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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
THE MORGAN REGISTRARS
So Far 3,64o Whites and 35 Negroes
 Have Certificates.

Decatur. May 5.--(SpeciaD-The County Registrars have just completed tneir IT'D round in the registration of voters m sne county and gave out the following ns ures; Total number of white men regis tered in the county 3.64c: negroes S2.
 Later on the Board of Election Kegs. trars will meet at the county coui house here for the purpose or resisterihs those entitled to registration, but who were unable to register heretotore on account of homage. absence from home. etc. The dates of registration at the county court house will be as follows: One week in June. two days prior to November election, third week in No. venber and six days before the Dth or December.
 H. V .Cashin. the well known negro politician and receiver of pubic none. in the United States Land Ofice at Huntsville. was here today and said that a vigorous fight would be made against the new Constitution by the negroes ol Alabama He stated that the constitu- tionality of the State Constitution would be tested and that the case would be taken up to the United States Supreme Court if necessary. He intimated that the Board of County Registrars had Nio- lated their oath of office in refusing to register certain ex-soldiers or the CiE'l War.
 After sitting of nearly three weeks the Morgan County grand jury mas an- journed without indicting any one Tor the murder of William J. Polk the well known insurance man who was found SD mysteriously murdered on doorstep leading to the second story of the Toad vine block rome few weeks ago. In re- ferring to the murder of Mir Polk the report os the grand jury says: Much Of our time has been sDent in examining into homicide cases arising since the last term of this court. and every available process has been invoked to locate re- snonsihilitY. That such a shocking and dssa ssinatlon as recently starr led this community. could have occurred so mysteriously in 8 populous city. re- fleets upon the fair name of our county. and we have pursued to the utmost every or plausible theory to accomplish the end of justice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
" BARGE COAL COMPANY. <
John Kelly, One of the Owners, Tells
 Of It's Scope

Tuscaloosa, May 5.--(SpecialD-John and NV. J. Kelly who have been operating the Tidewater Coal Company and who were successful in their efforts in organizing the mammoth barge line between Tuscaloosa and New Orleans were seen yesterday and gave out much valuable information concerning the new organization. to be known as the Alabama Barge Coal Com pany.
 John Kelly has just returned from New England where he was present when the deal was made. The concern organized in New Haven. Conn.,. the capital stock being $3,000,O0O. The officers of the com pany are J. S. Rigel, president; ex-Gov- ernor Waller treasurer; J. Harrison Wagner secretary. Kelly brothers own one-half of the stock, but hold no offices in the company.
 The company will begin work in the very near future. but there will be but little done until fall. The company has secured an option on the Lake Borgne canal, the price if purchased, to be s400- O00 The company will handle timtSr, cot ton, etc.. besides coal. These cargoes will be transferred at New Orleans to five different steam ship companies. All of these companies own stock in the barge line.
 The output of the Tidewater mines is tOUS per illOIltH AuiS VIII Dt TIT creased to the same amount per day and several other mines will be opened along the river. It is very probable that this company will handle steel for the Cen tral Furnace Company, which is now be- ing constructed on the Warrior just below Tidewater.
 It is the intention of the company to have five hundred barges constructed at once. It has not yet been decided where the work will be done. but it is thought that the timber will be taken from this county as it has been pronounced very fine for that use.
 The Headquarters of the company will rrobably be in New Orleans. but large branch office will be located at Tusca- loosa. Mir Kelly left last evening for New Orleans where he goes to close a contract for 3Oo,OO0 tons of coal. the ship ment to begin in January 1903. The com psny also has large contract Tor the delivery of lumber regularly at New Or leans.
 Tuscaloosa friends of Miss Sadie Cor dan Williams of New York are receiving Invitations to her approaching marriage to MT. Lester of New York. Miss Wil- Hams was a frequent visitor to the city during the time when Colonel Nolfolk'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
DRAWS THE COLOR LINE
MUsICIANs QUIT. STATE .FED-
 ERATIoN or LABOR. <
They Were Unable to stand Negro's Presiding Over Their Sessions. Coroner Investigating the
 Murder of 0raney.


 Birmingham, May 5.-(Special. )-Birm- ingham Musicians Union, No. 52 has de- cided to withdraw from the State Fedora tion of Labor on account of negroes be- longing to the last named organization. At the last meeting of the Musicians Union, President Frank Arrico, who was the delegate to the State Federation of Labor which was held In Selma, reported that negroes had participated in the meet ing and that for a while a negro had presided. He recommended that the Union withdraw from the State Federa- ton because of the negro and the recom- mendation was adopted. There are but two or three unions in the State which do not draw the color line. The action of the musicians will be followed by others and the probabilities are that the State Federation will suffer. The United Mine Workers of America, one of the strongest labor organization in. the State. does not draw the color line at all and will make every effort to maintain their position in the State Federation of Labor. The Musicians Union Is the first to with draw. x
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

share Into the ranks of those who VII s,nnort his father. The Burns famiiy Is as numerous and as powerful poiiu. cally as the Craigs and it seems now ,ha' ma a battle royal is on between these '"o popular men. ,o,,
 Whichever one wins Dallas VIII pc "ei .,,rasented in the Senate All agree to thst and A great many are now sitting by watching for the first gun to be hreu, Whenever the battle opens 1t Is agreed on all sides that there will be no cessa' ton until the last gun is fired on the cay of the primary and it will then propap,S not be known until the smoke Of oatue has cleared away which one VIII nav noma out victorious. Political fortunes will be made or marred by thefresult o' that contest .,.,
 As to the lower house MT. Calvin Young, Sr., is the only announced can didate so far.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Firemsn,s Election.

Sometime ago the Selma nre uepal. a, !. ment held a convention and nominated the following ticket. which is being voted for at a general election of the depart ment today; For Chief. J: Hooper Adams Assistant Chief, W. R. Walker; secona Assistant Chief. P. J. Loughlin. Fire Wardens: First Ward, Felix M. Wood: Second Ward. J. H. Lumpkin; Third Ward Gus Wauchope; Fourth Ward James Donegay: Fifth Ward. c. J: Gri- fin There are 150 firemen emitted t9 par, c ticipate in the election of the officers or the fire department for the ensuing year, hut as there is no opposition to the above ticket there will not be large vote polled. All of the above are old nremeii and will make most capable officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

her uncle, was here as president of the Hanover Construction Company which built the Montgomery division of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
 c. A. Rogers. a Confederate veteran and a well known citizen of Tuscaloosa County, died while attending the reunion at Dallas, Texas. He was a resident of Coker and leaves a wife and several chil- dren. His body reached here Saturday over the Mobile and Ohio Railroad.
 w. l.. Stewart has purchased the large farm owned by MT. Jed Strong. The purchase does not go into effect until January 1903. The price paid was $1o,- 900. The tract contains 992 acres. MT. Strong is oRe-of Tuscaloosas most sue cessful farmers and it is hoped that he will continue to reside here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
She Was the Wife of an Old Citizen
 of Lee County.

Opelika. May 5.-(Speeiall-Mrs. E. J: Driver. wife of Dr, F. !. Driver and mother of G. F.. Driver, President of the Shapard Bank. died here today. She was a noble Christian woman She lived to a ripe old age and saw all her children grown to prominence,
 Gardens here are suffering badly from the drought and it is likely they will be cut off as they generally are.
 President Wickersham Is using every endeavor to interest the farmers of this section In the growing of fruit. Ever since MT WielkesshaiTi came to the Wes- tern Railroad he has been trying to estab Ilsh industries and build up the places and utilize the advantages along his Inc He is succeeding splendidy and ere Ions this section will be truly the garden spot of the South.
 The report that the new Royal Hotel would discontinue business is a mistake Mir. George F.. Driver, Vice President of the Shapard Bank. hae bought the mag nihcent new hostelry and 1t will continue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Fire at Jacksonville

Jacksonville. May 5-tSpecial)-T sta bles and kitchen of Dr. w. B. Arberry were burned 12:45 Saturday morning His horses and vehicles were removed, but four fine Jersey cows, with q large amount of corn, fodder and hay. were burned. The fire is supposed to have been His residence and the resi- dence of Col J. H. Caldwell were in great danger. but were saved by the good work of the fire company. The insurance on the buildings. horses and vehicles is only s6OO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
rrotest Againgt Sunday work.

The Pastors Union of Birmingham held A meeting this morning and upon having a report submitted to the effect that work was being done on Sundays on the ten story steel Woodward building on First Avenue. appointed committee to inves- tigate and if there was not actual need for such labor to protest to the proper authorities Work Is being done on the big building not only on Sundays. put also at night. This has been found neces- sary in order to complete the work within the specified time. The Pastors lnion' however. heard the report with considera- bie distaste and will make effort 10 stop the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Investigating oraney's Death.

Coroner Paris this morning swore In jury and began investigating the kill ing of D. T. Graney, the boilermaker who was shot down and killed on Nineteenth Street near Tenth Avenue, North, Satur- day night byfan unknown person. while returning to his home from a little store where he had made few purchases. The killing Is one full of mystery The police believe that the murder was com mitted by a negro highwayman who an hour after this killing held up and rob bed and then attempted to kill J. F. Schweizer. a salesman who was en route home on Seventeenth Street. The father of the dead man camk down from India napolis. Ind, this morning and carried the remains back tonight. Graney leaves a wife and one child The Coroner's jury has examined several witnesses already. no definite clew has been ascertained. The police are scouting the, city closely in the hope of capturing the, murderer and highwayman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Charges Not Sugtained

Washington. May 5.--The civil service commission has dismissed as utterly un- substantiated and improved a number of charges filed against the conduct Of As- sistant Postmaster Walker and others of the Lexington, Ky. postoffiee by Henry F. Seehan. a dismissed empioye. The charges alleged political assessment of employees and participation of em- ployes in party work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Indians Gain Decision.

Washington, May 5.-The case of the original action of the State of Minne- sota vs. Secretary Hitchcock of the In- terior Department and Commissioner Harmann of the General Land Office, was decided by the United States Supreme Court today against the State. the court holding that as all- the lands embraced in the reservation had been the property eff the Indians. they are entitled to the proceeds of the sale of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Halls Body to Be Shipped.

The remains of Robert Hall, who was run over by an electric car which he was trying to board while in notion will pc shipped te Montevallo tomorrow morning for interment. Hall lived at Woodlawn, a suburb and he attempted to get on the car at the sloss furnaces when he fell and a trailer ran over him, crushing his leg off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Discovery of Marl.

Announcement is made here that dis covery of mari and cement rock has been made on property in South Alabama pe- longing to the syndicate of which com pany T. G. Bush of Birmingham. IS the head It is stated that extensive de- velopments of this property will be un- dertaken in very short while. They Will include the mining of the crude material and the erection of plants to manufacture it into cement and terra cotta ware.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

to run. It is crowded all, the time and Is meeting with great and deserved success.
 Mrs Lee Lockhart. wife of "a well known carpenter. died here last night.
 Twenty-eight new converts were bap- tized at the Baptist Church last night and six more joined that will be baptized next Sunday. The revival has closed. It was one of the most interesting that has ever been held here. fifty-one conversions hay ing been made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
.police chiefs Go to Louisville.

Chief of Police c. W. Austin, accom- panied by Chairman J. IT. McCary of the Police Commission. Chief Camp of Ens- ley, Chief Wallace of Bessemer. Chief Barnard of Pratt City. together with Chief Soost and the Mayor Of Mobile, left here tonight for Louisville where they go to attend the annual convention of Chiefs of Police of the United States and Canada. Chief Austin favors the bills in Congress to suppress anarchy and to establish the Bertillon Identification bureau.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Death of a Child.

rba 14-months-old infant of MT. and Mrs Adolphus C. Cade of Tuscaloosa. died on Sunday at the residence of Mrs. Cadc's father. MT. w P, Weleh, in tnls city The body of the little one was snip ped to Tuscaloosa today for intermeht.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

People usually live longer in islands anl small peninsuias than on continents. Barba- does. Greece, Madeira and the Shetlands are all favorable to long life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
Local and Personal.

The many friends of B.. H. Crals throughout Alabama will be glad tn Ieari' cent cent severe spell of illness as to be able to be out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

Prof. '. J. Williams. Superintendent ot Ed1ication of Dallas County. is gradually recovering from his recent severe attack
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

The School Board met late this after noon and named the new building neing erected at the corner ot pal,as ana asn' z ineton Streets Baker School. in honor Of the late George O. Baker
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06
DEATH OF MRS. E. J. DRIVER.

Pettus Roberts is in Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

Dr. Mclean Pitts has returned from s ten-days' stay in Baltimore ana Wash- ington,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

Ben Collins. negro. an escaped fife convict of Georgia. was captured In West Dallas and returned to the pen near Cnlc- amauga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

The farmers arc complaining about the dr,. spell. which is retarding the sprout- ing of cotton seed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

The street car company has put on us summer cars. much to the dehSht or US natrOps.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-06

Tho University of Kentucky boys de- foated the Selma Y. NJ c. A. team this afternoon by score of to 2
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
Session Comes to a Close
Saturday Noon.
COMMITTEES REPORTS
Additional Appropriation of S23,33S Is
Voted for the New Courthouse. Other
Matters Considered.
WEDNESDAY EVENING.

The annual fall session Of the
Grant county board of supervisors
came to close Saturday noon after
a most interesting meeting. Much
legislation of Importance pertaining
to county affairs was enacted. The
Herald last week printed the pro-
ceedings in full up to Wednesday
evening. Deliberations following
up to time of adjournment appear
in this paper.
Board called to order at 7:45.
Roll call. Quorum present.
Mr.. Vosberg of the town of James
town presented a petition from the
town board of that town praying
for aid in the construction Of an
iron bridge and approaches across
Sinipee lake in section 20 IN that
town and on the highway leading
to the Eagle Point high bridge, the
said town having fulfilled all require
ments in raising the required sum
to construct the same.
Referred to the committee on
highways, bridges and ferries.
Mr.. Moore presented a petition
from the town board of Paris asking
aid in constructing an iron bridge
across Little Platte at Cooper's ford
in section IA in said town, the town
of Jamestown having raised the re-
o11ired sum and let the contract for
the same. The sum asked Of the
county is $646.
Referred to the same committee.
Daniel Doyle presented a petition
to the board for the position OF jan
itor. Said petition was referred to
the committee on county property.
Supt. Nyes report was presented
to the board in pamphlet form and
referred to the committee on educa-
ton.
The report of the Soldiers and
Sailors relief commission was pre-.
sented and referred to the finance
committee.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
Mr.. Blaine presented the follow
mo resolution:

WHEREAS. there are no detention or isolat-
ed rooms at the Grant county insane asylum
and county home sufficient for the detention
or isolation of patients who may become in
fected with contagious disease, or for the
sick or for those patients who have or may
have such diseases to which the other pa
tients should not be exposed. and it appear
ing that the present conditions require that
detention or isolated rooms for such persons
should be provided, and there being no such
rooms or place for isolation of patients at the
command of the superintendent and matrOn,
and there being necessity GherefOr. De IL
ResOt0ed. That the trustees OF the asylum
and county home prepare facts and data con-
corning the above matter, and prepare and
present plan to the county board at it's reg
ular session whereby suhclent ae t1t on or
lfshed, and report fully upon the matter OF
isolation rooms or isolation hospital for the
purposes as above indicated.
Dated Nov. 49, 1902
LAID over under the rules.
Mr.. Leighton presented the fol-
lowing resolution which was also
laid over:
ResoIt :, That tax of $4,000. be and the
same hereby is levied on the taxable proper
ty of Grant county for roads and bridges
Mr.. Kraut asked permission to
withdraw petition from the town of
Glen Haven for amendment. Grant
ed.
On motion of Mr.. Brennan, Mr..
Macarthur was reelected trustee of
the asylum for three years.
Board adjourned to $50 a. m.
THURSDAY MORNING.
Board called to order at $40.
Roll call. Quorum present.
Minutes Of previous session read
and approved.
Mr.. Kraut again presented the pc
tition of the town of Glen Haven as
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
PLIGHTED TROTHS.
Cupid's Work of a Week as Recorded at
County Clerk Griffis' Office.

Chas. Tinzel, Dubuque, Ia, and
Charlotte Kirchberg, jamestown.
Frank Welter and Victoria Dig
man, both of Jamestown.
Geo. E. Ward, Hurricane, and
Mabel Perkins, Beetown.
John LOU and Sadie Muncy, both
of Platteville.
Chas. III. Day and Nellie Harville,
both of Wyalusing.
Edward jacob and Elizabeth
Hauser, both of Jamestown.
Thos. Womak, Platteville, and
Catherine Loui, Lima.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
Lecture Course Announcement.

The Executive committee of the
entertainment course wish to state
that it has been determined to begin
ali performances on the course at
8:15. All who attend are respect
fully asked to come by that time in
order that there may be no disturb
ance which would be especially dis
agreeable at the musical numbers.
Announcements of this character
have heretofore been construed in
Lancaster as meaning that the per-
Torrance will begin at the time
stated Gf not later.) The commit
tee therefore wishes to have it fully
understood that 8:15 means 8:15.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20

Torrance will begin at the time
stated (if not later) The commit
tee therefore wishes to have it fully
understood that 8:15 means 8:15.
Ten years ago Monday two feet
of snow fell.
John Burns went to Groton,
Dakota, Tuesday to visit brother
for a week.
The Woman's club will meet at
Foresters hall Friday, Nov. 28th, at
3 o'clock. 2w
The Political Equality club will
meet Monday at 2:3O with Mrs. JAS.
f. Rhodes.
Remember the Salisbury orches-
ira at Reeds opera house, Friday,
Nov. 21st, at 8:15 p. m.
After three weeks vacation,
Clara Wagner began her winter
term Monday at the Dyer school.
The Ladies' Aid society of the
Congregational church will meet in
The church par or Friday afternoon
at 2 o'clock.
MIR. and Mrs. Geo. Philips and
Grandma Philips of Dodgeville Wis
tied with relatives in this city few
days last week.
In connection with the basket
social next Tuesday evening each
person is expected to keep mum for
at least ten minutes or be fined five
cents.
The best musical talent tat
Lancaster has ever secured-the
famous Salisbury orchestra
Reeds opera house, Friday, Nov.
Dist, at 8:15 sharp.
VIM. Barrows has exhausted
his supply Of brick. Those desiring
brick will of necessity be compelled
to procure them at Cassville, Fenni-
more Or Platteville.
An adjourned term of the Oc-
tober term of circuit court opens
at 1:30 today before Judge Clement
son. Court cases left over on the
calendar will be tried
Unique event! NUNS the word
for ten minutes after entering the
K. P. hall next Tuesday evening,
after which baskets containing a
dainty lunch for two will be sold.
There will be an old-fashioned
basket social at the K. p hall Tues
day evening, Nov. Is. Everyone is
cordially invited to come and have
a good time. Ladies are expected
to bring lunch for two.
Miss Lena Jeide has new piano
which was presented to her by her
fond parents a few days ago. It's
Story & Clark, purchased from
Roberts & Groenier. A finer in
strument for tone and beauty would
be hard to find.
-Delos Edwards shot a wild
pigeon while hunting Sunday. 1t
was the first specimen of it's kind
seen in this locality for number
of years, Notwithstanding the fact
that at one time they were SO num-
erouS.
First number Of Entertainment
Course, the Salisbury orchestra of
Chicago, Abby Rose Wood soprano.
Don't fail to hear this excellent or
chestra and sweet singer. Many
grades above any other orchestra
we ever had III Lancaster. Reeds
Opera House, Friday eve. 8:15.
"A number of people who visited
the county board in session last
week noted and commented upon
the great similarity in personal APP
pearance of Chairman Henry Muen-
der of Montfort and G. w. Patter-
son of Hazel Green, member of
the courthouse committee. OF
nearly the same size and with
boards trimmed alike they bore a
striking resemblance to each other.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
fire protection.

fire protection.
We desire to present for your consideration
an itemized statement of expenses necessar-
lily incu rred in addition to the basis of our
estimates, in explanation of the reason for
being under the necessity of asking further
appropriation, to witt
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1902-11-20
Relief Committee Report.
To the Honorable Board of Supervisors
of Gro nt CO.

of Grant Co.
The commissioners of the Soldiers
and Sailors Relief Fund of Grant
county, Wis, do respectfully submit
this their annual report, showing the
amounts and names of all persons who
have received aid in accordance with
Chapter 339, Laws OF 1889: