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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-02-14

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
FRANKS OF THE WIND.
cyclone in Vicinity of Montevallo
 Does Queer hin0s

Monteyallo. Nov. 12.-tSpeclal. IA ter rinc storm visited this SC :tion of the coun- try last night, and at Aldrich. two and q naif miles from Montevallo it developed into cyclone. There number of houses belonging to w. F. Aldrich, the coal operator, were totally destroyed, but fortunately none of them was occupied.
 The fine barn of A. F. Hutchings was oemonsned. section of the sheet-iron roofing. two feet wide and six feet long being blown to Montevallo, a distance of nearly three miles, falling in the yard of 5. A. Latham. A part of the trunk of a pine tree. ten inches through was blown through tenant house at Aldrich making hole as clean as that of a cannon ball. A large goods box was carried high in the ar Tor two. miles and fell in the barnyard or farmer, barely missing the head of a negro who was feeding stock.
 The storm occurred about o'clock in the evening. and a perfect cloud of leaves passed over' Montevallo SO dense that 1t was as If darkness of night had come. Fiiteen minutes afte- the storm the sun was shining brightly and 1t was per lectly calm. The storm clc ud was of a blue black colcr. and as it passed over Montevallo. high fin the air, the noise was almost deafening. Two miles east of Montevallo the storm vented it's fury again. moving swath through the tim Der as though 1t had been felled with an aN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
sURFoRT MYSTERY LIFTED.
Driver of Laundry Wagon Said to
 Have Returned.

 The mystery surrounding the disappear ance from Montgomery of Thomas P. Bu- | fort driver of q wagon for the Mont l. gomery Steam Laundry, is believed to have been lifted.
 A report was received at police head quarters at 1 o'clock this morning that Bufort reached Montgomery at 7:55 o'clock last night on Central of Georgia train and went to ms home at r Eliza beth street from which he had been ab- sent. without explanation. since last Sat urday.
 Owing to the iateness of the hour and the distance to Elizabeth street, it was impossible to confirm the reported return of Bufort.
 An employe of the Montgomery Trans fer Company said he was positive he saw Bufort algiht from the Central of Georgia train on its arrival at the Union railway station yesterday evening.
 Police Chief Gerald and special officers were busy yesterday in their efforts to secure information of the whereabouts Of the young man. Reports were .receiy- ed that he had been seen at Dothan and other points in Southeast Alabama, and the police abandoned the theory that he had been a victim of foul play.
 Manager c. w. Cooper of the laundry company by whom Bufort was employed ildu ScNeid COHleTeHCeS WIIn FOIlCo Cnief Gerald, but all effort to get in touch with Bufort failed.
 Mrs. Bufort, accompanied by her lit- tie daughter, visited police headquarters late in the afternoon and showed her disappointment that no news of her miss- ing husband had been received. If Bufort has returned 10 Montgomery he will undoubtedly resume his duties with the laundry company, as his em- ployers hold him in high esteem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Kress,s Advanced oneninr.

The progressive 5c and 10c concern has more than kept their promise in the 'Ad- vanced Opening" as was appreciated by reporter who visited the store since the changes have been inaugurated
 The disposition to please and satisfy the customers is greatly evinced in the present arrangement of stock and fix lures. To give all Montgomery people all opportunity for personal inspection, an impromptu opening will be held this afternoon from to 5:3O and from 7:30 to 9 o'clock this evening. during which hours a beautiful souvenir will be pre- sented to visiting ladies, and Davidson's Theatre orchestra will discourse fine music.
 That the desire of this concern to meet local demands and requirements is duly appreciated and the present disposition of the stock will give greater advantage and convenience to the buying public.
 The experience of the Southern Syndi- cate of 5c and 10c stores has been greatly extended and if the dramatic stories of the individual happenings of this con- cern could be told, they would express in measure, perhaps, the wonderful de- velopments of merchandise that has made Kress' the mercantile power that 1t is.
 First, in originating movements of great public benefit.
 second, m planning the way to accom- plish them.
 Third. in providing the means and skill that perfect great transactions, that brings the desirable products of America or foreign factories into the home that welcome them because of their desira- ble qualities, and the great lowering of the usual cost of such possessions
 Although accustomed to the unusual values which are offered from the coun- ters of this store, it is yet not compared with the wonderful bargains which are now placed within the reach of the buy ing public.
 The big pieces of enamelware will cer- tainly be the means of bringing the usual crush in front of the west side of Court Square. and it will be only the early seekers who will obtain the opportunity.
 The jewelry line especially has been strengthened and one can no longer say that it Is cheap in appearance or value. It is only when realizing the great output of the 5c and 10c stores that We can ap- preciate the fact that it is only by large sales that such new lines and of such excellence in both value and appearance, can be offered for sale at the reasonable prices that they are.
 Knowing the motto of Kress'. Money made in turn-overs; lost in left-overs," one can readily see that their advance with the progress of Montgomery will mean greater business than they previ- ouly had which will be to the advantage of our people.
 No one should fail to attend the formal opening which takes place this afternoon, aj they will surely miss an opportunity of enjoying a pleasant visit. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
THE IRON MARKET.
Manufacturers Ajusting Themselves
 to Changed Conditions.

LO S4AdABC SO404IAOAo'
 New York, Nov -Four monthly blast rapidly the manufacturers of pig iron are adjusting themselves to changed condi- tions, says The Iron Age.
 The greater part of the decline, about SOOOO tons per week since October 1, is due to the Central West.
 The South, however, Is driving ahead al pretty full rate and Is CrOwding the market with offers considerable below the prices of completing districts.
 Interest has shifted from the crude iron industry to the finished product and here somewhat extraordinary develop ments have taken place. We have the spectacle of certain lines being reduced sharply, while prices have been reaf- firmed in others. under conditions which seem identical on the surface.
 In steel bars there has been reduc- tion of $500 per net ton, forced appa- rently by the long lead which iron bars have had for sometime. In hoops and bands there has been reduction of s to $6 per net ton and in tin plate d re- duCtiOn from $3S0 per box at mill to & 6O has just been announced.
 It is quite evident that in these branches the manufacturers have started out to find the level at which consumers will take hold with the evident conviction that good deal of desirable tonnage is being held back.
 In other branches, after a good deal of discussion. radically different opinions seemed to have prevailed. This is notably true of steel plates and structural shapes The point is made that prices were kept down during the boom and the decline in raw materials really brought them back to harmony with the old prices on finish ed material. To the industry at large the decision means at least some 1T possioiy not much restriction of consumption.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Stall-fed Beef, Corn-fed Pigs.
 Meehan G Morris.
POSED AS WHITE MAN.
Jim Bray, Pullman Car Porter, Gets
 Six Months


 Jim Bray, negro with fair skin and black hair, posed as a white man and got himself sentenced to six months at hard labor.
 Bray, who says he is a Pullman car porter, wcEt into a fashionable down town restaurant Tuesday evening, ate supper and paid the bill Then he walked to the sidewalk, called a carriage and went for spin about town. He visited several resorts for white persons and was received and treated as d white man. Late in the night Jim Bray was driven down town. He alghted from the car riage without money in his purse The driver was obdurate. Bray remonstrated but the driver said he must have money Finally PatrOlmen Hill and Lee were called. and Bray was taken off to police headquarters. where he was docketed for failing to pay carriage fare. He was placed in cell in the white ward
 The turnkey became suspicious and about an hour later Bray was brought from the cell and questioned. He admitted he was a negro and denied he mad been in the restaurant or patroEized' resorts conducted for white persons.
 The case against Bray was heard by Recorder Arlington. Bray was sentenced to six months hard labor for refusing to pay carriage fare.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre
 Tonight
"The Silver Slipper.O

John c. Fishers production of "The Silver Slipper" musical comedy by the authors of "Florodora" comes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight "The ST. yer Slipper" Is by all odds one of the pres ent seasons greatest novelties The complete production will be seen with all the dazzling scenic and lighting effects and the expensive costumes which made ''The Silver Slipper the most gorgeous and elaborately staged musical play of the season. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
FEAR THE HANNA BOOM
ROOSEVELT FACTION APPEALS
 TO LILY WHITES.
Rumor to the Effect That Jullus Davidson Has Been Offered State Chairmanship by the
 Blacks and Tans.

Birmingham. Nov. 12.-tSpecial.) )-Re- publican politics Is lively in Alabama be- cause of the activity of the followers of Senator M. A. Hanna of Ohio. who are losing no time in arousing a boom for him as a candidate for the Republican nomination for President next year. The recent conference of the referees of Fed eral patronage in this State with friends of the administration" in Montgomery is still being talked of.
 It leaked out to-day that efforts are be- ing made by the Headers for and the friends of'' the administration are mak- ing an effort to bring about a compro- mise in this State. provided certain lead CTS of the Lily White branch of the Republican party will declare themselves in favor of President Roosevelt In other words the assertion Is made to-day that the chairmanship of the State Executive Committee of the Republican party in Alabama has been offered to Julius w. Davidson, who was chairman of the con- ventioh which set up the Lily White White branch. provided he would declare for Roosevelt The position of National committeeman from this State. now held by J. W. Dimmick in this compromise would go to Charles H. Scott of Mont gomery. one of the referees of the ad- minstration for Federal patr 1nage in Alabama.
 Mir. Davidson was assistant district at torney under William Vaughan. who was removed by the President MT. Davidson resigned and Is now member of the law firm of Davidson & Vaughan. It is stated that he has never uttered word against President Roosevelt. though he Is staunch Lilly White" He has never receded from the posi,ion he first took on the question. There appears to be but litle doubt in this section of the State that Senator Hanna Is going to be candidate for President at the next Republican National Convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
RIGHT OF WAY REFUSED.
Hospital Trustees Decline to Renew
 Agreement


 Tuscaloosa, Nov. 2.-(Special )-Gen- eral Ober. president and owner of the Tuscaloosa Belt Railway, Is In the city negotiating with the Alabama Bryce Hos pistal regarding right of way through the asylum grounds to Hoton, but it seems that a satisfactory agreement can not be met with.
 The hospital trustees agreed to give the belt line right of way over the grounds, but the option ran out in the summer be- cause of lacking funds to begin the work General Ober is now in position to put the work through. but the hospital au- thorities will not agree to grant the right of way unless the belt line makes a freight rate the same as the merchants of Tuscaloosa get. The belt line claims that the distance Is so great that 1t would lose on every load and therefore finds 1t impossible to come to any agreement.
 The extention would mean a great deal to the merchants of Tuscaloosa. giving those residing at Holton. the furnace town five miles north of the city, a quick schedule to the city, where they would naturally come to do their trading
 The Woman's Christian Temperance Cnian of Alabama will meet in annual session in Tuscaloosa. December 4th to tn In the First Methodist Church A national speaker will be in attendance to add to the interest of the convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Church Convention Adiourns.

The eighteenth annual State convention of the Christian Church which began Monday is Bessemer. near here. has ad- journed. The meeting was most sue cessful one. Moro than 200 delegates at tended. The next convention will be held in Oxford, Ala Dr. E. G. Anderson, of Anniston. the president. and D. F. Lin thicum. the secretary. were both re- elected. Rev. S. P. Speigel, the efficient evangelist agreed to serve another term An excellent report was received from Rev. w. P. Bentley. the missionary of the church to China. He showed that won derful work was being done in China by the Christians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
To Test Anti-Bovcott Law.


 G. B. Haynes, a member of the United Mine Workers of America has been ar rested at Virginia City mines. in the southern part of the county. yesterday on d charge of violating the anti-boycott law, 1t being specified that he did by force or threats or violence, to persons or property prevent or seek to prevent em- ployes of the Alabama Steel and Wire Company from doing work for said com pany or from contracting to do work for said company, etc" The warrant Is re- turnable % the Bessemer City Court
 In response a dozen warrants have been sworn out against the man who made the above arrest charging them with using profane language in the presence of fe- males and assault with a pistol. It is stated that Raynes was arrested without warrant, the warrant being gotten out after the man had been locked up. The Alabama district organization of the United Mine Workers of America will dc fend the case against Raynes and test case Is to be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Mexican National Directors.

New Work. Nov. 12.-The following have been elected directors of the National Railroad Company of Mexico: Charles II. Tweed, Adrian Iselln, Jr.. Cleveiandi II. Dodge J. N. Wallace and l.. F. Loree. speyer & Co.,, at the request of Mexican Government remain the fiscal of the company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Child Dead from Accident.

Hardy. the little son of MT and Mrs Henry Palmer, of Bessemer. Is dead as the result of an acident by which the child fell backward into a tub of hot Wa ter The accident happened in the yard where there was pot of water being
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13

boiled While. its mother was absent for Iew moments the child got near the pot and tumbied backward into 1t. A physi- clan did everything possible to save the life of tho child but in vain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
spanish strike stiIl on

HueIva, Spain, Nov. 12.-Efforts of the pretect have failed to settle by arbitra- tion the strike at the Rio Tintos mines About 15OO miners at Penahferro near Rio Tinto have struck in sympathy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
neWS in Brief.

PETITIONS in voluntary bankruptcy were
 filed fin the United States Court yesterday by Eugene Hardeman and c. E. Parks of Mont gomery. Larkin White and Alex White of Clanton Chiffon County. and J. M. Harrei- son of Barnesville, Tallapoosa County.
 THE State Board of Registrars will meet at the capitol today to select additional county registrars. The registrars of twenty seven counties have been already named
 DR. THERON RICE, a leading Presbyterian minister of Atlanta, will deliver an address tonight at o'clock at the residence Of Rev Neal L. Anderson. 300 Washington Street were announced yesterday as follows: J. F. Walker. Constable, Tala- dega County: z. L. Daniel. Justice of the Peace, Pickens County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
HUNTSVILLE EVENTS.
in Managers at Western Un-
 ion Office

Huntsville. Nov. 12.-(Special )-Mana- ger Gouldman of the local Western Union Telegraph office has been removed to Greenwood. Miss. his former home and Walter Cross. formerly of the Memphis office has been placed in charg" here. Mir. Gross Is a native of Huntsville and has been in the employ of the Western Uni 2n twenty years
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Train Not Held Up.

Rumors of a Central of Georgia train being held up last night were run down today and 1t Was ascertained that the talk heard on all sides grew out of the robbery by two negroes of Thomas How ard New. who is the railroad target ten der at Weems, east of here, at the cross ing of the Central of Georgia and south crn Railway roads, The negroes, at the point of a pistol robbed MT. New of a pis- tol. The negroes were afterwards appre-- hended and lodged in jail. The rumors reached Memphis and the Superintendent of the Southern Express Company with headquarters in that city, telegraphed to Birmingham and asked for particulars of a rtain robbery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13
Case of Wise on Trial.

The case of William Wise. charged with the murder of -4lias NJ. Lathem, the young travelling salesman. in the lobby of the Morris Hotel on April r. was talk en up in the criminal court here before Judge Green ,..is morning
 The court room was crowded. partly through the standing of the accused and his family and the family of the deceas- cd, and partly because of the sensation alism which is expected to be exposed during the trial.
 After d call of the witnesses both sides announced ready. the attorneys for the defendant asking the privilege of look ing at certain letters supposed to have been written by a sister of the defend- ant to the deceased and which are now in the possession of the attorneys assist ing the solicitor in the prosecution. The attorneys for the defense announced their plea was mot guilty"
 The selection of a jury was next in order and before the hour of adjournment for dinner eleven of the twelve jurors had been selected. The twelfth man will be selected tomorrow. The case will prob ably take two weeks. inasmuch as not only are there many witnesses to be ex- amined, but the case is to be contested on all points.
 William Wise. a prominent young man or the clty, m company Wltn Glen HaNlS, who was of bad character, went to the Morris Hotel and called Elias NJ La them to one side. It is claimed that Wise demanded some letters which his sister had written to Latham, and d difficulty followed pistol was drawn ahd Latham was shot, but not until after he had been struck on the head with billy" HaVis was tried and convicted, being sentenced to F! years in the penitentiary He has taken an appeal.
 The case against Wise promises to be sensational because of the events lead ing up to the trouble. The statement is made that Latham had been paying cer- tain attentions to a married sister of MT Wise and she had written letters to Latham Wise attempted to get these let ters and the quarrel followed Latham was married man. He was of good family and was employed as a travelling salesman
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13

Will Ward, a negro who was shot at the opening of the Street Carnival week before last appeared in court yesterday afternoon against General Roberts, the negro who attempted to murder him. Roberts was charged with attempted mur- der and was bound over to await the ac- tion of the grand jury. The shooting created great excitement at the carnival and at first Ward was believed to have been fatally wounded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13

Suits cleaned, steamed and pressed thoroughly and satisfactorily for 75 cents by the Montgomery Steam Laundry. Phone TAO. -2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13

The Daughters of the Confederacy will present Guy Darrell" melodrama writ ten hv Miss Watkins of this city next Saturday night at the opera house. Parts will be taken by several of the most talented young people of the city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-13

Rev. J. B. Mitchell of Mckenzie. Tenn. arrived in Huntsville today to become pastor of the First Cumberland Presby- terian Church. He accepted the call several weeks ago.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-02-19
BANK CHECK BOOKS
-.I* FOR LADIES.

The Savannah Trust Company is out
with combination check and pass
book that is attracting the attention OF
women. It consists of a-neat little red,
Russia leather book containing twenty
five blank checks. on the inside of
the outer cover is a small pocket in
which fits a dainty little pass book. The
attractive features of the book are its
beauty and smallness. The names Of
many depositors have been placed in
gold on the backs by the company. The
book is the idea of Mr.. William ".
Davis, secretary and treasurer OF the
Trust Company.
The combination book is not the only
accommodation for women depositors
made by the Trust Company, for to the
right of their offices on entering is
luxuriously furnished reception room
for them. There may be found desks,
stationery, and various blanks needed
for entering deposits, drawing checks
etc.
Facts About the South" is the title
of a volume by Richard H. Edmonds
of the Manufacturers Record recently
sent out quite generally by the Trust
Company.