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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
The I. c. Makes Answer.

Washington, July lS.-The Illinois Central
 Railroad today filed with the Interstate Con- merce Commission an answer to an order of
 the Commission regarding the roads rates on grain and grain products The Illinois Central
 denies that it has made large advances in rates during the latter half of 1902. and de- nies that it's rates. including local charges. are unreasonable of discrimlnative. It also denies that 1t has made published rates on grain
 or grain products originating west of the Mis-
 souri River. receiving only a certain division
 of the through rates made by connecting lines on such traffic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
st. Louis Naturlization Frauds
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St Louis Globe Democrat (Rep.)
 The two agents of the Jefferson Club who were convicted inUnitedStates courts of naturalization frauds are serving their sentence in the penitentiary.. National courts of justice do not run to technicali- ties. When a jury brings in a verdict of guilty the government of the United States, if concerned, governs itself accord, the bogus naturalization papers have been set aside and several hundred more will he revoked. These crlminally false pa Ders represented just that many Jefferson Club votes run into the ballot boxes of St. Louis which, since lSSs have been 3s OO0 bogus names on the registration list; the police despotism at the polls; the Tuffian attacks on respectable judges and clerks and the immensely pad.~- returns in certain wards were not supposed to be sufficient by the gang working their pleas ure fin St. Louis elections. So the nat nralization frauds were matched and add ed to the list
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
NEMESIS HN1k0

Mary Bibb, Catherine Smith. Annie An
 derson, Louise Johnson, Belzorae Parrish
 and Gladys Weaver. E. M Cothran, formerly employed by the Kahn Grocery Company, has accepted
 position as travelling salesman for C.. w Hooper & Co. He Is a competent bus- mess man and his friends predict for him a continuance of former success. Miss Elise Jones left this afternoon with MT. and Mrs. E. B. Evans to spend few days in Faunsdale. A. W. Cawthon, Jr., Dr. A. T. Reeves and Eugene Culverhouse will leave tomor-
 row for Perdido Bay. .-ae--et..,.-,-.- Chief of Police E, T. Walters. P. J.
 Loughlin' and W. M. Johnson have re- turned from Biloxi. Miss Gladys Steele has returned home after a delightful visit to friends and rel atives in Mobile. MT. and Mrs. J. G. Converse are visit
 ing MT. and Mrs. Jack Brown in New berne. ri Mrs. M. R. Boggs of Autauga County,
 is the guest of Mrs. J. A. McKinnon. J. S., Perkins. a popular travelling man of Selma. is spending Sunday at home. Hamilton Boykin Is spending few days
 with his many old Selma friends. MT. and Mrs. s. Maas are spending the l summer at the Isle of Palms.
 Hon. J. Craig Smith, State Treasurer.
 was in Selma today. Miss Blanche Barnes is visiting relatives ] in Clarke County.
 Senator E. W. Pettus has returned to Blourt Springs. MT and Mrs. c. L. Waller are at Tate Spring, Tenn. -ts ... .l.t
 Allen P. Howison of Randolph, is in the city.
 Watermelons on ice, any price. Phone 324. s.,5.. Stuckey's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
TYSON WON.
Was Successful Over Graves in Club
 Tournament.

was SucceSsrul OVer 0raVeS 'n CIup
 Tournament.
 The first tennis tournament of the Mont gomery Tennis and Golf Club was held on the Club courts at Cloverdale yesterday, and was a pleasant occasion.
 The trophy for gentlemen's singles was won by l.. w. Tyson. after a spirited contest with w. W. Graves. In the semi finals Tyson beat J. w. Holt and Graves beat Emmett Seibels. In the finals Tyson beat Graves by score of 6-1 and 6-4.
 MT. Tyson was presented with hand some pair of military brushes In grace full speech by Mrs. w. B. Stratford.
 After the tournament ices were served by a committee of the lady members of the club. The committee was Misses Lula Wyman. Sadie Wyman, Elizabeth Win ter, Alice Lahey and Mary Hannon.
 It is likely that this tournament is the first of series of tennis and golf tourn- aments in the Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
First Step in Irrigation.

Phoenix. Ariz, July 1S-The first important step in the movement to secure the building of the Tonto storage reservoir under the pro- visions of the Hansbrough- Newland Irrigation Act. has been completed. This step consisted of executing liens to the Salt River Valle, water users on every acre of land to be IT. rigated. Each acre up to the limit of 160 will represent share of stock in the assoca ton. which, in turn, will contract to pay bacl struction cost of the reservoir. The subscrip tion books closed last night. The total acreag, signed is 195.00O, with some contracts yet |, be received by mail. It is <purposed to de velop electric power at the dam. thus furnish ing means for pumping water to lands no irrigated by the Tonto reservoirs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
PRECAUTIONS ADOPTED.
Committee on Entertai-- vents De-
 plores Death of Chief Arthur.

The old Committee on Entertainment and Barbecue of the Railroad Union Meeting which was held in Montgomery in June, held special meeting yesterday in the City Council Chamber, and adopted res olutions deploring the death of Peter M Arthur, Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
 Besides giving voice to their sentiments of regret over the death of MT. Arthur who was the central figure during the railroad meeting here, the sympathy Of the committee was extended his bereaveC family and copy of the resolutions was forwarded them.
 beautiful floral offering was sent by the Committee to the funeral of Chief Arthur by c. c. Devinney and John Mo. Walters, who went to the funeral as rep resentatives of Gabbitt and Mckinney divisions of the Brotherhood. The offer ing was a broken wheel of white and red carnations and ferns, and bore the in- scription, Prom Montgomery, Ala, Ar thur" A card accompanied the flowers on which was written From Entertain ment Committee Union Meeting, June 2-4. ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
RETURNING TO CHINA.
Rev. MT. DuBose and Wife Going
 Back to the Orient.

odCA tO tnC S&ACAts
 Columbiana, July S.-tSpecial. )-Rev.
 H. c. DuBose, missionary to China, who
 has been spending some days with his
 brother, Dr. W. S. DuBose, in this city, left the first of the week for China. His wife and son joined him in Birmingham While here he preached several able and encouraging sermons on the subject of the mission work. Last Sunday afternoon he delivered a lecture to the children and young people. in which he exhibited by way of illustrations. quite number of Chinese gods. images. and shrines. The effect of these was very striking. Some of these images and shrines were very old, and had been brought down from generation to generation. They were pre-
 sented to Dr. DuBose by Christian na- tives.
 Since the Court House removal ques- ton has died out In the county, the ques- tion of improving public roads has come to the front. Much of the time of the Commissioners Court during it's regular
 session the past week has been taken up with this. the now all-absorbing topic. Good roads machinery men have been on tlee grounds all the while, and have had about $,000 worth of road machinery with them making practical demonstration of | their work. A contract has been made to build a road from Shelley to Columbiana
 as sample that the people of the coun- ty. as we'll as the Commissioners, may
 have an opportunity to see the character ! of road that is proposed to be construct ed. Major w. P. German of Montgom- cry, will superintend the construction of
 the road. and will give two weeks of his time to the county free of cost, except as to his expenses. Major German made
 a talk in the Court House Thursday night There were not many out, as 1t was not
 known he would be here until just before
 night. His talk, however, was practical and to the point. He gave unmistakable | evidence of his familiarity with the sub | feasibility of his plans of building good roads for any section in the State. | A grand barbecue will be given August Is, at which time a demonstration of the | work crushing the rock, spreading it over the road, etc, will be made, that every
 man present may see for himself On this | ocasion good roads speakers. such as Col.
 J. M. Falkner, Major German and oth-
 ers will be present, to talk to the people | of Shelby on this question. It is thought the Commissioners Court at that time, which will be an adjourned term will order an election on the question of a | bond issue for the purpose of improving
 the public roads of the county. The prob | ability is that this election will be called for some time in October or November. 
 The Commissioners during this week g
 session, considered and passed on the tax | raises submitted to them by Back Tax Commissioner Oliver. In a majority of
 cases the raises were not contested and
 were sustained. In some instances com ! promises were made, and a few cases
 were continued until August 6.
 The appointment of Hon. c. c. whitson
 as Solicitor of this Circuit to succeed the
 lamented J. B. Graham, gives general satisfaction in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
TO CONFER IN ATLANTA.
Officers Compiling Rosters Will Meet
 General Ainsworth.

An important meeting of the officers repre- senting sixteen Southern States, who have in charge the compilation of the rosters of Con- federate soldiers under the recent act of Con- gress, will be held in Atlanta. This compila- tion Is being made for the United States War Department
 The Atlanta meeting will be held for the purpose of conferring with reference to the general subject of the rosters and of devsing means for filling up the gaps in the rosters.
 The State officers will be met in Atlanta by Brigadier-Genera F. C. Aihsworth. the ofri- cer in charge of the Department of Archives of the War Department. In the conference General Ainsworth will represent the Federal Government.
 All the Southern States will be represented, except Arkansas, which is taking no part in the compilation of the rolls.
 Director Thomas M. owen of the Department of Archives and History will represent Ala bama. MT. Owen will leave for Atlanta this evening
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Gun Club Shoots.

The regular shoot of the Selma Gun Club was held at ElEdale yesterday after noon. Following were the scores made: G. G. Vaughan 6S out of 75. Munro Callen 51, out of 75. H. I. Shelley 25 out of 30. J. B. Beers, 43 out of 70. c. P. Morrison, 50 out of 75. Tate Mason, 4S out of SO, A. J. Moore, 15 out of 90. Robert Coleman, 25 out of 35. J. E. Kennedy, IS out of 50. J. c. Privett, IA out of 35.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
THE DATES FIXED.
Official Call for Trans Mississippi
 Commercial Congress.

Cripple Creek. Colo, July is.-The official call for the next meeting of the Trans -Missis- sippi Commercial Congress at Seattle. Wash, has been issued. The dates fixed are August ls. Ie. 20 and 2i. Aside from the commer- cial relations of the western country with the Orient there will be other topics to be dis cussed and legislation recommended to the Ma tionai Congress more directly affecting the people of the West. Amongst these are irri- gation. Improvements of harbors and water ways the Governmental development of mines and mining. commercial relations with the Central and South American republics beet sugar industry, the encouragement of home manufactures. statehood for the territories. iesisiation for Alaskan Isthmian Canal. mer- chant marine. consular service. preservation of forests, political service, etc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

permitted the passengers of the Auguste Victoria to visit the Hohenzollern, and races occurred between the sboats of the two steamers. The Emperor rewarded the victors with money prizes.
 Among the guests who were invited to dine on board the Hohenzollern was Gen eral Draper, former United States Minis ter to Rome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Eppinger is Indicted.

San Francisco July lS.-The grand jury last night returned two indictments against J. W. Eppinger of the insolvent grain firm of Ep- pinger & Co.,, which went into insolvency some time ago with liabilities in the neilghbor- hood of million dallars and assets of but a fraction of that sum. Jacob Eppinger is in- dicted on account of obtaining money on false pretenses in hypothecating worthless receipts with certain banks. His bond was fixed at 6 ,00o and was immediately forthcoming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
HISTORIC TAVERN DESTROYED
Hotel Which Sheltered Washing
 ton and Lafayette.

New York, July S.--After standing as a hostelry for 40 years, the Lodi Hotel. at Kearney, N. J.. has been destroyed by fire
 Generals Washington and Lafayette are counted among the historical personages who put up at the old tavern. They passed a night there shortly before the battle of Monmouth. Early in it's history It's location made 1t a safe resort for the sporting element. and 1t was noted place for all kinds of sports. In more recent years the Lodi Hotel was a gathering place for the English and Scotch sportsmen interested in quoting and dog racing It was the place where the latter sport began in this country. Another sporting class which made the old hotel prominent were the trap shooters of the latter half of the last century,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Retail Clerks, Convention.

Zanesville. O.. July ie-The convention of the National Retail Clerks Association ad- journed today. to meet in Galveston in 1905. The last acts of the convention were to raise the salary of President O Brien from $500 to SI 200 per year. while Secretary Treasurer Max Morris's salary advanced from Sl POO to Sl 800 per year. The per capita tax was also increased to 40 cents per quarter for men and 20 cents for women.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Mrs A. T. Reeves Entertains

Mrs. A. T. Reeves entertained large number of friends Thursday evening with a delightful trolley party in honor of the Misses Askew of Atlanta, who are the guests of Miss Mary Moore. After riding through the city and to the park the members of the party went to Mrs. Reevess home where refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Real Estate Transfers.

James H. Holley to Otto K. Erhardt, two lots on Lawrence Street between Water Street and Hinton Alley. 1S0x4O feet and 90xS0 feet. Consideration, $4,OOo.
 Sam Williams to B. J. Schuster, lot 10 in subdivision of block of Platten- burg addition. Consideration $750
 Pattie and L. W. Goodson to Perry A. Osborne, lot B of the Plattenburg Addition. Consideration $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
New Orleans' Deleeates.

New Orleans July 1S.-Mr. Albert Gold chaux first vice-president of the New Orleans Progressive Union, has named the following delegation to represent the union at the four sippi Commercial Congress to be held at Se- attle. Wash, August IS to 2l inclusive: Thomas F. Cunningham, chairman; J. A. Blaffer, Sidney Story. Thomas Richardson. Orloff Lake. G. G. Frederichs. E. M. Loeb. w. G. Wilmot, Phillip Werlein and Walter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
standing German Canals

Berlin. July I9.-Representative T. E. Burr ton of Cleveland, O., Chairman of the Rivers and Harbors Committee of the House of Rep resentatives. and Major Frederick Mahan tre- tIred) of the engineer corps have arrived at Berlin and are studying Germany's canals. river Improvements and harbors generally. Gen Stewart L. Woodford has arrived here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Advertiser Bureau,

StIIIdt1 JUly 10. The municipal bonds with which Con- tractor R. P Manley is to be paid if he builds a city hall and fire headquarters have arrived and are in the hands of the city authorities, but inasmuch as no work is being done on the buildings 1t is proba- ble MT. Manley may not receive them for some time.
 Chairman Norris of the Building Com mittee from the Council said today that the contractor had not done enough on the structures yet go the first installment of S5 OOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
The FrendlH Emperor.

Berlin, July 18.-A dispatch from Molde. Norway, announces that the German im- perial yacht Hohenzollern and the Ham burg American Line steamer Auguste Victoria, from New York, have arrived there. the latter having many American tourists on board. Emperor William
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Elks Committed Rsn,rts,

The Building Committee of the Selma Lodge of Elks reported last evening that the committee had advertised for bids on the construction of the new club house are to be received on August b.
 The Elks' social session which was post poned from last night will be held next Thursday evening at West End Pavilion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

The Knights of Pythias of this city are preparing to entertain Grand Chancellor Garber and other grand officers of the Alabama Knights of Pythias Grand Lodge Committees have been appointed to arrange a banquet in honor of the vis- itors on July g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Give me Manegold's Iron Brew "It's better" At all fountains.
Saver Gas Exnlodes.

Chicago, July 1S.-Four men employed in the intercepting sewer at Seventieth Street and Stoney Island Avenue were injured, one seriously by an explosion of gas in the sewer early today. The noise of the explosion could be heard for blocks. The victims were all city employees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Reliance Gets Revenge.

New London. Conn. July 1S,-The Reliance today in the second run of the New York Yacht Club cruise of thirty-nine miles from New Haven to New London. led from the start and finished more than a mile ahead of the Constitution and over two miles ahead of the Columbia The Reliance covered the distance in b18:2B
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Negroes Driven From Town.

Asheville, N. C.. July IS.-Fifty negroes in the employ of the Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company were driven out of Madi- son County yesterday by the mountaineers. A delegation of armed citizens visited the camp of negroes and commanded them to leave the county. The negroes began an immediate re- treat when a volley of fifty more shots was fired to impress the unwritten law that the negro Is not desired, even as temporary resident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

A big barbecue and educational rally was held today at Bugg's School House, in the New Hope Precinct. Addresses were made by Congressman Richardson, pr. J. D. Humphrey, M. R. Murray Hon. Holm H, Wallace and several others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Fire in nanville. Va.

Danville, Va, July IS,-The Star Warehouse. on Spring Street, operated by c. D. Noel & Co.,, and the large four-story prizery, owned by John B. Anderson & Co.,. were consumed by fire tonight. Between Sl5.ooo and S2o. 900 worth of tobacco was destroyed. The entire loss will be about SIS, 900. The origin of the fire Is unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

Decatur. July 1S.-(special.)-T New Decatur club defeated Pulaski this af- ternoon in the second game by a score of 5 to g.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

Miss Bertha Hall is hostess at de- lightful house party at the Halls coun- try place at Mulberry, in Autauga Coun- ty. The guests are Misses Mabel Tissier,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
will Meet in Peoria.

Peoria, H., July is.-The five local lodges of the Knights of St. John at joint meeting accepted the offer of the international body to hold their next annual convention here June 22. 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

A SCIENTIFIC PREPARATION And one designed to meet the require ments of the times, Manegold's Iron Brew. At all fountains. (o)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

MT. and Mrs. R. E. l.. Neil and An drew Jackson Neil IT.. have gone to Rome, Ga. MT. Neil will return Wednesday,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Well Known Negro Dead.

Phoebe Johnson, a we'll known negro, died yesterday at the residence of Mrs. M. A. Evans. Phoebe he'd been in the Evans family for many years and was we'll known to many white people,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Fine Barbecue on South Side.

One of the most delightful barbecues of the season was given yesterday at Clemates school house on South Side About 800 people enjoyed the delicious barbecued meats and basket dinner. Cap tain D. B. Edwards and other citizens of the neighborhood saw to it that all present had a good time.
 Speeches were made by Hon. E. s. Gar rett and Hon. E. S. Starr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

During the past two weeks gun clubs have been organized with large member ships in Leighton. Town Creek. Courtland and Decatur. Plans are already on foot to have a tournament at an early date in which contesting teams from all North ern Alabama clubs will take part and shoot for championship cup. The ob- iects of the members of the new clubs Is to protect the game of this section from wanton slaughter as well as to attain pro- flciency in shooting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Cahinat Crisis On.

Madrid, July 1s.-The chamber and senate have suspended their sittings on account of the governments announcement of minis terial crisis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
JEWISH IMMIGRATION.
Dr., Edelman Goes to Washington to Discuss His Plans.

Huntsville, July 1S.-(Special. .)-Dr. Lou is Edelman departed for Washington to- day to meet some of the authorities on immigration and discuss his plan for bringing several hundred families of Rus sian Jews to the South. pr. Edelman has at his disposal 5000 acres of land placed in his hands by the Southern Railroad and he will settle Jewish families on that land, which is scattered along the lines of the railway system. Dr. Edelman states that the Jewish immigrants will be of the farming class and that they will be good citizens and a benefit to any lo- cality in which they are colonized.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

watermelons on ice, any price. Phone 324. Stuckey's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
Personal and Local.

The many friends of Mrs. M. H. Nor rison will regret to learn that she Is slightly i'll at WaynesVille, N. e.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

ouoth the maid with golden hair, "It is the real thing"-that Mane- gold's Iron Brew. At all fountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19

MANEGoLD'S IRON HREw. Insist on having that which is a beverage and a tonic as well. At all fountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-19
SING THROoNiC CEyygN Fg Yyg YX

Messrs Arthur and Sam Hirscher. eo-man. agers of the Montgomery Theatre win iaan. tnis evening on an important trip to tbe Fast. They will first go to Baltimore to at tend the sessions of tbe Grand Convention or the Elks, both being members of that or- oer. Tney VIII then go to New York to ar range bookings for the Montgomery Theatre Tor the coming season. Many of the impor- tant attractions for the season will be booked on the trip. The Messrs. Hirscher win he absent on the trip for some weeks. On their return they will be prepared to make an nouncements of several of the most impor- tant line of attractions at the Theatre.  Mir. c. T. Fitzpatrick has gone as the repre. sentative of Montgomery Lodge, R. P O. E.. to the convention of f1lks to be held In Bal timore. The convention will be in session three days, beginning with July 2l.
 
 Dr. Rice of the Court Street Methodist Church has returned from the seashore camp grounds where he has been conducting services. Dr Rice will occupy his pulpit this morning q. usual.
 Rev. J. H. James. pastor of the Perry Stree Methodist Church, has returned from Marion and will occupy his pulpit at morning ant evening services today. Mir. c. J. Thrasher will leave the city tofnor. row for business trip of week to Macon Savannah and Charleston. Mir. A. St. C. Dunstan of Auburn spent the day in Montgomery yesterday. M-. E. D. Smith of New Decatur was in Mont gomery yesterday. Mir. T. H. McAdory of Birmingham was in the city yesterday.
 MT. ]. A. Carter of Demopolis was in the city yesterday.
 Mir. F. M. Jones of Ensley was in Montgomery yesterday.