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The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06
Book Notes.

am sorry to say that though since his
illness, a month or two ago, George Mere
dith has made uninterrupted progress
being able to take open air exercise-the
Improvement received a check this week.
in consequence Of which he is again con-
fined TO his bed; but 1 am told that there
is no immediate cause for anxiety.
A volume OF essays on the subject of
famous lovers in French history has been
undertaken for publication by Messrs.
Chatto. 1t is by NJ. Paul GauIot and has
been translated from the French by DIR
Charles Laroche.
Authors-even weIl-known authors
make curious slips sometimes In one
novel just out the author has associated
With the villain Of the story another vii
lain. a Hindoo. who he calls Naoron. II
is just as If an English author were to
cah North American Indian, Sioux or
Iroquis, by Mexican cognomen No
Hindoo that ever lived has been called
Naoroji, which is purely Parsee name
well known TO Londoners by reason of its
being the name of a former member of
Parliament for Central Finsbury a Parsee
gentleman, who has resided in London
Tor nearly forty years and is widely re-
spected. To take IL as a label for a par
~-~N-~~~%s oCSAAAAA0lDiNt t1lnQOO
man not Of Parsee race is rather rough
on Parsees. 1t puts one in mind of a
rather famous writer of a serial appear
ing IN one Of the illustrated weeklies who
made man with a Mohammedan name
swear by Brahma
Miss Helen Keller says in "The Story
or Ny Life" that she very early made up
her mind to go to Harvard. She is be-
ginning her last year in Radcliffe, which
is the woman's annex Of the university
In Cambridge. A story that has Iust
come to light may account for Miss Kel-
lers early interest in Harvard.
Years ago. when a little girl. she re-
ceiveo doll from the Hasty Pudding
Club of Harvard. The students were at
that time much interested in a certain
actress and many of them knew her well
The actress heard from some of the bovs
the story Of Helen Keller, which was
just beginning to be known They club
beo together and bought a doll, and the
actress dressed II herself in the costume
or one of her own characters. The let-
ter which the secretary of the Pudding
| Club wrote to Miss Keller has been lost
but she has the doll still.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

ONDON, Sept. 5.-If things remain
very dull in the publishing world
of London, there seems to be
= n1entv of activity in Edinburgh.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

A volume Of essays on the subject of
famous lovers in French history has been
undertaken for publication by Messrs.
Chatto. 1t is by NJ. Paul GauIot and has
been translated from the French by DR..
Charles Laroche.
The San Francisco call., 1903-09-06

The hit which Mr.. Jack London's dog
story made will increase the interest In
another book by him that Messrs. Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Huntsville, best man; Mrs. J. Oppenheinn- CT of Eufaula, .natron of honor; Annie Powell. flower girl, and Corinne Ware, ring bearer. The ushers were Joe P. May and R. L. Brown. A. E. Bresler gave the bride away. Miss Jacobs Is the oniy daughter of A. E. Bresier, a prominent merchant of this city. and has a wide circle of friends who will regret to have her marry out of the city. MT. Bloom is a travelling representative of Armour & O.. of Chicago, and is a promising young business man. After the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Bloom were rendered an in formal reception at the home of MT. and Mrs. Bresler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
Officials of the Southarn.

President Samuel Spencer. of the South ern Railway, accompanied by several oth- CT high officials of that system, with some capitalists from New York and the East arrived in the city tonight on a special train from Atlanta. The party will spend until tomorrow at noon here, taking a trip tomorrow morning around the imme- diate Birmingham District accampani nied by Colonel'T. G. Bush President of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Com pany. and other distinguished citizens of Birmingham. Third Vice-President Mur- phy and General Manager Garrett. of the Cincinnati, New Orleans and Texak Pa cific Railroad. met Mr. Spencer and party at this point. President Spencer and party are merely making tour of in- spection of properties of the Southern Railway. At the various cities visited by President Spencer citizens entertain the visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
Bishop Beckwith Expected.

Bishop BeCkwith of the Episcopal Church in Alabama. is expected to come to Birmingham tomorrow from Anniston to attend a meeting of the vestry of the Church of the Advent to be held in the rectory tomorrow evening at o'clock. The topic will he the call recently eV- tended to Rev. Quincy Ewing of Green vile, Miss. The vestry is anxious to have MT. Ewing occupy the pulpit of their church. but the bishop is not in clined to accept the clearance parerS from Bishop Bratton of Mississippi. The matter has caused considerable comment. The prospects for settlement are not as bright as they might be. so 1t is stated,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
State Fair Openg

The Alabama State Fair opened in this city today under very suspicious circum- stances. The weather is fine and a good parade. purely military. was given. Troop c, of the 7th Cavalry, United States army, accompanied by the regimental band, gave its first drill and exhibition this noon and Bobby Walthour. the champion bicycle rider, gave an exhibition. Tonight there were fireworks at the grounds. The Mid way will open Monday next. The various exhibitions are very good. The crowds are large and the railroads handled many people to the city today with indications of good traffic during the ten days of the Fair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
New Editor of Advocate.

Rev, Henry Trawick of Troy. Ala. has been elected editor of The Alabama Chris tan Advocate the official organ of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South. in this State, vice J. H. Mccoy. who desires to return to pastorate duties. Rev. Mir
 Trawick will remove to Birmingham about the latter part of December and take un the work the first of the coming year. He is graduate of the Southern University at Greensboro Ala. and is said to he a very brilliant young man. S' F: West continues as business manager or the paper. In the last year and hait four thousand subscribers were secured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
New CountArfait Ell

Washington. Get. 15.-The Secret Ser vice announced the discovery of a new counterfeit ten dollar United States note The note is of the series of 1901, Lyons register, Roberts, treasurer with DOT traits of Lewis and Clark. It Is a well executed Autograph in production, printed on, a good quality of bond paper without any attempt to initiate silk fibre. The color of the seal, number and large "X" with superimposed Ten on the face of the note is pink instead of carmine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS.
Antf-Administration Men of Flor
 ence Hold Meeting,

euce Hold MeefnR. Florence. Oct. 15.-(SpeciaL)- L)-The opro- nents of the present city administration met at the opera house Tuesday night ;c name ticket for the election which will be held the 1st of December. There were about fifty present. The meeting was held behind closed doors, only those who are known to belong to the opposition were admitted. They refused to give out any Information regarding the ticket or the platform upon which they will make the race.
 The political situation in Florence is very peculiar one. Mayor A. F.. Walker was elected two years ago on the issue of shigh license" as opposed to a candi- date pledged to establish dispensaries. Later the State Legislature made Lauder dale dispensary county, and to avoid Establishing dispensaries, the city gov prnment passed prohibition ordinance. and Is pledged to maintain 1t for the next two years.
 The question now which interests tho uninitiated is. what stand will the oppo- EltIon take on the liquor question. So far they have refused to give out any in Formation.
 The marriage of Miss Frankye Jacobs and Leo Bloom of Huntsville was snl- smniEed last evening at o'clock in the Presbyterian Church, Rabbi Joseph Hertz of Columbus Miss. cousin of the bride. ptnniafing. The church was deliberately aecorated with green house plants and made an appropriate setting for the pret &y and elaborate ceremony. The bridal party consisted of Miss Lutie Ferguson, maid of honor; MT. A. B. Boulware of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Mrs. Abbie Rumph of Perote, sister of Hon Charles H. Laney. is in the city perfecting an organization of a chapter of the Children of the Confederacy. The chapter win l~ composed of boys and lSrls of all ages and Miss Eliza Merrill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
Funeral of MT. H,~aadv.

The funeral of H.,C. Hornady, the tel egraph operator and former newspaper man. who died yesterday from an over dose of morphine taken with suicidal in- tent took place this morning from the residence of his brother, John R. Horna- dy. City Editor of The News. A num- Der of floral tributes were sent by mem bers of the press and telegraesh opera tors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

The series of revival meetings at the First Baptist Church is still going on. Quite number of conversation and &C., sessions to the church have been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
DEATH AT EUFAULA.
Freeman Griffin, a Well Known Citi-
 zen Expires

Eufaula. Oct 15-(special. .)-Freeman Griffin an old and well known citizen died at his home here yesterday and was buried today. He was a veteran of the Civf War and was about 60 years old His wife and several children and grand children survive him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE. cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. No Cure, No Pay. 50 cents.
 adv-wed- -fri-su-wk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

to The Advocnte and the financial condi- tion of the paper ts first class
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund money if PAZO Oint- ment fails to cure you. in to l4 days. Soc. su-wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

To-day the anti-spitting law went into effect Chief of Police Sweets Is posting notices in public places. The penalty for the violation of the ordinance is a fine if nit less than $1 nor more than SIS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Mrs. Nina Stern's condition does not improve and her children from Georgia and Mississippi have reached the city and are attending her bedside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
SEEKS HIGHER HONOR.
Anderson to. Be Candidate for As
 socfafa Iuafica


 sociate Justice.
 Monroeville, Oct 15.--(Special)- )-The full term of the Monroe Circuit Court con- vened Monday. Judge John C. Anderson presiding. The civil docket is corhpara. lively light and there are few ffttgated cases. Among the visiting attorneys are c. 2. Torrey and T. M. Stevens of Mo- bile and B. M. Miller of Camden.
 While 1t has been known among his friends for some time that Judge Ande-- son would probably not be a candidate for reelection as Circuit Judge, the first authoritative statement to that effect was made by him yesterday. He will, instead. be a candidate for the position of Asso- ciate Justice of the Supreme Court. Judge Anderson has presided over this circuit with marked ability for eight years. and while the people of fhe First Circuit viii regret to part with him. many will give him their cordial support in his aspira- tions for advancement.
 News has been received here of an- other homicide which occurred at Mexia Saturday last. Peter Stanton, white. was shot and killed by a negro. The parties had a difficulty over crap" game with the above result. The negro escaped, but the sheriff is on track of him. The next session of the Monroe Insti- ute will open November list with Prof. B J, Hardy as principal. The old court house will be utilized for school pur- poses until a permanent building is pro- vided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

The Hotel Wilmer has been leased by E. W. Castello. who was recently mana ger of the Majestic in Atlanta. and will open this hostlery -.ov. l. The name of the hotel will be changed to Victoria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Rain is badly needed in this section. Navigation between this city and Colum- bus is very difiicult.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Mir. and Mrs. Oscar Williams of Troy have moved here where in future they will reside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

Archie Burts of this city and Miss Mary Harrison of Lumpkin. Ga, were married at the home of the bride yesterday and reached the city this morning where they will make their future home. Mir. Burts stands High in the social and business world and his bride is one of the Georgia city's most beautiful and accomplished young women. They are receiving & warm welcome from a host of friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

S. M. Lehman of New York, president of the Woodstock Iron Works, and also a large stockholder in several other large industries in this city. spent Tuesday and Wednesday here looking after this business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
NEW FURNITURE FACTORY.
&3o 1000 Enterprise to be Erected ir
 Annstou,

Anniston. Oct. 15.-(Speciai.)-The nec- essary stock has been subscribed to as- sure Anniston of a $3O.600 furnit@--e fac tory. and the following committee has been appointed fro mamong the stock holders to select a location: W. H. Davis. l.. H. Kapiin, W. H. Mckleroy, D. c. Cooper and W. W. Stringfeilow. l.. H. Kaplin. who is the promoter of the en- terprise, says that work will commence before the end of the present month
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16

of this city will be manager. Mrs. Rumph Is meeting with much success and will close her labors Friday when the first meting will be held and the organi- zation will be perfected. It is expected that at least half a hundred names will be enrolled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-16
Seaboard Air Line Railway

nIUnion Springs. Ala, anal points on Seaboard betweeni Montgomery and Fit Davis'
 lSolid train for Unionl Springs; no change of care 0
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
CASE OF JUDGE MCMILLAN.
VIII Not Allow smirch Upon His Char
acter to Stand.

VIII Not Allow Smirch Upon His Char.
acter to Stand.
Denyery, June 26.-The Rocky Noun.
tain News prints a statement from
Judge Mcmillan of New Mexico, re.
garding his removal from office Said
he:
Il am surprised at the outcome of
my case! When it was submitted in
April l was satisfied I had establish.
ed complete vindication | never
had charge of matter where every
point in controversy had been more
thoroughly met and answered"
The judge very bitterly attacked the
character of some of the witnesses
against him and declared that disap.
pointed ambition had much to do WITH
the charges against him. He said :
II believe Attorney General Knox
intended to be fair and just, but the
assistants in the department were fill.
ed with prejudice against me by one
of my opponents.
The judge declared he would not al.
low the smirch upon his character to
stand, adding:
When congress conyenes I shall ask
the senate to send for the record and
to pass upon the question whether it
contains anything to justify the deci.
sion"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27

Plant of Cincinnati Abatoir Company
Almost Destroyed.

Plant of Cincinnati Abatoir Company
Almost Destroyed.
Cincinnati, June 26.-Almost the en-.
tire plant of the Cincinnati Abatoir
company, General Michael Ryan, pres
ident, was destoyed by fire which start
ed at 2 a. m. 1t is one of the larg.
est slaughtering establishments in the
west.
The fire was caused by an explosion
in the engine room. The loss is esti
mated by the fire department at $500,
900. The insurance is $125,000. -Four
hundred head of cattle and 800 hogs
were slaughtered yesterday. These are
all consumed. The ice plant, which
cost 100000, is either destroyed OF
rendered unfit for use The engineer
stopped the engine after the explosion
but nearly lost his life from the effects
Of ammonia. He had to be carried
away.
The fertilizer establishment of JOS
Ign & Smith was also destroyed Loss
estimated at $4,000.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
RIVAL FACTIONS MAY AGREE.
Clash Was Feared Upon Presidents
Visit to Oyster Bay.

Visit to Oyster Bay
Oyster Bay, L. l., June 26.-An I'M
seemly clash has been feared between
rival committees of citizens on the oc.
casion Of te reception to President
Roosevelt on Saturday but it is now
hoped everything will be smoothed
over and the celebration attending the
presidents Homecoming will not be
marred by the dissentions of rival par
ties.
The original intention was to have a
joint celebration of the presidents re.
turn and the two hundred and f1ftieth
anniversary of the settlement of the
village. This was abandoned because
President Roosevelt found it would be
impossible to return on June %, the
date set. Not satisfied with the aban.
donment of the double celebration, big
posters have been put out by the com
mittee calling on the citizens to attend
the two hundred and fftieth anniver-
sary Saturday morning. Both com
mittees will have a brass band at the
station to meet the president 1t is
hoped one will be prevailed upon not
to play President Roosevelt is a
member of the board of trade, and it
is generally thought proper that the
board should have charge of the recep.
ton.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
No Action Will Be Taken.

Kansas City, June 26.-John Mitch.
ell, president Of the United States Mine
Workers, conferred with the Missouri
and Kansas operators here again to.
day. No action will be taken, it is
stated. Mr.. Mitchell and the opera
tors simply talked over the demands
to be made by the miners at their
Plttsburg, Kans., meeting next month
Mr. Mitchell will leave for the south
west tonight to interest union men
in the coming meeting and look over
the field. Representatives of the Mis-
souri,, Kansas, Oklahoma and Indian
Territory unions also met again today
for the states and territories named
so far as possible, to act conformity
in the question of wages.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
BIR THDAY OF BRITISH
RULER CELEBRATED
Government Buildings Dec
GRATED With Flags.
wARsHlPs AT PORTS DRESSED.

Main Attraction Was the Trooping of
the colors on the Horse Guards Pa
rade, Which the King Reviewed on
Notwithstanding Wore Uniform.
London, June 26.-King Edwards
birthday was officially celebrated to-
day in London and at all the home
naval and military stations. All the
government buildings were decorated
with flags; salutes were fred, the
warships at all the ports dressed ship
and the troops were reviewed
The main attraction was the troop
ing of the colors on the Horse guards
parade here, which the king reviewed
On horseback. 1t was the first time
he has ridden since his last illness. The
parade grounds presented a highly
picturesque scene.
Queen Alexandria, the princess of
Wales, the duchess of Albany, the duke
and duchess of Fife, the duchess of
Connaught, Princess Henry of Batten-
burg, and the khedive of Egypt. occu-
pied seats in the central windows of
the Horse guards, while all the other
vantage points were occupied by
smartly dressed women, cabinet min
listers, members of the house of lords
and house of commons and others.
Many Americans were presented, in
Guiding the staff of the United States
embassy and the American rifle team,
who were under the guidance of Ma
jor General Lord Cheylesmore
The king, who wore the uniform of
colonel of the Grenadier Guards, rode
on the grounds surrounded by brill
liant staff of an unusually large gath
ering of foreign military attaches. AS
the king halted at the saluting base,
the massed bands played the national
anthem. After an inspection of the
troops, the ceremony of trooping the
colors was carried out
Their majesties returned to the pal
ace heartily cheered by the crowd all
along the route.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
MIKADO'S COUNTRY
WILL MAKE PROTEST
Impatience Over Manchurian
Question Increases.
INTENDS TO ADDRESS RUSSIA.
Japanese Journals Declare that the Ma.
ton Would Support the Government
In Taking Strong Measures-Gravity
of Situation Recognized.

London, June 26-The Toxic CORE
spondent of The Times, says public
Impotence in Japan With regard to
the Manchurian question is increasing
daily.
The most sober journals declare that
the nation would support the govern
ment in taking strong measures. A
council Of all the leading statesmen
was held at the palace today. and it
is rumOred that as a result thereof
the government intends to address a
protest direct to st. Petersburg. Other
information, which may be considered
as more reliable, says the Japanese
government is awaiting the outcome of
the negotiations at Pel1in and if they
prove injurious to the interests and
rights of Japan the government will
not shrink from the necessary meas.
ures.
The gravity Of the situation. con.
cludes The Times correspondent is
fully recognized in official circles.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
Ocean Liners, Rate War.

New York, June While no cut,
ting of rates on transatlantic liners
is generally expected as the result OF
the Cunard lines withdrawal from the
so-called rate pool, the first step in a
fight for passenger traffic has been
taken according to the Journal of Com.
merce by the announcement on the
part Of the line mentioned, that they
will, beginning July 2, book steerage
passengers for the continent. Book
ing of steerage passengers from the
continent has already been begun on
the other side and there seems to be
no doubt but what it is in the direc
ton of the continental Storage bust
ness that the first signs of the com
ing contest will be shown.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27

Double KiIIinu In Kentucky.

Olive Hill, KY, June 26.-Deputy
Marshal Gus Hall, while approaching
Everett Bailey with warrant for his
arrest, was shot and instantly killed by
Bailey, who was armed with a shot
gun. Marshal Lewis White was call
ed to the scene and shot and killed
Bailey instantly. 1t is said Bailey was
loading his gun preparing to shoot
White. Bailey was shot some time
ago by Frank Tyree and had only late.
ly recovered. He was a barber. but
was discharged yesterday, charged
with stealing tools. For this the war.
rant was issued
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27

Car Pardons FinIanders.

st. Petersburg, June 26.-The car
has pardoned 70 Finlanders who evad'
ed military service in 1902, and has
granted their petition to be allowed
now to join the colors. Simultaneous
ly the car ordered the governor gener'
al of Finland to overlook similar eva
sions in the case of all Finlanders who
express sincere contrition and are will
ing to be Immediately enrolled in the
militia.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1903-06-27
AN INHuMAN sTEPMoTHER.

Put Child In Sack and Burned II to
a Crisp.
Chicago, June ga dispatch to The
Chronicle from New Orleans says:
Mrs. Mary Patterson is under arrest
at New Iberia, charged with murder
The woman became enraged at her
step-child, little girl of 10 years, and
after beating her tied her in a corn
sack and suspended her to a limb Of
tree. She then made fire beneath
the tree and piled on a lot Of paper to
intensity the heat and smoke The
sack caught fire and the body, falling
out, burned to a crisp.