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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
A LONG cHRIsTMAsT1DE.
Holidays That Extend Into the New
 Year.
IaaIin.a Waairlv

Leslios Weekly.
 While in thIs country, as in England, Ger many and other parts of Europe. the Joyous spirit of the Christmas festival Is by no means limited to Dec. 25. but finds expression In many ways in the life and amusement of the people both before and after that day itself. comparatively little attention is paid here to the observance of the numerous designated holi- days which in other lands go to make up Christmastlde. The period opens with St. Thomas day. which falls on Dec. 2l, and closes with St Distanf's day, on Jan 2. The of England as "Doling day" on account of the distribution of the bounty of charitable in- dividuals, and in most English cities at the present time the day is given up largely to the anniversaries of charitable societies and the distribution of benefits among the poor and needy. It is also the day chosen for the cleo ton of church officers. a custom adopted here in some denominations. and 1t appears also from the old rhyme that certain public off, cials were elected at the same time
 My masters all, this is St Thomas day. And Christmas now can't be far off. you'll say. And when you to the ward notes do repair I hope such good men will be chosen there As constables for the ensuing year
 As will not grudge the watchman good. strong
 beer.
 As for St. Disdahrs day, which closed the merry round of Christmastide. that annivers- ary is now rarely observed anywhere. but in the good old times in England 1t was not the least among the happy festivals of the year It takes It's name from the fact that on this day it was the custom for women to resume for a few hours their labors at the distanF or the spinning wheel It wab sometimes called Rock day. in honor of the rock. which is an- other name for distaff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Cranberry and Apple sauce.

Take one quart of cranberries. two cupfuls of sugar. two cupfuls of water. Pick over the berries carefully and wash fin cold water Put them Into porcelain lined saucepan with enough water to cover, and cook until tender. Then add the sugar and remove from the stove just as soon as the sugar haa hse~ dissolved Serve hot or cold. Select the ber- rtes carefully: boil them slowly without stir ring. If treated in this way they will retain their shape and the sauce win be clear and
 Apple sauce is for roast goose Peel and core six tart apples. Put them into e saucepan and just cover with water. Boil until tender then press through Q colander. Add a teaspoonful or butter. dash of nutmeg or cinnamon and sweeten to taste.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
A Country Named for Chriatmaa.

South Africa was discovered by the Por- tuguese, who were searching for an ocean road to India Bartholomew Diaz was the commander of the two little ships that formed the expedition in l496. Eleven years later Da Cana took another Portuguese fleet south. He discovered Natal Christmas day and thus named it in consequence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13
Merry Christmasl

Be merry all. be merry all! With holly dress the festive han; Prepare the song. the feast, the beAl To welcome merry Christmas.
 W. R. EFEl3c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-13

The Story of How Cipriano Castro, "Citizen President" of Venezuela, Enjoyed His Yule "Fiesta" at La Victoria-He Danced with the Peasant Girls on the Village Green, Gave the Boys scrambles and Stood Treat to the Crowds of Merrymak- CTS Who Thronged the streets-In the Evening He Went Dowr +o the Public Square, Suddenly Stopped the Band That Was Playing There and Invited the Entire Population of the Town to the Palace for a Ball-stories of What Happened at That Festive Dance-Castro and His Partners, Who Paid With Torn Brooks for the Hor -~ of Dancing with the President-How He Wish ed He Could Introduce King Solomon's Marriage Laws into Venezuela-Quaint Anecdotes of an Extraordinary Man.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
Petition For New Avenue.

The Newhouse people placing line of posts
a few feet east of Joe Bradley's fence leaving a
very alley way The fence is being built,
it is presumed, to prevent the growing dump from
injuring Bradleys property. As stated last week,
petition circulating asking the authorities
to make avenue at that particular place. This
petition not to be presented to the council un-
til the regular meeting, but the rapid covering of
a portion of the ground has hastened matters
The petition cheerfully signed almost
unanimously by the Sunnvsiders and some of our
leading business who have no property inter-
ests there but interested in outlet for their
delivery wagons have voluntarily added their
signatures. The justice of the claims of the prop
erty of that section for is admitted
by all, but matter where the survey NAV be
made, somebody will protest, for every foot of
ground is owned. The Newhouse people and
Joseph Burke, for instance, who own the land
which would have to be condemned for the pro-
posed avenue, may oppose the petition, and so
may others for other avenues; but should the city
decide to do something, the law of eminent do
main would prevail. We understand; however
that what the Sunnysiders after is an outlet
They do not seek to damage any PERSONS property
causelessly. The council, doubt, will solve the
problem happily and all hands be satisfied.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
New Enterprise on Soda Creek.

The Miners Gold Developing Company, has
been organized for the operation of group of SIX
claims Mineral Mountain, which will be devel-
oped by the Nebraska Tunnel. This group of
claims is exceptionally valuable district, which
has attracted the attention of prospectors and
miners for more than twenty years, account of
the rich float found in the wash. Numerous efforts
have been made to locate the source of this float
but it is only within a very short time that opera
tors have taken the proper steps to open the min,
eral zones by mines and tunnels. The Nebraska
tunnel cuts the extension of the famous Lexing-
ton vein and several other good veins, which have
produced quite largely in the past The tunnel
beng adit will be driven at much less cost than
is ordinarily the case, and besides there are the
probabilities of opening shoot in the main
ven while at the time developing cross
veins the value of which is known The tunnel
when completed, will cut the apex of the
tain at depth of not less than 1900 feet. This
company was organized by the ]. D. Williamson
Investment Company of Idaho Springs,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
MR.. REGENNITTER RECEIVES
APPOINTMENTS.

Attorney E. L. Regennitter on the 18TH inst.
received the appointment from District Judge A.
H, DeFrance of examiner of titles, office
that created at the last term of the legislature
by the Torrens act The intention of the act is to
relieve property owners of great deal of annoy
ance and expense incident to getting abstracts of
title every time a conveyance is made We shall
endeavor to give synopsis of the workings of the
1t is well to state that the action of the prop
erty owner is entirely voluntary. Those who wish
to take advantage of the act simply have to make
application to the district court in the county in
which the land is situated, abstract of title up
to that date accompanying the petition. The court
then makes order and refers the matter to the
examiner of titles, whose duty it is to compare the
abstract with the records and then report back to
the court. If the examiner find cloud the title,
the applicant can have the same corrected in the
usual manner If the findings of the examiner be
favorable, the court issues decree and the papers
in the case are given to the registrar (the county
clerk who makes the proper record and an ori-
ginal and duplicate certificate, the latter being
given to the applicant. This owners certificate
will be all that is necessary to producein the event
of sale or mortgage of the property thus expe-
diting and simplifying transfers of property mate
rally. By virtue of his Office the examiner is not
only the legal adviser of the registrar, but he
occupies the responsible position of practically
guaranteeing all titles examined by him. His du-
ties, therefore, will require great and thor
ough knowledge of the details pertaining to the
examination of records and of the legal effect of
all instruments entered upon the certificates made
by the regstrar.
The act also provides for an assurance fund,
which is placed in the hands of the county treas
urer, to protect applicants from any possible
mistakes, omissions misfeasances by any of the
officers concerned in the procedure, that all who
take advantage of this act can rest easy in making
conveyances.
The Torrens act is practically copy of what is
in force in number of eastern and western states
in England, Australia and one or two other coun-
tries, and which has been found very satisfactory.
In addition to the Office of examiner Mr.. Reeen-
hitter has been made of the committee of
thirteen, comprising member from each of the
judicial districts of the state appointed to adopt
suitable blanks and records
Realizing that many property will be
deeply interested in this departure from the pres
ent unsatisfactory way of doing things, and are
especially concerned in clearing up the records,
acquiring perpetual abstract of title and being
assured from loss Mr.. Regennitter expresses him
self as willing to explain the plan in detail to the
chamber of commerce or others.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
THE CITY COUNCIL HOLDS A
SPECIAL MEETING.

A special meeting of the city council held Thurs
day night and well attended, there being visit
present from the Red Men lodge, and others
interested in the proposed avenue starting from
Wall street in Sunnyside and extending to Miner
street.
Addresses were made by Braves Noxon, Trathen
and Boyd of the local lodge and Big Chief Cook of
the Empire organization added a few words. The
committee after a contribution from the city
to assist in entertaining the 600 or more eminent
warriors accompanied by daughters of Pocahontas
on the 18th prox. To be acted on later.
Regarding the avenue the petition for
which read and addresses made by Messrs,
Bradley and Birkins favoring immediate action,
the major of the board, as expressed was
that the prayer of the petitioners was founded on
good grounds and the matter left to the proper
committee. As the proposed avenue not only will
cut off slice of the Newhouse holdings in Sunny
side, but through the middle of the large
holdings of the company the south side of the
creek it is rumored there is threatened opposition
by the manager
Captain Isgrig asked from the council the privi-
lege of erecting tank at certain elevation on
the face of the bluff opposite the Reduction Co.'s
concentrator. He wants to use the water coming
from the reservoir leak, at a reasonable rental,
until the same is repaired. The company then
purposes pumping water into the tank from its
ditch. This was also referred to committee.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
An Enjoyable Event.

Great preparations had been made by members
of the Idaho Springs lodge No. I3 K. of P. to
entertain the officers of the grand lodge last Thurs
day night, but the visitors missed the train at Den
and the disappointment was d. eply felt by the
local Pythians. However the programme pre-
viously outlined carried out to the letter, and
a most enjoyable evening passed. Two can
dldates were given the work IN the sd rank all OF
officers who were installed at the last meeting
after which the members sat down to an elegant
lunch prepared for the occasion at the Saddle
Rock restaurant. Some forty plates were laid, and
between courses there a feast of informal
o-atory that added much to the pleasure of the
caSion.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
Jackson Park Monument.

c. S. Birkins president Of the chamber of COM
merce, has received copy of the Jackson park
BILL as passed. and will present the same for con-
sideraton at the next meeting of the city council
The bill differs somewhat from the draft made by
Senator Roberts, father of the measure, and the
change may cause some fervid oratory. Should
the city dads, by resolution endorse the measure
the 81 900 appropriated will be available at once.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25


FIRST PART.
rCh-Nluelunsen 49,. .'..'.. wagner
Overture-Raymond ....................Tho Thomas
Intermezzo Salambo. .............,........M Morse
Ballroom Whispers s......................G Gregh
Intermisson fifteen minutes.
PART SECOND.
fantasle-fdust. .-.... -. Gounod
Baritone Solo-Carmen. en....................B Bizett
Mr. Jacob Jaffe.
Cornet Solo-Die Post i'm Waldo. ......... Shaffer
Mr.. Albert Bach
Egyptian ntermezzo-Cario. .............. Baar
EVENING PROGRAM, 8 O'CLOCK sAARp.
PART FIRST.
March-King Dodo Observation-Disclosures. Luders
Selecton-Florodora ............ ........ Stewart
Watz-Wine, Women and Song. ........ Strauss
Baritone Solo-Holy City. Adams
Mr.. Jacob Jaffe.
Intermission fifteen minutes.
PART SECOND.
Violin Solo-Chansonde Berceau. ........ Hauser
Mr. o. Koenigsberg.
Selecton-Singing Girl. Herbert
Little Irher, .....,....... Barnard
Mr.. o. Koenigsberg, Director
Concerts every Sunday afternoon and evening
E. Stingley, Manager.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

The school board, understand, has secured
all but of the teachers for the public schools
Miss Ethel Robins of this city has been secured
for the East End school.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25

Mrs. L. R. Grosslight of Detroit, Michigan, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Machol, who gave a card
party in her honor on Wednesday
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-07-25
Special Concert Next Sunday.

The Trocadero management begs to announce
their first concert of the to be given by the
Koenigsberg Denver orchestra. Sunday, July 20,
1908:
AFTERNOON PROGRAM, 5 O'CLOCK SHARP.
FIRST PART
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-17
SCHOOL GARDENS.

1t is greatly desired that special atten-
ton be called to tho announcement OF
free illustrated lectures to be given under
the auspices OF the Rhode Island Horti-
cultural society in Sayles hall. 'Brown
University. at 5 o'clock tomorrow even
ing.
The topic Is school Gardens Mr.
Henry Lincoln Clapp. the lecturer and H.
lustrator, IL principal Of the George Put
nam school Of Boston. where he has de-
veloped the finest school garden in this
country. He has been to Europe twice TO
study the school gardens there of which
there are many. He is one of the most In
terestins writer's and speakers on this
subject
The meeting will be one that can be en-
ioyed by and made profitable to all. es-
pecially young people. IL is hoped that IL
will prove OF special value TO all connect
cd with the public schools, including par
ents as well as to citizens Interested In
the Improvement of Rhode Island towns
aud villages
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-17
WAS JAMES
M'kE0N
MURDERED? !?
Relatives Of the Providence Man
Found Dead In New York
Scout Suicide Theory.

The relatives OF James M'Keon OF this
city. who was reported as having COM
mitted suicide In q New York hotel on
Saturday. scout the idea that the de-
ceased took his own life. and declare II to
be their opinion that he was murdered.
A brother OF the dead man wrote
friend in this city yesterday from New
York, that IL In his belief that James
was murdered McKeon has been In the
employ OF the American Locomotive COM
pany as a messenger. This position In one
OF Importance. and among the duties 10 10
set up locomotives when they are recelv-
ed at their destination, and to run the
trial trips.
The unfortunate young man went to
New York last week TO look up some
missing cars and took considerable money
with him. but when found his total re-
sources were "a cents.
He was not a drinking man and as far
as known had not the slightest trouble to
cause the thought OF suicide. He was 23
years old and boarded with his brother
who is positive that he would have real
lied II had his mind been occupied with
any trouble either real or imaginary.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-17
KNIGHTS BANQUET.
Annual Social and Entertainment Of CAL
vary Commandery Last Night.

The annual banquet, concert and Dali
,f Calvary commandery, Knights Tenn
plars. was held in Masonic hall last even
ing. and despite the inciement weather
was one Of the largest attended and most
successful ever held by the commandery'
Previous to the banquet reception was
held by the officers of the commandeIy'
10 which nearly SEQ sir knights, theif ID
dies and invited guests attended. Inc
receiving party consisted of Rogers u.
Young, eminent commander OF calvary
commandery: Robert l.. spencer and ms
sister, Miss Spencer; John nm u, ra M monp1e, nn%
mandery OF Massachusetts, and hhode
Island, and Mrs. Monroe,
The banquet was held In the large hali
the tables being prettily decorated ana
the hall embelished with flowers ana
ferns. During the dinner Reeves orches-
ira. Bowen K. Church. conductor was OF.
the platform. and while the dinner was
I'm progress the following program was
rendered. Overture medley. latest songs.
Tilzer; song for cornet. Evening star.
Stromberg, Mr.. Church: "Cayaileria
Rusticana," Mascagni; duet for flute ana
horn, Title. Messrs Padley and Church
"valse Armoreuse, Berger; seiecuon'
silver Slipper, stuart a., ,,,ouo. rho
company retired TO the lodge room. where
a very enjoyable musical and literary en-
was given 5he ppSsrRm Rnrmeni Peepg
March" by the orchestral" q reading by
Miss Edith Dexter. her subject belne
The Storm at Sea. song, SehoTltd'
sung by Madame" Smith, followed, and
was very much appreciated. Madame
was in reality William Smith. fact
which the audience did not discover unit
the "songstress" was almost through the
song Prof. Perry w Smith gave som'
exhibitions OF modern magic" and M
followed hy -Mr-Sm4th- Ia clever
character impersonation. Two readings
by Miss Dexter concluded the entertain
ment
A card OF ten dances followed I'm tn
banquet hall, Reeves orchestra furnish
cd the music and dancing lasted until al
ter midnight The floor director wa
| George II Burt. and his aids were JON
| Scheminger. Jr.. Howard II. Wilcox. lior
ace T. Knowles and George A. jerks
The committee which had genera
| charge over this social consisted Of Rob
| ert l.. Spencer. Frederick !. Dana am
James A Rogers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-17
EAST PROVIDENCE

the society were present and took part
IN 'ne ssHiAaKBsPEARE MEETS.
The Shakespaare club holds Its regular
semi-monthIy meeting tomorrow evening
at the home Of Henry Carpenter OF ,,,as SUN,
NIT street. The different parts or aii -
the last meeting and the club will take
up the reading in dialogue style at TO-
morrows meeting.
SOCIAL CLUBS.
The Imperial and the Ivy Social club
hold regular meetings tomorrow evening
in their respective quarters Athletics
especially basket ball nave rec receives ,ee
club has now two good basket ball teams
which practice quite regularly: Nothlng
has been done by. the Ivy CLUB as Se. @
quarters can be found the club will re-
move from its present location.
GENERAL MENTION.
The police biotter was empty this MORN
Netop council, American Mechanics
held its regular meeting last night.
There viii be n civil service examina-
tion tomorrow TO form an eligible list.
from which the offices OF substitute car
rier and clerk may be filled.
public. will hold a meeting tonight. and
something extra Is promised In the way
The Woman's Missionary society con-
nected with the Second Baptist church
held it's monthly meeting ut the parson-
age last night.
The Rumford Social club held an en-
tertainment last night In the old town
hall at East Providence centre. A finely
arranged literary and musical program
was offered and listened TO with much
enjoyment by "a good-sized audience.
The United Workers OF the Congrega-
tional church meet this afternoon with
Mrs Charles f. Gordon OF Russell ave-
nue..
Tinkham's fremont orchestra will give
a dane in the town hall Thursday even
ing.
The Ivy Social club will hold its annual
ball i'm the town hall Friday evening
The Glenlyon Social club gives an enter
tainment the same night in the old town
hall
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-02-17
Mr.. Hepburn and AT. Ankony
viii Be Notable Figures.
FIRST WEIGHS S29 POUNDS.
OF herOnIy I85.-.Ons GOurmand, Other a
Spare eater---No Chair In Senate Large
Enough for Gentleman From Idaho.

Washington. D. c., Feb 1.-Two OF the
most striking figures in the senate VIII be
w. B. Hepburn OF Idaho and Levi An
keny of the state OF Washington Mr.
Hepburn is enormously fat. Mr.. Ankeny
is tall and very slender Mr.. Hepburn is 5
feet 10 inches tall and weighs 329 pounds
Mr.. Ankeny is feet and weighs ls5.
Mr.. Hepburn has lived more in the
state of Washington than In Idaho. has
made the bulk OF his fortune In the prac-
tice OF law In that state and keeps his
principal law office in Spokane
Mr. Ankeny has lived az much In ldaho
as In Washington and accumulated MS
vast fortune mainly through the mercan-
tile trade he has built up In Idaho after
forty years of effort
Mr. Hepburn is noted as one OF the
gourmands OF the Pacific coast region.
Mr.. Ankeny is noted as one OF the sparest
eaters I'm the same country.
IL is related by eye-witnesses that Mr.,
Heyburn has been known to eat nVe
plates OF soup. four dozen oysters. three
porterhouse steaks. half gallon OF Ice
cream and two pies at a single situng'
and that, too. after midnight 10 say
nothing OF the vegetables and other
''fillings" that go with such a meal His
girth is more than sixty inches: his cRest
measurement Is about the same.
There is no chair in the senate chamber
that Mr. Hepburn can sit In, and Ser
geant-at-Arms Ransdell will soon be
called upon to have the special chair now
occupied by Senator Mason, OF Illinois,
enlarged to conform to the more ampnned
avoirdupois OF the gentleman from ldaho
Mr. Apkeny is known as the fussei
Sage OF the Pacific coast He commands
more ready cash than any other capital
list i'm that region. He is chief stockholder
in more than twenty banks scattered
through Washington, Idaho and oregon
and in forty-eight hours could mass sS, :
o00. 0c0 In any one OF these banks TO his
own credit
Not the least Interesting feature OF the
new senator from Washington Is that his
name Is not Ankeny, except by adoption
He was christened Johann Schmidt
That was his fathers name. When his
parents were on their way back to MIS-
souri, from oregon. while the future SEN
ator was a baby the father died OF pneu-
monia. The widow buried the husband on
the Nebraska prairie and continued on to
Missouri There she married prosperous
merchant who adopted the boy and be-
slowed upon him the odd name he now
bears