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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-22
PROPOSALS.

PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts. Navy Depart
nent, Washington d. C., until IL o'clock noon
January g. 1904, and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter. to furnish at the navy yards, League
Island Pa. Washington. D. C., and the u s.
Naval Academy. Annapolis, Nd, quantity of
corn brooms paving brick. ash. cherry. mahogany,
oak, pine piles steel forgings, red lead, lard OIL
turpentine. emery and crocus cloth. cotton waste
brass tubing, photographic posters. and cleaning
and repairing sextGnts. Blank proposals will be
furnished npoa application tbe Navy Pay Offices
Philadelphia, Pa, Baltimore, Nd. and the Buresu
Of Supplies and Accounts Navy Department
Washington, d. c. II. T. b. HARRIS faym !ster
General, U. $. N, 12-14-03. dt22 iaw2t
PROPOSALS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE
Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts. Navy Depart
nnent, Washington. u. c. until IL o'clock noon
January 10, 1904. and publicly opened Immediately
thereafter. for the construction of buildings for
the accommodation of the L. S. Naval Hospital
Washington, ID. c., on the grounds belonging to
the U. s. Naval Museum OF Hygiene. Plans can
he obtained from the architect, Mr.. Ernest FIagg
35 Wall street, New York. y. T., upon deposit of
ffteen (15) dollars. ten uo) dollars Of which win
be refunded upon return Of plans. Specific atIops
and blank proposals be obtained upon appIiea-
ton to the Bureau Of Supplies and Accounts Navy
Department. Washington D. G. Fl. T. b. HAIR
RIS. Paymaster General, u. s. y. 12-I5-03
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HOTEL APARTMENTS.

THE CHAPiN APARTMENTS
No. 1415 Chaplin st.
All the comforts of a frst-ciass hoteE The
only apartment house In the city strictly adapted
for the benefit Of bachelors and small families
tired Of the servant question Furnished and IN
furnished apartments Of two to five rooms with
bath, private corridors and ample closets
Bicycles and storage rooms steam heat, bot
ard cold water. electric light and elevator houss
telephones, chambermaid and complete hall serv-
ice and ice furnished without extra charge.
Restaurant FIRST class. House new. ON high
ground. four doors from 14th street cars. Long
distance telephone. Exceptionally large and sun
ny rooms: all outside exposure.
II. E. HALL. Manager.
no6tf Formerly Of Park Ave. Hotel New Yofk.
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TYPEWRITERs.

FOR SALE-REMINGTON TYPEWRITER, ON
easy monthly payments. cheap. Address Box 1885,
Star office. de21 at
WE HAVE SIX REMINGTON TYPEWRITERS.
all in good condition. ranging in price from so
to $50 Bargains. Call and SEQ them. WEI
LINGTON AGENCY. 500 11th st. NV. de11-I2t
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WINTER RESORTS,

BiDcayne Bay, Cocoanut Grove, Fla.
Most southern hotel ON the mainland Of the United
States; semi-tropicali fishing. hunting boating:
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FOR SALE-PAYS 20 PER CENT NET
81, 900 INVESTED.
Price, s., 500; trust. $500; rents $50 month
New. Northwest
de19-st STONE & FAIRFAX, SOC s0s st. NV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MEETING IN SHEFFIELD.
Session of the Alabama Historica
 Society,

New Decatur. April 3o.--(Special)-The Distcict Conference of the Methodist Church, south met at Town Creek this afternoon at 3 o'clock. A large number of delegates are present and many mat ters of importance are to come before the Conference. Dr. R. G. Sullivan is a dele gate from the Central Methodist Church of this city.
 The Alabama Historical Society met at Sheffield today. Many members Of the society from all over the State are present and the meeting is expected to be one of more than passing interest.
 The membership of the society includes many of the leading men of the State. Among those of public note Is William Richardson, Congressman from this dis trict.
 While in session the society will open a large mound which stands near Shelf field with the hope of finding some relics that may have a tendency to throw some light on the history of the Mound Build CTS who inhabited that section of country along the Tennessee River in pre-his- toric days. This society was only recent Iy organized but 1t has already done much towards throwing light on the early his- tory of the State.
 The wheat fields through the Tennes- see Valley are looking exceedingly well and give promise of more than an aver aEa crop. The farmers are not more than half done planting cotton and corn on account of the late spring. The fruit crop, except strawberries will be very light,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
FARMER KILLS HIMSELF
JOHN J. CHR1sToPHEE FOUND HANGING IN BARN.
Had Not Been in His Right Man fol Some Time--Four Rural De- livery Routes Out. , {,
 of Athens.

sAthens. April 3o.--(Special.) )--John J.. Christopher. who was born and reared in the western part of this County and for sixty years has been Q prominent and popular citizen of that community. was found by member of his family hang ing from the end of a rope in his barn late last afternoon.
 He was seen in the afternoon blowing in field some distance from the barn but later was found dead. He had taken . blow line, tied his horse and repaired to his barn where he committed suicide. He had been suffering with Authorizations for some time but his family had not ar- ticipated anything serious and he kept constantly at his work. He was man greatly beloved by all the people of his Section and none stood higher as citi- zen and d neighbor. He was son of the late William R. Christopher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
The Case of Hunt.

Birmingham authorities are now await ing requisition papers in the case of William A. Hunt, charged with defraud- ing the Fidelity Life Insurance Company. It was reported that the Dallas authori- ties, acting under instructions from the Fidelity branch here, have requested Governor W. S. Lanham of Texas. to make demand on Governor Jelks for the custody of Hunt. It is expected that the whole matter can be arranged by tomorrow evening, and should the neces- sary papers be forthcoming, 1t is likely that Hunt will be in Dallas before the week is out In the meanwhile he con- tinues his absolute silence.
 Agent A. J, Brown who sold Hunt his policy, and who readily recognized him at the jail yesterday, returned to Texas last night, leaving his colleague, H. B. Taylor.
 MT. Brown said before leaving, in reply to the reported defense of Hunt. based on the statute of limitations, that this would not hold under the Texas law, because Hunt had not been in the limits of the State during the intervening years. -'s s'-']7
 Mir. Taylor, who remains in the city knew Hunt intimately in Texas, and is thoroughly acquainted with the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Capitalists in Birmingham.

A number of prominent capitalists large stockholders in the Birmingham Railway Light and Power Company, are now in Birmingham looking over the property of the company, and their visit is to be fol- lowed by some highly important improve meiits, the exact nature of which is not known at this time.
 In the party is J. K. Newman of New York, B. S. Ginners and A. E. Ginners of the firm of Lartenberg, ThaIlman and Company of New York, A. H. Ford of New Orleans, and George w. Bacon of Ford, Bacon and Davis. They arrived in Birmingham yesterday and were at Ems ley yesterday afternoon inspecting the new line to that place, and today they are looking over other important lines in the city. They are making a thorough inspection of the district and are deter mined to do everything possible to meet the growing demands of the city and en- tire district in the matter of street rail ways, and electric and gas lighting.
 The gentlemen represent millions in money and 1t can be stated with absolute certainty that they will continue to spend with unstinted hand. Their confidence in the district is without bound and the probabilities are that the near future will witness expenditures almost, if not quite, as large as those which have been made in the past eighteen months, during which time considerably over a million dollars has been expended. There will be. in all probability, several important street railway extensions, much addition al equipment, extensions of gas plant be- yond what has been in contemplation. and greater facilities for electric lights and power in outlying towns.
 The visit Is full of important possihili- ties to this district. The capital stock of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Pow CT Company was recently Increased N.- 000.000. which sum. 1t is believed. will be devoted to improvements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
THREE MEN FOR MAYOR.
Hartselle in Midst of an Exciting
 Campaign.

Gdmpdlku.
 |. Hartselle, April l)-There are now three tickets in the field for the municipal election which will be held Monday, May 4. or, rather. three men have been nominated for Mayor with some of the same Aldermen on each ticket. The first ticket to be nominated was the young mems ticket. headed by John R. Sample. young attorney. The present incumbent. c. H. Cooper, was | then nominated. An opposing faction put | out J. P. M. Woodall, who has been de- | feated twice by MT. Cooper. The pres- | ent incumbent has served three terms. The campaign is warming up to fever | heat There is also a contest over the
 n.arshalship, two candidates being in the l race.
 The following are those nominated for | Aldermen: J. l.. Draper. w. s. Gray.
 sell. W. B. Lindsay, P. Pattillo. S. E.
 Stewsrt. Ed Schnell. J. L. Templeton
 and M. D .Wiggins.
 | August ' ard are the days set apart
 by the Executive Committee of Camp | Friendship. U. c. V., No. 3S3, for their | annual reunion here. This occasion will
 be the best reunion in the history of the | camp. Some speakers from a distance l will probably make addresses. This is l North Alabama. Daniel Walden of De- | catur is captain. The committee has appointed delegates to the New Orleans reunion. Capt. M. K. Mahan will go from Hartselle.
 Rev. J. M. McCord of East Lake has | been called as pastor of inc Baptist Church. He will preach his first sermon | as pastor next Sunday.
 J. A. Beaty of Progress and Miss l Myrtle Johnson of this place were united | in marriage, pr. F, c. David officiating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Colonel Bush Returns.

Colonel T, G. Bush. President of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company. and also President of the Shell by Iron Company, has returned from a
 trip East where he attended & meeting of the Alabama Consolidated at Balti- more, and a meeting of the Shelby Com pany at New York. The latter company is a close corporation. Colonel Bush says that the affairs. of both concerns are in first class condition and the stockholders and directors are satisfied at the show ing being made. When asked as to the existing opinion towards Birmingham in the East, Colonel Bush stated that there was a good feeling towards this section.
 He stated that there could be no other feeling inasmuch as all corporations were doing well and earnings were strong.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
DEATH OF L. c. CARTER.
He Was An Aged Citizen of Madi
 sion County.

sion County.
 Huntsville. April 30-(Special.) )-Landon c. Carter, aged S2 years, died last night after an illness of several months. His death is attributed to senility For many years MT. Carter was prominently identi- fled in business in Huntsville. having re- moved here from Nashville thirty-five years ago. His surviving children are Mrs. Thomas/ F. Harris and Turner Carter.
 Material is being hauled to the grounds for the new summer theatre all plans for the enterprise having been perfected. The theatre will be managed by w. ". Epperson, manager ofN the Huntsville opera house and it will open in the Stock Company. having sbeen booked for that week. Seats willgbe provided for 800 people in the house.
 The farmers of this section are now nearly up with their work of planting. stands are excellent and the condition of the ground is good. Complaints that were heard on every hand a few weeks ago have ceased and now there is talk of bright prospects for crops.
 Two new rural mail routes out of Huntsville to points in Madison County will be instituted tomorrow and by them a wide territory will be served. Tho new routes include the communities of Ryland, Maysville, Bell Factory, Normal. Jeff. Rep. Monrovia and Chase.
 The annual Epworth League Institute of the Huntsville District will be held at Bridgeport on May 14-16. Rev. George E. Boyd. presiding elder. will preside over the institute and league workers from all parts of the district will be in attendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Advertiser Bureau,

Henry Boyd, a negro boy eleven yeara old has been bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a charge of burglary on which he was arrested yes terday. Henry's bond was fixed at S15O and in default thereof he was confined in the county jail.
 It is alleged that Henry entered a sec ond story room in the residence of Mrs. Minnie Fowlkes. on ParlSman and Union Streets Tuesday night, and stole a valu- able hair brush. He was tried before Mayor Mcleod this morning and sent to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
L. and Ms New Yards.

The engineers of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad are now on the site at Boyles, north of here, where will be placed the new yards. round house, coal ing plant and shops. The company's property is located just one and quarter miles north of Vanderbilt, where the Birmingham Mineral goes off the main line toward Oneonta. The yards and shops will be on the east side of the main line
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
The Newc of Selma.

Bachrnan of Tennessee, continues to at tract a great deal of attention and the services are attended by large congrega- tions.
 Dr. Bachman's sermons are eminentlJ simple and logical and his eloquence is impressive and convincing. He has ac- complished much good by his evangelis. tic work in Selma.
 The services at the church are at ir the afternoon and at 7:45 in the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
The Recess Committee.

It is still uncertain whether the recess committee of the Senate will hold its meeting about the middle of May in Birmingham. A letter was received this morning from Senator Goldsby stating that the Contemporary sitting of two bodies hEving parallel purposes would be a mutual benefit and that Birmingham would be the place of the committees meeting if it were not for the advantage of Montgomery on account of the records heinz arcassfhle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
DEATH OF MRS. R. [. HoBDY.
She Was a Woman Highly Esteemed
 in Union Springs.

Union Springs. April 0.-(speclaD-Mrs
 R. l.. Hobdy, Sr.. died suddenly last night about o'clock. Mrs. Hobdy was in her usua' good health yesterday even ing, and was up town. She had se- were headache about o'clock and doc tor was called in: she afterwards became easier and the family all retired. Short iy before o'clock one of her daughters. who was sleeping with her, was aroused by her heavy breathing and upon investis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Fnnr Rural Routes.

Athens has now four rural route In full operation and they will serve vast area of country surrounding this place. Thousands of people are now getting their mail daily brought almost to their doors by the seven rural routes in this County. proved and soon they will be in operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
MT. V. E. Duncan Dead.

Mrs. V. E. Duncan died at noon today at the home of her daughter. Mrs. W. NJ. Thomas, on Selma Street. She had been i'll for a few days and her death
 Mrs Duncan was 50 years old. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. W. M. Thom- as and Mrs. W. Fl Spear of Selma. Sh0 and virtues and her bereaved relatives have the sympathy of large number of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
GOVERNOR RICEARDs.
Once Lived at Camden, wilcox
 County.

Governor De Forest Fichards. who di63 at his home in Cheyenne, Wyoming. day or two ago. was born at Chafies town, N. H.. on August 6, ls4s. He was. sducsted at the klmnall l,,.!I, un,on Acaasmzs Andover. Mass. He came to Alnb4xna Afs ter the Civil War and was a Fnanaataf n& the first Legislature after roconskruek1dn, in 1888. He was Sherin of WILCOX Coun- Treasurer for two terms. He remained f2 bushes at Camden, Ala, until 1Bs5. when he removed to Wyoming. where he ers He became President of the First Ma tionaI Bank of Douglas, Wyo., in 1S6 in 1890 he was a member of the Wyoxn@ ing Constitutional Convention, and waa the Republioans. serving ono term Mi1 election 10 the ofEic@ of Governor waH on November S, 1898.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Hooper Ruilding Bold.

The store on Water Street owned by c. W. Hooper and Mrs. M. s: Hooper and Co., was sold at noon today to the high est bidder, W. P. Welch, who bought &he property for $11. 300. The lowest bid was $10, 800.
 The building is on the corner of Water and Franklin Streets. It is 150x60 feet and has a cellar and two stores.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Bob Taylor to Lecture.

The Abbott Rifles have made arrange ments to have ex-Gov. Bob Taylor of Tennessee lecture for their benefit at the opera house on May G. Governor Taylor has many admirers in Selma and will probably attract as large an audience as on previous occasions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Scarcity of Labor.

The labor conditions around Ensley are somewhat strained on account of scarcity. The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company alone wants fifty or sixty la borers for work on the construction of No. furnace. The builders and contrac- tors are also suffering to some extent for lack of labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Negro Accused of Murder.

Jim Williams. a negro. has been arrest ed and brought here to the county jail on the charge of murder in the first de- gree of John Meters, another negro al Newcastle, this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Come to the May Day Fete, at the Woman's Home, this afternoon; from 4 to 2 p. m. The occasion will be delightful to ell who attend. Come out, enjoy yourself and help worthy cause. Admission, 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Ru,nor of TWO New Furnaces.

The statement is made that Samuel Thomas, who built furnaces at Thomas, between Birmingham and Pratt City, IS interested with Colonel Sayreton and others of Pennsylvania, in purchasing property, five miles north of Birmingham In the vicinity of Boyles on which they will erect two blast iron furnaces. Noth- Ing definite is given out beyond the fact that property has been secured and that the erection of the furnaces, as mentioned Is more than probable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Building Permits.

Building permits calling for work amounting to s78,075 were issued during the month of April by the City Engineer of Birmingham. There were fifty-one permits issued
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

The news that Rev. John G. Murray of Baltimore had been elected to the episcopate of the diocese of Mississippi was received with much interest in Sell ma where he lived for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

gation it was found that she was in ai dying condition. She passed away a few minutes thereafter, remaining Conscious to the last. Mrs. Hobdy was a woman of most noble character. She was Mss Buford of Eufaula, Ala, and left surviv- ing her husband and several grown children. all of whom reside here, except Buford Hobdy, and he is expected to- night. The remains will be inferred at Eufauia tomorrow at 10 o'clock, and @ large crowd of friends and relatives are expected to attend from this place.
 The people of this community are be- stirring themselves in the interest of good roads for Bullock County. and several ar- ticles on the subject have appeared in the local papers. The people are willing and anxious to have the roads improved and the next session of the Legislature will be asked for a bill to allow the County to be bonded for this purpose. Union Springs lost many thousands of dollars in trade last fall and winter on account Of bad roads.
 The extensive repairs to the poBtof7aea building have been completed and we now have an uptodate building with a glass front. The entire building was overhaul ed and renovated. and 1t now presents quite handsome appearance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Dr. Will Mangum of Eufaula arrived in Selma today from Jackson where he recuperated from his recent illness. His friends will hear with pleasure. that he is almost entirely we'll
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Recherche Club Entertained.

The members of the Recherche Club were delightfully."- entertained last even ing by MT. and Mrs. J. G. Converse at their home on Church Street. 6ix-hand- ed euchre was played. after which re- treatments were served.
 Prizes were won by Mrs. L. K. McVay and E. T. Peter.
 verse, Mir and Mrs. L. K. McVay. MT and Mrs. E. Lamar. Mir. and Mrs. R. D. L. Mel. Mir. and Mrs. Harry Smith. Mir. and Mrs. J. w. Hunter. Mrs. J. Seymour and Mrs. c. A Patterson, Mir. and Mrs. B. T. Peter. MT. and Mrs. E. c. Melvin, MT. and Mrs. Hugh Mallory. Miss Jennie Mabry. Miss Julia Frances Clark. MT. Jones, Mir. and Mrs. B. s. Melvin. Cap tain Gray, E. A. Scott. c. c. Cleveland R. H. Mabry. Mir. and Mrs. W. c. Agee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

John Thomas, negro employe of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany at Oxmoo-, killed his wife late last night by shooting her in the abdomen with a pistol. She died early this morn ing. Thomas fled after committing the act and has not since been found. Dep uty Sherin Joseph Hill of Birmingham and others are now in pursuit and it is expected that he will be apprehended Jealousy is supposed to have. been thu negro of middle age and weighs about 16l pounds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
HUSBAND IS SUSPECTED.
Mrs. Pryor of Jackson County Dies
 undAr Peculiar Circumstances.

scottsboro, April 3o.-(SpeciaL) aL)-Several months ago a man by the name of Pryor drifted into the town of Fackler and met Miss Marguerett, only daughter of MT. and Mrs. Dave Wilson, highly respected citizens of the County.
 After a short acquaintance and shorter wooing they were married against the wishes of the young lady's parents. Last Monday, after being married only few months, she died under peculiar circum- stances, her husband leaving a short time before her death. Steps will be talk en to have Pryor brought back.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Miss Mamie Kincey Miss Tattie Kin eey and W. o. Merritt will go to Mont gomery tomorrow to visit the family of R. w. B. Merritt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Local and Personal.

Rev. Edwin C. Hunter, B. D.. of Tal- ladeRa, who read the formal service over the remains of the late Mrs. Charles Crane, returned to his home today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Rarival at Presbvterian Church.

The revival at the Broad Street Pres byterian Church now being conducted by tho pastor, Rev. A. A. Little and Dr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Fire totally destroyed R. c. Gunter's livery stable Tue tsday night at Bridgeport. Many handsome equipages were burned of the fire department saved Wallace's s large blaming mill. The loss is about 5000 with no insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

night Clarence Elebash and Henry Phil lips are the captains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Eli Wilson, an employe of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway got his hand so badly crushed at Stevenson, while coupling cars, that amputation was necessary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01

Robert Cummings, who is 8 student at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute, Is spending a few days at his home In this city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-01
Maetinr of Boat Clnh.

A meeting of the Selma Boat Club was held tonight. Vice-President Bailey pre- siding. Treasurer P. w. Stewart re- ported that he had collected over $50 in initiation fees. The membership and and a regatta committee appointed con- sisting of Herbert Brown, Eugene Gull verhoiIse and T. L. McGill.