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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
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Mir. Edward May entertained number of his friends beautifully on Friday even ing when he celebrated the fifteenth an- niversary of his birthday by giving a delightful dancing party. Four apart nents of the handsome home of Mr. and Mrs. Duncan May on Sayre Street were thrown together for the occasion and elaborately adorned in cut flowers and Southern smilax. The reception hall was in yellow and a tasteful arrange ment of jonquils was used. The fruit punch was served in this apartment from a table exquisite in yellow and green.
 The double parlors were arranged for dancing and violet was the color of the artistic decorations Masses of vioiets were banked on the mantels and violet ribbon with ropes of smiiax completed the pretty effect.
 In the dining room white narcissus were used in lavish placing with pink ribbons and lights. The table was spread with pink embroidered pieces and lighted with pink shaded candles in silver can delabra. A band of music was stationed in the second parlor and the german was led by Mir. Penrsose Short with Miss Clara Ellen Forbes.
 The cutting of the bithday cake for the ring, thimhle, button and dime was I feature or the evening. The ring to show who will be married first the thimble who will be an old maid, the button who will be an old bachelor and the dime to whom wealth will come. Pretty souvenirs of the evening were cards on which was written in gold let-
 tering "To all my friends hearty greet ing on this my fifteenth birthday. Ed ward May
 The guests were: Misses Helen Steiner,
 Rosalie Sayre. Clara Ellen Forbes.
 Mary Ashley. Annie Sykes, Flora Stake
 ly, Bessie Lee Clarke. Florence Norwood,
 Georgia Richardson, Lila Bess OlIn,
 Fletcher Pearson. Minnie Miller, Belle
 Anderson, Mae Johnson. Annie Chandler, Lila Allen, Jessie Ware. Floy Smith. Nonie Hobbie, Bessie Miles, Loula Mo-
 Queen, Clara E. Clapp, Emma Loula
 Thomas, Annie Solomon, Mary Ellen
 Harris Ruby Kirkpatrick, Wilhelmina l Cardinal. Pauline Townsend: Messrs
 Beale Travis, Virgil Chandler. Louis Las | setter. Edward Graham, John Alexander, Howard Tatum. Julius Pearson, Lester Smith, Robert Ashley, Troy Watts, | Albert Ashley, Garslde Harris, Brock Taber. Wiley Jones' Herbert Dent, Aims ley Cardinal. Sam Dreyfus, Penrose Stout, Sam Elsberry. Bernard Sykes, Stanley Solomon, James Forbes, Wyly Johnson, Clyde Howard, George Miles, Richard Thornton, J. A. Cain and Syd- ney Marcus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

An evening of music, songs and recita- tions in the auditorium of Adams Street Baptist Church. under the auspices of the Ladies' Aid Society. Tuesday, March 8. at 8 D. m., Tickets 25 cents.
 Program embraces violin solo, Dr. J. w. stuckey. Piano solo, Miss Katie Grif- filth; cornet solo. MT. D. ". w. Fuller; recitations. original poems, Mrs. J. l. Mo- Kinney, Miss Alberta Barnett, Mrs. J. ID. Cody. Songs, "A Song of May" Denza). Miss Annie Roney; ''The Holy City" MT. Junius Pierce; At the Making of the Hay" Miss Clisby; Slave Song" Miss Eleanor Weems; Sunset" Mrs. R. M. Daugherty; Summer Rain" MT. Hugh Stuart: Burst Ye Apple Buds" Mrs. R. A. Chapman. Accompanist, Mrs. J. D. Carter. AdV'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

direction one day and stopped to laugh at the novel sign, then entered and asked for an explanation.
 Certainly replied the host. Hi tell hit hevery hour of the day and night. once ad a hoyster given me as was the curiousest hoyster a-goin'. an hits Gods truth, sir. that hoyster used to whistle as good as hever you 'eard.'
 The Yankee looked at the publican with a queer smile in his eye and said:
 T don't see anything remarkable in that oyster. We have one kind of oyster. and there's not one of that family that don't whistle. Born so. you know You must have imported your fellow from the States I know a tavernkeeper in Maine. town of Saco-you may have heard of it-no7 Well, that man had an oyster, a regular saddle rocker don't you understand-and there wasn A Hy anywheres about that tavern. He used to put the oyster on a table by the window and flies went for him cause he smelt salt and he gobbled them. He used to get down from the table"-
 "Get downT' questioned the publican with Yes" continued the Yankee "got down by a string and followed his master all around inc house and the tavernkeeper wouldn [ give that oyster his dinner till he whistled Hail Columbia all through. He often sang ali public concerts. All they had to do was to tickle his back with feather and nc sing anything"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Bankruptcy Petition Filed

A petition in voluntary bankruptcy was filed yesterday In the United States Court by D. A. Thompson trading as the Mont gomery Marble Works.
 The schedule shows the liabilities to he about 5000 and the assets about g. 500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

The J. E. B. Stuart Chapter. Children of the Confederacy, will give an egg and ground pea hunt at 526 South Lawrence street, at o'clock next Saturday after noon, March 12th. Admission 10c.
 Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notice-Y. ". 0. A.

There will he an open meeting of the Young women's Christian Association in the parlors of the Y. M. c. A. on Tues day afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 All friends of the association are cor dially invited to be present.
 Mrs. J. Walter Black, President. Mrs. Henry Booth, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
IF~ oRTANT NOTICES. Notice-Cradle of Confectionery Chap

ter, U. ID. Q.
 The following ladies, composing the Executive Committee which was ap- pointed at the last meeting of the Cradle of the Confectionery Chapter, are requesl- cd 10 meet at the residence of Mrs. C. A. Lsnier Monday afternoon at o'eloeA. Mrs. J. D. Beale. Mrs. Ella IT. BroSk'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

were Mrs. II. A. Edwards of New York. who is visiting her daughter. Miss Char lotte Edwards, who is a pupil of the Calhoun Chamberlain school, and Mrs. Leslie of Benton, who is spending a few days with her daughter, Miss Hattie Les lie, also pupil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notice-L. Al. to O. R. c.

The regular meeting of Palm Division, Ladies Auxiliary to the Order of Rail- way Conductors, will be held tomorrow afternoon tMonday), in the K. of P. Hall at 2:30 o'clock.
 Mrs. J. c. Wilcox, President. Mrs. C. E. Faulkenburg, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notice-Y. M. c. A. Auxiliary.

The regular meeting of the Y. M. c. A Auxiliary will he held Tuesday morn- ing at Il o'clock in the parlors of the Y. M. c. A.
 pr. Rice will address the meeting.
 Mrs. w T. Kendrick, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notice-Woman,s Missionary Society

The Womans Foreign Missionary So- ciety of Court Street NJ. E. Church will meet Monday at S:3O D. m. The election of officers will take place and good att tendance is requested.
 Mrs w. w. Brame. President. Mrs. P. D. De Jarnett, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Caddie Seidel and Mrs. Murray, Sr., the latter will visit Mrs. Charles Spann a few days. Mrs. W. Brewer spent Friday and Saturday in Montgomery.-Hayn Citizen Examiner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
AN EDITOR 4s YEARS.
Enviable Distinction of Hon. Isaac
 Grant of Clarke.

Grant of Clarke.
 Files of the Clarke County Journal and its successor the Clarke County Demo- crat, from 1880 to 1904 have been received in the Department of Archives and 1f;,- tory.
 These complete files cover period ot fl years. They were contributed by Hon. Isaac Grant, the papers veteran editor. Mr. Grant founded the paper in 1856 and he has since that time been its editor MT. Grant is in point of continuous ser vice. the oldest newspaper writer in Ala bama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Intellectual nrstars

There stil exists an old tavern in London with a swinging sign above the entrance upon whose surface Is painted an oyster and the legend "The Whistling Oyster" One of our inquisitlve, sharp Yankees strOlled in that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notice-G. I. Al. to B. of L E

The J. I. Mckinney Division of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will meet Thursday afternoon at ? o'clock in the B. of l.. F. Hall
 Mrs. Richard Morgan, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
The Mark of Diamonds

The ownership of diamonds stamps you as successful--the other kind of people do not wear them. Look your suc- cess and you make 1t easier 3o win further success. Dia- snonds increase self-rsspect, which is the first essential in securing the respect and admiration of others.
 Thousands might wear di- amends who have never thought 1t possible to own them. Write for our Diamond Book and see how easy we make the buying.
 We shall be pleased to
 send you also our large
 IO2-page illustrated cata-
 logue of jewellers wares.
 With 1t you buy as safe
 ly and economically as in
 person. Unless you are
 satisfied, the goods are
 ours without a question:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Nntica-D. A. B.

The regular monthly meeting of the Pe, ter Forney Chapter D. A. R. will De held on Wednesday afternoon at O CLOCK at inc home of Mrs. D. F. Lowe, 325 Sayre street. All members who have not paid their dues are requested to bring or send them to this meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
PERSONAL TIMES.

The Confederate Crosses that were to have been delivered by the Sophie Bibb Chapter, U. D. C., on January 18th, have not yet arrived. There is such de- mand for them that the manufacturer can not keep up with his orders. The chapter hopes to have them at an early day and they will be delivered to inc veterans at the very earliest possible mo- ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Notiee-White House Association

Notice-White House Association. The regular monthly meeting of the White House Association will be held on Tuesday afternoon, March Sth, at S'SO o'clock, at the home of Mrs Alfred Bethea, T46 South Perry street. By order of the Regent.
 Mrs. J. D. Beale. Mrs. Alfred Bethea, Recording Secre- tary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

 gomery this week.-The Wetumpka Her aid.
 Miss Bessie Montgomery left Tuesday for Montgomery to visit her aunt, Mrs. l.. A. Avera, South Lawrence street. Dr. and Mrs H. S. Persons and little girl of Montgomery, and Mrs Dunston of Auburn are visiting Professor and Mrs. A. A Persons at the University.-Tusca- loosa Times-Gazette.
 Mrs. Leslie Smith has returned from New Orleans, where she has been visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Files Crenshaw. Miss Annie Smith, who went with her, remained in New Orleans. Mrs. Smith is for the present with her sister, Mrs. H. M Hobbie.
 Miss Greil, of Montgomery, who has been the guest of Miss Claire Pollock, is at present visiting Miss Daisy Forcheimer at her home on Church street. Miss Greil is a charming young woman, and is the recipient of much attentlon.-Mobile Her aid.
 Mrs. Walter Beasley has returned to Montgomery, after visiting ner parents, MT. and Mrs. A. I. Dexter. MT. and Mrs. Syd Smith have returned from a visit to Mrs. Richardson in Montgomery. The Birmingham News
 W. G. Yelverton and Mrs. C. c. Byrd of Montgomery, are in the city attend ing the bedside of their mother. Mrs Crawford Yelverton, who we regret to state is critically i'll with pneumonia Ozark Southern Star.
 Mrs A. L. Bennett, formerly Miss Belle Bartlett of Montgomery. has been the guest of friends here for several days, but returned yesterday to her home at Faunsdale.
 All who are interested in the history of Alabama are invited to attend MT. Owens lecture tomorrow (Monday) at o'clock at the Girls High School.
 Dr. and Mrs IT. -J. Persons have re- turned from Tuscaloosa, and his friends will be glad to learn that he has entire ly recovered from his recent illness.
 Miss Lizzie Dixon. who has been vi5- iting friends in Montgomery for the past week, returned to her home in Birmins- ham Saturday morning
 The members of the No Name Club VIII be entertained on Wednesday morning, March g, by Mrs James Andrew, at lOd Moulton street.
 Among the visitors to Montgomery Monday were Alr Geo. D. Gordon, MISS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Mrs. William Putnam Red of Birming- ham is visiting her parents, Judge and Mrs. J. B. Gaston at their home on Dex- ter avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Mrs. J. H. Jackson. Mrs. s. Hertz, Ms. Blakey, Mrs. J. R. Wing, Mrs. Harrs Gunter, Mrs. Baldwin, Mrs. M. T.. Watt' Mrs. J. c. Calhoun, Mrs. Vincent El- more, Mrs. R. M. Collins and Mrs C. A. Lanier.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Misses Lola and Margaret Gamble went down to Montgomery Wednesday where they are the interesting guests of Mrs. R. T. Goodwin. pr. and Mrs. w. A. Hud- uleston went down to Montgomery on Monday Miss Annie Freeman is vislt- ing in Montgomery this week. Mir T. J. Rogers spent Tuesday in Montgomery. Miss Jessie Welch, one of our most pop ular young ladies, is visiting in Mon-- gomery this week.-The Wetumpka Her aid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Mir and Mrs. J. H. White and their little daughter, Frances of Uniontown, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. Victor II. Hanson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Miss Patti Rosa Cobb of Selma. who has been visiting Mrs. J. C. Wilcox on Clay street. will return to her home to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

The Montgomery Steam Laundry has the reputation of turning out fine best collar, cuff and shirt work in the city. Phone TAO for a wagon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

-MrS. K. A. CunlnHSHdIn anu MISS NlOtd Schmitt of Birmingham are visiting the Misses Carroll on North Hull street.
 Miss Salie Bowers of Montgomery. is the guest of Miss Marian Johnson this week.-Dadeville Spot Cash.
 MT. and Mrs. W. B. Flowers of Mont, gomery visited relatives here this week. -Greenville Living Truth.
 Miss Eleanor Offutt is visiting in Val dosta. Ga, the guest of her friend Miss Emma Mae Terrell.
 Mrs. Joseph Hodgson left to-day for visit to her old home, Electromagnetic bile Daily Herald.
 Miss Hattie Smith has returned nome after spending several weeks i'll Benton ard Lowndesboro.
 Miss Leonore Davis has returned rom a visit to relatives in Nashville Iehh'' and Birmingham.
 Miss Elizabeth Moseley of Union Springs is visiting her cousin MISS No- nie Hobbie.
 The Tintagil will meet with Miss Fdh- nie Mathews Monday afternoon at o'clock.
 Miss Gussie Hawkins is visiting friends in Montgomery Conecuh Rec ord.
 Mir Robert W. owen has gone to Gem eva on a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Miss Henrietta Chamberlain entertained at dinner last evening in celebration of her birthday when the table decorations were narclssus and among the guests
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Serve Ice Cream

When you entertain, or when com pan7 drops in. The kind we make is simply delicious. It is made of the richest Jersey Cream, favored with choicest selected fresh fruit, purs fruit juices or vanilla bean, and it is strictly pure and wholesome. we make over score of havors and combinations, special designs and ezablems for every occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
The Right Man.

Charlotte (N. CD Observer
 Representative Webb, of this District, made a happy hit in securing that letter from MT. Cleveland, and in his speech which accompanied the reading of it in the House yesterday. Congratulations to of Cleveland, in which is the town of Grover, and was the very man to take ID the eudgel in this case. He did 1t ef- fectively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Mrs. R. A. Cunningham and Miss viol Schmitt of Birmingham are visiting tn Misses Carroll on North Hull street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

The latest styles in Vehicles! Prices to suit all purses.
 BoWDOIN CARRIAGE WORKS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06
Silk Shirt Waist Suits

of lap Silk in white or black, Taffets Silk in black, blue, brown and shaded effects. Each one perfect work oi tailoring art and beauty, specially priced for Monday and %0C S0
 Tuesday at at.............. Y@@~O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

MT. Robert W. owen has gone to Ge eva on a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-06

Miss Salie Bowers of Montgomery. is the guest of Miss Marian Johnson this week.-Dadeville Spot Cash.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
INDEPENDENT COMPANY
LACKS STRONG, SUPPORT
Tobacco Company Persistent Says
Death knell Is Sounding

LEXINGTON, KY. Oct. 80 In a
signed statement w. 3. Hawkins. pres
ident of the Burfey Tobacco Growers
company, hays that the death kneil
of the company is now ringing. The
plans of the company, which was con-
ceived to fight the tobacco trust. so
called, were gigantic in scope.
Growers throughout the Burley dis
trict were asked to place their crops
with the company which had secured
backing in Louisville warehousing COM
panies to the extend of sS,000,000.
The tobacco was to be stored and
sold at prices which the demand caused
by the corner should create. Hawkins
says that hackers of the company have
demanded by Nov. s sufficient show
ing of crops contracted for to warrant
financial support. He says apathy of
growers makes this impossible, only a
minor per cent of the output of the
district having been pledged.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
THROW INKSTANDS
AT VICE PRESIDENT
Spanish Deputies Attempt Violence on
Presiding Officers

MADRID, Oct. go Prolonged and
tumultous scenes have occurred in the
chamber of deputies during the course
of debate on proposals for the prose-
eution of certain deputies When the
discussion was resumed Saturday the
disorders consequent upon the opposi-
tion's obstructive tactics compelled a
suspension of the sitting and the ap-
pointment of a secret committee &c
give judgment concerning insults ex-
changed during the debate.
The sitting was subsequently re-
sumed. The opposition repeatedly de-
manded roll calls on votes and the pro-
ceedings were heated and disorderly
The president, being threatened with
personal violence, had to be protected
by the clerks and attendants. The
crucifix behind the presidents chair was
overturned by blows of sticks, all the
writing material on adjacent desks was
swept to the floor and inkstands were
flung at the vice president.
Premier Kaura was present in the
ministerial bench from O'Clock in the
evening, declaring he would not leave
until the sitting adjourned, which did
not occur until late this evening.
1t is reported that Premier Kaura
will suspend the sittings and ask the
chamber for a vote of confidence.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
PARKER ON STUMP
Begins Speaking Tour of the
East Today

ESoPUS, N. Y. Oct. S0.-Judge Al
ton B. Parker win start for New York
at noon tomorrow to begin his speaking
campaign. He spens quiet Sunday.
He attended church services at King
sto1, s5eal,lp l. i George F. Par
ker, chairman of the literary bureau OF
the Democratic national committee,
who has been a guest at Rosemount
since Friday night. and who will go to
New York with sthe judge tomorrow.
The candidate has practically CONF
pleted the preparation of the speeches
he will make this week.
J. Howard Morse, of Hartford, Conn.
candidate for congress, visited Judge
Parker today to arrange; the details OF
the Connecticut meeting on Thursday
night.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
GRAIN SINKS IN SLIP
Elevator CoIlapses With &c.,
600 Bushels of Barley

BUFFALO, N. z, Oct. SG.-F'ron
some cause which cannot be definitely
explained the Ontario elevator col
1apsed today and sank into the waters
of the Evans slip.
The elevator contained about 100000
bushels of barley, large portion of
which lies at the bottom of the slip.
The loss on the grain and the building
is estimated at $3.50, 600. Charles Bar
tholomy. sixty two years old the ele-
vator superintendent, was seriously in
jured.
The Ontario was built fifteen years
ago and had been in active operation
all of this season. Various reasons
have been given as to the cause of the
collapse, but as nearly as could be
learned, it had its origin in the weak
ening of the foundations about the
dock.
1t is known that the land about the
elevator contains large deposits of
quicksand, and it is considered proba-
BILE that the accident was due to a
settling of the earth on the dock side,
caused by the action of the water on
bed of this quicksand.
The slip has been deepened during
the last two years, and this also may
have weakened the dock foundations.
1t was reported that an explosion pre-
ceded the collapse, but this could not
be confirmed. Supt. Bartholsrny was
taken out Of the wreck unconscious.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
Squadron IS Reported to Have Mis-
taken It's Own Scouts for Japanese
and Despite Desperate Signaling
Fired on Everything in Sight---Com-
mander of One Torpedo Boat Adds
to Mess by Returning the Fire
With Machine Gums

third attack Port reported begun
sroEeless
expodsd the fire to the 0vn t ana regng al
taken by the Japanese In the vicinity Of the
Shakhe there developments of
SCENTS ANOTHER BLUNDER
Special The
LONDON, Oct 5o-The Daily Express correspondent at
u learn on hiar authority that the Russian ministry Of
torpedo boats which supposed be japanese
Of the front Of the bat
torpedo performing scouting duty
the squadron when two Of them appeared near transport
which was in front Of a batteshp
Tne torpedo boat naneuverng quickly crossed the bow
Of the second torpedo boat, he
fired thought attacked by Japanese and replied
with quick firing guns
The torpedo boat was first TO discover the mis-
n getting Of range of fire.
SAW TRAwLERs TAKING EXPLOSIVES
PARIS 51The Petit Journals Lorent correspond
sThe captain OF Danish schooner arrived
to put in at an English port owing to stress Of weather
tavlers taking japanese and explosives aboard
0ps'A QUEENS WORK FOR PEACE
Oct he Associated Press 9sfng
Christian Denmark who declared that should Anglo
dovvager empress promised king
her efforts to prevent conflict is stated that
ger empress quen during the week
DEsTRoYERs PASS GIBRALTAR
GIBRALTAR Oct. so--Four Russian torpedo boat de-
sroyers passed bound this fore
shadosved by British torpedo boat The British Med
has been signaed twenty miles distant
The British reobzation nnaneuvers at Gibraltar were
entertained Of further complications with
'oss'' THIRD ATTACK ON FORTRESS
Oct. 50, $50 naThe third general attack on
authority Japanese shells set fire the only
s11lokeless powder magazine in Port Arthur.
Portions Of the town caught fire. the eoniagraton con-
Continued on Third PAGE
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-31
SHIPS DEATH TRAPS
Naval Officers Find Defect in
New BattIeships

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. Oct. So
Naval officers have succeeded for many
months in keeping secret a peculiar
structural feature of the new battle
ship Ohio. which. in the opinions of
themselves as well as others. is moth
ing else than a glaring defect of a ma
ture so serious that as one officer ex-
pressed it. amounts to an invitation to
an enemy to do the vessel enormous
damage in action.
The defect consists of emitting to
put armor plate around the after end
OF the superstructure within which are
mounted ten six-inch rapid fire guns.
This omission. it is held. makes the
big war vessel dangerously vulnerable
in vital part to hostile shots coming
from either quarter.
Furthermore. shells entering this
place might do great damage to the
engine room. the hatch of which is well
:ft inside the casemate, and the shell
bursting inside the casemate arnor
would probably send fragments into the
engine room.
The fault does not lie either with the
builders or the naval constructors de-
tailed to supervise the work. The Ohio
was built strictly according to the
plans and specifications which We're
made in the navy department in Wash
ington under the direction and scrutiny
of the board of construction.
The Ohio is not the only one of the
nav battieships with this fault. Her
two sister ships. the Maine and the
Missouri. as well as the Wisconsin,
Alabama and Illinois, have this oniis-
zion.