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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MISTER I WANTS BRAID."
Little Negro Finds Sympathy
 Newspaper office.

Mister. I wants CT piece O braid" This plaintive statement piped In thin little voice last night at a door leading to the repertorial rooms of The Adver. tiser. caused the writing force to suspend work.
 The ticking of the busy typewriters ceased and every member of the stan turned to the spot from which the voice sounded. They saw a little negro, or years old. lily clad and black as-well he was black.
 Want a piece of bread, do you?" asked the City Editor, turning in his chair.
 "Yassir, Fse hongry,' replied the child.
 It Is seldom that seekers of charity come to the rooms of the reporters or a newspaper at 6 o'clock in the evening. The city men had just come In and un- covered their machines for the nights work. They are pretty busy lot at this hour and they generally have financial troubles of their own. But the reporters saw something out of the ordinary in the child and they list
 What's your name?" asked the head of the department with interest.
 Joe William Cole, and fse hongry."
 Where's your daddy?'
 Tn the 'sylum,' was the answer. What Is his name?'
 Robert Cole, he went crazy a long time ago."
 The City Editor turned to the Police Reporter with an inquiring glance.
 T know the case" said the Police Re- porter. Robert Cole was sent to Mount Vernon Asylum several months ago."
 What is your mothers name, and what does she do7" the little fellow was asked.
 Her names Edna Cole. and she washes out on de Catrer HI Road, but she aint got muffin ter eat, an l comed ter town ter git some braid"
 Got any sisters?'
 T had one. but she's dead; got kilt by an oman"
 Again the eyes of the City Editor turned to the Police Reporter, and again the child's story was confirmed. The Cole child was accidentally killed by a woman, while playing with pistol. The woman was indicted by the grand jury, but was found not guilty on trial.
 'Ise got a baby brother, too.' said the little negro, tearfully. We'se hongry."
 The child then told in a faltering voice how, during the afternoon, he had asked his mother for something to eat. and had been told by the mother that there was not bite In the humble house. He said he would go to town and get something and take it back to her, He reached the city about twilight and the rain drove
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
BRYAN suIKED.
Declined to Be the Guest of Ex-Qovef<
 nor Stephens.


 Jefferson City. Mo, April 3.-Becane8 former Governor Lon V. Stephens rnb~ Iicly commended President D. R. Francisa of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition as one of the available men for the Dsno@ cratic Presidential nomination. Willian1 Jennings Bryan "sulked" on an inyita~ ton to deliver lecture at the Methodize Church in this city.
 Stephens and Bryan had always been warm friends.
 When The Post Dispatch printed th6 lobby record of United States Senator Stone, parts of which were verified hy Governor Stephens. the Iatther receiveH a letter from Bryan in which he asked the ex-Governor eto desist in saying harsh things of his friend" referring to Stone.
 Stephens replied that Stone could hlaxna only himself because of what was Rak< lished.
 Now Mir. Bryan urged William !. Gtonn for the Presidency. Everybody took thfa declaration, which appeared in The uozns moner as joke. but the Nebraska sEates. man urged the gum shoe statesman, 60 hs told friends in all seriousness.
 About the same time Governor Eteph- ens's letter indorsing President Francis appeared.
 Afr Bryan had signined his intention of coming to the Capitol to deliver an address and he was to stop at the Steph& ems mansion.
 At the last minute. he wrote pr. Pa- tlIlo. pastor of the Methodist Church, isa. forming him that he Bryan) could not afford to become the ex-ccvernorfs guest.
 The latter went on to say that the very fact that Stephens he'd approved MT. Francis had caused him to take thia course.
 He is one of the strongest of the ra. organizers" said Bryan. refarriug &o Francis.
 Dr. Patillo. replying to Mir. Bryan. ez@ pressed regret that. owing to the nhnrx@ ness of time. Wye cannot arrange Co hasS you come.'
 The real reason. however. waa &hN stephens-Francis political incident
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
"A POIGNANT COMPARISON"
Bishop satterlee's Pointed Remarks on the Jews and the Christians.

New York Mail and Express.
 The Protestant Episcopal Church through it's prelates, its ministers, and Its organized societies, is standing out strenuously against prevalent influences of social disorder and moral laxity, which are attacking the home and the family Its commands with regard to marriage and divorce are strict-much more strict than the laws of the land. Its cry against divorce does not seem to do much good so far as legislation in the great ma- iority of the States Is concerned; and it is perhaps because the church's utter ances in this matter are like the voice Of one crying in the wilderness that Bishop satterIee. of the District of Columbia, has urgently called attention, in spe- cial discourse, to the necessity that the churches are under of making a new and still more earnest stand against the in- creasing menace to the fundamental so- ciaI institution, the family
 Bishop Satterlee notes the fact that among us. "the Jews are preserving the home and family better than the Chris tians are doing" and he says that he cannot account for this. knowing only that it is so. Of course. Bishop Satterlee Is aware of the influences which make for social conservatism among people of the Jewish faith Not only are they clos CT to the old patriarchical system than are the Europeans generally. and much closer than Americans, but their preser- vation of their character as peculiar people depends upon the maintenance of the strictest domestic usages. Yet, though aware of this, broadly speaking. he can see no reason why Christian dogmas and principles, if applied, should not produce an equal fidelity to the family institu- tion. It is indeed strange if the principles which lie at the foundation of the Chris tian faith can no longer govern Chris tian people.
 If the Jewish people are preserving the home and family better than the Chris tians, 1t is simply because the Christians are not applying their oyAl principles. The church does we'll to exert them anew to the application.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

him into the stairway to the writing rooms of The Advertiser.
 ''So you are hungry, are your mueed the City Editor. s'welI, you won't stay hungry. Take this.
 A shining coin was in the hst or the child.
 And this, and this, and this" echoed the reporters, and the childs puckered lips broke into smile.
 You come on home with me and get some supper" said reporter.
 Look here," said another. If you ge. hungry again, come back here and wehl fix, you up."
 The little black and the big reporter, who was about to emulate the President of the United States, went out, and the typcwriters again began their hum. and the reporters felt better the rest of the night.
 "That incident ought to be framed, grunted the political writer, when the pair had gone. and hung in front of some of the South-haters who are con stantly cackling about our lack or sym- pathy for the negro"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
CONFEDERATE REUNION
MAJoR GENERAL HARRISON
 ISSUES AN ORDER.
Information Concerning Representa-, tion, Railroad Rates, Board and
 Lodging Sent Out to Veterans
 from Alabama Headquarters

Confederate veterans of Alabama who are planning to attend the annual re- union in New Orleans May 19 will be in. terssted d, in . an order which will be issued rison. commanding this division.
 The order Is as follows:
 Headquarters Alabama Division United
 Confederate Veterans.
 "Ofice of the Adjutant General. General Order No. 1.
 T. The Camps comprising Alabama Division. United Confederate Veterans are hereby called to meet in reunion con vention' at New Orleans. La, on May 1o-22
 g. Each camp in this division is en- active members in good standing. ane one additional for a fraction of ten mem- bers. Camps are urged to elect delegates and altefnates at once.
 ''3. The Major General Commanding earnestly desires every Camp in this Di- vision to send delegates to New Orleans, and cordially invites every Confederate Veteran, whether member of camp or not. to join his old comrades on this oc- casion.
 ''The Sons of Veterans and the United Daughters of the Confederacy and mem ly included in this invitation.
 A. The St. Charles Hotel is designated as division headquarters. State headquar- ters at Audubon Park.
 Q. OTnCeF6 OE the ulViSlOn Stdn WILL report to the Adjutant General, at divf- sion headquarters, on Tuesday, May IS, 10 o'clock a. m.
 "6. Parties desiring to arrange for board and lodging will address MT. A. R. Blakely. 620 Canal Street. For horses and carriages Capt. James Dinkins, 620 Canal Street. For any further information ad- dress Col. Harvey E. Jones. Adjutant General, Montgomery, Ala.
 "6. Rates to New Orleans and return are as follows: Andalusia, $5.90; Annis- ton. $S25; Attalla, ss.10: Birmingham. $7.10; Calera, H; Childersburg, S.S0; De. catur. ss.s5; Dothan, ss.So; Eufaula. ss.o5. Florence, go; Stevenson, $9 .S5: Sylacauga. $S.05; Talladega, sS.15; Huntsville, $9.S; Hurtsboro. $7.55; Maplesville. s665; Mobile, $2.S0; Montgomery. $6.40; Opelika. NI5; Ozark. $S.25; Pell City, T.70; Selma. $6; Sheffield. $S90: Tuscaloosa, $5.S5; Tus- cumbia. sS.S5; Union Springs. SIPS.
 Tickets will be on sale from May Is to 2l, with final date to leave May "A. Stop-overs will not be allowed on either the going or return trips.
 '7. Parties expecting to receive mail will have letters, etc, addressed to The Confederate Auditorium postoffice. New Orleans. La By command of
 Major General George P. Harrison, Harvey E. Jones,
 "Adjutant General and Chief of Staff."
 It is expected that Alabama will have large representation at the reunion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

diana ranged from 2,o0o to 1000. There fore it is that the prospects, fin Iudiau4 for the Democrat ssesm dark. There ~ large Bryan element in th4 StatA and win probably alienate quito following.
 Rather slim will be the QenaocrAti4 prospects in Colorado. Nevada Aand Mon tana, which States nevertheless hava a necessary if Roosevelt is to bA beaten. To California, howeves, the D&mQcre<1 must necessary turn to make %Ehk fop the ten electoral votes there. Soma conditions in California seem to fiRvor an overturning of Republicans. but tho Stafe has voted for but one Democyatib cans didafe for the Presidency, and that waa Grover Cleveland in lSgz by sa Hfx of only 144A when one Republio U squeezed through, as against
 cessfui Democrats Last year.
 publican candidate for Cover
 i,550 plurality. which led the Ds
 sopes fs s.a% of stGn ~nniSr tnas ths stsis snsz
 Mckinley had a plurality of 8. .770s -Fzr ,.u. a big increase over his plurality
 in 1896. large percentage of voters come { a Presidential year who otherwis main away from the polls. The Rel cans in large part have an adyaf in this class, but the figures in & States already mentioned. and in ot # that might be quoted, demonstxafe tM tremendous popular fnajorities must M overcome. A great slump in New xt# State, which some far-seeing politicfa% regard as assured, might be very M moralizing, but. notwithstanding thtf .y the Democrats will be in hard straits fo select States where they could have fighting chance to get enough votes Co win.
 The chairman of the next National Committee, even if the convention nex& footing. and even if the party ia as welx supplied with campaign funds as the Re- pubiicans have been in the last eight years, will find his most difficult prob- fight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MSS KNOWLES AND
 MIR. DINKINS MARRIED.

A pretty home wedding was celebrated yesterday afternoon at 5i30 at the home of the bride on Hull Street. Rev. O. F. Gregory, pastor of Adams Street Baptist Church. officiating.
 Miss Will Ella Knowles, daughter of Mrs. M. E. Knowles, and MT. T. J. Din kins of Dothan were married in the pres ence of & number of relatives and inti- mate friends. The home was decorated in picturesque arrangement of roses and Southern smilax.
 Miss Ethel Knowles, sister of the bride was maid of honor and wore a toilette of white chiffon and carried an arm clus- ter of white roses. MT. James S. Ma hone was best man. Misses Mary and bridesmaids. Their gowns were of white clusters of roses.
 The bride who entered with the groom. was attired in a dainty gown of white chiffon elaborately trimmed in lace and carried a shower bouquet of roses caught with smiiax.
 After the ceremony an informal recep- tion was held in compliment to the newly married couple, who received the congrat- ulations of their relatives and friends and a little later they left for their home fin Dothan.
 The bride is an attractive young wo- man and has numbers of friends who are interested in her happiness. Mir. Dinkins Is "a prominent young business man of Dothan who holds a responsible position in the employ of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
WHAT'S HE GOOD Or HAVING MARRIED SISTERS, COUSINS AND AUNTSP

Every wide-Awake boy and girl should at once call on his married sisters, cousins and aunss and get them to save him the ' sections" from the "GooD LUCK" Baking Powder cans. If any should not be using "GooD LUCK" he should see that they commence at once; for what's the use of his having married sisters, cousins and sunts if they are not buying to suit hin, as well as themselVesf
 Richmond, YIrgluia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
wErUMPKA EVENTS.

wetumpka, April 30.-(Special. )-In compliment to Mrs. H. B. Elkan of Sei- ma, Mrs. Morris Hohenberg entertained at progressive finch Wednesday. after ems. Bertha and Pauline Hohenberg, met the guests and conducted them to the rose-bedecked receiving rooms. The folding doors between the parlors and dining room were thrown open and the three beautiful apartments thus made
 Among those present were Mesdames H. B. Elkan, AdoIph Hohenberg. F. W. Lull, F. L. Tate. Homer Parker, l.. c. Can tsloa sais Euls Moors m.Marra w. O. Robbins s,n H F. McCaskey,. Loula Jay Womack; Misses Kate Neville, Addie Elkan. Mary Me- Caskey, Louise Thomas, Mary Sedberry. Lovie Fielder. Ella Green. The prize, an Cante.ou; the "booby'' failing to Miss Mccaskey. After the game strawberries were served with ices and cake.
 A rather amusing occurrence took place in one of the courts of Fillmore County. A negro was arraigned for some offense, and duly appeared before the court with one of the lights. of our bar to defend him. It appeared that there were no prosecution and the attorney made a mo- ton to dismiss the case for want of prosecution. The justice sang out: "A motion is made to dismiss this case fo: want of prosecution: Is there second to the motion?' The defendant arose and said T secons: that moshun." The Jus tice put the question and, as there was a large crowd of negroes present, and they all voted aye the motion prevailed and the defendant was discharged.
 A baseball game yesterday between the school and the merchants resulted in a score of IA to II in favor of the school. Saturday the school and Professor Starke's School ,will play on the We- tumpka field.
 T. w. Nicol. Consulting Engineer, of Mobile. was in Wetumpka yesterday for the purpose of making an estimate of the cost of putting in city waterworks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Remember the May Day Fete this afternoon at the Woman's Home. Music, recitations and refreshmsnks< Special attractions for the childxsm on the lawn. Admission: Adults, 21 cents; children, 16 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Col. Mosby Was Unable to Be Present
Boston, Mass, Special.

BOStOn, MASS, Special.
 Grant night was celebrated by the Mid Col. John S. Mosby of Virginia Word was received at the last moment that he could not be present, but no reason was assigned. The members and guests were much on hearing the Marion of the Con federacy" present General Grant from the standpoint of a man who fought him for four years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Death of Dr. .. M. Havea.

Courtland, April s0--Speccal. }. Dg. n M. Hayes. once a leading phyxfgian sA Florence, died at the home Of hia 0gHth@ er-in-law tt Birmingham, and wac buszaF at Rocky Hill near this pIaca. Tsfazz day. pr. Hayes married q dauKhteR of the late Col. James B. Sanders one nf the pioneers of this county Ills WitH died soms xsnxR a&os
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

A Ballad Concert will be given in Lecture Room of First Baptist Church on Friday night, May 1st. Miss Por- ter of Tuscaloosa will be in charge, assisted by local talent. Tickets, 50 and 25 cts. su-wed-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Letters to the Editor.
"senior and Junior. !"

Editor The Advertiser:
 Drummer" !s wrong. Old John Jones remains John Jones to the end of his days. If he is mean enough to infiict his name on his defenceless son, the son must be John Jones. IT,, until the old man dies. The grandson is John Jones, 3. and his son, John Jones, 4 Such cases are on records There was a time when James c. Blaine, James c. Blaine. Jr, and James c. Blaine, B., all breathed the air of Washington. The term Senior" is never, in this connection, correctly used. The first John Jones-the cause of all the trouble-can gaze serenely on his fiendish work His title Is unaffected by the doings of his juniors. When he dies they all move up peg but the disease Is not eradicated until the last funeral Is preached. Highland Park.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Christopher Columbus is one of the greatest historic examples of that type of the crea- ture called man which works. overcomes ob- staeles by working, keeps on working. in- stead of laying of under Encouragement. and, finally. peFsiBtents work gets there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
ano
 SOCIETY.
Bx MRS. ,. II. ds coTTEs.,

Miss Mary Johnston had a number of Perry pictures of the painting of famous French artists and offered prize to the one who made the largest number of cor rect guesses as to the artist. The prize was a beautiful picture and was won by Mrs. Charles Thigpen.
 The club will meet next with Mrs. Will Ham Stratford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MEETING OF THE 1oN1AN CLUB.

The members of the Ionian Club met yesterday morning with Mrs. Charles Coleman. The election of officers was the important feature of the occasion. and resulted AS follows:
 President, Mrs. Burwell Boykin; State Director, Mrs. Phares Coleman; Record Ing Secretary. Mrs. John Stratford; Cor responding Secretary Mrs. Claude Cobbs Treasurer. Mrs. Richard Hobbie. Direc- tor of Art, Mrs. J. K. Jackson.
 The program for the morning included
 A paper on French Literature. by Mrs. Halls Janney.
 A paper on French Art. by Miss Mary Johnston.
 A paper on Chopin and George Land, by Mrs. W. M. Wilkerson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Come to the May Day Fete, at the woman's Home, this afternoon, from ( to 2 p. m. The occasion will be delightful to all who attend. Come out, enjoy yourself and help worthy cause. Admission, 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Never call man liar to his teeth unless they are false.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
FRIDAY SPECIALS.

FRIDAY SPECIALS. Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Trout, Snapper, Blue Fish, Fresh Country Eggs, Adams's Jersey Butter.
 Meehan 6 Co.,,
 Phone 290,
 31 Monroe St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Harris ,Lithia Water 30
 cents per gallon. Harris Lithia Ginger Ale, quart
 bottles 25c., pint bottles 15 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MEETING OR SANS soucI

GARD CLUB. Miss Hattie Woods entertained the Sans Souci Card Club yesterday after noon.
 The decoration of the apartments thrown open for the guests was profu- sion of roses prettily arranged Score was kept by little Miss May Banks, who punched the cards.
 The prize, burnt wood plaque, was won by Mrs. Charles Westcott.
 MEETING OF METEOR CLUB. Judge John G. Winter entertained the Meteor Club last evening at his home on Goldthwaite Street.
 Supper was served at g o'clock The ta- ble was round and the tone of the deco rations was red and pink. In the center was a bowl of brilliant Meteor roses sur rounded by mass of trailing smilax. The table was lighted with candles In sil- yer candelabra shaded in red and pink. After supper a paper was read by Hon. w. l.. Martin on The British Constitu- tion."
 A guest of the club was Prof. Edwin Walters of Kansas City, Mo.
 The Knights of the Round Table who were present were the host, Judge Win ter. and Mir. George Pearson, Mir. James 8. Pinckard, Hon. w.. L.. Martin. MT. Frank P. Glass. MT. Louis B. Farley, Mir. A. J. Miller. Rev. G. W. Patterson, MT Alex Troy. Mir. Ray Rushton, MT. Alva Fitzpatrick.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
"The Best in Town" Spring
 Thirst

It's beginning to get a little warmer these days and no doubt you are thinking more than ever about where to spend a few minutes pleasantly every morning and after noon, and at the same time gratify the usual Spring thirst for some delicious soda water or ice cream. You couldn't think of 6 nicer or a cooler place than our parlors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Mrs. Baruch of Los Angeles, Cal, who has been spending some time with Mrs. Joseph Nachman, has returned home with her children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Mir. A. A. Mckinney of Louisville, will arrive tomorrow to visit his brother, Mir J. l. Mckinney and Mrs. Mckinney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Mrs. Samuel Bethea of Faunsdale, is guest of Mrs. Samuel Rice. She came to attend the Bennett-Bartlett wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Goodness of Oualif,

LIGHT WEIGHT SKIRTS or voILE AND EXAMINE, worth ss at.. .. e. .. .. ........$4-0o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

MT. and Mrs. Richard Arlington, who have been visiting their mother, Mrs. Mary Arlington, have returned to their home in Elba.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1903-10-19

son or Sergeant Harris t(D DsBrien Ito have .choice). to come off, op date mutually agreedsupon. O'F}rien, af- ter reading tlafs, informed Jacobs that the offer was too small a11dsaainat if he would increase it to 4$1. 800 qhe would accpet. This. Jacobs has pm omised to do and it sonlyJ remains for}either liar 1'is or Wilsonsto accept.
 There is to be lallites sasl eff1f1x of Englis1lsboxers to South aAhrica in the near future. Je1n Majeet the veteran English heavyweight, is Fhhe latest to go. Mace will sleave in a month s tdnne as he has received aHvery tenpt- ing offeg. Bi1lysPh Trimmer. iGeorge Dix on andt possibly Will CurlIey will also take a "trip to athat part psf the world. It is understood thattpugiEism there is boounfna;, and that good boxers can al- ways get.plenty of',woEk tao.do.
 Jack Clancy of San Esnancisco had the first flight abroad and ywas success ful. ClanAcy met Jim IL Lloygl of South Shields at ~Ginnett S. Circus Newcastle. on October 4, in a twenty Aroq1nd mill. The weight tSwas 154 pounds. and the purse $25O. There was ga large tat- tendance andkC Clancy was arnade thetfa- vorite {because Jack O'Bqie1l was inAhis *corner. The xAmer1icans,proved to fbe ethe better n1an. and after compeha- Stively easy struggle knocked tsout Iloydhin the fifth roJnd
 Kidv Davis of Denver. who has. not Host flight since he went to En- fkland "a yearSago, won another fight the other might after a stirring effort Pds oD- ,ponent was Jim Cough aof BEming- ham, and the mill was decided lin that fOcity. Cough was thougtht4a gs jod deal of by the local sports andswas backed to whip the American. Buk Davis swas the winner in the fourth round, scatching the Birmingham ma h on the 1point of the chin and puttin E. him to ,sleep. They were to have haad it out 1for fifteen rounds.