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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
The News of Birmingham

need and . collection was taken up and the sum of $1oO was contributed for the purpose of supplying them with the ne- cessities of life.
 4 very gratifying feature develSbed to- day when it was discovered that the act uaf cash assets of the Bessemer Savings Bank were sl3,0oo larger than was hither- to thought. This amount, with certain property which 1t is expected the re- ceiver will be able to recover for the bank, makes the outlook very much brighter. Those connected with the Bes- semer Savings Bank will not state where or In what shape the $13,000 was found, but it is reliably known that such dis covery has been made.
 George Stevenson, who was named by Judge Senn as receiver for the savings bank is in, charge and actively at work Lee Moody. who was afterward appoint ed by Judge Coleman, has made no ef- fort to interfere with Mir. Stevenson
 It is still confidently expected that the Bank of Commerce will pay off dollar for dollar. J. H. Befnis, cashier of that bank, said today that even If the Bank of Commerce should lose the $40000 in volved in the transfer made to 1t several days ago by the Bessemer Savings Bank that still the bank would be able to pay off its depositors in full. No clues, as to the whereabouts of Cornwell have devel- oped here today. The impression is grow ing that he has fled to South or Central America with the probabilities in favor of British Honduras
 Jake Stein, the 14-year-old son of Sam uel Stein, a prominent business man here, was arrested yesterday for making a search through the pile. of messages received by the Postal Telegraph Com pany's office. It is supposed he was in duced to make this search by some man who was interested fin the bank failure as the boy stated when he was caught by the manager that he was looking foI a message about the bank. There was a rumor that message had been sent by Captain Cornwell to some friend here and 1t is thought some one persuaded the boy to try to get this information Later the boy was released on account of his father, but he would not say any thing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Bessemer Bank Case.

There were no startling developments today in the recent bank failures. A marked change is noticeable, however, in the general spirit of the community. The force of the shock is spent and the leading citizens of Bessemer believe that there will be quick and complete recov- cry from the blow. There is a general spirit of cheerfulness pervading the att mosphere and many believe now that the depositors in the Bessemer Savings Bank may receive some substantial return.
 An incident took place this morning which in measure typifies the real spirit of Bessemer and show that whatever may be the opinion about Captain Corn wells dedication. there is a deep and wide sympathy for his family. report gained currency this morning that the family of Captain CoruweH was in actual
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Grand Jury Adiourns.


 The grand jury, after a session of six weeks, made their final report at 1l:SO o'clock and was discharged with the thanks of the court.
 The features of the report were the criticism of the sanitary commission, the disapproval of so many misdemeanor cases; the recommendation that such cases be carried before justices of the peace; the approval of the jail and the aims house: the urging of suitable laws for the prevention of the carrying of con cealed weapons; the payment of wit nesses fees in cash. and the recommen- dation that the county install its own light and water plant.
 The members of the jury were: w. P. Hanby, M. P. Lewis, A. N. Hawkins, B. B. Martin. M. c. Huey, W. M. Glaze, T. G. Franklin, W. E. Weaver. G. w. Smith, George T. Moore, T. D. Hood, R. e. Gratehouse; F. J. Muller, William Grady, A. A. Harris, W. B. Holcomb, John Rowen and R. N. Mckinley. fore man.
 soncitors-John T. Hehin and Charles W. Ferguson. stenographer,- Jack T.. stalAngs.
 ! The language of the report in reference to the sanitary commission is as follows:
 HWe called upon the auditor for re- ports and figures in reference to the op- eration of the Jefferson County Sanitary Commission, which he furnished us, and explained the same satisfactorily to us. On this line we desire to say. that In our opinion ,thi work could not have been handled in a more reckless manner, and the expenditure of the moneys belonging to the public could not have been greater for such little work. or actual construc- tion, as is known to have been perform ed. For instance. salaries were paid at the rate of anywhere from $40 to s60 per month, when same could have been had for not exceeding S1 per diem. We desire to enter our protest and unanimous con- demnation of any such handling of public funds '"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Passing Throng

Rev. G. W. PatteI son. DID, pastor of the First Presbyterian ChuIch, who has been out of the city the past few weeks at end ing the Southern Presbyterian General As- sembly at Lexington, Va. and the Board of Trustees of the Southwestern Presbyterian University at Cla!ksville, Tenn, has ie- turned to Montgomery and will be welcomei by his congregation today. Dr. Patterson was a factor in the success of the meetings of the General Assembly and while in Virginia he preached in the plpits of some of the lead ing Presbyterian Churches. In Lynchburg Dr. Patterson preached and was highly praised by the newspapers. Dr. Pattel son will preach at his church both morning and evening today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Collapse of Freak Farming.

Country Life In America.
 Speaking of Angora goats. ginseng mushrooms and the like, Prof. l.. H. Bailey says:
 The point is that these small crops and fictitious enterprises are mere side issues and really have not great effect on agricultural prosperity as a whole. They may be very profitable here and there. but they are for the few and for special conditions. Mere specialties can not revolutionize a great series of busi- nesses like the agricultural businesses. that engage four times more fixed capital than manufactures We have probably about reached the limit of fancy farm ing, except as it may be practiced as a mere diversion. In the upheaval of old ideals. we have made many impractical experiments; but the farmer stands by the old things. improving them slowly and surely year by year. We must be near the point of collapse of all kinds of freak farming"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
New.c in Brief.

, INSTRUCTIVE bug, called by some the army bug. has appeared in great numbers near Showdown. I. T. ogletree, well known farmer who lives near Snowdoun, was III the city yesterday with & pint or the Duss. MT. ogletree said that in his garden when is about one acre in extent, his famly khlsu about 25, GOO. Mir. ogletree said that the bugs had not as yet troubled his neighoors hut had confined their operations to his gar den The bugs came in droves ana deVhs- tated all vegetation. Mir ogletree Is or the opinion that the destructive insect is the army bug.
 IKE ELDER A negro returning to his home at West End last night about 10 o'clock. was shot by unknown negro in dit- fculty which Is said to have followed re- fusal on the part of Fielder to enter crap game being organized by the unknown. Ihe shooting took place on the West End side of Bell Street bridge. One ball took effect in the thigh of Fielder. Police were notified and the injured negro was taken to the station, where his wound was dressed. IT WILL be of interest to the members of the Montgomery infantry companies which are attached to the second infantry to know that of the four companies of the Alabama National Guard recommended to be mus tered out by Capt. W. H. Johnson none be- longs to the second The names of the four commands however. have not been made public, but the statement is authoritatively made that none Is attached to the second infantry.
 AT THE Young Mems Christian Association building this afternoon at 3:3o o'clock Rev. l.. ]. Lewis of Tennessee will address the usual Gospel meeting The services will be- gin on time and close within forty-hve min utes. Mir. Lewis is serving the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in this city as assist ant pastor during the Summer months. THE alphabetical list of the registered voters of Tuscaloosa County filed yesterday in the office of the Secretary of State in &C., cordance with the provisions of the new Constitution. The list. which fig arranged in dictionary style. shows that there are in Tuscaloosa County 3.s76 voters under the new Constitution.
 ON A WRIT of habeas corpus Willie Robin son, negro charged with murder, was taken before Judge A. D. Sayre of the Montgomery City Court yesterday and was released on $500 bond. Robinson killed Delilah Nor gan, a negro girl. at Mount Megs about two weeks ago. He claims the girl was killed accidentally.
 COPIES of the 35th volume of Alabama Stu preme Court Reports have been received from the printer at the office of the Secre- tary of State. Chief Clerk A. c. Sexton an nounces that copies of the volume may bt secured by those who desire them. BUILDING permit was issued yesterday by the City Engineer to Gen. W. c. oates tc construct a one-story frame building at tn, corner of Randolph and Hull Streets to cos Sl,o00.
 THE friends of MT. J. W. Smith are con graduating him over the arrival Of a l2 pound boy at his home.
 MACK SNOW. a negro. was committed to jai yesterday by the County Court for abusiv, language
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Inhnstnn Acnuitted.

Norman R. Johnston, who was arrested in Birmingham thret weeks ago on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses, was tried before Judge R. B. Campbell at Rosersville, Tenn, upon his arrival in Tennessee. and the case was dismissed, there being no evidence of any wrong-dolng on the pert of Johnston.
 Johnston has returned; to Birmingham and is being congratulated by his friends upon his complete exoneration from the charges placed against him. They were confident that he was not guilty and the result tustihes their confidence In his in tegrity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Convention of Mine Workers.

The convention of the United Mine Workers of America, Alabama District Organization No. 20, for the purpose of arranging a new wage scale for twelve months commencing July 1, wil convene in Birmingham Monday morning at 10 o'clock in Fox's hall on Nineteenth Street, While no positive announcements are made 1t Is given out that the miners will ask for an advance of 5 cents per ton, two weeks pay days and eight hours to constitute a days work The indl cations are that the operators will not grant these demands. The attendance at he convention next week will be no less than from 1S5 to i50 members. The convention will be open except when the sclle is under consideration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Acknowledged by Hay.

The resolutions recently adopted at the mass meting of citizens presided over by Rufus N. Rhodes 10 protest against the outrages at Kishineff. have been re- ceived by the Secretary of state. A let ter of acknowledgment came this morn ing to Joseph B. Babb. who was Sec retary of the meeting. The letter is as follows:
 Joseph B. Rabb, care The Birmingham News Birmingham, Ala:
 Sir-I have to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the bth instant forward, ing resolutions adopted at recent mass meeting of the citizens of Birmingham ir regard to the reported massacre of the Jews at Kishinen, Russia. am. sir your obedient servant,
 John Hay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
niuidands Declared.

At meeting of the Board of Directors of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company, held at noon today Tn the office of President Robert Jemison' two dividends were declared. both pay able on July 10 next.
 A dividend of 3 per cent wfs declared on the preferred stock and f-2 per cent on the common stock. y.
 There is nothing more remarkable in the Birmingham district than the won ,derful success of this company under the most capable management of President Jepifson. .; -. ...
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
wise and Havis Case.

The trial of William Wise and Glen Havis. charged with the murder of E. M. Latham. a young travelling man in the lobby of the Morris Hotel a few weeks ago, will commence Monday. A large number of witnesses have been sum moned and the case promises to be the most interesting criminal case tried in this city in years. A severance has been granted in this case and on Monday 1t will be elected which of the defendants will be tried first. Wise claims not guilty and Havls not guilty by reason of in sanity. Havis fired the shots which killed Latham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

It is strange truth that In one part of Pennsylvania deer are plentiful that they can't. Ind enough to eat and are dying of starvation. WorthinEton Buckwood Park near Shawnee. Is inclosed so that the deer cannot get out. Although the preserves are vast in extent the fodder is said to have boen scarce during the Winter, and thirty or forty deer have been found dead. There is talk of open ing part of the inelosure so that some of the deer can get out. but the farmers of the neighborhood are protesting, claiming the ami mals will eat up the crops. Food was placed in the park at intervals, but the deer failed to fnd t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
FOUGHT PITCHED BATTLE.
Several are Wounded in Fight in
 Jackson County

ed battle occurred yesterday at Trenton between two of the Dicus boys on one side and Pink Thrower and two of his friends on the other. in which shot guns and pistols played a prominent part. there being more than twenty-five shots exchanged.
 Trouble had been brewing for some time and yesterday the parties met on the pike. Fortunately no one was killed out right but several were badly hurt. All parties concerned were placed under ar rest and will be given a hearing before Judge c. l.. Cargill here next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Rev. T. R. Handy, Vice-president of Emory and Henry, Sullns and Martha Washington Colleges, is in the city. He has immediate charge of Sullins College for young ladies' located in Bristol, Tenn. Va. MT. Handy married in Montgomery and his wife, the youngest daughter of the late Major Boiling Hall of this city, has an extensive connection here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Dr. W. T. Hamilton. formerly of Montgo mery passed through Montgomery yesterday mo; h. ing en route to Wetumpka from Mobile Dr. Hamilton is in quarantine service on the steamer Mount Vernon, plying between Mo- bile, New Orleans and Bocas del 'roro. and is in Wetumpka to spend vacation with his family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

In Pittsburg and Allegheny, practical ly one town. the figures are 5,0G0 men and hal ia million capital, and in Minneapo- lis and St. Paul also practically one town from commercial standpoint, 4,500 street corned merchants direct a capital of s400.O00
 Thus. all told in Americas ten largest cities. and in these other two communi- ties this street industry gives work to corner merchants direct a capital of s10 0OO,000
 These statistics are based on the New York street business. as shown by the records in that city's license bureau, and on information from a majority of the other cities named.
 How the Money is Invested.
 In New York, for example. 1,449 li- eenses have been issued for express stands. Before man can establish an ex- press business oa a street corner, or rent space for sign in front of some store
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

A party of prominent Montgomery citizens in cluding MT. F. J. Meyer Police Captain W
 H Taylor and MT. Nathan Lbman left last night for Pensacola, Fa.. where they go on a fishing excursion. The party will go from , Pensacola to a point on the Gulf coast and will remain on the expedition several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Hon. J. Thomas Helin. Secretary of State. has accepted an invitation to deliver an ad- dress before the Alabama Educational As sociation at its annual meeting in Birming- ham this week Mir. Hefiin will address the teachers of Alabama Wednesday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Well" said the anecdotst. taking a fresh start. 'to make a lang story short" lis a sacrifice we can hardly expect of the racont tsur," interrupted the man who apparently never. attempts to make friends by his ana bility.--Indianapolis NswS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
Weather is Gold.

The termometet went down lower last night thar the night before. last nights record being 4S.6 degrees. six and two- tenths degrees lower than on Thursday night or less than seventeen points above the freezing point. Overcoats were be- ing worn on the streets here last night It was the col1est midsummer night ever known in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
John Bibb Indicted

The grand jury this morning returned an indictment again st John Bibb, who was arrested Wednesday in Nashville and delivered to the local police, charging in ten counts that he burgiarized the union ticket office of Birmingham and took therefrom 5000 in cash. Tn the several counts 1t Is charged that the money was taken separately and jointly from the Louisville and Nashville, the Southern Railway, the Alabama Great Southern. the Aiabaam Great Southern. the Kansas City, Memphis and Birminghan, and the Pullman Palace Car Company, and sepa- rately from the ticket agent Jack w Johnson. Two counts of the indictment referred to charge Bibb further with re- ceiving and concealing or aiding in con- cealing s5OO0 knowing the same to be stolen and not having the intent to restore the same to the owner.
 Up to this afternoon the $4,0OO which is still unaccounted for had not been turned up and the belief is expressed that this sum will be held with the expectation that there will not be hard prosecution of tho case
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

You have doubtless observed that the av- craze man puts in so much time preaching he has little time for practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Master Ewing Taylor. the young son of Police Captain W. H. Taylor who injured Fri day by falling from a bicycle on Hocombe Street. was able to be out yesterday. Be sides several painful bruises, young Taylor Is not injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

where.
 The average store doesn't do a very large business. Its stock is stagnant- The tobacco loses it's strength and
 Very different here The volume of business done is constantly changing the stock. New consignments of CLEAR HAVANA LONG FILLER SCENT CIGAR called the BEAU VOIR' are received here weekly. Each lot Is delightfully fresh and fragrant and cs- oocially made for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Col. E. H. Graves of Eufaula who came to Montgomery Friday to attend a meeting of the officers of the Alabama National Guard remained over in Montgomery yesterday, returning to his home yesterday evening
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14
A Weather Station.

man from the Ninth Alabama District. this mornig received letter from Hon. Willis L. Moore, chief of the Weather Bureau. announcing that Mir. William A. Mitchell of Zebulon, Ga, had been ap- pointed weather observer at this station and would arrive in the city about the 10th of July for the purpose of securing quarters and installing a complete obser- vatory Mir. Mitchell has been connected with the weather bureau for five years and is in every respect a very competent man. He will have an assistant, who is to be selected from the classified civil service list.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Master Eddie Mcqueen, a Montgomery young man who has been connected with the Postal Telegraph Company of Meridian. Miss has left for Nashville. Tenn, to accept a more lucrative position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Mir C. IT. Knight a well known young man of Taladega is in the city on business, Mir. Knight is a railroad man and reports progress on the new railroad from Talladega to Py- rites
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Mir. W. F. Herbert. a former well known young lawyer of Montgomery. is here on legal business and will remain several days. MT. Herbert is residing in Demopolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-14

Mir Albert Hanson left this morning for Uniontown. where he goes to visit Mir. R. Hardie
Williams news., 1903-06-20
Proposals for Bids.

The board of education of the Northern Arizona Normal School will receive bids to finish the mid dle floor of the south wing of the normal building, to be used for a drawing-room for said school. Plans and specifications may be had from the secretary. Bids should be ac- companied by certified check for one-tenth the amount of the bid. Bids will be opened at the normal building on July 1, 1903, at 10 o'clock a. m. The board reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
 A. A. DUTToN,
 Secretary. Dated at Flagstaff, Arizona, June 20, 1903.
Williams news., 1903-06-20
D. ]. Daze Injured.

A dispatch to the Los Angeles Herald from Bakersfield says Bremen Laidley of Los Ange- les was instantly killed and En- gineer D. J. Daze of the same place was badly scalded about 1 o'clock this morning (June 11th) by the explosion of the boilers of engine 2626, pulling freight Mo- 254, east bound, which left Kern City at 9 o'clock last night. The body of the dead fremen was removed to Kern, where an inquest will be held. Daze was taken to a hospital in Los Angeles for treatment. At the time of the accident the train was running on time between Rowen and Keene, the former station be- ing thirty miles east of this city. The engine was an oil-burner, and had been recently overhauled. So far as is known the engineer was unab ble to account for the accident. :"
 Word has been received here by
Williams news., 1903-06-20
Royalty Entertained.

On Wednesday evening the boys at the Cabinet rendered a banquet to a number of their friends. The table was spread in Gees and his well-known ability as caterer was never more fully exemplified than in the effort last Wednesday even- ing. Twenty-four guests did ample justice to the elegant viands and many were the toasts to the hosts and the success of the banquet.
 Dr. A. Tyroler, as toastmaster, showed himself especially fitted for the place, and many were his witti- cisms. One we must relate: After calling upon several different ones to respond, the doctor cast his eye around the table and, chancing to see "Coco," said: "Gentlemen, among us sits one whom I have a distinct recollection of having heard try to make speech last fail, and knowing his inability, will gladly excuse him after response of about three words-Mr. Charles Canall." Needless to say this sally put Char ley out of business.
 But the banquet-that's the thing we started out to tell about, but, like Ashurst in his speeches, di- gressed from the subject. It was voted proper success and greatly enjoyed by all. Never in the his tory of Williams has similar event been carried through with greater success. The gentlemen rendering the banquet have proven themselves royal entertainers, and the "boys" only hope they will come again in the near future.