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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
DEATH OF MRS. W. T. OWENS.
She Was a Highly Esteemed Resi-
 dent of Troy.

Troy. May 3.-(Special.) )-Mrs. Sallie E. Owens, wife of w. T. Owens, died at their family residence in this city yesterday evening at 1;30 o'clock. She was first attacked with la grippe. and then pneu- monia from which she died.
 Mrs. Owens was known throughout this city and the surrounding country as a noble woman. She was d member of the Baptist Church at this place, and was a devout Christian.
 She had attained the age of 59 years. and her life's record is one of fortitude and forbearance, bright with ministra- tions of mercy and rare devotion to the Masters cause. Her interment took place this afternoon at o'clock at the new cemetery In this city.
 A series of meetings is being held in the Presbyterian Church at this place by the pastor. Rev. J. C. Sturgeon. assisted by Rev J. T. Ponder of Prattville. These meetings are being well attended. and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Edward Flynn in Selma.

Edward Flynn of Birmingham accom- panied by J. deB. Hooper, are in Selma today for the purpase of trying to set tie the warrant against Mir. Flynn, grow ing out of the Flynn-Leath shooting scrape out at the pavilion. during the session of the convention of the Federa- tion of Labor of Alabama. The warrant charges both men with an assault with intent to murder Only one or two wit nesses besides the delegates to the con- vention witnessed the shooting, and it is going to be hard for the city to get witnesses here in Selma to prove the shooting. On that account it is possible that the city may allow MT. Flynn to plead guilty and take a good round fine, thus settling the thing out of court It is understood that Mir. Leath does not want his case settled out of court, but feels that he only shot in self-defence and will demand full, fair, impatial trial. which he will get. if he wants to stand his trial before Mayor Mcleod. The cases are set for May 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
STRANGER THAN
 HISTORICAL NOVELS. The New Flat.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
 MT. and Mrs. Wellover started out house hunting early one morning, intend ing to spend the entire day in that occu- patton.
 The agent of the first flat they examined told them the rent would be s20 a month, which was $10 less than they had ex- pected.
 Any objection to children?" asked Mrs. Wellover.
 ''None at all'' replied the agent.
 How often does the janitor wash the windows?"
 Whenever you want them washed and no oftener.
 How about the steam heat?"
 ''We don't shut it off until the last of May and not then if the weather is cool"
 What kind of a janitor have you?'
 Hes a good-natured man with an im- pediment in his speech. and can't talk"
 It was a second floor fiat. with rooms we'll lighted, as many closets as rooms, a large pantry, deadened floors, all the modern conveniences, and was new and in a good part of town.
 And only $2o a month"; murmured Mrs. Wellover. Gan 1 be dreaming"
 Whereupon she plnched herself and found she was.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Accident in Macon, Miss.

A special from Macon. Miss. says a special train of the Southern Railway, bearing officials of the road. this morn- ing ran into a buggy with two horses at- tached. driven by Miss Ada Mcleod. daughter of one of the most prominent citizens, killing the young lady and both horses, and demolishing the vehicle. The engineer of the train will be arrested, says the special
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
The Con, Man and the Farmer

"Bless my soul!" exclaimed the con- fidence man, meeting an honest granger on the street. Isn't this my old Uncle Xxi Hoskins of Minnonk?"
 "Yes it is." replied the honest granger. And you're my nephey. Pink Slodger. the biggest rascal that ever went un- hung I was in hopes somebody had shot you by this time. If it's convenient I'd like to have that s4 you borrowed of me sixteen years ago. Thought I'd forgot 1t, did ye?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Real Estate Transfers.

One of the features of the Selma depart ment of The Advertiser hereafter, will be the publication of the transfers of real estate. once a.. week. The Advertiser representative has made arrangements to get a correct list of the deds filed for record each week, and will give the names of the seller and buyer and the amount paid for each piece of land filed for record. This is something that has been needed in Selma for long time, and will not only be of great interest to the public, but will give real estate a big boost in Dallas When a man secs his neighbor investing in real estate he will | go to Investigating such matters for him. | self, with the result that he, too. will | soon be seller or buyer. The following transfers have been filed | for record with the Probate Judge since May l. V. B. Atkins. ct al.. to the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks, lot in city, con- sideration, s. John Cunningham to J. A. Minter. one tenth interest in 80 acres. consideration | $4o.
 Building and Loan Association to Nathaniel Waller, lot in Selma, considera ton. $1OO
 | Jamie and Steve Dawson to J. A. MinteI l one-tenth interest in 80 acres, considera. ton s4o.
 | D. Cunningham to J. A. Minter, one tenth interest in 30 acres. consideration $40
 | J. W. Duval to B. J. Shuster, lot ir | city of Selma, consideration s60. | Mary and Joe Morrison to J. A. Minter one-tenth interest in 80 acres. considera ton $25.
 Rebecca Hatcher to Frank Boykn interest in piece of land, considera tion $10o.
 Thomas Hatcher, ct al.. to Franl
 Boykin. interest in piece of land. con. sideration, $210.
 Jeff Hatcher to Frank Boykin. interest in piece of land, consideration, s15o
 Mary Hunter to l.. and N. Railroad
 right of way, consideration s1.
 William and Cecil Moore, one tentf
 interest in 80 acres of land. consideration
 $40
 Natalie O'Brien to Julia C. Bumgarten
 southwest corner lot S9. Broad Street
 consideration 5000.
 N. E. Spiva to B. s. and N. o. Rail
 road, right of way, consideration. $32. 25
 William and J. D. Stodermier, one-tentf
 interest in 80 acres, consideration, $40.
 Eliza and George Washington to J. A
 Minter. one-tenth interest in 80 acres O
 land, consideration $40.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
His Skull Fractured.

At Benton. on Friday last Charles Duvsl. who was working for Jones Roll ing. had his skull fractured and is now in an unconscious condition. He was helping to handle some sills. when one of them slipped and struck him on the head. Mir. Duval is a good man and has a great many friends in Selma who will regret to learn that he was the victim of such a serious accident. The latest news from Benton. received this afternoon is to the effect that he is no better and his life is despaired of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
McDavid's New lob.

R. P. McDavid. Secretary of State. has been appointed Superintendent for Brad street, at the Birmingham office MT. McDavid's term as Secretary of State will not expire until November. but the new job will hardly interfere with his holding the office until the expiration of the term. MT. McDavid Is we'll known all over the State. He was formerly a newspaper man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Y. M. c. A. Notes.

Rev. A. A. Little will speak to men only Sunday afternon at S:3o o'clock in the Association hall. MT. w. F. Bailey will sing beautiful solo. All men are cordially invited.
 There will be a gospel meeting for hoys this afternoon at o'clock In the boys room of the Assocjation.
 Secretary McGill will address the mems meeting at the Railroad Department Monday evening at 7:45 o'clock. Subject "A Wise Choice.''
 The Y. M. c. A. team will cross fats on Monday and Tuesday next with the club of the Central University. Danville. Ky. This club is semi professional, and as the Y. M. C. A. team is a fine one, the fans of Selma may expect some fine ball on the days above.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
RANDY DOVES KITCHEN

Eiiis were married at the Orryille Baptist Church at 2:30 D. m on Wednesday, April 5Vth by Rev. Richard Hall. pastor of the bride. Mrs. Richard Hall played Men delssohn's wedding march as the bridal party intered the church. First came ushers. Mir. James B. Ellis and Mir John E. Dunaway, then the two attendants, Misses Otis NJ. Hindricks and Bethel Berry. Then the bridesmaids, Misses Vena Ellis and Willie Hatcher. The bride came in with her maid of honor, Miss Zaidee Ellis and was met at the altar by the groom and his brother, MT. J.. B. Gross of Alberta.
 The bride was gowned in white grena- dine and picture hat and carried shower bouquet of brides roses and sweet pea- The maids wore white organdie and picture hats and carried American beauty roses. They received many beautiful presents. Mir. Gross is an empoye of Ellis & Dunaway. Miss Ellis is a daughter of Mir. T. J. Ellis. They left on the Southern at p. m. for New Orleans. The church was beautifully decorated with white roses and palms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
promise to result in much good.

promise to result in much good.
 The weather is becoming exceptionally dry throughout this section of country, with no indications of rain in the near future. On account of the late spring the farmers were thrown behind in cot ton planting, and we hear numerous com plaints that much of the cotton planted will not come up because of the drought
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Everybody goes to Dowe's. Nothing But Pure 

We're in the candy business to do it right-to make better can- dy than any one else makes-to make only pure candy. Do we do itp Eat some of our candy. Try some of the sugar candies then try the French candies. We know what you'll say. because we know what everybody says. Purness is one point, freshness is another, and a skilled confection- CT does the rest. Buy any quant- ity you want. If you want box packed in the very finest, hand somest way-"You're safe at Dowe's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
After Encampments.

Birmingham is making an effort to get the encampment of the End and 3rd regi- ments Alabama National Guard. The Commercial Club has appointed a com mittee to take up the correspondence and raise the necessary amount to bring the encampments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

A monument to the memory of Mat thias Baldwin. the father of the locomo- tiNe-buildng industry in this country ana founder of the institution which bears his name, is to be erected in Philadelphia
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Two Boys Tried for Murder.

Two white boys, under the age of H years were tried in the Criminal Court this week on charges of murder. Chester Lynn was charged with killing negro boy at Brookside. He set up the claim that the negro was advancing on him with a piece of iron when he shot him. The claim was established and he was acquitted. John Hugely was tried for killing George Carter at Blossburg. He set up the claim that he was not sound mentally and also se' ! defense. He was convicted of manslaSshter and given three years. petition has been gotten up to have him sent to the Boys Indus trial Farm near East Lake. James E. Renshaw, white. charged with killing Ben Street, white, was acquitted. The claim of self-defense was sustained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
The Young Orator.

The valedictorian then stepped forward and delivered his oration.
 His subject was Some of the Problems that Confront Civilization"
 He merely enumerated the problems. He had no solution for any of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
In Woodlawn Beat.

The Registrars have finished their work in Woodlawn Beat, in the Fork, and thirty white men and one negro were given certificates There are fifteen white men in the beat who did not register, but it is likely all of them will come up and register when the Registrars go around on their last round.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

All kinds of Dellacatassen Goods, Pompano, Spanish Mackerel, Fresh and Salt Water Trout. Eggs Is cents per dozen.
 Phone 324. Morris & Stuckey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Picnic Postnoned.

On account of ali the passenger coaches that the Western Railroad being wanted in Atlanta on the day that the Frisu Presbyterian Sunday school decided on to have a picnic at Whitehall, the day s outing for the children had to be post poned for week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Washington Street Kick.

The people of Washington Street are still kicking about the telephone polls and wires being run drown their street. John G. Norris says that the telephone people have stretched guy wires in front of his gate. run them thrugh his trees and one of them crosses the corner of his lot. He says he does not propose to stand this, even if he has to take an ax and go out and chop down the posts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
A LITTLE FUN NOW AND THEN.
Hrieht Paragraphs to Relieve the
 Seriousness of Life.

s.suain has an eight-hour oay iaw S nows" sIt doesn't apply to rioters ane revolutionists, does it?"-Canc1nnau Com- l1erciaI Tribune.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Travellers in Belgium this Summer will find at Bruges a big exhibition of early Flemish painters. The pictures have been brought together from collections throughout the ooun- try.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

..xya,b v,d vou rudder do or ride in a ox<vmonel?' asked the Dutch comedian of the other. '.Tell me de answer so | s,nr;f know what you are talking apout, renlied the other. Then they both waiteo f0i. .applause.-Columbus state Jourhal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

It's only natural that at the close of day we should wear the clothes of night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Manager-I can't pay salaries 6 nnw 1n,s %egH Sont Actor-But 1 must nve' o"' A'" ret bull-headed!"-Lfe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

..That girl can't talk a little bit ls thaf so?" Quite true: The oniy 'nrns as sna .aia to me the whole evening was .1c sn, and had to propose to her to get Ter to say that."-Stray Stories.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Figures that will add Figures that are not bad Figures will make you glad. Figures will make you sad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Mamma" said Dorothy as she rubbed her stomach caresSngly with her left hand while with her right she shoveled her desert most industriously into her mouth mamma, do you know what makes this blanc ma1ge and cream SD awfully. awfully good?" No. daughter. do your ''Yes, course l do; because tt's been whipped" "'-New York Commer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04
Gross-Ellis.

Mir. William H. Gross and Miss Mamie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Ascum-Why, he's quite an enthusiastic golfer understand. Hazzard-Not at all. I've known him frequently to allow his business engagements to interfere with him.-Phila lelphia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

..Mamma. I never saw a picture Of an .rgei with a beard or moustache; do men a.,er go to heaven?" "Oh, yes, men go to heaven, but it's always close snave e,e for man to get in."-Phifaoeiph'" Times.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Mrs. Browne-Do you think that swell Mrs. Cawstick will attend your recep- fion? Mrs Newgold-No. she's sent in her regrets, but, say, I've got great joke on her. She ain't so edicated. Why, sfe can't spell avenue" Mrs. Browne No? Mrs. Newgold-No. she addressed her letter to me at 1899 Fifth Parvenue." ] s.-Philadelphia Press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

Juvr,es-Do you think that minister ,,ss s,rofited any by visiting all the gamo- linr houses? Waggles-Sure thing: lie ,earned where to redeem all the chips he finds in the collection basket.-New 1ork Sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-04

r,oot freading from daily paped)-Last nirf,t's official statement shows that there are 50.0Oo cases of influenza in the metropolis. Nervous Parlor Maid-Oh. Mary! And how many are there In case?--Punch.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30
mARnE,s oVIRGINIUs.n

AS the late Edwin Booth was to
Hamlet" as Joseph Jefferson is TO
"Rip Van Wrinkle" so is Frederick
Warde to the great play of "Nirginius
on the American stage. BY nature
temperament, training and environment,
the part has become peculiarly his own
and as If that were not sufficient, by
heredity also, for as Forrest inherited
the part from the original representa-
tive of this country Thomas Abthorpe
Cooper, so John Mccullough succeeded
to il from Forrest, and in the line or
direct succession Frederick Warde IN
herits the role from his distinguished
master. Mccullough, Gifted by nature
with a superb physique, voice OF
great volume and power, under perfect
command, a mind well stored by eNpe-
rience and study Mr. Warde IN the
prime of his manhood, stands before
the world as one of the foremost fig
ures on the American stage, not alone
for what he has achieved, and we are
indebted to him for much that is grand
ard noble in his career as an actor, Dut
for the possibilities of the future. Neg
lecting and ignoring the temptations so
fire lily offered him to acquire
wealth by presenting plays OF a worth
ess and sensational character, he mas
been true to his ideals, ever UNFOLDING
the best and noblest form of the dra-
ma, and presenting it to the pubic
with a liberality and accuracy that has
won for him the admiration and esteem
of the entire world Of art and letters.
Mr. Warde and his talented company,
including Misses May Warde, AntOin-
cite Ashton, Virginia Drew Prescott
Messrs. Charles ID. Herman, Barry
tombstone and others will present this
grand play here on Thursday, May 8
The regular sale of seats opens at Wall
Nichols Co tomorrow morning, and II
is announced that on account of the
large advance demand it would be ad-
visable to get in line early.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-Frank r.
Stockton, the well-known novelist died
suddenly here this morning from par
alysis Immediately resulting from
hemorrhage OF the brain. He was a
guest at he banquet held Wednesday
night Of the National Academy of Sci
ences, when he was taken suddenly
and mysteriously ill., The ailment did
not at that time appear to be serious,
and for a while the sufferer seemed to
be improving, but a change for the
worse came this morning and death oc-
CURED at II o'clock. BY his bedside
when the end came were his wife, who
was a Miss futile Of Virginia, and her
sister. He was 6S years of age. The
body will be taken to Philadelphia for
interment No further funeral arrange
ments have been made as yet. Mr..
Stockton had spent the past winter i'm
New York and had done very little lit
erary work After a visit of nearly a
month at Atlantic City he came to
Washington so that he might attend
the banquet Of the scientists, intending
then to go to his beautiful home i'm
Charleston, w. Va.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30

The full rehearsal of the May-day en-
tertainment i'm aid of the Mckinley
Memorial Fund proved highly salts
factory yesterday afternoon. Every
thing went off smoothly with the pro-
mise of a highly entertaining evening
tomorrow. The May-pOle dance will
undoubtedly be one OF the features of
the program, the girls from ST. An
dTew's PriOry proving to be not only
well drilled but possessed of no small
amount of grace. The May-pole will
be decorated by the ladies of the Y. W..
G. A. and, with the light dresses of the
dancers, the gay ribbons and the wood
land background, will present very
charming picture.
Governor Cooper and several of the
officials visited the rehearsal later in
the Afternoon and expressed their pleas
ure by vigorous applause. The chorus
es all showed careful training OF natu-
ra1y good voices. THE Gid Kentucky
Home" is going to be one Of the hits,
with the picaninnies sitting around
picking cotton as they sing by the side
of the old bayou and the Cantata
handled by Miss Cartwright proved
wonderfully effective, local ideas being
skilfully introduced The cantata con-
tains a great deal of clever pOsturing
with wreaths and some effective
marching. The wand drill by the Aala
school boys will be rehearsed this
morning and Mrs. Gums dainty dane
ers are already perfect. The scenery
generally has been arranged to furnish
woodland backgrounds setting off the
costumes of the performers and falling
in with the character of the songs.
Some idea of the scope of the pro-
gram may be gathered by the an
nouncement that there win be three
hundred and sixty children taking part
in the program. The entire gallery
has been reserved for their use and OF
course the performers will not be re-
uuired to pay for their seats. The pu-
pills will all be kept in their places by
their teachers until their call comes
and will then quietly march to the
back of the stage in readiness to carry
out their share of the program without
wasting a moment Professional as
sistance behind the scenes ensures the
program going through without bitches
or waits and a really delightful evening
awaits the audience.
The tickets sold already promise a
filled house which should realize nearly
$500 for the Mckinley fund. The seats
are on sale and exchange at WALL
| Nichols & Co.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30

two excellent contests Tho Portuguese
won muuy admirers boy the plucyy and
determined way boo which they gained
their 1--WE iDyt off rope from the AlI-Am-
orican team. The hBolgs were ponsil-
clahIy the heavier and possessed one
ur two good men. They were mo- match
for the pluuky little Portuguese how
ever who put every ounce they had in-
tD the tug
The ruDic Works team. remnant of
the famous Wela Ia Iiao. walked
away with the lumbcrmen to- the call
of their Old war cry Tomorrow night
the Longshoremen and Lumbermcn Will
pull also the kani Re Aus against the
Pacific Hardware boys. Kaui he Aus.
for the benefit of he haole malihiui. it
may be explained, means that the team
Will pull like a swift current, irresisti-
BILE, perhaps to be arrested for the
while but in the end overcoming an OBJ
staCles.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30
STAMFORD DERATE-

STANFORD UNIVERSITY, April 10.
The fourth annual freshman-sOpho-
more debate, held in the chapel last
night, was won by the second-year
men i'm "a contest that surpassed i'm in
terest all previous interclass debates at
Stanford. The question was. RE
solved, That the United States should
resist, by force if need be, any further
colonization of South America by Eu-
rope The negative was upheld by
Howard NJ. Lewis of Great Falls
Mont, and Augustine Jones of College
Park for the sophomores, and the af-
tirmative by the freshman trio, Alex
amer Snerirfs of San Jose, Arthur DID
bic of Portland and Benjamin Dey Of
Portland. The judges We're Professors
r. L. Green, Max Farrand and c. b.
Whittier.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30
DIsCOVERED 4 COMET.

GENEVA IN. ", April 16.-Dr. Will
liam r. Brooks, director Of Smith OBJ
servatory and professor of astronomy
at Hobart College, announces the dis
Coyery of a new comet 1t is i'm con-
stelation Pegasus, and an observation
secured today made IT'S position right
ascension % hours 2S minutes and 10
seconds, declination north q degrees,
25 minutes. This comet has daily
motion of about three degrees south
easterly and toward the sun. This is
the twenty-third comet discovered by
DR.. Brooks.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1902-04-30
REAGAN DYING.

The report comes from Palestine,
Tex, that John II. Reagan is rapidly
nearing the end of his life at his home
near Palestine. Mr.. Reagan is the last
survivor Of jefferson Davis cabinet.
He was postmaster-generalo of the con-
federacy for four years, and was for
time acting as secretary of the treas
ury of the confederacy. Mr. Reagan
is now "a years old and is said to be
poor. He was congressman from Tex
as from 1851 to 1861 and from 1875 to
1887. He was afterward a state scna-
tor, and is now chairman of the rail-
road commission.