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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Edict Issued to Prevent Skating
 On the Sidewalks Of Montgomery

Montgomery. Ala. Jan. 27. Capt ". H. Taylor. Chief of Police Montgomery, Ala. Dear Sir:--
 ''You will immediately instruct your men to cause all skating on the sije- walks of this city to be stopped. ''This applies to both business and residential sections.
 Please give this your prompt att tentiou.
 And oblige.
 Yours very truly.
 "W. M. Teague." Chief Taylor forthwith sent the fol- lowing general order to the desk ser geant to be placed before the poiies- men:
 "General order ITO all policemen:
 ssYour attention scailed to children skating on the sidewalks. In the busi- ness ana residential section of the city and I.want you 10 see that is ts stopped. 'sNotiey them first, and if they persist in skating. arrest them.
 'sRy order Chief of Police, wv. H Taylor" As yet the city council has not taken q fling at the subject. but 1t is believ- ed there are enough big hearted alder men in the council to relieve the may. or of the embarrassing situation and give the little ones chance for their only winter pleasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

An edict has gone out from the great front room of the city hall that will cast shadow of gloom over many little hearts. For years the children of the city. having no public parks worth speaking of to play In. have been amusing themselves after school hours and on Saturdays skating on the sidewalks. Merry little strings of them can he seen almost any afternoon sweeping and eurvinE like swallows along the paved streets. the boys in, the full enjoyment Of the mad speed of the healthfnl exercise, the girls in graceful little curves swinging down the hills and having a most beautt- ful time--but.
 Some persons who evidently have forgotten all about their youth, that they ever were children and tforget- ting too that away back wonder when they were young the town was not so thIckly settled and there was room for play. jealous Of the good times the children have, these persons went to the mayor with a prolonged- whine about the pavements. they don't use more than once Q week. and entered a complaint about the poor little kids. It was up to the chief executive, noth- inR was left to do. and he sent Chief TaYlor the following letter;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Anauses,aents
Anass Russell at tAe Grana.

How on earth Mary could have lov- ed the man she. married at the begin ming of the play. or why she loved determination to go to work. was the question uppermost in the minds of the brilliant audience which witnessed the performance of "The Stronger Sex" at the Grand Wednesday night.
 The Hon. Warren Harrington seems to have been a cold bloojed brute at the beginning of the action of John Valentines play, and the third act Is of hardly sufficient duration to dispell was too abrupt from the second act.
 Marrying girl for her money is Q common occurrence nowadays. partic- ularly with American girls. But even in the event that such an alliance Is contracted there is an apparent ex- change of values--a title and social position for instance, or at least man who openly acknowledges in a manly way that no love exists, that he is trading an interesting or amusing per aonality for her millions. The Hon. Warren Burlington last evening seem ed to have neither the one or the oth- ST of these qualities.
 One great thing about '"The Strong CT Sex" Is it's humor. Through an in- tensely human interest story, reveiv- ing about a tragedy of two apparently wrecked lives, flowed a sparkling riv- CT of wit and repartee. And the humor was of the clean, thoroughly enjoyed variety. that left Q good taste in ones mouth.
 Another comment as to the play it. self. It is a vehicle In which Mise Rus sell is afforded ample opportunity to display her abilities. That she was fully capable of meeting the require rnents demanded by the author. Mont gomerians who witnessed her acting of Mary last evening are eager to testify.
 The play. too drew . sharp contrast between a woman who was about to marry for money and 6 man. The conn parison showed indeed, the woman to be the stronger sex, in that she had the moral courage to admit to her lover that she would marry a man for his money with absolutely no love on her part.
 tie actress" In her reading of tho lines last evening in the first act. one was hardly prepared for the iron will which greeted the rise of the curtain on the second act. But even, display ing to the fullest an iron will to live up to appearances after the discovery or her misplaced love .sne was BehCe' Tn but one instance. that in which she threatened her husband with q revofv- CT. even though she declared it to bo an empty one in the last act. did she display any but & gentle nature guid- ed by an Iron will.
 Helen Tracy's reading in the role of Mrs. Van Garkerken was most excel lent. and shone as a dinner star only because of Miss Russell. Lines that demanded the best interpreta ton for any effect upon the audience had been provided by the author. and Miss Ira ev's shrewdish comments upon life supplied the real comedy of the offers ing.
 The Joan F'orsythe of Alma Kruger was most acceptable. David Landau ns Oliver Thorpe, Msry's cousin. owes his success very much to the author but his interpretation of his lines places him above reproach. .4
 The remainder of the company was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
TO DRILL SINGERS
ASSISTANT TO DIR. ToRREY COMES
 HERE TUESDAY.
win Enlarge Platform sf Auditerium whfch win Hold Cheir ef over
 2oo Voices.

Already by diligent work among the iaity. the ministers of the city have aroused large degree of interest in the coming revival services which pr. R. A. Torry will conduct in Montgom- cry for the month beginning Feb. ,.
 Every night for the past two weeks prayer meetings have been conducted by the pastors of many churches of the city. in the residences of one pr another member of their congregation. These gatherings, intended as q for runner of the Tcrrey revivals, have re- suited in many conversions of them selves, as well as engendering inter est in the advent of tn great revival ist.
 Dr. Torry. with A half dozen or more assistants. will reach Nontgom- cry on Saturday, Feb, 6. to inaugurate his revival the next day, Sunday at the Auditorium.
 To make every preparation for his arrival, one of his assistants. with a pianist and chorister. will be In Mont gomery on next Tuesdy, Feb. 2. This assistant will aid in the drilling of the singers, who have volunteered from the ranks of the choirs af Montgomery churches, small army of singers, probably 200 in all.
 To accommodate these singers. the assistants 3f pr. Torrcy. and all the participants of the rcvivals, about 25o in all. the platform of the Auditorium will be enlarged and strengthened This work will be effected by the assistant of pr. Torrey, who win arrive Tues day.
 The Torrey meetings. as has been announced, will be held daily for the period of one month. pr. Torrey, enc of the most famous envanGelists of the nation, has had marvellous success elsewhere. with his power. and with his efficient aid of singers ana musi- clans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
KNIGHTS AT ELIZA.
Banquet Given To Honor Pythian COn-
 vemtfon.


 EIba, Jan. 27--(special.)- )--A banquet was given last night in the public audi torium under the auspices of Elba Lodge Of the Knights of Pythias.
 It was largely attended, there being present some two hundred and fifty of the leading people, of Eiba and many visitors.
 The occasion Of the elaborate dinner was the Ninth District convention, Knights of Pythias OftAlabama. Many of the visiting Knights are men of Statewide reputation--not only as mem bers of the order. but in civic and po- litIcal circles.
 Among them were Hon. T. D. Sam ford of opelika. Grand Chancellor of the Domain of Alabama.
 Professor W. W. Benson, Superln- tendent of the City Schools. was toast master. Hon. J. A. Carnley responded to the toast Charity pr. Morris of Newton. responded to "FrieHdGhip." Mr. Price. of Elba. responded to the ieaat, "The Ladies" Mir. Claude Riley, anotAcr of Elba's lawyers. entertained the au- Q dIence with an impromptu speech. Mir. Sanford responded to a toast.
 The dinner was served by sixteen girls of Elba. as follows: Misses Clyde Kinney, Essie Rowe, Ethel Haire, Min nie Knight. Claudine Rushing. Ettfe Lee. Annie Donaldson. Bonnie Donald sen. 0iennie Rowe Fannie GFimes.Anni
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Festivities Attenaing the Inauguratiea
 R~Ran

Havana, Jan a7-The festivities at- tending the Inauguration of the new Cuban government. which will take place at noon tomorrow. began this eve ming with a brilliant illumination of the city and a farewell ball rendered by the Mayor and Council of Havana in honor of Governor Magoon. President- elect Gomez, Vice President -eiect Zayass and the American officers who served as provisional authorities
 The filuminations probably were tho most elaborate ever seen here. In Ccn- tral Park and stretching down the Pra- do to the sea, thousands of varl-colored bulbs gleamed among cocoanut palms and laurel trees. making the scene one of rare beauty.
 The streets were crowded with . holiday throng. among which was hun dreds of American tourists.
 General Gomez at noon tomorrow will take the oeth from the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court and make a brief address to the populace from the ball. cony of the palace. Afterward. in the reception room of the palace, Governor Magoon will read the order of Presl- dent Roosevelt restoring the island and It's affairs to the newly elected govern ment.
 A notable ceremony of today was the decorating of the old battleship Maine with elaborate wreaths of garlands and hoisting at half-mast on the protuding military. top 8 new American flag.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
WOMEN ano SOCIETY
Items of Interest fo Montgomery
 and ec sks State

| Mir. and Mrs Denn Stone Cheney. of Ashtabuia, Ohio. are visiting Mir. and Mrs. J. ". Gardner. at 500 Plum street, Highland Park. They are in New Or leans for the week. accompanied by Miss Blanch Gardner. but will return for a continuation Of their visit within q few days
 The friends of Mr. and Mrs. W. ]. Ray of Highland Park. are congratuIating them on the advent of a little daugh- ter at their home. =
 Miss Florrie Belle Thomas of Birm- ingham, who has been the guest of Mrs. James Campbell, at cloverdale. has gone to wctumpka to visit reia- tives.
 Mrs. ". L. Mccormick of Eufaula. arrived last night tc be the guest Of Miss saliie Johnston on Court Street
 Mrs. T. H. Boran and little daughter Katherine, and Mrs. Charles Boran and little daughter Elise. have returned to their homes in Hurtsboro. after visit to Mrs. 0. M. Hamrick. s2s Washinston Avenue.
 Captain Mims Long. of Jacksonville Fla. and Mfr Ed Long. of South Dakota. are visiting thein brother, Mir. ]. D Long 40 Heron Street. and their sis. ter. Mrs. Willie McDade on Houstop Street
 Miss Pauline Adams will leave this morning for Eufaula. where she will visit the family of her brother. MT Carlos Adams. and other friends. Miss Minna Bloom. of Columbus. Ga. is the guest of Miss Claire Hertz.
 Mfr. and Mrs. J. E. Beckwith. recent iy of Atlanta, have moved to Montgom- cry, and will make this city their hons in the future.
 The Manhattan Social Club gave their opening dance last evening at Arjaees Hall.
 The grand march was.led bv Mrs c. M. Hamriclx and Mir. Archdeacon.
 Mrs. Hamrick wore a airectoire gown of champagne messanne with trim mings of hand embroidery. with touch of blue, and carried an arm-ciusfer Of carnations and ferns.
 Quite a number of young ladies and gentlemen came over from Selma to participate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
BUREAU FOR CHILDREN.
Jadge Feagin Among Speakers Before E. Canaussttse.

Jadge Fea@in Among speakers Before !. Ceamsttse.
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 27.--Plead- Ing for the establishment of chii- dren's bureau in one of the big de- partments of the big Federal govern. ment at Washington. promoters of the welfare of children. who have been In conference here this week. bore down on Congress today.
 Activities were centered on the House committee on expenditures. to which had been referred the Parsons bin for the establishment Of such . bureau in the interior department.
 Representative Parsons. the author of the bill. presented a long list of speakers. who made arguments fn sup port of the measure, Among them was Judge F. B. Feagin. of Blrming- ham. Ala.
 Representatives of the Daughters Of the Revolution and the Council of Jew ish Women were present, but the com mittee was unable to give them time in which to be heard.
 Mfr. Fowlkes contended that the great need of work for the uplifting of children was the establishment of 6 Federal bureau to collect reliable in- formation relative to child life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
SOUTHERN ATHLETICS.
"a 3. Jenen, Of Blrnlnghaua. wins In
 MA-y A.HA@A~

Sid D. Jenen, Of Dlrmlngham. wlns tn New 0RIeaM1.
 New Orleans, La. Jan. 27--The Young Mems Gymnastic Club of New Orleans. made the highest Aggregate score in the annual indoor meet of the Southern Amateur Athletic Union at the Coliseum here tonight.
 All the events were~won by members of the New Orleans clubs, with the ex- ception of the running high jump. This was won by Sid B. Jones. of the Birm- iRgham Athletic Club. with . jump ot five feet three inches.
 There were only three men from clubs outside of New Orleans who par. ticipated. No records were broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MRS. MAssIE TO ENTERTAIN

 was served. The guests were limited to the members of the club.
 MRS. MAssrE TO ENTERTAIN. On Friday. Mrs. P. c. Massie will give the first of a series of card par ties This very attractive young matron has in her home for the winter her cousin. Mir. Edward Watts and his beautiful bride. formerly Miss Nor. wood. NOTICES. GRADUATE NURSES ASSOCIATION. There will be meeting of the Grad uate Nurses Association this afternoon tThursday) at 3:3o o'clock.
 Miss Hutton. President.
 BEAUvOIR CLUB. The Beauvoir Club will entertain at a cotiliion on Monday, February l, from 9 to 1 o'clock.
 Mrs. T. Neuman. who has been the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Albert Meyer. in Selma. has returned home While on her visit Mrs Neuman was the recipient 5f many social attentions and the guest of honor at several very smart affairs.
  The friends of Mrs. Henry Washing ton. of St. Louis. formerly Miss Annie Dowdeii ,of this city, will regret to hear that she is III at local infrmary.
 f
 Miss Inez Ansiey. who has been vfs- itIng friends in Greenviile and Brew ton. has returned home,
 
 Mr. Frank Feniey is visiting his aunt. Mrs. j. N. Vaughan, ',n Colum- bus street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Lerer In Recalled.

Washington, Jan. 27-Minister Leger of Hayti has received a cable message from his government requiring him to return home. He will leave Washing ton about February 1, and the newly appointed Minister M. H. Pauleus sam non. will arrive then to assume charge of the legation. Minister I.eger's res- lgnation followed soon after the down faii of President Nora AiexiS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
Anfi-Gn,nhIlnr nnl Pannen

dissenting vote the Banden anti-track gambling bill passed the lower house today. The bill makes conducting pool selling, bookmaking or places where bets are made on horse races in the State felony, and provides that the possession of gambling paraphernalia shall be prima facie evidence of a violation of thesact
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
NewIandu Re-EIected.

Carson. New. Jan. 27--United States Senator Francis c. Newlands was eiect- cd to succeed himself by joint ballot of the Nevada Legislature today. The vote was unanimous. There was passed without a dissenting vote resolution presenting Senator Newlands name for consideration as the next Democratic nominee for the Presidency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
SUES MISS HOPPER.
Trustee Fer Defunet Firm Branga ,Ac.
 tgOm Against Actress.

New York, Jan. 27.-charies E. Lit. tlefleld. as trustee in bankruptcy for A. o. Brown and Company. the iefunct brokerage firm. filed papers In an ac- ton in the United States District Court today against Edna Wallace Hopper. the actress. and A. o. Brown, head of the insolvent firm. asking the defend ants to account for the value of an au- tomobIle and a life insurance policy, and Judgment to fhat amount.
 The automobile Is valued at s1,S00 and the policy was for s25,000-
 Mir. LittieAefd says these things were given to the actress by Brown without proper consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

Columbia, s. C.. Jan. 27.--E. D. Smith. who received the nomination for Unit ed States Senator in the Democratic primary last summer to succeed Sen ator Frank B. Gary. whose term ex- pfres March next, was today unan- imously elected Senator by the Gepor- al Assembly In joint session. Senator Smiths term Is for six years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
gIRS. JUDGE ANDERSON EN- PERTAINS FOR MRS. GLENN
 FOSTER AND MRS. J. J.
MISS DnOVNE HOsTEss.

The Queen of Clubs Card Club met yesterday morning with Miss Margaret Browne at the home of her aunt. Mrs. J. NJ. de Cottes, on Goldthwaite street.
 Little Miss Margaret Wood passed the score cards. Miss Lucille Wilkinson and Mrs. May Crommelin Wood assist ed Miss Browne in receiving her guests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

adequate. There ought however. to Dc distinguished from the many names on the program those of Dore David. son and William Wadsworth. respee. lively Abraham Isaacs and Isaac Abra- ham. Thsir comedy work as money lenders was delightful.
 The offering was nnagnifioentiy stag ed in every detail.
 The next attraction at the Grand will he Buster Brown" to be seen Monday matinee and night.
 AspelIIng Bee" at Y. M. c. A. F'FI. day wswhf AAmaaaiem I0a.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

Blue. Bonnis Billiard. Ola King. Stella Morris and Oiine Rainer.
 pr. H. ID. Boyd. pr. M. K. Ford and hfr. Janies Ham. the oficers of Elba banquet. I At Io:s0 o'clock today Mr. Sanford delivered a public address at the audi torium on secret orders. A large audi ence heard and appreciated 1t.
 The officers of the conyention for the coming year are. President. pr. A. !. Morris of Newton: vice president. Ed Wise of Dothan; secretary. pr. N. K, Ford. of Elba.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

"Put it om my wagon," h what they all say after exanining eur phosphate.
 MARKS q GAYLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
THE PASSING ZHRoNC.

Professor A. St. c. Dunstan, of the electrical engineering department of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. and Professor c. N. Mitcham, of the de- partment of civil engineering of the same institution. spent yesterday In Montgomery on business; connected with the meeting of the executive committee of the A. P. l., held in tn 6 Governors ofsice. Both gentlemen re- turned to Auburn last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MULLANEY BACK TO SALLY.

FInn Let's Player Return to Jackson
 ViIle
 Little Rock, Jan. Especial. )-- Dominick Mullaney, manager of last seasons South Atlantic League pen- nant winners at Jacksonville, who was drafted by Manager Finn of the local club, has been sold back to the Flor Ida club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
SOCIAL CALENDAR. Thursdny. .ynn. 2S.

The Ionian Club will meet with { Mrs. O. o. Nelson. at II o'clock. The Sewing Circle viii meet { ! with Miss Carrie ,Behr. ] Mrs. Pope Foster will entertain { ,, the No Trumps Card Club at the { ] home of her mother, 535 South { Lawrence Street. at Ii o'clock. {
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
D. D. smith in Electea

aspeliing Bee" at Y. M. c. A. erri- day night. Admission Ice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
,&DH. AND MRS. BALDWIN
 GIVE A BOX PARTY FOR
 i- MISS WILLNAMs


 Last night pr. and Mrs. Benjamin !. Baldwin gave a theatre party in honor of Miss Etheldra Williams that occu- pied the four upper boxes at The Grand to see "The Stronger Sex"
 The guests were: Miss Williamson, Miss Dixie Drum. Miss Annie Gaston Miss Van Ausdal. Miss Susie May, Miss Georgia Ricrahdson,, Miss Sarah War rem Wilkerson. Miss Kate Jordan. Mfr. Morris Baldwin. Mfr. CliH Stuart. Mir. A, Stuart, Mir. Robert Sistrunk. Mir. Blake Campbell. pr. Laslie. Mir. Atlee Jordan, MT. Archie Tyson.
 After the play the party repaired to the home of Dr. and Mrs. Baldwin. and a supper was served in the banquet room.
 This room is one of the handgonest state dining rooms In Alabama, and the great table, with it's beautiful flow CTS and elegant appointments, In plata and crystal. surrounded by the beautf- full array of young debutantes and their cavaliers, made a most interesting scene.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
NEW CUBAN GOVERNMENT,

.spsilinw Bee" at Y. NJ. C., \. Fri day aight. Admissisn lee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

1sRs. ROSS HOSTESS FOR
 NO NAME CLUB. A meeting of the No Name Club of exceptional interest was held on We'd nesday morning ct the home of Mrs. Belle Allen Ross.
 The literary program was preceded by a most enthusiastic discussion of the clubs activities in regard to civic improvement and the Identification of Montgomery. The papers of the morn ing were ''Mediaeval Romance in the Tdylls of the King" by Mrs. John Kirkpatrick and Pater's ''Deny,s FAUX errlor" and Apollo in Picardy" by Mrs. James Andrew.
 At 1 o'clock a delicious luncheon was served, the. guests being seated at small tables In the dining room. This apartment was decorated with narcis- sus blooms and ferns. In numerous sil- yer candelabra burned green and white wax candles While the luncheon was being served, Miss Estelle Hubbell played piano selections from Chopin.s waltzes.
 The guests of the morning. excln- sive of the full club attendance. were: Mrs. WellboFn, Mrs Joe Stollenwerck O. Baltimore, Mrs. Roouemore of Boston. and Mrs. pr. William Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28
MIR. MEYER GERsON's BOX
 PARTY FOR NEW YORK

PARTY FOR NEW YORK GUESTS. Last night Mir. Meyer Gerson gave & box party at The Grand Theatre to see Annie Russell. in honor of Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Kalish of New York.
 The others of the party were: Mfr. Gerson's fiancee. beautiful Bertha Schuster of Selma, and her sister. Miss Maud Schuster, and Mir. Lester Jacobi. After the play the company was aug mented by Mir. Harold Loeb. Miss Jessa- mine Rice. Mir. Ed Lillientha1 of Sel- ma. and Miss Minna Bloom of Colum- bus, Ga, and all repaired to the Stand ard Club where Mfr. Gerson entertained them at an elaborate supper.
 BIRS. JUDGE ANDERSON EN-
 PERTAINS FOR MRS. GLENN
 FOSTER AND MRS. J. J.
 HATFIELD. Yesterday afternoon Mrs. John c. Anderson. wife of Judge Anderson. of the Supreme Court. entertained very elegantly at cafds and a reception in honor of Mrs. Glenn Foster. of Tuska- loosa. and Mrs. J. J. Mayfield.
 The house was decorated with viofets and the hand, painted score cards also were adorned with this modest and universally beloved flower The same Idea predOminated in the refreshments. After the game was concluded number of other guests arrived to meet the two charming guests of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

President c, c. Thach. of the Ala . bafna Polytechnic Institute. spent yes. upon the meeting of the executive committee of the college, and in visit ing his friends throughout the city. He returned to Auburn on the night train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-28

Dr. c. F. Bush. State Inspector of Jails and Cotton Mills. is away from. his ofilce at the State Capitol, together with his chief clerk, John Adams. on that he viii return to his offIce during the latter part Of the week, and will hand in his written report to Cover nor Conner, as Is required by law.