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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
A B1RrHDAY REGULARITY.

A Montgomery woman tells the follow ing interesting story:
 Ut was" she says, "the birthday of a certain Montgomery woman not long ago and 1t chanced that she was invited out to tea that evening by friend. In fact the tea was given in compliment to her. No one knew of the interesting anniver- mined to make the fact known at the supper table and claim the gathering as her birthday party.
 But the best laid schemes of mice and men are similar sometimes to those of women. In the midst of the supper, when every one was talking and feeling amia- ble toward his neighbor. the woman with the birthday cleared her throat prepara- tory for the announcement Then. before she could get the words out, gentleman looked up and spoke
 Do you know said he to nobody in particular that today Is my birthday ?' ,
 The woman laid down her fork
 'It Is not she said. It is mine.'"
 Tt was not very polite and the man was a minister But he was one of those dear, delightful individuals who forgive things before they happen and he only laughed.
 {" We'll he replied. we shall divide the honors.'"
 "Of course there were many exclama- tions and felicitations and all the nice things that are usually spoken on birth days. and the double incident served to make the occasion even more cheerful than before.
 Then 1t remained for man to make a disagreeable discovery. It was after the company had separated and had returned to their homes.
 "I noticed said he to the woman. "a peculIarity about that birthday business. It was like the play of Hamlet with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
SOPHIA BIBB ROOM.
The Work Done for It by Two Ladi

The Work Done for It by Two Ladies.
 An entertainment given at Highland Park Thursday night completed a series that have been conducted by Mrs. Frank Fillmore and Mrs. Frank Taylor for the benefit of the Sophia Bibb room at the Confederate Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek.
 Mrs Elmore and Mrs. Taylor have been working for this room with all their en- ergies for some time and with good re- suits.
 The amount necessary for the purchase money has now been completed. The added furnishings of the room which this mercy pays for include shades for four windows. a bureau. washstand and rock ing chair. Mrs. Fillmore and Ms. Taylor have worked zealously through the sum- mer to add these comforts for the old soldiers at Mountain Creek -..
 Colonel Falkner has inspired the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy with enthusiasm in this particular branch of work, and they are responding nobly to the present needs of the old Confederates who once were in a far different position when fighting for the Confectionery.
 Two more houses at the Home have been recently completed. and the main building Is nearing the stage when the corner stone will be laid with appropri- ate ceremonies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Branch. ?, of the I. s. s.. Greenvule, Ala. has. in connection with it's free library, quite collection of magazines and pa- pers which have been read by its friends and patrons and now they wish to send same to others less fortunate.
 In Georgia Good Samaritan made call for magazines for distribution among the mountaineers. The plan was very successful. The railroads gave free transportation to all packages of reading matter so sent. Why should Alabama be behind hand? If some one in Montgomery would interest themselves enough to make call for magazines for distribution in Alabama. I am sure there would be much good literature ''unearthed' from attics and store rooms and a flood of sunshine could be sent into the homes of the mountaineers of Alabama.
 We will send to any one interested box of nice magazines (not all new. of course), ready for distribution, express prepaid We have some school books not in current use but of value to the boy or girl who' otherwise cannot receive an dducation. We will give these to any one who will apply for them.
 Mrs. Robert A. Beeland, Sec. Magnolia Branch, 2. of I. s. S.,
 Greenville, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
woMAN's DEPARTMENT
 ALABAMA STATE FAIR.

Mrs. John B. Reid of Birmingham. SUI perintendent of the women's department of the State Fair. is doing all in her pow CT to interest the literary women of Ala bama in the department. She has offered s5 for the best calendar issued for the ensuing years study. Mrs Reid is en- deavoring to create a woman's depart ment worthy of Alabama and she asks the cooperation of the women of the State. She writes with much satisfac- ton as to the outlook. We" she says, "are thoroughly organized and have great expectations for our approaching fair"
 There is much to be done and little time in which to do it, so Alabama wo- men should look to it that they give Mrs. Reid all the assistance in their power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
JOHN W. GATES TO BLAME.
Father Who Named Son for Magnate Does Not Know what "W." Means.

 New York Times.
 A failure of John W. Gates to answer a letter has caused embarrassment in the home of a reporter for one of the after noon papers. This reporter recently se- cured an exclusive interview with the steel magnate. and as a reward his sal ary was raised. Gleefully he went home and told his wife. who on the same day added to his good fortune by presenting him with a nine-pound boy.
 We will name the bsby after Mir. Gates" declared the reporter. and it was SO ordered
 Then the reporter wrote to MT. Gates. explained the circumstances and impa- tiently waited for the answer that, MT. Gates would send. He and his wife even made estimates on the amount of the ex- pected check and planned how to invest the money.
 But neither the letter nor check came and now the reporter says: q have nam ed the baby John W. Gates and 1 have no.idea what the w! stands for; don't know whether MT. Gates middle name is William. Wesley, Walter, Whiskers, Watermelon or Warwhoop, and. of course, don't know what my own baby's name fS,t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

great difficulty, he finally got him on his feet, and, recognizing him as a neighbor, said in a disgusted tone:
 Well, Miller, l suppose as you are too drunk to walk. will have to carry you home. I don't object to carrying you, but don't like to carry that load of whisky you have in you."
 That is all rlght. MT. Bruce" said the weary one: you carry me. and I will carry the whisky"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
o < <%%%% % Q < & SOCIAL AFFAIRS. .& < Q e<<<<+<<< <<e SOCIAL OUTLOOK FOR
 COMING SEASON

Society Is somewhat at sea and finds it difficult to get its bearings. Things are looking a little misty. There are no notably important private functions as yet on the calendar; no high contract ing parties have declared themselves. and the prospective debutantes are keep ing quiet a little longer. However, the latter will soon enter upon the arena with flourish in all her youth beauty and enthusiasm. bringing with her new and vigorous blood into the veins of society.
 What would society do or be without the debutante? V
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
SOCIETY NO CONSEQUENCE
 ON ELECTION NIGHT.

Hamlet left out. You failed to tell how old you were
 "Men always think they are sly, but the woman replied very sweetly:
 "sDid not? wonder how came 10 forget 1t? And since I come to think or it my companion in birthdays forgot n too, -4al4AasA A0I
 MAGAZINES TO GIVE AWAY.
 Greenviile. Sept. 6.-The magnolia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
What Cakewalk Really Is.

By the time of the Louisiana purchase, the negroes, especially those of the inte- rior had lost all recollection of Africa. and with the failure of the mothers to teach their children even a few words of their, old speech that tie disappeared. Being an initiative race. they soon learn ed to adopt the songs. dances and cus- toms of their masters applicable to their conditions. For example the "cake walk" is but grotesque variation of the state ly minuet of long ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

The lectures to be given to the ladies in McDonald's Opera House. Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday at o'clock, will be illustrated. The speakers theory that beauty and happiness are lue to good health, will be proven to you conclusively Lectures are free and every lady should be there adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Jewelry Fished Up After two Years Orlando Fla Disnatch to Florida


 Times Union.
 Two years ago E. A. Richards, of this overheard while on fishing excursion on the east coast. He accepted the loss with regrets, as he prized the charm and chain. Last week a fishing party was working over the same ground when one of them hooked and landed the lost charm and chain. As MT. Richards name and address were engraved on the charm, the lucky man immediately forwarded 1t to him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Drunk Carried the Load.

New York Times.
 MT. Bruce, a prominent prohibitionist, residing in Syracuse. was on his way home one cold night, when he found a man lying on the sidewalk in drunken etupor and in imminent danger of being frozen to death. Arousing him with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
NOTICE ALABAMA WOMEN.

Birmingham, Sept. (. The Alabama Fair Association offers to any literary club composed of ladies re- siding in Alabama s for the best calen-
 Mrs. J. B. Reid, Superintendent Woman's Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
READY FOR FALL AND WINTER
 ORDERS

Nowhere in Montgomery can be found a handsomer line of Fall and Winter Suitings than at IA Dexter Avenue Suits faultlessly made in the latest styles and perfect in fit. Prices reasonable
 adv. W. M. Gilkey, Agent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

"NETTLEToN's FALL STYLES"
 The prettiest and finest mems Shoes made. Tn all the different feathers, $500 to 5000 per pair.
 Bullock G Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

full work in women's organizations. When a woman does fine thing" she is apt to spend the rest of her life guard ing it to protect it from being accredited to others,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

A man bets on reason and loses, a wo- man doesn't bet on instinct but she wins with 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
NOTICE ORDER EASTER STAR.

Regular meeting of Elizabeth Arm strong Chapter, No 10. o. k. S., win be held at Masonic Temple Monday. Septem- Der 8, at SD. m. By order W. M.
 Ellen M Austin,
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Large Pineapples and delicious fresh fish today.
 Morris 6 Stuckey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Alabama Polytechnic Institute Loan Scholarship awarded Sept. 15. Send age, statement of education and references to W. O. Scroggs, Secy.
 -2t Alumni Assn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

We are bksased % onnox,scs that Mrs. Levy has returned and hsv voo'sss sOiH 6e opened Monday. sUhere she sUiH 6s bIeased to see her cs4f0nseyS.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21

of which are about 10x12 feet. Adjoining
the wash room are toilet and bath rooms
for the use of the girls The rear en-
trance on the south side of the west wing
is reached by way of piazza IS feet in
length by ~ feet wide.
On the second floor there are rooms for
q girls, a hospital room and rooms for
matron, housekeeper and teachers. There
are fireplaces in the hospital, matron's
and housekeeper's rooms. There are also
bath and toilet rooms for officers on this
floor.
On the third floor there are three fin
ished rooms for use when occasion de-
mands. The west wing on this floor is
open attic and contains a large water
tank which is supplied from the reservoic
of the institution by means of the gaso-
line power plant installed some years
ago.
A foul air chamber is also located in the
attic. A ventilator in each room connects
with one main duct running the entire
length of each wing, these ducts opening
into the large chamber where a steam
| radiator is located. The foul air Is
drawn by the heat from the rooms be.
low and in this way an almost perfect
system of ventilation can be maintained
President Andrew Halves of Stroudwa-
ter, Mrs. G. w. Martin of Augusta and
Charles II. Dudley of this city, have act
ed as a building committee and to their
direct supervision as well the careful
work of Inspector j. w. Church are due
the satisfactory results which have been
attained in every way. AS a matter of
fact the specifications were infinitely con-
sidered so that the incidentals outside of
the contract work amounts to the small
sum of 500
The new furnishings will be in readiness
very soon that the building will be
occupied on or before the first of August
There are now about Go girls at the insti-
tuition and considering that each of the
two available buildings have a capacity
of 2S, it will be seen that there is a lack
of accommodations and much overcrowd
in
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
GAME FORFEITED.
Manager Berran Takes Journal Team
from the Field.

The Journal team lost its first
game. Saturday, being defeated by the
Cushnoc Paper cos. team. The game
ended before the ninth inning was at
an end, dispute arising over u de-
cision. The Cushnocs had big lead,
but toward the close the Journals raj
lied and by heavy batting drove IN
three scores. The umpire called b2lk
c. Mccormick. who was on first. failed
to take second before the ball had
been returned to the pitcher. Later
he attempted to take the base, was
tagged and was called out by the UNI
pire. After some little disputing over
the decision the Journal team was
taken from the field, forfeiting the
game, . to 0. the score up to this time
being 16 to II.
Among the features of the game were
the hitting of Kimball and II. Martin
and the home run of Parquette. Both
pitchers We're batted freely, but the
support of French had much to do
with the result.
The following is the detailed score:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
Outlet N otcs.

Herbert Fish and family are passing
a week at the Douglass cottage, Farr' 5
Cove.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. C. Coombs and FAM
ily have returned from a weeks so
journ at Kumfort Kabin, Fairs Cove.
Messrs. Snow and Dearborn of Au-
gusta, have just completed a modern
FRENCH,PROP. cottage, the "Hesperus,"
on Emery's shore.
Joseph Emery of the Lake House, has
been confined to his room for few
days-the result of a severe strain to
his back.
II. A. Cole returned, yesterday, from
a weeks outing at Fairs Cove.
Postmaster d. X. Jewell and family
have returned from a weeks outing at
F. Z. Woods cottage.
Among the guests at n. u. Pink
hams Lakeview Inn are NJ. L. Butler
of Newton Center, F. A. Blake, III. M.
Farmer. NJ Robinson, Mrs. Spencer and
daughter, Mrs. Dean, Louis II. Perley,
Mrs ]. Miller and Miss Wells. all OF
Boston. Mr. Pinkham has number
of rooms engaged for August.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
Baseball Notes.

Waddel struck out Sc men in six games.
Freeman leads the American League IN
extra bases.
Waddcl landed u out of 10 games III
the California League, and is doing even
| better in the American.
Halligan leads the Eastern in doubles
as well as in batting. Cassidy of Provi-
dence, is a close second.
Umpire Connolly says that Wilson has
q most deceptive break to his ball. and
is the coolest pitcher for a yOungster
that he ever saw.
Baseball has been played in the Philip
pines and in China by the American
troops. and now the Canadians have in
troduced it into South Africa.
McPhee has quit the game for good. He
carries with him the best wishes Of a
host VINO have followed his clean and ex-
cellent record for many years.
The Providence Telegram says that Nat
tress. who does short for the Bisons, was
pirated from Columbus and is about as
fast in the field or at the bat as any
other man who has ever played the posi-
tion in the league.
New York Mail and Express:-The ban
ners hang upon the outer walls Of the
Polo grounds There is gladness in the
grand stand and the sun shines bright
upon the bleachers. For "Mugsy" Nc
Graw is coming to town.
Pittenger has held opponents down to
Donovan of Brooklyn has held onnonents
down once each to one and two hits, and
twice each to three and four hits, while
Dom Newton has held opponents down
once to two hits. twice each to three anu
four hits, and four times to five hits.
1t is mystery to many how the minor
leagues. which are at war in the West,
can i've with the small attendance re-
ported at their games and paying the
high salaries most of the clubs are pay
ing. writes Cy Sanborn in the Chicago
Tribune. So bitter is the rivalry between
the American Association and the West
ern League that both organizations have
gone way beyond their depths in the mat
ter of salaries. Only recently the Mime
apolis club borrowed Pitcher Jack Katoll
from Comiskey at a figure per month
which would have staggered any of the
old Western League magnates OF five
years ago, and the attendance is only
Slightly better now than then.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
Republican Caucus, July "a.

The Republican caucus for the choice
of a candidate for representative to
the Legislature, will be held at City
hall from 4 to s o'clock in the after
noon, next Thursday. The ward
check lists will be used, and four hours
should be ample time for all Republi-
cans to express their sentiments by
means of the ballot. The entire Re
publican vote should be brought out
for reasons which are obvious. For
some years there has practically been
no opposition to the Republican
ticket, SO far other political influ-
ences have been concerned, and the
only contest, if any, has necessarily
centered in the Republican primaries.
These caucuses, regularly and legally
called by the city committee have for
the most part not been representative
gatherings, considering the matter in
point of actual attendance, although no
fault or blame is to be attached to the
committee in the performance of
their duties. While there has been
evidence of good harmony in
these caucuses, candidates have
only occasionally been nominated
by ballot and the ward check lists,
have rarely been used in connection
herewith. A prominent citizen re-
marks that 'inasmuch as the eau
cuses for the selection of nominees are
essentially final, with regard to local
politics, the use of the check list is to
be favored, for the benefit of voters
generally, many of whom," he
averred. have not at all times taken
kindly to the reclamation plan of vot-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
new ERSK|NE HALL
At Industrial School for Girls
at HaIIOWelI.
A Fine Building, Well Built and Con-
venientIy Equipped.
Will at Once Be Furnished and Ready
for Use in August.

The new Erskine hall at the Maine In
dustrial School for Girls, which is now
completed and ready for occupancy ds
soon as the furnishings plans are brought
about. is one of the best buildings for Inc
purpose to be found in the land.
The architects, j. Thissell & Son of
Clinton, Mass, made very complete draw
ings and specifications for the proposed
building, last March. these plans being
bought outright and placed in the hands
of John w. Church, who was appointed
inspector by the board of trustees.
The former Erskinc hall was destroyed
by fire few years ago. and as the man
agement of the institution had passed In
to State control the Legislature was APP
preached by the trustees for an appro-
priation which would enable the erection
Of modern building similar to the others
which have been built within recent years
This appropriation was allowed and with
the available insurance fund, constituted
an aggregate of about $4,000. which was
the estimated cost OF the building.
Erskine hall faces the east and occu-
pies a commanding position about mid
way between Baker and Flagg-Dummer
halls. 1t is similar in architecture and
appearance to Baker hall. The building
is in three wings having frontage of 80
feet and total depth east and west of
81 feet There are double piazzas 9x25 feet
on the front of the building, where the
main entrance is located.
Entering the hail. the reception room
is at the left and the sewing and school
rooms at the right. The reception room
or parlor is 14x19 feet and opens by
means of double doors into the dining hail
which is ~. x32 feet. The trustees wisely
planned in this regard as the added room
will be of much service and convenience
on the occasion of social gatherings and
entertainments when a miaiature stage
could be erected at the south end of the
hall.
The school room, 2ix25 feet, has accom-
modations for 80 girls and is fitted with
modern conveniences, toilet rooms, etc.
This room will have hight from the north
and west.
The sewing room is 21x2f,a feet and in
addition to. the usual furnishings is fur
nished with neat closets and lockers.
The kitchen IS modern in all of its APP
pointments. being 1fxs feet in size and
adjoins the ironing and wash rooms, each
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-07-21
NEW DOCTORS FOR MAINE.
A List of Those Who Passed the Ex-
aminations, Last Week.

The following persons passed a sat
iSfactory examination before the Board
of Registration of Medicine, in Port
land, last week, and were registered as
physicians and surgeons. The resi-
dence and the institution from which
each graduated is given.
John Howard Allen, Portland, Univ.
of Penn.
Willard Asa Bates. Augusta, Dart
mouth.
Tufts medical school.
Maurice OZro Brown, East Dover,
Baltimore Med. Col.
Sidney r. Carsley, New Portland,
Univ. of Vermont.
Henry F. Collins. Franklin, Column
bian Med. School, Wash, D. c.
Rowland Cox, Jr., New York City,
Col. of PLY. and Surg. n. Y.
Donald Brett Cragin, Pennington,
Harvard Med. School.
Hugh Francis Dolan, Bangor, Univ.
of Vermont.
Franklin A. Ferguson, Boston, Mass,
Boston Univ. School of Med.
Walter II. Flanders, Melrose, Mass,
Harvard Univ. school of Med.
Joseph l.. Gagnon, Lewiston, Laval
Univ. Mont.
Norman John Gehring, Bethel, ,Ied.
school of Maine.
Everett V. Hardwick, Auburn, Har-
ward Med. School.
George Stephen Hatch, Boston,
Mass, Med. Opt Univ. of Mich.
Leonard f. Hatch, Lynn, Mass, Med
Opt. Univ. of Mich.
Henry Hawkins, Bangor, Univ. OF
Penn.
George l.. Hilton, Bangor, Col. of
Ply. and Surg. Baltimore.
Richard Z. Leader, Lewiston, Medical
school of Maine.
Mary f. Mcleod, st. John, N. B.,
Northwestern Univ. Chicago
George b. Mitchell, Kane, Penn,
Hahnemann Med. Col. and Hosp. Phil.
Alden r. Newhall, Lynn, Mass.
Dartmouth Med. Col.
Laura Fellows Noyes, Boston, Mass,
Col. of PLY. and Surgeons, Bost.
Ernest S. Osborn, w. Rochester.
Tufts Med. school.
Edwin +. Pierce, Lewiston, Col. OF
PLY. and Surg. Columbia L.
Univ of Penn.
Richard Henry Stubs. Strong, Har-
ward Med. school
Herbert Ieonel Taylor, Portsmouth,
y. H, Jefferson Med. Col. Phila-
Alba Gustavus Walker, Boston,
Mass, Col. of PLY. and Surg Boston
Russell d. Walton, Orono, Col. Ply.
and Surg. Baltimore, Nd.
Herbert b. Wilcox, New York City,
Col. of PLY. and Surg. N. Y.
Also Louise F. Bishop of New York,
was registered in reciprocity with the
state of New Jersey without eXamIni-
ticn and the certificate Of George w.
Carroll Of Bethel, was revoked.
Usually there are 20 or 30 or even
more graduates of the Maine Medl-
cal School to take these examinations
but owing to the lengtheninS of the
course from three years to four there
was no graduating class from that in
stitution, this year.