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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
HORTICULTURISTS MEET
PROPOSE BILL TO KEEP OUT IN-
 SECT PESTS.
The Society Recommends an Annual Appropriation of q1,6Oo for Putting the Measure
 Into Effect.

Fruit growers, nurserymsn and truck farmers from a number of counties met , yesterday in the rooms of the Conner cial and Industrial Association. This con stituted the first annual meeting of the State Horticultural Society. which was organized q few weeks ago. Representa- tives were present from Madison. Chil- otn, Montgomery, Autsuga, Washington. Chambers, Lee and from other counties.
 Morning and afternoon sessions were held and for more than four hours the society gave its exclusive attention to framing a bill to be recommended to the Legislature. the object of which bill Is to prevent the introduction into Alabama and tho further spread within the State of the insect pests and plant diseases which have in recent years so seriously threatened our fruit trees.
 Critical attention was gtven to overy clause of this proposed bill in which 1t is sought to protect the interest of every person in the country or in the city, who purchases fruit trees or shrubbegy of any kind
 Georgia, which has made such progress in horticultural matters that the commer- cial fruit crop of that State now affords an annual revenue estimated at about $4O00 GOO has found 1t necessary to enact legislation of the kind here proposed. and this law has now been in satisfactory operation in Georgia for several years. It was stated by a Georgian during the meeting that as the result of the opera ton of the Georgia law the dreaded San Jose scale. which formerly was being continually introduced into new localities on fruit trees, since the passage of the law had been kept from introduction into any new localities.
 The Georgia law was closely followed in the drawing up of the proposed bill, except where special conditions in Ala bama made changes necessary or where the experience of our sister State in this matter suggested improvements.
 The proposed bill provides for a small State Board of Horticulture to serve has been lost.
 without pay, whose executive agent shall be the Professor of Horticulture in the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. This ex- pert is by personal examination to make certain that no nursery within or with out the State sells in Alabama any fruit trees or other perennial plants infested with the San Jose scale or other danger ous. communicable insect pest or plant disease. It is also made his duty to di- rect the method of treating orchards al- ready infested and which may be worthy of preservation or to take steps for the destruction of such trees as are hopeless ly diseased and dangerous to the fruit interests of the neighborhood.
 The San Jose scale has now been in- troduced into number of counties in Alabama as the result of our being with out any la wby which diseased trees and dangerous pests could be excluded. For example trees belonging to nursery on arrival at Columbus, Ga, were con demned to destruction as being danger ous to the public welfare. The owners endeavored to have the trees left in their possession, promising to ship them Into
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
Noteworthy Sayings.

An indiscreet good action is little better than a discreet mischief.-Bishop Hall.
 The falling tears of 8 people will wear away the support of any throne.--Hindu Proverb.
 but the reconcIled one is truly van Quished. Schiller
 Fear nothing. blame nothing. flee noth- ing--so much as thy vices and thy sins Thomas a Kempis.
 Little minds are tanned and subdued by misfortune; but great minds rise above t.-Washington Irving.
 A hundred men. says a Chinaea proverb, may make an encampment, but 1t takes a good mother to make a home.
 Sorrow is sent for our instruction, just as we darken the cages of birds when
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
SPEECHES OF PETER AND PAUL
Series of Sermons to Be Preached by
 Dr. Stakely.

Series Of Sermons to Be Preached by
 Dr. Stakely,
 At the First Baptist Church tomorrow morning. Dr. Charles A. stakely, the pastor. will begin a series of special dis courses on the speeches of the apostles Peter and Paul.
 The announcement of this series of ser mons from the pulpit on last Sunday has created widespread interest in the con gregation and the community. These speeches of the great apostles. lying imbedded in the framework of New Testament narrative, are regarded by Dr.. 5takely as remarkable bits of literature, susceptible of interesting homiletical treatment, and easily yielding profitable lessons for present day living.
 pr. stalKely announces that it win be his plan to give the historical setting of each of these speeches, to repeat each speech in it's text and place, develop whatever history or doctrine it may con- tain, and make an application of the truth developed to modern thought and action.
 He has requested of his congregation that meanwhile they read with him the entire book of The Acts of the Apostles
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MUSICALE AT BEAUvo1R CLUB.

A few of the members of the Beauvoir Club and their friends enjoyed a musicale at the club rooms Thursday evening.
 Those present were MT. and Mrs. Halle Janney, MT. and Mrs. s. Laban Tyson. MT. and Mrs. Warrens Reese, MT. and Mrs. c. B. Teasley, Misses Lily Pelzer, Lucille wilkerson. Caroline Hannon. eeibs, Josie Norwood. Virginia Norwood, Olive Macdonald, Janet Hurter, Maribel Williams of Mobile. Rebecca Pollard and Misses Minge, of Faunsdale; Messrs. Da- vid whetstone, Warren Tyson, J. H. Faunce, Frank Scott, Paul Whiting. Craig Smith, Thomas Arlington, Thad Watts, Clifford Lanier, Seibs. J. P. Bull lock and pr. s. M. Billing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14

Clurs was yesterday siectsd orsanist ci Christ Church. to succeed Dr. F. w Chace. who recently resfgned- Mr. Me Ciure is a young man Tor such responsi ble position. but he has talents sufficient to fully justify the wisdom of his selec' ton. He is q devoted musician and plays with great deal of feeling and . perfection of touch that Is seldom equalled by even those who have devoted years to the study"
 Miss Corrie Smith, a charming Mont gomery girl will visit Tuscaloosa in { few days, the guest of Miss Mary Ken. Eedy. Miss Smith Is a sister of MT. Hol land Smith, e popular member of the SC. nior law class. Tuscaloosa Times.
 Miss Estelle Mitchell of Rome. Ga, Is the guest of her aunt. Mrs, Alex Garland. Miss Mitchell will be one of the guests of honor at the reception at which Mrs. T. J. Reynolds will entertain next Thurs day afternoon.
 Mss Kathryn Beiser fPfke Road who has been visiting ner codsin. Miss Ruth Belser. at 42o Scott Street. left last night for Nashville. where she is to be a brides maid at the wedding of a near relative.
 
 Miss Bertha Rice entertained the Sew ing Circle Tuesday in compliment to. Miss Gertye Kaufman of Columbus. Miss, and Miss Jessamin Bakrow of Louisville.
 Mrs. R. D. Johnston who was the guest of Mrs. A. G. Forbes during the Federation. has returned home.
 Miss Fannie Robertson who wont to Selma on the City of Mobile Thursday. returned home last evening.
 Mrs. Gabrielle Goldman and daughter are visiting Mrs. Alex Rice.
 Miss Myra Dean of Monroeville Is wis ting Mrs. J. M. Kennedy.
 Mrs. B. J. Well will leave tomorrow for Hot Springs. Ark.
 Mrs. Ned MoDavid is visiting friends in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
BUILDING COMMITTEE.
to Discuss New Home fol

Meeting to Discuss New Home foI Y. M. c. A..
 The Building Committee of the Young Men,s- Christian Association met at o'clock yesterday evening in the oftice of Secretary l.. D. Dix.
 It is known that the erection of a new building was the subject of discussion. but no authentic information regarding the~result of the meeting was given out.
 It is expected that the Committee will hold another meeting soon at which State Secretary C.. H. Moorman of Birming- ham, will be present.
 The Committee is, composed of F. C.. Shepard, President of the Board of Dt- rectors; AdoIph Roemer. G. W. Ellis. L.. D. Dix and Judge W. H. Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
AMUsEMENTs. A Montgomery Theatre Tuesday, Feb. IT. Matinee and Night
Kathryn Kidder.

Kathryn Kiddsr comes to the Montgom- cry Theatre next Tuesday matinee and night, and will present the great drama by Alexander Dumas Fills. An Eye fo' an Eye" In which her success ia said te be greater than that of any of the nu. merous roles in which she has command ed laudation during former engagements not excluding her ever famous Mime Sans Gene"
 Throughout this country the annual visits of Kathryn Kidder are invariabl, signal for eager box once attention This is specially true in this city, where hers social favor Is scarcely less greaI than her artistic distinction. Seat sale opens this morning for both matinee and night performances. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MRS. SIMON ENrERTArNs.

Mrs. l. Simon entertained delightfuliy at a game party Thursday evening ir compliment to Miss Jessamin Bakrow. of Louisville, Ky, and Miss Gertye Kauf. man. of Columbus, Miss. The decorations were elaborate in a. color scheme of red
 Elegant refreshments were served after the game.
 The guests were Mir. ana Mrs. Helburn MT and Mrs. Ike Levystein, Mir. and Mrs' Henry Levystein. Miss Bertha Levystein. Jennie Levystein. Mis, Louisa Well. Miss Jennie Rice. Miss aar. tye Kaufman. Miss Jessamin Bakrow Miss Bertha Rice, MT. H. Strauss. MT, Lee Veil, Mir. Meyer Gerson, Jr., Mir, Meyers. Gerson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
LOW RATES wEsT

Via Louisville 6 Nashville R. D. On February l7th. the L. and N. R. R, will sell cheap one-way CoIonist tickets from Montgomery to ali points in Texas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories. and to certain points in Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri.
 For particulars. call on s. T. Surratt, Union Ticket Agent. Montgomery. Ala, or write or call on W. L. Beasley,
 i- Passenger Agent. adv--tu-thu-sat Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14

we would teach them to sing.--Richter. aiNo man or woman of the humblast sort can really be strohg. pure and good with odt the world being better for 1t. with out somebody being helped and comfort ed by the, very existence of this good naas. .--Phlllipa Broolxs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
THE CHRISTIAN
 ENDEAVOR. SoCIARrE

The Christian Endeavor Society of the Central Presbyterian Church entertained at sociable last evening at the. home Of Rev. and Mrs. Neal L. Anderson.
 A valentine party was the feature of the evening and music was added to the entertainment. Miss Hetty Barneft wa. Chairman of the Social Committee. which served delicious refreshments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MEETING OF INFIRMARY
 Am RESIGNATION

The Infrmary Aid Association held a meeting yesterday afternoon at the resi- dence of the President Mrs. Leon Well. Only a few members were present. and after some discussion of the business of the Association they adjourned to meet again on some near future date.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
Negro Fireman Killed.
Tsachers in Session.

At the meeting of the Jefferson County Teachers Institute today, Mrs. M. A.. Layet presented very caustic paper on ''Essentiais of Good School Work" She said among other things that good school work was not promoted by awarding of- fees for the payment of political debts. She pointed out the evil of township boards, assuming the authority which by right was vested in the teacher, and also advocated that County Superintendents should be required to pass an exsmina- ton before being eligible. She criticized also the practice prevailing in some homes of parents criticixing teachers in the presence of their children, saying that it lessened the respect of the child for the teacher and was detrimental to the school. There was much discussion on the paper. A resolution was adopted in- viting the Southern Educational Asso- citation to meet in Birmingham on the occasion of its next annual convention. The resolution requests that the meeting be held three days prior to the meeting of the Alabama Educational Association and that the delegates remain over to the meeting of the latter. The invitations will be duly extended to the Association. Dr. McFerrin of the First Methodist Methodist Church, and Dr. Carty John son of the South Highlands Episcopai Church. addressed the teachers tonight.
 Thirty-second Degree Masonss
 A class of thirty-second degree Masons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
NOT roo EARLY.

To Have Spring Suits overhauled by
 Holt's Dye Works.
 We advise our friends to send in spring clothing as soon as possible before the spring rush sets in. We can give them prompt attention now so there will be no wait when warm weather comes. Tele- phone 4S2. --ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
Think TheiY Money 10 Gone.

Local stockholders in the E. ]. Arnold q Co. Turf investment Company of St, Louis. which suspended payments this week. and which. according to telegrams from St. Louis, is being investisated by the grand jury. of that vicinity. have lost hope and gre now mourning loss of their investments. It is ,sstimated that be-
 tween sso.ooo and t80.ooO of Birmingham, money went into the company. The com. pany paid, three per cent per week divi- dends up to . few weeks ago. and then redtced the sum to two per cent. This caused 6 number who had been in it for some months to withdraw, but just as many. as took their money went in at the two per cent per week rate. Up to a
 day or two ago 1t vas believed by stock holders here that the company would come out all right. but the later news from St. Louis has caused many to lose heart and they believe that their money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
TEAM WANTS GUARANTEE. Birmingham Men May Play Basket
 Ball Here.

W. F. Fry. Physical Director of the '. M. c. A. received letter yesterday from c, H. Miles of the Birmingham Attn letic Club. in reference to the basket ball game between the Birmingham club team and the local Association team on February 20. requesting that $50 be guar anteed that team.
 MT. Fry did not agree to this proposi- tion but says it is very probable that the game will be played. as the Birmingham team Is booked to play ino Mobile the following day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
Three Picked Bargains at DowSs Randy Kitchen Today.

salted Peanut, loo per pound.
 Assorted Chocolates, zoe per pound. Crystalized Ginger 25c per pound. Cream Puffs, Chocolate Ecclairs, Crullers and Whole Wheat Bread every day.
 Order today 4Oe quart bowl of Charlotte or some of our delicious Ice Cream for sundays dinner.
 We are using fresh berries in our Strawberry Tee Cream.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14

Huntsville. Feb. 1S.-(special)-on pe- tition of Levy Price and Company, of Cincinnati, Brown and Adler. clothing dealers of this city. were adjudged bank rupts. Douglass Taylor was appointed receiver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MRS. BRowDER ENTER TAINS AT VALENTINE
 CLUB RECEPTION.

The members of the Magazine Club were entertained yesterday afternoon at a valentine reception by Mrs. Richard Browder in compliment to the visiting club women still in the city. The decorations were in harmony with the valentine idea. Red was the color, and myriads of small red hearts were festooned from the chandelier to the cor ners of the room in invisible threads. Larger hearts were also conspicuous ana sentiment was paramount.
 A number of valentines with beautiful expressions written by Mrs. J. I. Mckin- ney were read aloud and presented to the visiting ladies. A number of original valentine verses were also read. among these being those of Miss Sallie Moore, Miss Mary Greene and Miss Julia Clarke of Selma. That of Miss Moore's was or namented with two tiny hearts cut in fine lines with almost invisible locks and keys that had been cut by her grandmother, Mrs. Moore. when over 80 years of age. Mrs. Mckinney recited three of her poems, Mrs. Neal Anderson read an orig inal paper on 'Liszt,'' and Miss Frances Griffin entertained the company with one of her delightfully."- characteristic talks on 'Woman's Rights"
 Delicious refreshments were served and the guests presented with pretty little valentines.
 The guests in whose honor the enter tainment was given were Mrs. Erwin Craighead of Mobile. Mrs. Burke John ston of Uniontown. Mrs. Hardy of Union town. Mrs. Andrew, Mrs. Kate Jarvis of Selma. Miss Julia Clarke of Selma, Mrs. Allen, Mrs. Dugger of Auburn. Mrs. J. c. Lusk of Guntersville, Mrs. Craw- ford of Decatur and Miss McIvef. Just before the guests departed, Mrs. Walter Black, by request, read the fol- lowing clever original valentine:
 To the Magazine Club.
 My country 'tis to Thee,
 Land to which poets flee
 To Thee 1 sing,
 Land Of the Valentine,
 Land of the fool sublime,
 Who thinks that she can rhyme,
 This ode l bring.
 My native country, thee.
 Land where love to be,
 Of Thee I sing
 Land of our women's clubs. Where we're above all Snubs,
 From brothers, friends and hubs,
 Our freedom ring!
 Here Readings swell the breeze. While papers fall like leaves
 Our club within!
 Club called the Magazine,
 Club of the stout and lean,
 Club of minds bright and keen,
 Here's to thy viml Long may our country stand,
 Circled as by a band
 Of minds SO bright,
 These clubs men cannot slay--
 No! we are here to stayl
 In no uncertain way,
 Showing our .ightl
 So to my country dear, l come without a fear,
 Bringing my rhyme.
 Where angels fear to tread I come without 8 tread
 By some wild spirit led,
 Forgive my crime!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MIR. AND MRS. oASSEN-
 HEIMERaS WHIST PARTY.

MT. and Mrs. s. Gassenheimer enter tained Thursday evening at a Valentine card party, which was both unique and beautiful.
 The social cards were small valentines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MEETING OF TEMpLr crrrr.n

The Temple Guild. the new organiza- ton of Temple Beth Or met yesterday afternoon fin the %estry room. Arrange ments were discussed and plans promul- gated for ball which will be given soon perhaps at Carnival.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14

Either a stout woman can never con vince her husband that she isn't too fat or he can never convince her that he does not think she is.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
TRAIN LOADS.

Richmond. Va, June i. 1soe. ssS.ssis in settlement of prepaid freight on a Train of iss carloads of "GooD LUCK" Baking POwdsr-S.OOs,i47 pounds.
 G1aMssazze.---
 ssabOard Afr line Ias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
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C Y Y z Y Y z ' z z f z < ' ' ,8
 The following invitation has been re- ceived in the city:
 Mrs. Anna c. Powell requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of her daughter, Mabel C.. to Captain William M. Selden on Saturday, Feb ruary twenty-first, nineteen hundred and three. at 8 o'clock. St. James Church, Chicago. Illinois. At home after March first. at 52s Dexter Avenue. Montgomery, Ala.''
 The friends of Mir. J. c. Mcclure of Mobile .who enjoyed his music when he was the guest of Mrs. John D. Carter, will De pleased to read the following from The Mobile Register; 'iMr. J. c. Me-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
MEMBERS or EASTERN
 STAR CELEBRATE.

~S@~~@~~~ - ~Fs
 The ladies' who are members of the Eli zabeth Armstrong Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star entertained at a de- lightful social gathering last evening in celebration of the fourth anniversary of the organization of the Chapter. As the members and their guests ar- rived, they were greeted by Mrs. Chaffee, the Worthy Matron, who. with Mrs, W. J. Chambers and Mrs. Mary l. Smith. Past Worthy Matrons. stood near the door to receive.
 for the occasion in crimson roses and giant smilax.. which was entwined about the massive pillars. Souvenirs of the occasion were crimson heart booklets with gold lettering and white satin ribbon. Each member was presented with one and to the Worthy Patron. Mir. c. c. Youngs, and Worthy Matron, Mrs. Hannah D. Chaffee, a iarg- CT one was presented. The table from which. coffee was served was adorned in clusters of violets and vases of white lilies and hyacinths. This table was presided over by Mrs. George 4. Beauchamp, assisted by other members of the Chapter.
 The program for the evening was one full of delightful members and was as follows:
 Piano Solo. 'Midsummer Niehrs Dream" Mendelssohn)-Mrs. B. A. BlalSey.
 Song. Love is All in AL" Encore. 'Mollie Shannon )--Master Frank Perry.
 Recitation, Josiah Aliens wife"-Mrs. Lakin. Encore. Socrates Setting a Hen'C.
 Song, Come Into the Garden, Maud'-- Dr. c. R. Hodge. Qzncore, '"The Lass With the Delicate Arp.
 Recitation, "AIexander's Feat' (Dry. den). 'The Jobber's Work Lewis Car rolD. "Erim," Bret Harte)-Robert Ty- Ter.
 Song, T Dare to Love Thee"--AEiss Nomia Carter. Rncore, Spring Song).
 The Elizabeth Armstrong Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star waS organ ized in 1900 by the late Henry Clay Arm- strong, and in compliment to him it was named for his mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
Registration Closes.

The registration for the city Demo- cratic primary to be held on March End. when nominations will be made for the various city ofices. which means the same as an election, has closed. The total reg istration foots up ases. but on tho day of election those who have reasonable excuse for not registering this month will have an opportunity Of 90 doing then. 1t is believed that Q hundred more will be able to register. The principal contest is between the two candidates for Mayor, w. M. Drennen, the present incumbent, and George B. Ward. Alderman from the Second Ward, and between the two can- didates for Chief of Police, Chief c. W. Austin and Capt. W. ID. Weir. The peo- pie will take vote looking to the abol- ishment of the police commission in Bir- minghafll. Ever since the law has been in effect there has been mors or less con- tention. and 1t is claimed that the people want . say as to whether the law should be rerealed or not. If the majority of the people vote favorabiy to abolishing the commission. an effort win be made to have the present Legislature pass such a law repeating the present law. In the Fourth and Eighth Wards. Walter Moore and Harry Jones. respectively, have no oppt kition for aiderfnanic honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-14
WOMAN ano
 SOCIETY.
BY MRS. ,. IT. .de OoTTEs.)

The tone of the decorations was pink. roses and pink carnations being the fiow- CTS used.
 There were five tables and whist was the game. Mrs. Morris Seligman won the ladies' prize, a hand painted china plate. The gentlemen's prize was beer stein, won by Mir. Simon Well. The third prize. souvenir spoon, was won by MT. Simon Well.
 After the agame supper was served in the dining room, where covers were laid for twenty-two. The decorations were elaborate. From the chandelier was sus- pended pink hearts and from the center a basket of pink roses, the roses being tied with pink ribbons, which reached to the hand painted place cards of the guests. Other decorations were pink candles in crystal candelabra. and at each plate a miniature basket of pink bon bons as souvenir. The entertainment was lovely in every detail. These guests were:
 Mir. and Mrs. Naham Greil. Mir. and Mrs. Simon Loeb. MT. and Mrs. Meyer Greil, Mir. and Mrs. Leopold Strauss, MT. and Mrs. Leon Veil, MT. and Mrs. Mau- rice Seligman, MT. and Mrs Ben Greii, Mir. and Mrs. Simon Well, Mir. and Mrs. Sidney Levy, Mir. and Mrs Godfrey Gold man of Birmingham, Mr. Charles Levy.