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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
RURAL DELIVERY ROUTES.
The Postofice Department Resumes
 Their Establishment.

Washington. June 1S.-The Postoff1ce Department has resumed the establish ment of rural free delivery routes which were held up on account of the deficit fin the appropriation for that service and a large number of routes will be put in op- eration on July 1. the beginning of the new fiscal year.
 The policy of the Department hereafter will be to establish routes as rapidly as possible, consistent with the best interests of economic administration. The rules as to the number of families required to be on the route in order to secure the ser vice probably will be more strictly ad- hered to and few exceptions made. The rule requires that no service shall be es- tablished on a route on which there are less than 100 families. Unless exceptions are made for some special reason routes are to be investigated in the order in which applications for them are filed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Fwen will See Beckharn.

Lexington, Ky. June 1s.-captain Ewen announced today that on the advice of friends he would go to Frankfort as soon as the Jackson jury returned verdict and lay all the facts before Governor packham. Even would not give out what t. w,uld tell Governor Beckham. Men rIose to him say 1t will reflect on men hiyb in official life in Breathitt County and may form the basis of warrants for bribery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Dick Will Command.

Columbus, O., June 1S.-Gen. Charles flick of Akron, was selected by the Re- publican State Central Committee at 8 meeting held here this afternoon to die rect the campaign in Ohio this year. General iDck was elected chairman of the State Executive Committee, J. R. Malioy, Columbus, Secretary, and w. F.. Burdell, Columbus. Treasurer. The Lew Executive Committee consists of thirty four members, including the officers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
FREIGHT HANDLERS OUT.
Demand of 25 Per Cent Increase in
 Wages is Refused.

Kansas City. June 1S.-All the freight handlers employed at the local freight depots of the St. Louis and San Fran cisco and the Burlington and Rock Island systems went out this afternoon because the company refused to grant their de- mand for an increase of wages of nearly 9 per cent.
 This makes a total of 400 men now out. the Santa Fe men having struck on Mon day.
 The demands of the men were made before the recent flood rendered all work in the yards impossible. They were pre- sented to the various roads again today and were promptly refused. Other roads may be affected.
 The roads had anticipated the strike and had several men on hand to take the places of the strikers. The forces at the various depots were inadequate. however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
NO DIFFERENCES EXISTS.
Ramsey Says the Pennsylvania and
 the Wabash are Not at War,

Ramsey Says the Pennsylvania and
 the Wabash are Not at War.
 St. Louis. June 1S.-President Joseph Ramsey. IT,, of the Wabash Railroad Company, when shown dispatch from New York concerning the reported nego- tiations looking to reconciliation between Gould and Pennsylvania interests. denied the existence of any differences between the Wabash and Pennsylvania Railroads and said to the Associated Press:
 know of no meeting called for the purpose stated In the dispatch. If such meeting was held or is contemplated 1t was arranged for since left New York. As to the differences bet ween the Wa'Nash and Pennsylvania Railroads. there are none. All crossing fiffientfiss between the two roads have been settled and the entrance into Pittsburg of the Wabash provided for"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
1b3 Bodies Found.

Heppner, ore, June 1s.-The number or dead recov0-ed from the flood runs to- tailed 153 bodies tonight. Fifteen bodies were found today in drifts along WILLOW Creek. The number of missing remains in the neiRhborhood of 55 to 60. A list of valises and trunks prepared today estao- fishes the fact that from fifteen to twen- tv transients went down in the flood.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
For a 2.OoO Mile Ticket.

Chicago. June 1s.-It was voted today by the Executive Committee of the Vest ern Passenger Association to recommend the adoption of 2.O0O-nile ticket. Unan- Imous agreement is necessary to make the change and two of the members of the Executive Committee are opposed to the resolution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
PETER IN POWER.
Already servia's Men King Has Took
 the Reins.

Belgrade. June 1S.-Russia has instruct ed its representative to resume diplomatic relations with the Servian Government. It is said that the Cars telegram of congratulatlon omitted to reprehend the assassins by an arrangement between the Czar and the Emperor of Austria that the latter being the older monarch, should administer the lesson.
 King Peter has already assumed the reins of government by directing that all important matters sSould be referred to him at Geneva.
 An unfounded rumor that King Peter had been assassinated caused great con- sternation today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
s+r,lrara Make overtures.

Lowell. Mass, June 1s--The local cot ton manufacturers association today re- ceiyed a communication from the textile council asking for a conference with the mill agents. The strikers refuse to dis cuss the contents of the note but the mill men regard this action as an overture for peace. It is said that in their com munication the strikers ask Snly for their old places,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
CASE OF HEDGES.
Now Under Investigation by the
 postoffice Department.


 Postoffice Department.
 Washington. June Exchanges against Charles Hedges. Superintendent of the city delivery service of the Postoffice De- partment, alleging that he pressed claims before Congress, solicited employees in the service to take stock in mining com panies and other allegations. are under investigation by the inspectors of the Postofice Department.
 The charges were presented to Postmas- ter-General Payne and referred by him to Fourth Assistant Postmaster-General Bristow. The allegations that Hedges went to the Capitol during the last ses- sion of Congress and urged the passage of a claim then pending, was made at that time. Hedges was immediately call ed upon for a statement which. 1t is un- derstood. is now on file in the department Since then other charges have assumed definite shape.
 Hedges was an assistant to former Gen eral Superintendent A. w. Machen of the free delivery service, now under indict- ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
CAPITAL OF oRAMPs.
Stockholders Seek to Grevent Its Be-
 ing Increased.

ing Increased.
 Philadelphia, June 1S.-Equity proceed ings were begun in common pleas court today to prevent the proposed increase of the capital stock of the William Cramp and Sons Ship and Engine Building Com pany from s5,0oo.0Oo to s6.25o00o and the mortgage indebtedness form q. 1.s01000 to s7,20o.0O0.
 The complaints are two stockholders, John W. Grange and Andrew H. McNeii. who bring the suit on behalf of them- selves and any other stockholders, who are opposed to the increase of stock and may wish to join in the proceedings.
 In the bill 1t is explained that the conn pany's stock has been several times in- creased and at present consist of 60000 shares, while his co-complainant is pos- sessed of 100 shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Figbt on Excursion Train,

Knoxville, Tenn, June 1S.-In fight which occurred on an excursion train re- turning to Hundale, N. C., from Johnson City, Tenn, Deputy Sheriff Garland of Mitchell County, North Carolina, was shot and fatally wounded by John VII Hams and Constable Bailey severely cut and bruised. Williams, who is a desper- ate character. jumped from the train while 1t was running and. escaped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
sunrene Lodge A. O. U. W.

St. Paul, Minn.. June is.-The Supreme Lodge, A. O. U. w. devoted todays ses- sion to the consideration of routine mat ters, pending a further report fro mthe special commission St. Louis has been reported on favorably for the next place of meeting, but has not been selected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19

here tonight for Ellis Island. N. r., with five English pottery workers. whom he arrested for violating the alien contract labor laws through coming here from England to work for the Newcastle Pot
 tery Company. They were not unwilling to return home, as they said they made
 higher wages there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
BREAK IN LEvEE.
The Rio Grande Continues on Its
 Rise.

The Hlo Grande ConUnues on US
 Rise.
 Fl Paso, Texas. June 1s.-A dispatch from San Marcial N. M. says that at 5 o'clock this morning the Rio Grande reached its highest stage. causing a break in the protection levee.
 The water is now several feet deep in the lower portion of San Marcial. Sev- eral small houses have been damaged by the flood and most of the inhabitants of that section have abandoned their homes The loss to farmers whereabouts is large. At Eartham the river Is six inches higher than yesterday. The levee which broke through yesterday has not been repaired The indications are that 1t will continue to give way until the river had gone beyond control. Reports from Rin- con say that place Is partly under water. The brick yards at White Spur are also flooded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Mazatlan Port Opened.

MazatIan. Mex. June is.-Minister of the Interior Corral, having declared the port open today. the population gave way to general rejoicings. The day was gem eraIly devoted to merrymaking in honor of the opening of the port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Austria win Participate.

Vienna, June 1S.-The Ministry of Com merce today announced that Austria had decided to officially participate fin the St. Louis Exposition and that the Govern ment will appoint one of the higher of- ficials a commissioner to build pavil- ion on the ground assigned to the great nowerq
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Fitzgimmons Engaged. .

Chicago, une 1S.-Robert F1tzsimmons. the well known pugilist announced to- night that he is engaged to marry Miss Julia Clifford. singer connected with a theatrical company now playing at local theater. Miss Clifford admitted the en- gagement, but said there would be no u,edding for a year or so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Charged With Particide.

Ardmore. I. T.. June 1s,-Eh Julian has heen arrested at Bennington charged with ths murder of his father Solomon Julian s well known citizen living in the Cnoc- tau Nation. He was given hearing ana Femanded without bail. Mrs. Julian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19

Old Dominion Steamship Company on its tug Germania. The steamship company swore out a warrant against Albert Meek ins and one Downing, charging them with assault. The engineers declare they will not tolerate violence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
FaIl River May Quite a Week.

Eau River. Mass, June 1s.--At a meet tho of textile council tonight. Secretary Thomas Taylor was instructed to com- municate with Secretary M Hathaway of fhe manufacturers association. and to re- quest that the mills of Fall River be stopped during the entire week which ends on July f.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Robbers Were Captured

Joplin. Mo, June 1S-Two men said to be Bud Fair and Frank Ellis, robbed the Adams Express Company at Webb City today of 5000 consigned to the Carters vile bank Both men were captured in the woods three miles from Joplin after A chase and the money recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Prisoner Dies from Torture.

Vienna. June 1s.-It is reported from Sfia that Bogdanoff one of the Bulgs- rians who were condemned for partici- patton in the recent dynamite outrages at salonica. has died in prison after un- dergoinK cruel tortures.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Strike Breaker Beaten.

Norfolk, Va. June 1S.-The first violence in connection with the marine engineers strike at this port occurred today when two men assaulted and beat S. B. Priest. a non union engineer employed by the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Heatb Has Nothing to Say.

Salt Lake. Utah. June 1s.-Referring to the statement of Fourth Assistant Post master-General Bristow in regard to the Irregularities in the Postofiice Depart ment. former First Assistant Postmaster t;eneral Perry s. Heath said today;
 .A1l these charges were replied to four wears ago and have been replied to by a lot of people recently. It is not neces- sary to make any further reply to them. I have nothing to say"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Pnstmasters Named.

Washington, June 1s.-The President had appointed the following postmasters: Lous John w. Miller; Nat< chitochies, B. F. Ford. Oklahoma--Moun> tain Park, William T. Judktns. Tennes> see-Athens, L. H. Lasater. Texas-s Troup James A. Butler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
cntton Mill Closes.

Bristol. R. l., June 1S.-The Namquit Cotton Mill. owned by the Richmond Man ufacturing Company. employing 2oo hands' was shut down tonight indefinitely, owing to the high price of cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
risza Failed in Task.

Budapest. June 1s.-Count Stefan Tisza. who was asked by the Emperor to form a cabinet. has failed in his task and a ministerial crisis has resulted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
H. L. Miller Appointed.

Washington, June 1s.-H. L.. Miller has been appointed division freight agent ot the Southern Railway with headquarters at Knoxville. to succeed Jonathan Tip ton, deceased
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Aliens Under .Arrest.

New Castle. Pa, June 1s,-United States Immigrant Inspector V. F. Jankovski left
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
REEsE's VISIT SHORT.
Department of Justice Determined to
 Eradicate Peonage.

Washington, June 1s.-tSpecial )-United States District Attorney Reese's visit to the Department of Justice was short He came yesterday and left this morning.
 The Department is we'll convinced that the so-called peonage system exists only in sparsely settled parts of Alabama, but insists that no pains should be spared to stop the mischief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19

widow of the murdered man. who was detained by the officers, was released to- day after having proved that she had no connection with the crime.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15

Largest, incest and cheapes'
stock of wall paper in the city a
the Caldwell Stationery Cos.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15

half a million dollars year, with
a net profit of fifty per cent on last
years business. Mr.. Sheriff. will
be placed in supreme command OF
the dry goods department in the
main building. Hattiesburg is a
thriving zine lumber manufacturing
point, whose inhabitants numbered
three years ago about 1900, now es-
timated at 5000 or 1000. There is
verylittle agriculture, but the lumber
industry is illustrated in the output
of. one mill, which is 300,000 feet
a day, most of it dressed, with a
force of 1900 men in the woods and
at the mill, and pay roll OF S35, OOO
a month cash, practically all dis
tributed through the channels OF
trade at Hattlesburg, The build
ings and machinery of this concern
were destroyed by fire short time
since, but the work of rebuilding is
now in progress, the capital and ca
pac1ty both to be largely increased.
There are three banks, two of which
carry deposit of almost million
dollars, various lumber and oil mills,
new three-story business houses,
sewerage, electric and arc lights,
waterworks, large new theater, ETC.
Mr.. Sherrill's place here will be
filled by Thoroughly competent man
Largest, incest and cheapest
stock of wall paper in the city at
the Caldwell Stationery Cos.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
Wedding Bells.

Just ut $50 a. m. on Wednesday
May 6, 1908, a quiet little CROWD
was seen gathering about the home
of Mr.. G. G. Johnston, of Pigott,
Ark, when it was soon ascertained
that Mr.. David Reeves, of Union
City, Tenn, had come to capture
one of our Clay county bellies
Miss Ellen Crockett, of Rector,
Ark. The parlor was elegantly
decorated, having in one corner a
handsome arch erected under
which the bride and groom were
to stand. At the hour prescribed
they made their appearance to the
beautiful strains of the " Wedding
March," cleverly rendered by Mrs.
Roxie johnson.
The bride was handsomely at
tired IN white organdy, trimmed
in white ribbon and lace. The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. w. H. Morris, of Pigott,
and was alike impressive and earn
est.
Miss Crockett is one of Rector's
most estlmable young ladies, while
the groom is a prosperous farmer
in Obion county, Tenn, and is
we'll beloved by all who know him.
Quite a number of friends and
well-wishers accompanied them to
the depot, where they boarded the
train bound for their future home.
Thus two little rivulets of life
have mergedinto one grand stream.
May the course be smooth and
tranquil, vending its way cheer.
fully through all earthly obstruc-
tons, until it empties itself at last
into the great ocean of eternal hap.
piness.
One WHO WAS THERE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
Lowney's canu1es at Dahnke's.

The teachers of the Rives Grad
ed School are this week holding
their final written examinations.
Tuesday and Wednesday of next
week will be given to public oral
examinations, to which all patrons
and friends of the school are in
vited. On Wednesday evening,
May 20, beginning at 8 o'clock,
the school will present cantata
entitled "Father Time and His
Happy Family" together with
some ripper selections. Thursday
evening, May 81, beginning at 8
o'clock, the final exercises will be-
gin. These exercises will consist
of essays and orations by senior
class, presentations of diplomas,
medals and other awards, an adj
dress, and musical selections. The
public in general is invited.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
PADUCAH JUNCTION.

John Conn visited here Friday
afternoon.
Dr.Rippy went to Fulton Monday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will White visited
friends here Sunday.
Miss Lou Williams was in Union
City shopping Friday.
Mrs. Eva Cheatham spent Sun
day afternoon with Mrs. B. e. P.
Matthews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlin, of Union
City, spent Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs ]. J. Melvin.
B. E. P. Matthews and Sheriff
Chiles went to Fulton Saturday
night on business.
Ask Artell Ward what is the at
traction up here. There must be
title blue-eyed girl somewhere
here.
Misses Ollie Matthews, Cordia
Cheatham and Annette Woodfnlett
Sunday for Martin to spend few
days with Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Own
by.
Miss Minnie Ward and Harvey
Brown, Miss Ina Matthews and
Artell Ward attended singing at
Shady Grove. They reported a
large crowd.
Ben Gilbert has been visiting
here from Arkansas. He returned
home Thursday and was accom-
panied by Mrs. Emma Jonakin and
Miss lila Griswel.
Phonso White, our mail man and
friend Tom, came out here hunting
Thursday evening. don't think
they had very good luck, as I heard
them trying to catch an old rooster
when they started home. Come
again, but please let our chi ,kens
alone. WILD ROSE.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
Going to Hattiesburg .

Algie Sheriff. will leave Union
City the latter part of this month
going to Hattiesburg, Miss, to To-
cate, having severed his connection
with Morgan & Hardy Bros, to
take effect on the first of June.
Mr.. Sheriff. has been engaged with
these gentlemen for a number OF
years in charge of the department
of dry goods. He is fine product
of Union City mercantile talent, his
first lessons being obtained in the
service of R. T. Curtin, postmaster
in the knowledge and art OF the dry
goods business, where he developed
the qualities of excellence in skill,
executive ability and the genius and
tact of salesman, which, together
with a happy native temperament,
induced the enterprising and saga
cious firm of Morgan & Hardy Bros.
to reorganize and add to their cloth
ing and shoes dry goods depart
n1ent with Mr. Sheriff. in absolute
command. The company was or
gained and their success is we'll
known to the people of this country.
Mr.. Sheriff. is recognized for his
share in this achievement and his
individual success as a dry goods
merchant. The arrangement, al.
though very much regretted by the
friends of all parties, is perfectly
and wholly amicable and pleasant
the explanation being that Mr.
Sheriff. ascends the ladder to sim
liar engagement with Hawkins
Co., wholesale and retail merchant
at Hattiesburg, at stipend akil
to the salary of a Congressman
This company conducts genera
mercantile business, the building
occupying almost square of terri
tory, and their sales, from authenti
and direct information, aggregat
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
Mrs. Irman Dead.

Mrs. Mai Inman died Tuesday
morning about 9.15 at the home of
her mother, Mrs.L. E. Craig, of
this city. Mrs. Imam had been
sick about four months and was
thoughtto be some better late Mon
day afternoon, but became sudden
ly worse Tuesday morning and
passed away very quietly. Mrs.
Inman was about twenty six years
old and was married about nine
months ago to Mr.. Abe Inman,
prominent merchant of Obion,
Tenn, where they resided until
Mrs. Inman's health began to fail.
Recently she was brought back to
the maternal home, and the best
medical attention obtainable was
given her, but to no avail. Mrs.
Inman was a member of the Metho-
dist church and was we'll liked by
all who knew her. She leaves a
broken hearted husband, a sad
mother and five sisters Mrs. w.
M. Stitt, Mrs. Sedberry and Miss
Clemmie Craig, of Fulton, and
Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. johnson, of
Union City, to mourn her death.
Fulton Leader.
The remains of Mrs. Inman
were brought to Union City Tues
day, accompanied by Mr.. Inman,
Mrs. Stitt, Mr.. and Mrs. L. E.
Craig, Miss Clemmie Craig, Robt.
Craig, Rev. E. B. Ramsey and DR..
Whitehead from Fulton, and Mrs
Dickinson, Mrs. Dock Wilson,
and Joe Inman from Obion.
Services were held at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. George Dennis, her
sister, by Rev. E. B. Ramsey, who
paid beautiful tribute to the vir-
tues of the deceased, the memory
of sweet spirit, and the glory Of
its passage.
The burial took place at East
] View.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1903-05-15
CIRCUIT COURT.
CIVIL DOCKET.

e. Garrison ct al. vs.. Geo. r.
Hurt. road case; no verdict.
HI. Curtin VS.. J. H. Jones ct al,
lew on land; ordered condemned
subject to defendants homestead
rights.
w. King VS.. Ben G. Hale, levy
on land; order of condemnation ana
sale.
STATE DOCKET.
u, B. Johnson, larceny; none
pros.
Alva White, ct al, affray; con-
tinued.
AL w. Raines, obstructlng Puollc
road not guilty.
Foster Callahan, c. p; hneo 9oo
and costs.
Tuck Jones, a. b.; on trial.
Henry Fields, d. p. W., continued
on affidavit of State.
Dick WEIGH, alias Dick DICK Fate,
d. o. w., plead guilty; fined $40 and
cost.
Joe Bogus, selling liquor without
license; not guilty.
Thos. Kinnard, a. b., fined Slo
and costs.
. Jordan Hale, disturbing literary
society; quashed indictment and
remanded to grand jury.
Lit Hubbard, c. p, fined $50.
J.B. Pope, c. p, guilty, motion
for new trial.
J.B. Pope, c. b, k; case contln-
ued on affidavit of defendant.
Walter Miller ct ais, disturbing
literary society; continued,
Will Dickerson, Herbert Moore,
Walter Green, HOUSEKEEPING and
larceny; nolle as to Herbert Moore
and Walter Green; Will Dickerson
guilty of pelit larceny; 80 days in
Jail.
P, E. Cox, alias Frank Palmer,
forgery; three years in penlten-
tiary.
Max Heilbronner and Roy Web
ster, selling liquor within four miles
of school house; guilty, fined $50
and 60 days in Jail; appealed to
supreme court.
Roy Webster, selling liquor with
in four miles of school house; guilty,
fined $50 and 30 days in Jail.
Roy Webster and Max Hebron
ner, seven cases jointly and one
against Webster separately; con-
tinued until next term of court.
Geo. Taylor, larceny; guilty, one
year in penitentlary.
John Love, c. p, not guilty.
Walter Miller, c. p, continued.
Mrs. Belle Carter, poisoning hus-
band; nolle pros.
Try an Exporto c1garat Dahnke's;
good smoke-no Joke.