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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
NO COTTON OFFERED.
Montgomery Tarmsrs Still Clingtng [ to Staple.

There was practically no spot market for cotton yesterday in Montgomery.
 Although the price lowered between IA and 15 cents per pounu for the his-, grades, planters who still have cotton refused to sell E The New York market yesterday went off about 20 points from the highest price. The spot market in Montgomery responded and prices were lowered.
 The farmers. however, are confident of the price going higher and with deter imitation to wait for highest prices, re- fused to sell. ..
 "A farmer can get anything he wants for it!' said prominent Montgomery cotton buyer.
 The market closed firm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
Birmingham's Contribution,

Birmingham, Jan 26.-(Special )-Tho collections for the benefit of the sufYerers of the Moundville cyclone being taken up fin Birmingham now amount to $siS. 50. This sum has been forwarded to the chairman of the Relief Committee in Moundville. The ladies of Birmingham this morning began gathering old clothing and bed stuff to be sent to the sufferers in MoundYille.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
Markham Made President

Victoria, Tex. Jan. 25-The annual election of the New York. Texas and Mex leo and the Gulf. Western Texas and Pa- cihc Railroads. was held today. The only change was the election of s. H. Mark ham as a director and as President of the property. which are controlled by the Southern Pacific.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
BOOKS OF MIR. BLACKBURN.
Examiner Reports on Late Collector
 of Cherokee

George F. Sedberry. assistant examiner Of public accounts. has examined the books and accounts of W. F. Blackburn deceased tax collector of Cherokee. and reported yesterday to Governor Jelks that they were correct.
 MT. Blackburn died several weeks ago and James Lawrence was appointed as his successor.
 Examiner Sedberry went to Centre to examine the books and transfer the of. flee to MT. Blackburn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
TO MISS LAME

The following invitations have been is- sued by Misses Annie and Mary Tyson:
 Misses Tyson, at home, Thursday even ing, January 18th. s:SO o'clock, Miss Lane German.
 Miss Annie Tyson, at home, Saturday, January Both, o'clock. Miss Lane. Cards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
LOW RATES
To New Orleans, Mobile and Pensa- cola via Louisville and Nashville
 R. R. Account Mardi GraS.

Tickets will be on sale from all points commencing February 9th, and continuing up to and including February 18th, and for trains scheduled to arrive prior to noon of the 18th. good for return until February 2Oth. with provision for exten- sion of limit to March 5th. by payment Of free of 50 cents and depssit of ticket with joint agent on or before February goth. W. L. Beasley, P. A.
 adY-wed- -fri-su,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
Tnformation Wanted

Persons who have been benefited through the use of Thachers Blood and Liver Syrup will please communicate with "A. H." care The Advertiser off, flee, Adv.-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
naneral Inlrnan Arrested

Manila. Jan. 26.-General Vincent Lux ban. formerly of Samar. and the instI- gator of the Balangie and other atroci- ties has been arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. J. D. Flowers and daughter. Mrs R. D. Crawford of Dothan, are visiting Mrs. John J. Flowers at their home oH Court Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
Wcf11e11 and Society.
BY MRS. '. M. DE coTTEs.

a prize a book of scott's poems bound in Scottish plaids which was brought by Miss Pierce from Scotland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
pERsnNAL ITEMS

Mrs. F. B. Lochrain will entertain at cards on Tuesday afternoon February Z, at o'clock. Tn compliment to Mrs. Car roll Frierson of Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

The effort of The Advertiser to raise a relief fund is in response to an appeal from Mayor N. L. Castleman of Greens boro, who teiegraphed that many of the injured persons had been removed to Greensboro and were being cared for there. He said the care of these persons was a greater burden than his little city could bear alone.
 Persons who desire to aid the storm sufferers may send subscriptions to The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
MAKING GOOD RECORD.
New Gadsden Furnace Making
 Superior Grade of Iron.

Gadsden, Jan. 26-.(Special.) .)-The b:g furnace of the Ala bama Steel and Wire Company which went into blast one week ago Sunday has made a fine record. The capacity of the furnace is 400 tons per day when running in full blast. The an- alysis of the iron shows it to be of su- perior grade and Is equal to any made in the Southern furnaces. The first car of iron was shipped to the Studebaker Bros. South Bend, Ind. wagon works,
 to be used in the construction of wagons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. J. IT. Turbeville and Miss Ade. line White of West Point. Miss. are wis., tting Mrs B. M. Morris at the residence of Mrs Richard Banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

her guest. Miss octavia Levert Nelson of Selma.
 MT. and Mrs. Waiter Flowers are with MT. and Mrs. Henry vandiver at their home at Highland Park.
 Miss Agnes Carr entertains at cards to- day at noon in compliment to her guest, Miss Mentz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. William Kelly and Miss Adele Walker will entertain at cards this even ing in compliment to Miss Alabama King.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
MRS. PINCKARD ENTERTAIN
 ED TUESDAY CARD CTTTR

Mrs. James s. Pinckard entertained de- nghtfully yesterday at her home on Goldthwaite Street when her guests were the members of the Tuesday Gard Club and a few other friends.
 The game was four-handed euchre, played at eight tables. The club prize, an exquisite real lace handkerchief, was won by Miss Lucy Cobbs and the guests prize, handsome silver mounted, rose leather hand bag, was won by Miss Carolyn Haralson.
 Mrs. Pinckard's guests were:
 Mesdames William c. Oates, J. L. Hall, ". J. Drum, Forney Stevenson, George Dent. Dickson Tharen, l.. B. Farley, Halls Janney,.. Joseph Norwood, F. B. Joseph. R. P. Stout J. K. Jackson, F. NJ. Billing, W. $. Naftell. Phares Coleman: Misses Jeilss Mary Johnson. King Lucille Wilkerson, Lii TinsIey, Myra Mitchell. May Oates Willie B. Haralson, Bessie Dunham. Caroline Haralson. Fannie May Cloud, Alice I.ahey, Elizabeth Winter. Lucy Cobb, Ora Mcknight, Margaret Lahey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
MRS. FARLEYas ENTERTAIN
 MENT AT CARnS

In compliment to Misses Catherine Jelks
 Alabama King. May Oates and Myra
 Mitchell, Mrs. Louis B. Farley entertain
 ed at beautiful card party on Monday morning. There were i've tables at which progressive four-hand euchre was played. and at each table a handsome souvenir was cut for by the first players. The score was kept by Miss May Oates and Miss Williams.
 The prize was beautiful pink boa and 1t was won by Miss Carolyn Randolph. Mrs. Farley's guests were:
 Misses Catherine Jelks, Alabama King, May Oates, Myra Mitchell, Theo welcn,
 Carolyn Randolph, Lucy Randolph, Lucille Helen Scott, Viola Petty, Wright, Josie Norwood. Margaret Lahey, Alma Joseph, Ora Mcknight, Norma Williams, Lamne Benjamine, Thrall, Emma May Terrell,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
PAYTEN SISTERS co.

To Be at McDonald's Thursday
 Night.
 The famous Payten Sisters will begin an enRamement for three nights and Sat urday matinee. opening the engagement with a great comedy entitled, Utah. '' This attraction comes well recommended by press and public all over the country Poppular prices will prevail. --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. James F.. IIendrick of Greenvillo, is visiting Mrs. F.. P. Flowers at her home, 707 South Lawrence Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

The No Name Club will meet his morn ing at 1O:30 with Mrs. B. J. Baldwin at her home on Madison Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. Kate Jordan of Tallassee, who has been visiting Mir and Mrs. Jack Thor lngton, has returned home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mrs. William Youngblood of Birmine- nam is the guest of Mrs. Frank Hall It her home, 223 Sayre Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
MISS PIERCE ENTERTAIN
 ED THE TINTAGIL.

On of the most delightful meetings of the Tintagil was held yesterday. when Miss Olive Pierce the president, was the hostess This was "President's' day and as the literary subject of the year is "Scotland'' tho entire program for this meeting was furnished by Miss Pierce and was pertaining. in it's entirety to Scotland and Scottish people.
 First on the program was an original poem by Miss Pierce, in which were spaces left blank to be filled out with the names of Scotland's kings. In this con test the prize was a Thistle" hat pin and was won by Miss Theo Welsh.
 In the next contest, Miss Pierce gave a delightful description of her trip to the home of Burns, leaving the blanks to be filled in with quotations from Burns s poems. In this contest. the prize, a volume of Burnss poems. bound in Scot tish plaid, was awarded Miss Sadie Wy man.
 The next on the program was a map of Scotland on which the cities were to be located, and in this contest, Miss Lucretia Wyman was successful in locating the greatest number of cities and received as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
5O.OOO Free Samples of FeminaIa.

Every test for herself the wonderful ouave a RsoP bottle Fna and book concerning diseases peculiar o women sealed request adoo The ian Drug CO, Birmingham, Ala Write for htoday
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Mss Margaret Dimmick will entertain st cards on Tuesday afternoon, February the at o'clock, in compliment to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
MRS. SABEL ENTERTAINED
 TUESDAY EUCHRE GLUE

Mrs Nose Sabel was the charming hostess at the meeting of the Tuesday tained the members of the club and a number of other friends at her home on Wilkerson Street.
 The decorations of the home were in tones of yellow and green, the flowers used were narcissus and with them a grouping of splendid palms and ferns and festoons of smilax and other graceful vines The lights were in the same yei- andy yellow shades and green candles, burning in silver and bronze candelabra.
 The game of euehre was played at six marble statuette. was won by Mrs. Loeb- man. Mrs. Amile Meyer. Mrs. Ike Levy stein and Mrs Ike Loeb, which, on the
 The second prize. an elegant piece of cloiesene. was won by Mrs. Gus Uhlfel- der.
 The guests prize, a handsome loving cup. was won by Mrs. Joe Gerson.
 A pretty feature of the occasion was a green-covered basket from which hung the end of each ribbon was attached a lovely souvenir for each guest; the guest drawing the silver horse shoe to be pre- gented the consolation prize. a lovely water-color picture. which fell to Mrs.
 A delicious three-course lunch was served at the conclusion of the game Mrs Sabers guests mot members Tna szso Amiel Selieman of Cincinnati, Sam Loebe. Kankekee; Sol Meyershoff, Phila- delphia: Sam Sabel. Tillv Marks New York: Simon Hertz, Leon Loeb, simon Gerson.. Misses Bell Reinech and Myrtle Greentree.
 The members of the Tuesday Euchre Club are: Mesdames Simon Well. Nose Sable. E. Lobman. N. Lobman. W. B. Strassburger. E. J. Meyer. Sylvian Marks,
 Ike Leyvssn ss eTsdd Edd Mayer ,S,fsder 4 MssaE sa Loeb. Leopold Loeb Ike Loeb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27
FOR STORM SUFFERERS
MONTGOMERY FUND FOR MoUNDvILLE IS $59.
Few Persons Have Subscribed for Relief of Stricken Aiabamians. Appeal from Mayor Castle
 man of Greensboro.

The Advertisers fund for the storm stricken citizens of MoundvilIe begun Monday, is $59.
 This amount does not include pledges made by two Montgomery banks, which have not yet named a specific subscrip- ton to the fund. Subscriptions to the fund have been re- ceived as follows:
 The Advertiser Company ................ .sl0 Merchants and Planters-Fariey Ma tional Bank ........... ............. :. 10 Union Bank and Trust Company .... 10 W, F. Vandiver & Co. .................... R. J. Champefs ..........s ............. Pelham T., Anderson ........ .......... Branch Powell & Co. ................ s W. W. Seidell ............................ 5 William Irving ....... .. .."-.....".... J. H. Lakin .............. .....".-........ l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

The stockholders of the Queen City Bank held their regular meeting Saturday night. They found the bank in splen- did condition. The directors for 1904 arc as follows: W. II. Weller, Lawrence Smith. NJ. M. Bush, O. R. Goldman, IL. A. Mitchell. w. P. Lay. and J. B. Mar tin. The same old officers were elected as follows: w Il. Weller President; 0. R Goldman, Nice-President; Laurence Smith. Cashier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-27

Stephen Noble of Anniston. has been in the city several days looking over the Southern Car and Foundry Company fIl = mace. with the view of purchasing it. He found the industry just as represented and it is probable that he is in connee- ton with parties from TallapcOsa. Nnu intend nurchnsinP it.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19
PARK THEATRE.

sidney Perrins tvo-art musical pot
pourri, The Bogus Prince" In the Of
fering this week at the Park theatre. II
Is given by the Policy players and is
made Up of many things. and during the
two acts audiences get an opportunity 20
decide on the merits OF some specialists
The Bogus Prince IL represented as an
individual. creates a good deal Of rut-
ter In what is represented as high colored
society. In some parts II must be ad-
mitted that the combination Is rather
amateurish. stin last evenings audience
thoroughly enjoyed several OF the fes-
tures
The story In woven around the iife OF a
eolored man. who is rich and has a wife
who Is looking for notoriety. This coupls
are known as the Johnsonr, and the va
rious things that happen occur at re-
ception given 70 show thst the Johnsons
can't be out done. This proves a mis-
take, however. az the Individual who
posessas the prince gets the best or ma"
Johnson and PA" Johnson. and their is
q wedding by which the heir OF the john
SONS is made happy.
There are a number OF choruses and
some fantastic dancing. aud for both
dancing and songs there were encores.
One OF the musical numbers which met
with the best reception was The Tally
HoS chorus. There were other songs
OF the regulation cake walk kind
Madame Flower. described as the
blonde Meiba, completely won the au-
dience by her hns singing. She de-
served the great applause given her two
songs. Many regretted that a more i'm
portant part IN the evenings perform
ance was not In her hands.
Besides the songs referred to there was
grand parade OF Jolly tokers and spe-
cialties Harry Brown is one OF the
stars OF the company He Is a crayou
artist OF the first water and he k a
sweet singer lie draws and sings at the
same time, and at both he Is equally
good. The audience was loathe TO part
with Mr.. Brown last evening.
Others on the program are Chauncey
vervalian. who plays music on many in
struments. and Black Carl. a magician,
who also plays the leading part OF Mr..
johnson. Miss Efma Nixon plays tho
part of Mrs. johnson.
Allie Brown does wire and hoop stunts.
Miss Bertha Copes II one Of tho clever
members OF the company, she playing the
part or Lucinda, the nightingale OF
Ethropiaha. and effectively leading the
final chorus.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19
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itably, smooth performance sss due.
ana ease which always mark Mr.. Win
ters portrayals. Mr.. Robert G. Turner
gave an excellent character bit a. old
Mr., Belts. an unusually hard role. and
which In less competent hands would
have been Insignificant. but the truly
nne portrayal Of which proved his ability
To make something out Of a minor role,
and II demonstrated 10 the discerning
spectator that something may be expect
ed In the way OF acting from the clever
young man besides efficiency as assistant
stage director.
Mr.. George g Fisher. popular Proyi-
dencs boy. was cheered on 20 success by
the hearty applause OF hts friends. and
Van Buren's partner. In a highly. credit
able manner. which promises 3 bright fu-
ture for the young man. Miss Maud
Love. q vivacious and pretty young
woman. had very little TO do as Sophie.
tho maid. but that little she did remark
ably well. and IL In not often that ~
seemingly inconsequentiai role is 20 nde-
ouately played
When q more prominent role 10 given
Miss Love she may confidently be az
Pected TO meet its every requirements.
without a single exception. the company
Is the .tronsest and best seen on local
was undoubtedly the beginning Of a de-
lightful season Tor Providence play goers.
In all the minute details OF stage set
tinGs, which bcspeak the careful. palms
taking stage direction. the performances
was hawless, and the handsome gowns
worn by the ladies OF the company were
provocative OF great admirn ton.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19
WESTMINSTER THEATRE.

The Kentucky Bellies is the attraction
at the Westminster theatre this week
and fairly good bill Is presented tho
musicai numbers. and especially tho
choruses by the many young ladies. OF the
company, were better than anything Of
the kind head here this season.
The Marriage Trust was the title OF
the irSt number, but little OF anything of
a plot was seen from start to finish. the
singing being the feature.
The olio opened by the Misses Alcene
and Hamilton. ecrobatic dancers. who
are az good az any in their line. Gray and
Graham. q musical comedy team, are next
on the bill and have very pleasing act.
Castor and stonacre seen In a turn, but
they appear 10 be amateurs for they are
clever enough TO do better. and no doubt,
will In time.
The Reliance Quartet are as good az
any number on the bill and are obliged 10
respond TO. a. number OF encores.
Tho last in the olio are HALEY and
Meehan, blacked-fsoed comedians. that
have a. new line or Talk and are dan
GERS Of more than ordinary ability.
\ For tho closing number Down Where
the Blue Grass Grows" is given, and In
this the we'll known Burke Brothers and
their donkey "Wise Mike" are the leading
features There are, of course. many mus-
cal selections rendered. many or them
new. and all tunefut.-
The bill. as a whole, can be called salts
factory, and will be given every afternoon
and evening during the week.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19
RHODE ISLAND KENNEL CLUB
DOG SHOW
April 10, 10. 90 MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY,
! N F A NJ RY HAL l.,
INFANTRY
CHOSE
OFFICERS

Elections were held by and r com
panies, First Light infantry, last even
ing as follows:
Company D-Captsin, John A. Gam
mons; first lieutenant. Henry ID. knight;
second lieutenant l.. Maitland Minsher:
first sergeant. Fred S. Comstock; quar-
termaster sergeant. u. s. ID. Martin /;
commisssry sergeant. Robert Bonner. All
OF those named were reelected with the
exception OF Sergt Bonner who was pro-
noted from private 20 MI an original
vacancy.
Company E-Captain. Walter j. Com
stock; first lieutenant, Walter J. Lewis. T.
second lieutenant. Samuel A. Rowland !.
ensign, Byron X. Daggett; first sergeant.
Charles n. Leonard Jr.; ouartermaster
sergeant, James Dickerson. In both
companies the sergeant and corporal
were, with few exceptions. reelected.
Following the elections the two COM
mands partook OF a beefsteak supper in
the new quarters OF Company Il, formerly
the reRimental club room.
Capt. Gamrons was toastmaEter and
called upon Col. Harold J. Gross, Capt.
Comstock. Private Sheehan of Company
d, Private ID. u. Conroy OF Company r.,
Capt. r.. Tudor Gross. the adtutant u
the regiment: Lieut.. Lowis Of Company
r. Judge Advocate Hayes. Lieut. Fan
ming and Chaplain Whillemsne
loving cup was given BY the drill
squad OF Company ID 10 the three COM
missioned officers Of that command as an
expression OF appreciation OF the assist
ance given to the squad. which won the
adjutant's medal
The cup is a copper stein and IL suit
ably engraved.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19
EMPIRE THEATRE.

An audience fair In size but fully an.
preciative In character witnessed the btx
scenic production Of Queen OF the High
way and rs n hrst nishter. IN this city
at least was a pronounced success. Il Is
certainly one Of the best performances
given under tho auspices Of the James
II. Wallick Amusement company and was
written by and n staged under the d.
rection OF Charles A. Taylor. II pre-
sents q picturesque view OF Western life
In -FOUR acts and seven scenes. thrar1ins
and realistic and combining the kcenest
attention to the climax and final drop
of the curtain.
Briefly told as \ synopsis the first act
opens with the post station at Laughing
Hollow where the stage road ends and
the daring pony express rider takes Cn-
Gle Sans mall with government dis
patches and gailops away over rough
trails towards the setting sun. sixteen
years, supposedly before the opening Of
the play. Belle Dare, circuc rider and
who Afterwards figures as Belle Diamond.
tho Bandit Queen deserted her husba nd
and child to elope with Mat Rawley, who
claimed TO ee mining expert, but who r.
really the leader OF q band OF thieves IN
Colorado. Rawley mskes her his partner
In robbins the mails and this is evidenced
in the first act at the post sta ton where
Bellies deserted daughter now grown to
womsnhood I'm living
The relationship betwe~n mother and
daughter Is unknown to eanh other and
each falls In love with Bob Sherwood.
daring pony express rider, who has To-
Gated a gold mine and who. believing
Rawley hts friend, confdee In him. But
the confidence was misplaced for Rawley
IA the leader Of a band OF robbers plots
Sherwood's death and no hires an Indian
to lay I'm wait for the rider. lie shoots
Sherwood and throws his body over a
cliff. The second act shows the interior
OF the stable where the r1deriess pony
has arrived. bringing proof OF tho tras-
edy, Sherwood had valiantly fought for
his life In Echo Canyon and Rainbow.
an Indian girl, trusting 20 the instinct
OF the pony. IL guided to the spot, where
the hero, surrounded by wolves n cling
ing To narrow ledge. fishting for his
hfe. ny the aid OF her lariat she draws
him up 20 safety.
produces the Interior OF the Wild Horss
tavern and Bob's return; the interior OF
Belle Diamonds lodge on Lookout Noun
tain: the RENDEZVOUS OF the hiRhwaymen:
plans for the holdup: the torture Of Jess
and the burning OF Manatoba- In the
fourth act there are two scenes. the
camp Of the stoux and fight between
Rainbrw and Jess: Hollis Kitchen. IN
the valley OF giant redwoods. tho hcldup
and a double tragedy
The ritie role r. sbiy PORTRAYED by Char
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-04-19

Foster Heels and Soles are for sale In
Providence by John the Shoeman. 800. 3o5
Westminster Street; s. G. BaiIou Co..
143-t45 Weybosset Street; a. J. sarborn's
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~ Pine Street.