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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
MICHAEL BROKE RECORD.
He Won Match Race With Floyd
 Mcfarland.

New York, Sept 29.-At the. Vailsburg N. J., track today the match between Jimmy Michael and Floyd Mcfarland was won by Michael. The two met in five mile heats paced by motor tandems. In the first heat the men kept close togeth- CT, not over thirty yards separating them. until one of the tires on McFar- lands wheel went flat and Michael went on and won in 7:42 3-5 Michael was said to have ridden the last mile in 1:25 3-4 which is the fastest mile ever made in a competition of this sort In the second heat Mcfarland again had trouble with a tire and switching in behind Cham pion's single motor. Michael the world s record on a motor bicycle was one of the most thrilling spectacles ever seen on the track.
 While the track is not banked for speed of this sort the Frenchman let the machine fairly fly around the corners. He covered the mile in 1:15 flat. beat ing the record made by G. R. Butler at Buen by ' 1-5 seconds.
 The two-mi1e professional handicap was won by w. s. Fenn. (scratch) O. S. Ki~nble. (90 yards) second: H. B. Free man (e0 yards) third; Floyd Krebs G3O yards) fourth. Time 4:13 2-5. The i've mile professional open race was won by John Fisher. Frank Kramer second J. B. Bowler third; Frank J. Caldwell fourth. T1ne 11:o3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
London stocks Americanized.

London, Sept. 29.-'"The London Stock Exchange" says the Financial Critic of Americapized that nearly scarcely refer to any but the American market The others hardly exist"
 All the authorities agree that the key note of the financial situation last week was the copper position. Even west Africans, rands and West Australians huctuated In sentimental harmony with the American market when it rose or fell owing to the varying light thrown upon the Anaconda failure to pay the expected dividend
 One of the ablest experts draws atten- ton to the tutor lack of sense of propor- ton which Europe especially Paris has expressed by nearly going panic stricken as the copper matter" He points out that this serious state which existed dur ing the week was due to belief very generally held In Germany and France that the inability of the Anaconda people to meet expectations was only the pre- monitory symptoms of the collapse of all amalgamations of capital interests in the United States. the extent and methods in which have always passed the under standing of old world financers It was several days before Europe recognized the falsity of such deductions.
 The favorable American railroad re- ceipts helped to gradual recovery not only in the American section, but all around; and while the closing prices were generally below those that marked the opening of the week, better feeling pre- vailed.
 With business quiet al sorts of rumors are rife regarding the intentions of the Amalgamated Company, the one most in favor being that the reduction of divi- dends was due to plan of the managers to compel the other companies. notably with the Amalgamated Company in cur tailing the copper supply of the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
ILLINOIS STEEL STRIKE.
Believed That More Men Will Quit
 Their Work.

Milwaukee, Wis. Sept 29.-At a meet ing today of the strikers at Bayview who still remain out, it was voted to call out those of the radical element who recently tfirty-fve of the skilled workmen will walk out tomorrow. The reason for the course taken is said to be because the Illinois Steel Company is not paying the amalgamated scale which was in force when the men quit in a body several weeks ago. The result will be, it is said, the shutting down of two of the nine inch mills Employees who returned to work when the first break in the strike occur red. and who are members of the con- servative element, will remain at work. The Illinois Steel Company will not listen to a committee on the wage question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
A WEEK IN IGNORANCE.
Part of Jefferson Where the Murder of the President Was Unknown.

Birmingham Age-Herald. ,..,.
 Jefferson county may not have within it's bound moss-back Democrats who are still voting for Andrew Jackson, but there are rural sections in the county where the people are Tn ignorance or the news of the world for days and days to-
 County Superintendent of Education l. W. McAdory, who returned from tour of Jefferson county yesterday, addressed a school. not twenty-five miles from Bir- mingham in which not one of the chii- dren had heard of the shooting of Presi- dent Mckinley a week after 1t occurred.
 In his talk he alluded to the terrible deed of the assassin, and when he had finished every one present, teachers and pupils, gathered around him and asked for the particulars. It was the first in- timation they had had of the tragedy. Mir. McAdory said the poor mail serv- ice in the outlying sections readily ac
 counted for such ignorance. or rather for the slow way in which these people re- ceived information about events happen Ing outside of their neighborhood. The rural delivery system. soon to be in op- eration. would. he said, change all this; would be a great thing for the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
FIGURING ON COTTON CROP.

MT. Theodore H. Price, of Wall Street. New York. has issued a circular setting forth his reasons for believing that the cotton crop of 1901-1902 will be short one-not exec eding 9,5oo.000 bales. He bases his estimate on the rainfall, and shows from the official records that the rainfall fin the Atlantic group of States has been the heaviest in ten years, while in the trans Mississippi States it has been the lightest in ten years. He goes fur ther and declares the records show in- variably that excessive moisture in the Atlantic States and dry weather in the trans Mississippi States have never failed to seriously curtail the yield. Comparing the records of other years when such conditions existed Mir. Price figures out that the next crop will not exceed 9,500,- ooo. He demonstrates this to his own sat isfactien with several different calcutta tions, and then concludes as follows:
 'In regard to consumption, Mir. Ellison, the well-known English expert, estimates the worlds requirements of American cotton during the coming year at n,0O0.- 900, provided prices remain as low as at present, and I can see no reason why It should be less than this. There is every reason to expect a very considerable in- crease upon last years consumption. During the early part of the season many mills, both in America and Europe. were forced to stop because the raw material was not obtainable at any price. The famine in India and the disturbed condi- ton of affairs in China, together with the South African war. have until re- gently exercised a decidedly depressing effect upon foreign trade. Normal condi- tons are about restored in India Chinese trade Is again open to the world. and the South African war is rapidly draw Ing to a close. These facts will in, all probability make for a very much in- creased consumption in Europe, and in America the flourishing condition of the goods trade is abundantlv emphasized by the fact that today the leading operator In print cloths has bought uD the entire supply in Fall River and 10000 pieces in Providence at three cents a yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

The Advcl tiser fully agrees with the Mobile Register in saying: "Prssid ent Wyman. of the University of Alabama, Is not a man to be trifled with. He has condemned hazing and will see that the practice is stopped. Three junior stu dents and fifteen sophOmores have been suspended for periods ranging from two weeks to two months and will be under arrest for various periodE after their re- turn-all fer the offence of hazing. The president has the support of all men of good judgment in his determination that the University shall be placed upon a hIRh standard.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
WILL MAINTAIN cANTEENs.
It is Said They are Beneficial a
 Soldiers Homes.

Milwaukee. Sept 29-The annual tour of inspection of the Board of Managers of National Soldiers Homes was completed today with the inspection of the National Home in this city. General McHone, speaking for the board, said:
 The board has decided to maintain canteens at all the homes for the good and sufficient reason that experience has taught us that it Is better for the veteran and for the people in the community in their homes in which they are located. They are properly conducted at these Soldiers Homes, and the result is that the veterans do not squander their mon ey in cheap saloons. nor do they drink too much. What is more, I do not believe any further pressure will be brought to bear on us in favor of the abolishment of the canteen"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

else. And, therefore, under that. I was who objected.
 Q-you do not agree that 1t was correct?
 A-Oh, no. I do not agree that 1t is cor rect.
 The senior member of the board, thus accused with others by MT. Heilner. was Commander Wainwright, whose gal lantry during the battle was the topic of general discussion for months afterward, and who is now superintendent of the Naval Academy. In recognition of Wain- wrfghts gallantry a sword was present. ed to him some months ago by the citi- gems of Washington
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
TWO NEW BOOKS
To Be Published Soon by an Ala
 bamian.

Anniston Evening Star.
 The readers of The Star are well ac- city, and will rejoice to learn that he has two new volumes in the hands of the publishers, F. Tennyson Neely Co., which are to appear in few weeks.
 The new books of MT. Wards are . Volume of Essays" covering various topics; and You" a series of chapters in a story of practical life, both of which have the predictions of large and popu- lar runs.
 Mir Ward already has two voluIn, 9 The Scrap Book" and a book of "Priz Recitations" on the market. and appear |. to be fast making a reputation in letters in Alabama, as he has already done in journalism.
 The Essays" and You are to be brought out In set, in uniform cloth bind inRs, and will be delivered at the popular rrfce of one dollar each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
PRESIDENT WENT TO CHURCH.
His Chosen House of Worship Was
 Filled

Washington. Sept. 29.-President Roose- welt attended divine services today at the Grace Reformed Church. his chosen house of worship, accompanied by his his daughter Ethel and his son Kermit. The little building was even more cro|oeu than a week ago when MT. Roosevelt nrst appeared there as President Every pew was filled and chairs were placed m the aisles, and about the rear of the room; knot of people collected outside the oo0r in the window silis.
 The President and his children arrived at exactly Il o'clock after the ouIIdlng House Without ceremony or ostenta- ton, he took his seat. At the close of the services the congregation renaalnso n standing while the President leit the huilding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

Tn the Century Dictionary says the Richmond Dispatch. 'the Presidents name Is pronounced like that of Robert Roosevelt. -" His name Is pronoun- ced Roswell, the O as in move. spoon and room-risins accent between the s and v" The Albany. N. Y,. Argus. which ought to know, dissents. however. It says: We do not so understand the matter. When he was Governor the same question was raised. and it was then authoritatively asserted that the name should be pronounced Rosy-velt; three syllables, not two"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Hnwle,s Rnnd Fixed.

The I.awton Republican of September g has the following to say Of the ho"le case:
 R. H. Howle and his son. J. T; Howle; after an exciting trial lasting since ldSt Iy Friday before Probate Judge warren tIsono In; Brown, has been held to appear pel9Ie gre the shooting of Robert Goree at Nc Knight on the 1lth inst. A full report of of the shooting was at the time pupIlSsd,vo St.1 in The Republican. The bonus hdNe hnan made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

The Semi-Centennial Edition of the New York Times is highly creditable to that ideal newspaper from every point of view. Its value in the way of history
 of New York papers, and the famous men connected with them fifty years ago cannot be oVerestdmated. It should be an inspiration to those of the present generation. Its typography is perfect and the matter it contains is of such character as to make 1t well worthy of filing away for future reference. The Times lives up to its motto, "All the news that's fit to print" and in this sets an example that every newspaper in the land might safely follow. It was founded upon high plane and in all its honored career has never descended from 1t. It Is encouraging to think that paper acting upon the lines that 1t has adopted can be among the most successful in the world.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
RAILROAD NOTES.

The Richmond and Petersburg Electric Railway Company expects to begin op- erating its line about the middle of Mo- vemhcr. All grading has been practically completed, and the track has been laid beyond Chester, where the road passes through the village. Work Is proceeding from the Richmond terminus-Electric
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

One of the most gratifying signs of the times is the invariable report that all the State, religious and private educational institutions in Alabama that have opened SO far, have large attendance with pros pect of increase in the near future. These institutions will be attended by several thousands pupils, and besides these are to come the public schools which will take care of several hundred thousand more. Alabama's rate of Hit lracy will be steadily lowered ---
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Win Visit Louisville.

Chicaeo Semi 9o-The Cook County Democratic Marching Club tonight de cided to visit Louisville in the interest srs; of Charles Grainger, DemocrauiMc anSist CamJIt date for Mayor. The party wlll + CorIsas' ,ras' ent CT plans, I' they hey will spend three days in Louisville cheering for the Democrauc candidate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Will Take No Backward Step.

SotwithStanding S the e1eitement, due ts the assassination of the President. whicH caused the hysteria in the VirSihsa con; condemnation of the action of the dele gates. This shows healthy state oa public opinion indicating that even l1 times of strong emotion Americans can, not be frightened into going back to tht repressive laws of the eighteenth century
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

The people generally are greatly pleas ed with the action of the Montgomery County Democratic Executive Committee in arranging for an active canvass for the new Constitution. The more that in- strument is studied the more certain it is to receive popular approvel. Already much of the expected opposition to it has disappeared
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
societv of Cumberland.

Louisville, Ky, Sept 2sLI,hte ,ntv tn,F''tS nF tbe annual meeting of the SoSiei5y :iI 5e held he io in Army of the Cumberland VII ArranFe- T ments s 6ave co" been made a the railroads ds whose lines reach Louisville tbe lor oertificate one fare and a third "n the y,Ia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

Of the 719,478 men of voting age in Michigan, says the Hartford Courant. 262, ,125 are foreign born and 162,5S7 more are of foreign parentage. Of the 5O6.7S4 such men in Minnesota PSI. OPS are foreign born and 137.054 more are of foreign pa- rentage. But of 349,1H such men in AIis- slssippi only 5O26 are foreign born and only 555O more are of foreign parentage These figures are eloquent. They testify anew to the fact that, as far as blood goes, the people of the South are Amer leans of the Americans"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester, Sept. 29.-The cloth market last week was characterized by a lack of animation. The turnover was moder- ate In some sections conditions were slightly better toward the end of the week, with more business occasionally, but the aggregate was small.
 Inquiry for India was poor most of the offers being impracticable There was more inquiry for shlrtings for China. which occasionally resulted in business, but price and delivery were difficult to arrange. The merchants were not eager to operate.
 There was a steady miscellaneous de mand for South America and the Medlter- ranean section.
 Yarns continued unsettled, owing to the fluctuations in cotton. Buyers are operating cautiously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

closed a deal, with Julius ana s MAX mares in foai to the great sire Haima' The amount paid is not maoe c Rupnc, These mares will be shipped to France where Vanderbilt is ralsins his horseo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
AUausT cTRcuLATToN FACTS.

Tha eoassant inoreaae in The Advertisers cir- csl1atsan is attracting marked attention. The sDpenaea stafemsnt of the ectual number ez paf6 for snA dekveg0A copies. 4Ay by day. Tor the rnoath ef Aug9wt. furthr emphasizes the Rsneraiiy conceded fact that The Advertissrs Euarnnteed net paid daily issue exceedsthe ciafgmea eircuie esaon of any other two Alabama marninS nswspapera combined A.
 Comparatively ppeaking the figures TOT AL az1gt fust passe4, as against the same month fast year. shsw an increase easai to 4F'ee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
A Savannah dispatcb saws.

William Butler, IT,, has resigned his position as division passenger agent of the Seaboard Air Line at Savannah to &C., cept q position with the Southern Cot ton Oil Company In New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

According to the St. Louis Giobe.pemocrat, negotiations are being made for the construc- ton of new railroad from Memphis Tenn. to the gulf. The road may not have its own tracks all the way into Memphis. but at least
 it will be another outlet frop that city to the sea It is more than probable that the line will be built from some point in Mississippi below Memphis The projected line will tra- verse the counties and territory lying between the Ipinois Central and the Mobile and Ohio. and will touch the gulf at either Mobile or Pensacola It is stated upon good authority that there is ample capital behind the scheme to push it to a successful termination. It is said that two Eastern syndtcates are nego- tiatink for the building of the road. One is a New York syndicate and the other includes Boston and Philadelphia capitalists.
 The Pensacola Journal says: ~-f
 The rumors about Pensacola for the past few months that several big capitalists had been here looking over the territory with the view of running another railroad into the port, evidently have some foundation Mem phis is one of the points recently spoken of from which a road would be built to have terminal facilities here.
 Another rtinor Is current that the Southern Railway will shortly begin negotiations for building . branch from Birmingham to Pensa- cola in order to reach deep water port, and in which case the Alabama pig iron and coal now handled by the road will be .- shipped through this port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Adds to Your Coal Supply

Here Is a simple method of making half A ton of coal go as far as fifteen hundred weight. The plan Is place quantity of chalk in the grates; once heated this is practically inexhaustible from combustion and gives out great heat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
KARTER Vs. FIELDS.

ITeSp1SS
 the Circuit Court ef Curman. ..-
 |. Action of treSpass on the case; sufriciency of complaint-In an action of trespass on the case complaint which ayers that the plaint- if had been given a mortgage upon certain lands and the crops growing thereon, whtch mortgage was duly recorded, and that the defendant with knowledge notice of the plaintiffs mortgage lien thereon bought or received certain quantity of cotton. which the defendant sold and moved caused to ke moved beyond plaintife's reach. ''or by taking possession of the said cotton and shipping in his name ." deprived the plafAtin Of the opportunity of enforcing his said lien upon said cotton. or caused the same to be so mixed with other cotton as to be indistinguishable therefrom by reason of which acts of the de- fendant the plaintiff was prevented from en- forcing the said lien thereon under his mort gage" all of which unlawful acts were done without the plaintiffs consent. and resulted In the lien of the plaintiff said cotton being destroyed. and hence he brings the present suit sufficiently states cause of action.
 q Same; measure of damages.-In an action on the case for the conversion of cotton subject 10 a lien the plaintiff cannot recover more than the amount of his demand existing at the time of the trial; and the defendant under appro- priate pleas has the right to show payment in whole or in part of the debt secured by the lien. and thereby defeat or reduce pro tanto the recovery of the plaintiff
 3. Pleading and practice; sunieisncy of plea should be tested by demuTfer.-Where plea is net frivolous but, while presenting meri- torious defense, is defective, its sufficiency should be tested by demurrer and not by mo- ton to strike.
 Sharpe, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Affirmed. Opinion by Haralson. J
HILL EFT AL. Vs TARvER RECORDER
 ETC.

Petition for Prohibition from the Clr-
 cult Court of Montgomery
 l.. Constitutional question: ruling of court to decision thereof.-u Is the settled doc Urine of this court that 1t will not decide a question involving the constitutionality of an act of the Legislature, when the record pre- sents any other clear ground upon which its judgment may be based
 2. Constitutional law; jurisdiction of court; writ of prohibition. When a constitutional in- quiry relates to the legality of court which assumes to act and involves it's power to act in any case, 1t Is unnecessary to make the preliminary objection to its exercise of juris- diction; but when the court has power to act in any case, its exercise of Jurisdiction over the particular acts must be brought to the at- tention of such court by objection of some kind before resort can be had to remedy by an extraordinary writ.
 8 same; same: same.-when there is an objection to a court proceeding in the hearing of case. upon the ground that such court is without jurisdiction of the subject matter 2 writ of prohibition will not be issued until the party who complains of the abuse of power, asserts that the court is without turisdic- ton, shall have sought redress in such court by proper objection and failed to obtain it. Affirmed Opinion by Tyson J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Can Gush If He Wants To.
Mobile Register.

MODAAS heBlSteE
 Governor Jelks has struck an oil gusher out ia Texas. He has never been given to that sort of thing, but now he can Sslsh if he wants to-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

The estimated earnings of the Southern Railway system, exclusive of St. Louis- Louisville lines. for the third week in September were as follows:
 This year. $645, ,s46; last year, S6oo, ,476; de- crease A,630
 Southern Railway, St. Louis-Louisvifle lines: This year, $5S.600; last year, sS3, 3,S2; ; decrease, $4,221.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30
Rnninn Rroc q Mares.

Cincinnati, Sept. 2S.-55ooIhilt Jsst night as agent-for w. K. an~S-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-30

Man proposes and woman disposes of his proposition