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The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Negro CIerk Robbed.

A bold holdup with two white men in the role of highwaymen was perpe- trated on Joseph Reeves. clerk at the Washington Hotel, a hostelry for ne- groes, corner of First Avenue and Sev- enteenth Street, last night at midnight. according to a report the victim has made to police headquarters.
 The men suspected of the crime re- semble closely the description of two
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
THEATRES
Thomas Jefferson in aeRip Van wlnkIe.-

Thomas Jefferson in sG3ip Van WinkIe.v , Whether or not the fact that play made famous by certain actor loses its savor for the public when resent ed by follower or an imitator. may be a debatabIe point. Certain 1t is that person who portrays role made re- nowned by the founder of that role always work to disadvantage.
 Thomas Jefferson yesterday pre- sented Rip Van Wrinkle" at the Mont gomery Theatre at matinee and night performances. His imDersonation of the good-natured character from Wash. there were those who. leaving the play house yesterday afternoon and last evening, shook their heads in disap- pointment. They had seen the elder Jefferson, Joseph Jefferson, and for them the dead was the only one who could satisfy as Rip.
 The contemplating advance agent who classes Thomas Jefferson with his fath- CT Is too enthusiastic. Thomas Jeffer- son as Rip Is good. His acting yester- day was evenly stiong and capable throughout, and In places of unusually high ordef His awakening on the mountain top after the twenty year sleep. and his return to the village of Falling Water. grown over night. as
 
 good. Perhaps the scene made the strongest by his acting was that in which Gretchen drives him from her roof in the storm. There he rose to the greatest height of the part.
 So far as comparisons may be made --and comparisons are as distasteful to the actor as 70 the individual-it would be unfair to class him with his father as Rip. There was a naturalness. q complete harmony with his whole which the elder Jefferson possessed, which is lacking in the portrayal of the same character by his son. But this is aside from the purpose, and fair criticism of the play on It's merits must give to Jefferson the younger a need of praise for a we'll rounded presentation and a comprehensive understanding of the role.
 The story of Rip is too we'll known to make necessary a recital of the tale Rip Van Wrinkle" Is familiar to every child in whose home there is a library. The production yesterday, however, went far in many aspects toward re- producing to the play-goer the story and the setting of the book. The scenic properties were specially fine through out. and the scene on the mountain top where the ghosts of Hendrix Hudson were at lay at ten pins was the cause of no little ap lause from the audience
 Of the individuals of the cast. the Gretchen of Ffoiliot Paget was well sustained and acceptably received. Der rick Won Beekman. as presented by Russell Bassett, was fair piece of acting as the irascible second husband of Gretchen. Lauretta Francis. as Rips daughter. Meenie, in the latter acts, Is an attractive young woman of considerable promise. while Leoni Flu garth as Little Meenle in the earlier scenes, and Viola Flugrath. as Little HeIndrich, were both clever little act resses.
 The Rogers Brothers in Ireland" will be the attraction at the Montgom- cry Theatre Wednesday night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
DR. EVANS MAY COME
HAS CALL TO CHURCH OF ADVENT
 UNDER CONSIDERATIONS.
Richmond Rector Will Confer With Bishop Beckwith of Alabama DiOcese-Birmingham POs-
 taI Receipts.

Birmingham. Jan. 2S.--(Special. )-- Rev. W. E.. Evans. D. D.. rector of the Monumental Church at Richmond. Va.. who has been extended an Invi- tation to come to Birmingham and be rector of the Church of the Advent the richest Episcopal congregation in Alabama, has announced his intentions of comforting with Bishop Beckwith of this diocese before stating what he will do In the premises
 It Is generally believed that lie will accept the rectorship of the church here Members of the congregation are urging his acceptance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
A session of the House Committee on

A session of the House Committee on Federal Relations was held yesterday afternoon. Immediately arter adjourn ment. at which the joint resolution neTuoria'izing Congress to pass a bill prohibiting the issuance of any Feeder al license for the sale of liquor in any county or precinct in Alabama where its sale Is prohibited bv State law. was considered. and an agreement reached to report the resolution favorabiv. The report win probably be submitted to the House today and the resolution un- doubtedlv will be adopted and sent to the Senate at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Negotiable In.truneps B.uI.

The measure introduced in the House few days ago by MT. Goodwin. Of Montgomery, known as the negotiable instrument biii. will besreported back to sthe House this morning with a fa- vorabie rsnort from the yudiciarv Com mfftee. The measure Is designed tO make the laws of negotiable fiistru- ments. definine what constitutes a ne- eotiable instrument, and how 1t is to he treated under the law uniform with the law upon the subject in other States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Fnntanma at the BlJOu.


 For spectacular beautiful scenery and stage effects. "Fantasma," which was presented to a large audience at the Bijou heatre last night is a gem. Fantasma contains such a variety of good things it would he an arduous task to attempt to enumerate them all As everyone knows "Fantasmn" is diff ferent from the average show. It is intended to mystify. to enchant and at the same time to please. and affords bountifuI diversion.
 It is the portrayal of fantastic dream, and. In three acts, each con- taining numerous gorgeous scenes. is presented a general mixture of fairy land. hades and magic, all of which combine to mystify
 Probably the feature of "Fantasma." |" which elicited most applause last night, was the acting of George Hanlon, Jr.. as Drinkwater Knott. an intoxicated dude, whose most astonishing perfor- nance is his fishing fete. in which he sits over the audience on the end of a large beam and catches fish while those sitting beneath, watch him breathlessly. George Hanlon's dance Is quite clever.
 Fred Hanlon Is the clown. His act ing consists principally of pantomine, for "Pico." the fool. has little to say. but spends the greater part of his time on the stage in Sestlculating.
 Among. the actresses of the company. Marguerite Ferguson mey with most favor. She could not be termed pret- ty. but she Is an attractive little wo- man, possessing a nice figure. H. prtn- cipal asset is her dancing in which she is indeed fine.
 The number of characters of the per formance are we'll taken.
 Last, but not least, "Fantasma." car- ries a set of entertaining chorus girls, whose acts are so interpolated as to vary the monotony. NTheir costuming Is in harmony with the other pretty ef- fects of the spectacular production.
 "Fantasma" plays a three days en- ga cement in Montgomery. with matinee tomorrow, closing tomorrow night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
FUNERAL cF MIR. DEps.
Man Who Died of Heart Failure wurse
 fin GR0ru4ama

in Georgiana.
 The remains of Thomas Bragg Dees of Luskin. Tex. who died Sunday morning of heart failure at the home of his brotherf. R. I. DeeH, I1s picksr son Street, were shipped yesteraay morning to sGeorgiana. where the fu- neral services were conducted yestsr. day afternoon. and Wbar4 intarmant was made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
MRS SANDERS BURIED,

Interment Made In Cemetery at cross
 Keya.
 The remains of Mrs. K M SanderA wife of Fl. F. Sanders. who died sun- day night at her home on south Perry street. were shipped yesterday after noon to Cross Keys where at o'clock the funeral service was held. Inter- ment was made at the family burying ground at that place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
DROWNED SCORES.
Terrific sauaII In Hong Kong HarbOr
 Cnnann Lnaa nR Life.

CuusFB IIOBs or bfIe.
 Hong Kcng. Jan. 2S--A terrific rain sQuall broke over Hong Kong this morning, and in the space of ten min utes. sank over fifty Chinese craft in the harbor. more than a hundred na- tives being drowned.
 There were no casualties among the white population. Launches from the shore rescued many occupants of the swamped boats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
TOWN IS FLOODED

Levee Brecka 4. LuxOria, Arkansas.
 Driving People From Home
 Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 29-Luxoria, Ark. town levee broke Sunday and the town is flooded. the water driving the residents to the second story of resi- d snces. No loss of life Is reported.
 The government levee pack of Lux oria is still holding and It Is being pa trol ed by armed guards. All wires are down and no further particulars are obtainable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
rrnineA Hor.r At thc Rlnk.

EMne Summervi'le and Columbus the hi~h school horse, began second weeks engagement at the Audltoriun Skating Pint, last night. A large unm- ber Of spectators was present.
 Colurbus Is one of the best trick ant. mqls ever exhibited m Montgomery and displays unusual intelligence In. der the skillful and graceful guidance of Mme Summerville, he performs some surprising feats.
 The attraction will continue through out this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Favor Rate Reduction.

1T the two ana a ndlI cent rAllTOdu fare bill has as easy sledding in the House itself as 1t did in the House Committee on Commerce and Common Carriers last evening. the administra- ton lieutenants will have no cause for complaint For 1t was decided by unanimous vote to recommend the bill for passage exactly as 1t comes from the Senate If passed in this form, as expected. the bill will go to the Gov ernor. and will undoubtedly receive his approval as 1t was recommended by him in his message to the Legislature and has heen recognized all along as an administration measure.
 There was almost no discussion of the bill in the committee but what lit- tie there was showed that many of the members desired a cent fare but voted for the 1-2 cent bill. believ. ing 1t impossible to secure lower rate
 The measure compelling the different telephone companies of the State to make connection. one with another, was discussed at some length, but no dcfin- ite action was taker. owing to the fact that the author of the bnl, although a member. was not present and 1t was desired to have him present when the bill was reported. The sentiment of the members present seemed to be against the measure on two grounds The first of these was the fear that it might be unconstitutional, and the sec ond that by compelling rival companies to connect, 1t might be destructive to competition.
 It had been exrected the sub-com- mittee appointed to go over the various anti-bucket shop measures in the hands of the committee would be ready to re- port. but 1t was not. and the subject
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29

GOSSIP. OF THE LEGISLATORS
ss mn sn M m nsMn m nW NM l
raxornhIe nenort on sann,. nin

went over until the next session Of the committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Preparing Revenue unl.

There is only one thing in which the House has the advantage of the Sel ate, and that Is that all revenue bills must originate in the House. It Is, of course, understood that a revenue hill is the bill which fixes the license ckaEgessQn al kinds and classesof bus iness in the State.
 Two bills are now in course of prep arakton4- One was introduceass4n the House and referred to "a sub-commit- tee of three to whip into shape. Rer- reSentative F. O. Hoffman. Of Mobile. Is in charge of the bill at present 4 secsnd bill has been prepared by Au' ditor w. W.Brandon. Attorney General Alex M.. Garber. Back Tax Commission CT Harvey E. Jones. and Tax Commis-- sioner W. M. Blakey of Montgomery County. This Dill has been submitted to Governor Conner, and he is now ex amining 1t.
 The Ways and Means Committee Of the House will take charge of both measures. and after working them into shape. will recommend to the House general revenue bill. and then the House will fight 1t out over the bill. 4 general revenue bill is one of the big things a Legislature has to attend to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
TrouhIes Comsnx TO Birmingham.

IT0UUtS& G0mkM& NO hfEthA4 &HAsAs
 ''The first squeal over proposed leg islation, I see. is coming from Birm- tngham,p said a South Alabama legis- lator last night.
 But If | am anything of a prophet. there will be a louder howl yet from the Birmingham district before the Legislature gets through it's work and goes home. Birmingham just now Is raising a kick against the employer s liability bill. and the bill to prevent freight trains from running on Sum day, but the district will be more fn- terested in rate legislation before the session Is over.
 Tt Is not generally known. but it is . fact that the Birmingham district has the lowest freight rate in the United States. The rate on raw material is lower in the Birmingham district than 1t is in the Plttsburg district. or the Michigan Iron Ore district The rail- roads went into an agreement on that rate, to build up the district and 1t has had U wonderful influence in It's remarkable growth. Of course, the railroads made 1t back in the moderate rate 1t charged on finished products. but 1t has enabled Birmingham to boast. and truly, too, Iron can be made cheaper in Birmingham than anywhere else in the world
 Now if rates are reduced through out the State .and if the earnings of railroads are cut down, you mark my prediction the rates in the Birmingham district will be the first to be raised. How about the iavAmaking the present Alabama rate the maximum rate? Why the railroads could show in any court in the State that they are not making a cent on the raw material rate in ths Birmingham district. and they would be permitted to raise that rate So yeui can look for some more fuss from Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Pateraon Wanta Increasc

Professor W. B. Paterson. principal of the negro Normal School at Montgom- cry, Is hopeful the Legislature will in crease the appropriation to his scnool He is willing to risk his claim fer an increase to the white men of the com munity in which the school is located wto are familiar with it's conduct Toe school does not get any money from tho North. Its only support is the State of Alabama. Its trustees are all clti sens of Alabama, and most of them live In Montgomery. The school will pron- ably ask for an increase of It's annual appropriation of $7.500, and 1t may ask for an appropriation of $l5,000 for new buildings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29

Favorable Report on Sample Hill.
 The Banking and Insurance Commit tee of the House met yesterday after noon at the Exchange Hotel. and agreed upon favorable report of the Sample bill to amend the resent law with re- gard to branch banks. The measure provides that an examination shall be made of each branch bank. the same as of parent banks. thereby placing the branches on exactly the same plane. as far as examination is concerned. as the parent institution. The bill also pro- vides that for each branch bank. the parent bank must carry $10.000 in stock. which is to be assessed for rur- poses of taxation in the county where the branch Is located.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29

Hon. l.. W. Grant of Jackeonville, who has served Calhoun County in both sessions of the Legislature, and also in the Constitutional Convention, arrived in Montgomery last evening and will be at the Capitol today. meeting his friends in both houses Mir. Sirant spent the greater portion of his life in the newspaper business. editing the pa- per founded by his father. The Jack sonville Republican. but for the pasf dozen years or so has been engaged in other business
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
Educators In Montgomery.

number of prominent educators of the State are in the city. to explain 10 the legislators the necessities of their particular institution. and to appear be- fore the proper committee, if 1t shall be found necessary. pr. John W Abercrombie. President of the State University at Tuscaloosa. returned to the city last evening. after an absence of few days. Professor M. c. Will son, President of the State Normal School at Florence. is another of the prominent educators of the State who arrived In Montgomery last evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
FLOWER SEEDS.

A we'll assorted lot of FLOWER SEEDS in papers or by weight at
 BURKES DRUG STORE. Cor. Court and Monroe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-01-29
MARBLE

Curbow-Ciapp Marble Co. Marble and Granite Monuments 2o9-2f1 Dextera Phone i4S.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-16
negro BISHOPS
MAY Be APPOINTED
Associated Press.

Richmond, Va, October 15.--1'ne
question of appointing negro bishops
was brought up before the general con-
vention of the Episcopal Church to-
day. The majority and minority re-
ports were read and discussed. The
majority reports provides that the
bishop be allowed to establish dioceses
for certain races. 1t is provided that
in the case of a diocese the regal iur-
isdiction in the diocese shall az first
be adopted by the bishop and the
convention of that diocese. The mi
nority report provides for the appoint
ment of negroes to preside over ne
groes and to have seats in the house
of deputies. Neither report has thus
far been adopted.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-16
HARTMAN PREPARES FOR
GREAT BATTLE WIFI Fish.
Reached Chicago at an Early Hour
This Morning and viii Take Part
In the Meeting OF the Illinois Cen
trail Stockholders.
Associated Press.

Chicago, Oct. 15.-E. H. Hartman
arrived in the city early today to take
an active part in the fight for the con-
troll of the Illinois Central. He de
clined to make any statement early in
the day. The chief interest in the
struggle centered in the court room of
Judge Ball, where both sides are lined
up at the opening of court to fight for
and against the temporary injunction
issued yesterday in response to the
request of-Mr. Fish, by which 2S6,731
shares of stock were for the time be-
ing withdrawn from the Hartman
voting strength.
Mr.. Fish was in the court room in
person, attended by his attorneys,
Messrs. Leman. Culver and Farrar,
while VIM. Nelson Cromwell, of New
York, led the fight against the injunc-
tion in behalf of Mr.. Hartman.
Injunction Is Sustained.
The decision of the court, rendered
late tonight, is victory for Mr.. Fish.
1t provides that the stock owned in
the Illinois Central by the Union Pa
cific officers and employees and by the
Railroad Syndicate cannot be voted
as balance of power and that the
2S6,731 shares thus contested is virtu-
ally void of voting strength. The H.
linois Central stock totals $780, 400
shares and the Fish men claim to
have control Of more than half of this,
barring the shares in controversy.
The meeting of Illinois Central
stockholders will convene at noon to-
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-16
FIVE DROWNED AND THIRTY
THOUSAND HOMELESS.
Great Distress Among the People.
The Relentless Waters Have
Washed Countless coffins from the
Cemetery at Manresa.
Associated Press.

Barcelona, October 15.-The food
situation in this vicinity is most Sc
rious. Up to the present time five
persons have been drowned and 80,
600 thrown out of work. The great
est distress is reported from Manresa
the Dlrin p!aes OF fssisl 4 siouio.shs sIm ! 4
OF the society or Jesus. village
has been terribly ravaevs- ad, the,
waters have washed out countless
coffins and bodies from the local cem-
etery.
The Gaudalmedina River is out of
Its banks and in this district several
old people and children have been
drowned.
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-16
PoWder Mil Bows Up Shaking The Surrounding Country Like An
Eahquake-Fhe FoAows Making the Touons Destruction
Complete Marital LdD Has Been Declared

timated at only 100000. but the town
is complete wreck and the loss will
aggregate almost million.
Horror was added to horror this
evening. when the wreckage took fire
In several quarters of the town and
tonight the entire place is almost re-
duced to a mass of smouldering ruins.
Blown 100 Yards.
Assistant Superintendent Nash, of
the Dupont Powder Works was blown
100 yards by the force of the first ex-
plosion and landed on hillside. He
was picked up unconscious, but may
recover.
Many other narrowing experiences
are coming to light
Hattiesburg daily news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1907-1908, 1907-10-16
ADDITIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
WILL Be EASILY SECURED
Site viii Be Selected at an Early
Date and Work on the New struc-
ture viii Begin as Soon as the
Funds Can Be Raised.

At a meeting of Hattiesburg Lodge
B. P. o. E., held at the lodge rooms
in the Smith building last night, def
mite steps were taken to raise funds
for the erection of handsome new
home. Nearly $4,000 of the stock was
subscribed, DESPITE the fact that a
great many of the strongest members
of the lodge were absent These will
be seen as early as possible by the
building committee and the amount
will doubtless be increased several
times over before the end of the
week
The building committee is COM
posed of Messrs. B. McClanahan, J. l..
Kearney and M. j. Epley, and these
gentlemen are also looking for a de-
sirable site on which to erect the new
home. 1t must be close in and a cor
ner lot is preferred, as the new
building is to be one of the handsom-
est in the city.
est fraternal orders in the country,
and there is not more representa-
tive lodge anywhere than the one at
Hattiesburg.
Plans for the new building have
not as vet been drawn, and tbe oost
~ @m2roposed structure 4 conse-
'f the 2 ter of specuiat t6r c41x:
taently a mai p the amount
'hls Tel"ends oRsold and t.
Which can be Il will be =,
he site. That I iver,S. ~
howeS les without
aging, as HatJiesburg Elks never do
hings otherwise.
Messrs. McClanahan, Kearney and
'pley will get busy and they will stay
usy until the necessary funds are
If you are member of
he lodge you had as well come
cross"