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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
COLD WAVE IS HERE
WEATHER PREDICTIONS SIREN
 UoUsLY REALIZED.
Temperature May Go Down to 20 This Morning in Montgomery. Rainfall Brought Rises
 in Rivers.

The weather is cold and getting colder every minute.
 The temperature was down to 26 de- gress in Montgomery yesterday morning. and, according to the cfficinl forecast, will fall to about 20 degrees by this morn- Ing.
 This cold wave was leralded we'll in ad- vance by the Weather Bureau. which is- sued warnings Sunday morning for a tem mperature Of 25 degrees here within the following twenty-four hours. The bureau made it's usual accurate hit, as the tenn perature fell to almost the exact degree It tedioted.
 This cold spell is giving good pork-kill- ing conditions and spare ribs and back bone will grace many table.
 The WeatLer Bureaus warning of these sudden cold changes has become almost a matter of certainty within the last few years. Doubtless the saving in matter of burst water pipes through the warn inRs would aggregate many thousands of dollars a season. In this vicinity alone. while the benefit to florists and handlers of perishable produce is very large.
 The temperature yesterday at other places was as follows: Mobile. 30; Meri- dian, 24; New Orleans, 34; Galveston. 34; Macon, 2S; Atlanta. %; Charlotte, 26; Vicksburg. 24; Memphis. IS; Kansas City, zero; Bismarck. lA below zero.
 The rainfall Of Saturday night and Sun day morning averaged somewhat above an inch over the entire watershed of the Alabama and Coosa Rivers starting a moderate rise in these streams. This rise would have been slightly greater haa, it not been for the fresze; as 1t is. stages of about l4 to le feet may be reached at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
lODSON WILL RETIRE
WILL LEAVE PLACE ON THE
 EXAMINING BOARD.
The Veteran Teacher of Calhoun County VIII Probably Be suc- ceeded by Professor W. B.
 Feagin of Gadsden.

Professor John L. Doison Of Calhoun County, who has been member of the State Board of Examiners of Teacherf since its creation. win retire January 10 when Prof. I. w. Hill, the new Snpsrin. tendent of Education, Is inducTeQ into of. ice.
 Professor podson Is not an appiicaut for reelection. It is said that Prof. W. E. Feagin of Gadsden. will be appointed to succeed Professor Dodson. NY
 Professor Dodson was appointed mem her of the State Board of Examiners in April. 1899. by Hon. John w. Ahercroln. hie and he has served continuously ever since. The faithfulness and ablIity with which he has discharged the duties of this office Is testified to by teachers fn every section of Alabama.
 He had taught school in Alabama for forty yearssi before becoming a member of the Board He is one of the oldest and most respected educators in Alabama, Hon. John W. Abercrombie, Hon. IT. C.. Gunnels and other men prominent in the State were his pupils.
 The plans of Professor Dods0n aftor leaving the Board are uncertain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
MARRIAGE OF MISS WALTON
 AND MR.PERKINs IN AUGUSTA

The Augusta correspondent Of The At lanta Constitution has the following to say of the marriage of Miss Grace Walton who visited her aunt Mrs. w. w. Screws in Montgomery two winters ago:
 A very beautiful home wedding. and one characterized by the most perfect taste, was that of Miss Grace Walton and MT, Henry Roscoe Perkins, which was solsmnzed at o'clock Tuesday evening at the residence of the brides uncle, MT. Alex Walton, on lower Reynolds Street The Walton home looked very charm ing in it's bridal array. The spacious drawing rooms, broad hallway and dining room were all decked in white. white palms, beautiful bamboo and brides roses being laviEhly used in the decora- tions. In the rear drawing room was suspended the marriage bell, which mark ed the place where the ceremony was performed by Rev. J. T. Plunxett. Bearden's orchestra from the upper floor discoursed a delightful musical pro- gram and announced with Mendelssohn's wedding march the entrance or the bridal party, who advanced down the long ne-wreathed stairway through the front room to the rear, where they await ed the entrance of the bride, who with her uncle was there met by the groom, who was attended by Mir. Andrew Per- kins. The white ribbons forming the aisle were held by Misses Neil Harper. Reba Perkins Chrystie Walton and George Perkins. Miss Gertrude Perkins entered with MT. Charles Clarke. Miss Jessie Walton with MT. Emile Sledge. Miss Elizabeth Harper of Cedartown, with MT James Harper, Miss Mary liar per with Mir. James G. Boutwell,. Jr.. Mss Kathleen Lowe and MT. Raleigh Perkins, Miss Eugenia Walton. the maid of honor, entered alone, preceding the bride. The brides gown was an e.e Rant creation of heavy white duehesse satin. Supper was served in the beau tifully decorated supper room after con gratulatinns had been extended. The ring was secured by Miss Jessie Walton. the lucky penny by Miss Kathleen Lowe and the thimble by Miss Gertrude Per kins. Later in tfse evening the bridal gown was changed for a black cloth walking suit The young couple will take an extended tour. After spending several weeks in New York they will go through Florida and the West Indies. Mrs. Perkins enjoys the distinction of being one uf the most universally popu- lar girls In Augusta. Mir. Perkins is the eldest son of Mfr. and Mrs. Henry s. Pertirs. He is connected in business with his father. from whom he has in- herited much of his splendid business ability
 NOTICE MOTHERS UNION.
 The Mothers Union will meet with Mrs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
DEATH OF MRS. LEDYARD.
Excellent Montgomery Woman Passe
 Away.

Excellent Montgomery Woman Passes
 Away.
 Mrs. E. T. Ledyard, for siXty-two years a resident of Montgomery, died Sunday night at g o'clock at her home, IT North McDonough strest.
 Mrs. Ledyard was known and loved throughout Montgomery Her sunny dis- position, charitable nature, and lovely character made her a fayorite with every elass. As a young woman. few were paid more attention than Miss Elizabeth La- throp. and as Mrs. E. T. Ledyard. throughout her entire life. she retained the faculty of causing those who knew her to love her.
 She was born in Montgomery in 1s41. and was a daughter of John Burr La throp and Mary Elizabeth Lathrop. Her mother. who Is Mrs. George W. Stone. widow of the late Chief Justice Stone. survives her. Mrs. Ledyard was married to Capt. E. T: Ledyard formerly a prom inent merchant of Montgomery. He pre- ceded her to the grave several years.
 Three children survive Mrs. Ledyard. Irby Ledyards Ed T, Ledyard and Mrs. Mary Brooks of Covington. Ky.
 The funeral will take place this after noon at 8 O look from St. Johns Episco- pal Church. of which N. s. Ledyard was a devoted members.
 Rev. E. E. Cobbs will officiate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
SIX MEN SENTENCED
RLEAs OF GUILTY IN UNITED
 STATES COURT.
as"ry County Boy Sent to Federal Prison-Judge Jones Showed Mercy to several of .ha
 Prisoners.

seven prisoners indicted by the recently adjourned United States grand jury en- tered pleas of guilty yesterday and six were sentenced by Judge Thomas G. Jones.
 Trisby Jett of Bullock County, pleaded guilty to violation of the postal law. having broken into a letter and taking therefrom money. Jett was not sentenced and is now in the Montgomery County 3ah.
 Joe Deal. lad from Henry County. ap- pArently about l4 years old, pleaded guilty to counterfeiting. He was sentenced to two years hard labor. On the proof how ever. that he is under Is years old. Judge Jones ordered that he serve the sentence in the United States Reform School in the District of Columbia.
 Judge Jones gave the youngster some sound advice, told him to behave iilse A man at the reformatory. where he would be taught things that he would never have learned in his dative County and which will better 1t him for the rugged battle of life.
 There's something In that boy" said Judge Jones. as the young culprit was led away by the marshall s.2 sas sA ss re Z, ,s
 Henry Deal. a brnthar to the Had plead. cd guilty to counterfeiting and was fined $6oO and i've years in the United States penitentiary at Atlanta. The sentenced man is dropsical hunchback. Judge Jones looked carefully at him and ordered aB follows: Further sentence suspended on account of the bodily condition of the defendant"
 Other prisoners were sentenced as fol- lows:
 Matthew Faux. plea of guilty. to work ing an tficit dlstillery; fined $10O and stand committed Further execution of sentence suspended until May term.
 Phil Hays, plea of guilty to passing counterfeit money; sixty days and fine of $100 and stand committed.
 Willis Lane, plea of guilty to retailing liquor without a license; thirty days and fine of Sl0o Sentence suspended untn May term.
 John Sellers. plea of guilty to Illicit dis filling; one month and $500 penalty and S100 dne and stand committed. Owing to the condition of defendants family and other good and sufficient causes shown to the court, further execution of sentence was suspended until the May term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
PLANNING FOR INAUGURAL.
Committee Met East Night to Look
 After Reception.

Committee Met Last Night to Look
 After Reception.
 The business mems committee on Hall and Decorations for the inaugural recep- ton to Cove. nor Jelks held meeting yesterday evening at the rooms of the Commercial and Industrial Association.
 ThA work was evenly divided among five subcommittee and all will go to work tomorrow. There is a vast amount of detail work to be arranged for in the intelligent handling of a large number Of people. but the committee is antici- rating it in an admirable manner.
 Those present at the meeting were: Chairman E. B. Joseph. Jr.. R. J. Cham bers. Thomas T. Hewlett. Jr., Jos. W. Hclt, D. H. Howe, Thomas Howe Leon B. Kohn, George Stuart and H. P. Tress- lar.
 The Committee on Arrangements for the inaugural reception and ball to the Gov ornor has been called to meet by Presi. dent Alex Rice at 7:So o'clock this even- ing It is expected that the Finance Committee will make a report at this time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
JORDAN SENT TO JAIL.
Well Known Negro Committed for
 Contempt.

Contempt.
 J. P. Jordan. a well known negro of Montgomery was. committed to jail yes- terday by United States Commissioner John A. Fillmore, in default of 500 bond required of him. to answer to the charge of violating the pension law.
 Jordan was arraigned under this charge yesterday but on his motion the case was laid over until Saturday. Commissioner Elmore required a $500 bond which the defendant did not make.
 During the progress of the hearing Jor- dan became insolent in his answers. The Commissioner immediately called him up Before Judge Thomas c. Jones and rec commended that he be fined s for con- tempt Judge Jones acceded to the rec ommendation.
 Jordan was unable to pay the s and Judge Jones ordered that he be commit ted to jail until the $ was paid or the court saw ft to release him
 Jordan is charged with having pro- cured a false and fraudulent affidavit in making a pension claim for an old negro, Caesar Harris.
 - In jan yesterday afternoon Jordan said he had been tried hfty-three times for committing frauds in pension transac- tions and that he had never been indicted by a grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
SUNDAY SCHOOL MEETING.
Annual Convention Called in Hunts
 vile in April.

The State Executive Committee of the Alabama Sunday School Association has fixed the date and place for the next sun- day School Convention at Huntsville for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, April 2l. 2 and g.
 The basis of representation is i've dele gates at large from each county, and al ministers of the Gospel and superitnenc- ents of Sunday schools and two dele gates from each Sunday school,
 Marion Lawrance of Toledo. Ohio, Gen eral Secretary of tho International Sum day School Association, will attend the convention.
 The program of exercises for the Hunts vile convention is being arranged by a special committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
Announcement.

I take this method to inform my friends and the public generally that have pur- chased the Palace Saloon and Restau- rant. at No. lls Commerce St. The sa- loon will, at all times, be stocked with all the leading brands of fine whistles, imported wines and liqueu.s The restau- rant with the best the market affords
 MT. Fred Rudolph the well-known caterer and mixologist, will have charge of both deps rtnents. and will be pleased to have his many f.iends to give him A cell in his new quarters. G. E. Scale
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
when Horses Do Not TrOt.
Stray Stories.

Stray bt0rIeS.
 { There Is a curious law that Is strictly enforced in Sydney and Melbourne. It Is an enactment proh. biting the driver of any vehicle from passing any church of any denomination at faster pace than a walk during the recognized hours for Sunday morning and evening ervice. The devotion of worshiperss are thus undts- turbed by needless noise and chatter.
 At one time Monday morning charges of failure to remember this law were not uncommon and the prescribed mes were imposed. but during recent years cases of this kind have been exceptional and practically confined to uninformed stran- gers.
 Local drivers seldom or never offend; and, in fact, the horses, by some myste- riOus instinct. seem to now when 1t Is church time and slow down" of their own accord.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
ChiIa Burned to peatIl.

Florence. Jan. l2.-(Special)--Jxlies aud Bessie Mitchell. negroes. who live oh West College Street. locked thHlr two little girls. aged and ?. in a room with an open fire and left them alone. with the usual result--when they returnkd some time later the youngest had falfn inl the fire and the upper part ol Der body was burned to crisp. The satAe& os fnA child was until recently portsf in the AlabamA Hotel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
Meeting at Dexter Avenue Methodist
 Church.

The first quarterly conference of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church was held last night and reports showed the church to bs In a good condition.
 Rev. J. s.. Frazer. D. D., Presiding Elder of the Montgomery district, pre- sided over the deliberations of the con- ference, and spoke of the work before the church in the ensuing year.
 The meeting was opened with prayer and Scripture reading.
 Excellent reports were received from the various departments, and the salary of the pastor, Rev. A. L. Andrews, D. D.. was increased.
 The quarterly conferences Of the Court Street Methodist Church will take place tonight. and the other Methodist churches of Montgomery will hold their confer erces this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
DISCUSSED INSURANCE.
Business Meuls Committee Had s
 Meeting.

A thorough discussion of the Ire irsur- Rnce situation in Montgomery was had at a meeting of the Commercial and Indus trial Association yesterday afternoon. The merchants and property owners in the business portion of Montgomery pay large sums for insurance each year. and to lessen the burden is a problem requiring study and time in its solution. The question was iaken up yesterday by the committee and the report of the rnsur- ance Compittee to the Association at its meeting tonight will present recommen-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
APPEALS s FOR AID.
T. W. Booth, a Confederate Veteran.
 in Helpless Condition,

Tn Helpless Condition.
 T. W. Booth. . Confederate veteran. who met with an accident March 1s. 1902. in which both legs were broken. is in a disabled condition at his home, Ss simp- son AVenuA Gad appeals 70 the public for &id.
 Mrs. Booth. wife of the unfortunate vet. eran. told a representative of The Ad- vertise- yesterday thnt Mir. Booths con dition was such that he was unable to dc any kind of work and that they had no immediate relatives to aid them.
 Mir Booth, during March of last year. while repairing a trestie on one of the street railway company's lines was knocked of the trestle by a car, the fall breaking both of his legs. He can walk now with the aid of crutches. but he Is in no condition to do physical labor. and asks for aid from the charitable public.
 Mir. Booth is in the s6th year of his age. He wes sent to the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek some time ago and left there of his own will.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
KAHL MONTGOMERY OFFICERS
Election Held at Temple Beth Or
 Sunday.

Sunday.
 The annual meeting and election Of of. icers for tte ensuing year was held by Kahl Montgomery Sunday night at Tem. pie Beth Or.
 The old officers. headed by the vener- able President, MT. David Weil, were re- elected. with the exception of Simon Calm, sexton, who on account of old age. was retired on life pension.
 There were, however. several new names on the Board of Trustees.
 The officers for 1903 are: David Wei. President; Jacques Loeb. President; 1; Abe Well. Treasurer: L. Young secre- tary: S. Meyer. Sexton.
 Trustess-M. Kahn. Nathan Lobman, A. Uhlfelder. Leopold Strauss Sam sabeI E. H. Jacobi and Nathan Greil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
Named as Assistant Surgeon of Sec
 ond Infantry.

The appointment of pr. T. Chiffon Thorington of Montgomery to be Assist ant suI geon of the End infantry, was an. noupced yesterday.
 Dr. Thorington. who has accepted the place, will rank as a captain on the stan of Col. E. H. Graves. commanding the regiment. He succeeds pr. Walter s. Britt of Eufauia, who recently resigned.
 The appointment of pr. Thorington was made by Colonel Graves at his home in Eufaula. It was announced here last night by Montgomery members of Colonel Graves staf.
 A commis 'ion will be issued to Dr. 1horington today by the Adjutant Gen. eI al of the National Guard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
A Good Catch .

Captain Golding-Play cTicket7 Why. l haven't touched bat or ball since was at school.
 Haroid-But this morning mamma was telling papa what a good catch you were. Punch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

During recent experiments in Berlin, by the aid of the invention of pr. Pupin, an American, for lessening the resistance in long-distance telegraph and telephone wire message sent by telephone were audible to persons standing thirty feet or more away from the reeeiyeEs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
MINORITY,

IfyOu gre one of me small minority that Aa nos vsod "eoOD LUCK Baking Powder, 70, should immsdiAtsly purchase . can from yOu sEsrer and Do convinced shas it possesses msri wvsriOr tO su cher brenda
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

The number of leaves on large sixty eoefphlgh oak tree has been counted and fou6 Co exc4Ed 60t0.e00s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

At the present day. on the best author ities, there are 25a0O0.OO0 Musseimans in the world. The Christian population is put at 4f7 .O00.0o0. but tho increase os Islam is more rapid than that Of its sister re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13
First or New Year Meeting of th, Women's Auxiliary of r. M. c. A.

held in, the parior of the association build ing. corner Perry and Adams Streets. this Tuesday morning at Il o'clock. The pr ympt attendance of every member is cordially invited. Important matters will be brought before the ladies and the President. relying on the cooperation of all the members, Is resolved on . year of useful happy service. By order of the President, Mrs. w. c. Patterson.
 Secretary. Mrs Kate H. Morrissette.
 PERSONAL ITEMS.
 Mir. George A. Beauchamp mas gons to Keller, va., where on Thursday he will be married to Miss Crowder. Before he left the Knights Templar of Montgomery presented him with magnificent box of table silver. in token of the high love and esteem in winch they hold him.
 Mrs. Albert Tanner of Helena, Ark, with her two children, Jean and sonnie. are visiting Mra w. B. Tanner, ea1 South Lawrence. Mrs. Tanner, formerly Mss Maud Sanders, is a niece of the State Health ofncer. pr. William Sanders.
 MT. and Mrs. James McPhail have ar- rived in Montgomery from columbus. Ga, where they were married .ast week- Mrs. McPhail was formerly Miss Meta Jefferson, a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Roliin Jefferson of Columbus.
 Miss Sadie We'll. the charming daughter of Mir. and Mrs. A. Well of saontgomery, Ala, is the guest of Mrs herman Well, LOS Philip Street. At nome Mondays.- New Orleans Times Democrat.
 n xy.. sa will be with Mrs Richard Browder winter. Mir. Werner is member of the Legislature.
 The notice In Sundays issue. which spoke of Miss Fanchon Armstrong being i'll at her nome in Terre Haate, should have read 'at her home on Perry Street,
 MT A. Joshua Jones will entertain this evening the bridal party who will at- tend n.s marriage tomorrow evening to Miss Annie Michel Rousseau.
 -
 Hon. and Mrs. J. Manly Foster of Tus- caloosa will be with Miss Maggie Fits- glbbon on Madison Avenue for the next two months.
 1oEs. w. JOSepn OEuul VIII SutcTU VV- day at a reception in compliment to Mrs. Pauline Pinckard Foster from to 6 o clock.
 Mrs. Clara Gresham and little son. Alexis. of Huntsville are visiting Mrs. J. c. Tyson on Mildred Street.
 Miss Minnie Watts has returned to Asheville, N. C., after visit to Mrs. Alex Troy.
 Mir. and Mrs. Cecil Browne of Talade. ga are guests of MT. and Mrs. J. M. deCottes
 Mir and Mrs. Allen F. Curtis are spend. ing the winter with Miss Maggie F1tE- gibbon.
 Mir. Bradford Browne of Columblana is visiting his sister, Mrs. J. M. deCottes.
 Miss Lucy cobbs will entertain the Tuesday Card Club this morning.
 Mrs. Ed Mayer will entertain the Tues day Euchre Club this afternoon.
 little son has arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith.
 Miss Arminta Cox is visiting Miss Edna Venable in Birmingham.
 Mrs. D. Well is visiting her grandchtl- dren in Birmingham.
 The talk of the town-Mayer's Sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-13

x1G w d41G HUI S1 L ! ASSOCIATION. The White House Association. Daugn- ters of the Confederacy. have issued q pamphletin in which the objects of that as sociation are declared to be to preserve as a Confederate museum and library the historic old home occur.ed by MT. Jef- ferson Davis and family in iS6l while in Montgomery, Ala, known to history as the Fist White House of the Confed- eiacy.'"
 The oficers are:
 Queen Regent, Mrs. Jefferson Davis.
 Regent, Mrs. J D. Beaie.
 First vice-Regent, Mrs. Virginia Clay Clopton.
 Second vice-Regent Mrs. Belle Allen Rces.
 Recording Secretary. Mrs. Alfred Be thea.
 Corresponding Secretary. Mrs. Jno. W. A. Sanford
 Treasurer, Mrs Chappell Cory.
 Historian, Mrs. Jno. Finley
 The Directors are: Mrs. Vince Fillmore, chairman; Mrs. Chappell Cory, Mrs. John Eber hardt, Ms. B. H. Craig. Mrs. c. A. Lanier, Mrs. c. J. Campbell, Mrs. Jes- sic Lamar Mrs. R. P. Gfigg. Mrs. J. W. A Sanford.
 The Trustees: Mrs. Alfred Bethea. chairman; Mrs. W. l.. Durr. Mrs. Wm. l.. Chambers, Mrs. J. D. Beale. Mrs. John G. Finley. Mrs. Edward Trimble' Ms. Albert Fillmore.
 The committees are:
 On Collecting Reics-Mrs. J. D. Beaie. chairman; Mrs. Alfred Bethea, Ms. Chappell Cory, Mrs. c. A. Lanier, Mrs. E. M. Trimble.
 On Books for L.brary-Mrs. Edwin Gardner Weed. chairman; Mrs. w. l.. Durr, Mrs Clifford Lanier. Mrs. Mary Fillmore Persons, Mrs. Chappell Cory, Ms. Belle Allen Ross. Mrs. Thomas McAdory Owen, Mrs. Thomas H. Key holds. Ms. w. L. Chambers, Mrs. M. F. Watt, Ms. Mortimer Futile. Mrs. B. J. Baldwin Ms. Geo. c. Ball. Mrs. Cor. nelia Branch Stone.
 On Wood--Mrs. c. J. Campbell, Cnair- man; Mrs. Ella H. Brock, Mrs. J. War ren Jones, Mrs. Bessie M. Judson, Mrs. George stowers, Mrs. George kaoui. Mrs' Edward Hastings, Mrs. John savage Mrs. J. A. Reeves. Mrs. M. A. Jackson Mrs. C, E. Terrell. Mrs. Syias Tyson, Mrs. L. c. Teacher, Mrs. John w.. A. Sanford Jr., Miss Katherine Holt Mrs. Ed Nafte,, Mrs Jessie Lamar, Mrs. George Folmar, Mrs. George Simpson, Miss Mary Burke.
 The membership list comprises names of men, women and children not only or Montsomery and Alabama, but Of the entire South.
 The pamphlet has a fine half tone pisture of the house on the back.
 The Association was founded June 1st, 1900 and chartered in February 5th, l9Ol.
 The flower adopted is the white violet and the taotto is: Loving duty to the past, present and future"