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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
ON THE BENCH.
Judge R. 1I. Foster Enters Upon
 Duties as Circuit Judge.

Judge R. M. Foster Enters Upon
 Duties as Circuit Judge.
 Judse Robert M. Foster is fast gaining distinction in St Louis, where he went from Union Springs some years ago and entered upon the practice of law. He has just been elected to the Circuit bench in the city of St. Louis, and The Globe Gelnocrat has this account of his taking the Gdlca last weak:
 TJudEes Jesse A. McDonald, Robert M. Foster Aad Daniei c, Taylor yesterday succeeded Judge John A Talty, William ZachritE and Seldon F. Spencer on the circuit bench of St Louis. Judge Taylor had Men assigned to division No. 2. Formerly presided over by Judge Spencer: Judge Foster succeeded Judge Talty in No. [, and Judge McDonald will occupy No. 6. formerly used by Judge Franklin FerriEs. who was transferred to No. (, vacated by Judge zachritz.
 Large bouquets of roses and carnations Rraced the desks of each of the new judges. and many friends had assembled to witness their installation When Judge Foster aacended the bench he was scarce " visible to the audience as he sat behind tie banked flowers. His first act was to pass his commission to the clerk and formally order It's entry on the minutes. He then appointed J. A. McIntire as of- ficial stenographer and Martin Meyer as janitor.
 +'As Judge Foster moved the bouquet aside he saw card attached which bore the signatures of the lawyers in the Houser building where his own office has been for the past i've years. He spoke briefly of his pleasant associations. thank ed his friends for their courtesy. and ex- pressed his regret at severance of a daily professional associations. Judge Foster gald that two of his old classmates at the s. Louis law school occupied offices in the building. as we'll as Judge vastine and Afr. M. l.. Gray, the latter one of the oldest mem bers of the St. Louis bar. hav- ing come to this city in the early 4os Judge Foster incidentally mentioned that he had acquired a large part of his law library from MT. Gray, who was the ad- ministrator of the estate and law partner of Roswell M. Field. father of Eugene Field Judge Foster especially expressed his thanks to the gentlemen of the pro- fessicn occupying offices on the third and fifth floors of the building, among them Ashley Glover. T. B. Stark. John B. Dempsey and others. whose uniform courtesy and friendship. he said, would always be remembered pleasantly and occasions in a mans life when flowers were especially appropriate. They were at his wedding and at his demise; that, SO far as tha former was concerned. he had been married many years-and as to the latter, he would enter a stay of exc cution indennitely."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
CLUB WOMEN.

Mrs. Frank Fillmore writes the following from Gadsden:
 '"ThO women's clubs have 50 often been condemned as taking women out of their sphere. the home life, and yet 1t has the opposite effect on me. never loved home one-half so much till went out: as a delegate to other points In my State and discovered what a truly grand State Ala bama is. A visit to other parts, . look into her wonderful resources lifts one above the little worries that fret away one's noble resolves, and to come in touch feel more keenly the necessity of guard ing ones own little post-hole. Alabama Is mammoth in her reatfundeveloped re- sources. Last fall was delighted with a visit to her timber lands and water courses of the South, now I am return ing from a visit to her northern treasures. Gadsden shows you coal and iron noun tains and lime quarries. mineral springs and mountain scenery equal to Tennes- see or North Carolina. Black Creek falls is the Niagara of the South. It Is bold stream with a fall of 100 feet over a solid rock, which is filled with caves and low CTS retreats. Standing on this rock look ing down the water fall looks like white summer cloud studded and bordered with diamonds and set in Q frame of rain- bows and one feels like bird in the tree top. And the people of Gadsden are whole souled and enterprising. The fac tories pay $1,OOO a day for labor and the town promises to be the most prominent in the State. Success to Gadsden and the women's clubs"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
jMoNTGoMERY's OLDEST z
 WOMAN. .INHABITANT.

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 Away back in the early days Of tho last century there moved to these parts a young couple, Mir. and Mrs. James Thompson. They hailed from Abbeville South Carolina and arrived with their children on the 18th of February. lS19, just eighty-threa years ago.
 One member of this pioneer family Is still a resident of Montgomery and on the square where she now resides she has lived since 1881. She was a little girl years of ago when her parents nov ed to this part of the then Territory of Alabama, Lucinda Susan Thompson She is now Mrs. Fountain. widow of the late James Fountain to whom she was married in 1Syz. She was married at the home of her parents, which was at that time as far as she can place it situated about in the middle of the street on Madison Ave nue. near where she now makes her home with her son-in-iaw Mir. B. M. washburn and his family at go Madison Avenue.
 ago and was ushered into her bed room which during very cold weather she seldom leaves, though she enjoyes ex- cellent health and has always. save, for one prolonged illness. when for six months she suffered from rheumatism. She greeted me with the sweet, gracious manner that belongs to the grand dame of all eras. And when l declared my mission was to interview her as Mont gomery's oldest woman resident, she smilingiy consented to be questioned snd went through the ordeal in so interested a way that I forgot that l was there for any other purpose than that of en- toying an hours conversation with one of the most interesting women 1t has ever been my pleasure to meet
 1 'swhen we moved here." she said. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
BArLEY-ALLEN WEDDING.

heide Allen and MT. Cornish Bailey of Montgomery has been yet for Wednesday morning, January 14. at s:30 o'clock and the marriage will be quietly solemnized at the residence of the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. Walter Allen. in the pres ence of a limited company of relatives and near friends. There will be no at- tendants and no cards will be issued, and the bride and groom will leave irnmedi- ately after the ceremony for their future home in Montgomery. Among the people from out of town who will be present at the wedding are the brides sister. Mrs Richard Basil Stack of Demopolis. and her cousin. Miss Flora May Ament of Montgomery. who have arrived in the city and are the guests of MT. and Mrs
 Walter Allen.--Nashville American.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
TANKERs1EY BOUND OVER.
Preliminary Hearing of Constable
 Who Killed Ne0ro.

W0O AA44Su GSBro.
 Sherif W. R. Waller of Montgomery County. has been advised that Constable Ernest Tankersly of Beat 10, charged with the murder of Marion Carter. a ne gro Thursday night. has been held to await the action of the grand jury in a charge of manslaughter. by MaRistrate Boyd of that beat.
 Sheriff Waller says that his advices are that the bond was fixed at $500. which the constable made.
 The fact was communicated to solici- tor Dent Of the City Court and by his instructions nothing will be done in the case against Tankersly for the same of. 1ense before Justice B. c. Tarver.
 Constable Tankersly Is charged with having shot and killed the Carter negro at Crenshaw's store in Beat 10. Two shots entered the body of the negro. who died instantly. The killing is said to have been the result of a dispute over the en- forcement of claim held by the consta. bie against certain property of the dead man
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

As I arose to leave, she pointed out to me her mothers portrait. From out the old canvas gazed a sweet face, framed in a white rufiled cap that covered a stately head set upon shoulders with white kerchief primly placed about them. By its side was another portrait. That is grandma said Miss Washburn. the handsome granddaughter of Mrs. Foun- tain, ''when she was young" And a sweet young face of young girl with smooth, wavy brown hair, sofe eyes above sloping shoulders. seemed to look out on the old lady and return her look of tender admiration.
 How far apart and how near together they-that young woman and the old who win be 90 years in April!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
Q < 4 < < 4 < < ' < < 4 < < < c % SOCIAL AFFAIRS. .
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BEAUCHAm-CRow

The following invitations have been received by friends in Montgomery:
 Mir. and Mrs. William Robert Crowder request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. Julia Faun- tleroy to Mr. George Allan Beauchamp. on the evening of Thursday. the 18th of Janualry, at s:3o o'clock, Methodist Church, Keller, Virginia.
 At home after the 18th of January, <SS Perry Stret. South Montgomery, Ala.
 Mir. Beauchamp Is Grand Secretary of the Grand Lodge of Masons of Alabam and has a vast host of friends throughout the State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
MEETING OF DIXIE
 CHAPTER U. D. O.

The Dixie Chapter of the U. D. c. met on Wednesday afternoon at the home of the President. Mrs. William B. Jones on South Court Street. There was an unu- Sually large attendance, as 1t was the first meeting of the new year and import ant matters were to be taken up. The Chapter was unanimous in the desire to furnish room for the veterans home at Mountain Creek and as soon as the necessary arrangements are made there will be another complete room at Noun tain Creek, furnished, to the smallest de- tail, with the view to the comfort of the dear old soldiers. by the ladies of the Dixie Chapter. After the business ses- sion was over, Mrs. Jones served the la- dies with most delightful refreshments and the remainder of the afternoon was spent In q social way. Besides the mem bers Of the Dixie Chapter. Mrs. Jones irl- vited guests were the Presidents of the three other Montgomery ChApters-Mrs.
 T. H. MahsOn of the Secession, Mrs. M. Clanton of the Sophie Ribb. Mrs. Vincent Fillmore of the Cradle Chapter and Mrs. John A. Kirkpatrick. ex-State President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
ARNoLD-ARBERY.

The following invitation has been re. ceived by friends in Montgomery:
 'Dr. and Mrs. William Buchanan Ar. bery request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter, Ger trrde. to MT. Joseph Johnston Arnold, on Wednesday evening. January the twenty. first, at six o'clock. Methodist Church, Jacksonville, Ala.
 "At home after April the first, Jackson vile, Ala.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

Ccontinued on Page seventeen.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
wILIIAMs-BARKER.

Mir. Joseph W. Barker announces the engagement of his sister. Francis Alloy sins to Mir. Jesse McKenney Williams, The marriage to take place on the even ing of the 18th of January. 1908.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11
ALABAMA,s STATE FLOWER.

Some one asked what the state flower of Alabama is. It Is the goldenrod and was adopted by the State in about 1889 by ac- ton of the Legislature. There has been an effort to get Congress to adopt the goldenrod as the national flower, but nc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-11

Our hAlf-price shoe sale continues,
 J. Kohn 6 Son.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

Boys and girls can have an impromptu
show" to amuse a party without buying
anything 20 prepare for It Indeed, there
are several kinds of shows that they may
have but here is one that is especially
good, being an excellent substitute for a
magic lantern.
The materials needed consist of a white
cloth. OF a large sheet of white paper, a
mirror, a candle. and some figures Of
persons and animals cut out Of paper
The figures may be of any kind desired
either natural or grotesqne, and the more
you prepare, the better the entertain
meHt.
In getting ready for the show stretch
the cloth against the wall and place a
small table opposite TO it at a distance Of
a few feet on the table place a lighted
candle, and before the candle put book,
so that tAe light from the candle win
not fall directly on the cloth, but leave
il in comparative darkness.
Now, with the figures all ready, have
the room darkened except for the light
of the candle, and hold the mirror side
ways before the candle at such an angle
that the reflection of 1t viii be thrown
on the cloth. Take one of the figures and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12
3 Fl. ON,

have a strong fork, and the neck Of the
fork can be easily fitted through the
backbone and erossbeam OF the yacht
To hold the wires the builder should
use heavy steel screw eyes. II the back
bone and beam are made OF pretty hard
wood screw eyes will hold heavy wire
and will permit OF its being twisted taut.
Care must be taken not 10 place the
cross beam too far back Of the bow The
beam should be mortised into the back
bone a little The wheels On the beam,
one on each end. must be stationary,
and should be driven into very tight
sockets II they are not tight. of course,
it would be hard. If not impossible. TO
steer the yacht with tilIer on the stern
wheel.
If 1t is desired. seats made from the
bottoms and backs Of chairs can be
screwed On TO the backbone. but the land
yachts which have been built for racing
in Florida have not been fitted with
seats. The racers find it best TO sit
directly on the framework.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12
x WHEN THE DANCING DOLL DANCED.

and rosy. with a sweet. kind little face.
but her clothing was poor. Her dress
was clean and neat, but patched. Her
shoes were worn.
The Iady turned to her and said,
which one do you like, my child"
With joyful eyes, Dorette Chat was
her name) laid her finger on Marie
Jeanne. This one, dear madame" she
said.
The lady paid for Marie and laid her
IN Dorette's arms. BE a good little
mother. child. What shall you name
the pretty bebe2'
And Dorette-how she knew it, don't
know-answered at once Marie
Jeanne"
How she thanked the lovely lady, how
she Rugged her treasure, how she skip
ped home to tell the good aunt and the
poor. sick father of her good fortune,
4 salute you. mademoiselIe." cried
DoTette's father. as he held the dolly
before him. Pray, favor US with 4
dancer
But Marie Jeanne only looked wistfnl.
Dorette, think, read her heart. Marie
Jeanne would like to dance. dear father.
If she could" said she wouldn't you
love to dance. my darling?" and Dorette
wheeled about on her own small toe as
If 10 teach the beloved dolly.
The father looked at his tools and
smiled. He had been a skiIlful cabinet
maker before his illness. and still did
some fine work propped up in his chair
The next morning Dorette kissed her
dear Marie good-by and trudged away TO
the lovely fady's house, where she help
ed to amuse the baby.
No sooner had she gone than her
father, who loved to give his little
daughter pleasure. carefully took Marie
Jeanne to pieces. For several hours he
worked. and at last, with a smile, he
called to the good aunt TO dress he
dolly again On went the pink tarlatan
dress. the velvet bodice and pretty slip
pers and stockings. I think Marie
smiled, too. when they laid her back on
Dorette's cot.
with merry little snatch of song
Dorette bounded in that afternoon.
Well dear father well, dear aunt -
she cried, has Marie been good doll
today2"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

shut waxen eyelids over the IoveIiest
blue eyes; funny clowns, who turned
somersaults when you wound them up;
steam engines which drew trains OF cars
filled with dolly passengers, little ladies
and gentlemen. with the dearest little
china boys and girls and babies, and
conductor in buttons on each train;
donkeys that kicked up their heels, and
horses, drawing carriages with doll
ladies holding sweet pink and blue para
soils over their heads. oh. il was de-
nghtful place, You would have wanted
10 play with every single toy in the
shop,
Marie Jeanne, for that was the name
OF our doll, looked with wistful brown
eyes out into the street. Il was
beautiful street. IN the shops opposite.
Marie could see shining white marble
statues. brown bronzes, sparkling Jewels
and windows full Of sfIverware. She
could see little round tables and green
plants in the cafes. and in the street
an endless procession OF wagons. omni-
buses and carria Ees, with ladies hold
ing silky dogs on their laps high-step-
ping horses. chinking harnesses and fine
Hveries. Best of ali. there was the
great, beautiful opera house at the head
of the street
Still little Marie Jeanne was sad
have already told you that she was
dressed as a dancer, but for all that she
couldn't dance, for her joints were made
Just like any other dolls Marie
Jeanne envied the dolls that could walk
and talk. the horses that could pull
the donkey that could kick and the
clowns that could perform such jolly
antics. They all had something 10 do
but herself. and what she wanted 10 do
was 10 dance. When night came and the
street was as light as fairyland and
she saw the guard, with nodding horse
hair pIumes, sweep down the avenue
10 the opera house, her little heart
throbbed 10 turn and twist and twirl.
10 dance ike fairy until all the toys
turned 10 look at her. But, alas, she
could not even balance herself on one
toe
one night all the toys in the window
were boasting.
See me kick, said the donkey, and
threw out his heels so near the head
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

Florida beaches where there is a hard,
sandy surface hundreds OF feet wide and
many miles long
These yachts are made Of heavy wood
frames and the forward wheels OF bicy-
cles- The frames are very stiff and Wiz
carry an immense sail area, but in
building a. smaIler yacht for sailing In
the interior Of the country the frames
need not be so heavy. In the model
shown here only two pieces OF timber
are used 10 support the mast These
Limbers are braced with heavy wire
The builder should be careful to get new
wire, and it should be doubled After
the entire frame is wired the builder
should take a long wire nail or some
strong piece OF metal about the size OF
an ordinary lead pencil. place it between
the wire at different points around the
frame and twist the wires until the
frame is drawn together perfectly rigid
The best wheels obtaiuabIe for anv
type of land yacht, large or small. are
The front wheels used on bicycles They
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

She was a dancing doll. Her hair
eel baby hair-was brown and shiny as
chestnut and beautifully curIed over
Ter little pink ears. She wore black
7elvet waist aud spreading pink tarIatan
skirt, which made her lock like a gay
butterfly. But you would have clapped
7our hands over her slippers and stock
ngs, for the stockings were pink silk,
and the slippers, The dearest, ttntest
lhings imaginable. were pink satin, with
wee gilt buckles
Around her we're toys of every kind,
for she stood in the window of one of the
great toy shops of Paris There were
dolls that could walk and say Papa"
and ''Maman''-for a French doll always
talks French-dolIs that opened and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

at my veil and orange blossoms and
my complexion of the finest bisque-
But you-who would want a dancer who
cannot dancer
Marie Jeanne was much prettier than
the bride and twice as good tempered.
The next day one of the grand car
riages stopped before the store and 4
lady stepped out She was lovely.
Every dolls heart was in her mouth
when she heard the swish of the ,ady s
skirts as she crossed the shop Every
doll was screaming as loud as she could,
Take me, Take me- Take met
They hardly noticed q little girl walk
ing beside the lady She was chubby
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

She took her up and stood her on the
table.
All. darling II you could only dance >"
she whispered and Marie Jeanne did
dance She whirled and twirled and
twisted and pointed her little toe in
the air. The good father. who was so
clever, had, with the help OF his tools,
made her dance
So the dearest wish of Marie Jeanne
and Dorette came true
If you wish to know how the little doll
looked as she danced you must cut her
picture into three pieces. on the dot
ted lines, paste it together In a new
way, and you win see.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12
THE LITTLE GIRL YOU LOVE.

You ask how /. wko love TO delve
These ponderous volumes through,
Can find my paradise beside
\ simple girl like you.
Darling, lust as this careless curl
furnishes other gold.
Just as this little fingers clasp
Stronger than steel must hold,
The witching volume of your mind
Outcharms my choicest books:
Miss Solomon Her Wisdom" in
Edition de luxe!
Marion Pelton Guild
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12
By ANNA LAW GLEN.

OF a lady doll. I am sorry to say, that
he nearly nicked her ear.
Pooh That's nothing" said horse
See me draw this fire engine" and of
he started so fast that all the rest had
10 scamper out of his way.
What can you do" said the bride
doll TO Marie Jeanne. Come. give US a
dance"
I cannot do anything" said the poor
little dancer. = only hop : good, kind
child may buy me-"
The bride doll Uttered behind her
bouquet. My gracious" she said, "a
dancer who cannot dance!" And she
Uttered again.
LAS for me, =" she went on. mo one
but a princess viii buy me- Just look
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

You can have great fun with land
yacht and you cap make one out Of your
old bicycle if you are at all ingenious.
This is the time of year to build land
yachts in order to take advantage Of the
spring breezes. Later. if you go to the
seashore. you viii ind conditions for
sailing along the beach ideal. Almost
any broad. smooth thoroughfare viii af-
ford enough wind at this season for a
small land yacht
The pictures shown here are Of the
kind which have been built for racing on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

This is an Easter procession in Toy
land The rabbits are entertaining the
other animals. It was getting rather dall
IN Toyland and me big elephant sa d
Look. here. rabbits. you have got to
do something to make il merry for US
or else move away from Toylaad-
I've heard, went on the eIcpha I,
that many years ago, in Germany. J IU
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12
FIGURES ON THE SCREEN.

hold it between the candle and the mir
ToT and its shadow, reflected on the mir
Tor viii be shown in silhouette on the
cloth.
Move the figure forward between the
candle and the mirror and Il viii appear
TO walk, or two may easily be made 10
move IN opposite directions. ANY ingen-
ious boy or girl can arrange the move
ments TO have an amusing effect; indeed.
the possibilities Of the little device are
almost endless.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

Tradition says you used to hide the
Easter eggs and the children would hunt
for them
This year we will make you hunt for
them The children have hidden the
eggs in the woods aad you must find
them
When The rabbits heard the big ele-
plant say these things they scampered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

away to find a lot Of eggs and arrange a
hne Easter procession. This picture
shows what they did to please the big
animals. They built carts of colored
straw and filled them with Easter eggs
and little chickens. and some Of the old
er rabbits dressed up like sailors. and it
was the finest Easter procession that
ever went down the main street OF Toy
land.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-12

rabbits used to do something TO add to
the gayety OF Easter. but Of late years
You haven't done anything but pose and
look pretty
Nov went or the elephant, get
ting mad, as he thought how lazy the
rabbits have been. II want YOU 10 prove
that you have a right TO all this publicity
IN come Il with the Easter stories.