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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Will Not Have Home.

There were less than 1000 votes cast by the Independent Order Odd Fellows of Alabama on the question of the estab- lishment of a Widows and Orphans Home, and, in accordance with the reso- lution providing for the vote, the aues- tion appears to have been voted on nega- lively.
 However, those who favor . home will bring the matter up again at the next Grand Lodge meeting. which will be held next May in Tuscaloosa, and 1t is hoped that authorization will be secured for another vote.
 The Committee, composed of Grand Master John Ellis. Grand Warden A. c. Meadow and Grand Secretary H. c. Weaver. completed the work of counting the vote yesterday afternoon before 3 o'clock. There were only 2.S0G cast. The membership of the Alabama Jurisdiction is something like 12.OOo. According to the resolution. a two-third vote was neces- sary to establish the home. While there is yet some checking to be done. the vote appears to be as follows: For the home. 1660; against the home. 1.140.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Montgomery Light
 and Power CO.,
 lOl BIBB STREET, MONTGOMERY, = ALA.
TO OUR PATRONS:

ITO OUR PATRONS:
 On the first day of November, 1902, this Company reduced the price of Illuminating Gas to $I.62per thousand cubic feet, and Fuel Gas to $I .o8 per thousand cubic feet. These prices are net and no discount will be allowed on current bills.
 We mail a card, on the first day of each month, to our patrons outside of the business district, showing the amount due the Company, and the amount on these cards will not be subject to discount.
 All bills are due and payable on the first day of each month, and if not paid by the 10th the Company re- serves the right to discontinue the service and impose fine of one dol lar, which must be paid before gas will be turned on again.
 The above rule will be strictly en- forced and we urge upon our patrons the prompt payment of their bills.
 Yours truly,
 Montgomery Light and Power Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
City of Memphis's Cargo.

Savannah, Ga, Nov 2S-The steamship City of Memphis of the Ocea9n Steamship D Company. sailed for Boston this after noon with lO.222 bales of cotton and 7ss tons of pig iron. This is the record coast wise cargo from this port. The cotton is worth, in round figures, $4Vv.00O. In number of bales. larger cargoes of cotton have been shipped to foreign ports, but this is the largest and most valuable domestic shipment of cotton that.ever left the port.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
War on Pistol Toters.

Judge Feagin of the Inferior Criminal Court, continues his war on the men who carry concealed weapons. This morning he imposed fine of $50 on Claude Blake a negro for carrying a spring-back knife and in addition to this $50 and ninety days on the streets extra, for making an as- sault with a knife. J. W. Canning, a white man, was fined $25 for carrying a concealed razor and $100 and 1S0 days extra for alleged larceny of dress suit case and contents from the Louisville and Nashville depot.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Bishop Nelson Will Preach.

Bishop c. K. Nelson of Georgia, will be in Birmingham Sunday and will preach at the Church of the Advent in the morn- ing at Il o'clock. At night he will deliver a special address to young men under the auspices Of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew.
 Sunday, November 3o is St. Andrew : Day. and as St. Andrew is the patron saint of the Brotherhood. as is customary special annual services have been ar- ranged for the occasion. The Advent Chapter and the St. Mary's-on-the-tIigh- lands Chapter have joined forces and the services promise to bs largely attended and interesting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Removing the Library.

It was announced this morning by Mayor Drennen that in a few days the Committee consisting of A. o. Lane. Pres- ident; w. M. Drennen. Vice-President. and Henry B. Gray. Treasurer. appoint ed to superintend the removal of the city library from the Birmingham High School to the newly appropriated and furnished rooms on the fourth floor of the city hall, would be ready for the formal opening of the library. Tn. Committee reports that s75O have been expended towards com- pletely furnishing the library. installing the new shelving. painting and varnish- ing the furniture. tables and old shelving ueeA .s1.-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Mercury Goes to 26

Twenty-eight was the point scored by the thermometer last night, and it was the record for the season being 5 degrees colder than on the previous night. This morning at s o'clock the mercury regis tered S6. whereas 1t was 3s at ! o'clock last night. This indicated a continuation Of the cold spell. and the probabilities are that it will be several days before ice cream and fans will be in order again.
 The heaviest frost of the season accu- muiated last night and when the sun came up this morning the earth was cov- cred with a mantle of pure white. and 1t was some time before 1t was entirely dis sipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
GEORGIA SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY. r,+raroa Txamiuation in Atlanta,

For the lowest class requirements will be as follows: Aylgebra, through fractional equa- tions. Geometry, Book [ English Grammar; students and that its thorough work Is re- ceiving the highest praise, are proofs Of its extensive equipment in all departments the excellence of it's dormitory system. its large and competent faculty. and its thorouEh courses in Mechanical. Electrical Civil Textile and Chemical engineering The course Tn Cot ion Textiles Is the most extensive offered m America Students may enter at any time.
 Address Lyman Hall. Pres, Atlanta Ca. Tor catalogue and particulars adv-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

out of which grew the numerous indict- ments against Justice Coffman and Deputy Sheriff Armstrong. Estes. 1t Is under sood, served occasionally as special con- stable for Coffman. He. made bond at once and was released. Conman and Armstrong are still in custody. but It is probable that habeas corpus proceedings will be instituted in the next few days for the purpose of having bond fixed. At present they are held without bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
The New League to Meet.

Memphis Tenn. Nov. 2s.-It is an- nounced that a mesting of the leading promoters of the new Southern League will be held in this city tomorrow behind closed doors. Manger Frank of Mem- phis. Manager Fisher of Nashville. Champ Pickens of Birmingham, and others are expected to be present. The exact pnr- pose for which the meeting Is called was not given out tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Horse Stealers Busy.

Horse stealing is reported in Birming- ham. Several victims have reported cases to the officers. W. B. Emond lost a fine sorrel last night. Efforts are be- ing made to locate the thieves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
CITY COURT IN EQUITY.
Three Decrees Rendered and Two
 Bills Filed.

pecrees were rendered yesterday by Judge A. D. Sayre in the City Court in equity as follows:
 Ada B. Pruett vs Oscar J. Pruett ct al, final decree on settlement.
 American Freehold Land and Mortgage Company vs. John c. Leftwich, ct als., decree sustaining demurrers.
 Bills were filed in the court as follows Mamie Gray vs. c. H. Edson. Mary Edson. James R. Edson and Thomas r. Edson for division of property
 Joseph P. saffold and w. S. Thorington VI Elizabeth Boyd and J. NJ. Boyd tc RaReclose mortgage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Death of Mrs. Mcknight.

The widow of the late Alderman Me- Knight died this morning at her home !n this city after a lengthy illness. She leaves these daughters: Mrs. w. E. Lacy of Wetumpka; Misses Jennie, Josephine. Fannie and Ruth Mcknight. and one son, John Mcknight. The funeral will occur tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
Little Girl Burned.

The 5-year-old daughter of Mrs. Ed
 ward Hendricks of Bessemer, fell off a chair In front of fire place and coming
 in contact with the fire was severely
 burned. It is not believed the child is fatally hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
More Charges Against Estes.

Fred Estes, who was recently bound over along with Justice of the Peace R. D. Coffman of Brookside. on the charge of manslaughter has been arrested on two charges of assault with intent to murder The arrest was made on in- dictments returned by the recent grand fury and resulted from the investigation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
To Improve Huntsville HotAls

It is authoritatively stated here tonight that Col. James F. Oshaughnessey. A wealthy New Yorker. has redeemed his former extensive interests in the Hunts vile Hotel and the North Alabama Inn provement Company. Colonel Oshaugh. nessey. 1t Is said will improve the Hunts vile and Monte sano Hotel, build new opera house, rebuild the ma agnificent club house on Monte 5dno and promote the construction of an electric railroad to the mountain.
 The incorporators of the Piedmont Driving Club organized today with the election of Milton Humes as President; w. H. Burritt of St, Louis Vice-Presi- dent; James R. Boyd, General Manager; John II. Sheffey, Secretary and Treas mer The club will build a mile track in East Huntsville and hold annual fair and trotting meetings. Application will be made at ono" for membership in the National Association.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

Harrison's New Quick Lunch Coun- ter serves an order of any kind in a minute at popular prices. 37 Com merce Street. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
WAS GENERALLY OBSERVED.
Thanksgiving Day in Troy-oluh
 Emtertains Another.

Troy, Nov. SpeciaD-Yesterday had the appearance of Sunday in this city: Only two or three business houses opened at all during the entire day, and the day was more extensively observed for Thanksgiving than ever before. Beautiful than expected Some of them say that were held at the churches. which were largely attended by the people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

Sandwiches of all kinds served in A minute at Harrison's New Quick Lunch Counter, 37 Commerce Street. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
WETUMPKA NEWS.

Wetumpka, Nov. S.-(Special) )-Thanks- giving Day was more generally observed in this community than ever before. The school children had a full. holiday and nearly all business houses were closed in the afternoon. Union sevices were held in the Presbyterian Church and a thank offering raised for the orphans of each denomination. Family turkey dinners were the order of the day.
 Miss Ruth Robbins entertained the Book Club from to 10 and Mrs. W o. Robbins gave a luncheon during the same hours.
 The following invitations have been is- sued MT. and Mrs George H. Parker invite you to be present at the marriage of their daughter. Lovie. to Mir. George Fletcher Sedberry ,on Wednesday after noon. December 10. 1902, at 4 o'clock. Bap- tist Church, Wetumpka. Ala Mir. Sed- berry and Miss Parker are both popular members of Wetumpka society.
 MT. Lamar Smith and family and Mrs. Sarah Judkins left yesterday for Tallas- see. Mir. Smith will engage in business there with his brother who moved from Wetumpka about two months ago.
 L. G. Johnson of Warrington. Fla. is spending several days in Wetumpka MT. Johnson will soon move hs family to Warrington.
 Last Sunday evening John Sanford and Miss Hornsby of Tallassee were married at the court house by Judge H. J. Lam caster.
 McD. Cain is i'll at his home in West yat, eaf. morning and had to be carried to his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

One of the most brilliant social func- tions of the season was given last night by the Le Bon Temps Club. in honor of the Pandora Club. A reception was first given in the club rooms of the Le Bon Temps The club rooms were beautifully decorated with palms, ferns and cut fiowes and oyster bouillon, tomato bouil- lon and other refreshments were served in abundance. After the reception twenty five or thirty couples of young people repaired to a hall and gave & german, led by Capt. Frank Folmar and Miss Kate Henderson.
 Last night and today has been the coldest weather of this season through out this section of country. There was considerable Ice this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

The farmers of this county are in bet ter spirits than they were earlier in the cotton season, having realized much more and appropriate Thanksgiving services they gather more cotton from the top crop than they did from the bottom crop. The beautiful weather we have had for several weeks past has been worth many thousand dollars to the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29
No Deception Intended

or practiced, but stern facts and circumstances are the impelling forces that will probably drive us from the field. :
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

l., G. Johnson of Warrington. Fla, is spending several days in Wetumpka MT Johnson will soon move hls family tc Warrington
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-29

Last Sunday evening John Sanford and Miss Hornsby of Tallassee were married at the court house by Judge H. J. Lan. caster.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07
At the Fulton,

Frogs Legs, Native Pickerel, Bull- heads. Ciscoes, Snapper Blues, Sea Trout. Maekerel. Butter Fish, HaIibut, Soft Crabs. Escallops, Long and Round Clams, and Lobsters.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07
HEARD IN PASSING

With all respect to our two able generals, Corbin and Young. we ara oI the opinion that they might hava peen Ill better business than breakino tne laws or England in the choice SO. clety Of John w. Gates. There is an anclent adage to the effect that a man is known by the company ba keeps,-Hartford Courant
 The continued illness of the presi- dent as consequence of the wound ne recelVed in the trolley collision. snoWS that it was a serious wo11nd nlade more serious by his impulsive neglect of it. It is somewhat dis quieting to learn that the coal friIe conferences affected him disagreeabIv because, of his greatly weaKened state.--New Haven Register.
 The Tammany leaders appear to be weakening in their program of keen ing Devery out of the organization. They have not the courage of Hill who lost his head at Saratoga. At the last moment they admitted Devery into the congressional convention in his district and it is certain that they will be able to keep him out of the Tammany executive committees. New Haven Union.
 New Mexico chiefs of police who frequently carry lasso, can offer q suggestion to the puzzled Newport po- lice who do not know how to catch the chauffeurs or even keep in sight of them long enough to know whose devil Wagn has run over a person and smashed the speed record and city ordinance. The New Mexican officer could give the chauffeur a Ioop-the- loops experience that would end in his 1 being secured for judicial purposes of some kfnd.-W Woonsocket Reporter.
 There is absolutely no excuse for the action of the soft coal operators ill forcing up the price of their product until it's ascension almost equals the advance in anthracite. Thousands of i tons of soft coal are being mined daily, scarcity is impossible, yet the combine is charging famine prices for their in ferior product Think of it! Eight or nine dollars a ton for soft coal. It is simply another case of monopoly coin l ing millions out of the need of the peo- l pie. The coal magnates are one and all tarred with the same stick. New Britain Herald
 The Boston elevated railway has over 10000 tons of coal on the way across the Atlantic from Wales. It will cost the company, duty paid, on the wharf at Boston, few cents more than $5 ton The company is going to let one-half of this coal go to householders who need it in Boston at cost price. If coal can be brought across the Atlantic and sold at S5 q | ton after paying transportation and the CT cent duty on each ton, then the proposition to sell American soft coal at more than $5 ton then the propo- sition to sell seem to have lost their heads on this coal question. Hartford Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07

Waterbury's .little town election has come and gone, and the result is rather displeasing, no matter what way democrat looks at it. The Flanagan men may say, well, we got the most votes, anyway, and the Hynes aggregation may claim the of flee belongs to them. But after it is all summed up it will be noticed that the democratic party is the loser by this little row. The board of select men will be republican, for the first time in years, and the democrats lose constable No matter what the factions may say about this, the fact remains that had not the contest over the registrar arisen the democrats would probably be in office sand the feeling that now exists would not be apparent. It is hoped that the mat ter will be settled at once and with out recourse to law, as is being threat ened The longer this affair hangs fire in it's present condition, fhe more it is going to hurt the party. Indi- viduals should cast their personal preferences aside and work for the good of the whole party. It might be well also for those interested to come together and make set of rules for the democratic party that will be both binding and legal, and that cannot be undone whenever a few men feel inclined to turn them over. There should be no tomfool- cry about it, nor should there be room for any uncertainty. Yester- days election should De a lesson for the democrats and those organizations that would affiliate with them. A house divided against itself cannot hope for much success.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07
LUCK IS OPPORTUNITY.

James J. HiIl. conceded to be the greatest railroad man of this or any age, is almost universally alluded to as lucky man. Study the habits of MT Hill and you will find his luck" easily accounted for. He works seven days in the week, frequently eighteen hours out of the twenty-four. For years he 1abored in the wilderness, all though his draining -and tastes were for the gentler life Luck he says, '.is opportunity. And opportunity? It is of a mans making, very largely. There is no doubt that to some few men very little opportunity comes; but eve min their cases, if they sought fur ther, refusing to be satisfied with that which is, they would find better oppor- tHnity. No substitute for hard work has ever been discovered; certainly it is not luck. The boy or man who thinks otherwise is going to. get into trouble and hang fo il. Every Abody's Magazine
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07

When republicans talk about the bond issue of the Cleveland adminis- tration, remind them that the plates for the first issue were made under the orders of Harrison's secretary of the treasury, on Charles J. Foster, while the protective. tariff was in force; in other words, that the Harrison admin istration created the conditions which made the necessity for those bonds and had prepared the plates to issue them; and remind them that when Cleveland ended his first administration he left 9 surplus of $6O0, 100000 in the treasury, and that when he came back in 1892 he found that the Harrison administra- ton had not only depleted the treasury but had found it necessary to prepare to make bond issue in order to meet the contingent expenses of the govern. ment, and that in making the issue Cleveland only carried out the policy the mal-administratio of the Harrison administration made necessary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07

The news comes from Massachu- setts of sudden attempt to amend the state republican platform in favor of tariff revision, which was only pre- vented by the shrewd tactics of Sen ator Lodge. While the blanks in the Massachusetts platform may ordinarily be of minor importance, in this in stance the movement is significant as demonstrating the widespread demand for revision of the tariff, demand which promises to eventually unseat the republican party in favor of that party which has always stood for low tariff. It is equally significant that one of the most applauded utterances at the New York democratic conven- tion was the old slogan, "Tariff for revenue only.'' The indications are that history is about to repeat itself.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07

The recent order of Postmaster Gen. era1 Payne, by which those posmatsters
 who are appointed by the president are left free to participate in politics and are relieved from the restrictions which apply to employees coming under civil service provisions, will be source of qualification to large number of post masters throughout the country. The majority of these men owe their ap- pointment of political influence and. if they were incapacitated from partici
 pating in the politics of their respec- tive localities, would soon lose their influence and their positions Under the new ruling they may run pri- maries, attend conventions or collect money for campaign purposes with i'm. punity Another recent ruling of the postmaster general is to the effect that no one but the properly authorized in spectors of rural mail routes can con demn mail boxes erected on such routes. It has been the custom here tofore for carriers and local postmas
 ters to exercise their own Judgment in condemning mail boxes frequently causing serious inconvenience to the residents. From now on residents will be protected from this annoyance
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-10-07

The widely advertised conference betwen the president, the railway presidents and the representatives of the striking coal miners has passed into history and without apparent ben effciaI results. President Roosevelt made a vigorous and eloquent appeal >to both parties to sink their differences for the common good of humanity
 which must inevitably suffer serious hardship as a result of further pro longation of the strike. President Mitchell of the Mine Workers union promptly replied with proposition to submit all differences to tribunal to be appointed by the president, his men to go to work immediately and to abide by the decision of that tribunal for a period of from one to five years as the tribunal might direct. As was to have been expected from the autocratic statements of the operators in the past, they refused to recognize Mr Mitchell or to consider his proposition. Their one end is to crush the union and noth- ing short of that will content them. They pictured, in lurid terms, the vio- fence which has accompanied the strike and blamed the union for if, although | 1t is well known that in every instance the union and it's president have de. plored the violence and, in so far as possible, have restrained the members
 Needless to sag the president was sore y disappointed a& the failuEe Ql zls ek'