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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
ELKs PICNIC.
Horned Tribe of Magic City to Have An
 Outing.


 Birmingham. May 22.-(speciall- The annual picnic and barbecue of Bir- mingham Lodge No. 79. Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. will be given at Germania Park tomorrow from 10 o'clock In the morning until 11;Sc o'clock at night. It promises to be the biggest thing of its kind the local Elks have ever given. There will be all kinds of concerts, games. music. danc- ing and big barbecue. In addition there will be many side attractions. such as the country store. ice cream stand, etc.
 The general committee. in charge of Past Exalted Ruler J. T. Glover. has made elaborate preparations and ev- erybody Is invited to attend. A small entrance charge will be made. The committees in charge are:
 Chairman of general committee. J. T. Glover: treasurer. C. g. Simmons secretary, Fred Conradi: reception com mittee, W S. Shepherd. George B. Ward and Eli P. Smith: transporta- ton and light committee, John w. oNeill, J. R. Ritson and B. H. Cooper: general amusement committed; F. h Houppert, John F. Antwine. F. J Sweeney and Frank Harms; J T. Glov CT, chairman of ticket and advertisins z committed; Champ Yeargin. chairriar of barbecue committee: P. N. Archett chairman of country store committee; M. l.. Satterfield. Warren Tice and W S. Shepherd, committee on refresh rnents: Fred Conradi. committee on dancing,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
MIR. SMITH IN ANNIsToN.
Speaks in Interest of the Southern Cot-
 foz Association.

Anniston, May 22.-(Special. )-E. D. Smith of South Carolina. scheduled to address the farmers on the value Of cotton here today, did not reach the city until a few minutes before o'clock this afternoon. He was ex- pected at II o'clock this morning and at that time quite number of farm CTS and other business men were pres ent When he did arrive, however, only a few were in attendance to hear his speech. He delivered short ad- dress on the value of cotton in the South. demonstrating by facts and figures that the growers of the sta- pie were not being paid the price their products reasonably demanded Mr Smith came here from Tailadesa, where he made an address yesterday on the same subject,
 Under directions from Judge Toul- min of the United States District Court. the jury in charge of the case ot Ed- win H McGraw against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad this morning, returned a verdict in favor of the de- fendant company. The plaintiff was allowed sixty days in which to file a bill of exceptions. All iuries were dismissed this morning until next Mon day at a. m. The courts also ad- icurneds at Il q. m.. today until a. ru, Monday
 President B B. Conner and Associate Railroad Commissioners Saunders and TunsIall, in company with T. c. Brooks, superintendent of the Birmingham Di- vision of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad together with J. N. Teague of the Alabama Mineral Division, were in the city about noon yesterday on short officiaI visit. the stoD-off lasting only about ten minutes They came here to"investigate the sanitary condi- ton of the union depot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
TUSCALOOSA POLITICS.
Number of Candidates Have Announced
 For Municipal Oficce.

Number of Candidates Have Announced
 For Municipal Onicce.
 Tuscaloosa, May 22.--(Special. )-This mornings Times Gazette contains number of announcements of candi- dates who will be in the race for va- rtous places in the municipal elect ions. which will take place in. July
 A. McGill. the present chief, has an- nounced to succeed himself as chief of police: R. E. Rodes. A. F. Prince. NJ. T. Ormond. w. A. Collier and c! w. Weatherford, have all announced for all dermen.
 W. A. Ryan and W. M Faulk have announced as candidates for Mayor. and there will probably he one or two others who will enter this race. Things will begin to warm up,' as most of these gentlemen have been in politics and know how to make such things inter- esting.
 The commenceme exercises of both of the female colleges arc in full blast at present. and last night witnessed two very entertaining and cTeditable concerts given by the respective insti- tutions. The grand concerts. to which the town public always look forward with great pleasure, occurred at each of the colleges tonight.
 The simmons Lumber Company. Is the name of new firm that has just chased the mill at Maxwelps switch. about five miles from town. Work at inc new mill will commence at once, and tho present plant there will be watch improved. The president of the new firm is Mir O. V. Crabtree of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
TO STYLE ACTION
HEPBURN PLAN TO SEND BILL TO
 CONFERENCE.
Under specisI Rule Proposed, House VNtl Have No Opportunity to
 Vote on Any of Senate


 washington, May 22.-The House tomorrow will be given an opportunity to vote for a resolution from the com mittee on rules to send. the railroad rate bill to conference.
 The resolution was introduced just before the House adjourned by Repre- sentative Hepburn. chairman of the interstate and foreign commerce com mittee and provides that upon its adoption 1t shall be in order to move to non concur in gross in the Senate amendments to House Bill 129S7 (the railroad rate bill) and asking for a conference on the disagreeing votes of the two houses; and the two hous- es shall without further delay proceed to vote on said motion and If the said motion prevails, a committee of con- ference shall be appointed without in- structions."
 Under the terms of special rule, the House shall not be given opportunity to vote on a motion to accept any one of the Senate amendments or do other wise than to support or object to motion te non-concur to them fin gross As this procedure follows the conference of both Democratic and Re- publican members of the committee on interstate and foreign conference held last night, 1t Is possible that there will be no opposition to the resolution as drawn by Chairman Hepburn, al- though some members of the commit tee say they would like to vote for some of the amendments made by the Senate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
MORALES IS ACTIVE
EFFORT TO EXPEL CACERES FROM
 DOMINICAN PRESIDENCY.
Former Executive Jimines A1se Is Alert and Tries To Persuade State Department To Give Him n
 Free Hand.

Washington. May 22.--Disquieting advices received by the State Depart nIent relative to revolutionary move mcnts in the West Indies directed against the administration of Presi- dent Caceres of Santo Domingo. led t" conference today between officials of the State and Navy Departments.
 Details of the movements are vague and difficult of access, but 1t is gather ed that in substane they indicate that ex-President Morales. who for some time had disappeared from the scene Of activity is now at or near St. Thomas, and is making a determined effort to expel Caceres and regain the Presi- dency of Santo Domingo.
 Some of the leaders who were instru- mental in ejectirg Morales from office are reported to be now on his side and many rumors have been received of purchases of arms and gathering of revolutionists in ports adjacent to Sam to Domingo.
 The Navy Department has forwarded to Commander Southerland on the Yankee. such information as if has re- ceiYed through the State Department, leaving him full discretion to deal with the situation. The recent concentration of the vessels under this officers conn mand at the Dominican ports. and par ticularIy the naval movements toward the north side of the island in the neighborhood of Monte Cristi, where revolutionists are reported to be in the nearby mountains. are taken as an tn- dication that Commander Southerland had already heard of the revolutionary activity. and Is taking steps to strictly enforcc the American neutrality laws and prevent the landing of any muni- tions of war
 It appears that ex-President Jfminez Is taking an active part in these move ments, and he has recently addressed several letters to Secretary Root, con- taining long arguments to demonstrate the justice of permitting him and his party to make an unimpeded effort to regain control of the Dominican Gov ernment. At last accounts, he was re- ported to be in Porto Rico and his movements arc being closely watched by the authorities there at the instance of the State Department
 The aGvices to the State Department ahovs referred to came from the act ing covernor of Porto Rico and are to inc effaet that munitions of war in tended for an expedition directed again San Domingo are being shipped from St Thomas. British West Indies to a pIace called Ba JabOn in Hayti, on the coast. and very near the Domini- can boundary The leaders of this cxpedition are expected to embark from Porto Rico about the middle of next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
DUnrEE,s IRRIGATION.
General superintendent win Leave The
 EnsIey PIant.

EnsIey Plant.
 Ensley, May 22.-tSpeciall--The ru- nor of the resignation of General Su- perindent Joseph A. Durfee at Ensley will come as a surprise to many and will be the source of much regret.
 Mir Durfee came here last Septem- Der as superintendent of the steel works and few weeks ago was made general superintendent of all opera tions at Ensley.
 The genial disposition and great ex- .ecutive ability of General Superinten- dent Durfee made him exceedingly pop uiar among the army of employees. The business men and citizens in general have a high regard for him and regret that he win leave.
 Mir. Durfee came from the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company at Pueblo, Colo. and at once began the work of making the steel mills at Ensley better than before. He was an inspiration to the men in the big plant and every de- partment served to make a noteworthy showing. The clearing up of unsightly places and making improvements In even the smallest detail has gone on under the direction of MT. Durfee until the entire plant presents different appearance and has greater produc- ing capacity than ever before.
 Mir. Durfee has not made any an1 nouncement as to his future work. The date of his departure has not been fixed. Ills successor has not been named, so far as is known. and will probably not be until the return of Vice President Crockard from ths East.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
ITO PURCHASE ROAD.
T. c. q I. WANT BIRMINGHAM
 SOUTHERN.
Consolidated Company would Make Additions to Track Facilities to Various Furnaces and Mines
 in Mineral District.

Birmingham. May 22.--(SpeciaI )-- The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company will purchase the Birmin gham Southern Railway again for It's own use.
 Several years ago the Tennessee Company sold the railroad lines rum ming to it's various furnaces, mills and mines to the Louisville and Nashville Railroad and the Southern Railway and the Birmingham Southern Railway was formed. Jones C. Moore being chosen as President
 It is understood that the Republic Tennessee Company became 3issatisned with the operations of the railroad, be- lieving that by constructing several miles of road and connecting the Ems. ley and Bessemer lines, that railroad of great benefit to the operations or the merged corporation the best move possible would, be brought. Hence, negotiations were opened to repurchase the property and there is very little doubt but that the deal will be con- summated. The Louisville and Nash vile and Southern Railway paid up- wards of s1.0o0.000 for the property and considerable in excess of that amount will be involved in the deal, 1t is believed, as big improvements have been made and additions to the property have been made in the sev- eral years.
 Henry R. Moore. traffic manager of the Tennessee Republic Company. headquarters in Pittsburg. is in the Birmingham district looking over con- ditions in this section and investigating any possible changes in his depart ment He announces that it ia almost absolutely necessary that the big corr porations acquire the Birmingham Southern and he Is doing all in his power to bring about such a deal. He speaks in an optimistic vein in regard to the future in steel and iron. He says that he cannot make any an- nouncements as to changes in his de- partment, having but recently taken charge of the office of traffic manager of the merged company
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
BIG PIPE ORDER.
Misunderstanding Concern to
 Make Enormous shipment.

Birmingham, May (SpeciaD-A deal has been consumated for five thousand tons of cast iron pipe to De delivered in New Orleans between now and January, 1907.
 The order was secured by the Dim mick Pipe Company. whose plant Is located at North Birmingham If Is understood that the cast iron pippe concerns in the immediate Birming- ham district have orders on hand or in sight which will warrant a steady ope- ration through the balance of the year -, -, manufacturers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
OPTICIANS IN SESSION.
Wiu EndeuvOr to Have Laws Passed
 By Legislature.

Birmingham. May 22.-(Special.)- The first annual meeting of the Ala bama optical Society was held here to- day. About forty opticians from var ious Darts of the State and adjoining states were in attendance.
 H. J. Cook, of Knoxville, Tenn. c. E. Folsom. of Atlanta and M. D. Clason, or Coiumbus Ga. were among those who delivered addresses at the meeting. The association will make efforts to have laws enacted by the next legis- iature tending to regulate the business of ontician just as the medical and surgical business is regulated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
MADE SENSATIONAL ALLEGATIONS.
Charge Ihat Crazy Man Was Induced
 to sIxn VIII.

Birminrham, May 22.-T(speclaI.-- Claiming that there was fraud and collusion and that the signature of a crazy man was secured. George Keith, of Birmingham. today filed suit in the Chaneery Court against w. S Forman, James Herring, Robert Keith, Fannie Keith and Pink Keith. of St Clair county, Lourina Gresham. or ArkadeIphia, Blount county. and Rose Keith, of Birmingham, seeking to en- join them from disposing of certain lands in Jefferson and St. Clair coun- ties or from exercising further can troI over them.
 It is alleged that the signature of Simeon Keith. weo was crazy. was secured Chancellor Benners has is- sued a temporary injunction. The property in question is said to De worth many thousands of dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
shaw and Yerkes Testify.

Washington, May gZ.-SecTtIaIy Shaw and Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkes reported before the Senate Committee on finance today ana testified in regard to the dena- tured alcohol bill. The treasury de- partment officials are in favor of small tax on alcohol denaturized and the adoption of regulations that would insure the denaturization of all alco- hol manufactured for that purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
----------------@------ ----------------- w0MAN's GOLF CONTEST.
Field of Thirty-t,vo Players Entered
 .fsuIuOJ uT

Englewood. N J., May 22.--A field of thirty-two players took part in the medal play qualifying round of the an- nual championship tournament of the Women's Metropolitan Golf Associa- ton. which began today on the links of the Eaglewood Golf Club.
 Eight players qualified as follows: Miss Georgiana Bishop, Brooklawn. Conn, S3; Mrs. C, T. Stout. Richmond County. s. l.. 9s; Miss Elizazbeth Hur- ry. Engllewood. N. j., 9s; Miss Julia Mix Englewood. 100; Mrs. s. F. Lefferts. Englewood. 10o Mrs. T. H. Polhemus, Richmond County. 102; Mrs. E. F. Sam ford. Essex County, N. J.. 10s. Miss K. Travers, Nassau. l. T., 1os.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
p-,Darc for weIlnnn Expedition,

Taris. May 22.---Major IT. J. Hersey Ieft Paris this evening for Tromsoe, Norway. where he will meet and con- duct to Danes Island the first party Of tSa y-sllr,an Polar Expedition. Eigh- taa, ioiners will accompany Major Her sev io put together the timber and .onvass shed in which the diriSib ible bsuoon will be hoisted. All parts of tbe shed are numbered and ready to be placed in position
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
aFlae Bunch of Boys.

During the voting on amendments proposed to the railway rate bin in the Senate. former Senator Pugh. of Ala hama. entered the chamber and took & seat behind Senator Tillman. He was quickly joined by Senator Morgan. of Alabama. and the two were chatting together when Senator Pettus of Ala bama, joined the group. The combined ages of the three men Is 253 years. Puxh Is S6. Morgan s2 and Pettns S5 years old There's & fine bunch of boys" said Senator Beveridge. the youngest member of the Senate. as he passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
DISTINCT CoRPoRATIoNs.
Plans for . Substantial Increase In
 Their Taxes.

Washington. May 22.--All public service corporations in the District of Columbia will be taxed 12 per cent on their net earnings. in addition to the { per cent on gross earnings paid un- der the present law if 2 bill ordered reported favorably by the Senate com mittee on the District of Columbia tos day becomes lew. These corpora tions are given the choice, however. of electing to pay one and one-half per cent on the appraised value of all their holdings in lieu of other taxes.
 The bill will be reported by Senator Hansbrough, whc estimates that 1t will increase the revenues of the District from these corporations about s3o0.0oc annually. Street railway, gas, electric light and telephone companies are af- fected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
HAvoN MAKES BOND.
I. AccuSed of Murder of D. Y. West in
 North BiFIuingbHm.

Birmingham. May 2?.-(special)- Frank Herman. who was arrested sev- oraI months ago in connection with the murder of b Y West at North Blr- minrham. was released today from the county jail on making sl,00o bond.
 The bond was made in Calhoun coun- ty and was endorsed by the probate judge of that court. Harry Scroggins' who was also arrested In connection with the sane murder made bond in the sum of S1,500 some time since.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
GAVE BACK MONEY.
Novel Ruling of Judge Feagln In Pc
 lice Court.

lice Court.
 Birmingham. May 22.-tSpecial) )-- A unique ruling was made by Judge Feagin of the police court this morn ing in the case of Jesse Clark, charged with larceny. The testimony showed that on yesterday a negro dropped some money on First avenue and as he missed it he looked around and saw Clark pick 1t up. The negro's arrest was requested. Clark in court this morning stated that he had picked up only S5 while the loser claimed he lost $1O
 Judge Feagin ruled that if the ac- cused returned the money he would assess him with the costs of court, but if he refused to make good he would fine him $50. The defendant chose the lesser of the two troubles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
For Langlex,. succcnsor.

The names most prominently men toned to succeed Langley as secretary for the Smithsonian Institute are Henry Fairfield osborn. of the American Mu- scum Of Natural History, New York; 2charies Richard Van Hfse, president Of the Wisconsin University: Charles Doo- little walcott. director of the United States Geological Survey. and Clinton Hart Merriam. chief of the United States Biological Survey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
MiddIe Dlstrict.

Autauga, wadsworth~-warm. dry wealth CT prevailed dIri1g the week and rain '@
 Bibb. Brierfieid--No rain has fallen here during the past eleven days-Frank Fitch.
 Clifton LomaxmThe week was favorable able Is much neaded.--A. A. Jackson.
 Choctaw. Yantiey-- Generally warm weas weases ss arng psH.on
 Clay. Ashiand-Ths week was warm and dry. Rain is needed to further progress In 0'fSIGa DsIIas. PiantersviIieEThe weather was fair and favorable for progress in outdoor work, though it was becoming warm during the latter part of the week.-J. A. Full
 Fillmore. wstumpka--cieur weather pre- vailed during the entire week. The mean mum of s4 degrees on the 1sth.--J. L.
 Greene. Union--Ths week was favorable the t7th, becoming moderately heavy in some loaclities.-W. L. story
 Lee. waverlyIMild and pleasant wssti,- cath eially favorable for outdoor work. .--Monroe
 Mseon: Mi1:tsadTh. week ,s:s was fair sEy during the week. with temperatures as high as sS deerees.--J. B. Lewis weather favorable for outdoor work. pre- vailed during the past week--J. M. Daniel
 Russell. Hooks--outdoor work progressed well. although the early part of the week
 Sumter. YorS2The week was favorabie showers on the i7th.-Frank Holman.
 Talladega. Sycamore--Dry, partly cloudy weather prevailed Curing the. week. with outdoor wprk progressing weh'--Jos' WuI-
 Tuscaloosa. Tuscoloosa-warm weather favorable for progress in outdoor work' prevailed during the past week,-E N, c. Snow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
Nev,. Ruteher Arrented.

Birmingham, May 22,-(SpeciaD- - Kelly Smith. a young man who worked for a news company, selling fruit. etc, on trains and was arrested here upon advice from Chattanooga. was taken back to that city this morning. an of hcer coming here for the young fel- low.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
,,...aor In I,ondou.

London. May 22.-Queen Alexander ,,d prinrcss Victoria arrived in Lon Sn, this evening and were met at the seiiroad station by King Edward, the rsrtrcs and Princess of Wales the Duke and D,;ahess of Cohnaught and other
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
WEATHER BULLETIN
UNITED STATES DEPAKTMENr OF Acs-
 RICuLTUHE.
Climatolosical Service of the Weather Bu- reau. Alabama Section. fer the week Endiing Monday.
 Ma 21, 1908.
General Summary.

The week, as . whole. was quite favor able for ali outdoor work. The weather light. scattered showers fell on wednesda~ and on saturday. The first, few nights peratures were rather high during the en~ tire week, with readings of from ss degree- to ss degrees on Saturday and sunday The Birmingham. all of which feil during . thunderstorm on Friday the 18th. I- many localities the ground is crusting ana general rain would be bsneficial
 The following tablc shows She tempera- ture and rainfall at selected stations;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
T--1n6icates amount too small to measure.
Extracts From ReDorts of Correspondents County rinee.)
 Northern District,

Northern District.
 Cleburne. Fruithurst--The week was gen. erai1y fair and warm. Rain is much need~ ed.--Hattie l.. Asseltine. .4 peKalb. CoilinBvtlle--Ideal weather pre- vailed during the week. though rain is much needed.-A F. Brock.
 Cuilman. CulInan--The week was warrrs dry. and favorable for all outdoor work.-~ J. K. Turner. Etowah, Gadsden--The maximum tenn perature for the week was 90 degrees o~ the 18th and 18th; the minimum was ss Jefferson. Argo-Clear and geenrall,- warm weather prevailed during the weet. Rain is needed.--G B. Praytor
 aLuderdalc, Cloverdaie-The days werA warm. and the nights cool. It has nos rained here in two weeks.-H. l.. Reeder.
 Morgan Stringer--The week was warr- and dry. Rain would be beneficiaL--J. C. Tanner.
 st. ciari Asheviile-The mean tempera~ shine was ample. Rain is much needed. -~t3eo. R. Gather.
 walker. Towniey-The week was war; shine was receiyed.-~Jno. Nj. Cutlery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-23
MARINE NEWS.

Mobile May 22.-Arrived strs., BelN CT non Nor Olsen. Bocas Del Toro. Moolla' Cub, Webb, Havana Fort m ma Gaines pS1pH S1p, Knudson. Boeas Del Toro' cara IA Fh'n- ney skousquard. sagun La Grande. n,
 cleared strs,. spica, Nor. Anderson GsiI Gi, weston. Belvernon. NoT, Olsen BoeSs .s Dei Toro. Kieid Nor Hellisoe Port Limon Gothic, Br. Wnl London; Mobila, Cup. Webb, Havana; Barkentine, AIeSanosr Black Br. Davis Havana Scht' Euha " Pickles Br., Berry, Havana
 Galveston. May 22-Arrived str, Titlis' Snicbt Liverpool via Mexican ports SVS SinsTed Strs.' Wntekind. Ger. Vose, x,rsInen Iaupar, Nor, wold. Nuevitas.
 sailed: Strs., fnchmade, Br. Purse. Bor- deaux; LAupar. Nor, Wold, NueVitRs; El- dia Mason New York
 New orleans. May 22.-Cleared strs. Teander Nor. Kallevig, Matanzas sagun TS oranda and Caiharien. via Mobile: Via