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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, December H.
 most brilliant social event occurred at hne Hotel Albert last night. being the second annual social session of Selma Looke No. 167 B. r. o. E. It was cer- talnly the most elaborate affair ever siy- en under the auspices of the local order or Elks and one that has never been eclipsed in the city of Selma.
 Three hundred guests sat around four long tables and were served to an excel lent menu in courses, each change being interspersed with wit, music and elo- quence. and when the end came about 1:so o'clock. the verdict was that the Elks are indeed an order deserving of the CO., operation of all the citizens, and as hosts. know well how to entertain their guests.
 By o'clock the beautifully decorated parlors of the Hotel Albert began to fill up. The Reception Committee stood in line in the first parlor and gave a cordial welcome to each guest as he came in. The color scheme for the decorations in the parlors was purple and white, the colors of the Elks. Streamers hung from the chandelier to the four corners of the room and the effect was heightened by the graceful bamboo and palms, arranged in appropriate places. Over the mantels were mammoth elk heads.
 At 10 o'clock the dining room doors were thrown open and the 300 guests marched to their places in the dining room to the strains of a full orchestra Green and white was the color scheme for the table decorations, though streamers of elks colors were tastcfully draped from pillars and chandeliers. White car- nations and green palms and ferns were used on the four long tables, while on the cross table, directly in front of the toast masters place. sat a floral piece. which for appropriateness and beauty could not be excelled. It was the head of an elk. with branching antlers. and was made of white carnations with a row of pink roses about the base. Purple pam sies formed the eye of the elk and main tained the colors of the order. The piece was presented to the lodge by Mrs. J. R. Evans. the frame work having been ordered from New York. It was greatly tie the compliment bestowed by the thoughtful donor.
 After the guests were all in their places W. R. Peacock, the energetic chairman of the Committee on Arrangements. call ed the assemblage to order, and bless ing was pronounced by Dr. E. S. Starr. The members then sang the opening ode of the lodge after which Exalted Ruler Louis Benish, made the introductory ad- dress. closing by presenting the Chair man for the evening, Hon. l.. F.. Jeffries.
 Hon. W. B. Craig, who was on the pro- gram to respond to the toast of Char ity'' was not sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to be present and Chambliss Keith responded for him.
 The vocal solo of Miss Gonzella Byrne
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
DIED OF BRIaHTs DISEASE.
MT. Donahoo Had Been in Good
 Health Till Last May.

Birmingham. Dec. 11.-(SpeciaD-A spe- rial from Talad ga says:
 Hon. John H. Donahoo, Grand Keeper pe Records and Seal of the Grand Lodge. Knights of Pythias of Alabama. died at his home in this city at o'clock this morning after long and painful illness. Bright's disease was tha cause of death.
 MT. Donahoo was about A years Of age. Until last May he had enjoyed the most vigorous health. Soon after the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Pythians n Montgomery during the first week in Nav. which meeting MT. Donahoo attend ed in his official capacity. he was taken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
United Mine Workers.

At this mornings sesseon of the con vention of the United Mine Workers of America. Alabama District No. 20. resolu- tions endorsing John NJ. Russell of Wy lam for Chief Mine Inspector fin the State were adopted. Later on the conven- ton adopted other resolutions formally requesting the Governor to appoint MT Russell and calling on all locals in the jurisdiction not to endorse any other candidates
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Federation of Labor.

The Executive Council of the Alabama Federation of Labor will meet in Bir- mingham Saturday night and take action looking to a fight for a child-labor law in this State. The council is composed of William Kirkpatrick of Pratt City D. U. Williams of Birmingham, B. w Brumley of Birmingham, J. IT. Breen of Selma and George Barbour of Pratt City, The American Federation of Labor has made an appropriation in behalf of such legislation in this State and the council of the Alabama Federation will perhaps provide for a lobby in the next Leglsla- ture. The employment of lawyers has been proposed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Tell the Public About It.

Mir. Seeker of Publicity, make a note of the fact that over one hundred thousand persons will read the Christmas Edition of The Advertiser. to be issued next Sum- day. December 14th. Have you an inter. esting story of your holiday goods to tell themf If so. make your arrangements for space early. thus insuring satisfac- tory typographical effects and a promi- nsnt location for your advertisement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
The NewC W Selma.

was one cf the most enjoyable events of the evening and she was compelled to respond to an encore To another tenet ot the order. Brotherly Love. K. l.. l.. Neil, made an eloquent response. The recitation by Mrs. W. R. Shafer was ex- ceedingly pleasing and she was accorded an ovation. Fidelity was toasted in the manner for which Hon. A. L.. Mcleod is noted. his remarks being brilliant and to the point. John Morgan Burns. one of the most gifted members of the order was on the program to respond to 'Jus- tice," but was i'll and Rev. Ira M. Bos- well consented to make the response. His remarks were entertaining and sparkled with the beautiful word pictures for which he is so noted.
 The clarionet solo by E. 8. Bertram was spiendidiy rendered and well re- ceived, his fair accompanist Miss Ser tram. being the recipient of a handsome floral tribute at its close. The vocal solo by MT. W. T. Bailey was also greatly enjoyed. The last number on the pro- gram was "The Good of the Order. by Captain V. B. Atkins. who told Of the benefits to be derived from the organixa- ton of a ladies' auxiliary and expressed the hope that such an adjunct 10 Selma lodge would soon be formed.
 Mir. Jeffrles made a fine presiding om- cer and a great many of the Elks were fined for little derelections of duty, and "Sheriff' John D. Riggs and Deputy Sheriff" John S. Ford collected the lines in the most approved manner. 1mpromptu speeches were made at the close of the session, Dr. E. S. Starr, A. D. Pitts. Hugh Mallory, H. F. Reese, W. R. shafer and others making addresses. It was the most brilliant affair that he Elks ever held In this city and glorious evening was spent by all and the good things on the table before assembled guests were not the least attractive features of the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

The trading stamp craze is on in this city In earnest and persons seem to be spending money for the sole purpose of getting the stamps. There Is some talk of the stamp business being illegal and the Mayor is looking into 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

MT. Progressive Merchant, have you arranged for representation in the Christmas edition of The Adver- tiser, which will be issued next Sun day, December 14thp If nots do not wait until too late to get what you want.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

that there will again be much discussion in military ranks as prevailed a few months ago when the original trouble was on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

The little boy born in logging camp in Wilcox County and who was supposed to have been heir to a considerable for tune in Canada, died at the Summerffeld Orphans Home yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Receivers Sale of the Trimble Stock
 at Auction.

Owing to the quantity of goods to be sold on last Monday, we were unable to complete the sale W'a resume again Monday, Dec 18th. at 10 O clock There is still unsold the greatest part of the shoe stock. pants hats dress goods underwear, capes jackets. hosiery, notions, big lot of dolls and Christmas toys and fancy ar ticles suited for the holidays, Merchants in- vted, as the stock will be sold in lots only.
 J. S DOWDELL. Trustee.
 PIENIX AUCTION co. Auctioneers 4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Neoroes Mako speeches.

w. H. Smith of New York. and c. O. Harris. J. s. Davis and J. W. Giles of Alabama, all negroes. who have declared war upon the new Constitution of Ala hama. spoke last night to a large meet ing of negroes at the First Baptist Church. The speakers urged the coop eration of the colored masses in defray- ing the expenses of an appeal to the United States Supreme Court which. they tionaI the suffrage clause of the new Constitution.
 Smith stated in his speech that $S75 is the cost of the record to be used in the case, which comprises what he terms "everv mean and bitter speech made at the Constituh onal Convention of Ala bama."
 The sum of 80 was raised by the meet ing to cover the expenses of the appeal. and another mass meeting of negroes was called for tonight at the Sixteenth Street church. SouthEide.
 Fired at Burglar.
 Miss Maud Bowers, who lives with her sister. Mrs. JA A. Conwell, at No. 230S Fourth Avenue, took shot with revol- yer at coal thief last night about Il o'clock The act showed great bravery and had the young lady been able 10 fire again she might have struck the thief. negro who was pilfering from the coal house.
 Mrs. Conwell and Miss Bowers had just returned home when they heard noises in the rear of the house. They went out to investigate, Mrs COnwell taking lamp and Miss Bowers a pistol. negro was found in the coal house. Miss Bow CTS took aim and fred The negro beat nasty retreat not being hit ry the shot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

Hon. W. B. Craig, who has been con fined to his bed for the past two or three weeks, has so far recovered as to be able to be on the streets again.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
ter than they knew. we are going back

ter than they knew. we are going back and tell them what we have done." says Dr. I. D. Steele.
 Rev Waiter M. Crawford of Montgom- cry. delivered a sermon last night on the subject of missions. Dr. J. L. Cooper of Castonburg. was expected, but did not get here in time.
 The commissioners to the General As- sembly, which meets in May in Nash vile, were chosen as follows: J. L.. Cooper. Gastonburg Walter NJ. -Craw- ford, Montgomery, clerical; J. w. Miller. Woodstock, and J. E. Yeager. Rosedale. lay. This will be one of the largest church gatherings ever held In the South. The Cumberland Presbyterians have grown wonderfully and will be in posi- tion to do much work looking to advance ment at the meeting in May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
s1oss-sheffisld Meeting.

At the quarterly meeting of the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company excel lent reports of the operations during the past quarter were made. President J. c. Maben attended the meeting. The reports for the past quarter was the best ever made The earnings were large and would have been s30.000 better still had the railroad congestion not interfered with the shipments. The affairs of the company are in the best of shape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12

l.. and N. working trains now make their appearance daily on the trestle on the south side of the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-12
Personal and Local.

The fourth grade of Dallas Academy will give tea at the Exchange" from { to 6 p. m. tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
SECRETARY SHAW ON TRUSTS
Opposes Tariff Revision as Remedy
-Lauds Republican Policy.
REPrRIIc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Boston. Oct. S-Secretary Shaw delivered
an interesting speech on the trusts before
the Republican Club tonight. HIS address
was well received
In his speech Secretary shaw explained
the difference between the original trust.
which he claims that the Sherman law
made impossible. and the present-day com
bination.
At ar7st he said that various concerns
which wished 20 avoid competition placed
their business in the hands of q trustee. who
dictated the volume OF outpu; and the price
and then divided the profits at the end OF
the year. according TO q schedule agreed
upon.
After the passage Of the Sherman law
this kind Of trust went cut OF business ard
in, its place appeared the merging Of small
companies into one gigantic corporation.
each company owning stock 70 the value
agreed upon FOR It's plant
Mr.. shaw says that II il more difficult 70
reach this style OF monopoly under the
law and that wise and able leaders in both
parties in Congress have been unable to de-
wise a measure which would materially i'm
prove the Sherman act. He does not say
that il cannot be improved and that some
plau cannot be devised which will remedy
the evil. and Is confident that the Repu5-
licans are able TO enact it and enforce II
He accuses the Democrats Of impotency
10 place an effective trust statute on the
books and claims all the credit for anti
trust legislation FOR the Republican party
on the subject OF remedies he does not
believe that the Presidents plan for pub
licity will be a complete cure Tarin re
duction as a weapon Is tabooed with the
usual Republican arguments
Then he cites the workings Of the Steel
Trust TO show that It does not absolutely
control the trade and instances new steel
PLANTS IN progress OF erection. which shows
that conuetition IS in sight.
The conclusion Of his speech is that he
believes the natural trend OF Industrial
events viii lead 20 needed competition at
home and that the tariff bars would not be
lowered 10 let In competition from abroad.
He holds that existing laws must be en-
forced and strengthened where required. but
that there are some things which must be
allowed 70 regulate themselves.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
INDIANS WITH ROUGH RIDERS.
Coming From Territory to Take
Part in Fair Event.

Colonel A o. M!tchner. Indian Agent at
Pawhuska, /. T.. who is chief of the Usage
Nation, wired Colone. Zach Muihall yester-
day that he viii send tribe OF Usage IN
dians 10 take part in Colonel Mulhull con-
gress Of rough riders at the Fair Grounds
Sunday. These Indians are % Wild se;. who
can perform marvellous feats on horseback.
Colonel Mulhali has arranged for some or
the widest Texas steers for the roping
exhibitions, and his bard Of cowboys will
be se.ected from the most expert ropers and
riders ~ Texas. the Indian Territory. Ari-
zoua and other places
Miss Lucille Muihall will Efve exhibitions
OF her marvellous skill In riding and roplng
The Frisco system Cowboy Bard Will be
here to take part In the parade. which viii
start from Twelfth and Pine street Satur-
dav afternoon FIFTY mounted policemen
viii lead Il. The Indians viii be here in
@ tlne 70 t3Ae plrt ~ tne parade also; Inc
oughfares OF the city. With pleasant
weather the prospects are that there will
be an enormous crowd AT the Fair Grounds.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
CANADA SELECTS BUILDING SITE.
place en- slope of Hill West OF SI<Inker
Road Chosen.

william Hutchison. Chief Commissioners
for Canada TO the Worlds Fair. and ]. H
Hay, Chief Decorator and Superintendent
OF Installation for CanRd-. visited the Ad-
rnInlstration building yesterday TO formally
receive the site for the Canadian national
pavilion and further the interests OF that
country at the Exposition.
Mr.. HutchIson expressed preference Tor
site on the slope OF the hillside vest OF
SlSinker road where the Agricultural build
ing will be located. The intention Of Can
ada to make an especially extensive exhibit
I'm agriculture and live stock, Influenced the
selection OF such location for the natlonll
building. Director OF Works Taylor is a.
ranging to place the Canadian building
there. This would locate the struSture just
south OF the French national pavilion.
CauadR's appropriation Tor parucipating N
the Worlds Fair amounts TO SlZS.pe. Gem
missioner Hutchison said: Canada has nos
vet made an estimate OF the amount OF
space IL will need That depends In great
measure on the total amount OF space winch
the Exposition Company has At its disposal.
Plans for her pavilion have not yet been
formed but she will erect such a building
Sencr Albino r. Nuncio; commissioner
General for Mexico. spent the day IN secur-
ing location for berracks. in which Il Is IN
tended TO house throughout the Exposition
period a troop of 100 Rurales and nifty
horses. which will form part OF the Mexican
exhibit.
great parade grounds for troops OF all na-
tions. IN the southern part OF the Exposl-
ton reserve. west OF the Skinker road A
concern which furnishes the United states
Government with commissary quarters AZ
various army posts, has offered 10 erect
expense. for the feeding Of the soldiers
which are eNpecfed
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
GENERAL Do,IEsT1c

The first snow Of tho New England States
fslls IN the AdirondaeBs. at Merrills. y Y.
President Richardson OF the Retail Deal
ers Hardware and Implement Association
OF Texas declares in his opening address
that the trusts are ruinous 70 the hardware
trade, and he proposes that the association
take steps 10 have Congress remove the
tarin from trust-made products in order
that the trusts may be abolished. He cites
figures TO show that many American-rn made
goods can be bought cheaper IN Europe
than In America
The long-expected conflict between the
striking street railway men Of New Or
leans and the police and strike-b breakers oc-
Cured yesterday. Cne hundred shots were
fred and number OF men were seriously
injured The Governor OF Louisiana has or
oered out the militia.
A wen-kDown Cleveland contractor
thought he had swallowed his false teeth
and had his esophaggs opened its entire
length. but afterwards found the teeth be-
tween ths mattresses OF his bed
In a collision between passenger trains
at Menlo Park. N J., q bridge tender was
killed and twelve persons were hurt.
The report OF the Illinois State Mine In
spector shows a large increase in the coal
output for the fiscal year just closed over
ths previous year.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09

ticipatinE In the Exposition Il has been
suggested that some OF the streets be given
names in the languages OF the countries
thus honored. as Berlinsr StraSse, Rue ue
Paris and Pail Mall. Not the least inter
estinE hint of a popular title for popular
thoroughfare. the amusement street OF the
Fair. Is Down the Pike" a topical name
Characteristic of the American.
The special committee in cnarge OF the
matter is made up OF Frederick w Len
mann chairman and a director Of the TX
position Company: Pierre Chouteau, vice
chairman and chairman OF the History
Committee Of the Exposition John
Schroers, Exposition director and manager
OF the Westiche Post. Joseph A Graham.
managing editor Of The Republic. Henry
King. managing editor OF the Glo6e-Demo-
crat; George s. Johns. editor of the POST
Dispatch: John F. Magner, managing edi-
tor Of the star. and F. J. Carlyle. man
aging editor Of the Chronicle
This committee finally decided 10 refer
the matter TO a committee Of three to re-
port a general system Of names The com
Inittee is composed OF George s. Johns.
Henry King and Pierre ChOutesu- Chair
man F. ". Lehman was added to the
smaller committee.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
FRENCH COAL MINERS ORDERED
TO GO ON STRIKE TO-DAY.
Demand Moe Equitable Remuneration Regulation
Legislation Sheng Against
of Old Age'-Appeal Is Made to Troops for Leniency.
COAL IS LIKELY TO BE DEAR IN FRANCE THIS WINTER.

The decision OF the National Committee
OF the Miners Federation TO declare a
general strike throws the responsibility
upon the mine owners. because the latter
have declined to discuss the claims OF the
miners.
The mine owners took this attitude on the
ground that the question Of the regulation
of work and old age pensions were now be-
fore parliamentary committees, and the
strike had already broken out without
warning and without motives
The Temps calculates that the French
miners number $4,000 men. OF whom only
1000 belong TO the federation.
The probability OF rise in the price OF
domestic and factory coal IS beginning 10
be seriously discussed.
The secretary CT the mine owners' commit
tee. in an interview. predicts dear coal in
Paris this winter. He says the Pennsylva-
mia strike will be partly responsible for
this. as orders have been given in England
TO reduce the available stocks there and
TO increase the price Of coal exported to
France. which imports considerable from
the English coal fields
This factor and the rise IN French coal
owing to the strike are certain to result
in high retail prices
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09

Paris. Oct. s.-The National Committee OF
the French Miners Federation has decided
to declare a general strike to begin tO-mOr-
row.
1t is estimated that 5000 men have al
Jeady struck in the northern coal fields
and that 5000 men have struck around
St. Etienne
The committee has issued a manifesto sd-
dressed TO the miners comrades in the
United States. England. Germany. Bel
GUM and Australia. which declares in part:
"The cause we ara defending l. common
TO all. We are pushed TO the last extremity
in fighting to obtain a slight improvement
in cur miserable condition. more equitable
remuneration. with regulation OF our work
for the present. and legislation sheltering
Us against the strict needs Of old age. We
are sure you understand your duty: We
leave TO you the initiative in such measures
as are most convenient to you in aiding US
in this struggle
The manifesto then appeals 10 the troops
mobilized against the miners to remember
the conduct OF Colonel ST. Remy in refusing
10 obey orders during the Brittany school
troubles which were contrary to his con-
science
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
Aarlas Intesis<eaee.

zozlogns. Oct s-sAlled; Steamer Kron-
DE4as Wilhelm (from Bremen and south-
snpao1a. New York
nVerpooL Oct S-Satled: Haverford
Phladelphis
New York. oot- s.-ArTived. Graf WaAer-
zee, from Hamburg; Kaiserin Maria There
- from Bremen
Movane oet. s-Arrived: Anchoria. from
euosastOgu. oot s.-Arrived: Majestic.
LA7erDOol. oOt- s-Arrivea: Canadian,
New York
Queenstown. oc,. G--ArTfver: Noordland.
Phnadelphia. for Liverpool; saxonia, Bos.
ton for Liverpool eand all proceeded;.
New York. Oct s.-ArriVed; Carthag8nlan,
Glasgow; Teutonic. Liverpool
New YORK. Oct S-Saiied: Phfadelphia.
Eoefha1ptcns GerTrRnic, Liverpool
6oilly, Oct & 3 p. m.-Passed: ST. Lsouis,
New York. for Southampton
Southampton, Oct 2-Sailed Kronprinz
Wilhelm 0rom Bremen). New York. via
Cherbourg.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-10-09
ARTERY SEVERED BY GLASS.
George Farber Is Assaulted on
Easton Avenue Car.

By a mistake George Farber. IS years old.
or No l9t9 Madison street rang up q fare
on an Easton avenue car yesterday. IN
tending 10 pull the bell cord for a young
lady who deSirei 10 get or. and In n con-
sequeut difncultV with the conductor he
was knocked against the window sustain
ing cuts from broken glass and q ssvered
artery OF the eft wrist
The trouble arcSc at Morgan street and
Jenerscn avenue about p. m. when Far
Der was on his way home. The conductor.
who gave his name as John H Kipton. o;
NO. l5oS North Spring avenue. was arrested
at y m and locked Up at the Ninth Dis
srict Police Station Ale will be held pend
ing the .'esult OF Farbcr's wounds
When he was treated at the City Dis
pensery Farber tainted. but Doctor Oatman
sncceeded IN dressing the wound 20 that Z
would not bleed 10 any great extent. and
the youth is thought 10 be out q danger.