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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
WHO READS THE GOOD OLD
 BOOKS?

Some Wise Words From One Who
 Knows Them Well.
 recent article in "The Atlantic gives just and appreciative tribute to the poet George Crabbe, which l an sure will do something toward the re- vival of his poetry if it is in need of reviving. The writer in The Atlantic" wonders why Crabbe is not now read. Permit me to answer that he is read. Let no one draw the inference that be- cause standard books are not adver- tised and bruited in the critical and personal columns of newspapers and magazines therefore they are not read. They do not need such exploitation; they have passed that unhappy experi- mental stage, and have come finally to their own. They rest from the dread ordeal which a novel venture must un- dergo The crowd goes to see new invention put in operation; when it is a success they stay at home and reap and enjoy the benefits of it.
 Crabbe and many other good old au- thors like him are still read by those to whom newspaper advertising and un- crit cal puffery of books have become a nuisance and a stench in the nostrils. It seems as though the last degradation of literature had arrived when quantity rather than quality is the criterion. But let us take courage: it is only noise, buster, superlatives, large type and monotonous adjectives that make us feel for the moment that all discrimi- nation is submerged. all real distinc
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
HARRY WOODSTOCK RESIGNS.

St. Paul's Organist to be Succeeded by
 Seth Daniels Bingham. Jr
 Seth Daniels Bingham, jr., of Nauga- tuck, Conn, a sophomore in the aca- demic department of Yale, has been chosen to succeed Harry c. Woodstock as organist at St. Pauls Episcopal church. MT Woodstock has only re- gently rendered his resignation and the reason given is that pressure of busi- ness duties is too great to permit of his continuing as organist. MT. Bingham will be at the organ after May 1. He has been organist in a Naugatuck church for some time
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thusiastic in speaking of the prospects | for another busy season for the local rubber factories.
 New York March 23.--Blair & Co, and the First National bank have practical ly completed arrangements to reorgan- ize the finances of the United States Rubber company whereby the floating debt of the Rubber trust will be fund ed into one obligation. It is proposed to issue $12O00,0 900 per cent. first mort gage gold notes, due from 1902 to 1905. Details of the plan are now being work ed out and it is expected that formal announcement will be made in a few days.
 The floating debt of the United States Rubber company amounts to about $11,- 000, ,000 It is distributed in scores of banks throughout the country, and the management of this huge debt kept the directors and officers of the Rubber trust continually busy, so that when one note fell due funds should be at hand to meet the obligation,
 James A. Blair, of Blair & Co.,, said yesterday that an examination of the United States Rubber company had been made and the result of this inves- tigation showed that the company was in a solvent condition.
 What we propose to do' said MT. Blair, lis to consolidate debt with which the company has been hampered as a result of it's being so widely dis tributed, We consider it good finance, as was proved in the case of the Press ed Steel Car company and the Ameri- can Linseed company. When the pro- posed reorganizatio oY the company's liabilities is effected it will be found that the Rubber trust will have cash and cash assets of $20000, 000."
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
 THE INDOOR GAMES.
A Successful Athletic Meet Held in the
 Armory

A Successful Athletic Meet Held in the Armory, The indoor athletic games in the arm ory Saturday night were very largely attended and were interesting. About 2,500 people saw the games and were well pleased except for the fact that hundreds of people crowded on the floor and hindered the spectators in the bleachers to no little extent. Following is the summary of the events:
 Fiftyyards dash open, handicap Won by Frank Kinney, Battery (S yards) time 5 4-5 seconds; second, E. w. Ludngton, w. s. B., Y. M. c. A. @ yards); third, w. Jac, Yale (4 yards)
 Fifty yards run, c, N. G.-Won by F. J. Kinney. Battery A; time 6 seconds.
 Half-mile run. handicap-Won by S. Burnap Yale (10 yards), time 2:01; sec ond H. Sedley, New Haven; third, C. S. Jacobus.
 Half-mile run, c. N. G.-Won by c. Brinley, Second lewiston, N. G., time 2:17; second Carl F. Bollmann, Conpa- ny r, Second regiment.
 Bayonet race, IS yards between bay 
 First Separate company, time 57 t-5 sec onds second, Michael Sullivan, Compa- ny F, Second regiment.
 Quarter mile run, handicap--Won by J. Houghtaing Yale tZo yards), time 57 2-5 seconds; second, F. Todd, Chcate school; third R. Nicholas
 Putting 16-pound shot-Won by Edgar T. Glass Yale, actual put of 42 feet 91a inches; L. Feuerch, c. c. N Y., destance 42 feet 6 inches second M. Bergen, Yale A. A., distance 40 feet 1 inch, third.
 Four hundred and forty yards dash, c. N G.-Won by ]. E. Briggs First Separate company, time 59 seconds; D Halpin, Company c, Second regiment third; c. Dow, First division, N. B., third.
 Company relay race-Won by Naval battalion, First Separate company, time not taken.
 One-mile handicap-Won by c. s. Ja-
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SUING TOR MILLIONS.
Madame Nordica's Suit Against Unoie
 Sam.

l Sam.
 Lowell, March 22 This city con | tains several claimants for a share ir | the vast sum of $4,Oo0,O00 which Mad anne Nordlca. the famous operatic | queen, is seeking to recover from the United States government as indemnity due to her paternal ancestor, Ichabod Norton.
 The Nortons came to this country from England and settled at Martha s Vineyard, becoming very wealthy mer- chant traders, carrying on an extensive
 business along the coast and also with England Tn the troubles between this country and France toward the end of the eighteenth century the vessels of Ichabod Norton were confiscated by the French and his business ruined. Ap- plcation for indemnity was made to the United States government and the sum of 3,500,000 was paid in settlement. Ich- abod Norton died at this time and his family became scattered, so that no payment was made to any of bis heirs. The s3.500oO0. therefore together with it's interest, remains in possession of the government
 Madame Nordica, whose real name Is Lillian Norton, Is one of the Norton heirs and she has engaged as counsel in prosecuting her claim Hon. Thomas B Reed. ex-speaker of the house of representatives. She traes her lineage back in the paternal line to Ichabod Norton.
 THE LOWELL CLAIMANTS.
 The Lowell claimants are Mrs Mary F. Cerson and her children, five sons and three daughters With one of the latter, Mrs Carl C. Perkins, Mrs Cor son makes her home. She claims her descent from Ichabod Norton on the maternal side, and believes she is one degree nearer the ancestral claimant than Madame Nordica. Mrs. Corson'a grandmother was Lydia Norton, daugh- ter of granddaughter of Ichabod Nor ton. Her grandfather was Captain Will liam Rotch who was the husband of Lydia. Her father was Royal Rotch, and she often heard the latter joke with her mother over the fortune that was due her from the government Mrs. Corson's children are of the same de- gree of relationship to Ichabod Norton as is Madame Nordica.
 Mrs Corson will aid in the establish ment of the claims of herself and Madame sNordica to the indemnity She has in her possession the coat-of-arms of the Norton family and this is looked upon in such cases as proof of rightful succession.
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$50 and 3S} State Stl8at

E. sCHOENBERGER & SONS, leading dealers in Provisions and groceries. We State. We deliver goods free of charge. We give you credit. Fine Chicken 10c ID; fancy Turkeys 10c lb; Leg of Lamb lie ID; Veal Outlets 12c lb; Veal Chops 12c lb: Gilt Edge Butter 24c ID. Regular 5c Loaf of Bread Sc. Palace Market, 92-94-96 George Street, 1-2-3 Central Market, Congress Ave, Telephone No. 120.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
Cold Damp Fec, Won, Give youn Cold
If you will take in time Laxative Promo Qulnine Tablets. F. w. Groves signatur on box
EASTER SOUVENIRS s

Commencing Monday March 24, to Saturday, March 29, inclusive, we will present free to all purchasers of 80 cents worth of teas coffees, spices or baking powder a beautiful photo frame. Great A. & P. Tea Co.,, 3S6 State street.
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The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
1T the Ba by |. Cutting Teeth

Be sure and use that old and well.tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. for chiiITens teethlng. It sootnes the chiia' softens the gums. allays all pain, cures wind collie, and Is the best remedy for dlar. rhoea. Twenty-Five cents a bottle.
 d11 MWF & 1y
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TO CURE GRIPIN TWO DAYS Laxative Bromo-Q Quinine removes the cause. E. w. Groves signature on every box. Price 25 cents.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24

TO CURE COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money If 1t falls to cure E. w. Groves signature is on each box 25c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24
TURKEYS, DUCKS,
 FOWLS,

We have them fresh to-day. Fine Fresh SPINACH.
 Boston Head LETTUCE.
 White Bleached CELERY.
 Bermuda ONIONS. FRESH EGGS,-We have Western at 17c per dog, Michigan at 19c per dog, Nearby (Conn) at 22c per dog. LAUNDRY STARCH-100 Boxes Laun- dry Starch at only 4c per h. VICTORY BRAND CONCENTRATED SOUP.-A big bargain, 7c can, 4 for 25c.
 EXTRA LARGE TABLE PRUNhS.- We have the largest size grown, 121ac h. Splendid prunes at 5c, 7c and 10c per ID. NAVEL ORANGES At attractive prices, 1Sc, 20c, 25c and BOG per dog. Large JUICY LEMONS at 10c per dog, CANNED FRUITS AND VEGETA- BLES.-The above in large stock at very reasonable prices. ). M. WEIGH & SON, 2S and 30 CONGRESS AVENUE.
 Branches:
 Fair Haven and West Haven.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24

The one great virtue of Burnett's Vanilla Extract is purltq. It Is real vanilla extract and nothing but vanilla extract.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1902-03-24

setting of a serenade aWoke the enthu- siasm of the delighted audience. The interpretation of this number Is well described by the word gorgeous Speaking of madame's nice regard for sentiment, one cannot but admire the finished art with which she sings every thing. She is absolutely without man nerisms; nor was this more plainly ap- parent than in her singing of Delibes Maids of Cadz,' in which too many vocalists indulge In meaningless panto- mime-not so Madame Nordica. Every line, every word meant something-it was truly an interpretation. or course, encoues were plenty, and madame's programme was nearly doubled by the added numbers she was compelled to give.
 The foregoing is particularly interest ing, as it will be noticed that the ma jority of the songs above mentioned are included in this evenings programme, which follows:
 PROGRAMME.
 Si Mes Vers.. Hahn b Ar1ette ....................... Vidal c La Rose. e.....,................. eWbber d Les Filles de Cadiz..........,. Delfhes Chere Mutt. it..........,.......B Bachelet a Ich Liebe Dich... Grleg I'm Kahn. n........ .......,...-.......,Gr Grieg Lotosblume ......,.........Sc .Schumann Stille Sicherheit, ...... Robert Franz c Kirchhang.. ...............N NonF1elitz Polonaise-C sharp minor Chopin
 MT. F. Romayne Simmons Q The Robin Sings. .......... MacDoWell b Song of Thanksgiving. ...,.... Alliston c At Parting g......,,............,R Rogers q Serenade ......... Richard Strauss Call, (Walkure) Wagner
 There are a few choice seats left that can be secured at the boX-office Price soc to $200.
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Polonaise--C sharp minor. r........ Chopin
 MT. F. Romayne Simmons
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Joel & Norton, of 115 Dewitt street, claims to be able to prove himself one of the heirs. MT Norton is in the em- ploy of S. S. Adams
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Brunnhilde's Call, (Walkure) :. Wagner
 There are few choice seats left that can be secured at the box-office. Price soc to $2.00
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SERMON ON FORGIVENESS
REF. c. IT. PALMER OF HARYA
 4T BATTELL CHAPEL.

His Instructive and Interesting Dis- course to Yale University Students Yesterday. The TeGf; "FOrBtve Us Our Trespassss as We Forgive Those That Trespass Against US,v
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29

Urine of the followers of Brigham Young. The little dispute on the streets last Saturday has been very generally dis cussed in Selma. A great. many think that MT. Boswell made a mistake in ever noticing the Mormons; that they ought to have been let alone and they would soon have run their course and folded their tents and sought pastures new. It is said that the Mormon elders have an- noyed the members of the Christian Church very much and have forced them- selves on them. some of them even going so far as to demand to be allowed to preach from the pulpit.
 Mir. Boswell says he Is anxious for the light of truth to be turned in on these Mormons: that free, fair and open dis cusson of Gods word with anybody will not hurt the cause of Christ, but on the contrary will strengthen believers in the faith. The Mormons say that they will answer the above card of MT. Bosweils S. both whether they will attempt to do so on the streets, in the newspapers or by circular letter. your correspondent does not know.
 The statement has been made that the Mormons do not care to convert men so much as they do young women; that eight young women were recently converted to Mormonism and carried from an adjoin- ing county to Utah, and the same au- thority informs your correspondent that the doctrine of a plurality of wives is still practioed though not as openly as formerly, on account of the law against polygamy. ysu..,,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
WILL MAKE
 AFFIDAVIT
New Lease of Life for an
 Iowa Postmaster.

Postmaster H. Randall of Dun. lap, Ia, says: "I have been a great sufferer from indigestion and result ing evils for years. Being unable to ob. tain permanent relief, resolved to try Kodd Dyspepsia Cure. Before l had taken one bottle I knew I had found what l had long looked for. After a few bottles 1 was cured of soreness in my left side that I had not been free from for over ten years. I am better to- day than for years. KodOl Dyspepsia Cure has given me new lease of life.
 ''If any suffering person will use Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, believe, if it is diseased stomach from which they suffer, that they will receive perma. nent relief. Anyone wishing can have asworn statement as to the genuinness and truthfulness of this statement"
 This testimonial is the voluntary statement of a man who has suffered, found relief and wants others to receive the same benefits. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will cure any case of stomach trouble. 1t rests the stomach by di' gesting what you eat. The rest alone would restore health. But Kod0l Dyspepsia Cure also contains tonics which build up the organ and hasten the good results. You don't have to diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di. eest what you eat. Helps children, too. kodo1 Dyspepsia Cure
 Cures all Stomach Troubles.
 Prepared only by E. Q. DEWITT & O.. Chicaso Tho a. bottle contains 2x times the soc. size.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
DEATH or CAPT. JOHN HowzE.
One. of the Black Belts Most Valued
 Citizens

Marion. April 2s.-tSpecial4)-T entire citizenship of Marion was shocked Sat- urday by the announcement of the sudden and unexpected death of Capt. John Howze. He arose early in the morning. as had been his custom for near half a century. and gave personal attention to the attending of his stock and looking after his garden, fruit and flowers. He was taken with severe pain in the ab- domen and returned to the house, when home remedies were administered and 8 doctor despatched for. He seemed to re- vive after the physician arrived, and re- marked that he felt better and called for his pipe. It was decided to remove him from the lounge, where he first laid down, to the bed, when he expired in the arms of his son-in-law, B. M. Lide.
 Captain Howze was one of Marion's oldest citizens and for more than a half century had been one of the best known and most successful business men in this section of the State. He came to Marion from Mobile, about the year 1S45, and en- tered the mercantile business. At the time of his death. he was perhaps the most extensive land owner in the Black Belt. By his deeds of kindness and his wise counsel, he won the respect, confi- dence and admiration of all with whom he came in contact and died without an enemy.
 Captain Howze married Miss Clayton of Athens. Ga.. member of one of Geor- gia's oldest and most aristocratic fami. lies, who survives him.
 The funeral services were held at the family home at o'clock Sunday and weEArsond by Rev. '. E. MqCaaa. pastor of the Methodist Church. assisted hy Rev. P. V. Bomar. pastor of Siloafi9 Baptist Church. and Rev. E. D. Patton, pastor of the Presbyterian Church. AL most every vehicle in town was in the procession that followed the remains to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
Another Negro Killing.

Late Saturday afternoon another negro killing occurred at Berlin, small sta- tion nineteen miles from the city on the Selma and Pensacola Division of the Louisville and Nashville. It seems that crowd of negroes were engaged in . game of craps on the scales near the depot George Allison walked up to where they were playing and offered to bet dime that not a man in the crowd could throw as high as ten the next throw. Marshal Jones took him up and threw more than ten. George said he would rather die than give up the dime. and threw 1t down on the ground and dared the othe negro to pick it up. When he attempted to do so a fight ensued. Marshal Jones drew his gun. George saw this and turned to run and just as he did so was shot under the right arm pit. He then ran towerd John Winters g store as fast as he could, the other negro with the pistol in his hand following him and pumping lead into his back as fast as he could pull the trigger. George fell as he reached the back door of the store and was dead in an instant. having been shot in the. back by two or the balls. besides the one he had received m his arm pit.
 James. the murderer. never stopped running. but made for thicket nearby. He was pursued by several negroes and could have been arrested. but the rail- road negroes rallied for the protection of their companion and held the farm negroes at bay until the fleeing murderer made good his escape in the gathering twilight George Allison was brother of Joe Allison, who was convicted at the last term of the Circuit Court and sem teneed to a year in the coal mines. for killing a negro some time ago.
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APPROACHING MARRIAGE.
Miss Mattie Lea Harwood to Wed
 Capt. W. L. Pitts.

Uniontown. April 2s.-(special.)-Mr and Mrs. B. F. Harwood announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Hattie Lea Harwood to Captain w. l.. Pitts, at home June 4th. Miss Harwood is most charming, highly enducated and popular young lady and has been promi- nent in social life for several years Ever since her graduation, she has been organist in the M. E. Church and has been truly faithful in this position. Cap tain Pitts is a prominent and very suc- cessful young lawyer and bids fair to attain distinction in his profession. For several years he was CaHtain of one of the companies of the StaM militia and is well known in milita5 and political circles.
 Mrs. Kate Garber's music school will hold its annual entertainment in the public school hall Friday night, May 17th. Mir. Alex Garber of Talladega will deliver an address to the pupils and patrons.
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HAIL STORM IN COFFEE.
The Young Cotton Seriously Damag-
 ed-Memorial Exercises.

Elba. April 2s-(SpecIal. l-Memorial CT ercises were held at Evergreen cemetery here Saturday. Quite number of Con- federate Veterans were in attendance and the exercises were interesting and appro- priate.
 Claude Riley delivered the memorial ad- dress and 1t was eloquent, appropriate and patriotic. G. H. Thgpen acted as mar shaI. Misses Mae Wise3end Alice Boyd recited appropriate pieces.
 The patriotic ladies of Elba entertain- ed the Confederate Veterans at their homes at dinner.
 ThereI was quite heavy hail storm here Saturday afternoon and the young crops. cotton especially. suffered great damage. One farmer who lives three miles west of town, reports that at least fifty acres of his cotton will have to be planted over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
Negroes Fined Heavily.

In, police court this morning Young Walker aged 35, and two other negroes. Arthur Taylor and Joe Lockhart aged about l6 years old. were fined 315 each, and bound over to the grand jury. charg- ed with burglary. They entered the blacksmith shop of H. Boriel on Walter Street and stole some brass and at- tempted to sell it to Peacock's Foundry. They suspected that the brass was stolen and turned the negroes over to the police, who soon found where the articles were taken from. Being unable to pay their fines they will join the street gaing for ninety days. Tom Lockett. another negro, was fined SIS for firing his pistol int East Selma. and when he was arrested the pistol was found on him and he was given an addition $50 for carrying con- cealed weapons.
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the grave. besides a large number from

the grave. besides a large number from the country. while many walked.
 A very touching scene was witnessed at the grave. Some fifty of the old ne groes, who were or had been servants or tenants of the deceased, requested that they be allowed to cover the body of the man who had been their friend and ad- wiser, and when they finished, they sang two stanzas of Nearer, My God to Thee" As the melody, sang only as the old-time darkies can sing, foated out on the air of the still Sunday afternoon. hundreds of eyes were filled with tears.
 Captain Howze was in his s1st year. He was the father of Judge A. c. Howze and Mrs. Bryan. wife of Rev. J. A. Bryan, pastor of the Third Presbyterian Church. Birmingham; H. Y. Howze. John Howze, Jr., T. M Howze and Mrs B. M. Lide Marion, and Mrs. Seawell Jones of Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
Four Weeks Meeting.

At the regular Monday morning con- ference of the city pastors this morning 1t was decided to commence a series of protracted meetings in this city on the first Sunday In June. The meeting will be carried on in the Second Baptist Church for the first two weeks, after that 1t will be moved to the First Presbyterian Church for the next two weeks, the ser- vices being participated in by all of the ministers of the city. It Is hoped that a great deal of good will come to Selma from these series of meetings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
To Play Baseball.

Secretary McGill of the Y. NJ. c. A. has arranged a series Of two games of ball for May 5 and between the local Y. M. c. A. team and that of the Central Uni- versity of Danville, Wy, which is now making a tour of the South. The people of Selma expect some good ball on that occasion. The visiting team defeated Princeton the other day. and by that it is known that the Y. M. c. A. young men are going up against some first-class ball twirlers. But Secretary McGill Is undaunted and feels confident that the Y. M. C. A. boys will give the visitors all that they may want before they cap- ture two straights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-29
Burleson Seeks Information

son of Texas today introduced a resolution calling on tho Secretary of War for infprna ton to whether General smiths order re lating to the war in Samar based pu nr. ders issued from Washington and iequesttne the transmission nf all orders issued frun Washington relative to the supp ession os ths instruction in SamaTt