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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13

taking to the high grounds for safety. The bridge at Barranca was swept away. No train from the east has entered this city the past forty-eight hours. The Santa Fe railway had to suspend track laying as the water on the Estanla plains Is even with the top of the grade. Rain Is still falling and this, with the melting snow, will cause a further rise of the Rio Grande, Cham, Pecos and other riyers =
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13

Senor Jose Maria Jovane, members of the House of Representatives, left here today for Bogota. All three said they would do their best to obtain the ratifi- cation of the Hay-Herran treaty. The Congressional delegation from Panama is composed of two Senators and four Rep- resentatives who favor the treaty ailu one Senator and one Representative who are opposed to 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Loan is 1e,25O.ooO Taels

Pekin, June 12-The loan guaranteed by the Chinese Government at per cent. interest in connection with the construc- tion of the Shanghai Ranking railroad projected by a British and Chinese cor poration Is 16. 25O. GOO instead of S,25OO0 taels as cabled yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Fast Cost His I.ifn

Scranton. Pa, June 12-Edward Mo- Intyre, the Minooka, Pa, hotel keeper. who ended a forty days fast at noon last Tuesday, died at noon today. Mcintyre began the fast in the hope that it would paralysis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Eight Prisoners Released

Mexico City, June 12-The eight prison CTS held under death sentence for the lynching of Arroyo, who in September, 1897. attempted to assassinate President Diaz have been released. the jury having rendered a verdict that they were com pelled by fear of their superior officer to commit the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
COAL ROADS SUSTAINED.
Opinion of Judge LaCombe Upholds
 Anthracite Carriers.

New York. June 12.-Judge Lacombe, In the United States Circuit Court, today handed down an opinion in the appeal taken by the Interstate Commerce Com mission against the coal-carrying roads to compel the witnesses to produce cer- tain contracts and answer certain ques- tions in the W. R. Hearst proceedings. The contracts were refused by the wit nesses on the advice of counsel.
 In the opinion. Judge Lacombs sus- tains the action of the railway com panies in every particular except in one instance. President Truesdale of the Lackawanna and Western Reading Is directed to answer certain questions in regard to general expenses. Judge La- combe holds as reason for this that doc- urnents regarding the items of expense were already in evidence. He holds that any contract referring to coal transpor- tation alone could be produced. but no such contracts were called for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Rnffaln Paner Snsnends.

Buffelo, June 12.-The Buffalo Review, which has been published during the last six years, has suspended. The affairs of the paper have been in an unsettled con dition for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Troops to Protect Negroes

Frankfort. Ky, June 12-One hundred members of the Kentucky State Guard were sent to Maysville on Monday to protect the negroes in jail there charged with assault to rob John B. Farrow. A prominent farmer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Warrant Signed

New Orleans, June Ex-Governor Heard has signed the death warrant of A E. Batson of Missouri convicted of the mur- der of seven boys of the Earl family, and fixed August IA as the date of the exo, cution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Grand Jury Acts.

Baltimore, June 12.-The United States grand jury filed pre.entments today against c. Ellsworth Upton. and Thomas W. McGregor. employees of the postoffice department at Washington tor complicity in the mall pouch frauds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Floods in New Mericn

Santa Fe, N. NJ. June 12-Flood con ditions prevail throughout northern and central New Mexico. The Rio Grande Ia aoOAinE the lowlands and settlers are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
GIRL DRAINED HER FATHER.
Young Girl Sank Blade of AK Into
 Fathers Head.

Knoxville, Tenn. June 12.-A special from Sneedville. Tenn, says. Lewis Bolin. aged about co years. was murdered by his 18-year-old step-daughter, who struck him in the back of the head with an axe. sinking the blade of the weapon deep into his skull.
 Bolin was chastising one of his step- sons. when the boy called to his sister for help. The little girl responded with the above result. These two and another step-child are fin jail at Sneedviile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
Will Work for Ratification.

Panama, Colombia, June 12.-Senator
 l o'Babia and pr. Samuel C'EntAra aad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-13
THE WEATHER.

Washington, June h. Partly cloudy Saturday; showers Sunday; fresh winds on the coast.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
TRIBUTE TO GENERAL LEE. Birthday of the Great Leader Will Be
 FittingIy Celebrated.

The birthday of Gen. Robert E. Lee is to be fittingly celebrated in Birming- ham. January 19 is the ninety-sixth an- niversary of the birth of the great Con- federate army leader.
 At the regular meeting of Pelham chap ter, Daughters of the Confederacy, held yesterday afternoon, plans for the ceie- bration were discussed. Mrs. Sophia Wit tichen was appointed on a committee to arrange the programme. Exercises will he held in the hall of Camp Hardee in tho Tomlinson building. An effort will be made to have the regular monthly meeting of the camp carried over until the 18th. All of the confederate soldiers the Sons of Veterans and the Daughters of the Confederacy in the district will be invited to participate.
 One of the features of the celebration win be the distribution of crosses of honor to the veterans who have not secured them from the Daughters of the Confed- eracy. All of the veterans who desire these crosses are requested to immediate ly send their names to Mrs John Lewis
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
FIRST NATIONAL TO
 INCREASE CAPITAL
MOST IMPORTANT MATTER FOR STOCKHOLDERS TO CONSIDER AT JANUARY MEETING IS IN. CREASE OF $2ooooo.

The annual meeting of the stockholders ham has been called for January 12, 19O4 and the most important matter to be taken up will be the consideration of the proposition to increase the capital stock of the institution from $3Oo,oO to $5OO, ,0OO
 officers of the bank state that the in- crease in capital stock Is felt to be neces- sary on account of the vast increase in the banks business and 1t is argued that the action will simply be in line with similar action of many other large banking houses in the country.
 The First National bank of Birming- ham, according to the last statement, had deposits amounting to $5O22, ,0S1.51, and thes figures show greater deposits than can be credited to any other national bank south of the Ohio river
 The business of the First National bank embraces not only Birmingham business it has reached out over practically the whole state and this great increase in volume of the business is the reason given for the proposed increase in capi- tai stock from 1000 to $5OO,OO0.
 The bank will move into its new quar- tciS III lilc leI-SlOiy FiISL NdllOudl Ddlk building on January 1. When the move is made the bank will have quarters which can safely be said to be second to none in the entire south.
 As an example of the magnitude of the business that will be carried on in the new quarters, the safety deposit business alone will require the entire time of a man specially employed for that purpose and 1t will be made a feature of the bank s business.
 The officers of the bank are W. P. G. Harding, President; J. H. Woodward, vice president; J. H. Barr, vice pres ident; w. w. Crawford, cashier, and A. R. Forsyth, assistant cashier
 The directors of the bank are T. T. Hillman, B. F. Moore, E. M. Tutwiler w. S. Brown, J. H. Woodward William A. Walker, F. D. Nabers, T. H. Motion. Robert Jemison, Erskine Ramsay w. H. Hassinger, Walker Percy, F. M. Jackson, J. H. Barr and w. P G. Harding.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
RAILROAD WORLD.

Alex T. Hilton, general passenger agent of the Frisco System, accompanied by other officials of that company, was in Birmingham yesterday. The other mem bers of the party were c. R. Gray, su- perintendent of transportation; J. M Cornatzer general agent in the passenger department. and J. A. Quinn, superintend- ent of the southeastern division. The party left for Memphis yesterday after noon.
 The calendars of the Central of Georgia railroad, Southern railway and Frisco System are on hand ready for distribu- tion. All three calendars are we'll gotten up, that of the Central of Georgia being locally attractive because of an elegant picture of Birmingham taken from the roof of the Birmingham Athletic club The calendar is full of views of cities on the Central of Georgia railroad.
 W. A. Garrett of Cincinnati, general manager of the Queen and Crescent route, spent several hours in Birmingham yesterday with A. Griggs, superintendent of the Alabama Great Southern railroad These two officials arrived in Birming- ham from Meridian on No. G at noon and left on a special train shortly after 1 o'clock for Attalla. The train consisted of an engine. a day coach and the private car of MT. Garrett. From Attalla the party went to Gadsden. where they spent the afternoon. At late nour last night the party left for Chattanooga, where they will spend today inspecting the prop critics of the company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
DRS. DOZEER & CO.'a
 MEDlco-sURGlcAL INSTITUTE, Cor 1st ave. & 21st St. BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

A strictly high-class institute for tha scientific treatment of all Chronic, Nerv- ous, Blood, Skin. Rectal. Female and Genito- Urinary diseases. Deformities, Tu- morss Stiff Joints. Cancer, Lupus. Malig- nant Ulcers, Rheumatism. Tubereulosiz and Consumption
 Hemorrhoids, Varicoceie, Hernia and
 venereal diseases of every name, na-
 fure, form and character arc also IT treated, and legal guaran- l ice of cure will be given In every case.
 Our equipment, consisting of well-stocia cd prescription department. X-Ray. Vio' let Ray. Static and Galvano-Faradic ap. paratus, Super-Heated Air. Arc Light Cabinet, Eureka Nebuiizer and Ozona Inhalation for nose. throat and lungs. and a thoroughly equipped Surgical Depart ment, modern and up-to-date fin every par ticular. give us a prestige over all com petitors in Alabama in our special nns cf practice.
 coRREsPoNnENcE INVITED.
 Consultation and examination free. Terms liberal and condolences held h. violate Ofice hours a- m. to D na- Sundays. 8 a. m to 1 p. m.
 A FEW sOF MANY ENDORSEMENT FROM THE PRESS. 1 Tho Birmingham Ledger: Drs- Doxier & Co. are without doubt the hest kDowu apeciattsts in the south and their fams is ttne entirely to their great skill ] The Birmingham NewEi Both Drs. O. IT. and Byron Doxier are reliable and ex- periencad physicians and surgeons. whd deaerve the great success which has been ant is theirs.
 i Age-Heraid. Dr. Dozier's long stand ling and approved abilities eutftie him to the proud distinction of standing at tss heea of his profession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10

VIII not only save lTou distressing pain and valuable time [ will cost you legs money. There is alab satisfaction n knowing that the very best possible treat ment is being given to you by compe- tent physician who has experience In such matters and is capable Of curing you in the quickest and most perfect manner possible. l have treated private diseases ns a speciality for the past fifteen years in the city of Birmingham and l am therefore known to great many. Bur t you are not acquainted with me, ro- Ger you, with permission. to First Ns- tionai bank, Alabama National bank. Jefferson County Savings bank and Steiner Bros, bankers. as to my responai- billty for my contracts. l cure many pa- tients by mall treatment Write for prices and terms.
 do not use lnrge advertisements and false statements to attract patients which merit has failed to secure. lf you fail to be cured by sdch methods. give
 mo q call and get well
 Address or call 9t Rooms 1o12 and 1ol4 new First National Bank building, corner
 Second avenue and Twentieth street. Take the elevator.
 Onice Hours; s:so .. m. to s'so ?. u1
 Sunday, 10 az eo n u1- hIafga
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
OFFICERS ID MEET
 HERE SATURDAY Will Arrange for Settlement Of Third Regiment Trouble CAPTAIN ST0KELY ACCEPTS Order Relieving Captain Gardner Is Said to Be Invalid, as Colonel His-
 don Is the Only Man Who
 Had Such Power.
CAPTAIN STOKeLY ACCEPTS

A special from Talladega to the Age Herald last night states that Leut'-Col' Frank P. Mcconnell, commander or the Third regiment A. N. G., has issued call for a meeting of all the officers of the regiment at the Hotel Hillman in Birmingham Saturday night at o'clock.
 The object of the meeting is to arrange for a settlement of the troubles or the regiment, and if possible to arrange some alnicable way out of the present difficult ties.
 As this is the busiest portion of the year, and Saturday night is the busiest night of the week an effort will probably bs made to postpone the meeting until Sunday night at the same place and tune.
 Orders Coming Faster.
 This call for meeting followed closely on the order appointing a successor to Capt. Hughes B. Kennedy who was ad- 3utant of the regiment but resigned two weeks ago, and also relieving Capt Wal tsr E. Gardner as quartermaster of the regiment. and naming James Campbell at temporary quartermaster
 The order in regard to Captain Gard nsr is not considered valid, as he holds his commission from the state and was appointed as quartermaster by Col. E. l.. Higdon. It Is said that Colonel Higdon iy the only man who can relieve Captain Gardner of duty unless charges are pre- fevred. which has not been done
 e.A-t ,. ot4z fey the Southern railway here, and a member of the firm of Weatherly, Under wood & Thatch, has accepted the posi- ton of adjutant to succeed Captain Ken nady, resigned.
 Will Do Best He Can.
 Captain Stokeley states that he will e,ster the regiment with the determination 10 fill the office to the best of his abili- t.. and not to enter either sside of the controversy which is now warming up. H, has had considerable military expe- rie,ce having been commander of the artillery and chief of staff at the Uni versity of Tennessee and having served fin various capacities during the Spanish American war.
 The new adjutant enlisted in the Fourth Tennessee as second lieutenant of com pany A, and was at once appointed ad- jutant of the first battalion of that regi- ment. He was acting regimental adjutant for three months. post adjutant at Trini- dad for four months while the regiment was in Cuba, and also acted as regimen tai ordnance officer during the entire term of enlistment. He is considered a hard working, conscientious man, and one who is well fitted for his new position.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
RELAIL CLERKS WILL
 ENTERTAIN TONIGHT
MEETING TONIGHT IN EAGLES HALL WILL BE IN COMPLIMENT TO GEORGE B. souIREs, ONE OF THE NATIONAL OFFICERS.

Retail Clerks Protective Association Lo- cal No. 123 and Salesladies' Union Local No. 327 will entertain tonight in the Eagles Hall in honor of George D. Squires of Washington, second vice pres ident of the International Retail Clerks Protective Association. Mir. Squires re- turned to Birmingham early this morning from Mobile. where he went in the in- terest of his organization. He was ac- companied to Mobile by H. N. Randall of this city, district organizer of the American Federation of Labor. The meeting tonight will be in the form of social session. The programme, while being arranged hurried, promises to be very interesting. Refreshments will be served during the evening. The pro- gramme is as follows:
 Opening address-John B. Simpson, Lo- cal Mo- 123
 Vocal solo-Mrs. Griffin.
 Address-Vice President George E. Squires.
 Violin solo-F. Fabian.
 Address-Dr A. F. Montague, president of Howard College
 Solo-Miss Susanette Bailey.
 Address-D. U. Williams, president Birmingham Trades Council.
 Vocal selections-Miss Henry, MT. Dil- lon and Mir Crane.
 Solo-Mr, Michealson.
 The clerks invite all of their friends. especially the retail merchants, to attend the meeting. Besides the regular pro- gramme several impromptu talks will be made Linnehans orchestra will furn- ish the music.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
NEW CHURCH ABOUT COMPLETE.
Arrangements Made for Laying of Cor
 ner Stone of Christian Church.

The First Christian church, corner of Fifth avenue and Twenty-frst street, is nearing completion and will soon be ready for occupancy. The laying of the cornerstone will take place Saturday next at 2:30 o'clock p. m.. Special serv- ices will be held at that time. Mayor Drennen, Dr. Dickinson of the First Bap- tlst church and Dr. Handley of the Cen tral Presbyterian church, have promised to be present and participate in the cer- emony
 This new church is one of the prettiest buildings in the city
 The church when completed, will have cost $21 900 and will have seating capac- ity of 800. The membership of the church is over 300 and is steadily increasing.
 The Rev. A. B. Moore is the pastor and he stated yesterday that he and his con- gregation are proud of their new build- ing and hope to commence holding serv- ices in it at an early date. The non- arrival of the furnace is all that is hold ing them back. As soon as the heating apparatus Is placed services will be held.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
CONDUCTORS RETURN HOME.
Local Division Took Them on a Trip
 Around the Horn.

A majority of the members of the gem eral committee of the Louisville and Nashville railroad division of the Order of Railroad Conductors returned to their homes last night. after spending three days in Birmingham.
 All of the business before the conduc- tors was finished Tuesday and yesterday they were entertained by the local dfvi- sion with trip around the horn.
 The special train over the Birmingham Mineral railroad left the union passenger station shortly after o'clock and all of the principal points of interest in the Birmingham district were visited. The ladies' auxiliary served dinner when the special arrived at Ensley.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
COMPANY CHANGES NAME.
Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land Go. In- stead of Land and Improvement Go.

Notice was filed at the probate office yesterday that the name of the Besse- mer Land and Improvement company had been changed to the Bessemer Coal, Iron and Land company
 This change in name has been contem- plated for several months by the company of which H. l.. Badham is president. The nature of the business conducted by the concern has changed somewhat since the original formation of the company so that one of it's most important features now is it's coal and iron business
 The company is the largest dealer in domestic coal in the district and it was felt that the name of the company should be more expressive of the busi- ness conducted, hence the change.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
Declaration of Incorporation.

A declaration of incorporation was filed yesterday to incorporate the firm of Cook & Co.,. brokers. The capital stock of the concern is s75O0 and the officers named are as follows:
 J. c. Cook president and treasurer, and Stewart Riddle, secretary The ob- ject of the new company will be the con- ducting of a general brokerage ard com mission bussioness i- Birmir'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
BIG DEMAND FOR FOWLS.
Turkeys Are Selling at 19 Gents a
 Pound and Chickens at IS Cents.

Turkeys are retailing in Birmingham to- day at 19 cents per pound, dressed. They are bringing IS cents per pound on the foot. It is stated as the holidays approach the prices will go higher. On Thanksgiv- ing day of this year turkeys sold as high as 26 cents per pound at retail.
 Dressed chickens are selling at 16 cents per pound in the local markets. The de- mand for turkeys and chickens Is at pres- ent greater than the supply.
 A local market man yesterday had on sale choice bear meat which brought a5 cents per pound. The bear was shipped to Birmingham from the Rocky mountains and it weighed 80 pounds. after being dressed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10

Frank Adams was convicted of murder in the criminal court yesterday and was given the death sentence.
 Adams case is unusual. He is a negro and was serving sentence of thirty years :n the mines. He killed Dave Lee
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
LIFT BIRMINGHAM
 ID FOLLOW DOWIE Dr. J. H. Blanks and Wife Join
 Host" Zion City SOLD OUT ALL PROPERTY When the Modern "Elijah" Issued the Call for Crusade in New York They
 Readily Responded-Neigh-
 bors Are Surprised.
SOLD OUT ALL PROPERTY

Birmingham is not exempt from the influence of John Alexander Dowle, the self-styled restorer and reincarnation of the Prophet Elijah. pr. J. H. Blanks, an oculist, and wife, late of Eleventh ave nue and Fourteenth street, north. are ar dent followers of Dowie and from all &C., counts accept his authority so implicitly that when the command came from the prophets" lips "Go sell all thou hast and come to Zion City," the doctor and his wife obeyed.
 Dr. and Mrs. Blanks have many friends here. Some time ago Mrs. Blanks became an ardent believer in Dowie and soon con verted her husband to the same belief. They own handsome piece of property in the northwest part of the city and had their home elegantly furnished.
 Answered Call for Crusade.
 When Dowie called for volunteers for his New York crusade, Dr. and Mrs. Blanks with their four children locked up their house and went to Chicago. From Chicago they went with the "host" to New York. and after the "crusade'' re- turned to Zion City. A few days ago, so 1t is said, the doctor and his wife re- turned to this city, leaving the children in Chicago. They immediately tried to sell their property. The furniture was sacrI- feed and on being unable to find a cash buyer they rented the house and returned to Zion City.
 Neighbors Surprised.
 A prominent and we'll known woman who lives near where the doctor resided said yesterday:
 q knew the family very well and must say that I am surprised at their action. Mrs. Blanks is a very highly cultured lady and the daughter of a very prominent man in Mississippi. The family Is well thought of in the neighborhood and I suppose we ought not to criticise their actions. What surprises Us most Is that people of such refinement should be so influenced by man who to judge by the papers is nothing more than a clever schemer.
 "We are sorry to lose both the doctor and his estimable wife as neighbors and friends and can only say that both my husband and myself are certain that nothing but true religious zeal actuated their movements and if 1t is misguided it does not to my mind reflect any dlscredit on them."
 After returning to Zion City Dr. Blanks sent a check to a local firm. drawn on the now defunct Zion City bank. The check was honored.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-10
LITTLE BOYS FORM CLUB
 TO GET JOBS FOR OTHERS

The old adage that lone good turn de- serves another" is being fittingly carried out at the Boys Reading room. The boys who have been furnished a place where they can spend several hours a day reading, listening to good music or enjoying themselves in a number of other ways, have in turn provided for some of their less fortunate companions.
 The boys have formed what is known as an employment agency for the young boys of the city, and they have placed