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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
SEABOARD EXTENSION
THE ROAD WILL BUILD OTHER
 CONNECTIONS.
Estimate of 5000, 900 Placed on the Increase of Traffic Through Frisco Arrangement is
 Too High.

New York. Aug. 15-(Special. )-The es- timate of $3,0OO,OOO placed on the increase of traffic through the Frisco connection is regarded as altogether too high by Seaboard officials. Such an increase means 2S per cent. It is the opinion of Seaboard men that the railroads may score such an increase in 1904, but that 1t will need great deal more trafic to do 1t than Frisco can possibly turn over to 1t.
 The East and West extension of the Seaboard will be put in full operation during the coming year, giving the ,sys- tenn serviceable route into Birmingham. The system will continue to strengthen its position on the local coast traflc sit- uation. The business of the Southern ports is steadily growing. partly at the expense of the Northern ports.
 At present Frisco divides it's Seaboard traffic at Birmingham, Central of Geor- gia securing the better part. Central of Georgia will continue to receive at Bir- mingham nearly all Frisco freight des- tined for Florida and Southern points. Seaboard will build a connection via Montgomery which will give 1t better share of these shipments but In the meantime the old arrangement will con- tinue.
 Under these circumstances 1t is consid- cred extremely unlikely that the direct benefit to Seaboard through additional freight secured from Frisco as com pared with what would have been se- cured any way will exceed $S5o0Oo in the fiscal year of the new arrangement As to the legitimate increase in volume of business the export figures for 1901 are sufficient evidence of the brightness of prospects for the Southern railroads. The exports of the South totaIed $50. .87, ,264 az against $472.s94,S6S in 1909.
 Of the total increase in exports from the United States, Southern ports gained 92 per cent.
 Southern railroads complain that cotton does not net them the freight returns that it should. The railroads are doing their best to have the round bale made standard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
May Change the Dates.

oEt is likely that the dates fixed for the State reunion of Confederate Veterans
 Oct. 21 and 22 will be changed, so that there will be no conflict with the State fair which is to hold in Birmingham at that time. The committee of Camp Hardee, U. c. ". will meet on Monday to choose another time for the reunion. It Is thought that Nov. Ii and F will be selected. though this is not a positive statement. Arrangements are being made for the reunion when 1t is held. the expectations being that 2.O00 veterans will gather here and as many visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
LII SCHOOL CENSUS
x rorAr IN 1908 SHOWN To BE 4,336.
rom This It is Calculated That the Central City Now Has Pop ulation of l7,34A
 Other News.
Advertiser Bureau.

\ recently enumerated census of the u<1nber of children in Selma between the nees of 2 and 1 years. shows that the tofni is 4,s3e of whom l.sl9 are white and xs7 are coiored. The total In 1893 was xsE and the increase in the past ten years k l,5s1.
 Ten census was taken by VIII Cunnins- Ha N as,x1 is thought to be as accurate as 1t 3H noeeih,e to make 1t. 1t is assumed &hAf the total population is four times exeater than the educable population End calculation based upon this as yeumption leads to the conclusion that the popuIatlon of Selma Is H,sA which Is larger by several thousand than the fixures of the government census.
 Following is a tabulaiton of figures dur ink the past ten years. the census being <oHns hienniaIly:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

The next international congress of Applied Chemistry is to be held at Berlin. and will commence on the 2nd of June. lasting about 6 week. The congress has been held successlvely at Brussels, Paris. Vienna and a secand time at Paris, and there is no doubt that the Ber- lin meeting will be as interesting as its pre- decessors. The congress will be opened and also closed by a general meeting, while the rest of the time will be devoted to the work of the sections. The program includes an ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

are urged to follow ths exanpIe.
 Commercial Agent J. ". Hunter. who represents the Southern in Selma, has Issued q circular. cafIing the attention of the farmers to the advantages to be derived from such a movement, and .of- ferfng the assistance of the Southern in facilitating the matter. The circular states that experiments by the Bureau of Agriculture show conclusively that melons can be grown profitably in this State. and practical farmers have met with much success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Gambling Rooms R.aiSad

Chief of Police Weir made a big raid tonight on gambling rooms over the Dude saloon. Thirty men were arrested charged with gaming. Over $500 in cash. two dozen pair dice. roulette outfit and 2,OO0 chips were captured. All the men made bond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Right Arm cnt Off

Alabama Great Southern Railroad. was run over and dangerously injured in the yards of the company here this morning His right arm was cut off and he was otherwise injured He was attempting to make coupling. His life is despair ed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Iniunction Continued.

Judge Charles Ferguson of the City Court rendered a decision this morning in the case of the trustees of the Uni versity of Alabama against F. M. Hogg and others. bill for an injunction against Hogg and others was filed by the trustees some time ago. Judge Sprott of the Sixth Judicial Circuit. issued the injunction prayed for, making 1t return able to the Birmingham City Court.
 The petition was that an injunction be issued restraining the respondents from cutting, saving or selling any lumber on about 400 acres of land near Besse- mer, claimed by both parties to the cause or from removing q saw mill that had been erected, and preventing any waste or injury to the lumber. Covering this prayer the injunction was issued.
 Judge Ferguson heard the case several days ago, and this morning made a de cree holding that there was equity in the bill of the cOmplainants and retain ing the injunction in full force and eff feet until the question of titles was de termined by an ejectment suit recently filed in the Circuit Court by the trustees against Hogg and others. The injunction bond of the complainants was raised from $25O to 5000 by Judge Ferguson The injunction, according to the decree
 will remain in effect until 1t is dissolved or otherwise disposed of.
 This cause will be part of the numbe of contentious which will come abou | over counter claims as to property | Jefferson and Walker county, now in tn
 hands of the l @rrior River Coal ant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
 2gE E rS5V y zE SyI

Mr. &ienry C. Mortimer, who has baar with tne Harrison Adams Company at the Casino Theatre during the Summer, will leave this morning Tor New York to begin rehearsals . k with "Ellen Holden in which he will plav the leading juvenile part this coming season. Mfr. Alonxo Davis went to Shelby Springs vaa- , terday to spend today with his family, who are spending the Summer there He will re- . turn to Montgomery Monday Mfr. H. P. Screws of Live Oak Fla ia in th. city and is staying with his brother. Hon. 5en1amin H. Screws on North McDonough Street.
 Rev. W. J. Elliott has returned from cAci where he has been assisting Rev w. A. Windham in very successful meeting. Mir. John s. Fitts will leave this afternoon for Boston and New York. sailing from savan- . nah Monday morning.
 Prof. W. E. stripln, Superintendent of the Gadsden Public School system, was in Mont- gomery yesterday. Mfr J. H. White of Uniontown spent last night in Montgomery, leaving thi snornins for New York ~. Mir. Harry T. Lay returned last night from a visit to Mobile and coast points. Nr. c. B. Caldwell of Eufaula spent yester- day in Montgomery. Mir ". C. Ellis of Union Springs arrived in the city yesterday.
 Mfr. J. E. sugers of Andalusia was in Mont gomery yesterday. ' '' Mir: J. A. SdcAachih of Bruhdidss was in ths city yesterday ... MrF Harry Dansiger will leave this afternoon for New York. Mir J. C. Jones of Mobile spent yestefday Sin Montgomery.
 Mir S. D. Fields of Eufsula was in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

The new Galatas Restaurant, corner Bibb and Commerce Streets, is the hand somest Cafe in Alabama. The cuisine is all that could. be desired and the bill of fare covers the choicest delicacies. Drop in and see what an up-to-date restaurant Montgomery at last has. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

L. D. Mullen and W. c. shannon oi Selma who have recently invented ano patented an improved air brake are re- ceiving many encouraging reports anou' unlike any American patent, and in short time will doubtless be used exten' sively. The brake is intended princi' pally for street cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
SOCIALISM IS GROWING
CLAIMED THAT IT IS GAINING
 STRENGTH IN ALABAMA.
Judge Ferguson Continues the h. junction Obtained by the Trustees of the State Univer-
 sity-Raises the Bond.

Birmingham, Aug. 15.-(Special)--B. J. Robertson. business man of Cinclnnatl' who is an ardent advocate of socialism, is in the Birmingham district, ana Will deliver two addresses here. He has been to Texas, Louisiana and Mississippi and has been giving much effort in the 1n- terest of the Socialist party. He made an address at Bessemer tonight ana to- morrow afternoon he is to speak in Tom linson's hall in this city. His subject will be Errors of Civilization as seen from the capacity of business man and minister
 F. X. Wallhorst, StaLe Secretary of the Socialist party in Alabama declares that the Socialists now have twenty-eight To- calls in this State, and that six or eight of them are composed of farmers exclu- sively. He asserts that in some coun' ties populistl organizations are being talk en in completely into the Socialists par ty, and that before the end of the year the number of locals in the State will be increased 50 per cent. He figures that the membership In the State Is between 800 and 1000. and that this is a nucleus around which a strong party will be or ganized.
 B. J. Robertson. who is in business in Cincinnati, is reported to be quite wealthy. He is quartered at the Hill- man hotel and according to newspaper clippings. has been delivering addresses on Socialism for some time. His trip through the South Is in the interest ot the party altogether.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Cicero webb Gets Reprieve.

Governor W. D. Jelks has granted to Cicero Webb colored. reprieve so that the sentence of death will be expected on Sept. n, instead of on August 2L as had been originally ordered by the court
 N ebb was sentenced upon his convic- ton of the murder of his wife in Dallas county nearly a year ago. It is said the the reprieve was granted because the introduction of new evidence in the case was promised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Y. M. C. A. Noted.

II. m. v. "A. Notes.
 The educational work committee of the Railroad Young Mems Christian Associa- ton in Selma has made arrangements to give railroad men the privilege of at- tending various classes for instruction next fall The curriculum has not as yet been definitely appointed, asking railway employees to indicate their wishes in this matter and when replies to the letters are received the committee will defi- niteiy formulate a curriculum. It is practically certain, however, that ele- mentary studies and course in mechan- ical drawing will be among the studies offered. The committee on educational work is composed of s. A. Sexton. Bruce Kelly and c. T. Smith.
 The members of the railroad associa- ton have organised a choir which prom ises to be not only useful when religious | and other meetings occur. but also a great pleasure to the singers. The choir meets at 7:15 o'clock on Monday even- ings.
 The regular open air service at the rail- road association building will take place at o'clock Monday evening. I Personal and Local. l J. J. Babcock. A. Cummings, Eugene Culverhouse. Otto Erhart, Misses Don ner. Mrs. Annie Callen, Mrs. c. c. Tissier, Walter Tyus. Miss Philen, Mrs. T. c, Howard, Sam Sellers and Blew Dunkisn were among the Selmians who attended the barbecue at Mulberry yesterday. George ". Marshall. Miss E. H. Mar. shall and Miss Laura were in Selma yes | terday en route to their home in Orr vile from odesso. Mo, where they visit- cd Mir. Sharshalps sister, Mrs. Mary A. Purnell.
 l Misses Cora and Daisy Adler, Miss Adele Hoffman. Miss Celeste Meyer, Mar GUS Sterne and Maurice Lehman visited Cahaba Thursday evening and were the guests of Herman Engleman.
 The steamer Nettie Quill left this af. ternoon for Mobile. The Nettie has re- gently been repaired and painted and is now one of the prettiest boats on the river.
 The valuable diamond brooch which 1 was lost yesterday by Mrs. Keithley waa | found by H. s. Elvidge of Meridian Miss. who has been asked to return it.
 Miss Mary Wheeler of Birmingham delivered an interesting addesss to ths Epworth League at the Church Street Methodist Church last evening. I Miss Sudie Hunt. matron of the Meth dists' orphanage in summerfleld. was ir the city to-day,
 L.. Bamberger has received from A. !
 schweiser who is now travelling through
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Europe two. souvenir maillpg cards. One is from Rome, where MT. schweizer was on August 1. the other is from 1trogen: Roumania, and bears the date of August 3. In the latter MT. Schweiser says ne Is in the land of the orlganos' anu an, nrornises that in case of trouble he will ask the Governor to call out the Dallas Dragoons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Change in Railread Circles.

S. Rembert of Kansas City has been appointed soliciting freight agent of the Southern Railway in Selma to succeed William Humphries who goes to New York to represent the Southern as trav- cling freight agent.
 The change will take effect within a short time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Miss Ethel Pitcher of Montgomery Miss Sara Brunner of Evergreen Johh W. McFerrin and J. R. Groves IeIt to- day for Chicago, Milwaukee and Wauke- Sha.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Foot IIght-aow did the banquet scene take in Boston? Sou Brette-It was voted a total failure. I am surprised! You needn't be: there wasn't pie or bean on the banquet table.-Yonker's States, man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
To Encourage Truck Farming.

To Encourage Truck Farming.
 The Southern Railway Company is en- couraging the farmers of Alabama and especially of this part of the State. to begin truck farming. Neighboring States have largely increased their agricultural worth by raising watermeIons and can
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
i. cansus. raport .for 1sOa:
Again No Meeting.

Again the members of the Chamber of Commerce have failed to attend an at- tempted meeting this time in spite of an urgent call by Vice-President D. S. Starr. Mr. Starr. who Is presiding V--.cer on account of the receut resignation of ". B. Atkins. wishes meeting so that the duea of the club can be terminated. The dues of the members are constantly ac- cumulating on the books of the Treasurer though not in his strong box and as the Chamber of Commerce seems quiescent the prevailing condition should. MT. Starr hhinks. te changed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Words to the unwise.

Washington Star. .,
 "Au dat education does for some folks, said Uncle Eben, lis to learn dem a few mo words to talk foolishness wifi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mfr H. P Screws of Live Oak, Fla. iS in inc city and is staying with his brother. Hon. Benjamin H. Screws, on North McDonouEh Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mir. Alonzo Davis went to Shelby Springs yea
 terday to spend today with his fapniiy who are spending the Summer there He will re- turn to Montgomery Monday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Mrs. !. 0. stoutenbrough Dead.

Mrs. J. c. stoutenbrough Dead. News has reached Selma of the death of Mrs. J. C. Stoutenborough at the home of her husband in Richmond. Fry vfpelas was the cause of her death.
 Mrs. stoutenborough Is survived her widower and by three children, J. c. Tstoutenborough, IT,, Mrs. Blackwelder The funeral occurred yesterday after sonnn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Charles Lenoir has returned from Bay Minette, where his daughter wno IS no" convalescent. has been very Ill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Lands Company. The suit for eJectment, above referred to will be contested bitter ly by Hogg and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

No Maude. dear; air brakes are not nee essariiy confined to flying machines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Try delicious Sherber Tor dinner to- day. Pineapple flavor. Trading stamps given. DoWe B. Phone 55 -adV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Hon. P. H. Pitts. judge of the Probate Court. went to Uniontown yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

cursion in the suburbs of Berlin, at wa,,ns.. and the congress will close on June s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

H. H. Jones and H. A. Denton returned this morning from a pleasant Visit to Tate Spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

t isn't pride that causes cigar to be puffed up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

R. I. Moore, a prominent citizen or Summerfield, was in Selma to-day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Rev. W. J. Elliott has returned from Cecil.
 where ne has been assisting Rev. W. A. Windham in a very successful meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

G. W. Cater left yesterday to visit his son. c. W. Cater. Jr, in Meridian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Miss Mary Wheeler of Birmingham delivered an interesting addbkss to ths Epworth League at the Church Stree, Methodist Church last evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mr. John s. Fitts will leave this afternoon for Boston and New York, sailing from savan- nah Monday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

sha.
 Charles Lenoir has returned from Bay Minette where his daughter, who IS no" conyalescent has been very i'll. IT. H. Jones and H. A. Denton returned this morning from pleasant Vlsit to Tate Spring
 Hon. P. H. Pitts. judge of the Probate Court, went to Uniontown yesterday R. I. Moore, a prominent citizen of summerfield, was in Selma to-day.
 G. W. Cater left yesterday to visit his son, G. W. Cater. Jr., in Meridian.
 Mrs. o. M. Hendricks of orrville IS the guest of Mrs. F. M. Blackwell. pr. Peter Force has returned from a visit to relatives in Colorado.
 Eugene Galloway has returned from a visit to relatives in Troy.
 Mrs. Tom Bender has arrived in the city from Birmingham.
 Miss Natalie Callen left to-day to visit friends in St. Louis Mis- Henrietta Mueller lelt to-odS IoI Shelby Springs.
 Coleman McKinnon Is visiting friends in Faunsdale. ]. S. Perkins left this afternoon for Birmingham. J. w. Johnson left to-day for Shelby Springs. George w. Wise went to Chicago to- day. | Hon. B. H. Craig is in Greensboro. rol " R Nelson Is in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Miss Sudie Hunt. matron of the Meth- dists' orphanage in summerneld, was in the city to-day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

l.. Bamberger has received from A. !. Echweizer who is now travelling through
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

The valuable diamond brooch which was lost yesterday by Mrs. Keithley waa found by H. s. Elvidge of Meridian Miss, who has been asked to return it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mrs. O. M. Hendricks of Orrville Is the guest of Mrs. F. M. Blackwell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Elegantly Appointed.

Mir S. D. Fields of Eufaula was in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Prof. W. B.. Striplin. Superintendent of the Gadsden Public School system, was in Mont goulery yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mir J. C. Jones of Mobile spent yestefdaay Hih Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mfr J. H. White of Uniontown spent last night in Montgomery. leaving thi snlornins for New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
sherbets! sherberi

Col, W. R. Nelson is in New York
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

The steamer Nettie Quill left this af- ternoon for Mobile. The Nettie has re- gently been repaired and painted and ia river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mr.f Harry panslger will leave this afternoon for New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mfr. J. E. sugers of Andalusia was in Mont gomeFy yesterday. 70 "' ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mir, Harry T. Lay returned last night from a visit to Mobile and coast points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

pr. Peter Force has returned from a visit to relatives in Colorado.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Misses Cora and Daisy Adler, Miss Adele Hoffman. Miss Celeste Meyer. Mar GUS Sterne and Maurice Lehman visited Cahaba Thursday evening and were the guests of Herman Engleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mr.-Js A McXaehiA of Btdhdidks was in ths
 city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16
Personal and Local.

J. J. Babcock. A. Cummings. Eugene Culverhouse. Otto Erhart, Misses Don ner. Mrs. Annie Callen, Mrs. c. c. Tissfer. Walter Tyus. Miss Philen, Mrs. T. c. Howard, Sam Sellers and Blew Dunkisn were among the Selmians who attended the barbecue at Mulberry yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Mir. ". c. Ellis of Union Springs arrived in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

Nr. c. B. Caldwell of Eufaula spent yester- day in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-16

George W. Marshall. Miss E. H. Mar. shall and Miss Laura were in Selma yes- terday en route to their home in Orr vile from Odesso, Mo, where they visit- cd Mir. Sharshalrs sister. Mrs. Mary A. purnelI
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-14

Anna Robeson Brown, author of ''The Millionaire's Son." published by Dana Estes & Company. Boston, is a Phila- delphian born and educated. She comes of a literary family, and although devo- ted ao outdoor life. has always been a very close student. Her husband is a lawyer with a decided literary bent of his own, and the life of the young couple is thas of folk who are fond of books, arts and crafts and friends. She has already several successful nov els to her credit. Her maturest work, however, will be found in ''The Million aires Son." study of social condi- tions in a typical American city.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1903-09-14

s-.Iy, the
 55w bring
 4Jn of Daniel
 s.teen volumes,
 .s-ion, will publish $of Webster's best 'Daniel Webster for ans" This book will 4adition to the important / the great statesman, an in n and notes by Professor sss F. Richardson, of Dartmouth s.ege, and an essay on Webster as a .iaster of English style by Edwin P. whipple. The illustrations will include over, fifty portraits, views historical paintings, fae-similes, etc.