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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
M'MINN SEEKS RELEASE
SAYS HE IS ILLEGALLY CON.
 FINED IN ASYLUM.
Cullman Business Man Brings Action Against Dr. Searcy and Sheriff Kyle of Tuscaloosa-Bir-
 mingham News.

Birmingham, Oct. 1.-(SpeciaL-J. A. McMinn, a former well known business mant of Cullman, has filed through his attorneys. L. w. Wilkerson of Mont Romery and Willisr Vaughan and J. A. Davidson of Birmingham. bill with Chancellor Carmichael seeking to gain his release from the Alabama Bryce ln- sane Hospital at Tuscaloosa. Sheri1 ". '. Kyle of Tuscaloosa county Is in the same connection charged with contempt of court.
 The plaintiff claims while in the ordi- nary course of business he came to Bir- mingham last January and while nere was approached by man purporung to be the Sheriff of Cullmau cG unty Wno stated tl,at he. had an order to commit him to the asylum at Tuscaloosa, the or der, he claims, being from the Rropate Judge of Culluian county The peuuoneir i made a vigorous protest but was taken Tn charge and placed in the asylum where he has since been confined.
 McGinn clnims that he had no inforfna. tion of a writ of lunacy and was not when the trial was heard At the time he says that he was enjoying business at Cullman valued at $3O,0OO and he IS in- formed that this business has been taken their hands The petitioned also alleges that he Is ot sound mind and mas re- quested his release from the asylum put his family has failed to respond to his request. The petitioner says that he was committed to the asylum under sections 851-2654 of the Alabama code of lS96 and ne is advised that 1t is unconstitutional, boing contrary to the fourteenth amend ment of the Federal Constitution ana against the Constitution of Alabama.
 writ of habeas corpus was prayed for that the same might issue to !. T. Searcy. Superintendent of the asylum at Tuscaloosa, requiring him to produce the person of the petitioner in Birmingham last Saturday. This writ was issued and placed in the hands of Shertf Kyle for execution. It is set forth that the writ this endorsement on 1t: Not served through neglect of duty" A letter was written stating that the neglect of a deputy led to the failure of executing the the process in time and the Sheriff asked that another writ be issued and promised to serve this one.
 When the failure to execute the paper was brought to the attention of Chan cellor Carmichael he caused the writ to be issued for Sheriff Kyle to show cause why he should not be punished for con- tempt of court. Both hearings were set for this afternoon. All par ties in the case arrived here today.
 When the hearing came up before | Chancellor Carmichael this afternoon 4 was found that pr. Searcy. Superintend' ent of the insane asylum, had not made | proper return in the case when he de- | livered the petitioner to the Sheriff and | a rule was issued against him to show cause why he should not be held for con- r tiempt. Pending the serving of the pro- | cess the hearing went over few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
TELEGRAPH LINEMAN KILLED. s. c. Dyer Fell from a Pole in Colum-
 bus, Ga. .,s

Columbus. Ga. Oct. 1.-(speciaf.)-A telegraph pole broke off at the ground this morning and fell. carrying with 1t Chief Repairer s. c. Dyer and John Nor ris a negro lineman. The pole fell down 20-foot embankment. making the fall for the two men over forty feet. Morris was on the top side and jumped, escaping with bad wound on the head and body bruised.
 Mir. Dyer was under the pole. the force of the fall being on his shoulders and head. When carried to the hospital, he had concussion of the brain, but the doc tor could not say if the skull was crush ed. At p o'clock the doctors said Dyer was injured Internally He died at 2:sa o'clock. He was 1 years old and was one of the best men in the employ of the company. Ills parents live at Springville, Ala. gl 7N
 To the average suburban real estate dealer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

The agents of the Elks' Street Fair have posted all the stations on every read running out of Selma for a dis tance of from fifty to one hundred miles. A great deal of money has been spent good results are expected when :he fair throws open its gates for the reception of the public. Sc far about twenty-five weather is good it Is confidently expect ed that q rich harvest ot nickels and dimes will be gathered into the cofters of the Elks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

cars for the movement Of their product. The Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company. 1t was learned today. has or ders sufficient to keep ali it's men hiasily engaged, but is having difficulty in filling these orders on account of the lack of cars. The coal trade in general in sti- the years production will exceed that of last year by probably LOO, 900 tons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

MT. George Craig is moving his house on Selma Street to the middle of the lot on which it is located. As 1t is. the res- idence is so close to Dr. Whitney's house that it is inconvenient for the occupants of both houses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Hon. P. H. Pitts is moving into his house on Broad Street. that he pur chased about the opening of the boom. It is one of the largest houses in Selma and will be very handsome when he gets through improving the same.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

seph Carthel State Secretary, will speak oIi birdseye view of the Sunday School cause in Alabama. Dr. W. P. Hurt will speak on ''The Christless Home Of Our Land. How Can We Change Them to l1ouiy .homes?'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
Boilers Exploda

Many people are both killed and in- 1ured every year by boiler explosions. An Advertiser Accident Policy covers such cases and are good for q 900 in case of death or $500 per week for injury. Prac- tically free. ady--tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Yesterday was moving day in Selma. It was a wet, rainy day and this male 1t very uncomfortable for those who had to move.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
LITTLE SELMA LOCALS.

Judge Woods funeral will probably take place from the, First Presbyterian Church Sunday next, as his remains are expected to reach home by that time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

The work the monument to the memory of King Alfred. which is to be unveiled at Winchester is proceeding steadily The cere- monies will take place in October. on the l.oooth anniversary of Alfreds death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
Object of Hayes's Visit.

It was learned today that the real req sen for the presence in Alabama of John
 W. Hayes. Secretary and Treasurer of the Knights of Labor. is for the purpose of collecting evidence in the famous liti- gation which has for months been pend ing between the Hayes and Parson wings of .he order The case has been in the Federal District Court in the Dis trict of Columbia end that tribunal Is soon to appoint a commissioner to take evidence in Birmingham and it Is to get this evid ,nce ir shape for his side of the ease that Mir. Hayes has come to Alaba- ma. He has until November to prepare,
 an extension of thirty. days having been granted. Some sensational developmsnts are looked for.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

MT. Steve Partridge Is acting as a re- porter for The Journal while MT. R. E L. Mel is putting in all his time making the Street Fair a success. MT. Partridge is an exceedingly bright young man and has done newspaper work of a high order before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Hon. Sol D. Bloch of Camden was visitor to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Robert Hall of Snow Hill Is with hi Selma friends today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Miss Mettie McCaskey of Camden pass ed through the city yesterday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

pr. Rogan. City Physician, was beine heartily congratulated today on his ap. preaching marriage to Miss Thomas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

The all absorbing question on the streets the past few days has been: Who will be Probate Judge? A newspaper man can hardly go ten feet but what some one asks him the news from Montgomery A great rany different slates have been formed only to be broken iy the next knowing fellow who comes along.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

4 couple of negroes, unable to obtain a license here in Selma on account of the Probate office being closed, went up to Montgomery. procured the necessary le- gal documents were married in that city and carde home happy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

F c Parish and Misses Bessie Parish. Mildred Parish. Buford Parish and Annie McMurphy of Buena Vista, Ga, are vis- itors to Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Miss Emma Boardman of Greensboro for many years in the Southern Presby- terian Mission at Hangchow. China. Is on a visit to her cousin. Mrs William T. At soon to China. After her visit here she will visit Birmingham. Lexington, Ky, and other points in the interest of her work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

R. s. Smith of Mobile is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

The city public schools. Professor Cal loWays school and the private school If the Misses Young. iE fact all the private scnools in the city. opened with 2 fine number of pupils this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Miss Clara Galloway has returned home from n stay of several weeks at different points in Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02
Coal Cars are Scarce.

Coat producers in this district are com plaining on account of the scarcity of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

To the average suburban real estate dealer malaria Is a thing unknown. yF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-02

Fifteen children were baptized yesterday at Mother Mary's Day Nursery. This nur sery is fostered by the Episcopal Church and is doing a fine work for the childrer of poor mothers who cannot afford z nurse.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

be sent to the senate as soon as con- gress re-convenes, can be confirmed. The charges of Mr ,Wakeman include, among other things, the statement that, after he had unearthed extensive frauds in the valuation of importatlons of Japanese silks, he was refused per mission to go to Washington to confer with the secretary and the legal ad- yisors of the department and was sup- sequently instructed to pursue his ln- yestigations no further. He also states that, after he had recommended the dismissal of Assistant Appraiser War ner Sherwood and his recommendation had been approved by the Whiteneau commission, after Investigating me facts. Mir Gage assured him that MT Sherwood would be dismissed, and later wrote a personal letter to friend authorizing that friend to show the let ter to MT Wakeman. This letter stated that MT Gage had reconsidered the dis missal of MT Sherwood because of the personal opposition of Assistant Secre- tary Spaulding. MT Gage says that the relations between himself and the president are cordial. but others say that Mir Wakeman's revelations re- vealed to the president q condition of affairs he could no longer tolerate.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
HEARD IN PASSING

The republicans of the house made quick work of nullifying q portion of the recent decision of the supreme court by iamming through Philippine tariff bill.
 Mir Roosevelt seems to find the pres idency q long, sweet season of dinner giving, but many of his congressional guests make no secret of their prefer ence for a little more office-giying on the side.
 The republican majority i'll congress is said to be matching q scheme to dou- ble the pay of senators and representa- tiyes. It would be more creditable to them to make little better bluff at earning the pay they now get.
 Andrew Carnegie was a guest of MT Roosevelt last week, and they dis cussed his offer to give the United States $10,000000 in steel trust bonds for national university, q gift that Mir Roosevelt was afraid to accept.
 We pay at the rate of about SS5,- 100000 year for the little more than $5,000,000 a year of Philippine trade We get, while European nations pay nothing for the more than S4S,000,000 year they get. These figuressdo their own talking.
 The republican majority of the sen ate recognized the proper status of Senator McLaurin of South Carolina by inviting him to their caucus and providing him with committee assign ments, and when the complete list of the reorganized committees was read in the senate McLaurin was classed as q republican.
 Boss Platt is growing thin-skinned and oyer-sensitive in his old age. He is whining like baby about charac- ter sketch of himself. written by Will liam Allen White of Kansas, who is q republican, and published i'll one of the 1O-cent magazines, and threatening libel suits against both writer and pub fisher. The incident is regarded as rather comical by the average senator and representative, who are disposed to regard such things as all ill the days work.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

There is little doubt that the depart ment of commerce and industry, recom- mended by the president and several commercial bodies, will be established during this session, and the name of William R. Merriam, at present direc- tor of the census and formerly gov ernor of Minnesota, is being freely talked of as the probable secretary. During the lifetime of Senator Davis of Minnesota MT Merriam had q pow erful and irrevocable foe in congress as well as in the political affairs of the northwest, but since Senator Da- vis's death he is regarded as the strongest republican politician in that section of the country, and the rumor that the president will select him for this important office seems to be well founded. although the selection of a postmaster-genera1 from Wisconsin may lead Mir Roosevelt to believe that it would be better politics to select the new cabinet officer from some other part of the country.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
FOR PEACE AND WAR.


 Loud talking telephones are now be- ing placed in German warships by which the captain standing on his bridge can in a moderate tone of voice communicate with the interior of the vessel and be communicated with even though violent storm be raging.
 In the future, on all government transports. or vessels sailing from ports in the division of the Philippines, on which United States troops may be embarked, Gen. Chaffee directs that the line officer highest in rank by com mission on board shall assume com mand of the whole.
 The workings of the personnel bill in the United States navy are being carefully watched by the naval authori- ties of Great Britain Vice Admiral Fitzgerald in letter to the London Times admits that line officers must wake up and become expert mechanics as well as good seamen or the engin- eers will outstrip them. 'sI am not prepared" he says, ito advocate the amalgamation of the engineers and executives in imitation of the Amer jeans. But if an amalgamation is to be eventually avoided it can only be by our executives becoming practical mechanics. All real work is now done by steam, electricity and hydraulics."
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

The copper situation is thus dis latest weekly letter: Copper has con- tinued the dominating influence in the stock market. Amalgamated shares touched the lowest point on record and afterwards made a partial recovery. The raw material declined to 13 cents, and predictions are frequent that 1t will drop to r cents. At this figure there is liberal margin between the cost of production and the selling price, and the copper industry, under proper management, might soon be brought back into q healthy condition were it not for the complications re- sulting from excessive capitalization, excessive production, prolonged litiga- tion and blind pool methods. There is q large demand for copper with ev- cry prospect of it's continuance; but the folly of continuing production upon the old scale in face of decline of over S20000.OU0 in exports ill ten months Is now bringing natural re suits. Very likely the worst of the copper situation has been made known, but confidence has receiyed a shock from which it will take time to recov- CT, and the financial losses which have been incurred have had distinctly injurious effect upon the stock mar ket. Holding of Amalgamated Copper had been widely scattered, and the losses have come hardest upon small investors, so that the public is not likely to display the same eager appe- tite for stocks that it did in the early part of the current year This is factor that will have to be taken into consideration later on. as it will un- doubtedlv add to the difficulty of in- augurating q bull campaign.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

The developments in the Schley- Sampson case the past few days has brought the affair right home to Presi- dent Roosevelt, and the question now IS, what will he do about it? Will he indorse Long i'll his indorsement of the two members of the board of inquiry, or will he take sides with Schley and Dewey and Miles? The latter has now been brought into the affair and has received quite snub. The presia dent has seen service and he knows what it is probably to be harassed by the enemy on one side and official doe uments and orders on the other.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

Secretary Gage is. at least, to leave the presidents cabinet, and new sec retary of the treasury is to be select ed. It has been evident to everyone in touch with the White House that this change has been desired by the president for some time, but, having included the secretary of the treasury in the general invitation to the mem- bers of the cabinet to remain, Mir Roosevelt postponed his action in the hope that MT Cages resignation would be voluntarily offered. It is believed that the Wakeman affair in New York and the objections to Assistant Secfe- taries Spaulding and Allies have pre- cipitated MT Cages resignation.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
NORWEGIAN FIRE-EsCApEs.
Ase Installed in Most Hotels of Nor- way with Instructions as
 to Their Use.


 European travellers having whole some desire to sleep at night would do we'll to give the hotels of Norway a wide berth. As described by the London Daily Mail they are not places for rest or recuperation.
 They are built of wood. In the chief room on every landing there is a fre-escape, but even the occupant of this room is not insured q happy night, for from hour to hour timid travellers knock him up to see if the fre-escape is working properly. Look ing over one another's shoulders, they ask:
 ''Is there any danger?'
 Do you really think the rope would work?''
 Have you tried it yourself?'
 Angry assurances that it is all right are often powerless to convince, par ticularly when ancient ladies prepon- derate among the questioners. As q last resort the occupant of the chief room may turn the minds of his yls- itors into another channel by permit ting them to read the printed notice winch g1yeS complete lHsliuctioh, iA Norwegian English, to the traveller threatened by fire. It runs thus:
 ''Fire-escape to throw out the win dow"
 sThe plaited snotter shall be found in every room.''
 "To increase the hurry letdown the body one by one until all shall be left''
 IN. B. The cord shall put out the ground from the shoulders thereun- dars,
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23

The removal of Mir Wakeman and the probable appointment of George W. Whitehead to succeed him were announced some time ago. Mir Wake man, however, refused to surrender his position as appraiser of the port of New York and lodged complaints against the secretary of the treasury and some of his subordinates. The president has disapproved of the lan- guage in which MT Wakeman couched his complaint and has summarily .re- moved him, ordering Alfred ". Brown, appraiser at Boston, to take his place until Mir Whitehead, whose name will
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.

THE STAR CONFECTIONERY co.
 Buy you Xmas candies in early time. Fancy chocolates and bon-bons, 60c lb; Lowney's and Bakers choco- lates, 60c per box; our own make choc- plates, more delicious for the price, 2bc per lb box; Xmas candies, 1Oc ID; 3 lbs for 25c; French mixture, 15c ID; 2 for 25c; American mixture, 15c lb, ? lbs for 25c; New York mixture, 10c ID, lbs for 25c. Please come early to avoid the rush at ' Exchange place. I. c. Anderson, Prop.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
MONDAY, DECEMBER g. 1901.

AIaclay, laborer, would-be historian, disturber of the peace of the navy de partment, must go. He was ordered out of the service of the government Saturday. His going was deferred too long. The blunders made by Ma clay only goes to show that $2 day man cannot do the work of s day man.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
HAVE YOU sKzTES2

we have a most complete line of skates of every description, the Wins low and Union Hardware goods q sre- eialty, and car loads of sleds. Wealth CT strips that will keep you warm. sporting goods. Courteous treatment ana low prices. F. J. Bo1an, 90 to 94 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
AT J. ]. SHEEHAN,S.

Finch's Sherwood and Old Crow whisky, $ years old, $3.UU per gallon, Toe per quart; pure Rye and Bourbon whiskies, S2.OO per gallon, 5Uc per quart; Rum, Gin and Cider Brandy, 200 per gallon, 50c per quart; import ed Wines, $2.75 per gallon, roc per quart; California Wines, 75c and $l.OU per gallon, 25c per quart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
WE ALWAYS HAVE THEM.

beautiful. freshly cut roses. carna- liohs and English violets, and choice cnrysanthemums. The quality of our cut noWers cannot be surpassed aly
 where. Floral decorations and .Ie- SIsns Sls and decorative palms and planGs. w., ". N. Cottie, phone 129-2, West Side HI greenhouse; 127 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
MERRY CHRISTMAS.

That all our customers will enjoy a merry Christmas is our heartfelt wish. To make sure that there will be noth- Ing to mar their enjoyment when the dinner is on the table. they should be sure 10 get one of our young native turkeys, or chickens, geese or ducks at sanderson's. North Main and Grove streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
A FINE INVESTMENT.

We have four new three-family houses, good location, on North Willow street; will sell at $1,000 less than can be built to-day. Will cost you more in the spring. A good investment. See ley-Upham Go, builders, 48 South Will low street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
A NEW AMUSEMENT.

That every home should have The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and teIpin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $l5 to $27, complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E.. Il. Towle, B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
ITS Nnr IHE COAT

That makes the man. It's style, material and general workmanship. l give you all the essentials to good dress Business suits made to order, SIP up; trousers, S4.50 up; overcoats, Sl6 up; fancy waistcoats, $4 np. Re pairing, cleaning, pressing. John Ec- cles, room If, Lewis block, 65 Bank St.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN.

You will find one of the best con- ducted Turkish and Russian baths ln the state, handsomely furnished and experienced attendance; one of the tux urles of life; for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' hours a. n. to , p. m., We'd nesdays: gentlemen all other hours. |. W. Hirschel, Franklin court, Center st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
BORROW OR LEND.

If you wish to borrow or lend money on Waterbury first mortgage security, or invest in carefully selected bonds and stocks paying q good rate of in- terest, call upon Abbott & Parker. 21 East Main. They have q wide ac- quaintance and valuable experience in those lines.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-23
OF EVERY DEsCRIpT1oN

We clean and dye in the most thor ough manner dresses. shawls, feath- CTS, gloves, ribbons, and wearing ap- parel of every description and at the most reasonable prices. Carpet clean ing a speciality. City Steam laundry. 43 Jefferson street, phone 1853