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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
QUERIES FOR TEACHERS
SUMMER EXAMINATIONS TO BE-
 GIN SOON.
State Educational Department Send ing Out Questions to County Superintendents for Submis- sion to Public School
 Pedagogues.

The first questions for the summer ex- aminations of teachers were sent out yesterday to County Superintendents of Education by the State Board of Exam iners
 These examinations which will be held July 6 and 2, will be the most important since the law went into effect. The licenses of a great number of teachers fin Alabama have expired and must be re- newed at these examinations. The DOT centage of the total number of teachers of Alabama whose licenses will expire this month is not definitely known, but 1t is large. Tn all probability more teach- CTS will take these examinations than applied at any previous examination.
 Tte first examination under the present law was held in June 1899. At that time the applicants who stood successfully the examination for a third grade certificate were licensed for two years. This cer- tiacate expired in June, 1901. at which time the teachers with the third grade licenses had to stand another examina- tion for the renewal of their certificates for two years.
 The law now requires all those teachers to advance. They must now stand an examination for a second grade license. The law allows teacher to teach only four years under a third grade certificate.
 Teachers who secured second grade licenses in 1899 must stand another ex- animation in July. On passing the June examination for 1899 those who secured second grade certificates were licensed for four years. The four years having expired the teachers will have to stand another examination for a second or first grade certificate. They are permitted to teach for eight years under a second grade certificate.
 The questions for the examinations are prepared by the State Board of Examin- CTS, composed of State Superintendent I. w. Hill, Professor W. B. Feagin and Miss J. Nicholine Bishop. They are sent out to the County Superintendents of Education who conduct the examinations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
COOSA RIVER PROJECT
CONGRESSMAN THOMPSON DIs-
 CUSsES THE MATTER.
Probable That Convention Will Be Held in Montgomery to Urge Opening of the Stream
 to Navigation.

Hon. Charles W. Thompson of Tuske- gee. Congressman from the Fifth Ala bama District, was in Montgomery yes terday on his way home from a visit to Gadsden and Alabama City, where he has spent several days with friends and where he was most royalty entertained. Congressman Thompson said he was again enthusiastic about opening the Coosa River to navigation. He has been very active in that behalf since he has been in Congress.
 While in Gadsden.' he said, T heard much about the pet project to those peo- pie and became very much aroused to the importance of renewed efforts next year and not only determined to push the matter in the next Congress with vigoI and determination to succeed in having an adequate sum appropriated to carry on. the work. but I am earnestly second ing a movement to hold convention in this city sometime in September to be composed of delegates from the cities and towns along the Coosa River to prop erly present to Congress the views of the people of that sectian and to properly present the importance to Congress of opening the Coosa River to navigation, and the great good 1t will bring to the masses of the people,
 Discussing the matter further, Colonel Thompson said
 ''It is proposed to have the convention in Montgomery because 1t is conveniently located and is materially interested and vitally concerned in opening the great highway to commerce.
 ''The Senators and Representatives from Alabama and Georgia. besides many pub lie men from both States, will be present, and it will be a great day for Alabama The opening of the Coosa has been too long delayed already and the mani fold blessings such consummation would bring to all the people of Alabama can not now be told. The competition in river transportation from Rome, Ga, to the Gulf for all the products and re- sources of that rich and fertile country cannot be estimated in value to this en- tire section, and it seems to me that there should be no one to oppose such a movement.
 Tt has been said that the opening of the Coosa to navigation will interfere with the using of that water for purposes of power, which is altogether a mistake. as am informed that 1t will in no way prevent such use''
 Congressman Thompson expects to re- turn to Montgomery within a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
CONFESSED UXORCIDE
NEGRO PLEADED GUILTY TO >es FILLING HIS WIFE.
Ben Shines Brought Here from Pike Road Asked to be Sentenced to Ninety-Nine Years Im-
 prisonment.

Ben Shines, a negro and self-confessed uxorcide, was brought to the Montgom- county jail yesterday by order of Jus tive c. H. Belser of Pike Road.
 According to the statement of Shines be- fore the magistrate, he. after due delib- eration Thursday. shot and killed his wife while she was working on the Olive plantation near Pike Road.
 Shines was arrested immediately. He entered voluntary plea of guilty to mur- der in the first degree and begged the magistrate to sentence him to ninety-nine years in the penitentiary.
 Shines says that several days ago his wife became cognizant of the fact that he was paying attention to another wo- man. She immediately left him and their children. Ji.
 He wnt to the Olive plantation to en- treat her to return home. He says his wife was obdurate and refused to have anything to do with him.
 After repeated entreaty. he said he fired on her with musket, killing the woman instantly.
 Justice Belser held the negro to awai, the action of the county grand jury without the privilege of bail.
 The negro was brought to Montgomery yesterday by Deputy Sheriff s. s. Belser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

First the ribbon girls, little Misses Lila Merrill and Serena Brown; then the ushers, J. M. Johnston. E. R. Pruden, William Merrill and H. D. McGough. Following these the attendants. Misses Maud Miller and Ethel Bray; Dr. J. c. Cato and James T. Kendall; Misses Nena Bray and Fade Merrill. Edward Dantzler and R. B. Harrison. Miss Mary Merrill, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor. Mrs. s. A. Bullock, sister of the groom who was matron of honor, Allen K. Merrill, little Terese Merrill the fiow- CT girl, and following these the bride lean ing on the arm of her father by whom she was given away.
 The groom entered from the chancel room and was accompanied by his best man, Mir. s. A. Bullock and joined the bride at the altar where the solemn troth was plighted. The bride was a picture of loveliness and was clad in a superb gown of white liberty satin trimmed in silk ohiffron and ornamented with silk medallions. She carried boquet of brides roses and her veil and train were crowned with a lovely wreath of orange blossoms. The maid of hoonr was gowned in white chiffon elaborateiy trimmed in lace and carried flowers. The matron of honor was clad in lovely gown of white silk. and the attendants wore white silk chif- ion crowned with dainty white wells. The occasion was one exceptionally interest ing and pretty.
 The bride is the oldest daughter of Hon. A. H. Merrill and combines with many handsome personal charms a bright sunny nature and all the graces that adorn a refined and cultured young womanhood. The groom stands high socially and is prominent in the mercantile world. Many handsome presents attested the esteem of friends and they were the recipients of warm congratulations from hundreds of friends. MT. McRae and his bride left on the east bound train the same evening for a sojourn of several weeks among the watering places and will afterwards be at home to their friends here.
 A damaging hail storm fell in a section six miles this side of Clayton Wednesday night greatly injuring some of the crops. Mileage Smith a we'll known farmer is said to have suffered more than the rest and will lose heavily.
 Miss Lyons of Chattanooga. Tenn, the new principal of the Union Female Col Iege has reached the city and will begin preparations for opening the school this fall.
 The first ripe water melons of the sea- son came in by wagon yesterday and though of inferior quality readily sold for 25 cents each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
STATE GETS A VERDICT
JUDGMENT { FOR ss,51o.s7
 AGAINST MR. MACDONALD.
City Court Holds He Could Not Law fully Collect More Than 10 Per
 Cent Fee in Tax

The affirmative charge was yesterday forenoon. given the jury trying the case of the State of Alabama against Gordon Macdonald by Judge A. D. Sayre, pre- siding over the City Court of Montgom- cry. A verdict for the State for Ss510.s7 was immediately returned by the jury.
 The case was tried on the motion of the State for a summary judgment against Gordon Macdonald for a balance alleged to be due the State on judgment rendered by the Supreme Court of the United States against the Tulane estate of Fillmore County. The defendant held back this balance, claiming it as an { equitable attorneys fee. The State would not admit the right of the attorney to hold the money, claim ing that Mir. Macdonald was only entitled ! to the usual attorneys fee of 10 per cent. ] The original tax case was carried from <, the Commissioners Court of Fillmore County through the United States I Supreme Court. In all of these courts the interest of the State was represented by Mir Macdonald. who had been retained as counsel by Governor JosepS F. John- ston. 'tt.
 The entire amount received for back taxes through the judgment was 12000 with accrued interest. Of this amount MT. f Macdonald turned over to the Back Tax Commissioner N.956.48. retaining as his fee A,260 The remainder of the N2 ,000 was turned into the State Treasury and was never in the hands of Mir. Mac donald. The judgment yesterday only allows the regular 10 per cent fee of the amount collected, that is s1,200. leaving summary Judgment against Mir. Mac donald of S3s510.5 57.
 The affirmative charge was made sus- taining the contention of the Attorney General that the State could not be sued. nor demand in a matter growing out of the same transaction, by way of recoup- ment be set up by the defendant against the State, this being equivalent fin point of fact to a suit against the State
 Two witnesses were examined before the court yesterday Governor Johnston and MT. Macdonald. Governor Johnston ttestified that he had employed Mir. Mac donald as counsel and had agreed to pay him . suitable compensation for his ser vices. No definite amount was agreed Spn by the Governor and Mir Macdonald. 1 The defendant testified that the Gov Rernor had agreed to pay him suitable lcompensation if the prosecution of the case was successful. Otherwise he was to receive nothing.
 i It Is understood that counsel for Mir. Macdonald will appeal the case to the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
SUMMER EXCURSIONS

The Central of Georgia Railway now has on sale at all of its coupon ticket offices, excursion tickets to Mountain and Lake Resorts in the North. East and West.
 To Eastern cities and resorts via Sa- vannah and steamship lines.
 To Tybee, the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic Coast
 Quick and convenient schedules. through sleeping car service.
 Full particulars. rates, schedules. etc. cheerfully furnished upon application to your nearest ticket agent, or F. B. White. Commercial Agent, 1 Commerce St., Montgomery. Ala. adV-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
MT. and Mrs clrak Entertain.

Deafsvflle. June 2a.-(special)-A house party was given at the hospitable home of W. P. Clark. ex-Tax Collector of Au- tauga, but now of Fillmore Wednesday
 night. given in honor of Miss Sadie Holmes of Birmingham and Miss May Johnson daughter of a prominent farmer khere. W>fD. Johnson. Miss Johnson is a tgraduate of the. Industrial College of I.Wetumpka. Miss Sadie Holnes ia from a prominent Autauga County family and Edouble niece of MT. and Mrs. w. P. Clark. These were also among the gay tassemblage three handsome June brides. I all of one family. Mrs. Mae Bowdoin nee Fannie Gordon Clark. Miss Lizzie Clark
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
FOR MILITARY FUND.
Committee Working to Secure En-
 campmeuts.

 A committee of business men appointed by the Commercial and Industrial Asso- citation went to work yesterday morning with determination to secure the practice camps of the End Infantry and 3d In- fantry, Alabama National Guard.
 At s:30 o'clock the committee met and resolved to begin an active canvass to raise a military fund. Considerable work was done yesterday and the committee A statement setting forth the purpose of the committee was printed on postal cards and sent to citizens who are rot reached easily.
 This statement was as follows:
 Montgomery has an opportunity of se- curing the Encampment of the Sd Regi- ment, A. ". G., composed of 800 men from North Alabama, for one week-July Sth to 18th. It will cost them q. 200 more to camp in Montgomery than in Birming- ham by reason of extra mileage. 1t is probable that the 2nd Regient. of 800 more men, can be secured as well.
 'The spending of S16,000 cash money in the city in the dull weeks of July will be well worth securing. and the presence of these regiments in the Capital City, after so long an absence. will be espe- cially welcome. For that reason .he un- dersigned committee of the Comme rcial and Industrial Association is raising a Military Fund to be devoted exclusively to securing encampments of the Alabama National Guard at Montgomery.
 We feel assured of your interest and sympathy in anything that will benefit Montgomery.
 w. H. Hanson, B. S. Griel. Thos. Howe, A. Nachman. A. M. Cassimus, j.. c. Haygood, Duncan May, c. M Smith, A. Gibian. J. H. Higgins. s. J. Mohr. R. M. Vandiver."
 today. -st
 The 3d Infantry desires to go into camp at Pickett's Spring or Highland Park on July 8. The 2nd Infantry will go into camp about July 15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
BOSTON EXCURSIoN
 @fS.OO BOUND TRIP.

Via Erie R. R. from Cincinnati, June l25, 26 and 21. limit August 1st, and July I4st to 9th inclusive. 5000 round trip. aimtt September list. Good to stop over lat Cambridge Springs, Chautauqua Lake land Niagara Falls. Round trip tickets also on sale via New York. good to stop with small additional cost. For full par IHiculars and hapdsome illustrated cir- Petit, P. A, Erie R. R., No POP North Cherry St., Nashville. Tenn. or Erie R. R. %o. Il Fourth Street. Cincinnati, O.
 tu.thu-eat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Third Veil; W. G. Mccorvey, Second Veil: ". A. McNiel. First Veil; A. M. Coley, Sentinel. Monroeville Lodge No. 1Ea c. E. Bizzelle. w. M; W. G. Mo- Corvey. S. w.; T. M. McMillan, J. w.; D. J. Halter, Treasurer; o. Salter. Sec retary: J. W. Fore, s. D.; R. A. Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
McRAE-MERRILL.
Wedding of Unusual Interest Per
 formed in Eufaula.

IUIHCU III LuLdU1ds
 Eufaula. June 26.-(Special. )-St. James Church was the scene of an interesting occasion yesterday afternoon when John C. McRae and Miss Elizabeth Merrill of this city were united in the bonds of marriage. The building was thronged long before the appointed hour and stand ing room was scarcely obtainable when the bridal party arrived.
 Rev. Innis O. Adams pronounced the ceremony in a beautiful and impressive way and Miss Lucy Glenn presided at the organ. To the soft strains of the wedding march the couples marched down the long aisles in the following order
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Masonic organizations have elected ofi- cers as follows: Monroe Chapter No. 122. s. H. Daley. High Priest: c. E. Bizzelle, King; c. Hardy, Scribe: T. M. McMlllan. c. of H.: J. w. Fore. P. s.; T. s. Wig gins. Treasurer: F. M. Jones, Secretary; R. A. Smith. R. A. C.; D. R. Kettles,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

nee Lixxie Bowdoin and Mrs. Lennie O. Bowdoin nee Linnie Counts. The german was led by Miss Johneon and A. P. Clark. The gay crowd enjoyed them- selves until 1 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Murdered in Africa.

London. June 26.-A despatch to The Central News from Brussels says the Congo pail has brought news of the mur- der of an American named Thornton and his native escort.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
S. E. Daniel. Tyler.

J. D.; S. F. Daniel, Tyler.
 Good rains have visited most sections of the County within the past ten days and crops are doing well. A severe hail storm is reported in the Flat Creek Val ley Wednesday which did great injury to growing crops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

The brick yard is being operated with a good force of hands manufacturing brick for Monroes new corut house. It Is ex- pected that dirt will be broken for tho building the latter part of July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
MoNRoEvTLLE NEWS.

Missionary Institute Closes After an
 Interesting Session.
 Monroeville, June 26.-(Special. .)-The Missionary Institute, composed of the MonroeviNe, River Ridge and Repton groups of churches, closed last night af- ter a pleasant and profitable session. Two able addresses were delivered by Rev. J. M. Dannelly of Pensacola. who was present by invitation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
Four Consolation Trips.

The four persons rss:ssiding s:sstiii in Ala hama standing seventh to tenth in the number of votes received in this con- test will be given, as Consolation Trips, the choice of round trip railroad tick. cts to the following four great cities: St. Louis, Mo-, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Ill.,, Cincinnati, o.
 The one standing seventh in the number of votes received in this con- test to have the first choice, the one ranking eighth in number of votes received to have second choice, and so on to the one ranking tenth. This will make a total of Ten Advertiser. Free Trips. Suppose you try for one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27
The Rules of this
 Contest.

Each person. firm corporation making 6 payment of 75 cents or more, either old or N a new subscription to The Daily and Sunday for each cents paid. Thus a person paying: 75 cents for weeks subscription will be entitled to IS votes.
 sLe5 for 3 months subscription will be en- titled to 3s votes.
 $500 for 6 months' subscription will be Sn- H titled to 76 votes
 s7.so for I2 months subscription win be en- titled to i66 votes.
 The votes must be cast by filling out the 2 blank coupon shown herewith to be printed 4 in every issue of the paper during the contest. mailed to this office with the remittance or q delivered to the Agent or Collector to whom the payments are made Each coupon will the purpose in the Circulation Department of Tho Advertiser
 Every precaution will be taken to make this contest absolutely fair. The votes will be counted and the standing of the various con testants will be published at short intervals until the close of the contest on Aug. 5th. if you are not a subscriber to The Adver- tiser order Aiabama's leading daily at once and cast your votes for some friend in this If you are already Q subscriber to The Ad- vertiser. . payment on account will enable you to compliment some friend with your votes in this Free Trip Contest. This contest is open to any man woman boy or girl in Alabama; 1t will be absolutely fair and impartial. and will afford ten per effort in The Advertisers behalf amongst their friends and admirers Address. Free Trip Editor, The Advertiser, Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Greatest of All Tonics.
 Horsford's Acid Phosphate Nourishes, strengthens and imparts new life and vigor. Cures indigestion, too. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

The first ripe water melons of the sec son came in by wagon yesterday an though of inferior quality readily sold fo 25 cents each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

Miss Lyons of Chattanooga. Tenn, the new principal of the Union Female Col Iege has reached the city and will begin preparations for opening the school this fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-27

damaging hail storm fell in section six miles this side of Clayton Wednesday night greatly injuring some of the crops Mileage Smith a well known farmer is said to have suffered more than the res, and will lose heavily.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-02-21

as Corps" and the local organizations
as Commands" Lieut.. Tannatt has
been appointed as Abide Camp for the
Commander-in-Chief. and mastering
Officer for the Territory OF Hawaii. The
local organization of S.-A. ". V. has
virtually been taken over by this
stronger organization and the command
VIII recognize all leaves-of- absence of
the former camp as its own. The S. W.
v nave now an appeal to Congress for
the establishing of National Museum
OF War at Washington, D. c., and a
committee has been appointed which
VIII receive a hearing before the COM
mittee on public buildings and grounds.
The proposed museum will contain
relics of the various wars in which the
United States has engaged. The G. A.
K. Is also aiding in the appeal, and 1t
is expected that the desired result will
be accomplished.
The change in the local organization
makes large number of citizens here
eligible to membership who were not
eligible in the former organization. and
IT Is expected that this change in the
control viii not only give greater
strength and influence in the States. but
VIII receive the hearty endorsement of
all patriotic citizens and especially
those eligible to membership. The Com
mand meets on the second and fourth
of each month and any of the
above officers win be glad to give full |
particulars and information to those
desiring the same
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-02-21
WAR VETERANS
WILL UNITE NOW

Several months since the members Of
the Spanish-American War Veteran
society of Honolulu forwarded a petit
ton to the States, joining in a request
that the several organizations of the
Spanish War Veterans unite into one
organization. Through failure on the
part of the National S.-A. ". V. to act.
this union of forces has been temporary
ly delayed. The command in this city.
feeling that it was advisable 10 asso-
ciate itself with the organization having
the broadcast principles and the most
liberal constitution. resolved to assimi-
late with the Spanish War Veterans.
Commander Tannatt received his au-
thority from the headquarters a few
days ago to muster in the camp of
Spanish War Veterans, and on Thurs
day evening the veterans met at their
hall in the Oregon block, where they
were duly mustered in and the follow
ing officers installed: Isaac Lando,
Captain; ]. H. Flynn, First Lieutenant;
j. W. F. Miller. Second Lieutenant; H.
NJ. Tucker. Adjutant: W. B. Dods,
Quartermaster; David Dunlap. Chap
lain; ]. L. Benoit, Sergeant of the
Guard.
The Spanish War Veterans organiza-
ton, although ii may interest itself in
any of the political affairs for the good
of the country or the members, is non
partisan, and has for its object, to per
feet and maintain national, state and
local organizations, to keep alive the
memories of the war with Spain, to
promote the best interests of those who
in the service of the United States took
part in that war.
Col. NJ. f. UreI of Washington. D.
c.. is Chief; the first
Communicating Chief being General ].
Warren Keifer, ex-Speaker of the
House of Representatives. Among the
list Of officers and members are the
names of such men as President Roose-
Welt and General Miles. Over one hun
dred Commands have been formed in
the past year. The National Army now
numbers over 1876, 000
The national organizations are known
as the National Army and Navy of
the S. W. ". the state organizations