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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
WILL MAKE
AFFIDAVIT
New Lease Of Life for an
Iowa Postmaster. i

Postmaster r. H. Randall of Dun
lap, Ia, says: II have been a great
sufferer from Indigestion and result.
ing evils for years. Being unable to Oh.
tain permanent relief, resolved to try
KOdol Dyspepsia Cure. Before l had
taken one bottle ] knew l had found
what ! had long looked for. After q
few bottles was cured OF "a soreness In
myleft side that / had not been free
from for over ten years. ] en- better to-
day than for years. K0dOl Dyspepsia
Cure has given me new lease Of life.
"lf any suffering person will use
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, believe, IL 1t
Is q diseased stomach from which they
suffer, that they will receive perma.
nent relief. Anyone wishing can have
asWorn statement as to the genuinness
and truthfulness of this statement"
This testimonial Is the voluntary
statement Of man who has suffered,
found relief and wants others to receive
the same benefits. Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure will cure any case of stomach
trouble. 1t rests the stomach by di.
costing what you eat. The rest alone
would restore health. But Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure also contains tonics
which build up the organ and hasten
the good results. You don't have to
diet. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure will di.
eest what you eat. Helps children, too.
kodol Dyspepsia Cure
Cures all Stomach Troubles.
fEsp.red only BY T. g. DEWITT & Co., ChicAso
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
NEW SMALLPOX PATIENTS.
Six Negroes Sent to the City Pest
House.

Smallpox appears to have taken fresh
start in some of the negro sections of the
city at the very time the officials of the
City Healt Department had reason to be-
lieve that the disease had been about
stamped out. They were hoping in a
few days to close UP the pest house In
the eastern section of the city. *
In the pest house the number of
patients had dwindled down to almost
nothing. The City Health Department
officers have been fighting smallpox ever
since last December and the epidemic. II
It was ever large enough to be called
that, had reached it's lowest ebb. when
they were lool.ing forward to the time
when the pest house. otherwise the emer-
gency hospital. would close its doors on
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
STATEMENT By MR.. MIcou.
Tallassee Company Claims It Does
Not Owe Mr.. Watkins

In reference to the suit filed Saturday
in the Montgomery City Court by B. o.
Watkins Of Birmingham. In which he
claims $750.o00 Of the Tallassee Falls Man
ufacturing Company, William II. Micou.
Secretary and Treasurer of that COM
pany said yesterday:
Since The Advertiser has referred to
the ,large sum for which MIR. B. o. Wat
kins has sued the Tailassee Falls Manu-
facturing Company. you will permit me
to say. In behalf of the company. that II
claims to have paid Messrs Watkins a
Hardaway In full for all work done for
1t and to have advanced them large
sumo In addition. II is insisted by the
company that instead of being indebted
to the contractors. the contractors are
largely indebted to II.
The papers are in the hands of the at
torney for the company. who will make
proper answer to the suit"
An unsuccessful effort was made by The
Advertiser TO secure a statement from
Mr.. Micou before the publication of the
article In Sundays Advertiser relating
to the fling OF the suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
THE coALBURG coNvIcTs.
Forty Were Removed Yesterday to
Flat Top.

Forty of the convicts who have been
leased to the mines at Coalburg were re-
moved yesterday to Flat Top, another
mining camp OF the Sloss-Sheffield Com
pany. which Is located about fifteen miles
from Coslburg. ~
A representative of the oss-Shefied
Steel and Iron Company will confer with
the State Convict Board today in regard
to the transfer Of those now remaining
at Coalburg. the purpose being to select
a locality acceptable to the State off,
Gals
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
Sciatic Rheumatism Cured After
Fourteen Years of Suffering.

ct have been affiicted with sciatic rheu-
matism for fourteen years" says Josh
Edgar. Of Germantown. Cal. II was able
to be around but constantly suffered.
tried everything could hear of and at
last was told to try ChambeFlain's Pain
Balm. which I did and was Immediately
relieved and in short time cured. and
am happy to say 1t has not since re-
turned Why not use this liniment and
get well? II Is for sale by e. g. Fowler,
Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
WILL CONTINUE MEETING.
Revival in West End Attracting
~, Attention.

The result Of the West End Methodist
revival meetings has been so gratifying
and so much interest has been mani
tested in the services that it has been
determined to continue them until further
notice.
The sermon last night was preached
by Rev. w. M. Crawford of the Cum
berland Presbyterian Church. The minis
ter made a striking and attractive presen-
tation of mis- subject and great interest
was manifested in the meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
whooping Cough.

woman who has had experience with
this disease. tells how to prevent any dan
gerous consequences from 1t. She says
Our three children took whooping cough
last summer, our baby boy being only
three months old and owing to our Civ
ing them chamberlain's Cough Remedy
they lost none Of their pIumpness and
er children whose parents did not use this
remedy. Our oldest little girl would call
Justify for cough syrup between whoops
Jessie Pinkey Han. Springville. Ala.
This Remedy Is for sale by =. g. Fowler.
Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
The Self Defense Plea.

Times.
A gentleman named Boggs, at Decatur.
Ala, took a shotgun. slipped up on gen.
tleman named Kennedy who also had a
gun. and shot the top OFF Kennedy
head" says a special telegram. Mr.. Boggs
declares he acted in self defense, al
though Mr.. Kennedy didn't know he was
anywhere in the vicinity. The Boggs
brand of self defense. so often sustained
In the courts. is what gives the people a
tired feeling when they come to regard
the frequency with which murder is con-
doned at law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Elsie Henderson and Melinda King. ne
gro women, were fined so and costs each
for dlsorderiy conduct on North Decatur
Street.
Marion Matthews, q negro boy. was
fned ss5 and costs for stealing cooked
fsh from . negro. Restaurant on Com
merce Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
vo1,Nc LADY WANTED

An intelligent. quick. accurate and am
bilious young lady. not afraid of work.
* desired for a permanent position, where
the chance OF promotion is good If work
Is satisfactory. Address in your own
handwriting. with references, Clerical"
care The Advertiser, Montgomery, Ala.
adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
CHEAP TO TAMPA.

The Plant Systems annual excursion to
Tampa. Monday, Msy 20. Only $500 round
trip, good seven days. Special train Pull
man Slecpers and Coaches. Leave Mont
gomery rs a. m. For information,
write to w. " Lifsey. Division Passen-
ger Agent adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

A CLEAR BRAIN and healthy body
are essential for success Business men,
teachers. students. housewives and other
workers say Hoods Sarsaparilla gives
them appetite and strength, and makes
their work seem easy. 1t overcomes that
tired feeling 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Miss Emma Halls will entertain the San
Souci Card Club Thursday afternoon at
1870. at the residence of Mrs. George
Halls, SIS S. Lawrence Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Miss Bessie, Waller, daughter OF Major
r. O. Waller of Greenville Ala, Is spend
ing a few days in the city with Miss
Mary Moriarty on n. Hull Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

The Ionian Club will meet with Mrs
W. b. Stratford. 112 South Perry Street
this afternoon at o'clock. II Is earn.
estIy requested that there be a full at.
tendance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
The Mothers Union.

1t is the Mothers Union which vii
meet on Thursday, May Is. at the resi-.
dence of Mrs. T. G. Foster, instead of the
Magazin Club as stated Sunday in the
Soc ial Calendar.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Mrs. jamie Small Peelcr is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. John A. Elmore, at Sc,
s. McDonougi Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
; NEWS OF THE COURTS

In the United states Court for the Mid
die District OF Alabama. Judge Thomas
G. Jones presiding. the following cases
were disposed OF yesterday:
George Dunnavant Of Covlngton County.
plea OF guilty to retailing liquor without
license: sentenced to pay fine OF $3.50
a I'd sts nd committed.
Nit B. Cotton Of Dale County, plea OF
guilty to Illicit dstillins; sentenced to
thirty days and fined 800 and costs.
A. G. Fuller OF Coffee County, plea of
guilty to retailing liquor without license;
sentenced to pay fine OF $25.
Berry Donnel Of Geneva County. charg-
ed with retailing liquor without license;
jury and verdict OF not guilty.
Adolphus Yarbrough CT Lee County.
charged with Illicit distilling; jury and
verdict of not guilty.
John c. Carpenter OF Coffee County,
plea of guilty to Illicit distilling; SEN
fenced to thirty days and fined $780,
Ernest Lynn of Lee County. plea OF
guilty to Illicit distilling; sentenced to
thirty days and fined 500.
Mack Higgins of Chambers County,
plea of guilty to retailing liquor without
license: sentenced to pay a fine of $3.50
and stand committed.
John WEIGH of Geneva County. plea Of
guilty to working In an Illicit distillery;
sentenced to pay a fine Of 500 and stand
committed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Mrs. J. NJ. de Cottes is attending the
meeting of the Alabama Division, Y. d.
c., in Demopolis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
! SOCIAL AND Personal
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
In Honor Of Mrs. jerks.

Mrs W. D. Jelks Of Alabama was given
an informal reception yesterday after
nc en- by Mrs. H. c. Bagley. which was
an unusually pretty and enjoyable affair.
Mrs Bagley was assisted in receiving by
young iadies-Misscs Catherine jerks, ia
ME Speer, Tochie Davis, valeria Rankin,
Florence Werner. Mary Brown Connaily.
Harriet Irwin Of Graham, N. c., Miss Jen-
ME Mobley, Miss Nee Young OF vaidosta,
MISS Elizabeth Adair and Miss Sallie May
Bagley.
Mrs Bagley was becomingly gowned In
white Paris muslin ami Miss Bagley wore
a pretty toilet Of silk linen over blue.
The house was deliberately decorated with
white roses and white carnations. and
refreshing ices were served. About sew
enty-fve guests we're entertained.-At-
lanta Constitution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Vaudeville, Auditorium, Thursday
night; thirty numbers. Direction Mr..
Weissner. at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

Vaudeville. Auditorium, Thursday,
May Is. Direction mr.. Weissnsr.
ST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
The Recorders Court.

Recorder Arlington had a large docket
yesterday afternoon, disposition being
made of the following, cases:
Frank Boykin. negros assault with a
knife on Berry Jackson, negro cabman.
Boykin was discharged, the evidence
showing that Jackson had been drinking
and provoked the difficulty.
Harry Brooks, negro. charged with an
ARRAY, was fined $780,
James O'Neill. a young white man.
charged with attempting to rob a woman
at the Kyle House, was fined SIS and
costs.
Ben Washington. negro. was fined
$50 for snatching tickets from negro wo-
yLen at the union railway station Satur-
day night.
Joe Coleman and Ben Washington. ne
groes, were sentenced to six months each
for snatching tickets from negro women
at the union railway station Saturday
night.
John johnson. negro boy, was fined
80 and costs for shooting craps on the
sidewalks of Moulton Street
John Floyd. a white man, was fined $40
and costs for being drunk on Dexter Ave-
enue.
Tom Andrews. a negro. pleaded guilty
to being drunk and disorderly, and was
fined 81 and costs.
Richard Dryer. mite OF a negro boy,
was fined $50 and costs for stealing four
boxes of cigars from a negro drug, store
on Monroe Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13

In the City Court of Equity yesterday.
Judge A. d. Sayre presiding, the following
cases were disposed of: n.
julia C. Nelson VS.. Isaac Stanton;
Gauge submitted for decision on proof and
pleading
Charles B. Teasley. as administrator,
VS.. Alice Newman; submitted for decree
on the pleading.
c. H. Roquernore ct al, as administrator.
vs.. Henrietta Roquemore; submitted for
decree on demurrer to bill.
Ennis Smith VS. Charlotte Smith; de-
cree pro confesso for personal service.
II. L. Stone VS.. J. c. Leftwfch, dismissed
by the court asiit appeared that the par
ties have settled the cause between them.
Martha Jane Smith VS.. Sherman Smith,
decree confesso for personal service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
Notice.

First White Hcuse Wood Association
On account of the State Convention of the
u. D. C.'s. the monthly meeting of the
First White House Wood Association will
be postponed until further announcement.
Mrs. c. J. Campbell
Chairman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-05-13
Southern Woman Complimented.

A Los Angeles paper during the recent
meeting OF the General Federation had
the following to say of Mrs. Hagan Of
Atlanta: s..s-
Mrs. Sarah ]. Hagan, guest of Mrs.
Rebeccs Douglas Lowe, addressed the
Fedora t.on this afternoon on the subject,
Are Women Necessary to journalism
Mrs. Hasan is gifted with rare per-
sonality and the soft. sweet Southern ac-
cents combined. made her speech one of
the gems of the gathering. She dotted
her address here and there with negro
anecdotes, and being from Atlanta, Ga,
and friend of Joel Chandler Harris
Uncle Remus) and Frank tSanton, 1t Is
safe to say that her equal as a raconteur
will be hard to find in this vast array Of
intellectual femininity.
with commanding presence. black eyes
and beautiful face. her humor seemed
spontaneous as she tickled the risibles
Of the auditors"
Quite an enjoyable little affair was in
obliged In by the little folks on Robin
son Street Saturday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. James Stanley. Children
games were engaged In from 3 o'clock
until 5. then they all assembled in the
dining room. where refreshments were
served. The table and room were beau
tifuily decorated with evergreens and
flowers. Those who participated were:
Homer and Clarence Carr, Lillian Morris.
Emerita McAdams. Lucille and Lillian
Cianton. Nellie and Lillian Burns, Ella.
Lizzie and Annie Pate, Ora Lee Talley,
Carrie Lou and Lena Noles. Annie Bates.
Annie Bowdoin, Rebecca and Salle GLAND,
Bessie Hubert, Marie and Marguerite
Berry. Eugene Gooye-, Inez and Myrtle
Reasonover. Lila Yea and Annie May
Avinger. Leila and Myrtice Martin. An
ME Kelley. Elma. Herman and Katie
Bird.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. r. Nunnelee Of Center
Vile. accompanied by their son. l.. ~.
Nunneilee of The Centerville Press. pass
ed through Montgomery last night. Mr..
and Mrs Sunnellee were en- route to Cen
trail Tennessee, and were accompanied the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-08
THE STEEL CORPORATION
Has Earned in Past Nine Months Over
Ninety Millions.

New York. Oct. THE directors of
the United States Steel Corporation.
today. issued statement of net earn
ings for the nine months Of the year
ended Sept 80. Earnings for July. Au-
gust and September with the last
month estimated. aggregate $36, dS4,643:
total net earnings for nine months. de-
Quoting each months expenses for or
binary repairs. renewals and mainte-
nance of plant, also interest on bonds
and fixed charges of the subsidiary
companies. aggregate SOL. 142,15s. The
usual dividends of IN per cent. on the
preferred and l per cent. on the COM
mon quarterly were declared.
Deducting $l0.774.105 for sinking fund
on bonds of the subsidiary companies
and depreciation and reserve FUND
leaves a balance of profits for the nine
months applicable for securities OF the
corporation OF $90.3Ss,053. From this
amount Is deducted $l3.6S0,0oo for nine
months interest and sinking fund on
the bonds. leaving net balance of $780,
eSS.O5s. Undivided profits for the nine
months applicable TO increase of de
preciation and reserve fund accounts.
new construction, or surplus. are $34.-
ca, 9S:.
The preferred dividend is payable
Nov. 1s. and the common DIVIDEND
Dec 30
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-08
PAWNED HIS WATCH.
This New York Lawyer Proposed to
See His Charter Through.

New York. oct. "A New York
lawyer has been compelled to pawn
his watch here 10 get i charter for
the Whirpany 4 Passaic River Rail-
road Co. says a Herald dispatch from
Trenton. y. J.
When the attorney reached the state
department. he discovered that he had
come away without the money for the
filing fees although he had brought
$4,000 FOR the certificate. He had but
small amount of change in his
pockets and the corporation clerk in
formed him that without the requisite
$40 there could be 10 filing of the
charter.
The lawyer protested that the par
ties interested in the company were
awaiting a telegram from him an
nouncing the issuance of the charter
IN order that meeting could be held
ri once.
The court attaches were obdurate.
however, and a visit TO the nearest
pawn shop was made More than the
necessary sum was realized and the
thafter WAS procured. \ telegraph
money order soon arrived and the at
lofhey redeemed his watch.
The proposed railroad is to be seven
mf.'s long and is capitalized at
sS75.p00.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-08
TRUE FOOD
Always Cures Dyspepsia.

Wrong food brings penalties.
LADY, in Lone Tree. Okla. found TINS
out. After suffering for years with
dyspepsia. she SAYS
Many times could not eat any
thing: sometimes l drank little NOT
milk. at other times the lightest food
distressed me so that death would nave
hecn gladly welcomed as RELIEF.
was weak and listless and unanie 10
work for want of strength.
Two years ago a dear frieno earnestly
recommended me to try Grape Nuts as
she had found it most valuable food.
I commenced to use it Immediately ard
the benefit | received In an lncreoio'v
shcrt time was almost marvellous.
Words cannot express the JOY ana
thankfulress felt when l found WAS
relieved of that dreadful distress from
indigestion that I had been experience
ing after each meal.
after. continued use. health ana
strength returned: began 10 enjoy lie
and go among my friends again SO
much improved that remarks were
made about my good health l SLEEP
well now. sit all day with perfect ease
ami comfort and sew and work as Ike
I wish I could induce every SUFFERER
from dyspepsia TO use Grape-Nuts.
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Greek, Mich.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-08
THE SAFE BLOWN.
Burglars Make Good Haul al
Patten Post Office.
About $1,000 in Checks and Money
Missing from the Safe.
No Clue Left-The Robbers Were
Probably Professionals.

Patten. Me, Oct. THE residents of
Patten We're awakened shortly after
midnight Tuesday morning. by a loud
explosion and ar investigation showed
that the post office safe had been blown
open with dynamite. Evidently much
larger charge than was necessary was
used. Before they could be detained
the burglars secured checks and money
amounting to $1,000. but the stamps
We're not taken.
The residents in the vicinity turned
out and assisted Postmaster ]. F. Her.
sey. who was the first on the scene, in
giving chase to the burglars. but with
out success. They left no clue except
Il fuse and some matches. showing the
work was that of professionals. The
safe door was shattered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1902-10-08
: cANAoA's GREAT FUTURE.
Premier Laurier Enlarges Upon Il Be
fore Liverpool Produce Merchants.

Liverpool. Oct. Premier Laurier o;
Canada. oDened the new Produce FIX
change here. today, prior to sailing. to-
morrow. for home. In his speech he al
luded 20 the expansion of the Canadian
produce trade and dwelt on the success
assured the men Of muscle and business
capacity who would go to Canada and
occupy the vast territory there which Is
still unpeopled.
The premier also said that in the
course of the next decade or two Canada
would be able to meet Great Britain s
total grain requirements. thus ensurinig
her against shortage in war time.
The problem of fast steamship SER
vice between England and Canada. Mr..
Iaurier remarked, had been under con-
sideration ever since he had been pre-
mier. II hoped that Canada would be
able to solve it she had solved others
vastly more difficult.
The speaker emphasized his belief that
the empire ought in future to be built up
upon the arts of peace rather than war
and said Canada was ambitious to excel
Great Britain both in population and
wealth and remarked that he was proud
to take back the testimony of the Corn
Exchange that the finest wheat in the
world was grown in Manitoba.
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the BUFFALO CONFERENCE.
Manufacturers Pleased at Results
Will Talk With Operators.

Buffalo, N. Y, Oct. THE conference
between the committee appointed by
the National Manufacturers Associa-
ton ard President Mitchell and his
lieutenants. held at the Iroquois Hotel.
this afternoon. did not result in any
definite plan being agreed upon for the
partial resumption of work in the an
thracite coal fields. but the members of
the manufacturers committee stated
that they were greatly pleased with
the progress made. The fact that com
munication was established with the
operators by long distance telephone
and an appointment made to meet
committee representing them in Phila-
delphia, tomorrow. is looked upon as
significant, as II had been announced
BY members Of the manufacturers
committee that there existed no under
standing with the operators prior 10
CONTINUED on page %
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