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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
lUclnen and Society.
Fly Mrs. ]. M. DeCottes.

Boyd with Miss Ella Hargrove sayre. Mir. John Andrew Rice with Miss Flora Stakely. Sierra Bowder with Miss Coralye Richardson, Mir. Louis Lassiter with Miss Mamie Hunter, Mir. James Davidson with Miss Lucille Sargent, Mir. Howell Tatum with Miss Kittie Dent, Mir. Irving Porter with Miss Mary Por- ter, Mir Fielder Halls with Miss Mary Boyd Williams. MT. Jones with Miss Georgia Saffold, Mir. Willie Davidson with Miss Sarrah Warren, W. Arthur EIlsberry with Miss Lizzie Fitzpatrick Messrs. Herndon Glenn. Troy Watts Morgan Browder. James Browder, Jul ius Pearson, Walter Gayle, Ed. May Robert Ashley. Albert Ashley. Wyley Jones. Emile Hannon. Henry Stone John Jones, Penrose Stout, Howard Butt with Miss Maude Howe, Mir. Frank Woodruff with Miss Miriam Brame, MT John Frame with Miss Willie Elmore Mir. Frank Noble with Miss. Rebeccs Rutledge, Mir. Ed. Graham with Miss Julia Mae Henderson. Misses Georgia Saffold. Evelyn fBibb. Lizzie Beale, Paula Siebes, Kate Durr, Elizabeth Hig- gins, Rosalind Sayre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
coNsoLIpAT1oN MEANINcLEss.
ComntroIIer Gront For More Hapid
 Transit Companies.

NUhMNtEgAhGE GNW4N " Wh %AhVAC AA@W@*-
 Transit Companies.
 New York, Dec 26.--City Comptroller Grout. who Is also member of the Rapid Transit Commission made a statement today in which he said that the organization of the new Ryan-Bei- mont traction syndicate would not pre- vent independent bids for the system of subways Sn contemplation by the city.
 He predicted that before three weeks are past an independent corporation will be formed to bid upon new routes laid out by the Rapid Transit com- mission.
 T should regard the monopoly of all surface, elevated and subway transpor- tation as e baneful and threatening condition for the city" he said. 'Tf unchecked 1t means only such addition al subways as Mr. Belmont may desire and on Mir. Belmont's own terms. Such a monopoly means that New York must travel as Mr. Belmont desires as all railroad men seem to desire. in ears crowded to the utmost and without any chance of relief from competing lines"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
MILLIONS FOR GOLF.
WOnderful Growth of the Anciei
 Game fin Great Britain.

Wonderful Growth of the Ancient
 Game fin Great Britain.
 The present year has seen a record boom in golf, and several millions ster- ling have been spent on the pursuit of this most fascinating game, says cable from London to The PhiladeI- phia Ledger.
 Throughout the summer it was al- most impossible to keep pace with the number of new golf clubs that were opened every day. On an average the number of new clubs opened during the months of June. July and August was seven a week, while the average for the last twelve months has been four a week.
 This means that the last year has seen the opening of more than 200 new golf clubs. and. as on the average each club claims at least 100 acres. 10000 acres have been taken up since Mo- vember last for the purpose of making links.
 To give some idea of the sums that are spent on golf 1t may be mentioned that 1t has just been decided to lay out E6.6O0 in obtaining land for a new golf course at North Berwick. During the past year. too. f20.0O0 has been spent by the Footing Bee Club and f12.006 by the Bournemouth Corporation. while sums ranging from f2,000 to f5.000 have been expended in scores of cases
 The latest and one of the most am bilious schemes Is to acquire links Just outside the north of London at an expenditure of f7O.000.
 It Is estimated that the golf players of the United Kingdom now number 350.000. of whom 20.0o0 players are resident in London. and find their re- creation on links close to town.
 On this basis it Is not very difficult to calculate the amount of money which is now spent annually on the pursuit of the little white ball
 Taking f10 q year as the minimum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
MIR. AND MRS. CHAFFEE CELE-
 BRATE THEIR WEDDING

A
 A beautiful brilliant function of yes- terday was the reception at which MT. and Mrs Frank P. Chanfee entertained in the evening In celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of their we'd ding day. The elegant home on Ferry street was lavishly decorated In south ern smilax which was found graceful placing throughout the hall and draw ing rooms in which the guests were received and entertained. Mrs. Chaf- fee was richly gowned in gray crepe de chine trimmed in point lace ana car ried an. arm cluster of metior roses Miss Lucy Chaffee wore pink mousselin and lace, Miss May Chaffee was gown ed in blue liberty silk and Miss Marga- ret Chaffee's attire was of lavender silk tissue. Through the receiving hours punch and coffee were served from beautifully appointed tables adorned in cut flowers and smilax and a buffet luncheon was passed among the callers. The punch table was araciously presided over by Mrs Mo- Creary, Mrs Huffman and Mrs. Newson. and at the other table coffee was pour cd by Miss Kate Durr and Mrs. G. Har- rison. The others who assisted in en- tertaining were Miss Roper, Miss Well born. Miss Emerson. Miss Thornton. Miss Fannie Haynie, Mrs. R. Cornwell. Mil1 Camilla Webber. and Mrs. Sim monds. Mir and Mrs. Chaffee received many beautiful gifts and they and their lovely daughters greeted many warm admiring and loving friends on the occasion of the celebration of their silver wedding day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
Railroad News

While the holiday rush is all over with the local railroads, still the late train habit seems to have become per- manent institution, and last night every train entering the Union Station was late. Both of the Louisville and Nash vile evening trains from New Orleans were over an hour late, while the train from Cincinnati due at 7:25 p. m. was three hours late
 Tn the next few days the holiday travel will begin again, but the ratl- road people say that 1t will be nothing like as heavy as 1t was last week
 The Louisville and Nashville Rail- road has let contracts for big addition to the Decatur shops. The Decatur shops are now the second largest shops on that road. and have the largest ca pacity for manufacturing freight cars. Nearly all the cars manufactured by that company are made in Decatur, and for some time the shops have been turning out an average of seven box cars per day. The shops are to be en- larged now, giving daily capacity Of about ten cars per day.
 Commercial Agent Fred. B. White of the Central Railway will give his per- sonal attention to the handling of the Mansfield train which he will accom- pany from Montgomery to Macon and Savannah. The special train of eleven ears will be brought to Montgomery by the Louisville and Nashville from New Orleans Monday morning. Late Mon day night, or early Tuesday morning, the Central will handle the special from Montgomery to Macon and Savannah. The latter cities are the only towns he plays in Georgia, and Montgomery is the only town he plays in Alabama.
 The Louisville and Nashville will handle another big theatrical special Thursday, the twelve ear train of the Savage Grand Opera Company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
FOLK WILL REPLY.
Says Convict Inspectors show Lack of
 Legal KnOwIedge,

Says Convict Inspectors show Lack of
 Legal Knowledge.
 St. Louis, Dec. 26.--When asked to- day about the letter from the State Board of. Prison Inspectors claiming they have no power to govern the pen itentiary. Governor Folk, who was in the city, said:
 z 'T have not received the letter of the prison inspectors printed in the papers, but when I do, shall. of course, an- swer 1t. The remarkable thing about the report and letter is that the inspec- tors seem to be so calmly oblivious of the duties imposed on them by law.
 "The law puts responsibility on them which they cannot decline. They are the governing board of the prisou and are paid $250 year each by the State for their services They accept the compensation and decline the du ties. They say they have no powers Their powers are defined by statute anf all insist upon is that they do tke things the law requires them to do."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
ChiIdreu's Hands.

Some children. like kittens, entertain n great hatred of water, as their dirty little diRits show. Naturally they dread washing their hands in very cold weather if they suffer from chaps or chilblains, but with care all discom- fort may be avoided. Get the children into the habit of thoroughly washing their hands every night Tn warm water ,,sins good soap and a soft nailbrush. See that the soap is well rinsed out of the skin and insist upon the hands
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
ARMENIAN EARTHQUAKE.
Hundreds of People of HarpOOt Ar
 H0Yneleaa.

Hundreds of People of HarpoOt Are
 Homeless.
 Boston, Dec. 26.--The American Board of Commissioners today received a cablegram from Constantinople an- nouncing a severe earthquare in the Harpoot Vileyet, in Eastern Turkey, which destroyed many house and made many people homeless and destitute.
 The dispatch adds that relief Is need ed. This region Is said to be very densely populated. largely by Arme- nians. It Is one of the sections of Asi- atic Turkey devastated at the timeA of the Armenian massacres in 1895.
 Harpoot is the center of one of the largest mission stations of the Ameri- can board.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
Au Aboard Save One Seaman Report
 cd Lost.

All Aboard Save One seaman Report s ed Lost.
 Tamta, Fla, Dec. 2e-captain Leon- ard of the schooner Helen Thomas, ar- irving at Port Tampa today from Gal weston, reports the wreck of the three rnasted schooner Sakatka, of Farsbo- TO. Nova Scotia and the drowning of the entire crew, excepting John F. Williams, of St. Johns, N. B., the mate.
 The capsized schooner was first sighted by Captain Leonard on Deoem- Der 23. He sent a boat containing his second oficer and i've men to the wreck. The men found Williams cling ing to the vessel having been without food or drink for four days.
 Hunger had forced Williams to eat a portion of his oil coat Among the drowned were John Conlan, managing owner of the schooner, and his son, both of Farsboro. N. S.; John Cox of St. Johns, steward, and four seamen. Will Hams has about recovered from his horrible experience.
 The wrecked schooner was bound for Havana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
being thoroughly dried.

being thoroughly dried.
 Then rub them with little glycerine and rose water or pure vaseline, espe- cially on the wrists. which usually be- come chapped before any other part. When after play the hands are dirty give them some warm water. into which you have put a Spoonful of oat- meal tied in piece or muslin. Let them wash their hands with this, using 1t like soap. It is cleansing, soothing and economical and may be burned afterward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
QUICK BIRTH RATE.
New York Mother. Has Two Chiidrer
 in Tour Months,

In Four Months.
 Albany. N Y., Dec. 26.--Mrs. Alfred wiltse, s15 Central Avenue. this city, Is the mother of 3-da,ys- old daughter which she insists was born 116 days, or less than four months, after she had given birth to a son.
 Her story is partially vouched for by Dr. George T. Norton, a reputable phy- sician, who attended her. Both pa- rents are a few months over 20 years of age. pr. Morton said to the Asso- ciated Press tonight that he believed the woman's story.
 "rhe child is normal" he said. and saw the other child. who is apparent ly not more than months old, showing as yet no sign of tooth MT. Wiltse told me that no physician attended the other birth, though one was sent for and her only attendant was a woman with whom she boarded, but whose present address she does not know. Mrs. wiltse's mother and family vouched for the truth of her story"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
WILL SELL ROAD.
Central of Georgia Wf1I Absorb SiII-
 more Ar Line.

Central Of GeOFgla Will Absorb SllI-
 more Ar Line.
 Swainsboro, Ga, Dec. 26.--A report has been received here that President George NJ. Crimson of the Silimore Ar Line Railroad, in which he owns the controlling interest. has sold the road, the transfer to be made on the first of January to the Central Of Georgia Railway Company.
 The price paid Is said to be $400, 900. The Sillmore Air Line runs between wadley and Collins. distance of fifty four miles It has been planned to extend it to Greenville, s. C., and Brunswick, Ga. Officials will neither affirm nor deny the report concerning the sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
soIuteIy FIrepT0of.

destroyed by fire today. Two drug stores, a meat market. bank and three general stores. including stocks and buildings, were burned, together with smaller concerns. A hardware store and general store alone are left. No estimate has been made of the loss There Is little insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
o,nrleu ChaIIeuwes JeTries.

San Francisco, Dec. 26--Jack O'Brien the pugilist, who recently defeated Robert Fitzsimmons, authorized the is- suance of a challenge to James J. Jef- fries, the retired heavyweight cham pion. Any terms that Jeffries may de- mand, he says. will be accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
A PRoGREssIvE ART PARTY.

A
 A notable enjoyable affair among the younger set was the Progressive Art Party given on Christmas evening by Miss Dora Davidson at the home or Mir and Mrs. w. B. Davidson on Wiik- inson street.
 Each guest on entering was present. ed A booklet containing seven pages and was instructed that the duty irn- posed was to draw as many pictures The subjects were, A Christmas Tree' n Gibson hear, a bicycle, an elephant, a donkey. my partner and sprls ok mistletoe. The first prize offered for the best drawings was won by MT. Feh- rose Stout, who young as he IS. IS an artist of ability. A prize, the secone won by MT. John Andrew Ross. ana the consolation prize, a handsome purse fel to MT. Jef NFalkner.
 The first prize for the Misses was an onera bag, won by Miss Sara Warren Wilkerson, the second a gold brooch was won by Miss Mary Burke.
 The consolation prize, a pretty ran fell to Miss Fletcher Pearson.
 After the awarding of the prizes de- ucious refreshments were served at small tables. after which the guests were invited into the dinning room where a Christmas table was presented to view. The center piece was Christmas tree and mounds or IruiL formed the decorations at either end. while cabins of candy were placed along at intervals and rose shaded elec- trjc lights were placed around the en- tire table, and hopes of smilax were traced between.
 At a smaller table adorned in red carnations in the same apartment, cake and punch was served. Those who as- sisted the gracious young hostess were Misses Els Riley, Alice McGehee, El- len Tyson Messrs. Phares Coleman, Blount Davidson, and William David- son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Miss Marguerite Rice will entertain at cards on Thursday morning at Il O clock in compliment to Miss Catherine McDermot. of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mir and Mrs. c. A. Hubbard. of Att lanta. are visiting their parents, Mir and Mrs. M. McGuire. No. 2eo Martha street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

MISS oLIN,s GERMAN TO MIR. STONE.
 Among the young folk no prettleT affair of this holiday has occurred than that at which Miss Lila bess Oiih entertained on last evening when she honored MT. Henry Stone. The nome or her parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Olin on sayre street was beautiful in an adorn- ing of southern smilax, red carnations red Christmas bells and red and green candles in silver candelabra. An arch was formed in the doorway between the double parlors of red bells hung with charming effect. The floors were covered with crash and arranged Tor dancing The german was led by Mir Henry Stone with the graceful young hostess who was attired in pink Japa- nese Housi silk over white silk trim med elaborately in ribbon and lace.
 During the evening dainty refresh ments were served. Mrs. Olin. who wore a gown of hello silk yelled in lace, assisted her daughter in looking to the pleasure of her guests who were;
 MT. BIount Davidson with Miss Rita Ament, MT. Herbert Jones with Miss Mary MetcaIf, MT. Churchill Marks with Miss Ellen Lyon, Mir. Garside Harris with Miss Annie Chandler, Mir. George Harris with Miss Mary Cobbs, Mir. Sam Ellsberry with Miss Florence Davidson, Mir VIII Ellsberry with Miss Jessie Ware. Mir, Joe Persons with Miss Dora Davidson. MT Gus Tatum with Miss Ida Parrish, Harris Washburn, with Miss Kate Alley, Mir. Glenn Jennings. with Miss Halls, MT. Tom Alley with Mice aSsparAA Andrewa. MT. saaburn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
IN HONOR OF MISS HIRscH.

The members of the Sewing Circle entertained In honor of Miss Nell Hirsch yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Henry Moog or Lawrence street.
 As Miss Hirsch--a member Of the Sewing Circle-is to be bride today the lovely, though small. affair was in the nature of a farewell to her from her fellow members.
 The home was adorned with taste in red and green and red bells figured conspicuously in the plan. The amusc- ment of the afternoon was a mock mar riage ceremony followed by criticism of the couple and the presentation of mock wedding presents. From the chandelier, strings of bells were hung and a prize awarded for the correct guessing of the number. It fell to Miss Nell Hirsch, and another award ed for a game of bells, was won by Miss Sidney Levy.
 A delicious course dinner was serv- ed beneath a canopy of bells and mis- tfetoe and while seated the party en- loved the reading of an original poem by Mrs. Henry Moog. The beautiful soucenirs of the happy hours were silver loving cups which were present. ed to each guest. The party included Mrs. Sidney Levy. Mrs. Silva Baum, Mrs Henry Moog, Miss Nell Hirsch. Miss Bertha Rice, Mrs. Phil Baum, Miss Tessie Drum, Miss Florence Hirsch, and Mrs. Charles Shanks of Cincinnati aunt of the bride.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mrs. Emma Starr and daughter. Miss Aljean Starr. of Philadelphia, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Alex Rice and Miss Jessemine Rice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mir. John Arlington. who has been visiting his mother. Mrs. Mary Airing ton. returned to Chicago yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

The next meeting of the No Name Club will be held on January 10. The lecture that was to have been given by the Club is indefinitely postponed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
rira nf Hernilnn. Irna.

Lincoln, Neb., Dec. 26-A Journal special from Wilson. Neb., says the business part of Herndon, Kas,, was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
PERSONAL ITEMS

Mir. and Mrs. Alex Rice will entertain on Thursday evening for their daugh- ter Miss Jessemine Rice and her guest. Miss Aljean Starr, of Philadelphia. who was her school mate at Barnard col fege. New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

The Queen of Clubs will meet with Miss Annie Laurie Sparks this morning at her home 723 South Court street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
HISS FLETCHER PEARSON
 -,~y,Crura xNun gn lfn n

ENTERTAINED SOME FRIENDS.
 A pretty entertainment of last even ing among the young folk was the guessing party given by Miss Fletcher Pearson at the home of her parents Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Pearson, on. The diversions enjoyed were going to schooF contest and spider weo nunt for a prize. To each guest small slate was handed and questions to an swers were given. The prize Tor tnis was awarded to Miss Julia May Hen derson. It was a beautiful Japanese picture.
 Each guest was told to trace one or the strings of the spider web to It's end. and that one would lead to a prize. Miss Emmie Lula Thomas was the lucky one, who selected the rignt string and she found at its end a beau tiful stick pin.
 Fruit punch and refreshments were served during the evening.
 The guests were: Edward May, Elm mic Lula Thomas. Edward Graham Julia May Henderson, Wylie Jones. Georgia Richardson, Winnie Shalks, McNeil De Jarnette. Lucille Glenn, Bop Phelps. Lila Allen, George Miles, Genie Burke, Mir. Evans, Bessie Miles, Robert BeIser, Daisy Armstead. Morgan STOW der, Annie Solomon. James Browder. Taylor Beale, Brock Tabor, Mamie Hunter, Leslie Thompson. Dora David- son, Julius Pearson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
SCHOONER WRECK.

The Favorite Billy clifford at BitOu. Matinee Today. IS to 3S Cents Only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27
BONAPARTE ACTS.

The Favorftc Billy Clifford at Biiou.
 Matinee Today. l5 to B Cents Only.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mr. Hampton Black is at home for the holidays with his parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. Walter Black. at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Miss Katherine Oates entertained at dinner last evening in honor of Mir. William c. Oates jr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mr. Hampton Black is at home for the holidays with his parents, Mir. and Mrs. J. Walter Black.
 Miss Katherine Oates entertained at dinner last evening in honor of Mir. William c. Oates jr.
 Mir. William T. Warren. of New York, is visiting his father, Mir. J. R. Warren. on Court street.
 Miss Mcwilliams. of Canada, is the guest of Mrs. F. c. Adams at her home on Perry Street. Mrs. Claude Cobb will entertain the Ionian Club on Thursday morning at Il o'clock Mir. Henry Seibles spent Monday in the city with his mother. Mrs. Emmet Seibles. Miss Dorothy Graham has gone to Eufaula to visit her sister. Mrs. E. L. Hill. Miss Maggie Booth is spending the holidays with her mother. Mrs. Margar- ct Booth, Mfr. William J. Conniff has returned from Mobile. where he spent Christ mas Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Naftei are visit ing relatives in Mobile during the holi- days.
 Miss Mary Knowles is at home from Welesly College for the holidays
 
 Miss Julia Taylor Is visiting Miss Fannie Golson in Wetumpka.
 Miss Kate Blue Is at home for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mir. William T. Warren. of New York. is visiting his father, Mir. J. R. Warren. on Court street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-27

Mir. and Mrs. W. s. Naftei are visit- ing relatives in Mobile during the holi- days.
The Jewish outlook., 1905-10-20
Milwaukee,.

Abraham Simmer of Waverley, Iowa. has
just made a substantial gift of $4,000 to
the Sinai Hospital Association Of Milwau-
new building. A little over a year ago he
gave his palatial home, worth $4,000, to the
Sisters of Charity at Waverley for hospi-
tai, but required that it be dedicated as
non-sectarian hospital. Mr.. Simmer is the
most eccentric of American millionaire
phianthropists. To him money appeals but
little. He says that for his happiness all
he wants is crust of bread, place to lay
his head and clothes to keep him comfort
able. He claims the happiest moment of
his life will be when he is able to unbur-
den himself of all his wealth and start
again on an equal footing with his fellow
beings in the struggle for existence. He
came by his fortune rghteOusly and chal-
lenges any man to say that he ever secured
a penny but through honest methods. His
history in Iowa bears him out, for he came
to this state when but poor boy Here he
amassed his great wealth through business
shrewdness and good fortune which
seemed to pursue him wherever he went.
His money he earned buying, feeding and
selling cattle then clearing land and selling
lumber, and finally by investing his accu-
mutations in banks and real estate. Helping
old people is the hobby of Abraham Slim
mer He has given thousands for hospitals,
homes for the friendess, and old peoples
homes. 1t gives him greatest joy to afford
comfort to the declining years of those he
sees drawing near the end of lifeis battle.