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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
was chosen Adtutant- General and chief

was chosen Adjutant-General and chief or stan by Commander Owen
 majority of the camps of the or ganIzation are in arrears for dues and the question of their suspension will De called up, but no action taken. Certain camps in the Indian Territory agreed to pay their dues before leaving the citS
 John H. Dewitt of Nashville offered resolution that the support of the Sons be pledged to the "C0nfederafe
 Veteran" in view of che great value of
 that periodical to Southern interests and history. The motion was unani~
 mously carried
 After calling for the reports of vari-
 ous committees and receiving no rec sponse, Commander-in-Ch Chief N S. Tis- dale of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans today gave the Sons lecture which he said he hoped would make the pathway for the next commander-in- Chief little easier and moro produce tive of genuine results.
 Commander Tisdale said: "Comrades. this may give you some idea of what
 the Commander-in-Ch Chief has to contend with from the time he is elevated to a high honory position until his success | sor Is elected. He writes 50e lettera and receives one. This one promises something. but you see the resu6s.' l w. L. Williams of Macon. Ga. said
 1t was no wonder ths Sons or Veterans.
 as an organization was nearly dead. and suggested that the incoming Conn., mander-in-C Chief try to secure men wha would take an interest in the affairs 0l
 the Organization.
 'Un1ess this is done." Mir. Williams | said, i've would do better to ally our ! selves with the United ConfedGessA Veterans and allow our organization to l pass out of existence"
 ! Francis A. Lanier, a cousin of Sidney Lanier. the poet, said he spoke for ths Georgia division as acting division com. mander, and felt that Mir. Williams'a remarks were not applicable to tha Georgia division, as 1t had been in ex- istence but short time and had done good work.
 Col. Bennett H. Young, Commanders of the Kentucky division of the U. O. VI aroused considerable enthusiasm by thd statement that Kentucky has thirty eight Confederate monuments and not single Federal monument ssThis shows the difference in tha spirit of the two factions. said Colo-
 mel Young veheme4tly and the crowd cheered.
 Gen. c. Irvine Walker, Commander of the Department of the Army of North ern Virginia, spoke of the work of raia- ing funds for a monument to the wo-
 men of the South, which was taken up
 by the Sons of Veterans at the last re- union. He said the work had not Teen
 very successful so far, but that they had not lost heart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
MEDICAL oFFiCERs.
Men Who Served Army and Navy Flee,
 Officers.

Men Who Served Army and Navy Elect
 officers.
 Louisville, Ky, June 15.--The Asso- ciation of Medical Officers of the Army and Navy of the Confederacy today elected the following officers
 President, pr. Charles H. Todd. Owensboro, Ky; First President, Dr. c. A. Brock of Virginia; Second Vice-President, Dr. J. M. Frye, Texas; Third Vice-President, Dr. J. c. Steger, Gurley, Ala; Secretary and Treasurer, Dr. J. Deering Roberts. Nashville, Tenn.
 A heated discussion took place over the official button adopted on the re- commendation of Dr. D. J. Plunkett of Nashville, chairman of a special com mittee appointed to design and pre- pare button. pr. J. M. Keller, who was on the Executive Committee last year which recommended the adoption of gold star, said that pr. Plunkett had exceeded his authority and asked that the button, which was distributed yes- terday, be repudiated. The button adopted Is of bronze from the cannon surrendered at Richmond.
 Dr. J. B, Cowan, of Tullahoma, Tenn, moved that in order to secure harmony in the association the President appoint a committee of two to consider the matter and report at the meeting next year. The motion was carried. Dr. c. H, Tebault, of New Orleans Surgeon General of the Confederacy read a paper on The Treatment oi President Jefferson Davis as a Federal Prisoner pr. Tebault raked General Nelson A. Miles fore and aft for lis treatment of President Davis, and de- scribed at length the "inhuman act of placing the manacles on the hands and arms of the President of the Con- federacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
NEGRO CUT TO DEATH.
Black Murderer Pursued and Captured
 Ry PatrOlmen.

ny Futr0kmGHs
 William Wingate, a negro employed as a laborer by the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, was stabbed to death at 12 o'clock last night in front of the home of Alice Evans. a negress, at 123 Vandiver street, by Thomas Benjamin, a negro fireman in the employ of the same railroad,
 Wlngate. 1t is said by eye witnesses. made no sound after being cut and it was not until ne fell in the door way of the woman's home was 1t negro was almost disembowieded by the knife thrust gwen him by Benja- mind and died within a few minutes after being struck Tn the stomach with the keen Instrument No angry words before Wingate was stabbed.
 Alice Evans, the negro in whose front yard the tragedy occurred, swore out warrant for Benjamin charging
 Mounted Partolmen Cantey and Avant happened to be passing on their patrol and heard the cries of the wo- sa %a booRsy ahsy Re Saras over fences The negro ran into the back yard of a Mir, Starr at the cor ner of Mildred and Mobile Streets. He residence. ran through the house and left by the front door, clos ely followed by the patrolmen. The Starr family was aroused and was greatly excited The negro continued his flight west on Mildred Street and. in jumping 6 fence in the middle Of the block, he fell on his head. Patrolman Avani rushed upon him when the negro closed on him with knife in hand and an oath on his lips. Patrolman Avani knocked him down and Patrolman Can tey came to his assistance. The negro was handcuffed and was taken to po- lice headquarters.
 Coroner Tice was notified of the tragedy but did not go to the scene He said he would investigate the mur- der this morning.
 The body of Wingate was taken ir charge by a negro undertaken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Confederate. to G. n,

ing telegram was received this after noon by D. R. Lucas, retiring Depart ment Commander of the Indiana G. A. R., at the annual State encampment: Daniel R. Lucas. Department Com
 mander. c. A. R., Madison. Ind.
 '"The United Confederate Veterans convention accept in the greatest cor diality the kindly greetings which you send and direct me by a most enthusias- tic vote, to express their appreciation. We. too. feel that this is one country with one flag. which we and our sons are ready to defend with our lives.
 (Signed) Stephen D. Lee, General, Commanding
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Joxner,n Drum Corps.

Louisville, Ky, June 15.-The drum corps of the Atlanta Fire Department which came up with the Georgia dele gation has been given a hearty and noisy welcome. Yesterday they were escorted through the business section by the 1st Regiment band and the Kentucky Colonels. Louisville's newest marching organization. This afternoon they were guests at the ball park and tonight they gave fancy drill in front of the Fire Department headquarters on Jefferson Street.
 At the conclusion of the drill corps headed by Captain Joyner and accom- panied by a very dignified and gaily caparisoned goat, marched through the crowded downtown streets and were loudly cheered. At least 2,00O people fell in line with the red-shirted boys of Atlanta and to the accompaniment of drums and cheers marched with them for some distance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Ne~ro AssaIInnt Captured.

Jackson. Miss. June 15-A speeial to The News today from hazeihurss ,.. says that an attempt was Haoo ealts toSov near that place by negro named Jir, Collins to assault Miss Ada HoggI The negro entered her room and put hla hands on her, when she awoke Reco@t nIzlng him she gave the alarm ana Dosse was soon organized.
 He was captured later in the day ane vvouId have been lynched but Circuit Iudge Miller persuaded the mob te turn the prisoner over 10 ihe oincesJ court The negro will be tried Juls I1 He has confessed his crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
@PARsFAL.v aCAsINO TONIGHT."
A nnrnI AInrrIag.

Windsor, England, June 15.-Wind- sor, the scene of many historic events particularly during the reign of tht late Queen Victoria, was in holiday at tire today for the wedding of Princess Margaret. of connaught. eldest daugh. ter of the Duke of Connaughts to Prtncs Gustavus Adolphus. eldest son oi Crown Prince Gustavus. of Sweden, all the arrangements for which were made under the personal direction or kins Edward Throughout the morning q brocession of royal trains proceeded from London to windsor carrying rep. resentatives of the most of the royal families of Europe and forming one oi the most imposing gatherings since the Kings coronation. Magnificent summer weather greeted the youna couple and showed the pretty town oi Windsor at its best.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
The Memorial Association.

Louisville, Ky, June 15.-The Con- federate Southern Memorial Associa- tion. which has a membership in the thirteen Confederate States. met today and heard numerous reports and many addresses of welcome. Mrs. W. J. Be- han, of New Orleans. President of the Association, responded to the words of welcome. Miss Mary Ashe Hall. of At lanta, historian of the Association, re- ported the organization in a flourish ing condition and memorial work going on all over the country wherever South ern soldiers are buried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
sRAusELIN PRESIDENT.
General synod of Lutheran Church fl
 in Session.

in Session.
 Pittsburg, Pa, June 15.-Rev. Davis s. BauseIin, D. D., of Wittenberg The ologlcal Seminary, Springfield. O.. was today elected President of the forty second biennial convention of the Gen eraI Synod of the Evangelical Luth- eran Church of America.
 When Rev. Dr. W. s. Freas of Bal timore, the retiring President, called the synod to order. 2sO delegates rep resenting twenty-five synods were in their seats.
 Afte1 devotional exercises and the enrolment of delegates a secret ballot for President was taken and Rev. Dr. Bauselin receivedJ 152 votes out of 23i cast. Rev. Harlan K. Runner of Louisville, Ky. was reelected Secre- tary, as was also G. H. Nollinberg of Indiana, as Treasurer.
 In the afternoon the report of the Board of Foreign Missions was pre- sented. It showed receipts for the bi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
cause oF Exnaoatom.

Gibraltar, June 15.-The explosion of a six-inch shell on board the British battleshfp Magnificent yesterday during gun practice off Tetuan was, 1t now de- veloped, due to the cartridge of the shell missing fire. On opening the breech to ascertain the cause the car fridge exploded and ignited two other cartridges lying in the casemate.
 All of the four officers and fourteen injured were burned. One of the of- ficers died during the night. and three of the men died today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
nIan HNrlten ReoaeveIt.

washington, June 15.-Presidenl Roosevelt received today at the handi of senor Don Gamboa. the Mexiea1 Charge d'Affaires. a personal lettel from President Diaz of Mexico regards ing the retirement from Mexico ol Powell Clayton as the United states Ambassador.
 The letter was in response to an au, tograph letter written by Preslaen] Roosevelt to President Diaz at tne tln'i of Ambassador CIayton's retirement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
It. CnnltaI Ineren.eGN

Boston, June 15.-The Mexican Gen. traI Railroad Company today filed an increase of It's capital from $4s,S75.00C to S1OO, ,0O0 900. Of the new capital $21,125,00 will be used, it Is said. in time to time as the directors may see fit. The sum of s5.O0O.Oo0 will be ex- pended in the purchase of the Mexican Pacific Railroad and 25,000,O00 will bS used to Iiauidate income bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

ennfum of s1s7.o17. and disbursements of $116.570. leaving balance on
 hand April 30. 1905. of s20,447. A comparative statement for the last three bienniums shows an increase In
 receipts ot $40.5e1. Following the re- port resolution was adopted express ing gratitude that 5.0o1 souls had been
 received in the church in India by baptism. that 7,s14 inquirers are un- der instruction. preparatory to the re- ception of baptism, and that there are more than ss.000 baptized members and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
"PARsIFAL." s"CAsINO TONIGHT"
Babies Proved Troublesome.

St. Louis, June 15.-Sixty-one in- fants, former inmates of the New York
 Founding Asylum. thronged the union
 station and congested traffic for a time.
 keeping a corps of nurses busy. One baby, Joseph Brown. aged three years. fell from a car window just before
 reaching St. Louis and was instantly killed.
 At the union station five babies suc- ceeded in crawling under waiting trains but were rescued from their perilious positions. The infants are being taken to Texas, where they will ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
"stanasrdD Time IJnheIa.

Frankfort, ky, June l5.-The Ken- lucky Court of Appeals today in the case of fire insurance company against the Peaslee- -Gaulbert Company. from Jefferson County. upholds stand ard" over sun" time in defining Noon" The plant of the appellee company was destroyed at l1:59 o'clock a, m. and the policy expired under its terms at noon" The lower court held the company liable for the loss and this Is upheld.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Died In Poverty.

Athens, Greece. June 15.-The late Premier Delyannis. who was assassi- mated June 13, died in absolute pow erty. The Chamber will vote a pen- sion to the immediate members of his family. One of the proprietors of the gambline house with which the mur- derer was connected was arrested to- day. He gave the police the names of the instigators of the Premiers as sassfnation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
YelIn,r Fever nenfha.

Washington, June l5.-In a cabIe- gram to the Isthmian Canal Commission Governor Magoon at Panama reports three new cases of yellow fever and that the three men reported by him on June 12 as suffering from the disease had died. Their names are given as ';AlosoTaimo. Grinitha and Aikens.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Tnft,n Addreaa.

oxford, O.. June 15.-The feature of the eighty-first commencement of Mi- ami University here today was the ad- dress of Secretary of War William H. Taft. It was delivered in the com mencement tent erected on the campus among the forest trees. The unusually large audience made frequent inter ruptions with applause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Ashby's Brigade Reunion.

Louisville, Ky, June 15.-Ashby's Brigade. composed of four regiments of Tennessee cavalry, held its annual re- union today.
 About seventy-hve members of the famous organization were present. J. P. Coffin, of Batesville, Ark, presided. He has been reelected to the position at the head of the organization several times and at the last reunion he was asked to serve for life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
o.enernI stewart Improving.

Chattanooga, Tenn. June I5.-General A P. Stewart. ranking oficer of the
 Confederate army ia much im- proved and is now able to sit up for the first time in several days. He will soon be restored to his normal health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
TIsDALE,s LECTURE.
Retiring Commander Grows Impatient
 at Lax Methods.

at Lax Methods.
 Louisville. Ky, June 15.--The United Sons of Confederate Veterans today elected the following officers:
 Thomas NJ. owen of Montgomery, Alah Commander in Chief; G. Leslie Spence of Richmond. Va, Commander of Department of Virginia; R E. Lee Bynum of Jackson. Tenn, Commander of the Department of Tennessee; l. J. stockett of Tyler. Tex, Commander of the trans-M Mississippi Department
 VIII T. Sheehan of Montgomery, Ala,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
Geo. J. Kennedy,

Practical HydraulIc-PneumatIe & Me / chnnlcal Engineer.
 / Ofics No. 311-313 Lee St. Phone SS. fArtesian We'll Pumping Plants, Air Lifts, Air Compressors, Propeller Pumps. I can guarantee to increase the efficiency of your present Pumping Plantss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

Mss Jessie Whiting entertained a large number of her friends this after ing the city about seven o'clock and returning about eleven. Refreshments were served during the trip. The bright moonlight added to the pleas ure and beauty of the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

Miss c. A McCorry of Jackson. Tenn, Is visiting MT. and Mrs. ROh- ert Erwin at Spring Hiil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

A quiet and extremely pretty we'd ding was that of Miss Mary Mitchell Robbins who was married to MT. Thomas Roche this evening at the nome of her parents, Mr; and Mrs. M. c. Robbins, at o'clock. The house was filled with palms and ferns and locked very sweet and cool, an ideal spot for the pretty bride and her wedding party Miss Ernestine Cook, maid of honor, and Miss Agnes Blacksher, bridesmaid, were dressed in white without a touch of color, and carried fragrant bouquets of white carnations. MT. Frank Roche, broth CT of the groom. was best man, and MT. Ben Rhett, groomsman. The bride who was one of the prettiest of last years pretty debutantes, was lovely in her wedding gown of sheer white chiffon lace trimmed, with the soft folds of the tulle veil fastened to her black hair. The groom, too, Is an unusually attractive looking man, and the young couple made a charm ing picture. Rev. A. c, Harte per- formed the ceremony. g
 During the informal reception which followed, Drago's orchestra played softly ands sweetly, and the intimate friends of the young people crowded about them. showering them with good wishes. Mir. and Mrs. Roche left over the Mobile and ohio for St. Louis and will visit many interesting points be- fore returning home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

Mrs. c. T. Hearin left tonight for French Lick Springs to join Mir. Hearin. who Is not improving as much as was hoped.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

Mrs. Frank stollenwerck of Mont gomeryi is visiting Mrs. Hal Menden-
 Mrs John S. Morrow left yesterday for visit to BtrminRhaa
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Rrofherw Iuiured hy Car.

Louisville. Ky, June 15.--w. T. and J. M. Bowden. brothers, one of them living in Atlanta and the other from Clayton County. Ga. were run down by Second Street car near Green late today and injured.
 J. M. Bowden. the younger of the brothers, who is blind, as a result of wounds received in the war. was being led across the corner by w. T. Bow den. When they were crossing the tracks a car approached and the mo- torman sounded his gong. The elder brother who had been deyoting all his attention to the blind man. looked up and became bewildered. The blind man was struck and thrown from the tracks in one direction and his brother in an- other. The front of the car inflicted deep gash in the blind mans fore- head, while w. T. Bowen sustained a broken arm. Both were removed to the city hospital
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
VETERANS RE-
 ELECT OFFICERS
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 considerable discussion but 1t was finally adopted.
 The report recommended the crea- ton of the office of vice-commander in-chief to fill the office of commander in-chief with title of brevet lieutenant general in case of emergency. This proposed change In legislation caused long discussion and 1t was finally lost The remainder of the report of the Resolutions Committee was given to minor matters. The report was adopted.
 The election of officers was then taken up and the present officers were quickly reelected. An attempt was made to defeat the election of General Cabell of Texas as commander of the trans Mississippi division, but 1t fall ed. Just before General Lee brought his gavel down declaring the couven- ton adjourned, veteran from en- nessee Inquired why General George W. Gordon had not been reelected. It was explained to the old soldier that General Gordon was department commander and was elected by his de- partment. This explanation was sat- isfactory and the old man sank Into his chair much pleased.
 It was just s:3o o'clock when Gen. eral Lee. with a rap of his historic gavel declared the reunion of 1905 ad- journed sine die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
LOST.
TYPEWRITERs AND SUPPLIES.

LOsT-wednesday in down town district to Miss Steiner. 42s s. McDonough St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

TYPEWRITERS sold, exchanged. rented and repaired; supplies for all makes of ma A. Etheridge. Salesman. s6k Commerce St., phone 29S- tie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

nurcbase have no connection with the management of the Equitable society and their connection with the transas- der no obligation to any living man with respect to my action as the owner or The amount which I paid for the 5o2 shares of stock purchased from MT Hyde is s2,500,oo0.
 You are at liberty to make this letter public if you so desire.
 Very truly yours. rso. r Ryan
 The appeal of MT. Cleveland to the policyholders Is dated In advance and
 i be mssS sn,Ssrs to of the is sur
 New York. June 1s,s 1905: To the Policyholders In the Equitable
 Li5e Id5 stsss.. Assurance Society 9t the uni
 We. .o the undersigned. have assumed the duties created by a trust agree whereby a majority of the stock of the Eqiiitable Life Assurance Society has been placed in our hands as trus- for 9or the pf syS yEsns sssoety a
 It is provided in the instrument transferring the stock to us that we shall vote for seven out of the thir- from the holders of policies of insur- ance in said society and that these shall be designated by an expression or InelT CIOlCe OH Inc pAEA Ol tAG OOaS of all the policyholders whose policies have been in force at least one year. The selection of the six remaining dt- rectors to be elected each year IS left to our discretion and Judgment as trus- tees. This plan will result in finally giving to policyh0lders the privilege of choosing twenty eight of the fifty. two persons who will constitute the board of directors.
 | It is also provided by said instru- ment of transfer, as means of in- forming us of the choice which the tors oliottsd to their selection, that gaid policyholders shall express their wish es to us on this subject by sending to our address annually, before the first day of November, written designa- ton of the policyholders they desire to have elected as directors.
 We especially request all policynoio- CTS entitled to exercise this privilege that they make their wishes known to us within the time and manner men toned. In order that the plan inau gurated for their polfcyholding dlrec- torship may speedily reach the numef- ical proportion of the entire ooara which is contemplated. we have deter, mined at an early date to recommena policy holders to be elected by the poaI to fill existing vacancies. We there- fore urge policy holders to notify us at once of their preferences In regard to these vacancies. ~ The trustees hope they WIFI recelye a very general response to this inVfta- (SiRned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16
WANTED.

WANTED-A connection with a law firm that can use to advantage and on terms most accommodating. an experienced of flee man. admitted to the bar but who has never practiced law. Address x. Y X.,
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-16

WHY be satisfied with tn, best when
 there's @ very best: that's the Mosler patent fire and burglar proof safe; correspondenca solicited; factory Hamilton, Ohio. Walter L. Wright. Agt. Montgomery. Ala. 30t-IO
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TRON sAFEs FOR sALE-


 FIRE PROOF, burglar proof. time lock Safes secondhand and new in stock; sell or exchange for any kind. Phone 12S. Base ment Moses Bldg. c. J. ThrasheF. If
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WE WANT your typewriter business, our sale. rental and repair service ts unsur- passed; supplies for all machines- Terry q Davant. &
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The remains of L. H Bixler were this morning taken to Gosport, Ala, for interment, accompanied by his parents and sorrowing friends