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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
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My Dear Sir--I have just received your note in relation to Thanksgiving day. and to what you propose to do on Christmas day and Sunday.
 q knew you were not guilty of dis regarding the law, for if you have ever been since we have had any connection with you, did not know it.
 q very much appreciate your letter, In fact would not take s25 for 1t this morning. because it gives me additional evidence of the fact that we are deal ing with a man who has kind heart and can sympathize with the unfor- tunate, and without consulting you, I am going to allow 1t to be published. am withholding, however, your name. Now in respect to that dram will consider that later. In everything else you are right, and you have my best wishes for a happy Christmas, and for success in your business.
 Yours truly,
 (Signed) "J. M. Carmichael"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
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ent equilibrium. The Foreign Minister added that he had set himself to this task. The colonial possessions of France and Great Britain touch at many points and he desired to adjust. so as to avoid the possibility of clash be~ tween the diverse colonial possessions. This larger work required concessions and France relinquished New Found- land and received compensation in Af- rica and elsewhere, where French in- terests were more important than In New Foundland. The treaty was ap~ proved by a vote of 252 to 57. The Franco -Siamese convention was ratified without division.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
TREATY WAS RATIFIED.
Deleasse Made Speech In Support O
 Aeti0u.

Paris. Dec. 7.-The Senate today dis cussed the Anglo French colonial treaty and several of the orators criti- cised the abandonment of the French shore of Newfoundland.
 Foreign Minister Delcasse made an animated response, He said New Foundland was mere incident of the treaty which should be viewed from the broad, general results secured. France desired not only to enjoy the benefits of the Russian alliance but also to strengthen her relations with the other powers of Europe with the end of securing the maintenance of the pres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
GEORGE GREENS MURDERER.
Governor Cunningham Oners . Reward
 for His Capture.

0VvSEmVE O0mhhAB mum Omchb " ncWuFu
 for His Capture.
 Acting Governor Cunningham offered yesterday reward of $100 for the ar- rest and conviction of the murderer or murderers of George Green near Pine Level, Montgomery County. who is thought to have been killed two or three weeks ago.
 This makes a total reward of $50, as the citizens of Pine Level and sur- rounding country have offered a re- ward of $50.
 Greens body was found about the middle of November in a fence corner near Pine Level. A bullet wound in the head told of the violent death. Complete mystery surrounds the mur- der, The deceased had numerous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
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chicken. rice. peas. turnip greens, beans, corn bread. flour bread. cakes, bananas apples, oranges, nuts, candy, raisins cigars and 25 cents each in cash. Also a small dram with your consent.
 Yours truly,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. Saturday Matinee and Night, The Comic Opera Success, "Sergean
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NfttT,
 Sergeant Kitty" the comic opera, which scored such a hit at the Casino and at Daly's Theatre in New York, comes to the Montgomery Theatre Sat- urday matinee and night. Miss Helen Byron is at the head of the Sergeant Kitty" cast and Charles Wayne Is the chief comedian. The rest of the com pany is on the same high standard. Seat sale opens this morning for both matinee and night performances 4,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-08

South CarOIina's Vote. Columbia, s. C., Dec. 5.-The officiaA vote of South Carolina for President follows: Parker, 52,S63: Roosevelt, ..27I: Debs. %; Watson. l.
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up The courses purses which they have to teaeh They
side to do IT, Think OF t cTied Miss aaIe te %
the firms that publish the school text books and the
haT he sS sg0s to what ff chdn
barn and how they shall learn it"
CLUBHOUSE QUESTION LOOMS UP.
It about the middle OF the afternoon before
any found strength courage to say a word
in behalf Of the New-York schools. 1t was when
the visiting club presidents speaking their
little pieces OF greeting that Mrs. Mills. president
OF the Froe5el society, said gently that there was
unsanitary school everybody was sure 10 talk
about it. but you seldom heard about the fine work
OF the teachers or OF what the schools were doing
for the immigrant
'Frils. fads, foles-that's what hear music
and drawing called" she continued. II tell you
you have public schools that you can well defend
Mrs. Dore Lyon early in the game showed that
the Knickerb9cler clubhouse project is stLIl close
20 ITsi,,oy1 an tb spbsect ~ ciSIb home
Mrs cozz,po Mrs F. Sewer Mer w., Ms r ca. a
ret Hay: chairman As every member OF this e com
Ivon club women were considerably Interested yes
terday in prophesying the kind Of report 1t will
1T is an insult TO the intelligence OF every woman
oi p 5g esb before hr declared one Prominent club
official. who opposes the Knickerbocker scheme.
Mrs Trow whose knowledge Of parliamentary
law makes her formidable opponent. was the
storm ceutre Of two discussions which added TO
the yiyacity OF the proceedings and I'm both she
came of victorious But the real battle OF s me
Of the Arts Comnission had got through [aH KING
about the city beautiful. ana II was louBHt oNeI
the Remsen gas bill resolution There were amend
Ynenfs and Amendments 10 amendments. cries OF
s'Cuestlou.' motions Jay IL the table, ana
goodness ONLY knows what happened then. woman
after woman rising IN excitement TO speak LOT IL
us growing late and everybody was hungry
Il think we an believe the Remsen gas bill is a
had bin" said Miss Hay. but l am opposed 10
wholesale denunciation OF corporations Besides l
do not think we should instruct the Governor on
such points Al. ,y.,o,.
talked about don't want 10 vote down TINS feso-
Luton 1" tremblingly put in young club slsteI.,
There's nothing IN that resolution nov strlcIag
true :" stoutly affirmed Mrs. Trow; nothing we
can't as women indorse.' -. az
But when the resolution was Passeo az re79 70
o.riocr N was shorn Of its eppenGages IN feEaiu
20 cornorations and the difficulty OF obtaining JUS
lice along other lines II favors Ike that g.
"a IA, The Remsen bill were granted ana WHek ~ :.
teaches Governor Odell all that viii De lsu,t VI IL
will be polite request that ne veto uie O''''
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WOULD pEBAR PETTY oUARRELs.
Let Clubwomen Rise Above Trivialities and
Mother Large Interest, Says One of Them.
-, rsi.o- =, The Tribune

To the Editor o, The Tribune.
Sir: There is before Congress bill 10 create d
national board FOR the protection o. chiloren rms
would seem a desirable law. We hope the Dill
,r1 ,nass both houses and feel sure II will. In
,b,. case receive the signature 81 President Roose-
welt. . .
With this important bill In view we suggest TO
,be ,ronen's clubs OF America that at the coming
biennial St Louis. Nav Il. theS s'fihe ING AeS-
note. The Child"
The most conservative persons. men and women,
are willing to concede 20 women the unouesuoneo
right to regulate the lives OF children IL Is the
s,h,ec, Of all others which would most nearly
harmonic and unity the varied elements and types
=, ,rb,ch cluh. are composed: elements and types
which have beer drawn from the ranks of social.
professional and business life. Some great and
general interest IS needed 10 harmonic ano oind
toqctber these diverse interests IL the club move
mont Is 20 continue. and become one ot the perma-
non, centres OF our civilization. as the home the
school and the church are centres some great
and general interest is necessary II the cIuo move
mont IS 10 rise permanently superior 10 the uhoig-
niaed scramble for office which individuals must
necessarily Introduce at times into any large or
,tzs,ton An organization which has for It's end
soro. great and benecent object and which is seen
n work honestly toward that emo. can continue III
-,o 90 the elements OF discord introduced py IN
s,,.,dusls. md the public also overlook these
,ht,ps in view o; the good work done But IL
-, organization holds expensive and elaborate
conventions every two years merely 10 decloe which
% q number OF aspiring candidates shall have an
c. and 20 rehearsc the efforts OF inoividuaI CLUBS
O. .slg,uprovement without any great co-ordinat-
ing and cooperative end in view II Is apt 10 De-
no,. -,a,-,,lous in the OF the public. and to
eventually lose It's best members
We do not undervalue what has been done we
,,. full credit for the work IN literature art ana
ssl ,c,ence as shown In the work OF study circles
.cbooi decoration factory laws. consumers league
Travelling libraries domestic science and social set
,,e-,.n,s But one feels lack OF unity IN club
w,o. waiting Cor that indefinite something which
WE all hoped and some expected wouio come from
the organized women's clubs.
This lack OF one central object could be supplied
~, ,be adoption OF that simple and suceinct motto
s.Tha child" This shacowed forth by the
.aon,,on bv the General Federation At Los Angeles
"a a.. resolution TO take for fits special work for
,h. ne.t two years the securing or adequate child
labor legislation. And the widespread passage OF
chua labor laws in different states since then in
d,cates that the movement has been at least aided
nv the clubwouen in their own sections VIII not
the Federation at ST. Louis broaden and make
permanent this object? Let us try. not to reform
the world. but help form and relieve the lives
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BUSY sUNsHINERs.

The zeal OF the NewHaven, Conn., members of
the r S. s.. and the practical results achieved by
their in behalf of Sunshine. deserve special
commenda ton. On Wednesday Of last week Mrs.
H. NJ. Kochersperger entertained In her beautiful
home in Orange-st sixty-eight women. who played
u hist for the benefit of the Elm City branch of the
T s. S. The New-Haven Evening Register says;
1T was merry, happy thing The exciting scores
of the card players the bountifu supply Of dainties
on the buffet and the bright chat of women inter-
ested in many good objects made every moment or
the afternoon enjoyable. The presence Of Mrs
G. w Pickett. who has been so Ill. was great
surprise. and every glad to welcome her
back again. While the whist went merrily on. so.
too did the rummage sale. Surely it takes sun
shine women to run two business ventures success
fully at the same time. The girls of the COreopsis
branch took charge Of the sale during the whist
afternoon.
Like everything else given by the members OF
The Tribune Sunshine Society, their rummage sale
BENJAMIN. English. an immense success and
will mean "A goodly sum for the society treasury r,
So far as rummage sales go, the one held by Inc
Tribune Sunshine Society must be awarded the
palm -....,. oo...r,,,o. tho articles
that helped to make the sale so successful are as
follows: Mrs Fred Brown. Mrs. w. T Hambhn;
Killam Mrs f. p. Avery. Mrs. J. NJ. Fitch. Mrs. y.
a. Morris, Mrs; J. G North; Miss L. N G9 9dar92s
Holcomb, Mrs. {. II. Booth. Mrs; Frank hodge'
Mrs G. Bushnell Mrs John a Mason Mason Mrs P.ct
Mrs. Eli Mix. Mrs. Ritter. Mrs. S. J. Fox Mrs:
George Butler Mrs John Champion Mrs; FTabk
Wylie Mrs. Or. Walker, Mrs. 5. II. Dawson. Mrs.
Osborne Mrs Moore M5s rS FifseE WaikeT
Mrs. +. II. Benton Mrs Friend BIooks. MIS- r'eu-
ford Mrs W futile and Mrs; Koph the general
office that the sum Of $50 was realized ron M me
Emsf ana sbeu adas m evey ray OF golden sun
shine would materialize into golden money We
could ii all for the sick and needy and sorrow
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had short yoke collar of heavy white lace
With this dress black picture hat OF lace trimmed
with feathers
The mother Of an Easter bride appeared at her
daughters wedding wearing probably as beautiful
n collection OF pearls be found in this city.
Her throat was incased in a broad dog collar Of
pearls the strands OF which held together by
bands of diamonds From around her shoulders
fell string OF pearls that extended almost TO her
and matched It's neighbOr absolutely in size and
color. An enormous diamond. oblong IN shape. dld
duty for a CLASP.
Al another wedding recently the brides mother
a stole of diamonds. II was about three
10 the waist. IL Of exquisite design. suggest,
ing in its pattern broad band OF lace picked
out with brlants tnan anything else The ends
finished with diamond taSSelS.
ApropOs of jewels, one or the Wealthiest prices
Of the Easter season bestowed the prettiest gifts
imaginable upon her bridesmaids Ihese consisted
OF turquoise pendants, framed with diamonds
which hung from true lovers knots OF brtllants:
The bridegroom was also lavish in the matter OF
whom received a sapphire scarfpin. Ana Whne
the man in question was purchasing these re-
watches These for the men servants OF his
brides household. go.
present from the bridegroom recently. II was
tiny affair inCrusted with diamonds. which she
wore at her wedding as penaant' hahsiI l Iror
1t made extremely pretty ornament ana hsiTdly
any one seeing 1t would have imagined II To be
Speakng OF brides a recent dispensed alto
gether with bridal bouquet. and in its place car
ried a small ivory bound prayerpook, rom thls rs
white satin ribbon, fully yard long, on which
was fastened a spray OF orange blossoms
heiress OF millions. a gown that represented
a fortune in the lace that adorned IT. OF rich ivory
three deep founces OF the most exquisite point
d'Alencon lace. festooned in garland effect. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-27
DIP INTO CHICAGO POLITICS.
Settlement Workers of Windy City Help
to Control Elections.

Democrat. or Republican. can't tell the diner
ence under microscope" declared DR.. Graham
TAYLOR. OF Chicago Commons. in n talk yesterday
afternoon at Christodora House. No l47 Avenue D..
before a number OF Settlement workers and other
men and women Interested in that work. The first
part OF his talk devoted to the influence ex-
erted on Chicago politics by systematic work In the
Settlement neighborhoOds.
About eight years ago we began 10 mix In
politics Things were in bad state Votes were
sold right and left and the worse the man the more
likely he TO become an alderman. We began
by looking up the records of all who We're
talked OF or who were plotting for nomination
and when we found that they corrupt We
worked against them 1t was hard work. every day.
and often far into the night and we had great
opposition.
ing four hundred Italians. They're going to vote
the way I want them to- What you going to
do about itT
You'll reckon with u.s. the reply. Three
weeks ago that man Joined Community Club.
and any night you see him playing pool at our
tables and otherwise enjoying himself there.
SO0c libel suit against us is usual occurrence but
not has come TO court. They always sus-
pect that we know such lot about them-more
than really do know
much with the locality" said DR. Taylor. Il own
up that the Church as an institution is much
in the face Of lavish expenditure Of personal
resources. There is a terrific apathy in my neigh
DoTHOou 10 tue CiulCH -hOouS tIISu III H'o etti
and used s0O on the very corner Wnere we are, ana
he gave IL up impossible. The churches around
moving and selling out; Some say that II the
Settlement hadn't come the churches wouldn't have
closed Wen, | stayed blocks from the nelghhOr-
hood for six years and they closed Well vacate
DR. Taylor praised Miss Jane Adams for the
work she is doing in Chicago especially for her
systematic investigation OF the recent typhoid cpl
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OF children. The principles upon which the life
OF each child should be built health. happiness
and suitable occupation Various subdivisions OF
these subjects suggest neutrality-suspicious.
Fairgrounds. public baths. improved public school
education which should include manual
training and trade schools. The women OF this
country should demand the extended usefulness OF
the public school plant. For the respective dis
tricts II should be open evenings, Saturdays and
SUNDAYS No other institution. unless II be the
church. allows its capital to remain unproductive
much the time does the public school
system.
Clubs should help the home. the Sunday school,
the social settlement. the humane society. the
Juvenile court. and all other centres controlling
the lives OF children. Each club cannot do all
these things, but each club however small, can
DO something along this line in its section
There is way for any organization to escape
self-seeking. ofice-seeking. petty criticism and
gossip all OF which are elements Of dsintegration
and ruin. except by the honest and persistent pur
appeal to all members and to the general public
the child? Each cub take up some work
for the children of its neighborhood.
Let the biennial at St. Louis strike the keynote
response from the world. We clubwomen q.
the foot of the Rockies will send back hearty echo
Of admiration. APPROVAL and cooperation. and we
will fall in line to this grand march. undertaken
united effort would be greater than the world
has known, and this work other things
would be added in their true relation.
SOPHIA LOVEJOY DICKINSON.
Chairman Educational Department. Woman 8
Club. Of Denver.
Denver. April % 1901
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SUNSHINE READING.

olive VI. Baxter. chairman OF the periodical COM
rittee of the Epworth League Of Mount Vernon.
has made a request for the names OF Sunshine
members who would appreciate good magazines
The names OF some members in remote places IN
South Carolina Tennessee and Maine whose hearts
are filled with JOY the possession of good read
ing matter have been forwarded
Miss Elizabeth Van Rensselaer, Reyes Is another
kind friend who will send copies Of the best cur
rant magazines as sunshine to those who de-
barred by circumstances from the enjoyment OF
the best reading matter. Addresses in Texas, Ar
kansas. Massachusetts, and Virginia will be given.
mass on one magazine which she receives from
another has been asked forward II to a neigh
borhood circle in North Carolina where reading Is
much desired.
Mrs chamberlain. Of New-Jersey has made ready
a barrel OF reading which she viii contribute 10
the Sunshine Circle under the charge OF Mrs; 7 X
Brown. of Virginia. Mrs. w. H. Granger. OF Mas
sachusetts Is passing reading matter to Mrs.
joyce of Virginia. and Miss Lowerre offers sew
eral kinds OF cheer for those whose hves need
frightening.
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BRIDAL FADS AND FANCIES.
Jewels, Flowers and Gowns Worn at Some
Recent Fashionable Weddings.

ono NJ society's bellies seen at a recent fashion
able wedding looked as damsel In 1880 might have
done in her gown of shimmering satin, of water
melon pink The skirt which barely touched the
ground was round and full and gathered onto
the skirt band in loose folds all the way round
About on line with the knees came narrow
rufle a bias affair fued they wore them
before the war" Her bodice simple and
pIain as could be- made the lines of baby"
waist with a rufile to finish the neck, and narrow
friIIs the sleeves which ended at the elbow.
Mademoiselle's hat was nearly akin to the old
time poke bonnet. 1t was OF black lace with
broad sugar scoop brp. and was friled around
the edge with u tiny ruffie OF lace. The low crown
was circled by narrow black velvet ribbon. which
crossed in the back and from there made the tour
Of her neck tying the bonnet down under her
chin.
Another guest at the same wedding wore Louis
XVI coat that looked though 1t might have been
a valuable old museum specimen. procured by its
wearer on one OF her many trips abroad 1t was
OF nut brown velvet the kind In vogue in the days
Of Marie Antoinette with tiny woven dot bro
cadipg f. IL wss trimmed with broad band OF
pink silk embroidery with touches OF green after
the style of that period, and with a brown cloth
skirt and brown hat 1t will readily be seen that
this costume was extremely smart. The sleeves
had friIls Of lace hanging from them. and down
the front OF the coat came 1abOt OF lace worthy
TO adorn a bridal gown.
Another woman who has become as well known
In literature as she has in society, ard who has a
fondness for the picturesque in dress. at this we'd
ding wore an exceedingly quaint gown OF black
chiffon taffeta, that new silk now In vogue which
has the appearance OF tafeta. the weight or crepe
de chine and the softness Of chiffon. About the only
way to describe the long clingng trained skirt
worn is to say that it probably was half again as
long in front it should be and the extra length
was gathered up Into the soG.nss This produced a
sort % drnoed eject that " extremely pretty.
The bodice also gathered into the seams. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-27
WoMAN's WHIST LEAGUE.

Baltimore. April 2S.-The seventh annual meeting
OF the WOman's Whist League Of the United States
began here to-day. The delegates were welcomed
In appropriate remarks bv Miss Ellen Lloyd Colds
borough. president of the league The other officers
present were Miss May HOugh. OF Baltimore
responding secretary; Mrs. q. n. Thompson. "
Pittsburg, recording secretary: Mrs. Z L. Hall.
OF HaverfOrd Penn. vice-president. Mrs. S. W
Petit OF Philadelphia. treasurer; Mrs. Joseph R
Hawley. of Washington: Mrs n. T. Fry, Of Chi
CaCo. former president Of the league. Mrs. J. F.
Leech. Of Cincinnati. Mrs ". r. Barney. OF Provt-
deEce, IL. T.. Mrs. Ridley. Of atlanta, and Mrs. c.
s WaterhOuse Of BrOoKiine Mass. OF the board OF
governors
Among others present were representatives OF
whist teams from New-YOrk. Boston. Ptttsburgs
Washington. Atlanta Cincinnati. St. Louis. CHI
cago Indianapolis. Minneapolis and DeS MOines.
To-day's games included the following eontestSf
WASHINGTON trophy Cavendish trophy. Philadelphia
CUP Toledo trophy. open air contests. quaIlyins
for the Brooklyn trophy and speciaI prizs ro'
mixed pairs.
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that never should
be omitted. This
one IS made of tan
colored cloth. but
dark blue. old blue
and military blue.
red. white and all
the tan and mastic
shades are correct
in cloth. cheviot
and silk.
The quantity OF
material required
for { h e medium
size (six years. is
3 yards q inches
wide. IL yards "A
inches wide, or Ii
v a r d s % inches
wide.
The pattern No.
AN is cut in sizes
for children of two,
four. six and eight
years OF age.
The pattern will
be sent to any adj
dress on receipt OF
and age distinctly.
~ Tribune
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-04-27
WHEEL CHAIR.

President Of the T S. s: VIII you kindly state
in your column that the wheel chair for the crippled
man in Princeton, n. J.. which was asked TOT some
time ago has been lent by Mrs. S. In Newark
y J.? This will indeed bring sunshine to him. as
he has been unable to leave the house for four
years but now he can 90 out all through the warm
weather The chair will be left for his use until
,.xt winter and unless you have seen him you can
scarcely realize the blessing it will prove. The
sunshine Society is doing great and most beauu-
full work. I always read the accounts with pleas
i,re Verv sincerely ANNIE W. WILBUN.
Princeton. y. J.