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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
YOUNG MEMS READING ROOM
w. r. G. U. Preparing To En-
tend Its Work for Boys.

Acting on the advice of the board OF
managers. the ladies of the w. G. T.
u. have decided 10 broaden the scope
OF their work on behalf of the boys and
young men Of he city, at whose dis
posal last year they placed q reading
roor,. II is believed by them that work
OF the kind could best be conducted by
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
PREPARING FOR 1904 SESSION.

l.. r. Stinsonl grand keeper of re-
cords and seals of the grand lodge Of
Knights Of Pythlas of Oregon, passed
through the city yesterday on his way
to Seaside. Mr. Stinson is making q
preliminary survey Of the grounds fol-
the grand lodge meeting to be held in
Seaside next summer. Grand Chancel-
lor Commander Emil waldman has
asked Herman Wise to see that next
years meeting at Seaside is success.
A petition is now in circulation for the
organization Of lodge at Hammond.
It is expected that one with IS to 40
members will be organized there soon.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
ATTENTION. kNGHTsl

You are requested to assemble at the
johnson family residence, near George
4 Barker's cannery, at o'clock tomor-
row tMonday) afternoon, for the pur-
pose of attending the funeral Of ouI
late brother. Otto Johnson.
GEORGE T. GOoDALE, c. G.
Attest: d. r. ,BLOUNT,
K. of r. and S.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
", 0. ". NOTICE,

All members of Climax Camp. w. o.
W., are requested to attend the funeral
Of our late neighbor. Benz. q, Anstadt,
which win take place from the family
residence In East Astoria tomorrow.
(Monday) att o'clock. BY order OF
J. wooTToN,
Consul Commander
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
MARINE NOTES.

The little schooner Viking cleared yes
terday for San Francisco with 1TO,0O
feet of lumber consigned to G.. W,
Hume. Hers is the first cargo loaded
at the new Hume mill here.
The steamer Elder arrived yesterday
from SanFranclsco and left UP the river
after discharging freight for local con-
slgnees.
The steamer Elmore arrived yester-
day from Tillamook with a full cargo
of farm produce.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
DELIVERY FREE.

Call up phone 1861 and inquire about
Australian lump coal. II costs no more
delivered at your door than poor fuels.
II contains no dirt. and makes no elm
kera and but little ash. Finest and
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
FUNERAL ON MONDAY.

The funeral of b. G., Anstadt. who
died yesterday, will take place at the
Methodist church at l O'Clock p. M.
Monday. Ceremonies at the grave win
be private.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18

When you buy a roc package
of ginger, which would you
rather have; Ioc Of good gin
ger or &c Of ginger, a pinch o.
red pepper and Sc Of some fiji.
ling.
Then buy schilling's 3 Best.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
MORE MEN FOR BuoBY.

Among the passengers from califor-
mia on the steamship Elder yesterday
were so men who are to work at the
Bugby quarry.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
HER NJ AN WISE
Sole Agent for Astoria.

cheapest fuel In the city. A perfect
ateaming coal, Every customer is wen
pleased. We deliver It free.
EI.MoRE & co.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
Excess Of reductions

Excess OF reductions ..Y...... VIZ
Deputy Assessor Gardiner said yes
erday that the reductions In the roll
were made almost entirely on nontilia-
BILE lands. Reductions aggregating
S30,i57 were made ON lands that have
been logged or burnt owes Thee were
slight increases In the valuation Of city
and town lots and improvements on
them and also on household goods.
There were slight reductions on nler-
chandlse and exemptions were increas-
ed $3.50.
THE roll will stand az II Ii except
where clerical errors are found" said
Mr.. Gardiner THE changes. II any
are made will be 50 slight that there
will be no material difference In the
amount OF the roll. 7"
The roll is now being copied in the
assessors Office and the copy viii BE-
turned over to the sheriff for collection.
Should the supreme court uphold the
collection law passed az the last session
Of the legislature. collections will be
commenced about February 20, 1904.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18

Herman Ahlers q resident OF the
Push vicinity was In the city yesterday,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
(ELATERITR Is Mineral RUBBER:
xoUsMAx INTEND BUILDINal
or ana it neoossarY to REPLACE woRN-oUr ROOF
ELATERlTE ROOFING

Takes the shingles tin iron and gravel and all prepared rcOins
surfaces cutters Valleys Tempered for all
climates Reasonable in cost Sold merit Guaranteed win ask for
prices and information
THE ELATERTE ROOFING Co., Worcester Buildiag Portland
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18

The following statement shows the
amount Of the reductions In the 1903
roll and the amount OF the Increases.
Reductions ..................... s33. .s52
Increases Observation-Disclosures. 4.2z5
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1903-10-18
INCREASE IS
LARGE ONE
Tax Roll for 1908 Win Exceed
That for 1902 BY More
Than $l,4O0, 900.
FEW REDUCTIONS ARE MADE
Valuations Show q Decrease Of
About S3O, 900, Princi-
paiIy on NOntiiI-
able Lands.

THE work Of compiling the aItera-
tions made IN the 1903 tax roll by the
board Of equalization and county court
was completed yesterday. The changes
we're not material, being only about
100000, and the increase in the amount
OF taxable property al compared with
the 1902 assessment is almost 50 per
cent. Following are the assessments
for the two years,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
BOOK COMMISSIONS
THEY WILL MEET TODAY Al
 STATE CAPITOL.
Representatives of the Large Pub fishing Houses are to Be Heard on Merit ot Their
 Bids,

The second joint meeting of the Ala bama Text Book Commissions will be held today at noon at the State Capitol The gathering will be really an adjourned meeting of the Commissi ms.
 The Commissions at their meeting last month were unable to hear all the repre- sentatives of the book publishing con1- panes wfho submitted bids. for the State contract In fact none of tho represen- tatives of the big companies were heard
 It will be recalled that bids. for the furnishing of books for the various branches of study in the public schools were submitted. Some of the competing firms submitted bids for only enc branch of study and some for two and three, while number of the larger bidders ask cd for the contract for all braHches of study.
 The time for the appearance hefore the Commissions was evenly divided. For each subject bid for the bidder was given fifteen minutes of the time of the Com missions to present his claims.
 The smaller bidders were disposed of at the April meeting. At today's meeting the larger bidders will be heard from, the meeting having been called for that pur- pose.
 The Commissions, is Is thought, will hardly be able to complete their work before Saturday night. To finish even then 1t is thought the Commissions will have to hold a session tonight.
 The State Commission is composed of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
saumill Mems Case.

Macon, Ga, May H.-In the United States Court today in the case of the Georgia Saw Mill Association against the Southeastern Freight Association and the several railroads composing the same. ad- ditional affidavits were submitted by the defendant. s. F. Parrott Chairman of the Southeastern Freight Association, submitted an affidavit in which he stated that the Association performed work at a cost of $27,0OO per annum that would cost the roads not less than $25o0Oo per an mum if done by them individually. The defendants closed and the complainants will submit tomorrow rebuttal evidence, and then the argument will begin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
9 1-2 INCHES OF RAIN
A REGULAR DELJeE IN HALE
 County.
Reported That Every Bridge in Hale County Has Been Swept Away Much Damage to Other
 Property.

Greensboro, May 14-(SpeciaI)--A An liri- precedented rain fell here yesterday and last night. The Government rain gauge showed 1-2 inches of rain. Eight inches is the highest mark ever known here previously. Trees were blown down, sew CTS damaged, gardens .nj crons almost ruired, and numbers of the substantial houses in town leaked. Rain poured down chimneys. Much damage is re- ported. Every bridge in the county Is said to be swept away. Lands are badly washed and on some places crops are entirely destroyed. A washout on the Southern, about seven miles from here. prevented the arrival of the train from Selma last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
SOLDIERS OF VIRGINIA
 ARE TO VISIT MONTGOMERY
Richmond HOwitzerS and Veterans of Old Dominion En Route to New Orleans to Be Enter
 tained Here Monday.

Members of the Richmond Howitzers, onel of the oldest and most noted com mands of the National Guard of Virginia, will. visit Montgomery several hours Monday morning on their way to the New Orleans reunion. where they go to act as an honorary escort for the Confederate Veteran Camps of Virginia The Howitzers and the Veterans will be entertained during their so1ourn in Montgomery by a committee from the two local Veteran Camps. three com mands of the Alabama National Guard, and a committee from the Commercial and Industrial Association.
 The special train, composed of seven cars, which will carry the Vets and ths militiamen. two hundred in number, to New Orleans will arrive in Montgom ,ry at o'clock Monday morning. The party will be met at the depot by the Recep- ton Committee and escorted in trolley cars to the State Capitol, where they will be welcomed by the Governor and General John w. A. Sanford, who will SD .ak in behalf of the Veterans of Mont- gomery.
 After visiting the historic scenes around the State house the visitors will be taken to the rooms of the Commercial and In- dustrial Association, where light refresh- nients will be served and an informal re- ception will be held
 The Committee on Reception Is as fol- lows:
 Camp Falkner-Major s. T. Westcott, W. D. Westcott, c. L. Ruth, J. l.. Will Hams, H. c. Haynes.
 Camp Lomax-w. H. Tisdale. General John w. A. Sanford. Captain Paul San- guinetti, Judge ' hn c. Winter. Hon John G. Crommekh, Major B. M. Wash burn. Montgomery Blues-Lieutenant w. F. Weiss, J. J. Pierce, W. E. Dove, H. c. Crenshaw, l.. F. Woodruff. Montgomery Greys-Frank H. Fillmore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Mobile Society News.

inc Mobile Theatre was crowded to its fullest seating capacity tonight to witness the much-talked of tableaux wants pre- sented by prominent society girls and men of the city for the benefit of the Chapter House for Trinity Church. The names of the patronesses alone would nave ensured the same success of the undertaking comprising fifty or more of the most prominent ladies of the city. The names of the Art Committee ensured the success of the artistic side of the pro- duction and were Mrs. Will Mastin. Chairman: Mrs. Erwin Craighead, Mrs. Il. M. Hopper, Mrs. L. F. Irwin and Miss Evie Smith. MT. Bell, the young Englishman who originated the tableaux
 and to whom their success was largely due, deserves all the compliments he re- cetved. as manager. artist and moving spirit.
 The tableaux were well selected and represented Poetry, Art and Music. the subjects being chosen from poems by Tennyson, Browning. Longfellow, Kip llnG and world famous pictures. Every picture was gorgeously staged and was introduced either by song by Mir. Thom- as Halliwell or a recitation by Mrs. | Greenwood Ligon. Illustrating the subject
 Not hitch occurred in the program and thanks to floating stages, one being ar ranged. while the other was on exhibi- ton. the long waits which the public has learned to associate with amateur per formances, were done away with. An im- perfect list of the cast has been obtained but among those who took part were: Misses Sarah Bush, Amanda Moore, Helen Clarke. Venetia Danner, May Prince. Kathleen Williamson. Mary Bullock
 Agarita Merrill. Saida Billups, Viola Strauss. Gertrude Smith, Zemma Mastin, Kitty Allen, Corinne Orton. Florence GIennon. Messrs. J. B. Waterman, H. F. 1 Upton Benj. Rhett, W. c. Horn, Thomas Hallett, Planck, J. N. Harrison, Carl Holzborn. Hammond Gayfee and MT. Bell. The Drawing Cards were delightfully."-
 entertained this afternoon by Mrs. Will | liam Kirtland.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

men were opposed to being considered in the United States service for any such purpose.
 Secretary Root informed Major William- son that the Dick law did not change the status of the militiamen in respect to any service they might be called on to per- form. The duties and control of the mlli- tiamen. he said. were defined by the con- stitution and remain as they have been for more than 100 years.
 As to the suppression of instructions and disturbances by the United States government in which the army of the Uni- ted States would be necessary. of course the regular army would be employed. The Secretary did not care to surmise be- yond that point or discuss what might happen in the event the regular army was not sufficient to meet any emergency which might arise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Jr., w. W. Brame. John Turpin, Ed Bartlett. J. W. Carter.
 Montgomery Mounted Rifles-Lieutenant W. w. Walker. Lieutenant c. E. Dexter. E. M. Hastings, H. D. Long, George Thomas.
 Commercial and Industrial Association : R. P. Dexter, F. P. Chaffee, M. B.. Houghton. George B. Tyler. CA. Lanier. The Howitzers and the Veterans will leave Montgomery at noon Monday. Tn. Veterans will be under command of Adjutant General D. A. Brown and the Howitzers will be under their company commander Captain William M. Meyers. The movement of the crowds to attend the New Orleans re-uni ,n win begin Sun day and from that time until the second day of the reunion Montgomery will be crowded with wearers of the grey, en route to the general reunion. On Monday evening the North Carolina delegation will pass through here on a special train of ten cars under command of General Julian s. Carr of Durham. Ns c. The delegation from North Carolina will be very large.
 The delegation from the Eastern por- ton of South Carolina and Charleston will arrive in Montgomery on the same night. Among the veterans in this party will be the survivors of the soldiers who attacked Fort Sumter and the train will be under the command, of General Carlisle. The South Carolina delegations from Columbia and points north will have a l special train of twelve cars and will bt under command of Colonel David Card, well. The train will pass thr ,ugh Mont l gomery Tuesday.
 The Atlanta Camps will pass through Montgomery Monday night
 The Camps of the Alabama Division
 | stationed north of Montgomery will begin
 | passing through here M onday. The in dications are that the attendance from
 l Alabama will be record breaking
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Governor Jelks. Superintendent of Educa- ton I. W. Hill. President John w. Aber- crombie of the State University; Presi- dent F. M. Peterson of the Alabama Girls Industrial School and President c. c. Thach of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute. The members of the sub Com mission are Professor J. H. Phillips of Birmingham; Professor M. c. Wilson of Florence; Professor J. H. Foster of Tuscaloosa and Professor N. w. Benson of Lowndes County.
 The Commission will today receive bids on supplementary reading course. The receiving of the bids, however, is secondary in importance to the main pur. pose of the meeting to give the represen- taalves of all book companies h. airing.
 None of the bids will be opened today The bids will not be opened or the con- tracts awarded until the June meeting of the Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
DEpREcATE THE HoLD-Ur.
Citizens of Gallatin DepIore tn
 Soaring of Allgood

 Washington, May 14.-Postmaster Gen. eral Payne has received a letter from w. F. Congsr. special agent of the rural free delivery at Nashville. Tenn, who Is Investigating the intimidation of Allgood. the negro mail carrier near Gallatin. Tenn. Mir. Coneer reports an almost unanimous sentiment at Gallatin depre- eating the occurrence and general wil- lingness to clear the situation and to fix the responsibility on the guilty parties. Z. ''The people as a rule MT. Conger says, regret the affair and the conse- quent stigma on the community. Allgood has an excellent reputation among his patrons. the only objection to him being his race"
 MT. Conger says the community is an intelligent and law abiding one. His for mai report Is expected to be in by Sat- urday. Postmaster General Payne said today that the route probably would be discontinued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
PIG GOING DOWN.
Iron at New York Falls One Dollar
 A Ton in Week.

New York. May H.-The selling pres sure in the iron market and the hesita- tion of buyers to take pig iron, has re- suited in a further decline in prices ouoted in New York of 20 cents ton' says The Evening Post.
 Private advices from Philadeipnia stated that the market for pig iron IS really 50 cents lower to sell. although the quoted prices have not been changed since the last decline was recorded. The decline at New York within week, say a ton, and the selling basis at Phiia- delphia is about s1.50 ton lower than It was a week ago.
 Brokers said today that indications noint to a further slight decline before inc market gets down to basis that VIII tempt the buyers to take any consideraoie lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
DEMAND SHORTER HOURS.
Machinists Will Contend for an 8.
 Hour Day.

Milwaukee. Wis. May 14-A straight eight-hour day will be demanded on May 1, 1904 by all machinists working in con tract shops, and under the Jurisdiction of the International Associations of Ma chinists.
 The demand will not apply to railroad machinists,
 This was the recommendation contained in the report of the committee on shorter work day, which was presented to the convention today. The convention passed resolution adopted the report. Tn the matter of hours, the railroad machinists will act separately and will demand a nine-hour day.
 The question of wages was not touched upon in connection with the proposed de- mand for shorter hours. the matter be- ing left with the Executive Board for con- sideration in the future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Coal Stored Under Water.

London, May 14.-The important admi- ralty experiment of storing coal under water was commenced at Portsmouth to- day. All the naval stations report that stores of coal where exposed to the atmos- phere deteriorated, Some twenty tons of Welsh coal were submerged. enclosed in wooden cases and win be raised in year when the steam raising capacity will be tested
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
CAMP LoMAx MEETS.
Veterans Discussed New Orleans he
 union.

union.
 The last meeting of Camp Lomax be- fore the general reunion of Confederate Veterans in New Orleans was held last night in the office of Commander John B. Fuller on South Court Street.
 Little business was transacted by the Camp, the meeting being called mainly for the purpose of ascertaining the num- ber of members of the Camp who will at tend the reunion. On account of the small attendance no estimate was secured of the number of members of Camp Lomax who would meet with their comrades in New Orleans but reports made from all delegates appointed by Commander Full CT. indicated that they would be in at- tendance.
 An amendment to the bylaws of the camp, providing for change in the meth cd of drawing camp funds from the treas ury, which was adopted at the last meet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Will Extend Time.

New York. May 14.-J. P. Morgan and Company announce that the plan to con- vert the United States steel preferred stock into bonds will not be extended. The right to subscribe to these new bonds expired Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
DICK MILITIA LAW.
Will Not Change Duties of the Ma
 tional Guard.

Washington. May 14.-Major William Williamson of Savannah. connected with the National Guard of Georgia. had a conference with Secretary. Root today re- garding the Dick militia law and the question whether under it militiamen of one State might be called into service in another State and made to do duty in the suppression of insurrectiohss apd ktElkes.
 Some, at least of the Sbuthsfn AnNitia-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Mobile Minor Mention.

Thomas H. Halliwell and Charles Gar rett, two of Mobiles popular young vocal ists returned home this morning from a weeks visit to Nashville. where they had gone to give of their vocal abilities at a series of musicals and recitals. While in Nashville they were guests of Dr. F. W. Chase, formerly of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Game to See Sights.

A party of New Orleans people, com- prising Edward l.. Prescott. Clarence Pitard. Mrs. H. J. Predos and Miss Lucy NJ. Predos, arrived in Mobile this morning to spend a few days sight-see- ing. They are at the Blenville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Funeral of Charles stacey.

Tho remains of Charles Stacey were in- tered in Magnolia cemetery, the pail bearers being members of the Mobile Fire Department He was a native of Mobile and AZ years of age. He was. in former days, a member of Hook and Ladder Fire Company No. 3, of the volunteer depart ment and when it became a paid depart ment he entered the service and remained with same until recently when he was forced to resign because of i'll health. He was a member of No. Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Entertained. at Citronelle.

Erwin Craighead. M. s. Hansbrough, James GarrSty and John Craft went to CitroneIle yesterday afternoon as guests of the Citronelle Business Mems Asso- citation, on the occasion of an open meet ing and banquet given by that organi- zation. The party returned this morn ing and report a most enjoyable time. Owing to weather conditions, the open meeting was dispensed with and speech making was indulged in the spacious dining room of the Hygeia Hotel. where a most delightful dinner was served. The dining room was decorated with United States flags and magnolia buds scented the air The business men of Citronelle, who originated the Business Mems As sociation, have done much toward the upbuilding of the fair city located on the hills of the north part of Mobile County and last night asked for and re- ceived the promise of Mobiles support in a furtherance of the good work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
DEATH SENTENCE PASSED.
William Cooper is Found Guilty oi
 MurdAr

Clayton, May -(Special) 1.-The case of the negro, William Cooper, for the murder of MT. and Mrs. Andrew Bowling recently, was concluded in the Circuit Court today. The jury was out only four minutes and returned a verdict of guilty. He was sentenced to be hanged lime I2th .tn cl"1tlN 4st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

in9 was reconsldered last night and VIII come up at the next regular meeting of the camp.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

oil Company near Jennings, La, left Mobile for the place named by way of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad.
 This company, which Is owned by Mo- bilians, expects to bring in a gusher to- morrow. In the party were City Fay Col- lector Frank Petrinovich, County Tax Col lector Phelan Dorian, Joseph Espalla, F. c. Schrible, Charles F. Shaffer, MT. and Mrs. J. B. Webster and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Mobile. just now, is inflicted with ar over-abundance of rain. The market gardeners in the county are complain. ing as much now at the rainfalls as the, did during March and early April over the drought.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The linen reticule embroidered with a huge monogram and mounted in gold or silver, is the newest thing in bags to ac- company tub frocks.