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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WILL MEET THURSDAY
u. xoUIs FAIR COMMISSION II
ASSEMBLE HERE.
chairman Poole Issued Call Yester-
day and He and Associates Will
Ask Legislature to APP
propriate $4,000.

Ihe st. Louis Worlds Fair Commission
~ Alabama will meet in Montgomery
&Aursdays January ~ The formal cal
8er the meeting was issued yesterday by
chairman r. X. Poole, Commissioner o.
ANficulture and Industries.
&< the meeting, bill carrying an ap
Hroprnation Of $4,000 for an Alabama ex-
Atbit win IN ali probability be prepared
Tor Introduction in the Legislature. The
memhere OF the Commission representing
zhe best citizenship of Alabama nave a.
x<@dy held one meeting at which they Is
AuN0 an address to tsie people OF Alabama
&n4arxtng upon the Importance OF Alaba-
mas having an adequate exhibit at tne
great exposition and asking Ior assist
&ztce in having the Legislature make an
nQpropriation " sue,oo0 Tor a State exhibit
- Ihe Commission has been greatly en-
outraged at the response from ali sec
Nuhs Of the state.
Al special committee from the Commits,
sion consisting OF Capt J. NJ Falkner OF
Montgomery. Roscoe W. German OF Ope-
INA, j. II. Nathan of Sheffield, W. T.
Lay of 0eisden and J. B. Gibson OF BIZ
minghsm. recently returned from 81. Lou
al whore they went to acQuaint them
@elves with the exposition situation The
wemhers OF the committee were greatly
suppressed with what they saw. The prep
mxAtzons at St Louis, they said, were OF
vast scale. The company, they sa 70,
the big show and lit was spending 1
&x$ely bat intelligently.
The committee was amazed at the pro
Rrsss that had already been made. Th'
xa<mhers were treated most hospitabl,
~ tho exposition officials who sho@ee
them svery courtesy.
~ q understood that a majority of th'
6uznmission do not favor the expenditure
M9 any OF tha Alabama appropriation
should any be granted, for the erection o
= state building. The exposition Officials
have been most liberal In their tender o
&&Haxmhis space In buildings erected b.
On company. The Commission. IL its pres
enk plana carry, win accept tender o
Goox space from the exposition manage
manR.
Tha Ccmmission at Thursdays meet
ing WI decide upon the details of tn
&zN carrying the appropriations and TN
manmf af2ective means Of bringing II u
tho consideration OF the lawmakers.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

mense beautiful, stained-glass window.
Stables, carriage house and servants
house are finished In nice style For some
years the dwelling has been unoccupled,
and. most Of the furniture mas been re-
moved, though a large. elegantly framed
mirror, reacnihg almost to the ceiling,
still rests upon the mantei of the other-
wise empty parlor. originally the
ground were tastefully arranged for the
cultivation OF flowers, and their sweet
perfume and radiant beauty lent an add
ed charm to the place, There were also
fixtures on the premises, whereby the
mansion was lighted with gas.
Mr. f. X Carlisle, the owner of the
property has gone the. way of all the
earth" His estimahle wife survives him,
but resides elsewhere. A son and daugh-
liter reached maturity in this beautiful
home The son, a man Of handsome phys
ique. was of the blonde type, while the
daughter was distinguished looking bru-
nette. Since her marriage another home
has claimed her. A trusty coiored family
are retained on the premises whose bus
mess it is to look after the property and
see that nothing Is molested.
Mrs. Carlisle was a Miss Walthall. The
walthall family was long one Of the
wealthiest and most prominent families
Of this section. The palatial home of her
brother, Mr.. Leonidas Walthall, built just
in the suburbs OF Marion. was destroyed
by fire some years ago. The house was
furnished IN magnificent style, and there
were large grounds. a spacious flower
garden and numerous nicely finished out
houses. Before its destruction. and after
the family had moved to Texas. Prof.
Noah X Davis, who has long been con-
Quoted with the University of Virginia,
conducted a select school there, ana the
place was then known as Forest Home.
For a number of year Noah X. Davis
was connected with the educational inter-
ests Of this section. having been profess
sor of mathematics in Howard College,
and President Of the Judson Female IN
stitute.
Charles W. Kent, who fills the chair
of English Literature in the University
of Virginia. and who delivered the bac-
calaureate address at a recent commence
ment OF the Marion Military Institute,
bore the greetings of Professor Davis to
his friends Of "auld lang syrle, The
writer .once had the PLEASURE of being
numbered among his pupils.
Virginia +. Drake.
Marion Perry County, Ala.
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SDa- CnU1rPToN 10 SPEAK.
Ia YIN Address =. ID c. A. This
Afternoon

An interesfing meeting win be held at
IL huaidlng Of the local Young Men $
GAkznfzmn Association this afternoon at
I'D eseacak. which win be addressed by
8Hw. w. u. Crumpton, d. D., Secretary
~ fha Baptist State Beard Of Missions.
xhA subject announced In THE Chris
Gzmm Rxancipse." and the address will
ADnh<1ens Be Of interest and profit The
Nseatlng win be open to all men, and
eA& oeNalal greeting extended strangers
IA. mlwmym been one of the characters
ne features OF the Association services.
The services VIII close promptly within
GAA hamE.
A 9. Davis. who was recently called to
SNb position at Assistant Secretary Of
the Association, has accepted, and en-
tered upon the discharge of his duties.
Mk. Davis viii give special attention to
securing new members and renewals
mna Il IL expected that the membership.
which Is now 525 will pass the 200 mark
anxang tho year. Mr.. Davis is a young
man Of culture and ability, an aluInnus
Of the Southern University, and equipped
with a fine business training.
Owing to the fact that the membership
eNs viii be so after February l, large
number of young men are taking advant-
age Of the privilege Of joining at the old
rate. 50.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
Two Alabama Homes

Two miles from Marion. Ala, is THE
Carlisle Place" one of Perry County $
handsome ante-beuum residences. The
house is constructed Of brick. and is four
stories high. 1t contains fourteen rooms.
Among the number are parlor, sitting
room library, smoking room, sewing
room and conser1 atory. The window fac
ings are of stone. and the mantels are
of marble, while the doors ard stairways
are constructed OF oak and walnut. The
lower stairway ascends from the rear OF
the hall, and, in front of a platform
where twin stairs leading still higher,
branch off to right and left, is an i'm
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
A Little Lowe storn.

Februry Smart Set.
A dreamer and man Of action loved
"a woman.
The dreamer said: Il shall write verses
in her praise; they will touch her vanity,
and she will love me for them.
But the man of action said: How
old-fashioned! | shall corner the stock
market. and that Will bring her"
So. the dreamer wrote verses, and he
induced a friend OF his. who Van a ten
cent magazine. to print them. And the
man OF action cbrneted something or
other. and became a billion ai-e.
In the meantime, the girl married a man
who inherited mis- money, aid they lived
happy ever after.
But the dreamer was 80 proud of his
verses that he didn't are; and the man
of action was so busy that he didn't care
The only one to suffer was the man she
married,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

Up...

With our work at last
thought we never would,
1T accumulated SO before
Christmas.
NOW your watch.
your spectacles, your
silverware, your jewelry
will be ready on time
when you send it for re-
pairs.
We employ two watch.
makers, one clock re-
pairer and two opticians
each one an expert in
his line who does no
other work than his own
speciality. They COM
mand good wages as all
first class woremen do.
Consequently we are in
a position to turn out
good work promptly. If
you have tried somebody.
else and not been salts,
fed, give us a chance,
we guarantee all of our
work and try hard to
please.
Our prices are no
higher than they ought
to be for good work. 1t
is to our interest to suit
you in price as well as
quality.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
A Suggestion to Mr.. Hoar.

Cincinnati Enquirer.
The piethoric vaults of the Treasury
show that the law which is entitled an
act TO raise revenue is in fact law 10
protect favored interests at the expense
of locking up a vast sum of money and
keeping It out of circulation. There. IS
plenty OF evidence that the high tariff
stimulates certain illegal combinations.
Are these the good or bad trusts? Let
Mr.. Hoar propose a revision OF the ex-
cessive tariff and thfn he will be putting
his talents as a lawyer and his honesty
and his conscience to some use in the
SPECULATION OF corporations
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
FIRE IN HAAS BUILDING.
walls scorched and Damage Estimat-
ed at $500.

Early yesterday morning fire was dis
severed In the second story OF the hand
some Haas building at the southeast
@oener of Lee and Tallaposa Streets. The
early arrival and effective work of the
Montgomery Fire Department only pre-
vented a serious confagration.
The fire was in a club room at the
had of the stairway leading from Tai
aapoosa Street The building is heated
by hot air and the walls caught fire from
q detective hot air flue. About fifteen
Aoe3 of a partition was burned away
when the flremen reached the scene. The
Narnes were extinguished with Bah
cocks.
b. ]. We'll of ]. C. Haas & Co., owners
nf the building said the loss would amount
% about $500
The IRE was discovered by Patrolmen
Oliver and Bush and an alarm was sent
a from the Windsor Hotel
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
MEMORIALS LOGS.
Contributed for Soldiers

NIX Contributed for Soldiers
Home.
Additional contributions for memorial
logs for the Soldiers Home at Mountain
Creek were subscribed during the past
week as follows:
BG W. 8. Pou by his daughter, Mrs.
James Num-.
c., Livingston, Ala.
2SS. Capt. w. o. Broughton, by his
son. w. o. Broughton,
80 Goodman G. Griffin, by Mrs. w. G.
Winn, Demopolis. Ala.
zoo. Capt. William C. oliver. by his
widow Mrs. Susan c. Oliver.
2s1. James G. Mhoon. by his daughter.
Mrs William H. Sawtelle.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
Meeting to Be Held in Montgomery
February 9.


The Alabama Good Roads Convention
nas been called to meet in Montgomery
February End. The formal call was
lBsued yesterday by President r. r.
The convention Is composed OF delegates
from all counties of the State appointed
by the Judges of Probate of the various
counties. The Probate Judges have
been notified of the meeting and request
I'd TO name delegates who are certain to
come to Montgomery on February End.
The general purpose OF the State Good
Boads Association is to improve the
roads Of Alabama
The odlcerB Of the Association, It is
understood, have definite ideas of legisla-
don needed for road improvement in
the State. The ideas will be embraced
Ga q bill which will be presented to the
Good Roads Convention. II. approved
the bill will be introduced in the Legisla-
turA
The February meeting is called for
the purpose Of considering and assisting
q, legislation for better public highways,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

Mr.. Justin Thatcher Of Chicago. the
well-known tenor, has been engaged for
the performance of In a Persian Gar
den, which will take place on Monday
evening. January 10Th, at the Jesse
French Co.'S Piano Parlors. Mrs. Griffin
will be assisted also by Mrs. Leota
o'Brien. contralto; W. IL VanPelt, basso,
and Mrs. Robert Eilenberg will preside
at the piano. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

$3.50 will buy frem us Court Stree
store renting for $500. This is per cent
net investment.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
Going Fast

is our China, Bric-a.
Brac and Art Goods;
IS per cent to so per
cent discount is doing it.
If you haven't already,
better invest in a piece
or two before January
ends. Our loss is your
gain.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

< If sold at once S375 will buy No. l26 Ludi
ST., Groom house paying SIS a month.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

1000 spot cash will buy the prettiest 10
on the west side of Holcombe Street, nea
Mildred Street, in the Wilson plat.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
TRAIN LOADS.

Richmond, Va, June 1, 1909.
@ueslved Of The Southern Manufacturing Co,
Sns,s7s.is In settlement Of prepaid freight on a
Rsuin Of Is0 carloads Of GOOD LUCK" Baking
pswssE-1. oss,147 pounds
1caaz1
ssabOard Air Line Ry.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
FULL DRESS SUITS

spronged and Pressed Perfectly by
Hollis Dye Works.
Our plant is the only one here specially
equipped for that kind of work. Tele-
phone 1872 for our wagon to call for your
suit to be pressed for inaugural ball.
adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
FOR sA1E-REA1 EsTATE.

F. NJ. Kohn q Son.
26ik Commerce st.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

Two lots on virginia Avenue at a bargain.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WANTED-sITUATION

YOUNG lady wishes position as COVE ness
or teacher In small family terms very TEA
sonable; best references given; would like To
correspond with any desiring teacher
Address Teacher care this office 8
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

For quick sale we will give a real bargain
in the Jonas property. corner Adams ana NC
ponough Streets. This property Is l9o by IIo
feet. There is n good dwelling on one iot ana
member we ar the whole at a real bargain.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

THREE per cent per week on investments
from $40 TO 5000: renowned Tom WALSH
manager: deposits can be withdrawn on de-
mend; send for booklet. United Turf and In
vestment Co., 203 Fullerton Bldg. st. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WANTED.

wANTED-To exchange a fine upright plano.
room and board, els her, both. Address
Bachelor, care Windsor Hotel. room No. 80
s II
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
FOR RENT-SToREs.

FOR RENT-Large store, 2oxS5 feet No. I22
N Perry, under Glenmore Hotc': will rent
cheap to right party. ZiIkle g. Moore. is
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Four houses in Fifth Ward, rent
ing for S32 per month; will sell 50 that pur-
chaser can make s per cent on his money;
this Is A No. property. Pierce q watts,
over Knabe's. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

Some people seem to Shink you ought
to pay rent for the place you occupy in
their daily thoughts.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WANTED-AGENTs.

WANTED-Organizers make big money selling
our combination accident. sick, death, old age
benefit certificate; best seller on the market
American F. aternity. Washington. D. C. "a
a-su-tf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Splen1id building lots on s. Law
renee, s. McDonough and In other parts OF the
city; see my st before buying. w e. Holt.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

A RARE BOOK-"From the Ballroom to He'll.
by enhancing Master T. A. Faulkner, explain
ing the natural effects of dancing; postpaid
CSC. Union Speciality Co, Box 1863, Savan-
rah, Ga. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR sALE-Nice family horse; gentle, sor-
rel; also surry and harness, all In good condi-
ton: will sell at sacr fee; leaving town. Ad-
dress W, care Advert ser. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-One horse and part Jersey
COW; can be seen at 4I2 Mildred st. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE--At a ba' gain one pair large dray
mules. Address p. o. Box g. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR sALE-Oue plantation saw mill; also one
Apply to H. l.. Stone, 81 wiikerson st. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Gentle hay horse, suitable for
family use; can be driven by lady and accus-
toned to city; can be seen S2 Adams st. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
ACCIDENT INSURANCE.


SAFFoLD writes accident insurance Base.
nnent Noses Building. au-tf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

BLoCTON lump coal at reduced prices at The
Tive Points Coal Yard: phone $50. E. Nc
Adam. Proprietor. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

DESIRABLE plantation for sale; contains S29
Acres with about 500 under cultivation To-
Gated Just 5 miles from city, on gravel road;
improvements consist OF 20 cabins and rents
for 81 500 per annum no trouble to drive
you out. Chandler & Douglass. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
TYPEwRITERs AND SUPPLIES

TYPEwRITERS for rent; machines In good
leads. Terry q Davant 1901 Moses Building.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Nice 4-room and hall dwelling,
lot 75xl5o, for $1,000; will sell on any
terms desired the property. rents for Sl2o
with frst-ciass tenant; Is well located AMI
will make nice home. Zlrkle & Moore. ~
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Four second hand iron safes; also
new fireproof safes. all sizes, screw-door burg
lar-proof bank safes, vault doors ana deposit
boxes to order. Victor Safe and Lock Co., per
NJ. Burke. Agent. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Ffve houses Centennial Hill. good
condition; rent for S3l.5o per month; price
S2,25o:, this p operty Is the best o. Its KIND
In the city PIERCE q Watts. IL
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

HELENA AND BLOCToH-Pure lump COAL
So so per ton; quick delivery; phone 81
Anderson Coal Co. 10
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WANTED-State agents; men competent to
handle county canyassers selling article In
big demand by IA mers and gardeners; COM
mission on all goods sold in exclusive terri
tory; district and county agents also wanted.
The Protecto Co. Monmouth. II.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
WANTED--htALE HELP


WANTED-Second cook (colored), salary TWEEN
" dolla $; references required. Hotel Albert,
Selma. Ala ct
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

500 TO $500 MAY RE INVESTED with alb
solute safety guaranteed) in an cnterpi ise
which will turn enormous profits ir Won act
at once, w. NJ. OSTRANDER. Dppt. n
North American Bldg. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

LoST-Soiuewhere down town a gold breast
pin. with small diamond in center Finder
will please return TO 1873 Jef Davis Ave.
and receive reward Ie
STRAYED-A male shepherd dog, medium
height; answers TO the name OF Tag; a reward
Il returned 10 Lambert Frarson. 43 and "a
Moses Building - Is
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

FOR SALE-Two of the most choice lots on
Dexter Ave-. worth much more than the
price asked; a good opportunity for investment.
w. C. Holt. IL
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Sweat & Westcott.
No. 10 s. Perry Street
M. H. Stuart & Co.,
Real Estate and Insurance.
"a Commerce ST.,
Montgomery, Ala.

Buying. Selling, Renting, Exchanging Real
Estate Is our business We make a speciality
Of handling tenement property, fol cling coliec-
tons and looking after every detail Of the
business.
We respectfully solicit your patronage and
believe we can make it materially to your in
terest In having you place your property
with U.S.
We also do expert stenographic work with
neatness and dispatch.
Give us q trial.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18
FINANCIAL

MONEY TO LEND-sso. 600 on improved
Montgomery real estate; legal rate; easy tetms;
no commissions. J. N w, Ctawford. at Of
flee of Fred s Ball, First National building.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

wANTED--To buy. cottonwood logs Mont
gomeiy Veneer Co.
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FOR SALE-Second crop Tennessee and Maine
Irish potatoes, early corn of all kinds Eng
fish peas. Johnson grass seed. alfalfa, MELEE
lotus all kinds Of clover, sweet peas and
flower seed Of all kinds; come and see US or
write for prices. Harvey Seed Co. 10
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1903-01-18

MONEY! MONEY.--In small amounts 10 loan
ON city and suburban property on sh TT time
at muuei ate cost; repayment in instailmen,s To
suit borrower. The safe Abstract Co, n ..
Perry st, SUIT
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-05-27
Reliance Is ALI Right.

New YORK, May 2l.-By a combi.
nation OF good luck and splendid sail
ing qualities the new cup yacht, Reli-
ance, today inflicted such a defeat
upon the former cup defender, Colum-
bia, as she never had suffered, leading
her over the finish line of the 25.mile
course off Glen Cove by IA minutes
and 43 seconds, official time.
Not all of the glory of the victory
was fairly earned by the new boat. If
it had been there would have been no
doubt that the Reliance would be the
next cup defender. But despite
the Columbia's i'll luck, the Re-
lance convincingly showed herself to
be the better boat. She had beaten
the Columbia nearly eight minutes in
a broad reach of IL miles in huttery
zephyrs, beaten her one minute and Is
seconds running free for three miles in
a steady l2-knot breeze, and beaten
her four minutes and Is seconds in a
ll-mile thresh to windward, close
hauled in l5.knot Southwestern. This
time is unofficial and allows for the
Reliance's IS seconds advantage at
the start. When the Reliance crossed
the finish line the Columbia was miles
astern, hopelessly beaten.
The river press. [volume] (Fort Benton, Mont.) 1880-current, 1903-05-27
WILL. GET A RAISE.
President Hill Springs Surprise on His
Express Employees

ST. PAUL, May 22.-President J ames
J. Hill of the Great Northern has pre-.
pared a pleasant surprise for the men
in the express service OF the system in
the shape of voluntary increase Of
wages, averaging II per cent, going
into effect immedia ately. All express
messengers and other express employ
es engaged in handling Great North
ern express matter on trains, will not
only receive additional $l2 for every
Sl00 in wages for the month of May,
but will within few days receive
checks for "a per cent. Of one month 3
wages, in addition to the May in.
crease.
Mr.. Hill has dated the increase from
March l, the date on which trainmen
and others received their increase in
pay. 1t was learned today through
official sources that the Northern Pa
cifc Express company employees will
also receive increases of pay to date
from March l, sufficient to bring wages
to the level of those paid by the Great
Northern.