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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01
Montgomery Industrial
 Association.

one of the most potent factors in the upbuiidng of Montgomery is the Com mercial and Industrial Association, of which Mir. Alex Rice is President and MT. l.. l.. Gilbert is Secretary. It is an organization composed of the business men of the city. whose object ls che advertising of the city's resources. and inducing the investment o6 capital AS q result of it's efforts many industriaz have been established. Comfortable rooms over the Farley Bank are .oc- cupied by the Association. and a fraGer- nal and cooperative spirit is Intoxicated by the frequent meetings of the basi- ness men.
 As an evidence of what is beIng mc- complished by the Association. Ire fof- lowing is taken from the report o3 President Rice at the last annual meeting:
 "The converging railway lines have added branches that have extended Montgomery's' trade into sections that have hitherto only been reached by teams at long Intervals. The most direct and important prominent exten- sion has been the road from Andaluala to Geneva, and the excursion of the Ae- sociation over 1t. through the courtesy of the Louisville and Nashvillo 0fIaGiaIs. was one of the delightful incidents of the early spring.
 ''The second Street Fair held last October added to the lustre and glory of our city. and was even more success full than the first one, resulting in more trade and profit to our busiuess com munity. The question of a third en- tertainment for the coming fan now rests with you and other citizens, and if the proper support is promised. your Street Fair Association stands ready to carry out the wishes of the communi- ty. Uhquestionably we need stimulus to our trade and instead of once year we should have some kind of fetes ak least twice year. The last Street noted Alabamians. General J0seph Wheeler and Captain Richmond Pear son Hobson, both dear to our hearts. We came very near capturing Presi- dent Mckinley. and had he been able to accept our invitation. we should have had not only him and a large concourse of people, but also a second race Conference. the first of which was so successful last year. It is regretted that the association for the study Of race problems was unable to have their second meeting during this month.
 Undoubtedly the erection or a new nrst-class hotel will be effected during the next twelve months. and let Us hope also that the old hotels win be remodelsd and so improved as to ada to the reputation of our city and bring into our midst during the winter sea- son a pleasure-seeking and money spending population.
 ''It is gratifying to note that our membership has increased sixty-f four this year. having begun the year witch c. (continus6 on Page seeonA.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01
Wholesaler and Retailer Cotton Buyer Grocer Che the Past Year Has Shlwn Most Gratifying Increase Trade
 Over the Preceding Twelve Months
TIE FALL FESTIVAL
 WILL BE MAGNIFICENT.

For the past two years Montgomery has. in the fall. given . street fair. each one of which attracted vast crowds to the city. In this manner the town has been advertised as 1t never was before. and the business of the city has received . stimulus that perhaps could not have been tmparted In any other way. This fall carnival will be held. The people have become ac- customed to them, and demand them. In fact. the fall entertainment in Mont gomery has become almost as fixed in the mind of the public as the Mardi Gras at New Orleans and Mobile. AL ready persons in the surrounding terri tory are inquiring of travelling sales men each day what kind of an enter tainment will be given here this year.
 The Directors of the Street Fair As- sociation are ali live. progressive busi- without compensation, seeking only to make additional frienda for Montgom- cry through the medium of this great free carnival. They have this year de- ctded to, make some slight changes in tho character of the entertainment. and hope to benefit by the experience of the past two years.
 In the first place, 1t will be . fall festival instead of 8 street fair. thus admitting of greater scope in the ar arrangements. It will start Monday. October 2s.- and continue through the week. ending Saturday. November 2 at midnight. Plans are on foot for a festival that will even surpass the ex- cellent show of last year, at which time there were more people in Mont eomery than at any time in it's prev fous history,
 Doubtiess the famous American Band of Chicago. of fifty pieces strong. will be engaged. The kands was here last ysar-fhs first time the. arearissticn had been South of the Ohio River ana it created . ,ssnsation n musical circles.
 Tn the way of free attractions 6h tho streets. there will be high ciass acre. bats. contortionists. tufnblers. trapexe artists. jugglers. etc. Grant. the high wire artist. whose superior does not ex- ist. has been secured. Speedy. Che wonderful high diver. will be here to astonish the people by his marvellous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01

over preced1ng yedr, $',Ib4oz,
 Register Business
 No. letters registered for year end ing June 30, 1900. 5105.
 No. letters registered for year end ing June 30. 19el. 6,757.
 Increase for year ending June 30. 1904 over preceding year. 1852 letters.
 Special Delivery
 No. letters received and delivered for year ending June 30. 1900, 6,1sg.
 No. letters received and delivered for year ending June 30. 1901, 7.936.
 Increase for year ending June 30, 1901, over preceding year, 747 letters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01

the same amount of labor and space devoted 10 the cultivation of okra would net the farmer an equivalent of 20 cents per pound for cotton.
 The Brick Factory of Mcintyre Brothers has recently begun operations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01
POStOffiCe
 Receipts Show
 City'S Growth.

AS an index to the growth or retrogres- sion of a town or city. the receipts of the postoffice are regarded as most re- liable. The postofice indicates with in- fallibility whether the blood of com merce courses healthily through the veins of a city. or whether the flow is sluggish and impeded. The statistics of the Montgomery postoffice Ahow that the town is making rapid strides for ward. rather than taking backward steps In every department of the business q healthy and gra flying gain is apparent. The following figures. compiled from the last official report, will be of interest:
 Pnsfal receints 1892 19OA-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01

The total for 1s0O-1so1 will not be known for some days yet. but it will be near 1O,3O0, 900 bales. It will be noted that only twice have crops reach ed. over II ,000, GOO, viz: s7-9s and 9s-99. The consumption of cotton has won- derfully increased and the supply in the next twelve months will hardly be equa to the demand. It will certainly not be more than will be needed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01

The average price paid for cotton in Montgomery during the past cotton year was 23-100 cents. This is from a calculation by one of the most con- servative and most extensive dealers. This is an average of $46.25 per bale and means for the total sales here about $7,000, 900. This Is more by over ssoo, ,OoO than was realized for larger re- ceipts last year.
 The crops of American. cotton since the war have been as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01
Weather Forecast.

WAeHINOTON, Aug. 31.-- The weather forecast for . Aabama is as follows: Fair GunAay and Monday: light Dcsz&hehSferly winds, becom- fng variable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01
KING COTTON STILL
 WIELDS THE SCEPTRE.

Montgomery counts her business year from September to September. So do all the towns and cities of the South, fin which cotton Is the controlling fac for. Indeed the cotton year always begins September 1 and all the cotton of this years raising that is marketed during the month of August will be counted as part and parcel of the crop of 1soo-1so1.
 The season is fully three weeks later than usual, although the first bale this year was received August 14. ss against first bale August Il last year.
 The receipts for August of this year footed up 47s bales while receipts for tae month last year were 74s. The re- ceipts during August. 'ss. were S573. Threee- fourths of the receipts during past month were old cotton.
 The receipts in Montgomery were smaller than for 1s99-190o. This year they foot up 150,591 bales. while the year before trey reached 16S. 169 bales This was due to crop being cut of and not to any loss of territory.
 The prices paid here were up to the highest notch and this will continue t1 be the case, Montgomery's uneTualed transportation facilities enabling cot ton dealers to give planters advsn- tages which other markets do not pos a@snas.. and the same advantages enable merchants to sell goods at the lowest possible margin.
 The cotton statement for Montson. cry during the past year s as follows Stock on hand Sept. l,
 1900 ............. 1.o3; Received from Aug. 30.
 to Aug 31, both inclu-
 SlVe ........ ........... ASo
 Received previously .... 150.456 1505e1
 Total ... ........ 151.s2t Shipped from Sept. 1. 1900. to
 Aug. 31, 1901, inclusive........ 14s.70! Stock on hand Sept. 1. 1901. by
 actual count ................. 1,91i
 The following is the record of receipts for the past twenty-four years:
 1878 .................. 1oS 2s4 1879 9................ 133, ,47E 1880 0................. 125 .3S4 1ee1 115 A0C
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-01

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The age-herald., 1901-03-22
TWO DISATROUS
 FIRES YESTERDAY
Property to the Value of $50O0 Destroyod- Laddies
 Kept Busy.

Two disastrous fires occurred in this city yesterday morning, the total loss of property from both being about 5000.
 The fire was discovered at 4:30 o'clock and was in the residence of Madame Hig- gins, Twelfth street, between Fourth and Fifth avenues. When the fire department arrived there the flames had gained such headway that nothing could be done. The building valued at 5000, and the furni- ture, valued at $15O0. were totally de- stroyed. Insurance for nearly the full value of the property was carried.
 The second fire was at Fountain Heights about Il o'clock. A new residence being built for l.. J. Haley by the Gibson Man ufacturing Company, and valued at $500 was destroyed. A new residence built for John D. Elliott nearby was slightly damaged. The Haley residence was in- sured.
 The fire at the Higgins residence is sup posed to have been of ncendiary origin, while the one at Fountain Heights is supposed to have started from a plumb CTS furnace, which was being used In a portion of the house.
 The second alarm was the forty-second call the department had received since the first day of this month. which is d record-breaker being the largest number of calls ever turned in in any one month in the history of. the department.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
GETTING BASEBALL
 PARK IN CONDITION
Preparations For Coming Sea on Which Opens First
 Week in April.

The fence around the ball park at Sev- enth street has been rebuilt and is now in first-class condition The work of re- building and repairing the grand stand and the bleachers will begin the first of next week and by the end of the month the park will be in good order.
 Manager Mills will go to work on the grounds Monday and expects to have everything in readiness for ball playing the first week in April.
 All of the men signed for the Birming- ham team have been ordered to report here on April for practice, and a few days later an exhibition game will be played with a team made up of rolling mill employees. Manager Mills has ar ranged dates for exhibition games with a number of good teams, among them be- ing teams from the Birmingham rolling mill and the Sporting News team from St. Louis which will be here on April 1T and 1S He is in correspondence with Auburn and Tuscaloosa and with a team at Gadsden. with which he expects to make dates.
 The uniforms for the Birmingham club Will De Wnite, Wlth pldch caps, oeies anu stockings at home, and maroon, with black caps, belts and stockings when on the road.
 Bob Fender has been engaged to man. age the Selma team. He has had sev- eral years experience playing ball, and has managed teams two or three sea- sons.
 Ted Sullivan, the old-time Southern League manager. is coaching the Uni versity of Georgia team
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
FRANK MILLER'S
 ENDLESS CHAIN While It Grows He Is Wasting Awayin Solitary Con- finement.

Frank Miller's endless chain, as men tioned in yesterdays Age-Herald, has not come to an end yet. Five letters were received yesterday, which contained a to- tai of 95 cents. Nearly all of these let ters came from Jefferson County, indi- eating a growing interest in Miller among those who have read his letter asking help in the Age-Herald The letters pre- viously received came from the North.
 The developments of this "chain'' are being watched with interest by the pris- oneers in the jail and the officials in the sheriffs office. Meanwhile Miller paces his cell, where he has been in solitary confinement since his attempted escape on January ?. He is not allowed outside of his cell to take exercise, and from lack of 1t, together with his mental worry he is wasting away day by day, gradually losing his flesh and strength. He was a large, powerful man when first arrested, and now presents a pathetic sight.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
THE DAYS WORK
 IN ALL THE COURTS
Several Convictions in the Fed
 eral Court.
COW CASE IN CITY COURT
W. E. Fort Admitted To Practice In the United States Courts-No More Cases In City Court
 Until Monday.

Tn the United States Court yesterday Napoleon Powell pleaded guilty to Illicit distilling and was fined s1o0 and costs and sentenced to thirty days imprison- ment. As he had been in jail five weeks awaiting trial the sentence of imprison- ment was suspended and he was allowed to go free.
 w. E. Fort was admitted to practice law in the Federal courts on motion of Sterling E. Wood.
 The case of T. J. Sturdevant, charged with illicit distilling, Is with the jury.
 Hugs Barlsley pleaded guilty to retail ing and was fined s1O0 and costs and sem tenced to thirty days imprisonment.
 J. II, Cowart pleaded guilty to the same offen& and was sentenced to thirty days Imprisonment.
 The case of Willie Williamson, charged with the same offense, Is with the jury, who will bring in a sealed verdict.
 In the first division of the City Court the case of Isaac Towns vs. the Southern Railway Company resulted in verdict of s65. Plaintiff sued for s150, the value of COW Killed by de1enuant.
 A consent judgment of s400 was entered in the case of Mrs. S. A. Garrett vs. the Birmingham Railway and Electric Com pany.
 All other cases set for the day were continued. There will be no other cases in this court until Monday.
 Court Items.
 Chief Clerk Tarrant of the Probate Court is still confined to his home with sickness.
 Solicitor H. P. Hefln of the Criminal Court has returned from Montgomery. A marriage license was issued to Geo. w. Payne and Emma Sims.
 Petitions in bankruptcy were filed by w. J. Glasscock of Birmingham, J. E. Hunneycutt of Trussville, Monroe Green of North Birmingham, William McKin- son of\ Bessemer Josh Bowie and J. M. Ballard, also of Bessemer. William Nor ton of Sumpter, John Peterson of Bir- mingham and Joe H. Butler of Birming- ham.
 All are pauper suits.
 The following deeds were filed:
 F. N. Cullom and wife to w. N. Kant, part of block So4, Birmingham (see deed) s1SoO.
 w. F. May and wife to L. I. Kennedy the north half of lot 6, Copeland and Hen. ry survey, $2500.
 M. E. Johnston to J. c. Thornton, lot in block 25. Birmingham, $1s5O.
 The Board of Revenue has adjourned until March 30.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
WAS NIP AND TUCK VOTE FOR COLONEL Officers of the Third Regiment Almost Equally Divided. RESULT STILL IN DOUBT Friends of Major Huey Claim He Has Won out-contest Over Majority
 Has Developed In Event
 of Vacancy.
RESULT STILL IN DOUBT

The ballot to elect a colonel for the Third Regiment, which was cast on We'd nesday, was very close, according to one of the officers. who claims to have ac- curate knowledge as to the preference of the officers of the regiment. It Is be- lleved that Major Huey has few votes. perhaps not more than two or three more than Colonel Higdon, though the official count will be necessary to decide between the two candidates.
 In speaking of the election to an Age Herald reporter one of the officers stated that according to his information the vote stood about as follows:
 For Higdon-Birmingham. [; Wood lawn, 1; Anniston, 1; Talladega, 1; Gads- den, l; Huntsville, 8; Florence 2; Jasper, 2; total, IS.
 For Huey-Bessemer, 8; Woodlawn, 9; .Anniston, 2; Talladega, 2; Gadsden, ?; Oxford 3; Florence, l; Decatur, 2; total, r.
 The regiment has about forty line off cers, each of whom has one vote. If the estimate furnished the Age-Herald is cor rect, the four or five votes unaccounted for will be necessary to decide who is the successful candidate.
 Within the last three or four days there has been talk of lively contest for the vacant majority in the event Major Huey is elected colonel. It has been gen erally understood that Captain Simpson of Florence would be elected without op- position, but the talk Is that Captain Harrison of Oxford will be pushed for ward for the place. It Is argued that of the three majors the regiment now has two of them reside In the section of the State covered by one battalion. The com panies at Bessemer, Florence, Decatur and Huntsville constitute one battalion. Mcconnell at Decatur. Should Captain Simpson be elected to the majority the Annist on- Oxford- Gadsden-Talladega bat talion would still be commanded by /major who resided in the territory of one of the other battalions It is claimed that the new major. if one is to be elected, should come from that end of the regi ment and Captain Harrison, by reason of his long service in the National Guards and his seniority of rank, would be en- titled to the promotion
 The result of the election for colonel will not be known for several days yet, as it will take some time for the adjutant to receive and consolidate the returns from the different companies.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
NEW SCHEDULE ON
 THE LAKEVIEW LINE Better Service For Residents of
 South High ands. WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING Car Will Leave Second Avenue and Nineteenth Street Every Twelve
 Minutes-Getting Ready To
 Make 18th St. Connection.
WILL BEGIN THIS MORNING

Beginning today there will be four cars running on the Highland avenue line of the Birmingham Railway. Light and of one car every twenty-four minutes in each direction, and the departure of one car from Second avenue and Nineteenth street every twelve minutes. The cars will alternate. every other one going out Twenty-third street and around by Lake view and the others going out by Lake view and returning by Twenty-third street
 This increased service will be appre- ciated by the patrons of the company re- siding along the Highland avenue line. The receipts from the traffic of this line it is understood, barely paid it's operat- ing expenses. but that section of the city is growing rapidly and the company is doing it's part towards making it an at tractive residence community.
 General Manager McClary of the Birm- ingham Railway Light and Power Com pany is ever alive to the interests of the patrons of his company, and will give the very best possible service.
 The work of putting in the frogs. switches and additional trackage neces- sary for running the North and South Highlands and Highland loop cars north along Nineteenth street from Sixth ave- nue to First avenue will begin in few days. Some of the material has arrived and the balance will be here in a short time. When completed the cars running in Twentieth street will continue to make the trip north as at present, but return ing they will come down Nineteenth street from Sixth avenue to First ave- nue; thence to Twentieth street, where they will resume the present route.
 The material and work of making the necessary changes for this route, it is stated, will cost the company about s5,- GOO.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
THE PHILIPPINES.
Transfer of Military To Civil Govern
 ment Will Occur June 30.

Washington, March 21.-The transfer from the military to the civil government in the Philippines is expected to occur about June 3O according to calculations made at the war department upon infor- nation received from the Taft commits sion and General Macarthur. Even where civil governments are being established the military will be necessary for some time to support the civil authorities. It is the intention to withdraw the mili- tary as far as possible, however, from any participation in the governments es- tablished and the soldiers will be more of police than military force. Wherever possible native police will be organized.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
Mexican Gunboat Ashore,

New Orleans, March A.-The Norwegian steamship Themos, Captain Anderson, from Progresso, reports:
 On March 15, during a heavy norther at Progresso, the Mexican gunboat Inde- pendencia broke adrift from the anchor age and went ashore on the beach, The Themos and the Norwegian steamship Fulton went to her assistance, and after much difficulty succeeded in floating her The Independencia sustained slight dam ages to her bottom bPke propeller. and lost two anchors and chains
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
win Redeem Revenue Stamps.

Washington, March 21.7-The Commis- soner of Internal Revenue announces that unused documentary and proprietary war revenue act may be redeemed when presented in quantities of two dollars or more face value. Applications for re- demption should be made to the collector of internal revenue from whom the stamps were purchased, who will supply the applicant with form sand necessary instructions relative to the preparation of his claim
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
Steamer Stranded.

Poughkeepsie. N. r., March 21.-The steamer Poughkeepsie of the Central Hudson Steamboat Company ran on the stocks at Stony Point. a few miles south of Haverstraw, before daybreak today
 All persons on board were taken ashore
 The crash set the passengers in. a panic, but all were taken off in safety. The boats stern was soon submerged and at daylight it was well under water.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
THE RAILROAD.
Kansas City Will Place Passenger
 Agent In Atlanta.

It is stated in railroad circles here that J. N. Cornatzar, district passenger agent of the Mobile and Ohio at Montgomery, Is to become travelling passenger agent of. the Kansas City, Memphis and Birming- ham railroad at Atlanta on April 1. Mir. Cornatzar has been with the Mobile and Ohio at Montgomery ever since the Mont gomery division of that line was com pleted, but on account of the absorption of the Mobile and Ohio by the Southern Railway, it is understood his office is to be abolished on April l.
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
INTERESTING WINDOW DISPLAY Showing Process of the Manufacture
 of Waterman's Fountain Pens.

Dewberry's Book Store, No. 2O12 First avenue, makes an elaborate and instruc- tive display of the Waterman Ideal Foun- tain Pen. Besides various views and ar- tistic arrangements. there Is display of twenty-four dozen fountain pens ranging in value from $2.50 to 80 per pen. showing the largest stock of such pens ever seen in this city or this State. In the center there is a systematic arrangement of the rubber material In its various stages of development, showing how this celebrated pen Is made. To look at this window few moments is to learn something of in- tereSt. T
The age-herald., 1901-03-22
DISTINGUISHED GUEST.
Congressman Underwood and MT. Raul
 Entertaining Friends.

J. K. P. Hall, representative in Con gress from the Twenty-eighth Pennsylva- nit district, and Congressman Underhill few days with Congressman Oscar w. Underwood and John l.. Raul. the we'll known lumber manufacturer of this city. They are accompanied by MT. Smith of New Jersey. They were spending few days at Lithia Springs, Ga., and came to Birmingham on the invitation of Mir. Un- derwood and MT. Kaul Congressman Hall is from MT. Kauls home town i. Pennsylvania.