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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-20

there We're present Principal |. q.
bragg and Thomas ii. Phair OF Pressure
Isle and a.. +. ClaSon of Gardiner VINO
represented the State Board or TluS-
tees of The Normal schools. President
Fellows OF the University Of Maine
spoke briefly Of the urgent need of
State aid by an institution which WAS
making such rapid advance as WAS the
University of Maine. He mentioned
that the institution has now J5S stu
dents enrolled. twice the number reg
iStered when the name Maine State
College was changed to the University
of Maine by the Legislature of 1891.
Representative Thompson of Orono
made a short but pthy speech urging
upon the committee the necessity of
dealing literally with an institution 50
worthy of State aid. Hon Henry Lord
made convincing arguments in favor of
the committee reporting tavorably on
the bill and called its especial atlen-
ton To the places held by graduates OF
Principal Bragg of the Normal school
stated plainly the needs of II domitory
and said in conclusion that if such Il
building WIS rot built soon the s, hooi
might as we'll close its doors as in the
town Il scarcity of rooms for pupils
would make such a movement neceS-
Sary. Mr. Bragg was followed By
NeSSrS Phair and ClasOn. men who
were familiar with the existing cOndi-
tons at the school. who endorsed thu
statements Of Mr. Bragg and urged the
COmr1ittet to report faVOrably on the
resolve.
The hearing before the committee on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-01-20

The hearing before the committee on
legal affairs on an act to authorize the
Eastern Steamship Company 10 build
and maintain !; wharf into the tide
waters in tie Town of BuckSpOrt was
postponed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Rrundiare,n Memorial Day.

Brundidge, April 2S.-(Speclai.)-- Under the auspices of the U. D. c.. recently organized in Brundidge, Me- morial Day was observed with an in- teresting program
 pr. c. McSwean. late Major Of the 29th Alabama Regiment, was marsnaI of the day, and was ably assisted by Lieutenant W. O. Smith of the 59th Alabama The program was carried out to perfection. not a hitch occur ring, and every veterans grave was decorated.
 Mrs. J E. Graves took particular palms to see that the grave of the late Captain Britt. whose relatives all have left here, was suitably decorated.
 Prof. B. H. Boyd made one of the finest addresses of his life.
 Miss Weir, Mrs. Britt and Miss Jew ell Kimbell did their parts most admir- ably. The address os J F. Graves went to the hearts of the old veterans and the children, especially. as he di- rected his remarks to them principal Iy. He read as his text '"rhe Georgia volunteer" and being a good reader 1t had a most pleasing effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
an reaohed and predletions of mis-

been reached and predictions of a mis- trial were heard.
 Memorial day was observed here ana those having the matter in charge have reason to feel gratified at The success of the occasion. The United Daughters of the Confectionery had meeting at the courthouse at o'clock, at which the President of the local chapter, Mrs C.. J. Brockway, presided. Prayer was offered by Rev Dr. W. M. Blackwelder of the Baptist Church. A short ad- dress by the President, Q response by Judge DeLoach, some stirring songs, q touching and beautiful recitation by Miss Edmonds of York and the confer ring of Crosses of Honor upon a nun1- Der of veterans, were the chief fea- lures of the program. Immediately ar ter adjournment of this meeting, the crowd. including the students of the Normal College and the pupils from the cIty graded school, marched to the cem- etery. where there were some other songs. Scripture readings and prayers, and then the graves were decorated. The cemetery had been made serppu- Iously clean and the floral offerings were beautiful and abundant. All the exer- cises were such as appeal to that which is best in us. A gratifying fact brought out was that only four deaths In the white population of Livingston haVo occurred since last Memorial day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
penchen nre ComIng.

Judge J. M Carmichael, President Of the State Board of Convict Inspectors, has returned from short trip to Dale County and brought back with him some excellent specimens or carry peaches Judge Carmichael has exten- sive orchards near Midland City, and he reports unprecedented success for peaches and all kinds of fruit In his section of the State Among the sam pIes which he was showing about the Capitol yesterday were well advanced peaches of the Snead. the Carman and the Elberta varieties. One of them was almost as large as hen egg, and it's fellows, according to Judge Car michael. will be ripe within twelve days. The trees that are bearing these are or two years planting ana bear one bushel each.
 That Alabama Is now In a new era of horticulture was shown in January when most of the leading fruit grow CTS met in Montgomery on the occasion of the annual meeting of the State Horticultural Association. These gen tlemen told Of returns from fruit orr aharda and truck farming that have
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
PELHAM GUARDS, BANQUET.
Elaborate Occasion and Many Toasts st
 Anuigfor.

Anniston, April 2s.-@(SpeciaL )---The annual banquet of the Pelham Guards
 was held at the Alabama Thursday evening Elaborate preparations were made and the occasion was one of pleasure Dr. D. N Mclaughlin acted follows; Captain s, c. Pelham, 'The Guards" Gen. w. W. Brandon, Ala bama National Guards:" Col. W. H. Mc- KIeroy, selected; Col F. l.. Blackmon, Social Side of the MI1itia;" Lieutenant Colonel Hughes B. Kennedy "The Third Regiment Major J. l.. Daniels, The Second Battaiion:s Capt. D. H. Smith, ''Companies I and D." Capt. g. C. Mo- Alpine, "Company L;' Lieut.. w. F.. Johnston, Jr, Advantages of Military Life;'' Corporal James T. Haralson, "The Non- Commissioner officers;" MT. B. M. Starnes. 'The Enlisted Mem" Hon. Thomas El Kilby. Our City, Hon. John B. Knox, Obligations of Citizens to the Militia" Hon. Ross Biackmon. .The. Military as a Protec- ton to Society,"" Hon. o. M Reynolds, "why Business Men Should Encourage the Militia;" Capt. N. s. Perkins, Camps"
 The judgment allowed the Alabama Construction Company in the suit against the seaboard Air Line for $24,- gro 80 was on yesterday filed for record
 
 Hon. E. F. Crook. This step was taken by the plaintiff in order to secure a lien on the railroad company's property In Calhoun County, pending the decis- ion of Judge Coleman on an application for a new trial. Judge Coleman heard the motion for new trial Monday and now has it under advisement. and the judgment was held up pending his de- cision. The case of the Alabama Con- struction Company vs. the Seaboard was tried at the, jury term of court this month and two weeks were consumed in the hearing. A verdict of $34,67O.S0 was rendered for the plaintiff and the attorneys of the defendant are seeking another trlal, the motion Judge Cole man has under Hdvisement.
 A number of local golfers are getting ready to go to Savannah on May 10 to participAte in the Southern Golf As- sociation championship. Anniston will send a strong team. and this year the players will be in better condition than ever before.
 The new stove works expect to make their first run by May 18th. This plant will employ about twenty-five men
 when put In operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Advertiser Bureau,

AdVeftlSer burSdu,
 Mobile, April 2S.
 T. F. whittlesey is General Man ager of the Mobile. Jackson and Kan Bas City Railroad.
 A telegram from New York. received this morning by Whittlesey, an- nounccd that the Board of Directors had busted F. E. Dewey as Vice-Fres- ident and General Manager, anl A. N. Bullitt, as Chief. Engineer. Dewey and Bullitt accepted the inevitable and walked out. The action of Byrd NJ. Robinson, President. was thereby sus- tained Dewey Is succeeded by Whit tlesey and Bullitt by H. s. Jones. J. R. Hawkins, General Superintendent, was relieved and J. c. Costello, chief train dispatcher, was named as his successor today. T. W. McFarlane was placed in charge of the office Of superintendent of motive power, along with his other duties as General Road Master. Chief Clerk Cleveland Hem aerson rendered his resignation which was promptly accepted.
 The convention of the Alabama State Federation of Labor reconvened at 10 o'clock this morning, Vice-President Taylor in the chair. The Committee on Bylaws reported changes of these, the most important being:
 That the President. First. Etce-Pres- 3dent and Secretary-Treasurer be ap- pointed a Committee on Legislation, whose duties will be to use all honor- able means for enactment of laws fa- vorable to labor.
 It was the sense of the Federation that this committee take up at once with the Governor of Alabama the en- forcement of the laws with regard to the sale of adulterated foods medicines, tainted fish and meats and such other laws as are found to be beneficial to Che laboring people.
 It was the sense of the Federation that no further donations be made to the Western Federation of Miners; also to urge unions in position so to do, to contribute to the United Garment Workers and clothes and hat makers; that all members of locals affiliated with this body insist on having union labels on all goods purchased, and that all printing have the double label
 The Committee on Officers Reports recommended they be embodied in the proceedings.
 Ha--y A. Markey of Birmingham, representing the B. M. I. U., was re- commended to the international officers as Southern organizer for the Fedora. tion.
 The convention adjourned sine die late this afternoon, to meet next year in Birmingham. Ohicers were elected for the ensuing term as follows:
 W. H. Stanley, Birmingham. Presi- dent; George w. Jones, Mobile, First Vice-President; J. F. Jacobs, Birming- ham. Second VicerPresident; D. c. Canty, Mobile, Third Vice-President; J. H. Mckay, Birmingham, Fourth Nice-President: Tilfen Bozarth, Coal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
SALTY REPORT.
Grand Jury 1t Livingston Has Been at
 Work


 Grand Jury at Livingston Has Been at
 Work.
 Livingston, April 2S.--(special. )--Thc grand jury which made it's report the latter part of last week investigated ninety-five eases and returned eighty true bills. Part of the report, which is published in a local paper here is some what salty" It charges that in one section of the county gaming on Sum day and betting with minors have been common offences during the past six months. It further specifies that some of these offences against law and nor ality have been by reputable white citi- zens. It also charges that the prohi- bition law Is being violated by white men, Judge Sprott is commended for the firm stand he has taken in the mat fer of the violation of local prohibition laws and recommendation Is made to the county and circuit courts to add sentence of hard labor to the fine in all cases of conviction for this offence. On the whole. the indications are that this class of law breakers will find that there is "something doing" in the courts during the next few months.
 The case of the State vs. Lee Cherry, charged with the killing of Will Ogle- tree, the first Of last year, was on trial Tuesday and Wednesday. The State was represented by Solicitor Oliver and Attorney ]. A. Mitchell. Thefdefend- ant by c. J. Broadway of this place and deGraffenried & Evans of Greensboro. All the ground was ably and closely fought over, the defendant putting in the double plea of self-defense and in- sanity. At II o'clock Wednesday, after a clear and exhaustive charge from Judge Sprott, the jury retired with the fate of Cherry in their hands. At 2 late hour Wednesday no verdict had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
FoULLY srURDnmED.
Fate of Andrew snndBerxn, yVine Denz~
 CT. Near Fruikhnfaf i,


 CT, Near Fruithnfst.
 Anniston. April Special 1---Nsws reached here tonight that Andrew Sundbergs, a wine dealer. was fouIly murdered at his home about three quarters of a mile from Fruithurst some time since Monday night. Ire weapon used was a A calibre revolver and the shot pierced his entire body the bullet being found on the floor. The object of the killing was ovident@ ly robbery as it was known that the man had means. The drawer to a ta-. ble in which he always kept his money was found upon the table and his watch was gone. There was nc money in his pockets.
 A eoroneT's jury, empanneled by Es- auire Carlson, returned a verdict 90 the effect that he met his death at the hands of an unknown party
 The discovery was made py Fred Danning Thursday afternoon. He went Go SundDergs's house to buy some wine Passing the window of Sundbergs's room he noticed him lying upon the floor. dead He discovered that the house was unlocked and the back duoF open.
 There is no clue to the perpotratar of the foul deed.
 Mir. Sundbergs<iived alone. lie was a quiet gentleman. well thought of and had no enemies. He was about 70 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
OGDEN IS PRESIDENT
AGAIN HEADS SOUTHERN EDUCA-
 TIONAL CONFERENCE.
B. !. Baldwin and s. 0. Jobie of Ala bama Elected Ofslcers, Former sec- retary and Latter Member of
 the Executive Committee.

Columbia. 6. C.. April 2s.--The con ference for education in the South closed it's sessions here tonight and the conference adjourned subject to the call of the Executive Committee. The Ogden special carrying Mir. Ogden's party will leave at 3:30 in the morning for Greenville.
 At the morning session of the con- ference Mir. Robert c. ogden ,of New York was unanimously chosen presi- dent; Dr. E. A. Alderman. President of the University of Virginia, placed the name of Mir. Ogden in nomination and a rising vote was taken. Mir. Ogden in accepting stated that while he am nounced that he could not accept the presidency again certain circumstances coming about since that announcement have changed his mind and he accepted the presidency. Charles B. Aycock. former Governor of New York. was chosen vice-president.
 The following Executive Committee was elected to serve for the ensuing year: S. c. Mitchell, Virginia; H. l. Whitfield, Mississippi: Sydney c. Jobie. Alabama; R. R. Cousins, Texas; Clar- ence R. Poe, North Carolina; B. c. Caldwell Louisiana: c. P. Gibson, Geor- gia; R. H. Jesse. Missouri; Dr. I. A. Jenkins, Kentucky: S. A. Mynders. Tennessee; J. H. Hineman. Arkansas; D. B. Johnson, South Carolina.
 The other officers of the conference were Secretary. B. J. Baldwin. Ala bama; Treasurer. w. A. Blair. North Carolina. invitations for next years conference were received from Ashe- viile and Greensboro, N. C.; Austin, Tex, and Kentucky University. This matter will be decided by the Executive Committee later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Jack and the Beanstal<. Matinee today and tonight.
p..rgreen EntertaInment.

Eycrgreen, April 2S.-tSpeciaL)- )-- Last Wednesday afternoon from 4 10 6 ESQ, Mrs. Walter Lee entertained at a luncheon in honor of Mrs. Joseph J. TavIor of Baton Rouge. La. This beaut1fui home was prettily decorated for the occasion with luxuriant pctted plants and roses. In the dining room where a dainty two-course lunch was served the decorations were quite pret- ".
 Mrs. Lee was assisted in receiving by her sisters, Misses Katie and Lemie Finch. Those present were: Mrs. Jo- seph J. Taylor. Mrs. Marceilus Me- creary,. Mrs. William Monroe Mrs. Cullen Dean. Mrs. Guy Newton, Mrs Arthur Cunningham, Miss Willie Gun ningham and Misses Katie and Lowie Finch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
The News of Mobile

City, Fifth Vice-President; D. U. Will Hams, Birmingham, Secretary Treas urer, reelected; John Martin, Mobile, State Press Agent; J. H. F. Mosley, Bir- ningham; B. F. Greer. Birmingham. i Auditing Committees; Ed Flynn, Dele- gate to American Federation, re-elect- ed; alternate, George W. Jones, Mobile. Tonight in German Relief Hall the visiting delegates were rendered deep sea supper. the bill of fare in- cluding all varieties of salt water fish and crabs and shrimp, besides drink I.ables. A number of excellent speeches
 were made during the evening, Presi-
 dent W. H.. Stanley acknowledging
 most gracefully the honor conferred
 upon him. Work was actively resumed this morning on the river front at the foot of Lipscomb Street, by the Southern
 Railway Company on the improvements begun there several weeks since. This
 work embraces new wlarves~ and piers and warehouse to allow of more dock- | ing facilities by the company in the
 handling of freight out of this port. More than $100,000 will be required | to make these Improvements in ac- | cordance with the plans. The action of the Mobile River Commission in al- | lowing the work to proceed met the approval of the business interests fin | this city.
 | At meeting of the City Cycle Club, | held this morning, committees were | named as follows for the ensuing year:
 Constitution and By-Laws--Msx Mi- | chael, Charles Lagman, Harry Mar shall.
 Road Routes and Good Roads-Max Michael, Henry Root, Charles Lagman. The first run of the season was had
 this afternoon to Dog River and return. | The luncheon was at Frederics. W. D. Pippen. chairman of the Arr | engagements Committee of J. c. Clarke Division, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. is in the city to arrange for the annual excursion May IT, to l Brotherhood Park on the Mobile and Ohio. Mir. Pippen said Governor Var daman of Mississippi would attend the picnic, having accepted an invitation to be a guest of the Brotherhood. The residence of A. Wade. corner of ] Marine and Kentucky Streets. Oakdale. was entered at an early thour this
 morning and burglarized. A large amount of valuable silverware was | taken from the dining room. Entrance was effected through a window. | officers are seeking the culprit. Mobiles new directory, issued today, | shows 15.S10 white, 10,640 colored l adults. The lowest basis of calcull- | tion. two and half to one adult, gives | 64,S7O population for the city.
 Ed McElroy. recently bound over to ! the City Court by Recorder McAleer for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
RemnIns of NTr. crrnshavv,

The remains of Rev, c. P Cren~ shaw, accompanied by friends and reis atives passed through Montgomery last night They were brought down from Coosada reaching here at 7.2s p. m.s leaving at 9:55 p. m. Permission was given for the fast mail train to stop at Fort Deposit for the convenience of the funeral party. The remains wlE1 be laid to rest today at Palmyra Church. seventeen miles west of Fort Deposit. and near the old Crenshaw homestead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Lumber, Pulp PIasteR, Lime, Cement, Builders Hardware, Manteis, Paints. Payne, WfIlinghsm 6 Wood, 12I Commerce street.
Executive Appolntmenta.

Executive Appokntmenta.
 The Governor yesterday made the following minor appointments:
 Constable--G. w. Hart, Johnson Crenshaw County.
 Notaries Public and Justices of the Peaee--J. F. Hogue. Piaino. Cherokee County: J. T. Miller salippa. Clarke County; O. J. Langley, Claud. Elmore County; W. J. Green. Lineville, Clay County.
 Notaries Public--Morris L. Allen. 0x Annlston; R. E. Maffett, Magazine. Mobile County; w. T. Smith. Birming- ham; c. E. Gallagher. Wager. Waah~ ington County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
fleyvS in Brief.

At the request of Police Captain W. H. Taylor. K. A. Boatwright. mo- torman of the Montgomery Street Railway was discharged by the Re- eorder yesterday afternoon when he was arraigned for violating the street car speed limit ordinance of Montgomery. Bcatwrigl1t, 1t will be remembered was in charge of the street car Thursday night, which while running at a high rate of speed killed a valuable dog owned by Captain Taylor.
 Captain Taylor did not want the arr rest to look as if 1t had been outcome of any personal discomforture over the loss of the dog so he requested that the motorman be released with a warn ing.
 Mary Mathews, negro prostitute, arrested Thursday night by Mounted officers Cantey and Avant on war rant charging her with stealing s1l.l3 from l.. c. Cost, a negro preacher of Lowndes County while he was in her room at the corner of Decatur and Monroe Streets. was bound over to tho grand jury under a $500 bond She was turned over to the county author ities for confinement in the county jail pending an Investigation of her case.
 
 Jack Dean. a thirteen years oi negro boy, arrested by Patrolmen 0owltng and LaPrade for the larceny of bi- cycle from the home of Professor Charles Landers, 9S Carter Hill Road was bound over to the grand jury by Recorder Arlington yesterday after noon under a $500 bond. The county authorities took him to the county jail where he will be held awaiting an in- of the case.
 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday in the United State Court by c. M. Stewart of Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
AeoulttnI ana Nol prosaell.

Macon. Ga. April 2s.-E. R. Tender son. former auditor of the Macon and Birmingham Railroad. charged witn embezzlement of S41.000. was aequit- ted today and the case against Julian k. Lane, former General Manaeer. was noI pressed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

rae ChfIdrens' Ball at the Domny~ brock Faar will begin promptly at zss0 o'clock, lantihg until 9 o'clock. After that tIine the priviieEe of the asoor win be givGn to skaters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

How to care for your cooking appit- ance Is necessary knowledge. During the cooking demonstrations next week our Demonstrators will make shis special feature.
 MOntgomery Light < water Power Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Social ou0 Personal

Mrs. Rhett Goode and daughter, Miss Mabel Goode. of Mobile, are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. c. w. Craik at their home, Hazel Hedge.
 Mir. and Mrs. Thomas P. smith of Chicago, and Miss Sargent are visiting their niece, Mrs. Addison Smith, on Washington Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
EcoNOMY.

Attend our free demonstrations of the economical use of the gas range, every afternoon next week af p. m.
 MOntRomery Light & Water Power Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

Murray Creel of Mobile today filed a petition, in bankruptcy in the United States Court, was adjudicated a bank rupt and the matter referred to the referee. Liabilities s150; no assets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
TmpraetlcabIe.
Philadelphia Enaulrer.

Phtladelpn1a bhQultei.
 The Judgment which has now been delivered. renders the legal institution of an eight-hour day impraeticahle in any part of the United States. because the liberty of the indiidual @ work as many hours Q day as he may see flk cannot be impaired so long as the exr ercise of that liberty is not inconsise tent with the general welfare in ias influence upon the health of inc coms munity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

grand larceny. was before Judge Semmes this morning in habeas corpus proceedings, seeking release because of insufficient evidence. After the hearing the petition was denied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

How to care for your cooking appli- ance fs necessary knowledge. During the cooking demonstrations next week our, Demonstrator win make this a special feature.
 Montgomery Light & water Power Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29
Feast of the Seven rabies.

Abbeville. April 2s.--(SpeciaL D---The Woman's Home Mission Society of the Methodist Church of this place, served this Feast" last evening, making a success in every feature. The color scheme was carried out in the decora- tons of the tables. the menu and the ladies' costumes. The ladies of the Church. assisted generously and friends regardless of denomination patronized cheerfully.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

never been saualled in the history ol the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

Stage attractions by some of Mont gomeFy's talented children at the DonnybrOOk Fair tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

Come to see the Chlldrenn' nnEA ees ulrht d ne Donnyhrock E'niH
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-29

Lumber, Cement, PlaSters Mantels, Paints, Oiis, Builders Hardware, Roofing, Sash Doors and Blinds. Payne, WIllinghaIn & Wood. 12I Commerce Street.