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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

dozen: the Lawson pinks are g a dozen, and the commonest varieties bring sl,5O a dozen. There is whole sale florist near the city who declares that the carnation will nevermore De called the poor mans rose" that lt ls winning its way into the nrst plaes oI favor, and that he Is going to give up violet raising, which Is his specialty' and devote his time to the cultivation of the carnation. ''Violets," he says are gbing out of fashion"
 TO this last assertion the retaii florists of New York city take excep- tion. "violets have such firm hold with the women," said a dealer yester- day morning, that 1 don't believe that anything could force them out of popu- larity. The prices that vtolets are Infringing do not look as if they are an flower. The choicest the large, fragrant double flower and the long stemmed single California vio- let of delicate sweetness-sell for $4 q hundred this week In few days same number can probably be bought for S1 less. The ordinary sweet violet costs s2.5U a hundred now.
 Roses are bringing ss to $6 dozen with the exception of the Ameri- can Beauty, of course. A rare variety of tea rose. which is sold by one flor ist here exclusively, comes way from Brampton. Ont Its petals are rich, deep pink, with lining of velvet yellow. and it's leaves arA tinged with red
 Many of the city florists have been making a speciality of artistic florlaJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Cbe CbeatreS
RlIlx Kernana,a MlnstreIs.

Many persons who went to the Bi1ou Theatre last night to see the Billy Ker- sands negro minstrels, remembered him in the excellent minstrel troupe of Richard & PrinBle's Georgia Minstrels last winter, and expected to see a per- formance of equal merit, but they were disappointed.
 Time has made no progress in the worth of Billy .Kersands and the per- formance he and the members of his company gave last night adds nothing to his reputation as a negro minstrel man.
 A first part with no voice above the ordinary, a few new jokes and some old ones. one or two end men of aver age ability, and an olio of several fair acts. and Craig, @ great contortionist, constitute the performance of the Billy Kersand's Minstrels. One cannot expect to see a perform anee equal to that of Al c. Field or Primrose and Dockstader for popular prices, but one may expect a better show than was seen al the Bijou last night
 After the introductory chorus by the entire company. Manzie Campbell start ed off well with a rag-time song, Ease Back" and received several encores on his rendition. E. J. Burton attempted to sing Beyond the Gates of Paradise" song of merit, but his singing was not creditable. Bunk Campbell con tributed one of the best things In the first part in his song, Sweet Dreams,' and his eccentric dancing was very good. The song is ordinary, but he made it a feature by singing and act ing it effectually. H. s. wooten, a ne- gro with a tenor voice of high range sang Two Eyes of Brown" but in such an affected voice that he destroyed what little worth there was to the sotg.
 shame on You by Kid Langford, and Alexander" by Dave Smith were fair efforts.
 The chorus gave but ordinary back Ing to the work of the solists, but the orchestra did good work and showed up well.
 Billy Kersands danced bit and sang new rag-time song. You Must Think I'm Santa Claus" in a way to draw applause from the audience.
 In the olio,. AlonZo Moore did credit able work In legerdemain act. The Alabama Quartette caused some laugh tr by eccentric song work; the Housley Brothers musical act was in part good and Craig delighted the audience by his 10 sur erior in that line has been seen n Montgomery. and it Is we'll worth ghile to see his act
 matinee performance at 2:3O o'clock
 his afternoon and a performance to- night ends the company's engagement l Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

Forbes; cockrel, Mrs. Florence Forbes. first, second and third; bullets, Mrs. Forbes, first, second and third; breed- ing pen, Mrs. Forbes, first.
 Contest of Brahmas. , The two hottest competitions were in the light Brahma class and in the black Minorca. In these classes Dolan Bros. of Birmingham and A. A. Jan- ney. Jr.. of Montgomery carried off the honors.
 Mrs. Forbes. who took off the honors in the white Leghorn class, in a fancier of New Decatur and has won a number hibits. V
 Jesse c. Adams. President of the As- sociation; L.. D. Teasley, Secretary, and H. J. McCafferty Of Birmingham, Su- perintendent. are in personal charge of the show.
 The entries are as follows: J. L. AL ley. Midway; W. W. Brown, Springfield, Tenn; Chief John F. Browder, Mont gonery; P. W. Bates, Hamburg: ]. H. Growel. Parrot, Ga: NJ. B. Campbell. Montgomery; J. W. Cox, Montgomery: c. H. Cowart, Troy: c. A. Cary, Auburn: Doian Bros. Birmingham; F. p. Dyer, Montgomery; s. J. Erckert, Birming- ham: R. M Eggleston, Birmingham; s. ID. Fields, Spiegners; Mrs. Florence Forbes. New Decatur; c. q. Glider. Mt, Meigs; J. L. Gilmore, Troy; Haysen,s Poultry Yards, Chunehula; H. B. Hale, Montgomery; Clinton Hansiey, EIkton, Va; M. Hanby. Pratt City; c. B. Jordan. Ozark; A. A. Janney. Jr., Montgomery; J. W. Killingsworth, Augusta, Ca; D. w. Keys, Montgomery; A. J. Lawson, Cleveland, Tenn; Mrs W. H. Miller, Portersville. Tenn: P. D. Moore, Hop- kinsville, Ky; s. J. Naftel 6 Sons, Naf- tel: Nntwood Farm, Montgomery; 6. J. McCafferty. Birmingham; Oak Lawn Poultry Yards. Aberdeen, Miss; Mrs. " s. Porter. Springfield. Tenn; R. E. Wiley, Atlanta, Ga: H. W Sexton. An niston; s. c. Settle. Nashville; D. R. z. shanks. Garland; L. K. Terrell. Sir. mingham: L. D. Teasiey. Montgomery; Mrs. H. Thornton. Nashville; H. IT. Verdery, Augusta. ds.; J. L. Walker. Montgomery; J. W. Young, PrattyiIle: D. R. Cook, Montgomery: D. P. ocon- nell, Macon; Dave Roswald, Montgom- cry; !. R. c. Howard. Dothan; B. F. Buroh, Montgomery; G. W. F. Reyn. ton, Montgomery; A. E. Merriam, Chat tanooga.
 The show opens at o'clock this morning and will close at ii o'clock tonight It will continue throughout tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
CHURCH CLUB DINNER
DELIGHTFUL ENTERTAINMENT OF
 LAST NIGHT.
Good Muaic, Happy Speeches and Ex" cellen Music Contributed to Make the Occasion One to Be Re.
 meanbeReds

Delightful and highly successful in every particular was the second socta, meeting and banquet at Bastiani ano Massiuius's of the Church Club of Montgomery. which was held last night.
 Between fifty and sixty members and guests were seated around the poaro when Major w. w. scfewA sPresident of the Club, arose with few intro. ductory remarks. After saying how pleasant 1t was to meet together again in these family gatherings, so to speak, he explained the object of the club, The organization of the club. ne said, was for the purpose of promot- ing acQuaintance. sociability and to advance the growth of the Church so far as each member could do so.
 With a piano accompaniment by Mir Johnson. organist of St. Johns, MT. M. B. King sang "schuberts Sere- nade," followed by an address by Rev E. E. Cobbs. rector of St. Johns on 'The Good of Coming Together"
 Mir. L.. B. Farley next delivered an address on Moral Influence in the School.'
 Dr. J. H. Lakin. with the piano, &C., commandment of Mir. Johnson, sang with great effect, Briggs Because of You"
 Then came an address by MT. F. F. Chaffee. "The Cheerful is the Better View" Mir. Chaffees earnest words and exquisite language sank deep into the heart of every man In the room- and the impression made was most lasting.
 MT. W. c. Pope, long Superinten- dent of the Sunday School at St. Johns. gave a very interesting and in- structive talk, Sunday School Thoughts"
 Mir. King then sang Cowles Cross ing tho Bar" followed by an address by MT Hartwell Douglass on Chris tan Citizenship"
 Rev. Stewart Mcqueen, rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter, in his usual interesting style, made some re- marks on current events. remarks half humorous, pungent and enjoyable.
 Mir. T. Gardner Foster and Colonel J, w. A Sanford, followed with some intenesting remarks.
 A resolution or thanks to Messrs. c. o. Willis, Weatherly Carter and J. ". Holt for their efforts in making the meeting a success was adopted unan- imouslS by the club.
 With the singing of "Auld Lang syne by the entire club the happy evening was brought to a close.
 The menu was as follows:
 Oyster cocktail, celery. olives. pickles, broiled pompano, St. Julien potatoes, broiled quail, French peas. charlotte russo, Roquefort and Edam cheese, black coffee. cigars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

noveIities One of the prettiesk designs by Warendorff, the Broadway florist is 9 birds nest Of woven pussy willow branches, with their soft gray balls. which he impor- ted from the South for the purpose. Inside of the nest. which Is about nine inches in diameter. a crockery dish is arranged to hold water for the fiow- CTS which fill the nest.
 Another novelty is the gilded old Dutch shoe. which also holds water One of these shoes displayed in a win dow yesterday was filled with red roses and lIlies-of- the-valley. and made lovely blending of the red. the white and the gold. Daisies. which arc 50 cents a dozen, arc also pretty In these Dutch shoes.
 Japanese primulas, tiny flowers which resemble wild English priul- roses. are popular just now arranged in little champagne hampers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
 Great Crowds Throngcd Into Auditorium. SEVERAL AWARDS MADE Dog Exhibit Brought Out Many Fine CanineS. Chickens and Birds from Many states Excite Admiration and Woader
 of spectators-wnl Con-
 tinue Through Friday.
SEVERAL AWARDS MADE

With roosters growing. hens cack- ling, turkeys gobbling, and pigeons, pet stock of all varieties from the handsome peafowl to the austere hawk. proudly displaying their feathered beauty. the first annual exhibit Of the State Poultry Association opened at the Montgomery Auditorium yesterday morning at o'clock.
 The show was a revelation to all Montgomerians who attended. On the floor of the vast auditorium were the coops secured from the New York show, coops which have contained birds that have taken prizes at Madi- son Square Garden and in these coops
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
SATURDAY MATINEE AND NIGHT, Charles FrObman Presents "The Girl from Kays," The Riar Musical flnnnaAr

Charles Frohman and George Ed warde's big farcical comedy with mu- sic, '"The Girl From, Kays," comes to the Montgomery Theatre Saturday mat inee and night. This show is said to be one of the brightest that has ever found it's way to us from London and New York. It ran for nine months last season in New York, which is some thing of a record. while 1t scored in London. the preceding season a run of considerably over a years duration. Seat sale opens this morning for both matinee and night performances.
 --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
A pentructIVe FIre.

There was a destructive fire at Ferry Pass. Fla. timber headquarters east of the city. last afternoon, the blaze having started from a defective flue. It got beyond control in short order. totally destroying the office of the Ferry Pass Timber Inspectors Asso- citation and burning a lot of very val uable records. The books of the asso- citation and a lot of cash were in 0 large iron safe. and it is not thought they were damaged to any extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Tonight, "GIittering Gloria with nOrofhv NoFtnm.

Dorothy Morton will be seen at the Montgomery Theatre tonight in the latest successful comedy, ''Glittering Gloria" She will be pleasantly re- membered here for her characterization in other musical comedy productions. She is considered one of the cleverest comediennes we have and Is noted for her splendid gowns. In her present play. she has a character that affords ample scope for her well-known abil- ity. She is surrounded by a company of rare excellence, composed of artists who are exceptionally clever in their respective lines. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
penth of NIrr. c. c. nenttr.

Tuscaloosa. Jan. 7.-(speciaI. D--Af- ter a lingering illness Mrs. c. C. Beat ty passed away at her residence on sixth Street. When the end came she was surrounded by her entire family, Miss Estelle Beatty of Birmingham, John. Eugene and Earl Beatty of this city. Mrs. Beatty had been a resident for a number of years and had many warm friends. The body was taken to Coaling and the interment in the fam fly burylnS ground.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
CARNATIONS FAVORED.
Florist Says They WIu Usurp
 Place of Vtolets.

" hBleSnAE flU&AAN SAy8 AMpy NtAL
 Place of ViOlets.
 New York Tribune.
 Few indeed are the flowers that are born to blush unseen and to waste their sweetness on the desert atr at a holiday season. As soon as the tinlest fioweret peeps out upon a green house world. it's grower comes along and with ruthless shears sewers 1t from the stock and sends it posthaste. with a lot of other posies. to the city florists. Flowers sell by the hundred, by the dozen, or alone. according to size and scarcity.
 Orchids and American beauty roses. as usual. head the price list. bringing $l each just now. Notwithstanding the cost they have been selling well.
 Carnations, also--at Ieaststhe choicest varieties@-are going at holiday price. The 'Enchantress. of a delicate pink tint, with many 9 the flowers four inches in diamete Is selling for S3 a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
FRIDAY NIGHT,

Henry W. savage's famous English Grand Opera organization, now the largest of it's kind in the operatic world. includes score of prima don- mas, tenors. baritones and passes, a great all-American singing chorus and a complete grand opera orchestra under two conductors. The company will be heard here In wagner's most popular opera, Tannhauser. at the Montgomery Theatre Friday night. Curtain at 8 clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
work Day of NIne Hour..

Baku, Jan. 1S.-Under arrangements between owners and employees of the
 Il fields the working day has been fixed at nine hours for laborers and
 light hours for skilled workmen. Elm oloyes are to furnish fuel. water. light lad lodging allowances. Men paid by .he month are to receive full pay for time lost during the strike and those tmpioyed by the week to receive half pay for the same period
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Proposes Constltution'a Amendmeut.

RFOpoSes Constitutions Amen0memt.
 Washington, Jan. 1S.--A joint reso- lution introduced by Representative Reeder of Kansas. proposes an amend ment to the constitution providing that members of the House be chosen every third year; that Senators be elected by direct vote and that Congress shall as- sembie at least once each year on the 9th of January. The term of the Pree- arst Tuesday in May is fixed aS iIlau. gural day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Good Roasis Delegates.

A number of delegates to the Good Roads Convention which convenes in lacksonvilie. Fla, tomorrow. will leave the city in the morning to take part in the meeting. The Mayor could not spare the time to go and City Clerk Shine will represent him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Rcturned from Wedding Tour :,

MT. and Mrs. Eugene Arbona re- turned this morning from an extended wedding tour and tonight there was o grand reception rendered the newly welded couple. A band was In attend ance, friends gathered and made the couple happy by the giving of pres ents of beauty and usefulness and @ good time generally was had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
vickeru wnI Be Hanred.

Muskogee. I. T., Jan. 1s.-A jury in ne Federal Court has returned a yer iict of guilty against Joe Vickers, harged with committing a criminal tssault upon Mrs. Bessie Dubar white) near Waganer last May, and c will be hanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
German Cruisef Mail.

Mail for the German cruiser Bremen continues to pile up at the local post office and whom the foreign warship reaches this port during next week there will be many letters from the old country delivered to the sailors. The custom house people are preparing to welcome the German officials The Bremen will remain a week in Pensa- cola harbor and the German citizens are preparing to give their country men a welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
To pIspoee ef ponds.

Mayer Welles is working on rec ommendation to the Council looking to the disposition of the Improvement bonds which have been issued but which have not found market. This message will recommend that com mittee of three from the Council be named to work in conjunction with the bond trustees and draw up an act to be passed at the next Legislature which will more easily sell the bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
FELL TO HIS DEATH
PENSACOLA POLICEMAN RUN. OVER
 BY STREET CAR.
standing on Front Platform, He Lost His Balance and Wheels Grind Him fs Dcath--Was weiI
 Known Oficer.

Pensacola. Fla, Jan. la--(Special)-- George Stookinger, day turnkey at tae police station, and one of the best known and highest esteemed members of the city police force, was instantly killed late last night by an electric car, he having fallen over the front of the car. and the wheels passed over his severed from the body and when the coroner and other men gathered about to take charge of the remains there was horrible sight presented. Besides being cut badly by the car wheels the body was dragged for some distance and was dirt-begrimed and bleeding.
 Mir. Stockinger had a family. He resided on Cevallos Street within half block of the street car line and as usual he boarded one of the belt line cars last night at s:30 o'clock, intend- ing to go home. A circle of the belt of three miles was made and the car reached the straight track on Gregory Street. After passing over the inter- section of Tarragona and Gregory Streets, where the line of the Louisville and Nashville track Is crossed, Shockin- ger received the fall which caused his death. He was standing on the front platform with the niotorman at the time and was conversing when he sud- denly lost his balance. Involuntarily his arms encircled an iron support on, the car and this somewhat stopped the fall from the car, but thew him directly in front. His hold failed and in a moment he had dropped or and the wheels had passed over him. Not a groan escaped him so far as known, and when the car was stopped and tho two men In charge ran back, he was lifeless.
 Conductor Fisher said that Stock inger had seemed to lose his balance and when he. Fisher. saw that he was going to fall. he called out a warning to the motorman. The latter knew what was said and immediately applied the brakes. but too late. Conductor Fisher at once rang up the police sta ton and the coroner. Chief Sohad, when he heard the news, rushed to the scene and the street car men surrender ed at once. They were held in custody until the coroner finished the inquest, when 1t was adjudged that no one was directly responsible for the accident.
 The body was conveyed to an un- dertaking shop and prepared for burial. At 6 o'clock this morning the body was conveyed to the late home of the de- ceased and there held to await inter- ment. Relatives were communicated with in New Orleans, and the deceas- eds aged mother will arrive tomorrow. The entire night force called at the residence early this morning and vlew- ed the remains of their comrade, and at the funeral tomorrow, there will be an attendance of the entire police force under the command of the chief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Prinonern PIend C;uIltx.

Quite number of prisoners went before Judge Beggs this morning and entered pleas of guilty to charges against them. none of seyious na- ture. The criminal court has not much to do these days, on account of these pleadings before the judge before the court conVeues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
Fire In AnnIstOn.

Anniston. Jan. 1S.--tspeciaL)-The home of Chief of Police J. N. Sweets was gutted by fire tonight at s o'clock. The house was valued at s2,500, and the effects at s1.OOO. About half Is q loss fully covered by insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

The Congo is one of the widest wa terways in the globe, if not the finest It is twenty y-five miles across in parts, so that vessels may pass one another and yet be out of sight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
FINANCIAL

MONEY TO LoAN--I represent the United States Mortgase and Trust Company. An uual or semiS annual repayments allowed II desired. Am also prepared to make al. size loans on city suburban property
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
PERSONAL.

AsTRoLoGY-Life character readings, con -erning health, disease. separAtions divorce natrimony. speculation. business love af- fairs. Thelma, the Gypsy, satisfies skep- ties. Sla DeIter; hours. 10 tp 10. Thelma's last week in Montgomery. Call today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
IMON sAtNN tE1n NALE.

! BUY. sell and exchange iron safes c. every description, small and second han. Safes n stock Write q. J. TLrasher Basr phone i3S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
TOR SALE

FOR sALE-At City Pound Lot on the 27th day of January, F noon, for pound fees,
 one light brindle steer. swallow fork in each ear, white spot In forehead, long horns. about five years old. long tall. A. Gerald. Chief of Police. 9t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
FOR RENT

FOR RENT-Five room house, No. 7Gg Washington St. Apply at All Dexter Ave
 thu-fri-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

YOUNG MAN wants to take lessons on the mandolin; give experience and price wanted per lesson. Address Mandolin, care The Ad- yertig0r. . ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

WANTED Experienced boarding house keeper to rent and take charge of our saw mill boarding house; not on salary, but for what can be made out of the business; good
 tFensiAnt trade in addition to regular board ers Mcclure Lumber Co., wagar, Ala. It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

THREE or four young men who desire comfortable home can obtain board at 5G
 Mobile St.: references required; rates req
 sonabie. It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

FOR RENT-To a desirable eoIored tenant No. 105 Cleveland Avenue. a nice comfort ably arranged three-room cottage, in goou car line; large lot: rent ss a month. Ap- ply to Albert Hanson. at Advertiser office
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

FOR sALE-25 second hand oak tables, in good condition; suitable for dining room or kitchen; they will be sold at sacrifice price.
 Apply Massey Business College. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
WANTED

WE WANT your typewriter business; our sale, rental and repair service is unsur
 passed: supplies for all machines. Terry < Davant. u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

FOR sALB-Everything in the jewelry l.ns at greatly reduced prices; watches at el- most any price: everything else at especial ly low prices- Call and if you need anything in the jewelry line; we will save money for you. Montgomery Loan Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

wANTED-Traveling salesman in each State to sell our large hne of tobaccosi perma-
 nent posltion. Paragon Tobacco work. Bedford City. Va. wd-tn-tr-Su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
HELP WANTED.

wANTED-A white man woman for nurse tor lnvalid gentIemani a sood home;
 situation permaanent; outles hght. Address ]. B., care The Advertiser. thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19

WANTED--A position as drug clerk oy young man, 90 years of age; can furnish ref erences. Address x. 0. T., care Advertiser. BOOKKEEPER, 10 years experience, wants set of books to keep after p. m-: also com
 potent to open books. install modern systems or conduct examinations and audits. Ac- countant care Advertiser 4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-01-19
wANrED-MALE nELr.

IF YOU WANT permanent position as gem eral agent saiesman or state manager Tor Oeorgla or FlorIoa at $lUO to $SOO per month, handing special line to gin men, no competition, see Clark, GeneraI ManaseE' Merchants Hotel. City.