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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
TODAY BRINGS HERE
 GOOD ROADS DELEGATES
Men of Alabama Will Be Here for Valuable Lessons in an Art Which Will Make
 the State More Prosperous.

on Credentials and Committee on Per- manent Officers of the Convention, an adjournment will be taken to view the work of road making on Sayre Street. President Alex Rice on yesterday announced the delegates from the Com mercial and Industrial Association to the State Good Roads Association. They are: A. G. Forbes. c. P. Jackson, B. B. | Smith, W. D. Westcott, Jno. Tullis. Jr, B. J. Meyer, J. NJ. Falkner, M. Sabel. Jr.. Thos. H. Carr. Phares Coleman. John G. Crommelin. H. c. Davidson, J.. | H. Hartley J. K. Jackson. R. F. Hgon, W. L. Martin. J. s. Pinckard, D. M. Andrews of Lincoln and J. P. Adams. The work of grading Sayre Street was commenced in earnest by the Good Roads train outfit early yesterday morning. The force started at the northern end of the street at the intersection of Clayton Street, and worked nearly block yes- terday.
 An average grade of six or seven inches will be made. The work attracted a great deal of attention and the thorough fare was crowded with spectators nearly all day.
 The big steam eievating grader is new in Montgomery. It works with ease and to the front end of the machine, and four mules push it. A long line of wagons follow alongside the big grader which has an elevator projecting from its, side and on this elevator the dirt is hauled up and dumped into the carts which are alongside the grader.
 As fast as one cart is filled another one is there to take its place. and in this way the work is greatly expedited.
 The Good Roads train carries it's own experts, operators and experienced driv- CTS, hence everything works in a smooth way. The dump carts which they take with them are great conveniences. The dirt is emptied from the car like coal from a fiat railroad car.
 The dirt which was taken up along Sayre Street was carried away several blocks and used to fill up washouts and low places on adjacent streets.
 R. W. Richardson, tho Secretary of the National Good Roads Association, said that on account of the bad weather the men did not get to work at Snow doun yesterday but the indications were that work would commence at that place this morning. The work will be prepar- atory to the bug grader whlshs VIII De sent to Showdown later.
 Mir. Richardson and MT. Dodge went driving yesterday afternoon. They took in many parts of the city. Both these gentlemen expressed themselves 'as be- ing greatly pleased with Montgomery. They were particularly struck with the splendid drainage system and the broad and pretty streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
THE GRAND CHAPTER.
Elected Officers and Closed Its
 Labor.

The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Ma sons reassembled at a. m. and was in session until D. m. Much routine work was disposed oi.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows:
 George F. Moore. Montgomery, Most Excellent Grand High Priest.
 Charles R. BIicken, Luverne. Most Ex- ceIlent Deputy Grand High Priest.
 Basil M Hill, Springville. Grand King
 Josenh P Mcqueen, Eutaw! Grand Scribe.
 William H. Dingley, Montgomery. Grand Treasurer
 George A. Beauchamp, Montgomery, Grand Secretary'
 Stewart Mcqueen, Montgomery. Grand James Esdale. Birmingham, Grand c. of H.
 Lew Lazarus. Birmingham, Grand P. s. Frank H. Bates, Marion, Grand R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
THE UNITARIANs.
Closing Sessions of the Conference
 at Chattanooga.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Dec. 3.-The clos ing sessions of the Southern Unitarian Conference were held today. At 2:SO D. m. the Women's Southern Association Alliance met. The session opened with Scripture reading and prayer by Rev. Marion F. Ham. The report of the Sec retary. Mrs. Chas. H. Behre of Atlanta, was followed by reports from the vari- ous branch alliances in the Southern States. The following officers were elect lanta, Ga; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Charles H. Behre of Atlanta.
 Representatives from the following cities were present; Highland Springs, Memphis, Tenn; Highlands. N. C., Charleston, s. C.; Greenville, S. C.; New Orleans, Austin and Dallas, Texas. Miss Fannie Field. Vice-President for the Central States represented the National Alliance. The session was closed with a general discussion of the postoffice mis- sion work and associate membership. Rev. C. A. Langston of Atlanta, led the discussion.
 At 4:3O D. m. the closing business ses- sion of the conference was called
 discussion of the problems of the Southern Unitarian Churches was led by the Rev Fred V. Hawley of Louisville. Resolutions affecting the relations of the Southern Conference to the National American Unitarian Association was adopted. These resolutions requested anu urBeu tHdt tne southern Conlerence be placed upon the same basis as the Central State Conferences. This change would be in the nature of revolution in the present policy of the Southern Conference and would require all churches in the South receiving aid from the American Unitarian Association to present their applications through the secretary of the conference.
 The resolution if favorably acted upon by the National Association will greatly contribute to the efficiency of the South ern missions.
 The closing session tonight was devoted to the discussion of the Unitarian faith and fellowship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04

The hall of the House of Representa- tives at the State Capitol in which the Alabama Good Roads Convention will as- semhle at 12 o'clock today has been put in readiness for the occasion and there will no doubt be ample room for all per sons who are present to attend the Con vention.
 Workmen were busy yesterday cleaning the hall and arranging the seats. Alp propriate notices have been hung on the walls and when the great body of patri- otic Alabamians assemble there todd, they will read appropriate epigrams which have been placed at intervals on the walls.
 There is no more common interest than common roads," reads a motto hung immediately over the desk of the presiding officer and close by is a card bearing an epigram with a double mean- ing.
 One reads on this card the words: We ought to mend our ways"
 Another motto declares that Good roads are conducive to good morals; good morals to good citizenship" Stin anoth- CT motto which will interest the citizens of Alabama who will assemble in the hall
  be placed upon public works; not in com petition with honest labor"
 These mottoes were hung in the hall by representatives of the National Good Roads Association and they will no doubt catch the eyes of the delegates to the Convention.
 Hon. R. R. Poole. Chairman of the Ex- ecutive Committee of the Alabama Good Roads Convention. was very busy man yesterday.
 There are delegates here from every nook and corner of Alabama" said MT Poole. and indications are that the Convention win be a great success. It is very gratifying to me as I feel that nothing can be of greater service to our people than the agitation of this Ques- ton of improving our roads,
 As Chairman of the Executive Commit. tee Mir. Poole will call the Convention to order at 12 o'clock today. He will brief ton and its objects and will welcome the visitors to Montgomery and to the his- toric old state house.
 After an invocation by Rabbi A. J. Messing, Jr.. Governor Jelks will deliver an address of welcome. Hon. J. B. Gas ton, Judge of Probate of Montgomery County. and Mayor Joseph, will also de- liver addresses ot welcome
 The response In behalf of the National Good Roads Association win be made by its President, ". H. Moore. M v. Rich ards will respond on behalf of the south- ern Railway. Judge P. H. Pitts of sel. ma, will respond on behalf of the Con- vention.
 After an appointment of a Committee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
Seeks to Inquire Into Alleged Abridgement of Right of Suffrage

ADAAuS chSAI O4 6S1SAC oL 0uhEaB0'
 Washington, Dec. 3.-RPpresentative Dick of Ohio has introduced a resolution for the investigation of the denial or abridgement of the right to vote in cer- tain States with a view of reducing the Congressional representation from such States. The resolution recites: Tt is a matter of common informa ton and belief that the rights of some male citizens, being 21 years of age, to vote at cleo tions is denied and abridged in certain States"
 In conclusion the resolution provides:
 Resolved, that the matter be referred to the Committee on Election of Presi- dent Vice President and Representatives in Congress with power to subpoena and examine witnesses under oath and to send for records and other evidence, to investigate fully and completely and re- port what proportion the number of male citizens 21 years of age, in any State, to whom the State denies or abridges the right to vote aforesaid except for partici- patton in rebellion or other crimes, bears to the total number of male inhabitants of such State, being 2l years of age and citizens of the United States ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
MUST PAY THE TAX.
Missouri's State Franchise Law is
 Valid

Jefferson City. Mo. Dec. 3.-The Supreme Court today handed down a de- cision saying theWestern Union Telegraph Company was organized under the laws of New York and is not a federal corpor- ation, and that the assessment of the company's franchise by the State Board of Equalization is legal and binding The court ordered judgment entered for $1 ,O27 taxes for 1899. The decision in effect de- clares the State franchise law valid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
Endorses Irrigation Policy

Chicago. Dec. 3-George H. Maxwell. Executive Chairman of the National Ir- rigation Association, speaking tonight of that part of the Presidents message which recommends to Congress na- tiOnal policy for the storage of the wa ters that now go to waste in the arid region and the reclamation and settle ment of the arid public domain. said that If the Presidents ideas are carried out the wealth. resources and population of the United States will be nearly doubled within a generation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
CONFERRED WITH cAssATT.
McMillan to Introduce Bill Relat- ing to New Depot.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Senator McMillan, chairman of the Senate Committee on District of Columbia, was in conference today with President Cassatt. of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company. over the proposition to construct magnificent new union depot in this city and remove the Pennsylvania depot and tracks from the government mall. Senator McMil- Ian will introduce bill covering the sub
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
William Starr Becomes Insane.

Laramie. Wyo.. Dec Civilian Starr. arrested here as d fugutive from justice in Texas. has become violently insane in his cell. His food is being pushed un- der the cell door. He. has armed himself with parts of his bed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04

UJtah), Haskins Wt), Jones (Wash.), Dayton CW. Va.). Dable Mis), Mondeli (Wyo), Underwood (Ala), Dinsmore (Ark.), Davis CFla), Fleming (Ga.), he- hoe (Ky), Meyer Na.), Hooker CM1ss') J. Clark (Mo). Talber (S. O, Moon Crenn.). Shepherd (Tex), Hay Wa), Shatroth Colo) and Newlands CEev)
 Then. at 2:3o, on motion of MT. Gros- venor. as a. further mark of respect, the House adjourned until Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
CROP OF s,s74,ooo BALES.
Probable Pfpduction of Cotton fo
 Year 1OOI-10O2.

washington, Dec. 3-Tha statistician of the Department of Agriculture reports g,67l, 900 bales as the cotton production or the United States probable in l9Ol-lSOz
 Ad af 3s als2 238 acres a reduction of 7SO. .zl6 acres. or 26 per cent from the acreage planted. 4.
 The total production of lint cotton IS estimated at ,5l9 954,00 pounds. an aver age of 169 pounds per acre pio'Sed or to
 The estimated production fin States in pounds of lint cotton per acre, IS as toi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04

A. c.
 R. w. Southerland, Mobile, Grand M. 3rd V.
 J. B. Christian, Uniontown, Grand M. End "
 s. c. Henderson, Brewton, Grand M. 1st V.
 c. A. Allen, Montgomery Grand Sem tinel.
 This closed one of the largest convoca- tions of Royal Arch Masons that has ever met in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
nr I,andreth Dec8nes,

Dallas. Texas, Dec. 3.-A special to The News from Waxahachie, Texas. an- nounces that Dr. Ira Landreth of Nash vile, Tenn, has declined the presidency of Trinity University which was recent ly rendered him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04

In addition to the Departments ordi- nary crop report from the agencies, l5,OO9 ginners and 1000 bankers and merchants have furnished valuable information con- cerning acreage and production.
 The xinners have also reported the amount of cotton ginned between August IS and November 2o this year, and last year. with the average gross weight per bale and the average weight of oegHng and tias. This has enabled the statistL. clan to asceEtain the average net weight of bales for each separate State ana Tor the entire cotton belt and their weights nunaher of baIes produced. The total net cotton is 4Sd2 pounds, which is believed to be the lowest average in at least ten years.
 marketed and also some reduction in the proportion of lint to seed cotton are sub ieots of frequent comment by correspon- dents of all classes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04
MIR. DICKS RESOLUTION

motion of MT. Foraker. at BPS journed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-04

Washington. Dec. 3.-The weather forecast for Ala bama is as follows: Part ly cloudy and colder We'd nesday: Thursday, fair; light northerly winds.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
SWELL PRIZES.
Tho.o That Will Bo Given At Tn
 Firemen's Ball Dec. 2ith.

The firemen are making great prepara- tlons for thelr ball to be given Christmas Eve. The many merchants about the city have kindly donated presents and these will be given as door prizes as follows
 Most comlcal lady. Toilet case, Kauf' man Bros.
 Most comieal gent. ST, Flick and Co. and bale Of hay, Lilly Bros.
 Best Sustained ladv character. ISL guird chain, P. E. Kern
 Best sustained gent character. Ist, silk vest. Peterson X Go.
 Best sustained lady character. 2nd' perfume, Wm. Britt.
 Best sustained gent. and. cigars, w. A. Bell.
 Handsomest dressed lady Ist. silk waist, B, M. Behrends.
 Handsom.,t dressed lady. and French mirror. Kelly & Co.
 Handsomest dressed gent. Ist. trousers, OlayS0n N A>o.
 Hand.omest dressed gent. and. tne briar pipe h case, F. B. Mcdonald.
 Best ladv waltzer, ISt. pickle caster, H. D. Kirmse.
 Best la1v waltzer. 2nd. purse. Broad way Pharmacy. carving set. A. A. Ander son.
 Best gent waltzer Isi. two bottles oi champagne, Board of Trade. Best sent, wal,zer. 3nd. hat, Chenev's Boston Store.
 Best groupe of characters. Ist. dozen beer and boxes of cigars, n. Grimm.
 Best group of characters. and case St. Julian wine, Bloom & K'faeh.
 Door Prlze-One ton double screened Wellington coal, E. J. Shaw.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
THAT CONCESSION.

That story in Sundays Alaskan relative to the eontejlpg of Pyramid Harbor to Canada seems feasible in one sense Of the word but in another it seems rather i'm possible.
 Two wears ago the United states vlrtu- ally conceded Pyramid HareoT to the British but some hitch resulted and Eng land did not get the harboT In flew oi this it Is verv improbable that another concession would be given at this tlme'
 Reading closely the rep r,s from Wash ington one cin see between the lines that the United States will undoubtedly hold on Co everything thl, iI has. Tha'a pears Co ee the new anJ right policy, so lt does not seem that Pyramid would fall to Canada without some notice and arbitra- ton ot a public nlturr.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
MtfTS WiTh ACCIDENT.
Steamer DirIgo Has mishaP To Her
 Ruddar North Bound.

The Amur brought the report that the Dlrlgo bound from Nlnalmo for Skagway, had, while sixty miles out of the former place, been slightly disabled on account of her uldder meeting with a mishap and she turned back proceeding to Vancouver where she was to have the injured part repalred. Her passengers were transferred to the Amuf.
 A letter received on the Amur by the companv'S representative here from PurSer Corcorane of the Dirlgo stated thlt she would not leave Vancouver for the north urtil Sunday last.
 The Dirigo had a big load, consisting oi 400 tons of coal for ketchlkan. Wrangle, Juueau and Skagway. Besides the coal she had hold and deck load of lumber for Petersburg
 Sailing from Vancouver Sunday the Drigo should ee here next Saturday at Jhe latest.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
OUR MILD WINTER.

Of tourSe one does not want to orag muth, but there Is no use diSputing the fact that we are having mild winter. So flr there has been li,,le snow and ditto wind.
 The weather conditions are effected the same as nature eJualizeS other conditions For instances. it there is an exceptionally ho, summer in the states the winter will be eorresponiinglv colder. tthe summers are mild the winters are due Co be slightly warmer.
 Bringing it home. inst summer was not what might be termed q Scorcher. ], was, taken all through. mild summer. Cor Sequentlv with the law of nature, the winter will undou5tedlv grove nothing severe
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
LAST CHANCE TODAY.
Christmas Presents To Friends Must
 Go On The Dolphin.

lf Skagwav people want their Christ ms presents to reach their friends in ihe states by the great day, thev must send them out on the Dolphin today as she will be the last boat to make Xmas con- nectionS.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Administrator's Final Account

IN THE COURT OF THE U. s. COM missioner and ex-odiclo Probate Judge for Alaska. at Skagway. Tn rc-cstato of John Hlslop Notice Is hereby given Co an whom | may concern. that !. W. Young. admin lstrator of the estate of John Hislop. deceased. has filed In thls court his final account as such administrator, and that the same will come on for hearing and settlement at my office in the Citj of skagway on the 3ist day of January isc. at tho hour of o'clock D. m. Dated this 30th day of November. 1901.
 J. J. ROGERS. c. s. Commissioner and ex-Onlclo Pro hate Judge.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
AMuR WAS HERE.
Brought Thirty PasSengers, Little rreirht-sailod with Good List.

The water front monotonS of the past four dlys was broken Sunday bv the arrival of the Amur. She had no. over hitv tons of freight all for White Horse ard about 90 passengers, several of whom were transferred from the Dlrigo at Van eouver.
 Capt. GoSse called at wraagle and Juneau coming noith on account of several of the Dirigo's passengers having pur- chased tickets for there.
 When the Amur sailed south bound al Gas yesterday morning she had twenty one passengers all bound for Victoria and Vancouver.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Hurrah For Santa Ciausl

All the popular games, including golf, baseball. poi-luck, Hama. India, TTolly Car, Progressive Queries, Battle Of Ma niii, Pyramids, SOmerSaults, HorSsleSS Carriage. etc., as well as tea-SetS, drums, dolls, doll carriages, cradles, violins, dis sected maps, choral tops and everything else that will please and instruct the chll- dren one and all, at Ladies' Bazaar.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
FarrallOn At Victoria.

The Alaska steame Farillon, which was badly damaged vn her last trip south. wen, 10 Victoria Dee, 6to go on the dry do.k at that place for repairs. She was lowed to the Sound from Girtenas Bay by tn. tug Pioneer with several propeller blaIeS missing and her stern post injured.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
MORE COPS
Arrived On qhe Amur For
 Inside.

On the Amur Sunday were ten more mounted policemen for the inside under charge of Inspector Walk and Corporal MlcMlll n.
 The squad left for White Horse on yes terday mornings train,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Are You Going so No,nei

Then get the latest reiianis map Of the Koyukuk. Blue stone. COrncil City. Nome. Port Clarence and Cooper River Mining districts. Price. 50 eeuts. Issued by the Seattle Daily Time,. Sent on re- ceipt of price. u
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
wil Keep You Warm

Ciayson & Company have just received a large stock Of gcntlcmen's fur coats which will bo sold at most reasonable prices.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Alaslga Souvenirs.

Hsgg and Caniwel'S views. Alaska and the Klondike illustrated. Special reduction for the holiday trade. Case X Draper photographers, Broadway, Skagway. q
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Belle of Lexington whlskey-elght years old-Just out of government bond, and Three Crown Diamond Malt whis- key-strietiy pure-at the Seattle Saloon.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Nockwear latest pattern. Crown and Harris make Suspenders big reduction at our closing out sale.
 Cheneys Boston Stora
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Baths In porcelain tubs at the Principal opposite '. s. barracks.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
NEW PEOPLES BLOCK.
Carpenter Arc Through and Pain
 terS Now Tako A Haad.

The improvements on the new People s ,Block on Fifth avenue opposite the post offics hove been completed and as soon as the painters are through the removal ot the large stock win commence.
 The front has been materially altered. Large windows are now in place and re'r stairs Co the second story have been put ln. Mr. Peoples will have as fine dis play and show room also store space as any like concern on the coast.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Mining blanks at this omcc.

Call and convince yourself that we are making great sacrifices on our stock Chenoy's Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Wanted-soo men and women to buy groceries at Clyne'S.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Biz bargains In snoes thls week at cheneys Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
For Salo Cheap

lot on Eighth street. improved. 1T sold at once s. RI. MILLER,
 Price Building. Fifth Ave.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Pure Coal oil

Purc "wintcr White" Coal on by the barrel or gallon. at Jas. Carroll & Co.,
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

You can get a good fitting. stylish suit this week for ii5.OO at Cheney's Boston Store.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Laundry

Lace Curtain Laundry. Fourth Ave, near Main St. Mrs. Bartell. ii-S-lm
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Am srieau Tanor- 4GI RrOadwav.

For Rent ane For Sale cards for sale at this office.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

We carry II. S. & NJ. roadv-to-weaT talor-made suits. F. H. claysoa & O.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Browuelrs ith and Broadway. for hard ware.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
Christmas goods at Clyne's.

Homemade cakes at chealandcr's.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Private bath room for ladies at the Principal Opposite U. s. barraoSs'
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17
A Christina. Greeting to All.

Special reduction on all holiday goods. We have in stock all the latest packs of canned tults, preserves, jams and jellles: New crop oranges and nuts; Lots oi candy; cluster ralslns; best butter and eggs for the least monty, of anv place in town.
 Navel oranges 25 to soc per doz. Mixed nuts IS to 25e per 10. Fresh eggs '5e per doz,.
 Yakima butter 3se Der To-
 Jams and jellles 2S to BOG, Remember we are always well stocked and can supply vour wants on short notice.
 FRANKS GROCERY,
 Cor. State and Ninth.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Baths In porceiaha tubs at the Royal. foot Fifth avenue. Ladies apartments Steam heat
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

All kinds of sof, drinks and Seattle Ex- port Beer at R. R. Bottiing Co. Fifth Avenue. opposite Fifth Avenue Hotel
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

You can't help finding something you want at the prices we are quoting this week. cheney's Boston store
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

Washington Fruit Store, c. RapuzZi, Prop. American and Italian groceries Skagwav. Pure apple cider.
The daily morning Alaskan., 1901-12-17

The Seattle Bohemnn Draught Beer Is tho best and most expensive draugh' beer made in Seattle. For sale at the se- attiS Saloon. corner State and Sixth ave nue