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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
ALABAMA's OPPORTUNITY.
To Take the Highest Ground Yet in Handling the Negro Problem.

@S@6 tAAG %sSBAV &ASS@~ee%s Editor The. Advertiser:
 It is possible that it has not fully dawned upon the people of Alabama what rare opportunity is now pre- scented to them to teach the world a great lesson through the action of the State Constitutional Convention.
 Alabama is taking action bearing up- on the relation of the negro to educa- tion and the franchise at a time when she can take advantage of the lessons to be learned from the reconstruction period and from the action of at least four of her sister Southern States.
 Tn a large degree the result from any course of action depends upon the point of view and the end sougat to be reached.
 Immediately after the negro's free dom in too many cases the end sought was to use the negro as a tool or in other cases to use him to punish the Southern white man. In the case of a number of the Southern States that have acted on the suffrage recently. the feeling in some degree has been to take from the negro something that 1t was claimed he wrongfully possessed. Now let us hope that Alabama will take higher ground than either the NOIlH UT any Ol- tuC 0OuthCtA osoeCA have done, and act wholly with 8 view of stimulating and lifting up both the negro and the white man. Let the convention act with this in view and she will be the first Southern State to make a constitution that win gladly be ratified by both races.
 The great and powerful Anglo-Saxon race can afford to be generous and kind to a weak race. The white people of Alabama can afford to do better thing for the negro than either the Federal Government or any other State, and still preserve white supremacy. There is no reason why anything radical should be done by the convention. The relations of the two races is friendly in Alabama, especially is this true in the Black Belt Counties where the negro is especially needed by the white man and where the negro needs the white man. The writer has recently been through North Carolina, in many sections of the State the negro has be- come discontented and many of the best negroes are either leaving the tent is so evident as to reduce greatly the value of farm property. I would not for a minute suggest putting loss of money above any needed reform. but I insist that if we act from a proper motive, we can help the white man as much as the negro and still make a fundamental law that will insure white supremacy and still leave the negro satisfied, contented and friendly. "A "stirred-up,' restless, resentful work ing class is not the best asset for either our farms, mines or factories. Alabama can be made the best State in the Union. We have the brains and the labor. All classes in Alabama want stimulation not depression. They want encouragement not discourage ment. If a spirit of helpfulnese. con- servatism characterizes the action of the convention, we can teach the world the greatest lesson that 1t has ever been taught regarding weak race and do that which will bring the greatest happiness to both races in our State.
 A Citizen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
NEW TOBACCO TRUST.
James B. Duke Elected President of
 the Combine.

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 New York, June 6.-The Consolidated Tobacco Company, incorporated in New Jersey Wednesday, was formally or- ganized here today by the election of these directors: James B. Duke, Oli- yer H. Payne Thomas F. Ryan. J. B. Cobb. W. w. Fuller, G. B. Schley, Frank H. Ray, Anthony M. Brady. c. c. Dula, W. R. Harris, P. A. B. Widener, Percival R. Hill. B. N. Duke and Charles E. Hallowell.
 The directors organized by electing James B. Duke, President; Thomas F. Ryan, First vicePresident; J. R. Cobb. Second Vice-President; c. 0. Dula, Third Vice-President; William R. Har- retary. The last named official is at present in charge of the transportation departments of the American and Con- tinental Tobacco Companies, and all the other persons named are directors or officers of the same corporations. It was decided at the first meeting of the directors to offer per cent fifty-year gold bonds of the company to the com mon stockholders of the American and Continental Tobacco Companies on the basis of $1e0 in bonds for each share of stock. In the case of the American company, this offer Is equal to s2 in UOhub lOi C4CH p1A NoAuC OA AtS stock. as that stock is of the par value of $50 a share.
 In addition. American Tobacco Cora- pany common stockholders who accept this offer will receive 1-2 per cent in cash in adjustment of the dividend ac- cruing upon their stock to August 1, on which date the bonds of the Consol- dated Company begin to draw interest. An officer of the company stated that considerably more than a majority of the stock of the two old companies had already been pledged for exchange into the hands of the Consolidated Com- pany. In the consolidation, the pre- ferred shares of the American and Con- tinental Companies are not disturbed. By control of these concerns, the new company will also control the Ameri- can Cigar Company, 70 per cent of the capital of that corporation being held by the American and Continental Con- nanieS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
pr. Kerfoot Critically Ill.

Atlanta. Ga. June 6.-Rev. Dr. F. H. Kerfoot. Corresponding Secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board. is critically i'll at his home in this city. His attending physicians gave out the following statement tonight: 'Dr. ker- foot returned from New Orleans in a very exhausted condition. with high fever associated wit hacute gastrttis fever associated with acute gastritis improved up to three days ago when he developed acute articular rheuma- tism end his kidneys manifested symp- toms of serious impairment. He is now suffering from poisoning in conse- quence of Bright's Disease and his con- dition is extremely critical"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
The arsxsrs in pufpalo.

Buffalo, N. Y., June s.-The United States Brewers Association today after considerable debate, adopted resolu- tion with the object of bringing the country brewers into their association. During the debate it was stated that as a rule the country brewers were not members. and this was regrettable to many members because of the fact that the country brewers exert consid- erable political influence. The reso- lution provides for the sending of agents throughout the country dis tricts. N. W. Kendall of New Haven, was elected president,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
HIGHLAND PARKS MAYOR. He Has Complained About e House
 Building in Montgomery.

Mayor Joseph has received a letter from MT. c. W. Covington, Mayor of Highland Park, in which he says that a house is being erected at the corner of Hall and Yougene Street to be used for immoral purposes. The Mayor of Highland Park asks the Montgomery officials to look into the matter and if possible prevent its construction.
 Police Chief Gerald. to whom the letter was referred, said that he had investigated the matter, and did not see how he could prevent the erection of house. He says, however. that If the house is used for immoral purposes after it is completed and proves to be a nuisance. he will do all in his power to stop it, but as 1t is at present he Is powerless as no complaint can be made against building a house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
THE PASSING THRON0.

Mir J. R. Porter of Phoenix. Ariz.. is visiting the family of MT. A. Ockenden, 801 Monroe Street. He Is a nephew of Mrs. I. M. P. Ockenoen and a son of Mir. B. F. Porter. who has many old friends in this State.
 Hon. E. B. Joseph. Mayor of Mont gomery, went to Birmingham yesterday to attend the meeting of the Alabama League of Municipalities.
 Mir. c. W. Hare and Prof. John Mas sey Of Tuskegee were in Montgomery yesterday.
 Mir. W. K. P. Wilson, a prominent business man of Mobile, is spending a few days in the city.
 Mir. Fred Jennings of Troy Is in the city.
 MT. M. J. billiard of Florence Is here
 Mr. Duncan Ross has returned, after pleasant visit to Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
Conoress off American Republics.

Washington, June 6.-It was stated by officials today that no material de- velopments have occurred of late re- garding the degree to which the ar bitration plan before the Congress of American Republics to be held in the City of Mexico. shall be considered. Chile is still unwilling to attend the Congress unless arbitration Is restrict ed to future questions. while Peru
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

sailed yesterday from San Juan for Carupann. She win make stops at La guayra and Porto Cabello. Navy De- partment officials state that her mis- sion Is to keep in touch with the situa- ton growing out of the Venezuela as- phalt troubles
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
MILITARY MEN TO CONFER
Date and Place of State Guard En- campments Probably Be Settled
 Next Week.

The Adjutant General of the State Guard, Colonel w. w. Brandon. has sent circular letters to the Colonels commanding the three infantry regi- ments. the Majors commanding the Artillery battalion and the cavalry squadron and the officers of the Gov ernor's Staff, requesting them to meet In his office at the Capitol next Thurs day. June 18th. for the purpose of dis cussing the location and date of the encampments of the military of the State. It Is probable that the matter will be definitely settled at this con- ference as the Governor will no doubt defer to the wishes of the officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
MR. DUETS CONDITION.

Was Reported Last Night to Be
 Critically III.
 MT. A. T. Duff, who fell from a ladder Wednesday and sustained in- ternal injuries, was reported late last night to be in a critical condition. MT. Duff is at his rooms on North Perry Street. A trained nurse and friends and relatives are with him. His many friends will be pained to learn that his condition is so serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

stated that she would not attend un- less discussion of arbitration is ale !ewed se proceed oH the sroadsst lines. It was also stated that Argentina. Uruguay. Paraguay and Brazil had made known their purpose not to par ticipate unless the debate on arbitra- ton proceeds on broad lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
Executive Appointments.

Appointments were announced at the Executive Department yesterday as follows:
 Constables-W. D. Harris, beat il, Lowndes County; w. L. Brandon. beat ?. PicRens County.
 Justices of the Peace-W. M. Weldon, beat IA. Shelby County; R. E. Collins, beat IA. Shelby County.
 Notary Public-W. D. Malum, Mont ROmery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
ToWNLEY IS CONVICTED.
Sentenced to Dismissal from United
 States Service.

Washington, June 6.-News has been received here through unofficial chan nels that Lieutenant Richard H. Town ley of the Navy has been convicted by court martial at Manila and sentenced to be dismissed from the service. The charge on which Lieutenant Townley was court martialed was in connection with the recent commissary irregular ities at Manila. The sentence must be approved by the President to become effective
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
RECORD OF DEATHS.
Master Gus Lyons.

Gus Lyons, the 15-year-old son of Dr. and Mrs. D. O. Lyons. died at the family residence on Goode Street at o'clock yesterday morning. after lin- gering illness of typhoid fever. The young man was just entering manhoo1. He possessed many noble traits anu was a great favorite among his com- panions. He was 8 member of the Clayton Street Baptist Church.
 The following clipping from Wednes- days Birmingham Ledger will be rend with regret by Montgomerians, as MT and Mrs. B. w. Bell have many friends in this city: Paul, the beloved 2 months-old son of Mir. and Mrs. Bush rod Bell, died in Woodlawn yesterday MT. and Mrs. Bell have the sym ,athy of a large number Of friends and rel atives in their bereavement. The re mains were conveyed to Wetumpka fol interment this morning"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
CARRIED TO CRAWFORD, MISS
Body of Dr. T. s. Scales will Be
 Inferred There.

Mobile. June 6.-(Special.)- )-The re mains of Dr. T. s. Scales were thi. morning taken to Crawford, Miss. where the intern.ent will take place.
 Adam Johnson of Whistler, was to day sentenced in the United States District Court to three years and three days in the penitentiary on three sep arate charges in connection with se- curing a pension. The charges were perjury, forgery of a pension check and presenting a forged affidavit.
 The Young Mems Benevolent Asso- citation. the largest benevolent associ- ation in the city celebrated its twenty second anniversary tonight by ban duet in German Relief Hall, which was largely attended.
 Mayor Fry. who has been quite i'll at his home for several weeks left to- day for Stafford Springs for the bene- fit of his health. During his absence Mayor pro tenn. Walter Walsh will perform the Chief Executives duties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
's so7 'eS a1 A. NACHMAN'S 'ssa 'ssss .ss's s's
Excellent Values in Wash Skirts
Maybe enough of these special lots to last the week out
 More likely that they will be gone by tomorrow night
Duck Skirts, black ground with white polka dots, perfect 70r hanging, regular S1.25 skirts lOu

Skirts made of best quality cot ton covert cloth, in blue and tan, two styles; one is trimmed with straps of white duck, the other style has bias runle, finished with white piping, . good @2.o0o value el Sn ar... .... ...~ OssSS =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
Colonel MeKibben Trarsferred,

Washington, June 6.-At his own re-
 quest, Col. Chambers McKibben
 Twelfth Infantry. has been relieved from command of the Department of Texas and ordered to resume command of his regiment in the Philippine Isl= ands He will be succeeded in com n-and of the Department of Texas by Col. James N. Wheelan of the Twelfth Cavalry. Colonel McKibbon desires service in the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

there would be many better and more sober men in office.
 State Senator Jones G. Moore of Bir- mingham, is minglins with the Con yention delegates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
ST. CLAIR SPRINGS.

The Baden.BadeA of Alabama, will ha opened as a hrst-class Health and Sum- mer Resort on June the 1st, 1901, by the undersigned. We have built a large din- ing-room. bath house and pavilion and all the comforts of modern hotels. Our service. cuisine and accommodations will be perfect, our prices moderate. St. Clair Springs Is the best family resort of the ton write us either directly to St. Clair Springs, postoffiee Cornelia, St. Ciair County, Alabama, or care our city address, the new Metropolitan Hotel, Birmingham. Ala. Lesser & Gilardoni. su-wd-fP
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
MISCELLANEOUS.

ELOST-At the Theatre last night a gold
 |stick pin, set with pearls and opals. ind. Ter please return to 1. K. Banks at The Hair,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

White Duck Skirts, trimmed with wide embroidery insertion, latest cut flare, we'll worth $2.25, for el eE tomorrow's selling marked at vIsUJ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

MT. Duncan Ross has returned, afte a pleasant visit to Pensacola, Fla.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

&FOUND-A travelling sales mans cost /book of sundry articIes. Owner can get
 same by calling al this office and paying Zfor this advertise ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

ALL persons are notified that no ae- counts will be paid by me unless au-
 Ithorized by me in person or order. J, W. hillen. fr-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

Mir. Fred Jennings of Troy Is in q city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

business and good will of Lihenthal & |Gassenheimer will continue the Same as heretofore. but under the firm name of S.
 EGassenheimer & Co. simon Gassenheim-
 e-, sidney Levy, Julian GiDian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

'WANTED-Pupils for special Summer Zsession. Massey Bushes College. Pollak Building, Dexter and Perry St. Inn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
EDUCATIONAL.

ATHENS Female College will be opened
 zsune-lst as Summer resort; buildings airy and well fitted; campus
 arge and shady; prices moderate; corre-
 zspondence solicited. H. G. Davis. T su-wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

MT. M. J. billiard of Florence is hel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
wANTED-MALE HELP.
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-Furnished house for Sum-
 her months; modern conveniences; fruit l nd garden, 1O1 Virginia Ave. F. c. fhepard. 1r-su for rent in strictly rirst- 5lass condition; -atisfac.i3n 3n Is guaran-
 Ieed. J. W. Terry, Moses Building. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

Mir R. c. Rogers, who has charge of the passenger business of the Central road in Montgomery. has about gotten at home in his new office. Commercial Agent White of that road introduced him to all the business and railroad men down town and he received a cor dial welcome to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

The Central train due here at 1f:15 a. m. was over an hour late yesterday, the delay being caused by the cylinder head blowing out of the engine near Union Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07

Hon. William Fl. Sanford. delegate from Pike and Capt. T. D. Sanford, Private Secretary to the Governor. went to Tuscaloosa yesterday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-07
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Typewriters 10 brand new. latest model Manhattans. taken in trade 1 cal, manufacturer price s75 net, $i0 each
 lakes them; shipped C. 0. b.. privilege
 If trial and examination free. F. s. Web |ter Co.,, 317 Broadway, New York.
Evening star., 1901-06-08

preparations are being made for early
June openings. The control of the big CO.
lumbfa remains in the hands of Miss
Lindsay. who has been so successful in
guiding the fortunes of this popular house
An army of decorators are in possession Of
the hotel and the formal opening will take
place in about two weeks.
Proprietor w. Brooks Duryea who man.
ages Jointly the Colorado and Atlantic Ho-
tells and cottages, has made many extensive
alterations and improvements at both
houses. The Atlantic is now open and the
Colorado will start it's season next week
The pretty Buena Vista, which eniovs
one of the most delightful locations at the
resort, has already been opened under the
continued management of the owners. n r
Coster & Co This attractive hotel received
Its finishing touches by way of prepara-
tion few days ago and a number of early
guests are being entertained
The Melrose Inn has a new proprietor in
F. w. Reddin. formerly connected with the
of1ce staff of the Hotel Columbia An
other new proprietor is J. H. Risden. who
has taken the Windsor. W. H. StoyIe con-
tinues to hold the management Of the
Carleton and will have the hotel ready for
opening the latter part of June The Men
tune will be opened about the same tirae
under the management Of Mrs. Cox, the
owner.
Evening star., 1901-06-08
HOME BtIEDING ASSOCIATION,


Office of Treasurer. 1907 Penn. ave. NV.
Books still open for subscriptions. Shares 5000
each. Monthly payments, 81. 90 per share.
Meeting, s.w. corner Pa. ave. and 10Th ST. n.w
Tuesday evening. 11ts instant, at 8 o'clock. Regu-
lar monthly meetings. second Tuesday evening OF
each month"; at same place.
Interest allowed on all monthly payments on
stock at 5 per cent Maximum amount loaned per
share, 5000, additional monthly payment there
for of 81 90 per share.
Loans be settled at any time the borrower
desires to do so.
large amount of funds hand for disposal.
Loans may be applied for to either of the officers
named below and be obtained without unnecessary
delay at least possible expense. Thirty days no.
tice to withdraw rarely required
ANSON s. TAYLOR, President, 1912 ST. NV.
GEO. w. LINkINS, Vice President, cor 10th
and H sts NV
w H. WETZEL Secretary 2135 II st. NV
EDWARD S. WESCOTT, Treasurer 1907 Pa
ave. NV.
DIRECTORS.
JAMES II. RfRAM. 2023 II st. NV.
JOHN B. GM.FILLEN. 1921 Columbia st. NV.
GEO. j. JOHNSON. Cor. Pa. and 9th NV.
CHAS. n. MOORE. .1145 17th st. NV.
8. NORRIS THORNE.. 033 23d ID n "
MADISON WHIPPLE. 1914 ~ Nv
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Evening star., 1901-06-08
At LONG BRANCH.
Hotels and Cottages Nearly Ready for
Guests.

sperial Correspondence of The Evening Star.
LONG BRANCH, June g. 1901.
Long Branch is practically the geographi-
cal center of this resort field, and 1t Is
toward this famous old resort that the at
tention of nearly every one along the shore
Is turned just now The reason for this is
the result of somewhat startling lnforma-
ton to the effect that the famous ciup
houses which for SO many years have been
the chief attractions here. Will not be OPEN
ed The word has undoubtedly passed along
the line in a very decided manner. for not
one of the proprietOrs of these weil-known
houses is making the slightest preparation
for the reception of visitors. fhere Is, or
course a difference of opinion a. to whether
the closing of these houses will seriously
detract from Long Branch and the sur
rounding country. There are some VINO
claim that if the club houses are wiped out
and there is no gambling there that Long
Branch will suffer for a time, but will
eventually become a much finer resort.
The dates for the annual open air horse
show. which is easily Long Branchs lead
ing attraction, have been set for the 10Th.
2fth and 9th of July, and the members OF
the association who control this attractive
exhibition are also arranging plans for the
repetition of the military tournament,
which was SO successfully given last year
during the latter part of August.
Proprietor Hildreth will open the West
End Hotel Thursday. June 2U.
The Hollywood Hotels and cottages will
be open about the middle of June under the
continued mana agement of Mr.. X. Graham
Woodward. Mr.. Woodward states that tue
bookings far exceed those of any previous
year, and a very brilliant season is antici-
pated for July.
W. Irving Davids has returned to the big
Ocean House and is now preparing it for
opening on June 81. Among the improve
ments made at the Ocean House this year
is the addition of many new private baths
on each floor. The house Is being thorough
ly overhauled, repainted and renovated
from top to bottom
At the Brighton, which has been so sue
cessfully managed for the past three years
by Messrs. Palmer & MacDowell, arrange
ments are being made for an early June
opening. Mr.. MacDowell has returned from
his southern hotel and will guide the for
tunes of the Brighton again this year, as
Mr.. Palmer will devote himself to the joint
interests of the firm at their Saratoga hotel
The Scarboro will again be managed by
A. ID. Goldman.
At the aristocratic Elberon Proprietor ].
V. Jordan has almost completed the reno
walton of his pretty house, and will be
ready for the reception of guests next week
Nearly all of the hotel cottages have been
rented, and the bookings and season rentals
promise a very successful season here.
Evening star., 1901-06-08
Oil Review Free,

II interested in oil drop postal for CODY of
Special Illustrated Texas Edition. giving history
Of discovery OF oil and excitement at Beaumont.
also special report several we'll known oil cor
poratfOns. SOUTHWESTERN OH. REVIEW No
American Dlds., fniladelphfa, Pa. 1t
Evening star., 1901-06-08
AT BELMAR.
Big and Little Houses and What il
offered,

offered.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.
BELMAR, June g. 1901.
The distinctive feature of the season at
Belmar this year will be the series of re-
gattas and other aquatic events on Shark
River bay. which are now being planned
by the members of the newly organized
Belmar Yacht Club. Among tia hotels