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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-19
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' - CELEBRATED.
 t,oeAada. August Especial. )-- Yesterday the writer had the unusual pleasure of attending a dinner party compAsea of the old time ladies or the neiEhbarhood. The occasion was the ei~htv-sfxth birthday Of Mrs. Mary Bibh HaIl, widow of the late Coionel " n. HalI. and the last remaining sister of the late Major Boiling Hall. The hosts, Mir and Mrs sam CoeD. tne latter a granddaughter of the honor sd eaest had prepared at their home near Eirewood an old time ante bell f,1un kprsad, that carried the dear old ladies back to their girlhood days. and if was something delightful to listen fo their "reminiscences as they recouh- led the happenings of their youthiui days. Here was bride or the SIX lies. How well they remembered just how she looked, the dress she wore. inc guests present and the innumera- ble little details so dear to the heart
 Rut she was a modern bride. two of the others. Mrs. Temple Hall and the guest of honor having been brides some thirty years before4
 The guests were: Mrs Mary Bino Hall. Mrs Temple Long Hall Mrs Iane Jackson Wilson. Mrs. Eliza Car ofinA Cobb, Mrs Sarah Allen Bibo' Mrs. Jerome K. Robinson, Mrs. Mar @aret Long Cleveland and Mrs Sarah Hall stamp, the sum Of whose ages is five hundred and nine-hve years ranging from sixty-fve to ninety Messes. J B. Stamp, Hines H. Hall Walter Blbb and the writer were also present to break the joints, as 1t were
 An ameteur took a snap shot Of the euest of honor grouped with her daughter, Mrs J. B. stamp. herself s7 years old. her granddaughter Mrs sam Cobb ana her great Eranddaush- fer and naTnesaxe. little Miss Mary FFaiI Cobb Then one also of those sweet ola ledles who had met to re- call and laugh over tReir giriish pranks of the long ago. When at length the time for parting came. the voices Of those old Mothers in Israel mingled in the "Auld Lang Syne" and acsod be with us till we meet asaln. And the tears that glistened in the eyes of all were not altogether Of sadness as each took their departure, for their respective homes, the happier for that meetinx, conceived ana brought about by the splendid hosts
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PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mrs T. j. Horrigan and Miss Fannie Calm have gone to New York.
 & < & Little Miss Frances White, of UnIon- town, is visiting her aunt. Mrs. Victor H. Hanson.
 %@a MT and Mrs. W. H. Hawley are spending their vacation in the noun tains of Tennessee, At present, they are at Bosom Springs.
 ase% Mrs. w IT. TnonIas was hostess at the Country club yesterday afternoon when she was assisted by Mrs, Robert Henderson. Mrs. Charles Abbercronbie. Mrs. Joseph Norwood. Mrs W. R. Tan- ner, Mrs J. L. Gaston, Mrs Charles Teasley, Miss Maggie Chambers. Miss Laura Chambers Miss Kate Steiner, Miss Matilda Norwood and Miss Annie Howard Ruth
 rMs. James H. West is spending a month at Asheville, N. c.
 Ss < % home after spending a few days with his family at Blount Springs. Miss E. R. wilson of Prattvnle, spent the day in the city with friends. on her way to St. Louis. where she will spend Wook or ten days.
 % Se ]. Miss Maggie and Laura Chambers will leave today for Warm Springs, Georgia, where they will spend some time
 < %@ Miss Kate Steiner has returned from a visit to friends in Kentucky.
 $ Ss2 Miss Maud McKtm has returned from a visit of two months to relatives in New York and other points east
 & S Ss MT. cliff Parks has returned from Mobile. where she spent two weeks visiting her sister.
 Ss sas Little Miss Maud Williams enter tained a number of her young friends Thursday afternoon Gt a progressive finch party at the home of her pa
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have made their horne in Montgomery several years and have many friends who will regret their removal from this city.
 %@~ Mrs. Maggie Johnson and daughter Mss Ethel Johnson. are visiting rei- atives in Milwaukee.
 a % MT. and Mrs. William Fl. Moore and daughter have returned from New York.
 Mrs Calvin Johnson of Columbus, Ga, 10 visiting her sister. Mrs. ". l.. Wornunn, at her home. 218 Sayre Street
 @%@ Miss Isabelle Lee of Carlowville. Is visiting Miss Ella McPherson- at her home, szT Sayre Street.
 %&S& Mrs c. A. Warner is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. W. D. Judge at their home on South McDonough Street for few days
 @%% Misses Jean and Claire Pelligrint Have this morning for Pass Christian, where they will spend the remaindei 0f the summer months.
 %% Se Mrs. John M. Burch and Mrs. J. A. thompson are at Hendersonville. N. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-08-19

A few years ago Alabama lay light ly sleeping.
 She was indeed aweary. The sweat of years to terrific struggle lay thick upon her brow; the blows from her sturdy buffetings gainst poverty, de- feat ana anguish were just now healed upon her vigorous frame and To, as kind sIumber laid its gentle touch up- on her dropping eyes she yielded unto rest But not for long, low whisper found it's way to her dulled brain. "Education?" Again. louder and more insistent. "Education.' "Ahi not so soon, let &me rest" she murmured
 But relentlessly 1t reiterated its word of warning till at last she spranE to her feet and viewed the fair land before her
 The costly school houses of her cit ies met her eyes. Whats wrongF l see nothing" she muttered, but looking farther she perceived. dotted here and there. rude. unpainted buildings with out grace. comfort or cheer
 dignant query.
 A storm clouded her face at the re- ply and then with a quick, impetuous movement she stood erect. squared her shoulders and prepared once more Tor battle
 The last two years have seen won derful wave of enthusiasm sweep over out State for better and uniform educa- ton.
 Having at last arrived at period of material prosperity and comfort which has enabled it to "rest on it's oars and forget the hitherto pressing struggle for existence, it has had time to turn it's attention to other avenues which de- r1and development. Therefore. 1t has been with great interest that it has examined all things pertaining to the education of its children.
 Nor is this enthusiasm transitory phase rather it Is slowly and surely gaining strength and impetus Men and women of all ages. classes and sta- mined desire for Improvement. And as representative body Of the think ing. intellectual women of one State, 1t is not strange that the Federation or Women's Clubs should have early taken A leading part in this movement and actuated by a desire to be of practt- cal assistance. one of its most brilliant members approached your State Super intendant of Education | w. Hill. say ing. i've wish to aid the cause of edu- cation in out State, Give us something to do." He replied, Help me with the rural school houses and the rural schools. Did they need help? Why. upon ex- animation, those Investigating shrank back appalled, from the Herculean task before them. They found school houses | that were merely ake-shifts, tound them without windows. only shutters without desks. books, maps, black boards. the most necessary adjuncts i for both scholars and teachers.
 But although dismayed they were nor
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SOCIAL AFFAIRS.
A rLEAsANr RousE pARrY.

A number of Montgomery young peo- p;e spent the past week at delight fu1 house party given by Miss Mildred HaiRier at the home Of her parents, Mir. and Mrs J. N. Haigler at Burks- vile.
 Miss Haigler entertained her guests with ia number of outings, moonlight picnfcs. hay rides and dances.
 The guests were Miss Marguerite Fzussey. Miss Katie Klinge. Miss Julia Kiinee Miss Nellie Burnes. Miss Katie MorWan. Miss Addie Klinge, MT Frank Deyinney Mr. Phil O'Dwyer and Mir EmrNet Manning. all of Montgomery; Miss Birdie Haigler, Miss Marguerite Haigfsr of Selma. Mir Marks Haigler and Mr Lewis Haigler of Burksville.
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g1lSt11er, and Society.
By Mrs J. Nj. deCottes.

the engagement of their daughter. Ma rion Darlington. to Mr. Joseph Doeror Walker. the marriage to take place at ' p. m., Saturday. September
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 DREH7~ RICHMOND. The following invitation has been re- ceived tp Montgomery:
 MT. and Mrs. William Henry fzich- mond request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter, Emeline K1rtIand, to MT. J.- Illus Daniel Dreher. on the afternoon of Wednesday, the fifth of September. at i've o'clock, at Richmond Hill, scran- ton, Pennsylvania
 -Will be at home after the twenty eighth of October. at the American Consulate, Tahiti. Society Islands
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 UHLFELDER-FABE
 The marriage of Miss Carrie Faber and MT. Bernard uhlfelder will take place Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Julius H. Faber. 116 High Street Directly after the ceremony they will leave for a wedding trip to chleago and other Western points and win To- cate at Denver, Col
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Youns women go in parties on ladies days. which are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The children's after roons are Tuesdays, Thursdays and saturdays, and the hours are from 8 to 6 o'clock.
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 During the absence of the heads of
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Solomon. Mary Lowry. Eloise sadler, Ida Wood Hannon. irvine Brcwder ana Helen Blauvet.
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 The swimming pool at the Young Women's Christian Association DulId- ing has Income a most popular resort.
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rents. MT. and Mrs G s. Williams. in compliment to her little guest, Miss Annie Laura Powell of Hurtsboro The fret prize, a string of beads, were won by Miss Florence Blue and the conso- latton. a souveni pin tray. fell 10 Miss Ellie Solomon. The guests at the par
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cittIe Accessories.

Our Notion Counters present queer spectacle; all of the of fes comforts gathered together though they crusadng army ready exerminate the fills that flesh is heir to-,
 Rich Pine Tar Soap in lage firm cakes, Monday l0c English Elder Flower soap large cakes, delicatey fumed !. A....,. Sc Household Ammonia double strength product Monday % Booh Tacum Powder hot weahes greatest enemy Sc box French Dmty Writing paper ....... .23c pound Envelopes match ............... Sc pkge. Finest hand cut flexible nail fes Monday 23c
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Sbces! Sbces!! $bces!!!

There economy buying cheap pair of shoes but there economy where good bought for less than its real value Just such thing happens here tomorrow. Try 1t.
 New Fall Oxfords in patent colt and dongoa kid Five very snappv styles extension soles. S3 LOO and . S350 White Canvas Oxfords and Chrsy Ties heavy and light oes right in the midst of popularity, worth $250 Monday only .... .... ............ $l68 Boys black kid and patent colt Oxfod made for boys feet and boys wear worth So. .25. Monday ... $168 Big reductions all Misses and Chdren Oxfods and Slip pers and Mems oxfords in patent colt gunmeta dongoa lid and bucers Be the first take advantage and you'll be the first to rejoice.
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silks and Dress Goods.

The gmmer of the season is peepng in every side and like the glow before sunrse catch first reflections from the dawn early Autum Don't for leaves fa
 27 inch Black White and fancy Scotch paids the latest creation in fall fabrics Monday. :. $1.25 19 inch Black and White check Silks presenting three widths of the popular checks IA inch checks S inch checks and 12 inch checks Monday ..-. .......... 65c For offer again. special value rich shadow check silks worth 75c at ........ 59c NEW ARRIVAL OF sERGES fabrics direct from the manufacturers Every yard of them all wool and every thread extra quality.
 38 inch Black and Blue Serges ........... ..~ ..59c A. inch Black and Blue Serges ..... ,....... 65c A inch Black and Blue serges ... .$1 %
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Cadies' Furnishings.

It way lay excessive stress particular bar gain this time break rule Such values these deserve all we say more Read and for yourself
 Ladies' pure all Silk vests low neck and sleeveless in dainty shades of pink, blue and whte Monday 98c Ladies' high neck long sleeve ves the ideal garment for travelling Monday .24c few suits of ladies' tailored underwear in combination skirt and covers Made of fine Nansoo trimmed with val ace Monday Half Price Worth 49 and 98 at $17 and co Ladies' Muslin petcoa with wide rue of hemstitched tuck regular s2,OO values Monday ......... $1 50
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affect certain changes that will be eonVennoe you and t spelling though make things plain and simple We dealings with everyone.
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Excellent Suit UaIues.

Tn readiusne our stock for the reception of elegant models for early fall have chanced upon conclusion of greatest interest to you It this: Every garment which we find will answer requirements of the will be heaped in one days sale tomorrow This your chanc for bargain buy ing in perfectly seasonable stuff.
 All wool Suits Eton and Pony Coat styles light and dark erays Alice and Navy Bues hello and Former prices up to 750 Monday :$1ouU separae all wool Skirts in black gray and navy blue Panama cloth Excellent syles worth $1650 Monday. $75O
 Black Silk Waists of Taeta with front and back box paited and finished with tiny tucks Made to sell for $500 Mon day .''' = :. .@zSO
 ravenet of them in tans but all representing good stvs If inc 800 30 grade Monday ........... $125O
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First showing and distinctive ready to wears that season into this always first first Tn aPpearanc in recognition has such supreme popularity with such unbounded success.
 The new arrivals come in the form of <. : Tuban with features presenting the new pad ell creations with black velvet facings trimmed
 The ne Gage broad bms and high crown with and velvet s# stsf Kl1 x#
 arge soft white models with full bow maIne on bandeau Trimmed with wings = - ranging from S0sUU
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lHlV TT H74TN07TIN " n NN4ENHlEN7 ps. and Mrs. c S. Anderson announce
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05
The oarhaee ouestlon.

The City Council has before il a plain
andlpractical proposition from the author
lied agent of a business concern, to collect
and dispose Of the garbage of Whining
ton, Sin am odorless and sanitary manner, %
for the sum Of $1,000 a year.
At present It costs the city more than
$4,000 a year to perform this service,
and il cannot be claimed that the process
is "odorless and sanitary" And figures
at hand prove that continuation Of the
existing arrangements under new CON
tracts, bids for which are now pending.
will cost nearly $4,000 a year for the
next three years.
The pending proposition, therefore.
involves probable saving TO the city of
nearly $4,000 year. and an improve
ment in the garbage service that will tend
TO improved sanitary conditions.
Such proposition is worthy Of tho'most
serious consideration, and Il would be an
act Of almost criminal negligence on the
part of City Council 10 ignore IT,
The need Of departure from prevailing
conditions is apparent, and when inn
proved service and large economy are
promised in a suggested change, no time
should be lost in investigating, with
view 10 entering into a contract should
It appear that the parties making the
proposition are reliable and responsible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05
Money at Elections.


SO lavish and prodigal have been the
expenditures Of money for the corruption
Of suffrage at elections in this State under
the Addicks regime, that the fact that
money is necessary for legitimate pur-
poses, and that legitimate expenses may
amount TO large totals, is entirely lost
sight Of 10 minds perverted By a long
indulgence in election corruption, any
mention Of money contributed for CAM
paign purposes. whether the amount be
large or small, is met by the assumption
that the money so contributed is to be
applied TO the purchase OF votes, Thus,
we see in the columns Of that organ of
election debauchery and vote-buying,
the Union Republican of Georgetown, q
sneer to the effect that when the Demo
cratic party nominated a certain man for
governor a few years ago, ct raised
$4,000 for a bribery fund"
Now, it is not 10 be presumed that the
Democratic party is immaculate, or that
its agencies are so pure and righteous that
they would suffer defeat sooner than lay
out a single dollar for influencing votes.
On the contrary, the Democratic party
has been guilty Of the sin of vote-buying
at numerous elections But the extent
OF its depravity does not begin 10 compare
with that Of the Union Republican party.
How insignificant, from the mere figure
point Of view, does the item of $4,000
admitting that il was raised for the pur-
pose Of buying votes-compare with the
s2S000O that Addicks boasted he had
expended in six campaigns average
Of nearly $4,000 to campaign, and
which did not begin to cover the actual
amount or with the $4,000 which went
into Kent and Sussex counties on the day
of election last November, for the sole
purpose of buying votes, in addition to
other large corruption funds which were
expended for the benefit Of the "hamon-
lied" Republican party during that cam
paign.
The alleged sl3iO0Oycorruption fund
although there is as much probability
that it was contributed for legitimate
expenses as for the purchase of votes
would be scarcely the proverbial "drop
in the bucket" compared with the corrup-
tion funds which Republican committees
have expended on recent elections in
Delaware. The Democratic party, with
out any special claims to virtue in this
respect, simply could not compete with
its enormously wealthy and unscrupn-
lous political opponents.
Fortunately the day is at hand when
there will be no more vote-buying in
Delaware, or when those who dare to in
dulge in it will expiate their villainous
crimes behind prison doors.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05

The niRht-gown tnat male on
simple lines is apt 20 be one that 10
ducos the sweetest ana most restful
sleep. trills and the like may be
Pretty in effect, but have a way OF
forming excessively hard iumps, which
are not conductive 60 ideal rest. H.
Illustrated 30 a model that can be mace
quite plain, as shown in she big view,
M with bali low neck and lose sleeves,
making quite different effect, while
Tire essential cLarhcteristios remain the
same. There isa fiat round yoke,
which when cut out forms a wide band,
and when liked this can be made from
ailcvers embroidery ana can be embroid-
cred by hand or trimmed with lace or
embroidered insertions. The high gown
Is made with this yoke cut full size
ana with turnover collar and ia the
illustration nainsook is simply trim
med with frills of the bsndinRs OF
embroidery.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05
Not a Partisan Mnttar.

There are various rumors adoat in re-
gard to the investigation, by a City Coun-
Gil committee, of the alleged official in
capacity of the city treasurer's clerk, at
the instigation of City Treasurer Blaine.
The most persistent one is to the effect
that the Democratic members of CITY
Council propose 10 stand by the trea-
surer's clerk, who is young colored man,
a son Of City Councilman Postles, for the
purpose Of putting the Republican mem
bers "in a hole" should the latter vote to
sustain the charges preferred by the city
treasurer.
If the Democratic members Of City
Council adopt such foolish policy they
will put themselves "in a hole" The
question is one to be decided not by par
tisan politics, but by common sense.
Either the clerk is competent, or he is
incompetent. If he is competent, no
Republican factionalsm should be per
mitted to effect his removal; if he is in
competent, no partisan considerations
OF any kind should be invoked for the
purpose of forcing his unsatisfactory ser
vices upon the public.
The investigation should be thorough.
so as TO include every issue involved. and
it should be absolutely fair. If such am
investigation shall prove that the clerk
is incompetent, let him be dismissed and
a competent clerk employed. II it shall
prove that the city treasurer is negligent
in failing TO give proper attention to the
duties of his Office, let him be rebuked
appropriately. II it shall prove that the
city auditor has also been officially negli-
gent, as has been publicly charged by
Mayor Wilson, let him be disciplined nc
cordingly.
No factional or partisan disposition
of this matter will please the people. The
proposition that conironts the City Coun-
ell is very plain one, and il should not
be manipulated in either a factional or
partisan manner. We hope there is sudi-
cient good sense among the membership
Of Council 10 insist that the truth shall
be revealed and judgment pronounced
accordingly, no matter who may be spared
or who may be hurt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05

The Democratic members Of the United
States Senate held caucus, Saturday
night, and resolved to solidly oppose the
Santo Domingo Treaty A two-thitds
vote will be required 10 ratiiy this Treaty.
and the 81 Republican votes availab G
are not sufficient, without the aid of at
least five Democrats. And it is said chat
only three Patterson of Colorado. Nc
Emery Of Louisiana and Clarke of Montana
will help the Republicans. n the other
Democratic senators stand firm as they
should this pet measure Of the admins
tration will be defeated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05

Washington reports are to the effect
that President Roosevelt IS weakening
under the influence of the Republican
opposition in the Senate to such railroad
rates legislation as ho has been insisting
upon He Is now willing. il is said, to
accept notifications which will permit
review by the courts, instead Of bestow-
ing absolute rate-making powers upon the
Interstate Commerce Commission. And
It is altogether probable that he viii make
iurther concessions no that. in the end.
the Congress and not the President. will
make the new law, no matter what Il may
provide for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05

A curious illustration of the workings
of senatorial courtesy" was recently
afforded at Washington. senator
Spooner OF Wisconsin secured an appoint
ment from the President. and his coll
league, Senator Ia Toilette. worked ".ens-
torial courtesy 10 prevent confirmation.
Next la Toilette secured an appoint-
mont, and Spooner invoked senatorial
courtesy 20 retaliate in kind. And So
both appointments were held up. This
promises a very pretty fight betweenl the
two Wisconsin Senators, but Il also nialos
"a very unpromising outlook for office
seekers from that State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05
County

A. $50 -.4ade with the yoke and
The iuii portions which are gathered
tho joined thereto. The bishop sleeves
re gatuerea int straight cuffs, but the
ho"lng oeea are leit entirely free at
their lower edges.
Inc qusnt " Of material required for
tne meuium size is O. yards 80 inches
vice with 2la yards Of edeing and IL
yards Of inss. lion. -
lhe pattern 5269 is cut in sizes for
81, 81, 80, IS 40, AZ aud A inch bust
measure.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-05

The Dover Delawarcan asserts that
some OF "the best constitutional lawyers
Of the State have given opinion TO the
effect that the governor has right, under
tho law. to refrain irom appointing voters
assistants. We hope the Delawarean will
make public the names of these LAWYERS
Every Evening will guarantee TO print
their opinions in full SO that the public
may be informed And no doubt the
governor would give due heed 10 them
for i would be a fine thing IL he could
avoid appointing voters assistants. those
adjuncts Of elections whose only real
function is 20 act as agents in the miser-
able business Of buying votes