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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

productive funds of between $J00,O00 and $l.0O0.O0O but one. And so far as can be gleaned from public records. there are three Southern State universities which in thirty years have received no "bene- faction" whatever.
 Superficially speaking. liberal training is an unimportant factor in the problem of general education; 1t is the elementary ind a deplorable contrast between the South and other parts of the country. In 1900 the average length of the school year in the Southern States was but 1O9 days the average expenditure per pupil Sg. F. In the North Central States-new States, many of them-the average ex- penditure per pupil vas 2O.S5 We must remember, too. in ccnnectlon with these statistics that the border States such as Maryland and Tennessee, bring up the average enormously. In North Carolina ''school kept but fraction over seventy days. and the expenditure per pupil was S4.34 In Alabama. though the school year was eight days longer, the expenditure per pupil was but $3l0. and so small Is the enrolment through the Southern States that at the Conference TOT Educa- ton in the South held in 1901 the average number of school days per child was giv- en as three a year. Be 1t rememebred. too, that these children, the men and wo- men of tomorrow. thus on starvation ra- tiOns enthusiastically are without other means to relieve their necessities. There are no vacation schools. n0 lectures, no libraries, one might almost say no books passing from hand to hand
 According to MT. Walter II. Page, the proportion of illiterate white voters Tn the ten cis-Nississippi Southern States is today as large as 1t was in 1850. That Is to say. in all these years of marvellous educational development in other parts of the country and in which even the black, just out of slavery, has so progressed, the Southern white has not gained In- deed. he has lost. since he staggers today under the incubus of half a century of apathy We gre accustomed 10 take the the ijlitcracy of the old slave States, but that Is a very incomplete measure. At least an additional 25 per cent can do no more than read and white ana the upper level of intellectual equipment and efl- ciency is Ts., Y that of the corresponding classes in other parts Of the country. Yet upon these men and women devoivcs the most critical social problem ever SlV-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
MIR. JACKSON HoNoRED.
Nominated by Democrats as Post
 master of House.

Nominated by Democrats as Post
 master of House.
 Private Secretary J. Kirkman Jackson, to Governor Jelks. was yesterday receiv- ing congratulations on the honor paid him by the Democratic minority of the House in Congress. Mir. Jackson was chosen by the Democrats as their candi. date for postmaster of the House, place which pays 5000 annually. The Republican majority, however, con trols the House, and a Republican will be formally elected to the place. The ma jority and the minority parties in Con gress. have caucuses in which all officials of the House from speaker down are nom mated
 The Democratic caucuses of the House which met Saturday nominated Hon John Sharpe Williams of Mississippi fol speaker, and in the naming of the other officials. MT. Jackson was nominated fol postmaster.
 Two years ago a similar compliment was paid Mir. Jackson. Yesterday MT. Jackson wrote the Ala bama congressman thanking them and the Democratic members of the House for the compliment. He hoped that two years from now when the Democrats of the House had control no issue of third termism would be raised to defeat his formal election as postmaster of the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
WOMAN, REMOVE THE oAUsEl
Why Sufferer from the Health-wreck- ing Diseases Your Sex is
 Heir ToP

Painful menstruation yields nearly as readily to Feminala as scanty or irregu- lar menstruation. Chronic inflammation of the womb Is quite as yielding to it's curative powers as disorders of less dis aster.
 In short-female diseases of long stand ing and serious nature just as surely euc- cumb to the beneficial influences of Fem inala as heterogeneous of short duration and lesser importance.
 Feminala acts specifically. It allays in- fammation where there is inflammation. It strengthens the whole of the uterine organs. It tones, builds up, and makes normal the whole afflicted tract
 To make the point clear-Feminala cures by removing the cause of the dis ease. rather than by affording relief of a temporary nature by action upon the disorder or disease in itself.
 Feminala, the prescription of an emi- nent physician. Is now sold and recom- mended by your druggist, $1.O0 bottle.
 Note to Women-A book concerning dis eases peculiar to women will be mailed, In plain, sealed envelope. free upon re- quest, if addressed to The Am erican Drug Company. Birmingham, Ala. Write for 1t to-day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
A NOBLE CAUSE.

The Birmingham News has the follow ing to say editorialiy of Mrs. Lee of Mont gomery:
 The movement led by Mrs. J. c. Lee of Montgomery. vice president of the South ern Memorial Association. for the erection of monument to Aiabama's dead on the field of Chickamauga, is a noble cause and should appeal to tho patriotic pride of every citizen of the commonwealth.
 Alabamians bore a valiant part in the bloody battle at Chickamauga and many of them sleep their last sleep in that historic ground. but no marble shaft tells the world of their heroic deeds. A forest of monuments erected by various States. both North and South, prociaims in en-
 during stone the bravery and seif-sacrifice of thousands from other sections who laid their lives on their country's altar. but the devotion and true heroism of the Ala bamiaus remair. unacclaimed.
 This should not be. It must not be. Alabama must have suitable memorial at Chlckamauga. Mrs. Lees efforts were cordially endorsed both by the veterans and the Sons of Veterans at the recent reunion, and she has received much en- commencement from other sources. There Is already fund of $500 collected by the Ladies' Memorial Association of Mont gomery for this purpose. It forms an ex- celient nucleus. for this noble unoertak- ing.
 Mrs Ice Is admirably adapted to the
 loving task which has been assigned to
 her. and her appeal. which The News publishes in another column to-day. should be read and responded to by every patriotic citizen of the State.
 The News also says:
 Mrs. Lee. who is a member of one of the most prominent and distinguished families in the South, is engaged in the great work of raising funds for the erec- ton on tho battle field of Chickamauga
 of a monument to the Alabama soldiers
 who fell in that fierce engagement. She presented the cause which she represents
 both to the reunion of the Veterans and the reunion of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. and 1t was cordially endorsed. In their resolutions of endorsement the Sons also resolved to call on all camps of the Sons in Alabama urging them to contribute to this noble movement Mrs. Lee has met with great encour. agement in her laudablc undertaking. She feels that the action of the Vet erans and Sons will be fruitful of splendid results. but in addition she has received many promises from individuals of sub- scriptlons. She stated yesterday that she had been approached by a number of leading men here who pledged themselves to give to the movement"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

en to a community to solve, one demand ing above all else that 1t be seen clearly and seen whole. and requiring for its so- methods. wide social philosophy and the finest ethical feeling translated into terms of democracy.
 The writer's conclusion is that the edu- great that the people of that section need and deserve outside aid in liberal meas ure. The line of greatest efficiency for educational endowments is shifted to the South: the need there is great and basal and they are next of kim"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
The Real Fortunatas.

Come to think of 1t, the iuckiest people are those who can't do much. I will ex- plain. If Henry Brown studies medicine with success, is a natural born orator with strong inclinations toward the bar q mean the law bar). and if, in addition, he is a shining light in amateur theatri- calls and his friends swear he ought to go on the stage-I am sorry for Henry Brown; that's all. And if Mary White writes articles and sells them and makes drawings and sells them and makes dress es as good as Paris and fusses up hats that other girls want to buy and goes or the stage and isn't missed off and open
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

her mouth just for fun to see If she can sing and finds she can-poor Mary! Oh poor Mary! Do you see her becoming any, thing else than a mental patch work quilt? But watch how easy 1t works the other way. Wal ter Black wish ing to find out his natural bent, makes out a list of the things he might be somewhat after
 this fashion.
 Doctor, lawyer Indian chief
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

brown gown and a brown toque. it Is enough to make any man propose. And you can get them for a dollar.
 Then take the matter of a pale turquoise blue bead chain worn with a pearl gray dress and a broad white ermine hat trim med with big rosettes of blue to match. These are the little things that count.
 l am glad to see that furs are becoming frivolous (the last part of that wouldn't make bad headline. can't bear staid things. as you may have guessed: not even If they are serviceable, and there always was something incongruous in a chunky" fur hDa worn with very dainty, frilly gown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

know what they can do and are trying to do it.
 Self Knowledge is supposed to
 be one of the most valuable as- sets a man or woman can have.
 but how rare it is! I don't sup pose there Is a h II m @ n being W h O d O e S n t think to h1mSelI that he might have dcne a great deal better in some other line than the one he is in. And in nine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
DowIE IN wAsHINGToNs
Has a Long Talk With the Presi
 dauf

Washington. Nov. 7.-John Alexander Dowie. head of the Zion Restoration Host, arrived in Washington to-day en route from New York. He passed most of the day fin viewing the sights of the cap ital.
 Early this morning. accompanied by several members of his host, pr. Dowie called by appointment at the executive offices to see the President. He was in conference with President Roosevelt for nearly an hour. At the conclusion of his interview. Dr. Dowie said he had no state ment to make concerning 1t. The call he said. was purely a social one, and no sig nificance was to be attached to It. He had had very pleasant chat with the President for whom he entertained a high regard.
 pr. Dowie will leave tonight for Zion City. travelling in his private car ovef the Baltimore and Ohio
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

f we only could come into the world
 keted how much easier it would be! \ would then know exactly what was bected of us, and we would do it imme-
 tely and save time John Smith, find himself labeled poet, would start right writing poetry QHumph! that Is raise iteration, but don't you careO ana hn Jones, seeing that an all wise ProVl- bee intended him for a stockoroker.
 lIldn't waste any time rhyming cat and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
THE RUMMAGE SALE A SUCCESS

The Rurnmage Sale. given by the Work ing Circle of the First Baptist Church last week was a great success from every point of view.
 These sales are becoming very popu- lar in other cities with societies and or- ders as a means of raising money. Con sidering the fact that this was the flI st venture in the new and unexplored field for Montgomery. the promoters feel that the result was entirely satisfactory.
 From Monday morning until Saturday night tho sale went on and every conceiv- able article from an opossum to a plano was there to be disposed of. and they were sold. More than $500 was cleared, and the ladies feel well repaid for their labors. The officers of the Working Cir cle. to whom much praise is due for the | success of the Rummage Sale. are Mrs. Florence Harris. President: Miss Olive Rusnton. Vlce-President: Mrs. T. H. Mi zell. Secretary. and Mrs. Henry Knabe. ] Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
REcEpTIoN AIT ST. JoHN,s.

St. Johns Guild of ChristLln Service entertains the congregation with a recep ton at the rectory on Tuesday. Novem- Der 10. from 4 to 9 p. m. The congrega- tions of the Holy Comforter and St. Johns are cordially invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
What to Dol Until the Doctor Arrives

One of my children was taken with cramp collie and suffered severely" says s. B. Elzee, of Monett, Mo 1T teie- phoned for doctor. then gave a dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar- rhoea Remedy, and few minutes later a second dose. Before the doctor came the child was relieved" For sale by all drug gists. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Come! See! Buyi Eati at 22 S. Perry St. Bazaar. Oyster supper and daily luncheon from Tuesday, Nov. 10 to Saturday, Nov. IA. Ladies Adams St. Baptist Church.
 sutu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
BARTLETT-RICE.

The following invitation has been re- ceived by friends in Montgomery:
 MT. and Mrs. George Henry smathers request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. May Rice to MT. Henry Thomas Bartlett, on the morn- ing of Wednesday. the 18th of November. at 10 o'clock, Loretta Heights, Waynes- vile. North Carolina"
 "Mr. and Mrs Henry Thomas Bartlett at home after the 18th of December. 729 Madison avenue, Montgomery, Ala"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
sATURDAY CARD CLUB
 BUSINESS MEETING.

There will be business meeting of the Saturday Card Club this afternoon at the home of Miss Carolyne Randolph at o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
Wcft1eti and Society.
 BY MRS T. N. COPIES

take place at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Arthur Templeton Hannon on Amanda Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
A BrRTHDAY PARTY

Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Murphy entertained number of little folk on Saturday after noon. at their home on Jefferson Street. in celebration of the 10th birthday of their little daughter, Sadie, and the Sth birth day of her two little friends, Joe Dor sey and Allie Salmons
 Games were played by the children and delicious refreshment was served at 5 o'clock Among the presents received by little Sadie was beautiful watch and chain, the gift of her grandmother, Mrs. Chappen Among the guests were: Joe Dor sey. Allie Salmons, Rosa Fulton, Lucy Glover. May Boykin Glover. Lexie Me- Kinney. Fannie Salmons, Catherine Sal- mons, Lillian Dorsey, Estelle Swartz, Belle Mckinney, Mary Blue Grove and Sarah Murphy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
OUIQ 0LarL hlR
 Poetry.

hen think how happy and prosperous
 all should be! No false starts, no Ind pegs in square holes. no families rving because theIr head was under
 unwarranted impression that he was genius. More than that, as a result, bad paintings. no lame verse, no in- Imonious pussy" music or, as one of
 friends puts 1t, mo cacaphony in A ll sublime harmony among men and n among women! Fancy what a pie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. T. J. Cowell has returned from a visit to relatives in Louisville and Cin- cinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Miss Amoret Dawson Is the guest of Mrs. T. H. McGough on South Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. G. B. Herrick of Birmingham. Is the guest of Mrs. Cook on Jefferson Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

The way to make a man forget 4-f favor ls to do him one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
Fur Neck piacaa


 The sketch will give you an idea of the very latest thing in fur neck pieces. Mo- tlce the gray fringe on the moleskin sec- tlon and the white ball fringe on the lit. tle inner vest of ermine. also the new pointed shape in the back. The muff which goes with this is of plain moleskin made with small holes for the hands ana gathered at the top. Stole and nun are hhed With white satin. There is nothing prettier for a brunette than this combi nation of moleskin and ermine.
 Also' 1T you want to be very smart wear with your suit a crepe de chine waist matching 1t. Nothing can he smarter than these soft, pretty blouses made of black. of brown, of blue or of ueep req ana trimmed with dainty tuck ed mousseline de sole and embroideries of the same shade
 In boots this winter wear a plain kid toe, cap and all. or for dressv wear a plain upper with the entire lower haIf of patent leather. but don't be seen fin the boot that is all leather with a pat. ent leather toe cap It is hopelesslv o,,, of style.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

oh. l didn't mean that Let us take it 
 Doctor-No good at making out bills. Lawyer-Has too much regard for facts. Plumber-Too quick in movements. Reporter-No imagination.
 Musician-Am bald
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

As out of ten he is probably right. Nour our parents were only clever But nts strange to say. are the most un- Yer people alive. If they only knew Mi we are best fitted for and If they Al only give us push in the right e,tion instead of sending us in the Fr. as they usually do! Of course it sionally happers that a child is set sa the very first in the right direction. Aunate child! It Is like being given a
 of q mile in a two mile race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. H. L. Riley has been caled to Dru, ry, Ala. on account of the serious illness of her mother
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

You see, after each profession he has to set down his limitations. and there is nothing left but the line marked clerk: so a clerk he becomes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. R. I. Browder Is visiting her sis- ter. Mrs. R. D. Browder, at 515 Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
TAYLOR HANNoN
 WEDDING TOMORROW.

The hour of the ceremony of the Tay- lor-Hannon wedding tomorrow Is g o'clock. It appeared wrong in the Social Calendar of Sunday. The marriage will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
What Could the Poor Girl popo

What Could the Poor Girl Dop" the same manner Mary Whites sis Susan does her little list after this ion: Htist-Have to label my pictures. run away. eessmaker-I cut out the same sleeve times in succession. in with right foot. I itrimony- Flu see. there is only matrimony left, Susan, like a sensible girl, gets mar me, oh my! How beautifully le! fyould like to stop right here, hut un- nately it is expected of me that
 write little more; so this Is where get some paragraphs on fashion. ',-ahem! Those wishing to leave the may do so. .,r an inexpensive bit of effectiveness mend me to the coral chain-that is, woman knows how to wear it. Knot Ice and worn by a brunette with a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
Montgomery Souvenir Cups.

Yeterday's express brought a lim- ited supply of Q novelty that I feel certain will meet with instant favor "A Souvenir Cup of Montgomery. It is medium in size, made of Kaiser ziem, and on the outside handsomely carved, is picture of the Alabama State Capitol. the Confederate Mon ument, The White House of The Confectionery, Federal Building, and a double mule team with Q big load of cotton.
 Just the thing for travelling and particularly well suited as a gift to a friend in a distant city.
 $1.00 each while they last. r..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mir. and Mrs. Sam Brewer of Tuskegee, are visiting Mrs. Brewers grandmother. Mrs Townsend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10
The Awkwardness of It All.

The AWKWaTIutSS or It All.
 1t as it is-how inconvenicnt. One E the world is rushing around trying
 see what it can do and incidentally linz in the way of the people who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. Fulton. who for several days has been the guest of MT. and Mrs. J. II. Me- Call has returned to her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs H. E. Moulton of Wetumpka, was yesterday the guest of her mother. Mrs. Ella Paul, on Jefferson Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Miss Alice Exworzle and Miss Gussi Exworzle of Sprague Junction, are visit ing Miss Olivia Andrews at 205 Gold thwaite Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mir. and Mrs. Hare and little daughter of Tuskegee. have returned to their homt after a visit to friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

MT. and Mrs. James Martin of Gads- den. are the guests of MT. and Mrs. w H Moore, at their home on Sayre Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

MT. R. M. Sands and motlfer, Mrs. C D. Sands, returned last night from { short visit to Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Miss Bessie Whitehead of Murfreesboro Tenn. is visiting her sister, Mrs. LaGyt w Wright, on Jefferson Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs J. T. Turnipseed has returned froL Raif, where she was called to the bed side of her father, Mir. P. c. FanniIl who died Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs. s. F. DeBardelebeh of Mobile, is visiting her two nieces. Mrs. J. C. Vii cox and Mrs. Ella Paul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

The friends of Mrs. Richard Morgan have heard with regret the news of ht death of her brother, Mir. Pat Lyons o Mobile. Mrs. Morgan Is prominent member of the J. I. Mckinney Division of the G. I. A. to the B. of l.. E., ant that organization expressed their sympa thy for her by sending a handsome flu neral design to Mobile yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-10

Mrs Warren DeBardeleben and Mrs. Willie DeBardeleben of Ozark, are the guests of Mrs. Frank DeBardeleben on Montgomery Street.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-26
SAYS BRITAIN WILL LOSE 1T.
Carnegie Makes This Prediction Regard.
Ing South Africa.

New York, Dec. 19.-At a meeting
here today of the Armstrong associa-
ton, Andrew Carnegie surprised his
hearers by asserting he believed Great
Britain would surely some day lose
South Africa. He said:
ut is about as certain as we are liv-
ing that Great Britain will lose South
Africa, because the Dutch population
there is increasing, while the British
are not. The Kahirs won't work.
What would Great Britain give for o.
100000 negroes, as peaceable and az
loving as those in this country. These
men give us about IL 900, 600 bales Of
cotton every year and this, contend
helps make the United States the most
powerful nation in the world. Suppose
fleet OF British werships would attack
us. The president need only raise his
hand and say stop exporting cotton, and
the war would be won. What a happv
country this is to have the negro.
MY knowledge of the question leads
me to the opinion that no political
measure can ever save or benefit tie
negro. The Hampton institute shows
the only useful solution"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1903-12-26
GREAT PANIC AT FIRE.
Students at Tennessee College Leap
From Windows In Drovcs.

Nashville, Tenn, Dec. 22.-Five per-
sons are known to have been killed and
perhaps 30s injured, 10 of them fatally,
in fire here tonight, which consumed
the Central Tennessee college for young
negro women, department of Walden
university. 1t is possible the ruins
mayo ontain the remains of other Wet
inns. The property loss is estimated at
$26, 600.
The fire broke out about IL o'clock
in the top of the building, which was
four stories high and without fire es-
capes.
1t was occupied by about 60 students,
who were asleep when the alarm was
given. The widest panic ensued, wo-
men and girls rushing to the windows
from which they jumped in droves, the
dead and injured lying in heaps where
they fell to be fallen upon by those
following them from the flaming win
dows. Every ambulance in the CITY
was soon on the scene, and the injured
we're hurried to the hospitals.
When the flames were first discovered
they seemed to entirely envelop the
building and it is considered almost
certain that some of the terrorized oc-
cupants were overcome by smoke before
reaching the windows.