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The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-13
NOTICE OF SALE OF VILLAGE RoNDs.

NUIICE sALE VILLAGE BQNDS,
The village council of the Village of Lu-
verne. Rock county, Minnesota. wifi receive
bids at the council chamber in the city hall of
said village, on the third day. Of May. 1904.
at o'clock p M, for the sale of negotiable
coupon bonds of said village in the sum of
$1,000. Said bonds to be in the denomination of
five hundred dollars each, to bear date the 1st
day Of May, 1904 and to be payable one on the 1st
day of May of each and every year after their
date, and to bear interest at the rate of five per
cent per annurn. payable annually. at the office
of the village treasurer of said village. The pro-
ceeds of the sale of said bonds are to be used
for refunding certain bonds issued in 1884 to :he
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls & Northwestern Rail-
way company. The village council reserves the
right to reject any and all bids.
BY order of the village council of snid village
Dated April II, 1904.
z. c. SCHWARTZ
Village Recorder
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PHOTOGRAPHIC SUPPLIES

BRING YOUR FILMS IN TO BE DEVELOPED
In the big developing machine. 1t is in full
operation in our display window, from 4 to
112 5th st s. go
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NOTICE OF SALE OF TOWN BONDS.

The board of supervisors of the town of In-
verne. Rock county. Minnesota, will receive bids
at the council chamber in the city hall Of the
village of Luverne, said county and state on
the third day of May. 1904. at eight O'Clock
p. m, for the sale Of negotiable coupon bonds of
said town in the of S., 600. Said bonds to be
in the denomina tlon of five hundred dollars each
to bear date the first day of May, 1904, and to
be payable one on the first day of July. 1905. and
one the first day of July OF each and every
year thereafter, and to bear interest at the rate
of hve and one-half per cent per annum, payable
and principal and interest payable at the First
National Bank of Luverne, Minnesota. The pro
ceeds of the sale Of said bonds to be used
Cedar Rapids, Iowa Falls & Northwestern Rail-
way company. The board of supervisors of said
town reserves the right to reject any and all
bids.
BY order Of the board of supervisors of the
town of Luverne. Rock county Minnesota.
Dated April 9th, 1904.
w. A. SHELHAMER,
Town Clark
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PERSONAL,


ASTHMA. COUGHS, ccLDs, GRIP. HAY FE-
yer, Group brohchitisa Wheeling, whooping
sssase samspe eqSa pn At by ana We Cure
turn your dollar. Davis, $40 w 2Sth st, Min.
neapolis.
SEND 25o FOB HoNEsTEADERs GUIDE, CON.
Official map and. full Instructions how to get
claim on the Rosebud reservation. Forbes
Locating Agency, Bonesteel, s. D.
FEMALE DISEASES IN ALL THE VARIED
and complicated forms cured forty yesrs ex.
Rsrdel,esi Office oiases open until 10 at Night. D.
SIS. s Good Hoe home odfe'ns for pst,ents. mnheapo
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from Its readers in aid of Its efforts to ex-
e,ude id from Its want columns fraudulent r, and
Objectionable advertisements. All informatio
will be treated confdentially.
PERsoNAL-MRs. HATCH's HOSPITAL FOR
ladies' IN confinement: private room for ladies,
seclusion; best care; reasonable charges; first
class doctors in attendance. 81 Western av.
evening. with social following; buck and wing
1aa !. 18th BY ;. ssira soe
get valuable aid by writing me. cured
myself and our home is now so happy. Ad-
dress 1858. Journal.
RALPH RAYMOND IS HOME FROM cH1cAao.
dren; o piano 1t tuning 81. Address 2eoe Chicago
DISEASES i Of woXGNi 0oNsULTIAT1oN
b..
comic Temple. Open evenings. T. &. 45O.
OLIVER KENDALL CHANCE.
Hair. Scalp aud Skin Specialist.
6so Syndicate Arcade, Minneapolis. MINI.
s . DIR. HIM,
Specialist In rupture and diseases OF men.
Century bldg, 4th st and 1st av s.
coRNs EXTRACTED, 25o; NAILS AND BUN.
Ions treated. DIR. Collier. $50 Syndicate Arcade.
BABY GIRL EoR ADoPTIoN AZ sic 9Th ST s:
LOST AND FOUND
IF WATCH AND CHAIN STOLEN FROM 2o1s
Of So win be ven snd nee
sstyg sstyg for thief. Arrange BY phone, N. W.. Main
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e1Gde from Its want columns fraudulent AM
will be treated conhdentialiy.
LosT-A PACKAGE CONTAINING TWO SHIRT
waists. two stocks and a belt. between Phoenix
bldg and Emerson av s. Finder return to 4o1
Phoenix bldg and receive reward.
LosT-BETWEEN EAST SIDE HIGH SCHOOL
and corner LIST av S and Sth st. small package
Of ribbon, three colors Finder please tee
LosT-THURsDAY MORNING, MARCH I, on
Away" FiLder pleuse call at Journal office
LosT-LADY's BLACK BELT BAG, Twt
bills, small purse and change. Please addres
1904 Emerson nv s. VIII give reward.
LosT-sMALL DRAGON IN PIN SET WITH
diamond. Sunday. Return to w. ]. Smart. car,
| of Donnldson's, and receive reward
LosT-oN Sd ST BETWEEN HENNEPIN AM
1st av s, marten fur. Return for liberal re
ward to 1916 1st ay s.
LosT-LADY's GOLD WATCH, NEAR UNIvER
| sity Southeast Minneapolis. Finder Motif
| NJ, 1719 4th st Sc.
LOsT-LIVER AND WHITE PUP. RETURl
| to Eureka Laundry, 1928 Washington s
| for reward. -
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LANTERN SLIDES

LANTERN SLIDES MADE FROM NEGATIVES
copy; prices reasonable; satisfaction guar
snteed. Margaret Sheridan ia Northwestern
220& L .
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DENTAL SUPPLIES

SHAFER-PIERCE COMPANY, SUPPLIES
everything In dental furniture, instruments
and supplies. COS Nicollet fifth floor.
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CLAIRVOYANTS

JOSEPHINE MARVIN GIVES ADVICE ON
business, speculation Investments, love, mar
risge and divorce, reunites the separated: tells
infallible. 10 7th st S. :
NINE. BATCH, Gard Reader, Palmist, will give
double readings this week. SOC. 52O 9Th av S.
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PAWNBROKERS
BUSINESS SPECIALS

sUPERFLUoUs HAIR, MOLEs, ETC, PEaMA.
nently removed by electricity. Miss H3llister
T-IS Syndicate block. Pioneer stand of the
northwest. Exclusive specialist
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AUTOMOBILES


FOR SALE-0NE 12-H. P. TWO-CYLINDER
touring car, upright engine. Sliding gear trans
mission; carries five people anywhere; almost
as good new; price $500
One Cadillac, carries four people,. in good
condition and will sell for 5000.
One Thomas touring with tonneau, eight
horse power: this car is brand and has sold
right along for 81 100; will close this one out
for $3.50
One Waterless Knox 1O-horse power. car
rios four passengers anywhere: newly painted;
all tires new; fine Victoria. full lea ther top, in
Al condition; price upon application.
One 1O-H. ?: steam engine and boiler and one
gine; prices upon application.
NORTHWESrERN MOTOR VEHICLE CO..
112 9th st S, Minneapolis. Minn.
FOR sALE-A COMBINATION PLEASURE AND
delivery automobile, Delivery top is renlov-
able and renlaced by two seats. On high
revolution develops 16 horsepower. Just the
machine for person wishing to combine bust
ness and pleasure Cost 81 900. Used but
little. viii sell for 5000. Might trade for
real estate. 4S54. Journal.
FOR SALE-ONE STEAM AUTOMOBILE, NEAR
ly new. First check of 1925 takes it. Write
for photo and description Reason for selling
bought larger ear. Address 1885, Journal.
Observation-Disclosures 1903 MODEL, IN PER
feet condition: has beer run about 900 miles.
Moore Carving Machine Co.
WILL SELL MY RAMBLER AUTOMOBILE, IN
frst-class condition, for $500 cash. Address
2922. Journal.
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FURRIERs

FURS STORED FREE OF CHARGE PROVIDING
repairs amount to So; remodeling and redyeing
sealskins specially; lowest prices; best work
Will call for goods. Both phones A. Reiner.
practical furrier, IO1 Hennepin, Minneapolis.
The Minneapolis journal., 1904-04-13
CAFES

YOUR EVENING IS NOT COMPLETE UNLESS
you have been to the Oriental Cafe and had
chop suey. 321 1st av S.
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SIGNS
STORAGE

w. H. THURsToN SIGN CO.. 2ss 1st Av N.
Signs of all kinds. Electric speciality.
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M1NNEToNKA PROPERTY


TWENTY ACRES IN VILLAGE OF wAYzATA,
overlooks lake; timber. good soil; fine for
Fine lake shore loi 521ls2 Groveland Park
Others at Meadvilfe Park, Spring Park, Min
netonka Beach, etc.
Have several fine cottages for rent. Also
fruit farms for sale. List your property. j.
NJ. Davies, 500 Phoenix.
COTTAGE FOR RENT-EIeHT-RooM COT
to the White House; furnished or unfurnished;
hot-water plant and fireplace: Near Casino.
Inquire of Mrs. Fairly, Excelsior, MINI. :
FOR RENT-CoTTAGEwooD SWELL NEW
S-room bungalow, reception veranda fireplace.
pretty lake front; bathing. E. II. Bass, Guar.
anty bldg. u-
FOR SALE OR FoR RENT-MY SUMMER
home at Cottagewood; modern; completely fur
nished except table and bed linen, silverware.
William D. Sammis, 907 Chamber Of Com
merce. " .-.,.... ~ s.-. ..s. g.. .
BOARD AND ROOM AT ARCoLA, MINNEToN-
ka. in private family; five minutes walk from
Minnetonka Beach Further particulars, call
210 Temple Court.
FURNISHED COTTAGE; SEVEN ROOMS; ROW.
s conrad e SIS Phoe
nix building # -a..
IF YOU WANT TO BUY, SELL Or RENT MIN
netolka property write A.. S. Apgar,
at Excelsior, dealer in Minnetonka property
exclusively.
FOR RENT-12-RooM HOUSE; ALL MODERN
improvements; on lake shore near depot and
hotel. Address Mrs. NJ. Korizer, Excelsior,
MINNEToNKA COTTAGES LOTS, ACRES
and fruit farms Send or call for list. P. P.
swensen & Son. 514 Bank of Commerce Bldg.
dale, Lake Minnetonka Prior Seed Co., 20s
5th ct s. GE-s4.
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BARTER AND EXCHANGE

FOR SALE-SIX-YEAR-o OLD HORSE, SORREL,
PAGER, sound and SAT in every respect; can be
seen at 1929 18th s every evening after 8
O'Clock; take Cedar av car end OF car line.
FIREPROoF Storage Warehouse: clean, sepa-
rate rooms. Z 1Oo.112l 1st2iav IN Both phones.
FOR sALE-A GOOD HARDWOOD BED AND
woyen-wire spring. So Call at 1882 I'd av S.
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Want Pages II and Is
ANNOUNCEMENTS

NNUUNCEMENIS
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clude from Its want columns fraudulent and
objectionable advertisements. All informa ton
will be treated conidentially.
CARS OF HOUSEHOLD GOODS GADE UP FOB
Pacific coast; frequent shipments and big say.
Ing in freight before shipping. Boyd
Transfer and Storage Co.. &C I'd ST s.
NOTICE-SPECIAL SALE NEW AND UN.
claimed pictures, china. paints, Phoenix gold.
ovals, framing pictures cheap. Zesbaugh, II
5th st s.
! WILL PAY MORE FOR LARGE, FANCY
dressed frogs legs than you can get in Mime
apolis. L. W Perry, Howard Lake. Mimi
ACCOUNTANTS
REY R. LANGRELL, the accountant, opens,
posts and balances books quick, accura te.
Both phones. 1904. Address 7O1 Sykes block.
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FUNERAL DIRECTORS

~~>~~~~~~N~~~c~~~~~~~~
JOHN ID. GLEASON, HI1GH-CLASs UNDER
taking. 81 9TH at s. Phone office and house
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ELECTRoLYsIs.

sUPERFLUoUs HAIR, MoLES WARTS AND
birthmarks permanently removed by electricity.
Anna NJ. Griswold. AT Medical block.
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DETECTIVE AGENCIES

MoNULTY DETECTIVE AGENCY, 210 KAsoTk
building, John Hannon Mgr. Detective work
in all its branches. References. police head
quarters Minneapolis. N. ". phone.
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PRINTING

PRINTING-l,C COO CARDS, 81; 1000 BILL.
heads, 81; 1000 hand bills, 81. Latest Wed
ding Stationery. Perry Printing Co., 316
Nicolet Minneapolis.
GET OUR ESTIMATES FOR PRINTING YoVa
business stationery; frst-class work, up to
methods. Hall. Black Co.. 800 Hennepin.
G. E. KNAPP & CO., PRINTERS. GET WORK
out on time. Phone. Main 5. 40 18th st s.
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WEDNESDAY EVENING,
LOANS AND CHATTEIs

LOANS AND CHATTELS
WILLIAMS, GIT GUARANTY BUILDING,
loans ON furniture. pianos or any security.
Large loans specially Terms to suit bor-
rowers. Lowest prices.
RICE LOANS ON ALL KINDS OF PERSONAL
property. Charges reasonable. 5O6 Globe bldg
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ELECTRICAL

TELEPHONE APPARATUS.
Light and power machinery.
Construction work
Minnesota Electric Co., 800 I'd av s.
THE MPLS. ELECTRIC MOTOR CO., 240 Igt
ay N. electrical contractors and repair work.
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EXCHANGE MISCELLANEOUS

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clude from its want columns fraudulent and
Objectionable advertisements. All informa tion
will be treated confidentially.
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ASTHMA. COUGHS, CCLDs, GRIP, HAY FE-
,,., yer Group, ne brohchitis. a Wheeling whooping
Sample pint, 81. If not satisfactory we re.
turn your dollar. Davis, H0-W 2Sth st, Min.
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WATCH REPAIRING
81 FOR CLEANING WATCHES, 81 FOR MAIN
springs. John S. Allen. 11G Guaranty bldg.
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STOVE REPAIRS
SEWING MACHINES

SPECIAL, THIS WEEK, WILCOX GIBBS
| Automatic, $50: Singer, $l2; White, S.; Sim
ger, So; warranted. Elmer, TO 1st av S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
METCALF-DUNKLIN,
Pretty Wedding Ceremony Takes
 Place in Greenville,

Greenvile. April &-(special. .)-One of the prettiest weddings that has occurred in the Methodist Church. took place yes- terday afternoon at { o'clock, the con- tracting parties being Miss Florence Dunlziin and D. D. Metcalf of Mont gomery.
 The altar rail had been removed and beautiful decorations of pink and white roses. smilax and ferns were arranged in the rear and sides of the long, low plat form and in garlands above the choir gallery. Mrs. J. H. Dunklin presided at the organ and ten trained voices rem dered the Bridal Chorus from "The Rose Maiden" Mendelssohn's Wedding March heralded the coming of the bridal party. The four ushers, Messrs Bertie Metcalf. S. L. Adkins. Frank Herlong and Robert Frazer. in couples, proceeded down the central aisle. separated at the altar. and going to right and left, took their places at each end of the platform. facing the audience. The six bridesmaids, Misses Helen Metcalf and Lois Dunklin, Ella Frazer and Lila Pearl Dunklin. Lola May Trawick and Madge Dunklin. then came down the central aisle. the groomsmen. Messers s. J. Bayne, Frank McPherson. D. P Smith, Frank Daniel, J. H. Will son and Glasgow Stewart proceeding at same time up the right and left aisle.
 At the altar the maids parted going to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29

right and left and meeting the gooms- men. took their places on the rear of the platform, also facing the audience. The flower girls, little Myra Peagler. in pink liberty silk, and little Genie Powell in white silk null, came next. scattering pink and white rose petals. then the bride leaning on the arm of her maid of honor. Miss Florence Burnett of Vicks- burg. Miss. They were met at the altar by the groom and his brother. Mir. Louie Metcalf who acted as best man.
 During the impressive ceremony by Rev. l.. H. s. Chappell the organ sound ed softly, then again swelled into the triumphant wedding march as the pro- cession left the church.
 The bride was gowned in an imported crepe de chine over taffeta. trimmed in pompadour ruchings and real lace bertha. A beautiful hat of maline with white and gold lace and an arm cluster of bride roses tied with plumosus and swainsonia. completed the charming pict- ure. Miss Burnett wore a dainty prin- cess dress of pink transparent silk crepe and carried pink carnations. Misses Metcalf, Madge and Leila Pearl Dunklin were beautifully attired in white silk, carrying clusters of white carnations; Misses Frazer, Traweek and Lois Dunk lin wore charming costumes of pink liberty silk and carried pink carnations. Mrs. B. l.. Dunklin was gowned in black crepe de chine, Mrs. Scott in grey crepe de chine Mrs. Ida Knight white habutai silk and lace.
 The bridal chorus was rendered by Mesdames c. H. Tatum. W. J. Beeland, Robert Beeland, Misses Frances Boiling. Lille Mckenzie, Ora Thomas, Solome Wilkinson, Messrs Brock Herlong. J. c. Hogue and P. w. Hodges. The chorus was very fine and splendidly rendered.
 After the ceremony the bride returned home and donned handsome suit of blue taffeta. with hat to match. The newly welded couple left on the o'clock tran for Montgomery. their future home.
 Mir. Metcalf is a young man of high social standing aud fine business quali- fications The bride Is accomplished and capable, charming young woman who will make many warm friends in her new home.
 Messrs E. D. Creath. Dan Oppenheimer and Jacques Loeb of Montgomery. were among the guests at yesterdays wedding
 Mrs Matte Wilson has returned from Jacksonville. Fla. where she spent the winter, stopping at Montgomery several weeks for visit to her sister, Mrs. l. L. Watkins.
 Mrs. Charles Harper of Rome. Ga, Is visiting her sisters. Mrs. Jack Stewart and Mrs. John Amerine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
PICNIC OF THE 0. R. (.
SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT PICKETT
 SPRINGS.
Large Crowd Attended the Annual Outing and Entered Into Friend ly Contest-Those Who
 Won Prizes.

Hundreds of Montgomerians enjoyed the annual picnic and barbecue Of the Order of Railway Conductors at Pickett
 From g o'clock yesterday morning lntil late yesterday afternoon the cars were crowded with eager pleasure seekers en route to the first barbecue of the season and all who attended report day well spent.
 An orchestra was stationed in the pa- vilion and throughout the day light-foot- ed couples enjoyed dancing. The older members of the crowl of over 700 Mont- gomerians who attended spent the day under the shade trees, enjoying the fresh water and open air.
 The entertainment was a joint affair and was in charge of Montgomery Divfs- ion No. 98 of the Order of Railway Con- ductors and the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Division.
 The Committee on Arrangements from the Order of Railway Conductors was composed of J. c. Elliott, Chairman; c. P. Nicholson. W. W. Seidle, J. H. Hud- son. John Dutkovitch. A. F. Brock, J. H. Mccall, R: L. Butt. The Committee from the Ladies' Auxiliary was Mrs. J. c. Wilcox. Chairman; Mrs. c. P. Nlch- olson, Mrs. B. G. Dunne, Mrs. McDow- ell. Mrs. J. H. Houston, Mrs T. C.. Drayden.
 The culinary department of the picnic wick and 1t was the opinion of many that a finer barbecue was never served in this city. The dinner was served in the spacious mess hall.
 The dancing prizes were awarded in the afternoon. MT. Talley was awarded an umbrella for the best gentleman dancer. while Miss Cunningham won a picture as the best lady dancer.
 In the fifty-yards dash for little girls, Mary Lund outsprinted her young oppon- ents and young Malcolm Dibble easily won the boys running contest.
 The Conductors consider the affair of yesterday the most successful in their long list of successful barbecues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
THE SENATE.

Washington, April 2S,-With a brief announcement and sharp rap of his well worked gavel, president pro tenn Frye adjourned the Senate sine die at ? D. m. today, the hour fixed by reso- lution of the two Houses of Congress. The occurrence. was devoid of unusual incidents and the final close of the session was but slightly different from the end of an ordinary sitting. The work of the session had been con- cluded before the final word was said. so that neither noise nor confusion marked the end.
 The Senate began its days work at 1O:S0 a. m. but the greater part of the time was devoted 10 a political debate indulged on the Republican side by Messrs. Allison and Aldrich and on the Democratic side by Messrs. German and CulbersCn. The discussion was based on a statement by Mir Allison, of the appropriations for the session. comparing the figures for the year and for the administrat ton of Presi- dent Roosevelt with those of other years and other administrations The President and his cabinet occupied the Presidents capital office occupied during a part of the debate. and some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
Party to Bridal Couple.

A card party was given to MT. and Mrs. Henry Jackson Brandon last evening at the home of the couple, whose wedding occurred at p. m. The delightful event was given by MT. and Mrs. John Massey. and among those present were MT. and Mrs. John Massey, Mir. and Mrs. Thomas Johnson. Mir. and Mrs. Edmund Fox. Mir. and Mrs. Fred Massey. Mir. and Mrs. Francis Commyns. Miss Bertfe Massey. Miss Annie Mas sey. Miss Bertha Griffin. Miss Florence Griffin. Miss Josie Griffin. Miss Nellie Shelton of Mobile. Miss Eugenia Law alette of Mobile. Miss Genevieve Mur- phy. Mir. Ellis Frater. MT. Eugene Koch. Mir. John Ryan. Mir. Philip Lavalette of Mobile. Mir. Joseph Santa, Mir. James A. White and Rev. Father Sweeney of St. Michael's Church. The first prize, beautiful fan. was won by Miss Flor ence Griffin. who later became the wife of Mir. Brandon: the second prize, Q toy. was captured by Miss Genevieve Murphy. After the cards. refreshments in keeping with the occasion, were served in great abundance. and the evening passed away very happily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
The News of Pensacola
,.,..ro,s r,a. Aprtl ss.--rhe south

Pansacoia. Fla. April ss.--The south Atlantic squadron. consisting of the cruisers Brooklyn and Atlanta, and the Gunkoat Machias. which has been at anchor in Pensacola Bay for the past live weeks. left this afternoon for the journey across the ocean. From Pen- sacoia the vessels will proceed directly to Madagascar via the Suez Canal They will be in foreign waters untu some time in September.
 The commander -chief of this squadron Is Rear Admiral French Chadwick. who was President of the board which made inquiries into the real causes of the accident to the bat tleship Missouri. Thts board ccncluc- ed it's duties yesterday. but what con ciusion was reached can only be learn ed after the report Is made public in Washington.
 From the talk current On board the various ships today. the indications are that a courtmartiai will be ordered, and that some very prominent naval os ficers will face some grave charges. VT course this is only talk Among the fleet. as none of the members Of the board will pay any reference whatever to the result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-29
ATTEMPT AT 1NcEND1AR1sM.
Effort to Burn Livery Stable al
 Huntsville.

Effort to Burn a Livery Stable at
 Huntsville.
 Huntsville, April 2S.-(Special. )-An at- tempt was made by an unknown person cry stable on Washington Street. The roof of the building was set afire in six places, coal oil being poured on the roof. The fire was easily extinguished before much damage had been donef
 Sheffield, Florence and Tuscumbia have failed to get together in the organiza- tion of a baseball association and will have no place in the Tri-State League. The vacancy was offered to Columbia. Tenn, last evening and Manager Will to accept within two days A stock company with capital of about $25OO will be organized there. Decatur was taken into the League yesterday even- plete. provided Columbia comes in. with the following teams: Chattanooga, Huntsville, Decatur, Columbia. Knox vile and Anniston.
 Twenty players have been signed for the Huntsville team by President w. R. Van Valkenburgh. Willis and Baer com posing very fast battery. accepted a proposition by wire last night and will report here on May l: They have been playing in Roanoke, Va.
 James Ragsdale of Maysville died yes- terday afternoon after an Illness of sev- eral months. He was g years old and for several years had been totally blind.
 Copies of a general order issued by Major General Bate of the Department of the Philippines designating the nili- tary station at Cebu, Island of Cebu, P. l., as Camp Warwick. have been re- ceived in Hpntsville. The camp is named in honor to the memory of Major Oliver B; Warwick. former Huntsville man. who was killed fin action November 26. 1899, while leading a battalion of the 18th Infantry on the Island of Panay.