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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
NEGROES IN A FIGHT.
One Dead as Result of Dispute in
 Rutlar County.

Creenville. Dec. 19-(SpeciaD-Severa days ago two negroes living few miles from town became involved in difnculty over the affections of woman, and one of them, by the name of Williams, sho' the other, Jack Nicely. Two balls LOOK effect one in the abdomen and the other in the neck. Yesterday two physicians op- erated upon the negro, but he died last night. williams has disappeared.
 A short time ago negro wno was wanted in this county by the Sherin Tor some crime which he had committed sev- eral years ago. came pack tnihAne tnst his misdeeds had been forgotten. He was arrested and placed in jail and the next day he developed a good case of small nox. He was at once removed, but not until he had communicated the disease Soon afterwards MT Moore, who lives in the tail, was taken with smallpox, ana IS now quite sick. There are several other eases in and around Greenville. A pest house has been secured and now all cases are carried there. There seems to ba little little apprehension of the disease spreading, as the physicians are taxing all the necessary precautions In regard to 1t. Fortunately 1t is Of mild type There have been no deaths and usually the patients arc up aAh - AS" N0'0
 nrrin1 the high water Frank cumbie had occasion to cross Patsaliga, and as the water to the approach of the bridge covered the road, he drove his team into the creek. The water carried the buggy down stream and one of the mules got straddie of a log which held him. The other mule was sucked under the log and drowned. Cumbie foated out of the buggy and his heavy overcoat saved his life. He was carried near enough to the bank to grasp a limb. His cries for help brought assistance and he was rescued The live mule was cut loose and taken out. Cumbie said he had narrow es- cape.
 little child of Mrs. Alex Hawthorne was badly burned a day or two ago. The chiId's clothing caught fire but the moth TT fortunately was present and succeeded in nuttinR out the blaze. not, however, un- til the little one was badly burned. Mrs Hawthorne was also burned on her hands and arm.
 It has just developed that the heavy rain storm the first part of the week has done considerable damage not only to the lands and fencing but many bridges nave DeeH eAlHeI WoohSN ~"OJ VI considerably damaged.
 The Registrars have done practically nothing in adding to the list of perma- nent voters. as only three or four have been registered.
 The public schools closed this afternoon for the holidays. Two weeks vacation will be given, school opening again Jan uary 5.
 The town is full of people making their Christmas purchases, and the merchants are delighted
 Miss Ella Frazier, a pupil of the busi- ness college at Troy. is at home for the hohdayA .-..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
s1TrTH-LocxE.
Birmingham Man Weeds Young wo-
 man of Eufaula.

Birmingham Man Weeds Young wo-
 man of 1ufaula.
 Eufaula, Dec. 1s.-tspsoial.) )--Yssterday aftsrnoon. at the hosne of the brides mother, Mrs. W. N. Locke, Capt John c. Smith of Birmingham and Miss Lula Locke of this city were married. pr. N. B. whartcn efYciated in the presence of large gathering of relatives and friends and the home was made bright and beautiful for the cocasion.
 A number of handsome presents attested the esteem of friends, and they were the recipients of many hearty congratula- tons.
 The bride is . most estimable young woman, whe has . very wide circle of warm friends here. Captain Smith was a resident of this city for many years and Is highly esteemed.
 The couple left on the evening train for their future home in the Magic City. A Lilliputian wedding in which only tots varying in ages from to will par 'ticipats. Is announced among the amuse- .ments for the holidays. The wedding par sty will be tendered an elegant reception at the home Of Mir. and Mrs. M. F. Gay immediately after the ceremony.
 Miss Leila Johnson rendered an elegant reception this afternoon in honor of Miss Catherine Jeiks. Cards were played and q tempting luncheon was greatly en- joyed.
 Mrs. J. H. Evans is quite sick at her home on Union Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
JOHN DE CAMPS LOCATED.
old Man Who Disappeared from
 Home e Year Ago.

Marion, Ind, Dec. 1s.-John De Camps, 80 years of age, who mysteriously disap- peared from his !homs near Greenville. Ohio year ago, has been located at Somerset near here.
 De Camps and an older brother owned an estate valued at $1o0oOo. The older brother died suddenly and the next day a sister. Mrs. Harriet Delaplaine. filed a suit in partition Another faction of the family also tried to get possession of the estate in litigation the De Camps 1t is said, was kidnapped by one faction and brought to the home of his niece. Mrs. Dr. Rogers, at Somerset
 An effort will be made to take De- Camps back home and restore his prop- erty to him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Ships in Collision

Medoc, belonging to Che MsssaEeries Maritimes and the French cruiser La- Touche Treville. met in collision as the Msdoc was leaving port tonight dur. ing a storm. The Medoc grounded on the rocks at the Mourfilon Arsenal and now lies in a dangerous position. On board the Medoc are the malls, ae8 pas- sengers for the East Indies and a num- Der of sailors intended for the French warships at the China station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Holiday Rates via Central of Georgia
 Railway.

Tickets on sale Dec. 2srd. 24th. 18th soth and s1st. 1902, and January 1st, 1903. Final limit returning, Jan. 3rd. 1908.
 In addition to the above dates tickets will be sold to Teachers and Students of Schools and Colleges Dec. 16th to 22nd. 1so2, inclusive; final limit Jan. sth. 1908. For further particular, rates. etc. apply to any agent of the Central of Georgia Railway R. C. Rogers,
 Travelling Passenger Agent. ady-sat-tu-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
GEORGIA SCHOOL
 OF TECHNOLOGY.
Entrance Examination Tn Atlanta,

Entrance Examination Tn Atlanta,
 For the lowest class requirements will be follows: Aylgebra, through fractional edua- tions. Geometry, Book |. English Grammar.
 That the school has enrolled this session 47o students, and that its thorough work is re- ceiving the highest praise are proofs of its extensive equipment fin all departments. the excellence of its dormitory system. its large and competent faculty. and its thorough courses in Mechanical. Electrical. Civil. Textile and Chemical engineering The course in Cot ton Textiles is the most extensive offered in America Students may enter at any time.
 Address Lyman Hall. Pres.. Atlanta. Ga. for catalogue and particulars. Adv-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY EXCUR- SION RATES, SOUTHERN
 RAILWAY co.

The Southern Railway Company will sell round trip tickets account of the above at one and one-third regular fare. Tickets for teachers and students sold December 16th to 22nd, inclusive, with final return limit January eth, 1903. For indi- viduals, tickets will be sold Decem- Der 2Srd, 24th, a6th, Soth and 31st, and January lst, Anal limit for re- turn January 3rd, 1908.
 For Information call on or address
 JnO. Netcalfs, T. F. A..
 Montgomery, Ala. W. H. TaylOs, A c. P. A.,
 Atlanta, Ga. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Peter Won't Talk.

E. T. Peter. formerly owner of the franchise of the Atlanta baseball team in the Southern League. has returned to his home in Selma from Birmingham where he attended the meeting of repre- sentatives of the league.
 MT. Peter. who has sold his interest in the Atlanta team, stated this morning that for the present at least he would say nothing about baseball in general and especially about the recent peace conference" held in Birmingham.
 MT. Peter's retirement from the 6outh- ern League has encouraged local fans in the belief that he would put e team in the field to represent Selma. Condi- tions in this city seem favorable to the organization and support of good team and 1t is thought that owing to the re- cent disposition of franchises by the Southern League . good Alabama State League could be formed and maintained MT. Peter, however. has as yet made no statement that warrants the belief that he would manage . team representing Selma or any other city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
A Sure Cure for Diarrhoea,

Coming. as 1t does, in the busiest sea son, when man can least afford to lose time. sure and quick cure for diarrhoea is very desirable. Anyone who has given 1t trial will tell you that the quickest. surest and most pleasant remedy in. use for this disease Is chamberlain's Coiic. Cholera aud piarrhoea Remedy. There is no loss of time when 1t Is used. as one or two doses of 1t will cure any ordinary attack. It never falls. not even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by all druggists. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Speedy Telegraphers.

John Creagh and Dallas Steele. opsr- ators in the Western Union Telegraph Companys ofics in Selma, have made a fine record in sending and receiving mes sagss. MT crsagh sent and MT. Steele received and copied on the typewriter eighteen messages In seventeen minutes. The messages ranged in length frouA eight to twenty -four words.
 The record for sending is nfty.eight messages, averaging ten words, in sixty minutes MT. Creagh and Mir. Steele have received many congratulations on their fast work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
The Case Postponed.

The case against the manager of the trading stamps company for alleged in- Engagement of the law against sift enter prises was postponed from this afternoon until tomorrow. The preliminary hearing will be before Mayor Mcleod after which the case will probably be tried on habeas corpus proceedings before Judge Mabry of the City Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
<Au. C. User bureau,
 Selma. Dec. le.

The members of Selma Advance Lodge, No. 3. of the Knights of Pythias. last night elected the following oficers to serve during the ensuing year: Dave Sheldon. C. C.; R. A. Beardon, V. C.; B. J. Schuster, M. of E.; L. h.nibert, K. of R. and s.; L. P. Cook. NJ of A: T. w. Barker. M. of w.; P. Schulhofer, O. G.; W. M. Johnson. l. G.; P. Schul- hofer, Will Tipton and H. F'ranelich, Tru-tees; P. schulhofer. representative to the Grand Lodge.
 The public installation of the newly elected officers will occur on the first Thursday in January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
The Newc @ Selma.

sudden. He was taken i'll only yesterday morning.
 Mir. Underwood was about S years old. He is survived by . son. several broth- CTS and many other relativss. He was well known throughout the county and had many friends in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
aon-smith.

Ozark. Dec. ls,-(SpeciaD-Last night 8 beautiful home wedding occurred here. The contracting parties were 8. J. Gen and Miss Julia Smith, both cf Ozark. Miss Smith is the daughter of Mir. and Mrs George Smith, who a few years ago moved from Brundidge to this place She is an accomplished young lady who has endeared herself to the people of the community MT Goff Is one of Ozark's best business men. He formerly lived in Montgomery where he was well known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Mrs. Fannie Clayton Dead.

Mrs. Fannie Clayton. an old and high ly esteemed citizen of Selma. died this morning at the home of her daughter. Mrs. W. D. Strickland. on east Selma Street. Mrs. Clayton had been i'll for several weeks.
 The funeral will occur tomorrow morn inE at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
WILL HAVE NEW COURT HOUSE
Tuscaloosa Commissioners Decide on
 This Step.

This Step. t. Tuscaloosa. Dec. is.-(Spscial.) .)-The question of the court house has been def initely decided on and Tuscaloosa will have a new County court house at . very early date.
 The Commissioner decision was reach cd yesterday and one of the most desir- able lots in the city has been purchased on which to erect the structure. The lot Is on Greensboro Avenue and Tenth Street. adjoining the lot on which the Presbyterian Church is situated. It is in convenient and quiet part of the city and the selection will give general satis- faction. The property was purchased from Robert Jemison of Birmingham, R. c. McCaiia and W. s. wyman. Jr.. the consideration being s+bOo.
 As soon as plans are submitted and the style of architecture decided on the con- tract will be let and the work begin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

The marriage of William Berry, a prominent young planter. and Miss Min1 nie Jones was solemnized last night at the home Of the bride. near Meridian vile. Rsv. Mir. Baal performed the cere- mony, which was witnessed by small party.
 Fire broke out in the press room of The Mercury office this moi 7irg. but was ex- tInEuished after slight damage had been done. Prompt work prevented what would have been . big blaze.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and including April Zst is0s Homeseekers excursion tickets will oe sold at one first class fare plus @. 0O
 or the round trip to all points in Texas indian and Oklahoma Territories. and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited 27 days for return journey. with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri -ory on going trip.
 For further particulars, call on S. T. Suratt, T. A, or call on or write W. l. Beasley. Pass. Agent Union" Station, Montgomery, Ala. adV-tR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Furniture Factory.

There are strong and persistent rumors that a furniture factory will be built here in . short time. The construction of the Schuh- Miller saw mill near Selma will make the manufacture of furniture in this city . profitable business.
 The schuh-Millsr Lumber Company will handle hardwoods of all sorts and the manufacture of tine raw material into the finished products could be accomplished easily and sxpedisntly in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Denth of 1Frs. W | Hullock

Russellvtlle. Dec .19.-(Special )-Mrs. W. I. Bullock, wife of Senator Bullock, died at her home here last night after q lingering illness. She was formerly Miss Jesse Henderson of Tuscumbia and had been married about year. The inter nent will occur ct Tuscumbia Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Eoothall Qhristmas.

Two teams picked from the Central Y. M. C. A. will play game of football at Riverside Park Christmas Day. 1nsy will be explained by B. R. Howard and Ted dy Kinoey.
 A meeting was held tonight to choose the players for the teams and to make other arrangements. There is . Eoodly number of fine football players available and though there has been little foot ball played in Selma this season the Christmas game will be an exciting one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

cao for the holidays will proceed for that port. The Chicago has a cracked steam pipe, and will come to San Juan for re- pairs. Admiral Dewey and Admiral Tay- Tor are gratihed at the results of ths manouvreA Referring to the subject to- day. Admiral Taylor said:
 '"Tha important things we desired fd accomplish during the manouvres were concentration and organization. There has assembled at Culebra within the time specified moro than fifty ships from Eu- rope and North America, and there ara ample supplies on hand. The mobilization has been a decided success. In the pre- liminary drills. some greenness was seen on the part of those ships which were not accustomed to cruising together. but practice is improving the organization of the fleet. which Is now satisfactory.
 The inner harbor at, Culebra is very suitable for . naval base. Admiral Cogh- Ian has placed heavy mcoring buoys in the harbor and provided for other faciii- ties"
 Admiral Dewey has ordered the fleet to husband It's coal SO that fuel will be available when the manouvres are re- sumed after the holidays. Cheap Rates via the Atlantic Coast
 Line for Christmas Holidays.
 Special arrangements for teachers and students. See any agent of A. c. L. or
 ]. A. Taylor, T. P. A.,
 N Commerce St, Montgomery. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
FELL FROM BUILDING.

Carpenter Painted When He Struck
 His Thumb With Hammer.
 Huntsville, Dec. 1s.-(special. .)-Adolph Ray, a carpenter at work on the new city school building. struck his thumb with his hammer yesterday afternoon and tainted. During the faint, he fell from the building and broke his arm and collar bone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Benedicts Ball.

The married men of the city net at the Hotel Albert tonight to make brspa- rations for their annual ball. The bene- diets of last year gave dance that was one of the pleasantest social events of the season and 1t is expected that this year they will better their success of last January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

THE INWARD EFFECTS of humors arc worse than the outward They en- danger the whole system. Hoods Sar- eaparilla eradicates all humors, cures all their inward and outward effects. It's the great alterative and tonic, whose merit has been everywhere established.
 ady-CO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
UNIVERSITY NOTES.

University, Dec. 10.-(6peciaD-C. E. Thomas of Prattville. Ala. an alumnus of the University. has tendered to the Sophomore class an annual medal to DC known as the Sophomore 0ratorical Med al. This is the second prize in oratory established within the past few months, the Lomax medal being the first.
 The students are rapidly leaving for the holiday vacation. The law class had their last recitation yesterday afternoon and the academies this afternoon. Only thrse out-of- town students expect to re- main at the University. The professors, however, with one or two possible sx- captions will spend Christmas in Tusca- loosa.
 Col Alto V. Lee left yesterday fer At lanta where he goes as the University representative to the meeting of the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Associ- alton.
 News has just been received here from New York of the death of little Louise, the 5-year-old daug, ter of Dr. and Mrs. William c. somervile pr. Somervile went to New York about a month ago and almost immediately upon his arrival Louise was taken sick with diphtheria Her being the only child renders the death peculiarly sad.
 The football game last Tuesday be- tween the Sophomores and Juniors was one of the most exciting class games ever witnessed on the campus. At the end of the first half neither side had scored, but in the second the Juniors out played their opponents and scored one touchdown. Score. Juniors, 5; Sopho- mores, 0.
 The Junior law class met yesterday and elected the following officers for the en- suing term: President, J. R. Thomas; Vice President C. E. Cox; Historian, W. H. Hawkins
 President J. W. Absrcrombie returned this morning from Anniston where he went to adjust the insurance upon his residence which was burned there last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

John Parks and Miss Maggie Snodgrass will be united in marriage at the home of the bride-to-be at 2:30 Wednesday after room, Rev. J. s. Parrish officiating.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Dr. Dosksr Succeeds Dr. Martin.

Louisville, Ky, Dec, 1s.-At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Presby- terian Theological Seminary of Kentucky today the Rev. Dr. Henry E. Dosker of Holland. Mich. was selected for the chair of Church History, made vacant Ivy the death of Dr. c. B. H. Martin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Sherman Pudder. the negro who killed Henry Garter at Stevenson recently, was tried in the Circuit Court last week and was given a years hard labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISERS.

for his diligence and business habits The couple start out with bright prospects fer happiness and success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
HIGH JACKSON MARRIAGES.
Two Announcements Made of Alp
 preaching Weddings.

scottsboro, Dec. 19.-OSpecial)-The fol- lowing has been issued: R. K. Hunt wishes to announce the marriage of his sister, Mary Purcell, to Mir. John Price Hewlett, Thursday. January 1, 1903, at 7 o'clock, Scottsboro, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Madrid. Zee. 1s.-Ths Heraldo today tys that Don Carlos purposes to re. ounce his claim to the throne in favor of
 z. son Don Jaime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Out for a Time, h fer Q Timo.

Jim Powers and Gaines Abrams, two white men, were arrested by the police last night on charges of carrying a con- cealed weapon and discharging firearms in the city, respectively.
 The men, it is said, were drunk and engaged a hackman named Gibbs to drive them about the city. As they were being driven about they amused then- selves by shooting holes in the hack
 <aJrams, who lives in Uniontown, was fined $25 this morning for discharg1ng firearms in the city. Powers Is out on bond and will be tried on . charge of carrying concealed weapons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Walter Jordan killed three 13-months- old hogs yesterday. which averaged when dressed, AS pounds each. This beats the record for a town man so far.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Local and Personal.

Robert Donnor formerly of Selma. is in the oity. He Is still suffering from the effects of the blow he received on the jaw . month ago when he was struck by . negro who was trying to escape from a policeman. Mir. Donnor will return In a few days to Anniston where he is now living.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
THE NAVAL MANoUvREs.
Admiral Dewey and Admiral Taylo
 are Gratified

NIU OIWIIICU.
 San Juan. P. R.. Dec. .1s.-The report that there was yellow fever at Willem- stad, Curacao. has been authoritatively contradicted. and with the exception of the Chicago. the ships assigned to Cura-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Captain R. T. Barber and Mir. John Norris left this afternoon for Demopolis where they will hunt ducks. Their route will be down the Tombigbee River to Whitfield where they will be joined by c. W. vining and Joe Lumpkin. The party will hunt quail. ducks and deer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
rhe South's Turn.

n1eW York Mail and Express. . 0e all educational enterprises founded
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

Death of John Underwood.
 John Underwood. a prominent citizen of this county died at his home in Pleas ant Hill last night. His death was very
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

a chimney frightened the inmates of a residence and they rang the alarm.
 Judge Stevens, special agent of the national census bureau in Washington. is in the city gathering statistics on the street railway and the street lighting plant.
 Arthur Pitts has returned from the University of Alabama where he Is study inR law, to spend the Christmas vacation with his parents. Judge and Mrs. P. II. Pitts.
 Editor Charles H. Greer of The Marion Standard, is in the oity. He reports poor crops in his section but says the people are cheerful and enjoying good times
 Barney Giii and Gilbert Nicholson left this morning for Perdido Bay. where they will spend a week hunting ducks.
 Real estate transfers: M. isegel mort gagee to Claude E. suttles. 1.Ss5 acres. foreclosure deed.
 Colonel F. M. Abbott has returned from a visit to his former home in West Point. Miss.
 Edward Atkins has returned rom Sewanee where he has been attending school
 Hon. L. E Jeffries has returned from a professional visit to Carrollton.
 Major D. NJ. Scott has returned home to spend the Christmas holidays.
 L. o. Hicks of Jackson, is registered at the Hotel Albert
 pr. and Mrs. E. B. Ward are in Birm- ingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

The fire department was called out this afternoon by false alarm turned In from box No. 42. Several bricks falling down a chimney frightened the inmates of a residence and they rang the alarm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
& CO.,,

Is about as great quantity, and variety, of beautiful, useful and appropriate, present. maNing goods, as in almost all of the houses in the city combined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

James Hopson Lovelace. little son of MT. and Mrs. W. H. Lovelacs. died last night after a few hours illness with crotip.