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Evening journal., 1901-03-04
Nrnristrntns Arc Rnsr

Local magistrates are busy to-day
preparing the pension papers of vet
Grams of the civil war, this being the
beginning of the quarterly pension.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
PrIsoners wm Read Goaners stor,

Testaments and religious tracts were
received by Sheriff Mcdaniel this
morning from the Gospel Trumpet
Publishing Company, of Chicago, for
distribution among the prisoners in
New Castle jail.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04
nIEn

DAG GRON.-Qn March !, 1901, at Balt-
ore Md, Harriet NJ, widow of James
&C. Dagron
LoWDLN I'm this city. ON March 2. 1901.
Mary. wife OF William III. Lowden,
aged o. years
Evening journal., 1901-03-04

For a Cold in the Head take Laxa-
dive Bromo Quinine.
Evening journal., 1901-03-04

For a cold in the head take Laxa-
tive Bromo Quinine
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

air and emitting showers of golden spray terminating in crown of stars of many colors. It was one Of four prismatic whirlwinds. Following this came groups of exhibition candles and rockets and gysers and rosettes Gnd fourteen-inch wheels and saucissions and tourbillions and floral fountains and floral bomb shells and aerial bouquets and chromatic fountains, in the single pieces of strong Individuality the big rockets were greatly admired Some of these shot 1.2OO feet in the air and exploded making beautiful pictures In the sky. The willow tree rocket was perhaps most generally ad mired. while the larger balloons and the elephant balloon were close seconds in popular appreciation. The parachute rocket exploded at great height releas- ing bright star which floated under an uInbrella-like contrivanco. rhen there were many extra large rockets, no two alike, among which were the bombshell rocket. the coIrucopia, the jeweIel streamer, the diamond chain the shoot ing star, the willow tree, the electric shower. the prize cometic, the aeartn- light, and others. Other pieces, not fired from the rocket trough, but from the level platform, were several devil amona tailors. colOred mines, saucissions, ben. golas batteries, triangles, fire king, Hin. doc jugglers, Niagara waterfall wizarG candles.
 It took nearly two hours from starr to finish and the elephant balloon Wa. sent up last of all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Preparation Making for Its Early
 Construction.

Tuscaloosa, Sept 26-(Special )-The men at the head of the Central Iron and Coal Company are busily engaged at pre- sent in trying to secure brick for the erection of the furnace which will be built a little byond the asylum farm, which Is only few miles out from Tus- caloosa. W. C. Holt, the furnace builder who came here from Ensey for the pur- pose of taking charge of the building of the company's furnace is making ar rangements for beginning work on the furnace at a very early date. The erec- tion of this furnace Is now beyond con- than anything that has happened in in- dustrial lines since the famous boom which struck this place a dozen years ago.
 During the boom arrangements were made to erect a furnace a mile from town and the site was selected, but the boom subsided before the work on 1t be- gan. However. the present company Is composed of men amply able to build the furnace and develop the large amount of r~"no-ty which they have already pur- chased.
 L.ls...uellor R. B. Kelly of Anniston. was In the city yesterday en route to Carroll ton to preside over the Pickens Chancery was member of the University law class of 1879 and has friends here who were glad to see him. In his class were Chan cellors Simpson of New Decatur and Smith of CarrolltOn, as well as such men as Weatherly, Speake, Cory and others who have become prominent in Alabama public life. Chancellor Kelly was the guest of Captain A. B. McEachin while here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
WILL ENLARGE PLANT.
Carpet Company in Anniston Max.
 ing Improvements


 Anniston. Sept. 26.-(Special.l-The An enlarge Its plant and will make additions that will increase Its capacity about nfty per cent. Another building Is to be erected at once. The new building will be B feet wide by l50 feet long, The success of this industry has been phe- nomenal since It's establishment three years ago. The first building was only the. beginning 1t was only half filled with machinery. Very soon the capacity of the mill was doubled by the addition of more machinery. A few months later another building 100 feet long was erected and the capacity again doubled. This en- largement will give the Anniston Carpet Mills a capacity of 2.5O0 yards per day and will make it the largest in the country. The Woodstock Iron Company has in contemplation the building of a trolley line from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad tracks to its ore mines at Rocky Hollow. The prcPC sed new electric line will traverse Seventeenth Street and the residents on that street are opposing the movement. However 1t Is highly proba- ble that a fre nchlse will be granted
 Mir. Lawrence Mable and Miss Bertie Duke were married at the home of the bFldes father, Mir. A. q. Duke, Wednea- day morning at l1:30 o'clock. Mir. Mable Is a popular engineer on Shc Louisville and Nashville Railroad. and the bride Is a charming and popular young woman Buffalo Exposition.
 The Teachers Institute which has been in session at Piedmont the past few days Is Leing largely attended by the teachers of the county and a very interesting session Is being held.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Who Entertains His Friends With a
 Great Display of Fireworks.

GTSdC O1SP1ay OA CAAOWOAA AO'
 The most unique entertainment of the year in Alabama was that given by MT. E. O. Neely editor and proprietor of The Guntersville Democrat. to his coun- try correspondents, on the 20th and Fist of September lie gives them some sort of an outing every year and by this means brings them together In broth erly and sisterly way. This year 1t was arranged for the correspondents and the teachers of the county CMarshalD to meet the same day. The teachers en- joyed the entertainment provided for the correspondents and the latter enjoyed the exercises of the County Institute. The ment was 6 magnificent display of fire works and that our readers may see on what an extensive scale he planned to please the following extract from The Democrat is published:
 First was unfolded paper balloon f1f- teen feet high and graceful in propor- tions. Two of the operators stood on the fve-foot platform and held it's tor while one opened the paper folds and another applied a match to the wax burner. Soon the flame swelled the bal loon into proper shape and the heated air caused it to shoot skyward amid the applause of the spectators Away it l scared. up up. up. until at a great height l the balloon struck an air current flying 1 southward. Then 1t took a forty mile rate of speed andr soon was lost to view l a mere speck in the sky, heading toward the Gulf of Mexico.
 Scarcely had the applause ceased before . circular revolving column of fire arose from the platform. ascending high in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
WEDDINGS IN BLocToN.
The High School Opens With Goo
 Attendance.


 Blocton. Sept 2s.--(spaelaI)--Mr. T. c TuSgie arrived from Chattanooga on this mornings train with his bride. He was married to Miss Bessie O'Rcar or that efty Tnhsday evening The groom IS an excellent young business man He has made his home at Blocton for the past two years. during which time he has made hosts of friends.
 fhe bride is a daughter Of MT and Mrs. E. NJ. O'Rear she Is an accom- plished young woman and she is certain 10 receive hearty welcome into Bloc ton society.
 MT. Fred Lawley and Miss May Brown ing were married at the home or the brides mother last night at S:S0 o'clock n the little city of Piper. pr W. C Head and Miss Mamie Bryson. MT: Leon- ard Dill and Miss Lummie White, and Mr. and Mrs. T. c. Tuggle were the at tendants. The ceremony was perIormeu by Rev. D. G. Orman of this place
 MT. Lawley is a young man oI ereal promise. Until recently he was conhScteo with pr. W. A, Harvey in the arug tHs PGsi- piSi ness, but he Is now In business TOT nm self The bride is we'll known m bIoc- ton. Until three months ago ner nome was here. She has been prominent as an educator In this section. ,,,....,, ooar.a Monday morning with 22O pupils; Frot' J. J. Cahoon is principal. He IS sup ported by a competent force ol iaoles' viz Miss Nunnie Yearwood. a~sslstant ~ iiiSipdl, MISS l1lInle ~ diate. Miss Nellie WallworK; primary; and Miss Stella Davie, music. The school building was enlarged during o3.,nI the sum Mir Jsmes Yo,,rg and Miss Gertrude Smith were married this afternoon. at 4:SO o'clock at the Methodist Church. Rev. ". W. Dorman performed the ceremony S The groom is young man ana a IS gIl- y. provement Company Con at Belle Ellen. The bride is one of Bjocton's most charming young women. MT. and Mrs young VIII make Belle Ellen their future holhs'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

' In dealing with man. remember that a spoonful of oil will go farthen than a gallon of vinegar" The same may be said of children; dr There is nothing th H sH castor oil. However much they may ab- hor it. it is their best medicine for dis orders of the bowels. In the more se- were cases of diarrhoea and dysentery. however. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera nd Diat rhoe.L Remedy should he given after the oil operates, and a. quick cure Is sure to follow. For sale by F. C.. Fowler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
FREE FALL FESTIVAL
WORK IS PROGRESSING NICELY
 ALONG ALL LINES.
The Confetti Privilege to Be Con- trolled by the Board of Directors. Much Advertising is
 Being Done.

Things are gradually crystahzing in | the affairs of the Free Fall Festlvai'
 which takes place here. here ao OctoOeri i, Iines ISsn and the details are beginning to take definite shape.
 The Board of Directors had an enthu-
 SaS sSstte time ths %e2e in detail and each committe allotted certain amount to carry out It's plans. President Alex Rice is absent in New dent Nathan Lobman, General Manager l.. l.. Gilbert, Directors, John Tullis, Jr., E. Meertief, o. A. Clapp, C. F. Moritz, F. P. Chaffee. A. J. Miller, Phares Coleman The Advertising Committee through Chairman Moritz reported the purchase of electros for all the printers in town and asked that every merchant and business or professional man have from one to five thousand envelopes printed at once
 with the Fall Festival seal thereon. The
 expense is small and the adyertisins
 envelope slips and one hundred thousand
 stickers will be distributed among the business men also to be sent out Tn all
 have also been supplied to every business
 house advertising the date of the festival.
 Billboard work will commence within few days.
 confetti privilege this year. It Will res, trict the privilege of selling con1etti to the merchants of this clty alone, allowing no pedlars or fakers rom outside to sell it. In return for this, the
 board will stipulate that the merchantS in laying in their stock of confetti snail purchase only the coarse confetti. me inc confetti is very dangerous ana
 constant menace to the eyes and throat. It is believed that every business house
 will readily agree to aid the board in this respect. The committee that visited Nashville made its report through Chairman Mer- tief, who spoke in glowing terms of the
 shows of the Bostock-Ferari Company, particularly the animal show, exhibiting
 in an iron cage seven magnificent lions
 besides every other kind of wild beast
 TEere are some twenty-seven lions in the
 show altogether. includes two young
 cubs. Two of the Nashville shows will
 be cut out as the board is determined
 to have no objectionable shows of any
 character upon the streets of Montgom-
 cry this fall.
 There were reports later from the
 Vaudeville, Music. Illuminating. Military
 Flag and Decorating Committees All
 were indicative of care and forethought
 Each committee is determined that noth-
 ing shall be lacking in its department
 and that each shall reflect credit upon the whole
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Funeral of MT. Marshall Jones.
Miss Martha L. Graves.

At the home of her sister, Mrs. J. C. Lee. on Church Street. Miss Martha L. Graves died yesterday morning at 3;3) clock. She was 5S years OI age and had resided in Montgomery many years. Her health gave way about fifteen years ago and since then she had been an invalid ordinarily cheerful and always exhibited true Christian character. Her death was unexpected for on Wednesday she was walking about the house. Yesterday orrhage which was followed by her death a few hours later. She is survived by two sisters. Mrs. J. C. Lee and Mrs. w. Dr. William L. Graves of Los Angeles, Cal. and MT. Thomas P. Graves of Eu- faula.
 The funeral will take place at the res- idence of Mrs. J. c. Lee at Il clock this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
NOTICE
MAYORS OFFICE.

September I7th, 1901. Notice is hereby given that tho assessments for taxes for the year sol have been made and are now open and ready for inspection of all persons interested at the office of the City Clerk.
 tember, l90I. at l2 o'clock m. for hearing objections to said assessments, correcting er- TOTS and, supplying omissions All objections must bA in writing and filed with the City Clerk on or before the date hxed by the Coun- ell for hearing the same. . lot E. B. JOSEPH, Mayor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Shot by @ Burglar.

Burglars are becoming more desperate nowadays. Cases are often reported of where residents are shot trying to effect The Advertiser that costs practically nothing, is what every citizen should have. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
BANQUET AND BARBECUE. The Visiting Veterans at State Con vantion to Re Entertained.

The Committee from Camp Lomax United Confederate Veterans and com mittees from the Ladies Memorial As sociation and from the local chapters Daughters of the Confederacy, met in the City Council Chamber at o'clock yesterday afternoon to perfect arrange. inefts for entertaining delegates to the State Convention of Confederate Vete- rans, which convenes in this city Novem. Der IS and IA. It was decided to give the visitors a banquet on the night of the 18th, and a big barbecue the next day Just where these affairs will be given and other minor details have not beer decided on yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Crews to Enter Prize Drill,

The Montgomery Greys have decided to enter the prize drill contest du.ing the fall festival In this city. The Grs ys last year and also won first prize at the State Fair in Birmingham last Novem-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

Josh Westhafer, of Loogootee. Ind, Is a poor man, but he says he would not be without Chamberlain's Pain Balm If it cost five dollars a bottle. for 1t saved application is equal to this iiniment for stiff and swoll sn joints. contracted mus cles. stiff neck, spralns and rheumatic and muscular pains. It has also cured numerous cases of partial paralysis. It is for sale by E. G. Fowler.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
A FALSE ALARM.
Light in a Church Caused Much Ex-
 citement Yesterday.

An alarm of fire was sent in from Box I, corner of Dexter Avenue and Me Donough Street, at 6 o'clock yesterday afternoon.
 The streets were crowded about that hour, and the alarm caused much ex- citcment. A light had been left burning In the tower of the Dexter Avenue Meth served through the colortd d glass win dows. Some one thinking that the church was on fire. sent in the alarm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth

IT the Baby Is Cutting Teeth Be sure and use that old and well-tried
 remedy Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup,
 child. softens the gums. allays all pain cures wind collie and is the best remedy for dlarrhoea. Twenty-five cents bottle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Pitts Carnn,

Pitts Carmenarive Cures Teething Children. It cures all Stomach and Bowel Troubles It will cure your baby. Try 1t. Price zc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

The Committee on Illuminations is called to meet this evening at a quarter of o'clock. The members are Phares Raglan. R. F. Scott and B. A. BlakeY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

Our restaurant department will be open Monday, Sept. 3oth. Bastiani G Cassimus,
 -3t. 10 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Cascade Restaurant.
THE TUSCALOOSA FURNACE.

The best the market affords served in flrst-class style. Al Galatas, Prop, op- posite The Advertiser office. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
Buy and Try a Box Tonight.

While you think of it, go buy ana try a box of Cascarets Candy Ca thartic, ideal laxative, tonight. You'll never regret 1t. Genuine tablet stamped C. C. C. Never sold iI bulk. All druggists, Ioc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
WALL PAPER,

our papers are selected and bought by an ex- fail to appreciate when you look over our stock. Some specials. loc, l2hc Sc to 25c per roil. We guarantee work A U KENYON & CO. The Wall Paper Men. 2l3 Dexter Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27

Poetry Is merely a trick & ot "3rSJ-Ahu 9ItnI- th' waste basket often takes cthe u'oA'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
DEATH OF A SOLDIER
MR. LARY J. HALL OF MONT
 GOME--Y IS DEAD.
Breathed His Last in e Hospital in Manila on September 3rd-Was c Member of the Third
 Cavalry.

A telegram was received in this city yesterday which announced the death of Mir. l.ary J. Hall of Montgomery. who died in hospital In Manila, September
 MT. Hall is well known in this city where he had resided most of his life. He was a bright young man. just bud ding into his twenty-tirst year. He Is survived by his mother. Mrs. B. F. Burch of this city, and a large number of rela- uves. The deceased was grandson of the late Col. W. T. Lary of Coosada, and a nephew of Mrs. E. D. Terrell of this
 Mir. Hall enlisted in Troop E of. the ard United States cavalry. which was as- signed to service in the Philippines. He at once to California. where he em- parked with his regiment. Mr. Hall was quite a youth, and 1t Is said he was the smallest man in his regime mt. He had been doing service in one of the Southern islands when he was taken i'll. He was sent to Manila, where he was unconscious for several weeks before he died.
 he is we'll remembered here, and the news of his death will eau much sor- row among a large number Of friends MT. Hall fas formerly employed by the late Alabama Mercantile Company as stenogr aPher, and later he was in busi- ness in Bainbridge, Ga.
 The remains of this young soldier will be brought to Montgomery for final in- terment.
 Funeral of MT. Marshall Jones.
 The funeral of the late Mir Marshall Jones took place from St. Johns Episco- pal Church at 3:30 o'clock yesterday af- ternoon. Rev. E. F.. Cobbs offlciated. There was large number Of friends to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of departed friend. The floral offer ings were exquisite and numerous. The following gentlemen acted as pall-bearers: w T. Seibels, Ed Burton. Alex Birch. Thos. Farris, J. H. McTyiere, c. A. La nier. Jr., Terry Richardson, John A. El- more.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
AN ALABAMA EDITOR

'aturday's story THE STAIRWAY" by Leigh North
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-09-27
A MOVING APPEAL

Into the New House.
 Moving day is at hand, and Holt's Dye Works respectfully suggest to the moving public that all the soiled suits be sent u them to steam-clean, press and repair. phone 432. adv.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-07
LOCAL PERSONAL.

Mrs. L. R. White went North yesterday
by way of the s. A. l..
Mr.. S. w. White went to Pinehurst via
the S. A. l. yesterday.
Mr.. p. A. Stone left for Columbia yes
terday via the S. A i.
Mr.. Jack Culver left for Baltimore yes
terday over the Southern.
Mr. James H. Rice went to columbia
via the s. A. L. yesterday
Mr.. J. R. Saussy left for Washington
via the Southern yesterday.
Hon. Pope Barrow left yesterday by way
of the Southern for Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. P. C. Turner left over the
S. A. L yesterday for New York
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Rogers went to Pine
hurst yesterday over the S. A. l.
Mr.. R. G. Mcdowell left for Greenville
yesterday by way of the Southern.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. c. Garrett Seft over the
S. A. L. yesterday for Washington.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Lang went tc
Charlotte over the Southern yesterday.
Mrs. L. B. Joel of Atlanta, accompanied
by her two children. are spending the
Easter holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. H. Samuels. No. Ill Gordon street
west.
Cards are out announcing the wedding
OF Miss Augusta Margaret Klug and Mr.
Henry Behr, Wednesday, April 18th, al
$50 O'Clock at the Lutheran Church Of
the Ascension.
Mr.. D. c. Allen, formerly city ticket
agent of the F. c. g. p Ry., in this city
but who has been for the last few months
ticket agent of the Florida East Coast
Railway at Miami, has returned to Savan-
nah
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1901-04-07
CITY BREvITIES.

The Emmett Rifles will give their first
annual ball at Catholic Library Hall We'd
nesday night.
Mounted Patrolman Cronin arrested
William Green, colored, yesterday for the
larceny of S10S5 and some clothing.
The Tenth Circle of Kings Daughters
will give a tea next Thursday afternoon
and evening, from to 8 o clock, at NO.
S0 Montgomery street
Herbert Martin, white, was arrested
last night for the larceny of horse and
cab from J. W. Griffith. The theft is
alleged to have been committed on Feb. s.
Sam Howard colored, was sent to the
police station house last night, on a
charge of stealing a quantity of clothing,
He will be given a preliminary examina-
ton by Recorder Myrick in Police Court
tomorrow morning.
Joseph Sandy colored, was arrested yes
terday by Patrolman Eagleson on a charge
of the larceny of pair of rubber boots.
The negro will be given preliminary ex-
animation by Recorder Myrick at to-
morrow mornings session of Police Court.
The Union Of the Kings Daughters will
meet tomorrow afternoon at O'Clock at
the Sunday-school building of Independ-
ent Presbyterian Church. The conven-
ton at Atlanta April 1924 and 25, and
the proposed new nursery, will be dis
cussed.
NJ. Morris, colored, will face Recorder
Myrick tomorrow morning, on a charge
of concealing case of contagious disease
from the health authorities. The negro
was arrested by Sanitary Inspector W. Fl
Wall, and that officer will appear in Po-
lice Court as prosecutor.
Members Of the Hussars' Club celebrat-
ed last night the opening of two rem
ovated rooms of the cafe. The taste Of
those responsible for the selection of the
decorations was commended, as was also
the work of those who managed the de-
tails for the excellent supper that was
served.
Sergt. George A. Nell of the Oglethorpe
Light Infantry has been appointed first
sergeant of the company. The vacancy
occurred through the promotion of First
Sergeant S. ID. LaFar, to be second lieu.
tenant of the company. Sergt. Nell has
made an excellent non-commissioned off,
GER and his friends are confident that
he VIII show marked ability in the respon-
sible position of first sergeant.