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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
JUDGE STEERS DECREE
UPHOLDS INTERSTATE COMMERCE
 COMMISSIONS DECISION.
Holds That Railroad Had No Right to Raise Rate Two Cents Hundred--Text of
 Oufml0n,

.. Macon, Ga, June 2s:-@Judke speer of the United States court for the south ern district of Georgia in the matter of lift ct al vs. the Southern Railway ct all involving the decision of the interstate commerce commission to the effect that the railroad had no right to raise the rates two cents a hum dred, handed down his decision today. He said in conclusionl
 "In this case the conclusion of the court as to the issues involved agree with the conclusions of the interstate commerce commission as expressed by their report.
 "A decree enjoining all the respon- dents against further enforcement of the rates complained of will be at once entered.
 order will be taken referring to the standing master the pleadings and evidence with instructions to ascertain the sum total of the increased rate paid by each of the compIainants, to any or all of the defendant com panies since the rate went into effect and to the end of this litigation and report such amount to the court in order that pursuant to stipulations made by the respondents in open court, that in case the complainants prevail. decree of restitution shall be made.
 Because of the vast extent of the lumbermen's business and the great expenses and inconvenieces which might result to them as in the lumber trade and the railways from Instantaneous en- forcement of this action, it will be or dered further that the decrease now granted shall not take effect until ten days from this date have elapsed in order that the respondents or either of them, if they so desire, may seek the usual supecede."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
WEATHER FORECAST. washington, June 2S.--Forecast for Thursday and prob ably Friday, variable winds.
towards the burdens of local govern

towards the burdens of local govern ments.
 "The Democratic party now. as in the past, guarantees to each and every citi- zen equal rights and protection and to each and every individual the greatest liberty possible consistent with gem eral god and the proper consideration of the rights of others.
 Public Ownership.
 we believe in free and unqualified home ruie free from State interfer- ence. Each city, town and village should be allowed to decide for itself all matters of local policy. especially as between public or private ownership of all public utilities. including street railways as well as waterworks and lighting systems. and the provisions should be made for submitting such questions to the people upon request from reasonable number of voters and at such elections the votes of major ity shall decide Such public owner ship should be safeguarded by the merit system of appointment, and tenure or office so as to prevent the building up of political machines. and the perpetu- ation of boss rule.
 We condemn the f0isting upon the State of discredited and burdensome school code and demand It's immediate repeai and we protest against that pro- vision of the school code~by which near ly s20o,0o0 of school funds are annually diverted from their proper use ana into the pockets of country auditors In the form of unearned fees.
 The platform was adopted as pre- scented.
 Senator Houck of Mount Vernon made the first nominating speech. presentins tbe name of Lawrence T. Neal.
 The name of John M. Pattison was nresented by former Congressman Den his ID. Donavan and that Of Jonn '. Welty was announced by Robert Q
 s Niles presented the name or Brand whitiock of Toledo.
 R F McCann of Dayton was .nomi- mated by E. W. Hanley.
 Hiram D. Peck of Hamilton county was presented by E. Judge McNeii oh
 For Attorney General James F. Thomas, of Portsmouth. James A: hles of Canton, J. M. Dawson of Cincinnatl and T. M. Hogan of Doylessown' were
 Before the roll call was completed the name of Hogan was withdrawn and changes announced later gave the victory to Rice. whose nomination was made unanimous.
 Atfer the adoption of the rooster as tba marty emblem and authorizing the state Committee to fill any vacancies inc convention adjourned after con- tinuous session of six hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Discussed waIrace's Resignation.

Cambridge. Mass. June 2S.-Presi- dent Roosevelt and Secretary of War Taft were in conference at the resi- dence of Bishop Lawrence for about an hour early tonight and discussed the resignation of Chief Engineer Wallace of the Panama Canal Commis- sion. It was decided to make no an- nouncement regarding the resignation but Secretary Taft after the confer ence said that a statement for the pub lie would be issued in Washington to- morrow forenoon. Secretary Taft left Boston for Washington at 7:25 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
RAILWAY BUILDING.
Remarkable Decrease In Mileage Now
 Under Construction.

Remarkable Decrease in Mileage Now
 Under Construction.
 Chicago, June 2S.-The Railway Age tomorrow will say:
 Although there are upward of 1000 miles of new railroad under construc- ton in the United States, the mileage of track laid during the first half of the year is less than that for any sim liar period since 1898.
 This does not indicate that the total for the year will be correspondingly small for the first half of the year has been devoted largely to grading. which work was delayed first by the severe snow storms of late winter and later by the heavy rains of early spring. There has been no track laid thus far in the New England States, although one line sixty-five miles in length and several shorter extension are under construction in that region. In other groups of States the figures of new track are as follows
 Middle States. 57.56 miles; Central Northern States. s3 2s miles; South At lantic States, 251.s7 miles; Gulf and Mississippi Valley States, 242.9S miles; Southwestern States, 2s7.2 miles; Northwestern States. 13S.6 miles; Pa cific States 213 miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
POLICY HOLDERS URGED NOT
 TO WITHDRAW FROM COMP ANY

'The Spirit of the Present South" W. A. Lambeth
 President Eliot then presented the honorary degrees
 At Memorial Hall.
 Although the memorial hall exercises were announced as the alumni dinner, no dinner was served. Because of ths great number of alumni who wished to hear the Presidents address. it was de- cided to remove the tables.
 Bishop Lawrence presided. After the singing of Psalm lxxviii by the entire gathering. Bishop Lawrence welcomed his fellow alumni. In the course of his remarks. the Bishop made the an nouncement that during the past year the alumni association had raised sum of $2,400, GOO. either in cash or pledged subscriptions. This fund represented the subscriptions of about 2,000 men.
 Bishop Lawrence then introduced President Eliot, who spoke briefly. re- ferring principall yto the finances or the upniversity.
 The next speaker. Justice White of of United States Supreme Court, dwelt upon the character of American people, and said that although there had been difference in the past the men of Maine and Massachusetts were today no diff ferent to men of Kentucky and Tennes- see.
 Secretary of War Taft. who received an ovation spoke in humorous vein.
 Tn an eloquent address voicing ms tribute of admiration, Bishop Law renee then introduced President Roose- welt. The applause that greeted the President surpassed all previous dem onstrations. He stood for several minutes lowing his acknowledgements before he was able to proceed.
 When the President finished the cheers were deafening. Immediately after concluding his address the Pres ident and his party and fellow mem bers of 80. proceeded to the residence of President Albert Bushnell Hart where tea was served.
 After leaving Prof. Hart's home the President was driven to the residence of Bishop Lawrence where he and Secretary Taft were in consultation for some time. At 8 o'clock the Presi" dent was driven to his club in Boston where he was a guest at private dinner,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
EXPRESSIONS OF TERMS.
COnstItutIOnaIist Party of Japan Sug-
 gests Some Demands.


 Tokio, June 2S.-(6 p. m.)-The com mittee of the Constitutionalist Party, of which Marquis Saionji is President, met today and passed the following:
 Tho Constitutionalist Party met at the outbreak of the war, and frequently has published it's conviction for the sake of realizing the aim and purpose of the war by proving the national unity of feeling.
 Now that the question of concluding peace has been brought up. though it is not necessary to state the terms of peace in detail, yet we deem 1t neces- sary and opportune to declare that, for the sake of realizing the aim and pur- pose of the war, as stated at the dec- laration of hostilities and also for the sake of securing a future guarantee in the interest of our Empire. as well as for planting peace in the extreme East on a permanent basis, the cessation of territory and the repayment for the outlays caused by war be demanded and the Korean and Manchurian questions definitely and clearly settled"
 The leaders of the party, after taking this action. interviewed President Kat sura and presented the resolution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
PRESENTS NARRew FRONT.
Liuevitch Discards KurOpatkin's For
 matiOn Of Extended Flanks.

nation Of Extended Hanks.
 Tokio, June 2S.-(6 p. m.)-The fol- lowing special dispatch has been re- ceived from Moji:
 General Linevitch Is following tao tics different from those of General Kuropatkin and is presenting his army with narrow front instead of with ex- tended Hanks. The endorsements re- ceived from European Russia have been barely sufficient to i'll the gap caused by the defeat at Mukden. An outbreak of dysentery at Harbin has made 1t necessary to send 1000 patients to Tsitskar. where extensive hospital accommodations are being built.
 Spies from the army of General Lin evitch are being arrested daily by the Japanese. those in custody now num- bering between thirty and forty. A Chinese officer with headquarters at PamIendkeng is alleged to be serving the interests of Russia by sending out spies whose number is sa Gl to be fully 2,O06 The city of Liaoyang and seven other cities are to be opened 6for tho free residence of Japanese subjects who will be permitted to engage in business and other avocations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
RED FLAG OF REVOLUTION
 HOISTED OVER WARSHIP
nacins to peace or to the frontiers of
 
STATE CT PANIC.

Jews of Provinces Clash With Cossacks.
 St. Petersburg, June 2S.-The excite ment arising from the events at Lodz and Warsaw has spread to the cities in the Jewish pale, in all the old Pol ish provinces along the western border of Russian Poland proper.
 At Alminsk and Minskandokv, po- licemen have been attacked in the streets and at the latter place jail delivery occurred. At Kief about 200 Jews made demonstration carrying a red flag and shouting Down with the war" They were ridden down by gendarmes and Cossacks. Many ar rests were made but no loss of life has been reported.
 The strike situation at Odessa is growing worse. Workmen are parad- ing the streets and forcing their com rades to join in the strike. Some col lisions between strikers and Cossacks have ocurred but the details received are meagre. The population Is in state of panic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
WILL SELECT pLENIpoTENTIARIEs.
Czar VIII Soon Make Choice of Peace
 Ministers.

Czar VIII Soon Make Choice of Peace
 Ministers.
 St. Petersburg. June 2S-The selection of the peace plenipotentiaries is in its final stage, although 1t Is uncertain whether there will be two or three on each side.
 Japan, 1t is believed, has named Min ister Takahira and Field Marshal Yam agata, but thus far Russia has only named Ambassador Nelidoff. It is quite probable that the name of Russia's sec ond plenipotentiary will be despatched to Washington tonight. Ambassador Meyer saw Foreign Minister Lamsdorrf again this afternoon relative to the last communication transmitted from Washington.
 The report that China has asked to be represented at the Washington peace meeting finds no confirmation here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
HARNESS HORSE RACES.
Circuit Meeting OpenH on old sHugu
 Track.

lEHtPL
 saugus Mass, June 2s-The mile track circuit meetings in New Eng land for 1905 were opened today with several excellent events at the old saugus track. , ,-.--.
 The track was slow. Much interest was taken in the performances of the shareholders and Major entered in the Si0.000 M and M. Bonnie Wilkes in the S5 .0OO c. and C., at Detroit next month Major did not show to good advantage but Bon Bonnie s,,N,lIs Wilkes won his race quite handily summary; o s down, DIX. g.. first; Pat L. oh. g., sec ond: Al Tayntor. blk. g., third. Best time, 2:16.
 nie wilkes ch. m, firsti Kidd. b. g.. second; omassla. b. m, third. Best time, 2:15 IA.
 2:2s class. trotting. purse, $5oo-Nico TT 0rst; Bow Catcher. b. g., sec ond; Boyton Boy. b. g, third. Best time. 2:19
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Cap,aIn MoIIy,s Grave NIarked.

Carlisle, Pa, June 2S.-The grave of Molly Pitcher, the heroine of the battle of Monmouth, was appropriately mark ed today amid impressive ceremonies which were in charge of the Patriotic Order of Sons of America. At the re- quest of the latter organization. the War Department at Washington fur~ nished a cannot from one of the agse-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Speaker Henderson stricken.

Dubuque, Ia, June 2S.-D. B. Hem derson, former Speaker of the National House of Representatives, is confined to his hotel suffering from a slight stroke of paralysis. His right side is affected. While he is improving, 1t is said that his condition Is serious. Hopes are entertained that he will be able to leave his apartments in a few days. A report that Mir Henderson has suffered a second stroke Is denied by relatives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
MORE MANIFEsTOEs.
I'roxreasive Party Also Has Several
 Peace Suggestions.

FehCc bUHBNHNIDMHs
 Tokio. June 2S.-A manifesto publish ed today by the progressive party is practically identified with the resolu- ton adopted by the constitutionalists.
 It contains, however. the following additional points which the party de- sired to have incorporated in the peace agreement.
 Forbid Russia to raise works for warlike use in localities where Japan's interests might be menaced. Compel Russia to relinqulsh the privileges she has enjoyed in Manchuria; refrain from future interference with the Manchu- rian question and pledge herself to un- AArtake no measure deemed to he me-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
NEW LONDON GAY.
Yale and Harvard Men on Scene of Boat
 Race.

New London, Conn. June 2S.--Yale and Harvard will meet. on the Thames River tomorrow in their annual contest for aquatic honors.
 As for nine years, the event finds this city the host of hundreds of college men most of them graduates or under graduates of the two rival universities. The streets tonight were gay in the colors of the crimson and the blue and in the hotels and clubs there was much of the old-time enthusiasm.
 The crews are in splendid physical condition. There was not much bet ting tonight. The Harvard supporters demand liberal odds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Left a4 Miduirht .

Boston, June 2s.--President Roose- welt left the Somerset Club at 11:30 and was driven to the South Terminal station. A large crowd that had gath. cred at the station cheered the Presi- dent as he left his cab and entered his special train. The President retired just before midnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
VERDICT FOR DEPENDANT.
oliver Woman Didn't Succeed in Getting
 AlimOny.

Atlanta, Ga, June 2S.-The case of Mrs. Nonnie Oliver against w. J. OIi- yer of Knoxville, Tenn, a wealthy con- tractor, for alimony aggregating $ll6,- 900, was submitted to Judge Pendleton in the Superior Court today without a jury, by consent of both sides.
 The point in the case was as to whether Oliver had stated in the pres ence of other parties that he intended to live with the woman as his wife. Judge Pendleton considered that the evidence failed to establish this fact and rendered verdict for the defend ant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Fired on Cossacks.

London, June 2s.-A dispatch to a news agency from Odessa says that all the shipping in the harbor Is in flames and that the mutinous crew on the battleship Kniaz Potemkine fired shell killing four Cossacks and wound ing seventeen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29
Miners Join Strike.

Miners Join Strike. Yuseouka, Russia, June 2s.--The wprkmen in the Karpoff mine have gone out on strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-06-29

lContinued on fago ktVe1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28
ONE TOO MANY.

Senator Hansbroueh of North Da-
kota has long been the owner Of a
country newspaper. OF late years
ether duties have prevented his civ
ing it much attention and he has de-
pended on divers itlnerant ionrnalists
lists
I've had some good men in t;,p
place. too, the senator once CD
served to a friend; men capable Of
holding an important place on city
t.aily Then | have had some who
did not altogether maze good |
remember one in particular. MN
named wood Lukwood was
rever satisfied With simplicity He
would refer to an equine horse. and
in the case cf tramp killed in q
railroad accident saii that the cn.
fortunate man sustained a fracture
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28
lUnIfeQ I1In
G:!!1:7!!E:H!:zWorknlen|

In those lodges that are less active
than the others let each member ask
himself, Whose fault is it that there
fs nothing doing in my LODGE An
effort to give even himself satistac-
tory answer will probably lead him
to attend the very next meeting and
set the boom going -Pennsy ylvania
Workman
The grand lodge Of New York by an
almost unanimous vote determined on
biennial sessions hereafter.
The total number Of beneficiary Ger
ti6cates in force Dec. 81. 1904, in Mich
igan was 17,l75, 6.O29 Of which were
for $1,000 and II, ,l4G for 81, 600
From the organization Of the A. O.
9. W. In New York tc the present time
$lS,0OO,OO has been paid out to bene-
dciaries
The Degree Of Honor fn Minnesota
made net increase in beneficial mem
bership in 1904 Of l.523 members
making the total membership at the
close Of the year 8,5O5.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28

gent. Mr.. Swnile has made an al
yiahlc record III the order. He is the
winner OF the diamond prize competed
for by the entire membership ia the
United States and Canada for the
member bringing in the greatest mum.
ber OF applications in a given time
Mr.. SWaine is Il member and iNat
regent OF Oriental council. the Oldest
and largest rounci! of Washington. He
was born IN Alexandria, Va. in 1865.
Robert Il. Walker has served twenty
four years continuously nS treasurer pf
Guardian council Of Easton. Md
During the first three mouths of
1905 there was a net gain in member
ship of over 5000
During thc past year tue Massachu
setts Royal Arcanln Hospital rund
association paid out over $1,000 FOR
hospital care Of ulembers.
Mohawk council of Albany, n. Y,
recently initiated Il class of twenty
seven candida tes. Many other New
York councils are dong good work
and the jurisdiction has over Si,0W
members.
The active work of the members III
Connecticut this year has placed that
Jurisdiction well over the 1000 mark
in membership.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28
+ + = 4 + r + + + 4. -
GENERAL FRATERNAL +
+ + r r r I. 4. + + + + + =
ODD FELLOWS.
fr~f~r~in8 Charges Against Onend-
ing Memb mberS-Iripi- Link Notes.

fr<trrrtN8 NhrE~s against O0ehn-
ing Mem her~-Trtpi- Link Notes.
The California odd Fellow discusses
subject Of grave Importance 10 every
lodge of the order. Il is that no one
Is regularly appointed To prefer
charges agai,ls, offending uemhrrS.
In many lodges there are members
who are Offending against the law III
tratticking in Intoxicating liquors. The
ordinary member does net f;tre about
putting himself forward as N pro>ecu
tor. aud consequently no action is
taken Que OF the utrinbers Of The,
grand lodge OF California proposes Al
the ueXt session of that body TO add
this clause to the duties OF the Junior
past grand: And to prefer charges
when violations of the laws are called
TO his attention by brothers Of tic
lodge"
Ia Germany no brother can be elect
ed member of an encampmenf who
has not been member i'll good stand
ing for al least one year in u lodge.
The Independent Order OF odd I'el-
lows Of America now has jurisdiction
not only over the lodges in III" [ nit'I
States. but over those in Switzerland,
Australia and many other foreign
countries
Clinton lIaD Odd Fellows will shortly
begin the erection Of ii handsome $50.
900 temple i'll that city.
Michigan has All odd Fellow rdge
called O. -Sa w Yah Bun
Ex Mayor John T. Goodwin Of At
lanta has been appointed grand secre-
tary Of the sovereign grand lodge to
succeed ! Frank Grant. who died re
Gently
From five members AT the first meet
ing the order has now Il li"nh.rship
Of ,399,O ,OOS.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28
FRATERNAL ORDER NEWS


The Scottish Kit" Nasons of Louis
vile haY. 'st"u Of material assistance
h the eommun!ty by pnconra giilg tn.
a!s'a Of heautifyin9 the city They re
Gently secured the services Of w T.
.Afkley Of Dayton. O. To give IA free
lecture on landscape GARDENING, and
III" taAn hH, bt'ei lnhen mp with en.
th,l>iastD AS a starter the Scottish
Rite bodies >>i4i make Il flower and veg
"tab.e gai1e.i Of the vacant lot aiion-
ing the Masonic home
III. MAs"n- of Reno. Nav., will short
Is erect a temple III that city 10 cost
tiJ,thD
The fund being raised in New York
for 4 Masonic snilitariUm for eonSump
tiye> now Amounts 10 over $4,000.
Masonic tloiAr>' ensiiy Won are tightly
valued: aliI iile brother who is ad
yanr"d 70 the east by the rapid transi,
line is likely 20 he of very iltla ,i>r to
the ln!gn after his year of service has
expired. =. keystone.
THE Masonic. Gtmrinry association ot
Custer City. Dkln,. was chartered re
Gently with 500 capital
\ class af fifty received the thirty
second degree Il the aaii,is,i reunion Of
Ia, Scotjis, Kite bodies Of Omaha,
Nnb
The oldest MaSouic l,Nige IN tue I'i>
tritt Of Columbia is Potomac M. >. I,
recently celebrated! is one hundred ami
sixteenth anniversary.
Reports at the ret.eat ani,tlai meeting
Of San t'rAu,.iscu I.oIg" of Perfr. ton,
No |. showed membership of 7o6 and
asset. Of $50 900.
In Iowa iodl,r dues and grand lodge
dues are payable in advance. In Penn
sylvauia the grand master decides that
it is uniaw awiu to require the payment
Of dues il advance.
Plans hay" heen ordered drawn for
a $4,000 Masonic temple IL Sioux
Falls, S ~ Il will l,., one of the finest
Of its kind III the world
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1905-05-28
CECE EPTlVE pPEARhNCE

Here Is an incident thaI /, related
In connection with tho interest al
present belue Manifested liz 9sys-
T. ms II shows that there are moro
W&ys than one oe getting the best
Of the bank, and in this ease a1 least
&hstruse and t"dioa, calculations
were not necessary
One evening at Diuant in Belgium
a benevolent looking Old gentleman
entered the casino and sitting down
next the croapier. he produced three
! e00franc notes This mCupg be i'm
iEediateiy exchanged for itS equiva=
lent IN counters For nearly an hour
he remained sitting listless}g before
the table, careiessiy watching the play
Suddenly there came from The other
end Of the table the sound If hi2h
Y ords one Of the players Aagl;.. &c
c"5ed the mar opposite G tasilsg
annexed his ujnninss t'in2Ily the
.wo men came to blows, anj tla crgH-
iars had to interfere - separate