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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
JUDGE DENsoN ILL.
Court at Lafayette Adjourns on That
 Account. g, ,,


 Lafayette. March 5-(SpeciaI.) aI.)-The spring term of Circuit Court met here Monday morning last with Judge Denson presiding. The Judge delivered a strong charge. The grand jury is composed of splendid men. and some good work is ex- pected. W. E. Bosworth is foreman. The civil docket being called. the irst case read was that of W. H. Fl. Hunter vs. the Central of Georgia Railroad. Today no court is being held owing to the seri. ous illness of Judge Denson He will be able to resume his duties In a few days. All the 1uries for this week were dis charged and all cases continued to next term.
 Chambers County was visited by 4 heavy wind storm some days ago. but very little damage was done except to a few out houses. No bridges damaged as were in the last freshet. The farmers are very much behind in this county and are worrying a good deal over the fact that but little dirt has has been turned even for corn crops.
 The impression prevailed that the farno- CTS will not plant as large a crop of cot ton as they did last year. Many of them will raise small crops. One man sai | that he had always rai~ed enough to yrn ms Farm. and 1t Is large one. without buying any corn or meat Such farrners succeed. e' Quite number of citizens of the conn. " VIII attend the reunion at Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
TRIAL OF LYNCHERs.
Negroes Will Be Arraigned Before
 Judge Kyle in Courtland.

Courtland, March 5-(Special)-G. H Russell, State representative of the anti Saloon League, lectured in the Methodist Church here last night: An organized ef- fort Is being made to fight whiskey here. There are no saloons in Courtland, but the blind tigers" have proven trouble, every effort will be put forth to stop this evil.
 Several citizens of this place have been getting circulars from green goods" men recently. These circulars state that the money to be sold is so like the genuine that it cannot be told from 1t and of fers to send samples. Some of the cir culars received here have been, mailed to the Secret Service Department at Wash ington.
 The Lawrence County Circuit Court convened at Moulton. the County seat yesterday morning. Judge OsceOla Kyle presiding. There are a large number of important cases on the docket. both civil and criminal. Several negroes who were indicted for taking part in the lynching Of the negro Alex Hermon. here last sum ner will be tried during this term ol
 court. There are yet several negroes t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

It is true the most annoying symptoms. like stoppage of the nose and throat trouble, are purely local but they are simply symptonlS and the real seat Of disc ase is far removt d.
 Catarrh 1 con uitutional disease, a blood disordCr, complicated usually with diyta~e of the liver and to sup tn t local applic tons of pr ys. powders. in haIers could ever reac the real caus of the trouble is rid culous.
 The sensible and Auc- e sful t eatmen Is to r'movc tn catar"hal D ison from the syst m b. reGul u g tn llv and purifying the blood anu tii can l. be done by an internal emed .. which shouI4 consist of anti ~eptice and reme- di s to act vig-r usly on tn. blood and liver.
 The best preparation of this kind which fill all the requirements of safe con- stitutional trt atment Is Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, composed of Blood Root. Red Gum and similar wholesome antls ptics. which are absolutely safe to take into the stomach and which act upon the liver, stomach and mucous membrane,
 Stuarts Catarrh Tablets are large, pleasant tasting lozenges to be slowly dissolved in the mouth, thus reaching the mucous membrane and wind-pipe and finally reaching the stomach.
 Dr. EdmonuSoH, III speaking or the new treatment for catarrh. says: ''I have ac- complished the most satisfactory results in all forms of catarrh of the head, throat. bronchial tubes. as we'll as ca- tarrh of the stomach and liveriby using nothing else but Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. I long since threw aside sprays and in- halers as being inconvenient and at the best mere temporary make-shifts."
 Stuarts Catarrh Tablets act imme dl- ateiy upon the liver and blood and clear the whole system of catarrhal poison They are pleasant and very convenient to use, and they are not only the latest, but I believe them to be the. best and csr- tainly the safest treatment for any form of catarrh." q. --tt..- .1.-
 All druggists sell Stuart's Ca arrh Tab Jets at 50 cts. for full sized package s | A nttle- book on case and .cIlre or Ca tarrh mailed free by addressing the F. A Stuart O.. Marshall, Mich.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
FIRE AT uN1oNrowN.
Negligence of Employe Results in
 Large Blaze.

. Uniontown. March 5-tspeciaD-Thro the negligence of an employe Of the Standard Oil Company, an entire block of three houses and a large shop, in addi- burned here at i:30 D. m. yesterday. The fire started in a building adjoining the tank belonging to the company and with. In twenty minutes the tank burst throwing the kerosene in all directions. The first house burned was owned by M. L. Ernst of New York and the others were owned by the Sullivan brothers. Three other houses were one fire at diff ferent times. halt through the determined efforts of the fire company. ably assisted bv many citizens. these buildings were saved. At one time it was feared the whole southwestern section would be de stroyed. No insurance was carried on the property.
 An escaped convict from Dallas County was arrested here and taken to Selma. The reward of sl50 offered for his arrest caused large crowd to chase the crim- fnal
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

their books open for three days and up to noon today three hundred have regis tered. Of that number only three negroes have been gfven certificates. though sew erN have applied. Among those who have tried to Ket a registration certificate ts Green Kornegay. chairman of the Dallas County Republican Executive Commit tee. Green Ia we'll known In Montgomery. having held a job at the government building in that City for several years. Green Is a heavy get. black negro, with a great deal of natural shrewdress, but withal Is very ignorant so far as book learning is concerned. He has not been able 60 far to get his certificate of regis tration. the ReRtstrars informing him
 that they have his case under alvise- ment Green will doubtless apply to the Registrars many times during the three weeks that they remain in Selma for a certificate, but he is not likely to get 1t.
 But If. he feels that an injustice has been done him If he does not get it. he can apply to the courts to compel the Regis trars to issue him certificate. It is not thought that more than 200 negroes, out fo a possible 1000. will receive certificates In Dallas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
BIG DEAL CONCLUDED
SELMA LIGHT AND POWER COM t PANY SOLD.
W. D. Fender of Richmond, Va, and s. L. Fender of Selma and AS sociates are the Purchasers
 of the Plant
Advertiser Bureau.
 a~la MaRnh X

A0verelSSF buIedu,
 Selma, March 5.
 [, h.. heer known for some weeks past that a deal was on foot for the sale Of the Selma Light and Power Company. This morning Capt. L. M. Hooper. Presf- dent of the company. stated very frankiy that the deal had been closed and that the matter was now in shape Tor elvins the information to the publicg
 Every dollar of the stock held by the citizens of Selma has been sold to w. D. Fender of Richmond, Va, and 8. l.. Fem der of Selma, and associates. The price paid for the stock was not stated. put '" was satisfactory to the shareholders
 The Light and Power Company Is the owner of the electric light plant. the gas works, and also furnishes the power for propeIling the electric street cars. Since Captain Hooper has been at the head or the company about 5000 has been ex- pended in improving the plant. The ser vice has bsen very greatly improved ana has given genersl satisfaction under Cap tain Hooper's eficient management
 It was not stated who the associates Of the Messrs. Fender are. but 1t is under stood that they are men of wide experi- ence in the management of gas and power plants. and the service will be further extended and improved. Captain Hooper win remain at the head of the plant un- til the new organization Is perfected. He will then retire and s. L. Fender will be- come the manager.
 W. b. Fender will arrive in Selma next Tuesday, and he will be able to throw further light on the deal, and explain what the new company proposes to do. s. L. Fender, who will be the manager of the Light and Power Company. has been In the city some time and has made a great many, friends. It goes without stS- ing that he will be as popular and ac- commodating as his predecessor. Capt. Lloyd M. Hooper. has been.
 In connection with the sale of the plant a great many rumors have been ahoat that the Water Works Company ana the street car hne would be sold also. While there have been some negotiations a!ohe this line. nothing has been accompnsnea.; It is positively known that the Strees Car Company has declined to enter the deal. and nothing has 50 far been accom- plishcd toward acquiring the water works' A treat many are hoping that the wa ter works will vet be induced to sell out, a well known fact that the water works do not give satisfaction and the pubic would be glad to see the present owners sell out to a compahy that will De wlii. ing to spend some money on 1t and make 1t a more efiicient plant. If 1t does no' sell it is more than likely that .ae n,is Hiis will declare the contract void and ouilo water works of it's own. A great many are in favor of this plan. as the contract for furnishing water for fire purposes has never been complied with. IL has oeen standing joke here for many years about many $500 for failure to comply with the contract and then rernitting the me al us | next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
DEATH OF P. B. BERRY
An Aged Citizen of Geneva pas.e ca
 AWav

Geneva. March 5.-(SpeciaI. .)-P. B. Berry. an old citizen of Geneva. who has been in falling health for several years. died at his home yesterday and was buried with Masonic honors. He leaves wife.
 pr. W. H. Chapman. who has been sick for long time, Is not expected to i've but few days. His daughter Miss Mamie who Is attending school at West Point. Miss. Is expected home.
 Mrs. McLaney was buried here vas.o. day. The funeral services were largely attended and were held in the Bantist Church, being conducted by the Bant,st and Methodist pastors assisted by Rev John Register
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Capt. Hardy Announced.

The Ferry County papers that reached Selma today contained the announcement of Captain B: A: Hardy for the fsegis- the last Legislature and he has d great many friends here in Selma who viii be glad to see him reelected. His old friends throughout the State who nave served in that body with him will be glad to learn that he Is likely to be sent back as one of the lawmakers from the glorious old County of Perry
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Bids for Railroad.

Railroad contractors today submitted bids to Assistant Chief Engineer T. e. Harrison of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, for the construction of the
 Long Branch Coal Railroad, extending from Dale. in Blount County. on the Bir- mingham Mineral Railroad. to the prop critics of the Lehigh Valley Coal Com pany, a distance of seven miles. A large amount of development in the coal fields of Blount County Is assured and the new road Is to be put through inside of five months. The bids submitted will be sent to the chief engineer in Louisville at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Immigration Bill.

Washington. March 5.-The House Com mittee on Immigration today unanimous ly ordered a favorable report on the gen eral immigration bill. The bill increases the head tax from $l to Sl.50 and extends to five years the period during which come public charges, The educational test was omitted in the final draft and will be incorporated in d separate meas ure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

dent W. s.FWynan of the State ,Univer- sity has resigned, effective at the close of tha present session. his successor Is already being discssued. Dr. J. H. Phil public schools. has been. mentioned. He makes no statenefits whatsoever concern ing the position, Chapcellor R. B. Fulton
 of Mississippi. .arxi Dr. J. K, Powers, who was President before of the Univer- sity. are also mentioned. As to Dr. Phil lips of Birmingham. for the presidency of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

be caught who left for other fields when they found out they were indicted.
 Since the telephone exchange project here has fallen through, for what req made by several prominent citizens to establish a local exchange, which will be operated and owned by citizens here. There are several private phones here and an exchange will be of incalcuIable value to the business interests of the town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Maximum wages for Miners.

The miners of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company and Sloss-Sheffeld Steel and Iron Company. through their committees, today investigated the sales books of the companies pamed and as- certained that the average selling price of pig iron. was sufficient to warrant the maximum wage. s cents per ton. to be raid for coal mining during the present month. There are 1+000 people affected by the wage scale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
ABOUT cATARRH CURES.
The Reason Why Inhalers and Local
 Applications Are Useless.

For many years catarrh was considered to be a local disease and was treated en- tirely by, local remedies. salves. oint- ments, powders. sprays and inhaIers. and nearly all of these gave a temporary re- lief, but a genuine permanent cure was very rare.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
shyle is Indicted.

The United states grand jury. in ses- sion here has returned three true oiH against W. R. .Shyle alias Walter k Shrock, the man who was arrested In Birmincham a short time since with over S2a.0Oo of counterfeit 70 bills in his pos session. One of the indictments returned charges him with manufacturing coun- terfeit money and the other two charge that he passed the bogus money.
 In the United States Court In session here Romulus Calhoun, an ex-postmaster. was found guilty today on . charge of using postage stamps for trading pur- poses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

the University. friends of his say he Is suitable for the position If he could be induced to accept it. He refused the p0- sition of Superintendent of the puonc schools of San Antonio, Texas. deciding to remain with the Birmingham public schools
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Confirmed by Senate.

Washington. March 5.7Conhrmations Customs District of Brazos de Santiago. Texas: s. F. Stahl. United States Mar shal. Western District of Arkansas.
 Postmasters: Arkansas, W. L. Jefries, Clarendon: Tennessee HI. s. Weney. Gal latin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
RESIDENCE DESTROYED.
Building Owned by Professor John
 HancheY is Burned.

Troy, March 5.-(SpeciaD-Yesterday about noon the large two story frame residence of Professor John Hanchey on Park Street was destroyed by fire. The building was located about three-quarters or mile from the business portion of the city and the fire companv could moi reach 1t in time to prevent It's destruc- ton. The building was worth about g, 600 and was insured for $500
 The house was occupied by John A. Stewart and Charles Owens. Mir. Stewart saved most of his furniture while Mir Owens lost most of his.
 W c. Starke has taken charge of the postofflce at this place. succeeding Rev. s. A. Pillev.
 Carl Tutwiler has entered upon his du- ties here as United States Commissioner.
 A.. ar- in TaleSo n .ha. tracad ia. ,h.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Three Men Hurt.

A scaffold fell in the city hall in the course of construction. this afternoon and three plasterers were injured. Richard Blackburn, the contractor. had leg broken and was otherwise hurt g. Hop kins was hurt in the side and had gash cut in the face. J. Abel was bruised up quite severely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
River at a Stand

The Alabama River has been at a stand here for the past twenty-four hours. the government guage showing 4I.6. No damage has been reported here from the high water 50 far It Is ex- pected that the waters will commence to recede during the night as no more heavy. rains are expected since 1t has turned cold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

The .Tyrian Era" which prevaiied axton- siveiy in Syria for many ages, began Oct is, B. C. I25 It commemorated the independ-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Not |. Candidate.

NOL - 0d00AoheSs
 There has, been a good deal, deal 9f a.,saa, talk B. F. Ellis of Orrville becoming a candi- date for the State Senate from Dallas County. Colonel Ellis was seen by your representative this morning and was enter the Democratic primary for Sena- tor.
 T am not . candidate replied Colonel Ellis. when the question was. put to him. me and urged me to enter the race. I feel deeply kratefu1 to all such friends for this mark of confidence on their part. but at my age have no desire to. enter into rough and tumble scramble for office. When was younger might have en1oyed a tussie of that sort, but then I was too busy making money to want to enter politics. Nov l have reached tentment. value the good opinion of my neighbors and friends too. highly to want to commence . political career at this ,otage of the game. 4 man never knows politics and to be on the safe side he had | better keep out.
 q would like. however. to see some | of Dallas Countyss wisest. most conserv- ative citizens announce for the Legisla;; Assembly of Alabama IS going to be an important one. A great many laws will | have to be changed to meet the new re- Qulrcments or the Consutution, ana the next Legislature to convene will be as I important in many rspects as the Legis- lature that ordered the vote fof the new | Constitution. I hope to see, Dallas send 1 up a wise lot of men next time"
 | Colonel Ellis is one of Dallas's wealth. | lest retired planters and merchants and he would grace . seat In the Legislature. It is understood that a strong effort is l going to be made to induce him to run for the lower house. Should he announce he would be certain to win out in 6 walk. say he was going to make the race. and that is Colonel R. D. Berry. but he has not yet made formal announcement of the fact in the local press, but he is ex- pected to do so at an early date
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Read Everywhere.

W. T. Atkins, a well known commer- cial man of Selma, and President of the State Sunday School Association. remark ed to your representative this morning:
 You have no idea how many men buy news service from Selma. In my travels over the State I see The Advertiser bought every day by some one, and the first thing they turn to Is the Selma de- partment I believe The Advertiser is read by everybody. Whenever you have anything in 1t about me or the work in which am engaged. I hear of 1t wherev- CT go and it is a great help. I can tell you. The best people in Alabama give the old Advertiser strong support, but if they knew how much good 1t did they would redouble their efforts in a financial way to help 1t extend its circulation, that It night accomplish more good"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06

shoe firm in Tele$a. O.. has trseed to the Asrrsdations Of mice losses ia Ersenharks an e.s.r paper money which have amounted to ooo- ooo in four years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-06
Dr. Phillips suevested. :

Please Show to yehr. Lieutsnanss.s
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-29
A Democrat.

A Democrat is one who supports
Democratic principles and the Demo-
cratic candidates who embody them.
But all these men and most of those
who are calling for rehabilitation
did not support Democratic principles
and the candidates embodying them,
either in 1896 or in 1900. On the con-
trary they supported Republican prin-
ciples and the candidates who en-
bodied them. They supported William
Mckinley and In so doing they made
themselves in part responsible for a
war OF criminal aggression, for the
abandonment OF plain duty, for pol
icy Of benevolent assimilation through
forcible annexation, for the setting up
OF slavery under the American flag,
for helping England to destroy two re-
publics while we we're engaged In de-
stroying another, for the upbuilding oi
the trusts and the exploitation Of la.
Dor. for government by injunction, for
the suppression Of free speech and the
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1902-05-29
RURAL FREE MAIL DELIVERY.
Government Regulations Concern
ing the Roadside Boxes Used
In The Service,

When the rural free delivery of
mail began, two or three years ago,
a great variety of boxes were set up
by the roadside for the reception of
mail left there by the carrier. Some
of these were exceedingly primitive
and some were costly and elaborate.
After a time the government signi-
fed wish that these boxes should
possess certain qualities to insure
safety. The post Office department
at Washington has carefully re-
Trained from recommending any par
ticular box, but it has indicated a
dozen or more, made by private man.
ufacturers, which comply with it's
requirements. The farmer may buy
and use any one on the list, reports
the New York Tribune.
This regulation has in a number
of instances been misinterpreted, and
has caused no little irritation in con-
sequence. In the first place, some of
the people who now get their mail
in this manner feel that they should
| be permitted to choose Tor makel
their boxes without any advice. But
inasmuch as the government is re-
| sponsible for the safe carriage and
| delivery of the mails, it feels justi-
| fed in prescribing the character of
| the boxes. Unless it is free to do so,
it would not be just to hold it ac-
countable for losses. After time
the wisdom of this decision will be
generally recognized.
Another point about which there
! has been some misunderstanding is
| the position of the box manufacture
ers. The few who have complied
with the governments conditions are
looked upon as constituting COM
| bination, or "trust." But there is no
| trust about this business. A trust is
made up of parties who agree to CO.
operate and work together harmoni-
| ously. But these box manufacturers
have no such relations with one an.
other. They are the liveliest sort Of
rivals, each criticising the others and
magnifying the merits of his own de-
vice. There is not even a monopoly.
The field is open to all who will make
boxes that conform to the govern
ment standard. So far as Uncle Sam
is concerned, the more the merrier.
| A correspondent of the Tribune
calls attention to the fact that one
postmaster, who is already drawing
q salary, is making boxes also. If
this should be contrary to the regu-
lations of the department the case
! should be reported to the postmaster
general. He would undoubtedly in
vestigate it promptly. Still, it has
been customary where a postmaster
received only a small compensation
from the government to allow him
to conduct some other business also
in order to make a living. A large
number of postmasters sell groceries
and hardware, and if it is lawful to
do that it ought to be legitimate to
make mail boxes. However, if the
postmaster general We're notified he
could tell Immediately whether the
regulations were violated or not.