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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
ALL BUT THREE { ARE APPLYING General Interest in High
 Schools. TWENTY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE Greene, Bullock and Autauga Have Made No Applications. ! Bullock and Autausa Citlzens Are Re- stirring Themselves sna wiii Likely Make Formal Petitisa
 At Later Date.
TWENTY ARE NOT ELIGIBLE

Every eligible county in the State has made application for the estab- lishment of the High School in some particular community with the excep- ton of Greene Bullock and Autauga. While the latter two have not made formal applications, 1t Is known that movements are on foot there to make formal application to the State Super intendent of Education for the estab- lishment of school in thA counties
 In Bullock county 1t is understood that Midway will be an applicant for the location of the school, and in Au- tauga Prattville citizens are bestirring themselves preparatory to making an offer.
 So far not a word has been heard from Greene county, and there is no ir- timatfon that the citizens of that coun- fy desire the establishment of a school there, in accord with the High School law. So far as the educational department knows now Greene county will not ask for the establishment of a school, due, perhaps, to the fact that a great majority of the inhabitants of the county are negroes.
 According to the census of 1900 there are 3.307 white people in the county and 20S75 negroes. The largest town in the county is Eutaw.
 There are twenty counties in the State that, for the present. are not eligible to the High Schools provided for. As soon as the counties in which there Is not already a State educational institution have been provided wifh High Schools, these counties. where in- dustrial institutes and colleges under State maintenance are in operation, will receive their portion of the fund ap- propriated for the High Schools in the counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
TUscUMBIA HOTEL SOLD.
HOrteu and Hodges Acquire the Par-
 shall House.

Tuscumbia, Oct. Especial IA deal was eonsummated in this city this morning. whereby the ownership of the Parshall House. Tuscumbia's iarg- est hostelry. passed from T. R. Jones to Horton and Hodges, the considera- tion being S20,o0o.
 Ten years ago this property was purchased by T. R. Jones from the heirs of s. Parshall, the price paid be- ing s11.00O. Since that time many inn provements have been made in the building, and considering the big ad- vance in real estate in this city and vicinity, the purchase price of $200O0 Is considered 6 bargain. The new owners have been connect ed with the management Of the hotel for the past two years, MT. Horton being the bookkeeper, and MT. Hodges one of the lessees, with w. R. Wom- ble as the other.
 The new owners will not be given absolute possession until the expira- ton of Womble and Hodges lease, Jan uary IA ,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
As Work Wouldn't Come to Office,
 Sec. 7ait Mopes Office to Work

He stood this just as long as he could But there came a period when he could stand t no longer. ana es. peciaily so as he could see nothing pu. work and still more work ahead ot him. until long after the close 0f the fair. So yesterday he bundled up nts typewriter. bought a street ticket TOT the stenographer. crammed some en yelopes in his pocket, and started out to1change his office from the quarters on Commerce street to the Falr Grounds. A couple of draws followed with the paraphernaiia of various sorts that 1t takes to run fair.
 He is now located lon the spot. He saws he may not have time. tS die tae his letters. but he will come nearer having time as though his office were ,,ant win he much more satisfactory in every way for the remaining week before the-fair begins than the former one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Five miles isn't very. far when one is taking trans continental trip. It is really quite insignificant in computing the distance from Mars to Saturn. But there are times when these paltry. insignificant five miles are of some consequence
 Secretary Bob" Tait--he always tn- sisted on being cslled Robert" until Bob" Jones came to town--has found 1t so. There was. until yesterday. about five miles separating his- office and his work. and he became dis couraged trying to run back and forth between his office and the Falr Grounds. He would barely get to open ing his morning mail or dictating letters to his stenographer swhen the tele- phone would insistently demand his presence at the Exposition Hall or the barns or the track or at some other section of the grounds. five long miles away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
BIRD FILLS KILLED, TOO,
 THOUGH SOLONS NOT HERE

There Is live wire at the Capitol. not in the Governors office, either. that Is causing great destruction among the teathered tribe that seek resting places about the dome of the stately edihce.
 This is. five wire that kills, and each morning several birds can be found around the gutters of the dome. dead from electrocution.
 one of the wires supplying the cur rent for lightning the building trav- erses a section of the dome of the Cap- itol. The insulation on this has worn off, and whenever a bird lights on this wire while the current is on It IS in- stantiy electrocuted. Several days ago two pigeons were among the victims, and innumerabla sparrows, whose lives have been blown out by this powerfui current, are lying around on the roof.
 This matter will probably be brought to the attention of those interested m the purposes of the Audubon society. ana the wire repaired so that the birds will no longer suffer especially at the States seat of Legislation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

which witnessed the races and again tonight to witness the free attractions which were given beneath the many arc lamps,
 The opening of the Fair this morn- Ing was without ceremony. The gates to the grounds were thrown open and the Fair was declared on. and iinme- diately the people began to flock with in the enclosure. The turnstiles were kept revolving all day and late to. night as many hundreds passed.
 The indications are that the Fatr at- tendance tomorrow will be larger than it will be during any day of the week. Besides the Fair. which will attract q large crowd to the city tomorrow. there will also be circus within a short distance of the Falr Grounds. and to- morrow will be counted as a record breaking day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
PROGRESS or sHEFFIELI5.
Many Improvements Are Making in the
 Gtahp

Shefiield. Oct. S.-(Special. (-while there is an inactive demand for real estate in this city. the reason for which can not be assigned, except that usu- ally the demand is not great at this season of the year, there are many and varied improvements being made throughout the city.
 Several thousand dollars are being expended on the Sheffield National Bank Building, the Shefield Hotel and a new $17.oo0 store house is being erected by Colonel R. H. Wiihoyte' on the corner of Montgomery Avenue and Third Street. where, the building which formerly stood there was destroyed by fire q year ago. In addition to these substantial and expensive improve ments, there arc a number of hand some residences in course of orectioR indicating strong faith in Shefields future.
 The city at this time is laying sev- Aral miles of cement walks at a cost of many thousand dollars, and evi- dences of substantial Improvements are apparent on every hand.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
Tuesday Night,
 The Grent Play, ssrlx~ aEnn 0f fha Hnssx

William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grfsifer's production of George Broadhurt's latest effort. The Man of the Hour" with exceptional strong company and complete scenic produc- tion. will be the attraction at the Montgomery Theatre Tuesday night.
 The company is said to be of excep- tionai strhngth and includes Lionel Adams as the Mayor. and Alan Allen the Financier, Louis Hendricks as Horrigan the boss. Felix Haney as the Alderman. Ethel Brandon, Ruby Bridges. Cecil Kern. Everett Butter field, Murdock McQuarrie.
 The play is in four acts which Is to be placed upon the stage with it's en- tire scenic production.
 Seat sale opens Monday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
BURNED GIN HOUSE
TWO NEGROES TRAILDD BY HOUNDS
 AND CAPTURED.
They Are Pat h Seima Jail, and Lee West May Get ei,50o Re- ward offered by MT.
 SWrencher.
Advertiser Bureau.
 Celua Oct. 1S.

Advertiser huFedus
 Selma, Oct iS. Two negroes. giving theH names as Alex Williams and Jim Williams. were brought to Selma early this morning and placed in the county jail by Lee West of Perry County. The negroes are accused of having set fire to the gin house of Dan Wrencher at Belle view, near Uniontown, Perry County, Wednesday night. The fire destroyed tho gin house as well eighteen bales of cotton.
 It is said that Mir. wrencher offered a reward of $500 for the capture of the persons who set his sin house afire. Mir. West who has a pack Of fine blood hounds. put his dogs on the trail and after running the incendia- ries for several hours captured the two negroes in Marengo County and board ing the Southern train from Mobile he brought them to this city and placed them in the county jail.
 The dogs are said to have followed the trail of the negroes without inter- ruption from the time they took # nr- til they "treed" the glen last night One of the negroes was badly bitten by the hounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
Montsomery Theatre,
 Monday Night, Charley Grapewtn fn the

s"SNsWM VI NAN+ EIVVs
 Charley Grapewin in the above en : titled play is announced at the Mont gomery Theatre next Monday night. It presents this very excellent comedian in character that gives him wide scope for the display of his ability as an artistic fuh-niaker. and he is sur rounded by a capable acting company headed by Anna Chance.
 The Awakening of MT. Pipp" there- fore is in a class by itself. for 1t is a musical play that does not depend up. on Its musical features for success.
 Seat sale opens this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Tried 1t yeti Nof DO so.
 New Beanvoir Havana 5 cent Cigar T. J. Matt0x Gig. & Fob. Co.,, Distrib.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
VIII Case stln on.

The suit to contest the will of the late W. N. Carson which is being heard before Probate Judge P. H. Pitts. was continued throughout the day. Sev- eral witnesses were examined by the court and the taking of evidence win hardly be concluded until tomorrow af- ternoen. when. after the arguments. the case. will be given to the jury,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
Meesins ek Sewing Circle.

ing Club were delightfulIy entertained on yesterday morning by Miss Ma thiide Wolf at her home on Broad Street. After sewing and chatting awhile, light refreshments were en- joyed. Among those present were Misses Estelle Adler Addfe EliSan, Dora Thalh elmer. Francis Herzfe1d, Julia Herzfeld Lilly Leva, Corinne Leva Mathilde Wolf. Carrie Sulzbacher. Ra- ehel Joseph. Reba Markstein, Emily Friedman, Helen Koeningsthai and Ella Eagle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

GREAT BASKET BALL GAME At the Rink tonight. Yale vs. Chicago. Y. M. c. A. Teams In exhibition game. Skating before and after the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Miss Lillian Hanna and Miss Nellie dozier of Marion will reach the cIty tomorrow and will be the guests of Miss Anna Creagh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19
YEGETApLns.

Fine White Celery, Lettuce, Teina- toes, Carrots, shaiiots, Turnips, Bell Pepper, Beefs, Radishes, Okra and syanish Onions.
 N. N. YELvERToN. i Court sauare. Both Phones 2A7.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

E. r. Galt has retuFned to the city from Perdido Bay, where he has been spending the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

aIr. Hugh Haynes of coilerine is in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Miss Florence Tlpton of Berlin is spending today in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Henry W Hayden. editor of The De- rIopolis Tines. was a visitor to the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Social and Personal. Master Bert Marx of Greenville is here on a short visit to relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

J. W Lovett of orrviIle spent today in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Mrs. NJ, Markstein has returned to her homefn Anniston after a few days stay here with her dauRhter, Mrs, Isi- dore Kayser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Mrs. Mary c. Crommelin of Mont gomery is in the city spending few days with Mrs. Fred Robbins Waugh an at her home on Broad Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-10-19

Mrs. SIdie Pribram. who has been visiting in Sc. Louis. has returned to Selma and is the guest of Mrs. L. W. Hubbard.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
THE NEW YORK SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

1t IS not likely that the absence OF Mr. Cesar
Thomson. who expected to give brilliancy TO
the sixth evening subscription concert Of the New
AoTk symphony Orchestra which took place In
Carnegie Hall last night was greatly deplored by
the audience His place taken by Mr. Leo
Schulz who, TO judge by his reception enjoys a
large measure Of popularity with the orchestra g
patrons. Mr. Schulz PLAYED a violoncelIo concerto
new 10 local programmes. far ss We know by
Lindner-a tuneful. well written composition in
which no violence is done the solo instrument
which Is permitted speak in its prettesr idions
throughout, and which has most agreeably writ
ten orchestral accompaniment. Mr. Schulz played
tastefully and well, with full round musical
tone. and with only few alterations from pitch
in some awkward doublo-stopped passages. The
performance was received with corial demon
Htrations of pleasure.
There WAS some modern music of a descriptive
order by Debussy the progrAmme-the farniIs r
Il Apres-midi dun faun' and ''Fstes'' q noe
turne-and tbs overture 70 "Beuveuuto CeIlinl," by
Berlioz, but tho concerts OF gravity Law in
the opening number. which Mozart's Q minor
symphony, perennialy fresh and beautiful In
which angelic voices sing, was remarked by one
OF Mozart's spiritual children. Mr.. Damrosch and
his men gave the work finely buoyant and manly
Interpretation. and the wind choir. both wood and
brass. fairly outdid themselves and the best OF
their rivals I'm the Trio OF the Minuet
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
A MlNUET CONCERT.
H X

When grandma danced tho uinuet and Haydn
wrote the symphonies, and there was no society
for the suppression OF unnecessary noise. because
none WIS needed. life must have been very pleas
ant thing indeed. how pleasant Frank Damrosch
limited yesterday afternoon at Carnegie Hall at
his third concert for young people. Again the
dance was the basis OF the concert. and devel-
opment OF symphonic music traced from this
source. Again also. dances in costume Illustrated
the different rythms, the platform In front Of
the band The minuet the hasls Of yesterday 9
concert. and the programme began with the dane
ing OF It's precursors the diEnned pavan the merry
galliard CEvcry pavau has IT'S gallia rd," according
TO old Spanish proverb) and the gavotte. danced
10 the old tune sometimes ascribed - Louis XIII.
and often known "Amaryllis." The orchestra
then played Leopold Damrosch's arrangement OF
the Gavotte from Bach's major cello sonata.
and three dances from the same composers suite
IN minor for aute and string orchestra And
enter the minuet.
Mr. Dsmrosch first played Luily's mnuet, the
earliest known. composed in 1883, and tho four
dancers then appeared in powdered wigs and
moved through the measures OF the minuet from
Don Giovanni" Minuets from symphonies OF
Mozart, Haydn Beethoven, the scherzo from Schu-
bert's symphony in c. from Ttaf's symphony. In
tho Forest" and Governs Scandinavian sym
phony, followed. To close, Mr.. Damrosch played
siegfried's Rhine Journey from "G6tterdammer-
ung" He said this had been called a
scherzo before. certainly never mnuet But he
felt sure that his audience wanted hear some
thing by Wagner. and he trusted that the shade OF
the composer would not haunt him. The audience
tested the capacity OF the hall. and keenly
interested This dance series is proving very popu-
lar The next concert will be devoted to the march.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
THEATRICAL VENTURES BAD GAMBLE
R. E. Johnston Testifes That e5 Per Cent Of
Productions Are Losses.

Robert E Johnston. defendant in the suit brought
by the Strobridge Lithographing Company to re-
cover from him and John H Duss. Of Harmony.
Penn, s. 800 for printing alleged to have been done
in connection with the production Of Venice in
Madison Square Garden In 1903. testified before
Justice Amend, in the Supreme Court, yesterday
that s5 per cent OF all theatrical productions
suited in losses. Mr. Johnston has had varied
experience IN the financing Of plays. the performers
IN which have ranged in artistic reputation from
Nine Lillian Nordica 10 Carrie Nation. Nine
Nordica called to the stand last Wednesday
testify her connection with the production OF
Venice" but little was learned from her IN
gard 10 the contention OF the plaintiffs that Duss
had been partner Of Johnston in all his ventures
Mr. Johnston said that both Venice" and Ten
Nights in q Barroom,' Carrie Nations play. had
resulted in losses
In some OF these ventures. Mr., Johnston said.
Duss had promised him financial aid in return for
his friendship and for a share in the profits which
did not materalize and in the losses which did
Carrie Nation was in with him the Ten
Nights in a Barroom'' venture. he said, but got a
salary also. and protected from loss
I. y. jacobson. counsel for the hthoSraphfng
company, In the course OF discussion about the
adruissibuty of certain evidence. said 20 Justice
Amend. y propose snow that this man DusS
tie millionaire bandmaster. was partner or
Johnston in all his theatrical ventures"
The hearing was adjourned until January -.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.

Miss Blanche Walsh. acting in Mr.. Clyde Ffteh's
coarse play OF THE Straight Road" enters the
third week Of her engagement at the Astor The
atre where her literal and forcIbls assumption OF
the personality of a girl Of the slums has found
considerable public favor.
Visitors to the West End Theatre this week VIII
there behold a play called LENA Rivers" based
on a novel. by Mrs Mary J. Holmes. relative TO
life IN the Southern states The play is said 20 be
a close synopsis Of the book and the book Is said
to be well known and popular. Souvenirs OF this
production Will be distributed 90 the audience on
Monday evening. Ths sacred rites occurrent at
the West End Theatre to-day involve Nanon
Jacques, the Bijou Comedy -Four, the Waldron
Brothers Carl Cooke, COnroy and Fagan, Robinson
Parquette. George Whiting some illustrated songs,
possibly by DR.. Watts. and the kinetograph
The 5O0th performance of The Lion and the
Mouse will occur at the Lyceum Theatre next
Thursday. January q. and. as souvenir OF that
interesting occasion. gold pins viii be distributed
to the spectators In attendance. ". W.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
PUCCINI NO "VERIST."
Tells Plans for Nesp Opera-May
Try american Subject Later.

In talk with group Of newspaper men at the
Hotel Astor yesterday afternoon. Giacomo Puccini
threw new light upon his work and his plans.
Among musical Americans II is common 20 think
Of Puocini leader Of the school OF young Ital-
ians known as '-verists." That he does not regard
himself closely connected with that strenuous
band would. however seem apparent from his own
statements:
II have not any very great sympathy with what
is called musical verfsm" said Puccini. II be-
neve in giving. nearly artistic exigencies will
permit. expression = life and nature. But music
also has its rights and concessions are not only
desirable but inevitable Like all italian COM
posers OF the day who have any claim al all TO
originality. moving In tho direction OF musical
indivtdualisn-that IS TO say, trying 20 be
myself rather than imitator OF Wagner Verdi
or PonchielL My temperament cornpels me to
prefer theatrical music TO the music OF tho concert
loom love drama, passion pathQs. contrast
such as have endeavored to illustrate IN my four
more recent works. Manon Lescaut consider
virtually the first OF my serious efforts II I have
a preference for any Of my works, IT Is for La
Boherne' and 'Madana Butterfly The last named
opera is perhaps. my favorite 1 love IL and La
Boheme' because they give the fullest expression to
my temperament"
AT present 1 am planning opera, which
/ may name either Conchita or Sevtla-' It will
be suggested by audacious novel by Pierre
Louys, author of 'Aphrodte' entitled Lit Femme
ct le Pantin. Possibly the nhretto will be written
by my friend Ilca. Later. If find a suitabLs
theme 70 work on. I may Try my hand at an
American opera, dealing. perhaps. with some story
OF the Bret Harte type. think could imagine
the atmosphere and the environment OF such a
work. as l did in the case OF Madame Butterfly
May be pardoned for mentioning that once
attempted opera dealing with Marie Antonette2
After wasting year upon it. however, found that
1t did not begin to be interesting until It was
nearly ended. So threw It away.
Il have heard the 'Salome' OF Richard Strauss
three times. Once I journeyed from Paris to
Milan to attend a rehearsal Of that work I have
also heard 'SalOme' in Dresden In my opinion 1t
is the most wonderful expression Of modern music,
and l admire ii greatly.
No. l am not attracted by American Indian
subjects. Real Americans interest me more than
redskins
Il hope to remain here at least one month. end
during that time TO hear more works than my
own.
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
OPERAS oF A DAY.

Yesterday afternoon Eighth avenue and West S4th
street were once more packed with carriages for
Nine. Nelba sang ''Traviata' again at the Man
haitian Opera House It was such another audi
ence rs greeted her on her first appearance and on
her second Not an inch OF room was unoccup!ed
and the enthusiasm bOundess. Her singing
was as brilliant before scintillating, rich
IN flow But Renaud missed from the cast 10
raise by the sheer force of his impersonaton the
second act TO plane of dignity and sincerity II so
seldom reaches and Bassi was hardly as salts
factory as could have been wished But # must
be remembered that lie sang in The Huguenots'
the night before till 1926. and he never. appar
emily. sings restfuly, the strain must have been
considerable.
At the Metropolitan. at the matinee. Miss Farrar
sang Marguerite In Faust" once more. 1t a
more discreet Marguerite. to speak. than she
before exhibited: at least. her indiscretons were
not so openly conducted. Miss Farrar now says
goodby 20 Faust at the window. he being on the out
side Rousselere sang Faust. but Plancon
missed as Mephisto. He suffering from illness.
and Journet took his place and was quite devilish
indeed.
In the evening I'll TrOvatore" was sung again at
Mr. Hammersteins. and at the Metropolitan. Mines.
Fleischer- -EdeI and Kirly-Lunn and Burrian.
Goritx, Biass and MHhlmann sang "Lohengrin.'
Both performances OF course, at popular
prices and IL is perhaps worth noting that the
larger audience was az the newer house. Mines.
Russ and de Cisneros and Dalmores and Seveilhac
again led the cast In the Verdi opera The tenor
appears TO have weathered the snowstorm trium-
phantly, for his voice at its best Mr.. Burrians
Iohengrln has already received attention. There
more idyllic. But the opera was heard VIII atten-
New-York tribune., 1907-01-20
TO DEDICATE COLUMBIA CHAPEL

ARRANGEMENTS have been completed for the dedi-
cation service OF st. Paul's Chapel. Columbia Uni
versity, on February 3, Various Christian denom-
nations will be represented Bishop Potter, the
Rev DR. Edward B. Coe OF the Collegiate Re
formed Church; the Rev. DR.. Marvin R. Vincent
os TTnion Theological Seminary: the Rev. George
A Oldham, acting chaplain OF the university and
President stewardson OF Hobart College win be
nresent feature or the service win bo the chant
lnr OF the cath Psalm IN Latin and the singing in
S5erman Of Iuther's hymn. "Ein feSte Burg ist
Tynser Cott." The musical part OF the service VIII
he -endsred by a choir composed partly OF stu
DENTS and partly OF members OF the choir of Holy
Trinity Church, Brooklyn The sermon VIII be
preached hy Dr.. 6ttwaTosor-