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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
POPE EXPRESSES THANKS.
Gratified by Receipt of Message of
 the President,

Rome. April 17.-The Pope was gratifed when informed that President Roosevelt on the celebration of Papal jubilee had forward to the Pontiff, through Car dinal Gibbons. the volumes containing all the messages and official documents of the Presidents of the United States. He said:
 "The messages are the essence of cen tury and a half of American political wisdom. shall be happy in having it as companion to the set of President Roosevelt's own literary works. sent by Governor Taft last year"
 The Pontiff added that he will thank the President by sending him an auto graph letter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
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" $~%~% WY 'f The bazaar now being held in Rich mond under the auspices of the Daughters ot the Confectionery for the benefit of the Jefferson Davis Monument is one of the largest of its kind ever given since Dazaars came into fashion. It opened Wednesday April 15. Alabama did its duty nobly for this cause and 1t is doubt ful if chapter of the L.. D. C. in the State failed to respond with a generous box of salable articles. The profits of the enterprise will probably run high in the thousands.
 Many friends called at the residence of Mrs. J. c. Haygood yesterday to inquire as to her condition. She was suffering Gonssideraole o1sc last evening, Much sym 1t Is said by her physician that the injury, though painful and serious, will not confine her to her room more than two or three weeks.
 Miss Sadie Jacobi. who was the pianist at the carnival Thursday evening, was presented with a beautiful bouquet of American Beauties just before the con- clusion of the last number. They were handed to her from the stage by Miss Jette Aileen Farley.
 Mrs. Warren Brown requests that her committee of the Infirmary Aid Associa- ton meet this morning at the Auditorium. She will be glad If any not of the com mfttee who are willing to help will come also.
 Mrs. William Dorsey Jelks, and Miss Catherine Jelks arrived from EufauIa Thursday evening and are with Governor Jelks at the home of M-. J. Craig Smith. The primary department of the Court Street Methodist Church will be repre- sented at the Sunday School Convention at Huntsville by Miss Minnie Allen. Captain Harry Lee and Lieutenant Van Alta or the battleship Massachusetts. now anchored In the Pensacola harbor are guests of MT. J. P. oConner. MT. August Hirsch of Birmingham was the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Leopold Loeb yesterday. He came Thursday evening to attend the carnival. Mrs. Nj. J. Cowan and Master Sidney Wellborn of Union Springs are visiting MT. and Mrs. S. N. Wellborn on Gold thwaite Street.
 MT. Hardwick Ruth has returned from Anniston where he went to attend the mari age of Mrs. Ruth's sister. Miss Ida Crook.
 The Saturday Card Club meets this morning with Miss Emm Randolph at her home on South Goldthwaite Street.
 Miss Eliza Arlington has returned from New York, where she spent the winter studying music.
 The St. Nicholas Club will meet today at half past 10 o'clock with Miss Lizzie Fitzpatrick.
 Mir. T. w Toney of Enfaula is the guest of General and Mrs. William c. Oates.
 Miss Mary Ella Woolsey of Selma is the guest of Miss Mary Kirkpatrick.
 Mrs. Perry of Birmingham is visiting her sister Miss Rebie Berney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
GENERAL AND MRS. oATEsS BRILLIANT RECEPTION TO
 ls1 MISS OATES

tf14.t. MISS OATES.
 The freception at which General and Mrs. William Calvin Oates entertained last evening to present to their frienos their. cousin, Miss May Courtney Oates pf Charlotte, N. C., was perhaps the most .distinctively brilliant private func- ton of the entire social season. It was notably elegant and characterized with tone of exquisite: taste; in every detail. as IS sure to be the case when so cultured and gracious a host and hostess as Gen. eral and Mrs. Oates present so charming n guest of honor as is Miss Oates. So delightful is the hospitality always dis- pensed at this home that each guest IS apt to feel as if singled out for special courtesfes.
 The entire home was arranged in an elaboIate scheme of decoration. The hall was in green with a touch of yell low A profusion of greens in palms and smilax were grouped with artistic effect The entire stair rail and newell were en- twined with smilax, and in it's midst clusters of yellow roses werefplaced.
 In ,,the blue. parlor Easter lilies and whitS roses were used in lavish arrange ment with white wild wood blossoms and greens, and green shaded candles in sil- yer candelabra.
 In ithe pink parlor, where General and
 
 the splendid American Beauty roses tow- cred in tall vases amid masses of violets placed with charming effect.
 Mrs. Oates wore handsome toilette of cream liberty mousselin and antique French imported lace, and held an arm cluster of American beauties. Miss Oates's elegant attire was of Nile- greeh satin striped tissue. adorned with rich iDuchesse lace and her flowers were pink. roses. .,s-A a ..~'&tt 1rs. .ns--.,
 Mrs. Oates's sister. Mrs. Ida Toney TIolt., of EufauIa, who assisted in recefv- Ing, was gowned in an exquisite creation of white satin striped etamine, fashioned over silk point d esprit and trimmed in black velvet Her flowers were white roses
 Punch was served in the Oriental room, which was arranged in red toned with green. The centerpiece was embroidery of red roses and festooned on the table was asparagus sprengheri with clusters of Malaga grapes. The table, which was bealItified by tasteful placing of red car nations, a warm glow being shed over the whole from red shaded lights burn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
snonsors Selected.

The baseball team of the Alabama Poly teehnic Institute at Auburn, has selected Miss Laura McAlpine. and Miss octavia Lauderdale of Selma as their sponsors at the games Auburn will play with the University of Alabama in this city the last of the month.
 Miss Eloise Smith of Selma. was chosen sponsor for the University team. Miss Smith has not announced the names of her maids of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
MEETING or THE 4J MAGAZINE CLUB.

The members of the Magazine Club met with Mrs. William Ledyard yesterday afternoon at her home on Jefferson Street, when the program included the reading of a magazine story by Miss Lalie Moore. The story was one Of the mill children of Georgia and was written by Miss Bacon.
 Mrs. Stewart MoQueen read a paper on St. Paul's Cathedral
 Mrs. Charles Scott read a paper on San Souci."
 The club made liberal donation to the Soldiers Home.
 Mrs. John B. Hastings was a new mem- Der who was admitted at this meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
To Organize Boat Club.

A boat club is to be organized in Selma and the outlook for a successful one Is bright It is hoped that 100 members can be secured and if this is done a float ing club house will be built and used by the members. A number Of boats and the necessary apparatus will also be pur- chased
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Dragons Drill.

The Dallas Dragons had practice drill yesterday. afternoon preparatory to par ticipatIon fin the Memorial Day exercises. The company was in command of Cap tain V. B. Atkins, First Lieutenant J. S. Ford. Second Lieutenant Crawford Phillips and Junior Second Lieutenant J. P. DohertY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
THE SPRING cARN-
 WAL MATINEE.

The second performance of the Spring Carnival. given by Mir. J. c. Weissner for the benefit of the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek. was held yesterday af- ternoon at the Montgomery Theatre. and was as splendid success as the per- formance of Thursday evening. It would be pleasure if space were unlimited to describe every child's part and every cos- tune, each was SO teautiful success.
 It Is to be said to the high praise of the 200 children who took part that they worked with good and willing spirits for the Old Soldiers in the Home at Moun- tain Creek, as did their teacher. under whose direction the Spring Festival was given.
 The names of the four boys who brought down the house with their fine buck dancing, were Arnold Hirsch, Berk Klein. William Jemison and Sam Drey- fus. Their names were inadvertently omitted in the account Of Thursday evenings performance, though their fine buck dancing was commented on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Excitement in Fez.

Tangier. April 17.-Advices from Fez to- day say the greatest excitement prevails there on the remored approach of large force os rebels, headed by the Pretender
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
MEETING OF MOTHERS UNION

The Mothers Union was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Moulton on South Hull Street.
 In the absence of Mrs. A. T. Goodwin. the vice-President. Mrs W. J. Cham bers, presided.
 The feature of the evening was a paper by Mrs. T. Gardner Foster, on What Shall We Drink7 The Effect of Liquids Upon the Stomach"
 A discussion of several timely topics was enjoyed by the members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Raising Track.

Workmen are buslly engaged in raising the tracks of the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans Railroad throughout the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Has Stood the Test

There is c familiar expression that 'Truth, ike gold, flashes the brighter from con tact" In like manner tho merits of "GooD LUCK" Baking Powder shine forth more bril- liantIy when compared with competitive brands. "GoOD LUCK" produces the iightest, most wholesome bread. and is delivered to the con- sumer at the lowest price ct which Q thoroughly reliable baking powder can Do sold. 1ooents per pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
The Newc of Selma.

city and 1t is said they will be elevated about five inches. The road has recently constructed a new passenger station and made many other Improvements
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

A. Zinsk has returned from an exten- sive trip through the County. He reports that farmers are making good progress In farming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

George Williams. a popular fiagman of the Southern Railway, fell from a car and badly injured his hand few days Hgo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
High Art in Gents Hats

does not necessarily High Prices as we'll High grade accompanies high art in our department, but popular prices prevail nevertheless because we strive to sell large quantities which enables to cut down nrofits. This week we offer fine lime of extreme novelties in fine Fur Hats special line just in by exrress in Black and Pearl rl............... SI.So
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Those versed in woodcraft can tell a dogwood tree by its bark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Cheap Hates West Vla D. W N. H- H.
 On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and Including April nst, 1903 Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2,05 for the round trip to all points in Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Territqries. and to certain points in Arkansas. Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited 9 days for returr ~ey. wth stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars. call on s. T. Suratt. T. A.. or call on or write W. l.. Beasley, Pass. Agent. Union Station, Montgomery, Ala. adv--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Capitol City Laundry
se BANK CASHIERS SAY.
c. M. SMITH, Prop,

3B BANK .CASHIEHS SAxs Ono who, wishes to attend business college that Is reliable, that gives superior instruoS Sion, that has special facilities for securing Dositions.s should attend
 DRAB1HDNE PRACTICAL BUSINESS (.
 aAs COLLEGE, Montgomery Farley National Bank Building.
 IS'fs d, Phone 642. Call or send for catalogue containing above mentioned testimonials, rates of tuition, etc, kpeciAl rates to scity Students. day or night .Rosittons sseurod.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Mrs. Herman Tonsmeire and Mrs. Joe Webb of New Orleans are visiting their parents, General and Mrs. J. F. Lumsden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Organization

It takes than quality of materials and skilled workmanship produce highgrade piano requires than knowledge of piano constructions
 requires thorough organization to regulate and direct efforts of every es@.
 organization that controls the work of department that of other department. the making of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Mrs. King Sparks and her two little sons of Jackson. Miss. are visiting Ma for and Mrs. D. M. Scott.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Conner of Hunts. vile are at the Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
personal and Local.

constructed a new DdSSeuBtT StdtioA oAd made many other Improvements
 Personal and Local.
 A. Zinski has returned from an exten- siye trip through the County. He reports that farmers are making good progress in farming.
 George Williams. a popular fiagman of the Southern Railway, fell from car and badly injured his hand few days Hgo.
 Mrs. Herman Tonsmeire and Mrs. Joe Webb of New Orleans are visiting their parents, General and Mrs J. F. Lumsden. Mrs. King Sparks: ks: and her ..,,, two i,ttie nsi for and Mrs. D. M. Scott.
 The members of the Phoenix Fire com pany have postponed the election of their officers until next week,
 Dr. Robert G. Patrick of the Judson Institute in Marion. was at the Kornegay yesterday.
 John Stratford. Forbes Lidden and w. J. Leibeiy of Montgomery were in Selma yesterday. t Ed Jones, a well known insurance man of Atlanta, formerly of Selma. Is In the city.
 Mrs. Aaron Maas is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. Louis k. schwarz in Mobile. c. w. Cater will leave tomorrow for Meridian where he will visit relatives. Mrs. J. Tyler Russell. Jr.. of Meridian. Miss. is visiting relatives in Selma. Mir and Mrs. Massey Wilson of Mont gonery were in Selma yesterday. Miles Hardy. a prominent planter of Sou. Inside, is in the city.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. R. Conner of Hunts vile are at the Albert. - Thomas Purvis of Cullman is stopping at the Kornegay Hotel. Adolph Eiiasberg of Atlanta. is visiting relatives in Selma.
 N. D. Robinson of Carrolton is vis- itor to Selma.
 Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R. On the first and third Tuesday in each
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Adolph Eliasberg of Atlanta. is visiting relatives in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

The members of the Phoenix Fire com pAny have postponed the election of their officers until next week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Cheap Rates West via L. G N. B. B

N. D. Robinson of carrolton is a vis- itor to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Miles Hardy. a prominent planter of Sou. .hside, is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Thomas Purvis of Cullman is stopping
 at the kornegay Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

MT. and Mrs. Massey Wilson of Mont gomery were in Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

. Mrs J. Tyler Russell, Jr.. of Meridian.
 Miss. is visiting relatives in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Dr. Robert G. Patrick of the Judson Institute in Marion. was at the Kornegay yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Richmond. Virginia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

c. w. Cater will leave tomorrow for Meridian where he will visit relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

John Stratford. Forbes Liddell and w. J. Leibeiy of Montgomery were in Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18
Forbes Piano

organization perfect The work of of department-must measure to the highest standard.
 recognize that the strength and soldity of organization depends to large degree the perfection of the whole
 the results, finest musical piano at a minimum cost.
 We sell pianos at manufacturers prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Ed. Jones, a well known insurance man of Atlanta, formerly of Selma. Is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Mrs. Aaron Maas is visiting her daugh- ter. Mrs. Louis k. Schwarz in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Miss Sadie Jacobi. who was the pianist at the carnival Thursday evening, was presented with beautiful bouquet of American Beauties just before the con clusion of the last number. They were handed to her from the stage by Miss Jette Aileen Farley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-18

Many friends called at the residence of Mrs. J. c. Haygood yesterday to inquire as to her condition. She was suffering considerable last evening. Much sym 1t is said by her physician that the injury, though painful and serious, will not confine her to her room more than two or three weeks
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
september o, 10 ano II. 1908.

and promises TO be the meetings held The President
he Association has been busy for time making
To insure a successful meeting
The railroads OF the State as heretofore
10 Issue transportation to bonahde Association and
newspapers OF the State generally exchange or write
taion needed and not delay then blame the
rnilroads II you do not get your pass time the letter
head o your directly Passenger Agent of the
road or roads have reaching Charleston and
sae your connection with the papernes printed
e and the points between which transportation and
Tor whom Write in good time for it, use
IT. return It promptly to the Office that TRANSPORTATION
over the Baltimore Ohio railroad and Ohio (which
now the ONO River Division Of the b. Martin
Manager Passenger Traffic Baltimore Chesapeake Ohio
road address IL w Fuller Gen Passenger gent Washington d
hanawha Michigan road, Moulton IIouk Pass
Agent Toledo Ohio This includes railroads of the State nec
ary to travel over in reaching Charleston any section
mere are other branches of the above roads that
them on other roads that would only the local
papers who have contracts like the West Virginia Central Norfolk
Il Western ' ~
e honest and fair with the railroads all
ght Don ask Tor transportation you entitled
publisher or proprietor OF paper
gple membership in the Association and entitled
are not already member make arrangements
anu on The fee $500 which includes wear
IN application accompanied by the
ana we VIII take pleasure presenting the
some member of the family they any) program being
made up covering the business and social
he session. and will be printed and completed
Also later details regard to the excursion
is necessary anyone
uon Tor the excursion IS that will all be arranged
Yours for pleasant and profitable time
D. SLIDELI Brown, Pres't State Editorial Association.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
HEADQUARTERS WORK.
Secretary A. n. Winchester Working
Hard in Behalf OF the Fair.

The headquarters of the West
Virginia Commission to the Louis
lana Purchase Exposition, recently
opened at Parkersburg, are now in
full operation, in charge of Secretary
A. IA. Winchester. Rooms 90 and
4S in the Citizens bank building
We're secured aud handsomely fitted
up. The FIRST is The working Office,
and the other like the usual direc-
tors room. with convenieces for the
entire Commission at any of ITS
meetings. All the furnishings we're
made from West Virginia quartered
oak. and will be used in the State
building at St. Louis, and after the
fair will be turned over to the State
for use as the Governor may desig-
nate.
Secretary Winchester has received
from Assistan, Secretary Archer all
the supplies aod literature that were
used at the temporary headquarters
IN Wheeling, and is now engaged in
exploiting the Worlds Fair through
out the State. He is enthusiastic
and energetic, and opines that West
Virginia's representation at ST.
Louis will even outclass ihe ex-
cellent representation the State had
at Chicago in 1893, when the Com
mission from Wes, Virginia was
headed by Colonel Chancellor of
Parkersburg. Secretary Winches-
ter, by the way, is avaiIing himself
OF the valuable assistance of Colonel
Chancellor in his present work.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
NEwsPAPER has SMILES

From the Clarksburg Telegram.
IT'S not often that newspaper
man viii "fess up" to having seen
snakes, but the editorial staff of the
Telegram saw one in their Office to-
day. There are many different
species of reptiles, and as the round
er would say at police court, s'many
different brands" The snake in the
Telegram Office, however, is one
that is not seen very often. 1t was
an ossifed reptile. II. II. Sutton
Of Clarksburg, representative OF the
Ross i. Stout Lumber Company,
found the peirihed reptile imbedded
IN large rock at the company's
lumber camp on the West Virginia
& Pittsburg division Of the b. & O.
neay Marcum, and owing to its
pecuiiarity, nc brought il ia the
Telegram Office so the editors
"could have a look.o While clear
ing up some distinctions at the
edge Of their timber tract, two or
three large rocks we're found to be
in the road of the lumber wagons,
and the lumbermen decided TO BLAST
them so they could be gotten out Of
the way. After the rock had been
split by dynamite, Mr.. Sutton found
pieces Of the peirihed snake lying
on the ground. He gathered the
eiferent broken pieces and placed
them together. Il formed a perfect
stone snake, IS inches in length.
II is very interesting curio.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
ONE OF THE WATCH TOWERS


1t
h It
necessity hionof
four
m n wthn their
and
n guards
onomcef
n Office
he
o fyungo of a suspicious
b. by telephone
Lonesome
Auchum
mus on detect tn, months
top o B
viewed from any light is no a neMah one
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
JUST a Girl.

Many throne has had to fall
For girl.
Just girl.
Many king has had to crawl
For girl,
Just girl.
When the hero goes to war
He may battle for the right,
But Ills likelier by far
That he sallies forth to fight
For girl,
lust girl.
When the doctor turns to say
"It's girl,
Just a girl"
Papa murmurs with dismay
"Whatl A girl.
Just grip"
All, but why the sadness there2
Why the bitterness dispIayeda
Some day some strong man will
swear =
That the great round world was
made
For that girl.
Just that girl.
Why did Adam take that bi,c9
For girl,
Just girl.
Why was Troy swept out of sight1
For girl,
Just girl.
o, would heaven still be bright,
And would any good man care
To achieve it, il he might
Never claim forever there
Just girl,
Glorious girl1
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1903-08-27
AN ALBISo RATTLRsSAKE.
From the Grafton sentinel

From the Grafton Sentinel
We have here brand.new rattle
snake story that so far has never been
put in print, having for its scene the
lumber mills at Bond, Md, not far
from Bloomington, and but short
distance from Piedmont; time, one
week ago; narrator, the man who
caught the snake: Monday of last
week workmen on the mill heard
raitler rafting his rattle and like all
mill men they went to investigate.
His snakeship was found comfort.
ably swallowing frog while tram
gully reposing at the foot of
laurel bush. At first appearance
the workmen knew that something
was wrong with this particular snake
as its skin was snow white, with
yellow yelvety stripes covering the
back. The man with the club who
was about to dispatch the reptile
suddenly changed his mind, and
procuring a string looped it about
the snakes head, which was easy
enough considering the fact that the
rattler had had the frog half down
and half up and could not let 90 of
his dinner. Upon examination the
snake was found to have bright pink
eyes, a head considerably hatter
than the usual run Of respectable
rattlesnakes, and had FIVE rattles
and pearl button. The snake was
placed in box and sent to Dubois,
Pa, to a friend OF the mill men and
is now being exhibited as great
curiosity. This story was told to
the Sentinel editor by the man who
caught the snake, was affirmed to
by the wife Of the man who caught
the snake and was afidayited to by
the son Of the wife OF the man who
caught the snake, beside being fur
ther proven by photograph that
was taken Of his snakeship by the
cousin Of the son Of the wife of the
man who caught the snake.