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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
TUSCALOOSA COUNCIL.
Several Matters of Public Interest
 are Considered.


 Tuscaloosa, Dec. 13.--(SpeciaD-The City Council met in adjourned session last night and disposed of several matters. The license schedule of 1901 was adopted with a few amendments and the city market house rent was set at $100 per month. An ordinance to tax dogs within the corporate limits went over until the next meeting. The volunteer fire com pany few months ago secured a piano as the most popular organization. in town, but has been unable to sell 1t, so a committee of two Aldermen, two mem bers of the Beard of Education and two citizens was appointed to secure contri- buttons for the purchase of the piano for the public schools of the city.
 Major w. B. Crenshaw, engineer in charge of the Warrior Southern Railroad survey, was in the city yesterday and reported that contractors to build the road are now in the field and ready to establish camps. They are already doing preliminary work and in a very short
 time the construction of the road will begin.
 The funeral of Rev. George A. Tierce. who died in Birmingham Tuesday night, was held at Northport yesterday after noon. the remains being brought here at noon.
 Mrs. ]. c. Durrett of Shady Dale, was buried here yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Durrett had been married about three years and leaves two children the young est of whom is only three or four weeks of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
CITIZENS LEAGUE FORMED
Its Object is to Bring About En-
 forcement of the Law.

Mobile. Dec Special. "A Citizens League was organized here today by the election of the following officers: John E. Mitchell. President; R. l.. Maupin, Vice President; w. J. Young. Secretary and s. P. GaiHard, Treasurer. The ob- iects of the League are to bring about in a legal way the strict and impartial enforcement of State and municipal laws to suppress the Grosser forms of vice, to prevent the illicit sale of liquor. espe- cialIv its sale to minors. to suppress ean1hling in it's various phases and to confine houses of i'll fame within the re-
 The League will employ an attorney and when necessary a detective The membership has reached 1000 and et- forts will he made to increase it to 2.OOO. o,, victed today in the City Court of high waV robbery and sentenced to twenty five years in the penitentiary. The crime for which he was convicted was the bnrding up and robbing of Miss Mamie MnDowell of $4.30. On another charge of rnhberv he was allowed to plead guilty to grand larceny. He also pleaded guilty ;p e.nother grand larceny case, but on these two charges he has not yet been sentenced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
NEGRO EXPOSITION.
Plan of a Colored Minister of
 Opelika.

opelika. Dec. 13.-(Special 1.-The negro exposition. which is now contemplated by that race Is the scheme of an Opelika regro preacher. Rev. Fl. N Newsome, of the A. NJ. E. Church. The affair has been fully discussed and has become movement of the race, practically all the learned and prominent negroes In this country being inter ested' Ne%some %,s, ma, mas and little later the different large cities of the Union will be asked what induce ments they will offer for the location of the fair and the one making the best
 Associated with Newsome are Bishops Turner and Holsey of Atlanta, Dr. ". c: Banton of Columbus. Rev G. B. West of Eufaula. c. Menafee of Ope- lika Rev. Joshua Jones, Rev. M. C. B. Mason of Ohio. Rev. Pettiford. Presi- dent of the savings bank of Birming- ham, Rev. W. H. Council of Normal, Rev c. l.. Dunn of Opelika, Rev. H. Sanders of Raleigh and other noted col ored men. They have assurances of help from the Federal Government and other representative exhibits of all the pro- ducts of the negro race from all parts of the world.
 The scope of the Exposition will be the same as expOs'tions in general and nothing except the work of negroes will be exhibited. Newsome has just been transferred to the First COlored Church in Mobile where he will have a broader scope in which to work. He is very sanguine of the success of the exposition and says 1t will be held in the summer is a man of considerable ability and has the confidence of the white people here.
 The OpeIika papers are taking up the matter of flying switches made over the railroad crossings here and of the rapid flight of trains which daily jeopardizes the lives of the citizens here. Work to force the railroads to use some degree of precaution will soon be started and the people are practically unanimous. The City Council will be appealed to as well as the Railroad Commission.
 There Is considerable agitation for good roads in this county. Judge F. NJ. Ken froe, County Judge, is leading the move ment.
 Tho case of H. c. Sparks, who was to he hung here on the 20th of Decem- her. has gone to the Supreme Court on a bill of exceptions
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, Charleston, S c, Beginning Decem-
 har Sf 1A01.

For this occasion Southern Railway ot- fers very reduced rates and improved schedules Sale of tickets beginning No vember 30 and continuing throughout the exposition. Ticket agents of the South e1n Railway and connecting lines will sell through tickets and furnish complete in formations Within half square of the southern Railway depot at Charleston electric cars take you to the Exposition grounds for cents. w. H. Tayloe, A. c. P. A, Atlanta, Ga- John Metcalfe. Montgomery. adV-tl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

however. that ten or twelve story hotel will go up at this point. The ten story on. the foundations for which are being prepared will have but few rooms to let out by the time 1t Is completed, which Is set for October 1, 1902.
 The Convention of the Alabama Dis trict, United Mine Workers of America. came to a close at Bessemer today. All officers were elected and the reports of the officers of the past term passed upon. A number of recommendations made by the President were acted on. The salary of the President was fixed at ESQ per month. The scale convention was fixed for Bessemer in June and the operators will be asked to meet in that city also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
ADJUSTMENTS.
PROBATE NOTICE.
4E STATE OF ALABAMA.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA,
 Montgomery County. To the next of kin of Irene White Semple.
 whose names, ages and places of residence
 unknown:
 You will take notice that on the 9th day Of December, 90i. a certain paper in writing. purporting to be the last will and testament of Irene White Sempe. filed in the Probate Court of this county by Patrick c. Massie and herewith his application for the probate thereof as such will; and that the 9th day of January ieo2 was appointed a day for hearing said application. at which time you may appear and contest the same if you see proper.
 Given under my hand this 18th day of De-
 cember, 1901.
 sat-3t Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
Death of a Boy.

Abbeville. Dec. 3-(Special0- Jimmie the 9-year-old son of R. C. Cranberry ex-Tax Assessor of Henry County, who resides in Dothan. died this morning at 1 O'Clock. The little fellow had been in had health for some time and was here under the treatment of his uncle, Dr. J. B. Long Yesterday he was mp play ing around but last night grew sudden ings His parents at Dothan were noti- fled and the funeral took place this af- terloon when he was buried in the cem- etery here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

A. J. Shell wanted to attend party. but was afraid to do so on account of pains in his stomach, which he feared would grow worse. He says. 'I was tell ing my troubles to a lady friend. who said: 'Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy will put you in condi- ton for the party 1 bought bottle and take pleasure in stating that two doses cured me and enabled me to have a good time at the party" Mr. Shell is a resident of Summer Hill N. Y. This rem edy Is for sale by E. G. Fowler, druggist
 adV-4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
BOUGHT LOT FOR $1oo,ooO. W. H. Woodward Buys the McDon-
 .IJ Corner in Birminpham

Birmingham. Dec. 13.-(special'-W. IT.
 choeed inc corner of First Avenue and Twentieth Street and is now erecting th@reon 1 fen story office building with
 store rooms on the bottom floor, has p,Ircbased the corner lot on Second Ave
 nIIe and Twentieth Street. known as the Mcdonald property. paying therefor $l0o,
 mo If is not stated what kind of building will be constructed on this property. It Is rumored
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
BISHOP FAREWELL
 AT PRATTvILLE.
Breaches to Large Audience on Con
 version in Episcopal Church.

Prattvile. Dec. 13.-(special3-Bishop Barnwell. of the Episcopal Church preached at the Episcopal Church Wed nesday night to a large audience. The subject Of his sermon was conversion in the Episcopal Church.
 The appointment by the State Board of G. C. Spigener of Prattville, H. NJ Poole of Independence, and J. H. Howard of Mulberry. as registrars for this County is very satisfactory to the people. It is conceded that these are good men and will carry into effect the spirit and letter of the Constitution.
 While crossing the ferry at Washing ton ferry yesterday afternoon the team of w. s. Hermann of Autaugaville be came frightened and backed the wagon off the ferry in id-stream. Mir Herr mann went in the river and cut the har- ness and the wagon floated down few yards. while the team swan out. Many of the goods were damaged by the wa ter, but nearly all them were recovered. It was a narrow escape for the team. and Mir. Herman is fortunate in not los ing the team, wagon and goods A in ady
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
Dr. E. V. Connor Badly Hurt.

A' G W NonHor oduly huTC.
 Dr. E. V. Connor. who has charge of the States Experimental Station at uniontown and who is veterinary sur geon well known throughout the State, was seriously and probably fatally in 1ured on his farm late this evening. Dr. Connor was out driving when the horse began kicking and kicked him in the face several times, breaking both jaws and his nose and knocking out all of his teeth: He was put on a local freight train and brought to Selma and carria ad to an inf1rmary for medical treatment Dr. Connor's injuries are very serious and it is thought that he will not re. cover. -,E
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
Death of Mrs. Shields.

News reached Selma late this evening of the death of Mrs. Elizabeth J. Shields which occurred at noon at her home near Orrville. She has been quite sick for several weeks and her death has been expected for some time. MrA Shields was highly esteemed Christian lady and was in her 76th year. She was the mother of Messrs. John and Claude Shields. Mrs. F. M. Blackwell and Mrs
 Watt Craig of this city and Mrs. J; E; Ellis of Orrville. Services will be held over the remains at the home of Mr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
A CONTEST.

In order to learn who are the ten oldest readers of The Advertiser a reward has been offered for the purpose of making friendly contest among the many thousand readers. Inquire about it in time, Contest closes Dec. 31, 1901.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
OLDEST READERS.

A contest is now being waged be- tween the oldest readers of the Daily and Weekly Advertiser in which the ten oldest shall be rewarded for a life time. Find out all about it at The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
LUST AS GOOD.

Just because The Advertiser agrees to practically give every subscriber a S1 100000 Accident Policy does not mean that it is inferior to others. It's just as good as any policy you nav full rates for. Ask about it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
Police Court.

There was a very light court at police headquarters this morning and only three culprits appeared before Mayor Mcleod to be tried. Two negroes appeared upon charge of disorderly conduct and were fined $1O each while one man contributed $5 to the city for heinz drunk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14
SOME PEOPLE THINK

And others don't have time. Thcse who think that the Accident PChty The Advertiser IS giving to it's rea5- CTS, almost free, is no good or toO cheap, should learn a thing or tPo. Ask about it. -ti
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

1rNINPEAC ACHABLE-lf you were to see .re unedualled volume of unimpeachable testimony in favor of Hood s Sarsaparilla. ''o,, Uould upbraid yourself for so long So,a ,.inp to take this effective medicine for that blood disease from which you are suffering, W
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

J. B. Ellis at 1 o'clock tomorrow after noon and then she will be taken to Mar tin Station and buried from St Luke s Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

An old bachelor says that love Is not only blind, but dumb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

Kansas man. in advertising his farm Tor sale, says 1t is simultaneously located hity miles from a lawyers office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-12-14

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Evening star., 1901-12-25
USED RAZOR WITH EFFECT.
Three Men Cut Badly by James Il.
Russell.

James Z. Russell, a hard-worlOing co!ored
man. living at 1885 18th street northwest.
used razor about 2;45 o'clock this morn
ing and the result came near being as bad
as the ending Of the shooting affair az the
home OF Ernest Marx in westmoreland
county few days ago. The coiored man.
IL Is charged. was set upon at his home by
five cOiored men. and three Of them had 10
be taken to the hospital Two families oc-
cupy the house on 18th street. Russell and
his wife occupying the upper floor Last
night the occupants OF the lower ho0r had
company. among the guests being Eugene.
John and George Thomas. About > O'Clock
in the morning Russell requested the peo-
pie on the lower floor TO make less noise.
Five Of the men In the party. including the
three Thomas brothers. Il is alleged, went
upstairs and attacked Russell and his wife.
The use Of the razor the police think. was
Justified. Eugene Thomas was so seriously
wounded that he was unconscious when he
reached the hospital He regained con-
scioUsness during the night and was able to
be removed to his home this morning. His
brothers returned to the police station after
thei' injuries had been dressed and collat-
er2l for their appearance was deposited
Russell surrendered to the police this morn
ing and was held on a charge OF assault.
The case will be Investigated in the Police
Court tomorrow.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
THE HOSPITAL INMATES.
Pleasing Yuletfde Entertainment Last
Evening Mt st. EIixabeth's.

fIeaS1nB Nuiet10e entertainment Last
Evening Mt st. Elixabeth's.
The observance of the Christmas festival
at the Government Hospital for the Insane,
always made a season Of rare merriment
and good cheer for the more than 1000 in
mates and 500 employees at the institution,
was begun last evening with the annual
Christmas eve entertainment in the chapel
hall, on the fourth floor of the administra
tion building. There 800 patients, male and
female, with their attendants, beheld with
manifestations of keen pleasure the spec
tacle Of old Santa Claus and his handiwork
in the shape of gorgeousiy decorated
Christmas tree laden with gifts Of many
kinds.
The hall was we'll filled and had been
handsomely decorated. The St. Elizabeth
Home Band, directed by Prof. Jerome An
derson, was seated near the stage and rem
dered selections while the audience was
being seated. DR.. ]. c. Simpson of the hos
pital staff then came forward with DIR. A.
b. Richardson, the superintendent of the
institution. who made a brief address, Incl
dental to the Introduction of Santa Claus.
DR.. Richardson spoke for himself and the
officers OF the asylum the greetings of the
season to the audience. When he had fin
ished speaking the lights grew dim, the
big curtain before the stage was slowly
raised and there was displayed to view an
bulbs of red. white and blue, and disclosing
an array Of gifts which loaded the branches
and crowded the trees base. Santa Claus
was discovered giving the finishing touches
to the work of decoration. His frosted hair
and beard and his suit of furs hid the form
of Supervisor Charles Burch of the asylum
force. Finally he disappeared, his work
done. The tree was crowded with gifts, in
selecting which the asylum authorities had
spent weeks after aseertaining the wishes
Of each patient.
There were dresses and material for
dresses, wrappers, all kinds of wearing ap-
parel for men and women, including gloves
caps, handkerchiefs pretty ribbons, laces
dolls, books, pictures, rubber toys, check
ers and other games for the various wards
A number of cages containing song birds
and intended for ward patients hung close
to the tree. After brief dance the SUI
pervisors were called to the front and the
distribution of the presents proceeded amid
left the hall laden with Santa CIaus-like
burdens.
A bounteous Christmas-day meal was
served at noon today at St. Elizabeth's
Asylum for the Insane. The kitchen force
had been occupied for some days in pre-
pairing the dinner. Four hundred turkeys,
comprising $500 pounds, were purchased
by the steward for today's dinner. Accom-
ranying this dish there were GOO mince
pies, 1,SO0 punches Of celery, four barrels
of cranberries and six barrels Of cider,
many bushels of potatoes and vast guam
tity of nuts, candies and fruit cake.
Throughout the institution the spirit of
and alcoves Christmas decorations of holly
and crowfoot are wreathed. A religious
service In observance of Christmas will
take place Sunday next In the chapel hall.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
DISASTROUS CHRISTMAS JOY.
Jefferson Smith Celebrates Well, But
Not Very Wisely.

Jefferson Smith Celebrates Well, But
Not Very Wisely.
Jefferson Smith, colored about forty-five
years old, reached the city yesterday from
West Virginia. where he had been working
in the mining district. 1t was his inten-
tion to proceed to his home at Fairfax, Va,
on late train In order that he might
spend Christmas day at home. Unfortun-
ately for him. he made the acquaintance
of two colored damsels, and last night, 1t
is said, he was SO much intoxicated that
he was hardly able to relate to the police
the story Of how he had spent the day, as
well as many dollars Of his hard-earned
money.
Two young colored women, who gave
their names as Mamie Christmas and Edna
Davis, were arrested by Sergeant Goss and
Policemen Mullen and Vermillion and
asked to explain charge OF having rob-
oed the Virginian. They denied the allie
cation. and the police failed to find any
money on them. Smith had $50 in cash
when he reached the city, and 500 of IT he
put In bank before he started out to cele-
brate the holiday season. Soon after mr.
chasing new suit he met the females il
is alleged, and bought numerous drinks for
them. as well for himself, but he soon
fell by the wayside and had to be cared
for by the police. Smith Is unable to tell
lice are endeavoring to ascertain what he
came Of his new suit of clothes The case
will be referred to the Police Court tomor-
row.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
Annual Election Held.

AT the regular meeting OF Washington
Camp, No 4. Patriotic order of the Sons
of America, held in Whithaft's Hall, south
east, yesterday. the following officers were
elected for the year 1902: President. Vol
ter L. Marling. vice president, Daniel VIII
Jams; master of forms. Allen Feathers; re-
cording secretary, James Allison: financial
secretary, John +. May; treasurer. L. b.
Grain; conductor, James L. Thomas: in
spector, w. T. Bradburn; guard. George
II. Sheel. At the next regular meeting OF
Washington Camp. No. 4. which will take
place on New Year eve night, the newly
elected officers will be installed, after which
refreshments will be served.
Evening star., 1901-12-25

tain me. counsel. whom 1 have already re-
tained, will carry the matter into the
courts.
I'm the event of this contingency, shall
prosecute the case to the last extremity. 1t
is an affair of national import and means
all to the civil service structures, both ma
tional and state
Pending the civil service commissions re-
ply, Mr.. Maclay will not continue in his
position, his connection with the Navy De-
part tment having been severed by the Presi-
dents action
Evening star., 1901-12-25

spent tn social pleasure. Refreshments were
served ana the club adjourned. 10 meet
January 2, at fhe home OF Miss Hooe. eos
"a street. Those present were Misses Hooe.
Royster, Atweif, Richardson. Seufferle,
Whitcomb. Yeager, Brush, King, T.bbetts.
Farr and Page.
Mrs. Henry Z. Pellew Ia stfl 81. and will
be unable to see her friends this week
Evening star., 1901-12-25
TO SEE THE MISSOURI LAUNCHED.
Party From the State Will Go to
Newport News.

newport News
A dispatch from St Louis yesterday says:
The excursion to Newport News to partici-
pate in the launching and christening of
the new battle ship Missouri will leave here
on Thursday.
The Louisiana Purchase Company will be
represented by Corwin H. Spencer. who
will be accompanied by Mrs. Spencer. The
state of Missouri will be represented by
Lieut.. Gov. John A. Lee at the request of
Gov. Dockery. The lieutenant governor
will be accompanied by Mrs. Lee and
daughter, Virginia. who has been desig-
mated by Miss Marion Cockrell. who chris
tens the ship, as one OF her party.
The Missouri will be launched Saturday,
December 2S, at Newport News, Va Sem
ator Cockrell will make the address at the
launching and Vice President Spencer of
the Louisiana Purchase Company and
Lieut.. Gov. Lee will speak at the banquet
Saturday evening.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
MARRIED.

BAKER-SHAMBAUGH On Monday, December
23 1901, by Rev. E. B. BRgby. ROBERT NJ
BAKER to JENNIE c. SHAMBAUGH, both
OF this city.
kENNEDY-D0NNELLAN At Washington. d.
C, by the Rev. DIR. Mcleod December II
1901, JULIUS EDDY KENNEDY 60 NARY T.
DoNNELLAN. both Of Denver. Col
Evening star., 1901-12-25
Death Caused by Licking Envelope.

Death Caused by Licking Envelope.
James Hicks. prominent iron manufac-
turer of Cincinnati. Ohio. died in the Wal
dorf-Astoria in New York city yesterday of
blood poisoning. A few days ago he was
licking an envelope. when the sharp edge,
OF the paper cut his lip and blood poison
ing set in. Mr.. Hicks was prominently
identified with the Cincinnati Corrugated
Iron Company and the Piqua rolling mills.
His widow. who is daughter OF ex-Mayor
Thomas OF Cincinnati. arrived IN New York
last evening and VIII accompany the BODY
back to Cincinnati. where the burial will
take place.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
GIFTS for Police omc,a,.

Major Sylvester, superintendent of police.
received the captains. lieutenants and other
officials Of the force at headquarters today.
Each visitor was given a substantial re-
membrance In the form of useful present.
Evening star., 1901-12-25
HIS DISCHARGE ORDERED
MACLAY HAD REFUSED TO TENDER
HIS RESIGNATION.
Action Taken by Direction of the
President-The Matter Finally
Disposed OF.

Secretary Long conferred with President
Roosevelt yesterday in regard to the case
Of Edgar 8. Maclay, a skilled laborer in
the New York navy yard, and an order was
issued for his removal. The following cor
respondence on the subject was made pub
lie by Secretary Long last night:
Maclay's Letter.
NAVY YARD, N. Y,
Evening star., 1901-12-25

GREAT MANY COUGHS ORIGINATE IN THE
throat. Before they go down the lungs Dr.
ID. Jaynes Expectorsnt will often effect 4 cure.
Evening star., 1901-12-25

BELL. Entered into eternal rest Sunday Decem-
ber q. 1901, at Sos O'Clock pm. after a long
Illness, LANDER, youngest and beloved OF
Ellen Bell and only brother OF Peyton Bell.
aged twenty-one years, eight months and thir
teen days.
Funeral Thursday. at O'Clock. from his late resi-
dence. 236 street northwest Friends In
yfted. b
CANNON. Suddenly, Tuesday. December -.
1901, at her residence. 3400 VI street, George
town. MARY A. widow Of the late Martin c.
Cannon
Peninsula enterprise. [volume] (Accomac, Va.) 1881-1965, 1901-08-31
PUNGoTEAGUE DISTRICT.

Delegates 7. Powell, James d
Mears, Smith K. Martin. F. E. Kel'
lam, jeff d. Jacob. 8. James Tur
liugton, g. Walter Mapp. Alternates
L. j. Hyslop, DR.. John E. Mapp, l.
G. Mears, L. Il. Ames, VIM. j. Wyatt
Geo. A. Edmonds, Geo. T. Mapp.