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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

ferings Is the necessity to buy their sup plies from the almost equally poor men who set up little groceries in their dis tricts Here everything is of the cheap est and worst. Really good butter. fresh milk, reliable vegetables and canned goods that have not been on the shelf for possibly two years. are not easy to find in these shops. Even the matches are the worst, and the soap Is of the kind that gives the most bite and least father. Not infrequently the green gro- ceries are brown, and are past the time when they are palatable, while the canned goods are sometimes dana ged. and their contents become dang rous by reason of the action on the tin and solder Of their fermented contents
 Among the worst of the things sold in these shops is the milk. on which thous- ands of fll-nourished infants of the ten- ements must depend. This milk Is not bought originally from dealers who are any too reliable. There is a suspicion that 1t has been watered by the farmer. a httle before it goes to the wholesale man. and that the wh halesale dealer adds ntt!e more water on his own account. ana that the corner grocer puts m a cool punt or So to keep it from turning sour. In order to keep it longer, so that milk may be sold after it Is two and three days old. formaldenyie is usel each handler of the product adding a spoon fui, so that by the time 1t reaches the consumer the stun is not digestibie. Mere eexmpiary arrests and punishments will not bring reform, however. The business must continue. At the least relaxation, the lawbreakers resume their practices
 Eternal vigilance is the price of safety and decency and order, as well as of lib erty. and that vigilance must protect the poor and ignorant who are so often at tne mercy of dealers in poisoned foods
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
ENTERTAIN PENSACOLA LADIES
Montgomery Auxiliary Tenders
 Them . Hide and a Banquet.

J. l. Mckinney Division No. POT of the Ladies' Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. entertained yes- terday with banquet and tally-ho ride a delegation of the members of the Pen sacola, Fla.) Division of the Ladies Auxiliary.
 The Pensacola ladies came here to spend a day and a night with their sister mem- bers of the Auxiliary in Montgomery. The visiting delegation was composed of Mrs. T. c. Bradley. Mrs. W. H. Caro. Mrs. J. k. Watson, Mrs. T. J. Butler. Mrs. George Schwarz Mrs. c. A. Hiiburn. Mrs F. D. Salmons and Mrs. George Hoff- man.
 They were met at the depot and given . warm and cordial welcome by the mem- bers of the Montgomery Auxiliary. A secret meeting of J. I. Mckinney Division was held shortly after noon. Later in the afternoon the Montgomery ladies took the Pensacola visitors for a drive through the residence streets of Montgomery. Two large talIy-hos were filled with the ladies of two cities and all points of interest around Montgomery were visited. When the drive was completed the entire party sat down to a delightful banquet at May's s dining parlors. All who took part speak in terms of the highest praise of the af- ternoon's entertainment.
 The Committee on Arrangements from the local Auxiliary was composed of Mrs. William Wright. Mrs. c. J. Wilson. Mrs. A. M. Payne.
 The visitors will return to Pensacola at II a. m. today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
RENoVATING CITY HALL.
Painters and Decorators Finishing
 the Job.

The painters and decorators who have been improving the interior of the City Hall have about completed their work. The finishing touches will be put on to- day and tomorrow all the furniture which has been out of place during the progress of the work will be again arranged.
 The corridors, the Clerks office, the City Engineers office. the Mayors office and the Council Chamber have been greatly frightened with new paper and new painting. All the corridor floors have been repainted and new and better sys- tenn of lights have been put in.
 Since the building of the Auditorium in the rear of the City Hall the interior of the latter building has been dark and gloomy. The Auditorium building cut off the rear windows of the City Hall The scheme of the new decorations which have just been completed is to brighten the hitherto gloomy interior. Light er paint. brighter paper and better lights have been put in to modify the darkness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
THREE-EYED ANIMALS.
The Tuatara Lizard and the Lamprey Eel, Both of New Zealand.

MelDourne Argus.
 There is probably no more interesting country in the world to a biologist than New Zealand, and ,to Professor Dendy is due the credit of having made some very original researches >fn regard to some of the more characteristic fauna of the country.
 Nearly every one has heard of the tua- tara, the curious, iguana-like looking ere ature now found on only one or two is- lands off the. coast of New Zealand, and supposed to be the oldest living type of animal on the face of the globe One Of the most curious features is an organ on the head, which at one time was spoken Of as the pineal gland but which Dr Dendy discovered to be in reality a third eye. His paper on the subject caused the greatest interest in the English sci entifc circles. and, as an illustration of the way in which research is specialized nowadays, it may be mentioned that while Dr. Denry devoted himself to the biologist Is working out the skeleton. another the kidneys and so forth. In d short time, therefore. our anatomical Knowledge of the tuatara ought to be complete.
 More recently Dr. Dendy has discov- cred another New eZaland creature pos sessing a third eye. This is the New Zealand lamprey, a favorite article of food among the Maoris. The third eye is situated right on top of the head and is covered with a thin coating of skin It is doubtful if it is now of any prac- tical use for seeing. but Dr. Dendy be- lieves that at one time, far back in the world g history. there were two eyes on the back of the lamprey's head. He is further of the opinion that at one time the tuatara also had two eyes where now only one remains. In the tuatara it is the left eye which has survived, while in the lamprey it is the right one.
 The English lamprey has only two eyes and is to that exteRt inferior to it's New Zealand congener, but it has it's compensations. for was it not recorded in our history books at school that an Eng fish King died from eating too many lampreys? No one can deprive the Eng fish lamprey of that distinction. Behold yet another instance of the way in which the historical asociation of the Old World counterbalance attractions which we owe to nature alone,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Man Without a Language.

Washington Timcs,/
 A pretty good story was told by an immigra ton official during the course of a lecture a the Rifles Armory the other evening. The lee turer was exhibiting types of arrivals at tn Ellis Island immigration station in New Yorl with stereoptieon views
 Said he: There came q fellow on shil one day whose face and makeup was such tia the inspection officers could not for the If, of 'em determine the particular countr, whence he came. An Italian interpreter wa. called to ask him the usual questions. Hs looked blank. A German interpreter gave ths alien greeting. Then he was accosted ir turn by lnguists in Slavak, Scandinavian Greek and Finnish, but nary sign from the immigrant that he understood syllable No, less than twenty two different tongues and dialects were tried In an effort to discover the nationality of that durned new arrival who looked as though he might have hailed from any one of the countries where all of those languages were spoken but he didn't say word just stood and stared at the of- hcers who were interrogating him. Finally he turned to them and exclaimed: For the love of God. Is there anybody around here who can sneak English p ''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
ON JOHNS ON'S ISL AND
LIST or ALABAMA 0xX1C1U
 BURIED THEHE.
Some of Those Who euccumbed t' Privatien and Disease During War Between the States.
 Records Kept.

A full list of Confederate officers buried on historic Johnsons island was publish ed in The Sandusky (O.) Register of April 24th. For copy of the paper containing the valuable record The Advertiser ts in- debted to J., G. Gibbs of Norwaik. Ohio.
 During the war between the states Johnson's Island near Sandusky, Ohio. was used as q prison for captured Gen. federate officers.
 Many of the of1fcers. who were confined there were from Alabama and this State contributed its full share to the list of those who succumbed to privaticn and disease on the prison isle. The Confed- crate cemetery at Johnson's Island has been mapped and careful records of the dead have been kept. In most instances the names, rank. regiment and date Of death of those buried there are kept.
 The names. date of death. rank and regiment of the Alabama ofiicers who are buried on Johnson's Island are as fol- lows:
 Captain D. E. Webb. 1st cavalry. died July 18th .1S63.
 s. c. letter. sist Alabama infantry. died Sept. 10th, 1883.
 Private E. Morrison. sth Alabama in- fantry. died Feb. 11th. 1888.
 Captain J. B. Hagard. 24th Alabama infantry, died Dec. 31st. 1888.
 Lieutenant D. H. Mckay. 9th Alabama infantry. died Jan. 1st. 1885, Captain John R. Jackson, 3Sth Alabama infantry. died Dec. 2oth. 1883. : lieutenant J. T. Skidmore, 9th Alabama cavalry. died Nov. 27th. isss
 Lieutenant J. w. Moore, 18th Alabama infantry. died Jan. 2th. 1885.
 Captain s. P. Sullins. list Alabama in- fantry. died Jan slst. 1885.
 P. J. Rabenan, 9th Alabama infantry. Jan. s1st, 1884
 Second Lieutenant s. T. Moore. Kings Regiment Alabama infantry, died Jan. 9th, 1885.
 Lieutenant W. A. Stephens. 18th Ala bama infantry. died March 5th. 1885, Captain F. J. Alexander. Ath Alabama battery. died Feb. 5th. 1864. Lieutenant s. H. Bankey. 18th Alabama infantry. died April 18th. 1864.
 Captain w. J. Porter, e1st Alabama in- fantry, died April 2srd 1885.
 Captain or Lieutenant B. B. Starns, 9th Alabama cavalry, died May 1st. 1884. t Lieutenant O. B. Morris, 9th Alabama infantry. died Sept. 27th. 1864.
 Second Lieutenant Robert Gamble, 9th Alabama infantry. died Nov. End, 1864.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Death of Prof. E. A. de Campi.

Last Sunday, April 27th, Professor E.. A. deCampi died at his home in Chicago and the news was heard with much re- gret by his friends here who knew him many years ago. when Montgomery was his home Professor DeCampi was a learned professor of music. which accom- plishment he taught in Montgomery. It was during the time that he was teach ing here that he married Miss Amelia Boiling, daughter of Dr. W. M. Boling, one of Montgomery's we'll known citizens and practitioners of years ago. During his married life Chicago was his home. His wife and five sons and daughters survive him. MT. F. A. dcCamni. dr., who for some years made Montgomery his home being one.
 The sympathy of many friends will be extended to Mir. deCampl, Jr., and family
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
NEGROES FIRED PISTOLS.
Larkin and Brooks Created Stir in
 Boguehomme

Nathan Larkin and Harry Brooks negroes furnished a lively quarter of an hour for Boguehomme yesterday morn- ing at 10 o'clock They fought a pistol duel in this crowded suburb in which eight shots were fired and in which Brooks received a bullet in his hip
 The street was crowded at the time of the fusilade and there was A lively scram- ble for cover from the storm of bullets. It was considered remarkable that no innocent bystander was struck by any of the flying missiles.
 The duel was fought in front of Sel- ler's store. Larkin and Brooks are em- ployed on the farm of Berto H, Johnson and Larkin accused Brooks of carrying tales to his employer seeking to stir up trouble. The accusation was the prelude to fierce quarrel and then the shooting followed. Both men pulled pistols and circled about each other firing at dis tance of twelve or fifteen feet Brooks after eight shots had been fired ran into Sellers store and fell on the floor. He had been struck in the hip and the wound bled freely. He was put on dray and carried to the negro infrmary. His wound was not considered fatal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Whooping Cough.

A woman who has had experience with this disease. tells how to prevent any dan gerous consequences from 1t. She says: our three children took whooping cough last summer our baby. boy being only three months old, and owing to our giv- ing them Chamberlains Cough Remedy, they lost none of their plumpness and came out in much better health than otn- CT children whose parents did not use this remedy. Our oldest little girl would call Justify for cough syrup between whoops. Jessie Pinkey Hall, Springville, Ala
 This Remedy is for sale by E. G. Fowler. Druggist adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
WILL M'ALPlNE CAUGHT
NEGRO ACCUSED OF KILLING
 HENRY COTTON.
Deputy Sheriff Belser Will Go to Birmingham Today for the Alleged Murderer Recently
 Arrested There.

Sheriff w. R. Waller of Montgomery was notified yesterday. that Wlli McAl- pine. a negro, wanted in Montgomery for the murder of Henry Cotton, a ne- gro, was under arrest in Birmlngha n. Deputy Sheriff Belser will go to Birming- ham today and bring McAlpine to Mohe- gomery. ,.u,s r,ot. ton occurred last January on Monroe Street. Beth negroes bore. bad repnta. tlons. that of Cotton being perhaps worse than McAlpines reputation. The cs,.on, latter in the fight drew a knife and cut cotton so severely that he died in few hours. McAlpine made his escape.
 A couple of weeks ago, while Depuay Sheriff Belser was returning from Tusca- Ioosa. he learned in Birmingham tna' McAipine was working near that city m rolling mill. He went after the accuseo murderer, but McAlpine had evidently been warned MT. Belser notified the Birmingham officials that McAlpne pine was s, wanted for murder and gave them di- ractions for finding him. The result was inc arrest of McAlpine yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Nominations Sent In.

Washington, May 1.-The President to- day sent the following nominations to the Ser ate: <4l Thomas Mast, New Jersey. Consul Gen cral at Guayaquil, Ecuador. A Postmasters:
 Florida-Dick NJ Kirby, Palatka.
 kentucky-James M. Wilson, Fal- mouth.
 Arizona-George J. McCabe, Bisbee; Ar thur J. Hudson. Clifton. North Carolina-Patrick J. OBrien, Durham.
 Tennessee-Joseph w. Howard Greene Ville. Texas-Thomas D. Blois Honey Grove.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Something Big in Dictionaries.

New York Press.
 America usually beats England in the way of bIgness but, strange as 1t may appear. not fin the matter of dictionaries. The eight -volumed edition of the Century dlstionary. paged right through. contains 7,046 pages. The first four volumes of Murray's English dictionary. e1- tending from A to G, inclusive. contains 4, 936 pages. and 1t is estimated that the en- tire alphabet will fill no less than twelve volumes. containing over i5.o0o pages. What stupendous work-a "magnum opus, if ever there was onel As our genial friend Kenmore once said. ''of the making, unmakng and re- making of words there is no end. age cannot wither, nor custom stale their infinite va riety." In Murrays every word begins with a capital letter, which some may regard as an advantage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
THE CITY COURT.
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In the City Court in Equity. Judge A. D. Sayre presiding, yesterday the 1oi- lowing orders were taken;
 Ella Sheellhorn ct al. vs. Alabama Ter minaI Company ct al.. cause dismissed by plaintiff c,.
 Hugh D. Cook, pro amlcus Vs. George W Cook. cause dropped from the docket with leaye to reinstate whenever neces- sary .. ,
 Alexander Troy. executor vs. Annie B. Tompkins; Registers report of reference read and ordered to lie over;
 I II. Iakin vs. Henry Englehardt; cause submitted for decree on exceptions to answer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
BOARD OF REGISTRARS.
Montgomery Books Opened After Re
 cess of Ten Days.

The Board of Registrars of Montgom- cry County met yesterday after a ten days recess. Registrar Jeff Harris has been spending the recess at the Dallas reunion. He returned yesterday morn ing and the books were reopened.
 There Is but slight demand for registra- ton now. Yesterday but few applicants went before the Board. The great mass of the voters in the city beats have already been registered. The Board has held sessions only at the court house. The total number registered up to date without visiting any of the out of town beats is 2,5Oo. It is estimated by the Board that this number is about half of all that will register in the county.
 The members of the Board will in a few days announce a schedule of their
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
No Action by Landsthing

Copenhagen. May 1.-The secret session of the Landsthing today was not pro- ductive of definite action regarding the Danish West India Islands treaty, but a indicated a determination on the part of the majority to postpone ratification of the treaty till after plebescite of the islands has been taken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
Freemasonary at the South.
Richmond Time:

A tug-of-war is on between Raleigh. Greensboro, Charlotte and Durham for the location of the splendid fve-stor; Masonic Temple, which is to be erected within the next two years by the Grand Lodge of North Carolina. Propositions from the several cities were to have been received from the several towns last night by the temple committee. the mem- bers of which gathered from various parts of the State. but it was decided this morning to allow more time and receive sealed bids.
 The Grand Lodge wants whatever city they select as the location to take not less than s250 900 second mortgage 4 per cent bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
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 w. N. Cox reached Montgomery yes terday morning to take charge of his new duties at the Western Railroad, his appointment taking effect yesterday morning. He is made assistant master mechanic, road foreman of engines and fuel agent of the Western. His head quarters will be in the office of Master Mechanic Walsh of the Western shops. but his duties will keep him on the road most of the time. Mr., Cox has been master mechanic of the Alabama Great Southern shops at Birmingham, the road of which President Wickersham of the Western was formerly superintendent.
 This morning Commercial Agent Tyler and Acting General Passenger Agent Billups. of the Western Road will go to Whitehall on the Selma division of that road. The object of their trip Is to look over the grounds with a view to making extensive Improvements there within the next few days. In former years White hall was one of the most famous picnic grounds anywhere in this section. and the people of Montgomery and Selma used to give all of their picnics there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
TAMPA EXCURSION MAY aerH

The Plant Systems Special train excur- sion to Tampa. May 18th, is the greatest trip ever offered for the money. Only s5.O0 round trip. Tickets good seven days. Pullman Sleepers and Day Coaches. Write w. V. Lifsey. Division Passenger Agent, for sleeper reservations.
 adV-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
UNoUEsT1oNABLY THE BEST.

"Wichert & Gardiner's" fine OK lords, Colonials and Slippers have nc equals in fit and style. Every lady who once wears them will have nc other. Cost no more than other high grades; $2.oo to $500.
 Bullock & Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
CHEAP TO TAMPA.

The Plant Systems annual excursion to Tampa. Monday, Msy 26. Only $500 round trip. good seven days Special train Pull man Slecpers and Coaches. Leave Mont gomery 11:15 a. m. For information, write to W. V. Lifsey. Division Passen- ger Agent. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

intsnded rounAs to the country hcatS; The beats in the lower edge of the county will be first visited. 1t is understood. The Registrars will then return to the beats adjoining the city afterward spend- ing at least a day in the polling place Of each city beat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

UNoUEsTIoNABLY THE BEST. "Wichert & Gardiner's" fine OK lords, Colonials and Slippers have nc who once wears them will have nc other. Cost no more than other high grades; $2.O0 to $500.
 Bullock & Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
ASSIST NATURE. The,

ASSIST NATURE. There are times when you should assist nature. It Is now undertaking to cleanse your system-if you will take Hoods Sarsaparilla the un- dertaking will be successful This great medicine purifies and builds up as noth- ing else does. (D
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
When it comes to a question of
 little girls and Children's dresses

mark that petness and style longer dependent self work" It's not even practical economy to make the needed Little girls and misses prettiest dresses q Spring and Summer styles not only shown here n greater variety the Price Reductions which we're sellnE them, easily show how much cheaper they be bought
 than any in You may want to take them away this summerhere lots of styles just the proper weights for other clmes It's the very of time
 their buying.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

It turns out that Johannes Brahms left only one musical manuscript, set of eleven pre- Iudcs for the organ. an instrument for which lished in the fall by Simrock of Berlin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
|. MISSES AND CHILDREN.

MISSES AND CHILDREN. No. excuse for the "little ones" not having pretty serviceable footwear Bring them to. us. and they will be fitted right from big variety of new things at small cost.
 Bullock 6 Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
NETTLEToN's SHOES

Are winners among leaders. Every man who likes to dress we'll should wear pair of "Nettleton's" Pal. Kid oxfords. Many shapes to select from.
 Bullock & Fleming,
 Exclusive Distributors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
HOME TESTIMONIAL
On the Merits of Green River thu
 WhiskeY Without q Headache.

When anybody sees the name of J. w McCulloch on d. bottle or barrel of whis. key. he can tackle it without any misgiv. ings: 1t is all risht."-LouisviIle Courier. Journal Editorial. adv-wed-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

One of the distinctive characteristics of Dowe's Randy Kitchen is it's cleanliness You're welcome any time-all the time- to inspect the entire place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

The friends of Capt. Philip IT. Stern will regret to learn that he is i'll of fever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02

Home-raised Strawberries, 10 cents per quart; fresh and nice at
 Phone 4o. Norton's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-02
POISONED FOODS.
Milk Suffers Most From Foul Adul-
 iteration.

Brooklyn Eagle.
 The arrest and punishment by fines of eighteen people who had been found selling unwholesome foods and drinks, in Manhattan, promises for a partial abo- ltion of the custom People in the more fortunate walks of life do not realize the extent to which the poor suffer from their poverty. Not least among their suf-