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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
ROOSEVELT WILL REST.
Strenuous President to Enjoy Holidays Quietly.

Washington, Dec. 23.-President Roosevelt so far as the exigencies of public business will permit, will rest thoroughly during the Christmas holi- days.
 No engagements will be made for next week except on matter of great importance. The President expects to spend as little time as possi- ble in his office. He will devote a large part of his time to outdoor re- creation and with members of his fam fly and personal friends will walk, drive and ride horse back several hours each day.
 Since Congress convened on the fifth. the President has been under a heavy strain, mental and physical, many hours of every day and night has been spent in receiving callers with whom he has discussed scores of im- portant questions
 In the experience of the old White House attaches no President ever re- ceived so many people in the same length of time as MT. Roosevelt has during the past month. He has en- dured the strain wieh scarcely an out ward evidence of fatigue but he feels the need of respite from so constant a demand on his time and strength and proposes to take it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
McpHEETERs ON STAND.
Testified as to SpotIess Character o
 R1nir.

Blair.
 St. LouisA Dec. 23.-The testimony of Thomas S. McPheeters. for many years an intimate friend of the late. James l.. Blair was the feature today of the testimony in the suit brought by a New York life insurance company to annul a $200.00O policy on the life of Blair.
 MT. McPheeters told of the prominent part taken by Blair in all movemets for the betterment of civic conditions and declared that he often aroused public sentiment at the risk of per- sonal criticism. The witness rehearsed the story told by Blair that brother had involved him in financial dificul- ties and said that he had called a meeting of Blair's creditors to see if could not be done for his relief.
 Later, according to Mir. McPheeter's testimony a note given by Blair De- came due and when a local bank be- came insistent and Blair had told Mo- Pheeters that he could not raise the funds, MT. McPheeters went to ten of Blair's friends and secured the money, $35.000 with which to take up the note.
 David R. Francis. president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Com ,pany also was witness. Mir. Francis told of q meeting of the board of di- rectors of the worlds fair after the publication of the alleged peculations of Blair who was at that time general counsel for the worlds fair company at which 1t was intimated by one of the directors that from personal knowl- edge he knew that Blair was guilty MT. Francis said that when Blair heard of the accusation he offered his resig- nation after demanding to know the name of the man who professed to know of his guilt.
 President Francis said that he re- fused to tell the name to Blair and he also refused to disclose the identity of the director when requested to do so at today's hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
WILL MAKE BOND.
Judge Jones Refers Matter to Distrie
 Attorney.

Judge Jones Refers Matter to District
 Attorney.
 Huntsville. Dec. 23.-(SpeoiaL)- Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States Court wired the friends of John lamar, the young man who was arr rested Thursday night on a Federal warrant charging conspiracy in the Naples lynching. that he Is willing to allow the defendant to make bond, pro- vided District Attorney Roulhac is willing. The matter will be taken up with Judge Roulhac at once. lamar can make bond for a large amount Deputy Marshal + c. Arnold made a raid in Jackson County yesterday and captured an Illicit distilling outfit near Section. The still had been op- erated only once and the owner was nowhere to be found.
 Ed Whitworth. a well-known young man of Merrimack.. died yesterday af- ternoon after a short Illness. The body was taken to his former home In Madison.
 The annual conference of the Hunts vile Methodist District began in this city yesterday and a large number of ministers and laymen are present from all parts of the district
 The Elks of the local Elk lodge have raised a large sum of money among themselves for the purpose of provld- ing good cheer to the needy people of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
First National nank Div,depd.

The First National Bank has declared a dividend of ? per cent. on its earn ings for the quarter. and has passed s50,oo0 to its surplus fund out of the earnings of the last six months. Dur ing the current year the surplus has increased $100,000, bringing it up to $250,00 which Is exactly equal to half of its capital stock.
 These figures are evidence to the public of the strength and prosperity of the bank. To bankers they are the epitome of successful financiering.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Alabama Consolidated Matters

Colonel T. G. Bush. president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, has returned from New York, where he was in conference with the parties who recently bought the large block of stock in his company and through the purchase got control of the company. He announces that the company will continue as before; if there is to be any consolidation with any other industrial company in this State he does not have anything to say thereon; that the new people going into the company are men of means and in- fiuence and the acquisition of the directory of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company may mean con- siderable for the Birmingham district. The Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company has three furnaces in blast, with iron being sold at a high price and good demand for every ton being manufactured. The financial headquarters of the company are mov- ed from Baltimore to New York through the purchase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Advertiser Bureau,

DeC. Io
 With Christmas almost at the door. the entire city of Mobile is in an up- roar of expectancy. The usual exer- cises were held at the various city pub lie schools today. and from reports the county schools also had their share of the fun in this direction. Functions are in order and business men busy disposing Of their wares.
 At o'clock this afternoon, in Ger man Relief Hall, the ninth annual Err win Ledyard Memorial Distribution of The Daily Herald was held. Among the many gentlemen who served on the committee were representatives from the Order of Eagles, United Travellers and Abba Temple Ancient Arabic Or der of the Mystic Shrine, ex-Mayor J. c. Bush. Mayor Pat J. Lyons and other representative citizens.
 The distribution was in charge of a number of ladies with Mrs. Annie Eos dick as chairman, she having served in this capacity for nine Consecutive
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham, Dec. 2s.--(special.)- Colonel T. c. Bush, president of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, has returned from a trip to Washington, Baltimore and New York. While in Washington Colonel Bush was introduced to President Roosevelt ana he had an hours conversation with him. n
 T had an earnest conversation with the President" said Colonel Bush, ana when I had finished informed the chief executive that intended to write the interview up and publish 1t in Southern newspapers. We discussed the conditions throughout the South. as to how the people of the South under stood the President or misunderstood him. It was a very pleasant talk. and as was shown in my article I have at- tempted to make the conversation plain. There Is no intention of bring ing about negro domination. The President was apparently greatly in- terested in what told him and he was frank in his statements to me on the various matters which were brought up during the conversation"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Declined the Contract.

Dunn & Lallande Bros. the contrac- tors who were given the contract for paving a portion of Highland Avenue with creosoted wooden blocks, have declined the contract. A letter has been written by the firm to the Mayor in which they state that the part of the contract given to them Is the most expensive portion thereof and there- fore they must decline the contract.
 As will be remembered. it was first decided to pave the entire avenue with creosoted wooden blocks, but citizens asked for a different kind of paving and there was a division, part of the avenue to be paved with bituminous macadam
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Bauk Robber Identified.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Dec. 2S'-Robert Irwin. arrested near Basin, Wyo., and now in the Basin jail has been posi- lively identified as one of two ban dits who attempted a robbery at Cody County bank and killed Cashier Mid dauch on November l, the identifica- ton is made by the persons who wit messed the attack on the bank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
EnsIey's Christmns Trade.

The prospects, are that this will be one of the busiest Christmas seasons in Ensley for several years. All the great plants arc behind on orders and some of them are making record runs. There will be very little if any time lost during the holidays. The steel works which is ahead of all previous records in the history of the great plant will not slack up except on Sunday, the 18th. The railroads in the city will all be busy on Monday and will not ob- serve very much holiday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
The News of Mobile

years. There were 300 poor children seated in the vast room at the appoint ed hour. They had been seated ac- cording to age and sex: When the dis tribution began the air of expectancy on each of the littles ones counte- nances was well worth seeing. They received fruits. candies and toys, ac- cording to their ages, and each ex- pressed their gratitude by the express sions on their countenances. It was a great success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
cudahax Wants Coal.

It Is announced that the Cudahay Packing Company is in the market as a customer for 100000 tons of Alabama coal delivery during the next twelve months No statement is made as to where the coal is to be shipped. It Is learned that the Cudahay concern has purchased several of the canning plants along the Gulf in Mississippi and Ala bama and will take charge of them at once. The coal will be used at these plants as fuel. oyster and fish packing will be done on larger scale than ever before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Took MOFnhlne.

Ivers Russell. axle light agent on the Frisco System, and son of the General Eastern Agent of that system, commit ted suicide here this afternoon at ais boarding house, by taking morphine He wasf22 years of age. He prepared to go to his home in St. Louis today, getting pass to make the trip. He returned to his boarding house this af- ternoon. saying he had been robbed in a saloon. losing his money and pass A few hours later he was found in a dying condition and a bottle of mor- phine near him. Efforts to save his life were in vain. The coroner will in- vestigate. The remains will be sent to St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Young Smith Shot.

O. L. Smith, Jr.. a 14-year-old lad, was found unconscious late this even ing on Cont, near Broad Street, with a bullet wound in his head caused by 32-calibre ball. The ball entered near the nose and lodged back of the head. smith is alleged to have been shot by Eugene Stodnieyer, younger boy, they being engaged in celebrating by firing pistols. Smith Is seriously injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
McGim want. Consulate.

W. M. McGill, the editor of the negro paper known as Hot Shots," has sent in his application to President Roose- welt, for the position of consul to San Domingo. McGill is receiving sigma lures of prominent people to his peti- tion and this he will send shortly to Washington. Not only Birmingham and Alabama people are signing his petition, but also Chattanooga and Ten nessee folks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
schooI,. ChrIstma. Tree

Tonight at Pine Grove Public School Miss Della McGrath. principal. rendered her scholars q Christmas entertain ment and tree. Toys and presents of all kinds were hung upon the tree and the little children sang a number of well-selected songs. Many parents of the pupils were present. It was a happy function.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

Atlanta and smuggled him to the North. Blazer was convicted in Cin-
 cinnati on the charge of obtaining
 money under false pretenses from 1ewelry house. He was wanted in Louisville on the charge of swindlina.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Deponed supreme Court.

Washington, Dec. 23.-It has beer reported to the state Department that President Castro of Venezuela has de- posed the entire personnel of the su- perIor court of Venezuela on the all legged ground that the court had ac- quilted a prisoner of the charge oi murder whom the President recom- mended should have been convicted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
~santa CIaus,, Caught Fife.

During a Christmas entertainment at the Southside kindergarten this morn ing, the cotton which was being worn by santa Claus caught fire. The flames were extinguished before "Old Kris" was injured much. The services of the Fire Department were not re- quired and none of the children was hurt in the least
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

HousekeeDers all rememAer what lot of trouble they have had am dmym gone by setting raw cream for Christ mas. Dove has made arrangememtm tn supply every demand. Telephone youa ordera to 55.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

Miss Joyce Bryant. q student at the F. and C. Institute, near Birmingham. returned home last night to spend the holidays with her parents, MT and Mrs. w. H. Bryant, No. 52 Old Shell Road. She was accompanied by her cousin, Miss Margaret Van Wagenan of Eau, Claire Wis, who will spend several months with Mrs Bryant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
COrnwelI Case DrnEH.

The trial of T. J. Cornwell, the Pres ident of the former Bessemer Savings Bank, who is charged with embezzle- ment drags on in the Bessemer City Court J. E. Osborn a bookkeeper in a Birmingham bank. who investigated the books of the Bessemer Saving Bank just after 1t failed. was on the stand all morning. He was asked many questions as to what he ascertained In his investigation of the books.
 He stated that at one time he found there was a shortage of $s9,00o. The capital stock of the bank had disap- peared. but he could not say whether there had been depreciation or not. He gave an opinion as an expert book keeper, having thirteen years experi- ence. He criticized some of the book keeping of the bank which failed, but admitted that there were different ways of keeping books. The case will not be concluded this week. There were but few people outside of those direct ly interested in attendance In the court today. The wife of the defendant and some of her lady friends are on hand almost all the time, and take great in- terest in the testimony being brought ont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
BLAZER CONVICTED,
Was Struggled From Atlanta by Cin-
 cinnati Detectives.

Louisville. Ky, Dec. 23.--A dispatch from the chief of police of Cincinnati today informed Chief Sullivan of tho conviction of Charles Leroy Blazer or Harding. whom the chief chased into the South and finally coralled at Brooksville, Fla, last winter.
 Chief Sullivan. however, failed to have requisition papers honored but the Cincinnati detectives were more successful ss they secured Blazer in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
nenth of MT. GraS.

Mir. Charles Gray, an old resident of this city, and A native of Ireland pass ed away last night. after long Illness. at his home in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Ia PuahInr Wnrk.

The little Cahaba Coal Company Is pushing the work on their No. 2 mine, near Piper. in Bibb County, and already are getting out coal from the second siding down in the mine. Something
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

Dove has the largest stock of rich and delicious fruit cakes ever baked fin the Capital City. Don't bother to bake one at home. Supply your wants at Dowe's. Two grades, 25 and % cents n pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

On the ninth of next month the mem bers of German Relief Association VIII have A family reunion in their hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

like one hundred tons of coal per day is the output and this will be i'm creased as the mine goes further down into the ground. This coal that Is coming out Is of the best quality. The tipple erected at this place is one of the pest in the mining distrist. The southern Railway has an extension of tneir line from from No. 1 mines. about mile away. with sidetracks sufiicient 10 take care of the increasing busi- ness at the new place. There Is q strong demand for every ton of coal being mined by this company and no doubt is expressed as to the success of the new mine.
 Considerable machinery is being placed at the new mine being opened by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Rail- road Company near Henry Ellen, in the upper portion of Jefferson County A double man-way is being constructed as the work of opening the mine goes on. It is not believed there will be any coal produced at this place for sev- eral months, but the preparations be- ing made demonstrate that when the mine is worked it will be the best equipped mine in the State.
 The Raven Coal Company is pushing the work on its shaft near Dora, in Walker County. and in the spring ex- pect to be getting out coal. It Is be- lieved that a fine seam of coal will be struck. the soundings made proving most satisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
newS in Brief.

who beat Henry Rrown snothsr neero' in Abercrombie's store on the Red Bridge Road, last August and escaped arrest. was caught at 8 o'clock yester- day morning by Special Officers Payne tify against him in the Recorders Court yesterday afternoon, and after hearing the evidence, Recorder Airing ton fined Heard $25 and costs. In de- fault of the payment of his fine. he will work on the streets for while.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Educational Board.

of Education will be held in the rooms of the board in the city hall at noon tomorrow for the purpose of opening and considering bids for the construc- tion of new high school building. At the last meeting of the board the ar- chitects, Messrs. Breeding and whilI- din, were instructed to advertise for bids for the general contract, which does not include plumbing, electric work and incidentals. and these bids will be opened tomorrow. It Is un- derstood that number of bids will be submitted both by local and out-of- town contractors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Death of Mrs. Ingram.

Mrs. J. B. Ingram, died late last night after a lengthy illness with consumption. The funeral took place this afternoon. interment at Wes- ley Chapel. She returned a week ago from New Mexico where she had gone in search of health. A husband and five children mourn their loss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

A SUIT was filed yesterday in the City Court of Montgomery by R. B. Lowe X Co.,, against l.. H. Hail & Co.,, and the National Bank of Commerce of Minn. The suit is to re :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

Fill the little ones stockings with good things from DOwe's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

MACK HENRY MARTIN, a negro thief arrested Thursday by Patrolman J. l.. $11 from a negress in a down down store, was bound over to the grand jury under $500 bond yesterday after noon by Recorder Arlington. He was for confinement in the county iaii pending his hearing by the jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

A. D. FABRITIS, Greek fruit mer- chant of Montgomery, was arrested al II o'clock yesterday morning by Spe- cial Officers Payne and Graham on $ charge of violating the city revenue law--failing to pay license fees. The case is set for hearing before Recorder Arlington this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

THE condition of the four railroad men who were injured Wednesday in a train wreck on the Atlantic Coast Line at billiard was reported yesterday as They are at St. Margaret's Hospital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

Good judgment should be used in selecting | responsible dealer to furnish A high class work We have just sold the above de- Ign to go to Chiffon Co. to parties in Gulf sort. Miss
 Our stock to select from is large and we ave orders in for a load of marble. ar load of stone and nearly a car load of ranite.
 Write for or call and see our work and eslgns. It will pay you.
 Phone. 145. Mention The Advertiser Then writing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24

A MARRIAGE license was issued yesterday by Probate Judge Gaston to G. s. Smith and Mary L. Grifin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-24
Only
 Two Days More

and Christmas is here. Have you completed your holiday shopping9 If not, my stock offers a multitude of useful, ornamental and acceptable gifts.
 During the past few days my already large stock has be en replenished and strengthened by express shipments and l cordially in vite you to come and see the hosts of pretty things.
 Everything conceivable in the jewelry line for man or woman, boy or girl and the babies. all rightly priced.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-11-04

was adopted Emitting the tenu-e "a
of the division commander 10 a sin
gle term.
General Ballentine was placed in
nomination by Judge Cooper OF 80.
Augustine inEan admirable address
and he was reelected by the adiutant
casting the vote of INSTRUMENTATION.
Jacksonville was selected a. the
next place of meeting and a generous
invitation was extended BY Pensacola.
After singing Praise God from
whom all blessings flow," and a beau
tiful benediction offered by Rev. Mr.
Mo- 4is the convention adious ned sine
die.
Today the parade will be- formed in
front of Yonge's hall and the line 81
march will be mp Fort King and down
Ocklawaha avenue.
The Ocala banner. (Ocala, Marion County, Fla.) 1883-194?, 1904-11-04
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Expresses MIS- Regrets.

MIAMI, FLA, Oct SOth. 1906.
DEAR COMRADE:
Kindly accept this my excuse Tor
not being with you az the Ocala
meeting, ::as il has SO happened THAI
we bought some property here Ia
Miami, about a month ago. and
under terms of sale, we were 20
take possession on the first day Of
November, same day OF our meeting.
which has prevented my being with
you, a pleasure and duty am sorry
not to be able to enjoy.
Nevertheless, my heart l. with you
and love and cherish a renewal %
these old associations.
And resolve with you;
"If the wind Il i'm our favor.
And we've weathered every squall,
Well help our comrades, who luck
less labor,
Though working hard. contented.
willing,
Struggling on life's ocean wide,
With not a friend and not q shill-
ing,
Then let US work for one another
Making life a pleasant dream.
Help a worn and weary brother,
Pulling hard against the stream"
Your comrade and friend.
e.. ~. BROWN. ~.