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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

at once and went to the telephone to have the boy apprehended, when he became insolent, and the clerk knocked him down. He was turned over to the police. and after communication with Mrs Needs was effected, 1t was found that she had missed two of her rings, and these were identified as hers. She stated that she did not think the boy intended to steal them, as he had pick ed them up several times and returned them to her. The boy stated that he took them down to find out whether or not they were genuine to substantiate a bet he had made about the rings with a friend of his, and that he in tended to take them back as soon as the bet was settled.
 The funeral of Mrs. Mike King was held here Wednesday afternoon from the residence of the father of MT. Mike King, Mir. Henry King. Mrs. Kings death was especially sad on account of her youth, and the fact that she was only a bride of a few months. She was Miss Eva McCrary of Birmingham, and moved to Tuscaloosa few months ago with her young husband, Mike King, and in the short time that she has lived here she had made a number of friends. The sympathy of the en- tire community is extended to the be- reaved young husband and the sister and mother of the stricken young bride.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
New Steamer Arrives.

Mobiles new passenger steamship line is an assured fact. The Munson Line Steamship Prince George arrived up at 9 o'clock this afternoon and went to pier 1, off the Mobile and Ohio dock. She Is by far the handsomest vessel ever seen in the port, of magnificent pro portions and las a crew of seventy five. Her accommodations are 226 first class and sixty-six intermediate, and with steerage will carry 500 passen- gers. She is guaranteed to reduce the time from Mobile to Havana from for ty-eight to thirty-six hours.
 The Havana limited train out of Chi cago, via the Chicago and Alton and the Mobile and Ohio to Mobile. will. January 5, arrive here and connect with the Prince George, the entire trip from Chicago to Havana to he fifty-eight hours.
 Tomorrow afternoon a special train of the Louisville and Nashville will ar rive with two hundred school teachers from Indiana and Ohio. and these will make the trip to Havana on the new steamer.
 The Prince George is elegantly ap- pointed and equipped with the wireless telagraphy system. Several messages were recivd here by the American-De- forrest system from the steamship be- fore shH arrived, one being when the ship was over 100 miles from Ft. Mor- gan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
HeraId,a Distribution.

For tomorrow's annual Erwin Led yard Memorial Distribution" to the poor children of Mobile. the following have been named as the reception committee: Col. E. l.. Russell. chairman; J. C. Bush, A. c. Harte, E. V. O'Connor. John L. Moulton Joseph McNamara Max Ham, burger. Jr.. John W. Phillips, W. B. Waddle. Ed Laurendine. L. F. Irwin, P. J. Lyons Fl. W. Leinkauf. Richard Hines, Jr., Phil Cosminsky, William T.
 Prichard. J. F. Afford and J. P. Wilson. The distribution will take place in German Relief Hall at 2 D. m, and the following Band of Noble Helpers" gave
 of their time and care to make it a success: Mrs A. M. Fosdick, chairman Mesdames c. s. Orton, J. Torrey, James K. Glennon. Amelia Lyons, E. o. Zadek. Ralph Richard. Winston Jones, Clara Simms. L. F. Irwin, Augusta Brooks. l.. H. Marx, Edward W. Faith, Misses Hannah Lyons, Sallie Creagh, Lula Le-
 Baron. Hattie Foster. Eoline Russell, Margaret Billups, Villa Faith and Mag gie E. Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
SHORT CROP EVIDENT.
Cotton Receipts at DOthan Warehouses
 Are Falling Under Last Years.

Cotton Receipts at DOtmam WuFemOuSeA Are Falling Under Last Years. Dothan. Dec. 22.-(Special.) )-The warehouses of Dothan have received up to date about 13.000 bales of cot ton, It Is almost impossible to get at the exact total receipts, as local buy CTS have had a great deal Of the fleecy staple shipped In from neigh boring small towns. Probably 2O,OOO would be a conservative estimate of inc aggregate. The crop in Houston county is believed to be fully one-third short.
 The Baker Trust and Banking Com many is now open for business, with a capitalization of $5O,o00. This is the firth bank for Dothan. All are strong ly backed financially. and all have large clientele.
 The city pound is popular these days. especially with Dothan cows, several of which are making tempor- ary headquarters there
 Rev. ]. L. Jones and family have left for Mir. Jones's new charge at New ton. He will be succeeded Tn tne Work on the South Side by Rev. H. B. Regis fer who will bring his family here within the next few days.
 The Bill Crockett murder case, on account of the absence of important witnesses, has been postponed Tor pre- Iiminarv hearing until next Thursday.
 In a serious accident at the Dothan Lumber Company,s plant, Joe Joliey' a young white man. aged twenty-five had a leg cut off by "buttlng saw. MT, Jolley slipped while near the re- volving saw and his leg struck the swiftly moving piece of steel me Iirb was taken off half way between inc ankle and knee. 1t IS not pc iieved that the injury will prove fatal.
 Tax delinquents who do not wish fl tas issued against them are keeping the city clerk busy these days. the first of the year being almost here.
 ii is rumored that one or more mar riages may occur during the approach ing holiday season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Changes fin Custom House.

Mrs. s. E. Hoffman. July i. 1901, &C., cepted and assumed the duties of Depu- ty Collector of Internal Revenue here. This morning she resigned the position to accept a position in the postoffice department as clerk. Miss Rosa Mann was named to succeed Mrs. Hoffman, and assumed her duties this morning.
 James c. Banks, colored, formerly principal of the business department of Booker Washington's school, near Tuskegee, was this morning sworn fin as stenographer and messenger in the Collector of Customs department. Banks, in the competitive examination, ranked highest, and. under the civil service rules, was awarded the position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Heavy Travel.

The travel in and out of Selma for the past two days has been very large The majority of the travel into the city is from small places in this sec tion, but at the same time there is n large through travel and every train that comes in and leaves the city is crowded. The express office Is taxed to it's utmost and is almost congested with the large number of Christmas packages that are being shipped. Each train carried two or three wagon loads of these packages and the messengers are being worked harder than they have been for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
New Manager InstaIletl.

A. G. Crockett, of Jackson, Tenn. the newly appointed manager of the local office of the Western Union Telegraph Company has arrived in the city and has taken charge. Mr. Crockett has been the manager of a number of of fees of the company.
 T. J. Griffin, who was the manager of the office previous to the arrival of MT. Crockett, has gone to Fitzgerald, Ga, where he has accepted d similar position. While in charge of the Sell ma office, MT. Grffiin made many friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
TEACHERS OF HENRY.
Interesting Program for the Institu
 af


 nt NewviIIe ..
 Abbeville. Dec 22.-(Special. )-The Teachers Institute for Henry County will be held at Newville today and Sat urday s.:.
 Quite an interesting program has been prepared and large number of teachers are expected to be present. Superintendent Sam Davis will preside The program is as follows:
 Friday, 10 a. m.-Welcome address, A. L. Hawley. Responsive address, C. E.. Campbell. Why am I a Teacher?' discussed by Miss Georgia Holmes and l.. D. Barnett; recitation, Miss Pearl Clark. @
 Friday. 2 D. m.-"Best Method of Teaching Spelling" Miss Sarah Grady; How Can we Teach Our Pupils to Be- say. Miss sandford Clark; The Teach CTS Daily Preparation" G. A. Searcey, w. E Glover; Better School Houses and Surroundings-One Great Need of Henry County" O.. L. Thompson.
 :. p. m-"Local Taxation for Better Schools discussed by J. L. Campbell, J. V. Brown and J. B. Espy.
 Saturday. 3 a. m.-"Requirements of Successful Teacher" R. H. Brannof i; The Teacher on the Playground" J. l.. Campbell, c. w. Reeves; Grading Country Schools" M. H. Pearson; -The Value of Teachers Visiting the Homes of Pupils" G. E.. Jackson, w. J. Ward ; Are Visits from Parents Desirabl :? If so How Can They Best be Secured?" Miss Mamie Passmore, R. O. Ezell; Importance of Agriculture in the Ru- ral Schools" J. B. Espy.
 The Christmas rush is on here in full force. Seldom have the streets of Ab- beville been so crowded during the holiday season. Yesterday was a beautiful day and the stores were crowded with shoppers. Many of the merchants had an extra supply of clerks but in number of instances the crowd was so great that they could not be waited upon.
 Owing to the high price of cotton there is a large amount of money in circulation and the merchants are hav- ing no trouble in selling large quan- titles of goods at fair profits. A large volume of business is being done both at the postoffice and the express of flee.
 The pupils and faculty of the South east Alabama Agricultural School pleas antly surprised President J. V. Brown yesterday morning by presenting him with a solid gold watch. Professor Brown has been President of the school for eight years and is held in high esteem by both the pupils and the fac ulty
 The people of Abbeville are delighted on account of the return of Rev. A. Hood as pastor of the Methodist Church for another year Rev. Hood has served here for two years and during that time has made a host of friends.
 Mss l.. E. Daughdrill will spend the holidays with relatives at Greenville.
 Miss Sarah Grady will spend Christ mas with her parents near DeFuniak Springs, Fla.
 Simpson Hood, who has been attend ing the Southern University at Greens boro has returned home.
 FINE CUT FLOWERS.
 4,OOO Carnations from cur own green houses for Christmas orders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Little Girl Burned,

Jennie the Swear -old daughter or Mir. and Mrs. James Waltman, was se- riously burned in the yard of her pn- rents home on Mabry Street today. The little girl was playing around a trash fiIe in the yard with a little brother about 5 years old, when sud denly her clothing caught fire. The littis b, other was also badly burned in trying to save his sister. The girls mother who had been away from home arrived soon after her daughter s clothing Tad caught fire. and qdickly extingufshed the flames. The little girl was seriously burned all over the body, and it will be several days be- fore the result of her injury can be told.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
IT CURED THE DOCTOR.
New Scientific Dandruff Treatment Rec
 commended by a Physician.

Mrs. Mary C. Crawford. Oakesdale, Wash "Herpicide cured me perfectly of dandruff and falling hair"
 Dr. E. J. Beardsley. Champaign, Ill I used Herpicide for dandruff and fall ing hair. and I am well satisfied with the result"
 Ali R. Kelly. 2195 Desadero street San Francisco: "Herpicide put a new growth of hair on my head. Herpi- eide does more than is claimed"
 Herpicide kills the dandruff germ. Destroy the cause, you remove the ef- fect''-cures dandruff. falling hair and prev ents badness. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c. stamps for sam pie to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich -E. c, Fowler. sP~ -i~i e-N we'd thus-fri-Sa& 4ftS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
PLAY POLO ON SKATES
NEW GAME IS OF INTEREST TO
 SELMIANS.
Heavy Christmas Traffic on the Rail- roads, and Express Messengers
 are Hard Worked-Ncgr0
 Round Over for Larceny.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Dec. 23. There was small crowd at Elk dale Park last night to witness the second game of polo played on skates: The game was quite interesting anu fhe snctators enjoyed the sport. Polo is played in three periods Of n1teen minutes each, actual playing tiae, There are five players to side ana ihe positions last night were heid as io'- lows:
 Blues Positions heus McCowen .. .. 1st Rush Angie Perrin .... .. End Rush .idoosoh Young .. .. .. Centre Jones Dalton .. .. Half Back .Ndnneliec Baer .. .. ... Goal .-Heimer The Score summary of the game was Score; Blues, G. Reds, g.
 Fouls: Blues: 1; Reds. l.
 Bushes: Hobson, 4; McCowen, :; Jones' 1; Angle. i. Stops in goal: Baer, 5; Heln1er, 9. Referee: Ted Kincey.
 Scorer: Wm. s. Helmer.
 Time keeper: R. F. l.. Mel.
 The first goal was made by Perrin for the blues after play of minutes and 45 seconds. McCowen. also for tn } blues, scored, made the second goal in A seconds. The end of the period came without the Reds making score. In the second period Angle or the Reds made goal in 25 seconds from the opening rush. McCowen for the Blues followed in goal in two minutes and 13 seconds and neither side scored then until tks whistle blew, ending tho period.
 In the third period Angle for the Reds caged the ball after play of five minutes and 23 seconds. Perrin made the second goal of the period after six
 
 game ended without any further scores.
 On Christmas afternoon beginning at 33O another game will be played and a large crowd is expected to go out. The sport is new for Selma put is very interesting and promises to be quite popular
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Pre.ented Wtth Plue,

Chief Engineer J. N. Hazlehurst of the Board of Public Works was this af- ternoon presented a handsome meer- schaum pipe, gold mounted. The gift was from the employees of the engineer ing department of which he is the head.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Charged With Larceny.

Wesley Jackson, negro charged with larceny, was tried in the court of Justice of the Peace l. D. Lloyd this morning, It Is claimed that on Thanksgiving Day Jackson stole a double barrelled shot gun from the store of the Tissier Hardware Compa- ny After stealing the gun the negro left the city and nothing was heard of him until a few days ago when he was located in the country several miles south of here. =-: #.*.
 The hardware company sent q man to the house where the negro was liv- ing, who identified the gun. Jackson was placed under arrest and brought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Mis-. rhalheimer enterta,n..

Miss Dora Thalheimer beautifully en- tertained the members of the Young Ladies' Euchre Club and a few other friends yesterday at her home on Lau- derdale Street. The apartments used were beautifully decorated with ferns and pink rosebuds. Miss Thalheimer captured the prize, a lovely lace collar and though hostess of the occasion, ac- cording to the rules of the club she kept the trophy. After the games luncheon was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Returns to Mobile.

William O.. Lott, for a long time with J. N. Scale. superintendent of transportation of the Southern Railway at Washington, will come home tomor- row and accept position with T. F. Whiting, second vice president and general manager of the Mobile, Jack son and Kansas City Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
u.oo.,. EIscted Pre.,deut

lie Works this afternoon at o'clock President c. Lawrence Lavretta's res- ignation was accepted and Hon. Stew art Brooks was elected president. Rou
 tine matters were disposed of The fourth paving venture was informally discussed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Meeting nf f,arh f,Inh.

The members of the Married Ladies
 Euchre Club met on Wednesday after noon with Mrs. J. C.. Adler at her pretty home on Broad Street. For the occasion the parlors were adorned with palms and red carnations. Mrs. Albert Meyer won the prize, a pearl and sill yer spoon. During the games bon bons
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
ncnth of w. Bliss. Sr.

William Bliss. Sr.. aged 62 years. died yesterday at the home of his son, William Bliss. at Grand Bay, this coun- ty. The remains were brought here and today taken to Bellaires, O., for interment Mir. Bliss and his wife went to Grand Bay one month ago to spend the winter with their son. His death occurred after only one weeks illness
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
FuneraI of E, B. Dayin.

The remains of Edward B. Davis were inferred in Magnolia cemetery this afternoon, followed to the grave by a large cortege of friends. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father Shaw in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 3:30 o'clock. The pail bearers were J. w. Denton. Tim Watson. Robert Windon. Thomas Mcdonald, Willie Mcdonnell, E. F. Huston and George R. Haas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
BUSINESS IS BRISK
HEAVY CHRISTMAS TRADE IN THE
 GULF CITY.
All the Merchants are Pleased Over the FsesuIt-Arrangemen for Dis- tribution to the Poor.
 Personal and General.
Advertiser Bureau,
 NE-IsI nAa on

Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, Dec. 22.
 The city was astir early this morn ing, Shoppers, local and foreign being on the streets to an amazing number. Never in the record of the oldest mer- chant, has there been such rush of holiday traders as were to be seen to- day. On all sides the business men and their employees were taxed to wait on patrons. Several of the leading dealers were seen. only for a moment however, and each expressed himself as well pleased. The travel on the several railroads is simply immense and no complaint is heard in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

to Selma. This morning he was tried and was bound over to await the as- tion of the next grand jury in the sum of $200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
roo PROUD OF JEWELS.

Negro Locked Up in Tuscaloosa After a
 Peculiar Experience.
 Tuscaloosa, Dec. 22.-(SpeciaL IA negro boy who works for Mrs. F. w. Needs, was locked up last night by the police for being too vulgar in the dis play of his diamond rings. It seems that the boy appeared at one of the iewelry stores to ascertain if two dia- mond rings he had were the genuine articles. The clerk became susplclOA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Death oe Charles ". Fuller.

Columbus, Ga. Dee. 22.-(Special)- Charles w. Fuller, aged s4 years. an aged and respected citizen of Russell cnnntv. died yesterday at his home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Miss Eleanor Weems returned today from Chicago to spend the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

I will be open Monday, Xmas, until 8 o'clock.
 R. H. YELVERTON, phone PAY. No. Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Superintendent Charles Marshall. ol the Mobile and New Orleans divisor of the Louisville and Nashville nan, M road, came to the city from New Orleans this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Charles Rudolf, district passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad returned to Mobile this morning from a business trip to St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

in their quarters on Christmas morn ing from g to II o'clock. The Mobile Rifles, Captain John Callaghan com handing, will also keep open mouse from 1o:30 to 12 o'clock, in their guar ters in Armory Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Bftou---MAtinee Today, kinG of Opium Rinw.

Alfie-"Are you going to help trim the Christmas tree? Ch0lly-- No; thla year we are going to pool cur oxxuEt1 in trimming dad --RRelF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mrs. P. M. Sheibly and Miss Matte Sheibly. of Rome. Ga, are visiting Mrs. Frank Mccoy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mir. Alfred Rose has returned from A business trip to England.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
PernonnI and General

M. A. Gonzales. foreman at a cigar factory here, was assaulted and se- verely beaten this morning by Harry Malone, negro cigar maker Con- Zales was dealt a severe blow on the right ear with a piece of iron and otherwise badly beaten. Malone es- capped. Gonzales was taken to his home, Monday and Persimmon streets, and is suffering greatly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

near Crawford, Ala, of general debil- ity. His wife and one daughter, Mrs. Susan Taylor of Birmingham. survive him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Miss Bessie Wynne. of Demopolis, Is expected soon to visit Miss Clara Ross.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mrs. Yerger will leave tomorrow to spend the Christmas holidays with her daughter in Columbus, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mir. and Mrs. Culpeper Exum and MT Erskin Ramsey returned to Birmihs- ham last night after the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mir. Norborn R. Clarke has returned from Monroe, La. and Is Ill at ms home on Government street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Whether or not you wish 10 insure, it will give us great pleasure to show you The Travellers New Life Policy. Phone 1O7. R. ;. Well & Co, If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mrs. Guy Hamilton has gone to Dal- ton, Ga, for the holidays
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

The Young Matrons Euchre Club was entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Victor Lowenste ein. Mrs. Aaron Low enstein made the highest score re- ceiving a gold jewel case, and Mrs. Ed Schwarz, the second. fancy doll pin cushion. The other guests were Mesdames Sidney Rosenbaum, Louis Schwarz, Norman Meyer. Ralph Hoi- berg, Sam Zimmern, Dave Bauer, Louis
 Metzger. Sig Bauer, Milton HanaW Ren Kahlman, Inguatus Fried, Hymen Gabriel, Harry Schwarz, Miss Yetts Zimmern and Miss Gertie Schwarz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23
Social and Personal.

were enjoyed and after awarding the prize two-course luncheon was served
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

Mrs. E. o. Fowlkes has issued invi- tations to an At Home, December 2sth, from f to o'clock in comph- ment to Mrs. William B. Rowland and Mrs. J. B. Waterman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

The Christmas german of the V. V. V. cotillion club was danced tonight al Temperance Hall. A full description will be published Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

rlBhL ear WlLn pieCe or Fon anu otherwise badly beaten. Malone es- capped Gonzales was taken to his home, Monday and Persimmon streets, and is suffering greatly. In the kindergarten department of Barton Academy this morning the little tots, for some time entertained their parents and friends. The exercises in- cluded the manual of training of the youngsters and was much enjoyed by the onlookers.
 The pupils of Jefferson Street public school this morning had their annual Christmas tree. Each student was the recipient of q present. Asnumber of appropriate songs were rendered by the pupils. Many relatives and friends of the students witnessed the distribu- tion and enjoyed the singing.
 At 1 D. m. today in Old Barton. Grade No. 2 of Barton Academy. wei comed their parents and friends with delightful entertainment Miss Ade- lia Williams, in charge of the depart ment, was hostess and received many compliments on the performance of her pupils.
 The public schools of the city and county closed this afternoon for the Christmas holidays. The city schools will reopen on January 2 and the country schools one day later. Ed. Turner, a creole, fell from the roof of building at Dearborn and Palmetto streets this morning. break I ing an ankle and sustaining internal injuries.
 Lomax Rides, Captain Thomas Mckay icommanding. will be at home to friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-23

pr. Dantzler, of Gulfport, Miss, was one of inc out of town guests at the Rush Burgess wedding last evening.