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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
UNEXPECTED OBSTACLE.
Feature of. Session of Des Moines
 Assembly,.

ABSemDhys
 Des Moines, May 1S.-The feature of today's session was the unexpected ap- pearance of an obstacle to the union with the Cumberland Presbyterians. A request was received from the Cumber- land assembly at Decatur, H., that the Des Moines assembly interpret its act ion on certain amendments to the or iginal agreement for union so as to upset the plans made by the minority of the Cumberland church, which has instituted a suit against the union.
 The Cumberland church claims that certain amendments were adopted by the Presbyterian church. U. s. A.. which are in addition to the basis of union adopted at Buffalo in 1904. The assembly here. by large majority, declared that the by the Presbyteries. have not been re- ported to the assembly,, or declared a part of the constitution of the church by the assembly and are consequently null and void. If the court takes the Des Moines assembly's views, the grounds for the injunction are re- moved.
 Although there is quiet criticism of the assembly's special committee on evangelization. this did not crop out in tho consideration of the report of that committee. On the contrary. the assembly, voted its approval of the work and reappointed the committee with Moderator Moffatt as chairman. This evenings popular meeting was given m to a consideration of the Sunday School work of the church.
 The eight boards of the church re- norted total income for 1905 of $4.- 49s.4s4, the largest In the history Of inc church. A quarter of this sum was der,ved from the regular church off, fsrinrs. and about one-tenth from leg acies The income of the collegs board was s1,so4.oO0: foreign missions $l,- i45.2 .23o; home missions $s11.7s4; min interial relief, s2s0,7sS; boar dof aid for freedmen $2O1.04s; board of educa- tion s1S1.6ss; church erection $llS'zSe; Sunday School work $lO1,5OZ
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
f:ds H:d.Asss s4ss:s srs. sAnassF1 AnEF . .:s % %c.- Planters-F Farley Nat. Bank
 Montgomery Ala May 9th. 1906

o our Customers:
 You have doubtless observed in the daily press notice of the contemplated consolidation of ts bank with the First National Bank of this city. We now announce the consolidation assured fact awaiting only the carrying out of certain prescribed forms to become effective.
 Meanwhile wish to again express appreciation of the business favors iberay bestowed upon by our patrons. and assure them that under the new arrange men have not been unmnd of the duty we ow. them The consolidated bank will have Capital Surplus and Shareholders Liability of Two and quarter millions of dol lars, all of which will be available as security depostors thus offering the fullest and surest of protection hitherto afforded bank deposito in Montgomery and its greater will enable 1t to fully meet the requirements ot its commercial customers.
 The present shareholders of this bank will own one half ot the capital of the First National Bank the new members of the Board of Directors of the consolidated bank will come from our bank and the present Vice President of this bank will have the office with the First National and all ot our present cenca force will be retained We hon these facts that you may that about the only change so far dealers concerned that will be doing business under title and with greater Having gained your favorable consideration and we hope continuance of your patronage with rart and parcel of the First National Bank of Montgomery when conso- dated with this bank.
 As soon as the details of the consolidation have been completed you will be duly notified and until such time shall continue to your best interests heretofore
 the purpose of the writer retire. for the present cast from active work order to obtain much needed re from business doing however he desires espec- ay to assure his friends of his thorough approval of the contemplated arrangements and his great personal interest in the welfare of the consolidated bank.
 Very truly.
 j. l. HALL. President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
CORRECTIONAL OFFICERS.
pr. Cross Alexander Elected to Succeed
 pr. Ti@ert.

pr. Cross Alexander Elected to Succeed pr. Tigert.
 Birmingham. Ala, May 1S.-At the opening of today's session of the Gen eraI Conference of the Methodist Epis- copal Church, South. Rev. J. R. Scruggs of the Western North Carolina Confer ence conducted devotional services. Bishop E. E. Hoss took the chair: Voting at once began for connectionai officers. The first to be elected was which place Dr. J. J. Tigert. bishop elect, had filled. The first ballot re- suited:
 Gross Alexander. ss:. F. S. Parker. 31; J. B. Robins, 23; J. E. Godby, IT; c. M. Bishop. IS; Collins Denny. 14. and a number of scattering votes.
 There was no election. On the sec- ond ballot Dr. Gross Alexander, presid- ing elder of the Louisville, Ky. district, Louisville conference, was elected re- ceiving 145 votes. The total vote was 252.
 Meanwhiit. the pending question be- fore the conference was the report of the committee on church extension re- commenting the erection of repre- sentative church at Washington. D. C.. to cost S276,000. of which the church at large Is to pay $2o0.Ooo and Mount After considerable debate the report of the committee was adopted unani- mously.
 Bishop J. M. Walden of the Methodist Episcopal Church. whose home Is in Cincinnati was introduced to the con ference and cordially greeted. A vote was then taken for editor of the Chris tian Advocate and Dr. George B. Win ton, of Nashville, was reelected on the first ballot, receiving 162 out of 250 votes cast.
 Ballots were next cast for the cleo tion of a successor to Dr. James At kinson, bishop elect. as Sunday school editor H. NJ. Hammill led on the first ballot with l15 votes, but there was no election
 At this juncture Vice President Charles w Fairbanks. fraternal dele gate from the Methodist Episcopal Church entered the building in company with Bishop Galloway. Immedlately every delegate and visitor arose.
 MT. Fairbanks ascended the ros- trum and was surrounded by lHsnops and others who grasred his hand. Hish- op Hoss in introducing the distinguish ad visitor said that he and the Vice Presl lent had been classmates about forty years ago, but in order that there could be no misunderstanding as to ages he would add that the Vice Pres ident was tho youngest man or the two Mir. Fairbanks in reply sald;
 'I assure you 1t Is very great pleas ure indeed. for me to be here and to be so kindly introduced by my class mate in the Methodist University. l have not come to make a speech to you this morning and It would not be kind of me to do so. for the Bishop who came in with me said You can speak just few words. This Is a place I long have sought. I have really come with some trepedition and Bishop Gallo way has said that should come to you this morning in an apologetic mood I shall always cherish it as a pleasant memory that have been able
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
No Action by RoyaI Arcanum.

Norfolk, Va, May lS.-Secretary Robson. of tho Supreme Council Royal Arcanum of the United States now in session at old Point Comfort. Va. is authority for the statement that there Is practically no chance of any action whatever being taken on the much talked of rate question and there Is lit- the chance that the matter will even he brought up for serious discussion. or the 11O delegates present 1t Is stat ed not over five are in favor of even mentioning the rate matter. The ses- slons of the council are being held be- hind closed doors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
ENTERTAINMENT AT THEATRE.
GSThe Show Girl" Given For eBnefit
 of Boys School.

we'll pleased and appreciative au- dience witnessed the first performance of The Show Girl as presented by lo- cal talent at the Montgomery Theatre last evening for the benefit of the Boys School of St Peters Catholic Church. The proceeds both from the entertainment last evening, and from the matinee which is to be given this afternoon, will be devoted to this school
 'The play of "The Show Girl" the parts of which were all presented by members of St. Peters parish, is a mu- sical comedy in which is told the anus ing story of the husband who tried to save appearances by telling the lie. The imagination of man. reading the Arabian Nights. carries him away on a lark, and introduces him to an aet- ress, who procedes to make life em- barassing for him. The introduction Of cousin from abroad and the dis c0ncarting discoveries of a watchful
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
oUTpoINTED CANS.
New York Welterweight Surprise 10
 the Negro.

New York. May 1S.-Willie Lewis, a weIter-weight pugilist. who developer on the East Side of this city, met apo outpointed Joe Cans Of Baltimore III six-round bout in Madison Square Gar den concert hall tonight. Lewis IS about ten pounds heavier than Cans whose weight was given at 135 pounds Lewis was the aggressor from tne start. He landed half dozen iett- hand tabs on Gans's face and short right-hand upper-cut on the body be- fore Cans sent back a single blow Cans had the better of the second round as he got to Lewis's face several times with his left and sent his right over the heart and to the ear at short range This was the only round in which the Baltimore boxer had the upperhand
 During the third and fourth rounds Lewis scored point after point and early in the third round Gans's eye began to puff up from Lewis's hard punches. Tim Hurst was referee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
nond Is.ue by inc PenpsylvanIa,

New York. May 1S-It was reported fin the financial district today that ten- tative proposals have been made in Paris for the floating of a new loan by the Pennsylvania Rail-odd Compa- ny to the amount of ss5.)q0,00o. The loan was sad to include Sl5,000.000 of short term collateral trust securities to be issued to finance the purchase of water supply along the railroad and Sl0.000.00O of equipment trust SC. curtties to finance equipments already bought. The company recently issued xbO OOO 900 In short term notes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
l. M BALDWIN. A. wooLFoLE, ca.As.
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Montgomery, Ala, May 9 I9O6 To the Customers of the
 Merchants & Planters--Farley National Bank--- Earnestly desnng retain the business and goodwill of the present customers of the Merchants & PanterF arey National Bank after the banks consolidated to that end cordial welcome IS extended and an assurance ofs best endeavo them faithfully and acceptaby in all respects. Very truly
 A. M BALDWIN, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
REPORTED BILL ADVERSELY.
Judge Jones VIII Not Get Expenses se'
 Holding Court fin Birmingham.

Washington. May 1s.-(Special.)-- The House Judiciary Committee today. by A vote of ' to 6. decided to report adversely the bill of Representative Underwood. which. if passed. would enable Judge Jones of the Federal Court of Alabama to receive $10 a day expenses for holding court in tho Northern District of the State.
 The measure was. of course. general in its character. but 1t was we'll under stood here that MT. Underwood intro- duced 1t to apply to Alabama. It seems to be uniformly conceded that the Department of Justice ofilcials ara against all bills proposing to relieve conditions complained of in the courts.
 Alfred J. Etofer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
H,. Head Nearly Severed.

Memphis. Tenn, May 1S.-With a
 dAen gash In his throat which almost severed his head, :he body of a man
 whose name Is believed to be W. T.
 Adams, but whose place of residence is moi known. was found in a marsh on inc outskirts of this city this after noon. It is presumed that the man committed suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
The Little Letter "u.o

Professor Skeats attack betore the British Academy upon the "u" in the English spelling of honour" and Ia bour" can be appreciated only by those who know the reliigous fervor of the English press and literary set in sup porting the claims of that pesky little superfluity. As professor of Anglo Saxon at Cambridge University. he pos sesses an authority of his own that will now serve him we'll
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Conferred With OfnciaIs.

Frankfort. Ky. May 1s.--Members Grainger and Chin of the Kentucky Racing Commission, confered today with Governor Beckham and Attorneys McQuown and Brown of this city and D. W. aBird of Louisville, who were retained to represent the commission in the action pending before the United the Western Association seeks to re- strain the State Racing Commission from interfering with Douglas Park meeting at Louisville. beginning June 2. next. Judge Evans will hear the motion at Louisville on Tuesday next.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
.Jo,nt Note no TurIkex.

Constantinople, May lS.-The em- bassies and legations are preparing a joint note for presentation to the Tur- kish government tomorrow protesting against the violation of the rights con ferred by the capitulations by the new regulations dealing with joint stock and insurance companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

to prevent the racing commission talk ing action against the Jockey Clubs proposed racing meeting at Douglas Park June ? next. Members of the com mission all refused to talk. stating that they were prevented from so doing by the injunction suit. It Is believed, however, that the commission has de- cided to fight the suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
RnIIroadn In Philippines.

washinRton, May lS.-The arrange ments for carrying out the plans of the government for a system of railways in the Philippines are ahout concluded. and that as he result the contracts will be let in few days. They involve the construction of several hundred miles of track and the expenditure of about s30, ,0O0. .000. most of 1t within the lirnita of the lslad6 z
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Hanglng nt sumter. s. Q.

Sumter. s. C.,-May 1s.-Colcolough Stukas was hanged today for the mur- der of Captain David B. welles a year ago. Stukes attacked welles from behind. almost severing his head with q large pocket knife.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Two Hanged in Americus.

AmeriCus, Ga, MHy i6,-George Brauzhton and John Graham, negro murderers. were hanged here today. Both negroes were thoroughly compos- ed and had but few words to say to the officials and colored ministers as- sembled to witness the execution. The necks of both were broken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
Kentucky Racing Commi..,ou.

Lexington, Ky, May 1s.-The Ken lucky Racing Commission met here today and held secret session to take some action regarding the injunc- ton suit filed against the Confusion by the Douglas Park Jockey Club of Louisville. wblch has filed the suit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
BOY LOVERS CRIME.
Shoots at His Sweetheart and TheI
 Kills Himself.

Boston, May 1S.-At the close early today of 6 reunion of the Cambridge Commercial School graduates, George M. DcWolfe, aged IS. fired a shot at Lillian Thoroughgood. aged IT. and then shot himself in the head. De- Wolfe died an hour later.
 A locket worn by the girl saved her from being injured, although her cloth ing was set on fire. The two had quar- relad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19

and suspicious stepmother result in complications which enmesh the un. fortunate man in Q network of circum- stantia1 evidence. His efforts to ex- plain the situation to his wife bring about further diffioultios. which arc only strengthened out in time for tho final drop (. the curtain.
 Among those of the cast who found special favor with the audience, was H. A. Hall. who played the part of Ar thur Hummingtop. the distressed hus- band. Ralph Amerod, the artist friend Of HummIngtop. the presentation Of George Hogshcad. was another charac- terization which was iiberaily appre- ciated. In the character role of Joshua GiIlibrand, Will Lee, presented one of the most difficult parts of the piece with decided success. The acting of Miss Mae Ola O'Brien as Daisy Malt land, the real niece of Hummingtop, was literally applauded. as was her singing as leader of one of the chorus es.. The Mrs. Gillibrand of Miss Leora Norman was a mother-in- of the accepted type. while Miss Annie O'Brien as Mrs. Hummingtop, carried her role we'll. Dobson, the valet, and Barbara, the maid, as presented by Alexander Cassimus and Miss Arethusa Cassimus. respectively. were both favorites.
 Throughout the play. a number of | IluSfCdl SptCtnitlGSs CHCi dsS~ anu drills were introduced. bringing out considerable vocal talent. and exempli- flying the training of the instructors. A full chorus of eleven voices added to the effect of some of the selections. All of the chorus songs were repeatedly encored, and one, Good Bye Manhattan Isle" in which weer introduced verses on Mullaney's Climbers and the 1910 movement, created unusual enthusiasm.
 Other numbers on the musical DOT tion of the program which were es- pecially we'll received, were the duets "You and l." and Just My Style" and the choruses of "rhe Drummer Song." Drop in on Me at Luncheon the opening chorus with the Sailor Girls ballet. and The Auto Song"
 The cast of characters was as fol- lows:
 Arthur Hummingtop .. .. HI. A. Hall Ralph Amerod ....... Geo. Hogshead Joshua Gillihand ...... .... Will Lee Johnnie Jones .. John West Dobson ..... Alex. Cassfmus Mrs. Gillihand .. Miss Leora Norman Mrs Hummingtop Miss Annie O'Brien Rosa Columbia Miss eBssie Morrison Sister Sue ... Miss Li1lie Cartwright Baraba.. .. Miss Atetusia Cassimus Sailor G,rls--Misses Katie Vincen- telli, Maud Rodey, Constance Edwards. Susie Browder. Alice Edwards, Annie Browder, Louise Sharp.
 Sailor Chaps.--Messrs Robert Lee, D. Johnson. G. Keighton, c Weatherly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-19
MIR. FAIRBANKS
 IN BIRMINGHAM

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ROCKIES ASSAILANT
PLACED ON TRIAL
Watchman Who Shot Boy
Takes Stand in Own
Defense.
SAYS HE WAS NOT DRUNK
Declares He Fired Pistol Merely to
Brighten Boys and Without
Evil Intent.

Martha j. Hughes, special Waterman
for the Baltimore and Ohio Construc-
ton Company. who shot and wounded
William l. Roche at the corner OF Sec
ond and L streets northeast. August
l6 last, was today put on trial for as
sauit wit ha dangerous weapon before
Justice Stafford. and a jury in criminal
court mol.
According 10 the testimony told by
young Roche and several witnesses who
CorrOborated his evidence, on the night
of August 10 he. with several compan-
ions about his own age, was sitting on
the curb at tho corner of Second and l.
streets, talking AMI laughing II was
Watchman Hughes approached the boys
and asked. What the HI are you do
ing here?' No one made any answer
to the question, il was testified. and the
boys apparently getting afraid OF the
Waterman. who. several OF the Witness
IS said, pulled black jack out OF his
pocket, ran away, some going up l.
street and others down Second street.
When the bows were about seventy
five yards from Hughes. a pistol shot
was heard and Roche cried out Il am
shot" stopped running and sank 10 the
ground.
Hughes testified in his own defense
lie said ne had no intention of inturing
any or the boys and when he fired in
tended 10 discharge his pistol Ia the air
10 lrlgnteT them He admitted that
SAID he vas not under the influence Of
liquor
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ARBITERS
SELECTED SOON
MaChiniStS and Southern
May Name Representa-
tive Today.

The names OF the arbitratOrs 10 pass
upon the question of increase in wages
asked for by the machinists employed
by T. Southern Railway Company may
be- announced today. The machiuists,
who went out on strike October s re-
turned 10 work yesterday morning in
accordance with the terms of settlement
agreed on at the conference In New
York last Friday between President
Spencer. of the Southern Railway Com-
pany. President O'Connell. Of the Inter
national Association Of Machinists, the
committee representing the strikers. ard
Seth Low, president Of the National
Civic Federation. Yesterday II b.
Spencer, general manager OF the South
ern Railway. James O'Connel. OF the
international Association OF MaChinists
and the committee representing the ma
chinists Of the Southern had long con-
ference at which all arrangements for
arbitrating the differences on the wage
scale were made II is not unlikely
that =. j. ConlOn will he named by the
machinists as their member Of the
board
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bulletin the instant il can be brought
there by the best organization Of special
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and telephone connections. Several
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detail OF the news
In the last hours Of this remarka bic
campaign there has been a significant
Tettc ence among the politicians about
making definite predictions. They recog-
nlZe that 10 Is a year Of Unprecedented
conditions. both general aud in particL-
lar localities Washington has never
save in Presidential years. been so eager
for the election news as IL is today. The
Times recognizes this great interest
and proposes 70 satisfy everybody.
During the evening special editions OF
The Times Will he issued as the news
developments call for them.
At the Democratic Conversational com
mittce's offices in the AJnsey Building
and at the offices of the American red
grafton Of Labor returns will be re-
CeiVed- President Roosevelt will be back
from oyster Bay in time TO receive
Them at the White House
The Legion Of Loyal Women, with the
Old Boys and the Old Boys. 1r. as
guests, will have returns ct the Masonic
Temple. The Roosevelt and Fairbanks
League. and the Republican Leagu, of
State clubs have also been invited.
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GREAT INTEREST
IN LITTLE RHODY
Heavy Vote Being Polled
With Enthusiasm Run
ming High.

PROVIDENCE. p l.. Nov. 6.-With
the weather clear and cold. election day
i'm Rhode Island today is the greatest
and most enthusiastic that was ever
known In the State Tho opposing
forces made their final efforts TO secure
the confidence Of the voters last night
in rallies held in every city, town. and
hamlet in the State.
Mayer james II. Higgins, OF Paw
tucket. Democratic candidate for gov
ern0r. said today. after NE had cast his
ballot in mis- home ward.
Il am confident OF victory ] have
never doubted IL since the beginning
and now ! feel more confident than ever
The great vote that VIII be PEELED for
the Democratic ticket today will be Il
mighty rebJke 10 the ring rulers who
have held the Statehouse in their death
grip for so many years.
The polls opened in tae cities n :
o clock This morning and will remain
open until $50 this evening. so that II
VIII BE- well into the night before the
returns begin to come in.
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Died.

HAZEN-On Tuesday. November 9Th. al his
residence so 9Th street southwest al -.gl
a m. Dr. DAVID HENRY HAZEN
Funeral private at his late residence.
thursday. November $, at p. m. a0G--t
DTTTRICH-On Monday November s. 1876. al
u 10 noon. ROSA DTTTRICH beloved vie
OF Richard A Dittrich aged sixty-tyso
years and six months
Mrs. DittTiCh was born in Baltimore sixty
tWo years ago and had lived tn Washing
10 foTty-fOuT years. she was pa rticularIy in
terested in charitable work and through her
Efforts ia this she did a vast amount II
good among the poor people. she had been
ST. Tor the past six weeks with Is cunplica-
tlcu q diseases and although a CORPS II
physicians were IN attendance. she apDar-
entity did not have the physical strength y
combat the disease, Her husband and six
children survive
LYMAS-Suddenly. at 7.25 a. NJ. November e.
1896. at the Homeopathic Hospital. MRS
AMELIA G. LYMAN wife Of Charles I.y-
man. aged % years.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
Particulars elsewhere in The Times
nu6-3t
WILSON Entered into eternal rest on Mon
day. November g. 1855 al D. M. SARAH
HTNGERFORp, beloved wife II James or
m0nd Wilson.
ELLIOTT-Suddeuiy. on MInday- N0Vrmter
s. 1905. RANDALL WEBB ELLIOTT in the
twenty-second year q his age.