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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

attack) after the captains of the various companies had been to him with their reports and had returned to their quar- ters, he sent his servant for my father, who was his warm personal friend. ask ing that he return as he wished to talk with him. During their conversation he remarked several times that he would be among those who would be killed the next day. He was the first Alabamian of wide fame to fall and a great wave of sorrow swept over the entire State. A few years ago when Senator John T. Nor gan was presented to an audience by the son of Lomax, who has so recently passed away, he turned to him and said. ''The legacy left you, sir, by your dis tinguished father. in the name you bear and the fame that clinss to it, is the most splendid legacy that could be bequeathed from sire to son. because 1t is made H. lustrious by his glorious deeds as a Con- federate soldier and his death the sacred cause of liberty for which he fought and died" And this Is the tribute of Col. R. IT. Powell: He enjoyed the re- spect and confidence of his command to an extent surpassed by no other officer of any grade. Alabama mourns him as one of the brightest of the many jewels she gave to the cause of Southern in dependence. Maude N. Simpson,
 Mobile Chapter. '. D. c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

R. B. Lees 96th birthday was observed on Sunday afternoon at the Baptist Church at p. m. The program consisted of some very charming music rendered by Lafayette's sweetest s!ngers-presided over by Mrs. Neff with matchless skill Rev. W. c. Blsdsoe prayed 2 most ten- der. gentle and loving prayer-Rev. w. c. Bledsoe, was one of Lees men tn the late war for independence, and of him 1t can be eaid as of his great leader. None know him but to love him, none name him but in praise"
 Rev. c. c. Pugh, our Bro. Timothy, ' who Is beloved by every one. delivered a most eloquent and enjoyable tribute to our fallen hero. also paid the '. D. c. a glowing and highly appreciated compt- ment, which win prove an incentive for nobler and grander work-followed by a solo by Mir. W. B. Nichols that.wafted our spirits heavenward on the wings of song Rev. W. T. Hollinssworth. iu his characteristic style of furnishing food for thought. delivered a most impressive and instructive address. Rev. A. J. Notes- tine prayed fervent and deep feeling prayer that renewed and strengthened our love and patriotism for our South land.
 Lest but not least was basket collec- ton taken up by two old veterans for the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek, Ala. We. the committee. return thanks to the participants who so nobly assisted us and for the liberal contribution.
 Mrs, W. q. Davis.
 Miss Mamie Griffin.
 Miss Sara Marable.
 Miss Mary Jim Black,
 Mrs. G. F. Burnett,
 Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
Report of Historical Committee.

Report of Historical Committee. To the President of the Alabama Division
 and to the Daughters of the Confed-
 eracy, in Convention Assembled:
 The undersigned members of the Joint Historical Committee, appointed to rep resent the |. D. C. in Alabama. beg leave to submit tho following report:
 In October last. Mrs. Kate Morrisettc sent her resignation as a member of this Committee to the State President. who appointed Mrs. Wm. Gayle to fill the vacancy. On November 2nd, 1901. meet ing of the Committee was held in the of- flee of the Director of the Department of Archives and History at the State Cap itol. There were present Colonel San ford Mrs. Gayle, Miss Bullock, Dr. Nell and dr. Owen. Organization was effect- cd by the election of Mr. Thomas NJ Owen as permanent chairman. This meet ing Was one Of much interest. and really marks the substantial beginning of eff fective work. In order to define clearly the work proposed. a declaration was adopted. It is as follows: With a view to carry out more truly the historical ob- jects of our respective organization and recognizing that with common aims and purposes in this respect. q union of forces win be more effective for their aceonp- lishment.
 Be it resolved, That the Joint Historical Committee of the United Confederate Veterans. the United Daughters of the Contederacy. and the United Sons of Confederate Veterans. is hereby organized for tfc purpose of atta'r,ng ss .ar as possible tho purbosc nf it's creation. and to that end it iS hereoy declared tha; the work of the Committee shall embrace generally:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

The R. E. Rodes Chapter met at the Court House in Tuscaloosa on the 19th Gen. R. E. Lees birthday. and bestowed Crosses of Honor on five Confederate Vet erans. The platform was decorated with a large battlshag of the Confederacy. and a picture of General Leo was framed with an ivy wreath.
 The meeting was presided over hy the President Of the Chapter. Prayer by Rev IT. C. Howard. and America" was sung b,- the Elks Quartette. The Com mandant of Camp Rodes. pr. John Lit tie, read the rules. He then introduced Hon. Frank l.. Moody, who made an impromptu but characteristically able and interesting address. He attended School at Lee and Washington Cniver- sity when R. F.. Lee was its President and could speak from personal ac- quaintance of the great man.
 He paid q worthy tribute to Lee as a gentleman and soldier and he praised the Confederates for their achievements. He said in speaking Of them. 1t was not right to say they fought for what they believed was right" but flor what was right
 Crosses were presented by one of the Daughters. and another pinned the crosses on.
 After the presentation. all the Yeter- ans present were given tickets to a bak cry near by. where hot coffee and sand wlches were served to them as guests of the Daughters.
 So many of the Veterans never see the pa per. and do not know of the opportun- ity offered them of receiving their cross- es until a day or two after. Several have already called since and gotten their crosses from the President. and they will continue to come until Memorial Day.
 Under the auspices of the Owen Kenan McI.emore Chapter of the T.. D. c. Gen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

forbids. For the dog which has strayed Iron home and is taken to the 'sheiter'' there srs just forty-eixht hours. and no more, in wh'cf he may hope to see his master. Think what a period of suspense-if the animal knew!
 In the parks children and dogs are taken out for outings together. equals before the nurse maid. In fact. in other instances. too. the child and the dog are placed on. equal foot Ing; for example. in apartments were "dcgs and children arc not allowed" In the great city where there Is no longer ground space to spare the roofs of buildings become back yards; and the manager of one of the tall Nov York hotels has put the roof of his building C a unique use It is the backyard in which he keeps his dogs. for he has very fne kennel of English bull dogs. The entire roof is their romping place. and in one corner Is q ltth brick building which is the kennel and whfci contains on both sides several tiers of stall for the dogs. But queerest of all Is the ds vice for giving the creatures their exercise- This Is q treadmii. the movable floor heins placed on an angle. so that when the dog l. not moving he will slip backward out or -ths mill. This exercise has developed fine muscles on the backs of the fierce looking brutes and it serves as a substitute for country rampies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
GROWING HARDSHIPs
 OF CITY DOG
More Than 25,OOo of the Poor Crea- lures are Slaughtered Every
 Year in New York.

Leslie's Weekly.
 The transent dog in the big city has q pre- carious existence. His being in big hotel is made q secret as though his presence wer, a disgrace He is given over 10 the porter and even the doubtful care which the pet then receives costs it's master about 5n cents a day. The porter usually takes the unfortunate anil nal 10 the dark basement and ties him there As long as Ire master is a guest of the house the dog is fed, but he is given no freedom But the lot of the transient dog is much bet ter than that of the unfortunate permanent resident who has lost his home. The number Of homeless dogs put to death each year in New York is astonishing Last year the So- ciety for the Prevention of Cruelty 10 Ami mals. to which the city shifted the responsbi- ity Of tho regulation of the dog question, de- stroyed 25.000 dogs in the Shelter" which is the name given to what is usually known as the dog pound" But that number is small when compared with the destruction of cats In 1901 5ooo New York cats met a humane death. This killing of stray dogs and cats is performed in the most scientific manner. It ls a death which is practically painless. The dogs and cats are nsphyxated by gas. Tn the shelter is a long air-tight tank. The un- fortunate dog-tramps and foundlings pnt into this tank The doors shut and large volume of gas Is turned on. The first effect is drowsiness. There is no choking. many sup pose. And after the drowslness. with which there is a peculiar dullness In the head comes sleep. and after sleep death. The same pro- cese is followed in killing cats.
 The dog-sheiter is, also. a sort of placing.out bureau for homeless canines When one Is starting for a long journey. for some other reason thinks it necessary to give up his dog. the animal may be taken to the shell ter. and Will be kept there and exhibited to any one who calls and wishes to adopt pet. But should an inquiry fall to come within the allotted time the death warrant is sealed and into the tank goes the dog. But the poor crea- hap,e or who fa captured and taken to the shelter in one Of the society's wagons Is absolutely without hope. IT" has only forty-eight hours to live. If one who calls at the shelter should take a fancy to such one and wish Co adopt him. the thing could not be done; the law of the city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Mrs. Jno. P. Hickman. Recording Sec retary of the T.. D. C.. writes that thir- teen Chapters of the Alabama Division have failed to send her a list of their officers to appear in the Minutes of the Convention recently held at New Orleans These thirteen are: Cradle of the Con- federacy. Mobile, Tuscaloosa. Huntsville Athens, Troy. Decatur. Creenville Talladega, Verbena, Lafayette and Scale Mrs. Hickman sent a personal commu- nication to each Chapter. in December, requesting all of these rosters to be sent before January 18th. It will be remem- bered a copy of her letter appeared fin these columns. If the Chapters above mentioned have not complied with the Secretary's request. they will please do so at once: it is possible that they may yet reach her before the minutes go to press.
 All Chapters who desire to have these minutes of the New Orleans Convention will please send 9 cents to Mrs. jno. r. Hickman. 31 Chamber of Commerce Build ing, Nashville. Tenn. to prepay the ex- press charges. Let us hope that each Chapter in the Alabama Division will send tho necessary amount and have the minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
The Poison Vine.

saw through stained old window pane Outside the murky atmosphere The clouds hung dark with tits or ram OCT field and forest everywhere A garden lay before me near.
 With here and there plant or green. And splotches brown of dead leaves where The winters blight of frost had been. It rained, but then, I saw beyond
 Outlined, a giant forest pine. Amid the storm. with shapeiy frond And hand uplifting poison vine Here Is a lesson thought I then.
 One of the best kind Nature slows. To the observant 'mong all men.
 Shield and protect from storm. your
 foes. w. E. HOktNE. January, 1905.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

The largest goat ranch in the world is owred by Charles s. Onderdonck. Of Lamy. N. NJ. He has 20,O00 goats. and they have 2s,G0o acres in which to roam
 In 1890 the United States had IOG but ton factories; in 1900. 239 with q capital Of N.sl0060. using annually material worth r. .s90O. turning out product worth g, ,695 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Under the auspices of the Owen Kenan McI.emore Chapter of the T.. D. c. Gen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Mrs. A. L. Dowdell, President, Editor
 in-Chief. Mrs. J. Asa Rountree. Birmingham. Chap Mrs. Harvey E Jones. Historian. His
 torical Editor. Our Fallen Heroes: '.The manner Of their death was the crowning glory Of their lives. .'-Jefferson Davis. DIRECTORY. Prcsidcr.--Mis. A. h. powden. Op.'ika. Honorary President-Mrs. ssiiie C. Jones' Camden. First Wee Pr ,sident--Mrs. Rose Garland Lewis Birmingham. Second Vice Presidcnt-Mrs. c. W. ray Tor. Demopolis. Recording scctetary-Mrs. B. B. Ross. Auburn. Corresponding secretary-Mrs. W, Will Treasurer-Mri J. N. Thompson. Tus- cun.bia. Historian.Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. Spring Res.strar--Miss E,ma Holland. Scale.
 CHAIRMEN OF COMMITTEES. Historical Comhlittee-Miss M. E. Bullock. Eufaula. Monumental commi.tce-Mrs. l.. G. Daw- son, Montgomery. Children of the Confederacy-Mrs. F. Wood, Troy. Chapter Extension Committee-Mrs F. H. EImort, Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01
United Dou&hterr
 Of 1he COnfederAcy.

i. The effort to accomplish as far al possible the declared historical objects of our several organizations; and partic-
 ularly
 2. The encoura cement of a more gen.
 eral and serious study in the home and
 school of the history of the great contest
 between the South and the North, with
 it's antecedcnt causes.
 3. The encouragement of the preserva-
 ton of all the facts, events and incidents
 of the war.
 {. The correction Of errors in published
 works. and especially school books. by
 whomsoever printed or promulgated. 5. The stimulation. through the study
 of the history of the war. broader and
 more intelligent patriotism. and more
 intense devotion to the rights. history and
 traditions of the State of Alabama.
 G. The encouragement of all legitimate
 means looking to the accomplishment of the above ends. as the support of our
 newly established State Department of Archives and History.
 On March 1. 1902. the Joint Committed issued its first circular letter appeahns to the different organizations of which it is formed. to assist !n the work. The Directors of the various Chapters of the l.. D. C. were asked to report to the Chairman of this Committed, at once. the titles of all histories taught in the schools of their communities. Two-thirds Of the Directors ignored this request of the
 Committee. Does not this show deplor- able indifference to ono of the most im- portant objects of this Association? The need of greater interest In Southern history can rot he over-estmated. His tor;cal literature has been sadly neg.
 ccted in Alabama. It has been often said that the South has been most prominent In making history: most negligent in writing her heroic deeds. In no State has this been more noticeable than in Ala bama. A great step was taken In stim. ulating historical interest when the last General Assembly of the State created the Department of Archives and History: bu. neither the State nor the Historical Committee can reach the children oi Alabama: that work must be done by the mothers and the teachers; that is by the Daughters of the Confectionery of
 the Alabama Division, to whom now your
 Committee appeals. asking that each oi you exert your influence and strive tc
 gent patriotism and a more intense de. votion' to the history and traditions of the State of Alabama.
 The Committee have fully investigated all the histories of tho United States used
 in the schools of Alabama. and at a
 meeting on May 1th, the Joint Commit | tee determined to recommend as books that can be safely used in Aabams schools the following: "A School History | of the Tinted States by Dr. J. Wm Jones: and the New School History oi the United States" by Mrs. Susan Pen dleton Lee. The Committee desires to say that later a free statement will bs promulgated by the Joint Committee ir which will he shown the defects of the histories examined. with full review oi the work undertaken and accomplished | by the Committee.
 Respectfully submitted. Eliza M. Bullock. Chairman. Mrs. T. L. Kennedy, Mrs. Vim. Gayle. Committee. May
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

A Sacred City. And here is still the curious fascinating life of a city that is a sacred city, in less
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-01

Three Chicago clergymen have headed q movement to secure tho church attend ance of labor.ng people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-03
CONSUMPTION OF SUGAR
In the Last Fiscal Year OUer $780,
900 Tons We're Used Here.
TrRoM rHE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]

Washington. Aug. 1.-The importation Of sugar
during the fiscal year just ended exceeded all pre-
vous records the total importation including that
from Porto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands.
amounting to 5217.077034 pounds. While exceeding
in amount the record Of importation of ali pre-
vous years, the value also exceeded all former
years with the exception Of 1891 1888 and 1894 and.
according to the figures compiled by the Bureau
OF Statistics. never before has the total impcrta-
ton of sugar exceeded 50oo.0oo0O0 pounds.
The largest Importation in any earlier year was
that Of 1887 when the total 4918 95 732 pounds
Adding TO the enormous importation of 1903 10000
COO pounds as the domestic production. would give
total sugar supply Of 5,S170o0o00 pounds for the
year. sufficient TO furnish average Of sew
enty-two pounds for each individual in the United
States. estimating the present population at
50 100000
The record Of sugar importations for the year
differs materially in certain aspects from that Of
earlier years. The total Importation Of beet sugar
during the year was only 100000 pounds, against
5 10000 in the fiscal year 1902 COS 900 in the
fiscal year 1901 Cane sugar OF course com posed
the remainder. and the cane sugar importations
of the fiscal year, exclusive Of that brought from
Porto Rico and the Hawaiian Islands, amounted TO
900 pounds against 1855 600 in the fiscal
year 1892 and 1850 coo eco 1901 From Porto Rico
the total sugar brought into the United States
amounted to 22sI43508 pounds, valued ct S7466,579
and from the Hawaiian Islands. 774S25,420 pounds
valued at S5No6S4 Thus the total quantity of
sugar supplied by Porto Rico and the Hawaiian
Islands amounted 70 billion pounds or about
one-hfth of the total brought pto the country, its
value being nearly S33 100000
Another marked characteristic Of the years pro-
ducon Of sugar is the fact that the price Of sugar
brought from foreign countries has averaged lower
than in any preceding year The official statements
of the Bureau of Statistics have for many years
shown the average cost per pound in foreign
country Of the sugar imported This average cost
was in 1872 and 1873 over I'VE cents pounq. From
and a fraction cents pound. until 1883. When the
cost first fell below four cents. being IN 1884 SO
cents pound From that date forward II ranged
downward in some years falling below three cents
q ro1nd the figure for 1894 being % cents.
BY 1901 the movement was still slowly downwar9
tbn' average rate for 1901 being 2S cents a pound
n-t,le IN 1902 the average cost was LIZ cents a
nound and in the fiscal year Just ended the average
rCet n, the country Of production Of the sugar I'M
ported from foreign countries was ii cents
bound which is lower than IN any preceding year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-03
PHILIPPINE COMMERCE.
Combined Figures for Exports and
Imports Break Records.
IFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU. ]

Washington. Aug. 2-The Insular Bureau Of
the War Department has just completed its sta
tistics Of Philippine commerce for the nine
months ending with March, and finds that the
total commerce for that period aggregated $46.-
,4S5. against $42, 800 30S for the same
period in the previous year. These figures do
not include gold silver or government sup
plies. The import figures indicate that there
has been no material change in the volume of
this class of trade as compared with the pre-
vious year the gain shown by the amounts
just mentioned being confined exclusively to an
increase in exports principally hemp and copra,
both Of which products will doubtless be shipped
in large quantities for some time to come.
The prospects for greater expectations of
sugar and tobacco especially the latter, are
good. Hemp, which comprises about two-thirds
Of the outgoing trade continues to be the lead
ing export to the United States nearly SIS. 500,-
600 Of the S14. 730635 worth shipped in nine
months coming direct to this country though
there are occasional shipments Of sugar and
several hundred thousand dollars worth Of
hemp the United States sells to the ISL
ands than II purchases from them, marked i'm
proVement being shown in certain lines, such
-four canned salmon, cotton goods. machin-
cry. boots and shoes. meat products and paper.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-03
IMPROVEMENTS AT FORT MONROE.
The War Department Pushing Them Rapidly
Will Be Impregnable.
rRY TELEGRAPH 70 THE TRIBUNE.


Fort Monroe. Va. Aug 2-The improvement of
Fort Monroe is being prosecuted rapidly by the
Var Department. One hundred new mines have
been received. The anchors for them have been
here since the spanish-Auertcan War. and. all
the electrical apparatus used is still IN place. army
officers say that the submarine defences could be
made available within a few days The facilities
for mining the channel through which an enemy
would have pass 20 attack the fort are vastly
superior to what they in 1893
The le-inch disappearing rifles are being disrnount-
I'd in several Of the batteries TO give place TO more
modern armament. The unsatisfactory disappear
ing guns VIII be replaced by heavier guns Of much
greater power The picturesque water battery IS
being demolished 70 make way for separate con-
crete empla cements, with rapid FIRE guns. When
This work is finished Fort Monroe will be the
most efficient fertilization we have. Army officers
say that IL viii be inpreguable.
There viii be no further arrivals Of German war
ships in these waters for some time The GazeIle
has gone 70 Halifax, instead OF coming 10 Newport
News for her repairs this tine. There has scarce
lv been a month in the last three years when q
German warship has not been at Newport News for
repairs Naval officers say that this is remarkable
view OF the small German squadron fn &
hemisphere. but they. nevertheless regard IN as a
compliment TO American shipyards.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-03
OPPOSE KLINE's RETIREMENT.
Spanish War Veterans Say the Colonel Is a
Gentleman and a Patriot.

The Spanish War Veterans OF the Gloucester
Naval Command passed resolutions at meeting
in the Borough Hail. Brooklyn. Saturday even
ing, protesting against the retirement OF Colonel
Adolph L. Kline commanding the 18th Regiment,
" G. y. I. The colonel is also the senior vice
commander Of the Spanish War Veterans OF the
State of New-York The organization OF veterans
of which he is a member is named the A L. Kline
Command.
The resolutions say that Colonel Kline during his
twenty-five years service a soldier has always
faithfully and 9Dnscientious!y discharged his mill
tarv duties both a private and colonel
commanding his regiment. and at all times mas
proved himself a gentleman, soldier and patriot.
The command. composed of veteran soldiers and
sailors. most emphatiCally protests against any
act toward a forced retirement from the National
Guard OF the State of worthy and efficient an
officer"
A COPY of the resolutions will be sent TO Governor
OdeI and Major General Roe, commanding the Ma
tionaI Guard OF the State.