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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
TIE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT
Examiner ssdberry Reports It is Il
Fine Condition.

Examiner sedberry Reports It is in
Fine Condition.
T George r. Sedberry, Assistant Examiner
of Public Accounts, yesterday competed
his examination Of the books and &C
rnent and reported to Governor Jelks that
the Department is in an excellent condi-
dition.
Montgomery, Jan. II, 1908.
Hon. William D. Jelks, Governor OF
"Dssr sir.In obedience to your In
structions ! have examined the books, &C
counts and vouchers OF Hon. u. r. Nc
David, Insurance Commissioner OF Ala
bama, from the LIST day Of April, 1900, to
December 81, and beg leave to submit the
following report, 20 wit:
AZ find the books of Mr.. McDavid In
fine condition, tho systematic manner in
which he has kept the books Of this de-
partment enabled me to check them
easily and quickly. The methods in this
department are almost beyond criticism.
append hereto statement OF receipts each
year commencing April !, 1900. and end
ing December 81, 1902, all of which has
been promptly paid to the Treasurer and
proper vouchers are on ME:
STATEMENT.
Year 1900, commencing April
LIST :. ...............-.........$ 2,bSo. ~
Year 1901, entire yer ............ 62,S4.24
Year 1s02, entire year ............. $685.. o.
Total =. .$lS2, 1S6 30
'The Messrs. McDavid and Chief Clerk
Sexton rendered all needed assist
ance, for which they have my thanks.
Respectfully sumbitted,
&c. b. Sedberry,
"Ass't Examiner Public Accounts"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
DECLARES FOR ROOSEVELT.
Calhoun Republican Committee Re
pudiates State Convention.

Admission, Jan. L.-(SpeclaL)-A meet
ing Of the Calhoun County Executive
Committee Of the Republican party was
held yesterday. 1t passed resolutions to
set themselves Alright with the admins
tration and the national party. The meet
ing was attended by nine of the eleven
committeeman and the adoption of the
resolutions was unanimous.
Chairman Hawke Of Piedmont, was re-
quested to call the meeting but did not
and the Committeeman met nothwtth-
standing. Mr.. Hawke rendered his res
ignation provided the resolutions were
adopted and after their adoption his res
ignation was accepted and E. NJ. Lewis of
Admission, was elected.
The resolutions express approval and
endorsement OF the platform adopted by
the recent Alabama State Republican
Convention held in Birmingham, Ala,
September 16 1902, but protest against the
exclusion of any legally qualified elector
such action being contrary to the funda-
mental principles of the Republican party
and the spirit of the government.
The resolutions declare that only legally
qualified voters shall be permitted to par
ticipate In party councils and conventions
but no person so qualified shall be ex-
Guided from such participation, and con-
denim the action of the recent State Con-
yention in excluding from the convention
legally qualified electors and regularly
elected delegates. They deny and repu-
date the party leadership Of those, who
recommended and advocated such action
by the convention. They commend Presi-
dent RooseVelts administration and ma
tional policy and pledge themselves TO do
their utmost to secure his nomination and
election to the Presidency In 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

On January 9Th and 10th. the L. and N.
r, r. will sell one-way Colonist tickets
from Montgomery to all points In Texas
Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and to
certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and
Missouri at greatly reduced rates
For information pertaining to rates.
routes and schedules. call on s. t. Sur
att, Union Ticket Agent. or write or call
on w. l.. Beasley, Passenger Agent
Union Station, Montgomery. Ala.
ndY-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
incentive Public speaking.

New York Evening Post:
Senator Vest, whose mind burns clear
In the midst Of his falling bodily powers.
has Just shown In his two days deoate on
the coal tax With the Republican all
corners what degree OF truth there = u
me current Iaments about the decline 81
orators An orator tnTthe traditional
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

Special sale every day this week of
some special candy at Doves Handy
Kitchen. These sales will be bargain in
fresh, pure candles and can be had only
on that day at prices named:
Monday, Crystalized Ginger, &c per 10.
We crystalize our ginger.
The new hot drink, Bohemian Punch,
ready Monday. Try 1t; you will like it.
aHv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
CAUGHT IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Tuscumbia Negro Charged With
Murder is Under Arrest.


Tuseumbna. Jan. H.-(Special.)- Sheriff
w. 10. Bevill has gone to Harrisburg Pa.
armed with the proper requisition papers
for the arrest OF Jim Jenkins, a negro.
who murdered another negro, Pete Car
penter. in Sheffield last May.
The dead negro was bartender in
C,ontTelTs saloon at Sheffield. He and
Jenkins had a difficulty and Jenkins left
the saloon. secured a shot gun and step
ming I'm to a window, facing the street.
fired load of buckshot into Carpenter.
whose hack was turned. The latter be-
ing killed instantly.
Jenkins fed and although a search was
at once Instituted. no trace of him could
he found until few days ago. the sher-
In received a letter from q negro In Har-
risburg Pa, who claimed to know Jen-
Tins apprising the Sheriff Of his pres
ance IN that city. Jenkins was known in
this place as Robert"
The new Master Mechanic, J. j. Bayiey
NJ the Norfolk Division, appointed to SUE
coed NJ. w. Elliott OF the Memphis Dr.
vision resigned. assumed control Of the
sonthern's shops near this city yesterday.
a large number OF engineers, firemen.
machi1ists and other employees under the
Master Mechanic, met at the shops last
nieht at Q o'clock, at which time Mr.. Ell
iiotf was presented an elegantly engraved
wstch set with a handsome diamond, by
the men of his department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
Makfng it Th0rOughly Harmleas,

Sioux City, Tribune. o I.
the trusts are going to dehorn the new
Department of Commerce at the start
BY securing control Of its Secretary. In
side OF two years from its establishment.
II their plan works, the Department will
mission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
"a tha nabv Is cuttinr Tssth.

u. ,,,ra and use that old and well-tried remedy
1 M So wTNsIOW's SOOTHING SYRUP, for
chIiSren teething 1t soothes the child. softens
tha gums, allays all pain cures wind collie
and Is the best remedy Tor alaErhoea- twenty
ave cents bottle. su-wed-frt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

sense Mr.. Vest never was. even in hts
prime. But he was always 8 Formidable
idebater. and the ready way n which be
powled over one Republican Senator aftef
another. with the eager attention vita
which this feeble old mar was listened
to by both door and gallery bore Wit
ness to tbs fact that decay had noe res
touched hla nimble ipfellest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

James II. Beason Of Princeton, Jack
son County, broke his leg above the knee
by falling of the depot platform at Cur
ley, Madison County, few nights ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

The Scottsboro friends Of Tom Martin,
son OF Hon. William l.. Martin of Mont
somery. congratulate him on his appoint
ment as assistant In the office Of Attor.
hey General Massey Wilson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

There continues to be spirited rivalry
between the telephone lines Independent
Telephone Company Ia preparing to build
line to Langston and now the Cumber-
land Telephone Company has announced
Its determination to build a line to Langs-
ton. Owing to the rivalry between these
lines the Scottsboro people now get the
telephones at 80 cents per month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

Constipation leads to liver trouble, and
torpid liver to Bright's Disease, Prickly
Ash ....ters is a certain cure at any stage
of the disorder. adv-wed-fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

Postmaster Holland says that the cash
receipts OF the Scottsboro postoffice last
year amounted to $2ts2.14-the banner
year of the Office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

M. Fl. Rich, a prominent and wei
known citizen Of Paint Rock Valley. died
few days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
FULL DRESS SUITS

spronged and Pressed Perfectly by
Hollis Dye Works.
Our plant Ia the only one here specially
equipped for that kind Of work. Tele-
phone As3 for our wagon to call for your
suit to be pressed for inaugural ball
adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

Candidates for Probate Judge and other
County Offices are already beginning to
be discussed In High Jackson for next
years election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

wakedeld Arberry, son OF DR.. Arberry
Of this place, has returned on visit to
his fathers family after an absence Of
three and q half years. He 10 hospital
steward in the United States army and
most OF his time abroad has been spent
in the Philippine islands He Is a very
Intelligent and well informed young man
and his observations on the conditions In
the islands are interesting. He says Claus
Spreckels has laid his hands, on the sugar
plantations and a big syndicate will wipe
up the valuable timber lands Of the coun-
try.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
4.4s4 REaIsrERED IN JACKSON
County Board Sends It's Reports to
Secretary of State.

scottsboro. Jan. n.-tspecial. THE
dnal report this week and forwarded It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

Senator Bostick and Representative Bo-
CART and Frazier win, at an early day,
make an effort to have q bill introduced
In the Legislature 10 refund the OUT
standing pike bonds Of jackson County
and to aid in the sale and provide for the
payment Of the interest on the remaining
$4,000 of the original bond bill providing
for the issuance and sale Of s250.0O0 turn
pike bonds. Hon. Virgil Bouldin, prom
inent attorney Of Scottsboro, Ia the au-
thor OF the bill
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

DR.. Oscar Sargent OF Russallville has
moved to Jacksonville. He Is one Of
many new citizens who have come within
| the past few months, most of them to
| get the advantage Of the local free school
| and the State Normal School.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

w. Rutledge Larltin, prominent young
man Of Larkinsville, son OF the late
Colonel w. r.. Larlxin, and Misa Fannie
Blackemore, daughter Of DR.. A.. NJ.
nesdayi night and were quietly married.
There was no parental objection, the
young couple concluding to go to Chat
tanooga for the novelty of the thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

The Bomshall Sparrow Club. Surrey,
England, has accounted for z5,702 birds
during the last six years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

The result Of the meeting here on pro.
Inhibition Is that a petition win go to the
Legislature to abolish the sale Of liquor
in Jacksonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
Choosing Your Sweetheart.

Choose your sweetheart carefully. wise
ly and tehderly. Remember he Is to be
more than this to you some day; he Is
to be your husband.
You girls know very quickly when a
man means more than ordinary friend
ship for you. You have an instinct that
tells you this big, good looking fellow
has come sweethearting and that this is
the time for. you to study him little
bit.
Think out If his temper and yours are
certain to agree well together; think out
If his tastes and yours are alike or II they
can grow. to be .se,s for you know, little
woman, If you want to be happy In your
and wonderful virtue of adaptability.
In a theatrical Autograph hung up
around town an indignant woman asks q
man; Did you write. this letter." Wen
bet that he did, Judging from his looks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
= 7
Breaks up Grip and
Ids

to thu Secretary Of state. The total num-
Der Of registered voters in jackson coun-
ty Ia 4,k3A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

The people Of this section are watching
the present session Of the Legislature
with more interest than they have any
previous one since 1874 They are par
hcuiariy well pleased over the proposed
repeal Of our present election law and
the substitution OF a better one in which
there may be no loophole for frauds,
Among other changes, they say, the
marker" with his large opportunities
| for cheating the illiterats voter, should
So Matters should be also so arranged
| that neither the Probate Judge, Circuit
Clerk nor Sheriff should have anything to
| DO with the appointment of managers Of
| election where they or any of them are
| candidates for reelection or election to
any other Office than the one they hold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
Atlantic Coast Line
Railroad Go.
Sale of Unclaimed and
Refused Freight.

MONTGOMERY. Ala, Jan. 2. 1908.
BY direction Of the Freight Claim Agent,
I win sell at public auction on Saturday, Feb.
9TH. eo3 at Atlantic Coast Line Freight
Warehouse, Montgemery, Ala, for freight and
other charges, the following unclaimed and
refused articles OF freight
Sale will commence promptly at 10 o'clock
a. m, Saturday Feb. 9TH, 1908, at Atlantic
Coast Line Freight Warehouse, corner Court
and Columbus Streets. Montgomery, Ala
J. A HUSKE, Route Agent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18

CALENDAR OF ALABAMA LEGISLATURE.
Fifth Day, Saturday, January II.

8. 70. Aisa-To create Hen IN favor Of
attorneys upon claims which they are
employed to prosecute. Judiciary.
81. a.. Aiso-lTo amend Section $40 Of
the code OF Alabama Revision Of Laws.
s. -. Also-To require notice OF the
time and place Of taking dispositions at
law. Revision OF Laws.
8. IS. Also-To expedite the admtnistra-
ton of justice. Judiciary.
81. a. Mr.. Screws, with notice and
proof OF pubiication-To provide for the
election OF justices of the peace and con-
stables In Precincts l, 2 q 4, and In
Montgomery County. Local Legislation.
Bills Reported.
The Rules Committee reported substi-
tute for 8. "a by Mr.. Hipp ito provide for
subordinate employees OF the Legislature.
The Committee on Agriculture reported
fayorably s. II by Mr.. Dunn ito amend
Sections $50, 3s3 and 3S4 OF the code Of
1oyo. II reduces the tag tax on fertilizers.
The bill went to the calendar.
The House.
No bills were introduced In the House
of Representatives. The Committees were
announced and the House adjourned until
Tuesday. 1t Is expected that flood Of
new bills win reach the Clerks desk on
that day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-18
TREDEaAR NATIONAL BANK.
Il. L. Stevens Again Elected Presi
dent by the Stockholders.

0NAS W NAg 6SOSAAUA9oIbs
Jacksonville. Jan, 17.--{Speoial)-At the
annual meeting Of the stockholders OF the
Tredegar National Bank of this place, II.
l.. Stevenson was reelected President;
william III. Dean, Vice President, and
George r. Tde, Cashier The same resi-
dent Board of Directors were retained.
The bank had a profitable business last
year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-28
/ :s:,HAFER BUILDING

4f if ~
Check for Here and to- Be formally
Paid on T thursday.
The draft from the United States Treas
,ury Department In payment for the Sha-
FER building and the leases Of tenants. aE-
gregatng in amount the sum- Of s2o2, 1880,
was receied yesterday and Is now In GUS
5tody OF the court. It Will be formally
paid In on Thursday. and Immediately
tho title to the property will vest in the
United States government. With the pass
Ing Of tho title and the vacation OF the
rooms on the Main Street floor, with the
exception OF the quarters occupied by
John L. Williams q Son, the postofflce
will begin preparations to occupy the
building It Is believed that the revenue
agents office will soon be removed to
this city from Lynchburg, In which event
they, too. will be located In the shafer
building. {. /, "a
The occupancy Of the annex to the
postottice will greatly facilitate the work
OF that office and expedite the handling
OF mat:s.
& mis- Ii the dull season IN the revenue
department OF the Federal building hero.
Still there is enough work OF routine
nature to keep the force occupied as
usual. fs55 i l33;t q
The new golden oak bookcases for the
library Of the Circuit Court OF Appeals
were unpacked yesterday and are being
put up One OF them Will be placed IN tho
office of Clerk Mnloney,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-28
.OBERLIN GARTER
ACTING AS ATT
Preparing Habeas Corpus.
ri Proceedings for Some ofHis
Fellow Prisoners.
lnY Assoclated Press.

H IL
I wAsHINcYTOnI. April 1.-The 5atten-.
ton Of the War Department has been
called to the activity Of Oberlln Carter,
formerly captain Of engineers, now con-
fined In the penitentiary at Fort -eayers,
worth. Kan. in1actlng as attorney in the
preparation OF cases and petitions OF
ilabeas corpus OF prisoners who claim they
are illegally confined In tho sLeaysnworth
prison, The claim Is made that the
prisoners wore sentenced to be confined
in sHillbid. Manila, or at Catra2a, Callfor'
MIA which are military prisons, and be-
Ing transferred TO Federal prison not
under military control yitlatea the sem
fences. caseaF Of this character arc o..
ready pending in the Circuit Court F,of
Appeals, and the War Department thinks
1t would be well to have them decided
before any. more ha beas corpus proceed
ings Of n like character are brought
Aflettey was written by tho Attorney
General ~ the warden Of The prlsopi TO Ie,6
quest Garter to dssist, s MI SSs
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-28
CATTLE MARKET.

CHICAGO, IS ILL, April e. CATTLE
Steady to strong. Good to prime steers eA 8.
stocEers and feeders, cows 599
4 heifers ss5o05 10; GAMERS g lon Slsoga,I aG
steers. s4G6. iHogs-M Market o@15c. lower.
Mixed and butchers, q sG.S5Q07 10; good to
choice heavy, s715g7 80; roug h heavy. s,!p
Ills; light, s6.65@7 10; bulk Of sales. s7@7 10.
lambs STEADY e 5Sa hi far
to choice mixed, ss.75al42 S;$native lambs
$4.5OG6.65. iS! *
NEW YORK, M April q. ---BEEv1s'ss s.
Steers, loc. higher; bulls, steady; COWS,
En ju theEs aa9saa6sa siSs9s @
Slow Veals. sSGG.6o; extra and selected;
5 Ksnera active isa?s good handy clipped
sheen, 7c. higher. Lambs 81 .50@2. 80 higher
for desirable grades. Wooded sheep $lQp
clipped Do. sss5a52s Swooled i eaffa q
Sse ch '1firo,gsMsteady; state and Pennsyl
vania hogs. sL5o@7G0; Virginia pigs ~,
EAST BUFFALO N. y. April 27.-c 4 7:
as u; Shilling s steers SOS butchers
1. 20; bulls, S25a4.5o; fresh cows and nd
springers steady good 70 choicE sso@ 9, 3;
$50; common to good. ssd6lb. Il ogs-.Plgs
strong, other 10@i5c. lower. Heavy, g: 50dl
$50; york a. s7,3sd74o; pigs. s745@ g, 90;
stays, $505, 50. Lambs-Steaty.f Mixed
sssB ga sc so leWeE 9 gpear aImss
S. 5od6; ewes. ss450@l.75: sheep. top mixed
s75a6; cplls to good. 's2G4'e5ii
st s5ScI q SSs g. Anss H i
5, sheep-Strong at s3@4.50. Lambs
\ Quoted ut $4QG. n al II
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-28
WALL STREET GOSSIP
"A Squirt In the fractions Followed by
Y Dull Trading ak Of Gold Exports.

Especial to The Tilna. Dispatch.)
sgg NEW YORK. April T,--Tne opening
OF the stock market was quiet put talrtS
hard, as the bGEnk statement seemed 70
town traders. London did not give much
lead, and the professional element was In
clined to wait developments, The news
over Sunday was considered to be mainly
favorable
METROPOLITAN:
was considered favorable, 30 far as II
went, although the street was still Of the
opinion that al exact account OF Ing
properties R3sln oond %oea 90 ne
guarantee. s& Nj 6jt "A az e3s
THE FRACTIONS: sS
The fractions generally were affected
by tho expected early announcement OF
the franchise tax decision, and for the
moment sentiment was hopeful on that
point. 54 t N s5 M
IN THE FIRST HOUR;
quiet. but the tone was firm. and what
be directed towards higher prices Lon
don was q very moderate early seller but
tho Western houses bought a little stock.
| especially In tho Changers 5
ST. PAUL FIRM: !.
The Arm tone In st. Paul was based
upon the expectation OF good showing
q earnings for March. i was believed
that the net earnings would be higher. al.
though the best information indicated that
| the car movement had been about the
same, The gain Ia likely to come from
higher class Of freight.
MISSOURI PACIFIC;
Missouri Pacific showed fair strength,
and floor traders thought that the, stock
bought to protect on the severe decline
OF a fortnight ago had been successfully
distributed.
PRICES INCLINED 10 SAG;
Where there WAY any activity IN tho
early afternoon prices were little IN
! clined to sng, The htchison net earnings
/ were disappointing. and the manipulation
In spesaltios was offset by, very fair sell
Ing whAre the market would take 1t.
WALDORF CROWD BI1ARIsH. KS
The members OF the Waldorf-Astoria
crowd were not doing much, but showed
some tendency to get bearish again.
BALTIMORE g. ofHIo;
Baltimore and Ohio to some exten. rec
necte6 the rather weak character OF the
| bull account There has been pool In
/ the stock but Its sources Of Information
are not considered particularly good. Peo-
pie usually n touch Nth T., the real develop
ting II alone, as they did not think there
was any prospect OF an increase In the
| dividend.
ROCK ISLAND:
dlstrlbution Of nsdisested Rock island
common. g.
4 GOLD EXPORTS;
There vas pope talk Of gold sxp0gts
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-04-28
EDITORS i, [,l s,vIEWs
What the New q rk Afternoon Papers
83S SayAbout Yesterdays 7 rading.
fSpec,al to The Times Dispatch.)

v
e Especial to The Times-Dispatch.)
NEW YORK, April 27.--The CONNER,
4 sia,- Advertiser says: The proceedings in
6 to-day's market certainly gave little rea-
+ son to hope for nry Immediate increase ,
Mi Stock Exchange business. What trad
ing there was originated entirely. In pro,
5 ,essonal quarters. and even professio nal
SPECTATORS showed very little inclination
me unresponsiyeness of the Outside
public evidently means tina this class
a Df investors are contsenting themselves We,
ice no Immediate incentive for buying
Tor a RISE neither 90 they see any good
5,easonfwhy they should sell. A
don this morning, but this reflected noth IL
:, Ing ,nfavora BILE in London's own market,
ConBols. In fact We're q trihe higher FOR
The share list hero opened at about Sat.
iEurday's closing level. rose half point
& or SO In the leading issues, and then
L decrease 7of $4,000 In Atchisons surplus
y earnings for the month Of March caused
n seine rntlie,. heavy selling Of that stock:
@nna other railroad shares We're depressed
4 III sSmpathy. jtF
There is good reason for believing, how
charges q the has
\ lnent expenditures and daes not. there.
3 Its earning power. III
without any recovery from tho lowest
4 point.
u prices moved mod erate1y IN the early
! operations under the Leadership Of Metro
y pnNtan which advanced 2h on the &C.
May be and net
Business was very quiet during the
morning, but became more actiYe r IN nn re
10 Is, sell !. a,o = ~ ,dvo !, .
Z In exchange, which gnyo rise to agitation
OF gold exports. vague rumors that some
II thing unfavorable was hanging over me
market and apprehension that the Court
Of Appeals would soon hand down de.
cisioni sustaining the constitutionality OF
the franchise tax law ~ ),
i Tho trading element was generally
ranged on the bear side Of the account;
& and their operations greatly facilitated
~ IL london mons soi ID $500 shares. and there was
ri z disposition abroad to reduce commit
\ The Evening Post says: Possibly on,e
Market Of this afternoon was the further
se n eeregn snshanffs . sFh hs s'eT rae
aot MAS sfe os hiap rate ate GlS VIXEN sod
been exported in years when Parls ex
change was lower Is still below tho figure
y at which such shipments nre inevitable,
market is that 1t started fairly frrp. I'D
vanced q tr!fle for some leading. stocks
then sold off slowly during the, afternoon
Il {; The closing was dull and ihanlmate, and
indeed. tho volume Of business was Sigh
Z throughout the day. Some exceedingl
good railway gross earnings were re
3 ported.
The Evening Sun says: Stock marke
dealings We're In extremely, small p9lum
perfeial explanations for the extrem
dnljess IN the unsettled political condi
lions In China and Eastern Durope. an
4 me decision Of the Court OF Appeals a
nv Albany upon the special franchise taxin
y case would be handed down this week.