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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-03-24
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La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1903-03-24

PaImaS de COCOS
propias para trasplantar De venden
en- pequenas y grandss cantidades.
Iuformar6 dom Manuel Lopez On
Vega Baia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
DR. SHOAFF TO PREACH
NEW PASTOR OF DEXTER AVE
 NUE CHURCH HERE.
He Will Occupy His Pulpit for the First Time This Morning |. Other New Minis
 ters.

Rev. J. w. ,Shoafr. D. D., reached Mont gomery yesterday from Opelika, to take up the charge of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church, made vacant by the transfer of Rev. A. L. Andrews to Church Street Church in Selma He will preach his first sermon here this morning.
 Dr. Shoaff is for the present the guest of Mir. and Mrs. Crawford T. Ruff at their home on South Lawrence Street.
 He will be in his pulpit at both morning and evening services today and large attendance of the congregation is ex- pected to hear their noted divine at his first service in Montgomery.
 ''The Dexter Avenue Church has great possibilities. said Dr. Shoaff last night, "and they have been greatly developed in the last few years. I hope to be instru- mental in further developing them in the future. Montgomery has excellent pros poets and likewise the churches"
 Dr. Shoaff said that he was anxious to have the support of the young men espe- cially. He Is the young mans friend, he says, and if he can interest the young men he will also interest the older men.
 After his work here today is finished, Dr. Shoaff will go to Opelika. He will leave Monday morning to make arrange ments for moving his family to their new home in Montgomery.
 Rev. J. w. Rhinehardt, the new min ister of the West End Methodist Church, and Rev. E. c. Moore. the new pastor of the Clayton Street Church. will preach in their respective pulpits today. Rev. B. l.. Moore. the new pastor of the Perry Street Church, has not yet reached Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Special Services at St. Johu,s

The services at St. Johns Church today will be especially attractive, from the fact that the music of Christmas Day will oe repeated. The choir of the church has been largely increased for the occasion, and is under the direction of Mir. A. H. Lough. organist. It can safely be said that no better musical service has been rendered at St. Johns in a long time than that of Christmas Day
 The following is the music list which will be repeated today:
 Prelude, Les Rameaux. Faure). Cornet Solo, Mir. D. W. W. Fuller.
 Processional Hymn 49, (Reading), 70, Come All Ye Faithful
 Responses in G. CTallis.)
 Venite No. 1, (Goodson.)
 Psalms 1S, 45, s5, Glori Patri. Harris.) Te Deum in c, Dudley Buck.)
 Jubilate Dec in E. CHarris.)
 Hymn 5S. (Avison), shout the Glad Tidngs."
 Holy Communion.
 Introit. Gawley). Behold I Bring You Glad Tidings."
 KyTie, (EGipg Hall.)
 Gloria Tibi, (IIing Hall)
 Hymn 54O, (Gauntlet), "once in Royal David's City"
 Gloria. Harris.)
 Onertory. Sing o Heavens" CTours.) Sursum Corda. CKing Hall.)
 Sanctus. (Klng Hall.)
 Agnus Del (<ing Hall.)
 Gloria in Excelsis, (Old Chant)
 SeVenfold Amen, (Stainer)
 Nunc Dimittis in F, (Simper)
 Recesslonal Hymn 60. (Smart, Angels From the Realms of Glory"
 POstlude, IT umphal March. (Pringuer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
HI E''l'i E|.l||s|l T

has compiled in a 400 page volume all the decisions of state and national courts and of the Department itself bearing on the matter.
 The volume is to be placed in the hands of United States Consuls, immigrant in- spectors and other United States officials who are called upon to pass on questions of citizenship. The publication of the work is deemed essential because of the fact that this subject has increased in importance the development of the na- ton as a world power.
 The great extention of commerce which has marked the past decade and the re- cent additions to our territory have made inevitable a broader compact with the na- tlons of the world and have complicated the relations with the governments and citizens of other countries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
NEW TERMINAL COMPANY.
Frisco's arrangement With South
 ern at New Orleans.

ern at New Orleans.
 New Orleans. Dec. 26.-The old Chal- mette Belt and Terminal Company went out of existence today and the New Or Jeans Terminal Company, which was formed here not long ago by the Frisco, took physical possession of all of It's trackage and property rights, including the Chalmette terminals.
 L. s. Berg is president of the new con- cern. which is backed by a 5000 % mortgage made out in favor of the Standard Trust Company of New York and endorsed by the Southern Railway, which was filed in the mortgage office here today.
 The Chalmette terminals and the termi- nals in progress of construction by the New Orleans Terminal Company will be operated by that corporation as a joint Southern and Frisco property. The Southern and the Rock Island Frisco are in equal interest and will have equal rights over all the terminal property
 Its trains will at some future date be run into the Terminal Company's pas senger station as will also the passenger trains of the Rock Island-F Frisco and the New Orleans aRd Northeastern
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

fair management is now assured of low rates for the exposition. The railroads heretofore have declined to take any ac- tion on the applications for low round trip rates for the worlds fair, for the alleged reason that the scalpers wouiC manipulate those tickets and deprive the railroads of large share of their reve- nues. Hence the suits were instituted by the worlds fair management in the name of the railroads. and fnjunctions were obtained restraining the scalpers from handling round trip tickets. The scalpers made a. hard fight, and now hav- ing lost their case in the court of last resort nothing remains for them to do but to emigrate from St. Louis, or ap- ply themselves to other occupations.
 The court held that the purchasers of special round trip tickets at reduced rates entered into a contract with the rail- roads, which stipulates that those tick cts cannot be transferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Ticket scalpers Fnioined.

General passenger agents are elated oser the news from St. Louis that the Supreme Court of Missouri has sustained the injunction against the ticket scalpers in St. Louis restraining them from deal ing in nontransferrable tickets. The suits were originally instituted by the Burlington, Alton, Illinois Central. Wa bash. Missouri. Kansas and Texas, Mis- souri Pacific and Frisco, but the worlds fair management prosecuted the cases and pushed them to d successful issue in the Supreme Court
 On account of this decision the worlds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
neWS In Brief.

THE beautiful music rendered at St. Johns Episcopal Church Christmas morning will be repeated there today at the morning service GEORGE CALHOUN. the negro who shot and killed his wife. Fannie Calhoun. and wound ed four other negroes on the Wire Road Fri day evening, has not been captured.
 THE Ladies' Aid Society and the Young Wo- mans Society of the Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a joint meeting at the church Monday evening at o'clock All are requested to be present.
 THE mems meeting at the r. M. c. A this afternoon at 9:So o'clock will be addressed by PhIlo c. Dix of Louisville. Ky. MT. Dix is former Montgomerian and brother of the local secretary. He is now County Sec retary of the Kentucky State Y. M. c. A. MT, Dix is an interesting speaker and the meeting this afternoon. the last of the year, is expected to be unusually enjoyable one. All men are invited to be present
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
NEW YEAR DISSERTATION.

Circular Letter to Faithful of Catho-
 lie Church. The following circular has been sent to all the priests of the Mobile diocese of the Catholic church:
 Mobile, Ala, Dec. 24th, 1903. Dear Rev. Sir:
 Il beg to inform you that official in- formation has just reached me that as New Years day falls on Friday, His Hol- mess, Plus x. has been pleased to grant on that day a general dispensation from abstinence to all the faithful throughout the United States.
 Sincerely yours in Christ,
 "Edw. P. Allen.
 Bishop of Mobile"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
CASE OF MOODY MERRILL.
Boston Authorities Will Verify Re- nort of His naath

Boston. Dec. 26.-The Boston police have taken steps to verify the report that Moody Merrill the former Boston finan- cier. Is dead at Silver City, N. M, in order to dispose of the indictment held by .hem against Merrill. charging erAbezzle- ment. If the death Is proved thk indict- ment will be placed on file.
 A civil suit brought against the bonds- men for Merrill Is pending. Merrill hay ing failed to appear for trial or the em- bezzlement charge If 1t shou a appoaT conclusively that Merrill Is desa the court will then pass upon the quest n whether Go the commonwealth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Bowen aoes Back to caracas.

New York. Dec. 26.-After nearly a years absence from his post at Caracas, Venezuela, Herbert W. Bowen, United Staes Minister to Venezuela, sailed for the Venezuelan capital today. Lieut.. E. T. Fryer of the marine corps, command ing detachment from the New York navy yard, designed to strengthen the feet at CuIebra, also sailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Municipal afairs took a sensational turn for the Christmas season and as a result Mayor Atkins and Chief of Police Walters were arrested and taken to police head quarters where they were detained until they had been presnted with handsome umbrellas. the gifts of the members of the police force. Officer Philen introduc- ed Hon. W. R. Peacock. the Councils president who made the presentation speeches. Chief Walters's present to the members of. his department was 100 oysters for the Christmas dinner of each of the men. -.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Push Websterss Claima.

Omaha, Neb., Dec, 26.-The Republicans of Nebraska have organized a committee composed of large number of prominent party leaders to further the candidacy of Hon. John L. Webster, for the vice pres idency nomination before the National Republican Convention in 1e0A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Remnant Sale.

The best and biggest sale of the
 kind we've ever offered. Big values at half and less than half price to clean up remnants and pat terms that shonld have sold during the past few months business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Induction of Rev. Mr. otts.

Rev. R. F. Otis will at o'clock to- morrow afternoon be inducted into the pastorate of the Valley Creek Presby- terian Church of which he has had charge for year. Rev. A. A. Little, of Selma will preach the sermon. Rev. T. B. Best of Selma will deliver the charge to the people and Rev. J. P. Anderson of Greensboro will deliver the charge to the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Advertiser Bureau,

 Charlie Mcintosh, a negro, is in the city prison on a charge of stealing horse, which he offered for sale and which is said to belong to ]. B. Smith of Booth, Ala. MT. Smith had previously to Mo- Intosh's arrest teiegraphed to Chief of Police Walters a description of the man and of the horse and both man and beast are considered to be quite in accord with the specifications furnished by Mir. Smith. Mcintosh was arrested yesterday morn ing. He had gone to the livery stable of Kennedy and Lockett and offered to sell them the horse for $S5. The negro's words and acts created a suspicion that the animal was not his and McIntosh's arrest followed. He was taken to police headquarters and when compared with the description the police had gotten from Booth was identified by tho officers as the man wanted.
 Booth is in Autauga County. The police department has advised Mir. Smith of the arrest of Mcintosh, but has received no reply.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Y M c. A !NnfAa

There will be match game of basket ball at the Association on Wednesray. December 30, at s p. m.
 The admission will be free and the public cordially invited.
 The Mems Gospel meeting this afternoon at o'clock. will be addressed by the Rev. J. D. Ray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Butler Tvphoid Epidemic

Butler. Pa. Dec. 126.-Three deaths and two new cases are the typhoid fever rec ord for the day. The total number of deaths from the disease has now reached eighty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
AS TO CITIZENSHIP.

Assistant Solicitor Van DynS Has
 Compiled Official Volumh.
 washington. Dec. 26.--so many perplex- Ing and important have become the eases hrising in the State Department iavolv- snS tne eeeerlains'iUn oi Iitl1enshlTi that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Winston Lapsley of Birmingham, is at his old home for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
DIR. sTUcKEY APPOINTED.
Named as Postmaster of Sub Statior
 at Hiohland Park

Dr. O. E. Stuckey has been appointed in charge of postoffice sub-station No. 2 at Highland Park to succeed Dr. J. T. Battle, deceased.
 The appointment will take effect Jan. |.
 Dr. Stuckey was appointed petition of the citizens of Highland Park. The sub-station has authority to receive and deliver mail, sell stamps. money orders and every other detail of a postoffice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Kanna. Alnha Smokar.

Local members of the Kappa Alpha fra ternity will gather fin the Hotel Albert next week to enjoy smoker" About twenty Kappa Alphas will be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Hon. W. l.. Pitts of Uniontown, was today the guest of Hon. P. H. Pitts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
All Men are Welcome.

All men are welcome. Rev. J. B. Nell son will deliver his farewell address at the Railway Department this afternoon at o'clock.
 All men and women are cordially in- vited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
The News of Selma.
christmas aifts nestowed.

pastor. Mir. otts was ordained a min ister c month ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Alvin siegel and Henry Schwarz. two bright Selma boys, are home from college on holiday vacation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

John Erwin, popular railroad man O Albany. Ga., is for a few days the gues of his friends in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Robert lair of Macon. Ga, is visiting friends in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Hon. John Chisholm, Clerk of the Pro bate Court, is spending few days at hiI home in Marion Junction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Col Simon Fried, a prominent citizen of Starkville, Miss, is the guest of his daughter, Mrs. Morris Meyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Dr. Coleman Sick.

Dr. A. R. Coleman, one of the most prominent citizens of Selma, is i'll at his home in this city and though tonight he is reported to be slightly improved it is feared he may die before tomorrow. Dr. Coleman this morning suddenly became i'll and suffered three hemorrhages of the stomach and bowels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Christmas Serxices.

Christmas services were held in Selma yesterday at the Catholic Church of the Assumption and at St. Paurs Episcopal Church.
 In the Church of the Assumption, High Mass was celebrated by the parish priest. Rev. Father Madden, s. J. The usual Christmas music was sung
 In St. PauPs Church, Rev. E. W. Gam ble rector, said the Christmas service and celebrated the Eucharist and preach ed a short sermon
 Among the charitable deeds of yester- day dinner given at the Episcopal Mis- sion of All Angels under the super vision of Mother Mary Margaret was noteworthy, and Rev. E. W. Gamble. rector of St. Paurs parish. One hundred persons were entertained at the dinner.
 The members of the Sunday school of the First Christian Church of Selma had their Christmas entertainment at the church last evening Santa Claus made his entrance through a chimney realisti- cally created for the occasion and amidst much merriment distributed the gifts to the children. The pastor, Rev. J. c. Caldwell, was given a handsome lounging robe, and to Mrs. Caldwell was presented a beautiful cut glass bowl. Mrs. l.. R. Eskey, who assisted the regular organist, received a basket of fruits and flowers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Hon. J. Craig Smith was in town today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
New Pastor Arrives.

Rev A. L. Andrews who will be pastor of the Church Street Methodist Church, has arrived from Montgomery and will assume his charge tomorrow morning when he will preach his first sermon. It is expected his family will come to Selma in week. Mir. Andrews Is the guest of Hon. H. H. Stewart.
 Rev. W. P. Hurt, who has been pastor during the past years leaves with his family today for Greensboro where he will have his home during his term of ofice as presiding elder of the Greensboro Circuit to which he has just been appont- ed During their residence in Selma MT. and Mrs. Hurt have gained the friendship of many and their departure is regretted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Chief of Police E. T. Walters is spend- ing a short time in Atlanta. During his absence Capt. Frank Miller commands the force.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

The friends of R. J. Davidson will be pleased to learn that he was reported this morning to be slightly improved. Mir. Davidson Is i'll with fever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27
Local and Personal.

Graham Golson. makeup" man for The Montgomery Journal, is at his former home in Selma for few days. Mir. Col son is popular member of the Frater- nifty, and has had a warm welcome from his many friends here.
 H. r. Stearns of Pensacola, is in the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

Among the donations to the Orphans Home in Summerfield was a gift of gener. ous proportions given by Captain John D Riggs of New Orleans. Captain Riggs or dered by telegraph that large basket ol fruit and candy oe sent to the orphans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

R. F. Ellis of New PYork. is visiting his friends in Selma, where he was fol several years ticket agent for the South. ern Railway. MT. Ellis now has fine position with the American Tobacco Com pany.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-27

mDreilaS, tuo B1ItS OI the memDeTS O he police force. Officer Philen introduc d Hon. W. R. Peacock. the Council'i resident who made the presentation peaches. Chief swalters's present to thu lembers of. his department was 10' ysters for the Christmas dinner of eact the men.
 Kappa Alpha Smoker. , Local members of the Kappa Alpha fra. 'rnjty will gather fin the Hotel Albert ext week to enjoy a smoker" About venty Kappa Alphas will be present.
 Y. M. c. A. Notes. There will be match game of basket all at the Association on Wednesray ecember 30, at D. m. The admission will be free and the ublic cordially invited. The Mems Gospel meeting this afternoon o'clock. will be addressed by the ev. J. D. Ray.
 All Men are Welcome. All men are welcome. Rev. J. B. Mel ,n will deliver his farewell address al le Railway Department this afternoon 3 o'clock. All men ana women are cordlaliy ln- lted.
 Local and Personal. Graham Golson, makeup" man for he Montgomery Journal, is at his former ome in Selma for a few days. MT. Col on is a popular member of the Frater. ity, and has had a warm welcome from Is many friends here. H. r. Stearns of Pensacola, Is in the lty.
 Among the donations to the Orphans Iome in Summerfield was gift of gener. us proportions given by Captain John D .iggs of New Orleans. Captain Riggs or cred by telegraph that large basket oi ruit and candy oe sent to the orphans. R. F. Ellis of New PYork. is visiting Is friends in Selma, where he was fol everal years ticket agent for the South. Tn Railway. MT. Ellis now has a fine osition with the American Tobacco Com any.
 The friends of R. J. Davidson will b, leased to learn that he was reported thi. lorning to be slightly improved. Mir davidson Is i'll with fever. Chief of Police E. T. Walters is spend lg a short time in Atlanta. During hil bsence Capt. Frank Miller commands he force.
 Col. Simon Fried, a prominent citizeI f Starkville, Miss, is the guest of hi. aughter, Mrs. Morris Meyer.
 
 Hon. John Chisholm, Clerk of the Pro ate Court, is spending few days at hil ome in Marion Junction.
 John Erwin, a popular railroad man O .lbany. Ga., is for few days the gues f his friends in Selma.
 Alvin Siegel and Henry Schwarz. tW' right Selma boys, are home from colles' n holiday vacation.
 Hon. W. l.. Pitts of Uniontown. wa oday the guest of Hon. P. H. Pitts. Winston Lapsley of Birmingham. is q is old home for the holidays. Robert lair of Macon, Ga, 6 visitinl riends in the city.
 Hon T. Craig Smith was in town today