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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
MASS MEETING AT FLORENCE
Earnest Efforts in Behalf of Fed
 eral Building.

Florence. Feb. 7.-(Special)-A very Anthusiasti meeting of business men ana representative citizens was held last night in the interest of the bill Whicn ha" passed the Senate and IS now pshaslls pa sl i.' tt inc House to appropriate N000O for a EaderaI building in Florence Great in- terest was manifested and all the citi- zens expressed their willingness to put forth earnest and zealous efforts in De- half of the bill and some effective work will undoubtedly be done. A committee consisting of Mayor A. E. walker, Dr. J, c. Conner and Frank Jackson were appointed to confer with the business men and take all necessary steps rep resentative will probably be sent to Washington. The need of a public build ing here is very urgent, this city having just become a second class poston1ce ana the present building, which is the only accessibIe one. being entirely inadequate for the increased needs of the of1ce
 The Merchants Association and the ln- dustrial League. the two bodies or pusl- ness men of this city. are contemplating merging the two organizations into one, so that they may do more effective work for the general interests of the city. There is now a greater cooperation on matters affecting this city than for years past. and the results will undoubtedly be very gratifying and perceptlbe.
 Business on the Tennessee river IS Tn A prosperous condition. and there Is no present prospect for the continued climb to be checked. Tho trade conditions or leading food essentials was never nrmer and the heavy receipts of corn and oats arc all absorbed as they come in. The Ten Broeck which carried the largest tow of cross-tie ever shipped from here came up again this week and cleared with two barges heavily loaded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
STROKE OF PARALYSIS.
Alex Christian of Tuscaloosa the
 Unfortunate.

Tuscaloosa, Feb. 7-(Special) )-Alex X Christian, one of TusCaloosa's efficient policemen, had a slight stroke of parayl- sis Tuesday. His entire left side is with out feeling and his face is partly paraIyzed His many friends will be glad to know that his case is not thought to be serious.
 The Tuscaloo Club has changed It's quarters from over the Merchants Ma tional Bank to one of the large store rooms in the Turner block. The building will be divided by an arch. The front room will be used as a lounging and read Ing room, while the large rear room will be for entertainments and billiard room. About twenty new members have been added to this organization, which will put it in a very hourishing condi- ton.
 Mrs. Lizzie Hewitt of Mt. Zion died at her home February 2 She was the wife of MT. Joseph Hewitt, a well-knoyn and highly esteemed citizen.
 A marriage occurred at the Probate office yesterday. The contracting parties were MT. J. T. Riley and Miss Annie Lee Hunton of Cottondale, Ala. The cere- mony was performed by Judge J. c. Brown.
 The funeral services of Mrs A. St. Ju- lian Morris. whose death occurred We'd nesday. took place yesterday afternoon at her home on Greensboro Avenue. The interment was at the Greenwood ceme- tery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08

crops are now starting in with one or two horses. and these rented. Never be- fore has the community lost so much live stock by disease.
 The Courtland Telephone Exchange, which was to have been completed and in operation some weeks ago, Is still in- complete. Just what the trouble is no one seems to know. The poles are here and some of the streets are now decorat- ed with them. The town council will use every endeavor to have the system put in. The franchise was granted some months ago.
 The long distance line has been put up through the town, and the line is now completed nearly to Tuscumbia
 There is much suffering among the poor people as result of the sudden cold spell; many arc out of wood, and, owing to the extremely bad roads, it is almost impossible to get wood even for extrava- gant- prices.
 Large numbers of negroes are immi- grating to Texas and other points from this section. Many have friends and relatives who preceded them last year and are going to join them. Several agents from plantations in the Arkansas bottoms and also from Texas have been here securing laborers for plantation work, and whole families are leaving many locations. In fact. go many of the better tenant class of negroes are leav- ing that it is becoming a serious matter as 1t Is difficult to get reliable laborers for tenants. Discouragement over bad crops is the cause given for the exodus. especially as work at good wages is promised by these agents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
WON BY MCKENZIE.
Best Drilled Man of the Eufaula
 Rifles.

Eufaula. Feb. 7.-fSpeciaD-Th Eufaula Rifles held their regular monthly prize drill and muster at their armory last night. Zenith Mckenzie won tho com pany's medal for the best drilled soldier ever about thirty-five who participated ir the contest. The athletes of the com pany gave an exhibition of their skill in a hurdle race. high jumping, high kicking and exercises on the horizontal and parallel bars. The hurdle race was won by c. G. Borg. MT. Borg also dis played fine skill on the parallel bars. Clarence Caldwell proved himself an eX- pert on the horizontal bars. Captain Whitlock had dainty bags of pop corn and peanuts served to all the ladies ana the affair wound up with hop whicn lasted until after midnight.
 The storehouse of D. F. Ard on Ran dolph Street was burglarized Thursday night and a lot of goods are missing No clue has been gained as to the robper.
 The engagement of Miss Willie Wof- rell and Mir Ben l.. Wood of Bush has been announced. The wedding will be sol emnized at the home of the cnoseh brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. E. '; W or reil. Sunday evening next. MISS Worreii Is quite popular and pretty ana mas scores of warm friends in that section. Mr Wood is one of Barbour's most pop ular and progressive farmers.
 Farm work is progressing. Corn lanos in some sections are ready for planIlns and some farmers will begin the mlddie of this month If weather condltlohs VIII permit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
TRIED TO ROB CASH BO.|
LINEMAN ATTEMPTS TO GET
 AWAY WITH MONEY.
He Also Got overcoat Belonging to Justice Dowdell-He Was Ar
 rested by Secretary Screws
 and Turned Over to Officers.

Burton E. Boykin. a telephone lineman, who resides at 223 South Decatur Street, was caught in the act of tampering with the cash box in the telephone booth sta tioned in the main corridor of the State Capitol about ' o'clock yesterday even ing and was detained at the Capitol un- til Patrolmeu Mcclellan and Roberts reached there and placed the young man under arrest.
 It was later discovered that Boykin had taken the overcoat of MT. Justice Dow dell of the Supreme Court from his of- flee. The coat was identified by Mir. Jus tice Dowdell who visited police headauar- ters and an additional c1arge of larceny will be placed against Boykin. who is gi years old and we'll known about town.
 About ' o'clock yesterday evening the attention of George Doak. negro por- ter at the Capitol. was attracted by a noise emanating from the long distance telephone booth which is located just in- side the corridor and near the main en- trance to the building. The front doors had been closed for the night. Doak went who was recognized as lineman, leave it. Boykin went up the stairway leading to the second floor of the building and Doak proceeded to make an examination into the condition of the booth.
 The negro found that an effort had been made to prize the cash box from its place and that the wires had been cut with clippers. presumably to keep the
 
 being tempered with. Doak reported to the Governor office that the lipeman had gone upstairs and Recording Secretary M- H. Screws located Boykin and placed him under arrest.
 Boykin was held at the Governors of- flee until Patrolmen Mcclellan and Rob- erts arrived and took him to police head quarters
 | Soon after Boykin left the Capitol with the patrolmen MT. Justice Dowdell re- ported to the Governors office that his oyercoat had been stolen from his room. His description of the coat tallied with description of the overcoat worn by Roykin and Mir. Justice Dowdell went to police headquarters where he fully idcn- tifed his coat.
 Boykin slept last night in cell Po- lice Sergeant Thomas said the young man had been drinking. He is employed by the Southern Bell Telephone Com pany but has been held at police head quarters before.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
WILL DOUBLE CAPACITY.
The Ella White Mills Will Be En-
 larged.

Uniontown, Feb. 7.-tSpecial)-A meet ing of the directors of the Ella White Cotton Mills was held in the Planters and Merchants Bank yesterday.
 The question of doubling the capacity of the mill was thoroughly discussed and Mcssrs. Walter White, President: J. M Langhorne and k. II. Ware were ap- pointed q committee to have the mill en- largcd and to purchase the machinery They Were further instructed to have everything ready by September 1st. tho beginning of the next business year. Ap- plication for stock was received from New York.
 A most delightful birthday dinner was given last evening by Mir. anu Mrs. J Hardie Bradford. Among the invited guests were Captain and Mrs. q. B. John son, Mir. and Mrs Gaston D. Stolen werck. Mir. and Mrs. B. Golf Snyder, Mir, and Mrs. A. L. Morgan, Mir. and Mrs. Percy Hinton and pr. and Mrs Eugene Bondurant.
 Mir E. r. Harwood. Jr., left for Gal weston, Tex. where he will enter the wholesale house of Mir. Carter Otey, a former Uniontown boy.
 Evidence of continued prosperity oi Perry County is shown in the fact that new banks will likely be established in Marion and here, Capitalists from out of town are trying to interest a few citizens in establishing q new bank at Marion.
 At a recent meeting of the Schoo Board. it was determined to dispense with the regular tuition fee for the sec ond term if the financial condition of the treasury will permit.
 MT. J. B. Christian. chairman of tho Democratic Executive Committee fol Perry County. states that every citizen ir this beat liable to poll tax has paid ant is entitled to vote.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
OPELIKA EVENTS.
White Vote of Lee Not Materially
 Changed by New Constitution.

Opelika, Feb. 6.-(, Special )-An infant son of MT. and Mrs. w. D. Warner died yesterday and the remains were inferred in the city cemetery.
 It is now quite likely that Mrs. w. P. Campbell will have a reasonable chance of securing the s10,0O0 accident insurance that her husband, MT. w. P. Campbell, carried. MT. Campbell died few days ago at the Cooper Hotel in this city, leav- ing no property. His death, it is said ! was caused from an injury to his hand from an accident, which resulted in blood poisoning.
 The City Court is doing a lively busi- ness these days. There are quite num- ber of disorderly cases among the negroes Mayor pro tenn George F. Driver is to be congratulated on his efficient ad- ministration of the law
 From the best estimates of the returns from the different beats of the county it appears that LILO white men have paid their poll tax who were regularly as- sessed, and 200 on the supplement. All but fifty-three that were assessed paid, and of that number about one-fourth were exempt on account of some public service. Three hundred and lightweight negroes on the regular assessment paid and thirty on the supplement- One thousand two hundred and fifty negroes were assessed regularly leaving about three-fourths of those assessed unpaid. However, there are about 1,200 or 1900 in the county over age The white vote Will not be materially changed by the new constitution.
 Mrs. M. J. Hightower, aged 61 years, of Salem. died yesterday at her home at that place. She was Christian lady and leaves large number of rela- tives.
 Ticket sales at the ticket office here averages about $s0OO per month. This business is surpassed by but few offices in the State. MT. J. W. Williams the energetic union ticket agent is known to nearly every one in the State and is an official who has made the roads here many friends.
 Rev. J. F. Purser the eminent Baptist divine of this city announces that he is not and will not bc a candidate for the presidency of the State college at Au- burn. His friends were anxious for him to make the race
 Dirt has bfen broken ap the Opelika sewerage system which is to cost $SO,00O A large number of hands will be given employment for several months.
 Miss Rose Rickert and Mir. J. C.. Felker of Eva nsville, Ind, were married at the home of the bride near Opelika yesterday.
 The Teachers Institute of Lee County is in session here with nearly seventy five white teachers in attendance. State Superintendent of Education. John w, Abercrombie delivered one of the ablest addresses ever heard here, He said that the State was doing all 1t could, but the causes of education demanded that the towns assist by local taxation in order p00d work cOuld on. and that compulsory education should be put in force. He spoke of the great necessi- ty for the people to have all the educa- tional facilities and he greatly impressed all who heard him.
 Major William Selden of the State Agricultural Department is here getting samples of the fertilizers on sale at this point and visiting the large fertilizer factories.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Death of coIev Millsap.

Evergreen, Feb. 7.-(special) )-Coley Millsap, who has been sick for quite awhile with consumption, died here Thursday night at the home of MT. w. A. Fountain. Mir Millsap was about 10 wears old. He was for number of years engaged in the livery business here with his brother, Jeff Millsap until his health began to fail. MT, Mlflsap was a peaceful. quiet citizen and had many friends in Conecuh County who will re- gret to hear of his death. H leaves a mother. one sister. Mrs D. c. Rutland two brothers. Jeff and Reuben Millsap. The remains were inferred in the Ever green cemetery this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Roosevelt's Golden Opportunity.

St. Louis Republic.
 The Presidents conviction of the shame fulness of the contemplated attempt to compel Cuban choice between starva- ton and annexation will also give much pleasure to Americans contemplating the situation from the American point of view as opposed to the imperialist point of view A deliberate precipitation of dire calamity on the Cuban people in order to force them into surrendering their national independence as the only means of averting ruin would consti- tute a contemptible act of tyranny by z great people dealing with a weaker. Such a course would be more disgraceful even than a war for conquest in that 1t would be cowardly and sordid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Where Would She Carry It2

Huntsville Republican.
 On account of some recent outrages being committed upon women in Virginia some one has suggested that the women be taught to use firearms and also carry them habitually. It may be good pre- ventative. but where on earth would a woman conceal a pistol? If they have a pocket in their skirt the weight of the firearms would naturally have a tendency to make the skirt hang one sided which would cause rapid discard ing of the pistol carrying habit for pro- lection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
A Plain Statement.
Richmond Times.

INICIIITUIIH IILIeb.
 By taking Cuba away from Spain we deprived her of d great market for her two staples-tobacco and sugar. We have given Cuba no other market than that which we took away, and we must not leave those unfortunate people to strive as a silent witness of the tribute paid by the American people to tariffs. which exist only for the benefit of the few at the expense of the many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Eating Too Much.
pothan Home Journal.

Dothan Home Journal.
 A scientific expert says that the Ameri- can working man is overfed. Yes, there are two of those men in Dothan. brick mason and carpenter, whom we are afraid eat too much, and if that scientific expert will come down here we will help him investigate and bring them down to the right quantity, of meat and bread and things. No respectable American working man should eat too much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Ought to Be Satisfied.

MObIIe ReBlsttF.
 Some of the Democratic stalwarts in Congress are unable to let well enough alone. They want another caucus of party members. They got a great deal more out of the last caucus than they had the right to expect yet they are not contented. They belong to the rule or ruin faction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Atlanta Federal Prison

Atlanta, Ga. Feb. --Forty-one prison CTS from Albany and Sing Sing. arrived at o'clock this afternoon and were taken to the new federal prison. Although the penitentiary is yet to be formally opened. it already has seventy-flve in. mates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
"Capillary.'

St me of Minnie Maddern Fiske's friends were discussing in her presence the req sons for the great crowds at the "Du Barry performance. One lady suggest ed Mrs Leslie Carters famous Titan locks as great drawing card. "Ah, see" said Mrs Fiske herself endowed with a wealth of Titan hair, its a case of capillary attraction"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Scene Has Changed.

Birmingham News.
 Crumpacker. Moody, Dick and that ilk are anarchronisms. They might have played part and played 1t well when mems blood ran riot with the heat of in ternecine war But the scene has changed There are no considerations weighty enough to justify the Republi- can party in giving heed to their sec tional and bigotcd demands. Let us have nparC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
A Severe Frost.
Mobile Heral

MObiIe HefaIu.
 A lecturer in Lewistown, Ill.,, eneoun- tered a severe frost the other evening when he spoke of Grover Cleveland as a 'back number" The country has woke up to the fact that Cleveland was one of the greatest of our Presidents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Nations Honor at Stake.

Boston Globe.
 Reducing the war taxes will not absolve us from our duty to Cuba. We may knock off a few cents on wine. We may Tighten the burdens of manufactur- CTS of playing cards, of pawnbrokers and few public caterers and assist the sugar trust in extracting $5000,0o0 an- nuaIly from the pockets of Americans, but we do 1t at the expense of the national honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Always Promotes Jobbery.

NeW York Times.
 It is practically impossible to legislate money out of the treasury into the pockets of private individuals honestly and fairly. The attempt has always in- volved jobbery and always will. and the history of our politics contains no blacker or more disgusting chapters than those recounting the true story of such job bery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
All at Once.
Birmingham Ledger.

BlrmlnS1dW l'eustl.
 The officers of the 3rd Regiment arc sending in their resignations one by one. Why not all at once? Then the cap tains might follow them and the men disband That would wipe out the dis cord. Then if the same men and officers who are in accord should wish to form another regiment. that would be more inclined to peace In time of peace, they could do so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
The Educated American Woman.

Minneapolis Journal
 If it were not for the American women, especially the college women or those who have been educated in other ways, American life at the threshold of the busy twentieth century with Trade as its omnipresent and alluring motto in this strenuous nation would be dull. monotonous. sordid and without uplift- ing tendencies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
What is Needed.
Damnnnll

DemOpOlIs Dispatch.
 A French inventor has produced new voting machine which is said to secure secrecy and accuracy But what is needed is a machine that will ring bell in case a man doesn't vote the way he is paid to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Needs a Good Road.

Luverne Journal.
 An Atlanta writer in one of the local papers makes strong appeal for good road from Atlanta to the reformatory We are satisfied Atlanta needs good road in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
WITH ALABAMA EDITORS.
Take to the Woods.
Eufaula Times.

EufauIa Ilmes,
 Gee whiz! All the men in the vicinity of Wellesley will have to take to the woods on the first day of May. as there will be d debate on that day between the students of Vassar and Wellesley col leges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
No Harm in Helping Cuba.

Philadelphia Record.
 The Congress can help the Cubans and help consumers at the same time with out injury to any deserving industry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Chicago Tribune

Chicago Tribune.
 IA good man has gone" wrote the edi- tor of The Hickory Ridge Missouran, in winding up his obituary of Colonel Wop- pajaw. "ITe was honored and respected by ak and a large concourse of sympa- thizing friends and neighbors followed to the tomb all that was mortal of our distinguished citizen, except leg which he had the misfortune to lose while fighting bravely at Chickamauga thirty eight years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
TALK OF THE DAY.
Vigorous Views on Timely Topics
 from Prominent Papers.
Entitled to No Consideration.

Entitled to No Consideration. Philadelphia Ledger.
 The sugar trust is entitled to no con- sideration; let ts deprive 1t of prohibitory duties and at the same time help Cuba by admitting her sugars free. The con- sumer will then get his sugar at the lowest possible price and the growers of cane and beet sugar will turn their attention to crops that will pay for them selves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN
Bright Paragraphs to Relieve thu
 Seriousness of Life.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
 Miss Singleton-Society is all well enough for those who are single and want to marry.
 Mrs. Wedderly-Yes, and for those who are married and want to forget 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Tit-Bits.

Tit-Bits.
 Wife--Do you think Tommy disturbs our neighbor with his drum?
 Husband-Tm afraid so; the man next door made him present of a nice new knife today, and suggested that Tommy should cut open the drum and spend the money that Is inside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Judge

JUuEF.
 Civil Service Examiner (very sternly, to Erastus Smith. colored, who aspires to the office of mail-carrIer)-How far Is 1t from the earth to the moon?
 Erastus dn terror)-Golly, boss! ef yo's gwine 10 put me on dat route I don't want de job
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Philadelnhia Press.

Say" cried the first flea in poor tab by's fur, we're simply making this cat wild''
 Hal" said the second. "then she's a wildcat, and that makes us golfers" How so?
 Playing on the lynx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Philadelphia Press.

Philadelphia Press.
 Tom-She said she had never been kissed.
 Dick-Then I suppose you kissed her. No she kissed me, saying she always attended to such matters herself
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
DISEASE AMONG STOCK.
Many Farmers of Lawrence County
 Are Heavy Losers.

Courtland, Feb. 7.-(SpeciaL)-owing to the large number of stock lost by blind staSeers" renA"t'y, there IS a great scar 1eciaIly of mules. in this mali farmers especially tss. who have heretofore
 cad of stock have lost year reduced to straight iccs Many who havc
 )ur and even siX horse
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Chicago Daily News.

Chicago Daily News.
 "Ah!' sighed the young widow, mo other man can fill poor Johns place. I loved him from the bottom of my heart" l"
 'Of course" rejoined the sympathetic friend, but you know there is always room at the top
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-08
Punch

Punch.
 Mother-But Jacky, I don't think a clockwork engine would be a good toy for you to give baby. Hes such a little thing, he'd only break 1t.
 Jacky-Oh. but mother, I'd promise Yon I'd never let him even touch it! -a