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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
BOUGHT A RAILROAD.
Col. F. B. Merrill Announces Pur' chase of the Kingston & Central
 Mississippi.

Mobile, Nov. 25.-(Special. )-Col. F. E. Merrill, President of the Mobile. Jackson returned from New York, tonight gave out the news of the purchase by his company of the Kingston and Centra Mississippi Railroad and that the Mobile. Jackson and Kansas City will now build north from a point near Augusta. Miss, intersect the Kingston and Central Mis- sissippi at Laurel and extend its line on to Memphis. The financial arrangements for building this road have been com pIete and contracts will be let within the next thirty days.
 The improvements of the terminal of the Mobile, Jackson and Kansas City Railroad begun here will be continued. and some $300, 900 will be extended in that direction Car shops with a capacity of ten cars per day will be erected here.
 This line to Memphis will open up a new timber territory some 200 miles and brings Mobile into direct connection with the prairie and delta country of North ern Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
MEETING OF "ANTIS'
CowART SAYS ATTENDANCE
 WILL BE LARGE
Rumored That Steps Will Be Taken Looking Toward Test of Ger
 tain Sections of the
 New Constitution.

Birmingham, Nov. 25.-(Special.) )-Lee Cowart, who was chairman of the Jef- ferson County anti-ratification Campaign Committee in the recent election cam paign, stated today that something like 200 persons would be in attendance at the meeting called for tomorrow in this city.
 As is known, the meeting to be held In Birmingham tomorrow was called couple of weeks ago by General C. M. Shelley, who was chairman of the anti ratification State Campaign Committee, and 1t Is for the purpose of outlining the future policy of the anti-ratificationists. It promises to be an interesting gather ing. The anti-ratifcationists assert that they will maintain their organization and will seek political control of the state. While plans will be made at tomorrows meeting with the end in view of seeking control as stated, there will also be some discussion, 1t Is believed, of testing the legality of certain sections of the new constitution.
 As to the political preference of the anti-ratificationists, it was intimated by a man who took an active part in the fight, that the "antis' will not only de- cline to be read out of the Democratic party" but that they may decide to read the other fellows out" This man in speaking of this phase of the subject said: We propose to take charge oi the Democratic party and put strong curb upon those self-appointed leaders who have made themselves bigger than the party and defeated its will at the polls last week."
 MT. R. P. Wetmore. who was General Shelleys secretary in the last campaign. says that he does not doubt but that d big crowd will be in attendance at the meeting tomorrow and that some of the most active politicians in the various potions of the State will be here. There twill be represented from every white county, says Mir. Wetmore, and a large amount of correspondence has already been conducted between prominent citi- zens in the counties which gave ma jorities against the ratification of the new constitution and General Shelley. showing that the new movement is weIl thought of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Senator Blackmon in Selma.

Senator Fred l.. Blackmon of the Cal houn- Cleburne District was a visitor to Selma today. He is one of the assignecs of Houser X Wolsencroft. who have the contract for the erection Of the First Methodist Church of this city, and was here to look after the affairs of that con- cern.
 He had a conference with the Building Committee of the Church, and expressed himself as being satisfied that the as- signees would be able to complete the church according to contract. Houser X Wolsencroft have done Ss,0O0 or $1O00o worth of work on the building and have drawn only about $2.50O. and with what is coming to them 1t Is thought that the assignees will be easily able to finish the ediffce.
 Nearly all of the brick and stone work on the building has been completed, the rafters are up and the building is now about ready for the roof. In fact. all of the heaviest work has been completed. and only the interior and finishing work will have to be done, as soon as the roof is put on.
 The members of the Building Commit tee of the church speak in the highest terms of the manner in which the firm of Houser & Wolsencroft has acted with them, and regret that circumstances were such that 1t had to make an assign | ment.
 In speaking of the death of Judge Laps | ley Senator Blackmon said: Our community was very much shock ed at the death of that good man. He was held in the highest esteem by all | classes. Judge Lapsley was a good man in the fullest sense of the word. He was Christian gentleman, and filled every position in life with courage, fidelity and | with great faithfulness.
 No. I am not a candidate to succeed him as Judge of the City Court. My name has been mentioned by some of my ad- miring friends. but I am not and will not be a candidate for the position. No one has yet announced that he would be a candidate. out of the great respect that 1 all have for the memory of the man who | has filled the position "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
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 ous All Your Life.
rHE DOCTOR SENDS IT FREE.

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 He wants all suffering men to share With him the knowledge he has personally attained. He sends the receipt free, and all the reader need do is to send his name and address to l.. w. Knapp. NJ. D.. 2S39 Hull Bldg, Detroit, Mich, requesting the free receipt as reported in this paper It is a generous offer. and all | men ought to be glad to have such an oppor- tunity. tu-Ba
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Bayless Goes to Bessemer.

A. B. Bayless of Nashville. has been appointed Assistant Train Master of the Birmingham Mineral Railroad. with headquarters in Bessemer, and he arrived here today to take charge. He will be assistant to MT. E. J. Haylow. who has been on the Mineral for a number of years. The work on the Birmingham Mineral has been increasing in volume for years and 1t has grown so large that one man has been taxed too greatly of late to stand 1t. hence the selection of an assistant. Mir. Bayless was Assis- tant Train Master at Terminals in Nash vile. He was Colonel of the 1st Ten nessee regiment in the Spanish American war and won quite a reputation as d gallant officer while with his regiment in the Philippines. The railroads in the Birmingham district are doing a tremen- duous business right now and all of ficials are being kept as busy as bees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
DEATH OF ". c. DAVIS.
For Many Years a Leading Lumber
 man of Athens. '"

Athens, Nov. 5-lSpeciaI.)-Mr.' WYE liam G. Davis. for many years the lead ing lumberman in this county, died at his late residence in this place last last af- 1f u,as fo,,rJ in his room in the evening and was unconscious. He was given ev- erv attention but never rallied. He was for manv years a successful railroad man but of late years yf has been Tn the Tbn father of Norman Andrews who was " shot and killed by W. E. Calvin Calvin charging him with tdr TurdePi pard%bor The lIoii,,,;,,rv trial of Tom McLemore has ne bten ei's.i set for Tuesday before Judge HortoR, fhS oHe' McLemore is charged with kill; ino i1oi Dick Chambers. He claims he acted in self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Will Go to Washington.

General w E. Pettus. accompanied by his wife, will leave for Washington Thursday. He will be followed Friday by his private secretary, Edmund Pettus La cy, who will be accompanied by his wife and two little children.
 Senator Pettus's stay in Selma since the adjournment of the Senate has been greatly enjoyed by his hosts of friends. No man ever entered the Senate of the United States and worked himself into the affections of the people so quickly as did General Pettus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
STEAMER OTTAWA RAISED.
Vessel Which Sank in the Warrior
 is Floated.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 2.-tSpecial. l-The atea mer Ottawa, which was sunk in the Warrior River a few weeks ago by com ina in contact with a snag, has been raised and successfully tioatec.
 At a recent meeting of the Tuscal aloosa e.fmntv Baptist Association the Exec d- tive Committee was instructed to put a missionary in the field to look after the interests of the churches belonging to the association and particularly to help build up the churches in the weak places Tn it's territory. The Executive Committee hes selected Rev. s. O. Y. Ray for this work. He will have his family to reside at Northport, just across the river rom T,,scaioosa,' and will have that place as lis headquarters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

evening after brief Hines She was the widow of the late Major J. M. Bivings of Jakin. Ga, who died at the latter place in the spring of 1900. Mrs; Bivings was a most lovable Christian character. and her loss will be keenly, felt by her family and friends, and by the Church or which she was a member. Her remains were inferred by the side of those of her husband in the cemetery here at p. m. today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
no1orad Masons Meet.

opelika. Nov. 25 Special; ;)IThe Most Eren MoesaIpdI and Accepted Ancient York Masons compact of Alabama assfm9e6 here ra6c tho; day in annual commuHltgJs',ot' comm tJa sat bis craF rS M maSyer wer nFU~a bv aappointmsnt of his various attendance. s9 Grand Master A B. ,,a Al.sI aItsI ", w. D. Natthews arrived tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Shot Three Men.

Guthrie, Ok. Nov. 25.-Willard Sharum, a cotton buyer. was placed in jail at saltwater today, charged with the shoot ing of Harry Spears, Jack Jones and Flu gene Nady et Ripley. Ok Nady is ia tpIly wounded It is alleged Sharum lost in a poker game and in attempting to she ot Charles Crater. the manager of the place. struck the three bystanders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
THREE CHILDREN CREMATED
Locked in a House by Their Fathe
 Criminal Carelessness.

Darlington, S. C., Nov. 25.-Last night Limerick Flax, a negro man living at Lides Bridge left his home, locking in his three children. the oldest being Il and the youngest years old. During the night the house caught fire, and all three children were burned to death. The three were today buried in the same box The Coroners jury returned verdict ol criminal carlessness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

years and his hosts of friends were de- lighted to sec that he was able to resume his duties. He Is not only policeman. but Is also the engineer who looks after the Uncle George" fire engine.
 On Thanksgiving Day there will be a turkey shoot at the baseball park across the river. There are a good many crack shots in Selma and they will all take part. i>
 Victor Picard of New York Is in the city. He has many friends here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Furnace Workers Meet.

Youngstown. O.. Nov. 25,-The First National Convention of Furnace Workers and Shelters opened here this morning. Every local union in the Mahonlng and Shenango Valleys is represented, and del egates are present from as far South as Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
soME PEOPLE THINK

And others don't have time. Tho se who think that the Accident PClity y The Ad 1ertiser IS giving to its rea5' CTS, almost free, is no good or tot cheap, should learn a thing or two Ask aboNt it. -te
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

Mrs. E. P. Galt gave card party this morning in honor of Miss Thomasene Woolsey, who will be married Wednesday next The affair was largely attended and was most thoroughly enjoyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

An alarm of fire was sounded this mornin% at Il o'clock. It proved to be the R. R. Y. M. C. A. building. The fire was < distinguished after a small hole had been burned in the roof
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

MT. George Baker of Columbia, S. c. is in the city on visit to his mother Mrs. George O. Baker. on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
SELMA BRIEF NEWS.

Mrs. A T. London of Birmingham Is in the city the guest of relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
rolstoi,s Health Improving.

St. Petersburg. Pa. Nov. 25.-The health Of Count Tolstoi is improving. His fever and pains have ceas:d. His appetite has improved and he is sleeping better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

Hon J. Craig Smith. State Treasurer, after a visit to his farms in West Dal- las has returned to Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

Sam Sheppard and R. D. Shuptrine of Central Mills are visitors to the city to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
Speaks We'll of Greenville.

MT. Walter S. Butler, who was dele- gate from the Selma church to the State Convention of the Christian Church at Greenville has returned home and he speaks in the very highest terms Of tha, city and its hospitable people.
 II have rarely met more generous peo' ple than those of Greenvillc," he remark ed today. There were about one hun dred delegates in attendance and although our church there is weak. the whole town assisted in entertaining us, and made all have a royal good time. The spirit of Christ certainly permeates that community, for they all turned out as one man and bade us welcome tU their homes and firesides.
 Our church there Is only about two years old, but it is growing. It might be said that we only have Sunday school there and an occasional sermon. but the foundation is laid for a good church and in the couEssa of few years the Christian denomination will be a power in that part of Alabama.
 "The foundation for the church has been laid and the basement Is now used for a Sunday school room, and that is only the substructure of the edifice that will be erected. The members are not numerous. but they are jealous in the good work. and ere long their works will bring forth fruit"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

Some people only tell the truth when they want to shape the devil.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26

Jerrc Mum, the oldest policeman on the force, was back at his post of duty this morning. after having been confined to his bed with rheumatism for several weeks. He went to New York and was taken down with rheumatism and remain ed in bed four weeks there, and was con fined three weeks after he got home. He has been on the police force for many
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
GOOD WORK IS DONE
MEssRs. SWAMI AND CRAWFORD
 CONDUCTING REVIVAL.
Much Interest Manifested in the Meetings and Many Converts Have Been Made-Senator
 Bleckmon in Selma.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, NOV. 70, lJVl' 7 The protracted meeting at the Cumber- land Presbyterian Church is growing in interest. Rev. Mir. Crawford of Mont gomery. is assisting the pastor. Rev. Will Swain. The congregations are growing in interest and numbers. Mir. Crawford is a young man, but he breaches the gospel with great power and eloquence. Last night about twenty signified their intention of protesting Christ and join ing different churches of the city.
 Mir Swain, the new pastor, has taken hold of his work here with great zeal, and is making a fine impression. He is thoroughly consecrated to his work and is not only fine preacher. but good pastor.
 Montgomery Cumberland Presbyterians are to be congratulated on securing the services of Rev. Mir. Crawford. He is a pulpit orator of great force and is sure to build up a fine church in the Capital City in the course of a few years.
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
Friday, arch 1.

SENATE.-A bill was introduced by Senator Hardy to provide for the pur- chase of a state convict farm. not ex. ceeding 5000 acres. to be located as near Little Rock as possible. No bills were passed and at noon the body ad- journed to Monday
 HoGsE-Senator Woods Confederate pension bill passed by a unanimous vote, minus the clause pensioning servants of Confederate soldiers and sailors. MT Campbell Of Randolph introduced house joint resolution No. 13. for the submission of an amend. ment to the constitution increasing the state school tax from two mills to three mills. Mr. Gray introduced bill providing that tax collectors furnish poll tax receipts free to men over 60 years of age. Mr WFfghts bill to give circuit judges discretion to parole. under certain conditions, persons convicted of crime, passed. Senator Wits bill repeating the law which prohibits widows from acting as administratrix of deceased hus- bands estate after she remarries passed. The pensions allowed under the Wood Confederate pension bill are as follows; Totally blind or in. eapacitated to perform manual labor. S100 per annum; partial disability from wounds or by age, accident or disease, not less than $25 nor more than $75 per annum; indigent widows remaining unmarried, $100 per an- mum; indigent widows remaining un. married of any Confederate soldier or sailor who has died since the war, S50 per annum.
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
Dates for Spring ExamInRtiont

The United States civil service com. mission has announced the follow ing dates for the spring semi-annual examinations in Arkansas.
 Arkansas B. Fort Smith. April 10; A, Little Rock, April l.; D, Little Rock. April 2t; B Texarkana, April 10.
 At Little Rock April l5, the follow ing named examinations. and only those, may be taken:
 Railway mail clerk, book typewriter. skilled laborer, government printing service, clerk qualified as stenog- rapher and typewriter, general land service. stenographer. elevator con ductor, departmental stenographer and typewriter, press-feeder, promo tion to clerk, typewriter.
 At Fort Smith and Texarkana, April 10. all of the examinations named above, except stenography and typewriting, book typewriting and clerk, stenographer. typewriter, gen eral land office. may be taken.
 At Little Rock, April 21 the follow ing named examinations. and only those may be taken:
 Aid coast and geodetie survey; hospital steward. surveyor-generals clerk, assistant topographer inspector and assistant inspector (meat inspec- tor), topographic draftsman, register and receivers clerk, translator
 Any applicant may be examined at places outside their states if it is found more convenient for them All applcantions have to be filed at least ten days before the date of the examin- ation which it is proposed 10 take.
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
Monday, arch (.

SENArE-S. B. IFS, Dowdy, fixing compensation of members of the gen eral assembly. providing for per diem of s6 per day for the first 100 days, and &. 50 per day thereafter, was read third time and passed. s. B. l74 passed Ayes, %, noes, 8. The bill prohibits railroads from throwing baggage from the car to the platform, thereby injuring the same; also requires owner of baggage to put a tag on his trunk or other baggage so the same can be identified.
 HoUsE-Mr. Blalock's bill, to prevent the perpetration of fraud on the state by persons furnishing supplies, etc, and prescribing a penalty for charging the state more than when sold to in- dividuals for cash, was read third time and passed, II. B So, Brock, to change the time of holding courts in the Ninth judicial circuit, was read the third time and Mir. B~ock explained that the bill was to give Pike county two weeks for circuit court, instead of one week as heretofore. The bill passed. It being local day, a number of such measures passed.
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
Antt-Spotttnrn nLII.

MT Toney's anti-spotting bill which passed the house. provides that here after it shall be unlawful for any officer, agent, attorney. detective or anyone whomsoeyer in the employ of the railroad company operating or do- ing business in this state to take or authorize anyone else to take an affi- daVit or deposition which would charge an employe with d dishonest act or take an affidavit or deposition which would charge an employe with misdemeanor or felony unless said railroad corporation shall first fur nish to the employe against whom said deposition and affidavit is to be taken a written notice, stating time and place said affidavit or deposition is to be taken and permitting said employe to be present in person. by at torney or otherwise when said affidavit or deposition Is to be taken The bill also makes it unlawful for railroads 10 discharge employees on charges unless the charges be made in the presence of the employe. The penalty, for violation is fine not less than s200 nor more than s1,000
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
BRIEF MENTION.

The nomination of J. C. Berkley as postmaster at Texarkana was confirm by the senate.
 The ?. P B. Hynson cotton ex- change and the telephone station were destroyed at Mammoth Spring, Feb ruary 2S; loss, s550; insurance, $350.
 Chas. Scarborough, white convict, was killed by guard at camp n4ar England while trying to escape He was sent up from Pulaski county for robbery
 c. F. Vaudeville has been appointed superintendent of the car service of the Choctaw Railroad.
 The eolored infirmary at Pine Bluff, founded by pr. George N Bell. was dedicated February 25.
 w A. Denson. who shot and killed Joe Wright colored. at Warren. was released on the grounds that he acted in self-defense.
 There are now thirty-fve federal prisoners in the Pulaski county jail awaiting trial or examination by the grand jury.
The Monticellonian., 1901-03-08
Wednesdar. E.hrnarv az

SENArE-By invitation Hon. W. H. (Coin) Harvey addressed the body. H. B. No. 30 (Jones). providing that a majority voting to change county sites shall be majority of holders of tax receipts as qualified electors. was placed on third reading and passed ayes 22, noes ,. Senators DoWdy. Flen- niken, Lankford, Price and Wood yot- ing no. The special order of the day was s. B. f5S tButler) This is the bill that makes landlord liens assign able. It passed-ayes 15. noes II. President Wilson's bill, to authorize the diversity of Arkansas to secure arms and aceoutrements from the United States and give security for the return of same. passed The next special order was Senator Matlock S bill prohibiting the adulteration of caudy with poisonous dyes. which passed Senator Ferguson bill mak- ing it misdemeanor to drive or ride away another's horse, passed. Sen ator D. L. King called up his bank ing bill for the purpose of amending the same. Several amendments were adopted, which changed the bill from beginning to end, no less than a dozen amendments having been offered.
 HoUsE-A rule was adopted devoting Wednesday mornings to the introduc- tion of bills and Thursday mornings to the consideration of bills on sec ond reading Mir Stafford introduced a joint resolution placing members of the assembly on salary Second read ing of bills and considering amend ments consumed the greater part of the day. MT Bradford, for the com mittee on conference with the senate as to the time of final adjournment, re ported that the conferees had agreed to favor an extension to May i. The time agreed to was compromise be- tween the house contention for May II and the senate contention for April 25 By a vote of G4 to IS the house adopted the report MT. Bradford moved to amend the senate amend ment to the Toney resolution by strik- ing out April p and inserting May 4 Adopted. The original resolution as amended was then adopted-ayes TO- noes IS