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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
Guarded by soldiers of the

Guarded by soldiers of the z onal Guard and banked with flo as beautiful as was his character, the body of William J. Sanford. late Gov ernor of Alabama. is lying in state in the room of the State Supreme Court, in the historic old building which served AS Capitol of the Confederacy.
 The body reached Montgomery at s:25 o'clock yesterday afternoon on special train which came from Tusca- loosa where the Governor succumbed to a long spell of illness Tuesday even ing at 1s:55 o'clock. It was accom- panied by Mrs. Sanford. the sons and daughters of the Governor, Commit tee of the Constitutional Convention, appointed yesterday morning as spe- cial escort, members of the Governor s staff and State officials. An immense crowd of people was at the Union De- pot and the remains were borne to the State Capitol under escort of four companies of military. The procession passed through the streets lined with people and by business houses that were festooned in streamers of black, in token of the affection in which the distinguished Alabamian was held.
 The Constitutional Convention yes- terday met and adjourned until today; the Supreme Court adjourned through respect to the memory of the dead chieftain. and the City Council of Montgomery met and passed resoiu- tions of profound sorrow.
 Today at 1:SO o'clock the body Of Governor Sanford will be taken to his old home in opelika. where it will lie in state until Friday morning when the interment will take place.
 Governor Jelks is expected to reach Montgomery this morning from Beau mont. Texas, where he was visiting when the news of the death of Cover nor Sanford reached him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
WENT OUT OF BUSINESS.
Jacksonville Fire Caused With
 drawal of Pacific Company.

New York. June 12.-As a result of losses sustained in the Jacksonville ire one New York fire insurance company retired today from active business. Whey the Florida loss was reported 1t was said that the Pacific Fire Insurance Company of New York had been hit hard, although the exact amount was not known. It de- veloped today. however. that the com pany's claims as result of that one nre aggregated $SO0,0O0 and that late last night the company's risks were reinsured With the Westchester Fire Insurance Company of New York. The contract of reinsur- ance went into effect today. so that the Pacific which ranked high among the smaller underwriting concerns. is no longer in business. The Jacksonviiie losses did not cripple the Pacific, for 1t had a surplus beyond all claims, put U reduced it's margin above capital to such an extent that the directors decided to withdraw from the field. The Pacinc had more than $60,O00oOO of insurance m der the terms of the reinsurance deal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
Leon A, Bells New Position.

has represented the Plant System in the West. with headquarters in Chicago. as Commercial Freight and Western Pas senger Agent will take service, June i5' with the Chicago Great Western Rail- road as General Agent, with headquarters in Atlanta, Ga. his Jurisdiction extending over the entire Southeastern territory. both freight and passenger interests or that company. The change of field of oneration will be no experiment to MT. P1I Beii, he, he being a native Georgian. and the rreateet part of his railway service of twenty years having been spent In the the South with leading lines of that sec tjon among them the East Tennessee. Virginia Virgin and Georgia. Southern Railway and Plant System. filling the responsible nosition of Assistart General ana DlVl- sinn Passanger Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
To Work for the ohio's Improvement

Cincinnati. June 12.-A preliminary conference of representatives of vari- ous commercial bodies in the Ohio Val ley interested in the improvement of the Ohio River was held here today. A permanent organization was subsa- quently effected, John l.. Vance. of the Ohio Valley Improvement Association being elected President and F.. P. Will son. Secretary. The executive com- mittee is composed of John l.. Vance, George W. Anderson, w w. Hite. John w. Bryant. C. J. Murphy. Albert Betlinger H. Quarter and F. P. Wil- son. The next meeting of the organi- zation will be held in Louisville in November. The object of the meeting will be to devise ways and means to cause Congress to act favorably on new river and harbor bill that is to be introduced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13

Late yesterday afternoon MT. Mc- David discovered that there was no electric light in the Supreme Court room. He hurriedly conferred with an electric light company and within a few minutes wires were run into the room and several incandescent lights were fixed directly over the place to be occupied by the bier.
 Soon after the body was borne into the room by the members of the Gov ernor's stan, military sentries were placed on guard and the vast throng of people awaiting to view the re- mains were notified that they might enter in groups. The sentries kept back the crowds and just as many per- sons as the room would accommodate were admitted at one time. After viewing the face of the Governor. which had been uncovered. the specta- tors passed through the room and left the building by way of the Supreme Court Library.
 The casket Is made of black felt, and is of the handsomest design. Upon It's lid is . massive silver plate upon which Is inscribed the words. "At Rest"
 Many of the persons who viewed the remains brought beautiful designs of flowers as tokens of affectionate es- 'teem. The room was literally filled with flowers and their odor and beauty was enchanting.
 The crowds of people continued to pass through the room until late hour last night.
 A personal guard of twenty-eight sol- diers of the Montgomery military com panies stood watch over the remains last night. Captain Dudley Williamson. commanding the Montgomery Greys. was in command, as officer of the guard, and Lieutenant Samuel Ros- wald of the Montgomery Field Artillery was junior officer. This morning Cap- tain Williamson will be relieved by Captain c. A. Allen, Jr., of the Mont gomery Blues and Lieutenant D. B. Joseph, Jr., of the Montgomery Mount ed Rifles will relieve Lieutenant Ros- wald.
 The military companies have been ordered to meet at their armories this morning and they will escort the re- mains of the Governor to the depot at o'clock when they will be taken to Opelika for fnterment.
 Committees from the several chap ters, Daughters of the Confederacy. were at the depot yesterday evening. and followed the remains of AIabama's Governor to the Capitol in carriages. Mrs. John A. Kirkpatrick, former State President of the Daughters" occu- pied a seat in one of the carriages. She deposited & beautiful design of flowers upon the bier
 The following ladies constituted a committee from the Cradle of the Con- federacy Chapter. who were the bearers of a laurel wreath tied with red and white ribbons which was revereney placed upon the casket, and bore tes- tifnony along the way to the historic capitol to the Confederate record of the lamented Governor. The commit tee consisted of Mrs. Clifford Lanier, Mrs. Jessie Lamar, Mrs. Phil Travis, Mrs. Robert Collins, Mrs. Palmer Ells- hefY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
BODY REACHES MONTGOMERY
Immense Throng of People at the
 Union Depot.

An immense throng of people gath cred at the Union Railway Station yes- terday evening to pay respect to the memory of the late Governor Sanford.
 It was announced that the special train bearing the body would arrive in Montgomery at 5:45 o'clock and long before that hour thousands of people wended their way to the depot. Peo- pie from every walk of life were there. Nearly every minister of the gospel in the city was noted in the crowd and nearly every member of the Constitu- tional Convention had gathered to wit ness the arrival of the train and to bear testimony to their high esteem for the dead chieftain.
 The four local military companies. the Montgomery Blues. the Montgom- cry Greys. the Montgomery Mounted Rifles and the Montgomery Field AfS tillery were drawn up adjacent to the depot and a brass band was stationed close by. The military companies were commanded in the order named by Captain Charles A. Allen, Jr., Captain Dudley Williamson, Captain Noble Wi ley and Captain Charles Hinderer. The special train came in immedi- ately following the regular passenger train. which is due to arrive in Mont gomery at 6.2O o'clock.
 The body of the late Governor was taken to the waiting funeral car by the members of his staff. Mrs. Sam ford came out of the carshed leaning upon the arm of her oldest son, Hon. William Hodges Sanford. Other mem- bers of the Sanford family followed and they were escorted to carriages which were in waiting.
 The funeral procession was formed In the following order: Platoon of mount ed police brass band, Montgomery Greys, Montgomery Blues Montgomery Field Artillery, Montgomery Mounted Rifles, the funeral car, numerous car riages, bearing members of the family, committeeman of the Constitutional Convention, State officials and citi- zens.
 The members of the Governors staff walked by the side of the funeral car.
 When the procession turned into Commerce Street the band began to play appropriate music. The streets were lined with people who stood un- covered as the procession passed. many business houses were closed and the buildings were draped in black as a token of grief at the death of Ala bamas Governor.
 The procession passed slowly through Commerce Street and Dexter Avenue. and just as the sun was sinking in the West the body of the late Governor Sanford was borne up the stone steps leading to the Capitol and through the main entrance to the building which he left less than four weeks ago. Sent ries were placed on either side of the walk. but their presence was unneces- sary to keep back the immense crowd which stood with uncovered and bowed heads in reverent respect.
 The carriages containing Mrs. Sam ford, her sons. Messrs. T. D. Sanford and w. H. Sanford, her daughters, Misses Carrie Sanford and Mary Kate Sanford, and Mrs. James Smith were driven at once to the residence Of Judge w. H. Thomas, on South Perry Street. where the Sanford family spent last night. Mrs. T. D. Stanford. who came from Tuscaloosa with the party, went to her home in Opelika at 6:3O O'clOck
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
The Necessity of Irrigation.

Washington, June 12.-Professor Meade, the Agric,Htural Department irrigation expert, before the Industrial Commission today, said irrigation is necessary in two fifths of the area of the United States to that irrigation within the past few years had redeemed an area in Louisiana and Texas larger than some new England States. causing an increase in the value of land from 8 to $10 an acre. He also that irrigation is coming to be considered a necessary adjunct to market gardening all along the Atlantic Coast. He est mates that there are no fewer than 7o,Vo irrigation ditches in the United States. costing not less than $2OO,0O0. and possibly much more He advocated Government aid under certain restrictions in reclaim ing some sections of the country by lrrl gation,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
LYING IN STATE.
Thousands of People Viewed the Re
 mains of the Governor.

The body of the late Governor Sam ford was borne to a bier in the Su- preme Court room which was beauti- fully decorated with cut flowers. palms. ferns and potted plants. This work had been done under the supervision of Hon. Robert P. McDavid, Secretary. of State. who had to forego the trip to Tuscalooss to give this matter his personal attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
President Announces in Favor of Re-
 striction of Negro Suffrage.

Richmond. Va, June 12.-The Virginia Constitutional Convention met at noon today and was called to order by Delegate Petit of Fluvana. Hon. John Goode or Bedford was elected President and in his speech of acceptance announced the prin,, unon 10 consider He took ground in fa- vor of restricting negro suffrage.
 The question of the members taking q, raised and a long debate followed. It was decided fiAally that no oath should be taken.
 Senator Daniel was one of the ieaoers bers. The decision of the body was in- fiuenced by the fact that to take the oatn of office might trammel 1t in deanng wdsn . the suffrage issue. Some of the members declared that they would suffer expulsion before they would be sworn in; s,s-
 After the oath question had neen ois- ,posed of several committees were ap- pointed and the convention adjourned un' til tomorrow at noon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
Securing Options.

Cleveland. June l2,-Capitalists repre- scented by Washington bankers are en- paged in securing options upon stock of tbe RepubHc Iron Mining company wE:ch v,s is largely owned in this city 0f- fers received by stockholders here are for s30 per share, options to run until next
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
The Mayas Hiding in swamps.

Merida. Yucatan, June 12.-The Maya rebels. now in hiding in the forests and swamps, having abandoned their towns number 1900. and lack ammunition Their best general, Prudenc1o Caoe' ls dead. Governor Canton, with his stan bas reached the rebel capital, Chan santa Cruz. The Governor was enthu- siastically received by the troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
General Booth Not Ill.

London. June 12.-It was reported to- day that Gen. William Booth, of the Salvation Army. was seriously Ill. but an investigation of the report showed that he was merely suffering from a slight chill and from fatigue as a result of his work on the con- tinent recently. He was in his usual baaItb today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
The Return of the Oregon.

San Francisco. June 12.--The battle ship Oregon arrived late this afternoon from the Orient. Preparations had been made to make the homecoming of the famous vessel memorable one. but they were anticipated by the arr rival of the vessel twenty-four hours earlier than she was expected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
ALABAMA MAN IS CHOSEN.
President of International Assocla
 tion of Railway Surgeons.

Milwaukee, June 12.-The Interna- tional Association of Railway Surgeons in session here, adjourned sine die to- day after electing officers as follows:
 President, R. Goode of Mobile Aia.' Vice Presidents, J. A. Barr, McGees- port, Pa; Walter M. English, London Ont; Lester Kellar, Ironton, o'; Ba- con Sanders. Fort Worth, Tex; S. R. Miller. Knoxville, Tenn; Benjamin Tempson, Tama, Iowa; A. L. Peter man, Parker, s. D.
 Treasurer. James Duncan, Toledo, Q.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION.
Resolutions Passed by City Council
 of Montgomery.

The city, in public and private way, showed every respect to the distin- guished dead. The first outward evi- dence of the sad news was shown in the large bands of crape placed on the Capitol building early yesterday morn ing. The business houses and resi- by the time the procession began to move. there were many tokens of love and respect to be seen all along the route from the depot to the Capitol.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
Deserted from the Scorpion.

Memphis. June 12.-It is reported here that six of the crew of the United states gunboat Scorpion deserted while that vessel was in port recently: LieI5 tenant Commander Sargent offered reward for the apprehension of the "Jackies." but no trace of the men has been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
THE VOTE WAS 16 TO ii
The Resolution Was Carried
 Without Any Discussion.
Convention Will Now Appoint . Commission to Draw up Electoral Law = Ferrer Explains
 Change of Heart.

Havana, June 12.--The Cuban Con- stitutional Convention today accepted the Platt amendment by a vote of l6 to II. The resolution to accept was carried without discussion. Immedi- ately after the opening of the session. Senors Tayama, Villusndas and Cues ada. constituting majority of the Committee on Relations. submitted substitute for the eommfttee's former report of the Platt amend- ment as passed by Congress. recom- mending that it be accepted and made an appendix to the Constitution.
 In the vote on the resolution the twenty-seven delegates divided as foi- lows:
 In favor of acceptance-Senors Csp- ote, Villuendas. G. M. Gomez, Tamayo. Monteagudo. Delgado, Betanco irt. 0t- berga. Llorente. Quesada, Sanguilly. Nunes. Rodriguez. Berriel. Quilsz and Ferrer.
 Opposed to acceptance--5enors za- yas. Aleman. Eudaldo Taymayo, Juan Gualberto Gomez, Cisneros, SsJvela, Fortune. Lacrete. Portuondo. Cast and Mandulri
 Senors Rivera. Corresco, Censro and Robau were absent. , The latter two voted against accept ance in the previous division. Senor Ferrera voted with the Conservatives, explaining his change of attitude by asserting that he believed accer,aEce would be the best solution of the prob- lem.
 The Convention will now appoint a commission to draw up the electoral law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13
Qualification in Washington.

Washington, June 12.-The news of the adoption of the Platt amendment by the Cuban Constitutional Conven- ton was received with genuine satis- faction here. Now that the Cubans have demonstrated their good faith in the United States, it is expected that a fairly speedy evacuation of the island will follow, contingent upon the estab- lishment of a stable government in the islands.
 An effective police force and other measures necessary to the preservation of good order and sanitation are deem- ed as essential prerequisites in the for nation of the new government. One Cabinet officer, speaking of the mat ter, expressed the opinion that if the other requirements are met our with drawal might be accomplished during the summer, and that Cuban independ- enc might be a reality by next au- tumn.
 General Wood tonight communicated to the War Department officially that the amendment had been adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-13

WASHINGTON, June H. The weather forecast for Alabama Is as follows: Fair Thursday and Friday; fresh to brisk easterly winds, shifting to southerly.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
NIGHT SCHOOL OF M. CA

The Business course is free to all
members OF the Association.
The studies are: Bookkeeping. Ele-
rnentary and Advanced, Arithmetic.
Elementary and Business. practical !
Grammar and Letter Writing. Spelling
and Punctuation
Professors E. H. Roudebush and C. z.
van morn nave been engaged as teach
ers for this year, and are fboroI7rhI.
equipped by long experience as teachers
In Business colleges to help men to the
very best advantage
Escn student viii receive personal at
tention and those who connlefa r.
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nj certificate.
For further information call at the
association office on East Eighth street
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Bradshaw and Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Gust gave a very
pleasant 1 o'clock dinner at their home
in Potwfn today. Their guests were:
Mr.. and Mrs. John Mowers and family,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Tarraferrio of
Los Angeles, Cal. Mr.. and Mrs. o. z.
Walker and Mr.. Lawrence Mowers of
MexfcQ
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28

ages. Doors of our schools and col
leges open for all, Christianity the bull
wark of the nation. although kept en-
tirely separate.
eve are at peace among ourselves
and other nations and general prosper
ity is found in all our bodies. We are
the wealthiest nation on earth and lead
all other nations in railroads. tele-
graphs, hogs, cattle and commercial
enterprise. God has delivered us in
every hour. We have passed through
more terrible ordeals than any other
nation.
1--WE thank God that He has delivered
us out of them ALL
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Chicago and Return

$500 via the Santa Fe, December 1
to 3. inclusive good until December s
returning. Four trains each day:
Leave Topeka ESQ p. m, arrive Chicago
1880 a. M; leave Topeka 4:40 D. M ar
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1858 a. m, arrive Chicago 2:15 D. M /:
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900 D. m. Compare this with time of
other lines.
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A THANKSGIVING Party.

Mrs. F. NJ. Prescott and daughter.
Miss Pearlade Prescott, entertained at
a Thanksgiving dinner today at their
home on West Seventh street. There
were ten guests and the table decora-
lions were chrysanthemums. This ev-
ening eight additional guests will be in
vited and an informal card party en-
joyed. The out of town guests are:
Mrs. James Keister and Mr.. Robert
Fluke of Kansas City, Mr.. Robert Petts
of Warsaw. Mo-, and Mr.. c. A. Tomlin-
SON of AfchiSnn
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-11-28
Santa Fs Health Resorts Excursion
Rates.

Phoenix, Arizona. and return, $500.
good for nine months
San Antonio, Texas. and return, 5000.
good returning until June /.
Ell Paso, Texas, and return. $43.40,good
six months.
Las Vegas. N. NJ, and return. s31.00
three months limit.
Hot Springs, Ark, and return, $2S-S5.
three months limit.
Excursion rates to other health re-
sorts quoted on application Address
T. L. KING,
Agent A. T. 6 S. r.. Topeka
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be given Friday afternoon, November
70 lat the home of Mrs. E. M Felt at
1112 West Second street. The special
feature of the programme will be
play given by six member of the club.
Refreshments will be served at the
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December 1 to 3, inclusive. Good I'M
til December returning.