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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
COLUMBIANA.
Nelson c. White Elected City Clerk
 by Council.

Nelson .. WnlCe Elected C1ty CIerk
 by Council.
 Columbiana, May .)-At a meeting of the City Council last af- ternoon, Nelson C. White was elected City Clerk. vice Prof. F. Mynatt. re- signed, and J. w. Hester was elected Marshal to succeed himself.
 The rains which favored this section the early part of the week have greatly benefited the crops, and the prospects are very fine.
 The picnic at Shelby Springs yester- day for the Sunday schools of this city was largely attended and greatly en- joyea.
 The canning factory is assured and farmers will plant a part of their lands in vegetables in future.
 Misses Essie Mason and Mary Lilies have been elected assistant teachers in the public school The principal has not been elected as yet.
 J. I. Abercrombie, the recently ap- pointed postmaster, took charge of the office today.
 The Advertiser Is in great demand since the convention convened.
 Selma, Calera and Shelby picnic par ties are enjoying today at Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
GREENSBORO GRADED SCHOOL.
Closing Exercises Took Place Friday
 Found Dead in Bed.

Greensboro, May 25.-(Special. )-The closing exercises of the Greensboro graded school took place in the chapel yesterday A good crowd was in at tendance, and the audience was en- tertained with recitations and the de- livery of distinctions and grade certif- icates. Rev. w. w. Lee, Superinten- dent. made a few well-timed remarks, thanked the patrons of the school for many kindnesses, and rendered his res ignation. MT Lee Is regular pastor of the Baptist Church here and says he finds that he cannot do justice to the school.
 Hon. Charles F. Waller, a member of the Board of Trustees. made a short address. which was well received. He stated that the school was in a flour ishing condition. under Mir. Lees ad-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Of the Dothan City School.


 Dothan, May 25.-(Special.) )-The closing exercises of the Dothan City Schools takes place the first week in June. The following is the program:
 Wednesday evening, June 5th, Flo cutiOn entertainment.
 Thursday evening. June 6. Gradual ing Exercises and address by Superin- tendent Jno. W. Abercrombie. Friday evening June Musica! Ea tertainment.
 The schools have had a very pros- ous year. It has been decided to in troduce the free book system next term. which will make the schools still more popular and efficient. Additional departments of vocal music and draw ing have been added with expert teach CTS in each. The present Superintend- ent, Dr. Geo. R. McNeill, has recently been reelected for three years, and is now arranging for still stronger faculty for tl.e next term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Hall Again in Birmingham.

Bura c. Hall. a Guntersville school teacher. whose preliminary trial on charge of seduction, took place at Gun tersyille yesterday, was bound over in a bond of s, 900 and was today brought back to Birmingham for safe keeping, he having failed to make the bond. It is alleged that Hall seducei young girl who was his pupil. Hail came near being lynched shortly after the affair is alleged to have occurred and was brought here under military escort to escape the wrath of enraged clti- zens of Marshal County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
SHELBY COUNTY BANK.
Cashier Little Went East to Secure
 Funds to Tide Over Embarrassment

Montevallo May 25.-(special.) )-Mr. Burgess Little, the cashier of the Shell by County Bank, which suspended yes- terday morning. left town Thursday for some point in the East to endeavor to raise money to tide over the bank s embarrassment, but 1t is not known whether he has succeeded The bank was established here about six years ago by MT. William Walker of Blocton. with MT. Little as general manager and cashier. The deposits are some thing in the neighborhood of $20,000. and the assets are not known. No state ment has been issued.
 MT. Little has all along enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the citizens of the town and his many friends hope for the hest in the affairs of the insti- tuition.
 It is understood that the Girls In- dustrial School is indebted to the bank to the extent of several thousand dol lars but Professor Peterson, the Pres ident of the school was large indi- vidual depositor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Marion Female Institute,

Marion. May 25.-(Special. .)-All of the pupils of the Marion Female Semi nary. which closed Wednesday. left Thursday and Friday for their homes over the State. The past session has oeen one of the most prosperous in the history of the institution and has been entirely satisfactory in every respect. The boarding department has been filled to its capacity and the day at tendance unusually lareg. All mem bers of the faculty, with the exception of one. have heen retained
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
GOV. SANFORD IN TUSCALOOSA.
He Had Been to Stafford Springs for
 His Health.

Tuscaloosa. May 5.-(Special.)-Gov ernor William ]. Sanford and Mrs. Sanford arrived in the city yesterday afternoon at 5:15 from Stafford Springs. Miss. where the Governor has been for his health. They were the guests of Prof. and Mrs. A A. Pear sons and left this afternoon for Mont gomery. Governor Sanford was re- ported last night to be feeling very well and looked somewha timproy rl.
 The opening exercises of the 'antral Female College were helG fast night The primary department gave a musi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Bids for Bonds Wanted.

The Jefferson County Sanitary Com mission is open for bids for $20.000 of gold bonds. This is to be preliminary issue of the $500, 900 of bonds authorized by the Legislature for the construction of a trunk line sewer in Jefferson Coun- ty. The bids for the first bonds men tioned will be received up to June 24th. Proposals are asked for the bonds in two classes, straight bonds due thirty years from date of issue and drawing { per cent. and optional bonds running thirty years. but redeemabie at any pc riod after twenty years. This class will bear 4 per cent. interest also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Engineer John Cox Injured.

John Cox. engineer on the Moatgom- cry accommodation train was serious- ly injured tonight in his cab at OK moor. while coming to Birmingham. A rod broke under his engine throwing his reverse lever back, striking him on the left arm and on the side. His arm is broken in two or three places and he is otherwise injured. Mrs. COX, his wife was on the train. A switch en- zine brought the train 70 the, city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
S2o,ooo SUBSCRIBED.
First Amount Collected for the Enterprise Southern.

Enterprise. May z5-(Special) )-There was a very enthusiastic railroad meet ing held here Thursday evening This was made necessary on account of some defects in the first preliminary steps incident to the organization of railroad corporations. These were all remedied. the stock increased 70 $20O,- 900 from $10o, ,o00. and the new declara-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
INFANT WITH FOUR LEGS.
Negress at opelika Gives Birth tc
 the Freak,

Opelika, May 25.-(Special. )-Yester- day morning a colored woman, named Maddox. gave birth to a child with four legs. The extra pair of limbs Is attached to the front of the body and are not of full size. It is a male child and its body and arms are well formed Some shock the mother received dur ing the Street Fair here last fall is given by some as the reason for this monstrosity.
 MT. I. J. Dorsey was elected by the City Council yesterday to fill the va cancy on the School Board caused by the death of pr. N. P. Banks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Tax Assessment.

County Tax Assessor J. r. McLaugh- lin. has completed his assessments for the year 1901. His statements show that the total valuations in Jefferson County are $3S, ,759,531. an increase of S4,046,s ,s63. Last year the increase made by the back tax commissioner ar'ount- ed to $4,S16,847, running the total as- sessment of last year up to $39. .029. .5l5 It is expected that the raises this year will be about the same as last year, which would make the to al for this year something like $43, 500. coo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Music Teachers' Association.

Quite a number of Birmingham mu- sicians are preparing to attend the sec ond annual meeting of the Southern Music Teachers Association. which will be held in Chattanooga, June 11th. 12th and 18th. C. C. Washburn Of this city is Vice-President of the Association An effort will be made to secure the next meeting after the Chattanooga Convention in Birmingham, and the Birmingham delegation, 1t is expected will be armed With an invitatlon AroTn this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Neu School RuildinR.

The town of East Lake is arranging for the construction of a new school building at a cost of $1s.oOo. A com mittee to look after a preparation of plans for the building was recently ap- pointed by the Town Council. The committee announces that the plans will be received until June fth. East Lake was incorporated only a few months ago. but the authorities at that place are determined to give 1t all the facilities of a weH-regulated little city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
Dispensary at BIocton Opens.

Blocton May 25.-(Special. .)-The dispensary opened its doors to the pub lie yesterday morning at 6 o'clock. The sales the first day amounted to more than $50. Today was pay day here. and sales were more than $200. Albert
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
SOME NEW THINGS

For Babies, Children and Misses, in Sandals, Ties and Southern Buttons. See our new Red Slippers with black trimmings for children. Price, 75c and $1.OO pair.
 --3t BULLOCK & FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

Lagrone secured the position of dis penser. Chief of Police Rufus Hub bard arrested one man yesterday for He arrested another to- day so the town has a new feature of attraction. that of police court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26
PATENT KID FRENCH HEELS.

Just received new supply of gen. uine Pat. Kid oxfords with the cor rect high heels. Perfect in fit and style. Every pair a beauty.
 St BULLOCK 6 FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

aims and methods of the Institute give promise of great advance in the cause of education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-26

CKU MBS OF COMFORT. A big line of Easy Footwear for men and women with tender feet. St BULLOCK & FLEMING.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
BOUND TOR SAN FRANCISCO
The President Departs on His
Trans-C0ntiRentaI Journey.

1Ir. Mckinney Cheercd by waiting
Crowds at the Sixth street Rail-
way StafI0n-F-Iovycrs in PTCfU-
sion for the Special Train.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
TO ENTERTAIN MR. ROOSEVELT.
The Vice President to BE the Guest
of q BOSTON Club

BOSTON, April Z9--Vice President Roo
seveIt will reach the South Station at 3
o'clock this afternoon He comes as the
guest of the Home Market Club. the or
ganization hich entertained President
Mckinley two years ago. A committee
viii meet the Vice President at Provi-
dence and accompany him to Boston.
The National LanceTs will escort him
from the South Station to the residence
of George H. Lyman. Collector of the
Port of Boston, on Commonwealth Ave
nue.
The programme for tomorrow will
probably include a drive in the morning
and a breakfast at the Algonquin Club on
Commonwealth Avenue. The reception
and dinner of the Home Market Club xiii
take place tomorrow afternoon and even
ing The reception begins at 4:3o o'clock
in Mechanics Building. In the receiving
line wiz be Admiral Sampson and Bishop
Lawrence.
At 6 O'Clock dinner viii be served in the
main hall It IS expected that there viii
be between ], so and I.619 at the tables on
the floor. in addition 10 the spectators in
the balcony George A Draper, President
of the Home Market Club. viii preside.
Brief addresses of welcome viii be made
BY Governor Crane and Mayor Thomas n.
Hart. The speakers VIII be Vice Presi-
dent Roosevelt. Senator Hoar. Senator
Lodge. and Curtis Gould, 5r.
ST JOHNSBURY. Vt. April 2S.-Sena-
tor Proctor has notified President Tit
conbe, of the Vermont Fish and Came
League, that he has secured Vice Presi-
dent Roosevelts promise to attend the
annual summer gathering of the league
Mr.. Roosevelt viii attend the Vermont Of
fcers' reunion at Burlington September
;. and the league will hold it's banquet
September s. During the Vice Presidents
brief stay in Vermont. he wiz be the
guest Of Dr. Webb. OF Shelburne-
BANGOR, Ne, April z9--Vice President
Roosevelt has accepted an invitation to
visit the Debsconeag Fish and Game Club
at DebscCHeag Lake during the coming
summer He was recently elected an hon
orary member Of the organization.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29

expect to join the party in California
Rear Admiral Melville viii be q guest Of
the President in his car for short dist
anCe. He is expected 10 go no further
than Lyncbburg-
y large number Of Government Off
ciaIs gathered to see the President off
Secretary Root. who remains in Wash
inecon. was one Of the first to arrive
Among others present were Colonel
Bingham. Solicitor General Richarzs,
Adjutant General Co-bin. Surgeon Cen
erII Sternberg. ] y Tyner. Assistant
Attorney General for The Postofiice De
rrment: General Longstreet. Secretary
Gage, Comptroller Dawes. and Senator
Hanna, with his family. Representing
the Supreme Court was Mr.. Justice
AIcEenna. The Rev. Frank VI. Bristol,
pastor Of the Metropolitan Methodist
Episcopal Church. which tie President
attends, was also present Attorney
+ General Knox is row in Pittsburg, and
wiz not take part in the tour
The big engine was blowing OF steam,
as though anxious to be away by 1925
At 1882 Conductor Busey shouted, ''AH
aboard" \ few members of the party
making their last adieus on the plat
form. hurried into the cars, and several
Of the newspaper men made d run fer
it.
With heavy Puffs the engine started
and the train slowly rolled out OF the
depot Secretary Wilson. Secretary
Hitchcock. and Postmaster General
Smith stood on the rear platform. Just
a few moments before the last car turn
ed the curve that would take it out Of
sight Of the crowd. the President
stepped through The door to the back
railing Of the platform He wore a red
carnation in the buttonhole Of his coat,
and looked pleased. He removed his
nat ana bowed. In response to his sa-
lutte hats were lifted and the crowd
chcared- The mornings enthusiasm
reached its climax just at that po-nt.
The shout that went up was heartfelt
and sincere.
The train goes over the Southern
Railway 10 Charlottesville Lynchburg,
and Roanoke At I.ynchburg the train
viii be transferred to the Norfolk and
Western and VIII so over that line
L. Bristol Tenn. The Southern Railway
VIII be used frcm Bristol to Memphis,
where the first important stop viii be
made The tour viii continue by way
Of New Orleans to San Francisco. and
the party VIII return to Washington On
the evening Of June 10.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
PRICE ONE CENT
SECURED BY MR. MORGAN
The American Finaneier BUYS a
British Shipping Line.

\ Report That His Syndicate Intends
to Acquire and Consolidate sew
eraI Foreign ConpaaIes-SearIy II
Million Dollars Paid on Deposit.
LEEDS, April 2e-Accordirg 10 infor-
nation received from most reliable
sources. the American firm of ]. Plerpont
Morgan * Co, is extending its efforts for
the consolidation Of Industries to this
side Of the water and has already made
one bargain here.
The Daily News says that ar Nor
gan's firm has acquired control of the
LeyIand Steamship Company and that the
American hnancier paid a. deposit Of ESQ,
O9o on the deal last Saturday.
According to the agreement entered
into, ordinary shareholders in the compa-
ny win be paid out BY the purchasing syn
dicate and ths new management viii as
sumo fuH control Of the concern.
The News says that it is now well
understood that one OF Mr. Morgan's pur-
poses here is TO acquire shipping indus
tries, and that the company Of which he
II III A~oa1F tA2fStid4 HAS III view tiiS
purchase and combination Of several os
the leading companies. 1t is believed that
this effort to control large shipping faciii-
ties has a near connection with the form
alton Of the gigantic steel and other COM
bfnations in the United states. and that
these various industries viii be eventually
merged to serve a welI-defned CONNER
Cial purpose
The success Of the Leyland line deal
IS known 70 De due to the efforts of Mr.
IziIerman, the chairman q the directing
board of the shipping company. ars5 the
American eyRdicatee has stipulated IN the
agreement providing for the transfer that
he shall not again engage in the trans
trade
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
| OPERATIONS 0 IN SOUTH AFRICA.
Beers Defeated by kitchener's
Scouts at Kip Dam,

LONDON. April 29--The War Office has
received the following despatch from LORD
Kitchener. dated Pretoria, Sunday:
'Kitcheuer's his brotherl fighting
scouts. under Greaufcll. surprised and
captured Van RenShUrg's lager at
Kip Dam north % PetruSburg- Cape
Colony The Beers had seven killed
and thirty-SCVC1 were made prisoners.
We also captured S. 000 rounds OF am
muuitiCH and all the wagons, carts,
oxen. horses and mules belonging to
the commando We had one man
wounded.
Reports from other columns are to
the effect that three Beers have been
killed. fifty-eight aave been taken
prisoners. and fifty-seven surrendered
OncAquick-hring gun has been cap
tUred. KITCHENER.
Under today's date at Pretoria LorG
Kitchener cables the War Office as fol
lows.
In addition to the capture previ-
UUSly reported GrenufeH has taken
four prisoners anu % 500 rounds of
small arm ammunition
Blood has discovered some docu-
mentS OF the South African Republic
Government and large number of
bank notes at BoSSenkaI. Some pTis-
oners were also taken and others sur
rendered
'Byng had a fight with some Beers
south Of Wepener. he captured two
OF them and some horses. we had one
wounded At LydenbUrg twenty Beers
have surrendered and others are ex-
pected to come in. KITCHENER -
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
STEALS TREEs AT NIGHT.
DepredatIons aG an Unknown Thief
in u Chicago Suburh.

CHICAGO, Apri z9.-aEglewood resi-
dents are troubled BY q. thief who operates
in the night lie diEs up trees ard steals
them. The police have been Enable to
catch the offender, and one resident, r G
Fish. Is seeking 20 recover his property
through q newspaper advertisement
which reads as follows:
THE person who was seen to pull uP
and carry away trees rrosn the premises
of Gi5 West SiXty->ecoHd Street, IS warned
TO return those trees within forty-eight
hours # he would save i>a-.ner trouble
M. Fish on "Wednesday night lost two
fine specimens Of b0xHo1d ard weeping
mulberry trees from bis front yard. J. L..
Wh hite was another victim.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
THE HoYT WILL CONTEST.
Surrogate Fitzgerald Dismisses the
Suit Brought by Relatives


NEW YORK. April 29-The VIII Of
Charles Hoyt, the playwright, was admit
ted to probate by Surrogate Fitzgerald to-
day, after several witnesses had testified
70 the mental soundness of the testator
at the time the instrument was executed.
Relatives of Mr.. Hcyt had brought suit to
prevent the will being probated. but this
was dismissed.
The suit was brought by a number Of
cousins and other relatives Of the testat0r
They asserted that the paper offered for
probate was not the last viii Of the tesla
tor: that at the tine of his death Mr
Hoyt was a resident of New Hampshire
and for that reason the sUrTcgate's court
in this county had no Jurisdiction in the
matter of the VIII The contestants said
the will was Illegal S-becaGse ne lthe tes-
tator) was induced to execute said {nstrlI-
n:ent by undue influence, over-persuasfon.
and artfuI misrepresentation on the part
of Frank Mckee and others interested in
the making Of said will
Frank Mckee was Mr. Hoyt's partner
ii the theatrical business. BY the viii
offered for probate today, which was
executed on October 10. IS9S, Mr. Hoyt
cut of his cousins ana any other IeIa-
tions and leaves most OF his estate to
various charities, theatrical clubs and to
Mr. Mckee
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
BELIEVED TO BE a RUNAWAY.
Father sEuIIfn Publishes nm Open
letter TO the McCoru1iez Boy.

+ asASE 8EGEaSHsS AA OBEA
letter TO the 8fcCoru1ieEz Boy.
NEW YORK. April notwithstanding
the clues from several parts Of the United
States which would sc to show that VII
lie Mccormick had been kidnapped and
was stiI deprived CT his liberty, there are
several persons who believe that the High
Bridge boy IS not only a runaway. but IS
his own master within few miles OF
Manhattan
One OF these IS Father James y. MuIlin,
of the Sacred Heart Roman Catholic
Church Of High Bridge, who has offered
so, coo for the arrest Of the kidnappers and
the return Of the boy. Father AEulIr
thinks that Willie knows how much trou-
bic he is causing and really wants to 60
home, but that his fear of punishment Is
so great that ne is using every artiIice
tc hide his own identity In line with this
theory, Father Afulifn published today an
open letter to While. promising forgive
ness and welcome If he returns and guar
anteeiug that he viii not be punished in
any way. In this letter he says:
Your poor mother IS on the verge Of
insanity; the physicians fear also FOR her
life Your father is fast losing his mem
ory and his hearing is affected from the
constant anxiety caused by your centin-
tled absence from home"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-29
MR.. PRUDEN BECOMES A MAJOR.
The President Appoints His Assist
ant Secretary n PRymaster.

One of the last acts OF the President
before leaving the White House on mis-
tour to the Pacific Coast today was he
signing of the commission OF Octavius L
Pruden. one of his assistant secretaries.
as major and paymaster in the United
States ! ATmy
3ir- PrUden enlisted as a private in the
Eleventh New Jersey Volunteers in Au-
gust, 1852. He served about two years at
brigade and department headquarters,
when he was discharged from the mill
-ary service to accept a civil appointment
In the Office Of the Judge Advocate Cen
eraI Of the Army
Mr Pruden remained in this Office until
December. 1S73. when the resignation OF
General Horace Porter made a vacancy in
the Office of the President. On March I,
1913, the beginning OF the second term Of
President Grant, he was appointed execu-
tive clerk TO the President, and held this
office until the beginning Of President
Hayes Administration. when he was ap-
pointed assistant secretary to the Presi-
cent, which place he has held up to the
present time.