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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
THEATRE MEN DINED
HIRsCHER BROS. GAVE DINNER
TO employees.
Doorkeepers. Musicians and Stage
Carpenters Made Merry at
Jennings Last Night as
Guests Of Employers.

The twenty-odd employees Of the montgomery
Theatre sat down to o splendid dinner At
Fieming's restaurant at o'clock yesterday
evening the guests Of Sam Hirscher and
A. B. Hirscher. co-managers Of the Theatre.
Since the theatre has been remodeled the
number Of employees has been increased ana as
result Of their faithful services the local
theatre-going public has witnessed better at
fractions this season than ever before.
After discussing an excellent menu q num-
Der Of speeches were made, the keynote Of each
one being that the stage Of the Montgomery
Theatre is as large and as well equipped as
that Of any theatre stage In the South.
The Hirscher brothers sat at either end OF
a long and tastefully decorated table. About
them were the following employees OF the
theatre: w. H. Barrett. Doorkeeper: Joseph
Letter, Assistant Doorkaeper; Ed J. Mahoney,
Stage Manager; F. A. Davidson. Orchestra
Leader; A. Z. lille. Charles Mitchell. Dave
Rice and r. 8. Miller Musicians and Stage
Carpenters. members OF union No o. as fol-
Toys: B. A Blakey. President; J. w. Stew
art. vics-President: James Screws. Secretary;
H. H Farris Charles HindereF. Joseph p.
Madigan. Dan J. Downs. Joe w. Powell. Jr..
w. A. Kirkpatrick. John +. Tisdale, William
Rollins and Robert Blanton.
The following menu was served:
Blue Points Half Shell.
Celery. Olives. Pickles.
Soft-shell Crabs on Toast.
shoestring Potatoes.
FTencn Fe&ss SfAFeS WtHRSs
Tomatoes and Lettuce, French Dressing.
Roast Quail, Stuffed with Pecans.
Potatoes au Gratin.
Cafe Noir. Cigars.
II developed that on Christmas day the en-
ployes Of the Theatre had presented each Of
the managers Of the Theatre with handsome
watch charms evidence OF their esteem
and as an appreciation of the consideration
shown by employers for employees.
Sam Hirscher and Arthur Hirsoher were
especially happy in their remarks. They said
that in their tenth season a. managers Of the
Theatre 1t was gratifying to them to know
that the Montgomery public appreciated their
efforts to present the best attractions that
could be had and that with an improved
theatre and the aid Of intelligent employees
they were able to present theatrical produc-
lions in as good style a. any theatre In the
South.
Remarks were made by nearly every one pres
emit and at I2 o'clock the party was dissolved
after rousing cheers had been given for the
managers Of the Theatre.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
NEW FURNACE FOR aADsDEN.
Alabama Consolidated VIII Erect
Another Stock.

Another Stock.
Gadsden, Jan. 7.-(Special. 1.-The Ala
bana Consolidated Coal & Iron Company
will build another large 800 ton furnace
in Gadsden. This information comes
from a reliable source.
The new furnace which is nearing COM
pletaon will go in blast some time next
month will have a capacity of 300 tons
daily, and will have all the modern equip
ments known to iron makers.
1t is also stated that a large rolling
mill will be built in connection with the
furnace. The furnace property is situ-
ated on the banks OF the Coosa river and
Il an ideal place for furnaces and other
plants which require a large amount of
water. The new furnace which is to be
built, will be up-to-date In every respect.
Work will begin as soon as the furnace
now nearly complete goes in blast
On account Of bad weather the work
on the steel mill has been delayed, and
d larger force has been added. It was
found necessary to put on a Sundey
force, on account Of the nature Of the
foundation and the, uncertain weather.
Last Sunday the bricklayers were laying
the last course Of fire brick on the foun-
dation for one OF the blast furnaces and
the rock and cement for the stoves were
being laid with q rush. Columns and
castings for the furnace have arrived.
A. C. Price was found dead in bed Tues
day morning at his home near Ham
monds mines. Mr.. Price retired early in
the night in apparent good health and at
four o'clock in the morning a member of
the family found him dead. Mr.. Price
was about rs years OF age and leaves
large family.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
ALL BIDS ARE REJECTED
HITCH IN WORK ON BIaBEE
AND WARRIOR.


Washington, Jan. 7-(Special.)- 1.-THE war
department has not only rejected all bids
for constructing locks one. two and three
in the Bigbee and Warrior rivers. but is
strongly disposed to do the work on its
own account.
This proposed government work in lock
building is being very strongly opposed
by Congressman Bankhead, and Taylor,
who insist that further bids be adver-
tised for.
Mr.. Bankhead had long interview to-
day with chief engineer of the army.
In the course OF which he urged that an
other opportunity to bid for the work be
given to private enterprises and tonight
he expressed himself as being hopeful Of
his contention.
The bids were rejected because they ex-
ceeded the appropriation, which Is $685.
900, while the lowest bid was more than
$500, Ooo
These locks, one of which is at Demop-
ellis, and the others above that point. will
60 far towards completing the splendid
Warrior Improvement scheme for which
Mr.. Bankhead has SO earnestly labored
throughout his long career in Congress
and with such great success that its final
completion Is now merely question of
a few years. Then there will be six foot
navigation all the year round from Mo-
, bile to the heart of the Warrior coal
fields.
Mr.. Bankhead thinks 1t the best public
policy to complete the great enterprise
by private contract.
Lucien Julien Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
MISS HOWARD AND
MR.. WEAVER MARRIED.

A quiet wedding was celebrated at Lock-
hart, Covington County, Monday after
noon when Miss Leola Howard became
the bride of Mr.. Alfred DIP. Weaver of
Montgomery.
The marriage was attended by a tinge
Of romance. Mr.. Weaver Is agent and
operator for the Associated Press in
Montgomery, his office being In The Ad-
vertiser building. Some time ago he met
Miss Howard, who is an attractive bru-
nette. in Montgomery. Their friendship
riDened into love and they became en-
gagged to be married.
Miss Howard returned to her home In
Covington County where she was visited
Saturday by Mr.. Weaver. The wedding
was not to have taken place until several
weeks hence but Mr.. Weaver persente
weeks hence but Mr.. Weaver persuaded
Miss Howard to return with him to Mont
gomery and the young persons were mar
ried Monday afternoon. returning to
Montgomery yesterday.
The bride is q daughter Of Mr.. K. l..
Howard, a we'll known citizen Of Coving-
ton County. The wedding took place at
8 o'clock Monday afternoon at the home
of the brides parents, Rev. w. L. Mar
tin oficiated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Weaver win live with
Mrs. w. H. Crusius ON Dexter Avenue.
a Mr.. Weaver has been connected with
The Advertiser about two years. and his
fidelity to duty has won him the esteem
of his associates.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
IN COMPLIMENT


TO MISS ROCKWELL.
One OF the most elaborate functions in
every detail was the card party which
Mrs. Edward c. Fowler gave yesterday
afternoon In compliment to her cousin,
Mss Rockwell of Pittsfiei6. Mass. who
s her guest.
Three apartments were thrown together
for the occasion and tastefully adorned
with American Beauty roses and red car
nations which, with tracings Of ropes of
smilax, were placed about with effective
result.
The guest Of honor. Miss Rockwell, wore
a toilette of white organdie over taffeta.
with white ribbons; and the hostess. Mrs.
Fowler, received her friends in a gown
CT white embroidered swiss over pink taft
feta with pink liberty ribbons
The score was kept by Mrs. Fowler.
Miss Rockwell and Miss Pauline Harmon.
/ Six-hand euchre was played at twelve
tables and prizes were given for progress
sion and for extra tens. The one for
progression was won by Misses Lucretya
and Sadie Wymau, who cut for its owner
ship, Miss Lucretia proving the lucky
one.
The prize for extra tens was won by
Miss Louise Harmon.
A beautiful souvenir with which each
guest was presented was a dainty brass
handle Hyler basket of candy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
MARRIAGE OF
MISS KENNEwoRTH


Yesterday afternoon at the home of the
brides brother. Mr.. Charles Kenneworth,
a beautiful but quiet home wedding was
solemnized. 1t vas that of Miss Edna
Kenneworth and Mr.. John p. Moffat, and
the ceremony was performed by Rev. J..
A. Rice, pastor of the Court Street Meth
odist Church.
The home was exquisitely decorated for
the occasion in potted palms and ferns,
and vases Of cut-flowers.
Mr.. Leonard Hobart of Birmingham
was best man, ana Mrs. A. G. Sexton,
sister-in-law of the groom, was matron
light tan cloth. and held bouquet Of red
carnations.
The bride wore a swell tailor-made CO.'S
tune OF dark blue cloth and carried an
arm cluster Ct brides roses.
After the ceremony, an informal re-
ception was held In honor of the newly
married couple. Delightful refreshments
were served.
Later Mr.. and Mrs. Moffat were driven
to the station ana started on wedding
trip to various points east. When they
return they will be at home with the
brides brother, at 4O3 South Hull Street.
The bride Is a lovely young woman,
who is popular with large circle Of
friends.
Mr.. Moffat Is a highly esteemed business
man who holds the position Of manager
of the Windsor Hotel.
Their friends wish them long, happy
and prosperous welded life.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
TWO poLIcEMEN ARRESTED.
Were Too Jealous in Their Efforts to
Get q Dog.

get u LOG.
Admission, Jan. 7.-tSpecial)-It Is quite
seldom that a policeman gets arrested;
however, such was the case here Mon
day, when Constable Sweets served war
rants on officers Thomas Self and John
Fitzgerald. The cause of the affair start
ed on last Friday, when the above mem
toned policemen went to the house of
negro to get dog that had disappeared
fl en- Cleburne County, and for which
there was a reward of SIS. The officers
got the dog, but before they had time to
deliver 1t or claim the reward the negro
brought suit in the justice court and re-
gained possession of the dog.
Sunday Officer Self found the negro and
dog at the union depot, when he again
got possession OF the canine, this time re-
sulting in the negro swearing out a war
rant. The charge against Officer Self
was for taking the dog. and against Of
ficer Fitzgerald for assault. The cases
will be tried before Judge Crook in the
County Court next Friday. Fitzgerald;
in addition to being policeman. is a
justice Of the peace In Ward 5.
The Admission Rifles have succeeded in
raising most of their part of the money
necessary to take the Admission Brass
Band with thmem to Montgomery to at
tend the inauguration of Governor Jelks
on the 18th of this month. The band is
now in good condition and will add mate
rally in representing Admission.
The stockholders of the Admission Cord
age Company held a meeting in the ONCE
Of President Stringfellow Of the First
National Bank Monday afternoon. Dur
ing the meeting the company declared an
per cent annual dividend and increased
the capital stock of the company. The
following directors were elected: BenJa-
min Carpenter. w. w. Stringfellow, John
A. Carpenter. Hubbard Carpenter and d.
w. Fleming. The directors elected OFF,
GERS as follows: President, benjamin
Carpenter; Vice President, Hubbard Car
penter; Secretary and Treasurer. ID. w.
Fleming. The company at the first Of the
year began working night shift on ac-
count of the large amount of output re-
quired to keep pace with the food Of Or
ders. This company Is one of the largest
cordage manufacturers in the South.
The Calhoun County Medical Society
held IT'S quarterly meeting here yesterday
morning In the city hail. After the trans
action Of business and the reading OF
some papers officers were elected as fol-
lows: President, DR.. q. C. Anderson;
Vice-President, DR.. A. N. Steele; secre-
tary, DR.. q. X. Moon; Treasurer, DR.. e.
c. Anderson; Censor for Five Years, DIR.
A. N Steele. The society voted to hold
its next meeting here in April.
Major H. H. Mcconnell, who was re-
Gently appointed manager OF the local
ONCE Of the Western Union Telegraph
Company has resigned, and his resigna-
ton has been accepted. Mr.. w. D. Stead.
Of Atlanta, has been appointed manager.
and has arrived and Is now In charge Of
the Office. The cause Of Major Connell's
resignation was that he desires to con-
tinue in the cotton business.
The large plant of the Southern Car
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
THE WEDDING OF
MISS PINKSToN AND

9&A&AA&
A pretty church wedding was. solemn
ICED yesterday at Mount Meigs In the
Methodist Church, when Miss Sara Hud-
son Pinkston and Mr. William Edward
Campbell were married, Rev. DR.. Gillis
cfflciating.
The church was deliberately decorated
for the occasion. Over where the young
couple stood, a wedding bell was sus-
pended. 1t was formed OF ferns, narcissus
and hyacinths.
The bride wore gown Of green etanine
with cream applique and touch OF pink.
Her hat was a whitS beaver, and her
flowers were white carnations.
Miss Julia Ella Pinkston, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor, and Mr.. John
Hardaway was best man.
The bridesmaids were Miss Ehie Camp
bell, sister Of the groom; Miss GiIden
and Miss May Will Ray.
The-gT oomsmen were Capt. Dudley Will
Hanson, Mr.. Blake Campbell and Mr..
Jack Campbell.
The friends who acted as ushers were
Messrs. James Campbell. Ben Noble, Ben
MADISON and Or. Boyd.
Soon after the ceremony, Mr.. and Mrs.
Campbell left for a wedding tour to Flor
ida. When they return, they will be at
home with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mcdonald
on South Street.
The bride is a sister of Mr.. p. D. Bar
nett. She is q young woman of many
attractions.
The groom IL a prosperous young man,
who stands high In both business and
social circles.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
STOLE HORSE AND MULE.
Young Man in Jail at Athens Con-
fesses Guilt.


Athens, Jan. .-(Special.)-Rex Hurd,
a young man hailing from Giles county
Tenn, is in jail here and admits his guilt
Of stealing a valuable mule from Milton
Witty and horse from Charles Thorne
OF this county. The young man had been
about the neighborhood the day tnat the
stock disappeared but left that morning,
and no one suspected him until he re-
turned a few days later wearing new
suit and having plenty of cash 1t was
well known that he was hard up" be-
fore he went away. This caused suspic-
ion to point to him and after few days
he was arrested and yesterday admitted
that he was guilty.
Can't. Thomas ]. Mcdonald, one Of the
leading farmers Of south Limestone, died
last night at his late residence near Belle
Nina, after q short illness with pneu-
rnonia, He was the last Of q family OF
brothers who have been prominent in this
section for many years. He was son of
a pioneer, DR.. Jonathan Mcdonald, who
was one Of the rich antebellum farmers.
He leaves a widow and large family.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
NEWS in BRIEF

AN UNSUCCESSFUL attepmt TO burglarize
the residence OF J. W. Bryant on Plum
Street, Highland Park. was made Tuesday
night at early hour. The would-he burg
ler made his exit In haste after being dis
covered by inmates OF the house. He was
not recognized.
A HORSE hitched TO q single buggy became
frightened by a car in West End yesterday
afternoon and created some excitement. The
owner Of the team was in the buggy, but
he could not control the horse until aided
by bystanders. Practically no damage was
done.
COLONEL Harvey q. Jones. State Back Tax
Commissioner, appointed yesterday. with tho
approval OF the Governor. James b. Gordon
Tax Commissioner OF Calhoun County and
F. L. Nesbitt Tax Commissioner Of Russell
County.
COMMITMENTS in the Montgomery County
Jail yesterday follows: Robert
Moore, assault to murder, order of City
Court; Annie Elizabeth Moore, grand lar
ceny, order OF Recorder A. H. Arlington.
THE appointment OF s. A. sparkman Of No
bile Notary Public and Justice Of the Peace
was announced yesterday from the State
Executive Department.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
NORTHERN RACES GOING.
Mysterious Epidemic Raging Among
the Eskimos.
Scientific American.

Scientific American.
Twelve years ago the Eslinns num-
bered 800. In 1897 Peary found that their
number had been reduced to "a. II In
now, probable that these most Northern
Inhabitants OF the globe do not exceed so
in number.
This is but one instance OF a great nuzn-
Der that may be cited. All through tha
Arctic region the Inhabitants are fast dis
appearing. The Alaskan Eskinnos have
been declmated. When explorers first
went among them their number was be-
iieved to be from 1900 to 3,0oo. Now Il
Is thought that hardly more than 500 peo-
pie can be counted from Point Barrow
to the Aleutian Islands.
The lot of these unfortunate natives
has been made harder to bear by reason
Of the destruction OF seal life by the
whalers who harried the Alaskan coast.
The determination Of the seal, warlus and
polar bear has likewise done its share
to embitter the cup Of the Northern
races. !
In southwest Greenland 8 similar con-
ditlon Of affairs exists. The 10,eo0 na-
tives are barely holding their own. al
though largely aided by Danes. Labrador
natives are likewise decreasing. Twenty
years ago they numbered $4,000; now they
number barely Is 900 souls.
Two decades ago the entire population
of the North was estimated at S0.00, IL
IL probable today that the number has
been almost cut In two.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08

and Foundry Company was threatened
by fire here at 1890 tonight. The paint
store room and oil room were destroyed
with their contents and the large finish
ing shed adjoining the main buildings
caught but was extinguished before much
damage was done.
The fire is practically under control but
the oil Is still burning. The damage Will
amount to several hundred dollars. The
insurance Ia not known. The fire was the
third in the city today, the other two be-
ing small dwellings.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
IDENTIFIED AS BANDIT.
George Rogers One Of Gang Which
Held Up Train.

Memphis Tenn, Jan. 7.-George Rogers,
one of the three men arrested yesterday
by the police, was today identified by a
brakeman of the Frisco System as the
leader Of the gang Of bandits that held
UP the fast passenger train on the st.
Louis and San Francisco railroad near
Bonneville. Ark, some months ago.
John Estelle. second member Of the
trio, was delivered to Illinois officers to
be taken to Marcus. ILL.,, to stand trial
on the charge Of being implicated in a
hold up on the Burlington, near that
point, on August 5, 1902.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
rinnnr OUTAGE RiII

Washington. Jan. THE Senate Com
mittee on Finance today authorized SEN
ator Jones to make a favorable report on
the liquor outage bill on condition that
the assent of absent members be secured.
The bill provides that all distilled spirits
now in internal revenue bonded ware
houses or which may hereafter be depos-
tied in such warehouses shall be entitled
TO the same allowance for loss from leak
age or evaporation which now exists in
favor Of spirits deposited prior to jan
nary 1. 1899.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
Many women and doctors do
not recognize the real symptoms
of arrangement Of the female
organs until too late.

at had terrible pains along my
spinal cord for two years and suffered
dreadfully. l was given different
medicines, wore plasters none of
these things helped me. Reading of
the cures that Lydia e. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound has brought
about, l somehow felt that it was
what I needed and bought bottle to
take. How glad am that / did SO ;
two bottles brought me immense re-
lief, and after using three bottles more
I felt new life and blood surging
through my veins. 1t seemed as
though there had been regular house
cleaning through my system, that all
the sickness and poison had been taken
out and new life given me instead. ]
have advised dozens of my friends to use
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
C0mDOund. Good health Is indis-
pensable to complete happiness, and
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound has secured this to me-"
-MRs. LAURA L. BREMEB, Crown
Point, Indiana, Secretary Ladies Relief
Corps. - $4,000 forfeit ( oytgtnGi q GSOVs letter
pSoVfng gsHHlasnsss eaH"0t % PFoSSesa'
Every sick woman who does not
understand her ailment should
write MIS-. Pinkham, Lynn,
Mass. Her advice is free and
always helpful.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
FORGERY THE CAUSE
Developments in wettermark Bank
Failure.

Nacogodoches, Tex. Jan. Tn is claim
ed that the Developments in the failre Of
the Wettermark Bank Of this place And
Henderson show that forged notes and
compress receipts TO a large amount
caused the suspension.
It Is also stated that investigations
have disclosed sl10.0OO OF FRAUDULENT paper
and that the operations have been carried
an for long time and many banks IN
South Texas are said TO have been caught
for amounts ranging from small sums to
5000
A mass meeting was held here today BY
the deposltors and q reward amounting
to, 500 was raised for the apprehension oe
r. 8. Wettsrmark. junior member Of the
firm, who disappeared last Saturday. A
warrant has been sworn out charging him
with forgery.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
JAIL DELIVERY.
Men Charged With x.ynching Re
leased by SympaEhixers.

Lewisburg, Tenn, Jan. Last mid-
night thirty masked men released w. p.
Hopwood and w. H. johnson from the
Marshall County jail.
The prisoners were charged with lynch
ing a negro named John Davis and & nu-
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT petition to Judge Hous-
ton to grant special term OF court to
try them had been refused.
The judges action became known here
last night, and shortly aSterward the
masked party appeared at the door OF
Sheriff Wallace's residence. Assistant
Jailor Marshall answered the summons
and was forced to give up the keys to
the jail, which was at once entered and
the prisoners released,
The keys were then returned TO the Of
fcer and the crowd quietly departed, talk
ing the alleged lynchers with them, and
today the whereabouts of the fugitives are
unknown The town - quiet.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
To Choose Pritchard's Successor.

Charlotte. N c.. Jan. 1.-THE Democratic
legislative caucus will. Friday night at Ra-
leigh. select a candidate to succeed Senator
letter C. Pritchard. Republican. in the United
States Senate. There are five active candi-
dates as follows: L. S. overman OF Sails
bury c. B. Watson Of wineton Salem, General
J. S. Carr Of Durham, Judge ". A. Hoke of
Lincolnton. and Locke Craig Of AsheviI1e. The
Democrats control the Legislature by a large
majority
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-08
= Saturday Matinee and NiFht
Kelley q Shannon in Sherlock
HoImeaD

Nothing quite so interesting as the
startling adventures of Sherlock
Holmes" has been disclosed in recent
years. Kelley & Shannon's matchless
presentation of this great play 40 the
Montgomery Theatre Saturday matinee
and night is a matter of great interest
to local theatre-goers, and will be one
of the events OF the present theatrical
season. Seat sale opens this morning Q
o'clock for both matinee ana night per-
Torrance. adv.