davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
Rye. Hay and Pasturage.

The average condition of winter rye
on May1 was 93.3, as compared with
S3.4 on May l. 1902. The averag
condition of meadow moving lands on
May / was 92.S. against 500 on May
1, 1902. The average condition of
spring pastures on May 1 was
81. against S4.9 on May l, 1902. The
conditions that. in all but few states,
have been favorable to meadow NOW
ing lands and spring PASTURES have
with almost equal uniformity been I'M
favorable to spring plOwing.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
INVASION ON PART OF
ARMENIAN REBELS

Constantinople, May 12.-Armenian
revolutionary bands have entered the
districts of Bayazid and Sasun, Arme-
MIA, from Russia.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
STATE OF CROPS
Wheat Compared with a Month
Ago and with the Average
for Ten Years.
NOT as GOOD AS IT MIGHT BE
Area of Winter Wheat Under CuItiva.
tiOn May Was 33, ,1O7,O 900
Acres-OfnciaI Figures.

Washington, May 12.-The monthly
crop bulletin issued by the agricultural
department is as follows: Returns to
the statistician of the department OF
agriculture made up to May l show
the area under winter wheat in culti-
vation on that date to have been about
33, 107 900 acres. This is 964 900 acres,
or % per cent, less than the area
sown last fall, and 4,525,0 900 acres, or
1913 per cent. i'll excess of the area of
winter wheat harvested last year. The
percentage OF abandoned acreage in
all the important winter wheat grow
ing states is unusually small, aban-
donment, including the area to be cut
for hay, reaching 100000 acres only in
Kansas, Texas and California.
Condition of Wheat Declines.
For the area remaining under culti-
YatiOn the average condition on May
1 was 92.6, against condition of 9T.3
for the total area sown reported ON
April 1, 1903, and T6.4 on May l, 1902,
94.1 at the corresponding date in 1901.
and $50. the mean of the averages of
the last ten years. for the areas re-
naming under cultivation on May /.
While there has manifestly been some
deterioration of condition during the
month special field agents dispatched
to the principal winter wheat states
ON the occurrence of the frost of April
80 and May l, report the wheat crop
as practically uninjured by the cold
snap.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
RICHARD HENRY sTODDARD
DIES IN NEW YORK

New York, May 12.-Richard Henry
Stoddard, the poet, died today, aged
7S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12
villages Threatened.

Several villages are threatened with
destruction. Large forces of men are
fighting the flames with almost super
human efforts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-05-12

THE FIRES
MOuntaineers in Penn
syIVania Exhausted
Pray for Rain.
RAGING FOR A WEEK
Several Villages Are
Threatened With
Destruction. :

Johnstown, Pa, May 12.-Without a
stop for 60 hours, exhausted and
choked with smoke, the lumbermen
and mountaineers of Cambria, Somer5s
set and Westmoreland counties are
praying for rain TO quench the forest
nres that have been raging for
week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
BREAKING UP CUSTOM
FEAGIN'S FIGHT AGAINS. CARRYING CONCEALED
 WEAPONS.
Full Limit of the Law Given to
 Every Person Convicted on the Charge in His Court.

Birmingham, Jan. 3O.-(SpeciaD-The law against carrying concealed weapons Is being enforced to the letter in Birming- ham. This morning Joe Snyder, aged ls, employed on the nine-story steel building, was fined $1O0 and 1s0 days extra, the usual fine, In the Inferior Criminal Court by Judge Feagin. The evidence In the case was to the effect that Snyder had found the weapon in an overcoat which he had bought and as 1t did not fit him he was about to pawn it when an officer arrested him. The pistol was found in the young mans hip pocket There have been only five cases of carrying concealed weapons in the Inferior Criminal Court during the month of January. Before Judge Feagin announced that the fullest extent of the law would be imposed. in- cluding service on the streets. there was an average of twenty-two cases of carry ing concealed weapons in the court monthly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

and General Carnes and J, F. Hutchlso,n the. retiring secretary of the Memphis club. participated.
 Mir. Ewing states that the matter IS in its true light that 1t win not cause any worry to the old leaguers. lie oeueves that his side carries conviction on its face. but at the same time insists .ha. he and his associates do not intend p to urge their cause in any fictitious or disagreeable way.
 Mir. Ewing states that in the agree ment which was drawn up between the old league and the contemplated new ono, at the time the celebrated peace stipulated that the possession or tne Montgomery franchise should remain with Mir. 6emmes and that this was the first consideration mentioned in these After Mir. Ewing had departed for Memphis. he states that Nr. Haglaho Q called upon Mir. Semmes and spirited interview ensued. He says that MT Rag of the old league had promised the Moht- gomery franchise to him. and that ne would insist that the agreement was kept. Unaware of the concession secured M his behalf. MT. Semmes agreed to snare the franchise with Ragland provided that the ball park was located upon the street car Hines of the Semmes Company. when the news of MT. Semmes action reached Memphis there was oonsternation, It not being understood how he codld give up a part of so valuable right to his street car rival. Two days later MT. Ewing went to Nashville and sought conference with President Palmer of the club there Mr. Ewing says that he went immediately to the core of the question and demanded to know whether the old league proposed to live up to It's agreement with the Carnes crowd or lose their support.
 After a long conference. which lasted about five hours, Mir. Ewing says that President Palmer agreed with him that the contract made between the old league and General Carnes was valid and would be strictly carried out.
 Referring to the appointment of Newt Fisher and himself as a committee of arbitration, Mir. Ewing says that he will not serve as there is nothing to serve . The foregoing statement, which is borne out by MT. Semmes himself is in brief, that having made contract under a misapprehension of the facts. Mir. Semmes cannot De compelled to carry out its provisions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
BASEBALL SITUATION
 IS STILL CHAOTIC
Arblter Palmer is Here and Will Await the Arrival of President Kavanaugh Before Reach
 ing Definite Decision.

James Palmer President of the Nash viiie baseball club. reached the city yes- terday morning. MT. Ewing of Memphis members of the arbitration ,committee selected by Messrs. Semmes and Ragland at the conference held in New Orleans last Saturday, agreed. 1t is said. on MT. Palmer as the third member of the com mittee. Mr. Peimers visit to Mon:go cry yesterday was with this object in view. He says that he will thoroughly investigate every phase of the local situ- alton and then give his report, he repre- ssnting the other members of the com mittee. MT. Palmer spent the afternoon with Richard Tiilis of the Montgomery Street Rsi way. General Manager Semmes being in NJ mphis Mir. Palmer was drfv- en by Mir Til,.s to the Highland Park 61ll grounds and to Picket Springs. Mr. Palmer stated to The Advertiser last night that today he would thoroughly investi- gate the street railway system of the Montgomery Traction Company.
 As stated above. Mir. Semmes was not in the. city yesterday. but MT. Ragland, in reply to question from The Adver- tiser. said: .'Yes, Mfr. Palmer caihe to Montgomery this morning in the inter- est of the Montgomery baseball situation. but as Judge Kavanaugh wired this morn- ing that he wished to be in Montgomery with the arbitration committee. Mir. Palmer agreed to hold up final decision until the arrival of Judge Kavanaugb. adding that he would be delighted to have the Judge here.
 Continuing MT. Ragland said: 'Tn @ conversation over the long distance teie- phone this morning. Judge Kavanauyh stated most emphatically that the agree ment made in the New Orleans confer ence would undoubtedly stand. He said that nothing that has transpired before that has any bearing on this question at all. and that from now on the whole thing dates from the agreement made by MT. semmes and myself last Sunday at New Orleans"
 Late last night The Advertiser received the following telegram from its regular Memphis correspondent:
 Memphis. Tenn, Jan. 3o-tSpecial. )- Raphael Semmes of Montgomery. was in Memphis today for the purpose of dis cussing with General S. T. Carnes and Attorney Caruthers Ewing. the baseball tangle which now exists In his city. He talked over the matter in general way with MT. Ewing and at noon a conference was held in which these two gentlemen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Raleigh and the Potato.

It was Sir Walter Raleigh who brought potatoes into Ireland, at the same time he brought the other American product tobacco. What-to-Eat recalls. Sir Walter was busily engaged in expressing the people about Cork, so, naturally, when he planted the potato on his estate at Youg- hai. near Cork. the people were suspicious of 1t despite its palatableness. Cobbett cursed the root as being the ruin of Ire land. declaring it a device of Saxon in genuity brought into their midst to tempt and eventually to weaken them. Sir Wal ter ate quantities of potatoes himself, before he could assure the people of their harmlessness Now, with commendable gratitude. the tourist is shown the very spot in the garden where Sir Walter planted the potato root. Close by 1t is another historical bit of ground there it is claimed Sir Walter rested under the shade of a tree smoking his first pipe of tobacco when his servant deluged him with pail of water. under the impress sion he was on fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Rnmor as to O. A c.

Rumors prevail that the Southern Rail- way will secure control of the Queen and Crescent lines between Meridian and New Orleans. now known as the New Orleans and Northeastern and Vicksburg lines, within the next ninety days. The Queen and Crescent route from Cincin- natl to Meridian. including the Alabama Great Southern. Is now under control of the Southern. It is asserted that Samuel Spencer Is to retire from the Presidency of the Southern Railway and Is to be chairman of the Board of Directors and will handle the financial matters of the great system. W. W. Finley Will De made President. There will be changes in other positions. the statement being made that H. B. Spencer, now located in St. Louis as general manager of St. Louis Louisville lines. will be made one of the general managers of the two divisions of the system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
GOOD MINSTREL SHOW
PRIMROSE AND ' DoCKsTADEF
 AT THE THEATRE.
Immense Audience of Refined Per sons Proved That This Form of Public Entertainment is
 Not Decaying.

That minstrelsy as a form of intelligent,
 wholesome entertainment is not decaying
 was demonstrated last night at the Mont
 gomery Theatre when an immense au- | dience was more than pleased, was abun- | dantly entertained, by Lew DOckstader and George Primrose and their big min
 strel company.
 The quality of the audience was unusual
 for a minstrel performance. It was com posed largely of refined, cultured persons. | The entertainment was worthy of the au- | dience. Throughout 1t was clean, new po-
 lite and pleasing, and the players met
 merited applause.
 The first part was staged with expen- | sive good taste. Every person on the stage was in black face and one did not have | to nudge his neighbor to ascertain if he was at minstrel show or a circus. The minstrels were on the stage and, barring
 more modern appurtenances, there was a | savor of minstrelsy of the days of Cal Wagner-when ''minstrels wus minstrels" |" This first part introduced numerous | fun makers and several excellent ballad | ists The basso solo of MT. Ford was | especially well rendered, the chorus work heightening its effect and bringing out | by comparison ,the deep rich tones of | the singer.
 l Of course Primrose and Dockstader were introduced early In the entertain l ment. They kept faith with their admirers and made many new ones. The "Ramb- | Ter song and dance of Primrose made
 a great hit. He is the most marvelously graceful dancer who has visited Mont gomery in recent years. Dockstader was suffering with a deep cold but he did his usual monologue work
 He convulsed the audience when he said | gentleman whom he had asked who
 were the candidates for Mayor of Mont
 gomery. replied by handing him a copy of the city directory--"all of the male
 names in this book want the job," he said his friend answered The tableau, closing the first part, was
 strikingly beautiful. It was produced in
 simile of the painting ''The Spirit of '76."
 In the second part Primrose did some wonderful dancing, with light and shade
 effects and beautiful scenic accompani- ments. He was assisted by his pupils
 Johnnie and Willie Foley, young boys who
 are extremely clever.
 Dockstader in this act, introduced his "lobster-mobilist." a burlesque of auto audience.
 Ollie Young closed the olio with re-
 markabie feats of hoop rolling. This minstrel company carries a most | excellent brass band and orchestra and | the music was a notable feature of its engagement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
May Fight Rushton Bill.

II Is very likely that the fire insurance men of Alabama may determine to fight the antitrust bill recently introduced in the Legislature by Representative Rush. ton of Crenshaw County. It has some fea- lures which are considered inimical to the operations of the Southeastern Tariff As sociation and 1t Is feared that if allowed to become a law 1t will make trouble. Capt John G. Smith, President of the State Association of Fire Underwriters
 has asked the opinion of the members of the Legislative Committee of the Asso- ciation, and from answers being receiv-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
To Entertain Booth.

Preparations are being made for the entertainment of Gen. William Booth, founder of the Salvation Army and com- mander of that organization, who will ar- rive in Birmingha m February 6. today a week. General Booth will remain in Birmingham over Saturday and Sunday. He will deliver a lecture and a sermon in this city. There will be a series of Salvation Army services held here. From this point General Booth and his CO., workers will go to Washington, where Senator Mark Hanna is arranging a re- ception for the General.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Cautioned Against Clarkson.

w. 1. Wellman of Huntsville. chairman of the State Republican Executive Con- mittee, has sent out letters to the mem- bers of the committee asking them to pay no heed to the requests of James A. Clarkson, President Roosevelts right bower on Southern political changes. The letter in brief states that Clarkson has asked the members of the committee for individual pledges at the next temporary organization of a Republican State con vention. MT. Wellman asks that the pledges be not given The exact nature of the pledge is not given out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Will Give Sword to Taylor.

Washington. Jan. 3O.-Rear Admiral Henry c. Taylor. chief of the Bureau of Navigation and who commanded the bat tleship Indiana during the war with Spain, has received a letter from Gov ernor Durbin of Indiana informing him that the General Assembly has passed a bill commenting the Admiraps service as commander of the Indiana and inviting him to be present at the State Capitol February B to accept "a modest offering tendered you by the State." The Admiral has accepted. The testimonial is . mag nificently enameled sword. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
6. '. B0CACKI,

nor, which arrived in port tonight re- ports the sinking of the oyster schooner w.. H. Smith of Thimble Light. near Ocean View, today. Captain Connor and the crew of the Three Sisters sighted the oyster boat while 1t was sinking, but the heavy seas prevented them from giv- ing any assistance. Capt. John Collier and John w. Young, seaman, both of Hamp- ton, Va, and three negro sailors were on board the lost vessel. All are believed to have perished
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Paving Poll Taxes.

The payment of poll tax in Birming- ham is being rushed because of the mu- nicipal election to be held shortly. To- morrow night is the last opportunity to pax poll tax and be able to vote. It is not compulsory to pay this tax but only those who do pay 1t are able to vote. ex- cept they belong-to tn emilitary or are above 45 years of age. Something like 2,OO0 people will have paid the poll tax by tomorrow night in Birmingham. it is estimated Great interest is being taken in the municipal election and the primary winch will occur March ?.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

We have the biggest Plants and Select Oysters in town and all the Chickens you want. Fresh Country Eggs and Butter. All kinds of Fresh Fish. Try us once.
 Meehan & Co.,,
 31 Monroe St. Phone 2oO. -2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on trains l and ( between Birmingham and New Orleans. Lebanon Junction and Ctncin- lati: also on trains and between Montgom- cry and Guthris Ky. Servlce ia carte.
 New and handsomely built chair cars tseats tree) are operated vn trains and { between Cincinnati and New Orleans High back seat through trains between Cincinnati. Louisville. St. Louis. Evansville. Memphis Nashville and New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep- from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 Train No carries through Pullman sieep- CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and Chicago to St. Petersburg; also through tourist sieepers to San Francisco, leaving Montgomery at s:sS p. m Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Took Overdose of Morpnine.

n. F. Nowlin aged 9, manager of the Herald Shoe Company in this city, Is dead from the effects of morphine. It is not believed tho drug was taken for any other purpose than to alleviate pain. The remains of the deceased were ship ped to Portersville. on the Alabama Great Southern, north of here this afternoon. Nowi!n was married just a year ago. He stood well in the community.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

ed 1t would indicate that fight will be made on the proposed measure. During the last session of the Legislature there was an attempt made to pass an antl- trust bill and 1t was understood at that time that it was aimed at the Southeast ern Tariff Association. The bill never passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
116 Gases of Smallpox.

There are 116 cases of smallpox being treated in the pest house across the mountain from Birmingham and the Board of Revenue of the county has let the contract for the erection of two new buildings at the camp. The majority of the patients are colored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Thursday and Saturday. via New orlssn, an Train Pc. carries through Pullman sIeer CTS rom New Orleans to New York and Ciss ,innat' and St Petersburg to Chicago, makiu sleeper to St. Louis Train Ne; [ carries through Pullman sleep CTS from New Orleans to New York Cinctn natl and Chicago without change
 All through trains make close connections q Cincinnati. Evansville, St. Louis and New or West
 For further information pertaining to rates routes and schedules consult ticket agents L. and V. R. R.. or write or can oo Fss
 W. L. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent. Union Station
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Blood Poison Cured Positively

This horrible disease not only blasts the life of the unfortunate victim. but blights the hopes and happiness of his posterity For centuries 1t has been thought incura- ble. but after years of deep research and u,ida eyneri-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
His Leg Broken.

Assistant Superintendent Maginnis of the Blocton coal mines, while in mine Mo- 2. was struck by the cable pulling cars out of the mines. and had his leg broken in two places.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Will Congratulate Marconi.

Rore, Jan. 30.-The Chamber of Depu- ties decided today to send congratulations by wireless telegraphy to Signor Marconi On the success of his work. The -.-,nister of Posts and Telegraphs announced that he would shortly introduce bill provid- ing for the installation of wireless sta ton which would connect Rome with America. The Chamber subsequently, ratified the Brussels sugar convention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
23 - = = x y y x < y .x .1x ' xx. SPECIAL NOTICES. < serrF T v EEr*wxFTTx Txx {
 FOR MAYcR.

nefeby announce myself a candidate for MAyor of the City of Montgomery, subject 70 the action of the Democratic pr. mary. and solicit the support of my fIienas ana the public. w. E. HAiGOOD,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

' hereby announce as candidate for the Aayoralty nomination in the coming Dem ocratfc primary and respectfully solicit the support of my fellow citizens. ta NEVER
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

respectfully inform the citizens of Mont- gomery that l am candidate for the of- Ice of Mayor. subject to A Democratic primary. and earnestly desiru the support Of all voters. JOHN c. FlNLEi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

! hereby announce myself as candidate for Mayor of the City of Montgc mery at the ensuing election. subject to the acton of the Democratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

hereby announce myself as q candidate for Mayor at the coming Democratic primary and solicit the support of my friends and fellow citizens. J. H. HARTLEY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Phone 29t
Oyster Schooner Sinks.

Newport News. Va, Jan. So-rhe schooner Three Sisters, Capt K. H. Con
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

hereby announce myself candidate for Mayor of Montgomery, subject to the aa- : tton of a primary election by the Demo
 Crats of the city. THOS. H. CARR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
ChaS. il. HOpsOn, A. K. l. $. A.
 Architect and
 ...Structural Engineer.
SELMA. ALA.

SELMA, ALA.
 Plans, specifications and estimates prepared for all kinds of buildings alterations, a!di- tions. etc. Buildings supervised during con stTuction. Twenty-three years experience in Boston, Washington and in Europe. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

the mustache of Mahomet. It is kept uu- der glass, and visitors are permitted to look at it on payment of a sum equal to about one shilling
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor at the coming Democratic primary and solicit the support of my friends and tellow citizens. JAMES POOLE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

hereby announce myself a candidate for Mayor in the coming Democratic primary, md solicit the support of my fellow-citi- sens. c. P. ANDERSON.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

The friends of J. T. May announce his can dtdacy for reelection Alderman-at- Large, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
Notice to Contractors.

Sealed proposals will be received by Ernest Lamar. Chairman of Building Committee. Selma, Ala, until Wednesday. Feb 18th 1903, at I2 m., for the completion of the Stone Church Building, for Selma Baptist Church of Christ. Plans and specifications can be seen at Selma, can be had by ap- plication to the undersigned.
 CHARLES c. WILSON, Architect, sa-tu-th Columbia, s. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31
TOR ALDERMEN WARD ONE.

The many friends of Mir. Lorenzo Davis an- nounce him a candidate for Alderman at-Large in the coming primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

Fertilizers.-See advertisement else where in today's paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

The most notable attraction in mosque at Delhi is single red hair. which is said to have been plucked from
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-31

There Is no fool like an old fool, unless it is young one.