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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
TO FURNISH SCHOOL BOOKS City Will Pay for Loss
 by Fire. GREAT HELP TO THE POOR To Be Given to Those Who are Unable to Buy Resolution by Alderman ounter Car ried by Vote of 10 to 4-school Committee Endorsed
 Action.
 

The city of Montgomery will provide bot ks. for the pupils of the Heron Street scLool who are unable to purchase them to replace those burned in the recent fro which destroyed t::c school building. This action was determined upon last night by the City Council. when 1t adopted resolution reported favorably hv Alderman Gunter, chairman of the School Committee. The resolution Is as follows:
 Resolved. that the City Council pur- chase certain school books which were n"t required to be taken home by the pupils to replace others belonging to the pupils of the Heron Street school. which books were lost in the fire which con su ned the building.
 Resolved further, that the title to said books be and remain in the City Council and that they be merely dstrib- uted to such pupils of said school who are unable to furnish themselves with books for use during the scholastic year to be returned by them in good order except for ordinary wear and tear.
 Be 1t further resolved, that the Super intendent of Public Schools be directed to distribute said books under such plan as he may deem best advisable to carry out the intention of the City Council.
 Gaston Gunter,
 J. T. May,
 John P Kohn,
 School Committee. When the resolution was read Alderman Cheney said there should be some limita- ton upon the total cost of the books. President Fleming of the Council replied that under the rules of the council the cost could not exceed s250.
 Alderman Cheney replied that he was opposed to the whole matter, but he thought there certainly should be some limitation upon the amount to be ex- pended. He characterized 1t as a reck- less way to dispose of the money of the city. Alderman Gunter explained that 1t was only contemplated that the city should pay for books for those pupils whose parents Were unable to purchase them. The resolution was then adopted by a viva voce vote Aldermen Cheney and Anderson voting against 1t. Alderman Cheney. when the result was announced, raised the point that the res olution carried an appropriation and re- quired an aye and nay vote. President Fleming ruled that it did | not require an aye and nay, vote. Later in the proceediugs Alderman Gunter announced that he had secured an opinion from tue City Attorney that the adoption of the resolution should be | had by an aye and nay vote. The aye and nay vote was taken and resulted as follows:
 Ayes-AIdermen Fleming. Farley. Gun l ter Hartley, Haygood, Hudson. Johnson. Kohn, May. Toole-10.
 Noes-Aldermen Anderson, Cheney. Nc 1nsyre. Rusbton+.
 And the resolution was adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
MT. Abram Has Ideas.

London. Jan. Civilian Abram. NJ. P. in addressing the Rhonda Valley dele gates concerning his investigation into the American coal trade, declared that the latter was in the hands of the Ring ers'' and that if the combination of the mine owners and railroads in the United States carried their present policy of America first and Europe afterwards. Great Britain need fear nothing from American coal trade competition for many years. Mir. Abram said the Welsh coal owners should reflect on what happened in the United States and settle the price of coal independent of freight rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
COMMITTEE NAMED
WILL INVESTIGATE CITY's Ac-
 COUNT WITH MORRIS &co.
Second Time the Matter Has Been Before the Council.-To Re- port at the Next
 Meeting.

Notwithstanding a resolution by Alder man Anderson was adopted two weeks ago raising a Committee of the City Council to investigate the status of the city's account with the banking house of Josiah Morris & Company. and the claim of the city against the bondsmen of the former Treasurer of the city rela- tive thereto the Council did not get a report from the Committee last night as
 was expected. It was instructed to re-
 port at last nights meeting.
 When tho resolution was adopted two weeks ago President Fleming said he would name the members of the Finance Committee, Aldermen Kohn. Rushton and Cheney, as the Select Committee. Last night, to the surprise of Alder
 man Anderson. the Finance Committee.
 through Alderman Kohn. reported recom- mending that 'the attached resolution referred to this Committee, be adopted by the Council and that the investigation
 be conducted by the Judiciary Commit tee"
 Investigation disclosed the fact that in- stead of acting upon the instructions con tained in the resolution, the Finance Committee went to work upon the un- derstanding that the resolution had not
 been adopted but had been referred to
 the Finance Committee for its recom- uendation. The Committee found its ati- thority for this action in an enlargement upon the resolution that 1t had been ''re- ferred to the Finance Committee
 Upon motion of Alderman Kohn the resolution was for the second time adopt ed by the Council, and the recommenda- ton was about to be adopted when AL derman Rushton. who Is Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. asked to be re-
 lieved from serving on the Investigating Committee. He said that owing to. the
 fact that certain persons were his clients he did not think 1t was! proper that he should serve on the CoIdmittee. Alderman Rushton Is counsel for Josiah Morris & Co. Alderman Gunter, anoth- CT member of the Judiciary Committee, asked to be relieved from the dNty on the ground that his firm has a suit pending against F. M. Billing of Josiah Morris & Co.
 Alderman Mcintyre, the remaining member of the Judiciary Committee, moved that Alderman Rushton and Gun ter be excused from serving on the Committee and that the President ap- point two Aldermen to fill the vacancies. The motion was adopted.
 President Fleming said he would take the appointments under considerat tion Later in the evening the President an- nounced that the Investigating Commit tee would consist of Alderman Mcintyre, Anderson and Hartley.
 The Committee is instructed to report at the next meeting of tho Council
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
New Trust Company.

New York. Jan. S-A new trust com- pany is being organized to operate in this city with a capital of q. .Ooo, ,ooo and a sur plus of s50O.0oo. according to an announce ment which will be made in The Journal of Commerce tomorrow. The new com pany Is to be known as the Trust Com pany of the Republic, and will include in its directorate representatives of the Illinois Central, and tho Missouri. Kan sas and Texas Railroad Companies, and numerous other interests. Particular ac- con,modations will be afforded on cotton and cotton mill products. rice, sugar and iron, it is understood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Bogoras's Investigation.

St. Petersburg. Dec. 2o-(Cor. Associa- ted Press. )--Vladimir Bogoras. ethnolo- gist of the Jessup exploration party who will return to New York shortly to TO- port upon the results of his investigations In Kamichatka and neighboring regions. informed the Associated Press cores pondent that he found indisputable con- nection between the American Indians and the paleo-Asiatic races on the Bering Sea coast in Kamchtka and on the head waters of the rivers which rise in the Stanovei mountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Stewart Fife Arrested.

North Yakima, wn.. Jan. 6.-Stewsrt Ftte was arrested here tonight charged with be- ing fugitive from justice He is wanted at Savannah, Mo. for the murder of F. W. Richardson, who was ehoa in his homo Dec 25. 900. Information was filed asinst Fife by Prosecuting Attorney Booher of St Joseph, Mo. some time ago. charging murder in the of the victim. Is under arrest, charged with compicity in the crime. Fife was q business associate of RiehardSon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Cures of Consumptives.

Boston. Jan. 6.-The open air treatment for persons in early stages of consump- tion is shown to have Been efflcacious to the extent of about 67 per cent of the eases which were treated during the past year at the Massachusetts State Sanitarium at Rutland. according to the annual report today. There was but one death during the year and the percent age of cures or marked improvement was considerably higher than two years past. There were HOO applications and 399 were admitted. The average age of the pa- tientS was 2S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Smith Appointed Receiver.

Macon, Ga, Jan. 6.-J. A. R. L. Smith of Macon was today appointed receiver for the Millen Cotton Mills by 4he United States Court on petition of William Firth & Co. of Boston. The company had a capital of $75.OO0. all of which has been expended in construction, leaving .noth- ing with which to start operations Ma chinery men of the country are creditors for various amounts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
A Contract Marriage.

New York. Jan. 6-The first contract marriage under the new Weeks law was filed today today with the city clerk. This contract certificate is an agreement between man and a woman to live to- gether as man and wife. Under the law any contract signed by the contracting parties, witnessed by a commissioner of deeds and filed with the city clerk within a month thereafter, legalizes the mar riage and the progeny also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
QUESTION OF FRANCHISES.
Mayor Carter Harrison Makes
 Known His Views in A Message.

Chicago Jan. 6-In a message to the City Council tonight on the traction question. Mayor Harrison declared that he never would give his official consent to franchise extension which did not contain provisions making possible ultimate municipal ownership or franchise which did not require ratification by a refer endum vote of the people before it took effect
 No municipal ownership clause will do he declared, which depends on the preliminary passage of enabling legislation by the State Legislature. Legislation first and granchises afterWard was hts motto.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Held Violent Meetings.

Madrid, Jan. 1.-The Iocked-out tobacco workmen held violent meetings here yes terday evening. The meetings were dis solved by the police and riots ensued in which several persons were wounded, in- cluding two police officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
3-Cent Fare Ordinance.

Cleveland, O.. Jan 6-The Scent rail- road fare ordnance, recently introduced in the City Council at the instigation of Mayor Johnson. was passed by that body tonight. The next step will be to bid for the new lines, which. if the plan Is car ried through. will add a number of street car routes to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Slain by Discharged Employe.

Springfield, O., Jan. 6.-J. G. Sadler. the Superintendent and General Manager of the Springfield Foundry Company and pany, was shot and Killed this aftezsoon by an empioye who had recently been discharged. The murderer Is now in the ney. moulder. Sadler leaves fourteen children
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07

rarties accompanying them, or the im- mediate families of said officers. For the occupied a minimum of eighteen fares with one first class faro for each addt- tional occilnant will be required.
 1t is understood that similar regulations lines Son{h of the Ohio and Potomac Rivers and east of the Mississippi River.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Bridge at St. Joseph,

Kansas City. Jan. 6-Plans for a new bridge across the Missouri River at St. Joseph. for the construction Of which the Rock Island Railroad is endeavorng to secure Congress sionaI consent, have been sent to Washing ton It Is the intention of the Rock Island it is. said. to route most of its Kansas. Okla homa Indian Territory and other Southwestern business through St. Joseph. The building of the bridge at St. Joseph will practically mean that St. Joseph and not Kansas City win be on the main line of the Rock Island
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
snitn Causes Loss of Trade

London. Jan. 1.-The Berlin correspond ent of The Daily Express asserts that Lord George Hamilton, Secretary of State for India, in a letter in behalf of the Indian government declining German tenders for railway material. gives as his reason the anti-British feeling prevalent fin Germany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Endowment of s1, ,ooo, ,ooo.

Chicago. Jan. -6.--An endowment of S1 ,000. 600 has been given by Mir. and Mrs. Harold Mccormick of Chicago to found a medical institution which will be kr9wn as the memorial institute for infectious diseases, as s tribute to the memory of their little son, John Rockefeller Mccor- mick, who died of scarlet fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Young,s New Duties.

Omaha, Neb.. Jan. s.-Erastus Young, General Auditor of the Union Pacifc. has been officially made General Auditor of the Oregon Short Line. the Oregon Railway and Navigation Company and the entire Southern Pacific system with its three headquarters at San Francisco, New Orleans and Houston. Mir. Young s jurisdiction as General Auditor now ex- tends over l5.O00 miles of railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Fell Dead While Speaking.

Everett, Mass. Jan. 6.-At the inaugu ration of the new city government today Robert H. Jenkins fell dead while mak ing a speech accepting the office of al derman to which he had been elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Death of MT. Cleveland Purifoy.

Birmingham Jan. S.--tSpeciaD MT. Cleveland Purifoy died yesterday after noon st the home of his sister, Mrs. A. h. Camp. in Woodiawn. of pneumonia after a short illness. He was 8 first ser geant in Company H of the 9th Regi- ment, volunteers, during the Spanish American war. and was = years old. He leaves three brothers and a sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Hauling of Private Cars.

Washington, Jan. 6--The Southern
 Railway has taken the following action in the matter of hauling private cars: or trip-issued by this company, will be restricted to railway officers active in the management of railway property and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Maine,s New Prex.

Professor Charles Emory Fellows, who University of Maine, is 45 years old. His special line of work fin history. which he has been teaching in the University of Chicago, has been the study of the nine covered by the last twenty five years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Tod Sloan Will Ride.

New York. Jan. G.-The Evening World says Tod Sloane will ride next year for Fleishmann of Cincinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Old Bank President Falls Dead.

Mount Morris. N. T., Jan. 6.-H. 1T. Mills. one of the oldest bank presidents in the United States, died suddenly here today. He celebrated his 96th birthday Thursday last and danced with the com pany. He chaffed his son Charles. who Is 70 years old for quitting the dance be- fore he did.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Lebaudy's Donation Dwindles.

Chicago, Jan. 6.-Instead of having of fered $1.0O0,000 to the Alliance Franchise, it is now said that Robert Lebaudy, the French millionaire. has merely expressed his intention of giving $25, GOO at some fu- ture time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
An Anti-Anarchist Committed

Washington. Jan. e.--Representative Shat tue. Chairman of the House Immigration Committee. today appointed Representatives Lawrence Kahn and Robb a special com mittee to consider the bills excluding alien anarchists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
This "white Wings" Was a Soldier.

Arthur r. Layton, who directs the cleaning of Detroit's streets. fought in many lands as a British soldier. prin- cipaily with General Graham and Lord Wolseley during the memorable British a number of medals, including the Khe- dives star. presented to him by Tewfk Paaha in IS24
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Butler Succeeds Seth Low.

New York, Jan. 6.-Professor N. M, Butler. who has been acting President of Columbia University since the resig- nation of Seth Low, was elected Presi- dent by the Board of Trustees today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Young Man Kills Himself.

Guthrie. 0. T., Jan. s.--Frank Hickman. |. a young man of a prominent family of Gallatin. Tenn. has committed suicide at Chickasaw by taking morphine Only recently he came to Chickasaw from Ten nessee No cause is known for his sui eide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Bank in Assignee's Hands.

Grand Junction, Colo. Jan. 6.-The Colorado State Bank of this city closed its doors today. An assignee is in charge. No statement of the assets and liabilities has yet been made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Western oil Association.

Denver, Jan. 6.--The Western oil Assoeia- tiOn. comprising oil operators in Colorado. wyoming. Utah and New Mexico was ganized here today. A board of fifteen direc- tors was chosen. It will meet and elect ofti- cers tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Twenty-three Persons Drowned.

Corunna, Spain, Jan. 6-A bark has ca apsized at the mouth of the River Le' zero, and twenty-three persons. mostly women, have been drowned. The River Lezero is southwest of Corunna and ir Corunna province.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
A Lover on tha Warpath.

West Union, Pa.. Jan. s-H. F. Neff. County Surveyor and formrs County Clerk, last night shot and killed Miss Rose Mills to whom for several years he has been jaying attention. and wcund- ed Emmet Sullivan, his rival. and then killed himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Anti- i-Anarchist Bill.

Washington. Jan. Representative Grosvonor of Ohio today introduced an anti-aparchist bill. It provides the deat h penalty for murderous assaults on any officer of the Government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
The Philadelphia at Panama.

Washington, Jan. 6.-The cruiser Phila- delphia reported by cable her arrival at Panama today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Hawaiian Prince Marries.

San Francisco. Jan. 6.-Prince David Kawanonekoa of Hawaii, today was mar ried to Miss Abigail Campbell of San Jose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Warren is Reelected.

Chicago. Jan. civilian & Warren was reelected President of the ChicaS go Board o( Trade today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
sCHLEY SEES ROOSEVELT.

Both Decline to Discuss Nature of
 the Conference.
 Washington, Jan. 6.-Rear Admiral Schley called at the White House today by appointment and spent nearly an hour in conference with the President. The Admiral refused to discuss the con versation. saying that it was of a per sonal character. The President also de- clined to intimate the nature of the con ference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07
Two Farmers Killed.

Nashville, Tenn, Jan. 6.-While at@ tempting to cross the Louisville and Nashville track in a wagon at Anderson< vile, Sumner County, late this afternoons Thomas and Robert Summers. farmers
 were struck and instantly killed by demolished and the men badly mangleds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-07

Love and good dinner are great werker3 tn the field of eheritss Y. -~-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30
FIRST VACATION IN s8 YEARS.
Father Barry of 0swego to Convey
 Peters Pence to Rome.

Oswego N. T., June 3O.-The Very Rev Michael 9arry. dean of the Roman Catholic diocese of Syracuse, after q service of thirty three years as rector of St Pauls church in this city, will take his first vacation next week. Father Barry, who is TO years old, does not believe in vacations. He says that. having dedicated himself to the service of religion, his whole time should be given to the church and to the welfare of his people, and that any priest or minister of the gospel who wastes time on vacations does not do his full duty
 Bishop Ludden has selected Father Barry to convey the Peter's pence from the diocese to Rome and make report of the condition of affairs to the pope. Father Barry reluctantly accepted the commission. and was induced to do so by a consideration of the opportunity for study which the trip would afford him. A purse of S1 200 was presented to him yesterday by his congregation He says he will not accept it for him self but will turn # into the church treasury.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30

A curious check was presented to the cashier of one of the Tonawanda banks recently This cheek, which was for ten dollars, was made payable to ''the sweetest of the sweet,' and was pre- sented to the cashier in the ordinary way. The cashier, naturally startled by the unusual expression in the body of the check, asked, in innocence: "Who is the sweetest of the sweet 2 7 q am,' replied the lady. Kindly in dorse it that way said the cashier. She did. And, as her husbands account warranted it, for, like prudent man, he had not overdrawn it, 'sthe sweetest of she sweet" received her money.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30
TIMELY TOPICS

The Miller & Peck Go offer this week a lot of corset covers that range Ill price from 15c to $3. Special bargains in skirts this week.
 J. NJ. Burrall & Go have nice line of lawn and veranda settees and chars. Just what you want to enjoy Fourln of July celebrations.
 The Waterbury Hardware Co has T big stock of everything that goes to properly celebrate the glorious Fourth. A nice line of ice cream freezers also.
 Bolan. the hardware man, has q big line of Fourth of July goods. Cannon crackers, blank cartridges and pistols for everyone that wants to celebrate.
 Grieye. Bisset S Holland are offer ing some good bargains in white pique and linen skirts. Prices have been re. duced e{
 The Trott Baking Co want every one to look them up when preparing Fourth of July dinners. Trott keeps q full line of ice cream, ices and frozen pud, dings.
 The Reid x Hughes Go will make skirts to order if the goods for same is bought at their store. A nice line of goods to select from.
 The Ziglatzki-AarKs Co would like to paint your house. Not too late yet, they say, and you will save money by doing it now.
 Conlon Bros have marked down prices on ready to wear garments. See them about your Fourth of July wear ables and save money.
 A. Mailhiot has sale of shirt waists on this week at 25 cents each. Some fine bargains.
 Castle, the marketman, is selling Merwin sugar cured hams, shoulders and bacon this week at right prices.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30
A DAY IN JUNE.

Iris the last day of June
 That is fading away,
 With its beautiful roses
 That are going to-day; There is nothing so sweet
 As the month of June
 With its beautiful flowers
 Just starting to bloom; Iris the month of rose and brides,
 What is so rare as day in June" The above was handed to the editor this noon with request that it be not published. As the girl who composed the lines is only 12, and it being her first attempt, we cannot comply with the request, so We give her for this time poetic license.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30

Milford, June 3O-Paul Asheim. Henry Tubbs both of Waterbury and MT Kloeskorn of Bridgeport, the three men who were landed on Charles Is- land yesterday afternoon by sailing party, were taken from the island about o'clock this morning by a party sent out in boat from Meadows End Asheim, Tubbs and KIoefkorn were landed in order to tighten the boat which was threatened by the heavy seas which were running in the sound yesterday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-30
What He Wanted.

"Your honor" said the prisoner who had been brought in for preliminary hearing after six weeks in the county jail. T want change of menu.''
 You mean" said the judge, kindly, "that you want change of venue. Now, the proper course off,
 ''No, don't mean that. I want a change of menue. That sheriff seems to have tried to corner the corned beef supply of the world. ''-Ba1timore American