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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

of visitors to the carnival. Guests were entertained during the entire evening most royalty.
 The musical comedy "A Wifes Plot, or He is not Jealous," was the leading feature. The cast was as follows: Dr, August Milton. by John B. Eckel; Cecilia his wife, Miss Gertrude Solomon; Bar ton. her uncle, S. Schlesslnger; Susan, a maid Miss Claire Adrienne Pollock. The orchestra was Mrs. J. s. Simons, Misses Birdie Eichold and Georgie Stirling, Leo M. Brown, E. E. Bernheimer and Walter Mitchell.
 Among the visitors were Miss Mathilde Woolf of Selma, Mrs. and Miss Long of Greenville, Miss Edna Solomon of Louis vile, Mrs. Henry Jonas of Philadelphia. Mrs Leon l.. Solomon of Louisville, Miss 
 /Noa+fu,,od or Do,.o Iys..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

mittance was by card and the scene, on the inside, was gorgeous in the extreme
 For the delectation of those not fortun- ate enough to receive bids to the recep- ton to the Ruler, the Imperial band dis coursed sweet music in the square during the afternoon, similar to the concert of the morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

years have in store for you.
 T have traversed continents and seas to meet and greet you on this glad gala day. I have proclaimed throughout my realm that this shall be a time of un- abated joy and that all my subjects shall lay aside the sterner cares of fife.
 With this key, l would unlock the temple of happiness and bid every guest of your Southern city enter with fearless
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Coronation Ceremony.

The most brilliant function in recent years in connection with Mardi Gras Carnivals was the coronation ceremony of the Queen by Felix III and the ball in German Relief Hall Costume de rigueu was rigidly enforced.
 The throne erected upon the stage was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

SspeiaDNO  
 
  queened her unquesoned
  typical eHmes  indeed of white of his stonev grdle ands seer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

Glorious Weather Prevails on the First Day of the Mardi Gras Festivities-Thous- ands of Joyous Humans
 Throng tie Streets of
 Mobile and Partic-
 pateinF Festivities.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
SALVATION ARMY'S
PLANS COMPLETE

In the back room of the Salvation Army
hall at Twelfth street and Pacific avenue
are bundles and boxes enough to fill a van.
1t is the intention of these people to
feed as many poor people as possible. Some
firms have not sent in tnelr donations, but
they are expected this afternoon or to-
morrow. The Christmas tree exercises
will take place Friday evening. Presents
for children are badly needed. They can
be sent in Friday.
The Merchants Delivery company will
take all donations to the hall FRIDAY. Al
most one hundred families are on the lisr
of needy now. To each of these will be
given according to needs. The provisions
have been apportioned to each family as
follows: Meat, pounds; coffee, pound;
sugar, pounds; tea, 1s pound; corn, l
can; peaches, can; -four, 10 pounds; po-
tatoes, 10 pounds; butter, " pound; APP
pies, 5 pounds; bread, 2 oaves; l mince
pie and a bunch of celery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
MARINE NEWS

If the condition of the steamer Grey
hound is as represented Captain Wilson
will accept her. He is in Seattle today
looking at the boat, which is on the
ways there. As the Greyhound was re-
Gently overhauled it is safe to say he will
soon be her master.
He intends to make two trips day be-
tween Olympia and Tacoma and connect
either with the Flyer or the Interurban
for Seattle, probably the latter.
Captain Wilson is backed by Olympia
people They will have strong opposition
on the Olympia run, as the Mcdonald
company threatens to put on another boat
to cover the Greyhound's run.
The collier Leelanaw is due tonight or
tomorrow morning from San Francisco.
The collier Mackinaw arrived from San
Francisco last night. She discharged $500
kegs of powder at the Oriental dock. Part
of it is for the Roslyn mines. Her cap
tain reports fair weather up, but strong
southeast winds going down. The Mack
inaw. owing to a scarcity of coal, may
not get away for several days.
The French bark Eugene Fantrel ar
rived from Seattle last night and is dis
charging cement and brick at the CONNER
cial dock, consigned TO F. T. Grove.
The steam schooner w. Fl. Kruger will
get away for California this afternoon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

shot brough him to his senses. One of
the thugs fired shot at Martin, but
the bullet imbedded itself in the wall a
few inches from Mrs. Martins head.
While one of the bandits kept the two
victims covered, the third took the $50
from the cash drawer.
Part of the money was government
funds and the balance belonged to Mar
tin. No stamps, registered mail or other
valuables were touched.
After the hold-ups had finished their
work they went to their launch and were
soon out of sight.
A boat started after them, but it was
of no use to follow, as there was no boat
near fast enough to catch the launch
Olalla is Just over the line from Pierce
county in Kitsap. The sheriffs of that
county and King county and the United
States marshal have been notified of the
robbery and lookout is being kept.
The Tacoma police will make an effort
to apprehend the thugs.
None of the men could be recognized on
account of their DISCUSSES. Al had hand
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
EOZD-UP
Three Masked Men Rob the OIa|Ia Post
master Of Eighty Dollars ---One
Shot Is Fired

Three masked men held up and robbed
John Martin, postmaster OF Olalla, and
his wife at o'clock last night.
They fired one shot that just missed
Mrs. Martin and made their escape with
$50 in money.
No trace of the robbers has been Sc
cured.
They came to Olalla in naphtha launch
and got away, understanding all pursuers.
Shortly before 8 o'clock the hree
masked men, all dressed in oilskins, rub
Der boots and sou'westerns, landed at
Olalla in their small nameless naphtha
launch
They tied up their boat quickly and
at once went to the postoffce. They
probably knew that at this season con-
siderable money would be kept in the
till
The three men entered the office at
once. At the time the postmaster, Martin.
and his wife were the only ones in the
store
Hands up" was the command.
Mr.. Martin did not at once comply, but
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
FRENCH SAILORS
GET IN TROUBLE
Refuses to Pay for Meal,
Now one is in Jail and
Another in Hospital

One French sailor Is in the Fannie 6.
Paddock hospital with broken leg, and
another is in the city Jail as the result
OF an attempt made last night by a crowd
OF sailors to paint the town deep rich
red.
They started to drink all that their
money would buy and became engaged in
numerous fights among themselves Early
this morning all but two of them went
back to the ships. The two who remained
are in bad fix.
They walked into the Hastead house
at Seventh street and Pacific avenue about
o'clock to get meal They ordered the
best they could see on the bill of fare
and then nearly everything else.
When .heir appetites had been appeased
they started to leave. When the cashier
asked for the pay for the meal the sailors
refused to give up. They were pennilass
and no money could be gotten from them.
Someone started to take it out Of them
with good beating and small riot start
ed. In the melee one of the sailors had
his leg broken and the other was much
the worse for wear.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
FR|ARS GET
100000

WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. 23.-Gov-
ernor Taft's tentative agreement with the
friars for the sale of their Philippine
lands to America has been approved by
the president. The price is 81, 900.
A conference was held at the White
House this morning between the president
and Secretaries Shaw and Root for the pur-
pose of making arrangements for the issue
Of bonds in payment for the lands. The
administration plans to resell the lands to
natives who are now holding the same as
tenants, extending the utmost liberality to
them in the shape of long payments.
The president today appointed Lawrence
Murray of Chicago secretary of commerce
and labor.
The bonds are to be issued in the name
of the Philippine government. General
instructions were cabled to the Philippine
commission today in regard to the form of
interest and other necessary points. The
bonds will bear 4 per cent.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
SKIPPED

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 2S.-S. w.
Parker escaped from Detective Day early
this morning at Umatilla and it is sup
posed took an outgoing train from there.
Parker is the son of wealthy Deer Lodge,
Mont, mining man, and was being taken
to Portland for trial. He passed four
checks here and did similar tricks through
out the Northwest last November. His
father has settled part of the claims and
is trying to settle the balance. The father
is said to have given large sum of money
to his son before leaving Deer Lodge with
the detective
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

to wait until spring before starting the
building.
AT the present time the Northern Pa
chc is compelled to send its injured to
public hospitals, especially ON the west
side Of the mountains, as the nearest com
pany hospital is at Missoula, Mont. Plans
have not yet been drawn for the building,
but the architect will receive instructions
to anticipate future extension The site
delighted President Elliott, who spoke
very enthusiastically in regard TO it. Whe-
ther 1t win be a brick or frame building
has not been decided at any rate it will
be equipped with all modern appliances.
1t is expected that it win be one of the
most up-to-date hospitals on the coast.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

went to the Donnelly to see if it had been
found. With the assistance of Mr.. John
Donnelly the room was searched, but no
envelope containing money was found. The
chambermaid had changed the bed
clothing and the chief, with his associates
next searched the bundle awaiting the
laundryman. Here was the money, which
would soon have been in boiling soapsuds
Mr.. Carter, after informing the police
here, took the next train back to Tacoma
He was given his money and took the
evening train for the southern city last
night.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
RUNAWAY GIRLS
Two Tacoma Misses Found
by Chief Fackler and
Sent Home

Two girls, aged % and II years, who
left their home here Monday night, caus-
ing their parents a good deal Of anxiety,
were picked up late last night by Chief
of Police Fackler. Their names are with
held by the police on account Of their fam
lies, which are among the most respecta
bic in the city.
A thorough search Of questionable re-
sorts and places Of amusement was made
last night until the chief found the girls
They were not booked at the police sta
ton, but given lecture and gent to their
homes.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

The liner Centennial, Captain Strand,
is finishing loading her general cargo at
the Northwestern dock. Her whole cargo
of 200 tons is being taken here. She will
get away this afternoon or tomorrow
morning.
The steamer Majestic, which has been
undergoing repairs at the Quartermaster
Harbor drydock, is to come off on Christ
mas day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
HOSPITAL SITE SECURED
Property Near Mckinley Park to be Used for New In
siution Of Northern Pacific Benevolent Association

A site for the new hospital to be found
ed here was secured yesterday by the
Northern Pacific Benevolent association.
The property acquired is between East II
and ! streets and Immediately south of
Mckinley park. The deed filed in the
office of the county auditor yesterday
conveys the property to A. e. Law and
b. S. Grosscup, representatives of the as
socation. The consideration was $4,000.
All is in readiness to start work on the
new grounds, but it has been thought best
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
WHITE, WHITE AS
THE DRIVEN SNOW
Chas M. Schwab Emphatically Declares Himself to be-
in the Shipbuilding Matter
MIrski'tP MA.

NEW YORK, Dec 23.-Charles M.
Schwab has filed an answer in the United
States Shipbuilding case, denying that he
was one of the promoters of the Ship
building company. He also denies that he
conceived a scheme to transfer the plant
of the Bethlehem Steel works to the COM
pany at an exorbitant figure. He says
further:
81 admit that / am the owner and hold
er of upward of 100000 of the SlO,OOO,-
900 of the preferred and upward of $9,-
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

100000 of the sl0,OOO,0O0 of the common
stock of the shipbuilding company, issued
for the stock of the steel company, but /
deny that any associates of mine are the
owners of the remainder of the preferred
and common stock SO issued for the stock
Of the Bethlehem Steel company, except
that | sold and transferred some of said
bonds and stocks to third parties"
Proceeding, Schwab AYERS that he never
did thing in relation to the shipbuilding
company that was not eminently proper
and right.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
MORE OF THE
BANDITS WORK

PUEBLO, Col, Dec. 23.-The police
here believe that Peter Niedermeyer, the
Chicago car barn bandit, was guilty Of
the murder of c. Bishop and DIR. Turner
in an attempted hold-up on the night
of March Is.
Niedemeyer was in Cripple Creek two
days before he reached Pueblo and in his
confession admitted one crime committed
in this state.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
CITY COUNCIL
MEETS TONIGHT 7

The city fathers will meet tonight for
their regular weekly conference. An ordi-
nance will probably be introduced appro-
priating 1910 for the sprinkling Of
Wright park. Stuart Rice, president OF
the park board, appeared before the water
and light committee yesterday and urged
that they make favorable report to the
city council tonight.
A resolution will probably be introduced
by Councilman Hawley, chairman of the
streets and alleys committee, to construct
sidewalks on both sides of South D. street
from st. Helens avenue to Jefferson ave
nue. As this is a needed improvement, no
doubt it will be received with favor.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
MAP
OF TACOMA

Secretary j. M Pattullo of the Young
Mems Christian association has filed a pc
tition in the city clerks office that will
be acted upon by the council tonight. He
asks that the city engineer be authorized
to present to the association one of the
recent maps of the city similar to the
one in the city controllers office Hun,
dreds of strangers go to the Y. M. c. A.
for information of this city and map
of this character would be a great benefit
to the public
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
SECRET WORK

TOXIC, Dec 23.-The newspaper Main
ichi today asserts that Russia is preparing
Antung and Kyongwan for defense and
has been employing 200 carts for several
nights past bringing provisions and muni-
tions of war
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
HID HIS MONEY AND LEFT 1T
B. M. Carter Discovers After Leaving Tacoma That
he had Also Left his Money

and left the hotel without taking the
money with him. Yesterday forenoon he
purchased a ticket for San Francisco and
had gone as far as Winlock Wash, when
it occurred to him that his much treasured
gold lay hidden in the FELLOWSHIP at the
Donnelly. He Immediately communicated
with the police here and Chief Faekler
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
STOLE A TWO
CENT STAMP
And Served Fifteen Years
to Pay For it

SIOUX FALLS, S. d., Dec. 23.--After
having served Is years imprisonment, less
time allowance, for the theft of two
cent stamp, Ellsworth Defrance was lib
Grated today.
He held up mail carrier in Nebraska
and, although it was shown at the trial
that he secured only two-cent stamp, he
was imprisoned for life.
President Mckinley commuted the SEN
tence to Is years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
GOT A DUCKING

Olaf Jansen, Norwegian sailor, who
spent last night ashore, attempted to
board his ship by going across float.
lie brought up in the bay, but managed
to get out with a little assistance.
The loss Of his handbag and a thorough
ducking was the only damage be sus-
tanned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

In order to make his money secure E.
NJ. Carter, who occupied room at the
Donnelly hotel Monday night, placed an
envelope containing $3.50 inside the pillow
slip on his bed, then threw himself down
for a good nights sleep. On arising
yesterday morning, however, he forgot
about the newly devised safe deposit vault
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

kerchiefs over their faces and all were
dressed alike. The three were almost Of a
Gze. Little was sad by the men, who
appeared to be old hands at the business.
Olalla is a small town about IL miles
north of Tacoma on the west side OF the
Sound opposite Vashon island
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
To CLOSE TODAY
After Eleven Days Vacation
for Holidays, Study Will
be Resumed Jan. 4

All Of the city schools close today after
having finished the first term OF their
work. Closing exercises viii be held in
almost all of the schools, conducted by
the pupils, and some very good programs
have been prepared. The schools will re-
open January a.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
CIVIL WAR RELIC

D. Dowden, a Union veteran of the
Civil war, who has charge of the elevator
at the city hall, had musket ball re-
moved from his right hip last night He
was founded at Bald Hill, July %, 1864, oD
the same day that General Mcpherson
was wounded. Dowden received two sabre
cuts in the same fight He belonged to
Wisconsin regiment. The musket he car
ried hangs in the Ferry museum and shows
the sabre cuts he warded off.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
WATERS
GE: IS It

WASHINGTON, d. G., Dec. 2s.-Post-
master General Payne today appointed @.
w. Waters OF New York superintendent
Of salaries and allowances in the place
been acting in that capacity since March,
being called from the head Of the Colo
RADIO division. He has been in the service
ten years. The salary is $4,000 year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
BIDS FOR STREET WORK

The commissioner of public works will
receive bids for the South Seventh street
grading December 90 Al roadway 40 feet
wide, cement sidewalks, plank curbs and
CUTTERS are to be put in from n street
to Sprague avenue.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
WORK STARTED

The contract plans for the new Puy-
allup bridge have been revised so the old
embankment had to be torn down. The
contractors commenced their work by driv
ing the piles for the new structure.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

gram from Vladivostock today says that
Admiral Alexieff, viceroy in the Far East,
is authorized to settle on the spot all
questions concerning neighboring states
and to take all measures which appear
expedient.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2s.--Minis-
ter Leishman cables from Constantinople
under yesterdays date that Consul Davis
has arrived at Alexandretta on the San
Francisco The local governor made an
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

TOLEDO O., Dec. 23.--After FIVE
weeks session special grand jury today
returned 10 indictments, chiefly against
ex-city officials charged with soliciting and
accepting bribes
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
TEN STRIKERS
ARE INDICTED

CHICAGO, Dec 23.-The grand jury
this afternoon returned ten indictments
against union carmen, charging assault and
inciting to riot in the recent strike.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23

abject apology and expressed the regret
of the Turkish government for the as,
sault on Davis in manner thoroughly
satisfactory to the American representa-.
tive. The San Francisco has returned to
Beirut
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1903-12-23
He IS 1T

ST. PETERSBURG, Dec. PA tele-
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-21
producing strata' and the wells fall
to show staying qualities

The we'll on the Arrick farm, on
Sims run acrose the river, was
drilled In Monday morning and IS
estimated to be good for IS to rs
barrels per day In the Keener sand.
1t was shot yesterday and the latest
heard from 1t last evening was that
1t had made flow and was show
ing up for at least the minimum
figures given above. 1t Is reported
that the owners of this we'll have
located another one on the Austin
farm, short distance down the run
from the old one drilled on the
same lease number of years ago,
and which made such fine sho0-
Ing till the salt water spoiled u.
1t Is also stated tina the work iof
drilling the we'll on the HARRISON
farm-the rig for which Is already
ur-will be pushed as rapidly as
possible. -Clarington, O., Iudepen-
dent.
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-03-21
PROCLAMATION AND
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
Sistersville, Tyler Co,
West Va,
Feb. ~, 1903.

Feb. ~, 1903. }
The legally qualified voters Of the
City of Sistersville, Tyler county,
West Virginia, will take notice that
the annual municipal election In and
for said city will be held therein, at
different wards thereof, on Thurs
day, the Goth day of March, 1903,
for the purpose of electing the fol-
lowing municipal officers, towlt:
Mayor. city clerk, city collector and
treasurer, city assessor, three audi
tors, also one councilman from each
OF the wards tor the period OF two
years, and the said voters will take
further notice that the following
named gentlemen are hereby ap'
pointed commissioners for the pur
pose of holding and conducting
said election.
1st ward-George W. Hill, W. L.
Armstrong, w. Scott Mooney.
end ward-Walter Aspin, Peter
Ames, G. M. Beaver.
3rd ward-Fred Anshttz, Joe
Magner, A. P. Heckathorn.
4th ward-F. D. Mccoy, Henry
W. Roberts, Frank Hicks.
II. G. MEEK,
Mayor,
JAS. H. PINE,
City clerk. tn sa If