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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
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New York.
A POWERFUL SERMON.
In a Letter from a Prisoner to His
 Son

Son
 Wm. Mathis was recently convicted in Oxford, Miss, of murder. From prison he writes to his son as follows:
 1t is with a heart full of sadness that I write you this from the county jail. where l am now confined. l am in an iron cell eight by sixteen feet. where l am kept day and night. Everything In the room is q stove, an iron bedStead. a hard mattress and some blankets. If you live to be old enough. l want you to visit the place where your fatner spent his last days, and let my fate be lesson to you. My cell is the second one on the right. As you look in, 1 hope that you Will realize that right here 1 spent many an hour of fear and anguish on account of your welfare. Many a time l have hugged you to my breast. and while l loved you with all the tender affection that d father can feel for his baby, 1 had rather you had died in ln- fancy than to follow the life l have led. One thing that is the earnest wish of your loving father Is that you do right in all things from the time you are old enough to Know right from wrong. Love and obey your kind mother and try to be a comfort to her, and make up for the trouble 1 have caused her. Your life will be just what you make 1t. You can make 1t success or a failure. You will find that people will watch you closely on account of the way that your father has done. But you will get credit when you do right, and condemnation when you do wrong.
 You will meet with evil temptations. but never submit to the first temptation to do wrong. Be industrious and econom- teal: love and fear God. and success will crown your efforts. Remember that poverty does not degrade you or make you unhappy. Nothing will degrade but sin. The wages of sin Is death. Above all never touch whiskey or any strong drink. Never think you can take one drink without it harmIng you. Every drunkard has seen the time when he could let drink alone. Intemperance has ruined more men than every other evil in the world. When whiskey gets the advantage of 8 man. he is fit for no business or position in life. All the de- mons of hell combined could not con- trive or invent anything that would be a worse curse to humanity and work for Satan as whskey. And I want to say here that women could put whiskey and drinking down if they tried.
 When l was young my life was prom ising. ] was the idol of my parents. and was well thought of by everybody There was nothing to keep me from growing up a good man but l learned 10 love whiskey. At first l would only take a social drink with friends but l kept on taking it until the appetite grew on me, and l could not stop. It led me to where I am now. Never touch it, my boy. Remember your fathers warning and grow up d good man. Forgive mV the wrong l have done you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

SBPIE G. Men little understand the thrills of shop ping when they make fun of us for
 Well, then, to return to my subject. I wanted two waists, one dark and one light for semidress occasions. At the first store thay showed me a smart little model which l thought would do very we'll for morning wear Unfortunately they only had two sizes left-36 and SS- and any of you women who are 34 tmy size) can easily see how much too big those waists were. While 1 was trying to determine what to do very tightly gloved paw clawed me on the arm and raucous voice exclaimed: "Why, dear me! Why. dear me!'' I looked into the eyes of ,the woman of all others whom I desired to meet. Since l saw her last. more than year ago. she has been through all the horors of divorce court, with sensational trial in which her repartee figured brilliantly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

the sleeves are tucked crosswlse, and the front of the bodice is laid in per pendicular clusters of three.
 The odd thing is the trimming. This consists of wide, wavy bands of nous seline laid in tiny pin tucks and outlined by pointed bands of white taffeta em- broidered with French knots of pale blue silk. This trimming goes across the bust and also appears low down on the sleeves and at the base of the tucked collar. A little butterfly sbow of the white mousse. line edged with valenciennes Is tackled sIightly to the left of the center of the collar From the fact that both my waists are decorated with French knots you may guess that this style of trim
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
Library BUiidinq.

Free Public Library Building in the City ol Montgomery, Ala. will be received until l2 o'clock noon of January Fist, eo2. addressed to MT. Frank Lockwood, Montgomery. Ala
 All proposals must be accompanied by a certified check for $500, made payable to Mfr. Alex Rice Treasurer, to be forfeited should the bidder fail to enter into contract should his bid be accepted.
 The Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept any pro pcsals deemed by them to be for the best Interest of the Library Association.
 bond furnished by a surety company ac- eeptable to the board in the sum of Sl6, 900 will be required of the successful bidder.
 Plans and specifications may be obtained Of nfr Frank Lockwood. Architect. Montgomery, Ala FLARES COLEMAN,
 President Montgomery Library Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
[ THE MODES GEsAs.sesSNeEeN<N
 SMALL 7 TALK

ming is very fashionable. It is certainly very easy to do, and there is no reason why any woman should not have this dainty touch on her costume.
 There was another blouse which I should have bought had the colorings been becoming to me. It was of Per sian liberty satin, very fashionable material. let me tell you. It opened over a full front of accordeon plaited white chiffon. On each side of this front were white chiffon. On each side of this front wero white taffeta scallops embroidered by hand in black silk. A bit of embrpid- cry seems to be necessity on every smart waist just now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

m NleW, anu you're sure to happen upon it if you look long enough. That s why I think it's delightful to buy r c a d y m a d Q clothes. You run in and out of a score Of shops looking at every thing and having a great time. and by and by you come across the very thing you want. It s a clear
 case of love a. first sight. You know that you
 and it were made for each other, and you rejoice that you did not buy anything you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
A Self Satisfied Divorcee.

Of course she was delighted to clasp my hand again, and of course she brought the conversation around imnfe- diately to the subject of the trial Such a triumph for me, my dear." she ex- plained in none too gentle tones so that several saleswomen looked interested
 "I got 'steen thousand out of him and costs. Oh. l tell you what, l paralyzed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
,ConviCtS for Hire.

Bids will be received by the Board of Reve- nue of Montgomery County. Ala, until Mon day Jan. 25th, 1902, for the hire of all per- sons sentenced to hard labor for the county during the year 1902. Contractor will be required to take all persons sentenced, re- eardless of age, sex or condition, for their term of sentence. and one price for all. no classification. and comply with all laws govern the right to reject any or all bids.
 By order of the Board of Revenue of Mont gomery County.
 i'd C. A. ALLEN, Glerk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

Hgnl anu luSI- rous variation of beau de soie. The blouse is made without lining, which seems to be the proper wrinkle now. You see. these pale waists have to be cleaned ever so often, and it s much easier to do 1t if there no lin- ing. At any rate a good many of the more eXpen- siVe F r c n c h waists come that way. Mine, then. is made without lining and fast ems down the
 back with tiny
 white silk but tons. The collar,
 l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

the Jury. Dlu
 you see all the space they gave me in the news papers ?' At this point I thought it we'll to make q move. Good gra- cious." I exclaim- ed in feigned as- tonishment as my eyes rested on the clock. Twenty five minutes past 3. and I have an appointment with Maisie Bender at half past! I must say goodby. So glad to have met you: Do run in and tell me all about 1t when we both have time, won't you?'' And with that I made
 n-s Al
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
May uovs to Pay for "Nationizing'

Police Captain Chapman. who. in raid ing alleged gambling houses .s in il,,,t,5NS New York. has been smashing the turnt1re urn Ire, inc notorious The Allen, the proprietor of such a place. for $40 damgaes done in breaking in the doors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Peoples Cotton Factory, for the election Nof Board of Directors. will be held at the ofrice of Greii Brothers' Company on Jan eist, at 6 o'clock p. m. T. L. JONES.
 i'd Secretary and Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
Stockholders Meeting

FIRST NATIONAL BANK,
 Montgomery. Ala, Dec. Sth. 1901. The regular annual meeting of stockholders of the First National Bank of Montgomery will De held at It's banking rooms. in the City of Montgomery, on Tuesday. Jan. l4th. 1902, for the election of directors and for the trans action of such other business as may properly
 J. C. STAMFORD. aot Assistant Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
Stockholders Meetina

Notice is hereby given that the annual meet ing of the stockholders of the Home Building and Loan Association of Montgomery, Ala, will be held at the office of the association, 24 Commerce Street, on Tuesday. Jan 2tst, 1902 at 7:3o p. m. E. E. SIMPSON.
 President. J. T. ROBERTS
 Secretary and Treasurer. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
KATE CLYDE'S
SOCIETY.

The other day went on a blouse waist hunt. It's a great deal more exciting than one of the country club hunts. let me tell you. because with one ifs merely a question of ami seed and the imagination
 and with the other you have a real object
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
DiViDEND 40. 52 First National Bank Montgomery, Ala.

At the regular meeting of Directors held this day the usual semi-annual dividend of three per cent 6 p. c) was declared. payable on demand to stockholders of record at close of
 J. c. STAMFORD.
 Assistant Cashier. Dec. sIst. 1901. lot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Tailassee Falls Manufacturing Company will Dc held at the office of tho Company in the City of Montgomery on Wednesday. Jan. 22nd. 1902, at 2 o'clock noon. The election of Directors win be had and such other business as may legally come before said meeting.
 VIM. IL. MlCOU,
 Ef Secretary and Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
A Chic French Model.

Another blouse which hastened to buy is an altogether chic French model It is made of pale blue peau de cygne, a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12
SPECIAL NOTICES.
Stockholders Meeting

The annual meeting of stockholders of the Tailassee and Montgomery Railway Company will be held at the office of the company in the City of Montgomery, Ala, on Wednesday, Jan. 22nd. 1902, at 2 o'clock noon, for the election of Directors and such other business as may be brought before said meeting.
 \ VIM. H. MICOU. gt Secretary and Treasurer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

Cascade Restaurant.
 The hest the market affords served In first class style. Al Galatas. Prop.' op' Dosite The Advertiser ofhce. ao''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

Pullman ystbulod New York andN Washiu
 
 B G Montgm D c A Ala WYLY A Atlanta E IUTz M
 Presden tand General Nauaee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-12

St Daily, except Sunday. Sunday only Trains arrive at Montgomery 9:iO a m 6:3O D. m
 Pullman sleepers No. 5s between Mont. gofnery and Jacksonville. THREE SHIPS A WEEK FOR KEY WEST AND HAVANA. Lv. Port Tampa, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday lo:4S p. m. For further information address W. V. LIFSEY, Div Pass Agent.
 Montgomery.
 savannah. ca
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
DOVER MAGISTRATE GIVES
PLAINTIFF BIG VERDICT
specIal lo the nyenIng IournaI.

Dover Dec. AIN the Justice
OF the Peace Court today Robert
II. NanDyke recovered Judgment
for $500 and costs against H.
Ridgoly Harrington, son of the late
Richard Harrington of Dover. The
suit grew out Of a contract between
the above named parties for trolley
tics furnished By VanDylIo 90 Harring-
ton who had a contract with the Della
ware General Electric Railway Com
pany 20 furnish ties for the building
.of the road This is one of tho many
sniis that has grown ont of the Kent
county trolley companys effort 90 con
struci a line through Kent county
One of the best entertaining events
took place at Tho Baptist Church last
night when the Christmas entertain
mcnt was held The special feature
was the entertainment of the entire
audience seated i'm the church audi
torium by a gam0phone concert by
Telephone A telephone was connected
with the church and Mrs. Harry A.
Richardson's residence At the latter
place Mrs Richardson placed her large
eramaDhone near the telephone and
several selections were played which
were heard by the audience in the
church as distinctly as though the
eramaphone was in the auditorium.
it created great delight and astonish-
ment az the splendid telephone service
rendered hy the Peninsula Telephone
Company
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
RAILROADS
-,,'. BALTIMORE & Ono
RAILROAD.

Schedule in effect November II, 1901.
All trains illuminated with Pintsch
light
% Express trains.
Trains leave Wilmington, Delaware
Avenue Station, for
NEW YORK. week days, '526, '9.ss.
'lO52 a. m; fl219, +2.55, 1918 CRoyal Linn
ited), '6.27, .7.f2, 1852 p. m. Sundays,
90, +9.59, Fll.35 q. m; '255 f5.1S (Royal
Limltedl, +A42, tl0.52 p m.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, 1876, $50,
'649, 40, $500, '9.39, rl052, 1852 a. m. (;
.l2.l9 F255 800, f455 sis CRoyal Limited,
-d.2', 6,S5, l.42, ,l052 p. m Sundays, @5.26
~, $50, f9.39, 1888, f11.S5 a. m. +255, 800
SIS Royal Limited), 635, '742, $50. 1852
CHESTER. week days. $50, s6.45. z2O
-609 1888, Fl0.52, 1852 a. m; 300, fl55 635
90, -l052 p. m. Sundays. 720. $50, - 49,
lo5s, 'll.S5 a. m; 800, 6,S5, f7.42, s.56. '1O52
ATLANTIC cIFx. week days. .e45 a.
m; .l219. 455 and f5.1S p. m. (Royal Linn
iIieed.( Sundays, 40 a. m, '5.ls p. m.
CAPE MAY AND OCEAN CITY, week
DAYS, '6.45 a. m. t255 p. IN.
SEA s, Isle CIT CITY, week days. '6.45 a. m.
III BAALIiMoRE ~ M and WASHINGTON,
~ SO, t2.09, '34O, f454, 500 (Royal Linn
ited), 'S0l, '1O.14 p. m. Sundays, sl14.
,SOi 9O5 a. m; 'i2.56, 200, '8.4O. 5.s7, '6.20
! (hoyal Limited), fS01. f1014 p. m
BALTIMORE and way stations, week
days go a. m; S.l9 p m. Sundays, 9.O5
a. M; 5.37 p. m.
NEWARK, week days, '4.14, 655, 's.O4.
sll0l a. m; f1256, 319. t45i. 612. s8O1.
tl0l4 p. m. Sundays, 4.14, sS.O4 COS a. m
'l256 5.87. 7.32, fS.01, flO.14 p. m.
| PITTSBpRG, week days, sS.04 a. m.
.l.5i' .lol4i p. m. Sundays, 's.O4 q. m.
! CHICAGO, daily, "s.O4 a. m; $40 p. m.
! CINCINNATI and ST. LOUIS, s414 a.
m. al2.56, F10.14 p. m, daily.
slNGERL1, accommodation, week days,
ooo a. m; 3.l9, 6l2 p. m. Sundays, 9.05 a.
M; 537. 7.32 p m.
! lANDENBERG, week days, asa D. m.
| Leave Market street station for BalH-
| more, week days, $50 p. m.
I4ANDENBERB. week days, $40 a. m.
200, 30 p m. Sundays, $40 a. m. $50 p.
m
Leave Philadelphia for Wilmington,
week days, '335. $50, $780, fi026. 100 a.
m; Fl220 n.37. 215. sos f417, 500, IS 80
pfS, Otoyal Limited. 800, 630 f726 - 3S
l'll5' p. m. Sundays. 1886. s730. 500 II 0C
a m. fi220, ti3l, 1i5. s3OS. ass. IS As
| Qtoyal limitod), $50 'I26 '9.3S, 1890 p. m
Royal Limited is composed exclusive
lly of Pullman parlor Observation and
piuing Cars. No extra fare except reEu.
llar Pullman charge.
uelmarvia telephone l93.
Rates TO Western points lower than vis
any other line.
a. a. MILLER, Passenger Agent. Wn
mingtOn. Del
% 4 MARTIN Nan Of Pass Traffic
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
School piuidends Pad

Milford jan. 6.-The difficulty
between the Board of Education OF
Milford and the State Board of Edu-
cation which resulted last week in the
State Boards Withholding the dlvf-
dends Of the Milford and Harrington
schools. was practically removed to
day.
The reason that the appropriations
were held up by the State authorities
was because Milford and Harrington
vorc employing teachers i'm their
Schools who had not complied with the
state requirements by undergoing the
went before me county euperntend-
.cnts or authorized examiners Satw
aaL.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
MR.. EWART OBTAINS
His COMMISSION
spocIal 10 No Evening journal.

tNN IN NiAN NaNNNlNINA journal.
Dover. Jan. g. Saturday afternoon s..
Frank Ewart of tho Hockcssiu Union
Republican was appointed by Cover
nor Hunn Levy Court Commissioner
fCr New Castle county to succeed John
LTnn Nr Ewart arrived in Dover ON
.the noon train and was Immediately
cioe'ed with the Governor. who he
fore their separation appointed him
and signed hia commission. The
tnIou Republicans OF Kent county are
lnoil7ni today believing that they
have scored victory over the Regular
Republican party and make boasts of
lfhoir power with the Governor and his
lcanings ~ the matter Mr.. Ewart
lcf, Dover ON the 3.35 %. M. train for
! Milmlngton bearing his commission
with him. and was a happy man. He
IS spoken of I'm the highest terms by
ihe Union Republicans. who say that
tae appointment will prove sausfac
tory 70 every Cue by reason of Mr
/ Ewarts personal ,haracter and repn.
itetigH.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
LANDED TRoops IN NENezuEER
Revolutionary Steamer Carried out
Programme Successfully.

heNoiuLlcNdFV OlrHWtF OdFftcO Out
Programme Successfully.
Wiliemstad, Curacao, Jan. 6.-~The
armed revolutionary steamer Liberia
dor, formerly called the Ban Righ,
which left Fort de France, Island Of
Martinique, December 81, for the
Venezuelan coast, with General Ma
tos, 800 volunteers and a cargo of
munitions Of war, is now reported to
have anchored Saturday morning off
Uchire. on the Venezuelan coast, near
Rio Chico, and to have sailed from
Uchire that same afternoon. It is
believed here that the Libertador has
been successful in executing the first
part of her programme Of landing
men and war material In Venezuela.
Three Venezuelan war vessels are
cruising off the coast Of Uchire.
A report has reached here that on
Saturday evening a bomb was explod-
ed at the residence in Caracas of the
Venezuelan minister Of finance, Tello
Mendoza. The explosion wrecked a
con siderable portion of the house, but
no one was injured. The attempt has
caused considerable excitement in
Caracas. General Juan Peitri, who
has been active in the present revolu-
tion against President Castro, and who
was arrested on Friday at Antimano,
was paraded as a prisoner on the
Plaza de Bolivar at Caracas. Gen
eral Pietri is still hostile to General
Castro. and he is also opposed to Gen
eral Matos
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
Lo5oe Funds Short SO. .oOo.

New York. Jan. 6.-Omcers Of the
Order Of Birth Abraham, which had
n stormy session at the Grand Central
Palace last Sunday while trying to fix
the responsibility for an alleged short.
age in the lodges fund. decided yes
terday that the laws governing life
insurance in the order had been vio-
lated. It was therefore determined
to draft resolutions requesting that
the commissioner Of insurance inves-
tigate the alleged emhezzlement with
a view to the punishment Of the guilty
parties It was stated that the short
age might prove to be S26,0OO upon
further investigation.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
ErInht Restorea sneech.

Susquehanna, Pa, Jan. 6.-Twenty
years ago Albert Van Warren. of Dara-
vile. then 10 years old, suffered a Sc
we're attack OF scarlet fever. Since
then he has been practically speech
less. and in conversation was COM
PEELED to make use of the sign Ian
guage. While crossing the SusQue-
hanna river with a team he broke
through the ice and narrowly escaped
drowning. While being drawn from
the chilly water he uttered an ex-
clamation of fright, and his speech
was almost completely restored. Ply
sicians say that in a few weeks he
will speak as well as ever.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
BRYAN Addressed Pro-Boer Meeting,

Bryan Addressed Pro-Boer Meeting.
Cleveland, o., Jan. 6.-Four thou.
sand people attended a pro-Boer meet
ing in the Grays' Armory yesterday
afternoon. There was enthusiastic
applause for every expression Of sym
pathy and encouragement for the
struggling Beers. An unexpected
event in the meeting was the appear
ance of Hon. William J. Bryan, who
was in the city for the day as the
guest Of Mayor Johnson. When the
committee in charge OF the meeting
learned that the Democratic leader
was in the city an invitation was sent
TO him and the mayor 10 attend and
address the meeting Both men ac-
cepted. and when, towards the close
Of other speeches, Mr.. Bryan and Mr.
Johnson entered the hall. the whole
audience rose en- masse and repeated.
" shouted the names of Bryan" and
johnson" and greeted them with
hurrahs and handclapping.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
substantIaI ~ 90 cd. Id.

pelmar Jan. 6-One of the hand
comcst and MOST costly OH Encreh
nomsieais on the Peninsula has just
been given as holiday gift A deed has
bury filed in the clerks office mt Sails
bury conveying from former Governor
b. = jackson and Judge c. r. Holland,
LOT salisbury 90 Mrs. Margaret Jack
son Nanderhogart. wife OF The Episco-
nal rector of Salisbury and daughter
.0f The Governor % tiGe 90 Lemon
hill property of the Governor
tormcr Governor Jackson viii per-
aonaiiy upcrntend the spending Of
reteial thousand dollars Go further
leauiiiy ihe place
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
FOR THE SOUTH.

Southern Railway.-Express, Gas D. M,
daily, sleepers to Port Tampa, Augusta,
daily, sleepers to New Orleans, Macon
Memphis, Nashville via Asheville and Hot
Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line-Express. 194a n
m, daily, sleepers to Charleston. Macon
and Port Tampa; LOS a. m. daily, sleepers
TO Richmond and Jacksonville.
chesapeake and Ohio Radlway.-S11 d
cinnau.
Seaboard Air Line Railway.-Express
800 a. m, daily, sleepers to New Orleans
polltan Limited" 400 D. m, daily. sleeperD
to Jacksonville and Atlanta.
Evening journal., 1902-01-06
PREPARED FoR coURT's REruRN
Chinese Capital Presents caudy Scene
In Honor OF Event.

Chinese Capital Presents caudy Scene
In Honor OF Event.
Pellin. Jan. 6.-The Chinese capi-
tai on the eve of the courts return,
presents an animated and gaudy
scene not before equaled in its his
tory All the palaces pagodas and
temples have been repaired and paint
ed to form a glittering spectacle. The
roofs of these buildings viewed from
the city walls are patches of shining
yellow tiles and brick. The walls
about the imperial city are a vivid
crimson, and the gates have been re-
paired and gilded.
On the towers above the Chen-Men
gate stands a gorgeous structure of
wood, cloth and paper, with a yellow
painted dragon entwined about the
massive cloth pillars. The ministers
of the foreign powers have received
notice from the Chinese foreign Of
fee that all the streets upon which the
Chinese court will pass win be closed
today and tomorrow. Two buildings
on the principal streets Of the line Of
procession have been provided from
which the members of the legations
will be permitted to witness the re-
entry of the court. This is an unpre-
cedented concession. The foreign min
listers have decided, in consideration
of recent events, not to witness the re-
entry of the court.