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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

wm. e. Eager. carried of the highest honors of the Junior Class of tho Du- pont Manual Training School, and George B.. IT.. won tho Biscoe Hindman medal for the highest standing in the Freshman Glass of the Hale High School or Lotus vile, The Courier-Journal says of the latter: "He received a phenomenally high standing in an unusually smart class "a class that has broken all records.
 Master Lee Fuller Gregory left the city on Tuesday last for Betterton, Kent County. Md, where he will spend the vacation months with his mother.
 Miss Annie Lois Cranberry who has been the guest of Mir. and Mrs. w. w: SidelI for the past month has returned to her home in Dothan.
 Miss Jodie Dennis has returned to Montgomery after delightful visit to Prattville She was accompanied home by Miss Alma White
 The friends of Mrs. s. P. Hardaway will be Rrieved to learn of her critical Ill., ness she was reported to be better yes terday.
 A little girl, Edith Mary, arrived at the home of her parents, MT. and Mrs. Row land Overton. in Selma on Wednesday June 17.
 Miss Annye Cecil Oliver, who has been attending school at the Loretta Academy, has returned to her home in Birmingham. Miss Amelia Markstein, who has been an admired visitor for several weeks, has returned to her home in Birmingham.
 HRsSaa- cainnn and Trrna Rlnnk have gone to Warm Springs. N. C.. where they will spend the summer with relatives
 Miss Tinsie Moore. who has been visit ing Judge and Mrs. W. IT. Hurt in Tus kegee. has returned home.
 Mrs. c. H. Beale and children have gone to Thomasville, Ga, to spend week or ten days.
 Mrs. Thoma Finley of Atlanta is visit ing her mother, Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds. on Perry Street.
 Mrs. K. Mitchell of Birmingham. who has been visiting Miss Cook. has gone to Marion.
 Mrs. A. J. Miller is in Evansville. Ind, visiting her sister, Mrs. B. F. Sontas. Mre. Isaac DeWeeS ana HtIle son, Leu yard, are visiting friends in Mississippi. Miss Estelle Mitchell of Birmingham. is with Miss Cook at 200 Holcombe Street. Miss Clara Belle Roney has returned after visiting friends in Tuskegee.
 Miss Clementina Marks is in Tallassee, the guest of Miss Jennie SistTunk.
 
 Miss Julia Reid Is visiting at Tuscaloosa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
COrSetS.

For Summer of fine Batiste and of strong open mesh gauge, in four lengths. straight front, new and erect forms, boned throughout with aluminium steel, and guaran- teed not to rust, light, but strong, as pretty as any dol lar corset for each A9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
India LinOn.

We bought a case of fine quality White India Linon, we bought it in the "long told'' in large pieces, because we get a much better quality for less money than the ''book fold'', and you are the one benefited; we give you a regular 15c quality for yd IOc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
TREvINo IS PRESIDENT.
Mexican National Liberal Convention
 Chose Soldier to Preside.

Mexico City, June 20.-The National Liberal Convention tonight elected Gen eral Gehomilo Trevino of Monterey, per nanent President
 This is regarded as of high political sig nificance. he being ir sympathy with the progressive wing of the party and a not ed leader in Northeastern Mexico His first wife was Miss Ord daughter of Gen eral Ord of the United States army
 The convention is a great representative assembly and much enthusiasm is shown b ydeiegates coming from all sections of the Republic. The nomination for Presl- dent Is expected to be on Monday and General Diaz is very certain to carry the convention overwhelmingly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
AIn1eria

Is the name of a Batiste. We have just received over 2ooo yds of this pretty print ed material, in scrolls. flo wers,
 stripes and many new de- signs, there are also dots,
 dots of all sizes and colors,
 and red dots, too. but they
 will soon be sold at this
 price, yard .5c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
PLAGUE ON DEcRE..sE.
Conditions at Yokohama Are Much
 Improved,

 Correspondence of the Associated Press
 Tokio. June 4. via San Francisco, June zU-Only four cases of plague have oc- cured at Yokohama in i've weeks, and there Is no signs of the disease spread Ing in face of the drastic preventions taken by the authorities. There were 117 cases of plague last week and ss deaths in Hong Kong. The number of cases to date Is 67S.
 The Uraga Dock Company on May e4 suspended the construction of the r, nain. ing coast guard boats of the United States oovernment. and will. it is said, carry out wholesale dismissal of erlployes at the Uraga yards in a few days.
 The event is due to the fact that the hrst two vessels sent to Manila have be .n found defective oy the civil government. MT. Tsukahara, president of the Uraga DOCK Company, who went to Manila the other day to apologize. was told that the authorities would not take the boats un- iess the Uraga Company sh,1li reduce the cost of the vessels by 2OoOO yen a piece.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Ribbons.

More beautiful Ribbons in all widths up to No. So, in all colors. Taffeta, Liberty Satin and Satin, Taffeta. The best ribbon for the money ever sold in Montgomery; they are good weight and all silk, your choice, yard .i24c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
BURNED CHURCH AT RAMER.
Three Negroes Are Accused of Arso,

Three Negroes Are Accused of Arson John Toles, Glenn Caffey, and Lewis Williams, negroes, were yesterday ar. rested on warrants issued by Justice of the Peace R. H. Jones, charging arson In the second degree.
 The negroes are alleged to have set fire to and caused to burn a negro church and school building at Banner, about ten days ago.
 The warrants for the arrests were sworn out by Wash Woodward, a negro, Wno IS said to have been acting as de- tective for the congreeation of the church Justice Jones said yesterday that other arrests for arson in connection with these cases would propably follow From the negroes. he understands that the building was the property of Booker T. Washington.
 The motive for the alleged arson is said to have been inspired by feeling between rival churches at Banner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
TOrChon Lace.

A counter just full of Linen and Cotton 1orchon in beau tiful patterns of the coarse style and the dainty fine and thin laces also, a wonderful collection for the price, only per yard. .ic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

destitute of the Bible; 12.s7o families were found that never went to religious wor- ship.
 Over $25e,oO0 in cash has been sent to India for printing the Gospel In many of it's varied languages.
 The society has expended in its seven ty-seven years. in creating a Christian literature for Turkey, including the Ar menians and Jews, and for Greece, $117.- 7e9 in cash grants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Fatalities Number Five.

Raton. N M, June 20-Five men were killed today by an explosion which wreck ed Mine No. 3 of the Raton Coal and Coke Company at Blossburg. N. M. The dead: Joe Fresnlc, Tony Nation. Jack Stolm. Tom Poster. Alfonse Deme. Jack Bell. fire boss, was severely burned and Harry Mussell suffered several broken ribs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
CARDINAL VAUGHAN DEAD.
Archbishop of Westminster Had
 Heart Disease and Dropsy.

AICAUlSuOP O1 westminster 0du
 Heart Disease and Dropsy.
 London, June 20.-The Very Rev. Her bert aVughan, Cardinal and Archbishop of Westminster, died at midnight.
 Cardinal Vaughan was born April 15, 1892. He became Archbishop of Westmin- ster in 1892. He had been i'll more than three months. Late in March it was thought he could not survive more than few days.
 The Cardinal, who has been sinking for some weeks from heart disease and drop sy. died peacefully. His death was not expected so soon. Yesterday he was wheeled in q bath chair about the cor riders of St. Joseph's College, which he founded with money which he collected in America and elsewhere. I nthe previ- ous day he appeared in the college in full cardinal robes and made a farewell address to his bishops and priests
 His remains will lie in state in the cathedral at Westminster and will be buried at St. Josephs College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Gerschunin Under Arrest

Berlin, June 2o-A dispatch to the Lokal Anzeiger from Eidquhnen says that the revolutionary agitator Gerschu- min, has been arrested at Kief. Gerschu- min. 1t is asserted. is the organizer of the murder of Nj. Bogollepoff, the Russian Minister of Public Instruction and M Sipiagune, Russian Minister of the In- teriOr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

LACE ALLovERs+An new lot or pretty Allovers in the Cluny effects, can be cut in strips and used as bands Of insertion in trimming dresses, also very stylish for Waists. Prices 35c yard, to $1.4s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Assassination in Missigsinni

Memphis Tenn. June 2o.-A special to The Commercial Appeal from Mississippi, says: Bob Sullivan was killed by an un- known assassin at Bunker Hill this after noon as he ahghted from the westbound Gulf and ship Island train. The murderer made hds escape unseen and unknown. A few months ago Wilson Sullivan, a brother of Bob, was assassinated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
IN corP11MrNT TO MRS. roNEY

Mrs. William c. Oates entertained at luncheon yesterday in compliment to her sister-in-Iaw. Mrs. Sterling B. Toney of Louisville. who has been spending a few days with her.
 The table was in pink and white In the centre & vase of pink carnations was placed on an exquisite piece of Batten- burg.
 The guests were: Mrs. W. J. Drum, Mrs. Robert F. Ligon. Mrs. Clara R. Jemison. Mrs. Louis B. Farley, Mrs. James s. Pinckard
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
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MT. and Mrs. Robert Goree of Texas are the guests of his uncle and aunt, Dr. and Mrs. M. l.. Wood MT. Goree was married on last Tuesday to Miss Ban. croft of Orange, Texas. and he and his bride are on their wedding tour. They will be with Dr. and Mrs. Wood for about d week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Railroad Contract Awarded.

Joplin. Mo. June 20.-A contract to build the first twenty-five miles of railroad Of the Arkansas, Missouri and Kansas Rail- way has been awarded and work will be- gin at once. The $iS.000,OO0 worth of bonds of the road have been purchased by an English syndicate. The line will extend from Memphis. Tenn, to Chanute, Kas., distance of 450 miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
EmbrOiderieS.

This is the largest lot of Elm. broideries at one price we have ever put on our counter and they are big values. all kinds and widths, in Edgings and insertion, special price, the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
 .sThe Best in Town. ---I
 Ice. 7. Cream.

Nearly everybody in town comes direct to our place when they want the best to be had in the way of Ice Cream and Soda Water. If you're not already one of our customers, you too will do the same way when oncs you've tried us. Our straw berries served along with ice cream are delicious. Ten cents for e large saucer.
 We send out Harris Lithia Water at 30 cents per gallon. Harris Lithia Ginger Ale, quart bottles 96e., pints lb cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Honduras Must Exn1ain

Washington, June 2O.-The State Depart ment. after considering the questions aris- ing out of the seizure of the railroad be- tween Porto Cortez and La Pinlienta by the government. has referred the matter to Mir. Cohbs our minister who will call upon the Hondurian Government for an explanation of its act.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
wOMEN'S HOSE.

nave two of Hose that man Tn town because bought themohap and will cheap
 FIRST CASE of fine stripe lace lis qure stitch two there he were made to sell for 25c cheap price, Toe
 SECOND CASE is fine quality with pretty designs embroidered and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

the resolutions adopted was one for propaganda committee of twenty live to communicate with all other labor unions that the masses shall have proper champion in the next Presidential cam padgn.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

cLUNY LAcE.-we have just re. ceived by express big shipment ot this popular lace in white and tan all widths up to five inches wide Prices 15cc, zoe, and 25c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Socialists Claim a Victory.

Cincinnati, June 20-The convention of the International Printing Pressmen to- day adjourned to meet next year in St. Louis after adopting many resolutions on office rules and pending appeals. Among
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
WrLLAMs-McGEHEE.

On Tuesday evening. June 30, at ( o'clock. Miss Tallulah Hart McGehee, daughter of Mir. and Ms. William Ed ward McGehee will be married to Mir Clanton Ware williamA The wedding will occur at the home ef the bride. No cards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Mrs. William C. Oates and Mrs. sterI- ing B. Toney of Louisville returned Fri day from New Orleans, where they spent several pleasant days. Mrs. Toney left last evening for her home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
INITIAL GOLF TOURNAMENT.

The golf links at Cloverdale were the center of attraction yesterday in social circles. the occasion being the first meet of the Cuff Club this season. A large number of the members. both gentlemen and ladies, were present with their fami- lies and the tournament attracted the best golfers in the membership. The contest ants yesterday were handicapped by the Tournament Committee. so that the younger players had the same chance for the prize as the older ones.
 It was c nine-hole contest. and the re- suit was as follows: Miss Kathleen La- hey and Mir. Ed. Joseph. given ten points. won the contest with score of bS: Mir. R. D. Seibels and Miss Kate Birch, play Ing even, and Mir. Ed s. Watts and Miss Lucile Lahey, playing even. and MT. w. B. Gtratford and Miss Lucretia Wyman. given five points, all tied for second place with a score of 66. which by lot was finally awarded to Miss Lucille Lahey and Mir. Watts. The other couples were Miss Juliet Craik and Mir. J. Reid Sayre. Mir. Temple Seibels and Miss Caroline Haunon. Miss Theo. welch and MT. Stuart Mackenzie and Miss Elm. Ran dolph and Mir. Will Stewart.
 The first prize was a beautiful lady's purse, and the second prize. a golf scarf pin.
 After the tournament committee of ladies served ices and refreshments at the club house. The committee consisted of Mrs. W. B. Stratford, Mrs. A. Joshua Jones. Misses Alma Joseph, Kate Birch and Lucille Lahey.
 This tournament is the first of series of social events which the club has inau- gurated for the members this summer. The Golf Committee is composed of R. B. seibels, E. B. Joseph. IT,. Ed. s. Watts. Stuart Mackenzie and John Hard away.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Rabbi A. J. Messing returned Friday from Eufaula where he went to perform the ceremony at the marriage of Miss Della Konsky to Mir Myron H. Lewis of New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Judge and Mrs. J. NJ. Carmichael have returned from Ozark where they went to attend the funeral of their grand daughter. Miss Maxie Simmons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
KAISER WILL BE PRESENT.
With Empress He Will Banquet on
 the Kearsar1e.

Berlin. June 2o--The American banquet to be given on board the United States batleship Kearsarge during her visit to kiel will be attended by Emperor William and the Empress. the Grand Duke of Hesse, Mecklenberg and Baden and Count von Waldersee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

DEMNANTC We have full of Remnants NA"AANnANA0' from our Big Remnant Sale We don't want of them in the house week from today and have marked them prices that will tempt you buy. Look through them and you will find goods in desira ble lengths you small cost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
MISS FRIEDA wERTH AND
 MIR. PARRANT MARRIED

Friends in Montgomery win be inter ested to learn of 6 marriage which oc- cured in St. Louis last Wednesday. It is that of Miss Freida werth. daughter of Mir. and Mrs. c. l.. Werth, formerly of Montgomery. and Mir. W. P. Parrant of Philadelphia, formerly of St. Louis.
 The wedding took place at o'clock at the home of the brides parents on Bel mar Avenue. St. Louis, and was a very elaborate affair.
 There were near fifty guests, most of them relatives of the young couple The bride was gowned in white silk null over silk. The house decorations were of ropes of srniiux which were festooned through out the three connecting pariors of the elegant home, and the flowers used were roses and carnations.
 Mir. and Mrs. Parrant left shortly af- ter the ceremony for points in Virginia. where they are visiting relatives of the groom before going to their home in Phil adelphia.
 The bride Is . very accomplished and talented young woman who made her de- but into society when her parents lived in Montgomery, and she has many warm friends who will always hold her in the highest esteem. She is 6 niece of Mrs. M. c. ssott and of Mrs. Frank Duncan of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Mrs. A. P. Dorgan and sister. Mrs. Cleveland, of Mobile. stopped over with Miss Cook on their way North for the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
Towels.

A lot of Towels, odds and ends of different lines, all good, but some are slightly soiled. A great many are Damask with colored 5or- ders; special price to close out, each .9c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
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 UMBRELLAS,

Just the time to buy a pretty Um- brella of Gloria Silk with natural wood and fancy handles for women and men, guaranteed rain cd sun proof, each 96 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
HAS HYDRoPHoBl4A.
Phoenix City Young Man Bitten by
 Mad Dog,

Columbus. Ga. June 20.-wilder. a young white man, lies at his home In Phenix City. Ala. critically i'll with hydrophobia, caused by being bitten by a mad dog some two months ago He was playing with the dog when the animal bit him and he was not aware it was mad until a few days later.
 Attending physicians say he will die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
o. K. CASH GROCERY. For Spot Cash.

We control this celebrated brand. Our sales on these Coffees have doubled each month. We ask all low CTS of good Coffee to try our Richelieu go, 25, 30 and 36 cent Coffees.
 WE SELL THE CREST FLOUR.
 We guarantee every pound of it to equal any high grade Flour ever brought to this city. 6 pound sack, 26c; 12 pound sack, 35c; 19 pound sack, soc; 24 pound sack, 05c; 4S pound sack, $1.25; half barrel, $2.5o; one barrel, SAYS.
 MEATS.
 VxTA na rr,1 kha haa& EoVna ProVto "A Kn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Misses Frankie Jones. Lucia Schard. son and Berta Roberts are spe ng q few days in Coosada. the guests Mist May Hali
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21
WASH PETTTCOATS.

ans, chambray and Madras, we'll made and width with
 different colOrs and will wash perfcty prices soc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Mrs. Fred s. Ferguson of Birmingham and her daughter, Miss Fredericka Fer guson, are guests of Miss Augusta Wood ruff.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Mrs Browder Pruett and little daugh ter. Crave of Clayton, Ala. are visiting Mrs. Henry Knabe. for few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Dr. and Mrs. George B. Eager are again subjects of congratulatien because of honors won by their boys. The eldest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-21

Mir and Mrs. Harry Danziger and little son went down to Point Clear yesterday for a few days
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-01
TONkIN DIES OF HURT
RECEIVED IN A MINE
Butte Miner Leaves Large Family and
Wide Circle of Friends to
Mourn His Loss.

". 7. Tonkin, who was seriously in
jurcd last Saturday in the Silver Lake
mine, north OF Walkeryile, died yesterday
of his injuries.
He was struck on the head by fall of
rock and conclusion OF the brain resulted
The deceased was 81 years old and had
lived in Butte for 20 years and had n
wide circle of friends who sincerely mourn
his sudden death.
He was native of Cornwall. England
Mr.. Ionkin leaves wife and six chill
dren. They are: William Tonkin. James
Tonkin. Henry Tonkin, homas Tonkn,
Mrs, Mary Iipp and Burt Tonkin. the lat
ter having just returned from Colorado,
where he is attending the State university.
An inquest will be held this evening at
Richards undertaking rooms.
The funeral services will be held from
the family residence, 100 Minah street,
Centeryille, tomorrow afternoon, at 2
o'clock.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-01
.GEYMAN ACQUITTED
IN ASSAULT CASE
PROVES AN ALlBl ON CHARGE OF
SHOOTING IN CABIN OF
JOHN CRONE.
WAS AT HIS MINE AT TIME
Testimony of Witnesses as to the Pre-
vious Good Character of the De-
fendant Geyman.

Charles Geyman was acquitted of the
charge of assault in the first degree by the
jury in Judge McClernan's court. The
defense proved an alibi.
1t was charged that Geyman in company
with two masked men went to the home OF
John crone in Tramway gulch and fred
into the house with rifles and revolvers.
Mrs. Crone averred that she saw Geyman
in the moonlight. She said that Geyman
was not masked.
The defendant had numerous witnesses
to prove that he was working at the
Yankee Boy Nine which he owns until
after the time he was said to have been
seen in Tramway gulch, on the morning
OF June 9.
Several prominent citizens testified to
Geyman's good reputation for truth and
honesty and pcaceableness.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-01
BOY BURGLARS IN
THE 0WSLEY BLOCK
INMATE DISCOVERS LADS PROBABLY
IN ACT OF ENTERING A ROOM
WITH SINFUL lNTET.
POLICE MAKE INVESTIGATION
Youthful Nohthawks Flee Before Arrival
OF Alert Minons OF the Law and
No Arrests Have Resulted.

Last night ut II: AS a resident OF the
Owslcy block discovered two Soys about
i5 years old prowling about the third story
OF the building. On being detected the
boys took TO their heels, one going down
the fire escape and the other making his
exit by stairway leading to Main street.
A, the time OF the discovery one OF the
youthful prowlefs was accommodating III
the vicinity Of the apartments Of Mr.. John
Driscoli while the other was keeping
watch on the fire escape. As soon as they
were aware that they were detected the
one on the fire escape called to the other
10 run, and then scrambled to the ground.
The one Oh the inside Immediately took TO
his heels and disappeared down the Main
street stairway. The fire escape is oh the
cast side Of the building on an alley, and
the boys had climbed three stories.
Whether the boys were attempting to
enter the apartments OF Mr.. Driscol or
not is problematical But indications
point to thai fact, FOR Mr.. Driscoll's fam
lily had just left the building TO accom-
pany lady to her home.
The police were notified and made
search Of the building and vicinity, but
we're unable to locate the young night
hawks.
The Butte inter mountain., 1903-10-01
JUSTICE P. HARRINGTON
HAS A LOT OF TROUBLE
Lively Scene in His Court When People
Before Bar Get to Compllmenting
Him Rather Warmly.

Justice Phil Harrington had about as
much trouble yesterday afternoon as usu
ally falls to the lot Of justice Of the
fcacc in one day.
The inception or The trouble was the
suit brought by Stahlberg to recover dam
ages from Tobin Tor destroying property
in East Butte. In the hearing, September
a. Justice Harrington awarded Stahlberg
damages in the snm Of SIa.
Immediately after the decision there
was rough house. aud il was yesterday
that Constable Cusgroyc began to round up
The offenders
Owen Tobn and Mrs. 1obn. Mrs Mary
kanolski and two or three others were
the defendants. and their bonds were
fixed at from SIS 10 $50, depending upon
the part they took in the alleged mix up.
Some were able to furnish bonds, while
others were held in the justice court the
greater part OF the afternoon before they
could secure sureties.
One OF the defendants, woman. tool,
occasion TO hand the judge n few red
hot remarks and was fined SIS. She paid
it under protest. and Immediately after
ward attempted 10 rctake the money from
the judge. 4 large crowd was attracted
to the scene by the hubbub
1t took the combined efforts OF Con
stable Coserove and Justice Harrington
to restore order. All the defendants
wished to argue their cases then aud there.
but the justice refused to hear them until
next Saturday