davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

sI ' 4 . terday. MT. A1len's guests numbered forty and the gathering was delight full.
 Hon, John Chisholm, clerk of the Probate Court, went to Marion Junc- tion last night to be with his daugh- ter Kate Khisholm. who Is very ill MT. Chisholm's many friends in Sel- ma wish an early recovery for his child.
 Mrs. H. H. Stewart Jr. and son, Mas ter George Stewart. have returned from Montgomery where they were guests of Mrs. Stewards sister, Mrs. Robert Blakey.
 Col. F. M. Abbott will spend tomor- row with his family at their country home near West Point, Miss.
 Mrs. Kate Lilienthal and Miss Fran ces Lilienthal will leave on Monday for waynesville. N. c.
 Mrs. J. E. Broadstreet has returned home after an extended our of Eu- rope.
 O. F. Chi,ders has returned from the country much improved in health.
 Hon. M. J. Meyer will leave next Wednesday for Pennsylvania.
 Miss Mary B. Howard will leave next Thursday for New York
 Dr. Samuel A. Gordon of Collirene was in town today.
 
 Miss Matte Jones left yesterday for Lithia Springs, Ga.
 Saturday last day you can ret dis- count on shoes.
 Dullock q Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
Burglars Enter Vacant House.

It has been reported to the police that burglars last night entered the house at the south west corner of North and Maybry street. formerly oc- cupied by Professor Reid of the Knox Academy and now vacant. Entrance was effected through a rear window the burglars searched the entire house. But ii has not been ascertained what was taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
HE HAD NO NAME.
Negro Arraigned in Court as MRat
 btt.S

Negro Arraigned in Court as "rRab-
 bit."
 A negro wearing no more ambitious title or name than Rabbit" was ar- 'raigned yesterday before United States Commissioner Fillmore upon the charge of retail liquor dealing.
 The prisoner for years had been known ti his acauaintances by no other name than Rabbit" After deligent en- quiry the Commissioner learned that the prisoner had once gone under the name of Tom Holloway and as Hollo- way alias Rabbit" the case was doc keted against him. He waived examin- ation and was placed under a $20o bond which he made.
 Stewart Wilson a we'll known negro character of Boguehome was also be- fore Commissioner Elmore upon the same charge. He. too. waived examin- ation and made the usual bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
Alabama at Departments.

Washington. July 30.-(Speciai.)-- William P. Jones has been appointed County.
 Henry Tutwiler has been appointed regular and Sam Martin substitute ru- raI free delivery carrier. at Marion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
YOUNG MAN TAKES MORPHINE.

Despondency and Bad Health Cause
 Longing for Death.
 Ozark, July 30.-(Special )-The twenty-year-old son of Newt Bird, who lives three miles west of the city, at tempted suicide yesterday by taking thirty grains of morphine. The act was discovered in time to apply reme- dies and 1t Is thought he will recover. Dependency and bad health are given out as the cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
FOR RENT.

Residence No. 414 South Perry St Apply to
 Adv. A. M. BALDWIN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Sheriff F. M. Blackwell. NJ. o. Walk CT, Tate Mason and Henry King have returned from St. Louis where they took in the great fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Hugh Nelson. a prominent attorney of Montgomery. Is the guest of his par ents, Col and Mrs. W. R. Nelson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
Local and Personal.

G. Harry Peacock has returned home after a few days visit to Atlantic Beach. Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
Death of Miss M. Weaver.

News is received today that Miss M. Weaver of Vine Hill died in Vine Hill this morning. Miss Weaver who was at an advanced age was an aunt of Wilkes L. Weaver. prominent cit izen of Vine Hill, and made her home wi'i' her nephew.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
Po.tma,t.r. Grapted Leave.

Washington, July 3O.-Postamster General Payne has issued an order per hitting ten days leave of absence to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Harry L. Cooper left last night for Asheville. N. C., where he will spend several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Ben F. Noble of Montgomery was registered at the Hotel Albert today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

High grade haif-tones and zinc etch- ings for all commercial printing pur- poses. The Advertiser Engraving Co.,. Advertiser Bldg. Phone se7. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

D. P. O'Flinn will leave tomorrow for Meridian where he will spend few days with relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Mrs F. M. Donner and her daughter, Miss Annie Ruth Campbell. are visit ing relative in KirK-s Grove.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

W. E. Allen was host at a delightful dinner given at the Rixie place yes-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Saturday last day you can get ois- count on shoes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

terday. MT. Aliens guests numbered forty and the gathering was delight full.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31
RACKET STOR 05 Dexter Avenue Telephons A6 5
 AGErCx 45{
Remnants--Embr0ideries
 Sea Island--B1eaChinQz

Four items upon which money will be saved Mondays Four prices that will craw the crowds this way. It 1T room making time here and while are directing paf tcuar attention just to speciaI lines wisito ~ partments &s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-31

Miss Hattie Jones left yesterday fol Lithia Springs. Ga.
Evening star., 1904-03-24

Over one hundred members of Rising Sun
Lodge, No 1865, G. U. o. of o. F., rendered
a reception at $50 o'clock last evening to
the executive committee of District Grand
Lodge. No 90 at Odd Fellows Hall, 1905 M
street northwest The occasion was the an
nua, official visit of the committee. G. II.
Over, M V. p. presided, and f. E. Kicks,
p NJ F. acted as master of ceremonies. The
District grand officers were met at the
door and escorted in by w. c. Martin, p. d.
c. M, and A. S. Howard, Nj. V. p. After
the ceremonies incident to official receptions
were concluded, the members of the eXecu-
tive committee were introduced by Past
District Grand Master Martin The address
OF welcome was made by Rev. Z. e. Kicks,
to which District Grand Master L. w. West
responded on behalf of the executive COM
mittee Short addresses were made by
District Grand Secretary ]. III. Coleman,
District Grand Treasurer George A. Cartier
and District Grand Director James l.. Tur-
ner at the conclusion of which s. IL. Bond.
L. n. F., responded on behalf of the lodge.
Among the members of the other lodges of
the order who were present and made brief
remarks were A. White, j. w. Walker, A.
NJ Booker, w. HI. Lee, c. b. Walker, G. w.
Mckenzie and j. T.. Cole. BY reason of
Illness, George r. Watkins, deputy ID. G.
M, was unable to be present. At the con-
clusion of the addresses the lodge adjourn
ed, and the grand officers, visitors and the
members of the lodge repaired to the BAN
ouet hail, where they enjoyed collation..
Evening star., 1904-03-24
GYMNASTIC EXERCISES.
Boys of Friends Select School Give an
Exhibition.

The boys of the intermediate and primary
classes OF the Friends Select School engag-
ed yesterday afternoon in gymnastic exer-
cises before many of their relatives and
friends. as we'll as the older athletes of the
school. The exhibition took place in the
school gymnasium at 1911 | street north
west. Fully sixty lads between the ages of
seven and fourteen participated Miss Annie
r. Hughes. the instructor. had imm ediate
charge, and Mr.. and Mrs. Sidwell the prin-
cipals of the school, received the guests
On the program were marches, wand
drills, dumb-bell swinging, running high
jump. broad jump springboard jump pole
climbing, parallel bar exercise. games of
circle ball, wrestling, tug of war and a relay
race. Grace and the evidences of skilful
training marked all of the events Among
those who carried off honors were Masters
John Legg, Wilbur Nash and ]. Preston.
Orrin De Witt. grandson of Colonel o. G..
Staples. won popular favor by doing many
little stunts that might have unnerved
older lads. Miss Hughes gave a pleasing
exhibition of club swinging to a musical
accompaniment, demonstrating her mastery
OF the art
Principal Sidweil has secured for the Older
boys of the school a new athletic field on
the square between L and V and 18th and
18th streets The students are delighted
with this prospect of place where they
may practice with more ease. The field Is
being fenced in now and will be ready fol
use in few days. IL is understood.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
ANOTHER DAILY SERIAL.
1.-THE Sorceress of the Strand" Will Be-
gin Next Saturday.

The Star has secured the serial rights to
soThe Sorceress of the Strand" and the
opening chapters will appear in the Satur-
day Star this week.
1.-The Sorceress of the Strand Is one of
the most fascinating stories of late years.
1t is the joint work of L. T. Meade and
Robert Eustace, two of the best and most
popular of the younger set of English writ
ers of fiction.
The story is novel in plot. In a series Of
tales it tells of the adventures, crimes and
Vaccinations of Mime. Sara, the most won-
derful woman in London" Nine. Sara Is
a professional beautifer, possessed of some
Wonderful secrets which help her business.
She makes women beautiful and by so do
Ing secures an entry into exclusive English
society, which she uses to plan some of the
most startling crimes ever heard of. She
is one of the most dangerous criminals that
ever infested society, and the stories of her
crimes are fascinating beyond description.
Opposed to Nine. Sara are Dixon Druce,
a young Englishman, and Eric Vandeleur,
London police surgeon. Vandeleur pre-
vents many of her crimes, but she escapes
the nets he sets for her. The final story, in
which Mime. Sara at last meets her match,
rounds the cleverest series of stories that
has ever been printed in a newspaper
There are six of the stories each In four
installments. They are: Mime. Sara in
which the principal characters are cleverly
introduced; The Blood Red Cross" in
which Nine. Sara plays for a magnificent
pearl necklace; The Face of the Abbot -
a tale of old Portugal and a mysterious
specter; The Talk of the Town. a story
of the mysterious attempts on the life of a
brilliant young scientist; THE Bloodstone -
the story of the attempted theft of a valu-
able and historic jewel, and THE Teeth of the
Wolf the story Of how Nine. Sara met
her match.
THE Sorceress of the Strand will ap-
pear as a daily serial In The Evening Star
Evening star., 1904-03-24

cinct Detective Grant. who found him spend
ing money freely in purchasing articles of
clothing and jewelry. When escorted to
the station house a razor was found in his
possession. charge of carrying a con-
cealed weapon was lodged against him, and
it was not until later that it was found
that he had robbed his father.
The father appeared in court and told
Judge Kimball that his son had cut the
pocket out of his trousers in order to get
the money. The boy had told him that a
relative advised him to take the money.
When questioned about the theft Howard
admitted that he tool. the money, and said
that he was persuaded to do SO by a rela-
tive. The boy admitted he had stolen $2J
from his father on another occasion. The
court decided that the reform school was
the proper place for the youth, and direct
ed that he be sent to that institution, where
he will remain until he is twenty-one years
of age, unless sooner discharged.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
PROMINENT EAGLES ON WING.
Representatives Sullivan and Sulzer
Talk Fraternity and Politics.

Representatives Timothy D. Sullivan and
William Sulzer of New York were in Rich
mond last night, returning to Washington
today. They went to the old dominion cap
ital to attend exercises of the Richmond
Aerie Of the Fraternal Order of Eagles
Representative Sullivan is the national
leader of this order, with the title of grand
worthy president. The two representatives
were accompanied to Richmond by the cele-
brated Tammany orator, State Senator
Thomas F. Grady. Senator Grady is presi-
dent and Representative Sulzer vice presi-
dent of the New York aerie of Eagles The
celebration at Richmond was in charge of
Dixie Aerie.
On their arrival at Richmond the visitors
We're escorted to Murphy's Hotel, where
luncheon was served. and then the march
to the Bijou Theater was begun. AT the
Bijou the visitors witnessed the perform
ance of 1.-THE Ameer." Upon its conclusion
they returned to the hotel, where the ban
Quet started at 6 o'clock. The toasts of
the occasion Were as follows:
1.-The United States" Representative Sui
ger; "The Fraternal Order of Eagles"
State Senator Thomas E. Grady of New
York; Virginia, the Grand Old Common
wealth, Mother of States and Statesmen"
Governor A. j. Montague; Richmond City,
the home of Dixie Aerie.'' Richard NJ.
Taylor, mayor of the city; THE Press, Like
the American Eagle, the Older 1t Grows the
Louder 1t Screams and the Higher 1t
iiSSs <allItu d. w OuT w OItleu,
God Bless Them; the Union of the States
and the Union of the Sexes, the One Marks
the Beginning of Mans Independence, the
Other the End of It" Robert H. Talley;
Dixie Aerie No. 33S, Fraternal Order of
Eagles" Charles T. Bland of Portsmouth,
Va.
While in Richmond Representatives Sui
hvan and SulZer were interviewed on the
political situation by the local papers. Rep
resentative Sullivan said to a reporter:
New York city will be for Cleveland all
right That is what l think and believe.
What do you think of it, Tom?" he asked,
turning to Senator Grady.
81 guess that is all right toO,". said Sem
ator Grady. I'VE democrats up there do not
regard the candidacy of Mr. Hearst serious
ly. We do not impeach his democracy or
his loyalty: but then he Is too young for the
nomination. He can wait"
II desire to file a dissenting opinion" in
terposed Mr.. SulZer. Mr.. Hearst is
factor. and a very important factor and
tell you now that he will have to be reck-
oned with when the convention assemblies
at ST. Louis. Mark that prediction"
Evening star., 1904-03-24
sHRINFRs VISIT RICHMOND.
Local Fratrnity Men Guests of Their
Brethren

A large party of mobiles of Almas Temple
of the Mystic Shrine left this morning for
Richmond, Va, where they will be the
guests of Aeca Temple. A. A. o. N. M. s.
The party consisted OF Admiral Winfield
Scott Schley, Harrison Dingman, past i'm
perial potentate of the Mystic Shrine of
North America; F. W. Behrens, potentate
OF Almas Temple; F. X. Raymond, w. +.
GUIDE, past potentates of Almas; F. H.
Thomas, past potentate and grand junior
warden. Grand Encampment. Knights Tenn
plar of America: George II. Walker. past
grand master of Masons, District of Column
bia; c. h. Wood, w. G.. Coleman, Z. C. Ell
more, A. g. White and others.
The members of Almas Temple are due to
arrive at Richmond this afternoon at 2O5
o'clock over the Richmond, Fredericksburg
met at the Main street station Immediately
after their arrival by members of Acca
Temple.
The committee which will meet the Wash
c. H Phillips. Captain +. w. Cunningham,
Colonel II. NJ. Boykin, Preston Belvin,
Major William III. Sands. ]. F. B. Jurgens,
Jefferson Wallace, Major C.. o. Saville,
Howell Wesiger. ]. r. Charleton, L. w.
McVeigh, George j. Hooper, j. NJ. Gift A.
Won n. Rosenegk, George L. Street and
George E. Guvernator.
The party will be taken in carriages to
Murphy's Hotel for lunch, which will be
followed by a drive through the eastern
part of the city and an entertainment in.
the Virginia Club (the old Van Lew man
sion) from to ) o'clock Then the visitors
will go to st. Johns Church, after which
the party will call on Governor A. ]. Mon
tague. The Washington visitors will then
drive over the western part of the city to
the Commonwealth Club and remain there
from TO pm. Noble Schley and his
friends will receive callers at both clubs.
After pm. the party will return to Muir
phys Hotel, where they will prepare for
the meeting of Acca Temple at the Masonic
Temple at O'Clock tonight. As soon as the
work of comforting degrees on several new
members is completed a banquet will be
given in honor of the Washington visitors.
Admiral Schley and others are on the list
to respond TO toasts
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Samuel Moore, One Of Two Young Men
Accused, Admits Robbery.

Samuel Moore. a seventeen-year-old col
ored youth. admitted his guilt when ar
raigned before Judge Scott, in the United
States branch of the Police Court, today on
a charge of theft. Bernard Marshall, driver
of herdic reported he was driving along
18th street northwest Monday afternoon
when he was stopped by two colored youths,
one appearing on each side of his vehicle.
Moore, he said. engaged him in converse
ton and the other one snatched his money
box containing $40 in money and S. worth
of tickets, which was on the seat beside
him.
Precinct Detective ,Waldron, who arrested
Moore, told the court that the latter ad-
mitted the robbery to him, claiming that
the box was taken by his cousin. Ernest
Lawson, fifteen years old. A fine of $50
was imposed on Moore. Imprisonment for
three months in jail being named as the
equivalent
Lawson, who was also arrested by the
officer, was placed on trial before Judge
Kimbal in the juvenile court later in the
day. but hearing of the case was continued
until tomorrow in order that the govern
ment could get an additional witness.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Award of $500 in Suit Involving jim
Crow Law.

Jury In Circuit Court No. has rendered
a verdict in favor of the plaintin for $40
as the outcome of the suit at law instl-
tuted by Nelson S. Spencer. lawyer or
New York, against the Washington, Alex
andria and Mount Vernon Railway Com
pany to recover damages in the sum OF
s1OC coo. The plaintiff alleged that he was
Illegally arrested at the instance of con-
ductor in the employ OF the defendant, and
the latter maintained that the plaintiff was
taken into custody because he persisted
in disobeying the Jim Crow law IN 1orce
in Virginia. -.
1t is stated that the defendant will note
an appeal to the Court of Appeals.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Cable Dispatch From Minister Allen at
Seoul Korea

The only scrap of direct information
touching the progress of the war in the
east that has reached the State Depart
ment within the last three days came yes
terday morning in the following cablegram
from United States Minister Allen, dated at
Seoul yesterday:
japanese forces stopped specie caravan
en- route to the mines this side of An-ju
Miners ON this side are not allowed to pro-
ceed to the mines. Newspaper correspond
ents have been sent to Seoul from the
north. The censorship is very strict. Japa-
nese forces are arriving at Ping-yang after
a fortnight of marching"
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Helping Hand Evening Series.

Mr.. Albert II. Zimmerman of Cumber-
land, Md, has arranged to give an enter
tainment, the first of his second Helping
Hand Evening" series in this city. The
entertainment will be given in Grace NJ. E.
Church this evening, when he will present
I'm His Steps," in which Mrs. thinner
man will sing the solos, A feature will be
the singing of '"rhe Holy City, to moving
pictures. Mr.. Zimmerman uses stereoptIcon
views with=the moving pictures, making an
interesting combination. The next exhib-
ton will be given in Waugh M. L. Church
tomorrow evening.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
suit to Recover SIS. .o25. Sc.

Hearing was begun today before Chief
Justice Clabaugh and jury in Circuit
Court No. of the suit at law filed by the
National Wall Paper Company against
Dilier F. Croft, son of Diller b. Grofr. to
recover $5.025.56. claimed to be due on an
account for wal; papers The defendant
maintains that he is entitled TO damages
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Sale of Ninth Street Property.

An important sale of property on 9th
street between F and G streets, opposite
the Interior Department, has been con-
summated. Mr.. Joseph Paul has sold.
through the brokerage Office of Mr.. A.
Dammann. Ne. 614 9th street northwest to
Mrs. Mary VeIati. Mrs. velau owns the
adjoining property. No GIG, which will give
her frontage of forty feet. She expects
TO improve her new addition with an outlay
of SlO00O
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Club omears Chosen

The election of officers sin the AIacer Club
took place recently at the meeting at the
home of Miss vivetta wetzei, one Of it's
members. The election resulted as fol-
lows: William Smith, president; Miss Ida
Beck, vice PRESIDENT Mr.. Holman, treas
urer; Miss Nena La MARI secretary, and
Edward Butt, sergeant-at-arms.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
F1ousefurnishings.

Odd lot of Cups and Saucers, slightly
Clipped. per pair. .--.......;.:..oc .oc'
|, Matted Pictures, in various sopJecss'
White Porcelain Tea Plates, each, at..2c.
White Porcelain Soup Plates, each, at.3c.
Star Oleine Soap, for washlng, CAKE
Ceiling Feather busters, with long
handle, each .....-....--.. &C
: Moth Balls best quality, full strength,
large package .........-..-....... ......4c'
/ White Metal Tea Spoons set OF y, worm
15c, for =. ~
Lot of Heavy Tin Wash Boilers, each
- ......... 29c.
|. 2-ot. Warwick China Water Pitchers,
each, at :. e. .-oN'
Domestic Securing Soap just like Bon
; Regular Csc. Bisque Figures, various
, sorts reduced to................... 49c
Decorated Carlsbad China Cups and
Saucers. pair. at Ioc
; Steel Butter Knives regular 2oc. value.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Certified Copy of Will Filed.

certified copy of the will of the late
Edwin F.. Abel of Baltimore was filed
here today. His wife. Elizabeth Maxwell
Abell, his daughter, Mary Abel Morgan.
and his sons A. S. Abell and Walter w.
Abel, are the beneficiaries.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
City Gardens Association to Meet.

The City Gardens Association has ar
ranged to hold a meeting at the New
Willard tomorrow at 4.30. Business of
Importance will be transacted relating 10
the employment of a superintendent. the
requisites for membership, constitution and
bylaws. and the various locations OF the
gardens. Ii win be an open meeting. which
all friends OF the movement are expected
to attend.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
SENT TO REFORM SCHOOL.
Howard Gibson Admits Charge Of Rob-
bing His Father.

Howard Gibson, the fifteen-year-old boy
who ran away from his home. 1913 D street
southwest. several days ago, taking with
him sos in money which, it was alleged, be-
longed to his father, as stated in The Star
at the time, was given a hearing before
Judge Kimball IN the Juv,nile Court this
afternoon. The boy was arrested BY Pre-
Evening star., 1904-03-24

because of alleged breach of contract by
the plaintiff.
This is the second hearing of the case
verdict was rendeIed February 81 1901
new trial was granted.
Attorney Chaplin Brown represents the
plaintiff, while Attorneys s. Maddox and
H. Prescott Galley appeaf for the defend
ant .a---.srs .rs..-
Evening star., 1904-03-24
.REMNANTS
Silks.

A lot of Fancy Novelty Silks and bro
caded effects in brown, car 1
dinal. tan, blue. black, etc; II QDC
Corded Wash Silks. Yard. -. 70
Colored Messaline Silks, Check and
Plaid KiSi Wash Silks, Natural Color
Brocaded Pongee Silks, Colored Moire
Antique. 23-in. Plain Black Japanese
Silks, 23-in. White Japanese
Habutai Wash Silks. Worth ZUC
up to 39c. A yard. d........ - Ss
Remnants of High-grade Silks, includ-
ing 36-in. Black Peau de Sole, 36-in.
Black Taffetas, Black Peau de Cygne
Black Jap Silks, Black Corded Taffetas,
Black Brocades, Colored Taffetas, Color
ed Peau de Sole. Fancy Taffetas, Pom
gee, Crepe de Chine, Grenadines, Satin
Liberty Foulards, Colored Satins. Col
ored japanese Habutai, Figured Fou-
lards, ETC., at about one-third original
prices.
Evening star., 1904-03-24
Blaze Causes Slight Damage.

No. IL engine company went to the prem
ises of Mrs. A. L. Barber, on Clifton street.
this morning and extinguished a slight
blaze. Robert Weir who, is employed on
the premises, was burning pile of leaves
and the flames spread to the fence. Not
much damage was done.