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The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

three consecutive days and nights high
wassail had been in progress. AS the
result of his roundup eight men ac-
cused of drunkenness in a public place
were arrayed before Judge Cabaniss.
They were in various stages of sartorial
dilapidation and most of them were in
evident need Of tonsorial attention.
The spokesman for the group was Ned
Skelly, once upon a time prominent in
minor Republican politics, and he
pleaded logically and with eloquence,
carefully avoiding discrimination in his
defensive effort. He argued that the
seven gentlemen arraigned with him
were no less entitled to the courts
merciful consideration than he was, de-
spite the fact that he had not been
drunk for one year prior to the lapse
that led to his arrest He said that be-
cause, without attempting to impugn
the intelligence or fairness Of Patrol
man Reed, he believed there was no
valid reason for the raid. 1t was true
that a number of convivially inclined
gentlemen, the defendants among them,
had assembled in the saloon and had
sung songs and otherwise enjoyed
themselves, but he would like to enter
positive denial Of the complainant's as
sertion that they disturbed the peace
of the neighborhood. That was all, and
he thanked the court for It's attention.
LAS you gentlemen have already
spent night In prison said the Judge,
Il now allow you to go hence to free
dom. If any of you should come back
here under similar accusation 1 will
send you hence to prison. Good-day,
Mr.. Skelly."
Take care of yourself" was Mr..
Skelly's CHEEKY reJoinder as he led the
seven tatterdemalions corridorward
About two years ago c. Mancini,
editor Of an Italian journal, was con-
victed Of libeling sensitive member of
the Latin colony, and Judge Cabaniss
fined him 5000, with the alternative of
fifty days Imprisonment. The judg-
ment was appealed to the Superior
Court where 1t hung fire until last Fri
day, when 1t was sustained. So the
defendant reappeared before his Honor
Judge Cabaniss yesterday. expressed
inability to pay the fine and was sent
to incarceration.
A. L. Brokan, an ex-soldier, had
whipped every Barbary Coast bruiser
worth the whipping and was yearning
for a foeman worthy of his fists when
he fell afoul of two policemen last Fri
day night at Pacific and Kearny
streets. His conduct was disorderly
when they accosted him, and 1t became
more so when they demonstrated. Then
they undertook to arrest him, and with
a laugh of mingled derision and sur
prise at their temerity-for surely they
knew of his prowess-he started to put
them out of commission. When he was
able to sit UP and ask questions he as
certained that the bluecoat at whom he
aimed his first-and last-blow was
known as Jack Stelzner. heavyweight
pugilist, ere he donned the blue, and
that the other peace guardian was ].
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Boys Charged With Robbery.

Fred Coidoviola and John Linteo.
two 16-year-old italian boys, were ar
rested last night by Policeman Lloyd
and charged with robbery. The two
are accused by John Parodi, boy, of
2221 Mason street, of taking from him
the sum Of $6 so. The alleged rob-
bers returned the money and asserted
that they had taken it only In fun.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Victim of Apoplexy.

Samuel Wheeland. the well-known
liquor man, died yesterday morning at
1 O'Clock in his home. 1894 Pine street
He left his place Of business Thursday
night apparently in good health, was
taken i'll at 10 o'clock and expired
three hours later. With s. NJ Col
Iins he has conducted the saloon at
329 Montgomery street for the last
ten wears and he was well known In
this city. He was 81 years Of age and
leaves a wife. Mrs. Georgia L. Whee-
land.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Burglar steals silrerware.

Mrs. w. bennett of SO Waller street
went out to pay visit last Friday af-
ternoon and during her absence a
burglar entered the dwelling and
stole pair of gold cuff buttons and
some silverware. Mrs. J. Lyons, who
lives next door, heard the man ran
sacking the house and later saw him
jump out Of the window and get away.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
EXPERT oPTTCIAN.
A PRIEST TESTIFIES
REV. FATHER AUGUsTIE MccLoxx

ST. BONIFACE CHURCH.
San Francisco Cal.
IL gives ne much pleasure 70 recommend 70
the public Mr. George Mayerle OF lO71 Market
street san Francisco. strictly as a skiIlful ana
expert oprcian- Ny sight began to fail in 1877
94St LMtnly-seFen years ago. and since that
time have been wearing glasses I consulted
a prominent oculist in Chicago. DR.. Holmes: at
oiIerent times since that I have had lenses
ntteo on IN St Louis; Cleveland, Ohio: and
also tried the Fifth Ave. Opticians in Pitts
burg, who claim 70 be among the best in their
sine n ne country do not hesitate 70 say
factory results with George Msyerle than with
any cf the above named who have ,,,nch
higher DretensiOns- Respectfully
HAIAER AUGUsrIN MccLORY o. r NJ
St Boniface Church
Golden Gate ave- near Jones
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Robbed on Kearny street

A. I. Shipley reported to the police
last night that he had been robbed Of
Sc so on Kearny street He asserted
that he stopped to tie his shOelace
when a man knocked him over. While
he was down another man went
through his pockets and took all he
had. Shipley chased his assailants
for two blocks. but they escaped He
is employed by the Ransom Construc-
toin Company in Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21
Arrested for Burglary

Harry Fox was arrested last night
by Detective Thomas Coleman and his
name placed on the detinue book at
the City Prison. Fox is accused of
burglarizing the room of Harry Nc
Kay at $50 Peralta street and stealing
$50 worth of goods.
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SOLDIER TWICE DESERTS
AND POLICE CATCH HIM

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cape From Army and One Is
Arrested.
Henry Harrison was arrested last
night by Policeman Steiner on
Kearny street and booked at the City
Prison for desertion from the United
States army. Harrison was pointed
out TO the policeman by Corporal z.
Brown Of the Twenty-eighth Infantry.
Harrison was once before a deserter.
Yesterday he was doing fatigue duty
under the guard Of Private Ramsay.
When the roll was called it was found
that both prisoner and guard had de-
serted.
Corporal Brown. who was of duty
last night, recognized Harrison and
pointed him out TO the police. The
officials are now looking for Ramsay.
The San Francisco call., 1904-08-21

.. After having for four months tried
a plan for having engines haul freight
trains through from Philadelphia to
Pittsburg, the Pennsylvania. has de-
cioed that the old way OF changing
locomotives at each division was the
more economical, as far as the eouip-
ment was concerned.
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Fall hats, 1904, just arrived. nobbier
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

his loss. MT. Hunt was most conse- crated Christian and has been a con sistent member of the church most all of his life.
 A big real estate deal was consum- mated here today whereby the Arling- ton Hotel property of this city changed hands. The building was purchased by a syndicate from Tennessee who will at an early day, begin the work of making about $10,O0O in Improvements The hotel proper will be considerably enlarged and made up to date and will be fitted up for the accommodation of Northern tourists. A strong effort will be made by the company to induce the Northern people to seek the city as a winter resort and every preparation will be made to that end. Result is some of the effective work that has recently been done by the newly orga- nized city Board of Trade of which M M Beringer Is at the head.
 Circuit Court closed its labors here yesterday and the jurymen and others in attendance have returned to their homes. The docket was very light and but few convictions were had Only few cases of minor importance were tried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Memorial Dav.


 Memorial Day exercises this year will De celebrated at the national cemetery with the usual interesting exercises but 1t is possible that the program this time Is more replete with interest ing numbers than has been the case in years gone by.
 hold the exercises and in doing so have been accorded the support of the dlnerent army and navy organizations crate Veterans, the Sons of Veterans and other organizations of like pur- port will also take part.
 Commander John D. Pulliam this morning issued an order. This gives program as follows: The Pensacola organizations will form at Bullard's S Place, then, to the martial airs com mon on such occasions. will march to the depot of the dummy line. A special train will carry all who desire to go to the National Cemetery. eight miles away, Arriving on the grounds. the line will be formed with attachments Of troops in the lead and immediately thereafter will march the Army and Navy Union. the Veterans and Sons of Veterans and the other orders. At the cemetery gate the troops will open ranks and the procession will pass through. The march 10 the. monument will then be continued. At the shaft the interesting exercises will be car ried out, which will include a speech from Rev. Mrs. Athalia l.. J. Irwin. the female pastor of the UniversRlist churcch in this city. The army and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
The Fruit Runiuen..

From the appearance of things, 1t would seem that the bulk of the fruit now being brought from Belize and Central America to other Gulf ports would soon be finding their way to Pensacola. The announcement is made here to-day that the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will place extensive fruit sheds on the new Central wharf property and that this will be done at an early date.
 This property was lately bulkhead- ed. more for the purpose of holding the franchise than anything else, but lately large amounts of building mate- rial, consisting principally of rails and creosoted piling, has been placed on the ground, and work is expected to begin early now.
 The statement Is authorized by a railroad official that this new dock center will be made one of the most lively of the four to be operated by the railroad company. This will mean that more than two steamships each week will have to be operated from the dock constantly. and this will fur nish employment to hundreds of men. Naturally this announcement has been received with pleasure in this city.
 The dock reaches navigable water easily. At the end there is a natural depth of twenty-four feet, which may he easily increased six feet with a very little trouble. It will therefore be seen that the transportation com pany has one of the most valued of routes in the new dock to deep water.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

aract of the eyes, and is perhaps the best posted woman in literature in this section of the State She comes from the distinguished Davidson and Caldwell fam flies of North Carolina. Which had number of representatives in the signers of the Mecklenhurg Declaration of Inde- pendence. and her mother often remark ed that the family had been represented by a Presbyterian minister for twenty generations until her only son, Hon. A. c Davidson. left the church and went with his wife to the Episcopal Church.
 I failed to note the presence today of a grandson. Dr. Mclean Pitts of Selma. His father, Judge P. IT. Pitts. was com pelled to go to Montgomery on profess
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
A MOTHER IN ISRAEL.
A Noted Anniversary in the Life of Mrs. Pitts.

 Mrs. Pitts.
 Uniontown, May 26.-Special )-Mrs. Margaret M. Pitts entertained at dinner yeserday in honor of her SOth birthday. There were .present-her sister-in-law, Mrs. M. F. Davidson. and son, H. P. David son and wife. Mrs. Davidson's son-in- law. Perkins Ellis of South Bend. Ind. and his daughter. Mss Adele Ellis. her son. Hon. Alex D. Pitts and wife of Selma. her daughter. Mrs. Mary Grey Walker of Faunsdale and her son, J. NJ Walker. and daughter Mrs. Geo. W. Mo Kee and son of Faunsdale, also her daughter-in-law. Mrs. D. W. Pitts and three daughters, Mrs. Margaret Douglas and son and Misses Bernie and Lutie Pitts. her son-in-law, Thomas Hudson. his son Philip F. Hudson and wife and son. his daughter. Mrs. Dudley P. Coleman and husband and two daughters. her fos- te- son. Wm. L. Pitts. Sr., and his sons wife. Mrs. W. L. Pitts. Jr., and daugh- ter. Mrs. A. l.. Morgan and husband Her daughter. Mrs Pattie Marlborough. re- lieved her mother of the duties of host ess. The occasion was truly a feast of love and highly enjoyed by all present All united in wishing Mrs. Pitts many happy returns of the occasion.
 Mrs. Pitts retains her mental faculties as perfectly as when she was young woman She has always been a great reader, until a recent affliction of cat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Convict Made Ercaue,

billiard Perdue. a negro murderer. who was in the stockade west of the city serving a life term made his escape Tues day night while being taken to the stock ade for supper. and up to noon today his capture had not been effected The negro made a sudden break for liberty while a number of convicts were being corralled for the night. But two guards were in charge, and the black made dive into the thick underbrush so quickly that he was out of sight before the guards could recover their surprise Bloodhounds were placed on the trail but on account of the other convicts having walked over tho place during the day 1t was several hours before the dogs would pick up the trail The negro reached creek and crossed to the opposite side. This again threw the hounds off the track, and they have been incapable of again taking the trail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
The PnIice Rnard.

A regular meeting of the Police Board was held at the City Hafl last night and among the interesting matters to be con sidered was the trial of Patrolmen Burn ham and Simpson. Both were charged with conduct unbecoming policemen. and were suspended for twenty-four and for weight hours, respectively. Officer Burnham. some time ago, after being re- lieved from duty, received a challenge from an Italian to fight on the docks. Burnham, thinking that he would not get fair play. took Officer Simpson along. The charge against Burnham was an outcome of this matter, while that of Simpson was for not arresting the parties when the fight first started
 The Board also received for inspection the new uniforms for the policemen and firemen The suits did not fit at all. and the contractor. who Is local tailor. was required to make good the deficiencies before his check was turned over. This 1t was promised would be done, and the matter closed.
 The Chairman reported upon the i'm proved condition of the steam fire en- zine, and this report was accepted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
The Public Pleased with Delegate.

Centerville, May 26.-(Special. 1.-The delegates to the State Convention at Montgomery from this County returned today. The people here are much grat- flied for the fact that Mir. H. E Key holds of Centerville was selected as a delegate to the Democratic National Convention at St. Louis. He Is the present Mayor of Centerville, and is one of the most liberal and progressive citizens in this section of the State.
 Ground has been broken here for the erection of the gin plant by the Gen. terville Warehouse Company.
 The drought in this portion of the State has assumed serious proportions. The oat crop is almost a failure, the gardens are ruined and all crops are at a stand still
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27

sional business. Another son, Mir. David w. Pitts of Louisiana, was unavoidably absent.
 Mayor w. J. Walden accompanied Judge W. H. Tayloe from Selma tc Waynesville. N. C., last week, and will be home tomorrow. Judge Tayloe has been in an inhrmary for three months and has been very feeble but the change has already improved him very much.
 The office building being erected by Judge ,TayIoe, into which the postoffice will be moved is rapidly nearing com pletion.
 Mrs. J. c. Moss has purchased the old Key lot and will at once begin the cree ton of nice dwelling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Have Moi (sone to WorIx.

Advices received in the city this morn ing were to the effect that there was no work at Blocton yet. The miners and mine workers still hold their grievances against the superintendent at that place. The proposition made by the employees to return to work pending an investigation by the district executive board provided the company would withdraw the depu- ties has not been accepted. As far as can be learned everything is quiet at Blocton. the idleness of the mines now approaching It's fourth week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
To Build Two Churches.

Bishop E. P. Allen of the Mobile Dio- cese of the Catholic Church, which in cludes Birmingham, has purchased two lots in the immediate Birmingham dis trict. one at North Birmingham and the other at Smithfield, suburbs of this city, and Catholic churches will be erected. The Catholic members are in- cre4sing in this vicinity and the pres ent churches in Birmingham are being taxed to their utmost. The North Bir- mingham church will probably be erected first.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
The News of Pensacola

Pensacola, Fla, May 26-(Special. )-At a meeting of the Board of Public Works held at the City Hall this morning, Chair man Hutchinson preferred charges of neglect against the Street Superintendent. and a hearing of the matter win come up at a special meeting to be held when the Superintendent is ready for trial. This Is the second time the Chairman of the Board has placed the Street Superintend- ent under charges, and the case at hand now is very interesting, from the fact that counter charges are being talked over.
 Superintendent Burns is charged with disobedience of orders and unbusiness- like use of the city teams. The specifi- cations were not at hand this morning and the investigation did not proceed. When the trial does come up, it will be interesting, and it will be awaited anx- iously
 The Board this morning also considered a resolution looking to the appointment of the employees annually. Heretofore 1t has been the custom to hire men and keep them in the positions throughout administrations, which is a period of two years There is considerable importance attached to the adoption of this resolu- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
". q. HUNT DEAD.
Eufaula to Have a Modern, Up-to-date EEnfa1

Eufaula. May 26.--(Special,)- )-Infor-
 mation of the death of W. G. Hunt, nn old and most highly esteemed citi- zen of Clio, has been received here. De- ceased was TS years old and has resid- ed in the County all of his life and was we'll and favorably known in many sections of the State. Mir. Hunts death came as shock to all of his Friends and occurred unexpectedly. Al- though he was quite feeble he was ap- parently in the best of health and spirits and no one had any apprehen- sions that the end was so near. He leaves an aged wife, several grown children. grand and great-grand chil- dren and numerous relatives to mourn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
An Artillery Omcer.

Col. H. W. Hubbell of the United States Artillery corps, was in the city all day yesterday. taking his depar- ture last night for other points in the South where artillery forces are sta tioned.
 Colonel Hubbell spent the day yes terday inspecting the artillery branch es at this port, and also made an of fcial inspection of the magnificent new Notifications now being erected at the entrance to Pensacola Bay He expressed his pleasure at finding such activity here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
Advertiser Bureau, Selma, May 26.

Selma, May 26.
 Near a whole city-full of delegates to the State convention Is in Selma to-day and the transactions of the as- sembly, together with what was pro- posed. and not transacted, have been the sole food for talk, if not for thought
 What most interested and delighted the delegates from this county was their triumph over the persons who sought the political impoverishment of Dallas and other black belt counties by a diminution of numerical represen- tation in Democratic assemblies, which they thought to accomplish by rating party strength according to racial and not entire population. Such propo- sition, had 1t become effective, would have reduced the power of Dallas, as measured in the State convention, by 75 per cent and would have, say the delegates, produced a condition as H. logical, and as inconsistent with pre- cedent and platform, as 1t would have been unjust to the loyal legions of the Black Belt But victory softened the angry heart and lively indignation gave way to a more sprightly humor at what Is seriously denominated a political blunder, and in laughter call- ed the futility of juvenile audacity. Hardly less gratifying to the dele- gates and to the people of Dallas is the almost perfect unanimity with which the Democrats of Alabama, through their accredited representa- lives, made acknowledgment of the political service and ability and the personal character of H. S. D. Mallory, and the still small voice that hath been heard many times these ten years calling him to the gubernatorial easy- chair, Is now, as so often in the past, grown to be the dominant note in the Democratic chorus.
 To the Selma Press Club the honors accorded R. E. l.. Mel of The Selma Journal and Louis Bamberger of The Selma Times were the supreme de- light. Their popularity is by no means | co-extensive with the confines of the profession. for they are liked wherever they are known of the people. but to none was their signal preferment more grateful, by none more applauded than by their fellows in the craft. Captain R. P. Hobson of Hale was a surprise to some, a source of admi- ration to all Dallasian delegates. His appearance and behavior upon the floor of the convention won the appro- bation of the entire representation of this county as expressed by the uni- l fled vote of sixteen cast for him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
Battery C,s New omcers.

In a primary election last night the Frank L. Pettus Field Artillery nomi- mated commissioned officers to suc- ceed the officers whose terms of three years are about to expire. Captain I. N. Eddy was reelected and Second Lieutenant J. N. Weafer was promoted to first lieutenant. First Sergeant T. H. Kincey was chosen junior first lieu tenant and Sergeant A B. Butler, sec- ond lieutenant. The non-commission- ed officers will be appointed after the regular election next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-27
The Naval ships.

Omcial information has reached the navy yard that the gunboat Nashville and the torpedo boat destroyer Law renee which went up the Mississippi river to represent the government at the opening of the Worlds Fair would put into this port during Sunday for a stay as yet undetermined.
 The information also comes that the battleship Illinois will also be here early in the coming week for the pur- pose of undergoing Eer target practice ing program. The Illinois, it will be remembered, was rammed by the Mis- souri when the fleet started from Guantanamo for Pensacola and the