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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
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 ilobe- Democrat.
 Next to finding an abiding place at an old soldiers encampment or reunion and locating a dining hall is the resistra ton bureau: for therein is the purpose and meaning of this assemblage. Survivors of the old company. if there Are any, or if not of the regiment. and even one of the same brigade. has some cheer in him. We can tell where Hood was and where Beauregard lay and what McDowell said and how the Johnnies yelled. or more likely ran. or how we ran for three days And didn't get a thing to eat until we got to the Ohio River and how we printed that newspaper on wall paper at Vfcks- burg. and how Colonel Smith made his fatal mistake which we knew was a mis- take all the time. Those are the tales that stale not. though we know our friend sometimes draws the long bow: but he has told the story OCT and OCT 90 often that he now believes it himself; and what mattereth 1t. it Is as true as much other history and as worthy as Robin Hood. In a long hall lie all the registration sheets from every State and Territory, and there are four old boys in blue from butternut Mississippi and 40 from Indiana A long column of vet erans of the Spanish war. veterans with down on their lips. or indeed, none, look ed on indulgently by their grizzied cid CTS who, remarkable enough. are taller and larger men. Has it ever occurred to any one to make any statistical com parison in this matter? Why were the en- listed men in the Spanish war shorter in stature than those in the civil war? Their handwriting Is dissimilar. A page of the old soldiers signatures is written larger more rugged, each one more character istic. perhaps. the ehirography of the younger soldiers is more uniform. more ''commercial'' in its style. even more leg ible But a page from the Illinois ros- ter looks like the familiar and famous grouping of names at the bottom of the Declaration Of Independence. Writing schools and writing masters, business col leges and more rigid systems of teach ing fin the public school is quelling the Individuality of handwriting. Maybe 1t is hnInR as much for other Individuaitties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

how will that affect the chances of the
 Presidents reelection? Tn the last six presidential campaigns the man who car- ried New York has been elected. In fact. there is an almost unbroken precedent for saving that as Ne wYork goes so goes the country. Mir. Tilden carried New York in 1876 and was not seated though by this time scarcely anyone denies that he was actually elected. Leaving out the Tilden episode. one would have to go back to ante-bellum days to find case, Of try the other G Yet it is true. as the friends of Prssts dent Roosevelt claim. that he may ba lucky enough to break the spell and be elected without New York This is so because of three facts: l. The Solid South" no longer exists in its former proportions, West Virginia and Maryland both being doubtful States. the former with a decided tendency to TO Republican and the latter with an equai- ly strong tendency to return to her ol6 Democratic faith 1 2. Indiana, New Jersey and Connecti- cut. which were formerly relied upon to go along with New York; are now apparently much disposed to be Rspub- lican and to stop wobbling about in New York company.
 3. The Republicans have gained a lit- tie advantage over former years by the latest apportionment.
 The electoral college of 1904 will cons sist of 476 votes. and 239 votes will he needed to elect. If Judge Parker or who soever is the Democratic nominee can carry New York, as is claimed, the
 Solid South,' including Maryland, bue excluding West Virginia. his vote will be as follows:
 Solid South"--Alabama. Arkansas,
 Florida. Georgia. Kentucky. Lou
 isiaHas Maryland, Mississippi, Mis-
 souri, North Carolina. South Caro-
 lima, Tennessee. Texas and Vir-
 ginla ........................... lb9 NeW aorh ..- ... .s.p....s,.............,.S S
 Iotal !. ...,... .................... l93
 Forty-one votes more would be needed. Where could they be found?
 sansuine Democrats point to the fol- lowing list of so-called doubtful States from which they hope to make up the re- quired number;
 Colorado. 5: Connecticut. 5; Delaware. 8: Idaho. 3; Indiana. l5; Montana. 3; Nevada. |S; New Jersey, 12;, Utah. 3; West vir- ginia. :; total. 61
 Of these ten States the Republicans . claim that Connecticut Indiana. New Jer- sey and West Virginia are safely Repub- lican or forty-one votes out of the sixty one. On this showing they base their claim that President Roosevelt can easily be reelected without New York.
 But thereis another way Of looking ct it. New Jersey and Connecticut are close ly related to New York and are generally affected by the same causes. If New Jersey and Connecticut were to go along with New York and the Democrats were also to carry Delaware. Colorado. Idaho, Montana. Nevada and Utah, they would have just enugh votes to elect or 25s. The situation Is such that NIT. Roosevelt might indeed without New York: on the other hand. the Democrats might win with New York and the South. without carrying Indiana.
 It Is pretty obvious that if the Demo crats can make good their claim of New York next years Presidential campaign will be battle royal. in which every electoral vote may be of primo impoF~ tAnce,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
Propoees 5-Year Scale .
owenton Commencement

The nfth annual commencement sermon or the North Alabama Conference College at Owenton was delivered yesterday morning in the college chaped by Rev. l.. Andrews, D. D.. pastor of the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church of Montwon
 cry. Tho sermon was heard by a IarE,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
READY FOR THE TEST.
Colum biana Anxious for a Court
 House Election

Columbiana, June 1-(Speeial-The pro tracted meeting at the Methodist Church closed last night. While no new mem befs were received into the church, the meeting was deeply spiritual and the pas tor and officers of the church are much encouraged. Yesterday at Il o'clock the pastor, Rev Mir Harris preached an able sermon on Gods power to qualify his children for his service. and to use them. one of the features of the service was the song The Holy City. sung by fl. F. Whitaker of Montevallo MT. Whit aker Is one of the finest vocal'sts in the County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
AFTER PISTOL ToTERs.
Mayor Campbell of Gadsden Adopts
 Rigorous Policy.

Ciadsden. June 1.-(SpeciaD - Robert Campbell. Gadsden's new Mayor, Is af- ter pistol toters in this section and is following in the footsteps of Judge Fea- gin of Birmingham. Mayor Campbell says that the man who conceals a pistol about his person Is a self confessed crim- inal. He is looking for trouble and am going to see that he gets it." These re- marks were caused by negro who was before him Saturday on the charge of carrying a concealed pistol and he was fined sl00 and thirty days additional on the streets and fin case he does not pay the fine of $1O0 he is sentenced to the streets for a term of 234 days. Mayor Campbell says that he will know no man and that rich or poor. high or low, white or black win all get the same sentence of 2S4 days on the streets if they are convicted on the charge of carrying concealed pistol.
 Another big deal in real estate was made in this county last Saturday when W. IT. Hassinger of Birmingham filed several deeds which transferred to btfn from Gen. E. W. Rucker, also of Bir- mingham. some 54s acres of fine mineral lands near Hill postofIice in Etowah County. sixteen miles northwest of Gsds- den. The consideration was Ss.200 Mir. Hassinger was asked fl he intended to develop the land. He said Yes. but I cannot tell you just yet what we intend to do
 At a meeting of the City Council of Alabama City Saturday night that body decided to contract the citys limit so as to leave the steel plant out as it did not desire to be within the city limits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham, June 1.-tSpecial) )-Cotton merchants in Birmingham assert that while several of the cotton mills in North Alabama are in need of cotton, they will all continue in steady operation. s. E. Conner, President of the Avondale mills (Birmingham) states that 400 bales of cotton are needed by his institution be- fore the new crop comes in, but there will be steady operation at the plant. He states that as many spindles will be in full motion during the month of June as were in operation during May, and in July there Will be steady operation also, inasmuch as there are orders on hand and in sight to warrant this. He denies that his mills have disposed of any cotton since the high prices have been in effect. Cotton brokers say that between 800 and 1000 bales of cotton have been sold in North Alabama since prices have been up. a big profit being made in the differ ence of price since cotton was purchased and what 1t is now.
 Insurance Men Act.
 On oficial fire insurance inspector. whose entire time will he taken up in the investigation of nres and examina- tion of risks. will be stationed hereafter in Birmingham, being maintained by the
 
 nent electrical inspector will be installed in Birmingham at once to make examina- ton of all new work. This was caused by the increased number of fires. A promi- nent insurance man states that Birming- hams loss by fire during the past year was greater in proportion to the size of the city than any other place in the South. with the exception of those cities where widespread confiaGrations had been ez perienced.
 Four Confirmants
 Three little girls. Sophia Schwabacker. Stella Bernheim and Celia Brown. and one little boy. Melville Sommors. were confirmed this morning in the Jewish Temple here. Temple Emanuel The church was well crowded Rabbi NJ NewfieId was in charge and the choir was augmented by sixteen voices.
 Proposes 5-Year Scale.
 The Board of Trade of Ensley the steel suburb of Birmingham. has taken the initiative looking to a request on the part of all Boards of Trade and Commercial Cubs in the coal-bearing district of Ala oaua for the district organization of the United Mine Workers of America to make a wage contract for five years instead of only twelve months as has been the rule heretofore. The wage scale conven- ton of tine miners commences on June 18th, and already there Is a feeling of un- rest and insecurity in business circles It is believed that with the scale being made for five years that much of this In- rest and uneasiness annually can be avoided. The Boards of Trade and Com mercfal Clubs will probably 20 in with the Ens!ey Board of Trade in this mat ter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
To Lay Cornerstone on the Fourth.

Eufaula. June l.-(SpeciaD-The Daugh- ters of the Confederacy have decided to have the cornerstone of the Confederate monument laid on the Fourth of July when a glorious celebration of the day VIII be observed by the citizens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

News has bee@ received here that |. T. Bum of Stevenson and Miss Tommie Mcconnell. daughter of Chancellor T. M. Mcconnell of Chattanooga. were married last week in Los Angeles, Cal. MT. Bum is a popular Jackson County boy, and Miss Mcconnell Is society belle of Chat tanooga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.
Playmates Ignited Newspaper which
 Fired Little Bows Clothing.

Scottsboro. June 1.-(SpeciaD-Eddie the two-year- old child of MT. and Mrs. J. A. Patterson of Stevenson. was burned to death last week. Several children were playing on the floor with some newspa- pers and the idea occurred to ona of them to strike a match to one of the newspa- pers. This done the flame sprang quickly up lighting the clothing of the Nchild. burning him so badly that death soon followed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

Shelley Lodge No 14O F. and A. NJ. of this city, elected officers at Its regular meeting Saturday night. The following are the oflcers-elect: D. R. McMliian. W. M: George F. Mason. s. w.; Louis Tinney, J. w.: Henry Miner. Secretary: Rufus Lester. Treasurer; Richard Tinney, Tiler; D. c. Glenn. s. D.: T. w. Tinney. J.p.; II. NJ. Mlstead. Chaplain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

The citizens of Columbiana were very much disappointed at Cslera's withdrawa nf her petition from the Governor asking for A court house election Columhiana
 Is ready for the election. and Is saving Let 1t come" IL was hoped 1t could be
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
COUNTY sUPERNTENDENTs.
Annual Meeting to Be Held in Bir-
 mingham

Birmingham. June 1-(speciaD The an. nuaI meeting of tho County superintsnd-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

called for about the first of August. as this will he a time when the farmers of the County will be less engaged with their crops than at any other season of tho year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

Commissioners Court convened in regu- IT session this afternoon at 3 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

A girl that cant cook and-e~ill cook ought to be suppressed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02

This city and surrounding section. re- ceived fine rain Friday and another Saturday night. The farmers are wearing bright smiles fin view of the present crop prospects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-02
TUESDAY SPECIALS

TUESDAY
 SPECIALS
 Today. Fine Spreckled Trout, Milk Fat Veal, Spring Lamb, Corn-fed Beef, Everything Good to Eat, Meehan & Co.,, 31 Monroe. Phone 200
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
Thurber-Day Wedding.

This afternoon at 4::3O oc-
Cured the very pretty home
wedding of Miss Marie L. Thur
ber and Mr.. Rufus e. Day, at
the home of the bride on Ninth
street, Rev. MacAllister oficiat-
ing. The house was very
beautifully decorated in aspar-
agus plumosa and chrysanthe-
NUNS in abundance. The color
scheme of green and white was
carried out throughout the
house. Promptly at 4::30, the
bridal party marched in to the
musi of Lohengrin's wedding
march, which was played by
Mrs. John Walker, sister of the
bride. The brides gown was a
beautiful creation of white
French organdie made over a
lace drop skirt. The bride car
ried a beautiful bunch of white
roses. Twenty-Five intimate
friends and relatives were pres
ent. Supper was served inn
mediately after the ceremony.
The bride and groom depart
this evening on the $50 train
for Jefferson, Ia, and Chicago,
where they will spend several
days. The brides go-away
gown is a handsome blue tailor
made zibeline, with hat and
gloves to match. The bride is
a Missouri Valley girl, having
lived here all her life and is
very popular among her large
circle of friends. The Times
extends congratulations.
Mrs. John w. Owens and
daughter Leila are Omaha visit.
ors today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
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Bears tho n The Kind You Have Always Bougt
''s;;'''' 's':; !; ''' ls,nzzil'z;S;:z;;:;,1,; K

The Treble Clef were enter
tanned yesterday afternoon ly
Miss Jose Harmon and Miss
Leila Ovens at tn, homo of the
formes on north Fourth. A
lecture recital, which is given
the last Monday in each month,
was CONDUCTED By Miss Jessie
Brlnlriif. Tne lesson was on
Handel. Mrs. Sims gave his
life, Ms. Kellogg select read
ings, vocal solo by Mrs. Hills,
instrumental solos by Mrs.
Mckay and Miss Owens. At
the close of the afternoon the
ho5tesses, assisted by Miss Lot
tie McGavren, served a two
course luncheon. Each memb-
er was given as a souvenir, a
dainty pen and ink sketch, the
haadiwork Of "Billy Harmon"
The members of this club are
working on the Cantata, "Thc
Fisher Maidens," which the
Orchestra will give at the Ope-
RI House the first week in De-
cember, under the auspices of
the Benevolent Society of this
place Daily News.
S. H. Morgan and wife visited
w. A. Selvy in La Grangr
township yesterday and brought
to our office two ears of corn
from Mr.. Selvy's farm of this
years raising, measuring l3A
inches in length and l8 rows of
solid corn. Mr.. Selvy has IS
acres in corn of which this is a
sample.
Miss Lena Book, Of Omaha,
arrived in the Valley this morn
ing to attend the Burbank-Smith
wedding this evening.
Attorney Egan, of Logan, was
in the Valley this morning on
his way home. chad been up
on the bottom on legal busi-
ness.
VIM. Olinger of Cincinnati
} township, was in the Valley
: this morning on his way to Lo-
gan on business.
/ Mrs. Ida B. Wise Secretary
! o. the State w. C. T. u. is an
Omaha visitor today, on busi-
ness connected with the w. C..
T. U.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Andy Teal, of Norfolk,
Mrs. M. q. Stevens, of Grand
Rapids, Mich, and Mrs. H. A..
Moore and granddaughter,
Elaine Mathers, are visiting
friends in Logan today.
James Kirlin is i'm Omaha to-
day.
Henry DeCou, democratic
candidate for Representative,
is in the Valley today, getting
acquainted with the voters. Mr..
DeCou is making a splendid
canvas, and has good prospects
of election. He will make a
fine member, and will look after
the interests of the people of
this county.
George johnson was able to
sit up a short while today.
c. ]. Cutler, of Modale, was
in the Valley on business today.
Mrs. j. w. Axtell returned to
her home in Omaha this morn
ing after a visit in this city
with her sister, Mrs. w. H.
Fensler.
Earl Harris is considerably
better, as he was able to sit up
about an hour yesterday.
Fred Brown is reported bet
ter today.
Sam Holmes was scuffling
with a friend three weeks age
and injured his ankle. Today
is the first time since that he
has been able to be in the
water commissioners office
That was an expensive scuffle
for Samuel.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
INDIANS MAY NOT
SELL THEIR LANDS
Those on Rosebud Reservation
Seem to be Averse Is Allow
Ing Uncle Sam to Buy
Them.

The Rosebud Indian Reser-
walton may not be opened to
settlement. Major James Nc
Laughlin, who has been at
work securing the names of
the Indians who were willing
to sell their lands to the gov
ernment, has reported that he
has secured a majority of the
adults, but needs more than 300
to sign the paper, in order to
have the three-fourths major
ity necessary for the sale of
the lands.
By the first bill the Indians
were to receive $3.50 per acre
for the land, paid in INSTALL
ments, but they thought it was
not enough money. The pres
ent bill will give them $2.75
The government may take the
matter up independently, and
pay the Indians whatever ii
thinks right, according to a
holding of the supreme court
of the United States.
This will be a hard blow fol
Bonesteel, if it is true, as that
town is depending on the open.
ing of the reservation for it's
boom next spring.
Mrs. Millie Reel of Honey
| Creek. is visiting her numerous
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
To Play The Valley.

The Council Bluffs High
school second football team will
play at Missouri Valley Friday
afternoon With the town team
of that tplace. The second team
has been practicing nightly at
the grounds at Sixteenth ave-
nue. and Sixth street and has
strengthened wonderfully dur
ing the past few weeks. A
close and interesting contest is
expected and a number of His h
scao O ers are planning to at
tend the game. Nonpareil.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
Worlds Fair"

A st. Louis Worlds Fair In
formation Bureau has been es-
tablished at 1901 Farnam st.
Omaha, Nebr. in charge of Har-
ry p. Moores, where all infor-
nation will be cheerfully fur
nished free of charge. If
The weather is getting cool
now and the ladies and children
will need that fine underwear
now on sale at the Leader. Be-
fore you buy call and see the
stock.
The Leader is holding a specl-
al sale on dress goods this week..
Call and see the fine patterns
they are showing.
The new line Of latest styIe
hats now being displayed by the
Leader is the finest selections.
ever shown in this city. Call.
and see them,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

John Brennan writes to a
friend in this city from Grand
Forks, N. ID. where he has been
for several weeks for his health
that he is much improved and
will be home about the first OF
November.
Born, to Mr.. and Mrs. r. M
Blunt, a daughter, October "a
%. L. Cook, the cigar man an(
chess player, of Council Bluffs
was in the Valley today calling
on friends.
o. B. Walker of Norfolk was
in the Valley today on his way
to Logan, called there by the
sickness of his mother, Mrs. w
F. Walker.
How many voters in Mo. Val
ley would oppose g foreign
company if it wanted to estab
lish a 100000 manufactory il
in Mo. Valley. Not one. The1
why not be as liberal with ou1
home citizens? If the franchise
carries, S30,000will be added t.
Mo. Valley.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Miss Mable Gumb was given
a pleasant surprise party the
first of the week. Thirteen of
her little friends walked in en-
her and spent the evening in
games, music etc. Refresh
ments were served at 10 o'clock
after which games were played.
All had a good time. **
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

John Henderson, formerly
helper at the baggage room in
this city came in from North
Platte last night for a visit with
friends.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Court convenes next week,
Wednesday Nov. 4th. Judge
Thornell presiding. There will
be a big docket the coming
term.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. E. Cole, of Willow Park
will entertain a few friends to-
day at dinner, as follows: Mrs.
r. Newton, Mrs. NJ. Demmon,
Mrs. ]. II. Mcclure, Mrs. Har-
Wy Faith and Mrs. j. Harder.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Millie Reel of Honey
Creek, is visiting her numerous
friends and relatives in the
Valley. She is the guest of Mr.
and Mrs. ]. w. q. Owens today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
Dsn't Need Them Yet.

A firm in Milwaukee sends
US a circular this morning Of
feriny US a reduced rate on
asbestls covering etc. Well,
some of our religious brethren
think that w, will need this
kind of a covering later on. but
at the presen. time we don't
feel that we need it. We are
pleased to get the circular, as
we will know where to look for
an asbestus shirt if we get right
sick
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Ida B. Wise Secretary
o. the State w. C. 7. U. is an
Omaha visitor today, on busi-
ness connected with the w. C.
T. U.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. Dan Woodland says the
hollyhock story isn't the whole
thing. She found a large patch
Of violets in bloom yesterday
out in Willow Park.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29
wer1 on ST. John Leycc Ordered

At an adjourned meeting of
the City Council last night the
city clerk was instructed to
advertise for bids for the grad
ing of the st. John levee. The
work will be pushed through
to completion as soon as the es-
Inmates are made and the bids
advertised..for and let. This is..a
work that the business men of
Mo. Valley are deeply interest
ed in.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Rev. Williams returned from
Hastings, Iowa today, where he
had been attending the District
conference of the M. q. church.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

VIM. Olinger of Cincinnati
township, was in the Valley
this morning on his way to Lo-
gan on business.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Attorney Egan, of Logan, was
in the Valley this morning on
his way home. He had been up
on the bottom on legal busi-
ness.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

Mrs. John W. Owens and
daughter Leila are Omaha visit
ors today.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-10-29

George johnson was able to
sit up a short while today.