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The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
THE BUSINESS OUTLOOK
AS Told by Dun's Rcport--confidene
Felt In West and South--Bettcr
Conditions Expected.


New York. Jan i.--Dun's report on
the general trade and industrial condl-
tions. issued today. Is as follows:
The violent fluctuations In cotton
and the uncertainty regarding the sit.
uation in the far east, were the only
signifying factors liz the business sit.
uation during the holiday week. Num-
erous expressions OF confidence are
heard regarding the future, however,
especially at the west and south.
Manufacturing plants have taken
longer vacation than last year. but
many announce a resumption of work
on Monday.
Transportation lines are well en-.
gagged in handling grain. live stock
fuel ami lumber. whiio the earnings
thus far reported for Dccember ex.
ceed the previous year by an average
Of SO per cent.
rev new tbHtidttH ftR WDH dfiu
steel are reported. yet the general
level Of quotations Is fairly maintain
ed. and better conditions are expected
early IN 1904.
Much irregularity and activity is
expected In the markets for minor
metals. which are chiefly responsive
TO speculative operations in London.
Despite the sharp break in the for-
eign markets the week closed with a
net gain and cofrer is also stronger
because Of the increased interest
abroad
All the previous records Of footwear
| forwarding from Boston were Tar
eclipsed during the past year and
there was an even more notable In
crease In production elsewhere.
In woolens new lines Of overcoat-
ings continue In moderate demand.
Frmness is still the feature in wool
Failures this week 232 In United
STAGES AGAINST SOS last year.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

Senator Francis G. Newlands spoke
of Democracy in 1904" He said in
part:
after two disastrous campaigns
Democracy though still strong in the
South, was now in power in only
two of the Northern states-Montana
and Nevada. and the Northern Dem
ocracy had never. since the Civil war,
been numerically so weak in the sen
ate and house as now The contest of
1901 was to be in the North and West,
and the candidates-the issues and
the organization must be selected
with view to victory there.
"As to candidates--no single man
In the party had so many followers as
Mr. Bryan, but the country had not
sufficiently recovered from the rancol
and bitterness of the two campaigns
in which he led the reform forces with
signal courage and brilliancy. to per
NIT his candidacy. Mr.. Bryan, recog
nizing this condition, had wisely dc
clined the candidacy. His vindicatiol
would yet come. Meanwhile he woul,
be the great popular leader whose in
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

before the platform was finally adopt
ed The Republican party would
stand upon its platform pledges to the
people The greatest care should be
taken, therefore, to wisely frame these
pledges.
The Democrats of the senate and
house probably constituted the most
representative body that could be as.
sembled for this purpose--and they
should be organized for that purpose,
as well as for harmonious action on
matters OF national legislation. 1t
was more important that Democrats
Of the senate and house should de.
bate these questions in their party
conferences than on the floor of con
grcss. The debate which was to re-
ceive harmonious action Of the Dem
ocratic party and the framing of the
issues upon which the Democrats
NVhid WIZ sithiI Dt dHtbuHSt Ahtui
selves. The issues should be so
framed as to win the north and west
and the counsel Of northern and
western Democrats would be of vast
Importance in this direction
Mr.. Newlsnds suggested thai the
Democrats of the senate and house
should be organized with tIis view
each with steering or advisory com
mittee--fairly representative of north
and western states. as well as south
ern sentiment-selected either by
state delegations or party caucus.
The floor leader of the house dem.
ocrats could be the chairman of the
house committee-as the leader of
the senate Democrats was now chair.
man of the senate committee Such
committees would be very efficient in
aiding the foor-leaders in aseertaining
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
CITY
VISITED AGAIN
Hotel Burned. LOO Guests Rush
Mad|y for Safety...3 Killed
& Injured.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Chicago, Jan. Three persons
were killed and four injured in the
fire tonight that destroyed the Louvre
hotel, on Lake avenue. With the re-
membrance of the Iroquois theatre hor.
hor fresh in their minds every one
of the one hundred guests became
panic stricken and rushed madly for
the street as soon as it became known
that the hotel was afire.
At a late hour the dead had not been
identified. The injured are: NJ M
Bright, William Hayden. DR.. N. von
Schill, Fred Hopp, fireman. tfell from
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

fire enginel The smoke was so thick
iii the upper story the guests there
had great difficulty in finding exits.
The stairs and passageways became
SO congested in the rush for safety
that many guests on the second floor
were Obliged to escape by means OF
plank held TO the window by men
outside. Miss Mary Corbett. an EN-.
ploye of the hotel. rushed into the
burning building and rescued from
almost certain death the three child
rem of Mrs. +. 0. Schaffer. a guest.
The fire originated in the dining
, room, Loss $4,000.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

Mr. Newlands said that the Democ-
racy could not wait until the hurly.
burly of convention time to frame
its declaration of issues. 1t must
be framed long before by the wise
men of the party and must be given
out for consideration and deliberation
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
SENSATIONAL RUMOR
FROM COLOMBIA
Gunpoat General Pinzon Reported to
Have Been Sunk by American
Warships.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Colon, Jan. There were persist,
ent rumors here yesterday and again
today that the Colombia gunboat
General Pinzon had been sunk by Am
crican warships, There is no confirm
alton OF the report to this time. The
Mayflower. to which Admiral Coghlan
transferred his flag yeterday steamed
out of the harbor here this morning.
There are now no ships of war here.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
BATTLE IN KENTUCKY
Father and Three Sons Fatally Shot
In Street Encounter With 4els.
tives.


BY Associated PRESS.
Somerset. Ky, Jan IA terrible
battle took place here this evening
which has thrown the country into
great excitement and promises to lead
10 further troubles The fight was
between J. ! Smith and son cn one
side and Diane Blevlns and two sons
on the other. The three latter were
fatally wounded. Smith is Blevins'
son-inlaw. but bad feeling has ex.
listed between them for some time,
which eliminated in the tragedy to.
day. The fighting was fierce and
several innocent parties narrowly es-
capped.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

BY Associated Press.
Washington, ID. C., Jan Assist
ant Secretary of Navy Darling said to-
night he had received no news what.
ever with reference to the rumored
sinking of a Colombian vessel by an
American warshlp and he believed the
rumor to be without foundation in
fact.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
Mayor Of Chicago So Orders Because
Not Provided With Asbestos
Curtains.

By Associated Press
Chicago, Jan. ALTER inspection
by the building commissioner, Mayor
Harrison today ordered nineteen the
atres closed because of the absence
of Asbestos curtains.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
WAR SEEMS ALL
BUT INEVITABLE
Russia Thought to be Teasing
Japan by Delay.
TO COVER WAR RISKS
ADDITIONAL PREMIUMS ASKED
ON ALL VESSELS BOUND FOR
sleNAPoRE.
BY Associated Press.

London, Jan IA feeli.g of ap.
prehension over the eastern situation
Is reflected at Lloyds, the underwent.
ers demanding additional premiums
to cover war risk on all vessels pro.
ceeding east of Singapore. The na,
pers here print alraming stories ana
express the opinion that war Is all but
inevitable
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
Russian Reply Not Received.
BY Associated Press.

Paris. Jan. l.--At the Japanese le-
cation here tonight, Minister Montono
authorized the Associated Press to
make categorical denial Of the re.
port that advices had been sent from
the legation at Paris to the Japanese
minister at London that Russia had
decided not to grant the Japanese
proposals.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
Japanese Squadron Movinn.

BY Associated Press.
Toxic, Jan. "A powerful squadron
of six armored crusiers Is expected to
leave Saseho tomorrow for Masmpho,
Corea.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

There Is more joy In church over
one millionaire that repenteth than
over ninety and nine poor persons
that need No repentance Life.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
FIRE IN A HOSPITAL.
By Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Sioux Falls, s. D.. Jan. Fire To-
night broke out In the basement Of
the Sioux Falls hospital and for
time endangered the lives OF many
patients. but they were all got out In
safety. The flames were extinguished
before the building was seriously
damaged
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02
LIVE srock AT ST. LOUIS.


st. Louis, Jan. 1.--CATTLF Re
ceipts. TOO; steady: beef steers. $3.50
@5,20; stockers and feeders, @250W
365; cows and heifers. $2,25G3.75:
Texas steers, ss.i5G430.
HOGS Receipts 5000; steady;
range, si40IiS5.
The Cairo bulletin., 1904-01-02

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
CONFERENCE OF NEGROES.
Tuskegse Meeting Will Discuss
 Methods of Race Advancement.

Tuskegse Meeting Will Discuss
 Methods of Race Advancement.
 Tuskegee, Feb. 13.-(Special)-The thir- teenth annual meeting of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held at Book CT T. Washington's Tuskegee Institute Wednesday, February 17th. Farmers from all over the South attend these ar- nual meetings which are held in the interest of the black farmers of the South.
 The purposes of the conference are to promote the material, moral and educa- tional progress of the negro peasantry of the South. The abolition of the mort gage system Is sought and farmers are encouraged to raise their own food sup plies, such as corn, potatoes, syrup peas hogs, and chickens, also. to give up the | habit of spending time and money on Saturdays around towns, drinking and otherwise disgracing themselevs; also. to secure, by supplement of the State | funds better schools and teachers. and to have a better class of churches and preachers, and to buy homes and im- prove them. Especial stress is laid upon this matter of buying homes as 1t IS thought that the possession of a home and property makes the negro in every way a better citizen.
 | Representatives of all the negro schools in the South. besides prominent editors sociologists, and students of the negro problem, have signified their intention oi | being present.
 Thursday February 18th, the workers conference, composed of ,--ese latter, mee' in conference as to how the negro car best be helned. The discussions are
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
NANAs EXTENDED VISIT.
Picture Will be son View Here One
 More Week.

C
 More Week.
 Sucherowsky's painting. "Nana," has been so conspicuous a triumph in Mont gomery that 1t has been resolved to con- tinue it's exhibition at IS North Perry street six more days. SO those who have not yet paid this masterpiece a visit should not let this. their last opportun- ity. slip by without doing SO.
 Every day hundreds of persons see the picture and gaze on it with admiration.
 From the standpoint of the artistic, Mana" is a miracle of the painter's brush, life-like in pose and expression, exquisite in the delicacy and transpar- ency of the flesh tints, and perfect as to the shadows and reflected lights.
 From the standpoint of the beautiful. Mana" is perfection in form, eolorin9 and expression of ceuntenaHce. Life size divinely formed, superbiy posed, the effect of the tout ensemuIe upon the ob. server is remarkable.
 One of the most startling features of the picture Is the expression of the face and the brilliancy of the eyes So true te life is the picture in all points that it is difficult for the beholder to believe that he is looking at mere picture and not a flesh and blood perfection of woman hood.
 Nor is the artistic perfection of the work limited to Mana" The surround ings. the draperies. the couch upon which she reclines, the bracelet which eneir- cles her graceful wrist and one which has fallen to the floor. a bit of lace drop ping over the side of the couch, and In fact, all the articles are pictured with a realism as striking as the likeness f Mana"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
ANNIE LAURIE.
She Was 6 Very Real Person and
 She Lived in Scotland.

She Was 6 Very Real Person and
 She Lived in Scotland.
 Philadelphia Record.
 Nearly everybody who sings has sung or certainly has heard that beautiful ballad Annie Laurie" sung. It is dou- bly, interesting to anyone who has spent few days in the region which the song has made immortal, and especially to one who has enjoyed the hospitality of the Laurie family at the Terregles farm, in Maxwellton. near Dumfries. Annie Laurie was no myth. About two hun dred years ago Sir Robert Laurie of Maxwellton. on the opposite side of the river Nth from Dumfries, Scotland. quaintly wrote in his family register these words: "At the pleasure of the AL mighty God. my daughter. Annie Lau- rie, was born on the 18th day of De- cember 1882, about o'clock in the morn ing, and was baptized by Mir. George Hunter of Glencairne." Annies mother was Jean Riddle. to whom Robert was married upon the 27th day of July, 1874, at the True Kirk, Edirourgh. by Mr. Annane," as was also recorded by her father himself. Posterity owes to MT. William Douglas of England. in Kirken- brightshlre (who wooed but did not win, the capricious Annie). the song of Bon nie Annie Laurie" wherein he celebrated the beauty and transcendent perfection of the maid of Maxwellton.
 Poetic justice would have required that Annie should have rewarded with her hand the poet lover, who was determined to make her name immortal; but, as 1t transpired. she preferred another and a richer suitor, Mir. Alexander Ferguson of Craigdarroch. and him she married. The William Douglas named is supposed to be the original of the song, willie Was a Wanton Wag and 1t is related of him that. after having been refused by Annie Laurie, he marrled a Miss Elizabeth Clerk of Glenboig, in Galloway, by whom he had a family of four cons and two daughters. mus 1t is while the song of Annie Laurie lives from age to age, the names of all concerned with the original of 1t survive in the re- cital of the romantic incidents connected with it's composition. The air of Annie Laurie" familiar to our ears in these days is the composition of Lady John Scott, authoress of both words and mu- sic of many songs which have become popular in Scotland. Her maiden name
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
ONE DEATH IN WEEK.
Health Showing by Montgomery
 Sanitary Department.

Health Showing by Montgomery
 Sanitary Department. But one white person, an infant. died in Montgomery during the week just closed.
 The following deaths were reported to the office of the Sanitary Department during the week ending February 1S: z February 9. infant of B. J. Clements. February 10 Mrs. Emily V. Pollard, age S6 years, pneumonia; body shipped to this city for interment.
 Negroes. February 6, Emma Grifin, age p years, lagrippe.
 February 8, Henry Smith, age 90 years. old age; body inferred in Westcott's Gem etery.
 February 8, Peter Williams. age 50 years, dropsy.
 February g. Gracey Graham. age 64 years, apoplexy.
 February 10. child of Annie Lide. February 10. Charles Washington, age 19 years, consumption; body shipped to Eufaua.
 February 12, child of Capel Thomas. February F. Amanda Robinson, age 56 years, tuberculosis.
 February F. Roxie Howard, age 20 
 February F. Wash Watts, age 70 years, poor house pauper.
 February F. infant of Rosa Stephens. February F, Duncan Cameron, age 70 years, old age.
 Record of Births. The following births were recorded dur Ing the past week.
 To MT. and Mrs. J. c. Slough. a boy. To MT. and Mrs. W. A. Gunter. Jr., girl.
 To MT. and Mrs. L. G. Dickerson. boy.
 To Mir and Mrs. Jesse Davidson. a girl. To MT. and Mrs. Mike Moses, boy. To Mir. and Mrs. John Anderson, girl, To Mir. and Mrs. John Battle, a girl. To Mir. and Mrs. owen O. Nelson, girl.
 To Mir. and Mrs. 8. L. Tyson, a girl.
 Negroes. To Caleb and Mary Brown, a boy. To Frank and Mary Thornton, a girl. To A. W. and Klzziah Walker, a boy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
An Open Letter to the Voters
 of Alabama.


 I had hoped that my simple announce ment as a candidate for President of the Railroad Commission and my statement that If elected would administer the af- ialrs of the ofiice to the best of my abil- iessly and impartially and with an eye single to the best interest of all our pep- pie, would be all the assurance the voters of Alabama would demand
 l still believe that such assurance Is all that is desired by large majority of the voters of Alabama and come to this con clusion from the strong personal endorse. ments am daily receiving and the hun dreds of letters I am getting from all over the State, pledging me support.
 Yet, have been reliably informed that some of the friends of other candidates are attempting to prejudice the people against me, by circulating the report that am making the race in the interest of the railroads. Hence, wish to denounce such charges as absolutely false and without any foundation whatever. The announcement of my candidacy was no doubt greater surprise to the railroad officials of this State than to any other class of our citizens. If l receive the nom- nation and am elected President of the Railroad Commission. will go into once. determined to do my duty to all claszes of our people.
 fully realize that the people have grievances against the railroads in re- gard to freight rates. which should be eQuitably adjusted and that Alabama is entitled to and should have as low freight rates as any State in the South. As some years of my life was spent in a large mercantile and cotton brokerage business and a still greater portion of my life in farming and for many years the largest shipper of watermeions in the South, places mo in position to sympathise with the merchants and farmers and as Presl- dent of the CommissAon, my past expe. rience and familiarity with freight rates will enable me to more fully protect their rights.
 It is not necessary for me at this late day to masquerade as the champion of the peoples rights. or to remind the people of AlabalGa of my lifelong record on thl5 line.
 again appeal to all the voters of Ala bama, both my former friends and sup porters, and those who heretofore op- posed my political aspirations, to honor me with their votes and influence. ask them to trust me and accept my assur- ance that if elected will do my duty to all classes of our people.
 I have opened my State headquarters in room 6, Moses Building, Montgomery. Ala. where will be pleased at all times to see my friends socially and for con- sultation, and will thank them for sug- gestions and advice.
 All letters and communications should be mailed to me at above address.
 Very truly yours
 R. F. Kolh
 Montgomery. Ala, Feb. 12, 1924.
 Adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
LABOR TO "ao s1ow."
"Don't Strike, "stand the aaH'

"Don't Strike, "stand the Calf"
 Chicago Union Leader Counsels. Chicago Special
 Don't strike. It's going to be hard year for workingmen anyway. Lie low and stand the gaff"
 George Golden, the new king of the teamsters today gave this counsel to Chicago labor unionists for the remaind- CT of 1904. The year opened with threats of waIk-outs in many industries. but the beginning of February saw the table turn ed employers haN>s taken the initiative in a score of trades.
 Golden today said: T have advised my people to go slow. We will make no de- mands upon the packers this year. Unions that engage in strikes are going to go up Ralnst d tough proposition. General con- ditions are not favorable for workingmen, and those that are at all discerning will devote their energies 10 renewing their last years contracts and just saw wood till next year. Things may be on a dif- ferent footing thNs ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
HAT SHOP HERE
OUTFIT INSTALLED BY NASH
 VILE MAN.
Complete Equipment Put in to Block, Clean, Dye, Trim, Remodel and Thoroughly Renovate
 Mems Hats.

At last Montgomery has a hat shop. During tine early days of last Decem- Der. Mir. George H. Stuckey, an experI- eneed natter of Nashville, Tenn, accert- ed an offer to equip and operate for Holt's Dye Works. first class plant for overhauling mems hats. Quietly the work has progressed, until today we are authorized to announce that they are ready for business at 1O9 South Court Street.
 Mir stuckey is young man, but he knows his business and all Montgomer- fans who wear hats will be glad, when they have tried his work, that Holt's Dye Works succeeded in securing his services.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
SHOOTING IN aADsDEN STREETS
Trouble Between E. W. Green and
 Edgar Allison.

Gadsden. Feb. 13-(special)-A shoot Ing on Broad street this afternoon creat- cd considerable excitement.
 Early this morning E. w. Green. A member of the Gadsden Real Estate Company, and Edgar Allison. a young so ciety man, had some words which re- suited in blows. This afternoon while Green was standing on a corner, Allison
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14

The wholesome truth is simply told, Improved Gas Stoves do manifold
 The work that coal or wood stoves can. Why then retain the old time ways, Why not let in the sunshine rays / Install Gas stove---be happy manI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
20 CENTS OFF THE DOLLAR
 FOR CASH.

You will never have better oppor- tunity to seectl pretty, up-to-date shoes than we will give you in this discount sale. Store full of gcod things and you take your cnoics.
 BULLOCK & FLEMING,
 The Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14

Dickens museum this month. The Porss- mouth corporation recently became Inc purchaser, at a public auction. of the house. Sy3 Commercial Road, in which Charles Dickens was born, and decided to convert the place into a museuna
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14

The man who was ''born tlred'' should use Prickly Ash Bitters. It makes work necessity to give vent to the energy and exuberance of spirits generated eE functional activity in the system.
 adv--Wed-1ri-sus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14

was Alicia Anne Spottiswoode. Sne mar ried in lS36 Lord John Douglas Scott' son of the Duke of Buccleuch-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
Bargains, by Comparison.

how noted here bargains of this with will find that ours the biggest or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
A ouaranteed Crre for Piles.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or Protrudipg Piles Your druggist will refGnd money if PAZO Oint ment fails to cure you. in to i4 days. soc su-Wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-14
s2o, ,ooo Stove Factory for Selma.

The organization of a company which will manufacture stoves and do general foundry and repair work in Selma was completed today The corporation is named the Selma Stove Works and has capital stock of s20.0O0 of which s5,OOO Is paid in.
 Walter c. Smith is president, H. Frame lich, secretary and treasurer, and w. A. Smith, manager of the company; and these officers with P. H. Norris, L. Bam- burger, Dr. W. Mclean Pitts, L. E. Jef- fries. William S. Monk and Sellers T. Walker are directors. Other incorpora- tors are L. A. Beaty, c. A. Seward, Sam Harrington. w. A. Cobb. G., O. Eastman, J. P. Doherty. P. H. Pitts. Miss SaIlIe Byrd. John Hubert, c. c. Tisser, M. A. Smith. C.. A. Smith, Frank Little, sr., w. E. Russell, R. T. Barber, D.. F. Land, E. T. Mckee, c. E. Keilough, John O'Rourke.
 Subscriptions for stock are received by Walter c. Smith at 61s Broad Street.