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The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
WEDDING IN rUsKEGEE.
Miss Pattersen Becomes Bride of sIr.
 Braawell.

Braswell.
 Tuskegee, Dec. 3f--(Spscial.)--A home wedding, elaborate In its appoint ments. occurred last evening. which formed the union of Miss Birdie Pat terson, the second and only single daughter of MT. and Mrs. Joseph !, Patterson. and MT. Ralph Waldo Bras- well. of Troy. sS .s
 The decorations throughout. the home were most beautiful and Nrtistic. The parlor where the ceremony took place. was in white and green3a beautiful fes- tooning of Southern smiiax. a profu- sion of ferns. palms and brides roses being effectively used. ~ s5i
 Just back of the improvised altar were pedestais. on which were placed candelabrum. of white 4tapers. 4ss
 The handsome cabinet mantei was bank ed in brides roses. interspersed with vines of ivy and crystal candle sticks holding white burning candles.
 Upon the arrival of each guest. the ushers, J.. M White and W. W. Co., field. met, and pinned upon each one q souvenir chiffon bag filled with rice. They were then. directed to the punch bowl, which was banked In red roses. and was presided over by Mrs John Me- Leod Darby. who wore a handsome cos- tune of, brown niesseiins. 2
 To the first strains of Lohengrin's wedding march, as played by Willie Wynn. of Montgomery. came the pret- ty little ribbon bearers. GladyB and Eleanor Mae. Roche, tastefuify dressed in costumes of white lingerie: iin- winding the ribbon. forming 'v'' shaped eisle as they went. fft. \ Then came the ministes. Rev. J..'w. Marshall. followed by the bridesmaid. Miss Elizabeth Coheld, attended by one of the groomsmen, Robert White She was prettily gowhed in pink messaline. trimmed with embroidered filst and val lace. and carried an arm shower bou- quet of pink carnations.
 Next came the maid of honor, Miss Pauline Geilerstedt. with the best man. MT. stephen Henry Greene. She wore a gown of white chiffon messaline, with trimmings of batiste embroidery and val lace over taffeta. and carried white carnations.
 Then came the bride and groom, and as they stood beneath a group of we'd ding bells suspended by satin ribbon listening to Hearts and Flowers" soft ly rendered by MT. Wynn. Rev. J. W. Marshall spoke the words which united the two trusting hearts.
 The bride, who is of the blonde type. never looked fairer or sweeter. She wore handsome chfnon broadcloth tailor suit. with hat and gloves. to match. and carried an arm shower bou- Quet of brides roses and carnations.
 Following the ceremony, the brides book came in for It's share of attention. The names of the bridal party and many of the brides friends were inscribed within it
 The room in which the presents were displayed was beautiful in it's color motif of pink and white. the presents were numerous and costly. consisting mainly of cut glass and silver 's'
 Mir and Mrs. NBrasweil left for their home at Troy. @,A.
 The out-of town guests were: Mrs. John Mcleod Darby, Miss Pauline Cell lerstedt and stephen H. Green. oe Troy: w. W. Cofie1d, of Birmingham; Mrs. Wynn and Willie Wynn. of Montgon- cry. ft
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
SOCIETY rN TROY.
cymbrsaa CIus Entertaiaed By MT.

Barr.
 Troy. Dec, --(Special)-- The Gym brian Club was entertained last night on North 3 Notch Street by Mrs. Will Ham Christopher Barr. The handsome home was Z beautifully decorated in srpilax and cut flowers.
 / The feature of the evening was progressive anaograms. quite num- Der taking part in the games. The scores were kept, by Misses Kate Barr and Annie Laurie Jones. The woman s prize. handsome brooch was won by Mics Nellie Brock of Montgomery and Waiter Coleman of Troy received the mems, prize. a silver mounted hat brush.
 At the. conclusion of the games a salad course was served. A reception was given last night by MT. and Mrs Ogletree at their home on Montgomery Street. to the White Sox" Club of young men and number of their young women friends.
 The evening was spent in dancing The guests were Miss Allie c. Purser and Hansford Cowart: Miss Buford Pennington and William Lawrence; Mss Annie Laurie Jones and Joe Bras we'll; Miss Annie Lee Rodgers and James Black: Miss Eddie Lee Shackel- ford sand Joe Murphree: Miss Anna Walker and Edwin K. Windham; sSiss Sydney Swift and Frank welch; Miss Kate Barr and W. H. Flynn; Miss Anna Chapman and Wilbur Wiikerson Robert Beard and Nathaniel Miller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
MAYORS SEcRETARY.
TEMPoRAn1Lr LOST TO DEAR OLD CITr HALL.
Uneasinsss sf Csty's Ezsaa Aeesntuassd By Feet Int Hsnsy RaEfinh Is
 HoFse de Ce0bat-
 Mlllenn1um. SsF

All the windows in Mayor reagues cfice were wide open yesterday morn ing. His Honor was seated at his desk but was not smoking. He air was un- usually preoccupied. Henry Parrish. the Mayors exceptionally capable as- sistant and shadow. was nowhere to Dc seen.
 The scribe who entered wss impress cd by the unusual condition and In arl- said:
 Don't you even be Mayor, hoy. If you have such an ambition. wipe tt from your mind forever. If you only knew what e Mayor has to go through with: if you only knewl This morning. instead of the usual request for funds to, get home with. and the stories of de- priyation and want. man came In and talked for the good of my soul. He said this was the millennium and that shortly the world would be not
 Now, have heard that before. many times. but this chap proved 1t. quoted the Bible. showed where prophecies had come true and said the Day of Judg- ment was at hand. It docs not make me nervous for guess the old globe will be here for quite a spell. but his talk has upset my assistant and. I have to do my own typing. that is the thing that worries me. a.IIis talk has gotten on Henry's nerves. The last saw of Henry he was calling up his favorite minister and asking the book stores the prices of Bibles. Even in his interest in the sub ject. he had an eye to the main chance. The world may be coming to an end. but until 1t does. need a stenographer. and am thinking seriously of employ ing extra help--a boy who will meet my visitors at the door and let me know what they want before they come in !. Judgment may be at hand. suppose 1t is. but at the same time I want my sec retary to be at hand. Have you seen anything of Henry?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01

as noon st the home of the br,Se m 7th street Rev. c. L. Jenkins, < pastor Of sse. Asthodist Church psrformfng the The younk couple made their plans 70 quietly that the affair was not nnewn about town uptil ths hour Of man.
 The bride is the daughter of pr. g. n Hays She is beautiful girl Of the brunette type and has hosts of friends and admirers.
 MT. Turner is the eldest son of MT. Clarence Turner of this city, and 10 one of the most popular young men h tho city.
 The young couple left Immediately after the ceremony for Birmingham. from which city they will 70 to New Orleans for short trip
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
BIRMINGHAM RELIEF FUND.
Citizens VIII Act for strieke1
 Tfnliana.


 Birmingham, Dec. 31.--(SpeciaL)-- A number of weli-known men win act as committee in getting up the funds for the relief of the sufferers in the recent earthquake in Southern Italy.
 At the mass meeting 10 be held Fri day at o'clock, announcements will be made of the places where the money will be received Mayor George B. Ward will act as chairman of the committee and Henry B. Gray. Treas urer.
 The following will serve on the gen. eral committee with the above officers: Rufus N. Rhodes, c. S. simmons. W. W. Crawford, w. P. G. Harding, J. E. Sh elby, Louis Schillinger. Harry Jones. Frank Deedmeyer, Victor Tourina, P. J Serie, N. Catanzano. P. Giocapazzi. Capt. Frank P. O'Brien. s. R. Cur. rino, Joe Lacossio, Emil Lesser. and others.
 A full attendance is expected at the meeting in Maccabee Temple and sev. eral well known citizens will make talks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
NnnnaIe. RAeaIr. In,I

Tuscaloosa, Dec. 3i--(Speeial)-To Nunnaiee, young white man who was convicted in the police court Monday afternoon on charge of larceny. broke jail Tuesday night and has not been heard of since Nunnalee. to. gether with James Shofield were charged with stealing money from their landiady. Mrs. Hughes. and they were both fined $22.s0 each. Not be- ing able to pay the fine they were sentenced to work on the streets, when Nunnalee found a means of escape and fled for parts unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
THE NEWS OF SELMA

Selma, Dec. l--Ths re- port of Chief of Police Walters for the month of December and which was compiled today shows that during that month the department arrested 15s people.
 Of this number of cases tried in po- lice court t02 were convicted, forty seven were discharged and four were bonded over to await the actions of the next grand jury. The fines assess cd in police court amounted to $1,396.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
I've ruscaIoosa weadip~..

T Tuscaloosa. Dec. ai--(Speciai)-r wedding ceremonies were performed at the probate office yesterday. the first being MT. Edward Savage and Miss Leon Ryland. the other being Mir. D. " Channeil and Miss Alma Strick- land. Probate Clerk. Pelham. D. Brown performed the ceremonies in . very impressive manner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Davis-sIaytoa.

Tuscaloosa. Dec, s1-(speciai)-- News has been received of the mar rfage of Mr. Thomas Edward Davis and Miss, Leila B. siayton at the resi- dence of Rev. J. T. Bealle in North port Mir. Bealie performing the cere- mony Both of the contracting per- sons held positions at the Bryce Hos pital. Shortly after the ceremony they left for their home in Hale County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Convicted ef Larceay i.

Tn police court this morning Sarah Watts. e negro woman, was tried on the charge of larceny. The negro wo- man Is said to have stolen s20 from the home in which she was employed a few days ago. At the conclusion of the evidence introduced the woman was bound over to await the actions of the next grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
BayoI-HoIIoway.

At the home of the brides parents MT. and Mrs. A. E. Bayol. on Alabama Street this afternoon at 3 o'clock oc. cured the marriage of their daugh ter Miss Annie Ward Bayol to Mir. William David Holloway.
 The ceremony was performed. by Rev few of the intimate friends and rela- lives of the young people. The bride is an accomplished and talented young woman while the groom is a well known young resident of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Complimentary to Miss Davianon.
Social ana PeraenaL.

Mrs. Michael of Savannah. Ga. and Mrs. Candfs. also of chat city. are nere to attend the marriage of their sister. Miss Adele Hoffman and Rabbi Kaplan, which takes place on January 12,
 Niles Annalee Ettts has returned to her home in Tuscaloosa after a short stay here with friends.
 MT. Isidore Scholem of Hot Springs Is here visiting friends.
 A Mwidge Party.
 Mss Bertha Schuster gave very enjoyable bridge party this morning complimentary to visiting young la- dies in the oity, two handsome sro- phies were awarded and three-course luncheon enjoyed.
 Mir. and Mrs. B. BlumSeid of Stark vile, Misss arc sn the city visiting Mfr. and 9Ers. Morris MeYer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
TO INVITE TAFT.
AarrminSham Business Men Going ID
 Augusta on Q Special.

Augusta on a Special.
 Birmingham. Dec, S1--(Spectel)- The committee of the Birmingham Commercial Club to extend an invita- ton Co President W. II. Taft to visit this city, will leave Friday after noon for AugusA on q special train.
 There ia high anticipation that the invitation to bs extended will be ac. eeptod by the distinguished citizen. Some of the bsat known man ia the state are on the committee to make thA trin to AuguAts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
Oneration On NIr. Yance.

UWoFHtEUM UM NdEs VuHCes
 Birmingham, Dec, 3l-(Special)- Horace Vance, trainmaster on the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad was operated on St. Vincent's Hospital here today for appendicitis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01
rURNmR-HAYs.
Tussaioous Ysuag PsaSons survrlse vi T4hza~ NRzzana. | na

Thsir FKdsaas.
 . Tusoaloose, Dec. s1-(SpeeiAll--A wedding that came as a great surprise to Tuscaloosa friends was that of Mir Clarence Brittin Turner. IT,. and Mlss Elizabeth Jenkins Hays, which oc- cured at 5 o'clock yesterday after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1909-01-01

News of HeadIand. Headland. Dsc. Especial. )-wil- liam R. West and Miss Mary B. Radford
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
TAY PAY O'CONNOR SAILS
WITH BIG IRISH FUND
Has Forwarded $4,000 and More
Is to Be Added-Satisfied
With Success.

NEW YORK. December 22-'My mis-
sion here has been successful" sad T. p.
OConnor. NJ. p, as he was sailing today
on the steamer Mauretania, after severa'
weeks spent in this country to collect
funds for the promotion OF the IRISH
parliamentary party's interests.
OConnor said he had already forward
ed some $4,000 to Ireland and that other
funds. the collection of which he had
arranged for. were to follow him.
New York's contribution was about
$4,000. he stated. while Chicago. Boston
and Philadelphia had contributed SUBJ
stantial amounts. Many smaller cities
had responded literally, Grand Rapids,
Mich, for instance. sending $1,000.
OConnor declared that the trend of
British political events in the last few
months had been satisfactory to himself
and his fel.ow-workers.
II feel certain that the liberals can win
easily In the general election" he con-
cluded. land such a result will help our
cause"
Mrs. Philip Snowden. q woman suff-a-
gist. who has been here about five weeks.
was another passenger on the Maure-
tania. She said that II the liberals
should prove successful in the general
election the cause Of woman's suffrag,
would suffer a setback that would be
eelt for several years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
PtcKrrG Ell OUT
LOOKS LIKE CHRISTMAS
HOLIDAY PURCHASERS THRONG
THE STREETS.
City Post Office q Scene of Great Ac-
tivity-Business Reported to Be
the Largest on Record.

Washington was fairly overlooking with
activity with it's preparations for Christ
mas today. Great throngs were on the
streets, looking in the shop windows. or
crowding into the stores to make pur-
chases.
Today for the first time the city post
Office presented its usual Christmas holi-
day appearance. The corridors were
crowded with men and women, young and
old. buying posta stamps, having mai.
weighed or registered. and leading the
mail drops with tie glf,s to be sent away
TO friends outside the city in time for
their receipt Christmas morning.
Acting Postmaste Merritt has caused
large tables bearing wrapping paper.
twlne, pens and Ink to be placed in tn.
corridors for the convenience of the
Christmas patrons. Even scales are at
lached to the tables that the heavier par
ceis may be weighed by the senIers ana
everything .ossible done in advance to
prevent Growing or delay
The force at the stamp windows has
been more than doubled wniie In the
working room in the interior between
twenty and thirty additional employees
have been aided TO handle tie incoming
and outgoing mails. The collection wag-
ons as they arrive, loaded to ter Gaya.-
ity WITH letters and parce.s from the
various substatlons anu n.aii positos les.
were quickly unioaoed anu started again
on their rounds. Every trip Of the letter
carriers found them Durdenei with heavy
loads of mail. and more is pourin. IN
with each new Il ain arrival. Prepara
tiCns were made Tor the. lush mont..s aao,
but the facilities are beng taxed to their
limit now.
Acting Postmaster Merritt said today
the business OF The office in eve.y de part
ment was greatly in excess Of that OF tn
past two Yeas, and this yea. record
proves fair 10 be record breaker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
R00SEVELTS BUSY DAY.
Meets King Daudi Chwa and Hunts
the Sitatunga.

kAMPALA. Uganda. December o.
Col Roosevelt and Kermit were gu:
early today hunting the sitatunga, a rare
species Of antelope.
This was only the start for q busy day.
Later in the day Col. Roosevelt ca led
upon Mother Paul. the American mother
superior of the convent here: visited the
Catholic mission. helped to ded cate a
wing recently added to the church mis-
sion society's hospital. and lunched with
Bishop Hanlon. This afte moon the co O.
mel received King Daudi Chwa of Ugan-
da, and with the latter attended a dinner
given by F. A. Knowles. the subcomm s.
sioner. Tonight the expedition pitched
camp at a site provided for it near the
church mission society's headquarters
Already the scientists of the party 'av,
secured many new specimens OF bird 5
and mammals in this vicinity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
TWO SOLDIERS SENTENCED.
Court. Martial Findings Approved b!
Commanding General.

The cases of two soldiers stationed at
nearby posts tired by court-mart al on
various charges have been disposed OF
by Mai. Gen. Wood, commanding the De-
partment Of the East.
Private Robert e. Cu,lep. Battery E, Sd
Field Artillery. at Fort Myer. was con-
victed Of being absent without leave and
with being drunk and disorderly on the
streets of Washington. Evidence OF five
previous cow ctions was considered by
the court. He was sentenced to be dis
honorably discharged, to forfeit pay and
allowances and to be confined at hard
labor for three months. The sentence
was approved.
private Albert W. Sampson of the same
battery was found guilty of the larceny
Of a coat belonging to Capt. F. B. Hen
messy and a suit belongings to Corp: Fred
orably discharged, to forfeit pay and
al owances and to be confined confined at t, h ard
nrevious convict on was considered in
this case. The sentence was approved
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
CALLED HIS Wife NAMES
BROKAW'S COUNSEL SAYS EPI.
THETS WERE JUSTIFIED.
Client Ready to Take Stand in His
Own Behalf-His Wealth
Diminished.

NEW YORK, December 22.-W. Gould
Brokaw was prepared today for q try
ing ordeal on the witness stand.
Before court convened in Mineola for
continuation of the trial Of Mrs. Mary
Blair Brokaw's suit for a separation
from her husband it was announced
that. unless circumstances warranted
change in the plans. Mr.. brokaw
would be called during the day to
testify in his own behalf.
The illness OF her mother. Mrs. James
A. Blair. who has been stricken with
pneumonia at her home in Westbury,
has given Mrs. Brokaw worry and de-
prived her of the supporting presence
in court OF her father. This. together
with continued tales of cigarette smok-
ing and cocktail drinking which the
trial developed. has served to break The
splendid poise which she SO long MAIN
tained.
II Mr. Brokaw's cross-examination is
net long draw out the last witnesses
for the defense were expected to testify
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
ing Of the Utstein for Port Barrios and
Bluefields.
MADRlZ INAUGURATEO;
PROCLAIMS AMNESTY
New President Declares First Aim
Will Be to End Rebellion
in Nicaragua.

MANAGUA, Nicaragua. via Galveston,
Tex, December 22.-Dr. Jose Madriz was
inaugurated President of Nicaragua be-
fore cheering throng here yesterday. The
oath was administered by the president
of the senate on balcony of the presi-
Dental palace, and great enthusiasm
marked the whole proceeding.
With President Madriz on the balcony
stood Zelaya. the retiring president; his
minister general. DR.. Julian Irias. and
numerous officials of the congress and
the supreme court. AS soon as the oath
was administered salute was fired from
cannon planted near by. and Zelaya in
troduced his successor, saying:
DIR. Madriz has my full approval, and
| entreat all true patriots to rally 10 MS
support, as he Is pledged to Immediately
end this civil war. / am confident that
his administration will be of the greatest
benefit 20 Nicaragua.
President Madr.Z, in accepting the or
flee. declared that he is unmoved by per
sonal ambition. and aims only at the
greatest good to the country. the first
need being termination of the rebellion
My aim he said. shall be to make
Nicaragua a united family. and to main
tain friendly relations with foreign ma
tions. particularly with Central America.
Followed by an immense throng, Presi-
dent Madriz then repaired to his hotel,
from the balcony of which he read a de-
cree proclaiming amnesty and immediate
liberty to all political prisoners. This
declaI alton was greeted by a mighty
cheer. but when Gen. Irias attempted to
address the throng he was Kissed down.
There was a demonstration in the CAPT.
tai last night. Many persons paraded the
streets crying Death to Zelaya." Viva
Estrada
President Madriz in the afternoon sent
this message to President Taft: ION as
Stunning the presidency of this republic, l
respectfully salute your excellency, and
take the initiative in the settlement of all
outstanding difficulties. 1 wish a solid
and cordial friendship between our gov
re neonles''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22

before the conclusion OF today's ses-
sion of the trial
John F. Mcintyre declared today that
Mr.. Brokaw. an his testimony. would not
deny that he had called h wife "a little
FOOL. and IA stupid idiot" and other
names wh CHI the occas ion deman ed"
but that IL would be hown that there
nad been abundant provocat on for loss
OF temper on the palt OF his client.
The attorney declared also that he
would show that James 4. Blair Mrs.
Brokaw's father. had interfered In the
Brokaw :amly affairs. and had threat
ened 10 hold Mr.. Brokaw to account II
the iatter's conduct made Mrs. B. okaw
unhappy.
Mr.. Brokaw paced up and down the cor
ridor OF the courthouse today. his tips
moving rapidly. as IL he were rehears ng
the testimony he would be called upon
to & We.
Much of the courts time today was
taken up with testimony of No IN
Caro'inians. called to show how Mr..
Brokaw's wealth had dimi iished OF recent
years. making demands fo- sIch alimony
as his wife asked unreasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
GETS COPIES OF PAPERS.
Mrs. Christy's Appeal Granted b,
Lunacy Communion.

NEW YORK. December PAN order
directing the state lunacy commission to
furnish Mrs. Maybe.le Thompson Christy
with certified copy of papers connected
with the alleged commitment OF her hus-
band. Howard Chandler Christy. the
artist. to an institution for the insane In
this state In 1907, was obtained by Mrs.
Christy's attorneys from Supreme Court
Justice Mclean today.
This is a new phase Of the legal pro-
ceedings growing out Of the domestic
difficulties OF the Christys. who are no.
now living together, Chris.y making his
home In GAINESVILLE, Ohio, while NJ
Christy remairs in this city. Accor, -
to Charles A. Taussig. Mrs. Christy's
torney. the pap rs are wanted for use in
the hear ng before the p. obate court OF
Muskingum county. Ohio for a writ of
hopes to obtain possession OF the Christys
hopes to obtain possession Of the Christys
ten-year-old daughter, now with the
artist at Zanesvil e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-12-22
DIPLOMAT ACCUSES WOMAN.
Mrs. Florence Garland Arrested for
Assault on A. NJ. Frias.

Mrs. Florence Garland, who lives at
2117 California avenue northwest was
arrested this afternoon on the charge of
assaulting Alberto Min Frias. charge
is also charged with having made threats
against him.
Mrs. Garland was arrested by Detec-
tives Cox and Berman and taken to the
house Of detention. Shs will be gwen q
hearing in the Police Court tomorrow
morning.
Mrs. Garland is the housekeeper from