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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. f. D McCaa returned
today from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs J..
e. d. Ledyard at Point Clear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Miss Della Richards has gone to At
lantic City and later will visit other
cities of the North and East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Mrs. j. x. Glennon> and daughter
have gonesto Waukesha.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Mickle. Jr.
are spending the SUMMER with Mr. and
Mrs. John Holmes at Spring Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Miss May Threefoot left today to
spend a month with her aunt Mrs
de Graffenreid, in Greensboro, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
LOST.

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LOST-Watch fob with initials M H NJ
engraved on plate Finder please return to
NJ. H. Meyer, care S. B. Stern, Tallapoosa
street, Griel building, and receive reward
LOsT-Lady's gold heart shaped locket,
set with pearls and enameled in clover
leaves. Finder will please leave at $50
South Perry street and get reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Miss Lena Gazzam left today for
Cincinnati to be absent a month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

deposited I'm bank tends TO cultivate
the habits of thrift and eeonomys a
bank account is, therefore, the very
potency, as It is what we save and NOT
what we make that brings this result.
Money deposited with The First Ma
tiOnaI Bank of Montgomery lis abso-
IuteIy safe and is always subject to
check--mO notice of withdrawal beinG
required, this bank extends its ser
vices to small and large accounts,
treating both with courtesy and care.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

The magnificent new Hotel Jeffer-
son at ST. Louis. will mako special
rates during months of July and Au-
gust. AdV-1Ot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
Mobile society News.

The marriage of Miss Nellie Davis
and Mr. Jesse Burke was celebrated
very ouietlxL thiS AvAni~~' .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Miss Ella Pape is spending several
weeks at Little River. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
AT CASINO THEATRE.

Misses Alice and Lucille Barclay have
gone to Kentucky.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Carroll have
taken a cottage at Pass Christian for
the season and Miss Josephine Mickle
is their guest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
FINANCIAL

MONTGOMERY ABSTRACT CO., S, Perry
St Mortgages improved property for
small amounts foz0sale. Money to Loan on
favorable terms f-27
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
FOR RENT-ROOMs.

FOR RENT-Four rooms, up stairs with
electric lights and gas stove, suitable for
light housekeeping; rent cheap during sum
ner. Apply at once, All Montgomery
street, phone 1lSs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
PEACHES by THE CAR LOAD.
First shipment of the Year Made frOi
Madison County.

Huntsville. July Especial. 1.-The
first large shipment of Madison County
peaches was made to Chicago last night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

WE WANT your typewriter business; oui
sale, rental and repair service is unsur.
passed; supplies for all machines. Terry q
Davant If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

Miss Ernestine Cook Is at home
again after an absence of five weeks
spent in Faunsdale, Uniontown, Ma
rion and Demopolis.\
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
MISCELLANEOUS.


CARD-Patients desiring admission to the
wards of the Montgomery Infirmary may Sc
cure cards by telephoning Miss Laird. head
nurse in charge, at phone No. 722 Mont
gomery Ipfirmary. wed-iri-su
ARE YOU LOOKING for a position! II 50.
a want adv. in The Advertiser Will put you In
quick communication with firms needing heIp,
q words will be inserted one time without
charge Suppose you try 1t.
WE ARE building up quite an extensive trade
In color plate engraving. It was not generally
known until a short time ago that we were
prepared to do this class OF work. II you
nave a color plate you want made. please COM
municate with The Advertiser Engraving Co.
". H. Hanson, Manager AdveStissr Building.
RaIauhNner 26T. -~-T~~t- -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
IRON SAFES FOR SALE,

IF YOU WANT a good iron SAFE come TO the
Iron Safe Man to buy it. Write or call on
G. J. Thrasher. Basement. Noses Building,
or Phone 1923.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
WANTED

WANTED-Everybody to know that we MAKE
trunk repairing a speciality; locks repaired ano
keys fitted at Wings; telephone COS; next &c
postoffice. til
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
FOR RENT,

FOR RENT-Mrs, Duncan's house, 400
South Lawrence street. Apply to Geo, w.
Halls. agent. p. o. Box SIS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

The afternoon at Mrs. Harry Dom
aids yesterday was a delightful affair
for all concerned, particularly for Miss
Mollie Irwin. who won the prize. d
handsome ornament.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

WE DEVELOP FILMS AXIS or smaller, 1oc
per roll; finest quality prints from same,
films 20 per cent off list. Florida Photo
Co, Jacksonville Fla 81
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-Centrally located, up-to-date
Drug Business established for years; no
cut-rate house here; good reason for selling;
bargain to quick buyer. Fer full particulars
address P. O. Box 453 Mobile, Ala. Ct
FOR SALE-Globe- wernecke book cases
aesks card index outfits, filing cabinets
stationers' goods and office supplies. loose
leaf ledgers. loose sheet holders and bind
ers. Chicago telephone holders: all time
saving specialties Ed. C. Fowler Co.
su-wed-10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

WANTED-An experienced, thoroughly com
petent bookkeeper desires position: at pres
emit employed; good reason for wishing {
change; can furnish good references Ad
dress Bookkeeper. care The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
wANTED-BoARD OR ROOM.

WANTED-Room and board in private fam
lily; boarding houses need not reply; refer
ences exchanged. Address A. B. c., care
The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

CAN SHIP any size engine boiler. saw
mill erist mill gang edger, trimmer, shingle
machine lathe mill. have three different
makes in stock of above named machinery;
prices ever offered. W. r. Caldwell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20

of the brides father, Capt. f. P.
Davis. on Spring Hill Avenue. only
"a few close friends were present to
formed by Rev. Matthew Brewster.
There were no attendants. The bride
is beautiful young woman or pure
blonde type and her popularity was
of being selected Empress OF the Car
nival few years ago. Mr.. Burke. the
fortunate groom. Is son OF the late
all whom business or social matters
bring in contact with him. Mr.. and
Mrs. Burke left at midnight on bril-
dal trip and on their return will begin
housekeeping on Dauphin way.
This evening Mr.. end Mrs. r. H.
Clarke entertained at a bridge party
for Mr.. A. s. Benn. who leaves to-
players were. in addition to Mr. and
Mrs. Clarke and Mr.. Bonn. Mr.. and
Mrs Henry Hall, Jr, Miss Clara Cary.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Donald, Mr.. Rit-
The afternoon at Mrs. Harry Dom
aids yesterday was a delightful affair
for all concerned. particularly for Miss
Mollie Irwin, who won the prize, d
handsome ornament.
Miss Ernestine Cook Is at homo
again after an absence of fve weeks
rion and Demopolis.\
Mr.. and Mrs. w. C. Carroll have
taken a cottage at Pass Christian for
the season and Miss Josephine Mickle
is their guest
Miss May Threefoot left today to
spend a month with her aunt, Mrs.
de Graffenreid, in Greensboro, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. william E. Mickle. Jr.,
are spending the SUMMER with Mr. and
Mrs. John Holmes at Spring Hill.
Mr. and Mrs. E. D McCaa returned
today from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
e. d. Ledyard at Point Clear.
Miss Della Richards has gone to At
lantic City and later will visit other
cities of the North and East.
Miss Mary Hunter and Miss Mary
Rich have returned from visit to the
Bestors at Point Clear.
Mr.. C. NJ. Shepard and family are
spending the summer in their cottage at
West Pascagoula.
Miss Lena Gazzam left today for
Cincinnati to be absent month.
Mrs. j. x. Glennon> and daughter
have gonesto Waukesha.
Miss Ella Pape is spending several
weeks at Little River. =.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22

ever is chosen by the Republican or
ganization Will be elected"
The morning conference was attend
ed by seVenty-fiye we'll known Repub-
ncans. most OF them classed as being
IN favor Of Senator Depew, but there
were also not a few who are believed
10 be opposed 10 his candidacy. The
speeches in the conference were almost
without exception strongly in favor of
Senator Depew's reelection. No vote
was taken and estimates of the numer-
ical classification of those present vary
with the sympathies OF those estimat-
ing.
After the conference Senator Platt
declared himself as greatly pleased
with its character and personnel.
i am proud OF It," said he. 1T was
truly representative and clearly showed
what 1 have all along claimed. that
the sentiment Of the people of the State
is strongly for the reelection of Sen
ator Depew. / imagine it's result may
be 70 tone down Mr.. Odell."
Senator Platt himself called the con-
ference 10 order and, at his suggestion,
William Barnes Jr. Of Albany, chair
man Of the executive committee Of the
Republican State Committee, presided
Twenty-seven members OF the new
Legislature. who will have actual votes
upon the Senatorship. were present
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
Port Arthur Garri-
son RetakeS the
Position.
NOgi Is Preparing for a
Hitherto Unprecedented
Assault.
Blockade Runner Reaches the Strong.
hold With Food Supplies and
Ammunition

LONDON, Dec. 22.-The Daily Tele-
graphs Chefu correspondent says that
the steamship Lady Mitchell. which
sailed from Tsingtau with supplies,
ammunition and dynamite, reached
Port Arthur during a snowstorm four
nights ago. He also says that ii is
rumored that the japanese were COM
PEELED TO evacuate their position on
Etze Mountain owing to thanking fire
from other forts and the explosion of
Russian mines, from which they lost
heavily.
The japanese. the correspondent
adds, are employing thousands Of
coolies in making strong forts at Dalny
and around Port Arthur. They ex-
press a determination to capture Port
Arthur before the Chinese New Year.
An attack is now being prepared that
viii be on hitherto unequaled scale
and it will mean either success or ter
Tible disaster to the besiegers.
The correspondent concludes by say
ing that General Nogi has asked for
90 900 reinforcements from Japan.
The correspondent at Peking Of the
Times telegraphs:
China having consented to pay the
indemnity growing out Of the Boxer
troubles. in gold, the Ministers of Rus
sia, Germany and France are now dis
putting among themselves as to what
fresh terms they can extort from the
Chinese, and seeking to force an ar
rangement whereby certain banks will
make further profit out of the indem-
nifty. Great Britain supports China,
who counts upon the assistance OF
America and Japan also. 10 secure a
just settlement
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
SAW ING WOOD
FOR CHARITY
Leading Men of an Ohio
City Take Part in a
Novel Public Contest

AKRON, Ohio, Dec. 21.-A wood
saving contest for the benefit OF the
Salvation Army dinner to the poor
here was begun to-day on a raised
platform in front of the Akron Saw
ings Bank. Matt" VEINS fife and
drum corps was the orchestra.
Judge ]. A. Kohler and R. NJ. Wana-
maker. after dropping $5 each into the
hat, grabbed a bucksaw apiece. The
logs were of apple wood and the per-
spiration was profuse. The Judge I'm
ished first and Wanamaker dropped
another IS into the tile. A large
crowd applauded-
Then other contests were held at IS
each between Mayor Kemple and Col
onel Sanford. Judge Grant and Forest
Firestone, City Solicitor E. z. Wells
and Mr.. Wanamaker, who again was
forced TO pay.
Attorney c. c. Benner was master
of ceremonies and fined D. c. Barber
and T. ]. Ritchie. two millionaires, SIS
each for non>appearance.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
PLATT'S CLAN MEETS IN COUNCIL
Senator Thinks OQell
Will Be "TOned Down"

NEW YORK. Dec. 21-The confer
erce q Republicans called by United
States Senator Thomas Platt, in the
interest Of the reelection Of Senator
Depew by the coming State Legislature,
was held according 10 programme in
the Fi1th-avenue Hotel to-day. II was
81 session about three hours and ad-
3ourned without day. after appointing
6 committee OF seven. headed by for
T1er Lieutenant Governor Woodruff, TO
wait upon Governor Odell, who was
not invited, and inform him OF the SEN
timent as expressed at the conference.
woodruff cid meet Governor OdelL
He drove TO the Douch mansion, where
the New England Society dinner was
held tonight. accompanied by Senator
Depew. There they Joined the Gov
ernOr. Later the three left the man
sion with the expressed intention Of
proceeding 70 the Union League or
Repu blican Club for an extended con-
ference
Asked regarding Senator Platt's con-
ference. Governor Odell said he was
not cognizant Of it
Il 90 not know what took place at
the conference IN the Fifth avenue
Hotel to-day. but DO know that who
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
President Will Not Brook
Delay by Congress.
Regards the Subject as Of Paramount I'M
ponance at the Present Time
Special Dispatch to The Call

the question last fall and published its
conclusions broadcast throughout the
country.
The President has very seriously i'm
pressed the members of Congress and
others with whom he has talked in the
last two days with his earnestness in
the matter and the Attorney-GeneraI,
at his request. has devoted much time
10 the subject. for the purpose OF draw
ing a bill TO be presented to Congress
with the hope Of action this session. at
least in the House.
NEW YORK, Dec. 2I-That Wall
street is suffering from an attack ot
nerves was developed to-day when
the annual report of Commissioner Of
Corporations Garfield was published.
severely denouncing present conditions
surrounding the laws governing cor
pOrations engaged in interstate COM
nlerce- The language employed by
Commissioner Garfield shocked Wall
streets sensitive temperament and the
stock market had a flt Of the blues.
Industrial shares, led by Amalgamated
Copper, became weak and timid ones
threw blocks Of stock on the market.
Here is Secretary Shaw telling US
one day that there is not a cloud on
the financial horizon, said one eminent
broker, -and the next day we are in
formed that governmental control OF
railroads is necessary. while on the
third day we are confronted with an
announcement virtually stating that
the industrial enterprises of the coun-
try should be regulated by the Federal
authorities. With these momentous
questions, affecting every security
holder in the United States, under dis
q. cussion. il is plain that there are a
great many ominous clouds lowering
around US"
While timid ones were frightened, as
they were over President Roosevelt's s
recommendations concerning the regu-
lation Of interstate commerce carriers.
the arrangements Of great corporations
did not seem disturbed 70 aRy great
extent Some corporation lawyers de-
clared ii would be impossible 10 force
a Federal charter and Federal control
of corporations.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR T0ILERS
Employers to Share Profits
Special Dispatch to The Call

CHICAGO. Dec. H-Banl1s. broker
age firms. manufacturing establish
rnents and other large corporations
that make q practice OF sharing their
profits with their employees will dis
tribute more than 81 900 900 among Chi
cago wage-earners as Christmas gifts
OF Saturday.
The Crane Company alone VIII give
away S250.000 TO it's 5000 employees. This
company was one Of the first in Chicago
10 share its profits with its Office force
and workingmen- Each OF the en-
pIoyes OF the Crane Company. from the
s. z week Office boy TO the heads Of
departments. is TO receive 10 per cent
OF the total OF his salary for the year.
Nowhere VIII the gifts be more gen
erous than along La Sale street and
on the Board OF Trade. where the brok-
ers always vie with one another in
sharing with their clerks the profits OF
q prosperous year. The big packing
firms will remember the heads OF de-
partments and trusted members OF the
clerical forces
Among the banks that will give
money to employees are the Corn Ex-
change National Bank. the Merchants
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22

CALL BUREAU, POST BUILDING,
WASHINGTON. Dec. 21--President
Roosevelt, very much dissatisfied with
the proposition OF the Senators TO car
y over railroad rate legislation 10 an
other Congress and have a Congress
EionsI Committee investigate during
the summer, has renewed his campaign
for action at this time. He is very
much inclined 20 use the full power Of
TIE administration in this effort
The President had a conference to-
day with Attorney-General Moody,
Secretary Morton. Speaker Cannon,
Senator Allison and +. p. Bacon. the
last named representing in Washing
ton the organization OF shippers. The
President eft no doubt in the minds
OF his visitors that he considers this
the burning question Of the hour and
that the necessity for legislation at the
present session was altogether para
mount in Congress.
The President and other members Of
his administration meet the argument
il favor of a Congressional committee
and consequent further delay by the
plain statements that the adjustment
OF fair and just rates has been before
Congress ar least eight years; that the
industrial commercial body approved
by The President Of the United States
pursuant 10 the resolutions OF Congress
composed Of four Senators, four Rep
resentatiTes and ten permanent citi-
zens. Al an expense OF hundreds OF
thousands OF dollars investigated this
question exhaustively for four years
and reported 10 Congress in favor Of
legislation In terms quite IS emphatic as
the Presidents message: that the neces-
sity for action has been pointed out
IN every annual report OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission for at least six
years; that the commerce committees
of the Senate and House have had the
subject before them IN one form or an
other fCr nearly ten years-haye held
hearings ana published volume after
volume OF reports on the subject; that
the Interstate Commerce Convention
IA St Louis exhaustively considered
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
FEAR OF RABIES
CAUSES DEATH
Worry Over a Bitten Dog
Results in Mans De-
mise From Hydrophobia
Special Dispatch to tn. Call

HAMMOND, Ind, Dec. N.-Fred
Johnson, yardmaster at the Hegewisch
Car Works, died Of hydrophobia to-
day after trying to kill his family, who
fastened him in his bedroom to save
their lives and listened to his death
struggles
Last July Johnson's pet dog was
bitten by a rabid dog. Johnson was
passionately fond of the canine and
lived in dread that it would get rabies.
He brooded over the matter so much
that a policeman killed the dog.
Last Sunday Johnson was taken vio-
lently i'll. He was never bitten by the
dog. DR.. ]. T. Clark Of this city dag
nosed the case as hydrophobia and be-
lieves that Johnson became mad be-
cause he was constantly fearing hydro
phobia.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
HOLD FIVE MINOR FORTS.
Japanese Open the Way to Capture
Of East KeekyRan Mountain.


HEADQUARTERS OF THE JAPA-
NESE THIRD ARMY, BEFORE
PORT ARTHUR, Dec. 21.-The capture
Of the north fort of East Keekwan
Mountain on December Is by the jana
nese is Of much Importance, because
1t opens a way up the gorge to the
higher hills and will render easier the
capture of the mountain. 1t gives
much additional foothold for a general
assault on the western half of the east
ern fortified ridges. The japanese now
hold five of the seven protecting forts.
TOXIC, Dec. 20.-Admiral Togo, who
has personally made a series of obser-
vations Of the Russian battleship Sc
vastopol. teiegraphs to the Navy De-
partment, expressing the opinion that
the Sevastopol is disabled Great
weight is attached TO Togo's personal
observations and opinion, instanced by
the fact that when the Russian bat
tleship Petropavlovsk was sunk Togo
was one Of the few officers Of the en-
tire japanese fleet whose eye caught
the vision of speedy disaster.
Commander Yezoe, who was killed
while torpedoing the Sevastopol, has
been promoted and has been given 9TH
er posthumous honors.
The japanese army besieging Port
Arthur reported to-day as followed the
trophies captured by the japanese in
the fort of North Keekwan Mountain:
Further investigation shows that we
captured five So quick-f1ring field gums.
two 47-millimeter quick firing guns.
one Of them being serviceable; two "a
millimeter guns, one being serviceable:
four machine guns. all serviceable; six
teen rifles, 461 rounds of great gun am
munition; ESQ rounds of 47-millineter
ammunition; 240 rounds Of 24-mfllimeter
gun ammunition; 1150 rounds Of machine
gun ammunition; 5000 rounds OF small
arms ammunition: so grenades and
nine star shells, all serviceable: six
cases Of powder and timber, sandbags.
clothing. ETC..
The following report from Manchu
rian headquarters was received last
night and made public to-day:
ION Monday at 5 o'clock in the after
noon the enemy's artillery east of Da
Mountain bombarded the neighborhood
of Sinlintung. At o'clock in the
morning of Tuesday the enemy's tnfan-
try attacked us south Of Pieniuhung-
pao and at Tatsupao. BY 4 O'Clock in
the morning he was repulsed. Stimuli
taneously the enemy's infantry at
tached Chinshanting. Heilintung and
Huangtia and made q most vigorous
attack in the neighborhood of Chin
shantung. The lighting continued
about an hour. when the enemy was
completely reDulsed. We had no casu
alties."
The examination Of the cargo. pas
sengers and crew Of the British steam
ship Nigretia, which was seized bv
the Japanese cruiser Tsushima on De-
cember 19, is progressing at Sasebo.
Seemingly it is undetermined whether
parole breaking Russian officers are on
board the Nigretia- The japanese are
carefully investigating this feature of
the case. because Of the question of the
ability of the Chinese officials to prop
erly conduct the internement of Rms
slams who seek refuge at ports In
China II is considered vitality impor-
tant.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
MUST AWAIT WARS END.
Appeals of Russian Reformers Un-
availing at Present.

ST. PETERSBURG. Dec. 21.-Em-
peror Nicholas is holding councils
daily at Tsarkoe-Selo, at which the
internal situation in Russia is being
thoroughly discussed
In the opinion Of the council II is
not the time TO entertain proposals
looking TO a change in the existing
form of government while war is pro-
crossing and 1t was decided to dis
courage political agitation
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
OF GERMANS
IN SOUTHWEST AFRICA
To Date Kaiser's Troops Have Lost
Forty-Ninc Officers and Five
Hundred Men

to date among the German troops op-
Grating in German Southwest Africa
are: Officers. 40; men, $40.
These figures represent deaths from
all causes and include the missing.
The heavy percentage OF officers killed
is attributed to the good marksman-
ship of the natives.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
Harvard Honors a Negro.

CAMBRIDGE. Mass. Dec. Civ.
c. Matthews. the negro football and
baseball player, has been elected one
of Harvard's senior class day officers.
This is among the highest honors in
the gift Of Crimson undergraduates.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22

Loan and Trust Company and the
American Trust and Savings Bank.
The Auditorium and several other
hotels will give money to their em-
ployes.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
|A[L WALL STREET IS LEAGlIED
AGAINST TON" LAWSON

NEW YORK, a1-Charges charges piled upon
made by Lawson apparently the order of the day The
Boston threw down the of battle 1t have been
taken persons The incident has
edwith absorbing
eagued against the Boston hnanCier
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-22
FATHER OF SYVETON
SAYS SON WAS SLAIN
Asks for an Investigation Into the
Death OF the French
Deputy.

PARIS. Dec. 21.-M. Syveton
father Of the late Deputy Syveton 70.
day made a formal complaint to the
Criminal Court. alleging that his son
had been a victim of an assassin. The
accused person was not specifically
named. as the examining magistrate ts
TO make a specific charge after an in
vestigation of the complaint.