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Evening journal., 1904-11-11
Explained Water Matter.

chief Engineer Theodore A. Leiscn. %
tnc Water Department, made a thorough
statement TO the Board regarding the
plans FOR the new water plant which
greltiy enlightened the members on this
important project. There WIS am unusual
ly large attendance including the follow
ing c'ty officials: Mayor Charles u. Bird,
Water Commissioner Arthur A. q. Gar
rctt Street and Sewer Directors Thomas
a. Melvin and a. l.. Johnson, Street Conn
missioner Frank piorson and City Bacter-
iologist Dr Alfred Robin.
The ship canal committee matter was
the first TO be taken up ana the discus
sion was participated Ia hy nearly all
present. many of whom had suggestions
as TO the best way for clearing the mat
ter up.
This beginning OF this discussion dates
back Go "a meeting OF the board, some time
ago. when a resolution was passed pro
viding for the discharge of the ship cana
committee. of which Alfred o. Crozier wa
chairman ana the appointment OF ne'
committee
This was done because Il had been dis
covered that under the resolution. where
by the original ship canal committee ha,
perpetual life ana the members though
each president on assuming his odlc,
should have the authority TO appoint hil
own committee.
AT the last meeting of the board Prest
dent savery announced the new cana
committee which was practically IN,
same as the old one Mr.. Crozicr was on
the list of members but was not named
as chairman OF the committee.
IL seems that there was considerable
feeling I'm the matter and sort of spill
between those who wanted Mr.. Croziei
10 continue as chairman and those VIII,
did not.
one member Of the new committee sue
ceodcd In getting an the members to re
sign. as he thought In the interests %
peace and the president had received al
the designations previous 20 the meeting
Instead OF patching up the difficulty thi
action seemed 20 have made il more com
plicatod.
Evening journal., 1904-11-11

on.- -. tie lammcr t.lyS
odc- others 20 drive their own nails.
A white man makes the best blacksmith
and a black man makes the best white
washer.
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
Point RevOIvers at Driver
and Then Knock His
Horse Unconscious by
Blow Over Head
Charles Grant by His
Cries Frighten Off Rob-
bers Who Attacked Him
With a Knife on Road

Held up, stabbed and robbed Charles
Grant. farmer on a Cherry Island marsh
farm. owned by George a. Elliott. passed
through the most narrowing experience
Of his life last night. lie had been visit
ing friends at New London. Pa, all day
and was driving home along White Clay
creek road unconscious Of any danger.
when two men suddenly sprang into the
middle Of the road and commanded him
to throw up his hands. one OF the high
waymon struck his horse on the head
with a huge club telling Il to the ground.
The other robber struck az Grant with
a long bladed knife and made a clean cut
several inches I'm length in his trousers
and underclothing, barely grazing the
flesh.
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
First Snow Of Season.

Wilmington was visited by the first
snow of the season at $50 o'clock today.
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
LOST, FOUND AND REWARD.

FOUND.-Roll Of notes. Apply li6 f. 4th
street and prove property. ]. S
Thompson n0v9-3t
LOsT-Gold stick pin. heart with a pearl
in center. Reward il returned TO The
Evening Journal Office. novl1-3t
TEN DOLLARS REWARD will be paid
for the arrest ard conviction Of any
one violatins the game laws Of this State.
Attention is called To the fact tnat the
q. 'al and Rabbit season does not open un-
tl .he 18th of November. (signed)
The Delaware Game Protective Associa-
tion. J. Daniorth Bush. Secretary.
Qovll-4t
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
could Not See Assailants.

The rain was falling in torrents Grant
could not see his assailants but he be-
lcved one OF them WAS white as he saw
the land that struck at him with the
knife. lie shouted Justly for help and tho
hishwaymoR becoming frightened disap-
pcarcd Ia the darkness taking with them
two blankets and "a whip.
Grant got out Of the carriage fearing
every moment that his assailants would
return. His horse was sun unconscious
In the road and he worked on the animal
for twenty minutes before II revived
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
Lost His Way.

Driving slowly. Grant came 20 farm
house and asked for directions 20 VIII
mington. He was told he was about three
fourihs OF mile from Stanton Arriving
here about ~ O'Clock in a bcwildered con-
dition. he drove 70 his home and this
morning told his story 20 the police.
Gran; had gold watch and about s.
ia money in his possession az the time he
was held up. but his lusty screams for
help frightened his assailants of before
they had completed their work. It Is
evident that the highwaymen were
amateurs al their ncfarious occupation
ns they allowed the scrcums Of Grant to
frighten them of, when under tho most
favorable circumstances his cries could
not have been heard by the nearest farm
er The police are investigating the case.
Evening journal., 1904-11-11
THE WEATHER.

The weather tomorrow will be. =. :
partly cloudy, clearing in the
afternoon and much cooler
along the coast.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
work of Burrlars.

Burglars made two good hauls last night or early this morning In Birming- ham and there is no telling exactly how much was carried off by the burglars. The store of Warren Bros, dealers in arms. ammunition, bicycles and sporting goods in question, was entered through rear window. Thirty pistols are missing be- sides innumerable other things. The loss already known is figured at $S5O. while the little things may run the amount up to $500. This Is the eighth time this store has been robbed, seven men now serving sentences in the peni- tentiaries in this State for doing the work. The other store robbed was that of the Birmingham Stove and Hardware Company, two doors away from Warren Bros. Razorx. spoons, packet knives, cut glass and other goods are missing SIPS worth known, while the amount may reach several hundred dollars. The stores are located on Second Avenue right in the heart of the business por- ton of the city.
 State Organization of Elks.
 At a meeting yesterday afternoon of the special committee of Birmingham Lodge No. 7g, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, apointed to arrange for a conference of the representatives of all Elks' lodges in Alabama in Birmingham on February 23 to take steps looking to the formation of a State organization, final preparations for the conference were made. Secretary Laughran reported that all the lodges in the State had been heard from except in Montgomery lodge and reply was expected very soon. The movement has been endorsed and repre- sentatlves to the conference chosen by t.o several lodges.
 A committee consisting of P. L. Houp- pert, John s. Leedy, L. N. Archer and Exalted Ruler c. S. Simmons was ap- pointed to arrange for the entertainment of the visiting Elks of whom there will be session of the conference will begin at il o'clock at the Elks' home, one week from tomorrow. At o'clock the visitors will be entertained at luncheon as the guests of Birmingham lodge Then an afternoon session will be held and fin the evening the visitors will be the guests of the lodge at an informal social ses- sion. There will be music. speeches, songs and refreshments.
 It seems practically certain that a State organization will be perfected and a reunion ordered for the latter part of April. The movement has met with much enthusiasm among the various members of tho order throughout the State.
 Brewer is Released.
 Willis Brewer, Jr., who was held I- contempt of court for his dramatic in. terruption of Solicitor H. P. Hefln in his closing argument Saturday at the shugart preliminary. was this morning released by Judge Abernathy. The Judge said that he had no desire to punish Brewer. but did not want further trou. ble. Judge A5ernathy also remitted fines of $l0 each imposed on Solicitor Heflir and Robert N. Bell, who had an alten, cation earlier in the week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
THE SENATE.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The suspense concerning the condition of Senator Hanna had appreciable effect on the Senate today and as result the pro- ceedings were marked by an unusual listlessness and depression. There were no speeches on any subject whatever and more attention was given to the frequent bulletins announcing the condi- ton of the senator than to matters of legislation. The entire time of the legis- lative session was devoted to routine business. the most important matter talk on up being the Bill providing for grat- uitv to former Queen Liliqukalani of Ht 2 aii which was lost on a tie vote Several bills were passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
NINE PATROLMEN LOSE OUT
 IN CHIEFS LIST TO COUNCIL
THE MEN WHO LOST OUT
 AND THOSE WHO GET JOBS

Alderman Gupter saw no merit in the suggestion. He declared that 1t was be- yond the power of the Council to force the Chief to appoint men he did not. want; reject some of the appointments made by the Chief. but he doubted the wisdom of such step. The Chief, he said, was the head of department. and he was respon;; any attempt to array the Council against the head of . department If the Coun- ell doubted that the head of any of the eity's departments was incompetent, they ceedings He thought the Council should stand by the action of the Chief and con firm ali appointees against whom no charge had been made. .... A n.a pleaded with the Chief for certain men on the force. He was not certain ne said that his pleadings with the Chiof to see that the Chief had left off the name of a man who had been sergeant for eight years. It seemed strange 10 him. he said. that 1t took the Chief eight years to find out that that man was in- competent as a sergeant.
 Alderman Kohn said that 1t was be- yond the power of the Council to force a man on the chief. He. thought the Council should act upon the appointments
 It was finally decided that all names should be referred to the Police Com mittee with instructions to report at a called meeting of the Council to be called by tho President,
 Later in the meeting a communication from Chief Gerald to the Police Commit ttee was read. in which he withdrew the name of E. W. Graham for night ser geant, saying that Graham had declined the place. 1n this communication the Chief said that the changes at the ser geant's desk had been made for the good of the service. Ths police force he said had not yet attained the efficiency that 1t should
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
MONEY IS PROMISED
ALLEGED vIoLAroRs OF ANTI.
 BOYCOTT BILL.
United La6or League Will Assist in Defense of the Men Arrested in Birmingham-other
 News.

Birmingham, Feb. 15,-tspecial. D-The United Labor League. an organization among the laboring men to fight the anti boycott law. adopted by the last Legis- lature. heS assured two carpenters and a brewery worker, recently arrested on warrants sworn out by J. F. wollen- haupt, who charged that they interfers sd with his earning livelihood. and vio- lated sections of the anti-boycott bill. that 1t will assist them in their defense. The League has q strong fund. so 1t IS claimed, and has attorneys to take care of such suits as might come up. The warrants against the three men arrested are returnable to the Criminal Court, and 1t is not known when the cases will be heard. One of the men arrested IS F. x. Waldhorst. who besides being a leading member of the carpenters union in this section of the State, is the head of the Socialist Party in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
NEGROES TO DEBATE.
Will Discuss Their Race Wednesday
 Might.

Night.
 'The Negro Problem is the subject of public debate which is to take place in the Peoples Baptist Church. corner of Adams and Ripley streets Wednesday night and the managers of the debate want the race-loving negroes of Mont gomery to come out and hear it.
 It is announced the best educated and most able men of the race in Alabama will be on the list of speakers. The ad- mission to the church will be free. The exercises arc announced to begin at 7:3o O o'clock
 This phase of the negro problem win receive special attention namely. whether the educational. moral and religious train ing of the negro and his life in the South Is the best way of solving the problem or whether 1t is better for them to immi- grate and scatter themselves throughout the various nations and kingdoms of the world with whom they are primarily identified.
 The present condition of the negro in this country will be discussed and some way of settling and amending the condi- tions will be sought.
 Rev. N. N. Nealy. pastor of the church. is taking considerable interest in the pro- posed debate and it will probably be we'll attended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
CHINESE NEW YEAR.
Montgomery Laundrymen Did Nc
 Celebrate Occasion.

Montgomery Laundrymen Did Not
 Celebrate Occasion.
 Chung Lung made resolutions yester- day.
 Loo Sing followed suit.
 In fact all of Chinese Montgomery has sworn off.
 Yesterday was Chinese New Year.
 There was no public celebration in Montgomery by the Orfentals yesterday In larger cities the children of Con. fucius do things on this day with red fire crackers that would turn every young Montgomery green with envy. They cal birds nest stew and consume large quantities of chop suey.
 The Montgomery Celestials had good things to eat yesterday. They suspended ''washee" temporarily and shook hands with each other and said "Halpee New Lear"
 They made up their years quarrel, but they'll be at ''washee' today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
null Iw6n Market.

A dull iron market is reported by Southern iron manufacturers, with tEe sales just about aggregating the produc- tion No. Foundry iron, has dropped some, $s5O being a quotation for that grade. Figures as to the amount of iron on the yards in Alabama and Georgia show 1SO,240 tons in the two States Of coke iron and S2.za tons of charcoal iron. February i. On January 1, the stocks m the States named aggregated 1se.l26 tons coke iron and g. 1921 charcoal iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Tha MPetrifled Mann caaa

Ashevllle, N. C., Feb. I5.-As a result of its inspection of the "pertihed man. the grand jury today returned true bills against Squire and Andy Sitton and John Long for conspiracy to defraud the ''Phrostine Phenom- enon Company" bill was also returned against Mir. Sitton for obtaining money under false pretenses.. Both men are under bond Mir. Long is charged with being an accomplice in the planting of the stone man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
work for Proposed Merger.

An office will be rented at once by the experts appointed to investigate 'he values of coal and ore properties of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com- pany, Republic Iron and Steel Company and SIoss-Shefield Steel and Iron Com pany. which companies are to consoli- date finally. and their work will be start ed on at once. The opinion Is expressed that the report of these experts will de- eide the final consummation of the pro posed deal. Every step in the big un- dertaking is being watched closely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
CLAIRvoYANT.

CLAIRVOYANT-Profes Toohab, the world famed reader of life's mysteries. at II3 N. Decatur s.. between Monroe and Madison Ave, tells all you want to know; every hope, fear And wish of your life faults, quality, ca pabiyity, trade profession you are best qualified for; tells you how to win the one yoUi love. conquer enemies. restore lost af- fcctions and how to- win in business friend ship; marriage. etc.; oh. wives with aching hearts. maidens with unfaithful' lovers men
 and youths who are struggling with sorrow and despair, call on this gifted man immediately; hours from 10 a. m. to 9 p. m. daily and Sun days ts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Nothing too Good FOf
 The Sick.

We give them the sunniest room, the elean- lest linen, the sweetest flowers, the daintiest toast, the most delicious sauce. They are surely entitled to the best and purest medi- cine. We take great satisfaction in preparing every prescription and family recipe that comes to us, in the most cleanly careful man. ner, and from the highest quality of drugs and chemicals. Aquarter of a century's experience has taught us how to do things right in the prescription case. If you think your sick one entitled to the best of everything. we shall De glad of your prescription business. No extra charges, just extra service. that's all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Robson will Stay on Stump.

Captain Richmond Pearson Hobson will keep up his campaign against Congress- man John H. Bankhead for the nomina- tion for Congress from the Sixth Con- gressional District and at the same time give naval opinions to a newspaper syn dicate on the naval battles between Rus sia and Japan. He will speak in Carbon Hill Wednesday afternoon; Pasper. Wed nesday evening: Oakman. Thursday, noon; Fayette, Thursday evening: Cor dova, Friday afternoon. It is understood here that Congressman Bankhead is not allowing Captain Hobson to run away with the plum, and his friends are watch ing his interests. Captain Hobson was at Ensley tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
:. Hunt Blamed by Jury.

vestiSation into the killing of George H. Fon- tsine which occurred in the Muscogee Club rooms early the morning of the 10th. was concluded this afternoon. The verdict of the Sury places hhe blame Charles D. Hunt Eo warrant has been issued for Mir. Hunt s arrest The Grand Jury meets Wednesday and Efll investigate the affair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
FINANCIAL.

BALTIMORE FIRE-Telegrams and letters from fire insurance companies we represent assure us their losses are comparatively small in the great Baltimore confagfation; so with their millions of assets above liabilities
 policy-holders need not fear the usual full & Douglass, Agents. If MONEY 70 icnd al LrCLn s to 6 per ceEt., de. pending on location of property; large or small amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab- suact O.. No. S. Perry St. tl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Street Railway Directors.

The Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company held directors meet ing today. Extensions and improvements on the railway. gas and electric plants of the company are proposed. to cost something like $1, ,0o0. 900. There were sew eral out of town directors present at the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
Probate Judge Improved.

Probate Judge J. P. Stiles who has been so seriously i'll has almost entirely recovered and will be back fin hls office Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
COMMITTEES MEET.
Congressional and Circuit Bodies at
 Union Springs.

Congressional and Circuit Bodies ai Union Springs. Union Springs. Feb. 15.-(Special.)- Union Springs is quite a political cen ire. The Democratic Executive Commit tees of the Third Congressional District and the Third Judicial Circuit met here during the past week. Resolutions were adopted concerning the primary elec- ton to be held April 11th and which con- formed to the plan adopted by the State
 Executive Committee.
 An old-fashioned spelling bee was en- Joyed at the court house Friday evening under the auspices of the Memorial Asso- ciation, when the blue back speller was brought into prominence. Mir. B. T. Hey was schoolmaster and MT. and Mrs. J. T. Flewellen, Mrs N. H. Frazer and Mir. John Branscomb were the last to take their seats.
 Much interest Is being taken in a Young Ladies Minstrels under the man agement of Julius Menko, of Pensacola, Fla. which is to be given here soon un- der the auspices of the U. D. C.
 The Methodist Church is about com- pleted. and when the pews arrive and are placed will be ready for occupancy. It is a beautiful building and a credit to the town and denomination.
 Several car loads of cattle. mules and fine horses have been shipped into our town the past week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

INSURANCE-Our three strong companies the Pennsylvania Fire of Philadelphia. German Alliance of New York and Virginia State of Richmond, advise us that their losses in Bal timore will not in any respect impair or crip- pie their operations: their adjusters are on idly as adjustments can be made. Our pres ent and prospective customers can rest as sured of full and ample protection. Sweatt &
 Westcott. Agents 10 S, Perry St. 3t IMPORTATION wANTED-Persons who have baen benefited through the use of Thacher's . Bood and Liver Syrup will please communi- rate with "A. H. care The Advertiser. tf-2S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
LOST.
PERSONAL.
MIsCELLANEoUs.

BALTIMORE FIRE-Telegrams and letters from fire insurance companies we represent assure us their losses are comparatively small in the great Baltimore confagration; so, with their millions of assets above liabilities
 policy holders need not fear the usual fnIi protection; give us your insurance. Chandler & Douglass. Agents. if
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Angus bull calf; thoroughbred shorthorn bull calf; 4 Angus bull calf; several young Jerseys. heifers and bulls. Farm Dept. Ala. Experiment Station, Auburn, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
HELP WANTED

WE CAN furnish competent men and women for office work short notice; if you have 0 vacancy, phone $50. Alabama Employment Bureau, 6 Moses BuildilsS.
 WANTED-Lady or gentleman that can fur nlsh best references to work a section of CT the entire county in which they reside. Good proposition; liberal commission to agents. Ad. dress The Advertiser. Montgomery. Ala WANTED-we have on our list several good places for young men and women desiring of flee positions or outside work; call today. The Alabama Employment Bureau. le Moses Build ing. rsphono l63o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

LATEST improved Remingtons and typewriter supplies always in stock: typewriters sold ex- changed. rented and repaired. A. Coke Smith, Moses Building. tf-l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

FOR SALE-We offer for immediate sale a real bargain in a 7-room house on Highland
 Ave-; S65o cash with s Sl,oo0 carried at 8 per cent interest: property now rented for S2oo per annum. but arrangements can be made for immediate possession. Sweatt & Westcott. 10 s. Perry. st
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
wA.JTrD-FEMALE HELP.

wANTED-A milliner who understands trim ming and Is competent sales lady. Wm. Pin ner, I08 Montgomery St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
FOR RENT-RooMs.

RooMs-Suitable for light housekeeping a SIP Catoma St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

SPECIAL BARGAIN in steam laundry ma chinery: good new. J. T. Williams, Jack son, Ala 2t-l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16

FOR RENT-A nicely furnished front room, suitable for two men. Conveniently located. Nice bath. Address w., care Advertiser"
 NICE ROOMS and board. at reasonable prices 23S Moulton St. 18
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-16
wAETED-MALE HELP.

@N@~~~@s
 
 wANTED-Eight section foremen. pay $44 to S4S co per month. Man to drive furniture wagon. Boy to feed printing press. Phone 1880. Alabama Employment Bureau. Room Is Moses building. If GOOD MEN WANTED to sell fruit trees. Big profits to statesmen by our plan; no trouble to sell stock; terms liberal; write today. Smith Bros, Concord, Ga Ct wANTED-Four or five good walters; twenty five dollars a month and board. Write M. G. H., Pass Christian, Miss. If MANTED-Six solicitors; salary commits EtoE Call at once 200 Dexter Ave. U ANY intelligent person may earn s10 to $1e0 monthly in spare time corresponding for news papers; no canvassing: send for particulars. Northern Press Syndicate. Room 46. Lockport. N Y. 5t-S PERSON to Call on retail trade for manu- featuring house; salary, $20, paid weekly; ex- pense money advanced; previous experience un- necessary. Standard House. 39O Caxton Bldg. Chicago 6t-3 MEN-our illustrated catalogue explains the new method for teaching barber trade quickly; {; mailed free. Moler Barber College, New Or leans, La. bt-J