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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18

..WASHINGTON, Dec. 17.-Forecast:
Indiana-Fair and warmer ON Friday.
Saturday rain or snow: winds becoming
southeast and fresh.
Ilinois-Fair on Friday; warmer in north
and central portion. Saturday rain or
snow; winds becoming southeast and fresh.
Ohio-Fair and continued cold on Friday.
Saturday increasing cloudiness. probably
snow In afternoon or night; fresh south TO
southeast winds
and warmer on Friday.
Saturday increasing cloudiness; probably
rain by afternoon or night
Lower Michigan-Fair on Friday. Satur-
day increasing clouGiness, with snow by
afternoon or night; winds becoming SOUTH
east and fresh TO brisk
Wisconsin-Fair and warmer on Friday.
Saturday probably snow; fresh to brisk
south winds.
Iowa-Fair and warmer on Friday. Sat-
urday rain or snow.
Nebraska-Fair on Friday. Saturday
snow or rain, with colder in west portion.
North Dakota-Fair In east. snow in west
ern portion Friday: colder In northwest
portion. Saturday fair.
South Dakota-Fair on Friday; snow at
night or Saturday: colder Saturday in ex-
freme west portion.
Minnesota-Fair on Friday: warmer in
southeast portion. Saturday probably snow
except fair I'm northwest portion; fresh to
brisk southeast winds becoming northwest
Saturday.
Kansas-Fair on Friday. Saturday rain;
colder in west portion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
STEAMSHIP TEUTONIC
STRUCK BY LIGHTNING
Unusual Experience of the White
Star Liner in a Snowstorm-
Some Damage to Ship.

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE White Star
liner Teutonic, which arrived to-day from
Liverpool after a rough passage, was
struck by lightning Sunday when 200 miles
east of the Newfoundland banks. The
electric storm, which occurred during a
gale and heavy snowstorm, was declared
by Captain McKinsley to be an unusual
phenomenon. One of the bolts struck the
topmast, splitting ii and bringing the
rigging rafting to the deck. Several other
bolts struck the ship and caused some
alarm to the passengers.
The Teutonic brought fifty-two first and
100 second-cabin passengers of the dis
abled Red Star line steamer Kroonland.
On Dec. Is Mrs. Holeman. of Alexandria.
La, a second-cabin passenger from the
T~eutonic. The body was brought to this
port
The Teutonic also brought ~sixty-seven
packages of gold bars and sovereigns.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining I'm indianapolis Postomce,
Tb-.,v nAa - I002

II not called for in two weeks these letters will
be sent to the dead letter Office. Persons calling
for letters In the following list will please say
they are advertised, give date OF list. and pay i
cent for those obtained. Free delivery OF letters
by carriers to the addresseeis residence can be
secured by observing the following rules:
First-Direct letters plainly TO street and num-
Der.
Second-Request your correspondents TO do like
wise.
Third-Have written or printed request for re-
turn on your envelope. giving street and number.
Fourtf--Use ink in addressing letters when
possible, and leave sufficient space at top OF en-
velope for stamp and postmark.
Letters addressed to persons known to be tran
sient should be marked Transient in lower
left-hand corner OF envelope. "A. b. c., Gen.
eral Delivery" or similarly addressed letters, are
.sdcfirious' and not deliverable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1.-THE Pacific
Mail steamer Barracomta, just arrived
here from Panama, transported General
Castro, of the Colombian forces away from
the seat of trouble at Punta Arenas, Costa
Rica. His departure was rather sensa-
tional. When the new Republic of Panama
was proclaimed, Gen. Castro was requested
to take the oath of allegiance. He refused
and was ordered to leave the country. Fail
ing to do so, a squad of soldiers waited
upon him and escorted him aboard the
Barracomta, then about to sail. His land
ing at Punta Arenas was quiet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
1T WORK.
Already Arranging for the Re-
publican Convention.

CHICAGO, Dec. Interpretations for TAX
ing care of the Republican national conven-
ton will begin soon after the holidays. In
fact, some of the preliminaries are being
disposed of now. Acting on the authority
delegated to him by the subcommittee of
the national committee on arrangements.
Graeme Stewart has completed arrange
the Auditorium Annex. He has also ap-
pointed Samuel B.. Raymond chairman of
the Chicago committee that will attend to
tee will hold its first meeting about the
middle of January. 1t includes Senator
Hanna, Henry c. Payne, Senator w. Nj.
Scott of West Virginia, Harry S. New of
Indiana and r. B.. Schneider of Nebraska.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
Arrest Of Ten Chinese.

WHATCOMB, Wash, Dec. 17.-Ten Chi
nese who had been deserted by their guide,
who piloted them across the internationa
boundary line into this country, were ar
rested to-day as they made their way into
this city in a famished and exhausted con-
dition. They had spent yesterday and last
night wandering around in the woods dur
ing a terrific downpour of rain. They will
be ordered depOrted.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
Negro and Employer Ambu.hed.

SHREVEPORT. La. Dec. 1.-THE body
of George Manuel, a negro, who was
thought to have killed his employer. ]. t.
Watkins. of Bayou Pierre. In Red River
parish. yesterday, was found to-day about
three hundred Yards from the scene OF the
killing. His head had been almost shot
away. Ii now develops that both the plan
ter and his negro servant were shot from
ambush by unknown men whose motive
was robbery.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
PANAMA RECOGNIZED
BY Il NEAR REPUBLIC

WASHINGTON. Dec. 17.-Acting Secre-
tary LOOMS to-day received a cablegram
from United States Minister Merry. at San
Jose, Costa Rica. stating that the govern
ment of Nicaragua has recognized the new
Republic of Panama by appointing. a consul
at Panama city. Considerable interest at
taches 10 this announcement because of the
doubtful state of feeling toward the new
republic OF the other nations Of South and
Central America, only two OF which,. Brazil
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18

PANAMA, Dec. 1.-THE %junta's decree
fixing Dec. % as the date for the election
of representatives to the national conven-
ton have been received with enthusiasm
in the towns in the interior of the repub-
lie. There Is no doubt that public opinion
favors the canal treaty with the United
States and the candidacy of DR.. Amador
for the presidency.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
FOUR E SCALDED.
Accident in the Fireroom of the
New Turkish Cruiser.

BALTIMORE. Md. Dec. 17.-By the ex-
plosion of a steam pipe to-day in the fire.
room of the Turkish cruiser Medjivia. re-
Gently built by the Cramps. of Philadelphia.
four men were severely scalded. They were
landed here late to-day and are being treat
ed at Johns Hopkins Hospital. The acct
dent occurred to-day of Barren island.
while the vessel was being prepared for her
initial speed test.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
CoIlision Caused bx Foe.

PARIS, Dec. IA dense fog which en-
veloped Paris to-day caused a collision be-
tween two electric cars In the suburb of
Noiev-La-Xee. Nineteen persons were in
jured, seven of them seriously.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II IL fails to cure.
L. w. Groves signature Is on each box. 80.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
Local observations on Thursday.

Bar. Their. R.H. Wind. Weather. Pre-.
Z a. m. 1896 IA SO North. Clear. 90
d. m. 1886 "A So INVEST. Cloudy. 90
Maximum temperature. "a; minimum tenn
perature. L.
Comparative statement of mean tempera-
fure and total Organization on Dec. II:
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-18
IudIaua MayaI officer Braces the
CoAombiauS ON Their Ovn Territory

and Mexico, have so far accorded recog-
milton to Panama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
TRUSTEES ARE CHOSEN
J. H. JOHNSON AND PAUL LE-
 GRAND SELECTED.
Purchase of the Tuscaloosa Female College Goes Over to the Next Meeting, Which Will Be
 Held in June.

Tuscaloosa, April 2.-(6pecial) )-The Board of Trustees of the University of Alabama met this evening in the trustees chamber. all members being present ex- cept MT. Pratt, who Was detained at home on account of illness.
 Hon. J. H. Johnson. President of the School for the Deaf and Blind at Talla- dega, was elected trustee to i'll the va cancy made by the death of Caldwell Jackson of Jacksonville, while Hon. Paul LeGrand succeeded the lamented Ten nent Lomax.
 4he military situation at the Univer- sity was discussed at length. MT. Aber- cromhie was authorized to use his own discretion. and 1t is thought that the military feature will be abolished en- tirely
 In regard to the purchase of the Tus- caloosa Female College as an annex for the University, 1t was decided to wait until the next meeting, in June, to de- eide the matter. It is understood that all the trustees are in favor of buying the property and Dr. Melton was asked to hold the offer open. but 1t is not known whether he will comply.
 Dr. Wyman's home. which was com pletely destroyed by fire some weeks ago, will be replaced by q handsome struc- ture, and the Corolla Board will be given $lO0 to be used for getting out the college annual.
 Tie Board adjourned to meet again in June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
WESLEY CELEBRATION
MErHoDIsT CHURCHES TO oB- SERVE BIRTHDAY ANNI-
 VERSARY.
Dr. c. M. Buckley of New York Invited to Speak in Montgom- ery-occasion May Take
 Place at Auditorium.

The Methodist Churches of Montgomery will on June 8, celebrate the 200th anni- versary of the birth of John Wesley founder of the Methodist Church.
 Just what form the celebration will as- sume has not been decided definitely, but 1t Is probable 1t will be held at the Audi torium and that ministers and members of all denominations in Montgomery will be asked to participate.
 Rev. A. L. Andrews. pastor of the Dex- ter Avenue Methodist Church said yes- terday that it was probable the principal address would be made by pr. c. M. Buckley. editor of the New York Chris tian Advocate and one of the foremost men of the church. He Is not only an eloquent speaker. but he is writer and author of considerable repute.
 Dr. Buckley has been invited by the Montgomery churches to attend the Wes- ley bi-centenary celebration and he has the invitation under consideration.
 Methodist churches throughout the world will celebrate this anniversary of the birth of the great churchnran and 1t will be . great occasion for religious people.
 John Wesley was born at Epworth, England, June 2S, l70e, and died In Lon don March 2, i7sl. He was son of Samuel Wesley. His brother Charles Wesley, i've years his junior became famous as writer of hymns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
WOMAN ano
 SOCIETY.
ds CoTTES.)

making of one of the greatest tragedi- ennes of her time.'
 Although Miss Rives was then in the very midst of new task of literary nature, she apprised her publishers of her intention of making this her very last book and forthwith abandoning the pen which had so successfully served her for the stage, where she believed even great CT triumphs awaited her. She, moreover, sought out one Of the foremost dramatists of America-a playwright who has had no less than three successful attractions on the metropolitan stage at the same time this season-and secured his collaboration in the dramatzation of her latest book. Hearts Courageous. She will appear herself in the title role of Anne Tillotson. type of Southern character of Colonial days.
 within few days Miss Rives sails for England. where she will enter upon sea- son of hard work in prepAration for the part. under the Belascoizing guidance of Mrs. Brown Potter, at her home in Maid enhead. near London, She will take the responsibility of having discovered Rachel of the lower Alleghanies.
 "The costumes. already designed. VIII be made in Paris, London and New York, and the scenery meanwhile prepared Three of the most prominent managers in the country are in competition for tho play, with thu uthor-dramatist in the title role, but the name of the successful one remains a secret. Miss Rives, hav- ing made about $70,000 from her books. and therefore able to be in way her own angel. Is able to dictate terms and indulge her own caprices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
ATTACK ON SAN DOMINGO.

Government Troops are Repulssd
 With Heavy Losses.
 Santo Domingo. April 20.--Troops of the government shelled Santo Domingo yester- day and damaged several houses. The government soldiers attacked the city in force at several different points this morning and tho fighting lasted for one hour. The government troops sustained heavy losses, General Cordero. Minister of the Interior: General Alvarez, Governor of Puerto Plata and General Quesada be- ing killed. Over 100 government soldiers were killed or wounded and the govern ment forces were obliged to withdraw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
REV. MIR. SEAy NAMED. Will Preach in Highland Park Meth
 odiat Church.

Rev. Frank Seay, son of the late ex- Governor Thomas Seay of Greensboro, will have charge of the Highland Park Methodist Church. whose building Is now in course of construction at Q cost of $500.
 This announcement was made yester- day with authority of Rev. J. g.. Fraser, D. D., Presiding Elder of the Montgom- cry District.
 MT. Seay is a student at Harvard Uni- versity. He will complete his education this summer and the Highland Park church will be his first charge. He ia expected in Montgomery about July list at which time the new church building will be ready for occupancy.
 Mir, Seay was graduated at the South ern University in Greensboro. He then went to Vanderbilt University where he was graduated and he is completing his education at Harvard University.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Adminjstra or's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the 4th day z April, 9o3. the undersigned was appointed n the Hon. J. B. Gaston. Judge of the Pro ate Court of Montgomery County. Alabama. administrator of the estate of Anna Duncan. eceased and has qualified as such All per tns having claims against the estate of said lnna Duncan. deceased. are notified to pre- ent the same within the time required by lw the same will oe barred.
 EUGENE DUNCAN Administrator of the Estate of Anna Duncan.
 deceased. wed3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Jessie c. Harrison, the 15-months old child of Mir. and Mrs. w, F. Harrison, died at o'clock yesterday afternoon at their home on the Mobile Road near the city. The remains will be taken this morning to Sandy Ridge for interment.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The friends of MT. Abe Strauss will be frieved to learn of his continued illness. He went to New York to consult spe- cialists there and stayed only a brief time, returning hime within the past few days. He is with his sister. Mrs. Charles A. Stern. on Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Cable Company Dividend.

Berlin. April 21.-The German-American Cable Company directors met at Norden- ham and recommended that at the stock holders meeting to be held May II a divi- dend of per cent against AZ per cent last year be declared. The net earnings were $372 ITS after all write-offs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The oldest trade unio- fin the world is the Amalgamated Custom Tailors of Eng land. The employers have an association and joint standing arbitration board dis cusses all difficulties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
MISS R1vEs TO GO ON STAGE.

The New York Herald states that the authoress, Miss Hallie Erminie Rives, has determined to abandon literature and go on the stage. It says:
 Tt was Mrs. James Brown Potter who, in a letter to a friend. uated at Maiden head. England. dropped a postscript which mas turned the tide in the affairs of beautiful young Virginian and caused her to abandon literature for the drama, for which she believes that she has even greater talent.
 This postscript ran: By the by, have with me here for the summer months the brilliant young American authoress, Miss Hallie Erminie Rives of Virginia. whom I have been coaching in several roles of Ulysses the play in which I assumed the title role. I am thoroughly convinced that, although 1t would rob literature of a bright light. she would succeed even better on the stage. and that she has the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Miss Martha Young of Greensboro, au- thor of Plantation Ballads is expected soon to be the guest for few days of Mrs. W. H. 1isdale. Miss Young is ex- tremely talented as a reader. and is mak- ing an enviable reputation on the plat form reading her own dialect verse;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Home Association held a large and en- thusiastic meeting at the Home yesterday afternoon, preparing for the reception they are to give to the public on May Day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Oven Argument.

It's work in the oven is the strongest argu- mont in favor of "GooD LUCK" Baking Pow der. This statement every house-keeper can verify for herself. The fact that it makes the best biscuit, wafles, pies and cake is why itcan be sold in Train Loads
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
EXCURSION RATES

To Savannah, Ga, and Return via Central of Georgia Railway, Ac-
 count Southern Baptist Con
 vention May TIA, 1903. The Central of Georgia Railway will sell round trip tickets to Savannah on May 5. and ', limited to May 20. 1903, tickets with Joint Agent at Savannah. and paying fee of 50 cents, extension of final limit may be had until June 1, 1903. Through sleeping cars from Augusta. Atlanta, Macon, Columbus Ga. and Bir- mingham, Ala. to Savannah; double daily trains between Atlanta, Macon and Sa- vannah; parror cars on day trains; sleep- ing cars on night trains.
 Further information will be cheerfully furnished upon application to
 F. B. White,
 Commercial Agent, Commerce St. adY--l0t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The ladies of the Memorial Association are notified that evergreens will be at the mittees on Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

wANTED-Fifty Extra Salespeople for Ed Mayer 6 Co.'s Greatest of all Sales. G. W. Groves 6 Co.,,
 Conductors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
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 | PERSONAL ITEMS. |
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The Birmingham Age-Herald says: Mrs. Rotert Cunningham gave beautiful Mrs. N. N. Allen of Montgomery, the occasion assembling a congenial party of guests. The place cards were original verses written by the brilliant hostess and were pen pictures of each guest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Why Pay More?

Better laundry work and
 prompter service than we glve you cannot be found. and when our prices are right" why send your work elsewherep Other advant- ages, too, at this laundry. Send one bundle to prove what "perfect laundering" means. A postal card or a telephone call, l06, ard o1r wagon will respond promptly
 Our wagons travel Q every street in the city and suburbs. Agents Wanted Out of Town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
MRS. sToUT's CARD PARTY.

The Tuesday Card Club was delightful ly entertained yesterday morning by Mrs. R. P. Stout.
 The club prize was a Rookwood fern dish filled with maidenhair ferns. It was won by Mrs. G. Halls Janney. The guests prize was the same as the club prize-a fern dish. It was won by Mrs. Margaret White. and Miss Cecile Craik. Mrs. White winning on the cut.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
MR. FrTzPATRICK's LUNCHEON

MR. FITZPATRICK's LUNCHEON.
 MT. Clem T. Fitzpatrick. who will wed Miss Sarfe Goodwin Lamar at the First Baptist Church at 5:30 o'clock this after noon, gave an elaborate luncheon at Fieming's, beginning at 9 o'clock yester- day evening. in compliment to his at' tendants and intimate friends.
 Those present were Messrs. M. P. Le- Grand. Alva Fitzpatrick. E. w. Meme fee, S. H. Dent, Jr., c. H. Bartlett. George W. Jones, R. E. Steiner, R. l.. Harmon, J. Tom Hehin. H. L. Williams of Wetumpka. R. Bricken of Luverne. and James Wearherly of Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The friends of Miss Annie Flynn will be pleased to know that she is reported as improving after the operation for ap- Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Mighty few men can get as much fun out of giving 500 to charity as losing 1t at the races.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
NOTICE roNIAN CLUB.

There will be no meeting of the Ionian Club this week on account of other in- terests which occupy the attention of the members. The time and place of the next meeting will appear next Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Organ Recital by Clarence Eddy at First Presbyterian Church, Thursday. April zsrd, at S:S0 adv-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Living pictures at the DOnny Fair tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Koscher Sausage for today at Stuckey's. Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Now I Lay Me.

Editor The Advertiser:
 see in the newspapers how a Chicago boy saved time by tapping off on the type writer his infant prayer, to be placed on his mothers bureau for ready reference. He failed to get 1t right. Here is the correct rendering:
 "Now lay me down to sleep. I pray Thee, Lord, my soul to keep, If I should die before I wake. I pray Thee, Lord. my soul to take. "
 Mrs F.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The marriage of Miss Carrie Goodwin Lamar and MT. Glenn T. Fitzpatrick will take place this afternoon at the First Baptist Church at 5:30 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
MIR. GARRETT AND
 MISS SELLERS MARRIED.

A quiet wedding was solemnised at the residence of Rev. c. B. McDantel, 1l5 Union Street, last night, when Miss Mat tie Lou Sellers became the bride of Dr. R, H. L. Garrett. Both of the young persons reside in the southern part of Mon., rc~y County.
 The scIn, |. oman, who K the attract i've daughter of Mir. W. w. Sellers. a prominent merchant of Sellers, came to Montgomery on visit Dr. Garrett, who is practicing physician, joined her here. Rev. MT. McDaniel was for several years in charge of the Methodist Protestant Church at Mount Carmel and was a warm personal friend of the young per sons, and they went to his home to be married.
 In the presence of q few intimate friends the marriage was solemnized by Mir. McDaniel.
 Dr. and Mrs. Garrett will return to Sellers this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Mir. Clarence Eddy will arrive this morning and will be the guest of Miss Florence Hodge, at the home of Rev and Mrs. G. W. Patterson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
THEY SHOW YOU WHY.
Holt's Dye Works Make No Mystery
 of Their Work.

We always tell you candidly just ex- actly what a garment needs and show you just exactly why 1t needs 1t. Tele- phone 432. 109 s, Court. adv