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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
TO MANAGE THE HOME B0LRD FOR MOUNTAIN CREEK INSTITUTION NAMED. Meeting to Be Held Next Friday in Montgomery to Elect Superin-
 dent and Arrange
 Other Details.

Governor Jelks yesterday named a board of managers for the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek and called a meeting of the board for next Friday at noon in his office
 The board, under the act, consists of one member from each congressional dis trict, and three members at large, which three are to act as a central executive committee.
 The members of tke board, all Confed- crate eoldiers. selected by the Governor. are as follows:
 First DIstrlct-A C. Danner, Mobile county.
 Second District-J. C. Kendrick, Butler county.
 Third District-s. T. Frazer. Bullock county.
 Fourth District-H. c. Reynolds, Shel- by county.
 Fifth District-W. A. Handley. Ram dolph county. county.
 Seventh District-L. B. Stone. chero- kee county.
 Eighth District-Samuel Blackwell, Morgan county.
 Ninth District-W. C. Ward. Jefferson county.
 At 1arge-J. M. Falkner, W. D. West colt and c. L. Ruth of Montgomery county.
 The managers at large, the Governor said. were the choice of Camp Falkner, which promoted the home and were se- lected from Montgomery for conveniences and expediency in managing the insti- tiuton.
 At the meeting of the board to be held In Montgomery next friday a superin- tendent of the home will be selected and his salary will be fixed. There are a number of applicants for the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
ELECTION IN THE FIFTH
GOVERNOR JELKs FIXES IT FOR
 MAY @.
On This Date Democratic Nominee for Regular Term Will Be
 Elected to Fill Colonel
 Thompson's Vacancy.

Monday, May g. an election will be held in the Fifth congressional district to fill the unexpired term of the late Congressman c. W. Thompson.
 The nominee of the Democratic Party chosen on April Il. will be elected.
 Governor Jelks yesterday took official notice of the death of Congressman tion.
 His proclamation Is as follows:
 Whereas, owing to the death of the lamented Charles w. Thompson, a vacarl- cy exists in the oftlce of Representative in the Congress of the United States from the Fifth congressional district and
 Whereas. have this day issued writs of election to the sheriffs of the counties of Autauga. Chambers. Clay, Coosa, FL more, Lowndes, Macon, Randolph and Tallapoosa comprising said Fifth con- gressional district, directing such sheriffs to hold an election to fill such vacancy on the second Monday in May, 1904.
 Now, therefore, in compliance with sec- tions 1901 of the Code of Alabama. here by give notice and proclaim that such writs have been Issued, and said cleo tion will be held on said second Mon day in May, 1904"
 Five candidates have qualified to enter the Democratic race for MT. Thompson's seat. It will be a young mans race. none of the candidates having passed middle life. Those who have qualified are. J. Tom Hefiin of Chambers. Walter S. Smith of Clay, H. R. Golson of FL more, D. H. Riddle of Coosa, and Rev 8. J. Catts of Lowndes.
 Mir. Hefiin, the present Secretary of State, is one of the best known young men in Alabama politics He has served several times fin the Legislature. was a member of the last Constitutional Con- vention. and was chosen Secretary of State in 1902.
 Walter Scott Smith of Lineville is a young barrister of ability. He served in the State Senate from Clay county and has a reputation as an orator. He wac educated at the Columbian Law School at Washington. and has practiced law successfully several years.
 D. H. Riddle of Goodwater, is a young lawyer. who has been active in county and district politics for several years He has never asked for office.
 H. R. Golson of Wetumpka, is editor of The Wetumpka Herald. and Is a well known lawyer. He Is well known through out the district, and has been active in party affairs.
 Rev. s. J. Catts of Fort Deposit, Is a young Baptist minister. He was educated at Auburn and is a minister of ability and of the highest character.
 A friend of Judge N D. Denson at the Capitol yesterday said that Judge Den son wished to thank his friends and oth- CTS who suggested his candidacy for the position. but as he was reasonably con- f1dent of being a successful candidate for associate justice of the Supreme Court, he did not deem 1t advisable to enter the race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

biliets and sheet bans firm with heavy demand. The country's iron furnaces are pretty we'll supplied with orders up to July 1. and finishing mills have fully three months production booked. A good vol ume of business in structural materials. bars and supplies for Vspe manufacturers. is had and agricultural implement men have continued to be good buyers. 9th" CT metals have been rather stronger. Coke production in the Pennsylvania fields is growing Wheat. including flour. exports for the week ending March 2. aggregate 1.sO1.945 bushels. against 2.eOo.- I24 last week and 2.40l .9S7 this week last year. From July 1. 1903, to date they az gregate 114.715.2N against 5o,Slo,5l7 last season.
 Corn exports for the week aggregate l. 527. .676 bushels against l.573.2s9 last week and 3.61S,210 a year ago. From July l. 1903, to date they aggregate ASOSb.1T bushels against A440.47s last season. Bus mess failures in the United States for tho week ending with March A. number 215 against 193 last week and 17S in the like week in 1903.
 In Canada failures for the week mum ber IS, against II last week and IS year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
WEEK OF PRAYER CLOSES.
Baptist Women Had Interesting
 Meetings.

Baptist Women Had Interesting
 Meetings.
 The week of prayer ad special effort for Home Missions observed by Baptist women of Montgomery concluded with yesterdays service at the First Baptist Church.
 Mrs c. A Stakely presided with char acteristic ability and lmpressiveness and presented the subject for the afternoon. ''Womans Work in Missions" as in ac- cordance with the great commission of Christ. and performed through the loving sympathy and devoted effort of His fol- lowers.
 In Biblical illustration Miss O. Rush. ton described the life and character of AQuilla. converted under Paurs minis trv-his "co- worker in the Lord"
 Mrs. L. B. DaviB used the practical work of the Jewish maidens hands found in Exodus xxxv,2O. and stated that the Bible does not circumscribe woman s work.
 Mrs. L. c. Dawson presented the noble characteristics of Lydia the business wo- man of wealth, whose heart God opened to the gospel, as Pauls first European convert Mrs. J. L. Cobbs. In the con- cluding illustration gave the Widow and her two mltss,' as indicated to Christ. sitting over against the Treasury. faith ful giver.
 Mrs. o. F. Gregory read MiFs A. Armstrongs leafiet, Women as Helpers in Gods Kingdom;" the great work ac- complished by the Woman's Missionary Union. during the sixteen years of its existence.
 Prayers were offered by Mrs. Hannon. Mrs Gregory and Mrs. Stakely, and hymns were sung by a selected choir, led by Mrs F. |. Harris.
 The meetings have been well attended, nd the cheerful service rendered in pray CT and offerings will no doubt bring good and lasting results to the work and work CTS,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
DIFFER WEATHER HAS HELPED
 RETAIL BUSINESS.
Distribution, as a Whole, However, is Not Up to That of a Year Ago-Tension in Labor
 Matters.

New York. March 25.-Bradstreet's to- morrow will say:
 Better weather has helped retail trade. thereby strengthening the tone of whole sale and jobbng business. hitherto rather pessimistic because of backward spring demand. Distribution as a whole. how ever. is not up to a year ago. Addi- tional favorable features are the unques- tionably better wheat condition due to general rains throughout the Southwest and evidences of further activity and strength in the iron and steel trades Weather conditions also have allowed of increased outdoor activity. notably in building. but signs of increased tension in labor matters constitute a drawback at several large centres Country roads are bad and collections are source of complaint. Railway earnings tend to improve and the outlook is that gross receipts for March will show a slight in- crease over a year ago. Lack of cars is still subjEct of complaint. Con- servatism Is still feature in the buying of cotton goods. the market for which shows little trace of the effects of the recent slump in the raw market. Western shoe trade Is quite aci tive, but Boston reports demand still be- hind a year ago. Southern trade displays a seasonable quieting down. the agricul- tuFal sections being ousily engaged in planting what it is conceded will be the largest acreage in cotton ever sown. The condition in the metal markets generally Is a very satisfactory one. Following the activity in pig iron noted last week there has not come In buying demand but no evidences of weakness in prices Finish ed products have improved. Sales of steel rails are rather more numerous and transportation companies are said to be better buyers of shop and track mate rIals. an order for 5000 cars having been placed with the Chicago manufacturers. Pittsburg reports the market for steel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Dun'a Trade Review.

New York. March 25.-R. c. Dun & co. s weekly review of trade tomorrow Nlll say: - T.,
 Little change in trade conditions Is noted for the past week. Storms anu flo 1ds did much damage 10 property ana threatened agricultural prospects at t1e start. but subsequently, the weather i'm proved and the outlook brighteneSdi;; eSi; Srring trade is expanding. although stIh backward to some extent. and new lapor of unemployed. despite an amicablc ar engagement of the sheet and tin plate scale Building operations would be vlg- orous 1T employers and wage earners could adjust difficulties. Inquiries TOT structural material are out of proportion to Bew permits which is probably que to the fact that there is much resump- ton of postponed work.
 Railway earnings in the three weeks of March are only IA per cent. smaller than a year ago and far In excess of any preceding year. ...
 Trifiing advances in several departments of the iron and steel industry indicate that there Is less pressure to sell ana more readiness on the part of the pur- chasers to place orders that have been held back since the opening of the year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
CARRIED TO oPEL1KA.
Phenix City Marshal is Accused of
 Murder.

Phenix City, March 25-(Special.)- j. Marshal W. c. Campbell, who shot to death R. A. Thetford. of Phenix City, was placed under arrest this morning on the charge of murder. a warrant having been sworn out against him. The war rant was issued by Justice J. B. Coan. at the request of a brother of the dead man. The preliminary trial will take place next Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The case is not bailable for the present and Marshal Campbell was carried to the Lee County jail at Opelika by Justice Boon this afternoon. The family of the dead man will prosecute the case vigor- ously The friends of the marshal say that he was justlfiable in what he did, and say he should be acquitted.
 ThetfoPd's farther. J. ". Thetford,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. Matinee Today 2:30
 And Tonight

A Girl From Dixie.
 Lovers of music and bright spontaneo: # wit. should welcome "A Girl from Dixie, ' the new Shubert. Nixon & Zimmerman production. at the Montgomery Theatre matinee today 2:30 and tonight. While ciassed among the musical comedy pro- auctions. 1t is in reality a new comedy drama. with a strong thread of consecu. tive thought and action. embellished with musical numbers. Seats now on sale fol both matinee and night performances.
 Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Brainard Howell Dead.

New York, March 25.-Brainard Howell. a well-known railroad man, formerly gen. eral freight agent of the West Shore line, is dead at Tenahy. N. J. He was deputy surveyor of the port of New York under General Grants first administration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

travelling man, came home today and the funeral occurred at 5 o'clock.
 Thetford's mother was prostrated by her sons death and at an early hour this morning was thought to be in | dying condition, but rallied during the day and 1t Is now thought that she will recover from the shock.
 The friends of Marshal Campbell while deeply regretting the unfortunate affair. claim that he was fully Justlhable in his course.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
TO OUR PATRONS.

For the convenience of our patrons, the business office of The Advertiser will be kept open on Sundays until noon and from to ! D. m. Persons having adver- tisements for insertion in the Monday issue will kindly bear this in mind and endeavor to get their copy in during office hours.
 Adv. The Advertiser Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
pir Iron Warrants.

New York, March 25.-Plans are being discussed by sellers of pig iron and committee from the New York Produce Exchange. with a view to introducing trading in pig iron warrants on the ex- change N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Franklin,s Granddaughter.

Philadelphia, March 25.-Mrs. s. A. IT, win, great granddaughter of Benjamin Franklin and granddaughter of Alexan- der James Dallas. is dead at her home in this city She was born on November 14, 1915.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The Confederate monument has arrived and is being placed in front of the court house. It will be unveiled at the meet- ing the U. D. c. convention in May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

John c. Brittin has been appointed by the Governor. delegate from Hale County to the Good Roads Convention which will meet in New Orleans April 7th and sth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Chancery Court convened here Monday. Chancellor Thomas Smith presiding. But little business came before the court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

A handsome pipe organ has been placed in the Presbyterian Church. Mir. Pitcher of Louisville gave an organ re- cital and showed off the capacities of the new instrument to fine advantage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Lieutenant James M. Hobson, U. g. A., Is at home for a visit. having very recently returned from the Philippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Hon. B. B. Conner made many. new friends by his speech here Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Boston regrest that the lobster has become e luxury. Tn New York tha big init men con- tinue to fins plenty of them.-seattle Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
uoBsoN MUCH IMPROVED.
He Will Be Out Again in . Few
 Days.

Greensboro. March 25.-(special. .)-Cap. tain R. P. Hobson. who has been suf- fering from an attack of tonsilitis, here at his home, since the debate at Havana Tuesday Is much better. free of fever and will be out in a few days. The captain had taken a violent cold. but this acute attack was said by his physician to be brought on by such constant use of his voice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Advisory
 Medicine chaaanOosa Tenn
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-28
The Democratic National Convention.

The Democratic National Convention meets
Wednesday of next week, but nobody knows whom
it will nominate. Minnesota, Vermont, North
Dakota and North Carolina all held State Con-
~ventions last week and all refused to instruct,
thus bringing the uninstructed vote to 400.
Judge Parker's instructed vote is as follows: New
York, Indiana, Connecticut, Tennessee, Georgia,
Alaska, Louisiana and Texas. Total, 27O. VIM.
r. Hearst has ia votes instructed for him from
the following States: Iowa, Nevada, New Mexico,
Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington, Cali
fornia, Florida (four), Arizona, Hawaii, Idaho
and Illinois.
All the State Conventions have now been held
except Missouri, and it is a foregone conclusion
that it will send its sc delegates instructed for
Senator Cockrell, the warrior-statesman who has
so long represented Missouri in the Senate. When
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-28

CURRENT EVENTS: THE DRIFT OF THINGS AS
WE SEE IT.
WE SEE 1T.

developments-to Republicans because of the
meeting of their National Convention; to Demo
Gratis because of the numerous State Conventions
which outlined local policies and declared them
selves as to National issues and Presidential can
didates.
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-28
The Republican National Convention.

The Republican National Convention which
held an three days session in Chicago beginning
Tuesday, was not marked by the usual stir and
enthusiasm of such meetings-not because of any
general party apathy, but because the work of the
Convention was practically all predetermined.
Roosevelt's nomination was certain, as was also
the adoption of the "stand pat" policy and the
selection of Cortelyou as National Chairman.
Only the Vice-Presidential nomination was in
doubt. and the first day of the Convention it was
seen that Charles Warren Fairbanks, United
States Senator from Indiana, was certain to win
this. If Mckinley had not died or if Roosevelt
had not proved so popular as McKinley's success
sor, Fairbanks would himself have been a candi-
date for President this time, and his chief fear
now is that Roosevelt may demand denomination
in 1908. An exchange gives this paragraph sketch
of the new candidate for Vice-President
"Mr. Fairbanks was graduated from Ohio Yves
leyan University at the age of 20 and began his
career as a newspaper man. Through the in
fuence of his uncle, William Henry Smith, pres
ident of the Associated Press at that time, he Sc
cured a position with that organization at Pitts
burg. He found time to practice journalism and
read law at the same time, and soon after he be-
came a graduate of law his ability secured for
him the position Of solicitor for the Chesapeake
& Ohio Railroad. His success IN corporation law
gave him a wide reputation, and at the time of
his election to the Senate he was known as one
of the most skilled railroad attorneys and fnan-
ciers of the West"
Senator Fairbanks is a man of much ability,
and the selection of such men indicates that the
American people are coming to an appreciation
of the risks they run in naming small politicians
as candidates for Vice-President or Lieutenant
Governor. This time, as four years ago, the Re-
pubilcans practically drafted their nominee for
second place on the ticket.
We are printing on another page all that part
of the platform dealing with the future policy
of the party. It contains nothing sensational.
The "stand pat" policy prevailed. The trust and
tariff planks are very adroitly drawn but indicate
that no change will be made as to either.
The Democratic National Convention.
The Democratic National Convention meets
The progressive farmer. [volume] (Winston, N.C.) 1886-1904, 1904-06-28
The Democratic State Convention.

To North Carolinians the most notable event
of last week was the meeting of the Democratic
State Convention in Greensboro Thursday and
Friday. It was one of the most largely attended
Conventions in the history of the party-so large
as to be u~nwieldy. Tumultuous, noisy and impa-
tient, it was nevertheless a fne-looking body Of
men and there was practically no drunkenness&
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-09-01

That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: "For the proposed amend
ment to Article 303 of the Constitution
of the State Of Louisiana, relative to
pensions for Confederate Veterans, and
the words: "Against the proposed
amendment to Article 3O3 of the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana, rel
ative to pensions for Confederate Vet
erans,' and each elector shall indicate,
rs provided in the general election laws
of the State, whether he votes for OF
against the amendment.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker of the Houseof Representatives
p. M. LAEBREMONT,
President pro tempore OF the Senate
Approved July 4, A. D. 1904.
NEWTON G.. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State Of louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary OF State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-09-01

CONTINUED ON FOURTH PACE.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-09-01
Act No. Is.

By Mr.. Henriques. House Bill No. 141.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana, pro-
yidinp for the exemption from taxation
for period of ten (10) years from the
date of its completion, OF all railroads
or parts of railroads constructed sub
sequently to January /, 1913.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State OF Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each house econcurring therein, That the
following amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana be submitted
to the electors of the State at the next
election for Representatives in Congress
to be holden on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November, i9O4,
to-wit: There shall be exempt from
taxation for period of ten years from
the date of it's completion, any railroad
or part of railroad that shall have been
constructed and completed subsequently
to January /, 1905, and prior to January
|. 1909. This exemption shall include
and apply to all the rights of way, road
! bed. sidings, rails and other superstruct-
| ures upon such rights OF way, roadbed
| or sidings; and to all depots, station
| houses, buildings, erections and struct-,
| ures appurtenant to such railroads and
the operation of the same; but shall moi
include the depots, warehouses, station
houses and other structures and appur'
tenances nor the land upon which they
are erected at terminal points, and To-
which franchises have been granted ane
obtained; whether same remain th'
property of the present owner or owners
or be transferred or assigned to any cor
poration or corporations, person or per
sons whomsoever, and provided furthe
that this exemption shall not apply t.
double tracks, sidings, switches, depot
or other improvements or bettermentt
which may be constructed by railroad
now in operation within the State, othe
than extensions or new lines constructe
by such railroads.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
J.Y. SANDERS,
;eutanant Governor and President G
the Senate.
Approved June II, 1904.
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.