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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-12

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-09-12
Local Matters.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
GEORGIAN HAD KNIFE
BARTLETT THREATENS TO CUT
 CONGRESSMAN SOUTHwICK.
Latter Insisted Upon An Increase If the Pay of the Tally Clerks Which the Former
 Prevented.

washington, June 3s-what sprom- ised to be a serious personal encounter between Representatives George N. Sout wick. of New York, and Charles I. Bartlett. of Georgia. was prevented early this morning in the House by the intereession of friends.
 Mr, Bartlett. holding a knife. told MT. Southwick the latter dare. not say he Tied" or he (Bartlett) would cut him.
 Mir Southwick sought to pass reso- lution increasing the pay of the tally clerks MT. Bartlett, member of the Committee on Accounts, asked If the resolution had been passed on by the committee of the House The speaker informed him that it had not. MT. Bart" lett objected.
 Southwick pleaded with Bartlett to let the resolution through but the Geor- gia representative was determined that 1t should not pass. Backing away from Southwick, he took a position on the Republican side. Then Southwick made a remark that there had been a good deal of lying in tho Committee on Resolutions and made a movement toward Bartlett
 Thinking. he says. a personal assaultl was intended. Mir. Bartlett, who had al silver pen knife in his hand. remarked that Southwick dared not say he liedI of he would cut him Friends interfered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Negro Wanted For Staying White Man
 Brought to Ozark.

Brought to OEnrk.
 Ozark, June 29.-(Special.) )-John Levy, a negro. was brought to Ozark on the o'clock train this morning by Detective Tom Watts. and lodged in jail.
 The negro was located at Vernon. Fla. a month ago and trailed to tur- pentine camp near Apalachicola, where the arrest was made.
 The state had offered a reward for him which had been supplemented by citizens in the community. where the crime had been committed for which he was wanted.
 Last February he and Will Beverett engaged in a difficulty with Jesse Tay- Tor and A. M Hoffman both white, at the little store. kept by the negro Levy During the difficulty Hoffman made his escape but Taylor was killed and his body badly beaten up with guns broken over the victims head.
 Since then the criminal has been. at large He told Detective Watts and his brother C. w Watts, that he had thought of committing suicide. ever since the crime. and that he would dc so now if he had a chance.
 Hon William Garner is urged by many friends throughout the State 10 make the race for State Treasurer. Alabama can get no better man for the place and the wiregrass will go solid tor him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
MIR. CRAK RETIRES
TRUST OFFICER OF FIRST NATION.
 AT. RESIGNS.
He VIII Rest From Active Business at s4HaxeI Hedge,- His Country Resfdemc~--succeeded by
 NIT. gohnson.

c. W. craik. Trust oficer of the First National Bank, and the oldest bank official in Montgomery ir point of service, has resigned his office and will retire from active business life. He will be succeeded by Archie g. John son, some time Receiving Teller of the bark.
 The resignation of Mir Craik becomes effective at the close of business today and Mfr. Johnson will take up his duties as Trust Officer Monday morning. Pres idert A. M. Baldwin. of the bank. said yesterday that Mir. Johnson's successor had not been selected.
 MT. Craik has been associated with the First National Bank twenty-five years. He has a wide acquaintance tire to his beautiful country home "Ha- gel Hedge" near Oak Park, where he will devote himself to those pursuits which appeal to his artistic tempera- ment. One of his friends said yesterday that the generous and fkcd Holicy of the First National Bank made 1t easy for Mir. Craik to put Into effect the resolution o' his early manhood to give up business before he had lost the ca pacity for either work or enjoyment and after twenty-hv9 years of work with the bank he was to have long and perfect rest at his ideal home.
 Hazel Hedge" with its wide lawns, great shade trees and fine orchards is one of the most beautiful country homes in Montgomery County. MT. craik has spent years in bringing 1t to it's perfect condition and he will no doubt ind his greatest happiness in the future rest ing in its miny comforts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
tee on the political isltuafien in the

tee on the political situation in the district
 Hon. John J. Haynes received tai- egram this morning that This mother was not expected to live. He rt once left for Lineville. the home of his parents. His wife and children will leave this afternoon on the Southern for Lineville.
 Mrs 'Spright Doweii and children left yesterday for the mountains of North Carolina. where they go to spend tho remainder of the summer.
 Mrs W. B. Browne and son, Ches- tel. left yesterday for Piedmont Springs to remain during the heated term.
 The two year old child of Mir. John W. Porter of, Piper. Ala. was buried here yesterday. 1t having died In Piper the day before
 Rev W. I. Sinnott, pastor of Gen. treville Presbyterian Church, and for mer pastor of the church In this place, has been in the city two or three days.
 Dr. Frank Smith of Alpine and Miss Katharine Smith were married In Wilsonville yesterday morning at s o'clock, Rev w L Sinnott performing the marriage ceremony They left at once for Chattanooga and other points
 Miss Lucy A. Smith, one of the teach CTS in the orphans home at Tallade- ga. is visiting with friends in this city. her former home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
SHELBY COMMITTEE.
The Date of Primary iS Changed to
 August 27.

Columbiana, June 2s.-(Special)- The Democratic Executive Commltte of Shelby county met in Calera ycs- terAav Tho-A wos @ond attend1nnA
 Hon, R F. Bowdon. chairman. being absent on account of illness of his wife Johr r AveIyt of Shelby presid- ed as chairman. Resolutions were adopted oh nRing the time of holding the primary election from July 31 to August 27, the 1a;e of the State prl- mary; alling the Executive Commit tee together to canvass the vote and declare the result of the primary. and calling a convention of the party in the county to meet on the same day the committee is called to meet. for the purpose of selecting delegates to the State, Congressional and Senatorial Conventions and selecting three Exec utive Committeeman In each beat in the county
 Good reports as to the condition of the party In the county for the fight in November, were made by the mem hers of the committee
 Hon William B. Craig. of Selma. candidate for the Democratic nomina- ton for Congress, was present and e invitation addressed the commit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
George HOTmnn's Own Company Give
 Another Entertainment.

George HOTmnn's Own Company Give
 Another Entertainment.
 The man who Is not pleased with the potpouri of music and fIn which Max Hoffman's Own Company presents at the Electric Park Casino Theatre this week has small appreciation of the clever and artistic In vaudeville.
 The bill Is good and it Is funny from overture to finale and the people of Montgo mery seem to appreciate the fact. for they all but filled the house again last evening, and Friday is re- garde1 by the theatrical profession us an of" day
 Gertrude 1Cfman, "Sllvers" Oakley. Bessie Kyle and the others on the card brought out all the applause there was in the house. and the expressed ap- proval of the audience seemed to urge tho performers to greater efforts to en- certain.
 ,iertruce Hoffman's limitations were again pr ,baDly the most popular fra- turo Her imitation O. Eddie Foy in his weird rendition of "T'm Poor Unhappy Maid from MT Bluebeard.' was one of her best. hut she also gave apt im- ita:ions of the singing and acting of George Conan. Ethel Levy singing Flo, Anna Held. and others.
 matinee this afternoon ar,d another performance this evening are still in store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
MARRIAGE AT RUssELvILLE.
Cupid Busy in Little North Alabama
 Town.

Russellville. June 29-(Special.) )- Miss Willie Mae Johnson and w. P Hughes were married at the residence of the brides parents. MT. and Mrs. w. C. Hurst, yesterday afternoon at } o'clock. They left immediately after the ceremony for a trip to Asheville, N C.
 Miss Hortense Hutchinson and Mir James William Vaughan, both of this place, were married Wednesday evening at the First Baptist Church in Martin, Tenn. After a trip down the Missis- sippi. they will make their home hero
 Miss Alice Moses and W. F Williams were married last Sunday morning at the home of Mir and Mrs. Thomas Moses
 The glorious fourth will be cclebrat- ed here with a big picnic and barbecue. The public installation of newly elect ed officers of the Masonic and Knights of Pythias lodges will also be a feature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Dr. Gaston Griel SufTern Slight Inturi~.
 fu Aufo AectAe,f

Dr. Gaston Griel SuFers Slight Tnturie.
 In Auto Accident.
 While driving in his automobile near Electric Park. at late hour Thursday night pr. Gaston Griel, city physician, was thrown from his machine and pain fully injured. The automobile ran into the ditch and was badly damaged
 The accident occurred on the Mount Meigs road about half mile east of the park. As -Dr. Griel was driving down a hill, the tire of one of the wheels went flat causing him to lose control of the steering gear. and throw ing the machine over into the ditch. The automobile collided with tree, dama ging the body of the machine, while pr. Grel was thrown out in the road
 Upon returning to the city, examina- tion led to the belief that two ribs on the left side were broken, and that the physicians left shoulder was badly hurt Yesterday, however. another ex- animation was made. and 1t was decid- ed that, although he was bruised and very sore from the fall. no bones had been broken
 pr. Griel was in his office a part of yesterday attending to his duties as city physician. Last night he was re- ported as resting comfortably. He ex- poets to be able to attend to his du- ties today
 Fear was expressed by his relatives that his mother, Mrs Jacob Griei. who, with her Laughter. Miss Juliette Griel. Is in Shreveport on a visit, might hear of the accident and be unduly alarmed For that reason, the family was reli- cent with regard to the accident. It was positively stated last night, however. that Dr. Griel's injuries are compar- atively slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

place he moved to Pleasant Hill, this country. where he engaged in the mer- cantile business. for some years, nov ing to this city about thirty-seVen years ago. During his residence here he was for many years engaged In the wholesale grocery business and later engaged jr the cotton business, in which he was when he died. For sew eral years he was a member of the City Council and in 1886 was elected Mayor and served two years In that capacity. He was also president of the Congregation Mishkan Israel from lSIS to 1900, and made most faithful or ficer
 The news of his death came as great shock to his many hundreds or friends throughout the city.
 He leaves . wife and five children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Delegates to Commercial Association
 Enthusiastic Over Work.

Delegates to Commercial Association
 Enthusiastic Over Work.
 The Montgomery delegation to the annual meting of the Alabama Com mercial and Industrial Association, which adjourned Thursday in Gadsden. returned home yesterday morning filf- ed with enthusiasm over the success ful convention of Alabama business and professional men.
 Among those in the party that went to Gadsden were President A. c. Forbes and Secretary Leslie l., Gil- bert. who were re-elected. Emanuel Meertief. O. O. Nelson, W. B. David son and John 1T Walker and W. F. Vandiver. who returned home Thurs day owing to a pressing enSa cement
 President Forbes said yesterday that the meeting was harmonious through out and that represahtatives of all rna local business organizations present reported unexampled business condi- tons in their respective communities.
 The Association at is several ses- sions adopted resolutions raising n committee to confer with tho Alabama Bankers Association and aid that or- ganization in its efforts to secure the passage of State law restricting speculation to It's legitimate field; en- dorsing the State Fairs to be held in, Montgomery. Selma and Huntsvilfe; H0NOfaNittk tHS or a fffulnGfn Bureau of Immigration: endorsing the work of the American Civic Association Tn arousing intcrest in the beautify- ing of parks and strestg; petitloning Congres to appropriate $250.000 for deepening and widening the outer bar of Mobile bay: endorsing and pledging support to the projected Alabama Trade School for White Boys; endo~s- ing the action taken by tue National Rivers and Harbors Congress; protest ing against any further action on the part of Congress minimizing the bene ficial influences which would result from annual appropriations recom- mended by the engineering department and advocated by the Rivers and Har- bors Committee of the House of Rep resen:ativcs and declaring in favor of an annual government appropriation of $5O.000,000 for internal improve meats.
 Reports to >Le Association showed that at least six cities of the State hal organized CommoI cial Clubs dur ing the year but the Club at Union Springs was the only one which had identified itself with the State Asso- ciation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
\ accidentally Thrown Tn Blazing Brush
 Heap Fly C0mpaniOns.


 Union Springs, June 29-(Special )-- Little James Johnson, son of Mir and Mrs. R. J. Johnson, was thrown from q little wagon by a playmate into a pile of burning trash in the back yard of Dan Howard a few days since and but for the fact that he wore a very heavy jacket the burns might have proved fatal. He was badly burned, hut la rest ing as easily as possible. His right arm and hand are burned badly.
 News has been received here of the marriage of Clarence H. Simmonds. a former resident of Union Springs, to Miss Gertie Fisher. in Dennison, Texas. The local ball team returned from Thomaston. Ga, yesterday where they won one of three games. the score be- ing to 2. Out of the six games with thi team the home boys won two and tied one. They leave Monday for a series of games with Bretwon. Quite a number of young people will accom- pany che team to Brewton. where they will remain until after the Fourth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
House Concurrent Resolution IS Passed
 As To General Deficiency.

Washington. June 29-The Senate to- night passed the House concurrent res oIution permitting the conferees on the general deficiency bill to add to that bill the sums necessary to carry into effect the provisions of the railroad rate bill and the public building bill.
 The Senate. after a discussion without action on the LaFouette bill limit ing trainmen's required hours of labor to sixteen consecutive hours, adjourned at 11;45 D m, until 10 a. m. tomorrow.
 The Senate tonight at 1l:30 o'clock adopted the conference report on the general deficiency appropriation bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Wright Order. il Strike

Lancaster. Pa. June 29-J. F. Wright. vice president of the Eastern Division of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers of tho Unitcd States today issued an order declaring strike of iron workers to take er- feet July l. The order affects all the iron mills east of the Allegheny Noun tains and in the New England States. and is the result of the unanimous re- fusal of the mill owners to meet a de- mand for higher wages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
DEATH OF SIMON MAS.
well Known Business Man of selms
 Dies Suddenly.


 Selma, June 29-(Special.)- )-Hmon Maas, a prominent business man and citizen of Selma, died suddenly at his home on Broad street this evenin at 6 o'clock. AS was usual, Mir. Maas vent down to his place of business on Water street this morning but about 10 o'clock k he complained of feeling sick and at noon went home. Soon after reaching his home he stated that he was suffer ing from pains around his heart and lay down Towards the latter part of the afternoon he grew worse and the fam fly physician was summoned, but he steadily continued to sink until the end came just before dark. death hav- ing been caused by neuralgia of the heart.
 MT. Maas was 6s years old and was born in Grossboekenhkeim, Bavarla. When an infant he came to America with his parents. who settled at Claib- orne. Monroe county, and from which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
A1r- coIcmnn Nerr ul-

NIT. Frank Coleman received teIe- gram at II o'clock last night announce ing that his brother Hon Dan Coleman had suddenly become very ill at his home In Huntsville. The telegram was from Captain Levert Coleman of the United States Artillery corps, who is visiting his father, Hon. Dan Coleman at Huntsville. MT. Coleman left on The Advertiser special. the first train for Huntsville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
suit. AEainst southern.

In the Circuit Court this morning two suits were filed against the South ern Railway Company, a corporation. While the amounts sued for are small they promise to prove of interest to manufacturers and business men gen. orally.
 James A. Lewis seeks to recover $391 damages, with interest from April II 1908, for failure to deliver two carloads of lumber to the schooner Carrie A Norton, at this port, having agreed to do so for a reward. Owing to failure of the company to deliver the timber the charterers of the boat claimed demurrage from plaintiff.
 pr. R. Burgess & Co.,, sue for ssOo for failure to deliver seven bales or cotton,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Flames Rnmage Residence of IsRac Fin
 keIStcin on MnIlhn Street.

Flames Damage Residence of Isnac Fin
 kelSteia on Martha Street.
 Fire at 70 Martha Street destroyed the rear of thc residence of Isaac Fin kelstein at an early hour thIs morn ing, causing damage to house and fur niture estimated between :. 0G and $500.
 Ihs blaze was discovered at 1;3) o'clock by street car conductor. When first seen the flames were confined to the rear of the house, but later spread iEg to the roof, the entire top of the building was burned away. A tele- phone call tc the Fire Department brought several companies to the scene. and after short fight the flames were subdued.
 The house was owned by Ben Walker. There was no furniture insurance and the amount of insurance on the dwell- ing could not be ascertained. The prigin of the fire was a mystery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

four girls and a boy. The children are Mrs Goldsmith of Charleston. & C.; Mrs Ed Eliasburg. Mrs. Harry Marrlng and Miss Lillian and Leo Maas of this city. The arrangements for the fu- neral have not yet been made. but 1t Is thought that 1t will be held Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Gun Club to Celebrate.

On July f the Mobile Gun Club will have jolly good time ar their club aouse on Blaakely' Island. across the river. Aside from the regular semi ponthly shoot for the Hunter Arms Company gold medal. there will be number of shoots fof prizes given by merchants who have employees in the rlub.
 Jeff Da~.s, representing the Dupont Powder Company, has presented the rub a hants mo silver living cup 10 be shot for. under prize shoot rules. turing the season This. with the Hunter Company medal and two cups
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
Raenn Annin EniIn.

Washington, June 29--Senator Bacon. in executive session of the Senate to- day renewed his motion that Decem- Der r next session, be fixed for vote on the Santo Domingo treaty. Sena- tor Lodge and Spooner objected. The motion required unanimous consent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

items of difference between the two houses and added that 1t would be in- possible to compiete the work tonight on motion of Senator Penross the Sem ate conferees were authorized to add $l0o.o00 to the blll for d public build Ing at Albuquerque. N. M
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
ONLY ONE BILL IN DISPUTE. Congress is Expected to Complete It's
 Work Today.

Washington. June 2s.--The Copgres- sional situation Is such tonight that Congress can adjourn early tomorrow. All of the appropriation bills have been passed and will he ready for the signature of the President tomorrow.
 Only Ire omnibus building bill is in disagreement and adjhstmentS of dif- ferences is expected early tomorrow. There ray De another deficiency bill to carry the public building items but that can be passed with little delay.
 The final adjournment Is expected early tomorrow afternoon.
 Casino Matinee today, Children Toe. Free attractions. Car fare to town. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
PUBLIC BUILDING BILL.

The Alabama Items As Agreed Upon by
 the COnferees.
 Washington, June 29.-In the public building bill among the Items of $10.- 900 or more agreed to by the confer ees are as follows: Alabama-Mont- gomery. S12,00O; Selma. S60,0OOi Besse- mer, $60 900; Florence, $5O.O0O; Tusca- loosa, $50,000 Dothan, $40,00O; Gads- den, S7O,0OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
I.nrt,nI Conference Report.

Washington, June 99.-At II o'clock Senator Scott presented partial con- ference report on the public building bill. Ho said there were fourteen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
NTnf. naher In NIohIIe.

Maj. D. F. Baber of the lst battalion and Capt. W. F. Weiss, of the Mont gomery Blues. 2nd infantry A. N. G.. spent yesterday and today in Mobile looking over the situation with a view to securing the encampment of this regiment here instead of Selma. The matter is as yet in embryo and neither officer had anything to say of the ques- tton beiore leaving for montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
White Nm Hnnred.

Llvingston. Texas. June 29.-Ja' Wilkcrson. a white man convicted ol having murdered hIs wife. was hanged here today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
lIerhert Acke- Dead.

After a long illness. Herbert F. Acker. Ss, one of the oldest and best known residents of Mobile. died at his homo in this city at noon today, surrounded by members of the family. MT. Acker was widely known in Mobile, having come to this city from his native home in South Carolina fifty years ago, Since that time he had res, ded here contir- uously He was s2 years of age. ani Is survived by his wife and three sons, pr. r. J. NJ. Acker. Health Officer of Mobile County, pr. George Acker, of Port Gibson. Miss. Joseph Acker and a daughter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
CITY PHYsIcIAN HuRr.

Casino Matinee today, 53hiIdren ioc Free attractions Car fire to town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
ANDREW THOMAS SENTENCED
 TO HANG FOR WEES MURDER

hung up by the club, will give the marksmSp plenty of sport during the present Season.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

The game of hall at Monroe Park this afternoon between the teams from the Manassas and Elks clubs proved quite interesting to a large crowd of people and resulted in a victory for Manassas by a score of , to 4. The game was closely contested and excit- ing at times. It was for the benefit of the orphans of Mobile, and quite a neat sum was realized. At Klosky's to- night, the managers of the teams ex- tended a banquet to the players and officers of Manassas and Elks C. bs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
CASINO THEATRE.

Casino Matinee today, Children Toe. Free aftractiOns. Car fare te town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

Casino Matinee today, Children icc Free attractions. Chr fare to town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30
BACK FROM GADsDEN.

Casino Matinee today, Children 1Oc. Free attractions. Car fare to town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1906-06-30

People hate a liar unless he can lie artisticallY and sucoessfultY.