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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
CEMENT PLANT
THE LARGEST IN THE WORLD IS
 C0NTEMPLATED.
Hundreds of Thousands of Dollars wfll Be invested In Dallas County-- The Supply Inexhaus-
 tib1e.
Advertiser Bureau.


 Selma, May II. The Selma Portland Cement Company of Boston has purchased from J. F. Milhous a tract of land west of Orr vile, Dallas County, and will erec, there cement working plant to cost about se00,0o0. with daily capacity of I,50 barrels.
 It will be the largest in the world The deed for the property conveyed to- day states that 120 acres has been con veyed to the company in consideration of s1 and other valuable Considerations. It is understood from good authority j that the price was s4o.0oo It is fur ther stated that of the 1,556 acres in the Milhous place. the company will finally come into possession of all ex- cept 16o acres. which MT. Milhous will retain as homestead.
 E One hundred men, fifty of whom will be skilled artisans, will be employed in the plant
 Leigh Hunt of Detroit. Mich.. one of the best known cement engineers of the country, who has looked over the that in deposits and in location. the field Is the most valuable cement prop erty that has yet been discovered.
 There will be six kilns. 100 feet In diameter, and these will have a capac- ity of 1.500 barrels. It is not improb- able that this capacity will be increas- ed as the supply is inexhaustible. The officers of the company are: Frank D. Sanborn, President; Ed ward M. Heustis, vice-President; Ed win L. Hoag, Treasurer Isaac c. Bun nell. Secretary; Francis M. Carroll, At torney. all of Boston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
ty and earnest endeavor for the

alty and earnest endeavor for the cause.
 T announce with pleasure and pride the organization of ten chapters dur ing the year, located at the following places: Wetumpka. Dothan, Coffee Springs. Ensley, Birmingham, Hartselle, Bell Nina, Enterprise, Carrollton and Alexander City. There are others pending. Six children auxiliaries are reported to me through the committee of this department and directors of the work. Union Springs, Eufaula, Geneva. Scotland and two at Jacksonville. En- thusiasm among the little ones is al- ways spoken of by the committee, which means in a large measure, a healthy and active parent chapter.
 Tn connection with the reports of these committees, I want to thank them, also the State officers for their very efficient help and hearty cooper ation.
 strength in unity has certainly been exemplified in what has lAen &C., complished this year in the division work, hence with the. keenest appreci- ation and love- I tender these thanks. have signed 25S membership certif- cates-have written two letters of coincidence on behalf of Alabama di- vision to the widows of Gems. Gordon and Longstreet; had resolutions draft ed on the death of our late lamented chieftain, John B. Gordon. and copy sent to his family. A floral offering with fitting words of sympathy was placed on his bier for the Alabama Daughters.
 'The meeting of executive board held in February proved of great help and interest, especially to. the representa- tives from the new organizations.
 The granting of money to the Dixie committee to further their plans, and the inauguration of a literary evening in connection with the State work were two important features enacted,
 The first program of the literary work will be rendered at this conven- tion this evening, all the numbers of which are by Alabamians--all efforts to advance this branch of the work will be greatly appreciated by the committee under whose direction it is incorporated. As a matter of fact, it comes directly under the head of his torical, and should have the hearty endorsement of each member of the division. The loan of $60 for four months was negotiated for the publi- cation of the minutes at the legal rate of interest The committee on print ing minutes at their meeting in June, 1903, agreed to call for 50 cents from each chapter on the distribution of the minutes which met with a ready res ponse, few chapters declining to act.
 The division now numbers forty mine chapters in good standing. My efforts to Tesuscitate the chapters once on our State list has been fruitless though have been persistent.
 "In conclusion, let me return thanks to the division for the honor they be- slowed on me in the office of chief ex- ecutive of this grand association and beg that all mistakes and errors conn mitted be forgiven, realizing my hon est intention and sincerity of purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
THE U. D. CS
EIGHTH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN
 SESSION.
The Address of the President Shows the Different Chapters Are in a FI0urlshing
 Condition.

Greensboro. May 11.--(Special.) )-The eighth annual convention of Alabama Division U. D. c. met in Greensboro to-day at the opera house under most suspicious circumstances.
 The weather is fine and about fifty delegates were present at the open- ing exercises.
 After a meeting of the credentials committee, the convention proper was opened by prayer, by Rev. R. H. Cobbs. The welcome address on behalf of the city. by Mayor Pro Tenn. Robert B.. Evins. was next on the program.
 Mrs. Charles c. Seed. president of the hostess chapter. James A. Webb. in a graceful and cordial manner, well
 Miss Mary Forney responded in few choice words.
 The feature of the morning session was the annual address by Mrs. F. &. Wood. president Alabama division U. D. C. Mrs. Woods address follows: "Friends and Co-workers:
 '-To you I extend a most cordial well come to this, our eighth annual com vention. One year ago, when I took the gavel and caught the cloak of State, as it fell from the shoulders RAN0S(NoSSAf came inspired with the desire and de- termination to achieve more, if possi- bie. for this grand organization. Born hut a few years ago of the Price of Peace" nurtured by the purest spirit of love and sympathy, her girlhood is barely reached and she is indeed, a power, with possibilities far beyond predictions. From the Atlantic to the shores of California. from Canada to the Gulf. in every State. her potent in- Auence is felt and honored. Yes, Daughters of Alabama, we are great, but we can become greater by joint action, unity of spirit and earnest en- deavor, self-abnegation, subservient only to duty for the great cause we represent.
 ssThe object and purpose of this or- Eanization is indeed of such character as to inspire noblest impulses of patri- 0tism The virtue of charity is greatest of all." and while the de- mands exceed by far our financial abiI-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
WOMAN BURNED TO DEATH.
Negress, Eliza Allen, Victim of Over
 turned Lamp.

NeEress, Eliza Allen, Victim of Over
 turned Lamp.
 A negro reported to Coroner W. H. Tice yesterday morning that Eliza AL len, a negro woman, 80 years old, was burned to death in her home on the Lower Wetumpka road, near the slaughter house Tuesday night, and the Coroner went to the place.
 From what could be learned from witnesses to the accident, the old wo- man was heard moaning In her room by the woman occupant of the next room who rushed into the room to find the womans clothing and bed cloth- ing on fire. The woman grabbed the suffering woman and took her out on the porch of the house, where the blaze was extinguished, but not before the burns had been serious enough to prove fatal.
 It seems that as the old woman was a paralytic, she was put to bed by her friends about o'clock and 1t was not until between 9 and 10 o'clock that her moans were heard.
 Quick work by the neighbors saved the house from destruction. It is sup posed that the lamp which was placed by the bedside of the woman when she first went to bed was overturned igniting the bed clothes.
 The body was burned almost to a crisp but her face was not touched by the flames. She was O native of Geor- gta, and had lived near Montgomery for a good many years. A daughter of the old woman lives in the city.
 Coroner Tice rendered a verdict of accidental burning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

ity, the small taxation of 15 cents per capita, placed at our discretion, means to alleviate suffering humanity for a given period and enables us to fill, in a small measure, the obligation of ben- evolence.
 T am pleased to state that few chapters are delinquents in the de- pertinent of our State work. The needy soldier is indeed our greatest work. and we are delighted to have the State of Alabama as a co-helper in maintaining the Confederate sol dier; as also do we honor and revere Alabamas noble son, Captain J. M. Falkner. for his generous gift to hu- manity in behalf of the Lost Cause
 The Legislature of Alabama Is aid ing in the up-building of Southern his- tory by compelling the State schools to conform to the use of a universal history chosen by an advisory com mittee, composed of patriotic men and women who know the truth and are able to stand by their convictions. Truth crushed to earth shall rise again; the eternal years of God are hers The State historian and chap ter historians are collecting facts re- 1ating to the social, religious and po- litical conditions of the Southern Con- federacy for a future compilation of history. Eacn Tn tnelr turn Will report. The memorial work of the division is gloriously attested in the marble shafts and monuments located in the many cities and towns of our beauti- full Southland. When we remember how many noble sons died for the hon. or of their State and homes, who now sleep in graves marked unknown or perhaps their remains are scattered upon every hill top. and in every val ley from Gettysburg to wtRre eAe Mis- sissippi Aunites with the mighty sea, we are overwhelmed with the desire to erect monuments to these beloved heroes and honor our noble dead with individual monuments, if such were practicable. During the year I have endeavored to answer each letter for information and instruction with the greatest care and consideration, urging all the cooperation possible from we'll organized chapters and stressing im- portant constitutional points on new organizations. nave written more than 500 letters and postals, mailed twenty-five copies of minutes to as many individuals, calling attention in each one to the State work in some particular way.
 The courtesy and esteem of many chapters has been manifested in ex- pressions. of invitations to visit them of which I have availed myself of sev- en. In each visit I have gained strength and determination of purpose and endeavored to SOW the seed of loy-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
rhree nnIIdIng PermIta

City Engineer D w. Ford yesterday is-ued three huildin~ permits renre scn+in~ a tot1l expenditure If s2.71o.
 N B. Burts was granted permit to erect a two-etnrY franc house at the corner of Ludie and Dorsey Streets at a cost of S700.
 A permit was ~r1nted 70 W. J. Drum n remodel the two-st"rv fr7me build ing at e19 Mcnroe Street. The cost of the imnrovernerts will he S2.0G0.
 Jim Hardy was grant"d rermit to add tn the one-story frame house at ssT Jefferson Street at a cost of s10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
HAIR NATURALLY ABUNDANT.
When It Is Free of DnndruH, It Grows
 Luxurlnntly.

When It Is Free of D0ndrun, It Grows
 Luxurlnntly.
 Hair preparations and dandruff cures, as a rule, are sticky or irritating affairs that do no earthly good. Hair, when not diseased. grows naturally, luxuri- antIy. Dandruff Is the cause of nine tenths of all hair trouble, and dandruff is caused by a germ. The only way to cure dandruff is to kill the germ; ard. SO far. the only hair preparation that will positively destroy the germ Is Newbro's Herpicide-absolutely harm less. free from grease, sediment. dye matter or dangerous drugs. It allays itching instantly; makes hair glossy and soft as silk Destroy the cause. vou remove the effect" Sold by lead ing druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich. E. c. Fowler, Special Agent;
 thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Ladies Can
 Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot Ease a powder to be shaken into the shoes It makes tight or new shoes feel easy; gives instant relief to corns and bun ions It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures and prevents swollen feet. blisters, callous and sore spots. Aliens Foot Ease is a certain cure for sweat ng hot aching feet. At all druggists Sad shoe stores. e5c. Trial package FREE by mail Address. Allen S. olmsted. Le Roy, N Y.
 sa-tu-thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Personal and Local.

At 10;30 o'clock last night fire slightly damaged the iron foundry of the Peacock Iron Works on Water and Sylvan Streets. A general alarm to the fire de- partment was sent in but the blaze was extinguished before much loss had re- suited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

place from the residence at o'clock tomorrow morning. The death of this child Is peculiarly sad, because of other misfortunes of the family. Two nights ago Mir. Hogg accidentally shot himself in the foot. and Mrs. Hogg Is seriously i'll in a hospital in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Pave Broad and Water Streets.

RaNG bEOAu Ama WatCE SNECCtSs
 The Commercial and Industrial Asso- citation, which has already proven that it is working faithfully and effectively for the upbuilding of this city. has de- termined that before the expiration of twelve month Broad and Water Streets, the principal commercial roads of Selma, will be paved with some ma terial that will be permanent. Presi- dent J. Foote Hooper has appointed Dr. W. W. Harper, chairman; Mayor V. B. Atkins. D. F. Ullman, N. Waller and J. NJ Baker as a committee, and they are immediately to inquire into the cost and best methods of rendering the streets into such thoroughfares as will be in keeping with the growth of the city. The material chosen will be Bel gian blocks. vitrified bricks or other like substances, and 1t Is thought a plan feasible for the supply of the necessary moneys can be invented
 At a meeting last night MT Hooper and his colleagues on the committee on the Synodical College. formerly report ed to the association the proceedings oe the Synod, as previously published Formal notice of the annulment of the subscription is being given.
 Mir. Hooper and Mayor Atkins were authorized to appoint two delegates to the Good Roads Convention in St. Louis, the city and the association to divide their expenses
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Death of J. C. Moss.

The remains of J. c. Moss. a prom inent citizen of Uniontown, reached Selma this morning and were sent this afternoon to his late home for burial Mir. Moss died in a hospital in New York. where he had been for medical treatment. He was one of the wealthi- est and most highly respected citizens of Perry County. He is survived by his widow. The funeral took place fin Uniontown this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Prize Drill.

The Abbott Rifles will have their next prize drill in their armory Friday even ing at 80 o'clock. Corporal Purviance now wears the medal to be contested for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

Miss Anna Chambllss of Brooklyn who has been i'll at the home of Mrs. NJ. s. Hooper Jn Alabama and Union, Streets is convalescent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
Death of Child.

The infant child of MT. and Mrs. B
 A. Hogg died this morning at the fam fly residence on Franklin Street after a brief illness. The funeral will take
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12
The knights Templar.

The forty-fourth annual conclave of the Knights Templar of Alabama began in Selma at noon today with many Knights present for the transaction of the busi- ness of the order. The Grand Com mandery was escorted from headquarters in the Hotel Albert to the hall of Selma Commandery No. by Knights of the local commandery who are hosts of the visitors during their stay in the Central City.
 The first business of the Grand Com mandery after an eloquent address by the Grand Commander, Right Eminent Sir Lewis W. Hubbard of Selma, was the appointment of Eminent Sirs Edward S. Gatchell of Selma, Charles E. Pearce of Mobile, Charles l.. Ruth of Montgomery, as a Committee on Credentials, and their nomination of the following Knights as credited delegates:
 Grand Omcers.
 R. E., Sir l.. w. Hubbard of Selma, Grand Commander.
 V. E.. Sir Charles R. Wesctcott of Montgomery. D. P. c.
 E. Sir Charles E. Pearce of Mobile, c. G.
 E. Sir William T. Waller. Selma, as G. P.
 E. Sir Robert s. Teague. Montgomery. G. c. Gen.
 E. SIT IHOHldS H. 1ndttoChS, DcCdtuI, E. c. s. w.
 E. Sir Waiter Smith. Tuscaloosa, E. G. ]. W.
 E. Sir Ebert s. Starr. Selma. E. G. T. E. Sir George A. Beauchamp, Montgoin- cry, E. c. R.
 E. Sir Edward s. Gatchell, Selma, E. G. s. B.
 E. Sir William 0. Snyder, Birmingham, E. G. s. B.
 P. Sir Charles R. Patterson, BIrming- ham, E. c. W.
 B. Sir F. F. Wise, Selma, E. G. c. Guard.
 P. G. E. c. Henry c. Davidson Mont. gomery.
 P. e. E. c. Henry IT. Matthews. Mont gomery.
 Past Eminent commanders-E. Sir F. Nj. Stiliwell of Selma.
 An eloquent address of welcome was made by Eminent Sir Ebert s. Starr of Selma, and the response on behalf of the visitors was by Eminent Sir Charles westcott of Montgomery. adjourned and had a delicious dinner in their hall They met again this after noon at and resumed their work.
 At the meeting tonight the devotional exercises were conducted by the Grand Prelate. The address of welcome was made by F. M. Stllwell. W. w. Brandon of Tuscaloosa was to deliver the chief ad- dress of the evening. but was unavoida- bly, absent and in his place E. S. Starr of Selma spoke.
 The musical program was rendered by the Lyric Club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

Hon. Lewis Johnson of Lexington was in Selma <oday.
 Mrs. R. T. Reid of Hazen was in the city today.
 Hon. J. B. Ellis of or.villo is in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

John Shields who has been cashier for the Alabama Cotton oil Company in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

Hon. J. NJ. Miller 0: Marengo was a visitor to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

J. E. Dunaway. a prominent citizen
 of OrrviIle was in town today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-12

Selma has accepted position as cashier for the company in Mobile.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01

work. They now demand the same ana
cunts for eight hours work. II the em-
ployers want union men 10 work nine
hours, they must pay them for the ad-
dltional hours work,
The carpenters have carefully con-
sldered the demand which becomes ef-
fcctlve this morning, and II the con-
tractors adhere 10 their express de-
termination the union men will them
selves engage In the business OF build~
Ing They have hade arrangements to
accept contracts and 10 carry on the
work under union regulations This
step win put them In position 90 ap-
peal 90 the public and give them n de-
clded advantage. as union labor is uni
versally favored. This feature Of the
situation 10 the most favorable that has
yet developed.
The president OF the longshoremen's
union said yesterday the employers
had been given three months notice
by the men of their demand for more
pay Heretofore the iongshoremen
have received 10 cents an hour for
straight work and 80 cents an hour for
overtime. labor after ., m. being con.
sldered as that for which overtime
should be paid. as well. Of course. M
holidays. The longshoremcn want 90
cents an hour for straight work and 7s
cents an hour for overtime, we have
tried TO be fair with the employer"
said the president. and have given
them ample notice. Whether or not
bur demands viii be met has not been
learned. nor do we expect 20 have any
Notification until the next Job comes
dong We believe the demand Ia rcas-
,nable and will try 20 enforce IT," No
statement haH bccn authorized an yet
~ the stcyedoring tlrma and compan-
on employing longahorcmcn
In conversation with n prominent Ia
'or leader yesterday afternoon an Az 7
orian representative was informed
ha, the unions are now In closer touch
With each other than ever before. The
tatemcnt was made that. In case OF
eceaslty.' practically all Of the working
ien of the city could be called out to
nforcc union demands. The gentle
ian In question said he was opposed
o strikes aa a rule. believing matters
( difference could be nmieably ADJUST
q. bu, he said even the fiahermans
nion could be involved where the in-
rests OF labor were At peril.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01
CARPENTERS UNION BEGINS
BIG STRIKE THIS MORNING

J The carpenters OF the city will 30 OF
strike this morning, Ninety days ag'
they notified the employers they woul,
expect an elght-hour day commencing
April l. and the employers have AN.
nouneed their determination OF retus-
Ing to comply with the demand.
The longshoremens union had like
wise given three months notice Of
their demand for more pay, and II The
demand is not met u strike viii fol-
low Whether or not the longshore-
men will find Il necessary to strike has
not yet developed.
The carpenters strike Ia the most
serious labor condition that has con-
fronted the city since tho great strike
OF the fishermen. The carpenters union
is well organized and maintains close
relations with the other large organ
izatlons OF the kind. The men deter
mined to ask the shorter working day
only after careful consideration OF the
question. and their stand viii be quite
determined as that OF the contractors,
who aver they win steadfaStiy refuse
to entertain the demand.
Yesterday when the carpenters
showed up for work the foreman OF
each party of workmen gave final no.
tlce OF the determination OF the men
to strike for the eight hour day. In
every instance. no far aa could be
learned. the contractors notified the
foremen they would not submit TO the
condition imposed by the union, Be-
cause of the impending trouble contrac
tors have been rushing work az many
OF the stores which were being Inn
proved,
The contractors say they win fight
the union 20 the end, and the state.
nent has been authoritatively made
hat nonunlon men win be imported 10
AXE the places OF those who quit their
obs. should this be done. the carpen.
ers will appeal 10 the other unions 10
tand by them. and labor troubles of |
ar-reachIng consequences will cnsuc.
he labor unions OF Astoria are strong
r than those OF any other city In the
rest, comparatively speaking. and an
.nti-unlon movement would be fought
With vigor while the outlook ls un-
asorable, II will be some days before
he extent TO which the strike viii az.
,ct business can be foretold
Heretofore the carpenters have re-
eived 50 and $3.50 for nine hours
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1904-04-01

With the adoption of the above reso
luton, three cheers for home industr,
and singing of the national hymn
America" the most enthusiastic gath.
ering Of Astorians ever held came TO g
close at IL o'clock last night. Han
thorn hall was not nearly large enough
to accommodate the hundreds who came
to attend the smoker rendered by the
laboring men of the city by the Manu-
facturers' Association. The unions were
out in full force, and from the time that
Chairman Allen made his witty open
ing address until the closing remarks
had been offered enthusiasm was at
its height. More than 1000 persons at
tended the smoker and many others
were unable to gain admittance. 1t
was a great tribute to the public spirit
of the laboring men of this strongly
unionized city, and from the enthus-
iasm manifested it was evident home
industry would be better patronized
in the future.
Harrison Allen was the only nominee
for chairman of the meeting. He OPP
ened proceedings with a witty speech,
during the course of which he inter-
mingled facetiousness with powerful