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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Death Sentence Imposed.

Felix Hall. colored. was found guilty of the murder of J. Norwood Clark, white, a commissary clerk on the Birmingham Southern Railroad. in October 1900 while that road was being constructed. The death sentence was imposed. It was a sad Thanksgiving Daly for Hall The jury was out thirteen minutes. Hall took the sentence quietly and had nothing to say. This is the second conviction for murder and death sentence imposed in the Criminal Court here this week Bob Stone, colored, was convicted for killing W. H. Thomas, a white guard at Coal burg.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

1e5 fMr. DunnelD, to 5, won; Arius, 166 (Mr. Kerr), to E. second; Chevai dor. l5S (Mr. Harris). to l. third. Time
 Fourth race, steeplechase. about three 1A 0Mara), to 5. won; Draughtsman, 133 e. Smith. to ], sec ond Montrip. 13o GA. Jacksonl, le to 2. third Time 6:H. Marylander, Decameroh' Captain Conover ran.
 Fifth race, Washington cup. two and one-fourth miles-Circus, 114 (Blake), ID to 1, won; Andy Williams, 104 (Ricel, to to to i. third. Time, I:ao. Major Mansir. Judge Phillips. Huntressa, Moon Daisy ran.
 Sixth race. six furlongs-Barkelmore. 1o7 (Poliack. even, won; Pron5aDle' IS7 IS1 (King. g to ?. third. Time. 1:0 s-5. Three starters.
 Seventh race, mile and forty yards Smart Set, lss (Redfern). to 5: won; ond; Arrah Gowan, 121 Brennan. to l. third. Time, 1:54 2-5. Brunswick ran..
 First race. hurdle, two and four miles --Collegian. 15s; Gould, Conflicting Eyi- smith. Kalarama, i52 Silver Twist. lss.
 Second race, six furlongs-Sunnyshore Reckless, Lord Advocate, Hist, Lucky Day Stonewall. Fuego. 10.
 ing. Retire. Channel. Criticism, Little Adele, Tioga, Black Diana, Roll Call. .O4.
 Fourth race, mile and fifty yards,Mo- rotor, Solomon, Aminte, Anna Darnng' Annie Grace, 110; Sam Craig. Honey brook. 1Os; Nightingale, Knight Templar. Maxiii, Prancer, Lady Teasle. Alma Girl Wagram, 105.
 Fifth race, mile and sixteenth-Benck- art 1oo. Flora. Wunderlich, Brisk. Alsike. Cogswell, Maiden, 153; Mosketo, sS; Brunswick, Flying Virginian. 30; Buck lodge. Sedition. 90. Sixth race seven furlongs.Pigeon Tos.; candiing. la3: Jim Clark Maiden. Paul ciifford, Daiy, Gallant io2: Smart Set 11S: Buck Lodge, 115; Cincinnatus, Never more. Invincible. Dark Planet uSceha scorer, T, John Nevin, Hackensack' s' so' Fiorhan' | Queen Ahola. Captivator, G
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
A COLD WAVE HERE
TEMPERATURE AS LOW AS 2s
 THIS MORNING.
Weather Bureau Has Sent Out Warn ings of Freeze and Frost-Snow Flakes Fell, Yesterday
 in Montgomery.
Whew! but it's cold.

Whew! but it's cold.
 The low temperatures which have pre- vailed in the Northwest the past few days. Came down upon Montgomery last night and the weather man reported the prediction that by early this morning the record would show as low as 2s degrees, or four degrees below the freezing point
 Few persons knew perhaps that snow flakes fell in Montgomery yesterday morning about Il o'clock. Section Director Chaffee of the Weather Bureau said that inc snow furry yesterday was what was known with the bureau as "snow spit." That is to say that there were flakes here and there which melted before reaching the ground.
 The Weather Bureau has sent out warn- ings of frost all over the State this morn ing with freezes in the interior.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
FLYER WAS BEHIND TIME.
Fast Train of Its Schedule for the
 First Time.


 For the first time since its inauguration the fast mail from New York to New Orleans was late getting into Montgom' cry yesterday morning. The tram IS que in Montgomery at 3:30 a. m. and yester- day it was one hour and twenty-five minutes late, arriving here at 4:55 a. m' The Southern train was about seven hours late getting to Atlanta Wednesday and of course the Western train due In Montgomery at 9:?0 p. m. had to wait for that connection in Atlanta This would have put the Western tram lnto Montgomery at APO a. m. and 1t was decided to annul this train and consoh- date it with the fast mail train due here at 3:30 a. m.
 The coaches and sleepers of No. B. the +rain due in Montgomery at 9:20 p. m. were put in the train with No. ST. the fast mail. and, as it turned out. the unusually heavy train prevented the schedule of the fast mail being made
 The Western train was three hours late again last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on trains 1 and between Birmingham and New Orleans. Lebanon Junction and CiRcin- natl; also on trains and between Montgom- cry and Guthrie, Ky. Service a la carte.
 New and handsomely built chair cars (seats free) are operated on trains and between Cincinnati and New Orleans. High back seat coaches and chair cars are also run all through trains between Cincinnati. Louisville. St. Louis Evansville, Memphis. Nashville and New Orleans.
 Train No carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and St. Louis to Jacksonville; also through tourist sleepers to San Francisco. leaving Montgomery at s:S5 p. m. Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
von Menzsl,s New Picture.

Berlin. Nov. N.-Adolf von Menzel the noted painter, has finished painting of "Frederick the Great in the year ITS, :" the year in which Frederick recognized American independence The painting Is instribed Dedicated to Free America" ." Won Menzel has arranged to reserve the rights of reproduction for the benefit of hospitals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Shot at Escaping Prisoner.

Buck Wetzell. a street guard, created much consternation on Nineteenth Street, one of the principal thoroughfares of the city. this morning by shooting at an es- caping negro prisoner. He did not hit>the negro nor anybody else, but much excite ment was caused. Wetzell was arrested on a charge of discharging fire arms in the city limits.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Winchell May Advance.

A rumor prevails here that B. L. Yoa- kum, President of the Frisco system, will be made chairman of the Executive Committee of that road and B. L. Win chell will be made President. M, J. Car penter of the Chicago and Eastern Illi- nois Is slated for the Vice Presidency and General Managership of the Frisco, now being held by MT. Winchell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Thursday and Saturday. via New Orleans and Southern Pacific.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sieep- CTS from New Orleans to, New York and Gin cinnati and Jacksonville to St. Louis making direct connection at Nashville with through s,scper to Chicago.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from New Orleans to New York Cincin- natl and Chicago without change. All through trains make close connections at leans for all points North. South. East and West
 For further information pertaining to rates. routes and schedules consult ticket agents L. and N R. R.. write call on
 W. L. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Union Station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Prisoners' Thanksgiving.

The prisoners in the city and county jail in Birmingham today were given Thanksgiving dinner. The fare was better than usual At the city prison the inmates received roast beef, baked sweet potato salad and cold slsw. Warden Rittenberry gave the prisoners a better dinner than ever before served in the institution
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Fall of Snow,

Snow fell in Birmingham this morning between and o'clock for the first time this season. The beautiful" melted as rapidly as it fell almost, the ground not being cold enough to carry 1t. After noon the sun came cue and the day was better for the football game and other celebrations in this vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
TONIGHT
At MoDonald's Who, What, When
 Minstrels

The Pittsburg Dispatch says:
 "A new minstrel organization, styled the Who What When Minstrels, made a popular bid for public favor at the Duquense Theatre last night, and at once jumped into popular favor with the large audierce present. The witticisms of the end men were up-to-date and refreshing. while there was not a single dull moment during the whole of a large and excellent olio. The vocalism of the different mem- bers of the First Part was far above the average of minstrel companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R

On the first and third Tuesday In each month, up to and including April 21st.. 1903, Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2.00 for the round trip to all points in Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited 9 days for return Journey, with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri tory 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., 1902-11-28
TO DEVELOP COAL MINES.
Elliott Chapman Company Will Be-
 gin Operations.

oadsden. Nov. 27,-(special )-The Elliott Chapman Coal and Coke Company will begin next week to develop its coal property in Eto- wah County. Preparations have been made to operate the mines. This company owns about 70 GOO acres of coal land in North Alabama and is capitalized at SIoo, 900. It is said that the Southern and the Louisville and Nashville Roads will make extensions from Gadsden to the coal and iron ore fields.
 Miss Mittie Stroud, the youngest child of MT. and Mrs. L. B. Stroud. died at their home in East Gadsden last Tuesday morning at 10 O clock after an illness of six weeks from typhoid fever. Miss Stroud 26 years old and was a popular and accomplished young woman. The remains were inferred Wednesday at Forest Cemetery. brother and sister of Miss Stroud are i'll with fever and at this writing in a dangerous condition.
 Robert W. Crane and Miss Annie Pearl Sulser were married at the home of the brides parents Tuesday evening at 8 o'clock in the presence of the brides family and only few friends. Rev. W. f. Andrews officiated. The marriage was quite a surprise to the friends of both. Mrs. Crane Is a charming young wo- man and has a host of friends Mir. Crane is cashier of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron Company in this city and Is one of the most popular young business men in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Nofjc, to Stockholders.

South and North Alabama RailroAd Company
 Office of the Secretary. ..
 Montgomery, Ala, Oct &e, iSo&-
 The annual convention of the shareholders or tse South and North Alabama Railroad Com pany will be held at the office of the company. i1 the city of Montgomery; State of Alabame. on Saturday November 29. 1902. at l2 o'clock noon, for the purpose of elscting directors TOT the ensuing year, and for the transaction or fore 1t. O. W. GRAIA. i'd secretary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
DrI.ICIoUs COFFEE.

The finest money can buy and drip ped by a professional; kept hot day and night. One cup will prove 1t. Harrison's new Quick Lunch Coun- ter. 37 Commerce Street. tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
HOLIDAY IN PHENIx CITY.
Children Given Opportunity to En-
 tov Thanksgiving.

Phenix City. Nov. az Especial. )-Holiday was given to the schools here, following the usual custom. The customary opening ser vices were held and then Rev. l. F Bilbro made an appropriate talk to the children. after which songs and recitations suitable for the occasion were rendered by the ohildrsn. They were then relieved from further duties and given the remainder of the day for frolic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
SNOW AT CLANToN.
Disappeared as Fast as It Struck the
 Ground

Clanton Nov. 27.-(special l)-Circut Court finished up its business yesterday and the grand jury finished today The grand jury found thirteen true bills.
 Solicitor Brewer returned home tonight and will come back Monday.
 There will be two capital cases tried next week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that the undsfsisneo win apply to the City Council at its next meeting for franchise to lay, maintain and operate a street car track on South Court Street from the terminus of it's present u%cN on South Court Street (Jen Davis Avenue) to the corporate limits.
 MONTGOMERY STREET RAILWAY,
 By Raphael Semmes. General Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Five candidates forsAMayor. two for City Clerk and Treasurer, tworfor Marshal and from two to three for Councilman from each ward gives local politics boom and makes a lively race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

rALLAPoosA TRIBE NO. 2 IMP. 9& o. R. M.
 Chiefs: Assemble in your wigwam tnis moIn ing at o'clock sharp to attend the t,nersi of dur late Chief. Brother c. S. Wallace.
 The Chiefs of owassa and Chickasaw rrioes
 'nsi'e' '' c. c. McREE, sachem w. !. MAXWELL. c. of R.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
NOTICE.

Application will be made by Montgomery Street Railway to the City Council of Mont Eonery Ala, at the meeting to be held on next Monday night, for the privilege. right and authority to, construct. operate and main Street connecting the track of the said street railway on Washington Street to and with it's north track on Dexter Avenue. Also to construct, operate and maintain curved track on Court Square. connecting the north track of said street railway oP Dexter Avenue to and with the track of said street railway on S. Court Street.
 MONTGOMERY STREET RAILWAY.
 By Raphael Semmes. q General Manager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
WHAT MONTGOMERY NEEDED

Hrrison's New Quick Lunch Coun ter is the swellest thing in Mont gcmery. You can now get a jam-up lunch in a minute at popular prices. ST Commerce Stfeet. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
TAX NOTICE.

City taxes for the year 1902 win be de iinouent January |. 1908. Interest will Dc charged on same after December !: ,e0S
 a-,s City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
SPECIAL NOTICES.
FUNERAL NOTICE.

wALLAcE-rhe friends and aeauaintsnsss Is:sct. 2. ;N S,Iiy invited to attend the funeral or tne
 former from the family residence NO. oyo a ColunnfIus Stret, this morning et " c'oeN \ Rev Neal |. Anderson will oniciate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Clanton had a small storm this morn ing lasting about three-quarters of an hour but it melted and disappeared as fast as 1t Yell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Almost daily leads of fine turnips and col Aards are brought to the city and find ready sale Two or three days ago negro from near Salem brought in fine lot of rutaeasas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
Carolina Portland
 Cement Co.,, Birmingham, Ala.

Stocks of all high grades American Port. land Cement, "Germania," German saturn" German Portland Cement. Kings New York Calcned Plaster. Rosendale Cement, kept at Norfolk, Portsmouth. Charleston, Savannah, Jacksonville. Pensacola, Mobile, New Orleans Galveston. We also make shipments direct from mills wherever get cheapest freight rate Solo Selling Agents for "Alabama" and ''Southern Cross Brand Portland Cement. Magnolia Hydraulic Natural Cement. made near Birmingham. Correspondence solicited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

The city having failed to pay the interest on its water'vorks bonds. unless the Council provides the necessary funds soon, 1t Is likely the waterworks will pass into the hands of the bondholders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
MASoNIS.

E 5 ]; M A, There will be c special commit
 nication of Andrew Jackson 3s. M Lodge No. l73. A. F. and A M. SN held this tFriday) evening. Nov ~ A 2eth. 1902 at 7;3o o'clock. N A< Work in F. c. degree. ZN~ Members of Montgomery Lodge
 No IT, and visiting brethren are fHnternally invited to attend.
 By order of the W. M. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

and found ready market. He stated that he had near acre planted and the crop was fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28
ii the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,

De sure and use that old and well-triea remedy,
 MRS. wINSLoWs SOOTHING SYRUP. for children tsSthing. It soothsS the child, softens the gums, allaYs all pain. cures wind cOlio and Is the best remedy for dIarrhoe0 Twenty Eve Osnts c bottle. eu-Wd-n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Today is the coldest day of the Fall and slight snow and some sleet gives but taste of what Northern neighbors are having. The indications at this writing are good for greater fall before morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

There was a union thanksgiving service at the westside Baptist Church tonight and many were present The popular young pas tor of the First Baptist Church preached
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

At the residence of the brides mother, Mrs. Hollis of this city, Miss Bessie Hollis and Mir Cooper of Rosehill were united in mar riage this evening, Rev. Lamar Jones per forming the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Most young men get lot of rye mixs< with their wild oats.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

Trains 3? and 3S have Pullman Vestibuled 8 and trains 35 and 36 have Pullman Vestibuled ana through coaches between Washington and G. B. TYLER, c. A. Montgomery Ala P BII.LUPS, c P. A. Atlanta, Ga.
 CHAS A wICKERSHAM. President .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-28

sleepers between New York and New OrIear.
 Sleepers between New York and New Orissns' New Orleans with superb dining car aervica
 D. P. OROURKE. C. A, Selma. Ala
 R. E. LUTZ. T. NJ. Montgomery Ala and General Manager Atlanta, Ga
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
NEW BILLS IN HOUSE.
Some of the Measures Proposed by
Legislators.

Atlanta, Nov. 24.-Among the new
bills introduced in the House to-day.
were the following:
BY Mr.. Cam of Chatham-To au-
thorize the Mayor and Council of the
town of Tybee to close Fourth avenue
BY Mr.. Glenn of Whitfield-To reduce
all pensions to an INDECENT basis.
BY Mr.. Overstreet of Screven-To
re-incorporate the town of Sylvania as
the city of Sylvania.
BY Mr.. O'Quinn of Wayne-To COM
pei all railroads in the state to run at
least one train each way daily, except
Sundays.
BY Mr.. Calvin of Richmond-To au-
thorize the commissioner OF agricui-
ture, with the consent of the Governor,
10 make an exhibit of the states agrl-
cultural resources at the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition in 1904, the ex-
pense to be paid from the funds be-
longing to the department
BY Mr.. Kilburn of Bibb-To provide
for the protection of the lives and prop
erty of the travelling public. by reuuir-
ing railroads to have a sufficient num-
Der of employees to operate trains.
By Mr.. Howard of Baldwin-To re-
quire that the ordinary shall attest and
approve official bonds in the several
counties of this state
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
IMPROVEMENTS AT JEsuP.
Progress shown by the Work Tint
Is Going On.


Is Going On.
Jesup, Ga, Nov. 24.-Superior Court
convened here to-day. 1t is likely that
the greater part of the week will be
consumed in the disposition of Grim
inal cases.
The Massey building is being rapidly
renovated. reprinted, and repaired gen.
orally, and has been leased for a term
of FIVE years by j. NJ. Kerns of Sa-
vannah, who will run a hotel and
boarding house.
The Jesup Foundry, Machine and
Manufa curing Company has nearly
completed its wagon and buggy fac
tory, near the Southern Railway
tracks, and already has orders for more
work than ii can turn out.
Mr.. Neal Mcqueen of Liberty City,
Ga, has bought the Ware property, and
will improve IL at once, and in addi-
ton to this he has purchased enough
land to erect half a dozen dwellings for
rent. and work will be begun on them
as soon as the material can be got on
the ground.
Mr.. l.. Carter has purchased the site
of the old school building, and will
erect handsome dwelling upon it.
Building and Improvements are go
ing on on all sides, and a general air
of prosperity prevails.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
SENATE'S PROCEEDINGS.
Matters That Were Brought to That
Body's Attention.

bOOgs AINentIOns
Atlanta, Nov. 24.-During the hour
that the Senate was in session to-day,
seven new bills and a resolution were
introduced and referred, while large
number of House bills were read the
first time.
In excessive session the members of
the Upper House confirmed the APP
pointments of judges and solicitors sent
in by the Governor last Thursday.
By unanimous consent. Senators A.
c. RumbIey of the Twelfth, was added
10 the Committee on Finance.
A Favorable report was submitted by
the Committee on immigration and
Labor, on the bill by Senator Park, to
reduce the hours of labor of employees
in cotton and wooden factories from
eleven to ten hours a day.
On motion of Senator Snead, the SEN
ate reconsidered it's action of Friday
in agreeing to the adverse report on
the bill TO require banks to keep open
daily, except Sunday for five hours
each day, for the transaction of bust
ness.
Immediately after the adjournment
VI tic otAlcANNi tire ACNttA anu lCdAiip <ASs
lum Committee met and decided to Wis
ii the institution at Cave Springs Sat
urday.
The following bills were introduced:
BY Senator Comas of the Third-To
authorize the Judge of the Superior
Court to transfer. in his discretion. an
Indictment and ali papers in the case
TO the county or the City Court Judge,
either in term, time or vacation.
BY Senator Harrell of the Eighth-To
add the city of Pelham in Mitchell
county to list of cities where state de-
positories may be located.
BY Senator Comas of the Third-A
resolution to authorize the treasurer
to burn all cancelled state bonds and
coupons accumulated in the treasury
department.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
ELECTION AT AMERICUS.
To-day There viii Be n Close Con-
test for Offices.

Americas, Ga. Nov. 24.-The most
spirited municipal campaign Americas
has witnessed in years ended tonight,
and the battle of ballots will be fought
Tomorrow among 600 registered Demo-
Gratis.
The greatest interest centers in the
result between Mayor Joseph N. B.
Fielder and Col. Eugene Hawkins for
the mayoralty, as the election will be
close. Three aldermen and a city
treasurer will also be elected from
among ten candidates for these posi-
tions.
Sumter Superior Court convened to-
day and for several weeks the session
will continue Judge Littleiohn's
charge TO the grand jury was the
strongest and ablest delivered here In
years. Civil business is light, while
the criminal dockets contain a larg,
number of cases. among them that o,
Monroe Adams. the inhuman slayer Of
his wife and daughter.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Director of
Public Works. Savannah, Ga, Nov. Is,
1902.-Bids will be received at the Office
of the Director of Public Works until
IL o'clock noon, city time, Nov. &c,
1902, for repairs necessary to put build
ing owned by the city at foot of West
Broad street in first-class condition
This building is now occupied by
Thomas Cooley. Specifications for
these repairs can be had by calling at
Office of Director of Public Works, on
and after Monday, Nov. II, 1902.
GEO. M. GADSDEN, Director.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-11-25
PROPOSALS WANTED.

City of Savannah Office of Director
of Public Works, Savannah. Ca, Nov
%, 1902.-Sealed proposals will be re-
ceived at this office until Saturday
Nov 90. 1902, at IL o'clock noon, city
time, to furnish the city with supplies
until Dec. 81, 1902. All proposals must
be made on official forms, which car
be secured at this office on and after
this date. Envelopes to be marked
Proposals for Supplies The city re-
serves the right to reject any and al
bids. Bids to be opened in the pres
ence of bidders.
GEO. M. GADSDEN, Director.