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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
BAD BARGAIN.
so THOUGHT CoNGREssMEN OF
 PURCHASE OF ALASKA.
Yet the Alaska Salmon Catch of Last Year Was Alone Worth the Price
 We Paid for the Territory.

In Ise7 when Secretary of State William H. Seward negotiated with Russia for the pur- chase of Alaska, agreeing to pay S7.2oo ooc for the great territory. a majority of the peo- pie regarded the transaction a shameful waste of money. At any rate, they insisted that the price agreed upon, 2 cents an acre. was altogether too high. says The Chicago Chronicle.
 General B. F. Butler of Massachusetts pro- posed in Congress July 2. 1868. to pay Russia the $7. 200. 900 for her friendship and ask her to keep Alaska. He declared that at any time within twenty years we could have had Alaska for the asking, and added: "No man. except one insane enough to buy the earthquakes in St. Thomas and the icefields of Greenland. could be found to agree to any other terms for the acquisition of Alaska" Mir. washburn of Wisconsin insisted that Greenland was a better territory to pur- chase than Alaska, which, he said. was abso- lutely without value.
 Hiram Price. Congressman from Iowa. said:
 Alaska is a dead loss to us anyway. and the more expense we incur the worse it IS for the country and the people,"
 Orange Ferriss. Congressman from New York. declared: Alaska. with the Aleutian islands, is an inhospitable. wretched and God-forsaken region, worth nothing, but a positive injury and incumbrance as e colony in the United States"
 Benjamin F. Loan of Missouri said: ''The acquisition of this inhospitable waste would never add one dollar to the wealth Of our country"
 The Alaskan salmon catch of 1902 alone was worth S7. 200. 900, the price paid for the ter ritory In five years the Alaskan mines have sent to Seattle alone STA 900 900 in gold dust and bullion. nearly twice the purchase price of the territory.
 In 1902 the total output of gold in Alaska was SIS,s7oo75 and in 1901 1t was sl4,- SIS 675 or for two years. S33, 546, oo0-more than four times the amount paid to Russia in 1867.
 Previous to 1897 we had taken SIS. 900, 900 gold from Alaska-also more than twice the purchase price. From 1868 to 1897 the Alas kan fishery products brought us S69, 900, 900, The fur sale for twenty years after 1870 amounted to s33. 900 900 The fur companies paid into the United States Treasury S7' 46o,- ooO Thus one item of cash in the treasury was more than the price paid for the terri tory.
 Meantime the gold mines are increasing their output annually at a rate of 40 per cent the copper mines are being developed, railways are being built and a naval station on the Aleutian islands bids fair to become a great commercial center.
 Alaska has paid for itself many times over It is doing now almost every year It has more than justified the expectations of Mir Seward. How sagacious today appears hls policy in comparison with the puny wisdom of anti-expansion Congressmenl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
MIR. TATE SOLICITOR
NAMED BY GOVERNOR FOR FIF-
 TEENTH CIRCUIT.
Contest Between Delegations From Fillmore, Chiffon and Autauga Counties Ended-Lawyer of
 Wetumpka Gets Place.

The short, sharp contest for the solici- torship of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit ended yesterday in the appointment by Governor Jelks of F. Lloyd Tate of we- tumpka.
 The appointment was announced late yesterday afternoon after the Governor had devoted practically the entire day to receiving delegations and examining en- drosements.
 Mir. Tate Is a prominent attorney of Wetumpka. one who although a young man. has attained high standing in his profession. Those who knew him best recognized most his worth. Although he was opposed in his aspirations for the solicitorship by some of the best legal talent of this section, he was most highly endorsed for the place. He was declar- ed to be clear thinker, a thorough work CT, a good speaker and altogether a good man for solicitor.
 Under the terms of the bill creating the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, composed of the counties of Montgomery, Elmore, Au- tauga and Chiffon, 1t was provided that the solicitor should be appointed from some other county than Montgomery
 Every county except Montgomery was represented by a candidate. From Au-- tauga there was HonI Mac A. Smith; from Chiffon. w. M. Adams and from Fillmore F. Lloyd Tate. H. J. Gillian and J. M. Hoiley.
 Tn the interest of the various Elmore County candidates there was a large dele gation at the capitol yesterday. It in- cluded H. R. Gholson, Frank W. Lull, D. B. Askew, B. K. McMorris, Frank Austin, D. W. Mccoy. R. L. Slough, L. D. Rouss. w. Justice, A. E. Williams, J. A. Holmes.
 In the Autauga County delegation for Hon. Mac A. Smith were. Messrs Thomas Gibson and Livingston and Judge S. s. Livingston. -r~
 MT. Adams was accompanied from Chiffon by Messrs Morgan. Foshee and Curry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
FOR ST. LOUIS.
President Lane Wants to Know If
 the State will Be Represented.

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 Huntsville, Oct. H.-(Special.) )-Hon. Chas P. Lane, President, and L. L. Gil. Secretary. of the Alabama Commercial and Industrial Association, have written the leading commercial bodies Of Ala bama to ascertain their desires concern inr an Alabama Exhibit at the World s Fair If the replies indicate that an ex- hibit is generally desired, President Lane will call a meeting of the Association at an early date to take steps toward rais- ing the money required. He believes that the Kentucky plan of requesting every corporation and bank in the State to contribute to an amount in proportion to their capital stock, will work in Alabama, and that the money so secured will be sufficient to provide a very fine exhibit of the States resources and products. Mir. Lane believes the season Is too far advanced to attempt to have an Alabama building at the Fair.
 pr. Louis Edolman who has traveled extensively through Roumania and Rus sia. does not agree with Michael Davitt on the proposition that the salvation of the Jews of those countries is Zionism. pr. Edoiman says the Jews look beyond the ocean to America as a haven of refuge. a land in which they can settle and live peaceably. Dr. Edolman be- ueVeS that the SOutn ana tne Jew CdH be benefited mutually by colonizing the unhappy but thrifty people in this part of the country.
 Prosecution of the suit of Anderson & Webb vs. Collins & Sons. alleging in- fringement on a copyrighted picture of the Huntsville Spring, has been with drawn and the case will be taken out of the United States Court. This cause in- volved an interesting question of whether a copyright of a picture of natural seen cry prevents the making of a picture by another person from the same viewpoint
 Ali Alexander and Nit Horton have been arrested and placed in jail on charges of burglary and grand larceny. They burglarized the store at owens x Roads in which .1s postoffice is located and their case will be taken into the United States Court.
 The Robinson Carnival Company that was to have appeared in this city next week will probably be the defendant in a suit for breach of contract. The Daugh- ters of the Confederacy had signed agree ments with the company to secure conces- sions from the city in consideration of share of the receipts. Since then the company has cancelled the engagement.
 Those Who Uuse "Garlands" are the best friends of. sGarland' Stoves and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Charped with Mail Robberv.

Leslie Sheldon. aged 19. mail carrier on the Star route between Palmetto and Re- form in Pickens County. was bound over here today by United States Commission CT Birch charged with robbery of mail. It Is alleged that Sheldon took from the postoffice at Palmetto stamps to the value of $11 and that he also robbed the Reform office. Sheldon is well connect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Preparations Being Made.

The preparations for the State reunion of the Confederate Veterans, which will take place November and 5, are being made on an elaborate scale. The expec- tations are that no less than 5000 Confed- crate Veterans will be here for the gath ering The entertainment to be offered the veterans and guests will be by no means small. The meetings will be held in the Bijou Theatre, which will hold four or five thousand people. The various committees are working hard on the ar engagements. All railroads offer rate of less than one fare for the round trip for this occasion, it being State affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
BUSINESS ooPoRTUNITIEs.

AN ENTERPRIsING and successful young business man would like to take in a partner with from three to ten thousand dollars for the purpose of enlarging and increasing his business; business we'll established and pay ing; advertiser stands well in the community with merchants and the people generally and is now doing a business fully up to the limits of his capital: being ambitious, he wants to grow. but needs more capital to do so; propo- sition will stand the closest investigations; all will be held strictly conhden- tial. Address Opportunity. care Advertiser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Out on Bond.

Clifford H. Watson, the young man charged with the embezzlelnent of $l00 from the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company, while employed by the company as assistant claim agent was re- leased from the County jail on bond this morning The bond was fixed at $500. The preliminary trial will take place on the 23d inst. in the Inferior Court. before Jus tice l.. H. Benners. The young man still maintains that he is innocent of the charge that has been preferred against him, and says that it grows out of mis- understanding about a claim of the Ala bama Great Southern Railroad. He was arrested in Selma last Sunday and brought back to Birmingham. He has many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

Now. children" said the teacher .let us see what you remember about the animal kingdom and the domestic animals that belong to it. Yo uhave named all the domestic ani- mals but one. Who can tell me what that one is? It has bristly hair. likes dirt and is fond of getting into the mud" Miss Fanny looked expectantly around the room Cant you think. Tommy" she asked encouragingly. Yes m was the shamefaced replyi Its me."-Christian RegtHtS-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Iaxc Pills for Ever zbodv.

into the most delicately organized sys- tenn, as well as the most robust, when an occasional help is needed to adjust and ach, liver and bowels. Druggists, 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
DISASTROUS FIRE.
The Machine Shop of Daniel Brothers
 RurnAd


 Tuscaloosa, Oct 14.-(Special.)-A very disastrous Are broke out at o'clock this nor ming in Daniel Brothers machine shop on Twenty-third Avenue between Sixth and Seventh Street. The offices owned by John s. Hanly adjoining were soon enveloped in flames as the buildings were all frame. In an adjoining house was stored a quantity of goods belonging to the Searcy rope and yarn mills, and the furniture of Mir. George A. Searcy which had been saved from the recent burning of his residence. The building which was occupied by Daniel Brothers was owned by Henry H. Leland and was uninsured. Mr.. Hanlys buildings were also uninsured. Mr. Searcy carried $750 on his furniture. Daniel Brothers were the heaviest losers, they carried but little insurance and none of their ma chinery could be rescued from the flames Several wagons in front of their shop were also burned. The department turned out but could only prevent the spreading of the fire as the flames had gained such headway. The roof of the Washington Hotel on Fifth Street, caught but was immediately extinguished. The origin of the fire is unknown.
 Yesterday was Veterans Day at the Street Fair and the streets were flied with the gallant old heroes of the lost cause. Interesting exercises were held at the Court House at II o'clock. The exer- cises were presided over by Capt. A. F. Prince. Crosses of Honor were presented to a number of Veterans by the Daugh- ters of the Confederacy and pinned on by Miss Sadie Hester. sponsor of Camp Rhodes. Mrs. Ellen Peter-Bryce. former President of the Daughters of the Con- federacy, made a feeling talk in her usual graceful manner. Capt. A. E. Prince responded in behalf of tic Vet erans. After the exercises all Veterans were presented with cards admitting them to all attractions of the Fair. The day proved a most enjoyable one to the Vet erans.
 MT. and Mrs. Wooisey R. Martin and family have arrived from Fort Smith, Ark, being called here by the illness of Mrs. Martins father. Capt. A. J. Boze man, who is quite i'll at the residence of his sister, Mrs. J. T. Searcy.
 The principal attraction of the Street Fair tomorrow will be the Flower Parade at o'clock in the afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
WANTED.


 WANTED-Students for night school; session begins Oct 9th: special rates; write, call or telephone. Massey Business College, over Al- exaIder &t Spann's. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
To Be at the Fair.

J. A. MacKpight will go to St. Louis Monday in the interest of the Birming- ham Commercial Club to look after space for the display to be made by Birming- ham and the State of Alabama, Birming- ham will place colossal iron man in the fair and will make other exhibition. The statute will be forty-five feet high and will be cast in this district and carried to St. Louis. The display from this section will be placed in the mines and metallur- gy portion of the big fair and already the official of that department at St. Louis announces approval of the scheme.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Trial of Wise.

The trial of William Wise. charged with the murder of Elias Lathem, April IT, has been set for November Il in the crim- final court. Many witnesses will be sum moned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
0rderad to Lea 70.

Five masked men at Virginia City mines, where a strike Is ons last night sent word to Superintendent Whatley that he must leave the place. The su-
 perintendent M fearless.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Procsedines for Contempt.


 Before Chancellor Carmichael testimony is being taken in the hearing of the con- tempt proceedings against Ed. Flynn. President of the United Mine Workers of America. The petition is that the defend ant be adjudged in contempt of court for the alleged violation of an injunction is- sued by Chancellor Carmichael several weeks ago. The proceedings are the re- suit of the recent troubles at Virginia Mines, in the southern portion of Jeffer- son County. The owners and operators of the mines claim that the company has been harrassed by striking miners and 'petitioned that an injunction De issued re- straining certain parties from interfering in any way with the operations of the mines. The petition for an injunction was granted by Chancellor Carmichael and the mine owners now allege that the in- junction has been violated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
JUSTICES MUST GO.
Probate Judge is Paying Out the
 Veteran Checks.

Anniston, Oct. H.-(Special. )-The office of the justice of the peace in Beats 15 and 20 which are included in the city of An niston, have been abolished and an in- ferior court established instead. The bill providing for this was signed by Governor Jelks Saturday. The new law, however, will not go into effect until the present terms of the justices have ex- pired, which will be something over a year.
 Probate Judge Crook commenced pay ing the warrants or the pensions of Con federate soldiers yesterday. The amount to be paid is $7,620, which will be dis tributed as follows: Five in class i. who will receive $43 30 each, three in class 2 who will receive $26.1O. seven in class 3 who receive $2S. .S5 and three hundred and ffty-tw0 in class four who receive $21 .65 making a total of 367 Confederates who receive pensions in Calhoun County.
 The german at the Alabama last night. complimentary to the out of town visitors to the Weller Hood wedding was bril- liant success. There were twenty couples present and the german was lead by MT. Frank Johnson, who introduced several new figures. The favor figures were espe- cially enjoyed. During the later part of the evening refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
WAETED-MALE HELP.

BOY wANTED-Stenographic and general store work. Call H. Levystein, 32 Commerce Street If wANTED-Men to learn barber trade: practical
 course that saves years: few weeks required {;
 tools and diplomas given each graduate. Spe- for particulars. Moler Barber College, New Orleans La 6t-S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

Tn talking up the new town the BnvIle agent said"A the best of all is-railroad's comin' way an VII have all sorts of improve menTs soon as we git opportunity to sue 1t fer amaRssr--Atlanta constltution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
A Disbursement.

The Merchants Exchange, composed of the various leading merchants of Bir- mineham. has refused the request of the clerks union for opening and closing hours and five holidays a year with half. holidays on Fridays during the months of July and August. The clerks desire that retail stores open at a. m., instead of 7:oo as now, and close at 6 p. m., except Saturday. when it should be 10 D. m, in stead or II p. m. The clerks also want holidays on Christmas, New Year, Fourth of July, Labor Day and Thanksgivins Day. The merchants want stores to open at 7:30 a. m., close at 6 p. m., except Saturdays when Il p. m. shall be closing hour. Half holidays are offered on the days mentioned, except Christmas when the whole day will be given. It Is not i'm
 probable that union clerks will walk out
 A meeting of committees of the retail clerks and salesladies' unions will be held tomorrow night to consider the situation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

ed. It Is further alleged he knows of the disappearance of registered package on his route.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
EDUCATIONAL.

THE night school of the Massey Business Col lege offers excellent opportunities to young
 men and women to prepare for business: spe- cial rates of tuition; session beings Oct. 9th; write CT call for circulars. Massey Business College. tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
BUILDING WRECKED
ONE MAN WAS SEVERELY HURT IN THE FALL.
Death from Overdose of opiates. Clerks and Merchants Have . Disagreement as to Clos
 ing Hours.

Birmingham. Oct. N.-(speciai.) )-The third floor of the building occupied by tne Robertson Grocery Company, on Nor ITS Avenue. fell through this afternoon, precipitating a lot of goods and J. E. Ehghsn. white. who was checking up sooos. to the second floor. English was severely hurt and the stock was dam- ased about $500 worth and the building aoout $250. The wreck was caused by weakened Joists in fire some time ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
Overdose of oniate.

Henry c. Hornady. a telegraph opera LOT, who has been working for the Postal .eegrapn and Cable Company. was found in an unconscious condition this morning in a room at the Florence Hotel py one of the chamber maids. Physicians were hastily summoned and it was ascer- tained that the man was suffering from an overdose of opiates. Traces of mor- phine were found. All efforts to bring the man to his senses failed and he died early this afternoon. Hornady was about 32 years of age and was a'good telegraph operator, He was a good writer and did some newspaper work few days. A few weeks ago his wife died and he has been Respondent ever since. He also went to drinking and 1t Is believed that while in spell of despondency he took some opiate and died therefrom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
LOST.

LOST-Sunday afternoon, either on s. Mo Donough or S. Hull St. or Carter Hill Road. one lady's black sack coat. Finder will please return to Advertiser office and receive reward.
 If A& .~-@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
WANTED-~AGENTS.

FELL ARP From the Uncivil War to Date;'' memorial volume; splendid seller; exclusive territory; liberal terms; send 30 cents for out fit. Hudgins Publishing Company. Atlanta. Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
FINANCIAL.

~-~-----~----- ---~-------->--------~ MONEY to lend at from to per cent, de- pending on location of property; large small amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab- Etract Co, No. 6 s. Perry St If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
PERSONAL.

LADIES, Chichester's English PennyroyaI pills are the best; safe reliable; take no other:
 send 4c stamps for particulars; Relief for Iadies," in letter by return mail; ask your druggist. Chichester Chemical Co.,. Phila- delphia Pa. p-tu-th-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

Among the applicants for the place of State Bank Examiner is MT. s. P. Ken nedy of this city, MT. J. Gardner Greene, son of Judge James T. Greene. Is also an applicant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

Those Who Uuse "Garlands" are the best friends of. Garland Stoves and Ranges. adv-dexsu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Fine old mahogany furniture. car pets etc. two very large, handsome mirrors at Farley residence, POS $. Hull St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
MISCELLANEOUS.

CUT prices at BessOn's Drug Store. Theatre
 Building. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-K very fine butter COW, with sec ond calf; can be seen at 4o7 Goode St. H. c. Farley
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR RENTING desirable desk rooms, situ- ated in the Pollak building, in offices formerly occupied by Colonel Falkner; very desirable To- cation. Apply to Benjamin Screws in the Pol lak building. W
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-A Gabler piano. secondhand; good condition; will sell cheap; send for particulars. Address J., Drawer F, City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15
FOR RENT-RooMS.

. A PROSPEROUS drug business for sale. Cause,
 change in business. Parish Drug Co. Clayton.
 Ala 2t-10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-Shetland pony; young, gentle and beautiful; can be seen at W. Langston Hay goods stable corner Lawrence and Monroe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

NOTICE-For sale; on Oct. goth I will sell at the City Pound lot for pound fees, one black
 mule- i7 hands high, 10 years old. in good order, one large hind leg. A. Gerald, Chief of Police. ut
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR RENT-Three nice connecting rooms con venient. for light housekeeping. close to busi- ness nice neighborhood. on two car lines, rent cheap Address R. H., care Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

The Woodmen of the Worlds monu- ment in memory of Professor Jacob For ney, was unveiled Sunday at Springville with impressive ceremonies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR RENT-Four upstairs rooms in private residence blocks from Court Square. fur nished or unfurnished, telephone, priavte hack entrance and all modern conveniences.
 Box 94. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-At Trimbe's Stables today, 7- vear-old Wilkes mare. fast and absolutely gentle stands unhitched, lady drives her; also nice buggy and harness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

FOR SALE-Cheap, a blacksmith's rotary fan. John Bradford, 4 S. McDonough St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-15

The Alabama Steel and Wire Company filed a deed of trust in the probate of- fee Monday to the Bankers Trust Com pany for $75O,OO0 The State and coun- ty revenue on the deed of trust amounted to SLIPS.