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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

teous meal on long tables. At noon,i the hungry gathered about the board and for thirty minutes gave their unr divided attention to the eatabies whic h had been set before them in such prot fusion.
 Tho race feature of the days pros gram was held in the afternoon. Sack races and wheelborrow races were hots ly contested. For the girls a number of hoop races had been arranged and these attracted great part of the alter hn of the picnickers. At the close of the racing contests, dancing was resumed. and continued until q o'clock. when preparations were made for the return trip.
 One of the entertainment features of the day was the greased pole climb ing. Many of the picnickers made futile attempts to reach the top of the pole and secure the prize. before the lucky one succeeded in placing htao hand on the top. The return train left the grounds before 6 o'clock. bringingl a tired, but pleased and contented crowd of workers.
 The committee in charge of the pic-. nic was composed of T. c. Hawkins, W. H. Hawell and w D. Sims. e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
1.-THE SHOW GIRL" REPEATED.
AUurecIative Audience Was at Matinee
 to See Performance.

"The Show Girl" drew another ap- nreciative audience at it's second pre- sentation by local talent at the Mont eomerv Theatre yesterday afternoon. withstanding the heat of the day, a large number of persons witnessed the matinee, and considerable sum was cleared by the performers Tor the benefit of the Boys School Of St. Pe- ter's Church.
 Tbe songs and fancy dances which had been arranged especially for the local production of the play by Pro fessor Hammond. again called forth reneated encores. as did the solo, ..Tearie." as sung by Alex. Cassimus. rbe entire cast presented their lines in good form, Miss Bessie Morrison, os Rosa Columbia, again receiving sneciaI praise for the manner in which sbe carried the part
 After the performance. many con yratuIations were received by Profes- sor Hammond. who has had principal sunervIsion in the rehearsals, and by Mrs OBrien and Mrs. Hogshead, his asststants. to whom the credit for the success of the dramatic organization Is due
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
c0LUMBIANA DRAMATICs.
Amateur Organization Presents Stkrr
 MeIndrAma at Vincent.

AIUAaGuE NATURALIZATION Efebtut8 StAhEAut5
 Melodrama at Vincent.
 Columbiana, May 19.-- Especial )-The Co., lumbiana Dramatic Troupe went to vincep. yesterday. where they presented. last nightt the drama. Victory of Love" N'
 They were accompanied by the Chapmar orchestra. Their entertainment at shslbS
 Wednesday night was quite success. 5ss
 Rufus Lester left this morning for Yellow
 Leaf the old homestead. where he goes "a take a much needed rest. &
 There was quite a sensation created nena' Columbiana this morning among some negr-s families. There had been trouble betwes~s the families before. and 1t seems that th~a dog belonging to one fthe families chased the hogs of the other family to the horhs of their owner. who. very much enrageo; took down his Winchester and killed the canine. The owners of the dead dog hearA ing the shot and suspecting the meaning of the sound came running with their gupe and clubs They determined to avenes the death of faithful Fido. With guns in hand they made every effort to get as' the inmates of the house. but to no pur~. pose Finally. they left for the eour.l house. where they swore out warrant for the slayer of the dog. uc
 This was hardly done before anothp~' chowd came along and are trying to ger warrants for the arrest of those who tasa VicIously assailed them in their homes The feeling of both sides seems to be intsns@a and fl is seriously doubted whether an ordI%' nary arrest will appease the contending eIs's ements: as 1t Is doubtful under our lave whether one can be convicted for killing ss dog. tnc,
 The farmers throughout this section seefe to be In fairly good spirits over their pros~ poets. although a good season of rain. it iSs thought, would very much help present cop~s dtions sse
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
PERSONS DROWN
BOAT CAPsIZEs IN THE TENNESSEE
 RIVER.
Body of Girl is Recovered, and searcI For the Remains of the Other Un. foFtuRates Is Now Being
 Prosecuted.

Chattanooga, Tenn, May 19.--Five persons all connected with one of the most prominent families of James county. Tenn, were drowned this after noon In the Tennessee River. The ca tastrophe occurred near Norman, a.xil- lage about twelve miles north of Chat tanooga
 The drowned are: Mrs. Edgar Miles. of Chattanooga; Mrs. Sim Eldridge: Mary Eldridge, Dewitt Eldridge. Abel McGill
 All but Mrs. Edgar Miles are of Nor man.
 Jesse Eldridge, a lad of eighteen years escaped by clinging to the over turned boat. The boat capsized on ac- count of high wind that struck 1t when in midstream. It was minia- ture squall. Mrs. Miles clung to the clothing of her brother, Jesse Eldridge. until in desperation he forced her to release her hold. She went to the bot tom but he escaped.
 The body of Mary Eldridge has been recovered and 6 systematic search is being prosecuted for the others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
WILL BE INVITED TO EUFAULA.
Bluff City Anxious to Entertain th'
 Red Men of Alabamn.

Red Men of Alabnmn.
 Eufaula, May fs--(Speciaf)--At the regulac meeting of Eufaula Tribe. No. 3s I, o. R. NJ. of this city last night 1t was unanimously voted to extend the Great Council an invitation to meet in Eufaula next year. Eufauia maintains A good Tribe, one that Is always im- bued with interest and enthusiasm ana which has furnished two Great Sa- chems during the past three or TOUT years. Great Sachem Corker has work : ed assidiousiy for the upouildins or the order and thinks a meeting of the grand body in hts home will material Iy aid in advancing the cause in Soutn- east Alabama.
 During the session of the Great Coun cil in Mobile, he will urge his claims and use every effort to secure Eufaula as the next meeting place. It IS also understood that Gadsden will invite the Great Council to convene there ana perhaps other cities will fall In line, but the Great Sachem is confident In his ability to convene the big assem- bly, in the beautiful Bluff city on the Chattahoochee.
 ChiIls and fever which have recently become almost epidemic In the north ,ern portion of the city is arousing some indignation on the part of residents there regarding a stagnant pond or wa ter near the suburbs of that section of town. Citizens are inclined to be- lieve that the pond Is the cause of the trouble.
 Hart's block Is fast approaching con1- pletion and will soon he ready for oc- cupancv. It is currently rumored that the entire block is soon to be rebilt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Nh Evidence in Alderman Case.

The coroaer's jury, which has been Investigating the burning of the Ack- erman home in Santa Rosa County. where MT. and Mrs. Alderman and seven children lost their lives. has ad- journed after falling to find any evi- dence connecting any party with the burning of the house or murder of the family. Large numbers of wit nesses were examined. and a most thorough and searching examination made, but the matter Is now as much a mystery as when they began. The citi- zens of Santa Rosa County believe that the house caught fire during the night and the family suffocated by the smoke before being able to make their escape.
 This belief is held by many espe- cially since no information could be obtained by the coroners jury. 9th CTS believe that the family was mur- dered either by parties who wer eere- mics of Alderman or else by tramps who were passing through the coun- try. The search has been given up by all except some who are working se- cretly in the hope of bringing to light some clue and thus securing the re- ward of $1,500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
4:aE sssi:: s,::r. sahmsF1 sAsG % .s s:; es. Merchantsa Planters-F Farley Nat. Bank
 Montgomery Ala May oth 1906
II. T. BARTLETT, Asst cashisss k. E. sEIBELs, Asst CashIer.

To our Customers:
 You have doubtless observed in the daily press notice of the contemplated consolidation of this bank with the First National Bank of this city We now announce the consolidation assured fact awaiting only the carrying cut of certain prescribed forms to become effective
 Meanwhile wish to again express our appreciation of the business favors Gberay bestowed upon by patrons and to assure them that under the arrange have been unmndul of the duty we ow. them The consolidated bank will have Capital Surplus and Shareholders Liability of Two and quarter millions of dol lars all of which will be available security depositors thus offering the fullest and of protection hitherto afforded bank deposton in Montgomery and its greater will enable it to fully meet the requirements of its commercial customers.
 The present shareholders of this bank will own one half ot the capital of the First National Bank the members ot the Board of Directors of the consolidated bank will come from bank and the present Vice President of this bank will have the office with the First National and all of present clerical force will be retained We ton these facts that you may that about the only change so tar as our dealers concerned that will be doing business under title and with greater Having gained your favorable consideration and we hope meritcd your appreciation we confidently count upon continuance of your patronage with part and parcel ot the First National Bank of Montgomery. when consol- dated with this bank
 As soon as the details of the consolidation have been completed you will be duly notified and until such time shall continue to your best interests heretofore the purpose of the writer to retire. for the present at east from active work in order to obtain much needed ret from business doing however he desires espec- tally hs friends of his thorough approval of the contemplated arrangements and his great personal interest in the welfare of the consolidated bank.
 Very truly.
 j. l. HALL. President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
BUILDINGS FOR FAIR
CONTRACTS FOR STRUCTURES TO
 BE AWARDED SOON.
Architect Long of Chicago Expected to Reach Montgomery Monday. Work Is to Begin
 Early.

Plans for the buildings to be erected for the big State Fair of the Alabama Agricultural Association, which is to be held in Montgomery, October 22 to 27, are now assuming final shape. and In ten days, the contract for the struc- lures will be let.
 D. H. Long, who was recently named by the Executive Committee of the or ganization to draw up plans and spe- cifications for the buildings. will arrive in the city Monday with the plans for exhibit hall, the main building, which is the last to be submitted to bidding contractors.
 Advertisement for bids on the smaller buildings of the Fair has already been made, and immediately upon the arri- val of Architect Long, the plans and specifications for exhibit hall will be given out to those applying for infor- nation.
 The buildings for which plan h@ve already been made include the grand stand. the dairy and poultry buildings, the office building of the Fair Asso- citation, and 100 stalls for horses and cattle. The bids on these plans will be opened at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Association on May 29. at which time. 1t is expected Presi- dent W. F. vandiver. ,who is now In the North. will have returned.
 It Is realized by the Committee that the work on the buildings Lust begin at once in order that the large struc- lures may be completed in time for the big exhibition. One of the conditions upon which the contracts will be let, 1t is understood, will be that the con- tractors securing the awards, will agree to set to work immediately upon their respective pieces of work.
 Upon his arrival tomorrow, Architect Long will hold meeting with num- Der of the directors of the Association, at which time the details of the plans will be outlined. and the general nature of tn ework gone over. Announcement of these plans will be made later in the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
SERVICES OF MIR. COLE.
Mayor and Finance Committee Disa-
 greed as to His Employment.

Mayor Teague and the Finance Com mittee of the Council had a misunder- standing as to the appointment of Clarke P Cole of Atlanta, who is to assist the Finance Committee in au- diting the books of the various city officials with view to installing new systems Of bookkeeping where it is necessary.
 Mir. Cole was to have begun work yesterday. The matter was satisfac- torily disposed of by the Mayor anC inc committee yesterday afternoon and Mir. Cole will begin work for the city tomorrow morning.
 While Mayor Teague would not dis cuss the matter, it seems that the point was raised as to whether the commit tee had the power pursuant to res olution adopted by the Council. to em- ploy Mir Cole without the approval of inc Mayor. It will be remembered that the committee decided to secure inc services of Mir Cole during the absence of MT. Teague from the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
NON IMMUNEs BARRED.
XyuI Not Be Permitted To Embark
 From Havana to South.

Havana. May l9.-The Marine Hos nitaI officer at Havana today received an order from Washington not to per roit non-lnibmune passengers to depart for any southern State port. This action was the result of a fatal case of weiiow fever in a village near Matan- Ias Fever existed there in February, hut the place is now being cleaned and fumigated and no other case has been reported in Cuba.
 The Cuban authorities have decided .o establish quarantine against Ala bar,a. Mississippi. Louisiana and Texas Saw 25. on the ground of suspicion o.o,rst local conditions in New Orleans and because last years outbreak of fA- yar there is declared not to have been reportsd promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
l. M BALDWIN President s. wooLFoLK, c.sAi
 FIRST NATIONAL BANK

Montgomery, Ala, May 3. I906 To the Customers of the
 Merchants & Plantes-Far arley National Bank--- Earnestly desiring to retain the business and goodwill of the present customers of the Merchants & PantersF arey National Bank after the two banks are consolidated to that end cordial welcome now extended and an assurance ofis best endeavo them faithfully and acceptaby in all respects Very truly
 A. M BALDWIN President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
CHARGE OF HERESY
CASE or DIR. CALDWELL WILL
 COME UP THIS WEEK.
Strong Overture From the Tuscaloosa Presbytery Against Receipt and Adoption of Articles of the
 Charlotte Conference.

Gfeenville, s. C.. May 19.-In tho Presbyterian general assembly today the complaints of Dr. s. s. Law and others. against the synod of Virginia. the complaint of Dr. W. T. Caldwell. against the synod of Texas. the com- piaint of the First Presbyterian Church Of Fort Worth against the synod Of Texas and the Presbytery of Fort Worth. were referred to the Judicial Committee
 There was animated discussion on the subject of education. An effort will be made before the assembly adjourns to have appointed committee and a sec retary of education.
 The case of Dr. W. E. Caldwell Of Fort Worth. Tex. on the charge of heresy. will probably De taken up the first of next week.
 telegram was sent to the Northern presbyterian Assembly requesting that they arrange their home mission work in Oklahoma territory so that there will be no friction between the home mission work of Southern Presbyterian and Northern Presbyterian Assemblies
 A very strong overture was received from the Tuscaloosa Presbytery urging that the articles of the Charlotte, N. C., conference be not received and adopted
 These articles cover the question of the attitude of the church on divorce
 A recess was taken at o'clock to s.30 this evening.
 The following appointments were announced at this mornings session of the Presbyterian General Assembly:
 On Committee of Articles of Agree rnent. Alabama, Rev. E. McDougall; Arkansas, Gen. B. w. Green; Florida. Rev. B. I. Baker; Georgia, Rev. T. H Rice; Kentucky, Rev. D. M. Sweets: Louisiana, Elder George Battal1ora; Missouri, Rev. H. M. Spencer: North Carolina, Rev. A. J. McKelway; South Carolina, Rev. J. H. Thornwell: Ten f,essee, Rev. G. W. Bull; Texas. Rev. Josephus Johnston; Virginia, Rev. FTusene Daniel. Each synod in the church has representative on this committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Appointment to Succeed Judge Beck Cam
 lurnrlRN.

Camden. May 19.-(Special. )-Capt J. F. Forster. is receiving the congratuiations of hls many friends his appointment to the Probate Judgeship on yesterday. to succeed the late Judge Beck.
 It was a great surprise to MT. Forster, as he had withdrawn his application some time ago.
 Judge Forster ran against Judge Beck ir the last race for Probate Judge. and ws~ defeated by less than a hundred votes. My Forster served the county as Circuit Clerb and gave general satisfaction in discharginS the duties of that office.
 His many frineds predict for him s bright successful judicial career. and that he will wear worthily the judicial ermin@.
 Many evidences of improvement are mo- ticed in Camden. Quite a number of neV- residences are being built. and some will be erected in the near future and much real estate is changing hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
0ld Church sIte soId.

The valuable property at the north west corner of Palafox and Garden Streets, was sold yesterday to the Pen sacola Investment Company, the con sideration being $45,000. The property is now occupied by the Palafox Street Methodist Church. but the congrega- tion recently acquired property on East Wright Street, where a church will be erected. The site Is just opposite the seven story Blount building. which is in course of erection, and Is considered among the most valuable in the city. It is understood that handsome busi- ness building will occuy the site.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
PRIMARY RESULTS
PENSACOLA RETURNS OFFICIALLY
 CANvAssED BY COMMITTEE.
Surpri.s of Race Was That Charles M, coston Will Have To Go In
 Second Race For
 Leufslnfure.

Pensacola, Fla, May 1s.-(Special.)- The County Democratic Executive Committee, at its meeting last night, officially canvassed the returns of the primary election of last Tuesday.
 One of the surprises of the official count is that Charles M. Coston will have to enter the second primary for the Legislature. It was understood that he had received a majority of the votes cast for that office. but the official count showed that he lacked nine. The second primary will be held June 12. and will be to elect two representatives to the legislature and County Com missioner from District No. 1.
 Those who are qualified to enter the second primary for the legislature are Charles M. Coston, M. D. Baggett. George T. Morgan and M Jacoby.
 The official count showed the follow ing result:
 For congress--w. B. Lamar, 1,4s2; Jefferson D. Stephens. 234.
 For Railroad Commissioner-Thom J. Appleyard. 421; E. B. Bailey, 773: N. A Biitch. S5s; R. Hudson Burr. ss1.
 For Supreme Court Justices-Thomas L. Clarke, 752: Charles B. Parkhill, l. 175; J. B. Whitfield. 733.
 For State Senator-John S. Beard. r. s75.
 For Representatives to Legislature NJ O. Baggett, SOP: Charles M. Coston 005: NJ. Jacoby. 503; J. E. Long. 440 George T. Morgan. 595; J. J. Sullivan Jr.. 36o.
 For Tax Assessor-w. W. Richards 1,5s2.
 For Tax Collector-N Mex. Oerting SS3; J. S. Roberts. 1,561. For County Treasurer-John c Welsh .s79: J. Ed. Williams. 1.07S Thomas F. wrigton. 10S.
 For Supervisor of Registration-W M J. Scott. 1.514. For Members of Board of Public In. struction, District No. 1.-W. F. Ander. son, 1.479. District No. All. G. DeSiiva. 1.260 District No. 3.--w. NJ. Agerton, 721 W. B. Hubbird, 692. For County Commissioners. District No. 1.--J. B. Roberts, 1,423;; c. F Zeek, 354. District No 2.--John A. Merritt, 913 William J. Sennott, SEQ.
 District No. 3.-James M. Andrews 392; A. c. Blount, Jr., 664; w. A. Shelby PAT.
 District No. 4.-w. H. P. Bronson 442; H. c. Clopton. SPA; John A. Wig glns. 4a4.
 District No. 5.-James R. Steward, L. 2s4.
 For Justice of the Peace. District No. 2-J. l.. Bell, 156; J. D. Goss. PA; R. l.. Nichelsen, 727: George J. Slocumb. PAS.
 For Chairman Executive Committee Frank Reilly, 1878.
 For Secretary Executive Committee. A H. DAlemberte, 1,340.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

There will be no night service at the Court Street Methodist Church to- night. The congregation will attend the Wharton meeting at the Auditsri- um.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Tne Des Moines Assembly.

Des Moines. Ia.. May 19.-Commis- sioners and visitors to the 11sth Gem eral Assembly of Presbyterians Of Ameri-a were entertained at Fort Des Moines today following a short morn ing session. A Fesimental drill re- viewed by Lieutenant. General. Nelson A. Miles (retired) was the feature of the afternoon. Following the drill reception was rendered General Miles and the commissioners.
 After listening to the report of the Board of Ministerial Relief, the As- sembly voted in favor of a resolution, offered by this Board, asking for an appropriation of $4,0o0,000 to be ex- pended in this cause. An amendment made it incumbent on the elders of the church to collect the amount from the entire church membership at the rate Of 10 cents each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

Columbus. O.. May 1s.-ohio State rrnJI,ersitv deefated Purdue of Indiana in the track meet here today. Ohio SO 1-2; Purdue 51 l-2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

Kodaks and Bate are what y"u take if on an up-to-date ricnic. Tressiar sells them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
Suits Filed by Negroes.

Suits aggregating s100,000 were filed in the United States Court today against the Aycock Brothers Lumber Company, firm doing business east of Pensacola. The plaintiffs are George Thomas. Narcissa Calhoun, Neeta Rob- inson and John Bryany, all colored. Each asks damages In the sum of $25,- 900, the first three for the death of relatives by the alleged negligence of the company and its employees. and the latter for injuries sustained by the same reason. The company Is ub-lessees of State convicts and some months since the stockade containing a large number of convicts was burned. The men were chained inside the place and before they could be rescued, a large number were burned to death. The allegations are in some particulars somewhat sensa- tional. as the plaintiffs aver that the company not only failed to provide safe and efficient means for the protection of the prisoners, but that sober and competent guards were not in their em- ploy. and that 1t was through this neg ligence that the men lost their lives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
JUDGE FORSTER CONGRATULATED.

Picnics are not Picnlcs without | Kodak. Tresslnr sells them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
r.a.,n.t,on Arrument af necatu

Injunction Argument at Decatur.
 Decatur, Ill., May 1s.-Laughter and applause greeted a telegram received by the Cumberland Presbyterian As sembIy today from the Colored Cumber-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20
nIh Ell Ia nnnnei-

PIcnIcs are not PIenics AlGnt . Kodak. TresAlar sells them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

Cambridge, Mass. May 19-Harvard won the annual track meet with Yale A today. ThSscore was Harvard 57 Ign Yale 46 1-NeM as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-05-20

Macon, 6; Charleston, O.
 Augusta. 5; Jacksonville, {. Savannah, 1 Columbia. 8,
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1906-08-29
COTTON BELT EXCURSIONS.

Los Angeles, Cal. one fare for the
round trip. Selling September 3 to
IA inclusive. Limit for return Octo-
ber 81, 1906.
Very low rates will be made eflec.
tive to the following:
Call on any Cotton Belt agent for
full information regarding your trip
or address d. NJ. MORGAN,
Trav. Pass Agt., Fort Worth, Tex.
GUS HOOVER,
Trav. Pass. Agt. Waco. Texas.
r. G. FYFE,
Asst. Gen. Frt and Pass. Agt, Tyler,
Texas.
JOHN F. LEHANE,
Gen. Frt. and Pass. Agt Tyler. Tex.