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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

ences without departing from their terms. This, the Commission thinks, is douDt- crease in the number of formal corn- plafnts made to the Commission during the present year. which arc more than
 than four Oi ss s Of received the year before. The fact tn at such complaints multiply Is highly sigiiifi- cant. Yet the authority of the Commis. been enlarged in the least by the amend ment in questior.
 These increases are general, and while. able quantity of given article. they are ."mpdf stively small, they amount in the aggregate to zn enormous sum. The effect of these advances has been to c1rresp3nd- ingly increase the tax laid upon the gem eral body of producers and consumers in tnis country for the benefit of the owners of railway property. These advances lave been usually SUI ,., if not always. the result ot idle to say, asserts the Commission, that where such condition exists there has not been an understanding between the that competition between different car riers would prevent unreasonable ad. vances md secure reasonable rates.
 Se,Sss Mi5nSu, t expressing an opinion as to amounted to violation of law--and they insist that 1t has not--the Commission de- sires to point out clearly and empnati-
  ooes prevail as practically eliminates all competition in the tartff rate The re- quirement of the law that carriers shall compete affords no protection to the pub lie.
 The Commission confesses its helpless ness when it says there is now no way In which these advances can be presented. If they are just and reasonable, It says, they ought not to be prevented. It Is impossi- ble to contemplate with indifferences the fact that the result of all the recent im- provements in transportation facilities is an increase in the transportation charge. or to remember with indifference that this species of property now possesses the power to tax untustly every other species of property. If these charges are unrea- sonable, they are a most insidious means of taking unjustiy from the general body of the public for the benefit of the few, ana some means should be devised by which this can be prevented.
 A long chapter of the report is devoted to accidents and an increase in casualties is primarily laid to the great increase in traffic
 Tn the year ended June 90, 1905, the number of passengers killed in train &C., cidents was 164, and of injured, 4424: of employees killed. 695: injured 44J. Gas. ualties from other causes. added to these, make totals of 321 passengers and 3.2S5 employees killed and 6.973 passengers and 8 nn4 employees injured. These number s al $ larger by considerable per centage than the corresponding numbers of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Americans in Mexico.

Captain R. B. Pegram, president of the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railroad, with headquarters in Mexico City, is in Birm- ingham visiting his son. R. B. Pegram, Jr., chief clerk of Division Freight Agent Browder. of the Southern Railway. Cap tain Pegram says that Americans are in- vading Mexico rapidly and are purchasing property heavily and improving it. Cap- tain Pegram says that President Diaz is the most popular citizen of Mexico and will be reelected next year beyond all doubt. Captain Pegram further asserts that Mexico is of the opinion that the construction of the Panama canal is a good thing, but does not believe in the manner in which the United States Is glv- ing assistance to the revolution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Heavy Movement of Pig.

There is a heavy. outward movement of pig iron from Alabama and the statement Is made that 400 900 tons of iron have been sold for shipment in the next few weeks. The better part of this Iron is sold at low prices It is positively assert ed that No 2, Foundry, is being quoted at $10 per ton, delivery after the second quarters in next year.
 Orders have been received to get ready for a resumption of work at the steel rod, wire and nail mills at Ensley, the under standing being that the Alabama Steel and Wire Company has purchased steel sufficient to run the plant until its steel mills at Gadsden are in operation The rod. wire and nail mills at Ensley will give employment to several hundred men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Dauehtrev Dies of Wounds.

Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 22.-Deputy Sheriff Daughtrey, one of the men shot by W. A. Gautier. arrested in Sampson County for destroying rural mail boxes, died to- day Gautier having been sent to the federal prison at Atlanta will be brought back here at the next term of federal court. six month hence, to answer to the charge of killing the officer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Givea LibrarY to University.

Richmond. Va, Dec. 22.-A University of Virginia special says:
 Barnard shipp of Louisville, a literary recluse, has bequeath his library valued at $1OOOOO to the University of Virginia and the bill of Jading for the entire col- lection has beeh received at this institu- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Killing in Bessemer.

Special Patrolman Joseph Stallings shot and killed a negro named Ed Harris, alias Ed Jones, last night at the city market in Bessemer. For several months the local marketmen have suffered at the hands of thieves, so last night Chief Wal lace placed this officer near the market to catch them. The officer concealed himself near the door, and as things were quieted down the negro began to make his haul. He secured entrance to the building by taking the hinges off the door. and the officer allowed him to get on the inside, and as the intruder began to get a load of meats he was commanded to throw up his hands. but instead of obeying he made break at the officer with a large meat ax. He was shot down just in time to save the life of the officer. The bullet took effect in the side and penetrated the heart, causing instant death,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
IN HIS OWN BEHALF
JOHN BIBB GOES ON THE W.T.
 NESS STAND.
Swears That His Confession to Superintendent Starkes That He Robbed Union station Safe
 is Not True,

Birmingham, Dec. 22.-(special. .)-The arguments in the case of John Blob. charged with robbing the safe in the union passenger station ticket office a few months ago. when something over ss.ooO in money. orders and checks was stolen, have begun and the case will go to the jury tomorrow morning. John Bibb. the defendant. who is an> intelligent looking young man of education, was on the stand today and it was dramatic scene. He said that the confession which was sworn to as having been made by him shortly after being brought back from Nashville. was untrue.
 He said that W. s. George. the alleged detective who tipped" the officers and helped work up the case at the start. had given him $350 when he departed from Birmingham. He said that he did not commit the robbery and heard of it through the newspapers. He said that George came to him and told him to leave the city and gave him the money. : While in Nashville, he stated he first heard of his brother being under arrest in Birmingham. He said he voluntarily decided to come back. The defendant cried while testifying. In his testimony he said that when he got back he saw several detectives and B. M. Sparks. superintendent of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. He said Mir. Starks insisted that he tell evrything and he testified that he consented to take every thing on his shoulders. He did this. so he said. to save his brother from prosecu- ton.
 The defendant said he is Z years of age and was born at Warrior, Ala. He denied statements which were accredited to him and told of how George called him liar in front of the officers when he accused George of committing the robbery.
 Several other witnesses were examined in behalf of the defendant after which B. M. Sparks was recalled in rebuttal by the State. Mir. Starxs S1id that the de- fendant never told him that his second statement was untrue. CThe second statement was the defendant had conn mitted the robbery.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Coast Line.
 Christmas Holiday Rates. "*.

One and third fares plus 2sc. for the round trip, tickets to sold December 23rd, 24th 25h, 3oth 3st, also January 1st, 1904, with final limit January 4th ' For teachers and students of schools and colleges tickets will be sold December 18th 22nd inclusive with final limit January 8th I9o4
 See any agent of Atlantic Coast line, address,
 l. A. TAYLOR, T. P. A., Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Contempt of Court.

There was set for trial yesterday In the United States Court at Macon, Ga. a case in which several high railroad off, cials are charged with contempt of court.
 Milton H. Smith of Louisville Presi- dent of the Louisville and Nashville Rail- way Company; Walker D. Hine of Louis vile. First Vice-President of the Louis vile and Nashville; Judge Ed Baxter of Nashville. General Counsel for the Louis- vile and Nashville. and w. Hale of Sa- yannah, Division Superintendent of the present.
 The case is the application of the Inter- state Commerce Commission for rule of contempt against President Smith of the l.. and N; Superintendent Hale of the &. A. L., and Superintendent W. B. Dem ham of the Atlantic Coast Line, for the alleyed disregard of an order of the Com mission forbiding certain alleged exorbi- tant freight rates from points in Florida to the Savannah court.
 Aside from the fact that this ts proba- ply the first time that contempt pro- eeedings have been instituted against men of such prominence and influence the case is important and will attra ct wide attention because it involves the question of the authority of the United States Court to attach for contempt of the Interstate Commerce Commission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Will Contest tha Claim.

H. W. Coffin. trustee for the Donelson Construction Company. in speaking of the claim of D. NJ. Drennen against that and the other two concerns for $l0.0O0 for act ing as adviser, said this afternoon that it had all along been his intention and that of his attorneys to contest the claim of MT. Drennen, and any other claim which they thought should not be allowed and that at the proper time such action would be taken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Have you started to read |.

Have you started to read La 1"-~e." the serial story now rum ming in The Weekly Advertiserp It's a good one. Back numbers, containing first chapters, will be mailed on application. Subscrip- ton rates to The Weekly Advertiser $1.o0 year, 30 cents, six months; 25 cents, three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
T'he Harrinan systems.
York dispatch says;

A NeW York dispatch says:
 According to the best authorities the policy of the two great Hartman sys- tems for the calendar year 1904 is now fairly well defined. The most striking characteristic of the two policies is their conservatism in the matter of new under takings. The Southern Pacific has spent during the past three years well over $50.- OOO,OW on Improvements properly charge able to capital account. Union Pacific, all lines. has spent about S40, 100000, part of which has been funded under the con- vertible and Oregon Short Line mort gages. 1t appears that the apparent check in the progressive policy of these to bring the financing of these tremend- ous operations up to requirements.
 1t is worth while noting carefully the deferred assets and one item of current liabilities in Union Pacific balance sheet, all of which manifestly represent neces- sary financing. The following list is fair Iy comprehensive:
 Loans to Southern Pacific. $15,3 ,119; ad- vances to new lines. $7,366.565; advances for steamships, $3.799S95. Total. $26, ,562, ,579.
 These items are carried as free assets On the liabilities side they are represent ed in one item of $14,250O00 loans and bills payable, most of which went to Southern Pacific.
 The items of advances represents the cost o1 AZ. 20 miles of new road 55 76 miles of siding, fifteen freight locomotives, elev- en passenger cars, 300 freight cars, and two iron steamships, each of 13500 tons capacity. It is, of course, impossible to itemize in detail the work done by means Of the advances to Southern Pacific.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
A ounrantsed Cure for Piles.

Itching, Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles. Your druggist will refund money If PAzo Oint- ment fails to cure you, in 6 to l4 days. Soc. su-Md.fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

there being two sections of Louisville and Nashville train No. yesterday morr- ing and three sections of train No. from New Orleans yesterday evening.
 The Texas business this year. Texans who formerly lived in Alabama, Georg'a and other States. returning to their homes for the holidays, is said to be heavier than ever known. universal prosperity be- ing given as the cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

H. w.. Nathan, Commercial Agent of the National Railroad Company of Mex ico. has lot of beautifully illustrated books issued by his company, descriptive ot the Republic of Mexico. and particu- Is traversed by the National Mexico, the Highlands of the Tropics" is the title of the little book. It tells something of the early history of the Republic, and traces it's fortunes down through political ylcissitudes to the time of the present Republic, and the masterful statesman ship of President Diaz. The recent great the Republic is commented on, but not to the exclusion of the romantic features of its history. or the grandeur of the scenery which Is offered tourists. The route of the National, which is through one of the loveliest and richest parts of Mexico. Is described. numerous pictures being given of the attractiveness which trip over the line will afford
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Trains 37 and Se carry Pullman drawing' with superb dininG-car service; 35 ana 50 car York and New Orleans, dining-car service SPa Ia ries through day coach Atlanta 70 NsW CTi as with Western Railway of Alabama; uAin S% S' a Ia carte La Grange to Macon ID
 O. B. TYLER, 0. A, Montgomery, Ala D; S,; q; LUPS, c. P. A, Atlanta. Ga. J; 70. hE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Several car loads of marines from Mare Island en route to Portsmouth, Va. pass ed through the city last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Happiness is but another name for per feet health. Uuse Prickly Ash Bitters and be happy. It keeps the vital organs healthy and well regulator.
 we'd frt-Su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Station Master McRae who went to St. Louis several days ago to meet his broth CT, returned home yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Rush at the Union Station.

The rush at the union railway station still continues and the crowds today prom ise to be greatly augmented as the holi- day rates of a fare and a third, plus p cents. took effect at midnight last night. The local suburban crowds will probably keep up until Christmas morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Because of the good price of cotton merchants are doing lively business and everything is in a prosperous con- dition in Union Springs.
 City Clerk P. L. Cowan is going about on crutches on account of an affection of the bone in his right leg, just below the knee.
 Miss Flora Stephens will be married to Homer Martin, Wednesday at the home of the bride, near town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Mrs J. H. Rainer will entertain Wed nesday afternoon at finch in honor of her guest. Miss Mamie Wilson, of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Much interest centers around the com ing marriage of Miss Maggie Lou Han son to Ike Feagin, which will take place
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

at the Presbyterian Church. the after noon of January 9th. Both are very popular here and their marriage will be very brilliant one They will leave im- mediately after the ceremony for a trip to Florida, and upon their return will be at home to their friends at Mrs. Frank E'razer's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

ry Pullman drawing-roOm sleeping ear Nee rtanourg and nd Washington Atlants and Ma cans N. 6 B. R. R. train S4. connecting
 La Grange carries parlor car buffet aervics
 o'RoURKE, c A. Selma. Ala; ,. P. Brr.. 4RP R h P Iur2 A. M A'S5s% HoStsO6ery @s GaHiAs ai. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

The home of Mrs. Hendon was burned a few days ago. The house belonged to l. M Ellis, and was insured. Mrs Hem don's loss was entire, she having no in- surance on household goods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Mrs. Virginia Johnson gave a finch party last Friday afternoon. Miss Wills deen Frazer and Miss Della Wilson cut for the prize, an elegant picture. which fell to Miss Wilson. All drew for the consolation prize, a Christmas booklet and Miss Amoret Dawson was the fortu- nate one. A four course lunch closed the afternoons pleasure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

The Baptist Sunday school is prepar- ing for a Christmas tree, Thursday even ing. A literary program will be rem dered. This Sunday school took a col lection for the orphanage last Sunday. raising about S30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
Seaboard Air Line Rv.
Montgomery. Ala.


 6e4Ne nr..ro,,o ., Arrive Daiiy' MohSs"ineFS' Ala' Daily. s;ooam Hurtsboro, Columbus, RIch-I lland, Albany, Americus
 lCordele, Jacksonville, Nal
 Icon lvia Cordele) Savannah
 and points East 7.ssD,,
 Cvia Western Railway
 and AtlantA.l 6:45amI For Raleigh, Norfolk Oldi a.oo.- Point Comfort. Petersburg S'~S~A' lRchmOnd, Washington, Bail
 ltimore. Philadelphia New
 York and all points East
 Pullman Sleepers Atlanta
 Ito Norfolk and New York
 JDining car service on nooni :3opml train from Atlanta. a,ooDr, 6:Sopml Union Springs. Ala, andI points on Seaboard betwaeni
 IMontgonnsry and Ft Davis
 ISolid train for Unionl
 lSprings: no change of cafs- S;Isapo Delightful Rail and Water trip to the rsss, via Norfolk or Savannah. Apply to C Adams: s; , F. A; I. suratt, u. T. A.. Mont: geSIssSsry AtA aer fsh information. or Charles spaily except Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

Henry Harvey. colored, was struck by passenger train, few nights ago. and as the result he has two broken ribs. and a badly crushed ankle. He was brought into town and his wounds attended to by the surgeon for the Gen. tral Railroad. An empty whiskey bot tie upon his person told the cause of the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

The Texas Travel. The great flood of Texas holiday busi- ness still continues with unabated vigor,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23
UNION SPRINGS EVENT.
Burglar Steals $5 But Loses Nickel
 of the Amount.

or Lhe AIuouuI.
 Union Springs. Dec. 22.-(Special.)-Las Saturday night some one entered the home of Mrs. W. A. McAndrew, and took purse containing s, which was lying on the dresser. Nothing else was disturbed, the purse was found next morning on the front porch and 5c on the ground, which in his flight, the burg lar lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23


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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-23

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Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12
SHOULD BOIL WATER

Ing drinking water from the river,
that although 1t did not do any
harm to boil 1t and by so doing the
people would be on the safe side, I"
Many people have the idea that so
long as there Is Ice In the river there
can be no danger of germs, yet there
are germs according 10 exper S,
& ,ating along In the under current.
But one death from typhoid fever
aud four new cases were reported
Yesterday at Butler. The doctor
are all taking a more hopeful view
of the situation now, and are OF The
opinion the backbone Of the cpl
demic has been broken. The total
of deaths that have occurred to
date from the fever Is 6tty-two.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12
The Churches.
Methodist.

Rev. II Barton BoWden Pastor
Sabbath School e.45 a. m.-classes
for all ages. At II a. N. Mrs Ada
Wallace Unr1th will address the
congregation In one of her inima
table lectures. Preaching by the
pastor at 7:3o p. m. Subject Prom
the Cradle to the Crave" Junior
League 2:3o.p m. E2worth League
6'2o p. m. Wednesday and Fri
day service at 1880 p. m. Ladies
Aid society will meet Thursday
afternoon In the church. You are
invited to one and all services.
Episcopal
Rev. G. A Dowell, rector. Holy
Communion and sermon at II a. m
Sunday School at 3 p m. Evening
Prayer aud sermon at 1890 p. m.
Lltany service on Friday after
noon at 4 o'clock. The Rev George
c. Shaw. of St. Marys, will cele-
brate the Holy Communion and
preach at the morning service.
The seats In St Pauls church are
free and strangers are welcome to
all the services.
HOLY Rosary
The masses In Holy Rosary
church tomorrow will be celebrated
at $3.50 and 1890 o'clock a.! m
Sunday School at ago o'clock p. m
Vespers and benediction at 7:3o P
m. All are cordially invited to
these services
Baptist.
Rev. Kelly will preach at this
church tomorrow morning and
evening. Other services will be
conducted as usual.
All are cordially invited.
Presbyterian.
Rev. Thomas A. Anderson pas
tor. Preaching II a. n. and 1890
Sunday School o:35 a. m. {. e.
$50 p. m. At the evening services
there will be an interesting lecture
In the interest of temperance by
Mrs. Unruh who comes highly rec
emmended.
All are cordially invited.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12

Our citizens should follow The
example of those residing Ia the
lager cities north ofus and which
border on the Ohio river The
river, from which most all the town
get their water supply, IS at present
very low, and experts say that some
of the germs of typhoid fever that
infest the river at Butler, Pa are
carried far down the Ohio, and that
all who use water from the stream
are In danger of the disease.
Health Officer R H. Ltndemuth.
of Wheeling, stated yesterday In
an interview on the subject OF boil
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12
Seriously Injured

A report reached the city today
to the effect that Charles Bisett, oi
Parkersburg, had sustained frac-
tnre of both legs In gas explosion
Yesterday near Weston. We were
unable to get particulars OF the de
plorable sfair. Mr.. BIsett, IS Su
perintendent Of the Eastern OIL
company, and was married about
four years ago to Miss Mae Mech
ling, of this city.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12

The joyful yoangster with the
sled Is now In the height of his
glory. There are number of fine
coasting tracks In the city, and
after the beautiful has become
tramped enough to make good
shedding the grades are always
crowded with bobs and every other
kind that carry the riders over the
CLASSY surface. There are always
more or less accidents to occur
from coasting during the winter
season. but those on the sleds do
not seem to mind the danger, for
they pile on and fly away down the
grade without thought OF what
might follow. However, no serious
accidents have as vet occurred from
the dangerous sport.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-12-12

There Is great deal of complaint
heard at present regarding the
number of buns and begsars com
log .nto the city during the past
few days. The cold weather Of the
last week h had much 10 do with
bringing this class of people here.
A, a rule the majority of them are
people who are on the tramp the
year around. and as soon as real
cold weather sets In they get to the
nearest city, where they expect to
he taken care of by the charitab'y
inclined during the cold spells.
The police have been doing some
excellent work In getting rid Oi
this class of people, but there are 80
mauy coming In that 1t Is impos-
slble to keep track of them all.
It's fortunate there's no coal
strike.