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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
ATTENDANCE LARGE
AUBUHN STUDENT BODY BREAKS
 ALL RECORDS IN NUMBER.
orange and Blue, College Weekly, Makes First Appearance-Ad- vfs0ry Board
 AbOlinhed.

Auburn. Oct 2.-(Special.)-The at- tendance at the Polytechnic continues to increase daily, being today 723. which is seventy-one in excess of the enAollment at this date last year. an increase of 10 per cent. The total en- rollment for last year was only 701.
 This morning declamations of high order were delivered before the stu dent body in Langdbn Hall. the speak CTS being s. R. -Cruse.. Huntsville; A. D. Bradneld. Georgia, and A. P. Aidrich. South Carolina.
 The Orange and Blue. the student organ, has made its appearance in a very attractive manner. The following Is the editorial stan: J. A. Parrish. editor-i -in-c chief: w. c. Oliver. assistant editor in chief: c. E. Blue. business manager; A L. Byrd. assistant business manager; w. venable. advertising man ager, T. c. Hughes. cartoonist: A. s. Noble, sporting editor; D. M. Clements. literary editor; w. M. Perdue. social editor; D. J. Burleson. agricultural edi- tor; R. s. Boyd. exchange editor; E. K. Stauuffacher. photographer.
 At a meeting of the student body this morning the old Athletic Advis- ory Board was abolished and new board established. consisting of the managers of the football, baseball. bas- ketball and track teams. This con- mittee will cooperate with the faoul- ty committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
onfgon1erJ Fair Offers
 Women's Sample Suits Cheap

The buyer of the Ladies Suit De- parement of the Montgomery Fair said: 'Tf the women of this city will read their .ad' in today's paper. and will come and look at the sample suits which are on sale. 1t would be the big gest days business ever pulled off in this city by any house." The values are so much out of the ordinary that no woman with the least judgment of economy can afford to pass them up The writer is informed that occasions of this kind are very rare, especially at the begining of a season. If you will stop and think moment. the sav- ing of about one-thfrd on a suit should Impress the shopping public as never before. Such offers are occasionally made. but they usually take place at the end of the season, when a mer- chant wants to clean up. Being man. ufacturers' samples, the assortment Is large and varied.
 In the way of Millinery. you will find hats that are most pleasing and be- coming-street hats. dress hats. tail- ored hats, in almost endless array-all so charming in effect and so reason
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
BOWLING ASSOCIATION
 ORGANIZED AT MEETING

Twenty-Five bowlers or Montgomery met last night at the court Street al- leys and organized Montgomery City Rowling Association. Victor M. Stras- burger. of Baltimore. representative of the National Bowling Association. has been in the city for the past two days. working up the organization. was present last night. The local members affiliated themselves with the National Association.
 The officers of the new city organiza- ton elected are: President. I. T. Maddox: Vice President. w. R. Brad field; Secretary and Treasurer. A. H. Liston. H. P. Robertson and Henry l.. Neff. and the officerA compose the Board of Directors.
 The Court Street alleys were selected as the headquarters for the local as- sociation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

able in price that you have only to see them to be convinced that Mont gomery Fair Is the one Store that serves you best of all
 In Silks and Dress Goods c few mo- ments' perusal will astonish you at the enormous stock which they are carrying In this section, and yet they claim every<freight and express bring in additional weaves to further conn plete the stock. Notwithstanding the fact that wooden materials are advanc- ing, they are offering the most popu- lar and wanted materials at less price than the same materials were sold in the past season.
 Mil End Ribbon Sale will no doubt attract the women folks as they have an all silk ribbon in wide widths at 10 cents yard that is worth up to 50 cents.
 In the Domestic Section they are offering staple articles at prices that seem almost impossible. especially when cotton Is bringing IS cents and better right in the city. As whole. today's ad Is filled with some wonder full values. and we predict busy times for Montgomery Fair Monday.-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
DRYER SUCCEEDS
 STEELE AS REFEREE

Birmingham, oct. 2-(Speciah3- Judge w. I. Grubb this morning an- nounced the appointment of E. H. Dry- CT. a we'll known attorney. as Referee in Bankruptcy, to succeed Nenian l.. Steele, who has held the office for some time.
 Mr. Steele is Secretary of the State Republican Executive Committee. and is quite popular in political and social circles. The appointment of MT. Dry CT was satisfactory to Judge Jones. who Is sitting judge on the Federal bench with Judge Grubp in the North ern District of Alabama. The ap- pointment Is effective November 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
The Mission

Of those corpuscies in your blood that have been called @Little soldiers," h to aghf for you against the disease germs that constantly endanger your health. These corpuscIes are made healthy and strong by the use of Hoods sarsapa- riIIa.
 This medicine is combination of more than 20 different remedial agents in proportions and by a process known only to ourselves and 1t has for thirty years been constantly proving its worth.
 No substitute. none "just as good"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
Mrs. H. K. BiIIingsIea.

Mrs. Harriet Ware Billingslea died at her residence yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. She had been i'll only for a few days.
 Mrs. Billingslea was f7 years old. She was born at Milledgsville. Ga, but had lived in Montgomery for about fifty years. She is survived by three grandchildren. Mrs. Eugene Ware, Miss Annie Teacher and c. l.. Teacher.
 The funeral services will be held from the residence, 911 South Perry Street, this morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. O. C. McGehee. pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church. will oficiate Interment will follow in Oakwooc Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
NEWS OF TALLADEGA. Money Raised for Synodical College
 BuiIdings.

Talladega, Oct. 2--tSpeciai.) )-The necessary money has been pledged to erect the new Synodical College on North Street in Talladega.
 The grounds have been donated on the Lewis addition highlands overlook ing the eastern half of the city.
 At a joint meeting of the trustees as 1t was resolved that building should begin immediately as the present col lege is crowded in it's boarding depart ment to overflowins.
 The Building Committee, consistine of pr. T. P. Walton. Rev. F. B. Weoo and Leon G. Jones. was instructed to arrange the details at once. FtftS thousand dollars win De expended on the buildings and grounds.
 The exchange Hotel. for quarter oi A century a landmark in Talladega, has been sold to the United States Govern ment-the site to be used for the erec- ton of a Federal building, and 1t will be dismantled at an early day.
 Saturday at noon there were 291 wagons on the Public Square in Talia- dega.
 It is whispered that Governor Conner will appoint as Jury Commissioners for the county. T. s. Plowman. of Talla. dega, J. W. Brown. of Sylacauga. and Harwell wilson. of Lincoln. All of these men are prohibftivnists, and orig final Conner adherents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
PENSACOLA OWNERS
 AWAIT NEWS OF BOAT

Pensacola, Fla, Oct 2.-(SpecfaO- Owners of the fishing schooner Gala well H. Colt. which has been seized by Mexican officers charged with poaching. could get no further infor- nation up to tonight from the men who are held in prison at Progresso.
 Telegrams were sent Friday night and this morning but no replies came from the captain and his eight men. The firm believes the American vice consul is taking steps to secure the release of the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
SHOT SLEEPING GIRL.
Boarding House Tragedy Enacted in
 Chicago.

Chicago. Oct. ~2.-Refusal by Miss Phoebe Armstrong. 2S years old. to marry Charles L. Miller. a stationary engineer, aged 50 years. terminated to- day in a double tragedy in their board ing house, 519 Rush Street.
 Miller is believed to have shot Miss Armstrong dead and then committed suicide.
 Miss Armstrong, employed as cash fer for business firm. roomed on the first floor. Her admirer. who had been attentive for two years, had a room on the second. Miss Armstrong slept with her window open, and 1t is said by detectives that Miller. having stolen down a back stairway. entered the room by this means about a. m.
 The position of Miss Armstrong's body seemed to indicate she was shot as she slept Miller was fully clothed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
MONEY SAVING SPECIALS.
ROLAND GLADDEN.
 FREED BY A JURY

TaIladega. Oct. 2-tSpecial. )-Ro- land L. Gladden. was acquitted of the charge of murder this afternoon, after a trial lasting four days.
 The-jur was out for about an hour.
 Gladden. was a very well known and connected stockman and farmer. He killed Judge" Milan, a white man. several months ago.
 The case was stubbornly fought and tn ere was much difficulty in securing a furV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
POLICE CHIEF MAKES REPORT Work of Department for | Year. ASKS FOR MANY THINGS More Men Declared Necessary to
 Protect the City. Record of Arrests Made ana Money Tn Fines ColIected-some Facts
 About the LScal
 Offenders.
 /

The report of Chief of Police Taylor was yesterday placed in the hands of Mayor Teague. He makes a number of suggestions for the betterment of the force. AAttention Is called to the need for more men on the patrol force and in xhe mounted force. The Chief calls attention to the fact that the mounted force consists of but four men. two for the district east of Court Street and two west of Court Street.
 The. need of additional boxes for the Gamewell Alarm System fs pointed out and twenty more boxes are asked for. If granted, the new boxes will be To- cated in the residence district. In fact.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
WEEK OF PRAYER.
Program, Arranged for Dexter Avenue
 N. D. Home Mission Society.

Program Arranged for Dexter Avenue
 N. D. Home Mission Society.
 The following Is the program for the Week of Prayer. October to 10. at the Dexter Avenue Methodist Episco- nal Church Home Mission Society:
 General Topic-Christian Education Monday, October 4--Subiect: The Consecrated Life. Leader. Mrs. T. D. Curbow.
 Tuesday, October 5--Sub1ect. Onr Mounta Schools. Leader. Miss May belle Marshall.
 Wednesday. October e-Subject: Our Educational Work for Foreigners. Leader. Mrs. D. J. Dunn.
 Thursday, October 7--Subtect: Edu- cation in Rescue and Preventive Work Leader. Mrs. !. B. Chatheld.
 Friday, October S--SubJect: Par sonages, Supplies and Local Work. Leader. Mrs. J. B. Evans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
r. A. palen Rnnkrupt.

New York. Oct. 2.-Frank A. Paien. who describes himself as salesman residing in Kingston. N. Y.. today filed in the United States District Court n Voluntary petition in bankruptcy in which he gives liabilities of $304.SS2. with no assets. He owes the Conner cial Trust Company of New York $1lS,7l9 on three notes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
NOTICE OF SALE.

Notice Is hereby given that will proceed to sell at public auction at the Basin on Court Square in the City and County of "wednesday the 18th day of October. 1909, at twelve o'clock to the highest and best bid- der for cash, one bay mare, belonging to one A. M. Buckley. of Rogers, Arkansas, to sat- isfy me for claim for boarding. and train ing and developing said mare for the track. and also for the payment of this advertise- ment and the expenses of this sale.l
 This the End day of October 1909.
 W. R. GALLOWAY, Octs3-10 Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
p-o..cu,.d nv suffragettes.

London, oct. 2-Writs have been is- sued against Home Secretary Glad stone and the prison officials of Bir' mingham in connection with an as- sault for the forcible feeding with stomach pump last week of number of suffragettes who persisted in going on a hunger strike" while in jail The suffragette leaders contend that forcible feeding is Illegal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
rrinI in Continued.

John Barclay. who conducts store at High and Smythe Streets. was ar. rested yesterday morning charged with selling uouor in violation of the pro- intuition law. Ills hearing was set for yesterday afternoon. bat when called. was continued until October s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
Beautify Home. Buy pictures.
 Visit Treaslar's.
Arre.t Alleged Murderer.

Birmingham. Oct. 2-tSpecial. b. John Cook. a negro. wanted at Talla- dega on a charge of murder. was ar rested last night at Ensfey. near here and this morning was turned over to an officer from Talladesa and taken back to that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

he burden of the report h the weak iess of the police protection afforded the residence portions ot Montgomery.
 A request is made for further strengthening of the detective force of the city. The Chief suggests that a Chief of Detectives be appointed over the Department, and that five addition al men be assigned for that class of police work.
 The urgent need of a new city prisou Is brought to the attention of the City Fathers, as is the need of city stock ade for prisoners working out fines. The report contains a detailed state- ment of arrests made and fines coiiect- ed and the moneys collected from all sources during the fiscal year ending September 30.
 A summary of the statement Is as follows:
 Number of arrests made of white
 people ...... ....'i'sas Number of negroes arrested 3,sos Total. =. .5.7Gs
 The nationalities of the arrested per. sons are:
 Americans ...l... =. .5.542 Other nationalities ..... ... .......224
 Among the foreigners arrested. the Creeks rank highest with twenty seven.
 Cubans and Roumaniuns would ap- pear to have been the most law-abiding residents as of those hationalities but one each was arrested during the year.
 The money received by the Police De- partment during the year is given as follows
 Total fines collected M.... s15,544.46 Money received from Hen-
 derson's farm .. ... ...... 2.sss.57 Money received from Hun
 ter's farm =. ..... .. 1,e0s.77 Pound fees collected .. .... 286.50 Received for hauling dead Stock .s....ss o.oV
 Total ... ..... .... .$20, ,455.1o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
FOUND DEAD IN BED.

well Known Farmer of Tallapoosn
 Dies Suddenly.
 Dadevi1le. Sept. 2--(Specia1.)-Mr Dan Prather, well known farmer re- siding ten miles north of Dadeville. was found dead in his room yesterday morning. The deceased was about 65 years old and had been in feeble health for several months.
 The case of the State vs. J. Fletcher Turner was continued by the State on account of the absence of several inn portant witnesses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
nexeIona Case of Lenroax.

Brownsville. Tex. Oct. "A Mexican alien was deported by the local immi- grafton officias today who found that he was suffering from well developed case of leprosy. The Mexican came here from Matamoras and was returned to that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

My! My! somebody is going to get tremendous bargain when the second hand pianos from the Tuskegee College are sold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
TALLAPOOSA COUNTY
 LAWYER IS ON TRIAL

Dadeville. Oct. 2-(SpeciaD--Ma Peters. an attorney of Alexander City. faced disbarment proceedings in the Circuit Court here today.
 It will be remembered that Peters was tried at the last term of court on an indictment charging him with send ing threatening letters through the mail to W. Conine. a prominent busi- ness man of Camp Rill. and was found guilty.
 The Supreme Court granted e new trial.
 The disbarment proceedings grew out of this transaction. Peters Is repre- sented by Judge J. R. Tyson, of Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
LM. Rnrnes at snoudoun.

J, M, Barnes will preach at Snow doun Sunday the 3rd of october. at II o,clock and at night at 7:30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03
MUST WORK HARD.

'Tf Auburn expects victory in her game with Vanderbilt. the men must work as they have never worked before this sea- aon." said Reynolds Tichenor. the former All-Southern quar- ter-back, who refereed the game between Auburn and Howard yesterday.
 "A team cannot work on last season's reputation. Better class than exhibited yesterday must be shown. if season of Vic- tory Is desired"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

BUY YOUR FLOWERS
 From
 S. B. STERN & Go. Exchange Drug Store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-10-03

We will send an expert to your house to price your work and then we have experts to handle 1t after we get 1t.
 French Dry Cleaning Co. 203 Dexter. (2t.l Phone 113.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-14
GEORGE GouLD'S DAUGHTER
"CuTS A BIG SWATH."

New York, Jan. 11.-Wearing a stun
ming gown OF American Beauty satin,
modelled on Grecian lines, Miss Mario
RE Gould, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
George J. Gould. made her debut In
New York society last night. The din
ner and dance. given at the Hotel Pla-
"a, where the GOulds have apartments
fer the winter pending the completion
OF their new Fifth avenue home, is
said by members of the 400" to be
the achievement OF the new plane Of
magnificent entertaining set by the
younger social set this season. 1t is
said to outshine ever the famous Brad
ley-Martin affair.
Miss Gould was the subject OF much
interest. Her soft dark hair was worn
in GreCian style, with q single hmeri-
can Beauty rosebud tucked in q low
.oiffure Il bit to n side. Mrs. Geo.
Gould wore Il handsome gown OF white
satin. with a collar of pearls studded
with diamonds.
The entire floor of the Plaza was
turned into n bower. Of beauty for the
affair. The elabOUate floral scheme.
with foliage OF palms and pottcd plants.
presented II picture like an English
garden purity.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-14
MARRIED ON THE NEW
ETHICAL CULTURE PLAN

New York, jan. 13.-University Set
Element house, in Rivington street, of
which President Roosevelt's protege,
James b. Reynolds, used to be chief,
was literally agog with animated dis
cussion today over the announcement
that Professor James H. Hamilton,
head worker. and Miss Eta Brodski,
another Of the workers, had become
man and wife on the ethical culture
sooiety's plans without exchanging
vows or obligations.
The announcement was confirmed by
DR.. John l.. Elliott. assistant leader of
the society OF ethical culture, who said:
Yes, / married the couple. There is
nothing wild, though, about the cere-
mony. 1t Is perfectly simple and legal.
Before l pronounced them man and
wife / made a short address pertaining
to married relations and all they call for
from the parties concerned. After this
formaility, If such you call it, the ring
was exchanged. They then clasped
hands and a nuptial kill was given.
Thereupon L pronounced them man and
wife, and such they We're"
The wedding took place at the home
of Rev. DIR. Elliott, who is prominent
I'm the work of the Hudson guild.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-14
ENGLISH CRITIC CALLS OUR
EDUCATION "RuBBlSH.s

New York, Jan. 9.-Harold Z. COrst.
whose brother. Sir Eldon Corst, succeeded
Lord Cromer as British agent in Egypt
and whose father, the Rt. Hon. Sir John
Eldon Corst, was twice minister for edu-
cation in conservative cabinets, is un-
English just to the extent that he believes
America will take on with his new idea
about one generation before his homo
land, and he is here to let America get a
start on old England IL 1t wants to.
The idea Is that all education taught by
modern systems in Anglo-Saxon lands
and some others Is bosh and rubbish. Mr..
Corst knows this idea is revolutionary.
but he is going to begin demonstrating
this idea to America OF January u, when
he is to lecture under the auspices OF the
League Of Political Education In Berkeley
lyceum. In an interview today he said:
Both English and American schemes
of education destroy or suppress the ini-
tiative imagination and faculties for OBJ
s%ervation. They destroy thirst for know-
edge. everybody being brought up under
the old time system OF examining the
head full with rubbish.
Now. you folks over here In America
do not suffer from this hidebound system
as we do because you are not-because
you are not so civilized. All, wait there,
wait a minute. L don't mean just that.
What l should say is that you are still in
a young country and haven't reached this
impasse ancient S~taleneSS that we have
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-14
EXPLOSION KILLS
SCORE OF MINERS

DuQuoin, Ill, Jan. ia disastrous
IA explosion, in which % men lost
their lives, occurred early yesterday
morning In Joseph Letters famous COL
liery at Zeigler. A spark from a trolley
pole OF an electric motor coming in
contact with a pocket or gas is as
signed as the cause OF the explosion.
Mr.. Letter personally conducted the
first relief party that descended into
the mine to recover the dead bodies.
The lone survivor OF the explosion
was an italian youth, who escaped I'M
harmed.
An expert, who had been experiment
ing with the gases in the mines at
Ieigler, left Wednesday confident that
he had placed the mine in safe condl-
ton to be operated.
Mrs. Letter was al the mouth OF the
mine with her husband aiding in quiet
ing the widows and orphans who
crowded about the mine. .'
The mine was put in operation in
1903, and soon after labor troubles be-
gan. In April, 1905, an explosion in the
mine killed 81 men. r.. .'... pa.
The Bon Homme County independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1904-1913, 1909-01-14
JUDGE N AFRAID TO
EGO HOME IN THE DARK"

Washington, Jan. 13.-Daniel Thew
Wright, who handed down the decision
sending Gompers, Mitchell and Nor
rison to Jail, is a much disgust
ed man. Judge Wright isn't afraid
OF anything in particular, being a ply
steal giant, with q fist like a ham and
a Jaw like a steel bear trap. Blu after
he had delivered his famous opinion
the police department sent some Off =
GERS to guard his house. 1t made
him tired. .
Then letters began to come to him,
some Of them threatening in tone. He
still declined to scare One man wrote
IT will be there in five days and then
all will be over"
Judge Wright has been urged to turn
the threatening letters over to the pos
tai authorities, but declined. He re-
fuses to have an escort, remarking that
he isn't afraid to go home in the
dark. It's sort of depressing, of
course" he added, ito read a bunch OF
letters every day telling how many
days you have to live and by what
process the end will come; but l am
declining to be measured for a cof-
fin" H...