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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
OPENING DANCE TONIGHT at Electric Park. Excellent Music by the
 Park Orchestra
PLAN FOR STATE HOUSE
CAPITOL. COMMISSION LISTENED TO
 ARCHITECTS.
Adjourned Without Action to Meet Again TOmOrrOw--GrOwing Dis- satisfaction With Decision to
 Build an OuthOuse.

Invited architects appeared before the Capitol Building Commission yes terday afternoon and submitted rough plans for the Judiciary building and proposed extension of the State House.
 The Commission, with all members present, was in session from 5:3O o'clock to few minutes after o'clock yesterday evening. informing them selves on the architectural possibili- ties of the Capitol and the Judiciary building.
 No action was taken and the Com mission adjourned until o'clock to- morrow afternoon.
 The meeting yesterday was held in the private office of Governor JeIAI. It is expected that some definite action will be taken at the meeting tomorrow although no member of the Commits sion would commit himself on this point.
 It is commonly reported that there is great likelihood of the Commissions reconsidering it's decision in March to build the Judiciary structure. The re- port goes further than this and has it that Governor Jelks who was not pres ent when this move of the Commission was made Is disincIined to the build ing of an annex. At the time the Ju- dietary building was decided upon Lieutenant Governor Cunningham was in the Governors chair.
 The rumor of growing opposition to the Judiciary building, even inside of the Commission itself is orroborated, it Is said. by the persistent examina- ton of the architects on the practfca- bility of extending the wings Of the Capitol. It is claimed that if the Commission Is not going to reconsider It's action on this matter there would be no study of tentative plans on the proposed extensions. It is known that a good deal of yesterdays session was spent in an investigation of the exten- sion feasibility.
 Governor Jelks has never committed himself on the question of whether q separate building for the Supreme Court and Library or an extension of the wings would be the most desirable. Those interested in the question should know in a very few days, however. what will be the final decision in the matter. It is pointed out by certain Capitol officials that some definite ac- tion will be taken soon .on account of the fact that there has already been quite delay in starting the improve ments which were provided for by the last Legislature.
 The appropriation for the improve ments, 1t will be recalled, was $150, 900. Of this amount $65.000 was rpcnt in the purchase of the south half of the Square. It is on this lot that the Su- preme Court building would be erected. Thus there is left Ss5,Oo0 to be spent on the actual Improvements.
 While the Commission was yester- day considering the rough plans for extension and separate building 1t also engaged in a number of suggestions of renovating the interior of the Capitol. This latter question affords heterc- genous problem and efforts are making for as quick solution of 1t as possi- b1a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
PAWN TICKET 21O Thursday night.
FIRST TRAIN SUNDAY.
TrafIlc to Begin on New, Attalla and
 Altoona Road.

Traflc to Begin on New, Attalla and
 Altoona Road.
 Gadsden. May 2.-(special.)-It Is given out from headquarters that the first train on the Attalla and Altoona branch of the Alabama Mineral divss- ion of tho Louisville and Nashville will be run next Sunday when freight train will run from Birmingham to Gadsden. The work on this extension has been delayed by the heavy work on Tunlin Gap, which has delayed the completion of the work for several months. but the contractors have promised to- have the road completed by Friday next and the first train will be run on the Sunday following. A passenger schedule will be put on about the 18th of May but the arrival Of the trains will not be changed IS far as Gadsden is concerned. The evening train which passes through Gadsden will go on to Birmingham. reaching there about 6 o'clock. This new branch Is only fifteen and a half miles long but 1t passes through some of the richest land in the South in all kinds of minerals.
 The telephone line being erected by the Southern Bell Telephone Company from Attalla to Altoona Is being corn pleted as fast as possible. Consider able time IS being required for the construction, as a substantial line Is being erected. A full copper circuit is being stretched and when Altoona is reached the line will be extended to oneonta and connected with BirminE- ham.
 The steamer Alabama reached Gads- den from Rome last night at ' o'clock. having made the run of 155 miles in eleven hours, stopping eleven times at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Bullock Shoe Co. We Close at 6 (exeept Saturday..

the Council passed a resolution Sireue sn- ing the City Engineer to deny the ,,, rp nlication for a building permlt 1"s' nermanent action could pc taA"
 Messrs. Warren and Thornton sonrs t,me aHo purchased from Judse S' Gaston for $T,500 the vacant lots o Goidthwaite Street already descIioeu. It having been reported that cneap hnusos were to be constructed tnere' to be rented to negroes. the residents oi tha neiphborhood, one of the pest III Montgomery, protested through ns Second Ward Alderman, MT. Hutn, s anu inc Council granted temporary reasL. I',
 The application presented to the Clly Engineer yesterday was TOT pus oan huilding and that one to cost eS.VVo If was described in the application as an ei9ht-room, one-story, pebble Gash cottage. It was said that Messrs. war ren and Thornton claim that the resl- dents of the neighborhood are unduiy aiarmed. as 1t Is their purpose to pullu Sour handsome residences fronting on coldthwatte Street and that IT negro houses are constructed they VIII pe to csted in the rear of these residences.
 one citizen, who had been lnstru- mental in stopping the issuance or tne nerrnits, said last night that ne was satisfied with the intentions or MessLs. s Warren and Thornton and that so Tar as ha was concerned opposition to the nroposed building would be witnoraWh,
 Inouire at Fowfer's Book Store about
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
OPENING DANCE TONIGHT at Electric Park. Excellent Music by the
 Park Orchestra
PARK COMMISSIONERS.
City Council Creates Five Honorary
 Positions.

PO@HtlOmss
 One of the important actions of the Montgomery City Council at it's after midnight session yesterday morning was the passage of the Strauss ordi- nance creating Park Commission.
 This ordinance, it will be remem- bered, was introduced in the Council some time ago by Alderman Leopold Strauss at the solicitation of the wo- men of the Civic Improvement League and of members of the Commercial and Industrial Association.
 In it's original shape the ordinance provided for seven members of the proposed commission. The committee which considered the ordinance amend ed 1t by reducing the number of com missioners to five, and as amended by the committee, the ordinance was passed.
 Under the provisions of the ordinance the Commissioners, who are to be elected by the Council. are to serve terms of four years each without com ceive and collect all subscriptions and donations from citizens and others for the purpose of procuring and beauti- lying suitable grounds such as may be donated to or set apart by the city for parks Also to make suggestions from time to time to the City Council for the improvement of the parks of <the city.
 So far as could be ascertained at the city hall yesterday there are no ean- didates for the i've places on the com mission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Crews Hard Work in Clearing L. & \
 Track.

Track.
 Florence, May 2.-(Special) IA train load of wreckage arrived in Florence this afternoon from the freight wreck which occurred four miles north of Florence on the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad Saturday afternoon. The train was pulled by engine No. 45, and was what was known as tho ore run. Eight cars loaded with logs, iron ore and slaves were ditched, the cars piling on top of each other in an inextricable mass. The wreck was caused by a defective car, the track being in excellent condition. The train was going at the rate of twenty miles an hour. The engine. cab and caboose were the only part of the train remained on the track and as the crew was all in these no one was hurt.
 The wrecking crew under Train Mas ter Merrifield from Columbia, and the sectionl crew from Lawrenceburg, num- bering in all one hundRd men, was hurried to the scene and worked all Saturday night and Sunday until noon clearing the track. This was accom- plished at o'clock Sunday afternoon. Two of the cars were so badly wrecked that they had to be burned: The wrecked train was in charge of Con- ductor Alexander and Engineer Rey- holds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

E. F. Boss Reelected Chief by the
 City Council.
 Opelika, May 2.-(Special. )-the City Council yesterday reelected E. P Boss, chief of police. R. R. Blackmon, W. W. Whitman and J. I. Heath, po- licemen; Arthur Frazer, sexton, and G. S. Robinson, street superintendent These are all efficient and competent officers and have rendered the city good service. Charles Shafer was elected chief of the fire department, s. s. Bloch. had previously been re- elected clerk. The vacancy on the al- demanic board, caused by the death of M. T. Trawich. was not filled and the city attorney was not elected. The new administration begins under fav- orable auspices and will. no doubt, do much for opelika's advancement and
 Judge J. B. Lyons has carried his wife to Asheville. N. C., for medical treatment.
 A telegram was received here today saying that L. R. Montague, who re- sided near Opelika for a number of years died in Asheville, N. C., last night. His remains will be brought to Opelika tonight for interment
 President N. P. Renfro. of the Lee Association. called a meeting of the Lee County farmers to meet at the court house iu Opelika today. Farm CTS are about done planting now and there is no question but that the cot ton acreage in Lee County has been largely reduced. There has also been large reduction in the amount of fertilizers used. while the corn acre age has been largely increased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Knirhta nf Colnmhna.

Birmingham. May 2.-(special J. Tho second annual convention of the State council. Knights of Columbus, was held here today. Officers were elected as follows: State Deputy, Sterling Wood. Birmingham; Secretary, J. Cary Thompson, Birmingham; Treasurer, Michael J McDermott, Mo- bile; Advocate. Cornelius P. Mcintyre, Montgomery: Warden, Oliver Chali- foux, Birmingham; Chaplain. Rev. Francis Doyle, Ensley; delegates to na- tional convention. Los Angeles: M. Malone. Jr.. Mobile; George J. Sulli- van, Mobile. Associate Membership, Frank Kohn. Montgomery; Louis Gus cio, Huntsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

The polls opened at a. m. and closed at D. m. Thirty minutes after the polls were closed the returns were in the office of the city clerk. the man agers had been paid for their days work and the election had passed into history.
 Just as soon.as the polls were closed the saloons of Montgomery, whose doors had been shut since Saturday night, were opened.
 It Is expected that the City Council will meet Thursday night to canvass the returns and declare the result of the election. No meeting of the Coun- cil was held last night, as was an- nounced.
 The election cost the city about S20O. Each of the managers and inspectors was paid $3 and the advertising and printing accounts were not insigniti- cant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
ELKs' HOME.
Huntsville Lodge to Erect . s5OyoOO
 Building.

Building.
 Huntsville, May 2.-(Special l--The Elk Theatre building committee opened several sets of plans yesterday sup- mitted by some of the best known theatre architects in the country and spent the whole day and half the night in deciding upon the most available the plans of Wm. W. Knowles of New York being accepted. The plans of Ed L. Love of Huntsville came in for sec ond choice. The accepted design is Tor a theatre. ofIce building and Elk home to cost about $50.000. Competitive bids will be asked for at once and no time will be lostlin getting the work or con- struction under way.
 John W. Grant of Hillsboro, mer- chant, filed a voluntary petition m bankruptcy, placing his liabilities at $2,0O0 and assets at $25. c. H. Byrd a salesman of Decatur, is also volun- tary bankrupt: liabilities, s2,sOo, and
 Judge David D. shelby in the United States Court has impanelled the semi annual grand jury. District Attorney Roulhac, Marshal Dan Cooper, Clerk Allison and many other court ofncials are here attending the court.
 The eighty-sixth anniversary Of the of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows was celebrated by local lodges last night at the opera house. An interesting program of exercises was observed and the address of the occasion was made by Rev. s. J. Parish of Albertville. ,f
 An industrial parade, military re- view and field sports. as well as an enthusiastic meeting of alumni and students, was held at Normal yesterday in celebration of. the thirtieth ami versary of the founding of the Agricul- tural and Mechanical College for Ne groes. The exercises were attended by a big crowd and several addresses were made by visitors and alumni. Professor W. H. Councill has been president of the Agricultural and Me- chanical College since 1t was founded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Sound Address to Young Men by D
 A.AARnnm-

Sound Address to Young Men by pr.
 Anderson.
 The semi-monthly meeting or the Montgomery Stenographic Club was held last night at the rooms or the Young Mems Christian Association.
 After the completion of tho routine work, Rev. Neal L.. Anderson. D. D. addressed the meeting at length upon the objects and purposes of the organ ization. His remarks were particular ly well selected, and he was loudly applauded.
 Referring to the objects of the oe- ganization which are primarily edu- cational, Mir. Anderson said that .herc were three Fundamental prerequisites, accuracy, efficiency and integrity. Ho admonished the members of the Club not to lose sight of these in the pur- suance of their duties, in whatever ca- pacity they might be engaged.
 This is the first of a series of lec- lures of an instructive character tho Club intends to have from time to time.
 Committees were appointed on exam ination and. employment, entertain ment, dictation. press and house.
 The members of the Club seem to be very enthusiastic over the prospects before them, and much interest Is be- ing manifested. The membership Is now something over fifty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
497VOTES WEREPOLLED
CITY DEMOCRATIC TICKET ELECT
 ED WITHOUT OPPOSITION.
Montgomery Election Was a Mere Le- gal Formality md Devoid or Interest--Mr. Teague Is
 Mayor-elect.

A fine example of the political unan- funity of the people of Montgomery was afforded yesterday when the full Dem ocratic ticket nominated on April ID and headed by William Martin Teague, Alderman-at-Large and successI LII business man, for Mayor Of Montgom- ery. was elected without even a sug- gestion of opposition.
 The election was the merest formal ity. It was regarded as simple com pliance with the law. Four hundred and ninety-seyen electors availed Themselves of the opportunity to cast their ballots for the candidates chosen by the Democratic Party at its prim-
 The nominees who were elected and the only names on the ticket were as follows:
 For Mayor--w. M. Teague.
 For Aldermen -at-Large-W. N. Cox' J. H. Hartley, Leopold Strauss.
 Ward 1, Charles B. Coins and Gaston Gunter.
 Ward 2, c. L. Ruth and J. c. Tyson.
 Ward 8, T. Gardner Foster and Na- than Lobman.
 Ward 4, c. P. Mcintyre and Adolph
 Ward 5, Robert Tait and C. A. Grif- hth. Sullivan.
 Ward ', John F. Jones and J. Lee Holloway.
 Every candidate on this ticket re- ceived the full 497 votes except Alder men-elect w. N. Cox, Robert Tait and Charles A. Griffith. These three candl- date fell short one vore each in Ward R. It was said that MT. Tait and MT, rGifith failed to vote for themselves No explanation was offered as to the ''scratching" of MT. Cox by one voter
 The total vote boiled by wards was as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

landings for freight and taking on fuel at one of them. The boat had thirty eight bales of cotton and l50 sacks of cotton seed and lot of miscellaneous freight. The boat went down the rfv- CT Monday to the locks having a negro excursion aboard.
 A. H. Quinn, who recently pur~ chased the old Coosa furnace, which has been undergoing some needed re- pairs since, was in the city today ana states that he expects to have the fur- mace going within a few weeks. or at least within fifteen days.
 Colonel W. H. McKleroy of Annts- ton who was recently elected Colonel of the 3rd Regiment, spent Sunday and Mondayhn the city conferring with the local military men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
READY FOR INQUIRY
FREIGHT RATE INVESTIGATION TO
 BE RESUMED.
Railroad Commission Begins sitting at 10 O'clock This Morning-Om- cials Are Here-No Lawyer
 With Mr. Conner.

President B. B. Conner of the Ala bama Railroad Commission, and Asso- ciate Commissioners W. c. TunstaIl and W. T. Sanders arrived in Mont gomery yesterday afternoon and last night to be present at the railroad freight rate investigation which begins at the Capitol this morning at 10 o'clock. The trafic officials of all rail- roads operating in this State are ex- pected to be present before the end of the day.
 President Milton-H. Smith of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pany, arrived in Montgomery early last night in his private car. He expects to attend the meeting of the Commits sion. He was in attendance on the last meeting which concerned itself with an inquiry into the fertilizer rates in this State. Other officials of the Lou isville and Nashville Railroad, includ- ing General Freight Agent c. B. Comp ton, who will probably be in the city today, will appear before the Commis- sion.
 When seen last night by an Adver- tiser representative, President Conner vestigation into general freight rates which was started at the last meeting, but he was still indisposed, he said.
 T have not been well since the last meeting" said Mir. Conner last night. However. I intend to be present and go into the investigation to the best of my ability"
 Did you bring an attorney along. MT. Conner, to assist you in conducting the investigation as you said you thought you would?" was asked.
 'No." he replied.
 Practically the same tariff officials who gave testimony in April are ex- pected to represent their companies to- day and during the investigation.
 The Southern Railway will be repre- sented by Vice-President J. M Culp, General Traffic Manager L. Green and Division Height Agent c. F. Thomp- son.
 The other railroads will likely have the following representatives here:
 Alabama Great Southern Railroad, L. Sexin, General Freight Agent.
 Frisco System, General Freight Agent Powe, of Memphis.
 Mobile and Ohio Railroad, Vice-Pres- ident F. L. Russell and General Man ager R. V. Taylor
 Western Railway of Alabama, Gen. eral Freight Agent A. R. Smith.
 Seaboard Air Line Railroad. General Freight Agent c. R. Capps and Counsel R. E. Steiner of Montgomery.
 Atlantic Coast Line. Freight Traffic Manager H. M. Emerson.
 In addition to these there will be some subordinate officials of a few of the roads.
 It is difficult to predict with any deAree of accuracy how long the Com mission will be engaged in this hear ing. It may end with the week and it may not. The purpose of the Commis- sion is to go into consideration of general revision of the freight tariffs on every road in the State.
 The sessions will be held in the hall of the House of Representatives as were those in April.
 It Is expected that at this meeting the Commission will announce some de- cision of the question of fertilizer rates which consumed practically all of the last meeting. It may not he an- nounced, however. until a decision is rendered on the general freight rates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
PERMISSION WAS DENIED.
SO Building Permit for GOIdthwaIte
 Street.
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In pursuance of a resolution by the City Council City Engineer D. w. Ford yesterday denied a building permit to E. H. F. Warren and F. J. Thornton to construct a house on the east sidA of Goldthwaite Street, between Clayton and Mildred Streets.
 It will be remembered that al the suggestion of Alderman Ruth that it was the purpose of Messrs. Warren and Thornton to build a row Of small houses on coldthwaite Street. opnos tte the Episcopal Church of the Hofv Comforter. to be oecnpied by negross !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Henry Guy Carlton stricken.

Jacksonville. Fla, May 2-Henry Guy Carlton, the noted playwright, was stricken with paralysis at the home of a friend in this city today. While the attack is not considered dangerous, MT. Carleton is quite i'll tonight. His phy- sician states there are strong hopes for his recovery,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

Decatur. May )-The city election in New Decatur today resulted as follows: Mayor Sam Blackwell re- elected without opposition. Marshal A. Lacy defeated former Marshal Robinson and six other candidates. Aldermen Thomas Kearn. B. L. Malone, Ed MeClurkey, Dr. T. G. Hughes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
A Living Example.
Harper,s Weekly.

Harper's Weekly.
 A professor of natural history wh@ was delivering lecture to his class on the rhinoceros noticed that the atfeu~ ton of the students was wandering.
 "Gentlemen," he said sternly, If you expect to realize the remarkably hid- 'eous nature of this beast you must keeg your eyes fixed on me"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

Total ..'...ss's' '4''
 Alderman A. G. Forbes, who was de- feated for the nomination as Mayor of Montgomery, cast his ballot at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the poll ing place of Ward 8, the county jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

Don't forget the cooking demOnstra- lions at the BijOu Theatre every after
 noon of this week They VIII start promptly at 8 o'clock. 1T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

Adjutant General w. W. Brandon yesterday issued commission to First Lieutenant E. T. Ryan, Company E, Decaturh srd Regiment, Alabama Ma tional Guard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

Don't forget the cooking demOnstra- tIons at the BiJOu Theatre every after noon of this week They will start promptly at o'clock. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
New Decatur Election.

Special Today, Strawberries 10c. per ouart. BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

The May Day Fete at the Weman'p Home this afternoon at 4 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
Lieutenant Rxan CommInnIoned.

Reserved seats at Bastlani & Cassimus
 for Pawn Ticket 21O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03

If a book come from the heart 1t will contrive to'reach other hearts. All art and authorcraft are of small ac- count to that.-Catlyle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
OPELIKA POLICE.

Special Today, Strawberries IOc. per quart. BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
BAD FREIGHT WRECK.

Reserved seats at Bastiani t& Cassimus
 for Pawn Ticket 21O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-03
sTESoGRAPHERs MEET.

Inquire at Fowfer's Book Store about
 "KinderEarten in the home" tr