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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
FAMOUS ACTRESS DEAD.
Jessie Bartlett Davis Passes Away
 Suddenly.

Chicago, May 14.-Jessie Bartlett Davis, the well known actress and singer, died suddenly at her home in this city today. The cause of her death was heart disease, produced by naphritis. She was taken i'll on Frt- day and on Saturday morning became unconscious from which condition she never recovered. When her physicians first diagnosed her illness as nephrifis on Friday no alarming symptoms were apparent, but Saturday morning she grew suddenly worse until 6;S0 this morning when she died.
 Mrs. Davis first became prominent on the stage while she was connected wieh the "Bostonians." Her first engage ment on the stage was in the role of ''Buttercup," in 'Pinafore." about thirty years ago. After being connected with the "Bostonians' for nearly ten years, Mrs. Davis severed her connection with that organization In 1901, when she en- tered vaudeville. Her last regular engagement in opera was with Francis wilson's company in 'Ermine" last year.
 Mrs. Davis was the wife of Wil l.. Davis, the well known theatrical niaEla- ger of this city. She was 40 years old.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

will convene in annual session in Bir- minghan tomorrow. The indications are that the attendance will be large something like forty members being expected.
 Inasmuch as much advertising IS now being done by means of bill post ing the Association has many qucs- tions tor discussion. The members are anxious to conduct the business on similar plans in all cities throughout the South and Southeast as much as possible, local conditions, of course. to be considered. The sessions or this convention will be held at the Hillman Hotel and will continue for two days. The local bill posters and distributors will entertain the delegates.
 A number of officers and delegates have already arrived. among them W A, Sheetz, of Nashville, president; Il. E. Stoops, of Chattanooga, Secretary; w. S. Burton, of Richmond; F. H. FoW. CTS, of Macon, Ga; F. F. Stoops, or Chattanooga: Charles Barnard. of Chi cago; J. D. McMaups. of New York. Rooms are being held for number or men interested in the work coming here from New York, Chicago and oth- CT large cities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
TO BUILD BRIDGES.
RusseIPs Use of Rig Fee for Recording
 Mortgage.

Girard, May 14.-(SpeciaL) )-The $3,SOO which Russell County recently received according to the provisions of the Alabama law, as a fee for record ing a mortgage given by the Seaboard Air Line Railway, is to be devoted to the building of two steel bridges in the county. At the next meeting of the County Commissioners, the location of these bridges will be determined.
 The death of Mrs. Anna Nealy, aged 37 years, occurred at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Ida J. Borden, in this city, after a long illness of cancer. She Is survived by a son, aged 14, and broth CT, MT George w. West.
 The following have been chosen as officers of the Ladies Memorial Asso- citation of Girard: Mrs. Eugene King, President; Mrs. c. F. Prather, Vice. President; Mrs. Garrett Wesley, Secre- tary, and Mrs. B. s. Rally, Treasurer.
 John c. Vann has purchased, in Girard, a team with which he will de- liver mail on the first rural free deliv- cry mail route established out of Scale The route will be from Scale to Villula. then east to w. C. Parry's store, south west to Mrs. r. A. Towards plantation, north to Nuckolrs Crossing. west to the public road from Columbus to Scale. five miles along this road, north of Scale, and thence south to Scale. The distance covered will be twenty-four and three fourths miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
MRS. J. R. oANTELoU DEAD.
She Was the Wife of Prominent Mont-
 gomery Planter.


 Mrs. J. R. Cantelou, wife of one or the best known planters of Montgom- cry County, died at 1905 o'clock this morning at the residence of her daugh- ter, Mrs. M. c. Hall. IA Wiikerson Street, after an Illness of several months duration.
 Some three months ago Mrs. Can telou, owing to i'll health, came to Montgomery from her country home at Cantelou's Hill, on the Selma road, ten miles from the city, for medical treat ment. Everything that science could devise was done for her, but she sank to eternal rest conscious of the end, and passed away peacefully with her loved ones at the 'deathbed.
 Mrs Cantelou was native of Lowndes County, and was 5S years old. As Miss Sallie Epes Adams, the daugh- ter of H. W. Adams, a prominent citi- Aen of Lowndes County, and q native of South Carolina, she was universally loved and admired. At her marriage to J. R. Cantelou she came to Montgomery County to reside. The Cantelou coun- try home on the Selma road has been long famed for It's hospitality.
 Its presiding genius, Mrs. Cantelou, by her winning character, and her gem tleness and refinement, her gracious ness in her home, made it one of the most sought country places of this
  and other entertainments at Cante- lou's Hill have for many years been regarded as the most attractive and most enjoyable of this section. Their charm was due to the old-fashioned, open hearted and true Southern hospi- tality dispensed so graciously by the mistress of the homestead.
 Either by blood or marriage Mrs. Cantelou was connected with the Loves, the Taylors and other promi- nent families of Montgomery.
 Mrs. Cantelou was a devout and zeal ous member of the Roman Catholic Church and died true and loyal in the faith of her childhood.
 She is survived by her husband, one son. MT. R. CanteIou of Cantelou's Hill and one daughter, Mrs. M. c. Hall of Montgomery.
 The funeral arrangements have not been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

mediately take up their work of beau- tifying the City of Montgomery.
 No salaries are attached to the or fees, the honor of the position oelns inc recompense for the energy expend- ed in executing the duties of a Park Commissioner.
 Citizens of Montgomery who are in terested in the movement of cultivating the beauty of the city have already set their eyes on the space between the railroad tracks and the Alabama River at the foot of Commerce Street for public park and other spots about town are also being considered. The city will be asked to donate the river prop erty and expend some mony in making an attractive place.
 The names of several prominent Montgomerians have been mentioned for membership on the commission ana the election of them by the Council will be awaited with interest by large number of persons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
MURDER AND SUICIDE
TRIPLE TRAGEDY IN MEMPHIS
 CLAIMS THREE LIVES.
Night wutchman for Illinois Central Railway Stays Woman and Man Through Jealousy and Then
 Kills Himself.

Memphis, Tenn, May 14.--A triple tragedy occurred here about dusk to- night when Thomas Mccall, night watchman for the Illinois Central Rail- road, shot and killed Edith Ferguson and Hal Williamson. The murderer, an hour later. turned the weapon up- on himself, firing a bullet into his head.
 The shooting occurred on Calhoun Street, in the southern part of the city
 Edith Ferguson. woman well known about town, it appears. was in charge of several furnished rooms. Hal Williamson, who is a brother of form CT Sheriff Williamson of Crittenden County. Arkansas. was with the wo- man a great deal.
 Mccall, who is also from Crittention County, Arkansas, is said to have been insanely jealous of Williamson's at tention to the woman.
 Early tonight he found the two to- gether and without warning fired up- on the couple. Edith Ferguson was instantly killed. and Williamson sus- tained wounds from which he died an hour later in a hospital.
 Mccall after shooting the couple, went to the Tennessee Hotel on Call houn Street. After remaining in a room about an hour the occupants of adjoining rooms were startled by a ploIoA bhOI. n 4uNeSSlSdtAoh SuOWSu tudL Mccall had fired a bullet into his head. The man was taken to the hospital in. an ambulance. but died when the insti- tuition was reached.
 Edith Ferguson. 1t is claimed, was well known in New York city. She game here in February last.
 Edith Ferguson, it. is said, came to Memphis from St. Louis, where she was known as Edith Kennedy. The woman was about 26 years old and handsome. The woman claimed she was tnsensibie to pain. It is said she gave demonstrations in New York be- fore @ medical society, permitting nails to be driven through her hands.
 Hal Williamson was well known in Memphis and Eastern Arkansas. He was 25 years old and connected with family prominent in Arkansas politics. Recently he bought saloon in Cal- houn Street. an dit was here that the shooting occurred Mccall and Will Hanson had been with some friends. The former had visited the saloon ssv- eral times this afternoon, and had met the Ferguson woman, together with other female companions. Mccall, it is said, was under the influence of drink when he went to the saloon late in the afternoon. Seeing Williamson and the Ferguson woman together he drew his weapon and began firing.
 The woman was shot through the heart and fell dead at Williamson's feet. The later sprang forward. but was stopped by a bullet from McCaiPs pistol. The bullet entered William sons head. Mccall then ran to the Tennessee Hotel where he remained for an hour or more, when after brood- ing over his bloody work he turAed the revolver upon his own brain.
 News of the tragedy did not reach police headquarters until Williamson was taken to the hospital The police then made an investigation of the tragedy and gave out the facts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
ATLANTA's CONVENTIONS.
Four. to be Held at Georgia Capital
 During the Week.

Atlanta Ga, May i4.--Four conven- tions of importance will be held in this city during this week. The most ina portant of these will be that of the National Manufacturers' Association, which begins Tuesday. Men from all parts of the United States representing large and small manufacturing indus- tries of every kind will be in attend ance.
 The Georgia Industrial Association will hold its annual convention tomoR- row. This Association Is composed largely of the textile mill men of Georgia and represents about s35,000,- 900 of invested capital Daniel J. Suliy of New York will address this convention tomorrow night. The con- vention will be in session but one day.
 The annual convention of the south ern Pine Sash. Door and Blind Manu- facturers will be held Wednesday. The Southern Eemploying Printers Asso- ciation will hold its annual convention beginning Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
THE THIRDS AFFAIRS
OFFICERS OF REGIMENT IN CoN-
 FERENCE AT BIRMINGHAM.
All are Pledged to Aid in Upbuilding of the eOrganizatiOn-Bin Posters and
 Distributors to Meet To-

Birmingham, May 14.-(Special)- ghe 3rd Regiment, Alabama National Guard, will soon find itself in the best of condition, the pride of the State, regiment with strong and capable companies, all officers loyal to the State. the regiment and to the officers in command.
 The recently elected Colonel of the regiment w H. McKleroy of Annis- ton, held a conference in Birmingham today with many officers of the regi- ment and companies in the regiment. 10 him was expressed allegiance to the country, the State, to the regiment and to him as commanding officer. TO the men Colonel McKleroy expressed his confidence and organised to do that which would bring the regiment to the front, one of which the Governor and the entire State will soon point to with pride.
 The conference was held at the Hill- 2 man Hotel, the private dining rooms being filled practically with bright and intelligent set of young men. With Colonel McKleroy were officers of the regiment and officers of companies In the regiment, but one or two compa- nies being without representation. Among those present to meet and con- fer with the commanding officer of the regiment were Lieutenant Colonel H. B. Kennedy of Birminghami Major J. L. Daniel and Major c. L. I1edbetter of Birmingham; Captain Lomax Smith, and Lieutenant Guy O'Rear of the Jas per Rifles; Captain Wellborn of Annis- ton, captain of ordinance; Captain Lu- cien C. Brown, Lieutenants Clarence Ballard and Hines Francis. Birming- ham Rifles; Captain Robert L. Grego- ry, (Birmingham,) Jefferson Volun- teers; Captain w. H. Long and Lieu tenant Throgmorton, Decatur Rifles; Captain D. Houston Smith, Oxford Ri- fies: Captain E. G. Evans. of Wood lawn, on Lieutenant ColonePs staff and representing Woodlawn Rifles. and ethers.
 The conference was most pleasant and 1t is given out that the best of feeling prevails. Each man present at the conference will return to his respective station and will take steps looking to the upbuilding of his re- spective charge and the regiment
 RIlI Posters to Meet.
 The Bill Posters and Distributors Association of the Southeastern States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
oPELIKA COMMENCEMENT.
Interesting Exercises at Close Ha Pub
 lie Schools.

Opelika, May 14-(Speciai. 1.-The commencement exercises of the Ope- lika public school began today. The pupils of the school. over 400 In num- Der, assembled at the school house and marched to the Methodist Church, where the sermon was preached. One of the largest congregations ever seen in Opelika was present. The sermon was preached by Rev. J. w. Shoan of Columbus, Ga. He selected as his text the seventeenth verse of the ninetieth Psalm, And let the beauty of the Lord our God be upon us; and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea. the work of our hands establish thou it." Dr. Shoaff is a profound scholar and brilianlt orator and de- livered an eloquent sermon.
 Litigation over the destruction of the Lafayette Railway did not originate in Opelika. The plaintiffs and defendants are residents of Chambers County, not of Lee, though Lee County attorneys are employed on both sides of the con- troversy. Judge J. M. Chiffon of Mont Opelika filed the bill for an injunction to prevent the destruction of the road before Judge Sayre in Montgomery. Judge Sayre made the bill returnable before Chancellor Whitesides at Ope- lika. AS soon as the papers were served, the work of destruction stopped. The road was being torn up from the Lafayette terminus. Between two and three miles had been destroyed when the injunction was granted. While this is a Chambers County suit, the people of OpeIika are deeply inter- ested in the result of the litigation. Their sympathies are with the plaintiffs and they hope that a perpetual inJunc- tion will be granted to prevent the de- struction of the road.
 Rev. T. J. Beard ot Birmingham. rec tor of the Episcopal Church in Opelika, preached here today.
 Opelika's baseball season opened un- successfully. Columbus was victorious yesterday by a score of 10 to 8. The management hopes, however. with lit tie practice for Opelika to take and maintain the lead.
 Opelika was visited by a refreshing shower today, though rain is not need ed in this section,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
Steel Production Heavy.

Despite the fact that the pig iron market is very dull, very little iron being sold now. there is still much go- ing on in the industrial section of the State. The iron production is heavy, the many orders booked some tImo since being filled right along. Then there is a strong demand for steel and and steel rail and also cast iron pipe. All the steel rail that can be manufactured at Ensley by the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. has been spok- en for, while cast iron pipe manufac- turers report 8 large number of orders on hand or in sight. The shipments of steel billets and rail is equal to the production. During April 14.S54 tons of rail were shipped and 7,070 tons of billets, the greater portion of the lat ter being worked in the rolling mills at Bessemer. Cast iron pipe shipments in April amounted to 7,6SS tons from Birmingham. more than 5000 from the Chattanooga district and more than 4,000 tons from the Anniston district. making the total pipe shipments from the Southern territory 17,765 tons.
 The work on the new pipe plants at Gadsden and Sheffield is being pushed and before fall both should be in ope- ration or ready to start up. There are indications that there will be a de- mand for cast iron pipe for some years to como. Heavy shipments of cast iron pipe are now being made from Bessemer to New Orleans.
 Bowman Buried.
 The funeral of John T. Bowman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
Personal nlenticis

Mir l. B. Hilson, editor of The Talla- hassee .(Fia.) Capital, and Editor Ward of The Pensacola News spent yester- day in Montgomery. MT. Hilson form eriy resided in Montgomery. He had not been here before in several years and expressed himself as agreeably surprised at the evidences of progress siveness and improvement. The two Florida editors left the city last night.
 Mir. George Cook. formerly a we'll known young man of Montgomery, but now engaged in business in Mobile, spent yesterday in the city with friends.
 MT. William Beer of New Orleans, H. brarian of the Howard Library of that city. spent yesterday in Montgomery with his friend, MT. c. w. CFaik and family.
 Rev. J. J. D. Hall, chaplain to the State prisons. spent yesterday in Mont gomery returning from tour Of the convict camps in South Alabama.
 Special Officer E. W. Graham of the MoIitgomery Police Department Is i'll at his home onf North Montgomery Street,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
STUDYING ALABAMA
DISTINGUISHED GERMAN PARTY IN
 ALABAMA.
pr. Otto Gagxow Representing Kaiser's Empire, Investigating Desira- bility of Locating Colonies
 on Lines of the l.. & N.

For the past few years the German empire has had a Commissioner of Az riculture and Forestry, Dr. Otto Gag zow, in the United States, studying the conditions of American agriculture and forestry.
 Dr. Gagzow was in Montgomery a short while last night, en route to Southern Alabama, with a view of looking into the soils of this section and ascertaining their adaptability to German emigration. He was accom- panied by Mir. Emil von Schleinitz ed- itor in chief of the "Germania," Mil waukee, Wis, the German newspaper having the largest circulation in the United States; also by MT. w. won Nos- titz. editor in chief of The Louisville Anzeiger, which has a wide circula- ton in the southern section of the United States.
 They were escorted by Mir. Walter Schade, Special Land and Immigration Agent, and MT. c. B. Compton, Traf- fic Manager of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
 A short interview with Dr. Gagzow elicited the fact that there was a strong Likelihood of the location of several German colonies in Alabama. The party will return to Montgomery Wednesday.
 This distinguished party is but one of many that have been brought to this State through the energy and enter prise of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
 During the stay of the party In Montgomery 1t was learned that Mir. Schade. as the representative of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com- pafly, will soon visit the German em- pire with the view to studying condi- tfons with especial reference to induc- ing German citizens to locate along the lines of the company.
 Two. of the most successful German colonies in the United States. those at 'Cullman and Thorsby, were located through the efforts of officials of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

who shot and killed himself at the union passenger station yesterday af- ternoon, took place this afternoon from the residence of his brother, Col onel P. G. Bowman, with interment in the Elmwood Cemetery.
 The deceased had quite a number lof friends and much sympathy was ex- pressed at the rash deed. The fune- raI was attended by a few of the friends of the deceased and his broth or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
woodmen Memorial Services.

Chattanooga. May 14.-Woodmen of the World and the Woodmen's Circle held memorial exercises at Forest Hill Cemetery this afternoon. Tho cere- monies were in charge of Sovereign Commander Root and the chief address was made by Congressman Morris Shepard of Texas. Tonight the visitors were entertained with a sacred concert at Lookout Inn.
 Tomorrow the business session will be resumed and a ball will be given in their honor at the Inn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
DELEGATES TO COUNCIL.
Episcopal Churches to Be Represented
 at AnnistOn.

Montgomery delegates to the Dioce- san Council of the Episcopal Church of Alabama will leave Montgomery Tuesday and Wednesday to attend the session of the Council, which begins Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock at Anniston.
 The Council will meet in Grace Church and previous to its convention the clergy of the State will meet with Bishop Beckwith Tuesday morning. The woman's auxiliary meets on the same day.
 The delegates from the Montgomery parishes, who will attend are from St. Johns, pr. B. J. Baldwin, Major w. w. Screws, E. c. Andrew. E. R. Taber and W. H. Ruth, and from the Church of the Holy Comforter Hartwell Doug lass, C. H. Beale, Dr. F. c. Stevenson H. H. Matthews and c. c. Youngs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

ton. Fair-sized contracts were placed for delivery in 1906 at Indian outlets.
 The business for China consisted oG small lines of sheetings and shirtinga, the levant taking the moderate parcels. Occasionally there was some South American business Small finishing cloths sold quietly at full rates. Yarns were quiet. American cops moved slowly. owing to users having secured their present wants. Prices were un- altered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
KiIllnr at polomIte.

BirminRham, Ala, May 14.-Burt Crow, a well known white man. was shot and killed by wilson Brown. q prominent merchant of Doiomite.- yes terday afternoon about 5 o'clock. In front of Browns store. The shooting is said to have been the result of fam. fly trouble.
 Brown, who is highly esteemed surrendered himself immediately to an officer. and is being held for an inves- tigation. Crow leaves family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
rn Char~a os FEarrssOm.

washington. May 14.-lSpeciat. b. Gen. George P. Harrison of opellka will have charge in Alabama of the work of organizing the membership in the proposed national organization of veterans of all American wars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
rarried Concealed PIstol,

Abraham Sias, negro, was arrested at $40 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Patrolmen Smith and Oliver, for car rying a concealed pistol. He will have a hearing before Recorder A H. Ar rington this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
one of the Rich stan,s woea.

PhiladeIphIa Presb.
 ''He used to complain because he nev- CT got what he wanted to eat"
 ''Yes, but he's very rich now"
 "Yes, and now he complains because he never wants whaA ha Eeks to eat"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
Struck by Train.

J. K. Wimbs. living Tn the upper part of the county, near Trussvflle, was struck by a train on the Alabama Great Southern Railroad last night and seriously injured. He was brought to the city shortly before midnight and carried to an infirmary He may d
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
THAT PARK COMMISSION.
Members of New Board May Be Chosen
 Tnnlnhl.

The City Council at It's meeting to- night will probably elect five members of the recently created Park Cotmmis- sion aESs the Commissioners w1h im-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15
NTanchester Cloth Market,

Manchester, May 14.--The inquiry for cloth goods. considering the size of or- ders already booked and the weeks turnover, is said to equal the produc-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

RIII Posters to Meet. The Bill Posters and Distributors Association of the Southeastern States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-15

HOWmhM EuEIeus The funeral of John T. Bowman,
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1905-05-04

Jim Robinson. "Mr. Robin
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ting tie home folks near Shell
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country ham" 10 nriug home
with him. 1t was too heavy 70
carry home so he had to leave
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