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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
New York Stock Market.

New York, Dec. 29.-The stock
market was active and buoyant almost
from the start, and the business again
covered large variety of issues. The
strength of st. Paul and the better sup
port Ito Pennsylvania were favorable
features. The movementin Amalgamat-
ed Copper strengthened the conviction
of traders that Standard Oil interests
have taken up the work of manipulating
so sensationally conducted from Boston
week ago. The optimism of the
speculation continues to be mainly in
auenced by expectation of easy money
after January LIST.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
DANCING sTIRS UP METHODIsTS

''May as we'll try to describe circus"
said preacher concerning the closed
meeting of the Methodist Ministerial
Association in the Methodist Book
Concern Building in New York yes
terday. The question in dispute was
whether the section OF the Church Dis
cipline putting the ban on dancing, card
playing aud theatergoing ought to be re-
moved. Earnest speeches, with exciting
Interruptions, we're made by several
ministers.
1.-THE majority sentiment Of the meet
ing" said one preacher, Seemed to be
in favor of holding the paragraph to be
advisory instead of mandatory"
The action upon which the dispute
has arisen makes dancing, playing at
games of chance, attending theaters or
horseraces, or renting buildings to be
used for the sale of liquors, grounds
upon which charges may be based for
the expulsion of members from the
Methodist Church. Many ministers be-
lieve that this section keeps young peo-
pie from joining the church, and are
trying to arouse sentiment in favor of
its removal at the general conference
next May.
The chief paper of the morning was
read by DR.. Daniel Halleron, of East
Orange, n. j. He was opposed to re-
scinding the paragraph, and gave many
reasons in support of his belief. Incited
by his argument DR.. A. B. Leonard, a
missionary secretary, spoke yehemently
in favor Of unfolding the commands of
the church with regard to amusements.
He denounced as n-Methodistic and I'M
Christian any attempt to remove the
section.
DR.. Leonard argued that any minister
who did not enforce the rule against
dancing and theatregoing ought to be
disciplined, and, if necessary, removed
from the church. Going still further,
he insisted that his brethren must en-
force every provision of the paragraph.
He used so many "musts" that the
preachers broke out in opposition, shout
ing "No Mop
Fully two-tbirds of the 200 members
present interrupted DR.. Leonard with
cries of opposition. Only few cries of
eyes Yes - were heard in his support.
In opposition to DR.. Leonard, the
Rev. DR.. John w. Johnson, Of Old John
Street Church, made point which was
heartily received by the meeting
He said: "The paragraph in ques-
ton was passed by the General
Conference in 1872. In 1896 the
question of resembling it came up. AT
that time it was decided by the judicial
committee that the paragraph had not
been passed by two-thirds vote of the
General Conference that it had not been
ratified by the various conferences
throughout the country, and consequent
Iy was not binding upon the members of
the church. For this reason many minis
tiers are not strict in enforcing the para
graph"
DR.. Johnston's speech was heartily APP
plauded, but the extreme conservatives
became excited against either removal or
revision of paragraph 24S." There
were many who wished to speak at once,
and each was constantly interrupted.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Murderously Assaulted and Robbed

Denver, COL, Dec. 29.-Dying of
wounds that had been inflicted from be-
hind, and evidently without warning,
DIR. Seymour ]. Jarecki, assistant city
health commissioner, was found yester-
day in his Office at the court house. He
had been robbed of 800 and his gold
watch. The back OF the physician
head was crushed with a paving stone,
which was found in the room. His as
sailant escaped through window of the
Office and the police have no clew to his
identity.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

THE State Department has received
the following undated dispatch from
Minister Powell regarding the progress
Of the revolutions in San Domingo
Another revolution at Aqua and at
Barahona, with another provisional gov
eminent there. This makes TWO revo-
lutions and couple Of governments,
one in the north and centre and one in
the south.
Affairs in San Domingo seems to be
assuming the Kilkenny cat phase, and
"i,'s nobody's business but their own
al hough some of the "expansionisls'
want the United States to annex the
island
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
TELEGRAPHIC NEWS.
From Richmond.

Especial Dispatch to the Alexandria Gazette.l
Richmond, Va, Dec. 29.-Both houses OF
the legislature failed of quorums today, only
six Senators and fifteen House members be-
ing present
Three county judges have resigned, having
been elected commonwealth attorneys.
No quorum of the Legislature is expected
until Monday. The House will sit here and
do but little, attempting to force the Senate
to pass the corporation and eminent domain
bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

The printing plant of the Norfolk
Landmark was badly damaged BY fire
last night, causing loss of $40, 600 and
destroying its machinery. We extend
to the Landmark our sincerest sympathy,
and wish it were nearer that we
might render substantial assistance.
Only those who have gone through the
ordeal can realize what havoc fire can
work in a printing Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

FORMER GOVERNOR HAMILTON, of
Illinois. in an address before lawyers
aud business men at Chicago, recently,
said that the real cause of all the trouble
in regard to socialism was the venal,
yellow journalism, which magnifies
crime and attempts to make sensations
out of everything that occurs, thus in
fluenciug young and old to disrespect
law and frown upon decency. And
there is much truth in what Mr.. Hamil-
ton saws.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
From Jurisdiction of Propaganda.

Rome, Dec. 29.-The Pope is work
ing hard on several important documents
which have been submitted to him for
his approval. One of the papers is from
the United States and proposes the re-
moval of the United States from the
Jurisdiction of the Propaganda giving
that country autonomous rule, esPeci-
ally in administrative and disciplinary
matters under the control of an American
Primate, who would be Cardinal Arch
bishop of Baltimore, even if other cardi-
nails shall be appointed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

TOBETHE TALLEsT-The tallest build
ing on earth is to be erected in lower
Broadway, New York, ifthe present plans
are carried out. With five stories below
the street level, 40 stories high from the
entrance to the top floor and surmounted
by a 60-foot tower, the gigantic new
building will have total height of 615
feet, making it over twice as high as the
Flatiron Building, and almost as tall
again as the Pal, Row Building, which
at present holds the record. This build
ing would extend one full block on
Broadway, ans its cost, including the
site, will reach $40, 900, OOO. The land
is said to have been secured, and the
completion of the building within one
year is promised.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
KndnI Dysnensia Cure

Digests all classes of food, tones and strength
ems the stomach and digestive organs. Cures
Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Stomach Troubles,
and makes rich, red blood, health and
strength Kodol Dyspepsia Cure rebuildss
WORKOUT tissues, purifies, strengthens and
sweetens the stomach Gov. q. w. Atkinson,
of West Virginia says: 81 have used mum.
Der of bottles of Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and
a powerful remedy for stomach ailments. |
recommend it to my friends" Sold by all
druooisfa
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

BELIEF IN VAMPIRES. "A dreadful
case of superstitution has just been
brought to light in Hungary, where the
peasants of the lower Danube provinces
still believe in vampires. 1t is common
Nv believed that certain persons, after
their death, have the power to leave
their graves at night and suck the blood
of living persons. TO prevent this the
peasants perform horrible ceremonies
N the corpse before burying it. Re
Gently a woman died who was reputed
10 I've a witch. Some peasants entered
he 1ead 'mau's ttage, and after
making spit red hot they plunged 1t
through her heart the mouth they filled
with broken horseshoe and other scraps
of iron. The corpse was then placed in
the coffin face downward. 1t was only
after the burial that the police learned
of this ghastly ceremony, and are taking
steps to punish the guilty. 1t also
tran spires that the cemeteries are often
violated, suspicious corpses being ex-
humed by the ignorant peasantry and
similar atrocities committed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

BAPTIZED IN ZERO WEATHER.
With the thermometer lowering near
the zero mark, the Gospel Workers, Of
Washington, n. j., led by Elders M.
p. Zook and II. 0. Hamon, marched
from their mission hall to the banks of
the Morris canal late Sunday afternoon.
A large hole had previously ceen cut in
the ice. which was a foot thick. The
weather was so cold that Elder Zook was
compelled to break the thin coating of
new ice that had formed alter the open
ing had been made. The elder used his
bare hands to break the ice as he waded
about the improvised pool of water.
The ice and banks of the canal were
crowded with several hundred persons,
who were attracted by the unusual sight
of the ordinance Of baptism being per-
formed in zero weather. Five persons
were immersed by Elder Zook while the
Gospel Workers made the air ring with
their shouts Of Hallelujah. Previous to
the immersion the elder said that he had
immersed number of persons in icy
waters and that he had never heard OF
one of them catching a cold.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

Notices of reductions in wages have
been posted in the mills and works of the
Carnegie Steel Company at Pittsburg, in
the Trenton, n. j., and Philadelphia
plants of the American Bridge Company,
and in the mills of the Inland Steel
Company at Chicago. The reductions
will go into effect at the beginning OF the
year.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

In New York today bear raid on the
cotton market caused a decline of 40
points in a few minutes. There was
rally, however, and prices went back
TO the II cents level.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

LEADBEATER'S EMULSION Of PURE
NORWEGIAN COD LIVER OIL, combined
with hypophosphites Of lime and soda. Four
teen ounce bottle 30 cents. For sale by
+. S. LEADBEATER IL SONS,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

Peter J. Mcintyre, aged 45, died at
Rochester, n. H., last night as the re-
suit, it is stated, of an effort to see how
much whisky of a cheap brand he could
drink.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

Sebattis Classian, governor of the Penob-
scot tribe of Indians, died Saturday at the
reservation on Indian Island, Maine. He was
eighty years OF age.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29

EverybOdy's for January has been re-
ceived from the Ridgway-Thayer Com
pany, New York, and is a delightful
foretaste of what this magazine promises
its readers for the coming year. Its
leading article, "And what will Con-
gress do" by ex-Speaker David B. Hen
derson, is a clear summing up of the
three questions, the Canal, Tariff and
Finance. Most clever aud amusing is
the analysis of "John w. Gates, the
Forgetful Man" 'Back TO Nature, "
''School-children the World over" and
''The Players" are good articles well
illustrated. Eleven entertaining stories,
poems, happenings OF the month. book
review, etc., complete this excellent
issue.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-29
Janrarv McClure's has been received

January McClure's has been received
from the Mcclure Co., of New York, md
fulflls the claim of being "more alive,
more searching more interesting than
ever" In ''The History of the Standard
Oil Co." is continued the absorbing
story of John d. Rockefeller. Carl
Schurz asks "Can the South solve the
Negro Problem?" "Tunneling out of
Libby Prison" is a Michigan lieuten
ants account of his imprisonment and
daring escape. "Tbe Wild-animal Sur
geon and his Patients" gives thrilling
account of some of the experiences OF
the operator. The fiction in this num-
Der is much above the average. Espe-
cially to be noted is one of Myra Kelly's
inimitable stories.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
JACKSONVILLE NORMAL
COMMENCEMENT ANTAGONISTS OF
 GREAT INTEREST.
Hon. I. W. Hill, State Superintendent of Education, and Hon. Sydney J. Bowie, Congressman from Fourth District, Deliver
 Addresses.

Jacksonvilie. June .)-The cises of the State Normal School at the reception of the President of the school which was attended by hundreds of people. the buildings and grounds be- sion.
 Tn conferring diplomas upon the six graduates of the school President Dau- gette pointed with pride to the number of graduates as the best proof of the very high order of proficiency required of grad uates of the institution.
 The attendance at the school the past session in both the training and normal schools was 3SS-1A in the training school and PA in the normal school-represent- ing four States and forty-two counties of this State. That only six of these passed the examinations is the very best proof of the high standard of the school.
 Under the supervision of President Daugette and his accomplished faculty fine work has been done the past session and its fruit will be seen at the examina- tons of the future. The graduates are: Miss Pauline Breithhaupt. Wilcox County; Patrick Thomas Graves Frank lin County; William Reuben Hightower, Cleburne County; James Marion Rich, Shelby County; William Oscar Smith. Clay County; David Lumpkin Smith, Fay cite County.
 The program for the exercises was as follows:
 Saturday. June 1s, annual meeting of Board of Directors; at S:30 D. m., the same day, address before literary socie- ties. Hon. J. F. Thompson of Centerville.
 Sunday June 14 Il a. m., sermon by Rev. Sterling J. Foster of Birmingham: also sermon by Rev. Mir. Foster at S:s0 D. m. before Y. M. c. A. and Y. w. c A. of the school.
 
 Hon. Sidney J. Bowie of Anniston: grad uating exercises and Presidents recep ton.
 At the meeting of the Board of Direc- tors all the members of the faculty of the school were reelected for the coming scholastic year and several new teach CTS added.
 Hon. J. F. Thompson could not be pres ent owing to circumstances over which he had no control. His absence was ex- plained by President Daugette in terms most complimentary to the distinguished gentleman. Prof. I. w. Hill, State Su- perintendent of Education, was induced to supply his place. Professor FilPB ad- dress was practical, logical and eloquent, enlivened with agreeable humor, illustrat- ed by fable and embellished by quota tion from the poets.
 In opening he discussed our republican form of government and individual cfti- zenship as its basis. From that the trans ition was easy to the subject of training the citizen physically mentally and nor ally for the duties that lie before him. Under the head of physical culture he treated of the development of the body, the necessity of leading a pure life and the proper training of the senses. Pass ing to intellectual man he discussed the power of knowing, the power of feeling and the power of willing as essential to success in agriculture. mining. manufac- turing, the science of government and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
FREE TRIP CONTEST
LUNCHES OF VOTES CONTINUE
 TO COME IN.
Norman Drum Again Leads Among Popular Alabama Citizens-A. A. Lyle of Montgomery is
 New Entry.

During the past few days great punches of votes have been received by the editor of The Advertisers Free Trip Contest for the ten free summer trips.
 There has been a close and spirited rivalry between Norman Drum, popular young citizen of Montgomery. and Mrs Mattie Lamar, popular saleswoman also of Montgomery.
 The list published yesterday showed Mrs. Matte Lamar e leader over Mir Drum by a few votes. while today's lis shows MT. Drum again the leader witt Mrs. Lamar a very close second.
 Miss Roy Gladden. still continues to hoit third place. although Rev. w. A. Tallia' fsrro of Greenville is a pushing fourth.
 By the arrival of e bunch of votes from Dothan D. c. Carmichael of that city pushed ahead of J. A. Murray of Mont. gomery yesterday.
 New interest has been added to the con. test by the large bunch of votes cast for A. A. Lyle of Montgomery. MT. Lyle is a popular clerk of a distilling company and his friends are very enthusiastic about his standing in the contest. ' The close rivalry between Rev. l.. H. S. Chappelle of Greenville and Rev. W. A. Tailiaferro also of Greenville, still con tinues. Several punches of votes came in yesterday for each of them. but they still continue to hold the same places on the list.
 The coupons for the present will be published every other day. The standing of each contestant will be published daily with issue.
 Many cities of the State are already rep resented in tho contest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
SUITS sTEAM-CLEANEp.
Holt's Dye Works, 1oe s. Court St
 Telephone 432.
LEAVE FOR MoBILns.
Delegates Go to Attend Meeting oi
 Commercial Clubs.

Delegates Go to Attend Meeting of
 Commercial Clubs. A number of Montgomery business and professional men will leave at Il o'clock this morning for Mobile to attend the ninth annual meeting of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial Association, which will convene at 6 o'clock this even, ing in the rooms of the Mobile Conner cial Club.
 The following Is a partial list of gen tlemen who will represent Montgomery F, c. Shepard, H. c. Davidson. A. A, Wiley, E. B. Joseph, R. R. Poole George A. Thomas, Fred Crosby, J. C. Adams. George W. Jones, R. Tyler Good. wyn. J. E. Dow, G. F. Emerson, elf. ford Lanier, ST., L. Strauss, L. L. Gil bert, J. S. Dowdell, A. W. LeBron R. P. Dexter.
 The following program has been ar. ranged:
 Thursday.
 SD. m.-Call to order in rooms of Com. merciaI Club.
 Address of welcome and responses Enrolment of delegates.
 Reading of Minutes of Previous Meet. ings.
 Address of President c. P. Lane. Huntsville.
 Report of Secretary L. L. Gilbert, Mont. gonery.
 Appointment of Committee on Resolu. tions.
 Immigration and Agriculture at the South th'-Ex-Governor W. J. Northen, Atlanta.
 Reports of Standing Comnittees-Ad. vertising and Press, H. B. Scott. New Decatur: Agriculture. W. J. Lancaster Wetumpka; Good Roads. Milton Humes Huntsville; Immigration. T. H. Allen Florence.
 Friday.
 10 a. m., Practical Methods of Adver. Using Alabama"-M. V. Richards, L. and I. A. Southern Railway. 6Washington Air q Line. S Y IcrtSmoStA Mn,ts G va A. SesO0Af' Relation of Alabama to St. LouiI Worlds Fair''-W. K. P. Wilson. Mobile "Oil Development in Alabama" Flu gene A. Smith, State Geologist.
 Afternoon Session.
 Reports of Standing Committees-Legis- lation Ray Rushton, Montgomery; Man ufaeturing, ThOs Elk E; Kirby; Anniston T, Schools, I. W. Hin Gadsden; Rivert and Harbors, H. Austill. Mobile: Trans portation, $. W. Lee, Birmingham Membership, Alex Rice. Montgomery. Relation of Railroad to Business De velopment''-Johny v. Smith. President Alabama Railroad Commission.
 Night Session.
 Practical Development of Alabama'i Water Power"-F. L. Tate. Wetumpka. Report of Committee on Resolutions. New Business.
 Election of Officers.
 Selection of Place of Next Meeting. Adjournment.
 Delegates will be present from all cities of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18

ancs with our ideals, or with our system of government?
 In this State the county is the unit of our public school system. That part which is best off must help the other. There are some communities which can help themselves. but which cannot carry the whole burden. We cannot wrap our selves in isolation and say we are doing well enough, you take care of your own burden. We cannot afford to repeat the question of Cain. Every good instinct. every high purpose says No. to such selfish promptings. Duty, the love for our feiiowman. our highest interests. de- mand that we should help our brothers in need. This is humanity; this Is Gods noblest teaching"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
SUMMER EXCURSIoN RATES TO NEW YORK, BosTo-r
 ANn THE EAST

The Central of Georgia Railway and its connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the Southeast excursion tickets to New York. Boston and other Eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and Steamships of the Savannah Line. '' good returning until October 8ist. 1903. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Rates much less than all rail. The rail ride to Savannah is quick and pleas ant. through sleeping cars. The ocean voyage is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More fre- quent sailings than in previous years. Im- proved service aboard ship. Evening course dinners.
 For further particulars. apply to your nearest agent or Fred B. White,
 Commercial Agent.
 No. 1 Commerce St., adv-tf. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-18
WOMAN Qno
 SOCIETY.
MRS. T. IT. dc CoTTEs.

field. Miss Ethel Reeves with Mr. Fred Hines. Miss Kate Lindsay with MT. Dan Downes, Miss Sallie Woods with Mr. Cliff Kilgrow. Miss Bird Cottoham with MT. Joe Toole, Miss Hannah Cottoham with MT. Eugene Allen, Miss Nella Scott with MT. Jim Hawkins. Miss Ella Downes with Mir. Tom Kelley, Miss Kate Riley with MT. Jim Sullivan. Miss Laura Belle Carter with Mir. J. Fussle, Miss Peacock with Mir. J. Eagen. Miss Brooks with MT. Broom. Miss Pearl Brinsfield with MT. J. Brinsfield. Miss Lena Joh with Mir. John Steward, Messrs. Robert Berry. Charlie Guilky, Willie Tarver, Hams. Nina Crimson, George Reeves, Mir. and Mrs. c. 1T. Krueger. Mir. and Mrs. W. Schaffer, Mfr. and Mrs. c. B. Postom. Miss Carrie Lum, a former Montgomery girl, now of Birmingham ssans a solo at the May Festival at Worcester, Mass, which Is one of the annual musical events of the United States. Miss Lurn has an engagement for the summer in light opera company in New York. Her Mont gomery friends will be glad to hear of her success.
 Mrs. T. c. Hannon and children re- turned yesterday evening from Mobile. Miss Mary Hannon remained, and will be the guest of Mrs. Sossman for sev- eral days.
 Miss Lillian and Master Lehman En- erson left yesterday for Goshen, Anda- lusia and Geneva, where they will spend some time visiting relatives and friends.
 Miss Bessie Walker will go to Europe to spend the summer travelling in Eng land and on the Continent. She will be a member of Mrs. zac Smiths party.
 MT. John Randolph has gone to Birm- ingham to attend the marriage of his sis ter, Miss Virginia Randolph, and Mir. Hugh McIlwain.
 Miss Willie Wilson of Fort Davis, Ala, and Miss Mary Ham of Hope Hull, Ala, are visiting Mrs. W. s. Ward. Carter Hill Road.
 Mrs. J. c. Tyson left yesterday with her children for wythville, Va She was accompanied by her sister. Miss Gresham.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. B. Lacy of Evansville, Ind, are visiting Mir. Lacy's sister, Mrs.
 Mrs. W. E. Ellsberry, who has been visiting Mrs. Homer Le Grande, returned to Tallassee yesterday.
 Mrs. Stamford Persons and little daugh- ter, Mary Fillmore, have gone to Biloxi to spend a month.
 Mrs. Andrew McNeel and Mrs. Stephen Hubbell have gone to .Autaugaville to visit friends.
 Miss Annie D. McNeel has gone to Au- taugaville to spend her vacation.