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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
gcNDsMAN OF BRAND~
Hon. W. B. Browne Says Rrshd Has
 Left Columbiana. rs

Evergreen. April 29.-(SpeciaE)-Hon w. B. Browne of Columbiana appeared before the County Court, which met III Evcrg cen Monday. as one ot the sureties cn tie forfeiture bond of s5oO TOT w. IL. Band who was under bond to appear here at the March term of court on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses in connection with collecting money for Confederate Veterans Home in Alabama. Mr. Browne succeeded in having the forfeiture set aside by the payment of one cent and costs. Brand left soon after giving bond. so MT. Browne states. and has not been seen since in Coumbiana His whereabouts are unknown.
 News has just reached here of the death of Mrs. Thames, wife Qf w. .. Thlmes of River Falls, on the 25th inst She was d daughter of Elisha Hart or this county. Mrs. Thames was an excel lent woman. devout Christian, and be- sides her husband and four children. has many friends who regret to know Of her death.
 The first refrigerator car of strawber- ries to be shipped by Evergreen truck growers left here today for the Northern markets. The berries are of extra quail ity and will bring good prices. being equally as fine as those shipped some few days ago This is the first car shipped from this immediate vicinity, Castleberry, a few niles from here, having shipped some four or five cars already this season.
 Quite a hard rain visited this section Sunday, and it is stated by reliable par ties that north of town the rain was ac- companied with a hard wind and lots of hail doing considerable damage to young crops, especially the strawberry plants. which will result in loss to the growers. as the vines were loaded with fruit about to be picked.
 At a mass meeting of the citizens of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30


 negro had scarcely been turned loose be- fore he produced pistol and shot at the policeman. Heron pulled pistol and shot twice at the negro, both shots taking effect. one in the head just below the ear and the other in the right arm The shot from the pistol of the negro barely miss- ed the policeman, touching him on his coat, just above his heart and passing through the coat. which it seems was blown out from his body by the wind,
 It was at first thought. that the negro had been killed. but on another exami-' nation it was found out that he was still breathing. A hack was sent to the scene and Johnson was picked up and carried to police headquarters where he received the attention of the city physician and at noon today was still alive but little hope is entertained for his recovery.
 A bible conference commenced in this city Sunday at the First Baptist Church and much interest Is being manifested by the large crowds that attended the daily sessions. Dr. Marshall of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago is conducting the meetings His lectures upon Bible study are very interesting and instructive and much good will result from them.
 pr. Len c. Broughton, pastor Of the Baptist Tabernale of Atlanta. arrived in the city last night and delivered one Of his characteristic sermons at the church last night to large and attentive con gregation. He will be heard again today at the 10 o'clock service.
 The spring term of Circuit Court con- vened yesterday afternoon at I o'clock in the new court house with Circuit Judge John Pelham presiding The Juries Tor the week were empaneled and the docket sounded. The first case taken up yester- day was the case of Mrs. Patrick Walsh vs the Southern Car and Foundry Com pany, 8 suit for damages for the death of her husband while employed at the local plant of the company as foreman. The case will be in the courts for several days as there are number of witnesses to testify. The suit has been Tn the courts for some time and at one tune Mrs. Walsh was allowed sSO0 damages
 Otis Odum and Miss Charlesey Matauer were quietly married last night at the First Baptist Church by Rev. John b. Barnard immediately after the adjourn ment of the Bible conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
r1rrTETH ANNIVERSARY.
The Golden Wedding of MT. and Mrs'
 W. T. Simpson Celebrated.

Eufaula, April 9-tSpeciaD-Last nignt at the beautiful home Of tneir daush,Mer' M Mrs l.. Y. Dean of this city, MT. and Mrs. w. T. Simpson or f1orehce celebrated the fiftieth anniversary oI ,nel, wedding. The home was mane oriisian' and beautiful with many lights ana now CTS and was thronged with relatives ana friends. The menu consisted or several courses Mir and Mrs. simpson were tne recipients of numerous handsome pres ents. among which was one a gitt or the Dean grandchildren, cup which pore the following inscription: Their children shall arise up and call them blessed
 Mr. Simpson was resident of this city for sixty-two years, but has been hVing in Florence for the past two yeaFs. HIS wife was Miss Mary Anna Daniel or this city and they were married in Tuskegee April 2S, 1852 Their immediate family con sists of five children, Mrs. l.. Y. Dean or this city. Mrs. J. w. Kesee of Ctarksviile' Tenn; pr. Lee ]. Simpson of Omana Ga; w. T. Simpson. Jr.. of Florence, ana Mrs. E.. K Cargill of Columbus, Ga. They have twenty grandchildren ana tour great-grandchildren It is remarkable fact that in the past half tntury ehere has occurred only one adult death, daughter. Mrs. Lulu Fitzgerald. MT. and Mrs. Simpson are remarkably well pre- served and are quite active and vigorous for their years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
Little Game of Craps.

crowd of negroes went to the base ball park late yesterday afternoon to en- gage in quiet little game of craps away from the crowded city and out of the reach of the blue-coated guardians of the peace. All went we'll at first and many a quarter and dime changed hands a s the dice turned the right or wrong way. The police would have never known about this particular game of craps if a dispute had not come up to mar the pleasure of the
 game. Louis Brooks did not think he had been fairly treated so he pulled out his knife and commenced to carve Henry Reenor. cutting his victim about the shoulder and abdomen in several places, but not dangerously. Mayor Mcleod as- sessed fine of $45 against the wielder of the knife. Arthur Weaver, Len Ooten. a negro called "C'hinch," Charlie Johnson and Luther Taylor. the other negroes engage in the game of craps. were fined S20 each. and of course thev all. feel bit ter toward Louis Brooks for pulling his knife and starting a disturbance. thus
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
POLICEMAN SHOOTS NEGRO.
Bob Johnson Probably Fatally
 Wounded by Anniston PatroIman.

Anniston. April 29.-tSpecial. l-Police- man Charles Heron shot and probably fatally wounded a negro. Bob Johnson last night about o'clock in west Anns- ton.
 Policeman Heron shot the negro in self-defence according to statement made by him shortly after the shooting. He said that he and Policeman Self had just made a raid on crap game a short distance from the place where the shoot ing occurred and had arrested two negroes and were bringing them to the police station.
 When they arrived al a place where sudden desccnt had to be made to the railroad tracks Heron released the arm of the negro to make the descent, The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
Memorial Day.

Tomorrow will be Memorial Day in Selma and the exercises will commence at 3:3o o'clock p. m. Major D. M. Scott has been chosen Chief Marshal for the day and has appointed as his assistants Messrs w. B. Craig. J. Hooper Adams, Chambliss Keith and Theo. Lacy. These gentlemen are requested to report to their chief, mounted at the hour named above.
 The procession will form at the inter- section of Church and Dallas Streets promptly at o'clock. in the following order:
 United Confederate Veterans.
 United Sons of Confederate Veterans.
 Dallas County Bar Association.
 Alabama National Guard. under com mand of Major Ernest Carter. in the fol- lowing order:
 Selma Guards.
 Dallas Light Dragons.
 Pettus Light Battery. r. Fire Department.
 Citizens in carriages.
 School children in charge of a com mittee of ladies.
 Arriving at Live Oak Cemetery the following will be the order of exercises:
 Open hymn. Prayer. Rev. A. A. Little.
 Solo, quartette.
 Address, John Morgan Burns.
 Song. '"Tenting Tonight
 Closing prayer and benedlction, Rev. c. A. Williams.
 Merchants are earnestly requested to close their places of business during the hour of memorial services in order to let their employees have an opportunity to attend the memorial exercises.
 The patriotic people of Selma have never failed to properly observe memorial day, and this year will be no exception to the rule. At this time the flower gardens resemble one vast Bouquet and the choicest roses and hot house plants will be gathered and tenderly spread over the mounds of those who lost their lives in defence of a cause that Is near and dear to the heart of every true Southerner
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
Odd Fellows Hold Celebration

Tuscaloosa. April 29.-(Special.)-The Tuscaloosa Lodge, No. II, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, celebrated its S3rd anniversary last evening at the quarters in the court house. This was perhaps one of the largest meetings this popuar order has ever held. There were representa- tives from ten lodges present. The ad- dress of welcome to visitors was made by Noble Grand M. T. Ormond. The last degree was conferred on nine candidates. Special efforts will be made to have the Grand Lodge meet in Tuscaloosa next year and to have the Home for Widows and Orphans of Odd Fellows located here. C. H. korner and l. Green will represent the lodge at Selma May 14th. where the Grand Lodge meets. After the business was over a delightful banquet was en- joyed. M. T. Ormond was toastmaster and splendid toasts were given by Rev. J. w Cowan. Rev. w. B. White, J. w Carson and others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

Evergreen, held in the court house Mon- day night, for the purpose of nominating candidates for Mayor and Councilmen 10 Serve for the ensuing gear, the present incumbent. H. A. Shields. roadmaster of this division of the l.. and N. was nom mated by exclamation, and Messrs. James M. Sims. A. r. Belo, John Hill, D. E. Witherington and w. B. lvey were nom- mated for. Councilmen. This means the election of. the above ticket at the regu- lar election, the first Monday in May, there being no other ticket in the field. All of the nominees. except Mir. Ivey. are the present incumbents. M. A. Can't, II. Lee Brown and W. A. McCreary were se~ lected as the Executive Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
SELECTION OF SITE FOR NEW
 PUBLIC BUILDING.
News of Passage of the Omnibus Bill by the House Causes Fla tion in Selma Memorial
 Day Today.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, April g.
 The news that the omnibus public buildings bill carrying $75,000 for a United States Government structure in Selma, had passed the House, was received here with elation.
 General Pettus succeeded In getting a favorable report through the Senate for this bill several years ago, but Congress- man Aldrich saw fit to pigeonhole 1t in the House. and thus the time for secur- ing public building in the Central City was postponed until Mir. Bowie got be- hind the matter
 The people are now so sanguine that the bill will become a law that they are already figuring on site for the loca- ton of the building. and it looks now as if Uncle Sam will not be at all embar- rassed in getting suitable place upon which to build a house. This lot and that has been suggested, but the one most discussed seems to be the vacant corner at the intersection of Alabama and Lauderdale Streets. just south of the handsome new court house. But the property owners east of Broad Street are going to put in vigorous claim for the building and several locations have been suggested on Alabama, Washington and even as far down as Franklin Street. Broad Street in the neighborhood of the Hotel Albert also desires the building and it has been suggested to purchase the row of one story stores from Mir. Cater. corner of Broad and Dallas Streets and locate the postoffice there.
 While all this talk is/ going on Water Streets is not idle The old Wales and | Cory building. corner of .Lauderdale and Water Strets, would make a most eligi- ble site. And then. again, the East Water Street land owners have a covet- ous eye on the building They claim that the location of the building somewhere east of Franklin Street will be a great thing for that part of the city. They back up their claim that East Water Street is on a boom and point to the handsome Louisville and Nashville depot going up there as an evidence of this. But there will be a great many other places to put in applications for the public building, however.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

Captain Dan B. Edwards. who is one of Dallas County's efficient Registrars. has just returned from Dallas. Tex. lie reports the reunion this year as one of the most pleasant that he ever attended, and he goes to all of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

E. E. M:Carty of Prattvilie passed through Selma yesterday on his way to Demopols. He has been in business in Anniston for a good many years past but now contemplates buying black belt farm and settling down for life
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

Captain Richmond P. Hobson will lec- ture in Greensboro, in the opera house. May ?. for the benefit of the monument fund to the Confederate dead in that city. A good many from Selma are likely to go to hear him on that occasion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
Personal and Local.

new cancel'ing machine has been sent to the Selma postoffice from Washington and letters can now be stamped or can ceIled at the rate of $50 per minute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

,etting them all in trouble.
 Eo Henry, a negro, was given $20 or | .orty days. for beating a negro woman | ., itn his fiat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
NETTLEToN's SHOES

NETTLEToN'S SHOES Are winners among leaders. Every man who likes to dress well should wear pair of "Nettleton's" Pat. Kid oxfords. Many shapes to select from.
 Bullock 6 Fleming,
 Exclusive Distributors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
Twentv-sayen Bales.

Nj. s. Smith, one of Selma's dealers in cotton, has returned from the reunion at Dallas. Tex. Mir. smith reports having aad a most delightful time, and says that ie saw the larsest crowd of people that he ever saw together in his life. He not only took m the sights of the great Con federate Reunion.-out he also had an eye out for business. and concluded that he
 would see for himself how much cotton
 ne could find lylng around the depots at which the train stopped. He kept a dili- gent lookout and says he counted only twenty-seven bales of cotton from the time his train crossed into Texas until ne landed back this side the line on his way home. MT. Smith argues from this that nearly all of the cotton produced In the great State of Texas nas long ago been marketed. for if it mad not been the recent rise in the price would have caused :ne planters who were holding 1t back to rush to the railroad stations to be read. to snip it out just as fast as they could, for fear that the price would tum- ble again. From Mir. Smiths personal ob- servations it can therefore be deducted that the crop of 1901 has been marketed so far as the holding in the hands Of the planters is concerned, and what little Is unsold Is in tn. possession or the com mission merchants in the cities. and from what can be gathered there is very httle of that Prices. therefore. are ruled by the prospects for crop in 1892 and as there is very little cotton in sight, and as the crop for this year has been practical ly pitched by this time. the inference IS drawn that d good price will be received for the starle in the fall, which means prosnerity for the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

One of Selma's colored. ''cook ladies'
 was in attendance at the Pavilion last Thursday when the shooting scrape took place between Leath and Flynn. During the fusillade she jumped from the second story to the ground and has been laid up with a badly sprained limb ever since.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30
$, To Be Married Today.

Tomorrow morning at 9:30 a. m. at Newberne, Hale County .at the nome or the brides father, F. s. Morrisette, the words will be said that will unite TOT life J. F. Milhous of Orrville ana MISS Annie Morrisette of Newberne. lnis IS marriage that has been looked forward to with a great deal of pleasure by the friends of the contracting parties J. F. MiIhous is one of the wealthest and most popular citizens of Dallas County. lie was elected Circuit Clerk of Dallas Couh- ty twice and served in that position Tor twelve years, and could have helo the office for life, but became tired or II ana voluntarily retired. He is black oeit Democrat in all that the word implies ana has always done his full duty under any and all circumstances in keeping the blue-eyed. straight-haired Caucasian from being dominated by the hordes or negroes that live in Central Alabama. MT Milhous has retired to his beautifai country seat near Orrville, and his home is ever open to his friends. Ills generos- ity is piincely, his hospitality true ana cordial and no man in Dallas County has more friends than he He was most cor day, when it became known that ..e was on such pleasant mission bent.
 His bride-to-b be is one of the most love ly and attractive of the CaneDr tke oeHcs, and has frequently visited Selma, where she made friends of all with whom she came in .conta act. She will receive most hearty welcome to Dallas County.
 Mir. Milhous came from Orrville th's morning in a special coach that had been accompanied to Newberne this afternoon by F. B. Martin, V. B. Atkins, Hon. J. Craig Smith, Frank Milhous and A. D. Pitts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

Mrs John Turner of Louisville. Ky. who has been on a visit to her son, r. B. Turner. has returned to her home. ac- companied by her daughter, Mrs. k. E. McWilliamS, Jr, of Camden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

The many friends of ex-Representative E. II. Craig throughout the State will be glad to learn that he Is gradually recov- ering from his recent severe spell of illness and Is now able to sit up awhile every day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

she made friends Of all WttH Wnom sne came in cont act. She will receive most hearty welcome to Dallas County.
 Mr. Mihous came from Orrville th's morning in a special coach that had been rendered him by the l.. and N. and was accompanied to Newberne this afternoon Craig Smith, Frank Milhous and A. b. Pitts.
 Personal and Local.
 new cancel'ing machine has been sent to the Selma postoffice from Washington and letters can now be stamped or can ceIled at the rate of $50 per minute.
 E. E. M:Carty of Prattvilie passed through Selma yesterday on his way to Demopois. He has been in business in Anniston for a good many years past, but now contemplateS buying black belt farm and settling down for life.
 Captain Dan B. Edwards, who is one of Dallas County's efficient Registrars. has just returned from Dallas. Tex. lie reports the reunion this year as one of the most pleasant that he ever attended, and he goes to all of them.
 Captain Richmond P. Hobson will lec- ture in Greensboro, in the opera house. May ?. for the benefit of the monument fund to the Confederate dead in that city. A good many from Selma are likely to go to hear him on that occasion.
 One of Selmas colored, cook ladies' was in attendance at the Pavilion last Thursday when the shooting scrape took place between Leath and Flynn During the fusllade she jumped from the second story to the ground and has been laid up with badly sprained limb ever since.
 Mrs. John Turner of Louisville. Ky, who has been on a visit to her son, T. B. Turner, has returned to her home, ac- companied by her daughter. Mrs k. E.. McWilliams, Jr., of Camden.
 The many friends of Representative B. II. Craig throughout the State will be glad to learn that he is gradually recov- ering from his recent severe spell of illness and is now able to sit up awhile every day.
 News comes from Wilcox County that Dan Cook young man who has served as clerk of several important commit tees during the last two sessionsNof the Legislature. is likely to become candi- date for the lower house from that county.
 Nearly all of the money that was stolen from MT. Jaffrey, when his store was robbed at Lower Peach Tree, has been recovered, says report from Camden. The three robbers are confined in jail there and the gold was found confined in the hems of their clothing.
 c. R. Feley. formerly of Selma but now of Birmingham, is on visit to this. his old home. His father, F. M. Feeley is master mechanic in the Southern shops of that city, while his son holds a job in the office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

News comes from Wilcox County that Dan Cook, young man who has served as clerk of several important commit tees during the last two sessionsNof the Legislature. is likely to become candi- date for the lower house from that county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-30

Nearly all of the money that was stolen from MT. Jaffrey, when his store was robbed at Lower Peach Tree, has been recovered, says a report from Camden. The three robbers are confined in jail there and the gold was found confined in the hems of their clothing.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-04-16
CoRNa WINE FOR THE PRINCE.

Those who are Struggling
back to Washington from the
Prince Henry tour have few
good stories. One Of these re-
lates to a Cincinnati expert
ence.
AS the train was pulling out
of Cincinnati Admiral Evans
approached the Princes car,
where he was chatting with
members Of his suite and 9TH
ers, with two fat bottles under
his arm. The American sailor
said, "In this, the Queen City
of the West, | have been able
to secure two, fine bottles of the
real American drink
There was shown immedi-
ately the greatest interest on
the part of the Germans, They
asked many questions, and
Fighting Bob gave won
derful lot of information. He
said that, so far as it's general
use was concerned, the word
whiskey was not understood.
He said that it was applied to
almost any liquor, red in color;
distilled from grain.
But the corn wine, the real
American whiskey, is procured
in it's finest shape right here in
Kentucky," he went on enthu
siastically. This is the Amer
lean drink, and I want his
Royal Highness to have a good
drink on it's native soil"
An order was given and q
servant brought out large tum,
blers. Admiral Evans opened
the bottles himself and filled
each tumbler brsmning full
Some slipped it, some took
great gulps, and the sailor con
tinued to tell of the merits oi
the great American drink
The Germans tried pretty hard
to finish their great tumbiers
of whiskey, but finally gave il
up, and the sailor man let them
off with a good laugh for their
brave efforts. Water was or
dered, and the Prince paid the
proper compliments to the
great American drink.
The Redwood gazette., 1902-04-16
Bronze Grass Beats Timothy.

BrcEae grass and timothy We're grown
at the North Dakota station to com
pare the yields of green grass and to
study their relative value fer hay con.
sideriug their yield and chemical com
position, In i've cuttings during the
season bronze grass yielded 5.537.6 G
pounds of green grass or 1.6oS.3 pounds
of dry matter per acre and timothy
4.6S16 pounds of green forage or
!, ,4a2.S pounds Of dry matter. The re-
suits were decidedly in favor Of bronze
grass for permanent pasture. Bronze
hay contained about twice as much
protein as timothy and no more fiber
than the average for timothy grown in
different parts Of the country. Owing
to its larger root system, bronze grass
Is considered better humus producer
and soil improver than timothy.