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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
GROWTH OF THE Y. M. (. A.
 SHOWN BY ANNUAL REPORTS
Montgomery Association Elects Board of Directors and Receives Yearly Statement of Gen.
 eral Secretary 1. D. Dix

The tenth annual meeting of the roung Mems Christian Association of Montgomery. was held at the associa- tion building, corner of Perry ana Adams Street last night and the old Board of Directors was re-elected.
 President George w. Ellis of the as- sociation called the meeting to order at 8:s0 o'clock and after a short prayer by Rev. o. F. Gregory, D. D., pastor of the Adams Street Baptist Chruch, the transaction of business pertaining to the organization was entered into.
 B. q. Branch was selected as tenn porary secretary of the meeting.
 Tneranuual report of l.. D. Dix, who has acted in the capacity of general secretary since the association first took form in Montgomery, was then read
 Report of Secretary Dix.
 The report of General Secretary L.. D. Dix :t2r the year 1904 was as fol- lows:
 we who are members of the Young Mems Christian Association. have just cause to congratulate ourselves upon our connection with an organization which increasingly commands the con fidence and support of men, and year by year is being used to further the in- terests of His kingdom, receives the stamp and seal of the Divine Master upon its mission and ministry.
 Though our brotherhood has not yet outltved it's noble founder, it has en- circled the globe, and fairly won a place in the hearts of the people of al- most every nation on earth
 From every point of view the record Of the Young Mems Christian Assocl- ation during the past five years may be examined. progress is apparent. Tested by every standard of measure ment by which the growth and useful ncEs of an organization may be tried it is seen that the last. five years have witnessed as great a growth and pro- Gress as the entire forty-s seven years of it's history. This Is notably shown in the adaptation of the Association to meet the needs of man in varied em- pic yments and conditions of life. Wher- ever groups of men are engaged. there the Association has gone to meet then, with genuine interest in their life end welfare. The city associations. the trunk of the Association tree have added a new Association every three weeks. gained 50 per cent. in member ship and net property at the rate of $2,0e0,Q0O year, while the property of the student, railroad army and navy snd industrial AssOciation has gained 200 per cent This does not include S5.s00,000 now pledged for buildings
 We, of the Montgomery Association, may well be proud of this record, for we have in some part contributed to it. During the past ten years, and more especially during the past three years our Association has had steady and healthy growth, both in it's membership
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
TO Readiunt RelntInnn.

Berlin Feb. 23.-The Economic So- ciety of Central Europe of which Pro- lessor Wolff. of Lelpsiz University. is FEesldent' has appointed a committee To report on how to readjust Germany's s trade relations with the United States. L'uke Ernest Guenther of Schleswig- Holstein. Emperor WilIiams's brother in-law. is among the members who largely consist of political economists ana men of wealth. The conclusions of the committee will be submitted to the Bundzrath The purpose seems to be to consider the possibility of a com merciai treaty with the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
MRS. wIILcox ENTERTAINED
 = nTsNF

4. AT O'CLOCK TEA.
 A number of friends were invited to enjoy o'clock tea with Mrs. James g.. Wilcox yesterday afternoon when, assisted by her receiving party, she en- tertatned in n most charming manner at her beautiful home on Perry Street.
 The reception hall. music room, par Tor and dining room were thrown open for the guests and this, one of the most beaNtiful homes in the State, was further adorned in palms and cut flowers. Ins the hall daffodils were used; In the spacious music room, where the guests were received. an arr tistie placing of palms formed the plan In the dining room the beautiful round mahogany table was arranged in pink with accompanying green. On the lace centerpiece tall cut glass vase of La France roses was placed and encircling It was row of crystal candlesticks in which silver shaded candles burned. All festooned together with ropes of hot house smilax Tea was poured here by Mrs. Charles Thipgen. who wore gown of pink silk and Mrs. W. A. Gayle wearing toilette of black jetted lace.
 In the parlor a table. from which coffee was served. was exquisite in pink. A lace centerpiece was spread over pink satin and on it rested a splendid cluster of pink carnations. Pink shaded candles in silver cande- labra completed the charming effect, which blended exquisitely with the handsome furnishing of the apartment in gilt and pink brocade. Coffee was poured by Mrs. Forbes Liddell in white crepe dc chine and lace and Mrs. Louis B. Farley. attired in blue silk.
 Mrs. Wilcox received her guests in an elegant gown of black lace over white silk.
 When so gracious hostess prcsidcs over so beautiful and well appointed a home the result Is sure to be, as it was yesterday afternoon, d delightful occasion.
 The other friends who assisted Mrs. Wilcox were: Mrs Hardwick Ruth. Mrs. Hubert Dent. Mrs Julia Hartwell. Mrs. wm. Shoemaker Mrs R. F. Ligon, Mrs Margaret White. Mrs. McDuff Cain. Miss Willie Brown Ing Haralson. Mrs. Joseph Norwood. Miss Helen Winter. Mrs. Alfred Jack son, Miss Olivia Arlington. Miss An nie Laurie Seibels, Mrs. q. w. Patter- son, Mrs. Richard Banks, Mrs. BurwelI Boykin. Mrs. Hugh Stewart Mrs. J. L.. Hall, Mrs. B. J. Baldwin. Miss Janie Bell. Miss Rebecca Pollard. Miss LiIl Tinsley, Miss May Oates and Mrs For ney Stevenson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
All Game in Season.
Today's Prices at the Famous Mecca

SOUP.
 Oyster Soup a la Kalamazoo 15: Con somme Marechal de Nay, 15; Plain Celery, IS: Dill Pickles. 10; Queen Olives, 10.
 FISH.
 Planked Spanish MaCkerel, 35: Filet of Trout, Tomato Sauce. 30; Crab Meat la Marguery. 40: Planked Shad a la Mecca, 35 Oysters in Chafing Dish Ia Mecca, 50.
 ENTREES AND BOASTS. Curry of Lamb en Bordure with Potato Pancakes, 35; Fresh Beef Tongue with Stewed Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes, S5 f; Small Sirloin Steak with Mecca Potatoes flor one), 40c Prime Ribs of Beef au jus with Mashed Potatoes 40; Stuffed Phila- delphia Capon with Apple Fritters and Po- tatosE. 70.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
Porto Ricans to Particiuate.

San Juan, Porto Rico, Feb. 28.-Four companies of the Porto Rico regiment Major Griffith commanding. will sail on the steamer Arkadia direct for Wash ington to participate in the inaugura- tioon of President Roosevelt.
 Julio Larrinaga. Commissioner-eIect .t1 Congress, will accompany the Porto Rican troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
BAUM-STEINER.

The following invitation has been is- sued:
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Steiner request the honor of your presence at the mar riage of their daughter, Maude. to Mir. Philip Baum, on Wednesday afternoon, tho Sth of March. at o'clock, Temple Beth-Or, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
MAY BE ADJUSTED.
CastFO's Emissary Calls on Secretary
 Of State HnY.

of State Hay.
 Washington Feb. 23.-To acuuaint Secretary Hay with the merits of the asphalt controversy in Venezuela from President Castros point of view. Dr Jose de Jesus Paul confidential agent Tor Castro, today called on Secretary Hay. Dr. Paurs statement that the re- cent action of the Venezuelan Supreme court on the appeal of the American Asphalt Company was only on col lateral issue and did not amount to a nnal disposition of the case on its mer- It's corrected a misunderstanding that existed at the State Department and suggests the possibility of satisfac- tory legal adjustment of the asphalt controversy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
MEETING OF THE IoNIAN CLUB

Mrs. Wm. Stratford was hostess of the Ionlan Club on yesterday morning. This was the introductory meeting to the study of Balzac and the program included the following:
 Paris During the Time of Balzac- Mrs. Charles Coleman.
 Balzac and His Contemporaries Mrs. Wm. l.. Durr.
 Preface to the Comedie Humane Mrs. John Stratford.
 In addition to the regular program. the meeting was opened with a most pleasing article-Thackeray and His Homes-read by Mrs. Burwell Boykin.
 There will be called business meet ing of the club on Saturday afternoon at o'clock at the home of Mrs. Wm. L. Durr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
MISS PENDERGRASs AND
 MIR. WRIGHT MARRIED

MIR. WRIGHT MARRIED. Miss Nell Pendergrass and MT. Lu- cien Lee Wright of Mobile were quiet ly married last evening at 7:30 at the home of Rev. Mir Cox, who oficiated. Mrs. O. s. Wright, sister-in-law of the groom, and a few other friends of the young couple witnessed the ceremony, after which wedding supper was en- joyed at the home of the groom's sis ter, Mrs. Wm. West, on Jefferson Street.
 The bride Is a daughter of Mir. and Mrs. Wm. J. Pendergrass, who reside at 12S Clay Street.
 MT. and Mrs. Wright will leave this morning for Mobile. where he is in the employ of the Louisville and Nash vile Road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

my service as your General Secretary, and it Is my earnest hope and expecta- tion that another year vii find the As sociation established for all time in d handsome and we'll equipped home of its own.
 Respectfully submitted,
 "L. D. Dix,
 General Secretary"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

NbIEIAbI4ES. Potato Pancakes, 15: Sweet Corn IS;
 June Peas l5; Boiled Rice, 10; Asparagus. l25: Praised Celery. 10 Sauerkraut, 10; lStewed Cabbage, 10: Sweet Potatoes risol- lee. IS; Lima Beans, 15; Boston Baked
 Beans, 10. SALAD Tomatoes. 15i Lettuce, Is: En Surprise. l15: Waldorf. 15 DESSERT. Pudding Sabayan IO Grapefruit Is:
 Baked Apples and Cream. IS; Preserved Peaches IS; Minco or Apple Pie 10; Oranges, 15: Omelette Epicure 40; English iStilton. IS; Imperial. 15. Swiss, 10: Amcrl- can Cheese To- Cafe la Creme 10; Cafe Francais, 10.
 JOS KRUrIAN, Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
FAVORABLE REPORT.
Seems That Selma and TuseaIOOsa Wnl
 Have Federal Court.

Washington, Feb. 23.-(Special. l- Representative Bowie today obtained from the House Judiciary Committee a favorable report on the bill provid- ing for holding Federal Court at Sell ma and Tuscaloosa as 1t had been agreed upon by the Senators and Rep resentatives. the details of which have already been telegraphed to The Ad- vertiser.
 Mir. Bowie thinks that the bill will be passed before the end of the week, probably Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
IN COMPLIMENT
TO MRS. MITCHELL.

AO HEhS' "ANN HbbD' Mrs. F. II. Fillmore entertained a few friends delightfully."- yesterday in com pIiment to her guest. Mrs R. A. Mitchell of Alabama City. The game of six-hand euchre was played at two tables and the prize. pair of silver sugar tongs. was won by Mrs. Mitchell, the guest of honor. The consolation prize. & book of poems. fell to Mrs. William c. Oates.
 MT. and Mrs. Louis Schley of Au-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
Fresh Cut Flower,

Fresh Cut Flowers.
 One hundred dozen Carnations and Roses from our own greenhouses daily. Telephone 200. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

COAI@-Gallavay his Lump, &4.5O per ton. ANDERSON COAL co!
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
ir the usefulness to the commu-

and IT. the usefulness to the commu nity.
 The Building Movement.
 Three years ago we took up our quarters in this building with the pur- pose of demonstrating the fact that the Association can be useful to its con stituency in proportion to the equip ment it has for its service, and upon that ground base our claim for new and well appointed Association build ing. Our policy for the first two years was to raise the standard and extend the scope of our work commensurate with our increased facilities. The sue cess attained has been so marked that 1t has been apparent to the most casual observer.
 With the beginning of 1904 1t. De- came necessary to make the building CANVASS the paramount issue. Our pol icy for the last year has been to put forth every effort possible in this d rcction, esteeming the ultimate success of the Association fin Montgomery to depend, at this time, upon its estab home of it's own. rather than a further extension of its activities along the lines of work in which 1t Is engaged To this end large portion of the time of the General Secretary has been di- verted from the current work of the building canvass.
 '"The positions of both Assistant Sec rotary and Physical Director becoming vacant during the year by the resigna- tions of Mir. Chiffon and MT. Fry, the Beard secured tne services of m eX- perienced Secretary. Mir. w. G. T. Ba.- ker. for the combined work of Assist ant Secretary and Physical Director.
 Though the employed force has been reduced and the time of the Gen eral Secretary divided. brief summary of the work for the year 1904 shows gratifying advancement in some grat- flying advancement in some depart ments and encouragement in all.
 The membership on January 1, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
PERSONAL ITEMS

Mir and Mrs. Bradshaw and two children of Somerset. Ky. are visiting her parents, MT. and Mrs. J. P. Gray, at 673 Mildred Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24
Uon1en and Society.
BY, MRS. ;. M. DE COTTEs.

gusta, Ga, are for the winter with Mrs. J. c. Lee on Church Streets. They are charming additions to the social circles of Montgomery. Mrs. Schley was one of the most admired young matrons at the Bal Poudre on Wednes- day evening". when she wore an ex- quisite gown of pink lace over pink silk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

Cash Balance on Hand.
 For the first time in ten years or more the annual reports of tho Finance Committee and Treasurer showed all obligations paid and q cash balance in the Treksury on January 1. The fol- lowing is a summary of these reports: Total expenses for the
 the year Q. Q. .. $4 413.55 Cash receipts during
 the year. .. ..... 4,36703
 Cash on hand Janu-
 ary 1. 1905.. . ..... 1852 ITncollected accounts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

Miss Willie Gray of Fitzpatrick is spending a few days with Mrs. w. J Elliott. on Hammer Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

Miss Annie Maud Dawson has one of the attractive dehutantes of this season who graced the Bal Poudre on "Wednesday evening. V hen she wore q beautiful toilette of white crepe de chine. Her escort was MT. Allen Me- Neel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

due Association S1,061.35 Amounts not consid-
 cred good .... 642.O7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-24

Coliectable accounts .
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
ROAD TO THE HILLS.
Northwestern Makes . Move for
Extension of Line.

The first open move i'll the way of ex-
tension of the Northwestern road west
from Pierre is the filing of articles of in
corporation for the Pierre, Rapid City
and Northwestern Railway Company,
with headquarters at Huron, and a capt.
tai of $4,000.
The proposed line is the Bad River
route through Stanley County, across the
corner of Lyman and Pennington Coun-
ties to Rapid City.
The i~ncorporators are all officials OF
the Northwestern system-R. w. Stew
art, attorney for the road in this state,
and o. III. McCarty, division superintend-
ent of the Huron division; John NJ. Whit
man. fourth vice president; J.. G. Red
field. auditor of the system, and Marvin
Hughitt, president of the road, at Chi
cago.
The length of the proposed road is 165
miles and the estimated cost is $4,000 4
mile.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
IOWANS ARE VICTIMS,
Among the Injured in a Wreck on
the Southern Pacific.

Two passengers were killed and forty
three injured by a train wreck on the
Southern Pacific near Harvey, New,
Tuesday night. There was a head-on col
lision between two freight trains. Flag
men were at once sent out and stopped
the first section of passenger train No. 3,
which was bound west and contained the
Pullman coaches.
Train No. 3 was run in two sections,
and before the iagman could get out and
give a warning the second section came
laundering down the track and crashed
into the first section, which was stand
ing ON the track.
Among the injured are Mrs. Fanny
Droyner, of Manley. Ia, face bruised and
injuries ON side; Mrs. w. G. Hasley. Of
Eagle Grove, Ia, injured about the abdo-
men; G. NJ. Eckels, Of Indianola, Ia,
slight bruises,
The injured were taken to San Francis
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
WILL FIGHT THE GAME LAW
Men Arrested in Aurora County
Claim They Did Not Trespass.

As the result Of a criminal case insti-
tuted in Aurora County, the provision of
the state game law subjecting to a fire
hunters who invade farms without secur-
ing the permission of the owners will be
tested in the courts.
The defendants in the action instituted
in Aurora County are w. f. Irwin and
Christopher Hart. They were arrested
on complaint Of o. II. Hague, a farmer,
who alleges that while hunting prairie
chickens they We're ordered off his place,
but refused to go, and in addition used
abusive language toward him.
Irwin inc Hart claim they left
Hague's premises when ordered TO do so,
and deny having used abusive language.
Their preliminary examination will be
held on Sept. %.
SpOrtsmen throughout the state will be
interested in the outcome of the case
against Irwin and Hart.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
WEEKS HAPPENINGS
NEWS OF THE WEEK IN A CON-
DENSED FORM.
Corn Palace at Mitchell-Great res
tival Will Open Next Monday
Building and Decorations Fast
Nearing Completion.

The Mitchell corn palace will be ready
for the opening day, next Monday, when
will be one of the biggest days OF the
week. Gov. Samuel H.. Elrod VIII DE
present and deliver the dedicatory ad-
dress for the new corn palace building,
and two excursion trains over the NIL
waukee road from Chamberlain and ABB
erdeen will be run to Mitchell. The chi
cage and Northwestern road VIII also
run two excursions on Monday, one from
Pierre to connect with the Milwaukee
special at Wolsey and another from yet
tysburg to connect with the milwaukee,
train at Redfield. .
The Banda Rossa and the quartette OF
singers will arrive in Mitchell direct from
Chicago Monday morning over the ohla'
ha road, and the corn palace VIII De
opened in the afternoon, when "ihe
Resurrection of Christ will be presented
for the first time.
The corn palace building is fast APP
preaching completion in the carpenter
work and the decorations. The building
is 125 by 142 feet in dimensions and ITS
architectural design makes it an ideal
structure to decorate with corn. n vast
quantities Of the grain have been used IN
the handsome designs that already cover
it's surface. The harmonious effects ana
the blending of the cOlOred ears have
wrought something beautiful to look ut.
The interior of the building will be light
ed with 1000 i~ncandeScent lights, ana
these have been strung over the nurler'
Gus mammoth arches and girders in the
great structure so that the electrical IL
Illumination of itself will be quite n biz
feature.
The special train service over the Mil
waukee and Northwestern roads will be
the means of allowing thousands of peo-
pie to visit the palace in one day and re-
turn home. The following is the service
OH the Milwaukee road: Monday, Sept.
%, trains from Aberdeen and Chamber
lain; Tuesday. from Flandreau via
Woonsocket; Wednesday, from Egan,
Sioux Falls and Canton; Thursday. from
Sioux City; Friday from Elk Point via
Canton; Saturday. from Platte and Ar
mOur. Arrangements are also being
made to run excursion trains from the
east and south on the 9th and 2Sth and
Both.
The Northwestern will run a special
from Pierre and Gettysburg Monday.
the 2Sth. one train each from Hawarden.
ings and Huron Wit Salem. Wednesday.
the 27tr, n train each from Iiawarden,
Ia, and Yankton. The Omaha will run
a special train on Wednesday. the 9th,
from Sioux Falls for special day. The
rate on all railroads has been fixed at
one fare for the round trip.
The palace will open Sept. % and close
on the Both.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
MANY ARE HURT.
Band Stand Falls During a Carni.
ynf at DeIleyiIIe, III.

At Belleville, H., three persons were
seriously injured, and it is believed that
nearly 200 were more or less painfully
hurt by the collapse OF Il band stand
Wednesday night during a carnival and
street fair.
Several hundred persons were crowded
on the band stand when il went down,
and great excitement prevailed among
the several thousand who witnessed the
accident.
As soon as the excitement subsidized and
the injured were taken from under the
mass of timbers doctors who were on the
carnival grounds attended them, The
more seriously hurt were attended TO i'm
mediately and two Of them were sent to
St. Elizabeth hospital.
The accident was caused by people
%crowding upon the band stand as n van
tage point to witness a loop the loop ex-
hibition.
There was n rush for the band stand
as soon as the band left it. Hundreds
took standing room on the stand. which
was only five feet high and thirty feet
square.
Suddenly there was a swaying and
creaking of the wooden structure as it
crashed to the ground.
The Miller sun. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 190?-19??, 1905-09-27
LEFT VESSEL TO ITS FATE.
Capt. HoIviiIe Acted .nhumaniy
Mt Sea.

The failure of Capt. W.. III. Holvi.l",
as master of the United Fruit Company's
ship Oteri, to give assistance to the Unit
ed States ship Sylph, which was disabled
off the coast of North Carolina April j.,
has cost him his position through the re-
vocation of his license by the steamboat
inspection service. This action was
taken by inspection officers ut Norfolk
Va. Sept. II, and the correspondence
was made public Tuesday by the depart
ment of and labor at Wash
ington.
The distress Of the Sylph occurred
while Lieut.. Evans was bringing the YES
sci up the coast from Florida, where it had
been used by Mrs. Roosevelt and the
White House children for n cruise.
Lieut.. Evans, commenting on the incl
dent, details the accident to the Sylph
and his failure to get the Oteri to re-
spond to his signal Of distress, and he
says he was 'entirely helpless, and the
Oteri knew it."
He then graphically describes the ex'
periences of the night, the failure of other
vessels to see the signals from the Sylph,
and finally the rescue on the morning OF
the 18th by the Morgan liner Ell Cid
which put about from her course to New
Orleans. The morning had broken with
nasty weather and falling barometers
and an increasing sea. Lieut.. Evans ask
ed to be lowed into safe anchorage with
in Chesapeake Bay, and the request was
complied with. The Sylph was taken ii
tow, but it's condition was so bad that the
liner was compelled to slow down from
ten to five knots, and later to three miles
an hour. The report of Lieut.. Evans
closed with this statement:
II I'M firmly convinced that had the
Ell Cid not taken us into port the Sylph
and all her people would have been lost
The inquiry adduced the fact that Capt.
HOlville refused to slow down for the
alleged reason that ut the time the Sylpb
was spoken the telegraph system on the
Oteri became impaired and there was nc
direct manner of sending word to the en-.
CINE room for a reversal of the engines.
The inspectors held that this excuse
showed the master to be Il man without
resources, ana on that ground and negli
gence revoked his license.