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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
MORE PAY FOR ARMY.
General Williams says Conditions De-
 mand Better Money.


 mand Better Money.
 Washington, Sept. 1.-Conditions ex- listing at this time call for an increase 1n pay for the army, says Brigadier- General Constant Williams command ing the Department of Colorado. in his annual report, which was made public To-day.
 He asserts that the increased cost of living since 1872. when the present rate of pay was fixed. the frequent changes of stations. sending officers to Alaska and island suggestions, necessitating the keeping Of two separate establish ments fin many cases work a hardship, especially on line officers.
 Years ago changes of stations were not so frequent and officers had op- portunity to save. General Williams says this is not now the case and changes come so often and with such little warning that debts are caused which might otherwise be avoided by the careful officer in his effort to be aI- lways ready for the demands of the military service
 He renews his recommendation of Hast year that officers quarters will be iheated and lighted without expense to occupants, as other public buildings
 Deploring the fact that Congress, in its last army appropriation bill, failed lto grant an increase in communication quarters for officers, General Williams says that in common justice, action should be taken at an early date to remedy this situation.
 The expense of living at all places at which officers are now on duty and at which public quarters are not furnish ed, he says, has increased since the adoption of the present allowance that 1t no longer covers the amount that must be expended in order to obtain suitable quarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
FINAL VOTE
 ANNOUNCED County Executive Com
 nlittee Meets. THE RESULTS ARE UNCHANGED Figures of Montgomery Primary
 Remain the Same. Out Of 5000 Qualified To Cast Ballots, onaciaI Count shows Approxi- mateIy Only a,Soo E4srel.ed
 Right of Franchise.
 

| q The Democratic Executive committes of Montgomery county held a brief and placid meeting yesterday at which the returns from Mondays primary were canvassed, and the result announced This was done quickly and the com mittee adjourned after few minutes session.
 The official results did not differ from the unofficial returns which have been published in the press of Mont gomery. The official returns like the unofficial returns, gave B. B. Conner a majority of twenty-seven votes in the county over Dr. R. M. Cunningham This small majority was received in a vote which came near reaching 250O Montgomery in round numbers has voting strength of 5000, according to the registration. But so many of the registered voters failed to pay their poll tax and so many who were qual- ihed to vote did not take sufficient in- terest in the election that barely half of the registered vote was cast
 The committee was called to order by Chairman A. H. Arlington at noon. The attendance on the meeting was small The roll call showed that the following members present: Chairman Arlington, c. P. Anderson, John J Farley. Carl Roemer, J. A. Benbow, F. A. Jones. Proxies were held by
 
 returns from the various beats of the county were opened, and tabulated. They were practically the same as has been previously published.
 The vote was as follows:
 For Governor-Comer 1.252; Cunning ham, 1,225.
 For Lieutenant Governor-Gray, ss6: Meador. SIS; O'Neal s7s
 For Attorney General--A. M. Garber, 2,243
 For Auditor-Brandon, sof; Hood, l. S21: Smith, 334.
 For Secretary of State-Julian, 1,556; McGhee 516; Sorsby, TT.
 For Treasurer-Ailen. 1929: Seed,
 For Superintendent of Education Harry c. Gunneis, 2,17s
 For Commissioner of Agriculture and ndustries--Adams. PAS; Crook. 3S0; Lovett. 21; Selden. sS6; wilkinson. 433.
 For Associate Railroad Commissioner Compton, S95: Harris, e50; Henderson, 1,4o1; Lowe. 502: McElderry, 214; Skeggs. 270: White. s70.
 For Chief Justice of the Supreme court-Tyson, 2,052; weakley, 331
 For Associate Justices Of the Supreme Court-Bilbro, 235; Coleman. 63s: Dow dell, 1923: Mcclellan, SIS; Parks, 1,441.
 For United States Senator-John T. Morgan, 2,231; Edmund W. Pettus, B. 800.
 For appointment to fill any vacancy in the United States Senator from Ala Clarke, 637; William C. Fitts. 193; Jos eph F. Johnston. s20s sJohn B. Knox 800; William c. Oates 6S5; Jesse F. Stallings. 346.
 The committee adjourned immediate ly after the canvass of the vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
NEW COUNTY COMMITTEE.
nIen Recently Elected Take Charge fin
 EtOWah.

Gadsden. Sept. Especial )-At a meeting of the Etowah County Demo- cratic Executive Committee this morn ing at II o'clock a reorganization of that body was effected and the new members recently elected from the va rious beats in the county were recog- nized. Before the organization was made, the vote of the county on the State ticket in Mondays primary was canvassed and the result was officially declared. The secretary made his re- part of the expenses of the recent pri- mary election, which showed that $762.- 50 had been collected and S75750 had been expended, leaving a cash balance On hand of $5.
 The next business before the meet ing was the selection of a chairman to succeed Dr. R. F. Mcconnell. The names of W. T. Murphree of Gadsden, and J. P. Stewart of Attalla. were presented. A ballot was taken and resulted in the election of Murphree. The meeting then adjourned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Leaves on Alaskan Trip.

Columbus, Ga, Sept. 1.--(Special)-- Captain J. w. Singleton, United States engineer in charge of the gov ernment work on the Chattahoochee system of rivers. left today for Alaska, where he goes on combined business and pleasure trip. He was granted a furIough, and will spend 1t in this man. ner It will require nearly a month to get to Alaska, and unless he leaves in the middle of October he win have to spend the winter there. He plans to get back to Georgia in November, however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Columhnn rotton stock.

Columbus. Ga Sept. 1.-(Special)- By actual count there are 3.200 bales of cotton in the Columbus warehouses. At the close of the season last year the stock carried over was 1,63S bales. The stock of new cotton will probably accumulate rapidly. as farmers are not disposed to sell at the present prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
KrLLED BY EARTHQUAKE.
Four Hundred and Fifty-Tvvo Sa FranciscO People Met Death.

Four Hundred and Fifty-Tvvo San
 Francisco People Met Death.
 San Francisco. Sept 1.-In all 452 persons lost their lives as a result of the disaster of April IS. The local health department so stated in a for nal report sent yesterday to the State Board of Health.
 Of the victims. 2s6 were killed by falling walls. TIT perfshed by fire, seven were shot and two died as the result of ptomaine poisoning, due to eating emergency canned goods of poor quality; APO are believed to have been white, eighteen Chinese and four Japanese. Eleven were less than year old
 The figures given relate to the deaths proved to have occurred
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
R. E- ID. Ronten.

Washington. D. C., Sept. 1-(SpeciaI) Rural delivery established to com mence November 1. Grove Oak, De- KaIb County. population 364, families 91: Nauvoo. Walker County. population TT. families 1S5; Newell, Randolph County. population s41. families PA; Postmaster today. Alabama-Swanscott Limestone County, Watkins Toney, vice Harris ToneV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Licensed fn Wed

Marriage licenses were issued for the week out of the Probate Court, as follows, to white couples: John Fui- Ter Sharp to Carrie Portwood; Ern- est E. Hopkins to Jennie A Gold thorp; Arthur L. Chamberlain to Ada line Denby; Edmond Jean Sarpy to Adele Frank Bates; Oscar S Jones to Carrie New; Willie J. Morrison to PearIie Davis. One creole and nine negro couples were also granted H. censes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

games of ball, one in the morning, the other at the usual hour. in the after noon, will give lovers of the sport a good time. The members of Abba Temple, Shriners, will spend the day at Daphne with plenty of eatables and drinkables. The afternoon papers win have an off day and the large retail stores will be closed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Editor Ahernnthx ncnh.

Asheville, N C.. Sept. 1-James c. Abernathy, Managing Editor of The Charlotte Observer. died al St. Joseph s Hospital in this city today. MT. Aber- nathy came to Asheville several days ago in a low state of health. He grew gradually weaker and his relatives were summoned yesterday. Tuberculo- sis was the cause of death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
WILL SELL yEwELs.
Former Collection of Mrs. stanford
 Goes T5 University.

Goes T5 University.
 San Francisco. Sept. 1--The world famous collection of precious stones and jewelry. the property of the late Mrs. Jane Stanford, valued at nearly $1, 1,000,- 900, will be sold by the trustees of Le- land Stanford, Jr., University as soon as possible.
 This action was decided upon at a meeting of the trustees held yester- day. Part of the collection will be disposed of at private sales. many off, fers from Western jewellers being all ready on file. Those not sold will be put up at auction in New York and London.
 Members of the Board of the Univer- sity say that their action Is merely carrying out the expressed wish of Mrs Stanford that a library fund be start ed with the proceeds of the sale. the income of which should be used for the purchase of booke.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
THE PORT OF MOBILE
RECORD OF SHIPMENTS FOR THE
 PAST WEEK.
Figures Obtained From the Custom House show Encouraging Con- diffons-All Ready for the
 Labor Day Celebration.
Advertiser Bureau.
 hHAtn GA

 Mobile, Sept. 1. l With yesterdays shipments eloset the fiscal week and month at the Gus tom House and the records show muci improvement. Following was the ex ports for the week:
 British schooner. Clara c. Scdpt. fo, Havana; 259.654 feet fine lumber. Val ue. $4.524.
 Norwegian bark Mckinley. for Bue' nos Ayres; 5,s4o barrels ros.n. Value | $53.460.
 American schooner Josephine, fol Sagua La Grande; 30s.SoS feet pint lumber. Value, $5,250. American steamship Comal for New | York; 250,0o0 feet pine lumber, 27; bales cottoA. TOO barrels rosin, 230 ca. ses cedar pencil slats, 125 bales do- nestle, 400 packages merchandie. Norwegian steamship Alabama, TOT Rccas del Toro, 150 barrels flour. Val. ue. s630.
 Norwegian steamship Hellas, for Progresso, Mex; 66.00o bushels corn general merchandise Value, $46,6S1.
 oNrwegian ship Charles Dickens, for Montevideo; SIT, 1908 feet pine lumber 137,1 feet pine pickets. Value, $20,- 0SS.
 Norwegian steamship Fort Morgan, for Bocas del Toro; 25,000 feet pine luIlPOGs COt hSa @N~eo eSNA Value, $4.270.
 Norwegian steamship Suldal. for Puerto Cortez; 10000 feet pine lum- Der, and merchandise. Value, s1,6OA.
 Norwegian steamship Espana, for Puerto Cortez, 1S,099 feet pine lumber, 800 barrels cement and 31O barrels flour; value, $1,S51.
 Norwegian steamship Belize, for Be- lize, S,578 feet pine lumber and mer- chandise; value, $2,S04.
 Imports for the same period were:
 American steamship Comal, from New York, 1000 packages merchan- disc.
 Norwegian steamship suldal, from Puerto Cortez, 5000 punches bananas. Norwegian steamship Hellas, from Progresso, Mexico, $500 bales sisal
 Norwegian steamship Alabama, from Port I.imon, 17.000 punches bananas.
 Cuban steamship Vueltabago, from Chenkan, Mexico, 378 cedar and ma hogany logs, 10 samples of timber, IF sacks of earth.
 Norwegian steamship Banan, from Puerto Cortez. 13.000 punches bananas.
 Norwegian steamship Condor, from La Ceiba, 10000 punches bananas.
 Norwegian steamship Espana, from Puerto Cortez, 5000 punches bananas.
 Vessels arrived up light for cargoes as followss
 British steamship Loralnes l,5So IohS Daniel, master. from Funchal, Mad
 American schooner John Francis, 2S5 tons, Vessel, master, from Havana.
 Norwegian steamship Vidar 1,0S4 tons, Arensen, master, from Santiago
 American schooner Fred W. Ayre, 314 tons Melne. master. from Talcapatlan. Mexico.
 British steamship Silvia, 1,726 tons, Ferguson, master, from Havana.
 British steamship Royal Exchange, 1888 tons. Driscoll, master. from Ha- vana.
 German steamship Clara Zelak, 944 tons, Fretwurst, master, from Matan- gas.
 British steamship Sansland. 2,667 tons, Clark, master, from Vera Cruz.
 Spanish steamship Ernesto. 1891 tons, de Ormacher. master, from Liver pool.
 British barkentine Athena. 663 tons. Harding master from Barbadoes, B. W. I.
 Dutch steamship Shedrecht, 1851 tons, Visser. master. from Funchal. Mad
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Tnnrnvenemfa.

Permits for the erection of three handsome two-story residences were issued out of the city building inspec- tors office as follows this week:
 c. c. Crutcher. Elmira street. be- tween Georgia and Regina Avenues; G. H. Forde. northwest corner of Geor- gia and Caroline Avenues; R. A. Mfc- kle. south side of Texas street. second east of Georgia Avenue. Total cost, $S.15o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
EMeERoR REVIEWS TROOPS.
Many Americans Present At Celebration Of Sedan DaY.

Berlin. Sept 1.-The annual parade O. troops in celebration of Sedan day took place today before Emperor Will liam on Temple Hof field in splendid weather.
 General Thomas H. Barry and the par ty of American officers invited by the Emperor to be present at the annual manouveres. Ambassador Tower took Mrs. Barry to the parade ground in his carriage.
 General Barry and his party have been invited to dine at the castle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
ELDER BROTHER RELEASED.
Sultan of Morocco Turns Son of Father
 From Prison.

Paris, Sept IA despatch to The Temps from Tangier, Morocco, yes terday, says that the Sultan has re- leased his elder brother who had been imprisoned since the death of their father
 The correspondent adds that reports to the effect that it is the Sultan's in tentions to transfer the court from Fez tc the Morocco City. continue to circu- late, but that no confirmation is ob- tainable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Rnnnmnr nt JaclssonyIlIs

Jacksonville. Sept 1.-(Special )-- Mrs s. N Milligan and two daughters were thrown from a buggy drawn by a runaway horse near the public square yesterday evening. Mrs. Milligan had rib broken and was greatly bruised
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
ICE CREAM.

In the Saturday contest at the Randy Kitchen,
 Mrs. 6. J. Sykes of 6O1 s. Lawrence Won the gallon of cream. If you didn't order yesterday, do 1t today as early as you can. Most any flavor. Randy Kitchen. Phone 55. Kinds tG Hyatt. .4-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Earthaualxn in Prus.ia

Berlin, Sept LA dispatch from Ems. Prussia. says that an earthquake shock, extending from south to north
 was felt there at SIS this morning.
 Three further shocks are reported to
 have occurred in the vicinity of Ems
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mrs. Waring Harrison. who is now m T. Ialiadega will go to Annapolis in a rev oays with party of friends to be present at the graduation of her brother from the Academv'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

about the face. One of the daughters was severely bruised but not seriously injured. The other daughter escaped unhurt None of them are fatally in-. jured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Misses Virginia and Elo,ss n,,n,a spent day or two in tbe. citv thts Week and on Thursday evening gave an opera party in honor of Miss Cole- man of Eutaw.N and Miss Parguad of New Orleans They returned to Point 1lear S yesterday accompanied by Miss rafguad who will be their guest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mir. William Edward f.larta laa.
 Monday for Tennessee tn anter coIiss1s at Heights. Mir. N. R. Clarke viii se. company him to his destination and vii, then go on to French Lick Springs for a weeks stay, AoA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Miss Ethel Hodgson is the week end guest of MT. and Mrs. c. A. Hall at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mr: and Mrs F. J. Inge and children iett thts afternoon for Tate sprinrs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

pr. Lightcap leaves tomorrow for a. visit to Milwaukee. He win be absent a month. eoSenI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MT. and Mrs. Albert Bush leave in A oay or tive for visit to Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MISS Clara Ross and Mrs. M. |. nooeen are spend the week end at the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MT. and Mrs. Shelton Sims will Iaava tomorrow for Tate Springs. Fror, mere Mrs, Sims will go to New Yoris 10 visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02
Mobile sociefv Nevyn.

That the tide of travel is turning southward was evidenced yesterday when Montgomery man boarded the Louisville and Nashville train for Mo- bile and could not get a seat in any of the six sleeping cars composing the train. The day coach also was crowd ed and he had to share seat with another man. Where these homecom- CTS keep themselves. is however. a mystery, for they have not as yet ap- peared on the streets or begun their autumn shopping. In fact, to the so- ciety reporters, the tide still seems to be setting steadily northward.
 That the dull season is slowly draw ing to close Is proven by the open ing of the theatrical season. The Mo- bile. theatre offered tonight sthe Mes sage from Mars" as it's opening at traction, and a large audience well comed 1t.
 The best of news was. whispered yesterday. that David warfleld in Nae Music Master" would open the Lyric Theatre October 10th.
 The full moon is the inspiration of a party that left town this afternoon for pleasure jaunt. MT. and Mrs. J. ,S. Barrett. Mir. and Mrs Edwin Little. Miss Mollie Iriwn. MT. John Vidner and Mir. c. E. Harrison com pose the party. whose first destination is Golden. There a schooner the Ame- thyst, will be awaiting them, and set sail for Dauphin Island, where a surf bath by moonlight is the first number on the program. The party will re- turn to the city Monday.
 Mir. Joseph Hodgson. Jr., is in the city today on a flying visit to his mother. He leaves for Chicago tomor- row.
 MT. and Mrs. Charles Johnstone leave tomorrow for Chicago to visit Mr Johnstone's brothers
 Mir. Holt Screws, of Montgomery. is in the city on pleasure and business combined.
 Mrs. L. J. Broadwood and daughter left this week for a visit to New York, accompanied by Miss Alice McFhillips.
 Mir. Richard Taylor leaves on the 5th for the University of Virginia to con tinue his studies
 MT. Simpson McClurA will leave in the next week for New York and from there will go to Pennsylvania to re- enter the university.
 Mrs Stanley Herndon and Miss vir- ginia Herndon will leave shortly for New York and will meet MT Robin Herndon on his return from Europe.
 Mrs. Rhett Goode and Miss Mabel Goode will leave Tuesday for Annapo- lis to attend the annual commencement hop of the academy. Miss Mabel will lead the dance with the honor gradu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

1,, pr and Mrs. William Ward will leave
 Wednesday for Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Ready for Labor Day.
 Mobiles laboring men and women are in readiness for. Labor Day. Not only these, but business and profess sional men and society will. as well make it one full day of enjoyment The Central Trades Council will have a pa rade in the afternoon and evening, a picnic at Monroe Park. Two league
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

News from Lake Toxaway tells os a recent rowing regatta in which Miss Mary Hunter took part, capturing one of the prizes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

ate of the year, Mir. Arthur Frank a Moniie boy of whom we are justly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mir W. M. Marshall Is exuected home tomorrow from a Northern trin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

pr. and Mrs. Heustis Fonde ana children have returned from a stay of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mir. and Mrs. c. D Wade and little duaghter left yesterday for a visit to Georgia, to be absent a month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Miss Lilhe Pope entertained yeater- day evening at cards for Miss Helen Futile of Montgomery. The verandah, nrlghtly lighted and cooled by cleo trie fans, proved a pleasant spot for the games and the players were re- freshed with ices and cooling drinks. Miss Pope's guests were Misses Bessie Mayors. Ffdelis McKeon. Ellen McMa- hon. Evelyn Shields, Lulie Lesesne. Mary Mott Taylor. Lillian Taylor. Har- riet Brown of San Antonio, Virginia Herndon, Helen Futile and Messrs. Tom Sims. Dick Deshon. Otis McNabcn. Frank Adams. Ed Nick con, J. B. Davis. Alfred Mcintosh, W. L. Ross and Mor- ton Watson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MT. and Mrs. Horace Beaver have gone to the mountains on a pleasure trip
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

That the dull season is slowly draw ing to close Is proven by the open ing of the theatrical season. The Mo- bile theatre offered tonight the Mes sage from Mars" as it's opening at traction, and large audience well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

A new naphtha launch line is 10 be inaugurated at once between Florida Town and Pensacoia. Captain J. H Harvell having decided to place the launch Katharine B. on this run for both freight and passengers, and if the business justifies. other launches will be added later. The launch will make daily trips to Pensacola, leaving Florida Town, which is some twenty miles up the bay. early in the morning and on the return trip leave the city ar 3 o'clock in the afternoon. At present a line of steamers is handling all the business between the two points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MT. Simpson McClur@ will leave in the next week for New York and from there will go to Pennsylvania to re- enter the university.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

The best of news was whispered yesterday. that David warfleld in Nae Music Master" would open the Lyric Theatre October 10th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mrs. Stanley Herndon and Miss vir- ginia Herndon will leave shortly for New York and will meet MT. Robin Herndon on his return from Europe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

Mrs. L. J. Broadwood and daughter left this week for a visit to New York, accompanied by Miss Alice McFhillips.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-09-02

MT. Richard Taylor leaves on the 9th for the University of Virginia to con tinue his studies.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
Immense Leaves of Palm.

The palm family bears longer
leaves than any other known tree,
The Inaga palm, growing on the
banks of the Amazon, has leaves
which reach from 35 to so feet in
length. and 10 to IL feet in breadth.
Specimens OF the talepot palm, a ma
tive of Ceylon, has been met with 20
feet long and Is feet broad. These
leaves are used by the natives to
make tents, and, thus employed, they
make very efficient shelters from rain,
The leaves of the double cocoanut
palm are often 80 feet long and sew
eral wide. The leaves of the Canni-
bal tree of Australia resemble broad
planks and are frequently Is feet
long, 20 inches broad and " feet
thick at the base. These boardlike
leaves all shoot out at the top and
hang down so as to form sort OF
umbrella around the stem The UNI
brella tree of Ceylon has leaves OF
such enormous size that single one
will cover from Is to 20 men, and
often serves as a canopy to boat,
or a tent for soldiers. A specimen
leaf taken to England measured 80
feet round.
The Republican. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1903-1909, 1906-10-02
Water in London.

There is an increasing tendency ON
the part of large consumers of water
in London to draw on the water reser,
voirs in the lower geological strata be.
meath the capital rather than be in.
debted to companies for their water
supply. The latest institution to show
Its independence in this fashion Is
Clements Inn, where, not 20 yards
from the Strand, an artesian well has
Just been tapped, after three months
boring, at denth of $50 feet.