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The daily tribune., 1906-01-22

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The daily tribune., 1906-01-22

For sass At CITY DRUG STORE
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
ELEVENTH WARD THEATRE.

Notwithstanding the inclemoncy Of the
weather last evening, a goodly portion of
Wilmington thcatro-goers were IN attcnd-
anco at the Eleventh Ward Theatre Mary
land avenue and Beech street. and it is safe
TO say that there was not one, ON leaving
this novel playhouse but was satisfied 10y
the efforts OF each individual player.
Rice and Elmer bar artists, are still there.
Mackey and Croix, trayesty artists, continue
TO please. The Nolcs IN a Dutch comedy
act, elicit wcll-oaned applause. jackson
and Douglcss. the dainty soubrcttes, in an
tp-to-date singing and dancing act, hold
their onviable reputation as strong drawing
cards. The Niiagraph with a series OF
films, par excellence, deserves creditabl le
mention, while the Columbian -Four and the
Three Roses. two acts always headiners,
are much in evidence the applause accorded
them being well deserved. Sacred concert
on SUNDAY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
SUNSHINE SOCIETY.
An Interesting Meeting at West Church
Last Night

An Interesting Meeting at West Church
Last Night.
Delaware branches of the international
Sunshine Society held q meeting In West
Presbyterian Church last evening A han-
ner OF peacock blue with Delaware in
letters OF gold, was placed conspcuousy IN
the front OF the auditorium and was later
presented TO the Wilmington branches by
Mrs Cross IN behalf of the Delaware division.
Mrs j. W. Pennowill. the State president.
opened the meeting The first number ON
shine" BY the audience; followed by prayer,
Rev. Henry Olmatead. piano solo, Miss
Spear; presentation of the State banner by
Mrs. Cross
The international press correspondent,
Miss Winiirod Weldin. gave some views of
newspaper work. Miss Spear and Miss
Groves PLAYED a violin and piano duet. Mrs.
Palmer sang a solo and Miss Appleby give
an instrumental selection.
Miss Lawrence talked about the visiting
doll and toy box, a new feature. Miss Lucic
Primrose discussed the fresh air subject and
told Of numbers of children that are being
sent into the country by the SunshInors.
Miss Ella Ferris, State treasurer made a
report of finances, which showed that the
treasury Is in good condition. Miss Weaver
spoke of the field work IN Delaware, In which
she suggested amuscmCnfs of "a helpful
kind lor the youuE people. She gilre many
plans which hCSunshiun' Society might carry
out with small funds. Mrs Summorly COM
plincnted the work OF the Sunshners.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01

DUBLIC SALE OF SECURITIES
NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE
AT WILMINGTON.
The following described stocks and bonds will
be sold az public auction al the auction room Of
f. c. shdham & Son. No. Ill East Fourth street,
attn o'clock am.
THURSDAY, THE 7rH DAY OF JUNE,
A. d. 1906.
IS Shares Of preferred stock of The Jessup &
no 90 SHARES Of common stock of The Jeasup
SOS 20 shares Of the stock Of the Alabama Land and
100 shares Of the capital stock of the jackson &
90 shares Of the capital stock Of the Jackson &
shares Of The capital stock Of The FiEt Ma
tiOnal Bank Of Milford, Del.
$1,000 5 per cent Bonds Of the New Castle 4
Delaware City Railway Co:
Delaware City Railway Co.
10 $500 per cent Bonds OF the Wilmington, New
Castle & Southern Railway Co.
B 500 per cent Bonds OF the Wilmington, New
Castle q Southern Railway Co.
The stocks and bonds above mentioned are se
ourites held by the said THE National Bank Of
Delaware. at Wilmington" As Pledge, 70 secure
certain obligations with which H L. Evans q
Company are directly or indirectly connected and
said securities are being sold In accordance with
the contracts Of pledge under which they vere
alTHE NATIONAL BANK OF DELAWARE, AT
WILMINGTON" GUARANTEES THE TITLE Oh
THE PURCHASER OF ANY OF THE ABoVH
TERMS or SALE. CASH.
"THE NSTIoNAL BANK OF DELAWARE. Al
WILMINGTON
r. q sddham & Son. Auotioneers.
mve5tu f-lt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
PAN-AmER1oAN CONGRESS.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Washington, June Representative
Moore of Texas has introduced a Joint
resolution requesting the delegates from
the United States to the Pan-American
Congress 70 discuss at that meet
ing the proposition TO establish in the
of commerce.
York and will sail for England juno 10th.
Early in July he viii sail for Rio Janeiro,
where he is 70 represent his government
at the Pan-American Congress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
coEsoLIDArIoR OF MAIL.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Washington, June l.--Petitions signed
by former Postmastors-C General John
Wanamaker, Charles Emory Smith, James
A. Gary and Thomas L. James, Chairman
Taggart of the Democrats National
Committee, tho Columbia University
faculty, the Barnard College faculty, the
Columbia Grange Of New Jersey and
numerous others, urging the passage of
the bill for the consolidation Of third and
fourth-class mail matter, as recommended
by Postmaster-Goneral Cortelyou in his
annual report, were submitted 10 the
House today by the Postal Progress
League
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
cnIden Weddinr Annlrersarv.

Mr. and Mrs J. NJ. Hampton Of No. so
du Pont street, celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary last night Guests were
present from Philadelphia, Baltimore Wash
ingtou, Coatesville and Newton, n. J. Mr..
Hampton is a charter member of Alpha
Council, Legion of the Red Cross. n. y.
Lombard, p. p. Doud, S. J. Baer, W p,
Daniels and George A. Laws were appointed
a committee by the council 20 present the
couple with a suitable gift. After dinner
had been served, Mr.. Laws, on behalf OF the
committee, presented two wicker porch
rockers
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
Associated Press Dispatches BY Special Wire.

Associated Press Dispatches BY Special Wires
Madrid Spain, June i.-Gcn. Weyler
was seriously wounded by the bomb ex-
plosion yesterday. Five Of tho wounded,
are dying The magnitude of the attempt
on the lives of King Alfonso and QueeR
Victoria increases. The number Of killed
Is now given 40 20 and the wounded at60.
During the night 80 arrests were made,
but the person who throw tho bomb Is
apparently still at large
Tho ministry has decided to continue
the iotos for the purpose OF allaying public
apprehension.
A iewclod decoration worn by King
Alfonso was shattered by splinter OF
the bomb.
Queen Victoria is irroconcilable, de-
claring that she is responsible for so many
persons being killed.
King Alfonso and his bride, before
lunch today, rode through the streets of
Madrid In an automobile without any
escort They were loudly acclaimed by
the people.
London, Eng, June la dispatch TO
the Exchange Telegraph Co. from Madrid
today says that the bomb thrower has
been arrested and that he Is contend In
the Medic Dia Police Station and has con-
fossod and supplied details Of the outrage.
Another dispatch from Madrid says
King Alfonso had an even moro miracu-
lous escape than was generally known.
| A fragment Of the bomb struck bis breast,
but the force was broken by the chain of
the Portuguese order Of Santiago, which
he was wearing. Tho chain was broken,
but 10 stopped n piece of steel, which
otherwise might have pierced the King 5
/ l,ranrt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
pRoposEp INvEsTIaArIoNs.

Associated Press Dispatch by special Wires
Washington, June Representative
Sheppard OF Texas has introduced roso-
mtions for investigations by the House
committee on expenditures of expendi-
tures by the State War, Navy, Interior,
postoflice and Treasury Departments and
the Department of Justice; also, of ex-
penditures on public buildings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
WEATHER FORECAST.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
Washington, June Weather fore
cast for Delaware.
Showers tonight; partly cloudy to-
mnrroW. fresh west wind.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
Bible Glass Meeting.

Baraca Bible Glass of Elsmere Presby-
terian Church, held its monthly meeting at
the residence Of Warner Holhngsworth' near
Roeelle last evening. The next meeting
will he held at the residence Of Jesse Jones.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
10 Paw on Debt.

An effort win be made 10y the pastor amd
congregation of Harrison Street NJ r. Church
next Sunday, TO raise S3.5ul, with Mmch 10
ns, tbe debt on the church. special pro-
grsmme has been arranged for the occasion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
shnnlder nlsloeated.

John MAYER. a driver for the Hartmann &
Fehrenbach Brewing Co., dislocated one Of
his shoulders by falling as he was ahghting
from his wagon at the brewery last evening.
He was sent TO his home, lsOS Mawasei
street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
2ubIlt salfs.

nUBLIC SALE OF HORSES, HARNESS AND
wagons, at klair & Hollingsworths Bazaar on
Wednesday, June 9th, at o'clock.
40 head OF horses Of all kinds-business horses
family broken and road horses, Weighing from 900
20 800 lbs.
Also one pony years old, sound and safe for
children 10 drive. also. pony cart and harness
Also. new and secondhand wagons Of all kinds
harrows, culuvators, plOws, farm wagons and all
kinds Of yard and fence wire.
KLAIR & HOLLINGsWORTH.
my31-5t 500 w. Eighth street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
TWENTY KILLED,
SIXTY WOUNDED
Magnitude Of the Attempt on the
Lives Of King Alfonso and
Queen Victoria Increases.
VEYLER SERIOUSLY INJURED
A Jeweled Decoration Worn by
tho King Was Shattered by
a Splinter OF the Bomb.
THE QUEEN is lRRECONClLABLE
She Declares That She Is Re-
sponsible for so Many Per-
sons Being Killed.

Tho Ministry Has Decided TO Continue the
hetes for mo Purpose Of Aiiaying Public
Apprehension-Durin the Night Thirtyl
Arrests Were Made by the Police.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
PLAYED Havoc.

The strenuous weather Of last evening
plaved havoc with skylights and hot
house glass, and James NJ Bryan is a very
busy man today.*
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
colored college Commeneement.

The annual commencement OF the stare
College for Colorod Students at Dover Will
be- held this afternoon. Chief Justice Lore
will make an address.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
Free 10 Graduates.

Beautiful velvet box and ribbon with
articles purchased for graduates. Watches,
bracelets, rings, &c, 81 per week. h. S.
Mitchell, Seventh and Poplar.*
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
THE SESSION WASBRIGF
Legislature Merely Organized and
Adjourned Yesterday
MESSAGE OF GOVERNOR LEA
He Detailed His Reasons for
Calling the Session.
SENATORIAL SITUATION IN DOUBT
No Positive Predictions Are
lndulged In.
SENATORIAL SITUATION IN DOUBT

The only Names Mentioned Arc Those Of
Addioks, du Pont aud Biohardson-Ad-
jonrnment untn Monday Evening, June
18th, Whom the Caucus wan be Held.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
Aflp atantta.

WANTED - EXPERIENCED OPERATOR,
w on floss candy machine. and girl without
experience, a good talker Apply Brandywine
springs. Mr.. MCCORMICK mysi-lti
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
pnIn - TnmorroW.

The cases in the City Court growing out
of trouble in planting poles, VIII probably be
concluded tomorrow, having been eontlnuee
until that time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01

See Seventh Page iOr small Ada. rscispsd
TOO late to classify
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
Masifal.

VI tLLlAM ZOLPER.
o'rsrss i'-eass tuner and repairer Of pianos and
VII f i., aS m mlgned for royal families in Germany
bon g T" Wilmington N every day. Address =. D.
' wilmington, OF residence, ElktOn, Nd
\ p PPoTTER.
Vim Ia fiANO AND ORGAN TUNER,
minstaah hqy ynard, Fifth and Market streets VIII
--e1u' pei. Residence, 1912 WEST SIXTH 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-06-01
farms Tor Sale.

farms fur SALE.
1aO ACRE FARAf HIGHLY IMPROVED;
ltfll four miles from Wilmington one of the
best dairy or truck firms In the State; owner SELL
ing on account of age price right.
my25f6t HAWKINS & CO. 10 Market 81.
OOT/ ACRES, GOOD IMPROVEMENTS, SUIT
~ y able for trucker close to city. This is
worth Investigation.
my25f6t HAWKINS & CO., 7l2 Market st.
1OO ACRES, HIGHLY IMPROVED, NEW
lNIO buildings. on trolley and railroad, Chester
county, Pa. twelve miles from Wilmington. Splen-
did spring water for all purposes Green house and
mushroom house oniaun; and ideal home; investi-
gate. Terms easy.
my2j-f-6t HAWKINS & CO.. 10 Market st.
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NUMERO l8
TARIF DES ANNONCEs

-Chaque insertion 10 cts par Ii. ne
Tariff special pour les annonces au mois
ct Iann6e.
Demandes d'emplei- -demandes de de
mestiques ou employees annonce pouz
chambre O.. 2ension-annonces pour oh.
Jets perdus Ou trOuv6s.
Au taux UN CENT1N par mot
Nous enverrons un num6ro du journal
B toute personne qul en- fera Ia deman.
de.
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La Propagation de la Fol

Nous avons sous les yeux lie
rapport de la Societ6 de la Propa-
cation de la Fol pour lann6e 1905
qui content beaucoup de rensei-
gnements int6ressants pour tous
les catholiques.
CONNIE toujours, la France est
au premier rang dams la g6n6rosi-
t6 des fdeles pour le soutien des
missions. Ellie dome plus de la
moiti6 de ia somme totele recuell-
lie durant l'ann6e pour la CONVEX
sion des infdeles. LIE monde ca
tholique tout enter a fourni ST.
299, ,539,40, ct dams cette somme la
France. figure pour $658,999, ,36.
Ce simple fait d6montre une fois
de plus quill ex;ste toujours une
France catholique en- d6pit des ex-
ces de la France ofic1elle sous la
pouss6e des francs -maeons ct re-
duit a meant la pr6tention de ceux
qui orient q la d6cadence de la re-
ligion en- France.
Les contributions des Etats-
Unis viennent apres celles de la
France, mais elles sont tout de
meme encore b1en petites ct ellee
sont bien 6loign6es de celles de la
France. La somme pr6lev6e aux
Etats- Unis durant l'ann6e 1905
poar Poeuvre des missiods 6tran-
CERES est de 57,057.08, ct sur &C.
la Bostpn ct New York ont donne
5,137.23. De sorte quill reste
$7l, ,-920.75 pour les quatre-vingt-
dix autres dioceses.
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dificile de savoir. Tout porte
cr0ira nn'al1as fnrant 6normas

dificile de savoir. Tout porte q
croire qu'elles furent 6normes.
Par exemple, le chiffre des morris
de maladies, qui ma gu6re d6pass6
10000 au Japon, constitute une
proportion extraordinaire; CO fait
s'explique par Pexcellent syst4me
sanitaire des Japonais; mais il est
q pr6sumer que dams larm6e russo,
le nombre des morris par ma.
ladie q dh surpasser celui
des morris par pleasures,
CONNIE c'6tait la reggie autrefois.
A supposer meme que les pertes
aient 6t6 settlement 6gales des deux
c0:6s, ct en- tenant compte des bles-
s6s ou des malades survivants, nous
serions d6ja en- presence de l75.-
600 victimes.
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A. Il. DEMEULES, aerant.
A PR0P0S DE MUTUALITE
I'm article de j. A. Chicoyne.

digenes. Notre mutualit6 francaise
catholiaue. celle qui doit surtout
nous interesser, pr6sente du reste
ample matlere a observation. Et
en- 6tudiant son passe on est heu-
reux de constater que, 81 ellie a Gu
ses revers, rien nest venu discre-
diter son blsson. Les pertes d'ar-
gent qu'on peut lui reprocher ct
les pr6judices reels don't ellie s'est
rendue responsible envers p6par-
gne populaire peuvent etre attrl-
bu6s l'inexperience ct q plncom-
p6tence administrative plut6t qua
la fraude ct q la malhonnetet6.
La source la plus commune des
ruines auxquslles nous avons as
slst6, ct de celles auxqueles nous
pourrons peut-6tre asslster encore,
c'est le manque de proportion en-
tre les engagements pris ct les re-
venus n6cessalres pour y faire ia
ce. On est trop souvent tomb6 dams
perreur qui consiste a laisser es-
p6rer beaucoup aux soci6taires tout
en- eaigeant un tribut insufisant de
ieur part. C'est, suivont pexpresion
vuIgaire, promettre plus de beurre
que de pain.
Tant que dura la periodic des
promesses etdes Illusions, les cho-
ses allerent tant blen que NAL. Les
uns voyaient la situation tout en-
rose, d'autres 6prouvaient blen
quelques appr6hensions, mais ma
vaient nj le courage nj l'6nergie
d'6lever la voix, tandis gus le plus
grand nombre appartenait q la Ca
t6gorie des lndif6rents, des aveu-
giles volonteires ayant des yeux
pour ne pas voir. LIE temps. ce
grand ma1tre, ne tarda pas a ame-
ner p6poque de la r6alit6. Apres
avoir longtemps promis, il fallat
bien un peu tenir. La societ6 await
vieilli ct ses membres avaient We'll
Ii avec elle. La mortalit6 faisait des
ravages ct la maladie occasionnait
des secours de plus en- plus dispen-
dieux. Les fonds de reserve 6tant
presque nuls, relativement parlant,
les plus clairvoyants parml les af-
flies en- vlnrent a la conclusion que
la situation ne pouvait que s'aggra-
yer ct ills donnArent leurs dennis
sions a tour de role. Dun autre CO.
t6, les aspirants Sc frent plus ra-
res: personne n 'aime a monter sur
une barque que les propres mate
lots abandonment Ce fut le COM
mencement de la d6bacle ct tous
les efforts, meme les plus sinceres,
ne purent que retarder Tissue IA
tale.
VOLTA un expose de fats qui
pourrait avoir sa place dams la no.
tice n6crologique de presque toutes
les societies qui sont disparues de
la scene, les unes apres les autres.
Et Topographic suivant pourrait
servir dams chaque cas-: sortie de
calculs NAL concus ct d'esp6rances
exag6r6es, ellie v6cu ce que vi
vent les illusions, meme les plus
brillantes.
(Sulte au proclaim num6ro)
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Les statistiques officielles

Les statistiques officielles
AU JAPoN Er LES PERTEs DE CO
PAYS DAMS sA GUERRE CoNTRE
L'EMPIRE Russo
Londres.-On Went de publier
au Japon le tableau rectit66 de ses
pertes durant la guerre avec la
Russ1e.
LIE total general s'6leverait, non
plus q 80.378 morris, mails q 83.738.
Peut-etre atom fait entrer dams
CO calcul certa1ns des "disparus'
qui, a la fin la compagne, 6taient
6valu6s a 5000, environ; certains
ont d1 etre reconnus ct iptroduits
dams les statistiques du mois de
decembre: ct d'autre part, des
bless6s morris r6cemment ont pu
etre complies dams cette statistique
qui remente au Ter mars.
CONNIE il est q pr6voir que des
soldats bless6s mourront des suites
de la guerre, IL para1t l6gitime
d'augmenter quelque peu, d6s q
present, le dernier chiffre lui-me-
me ct d'6valuer, fnalement, a 85.-
600 hommes le nombre total des
morris.
Enfn, a ces pertes de l'arm6e, il
faut aJouter les pertes, relativement
b1en plus fables, de la marine, ct
qui sont settlement de $500 morris.
Constellation, qui confrme les
recites d6ja publi6s: les trois divi-
sions de Port-Arthur ont, q elles
seules perdu presque de 10000
hommes.
Pour mesurer Importance de
ces chifres, il sufft de constater
qu'ils representent, au total, plus
du double des ,pertes allemandes
en- l86O-7l (28.268 tu6es ou morris
de pleasures, l2.475 morris par ma
ladies; en- tout 50..743. morts).
Queiles ont pu etre les pertes du
cote russo? Cest CO quill est plus
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leur langue 81 nous voulons qu'ils
conservent Ia fol-"
Vous la garderez done. mes fire.
res, notre langue de lumiere. ct
vous ferez mieux encore, car pes-
sence de la lumiere c'est d'6clai-
rer.
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HURET LARUE.

All! 81 les honn6tes gems avaient
la bravoure de leur honnetet6 COM
me les coquins ont celle de leur
scel6ratesse!
VIoToR1EN SARDoU.
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Les rayons du soIell appor-

tent la mort aux germes ct aux MI
crobes, mails ills ne peuvent pas pc
n6trer jusqu'au sang. liz Novoro
du DR.. Pierre fait sortir du fuide
vital tout germe de maladie. Go
remede une histoil 9 1nt6ressante.
On journal ct une brochure, rem
pills d'information ct de descrip-
tion seront envoy6s gratuitement q
toute personne qui enyerra son nom
ct son adresse au DR. Peter Fahr-
ney & Sons Co., 1l2-ll8 So. Hoy
ne Ave-, Chicago, I'll.
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On ma jamais d'id6es 1ustes ct
d'opinions saines que sur CO qui
est .pass6.
GUY DE MAJJPASSANT T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-12-16
THE STORY OF THE
 MONTGOMERY RAILROADS
BY W, w. SCREWS, JR.

these steamers carrying the passengers into Mobile. It was long time after ward beforea the great task of building the track and network of bridges through the densei swamps and into Mobile. was started and something like million and half dollars was re- quired to complete the work. which Is now one of the keys to the great Louisville and Nashville system,l
 Two More Railroads.
 About this time Colonel Jones be- came interested in a projected road from Montgomery to tap the rich sec tion of the country between nere and Selma, fifty miles southeast on the banks of the Alabama River. Thls also he made a success of, and before 1866, the road was completed from Montgomery to Selma.
 The company became involved in financial difficulties long after, and Col cnel Pollard, for the Montgomery Rail- road, endorsed the bonds. This was one of the things that was instrumental in financially embarrassing Colonel Polards road now the West ern, and he president of both the Alabama and Florida and Selma roads. as well as his road. The Geor- gia Railroad from Augusta to Atlanta, ard the Central camo to the rescue of the Western. and President Wadley of the Central and of the Georgia Road, pulled the Western out of the hole. The fourth annual report of the West ern had just been made. Colonel Robert Tyler being now president and Cecil Gabbett. superintendent, who succeed ed General Alexander
 Capt. C. r. Rogers of Letohatchie, a graduate of Princeton University, and one of the most scholarly gentlemen in all the South, was resident engineer under Colonel Jones. Colonel Pollard, who had started the old Montgomery Railroad back in 1884, was also one of the prime movers of the Alabama and Florida, as was Col. Frank Gilmer, who afterwards started the South and North
 There was a difference of opinion as to the route the road should take out of Montgomery. Colonel Pollard, Colo mel Jones and Captain Rogers arguing for route through Hayneville. in Lowndes County, and on to Pollard, a shorter line and with less grades. Colonel Gilmer owned some plantations along the line of the other route. and finally succeeded in having the survey made by way of Fort Deposit and GreenviIle. After this work. Captain Rogers was made one of the engineers of the South and North. when it was DulIl rom Birmingham to Decatur.
 Prominent railroad men all over the country can be named who started their careers under Colonel Jones. Among the ones who have climbed to the heighths of the railroad world was President Samuel Spencer of the South ern Railway. who was killed in the terrible wreck up in Virginia on Thurs day morning, November 29th, only few weeks ago.
 Mir. Spencer started his railroad ca- ceer as one of the rodmen of the sur veying corps under Colonel Jones when the latter was Chief Engineer of the old Memphis and Charleston before 1850
 During all these years another rail road Was fighting for a chance to live. Back in 1858 Col. Lewis Owen of Mont gomery succeeded in organizing a com pany which chartered a railroad to run in d southeasterly direction from Mont