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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
HnntnxiIIe News.

Huntsville, May Especial. )--Con- sressman William Richardson, who Is a member of the Interstate Commerce Committee. believes that the bill whtcn Representative Townsend Of Michigan nronoses to introduce in the next Con rress for the regulation of railroad rates. would virtually deprive the rail- roads of the right of appeal because it would take from the Federal Courts the power of passing upon rates fixed by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion.
 A public subscription Is being rais ad here for the purpose of providing 1ree bend concerts in the County court yard during the summer. The music will be furnished by D. c. Monroe's band and a handsome new band stand will be erected In the court yard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
". P. KENYON DEAD.
Prominent Citizen of Lee County Pass

Prominent Citizen of Lee County Pass-
 es Away.
 opelika, May 5.-(Special)-W r. Kennon, one of Lee County's most prominent citizens died at Tuscaloosa on the third, and his remains were car ried to his home in Salem last night where they were inferred today For many years Mir. Kennon was one or the most prominent and successful business men and influential politicians In Lee County. He was man of high honesty integrity and capacity. few years ago he met financial reverses, that SC affected his mind that he was sent to Tuscaloosa for medical treatment lie always took an earnest and active in- terest in everything that concerned his countys welfare. He was con sistent member of the Methodist Church.
 B. M. Dyer, who has filled the posi- tton of register and mail clerk at the Opelika postofice for several years has resigned and gone to Mobile, D. B Smith, Jr. has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
 John Bratton of Atlanta, Secretary of the Southern Retail Grocers' Associa- lion. and F. M. Nixon, Secretary of the Alabama organization. were in opelika this week for the purpose of organiz- ing a branch of the association here.
 A negro painter by the name of Hen- ry Perry sell a distance of one hun dred feet from the top of the smoke stack on the electric plant on the third which he was painting, but sustained no injuries by the fall, No bones were broken and physicians could discover no internal injuries.
 J. T. German, State Examiner, Is in Barbour County on official business this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06

The case of Dan stallings charged with the killing of Buckhaults, will be up next Monday, when StallinSs's att torneys will ask for change of venue. A number of petitions have been circu- lated for signatures saying that he could not get a fair trial, while othet petitions say he can. The case of JohH Johnson for killing George Bryant. is set for Tuesday and there Is but little doubt but that 1t will go to trial. The plea of insanity will be his defease.
 Miss Sarah Benson, who was born tp this County 80 years ago, when 1t was a wildnerness, and principally inhah~ tied by Indlanss died within a few miles of where she was born. .n the western part of the County, near For est Home, on the End. Her father moved here with a party who were among the first settlers of whom was Mir. Watts, the father of Governor Watts. The latter was also a native of this County. Miss Benson was woman of fipe character. sister of !. P. Benson and Mrs. Nj. J. Lazenpy of Forest Home.
 Last Saturday young man came 90 Greenville sand registered at ono of the hotels under the name of Paul s. Marchmont. Sunday he called on Rev. J. P. Hamilton and told him he ran away from a school in Michigan. and that he was an orphan. He asked help to get a situation. He saw several og the citizens to all with whom he talked he told a different story. Yesterday hls father, ! F. Kimberline of Buoyv rus O.. came here in search of hls son, showing a letter from the young man, who wrote his father that he was here and asked that he come for him as he was without means and homasick. Tho father telegraphed that he would ba here yesterday, but the boy disappeared and 1t was presumed that he left on the train on which his father arrived as he was seen just before the train pulled in at noon. The boy Icft nota in his room ar the hotel, directed to hls father saying that he was going on a long journey, and he would probably never see him again that he loved him and his mother very dearly, but under the circumstances he thought best % go.
 The father Is in great distress. He said he was sure that his son was men tally unbalanced He was attending school at Cleveland, O., and had run away, and not until the letter eame from Greenvllle, did the parents know where he was. Mir. Kimberltne, who is auditor of his County, said that the boys mother is an invalid and ne waA afraid that the news of the boys con- duet will kill her. Telegr@ms nave been sent in every direction trying to catch the boy.
 News was received here this morning of the sudden death in Luverne of Mrs, J. A. Black, which sad event occurred yesterday evening. Mrs. Black was Miss Bessie Taylor, native of Green- vile, where she has many relatives. Captain D. B. Taylor. her father moved to Georglana some years aeo, ana the body was carried there thls morning for interment.
 Work on the new Methodist Church began Monday, and the congregation will worship until the new church IS completed in the Presbyterian Church The membership of that denomlnaticn is without a pastor now, and kindly rendered their house.
 Mrs. AdoIph Atkinson of Highland Park, is visiting her sister, Mrs J. D. Cook.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
TEAGUE MAYOR-ELECT.
CITY COUNCIL DECLARES RESULT
 OF THE ELECTION.
No Other Business Was Transacted by Special Meeting of the Alder men--Detailed Totals Cast
 Hy Electors.

The formal announcement of the election of W. M. Teague as Mayor of Montgomery, to serve the term ending the third Tuesday in October, 1907, was made last night at special meeting of the City Council of Montgomery.
 The meeting was called for the pur- pose of canvassing the vote boiled at returns were identical with those here tofore published.
 Alderman Teague received 497 votes. the same number being boiled by J. H. Hartley and Leopold Strauss for AL dermen-at-Large, while W. N. Cox. the other Alderman n-at-Large-elect polled 4e6 votes. Gaston Gunter and Charles B. Coins boiled 69 votes for Aldermen in Ward 1; c. l.. Ruth and J. c. Tyson S1 in Ward ?, N. Lobman and T. Gardner Foster 7S in Ward g., c. P. Mcintyre and Adolph Roemer 1lo in Ward {. c. A. Grifith and Robert Tait 69 in Ward 5, James J. Sullivan and W. John Ryan A in Ward 6, and J. L. Holloway and John F. Jones AS in Ward T.
 The Council was called to order at o'clock, vice-President A. C. Forbes presiding. The following Aldermen were present: Aldermen Coins, Gun ter Ruth, Mcintyre. Roemer. Griflth, ftydnt 0uAllNdHs A1oAAoNays AVo60 0O ohN Jackson.
 Immediately after the call of the roll and the reading of the call, Alderman Gunter moved that the chairman ap- point two tellers to canvass the vote. The motion prevailed and Aldermen Gunter and Sullivan were appointed. During tho announcement of the vote the Aldermen chatted and the Mayor elect smoked cigar. When the names of Aldermen who are also AL dermen-elect were read, a smile passed over their countenance, but there were cases where there were no smiles. After the announcement of the vote, a resolution introduced by Alderman Gunter, adopting the form of announce ing the election, was passed.
 The Judiciary Committee, which was scheduled to make report at the meeting, asked for further time.
 Alderman Teague wanted to secure unanimous consent to introduce res olution paying Contractor Smith for work done at the pest house.
 Alderman Sullivan objected in that the chairman of the Committee on Sam itatlon, Alderman Maddox, was not present.
 Alderman Mcintyre wanted to talk about the forthcoming picnic of city employees, but Alderman Sullivan again objected and the Council adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Tn Police Court.

PAople who have an appetite for the obscene would have had their taste Rratlfied if they had been present at Police Court this morning. There were three cases called in court and the star case of the three showed up In a very obscene manner the moral life of the girl students of the Payne University a negro boarding school out on Frank lin Street. l.,
 Clarence Watson, a cabman, was In coDrt on the charge of disorderly con- duet and for trespassing after warn :, . ing, The evidence showed that several weeks ago James M. Henderson presl- dent of the university. haa orIeIe1 ei Clarence of the grounds of the school but about 2 o'clock last Wednesday morning Clarence was again caught leaving one of the rooms in the dor
 From the evidence the dormitory of the Payne University must be very crowded. as there are three oeds In each of the small rooms which Is occu- pied by six of the students. Last wed nesday night Clarence entered one of the rooms of the dormitory through a window, having. 1t is alleged, been in- vited to the rooms by note clandes- timely sent to him by one of the pu- pills who invited him to come and spend the evening and have 8 good time. Such visits as these, made by boys. as could be inferred from the evidence or the girls, were not rare.
 Mayor Atkins dismissed the charge against Clarence of disorderly conduct and fined him $10 for trespassing after notice, saying that the boy was but human and could not resist the note. After he had assessed the fine Presi- dent Henderson and the girl students who had been witnesses in the case were called in and given a lecture. Mayor Atkins told Henderson that the negroes of the State sent their chill dren to his school for him to guard their morals and educate their minds, and not to make prostitutes of them, and that he should take better care of those in his charge. He also demand ed that the girl who had written the note to the boy who he had arrested should be expelled from the school Henderson promised to do this and also promised to look closer after the mor- aIity of his pupils.
 The other case in the court was that of Russell Shem. who was charged with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Entertainment by Troy Ladies Auxilla.
 Py Of Elks.

Entertainment by Troy Ladies AuxiIla~
 ry of Elks.
 Troy, May 5.-(Special) )-The Initial reception given by the Ladies Auxtlia- ry of the Elks yesterday afternoon at the Elks' Home was a signal success Tn the receiving line were the officers, Mrs w. B. Folmar, Mrs. Leon White, Mrs. W. I. Davids. Mrs. Herman Sax and Mrs. Alex Henderson. The apart ments open to the guests were pretttky decorated with the flowers of the sea- son. Refreshing ices were served by Mrs. Charles Simpson and her corps oE gracious assistants. Mesdames J. L. Watkins, Ed Loftin and J. Russell Min- chener. Mrs. Julia Bowles conducted the guests to the punch room, where from table sweet with white star-jes- samine, delicious fruit nectar was serv- ed by Mrs. B. M Talbot. The pleasure of the occasion was much enhanced by the presence of four of the younger social set Misses Lucy Knox, Sara Wil- Hams, Kate Murphree and Clara Mas Mabson. Notable among the guests who called were Mrs. Ike Rosenberg. a fair young bride, and Miss Maggie Mabson of Union Springs.
 The protracted meeting which has been in progress at the First Baptist Church for the past ten days closed last evening. Rev. Paul Price. who has been in charge. left this morning for points in Tennessee.
 marriage ceremony took place aa the Probate Judges office this morn ing. the Contracting parties being J. T. BulIard and Miss Matte Jeffcoat The ceremony was performed by Q. c. Walker. clerk in the probate office.
 Two baseball teams left Troy this morning to play teams in neighboring towns. One team went to Brundidga and the other to Perote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Rats COmpIstsIY AnnIhIIaiad.

It needs but few months' more use of Stearn's Electric Rat and Roach Paste to completely free the city from the rats and mice with which it was af- fiIeted a year or so ago. Stearns Pa8ke has been used quite freely in the best residences and in many stores. Tn all these places there are today no rata. mice or cOekroaches. This Paste drtyea inc rats and mice out of the Aouse 60 die. and can be depended upon to rid inc home Of these pests IL is surB death and gives universal s&tisfaction. Druggists generally have the Paste feE on receipt of price. by the StRarn9s Electric Paste Go. Chicago. Ill. U. 8. A Small size 25c; Hotel size, eight tifnea the quantity, s1,aA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
MT. Burroushs' Funeral Today.

The funeral of MT. Hobert L. Bur roughs. a well known citizen of Mont eomery and at one time a popular mem Der of the Montgomery police force who died at 10:30 o'clock Thursday night at his home, 104 May Street, West End after a brief illness with pneumo- mia, will take place at 10 o'clock this morning from the residence.
 The news of Mir. Borroughs' death was received as a shock by his many friends in Montgomery as few of them knew that he was i'll. He was highly esteemed by all who knew him and was regarded as a valuable man by his em- ployers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
VIII Not Send Teams.

The degree teams of the Central and McAuley Lodge of Odd Fellows of this city will not attend the annual meet ing of the Odd Fellows of the State which will be held in Anniston next week These teams have won the nrize for degree work at the last three annual meetings of the order and pro- pose to rest on their laurels this year.
 While the degree teams will not go to Anniston a large number of dele gates from both of the Selma lodges will be in attendance at the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
ELECTION ORDERED.
Local School Tax Question Up fin Lau-
 derdaIe.

Florence, May 5.-(special.)- )-The May term of the County Court adjourn ed today at noon after sitting two days. The court ordered the holding of special election on June IT, to sub init to the voters of Lauderdale County the proposition of a local tax for school purposes. petition was submitted by Superintendent of Education James F. Koonce bearing the signatures of 200 prominent citizens of the town and county. The proposition is to add a tax of 10 cents on the hundred dollars for school purposes. and if carried it will increase the said fund S4,500 a year.
 Dr. H. M. Paynter of Bedford. Ind, is negotiating with the Business and Industrial League of Florence with the view of establishing in this city sani- torium for the treatment of consump- tives.Dr. Paynter proposes to erect a $50 900 building on a forty-acre tract of land, with capital of $1OO,0O0. The plan is to be put into operation by the issue of gold bonds to be underwritten, raising the necessary funds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Plays DOthan and Union Springs.

The Selma baseball club will leave Sunday afternoon for a weeks trip and will play three games each with the Dothan and Union Springs clubs. The club is now playing a fine game of ball and it is expected that they will win four of the six games away from home. While arrangements have not yet been concluded 1t Is thought that after the week away from home they VII re- turn and play a series of games with the Knoxville team.
 President Rosendorf of the club will leave Sunday for Anniston to see If ne cannot induce the lovers of the game in that city to put in club and join the proposed tri-State League which will be formed if club Is organized in Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
MRs. MAcpoNALp BURIED.
Funeral Services Were Held at St.
 I0husa Church.


 The burial of Mrs. Gordon Macdon- aid, a beloved woman of Montgomery, who died at her home, 542 South Perry Street, Thursday night at 7:So o'clock after an illness of several weeks dur ation, took place at o'clock yesterday afternonn from St. Johns Episcopal Church, and was attended by great gathering of her friends.
 Rev. E. E. Cobbs. rector of st- Johns Church. conducted the funeral services. The casket was covered with beautiful floral designs laid there by loving hands as a testimonial of love and esteem for the gracious woman who had passed away to Heaven in the prime of her life and usefulness.
 The following gentlemen acted as nall bearers: C. A. stern, T. G. Foster, s. B. Marks, pr. T. B. Hill. G. W. craik, O. NJ. Marks, W. W. Hill and W. H. Ruth.
 Interment was made at oakWooo Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
T. E. Mason Dead.

J. E E.> Mason, a young man who has been filling the position as prescr1p- ton clerk at the drug store of the Cawthen- Coleman Company, died last night at the Selma Infirmary after q short illness.
 MT. Mason came to Selma few weeks ago from Mobile, where he re- gently graduated at the Mobile Medi- cal School. pr. H. II. Mason, broth CT of the young man, was with him when the end came and during his last moments administered to the young mans wants. The remains were ship ned this morning to Toomsuba, Miss. for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
RmrinI nf a ChiId.

The funeral of James Herald Living ston, the 11-months-old son of Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Livingston who died yester- day morning after brief illness which cuimianted In convulsions, took place at 4:3O o'clock yesterday afternoon from the family residence, 2O7 North Holt Street and was attended by a large number of friends of the bereaved parents.
 Rev. E. c. Moore, pastor of the Clay ton Street Methodist Church conducted the funeral services.
 Interment was made in oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
A Gnhsden Accident.

Gadsden, May b.-(SpeciaI. )-Guy Craig. Is years old, was picked up about 10 o'clock last night on Forest Avenue in an unconscious condition, with his skull crushed and the brains oozing out on the ground. He was riding up Forest Avenue on a bicycle when something struck him a fearful blow above the eye, crushing his skull. He has no idea what struck him. He has been conscious at intervals during the day, but can give no details. Po- licemen claim that two men driving up Broad Street ran over the boy, the shaft of the vehicle striking him in the forehead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
COURT AT GREENvILLn.
Twenty-One True Bills Returned by inc
 ERond

TWenty-One True Bills Returned by inc
 Grand Jury.
 Greenville. May 5.-(Special )-Cir- cult Court has been in session all this week and almost the entire time has been consumed in the case of Flowers & Peagler vs. The w. T. Smith Lum- ber Co. in which the former sued the latter for $75,0OO for breach of con- tract. Judge Richardson decided m the point raised that W. T. Smith had no authority to make the contract without the written authority of the Board of Directors, and on this point the ease was thrown out. The plain tiffs will take 1t to the Supreme Court The grand jury made its report at noon and only twenty-one true bills were returned. The report shows the Coun- ty in first-ciass condition in all its de- partments. The Treasurer shows l balance in his hands Of sl0.s7760,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Advertiser Bureau.


 The news of a tragedy which hap pened at Linden last night was re- ceived here this morning. From in- formation brought to this city by pas sengers on the Louisville and Nashville train from Myrtlewood, 1t was learned that last night former Probate Judge Proweil of Marengo County had ats l. dently shot and instantly killed MT. J. 6. Trigg of Linden.
 State Examir,er of Accounts Eedber- " went to Linden yesterday afternoon to appear before the grand jury ct that County and to tell of the shortage that he had found against Judge Prow- ell Last night after Mir. Sedberry had reached Linden Judge Prowell learned that he was in that city and he put q pistol. so 1t is said, in his pocket. and went up town to see MT. Sedberry. It is stated that the two gentlemen met on the street and that Mir. Trigy got between them to keep a fight from ensuing. When MT. Trigg got be- tween him and Mir. Sedberry, Judge Prowell put his hand to the waist of his trousers to pull them up, the mo- ton throwing the pistol out of his hip pocket. The pistol struck on the plank sidewalk and exploded, the bar rel of the pistol pointed upward when 1t exploded and the ball entered just below the fisst rib on Mir. Triggs left side and ranged upward and pierc ed his heart. killing him instantly.
 The tragedy is a deplorable one and it is stated that 1t has almost i.nbai- anced Judge Prowell's mind. MT. Trigg was one of the most highly re- spected citizens of Linden and the ac- cident is greatly regretted by every citizen vI that place.
 The following telegram was received here tonight by The Advertiser Bureau from Linden, in reference to the Prow- ell tragedy.
 "On yesterday evening about o'clock another Linden tragedy took place, when a ball from the pistol of ex-Judge S. P. Prowell entered the heart of John s. TriRg MT. Trigg was endeavoring to carry Judge Prowell home when 44-calibre pistol dropped from the pocket of Judge Prowell to the plank sidewalk and was discharged, the ball entering the breast in the region of the heart and passing out through the back Trigg lived but few minutes. The tragedy occurred on the walk near the postofice."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
George Gray Dead

George Gray, highly respected cit- izen of Selma, died at his home on Selma Street this morning shortly be- fore 10 o'clock after lengthy illness rhe deceased was member of the nrm of c. Crozier Gray Co.,, and was one or this city's best known business men.
 Mir. Gray came to Selma aoout nine years ago from New York and was about 76 years old. He leaves wife to mourn his death. The remains will be shipped to New York where they will be buried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Mobile Society News.

The KreWe of TerpsichOre entertatn- ed their friends at ball this evening and the ballroom presented pretty sight when the dance was In full swing, everybody, incuding the hosts, having the best of times. The fol- lowing committees served.
 General Chairman, Hon. Win. s. An- derson.
 Reception (white badge)-Frank T. Parker, chairman; Frank Fowler, A. R. Cameron Lee Tacon, Gaines Cooke, R. F. Wilson, c. c. Meechem, Jr., Per rim Bestor. IF
 Society (red badge)-Horace Shep- ard, chairman; W. c. Chandler. Troost Parker. John c. Grey. P. w. Tompkins, J. c. Touart. A. Tonsmeire. J. C. Carroll, Goromoy Owen.
 Floor Committee (bIue badge)-In mask-H. Clay Keene.
 The social meeting of the Pivot Whist Club yesterday was followed by a bus ness meeting for the election of off, cers. The ladies honored were Mrs. J. S. Robbins. President; Mrs. R. II. Monk, Jr, Treasurer: and Mrs. F. W. Faith. Secretary.
 Mrs. c. c. Parker left today for her home in New York, after spending a portion Of the winter with her parents. MT and Mrs. John Quill.
 Mrs N. MI Higley was the hostess this afternoon at the Do-as-you- please Club at her Spring Hill home.
 The Drawing Cards were the guests this afternoon of Miss Marie Davis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
Dance and Skating Party.

The Frank Pettus Field Artillery IS issuing invitations to a dance and skat- ing party which will be held Tn their armory in the city hall on Wednesday night, May 10. The invitations are signed by Lieutenant J H. Weafer, Sergeant c. R. Jones and Corporal Kirk Philen and are being sent to every artillery officer in the State.
 Invitations have been forwarded 70 Major westcott and Captain Perry of the battalion stan and the members hone that these two officers will accept and be present on the night of the festivities, as the evening will prove to be a most enjoyable one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06
E.rtiIixer saIes short.

Columbus, Ga, May 5.-(Special)- The Columbus warehouse men when interviewed today declared that their safes of fertilizer this year are from 9O to 25 per cent short as compared with the sales up to the corresponding date last year. Of the guano Sold here about half Is taken by east Ala bama farmers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-06

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