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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-09
RACKET STORE.
 . Io5 Dexter Avenue. 1: Telephone z8

EASTER DRESSES, EMBRoID-
 FRIES AND NOVELTIES. The varied pretty Easter goods have arrived and we make initial display that will supass any previous attempt The brigh effects for dresses charngthe prices Our buyer has been particularly fortunate in his purchases and has selected only the very choicest most dresy patterns. You will feel well paid by making your purchase here this and shall expect you
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
SELMA.

Selma, May 2.-(SpeciaL)- )-Today Jim Gamble, a member of the bridge gang of the Southern Railway, while at work at Potters. near here, almost cut his foot off with an adze. He was trimming some timbers when the implement slipped and badly cut his foot. \ hand car brought the wounded man to Selma, where medi- cal attention was given him.
 MT J. c. Laident, a prominent citizen of Selma, died last night. The deceased was born In Greenwich England, and came to this country when a mere boy. He cast his lot witt! the South in the con flict of 1S61-65, and was brave and val- ant soldier. He attended memorial exer- ciees Wednesday witk Camp Jones, Unit cd Confederate Veterans, and that night was taken sick. He was considered bet ter yesterday but his heart failed him last night, death coming entirely uneX- pectedly. He leaves a wife and four chill dren.
 There was something of a romantic wedding in Selma last night when Miss Susie Nelms daughter of Sheriff Nelms of Perry county, was married to MT. George R. Mcdonald. The ceremony took place at the parsonage of the Baptist church. Rev. J. L. Cross officiating. MT. Mcdonald formerly lived in Selma but now has charge of the Postal Telegraph Compary's office in Marion. The affair was unexpected by the friends and rela- tives of both parties. but hearty con gratulations have poured in upon the young folks.
 Hon. R. H. Clark of Mobile passed through Selma today en route to his home after a business visit to Linden, in Marengo county. MT. Clark has been em- ployed to prosecute Ed and Joe King, who have just been indicted for murder in the first degree by the grand jury of Ma rengo county for the killing of Dr. Bar ron at Sweetwater. a sister of the Kings being the cause of the killing.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
ATHENS.

Athens, May 3.-(SpeciaD-Mr Ben P. Harris, one of the most widely known and most popular men that ever lived in Limestone county, died at his late resi- dence in Athens yesterday. HHs death was quite sudden, though he had been a confirmed invalid for some momths and was confined to his room both by blind ness and illness He was twice chosen sheriff of this county, serving one term and skipping a term according to law and being reelected for another term. This is possibly the only instance since the war where a man has served two terms as sheriff in any North Alabama county. He leaves a widow, daughter and three sons.
 A telegram from New Decatur to Mr J. w. Tilman of this place brings the in formation that Mrs. Nettie Mahona Done gan died at the home of her parents in that place last evening. She was born and reared In this county and was a young woman of splendid attainments, and was happily married last June to MT. Donogan of New Decatur. She was for some years one of the most successful and prominent teachers of this county. She was also for two yearsi the deputy tax collector of this county, and was very popular
 MT. John Kilgore, a prominent young farmer of this county. died yesterday afternoon at his home near Greenbrier. Burial at the First Presbyterian church four miles from Athens today.
 The Democratic executive committee of this county has been called to meet at the court house In this place on the tenth at Il o'clock for the purpose of transact ing any business that may come before 1t. The real object Is. to determine the tlme Of holding the cohnty primary elec- tlon for the selection of county officers. There seems to be d lvision of sentiment as to the proper time for holding pri- mary The election does not come off unt1l Novem Der when the federal election is held.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
SCHLEY DAY IN MERIDIAN
 PROVED GREAT SUCCESS

The admiral replied in a bedtting way, after which a luncheon was served on the second floor of the Board of Trade building.
 Admiral Schley was then the guest Of the Elks' Club for a short time, return ing to the Southern Hotel for rest.
 The afternoon programme consisted of a visit to the East Mississippi Female College by Admiral Schley, when he was introduced to the young ladies of that institution. At o'clock he delivered a public address in front of the Board or Trade building to an enormous crowd. At 7:30 the programme for the day was con- cluded with a dinner at the Southern Hotel. in which the admiral and his wife were Joined by number of prominent ladies and gentlemen of Meridian. On ac- count of the great amount of eXertfon undergone by the admiral he retired to his private car at early hour after the dinner at the Southern.
 One of the most pleasant features of the day was the reception rendered Mrs. Schley by the ladies of Meridian. The re- ception took place at the Southern Hotel and was participated in by all of the citys society women.
 Admiral Schley was profuse in his ex- pressions of gratitude for the many kind nesses shown him by the people of Mis- sissippi. He and his party leave tonight for Chattanooga.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
Larqest Safe In the World.

From the New York World.
 At cost of $1S5.OOO a downtown safe deposit company aas just completed a steel vault 53 feet inches wide, SS feet 6 inches Geep, end s feet inches high the largest in the world
 The entrance to this great fire and burglar proof room is fortified by gi- gantic circular steel door. This monster barrier. behind which will repose mil liors, was hung in place yesterday, and although it weighed #, 900 pounds, and the hinges themselves tip the scales at ses eral tons the workmen fastened 1t in place without trouble.
 To all purposes 1t Is not much more than a gigantic toy, for child can swing 1t back and forth. This Is made possible by the well oiled ball-bearings on which t acts. The door, which Is feet in di- ameter and 24 inches thick, Is made of Remington special and chrome steel.
 Around the outside of its circular edge are q groove and tongue that interlock with the jam into winch 1t fits, and when its twent y-four three and one-half inch bolts nave been shifted into place 1t presents an impenetratle surface.
 Controlling the bolts are @ four-move- ment mechanism and seventy-two hour time lock, either of which will open the locks. In addition to these there Is a combination lock that is used in case of emergency.
 The great vault into which it opens Is nothing more than a huge box of steel It will contain 16000 safe deposit boxes It took fifteen monrhs to complete 1t.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
HUNTSVILLE

Huntsville, May 2-(SpeciaD - The Huntsville Public Library Association elected officers and directors for a term of one year yesterday as follows: Mrs. w. I. Wellman, president; Mrs. Felix Baldridge, vice-president; Mrs. Edna Rodgers, secretary; Mrs. John Connor, treasurer; Mrs. Arthur Owen Wilson, H. brarian. The directors are Rabbi P. Ja- cohs, Dr. P. l.. Brouillette, Paul Speake Mrs. Amelia billiard. Mrs. Leo Marcheutz Mrs. T, H. Wade and Miss May Steele The library Is in much better condition than it has ever been before and more than hundred new books have been or dered during the past month.
 There was no change today in the con- dition of Louis Hardage, who was shot yesterday by John OReilley Hardage is very badly wounded, having received a bullet through the liver, but may re- cover.
 The National Fish Commission shipped a few dozen gold fish to this city today to be placed in the fountains of the spring park.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03

Meridian, Miss, May 2.-(special)- "schley day. in Meridian has been de- sided success, people having come from all sections for the purpose of welcom- Ing the naval hero. The town was crowd ed with visitors and citizens of this place when Admiral Schley Mrs. Schley and Miss Albert of Washington left their private car at g o'clock this morning and were driven to the city hall, where they greeted POGO school children. The hall was prettily decorated and the school chil- dren sang patriotic songs, after which the admiral addressed them in an appro- priate speech, in which he paid beau- tiful tribute to his wife.
 After the exercises at the city hall were concluded the distinguished guests, accompanied by a number of local peo- pie of prominence were driven over the city, at the conclusion of which Admiral Schley was driven to the Board of Trade rooms on Fourth street to participate in the opening exercises. The formal open ing preceded his arrival by a few mo- ments. Hon. A. s. Bozeman delivered the speech of the occasion and when Admiral Schley appeared, Judge John w. FeweI1 introduced him in an eloquent speech.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
GADSDEN.

Gadsden May 2.-(SpeciaD-Th South ern Car and Foundry Company have pur- chased from the Crawford estate the old Coosa furnace which has been idle for a number of years. They will begin the repairs at once and will have the plant in operation in three months. The char coal ovens will be repaired and this will open up a large amount of mineral and coal land. Captain Elliott, president of the Southern Car and Foundry Company, will make this one of the largest fur naees in the state. The furnace is situat- ed about half a mile below the Alabama Consolidated Coal Iron Company's fur mace. is near the river and railroads and can easily get fuel either by railroad or river.
 The city council have decided to order on trial a 16-horse power compound trac- tion engine. which they claim will carry 3000O pounds over an ordinary road. The speed of the engine Is about three miles an hour and to the engine a sufficient number of wagons can be attach one load of chert the engine can haul more chert In one hour than two teams can haul in one day. The cost of the engine Is $500.
 The Dwight Manufacturing Company are adding 150OO spindes to their plant at Alabama City and when completed the mill will have 2100 looms and 75 900 spin dies,
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
SOUTHLAND

Courtland, May 2.-(Special.)-Dr. J. B. Lorance, one of Courtland's most highly respected citizens, died at his home here yesterday. Just thirty years ago pr. Lorance was installed as pastor Of the Presbyterian church at this place and for thirty years he has devoted his life to the spiritual welfare of the people cf this community. No one stood higher as a minister and a man, and his death is universally deplored. He had filed his resignation with the officers of the church to take effect next Sunday when his sue cessor was to have been elected. Dr. LOT ance was very old man. His wife died about fifteen days since and her remains were carried to St. Louis, Mo-, for inter ment, to which place the remains of Dr. Lorance will go this afternoon. The new pastor for the church has not yet been chosen.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
PRATT CITY.

Pratt City. May 2-(Special)-Mrs. J. s. Atkins died at her home at Tuxedo last night about 1o:45. She had been an in- valid for more than a year, but it was thought that her health had somewhat improved since her removal from Pratt City to Tuxedo about a month ago, and when the end came last night 1t was very unexpected. She was the mother of Messrs. Will, Charlie Joe and Gibson Atkins Mrs. J. D. Duncan and Miss Fife, Miss Annie and Miss Mabel Atkins The funeral services were held at their home at Tuxedo this afternoon, and the remains were inferred in Greenwood cem etery. MT. E. J. Hunnall Is seriously i'll of appendicitis. He was removed to the Copeland Infrmary in Birmingham this afternoon for treatment. The attending physicians have not yet determined whether or not an operation is necessary
 The members of the Woman's Club were pleasantly entertained this afternoon with an address by Miss Frances Marston of Maryville Tenn. Miss Marston has recently attended the State Federation of Tennessee which met at Knoxville and she gave the ladies a very interesting ac- count of the proceedings of the Fedora tion, after which she told something of the work being accomplished by the fed eration. of which she is a member.
 Messrs Job Going. J. B. Aird and A. H. Daniels have received tickets to the ban quet at the Hillman tomorrow evening to be given fin honor of Williams Jennings Bryan.
 MT. Ellis Brown of Mississippi is visiting his father. Dr. G. w. Brown.
 The Rev. Dr. McFerrin of Birmingham addressed an appreciatlve audience at the Southern Methodist church this even ing on the subject of Character Max ing The lecture was given under the auspices of the Young Ladies Aid Society and quite a neat sum was realized.
 Prof Taylor of Sandusky died this morning at 10 o'clock. He leaves a wife and four children. His remains will be transferred to Cullman tomorrow for inter- ment
 Messrs. D. F. Acuff of Horse Creek, John Acuff of Cleveland and Jim Acuff of Ensley were in the city today to at tend the funeral of their sister, Mrs. J. S. Atkins.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
ENSLEY.

Ensley, May 2.-(Special )-The council met last night and postponed action on the franchise for the electric light plant of w. T. Terry and associates until a special meeting called for Monday night next when D. R. Hays franchise and contract of similar nature will also be passed upon finally.
 The motion of Mr. W. c. Dennis to have the "chain gang turned over to him for two weeks under guarantee that he would have Ensley streets thoroughly cleaned in that length of time, was granted.
 Street Commissioner Sam Brown re- signed this morning, having been re- quested by the council to hand in his res ignation by the 10th.
 In the case of Dr. w. L. Jones, who was fined $50 in the Mayors Court yes- terday for selling whisky without a li- cense, the council remitted one-half the fines. The council decided to defray the expenses of Chief of Police c. F. Camp to Louisville, whither he goes to attend the convention of the chiefs of police of the United States and Canada.
 Mrs. Frank Griffin, who has been se- riously i'll at her home on Avenue I, Is improving.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
A Wise Old Rat.

A man from Barring came into Calais, Maine, this week and unfolded rat story that has, by unanimous consent, been placed first In the local book of fact and fiction. Daniel Pike, who told the story, declared that 1t was true to the last word. and offered to go before justice of the peace and make oath to that effect.
 MT. Pike had been bothered by rats fir his barn, and after inspecting all the an cient and modern devices for the capture of rats, selected one of the wire-cage variety. The first morning after the trap had been set, he went to the barn and found it nearly full of half grown rats, but not an old rat in the collection.
 On the following morning he went out again and fCrrd the same result. Think ing the the pI esence of the captives would attract others. he decided not to empty the trap for an hour or two and went away.
 When he came back the trap was empty. Pike was astonished and asked the hired ina1 about i', but the man de- cared that no one had been in the barn except himself, and that he had not touched the trap
 The next day and the next a like strange filling and emptyng of the trap occurred, and Pike determined to keep watch to see how the thing was done. When the next batch of young rats had been caught he concealed himself in the barn loft and waited
 When he had been on watch about half m hour he saw hoary old rat approach the trap and apparently begin sort or ,ross-examination of the prisoners. Then, liter satisfying himself as to the eXac. ondition of things the cute old rat, to he amazement of Pike, deliberately poked lis paw between the wires of the cage and tilted up the weight that kept in
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
Possibly Ills Hat.

From the Cincinnati Enquirer.
 J. A. Smith, Jr., Is in the habit of dining at the Gibson House rest taurant, and one day during the past week came out seo- onG best In a passage at repartee with Claude, the boy who attends to the hat rack.
 MT. Smith sallied forth from the restau- rant after enjoying his meal, and as Claude handed him his top piece he thought he would quiz the lad.
 "Is this my hat?" he asked
 q don't know" was the answer.
 ''Well, then, why do you hand it to me If you don't know whether 1t Is my hat or not?" queried MT. Smith. sharply.
 Because that is the hat you handed to me when you went into the restau- rant" answered Claude.
 The boys answer stunned MT. Smith and he did some rapid-fire thinking as he left the hotel
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
TUSCALOOSA.

Tuscaloosa, May 2t-(Specia1. .)-Free de- livery will be established in Tuscaloosa on September 1, 1902. The postmaster has been notified to this effect by the Post office Department att Washington. This will give ample tinIe to have the side walks in proper condition The number ing Of houses, lighting and numbering of streets has been completed and many sidewalks are being graded by property owners. There will be three mail carriers employed to deliver the mails
 A telegram was received Wednesday bv Miss Lula Chapman of the University Annex announcing the death of her father, Hon. R. Chapman of Livingston. She left immediately for her nome.
 The north-bound passenger train that reaches here at 4:05 a. m came in two and half hours late this morning. South of here it was discovered that one of the passenger coaches was on fire and the en- tire coach became filled with smoke. It was necessary to tear away a portion of the side to get to the blaze. After this was done the fire was readily extin- guished The damage was smar
 The contract for repairing the two buildings on Broad street to be used as the Tuscaloosa steam laundry has been awarded to c. M. Donoho. The front will be made of iron and plate glass.
 From the outlook, in a short while there will be seen on the Warrior river num- bers of immense sea-going vessels draw ing about six feet of water. These vessels will ply between Tuscaloosa and New Or leans and points along the South Ameri- can coast They will be loaded with im- mense cargoes of Tuscaloosa coal
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
ltalx,s King Called stInay.

Rome Cable to Chicago Inter Ocean.
 King Victor EmmanuePs frugality and simple tastes have already become proverbial in Italy, but, although his subjects first praised and admired the young Kings economy, they are now beginning to call him downright stingy. The royal chefs salary of S100 a month under the late King has been cut to $60. When he complained to Queen Helena she replied: You have no reason to complain, for in my country (Montenegro) the Minister of War is paid even less"
 The contractor who caters for the royal household of 450 persons gets only 50 cents per person day, al though he is expected to provide three meals The Dowager Queen Margher- ita pays nearly $1 a person to feed the 112 members of her household. Eighty horses have been sold from the royal stables in the last two
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
ANNISTON.

Anniston, May 3.-(Special.) )-The jury The Illinois Car and Equipment Com- pany at noon today Is still out. This case is in the Circuit Court and was given the jury at o'clock yesterday afternoon af- ter a trial of several days. The case is one of long standing, having been through the several courts of the state and re- ferred back to the Circuit Court for final trial
 The Bible conference which has been in session since Sunday in this city at the First Baptist church will adjourn tonight. The sessions have been largely attended by the church people of the city and twenty-six ministers have been in att tendance, The first of the week the Rev. Len G. Broughton of Atlanta preached several sermons which did much good in the city. The Rev. E. A. Marshall of the Moody Bible Institute of Chicago Is here and is doing a great work in the confer ence. He will have charge of the serv lees today,
 Bob Cash, a white man, was arrested near Oak Level, Cleburne County on Wednesday by Deputy United States Marshal J. Edwards and brought to this city on an indictment charging illicit dis tillng. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner G. B. Randolph and his bond was fixed at S10O for his appear ance before the next term of the United States Court in Birmingham. He made the bond.
 The Rev. J. A. Mitchell, pastor of the St, Paul's Methodist Episcopal church of this city. left yesterday for Chattanooga to attend the meetings of the board of bishops of his c-.urch, which convened in that city today. The Rev. Mitchell s errand to Chattanooga is to invite the fall sessions of the board to this city.
 The members of the Calhoun Rifles, Company I, Third Regiment, have re- ceived orders from the adjutant general of the state to hold an election for the vacancies caused by the resignation of Captain Arthur Harri. on and Junior Sec ond Lieutenant F.. Dwight Smith. First Lieutenant D. H. Smith. now in com mand of the company. has set next Tues oay, May 8, as the date of the election.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
COLUMBUS, MISS.

Columbus, Miss. May 2.-(SpeciaD-Dec- oration Day was observed in this city to- day with appropriate exercises at the courthouse, General Stephen D. Lee be- ing the orator. c. E. Estes of Enterprise also delivered an address on 'The Boy Soldier of the Confederacy." A choir from the Franklin Academy furnished the music and rendered Mississippi charm ingly. The girls from the Industrial In- stitute and College assisted in the exer- cises. A battalion from the Agricultural and Mechanical College was present, as is their custom. and participated in the ceremony with Columbus military com panies.
 The Agricultural and Mechanical Col lege team defeated the Columbus baseball club this afternoon by a score of to 12. Attendance about 800.
 An oratorical contest is in progress at the opera house, in which Millsap. Clin- ton, Agricultural and Mechanical College and the University of Mississippi have representatives contesting for a gold medal.
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
CrltIclsinq the King.

"Did you notice, deah boy, that the king has been to that place, don't you know, where the big breweries are, and has had something to do with the brew?''
 Has he? It's one of those places where they brew ale, isn't 1t? Yes, and cawn t drink the stuff. l cawn't really It's so bittah, don't you know.
 "Yes, I've noticed the same thing. took a glass once at a function, don't you know and 1t made me quite foolish I don't really like to say it. but it seems at times as if the king was just a little thoughtless."
 Tn what way, Edgah?"
 "Why, 1t would be so much nicer of him if he would just visit ginger ale breweries, don't you know. and lemonade distwileries."
 T never thought of that Edgah, but you are quite righs."
The age-herald., 1902-05-03
BAY ANNETTE

Bay Mlnette, May 2.-(Special) = Very little is being said In Baldwin county on the subject of politics. Hon. Jesse Stall ings was here few days ago, but no one was able to determine his business. It has since been announced through the state press, however, that he will run for Congress, and thus his trip to Bay Minette is explained. Hon. William A.
 Collier of Clanton is in Bay Minette and outlines plan which he Is confident would be a satisfactory one to the Demo. cratic party. His idea is for each county to call a mass meeting of the Democrats and let these mass meetings decide by vote whether or not a state primary is wanted or whether the people desire to have Q state convention as heretofore. This would determine the sentiment all yer the state. and the executive commit tee should ther be governed accordingly.