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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
FIRE AT TROY.
Residence of Charles F. White is
 Burned.

Troy, July 27.-(Special.)-To be- tween IF and o'clock p. m., the frame residence of MT. Charles F. White, on Elm Street, caught fire and was con- sumed, with the exception of portion of the body of the house, which was left stan ling in a scorched and charred condition. The fire seems to have started from the stove pipe. The in- tense neat of the sun had so warmed the roof that the flames soon spread all over 1t. and but for the quick re- sponse of the fire department to the alarm, doubtless several other resi- dences in the immediate neighborhood of the fire would have been destroyed. MT. White had $500 insurance on his residence and $400 insurance on his furniture. A part of his furniture was saved in a damaged condition. The residence was rendered worse than worthless.
 Considerable diss atisfaction is being caused by the action of the Back Tax Commissioner for this county, at whose instance many persons from the differ ent portions of the county have been cited to appear fefore the Commis- sioners of Roads and Revenues to show cause why the assessments of their property should not be increased. The SOIHu1ISSlpHeT5, uOWcNcEs nave seen ul to increase or correct the assessments s of very few, comparatively of those who have had to appear before them, and in these instances the raises have, with the exception. perhaps, of one or two. been very insignificant.
 Up to Wednesday night (when they adjourned for the balance of the week. was the third week the Commissioners have been in session on the equaliza- tion of the tax assessments for the county. much of the time being spent in the hearing of cases in which the Back Tax Commissioner had suggested an increase of assessment. and a good deal more of this work is yet to be done before they get through with it. About the month of August of last lished a card in A newspaper of this city, calling upon the people of the county to assess their property at bet ter values. and the tax books show an increase in values as given in by them of $233,065. The Back Tax Commis- sioner is appealing quite a number of cases in which the County Commission CTS have refused to sustain him in his efforts to raise assessments, to the Cir cult Court, which will involve the per- sons concerned in litigation, take. up the time of the court, and doubtless without an exception prove absolutely fruitless.
 Much criticism is being indulged against the Back Tax Commissioner, and the law which authorizes the an- OnvaOra
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
GApsDEN RAILWAY LINE.
New Company Purchases It from
 Captain Elliott.

Gadsden. July Special "A deal of great importance to Gadsden was consummat ted late this afternoon when Messrs. W. H. Weller. John T. Weller and Charles D. Ward purchased the Gadsden and Attalla Union Railway Company from Capt. James NJ. Elliott, Jr. It consists of the electric car line from Gadsden to Attalla, and the pow CT house and equipments. The electric car line will be consolidated with the Gadsden Light, Ice and Coal Company, under the name of the Alabama City, Gadsden and Attalla Railroad Com pany.
 The new management assumed con- trol at 9 o'clock tonight. Monday morning the work of repairing the track will commence and the line will be placed in first class order. All trains at Attalla vii! be met and the public will be given the very best of accommodations. W. H. Weller was elected President. Charles s. Ward, Vice President and General Manager, John T. Weller, Secretary and Treas urer. The latter will take active con- trol september l. when he relinquishes his position as manager of the Central EAundry Company herA. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
New Teachers Chosen.

Eufaula July 27.-(Special At a recent meeting of the City Board of Education Miss Martha Armstrong of Birmingham and Miss Mittie Wright of Greenville. were elected teachers for the Sanford Street School for the en- suing term. Miss Armstrong will teach the high school and Miss Wright the first grade. The new addition to the school building is completed and has been received by the Council and will add very much to the comfort of the pupils who heretofore have been very much crowded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
YOUTH COMMITS SUICIDE.
Will c. Dafin Kills Himself ir
 Opelika.

opelika. July q. Especial. )--Win c. Daf1n. a bright. intelligent boy, about 17 years old. the son of MT. H. R.. Dafin, a prominent merchant of this city. committed suicide at half past 8 o'clock tonight by shooting himself through the head with a pistol.
 He had just been talking with his mother. and went in his room at Mrs. Harrelps, where he boarded. and locked the door and in a few minutes the sound of the pistol was heard. He died instantly. No cause for the rash act is known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Timers on a Strike.

Forty-eight timers employed m this city and members of the Tin Workers Union, are out on a strike because of the refusal of the employers to reduce the number of apprentices or helpers in the shops. The operatives desire only one apprentice to be employed for every four men, whereas two were be- ing employed. The employers made a refusal last night of this demand and the men all went out on a strike to- day. Work at the shops are being done by the foremen and apprentices. The contention of the strikers in effect is that too many apprentices reduces the amount of work which they thinkk should go to the journeymen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
A TEXAS WONDER
HALr;s oREAr DIsCovERY.

One small bottle of Halls Great Dis covery cures all kidney and bladder trou- bles. removes gravel, cures diabetes. sem inal enlissions. weak and lame backs Rheumatism and all irregularities of the kidneys and bladder in both men and wo- men. regulates bladder troubles in chil, dren If not sold by your druggist, VII be sent by mail on receipt of H. One small bottle Is two months treatment and will cure any case above mentioned pr. F. W. Hall. sole manufacturer, F. D. Box 62s, St. Louis, Mo. Send for testi- monials. Sold by all druggists and the Montgomery prlig Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

wetumpka. July 27.-(Special.)- )-Mrs. s. J. McMorris entertained in her most gracious manner. at six handed eu- chre Wednesday afternoon Thursday afternoon Mrs l.. c. Smith was the charming hostess of the Card Club.
 MT. Northington. who was injured in the runaway accident Monday, Is still unable to be moved. He is in the phy- sician's office where he was carried immediately after the accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
READ THIS.

RIPLEY. Tenn, June i. 1eol.-Dr. E. w Hall. St.Louis Mo: Having tried variou; remedies without satisfactory results: was persuaded to give your wonder a trial. have used one bottle and ,al, though my case is one of long standins that baffled the skin of the best physi. clans. yet 1t yielded at once to the "Iexas Wonder" which I heartily recommend tc all suffering from kidney troubles. Yours truly. W. H. BRUToN. Pastor Baptist Church, Ripley, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
New York Yacht Club Run.

Newport. July 27.-The concluding squadron run of the New York Yacht Club from Vineyard Haven to Newport today was in marked contrast to the dull and dispiriting drift of yesterday. The oniv mishap that occurred was the disqualification of the Vigilant and Navahoe for fouling the committee boat Reverie, owing to the rapidity of the tide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
The Miners Strike.

President Flynn and District Organ izer Kirkpatrick, of the United Mine Workers. have returned from Carbon Hill where they have been looking after the strike of the miners who are members of the Union. The strike is at Nos. and of the Galloway Coal Company, the Chickasaw mines and tho Great Elk River Coal Companys mines. These officers report that 1S0 men by actual count are out and the output of the mines has been decreased about half since the strike began. They state that the men are remaining firm and that there are no breaks in their ranks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
THERE'S DANGER WHEN N.
 THE BACK ACHES

Some of sthe most sdanerous diseases are often indicated bysveRy slight synap4 toms. winch attract little or no attention at first. Especially is this true of kidney tent physician will tell you are as surely fatal as consumption. g
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
The Taff Investigation.

The coroner's jury which has been investigating the death of Patrick Tan. the Oak Grove merchant. who was murdered in his watermelon patch two nights ago. and adjourned without mak- ing any public statement as to the con- clusions reached. It is not believed that the jury came to a decision. and it is thought that some clue developed which 1t is the desire of Coroner Paris and the members of the jury to follow up before a verdict Is rendered. ,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
CHURCH DIRECTORY.
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EPISCOPAL.

St. Johns Church. Madison Avenue Rev. Edgar Gardner Murphy, Rector' Rev. Edward Ellerbe Cobbs. Assistant Minister. The Holy Communion al 7:So a. m.. Sunday School. 800 a. m.; Morning Prayer and Sermon at le a. m. There will be no evening service: The Rector's residence is at No. 4za Madison Avenue; his telephone Is NO, 5S5,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Atlanta. Ga, July 2T.--A special to The Journal frem Norfolk, Va. says: Lieutenant Commander J. C. Cresap pital here of blood poisonings It is said the dye from his stockings devei- ,oped the blood poisoning. 7ss 7
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
TRuNKS-TRuNKs

This is stock-taking week, and, to reduce our stock of Trunks, you can get your choice at cost for cash. If you expect to ever have need of a Trunk, take advantage of this oppor- tunity. ELLIS 6 GAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

NORTH STAR HETEROGENEOUS.
 The Ice Saver, the Hot Wave De- stroyer-the only perfect Refrigera- tor on the market. For sale only by ELLIS & GAY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
DROWNED IN CHATTAHoocHEE
Heath Blanchard Swept from His Fet by Strong Current.

Columbus, Ga, July 27.-(Special)- MT. Heath Blanchard. prominent citi- zen of Girard. Ala, was drowned in the Chattahoochee, just north of the city, this afternoon. MT. Blanchard was with a party of friends north of the city fishing, and in attempting to wade through the rapids. he was swept from his feet and carried under by the swift current. The body has not been recov- cred. although a large party of his friends are still searching for it. Blan- chard leaves a wife and four children.
 Ice Cold Mitchell Melons; guaran- teed ripe.
 N5oumn%r a DIVINITY utr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
CATHOLIC.

st. Peters. Church. Rev. D. Savage, pastor-Sunday, First Mass s:s0 a. R1. second mass, 500 q. m. Week days daily mass at e:so a. m.: Sunday School 9;30 a. m. ..5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
rHE .cHuRcH oR cHRIsr.

Corner Heron and Hanrick Streets Sunday School and Bible Study begins 10 a. m,. sJa.L., Fitzpatrick. Superih- tendent. Preaching at Il 8. m.; 7:s0 b. m. by MT. J. M. Barnes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
nHRIsTIAN scIENcN.

First Church of Christ scientist-- Minderhout Hall. 16 1-2 South Perry Street. Public services are as follows; Sunday School at 10:i5 a. m. Regular service at II a. m. Subject, Love" Testimonial meeting at p. m. The reading room being opened daily from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. except Sunday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Primitive Baptist Church.-Preach- ing at the Cottage Hill Primitive Bap- list Church, on Heron Street. near Goldthwaite the second Sunday and Saturday in each month at II a: m. and 7:3O p. m. by the pastor. Elder William Lively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
poisoned i,v Hie eoclxs,

Park Tets and Vaudeville, Highland Park, Tuesday, Aug. 6. Infrmary aid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
CONSUL LTATI0M
 WITHOUT CHARGE.

My speciality also includes ell other chronic diseases, such as Loss of Vital itv Structure, Varicocele. Blood and Skin Diseases, Catarrh. Rheumatism, Female Complaints, etc. and cordially invite all who are afflicted to consult nne fully, person, write me about your case and [ will explain my perfect system of home treatment. by which am enabled to cure you at your own home. Correspoadence confidential. = ~ J. NEWTON HAMHAWAY, N. D.,
 Suite A 1nman Building
 ' Atlanta Gh,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Tn Hands of Receiver.

The Birmingham Lumber Company has been placed in the hands of re- ceiver. Hampton $. Smith being nam ed as receiver. The receivership was the result of decision reacned py tne firm to dissolve business. When this step was decided upon a petition for the appointment of receiver to carry on the work of dissolution was fuea with the Clerk of the Chancery Court. He is now engaged in winding up the affairs of the company put the recelveI has not gone far enough in his labors to make any statement as to the com pany's assets or liabilities. but 1t is stated unofficially that the company will probably be able to settle all claims dollar for dollar. The Birming
 ham Lumber Company mas oeen III husinsss here for a number of years and has been successful until recently when the health of the President, Cap tain J. Morgan Smith began to Iaii'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Hun7OrS

They take possession of the body, and are Lords of Misrule.
 They are attended by pimples, boils, the itching letter, salt rheum, and other cu- taneous eruptions; by feelings of weakness, ianeuor, general debility and what not.
 They cause more suffering than anything else.
 Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure require their expulsion, and this is posi- lively effected, according to thousands of grateful testimonials, by
 Hoods CGrS0p0riLLG Which radically and permanently drives them out and builds up the whole system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
The Christian and Missionary Ali

Regular services every Sunday after noon at the Adams Street Baptist Church at 4:So p. m.. B. A. Blakey, President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

m. Jr. B. Y. P. U. Sundays { p. m. Ladies Aid and Missionary Society Tuesday. 3:S0 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday, 7:3o p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

, A fellow may be ungainiy and yet win
 in a porker game V y,v.. ., |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Chapel of the Annunciation, High. land Park.-Sunday School at 9:30 a. m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
pREsBYTERrAM.

First Presbyterian Church-Rev. c.
 W. Patterson, D. D.. pastor, residence 617 South Perry Street: telephone Toa
 Preaching at Il a. m. by the pastor There will be union service with the Central Church at p. m. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.. J. w .Durr. IT,, Superintendent. Senior Christian En- deavor meets at ?. m., in the session room of the church and the Junior at s:sO p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 6 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Church of the Holy Comforter Stewart Mcqueen, Rector. There will be divine service today as follows: ' a. m., Celebration of the Holy Com munion; 9:30 a. m., Morning Prayer and Sermon. The usual afternoon ser vices will be suspended during the summer. - ,...-. -.-t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Ripley Street M. D. Church, cor1aez Ripley ana High Streets, c. ". Lewfs. Pastsr.--PreachinE at Il .. m. and 7sae D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
scheol ct s:Se .. m. 3. L. Gardner. Superintendent v. c. N. Society 6 p.

Old Ship, A. M. E. Zien Church. Hoicenb Street. Rev. F. IT. whfte. D. D.. paster-Preaching at Ii .. rn. by Rev. A. !. Rodgers. Presiding Elder. At ?. m. the Quarterly Communion will he administered by the Presidina Elder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Regular street Preaching service.

Every sunday at 6 p. m. Pastor William D. Gay with the Salvation Army and others hold an open air ser vice at Court Square. He annoints those who desire 1t for healing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

St. Stephens A. M. E. Church. Norx6 Decatur Street; W. R. Ragfand, Paas tor--services every Sunday at n a.. m ! ?. n.. and at D. m. Sunday scheef At 2 .. ms. N. Barnes. superintan- dent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

st. John. A. N. D. Church. Madison Avenue-W. B. Johnson. A. M.. pas tor. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:30 ?. m, by the pastor, Sunday school at 9:30 a. m., Prof. J. M. Moore, Superin- tendent. Christian EndeavOr at s:sO D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Church of the Holy Innocents. cor ner Heron Street and Fourth Avenue West End. one block from car une.- Sunday School session at S:30 ?. m'' Rev. Edward Ellerbe Cobbs in charge.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Mt. Zion A. NJ. E. Zion Church. cor ner Holt and Stone Streets.-ReH. A. s. Watkins. pastor. Preaching at II a. m. and 1880 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday night of each week. Sunday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Johnson Will Return.

Chief of Police Austin today received A communication from the Chief of Po- lice at Decatur, Ill.,. saying that George F. Johnston. wanted in this city o1 charge of forgery, had been arrested at Decatur and would return without requisition. The police here say that the charge against Johnson was pre- ferred by w. W. Crawford, now or the First National Bank. but formerly cashier of the Berney National Bank, which the First National absorbed a short time ago. The charge grew out of a transaction which occurred about a year and a half ago, at the Berney National Bank, so it is stated. and it is said that the amount in volved was $i5o or $2oo. Johnson for merly resided here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Central Presbyterian Church. corner Washington and Lawrence Streets, one block south of the postofilce-Rev Neal l.. Anderson, pastor. Residence 300 Washington Street. Telephone 2eA. Sunday School at 9:30 a. m.. A. w. Le- Bron. Superintendent. Preaching at il a. m. by the pastor. There will be a union service with First Church at 8 D. m. at this church. Society of Christian Endeavor meets at e:SO D. m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7:30 p. m.
 Highland Park Chapel-There will be preaching at the Highland Park Pres byterian Chapel the second and fourth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
CoLoRED CHURCHEH.

First Congregational Chureh--sunday services: Sunday School, s:30 .. m.. Miss Edith w. Garrott. Superintend- ent. Preaching Il .. m. Teachers p. m; preaching, p. m. J. P. Sims. B. D., Pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. Preaching at Il a. m. and D. m. Sunday School at a. m. B. r. P. U. D.. Pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

HilIiard Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. F.. w. Ward, pastor. Preach ing at Il a. m. and T:30 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday school at s:S0 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
Ellis Carried to Texas.

Hugh Ellis. a we'll known young Bir- mingham lawyer, left here today Tor Texas, in the custody Of Sherirt u' Ellis was arrested here on the charge of forgery. preferred by some person at Albany and he went without resist ance, saying that there was nothinS ln the charge and expressing the belief that he would come clear at the trial. It appears that Ellis was arrested sew eral days ago upon requisition from the Governor of Texas, and he made hond to appear upon the arrival of the Texas official. but the matter was kept secret. Ellis, 1t Is stated, was charged with forging the name of an uncle to a document. He says that he was au- thorized to use the name of his uncle in the transaction in question and that the case is simply one in which an at tempt is being made to collect oept by criminal process. MT. Ellis showed friends here a letter from his uncle au- thorizing him to sign his name.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Colored Presbyterian Church, Rev. E. B. Newell. Pastor. corner of Stone Street and Cleveland Avenue-Preach- ing every Sunday at and o'clock D. m. Sabbath School at 10 o'clock Pray CT meeting every Wednesday night at 8 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

First Colored Baptist Church-sun- day services: Prayer meeting a. m Sunday School 9 a. m., H. Rigel and Johnnie Williams, Superintendents; preaching Il a. m. and 7:so p. m. E. meeting at 5:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday and Thursday nights T:30 D m. A. Jackson Stokes. D. D.. pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28
WETUMPKA.

NORTON & RUDULPH.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

South Montgomery Baptist Church, Winnie Street, between Court and Per ". Sunday School at 9:30 a. m, j.. B.. Collier. Superintendent Rev. A. F. Dix will preach at Il a, m. and p.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-28

Br0n, SuperlnLcuueHt. FEcaeutuB q il a. m. by the pastor. There will b a union service with First Church a 8 n. m. at this church. Societ, of Christian Endeavor meets at e:SO . m. Prayer meeting on Wednesday a 7:30 p. m.
 Highland Park Chapel-There will b, preaching at the Highland Park Pres byterian Chapel the second and fourtl sunday nights of each month by Rev E. c. Nave.
 THE CHURCH OF CHRIST.
 corner Heron and Hanrick Streets Sunday School and Bible Study begin tendent. Preaching at II 8. m.; 7:s0 b m. by MT. J. M. Barnes.
 CATHOLIC.
 St Peters Church, Rev. D. Savage pasfor-Sunday, First Mass s:30 a. Ia, second mass, 800 a. m. Week day daily mass at 6:30 a. m.. sunda, School 9:30 a. m. The Christian and Missionary Ali
 a'- ance.
 Regular services every Sunday after noon at the Adams Street Baptis Church at 4:So p. m.. B. A. Blakey President.
 CHRISTIAN SCIENCE.
 First Church of Christ Scientist Minderhout Hall. 16 1-2 South Perrs Street. Public services are as follows Sunday School at 10:15 a. m. Regular service at Il a. m. Subject, Love Testimonial meeting at D. m. The reading room being opened daily iron 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. except Sunday.
 Regular Street Preaching Service.
 Every sunday at p. m. Pastor William D. Gay with the Salvation Army and others hold an open air ser vice at Court Square. He annoints those who desire 1t for healing.
 C0LoRED CHURCHES.
 First Congregational Chureh--sunds, services: Sunday School. s:3o .. m. Miss Edith w. Garrott, Superintend. ent. Preaching Ii G. m. Teachers meeting, S:3O p. m.; Y. P. s. c. E., D. m; preaching, ?. m. J. P. Sims B. D.. Pastor. l.
 St. John. A. M. E. Church, Madison Avenue-W. B. Johnson, A. M.. pas. tor. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3t ?. m, by the pastor, Sunday school al 9:30 a. m., Prof. J. M. Moore, Surerin- tendent. Christian EndeavOr at e:sC p. m.
 HilIiard Chapel A. M. E. Zion Church Rev. F.. W. Ward, pastor. Preach ing at Il a. m. and T:30 p. m. by the pastor. Sunday school at s:So a. m.
 Colored Presbyterian Church, Rev E. B. Newell. Pastor. corner of Stone Street and Cleveland AVenue-Preach- ing every Sunday at and ' o'clock D. m. Sabbath School at 10 o'clock. Pray CT meeting every Wednesday night al 3 o'clock.
 First Colored Baptist Church-Sun- day services: Prayer meeting 6 a. m School a. fn., H. Rigel and Johnnie Williams, Superintendents; II a. m. and 7:3o p. m. B r. P. U. meeting 3:s0 p. m. Teachers at 6:S0 p. m. Prayer meeting Tuesday and Thursday nights T:30 D m. A. Jackson Stokes. D. D.. pastor.
 Dexter Avenue Baptist Church. at Il a. m. and 8 D. m. Sunday School at a. m. B. r. P. U. meets at p. m. W. H. McAlplne, D. D.. Pastor.
 Mt. Zion A. NJ. E. Zion Church. cor ner Holt and Stone Streets.-Rev. A. s. pastor. Preaching at II a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Class meeting Tuesday night of each week. Sunday