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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
PAVING CONTRACT AWARDED. Mob5is Councilman Has Tilt With i 14 T. Public Work Board.

Mobile, Sept, 6--(specfai) )-The Board of Public Works this afternon awarded to the Southern Constrpction Company of Chaftanoga, Tenn. both the contracts for the paving in the second paving dis trfct.. On the brick this company was the lowest bidder. but on the asphalt 1t was q little over $z.00o higher than the lowest bidder, the Green River Asppatt Company of St. Lopis.. which was the suecessfui contractor for laying the as- bhait in the first paving distftcts-ss
 ! There was considerable argument by counsel for both conpanies as to the relative merits Of the, Rock and Trinidad asptalts, together with q report by' Shief Eneineer Haziehurst in favor of the Trinidad asphalt with the result tnat President Lavretta and Mayor Walsh voted for the awarding of the contract to inc southern Construction Company. while Commissioner Brooks voted. for the Green River Asphalt Company. although he stated that he did so with some hesi- tancy.
 There was a tilt at the close between President Lavretta and Councilman schwarz who was there protesting against the laying of brick paving. The president ruled the councilman cut of order. when he attempted to interrupt the President during his reading of the reply of the Board to the petition against brick, subsequently, refusing to hear nm after the reading had been concluded on the ground that the matter had been ois- posed of. ... : Councilman schwarz lntimated that she Board was taking snap judgment on the people and said that the President would hear from him through the press.
 The Chattanooga Company met tne argument that by awarding the contract to it the city would creaet a monopoly. by agreeing to enter into a contract nol to charge the city on future work more than cents per yard increase the figures in the present contrast It Is understooo that this contract will be entered into. The charge of pufioinins MW lol fraudu,euts rpurposes made against Mrs. Missie Bohiman and G. H. Ray by MISS Mattie Bohfman was dismissed in the In" feriora Criminal court today,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
T he esFasllilo|n'! { ] !, The TIlilI|

now, what it is and whssit wifi bs fer ss Fall ss winter seasou--thst you're quite snaicus tO kncN you won't hesitate to admit-but woulda't yoH a(s preciate 1t still more fit were within your sasyz reacch-economicaly at your dibpOsais sa J
 That's the position you'll happily ind us in'-- our ability to present the correct and absolute styles in all their clevernefs and pewaess.
 Tailor Suits, Hats and Furnishings tor your self and the many things so necessary to the com fort and appearances for the Little Gsls, soos snd most reasonably priced. sins vsss.s sa IsFs*ss ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
New York Coffee and Sugar.

New York, Sept. 6-CeGee Spot Isi5. steady; No. invoice. 9-16. mild, steady; Cordova. SQ11 1-2. -,''
 sugar-Raw, firm; fair refining. Sc.: 2 ,S S.4; refined. fism; Nc S A s;2o' No od: No. Il, 3.s5; Nofi F. E and 14. &S0i con- festioners' A, 4.50; mould A, 4.90; cut loaf and crushed, 5.15; powdered, 4I5; granu- lated. 4.65; cubes, 4.90. f ., Ala. .-,
 Coffee-Futures opened steady 10 points higher on July and points higher on the sympathy with firmer markets in Europe. where rumor had it bull manipulation of no uncertain type was at work. This sup port in Havre and Hamburg was said to be guided by the New York bull faction, though 1t was difficult to trace the local buying to this source. After the call the market was generally steady to firm with eral. The close was finn and net 1UGi15 Pregarded P as mod W and onGGy' primary mar Ma5 kets were rather easier than anticipated. However, the latter factor made little impression on sentiment here. Total sales were 35,750 bags, including Septem- Der and October at 5.30; November, 5.409 545; December. 545Q5.50; March, 5.65; May, 5,75Q5S0; June. 5.9O; July, 5.9O15 95.
 New York. Sept. 6.-The week in dry goods has closed with a very satisfac- tory amount of business reported from all quarters. During the morning hours a very fair demand was in evidence, both at first and second hands. Later, how ever, this demand quieted down. Next week jobbers look for heavy buying from the Western contingent. Prices are very
 HE WAS A PRIVATE STILL.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
A s1. .oeo, 900 Trust Company.

1T. P. Grasty of Baltimore has been in Birmingham for a week or so and 1t is announced that he has been here in the interest of Baltimore capitalists who have in view the organiEation of a large trust company to be located in this city. The capital is to be $1.000,o00 with surplus of S1,OOO,0 000 Local people have been in vited to subscribe to the capital stock, a Id the Baltimore financiers, who are possessed of almost unlimited means. will subscribe the balance. There are many rumors concerning the new organ ization. The establishment of a savings bank is also announced for Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
TusKEGxE.
Annual Camp MesHng st Iittas
 Texas. a Success. E

Tuskegee. Sept s.--(SpeciaL, 1.-The ant nHal camp meeting 1t Little Texas, ii this County. closed Wednesday with tie1 most satisfactory results of any for nnanx years. s < ent and participated ia the nreaehiR& were pr. A. l.. Andrews of Montg dsnerv and Rev. George l.. Jenkins of Roanolxe Dr. A. S. Andrews. the father of Dr. "A, l.. Andrews. had preached on many camE meeting occasions in Little Texas. buf st was the universal opinion that the aef& mons preached by pr. A.. D. Andrew4 and Rev. George l.. Jenkins were tha ablest ever beard. The meeting was uilF wick. pastor at Tuskegee. Presiding EIds CT Frazer having been ,unavoidabiy ap. sent. ,ss.s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
ROAD TO BRIDGEvIILE
oAERoLToN SHORT LINE n TO
 BE EXTENDEND. a
John I. Cochrape of Tuscaloosa js Behind Movement for tho
 Material Development of
 Pickens County.

NTuscaloose Sept 6-tSpecial )--For several months the man. ige nspt of tn . Carrollton Short Line Railway Company hac been accumuis sting eross-ties and other material for the construction of a proposed extension to Bridgeviile, in the southern part. of Pickens County, and work on construction has been going on In a quiet way for several weeks
 Up to this time, however, nothing defi. mite has be8ns given cut. as to just what the management intended doing. but to- day the president and principal owner, John T. Cochrane, of the company stated that his company had definitely deter. mined its course and would complete It's line to Bridgeyille as quickly as 1t is practicable to do the work.
 Mir. Cochrane stated further that tho work would be pushed, and that be ex- pected rlfl and other materials necessary to begin to arrive at Carrollton during the next week. and hoped to be laying track by the 18th of the present month.
 Tho new line will open finely timber ed section and give an outlet to soms of ie richest agricultural lands in. the val. ley of the Tombigbee River. The territory to be reached by this extension has here tofore been entirely dependent on the river for transportation of it's products, This, of course, has retarded It's prog ress. but this proposed extension. of the Carrollton road will put this section in direct communication with all the mar kets, and 1t is predicted that Eridgexifts will be the largest ard most important town of the country.
 The building of this road will mean . great deal for Pickens County. and for West Greene. In fact. the Carroflton Shore Line from Reform to. Carrollton is an enterprise already much appreciat- ed by Pickens County people. and Mir. Cochrane's road Is looked upon as a home enterprise. He has the substantial back ing of all the best citizens of the county as his road has done more and will dc more to develop the material resources of the county than any other one enter prise in the county. i
 MT. cochrane Is son of Mayor coch' rane. @g =,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Club After Jake Beckley.

Announcement is made here that Jacob Beckley the heavy hitting first baseman of the Cincinnati National League team. has received an offer from the Birming- ham Southern League baseball club to manage the team here next year. No in- formation has been received whether the offer will be accepted. Beckley is one of the best hitters in the National League and is a big favorite in Cincinnati. For years he had had a batting average of more than .s49 per. cent. The Birmingham club next year will be as strong as men and money can make it, announce the owners of the franchise already.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Children's Cloaks.

Mothers who have to at out their little ones for school we arc able to ofIsr soms great inducements in buy- ing their Coats and Reefers now, d vs have bought few lots way bslow manufactursrs' prices.
 Lot 1--Stzes Q to 6 in red and blue cloth at....s. ...... ....$ $l.1o Lot 2-Qresns rcd and navy, siss 2 ito c, with cape and silk braid ] trimming. ... .... ..ei.bo Lot 3-cadet and Garnet with scolcp- ;, cd double cape at..... .yl.fo Lot 4-Navy, red and cadet, with
 applique lsos trimming and sailor collars, sizes 2 to 6........$2.6o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
CAPT. J. H. PORTER DEAD.
Was Member of Constitutional Con
 sventicn from Coosa,

sylacauga. Sept. s--(speciaI. )-Captain John H, Porter of coosa County died at his home yesterday afternoon after oihy a weeks illness.
 Captain Porteg was one of eoosa most Substantfai gciti&ens and forra' .npmoer of years had been prominent hgare ln State and county. politics. He servsa several terms as member ot .ue, ,ps's- Iature from Coosa County and was mernher of the late Constitutiopal con vention. He was Republican in politics
 He served with distinction thronshout ,ba confederate war as q captain,
 The remains of Captain Porter were hurled today at Macedonia Church near hls home with Masoni c honors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
HE WAS A PRIVATE STILL.
Owner of Illicit Distillery and His
 Grief Concerning His Son.

New York Times.
 Deputy Police Commissioner N B. Thurston, who still holds his position as colonel on the staff of Major General Roe, is credited with the following story of young revenue officer who was de- tailed to discover illicit distilleres or private stills. as they were famillarly called, in the mountains of Kentucky one day this officer met a mountaineer who confessed that he was a moonshiner but was promised immunity from punish ment if he would show the officer a pri- yate still He let the way through swamps and underbrush, across streams and up rocky trails for perhaps an hour and at last with much display of eau ton he paused on the edge Of clearing. in the center of which was a rude hut.
 Do you see that man in the doorway ?' he asked in a husky whisper.
 "Yes," replied the officer in the same tone.
 well. that's my son" and there were tears in his voice. Seven years ago he went into the army with the solemn in- tention of becoming a Colonel, but, begad, he's a private stiIl.R
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
convicta ao to Flat Top.

All the State convicts leased by the Sioss-sheffield Steel and Iron Company at coalburg in the mines, l5o in all. will be moved tomorrow to Flat Top Noun tain. in Walker county,a where the com pany Is opening new mines. Among the convicts are several in for life on mur- der charges. A special train will be used in transporting the prisoners from Coal burg to Fiat Top Mountain and large force of guards will be employed. The balance of the convicts, county men, will be moved couple of weeks later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Dress Skirts,

of Tins chsviot trimmed vith i {. |. feta. ...... .s..ss Of splendid quality van'phep - kai1oysd and trimmed I. VI I nkoadcloth with Hsronbone ~
 ming and corded -. -...s .eo Of Fine Cheviot with drop ektxe and pIsated si1k 1puncp ii. IT.
 Our line is too numexops to tion every stylsI yeu Ind the bese assortment of skirts hers &pqm: S3. .7k to.. .. \. {. t.sf. |. \ We have about 24 Spring Nrtes left which VI gre Z closing out at HALF PRICE. n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Criminal Court Docket.

The capital docket in the Criminal Court of Jefferson County will be taken up Monday. The following cases have been set for hearing: Bob Slaughter, robbery; Will Herpdon, robbery; Sidney Page. rob bery; George Curry. murder; Peter Dur rett, murder; George Davis. murder: Frank Richardson, murder; Will O'Neiii, robbery; Marshall Smith. murder; Austin Clayton murder; Bruce Cloudus, murder; Emmett Mason. robbery. The majority of these cases will be continued until later in the term.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
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rom established prices on these instruments until our stock is sufficiently reduced. The same discount allowed on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
MOBILE.

Massie Wilson's Friends Organize
 Mobile, Sept. 6.-(SpecisI 1.-The friends of Massey Wilson met here today and or ganized by appointing Hon. Edward M. Robinson General Chairman. He will ap- point a Committee for the purpose of making an effort to get out full vote in this County for Wilson in the primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Ladies Suits.

Our line of street and dress skirts is vary large and eomprsht htnsite; everything new and uprto-dets is to be found right here. The Norfolk, the blouse, the coat and Duberry Suits in prices ranging from $12.e0 s15.oo, $i6.oo s2i.o0 up to s5o.o0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

A Camp of the United Sons of Confed- crate Veterans was organized here today. The camp was named in honor of the late Judge Gamble of this place. John IT. Rankhead. Jr., was elected commander; J. A. Higgins, First Lieutenant; J. w. Crocker, Second Lieutenant. and l.. IT. Smith. Adjutant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
SPECIAL

Norfolk Suits, blue, brown and black made of fancy man cloth with kilted skirt. '. ...... 92l.60 Very hobby Street Suit, made of
 Panama cloth, black, blue and grey.... .... .s.. ...4lf.uu vanshen Dress Suits in all coIcfs
 elaborate braid trimmed, blouse
 effect. ... ...... .. ... .$12.eo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Rev. Father McQuilien has gone to his new field of labor at Whistler. He will be succeeded here by Father Hogan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

"NETTLEToN's FALL STYLES" The prettiest and finest mems Shoes made. In all the different feathers, $500 to 5000 per pair.
 Bullock & Fleming.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Nobody wants Mays to close up. They all want Aunt Penny's Cake and Mays Ice Cream for dinner, and if he is closed, they can't get that kind anywhere else. Mays,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
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Waiting ekirfs of utce SyalIs f6h, wsif tkilofsd at. Five dt&srsnt styiee end esleee
 we'll tailored skists for
 dey.... .... .... ....ss Worth aa60; rsgulas trade w1n11r A large line of xine xhabet
 ,sslot seeaas at. M. .-ss opr line ' Walktag ektrty II ea flets Aow at all pyzc1s: 90.0o, y.1 3B.t 70, ef0. t0 4ls.oe = o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
.HATS.

Another new assortment of Ledie1 and Misses walking Hats from 02 up to .S..., .ss...-. xttt1s. .s \.
 Waists, Madras, Tlanusl and new arrivals.
 -0lese Out small lot of Xins Was4 Waists in colors, suitable for evexy day wear at HALE RR1cr-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Negroes Killed in Mine.

By fall of coal in the mines at Belle Ellen, Bibb County, late last night, Bob Wiiams a driver. and Dan Roberson. trapper, both colored, were killed. The bodies were brought out this morning and will be inferred tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Our Strawberry Ice Cream is made from uncodked juice, bottle in Fontaine- hleau, France. You seldom eat as good and never any better, Our price, 40c. per quart, 75e per one-half gallon
 --adv. DoWes Randy Kitchen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Your Opportunity.

We have bought out The. Southern Music CO, of Bir- mingham, Ala, Minderhout & Co.,, of Montgomery. Ala. and John c. Scott's Music House, of Mobile, Ala, af- fording us, together with our own tremendous stock the most complete assortment of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

An extra train. it is said. will be put on the Eufalla and Ozark road next week in order to handle the 'arge amount of cot ton that is now being shipped from varl- ous points along the route.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Dowes Is the only place Tn hlohleohn cry which makes the chocolate they sFn adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Huntsville. Sept. 6.-(Speeial1--At+M t+Madi- son Crossroads yesterday Henry LeCroix, a we'll known farmer. was shot and prob ably fatally wounded by a negro, Percy Douglas. LeCrolx received ffty-eight tur- key shot in the back. He and the negro had euarreied over some stock and the negro, with a shot gun, met 'LeCroiz tn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Music and
 Music Books

in the Southeast. As we had already bought large lots of musical instruments for this season. we are heavily over stocked on Guitars, Mando- lins. Violins and Banjos and are giving L
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
JASPER.

County Committee Endorses Wilson.
 Camp of. Veterans Organized.
 Jasper. Sept. 6-(Special)-The Demo- cratic Executive Committee of Wslker County met here today and elected r. J. Amiss. Chairman and l.. M. Snith,r Sec retary. A resolution endorsing. the candi- dacy.of Hon. sMessey Wilson of Clarke for Attorney Generat was unanimously adopted.' Gapber carried WaIker by a good majority in the primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Miss Pearl Norris and brother. Frank Norris. are on a visit to their uncle in Sherman. Tex. ,--i.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Miss Belle Cromwell the postmistress of Sylacauga. spent several days this week here with her parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

The chorus girl believes In quality rath- CT than quantity when tt comes to ner costumes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
NlONnS, Mandolins,
 and Banjos.

We take care of your order as soon as received. All in struments guaranteed per- fectly satisfactory. An extra set of strings given with every instrument. We re- serve the right to return your money if your order reaches us after the first of next month.
 Terms of the sale: Cash with the order. Positively no exception to this rule. Address: ..,..,.---
 The Sheet Music Department, E. E. Forbes Piano Co.
 Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Best rolls and bread on sale every afternoon at The Noe Redit. 3 Court Square.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
TUSCALOOSA.

Baltimore Bank Has Purchased the City Bonds.
 Tuscaloosa, Sept. 6.-(SpeciaD-T Hop aias Place Savings Bank of Baltimore, Md, has purchased from the city the en- tire issue of bonds at par, with interest at per cent Unler the terms of the sale s12400O of bonds will be issued to replace the present bonds. Twenty-four hundred dollars of the present issue will be paid and retired. In this deal the city will save in interest about $1 800 annually.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Cotton Is beginning to come in although the prospect does not seem to be as, hat7 tering as fin previous years. !,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

The city is now equipped with two nice hose wagons. An exchange was made with the Americus fire company who took the one used by the department here in exchange for tho two, The swap was made on account of the one here being too heavy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Hoax-Do you. like fat girls? Joax- well. I rather lean that~way
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
ARNOLD SUCCEEDS sLEDD.
opelika Teacher Called to Chair a
 Emory.

opelika Teacher Called to Chair at
 Emory. --.
 Opelika, Sept. 6-(Specfal. )--Frofessor M. H. Arnold. for several years princi- pal of the public schools here, who was recently succeeded by, Prof. G. W. Brock of; Montgomery, has been elected Profess sor of Latin in Emory College at Oxford, Ga, to All the vacancy ceused by the resignation of Professor Sledd, whose article in a recent issue of The Atlantic Monthly caused so much harsh criticism MT. Arnold Is an able scholar and will doubtless give great satisfaction in his new sphere. He will move to Oxford as soon as the necessary arrangements can be made.
 A deep excavation on the line of the sewerage plant now in course of con- struction on Geneva Street, caved in this morning and several negroes narrowly escaped death. The falling dirt under mined the water mains and several joints broke and a 6-inch pipe poured water into the great cavity with terrific force. It was some time before 1t could be stop ped. The material damage was light.
 c. G. Hodge, young business man of this city. has been appointed superin- tendent of the Standard oil Company at this place. He has been with the com pany but short while, but his ability quickly won recognition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07

Miss Katie Bell Harrison has returned from a visit of some length to the sea- shore, after which she was the guest of Miss Ada Bell Moore at Summerfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-09-07
Death of Patrick McNally.

Patrick McNally, one of the oldest citi- gems of Birmingham, died this morning at his home on Seventh Avenue and Thir- tieth Street, after a. very brief illness. He took up his residence here before there was any Birmingham. His son, AL derman R. P. McNally, was the first boy born in the city and Is known as the Duke of Birmingham" He amassed con- siderable property during his life. He leaves a wife and two children, Alder man McNally and Mrs. J. M. Meighan He was over 65 years of age.