The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-20
NEWS IN BRIEF

THE JURY in the City Court yesttfFtay. before which was tried the suit of Mrs. Lessette Galatas against the Montgom- cry Street Railway Company. found for the defendant. The case. 1t is under stood, was decided on technicality. The suit alleged that Mrs. Galatas, was in- 1ured through ard on account of the negligence of the motorman, who start ed the car that she was getting on. Evil dence was introduced to show that the motorman had started the car in re- sponse to a signal from the conductor. as is usually done. The jury was out two and c half hours considering, and making up the verdict The verdict was returned at o'clock in the afternoon. Mrs Galatas sued the company to re- cover @. 900 for injuries that she sustain ed last May while she was boarding a Belt Line car.
 THE CONTEST over the question as to who should attach the goods of J. B. Jordan the negro store keeper of Pea cocks Tract has resulted In Justice W. H. Taylor issuing warrants charging Constable W. B. Gilmer with unlawfully entering the store house. The warrants were served yesterday and the constable waived examination and gave bond for his appearance before the grand jury. It will be recalled that in the race to levy on the stock of goods Constable Giimer who had papers from the court of Justice J. B. Fuller won out and the charge was made in Justice Taylor's court that he had made an unlawful levy. The warrant Is not regarded as 8 serious mat ter. C..
 A PoCAHONTAS Tribe was organized last night at the hall of Owassa tribe of Red Men. The, Pocahontas Tribe is for ladies and it works as an auxiliary of the Red Men. In spite of the incle- ment weather an enthusiastic meeting was held last night of the two tribes and the Pocahontas organization starts off under the fairest of prospects. The tribe was instituted by Deputy Grand Sachem J. F. Wardlaw, assisted by Deputy Grand Sachem Ben Treadweli. The new tribe is Minnehaha. No !. The following officers were elected: Mrs. H. l.. Rose, Pocahontas; Mrs. Charles Tarelton, wenona; George H. Todd, Powhatton; Mrs. George H. Todd, Pro- phetess; Mrs. W. l.. Black, Guard of wigwam; W. L. Black Guard of the Forest.
 wAsHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY. Feb- ruary p, will be more generally cele- brated by the public schools throughout the State than heretofore. The State De- partment of Education had 5000 pam phlet programs of exercises printed, and Superintendent Abercrombie said yester- day that the demand for these programs had almost exhausted the supply. The occasion will be celebrated by the Mont gomery schools.
 THE CASE of Bert Oliver. charged with obtaining money under false pre- tences, was called yesterday in the court of Justice Williams. but again postponed at the request of the prosecution. The case is expected to come up again today. Oliver is accused of obtaining 500 from Mrs. A. E. Helen by false presences. It has been postponed three times
 A CHARGE of embezzlement was per formed against James T. Martini yester- day by A. D. Fabritis who conducts fruit stand at the corner of Commerce and Montgomery Streets. Martini is bartender at the Exchange Hotel bar. Fabritis alleges that Martini took 8 from him. Martini gave bond and the case will be heard by Recorder Arlington this afternoon.
 APPOINTMENTS were announced at the Executive Department of the State yesterday as follows: Notary public J. L. Carroll. Dothan. Notary Public and Justice of the Peace--J. D. Mckinley. Beat z. Monroe County. Constables- J. W. Garris. Beat ?. Shelby County C. G. Millinder. Beat 10, Shelby County!
 VOLUNTARY PETITIONS in bank ruptcy were filed yesterday by Lee Mo Clarry and Sam McDaniels. Both are railroad men and their liabilities are not large.
 BUILDING PERMIT was secured yesterday by J. s. Pinckard. MT Pinckard will erect on Goldthwaite Street residence that will cost &,Oo0