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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23

forms a charming setting for anyone wbo haa. anything like pretty com plexion. The cuffs are of the fox and form d splendid finish to the sleeves which are large enough to 90 over any sleeve elaboration fancy waist might boast.
 This very model would serve won derfuIly well in other colors for day wear. especially for automobiling and driving. The squirrel lining would re-
 main the same. As for the outside it would be beautiful in moleskin plush with sable or marten facings. So 1t would in black with fox trimmings But. indeed. these zibelines come in many. colors and for each some suit able fur trimming Is to be had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
LOVELY EVENING COAT.
Very Attractive Garment Made of
 White ZibeHine.

Very AttFaCt1Ve SAFmGHt AHue OI
 White ZibeIine.
 White zibeline. the finish similar to broadtaiI. serves for one of the hand somest evening coats. This coat is long and roomy. the sleeves being sim ply immense. The furry quality of the cloth adds to the extreme beauty of the garment It is lined throughout with squirrel. which IS in very high favor It is also decidedly cozy. This coat, though having look of elabora- tion because of the rich materials sm- ployed. is almost absolutely plain. At least there isn't any unnecessary touch about 1t which might be set down sim ply as trimming .-
 generous collar of loveliest white fox It is not only deep about the shoulders. but 1t extends well down below the waist line tapping most broadly. It is exquisitely showy and nuffy. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23

cred skirt Is trimmed from, hem to knee with black chantilly lace. velvet ribbon and loxenges of velvet, whics
 material also fashions the ceinture: The bodice has a becoming crossed bertha of chantiiily strapped with vel vet ribbon and fastened with tiny vel vet bows.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-10-23
mi. One Han Gray Vyhtakere.

This One Has Gray whiskeEs. May I print kiss on your lips?" I
 said,
 And she nodded her sweet permission; So we went to press. and I rather guess We printed a full edition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
BRIBE TAKEN AS JOKE
EX-ALDERMAN ELLEN TESTIFIES
AT GRAND RAPIDS.
Finally Acknowledged That Bribery
Was Not Exactly in Nature
Of Joke.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, January 19.-Ex-
Alderman Jacob Ellen, on trial for alleged
accepting of a bride to aid the Lake Michi-
gan water deal in the council, took the
stand again in his own behalf today. He
admitted that he talked with Alderman
Schriver on the street after the calling of
the grand jury to investigate the water
deal, and said he told Schriver he expected
to see the whole deal exposed, although he
did not say that he was afraid it would be,
as Schriver stated.
Ellen stated that Salisbury, about a week
before his reelection as city attorney, ap-
preached him and sought his vote, telling
him that he would give him second 500
for his support. This second offer Ellen de-
clared he twice refused. He stated that he
never talked with Salisbury about the way
he would testify before the grand jury,
that he never concluded to vote for the
water deal and that he did not accept the
$500 with corrupt intent.
The prosecutor asked Ellen if he thought
ing aldermen 500 to vote for measure be-
fore the council
"Oh, / just considered that proposition of
Schrivers as a joke" answered witness.
do you want to swear that you consid-
cred an offer of $500 for your vote as a
joker
The witness hesitated and admitted that
1t was not exactly joke
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
KING PETER TO ABDICATE.
Russia and Austria Will Not Tolerate
Conditions in Servia.

VIENNA, January licking Peter of
Servia, according to a report from Get
TIME, Montenegro, published by the Neues
Weiner Journal, is prepared to voluntarily
renounce the throne and allow the powers
to nominate his successor.
The Prince Of Montenegro is said to have
received mandate from Russia to clear
up the percarious situation in Servia, and
King Peter Is alleged to have recognized
the untenability c. his position and to be
willing to abdcate. His successor, it is
added, will only be permitted to ascend
the throne conditional on his agreeing to
punish the leaders of the conspiracy which
resulted in the assassination of King Alex
ander and Queen Draga, removing all those
who were directly or Indirectly concerned
in the regicides.
The statement published bys the Neues
Weiner Journal Is not confirmed, but all
reports indicate that affairs in Servia are
steadily growing worse and that they are
causing the greatest anxiety in Russia and
Austria The Servian conspirators are said
to be openly threatening to take revenge
on Europe by joining in the expected Mace
DOMAIN outbreak in the spring. The inter-
nal condition of Servia is alarming Out
side the towns life and property are in
secure The roads are infested with bri-
gands.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
ON INSPECTING TOUR.
Officials to See That Public Halls Are
Safe,

The District Commissioners, accompanied
by officials of the building inspectors office,
the fire department and the electrical de-
partment. this morning visited number of
halls where entertainments are frequently
held for the purpose of inspecting the build
fngs. in accordance with the resolution in
troduced by Senator Stewart, directing the
Commissioners to make personal inspec-
ton Of theaters and entertainment halls
and report on the results of the investi-
cation to Congress.
The Commissioners have been engaged for
the past few days in preparing their report
on the condition of the local theaters, viii h
were inspected last week. This report, 1t
is thought, will be completed and forward
ed to Congress within few days, probably
tomorrow. The report on the condition of
much as it will take considerable time to
inspect these buildings, since the number is
quite-large.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
REMARKABLE NEGRO, FUNERAL.
Wealthy White Men oficiate at obse-
ouies of an Aged Sexton.

quieS OF an Aged sexton.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
PORTSMOUTH, Va, January .l9.-Court
Street Baptist Church of this city. one OF
the wealthiest Baptist churches in the
south, was today the scene. of a negro
funeral Hundreds. of colored people at
tended the obsequies of William Elliott,
who was for forty-nine years the sexton Of
the church, and who died yesterday aged
ninety years. -.. stq.lt..
The funeral services were conducted by
the Rev. ]. NJ. Armistead, colored, pastor
of Zion Baptist Church, assisted by the
Rev DR.. r.. B. Garrett pastor of Court
Street Church, one of the most distin-
guished southern Baptist divines. The
Rev DIR. A. E. Owen, for twentysix years
pastor of Court Street Church, and other
city pastors also assisted in the funeral
services over the old colored man.
Two years ago Elliott became infirm and
was retired by the church upon life PEN
sion After that he always sat in special
chair in front of the chancel, facing the
big congregations which always attend
that church.
On the occasion Of the funeral the main
auditorium of the church was given up to
colored people, and only the galleries were
reserved for the whites. The negro choir
cupied the usual places of the members Of
Court Street choir, and the chair that Ell
lott had been occupying for SO long was
draped In mourning.
The pallbearers were the white deacons
of the church, and among them were bank
directors, capitalists and manufacturers.
Thomas J. Barlow, James T. Borum, John
A. Morris, c. P. Brownley, r. H. Barrett,
C. r. Hutchings and others were among
the number.
The incident was one of the most remark
able of the kind in the history of Ports
mouth. city nearly two and half cen
turtles old
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
STEAMER JOHN srAR1N BEAcHED
Struck Ice Floe or Other Obstruction
Off Bridgeport.


BRIDGEPORT. Conn. January 19.-The
steamer John Starin of the Starin line.
bound from New York to New Haven with
thirteen passengers and freight, ran into
ice or some sunken obstruction while off
Bridgeport at o'clock this morning and
was beached on the mud flats after being
towed into this harbor. Her. passengers
were taken off safely. t.ts ssa1f
The John H. Starin left New York at 8
clock last evening. On account of head
wind she made slow progress through the
Sound. and about o'clock this morning was
off this harbor when she struck something
and began to fill with water. Capt Nc
Allister was unwilling to risk an effort to
finish the trip to New Haven and sounded
signals of distress. A tug which responded
took on the thirteen passengers and assist
ed the disabled steamer into the harbor
The Starin was rapidly filing with water
and sank on the flats while approaching a
dock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
GEN. JOHN s. SAUNDERS DEAD.
Adjutant General M. N. g. Passes
AWAY at Annapolis.

ANNAPOLIS, Nd, January 19.-AdJutant
General John S. Saunders of the Maryland
National Guard died this morning at the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Billiard, wife
Of Lieutenant Commander W. H. j. Bull
lard, at the Naval Academy. He was sixty
eight years old. General Saunders had been
very sick for several months with serious
stomach trouble.
General Saunders graduated from West
Point in 1853, standing fifth in his class.
At the outbreak of the civil war he en-
tered the confederate army and became as
sistant inspector general. Later he was
appointed assistant ordnance officer of the
army of northern Virginia.
General Saunders when a lieutenant in
the United States army was one of those
detailed to escort the Prince of Wales,
now King Edward VII, during his visit
to this country in 1860.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
TALK OVER OLD TIMES.
Base Ball President Fulliam Visits the
Capitol and Old Friends.

Mr.. Harry c. Pulliam, president of the
National League of Base Ball Clubs, was
at the Capitol this morning as the guest
of Representative South Trimble of Ken
lucky. Mr.. Pulliam, who was once the
leader of the Colonies when Louisville
was represented in the major league, Is a
Kentuckian to the core.
Before he began his career as a general
in baseballdom he was politician of ma, k
ed ability. He was a member of the Ken
lucky legislature a colleague with South
Trimble in that body. His visit today re-
called many incidents of the old legislative
days in the blue grass state. He and Mr..
Tr1mble We're the center of an interesting
group in the lobby today.
Mr.. Pulliam also paid a visit to Senator
Blackburn in the north wing of the Cap, tol.
When in the state leg sllture the present
head of the National League represented
the Paducah district, his home being in
that city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
SPOKE TO L0ND0NERS
Joseph Chamberlain's Ad-
dress at the Guildhall.
GOT WARM RECEPTION
SAME SPEECH HE MADE IN PROV
s'' INCFS.
Every Indication That His Argument
Was Approved by the Men
of the City.

LONDON, January 19-The Guildhall was
packed to suffocation today to hear Joseph
Chamberlain speak. Even an hour before
the opening of the meeting standing room
was not available to ticket holders. Mr.
Chamberlain, who was accompanied by his
wife, received a great ovation. He began
by declaring that the provincial centers
of commerce of the united kingdom had
been heard from in regard to his tariff
proposals, but the views of the citizens of
London were not yet known. He desired
to ascertain how the city men felt on the
subject of his scheme before the opening of
parliament, but he regretted that, owing to
Its non7political character, the meeting
would not have the opportunity of voting
directly for or against him.
Repeated Speech Made to Provincials
Mr. Chamberlain, who said he believed the
same argument he used In the provinces
would appeal equally to imperialistic Lon
don, then proceeded to reiterate his we'll
known fiscal views.
He pointed out that while London was
now the clearing house of the world, he
doubted if that position could be MAINTAIN
ed if the ancient fiscal superstition was to
be upheld. Before 1t was too late a les
son should be learned from the fate of Ven
ice, Holland and the HanSeatic states,
whose greatness had vanished because they
had no productive and creative energy be-
hind them. London would no longer be
the worlds clearing house If Great Britain's
present relations with her colonies and the
great neutral countries of the world were
not improved. His opponents claimed that
the recent board of trade returns destroyed
his contentious, but he intended to base his
future arguments on those returns, as they
proved that the growth of foreign exporta-
lions to the British colonies had greatly
exceeded the growth of expectations from
the motherland
Great Britain Losing Prestige.
The position of Great Britain was de-
teriorating, and though he anticipated no
immediate catastrophe the situation called
loudly for some remedy. The lessons of the
past must be applied and the framework of
a new empire must be built up under new
conditions by adopting the protective policy
adopted by every other civilized nation and
creating new bonds of union with the colo
Mes
Although no vote of confidence was per-
mitted, the extraordinary enthusiasm of
the members of the stock exchange who es-
corted Mr.. Chamherlain's carriage to Guild
hall, the cheers which punctuated his
speech and the vociferOus applause at the
close of his remarks must have assured the
former colonial secretary that he had the
full sympathy of his audience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
THE MERCHANT MARINE
HOUSE COMMITTEE VOTES IN FA-
voR OF A COMMISSION.
Proposed Body Will Investigate the
Subject and Suggest the
Needed Legislation.

The House committee on merchant ma
rine and fisheries today voted to report
favorably the bill introduced by Repre-
sentative Gardner of Massachusetts Great
ing q commission to examine into the
condition of the American merchant ma
rine and American commerce, with
view to Recommending subsidy legisla-
ton, no legislation, as the case may
be, at the next session of Congress. The
bill was amended by committee in
several particulars, b. Its object was
unchanged. IF the bill shall be passed by
the House and agreed to in the Senate, 1t
will be the first step toward the upbuild-
ing of American shipping. The republic
can leaders of the House are deeply in
terested in the subject.
1t is significant fact that in the COM
mittee today the vote on reporting the
bill was cast strictly on party lines, the
democratic members unanimously oppoS-
ing the measure. This may be taken as
an indication of opposition on the part of
the minority when the bill reaches the
House. -
Prospects in Congress.
Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio is chairman Of the
committee reporting the bill. He said to-
day that he felt confident the measure
would be approved by the majority OF the
House. In the Senate the measure will have
influential friends 1t does not commit Con-
gress in any way to subs dy legislation,
but merely creates a comm SSon to inves-
tigate the whole subject and report to Con-
gress w hat seems to be needed to encourage
the merchant marine and commerce OF the
country. Gen. GrOSvenor Will nle the report
the bill within the next lew days In
this document he will point out what ad-
yantages may accrue as a result of tie
legislation proposed at this time. The re-
port will contain his views and those Of the
majority members of the committee. There
may be a minority report also.
Scope Of the Inquiry.
The scope of the investigation to be made
by the commission is not limited, for it is
proposed that Congress shall be fully in
formed on the subject according to the best
Judgment of five senators and five represen-
tatives, who will constitute the proposed
commission.
AS originally introduced the Gardner
bill provided for a commission to consist
of the Secretary Of the Navy, the Post
master General, the Secretary Of Commerce
and Labor, the chairman OF the senate
committee on commerce. the chairman OF
the House committee on merchant marine
and fisheries and three members each from
the Senate and House, eleven in ALL
The committee decided to amend the
measure in this particular. AS reported to
the House the bill will provide for COM
mission of five senators and five members
by the presiding officer of the Senate and
the Speaker of the House.
The original bill carried an apprepria ton
of $50 coo for the expenses of the commits
sion. The committee reduced this amount
to $50, 600.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
AFTER 1RoaUoIs' hackers.
Managers Will Try to Prevent Coroner
From Disclosing Financiers, Identity

CHICAGO. January 19.-The Tribune to-
day says: In anticipation of a flood Of
death claims and personal injury suits
that may aggregate 100000. the financial
interests behind the Iroaueis Theater Com
pany have commenced a fight to prevent
the coroner's jury from disclosing their
identity.
Harry J. Powers and VIII J. Davis. resi-
dent managers Of the company, will prob
ably be heard today. and their appearance
on the witness stand will bring final de-
termination of the rights of the coroner
Under instructions from Attorney w. J.
Hynes, the managers will refuse to answer
questions touching on the financial backing
Of the playhouse.
"All witnesses will be required to answer
such questions as may tend to help the jury
in fixing the criminal responsibility for
these deaths.' said Coroner Traeger. .If
such questions also tend to lay foundations
for civil actions. that cannot be helped"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
THE COURT OF APPEALS.
Opinions Handed Down in Twelve
Cases Recently Argued.

The Court of Appeals today handed
down twelve opinions, all written by Mr..
Justice Morris, in cases recently argued
in that court.
The Judgment of the District supreme
Court affirmed in the case of the
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company
against George w. Patton, a postal clerk.
who was injured November Il, 1899, in an
accident at Nultalburg, w. Va. and op-
tanned a verdict of 81 800 before the trial
jury.
In the case of Bernard A. Waggaman
and George w. Coldenstroth against
George E. Keith Company and Lewis A.
CrOSSet, the court concludes its opinion
by declaring that the appeal is wholly
without merit, and the decree below
must be affirmed.
The decree of the trial court is ordered
vacated and cause remanded for further
proceedings not inconsistent with law in
the case of Lewis Jackson. trustee, and
others against Daniel +. Eli. The ques-
ton involved was the construction of q
covenant for an easement in a deed and
the right of one person to build
against another's house as to preclude
light and air.
I'VE are of the opinion that the judg-
ment appealed from was justified by the
rule of the court below and by law, and
that 1t should be affirmed says Justice
Morris in his opinion in the case of Guy
+. Whiting against Walter ID. Davidge,
jr, executor of Walter ID. Dayidge, de-
ceased. The suit below was instituted
by Mr. Davidge for $780, claimed ball
ance due under Il contract for attorneys
fees. and judgment below was granted
under the seventy-third rule, for lack Of
a sufficient affidavit of defense.
Opinions were also filed affirming the
court below in the cases OF MARSHALL
against Kraak: United States use of
Chapman against City Trust, Safe Deposit
and Surety Company of Philadelphia:
United States use of Briscoe against the
same company; Dixie against Person. and
Shelley against Wescott.
The decree in the case of Edward D
Johnson and others against Elizabeth
Thomas was reversed and cause re-
manded.
The decision of the commissioner OF
patents was affirmed IN two cases today
by Justice Morris In the patent appeal
cases of Talbot against Mcneil
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Schedule Of Desired Improvements.

The Commissioners have receiveda commu-
nication from the South Washington Citi-
zens' Association requesting the District
authorities to place the following named
streets on the next schedule to be submit
ted to Congress for improvements:
F street from 10th to Water street; 14th
street from B street to the middle of the
Mall: 9th street from Water street to Vir-
ginia avenue: School street from AZ to 9th
street; Maine avenue from 9th to Sd street;
Virginia avenue between 9th and 18th
streets: NJ street between Az and 18th
streets.
Engineer Commissioner Biddle recon-
mends that the association be informed
that when the next schedule is prepared for
South Washington very particular consid-
Grafton will be given to this request.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
CONTRACTS FOR BATTLE SHIPS.
Those for the Idaho and Mississippi
Awarded to the Cramps.

It was announced at the Navy Depart
ment today that contracts for building the
two 13,0O0-ton battle ships Idaho and Mis-
sissippi have been awarded to Cramp &
Sons of Philadelphia, at their bid of 81, $780,
800 for each vessel, provided they were
awarded the contract for both. One of the
battle ships is to be finished in thirty-eght
months and the other in forty months.
These We're the lowest bids received for the
work, the next lowest being that of the
Newport News Shipbuilding Company, at
20 147 600 for one ship.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
CINCINNATI Distillery Burns.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, January 19.-The Mi
- -. : TT, eher~& Co.'S plant at No. SIC
East Pearl street. used as a distillery and
for compromising liquors, was practically de-
stroyed by fire today. Fifty girls employed
in the building had narrow escapes, owing
to the infiammable nature of the contents
Two firemen were seriously injured by fall
ing walls. The loss is estimated at S100, 000
The origin of the fire is not known.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19

gage car lies across the track and all traffic
is blocked. 1t was a bitter cold night, the
thermometer registering twenty degrees be-
low zero, and the passengers who were
tumbled out of the Pullmans in their night
clothes suffered intensely from the colo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
ACCIDENT ON PENNSYLVANIA.
Pittsburg Express Derailed at Prospect
No One Injured.

CORY, Pa, January 1o-The Pittsburg
express on the Pennsylvania railroad Which
left Buffalo last night at IL o'clock was de-
rallied at Prospect early today, the entire
train leaving the rails.
It is said no one was injured. The bag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Lining Specials.

20 pieces of fast black Percaline, full SO
inches wide, bookfold; regular RQL,
Zoe grade, for Wednesday at. .OaNlSo
Regular 75c. Quilted Satins, in black,
white, navy, pink. light blue and 49,
cardinal, tomorrow, per yard, at WOSs
5 pieces of Moreen Velour, in
black only, regular 35c. grade, Or
tomorrow at. AO&o
Two-yard wide Felt for interlining, in
black and white, the quality sold 2GN,
regularly at soc. yd., for. ....... OyNe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
Debit and Credit Items.
Columbus Chief of Police Dead.

COLUMBUS. Ohio, January 19.-Chief of
Police John A. Russell died today as the
result Of stroke of apoplexy, suffered yes
terday afternoon. Captain J. O'Connor has
been made acting chief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-01-19
MidWeek Sale of
Small Wares.

DC. Assorted Book Pins. &c.
&c. Bone Collar Buttons. per dozen g. &c.
Clinton Safety Pins, all sizes, per
Universal Hooks and Eyes, card. lie.
Collar Stiffening. black or white,
length. .......... ............-.. &c.
Large Cabinets of Belmont Hair
IiLS oc.
Toe. Taffeta Silk Seam Binding, in
black and colOrs, yd. ............7c.
Windsor Hooks and Eyes. card. .4c.
Smiths best Sewing Needles. paper. 2i9c.
Columbia Hooks and Eyes, all sizes,
DC. Emeries. ...................3 &c.
10c. Angora Braid, 5-yd pieces. &c.
&c. Aluminium Hairpins. dozen. &c.
Clark's o. n. Z. Darning Cotton. 3
IOFS. &c.
&C. Featherstitched Braid. white and
colorS pic
Script Initials, all letters, dozen for 4c.
II dozen Agate Buttons for. ....... &C.