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The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21

fRMr. Staples then went on to explain
bis position on the building committee.
He thought that the building ought to be
erected so that part Of 1t could be utii-
lied for school purposes so that some OF
the young boys he SAW around the town
might have a chance to get some sort OF
an education. With view OF erecting
such a building his had prepared plans
which the committee had seen ht to dis
regard. The committee has now spent all
the money voted by the town and have
no school. What have they builtf A
building which looks well on the outside
with big hall too large for any purpose
the town will have for 1t and down stairs
an Office much larger than Will ever be
needed. There is stairway in the south
east corner running up to this hall and 1t
IL in the wrong place. The building COM
mittee has boarded mp one OF the front
windows of the building so that the citi-
zens cannot sec the Ill advised arrange
m ents inside. (Laughter.) In his judg-
ment the city authorities, were the hall
located in the city, would never allow It to
be- used as 1t Is dangerous to put a crowd
In IL. daughter lie was satisfied that
there were not men, women and children
enough in Cape Elizabeth to NIL such q
hall. more laughter.) "If the hall were
once filled and anything should arise TO
cause us to get excited" daughter,
there would be no place to get out"
(Laughter.) These are facts as sure as
you live. (Laughter.) We had better 20
slow and be careful. should advise call
ing another meeting and there having a
full report OF the building committee and
proceed in a regular manner. would
like to ask. MIR. HAnnaford If there is any
reason why suoh plan should not be
adopted.
MIR. Albert II. Hannaford then took
the floor and said that the COMMITTEES
didn't consider under the article voted by
the town meeting that they had any right
to build a school, and so they didn't do It..
Mr. Staples asked Mr.. Hannaford II
he had not told the building committee
this and urged calling q town meeting 20
givs them the proper authority.
Mr.. p. W. Jordan, one OF the commit
tee and q seleotman. said that he didn't
remember OF Mr.. Staples ever having said
anything OF the kind.
Mr.. Lewis Jordan said 1t seemed foolish
TO him to build town house and then
not occupy it after TWAS built. He called
for the question.
MIR. A. ". Hanna ford then spoke
at some length. He said that MIR.
Staples had bothered the CON-
mittee by presenting plans which
were crude and impossible. The commit
tee had done the best 1t could. mo can.
did man will get up hsre and say that
the committee hasn't put up a good
building and put it mp honestly and no
man can say that we have given you .
second class housa.
Mr.. Staples--''I haven't said anything
against , our plans"
MIR. Hannaford-''I am not talking
about the plans. / am talking about this
house. You oAn's get up and say any
thing against the honesty OF that oom-
mittss OF Of me. You can try ali you
please to ram things down my throat,
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
ONE PRICE.

reconsider ana resoind the vote, passed
Saturday the twentieth day of April, A.
d.. 1895, whereby the town voted that
further town meetings be held In Grange
hall.
Third-ro see II the town will vote to
hold further town meetings In the new
town hall,
Fourth-To see II the town will vote to
instruct the seleotmen to vaoate the
room now used as their office and move
into the room in the new town hall de-
signed for the use of the town officers.
The whole trouble is over the new town
hall which was voted by the annual town
meeting last March after very lively
time and which has sinos been con-
structed at Pond Cove. Yesterdays
meeting was lively gathering and COM
pared favorably with the meetings which
were once held In the old town house be-
fore the separation OF South Portland and
Cape Elizabeth, though it was conducted
in a more orderly fashion.
Edward r. Hill, the town clerk, calle d
the meeting to order about half past two
O'Clock ct which time there were about
one hundred men and the usual number
OF boys present. After reading the war
rant MIR. Hin said that the first business
was to choose moderator to preside over
the meeting. 1t was proposed to select
this moderator by Vove woes vote, but
required that the moderator should be
chosen by written ballot and that to
choose the presiding officer in any other
way would be Illegal. Mr.. Hill said that
the thing to do seemed to be to ohoose ths
moderator and then see II 1t was illegal
afterwards. His remarks RAISED a laugh
and come applause from the crowd.
MIR. Staples, who is man of short
stature with long iron grey hair and beard
and who is somewhat of an orator, then
took the floor and said that the whole
proceeding was irregular and Illegal In
his mind. Whatever action the special
meeting might take would be Illegal in
his opinion because IL was not called in a
legal manner.
Some one remarked that 1t seemed
pretty well attended for an illegal meet
ing, whereupon MIR. Staples replied that
doubtless there were more people present
than those who had called the nesting
had intended should be present.
Mr. A. e. Poland, one of the selsctmen
who signed the warrant for the meeting
then proceeded TO tell why Mr.. Staples
name did not appear on this warrant. He
said that Mr.. Staples had refused to sign
the warrant in accordance with the petit
ton first presented TO the selectmen and
when the second petition was presented
the other two selectmsn did not believe
1T worth while to try and get his sigma
ture as they knew he would refuse to sign
it. MIR. Staples said that the first petition
to him had called for a nesting
on the following Saturday afternoon and
he had not signed 1t because he did not
believe such meeting was necessary.
His advice had been disregaIded and his
Judgment overrnled and tbs meeting had
been called without reference TO him at
all lie regarded such call as Illegal.
Mr.. Poland said that the honorable
chairman Of the board OF seleotmen had
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
RACING AT CLAKk'S POND TO-
MORROW.

Tomorrow afternoon there will be more
racing ON the track at Clark's Ice pond
and some excellent contests have bean ar
ranged. There Will be a matched race
between David +. Murdock's horse, "Gil-
ly," ana William Deehan's black mare,
Lucy Wilkes" This will be for purse
of 500. Races In the 2.ss class and the
three-minute class have also been
planned. each being for 100 bushels of
oats. The track Is IN splendid condition.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
FUKNITUKE BUYING.

Clearance sale prices az II. p. Ttbbatts
81 Co g this week, mean selling fine
quality goods at factory cost or less.
Shrswd buyers can see the difference be-
tween the carefully made furniture this
firm sells and much of the ordinary sort
that often brings as high prices. Bar
eainsssor theErarest' kind can be found this
week throughout the Tibbetts stores and
6 Free street.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
MUNICIPAL COURT.

Charles Saunders arraignsd on search
and seizure case, secured continuance un-
til Monday with bail fixed at 500. Sur
cites were rugnished.
These sentences were inposed for intox-
icAtion: George Blades 30 days; Herbert
GRAHAM, go days; Thomas Conley, Johu
Conley, John Pressby, S. and costs eaob.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
What Shall We Have for Dessert ?

This question arises in he family every
day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-o,
a delicious and healthful dessert. Pre-
pared in two minutes. No boilingl no
baking simply add boiling water and
set to cool. Flavors:-- Lemon, Orange,
Raspberry and Strawberry. Get pack.
age al your groeers today.l0 cts.
The Portland daily press., 1901-02-21
IMPROVEMENTS IN GOES HAT
STORE

It's In the basement where the work OF
repairing. rennishing ana newly paint
ing is going on. This room is always
thoroughly dry and well lighted. When
completed, the Coe hat store will have
model basement for trunk salesroom
and for storing surplus stock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
WISE HOTEL MAN. Wife Put Him Right.

All hotel men. as rule. are healthy. but once in while they are subject to stomach trouble lie kthe ordinary mortal, and 1t isinteresting to know what they do to provide themselves with proper food.
 In the case of Mir. Mckee of the Wheel CT House, Howard, 8. D., he finally got down to Grape Nuts Food alone and lived on It for little over six months. He speaks of some wheat foods and other cereals that he could not digest, but Grape-Nuts is pre-digested and easy for the weakest kind of a stomach, so that he got well on it.
 He writes at length, giving a descrip- ton of his years of sickness and his final cure by food. He says he had become completely discouraged, as he could not retain any food and digest it. Finally his wife heard of Grape-NutS Food and urged him to eat some of it and nothing else. He says, "I quickly began to gain in flesh, and my skin took on another color. stuck to Grape-Nuts and nothing else for over six months. I gained 25 pounds, be- gan to sleep naturally, and have gotten quite well.
 After a while I began to eat plain food again and felt no distress. The Grape Mute regulated my bowels and cured me of the old headache
 The makers do not advise the use of Grape-Nuts Food alone, except in ex- treme cases like thls. It Is better, as a rule. to make the breakfast of three or four heaping teaspoonfuls of Grape-Nuts with little cooked fruit and some Post um Food Coffee. At midday have little meSt and some vegetables, and at night have the same meal as the breakfast. This sort of diet will cure stomach and nervous troubles in 90 eases cut of 100
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
SPECIAL TERM OF GRAND JURY.

Governor Sanford Will Recommend One to Investigate Lynohings.
 Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, May II. Governor William J. Sanford and wife passed through the city today on their way to Stafford Springs. While here he had an interview with Sheriff Blackwell about the iynching of the thres negroes across the river. He says he will recommend the holding of a special term of the grand jury to investigate the lynching.
 He told Sheriff Blackwell that . cer- tain man on south side knew the names of the six men engaged in the lynch. Ing. but MT. Blackwell declined to fur nish the name to The Advertiser for publication. Sheriff Blackwell inform ed the Governor that he would sum- mons the man alluded to before the grand jury when it convened. and if any of the men engaged in the lynch ing were indicted. he would see to it that they were arrested.
 This action on the part of the Gov ernor is going to cause big sensation on south side and may reklndle the bad blood in soapstone neighborhood which was somewhat Quieted by yes- terday's mass meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
ALL TROUBLE SETTLED.
The People of southside Get To-
 gether.

The People or Souths1de 0et To-
 gether.
 Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, May II. The Selma Bureau of The Advertiser has received the following communica- ton from MT. Miles Hardy, which ex- plains itself:
 soapstone, Ala. May 10. 1901. Advertiser Bureau, Selma, Ala: Since I have been so severely criti- cised in the columns of your paper re- garding my statement of the Bill Will Hams affair, I respectfully submit the enclosed expression of the people of my community in meeting assembled, and ask you to publish the same at your earliest convenience.
 Very respectfully,
 Niles Hardy. The following Is the expression of his friends and reighbors that he alludes to:
 SoapstoEe, Ala, May 10, 1901. We. the undersigned citizens of Old Town community, do hereby endorse MT: Miles Hardy as an honorable man. W. c. Stewart, s. w. Quarles, W. w. T. E. Whatlcy, B. F. Beers, B. What ley, ]. l.. Sinclair, E. L. whatley, S. G. Felderwood. T. B. Whatley, H. H. Miley, J. H. Smith. D. M. Smith, S. W. Spivey. Rich Stewart, J. W. Day. T. A. Whatiey. Joe Walker, H. W. Hardy. Hugh Day, J. w. Hardy, T. J. Traylor, Geo. Erickson. H. A. Hardy. J. B. Hoin. R. B. Hardy, o. S. Williams, S. J. Strock, Arthie Hardy, W. J. Simmons. Bodie Hardy, c. R. Feeling
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
BRIEF SELMA ITEMS.
Advertiser Bureau.

SStaASop may 44s
 Yesterday Mrs. J. M. DuBose gave a reception to the graduating class of Dallas Academy at her lovely home on Church Street. Strawberries and ice cream were served and 8 most de- lightful time was enjoyed by all. The following is the graduating class: Messrs Heflin Berry and Lawrence Hudson, and Misses Christine Nichol- son. Maud Carson, Bessie Mallory. Winston Jones. Mabel Beerfelt. Jennie Harrell. Julia Barnwell. Louise Don ner. Estelle Adler. Mary Moore and Norma Ward. Mrs. DuBose is an aunt of Mir. Hehin Berry's and hts mother Mrs. R. D. Berry. assisted the hostess in receiving the graduating class. It was most delightful occa- sion. coming on the eve of the young students receiving their diplomas.
 The article in today's Advertiser about petroleum being beneath Selma, was very widely discussed. Some took the ground that the publication of the article would have tendency to boom real estate, and would do harm. 9th CTS thought 1t exactly right to publish the article. thereby calling attention to a possibility of discovering oil. Still others thought that a company ought
 
 that the experiment was worth trying. and that if a gusher could be founG here the future of Selma would be as-' sured.
 The Railroad Department of the Young Mems Christian Association of Selma, Alabama will celebrate Its fourth anniversary meeting at the As sociation building, 162 Alabama Street, Wednesday evening. May l5 at s o'clock. Mr. H. F. Williams, State Secretary and other prominent speak CTS will be present A fine program Of music has been arranged by some of Selma's best talent. Refreshments will be served to all by the Ladies' Auxiliary.
 The mems gospel meeting at the Y M. c. A. roorls tomorrow afternoon will be addressed by Rev. T. J. Crosby, MT. T. H. Benners will sing a special selection. The hour of the meeting is 3:30 p. m,, in the Y, M. c. A. hall,
 The Y. M. C, A. Hall club played it's first game last Thursday with the East Selma club and won by a score of II to 10. The Association team is managed by Mir. Ben Howard and is made up of ~ome of the best amateurs in the city.
 s. B. Trapp of Montgomery, was a visitor to Selma yesterday. He came
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Beware of . Cough.

A cough is not c disease but a symp- tom. Consumption and bronchitis, which are the most dangerous and fa- tai diseases. have for their first indica- ton a persistent cough, and if proper ly treated as soon as this cough appears are easily cured. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy has proven wonderfully suc- cessful. and gained its wide reputation and extensive sale by it's success in curing the diseases which cause cough ing. If it is not beneficial it will not cost you a cent. For sale by E. G. Fowler. Druggist. --ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Good Positions,

May deposit money in bank until po- sition is secured, or will accept notes. Special rate to city students. Our fa- cilities for securing positions and our courses of instruction are strongly en- dorsed by business men. Call or send for catalogue. It will explain all. Drarghon's Practical Business College, Dexter Avenue, opp. Postoffice.
 ndv--sun-At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

deed beauties. They were shipped to J. H. Hogue. Marion, and were from kirksville. Mo. This is the second shipment that has come through here during the past few days. the first batch being consigned to Harreirs Cross Roads. s, s.s.
 There are a good many gray foxes in this section. but red foxes have be- come almost extinct. but with these large shipments turned loose there will be plenty of sport for the followers of the hounds late in the fall, the time of year to hunt foxes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Mohican at san Diego.

San Diego. Cal. May.10.-The United States training ship Morican. Com mander A. R. Condon. has arrived here from Magdalena Bay. The vessel will remain ten days and then leave on . cruise to the Hawaiian Islands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Government Has Marrow Escape,

London. May 10.-In the House of Commons tonight the government had a narrow escape from defeat. The Scotch education estimates were being discussed and g. motion to reduce one of the estimates was only defeated by a majority of twelve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Loss of Sl6O. 900 bv Fire

Wilmington, N. C.. May i1.-Fire which broke out from an unknown cause in warehouse of the North State Improvement Company, on the London wharf. at 1 o'clock this morn- ing. caused a naggregate loss of about $l5o.ooo, divided among the railroads and local firms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
A CONDUCTOR HURT
W. A. Cobb Knocked Down by a
 Construction Train.
Advertiser Bureau,

AuVertiser BuFeau,
 Selma. May Il. Late this afternoon W. A. Cobb, a conductor on the Southern, was kock- ed down at Bakers switch by a con- struction train and was painfully in- jured. He was badly cut about the head and face and received a big gash in the side. He was brought to the city in an ambulance. and while his wounds are painful. they are not considered dangerous
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
HAPPENINGS IN .e ~*
 THE CENTRAL CITY.

to see his fast trotter, India Wilkes, under training at the race track. Mr. Trapp has paid several visits to Selma to see his horse the past winter and is most favorably impressed with the city and the beautiful race track. He Is having his fine colt trained for his personal use.
 J C. Lovelace. who has held a res- ponsible position with the Loan Com- pany of Alabama for the past i've or six years, has resigned and will go to Birmingham with coal company of that city. .-5 s43
 A match game of basket ball was played in the Y. M. CsA. gymnasium FIT Friday mi nigh. @ hetwesPee ,two picked of match games are fbe'hk' Arranged,
 Miss Julia Francis Clark was elected State Auditor of the Alabama Womans Club Confederation at the recent meet ing at Montevallo. It is . new once and Miss Clark will i'll the position admirably.
 P. H. Pitts has returned from North Carolina, where he has been to see about minister whom the First Pres- byterian Church of Selma contemplate calling as pastor. ' ..
 Hon. J. Craig Smith passed through the city today on his way back to Montgomery. after 2 visit to his farm- ing interests in West Dallas.
 W. l.. Henderson, industrial agent of the Southern Railroad, with headquart- CTS at Mobile, is in the city.
 R. W. Beck of Montgomery, was among the visitors to the city today.
 Hugh Haynes of Lowndes County, was visitor to Selma today.
 Mrs. s. g. Murphy, IT,, of Mobile, passed through Selma yesterday.
 c. E. Canty of Montgomery. is in the city.
 J. B. Hain of soapstone was here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
William at Strassburr.

strassburg. May 10.-Emperor wil- liam arrived here today. A gaia din- ner will be given tonight at the 1m- perial Palace in commemoration of the anniversary of the peace of Frank fort. which were signed may 10. 1871.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Strong Reactionary Party.

Shanghai, May 11.-It is reported that the Empress Dowager's favorite eunich. Lien YeQng, heads strong revolu- tionary party including the Grand Chancellor Lu Chuan Lin. Yung Lu, Prince Tuan. Gen. Lung, Flu Hslang
 which aims to depose Emperor Kwang Su in favor of the son of Prince Tuan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

Indicates rise. Indicates fall
 River Forecast.
 The Cocea and Alabama will remain nearly stationary tonight and Sunday.
 Weather Conditions.
 IFor past twenty-four hours.l The low barometer area has moved eastward to the upper St. Lawrence Val ley, causing in it's passage very general, though light to moderate rains in middle western. central and eastern districts, and is now giving heavy rains over the ex- treme Northeast, while @ secondary de- pression over Middle Texas has given showers in western cotton districts, thou,,h an area of comparatively high barometer now covering the east slope of the Rockies, is giving fair weatPer tn the region under its influence, and has caused sharp temperature falls in the Middle West; temperatures are also considerably lower in the lower Lake Region.
 Cotton Region Bulletin. U. 6. Department of Agriculture,
 Weather Bureau. ~ For the N hours ending at a. n1., 7sth Meridian time.
 MONTGOMERY. Ala, May Il.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
WALL HAT RACKS.

We have a line of hanging racks, just the thing for which you are look ing in an inexpensive coat and hat rack. Prices from $I.25 to S2.50.
 ELLIS & CAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
To Establish Musical Library.

Berlin. May 10.-The late Dr. Abra- ham. proprietor of the Music Publish CTS Concern of c. F. Peters in Leipsic, has bequeathed 400.00 marks for the establishment of a mualc library.
 -~-SSwAuK-
 Too many pianos bn ha9d-two hun dred Dull season. makes me offer them at a sacrefiee. C Ne%.z handsome, up- date good tone pianos are of. fered at S14s. $17s. &lsz,S0 and $lss. No such prices on good pianos ever offered before. ;f E. E. Forbes. -adV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
TWENTY-FIVE RED FOXES.
They Were Shipped Through Selma
 to Marion.
Advertiser Bureau.
 GaIrna Mar ii

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, May Il. There was 8 large coop of red foxes in front of the express office this morn ing. The coop contained twenty-five of the cunning little fellows. and as long as they remained in front of the express building there were crowds of curious persons inspecting them.
 They were about half grown, except two or three old ones, and were in.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Annual Raaket Picnic

Given by Owassa Tribe, No. 46, Red Men. Booth Station. Friday, May 17th. Tickets. soc; children. 25c.
 adv-At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
STILL THEY COME.

New, swell end correct styles in Nettleton's Low Cut Shoes for Gen. tlemen. Price, $500 pair. -.. ,ooa,. BULLOCK & FLEMING.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
santo Wins Jubilee Handicap.

London, May 11.--At Kempton Park today, the great Jubilee handicap of 5000 sovereigns was won by George Edwards'e Santo. I. Caiman was second and Alyescott third.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

For the Finest HAVANA CIGARS. wholesale or retail, go to Hermann Ross, Mfr, No. @ ". Court St. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

We. the undersigned, having come to an amicable adjustment of the little differences between us, take this means of letting the public know that the matter is settled satisfactory to both.
 H. W. Haynes, --adv. Miles Hardy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Remarks.

Remarks. C Temperatures generally lower in east ern districts and higher elsewhere, being considerably so in central districts; light rains in western. and eastern portions, be- ing heavy in Central North Carolina. HEAVY RAINS-Greenboro, N. C., 1.6S.
 FRANK F. CHAPTER, A law has been passed by the Kansas Legislature forbidding the requirement. of grades.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

Play Pool and Billiards at Brick mans Bar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
Pretty

Pretty
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 Pink ossd Riss (Aasss. 6yay. fviss,sssd sptth svash lace. vsry daj'stv. Prices ss a,'dSs5o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

c. E. Canty of Montgomery. Is il the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
A Gard.

J. B. Hain of Soapstone was here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

DRESS SKIRTS. Ns,v o,sss yscsivsd Last svssk.
 Black siIk Skirts /yo''s szJ0 to Ss$.
 Nssv Bvikli0nsisss sASSss' 6Iack and grey.
 Nssv W1iktssg Sktyfs.
 Nssv 6yosv,s Nsss Shirfs. Wssv 6Iack dssck shtrts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12
S/F TED
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 Root o ZheI
 Matter. ITS THE STOCK THAT TELLS. Nsssss1I s1oSis ksss| tssss made hSSs kis sss. sos t0 sssaks OCT steck txs| mast etfrscttvs ts fAe sf.1. M fhsss sxacttaS GeJs ''.svsE q stoys sHef sssSv. cAS,sdtss doSs sset conslj- ssss "ssock' Hs svs sass tIsI evoSd.

Nst oasv stock C ssebs. vteS. f0ssckjsg sssoStsrs thot etpsals Io tks spo,ssss e fesfs s'sd vs0ssSssws. C sftsstsd fo 5 tks cIsss ef cs1sfessssSs Mss Gsi!1 U 0stS stoves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-05-12

Mrs. s. g. Murphy, IT,, of Mobile passed through Selma yesterday.