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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
"rHE PRINCESS BLANCA"
A Romantic Love Story by Maurus
 Jokai.

The Advertiser has just perfected ar engagements with the Bowen-Merrill. Co, of Indianapolis, Ind. Book Publishers, for the exclusive use, Tn this territory, of The Princess Blanca, a romantic love story, by Maurus Jokai He Is regarded by many critics as the greatest living novelist He Is a Hungarian and a num- Der of his novels have had enormous runs.
 It will be printed in the Daily Adver- tiser and the opening chapters will ap- pear Sunday morning. The Princess B.anca is the most thrilling love story of the year and will undoubtedly be read with absorbing interest.
 Dent miss the opening chapters. Re- member 1t starts Sunday. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

FowIkes. s25o; M. L. Calhoun, $z5o; II. H. Jones, $2.b0; Wm. Ligon. y2.00. Hal Vaughan, $2.0o; Wni. Driskeil. $z.00; w. e. Privett, S2.V0; John Creagh, sz00; F. N. Kelly. y2.O0; Theo Prineas, s1.00; Jno. An Wallis, $1.00; H. l.. Dudley, n.oo; !. L. Iwerson. $1.00; F. Litsey. N.uo: ]. F. Hale. sl.U; R. k. Bedding, a.00; Burns wooley. 50 cents; w. o. Allen, 50 cents; j. B. Pow- CTS, 50 cents; Hugh McPherson. 50 centsss Jos Stewart, 2S cents. Total, $i.840-75. Sutscription guaranteed by directors 165: grand total B O06. .75
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

IFS your property safe' Is it not possible for some one to steal it3 Could it not be destroyed by ref
 In offices and at home there is always great risk of loss. In the Safety Deposit Vault of The First Ma tiona Bank of Montgomery absolute security is aford- ed to box holders. Place your valuables in these boxes and you will not be worried by the fear of loss Your freedom from anxiety will bring perfect content and the investment to secure it need not be large.
 boxes rent at S. co and upward per annum, accord ing to size.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Died at waynesville.


 Ed. Whatley. prominent young mer- chant and planter of Southside. died at Waynesyille, N. C., on Sunday last ot consumption and his remains passed through this city yesterday on the way to Old Town Church, where they were inferred today. About two years ago MT. Whatiey disposed of his mercantile interests across the river and removed to Asheville, in the hope that the climate there would restore him to health. but the disease had made such inroads on his constitution that he at last succumDed thereto. He was about thirty years of age and leaves wife and two children to mourn his passing away. He was very pop9iar in the neighborhood where he resided and there is universal regret among all of his old friends that he las passed away.
 Natatorium Will Be Built,
 The natatorium at the Y. M. c. A, Will be built. The sum of S4,5O0 was want ca 10 build it and over sS.o00 of that handsome two-story structure in the renr or the present handsome edifice and will pc an ornament to the City and the pride. The directors of the Association will keep on working unt.: che entire amount is Iaiseo, put enough has been subscribed to guarantee the erection of the natato- rum. Here is a list of those who have subscribed and the amounts they gave: C. ". Hooper, $10o; G. c. Vaughan, siOo; Mrs. McKinnon $50: l.. M. Hooper. s5o: Nat Waller. $50; j. E. Axford, $50; A. II, Mcleod, 50; w. W. Burns, $50; Selma Brick and Tile Company, $50; Colonel Ab- bott. $50; E. H. Hobbs, $50: pr. Harper. go; V. B. Atkins. $50: A. c. Parrish. $50: George H. Craig, $25; W. c. Agee, Sa5; M. B. Smith .$25: L. w. Hubbard S25: J. l.; Clay, s26; E. Gnlman, $25: J. c. Ad- Ter, 70; M Leva. s25; K. H. Mabry, s25; T. p. Gary, s25: J. F. Hooper. s25: w. s Butler. $25; J. B. Parke, $25; J. M. Clinic, N2; C. Kirkpatrick, $25: R. s. Carothers' $i5; Eugene Robbins, $10 Dr. Howard Mo; x. w.. Huston. s10; Mrs Force. s1O: Dr. Reynolds, $10: George Wise, S1O Dr. waller So; Liepold Bros, s1o; W. F. AL Young & Co. s1o R. L. Hooper. sio: C T.. Boggs, $1O; c. Hayes, $io: R. E. Jones $io; J. M: Eskridge. $10; H. H. CaIien. Sl0: M. l. Worrell. $l0; Harris Lewis. sio: R G; Moran: N0; Eugene Culverhouse, Sio; U. Murray. $6; J. w. Gowen $6; W 1T, Tin ton, s; B. R. Howard. s5; J. B. Wilkil,- ss son; 70; H. Coleman. s; c: H. Kyser, Huston. s: L. c. Palmer, s5; Irvine Fox 5s; John Rennie. $5; Smith Robbins, s5: Eugene Purviance, S; Ben Pfeiffer' Sbs Joe kyser. $5; F. s. McCord. $5: Edgar Russell. $5; John Carothers, S5: pr. Ro- gan. 5; W. E. Morrison, $5; J. H. Dunk HI iin. S; J: F. Walker, 8; Claude ''wSrt e Russell. 1 ss5O h A Dr MPsidsm PsI.a :ssO: Hugh McCown. S250; s. R. Stewart S2S0: Ralph kayser. $2.50; J. F. Buhler. $25o: L. Mckinnon. $250; W. L, Mckee s2 s0. R. M Goldsworth, $2.50; L. W. Hubhar1 E'50; yunius Gait, s2.50; H M Eskridge' SEQ; Dan Mitchell, $2.50: P. IT. Vaughan 'r' Sz'Oo; l.. H. Adams. $z.5o; $. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
WILL SLAUGHTER SQUIRRELS.
The Game No Longer Protected by
 Law in Madison.

Law in Madison.
 Huntsville, July 3.-(Special.)-The squirrel killing law in Madison County went out July 1 for three months, and during that time the sportsmen expect to slaughter large numbers of the anil mals. The protection of the law has all lowed q. large increase in the squirrels.
 Robert c. Brickell, purchaser of the Huntsville gas plant, declares that there is no truth in the report that negotia- tions are being made with the Huntsville Railway. Light sRnd Power Company for a transfer of tKe plant to it. Such combiE ation would be against the inter- ests of the people of this city. Neither company has ever given satisfactory service and a combination would prob ably solidify public sentiment and force the municipality to install it's own plant, as has often been proposed,
 Col. A. s. Colyar of Nashville will ad- dress the Alabama Bar Association Fri day night on Incidents in the Life of Andrew Jackson The members of the local bar expect 8 large membership of the State Association to be present to- morrow and Saturday.
 R. W. Shaw. manager of the Shaw Bakery Company, has filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy. The liabilities and assets are onominal. The case does not affect the company of which Mir. Shaw is manager, it being private mat ter.
 The members of Madison Lodge. No. 25, l. O. o. F.. met last night and elected officers for the next six months as fol- lows; Isidore Wind. Noble Grand; H. c. Blair, Vice. Grand; J. J. Kennamer, Sec retary; c. A. Williams, Treasurer.
 , Relatives in Huntsville have received information of the death of Mrs. Charles A. Morton, wife of a wealthy citizen of Fargo, N. D. Mrs Morton was a sister, in-law of. Charles P. Lane, editor of The Tribune.
 The Alabama Bar Association will con- vene here tomorrow. Among the promi- nent arrivals tonight are President E. l.. Russell of Mobile and Hon. John NJ. AL len of Tupelo, Miss.
 A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed here yesterday by J. Croppenbacher, a contractor and builder in Tuscumbia. The petitioners assets are $657 and his liabilities gre S1,000.
 The Shaw Bakery and Candy Company made an assignment today to J. c. King as assignee. Liabilities $12,300; assets $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Machinists May Strike.

The union ma chnists of this city have presented a new scale to the proprietors of the machine shops in the district. The scale calls for 35 cents an hour for a day of nine hours and the recognition of a committee of the union in each plant None of the shops have signed the scale as yet and the union men threaten to walk out if the scale is not signed by O o'clock Saturday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Amateur Press Association.

New York. July 3-The National Anna teur Press Association began its twenty fifth annual convention here today. J. Nixon of Crowley, La, President of the association. occupied the chair. Sixty five delegates from all parts of the country were present. The annual cleo ton of officers win take place tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Asks for q Receiver.

A petition was filed in the Chancery Court this morning to have the Great Elk Coal Company formerly the Elk Riv- CT Coal Company, placed in the hands of a receiver The petition was filed by Henry 5. Jenkins ct al., majority stock holders of Baltimore. Md. The Company was organized in July, 190o and has been operating properties about Carbon Hill It was incorporated with capital of s3O,- 100
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Fletcher Held Without Bail.

John Henry Fletcher. the negro who is charged with the dastardly assault upon Mrs. Addie Wall, the widow who lives near Pratt City, two weeks ago, was given a preliminary trial today be- fore Justice H. B. Abernathy and held without bail. He will be indicted, most likely, at the next term of the grand jury. Mrs. Wall has identified the negro. Fletcher denied his guilt and has made efforts to establish an alibi. He is a coal miner by profession and had on his mining clothing when the alleged assault was made
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

New and handsome brick business houses are being erected on the burned district on the north side of the square A handsome two story house will go up on the corner next to the bank, the second story to be used as an opera house. Walter B. Wood, J. c. Griffin and Lee Allen are the owners of the houses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

sediment or Set- ting indicates an
 unhealthy condi- ton of the kid
 neys; if it stains your linen 1t is evidence of kid ney trouble; too frequent desire to pass It or pain in the back is also
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Ford-Kemp.

Gadsden, July 3.-(Special. )-Oliver Ford and Mrs. Katie May Kemp. were mar ried at Hokes Bluff Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Ford is the daughter of W. l. Full IIneton and has many friends in Gadsden. MT. Ford is d member of the firm of Burlington & Ford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Armstead Brown, for some years Regis ter in Chancery for this county, has re- signed to practice law. and J. A. Will Hams has been appointed his successor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Besides the ss,5Oo raised from life mem
 bership cards. they have several hundred dollars in the treasury and early in the spring 1t is expected that dirt will be broken for the elegant new $z0.000 home. The Elk Lodge here Is in most flourish ing condition and new members are taken into the order at every meeting or the order. Hon. J. Craig Smith, State Treasurer, who was a member of this lodge several years ago, will come back as a member and will actively affiliate with 1t again. The Elks are doing some fine financiering now. in order to erect their new home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

The crop conditions in this county are very bad. In some portions of the county it has been twelve weeks since any rain fell. Corn is almost a total failure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Negro Cuts His Wife.

Henry Thompson. a negro at Bessemer, seriously and perhaps fatally cut his wife in nineteen places on her body at an early hour this morning. It was a family dispute. Thompson is at large
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
PRIMARY IN CHAMBERS.
W. G. farrell Nominated for Super
 intendent of Education.

Lafayette, July 3.-(SpeciaI. )-Ihe prI- mary election to select nominee for County Superintendent of Education last Saturday resulted in the selection of w. G. farrell, the present incumbent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Linden on a Boom.

w K. Chapman, a member of the Com missioners Court of Marengo county, and one of the most active promoters or the developments now going on down the BirminRham, Selma and New Orleans, was visitor to Selma today ana talked to your representative in most enter taining manner about the development and progress of Linden, and among other things said:
 T have not seen the decision of the Supreme Court of Alabama on the re- moval of the court house and cannot say just yet what action the Commissioner s Court will take about erecting new court house But I do know that Linden is one a considerable boom and that we are going to have one of the finest nttle towns in the State of Alabama. water is quite an item in our section. Atter boring down through several stratas or rock and layers of sand to depth or over eleven hundred feet fine stream of water has been struck near the depot and the citizens of the new part Of town and greatly elated over this stream or pure, wholesome water. that comes gush- ing up from such a great depth. The well has a flow of over thousand gal Ions an hour, enough to furnish water for considerable sized town.
 Three stores have already been erected near the depot and the contract for four more brick stores Is ready to be let Judge s. P. Prowell Is figuring on the erection of four thousand dollar resi-
 
 tain John c. Webb of Demopolis, has just purchased twenty-eight lots In the new part of the city and will erect an extensive brick yard on part of 1t, and just as soon as his brick Is ready he will put up a splendid block of buildings on the business lots that he has purchased, near the depot. Captain Webb Is wide awake business man and says he sees bright future for Linden and he pro- poses to get in the push and help bGild a new and progressive city at the capital of the great county of MarengO. Work on the oil mills is progressing most favorably and by the time the new crop of cotton seed is ready for the market 1t will be ready to crush them. Our people are all feeling happy and contented ard are grasping the opportunity afforded them by the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans being extended into our practically undevoloped territory and in a year or two this new country will be one of the finest. if not the finest por- ton of Alabama"
 Life Memberships.
 The Selma Lodge of Elks has issued thirty-five life membership cards at $1OO each and has now in the treasury 8, 50O from that source. The Elks have already paid for the beautiful site for their home, corner of Water and Lauderdale Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

A series of meetings is in progress at the Methodist Church, being conducted by Rev. E. w. Fulmer who is doing some excellent preaching
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Personal and Local.

Gillie Johnson of Lexington precinct. was in the city today and says that crops the County as they had q good rain less than a week ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Opelika. July 3.-CSpecial.) very little rain since March and the thermom- eter at 10l in the shade. Opelikians are not much encouraged by the present weather prospects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Mrs. w. K. Chapman and Miss Maggie Coleman of Marengo passed through the city yesterday on their way to Buffaio Lithia Springs, Va, to spend the summers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Opelika has been experiencing the ter TOTS of an ice famine this week. It is with difficulty that the customers can be supplied and most of them are put on shcrt allowance. It is causing great in- convenience
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

J. M Monk of Phenx died there yes terday aged P years. He had been iii only twelve days. He leaves a large fam fly. His remains were inferred at Sa- lem.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Two new rural delivery routes started from OpeIika July 1, making four in op- eration. The establishment of these routes, the vast benefit the farmers will derive from them. and the salaries paid out to the carriers are the result of the efforts of Congressman Henry D. Clay ton,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Prof. J. c. Calhoun. who is now teach ing in the State School of Florida ak Tallahassee, is spending some time with relatives in this city and County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

convincing proof that the kidneys and blad- der are out of order,
 what to Do.
 There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed, that pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every wish in curing rheumatism, pain In the back. kidneys. liver. bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It conects inability to hold water and scalding pain in passing 1t, or bad effects following use of liquor, wine or beer. and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night. The mild and the extra ordinary effect of Swamp.Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for its won derful cures of the most distressing cases If you need medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists in Soc. and $l. sizes.
 You may have sample bottle of this wonderful discovery EE
 and book that tells K: 5+s!:s:ss more about it. both sent [ s;si;t:; ;sia;;S; absolutely free by mail. sssA.1zs:11!s slels G Address pr. Kilmer & Home of swampRoot Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. When writing men hon reading this generous offer in this paper. Don't make any mistake, but remember the name. Swamp Root, Dr. Kilmer's s Swamp Root, and the address. Bingham ton, N. Y., on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
DEATH OF VIM. JER1NaAN.
He Was One of the Oldest Citizens of
 Barbour County.

Eufaula, July 3.-(Special.) )-William Jernigan one of the oldest citizens of the county died at his home twelve miles south of the city Tuesday morning and
 was buried near there yesterday. He was 7S years old and has been residing in the neighborhood of Belcher nearly all his life. He was known and esteemed by a very wide circle of friends He was a consistent member of the church nearly all of his life. He leaves a large family of children, grandchildren and great-grand children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

The sewer company is working 1eO ne- groes at $1 per day and will continue 1t for many months. The merchants are reaping a harvest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

X John Terry. prominent merchant of Hamburg, was in the city today and says that they are literally burning up for want of rain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Have Kidney Trouble
 and Don't Know 1t.
How To Find Out.

Fill bottle or common glass with your water and let it stand twenty-four hours; a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Work on the Columbus and Eufaula and Gulf Railroad is progressing. There are now nearly one hundred men work ing with wheel barrows and a car load of mules is expected. The grading, owing to a heavy fill which had to be made in the beginning has only progress ed about three-quarters of a mile but it will be pushed much more rapidly from now on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

w. D. McIver passed through ths city today on his way back to Montgomerg from attending the Farmers Institute at Uniontown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

F. F. Wise Is spending his vacation ii1 Washington, and will visit the battle fields of Virginia while he is theres
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
cHAuTAUoUA LAKE, NEW xoGR Cool and Pleasant, 1,450 Feet Above
 the Sea.

On main line of Erie Railroad. midway between Cincinnati and New York. The best way to so Is by way of Erie R. R.. the natural way. most comfortable, most direct. No change of cars from Cincin- natl. Handsome ChautauQua Lake sold- CT and Chautauoua quarterly furnished free on application to g. T. Surratt. Tick eft Agent, Union Station. in Montgomery. or write H c. Hoiabird, Q. A. P. D. Erie failroad, No. il West Fourth St., Cincs1- natl. O. Tickets sold through to New tauoua and Niagara Falls over the Erie R. R. from Montgomery without extra charge. ady--te
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Miss Lutie Pitts, after . visit to thd family of Judge Pitts. has returned to her home in UnioQtown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Information of the death of J. w. Woodham, prominent citizen of the county who resided near White Pond has been learned here. Mir. Woodham was a prominent and influential farmer and was we'll known and highly esteemed in this city. He was about 50 years old and leaves e wife and a large family of children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Mrs. Kate s. Bennett highly respect ed lady. died at her home at CarIowvilfa a day or So ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Money talks. Even the nickel you drop in a slot machine will give you q weigh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
1o1 DEGREES AT oPELIKA.
Very Little Rain Has Fallen There
 Since March

United States Deputy Marshal H. Gib- son came in this morning with Bill and Lee Teal. who went to Georgia some time ago to evade the authorities. They were brought here for trial before Commis- sioner T. D. Sanford. As the Marshal came with them. heA discovered mann moth copper still and full outfit for mak- ing whiskey near High Shoals. He promptly destroyed the outfit and turn ed out the 400 gallons of whiskey and
 beer he found There was no one near the still and there Is no clue to the own CTS, Il t14rLM1MIN&
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed here yesterday by J. Croppenbacher a contractor and builder in Tuscumbia The petitioners assets are $657 and his liabilities gre S1,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

The records of the City Court for the month of June are unusual. They show that the officers are diligent and that the law breakers are ever in evidence Dur ing this month $441.10 in fines and $SS in work was collected, which is at the rate of nearly $6,O0O per year. This showing is the work mainly of Chief M. D. Nor gan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

was in the city today and says that crops are not suffering so badly in his part Of the County as they had good raJn less than week ago.
 Mrs. W. K. Chapman and Miss Maggie Coleman of Marengo passed through the city yesterday on their way to Buffaio Lithia Springs, Va, to spend the summers
 Prof. J. c. Calhoun. who is now teach ing in the State School of Florida ak Tallahassee, is spending some time with. relatives in this city and County. John Terry a prominent merchant of Hamburg. was in the city today and says that they are literally burning up f0r want of rain.
 w. D. McIver passed through ths city today on his way back to Montgomery from attending the Farmers Institute aE Uniontown.
 F. F. Wise Is spending his vacation ifs Washington, and will visit the battle fields of Virginia while he is theres
 Miss Lutie Pitts, after a visit to the family of Judge Pitts. has returned to her home in UnioQtown.
 Mrs. Kate s. Bennett. highly respect ed lady died at her home at CarIowvilla a day or So ago
 Mir, and Mrs. Preston Bennett have rs- turned from their bridal tour.
 Mrs. R. L. somerville will spend the summer In Texas.
 E. Carlisle. Jones of Birmingham. is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

The Shaw Bakery and Candy Company made an assignment today to J. C. King as assignee Liabilities $12.3O0; assets $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

The Alabama Bar Association will con- vene here tomorrow. Among the promi- nent arrivals tonight are President E. l.. Russell of Mobile and Hon. John NJ. All len of Tupelo, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04
Life Mem berships.

The Selma Lodge of Elks has issued thirty-fve life membership cards at $1OO each and has now in the treasury s. 50O from that source. The Elks have already paid for the beautiful site for their home. corner of Water and Lauderdale Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Master Tom, the bright and interesting 10 year old son of MT. and Mrs. w. T. Berry, died at the home of his parents last night and was buried this afternoon in Fair View cemetery. He was stricken with typhoid fever and gradually grew runrsa until tha end came.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

wonderful discovery and a book that tells more about it, both sent absolutely free by mail.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

Mir, and Mrs. Preston Bennett have re- turned from their bridal tour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-07-04

At a regular meeting or the City Coun- ell yesterday evening George N. Hand- cock, J. A. Watson and J. M. Jones were elected policemen for the ensuing year. D. T. Sheehan was reelected street overseer and Mir Loyd city sexton.
 The Eufaula Rifles held their regular weekly drill last night and are prepar- ing to go into camps July s. Captain WbItlock thinks he will carry forty or more men