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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
CAUSE OF MISSIONS
Appeal to Episcopal Church
by Bishop Brewer.
THE DUTY OF DIoCEsES
INDIVIDUALS OF MEANS URGED
TO CONTRIBUTE.
Financial Record of the Year Subject Of
Address by George
c. Thomas.

TT seems to me that there is more gen.
eralization than generalship in this ques-
ton of missions. 1 want to give notice that
shan't give up this idea. l shall spend
the rest of my life fighting for the cause of
general missions"
With these impressive words-impressive
because of the emphasis with which they
were uttered-Bishop Leigh r. Brewer of
Montana brought his talk to a close at the
session Of the Domestic and Foreign Mis-
sionary Society of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church In the United States of Amer
lea. at the Church of the Epiphany this
morning.
The auditorium of the church was
crowded with delegates and laymen Of the
Episcopal Church. Bishop Brewer. who was
chairman of the meeting, devoted fully an
hour of talk championing the resolution
that he had introduced, and which was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
Patti Concert IL Baltimore

Mr.. James w. Morrisey business manager
for me Adelina Patti and Mr. Robert
Grau. in the city In the interest of the
Patti concert in Baltimore. Arrangements
have been made whereby special trains will
be run from this city to Baltimore on the
night OF the Patti concert there. Monday
November %. at the Maryland Theater. 1t
appears that. much as Mr.. Grau desires to
give a Patti concert in Washington, there
Is no Interior large enough to accommodate
what would constitute a paying audience
At least $4,000 must be taken at one per-
fOrmance to insure even a small profit to
Mr.. Grau. There will be accommodation for
LOCO people from this city. at the Baltimore
concert and seats and boxes will shortly
be placed on sale here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
PETER GROGAN DEAD
PROMINENT MERCHANT Sue
CUMBS TO HEART TROUBLE.
Had Been in Active Business About
Thirty Years-His Home
in Baltimore.

Mr.. Peter Grogan one of Washington
best known merchants, died at 10 O'Clock
this morning at his home, 2IO0 East Pres
ton street. Baltimore Md Mr.. Grogan had
been actively engaged in the furniture bust
ness for nearly thirty years. and his large
establishment in this city stands as a monu-
ment to his energy and progressivenesS.
His death was the termination of an attack
of heart trouble. from which he had SUI
fered for several years. Mr.. Grogan was
in the sixty-second year of his age. He
leaves wife and six children. The
children are: Thomas j., Patrick j., Law
renee, Mamie, Nellie and Mrs. DR.. Powers,
all of Baltimore.
The funeral will probably take place Fri
day from his late residence. in Baltimore.
Mr.. Grogan was a very liberal man, Civ
ing freely for charitable purposes. he
built handsome stone church in Balti-
more and donated it to the Catholic Church
of that city. He was held in high es Gem
by his employees, some of whom had been
with him in his business in this city for
more than twenty years
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
Maryland Marksmen Coming

In reply to the invitation TO the Maryland
National Guard t" participate in the Dis
trict National Guard rife match the fol-
lowing letter dated yesterday was received
by Major Bell:
To Major James F.. Bell. inspector general
rife practice. National Guard. District
of Columbia. Washington, ID. C.
Sir: BY direction of the brgadier general
commanding. L have the honor to hand to
You. herewith inclosed copy OF a com
munication this day received from the chief
of ordnance of this brigade, who is also our
inspector of small arms practice In. the
matter Of a rifle and revolver team from the
state of Maryland for participa ton in the
compe ttions of the National Rife Ass"cia,
ton of the District of Columbia. to be shot
off at Ordway range. Maryland, October 20.
1893 This communication of the chief of
ordnance Will advise you of the particulars
i'm which you may be- Interested General
Riggs desires me to convey to you the hope
that the competitions Will be successful In
every respect. Very respectfully.
r. l.. WOODSIDE,
First Lieutenant and \. ID. c., Acting Adj
iutant General. LIST Brigade. NJ. n. @.
Accompanying this communication was a
list of the team of the Maryland National
Guard which will participate in the matches
tomorrow:
Fourth Infantry. Sergeant Anthony Bova,
Company l.. and Corporal William Prize.
Company NJ; 9Th Infantry. Captain Wash
ington Bowies, jr.. Company +; Ord. Ser
Sergeant Albert Dogge n. G. stan: Ser
geant ]. E. Givan. Company e. Sergeant +.
o. Wright Company F.: Corporal Miller.
Corporal Porter. Private NJ G. Plumbley:
Troop A. Captain J. W. Shirley, First Lieu
tenant c. l.. Rodgers. jr.. Sergeant Henry
c. Shirley. Private Nelson: brigadier gem
eral staff. Major s. ]. Fort. chief Of ord
nance, in all. fifteen officers and enlisted
men. These officers and men will therefore
comprise the Maryland state rife and re-
volver team and will participate in the fol-
lowing matches: Brett revolver match.
Mosher team match and Harries long range
match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
Stood Shock Of 5000 Volts.

POCATELLO. Idaho. October 2s.-Will-
lam Millenberg. an electrician. employed
by local light and power company, has
received a shock from wire charged with
30 600 volts of electricity. and physicians
say he will probably recover. While at
tending to his regular duties In the power
house MiIlenberg accidentally touched
heavily charged wire. His body was badly
burned by the current, which melted the
nails in his shoes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28

found and turned over to the police this
morning One was picked up on a lot near
Sd and Q streets and the other in the
alley in rear of 1907 n street The bodies
hewitt gave the necessary death certif1-
Gates and the bodies were sent to potter's
field.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28

Retail dealers say that the price of coal
oil to consumers has been raised cents a
gallon, the best grades selling at Ii cents a
gallon. which is the same price that pre-
vailed last winter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28

Emperor William has decided to erect
bronze monument to the late Herr Krupp.
the gunmaker. before the Imperial Yacht
Club at Kiel.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28

Yesterdays Winners.

The regimental team match. which WAS
concluded late yesterday afternoon. was
won by the list Regiment. with a score OF
40 OUT of a possible cDo. the I'd Regiment
making but AIS points. Lieut. +. H. Hell
denreich of the LIST Regiment team did the
best work of the day. making nine Consec-
utiVe nun S-eyeS on the .toi-yard range, his
final shot scoring four points and giving
him a total of IL out of possible 10 Capt
Sheridan Ferree of the ID Regiment also did
good work.
The members of the winning team and
thelr scores are as follows: Private Il, j.
Fink. as: Private Jackson Morris. ~: Serr;
Raiph Alderman. a. Lieut.. VI. =. Britain.
30; Lieut.. +. III. Heidenrcich, ~, and Sergt.
L; +. Heap. 40
In the revolver match. open to all officers
ana enlisted men of the guard, which was
contested yesterday afternoon after the
close of The Stars report, Private r. \.
byrnes of Company a. I'd Regiment won
hrst prize; Lieut.. NJ. W. Far:.ow was sec
and: Private jackson Morris. third Lieut..
r. w. Holt, fourth. The scores of the
winners follow: Byrnes. ~ out Of "A pos
sibe 100: Farrow. ~; Morris "A; Holt. AZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-28
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching Blind Bleeding Protruding piles.
Your druggist will refund money PAZ0 ONT
MENT fails to cure you In to IL days. b0c.
oc2-f.m,w-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

this time cotton promises to turn out as | good as corn. The plant is large and
 healthy, and well fruted. The bo!les are | commencing to open, and in a few weeks
 the work of picking will commence. | The report of tn? army worm has sent
 wave of consternation to many, but 1t | Is thought the alarm Is unnecessary. The
 worms are yet only in few places, prin-
 cipally In the new ground fields where 1t | is damp. and the planters are promptly putting out poison, so these pests that | formerly worked such havoc In cotton fields will not do any great damage The
 prospects for large yield of sweet po-
 tatoes is favorable.
 It is reported that Colonel F. B. Mer- rill, who until recently was president of
 the Mobile Jackson and Kansas City Railroad, has become interested Tn the
 Mobile and West Alabama road. and that ] in short time he would have things on this projected road moving along as smoothly and successfully as he lid on the M. J. & K. c.
 While the rumor Is not authoritative, 1t is currently reported as true. Great hope is expressed here that it Is true for the road will inaugurate an era of un- paralleled prosperity for Demopolis and the surrounding territory. Colonel Mer- Till Is man of unsurpasseu energy and ability in railroad enterprises.
 Property in Demopolis is increasing in value every year, which is an evidence of the permanent growth and prosperity of the city. A prominent merchant and large property owner in this city was heard to remark that he considered real estate a f1ne investment, and that he had all con- ndence in the future growth of the city and advancement in value of real estate Among the most important transfers this week is the residence on the corner of Strawberry and Jackson Streets from Mir. Leorard Cornish to Mrs. Cheney, and the residence occupied by Mrs. Sandusky to Mir. W. M. Tucker.
 The recent wet weather has caused un- usual damage to property along the rail road cut on Franklin. between traWberry and Cedar Streets. The sides have been scaling badly until serious encroachments have been made on private property The matter was brought before the City Coun- ell, who have examined the condition of the property, and ordered the Southern Railway to at once have the walls of the cut properly bricked, so as to efrectuaIly prevent further damage.
 The steamers Bethea and Liberty left last Tuesday on their regular trips. The Warrior has been very low, but it Is thought the rains within the last few days will cause sufficient swell to enable | the boats to easily make this point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENTS.
Demopolis Is Keenly Interested in
 Pending Internrises.


 Demopolis Aug. 20.-(Special. )-rhat l Demopolis and Linden Railroad Is not the dead issue that many people may think 1t | Is. There are a number of enterprising and progressive citizens in Demopolis who | are not to be baffied by small obstacles. | It Is now learned that there is a well de- l fined movement on foot. headed by the most prominent business and professional | men of this city, to get the scheme on a sound basis and have the road built. The proper papers are now being pre- pared and one of the gentlemen will leave In few days for New York where he does not anticipate any trouble in getting all the assistance that is necessary. The promoters of this movement, whose names are withheld from the public at present, are men who have never failed in their former efforts in carrying suc- cessfuly through whatever they under took. and they express themselves as be- ing entirely confident of getting the road built at an early date.
 Work has been quietly going on for some time and in short time some in- teresting facts will be given out to the public, as to the progress of the scheme.
 Last Monday all the bids for putting In the sewerage system in this city. were opened and after a careful consideration by the City Council, all were rejected, for the reason that no bid was considered sufficiently low.
 Mayor Ely Is of the opinion that the work can profitably be done at a much lower figure and so told all the bidders, who asked to be allowed an extension of thirty days. and the privilege of getting in new bids. This the Council readily granted them. So the time is extended for thirty days. when, in am probaD .ity the contract will be awarded
 The City Council is composed of the best business heads of the city. whose course in this, as well as in all other matters, meets the hearty approval of every good citizen.
 first class system will be constructed, and work will be commenced at the earli- est possible date. but the Council will be quite sure no mistake Is made in award ing the contract but will conserve relig- iously to the city's best interest
 A party of our citizens enjoyed n fish ing expedition to Black Hall last Tues day. The catch was large and the sport fine.
 The prospects for fine cotton and corn crops continues this week. The corn crop is safe. The fodder has been pulled and saved and the ears are fast hardening. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
We Buy Cheapest.
 We Sell Cheapest.

is in the city as the guest of hIs brother. Joe Green, a popular engineer on the Southern Railway. Rev. Mir. Green formerly lived. in Selma and has received cordial welcome from his old friends here. He will preach at the Church Street Methodist Church Sunday.
 Mir. and Mrs. Edward Graham were in Selma today on their way to Tuscaloosa.
 John M. Burns has returned from a visit to Biloxi.
 Colonel J. T. Patten of Eleanor was in Selma today.
 J, H. Ellis of West Dallas spent today in Selma.
 Hon J. H. Allison of Richmond. Is in the city.
 D. J. Mcdonald of Mobile is in Selma today.
 Howard Loeb of Montgomery Is in the citY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, Aug. 1u. What seems most to interest the city f Selma today is the news of the Car aegie library published yesterday by The Advertiser.
 The fact that work on the library build hg may be commenced as soon as the Ium of about $1,Oo0 is collected has brought the matter more strongly before he eyes of the public and from today The question of library or no library will be vital one.
 Several months ago the soliciting com nittee of the Selma Library Association asked for subscriptions and with compa- 'atively little trouble raised almost the whole amount necessary, but at that time there was nothing of definite nature to be held out to prospective subscribers and many who had an interest in the establishment of a free public library would not subscribe because 1t seemed IS if they were subscribing to a very futile and useless promise. But MT. Car Aegie's statement that the sum of $10,OO0 would be available so soon as site had been purchased has put an entirely diff lerent phase upon the question and there little doubt that within few days the Selma Library Association or a committee representing its sentiment will be ready 10 assure MT. Carnegle that the site is purchased and that the committee is ready to call upon him for the $1O,0OO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
YOUNG BOY KILLED.
Old Story of Reckless Handling of a
 Gun.

Guus
 Russellville, Aug 2O-(SpeciaI.)-The 16- year-old son of Jack Taylor was acci- dentally killed yesterday, at the home of J. Wingo. a farmer, near Rockwoor. Mir. and Mrs. Wingo were away from home. Young Taylor, with several others of the neighbor boys met at the Wingo home to eat watermelons. The boys were amusing themselves by snapping a tar get rife at each other Young Taylor ran in another room and is supposed to have taken hold of Wingo's shotgun and pull ing the gun toward him, 1t was fired. the load blowing out his brains. and lodging in the ceiling above.
 The wife of Zach Bruton, a white far mer, came in to-day and effected a mort gage on her home for s43. to get her hus- band out of the coal mines Sept. 1, where he was sent for wife beating Bruton's case seems to have been an ag- grayated one. His wife was the witness against him. testifying to numerous beat ings he had given her. Judge Almore sentenced him to hard labor in the mines till Sept. l. and on until the cost was paid, which would mean 143 days longer. The first sentence couldn't be paid out so soon as 1t could be done his wife mortgages her little home for money to pay the cost and let him out.
 Wyly Dickerson. charged with shooting at Chambers with intent to murder out on bond was brought in to-day. and sur rendered by his bondsmen. they having become uneasy at action of DickeYson The alleged attempt at assassination oc- cured near Burleson last falL~ .-@7.
 MT. J. L. Clay died at his home here to-day from congestion. after a few days illness. He had lived here all his Hfe, was a good citizen. was a member of the Baptist church and prominent Knight of Pythias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Sad Home Coming.

Greenville. Aug. 2O.-(Special.) )-The fu- neral of Miss Elizabeth Metcalf. who died at Tarrytown, N. Y, Tuesday morning will take place this afternoon, conducted | by Rev G. R. Upton. The body arrived | today at noon, accompanied by her heart broken father and sister. Many sympa- thizing friends met them and followed 1 Church, where 1t will rest until the sad service is completed. Owing to the ilI- | ness of two brothers. 1t was ineXpedient to convey the casket to the residence. Miss Metcalf was a young lady of supe- rior attachments and she was universally loved. Her death has caused a feeling of gloom and sadness over the community.
 The friends of Rev EIdred NJ Stewart, pastor of the Baptist Church at Sheffield. are recipients of invitations to his mar riage to Miss Ida Payne Reynolds at Sheffield. Tuesday evening September 1st MT. Stewart was reared in Greenville, and no young man could be more highly esteemed. His approaching marriage is of special interest to his many friends here.
 Rev. o. P. Speigel of New Orleans will begin revival services at the Christian Church next Monday evening. Mrs Spe!- gel will accompany him and take charge of the music. The members of the church and others are anticipating much profit from the service.
 Mrs. George Scott and children of Mo bile and Mrs. Ida Knight left yesterday for rest at Butler Springs.
 Mrs. l.. F. Barrett and children have returned from a visit to Highland Park
 Mr. and Mrs. Monte Dickerson are vis- itng relatives at Louisville, Ky.
 Mrs. Isaac Eskew of Selma is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Kingsberry.
 J. c. Scale of Mobile has been in town several days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Funeral of H. R. Dawson.

The funeral of Henry R. Dawson oc- cured yesterday afternoon from St. Pau:s Episcopal Church. Rev. E.. w. Gamble, the parish priest. conducted the funeral.
 The pail bearers were Julien Smith, J. B. Evans, J. M. Baker. James Graham, Daniel Partridge, Jr., A. L. Mcleod, John Pollard and H. I. Shelley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21

Los Angeles, Cal. Aug. 2O.-The Nation- al Association of Bee Keepers today elected James V. Harris of Grand June ton, Colo. President, and George NJ Brodbeck Los Angeles. Secretary. An address was made by Homer N. Hyde of Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Light for Tuscaloosa

Tuscaloosa, Aug. 2O-(SpeciaI.)- A. NJ. McGehee. manager of the Tusca- loosa Light and Ice Company. stated yes terday that the city would have lights within ten days. Arrangements have been made with the Tuscaloosa oil Mills and the dynamos which have aIready been ordered will be paced there as soon as they arrive, which will be within the next few days. The insurance companies have not yet made any settlement, but 1t is probable that everything will be adjusted today.
 One of the largest melons that has ever been seen in this section was the one brought to the city yesterday by Mir. Steve J. Yerby. It weighs 75 1-4pounds. Mir. Yerby Is one of the most successful of melon growers in the county, and his melons are always very fine.
 Rev. John Laycock of Concord, N. IT. who has resided in Northport, Ala, for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
HERMIT" SALVE.

This remedy has been used for twenty-five years and is the only guaranteed and true cure. Phy- sicians endorse it.
 Frank Anderson, Illinois, Eczema with Old Sores and in a terrible condition, was cured by a few boxes Hermit" Salve. For Sale by Al Druggists. 25 and 50 Cts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
False Fire Alarm.

About 1 o'clock this morning long con- hnued alarm of fire startled citizens and brought volunteer firemen to think Inc fire was in town. The alarm was from no box; it was general; and from The sound of 1t one might have thought he town was afire.
 But it was only a crossing of the wires Ind the awakening of firemen was unnec- sssary. The wires were crossed by the violence of last nights storm and City Electrician Blakeley and his assistants were busy this morning setting the wires h their proper places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
BEN v1LJoEN AS EDITOR.
The Famous Boer Generals New
 Venture.

Venture.
 General Ben Viljoen, having found that he can use the pen as we'll as the other less formidable weapon. is about to start q newspaper in Johannesburg. where new organs appear to be springing up like mushrooms, The name of the new paper Is not yet settled upon, but the General will send out his views and news in Dutch, for the delectatfOn of his fellow Boers. and his policy will make for con ciliation and progress. Following that line he ought to do well. and no doubt he will meet with good encouragement. for he has always been a popular figure in the Transvaal He had some little ex- perience of newspaper work before the war, so that he is not entirely new to the business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21


 Harry Reid. a popular member of the English Colony, has returned from visit to his home in Great Britain.
 MT. w L. Quinn, who ably represents the Fifth Ward in the City Council has returned from Mobile,
 P. W. Startling, popular young busi- ness man of Selma, left today for Mont gomery.
 Mir. and Mrs George A. Robinson of Mobile are registered at the Hotel Albert. w. A. Scott, circulating manager of The Advertiser. was in the city today. Miss Julia Bates of Bates's Farm Is the guest of Mrs. Crawford Phillips. R. T. Reid of Hagen was a prominent visitor to Selma today.
 Colonel Berry Jordan of Orrvil.e was visitor to Selma today.
 R. c. Allison of Montgomery was in the city today.
 W. H. scanlon of Decatur Is a visitor to Selma.
 Rev. J. E. Green of Beaumont, Texas,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Personal and Local.

The concert of the Selma band which was to have been given tonight was post pon6A on account of unfavorable weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-21
Im1maaylAan

about five years, died at his home on last | Tuesday morning. He was n years old.
 his death being caused by a stroke of | paralysis some months ago. Mir. Laycoch has spent his life as a Methodist minis- ! ter. and counted his friends by the | scores. A. Laycock. his only son. ac- companied his remains to Concord ysBter- day where they will be laid to rest 
 One of the most successful river plant CTS" this morning stated that the cotton crop had made wonderful progress during the past month. but that worms were making theirgappearanee very rapidly. and that unless the rain stopped or that they could be destrgyqi. that they would injure tffe crop at least ofe-fourth. He also stated that the cotton crop was from one-third to one~fourth better than last year. VI
 Commissioner M. c. Thomas has writ ten a letter to the voters of Tuscaloosa County, announcing to them that it Is not his intention to run in the next elec- tion. Mir. Thomas has made very ef- ficient County Commissionef for several terms, and it Is learned with much re- gret that he has withdrawn from the race.
 At meeting of the Knights of Pythias beautiful resolutions were written and adopted on the death of their brother, MT. Wilbur c. Perkins, who passed away some days ago. They were submitted by committee consisting of Hon. Winiam w. Brandon. J. NJ. Rogers and M. T. or- mond.
 Robert T. Nabors is in the city after several days absence. He Aas visited sections in Alabama and Mississippi in interet of the University of Alabama,
 Miss Edith Jones. who has bean spend- ing several months in Birmingham, is at home to the delight of her many friends.
 Prof. E. M. Somerville President of the University High School has returned from business trip to Union, Ala.