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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
REFUSE TO PAY INCREASE. Scottsboro Merchants Object to Raise
 of TeIenhone Rate

Scottsboro, Oct. 12.-(Special.)-J J. Williams, County Surveyor. commenced today to establish the line between Jack Son and DeKaib counties.&
 The Cumberland Telephone Company has raised the rate on business phones to $1.5O per month. All the business houses in town refuse to pay the raise.
 The Jackson County Text Book Board held a meeting here Monday and adopted the series of text books to be used in the public schools for the next four years.
 Charley Ambrester of Pisgah, while out hunting in the mountain oqe day this week. found den of rattlesnakes and suc- ceeded in killing twenty-eight Of them. : Mrs. Charles Kirby, of Stevenson. has been adjudged insane, and will be sent to the asylum at Tuscaloosa.
 The Southern Railroad Is having erect ed new steel bridge across Crow Creek, between Stevenson and Fackler. All the machinery for the Ax-Handle Factory has arrived at Stevenson and Mr. Wood, the manager, expects to start upl Monday next. Work on the Broadus Cotton Mills is being rapidly pushed, and when comple- ted 1t will be one of the finest in the State.
 The marriage of Miss Jessie Lee Brown | to MT. Fred Arn has been announced tc take place October Fist at St Luke's | Church, Rev. Dr. Clare to officiate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Circuit Court for the fall term adjourn

Circuit Court for the fall term adjourn ed today after one of the most laborious terms in the history of the County. The docket was crowded for criminal week and Judge Kyle was anxious to get the iail clear of all prisoners and to that end he worked with vigor. There were four capital cases on the docket and all of these were tried and three men-F'rank Orr. Robert Smith and Pink Bass-were given life sentences, and Johnston Brown, who killed Ed Jones in this place two weeks ago, was convicted of murder in the second degree and given ten years Not one of the cases were appealed. The Judge in passing sentence on the four convicted men, when he reached Pink Bass told him that he was most fortunate in escaping the death penalty. The crime for which the first three were given lie terms was one of the most f1endish mur- ders known in this county in long while They deliberately shot to death one Of the most prominent negroes After they were convicted and while leaving the court room with hand cuffs on. Robert Smith, who is a burley black brute, met one of the States witnesses who was in- strumental in convicting him and without warning sprang at him and knocked him down by striking him In the face with his manacled hands before the deputy could interfere.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
CLAYTON AT ATHENS.
Congressman Speaks for Ratification
 of Constitution.

Athens. Oct. 2.-(Special.) )-Hon. Henry court house today in behalf of ratifica- ton of the new Constitution. He was lis- tened to by largescrowd The cause Is gaining in this County as the people hear the question discussed.
 A most remarkable snake story comes from North Limestone near Elkmont. MT. Losson Carter who lives on one of the farms of Hassie Morris. in that eno or the county, while removing an old rail pen a few days ago to prepare for a cotton. pen unearthed a den of rattle snakes and killed fifteen. Some others got away The largest one was mon ster and measured about six feet. The number of rattles and buttons was de- stroyed in the fight. It was most re markable snake deg discovered In this section in d long while.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
B. B. GARNER WILL RUN. Candidate to Succeed Mayor Weak
 1sr of F1orance

Florence. Oct. 12.-tSpecial.J-The cam paign for inc election of city officers has begun with the call signed by large number of the most influential citizens for B. CGi ner, a member of the wholesale grocery firm of Garner and Embrey. to become d candidate for Mayor to succeed Hon John B. Weakley. who will retire eef ~ office Dcccmb,r 3. Mir, Garner has decided to make the race on the citizens
 sit. l1a is at present d member of the City Council and has been a promine n+ party worker for years in local and Sta te elections. lie is d native of the city and one of the most substantial and success full business men. MT. Garner stands for the upbuilding of the city and the con tinuance of the present spirit of progress
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
.hnNsAAw FOR RATIFICATION
The Campaign Committee Formed d' I,omax and Sanford Speak.

Luverne. Ala. Oct. .4.-(special )IHon' ford smoke here to a good crowd of vo- ters today. They made strong argument for ratification, and did the cause much good o,... The Democratic Executive Committee of Crenshaw County met here today. The chairman, Dr. Tankersley, was ab- sent. but the committee adopted unanl- mously resolutions endorsing the new Constitution and pledging themselves to work for ratification. M. l.. Black was elected chairman of the Campaign Com mittee, and one man in each beat was selected to manage the campaign Tn ms beat. Crenshaw County is almost sure to go for ratification
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Maet;no of Mine Workers.

At meeting of the Executive Board of the United Mine Workers of America Alabama district, held here today, 1t was decided to hold the next annual conven- ton for the election of officers and the transaction of officers and other business on December 9th at Bessemer. This will be the first time that the meeting has been held outside of the city Of Blrm- inRham. The miners were not satisneo at the treatment they received when they met here last. so they said, particularlv hacause nf A disagreement regarding the use of Elks Hall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Frank puncan's Case.

The motion for a new trial in the case of Frank Duncan under sentence or ueatn for the murder of Policeman G. w. Kirk lev was argued in the Criminal Court today. Attorneys J. J. Altman and J. Y. shugart represented Duncan. while At torney B. M. Allen and Assistant Soli- citor Winston represented the State It was claimed among other things by the defense that one of the jurors in the case was not a free holder in the Jurisdiction of tho court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
An IncendiarY Fire.

Crossville, Oct. 12.-(Speciall- l-About ID this morning the gin house, platform and two bales of cotton of w. B. Jones was discovered on fire. The platform and cot ton were saturated with oil and jug was found about seventy-five yards from inc gin, which had had oil in 1t. By the good work of the citizens the gin was saved. The damage to the cotton was about fifty dollars. No clue to the guilty person has yet been found.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

and grow tn.
 The increase of the output of the Flor ence Wagon Works and the sales of the concern this year are the result of the large additions in new machinery recent ly put in and the progressive business management inaugurdted. The factory has capacity of 16,000 wagons year. and is now one of the largest concerns in the country. The Wagon Works were re- moved here from Atlanta, Ga, fin 1899. and have had phenominal growth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Edgar Mohr Missing.

Edgar Mohr, a we'll known miner and citizen of Sayreton. has been missing from home since Tuesday lest when he left Sayreton to come to Birmingham. He told his wife that he would spend lew hours in Birmingham and return since then no trace of him has been found It is said that MT. Mohr had about $25O in money on his person when he left home and it is very much feared that he has met with foul play.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
THE TUSCALOOSA FAIR
W. B. Harris Wins Tournament
 Taking Thirteen Rings.

Tuscaloosa Oct. l2-(Special) 1.-The Elks Fair yesterday was thoroughly in teresting the chief feature of the day being the tournament betwen Messrs w. A Collier, w J. Hester. Joe Searcy and Walter Baker Harris, which was won by Mir Harris who secured thirteen rings out of a possible 20. Mir. Hester
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
t -
 Honest  Methods.

T'h e M on tgo m cry Brewery has always dealt fairly and squarely with the public. It has never attempted to make a market for its beer on false pretenses. Merit, and that alone,. is the basis upon which the reputation of its pro- ducts rests. There can be no purer or better beer made than the bottled beer made by the com pany expressly for family use. It is made from selected Malt and Hops, according to the formu- las of the old country, and is ripened and ma tured by every process known to modern brew ing. It will not make you bilious, and will build up the system as no other tonic will.
 The beer made by the Montgomery Brewery is. bound to be the best. Try it and see if you concur.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Executors Letters.

Notice is hereby given that letters testa- mentary under the last will and testament of Ruth Hooker, deceased, having been grantedd to the undersigned on the 3rd day of October, o0I. by the Hon. J. B. Gaston, Judge of the Probate Court of Montgomery county, Ala. all parties having claims against said estate will present the same within the time required by law the same will be barred.
 c. c. ZIRKLE,
 JULIA STEWART, Executors of the estate of Ruth Hooker. de- ceased.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
HOSE

Nice line of Ladies' Fancy Hose, 10c Best Ladies' Black Hose ever put on
 the market for. ........... .25c A handsome line of $1.o0 Fancy Good double-knee, seamless Black
 Ribbed Hose for Children o. 1Oc BOG. line of better goods, o 14c pair 25c. line of still better ones O 1ec
 pair.
 Infants Lisle Hose O 25c pair.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Some Bargains in Pianos.

We have a few rare bargains in shop worn and secondhand upright pianos good as new and in p-rfect condition . Anyone wanting d piano of this descrip- tion would do we'll to call or write for particulars.
 --adv E. E. Forbes Piano Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
DRESSING SACQUES
For Negligee Wear

For Negllgee wear There is a world of comfort in a Dressing Sacque. These garments have become an indispensable part of a woman's wardrobe They fur nish comfort and protect health. Prices very cheap.
 Lavender, Pink, Blue, Red, Grey and old Rose.
 S5c Eiderdown Sacques O.. .5ec $1.25 Eiderdown Sacques e.. .S9c $I.5o Trimmed Eiderdown Sacques $1.65 Trimmed Eiderdown Sacques
 at 'SO $2.25 Trimmed Eiderdown Sacques
 at .... $l.os $2.75 Trimmed Eiderdown Sacques
 aC A.oo $500 Trimmed Eiderdown Sacques
 at ............ .$1.9e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
A Receiver Named.

Judge Coleman of the Circuit Court, has appointed the Alabama Trust and Saw ings Company as receiver of Giocapazzi & co. The recivership grows out Of the case of M Olivierri admNistratix Of G. Olivierri, deceased, against GlocapazN S Co The deceased was a member of the firm of Giocapazzi & Co. and the receiver shin is for the purpose of setting the estate. Giocapaziz & Co.,. are wholesale fruit and grocery merchants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Fine Shop-worn Kranich & Bach
 Piano for Sale Cheap.

We have a fine Kranich & Bach piano which has been used in the store and at few concerts and recitals for nearly two years. and will sell at quite a bargain. It has lovely tone and not damaged in case work worth mentioning.
 -adv E. E. Forbes Piano Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Lost His Right Hand.

Huntsville. Oct. 12-(Special. MT. Burt Hampton, a prominent planter of Merid- ianviile. lost his right hand today while at work in his cotton gin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Tomorrow is Bargain Day.

TomorroW IS Bargain Day' And don't forget while you are down town to call at E. E. Forbes Piano Com pany and see their bargain piano. It Is fine Kranich & Bach. little shop-worn, but in perfect condition. and Is offered at a, great sacrifice. Also look through their large stock of beautiful new pianos.
 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
.ALEXRICE BISON
 Department Store. LARK! Don't you Find Your Wear ing Apparel a Little Thin
 for the Autumn Days?
LARK!
OUR NEW FALL AND WINTER GOOD.

Are now nhave just arrived and feel surethat show you something that will please you exactly There are lots of new ideas stock this Drop in take look while the assortment Is full.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

please his majesty and are but dutiful homage for their respected liege Be that as it may. it Is marvellous that in this materiaEstic era a project of furnishing a royal imitation of first-class circus pa rade can be successfully launched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Have you a farm Do you borrow on itP Write us for terms. Loan Go. of Ala, Selma, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Farm lands for sale; easy terms. Write us for catalogue. Loan Co. Of Ala, Selma, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
WOOlen Fabrics.

20 shades and colors of Pure Wool Tricot Flannels ....... .25c yd. soc extra heavy Camel Hair Serges,
 fin different shades, for skirt 1ngs .oSc yd. 75c all-wool Black Serges, Henri-
 ettas, Brilliantines, Sicilians and
 C@hmeres ............49 .49c yd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Flummery at the Coronation.

Baltimore Herald.
 Perhaps some of the dignfied lords and ladies will go into this comic opera spec tacle with very little ardor. appeasing their sense of the ridiculous by the thought that these tableaux vivant will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Dr. S. H. Saul announces the open ing of a first-class Veterinary In firmary and Horse shoeing establish ment at 127 Lee St. Phone 365. Residence phone 1874. Prompt at- tention to all calls, day or night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

For the finest Havana Cigars south go to Hermann Ross, M'f'r, at his new store, no Dexter near postoffice
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Lots of men would rather lose friend than q dollar
The sun., 1901-06-08
No Third Term Question.

The remarks OF Senator DEPEw upon the
propriety Of repeating in 1904 the unwritten
law against third term for an American
President can scarcely give unalloyed salts
faction TO the gentleman most concerned.
No friend or enemy OF Mr. MCKINLEY
anywhere in the United States or in the
territories and possessions OF the United
States. really suspects him OF entertaining
any desire beyond the end Of his second
term save for retirement and honorably
earned relief from the heavy responsibilities
he Is bearing so stoutly. But II Mr.. MckIN-
LEY were In fact co2itating privately the
possibilities OF this unprecedented thing,
his remarkable genius for practical politics
would inform him at once that our junior
Senator was doing him and his secret
plans poor service by inviting premature
discussion. On the other hand. having no
political ambition except 10 do well his
present duty. the President must shrink a
little at q compliment. however well meant
that couples itself with a proposition so
unnecessary and so repugnant to the ideas
OF the major part Of the American people.
Fortunately. everybody knows Senator
DRPEw. Everybody knows the enthusiastic
bensvolence Of his heart and the endless
variety OF his mind With heart and mind
overfowing during this his vacation season
with philanthropy toward his fellow crea-
tures, he would distribute honors and
qualifications and titles and favors and
saccharine largesse OF all sorts as lavishly
as Mr.. CARNEolE distributes library build
ings. In such a mood. il he knew and liked
q King he would nominate him for En-
peror. II he approved Of a fourth-class
Postmaster. he would propose to quadruple
his salary and give him life tenure. He
would elevate every amiable duck to swan
ship. He would make everybody happy.
to the best OF his ability; and, II he thought
a third term could add to the sum Of human
felicity he would forthwith confer II on his
own responsibility. or fourth term for
that matter.
We sincerely hope that President SlcKIS-
LEY will pardon Senator DEPEw.
The sun., 1901-06-08
Progress In Boat Building.

We are surprised that OF the impulsive.
almost hysterical outcry against the modern
Cup yachts because two OF them have lately
lost their masts. so much should come from
the newspapers Of Boston. TO whose nostrils
the east wind brings the smell Of the sea in
it's virgin freshness. Even the usually sensi-
BILE Journa! Is conspicuous in calling for the
old-fashioned wooden masts. or. II the
steel Is TO be retained. for the substantial
spar which towers above the mighty hulls
OF ocean liners That particular object
has shrunk Of late TO pole to carry lights
on. II never knows canvas. probably
couldn't carry much to speak OF. and
the mast that adorned the Constitution
could look over It's head.
But why all this outcry against the steel
mast? 1t has the great advantage over
the wooden one OF being lighter. II Is
consequently desirable. not for yachts only.
but for all merchantmen. Being better.
We must have 1t, and instead OF wailing
for wood when the steel falls. we must devise
means OF making steel practicable, TO pro-
vide against its weaknesses so that II shall
Do AhSbhAS "AA Wv ''' oAA
the thing H. therefore. 10 get good enough
rigging. Where would shipping be to-day
II they had abolished steamers because
few OF the early boilers blew up?
The Cup yachts are successfully giving
70 us new experiences In strains. The
Shamrock and Constitution have given
US two splendid ones this season. and OF
course the riggers on both sides OF the
water will profit by it.
And, by the way. our esteemed Boston
contemporary aforesaid. the Journal. is
FAR out OF its course when it saws that the
collapse OF the mast can be attributed
TO no other cause than its own inherent
weakness The mast collapsed because the
spreader, the strut OF the greattruss Of which
It formed part together with the mast and
shrouds. collapsed. and with the sustain
ing power Of the shrouds thus nulliiled.
the steel yielded to the unexpected strain.
Just as pino would have yielded inevitably
under the circumstances, except that the
steel tube doubled up gracefully and
lightly. whereas the wood would have come
down spuntering and crashing. possibly
10 the sinking Of the boat.
The sun., 1901-06-08
EnRland's Military Outlook.

The South African war. which was ended
officially some months ago. still calls for
large British army in the field. The re-
turns for May show 24o,4l6 officers and
men serving In South Africa, OF whom
Ass officers and 1873, $40 men belong TO the
Regular army. There are 5s.s2i Colo
mails 23,lO4 Imperial Yeomanry.' e.3s5
Volunteers, and 2O,lO4 Militia. Up 10
April 80 the casualties OF the war had
been; Killed, l.o22: wounded. II ,2oO died OF
disease or wounds, lO.95e. On March Is.
there were 49, 797 sick in hospital.
From Parliamentary paper setting
forth the war expenditure. and the pro-
visions thus far made for meeting it, 1t
appears that the South African and Chinese
wars have cost Great Britain El53, ,3i7 900,
two-thirds OF It met by borrowing. nearly
ElO. 900. 900 raised by suspending payments
10 the sinking fund. and as much more by
using the surplus OF ls99-lgOO. The re-
mainder IL TO be met out Of tho proceeds
OF additional taxation This additional
taxation has been estimated 10 produce
f37. w. 900: but the ordinary revenues
would have been insufficient to meet ordi-
nary expenditures in 10000 by nearly
eli, 600 900. SO that the increased taxation
will provide only 26.7tsO 900 to meet the
increased war drafts. A. the war IL still
costing about $50 O0O. 900 year. the pros
pect Is for yet another increase Of taxation
Lord KITCHENEg's latest regrets for
Vlakfonten indicate that the time Ia by
no means at hand when such e1pendi-
lures may be reduced.
Meantime, Mr.. BRoDBlcKs six army
corps are being formed on paper The
Secretary OF State FOR War reports officially
10 the House Of Commons that recruiting
Is progressing satisfactorily; but this
assurance IL scarcely borne out by facts
saws the Army and Nary GoSene. which
points out that che standard for infantry
recruits has been reduced to feet 3 inches
i'm height ,nd 80 inches chest measure
ment. Even with this reduction. OF tho
l7.3il recruits taken In between Jan /
and April 80 of the present year. one-thIrd
came under the head of specials" being
composed Of boys either too young 10 enlist
ordinarily. or not meeting even the re-
duced qualifications. The supply OF ON
GERS likewise appears TO be short OF the
demands. and apparently anybody whs
The sun., 1901-06-08
FUNERAL OF THE REV. DIR. BABtGCE.
Services VIII De Held In the Brick Church when
the Body Arrives.

Arrangemsnts for the funeral services over
the body OF tho Rev. DR.. Maltbe d. Babcock.
which will arrive probably on Tuesday on the
Trave OF the North German Lloyd Line. have
been partly made. The services will be held
In the Brick Presbyterian Church on Wednes-
day aftern oon at . o'clock. and the Rev. Dr.
Henry van Dyke will probably deliver the
address. He will 10 assisted by the stan Of
ministers Of the Brick Church parish. s.
Arthur Gibson. the new organist Of the Brick
Church. has arranged a feature for the fefs>
vices In the setting to music OF the last poem
written by Dr. Babcock, entitled, -Emanci-
nation which THE Sun printed soon after
Tho news Of DR. Baboocks death reached this
COUNTRY The music is arranged for mixed
choir. quartet. male chorus. bass solo and
il expected that B Merrill Hopklnson,
Who wns the bass soloist in Dr Babcock's
church In Baltimore will assist at the exer-
cises In singing one Of DR. Babcock's songs.
The double quartet will sing. "Blest Are the
Departed" from Spohr's Last judgment"
because OF the large number Of persons
expected at the services admission TO the
church will be by ticket The church pews
will seat only about 1900 and delegation
whore Or Baboock had many warm friends
erial decoration will be provided.
The body was shipped In a very heavy
cofin inclosed In two outer caskets, the whole
weighing over 3.200 pounds, To prepare
against any accident the church floor where
the casket will rest has been reinforced By
extra supports.
The sun., 1901-06-08
Constructor Capps and tho Super.
posed Turrets.

The removal Of the damaged is-inoh
gun from tho turret Of the battleshlp Kear-
sarge, and its replacement by nsw rifie OF
like caliber. was an event Of very great i'm
poftance to our navy-how great Is hardly
appreciated outside OF the service. The
thanks Of the Navy Department given 10
Naval Constructor CAPPs. and his assist
ants, Commander BRIdos and Lieutenant
Commander WARD. were well deserved.
for the successful issue OF the operation
practically removed cloud from the future
OF two Of our largest battleships. and from
the type they represented
All the criticism against which the double
turrets had been adopted was revived
when the recent disabling Of the gun in
question opened the prospect that the upper
turret must be removed entire to get the gun
out to be replaced by an uninjured rife.
The successful execution OF the Capps plan
for removing the gun by first removing q
plate Of It's own turret-an operation very
simple when compared with the other-re-
heved this class OF vessels Of great objeo-
ton confronting them. and restored them
to the favor they enjoyed before. With this
fact to support the success Of the system
In such tests as 1t has received. the way
Is again clear for building other vessels
OF the Kearsarge type and for other coun-
tries to follow suit.