
whereas this one Is adapted TO after
noon visits and occasions of the
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

Drown Is peniing Johnson claimed
ne had AT opportunity to so 10 The
.iant Ii. ana when he asked for a
clearance letter from Brown, the lat
er refused 20 give ii, but later gave
Vim le.ter which was TO The effect
that Johnson had been dismissed from
the kats lectuse of incompetency
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07
OTHER CONGRESSMEh
VICTIMS OF SAME GAME
PlOus OaTky Gets the Coin
With LachTymOSe
Tale Of Woe

Washington, July Three mem
bers Of the house discovered today
that they had each been bunkoel by
a sanctimonious colored person, who
is known to them only as Bishop
Jones' Victor Murdock. of Kansas,
admitted he has been an easy mark
for the bishop who claims to live
In Wichita, Kas., the congressman
home town.
One day recently Mr. Murd0ck re-
eeiyed call from "Rishop" Jones at
his office in the house office build
ing Bishop Jones was an elderly
cplored man ef benign presence He
thought that Mr.. Murdock should
have recognized him Immediately.
Il live in Wichita" said Bishop"
Jones. My son died recently in Vir-
gnia and I'm on my way home with
the bod, | need just $500, and II
you will let me have that amount
win repay it on my arrival In Kan
sas."
You're not trying to bunko' me,
are you?" questioned Mr.. Murdoch as
he reached for his checkbook.
Deed is not, boss replied the
bishop" rs tears filled his eyes.
AS Mr. MurIock started to write
the check the caller leaned Qver his
shoulder and suggested that the
amount be made sl0 instead of $3.50,
as originally requested.
"rll bet 50 that sou are bunkoing
me, said the member, as he handed
the check to his caller.
Bishop Jones protested that he
was ION the level, and that he would
soon remit the amount of the loan,
with interest
Mr. Murdock related the incident
yesterday TO Representatives Gardner
Of New Jersey and Currier of Yer
mont
why, bless my SOUL replied Mr..
Gardner with some heat. he got
about $40 out of me to take the body
to New Jersey
"Jlmini wilkins" broke out Mr.
Gurrier, he got $50 out of me to
take the body To Vermont
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07
KATY" OFFICIAL IS ARRESTED

Oklahoma City, OKLA July w.
f. Brown. superintendent Of the Mis-
scuri. Kansas & TeXas railroad, Ras
again arrested here today on the
charge Of violating he labor law by
refusing a Clearance letter TO r. NJ.
johnson formerly train dispatcher A
suit for s25.O00 damages against Mr..
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07
DAILY FASHION TALKS
BY MAY MANTON
A Smart Summer Costume.

The summer costume consisting OF
a transparent coat over princesse
gown Is the smartest of all things.
This one is as chlc as it is simple
and combines sleeveless coat of
lace with a linen gown. The gown
Is in the semi-princesse style. but
given long unbroken lines by the
continuous trimming, and the coat
suggests the chasuble idea Ii can
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

Appearances are deceitfui-a man
can close a deal for an hundred
thousand dollars worth of fake min
ing stocks as quick as some women
can purchase a fifteen cent hall comb.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07

superintendent W. X. Etter, of the
Santa Fe, was in the city today be-
tween trains.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1909-07-07
DEM0CRATS!'

Macks New Democratic Magazine is attracting
national attention.
The Leader has perfected clubbing arrangements
with the new magazine.
The National Monthly is a new Democratic
magazine. Norman E. Mack, National Chairman
Editor. This is organ that has been long felt
want and is bound to be the best publication in the
United States Here few of the prominent con
tributors: Gov John +. Shafroth of Colorado; Gov
Judson Harmon, of Ohio; u S. Senator Cuberson, of
Texas Hon. William Jennings Bryan; Senator I
Champ Clark Missouri Col. Henry Watterson,
Courier-Journal, Louisville, Ky Hon. John W.
Kern, Indiana; Thos f. Smith, Tammany Hail. SEN
Benz X. Tillman, South Carolina; Gov. Charles N
HASKELL Oklahoma; Sen. Thomas P. Gore Oklahoma;
Sen. Robt. L. Owens Oklahoma; Gov. David r.
Francis, Missouri
In order to push the National Monthly we offer
the Daily Leader three MONTHS by mail and the
National Monthly one year for $l25
The Oklahoma Weely Leader and National
Monthly one year, $1.OO. Strictly in advance.
The regular prices are: Daily 8 months, $lOO
Weekly, year, $l0O.
National Monthly, year, 81 y00.
Ads: The Leader, Guthrie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Anausen1ents
Lewis Mann at The Erand.

Lewis m0nu ~ Tne 0f4uUs
 When the playsmith writes his lines people, heads them with the most low able and most simple. mixes his pathos and his humors then there fs the strong piay--a play that Is good, not merely good from the standpoint of quality, but as to wholesomeuess. too. and sifIl- piicity and vigor.
 'sThe Man Who Stood SILT is one. A simple old jeweler. whose old-world ideas and ideals, whose charity and goodnes of heart keep him from the rush for wealth. cause him to stand and ideals and charity--and succeed: that is the story.
 Louis Mann portravs the simple jew- eler, happy in the life of hts daughter. his old friend Seigel, and the little family circle. There's the cue for the humor. It Is fraught with the phiios- ophy of the kindly, shrewd. proud old man-who stands stilf. but Is happy.
 Then the daughter goes with the son of the fathers only enemy. Then the pathos. to the demands of which few nounces the girl, breaks the ties of his whole life, and comes to the realization that he has failed ln all. Happiness, money, friends are gone, and his pride Keeps alive the bitterness and refuses
 There comes the little grandchiid. who mends ali--an old story. but beau- tifuily re-enacted.
 Not one of the small cast but Ia an able support, Robert Fischer as spie- fitted to enact the German American of real life IT !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
AUTO RIDE FOR POOR
 CHILDREN ABANDONED

Black. lowering clouds, with indica- tions of rain. caused Captain Odom to change his plans for the childrens' pic- run to Pike Road--picnic there and return to the city in the afternoon. but owing to the threatening aspect of the weather children of the working peo- pie of the community to the number of about 150. were taken in trolley ears to Pickett Springs. where, in spite oS somewhat unfavorable conditions of the weather, they spent a very de- lightfui day.
 owners were ready to furnish cars to the number of twenty to carry out the original pre-arranged plan, but owing to the pospects of bad weather. Can tain L. A. Odom decided 1t was the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
CONVENTION PLANS
SUNDAY SCHOOL OFFICERS HOLD
 ENTHUsIAsTIC MEETING.
The Estertsfnmeat Csmmittee Report ed Thst only 90 Rlaees Fer Dele gates Had Been Decurea--House To Houge Canvass May
 sResuIf..

The reports of the various commit tees. appointed In connection with the coming State Sunday School Conven- tion. which will be held In Montgom- cry April 27. 2s and %. occupied most of the time and was the chief topic of e discussion at the meeting of the ministers of the various churches of this city. the Sunday School Superin- tendents teachers and other church workers at the First Baptist Church last evening.
 Judging from the reports of the VA rious committees. tfe coming conven- ton gives promise of being one of the greatest and largest attended In the history of the State.
 The Entertainment Committee, upon whose shoulders falls the task of se- curing homes for all the delegates. re- ported that so far places for 800 dele gates had been secured. But as there were nearly 1000 delegates expected. the places for the rest of this number would have to ba secured. If the com mittee had to make house to house canvass. The visiting delegates are willing to pay and all the people who can accommodate one or more are asked to communicate with either R O. Blakey. at 2s Dexter Avenue. or E. M. Graves. at los Dexter Avenue.
 The committee on the adult Bible class parade reported that Governor Conner had accepted an invitation to head the parade alonE with Marion Lawrence. of Chicago. Judge N. D. Denson and Judge T. B. simpson. both of the Supreme Court.
 The following prominent speakers have been secured for the occasion: Marion Lawrence of Chicago: Dr. E E. Chapel and pr. H. M. Hamill. both of Nashville: pr. W. A. Duncan of sy- racuse. N r.: E. o. Excel, of Chicago. ana flight C. Moore. of Raleigh.
 Much enthusiasm was displayed last night and after the various reports and discussions, the meeting adjourned until this Friday night. when another meeting will be held at the First Bap- tist Church -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
ROBBED or THEIR MONEY
 COUPLE STRANDED HERE

Out of work, and being mysteriously relieved of his personal belongings F.. c. Conner of Memphis. Tenn, a young man of good appearance. &C., companied by his young wife. arrived applied to Capt. L. A. odom of the Salvation Army for assistance.
 Young Conner with his wife. had been in Mobile to secure work, but finding none, left that city for Atlanta. when he was in some way robbed of his long green. which amounted to about $40, having barely enough money left to reach this city.
 The young man and his wife both ex- pressed a willingness to work, and Captain odom would appreciate very much if he could secure a place for either of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
To Ell ahin omces.

washington. April ls.-wade II. Ellis was called in conference by President Taft today to help straight en out the tangIe which exists in the filling of a number of Federal offices in Ohio. Among the offices to be fiiied are surveyor of customs at Dayton. collector of internal revenue at Co., lumbus and postmaster at Sandusky
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
NOTICES.
xn MAME CIrta

NO NAME CLUB.
 On account of the unsettled state of the weather the Nature Day celebra- ton of the No Name Club will be held fellow. instead of at Oak Park as orig. inally planned.
 HEBREW LADIES' BENEv-
 CLIENT SOCIETY. The Hebrew Ladies Benevolent So- ciety win meet today, (wednesday). at S.so o'clock, in the vestry room of the TempIe. The annual election of of- ficers will occur.
 Mrs. Bertha Kohn. President. Mrs. E. I. Gladden.. Secretary.
 THE FLOWERS CIRCLE.
 The Flowers Circle will meet with Mrs. Cary. on sayre Street. at { o'clock.
 Miss Florence Cohen left Sunday for wesl<s.
 Mrs. Joe Hertsfeld is the guest of her mother. Mrs. Abe Well. ! Mrs. Victor Hanson win arrive the latter part of the week to be the guest for a fortnight of Mrs. Henry Evans.
 
 give her a most cordial welcome on this. her first visit since her removal to Birmingham. MT. Hanson is in New York on business.
 Mrs. Colonel Bret Randolph. of Bir- minghani. is the guest of Mrs. ". R. Kelly. and her grandchildren. Misses Phedora and Jule. and Master John Randolph, Jr. at 127 Moulton Street. .
 MT. and Mrs. Harris Matthews. of Camden, are among, the out-of-town guests for the King-Matthews we'd ding this evening.
 Miss Mamie Farnhsm. of Evefsreen. is the guest of Miss Lula Belle Mat thewR-
 pr. J. D. King. of Atlanta, is in the Eoity to attend the marriage of his daughter. Miss Emma B. Kins. tonight Mrs. Charles E. Dexter. of Little Rock. and Mrs. Robert A, Jones or Hot Springs, Arks are visiting their sister, Mrs. Gerald Ware, at her home on Noble Avenue
 Mrs. M M. Sweat is in castieberry on visit to her brother, MT. John w. sparrenberger. Mrs. Albert Fillmore. after an ab. ssnce of several months. arrived in the city yesterday.
 Hon. B. F. Elmore. of tDemopolis, spent yesterday in the city with rela- tiyes.
 With the tailored suits moire silk betting of every color is being worn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
SOCIAL CALENDAR.

k V Mrs. Phares Coleman will give
 q buffet luncheon in compliment
 to her guests, Mrs. Henry Bad-
 ham and Mrs. Richard Randolph
 of Birmingham. { , Miss Emma Gary will make an
 address in the, auditorium of the
 Court Street Methodist Church at
 n o'clock. General and Mrs. William c. } Oates will entertain. at a 'buffet ( } supper for Mrs. Sterling B. Toney
 of Denver. Colo. Miss Edna Joseph will enter- [
 tain the consonsnt Club at s:so. { } The No Name Club will cele- { ] brate Nature Day at the residence ( of Mrs. Horace stringfeilow, at II o'clock. ( The Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent '
 Society will hold an annual meet (
 ing at the Temple at 3:ao o'clock. Mrs. Warren Reese will enter z tain the Wedsesday Card Club
 in honor of Mrs. Boiling Whitfield
 of Brunswick, Ga. {
 -A lr + '
 The Peter Former Chapter. D. A. R., will meet with Mrs. George H. McCombs at 4 o'clock. { } The Sayre Street School Inn
 provement Association will meet { } at o'clock. { 
 Miss Emma Brooks King will
 be given in marriage to MT. Britt } Matthews at St. Johns Episcopal
 } Church at 8. o'clock p. m. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
A MonNING PRAYrR.

LDy HoUeIt IOuIs 5teVonbuu-I The day returns and brings us
 } the petty round of irritating {
 concerns and duties. fKelp us to {
 play the man. help us the perform {
 } them wfth laughter and kind faces.
 let cheerfulness abound with in- dustry. Give us to go blithely { on our business all this day, bring { us to our resting beds weary and { content and undishonored. and {
 grant us in the end gift of sleep. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

tack was particularly clear-cut and her shading most delicate.
 Miss Marks never played better and both musicians received hearty ap-. piause after each number.
 The singing quality of the piano used was thoroughly realised under the touch of Miss sternfeid. adding an ada
 The program was as follows; F Sonata op. 53 tAliegro con brlo)--- (Beethoven)-Miss Sternfeld.
 Romance - tsvendsenl : Canzonstta. l. (d'Ambrosio) Miss Marks.
 varitnons te fiat major)--Mendeis- sohn )--scherzo (e minor) r))---Mendels- sohn)-Miss sternfeid.
 Schumann) = Aufsch- wung--t -tschumann)- )--Miss sternfeld.
 Ave Maria-twilhelmj) Miss Marks. Berceuse = (Chopin): Taranteile-- tchopin). tLiszt) Miss sternfeid.
 ALUslNAE OF GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL.
 The Alumnias Association of the Girls High Schook held It's annual election of officers yesterday and re. suited in the following ladies being chosen to fill the respective positions for the next four years:
 Miss Mary g. Knowles. President. Miss Bella coghili. First Vice Presi- dent: Mrs. McKerrall. Second Vice President: Miss Beulah Moritz. Third Vice President; Miss Kate Steiner. Secretary: Mrs. John Roquemore, Treasurer. and Miss Natalie Thornton. Historian. }
 After the scheduled business was transacted arrangements were mapped out for the Forthcoming reception to the graduating class on June 8.
 RECEPTION TO MISS COURIC.
 The following invitations are being issued:
 'The Lee Reynolds Circle invite you to meet Miss Katharine Couric.
 At the residence of Mrs. T. H. Mizell. SIT Dexter Avenue.
 Friday afternoon from to T o'clock"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
WOMEN dno SOCIETY
MR. AND MRS. vAUGN EN-
 TTcRTAIN FOR MI08 KING

Mir. and Mrs. Hunter vaugn. enter tafned at q six-course iunchen on Monday evening in honor of Mss Em- ma Brooks King and MT. Britt Mat thews, who are to be married at st. Johns Church this evening. covers were laid for twelve. and the taDie was beautiful in it's appointments of pisk and white, bridesmaid roses be- ing the flowers used. The hand painted place cards were old shoes. significant of good luck. The guests were: Misses Emma King. Lula Belle Matthews, Lutie Young. Nomie Moore vaugn. Mabel Summers: Messrs. Cnaries Britt, Bernard Young. S. F. Banks. Britt Matthews. Jim Supple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14

wiser to dispenss with this feature of the picnic.
 Adjutant and Mrs. william c. craw- fordf of Cincinnati. famous in salvo- interest of the picnickers by delivering entertaining addresses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
BOUND BOOKS IN MAILS.
.. Russia Notines America That Prehibf-
 tton fa Withdrayvu.

Washington. April 13.--The Russian Government has advised the Postofiice Department that the prohibition against the importation. into that country of hound books in the mails has been withdrawn. and they may now be ad- ,nitted upon payment of the Russian customs charges and subject to the conditions applicable to prints" in in- ternational mails.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
TOME WEDDING OF MISS

HOME WEDDING OF MISS
 CAVITY AND DIR. CDUM. On yesterday, at the home of Mrs Martha Canty a pretty wedding was solemnized. when Mrs. canty gave her l daughter. Mamie. in marriage to pr. Pettus B. Crum.
 The house on Finley Avenue was prettiiy decorated for the occasion, the parlor being very attractive in its sarlands of smilax, and white bride roses. An improvised altar was form ed of palms and ferns.
 While the guests were assembling. a musical program was rendered upon the piano by Miss Annie May Grigg. the number chosen to precede the Meh- delssohnl wedding march being the same composers exquisite conception, the Spring Song. The bridal couple was unattended, and the Rev. A. s. Dix performed the religious service. during which Tfau- mere was played. The dining room was decorated with pink bridesmaid roses and ferns. the flowers being banked on the manties and also arranged ip tall cut-siass vases.
 Roman punch was served by Miss ogburn and Miss Mel Livingston of Prattville. Over the brides table. Mrs culberg and Miss Louise Heard pre- sided.
 The brides gown was g champagne cloth coat suit. After congratulations were offered, the happy couple left for a two weeks visit to several points n North Alabama. A number of handsome presents were received, among others being silver water service, the gift of the officers and teachers of the South side Baptist sunday-school, in which Ethe attractive bride was an able and devoted worker.
 Dr. Crnfn Is a successful dentist, and both the bride and bridegroom have large circle of friends, who offer them hearty congratulations upos the auspi- ctous occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
AN ARTISTIC RECITAL.

A musical recital that attracted a large number of enthusiastic lovers of this noble art to hear two of Montgom- ery's favorite artists was that given last night in Seals Piano Parlors by Miss Dora Sternfeld. pianist. assisted by Miss Fannie Lockett Marks. vio- linist.
 Both of these young musicians were in fine spirit last night and each evinced a mastery of their chosen in- strument So often have they played together that there exists between them a perfect harmony of tempera- ment that evidences itself In the per- lection of their work in unison.
 Miss Sternfeid Is accomplished in the technique of piano playing and her work last night was most satisfactory to the aDpreciative audience. Her at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-04-14
Good News

F
 We want to do your Papering and House Painting. We have in stock the finest and most handsome line of Imported and Domestic Wall Papers ever shipped to our city. We paint your house with strictly pure lead and oil analyzed and guaranteed pure lead. Our prices reasonable. Estimates cheer fully furnished on all classes of work. THE D. o. NICHOLS DEC. CO. Phone 26e2. 2l6 Dexter Ave.