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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
RECORD RUN WAS MADE
MIR. LOVES SPECIALS FLIGHT
 ACROSS THE CONTINENT.
Distance of $500 Miles Travelled in ssventy-thres Hours and Twen- a
 ty-one Minutes-Bea Its Own Schedule.

Los Angeles, Cal, Aug. T.--Ati 1:06 o'clock this afternoon. the special train bearing Henry F. Lowe. chief engineer of the United States Steel Corporation. drew in at La Grande station, having completed run from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean. 8 distance of more than s,9OO miles. in the fastest time on record. MT. Lowe left New York Tuesday, August {. at 2:lS ?. rn.. and arrived in Los Angeles seventy-three hours and twen- ty-one minutes later, one hour and twen- ty-one minutes more than three days of actual running time. which includes three hours gained running from East to West.
 The run from Chicago was made over the lines of the Atchiscn, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad. a distance of 2.2be miles. The time from Chicago to Los Angeles was 6 hours and Bi minutes, an |averAke speed Of te.7 miles an hour, in. ciudIng all stops. This run clips fvt hours and i've minutes of all prsviona records.
 The record breaking run just finished by Lowe. was undertaken to gain the bed side of his 11-yeareold daughter. who was dying in Los Angeles. The child died early Thursday morning. but Mir. Lowe was not advised of her death until well on his way. As the schedule had been prepared by the railroad, the trip was continued as originally planned. ex- cept that the trip was made in ten hours less than scheduled from Chicago to Los Angeles.
 When the Santa Fe special left Chicago Wednesday at 1i0:15 a. m., it was in- tended that that run to Los Angeles should be made at an average speed of SS miles en hour. including stops. As tho train passed through Missouri and Kansas it was found that faster time than the schedule provided for could be made. Orders were then given to make as fast time as was safe.
 The special began to gain at once. At La Junta, Col, 1t was more than one hour ahead of it's schedule and when Albuqurque was reached last evening this gain had been increased to three hours and fifteen minutes. Reaching San Ber- nardino, nine hours and twenty minutes ahead of time. the special had q clear track to Los Angeles. 63 miles. The run over this last stretch of track was Q record breaker, the speed at times being as fast as 75 miles an hour, and at 1:0s o'clock the train whirled into La Grande station.
 Mr. Lowe was hastily driven to the Westminster Hotel, where he joined his wife, who has been prostrated since the death of the child.
 The previous record for a trans-conti- mental run was made by A. c. R. Pea cock, d director of the United States Steel Corporation, who on March N, 1900, made the run from Los Angeles to Chicago over the Santa Fe Railroad in 7 hours 56 minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
The Two Jims in Good Shape.

San Francisco, Aug. 7-For the first time since he has been in training Cham pion Jeffries spared In public at Harbin Springs tonight. He appeared at an en- tertainment given for the benefit of a cripple, and boxed three rounds each with Fitzsimmons, Joe Kennedy and Jack Jeffries. He appeared to be in splendid condition and apparently quicker on his feet than ormerly. B. Bishop and Aurelio Herrera went to Alameda today with Yank Kenny and Sam Berger to see Cor bett at work The ex-champion boxed with Berger and wrestled with Kenny and at the conclusion of the bouts both pro- nounced him to be in better condition than ever before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Automobile Iaw Knocksd out.

New York. Aug. 7.-In deciding several pending automobile cases today, the court of special sessions, in a case against James. T. Williams, held that the pro- visions of the Bailey law requiring owners of automobiles to register with and obtain certificates from the Secretary of the State was unconstitutional because dis- eliminates against users of automobiles on highways. The general purpose of Identification is declared to be wise but the exception of dealers and mnufactur- CTS "unconstftutional and unfair discrim- ination against private owners"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
TEXAS HAS UNIQUE CASE.
Mob Had Negro, But Failed to Lynch
 Him.

Dallas. Tex. Aug. IA special to The News from Henderson, Tex, says that Isom Strong, a young negro, last night attempted to enter the bedroom of Mrs. Mollie Lacy, a widow. Mrs. Lacy was awakened. She gave the alarm and the negro was soon captured and identified by her and taken to jail.
 This afternoon the sheriff quietly slip- ped the negro out of town. but a mob followed and took the prisoner from the officer and brought him back to town. Preparations were made to lynch him, bue District Judge Levy promised the mob that the grand jury would consider the negros case at once. The mob finally dispersed and the negro was taken back to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
eoT AwAY WITH slaS, ,ooo.
Dewey's Dedication the Largest in History of North Carolina.

Dewey's Dedication the Largest in
 History of North Carolina.
 Newborn. N. C.. Aug. 7.-The alleged shortage of Thomas W. Dewey. cashier of the Farmers and Merchants Bank of this city. proves to be $12s. .0o0 said to be the largest embezzlement in the history of the State. The reward for Dowey's capture has been increased to $500. Dewey left only n,90o in cash in the bank. u.00o of 1t in gold. Reported specuiaticns in cotton futures is said to be one way in which the money went. It is under stood that the embezzlements were hid by false entries.
 July 9, State Bank Examiner Ellington examined the bank and as the books in- dicated irregularities he immediately made an investigation.
 The shortage has steadily increased to e125.0o0 Cashier Dewey left Newborn Saturday evening. ostensibly on personal business to return Monday. He was last heard from on Seaboard Air Line train going north, from which he mailed letters to his brother. Charles Dewey of Gcidsboro. telling of his shortage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Declines the Office

Santa Fe.. N. M, Aug. L-clement M. Smith today sent a telegram from Hast ings, Mich. saying he had declined the appointment as Chief Justice of New Mexico, rendered him recently by Presi- dent Roosevelt Mir. Smith gave no reason for his action. but It is believed he was influenced by the sentiment existing in the territory against the appointment of a nom resident to the Chief JustieeslIiD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
shorter work Dav 0ranted.

Philadelphia. Aug. 1.-The local organi- zation of the Molders and Core Workers Union of North America. after striving for years for shorter work day, was conceded that demand today by the local members of tbe National Founders As sociatioh. The men are given a nine hour day, beginning Monday, and will re- ceive an increase of 10 cents a day in pay beginnig June 1, 1904 As reward for not striking on June g. when their de- mands were made. the employers decided to give the men 10 cents a day. dating from June Srd, or a total of $5 for each man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
STAMP CERTIFICATE.
Postmasters Give the Hubbard
 Scheme Their Endorsement.

Boston. Aug. 7,-The business program of the convention of the National Association Of Post masters was finished today after what is said to be one of the most successful gatherings in the history of the organization. The business session opened with discussion on the postal service as @ profession; what a postmaster shall be; what constitutes an up-to-date post office"
 The Committee on Resolutions presented their reports which embodles all that done at the convention, which was adopted. One of the features of the resolutions was that the un- qualified opinion of the members of the con- vention favorable to the Hubbard stamp cer- tificate as a means of remitting small amounts of money by mail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
sAoREDoTAL LEAGUE.
Clerical Delegates at Pittsburg Form
 an Organization.

Pittsburg, Aug. 1.-The delegates at- tending the National Convention Of the Catholic Total Abstenence Union Of America, spent the day in excursions to places of interest about Pittsburg. Tho convention will close tomorrow.
 Bishops and priests of the Catholic Church, who are delegates to the conven- ton met today and organized the Ma tIonaI Sacredotal League of America and elected the following officers:
 President, Rev. Father SiebforSer, Cam ton, O.; Honorary President. Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati: Secretary and Treas urer, Rev. P. J. Mullen. Boston.
 The membership will be composed of those of the Catholic clergy who are total abstainers. and who will devote their energies to the promotion of total absti- hence among their people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Rigo Again in Favor.

Washington, Aug. 1.-The State Departa ment has received mail despatch from Caracas, Venezuela stating that the diff fculty between the Venezuelan Govern mene and the French citizen iVale Rigo has been adjusted Rigo has been ordered expelled from Venezuela and had put in a large claim for damages. The matter was settled by cancellation of the order of expulsion and withdrawal of Rig0'a claim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
ELECTION CONFIRMED.
Merry Del Val Sends News of Elec-
 tion to Plus x.


 Washington, Aug. 7.-Monsignor Fal- eonio, the apostolic delegate to this coun- try, today received the following cable gram from Rome:
 ''I confirm the election of Cardinal sarto as supreme pontir according to a telegram sent before.
 (Signed) Merry del Val"
 This is the first official notice that Mon- signor Falconio has received of the cleo ton of Cardinal Sarto as Pope.
 The first cablegram mentioned by Mon Eignor Merry del Val has not been re- ceived at the legation here. Immediately upon receipt of the above cablegram Mon signor Falcona issued the following ad- dress to the hshops within his jurisdic- tiOn:
 Washington. D. C.. Aug. :. lSOe
 Your Lordship-After the painful an- nouncement of the death of Leo XIII, I am happy to bring you today tidings of great joy The most eminent Cardinal Joseph Sarto. patriarch of Venice. has been elected Pope and has assumed the name of Plus x. Such is the consoiing information have just received from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
will File Provisional Bond.

New York. Aug. 7.-I.ewis B. Rolston, assignee of Edwin s. Hooiey & Go. bank CTS and brokers, to file a provisional bond of s25oOo0 until the defunct firms sched- ules are filed. which with she amount of the bond will be fixed by the court. The actual value of the assets that will come into the hands of the assignee are $500. .000. The assets consist of cash on hand and in bank of $Ss.00o; securities. s22,OO0; securi- ties pledged over and above loans, &16S, 600; seat in New York Stock Exchange. s6o.- O0O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Earthouakes in 1nexieo.

Mexico City. Aug. 7.-Reports from va fious points in the Southwestern part of the republic show that earthquake shocks are again being felt. The city Of ;Oaxaca has been shaken. also Pochutta. near the Guatemalan border. The volcano of Co., lima Is again active. Large clouds of gas are passing over the city of colina.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
SAYS HE STOLE sso, o,ooo.
Treasurer of Preachers Aid Society
 . Defaulter.

Boston. Aug. 7.-In letter written last Tuesday from Montreal to Rev. George H. Spencer. pastor of his church in East Boston. Willard S. Ailen. Treasurer of the Preachers Aid Society of the New Eng land Conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Church. confessed that he was q defaulter to the amount of more than ss0.00o of the Society's funds.
 Mfr Allen has been treasurer of the so- ciety for twelve years and clerk of the East Boston District Court for twenty nine years and for sixteen years was a prominent member of the school commit tee of Boston. He left home about c week ago without announcing his destina- ton and the first heard from him was the letter to the East Boston clergyman. Mir. Allen said that he had lost the money in speculation. He requests the minister to notify the members of the Allen family and the ofiicers of the so- ciety of his confession.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08

maintain it's high Character. and that its future win be as honorable and as gio- rious as has been it's history in tho post. His earnest solicitude ani best wishes will ever follow the fortunes of the army
 Nelson A. Miles.
 Lieutenant General Commanding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
THE MEXICAN CENTRAL.
Plans for Readjustmsnt of the se-
 curiffaa.

curtttes.
 New York, Aug T--Plans for the read- justment of the securities of the Mexican Central Railroad have been completed.
 A committee consisting O LadenbuFg. Thalman & Co.,. and the Equitable Trust Company of thls city; the Mississippi Valley Trust Company of St. Louis: the old Colonel Trust Company of Boston and J. Henry Schroeder of London. will offer to change the several issues of ex- isting income bonds aggregating about $S2 OO0.O0O Into new short time loan in~ terest bearing dGbenture certificates. These debenture will run to 1908, paying per cent interest for the first three years, and { per cent for the remaining two years.
 It is distinctly stated that no attsmrk will be made to increase the present capitalization of the company; on the contrary. the proposed readjustments airn at a reduction of this capital.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Mon.lsnor M.rry del val .Aroush cable.

Monsignor Merry del Val through a cable gram.
 with the election of the new Pope a new link has been added to the golden chain of the succession of Roman ponSiffs. which stretches unbroken across the broad and historic field from St. Peter in the first century to the newly elected pas tor in the twentieth.
 Let us rejoice and return thanks to Divine Providence for having speedily provided the church with another worthy pastor. Guided by our faith. we recognize in him the successor of St. Peter, the vicar of our divine Lord. our spiritual fa- ther. the supreme pastor of the church. As such he claims our obedience. love and veneration; and have no doubt that the Catholics of America, faithful to their glorious tradition. will equal those of every other nation in their fidelity and attachment to the new pontiff.
 May God grant him long and pros- porous reign for the welfare of the church and the honor of the apostolic see. sgsg ss5 se r
 Tn making this announcement to you, I have the honor to remain, most faithf- fully yours In Christ. D. Ealconio, "Archhishop of Larissa. Apostolic Dele-
 gate.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
SHOT FATHER AND SON.
Charlie Henderson Says His Life Had
 Been Threatened.

Dallas. Tex, Aug. IA special to the News from Cooper. Texas. says:
 c. W. Robertson. living near Horton and his six year old son were shot and killed last night by Charlie Henderson.
 Robertson went to Hendersons house under the influence of liquor. and Hen derson claims, threateped his life. Hen derson fired at him. but the first charge struck the boy. The second sb3t killed Robertson. Henderson surrendered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-08
Conduct of tho Cardinals.

New York, Aug. 7.--The Rome corre- spondent of The Times cabling by way of London. discredits the ''old nisconcep- tions' fostered chiefly by the continental press concerning the conduct of the sa- cred college before and during the delib- erations of the conclave. He recalls the strange tales of .intrigues. counter-ir- trigues. private rancors. and petty feuds, which were told at the time of the con clave which elected Leo. XIII. and which were afterward disproved when the true history of the conciave was written, and he says much the same process has been taking place during the conciave of Plus x.
 spondent says in conclusion, one must be content to state the firm conviction, based upon the closest and most careful obssr- vation that they had performed their du- ties conscientiously.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
VERY one here will remember the

l = VERY one here will remember the Gb) beautiful Mrs. Paul Jones, who 0 visited Mrs. T. V. Boardman two winters ago, and will be interested In the announcement made of the publication of novel from her pen entitled "At the Heart of Old Pelee."
 Mrs. Jones has selected for her nom de plume the name of Paul Chambliss, and her identity as writer Is naturally dis gused under so masculine an exterior.
 Mrs. Jones is an artist as well as au- thor, and has illustrated her own book.
 At the Heart of Old Pelee' Is TO- nance, yet so faithfully are the charac- ters delneated and so real the pen pie lures, the reader fancies them drawn from life.
 The story has just enough of the en- vironment of New York society. touched into feeling by the recent eruption at St. Pierre, to thoroughly Simulate and hold the attention of the reader.
 The romance begins in burst of music | and glitter of light at the Horse Show { at Madison Square Garden and shifts to the gloomy cayerns and spice bowers of picturesque Martinique. The principal scenes are laid upon the doomed island, and culmnate In the overwhelming of St. Pierre. The experience of the hero inc during ,ne days of the eruption of Mont Pelee are not drawn entirely from the imagination, for the c"thor has util- ized data from the most authentic sources obtainable.
 A record criticism of Mrs Jones' book appeared in leading paper In her former home, Texarkana, is as follows:
 Mrs. Jones book can best be described as a ''society novel; of a much higher type than the average work of social fiction." It deals with real men and real women and will be of peculiar interest to Texarkana readers on account Of the leading characters having been taken from the social life of this city The names. we understand. which were given in the original copy of the book, as they are in life have been changed but there will be no difficulty in recognizing the
 heroine" in the person of a popular southern beleZa brunette beauty-and | some of the other characters are also | sufficiently "localized' as to be easily | recognizable.
 Mrs. Jones' who now resides In New | York, Is Illustrating her book with her own brush she being an amateur artist
 of acknowledged taste and skill. Her
 book will be widely read for the writer | has succeeded In imparting to her story l no small share of her own personal | charms, and has lent to her book some | of the fascination of manner which char acterizes the writer.
 | The story is a pretty one, artisucally | told. full of heart sentiment and human interest.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Notes and Personals.

Mrs Truman II. -Aldrich and Miss Nor rison will give the first of a series of afternoon teas this afternoon from 4 until o'clock.
 Mrs. Harry Jones III entertain few friends at luncheon tomorrow in com pement to Miss Weatherly and her guests Miss Douglass. Miss Munger and Miss Beardsley. Mrs. Allen Wardlow Haskell will enter certain informally tomorrow in compli- ment to Mrs. Charlton F. Brooks. The Rev John G. Murray will return today from Gainesville. where he off, ficiated at the wedding of Miss Smith to MT. Smith of Selma, which took place yesterday afternoon at o'clock at the Presbyterian church. ! Mrs William T. Northington of Pratt 1 vile is in Birmingham.
 
 Miss Kate Smith, who is among the southern beauties in New York, is the recipient of many charming social at tentions. and will remain the greater part of January.
 Miss Mary Virginia Graves and Miss Florida Graves, who with Miss Smith and others of the southern set are staying with Mrs DuBose In New York. are being entertained a great deal and are among the most admired young women of the season.
 Mrs. Henry Hunter Mayberry and her children will leave this afternoon for Palm Beach. where they will remain un- til the middle of February
 
 MT c. II. Reed Jr., has returned to Auburn.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the Eleventh Avenue Methodist church will give a re- ception at the residence of Mrs. Harwell 1t10 Twelfth street south. this after noon from 3 to o'clock. The public is cordially invited. A free-win offering will be made.
 The marriage of Miss Bessie White to ! Dr. James William Kaylor will take place , this evening at o'clock at the home of the bride, 2016 Fifth avenue Dr. A. R. Curry will perform the ceremony and the wedding will be a quiet one. Miss Margaret Nixon has returned to Baltimore.
 | Miss Belle Dangaix will give a lunch con today at 2:So o'clock in compliment | to Miss Searcv of Tuscaloosa. tie guest ' of Miss Mabel Roy. and Miss Rector of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
D. A. K. Meet
 And Elect Officers

%HE members of General Sumpter
 (OD Chapter, Daughters of the
 American Revolution, held their
 first meeting of the new year
 yesterday afternoon at the res
 idence of Mrs. John w. Tomlinson the
 occasion assembling a large number of
 the Daughters. The drawing rooms and
 the reception hall were thronged and 1t
 was said to be the largest meeting in the
 history of the chapter. Mrs. Lewis Greene WooGson whose
 second term as regent expired yesterday, presided, and after a short discussion re- garding some minor details, the Daugh- ters began balloting for the annual cleo | ton of officers.
 | Mrs. Woodson, according to the consti- I tuition, was no longer eligible for re-elec- | ton.
 | The ballotting for the various officers consumed over an hour, as the Daugh- ters in addition to their patriotism are | famous parliamentarians | The result was announced as follows: | Regent-Mrs S. Perry Fowlkes. Vice Regent-Mrs. Addison c. Smith. Secretary-Mrs. Ira Armstrong. | Treasurer-Mrs. A. M. Robertson. l Historian-Mrs. l.. J. Haley. | Register-Mrs. N. w. Trimble. l There was delicate clapping throughout | the drawing rooms, and Mrs. Fowlkes, as
 the newly elected regent, made a charm
 ing and graceful little talk In acknowl-
 edgement of the honor conferred upon | her.
 After the election of officers. delegates were elected to the continental congress Miss Woodson, by virtue of her office, will attend the congress, and her alternate is Mrs Robert H. Pearson Mrs Edward H. Cabaniss was elected the delegate from General Sumpter Chap ter and Mrs. Lee Bradley is alternate. There was an informal reception at the close of the business meeting, and 9 buffet luncheon was served. Among the Daughters present were Mrs.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08
Mississippi, the guest of Miss Majorie

Mississippi. the guest of Miss Majorie Catchings
 Mr. w. G. Broadway Is in Atlanta. MT w. T. Crenshaw. one of Atlantas s prominent, men Is in the city for few days.
 MT. and Mrs. Howard Kolb are the guests this week of Mrs. Kolbs parents. Mir. and Mrs. E. J. Snow. MT. George Harris and his daughter, Miss Jamie Harris have returned.
 
 MT. w. H. Hahr of Atlanta is spending several days at the Hillman MT L. G. Watkins is in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. T. W. Bromberg has returned from Mobile.
 Mrs. c. J. Snow is visiting in South Alabama.
 Mrs Jack Christian of Greensboro is the guest of her mother, Mrs. James B. Head
 
 Thursday Euchre club at its next Meet ing.
 On the evening of January % at ' O clock in Talladega. Miss Eula Bingham will be married to MT. William G'rard Oliver. The wedding Is to se a very quiet one. Miss Binghau will wear a dark blue travelling gown.
 Mir William Mudd walker of Birming- ham will be best man. Immediately after the ceremony MT. Bingham and his bride will leave for California.
 Miss Bingham wtis one of Birmingham 8 prettiest and most attractive brunettes, having very recently moved to Talladega. Mir. Oliver is one bf Birmingham's most prominent young business and club men. The next meetind of the Kaleidoscope club will be Thursday afternoon. January
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-01-08

1 Woodson, Mrs. Fowlkes, Mrs. J. Bruce Manson, Mrs. Charles Reed. Mrs. c. J..
 Sharpe, Mrs. Charles Abbott Mrs. Addi- son c. Smith, Mrs. Dan Greene, Mrs. Rob- ert H. Pearson, Mrs. Cabaniss, Mrs. Lee Bradley, Mrs. William A. Walker, Mrs. J. D. Dabney, Mrs. J. Norman Brooks, Mrs. Enslen, Mrs. Mooring, Mrs. A. M. Robertson, Mrs. John Towers, Mrs. Fred erick Dimmiek, Mrs. L. J. Haley, Mrs Riggs, Mrs. w. T. Northington, Mrs. AL bert T. Henley, Mrs. A. J. Riddle Mrs. Farrior, Mrs. Frank White, Mrs. Trim ble and Frank Woodruff.