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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Jew. VIII Celebrate.

The celebration of the two hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the first settlement of Jews in the United States will take place tomorrow evening at Temple Emanuel, the congregation of Temple Emanuel and K'Nesseth Israel to worship together. An invitation is extended to the public.
 The following program will be car ried out:
 Organ Prelude. Professor Rienzi Thomas.
 Anthem. T Will Magnify" (Moren- thaD, Choir
 Prayer.
 Ritual service.
 Vocal solo. The Lord is My Light" (Allitren), Mrs. M. Fies.
 Sermon, The Jews in America"
 Hymn, The Lord Is Gracious" choir. Ritual service.
 Anthem. "Hearken Unto My Voice." (Horatio Parker). choir.
 Prelude, Professor Rienzi Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
united States Court.

In the federal court this morning the jury in the case of the United States against Richard Riley. charged with extracting a registered package from the mails, returned a verdict of guilty.
 The jury in the case of the United States against Frank l.. Lockridge, in- dicted for fraudulent use of the mails. after being out half of yesterday after noon and all this morning, returned a verdict of acquittal.
 The case of the United States against Morgan and McNutt. also charged with fraudulent use of the mails is now on trial. ....E...-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Safe Was Robbed.

The Orr Grocery Company at North Birmingham, which has large double store, with furniture on one side and groceries and dry goods on the other, has reported to the police of all tho towns and cities in the immediate dis trict, the robbery of it's safe in broad day light. Some one slipped behind the counters and approached the big iron safe, taking out the two cash drawers. These drawers contained $400 in checks and $260 in money. The thieves took the drawers into the fur niture department where they sorted the money out and left the checks and drawers. They then made their es- cape. A reward of $50 Is offered for the arrest of the thieves and recovery of the money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Certiflcaten Received.

Secretary Joseph B. Babb, of the Commercial Club, has received from the Louisiana Exposition Company a certificate for the grand prize, awarded by the exposition to the Commercial Club on it's exhibition of the statue of Vulcan" This is the second prize which had been received on Birming- hams exhibits, a certificate for a gold medal, which Is the highest award made by the exposition, having been received a few days ago for mineral display. The certificates will be hand somely framed and hung in the club rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Al CaIf Cnunen Dtsputc.

A calf worth between $1O and SIP. has caused costs to pile up to more than $100. and taken up several days of time of court in Bessemer. The suit was started several years since and is styled Robert McGehee against D. Hendrick. More than twenty-five witnesses were summoned at each court and the witnesses are asking for attendance fees. One or the other of the parties to the suit will find that the calf has been a very expensive luxury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Will Petition Coprren..

The Ensley Council of the Junior Order of American Mechanics at a meeting tonight decided to send a pe- tition to Congress asking for law re- stricting immigration. The Junior Or der throughout the country Is opposed to an unlimited immigration. Resolu- tions adopted in Ohio were practically endorsed by the Ensley council.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Peaches Jones Married.

Herbert c. Cheatham. who is a rail- road man and came here from Mont gomery, has married Peachie Jones, the Salvation Army lassie, who married Walter L. Franklin, who already had one or two living wives. Judge Greene ordered license issued without steps being taken by Peachie Jones to se- cure divorce from Franklin, render ing the decision that her marriage with Franklin was null and void Cheatham has taken up his residence in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Eight Negroes Gaming.

Eight negroes were arrested at a late hour last night at Vaughan's store on the Red Bridge Road for gaming. The arrests were made. by Mounted Patrolmen Taylor and Crossland, Cam tey and Avant The negroes are Joseph Anderson, George Stewart, Robert Hines Charles Anderson, James Wright. Jim Holtzclaw. Lou Anderson and Eddie Gaines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
BalIIR's Memory.

The wonderful memory of Jack Cur ran, the bailiff in the police court, has proven an obstacle in the career of Cobb Bynum, a negro, who was ar rested some days ago by Officers Thompson and Byars. it being alleged that he is wanted in Gadsden for mur-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
State Aerie of Eagles.

A State Aerie of the Fraternal order of Eagles has been called to meet in Bessemer, December 13. The call is issued by Jerry Fountain, State Deputy Grand President, and each of the thir- teen Aeries in the State will send two delegates to the meeting. Bessemer Aerie will entertain royalty, prepara- tions being made to care for the dele gates and to give a banquet at the Grand Hotel.
 Grand President lily. D. Davis of Cleveland. O., will attend the gathering and will deliver an address. The Bes- semer Aerie will hold regular meet ing on the evening of December 13, and will initiate fifty candidates. The Aeries in Pratt City, Birmingham and Ensley will have like number for in- itiation. so that the first session will be given over to an exemplifcation of the secret work of the order.
 The formal organization of a State Aerie will follow the next day, Decem- Der IA, when officers will be elected, a constitution and bylaws to be adopted and other business transacted. The Grand President will be accompanied through the South by his wife and the ladies of Bessemer are preparing a cor dial reception for her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
BUSINESS IS PUSHED
BISHOP GALLOWAY MOVES THINGS
 RAPIDLY.
This Morning Delegates to the Genera, ? Conference win Be Elected ana
 There 10 Much Interest
 fn the Outcome.

Athens, Nov. 23.-(Special)-The second days session of the North Ala bama conference at it's close found the work much further progressed than ever before in the history of the con ference on its second day. and but for the various committees. the conference could finish Saturday night or Sunday. It Is now generally believed that the work will end Monday morning.
 The exercises today were opened by Dr. W. c. Hearn, for fifty-one years an itinerant preacher. The bishop got through with all the districts In the passing of characters and the various classes were called and disposed of.
 The morning session was enlivened somewhat by fire bursting through the floors of the church from one of the radiators which almost caused a stam- pede. but prompt work with water soon extinguished the flames.
 By special agreement Friday morn ing at 10:30 the delegates to the gem eral conference will be elected, and this will be the most interesting event aside from the assignment of the preachers for the new year of the conference. There is not much wire pulling, but work is being done.
 The bishop announced that he would first receive the fourth class into full before he would hold the election in order that they might vote. There is absolutely no leaks in the cab met and no one seems to know what is going to happen.
 There are to be number of changes, but no one seems wise" Bishop Gal oway keeps his own counsel He is one of the finest presiding officers in Methodism. His dispatch of business here Is wonderful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
H.v.,, Fey.r s,,v,,,o.

Havana. Nov. 23.-No new cases of yellow fever were reported today. Six suspects have been discharged from the hospital. Seven cases are being treated and four suspects are under observa- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
Thnrmnnd ReIenaed.

Charles w Thurmond, who was ar rested yesterday by Detective Bodeker on advices from Atlanta was released last night at the instructions of the Atlanta authorities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24

One of the finest compliments paid Will liam Travers Jerome Is the one that called him the Folk of New York.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
MIsCkI-LANEOUN

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-24
FOE sALE-REAL ESTATr-

FOR SALE-Desirably located hotel prop erty with equipments complete: IS rooms; ronage; one of the most prosperous towns in the South; has two banks, cotton factory
 oil mill. another cor-'ructine four public ginneries. daily capacity 250 bales of cotton; three cotton warehouses. compress and ice 125 to 15o pupils. hotel lot, 150xi50 feet; within a block of business center Price $6,000-cash s2 nnn and balance to suIt purchaser with interest on deferred pay ments. Lot alone worth 8. O0O Both coun- try and town property advanci g rapidly: good reason given for selling. Apply to J.
 T. Russell. Real Estate Agent. Uniontown
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
POSTMASTER FOUND GUILTY.
Was Charged With Forcing Rural Car
 rier to Sign Name.

Florence. October 3.-(Special)-The trial of Dr. James T. Pitt, the Florence postmaster, on sensational charges brought by John T. Sego a sub carrier, is In progress in the circuit court room before Esqulres c. w. Lemay and H. D. Smith. Sego was the first witness exam ined His testimony was highly sensa- tional.
 He stated that the postoffice depart ment owed him s11.67, and after repeated- ly being refused payment by the post master he wrote to the department at Washington. Sego claims that on Sep tember 27 he was called into Dr. Pitts house and there at the point of a Win chester rife, with threats of instant death, he was compelled to sign paper con- tradicting the statements he had made in his letter to the department. He was followed on the stand by Dr. Pitt. who produced the postoffice records and re- cepts to show that Sego had been paid all that was owing to him.
 After hearing several other witnesses a verdict of guilty was returned and the defendant fined $50. An appeal was taken.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
VESSEL IS DOOMED.
Goes Ashore After Having Gone
 Through Mont Pelee Disaster.

London, October 3.-Lloyds have re- ceived a telegram from the captain of the British steamer Roddam, which es- capped badly damaged off from St. Pierre, Island of Martinique. at the time St. Pierre was destroyed by the outbreak of Mont Pelee in May, 1892 announcing that the vessel Is ashore and abandoned In the Yenessei river. East Siberia
 The Roddam was at anchor off St Pierre with eighteen other vessels when the outbreak of Mont Pelee occurred. She was almost overwhelmed by burning lava and seventeen of her crew were killed but Captain Freeman. her commander, at that time. although horribly burned, managed to keep on the bridge of the steamer and with the assistance of the third engineer and fireman who were injured, sue eeeded In taking the Roddam to St. Lucia in badly damaged condition, bringing the first news of the great disaster to that place.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
NEGRO PHYSICIAN
 GETS HEAVY FINE
DR. w. D. WELBoRN SELLS CO., CANE IN PRATT CITY AND IS FINED S100 AND COSTS BY MAYOR HUDNALL.

Pratt City, October 3-(Special)-Dr. W. D. Welborn, the colored physician. with an office at Ezel station, op the North Ensley car line, In this city who was arrested some days ago on the charge of selling cocaine, was fined $100 and costs by Mayor E. J. Hudnall in police court. He was represented by Attorney John Shugart of Birmingham. An appeal was taken. but bond has not yet been filed, and the appeal may be withdrawn and the fine paid.
 The two Odd Fellow lodges of this city have appointed joint committee for the purpose of arranging for the organization of a degree team of the two lodges This committee will meet at the Pratt City lodge rooms in the Lovelady building to- morrow night to arrange plans. Jefferson Valley lodge will hold a special meeting Thursday night, October 12, for the pur- pose of discussing the proposition to erect a new building for the lodge on the property of the lodge at Ezell station.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
Miss AdbeII Wins FuturIty.

Lexington, Ky, October 3.-The thirty third annual meeting of the Kentucky Trotting Horsebreeders' association was brilliantly inaugurated today The feat ure of the opening day was. the $2l,0O0 futurity for 3-year-old trotters.
 As has often been the case this years futurity was a decided upset to the tal- ent Before the race Susie N. sold at $50 to s6O for the field, and after she had taken the first heat in comparatively easy fashion, she sold at $50 to the fields s16 but she was not destined to add the rich monetary value. and the rare dis tincton of the futurity to her string of victories That honor went to Miss Ad- bell a comparative outsider in the bet ting. The start was good for the first heat, Catherine l.. and Bon Voyage who were near the pole. soon took the lead. Susie N. was in an outside position. and she allowed them to set the pace, re- maining in striking distance till the stretch was reached. then she went to the front and won with comparative ease. In the second heat with the pole hers, she took the lead from the start and maintaining 1t. till we'll within the stretch. apparently having the race at her mercy, but Mcdonald brought Mise Adbell up from the rear and captured the heat.
 The third heat was the one which kilad Susie Ms chances and proved the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
At Louisville.

Louisville Ky, October 3.-Funiculaire, hotel handicap, the feature at Churchill Downs. this afternoon. In spite of a very heavy track form players had a good day, three favorites coming home In front. Reginald Vanderbilt and party of New York occupied boxes. Summary:
 First race, selling. mile-Malediction, 105 (NicoD, 2Ka to 1, won; Blue Grass Girl, lO9 Q1arvey Jackson), 30 to 1, second; Ma ran, 1O5 (D. HalD, even, third. Time, AT 1-5.
 Second race, six furlongs-Chief Hayes, 1O4 CD. Austin), AZ to 1, won; Belden, light. 104 (McIntyre), to 1, third. Time, 1 IS 1-5.
 Third race, six furlongs-E Echodale, 12 (Grifiin), to 5. won; Frank Bell, SS (Koerner, 25 to l, second; Major Car penter, 9S Uindsay). 50 to l. third Time, 11S 4-5
 Fourth race. the Fifth Avenue hotel handicap, six furlongs-Funiculaire 101 (D. Austin, to 10. won; Intense, S5 q. Hicks). to 1, second; Moonet. 96 (E. Rob- inson), to 1, third. Time. 1:1S 2-5.
 Fifth race steeplechase handicap, short course-Sceptre, 146 CT. Murphy, to 1, won; New Amsterdam, 134 (FordD, 10 to l, second Onyx II, 135 (Pemberton), 5 to l, third. Time, 2:57 1-5.
 Sixth race. selling. one mile-John Lyle, 1O2 (J Hicks). 2La to 1, won; Knowledge, 9S (E. Matthews), 100 to 1, second; Mar shal Ney, 90 CHarvey Jackson), to 5, third. Time, 1 46 1-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
ALABAMA WINS BUT
 SCORE WAS SHORT
MADE BAD FUMBLES IN FIRST HALF AGAINST MARYVILLE. BURks MAKES RUN OF NINETY YARDS.

University, October 9.-(Speeial.)-In a heart-breaking game from an Alabama standpoint Varsity won it's first match of the season from Marysviile today by the short score of IT to 0. The field was soaked and the plays slow. especially on the part of Alabama. At the end of the first half the score stood nothing to noth- ing, fact due to fumbles when right on Maryville's goal line.
 In the second half Coach Leavenworth made several changes, which gingered things up bit. After seven minutes of play Sims was showed over for the first touchdown. On the following kick off Burks caught the ball on the ten-yard line and ran ninety-fve yards for touch down. In the next five minutes the third touchdown was scored.
 Alabama's best work was done by Burks, Catchings, Sims, Lanier and Neill. Maryville's entire back field played we'll.
 Lsngth of halves, fifteen minutes.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
Alabama at Departments.

Washington, October 3.-(Special)- Patents issued: Olin M Alexander. Annis- ton, valve; Henry l.. Booth, Florence. bed brace; William J. Fellon, Anniston, smoking pipe; Samuel c. Shaffner, Mobile, polarized electric bell; Frank c. Wheeler Montgomery, freight truck.
 Rural free delivery route No. 1. order- ed established December at Blount Springs, Blount county, serving 400 people and 100 houses.
 William l.. Jones appointed regular, James H. Jones substitute rural carrier route 1 at Minter.
 The application of c. E. McGhee. W. P. Russell, c. w. Garrett, Charles Schules- ser and w. c. Davis to organize the First National bank of Haynesville. with $250 0OO capital, has been approved by the comptroller of the currency.
 The Houston National bank of Dothan, Ala. has been authorized to begin busi- ness with s5O,OO0 capital. J. R. Hawell, president; R. B. Forester, vice president; John Sanders, cashier.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
LARGEST BABY IN THE WORLD.
Thirteen Months Old, 30 Inches High
 and Weighs 106 Pounds.

Chattanooga, October 3.-(Special.) J. Pearl Lane, the largest baby in the world, Is in this city. The child Is IS months old, stands 30 inches high, has s4-inch waist and weighs lO6 pounds She was born in Marion county, Tennessee. and weighed pounds at the time of her birth.
 The child Is wonder to all the physi- clans through this section and they state that they have never before seen or heard of her equal
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
HIGGINS REPLIES. Says Differences With Platt Are of a Purely Political Nature.

Albany, N. r., October Ex-Governor Higgins today expressed himself regard ing the interview with Senator Platt in which the latter fround fault with him for vetoing the bill which would have permitted the New York hotel. where Senator Platt lives, to have a liquor license and announced his opposition to Governor Higgins for a second term.
 'I have the very kindliest feelings to- wards Senator Platt," said the governor
 We have had no personal difficulties. We may disagree on some political mat ters, notably one that he referred to in that interview"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
Cnlckamauea Fair to Open.

Chattanooga. October 3.--(Special. )-The Northwestern Georgia fair will open this morning at Chicamauga, Ga, just across the state line from this city. The attend ance Is expected to be the largest in the history of the fair, as several thousand will go down daily from this city. There will be an unusually attractive progra mme of races and many horsemen from all parts of the country will be in attendance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Belmont Park.

New York, October 3.-Right Royal at to 1. won the Fairyiew selling stakes at Belmont Park today in drive, finish ing one length ahead of the heavily played favorite. Glen Echo, who was backed from T to to 10. Black Prince was third. The mile and a sixteenth was run in d5 flat. Santa Catalina in win ming the last race at one mile and three sxteenths, came within one-fifth of second of the worlds record when she ran the distance in 1:57 3-5. Summary:
 First race, selling, one mile-Grapple, SS (Garner), even, won; Columbia Girl, l0l (Perrine), 15 to 1, second; Platoon, 90 (Murphy), 40 to l, third. Time. 1:3S 2-5
 Second race, the Corinthian steeple- chase, about two miles and half--Ivan CHayes), to 10, second; Buck O'Dowd, 160 (Evans), 4 to 1, third. Time, 5:07
 Third race, 51a furlongs straight-away- Water Wing, 107 (Miller), to ?. won Annetta Lady. 104 (Burns), 8 to l. sec ond; Samson, 107 (BelD, 12 to 1. third. Time 1:07 3-5.
 Fourth race, the Fairview stakes, mile and sixteenth-Right Royal, 101 (Perrine). 3 to l. won; Glen Echo, s9 Oiggins), t' IT ottoid, DidCk IUS IVY. Knapp, 40 to 1, third. Time, 1:45
 Fifth race, selling, six and half fur longs-main course)-Rye 100 (Roman- ellD, to l, won; Birmingham, a2 (Not- ter), to l, second; Flavigny S4 (Mc- DanieD. to l. third. Time. 121.
 Sixth race, mile and three-sixteenths main course-Santa Catalina, 97 (SewelD, + to 20 won; Outcome, 1O6 CW. Knapp, to 10, second; Louis H., 90 (Powers), 20 to 1. third. Time, 155 3-5.
 Belmont Park Entries,
 First race handicap, six furlongs-Pat Bulger, l26, Frontenac, 116; Cloten, Joac, quin, 115 Ananias, 112; Maude Worth Aeronaut Rusk, 110; Bryan, 1O8; Golden Rule, Handzarra, TOT; Incantation, 106 Zeala, 105 True Wing, Monet, 104; Sir Brillar 100; Cedarstrome 30; Consdera- tion, 9s; Astarita, 97 Diamond Flush, 95; Ancestor, 90
 Second race. five furlongs-Zienap 115; Consistent 112; Kill Kare. Brookdale. Lymph, Sufficiency, Yalagal, Ballotta Lotus, 110; Mollie Donohue, 10S; Blue Ma mic, Babe B., Myrtle D.. Pashora, Usury, 1O5.
 Third race, the Hurricane, selling, five furlongs-Goldsboro 10S; Benevolent, Ca- pias, Good Luck. 107; Royal Scot Bribery, 106; Philador, Nostromo 102; Bivouac, Zuna, Society Bud, 90; Mndla, Ingleside, 97; Water Tank. s4
 Fourth race, one mile-Sais. Jocund, 1l2 Pretension, Ginnette. 1O9; Manfred, 106 Kiamesha, Bryan, Dreamer, F1eur de Marie. 103; Anria, S7.
 Fifth race, the Bronx handicap, last six furlongs, main course-Rose Ben, 40; Pretension, 116 Jocund Oxford, 115; Mer- ry England, 112; Ginnette, 106; Aeronaut. 1O5; Incantaton, Zala. 1O2; Jacobite, Rex King. 100; Belle Strome. 9s; Pelham, Kin ley Dale, 92; Hermitage, Ancestor. 90.
 Sixth race, selling, mile and one-six- teenth-Tyron, Hello, Copper Ill; Bluch- er' Hippocrates, Stepaway, Grenade, 10S; Maxnard, Yorkshire Lad, Head Dance New Mown Hay, 10S: Novena, 100.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
Joseph and William Jefferson.

The dramatic instinct seems to be strong In the Jefferson family. The fifth generation is now represented by Joseph and William Winter Jefferson, who will be seen at the Jefferson theatre Satur- day afternoon and night in Sheridan's immortal comedy, "The Rivals" To the credit of the younger Jeffersons, it can be said that they are proving worthy successors to the heritage left them by their father.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-10-04
Miss Bob White"

Willard Spenser, composer of "The Lit tie Tycoon." "The Princess Bonnie" and
 Miss Bob White,' which will be the of fering tomorrow night, Friday afternoon and Friday night at the Jefferson theatre, has an inborn gift of melody. He jots down his numbers as they come to him. apparently unbidden. The success of MT. Spenser's operas proves that a technical education is worth less than natures gifts to the opera composer.