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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
BROWN AND RICHARDSON.
Fight in Lauderdale Being Waged
 Vigorously.

Florence Nov. 4-(SpeciaI )-Hon Charles G. Brown of Birmingham and William Richardson of Huntsville spoke at several appointments in the city and county Saturday and today for the rati- flcation of the new Constitution. Both report a decided change of public opin- ion in favor of ratification and the Cam paign Central Committee of the county feels confident that Lauderdale will go for the Constitution. A number of ap- pointments have been made in the county for this week. and the campaign will be closed with every indication of a good, safe majority for ratification.
 Samuel J Kirkland has made applica- ton for a rural delivery route connecting, Florence, St Florian and Bailey Springs. The route contains 104 heads of families, who have signed the application which has been forwarded to the department. The roads are good, mostly macadamized. which will help the applicant to secure the appointment. Other routes will be asked for radiating from the city in va rious directions as soon as the Bailey Springs route is d. monstrated to be success.
 A F. Walker. a prominent attorney, has announced himself a candidate for Mayor in the city election. December 3. The city campaign has opened in spir- fled manner and will be warmly contested by two tickets representing local issues. Mir. Walker is son of the late Gen. James A. Walker of Virginia. chief of staff of Stonewall Jackson's brigade.
 Rev. H. E. Kirk. pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city yester- day announced to his congregation that he had decided to accept the call of the Franklin Street Church of Baltimore, Md. one of the largest and most infiu- entiaI churcre" in the SouthHrn Presby- terv. The Franklin Street Church asked Rev. MT. Kirk six months ago to con- slider A call. but he 'cl'ned to do so. Rev, MT. Kirk acc pted the call to the church here over two years ago. coming here from Nashvll Though young in years he is one of the strong st mon in inc Southern church, and is brilliant pulpit orator and a deep and profound thinker.
 Dr las. K. Powers President of the As sociation of Preparatory Schools and Col Ieges of the Southern States, left today for sewane,. Tenn, to attend the sev- cntb annual meeting of the association. Dr Powers will deliver the annual ad- dress and many prominent educators in inc South will read papers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
BISHOP CHANDLER AT AUBURN.
Splendid New Methodist Church
 Ruildinp Dedicated Sunday.


 Auburn. Nov. 4-(Special.)-Yesterday Bishop Warren A. Candler preached twice in the Methodist Church here At the morning service the handsome new church was dedicated with the usual ceremony The text was taken from Ger. xii. and the latter clause of the third verse, And that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord. but by the Holy Ghost The immense congregation 1is- tened with rapt attention and impressions were made that must be lasting and that will bear fruit in eternity
 In the evening the Bishops text was Ps. xc, l. Lord, Thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations" This beautiful Psalm. so familiar to all as that used in the burial service of most churches, was written by Moses, the hcmeless wanderer, who from infancy had never known anything of the bless ings of a home. and wno in his home sickness and longing cried out in the words of the text. Lord. Thou hast been our home in all generations" The noble heart through the centuries has echoed this cry. for there is no true abiding place out of Christ. This Psalm, no doubt. was written in the closing days of the forty years of wandering, when Moses was taken on the mountain heights and shown all the beauties of Canaan, tue piolH4N'u u idiiu' "hhSh "oS i0S 'S DS his own home.
 The music, which was furnished by rep- resentatiyes from the choirs of all the churches. was unusually fine and equal to the best to be heard in the large city ch/ches. The splendid new pipe organ, under the skillful manipulation of Mrs. Spain, contributed largely to this im- rtant features of the service.
 The day will be remembered as one of the brlghest and best in the annals of Methodi m Tn Auburn.
 In August, 1898, the cornerstone of this church was laid by the side of the old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
NEWS IS ENCOURAGING
REPORTS INDICATE VICTORY
 FOR RATIFICATION.
The Antis Still Pretend to Be Con- fident of the Result-The Last Week Will Be a Live
 ly One.

Birmingham, Nov. 4.--(Special.)-The last week of the campaign for ratinca- tin of the new constitution began today under very flattcriug conditions. Letters are pouring into the headquarters siSnl1y- ing that the majority for ratification VIII be large next Monday. Morgan county appears to be safe. while letter from St Clair County announces that a speech made by Hon. J. B. Graham in favor of ratification has made many friends for the cause and that county Is swinging into line.
 Congressman oscar W. Underwood, chairman of the State Democratic Cam paign Committee today stated that the campaign was progressing nicely ana there was but little doubt as to the re- suit. The last week will see numbers of speakers on the stump in all parts Of the State and where there Is any doubt what soeyr, speakers will be found working. pr. R. M Cunningham made his twenty seventh speech of the campaign today at Clanton. He will speak at Mobile Thurs day evening and Saturday will be in Huntsville. This morning he stated briefly his opinion of the conditions Of the campaign: There isn't particle of doubt as to the new constitution being ratified. The white people of the State are rallying to the Constitution without regard to party organization. The people with whom ] am meeting are being con- vinced that the constitution is right and I firmly believe the instrument will be ratified by big majority"
 The anti-ratificationists are working had also during the last week of the campaign and all of their speakers are on the stump. Former Governor Joseph F. Johnston will speak every day during the week, while Messers Stallings Denson, Shelley. Scott Chestnut. Lee Cowart, w. T. l.. Cofer and others nave dates ahead during the entire week also. At the headquarters of the anti-raufica- tionists there Is a feeling of assurance and the leaders say they have the fight won, notwithstanding the letters and other communications being received at the headquarters of the leaders for ratifi- cation. General Shelley says that he is more encouraged this week than he was ten days ago and that ratification will be defeated by & surprising vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Football Next Monday.

Monday next the Selma Y. M. c. A. and the Marion Military Institute teams will play a game of football at River side Park in this city. The Y. M. c, A men have named their players and com menced practicing for the contest to- night The Selma team contains some fine material this year. and the team from Marion need not expect to waltz off with the honors without having every inch of the g ound stubbornly contested There will be a large crowd at the park next Monday to witness the game. and the lovers of the sport are looking for ward to the contest with the deepest in- terest. A good crowd is expected to come over from Marion to witness the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
A High-Priced Goose.

There is an old saying about "the goose hangs high" but the saying has been chsnsed a little in Selma. and they now say that 'the goose came high" Last Saturday a week ago MT. Watt Craig killed wild goose of the pelican variety and brought it to the city. It was the finest goose of that kind that had been killed in Selma in seventeen years and old weather prophets predicted at once that the South was on the eve of a cold snap, as that kind of goose never made it's appearance until about two days be- fore a tremendous frost or a freeze.
 This particular goose was discussed around cotton exchanges and a good many men worked themselves up into be- lieving the story. They argued to them- selves that if a cold spell should come in the next two or three days. the price of cotton would jump clear out of sight. and they would reap a rich harvest on the strength of that goose.
 Men who are disposed to speculate, do not want very much encoura cement to wade in, so they commenced to buy cot ton, and pretty soon the infection spread and others bought, all on account of this one wild goose. But the weather turned warmer instead of colder. the heat be- came oppressive, the dust got denser and cotton took tumble and kept going down. The men who had bought cotton on the wild goose theory kept getting bluer and bluer, and this morning a well-informed cotton man told your cor respondent that Watt Craig's wild goose cost Selma cotton specula tors not less than S, 900.
 One man remarked that the next man who came around telling a yarn about q wild goose making it turn cold was go- ing to get a first-class scrap on his hands, and that if such man should go around the Cotton Exchange this morning he would be liable to be tarred and feather ed, if he escaped with his life. The pre- dicted cold spell came. but 1t was one week behind time, and not until the mon- ey of the believers in the wild goose theory had taken wings and flown to narts unknown
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
DEATH OF MRS. M. GAFFoRD.
Expired at the Home in West Green
 vile Saturday Might.

Greenville. Nov. 4-(Special )-Mrs Jamie Bozeman Gafford. wife of Monroe Gafford, died Saturday night in West Greenville, and was buried at Magnolia Cemetery yesterday afternoon. She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, and the funeral service was con ducted by her pastor. Rev. E. l.. Norris. She was a sweet-spiritcd good woman, loved wherever known.
 Rev. W. S. Wade. Presiding Elder of the Union Springs district held his fourth and last quarterly conference at the Methodist Church yesterday. His sermon at the morning service was pronounced a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
The Selma Guards.

Since Captain Carter has been elevated to the majority there is a vacancy in the position of captain of the Selma Guards. First Lieutenant w. L. Quinn will have a walkover for captain, as there is no opposition to him. w. L. Lardent. who is now second lieutenant, has opposition for first lieutenant in the person of John B. Starr. Both are fine soldiers and popular men and the contest between them for the second place in the company. is being watched with great deal of in- terest There are four men after the place of second lieutenant, John Jones, Kent West Gus Wauchope and R. A.
 Bearden. It is going to be hot fight for the second lieutenancy, as all of the men have a good following among the members of the company. It is thought that Adjutant General Brandon will soon order an election to fill the vacancies
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
JOHNSTON AT wETUMPKA.
The Ex-Governor Fails to Arous
 Any Enthusiasm.

Wetumpka, Nov. 4.-(Special )-Ex-Gov ern0r Johnston spoke here today in oppo- sition to the ratification of the new Con- stitution. He made one of his character istic speeches. full of anecdotes and praise of himself. An intellectual and cul- tured gentleman who had never heard the Governor before today remarked that ''modesty was not one of his crowning virtues" A large crowd was present and listened attentiVely to what was said and laughed at and cheered his jokes, but every attempt at a demonstration for the man fell flat. When he closed, a demon- stration was attempted and two ardent admirers stamped vigorously, but the crowd quietly dispersed.
 The second week of Circuit Court, which convened today. brought large number of people to town. There are in the neigh borhood of one hundred regular and spe- cial jurors in attendance.
 The "city fathers made contract to- day with the Wetumpka Electric Lighk Power and Water Company for the light ing of the streets
 An Gee Whizz. of Race Street. says a great
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
New Furnace Under Construction.

The Moans-Fulton Iron Works have under way their s6o O00 contract for the erection of a new stock house at the Thomas furnace plant of the Republic Iron and Steel Company. The work will he completed within three months, before which time it is expected the new furnace being constructed at that place will be finished and in operation. The new stoves to the big furnace have been completed and the finishing touches to the modern iron maker are being put. This furnace will be the largest in the district and will have capacity of nearly three hundred tons a day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Ten-story Office Building.

Bids were received today for the ten- story office building which will be erect ed on the corner of First Avenue and Twentieth Stret by R. Woodward. The building will have a steel frame and will be one of the most substantial build nigs in the city. Already more than half of the room In the building has been leased.
 Bids for the erection of the Hillman Hospital on South Twentieth Street will be opened Wedncsray. This building will be four stories.
 Plans and specifications are now being made for a six-story office building on the corner of Third Avenue and Twenty first Street opposite the Court House and 1t Is announced that c. P. Beddow has purchased piece of property next to this site and he. too. will put up an office building on Twenty-first Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

CAUTION-Our patrons are cautioned against so-called Duffy's Malt Whiskey offered for sale in bulk or in fiasks and packages other than our patent bottle, puffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is sold in sealed bottles only. Offered in any other farm it is not the genuine.
 There Is none just as good as Duffy g. The dealer who says so is thinking of his profits only. Ask for Duffy's: insist on getting it. Look for the trademark on the bottle.
 FREE ADvICE-If you sick and run down write doctor for free advice. It will cost you nothing to learn how to regnlr healths strength and vitality. Medical booklet con- taining symptoms. treatment and testimniais sent free. All correspondence with our doc tor is strictly confidential. and no testimonials are used without permission. All druggist and grocers, or direct. Sl.oo a bottle.
 DUFFY MALT wHISKEY CO,
 Rochester, N. Y. ESAT.E DISTRIBUTOR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Death of John B. Roden.

John B. Roden, aged 5, formerly presi- dent of the Birmingham Book Company brother of B F. Roden, one of the prominent men of Birmingham, died last night at his residcnc in Avondale. a suburb, after lingering illness with bright's disease. He was stricken with the disease fourteen months ago and several times 1t was thought that he could not last many hours. His funeral oc cured this afternoon. services being held at the Central Presbyterian Church, of which he was an elder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Thomaston Wants A Paper.

Thomaston the new town in Marengo County on the line of the Birmingnam' Selma and New Orleans Railroad, IS coming to the front with a rush. Dr.
 Brooks Thomas. from whom the town takes it's name. was here yesterday and he talks very enthusiastically or the future of the place. Residence and busi- ness lots are selling right along and it will not be long before Thomaston will lay claim to being the metropolis Of teh part of Marengo. and will be to the east side of the county what Demopo- lis is to the west. A large bored well is being sunk, and it is thought that 1t will materially benefit the health of the town. The railroad trains now stop in sight of the town and will be running up to the depot in few days. as soon as the balance of the track is completed.
 pr. Thomas says that a newspaper is wanted to boom the place. it matters not how small it is, and that liberal conces- sions will be made to the right person who will go there and start paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Lewis-Smith.

Notasulga. Nov. 4.C(Special.) )-Wed- nesday night at the Methodist Church, J. c. Lewis of Elmore County was united in marriage to Miss Maggie M. Smith of this place. The attendants, Mir. S. A. Wood and Miss Cora Crawly of Dexter Mir. Walter Chester and Miss Ruby Rouse of Wetumpka, MT. Hunter Stanly with Miss Flora Daniel of Wetumpka, MT. P. P. Lewis of Buyck and Miss Car rie Smith. MT. B. Holly with Miss Pearl Rouse of Wetumpka, and MT. Earnest Parker of Gid Dust with Miss Mary Edna Smith. entered to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. The mu- sic was furnished by Miss Eolan Fran cis. The ceremony was performed by Rev. I. w. Chalker.
 The straw hat has seen better days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

whiskey Is the only absolutely pure. in- vigorating stimulant and tonic to be used exclusively in all cases where the system needs to be sustained.
 The doctors as well as the people have learned that it does not pay to fill the system full of drugs. They realize what the system wants is a tonic and stimu- lant to aid the circulation and lend arti- ficial force to throw off the disease's germs.
 OUTFITS PURE MALT WEISsEy CURES Consumption, General Debil- ity, La Grippe, Colds, Bronchitis, Malaria, Low Fever, Dyspepsia, De- pression and weakness from what ever causes. a It builds up and nourishes the body, it invigorates the brain, tones up the heart and prolongs life.
 A leading New York doctor said, "Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey is .. form of food already digested:" "'.-'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Internal Revenue Receipts.

There was another big falling off in the internal revenue receipts for Alabama during October the total receipts being but $3l, ,S39. .13 for the month. The re- ceipts for October. 1900 were $i9,31S.3 37 The greatest decrease was in the sale of revenue stamps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Death of Mrs. Allen.

Last night at Il o'clock Mrs. James Allen passed away. Her husband died about three months ago and she has been in declining health since then. Her re- mains were laid to rest at 4 o'clock this afternoon Mrs. Allen was a woman who was loved by all who knew her. She had a kind heart and a charitable disposition
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Married in Talladega.

telegram was received in Selma late last night conveying the news that MT. J. B. Evans and Miss Grace Baker had been married in Talladega at b:So o'clock last evening. Miss Grace was in Tal- ladega on a visit and yesterday MT. Evans went up to visit her. They have been in love for a long time and they concluded to wind the affair up by get ting married at once. They were married in St. Peters Episcopal Church. Rev. Erwin G. Hunter officiating.
 Mir. Evans is the very popular and ef- ficient clerk of the City Court of Selma and is one of the finest chancery lawyers at this bar. He is genial, warm hearted and generous and has as his friend all the residents of Dallas. who will be glad to hear that he has won the heart and hand of so lovable young lady as Miss Grace Baker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
nock Nearing New Orleans.

New Orleans. Nov. 4.-The New Orleans dock is on her va up the rlVer' having Tha docl u.iu ir in front of the city Iy-ad,,asdsv morning and the reception viii tata nIace that day. The only bit of had weather during the voyage was s+ tbo ri,,er . c7o..th. but the dock came through withOdt m'-H6P'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
TEN LITTLE ORPHANS
WILL BE ADMITTED TO HOME
 AT SUMMERFIELD
J. B. Evans and Miss Grace Baker Married at Talladega-A Wild Goose Story Starts Cot
 ton Speculation.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Buredu,
 Selma, Nov. 1, 1901. Rev MT. DanIey. the Methodist minis ter at Pensacola, came from that city and brought ten little orphans with him, to be put in the Summerfield Orphans Home. This is the largest of children that has ever been entered in the Home at one time. Ihis number being brought here at one time goes to emphasize the great work that the Home is doing for the little ones, those bereft by God of their earthly pro lection. It is also note of warning to the contributors to the support or tne Home, that they will have to go down into their pockets deeper in the future than they have in the past, for there are more little mouths to feed. more little bodies to be kept warm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

following prominent physicians taken doctors, great with DUFFYs PURE MALT WHsKEY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
OUR GATHERINGS

Of Ready-to-wear Dresses, Skirts, Jackets, Long Coats and Misses Coats is now at the zenith of completeness.
 And now, with November chilly entrance, delayed purchases of out door garments become ir1sistent and imperative.
 Of, Furs also, we have the broadest possi- be range of styles and sorts.
 Word today of just few items:
 Nezu Tailored Suits Of smooth and rough efects plain and graduated ounce trimmed Skirts and Coats in Blouse Eton and Norfolk stvles silk ned $2250 values $500 suit > : various wool materials and Black aea $85O $75OO each
 Dress Sks; Of finest Cloth, Venetian Serge and Chevo with the graduated founce, handsomely trinmed are plain with many rows of stichgs all perfectly and fault instead $12.50 at $9.47 each
 Walking Skfrs; Of heavy wool Kersey; unined; flare SHy T ws ao 9's s1D black
 Chtldren's Goats; Children's Automobile Coats-ful length; of all wool Kersey perfectly taored castor, royal da bacl sizes to 4year special tomorrow $625 each
 Infants CzoakS: You an'timagine complete show ing short and long oaks for your baby than have here Tomorrovs special 200 Short Coaks of coloed Cashmere Bedford Cord and Maassee; beautifully trimmed in braid and silk embroidered; sizes to year worth up to $500 at $2.47.
 SIX Pstfcoats; The greatest gathering of Tafeta and Pau Soe Skirts have ever seen in any Southern store All of them beautiful effects in every good shade including white and back 100 heavy Taea Silk Skirts, with double rfe umbrella shaped in plain and the gace coornes and black though worth $650 at $4 79 each.
 Fur Neck Pieces; You'll want them bye and bye-theyre especially stylish and have real novelties than be- fore; of Black Maen Isabella Fox Baum Marten. Sable Fox Mink Beaver Oer Black Bear Stone Marten, Lynx, Japa nese Blue Fox and Persian Lamb one and three yards long Boas Aglon shapes; 100 real Mink Cluster ScartS with six long tas though worth $780, as an introductory at $4.47 each.
 NACHMAN &, MEERTIEF.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05
Strong Testimony from
 Prominent Doctors
After Years of Scientific Research and Thorough Tests Prom inent Practitioners Prescribe and Indorse Dtfy's MALT WFiISKEY for All Diseases
 of the Throat and Lungs.

They Prescribe Exclusively Tonic and Suan When the Sy
 tenn Is Weak and Ron Down from Disease or Overwork.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

An Gee Whizz. of Race Street. says a great many people are attracted to the joss house out of idol curiosity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

E. G. FOWLER, wHoL ESALE DISTRIBUTOR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-05

The straw hat has seen better days.