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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

He will introduce the bill and urge Its passage. The bill fixes license for car rying concealed weapons, the amount be- ing $2.5O per annum. The license Is 10 be issued by the Probate Judge upon the payment of the $25O and 25 cents ad- ditional as a fee, and upon presentation Of a certificate of good character. This certificate must be signed by ten per sons who are householders or freeholders and who are electors, and they must tes- tify to the sobriety and peaceable char acter of the party seeking the license. A severe penalty is to be imposed upon persons carrying concealed weapons with out the license Considerable attention will be given to the carrying of concealed weapons in the future in this State by tho next Legislature and some bill is sure tn result
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Charge of Murder.

Sheriff Powers was called on this morn ing by an aged negro from Coffeevfle' Clarke County, who had warrant for the arrest of Pullet James. white charged with murder. James is alleged to nave killed Emanuel Williams. son Of the ola negro. in a quarrel about deot or ~ cents The Sheriff was informed that James was on the river steamer Mary S. Blees and would reach here this morn- ing. Deputies were sent to the river, but James, when the boat arrived, eluded them and made good his escape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Marine Matters.

The Munson line steamship Ulv arrived up from Havana this afternoon with a cargo of crated fruit.
 The Norwegian steamship Bratten ar rived from Puerto Cortez to John B. Ce- falu> & Bro, with 1000 punches of ba- nanas.
 The river steam sr Mary s. Blees ar rived down from Demooons with Sd9 bales cotton. 22.2OO slaves. 300 sacks of seed and a large sundry and passenger list.
 The British schooner Florence R. Hew- son, from Havana. light. arrived up yes terday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Civil Infarior Court.

Publication will be made in the next few days advising that bill will be in troduced in the next Legislature provid- ing for another inferior court in Birming- ham. but only for civil work. This new court, according 10 the scheme of the pro- moters will perform the work of the nu- merous justices of the peace and notary publics in the beats 21 and 37 and will do away to a certain extent considerable oi the complaints now heard in those circles The parties behind the movement say trey expect great opposition. One or two judges will be needed for the new court and they are to be appointed by the Leg islature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
WILL GET PROTECTION.
Memphis Cub at Last is Put in Good
 Standing.

Memphis Tenn, Dec. '29.-(Special.)- J.
 ae Memphis Baseball Club is once more q good standing with the national asso- ,atlon President Kavanaugh. of the s3uthorn League. has officially notified ae local club that check for the pro- lection fee has been received, and this may he regarded as the final chapter of the famous St. Vrain case.
 Manager Fisher. of Nashville. has noti- lied President Kavanaugh that he has signed Bumpus Jones, Red Ehret and l. V. Bagwell. To hll Abbatichio's place at second base. Fisher has signed J. J. O'Connell
 Information has reached President Kav- anaugh that the Mobile contingent who the 1903 circuit will try to cause trouble for their sister cities, Montgomery and Birmingham. and also for visiting clubs during their trips into Alabama next sea- SC n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Association of Universities.

New ork. Dec. 29.-The fourth annual convention of the Association of Ameri- can Universities, composed of fourteen of the leading universities of this coun- try, began today at Columbia University The program included a discussion of "The certificate method of admission to colleges and universities (a) from ac- CT edited schools, Cb) from schools not ex- amined by the university or formally ac- credited" and a paper presented by the University of Pennsylvania
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Another carnegFe Iibrarr.

Knoxville. Tenn. Dec. 29.-Congress- man Brownlow of the First District of Tennessee has secured a S25OO0 library from Andrew Carn sgie for the Mountain Branch of the National Soldiers Home at Johnson City. Tenn, which is to be opened April l. Bids for the construc- tic of the library building will be asked for at onca.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Took seo, ,Ooo of Club,s Bonds.

The Chattanooga Savings Bank. of Chattanooga, Tenn, has taken $20 00O worth of the bonds of the Birmingham Athletic Club The Club is now erecting a fine building and equipping 1t with the latest and most modern appliances for an athletic club. The whole building will cost something like $4O,OOO including the modern heating plant A swimming pooI and full line of baths will also be es
 tablished. The Chattanooga Savings Bank secured the bonds at a premium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
n..+h q, John stroecker, ST.

Yesterday morning at the family nome in this city John stroecker. sr.. one or Mobiles old and highly respected citi- zens, passed away after short illness MT. stroecker was a native of Germany: but had resided here forty-five years ana was held in high esteem because Of his upright character. He leaves a wife ana several children. The remains were In tered in Magnolia Cemetery this after noon, the funeral taking place from the German Lutheran Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Took Overdose of Morphine.

John Walker, the white man who took an overdose of morphine Saturday last, died yesterday morning at the City Hos pital He was brother of furniture dealer here. The remains were inferred in Magnolia Cemetery this morning, The pail bearers were Charles A, Pacetu, John R. Mcdonnell, Milton Nuand, B. F. Myrick, James Smyth. C. IL. Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Big Mortgage Filed.

In the Probate Court this morning mortgage was filed by the Equitable Trust Company of New York. given by the Mobile and Ohio and Chicago and Alton Railroad Companies, the amount Involved being $475, ,OOO This mortgage was given to secure payment for 300 cars, purchased by the two railroads, each se- curing 25O of these for handling freight The mortgage was the most voluminous one handed into the Probate Court for long time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Young Man Badly Hurt.

Gadsden. Dec. 29.-(Special, 1.-The pre- mature explosion of a blast at the quary of the Woodstock Iron Company near Rock Springs Friday fearfully injured Walter Poe young man 23 years of age
 Poe was fixing a cap to a fuse and had eighty caps in his hand when an explosion occurred. All of the caps exploded and blew his left hand off and badly lace rated the arm. which had to be ampu- tated II is feared that he will also lose his eye Poe is well liked by his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
nr q F Powell Resigns.

Rev. Charles E. Powell. pastor of the First Christian Church, has resigned be- cause of his health and will rest from active labor for about year, hoping in that time to recuperate. He delivered his farewell sermon yesterday to his con- gregation. MT. Powell became pastor of the First Christian Church about ten months ago. He came to Birmingham from Fulton, Mo. He will probably re- main in Birmingham during the coming wear and will do some evangelical work throughout the State from time 10 time His successor has not been named as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Will Hartman Buried.

The remains of Will Hardman. who shot himself to death Saturday afternoon in Johnson Bros. saloon while Respondent over his loss of eyesight. were buried this afternoon in the Oak Hill Cemetery. The services were conducted by Rev. L. S. Handley of the Central Presbyterian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Funeral of Little Girl.

Ida A., the little daughter of MT, ana , Mrs. George T. Rossen, was laio 10 Ies' in Magnolia Cemetery yesterday afteI, ,s noon and the mound was compietely ma from view by beautiful floral designs, tributes from sympathizing rrlenos oi the bereaved parents. Rev. w. d. E' SUN' ,,,,'' D. D.. was tN officiating minister. ne na1I hearers lere J. G. Levy, Charles Paarce. Alfred Staples and P. J. Raooy'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
White Goes With Frisco.

Fulton S White who has been connect ed with a local seed house for two years and was superintendent of the agricul- tural department at the last State Fair has accepted position with the Frisco sys- tenn. in department of agriculture, hor- ticulture and immigration to be estab- lished. Headquarters will be placed at Springfield, Mo. MT. White is well adapt ed for the work assigned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Mrs Smiths Body Inferred.

rbe remains of Mrs. Georgia lsaoene sI.,tL asare laid to rest in Magnolia Gem, starv yesterday afternoon. the funerai taking place from St. Vinoents a.sd ohursn at 2 o'clock Rev. Father Dunn onhciS H,anS Many beautiful floral tributes wefe N p@ aIi on the grave. The following were '"s sp+z o,,is cazalas. D. Kountz, Chris Mar .hau Alex Crippen. William Bullock ana Charles Lehan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Greek Dies Suddenly.

George Paps, a Greek fruit dealer at Bessemer. was found dead in his room this morning. He ate a hearty supper last night and retired apparently in the best of humor. Physicians who examined the body after it was found pronounced death the result of heart disease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
cnncealAd Pistol Bill.

Mir Felix Blackburn, member of the Jefferson County deiegation to the next Legislature, has prepared bill to regu- late the carrying of concealed weapons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Death of Mrs. J. M. Roberts.

Mrs. Catherine E. Roberts. relict Of the late Joseph M. Roberts, died this morn ing at her home, No. 956 Dauphin way after q. brief illness. Mrs. Roberts was most estimable Christian woman ana her death was noted with genuine regret III the c,tv She leaves one son, J. O. c. Roberts of Washington. D. C.. and one daughter. Mrs. J. w. Little. wife of the Cashier of the Peoples Bank. The fun- eral will take place tomorrow morning at Ii o'clock. Interment in Magnolia Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Death of Charles Rooney.

Charles Rooney, an aged resident or 1acrsonville, Mobile County. died yester- day morning at the family home. He was eo wears of age and a native of Ireland Th. remains were inferred in the Catno- i,c .emetery this morning. Rev. FIT, r; s' Tn s,,sh of St Xavier Church officiating The pallbearers were Edward Gonnei,y' " R. Johnson, M. Mcclure. T. Mcduire' 0' Flynn and R. Cullen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Mobile Minor Mention.

Aleck Farley. colored, wanted for as- saulting E. H. Roseberry at Baird's Lum- Der Mill, Thursday evening, surrendered to Sheriff Powers this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

Of all the farcical displays of attempted baseball playing Mobile had the cake yes terday evening. An alleged bloomer girl aggregation met the Stonewalls of the City League, at Monroe Park, and large
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
MARRIAGES IN PERRY.
Two Couples Enter the Bonds of Wed
 lock-Other News.

Marion, Dec 29.-(Special. )-The mar riage of B. F. Ford and Mrs. Lena T. Hughes took place at the home of the bride in East Perry Sunday afternoon.
 The city license for the sale of fire works was raised to $100 and as result the small boys usual Christmas noise was missed and things were rather dull. However Marion had the street fair by the Tennessee Carnival Company which filled the blank places.
 James Stone of Sevier Beat and Miss Bessie Osborn of Radfordsville. were married at the residence of the brides parents, Mir. and Mrs. s. w. Osborn last Sunday. The groom is a thrifty famer and the bride quite . charming lady.
 The Standard has taken a week off for Christmas and has organized its force in- to a collection agency to collect up the subscription and all other accounts due the paper. The idea while little novel Is working like a charm.
 A large number of the students from all the schools are at home for the holi- days About a hundred at the Judson re- mained and a reception was given by them to the young people of the town Thursday night.
 The town Is filled with visitors the majority of whom are parties visiting relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
LODGE OF SORROW.
Sylacauga Masons Eulogize Their
 Dead Brothers.

Sylacauga. Dec. 29.-(Spectal.) IA lodge of sorrow was held at the Methodist Church yesterday at Il o'clock a. m. un- der the auspices of Sylacauga lodge No. 200 A. F. and A. M, in memory of the years dead, Captain John H. Porter and Robert M Conville, who for a long time were we'll beloved members of the lodge.
 The memorial address was delivered by Rev. T. M. Galloway of Talladega. good audience attended the ceremonies. A beautiful program was well carried out.
 The Central of Georgia Railroad has begun the work of straightening their road just east of town from what is known as the high bridge across Crooked Creek to near town. distance of about two miles. This portion of the road Is very crooked and rough and will require sometime in order to complete the grade necessary to make the road straight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

fellow workmen and the accident is greatly regretted. He has only been married three months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Carolina Portland
 Cement Co.,, Birmingham, Ala. ''s

socks of all high grades American Port. ,% Cenent "Germania," German Saturn ~ I G1msn Portland Cement Kings New York Sssined Plaster, Rosendale Ctment, kept u. SS1f1oiE Portsmouth Charleston. Savannah TThsonytlie, Pensacola, Mobile. New Orleans S1veston We also make shipments diI ect Srh mills wherever we get cheapest freight !44,,,hern Gross Brand Portland Cement ,sEnoiia Hydraulic Natural Cement made nT Birmingha CorreSpondence solicited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

The work on the Marble City hosiery mill erected by T. J. Matthews has been completed and soon the machinery will be put In MT. Mathews informs your correspondent that he will put about 15o machines in his new mill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
Advertiser Bureau.

Mobile, Dec. SS.
 Memorial services were held yesterday by Mobile Council. No. 6s6. Knights of Columbus, in honor of deceased officer. Daniel J. Brown. Solemn High Mass was said at the cathedral of the immaculate Conception. Rev. Fr. Tyrrell. s. J.. of Spring Hill College. preaching a sermon on "Knighthood." The officers of the mass were: Rev. P. s. English, Chap lain of the Council. celebrant; Rev. Fr. Coyle, Deacon; Rev. Fr. Kelly, sub deacon. The sesmon on "Knighthood" was exceptionally strong and able.
 In the afternoon at Cathedral hall, the memorial services were concluded by the Council. a large number of members be- ing present. Grand Knight w. M. Ryan delivered an address. which was in the nature of a tribute. Fr. P. S. English and Matt Mahorner. Jr., also delivered addresses. The musical numbers were ap- propriate to the occasion and purpose.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

The plant of the Alabama High Grade Brick Company has closed down in order to have some needed repairs made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
The Municipal Campaign.

The last week of the campaign of the municipal primary is on and everywhere workers are in the field seeking pledges of votes. One of the principal topics being discussed just now is the bombshel which was hurled into the arena when Hon. John Craft announced that he would, if elected, name Captain John D. Hogan as Chief of Police. This office has been the subject of discussion, not only on the streets, but by some of the press. for many years, and on all sides. among law abiding people, 1t has been conceded that the protection of the city should be looked after in preference to anything else.
 It Is common talk on the streets that some of the present force are out cam paigning for the present administration any many are the statements made as to this. Those who are in sympathy with the powers that be argue that the men have a right to look out for their jobs. while this Is refuted with the statement that an efficient patrolman will attend to his duties and let his conduct on duty serve as a recommendation for reap pointment.
 It Is said that there will he general shaking up all along the lines during this week by the triple-non-aIliance and pyro- technic oratory is anticipated in the sev- cral wards of Mobile. In the business district the opinion prevails that Craft will be the winner in the rush for the wire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
The Newc of Mobile.

.a went out to see the sport. Of course the bloomers won in eight in- nings, the score being to $, put the hovs could have made as many hundred had they 50 desired. Half the crowd iert in disgust at the end of the second ln- ming.
 MT. John Pippen, the popular night clerk at the Bienville, met with painful and serious accident yesterday. evening While crossing Dauphin Street at the in- tersection of Royal, owing to the bad condition of the street, he fell, his full weight falling on the right hand, which was badly broken. Several or the bones were shattered and 1t will be some time before the hand will be of service to him.
 Private" John M. Allen of Mississippi will arrive in Mobile tomorrow morning to be the guest for several days of Colo nel E. L. Russell. Private" Allen has many warm friends and admirers in Mobile and Colonel Russell will, during the stay of his guest. give them an op- portunity to meet the Mississippi states man.
 Misses Nell White of Biloxi, Miss, Susie and Bettie White of Jackson, Miss, Edna Kurst of Pass Christian, Miss, and Katie Ramsey of Mississippi City, spent yes- terday and this morning in Mobile, en route to Meridian. to resume their school duties after visiting relatives at their respective homes.
 M. c. Reynolds, left this afternoon for his home in Birmingham, accompanied by Mrs. Reynolds. who was for three months the guest of her mother, Mrs. Daniel Williams. Mrs. Reynolds, after arriving here. was taken very III, and when she left today for home was unable to walk.
 F. W. Birchett. assistant general freight agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. with headquarters in Chicago, who has been the guest for some time in the Windy City.
 A beautiful monument over the grave of the late William Friedman. for many years a merchant here, was dedicated yes terday afternoon by Rabbi Moses. Many friends of the deceased witnessed the ceremony.
 News received here that John c. Hub bard, William H. Armbrecht. W. F. Teb- betts have been named as the presidents s referees for the First Congressional Dis trict in all federal appointments
 Harry M. Sinnott of Nashville arrived here this afternoon. He will. tomorrow " night wed Miss Irene Izard at the resi- dence of the brides brother Dr. lizard on Government Street.
 Philip Frank. A former Mobilian. after spending the holidays with his relatives and friends. left today for his home in New Orleans.
 A delightful program was rendered last evening at the Jewish Synagogue on the occasion on the feast of nights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

Last Thursday night was the coldest spell of the winter here. The thermometer registering as low as IS above.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30
DEATH OF DIR. GOLDMAN.

Was Rector of Episcopal Church in
 Gadsden.
 Gadsden. Dec 2S Special l-Rev, J. F. Goldman. rector of the Episcopal Church of this city died at his home on Chest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

The town Is filled with visitors the majority of whom are parties visiting relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

A delightful program was rendered last evening at the Jewish Synagogue on the occasion on the feast of nights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-30

Chattanooga, Tenn. Dec. @.-The prog ress in Southern industrial r'Ielopment for the week just closed, as reported by The Tradesman. includes the follow ing new organizations as among the most important:
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
sKfIII>G fEpeRt>>t>
Well M. . t..ing Ds~s at the Nate vi
tats feet a hsy

The frsi oil well Of the Palisades
smpsny has reached depth OF 300
feet aud every dey -ees 80 additional
ieet gained That is splendid time
dudor the conditions.
Below the blae sandstone. prea-
tiouea a. having been encountered at
ioei, gravel was sgain reached and
uterfered sossew hai with the arili.
However. ID was thought best not 30
case with more drive pipe until all
danger Of loose rock bad been passed
% is believed that the depth reached
today will be sufi cieat aud 800 feet
uf eight-inch drive pipe which ar
rived this week on the ground will be
pat down inside the first ten inch
pipe THIS will shut OF the water
aud the smaller duIl can go down
without trouble or interference.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
sa,s so.r Was take.

Thps. j ksue. sfate boiler inspector,
came over ruesda, on business con
pacsed with his rfii;e and TO look
after properly in Guunison.
NJ X me SAYS the reports cireu
ls'ed bv the Denver Posl last week
were uuerly wi1h1ut found won.
Since tbe frs Of the month b. IA he
aud his dapuiy, Ne Altister, have been
bpsv in Pueblo ns -etug bailcr- ct
he enormous G.. D. a | plant. How
ever. he hsd betn ln his office but q
day or two balara the reporter sctred
up that story
- far a- drn wing hi. sllsry was
CONCERNED ha hll right to draw it
xhethHr any vore was done ar not.
and as matter of rtct flr HE hrs5
time iu iha hi-a. Of tao uGiae, 30 is
turning a large balance iu,o the STATE
treasury.
II is only another instance, APP
pareutIy, OF the irrespous.b.ufy ud
viciouspess of The D.uver Post, a pa
per which his d.-aeudad iuro sand
oagging and bl.cSm ling institution.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
N THE LAND VftUt.
u iI's Biu N citing Home stead Rights

-tl> btit VI cling H"nlf S'edh higos>
Three homes entries have been
made during the werk. One ON the
Lske Pork by Gland Cross Of Lake
City aud two IN Tay lOr Park ly
Linley IIarpending aud Henry T.
Bright of Tin Cup.
Final entry on two timber culture
clans Of 40 acres each lying up the
romiehi have been made by Del
phine T. Grifiing and John T.. Grif-
ting. Timber culture claims have
been abolished since 1891, but these
two were entered previous to that
time " hen - wears were allowed TO
prove up.
The bah opening to homesteaders
the UncJmpahgre Ute reservation of
western Colorado. the passage of
which was secured hy Representative
Bell has been signed by President
Roosevelt aud will make decided
change in The GunnisJn land Office
The old reservation line rams north
and south three mites west Of town.
Just taking 10 the J lnes Estes ranrh.
lncluiiug land as far south as The
liusdale county line il extended Co
Utah. A of this was sableet to en-
try under pre- emption but not home
stead righfs. u will now he open Co
homestetders. Next week we viii
publish the circular setting forth
the conditions under which IL may be
entered. ltwill he matter of much
Interest 30 those living down the Gun
uison
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
HEARD ON IHE SIREET>.

Folks who trade at Bray's
Carpet and Queenswarc Store
are always satisfied.
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27

9 a-biuQ dome. haw he supply b0lds
,,uf. Dne rctsan b the exeelleni
sster GH he eggs 10 hatch IN and
lsubtle-s aao her, the care taken la
resi- ktng the streams every year.
Bia catches are reps rted, but 80
fsr ~ ene ht- -ecured The ten pound
rsinb ~ far wh,ch s50 reward is
frred A sasaher claim % bave
hooked him, bni of course they are
: nislv telliag h-h stories. Five. six
and seven ppundfrs are caughl every
aav The river is unusually low for
d se.s-on ct lhe wear. an1 4 fishing
- sircad, cmpio ed by many in
retereure 30 hHI
T. hss often befm suggested that
Gunnison news-champion., 1902-06-27
6unpissn ". the ButieS.

Quite a number Of GuHuisOnites
took in the ball game at Crested
Bate Sunday. The game was lively
though neither team has had enough
practice to get in form and there "a ere
plenty OF errors. \ return game will
be PLAYED here on tie Fourth.
Anderson. Boyles. DuggIeby. Dwig.
gins. England, Lchan, Lewis, Palmer.
Bob Potter and Bert Potter were
Gunnison Reds no got into the game
Here is the score by innings.
c. B.4 0 ? ? o ; 2-15
GuDnison Il 4 8 l ? o 0 1-l9