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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
JUNE AND DECEMBER JOINED
Marriage of Beautiful Canadian Girl
and Venerable Marquis.

A peculiar disclosure Is made in the
leaking out of the facts, not hitherto
known, concerning the marriage last
week in London of the octogenaran Mar
quis al Donegal to the 2i-year-old Cana
dian heiress. Miss Gertrude Twining,
granddaughter of a great shipbuilder OF
Nova Scotia, says cablegam fom Lon
don to The Chicago Chonicle.
There appeared last spring an advertise
ment in the London newspapers that Gre
ated no end of speculation. since it Of
fered the title of warehouses which of
course included a husband and a seat in
Westminster Abbey for the coronation
ceremonies in itself a frantiCally sought
for privilege, in return for a settlement
of 500 900 upon the anonymous Marquis,
The strangely assorted marriage of the
Marquis of Donegal and the lovely young
Canadian miss is the upshot of this ad-
vertiscment, by which a coronet was put
upon the market At the time the ad-
vertisement appeared its sponsor was sup
posed to be the Marquis of Donegal, and
the fact that he had a title to confer in
return for cash became generally known.
1t came to the knowledge of Mrs Twinng,
who was credited with most ambitious as
pirations for her attractive. accomplished
and wealthy daughter.
At any rate an arrangement was made
whereby the ancient Marquis was To he
presented to the young woman. The pa
triarchal peer was enchanted at the sight
of the tall. slender and dark girl from
across the sea- who already bore hers II
with daintily poised head, like any queen.
Within Ave weeks after he had been pre-
sented to Miss Twintng al the lsthmian
club he led her to the altar.
The final prenuptial agreement provided
for settlement of $4,000 n year upon the
MARQUIS, who Is in his S1st year.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
FIRST TRAIN D1sPATcHERs.
Fifty Years Ago This Month They
Used the Telegraph to Ex-
pedite Movements.
f,incInnati Ennuirer.

Cincinnati Enquirer
In the past month of November oc-
CURED the fitieth anniversary of the first
recorded effort to dispatch trains by the
Morse invention. Albert H. Cope and.
who was the operator engaged. is now liv-
ing in retirement in Chenoa, near Bloom
ington, ILL., He modestly claims, there
fore. to have been the first dispatcher
His only known rival for the honor is Da-
vid H. Conklin, now living in retirement
in Decatur Ill. and who says that he
moved trains by telegraph at about the
same time.
While is may not be possible positively
TO determine who Is entitled to the honor
II is interesting to contrast the present
wonderful system with the crude one OF
a half century ago. When the telegraph
was first introduced the instruments were
almost invariably placed in the postof-
flee. and the Postmaster as assistant,
usually officiated as operator.
II was so in the case of Mr.. Copeland
He was assistant postmaster in NEEDLE
hurry. Vt in the fall Of 1852. and one
evening in November of that year the
telegraph brought the news that the
northbound train on the then Burlington
and Rutland Road was stalled in the
snow south of Rutland The information
came merely as gossip over the wire, but
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
James T. o,Rrisn Dead.

James F. OBrien died at his home in
huntsville at o'clock yesterday morning.
His death was caused by Bright's dis
ease.
The funeral occurred yesterday after
noon at huntsville and was attended by
a large number OF the friends of the de-
ceased, several citizens of Selma being
present The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. A. A. Little. pastor of the
First Presbyterian Church of Selma.
Captain O'Brien was born in New
Orleans sixty years ago, his parents hav-
ing then just emigrated from Ireland to
the United States. While he was quito
young he moved to huntsville where he
lived until his death. He had suffered
for some time with Bright's disease and
heart disease and for the last two months
he was under the almost constant care of
a physician.
Captain o Brien was unmarried and so
far as known left no relatives. He was
quiet. refined gentleman widely known
and highly respected in this county.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Mr.. Copeland thought that il would be Of
value to the conductor of the southbound
train, which usually met the northbound
at a station called Brandon. BY an in
terchange OF messages a new meeting,
point was arranged and the southbound
train was not delayed. The exchange OF
messages later became a regular thing
between the conductors in case Of a de-
lay, and as soon as the officials recogniz-
ed the value of the dispatching they re-
lieved the conductors of the duty and APP
pointed regular dispatchers Mr.. Cope
land remained in the railroad service until
his retirement a few years ago, having
been for thirty years agent for the Chi
cago and Alton In Chenos
Dr. David H. Conkiin began with the
Chicago and Erie Telegraph Department
on Jan. g. 1851, as lineman, and later took
service as operator and dispatcher. Not
until the latter part of 1852 was any dis
patching attempted. and even then 1t was
very crude and only used in case of de-
layed trains. General Superintendent
Minot of the Erie was in charge when
the system was first attempted. It was
gradually improved and worked more
smoothly. The Delaware, LackawannA
and Western was the second road TO
adopt the system, and the success met
with resulted in applications for informa-
ton from other roads. AS fast as men
could be given instructions rival roads
would take them away by offering higher
salary. and the Erie and Lackawanna
proved to be a wonderful training school,
for dispatchers. Many of them later be-
came prominent officials of Western
roads. Mr.. Conklin recalls that he revo-
lUtionized the movement of trains on the
Lacka wanna after he left the Erie. The
telegraph system soon became familiar
to the employees, and trains moved expe-
ditiously where formerly there was heavy
loss, due to slow movement Mr.. Conklin
is now 70 years old. He served Decatur
one term as Mayor. and talks entertain
ingly OF the early days on the rail.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
The Newc Of Selma.

lie asked also for their cooperation.
The general and planner OF the battle
were nothing without the man behind the
gun. They were to remember that they
were the men behind the guns. He asked
that there be no drones. no idlers. and
he asked pardon for the ugly word-no
spongers, absorbing the spiritual vitality
of the community, but representing moth
ing on God S earth. Let every child. ev-
cry woman, every man find places In
Gods army and cooperate in the work.
Finally he asked them for their sons
I'VE want home industry a home minis
try-ws have need for my son. my kins-
man. at the altar. The Church must have
your boys" He would not depreciate the
worlds work: for 1t is noble to sell tape
IL you are true to the yard stick. But let
US always do the noblest, not content
ourselves with nobly. Home ministry is
what is needed. The Bishop then gave
two notable examples in this diocese Of
the efficiency Of home ministry. For their
sons, as polished corners Of the temple,
he therefore asked as final sacrifice.
He closed with an expression of the fear
and diffidence he felt in entering upon
his call. 1t does not depend upon him.
however. passonately he desire success.
After all, it depends upon them. There
fore he urged them to see to 1t and to
work that it be not a failure. Hand in
hand, shoulder to shoulder they were to
go on, God above teaching them to do
and endowing them to do.
Let us therefore work together as a
united family, our Father above and we
as one. May he help us to consecrate
ourselves to him, to work on until the
evening comes-when with little sheaf
here, a little sheaf there. we shall hear
with joy: Well done, thou good and
faithful servant: thou hast been faithful
over q few things, will make thee ruler
over many things; enter thou into the
Joy of thy Lord
Bishop BecKwith confirmed class Of
three. He left this afternoon for Annis-
ton.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Mr.. r. Gray. who lives near Armenia,
Duchess County. N. Y, says: Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy is the best medi-
cine 1 have ever used. 1t is a fine chill
drens remedy for Group and never fails
to cure" When given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse, or even after the
croupy cough has developed it will pre-
vent the attack. This should be borne in
mind and a bottle of the Cough Remedy
kept at hand ready for instant use as
soon as these symptoms appear. For
sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

Mr. Harry Roisman and Miss Minnie
Renderskey were married Yesterday af-
ternoon at half-past o'clock at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. H. Dannis, the
marriage ceremony was performed in the
presence of a few friends by Rev. Dr.
Rubenovitz. who used the strict orthodox
ritual reception was afterwards held.
Mrs Roisman is a cousin of Mrs. H.
Dannis of this city. Mr.. Roisman is en-
gagged in business in Selma. They are
spending the honeymoon in Atlanta and
Chattanooga
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
ARRIVED TOO LATE.
Montgomery Men Unable to Be of
Assistance.

In response to a call from citizens of
Wetumpka. Chief John F. Browder of the
Montgomery fire department sent six men,
fire engine and 700 feet of hose to that
city early Sunday morning.
The call from Wetumpka reached Mont
gomery by telephone shortly after 8
o'clock. Mayor f. B. Joseph promptly in
structed Fire Chief John F. Browder to
give all of the assistance possible to the
stricken city.
1t required some time to secure a spe-
cial train and it was 4:3O clock before
the firemen had their apparatus loaded
on car and were ready to leave Mont
gomery.
The party was in charge OF Fire Cap
tain Nixon and consisted of Engineer A.
O'COnnor and Firemen L. A Cohran,
Arthur Kohn, ]. L. Parker and II. H.
jackson.
The special train was delayed at FL
more and did not reach Wetumpka until
o'clock.
The fire had about spent its course
when the Montgomery tremen reached
Wetumpka. They returned to Montgom-
cry at 1880 o'clock Sunday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Cheap Rates West via L. & N R. r

on the first and third Tuesday in each
month, up to and including April Hst
1903, Homeseekers excursion tickets viii
be sold at one first class fare plus g. %
Tor the round trip to all points in Texas
Indian and Oklahoma Territories and 10
certain points in Arkansas, Louistana
return journey. with stop-over pri yiIeees
at ali points within homeseekers tern.
DRY on going trip.
For further particulars, call on s T
Suratt. T. A. or call on or write w. L
Beasley, Pass. Agent. Union" Station.
Montgomery Ala. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Buried in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa. Dec. 29.-(Special) Mrs.
Octavia Pumpfrey. who died in Fauns-
dale. was inferred here yesterday after
noon. Mrs. Pumpfrey. who was former
ly Miss Octavia Pope. was a resident of
Tuscaloosa for a number OF years. where
she married ]. Munroe Pumpfrev whose
death occurred nine years ago. Deceased
was - years of age and had heen Mem
Der Of the Methodist Church for great
number of years.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Car Shed Wanted.

Many citizens of Selma have expressso
desire that the Western Railway of Ala
bama build a carshed at their new pas
senger station at the terminus of Water
Street The station has almost been COM
pleted, and will soon be ready for use
and it is hoped that the railroad com
rany will at once begin the constructio
of suitable sheds for the protection OF
their patrons.
The rev depot is quite handsome one,
and, with some protection for those en-
tering or leaving trains, would be fully
equipped. No formal request has been
made to the Western officials by the citi-
zens of Selma. but it is hoped they will
take some action on the matter at once
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
B'Nai Birth Exercises.

The Local Lodge Of B'nai Birth held
interesting services last night at the
temple Mishkan Isreal of which Rev. L.
S. Levy is rabbi. Isaac Schwartz in
troduced Hon. Joseph Hirsch of Vicks-
burg the principal speaker of the even
ing Mr.. Hirsch spoke eloquently on the
purposes and achievements of the order.
Louis Benish and Miss Lula Wise render
ed musical selections.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

without any Inconvenience can thorough
~ rinse the hair
Twist the hair up on the head, fasten
it with a hairpn. let fresh water run and
take a quick all over sponge, rinse and
get ont and dry the body. Put on loose
bathing gown or wrapper and proceed to
dry the hair al leisure
Done in this way. one Is saved much Of
the fatigue that usually attends a home
shampoo.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Railway Accident

slight accident that might have had
very serious consequences occurred yes
terday morning on the Western OF Ala
bama. The passenger train due in Selma
at 1890 was also hauling several fiat cars
loaded with logs. A log rolled from one
of the cars and obstructng the track,
broke the locomotive loose from the train.
Passengers were very much frightened
but no one was injured and the damage
done amounted to nothing.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
The INCEST Way to Shampoo Your
Hair

Draw the water exactly as for a full
bath and get into the tub Have the
shampoo mixture ready and rub it thor
oughly into the scalp
Then take a large jug or pitcher. which
should be at hand. and rinse the sham
poo out Of the hair. You can keep NIL
ing the pitcher from the faucets getting
water any temperature you choose. and
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma, Dec. 70.
Miss Amelia Thomas, about 30 years old
and employed IN the Cawthon Cotton
Mills. fell from a window on the third
story and was seriously injured this
morning. She was sitting in the window
Of the spinning room where she Is en-
ployed. She lost her balance and fell
backwards to the roof of the ONCE two
stories below and from the roof to the
ground. The entire distance OF the 1ail
was about thirty-five or forty feet ana put
for the force of the descent being broken
II Ia probable Miss Thomas would have
been killed instantly.
Her hip and her skull were fractured
and may have sustained internal In
juries A doctor was summoned to at
tend her and the manager of the mills
had her sent to an lnfirmary where she
is receiving every attention.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Alleged Bigamist's Wife in Selma.

Governor Jelks issuance OF requisition
papers for J. F. Gleason now under arrest
in Indiana on a charge of bigamy was
learned with Interest in Selma where MRS.
Gleason, nee Frank. Is visiting friends.
Mrs Gleason Is said to be Gleason
third wife and was Miss Frank OF Biz
mingham. She and Gleason lived in Sell
ma for several months 1t Is said they
were married in Birmingham In 1896.
1t is said Gleason alleges the Mrs. Glea-
son now visiting Selma is an imposter.
But this story is not believed in Selma
where Mrs Gleason has a large number
of sympathetic friends. When Gleason was
here he was for time licensed auc-
tioneer. and had an establishment on
Washington Street where he sold crock
cry and odds and ends at public outcry
to negroes. These sales took place on the
street in front of his shop and he had
some trouble with the Mayor and Council
o naccount of blocking the street. Dur
ing that time he was out OF job as a
railway engineer, which 1t Is said was his
regular avocation. He lost one of his
hands here by the accidental discharge of
a gun while he was out hunting. and it is
reported that he collected a considerable
amount of accident Insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Approves New Station.

President Wickersham of the Western
Railway expressed this afternoon his APP
probation of the new passenger station
constructed for his road.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Football.

Teams representing the Young Mems
Christian Association and British citizens
resident in Selma will play association
football New Years day.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Local and Personal.

Miss Maud Rothenberg, who has been
the charming guest of Miss Natalie Lie
pold, has returned to her home in Me-
ridian. Miss Rothenberg won many
friends and admirers and was the reel
pient of many social attentions during
her visit to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Or. Winker. a lawyer Of Lucerne
Switzerland. has just settled one Of the
longest lawsuits In the history NJ any
country II was a boundary dispute.
which has been going on since 1870.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
Robbins May Die.

Fred Robbins. the negro shot on Christ
mas eve is not expected to live. He mas
made a statement that the Upton brothers
now in Jail on a charge of shooting him.
were the men who tried to murder him.
Robbins is one Of the best negroes IN
Selma He is liked by many white per
sons and much interest is taken in his
case. The wound he received In his stom-
ach is likely to prove fatal
The Ttpton negroes were to have had
their preliminary hearing this morning
before Mayor Mcleod but the trial was
postponed. Robbins Is said to have given
strong evidence against them.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

The holiday season here has been unu-
sually quiet. and the shops showed very
few of Santa Claus's wares owing to poor
crops in this section.
Some pleasant entertainments were en-
joyed during the week. among the hand
soonest was a beautiful luncheon given by
Mrs. Harris Waller to her relative Mrs.
Van Hoose of Birmingham.
Mrs. C. c. Seed gave very delightful
card party Friday afternoon.
Friday evening Miss Margaret Hobson
entertained her friends with dance.
Magnolia Grove" decked in Christmas
greens. holly. mistletoe etc.. was never
more attractive. Although this was the
coolest night of the season the spacious
rooms and halls. glowing with brilliant
lights and the warm greetings given by
Judge and Mrs. Hobson and Miss Annie
Hobson, together with elegant refresh
ments, served throughout the evening.
caused the guests to forget tho wintry
blasts and enjoy to the fullest. the good
cheer within.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
TURNER-LEE.
College Professor Married to Young
Art Student.

Greensboro, Dec. 2s.-(Special.) 1.-The
cold wave of the past few days. coolest of
the season, terminated last night in a
rain. The thermometer registered 16 de-
grees Friday at 7:30 a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Mrs. W. G. Brown. who was the guest
of Mrs. A. P. Jones during the holidays.
has returned to Bay St. Louis, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

DR.. E. X. Turner. Professor of Ancient
and Modern Languages OF the Southern
University, was married to Miss Frances
Lee. in New York city. December %. Miss
Lee is daughter of DR.. Lee. who re-
sides in Bridgeport. Ala. and was in the
metropolis studying art. DR.. Turner $
friends here were surprised to hear Of his
marriage. He has returned a short time
since from abroad after a stay of some
length, and his degree was conferred by
the Berlin University. after two years
study.
DR.. and Mrs. Turner will receive cor
dial welcome here. They will he at home
at the Ellis residence on Tuscaloosa
Street after January l.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

James w. OTIS is marshal of Green's
boro, having been elected to fill vacan-
cy caused by w. f. Torberts resiSna-
ton. Jesse Hamilton declined to accept
the office.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Miss Alice Pettus left today for Gains
Vile. where she teaches in a graded
school.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

Rufus Shruptrine, a prominent citize
OF Stafford, was in Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30
How to Cure Croup.

A. zinski is in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-12-30

DR.. r. NJ. Cochran of Eleanor is in tn
city.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1902-02-13
Around The Pan.

The reader may make up his mind to
be pleasantly overwhelmed by the opu-
ence and vivacity of 'i'Around the Pan, /"
published by the nutshell Publishing
Company, 1869 Third Avenue, New York.
The wonders begin with the frontispiece
picture OF President Mckinley, drawn in
single line beginning at point on the
cheek bone and going round and round
in constantly widening circle, with wa
yer ings and downbeariDgs of the pen
in the proper places to secure detachment
and shading. We are told that this por-
trait sis considered the most unique work
Of its kind in the world, J" and if there are
degrees of uniqueness we are willing to
believe that this is most the thing of
which there are no duplicates. Ofcourse
there is text in addition to the pictures,
and we would be surprised indeed to hear
from any purchaser the opinion that he
had not got his moneys worth ($2.00).-
New York Sun.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1902-02-13
MAYVILLE.

Our band now has II members and.
with practice, will soon be known as one
OF the best brass bands in the state.
Judge Mattingly is expecting an in
crease in his pension OF from $l2to $l4
q month and $500 back pay.
T. ]. Henderson has returned from q
visit to the Willamette valley. His son
and nephew came up with him.
Arthur Dexter, OF Smile, is visiting
relatives here.
What's the matter with Mayville
Let's wake up and build some sidewalks
Miss Bessie Rinehart has returned
from visit at Condor.
A new druggist has come to town and
gone in partnership with ]. Q. Jarvis,
He weighs lbs.
The Ladies' Aid will give an nentertain.
ment here Feb. IS. The drama, Josiah's
Courtship, will be given. To be follow
Ell by a dance. Proceeds for building
steps to the church. Everybody cordial
" invited.
Condon globe. (Condon, Gilliam Co., Or.) 189?-1919, 1902-02-13
ARLINGTON NOTES.

w. n. Colwetl was called TO the bed
side 1T his mother, Mrs Alex Hardie, q
Trail Fork, Tuesday.
Frank Pallen was in from Hsv Greek
Smiths ranch Tuesday after supplies.
u. w. Ralston came in from Mayville
Monday.
One 81 Lnftin's teams caused consider
able eNcitement Tuesday evening hy
dashing dawn the street attached to \
buggy Nithout driver. The rig MAS
susShed MP considerably.
Blake Br,s are having / heir last twc
Years cs,p ~ wool tale,i which they s,li
r,.yentk iuf III cts. Ii will be shipped
sfrm here DIRECTLY East
The Beck hmily tcoloredl are helping
wi5h the Methodist revival here,
A c,,nple Of hoys from Mayville, age
ah,ni Is came in last week with the in,
tenlinn nf seeing the world. They dis
piised of their horses aud saddles for $sT
hnt were made redeem them and started
on their way home.
The trains have been very irregular
the past week owing to so much rain,
Confidence Lodge No. % X. Of 2. viii
hold private celebration 0f the SSth an
niversary next Monday night, Only
Knights aud their relatives are expected
to attend.
CAas, Gilmore is somewhat improved
hat not out of danger.
c. A. Danneman returned Sunday
from Corvallis. He represented Gillian
county at the Republican Congressional
Convention IN Portland.