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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
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Washington, June 1.-(SpeciaI. )--- Postmasters appointed: Chocolocco, Calhoun County, John w. Hughes; Meridianville. Madison County. John B, Smith.
 The application of J. J Rainer A. H. Hill, Fox Henderson, l.. M. Bashinsky. and J. c. Henderson to organize the First National Bank of Brantley, with a capital of 5000. has been approved by the Comptroller of the Currency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
INSURANCE RATES JUMP.
Columbus Reduced from First to 6 Sec
 Ond Class Rating.

Columbus Reduced from First to a Sec
 Ond Class Rating.
 Columbus, Ga, June 1.-(Special.)- Columbus fire insurance rates went m over 25 per cent today, the city being reduced from first-class to a second- class rating by the Southeastern Tariff Associatlon, and as a consequence the people of the city will pay nearly s4O, = 900 more for their fire protection this year than last.
 It was announced some time ago that the rates would be increased, but as tho city proceeded to do with aIacrItv wha f the Southeastern Tariff Association pointed out was necessary to do in or der to retain the old rates, the action or the association in going ahead and rating this as a second-class citv- with . out giving the city opportunity to carry out the improvements 1t is planning to make, comes as a disagreeable sur prise.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
GOVERNOR RETURNS.
With State OHcers Has Been Atte1d-
 ing University Commencement.

Governor Cunningham returned last night from Tuscaloosa where he has for the past three days been attending the commencement exercises of the University of Alabama. He was ae- companied by Superintendent of Edu- cation I. W. Hin who has been to Tuscaloosa on the same mission Chief Clerk H. c. Gunnels. who went over to the commencement exercises re- turned to Montgomery yesterday morn ing.
 Governor Cunningham will go to Birmingham this afternoon to deliver an address tonight before the Girls' High School of that city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
A TEMPORARY JUDGE.
--v---- Governor CunnlnEham VIII Name One
 fDY frhlrfeamfh Ctro.,st

Governor Cunningham Will Name One
 for Thirteenth Circuit.
 Governor Cunningham will this morning appoint a temporary judge to hold court in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit in the place of Judge ". S. Anderson, who is i'll at his home in Mobile. Supernumerary Judge A. H. Alston is engaged in holding court in Ahbevilie and cannot therefore occupy the bench in the Thirteenth Circuit In view of this and in view of Judge An- dersoH's illness. Governor Cunningham will this upcrning name a judge to serve temporarily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
School noardn to Meet,

The Boards of Control of the Fourth and Sixth Districts Schools will meet tomorrow in the office of Governor Cunningham. The Fourth District School is located at Hamilton and it's President is Professor A. T. Anderson. Prof. E. F. Cauthon is President of the Sixth District School, which is located at Hamilton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

4 uP tn SOuhO hSoAeA oNN Se3ShShAs
 RI had been a great sufferer from indigestion for the last nine years.s writes Mrs. MerRaFet etingle Of OwinRs Miila. Baltimore Co, Md. NI Was such a wreck 1t seemed death wns near. but today can say feel Ike another woman. l have received much and lasting good from Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Fsyorite Prescription have taken twenty-five bottles in and am happy to say that life is worth living now. A thoIsand thanks for your treatment"
 Do not be cajoled Into trading a sub stance for a shadow. Any substitute offered as Hjust as good" ss "Golden Medical Discovery" Is shadow of that medicine. There are cures behind every claim mAae for the 6 @DiscoVery."
 The Common Sense Medical Adviser, IooS large pages, In paper covers, is sent JTes on receipt of twenty-one one-cent stamps to pay expense of mailing 0gky. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
FOUR CusToNrERs

Will be presented with transportation to St. Louis and return during the month of June with our compliments. Won't you be one of themP
 Bullock & Fleming,
 The Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
WORLDS FAIR,
st. Louis

Sts Louis.
 Tickets at low rates now on sale. For particulars apply to Mir. P. s. Hay. Is. E. r. A.. M. and o. R. R.. Mont gomery, Ala adV-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
CITY OFFICIALS PICNIC.
They will go to Jaekson'- Lake !

They will go to Jaekson's Lake To-
 day.
 Mayor Carr. Montgomery Aldermen and all of the city officials will spend today at Jackson's Lake, participating in the annual barbecue and picnic of the city employees.
 Each employe of the city has in- vited one or more of his friends and it Is expected that fully 100 persons will take part in the affair.
 A special train bearing the party will leave for the Lake at S:30 o'clock this morning, It will return to the city at .6:S0 ocoick this evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

The little widow is a very good talker. isn't sheY T thought she was just as soon as heard her say she had 2Go-00o well invested. ."-Bunalo Timea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

The Discards discontinued business today. the final meeting with Miss Dauns Fowler proving one of the most enjoyed of the season. Officers were elected for the next year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
llJomen and Society,
BY MRS. J. M. DE coTTEs.

sic Rutledge Smith. Mary Chiffon Ty. son, Gena Cohoon, Carol Cassimar Smith. Henry Booth Campbell. William Armistead Gayle, Jr., Virginia Nor
 wood Tyson.
 The pupils and their friends were Springs Park on Tuesday afternoon closing a very successful year of this ] long established school. IONIAN CLUB. The members of the Ionian Club will meet this morning with Mrs. McDun Cain, at her home at Cloverdale. PERSONAL ITEMS. MT. L. w. Hubbard of Selma, MT. Joseph James of Faunsdale and Miss Carrie Lee Taylor of Showdown were among the out of town visitors who at tended the Fuller-Clisby wedding yes terday.
 Miss Low Ella Cromwell has issued invitations to a recital which she will give at McDonald's Theatre this even- ing when she will be assisted by Miss Wolff on the violin.
 Miss Alma Joseph and MT. Leslie Gil- bert will be married this afternoon at o'clock at the home of the bride s parents, Mir and Mrs. Frank Joseph.
 Mrs. Eugenia Pace is visiting Mrs John w. Durr. She has many warm friends here who are glad to again welcome her to Montgomery.
 Mrs. R. H. Clements and her daugh- ter. Mrs. Andrew Reed Smith of De- mopolis, are visiting Mrs. w. w. Pear son at 15 Wilkinson Street.
 Master Charles DeYamperts name should have appeared on the honor role of the Bellinger Hill school for both conduct and scholarship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Tn compliment to Miss Anita Gall lard, Miss Venetia Danner gave a gar den party and reception this evening from to T o'clock which was a very delightful affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

One Fnre To Hot Springs, Ark.
 Plus S2.00. every Wednesday and Sat- urday of June, July. August and Sep teipber. Good for 21 days Ask any railroad ticket agent dly ex su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
NTuetcr of pott.~- A

Battery A, Alabama State Artillery,
 made muster last night The battery went through the regulation drill, after which refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Mir. and Mrs. W. L.. Ross and family they will occupy the Ross cottage for the summer. MT. Ross has q pretty new sail boat which will be one of the
 great pleasures of the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Mrs. L.. A. Hamburger and son. Cyril, of Houston. Tex, are visiting Mrs. NJ. Hamburger. St. Louis and Con- ception Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
MEETING OF SECESSION
 CHAPTER. IT. ID,
HONOR ROLL OF MISS
 WnnnRVrE

WOODRUFF's SCHOOL. Perfect Year-Netta Jones, Marie Clare o'Leary, Ella Vaughn Patterson. Byron Rowan Patton.
 First Rank-Leonora Hobbie. Isa- belle Anderson. Frank RoyalI Hannon, James Mason Handey. Jr., Mittie Holt Will Howell, Mary Phillips Gayle. An nic Matilda Tyson. Josiah M. WiIker- son. Charles Lawton Campbell. Jr., El-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
Judge Anderson Sick.

Judge w. s. Anderson of the Circuit Court. was taken suddenly III and his condition was such that his physicians
 stated he would be unable to hold court at the present time. Governor Cum ningham has been notified and request ed to name a Judge to finish the hold ing of the present term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

church. Mrs. Tam. Miss Mabel Heus-
 tis and Mir. John Wallace sang Lohen- the recessionaI Mendelssohnss Wed. ding March" rang loud and clear The | altar was beautiful in palms and flow
 CTS and the bride and her sister, both l picture with the groom and his attend ants in regulation full dress as they stood before the minister.
 The young women were handsomely each wearing hats and flowers of the | same color. The groom Is popular young travelling man. formerly of Bir- here His bride Is daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Thad Partridge of 59 Charles ton Street and one of Mobiles most
 cultured. charming and handsome
 tonight for St. Louis and other cities. The successful dancing class con ducted by Misses Corinne orton and Margaret and Sarka Billups came to an end this evening with a brilliant soiree which was as much enjoyed by the old CT people as by the boys and girls of | the dancing class. Miss Margaret Bil- iups presided at the piano. and Miss Saida and Miss Qrton were assisted in their enjoyable duties by a bevy of pretty girls who attracted a large fol- lowing of young men before the chill dren's hour was over. Among these young ladies were Misses Marie and Nellie Davis, Lucille Barclay and Cor
 rie Dukes.
 A large circle of friends were grfeved to hear yesterday of the death at Por- tersville of Mir. Julian Monk of this city. Mir. Monk has been In bad health for some time and having retired from business was spending the summer at. his parents home at Portersvitle -vhen the end came. Besides his parents he leaves a brother Mr. W. Fl Monk. Jr., n fyUO " in nr leans. The funeral will take place to- morrow morning from Christ Church.
 The graduating. exercises of Mrs, Johnstone's school took place tonight at Temperance Hall. beginning at o'clock. The fair young graduates
 were Misses Alice Dunlap, Ella Louise Louise Futile and Annie Taylor. There
 was a piano solo and songs. and clever and entertaining speech by Mir. Erwin Craighead.
 Mir. and Mrs. W. L. Ross and family
 moved over to Point Clear today where
 they will occupy the Ross cottage for
 the summer. Mir. Ross has q pretty new sail boat which will be one of the
 great pleasures of the summer.
 The Discards discontinued business
 today. the final meeting with Miss
 enjoyed of the season oficers were
 elected for the next year.
 Tn compliment to Miss Anita Gall
 den party and reception this evening
 from 6 to ' o'clock which was a very
 delightful affair.
 Mrs. L.. A. Hamburger and son. Cyril, of Houston. Tex, are visiting
 Mrs. NJ. Hamburger. St. Louis and Con- ception Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Miss Alma Joseph and MT. Leslie Gill; bert will be married this afternoon at o'clock at the home of the brides s parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Joseph
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
Death of J. w. Monk.

Julian VI. Monk, son of MT and Mrs
 W. H. Monk. er., died last evening at the family summer home in Coden. He was native of Mobile, 25 years of age and an estimable young man. Besides his parents he leaves one brother. Will liam H. Monk, Jr. of Mobile and two sisters in New Orleans. His remains
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
IONIAN CLUB.

The members of the Ionian Club will meet this morning with Mrs. McDu1 Cain, at her home at Cloverdale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Mrs Eugenia Pace is visiting Mrs John W. Durr. She has many warm friends here who are glad to again welcome her to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
May be Moved to Decatur.

Rumors are out to the effect that the greater portion of the Louisville
 and Nashville shops will be removed
 to Decatur The moulding department
 was transferred some time ago and ev- cry week since forces in other depart have long been employed In the shops
 and who have held goeS positions, are seeking employment elsewhere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02
THE MURDER OF HUGHES
CITIZEN OF CHAsTING's WHO WAS
 SLAIN FROM AMBUSH.
Believed to Have Been the Outcome of His Killing . Negro Some Time
 Ago-No Clue to the Guilty.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Mobile. June 1.
 At midnight last night Sheriff Pow CTS received telegram from Mount vernon, informing him of an assasei- nation which took place at Chastangs, twenty-six miles north of this city on the Southern Railway. The news was pref and told that James Hughes. a white man, well known in the north east corner of this county, had been Chastang's. the shooting being from. ambush.
 This morning sherin Powers recciv- ed letter from his deputy, living at Mount Vernon, reiterating what had been said Tn the telegram. It further railroad track, heard the crack of a rifle and saw Hughes fall. The deputy stated tf he had no clue to the mur- derer an ~did not think 1t possible to obtain any information. He also said he was of the opinion that the assas- Hughes of Houston Brooks, a negro, near Chastang's early last year. for which Hughes was acquitted on pre- limfnary examination, self defense hav- ing been shown.
 Hughes was 55 years old and a na- tive of Mississippi. He came to this county several years ago and settled at Chastang's. where he soon proved himself an upright citizen. When slain he was within a mile of his home. last night on a hand car. and sur Geon made an examination and later empanelled jury of negroes, and took the testimony of the woman. The ver- dict was that Hughes came to his death
 Sheriff Powers says that he will do everything possible to run down and apprehend the murderer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-06-02

Mrs R. H. Clements and her daugh- ter, Mrs. Andrew Reed Smith of De- mopolis, are visiting Mrs. W. W. Pear son at 15 Wilkinson Street.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
BOWLING PARTY.

The young ladies' of the Senio,
class of the Cairo high school gave an
informal bowling party Wednesday
afternoon at Connell's bowling alley
on Seventh street. The affair was
greatly enjoyed. A Senior Bowling
club has been formed. and will bowl
every Monday afternoon.
seven-up waa The game yesterday
and some good scores were made.
Misses Rose Howley. Lula Young and
Nellie Kurzdorfer made the highest
scores, the two former each rolling
81 and the latter q. Miss Ora Nc
Neil was the only player to make a
mark and she had one space 10 her
credit.
Those who attended were: Misses
Margaret Wilson. Pearl Webb. Bertha
Schiosser. Mary Huette, Fay Koch
Ter. Mamie Barrow. Rose Howley. Lin
ME Green. Myrtle Goldsmith, Lula
Young. Bessie Staple;on. Ora Mcneil
and Nellie Knrzdorfer.
Miss Margaret Wilson chaperoned
the party AMI instructed them in the
art OF bowling.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28

was not the case. He accordingly hur-
ried out after his friend and told him
the true facts Of the case, It seems
that the law has provided that either
state may take charge OF man. say.
who has punched the daylight on. Of
his fellow In a merry row on a steam
arS deck. II is evident that to deter
mine on moving vessel which side OF
he main channel the crime was CON
mitted would be a most difficult mat
ter. Thus the law provides that in
case Of trouble of this kind, the cap
tain OF the steamer Or whoever IN the
party may hand the gull
~ man over to- which ever state comes
first for the man. as far as the states
on the east and west side of the
river are concerned The matter as
TO whether the culprt comes under
he jurisdiction of a northern or
southern state. say in Minnesota or
Iowa, Wisconsin or Illinois, depends
On the location OF the steamer. But
that Is more easily determined in al
most all cases, than the course of a
steamer relative to the center OF The
burlington Hawkeye.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
The Everglades.

Yesterday afternoon the Ever.
giades was. visited by quite a number
of people who were entertained by
he captain. The visits OF so many pri.
vate yachts in this port lately hat
awakened an interest in yachting that
has not before been felt by our PEG
pie. and yach' club here next sum
mer with quite a number of handsome
boats is among the probable posi-.
bilities Of the future.
The purchase of launch BY Mr..
Hastings recently win be followed by
others. II is known that certain cit
liens here have in view certain boats
now on exhibition at the Worlds fair
In former years efforts have been
made on those fines and several boat
clubs have been organized. There was
rowing club here a number Of yean.
ago and they ,ook frequent rows in
scull boat Mr. ]. S. Aisthorpe was a
member OF the crew.
There was quite a club that owned
the Wanda and another that owned
the Miranda. bU. these boats were
steamboat and not adapted for the
uses Of a pleasure boat. for which
reason more than anything else these
clubs went 10 pieces With the recent
development of the gasoline boat as
a plea uro boat zach. club is bound
TO come and our unsurpassed water ia.
ciliiie. viii be made use Of for pleas
lre and recreation.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
POLICE NEWS

Night Clerk Mccarthy was keeper
of slot machine last night al police
headquarters and Notwithstanding
the temptation. he made no attempt
to beat H.
Orders were recently issued that all
SLOT machines must be removed and
i is evident that the order will be
enforced By the police. A few days
ago a raid was made on several sa-
looms. but when the police arrived the
slot machines had disappeared.
quickly asd mysteriously.
Chief Price and Sergeant McTiguc
we're more successful yesterday even.
ing. however. and found one Of the
nickel getiers in Albert I.aurent's
place on the corner Of Eighth street
AMI Commercial avenue. They imme-
diately took charge Of the machine
and turned il over TO Night Clerk Nc
Cartay.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
c. [. HILLARY AGAIN
WITH THE BIG FOUR
ASSUMES POSITION AS ASSIST.
ANT GENERAL PASSENGER
AGENT WITH HEADouAR.
TIERS AT ST. LOUIS.

Clarence Lee Hilleary has been ap.
pointed assistant general passenger
agent of the Big Four. with headquar
tiers at St Louis. The appointmen, is
effective the first Of next month.
Mr.. Hilleary resigned the position
some eight or nine months ago 20 be.
come traffic manager Of the Louisiana
Purchase Exhibition company. in
which position he has made a great
record.
When Mr. Hilleary resigned ".
Deppe went 10 ST. Louis as chief
assistant general passenger agent Of
the Big Four Mr.. Deppe left The
service OF the company about p month
ago TO engage in business IN New
York. since which time w 6. knit
tie has had charge Of the passenger
affairs OF the Big Four at St Louis
with the title Of general agent.
Mr Hilleary. who is a very able
passenger man. was in the service Of
the Big Four for many years. He va
al one time travelling passenger agent
with headquarters ar Peoria 49,. AMI
later was located at Cairo He went
from here to 81 Louis as asEisian.
general passenger agent. and flier
that position until be took service
with the Worlds fair Mr. Hnlesry
is known as a hustler He com
menced his railroad career with m
Norfolk and Western road as a brake
man and worked his way mp.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
a Man Guilty Of . Crime on a Vessel
Could be Tried in Either Iowa
or Illinois.

One 81 The teachers Of his city
came into the Office = an attorn y
recently and asked MIN to explain a
certain legal point. The question
was his. ~ a crime were commit
Ted on The river which state would
have iurisd.c.iOn over the CASE The
attorney said at first that It depended
upon which side Of tire center Of the
main channel the crime was commit
tel u on he Illinois side. the illi-
nois tate authorities would deal with
the guilty pariy. but II On ihc Iowa
side. he Iowa Authorities would take
charge ~ the culprit This seemed
satisfactory and the visitor iefi.
Bat on looking up the matter more
closely. the attorney found that slch
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28

thai the Great Western had been sold
10 the Union Pacific interests. He
also said so far as he knew, no OPP
ton had been given on the property
20 any person and secuted the entire
story.
He also stated the Great Western
would continue its policy of making
strong fight for its share OF business
in competitive fields, making rates TO
ht he demands of the occasion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
Take Exercise Daily.

The first thing needed to Keep the
tissucs healthy and strong and the
various organs in good working or
Her Is a certain amount Of exercise
isken every day. Regularly taken ex-
ercise strengthens the heart. thereby
oapsing that great organ TO pump the
nuidf q the boey 70 the remotest cor
rers and thereby improving nutrition
ard causing all the other organs to do
their natural work and to take a de
light 50 TO speak. in doing their ma
turai work.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
General Weather Conditions.

oCHCi az VGdhHSi SSf0't'OitSs
The crest of the high pressure area
has removed from the middle Rocky
mountain region 10 Iowa. This high
dominates the weather conditions in
nearly all sections lying east of the
Rockies. Areas of low pressure cen
ter OFF the South Atlantic and New
England coast, and in the south Pa
cifie slope. The temperature has
fallen in the upper Ohio valley, and
in the middle Atlantic and New Eng
land states elsewhere the changes
have, as a rule, been unimpnrtant.
Within the last Sc hours light rain
has fallen along the middle and south
Atlantic coasts, and in the lake re.
gion. Frost and fog were reported in
the Ohio valley, Tennessee, Missouri
Arkansas and Oklahoma
Weather at ST. Louis yesterday
morning, clear; temperature, SO de.
grees.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28

/ The following Is taken from the
| Mobile. Ala, Register Of Oct % con
corning the celebration of former
Cairo mans twenty-secondtD birth
| day:
Mr.. A. G. Abel, the popular freight
agent OF the Mobile and Ohio railroad,
celebrated his twen'y-second birth
lay last night al the residence OF Mr..
land Mrs. j. Morgan Johnson on the
corner Of State and Franklin streets.
About o'clock the entire force Of
the freight Office headed by the First
Regiment band, marched to the home
Or Mr. Abel
MIR. H S Peckenpaugh. carrying
an umbrella Of mammoth dimensions
filled with various gifts from the boys.
acted as marshal
Upon arrival al the point OF desti
nation neat speech of presentation
was made 10 Mr. Abel by Mr. II J.
Griffing, who presented the filled UNI
brella The recipient though com
pletely taken BY surprise. managed to
reply in his usual affable manner.
Mr.. Abel TO show his apprecia.
lion walked cake-walk with one Of
the young ladies' present, carrying the
this feat being at the ur-
gent solicitation. of his o.her lady
friends who araeed the occasion.
After the cake walk Mrs. johnson
invited the guests info the dining
room where delightful repast was /
served. On The table was the usual
birthday cake ornamenttd with
miniature wax tapers, in keeping with !
he age attained by Mr.. Abell-22,
which was first cut by him.
There was music by the orchestra /
presen. and most enjoyable evening
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28
River Forecasts.

THE OHIO From Evansville to
Paducah, will remain nearly station.
AIRY during the mex two or three days.
At Cairo, will continue rising slightly
during the next "a to SO hours.
THE TENNESSEE From Flor
ence to the mouth, no material change
during the next several days.
THE MISSISSIPPI - From below
s. Louis. 10 Cairo. will continue ris.
ing slightly during The next "a to 3G
hours F. f. EMYTH,
Local Forecaster.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-10-28

Cap Henry Wilbur met with an &C.
cident to one Of his legs in the L.
steamer Chisca and is here in tha
Marine hospital. He was brought up
on the Stacker Lee. The injury is not
serious but he will be laid up for
some time
Cap Wilbur has been one of the pi,
lots of the Chisca for some time.