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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
ARRIVAL OF ENVOYS
RRILLINAT SCENES IN THE CAPITAL
 OF SPAIN.
Such a Spectacle of SplendOr Seldom Seen--Preparati0ns Fer the Mar riage of King Alfonso and the
 Princess Enn.

Madrid May 29.-The preparations for the marriage of King Alfonso and Princess Ena of Battenberg are fast approaching continuation with the ar rival of foreign princes and envoys, the influx of vast throngs and the final adornment of streets and buildings. Such a spectacle of royal splendor has seldom been seen as when the Princes coming to the wedding arrived thls af-
 ternoon. The train with the Prince of Wales and the archduke Francis Fer dinand of Austria arrived at APO p. m. followed by the train of Prince Al brecht of Prussia, the Crank Duke Vlad imir of Russia, Crown Prince Constan. tine of Greece, rince Albert Leopold of Belgium. Prince Eugene of Sweden and many others. Before the station was drawn up the palace guards with their white uni forms and shimmering helmets and a brigade of lancers with steel breast plates Awaiting the Princes were the royal family, the Infantas. the Captain the Ambassador. The ladies were bright in summer silks. while the off, cials and ministers were resplendent with gold lace and decorations. Trum- ana Archduke Francis Ferdinand. The former wore the uniform or British general The Archduke wore white uniform of a general of Hussars, with silver helmet.
 There was another simmer of uni- forms and dresses as the royal repre- EthLdIlNGS OI GGTHldHys huSSli AiiN Greece arrived with their relation Later there was brilliant pageant, as ali the Princes and Princesses with their retinues proceeded to the Pardo palace where King Alfonso and Prin- cess Victoria received throughout the day The Pardo palace was the center of the festivities tonight,
 King Alfonso and his guests witness ed performance at the arseo Theatre, one quaint feature of which wis a tab lea uof an old Spanish marriage, sug- gestove of the nuptials which are % take place Thursday. William NJ. Col Her. the American Minister to Spain, was among the guests. but Special En- voy F. W. Whitridge and the other en- voys were not present as the guests were restricted to Princes and resident diplomats.
 The streets tonight presented spec tacle of }urld color and intense actlv- ity. Railway trains are bringing in thousands of foreigners and provincial Spaniards. All the main thoroughfares are packed with dense throngs of peo- pie in bright sumer attire many of them wearing the picturesque costumes of Castle and Aragon. The strets along the route of the wedding cortege are ablaze with color. vita floral arches sunburst., vt Brttisb and Spanish flags and garlands of roses loopened on the balconies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
DIR. RICE SPOKE.
Montgomery Minister the Orator at
 Commencement at Dadeviile.

Dadeville, May 30.-(SpeciaL )-The exercises yesterday brought to close what has been perhaps the most sue eessful years work of the Dadevilie High School.
 The commencement occasion mas been feast of good things. The ser mon Sunday was preached by Rev. MT. Hendricks of Birmingham, and who Is ct present the pastor of the Baptist Church here. The minister chose as his text the concluding verse of the 18th chapter of First Corinthians, and diseoursed earnestly upon the need of high ideals and high living.
 Monday night was given to we'll prepared and faultlessly executed en- tertainment by the music class Of Miss Clark. The hour was greatly enjoyed by the large crowd present and was a high tribute to the skill and tlreless energy or the instructor.
 The exercises yesterday morning lect music after which the principal introduced Rev. John A. Rice, D. D., ILL D., of Montgomery. Dr, Rice fully sustained his reputation as an able and theme The Benefits of an Education, the speaker proceeded with such lum- inous, sparkling and altogether power full discussion of this old subject that held his hearers under spell:
 In thought, diction and delivery, his address was a masterpiece.
 In a few well chosen and feeling words, the principal, MT. stevenson, pre- sented certificates of high school grad nation to the following pupils; Misses Valeria Strother Luclle Hill and lone Heard. and to Messrs. Joe Cohen AlonZo Mcintosh and Ava Craddock
 The school work has been most sat- isfactory, and universal regret is ex- pressed that Professor Stevenson will not be in charge next year, he having mecome connected with The Alabama Christian Advocate as assistant edi- tor and business manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
The Fourth National Bank.
ALL HANDS ARE HELD
TENNESSEE CONVENTION AWAITS
 REPORT OF COMMITTEE.
Storm VIII Likely Break Loose When This Matter is submftted-Gov- ernor Bob Taylor Arouses
 Great Enthusiasm.

Nashville. Tenn. May 3o.-Apparent- " sobered from its riot of yesterday. the Democratic State Convention was more harmonious today.
 There Is, however, justification for the fear that storm may break again when the Committee on Credentials is heard from, which may be late tomor- row. Two reports are being freely predicted tonight, in which case bat tie royal on the floor of the convention Is assured. The committee sat until late tonight without completing It's work of considering the various con tests which will be resumed in the morning.
 Meanwhile the convention is, so to speak, holding it's hands. The conven- ton effected Its temporary organization without hitch this morning, James c. Bradford of Nashville having been se- lected as presiding officer by the con- gubernatorial candidates, Governor John l. Cox, M R. Patterson and Judge John R. Bond. The announcement of the selection was received by cheers. much enthusiasm.
 Tn deciding all questions" he said, T expect to act as If I were judge on the bench, under the sanctity of an oath"
 After the perfection of its temporary organization, the convention almost ,m- which hour gsss t relssemsied. sssasd a few ~ fTpssshtes Tsss1t raylar iayitsd fo9 G0yeT1 nitsd Senator, to addso5s~ the delegates at 8 o'clock tonigb4eind took recess until that hoprsz
 The vast hall of the Ryman audito- riuph was packed almost to suffocation 4 dhight to hear Bob" Taylor, the Apostle of Sunshine" As is his cus- tom. Governor Taylor aroused his hear CTS to high pitch of enthusiasm which reached it's climax when he declared he stood ready to stump the State for the gubernatorial nominee, whoever he may be-. At the conclusion of Governor Taylor's speech, the convention ad- journed till 10 a. m. tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
WOMEN IN CONVENTION.
National Club Federation Will Begin
 Hair Pulling Tndav.

St. Paul, Minn., May &C., Women from all parts of the United States are gath cred in St. Paul tonight attending the biennial convention of General Fedora tion of Womens Clubs which will last a week.
 Judging from the Initial day, the con vention win be exceedingly busy and perhaps tempestuous. The meetings will be held in the National Guard armory with section meeting and ex- hibits In the old capitol building.
 Today was spent principally prepar- ing for the business sessions which begin tomorraw. The storm centre was about the Committee on Crcden- tials and some queer scenes were wit messed. Women jostled each other and strove for badges and tickets and many who had come without creden- tials insisted on having tickets of ad- mission. The supreme Idea of some np- peared to be to get as many badges for personal adoriment as possible.
 A meeting of the Council was held this afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Platt- Decker in the chair and from the de- cisions which followed the introduction of several amendments to the constitu- ton 1t is evident that some very ami mated disucssions will take place in the convention hall
 There was an amicable agreement to appoint a committee 10 collSct Iuuue 10 help out the federation clubs In san Francisco When an amendment 70 Increase the number of vice presidents of the general confederation from two to five was reached objections came up at once. The proposition also carried with 1t the plan of selecting them from three sections of the country. Mrs. Decker seemed to favor the idea.
 The objections came from Miss Helen Winslow, of Boston; Mrs. Pennypacker of Texas Mrs. Fox, of Michigan. Mrs Buckwater of ohio4 and Mrs. Blount, of the District of Columbia,
 Mrs Morrison of West Virginia said 1t was sectional inequality which IS likely to make bitternes.
 When the matter of placing repre- sentative from each State on the ex- ecutive board was reached there was much discussion.
 In an attempt to sidetrack the propo-- sition by motion ito adjourn was lost and the council went on record against
 Mrs. Miles of Chicago. presented an amendment to reduce the percapita tax from ten cents to nine. This was vot- ed down.
 convention was held in the armory: Governor Johnson, Mayor Smith and others welcomed the delegates and Mrs Decker responded for the general federation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
MADE MANY VOTES
CANDIDATE CUNNINGHAM SPEAKS
 AT EUFAULA.
For An Hour and a Half the Lieuten- ant Governor Holds the Closest Attention of His Audience
 fn Vigorous Address.

Eufaula, May 3O.-It was an enthu- siastic crowd that greeted Dr. R. M. Cunningham when he appeared before Eufaula audience this morning. The Chautauqua under the management of the Brenau College, had been in prog ress for week. and this was the day that had been looked forward to with more interest than any other. s
 The people were not disappointed. Eufaula is regarded as the strongast of the Conner faction in the State, on account of his numerous relatives here. but after the great speech made here today by Dr. Cunningham. MT. Conner will have to look well to his fences.
 For one hour and half the lieu tenant governor held his hearers with one of the most conservative, strong est, most logical, eloquent and convincing speeches ever deliver ed in this city. He caught his hearers from the start and held their atten- tion to the close. Fs
 At the close of the speech with but few exceptions, every man in the au- dience came forward and congratu- lated the doctor.
 By those we'll informed as to the political situation in this city 1t is be- lieved that Cunningham will divide the vote even with Conner and with the fact that the Conner men are friends and admirers of Cunningham, he stands a good chance to carry this beat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
MIR. DAVITT IS DEAD
NOTABLE CAREER CLOSES AFTER
 LONG ILLNESS.
Distinguished Hfbernian Patriot and Representative of County Mayo Passed Away Surrounded by
 His Friends and
 EmuufIv

Dublin, May s0.--A notable career closed tonight when, after long and painful illness. Michael Davitt died in the presence of his only son, Mf- chael and his two daughters who mad devotedly attended him througout his friends, I afa including % 5ohn s piiion. Ei intimate
 Shortly before his death Father Hat ton had been with him. Mrs. Davitt. who has been in constant attendance on her husband until a few days ago. when she herself was taken i'll, lies prostrate In the same hospital, too weak to leave her room. Sc has not yet been informed of her husbands death.
 It is stated that MT. Davitt left a written message but if so its purport has not transpired.
 The greatest sympathy has been dis played by all classes during MT. Da- vitt's illness. Today the hospital was beseiged by anxious inquirers.
 John F. Redmond, leader of the Irish party in parliament, was frequent inquirer by telephone from the house of commons and gave up his proposed s9ntinsntsi ne s,s trip owing to the eondi Irish land league Alter a rally last night MT. Davitt was able to speak to those at his bedside but soon show ed that he was losing ground. Among the last callers at the hospital I-tontgsFo was Lord Hemphill on behalf Of the Earl of Aberdeen, Lord Lieuten- ant of Ireland, and the Countess of Aberdeen.
 MT Davitt retired from the represen- tation of South Mayo in Parliament in 1899, but to the last he took a keen interest in the politics of his country. Death was due to blood poisoning, which followed two operations for ne crosis of the jaw bone and spread so rapidly that all efforts to stay it's course were unavailing. MT. Davitts Illness began with an attack of toothache to which he paid no attention until John Dillon urged him to have recourse to medical advice.
 For some time there were hopes for his recovery, but the state of his health which was undermined by exertions at the recent general elections, greatly handicapped his progress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
RACE FOR LIFE.
Young Seaman Sank Just as Aid
 Reached Him.

New York. May 30-While the rain was falling in torrents Monday after noon there was a desperate race in the Hudson river made by a steam launch from the battleship Maine. the flagship of the Atlantic fleet, and an- other from her sister ship. the Mis- souri, for the life of Arthur Reese, of Colorado, a seaman of Admiral Evans flagship. Reese disappeared beneath the waves when the launch was with in twenty feet of him. Details of the attempted rescue were made public yestA'iay.
 t'nnoticed, Reese fell from the Ja- .-obs ladder while going aboard When "'st seen he was struggling in the Wa'er about eighty yards from the starboard quarter of the Maine. Mid shfpman Drake, the officer of the deck. saw the seaman in the water and shouted to the coxswain and fireman in the launch to cast off and go to the rescue.
 Reese was an expert swimmer. but the tide was running at least three miles an hour and he was carried rap- idly down stream. The launch from the Maine had on every pound of steam. Her coxswain shouted to Reese to keep up his courage as the rescue was only a question of time. The swiftly ebbing tide made it DOS
 
 on the seaman who was being swept toward the anchorage of the Missouri
 Reese was probably a hundred yards south of the Maine and the launch was going at full speed, about fifty yards astern, when a launch from the Mis- souri, which was coming from the shore. sighted the racing craft The coxswain immediately turned his boat up stream where Reese now almost exhausted, was struggling to keep above water.
 The launch from the Maine, assis- ted by the ebbing tide, fairly skinned over the waves and had almost reach ed Reese. The coxswain was leaning far overheard with boathook in hand when suddenly just as the men who lined the decks of the Maine and the Missouri were getting ready to cheer, the young seaman sank. He was not seen again.
 We did everything to save him." said Captain Niles of the Maine yes- terday, but luck in the shape of an unusually swift tide and a heavy rain was against us."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
SECOND GLASS MAIL SYSTEM.
Bailey and PcnrOse Attack Existing Conditions.

Conditions.
 Washington, May 29.-The Senate to- day listened to a vigorous arraignment for the second class mail system. which was begun by Senator Bailey in con- nection with the consideration of the postofiice appropriation bill. He stated that the bulk of the second-class mat ter had grown to such an extent as to require an appropriation of s27.000, ,000 and contended that the people who read the magazines and papers should pay this expense and not the people at large.
 Speaking of the religious publications he said that the cots of their transpor- tation could not be grudged. but pro- tested against making the non -Chris- tian tax payer share the expense of their distribution.
 Senator Penrose agreed with Mir. Bailey. saying that "the abuse of the second-class mail privileges are be- coming so colossal as to startle the ira- ag.nation and even our credulity."
 He said that the present bill carried Sl92,000, 900 and predicted that in a few years the amount necessary to meet the demands woulc be double that amount. Indeed. he predicted that the time would come within the legislative loves of the present Senators when the appropriation for the Postoffice Depart ment would not be less than $500,0O 900.
 He also spoke of the increase in the West of the rural delivery service, and summing up predicted that unless tho original purpose of the second-cIass ssytem is restored. 1t will operate to break down the entire postal system He said that much of the expense Is due to the excessive weight of adver- tlsing matteer carried by the periodi- caIs' while much of the reading matter was feeble and ineffective.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
United Presbyterian Assembly Has .
 Sensation.

United Preshyterian Assembly Has .
 Sensation.
 Richmond, Ind. May 30.--The first sensational procedure of the entire session of the General Assembly of the United Presbyterian Church came to- 6ay. when 1t was announced that the assembly, by a decisive vote. emphar- icaiIy turned down the rec onunenJa.ion of the Committee on Nominations. that Rev. John A. Burnett. of Monmouth. Ill. should be made General Secretary of the Young Peoples Society.
 On the ground that the Rev. Mir. Bur. nett Is a user of tobacco. the assembly tcck the view that he was not proper man to be at the head of this crganiza- ton of young people and subst.tuioi the name of Rev. w. W. Lawrence r Bellevue, Ill. It was asserte ed after the session that the Rev. Mir Burnett is a minister held in high esteem ana tho fact that he smokes was tho only op- lection that could be raised to ms s@ lection as General Secretary of the Young Peoples Society.
 The action was regarded as a most emphatic declaration of the belief Of the church in general that the tobacco habit shall not be tolerated. and es- recially in the ministry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
MORGAN DECLINES TO PROCEED
Wants Majority of the Canal Commit
 tee To Re Present.

Washington, May 3O.--Senator Nor gan declined to proceed with the ex- animation of William Nelson Cromwell today unless he could get a quorum of the Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals. When the committee convened there were present Chairman Willard and Senators Kittredge and -~s~ which has been the average attend ance since the examination of MT. Cromwell was begun.
 The Alabam Senator has pending be- fore the committee a motion to compel the witness to answer certain questions which he had refused to do. for tho reason. he said, that they involved con fidential communications e-sween counsel and his client the New Pan anna Canal Company.
 Adjournment was taken until Tues day next and notices will be sent to every member of the committee. at the renuest of Senator Morgan, stating that the business of the committee Is be- ing delayed by their failure to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
a.sa sss ss:-s4 s4aaEz sal z.: :s s.:s; ss:;:s Merchants& Planters-F Farley Nat. Bank
 Montgomery Ala May 9th 1906.
R E. sEiBEIs. xss's casSiss.

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 assured fact awaiting only the carrying out of certain prescribed forms to become effective.
 Meanwhile wish to again express our appreciation of the business avors hberay bestowed upon us by our patrons and to them that under the new arrange ment have not been unmndul of the duty we owe them The consolidated bank will have Capital Surplus and Shareholders Liability of Two and quarter millions of do lars, all of which will be available as security to depostors thus offering the fullest and surest measure of protection hitherto afforded bank depostors in Montgomery and its greater will enable 1t to fully the requirements of its commercial customers.
 present shareholders of this bank will own one half o the capital of the First National Bank; the new members o 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 men, hon these facts that you may that about the only change SO tar as dealers concerned is that will be doing business under title and with greater resources Having gained your favorable consideration and we hope mented your appreciation. we confidently count upon a continuance of your patronage with part and parcel of the First National Bank of Montgomery. when con.oL dated with this bank.
 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 It the purpose of the writer retire. for the present least from active work in order to obtain much needed re from business; doing however he desires espec- tally assure his friends of his thorough approval of the contemplated and his great personal interest in the welfare of the consolidated bank
 Very truly
 j. L. HALL, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
2.OOO BLUE JACKETS CONFINED, Sailors Of Odessa Are Suspected Of
 DisnffectfOn.

Odessa. May 29.-Two thousand blue jackets. suspected of disaffection, are confined in the naval barracks at Se- bastopol
 The garrison there Is also distrusted and will be replaced by troops from elsewhere. The arsenal and all the of- acial buildings and residences are dou- ply guarded. while. in consequence of an attempt to dynamite the Inkerman tunnel. infantry guards are stationed at every twenty paces along the en- tire road from Losovo to Sebastopol.
 Three members of those who were wounded at Sebastopol May 27. by the explosion of bombs succnmbed today, making a total of twelve deaths.
 It Is said that Admiral Skyrdloff will shortly succeed vice Admiral Chouknin in Command Of the Black sea fleet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
Killed on Park Device.

New Orleans, May 30.-Paul Suber- vile. a prominent New Iberian, was killed, and H. M Henshaw, a planter and bank cashier of New Iberia. was Athletic Park tonight. A party of New Iberians came to the city on business and went to the resort for an evenings They boarded car on the loop the loop, operated by Henry Van Haven. and after completing the excit- ing part of the trip, it jumped the track, the injured men striking water main, breaking Mir. Henshaw's neck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
MAYOR ATKINS ANNOUNCES.
selma Executive To Run For Con-
 gressiOnal HOnOra.

Selma, May 3O.- Closely following the announce ement of William B. Craig for to Succeed Congressman s. J. Bowie. who has declined to accept the. honor. came the announcement of Maj. V F Atkins Mayor of Selma, and one or Midle Alabana's strongest men.
 Mayor Atkins is making his initial bow as politician. He has beer. twice elected Mayor of the Ceiitral City h"t has always been the successful bus iness man He is a member of one of iHeIo AIabama1s mas strongest grocery firms and in addition. has attained State wide reputation as the efficient commander of inc First Cavalry Squadron, Ala Rama National Guard. He has many Frands aud Is assured of strong sup nort throughout the district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
MR.sHAFER APPOINTED.
Named as Justice of the Peace | Selmn.

A sharp contest for Justice of the peace in Selma city beat came to an end yesterday when Governor Jelks annointed Hon. W. R. shafer to the PiTTh The vacancy in Beat 3e of DaIIas County was caused by the removal of Moody May because of mental in- canacitV. Hon. Paul Carson and Hon " R Shafer were applicants for the nIace and each applicant was support ed with spirit by a large number of friends
 ed from Tuscaloosa to his private secretary, Hon. J. K Jackson. to an nounce the appointment of Mir. Shafer
 The new Justice of the Peace was a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-31
ro probibit Export of Rice.

sbarehai May 30.-The abnormally hi'ci, nTices of rice are causing acute distress. resulting in frequent food riots in the Yangtse Valley Mer- chants are holding their stocks despite tbe heavy demands from the badly flooded areas in Human province The Viceroy of Ranking has accordingly me noralized the throne for special orders tn nrnhIhit the export of rice.