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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

negro member on the delegation at large, believing that the faction might be turn ed down at Chicago If 1t appeared there on record as opposed to recognition of the negro Chairman Williams led the sue cessful opposition on the ground that the lily white party could never hope to be successful in Louisiana unless 1t stood for white supremacy.
 A. F. Leonhardt was the chairman of tho convention. With the appointment of the Committee on Credentials Walter A. ONeil of St. Mary offered a resolu- ton directing the committee to receive no credentials presented by a negro. The resolution was taken up in the committee and by a vote of to 2 defeated Two re- ports were presented to the convention The majority was adopetd and about twenty negroes were admitted to the convention.
 The resolutions denounce the suffrage articles of the Louisiana constitution especially the grandfather clause as q discrimination In favor of the Demo, cratic party and against qualified voter
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
A Heated Campaign.

The campaign speakers who were in the city for a grand rally last night took their departure this morning and a ma Jnrity ot them left for points in the eastern portion of the State. The armory was crowded to its capacity last night with anxious voters, and clubs marched in a body to the hall for the purpose of hearing the orators.
 The fight which Is being waged against Prof. W N. Sheats. the present Super lntendent of Public Instruction, by Prof. W. Nj. Holloway. who Is seeking nomina- ton to that office, Is one of the most in- teresting of the campaign. A real negro question is being made a campaign fea- ture by MT Holloway, who accuses Mir Sheats of having extended an invitation to the noted negro, Booker T. Washing ton. to make a speech at the de6ica tior of white school auditorium. MT. Sheats claims that the letter concerning this matter was forged. and he accuses MT Holloway of the forgery. MT. Sheats walked about the city yesterday with d book containing copies of letters under als arm and made a very successful and oIlet campaign. In addition. MT. Sheats IS very busy endeavoring to convince pco. pie that he mas been the victim of low campaign methods.
 MT. Holloway has expressed the firm conviction that he will win out by prov Ing the charges
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

occasioned by his suspicion. revealed the fact that the line had been purposely moved as a joke. Although hot and wor- ried. with his even temper he took the joke good naturedly, and the work was done.
 After this. to his amazement, he was presented with a handsome Elk's button hy MT. Gaboury's foremen, Messrs. Calla- han, Vice, and Frank Lee.
 He thanked them for this evidence of their esteem. and complimented them on their faithfulness to the plans and speci- ficatlons. their performance of the work and their gentlemanly demeanor.
 The people of Demopolis feel justly proud of the advancement and improve ments made under the present admins tration. among the more important Of which are; A first class sewerage sys- tenn. a new city hall improvements on the city school buildings. fire station, with horse and other requirements. and a paid attendant. Improvement on the public square, fouptain and streets.
 A negro was accidently shot through the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

r.opolis has a first class and complete system of sewers. When the work was commenced several months ago 1t was estimated that 1t would be finished by May l. Contractor Gaboury had ar ranged everything for the final work in most appropriate manner. The piece of pipe to be used in finishing his con- tract was covered with foil. giving 1t the appearance of gold. It was understood that Colonel N. c. Vim, chairman of the sewerage committee. was to lay the last pipe The crowd gathered around and waited for the work to be done. Mir. Gaboury. Colonel Vim. Hon. M. Ely. L. Mayer, W NJ Tucker. J. B. Meriwether and. others of the city government, the full force of engineers. inspectors and foremen in charge of the work and a goodly crowd of sight-seers were on hand.
 colonel Vim laid the pipe, eemented theS joint nicely, but 1t was "out of line" and had to be done over, The second time if was mot plumb and again he had to tear up his work. An Investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Celestials in Trouble.

Twelve Chinamen. members of the crew Of the steamship E. o. Saltmarsh. who were tried by a British naval court for a refusal to do duty on that vessel, were committed to jail for a term of thirty days each this morning. At the expira- ton of that term. each of them will be taken back to England in irons and at the expense of the steamship owners who brought them to this country.
 The Celestials were a saddened set when they learned the judgment of the court. They had become infatuated with America, but were not allowed to live herey It was all right as long as they behaved themselves and performed their duties on the steamship. as the company was responsible for their return to the ship. They became enraged when shore leave was not accorded them few days ago and threatened to do things bad This led to their arrest by the United States marshal at the request of the cap- tain and the judgment that each of them he sent back to England after serving their jail terms. They have been dis charged from the steamer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

Latham for circuit clerk. S. H. Hss and W. P. owings for treasurer. w. B Somerville and T, M Keasler for tax collector resulted in the election of J. F. Hodge. S. H. Hill and T.. M Keasler.
 Circuit Court convened yesterday with Judge Sprott presiding Hon. R. F. Henry was appointed foreman. of the Grand Jury, and will make an ex- cellent one, as he is firm believer in executing the laws. The docket Is small for both civil and criminal week, and the session will no doubt be dull ane
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

of the State. strongly endorse the ad- ministration of President Roosevelt and instruct the delegation to vote for his re-nomination.
 Ex-Governor warmoth, General w. J. Benan. defeated candidate for Governor in the recent election; I. F. Suthon, and Pearl Wright were named as delegates at large. The alternates and the Presi- dential electors are also white.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Remains Taken Awav.

The body of pr. Allmon Clark, the re- tired army surgeon, who died here Sun. day. was taken to Chicago last night, the remains being accompanied by the wife. who stood beside her husband dur ing his illness. At 1 o'clock funeral ser vices were conducted at the house. and
 Mrs Athalia Irwin, the pastor of the
 Iniversalist Church, conducted the ser vices There was a large attendance of friends who had formed the acquaintance of the dead gentleman during his resi- dence in Pensacola.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
A Successrul Dance.

The dance given by the Hiawatha Club az Magnolia Bluff last night, was lone of the delightful events of the season. The transportation facilities were excellent ana there was a fine attendance. Freezes from the bay below made things delight fully cool and the way the young people remained until the last train showed how they enjoyed themselves. The prize dance was participated in by fifteen cou- pes. and the judges had a great difficult ty in reaching dc cision.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
rha Alahama Minstrels.

The attendance at the opera house to- night to witness the performance of the minstrel troupe from the Alabama was very large. the advance sale of seats having even exceeded expectations of 1bnse who gave the entertainment The fund to be applied to relief of the sur vlvors of the Missouri victims was given A healthy increase.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
YOUNG MEN ORGANIZE
NEW POLITICAL CLUB FORMED
 AT PENSAColA.
Candidates Before the People in the Approaching Primary Will be En- dorsed-City Employees En-
 gage in Fight.

Pensacola, Fla, May 3.-(Spectall-L night about forty young men met py ap- po'ntment and formed themselves into nent. Joseph Reed was elected presi- dent: J. L Beirne, secretary, and Flu gene Reese. treasurer.
 The membership is on the increase ana it is proposed to run it into the hundreos hefore the campaign is at an end A small monthly fee will be charged and the club will be made permanent TOT tne geod ot all concerned. The members M are manifesting an unusual interest in the matter. ,,
 The first regular meeting will be held ct the place of organization tomorrow by yote. This is expected to develop the relatife strength of candidates, and 1t Is stated that there will be some surprises The politicians are also manifesting an uruaial interest in the matter, and will probably be present when the ballotina takes place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
A poI;tical Picnic.

Yesterday there was d basket picnic given at Myrtle Grove. Q settlement west of Pensacola. and the principal feature was the speaking of the various county candidates. Everybody from that section of the country was in attendance, and seemed to enjoy the occasion very much. There were about two dozen candidates and they had all they could do to amuse the crowd and to induce people to favor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
City Employes Fight.

Lively times were witnessed at the po- lice station this morning when John My Ian and Henry Antone. both employees of the city. engaged in a fistic contest over a debt of forty cents. The fight took rlace at the station, and both were taken fl. charge and affidavits made against them charging fighting In court, which convened at a. m.. the street superin- tendent testified that Mylan had request ed leave of absence of ten minutes Tor the purpose of whipping Antone. Mylan. for the part he took in the disturbance. was fined s5, while the case against An tone was held up until more witnesses could be heard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
A Staamshin Dockad.

Yesterday afternoon the big steamship August Belmont, the property of the L. and N. Railroad Company, was docked at the Pensacola navy yard. the big structure purchased from Spain by the United States government being used to raise the steamer. The vessel has been docked the second time on this struc- ture, and will be scraped and painted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Exnort ValnA

The exact values of exports sent from this port to foreign countries during the thirty days of April were Sl,2S2. .239, which is a healthy increase over those of last wear. The month of April is usually very dul; at this port, but the showing as made by the Custom House figures was direct disputing of that usual order of YnInRs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Young Man Hurt.

James Creary. a popular young man. While working on boiler his foot slipped and he took a plunge downward. His hand came in contact with the ragged iron edge and a bad wound was inflicted Two of his fingers were almost taken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Everv Ror Can Rarn a Wateh.

For the next sixty days we will send, shipping charges fully paid. a beautifal stem wind and stem set. New Haven Nickel Watch to any boy sending us two yearly orders for The Weekly Advertiser. together with s2.0o.
 Address all communications.
 Circulation Department
 Montgomery Advertiser. aav-tf. Montgomery. AzA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Tunawriters. Tipewrite-s.

Smith Premier the best. Try one. Other machines taken in exchange
 Brazeal Typewriter Go,
 No 6s First Nat. Bank Bldg. Phone 793 eod-u'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Society Will Meet.

The Ladies Benevolent Society of Tenn pie Bethel will hold a regular meeting at | o'clock Tuesday afternoon. A good at tendance Is requested as there are some important matters to come up for dispo- s;tlon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04

leg below the knee. at the rear of w. M. Tueker's saloon yesterday afternoon with 32 calibre Winchester rife. in the hands of another negro.
 The ladies wonder how Mrs. B. man ages to preserve her youthful looks. The secret is she takes Prickly Ash Bitters; 1t keeps the system in perfect order adV-Weu-Iri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
Meetine of Old Soldiers.

4 large meeting of old Confederate Veterans was held tonight at the ofhce of N. B. Cook, superintendent Of public Instruction There was nothing of great ihportance to be transacted. Resolutions ypon the untimely death of Judge Wal Ter Tate were adopted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
PRIMARY IN P1czENs.

List of the Winners in Run
 off,
 carroIlton, May (snecial, l-The second primary election for county or heers between J. F. Hodge and q. B
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
SYSTEM IS COMPLETED.

Last Piece of Pipe for Demopolis
 Sewers Is Laid.
 Demopolis May s-(special)-The last piece of pipe was laid on Washington Street Saturday aftArnoqn- and now De-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-04
LOUISIANA LILY WHITES.
Dominant Faction Names Delegates
 to Chicago.

to Chicago.
 New Orleans. May a.-The lily white Republicans. who have heen recognized bv President Roosevelt as the dominant Republican faction in Louisiana and who hold tho federal offices, today noT1'ntted an all-white dclegaiion 10 the Nation1l convention after a spirited caucus Of the leaders.
 Ex-Governor warTno'h and number of the leading once holders foughe for q
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
LAWN FETE.
Novel Entertainment Tonight at w.
p. Thompson's Residence.

There will be merry time on the
lawn surrounding w. p. Thompson's
residence tonight. Society will be
present, the grounds lighted up and
the occasion win be one of gayety.
The fete is to be given by the young
people Of st. Johns Episcopal church
and score of young ladies and gentle
men will be so costumed as to suggest
the title ofSome standard novel. Prizes
now on exhibition in the window Of
TaYlor's store will be presented to the
persons making the most correct
guesses. These young people will APP
pear in costume; Misses Knight,
Burns, Laura Stevens, Jennie Owens,
Bessie Tarlton, Julia Tarlton,
Fay Trott Lena Owens, Pauline
Kelly, Graper, Laura Bell, Joseph,
Eva Halsell Mabel Joseph, Mabel
Bagby; Messrs. Crutchfeld, Lee, Fred
Ratcliff, Byrd, Stevens, Carl and Clar-
ence Owens, Willie Lemon, Bufing-
ton and Badgett.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
ALL PROPERTY
VALUES RAISED
Assessment Of Taxable Prop
erty . Million and a Half.

The Board Of Equalization are send
ing out by mail notices to 7O0property
owners notifying them that the as
sessed valuation Of their real estate
had been raised. The property in
blocks As and 40, being the First Ma
tional Bank and the Ratclitf store
block, is assessed upon five times the
appraised value fixed by the town site
commissioners.
The property in blocks so and Il,
being the Empire block and that
south Of the court house at four times
the appraised value. All other lots in
the city will be taxed upon value
three times as great as that fixed by
the commissioners. This assessment
is approximately sixty per cent Of the
real or selling value.
Approximately there is $3.50, 700
worth Of real estate to be taxed and
one million dollars OF other taxable
property. The members Of the board
believe that their work, being eQuita-
bic. viii meet with general approval
and that the tax rate will be less than
last year. "Of course" said men,
Der, "there will be kickers, but these
win be found among men who are af-
fected from 30 to 90 cents worth by
the increased valuation placed upon
their property"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11

SMALL Sanrian Pet Of the Harris
Children Deserts Friends
LOsT-An alligator.

LOST-An alligator.
Little Ross and Maynard Harris
are grieved today over the loss Of
their pet alligator and nothing will
console the children until the baby
saurian is returned. The children,
when they received the "crawler'
from Florida about two months ago.
built tank for its reception and it
has thrived wonderfully, until now it
measures 36 inches from tip to tip.
Mr.. Harris fears that some person
win kin the pet, not knowing what
kind Of monster" it is. a reward
will be paid to the person returning
the alligator to the home or to the
Golden Rule store.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
A Physician Healed.

DR.. Geo. Ewing, practicing physi-
clan Of Smiths Grove, KY, for over
thirty years, writes his personal ex-
perience with Foley's Kidney Cure;
For years I had been greatly bothered
with kidney and bladder trouble and
enlarged prostrate gland. l used
everything known to the profession
without relief, until l commenced to
use Foley's Kidney Cure. After taking
three bottles / was entirely relieved
and cured. prescribe it now daily
in my practice and heartily recon-
mend its use to all physicians for such
troubles. I have prescribed it in hun
dreds Of cases with perfect success. !"
Peoples drug store. DIV
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
He CAWED AT
DUSKY MARION
Then Ellie White Slapped Her
And Now he Regrets 1t.

"Ellie White, stand up, comm and
ed Commissioner Adams sitting today
as police magistrate chaperoned by
Colonel William Simms.
White stood up and showed the
court that he belled his name.
"You are charged with assault and
battery upon the person of Marion
Ross, are you guilty or not?" White
answered that he was guilty, but the
court determined to listen to a recital
of the incidents that led up to the as
sault in order to determine just how
many dollars and cents worth he was
guilty.
Miss Marion Ross. whose pudgy
countenace shone like polished ebony,
told out loud that White ''jess cawed
at me, like cav, cav, cav, you high
ness, an / jess can't stan for dat
nohow. Use done up an tole him to go
mind Miss Melinda Graves an Mistah
White he comes across the street an
punches man forehead an den slaps
me In nah face, jedge, your honah. "
White was his own lawyer and ex-
emplified the old adage. He caused
Miss Marion to admit thai she called
called him a wicked name before he
struck her and that other men had
'cawed' at her like crow.
"Stand up, Marion, and let me see
If / can see the spot on your forehead, "
said Judge Adams.
"You kain't see hit jedge you can
feel hit" The court was not in feel
ing humor so took glance at Marion's
profile and remarked that If there was
a spot he could not discern it. He
then asked the woman if there were
''any fiirtatious demonstrations pre-
yiCus to the first cav"
Use jess doan know what dat
means, jedge, your honah."
"Did you tiirt-use goo goo eyes or
make signs"
"For shore 1 didn't do it. / doan
like dat man nohow."
The Court listened to Whites plea,
but told him that no words the wo-
nan might have empolyed justified
aim in striking a woman.
White was fined $40 and costs and
Marion went strutting out into the
sunlight wearing a look Of complete
abstraction and smiling In the know
edge that she was not TO be cawed at.
White paid s18.15 and was later ar
ested on a charge Of adultery.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11

AT the Territorial Grand Lodge Of
Masons the following officers were
elected yesterday to serve during the
ensuing year: w. O. Bruton, G. NJ;
r. W. Choate, d. G. NJ: W. A. Nc
Bride, G. S. W.; J. B. Morrow, G. ].
W.; Leo f. Bennett, G. Treas; ]. S.
Murrow, G. Sec'y; Harry Fielding, G.
Lecturer; Joe NJ. LaHay, G. Orator;
Jack Lionbaugh, G. Custodian; J. W.
Bozeman, G. Custodian.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
PROSPECTING
FOR NEW HOMES
A Party From "OId Kaintuck''
inspecting Lands.

A partyof fine looking, robust Ken
tuckians are today riding over and
viewing a section Of the richest agri-
cultural land in the most productive
agricultural country in the world
There are fifteen farmers and busi-
ness men i'm the party and they come
from Cynthiana, near the center part
Of the state noted for "strong water, Z"
blue grass. fine horses and beautiful
women Today they see land pos
sessing all the natural advantages Of
that OF their old Kentucky homes,
with many riches unknown there A
land where cotton and corn, fruits
and vegetables and the best Of garden
truck can be grown on the same acre
OF land; where pure water is plenti-
full and rich and where nourishing
grasses grow.
II the removal TO this section de-
pends upon the richness Of the lands
the gentlemen today inspect, then it
is certain that fifteen Kentucky fami-
lies will soon acquire residence here.
With local pilots" these gentlemen
are now riding about the country in
the eneighborhood of Yinita: J. w. Mad
dox, B. +. Devers, ]. w. Snodgrass,
r. G. Bate, David Fields, David
Florence, Dan Barrett, NJ. NJ. Whit
aker, Louis Northcut, b. o. Odor, A.
t. Rankin, Ernest Toadvine, Dixie
AL. Rawlings and ]. W.
Hin.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
OIL MEN ORGANIZE.
Y Fnsas and Territosy Producers
Meet at Chauute.

About 200 oil producers OF Kansas
nld Indian Territory met at Chanute
tuesday night for the purpose Of or
nnizing for pr1ssctica against the
Standard Oil Company. A general
! i|srussion Of the situation in the
Il fields occupied most Of the time OF
~ meeting. After the election Of
NJ appended list OF officers the meet
adjourned with the understanding
Nat the president would set date
b. the perfection Of permanent or
s1ization: President, A. p. Mcbride,
dependence; vice presidents, ]. A.
,dell, Coffeyyille; Joseph Curl, Bar
I6sville; /. n. Ury, Muskogee; re-
aniing secretary, Z. T. Brownings,
'ales Center; financial secretary, J.
\ lehman, Humboldt; teasurer, W,
( Barker, Chanute.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1904-08-11
TAKEN TO KANSAS CITY
Young Man Who Fell From a
Ladder at Water Works
Tank TenderIy Cared
For by Surgeons.

w. b. Creekmore, the young man
Who fell a distance Of 30 feet from
the long ladder at the waterworks
tank yesterday, was taken to hos
pital at Kansas City on the midnight
Katy. He was accompanied by one Of
his companions.
After Creekmore fell he was car
ried to the Frisco hotel and was soon
'in the care of the surgeons. DIR. Craig
administered temporary relief while
arrangements we're being made for the
necessary examination and operations.
The young mans clothes were cut
away and sickening wound was
found on his left arm. IL was com
pound fracture, one OF the torn ends
of the bone protruding with gravel
and dirt pressed into the marrow. A
portion Of this bone was necessarily
Ncut away by Dr. Fortner, with Drs.
Craig, Louis and Oliver Bagby assist
ing. Another fracture Of the same
arm was found and quickly reduced.
sThe right arm and right hip bone
were also found TO be fractured.
The doctors worked with the in
iured man for several hours and the
ease emphasized the necessity Of
hospital In Yinita equipped withmod-
brn surgical appliances
v Krs. Mccoy, the landlady, Mrs
srica, wife OF the superintendent Of
obstruction OF the steel tank where
Jreekmore worked, and several neigh
borhood ladies volunteered as nurses
and rendered every aid possible until
bis removal.
When the young man recovered
from the anaesthetic administered he
Showed his grit. Not once did he COM
plain, other than to express the hope |
that he would not be cripple. He
requested that no telegram be sent to
bis parents at Live Oak, Florida, for
fear Of worrying his mother, but that
letter be written making light Of
DIS injuries.
The medical gentlemen admit that
Ene arm, perhaps both, will be Of but
lttle use hereafter to the unfortunate
man.
Creekmore is but little more than a
Boy. He was full OF life and often
hirted with danger needlessly. He
MD last night that he had one hand
nlll OF iron bolts and with the other
~ was holding a rung Of the ladder.
ne missed his footing and his hand,
Hbing wet with perspiration, slipped
hi.
Drs. Craig and Louis Bagby visited
reekmore just before he was taken
h the train and prepared him for the
ourney.