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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Militia of the States.

The Secretary of War in his recent report to Congress speaks encourag- ingly of the militia of the various States and says the organizations now with few exceptions conform to the organization of the regular army as far as practicable"
 The report continues and will be re- read with interest by those who pay any attention to such matters.
 The Secretary says that during the year 1905. in a number of cases the States made use of their troops to sub due uprisings or to protect life or prop erty. but no occasion arose for calling any bodies of the militia into the ser vice of the United States. It is esti- mated that about 75 per cent of the organized militia would respond to a call for troops to repel invasion or to suppress insurrection against the au- thority of the federal government.
 "A marked increase of interest on the part of the younger men of the militia is reported, and the morale of the organizations has been appreciably advanced With but few exceptions the State military authorities have promptly adopted remedial measures to correct conditions reported on adverse ly by inspecting officers. Resigna- lions of officers are frequently called for and many companies have been reorganized. A strong dis position is manifested on the part of inc State authorities to bring their militia to a state of discipline and ef- ficiency Approximating as closely as possible that of the regular army
 Organized Strength.
 The aggregate strength Of the or-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

concerned it was very little that wss asked for, in most places only being switch from the one track to the other. Some members of tho Council, however, saw in this request good opportunity to even up matters be- tween the city and the street railways and some want the street railways to get off certain streets, some to remove the old car barn which has long been very objectionable. from Bainbridge street and others favor making MT. Apperson and his associates pay over to the city the goodly sum of $5O,000 for these privileges.
 The matter is still in the hands of the Joint Committee on Streets and Franchises and whether it will stay with them longer or whether they will report tonight depends upon the result of the meeting of the Jonit Committee to be held today.
 Tae Street Railway officials claim that they have made liberal conces- sions and that to do more would so cripple them that they would be una ble to carry out their project of equip- ping the system throughout with new cars. the erection of an extensive new car shed and shops and the practical renewal of all the old tracks.
 Police Chief Gerald will send in to the Council the names of two drivers and two guards for the patrol wagon, which. with this exception. is ready for service. It is also believed that the Police Committees will report favora- bly on the ordinance granting the de- partment ten additional patroimen, and the Council will probably confirm the appointments recently made by the chief of police.
 Alderman Roemer, chairman of the Committee on Sidewalk Paving / and Baby Bonds. will report on a great number of paving ordinances and oth- CT matters of routine will come up. The meeting will begin at 7;3o o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Respect for the Flag.


 It is astonishing how little respect is paid by the average citizen to the flag of his country. In most Instances this apparent disrespect is due more to ignorance of what is really expected of them than any desire to be guilty of disrespect to the national colors.
 It Is the custom in the service and of all civilians who are posted, to uncover and stand uncovered while the national air is being played by bands of music on any military occasion or anywhere.
 The following amendments to army regulations have just been published and promulgated for the information of all concerned: ....
 "Wnenever The Star Spangled Ban- ner' is played by the band on a formal occasion at q military station, or at any place where persons belonging to the military service are present In their official capacity, all officers and en- listed men present will stand at at tention, and if not in ranks will render the prescribed salute. the position of the salute being retained until the last note of The Star Spangled Banner. The same respect will be observed to- ward the national air of any other country when 1t is played as compli- ment to official representatives Of such country Whenever The Star Spangled Banner is played. as contemplated by this paragraph. the air will be played through once without the repetition of any part, except such repetition as is called for by the musical score.
 At every military post or station the flag will be hosted at the sound ing of the first note of the reveille, or of the first note of the march, If a march be played before the reveille. ! The flag will be lowered at the sound ing of the last note of the retreat, and while the flag Is being lowered the band will play The Star Spangled Ban ner,' or, if there be no band present the field music will sound TO the color. When TO the color is sounded by the field music while the flag is being low cred the same respect will be observed as when The Star Spangled Banner IL played by the band. The national flag l shall be displayed at a seacoast or lake fort at the commencement of an actioI and during a battle in which the for may be engaged whether by day or a night =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
MILITARY MATTERS;
 GUARD OF ALABAMA
By D. w. McIVER.

ganized militia of the States and Ter ritories December 31, 1904, as shown by the annual returns, was 12i,90S. con sisting of 9,154 officers and l12,754 non-commissioned officers, musicians privates. etc.
 'The organized militia of all the States and Territories except New Hampshire have exchanged the Spring field rifles. calibre .45, for the United States magazine rifle, caliber, 80. mod el 1898, under the provisions of the act of January 21, 1903, and are now supplied with the game rifle and It's equipments that the soldiers of the regular army use. It is understood that the authorities of New Hampshire will soon make acquisition for maga- zine rifles to replace ,the Springfield rifles now in use.
 Of 2,151 organizations inspected by army officers during the spring of 1905, 1,169. or 54 per cent. were found to be fully armed, uniformed and equipped for field service at any sea- son of the year. and twenty-two were fully armed. uniformed and equipped for service in the summer time. Tt may be said as q result of these inspections that while much remains to be accomplished as to organization supply, discipline and training of the militia before there will be anything like uniformity or a high average of efficiency, general improvement was shown"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
BURIAL OF MIR. FINLEY.
Great Crowds at the First Presbyterian
 Church.

! Great Crowds at the First Presbyterian Church.
 A large crowd gathered in the First Presbyterian Church at o'clock yes- terday afternoon to attend the funeral ot Thomas Finley, who died Thursday In Atlanta.
 The most representative citizens of Montgomery and people of all denomi- nations were there to pay respect to the memory of the man whose father was the first pastor of the First Pres byterian Church.
 In Atlanta Saturday. the courts of that city adjourned out of respect to Mir. Finley. who was one of Atlanta's leading attorneys. A committee of the Atlanta Bar Association conducted the remains from the residence in Att Ianta to the train which brought the remains to Montgomery. The commit tee was composed of B. F. Abbott, W. II. Hulsey, Judge T. P. Westmoreland, J. N. Bateman, Thomas r. Corrigan, Walter R. Brown, and W. s. Thomas.
 The remains of Mir. Finley. which reached Montgomery Friday night and were conducted to the residence of Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds, on South Perry street, were taken from the residence to the church a few minutes before 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The ser vices. conducted at the church by Rev. c. W. Patterson, pastor, were brief but they deeply impressed the congrega- ton. After the rendering of a number by the choir Dr. Patterson opened the services by reading from the scriptures after which he spoke briefly of the life of MT. Finley. He referred to the life of MT. Finley in Montgomery, to the fact that he was q descendant of hon. ored ancestry of Montgomery, and that the father of Mir. Finley was the first installed pastor of the Presbyterian Church He spoke of the infinite mercy of God mans only true and everlast- ing friend. He illustrated the reward of a man who had lived righteously on earth and had died in implicit faith, Man was only mortal and death was only a stepping stone to the higher, Wherefore the necessity for tears? he asked.
 At the conclusion of the remarks, Dr. Patterson offered a fervent prayer which was followed by another number by the choir, completing the services.
 The casket was borne to the hearse by eight of the friends of MT. Finley and the procession then wended it's way to Oakwood cemetery where the re- mains were inferred in the presence of numerous friends.
 The following gentlemen served, as nall bearers: II. c. Davidson. w; H. Hubbard, Judge B. c. Tarver, Judge J. R- Fuller. G. H. McCombs, w. c. Brown A. l., Tyson and Dr. A. H. Montgom- cry. ,...4,s,,,
 A profusion of the most beautiful flowers, wrought into many designs, were placed upon the grave
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Training Cooks.

One of the most important adjuncts to army or military life Is preparing the food for consumption. Much at. tention is being paid to the matter and under a new policy decided upon by the War Department. officers of the eofn- missary department are to be taught to bake bread and will be given practical instructions in cooking. Officers of the commlssary will, accordingly, be sent to the school of application for cavalry and field artillery at Fort Riley, Kas., for a course in the school for cooks and bakers. They will be sent two at a time. and as they complete the course they will be sent out among the troops to instruct the soldiers.
 It is the belief of army officers that with the requirement. of practical and technical knowledge by officers in the baking of bread and cooking of food a great improvement can be brought about in the preparation of food for the army Primarily the school for cooks and bakers was established at Fort Riley for the instruction of enlisted men. but subsequently, 1t was decided to give instructions there to officers as well. for the reasons cited.
 The first officers to be sent to the school for cooks and bakers are Capt. Francis J. Rooster and Capt. H. T. Fer- guson of the commissary department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Mr. HertE,s FuneraI Today.

A stream of visitors yesterday were at the residence of simon Hertz. the welI-known citizen, who died suddenly Saturday afternoon. -.
 Mrs Hertz and her oldest daughter, Miss Claire Hertz, who were visiting in Mad<s9, Ga. returned home yesterday rnorninE as also did Arthur S Hertz the oldest son of MT. Hertz, W ho was in Mobile at the time of his father death.
 The funeral of Mir. Hertz will take place at o'clock this afternoon from the residence, corner of South McDon- ough and High streets, Rabbi A. J. Messing officiating.
 The members of Central Lodge No No 9. Knights of Pythias. Of which MT, Hertz was & member, will assemble lh +he,r hall at 2:15 o'clock this after noon and attend the funeral in body The remains will be inferred in oak wood cemetery. .>...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre, Tonight,
The BeautifuI Comedy Drams,

"Swect ClOver.o
 The Montgomery Theatre stage will be occupied by Sweet Clover" tonight for the production of the beautiful pas- toral comedy drama of more than or dinary pretensions, equipped with new and beautiful scenery and effects, and cast headed by Otis B. Thayer The action of the play takes the characters from life on farm in a small Con necticut hamlet to the city and back again. The characters are said to be lifelike and natural, and the play is in- tensely dramatic.
 It is the first dramatic work of two clever newspaper and magazine writ CTS, the Misses Pauline Phelps and Marion Short. They have been suc- cessful far beyond their expectation. It Is a pretty story cleverly told and will be an entertainment of much mer- 1t. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

expedlency and practicality of estab. fishing and maintaining rife ranges in such Congressional districts of the United States where the size or capac- ity of such rife ranges may be so ar. ranged as to meet the requirements ot the army, navy, marine corps, and the National Guard of the several States ana Territories aud the District Of Colun- bia. Also the rife ranges may be used by rife clubs properly organized in the United States, rules and regulations for such rifle clubs to be prescribed by the board for the promotion of ritie praeAce (appointed by the Secretary oi WarC, of which the Assistant secretara of War is chairman.
 Sec 9 That to cary into effect the above the sum of s10,0Oo. or SO muct thereof as may be necessary, is hereby appropriated out of any money in ths Treasury not otherwise appropriated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Rine Practice.


 Our immediate Representative in Congress, Hon. A. A. Wiley, is a mem- Der of the House Committee on the Militia and is taking much interest in the affairs of the National Guard. He has introduced in the present Congress bill, which Is attracting much atten- tion, and is thought by experienced militiamen that it ought to pass. The bill Is in the interest and looking to the promotion of rife practice and takes an important step in that direc- tion. It is as follows:
 "A bill to create a commission to in vestigate the expediency and practi- cability of establishing public rife ranges throughout the United states.
 Be 1t en8eted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assem- bled, That the Secretary of War be, and he is hereby, authorized and direct ed to appoint a commission to consist of two commissioned of1eefs of the United States Army, two officers of the National Guard1 and the Adjutant- General of the State that is inspected or investigated while the commission is in such State. and report, through the Secretary of War, to Congress as to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
-wr clarke speaks at st. JOhn's.

At St Johns Church yesterday morn ing there was q large attendance. Tn nlace of a sermon Rev. MT. GOODS salu that MT. Willis G. Clarke Who IS thts nsrish. would give an account of Inc n,issIonary work done by the Se- vance theological students in the rsighborhood. Mr Clarke made most intsresting address and developed that he has the true missionary spirit He ,yIlI he at home here until exercises are resumed in March.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Wednesday Matinee and Night, YOrke and Adams.

Yorke and Adams, will be the attrac- tion at the Montgomery Theatre We'd nesday matinee and night. The come- dy is one of those rattiing. humorous conceits which is ever popular, filled to the brim with charming satire, up- to-date specialties and all that goes to form two and one-half hours of solid pleasure and wholesome laughter.
 Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
Tuesday Might, rf4SIa Iot.unw IauaH.

The Big Musical hit, Little Johnny Jones'" will be presented at the Mont gomery Theatre Tuesday night. For a year past Yankee Doodle Randy, Give My Regards to Broadway" and other musical gems from. Little John ny Jones' have been sung, whistled and played on the piano and by or chestras all over the country: There fore, to a large degree the music of the production is familiar to most of our theatregoers. The cast which will be seen here in the production em- braces the names of many metropolitan favorites, while the chorus of girls is spoken of as one of the best singing and best drilled ensembles on the stage.
 Seat sales open this morning at 9 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

The new year begins propitiously fo. the Alabama National Guard. With only several exceptions, all the organi- zations are in good condition, we'll equipped and disciplined and ready for the annual inspection by the Federal and State inspection officers.
 The inspections of the National Guard are all to be held earlier than usual this year, in order to get all the facts and figures of it's real condition in time to put them before Congress for needed legislation before the end of the present fiscal year, the 30th of June The United States officers who are to inspect the Alabama National Guard arc officers of experience and military record and they are well and favorabiy known to all of those who have been in the service very long.
 These officers may be assured of a cordial reception to Alabama and there is no doubt that their tour In the State will be pheasant and I trust profitable to the service
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
wANTED-FEMALE HELP.

WANTED-Young lady to sell rubber goods, novelties and confetti. with an 1p- to- date, clean Carnival Company. Good pay and transportation. Refer ences exchanged. Montgomery married ladies for companions. Work near Mont gorliery until April. Address Novelty Manager, care West Carnival Company. Slocumb, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

BRICK, BRICK. Briek-ses our sd, this
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

On your tour of the shops Monday-see the College Button"-the most sensational flat bottom button Shoe for ladies ever brought to Montgomery for $500. We specialize the famous Wickert & Gardner's fine Shoes for women-the Dorothy Dodd Shoes--Juss Wnght's-and other celebrated makes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

wANTED-25 young ladies and men to take part in company being organ ized in Montgomery. Experience mot necessary, Apply at Auditorium Skat-
 ing Rink. Cali from a. m. to ?. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

MEN and Boys wanted to earn Ss to SS day after completing course of practicsl m struction at home or in our schools 5raa- ilHs
 CovnA Bros, Co., Practical Schools Plumbing and Bricklaying, New York. Chicaso. Cln. cinnatI and St.. Louis. Free Cataloe. tt-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

FOR SALE-Brick yard, we'll equipped with buildings. machinery and tools, complete in Tor is years yet. lower strata of fine sand and selling very profitably. Owner will leave city. Brick in demand: hAR money
 to bs made here; location this city. Chandler & pouElass. at~lO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

WANTED-Agents Tn every SonIhefn town for new wholsale wall paper house. Paper hangers and dealers preferred: Large line Willis wall Paper Con1pany. Atlanta, Geor- Eia- St-S HOOKER T. wASHINGTON--The worlds greatest negro, mas written an autobiogra- phy sells like lightning; agents make $lO & Co.,. Napervtlle. H. Tt-2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
WANTED.

wANTED--Board by couple in private family. Don't object to suburbs. State price and full particulars. Address Boarders, care Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
WANTED-A0ENTs.

WANTED-At once reliable and hE1tllns tiiai Life Insurance Company, In the follow ing territory: Hayneyille. Ala; F.; Deposit. Ala. Letohatchec. Ala: Mt WtulSx. Ala: !,,a Ala; Wadsworth. Ala Company 6i years old, annual dividends only. Ovid md ratio For 1905 highest of any company writing in the State. Very desirable contracts to sight parties. Address M. L. Calhoun. District Erent. Selma, Ala st-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

wANTED-Good servant for general house. work; si0 per month. Call at 22 South
 Perry Street. 1T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15
WANTND-AiALE HELP.

MA SVETTrn-Comnooitors willing to work nine hours m open shop. Salary $21 .00 ger week.
 We wish to add tc our staff q number oL sxpert and experienced compositors tdtsplay stone and make-up menl. These positions will be permanent tc efficient w1rsmen ot Sacd chsracter Loyalty to employer is sxpected in return flor Advantageous working conditions Apply by letter only. g,vrns gvras snd 1nsiiflcations- boubleday. Page & Cor is3 East i6th St.. New York City. i2t wANTEr-one hundred good laboring men for saw min and raiToad work. Pisnink mil graders, and al. kinds of saw mill Company, Lockhart. cOyington County. Ala.
 Aama- ""'7S
 WANTED-Tvo newspaper solicitors with sxperieilce. Address D s. N.. Box 3lo. u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-01-15

WANTED-Housekeeper and companion for small family: no children: settled lady preferred. also references. Address c. g.
 Laxenby. Forest Home. Ala. 2t-4
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-08-21

The forty-first session of Winchester
District Conference. Southern Methodist
Church Baltimore Conference. closed its
meeting at Summit Point after one of
the most interesting and profitable ses-
sionsin its history. Rev. w. d. Harper,
Presiding Elder of Winchester District
presided, and there were present IS
preachers and many laymen. Mr.. W.B.
Conrad was chosen one of three lay dele
gates to the Baltimore annual Conference
that will convene IN Stanton. Va, next
March. The matter of providing within
the District homes for superannuated
preachers was referred to special COM
mlttee. The Sunday-schoolre made
by Rev. w. S. Hammond. showed SO
schools in the district, 932 teachers and
officers and 6,34o pupils, The organiza-
ton of teachers study circles was urged,
The total amount raised by the Sunday
school during the year was 81, 6o4. Rev.
7. Harry Smith, OF Berryville. Va. made
the Epworth League report, showing 81
senior and Junior leagues in the district,
with a total membership of 1917 and
finances IN fiourishing condition. The
work of the Anti-Saloon League was
praised and unanimously Endorsed and
preachers were urged to deliYer sermons
frequently on temperance and use all
means in their power to create lively
interest in the temperance cause among
the people of their congregations.
Spirit of Jefferson. [volume] (Charles Town, Va. [W. Va.]) 1844-1948, 1906-08-21
harpers Ferry and Bolivar.

The swallows dip on ever tireless wing,
Within the grove the joyous song birds sing;
The humble bees upon the clover drone,
Thefeecy clouds sail through the azure zone;
Above the hills the snow white phantoms
press,
Casting weird shadows on the velvet grass.
A detachable littleturn out is cart
drawn by shetland pony. The occupants
are the children of Mr.. Milton Angels of
Bolivar Heights. 1t looks exceedingly
attractive as it wheels through our cranky
but picturesque streets.
A lawn fete for ST. Johns Episcopal
Church the evenings of the 10th and 18th
on the Chapel grounds, Camp Hill, was
well patronized.
Mr.. Chas. Cavalier is erecting a sub
S antial barn on the land formerly the
Strider. which he purchased recently
near Zoar.
Miss Katharine Schilling, of Ohio. who
has been visiting her cousin Mrs. Howell
Brown. of Charles Town. will extend her
visit to her aunts. the Misses Myer OF
Harpers Ferry, and cousin, Miss Carrie
Seedlings. of Bolivar
Capt. Chas. H. Briggs is ahead of all
his neighbors in the size aud quality of
his tomatoes.
The remains of the wife of Mr. John
Martin. who died after a brief illness at
Mrs. Grove Henkle' were taken to Zenia.
Ohio, for interment.