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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Mrs. Edna Clay of this city will leave tomorrow for Charlotteville Va, where she will spend several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

J. H. Lumpkin and Master David Vaughan have gone to New York where they will spend several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Leo Maas and his mother, Mrs. s Maas, left tonight for Waukesha, where they will spend sometime for their health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
The News of Mobile

negro for social functions with the white man. In commercial, educa- tional and charitable work and that negro is anxious to be associated with the white man. Social equality Is & myth. The advancement the negro has made in, all lines of intelligence and wealth has given him all he wants so- cially among his own people We wish the white people to know that no prominence given Washington in n>social affairs with white people in the North creates any desire for like incidents In the South"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Robert Young left tonight for New York where he will join his sister. Miss Mary Young.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

G. 1T. Kimball and J. z. Rolen of Montgomery spent today in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Mrs. D. J. Spiro of Camden spent today in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Mass for Archbishop Chaperle.

In the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception this morning solemn pom tifcal mass was said for the repose of the soul of the lamented Archbishop Chapelle of the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Rt. Rev. Edward P Allen. Bishop of the Diocese of Mobile. was the celebrant. A large number of the Catholic clergy was present and as- sisted at the mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

of Port Arthur at Electric Park. It will he given in all its briIliancy and beau- ty.
 See the big show tOnight-the Fall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Judge and Mrs. P. II. Pitts, Miss Maude and Kitty Pitts left tonight for Waukesha. where they will spend sew eral weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

J. T. Murfee of Marion spent today in Selma on business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Advertiser Bureau.
 Mobile, Aug. Is.

The remains of Miss Easter Cowiey were brought to Mobile this afternoon from Pensacola, Fla. where her demise occurred at 7:15 o'clock last night. The death of this most estimable lady was sudden and totally unexpected and cre- ated a profound shock to her host of friends here and at Toulminville. where she resided nearly her entire life.
 Miss Cowley had only recently gone to Pensacola to visit niece and few days ago was taken i'll, though 1t was not thought her condition was serious. She is survived by brother. Mir. John Cowley of Touiminville. sister. who is a nun at the Academy of the visi- tation. The interment will be made in the Catholic Cemetery tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

T. D. Kemp of Marion was a visito, to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Jake Topper will leave tomorrow for New York city where he goes on busi- ness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

The collapse of the ceiling in the meat market department of the south ern market yesterday occasioned much comment last evening and today. It Is understood that all of the interior overhead work in that wing of the old structure will be removed and a thorough overhauling given the build Ing. City Engineer Towie is now fig uring on this proposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Mrs. Reese Dudley of Benton spent today in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Jehnnon Talks Senne.

A. N. Johnson, a local colored under- taker, and chairman of the negro aux Hilary to assist the Auxiliary Sanitary Association in cleaning up the city, speaking of the Booker Washington escapade in walking into a dining room with Wanamaker's daughter. said: But the attention given the incident, the colored people would never know of the occurrence, which certainly does not create any desire on the part of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Miss Annie M. vasser of Mobile ar rived in the city today and is the guest of her sister, Mrs. k. A. Vasser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

has ceased to be a cause of rejoicing, but has become in stead a burden to be dreaded and looked forward t> with melanchc
 and apprehensio...
 About three months before our last baby was born { which is our 'fourth), writes Mrs. Nellie Carl, of Myrtlepoint, Coos
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
NIT. kearns Congratulated.

Mir. Fred T. Kearns. who was last night elected building inspector of the city of Mobile, was busily engaged to- day in receiving congratulations of hrs many, friends. It is predicted by many that Mir. Kearns will. fill the position to the entire satisfaction of the mu- nicipal authorities and others interest ed. MT. Kearns will take the oath of ofiice tomorrow morning and at once enter upon ths duties thereof.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Crnuford Escnnes.

Henry Crawford. the young man who with his child wife, aged 14 years, has had many troubles in this city. and who a few days ago was fined in the Police Court on the charge of carrying con cealed weapons and an affray with a knife. has escaped from the street gang. Crawford and his young wife have be- come well known In police and muni- cipal circles since coming to Birming- ham from Macon. Ga. some month or so ago. and upon the day that the young husband was fined in the police court the Mayor furnished the wife with transportation to Macon, Ga, the home of her parents. and had her placed on the train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

Mir, and Mrs. J. P. Morgan of Toul- minville are receiving the sympathy of the death of their little son, Joseph He was nearly years old. and an ex- ceptionally bright child. The remains were inferred in the Catholic Cemetery, this city, this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Alabama Deserter.

headquarters of the escape of an Ala bama boy from the United States ar my. win Miller, whose home is in Tuscumbia. and who enlisted in the service in Birmingham July 25th. is the boy who Is charged with being a deserter from the army.
 full description of the boy has been furnished the department. also giving the name of his. parents. He deserted, it Is alleged, from the Jef-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
NEWS OF BIRMINGHAM

The board of police commissioners at a meeting held last night passed the following resolution:
 "Wheras. The recent charges against Commissioner George c. Phillips of this board tn connection with the man agement of the Rabbit Foot Saloon board of aldermen in revoking the ii- cense of said saloon, therefore,
 Be it resolved, That this board of commissioners S,1S hereby request Commis- of this body, to take effect at once"
 Commissioner Lucien Brown intro duced the resolution and it was adopt sioner Warren. Commissioners Park CT. Lonahue and Jones refused to vote. Commissioners Phillips. who was pres the board be called for next Tues day night. at which time. he said he would give an answer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Nh PoIice Caurt.

this subject which Is dear to the hearts of all Selmians.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Tuition Free For Thirty Days

If you will within fifteen days clip this notice from The Advertiser and present it to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
ANGEL CHILDREN.

Ia there any happier woman in this world than that mother whose each successive little one seems to her but one more dar- ling angel to continually lift her thoughts toward the sunshine of perfect happinessI But sorry Is the lot of that poor moth- CT to whom motherhood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Fell From Ship.

Pilot Dennis Smith, a young man in his second year as bar pilot, is in a side of q steamship. He brought the Anselm, the first mail steamer from the tropics, originally running to New Or leans. bringing mall here. from the outer bar In going down the side of the steamship. he missed his footing on the ladder and fell to the wharf. He was picked up and carried to the wharfinger's office. While no bones were broken, he began vomiting blood and 1t Is feared he is internally Injured.
 With reference to the rumor which originated here that Right Rev. Bishop Edward P Allen of the diocese of Mo bile would be among the possibilitie for the succession to the lamented Arch bishop Chappelle, his eminence said to- day: The report that I am to succeed Archbishop Chappelle is absurd, and should not be noticed"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
senate soIooD,. I.icen.e.

Chief Wier. of the Police Department, has submitted a written recommenda- ton to the Board of Mayor and Alder men to revoke the license of the Sem ate Saloon, on Twentieth Street be- tween First and Second Avenues.
 This saloon, according to the state ment of the Chief of Police, has been partment and 1t is thought the best thing to do under the circumstances is to revoke the license This action on the part of the Chief was nok decided upon owing to one offense, but Is the outcome of several alleged offenses committed by the managers and em- ployes of the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
MT. 4illman's Will.

MFs httAm&h0 WILL
 The will of the late T. T. Hillman. who died on August 4th at Atlantic City, was filed in the probate court
 MT. Hiilman by his will appoints his wife executrix.
 He makes specific pequests of the greater part of his land and other be- quests amounting to the aggregate thousand ls585, ,O00( dollars. .devisfng to his wife practically all of the land owned by him and two hundred thous- and $200.000l dollars, and devising to his brother, John Fl. Hillman: his sis ter, Mrs. Mamie H. Franklin: his sis- ter, Mrs. Grace c. Scales, one hundred thousand (S10O, ,o00) dollars each, devils ing to Mrs. Mary A. Hillman twenty thousand $20, 000) doIiars and to his niece, Mary Barbour, ten thousand t$1O.000) dollars.
 All the rest and residue of his property he devises to the Title Guar antee Loan and Trust Company in to pay the income over to his wife during her life with remainder to his brother, John H. Hillman. and his sis ters. Mrs. Franklin ana Mrs. Scales: shows the value of the estate
 William Hood, A. B. Tanner and P. s. Smyer are the witnesses to the will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
Rnn Away from School.

Two boys. who later proved to be runaways from the Industrial School at East Lake, called up the police headquarters this morning and stated that they had been held up and robbed. They were carried to head quarters. where investigation showed that they had escaped from the insti- tuition. They will be returned
 The Elks of Birmingham will give a picnic at Germania Park tomorrow About 1 800 tickets have been sold, and 1t is thought the attendance will be over two thousand.
 Increased business at the postoff1ee has necessitated several changes. The entire lower floor will be remodeled and new places made for the money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17

At a meeting of the Street Committee held today at noon in the City Engi- mend to the City Council at the regular meeting tonight upon a motion of AL derman Jones that no more contracts be let by the city to do work on streets during the summer months where street car tracks are laid
 The adopting of this motion was the result of complaint made by citizens on South Twentieth Street of the condi- ton of the entire street from Avenues c to G. .--.-
 Tn the inferior Criminal Court this morning Queenie Boswell and Matte Pitts, both coIored. were found guilty of highway robbery and bound over to await the action of the grand jury on a bond of $1.000 each.
 It is alleged that the two women held up and robbed J. H. Bolton q few nights ago fin this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-17
noard of Equalixat ton.

The Board of Revenue and Road Commissioners, sitting as a Board of Equalization. has, tte past few days been wrestling with a hard problem. Tax Commissioner Friend, during the period between the closing of assess ments and reopening of the books of the Tax Assessor. has been busy and this week his attention is being turned towards owners of property in Citron- ellie precinct. In almost every tn- stance where he has recommended tn- creases the board has sustained him, though. at times. not SO much as he asked for. In several of these latter cases he has filed an appeal. Today in one case he filed notice to the above effect It was In a tract belonging to the Coleman estate. The property was assessed at $700 and Tax Commissioner Friend asked for an increase to $6.000. Witnesses pro and con wore heard and the Board finally increased the assess ment to $1,500. The Commissioner promptly gave notice of an appeal.
 Five fruit steamers arrived up to this port today with a total of 132,- 900 punches of bananas. The Esparta, from Port Limon, which arrived up this afternoon. brought 45.0o0 punches. the largest cargo ever discharged here.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Death of Hsrtlson county Mar.

This morning at Cook Hospital &C.
cured the death of Nicholas Post, a
resident of Short Creek, Harrison
county. He had been in the hospital
for several weeks and his condition
for some tine had been critical. The
remains We're taken to the Cunning
ham morgue on Jefferson street and
this afternoon we're sent to his late
home in Harrison county, where funer-
al services will be held and the re-
mains laid to rest.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
PASSES AeoLIsAEp.
Holders of B. and o. Annals In Con-
neIIsvlIIs Get The Sad News
Of "Nevermore,"

whe cutting. off Of passes on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad and the
Pennsylvania railroad is worrying
some folks in Connellsyille Quite a
few people, says the Courier, have
had annual passes for years in Con
rellsville and they can see their fin
ish with the present orders that are
being sent ont from the headquarters
of 10th companies. The pass holders
in this nelghborhood have received
notice that their passes will not be re-
newed and that 1t is of no use to send
then. in as heretofore for renewal.
The issuance Of passes to Connells'
vile men dlning the last few years has
grown to a wonderful extent. Hereaf,
ter the railroads announce only raj
road employees vii! receive passes.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
/. !
nI.RILLIAlNT gy,gNT
Was the Dance Given at the Maniey
Last Night.

/.
Miss Stella Metzgar and Mr.. VIII
Metzgar delightfully."- entertained a
number of their friends at lance
last evening at the Manley hotel. Mrs.
Metzgar and Miss Metzgar held an in.
formal reception in the reception hall
before the dancing began. The dance
programme was composed Of twenty
two numbers and several extra and
1t was a late hour when the guests
took their departure. Between the
twelfth and thirteenth dances a deli
ctous luncheon was served by the
Manley caterer and delicious punch
was served during the evening.
Omen's orchestra furnished excel
lent music. Mrs John Rock, Mr., and
Mrs. George 7. Watson, Mr.. and Mrs.
Edwin Robinson, Mr.. and Mrs. Char,
ley Powell, Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Hesse, Mr., and Mrs. Murray Dicker-
son. Mrs. S. +. Nuzum, Misses Anna
Sands, Lucy Raymond, Gladys De.
Bolt, Edna Morgan, Virginia Fleming,
Jean Fleming, Ida Stone, Lenore
Brahm, Ruth Arnett, Mary Raymond,
Hazel Mcdonald, Edna and Mayme
wurtz, Elizabeth Watson Madge
Sample, Messrs. Ed. Holbert, Henry
Lively, Howard showalter, Edward
Slack, Sam Butcher, Earl Hennen.
Marley Holbert, Karl Lowe, Charley
Robb, Sweeney Fleming, Milton
Frantz. James Shinn, Messrs. Witt
shire, Rogers, Moore, Guy Prichard
and Lindsay Peddicord, of Morgan
town. Col. Owens, of New York, and
Mr.. Rucker, of Keyser.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Normal Notes..

The Normal School will close Fri
day and will 10: resume until January
8, when the winter term will begin.
Prof. U. S. Fleming will so, TO
Shlnnston Friday 10 make an address
at a teachers institute.
The elocution department under tie
management of Miss Grant, Mrs. BIZ
lhgslca's department of music and
Miss Ridgley's department of art nave
al been doing excellent work and
We're very largely patronized.
The students will leave Friday for
thei. homes to spend the holidays.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
CANAL C1lllI ION
WILL CONE sEFo re sENie.T E FOR
CONFIRMATION AFTER TIME
LIMII ENPIREs.

WASHINGTON. Dec. q. The Pres.
ident has decided to return to the SEN
ute the notice Of confirmation Of the
Panama Canal Commission and in or
der that, as required by the Senate.
their nomination may be reconsidered,
lie declines to take advantage of the
three days limit beyond which the Sen.
ate cannot recall combinations. The
commissioners were originally CON
flrmed on December 16, SO the Prest,
dent would have the right, should he
choose to exercise it, to refuse the
Senate's request.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
Reception at Warrington.

The Misses Mclaughlin, Grace
Bucnanon and Ross Dodge gave re-
ception last night at Miss Buchanon's
home on Buffalo street to Miss Bess
Craker. The Buchanon parlors were
beautifully decorated and a delight
full evening was spent at progressive
eucher. There we're eight tables,
Miss Marion Shaw winning the ladies
prize, gold candlestick and Mr.,
Harry Beatty the gentleman's prize, a
silver Elk's match box. Refreshments
we're served after the games-Man-
nlngton Record,
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
SPENT TOO MUCH
And When His Father chided 5im
Huntington Youth Wanted
TO Die.

HUNTINGTON, w. Va Dec 21.-Ed'
ward Mccormick, the eighteen year.
old son of James Mccormick, the well
Known livery man, OF Ninth street,
took carbollc ACID with suicidal intent.
1t appears that the young man had
been chided by his father on account
CT n tendency 10 extravaganza, and
that.be so took the matter to heart
thut he determined to put an end to
his existence. He will recover.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
NEW MINISTER
viii Take Charge of Work Early In
January.

Rev. 2. +. Bates, of Beaver Falls,
Pa, who was recently called to the
pastorate Of the Central Christian
Church, of this city, will be here to
take charge of the work the second
Sunday in January. Rev, Bates is a
strong man and the church is to be
congratulated on securing his SER
vices.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
smeIt the Llmhuraer,

Curt Meyers and Ed. Jackson, well
known young negroes, are undergoing
trial this Afternoon in Justice Swind.
ler's court for the theft of a bunch Of
limburger cheese. officer Gould got
the scent and made the arrests.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Frank Deshon as the "IIttIe tramp"
in miss Bob White" was aIIthat could
be desired, but It is said he is better
suited for the tile role Of "The Office
Boy
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Nothing better for a Christmas pres
ent than pair of Broh's shoes or sltr-
Ders, corner of Main street and Parks
avenue.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
MEETING Postponed.

The meeting arranged for to.mor.
row afternoon by the ladies Of the
Presbyterian Church has been post.
poned until after Christmas.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

A. G. Klnkead Of the Globe Store
will sell you a box of flne cigars for
a Christmas Gift.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
cbrlstnas sill,

The Ladies' Aid Society, ia
N. q Church, wiz have
sale Of aprons and fancy Norl "a
cember 81, % and 2s They
hold an exchange on Saturday
at the church. The pubIIcls cordiss
invited.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Yeager'sstore will be open evenings
from December ii to Saturday, De-
cember 20.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Have you seen our pipes? A%o
Kinkead.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Our Christmas postals are special
" nice at SC each. Clifford Kinkead's
store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Have you seen our framed plcturesi
a. Q. Klakead at the Globe Store.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
For solid comfott'Broni's slipp5fsa'

See our fancy goods. Larger line
than ever.
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21

Frank peshonis many admire ilsil
Be glad ef al opportunity so alFl
a aeWiplayS @lsi
The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1905-12-21
When you want lnlorIl

Sec us
When you want information on IN,
surance.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-16
.MRS. INGERICK BETTER.
Able to Tall Nationally Suspected
Murderer Not Found.

Mfddletown, y. Y. oct 15.-Enorts TO find the
man who disappeared from here on the day Oh
the OIney tragedy. and who is suspected OF the
crime. have so far proved frutless. The condl-
ton Of Mrs Ingerick. who was found uncon-
scious in the Oiuey barn. has greatly improved
Her wounds are almost healed. and to-day she
was able to talk nationally.
She has not Vet been informed OF the death
Of her daughter and the OIney brothers. and to-
dav she expressed surprise that the two last
named had not called To see her, as they owed
her some money she said The physicians nope
that with the full restoration OF her mental
faculties she will be able to throw light on the
identity of ner assaiaut-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-16
ITALY AND THE MOROCCAN AFFAIR
Her Action Entirely Friendly and Conoili-
atory.

Rome Oct. 15.-In connection with the alleged
revelations regarding the events which preceded
the resignation OF the French Foreign Minister.
NJ Delcasse the following serni-Oficisl con-
raunication has been issued here.
The action taken by Italy al Paris, London
and Berlin In connection with the Moroccan
s4fai-s was absolutely friendly and cOnciliaJory
md in the interests of peace. The action was
NOT fr11itless as owing TO it France accepted
TIA conference proposed by Germany which the
fHTr1er originally opposed, while italy able
70 induce Germany to agree TO the fundamental
(.l,,,4ftfons claimed by France as 20 the sub
stancs OF the questions TO be discussed by the
co1,ference Foreign Minister Tittcni commUni-
90 I'D this to NJ. Barrere, the French Ambassador
to Italy and nothing else
~ is also understood that the Italian govern
,a,r will continue 10 use its influence at Paris
and Berlin for an understanding between France
and Germany
The relations between italy and France con-
time TO be most friendly. the French govern
merit having emphatically denied a phrase at
trfbuted 10 Premier Rouvier which was consid-
cred disrespectful toward Italy Indeed one
evidence Of these good relations France VIII
send q naval squadron 20 Genoa 70 greet King
Victor Emmanuel. who is going there ON October
- 70 open the new harbor works.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-10-16
MECCA FOR UNMARRIED WOMEN.
Bachelors in South Dakota More than
Double the Number Of Spinsters.

Sioux city Iowa, oct. 10 tspeciaD,-soutn
Dakota should at once become the mecca for
spinsters for the official figures issued by the
State census bureau show that the unmarried
men Of r1arriageable age in South Dakota num-
Der $3.50 as against 24.sS4 OF the opposite sex
who are Of 1narriageable age.
Another peculiar feature OF me CENSUS us
closures is that South Dakota mas Oee-i
-. -. b1- reason Of IT'S divorce laws.
TrTere ar- Eur 8g4 divorced men and o. grass
widows i'm the state 80. e-,,- - +,.. ,a, /
one of the most gratifying features oI ii l til
SO - ~ notnt OF view OF President Reose-
TsIt g. bst me birth ratio leads those or all otner
States IN the Northwest