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Evening star., 1909-03-14
ALL FOR LATER DATE
Conqressmen Unanimous for
Inaugural Change.
SET FORTH THEIR REASONS
Last Thursday in April Favored, in
Opinion of Majority.
CHANCES AT SPECIAL SESSION
General Belief That Resolution Can
Be Put Through Both Houses
Before Adjournment.

And still they come-these expressions
of opinion from members of the Senate
and House of Representatives with refer
ence to the proposed change in the in
augural date. Indeed there seems to be
no difference of opinion on the subject.
The solution OF the March problem.
which has vexed the nation for years, is
merely to keep interest In the matter
alive so that at the special session of
Congress, beginning tomorrow. there may
be passage of resolution, which, upon
ratification by three -fourths of the
sovereign states. will result in change
of the date of the inaugural from March
to the last Thursday in April or some
approximate date.
Some of the Opinions.
Here are some additional congressional
opinions:
Senator Johnson, North Dakota.
"If the matter is brought up ] shall
vote for changing. and think some day
in Aprl-probaby the latter part of the
month-would be good time"
Representative Calder, New York.
II would gladly favor an amendment to
the Constitution changing the date of the
Inauguration from March to May L..
Representative Hamlin, Missouri.
81 beg to say that in my opinion the
great display which we have been max
ing every four years when new Presi-
dent is inducted into office does not com
port we'll with the ideas of democratic
form Of government. while | have no
serious objection 10 it, vet I believe that
it would be better if we would not at
tempt the apins of royalty; but let the
President elect simply take the oath of
his duties without any ostentatious dis
play.
IF, however, we are to continue the
present practice, l would favor this su5-
mission of constitutional amendment
changing the date to some time In the
early part of May, when we would have
some assurance of good weather and
would like to include in that resolution
a provision changing the date of the con-
vening of Congress to the first Monday
in January instead of the first Monday
in December"
Delegate Cameron, Arizona.
Il heartily favor a change to some date
on or about the 1st of May
Representative Allen, Maine.
II like the date 4th' because of the
'4th Of March and 4th of July for
more than a century. and would be glad
to see the inauguration date made the
Attn Of May If not the 'fth of May,
Representative Kendall, Iowa.
IT favor an amendment to the Consti.
tuition establishing the first Wednesday y
I'm May as the date for the inauguration
of the President.
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Representative Stevens, Minnesota.

Representative Stevens, Minnesota.
MY personal Impressions are against
1t. / would favor a change to some date
about the list of January. so that the be-
ginning of the new term for the President
and Congress should be about the same
time after the election as the inauguration
in the states. 7 do not believe 1t would
be wise to lensthen the lime between the
elections aud the commencement of their
duties 1t would work better for the gov
ernment in the long run to much shorten
this time. and 1t is of much more i'm
portance than to have the weather favor
able for out-of- door ceremonies for the
inauguration
Representative Aiken, South Carolina
inauguration date should be changed to
last Wednesday In April"
Representative Simmons, New York.
Il am heartily in accord with the senti-
ment in favor Of changing the date OF in
augurating future Presidents and Vice
Presidents. and believe that some date In
the latter part of April or the first part
of May would be most desirable
Representative Hanna, N. D.
II believe it would be a wise policy tc
make the change to. say. May l.
Representative Burke, s. G.
| Having attended number of inauGu
| ratiOns. the first .one being the inaugura
| rion of President Garfield in 1881 and the
| last one that OF President Taft ! GER
! tainly am convinced that there ought tt
| be change in the date of inauguratine
! future Presidents OF the United States
/ AS to just what date should be selected
| If a change is made. | think any time
| about the 1st of May would be the bes
| time but instead of naming date.
would recommend the selecting OF some
| particular day of the week, say the las
| Tuesday in April or the first Tuesday il
May. and thus avoid inaugural occasion:
| falling on Sunday"
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Representative Hanna, N. D.
Representative Burke, s. c.

II believe ii would be a wise policy
make the change to. say. May ].
Evening star., 1909-03-14

Senator Johnson, North Dakota.
"If the matter is brought up ] shall
vote for changing. and think some day
in Aprl-probaby the latter part of the
month-would be a good time.
Evening star., 1909-03-14
Representative Calder, New York.

II would gladly favor an amendment to
the Constitution changing the date of the
Inauguration from March to May L."
Evening star., 1909-03-14
Delegate Cameron, Arizona.

Il like the date 4th' because of the
'4th Of March and 4th' Of July for
more than century. and would be glad
to see the inauguration date made the
Attn Of May If not the 'fth of May,
then l would favor the 1st of May
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03
PAY FOR FRANCHISE
MOBILE WANTS GOOD PAY FOR
TRACKS ON STREET.
Board of Aldermen Sustain the Mayor
In Veto ON Ordinance, Prac-
tically Giving . street
Away.

MOBILE, July 2.-(Special 1.-The
Board of Aldermen held a busy semi
monthly session last night, when nu-
merous important matters were consid-
cred, chief among which was the sus-
tanning of the Mayors veto, on the ac-
tion Of the board in granting franchise
to the Turner Hartwell Docks Company
to construct tracks across Maryland
Street for $50 per year.
The Mayor In his veto did not think
$50 per year SUFFICIENT for the fran
chise and wanted $25 per month the
first ten years, so a month for the sec
ond ten years and 500 a month for the
last ten years of the thirty year con-
tract.
All the aldermen Joined in the dis
cussion. but when the vote was re-
corded the Mayor was sustained by a
vote of to 6, being necessary to have
two-thirds OF the entire Council to
pass Q matter over the veto of the
Mayor.
The ordinances to compel all plants
to install devices 10 do away with
smoke and also the ordinance to re-
move the Restricted district" were
brought UP and referred to committees.
An ordinance reducing and regulat-
ing the fares to be charged by cabs
was unanimously passed when intro
duced by Chairman F. J. Inge.
other matters of routine were
brought up and disposed of, the session
lasting two and a half hours.
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MASONS SECURE
CHURCH BUILDING

Mobile. July 2-(special)-A war
ranty deed was today filed in Probate
Court from trustees of st. Frances
Street Baptist Church to Scottish Rite
Cathedral corporation transferring the
property on the south side Of ar,
Francis Street between Claiborne and
Franklin Streets. known as st. Francis
Street Baptist Church. The price is
given at $23. 900.
The deed is dated May 20, 1909. A
bond Of security for mortgage was also
filed in the Probate Court made Ia
the City Bank and Trust Company by
Scottish Rite Cathedral Corporation.
The bond is for $4,000 and first mort
gage six per cent. fifteen year gold
bonds will be issued.
The property will be remodelled and
handsome Scottish Rite Cathedral
will be erected on the spot where The
church now stands. The church will be
vacated about August is, when they
will move to the new First Baptist
Church on Government and Jefferson
Streets.
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PAINTER FALLS 20 FEET;
ESCAPES SERIOUS INJURY

Mobile, July Especial. Ton, Rus
sell, white man. at work painting a
mokestack of the American Ice Gem
pany. this morning. narrowly escaped
death or fatal injury when the rope to
the swing in which he was seated
broke, Russell luckily landing on his
feet and suffering but minor injuries.
Russell was painting the stack and
was about twenty feet above the roof
OF the building. When the rope gave
way he fell landing feet hrst on the
roof. Aid hurried to his side and IL
was found that he was badly shaken
up and a call was sent for the ambu-
lance.
The ambulance responded and Stew
ard Dair made an examination, finding
that Russell was badly Jared and
frightened, and suffered a slight injury
to his back. He was placed In the
ambulance and taken to his home on
South Conception Street. He is but
slightly hurt.
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MISSISSIPPI GOES
AFTER THE TRUSTS

jackson. Miss, July 2.-Charging
that the Texas Company and Gulf Re-
filming Company. two Texas corpora
lions, are subsidiary branches of the
Standard Oil Company that both have
violated the antitrust laws of Mis-
sissippi and asking for penalties ag-
gregating $11,00o,o00 and perpetual in
functions restraining the concerns from
further operation in this common
wealth. proceedings were filed today
I'm the Chancsry Court of Harrison
County.
The SUITS closely follow the similar
proceedings filed few days ago in
Clay County. against the Standard OIL
Company of kentucky, making $22,-
10000 that the commonwealth seeks
to recover from the corporation.
The Harrison proceeding was insti-
tuted in the name of the State by Dis
trict Attorney Harrison of the Second
District and will be called for hearing
at the October term of Chancery Court
in Harrison County.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03
MOBILE SOCIETY


Mobile. July 2.-(Special)-A quiet
wedding. lovely in it's simplicity took
place yesterday when Miss jamie owen
Nash was married to Mr.. Allan Rom
Cameron at the homo Of the brfde's
father. Mr.. r. B. Nash. on Congress
street. There were no attendants ana
only the relatives were present to wit
ness the ceremony which was perform
ed by Rev. C. A. Rush, Marguerites
and ferns lent a charm to the rooms
and the bride looked her prettiest In
a princess gown OF white lingerie and
lace. a wreath of orange blossoms in
her hair and her bouquet q cluster of
brides roses and orchids.
In the dining room. where duchess
roses cast a pretty glow. tempting re-
freshments were served and after many
health was drunk to the happiness
of the bride and groom. Mr.. and Mrs.
Cameron, the bride wearing q GO
ing-away gown of blue with hat to
match. left for st. Louis. Detroit and
points in Canada.
On their return thew will make their
home with the Groom's mother on
Church street.
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NINE PERSONS DROWN.
STEAMBOAT QUILL
COMING TO MONTGOMERY

Mobile, July 2.-(Special) -one day
next week the river steamer Nettis
Quill will leave from Mobile for Mont
gomery with four barges in tow. the
steamer making a special trfu to the
Capital City with an exceptionally large
cargo.
It will be recalled that no boats are
operating now between Montgomery
and Mobile.
Among the many articles on the
steamer are 1000 cotton ties shipped to
Montgomery from the Pittsburg dis
trict.
The ties came through Montgomery
by rail and into Mobile. to be shipped
out to Montgomery from Mobile by
BOAT 1t is stated that even by this
roundabout names and coming
Through the city of destination by rail
an dthen back by boat there ts saw
ing, Of $500 in freight.
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DEATH In A BOAT
LIGHTNING STRIKES BRIDGE TEN
DER FOR L. N.
Peculiar Tragedy Occurs Mt Bayou
Sara-SamsOn Was ON Water
when Bolt Struck

Mobile. July DISQUALIFICATION
reached Mobile today of the death of
Bridge Tender Samson at Bayou Sara
on the Louisville and Nashville who
was struck by lightning, knocked into
the water and drowned.
Samson was padding about in a boat
near the bridge when a bolt of light
ming struck him or the boat, 1t is not
definitely known which, Samson being
seen to fall into the bayou. He was
dead when recovered.
His wife and little girl bravely tend
ed the draw bridge ovey the bayou
until the Louisville and Nashville could
send a man to the scene.
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NEGRO NOT HELD FOR
KILLING OF CONVICT

Mobile, July Especial. Proving
that he acted in self-defense. when he
shot and killed Tom Warren. the es-
capped convict at Chronicle. last Mon
day. Anderson McCree. the negro held
for the crime was dismissed at the pre-
liminary hearing before Judge Afford
The negro surrendered to the Cit
ronelle authorities and was docketed al
the Jail but when the trial was held he
proved that he acted in self-defense
and his discharge from custody was or
dered.
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today at the Park Public school build
ing. w. A. Brown OF Dothan INSTALL
ing the oncers. Hon w. L. Lee de-
Iiyered an Instructive lecture on the
ancient history and the doings of Ma
sonry. basket dinner was served.
At q. m. q baseball game was
called between Columbia and Blakely.
Score: -
Columbia, q. Blakely. 8. Batteries:
For Columbia, Baker and Baker; for
Blakely, Bruner and LAssett.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03
SEPARATION OF RACES
ON CARS IN MOBILE

Mobile, July 2.-(special)-Pr
dent c.. d. Henderson. Commissioners
John A. Lusk and w. D. Nesbitt. COM
posing the Alabama Railroad Commits
sion, reached Mobile today and spent
the morning hearing business. depart
ing this afternoon for Montgomery.
They convened In theannex to the
Probate Court room and heard only
evidence of reports as to the arrange
ment of cars on the Whistler and Mag
azine lines relative to the question
of whether or not the cars had interior
construction separating the races. Sew
eral witnesses testified that there was
a separation of the races by posted
notice that white passengers would
occupy front seats and negro persons
the rear seats
They asked were there no separat'
ing barriers, and when advised not
the commissioners said they would
fully investigate and request the cleo
trio railroad company to comply with
the letter Of the law in adjusting the
coaches as there would be we'll
defined barrier as q separation of races
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Ofncial Reports Hopeful.

washington, June Emo hiiNdr I'M
ing of the clouds Of business depres-
sion that darkened the industrial sky
ls about all the government stalls
ticians saw during the month Of May.
The statisticians' review Of the In
ternel commerce of the United States
during that month, as shown by q
bulletin OF the Department OF Com
merce and Labor. has an optimistic
tone.
While the volume OF livestock and
grain movements was below that for
May of the preceding two years, and
there appeared also slight check in
the upward trend Of the coal and lum-
Der traf1c, the transportation manufac-
turing and building activities are re-
ported as improved.
The coke output and shipments
showed q continuous Improvement in
answer to the larger demand or the
iron furnaces. Increased takings of
cotton and wool were interpreted as in
diGating a greater activity IN the tex
tile industry. while larger shipments
of boots and shoes from the chief dis
tributing centers served the statisti-
clans as an index of more regular in
dustrisl employment.
The building activity in the larger
cities of the country was reported as
unusually heavy Traflc operations of
railroads. judging by the total num-
Der of freight cars handled and the
number OF idle cars reported, were not
up TO the high record of 1907, though
comparisons with May. 1908, showed q
considerable Improvement for practi-
cally all sections Of the country.
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kScording to the monthly report OF
= buiidine Inspector. $4,000 was ex.
49, IN Pensacola during the past
|csss6 IN The erection of cottages. which
80 nIaeed almost exclusively In the
:$nrbs Of the city. This is shown BY
- r~rmits issued ONT OF the office.
ii, ICES not show any Business build
- or residences which cost more
k1n 1880.
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WeddIng at GROVE nam.

Thomasville, July 2.-(Special MIR
Theodore Mcleod and Miss Virginia
Pugh were married at Grove Hill
Wednesday afternoon, Rev. /. A.
White officiating. Mr. Mcleod is book
keeper for the Dozier Hardware Com
pany of this place and they will make
their home in Thomasville
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KIRBY LUMBER CASE.
Big Company 10 Discharges from Re-
cefvera HIN

Houston, Texas, July 1.-The United
States Court here today ordered the
discharge of the Kirby Lumber Com
pany from receivership.
The Kirby Company went into the
hands of receivers February /. 1904,
on application Of the Maryland Trust
Company, holding large securities in
the shape of timber OF certificates. At
that time the liabilities aggregated
SO, $50. 900, with assets OF 100000
The present Indebtedness Is $1,000
900, and the assets $11s000,000 Mr.
Kirby will. II is said, pay of the re-
naming indebtedness within a few
days and assume control of the COM
many.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03
Nd TO ANDALUSIA


on1aeo1a, Fia-. July 3-(spectai,-
VIihfn aHethsr week the last OF the
sksr o. ! million dollars necessary
n oocure t7e construction Of the raii-
. from Andalusia win be subscribed
y S1oek 81 the proposed road. and then
- <ssinw win be held with Richard TIL
- Xontgoner,. who Is to put 'up
MAR amount -
|1x npecfai committee Of business men
secured subscriptions amounting
y, &n1oua $500, 600 and now they are
|1I1ic1petinw that two or three weemny
~ Who win be vastly benefited ny
~ road, but who are not RESIDENTS
e he city, win take the remalnaeG o.
q stock. They have been mmnm-
2sS With ana have evidently given
"a cupxnmittee much encouragement, as
|SsSuncement was made this morning
4 - the latter portion OF next WEEK
~ 1nfire matter will have been cleared
I.Ro city council u to meet WITHIN Ten
|irS aud e that time the commiree
m aDpear ana request franchise rights
~ Tsferfront privilege which WILL no
1a6k BE granted.
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VIII Receixs Leishman.

Rome, July John G. A. Leishman
the new American Ambassador to Italy
and the members OF the embassy, will
be received by King Victor Emmanuel
next Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03

t1Vesxxs1er and crime In Pensacoia
kc@~d 4 big decrease during the
FS,,tsT q June as compared with the
(erth Of May. according to the poaice
40 Ysts arrests were made during
{,ereas for the previous month
/ number reached $50. little more
ss1 one hundred. The police were ap.
krv9fIv AS active during 'ne pas
y = 800 40 ease is unexplained. exc.spt-
e Sn.f the coiored population was on
800 BEHAVIOR during the month";
EeSeblv dre to the warm weather.
/ 5rInss imposed in the recorders cour.
- 4 small decrease. but does not
ES>rsenoud with the decrease In Inc
.4,S..r ~ attendants before the court
Evsrni heavy Isentences\ having been
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mAsoNs AT COLUMBIA.

|snasc INSTALLATION of fhe Lodge Az
pairs
.>.,.,x,,,t. Iulv 2.-(SpeciaL Public
~srs1stIor Of ofacers OF Columbia
100 No 1s5, OF Masons. was called
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Miss Mabel Mighen left this week
Tor tho west to be absent until fall.
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Mrs. e. Ruff1n and her daughter, Miss
Mary Henry Ruffin. who have been en-
joying visit to friends In Washing
ton. are now en- route to Mobile, but
will stop in Charlottesville and wyths.
Vile. Va, on their way homo
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Amer travelling over 2,ooo miles IN ms
.5~~~c heran preparations this after
~ ~ Femme his voyage to the At
Ir<;. coast. ana expects to get away
r., mort tomorrow afternoon.
~ 1eft chicago on May 2rd and ex-
~ 10 return there, excepting oy
kofher route hy September I. HIS re,
fvr ali be up the Atlantic ana
k<ouxta the Great Lakes. He fs not
E.trvIns. but making a ieismrely TIP
ESoninr att any aport as long, as ne de-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03

Mr.. and Mrs. d. p. Bestor, Miss Bes-
tor and Mr.. Perrin Bestor left today
for their summer home at Point Clear
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when Dry, DRINK Pep-To-Lae.
A delicious refreshing. thirst
quenching beverage--contains NO
"dope" or heart stimulant. cents 81
all fountains Wed-Sat
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Misses Cornelia, Fannie and Blanche
Morrisette have gone to Perdue Hill
for the summer.
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For Brain Fag.
Take Horsfcrd's Acid Phosphate
Relieves tired nerves, brain flag and head
ache following mental strain or ovsrwork
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$50 Silk Hose SOC

Commencing this morning at $3.50 o'clock we
will place sale one of the greatest Silk Stock
ing sales ever pulled off in this city. They are
slightly imperfect and are what is termed run
of the mills" they have slight imperfections
such as drop stitch, missing thread or some
other insignificant cause The imperfectons are
so slight that they are hardly observable to the
eye and as to wearing and looks, they are as
good as the best; they come in all the best and
most wanted colors including black and white
are regular $1.50 values. Special for SnN
today the pair ;. -.
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TWO NEGROES BELIEVED TO IN
HIGHwAYMEN.


Mobile. July 2.-(speciaL)---In the
arrest today Of Ransom DeLoach and
Walter Scott. negroes. taken into cus-
tody by Oficers Connolly and Harris,
the police and detective Departments
are confident they have the negroes
who have been committing hoid-ups
and robbries about the city, ana they
are held pending the gathering OF evil
dence.
In the past two weeks, no less than
ten or twelve persons have been held
up and robbed. and in each instance
the robbers have been described 81
one extremely tall and the other Z
dark. short negro.
The authorities have been on the
lookout for the negroes. and DeLoach
and Scott were discovered as partners
and watched. They hung around the
fruit wharves and were under constant
surveillance. Whenever they left the
wharf at night that same night there
was q. hold-up, and almost in each In
stance right in the heart Of the doNn.
town district.
The two negroes were today arrest
ed, and Darcy Wilson. Sam Sprague
and Ed Hagerdon identified the negroes
az the ones who robbed them. each be-
ing positive in their Identification.
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Silk Ribbors--short Lengths

If you have ever attended any of our ribbon
sales, you know exactly what this sale means,
values that are worth coming after. While they
are short lengths they are serviceable and will
answer all purposes. All new and the most
wanted kind in soft and attractive rich shades
and designs. Being mill Ends" they will run
from s2Ato'6 yards to the piece. The quality is
the best, and they are all pure silk ribbons.
Comes in all kind of widths but mostly the wide
widths. If you need ribbons don t miss 4 & M
this sale values up to 500; the yard. toy
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1909-07-03

Only &c., to 4 new pictures daily at
Oruheum. Souvenirs free.