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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
REVERSIBLE THEATRE FLOOR.
Paris Music Hall Converted Into n H.II
 Room Every Night fin Seven

The movable stage which Steele Mackaye attempted to make a feature or theatrical construction many years ago is outdone by the reversible audi torium floor. introduced in a new Apol- 10 music hall on the Rue de clichy. Paris This device makes 1t possible 10 change the parquet into a dancing hoor in seven minutes
 The floor Is reversible. On one side 1t Is fitted with 500 chairs of the usual folding variety. On the other side 1t Is planked with hard wood, waxed and polished.
 During the performance each night It IS pitched at an angle of about IS degrees, like the floor of any other theatre When the show is over and the dancing begins 1t Is absolutely level.
 All who patronize the house will see the transformation every night When the curtain falls the seat holders will be hustled back into the orchestra cir cle and the foyers. Then the mechan- ism will be set to work
 The floor. or rather the two floors. are built on each side of a framework of steel sirders. This is hung on niv- ots. and when the machinery Is set in motion it simply turns the other side up. The huge seesaws-it measures about 45 by 50 feet-stops at the ap- propriate angle when 1t Is to be an au- dltorium and is secured there by strong supports.
 When 1t reaches the level position to serve as ball room equally strong supporters hold 1t there and provide for the safety of the dancers. When 1t stops in either position 1t is in imme- diate communication with the othsr parts of the house, as all the necessary steps are attached to 1t either to reach the orchestra circle when it is level, IF cfa uyha i, l,,zf angle. Stage and floor are continuous when used for dancing, the electric footlights being attached to a disap- bearing framework, while a section of solid flooring takes their place
 The entire contrivance costs 10000 francs. or $14,000. of which $9, 900 was spent on the floor and its mechanism and the rest on the 27-foot deep brick lined well through which the floor re- wolves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
UNITED. DAUGHTERS
 OF THE CONFEDERACY
omciai organ Alabama Divi.io.

arransed to have services there every sunday. A letter from BerkIey Minon or staunton. Va-.> was read. in which he urged the Daughters to buy and recommend the reading of "The Real Lincoln" an analytical examination of me great war President. The question was voted upon with the result the Chapter declined to purchase the book. The proceedings for the year, written by the President of the Dixie Chapter, were given to Mrs. Amelia Wiley to read before the convention in Tuscum- bia- An important event to the Daugh- ters, who. after their labors to attain their purpose. have the qualification of going to the battlefield of Shiloh monu- ment, unveiled by the unfailing energy and faithfulness of the Daughters to the dead of Alabama.
 Far called our navies melt away on dune and headlands, sinks the fire. To! all our pomp of yesterday.
 Is one with Nineveh and Tyre!
 Judge Of the Nations, spare me yet. Lest we forget-lest we forgetP'
 Mrs. John Gindrat Winter Historian of Dixie Chapter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
WHERE THE GOLD IS,
EnGland's Supply Less Than That of
 Any ether World Power.

EnGland's Supply Less Than That of Any ether World Power. London Mall.
 It Is a surprising fact that, though for the past fifteen or twenty years the production of gold throughout the world has been steadily rising. the United Kingdom at the present time is bare of gold. Not in literal sense. for there is always a handsome amount or coin and bullion in the vaults of the Bank of England, but in comparison with other and perhaps more fortu- nate countries.
 The English stock of gold at tbe Bank of England was s120. .0oO. o0o at the close of the year 1880, in tho days of small gold production and much smaller business It was only sI1o OOO,oOO at the close of 1905, though we have seen that the gold production had trebled in the interval, and business had probably doubled. It is today about $145.000. 0.000--dangerous small sum for modern times
 Where England has stood still, France, Germany, Russia, Austria, Italy and the United States have all advanced. In most of these countries trade has been developing far faster than in England. and gold goes where trade is most activA
 | In France. the stock of gold in the Bank of France has risen from $12o,- 000.000 in 1880 to $575, 900, ,000 in 1905
 Germany maintained in 1880 a stock of only $4S.000, 900 in the vaults of the Reichsbank at Berlin. in addition. of course. to the military war chest Of l coined gold at Spandau. on which the nation can fall back as a last reserve | in the hour of war. She trebled this amount between 1880 and 1905; 1t Is $1sO, 900 900 today
 The Austro- Hungarian bank in 1880 had a supply of only $2s.0OO. .00O which by the skill of It's financial authorities was expanded to $230.ooo,OOO in 1905. '
 Russia had at the end of 1905 an amount of $S7O. O.OOO, 900. or nearly three times the British one In the United States the treasury at the end of 1905 had gold to the value of $190,000, 900 l In its vaults.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

railroads of this country. Starting from January 10 all transportation into Budapest, with the exception of that of live stock. salt. coal and fire wood. was suspended. No freight destined for Budapest was to be re- ceived, while that en route thiether was stopped and placed at the order of the shipper. The order did not af- feet goods shipped from Budapest.
 The management. states that this order was necessitated by the enor- nous accumulation of merchandise at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

all of the stations; accumulations that have resulted from the delays to traffic that have occurred since Christ mas The decision for this action was taken suddenly on account of the congestion that threatened Budapest
 The transportation of freight into Budapest has increased very greatly since autumn. The last order of this kind was issued in 1893. The trans- portation of passengers was not affec- ted. The order naturally created some excitement in commercial circles, es-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
Turning of the Tide.
Demopolis Cor. Mobile Register.
 An thn nIIaSfinnS are mora cll

Demopolis Cor. Mobile Register.
 As the questions are more closely studied the people here see when they were right and feel proud of the stand they took. though going down in de feat Comerism will yet sink into ob- livion. so the people here think With out discussing the details, suffice it to say our people know that anything to cripple the railroads means injury to every interest in the State. and they are opposed to such measures
 Col. W. B. Baltzell Representative from Greene County. was in the city this week. No man was more loyal to MT. Conner in the last campaign than this excellent and wise farmer and merchant. but he has always been opposed to drastic Legislation, and when 1t came to vote on some of the admin istration measures he needed not the Conner "big whip" and boldly voted as he thought right. He Is opposed to the power given the Tax Commissions. He is opposed now to the taxes on foreign capital and he is opposed now to inc drastic features of the railroad regulation bill. Colonel Baltzell is level headed man and as just as he is wise Thus 1t can be seen that our Renresentatives are undergoing change of heart. and 1t Is freely pre- dicted here that there will be great Changes in the laws when the July term oF the Legislature is furnished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

In the cities of Northern Mexico where American commodities are in use the native olla often is replaced by the tin cans of the Standard oil Company. The carriers, by attaching two or more cans to their yoke, carry double the quantity possible in the old receptacles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
Report of Historian of Dixie Chapter,
 q Held on May 2d.

On Thursday afternoon. May End. the regular monthly meeting of the Dixie Chapter was held at the home of the President, Mrs. Warren Dent. A member of the Chapter being instructed to make inquiry concerning the rellg
 ious service held at the Soldiers Home made her report. reading letters from Rev Chester F. Johnston, pastor of the Methodist Church at Verbena, also from the Rev. J. A. Smith, pastor of the Baptist Church at Marbury. These ministers ask that the Daugh- ters correct the impression which has gone forth that the Soldiers Home" has been neglected in holding there the service of Almighty God. MT. John ston breaches once a month, his wife conducting the music. Mir Smith has buried the soldiers who have died there since September. 1905; he also breaches at the Home once a month in the even ing and testifes that Bro. Simson has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
poor rxcuse Better Than None.

Utica (N YD Observer.
 Mrs. Bryde-The Idea of Charlie tell ing you he married me because of my beautiful voice Why. you know I can't sing note. some excuse. you know. the poor feI- lowi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

pecially in view of a threatened strike by the railroad employees; and It was regarded as an attempt, on the part or the management, to retain the mastery of the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
Concrete Pines.

Pipes made of reinforced concrete for transmitting water under press- ure have been constructed. These pipes are really one continuous tube, each several hundred feet long. In diameter they are from two feet to three inches. the longest single sec made smooth. planed lumber being nsed in the forms
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Get another doctor" demanded Mrs Gotrox. ito pass on my ailment" "AFd not four physicians suffioientf' ''Yesk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Troubles of Government Ownership.
 The Railroad Gazette says that the ,.o,,arnnognt owned railroads of Hun tSorv are having troubles of an even more disastrous character than the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
general Omcer. U. ID. 0.

 President--Mrs. Lizzie George Hem derson, Greenwood, Miss.
 First Vice Prsident--Mrs. A. n. Voorhies, San Francisco. Cal. Second Vice President--Mrs. D. A. S. Vaught. New Orleans. La Recording Secretary~-Mrs. A. L.. DowdcH Opelika, Ala.
 Corresponding Secretary--Mrs. A. w. Rapley, St. Louis, Mo. Treasurer--Mrs. Eaustice Williams. Louisville. ky.
 Custodian Cross of Honor--Mrs. L.. H. RaInes. Savannah. Ga
 Directory Alabama Division. President--Mrs. Charles G. Brown, Birmingham, Ala. First Vice President--Mrs. B. B. Ross, Auburn. Ala.
 Second Vice President--Mrs. J Lewis Cobb. Montgomery. Recording Secretary--Mrs. Phillips, Bessemer, Ala.
 Corresponding Secretary - Mrs. Thompson Pride. Sheffield. Ala Treasurer--Mrs. Thomas W. Palmer, University. Ala.
 Registrar--Mrs. Frank Fillmore. Mont gomery, Ala.
 Historian. Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. Mo- bile, Ala. q
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Chapter Directory.
 General Sumter. Birmingham; Re- gent. Mrs. A. c. Smith.
 Peter Forney. Montgomery: Re- gent, Mrs. F. P. Glass. Andrew Jackson. Talladega: Regent Mrs. J. D. McNeel.
 Light Horse Harry Lee. Auburn: Re- gent. Mrs. George w. Duncan. Martha wayles Jefferson. opelika; Regent Mrs. A. L. Dowdell.
 John Wade Reyes. Athens: Regent Mrs. J. R. Hoffman.
 Tuskafoosa. Tuscaloosa; Regent. Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce.
 Lewis. Eufaula; Regent. Miss Mary Clayton.
 Mobile, Mobile: Regent. Mrs. R. II. Clarke.
 Stephens New Decatur; Regent. Mrs. c. Kyle.
 Frederick William Gray. Anniston: Regent, Mrs. Hiram Donald Barr. Francis Marion. Montgomery; Regent Mrs. Halls Janney.
 Bienviile. Anniston Regent. Mrs. A. s. Tyler.
 Katherine Steel. Oxford: Regent. Mira. James R. Draper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Mrs. Mclean was presented with n solid silver loving-cup bearing tha fn- scription: "A token of love from her vice presidents general" Before the proceedings ended. Mrs. Mclean, upon motion of Mrs. Bryan. was mads chair man of the Continental Hall commit tee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

One of the most prominent dele gates at the congress makes good use of her time while listening to tho busi ness of the hour She knits wash cloths. one after another.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Editor-Miss Anne M. Williams, State Historian, 635 South Perry Street, Montgomery, Ala.
 Remember the days of old. consider the years of many generations, ask thy father and he will show thee; thy elders and they will tell thee"-Moses.
 Remove not the ancient landmark, which thy fathers have set"-Solomon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12
Echoes From the ID. A. R. Congress.
 Told i'm Continental Hall.

The work of the D. A. R. Is re- sponsible largely for the growing fn- terest of women fin parliamentary pro- cedure, and the society has in it's ranks several very able parliamenta- rians. It's debates have developed speakers whose ability would entit1e them to high rank In any organization in the country. and the ambition of many of its members to hold high of Aces has brought forward politicians whose tactics are worthy of any "fav- orite son" whoever felt that there is room at the top.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Regent-Mrs. Aurora Pryor Mcclellan. Athens
 Vice -Regent-Mrs. Rhett Goode. Mo bile.
 Secretary-Mrs. William Harvey. New Decatur.
 Treasurer-Mrs. J. c. Street, Opelika- Official Reader-Mrs. L. J. Haley, Bir- mingham.
 Historian-Miss Anne Marks Will liams Montgomery.
 Chaplain--M Mrs Charles A. Stakely, Montgomery.
 Agent American Monthly-Mrs. J. M. Wyly. Montgomery
 Poet Laureate-Miss Meta Thompson. Mobile
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Mrs. R. Nj. Bratton. State regent, told of the victory won by the South Carolina Daughters, through whose ef- forts the government appropriated $3,- 900 to erect a monument on the bat tleield of Kings Mountain, commem- orating the victory of Revolutionary heroes Mrs. Bratton also told of the success of the society in her State to get through the general assembly an appropriation of $1.000 for placing in Statuary Hall. at Washington, life size statue of South Carolina's great statesman, John c. Calhoun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

The gavel for the State regent of Virginia will be one of unusual in- terest. for 1t will be formed of nieces of historic wood. Already Mrs. Jami- son. the regent. has a piece of the ship which John Paul Jones command ed, bit of Thomas Jefferson's desk. and pieces of historic old churches Of Revolutionary times. Contributionn continue to come in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12


 Regent-Mrs F. P. Glass. Vice Regent--Mrs. Horace Stringfel- To S.
 Secretary Mrs. G. H. McCombs. Registrar--Mrs. l.. G. Dawson. Treasurer Mrs. W. H. Hubbard. Historian Mrs. B. J. Baldwin. Chaplain-Mrs. R M. Henderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Mrs. A. I. Robertson. the State vice regent, has been appointed spe- cfal coats -of-arms artist of tho thirteen original States. She Is going to paint great big ooat-of- arms to hang up over the places where the n. A. R-s from the thirteen original States sit fin convention hall. Mrs. Robertson is also special heraldy expert of the O. D.s of North Carolina and also for the D. A. R.s. All the State regents of the original thirteen had a meeting yesterday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Robertson. Etate vice, to see about these big coat-of-arms and things which she is going to paint for the half.-Zach McGhee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Although women's organizations have the reputation of being composed ex- clusively of women who are neglectfui of their homes. thls is not the case with all of them. Two matonly look ing Daughters who had had much to say regarding the politics of the congress during the afternoon session yesterday, while on the way to their hotels, were heard carefully exchang- ing receipts for corn mullins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Apropos of plumes. Mrs. Foralxer. wife of the Senator from Ohio. wore on small black hat a bunch of the latest ostrich feathers of a beautiful shade of blue. These particular feath- CTS are extremely rare and are the lat- est fashion this season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

The editor asks that the Regent of each Chapter shall have it's Secretary send a report of the monthly meetings for publication in this column. In this way will the Daughters throughout the State keep in touch with the work that each Is doing.
 It is especially desired to have full reports of the May election of officers, with the correct list of new officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

The vivid pink, uncurled ostrich plume worn by Mrs. Philip Mark Shan non. of Buffalo, on her straw-ooiored hat has attracted the general adrnira- tion of not only the Daughters but res~ idents of Washington who have been fortunate in seeing 1t. The plume ia striking in color and magnificent in fiber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-05-12

Many of the Daughters use the con- gress as a place where they can best display the gorgeousness of their cos- tunes. appearing at every session in different gown and hat. with jewels to correspond. This is not In accordance with the ideas of others. and one of them was heard to say referring to the costume of a neiRhbor: We are all supposed to come hero to work. though some of us have other reasons"
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-20

HOLDUPS
ARE BUSY

A holdup artist who uses knife
instead of a gun, and accelerates the
movements of his unwilling victims
with sundry jabs and pricks is work
ing in Portland. He waylaid d. Hall,
324 Weidl street, at the east end
of the steel bridge at 2 o'clock this
morning, and because he secur ID
only n few cents plunder, cursed his
victim viciously and stuck the knife
into his back to make him run. Hall
met Special officer Kalllsh half an
hour later and reported the occur
renee to him.
Hall was over town at a late hour
last night, and when he started home
the street cars had stopped running.
Just as he reached the east end of the
bridge, a man stepped to the walk
from Margin street. Hall describes
him as wearing a light derby hat,
standing five feet nine inches in
height, OF dark complexion, and wear
ing a shirt minus a collar. He was
a young fellow, and In HIS right hand
q knife blade several inches long
glittered,
Hands up!" said the fellow. He
put the point of the knife to Halls
throat. and told him If he tried to
escape he was a dead man. He went
through every pocket.
You're a pretty bum" he said.
For 80 cents more I'd make your
blood run. Now run along home"
He pricked Hall in the back as he
said Il, Hall lost no time in getting
away.
The police believe the knife hold
up man has drifted north from San
Francisco, and that he is one of the
desperate criminals who have been
perpetrating nightly holdups and
robberies upon the citizens of Oak
land and the Bay City.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-20
KELLY
GOES
EAST
Left Eugene Monday For jamestown
TO Represent U. Of 0.

Dan Kelly and Trainer "Bill" Hay
ward left this morning on the first
stage OF their trip across the conti-
nent to jamestown, where Dan will
be pltted against the fastest men In
the world. Hayward and he will
take ten days to cross the country, In
order to keep Kelly in the best of
condition.
Kelly's most dangerous competi-
tors will probably be Charles Par
sons. who will represent the Olympic
Club, OF San Francisco. Parsons Is
described as very graceful runner,
and has several times made the fast
time of 4-5 seconds.
The two strongest competitors In
the East. according to Hayward's
figures, are May, OF Illinois, and Cart
man. of the University OF Penusylya-
MIA. Both men are good ten-second
racers and are dangerous. Smlthson,
who represents the Multnomah Club,
II n fast man, but, Judging from his
past records Is not In the class with
any OF these three men besides Kel-
ly. lie is n better hurdler.
II In good condition Kelly is likely
tc run thh hundred yards in 8 S-5
seconds. But Il Is even more likely
that he will break some record In
the 22O-yard dash. This year he es-
tablished now mark for that dis
tance on curved track, and many
times has run very close to or tle1
the other record for the 22O yards.
In fact, his race seems to be the 220
rather than the 100.
Kelly Is In better condition right
now than at any time In the past.
lie has better stride. more even and
easy. lie runs with less strain APP
parently, though his strides cover
nearly eight feet at step. lie weighs
about 100 pounds stripped, and is la
fine physical trim. and altogether ft
TO run any man,
After the 220 and i00-yard dashes
are run he may try a broad jump,
although no practice In that event
will be permitted until after the 9TH
er events have been pulled on, The
iOO-yard and eco yard dashes will
be run In heats, In order to get the
star men pitted against each other.
Eugene Guard.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-20
NORMAL OPENS SEPT. "a.
school at Drain Is Assured of a
Prosperous Year.

A fine new catalogue has just been
issued by the Central Oregon State
Normal school, at Drain, for the COM
ing school year, which opens on Sep
tember 18th. This school is show
ing, If possible, greater determine
tion and energy than ever. Deprived
for the time being of state appro-
priation, the matter has been taken
up locally, and about $4,000 are al
ready available for coming years
school work. Here is spirit that
demonstrates beyond question that
this school is destined to live and
prosper, despite the efforts of certain
Legislators and so-called big" news
papers to kill 1t. 1t has beyond
doubt made the best showing of any
school in the state for the past two
years, in proportion to the expendi-
lures of state money thereon, and
now the faculty are so enthusiastic
for its success that each member has
pledged one-third of his salary, II
needed, to carry on the coming years
work. Besides this, President Briggs
and vice-President Brown have each
pledged an additional 5000 each.
The school is better equipped than
ever for the coming year, and will
graduate another large class Of we'll
trained teachers, for which there is
q crying demand from all parts of the
state.--Roseburg Review.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1907-08-20
SWELL
ELEGANT
JONES
viii Arrive Here Wednesday In Care
Of Ezra Kendall

Who doesn't know Ezra Kendall
who comes to the Grand opera house
for one night Wednesday, August 21i
in his new play "swelI Elegant
Jones" and what a warm reception
he will receive from his hosts of
friends and admirers, for his name
has become a household word with
|all lovers of good clean comedy and
his visits are always looked forward
to with keen enjoyment for with his
coming ut is to laugh" and his new
play is said to be the best vehicle
he has ever had since becoming a
star ESPECIALLY written to suit his
peculiar style of humor, yet any play
that gives him an opportunity to
speak lines is all that is necessary
for this famous laugh maker to be
funny. All that Kendall needs is
the chance to play out his string of
drolleries, witticisms and dry humoh.
Lines that would appear to be ordi-
nary conversation when spoken by
another, becomes a screaming mono
logue as interpreted by this quaint
and between acts when
he comes out to tell that oft repeat
ed tale of my Face Slipped Out of
My Hand" the auditor is compelled
to hold his sides and look out for
the salty of the buttons, for this
little curtain talk will make the most
hardened mlsanthrope go into convul
sions.
Yet Ezra Kendall does not confine
his whole show to himself he is al
ways supported by an excellent COM
)any OF talented artists and produces
MS plays with the most careful atten-
ion paid to every detail. "Swell
Jones" is produced under
he efficient stage direction OF John
Stapleton who put on such successes
rs "The Heir to the Hoorah," "The
Checkers" and other
zig productions.
Kendall still wears the famous old
nigh hat of the vintage of "a, but
is as he says ITS not the hat that
makes them laugh. but what's under
I The seats will be on sale for
bis engagement next Wednesday, at
he box office at a. m.