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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

Labor Commissioner to Make
Exhaustive Report.
GOVERNOR AT HIS OFFICE
Returns for Work After Delightful Trip
% Alabama-Makes Two Important
Appointments. Acting Under
New Law in One Instance.

The two textures OF the report OF the
Commissioner OF Labor, Mr.. James B.
Doherty. for the present year, will be an
tho State and the condition OF the build
Ing trades.
Mr.. Dol.erty was in his office yeeter-
day for the first time in several days,
having been kept ut home on account of
sickness.
Ho said he had already made contracts
with two gentlemen who arc experts In
the matter OF minerals to make a. thor
ough geological survey Of the State and
TO submit their reports in time for the
next issue Of the annual report Of the
commissioner. Every mineral to be found
In the State Is to be included, the extent
to which 1t Is mined and It's relative
purity. This lraes not been done in many
years. IL ever completely. and the data
Will be OF much value to the State.
Tho treatment Of the building trades
will be most exhaustive also. He VIII
begin With the saw mills and the stone
qlIat'ries. how many OF each and how
many employed in each in the State,
how many building contractors and car
penters and how many men each en-
pl0ys ana IN tnlS way ne VIII Dc aDle
to ascertain tho number OF men in the
building trades and to what extent build
ing Is going on In tho State. Mr.. Doherty
IS much depressed and discouraged that
his report for last year Is not yet out.
though the printers have had the copy
slnce the Goth OF last october.
Governor Montague returned Sunday
night from delightful trip to Montgom-
cry and Sheffield. Ala. He addressed
the Alabama Legislature and school SUI
perintendents on the subject OF popular
education on last Thursday night In
Montgomery and from there went to
Sheffield to visit relatives. He was In
ais office until o'clock 2. NJ. yester-
day catching up with his correspond
ence. This devolved upon himself and
Mr.. Bigger, MS Secretary Richie IS In
West Virginia. He will return tonight.
Phe Governor yesterday appointed Mr..
George I. Mankin, Falls Church. O. mem
Der of the State Board OF Pharmacy
for five years, beginning March LIST next.
Ills Exccllency has designated Hon. T.
X. e. Might. OF the Ninth judicial
Circuit. to sit at tho special term OF
tho Circuit Court OF Culpeper for Hon.
y. a. Grimsley. OF that court. He acted
!. for the first time under the new law.
DR.. Southall, Superintendent OF Public
INSTRUCTION, Is Mt his home in Amelia
fGtcretnry Brent had conference with
the Governor yesterday In regard to
school matters.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Five Pardons by Aycock.
fsnoc,,, +o Tho TImos.DIspntch I,

Especial to Tho Tlmes.Dispatch.)
RALEIGH, NJ c., February 2.-Govor-
nor Aycock granted flva pardons to-day.
Notable ones are to Charles IIarrel. Ber-
tie county, serving five years; Charles
Graham, Pennsylvania county. serving
five years Others are serving terms on
county chain-gangs
Six negroes were among the forty
seven applicants to practice law exams
ined to-day before the Supreme Court,
This is the largest number of colored ap-
pllcants ever before the court at one
tlme,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
LOVE MusIoq

If you love music you should go to the
Opening Of tho Elite Studio, at No,
aO7 East Broad Street, on Wednesday,
February Attn. Thilow's orchestra viii
furnish tho music on this occasion. and
you Will undoubtedly enjoy the treat.
From, 10 A. M. to 9 p, n.
The Ellto Studio Is furnished In rare
taste and beauty, and will be q perma-
nsnt institution Of Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Home for Aged Negroes.

WASHINGTON. D. c.. February a.
Senator Nelson to-day offered an amend
E,ent to the sundry civil appropriation
bill. approprlating 100000 for home for
aged colored people. to be built In WASH
ngton.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Federal Court at Wilmington.

-. ISHeCil! to Tho Times. DispatchD 80 1---
WILMINGTON, N. c., February a.
Federal Court for Eastern North Caro-
lima convened here to-day. Judge Thomas
r, Purnell. Of Raleigh, presiding. Only
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
Fine Tobacco Season.
Especial to The Tlmes.plsp.tch, ,

Especial to The Times plspatch,) M
OVERLY. VA, February 2,-lTarmers
are making use OF the fine tobacco sea.
son and are getting tho weed ready fol
market as fast as possible, A great dea,
OF the crop In this section has been sold,
hut some OF tho largest growers still havt
scme on hand.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

PORT EADs. TLA.-The steamer
Ashanti tIsr) Eorston. New Orleans FOL
Bremen. before reported aground o,,s,
side the west jetty. has roated and pro,
ceeded on her voyage,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
WARM WORDS
IN SENATE
Usual Tits That Accompany
Discussion Of Army Affairs.
TO PROVIDE FOR MILITIA
Amendment Approprlatlng 100000
to Equip State Troops Was lncorpo-
rated in Measure-New Agrl-
cultural Building.
TO PROVIDE FOR MILITIA
(By Associated Press.)

WAsFI1NGTc n. D. g., Feb. 2.-The
Senate to-day had the army appropria-
ton bill under consideration It was
about to DO passed, when Nlr. Pettus' OF
Alabama, requested that It go over until
tomorrow to permit some amendments
to bs offered, During the reading OF
the bill, Mr.. Hale and Mr.. Cockreh got
into a discussion over the general STAFF
provision, the former contendins that 1t
was general legislation, and had no place
in The bill Mr.. Cockrell insisted other
wise.
Mr.. Quay, during the discussion, inter-
fected the remark that the provision was
properly In the BILL
Mr., Berry criticised as remarkable
defense made several days ago by Mr..
Proctor, Of Vermont, OF Captain Brom-
nell, said to have been connected with
tho death OF Father Augustin In the Phl-
ippines. Captain Bromnell, Mr.. Berry
said, had admitted giving the water cure
to Father Augustin, and yet tho autopsy
is said to have shown that he died Of
fatty degeneration OF the heart Father
Augustin, he declared, had been MUIR
dered and yet Captain Bromnell was to
be held UP as the highest specimen of
the American soldier, or American Of
| 1cer.
REsENTs THE IMPLICATION.
Replying. Mr.. Proctor with some en-
phasis said: THE Senator from YER
mont defended Captain Brornnell and con-
tinues to do so. and resents the impli-
cation of tho Senator from Arkansas
| that he was guilty Of murder"
Captain Bromnell he said, was in a
situation where he had to defend his men
| against treachery, In which Eater Au-
gustln was the prime mover.
Mr.. Berry answering Mr.. Proctor, said
that If Mr.. Proctor approved of Captain
Bromneyy's conduct, that was question
for him to decide. AS to his saying he
'"'resents,' he said ''r do not know in
what way he purposes to resent"
Mr.. Proctor made no reply
An amendment by Mr.. Bacon was
agreed to, appropriating s., 100000 to sup
ply and equip the organized militia OF the
several States in accordance with the
militia bill recently passed.
The statehood bill was up for short
time. and Messrs. Bard and Quarles
spoke in opposition to it. After brief
executive session, the Senate adjourned
until tomorrow. out Of respect to tho
memory Of the late Representative Rum
pie. OF Iowa,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03
In the House.

(By Associated Press.)
WASHINGTON. Feb 2-The House to-
day passed about forty bills under sus-
pension of the rules. The most Inn
portant Of them was bill to authorize a
resumption Of the negotiate ons with Great
Britain for the preservation OF the Alas.
ka fur seals and to give the Secretary
of the Treasury authority, II q modus
yivendi is not concluded prior to the
opening Of the pelagto sealing season this
year, to extermtnate the seal herd on the
Prybilotf Islands, except 10000 females
and 10000 males.
The Senate bill appropr1attng 81, $50 900
for a new Department OF Agriculture
building was passed.
Among the other bills were a number
to restore to their former rank In the
army or navy, and then retire, officers
who resigned years ago.
One bill advanced BrigadIer-G General.
Merriam, retired, to the grade OF major
general on the retired list.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-02-03

Or. Southall Superintendent OF Public
instruction Is Mt his home in Amelia.
Secretary Brent had a conference with
the Governor yesterday in regard to
school matters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
CROPS OE ALABAMA
DECREASE IN THE ACREAGE
 OF COTTON.
Commissioner of Agriculture Poole Gives Out an Interesting State ment-More Alfalfa is
 Being Grown.

Reports received from the sixty-seven counties of Alabama show a reduction in acreage of cotton and good condition of corn.
 In statement issued yesterday by the State Department of Agriculture and In- dustries Commissioner R. R. Poole says:
 Our reports show a decrease in acre age of cotton from last year of per cent.
 Owing to cold and late spring cotton seed germinated badly and died after the seed came up. Consequently there is much replanting and in many localities there was a great scarcity of seed.
 "On account of the heavy rain of two weeks ago the land was badly washed and packed. The cotton plant is from three to four weeks late. The condition of the cotton plant has demonstrated that farmers in the future will have to pay more attention to the selection of seed.
 There is an increase in corn acreage of per cent and the plant looks fairly good.
 Fall oats are fine but spring sowing is only moderate.
 Much attention is being paid this year to grasses and forage crops, particular ly the sowing of alfalfa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
MRS. J. c. LEE, OF MONTGOMERY.

Mrs. J. c. Lee, who was elected Vice President for Alabama of the Confederat- ed Memorial Associations, at it's recent session in New Orleans, is well known in Montgomery for her unselfsh patriot ism which for thirty-five years has made her devoted to the noble work of her or ganization. Since 1868, the year of her arrival in Montgomery to make it her residence. she has been a devoted, loyal and earnest worker in the Ladies' Me morial Association of tnls city.
 Mrs. Lee is a native of Abbeville Dis trict. S. C., and is descended from the dis tinguished families of Lomax, Tennent and Middleton so that by inheritance, as- sociation and education she is grounded in all the principles and traditions of Southern life and thought She is a niece of the late lamented Gen. Tennent Lo- max, who fell, early in the war. at Seven Pines.
 At the outbreak of the war, Mrs. Lee and her husband resided In Louisville, Lafayette County Ark. The county was filled with many wealthy planters, and the sentiment was largely on the side of the North. When Lincoln's proclamation was issued, there were only five men in the town who stood up for Southern prin- ciples and secession. The leaders of the Union Party straightway made a large national flag and flung its colors to the breeze. On seeing this. the small but de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
FREE AFTER 20 YEARS
GOVERNOR PARDoNS SUMTER
 COUNTY NEGRO.
Henry Rogers Gets His Liberty fo, Good Conduct-Tnree Paroles
 Were Also Issued to
 Convicts.

For Henry Rogers. 8 prisoner who has passed twenty year of his life in the Alabama penitentiary, Governor Jelks yes- terday opened the prison doors.
 Rogers whose sentence was twenty years for murder, was pardoned to allow him to return to his old home in Sumter County to pick up the broken thread of his life.
 The State Board of Convict Inspectors was instrumental in the pardon of Rogers. He has been good and docile prisoner during his many years in the peniten- tiary. There Is only one stain on his record as A prisoner and that he put there many years ago. He has served the State well as a prisoner. This fact and his long term of service induced the Board of Convict Inspectors to urge the Governor to release the aged prisoner
 The Convict Inspectors unanimously endorsed his petition for clemency. This action of the Convict Board was in itself most unusual A unanimous recommen-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

termined band of Southern sympathiz- CTS appealed to their wives to make a Southern flag! Mrs. Lee at once took the lead. She was assisted in making the flag by Mrs. Welborn, who also at the present time resides in Montgomery. and Mrs. Marshall of Camden, Ark. The flag was made, and who can tell what daunt- less love and woman's courage was stitched into every seam. The coat of arms of Arkansas decorated one side, and the words, States Rights Forever the other. Ths was the first flag raised in Arkansas In opposition to the Union. Mrs. Lee tells with enthusiasm how she and her friends cut up their fine and expensive silk gowns to make that ban ner All during the war Mrs. Lee kept her home open to the soldiers and it be- came a hospital from which no one was ever turned away. Her husband, a tal- ented physician, with the same daunt- less patriotism which characterized his wife, gave his entire time and his private hospital for the use of the soldiers, and without one cent remuneration. Mrs. Lee sewed for the soldiers, nursed them and her splendid courage and tender min istrations did more than can be measured now in mere words.
 The friends of Mrs. Lee are delighted at her promotion, and Alabama is to be congratulated on her selection to repre- sent the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

dation from the Convict Board is faid to be almost unprecedented.
 The State Board of Pardons furthered Rogerss petition with it's endors nent.
 In acting upon these recommendat tic us and in granting the pardon the Governor drew attention to the fact that Rogers had been iu the penitentiary since August ?, 1883, having served a time about equal to sentence of thirty-tive years. The Governor said in his endorsement that a year or two after his conviction the prisoner gay, the authorities some trouble, but afterwards became an humble and an faithful laborer.
 The yeors of suffering" th2 Governors endorsement reads, have perhaps made him a better man. Let pardon issue. Let him be permitted to md the few years left him in freedom and peace."
 James Bradford of St, Clair County was given parole. Bradford is from St Clair County He was convicted there of perjury in 1902 and sentenced to two years Imprisonment.
 The parole s thus endorsed by the Governor. On the advice of tho sOlici- tor. a large number of citizens, the Board ef Pardons, who agree that the punish ment has ben sufficient, let parol" issue"
 To Dan Jackson, d Mobile County con vict whose health is so bad that his death is probable, q parole was granted Jackson was serving d two years sen t,nce for burT,ary.
 "On acuunt of this mans despe ate pAv- sical condition, said the Governor in grlntiug lt, jet parole issue dependent upon his future good conduct
 Heniy Jahr5on of Jefferson County was given q parole Johnson was found to he technically guilty of burglary, He was sentenced tp three ysl's inNris 'n- ment of which he had served one In granting the parole the Governor drew attention tA th, fact that the prisoner was mere boy when he crime was com mittrd ard tNtt the evid nee showed that he was only technically guilty of bur gltry
 Johnson broke open a house. but he ste, nothin@ Thc man whose house was broke open endorsed the petition for par,.ou as di,i the solicitor and many good citizens, The parole was recommended by the Board of Pardons,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
EDUCATIONAL.
RITE oa PHONE FOR oAYALoovR
Notice to Teachers.

The annual examination of applicants fer DO. s.tions teachers in the Montgomery Public Schools will be held in the High School Build ing, Montgomery. Ala. June 9th. 10th and l Ith. cos For information in regard to va cancies. salaries. etc. address the Superin- iendent of Schools.
 By order O. the Board of Education.
 CHARLES L. FLOYD tu-thu-su Superintendent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
PRETTY SHOW wINDoWs.
Display Made at The Fair By New
 Decorator.

Throngs of persons on Court Square stopped last night to gaze at the show windows of the Montgomery Fair and were visibly impressed by the artistic decorations and display. tn" work Of C.. c. Boutwell,. a native Aiabamian who Is recent acquisition to the Fair.
 There are eight divisions in the Fair show windows. each filled with the goods of each department and displayed m T style which reminds one of the business thoroughflras of the Metropolis. Laces dimnities. ribbons, glassware and furnish ings arc exhibited in the different divis- ions with combined Illuminating eff ect.
 Harry Danz.ser, general suparirJ n1ent and the Fair are fortunate in securing the services of Mir. Boutwell, who is an adept p artistic decoration.
 NThe display in the windows of the Fair ahe in accord with the importance of the ask kablishment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Tuesday morning the two prisoners in Jail removed the bar from over the ven ulator and let themselves down to the lower floor by means of rope. The alarm was raised and one of the escapes was soon recaptured. The other one, AL len Austin, charged with mayhem and carrying concealed weapons, went into a swamp and is still at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ Scientist ha,a. its regular Sunday morning services at 1i o'clock. Wednesday night testimonial meeting at 7:3O. Sunday school at s:So a. m. Reading room 16 1-2 South Perry Street, open daily from 10 a. m, to D. m. All are invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

The following marriages which will take place next Tuesday and Wednesday respectively, will be of interest to the many friends of the contracting parties Sterling Harris to Miss Alice Stratford at oswichee and Farley Ingram of Dothan to Miss Kathleen DeLacy of Hatchechub- bee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
For Soldiers Home.

Memorial logs for the Soldiers Home for the week ending yesterday were as follows:
 356. Lawrence Lewis, by his brothers E. M.. Oscar S. Parnell and Lawrence (. Lewis.
 contribution for the Soldiers Home for the week came from Terry Richard son of Montgomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
Eilenberg Studio of Music.

MT. and Mrs. Eilenberg will resmnc teaching Sept. 1st, 1903, at IA s Perry St. Applications for lessons during coming season should be addressed to Roht. E. Eilenberg. Huntcrdon Co.,, New Jersey
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
METHODIST.

Court Street Methodist Church. Church and Lee Streets, Rev.~J.sA. Rice, D. D., Pastor, residence, 4l3 Church Street; tele- phone 439-Sunday: 9:S0 a. m.,, Sunday School: Il a. m. and 8 D. m, preaching by the pastor: 4 D. m., Junior Ep-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Mcqueen. Rector-T. Gardner Foster and Joseph B. Jones. W.rdens-Services 7:3O a. m., Holy Communion; Il a. m :, morning prayer and sermon; 3:3J p. m., ounuay School,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Heron Street and Fourth Avenue, West End, one block from car line. Sunday School at 3:30 D. m.. Rev. Charles Hodge, priest in charge. Evening prayer and sermon Sunday at 7:30 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

The crop outlook In Russell County up to this time is worse than for several years. Farmers in all sections report poor stands and scarcity of seed Labor Is hard to get.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
CHURCH OF CHRIST

The Church of Christ, corner of Church School Il a. m. worship and 11:30 a. m and 7:SO ?, m, preaching by Dr. David Adams of Pine Apple, SSest End Sunday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Quite number of young people whe have been away at college returned this week for summer vacation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

The Wadswor:h Hotel has changed hands. J. l.. Ferguson selling to Mrs Amanda Steele. Mrs. Steele has had long experience as hotel keper, and will no doubt keep first class hotel in every respect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
FOLEYSf1ONE ONEYAnbTAR
TWO BREAK JAr.
One, of Escapes From Scale Bastile is
 Recaptured.

Scale May SO.-(Special )-Children' Day exercises will be held at the Meth odist Church here tomorrow morning. An interesting program has been arranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

w, W. Lavender has returned from Troy. where he has been this week ta at tend a meeting of the Board of Directors of Troy Normal College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Hon. J. F Thompson has returned to Centerville. He delivered the alumni ora ton at commencement of Howard Col lege this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
CoLoRED CHURCHs

First Congregational Church-Sundav School, 9:S0 a. m., Edith W. Garrott c. E., p: m. Preaching 7:30 p. m. J, F. Sims. B. D., pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
CETERVILLE NEWS.

CentervIlle, May 30.-tSpecial)-F CTS in this vicinity are needing rain very much. as the crops are d month late.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Old ship.'A. M. E. Zion Church Ho,. comb Street-Rev. c. H. Smith, D. D., pastor Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:N D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
Hilliard Chapel. A. M. D. Zson ch,rcb =

Hilliard Chapel. A. M. E. Zton Church. Rev G. w. Maize, D. D., pastor Sunday school at 9'30 a. m; preaching at 80 a. m; V. C.. D. Society at D. m; Lords Supper every first Sunday; Glass meeting every Tuesday night at 7:30: Prayer meeting every Thursday night at 7:30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Chapel of the Annunciation, Iiighlan, Park.-Sunday school at 3:30 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church-Preach- ing at Il a. m. and 8 p. m. by Rev. w. ". Colley. Sunday School 9:3O a. m. B. Y. P. U. 5 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

pastor.-Sunday. First Mass 2 q. m.
 Set ond MasT at 10:3o 8. m.; rosary ana beneciction 1t { ?. m. sA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
BAPTIST.

Firs. Baptist Church. Rev. c. A. St. ke- lv. - l.. pastor; residence g Wilkinlon Street; telephone 37s.-Preaching Il a. m by Rev. R. r. Tredway and D. m. by Rev. C. B. McDaniel. Sunday School at 9.3O a. m, NJ, Cody. SupermJendenI. Bapl list Young Peoples Union Sunday even- ing at 6:SO o'clock. Prayer meeting Wed nesday evening at 7:30 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Pollard Street A. M. E. z. Church. Rev. L. D. Workman, pastor Preach ing at Il a. m. and 7:30 D. m. Class meet ing Monday and Friday nights. Sunday School at a. h., G. w. Williugton. Sue perintendent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31
ssSss. .S'.
 CHURCH DIRECTORY.
sssss.ss s=s.'s:. .
EPISCOPAL.

EPISCOPAL.
 St Johns Church. Madison Avenue Rev. Edward Ellerbes sCoDbs, Rector. The .oiy Son,nunion at s:5u a. m.. Sunday School, 9:S0 a. m. Morning prayer and sermon Il d. m; evening prayer, p. m. Class in church history and meeting of teacners of sunday Scnooi Tn ciass room every Friday at Z:s0 p. m. Evening pray CT friday, D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Walter M. Crawford. pastor; residence $ Clayton Park. Services today: Sunday School at 9:30 a. m., w. P. Nickols, Su- perintendent. Preaching at Il a. m. Hall of Y. M. c. A. by the pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Presbyterian Church-E. H, Chamnlev pastor, corner Stone Street and CIeyeland Avenue-Preaching at S:3O D. m. and ' D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

PRICES.-our prices are just right to make it wise to do your business with us. Crescent Grocery,
 Slew York Rams, lac 10.
 Phone 523. 9 Monroe St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

Central Presbyterian Church, corner Washington and Lawrence Streets, one block south of the postoffice-Rev. Neal L.. Anderson. pastor. Residence S06 Washington Street; telephone 294 Sab- bath School at 9:30 a. m., A. w. LeBron, Superintendent. Preaching at Il a. m and D. m. Endeavor Society meets at GAS D. m Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

FLoUR.-We want to say without fear of contradiction, that Crescent Patent is on top for quality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-31

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