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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
MISSIONARY APPOINTMENTS.
By Women,s Board oi
 M. E. Church. South.

Announcements Fly W0men's Board of
 M. E. Church, south.
 Opelika, May 29--The Women's s Board of Foreign Missions M. E. Church, South, which is in session here has announced the following appoint ments to foreign mission fields
 To China. Miss Mary Lou White of Norfolk. Va, of the Virginia confer ence: Miss Nettie Peacock of Macon. South Georgia conference; Miss Emma Lester of Augusta, North Georgia con ference; Miss Sophia Mann's of Maxim, Northwest Texas conference.
 To Korea: Miss Lillian Nichols. Ap- alachicola, Fla, conferences: Miss Mary D Myers of Ashburn, South Georgia conferences; Miss Eleanor Dye of Evans ville, North Mississippi conference.
 To Brazil: Miss Elizabeth Lamb of Fayetteville, N. C.. conference and Miss Estelle Hood of Commerce. North Geor- gia conference
 These officers were elected by the Board. Honorary life president, Mrs. M. D. Wightman of South Carolina; Presi- dent, Miss Maria L Gibson, Kansas City. Mo; First Vice President. Mrs. 4. W. Wilson of Baltimore: Second Vice Pres itlent, Mrs Sowell of Tennessee; Third Vice President, Mrs. W T. Barnunl, Fort Worth, Texas. Corresponding sec retary, Mrs & c. Trueheart, Nashville, Tenn Associate Secretary. Mrs. J. B. Cobb, Nashville, Tenn. Recording Sec retary, Mrs. T. B .Hargrave, Kansas City Treasurers, Mrs. H. N McTyiere, Nashville. The Board adjourned to meet next year in Richmond, Va.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
LITTLE DANGER IN PANAMA
Stevens DOes Not Think ReVOIutio COud Be Serious.

Cloud Be Serious.
 Washington, May 29.--"AlthouRh have little time to look into political conditions in Panama. I dons think there is danger of any serious revo- lution on the Isthmus of Panama" said Chief Engineer Stevens of the Isth- Jnian Canal Commission today.
 MT Stevens, since his arrival in Washington. has been in conference with the members of the commission and appeared before the House Com mtttee on Appropriations. Mir Stew type and made 1t plain that the conn Hcision should know at once what typo is to be constructed. In speaking of the future canal work MT. Stevenes said;
 of the ways and must know what sort of canal we are to build. Just before left the Isthmus the first of the new locomotives and large cars arrived and within three months we shall have thu necessary equipment for making the dirt fly Practically all the digging which has ben done was for the pur pose of laying tracks and getting ready 10 make use of the large cars and other machinery Now the plant for handling the dirt is almost ready and a halt must soon be called if it is not known whether the canal Is to be of the lock or sea level type.
 MT. Stevens is very enthusiasiie about the health conditions and says IL has been demonstrated that cleanliness makes Panama a safe place to live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
H H:aH ndAsS sassss s sanHF sal ; .:'s s.:; es;;s Merchants& Planters-F arley Nat. Bank
 Montgomery Aa May oh 1906.
1T. T. BARTLETT, Ass't casnier. R. E. SEIBELs, Asst Cashier.

To our Customers:
 You have doubtless observed in the daily press notice of the contemplated consolidation of this bank with the First National Bank of this city We now announce the consolidation as an assured fact awaiting only the carrying out of certain prescribed forms to become effective.
 Meanwhile wish to again express appreciation of the business favors so beray bestowed upon us by our patrons and to assure them that under the new arrange men we have not been unmndu of the duty we owe them The consolidated bank will have Capital Surplus and Shareholders Liability of Two and quarter millions of dol ars all of which will be available security depostors thus offering the fullest and surest of protection hitherto afforded bank deposito Montgomery, and its greater will enable to fully the requirements of its commercial customers
 The present shareholders of this bank will own one half of 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 of present clerical force will be retained We ton these facts that you may that about the only change far dealers concerned that we will be doing business under title and with greater resources. Having gained your favorable consideration and we hope continuance of your patronage with part 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 your best interests as heretofore the purpose o the writer ere for the present least from active work in order obtain much needed ref 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 m the welfare of the consolidated bank.
 Very truly,
 j. L. HALL. President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
IKHoRAssAN CEREMONIAL.
n. Q. K; Ks. Prepare for Big Initiation
 af Selma.

U. Us kAs M hs NNRs-AS -
 at Selma.
 The red glare of the torch-light pro cession of the Donkeys, recently hsio in Montgomery, has scarcely died out hui inc members of the local Temple, Antares 127, are preparing to put on another ceremonial. This time 1t VIII be in the Oasis of Selma, on the night of June 27. and members of the temple in that place, are also members of Ad- vance Lodge No. 8, Knights of Pythias, will act as hosts on this occasion.
 In the membership of the Dramatic order of the Knights of Khorassan are included the most prominent Pythians in the Grand Domain of Alabama, and the officers are leading business and professional men of Montgomery The focal temple Is the only one In the State, but leading Knights in Mobile and Birmingham are talking of instituting temples in these cities.
 The special team that will conduct the ceremonial at Selma, will arrange for a special train to carry them ana They will be accompanied by the Mont gonery City Band. IL is expected that a large number of tyros will also make part of the excursion to be initiated into the mysteries of the order
 To secure victims for the occasion, the Selma votaries will visit all the Pythian lodges within ind seyentyI1flye iv expected there will be in the neigh borhood of sixty who will attempt to cross the hot ands.
 Following are the committees ap- pointed in Selma which will have charge of the ceremonial:
 Hail and banquet committee-L l.. Rosendorf, chairman; A. 4. Davidson, L. P Cook.
 Reception committee--Henry Franel- Rosendorf, D. c. O'Gwinn,, L. P Cook, W. L. Tipton J. L. Bennett.
 Parade committee-A. A Davidson, chairman; Henry Franelich, D. C.. O'Gwinn, J. L. Bennett.
 Special train committee--J. B. Ellis, Ben | Schuster, W. H. Tipton, $. L. Barnhard will be the general chairman for the ceremonial and W. l.. Tipton secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
many Of the bupil. have attained e1cel-

many of the pupils have attained excei- lence. ~
 Tomorrow wiH close the exercises and will be given 2over to a series of interest ing talks on scientific. literary, and musical subjects of an educational character, at Il o'clock Lieutenant-Governor Cunningham will speak on political issues
 An exhibition Of the works of the art de- partment of the college will be on display
 in the parlors of the institution. Music will be furnished by the Brenau Orchestra. the Brenau Choral Union and other misceIia- neous numbers by Prof. E. A Just Mrs Co., ra Foster. and others of the music and oratory schools
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
sUDaE sMIrH IS ArrAoKED.
Alleged Dynamiters object To His Sit.
 tanm nrs Thafr CaaA


 Caldwell. Idaho. May 2e.-When the Canyon county district court convened here. the cases of Charles H. Mover. William D. Haywood and George A. Pettibone.. officers of the Western Fed eration of Miners. who are charged with the murder of former Governor Steunenberg were called
 Attorneys for tho prisoners imme- diately filed notice of alleged disquall- 4cations which would prevent District Judge Frank Smith from sitting as trial judge. and aEve notice of mo- tion for a change of venue.
 Twenty-six reasons which are al- legged to disqualify Judge Smith are geyen AmonE other pointss',it Is al- legged that Governor Goodipg,, has is sued public manifesto declaring the guilt of the defendants and that he has proof of their guilt. The fact that Judge Smith Is an appointee of the Governor is set forth and the ailega- ton that he Is subject to the intlu- ence of the Governor is made.
 The manner of drawing tbe grand jury in this county also is attacked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
MARION GRAND JURY.
Only Five Serious Crimes Investigated
 bY the HOdy

Hamilton. May Especial )-The grand jury of Marion County made It's report to Judge Joseph H. Nathan through Hon. J. J. Erwin, foreman. Sat- urday morning, having 5been in session only six days The, report shows that they investigated ninety three cases, examined 1o4 witnesses and returned twenty nine indictments, and that only four or five serious cases came to their attention The balance of the crimes were misdedeaners consisting princi- pally of carrying concealed weapons, public drunkenness, and swearing in the presence of women.
 On feature of the report deals with the financial side of the business of the county and shows that the county owes for repairs on the jar and for new steel bridge. all amounting to nearly $5,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30

two handsome iron grey horses, the pair weighing twentv-four hpndred pounds and costing $500.00, They will be shipped here tomorrow.
 Many copies of the illustrated Troy Messenger are being sent by the citi- gems to friends in every part of the country. Troy is very proud of the fine issue
 Mrs. Anna Gardner Is visiting Mrs. A. c. Birch on Sayre street Tn Montgonl- cry. Mrs. Gardner was resident of Montgomery for a number of years and has a great many friends there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
STRIKE IN BRAZIL.

situation is Becoming Ugly and
 Trouble Is Spreading.
 New York, May 29.-A cable dispatch to The Herald from Rio Janeiro says
 The strike at San Pablo Is taking an ugly turn and begins to extend it. self 10 Rio Janeiro and other towns, At a labor meeting here Sunday vio- lent speeches were made against the ,ro,.ornment because 1t interferes in Favor of capitalists against laborers
 If was resolved to proclaim general s,rtta here as a manifestation of he solidarity of the labor class. The min istar of the interior yesterday had a conference with the chief of police and the president of the republic
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
FAILED TO ANSWER LEEpER.
Presbyterian's Question as to Divorce
 in the Mountafns. ,

New York, May 2s.-The divorce question came before the Presbyterian Ministers Association when Dr. Alex ander McKeIvey, of Boonton, N J., read a paper on sthe divorce problem.
 One cause only, he said. .Fcould justi- fy divorce There might be separa- tion,. however. he said, but not remar- riage. under any circumstances.
 Rev. C. S. Leeper, who used to be a Presbyterian preacher here. but who now ministers to mountaineers at Gas tonia, N C., caused a stir by asking: What would some of you ministers do if you had man in your congrega- tion who was married and had five children by his wife and this man also had two or three divorced wives liv- ing? Would you refuse him commun- ion? Such incidents are not uncom- mon in the highlands i
 The question of the Southern mis- sionary was unanswered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Alnhnmn nt Pntent Omce.

washlngton, May 29.-( -(speclal)- Patents issued to James H. Lee, Car bon Hill. shoe: William B. Orr and w. McGee. Montgomery, lifting jack and car wheel holder.
 Joseph NJ Taylor, appointed post master at Woodblne Coosa county. Rural carriers appointed Alexander City. route ?, James T. Farmer. car rier John D. Farmer, substitutes Ma ri ,n. route 2. Robert Bedding carrier Emrena B Moore, substltute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
nRENAu pAY Ar EUrAuLA.
Eupils of the School Read Essays at the
 Chautauqua.


 Eufaula. May 9-(speeial) )-Today was characterized as Brenau day and was among the most enjoyable of the Chautau- ana week At II o'clock a series of exer- cises were carried out in the biz tent where n large gathering of citizens asse4abled and greatly enjoyed the hours. Essays were Tsda by the members of the Sophomore and tunIor classes and this was interspersed with music President Van Hoose deliv- ered an address. While there were no .graduates. the essays were pronounced equal in many respects to those of higher grades.
 Al pm., Rev. Lem. G. Broughton. of Atlanta. delivered a most eloquent address. Dr. Broughteon Is a fluent speaker and held the attention of his hearers for more than an hour
 At D. m, tonight Brenau day closed with A grand concert in which nearly all of the music pupils participated. and which was superb in every detail. The musical department of the Brenau here is presid- ed over by Professor Just. who Is master of the divine art. and under whose charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
PASSED nY THE sENATE.
Postoflce Appropriation BnI Carries
 sI02, ,4s5,OOO.

Washington, May 29.-The Senate to- day passed the postoflce appropriation bill carrying an appropriation of $192.- 4S5. 900. and immediately afterwards adjourned over Memorial Day until Thursday. The entire day was devoted to consideration of the bill as a whole and to special features of the bill,
 The debate dealt with the questions of inc fast mail train to the South. sec and class matter. including the admis- sion to the mails of the publications of colleges, universities and charitable and educational institutions as second class matter. subsidies or Faelnc mall steamships and questions relating to hoxes used on rural free delivery routes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
cool wenther in nInv.

The temperature Tuesday morning was lower than on any May 29 in the records of the local Weather Bureau. The mercury stood at 5e in Montgom- eery At Opelika 1t registered 51. The average for the Montgomery district was 55.
 There have been cooler days even later in the month. for on May 30 and s1. 1889, the record shows temperatures of 54 and A, respectively. Fifty-slx is, however. about ten degrees below the average minimum, which is about e6 for this time in May and twenty degrees below the mean temperature for May 29.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
connecticut Fires Losses.

Eartford. Conn, May 29-Ihe BLOCK holders of the Connecticut Fire Insur- ance Company at meeting today rati- fled the action recommended by the hosrd of directors reducing the capital stock of the company from Sl,0O0,000 to S500 GOO by reducing the number of Shares from 10000 to 5000 and voted to issue GOO shares of the par value of SIoo at S2n0 This will restore It's capi- fSi To the present figure and add mil iinn To it's cash assets The company's loss as q result of the San Francisco fjre was about $2.60O,000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Nh Trace os Mavar

New Orleans, May 29:-No trace has been found of Gustave A Meyer of Galveston. who mysterlously disap- peared here last Thursday. Letters re- eeived by his wife indicate that he in- tends to jump into the river as he asked he rnot to search for his body. He speculated with a sum of money be- longing to his wife and lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
ACCIDENT AT MINE.
Rody of young Man Crushed by Falling

Hody of young Man Crushed by Falling
 Tacumseh May LA borrible accident ocurred early this morning at the Etna Iron Ore Mines, two miles north of this place:
 tba steam shovel, which was at work. catching Charley Montgomery. popu-. lar and well known young man or Rock Run, who was at work for the Etna Company crushing his body and head in a manner that will prove fa-
 Hon. William siglin of Bluffton, state representative of this county, who has been real sick for several days, has recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
p,,n,nacI,rr Prevents Fight.

Philadelphia, May 2s'-rhe 2o-round ,,gbt hetween Fuzsimmous and Burns. which was to have taken place tonight be fora the Tuxedo Athletic Club at North Essinrton. has been postponed until Wed nesday next. as result of the order issu- sts,a oons,shuIarv 10 prevent the bout
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
WILL WAIT ON GARFIELD.
No Further OH Inquiry at Present By
 Committee.

Washington, Hay 2s.-The future ae- tion of the Interstate Commerce Com mission with respect to a continuance of its Investigations under the Tillman- GilIespie resolution into questions af- fecting coal and oil will be determined at a meeting of the Commission to be held here Thursday next.
 Practically it has been decided. how ever. that there will be no further oil tnouiries until MT. Garfield. Commis- sIoner of Corporations, has submitted his complete report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
M.rr,eh nt Court House.

- Deputy Clerk Bernard Gaston, of the Erobate Court, made a couple happy at his office Tuesday morning by tying then, together with bonds of matri- ynonv in the name of the law" The groom is MT. C. B. Monship of Mobile. and h.s wife was Miss Mary L. BrisooId of Florida. A license to marry was was Ryalls,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
UNDERWRITERS BARBEcUE.
Montgomery Agents Picnic at Jaci<son's
 

About sixty members Of the Mont- gomery Board of Fire Insurance un- derwriters took part in the annual pie nic and barbecue of that organization held at Jackson's lake yesterday. Ai- most the entire membership or the Hoard was present for the occasion. as weIj as a number of invited guests Among the latter were Fire Chief John F. 6rowder and City Superintendent of Stock Jack Cook
 in inc morning. and remained until late n the afternoon. At 3 o'clock a bar- becue. prepared under the direetion sn .t of tonad stvie The afternoon was spent in various forms of entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
pR. KETcHuM DEAD.
Was Dean of the Alabama Medical Col
 lere at Mobile.

Mobile. Ala. May 2s.-Dr. George A. Ketchum, dean of the faculty and one of the organizers of the Medical Col lege of Alabama. and principal of the Health Board for many years. died to- night at the age of .s1 years.
 He took part In the campaigns against yellow fever at various points in the South from 1s4s on. and in that wear instituted the practice of giving large doses of auinfne in the early stages of the fever. now general
 He practiced in this city sixty years and was one of rne best known physi- clans in the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
INVITATIONS ISSUED.
YounR Woman of Troy To Wed DOthan
 KnuDu Man

Young Man.
 Troy, May 29 -tSpecial)-Mr and Mrs. Hansford Buchanan Cowart have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter, Claire, to Walter Rector vWatford of Dothan, the event to be sol emnized the evening of the 9th of June af o'clock at the Methodist Church
 The fire department of Troy Is being building has just been completed and a hose wagon purchased as a cost Of S475. co. The wagon weighs 1.S00 pounds and carries Il thousand feet of hose. IL bas three ladders, two lanterns, two hand chemical extinguishers and two pick head fire axes
 Chief Josh Copeland went to Mont ae4AEH yesterday, where he purchased
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
WORKING TOR HEFLIN.
Efforts To Secure Him Place On AEri.
 culture Committee.


 Washington, D. C.. May 29- -(spec- ial l)--The sundry elvi appro iation bill wac reported to the House ,oday. MT. Taylor of Alabama, is member of inc committee from which 1t was re- ported Items In the measure Of inter- est to Alabama are;
 For continuing the improvement of Tennessee river below Chattanooga; s1Oo. GOO feet Black Warrior the War rior and Tombigbee rivers 5t4S,4SS. As Coneressman Bowie has announceu that he. will not be candidate for re- election, A movement has been started to make Representative Heflin his Democratic successor on the House com nnt mittee on Agriculture ir the next Congress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
aaon o00 FIre in FvnnaviIle. Ina.

pvansviIle. Tnd, May 29.-Fire tO- nlebt n inc manufacturing district of the efty caused a loss of about $2O0, 00o Most of the damage was sus- tained by he lumber firm, of Henry Maiev ana company and the Melrose FIoug Milling company Seven rest dences also were destroyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
McGovern, Britt and others Will Be
 Heard Thursday.

Heard Thursday.
 New York. May 20. Terry McGovern, and James Britt. together with six teen other men, among whom were liar " Pollock, manager of the Twentieth Century Athletic Club, and Timothy Hurst, referee, who were arrested last night after A ten-round light between Britt and McGovern before the Twen- tieth Century Athletic Club in Madison Square Garden. were in police court to-t day charged with violating section of the penal code which regulates prize fighting
 At the request of counsel for the pris- oners the court granted an adjournment until Thursday and continued the ball of $500 each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
Ynnn to Be colIsctnr.

Washington. May 2s.--The President sent to the Senate today the nomination of John w vann to be collector of customs for the niatrlet of Brazos de Santiago. Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-30
CASE GOES OVER.

Casino today, p. m. Let the chii- dren see the Pony Actors.
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tant question IN half q dozen or more
towns in New Meico. They are RIOS
well. Carlsbad. Gallup and Artesia,
and the most important question with
them at present Il that Of water works
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