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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
W. J. BELL IS RELEASED
MONTGOMERY YOUNG CONVICT
 GETS FREEDOM.
Although of Good Family He Was Convicted of Robbery and Was Sentenced to Serve
 Ten Years.

A parole was granted W. J. Bell, a young white convict of Montgomery Coun- ty, yesterday by Governor Jelks. depend ent upon the young mans future law abiding conduct.
 Bell was serving a ten years sentence for robbery.
 The young convict. who Is but IS years old, is prominently connected It was rep resented to the Governor that the prime for which the boy had been convicted was committed as the result of a spree. He had previously borne a good reputa- ton. Bells parole was recommended by Judge w. H. Thomas of the Montgomery City Court, before whom he was tried. He has already been in jail two years.
 In granting the pardon Governor Jelks said:
 Because of this boys youth. he being only IS years old--and the possibility, that the crime, If committed by him at all. was the result of a spree, which his pre- vious good character leads me to suspect, and because the trial judge recommends 1t let parole Issue dependent upon his fu- lA--AA ta4E-a-hiAinS eop0ilotn"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
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Advertiser Bureau,

Mobile, April 8. About ? o'clock this morning. at Chun- chula, eighteen miles north of Mobile on the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. two freight trains came together in head-end colli- sion with loss of life and injury to per sons besides great damage to the engines and a nuf1ber of cars.
 SouthbSund freight engine 147, Engineer James Williams, running about thirty miles an hour, struck northbound freight engine No. 15s, Engineer Ed Brandon, at Chunchula Tank. the latter taking water at the time, resulting in the death of Fireman Eugene Harris of the south bound Engineer Williams had his right arm broken and was otherwise injured and Brakeman William Colling of north bound had leg injured. The two en-
 superintendent of Transportation Horace Clarke. with special and the wrecker with surgeons as soon as possl- hle, went to the wreck. The injured were cared for and sent to their homes at Whistler. Harris was dug out from under the wreck at noon and his body brought to Mobile for interment. He leaves a family.
 MT. Clark got the wrecker to work and as he predicted at S:30 had temporary track built around the wreck and cars moving. This was exceptionally quick work It is understood the two trains had orders to meet at Chunchula and It will require official investigation to fix the blame where 1t belongse. It Is learned that Brandon and Williams and the form CTS fireman jumped in time to escape the crash.
 A second wreck occurred this morning between Citronelle an1 the wreck. A southbound passenger engine with Mark Dodd in charge. ran into the rear of the Citronelle accommodation, breaking on the pilot and headlight and crushing in the rear of the last passenger coach. No one was injured. This occurred at Beaver Meadow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
To Manage Summer Theatre.

Michael A. McDermott, the popular man. ager of Monroe Park Theatre. left to- night for Montgomery on a business trip. MT. McDermott's mission there is to close a contract for the management of the Montgomery Street Railway Company's Park Theatre. This will give the popular manager control of three summer thea tres, the third being at Meridian. Miss. MT. McDermott stated before leaving the city that he has already secured a good stock company in repertoire and fine opera company besides other attractions, which will appear at all of his summer amusement theatres.
 The first performance for the season to be given at Monroe Park Theatre will be on the evening of April 15. This will be a benefit for the building fund of the Cath olic Church to be erected at Oakdale. g suburb of this city. Misses Florence and Maribelle Huntley have assumed tht management of the performance whicf will be given by the "Azalea Players"
 The regular opening night of the thea Ire by MT. McDermott will be April 29 at which time stock company will ap pear in repertoire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MET AND ADJOURNED
STOCKHOLDERS OF THE SOUTH.
 ERIN PACIFIC.
Chairman Will Call . Meeting to Transact Business After the ourt of Appeals Has Hand-
 ed Down Decision.

Louisville. Ky. April s.-Good humol marked the annual meeting of the stock. holders of the Southern Pacific Railroad today; no one representing the Keene fac. ton being present. The meeting wal held in the office of J. B. Weaver, ar Assistant Secretary of the Southern Pa cific at Beechmont, suburb of this city
 At Il o'clock Judge Alex P. Humph. reys. counsel for the Hartman interests in the recent suit placed on the table a valise which he said contained proxies representing more than majority of the voting stock of the company. and called the meeting to order. Charles T. Ballard of this city was chosen Chairman and !. B. Weaver. Secretary.
 Judge Humphrey then read the order of court handed down a few days ago, denying the injunction and offered the following resolution which. he said. was approved by the Keene party:
 Resolved. that this meeting, having been duly organized. 1t do now adjourn without the transaction of any other bus iness. to such time as may be hereafter designated by the Chairman, in accord ance with agreement"
 The resolution was adopted and before adjournment which was immediately ta,- ken. Chairman Ballard announced that he will call a meeting for the election of directors after the United States Circuit Court of Appeals has passed upon the decision of Judge Lurton refusing to en- join the voting of certain stock held by the Hartman interests.
 Messrs. Ballard, Humphrey, Weaver, Thomas G. Watkins. a nominal proxy, of this city, and A. K. vanderventer, an Assistant Secretary of the Southern Pa cific of New York, and a number of news paper men were the only atteEdants at the meeting. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Reports are Premature.

A rumor got out yesterday that large business block is to be erected at he northwest corner of Commerce and St: Michael Streets on the site of the burned Michael x Lyons building, where Rich ard Vidmer was killed by falling walls some time ago.
 Seeking for a verification of the rumor your representative learned that the de- clared announcement of a large building on the Commerce Street side was prema- ture and that no arrangements for the structure had been maze. The original building, prior to tile fire. was three stores in one. the first and third owned by Christ Episcopal Church and the sec ond by Capt. P. J. Lyons. Unless there can be arrangement or transfer of the No property to the church. or long lease of the properties of the church it is hard ly possible the large building will be erected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

ceiving much attention and admiration. Mrs. Rhett Goode who is the guest of Mrs. Keyser. is also much In demand and has been the guest of honor at a number of pretty affairs on the b1ttle- ships. Mrs. Goode is expected to return home tomorrow.
 Monday evening pr. and Mrs. Paul A cker entertained a few young people at supper in compliment to Miss Sally War field. who leaves shortly for her home in Maryland.
 Mrs. J. Frenkel. Miss Frenkel and Miss Miriam Frenkel of West Point, Miss. are the guests of iss Etta Bloch on Concep- ton Street.
 Mrs. A. M, Philipe who has been on a visit to her sister. Mrs. Sweeny of Wash ington, D. C.. arrived home yesterday af- ternoon-
 Mrs. l.. H. Pickett left today for Mont- eomery after a short visit to her sister. Mrs. Joseph Hodgson.
 MT. Liston Heustis Is up from Belize and Is spending few days with his fam fly and friends.
 The Wednesday Whist Club met today with Mrs. Michael on Joachim Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
SERVICES AT CHURCHES.
Revival Meetings Continue to Draw
 Large Congregations.

Large Congregatlons. The religious services in the various Montgomery churches are progressing, attended by much spirit and religious en- thusiasm.
 Rev, John A. Wray of Milledgeville,
 Ga preached his sixth sermon at the First Baptist Church last night, he nav ing preached both morning and evening since Sunday Last night the attendance was larger than usual and deeper interest
 MT. Wray preached from I Timothy. iv:s: "Godiiness is profitable unto all things having the promise or the nie that now Is and of that which is to come.
 The sermon was q powerful discourse, making a profound impression on all per- sons present and under us nnuence many persons went forward for prayer.
 At the Clayton Street Bapust Cnurcn and at night by Rev. O. F. Gregory D: D.. pastor of the Adams Street Baptist Church, and the pastor, Rev. k. Tredway. Mir. Tredway's sermon last night was based on the text from He-
 pr. Gregory will preach at that church today at o'clock in the afternoon and at 8 o'clock tonight.
 Rev. J. P. Morgan preached at the Rihh Street Methodist Protestant Church last night His sermon was earnest ana thoughtful.
 Rev. '. L. Jenkins, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Anniston, occupied the pulpit at the Dexter Avenue Method ist Church yesterday morning ana even ing. of the Lords Supper were held at the Central Presbyterian Church presided over by Rev. Neal L. Anderson, the pas tor. Rev. T. J. Mangum, D. D., Presiding Elder of the Eufaula District. preached last night at the Clayton Street Method | ist Church. A good sized congregation was present. ,. =. | these churches throughout the week and the visiting ministers, Rev. J: A: Wray Rev. J. l.. Jenkins and Rev. T. J. Man gum, D. D., will preach at the First Bap' | list. Dexter Avenue Methodist ana Ciay' ion street Methodist Churches respective, | rxy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MILLIONS WE'RE STOLEN.
W. H. Armory's Charges Regarding
 Metropolition Traction.

New York, April s.--At the hearing ius the proceedings brought by William H. Amory against President vreeland of thal Metropolitan Street Railway Company toa compel Mir. Vreeland to show cause wiiy3 action should not begin against him ford alleged criminal libel. Amory testiHedl that Talbot J. Tayior's payment of $4,000' to him during his investigation of thai affairs of the Metropolitan Company azaa| in cash.
 Asked if he had told CunninghanhSandl Harding on January 90 that he had pre~' ferred charges with the District Attor-s ney, he replied: T thilk something waai said about that"
 He might. he said have mentionedShi4 intention to apply for receiver for Sths
 company. J
 q told him." he testified. that ther@ had been some tremendous stealings an& that the company's account had been
 falsifed to the extent of millions or dolsj lars. l said had started charges ana
 meant to see them through.
 Court adjourned until next Wednesdsyss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
CITY COUNCIL FAVORS MALE PRINCIPALS
 FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF MONTGOMERY

High School, Miss E. M. Bullock. Prin-s cipal; Capital Hill School, Miss France& Nimmo Green, Principal Decatur StreeX School. Mrs. Lulu V. Ledbetter. Princl< pal; Sayre Street School, Miss Mary Is 4i Boyle, Principal; Cottage Hill School& Miss Virginia Hereford Principal
 The Cottage Hill School Is located art Ward which is represented by Alder-! man Gunter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
TO BUILD B. AND B.
Believe That the Road Will Soon Be
 Constructed.

New York, April 8.-Charles H. Hyde, President of the Brunswick and Birming- ham Railroad Company. today sold his interest to parties interested in the Mo- hawk Valley Steel and Wire Company. and B. c. Machen was elected to succeed him. It is understood that the plans of the present owners contemplate exten- sion of their line of completed road to the coal and iron district of Alabama at an early date. F. A. Umstead. President of the Mohawk Valley Steel and Wire Company, was elected chairman of the Board of directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
MT. Craft Appointed.

Hon. John Craft is in receipt of an offi- cial notification from Thomas Richardsony manager of the New Orleans Progressive Union, and an officer of the Four States Immigration League, to effect that he had been appointed representative for Alaba- ma on the St. Louis Worlds Fair Com- mission. The four States comprising the league are Alabama, Louisiana, Mississip- pi and Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Steamboat Aground.

St. Louis. April Sword was receiv14 here this afternoon that the steanleN Stacker Lee was aground at Kimmswick4 Mo, with a heavy load of freight ana S Lac ieSt Sf Louis at 8 o'clock this mornss ing for Memphis. It is not known wheths1 er the boat, which Is one of the larSes& on the river, Is in danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
schley in St. Paul.

St. Paul. April S.-Admiral Schley -waal given an enthusiastic reception by tha citizens of St. Paul today. In the morning. the Admiral and his party visited Hamiinl University and addresses were made tn the students. Tonight they were men~ bers of a box party at the Metropoiitan Opera House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Acted Without Authority.

Pekin, April s-It appears that the American financial agent acted without instructions in presenting the indemnity bond providing for payment in silver taels Under instr uctions from his Government, he Is substituting a bond providing for payment fin gold dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

The Century Book Club held its regular meeting at the Y. M. c. A. this morning. The program included a paper on the Pounding of Our Navy" by Mrs. Ed win Mccartney, and one on "Early In- yentions and Manufactures" and John Paul Jopes," by Mrs. J. w. Woolf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
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Nathan Biggers Is the only au- . thorixed collector of subscrip- ! tions for The Advertiser in Mo- !.
 bile. Subscribers are requested to pay no other person until ] further notice. office u2 St. 1 Francis Street: telephones. Bell ] 7es; Home, 12. Prompt attention ] given to all orders for deliyery. complaint of non-delivery or news ]
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

The following invitation has been is- sued: MT. and Mrs. c. Ivulich request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Belle to William s. Robertson Tuesday, April 14. 1903, at p. m. at their home, $50 Cont Street, Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Do You Enjoy
 What You Eat,s

You can eat whatever and whenever yo, like if you take Kodol. By the use of thi remedy disordered digestion and disease. stomachs are so completely restored t, health, and the full performance of thei functions naturally. that such foods as woul, lie one into double-bow-knot are cate, without even ''rumbling" and with a posi- live pleasure and enjoyment. And what | more these foods are assimilated an, transformed into the kind of nutriment tha b appropriated by the blood and tissues.
 kodol is the only digestant or combination of digestants that will digest all classes O food. In addition to this fact, it contains, ii assimilative form, the greatest known tons and reconsructve properties.
 kodoi cures indigestion. dyspepsia and al disorders arising therefrom.
 kodol Digests What You Eai
 Makes the Stcmach Sweet. Bottles only. Regular size. q .oo holding 2K time,
 the trial size. whiob sells for 50 cents. s".aArsd hs E. o. osMfTT ( O.. Chicago. III. Tor Sale by E3 C. Fowler and
 V.lHuntsr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Silver for Philippines.

Washington. April 1.-The Treasury De- partment has purchased for Philippine coinage 11703e0 ounces of silver at cost of s5s3, OO2. This bullion will coin i.4S2. . 436 pesos.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Mrs. William Rowland left Monday fol her home in Colorado after a delightful visit of several months to her family hera.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

News was received here of the killing of Arthur Cole. aged 21 by the falling of an oil well derrick at Enterprise, Miss. Cole was a resident of Citronelie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Miss venetia Danner and Miss Kath- leen Williamson have issued invitations to an Easter egg hunt Monday afternoon complimentary to Master Boykin Boone and little Irwin Fearn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Chaplain Brennan of the Hartford, who made so many friends during the stay of that ship in this city, came over from Pensacola yesterday to spend Wednesday in Mobile
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Rud Evans. a stranger, was arrested this morning by Policeman Cloud for vio- lating the splitting ordinance Recorder Tharp gave him a sentence of $250 or five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Among the Mobiiians who left last even- ing for Demopolis to attend the Metz ger-Mayer wedding were Miss Blandht Klein and Messrs. Monroe Metzger and Ed A. Pincus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

MT. and Mrs. W. H. Monk, Jr., and little daughter are spending a week in Louisville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Mesdames Alltmont and Hirsch, who were called here to the deathbed of their father, L. H. Meyer, returned to Houston, Texas, today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
AN EDIT0R'S 7 ||
 EXPERIENCE
In the Treatment of Humors
 With Magical Effect by Cuticura

GA tumor came on my neck and in . day or two 1t was as large as hail. an orange. Twas very much alarmed Tor fear it was malignant. My friends tried to persuade mo to consult my physician; but dreading that he would Insist on using the knife, would not consent to 90. Instead, I got Cuticura Resolvent and Cuticura Ointment. | took the former according to direc- tions, and spread . thick layer of the Ointment on tho swelling. On renew ing 1t would bathe my neck in very warm water and Cuticura Soap. In 6 few days the Cuticura Ointment had drawn tho swelling to head when it broke. Every morning 1t was opened with large sterilixed needle, squeezed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Last evening Miss Marcia Burgess gave one of her Enthusiastically delightful dinners in honor of MT. Berry of the Kearsarge, U. s. N. Her guests were Misses Helen Clarke, Josie Whiting, Kate Sheriff, Amanda Moore. Messrs. Albert Perrin Bestor and Mir. Berry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
The Newc of Mobile.
Mobile Minor Mention.

| Much uneasiness Is felt by relatives and
 friends of Colonel John Mcguire, 2 vel
 this city. His residence is on Spring l Hill and his relatives fear he has made | way with himself. He sent the following message to his family which was receiv- | ed by them this morning being delivered | by an American District telegraph mes Mobile, Ala, April [. s:o6 p. m. ''To my Dean Loved Ones:
 My desease is driving ms mad and l cannot live much longer. My intestines are cold now. My errors of judgment in financial matters have ruined me leave some money and my watch will be found in an upper bureau drawer. When you receive this waves will be washing over Chief of Police Case was notified and he and the detectives went on a search. the entire force being notified to seek ff- formation. A rumor got out this after- on Dauphin Street. but diligent search proved 1t erraneous-
 At noon today at the residence of the brides father. J. M. Henderson, Tn the presence of a number of friends. Walter Brazeale of New Orleans and Miss Bes- sic Henderson were united in marriage by Rev. J. B. Cumming. The attend ants were Walter Daniel of New Orleans and Miss Mary Lou Walker. The couple left this afternoon for New Orleans to reside. MT. Brazeale being in the brokerage business there.
 Secretary Paul Wilson of the Commer- cial Club announced this mornig that ne- gotiations were virtually closed for the establishing of a pottery plant near this city to cost about s90.00o and to give em- ployment to 300 hands. A local banking firm declared its willingness to float the bonds for the owners of the plant and. with this inducement, 1t is thought the deal will be brought about in the near future.
 The remains of Mrs. Lela Underwood, wife of William M. Underwood, were taken to Hopkinsville, Ky. today for in terment M.s The pall6eRariess Rier 'Gs fam a,n K. Hunter and Frank Byrne. soldiers in charge of the local recruiting station, and J. A. Hardt and E. B. Davis. MT: Under wood is connected with the artillery de- tachment at Fort Morgan.
 Charles Johnson. white. otherwise known as Big Mouth Charlie, was found on the river front, at the foot Of paimet- was sent to the police station and later taken to a hospital
 At a meeting of stockholders of the Mobile Fish and Oyster Company the following officers were selected: A. 5. Lyons, president; M. Canizas, secretary A. Baliadares, general manager; C. J. Lucy. treasurer.
 The School Board met today and decid- ed to break existing rules and nave public closing exercises at commence ment. They also appropriated funds for the enumeration of school children.
 Six small boys ran away from the Pro- testant orphan asylum last night. Chief Case was notified today and succeeded this afternoon in having them located 4 a.d hn l,.a alaax
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

Mrs. L. c. Parker who is the guest of Ma WilIiA WEiGht b 4ausaAaiA ka AAn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
V<HE HOTEL BELLEcLA1RE

T<HE HOTEL BELLEcLAIRE X appeals especially to what
 may be called semi-transient visitors: people who desire, for a week or a fortnight or a month, the comforts, conveniences and advantages of New York's great modern hotels, but who wish to avoid some of the noise, the hustle and the expense that are inevi- table in an extended visit For such people THE BELLECLAIRE has furnished suites of one, two or three rooms and bath, which may be occupied at reasonable rates for shorter or longer periods. It is an apartment house with the best features of a hotel. It Is a hotel with the best features of an apartment house. And 1t Is ab- solute1y new and absolutely fire proof.
 MILTON ROBLEE,
 Proprietor,
 Broadway, at Seventy-seventh St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09

The many friends of Mrs. Frederick Cobb, who has been quite i'll for some
 time. will be pleased to know she is much improved
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-09
Mobile Society News,

Miss Ethel Hodgson returned yesterday from Pensacola where she has been the guest for several days of Mir. and Mrs. W. H. Knowles. A series of most charm ing entertainments were given in her honor. including dinner by the Admiral on his flagship, a dinner by Captain Emery on the Indiana and luncheon on the Hartford by Captain Reeder.
 Pensacola Is at present scene of the greatest social activity. The presence of the fleet causes a continuous round of entertaining that not even the solemuity of Lent can control and there is an in- creasing bombardment of dinners and luncheons. Next week it will be even gayer. On Monday MT. and Mrs. Knowles will give a bay party, which will be one of the red letter events of the week. Monday evening MT. and Mrs. Keyser gave a large ball in their handsome home and later in the week Mir. and Mrs George Howe will give bay party. These are only a few of the many events that will make the life in Pensacola strenuous for the coming week.
 ent number of Mobile girls who will visit friends in Pensacola during the week.
 A most delightful party was given yes- terday by MT. and Mrs. Shents to Mrs. Greenwood Ligon. MT. and Mrs. Shents own the beautiful launch Marga-dora and a magnificent home at Montrose. Baldwin County, which Is revelation or what taste and means combined can do. At 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon the Marga- dora was waiting at the wharf for Mrs. Ligons party. which included MT. and Mrs. George Fearn. Misses Mollie Irwin. Amanda Moore. Hattie Wheeler, Venetia Danner, Lolla Belle Gould. Carrie George. Barrett the Misses Lomiea, Una Dorgan. Mrs Dorgan, Misses Strathan Barrett. Murray Wheeler Hammond Gayfer. Henry Goldthwaite. Lyman Dorgan, lis ton Heustis, E. c. Hughes and Dr. and Mrs. Iigon and MT. andsMrs. Shents. A light luncheon was served on the trip across to Montrose and arrived there, the picnicers invaded the Shents's beau tifuI home and revelled in the beauties of old mahogany and treasure of every kind. Vehicles of every kind were ready to drive about the country and the hours passed all too swiftly. The return trip nome was made by moonlight, and on the way an elaborate hot supper was served of every delicacy.