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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1902-11-08

Of the Southern Railway aud Supply
Company.
By special act of the Council $500 vas
appropriated to make tests OF the water
pressure in the business districts some
months ago during the dispute between.
the Water and Fire departments on this
question. The Investigations required the
services Of stenographer, and s1s6 was
expended in the purchase of Siamese
connections to be used in the tests with
the several steamers In the vicinity Of
Nineteenth and Cary streets. Mr.. Mills
stated that this expense hat not been
met, and offered resolution recommend
ing that the bill be paid.
Mr.. Crenshaw said that he had learned
from Chief Fuller that the connections
would not fit the apparatus of the Fire
Department. and were lying idle in one
OF the engine houses. He objected to the
matter being brought up before the
Finance Committee when 1t properly be-
longed to the Fire Department. Mr.. Mii.s
stated that the Siamese nozzles had been
adjusted to fit the apparatus of the fire
engines. and upon motion the amount 1T
CURED in the purchase of tnen was re-
commended TO the Council for payment
Subcommittee ON Salaries.
The Committee on Ordinances Charter.
and Reform held called meeting last
night. and decided 10 dispense With a
further investigation of positions. salaries
and wages OF city officers aud depart
ments by hearings OF the tuil committee
BY resolution offered by AIR. Minor. it
Is proposed to divide the work of invesei-
gatien among subcommittee 10 be ap-
pointed By the chairman. The action o.
the Committee on Recommendations ee..-
corning the Water Department. which
had been ordered to be reported To the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
CONFERENCE AT LAFAYETTE.
Bishop Andrews Presiding Over M.
 D. Church Meeting.

Lafayette, Dec. 12.--(SpeciaL) 1.-The sec- ond annual session of the Mobile Confer ence of the M. B. Church, met in Lafay- cite yesterday with Bishop F. G. An drews. D. D., presiding. The roll of the Conference was called and a good ma jority of the members answered to their names. After singing the Bishop. assist ed by the Presiding Elders. administered the Holy Communion.
 The Conference session was organized with N. H. Speight as Secretary. and w. H. Jordan and l.. D. Davis assistants. H. N. Brown. Statistical Secretary; S. J. Jordan. Assistant. L. D. Williams. Treasurer: J. A. Holiday and P. G. Co., tngs. Assistants.
 The various committees were an- nounced.
 The following were introduced to the Conference: Drs. D. l.. Aultman of the Western Book Concern. and c. M. Mel don of Clark University; Rev. l. G. Penn. Assistant Secretary of the Epworth League. and W. F. Waters of the s. W. c.
 Bishop Andrews. who is holding the Conference, Is being entertained at the hospitable home of Judge Dowdell. The Bishop is an elegant gentleman. He is about 76 years of age. but is strong and hearty. He will occupy the pulpit at the Southern Methodist Church next Sunday night for Dr. H. G. Davis.
 This is not a large Conference of the coIored church, but it's ministers appear to be a consecrated set of laborers and it is learned that the body is doing a good work among the race.
 The Conference will close Sunday night or Monday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
DUN AND BRADsTREEr TELL OF
 THE SITUATION.
Lower Temperatures and Holiday De mand Have Served to Accelerate
 Retail Budness-The Whole
 saleTrade Has Ruled Quiet.

New York. Dec 12.-R. c. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Lower temperature and holiday de- mands have combined to accelerate retail trade. sales largely exceeding the cor responding week in preceding years Much postponed business Is being made up and shipping departments are crowded with work. but wholesale trade has ruled quiet. Railroad, earnings for the month of November exceeded last years by ' per cent and those of 1900 by 2o.5 per cent.
 At first glance the sudden rise in fur mace stocks of pig iron to 94,295 tons, compared with n,s5s on November l. might suggest that consumption was below production, but obviously any &C., cumulation that occurs is due to made quate transporting facilities. since needs are urgent, as evidenced by the imports of eastern steel works. The pressure Is still greatest for railway supplies, with structural material next as to urgency of demand.
 Small supplementary orders for spring shoes are received by New England shops. but the season is practically over. Aside from activity in Union Sole the leather market has been quiet. On tho other hand foreign dry hides are firmly held, despite increased receipts. Condi- tions are practically unchanged as to cot ton goods, a fair volume of orders pre- Yauting accumulation at the mills Quota tions are steady and export sales of heavy brown cottons continue very small Woolen goods for next fall have been opened at an average advance of from 5 to 10 per cont.
 Failures this week in the United States are 269 against 2o4 last week, 2la the pre- ceeding week and 27S the corresponding week last year and in Canada 80. against 16 last week, 1s the preceding week and n last year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
BRADsrREEr,s REVIEW.

New York. Dec. 1a-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say: Retail distribution now easily occupies first position in the trade situation. Wholesale trade. except induced recorders. Is relapsins into the usual quiet at the stock taking period. Building trade activity has been checked by the climatic influences prevailing and distribution of lumber and Of building ma terials generally is less active. Other leading industries also note the quisting down usual at htis season. Great basic conditions, however, make for future prosperity. Railway earnings show an increase of 72 per cent for November over the same month year ago.
 Recorders of heavy goods from Jobbers are still of moderate proportions at the west. but spring sales are larger than Holiday trade is brisk for this early stage of the season at the east. It has been Q narrow market for cotton. Spring business in heavy clothing. shoes and rubber goods Is reported .. of nsstsrin. sa T. cotton goods market, the export branch being still very dull Woolen goods are firm and the mills are well employed. Hides and leather are dull and rather quiet. Lumber is quiet as already noted, but prices are unimpaired
 Alone among the Industries, iron and steel show some symptoms Of weaker prices for crude material. but this on the WnOl0 lS ulOEe APpHFSuI than EcAi, OC- cause demands for supplies are as press ing as ever and production has not yet overtaken consumption. Lower prices for coke, iron at the west and weaker quotations for foreign foundry iron at the seaboard may be really regarded as re- adjustments of abnormal situation previ- ously prevailing. Heavier forms of finished material show no signs of weak ness. Rather more interest Is taken in pig iron. judging from the re-opening of negotiations by the leading interests with the besssmer association for deliveries in the second half of 1903. Pig iron pro- duotion at the east is improving.
 Business failures in the United States endingDecember Il, number 2H as against 1855 last week, 233 in this week last year PAT in 1900 .2i1 in 1899 and 2& in lesS
 Wheat, including four Exports for the week ending December II. aggregate B. Te1 ,O47 bushels, against 5,074.4S0 last week. 8, S79, sos in this week last year and f. s75, ,57 in 1900.
 Wheat exports since July 1 aggregate l20, ,6O7, 4e7 bushels against 136,S0s, es1 last season and 8s.OOs OO8 in 1900.
 Corn exports aggregate .3M ,2S6 bushols against 1151 6o8 last week, 278,SW last year and I,S53, 468 in 1900. For the fiscal year exports are 616o,1s6 against 19, .95s last season and S4.Soe,soe in 1900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
A SWEET BARGAIN.

To give the people of Montgomery an opportunity to see where they wl4i he able to buy the best, freshest cheapest candy for Christmas, com mencing Saturday morning at ; o'clock, and continuing till Monday afternoon at 6, The Noe Redit will sell their soc grade of candies for 35c per pound, their zoe chocolates bon-bons, etc., for 15c., their fruit d1cps and stick candy 5c per pound
 At these prices we do not use our candy boxes, but put candy m car icons or paper bags.
 All of these candies guaranteed to he absolutely fresh and pure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCUR SION RATES, SOUTHERN
 PATHWAY co.

The Southern Railway Company will sell round trip tickets account of the above at one and one-third regular fare. Tickets for teachers and students sold December 18th tc 22nd, inclusive, with final return limit January 9th, 1903. For indi- viduals, tickets will be sold Decem- Der 23rd, 24th, 25th, 3oth and 31st, and January 1st, final limit for re- turn January 3rd, 1903.
 For information call on or address
 Jno. Metcalfe, T. P. A.,
 Montgomery, Ala. W. H. Tayloe, A. G. P. A,
 Atlanta, Ga. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
AuNerllaar RnrealI


 Selma. Dec. IF. Ernest Lamar, the champion for a dis pehsary in Selma. is stin at work as the following advertisement inserted in a To- cal paper will show:
 Notice is hereby given that at the next assemblage of the Legislature of Alabama an application will be made for the en- actment of a law to establish. in and for the city of Selma a dispensary for the sale of spirituous. vinous and malt liquors and to prohibit the sale of the same ex- cept by and through said dispensary. F Ernest Lamar. Dec. 12. 1902"
 It would seem from this that Mir. La mar has not given up the fight How he is going to get the representatives from Dallas. who appear to be opposed to a dispensary bill to bring the matter be- fore the attention of the Legislature is not known. It is generally conceded to the members of a county to control the legislation that they want, and 1t is hardly thought that any outside member would have the temerity to introduce a dispensary bill for Selma. and If such a bill were introduced by an outsider it would more than likely die in the com mittee room. Mir. Lamar evidently has a plan, however, to overcome this fea- ture. and what 1t is will be made known later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Negroes Play Football.

Anniston. Dec. 12.-(Special. .)-The At lanta and Talladega colored university football teams played a match game here this afternoon resulting in the defeat of Talladega by a score of F to G. Att lanta made two touch-downs and kicked one goal in the first half and Talladega made one touchdown and kicked goal. The Atlanta team was superior to the Alabama team in weight and the knowl- edge of the game. R. M. Fichelfulger of Auburn was referee and Reynolds of Anniston was umpire. Several hundred persons witnessed the game, a large per cent of whom were white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Two Marriages in Harbour

Eufaula Dec. 12.-(special. )-Yesterday evening at dhe home of the bride, in Louisville, Miss Maud Efurd and Robert Morris of that city were married in the presence of a large gathering of rela- tives and friends. The bride is quite pretty and popular and is a great social favorite. The groom is popular in busi- ness and social circles.
 Clay Davis and Miss Rosa Mcleod of Batesville were married at the home of the bride Thursday evening. Quite a number of friends witnessed the event. The couple have scores of warm friends here who will wish them much joy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
To Dig the Lake.

Colonel Abbott has all of the machinery on the ground at Ehkdale and will oom- mence to excavate the lake that he pro- poses to dig among the oaks and nick ories of that lovely resort. The big bored well, commenced while the End Regiment was in encampment last summer. will furnish the water. It will be bordered with flowers and will be one of the most beautiful little bodies of water in the State. There will be boats on it's bosom and bath houses and swimming pools near at hand. Should the soldiers come back here next summer. Elkdale Park will be more comfortable and popular than 1t was during the last encanApment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Died in Texas.

News has been received by Mrs. A. 1T. Hearne of the death of her nephew, Mir. Francis Maxcy Lewis, formerly of AlaA bama, lately of Texas. He was son of Hon. Dixon II. Lewis, and his mother was Mrs Susan Fillmore Lewis. sister of Mrs. Hearne. and the late Col. John A. Elnore. MT. Lewis had many warm friends in Alabama. He died early Sun day morning at New Waverly, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

advancing on Mir. Harwood with an un- lifted iron wrench MT. Harwood back ed against the wall and told the negro to go away. but he replied that mo dam man on earth could make him shut up."
 MT. Harwood then fired four shots, three of which took effect, killing the negro insanity.
 Justice Howze said that the evidence clearly established self-defense and ne therefore discharged the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea.

Coming, as 1t does. in the busiest sea- son when a man can least afford to lose time a sure and quick cure for diarrhoea is very diserable Anyone who has given if trial will tell you that the quickest, surest and most pleasant remedy in use for this disease is Chamberlain's Colic
 ISbo,era and Diarrhoea Remedy. Thele is no loss of time when it Is used as one n. tw, doses of it will cure any o Linary st+eck. It never fails. not even in the ,cost severe and dangerous cases. For HaIe hv E. G. Fowler. Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Chean Rates West.

On December 18th. the L. and N. R. R. will sell cheap one-way settlers tickets from Montgomery to all points in Texas, Indiana and Oklahoma Territories. and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana. and Missouri. at greatly reduced rates.
 For full particulars. call on s. T. Sur rAtt. Union Ticket Agent, or write or call on W. L. Beasley. Passenger Agent, Union Station, Montgomery. Ala.
 adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Holiday Rates via Central of Georgia
 Railway.

Tickets on sale Dec. 2srd. 24th, 18th. soth and 3lst, 1902 and January 1st. 1903. Final limit returning. Jan. 3rd, 195.
 In addition to the above dates. tickets will be sold to Teachers and Students of Schools and Colleges Dec. 16th to 22nd, 1902, inclusive: final limit Jan. Sth, 1903. For further particular. rates. etc., apply to any agent of the Central of Georgia Railway R. c. Rogers.
 Travelling Passenger Agent. adv-sat-tu-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
LemaY-EVans.

t,orence. Dec. 12.-(special.) )-Miss ,,.t,d Evans of East Florence and R. 1lr'T Prnce Lemay of Paris, Tenn, were mar ried d Thursday evening at o'clock at +be home of the brides parents The ei's ,,,ony ,,o,, was performed by Revs. J. w..
 Tesey SSl and F. L. stansell of the Metho- ia, S,s+ Church. It was home wedding, p,Ht ni+ large. number of relatives and 1rierds were present. The bride is a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
Cheap Rates West via L. & N. R.

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and including April Fist. 1905 Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus s2.oo for the round trip to all points in Texas. Indian and Oklahoma Territories. and to certain points in Arkansas. Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited p days for return journey, with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars. call on S. T. suratt, T. A, or call on or write W. L. Beasley. Pass Agent, Union" Station, Montgomery, Ala. adV-n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
LAKEWOOD IS RELEASED.
Establishes Self-defense in Killing
 of William Jones.

Demopolis, Dec. 12.-(special.)-Ihe preliminary trial of James Harwood for killing William Jones, a negro, at the Leder oil Mill last night took place this morning before Justice Howze. Only one witness appeared for the State, the night watchman. a negro named Nose James, whose testimony did no damage to the defendant.
 There was only one eye witness of the shooting. white man. and his testimony went to establish self-defense.
 It was proven that William Jones was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
'A' OF TECHNOLOGY
Entrance Examination in Altar

Entrance Exam1natlon HI AIans"'
 For the lowest class requirements Will pc tions Geometry Book 1. English Grammar.
 That the school has enrolled this session 4Io students and that its thorough work IS te. extensive equipment in all departments, the
 excellence of it's dormitory system its largs and competent faculty, and its thorougn courses in Mechanical Electrical, Civil, Textile and Chemical engineering. The course In Cot ton Textiles is the most extensive onereo Tn America Students may enter at any time
 Address Lyman Hall. Pres. Atlanta Ca, Tor .,sIaaro and narticuIars adv-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
OBJECT TO TOLL GATES.
Citizens of Madison Do Not Approve
 the Idea.

Huntsville. Dec. 12.-(Special, )--AH over Madison County there are being made affections to the suggestion that toii gates be established for time to pro- vide money to repair the turnpikes.
 Representative Fletcher's recent cara to the people asking advice on the question hos caused all this discussion of the pike svstem and it is recognized on all sides that something must be done to save the bikes from ruin. From s15,OOO to s2n o00 will be required to repair the roads and the prevailing sentiment seems to be that the entire annual road fund should he devoted to repairs instead of the con struction of new bikes
 Ed Ross of Tullahoma, who forclbly took a watch from his sweetheart. Miss Garland of Tullahoma, pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct in the city court and was fined $10 and costs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

The weather is unsettled over the entire country. under influence of very general de- precision. the center of which is now over Northwestern Texas; 1t has caused rains over most of the South, except along the South At lantic coast, and rain or snow has occurred in central and northern districts due to slow
 overflow of cold air from high barometer area over the canadas. giying somewhat cooler
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
To Lay Corner Stone.

the Court of County Commissionehs of Marengo County, was a visitor to Selma yesterday and he says that the corner stone of the new court house. over which there has been such controversy, will be laid Thursday next and he gave spe- cial invitations to a large number of Selmians to be present that day to wit ness the ceremonies Arrangements will be made with the L. and N. if possible to run a special train from Selma to Lin den on that date and if so a good many business men will take advantage of the occasion to get acquainted with the peo- pie of Marengo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
WANT AND CLASSIFIED ADS.

In the great Christmas edition o The Advertiser, which will be issued tomorrow, with more than one hum dred thousand readers, will be sure to bring results. Send in your want and classified ads early today to in sure proper classification.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

Captain J. M. Falkner has turned over to R. w. German the task of organizing Lee County work for the Confederate Veterans Home and of raising the $20O which he is asking each County to con- tribute to the heroes of the civil war. The work will be done thoroughly and Lee County will respond to this cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
An Inferior Court.

Representative E. S. Starr has prepar- ed a bill. which he will introduce in the next session of the General Assembly of Alabama, creating an Inferior Court for Selma. something on the order of the Inferior Court of Jefferson. The bar of Selma is very much divided as to such a court being a necessity. It Is not known how Representatives Shafer and Young stand on the matter, but 1t is supposed that Senator W. B. Craig is opposed to the passage of a law creating such a court.
 Two e @1'-la's well known young law yers are applicants for the position of Judge of the court should 1t be created.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

in the Ohio Valley and Nort' 'sst; temperatures are higher in the Southeast and In the MS sourt Valley; another depI ession over the ex- Pacific coast and in Washington and Nevada.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

Chancery Court is in session here with Chancellor R. B. Kelly presiding. There is quite a large docket but it is being dis posed of rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

The County Commissioners and the City Council are to be urged to make an appropriation for a book on this County and city to be used at the St. Louis Elk position. Private persons have pledged some help but it rests with the author, ities as to whether they wish the world to know of Opelika's advantages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

There is considerable talk of the Meth odist Female College at Tuskegee being moved and if it is it is quite likely that Opelika will be the site to which 1t will be moved
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13

opelika, Dec. 12.-(Special)-Ada Ross, a negro woman, cut another negro near ly to death last night with a razor. She was placed in jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
FIDDLERs' CONVENTION.
Simon Suggs's Grandson Wins Prize
 At DadaviIla

Dadeville, Dec. 12.-(special.)-An old time fiddlers' convention was held in the court house last night. Twenty-six fd- dlers entered the contest, each one play ing five minutes. The program was in- terspersed by selections played by the entire twenty-six fiddlers in concert. There was nearly a thousand persons present, and 1t was the most enjoyable occasion that has occurred in DadevilIe for some time. Bird H. Young of Calcis, Ala, carried off the first prize. Mir. Young Is a native of Tallapoosa County and is grandson of the famous Simon Suggs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
The NewC @ Selma.

only John Gee, Bill Stevens and Ad Wimbs were present. The conferences is said to have been held at Sylvan Hall. Some advance copies of resolutions that were said to have beon adopted were given out to the press correspondents. Bill Stevens is the only delegate your correspondsnt could find. Bill says that there were two hundred delegates pres ent, but a diligent search failed to ind any of them.
 ! It is thought that John Gee and Bill Stevens are trying to make an impression at Washington, in the hope of getting a job, and they invited the negro Metho- dist conference to Sylvan Hall and that swelled the number of delegates to two hunded in their eyes John and Bill are making a desperate effort to get up a negro party to offset the lily whites, but up to now they have made miserable failure.
 The following is the Executive Commit tee appointed:
 First District-J. s. Davis, Mobile: A. B. Geseboro, Clark: A. Boyd, Mobile: P. D. Barker. Mobile; T. A. Medley. Ma Tenso. s, cu.,. I. R. Field, Wilcox; c. L.. Mills. Butler: c. H. Scott. Montgomery; P. J. Canes, Wilcox.
 Third District-S. M. Murphy, Barbour; W. F. Golden, Lee; Frazier, Lee; w. F. Garden, Lee: P. B. Echols, Lee.
 Fourth District-C. H. Walker. DallasI A. D. Evans, Dallas; B. w. SimmonA Talladega; W. F. Aldrich. Shelby; D. M. Mcclellan, Taliadega.
 Fifth District-H. A. Cason. Lowndes; Henry Franklin, Lowndes; Benson La mar, Autauga; J. c. Manning, Talla- poosa; Perry Sullens. Autauga.
 Sixth District-J. 8. Holiday, Marion; Ned Jones, Hale: James Threadford. Greene: Ignatius Green, Tuscalocsa; Will liam Carter, Greene.
 Seventh District-J. s. Thornton, J. O. Riley, J. R. Simms. W. s. Standifer, John Cant, all of Etowah.
 Eighth District-L. A. Wallace, Lau- dsrdale: Fresh Ashford. Lawrence; c. W. Food. Hugh Conway. Madison: Sykes. Morgan.
 Ninth District--w. R. Petiford. c. W. Hadnot, W. W. Hadnot, J. O. Thompson, T. w. Owens, all of Jefferson.
 Only few of those appointed on the Executive Committee were here and will read 1t in the papers to learn that they have been honored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-13
The Negro Conference.

The negro conference of politicians called to meet in this city, has adjourned. that is. if one was held. When the con- ference met here about six weeks ago,