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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
REPORT OF coRTELoU.
Account of rrogress Toward Organ
 ization of Department.

Washington, Dec. 9.-The first annual report of the Secretary of Commerce and Labor gives a full account of the pro- gress made in the organization of the De- partment, discusses at considerable length the work of the various bureaus, com plies with the several provisions of law relating to statements of moneys receiv- ed and disbursed. and makes such com ments and recommendations in regard to comercial and industrial affairs as appear to be warranted by existing conditions
 July 1, 1908. the personnel of the Depart ment comprised 1.2s9 employees in Wash ington and S,S36 in the country at large, making a total of 10125. The appropria- tions to be expended under the direction of the Department amounted to $9,796, ,S47
 The smaIlness of the initial appropria- tions rendered 1t impracticable. in the time between the creation of the Depart ment and the next session of Congress, to do more than secure the systematic arrangement and coordination of the bu- reaus and branches brought together. It precluded, except in the most general way. the prosecution of new lines of in vestigation or the development of new plans of administration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Formed a New union.

Pittsburg, Dec. 9.-The contention be- tween the eight lodges of suspended boiler makers and the national organization. which resulted in the calling of spe- cial convention, terminated today when a new organization was formed by the sus- pended lodges. In the national organiza- tion are 20,0O0 and of this number 1,4OO were represented at the special conven- ton. Frank g. Haney. former second vice-president of the brotherhood, was elected president; Donald Crawford, bus mess agent of the suspended lodges of and H. F. Young, Charles Jenkins and Thomas Nolan, first second and third vice-presidents. respectively. The new or ganization will meet in Chattanooga, Tenn. on March 1, 1904, on the same day the national organization holds its con yention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Illicit still Destrovad.

United States Deputy Marshal J. L.. White returned this morning from a raid near Pharos, Lamar county, where with the assistance of Deputy Collector V. S.. Root, of Huntsville, an illicit distillery was destroyed and two man captured. The property destroyed was one 3O-Ral- Ion mill, 400 gallons of beer, and 15 gal Ions of singllngs.
 R. T. Clark, white man, was arrested on charge of interfering with an of ficer. It is alleged he ran ahead of the party and warned the owners of the still. A. J. B. White was arrested on the charge of conducting the still. Both men were carried before Commissioner J. B. Shields at Jasper. yesterday afternon, when each made a bond of $20O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
At Oakland.

San Francisco. Dec. 9.-The public again fared poorly at Oakland today. Ignatlus and Sterling Towers at to and 2 to 1, respectively. were the only horses to re- ward the confidence of the betters, Otto Steifel. the favorite in the second race. was beaten by Captain Fo-sea. but the latter was compelled to travel the six fur longs in 1:l3 S-5 to get the money. Wealth. CT clear. track fast
 First race. thirteen-sixteenths mile. seliing-Sterling Towers, I02 (TIildegrand), to l, won; Ultrude. 94 CLewis). 5 to l. second; Schwarzwald A q. ooker) 10 to !. third. Time, 1:21. Walcott Gratiot. Cherries, Carilee. Bright Moon, Sir Lewis. Border Mark. Leash. Muller ran.
 second race; six furlongs. purse-Cap- Otto stefel 1O7 q. Daly). 8 to 5. second: 1:13 3-5. Parrish. Flea Techniaue The Jew Strife. Foxy Grandpa, Ethel Alp bolt. Miss Betty ran
 Third race, seven furlongs. selling Mar lio; 1O2 O. Jacksonl. to l. won: The Miller. 91 lIiildebrandl, to 1, second Tom Slavin, 1o5 (McKinnon) ' to | third Time. 1:T. Platonius Grayfeld Theron Crane, Tamm, Vera, Prince Blazes Neil Holton. Canejo ran.
 Fourth race. mile and fifty ynrds sell lng-lgnacius. 99 tJ. T. SNeehan) 2 to won; Coronal 96 (HildebrandD, 4 to sec- ond; Illoawaho 110 (See>. ' to I third Time. l:43 1-4. Discuss. Solon. BuccIeuth Corbett Ulloa Diamente. He'las ran
 F1fth race, thirt, sfxteenths mile seIl- ing-Mocorito. 102 q. Martini, tD | won Aunt Polly: 102 (BelD. 6 to 1, second: Puss In 6oots' s (Hildebrand). ? to 1, third.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Weather Conditions.

Rains have fallen quite generally in the Gulf and South Atlantic States and the lower Mis- sissippi Valley. under influence of a storm eddy which has moved from Eastern Texas to South Carolina and which is giving con tinued rains in South Atlantic States, with snow from Western Georgia north to the up- per Ohio Valley; another disturbance moving eastward over Minnesota ia giving snow In the Middle West and eastward through the Lake Region, while Q high bank of cold air over the far Northwest and spreading south- eastward is giving fair and cold in the West, and has caused clearing, considerably colder in Texas and the Lower Mississippi Valley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
DEATH OF T. L. 1sBEL1.
He Was a Highly Esteemed Citizen
 of TalladeOa.

Talladega. Dec. 9.-(Special. .(-Thomas L. Isbel! died at his residence near this city Monday evening from the effects of stroke of paralysils. Mir. Isbell was reared in this community and was held in the highest esteem by all classes. He was kind. genial. sunny-hearted man. He was a brother of the late Captain R. H. Isbell and Is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. N Boynton of this city and Mrs. Joseph Hardle of Birmingham. also a wife, two daughters and son, residents of this city.
 The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian Church of this city of which denomination he had long been a consts' tent and loyal member.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Caaa of Life and nsatt

Frank Adams was convicted of murder in the criminal cuort yesterday and given the death sentence. Adams's case is dn.
 usual. He Is negro and was serving sentence of thirty years in the mines. He killed Dave Lee in slope No. ,, Pratt Mines. several months ago. Lee was also negro and was serving 8 life sentence for murder At the trial yesterday five witnesses were introduced. All five of them are serving life sentences in the mines, having been convicted of murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Mercier Reviews Dreyfus Case.

Paris, Dec. 9.-Victor Mercier. one of the directors of the Ministry of Justice and reporter of the Dreyfus Commission, has his examination of the docu- ments submitted to the commission by the Ministers of War and Justice. He will now begin the preparations of his report, which he expects will be finished in an- other week. M. Mercier's conclusions are not authoritatively known. but Dreyfus's friends are confident th4t he will advise a revision of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
TRACK WAS HEAVY
ONLY TWO FAvoRITEs WON
 YESTERDAY,
General Spill in Last Race, Three Horses Going Down, All Jockeys
 Escaping Except Wolf Who Was on Horse That Fell

New Orleans, Dec. 9.-Lampoon and Dan McKennan both well supported, were the winning favorites. George Thomp- son, who has just returned to this coun- try with long and a good record on foreign tracks, had his first mount on Dan McKenna today. Rounding the first turn in the last race Barkelmore fell and VIII Shelly, and Shotgun fell over him. Wolf. who had the mount on Barkelmore was severely bruised, but the others escaped unhurt. Weather, fine; track heavy.
 First race. five furlongs-sly Boots, 101 t.WolO 20 to l. won; Sid Silver. los (Minder) 15 to l, second; Spec, 10S Gal lahanl to 1, third. Time. 1:N Latuka, Belle Malone. Trtstesse, ,caledonite, Tom: Paimist also ran.
 Second race, mile and quarter-Little Elkin, 96 (W. Fisher) to 1, won; Tro- cadero, no Hodgson) 6 to 5, second: Joe 2:14 Is. Jack Doyle, Curate. Last, George Garner and Antagone also ran.
 Third race, mile-Lampoon, s4 lW; Fish er) l to ?. won; Tioga- ln 5Woifl to l; to l, third. Time, 1:47 Is. Bodul. Lola L., Bob Hilliard. Mamie Reilly and Marion Etta also ran.
 Fourth race. mile and seventy yards 5, won; Potheen. 1Os (Gannon) [ to 5, second: Ben Chance. 10S (B. Davis) to 1, third. Time. 1850 4-5. Huzzah also ran.
 Fifth race. six furlongs-J. P. Mayber- ryy S3 (H. Phillips) to 1, won: Josette, 99 (Davisson) [ to ?. second; Bengal 102 Hivingston) 30 to 1. third. Time. 1:17 1-5. Star Gazer. Cardinal Wolsey. Felix Bard, Jake Weber, Burke Cochran, Hindoonet and Fillydeck also ran.
 lips) to i, won; Calcutta, 95 (W. Fisher) to 1, second: Reckless. 94 CH. Gilmore) 60 to 1. third. Time. 1:E. Exapo, Treacy, Louise. Elston. Sidney Sabbath, Courage. Fair Lass. Shogun. Barkelmore and Will Shelly also ran. The last three fell at first turn.
 Entries for Today.
 Re,lario 1O5: Captain Arnold los: Mrs. Frank Foster 1O7: Anti Trust 10S; De Reszke. Ill; Bessie Mccarthy. 112.
 Second race. four and half furlongs. purso-sparrow Cop, Ru-leigh; skibo. oDay. chanley. Lolly Daily. los: Tros- sachs Symphony. 107; Daphanous. no.
 Third race. mile. se'l'ng-Lelia My. s6: Satche. Qreen of Dixiena. 100; Bard of Avon l02: Bud Embry Medal. 1o4; Emma A. M. Captain Gaines, 105: Fairhury. 106: Aiuaca 1r7: Goidaga 1oS: Macbeth. III.
 Fourth race seven furlongs. handi"a "ap- Harlem Lane stand Pat. 100: Due'ist 107; Charre Thompson. 10: Big Ben, 112.
 Fifth race mile. seliing-Jove A Full back s9; Araxes. s6; Havel. whltmore. Admission. Alfalfa. Bob Terrell. Bean. 10S.
 Sixth rare. mi'e. purse-Bill Rye Fob- sons Choice. May Holiday, s7; Falern- ian. Overhand. Montebank Louis Kraft, 100; Townmoor. 103; Ora Mckinney, of Ivy. 105.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Wm. Halls IT. Talks.

William Halls, Jr., vice president of the Hanover National Bank of New York. who is one of the controlling factors of the Birmingham Realty Company. is in Birmingham. In an interview to-day he said that business conditions in the East are decidedly improved. He said the South Is prospering, and especially are agricultural interests in good shape. The conditions in and around Birmingham, he said. are better than in many other cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
THE NATIONAL LEAaURs.
Amalguation Rumors are Emphati-
 cally Denied.

New York, Dec. 9.--The National League of professional baseball clubs at it's sec- ond days session at the Hotel Victoria decided to lengthen the baseball season. This will not allow the teams of the two major leagues who win the pennants . play for the championship of the world. The board decided that each club snaii play 1H games instead of TAO, as was called for in last seasons schedule. The schedule committee will try to so arr range the schedule so that each club will have enough off days so that postponed games will not be played on the same day with a scheduled game.
 The following Board of Directors was elected: A. H. 5oden, Boston: James A. Hart. Chicago; John T. Brush. New York, and Barney Dreyfus. Pittsburg. Barney Dreyfus, Pittsburg; James A. Park. Chi- cago, and Charles H. Ebbetts of Brooklyn. wer chosen as the schedule committee. The season will open about April 15, and continue until October 10.
 The uniform contract that was approved by the National Committee was adopted by the League and President Pulliam was instructed to vote at a meeting of the National Commission for rule to declare ineligible any player who jumps a con- tract with any League a party to the national agreement. The League adopt ed a rule that clubs of the League must waive claim to the services of a player before he could be signed by club of another League.
 The rumor of consolidation with the American League was denied tonight, with a vehemence that seemed to settle the question for this year at least.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
strike Breakers Driven Back.

Stockton. Cal, Dec. 9.-Armed with clubs. a mob of about fifty strikers from the Royal mine at Hobson turned back forty strike breakers who were under armed escort today near Milton and or dered them out of the vicinity. The or der was quickly obeyed. More trouble Is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
To Contest Anti- -Bovcott Law.

D. U. Williams, who was delegate to the Boston convention of the American Federation of Labor from the Alabama Federation. is in receipt of a letter from President Sam Gompers of the American Federation. saying that the executive committee will meet in Washington. Dec 13. and that the donation of $1,O00 to the Alabama Federation to be used in fight ing the anti-boycott law adopted by the Legislature would be taken up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Engineer Orr Hurt

Engineer Robert Orr, who handles the train on the Birmingham Mineral Rail- road, was brougt here this morning for treatment for a painful Injury received last evening while in his cab. He was struck a severe blow on the head with a rock thrown by some man near Swansea, in Blount county. The blow was such a severe one that the engineer had to give up his work, and this morning was brought to the city for better treatment. He is not fatally hurt. Special agents of the railroad have gone to the scene in the hopes of finding trace of the gu..y person.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Memphis Stakes.

Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 9.-Secretary Mo- Farlan of the Memphis Jockey Club to- night announced the stakes for the spring meeting of 1904 The following stakes are offered that will close January ?, 1904, Eight of these stakes will be decided next year. and two. the Tennessee Derby and Tennessee Oaks. will be run in 1905. No purse will be offered under S4OO The stakes are more valuable than ever be- fore in the history of the club. and ad- ditonal money has ben added to the Der by. Oaks and Peabody and Montgomery handicaps. The winners of the two latter races will also receive a silver cup valued at $500. Following is a list of the stakes: For 1905-Tennessee Derby, nine furlongs. value $10.000: Tennessee Oaks, one mile, S5.000. For 1904-Memphis stakes, five fur longs, value A,000; Gaston Hotel stakes, four furlongs. value $2.20O; Ardelle stakes, four furlongs. value g. 2nN. Hotel Gayoso stakes. one mile. $2.OOO; Montgomery han dicap, one and one-sixteenth mile. value $500; Peabody Hotel handicap nine fur longs. value 5000: Tennessee Brewing Company's selling stakes, seven furlongs
 value $2.500; Cotton steeplechase, about two miles. value S2.TO0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Miss Ethel Quick of Carmichael and William Stevens of Dallas were married Sunday afternoon at the residence of the brides parents at Carmichael. Rev. George Burns officiating. MT. stevens and bride have come to Huntsville to make their home. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Alabama Field Trials.

Huntsville, Dec. 9.-The Alabama Field Trials Club will assemble in Huntsville next Monday to hold the annual field trials on the club preserves two miles south of the city. Several of the entries in the Alabama Derby and all aged stakes have arrived here. Partridges are more than usually plentiful and fine sport Is expected during the trials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
DEFRAUDED THE GOVERNMENT
Negro Accused of Collecting Unlaw-
 full Pension.

Huntsville, Dec. 9.-(special. )-Alex Lacey, coiored. was arrested at Farley station yesterday and brought to Hunts vile by a deputy United States Marshal on a charge of collecting an unlawful pension fee Lacey was given pre- nninary hAaFlnR hAf0HS n~sAs.AAH@A'-'>''~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
FOR AN EARLY PRIMARY
SENTIMENT. SEEMINGLY ONE
 WAY IN JEFFERSON.
Believed That March IA will be the Day Named for Election by the 1emocratic County
 Committee.

Birmingham, Dec. 9.-(special. 1.-The Democratic executive committee of Jeff ferson county will meet at the Court House in Birmingham Saturday. A reso- lution will be offered and most probably adopted. providing for the holding of a primary.
 The different candidates seem to feel sure that the committee will appoint March IA, as the day for holding the primary. as they are now making an ac- tive canvass and their friends are busy working in their behalf. A number of them remain from morning until night at the court house and hundreds of cards are being distributed daily among the voters. ..,'
 Some candidates are going into the country districts and making personal wis., its to the country people.
 The general sentiment of the execu- tive committee is for holding an early primary in Jefferson county. B. A. Thomp- son, chairman of the committee. and Sec retary John P. Abbott, have recently ad- dressed letters to every memeber. The replies show that a large majority fa- vor an early primary for the nomination of county officers.
 One of the most interesting races in this county is that for probate judge. Judge J. P. Stiles, the present incumbent, is be- ing opposed by Judge Samuel E. Greene. senior judge of the criminal court. The friends of both of these gentlemen are working earnestly in their behalf.
 In the event LLat primary is held n March 14. the campaign in this county will be comparatively a short one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

R. D Hunt, editor of The Huntsville Educator, a negro paper, has receiveo from the Internal Revenue Department at Birmingham an appointment as guager for the Huntsville District.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Mrs. Fanny Denton died Sunday after noon at her home on Dallas Avenue after aa illness of several m onths. She was eo years old Mrs. Denton had no close relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Huntsville Talking Baseball.

Huntsville, Dec. 9.-(Special. )-Charlie Street, who caught last ye ear for Hunts vile in the K. I. T. League has received an offer from the Terre Haute, Ind, asso- citation to play back stop for the Terre Haute team of the Central League next season and will probably accept. Hunts- vile baseball friends are already making plans for next year and will oranize company to get in the game early in the season. A strong stock company will be formed and if possible league composed of Gadsden, Anniston. Columbia. Decatur and Chattanooga will be organized. The Huntsville ball park is paid for and there are bright prospects for the sport next
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
c,usbino Rlow Dealt

Christiana. Dec. 9.-The Norwegian Par laiment today unanimously rejected the bill conferring the franchise on woman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10

Monroe Lewis, e young man M years of age, is the first victim of smallpox in this section. His death was reported to the Board of Health yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Weather Reuort.

Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected Southern sta. tons during 24 hours ending 2 a. m
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
g m ss.sss sss ss s 1s oO GHHSayNW eIss4-sW'

Maximum temperature for day, 46 degrees. Minimum temperature for day. S7 degrees. Average temperature for day. Al degrees. Normal temperature for day. 50 degrees. grees.
 Average relative humidity for day. e2 per cent.
 Rainfall since Jan. |. 46.43 inches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.

W K. "A regular conclave of \ A/<NA Montgomery Commandery. No. 4, S Knights Templar, will be held this evening at o'clock. By order of
 BOG S. MAULTSBY,
 Eminent Commander. HENRY H. MATTHEW'S.
 Recorder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
River Bulletin.
Indicates rise. Indicates fall.

The Coosa and Alabama will rise very slowly or remain about stationary during the next two dAya.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
NOTICE

Sealed bids will be considered by the Com he purpose of letting out the hard labor con- licts for the year 1904. All bids to be filed fith s. F. Prowef. Probate Judge. Linden. Ala. ot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
Greenleaf and was committed to jail in default of Sl 900 bond.

The local Chapter of the Daughters of the Confederacy has set January ls as the date for awarding bronze medals 10 all Confederate Veterans who reside Tn Madison County. Several distinguished ex-Confederate will be present at the pre- sentation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
SPECIAL @H NOTICES.@
FUNERAL NOTICE.

tLACK-The friends and acquaintances of Mrs. Lulu Black and family and of Mrs. l.. F. Ware are requested to attend the funeral of Mrs. Black at the residence. 7Io Highland Avenue. Highland Park. at 2:3o o'clock today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
nR | P. BUcHANNAN. snec,.,,s+

DIR P. BUCHANAN, Specialist.
 Diseases of Women, Private, RecLal, Nervous Ekin. Kidney Bladder and Chronic Diseases: Diseases Popular to Men l treat diseases with electrical appliances consisting of X-rav Violet-ray, Static GalVanic and FaIadIc Ma. chimes; Electric Light Baths. Vapor and Hot Air Baths All electrical treatments safe and sree of pain Diseases of women, Including ovarian Diseases. treated with Electricifv hasssge and Medicine. Syphilis. Rheumatisni md Skin Diseases treated with Vapor Hot Air and Electric Light Baths. with inunctIun laksng the mercury out of the system througr he skin ana preventing injury to the bones and brain. Nervous Diseases treated with Electricity and Massage. Diseases peculiar 10 nsn-Enlarged Prostates Structure and Vari- locele-tTeated with Electricity, Massage anJ irrigation. Piles, Fistulae and Rectal Ulcers reated without the knife I do not send pa- 4snts to the infrmary or to bed Woman lulse constantly at offics.
 Hours. 10 a. m. to 2:30 D. m
 Office. second and third floors. I6h Dexter Avenue. Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
THE W AAI HER.
Daily Local Weather Report and
 River Bulletin.

Weath0r HuFFhU
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Dec. 9.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-10
STATIONS.

'Indicates trace
 FRANK P. CHAFFEE. Section Director Weather Bureau
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-10-16
Industrial Items.

Maj j. w Wilson has retired as prcsi-
dent of the Roanoke Navigation and
Water Power Company and is succeeded
by Mr. p. H. Gadsden, of Charleston. S.
C. OF the change, the Roanoke News
says: THE new president, Mr.. Gadsden,
is an enthusiastic worker in every thing
he undertakes and he is deeply interested
in Weldon and the possibilities of the
great water power here, and it is inti-
mated that his election as president
means great deal for the town. A full
corps of civil engineers are now at work
on the property making surveys and we
may soon be able to give out some pleasing
news to the people of this vicinity. Major
Wilson, who resigns, has been president
of the company for quite a number of
years. He has recently been in feeble
health and felt that his strength was not
sufficient for the strain naturally upon the
head officer of such an important com
pany. He will still have charge of Mr..
Cameron's interests here, we are pleased
to learn, and will be deeply interested
in the developments that may follow