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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13

several Chapters have already assisted in the work at Okolona.
 This has been year of activity in all departments of one work each commit5ee has been faithful to the duties assigned it. as you will soon learn from the re- port of the different chairmen. The Monumental Committee will sho" the efforts that have been put forth In that direction; Alabama'S representative, on the Jefferson Davis Monument Commit tee, will tell of the many large boxes that have been sent from the Chapters Of our division to the Confederate Bazaar at Richmond.
 I have signed and mailed nearly 500 certificates of membership to the various Chapters. which indicate growth and d high standard of membership. l have written over 800 letters and postal cards. endeavoring always to be prompt in my replies and ever ready to serve the Chap ters in very way. You are of course familiar with the work of The Advertiser our organ. It has be- tn a helpful medium thrugh which your presiding officer has kept in touch with the work at large, and I trust you have found it interesting rea ding, The editorial work has not Teen light, but If the U. D. c. columns have been really helpful and have proven means of open communication and a stimulus to tho Chapters, the recollec- tion of the work done will be a pleasant memory, and 1t is with grateful appre- citation of many courtesies from the eOltOrS or our lea0lnS u1lly plpSF that I turn over this to my successor.
 And now the time has come, when &C., cordlng to the lin itations of our conStitu- ton my relations with you as your presi- dent must end. It is most gratifying to leave you so prosperous. To my CO., workers of the official board I am in- delbted for any and all success that has come to this administration. A pleasant helpful spirit has prevailed and in every instaaeo I have fund each officer. thair- man of the<various committees and the Chapters ready to respond to every call. Let me thank you in conclusion for the loyal support you have given throughout my administration of two years. aiid let me assure you that when I retire to the ranks. 1t will he to continue my interest and to work with unabated zeal. Reports of Committees.
 At the conclusion of Mrs. Dowdell's ad- dress which had been heard with rare in terest the Credentials Committee were called upon for their report.
 Mrs. B. B. Ross, Recording Secretary, read the minutes of the last meeting.
 When the program of the morning was concluded, Mrs Dowdell graciously in- vited Mrs. Clopton to address the con- vention. Mrs. Clopton, in few remarks, encouraged the members of the associa- ton to greater effort in their work. Her every word was received with profound attention.
 At 1 o'clock the convention adjourned to meet A gain at g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
Adminisfr0trix,s Sale.

Estate of Felix McManus deceased.
 Under ana by virtue of an order made by the Hon. J. B. Gaston. Judge of Probate of Montgomery County. on the 18th day of April. 1903. the undersigned as Administratrix of the estate of Felix McManus. deceased, will Esll to the highest and best bidder, for cash, at auction. on Monday, the 18th day of May. 1908. during the legal hours of sale, at the Court Square Fountain, in the City of Montgomery the following described lots or parcels of land fin the City and County of Montgomery and State of Alabama, to witt Lots IS, l6 and a part of " on the south side of Monroe Street in that part of the City of Montgomery formerly known New Phil adelphia- Said lots and parts of lots fronting 6J feet on the east side of North Lawrence Street and running back on the south side of Monroe Street Is feet.
 Also lot No. 36 on the north side of Adams street in that part of the City of Montgomery formerly known as New Philadelphia Said lot fronting 50 feet, more less. on the north side of Adams Street and running back l6o feet, more or less, ,4 e.. Also lots 42.z43 and feet of the west side of lot 44aeh the. north side of Adams Street in that part of the City of Montgomery, formerly known New Philadelphia. Said lots fronting io6 feet, more or less on the north side of Adams Street and running bavq t60 feet more Less.
 Said lands to be sold for division amongst the heirs of said estate. ii
 LOU McMANUs DC Administratrix of the Estate of Felix Mo-
 Manus. deceased. wed-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
A Rare Ooportunity,

The above pictures show what Blood Balm will do, clearing the skin, healing all sores, making the blood pure and rich. destroying the active poison in the blood.
 If you have aches and pains in bones, back and joints, Itching, Scabby Skin, Blood feels hot, Swollen Glands, Risings and Bumps on the Skin. Mucus Patches in Mouth, Sore Throat, Pimples, Copper Colored Spots. all run ByePFows falling out, Boils. Carbuncles. Rash take
 Botanic Blood Balm, guaranteed to cure even the worst and most deep-sea cases where doctors patent medicines and hot springs fail. Heals all sores, stops all aches and pains, reduces all swellings, makes blood pure and rich, completely changing the entire body into clean, healthy condition. BB.B has cured thousands of cases of Blood Poison even after reaching the last stages. Old Rheumatism, Catarrh, Eczema. are caused by an awful Poisoned condition of the Blood: BBB stops Hawking and Spit ting, Itching and Scratching; cures Rheuma- tisIn, Aches and Pains. Catarrh; heals all Scabs tering Sores of Eczema, by giving a pure healthy blood supply to affected parts.
 Cancer Cured
 Blood Balm Cures Cancers of all Kinds. Sun puraung Swelings, Eating Sores, Tumors Ugly Ulcers. It kills the Cancer Poison and heals the sores or worst cancer perfectly. If you have persistent Pimple, Wart, Sweliings. Shooting, Stinging Pains, take Blood Balm and they will disappear before they develop into Cancer. Many apparently hopeless cases of cancer cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
SCIENCE SCORES AGAIN.
A Preparation That Will Destroy tho
 Dandruff Germ Discovered

Finally the scientist student has dis severed a certain remedy for dandruff. When it first became known that dan- druff is the result of a germ or para site that digs into the scalp, and saps the vitality of hair at the root causing falling hair and badness, biologists set to work to discover some preparation that will kill the grem. After a years labor in one laboratory. the dandruff germ destroyer was discovered; and it is now embodied in Newbro's Herpicide, which besudes curing badness, and thinning hair. speedily and permanently eradicates dandruff. Destroy the cause you remove the effect" Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sam pie to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit, Mich. E. G. Fowler Special Agent"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
The Afternoon Session.

The afternoon session was devoted to reading of the following Chapter reports: Selma Chapter report read by Miss Julia Clark; Admiral Semmes Chapter of Au- burn by Miss Anderson; R. E. Rodes Chapter of Tuscaloosa by Mrs. Ellen Peter Bryce; Sophie Bibb Oh lpter of Montgomery by Mrs. R. F. Dexter: Pel- ham Chapter of Birmingham by Mrs. Asa Rountree: Cradle of the Confederacy Chapter of Montgomery by Mrs. Cnappell Cory: Robert E. Lee Chapter of Opeiika; Mobile Chapter, by Miss Molie Thurber; the Huntsville Chapter by Mrs. Alberta Taylor Tuscumhia Chapter by Mrs. Kete Johnson; Troy Chapter by Mrs. w. B. Folmar; Marengo Rifles Chapter of Demopolis by Mrs. s. G. Woolf; Seces- sion Capital Chapter of Montgomery by Mrs. Alfred Bethea: James D. Webb Chapter of Greensboro by Mrs. s. C. Carson; Owen Kenan Chapter of La- fayette by Miss Daisy Schuessler; Clayton Chapter by Mrs. B. B. Ross; Tuskegee Chapter by Mrs. J. E. Cobb; Dixie Chap ter of Montgomery by Mrs. James A. Pinckard; Union Springs Chapter by Mrs J. c. Lawrence; Florence Chapter by Miss Julia Camper; Sumpter Chapter of Livingston by Mrs. S. H. Sprott; An niston Chapter by Mrs. Jessie Lamar of Montgomery: Jefferson Davis Chapter of Hurtsboro by Mrs. Paschal; James c. Cantey of Scale by Mrs. J. l.. Pollard; Geneva Chapter by Mrs. Carmichael; Barrie Moore Chapter of Marion by Mrs. M J. Smith.
 The convention adjourned at to meet Wednesday at gao o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
SHOOTING NEAR cENTERvILLE
Richard Gilmore Wounds A. M. Holly
 at Brent

Centerville, May 12-(Special )-Richard Gilmore shot A. M. Holley at Brent. about two miles south of Centerville this afternoon. the shot going through the bowels. They had had trouble before: Holley had been prosecuted for theft ana Gilmore was also convicted once for steal ing and a discussion of these cases was the cause of the shooting. Holley was drinking when the shooting occurred. Sheriff Crawford arrested Gilmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on n aims 1 anu { between bn mlnHnaln ana New UrIeans, LeDanOn Junction and Slhclh- uati; also vn trains and between MontSom- ery anu Gulnne, Ky. Service 9 q" carte'
 New and handsomely DuIlL chair cars Nseats lleel are opel ated on trains and between Cincipnau ana New Orleans. Hlsh DacA SeHt lnrough ualnS ueIween CIncinAatl, Louls'llle, st Louls evansville. Memphis. Nashville and New Orleans. - ,
 Train No. l carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Chicago, Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 Train No < carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and Chicago to St. Petersburg; also through tourist sleepers to San Franctsco. leaving Montgomery at 9:3S D. m. Tuesday,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13

TnuIsiay and Saturday. New Orleans anL southern tacihc ~ Tram No. carries through Pullman sIeep. CTS from New Orleans to New York and C,n- clrhati and St. Petersburg Iu Chlca<o makIux direct connection at Nashville with throuKn sleeper tu St. Louis.
 Tram No carries through Pullman sleep- CTS from New Orleans 10 New York Cincif. natl and Chicago without change.
 All through u aims make close connections as ShcHhatl, EVansVille, St. Louis and New Or. West '~ For further information pertaining to rates. routes and schedules consult ticket agents L and \. K. R.. or write or call n
 W. L. DEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Union station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
SENT FREE.

Sample sent free by writing Blood Balm Co.,, SS Mitchell St, Atlanta. Ga Describe your trouble, ard special free medical advice Q s'ht your case also sent in sealed let
 ter. Enough Blood Balm is sent free to prove its marvellous curative powers. Do not hest tate to write at once. as Blood Balm Is sent free and IrepaId (2)-su-Wed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
HO0d'S CdrS0p0TilL0

No other medicine acts like it; no other medicine has done so much real, substantial good, no other medicine has restored health and strength at so little cost.
 "I was troubled with scrofula and came near losing my eyesight. For four months could not see to do anything. After taking two bottles of Hoods Sarsaparilla could see to walk. and when had taken eight bottles could see as well as ever" SUSIE A. HAIRS TON, Withers. N. c. '
 Moods SarsapaTIlIa promises to cure and keeps the promise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
OUR GUARANTEE:

OUR GUARANTEE: Buy a large bottle for SI, of any drug gist, take as directed. Botanic Blood Balm (B.B always cures when the right quantity is taken. If not cured your money will promptly be re-
 ment. BiUvu 00tIU 0U
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13

and Yokan
 
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13

Delightful Rail and Water trip to the East via Norfolk Savannah. Apply to C. S Adams. S. F. and P A. Moses Building Mont gomery. Ala for full information. Charles F. Stewart, A. G.. P. A. Savannah, Ga
 sDaily except Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
Rotanic Blood Balm (R. R. RN is

Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly testad for 30 years. Composed of Pure Botanic I1
 grediehts. Strengthens weak kidneys and weak stomachs, cures dyspepsia. Complete direc ,(ona CT xVtth each hOttle ~S-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
FAITHFUL NEGRO GOING.

William Guy Will Attend Confed-
 crate Reunion.
 Frank N. Julian of Tuscumbia, Clerk of the House of Representatives is spend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
Ask
 Your Doctor

He will tell you
 That barley malt is a half-digested food, as good as food can be.
 That, hops are an ex- cellent tonic.
 That the little alcoholin beer-only 3H per cent is an aid to digestion.
 But Purity
 is EssentiaI
 But he will tell you that beer must be protected )Z from germs, and brewed in absolute cleanliness.
 He'll say, too, that age is important, for age brings perfect ferm entation n. Without it, beer ferments on the stomach, causing biliousness. Schlitz beer is brewed with all sl precautions. It is the reoog- nized standard all the world over. because of its purity. Askyartks Bysvs,y Bottiixe. -. Greil Brothers Company
 Lee ATsllapoosa Sts.,
 sRecnes Nos. I36 e 50
 Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-13
The Western Railway of Alabama.

lW Shows otherw,se stated Montgomery A. beyond ss ~ . "
The evening world., 1903-12-22
MORE t" TRAINS
FOR THE SHOPPERS
Management Of Peterborough
Company Will Put on Add
tionaI Service for Its Women
Patrons.

1t was announced by the marlborough
Rapid Transit Company to-day that
the shoppers specials on the Sixth ave-
nue. A. road had peer increased from
five to eight. which, with t~wenty-four
trains on the old Franklin street SER
vice, give the retail district %considera-
bic relief from the old rush-hour con
geetion.
The first OF these trains will start from
Franklin street at 4,23 +. NJ, followed
by four others at intervals of six min
utcs. These trains make their first stop
a. Fourteenth street. so as to reserve
for shoppers.
Then the regular Franklin street SER
vice begins, these trains running at in
tcrvals of three minutes.
Additional shoppers trains are start
ed from Franklin street at 5.56, G.O4 and
G.12 p. M. making a first stop at Four
tccnth street.
The I%nterurban Company has adjust
ed its new Seventh avenue schedules
andis o operating thirty cars an hour
through lower Sixth avenue aud TWEEN
tv-third street to Seventh avenue from
1 to I O'Clock p. NJ, and the service at
other hours varies from fifteen 10
twenty cars an hour.
The evening world., 1903-12-22
COTTON ONCE MORE
SCARS SKYWARD
Daniel SulIy and Followers Take
an Active Hand in Boosting
More Fervid Action Expected
Tomorrow.

The Cotton Exchange experienced its
most exciting moments in tho present
boosting after the o hour to-day.
Danil sully and his followers, who are
Tightening their fingers on the cotton
supply. took an active hand and the
price OF cotton scared skyward with
Ievery deal.
When the day closed 1t was generally
predicted that before Christmas the
price of cotton would be IA cents. II
shorts grew scared and they bought
right and left, forcing ~ H. cents as the
selling price at the time OF the last
operations.
January cotton wen up 10 points
from the opening. This means 4 price
tof s2.l5 a bail, March went up 80 p1'nts,
May 30 and July 81. Spot cotton jumped
80 points. which means an Increase Of
81. so n bale. May cotton jumped
to 1881 at New Orleans, where william
p. Brown is steering the bah chariot.
The tone o. the days operations was
entirely feverlsh and more fervld action
Is expected Tomorrow
The evening world., 1903-12-22
Judge Kirkpatrick, of the United
States Court. Confirms AS
sessment of 80 Per Cent. on
Each Share.
WILL PUT S24,ooo,ooo
IN RECEIVERS HANDS.
1t Is the Greatest Sum Ever
Ordered to Be Paid in Like
Circumstances-To Pay Off
the Debts.

Judge kirkpatrick In the United
States Court at Newark to-day or
idered that the stockholders of the AS
sphalt Company OF America be assessed
for so per cent. of the par value OF Their
of the company.
The capitalization OF the company Is
$50. 200. 600 and the assessment. therefore,
will be $40 0 oO0-said to be the largest
order, In amount of money. ever issued
by a court In this country.
Receiver Tatnall. for the
went before Judge Kirkpatrick and pre-
scented what facts he had. lie said that
tho total justified claims against the
company amounted to s24. 0OO,C coo and that
the company was liable for that amount.
Stockholders Must Pay.
s The Court then ordered That the stock
sof the company be assessed 50 per cen
lsnf Its par value, thus assessing each
sstockhc so per cent. Of the par value
tof the ..Es d; lie held.
The asphalt Company of America.
commonly called the Asphalt Trust. was
1879. with u capital of $50. 900, 900 in GOO. no
shares of a par value of $50 each. Gen.
Frances Vinton Greene. now Police
Commissioner OF New York. was made
President and was recognized as one OF
the prime movers In the organization.
The trust was composed OF about
seven asphalt companies. which had
been operating independently before
then.
In January. 1901. the trust elected
these, officers F'rLncis V. Greene, Presi'
dent: John W. Mack, Vicc-Presidett
Arthur W. Sevall. Secretary and Treas
urer. Directors: Francis V. Greene.
Avery d. Andrews. August Belmont.
John w. Mack, Joseph p. Mack. Rob
ert II. Focrderer. r. A. b, Wldener.
George b. widener. w. l.. Elkins, r. j.
wortendyke, Charles E. Alexander and
Ellis Wainwright.
In this e.. ,ctorate We're Represented
the uriEcipal owners OF the ccmoan!e!
kssich nSds tblrei to make the trust.
linn d'ateiy r.'ter orsaniE-'io Ion the
Asphalt Cttrp2ny OF America issue
them for the stock of the i~ndependcn
companies which entered the Trust.
ISSUED $3O.OOO,0OO of Bands.
Receiver Ta;nall and csher experts
have SAID tAlt tlnt was where the rut
! came in. TIL stock of several of th'
companies VIII CHI entered me Trust wa:
of no market value. II was said. lel
the original holders of II ootl.red tht
goli bonds In exchange for the valueies'
stock. In turn. these god h2ndN We're
sold on the market a n irsr!pN INT
operation thus gave the asphalt men .
4 chance TO place comrarl; lively ralueles'
stock In the treasury of the Trust ant
receive for II gold bonds which the,
could and dii sell at a hanisonev rem
ium
The evening world., 1903-12-22
VIII A MARKET.

Shorts bought wheat moderately at
the opening to-day, influenced by sruall
Northwest receipts and the Japan-Russo
situation. The buying was checked la
ter by heavy Southwest receipts, there
being 542,0O0 bushels against l72,OW last
year.
Corn sold off with wheat.
New York's. opening, prices were:
Whcat-Mny.. So - TO Sc: July. So is.
Corn-May. 40 "a bid.
Chicago's opening prices were Wheat
May, S2 rs to SO; July, II 1-2 to II 3-S to
II 10; December. so is. Corn-May,
10 "a to 43 SIS to 10 "a July. +S 3-S; De-
Ccmber. Al to IL is.
New York's closing prices were: Wheat
May, 81 ~ bid July, 81 bid: December,
% "a Corn-May, 40 "a bid; Deem
Oer. Il -.
ChlcnSo's closing prices were: Wheat
December. so is; May, 81 81 bid; July.
II IL to ~ rs. Corn-December, Il is:
January. 10 ~ bid: May. 40 "a: July.
I" Ii tc % 3-S, Soptc mber, Ie rs TO 40,
The evening world., 1903-12-22
CABINET TAKES A RECESS.
M More Meetings Until Congress
seIn

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-No Cabinet
meetings will be held during the holldas
recess. Both President Roosevelt and
his official advisers will enjoy a vaca-
ton 50 far Is pu0Ilc business will per
mt. such business as the several Cab
met Ofncers may nave with the. PrtSi-
dent will be brought 10 his atterAion by
them as individuals. unless som emer-
Sency should arise which should render
II necessary for the Cabinet to assemble
as a body for its consideration. The
President authorized to-day the an
nouncement that no meetings of the
Cabinet would be held until after tho
reassembling of Congress.
House early to-day for a long ride. He
was unaccomDanied when he left the
mansion, but later was Joined by a
friend.
The evening world., 1903-12-22
SECRETARY HAY nL
WITH BRONCHITIS
Head Of the State Department,
While Holding Conferences
with the President, Is Forced
to Stay in Bed.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 22.-secretary
Hay. though still confined to his bed
with n very severe attack OF bron-
chitis. continues to attend to official
business. Mr.. Hay is not of a robust
constitution, but he has an indomitable
Will which stands him in good stead.
Yesterday while reclining in bed he
had n conference with President
Roosevelt and Wayne MacVeagh.
President Roosevelt has several times
called on Secretary Hay during the lat
ter's illness. Surgeon General Rixey
is In attendance or Mr.. Hay.
II Is not expected that Mr.. Hay Will
be able to leave his house until after
Christmas.
The evening world., 1903-12-22
LONDON STOCKS DEPRESSED.
,Amcricapn Ciosed steady AFTER II
Dull and Irregular session.

LONDON. Dee. 22.-The-e was an In
creased demand Tor money in the mar
ket to-dly. owing to the holiday require
naents, the payment Of 1880, 900 Of cal!
aad the outflow Of cash TO the
'royinccs. DISCOUNTS tluctuftrl, Busi-
ness on the Sock Exchange was de-
pressedr and there was no prospect Of
any real Improvement for the present
The tension caused by the ia Eastern
outlook ahatcd n little. through the lat
est news being regarded as rather more
favorable, sConsols sustained a loss At
f{ae opening. but this was subsequently
}recOvered.
Americans. which werc the least affect
ed. opened dull and irregular, recovered
somewhat. relapsed, We're practically
neglected ard closed steady. Foreigners
suffered from the war scare. JooArese
and Russians were particularly sensitive.
but closed with slightly better tone.
The evening world., 1903-12-22
NEW TUNNEL FRANCHISE.
Aldefmen Vote UnanimousIy for
one to Jersey City.

BY a unanimous vote the Board Of
Aldermen this afternoon granted the
franchise to the Hudson n Manhat-
tan Railroad Company to construct a
tunnel under the North River.
This is known as the Cortlsndt street
1t will extend from Exchange
place in Jersey c!:y to Church street
in this city. a block OF ground from
Fulton to Cortlandt street has been
purchased. and the station will be on
nected by a tunnel for foot passengers
with the rbwav station at Cortlandt
The evening world., 1903-12-22
IRE IN A

Fire in the basement of the club-l-
of the Builders League, at a West
N Hundred and Twenty street.
did about Sl.91o damage early to-day.
The fire started in the lockers near the
dumb-waiter shaft. by the bowling al
leys. The cause Is unknown.