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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
MRS. KELLY ENTERTAINS
 IN COMPLIMENT TO MRS. RUSSELL

|. - |. Mrs. William B. Kelly entertained beau- tifully at cards yesterday afternoon in compliment to Mrs. Edward Russ al of Birmingham.
 The lower floor of Mrs. Kelly's home on Moulton Street was thrown open for the reception of the guests and elaboratedy decorated. The hall which is done in red was decorated in a harmonious scheme of red and green. The flowers used were red roses and geraniums with palm leaves against the wall. The draw rooms were In pink and white which Was the tone carried out in the decorations and refreshments, In the front room were white roses massed on the mantel, and above the arch separating this from the room in the rear where pink flowers were placed in profusion was a festooning of smilaX The candles in silver and cut glass candelabra were pink and white
 In the sitting room was a lovely prim- rose scheme all the flowers being pink primroses. In the rear hall where fine music box played orchestral airs through out the evening was an arrangement of palms. The first air played while the guests were assembling was "A Warm Reception"
 Twelve tables of euchre were played and score was kept with little bells tied
  and Miss Virginia Randolph. The rings were handed by Miss Fedora and Miss Julia Randolph assisted by little Miss Elizabeth Russell of Birmingham. The music was under the supervision of Master John Randolph.
 The first prize was a handsome set of cut glass tumblers, which was won by Mrs. Richard Be nks. The )nsolation prize was secured by the pretty idea of drawing nasturtiums from bowl. Mrs. Charles P. Jackson was the guest who drew a nastur- tium to which was tied a card with the word consolation written upon it ard was presented with a pink kimona trim med with Japanese embroidery.
 Punch was enjoyed throughout the evening. and refreshments were served after the game. The plates were decorat- ed with nasturtiums.
 Mrs. Kelly wore an imported gown of blue linen trimmed with antique lace. Mrs. Russell was gowned in white India silk. Mrs. Kelly was assisted in receiv- ing by Mrs. Oliver Prince Bartlett. Mrs. W. P. Redd of Birmingham, Mrs. Bur well Boyixin, Mrs. Elizabeth Clark. Mrs Jack Thorington, Mrs. Louis Robins yn Mrs. w. A. Saffold. Mrs. Charles B. Teasley, Mrs. Dennis Carr, Mrs. Louis B. Farley, Mrs. Forney Stevenson and Mrs J. Kirkman Jackson.
 The other guests were Mesdames R. F. Ligon. Wiley Hill, w. F. Dent, M. Stuart, McDuff Cain. Philippa stratford. Mont gomery Smith, W. A. Jackson, John Kohn. Hunter Roquemore. George Dent, Robert Stout, P. c. Massie, Robert Hen derson, w. H. Seymour, William Marks, E. c. Fowler. Elliot Hannon. r. M. Bill ling, w. J. Drum, Joshua Jones. M B. Kirkpatrick. Stanley Pearson, William Foster, Charles P. Jackson, Joseph Hall, Terry Richardson, J. L. Gaston. Richard Banks, J. R. Jordan. Frank Mcdonald, A. M. Baldwin. O. c. Maner, Frank Lockwood and Samuel Surratt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
New England's Vice and Immortality

chattanooga Times.
 A writer in The New York Evening Post who has been investigating village and town conditions in Rhode Island re- ports a most appalling and shocking state of things. He finds fourteen open and notoriously corrupt towns in which there isn't even a pretenston of fair or honest political dealing. Not even the conditions reported in certain English will lages, nor those in Connecticut about which so much has recently been said, approximate these Rhode Island town ships in dep-avitv and conscienc elessn-ss. It isn't so much political rottenness this correspondent points out. but absolute moral degeneracy; the former can ordi- narily be corrected by laws and the en- forcement of existing regulations. but the latter calls for something more serious, more energetic. Immortality is at the bc tom O; the corruption. In four of the townships mentioned there was not a single resident minister of the gospel, the people. according to this correspondent having no religion at all It Is incon- ceivable that in the heart of New Eng land, in one of the oldest and supposedly one of the most cultured and most highly civilized communities in the United States so much filth and blackness ch 1uld exist as is set out in the report. We have been so accustomed to reading the diatribes of the New England press against South err outrages,' Southern viole nce' and
 Southern savagery' that we had been led to suppose the 'isle of perfection existed in New Englland; but the ap- palling disclosures made in this report are so shocking that we wonder in amaze ment al the gall, the assurance and the injustice of the crusade against Southern conditions persistently maintained by the New England press while their own communities fairly reek with foulness and immortality.
 We venture the assertion that the mort persistent South hater might spend a
 tv'elvcmonth visiting the village' anu l axf bot NA1..n stance even bordering on the depravdty of one of these Rhode Island townships Here and tn Are he would find moral lepers to be sure. but nowhere would ne find whole communities or ever any apprecia- | ble collection of people living the goddess l hopeless lives we are told exist in m my parts of New England. If what we are ! told In this report is true the question oi
 the hour is not the negro problem, but | the problem of immortality among whites in the New England rural communities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
CLEVELAND NO CANDIDATE.
Says Former United States Senator
 Villas.

Milwaukee special.
 A Madison dispatch says that former Senator William F. Villas, who recently passed several days at Princeton with former President Cleveland, says that MT. Cleveland will not be a candidate for the presidency.
 While Colonel Villas does not presume to speak authoritatively for the former President, he says he knows of no move either by MT. Cleveland or his friends which indicate his re-entrance into the political arena.
 "I am positive in my own mind." said Colonel Villas, that President Cleveland Is not a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidency nor do know of any present contingency that would lead to his becoming a candidate. Nothing occurred during my visit to Princeton with Mir. Cleveland nor has anything been stated in letters received since. which led me to believe he will be a candidate"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
ORANGES VERSUS wHIsKEY.
How a Young Man Strengthened Up
 in Order to Marry.

Chicago Post.
 There are a number of instances on record where antidotes to the whiskey habit, though conscientiously followed, have failed" remarked guest in the lobby of the New Willard one morning last week. But there is one of the sim plest nature too, that has been known to cure topers of all degres, which re- calls to me one of the worst cases have ever knowns the case of young man from my State. He could and did drink more whiskey to the square inch than any man ever heard of-three pints a day was a usual thing-then sud- denly he swore off. Fell in love with girl who would not stand for such pro- ceedings and made it clear to him that it was up to him to do something. He ad- mitted his weakness to her. which every body else had known for years, and then and there swore off for good and all time, which. of course. nobody else but the girl believed.
 ''The sequel is, that he kept his word, and, after sufficient test they were mar ried. He has since told me that to stop drinking in that abrupt way nearly killed him and that at times he was almost crazy, but that he also knew to break through once would be the end of his reformation. Every time the maddening desire for whiskey came he would start right in and begin to eat oranges and continue to eat them as long as the appe- tite for whiskey lasted. frequently con- suming as many as fifteen or twenty oranges a day. The acid quality of the oranges appeased the desire for alcohol. This has been ten or twelve years ago, and have yet to hear of any regrets up- on the part of the young lady or of my friend breaking his promise to her. but frequently hear that as an antidote to whiskey he suggests a desire to reform and plenty of orange juice."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Exact Proportions

For Baking Powder to produce thor oughly satisfactory results in the oven, 1t must first, be composed of the best materials, and second, all ingredients must be carefully blended in their exact proportions, "GOoD LUCK" Baking Powder is prepared by the most scientific formula, and none but such materials as stand the test of 8 searching chemical andy sis are ever permitted to enter into the compo- sition of this most famous brand of Baking Powder. Its unvarytng high quality accounts for "GooD LUCKs" Ponderous Sale.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
MIR. J. M. WALKER DEAD.
Formerly 6 Well Known Railroad
 Man

James M. Walker, formerly 6 well known railroad man of Montgomery, died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at an infirmary.
 Mir. Walker was 51 years old and had been a resident of Montgomery since childhood. He had been in Ill health a number of years and had retired from business.
 in Atlanta, Ga, with relatives and they have been in Montgomery several days, at the bedside of MT. Walker. He WAS a brother of the late John Walker of this city.
 this afternoon from the resid noe of Mrs. B. E. Paul.. 221 North Perry Street. Rev. c. w. Patterson, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church will officiate. The interment will be made in Oakwood cemetery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
The Best Timber.

South Alabamian.
 We are proud to know that Grover Cleveland is coming to the front again. In our opinion he is the best Presidential timber to be found in the confines of the United States. If we had the naming of the newt President we would name Grover Cleveland. We believe him to be head and shoulders above any man who has filled the Presidential chair in the last forty years. If the delegates to the next National Democratic Convention would turn a deaf ear to the politicians and nominate Grover Cleveland. they would do a wise thing. We suggest that the next National Convention should be called at an earlier day than usual and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
OF PETER FoRNEY
 CHA PTER IT. n

The Peter Forney Chapter D. A. R., was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. Walter Black.
 The meeting was unusually large and interesting. Mrs. Isabelle H. Bell read a splendid original paper on "A Group of Ancestral Daughters from South Caro- lima" A feature of much interest was the contribution by individual members of the Chapter to the fund of the Young Wo- mems Christian Association. fine sum was raised and only about one-half of the members have as yet contributed.
 Four new members were accepted, Mrs R. J. Baldwin, who is transferred from another chapter; Mrs. Harris Gunter. Miss Elizabeth Moore and Miss Mary Moore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Coughlan Bankruptcy Case.

J. H. Coughlan has disposed of all his stock in the Railroad Compress Company and has retired from that concern. H. K. Milner has been elected President and A. R. Morrow, Secretary of the Compress Company. 1t is announced that MT. Coughlan will continue in the cotton busf- ness here. The proceedings in bankrupt cy against Mr. Coughlan will be heard 2. The allegations are indebtedness for loss in weight in cotton shipped from this point. so charged. to creditors in Savannah. Liverpool and Manchester.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Death of B. w. Austin.

B. W Austin. aged 76 years, died shortly before 1 o'clock this Afternoon at the residence of his son, c. W. Austin, 1920 Huntsville Avenue. Death resulted from a stroke of paralysis, the fourth that he has suffered.
 The deceased was an old citizen of Jef- ferson County, coming to Birmingham in 1878 from Butler County. For the past five years he had lived at Hardwood. He is survived by a widow and four chill dren, the latter being ex-Chief of Police c. W. Austin, Mrs. !. M. Moses and Miss Ida Austin of Birmingham, and F. M. Austin of Crenshaw County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
will Build New Furnace.

and operators of two furnaces. ore and coal mines, limestone quarries, ten miles south of Birmingham, held their annual meeting today at Woodward. The stock holders elected the old Board of Direc- follows: J. H. Woodward, Birmingham. President; R. H. Bannister, Secretary; s. Hine, Treasurer. The company is con- sidering considerable Improvement. among Woodward. The company has been oper- ating at a good profit for several years.
 The Directors of the Woodward Iron Company this afternoon authorized the erection of a third furnace at Woodward. it 70 have a capacity of 300 tons daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
He still Lives.

BrundIdgo NeWS.
 Tomorrow is the thirty y-ninth anniver- sary of the battle of Drewry's Biuff. be- low Richmond on the James. Lieut. w. A. Smith. then of the 18th Alabama, was shot through the lungs with a minnie ball and left on the field for dead, re- maining on the field for thirty-six hours before receiving attention. but was found and pulled through He was run over by wagon when a boy. after the war cut up badly in a gin, and subsequently tum- bled down Night. of stone steps. and after all still lives. Some men. however, seem to have been made of iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
The Best Lintment.

q have derived great benefit from the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for Rheumatism and lumbago.' says Mrs. Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe, N. J: My was also quickly relieved. In fact it is the Lest family liniment have ever used. I would not think of being without 1t. have recommended 1t to many and they always speak very highly of 1t and declare it's merits are wonderful For sale by all druggists adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Charter for New Railroad.

The Tombigibee River Railroad Com pany will file a petition for a charter this week to construct a railroad from Aber- deen. Miss, to Linden. Ala, via Demop- oils. 150 miles in length. The capital stock is given at $2,0OO,00O. Right of way donations amounting to sl5o.OOO and 25. 900 acres of timber lands are said to have been secured already. A petition for a charter is to be filed simultaneously in Mississippi. The new route will be a short one from St. Louis to Pensacola. Fla, 1t being the purpose of the new company to build later from Linden to Pensacola. The American Guarantee Company of Chicago will assist the new railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

return to Birmingham shortly and will be banquetted by the citizens. Senator Morgan's visit and his talk on the War rior Canal have aroused new interest in that project and it Is now believed that the water way, to the gulf will be realized at no very distant day. With Senator Morgan behind the canal the belief is very strong that definite congressional action may be looked for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
"The Best in Town" Spring /
 Thirst hi

It's beginning to get a little warmer these days and no doubt you are thinking more than ever about where to spend few minutes pleasantly every morning and after noon, and at the same time gratify the usual Spring thirst for some delicious soda water or ice cream. You couldn't think of a nicer or cooler place than our parlors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
New OrIeans and Return.

Account Confederate Reunion. Tickets will be sold from all points at one cont per mile on May 18th to 2ist. inclusive; good for return to May 24th, with privi- lege of extension until June 18th by de- posting same with joint agent on or be- fore May 24th, and payment of fee of 60 cents at time of deposit.
 For general information, call on Agents of l.. and N. R. R., or write or call on
 w. l.. Beasley,
 Pass sAGent, -adv. Montgomery Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
WOMAN ano
 SOCIETY.

Andrews in Montgomery and by other families elsewhere in the State for the past two weeks, returned Tuesday to Las Vegas, N. M, He was accompanied by Dr. F. H. McConnico.
 Mrs Charles B. Teasley requests that her committee of the Fete Champetre will meet today at 12 o'clock at her home. 503 South Perry Street.
 Rev. and Mrs. w. J. Elliott have re- turned home from Savahnah. Ga, where they have been attending the Southern Baptist Cnvention.
 The Thursday Card Club will be enter tained today by Miss Adele Stoll and Miss Regina Roswald at the residence of Mrs. Roswald.
 The Refreshment Committee of Fete Champetre please meet at Il o'clock with Mrs. A. c. Forbes, eos South Court Street. Mrs. Victoria whartar. formerly resi- dent of Montgomery, is visiting her sister. Mrs. W. c. Ray. at Highland Park. Street Methodist Church, will meet Thurs day afternoon at p. m. MT. A. B. Anderson, Jr., of Raleigh, N C.i Is the guest of his sister, Mrs. William M. Marks.
 Mrs. Clara Fielder billiard is visiting her daughter, Mrs. A. G. Forbes. at eos South Court Street.
 Mir J. Eldridge Johnson and little son, Eldridge, have gone to Memphis to visit relatives.
 Mrs. Arthur Gum of Pnsacola is visit ing Mrs. Albert J. Keynton at BOA Adams Street.
 
 Miss Mary Anderson is visiting her sis- ter. Mrs, C. B. Farmer. in Dothan.
 Mrs. J. W. walkley and Earl WaTkley. of Wetumpka are in the city
 Mrs. c. G. Zirkle will entertain this af- ternoon at a finch party.
 Donkey Party, Ice Cream and Cake: Baptist Ladies' Aid Society. Highland Park. Tickets. 10 and IS cents. Refresh ments free. At Mrs. Ulbrichts, 4ol
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
MISS BERNEY MAID OF HONOR
 OF FIRST BRIGADE.

Brigadier General John W. A. Sanford has appointed the following named young ladies to be sponsor and maids of honor of the First Brigade of Alabama Division of the United Confederate Veterans at their reunion in the city of New Orleans. Her maids of honor are Miss Mary Ar rington, Miss Jane Massey Fuller. Miss Lucille Washburn. Miss Bessie W. Walk er Miss Susan Halls, Miss Mary McLain. Miss Mary Holt and Miss Louise Robert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
CHEAP RATES VIA L. 6s T. R. R. $51.75 Los Angles or San Francisco,
 Cal, and Return, 361.T6.

Account of the General Assembly of na Presbyterian Church in the United States. Tickets will be on sale May 2nd and tied for return trip to July 18th, with privilege of diverse routes either through st. Louis or New Orleans. Stop-overe permitted at San Antonio, Fort Worth. Denver. and all points, west thereof .n either direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
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Mrs. George F. Wheelock and Miss Wheelock of Birmingham, wife and daughter of Grand Commander Wheelock of the Knights Templar, spent yesterday in the city and attended the reception at the Temple last evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
The Work at Boyles,

Dunn and Lallande, local railroad con- tractors have received the contract to grade the property at Boyles which will be used by the Louisville and Nashville be moved to that point. The contractors will dig the pits for the round house and also the turn tables. The yards will be ready within six months for use.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
NOTICE FETE CHAMPETRE.

The members of the Decoration, Build ing and Light Committees of the Fete Champetre will meet today at F o'clock at the residence of Mrs. John Haywood. Perry Street. Mrs John Haywood and Mrs. John Tul-
 lis Chairmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Fire Engine Tested

A test was given the new engine of the fire department today at noon under the superintendence of J. P. Ahrens of the American Fire Engine Company. The engine bearing the name of 'Thad Mul- lin," together with Harry Jones'" were stationed at Twenty-first Street and Third Avenue. where the test was made. It was satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Mrs. M. A. wathen and her daughter. Miss Maritime Wathen. are visiting Mrs. k. A. Jenkins. They came to attend the Meehan-Jenkins wedding when Mrs. Wa then will be matron of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

The Organized Charities held splendid meeting yesterday in the interest of the Fete Champetre. Mrs. Burwell Boykin, chairman conducted the meeting and a deal of work was accomplished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Miss Minnie Belle Jones. Miss May Hall. Mr Harris Conniff and MT. Henry Cren- shaw have returned from Coosada where they were guests for several days of Miss Mary Hall and MT. Warren Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
Booths Niece Teaches Dramatics.

Miss Blance Booth. a niece of Edwin Booth, has established a dramatic school at Minneapolis She was formerly mem Der of her uncle's company and played Ophelia to his Hamlet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
EPwoRTH LEAGUE,

There will be a social and literary meeting of the Epworth League, Court Street Church, at the parsonage, Thurs day evening, p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Harris Lithia Water 30 cents per gallon. Harris Ldthia Ginger Ale, quart bottles 25c., pint bottles Is cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Cleveland nominated and put in the field. Of course the Populitea, the Bryanites, the Silverites and a great many ether blatherites would raise a great howl. bu& --let them howl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

MT. Jackson Mosely of Union Springs is the guest of Mir. Henry Robbie. Jr. at the home of MT. and Mrs. Henry Hobbie on Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Mrs William Thomas has returned from Selma, where she attended the Home Mission Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Miss Matte Lee and Miss Ruby Phelps of Pine Level. are guests of Misses Fra ger on Washington Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

Mrs. J. H. Rice has returned from Selma, where she attended the Home Mission Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14

The question of allen immigration is far more serious in London than it ever was in California,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
NOTICE MUSIC STUDY CLUB.

The Music Study Club will meet this af- ternoon at o'clock at Mrs Griffin's stu dio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-14
MIR. BALDWIN'S VISIT
REvrvrs RuMoRs or I. c.'s EN-
 TRY INTO BIRMINGHAM.
Directors of the Woodward Iron Company Authorize the Con- struction of . New Furnace
 of 300 Ton Capacity.

Birmingham, May 3.-(Speciai.)-E. s. Baldwin. Engineer of Construction of the Illinois Central Railroad, is in Birming- ham and has been here for the past three or four days. His presence has revived the story that that company is making preparations to build into Birmingham.
 It is understood that Baldwin is looking over suburban property on which options are held and which would be serviceable for terminals. 1t is further stated that he has been comforting with real estate men who have suburban property under their control. Indications point to his having orders to look over a number of matters which pertain to the new line for the District.
 His presence In the city revives a story sent out recently from Chicago to the ef- feet that the Gouldss interest will be ex- tended from Memphis or some other point west of here to Birmingham. in order to give competition to the Morgan interests. It is asserted that the Goulds are anx- ious to have a line to Birmingham and at this point a close alliance will be made with the Seaboard Air Line. Mir. Bald- win makes no statements as to his visit to this district at this time.