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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
GRAVEL PIT AGAIN
ALDERMAN ROEMKR DRAGs SKELETON
 BEFORE COUNCIL.
He Avails Himself of Opportunity to Ex- prcss His Opinion, and Was Re-
 buked by Alderman
 Sullivan.

The old. old gravel pit matter had brief but stormy appearance last night before the Council.
 It developed that . movement Is on foot to have the gravel pit abandoned entire ly except for the sand that 1t will supply.
 This Is the pit for which the city paid ss.ooo. When the gravel pit question bobbed up again last night the experienced ones, those who remembered the stormy debates that accompanied the purchase of the pit. and the charges that were made. expected rather salty debate. But it was election time. and the gravel pit proposition might be loaded. It was therefore lhurriediy cov- cred up and the aldermen looked reproach- fully at Alderman Roemer, who had un- covered 1t. 4 Alderman Roemer presented a report upon the resolution abandoning the gravel pit and directing the Mayor to purchase clay gravel at 4s cents a cubic yard. The favorable report upon this resolution was signed by only one member of the committee, Alder man Roemer himself. the chairman. The communication to the Council. if 1t was signed by only ono member of the coml mittee. gave MT. Roemer a chance to make another attack on the gravel pit and re- assert that . great mistake was made when the city bought the pit.
 He declared that it cost s5 cents cubic yard for every cubic yard of gravel taken out of the pit and brought to the city. This
 
 kind and that 1t washed with every rain. On the other hand the gravel brougth from the McLemore pit. he said, of the clay variety and the very sort needed. Tnis gravel cost the city only 45 cents yard. The difference between the price of the two gravels was further lesseneJ. Mir Roemer argued. by the fact that the sand in the pit could be sold for four cents cubic yard.
 Alderman Teague said that the matter was an important one but that 1t had never been brought before him as member of the Streets Committee. He pointed out that the paper which was before the Coun- ell was signed by only one member and could not therefore be considered Q re- port. He had no doubt what Mir. Roemer said about the pit was true. but he had not himself had the time to investigate it. The point of order raised by Mr. Teaeue was sustained. and Mr. Roemer asked for and was granted permission to withdraw the report.
 ''Yes." said Alderman Sullivan, "let him take that old gravel pit skeleton and cram 1t back in the closet. I wonder how long he Is going to keep on bringing 1t out" Just as long as am a member of the Council" declared Alderman Roemer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
DRINK THE CAUSE OF MORE
 rDWNAU1 UN nUrn 4.


 Another horrible tragedy in our midst. causing much excitement and bitter feeling. goes down a long line of crime in this country resulting from excess i've use of liquor. The liquor habit is universally recognized by physicians as disease. It can be cured by Orrine.
 This meritorious cure Is the result of over ten years scientific research by Washington chemist. It has been test ed by physicians who pronounce 1t won derful. We have made arrangements with the brine Company Inc. Wash ington, D. C., to furnish Orrine to peo- pie who are desirous Of being freed from this horrible disease caused by the excessive use of whiskey, beer or other alcoholic stimulants. Orrine No. 1. Gin powder form) can be given se- cretly in tea, coffee or food without the patients knowledge. Orrine No. 2 Gin pill forIn) is for those who desire to be free from the craving for aico- holic stimulants. We sell Orrine at $1 per package and the company guaran- tees to cure the craving or refund ev- cry cent paid for it. We do not hesi- tate to recommend it to you. E. c. Fowler. 10 Dexter Avenue, Montgom- cry. tn-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Too Rich For His Bleed.

ExcnanSe.
 A tall. raw-boned individual. who didn't need a grasshopper peeking out of a side pocket to tell he was from Kansas. wandered into Second Ave- uue cafe few days ago. After look ing the room over carefully he selected a seat at a table near the door. After he had arranged his chair with much noise. and not without attracting some attention, 1t dawned upon him that other men In the eating place had taken off their hats. The Kansas man removed a battle-scarred felt and deposited it carefully under the table.
 A waiter brought him the regular dinner bill of fare and waited for the order. The Kansas man didn't say a word.
 He was hard at work.
 He studied over that program for nearly half an hour, and then with a sigh arose. put on the green helmet and started for the door.
 What is the matter, sir?" anxiously queried a waiter. thinking that the patron had been offended.
 "Too steep fer me. young feller. I can't pay $2S.45 for one meal. It's too rich fer my blood"
 On the table at which the Kanaas small piece Of papcr covered with figures. He had added the prices eT everything on the hill of faFs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
MOTHERS CONGRESS.
Trienuial Convention Begins in WashingtOn
 Friday.

Washington. March 6.-Deiesates ron Motheyr' Congresses in twenty States of the linton ara expected to attend the triennial National Congress of Mothers. which opens in washington March 10. The address oi President Roosevelt before the Congress will be delivered Monday evening. Marcn IS.
 There will be a model nursery in charge of Mir. Frederick T. Dubois Of "ashinS IS ton ,Ss national treasurer of the Congress. Child hood conditions In other lands will be dis- cussed on International Day, which has been set for Wednesday, March 10. Among the speakers will be Sir Mortimer Durand. Am bassador of Great Britain; Mir. Kioki. Of the Japanese Legation. and Dr. Samuel McCune Lndaay. former United States Conainissi0"- CT to Porto Rico.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
In coverumept,s Favor.

London, March 6.--At the conclusion of question time in the House of Com mons today Swift McNeill (Irish Na- tionalistl moved the adjournment of the House to call attention to the ap- pointment of Lord Selborne as High Commissioner in South Africa, he hav- ing filled the post of under Secretary of the Colonies at the time of the Jameson raid and during the friction with the Transvaal prior to the Boer war. MT. McNeilfs motion was de- feated. the governments majority be- ing 5s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
WOtnen and Society.
IN HONOR OF MRS. MER-
BY MRS. ,. N. DE C0TTHs.

IN HONOR or MRS. MER-
 RILL AND COL. sPROUT.
 MT. and Mrs. R. P. Dexter gave beautiful dinner last evening in honor of their friends, Col George E. Sprout and his sister, Mrs. Augustus Merrill of New York, who are spending some time in Montgomery. There were covers for ten and the tone of the table and din- ing room adorning was red.
 The centerpiece was of red carnations and plumosa and at either end of the table red candles in silver candelabra continued the brilliant scheme. On the name cards sentiments appropriate to each guest were written and before the first course each card was read out
 MT. and Mrs. Dexter entertained de- lightfully and their guests of honor, Mrs. Merrill and Colonel Sprout are charming persons whom 1t is pleasure to meet.
 EPwORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL.
 On Friday evening the Epworth League of the Clayton Street Methodist Church held their monthly social meet ing at the residence of the pastor, Rev. E. E. Moore, col Mildred Street. There was a large crowd present and most enjoyable evening was spent by all present. The following were present and participated in the pleasures of the evening: Mir. and Mrs. L. R. Cox, MT. and Mrs. J. E. Bowman, MT. and Mrs. T. 8. Thweatt. MT. W. A. Shirah. Misses Mary. Duckie and Blanch Reese, Misses A. D. Scott, Nell Scott, Mary Brainard, Rosa Hubert. Sallie Pruitt. Addie Beeder, Nora Starr, Dadye &c., grest, Carrie May Edwards, Carrie Lou Avenger, Sina Lou wadsworth. Maud Thweatt, Lila Yea Avenger and Alma Shirah; Messrs. Weaver, Williams, Wadsworth, G. wadsworth. John Nor | ris, Ebb Starr. W. o. Thweatt, Sweat. Paul King, Chas. Sanders. c. K. Orr and Wood Pruitt. After spending a pleasant evening in social intercourse and games suited to such a gathering, the guests were invited into the din- ing room where delightful refreshments were served. Those who had charge of this part of the program, Mir. and Mrs. Bowman. Misses Reese. Orr and Avenger, spared no pains in making this feature of the program an enjoyable | one The guests on departing express ed themselves as desirous of a return of such anSeyent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
SUBWAY STRIKE.
Employees Go out and Police Reserves
 Are On Duty.

Employees Go out and Police Reserves
 Are On Duty.
 New York, March 6-Generai Mana ger Hedley of the IInterborough Rapid Transit Company, tonight issued a notice to all employees warning them that all who do not report for work as usual will If trouble comes" be dismissed, and assuring all "of the large numbers who will remain loyaf' that they will be advanced to the places of the men who quit and de- claring that the new men will be re- tained in the company's employ.
 Police reserves were sent to all the elevated and subway stations at II o'clock tonight.
 After the reply of Manager Hediey had been read by the employees of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company in Harlem 1t was decided to call a strike of employees on the subway and the elevated roads at a. m., and put it in full operation at a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
sTRYCHNINE INDICATED.
Chemists Examine Contents of Mrs.
 StanfOrJ's Stomach,

Honolulu, March 6.-There Is a re- port in circulation here which is con- sidered to be we'll founded to the ef- feet that the chemists have failed to find strychnine in the organs of Mrs. Stanford analysed by them, but that they have found indications of the poison and will probably so testify at the inquiry. saying that while the pres ence of strychnine was not developed by the analysis they are convinced of Its presence.
 After consultation with the chem lsts today High Sheriff Henry told the correspondent of the Associated Press that he knew no more as to whether or not strychnine had been found in the organs than he did at first.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
poonevelt at Theatre.

washlngton, March 6.-President Roosevelt tonight attended the theatre for the first time in some weeks, ind ing need of relaxation after the strain of the congressional session and the in- auguration. He witnessed Miss Mary Irwin's production at the Columbia Theatre of Mrs Black Is Back" With the President were Mrs. Roosevelt, Miss Roosevelt, Senator Lodge and Mrs. Lodge and pr. W. L. Bigelow. The President laughed heartily at the top ical and coon songs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Ngacou Ranker Dead.

Macon, Ga, March 6.-After a pro- tracted illness Joseph Marshal John ston died at his home, Hill Crest, to- night in his 6sth year. Mir. Johnston was president of the American National Bank of Macon, and largely identified with State affairs. He was a brother of Mrs Richard Wilson of New York, ana the father of Mrs. W. Delancey Kountz of Pittsburg. The funeral will occur Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
sNnTHsON's TOMB.
Ceremony Over Remains of Famous M@ti'
 tution's Founder.

Ceremony Over Remains of Famous &@u-
 tution's Founder.
 Washington. March 6.V-The regents of the Smithsonian Institution today participated in the ceremony of sealing the tomb of James Smithson. the founder of the insti- tution The tomb was brought here re- gently from Genoa and placed in a room of the Smithsonian building fitted up as a mortuary chapel pending final disposition. The tomb is behind a grille formed of the original railing which surrounded 1t at Genoa. All the regents proceeded in a body to the mortuary chapel where the casket containing the remains was immediately placed in it's temporary resting place and sealed.
 At meeting of the regents which pre- ceded the ceremony Vice President Fair banks took his seat among the regents for the first time. All the members of the board voiced regret at the leaving of Sem ator Cockerel of Missouri, whose appoint ment as Interstate Commerce Commissioner makes him no longer a regent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Still n MYaterY.

San Francisco, March 6.-"We are no nearer a solution of the mystery sur rounding the death of Mrs. Stanford than we were two days ago." said Cap tain of Detectives Burnett today. "Un- til it has been established that crime has actually been committed, the hands of the local police department will be tied. That means that we have neces- sarily dropped all work until the re- ports of the chemists and autopsy sur geons reach us."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Ali Game in sason Today's Prices at the Famous Mecca
All Game in Season.

SOUP.
 Oyster Soup a la Kalamazoo IS; Com somne Marechal de Nay. IS; Plain Celery l5; Dill Pickles. 10; Queen Olives. 10.
 FISH.
 planked spanish Mackerel, 35; Filet of Trout. Tomato Sauce, 30; Crab Meat Ia Marguery, 40; PIanked shad 6 Ia Mecca, 3b; oysters in Chafing Dish Ia Mecca, DO.
 ENTREES AND ROAsTs Curry of Lamb en Bordure with Potato Pancakes 35; Fresh Beef Tongue with stewed Cabbage and Mashed Potatoes. 50; :; Small sirloin Steak with Mecca fotatoes flor one), 4oc; Prime Ribs of Beef au jus with Mashed Potatoes, 70; Stuffed Phila- delphia Capon with Apple Fritters and Po- tatoes. 70.
 JOS KRUrIAN, Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
John w. Gates HI.

Mexico City. March 6.--John w. Gates is at a local hotel seriously i'll with quincy and he has abandoned his trip into the hot country
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
WILL APPOINT NEGRO.
Negro Lawyer Is to Be InternaI Reve-
 mue Collector.

Mue OOhHEctUFs -" Washington, March 6.-There is au- thority for the positive statement that the President has fully decided upon the appointment of Charles W. Ander- son. a negro lawyer of New York, as Internal Revenue Collector for the Sec ond District of New York. to succeed Charles H. Treat, who will be ap- pointed to succeed Ellis H. Roberts treasurer of the United States al Washington.
 These changes, however will not be made until next June' when MT. Rob- erts will have completed an eighth term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
JAP FORCES
 SUCCESSFUL
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 been marked for assassination in spite of the promises contained in the impe- rial rescript issued on March 3. On account of .the receipt recently of sev- eral warnings and terrorist notifica- tions, the sentries about the Grand Dukes palace have been doubled and ordered to exercise special watchful- ness. According to current reports a terrorist disguised in the uniform of a general attempted to gain access to the Grand Duke on Saturday. On be- ing searched the man was found to be armed with loaded revolver.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
PERSONAL ITEMS

Miss Maggie Sweeney and Mrs. Fred Hogan have gone to Mobile to visit friends and see Mardi Gras. From there they will go to New Orleans.
 Miss Marjorie Lyon of Greensboro, N. C., is the guest of Mrs. Thomas Crab tree at the home of Mir. and Mrs. Alex Garland.
 Mrs. W. H. Schoolcraft has gone to Mobile to attend Mardi Gras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
VEGETABLES.

Potato Pancakes. IS; Sweet Corn. 15;
 June Peas, IS; Boiled Rice, 10: Asparagus 25; Praised Celery: 10; sausrkraut 10; lee, IS; Lima Beans. IS; Boston Baked Beans, 10.
 SALAD.
 Tomatoes. 15: Lettuce. IS: En Surprise. IS; Waldorf. 16.
 Pudding sabayan, 10; Grapefruit IS; Baked Apples and Cream. IS; Preserved Peaches, Is; Mince or Apple Pie. 10; Oranges. 15; omelette Epicure. %; English stilton, IS; Imperial, IS; Swiss. 10; Ameri- can Cheese, 10; Cafe a ia Creme. 10; Cafe Francais, 10.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Hall in Cuhm

Santiago de Cuba. March 6.--There was a heavy hail storm here this af- ternoon, which lasted twenty minutes. The last recorded storm of this kind occurred twenty-seven years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
VOAA STOVE WAL
 $3.75 Per Ton.
 Order Quick This Week. Phone 94. ANDERSON COAL co.
Treasury Shaw will retire from the cabinet in February, 1906.
Rancher's Crime.

Fl Paso. Texas. March s.-Harry corson. a former employe on a sheep ranch near Phoenix Aria, shot two Mexicans while in a frenzy of anger today and then killed him. aelf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

THE FINEST CARNATIONS. Fancy Mammoth Pink, S1 per dozen. Lawson Deepest Pink, 56 cents. Home Grown. If Rosemont Gardens. Phone geo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
shaw to Retire.

Washington, March 6.--It was am nounced today that Secretary of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
To Settle Claim,

Raleigh. N. C.. March s.-The biil au- thorizlng the Governor to arrange for the settlement of the South Dakota claim passed the General Assembly today.
Evening star., 1905-07-30
FOREIGN BoURsEs.

PARIS July 2S-The bourse today was
firm throughout. Russian imperial Is were
quoted at $40 and Russian bonds OF 1904
at 50200
BERLIN. July 29.-The general tendency
of the bourse today was firm.
Evening star., 1905-07-30

dends. and the market price was between
5000 and $1O0.
1t is only when the captains of finance
suffer from the maIady OF the mob-impa-
tience-that they permit themselves crimes
of stupidity. All the recent disclosures"
and revelations of cooked practices in high
quarters are distinctly traceable to the de-
sire to get richer quicker. These men
made the same mistakes that lesser greed
stricken men are forever making. Their
Judgment suffered because of their impa-
tience; not only the ethical side was 1g-
nored but ordinary common sense van
ished. IF it had not been for that they
never would have been found out, and per-
haps, even they might never have done
anything which mattered whether it was
ever found out or not.
One of the few interesting incidents OF
the week was the publication of the earn
ings of the United States Steel Corporation
for the June quarter. At the time Of the
depression in the stock market in 1903.
when the common stock was selling at 10
cents on the dollar and the per cent pre-
ferred stock at one-half its face value
some of the best steel experts in the world
advised the publicto buy and put away the
Steel shares The speculative community
pail no heed to their advice. Since then
the preferred stock has doubled in price
and the common has trebled. 1t is all very
well to falk of the condition of sentiment,
of the psychological wave that swept over
the country and made men so blind that
they could not see any rift in the clouded
financial skies. On the surface the advice
was in the nature of tip given out by the
great gamblers to make the public buy
stocks SO that the same stocks might not
shrink to nothing. But the fact remains
that the real reason why nobody would
take the advice Of steel experts like Charles
NJ Schwab and others and bankers like
Mr.. Morgan and others that 1t came In the
shape of a tip to have patience. These men
said to buy and hold. and in few years
the buyers would make enormous prou.s.
That was too long to wait Nobody wants
to be rich ten or twenty years hence It's
today, or. at the most tomorrow that the
average American wants wealth to come to
him. He may think he is willing to wait.
but he shows he Is not when 1t comes to
acting. There are many exceptions, but
they merely prove the rule, and though by
patience one man loses where ten win. 1t
Is the loss that is held up as the horrible
example OF stupidity In investments and of
the crime Of vaciflation or inaction. In
vestors ere naturally prudent. They must
not only look to the present, but to the
future. But for one investor there are
thousand SPECTATORS and when neither in
vestors nor specula tors are active buyers
IN the securities markets, those that watch
the ticker are mostly professionals. 1t is
then that patience appeals least of all.
+ nd they are typical Americans"
Evening star., 1905-07-30
Not Unusual Expansion.

The expansion of loans and of deposits
above noted is not unusual for the season.
such increase being In great part due to the
transfer hither which is now in progress of
funds from interior bank correspondents.
Fi4ls season, however, owing to partially
consested local monetary conditions the
augmentation of bank deposits
comparisons of changes in loans by in
dlvidual banks show that seven institutions
increased this item by $1I, I,SO0,0UU net of
winch tour banks contributed Sl6sDU 900.
Seven institutions gained S55oo,uyU cash,
three together showing an increase of sS,-
CtEbss}il .si. -
Evening star., 1905-07-30

with the estimates of the increase that
were calculated upon the basis of the trace
able movements of money during the week.
probably because of unrecorded receipts
from various sources. This item, 1t may
be observed. is 80. 194 800 below the maxi
mum of the year. The deposits were aug
mented $22. 346 100. which made the total
81. 764, 900 greater than the highest on Feb
ruary 4, the previous maximum for the
year.
The statement did not show a good proof
the sum of the increase in loans plus the
gain in cash being s.. .078 100 in excess of the
augmentation in deposits. The required re-
serve was increased s., $50. .675 deducting
which from the gains in cash left 1856 OPS
as the increase in surplus reserve to $15.-
3oo,sl3. Computed upon the basis of de-
posits less those of S. i56. 600 public funds
the surplus is ST. .420 200
The daily average of bank clearings dur
ing the week was S233. .00o. coo. or $1,000. .0oO
less than in the previous week Clearings
on Saturday. rejecting Fridays business,
were S2T3, 2O2 S3.J