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The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
To Record All Crimes.

In speaking of the numerous murders
that have taken place in Dallas County
since the war. a prominent and thought
full citizen remarked to yoDr correspond
ent this morning:
Il am glad to see the press taking such
an active part in educating the public up
to the necessity of suppressing crime. 1
read in The Advertiser, in the Selma de-
partment not long ago, where Judge
Fits had remarked that there had been
more murders in Dallas County since the
war than men were killed from Dallas
during the four years of the war. Judge
Pitts was Solicitor of this circuit for a
long term of years and being a thoughtful
citizen he ought to know what he is
talking about. | dislike to advertise the
fact, for it does our county no good but
grand and petit jurors have neglected
their duties in this county, and it is an
open secret that man can get off for
killing a man great deal easier than he
can for killing a sheep or stealing a mule.
Life is too cheap. and public sentiment
must he educated up to a point to put
stop to it. 1t is true that most of the
killing is among the ignorant country
negroes, and a few hangings. say a half
dozen in as many months, would do
great deal toward stopping 1t. Every time
one negro kills another a good farm hand
is gone and the slayer is either put in
Jail or skips out. and thus two hands are
lost. As labor is getting scarce, we must
put stop to SO many murders. from an
economic standpoint, to say nothing of
the moral side of the question.
Il wish some member of the Legisla-
ture would prepare a law and have it
pS ssed making it the duty of the sheriff of
each county to keep record of the hOmi-
r, tta1 in
HIM take down the names of the man
killed. by whom, whether Intentionally
or accidental, what weapon the crime was
committed with, and all the details of
the murder obtainable by him. Have the
sheriff make monthly reports on blanks
pre- pared for the purpose, telling whether
the murderer and the murdered were
white or black, and any other informa-
ton that can be thought of. Let him send
all of this information to the Attorney
General of the State under severe
penalty. such as removal from office by
tho Governor if he fails or neglects to
comply with the statute. Then, at the
end of each year, make II the duty of
the Attorney General to print the names
of the men murdered and by whom, in
leading daily of the State, and the
records OF each county In a paper in the
county in which the crime occurred. pay
ing therefore out of the State treasury
the rate paid for other legal advertising
If this were done. as Paul Kruger said
about the Boer war. when it commenced
the result will stagger humanity 1t
will take something of this sort to bring
to the attention of the public the aggre-
gate amount of crime committed in the
State.
Il am free to confess that such an ex-
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

mine liable to explode at any moment
and destroy the peace and harmony In
dueed by the existence OF white supre-
macy, and
whereas, with the new order of things
has come a responsibility upon the domi-
napt political party to secure honest and
fair elections, the chief end OF the new
constitution, and
whereas, recognizing this. the Demo-
cratic nominee for Congress in this dis
trict has with commendable candor asked
that the best guarantee of fair and
honest election be given in the appoint
ment of at least one inspector representa-
tive of the opposing political party, there
fore be 1t
Resolved, by the Democratic Cam
paign Committee of Dallas County, That
the Board of Election Supervisors OF
Dallas County be respectfully requested
to appoint one inspector for each polling
place from the list furnished by the Of
fetal Republican organization.
Mr.. Mel said he had introduced this
resolution in order to show the State and
the whole world. as for that matter,
that Dallas County meant what was SAID
when the new constitution was adopted.
Mr.. Reese moved that the chairman be
instructed to prepare names to De SUD
mitted to the officials from which the
INSPECTORS at the forthcoming election
were to be selected.
The committee then discussed the rals-
ing of some money to hire hacks In the
city and to defray the other necessary
expenses of the campaign.
Major D. NJ. Scott was present ana
made a few remarks that were TO the
point.
Captain Rountree suggested tnat IL
was not necessary to put him on the
central committee as he would work out
side the committee just as hard as ne
would on it. Dallas County rolled up
the largest majority for jerks in the late
primary in the State, and both jerks ana
Johnston men on that committee To-Day
resolved that they would be heard from
in November and would try to lead the
other counties by bringing up the largest
ma iority in the State for the state tlcket
and for Sgd Bowie for Congress
The Democratic party of this county
accepts the new constitution in all That
il implies. but old Dallas has still a PRIDE
in bringing up the largest Democratic
majority of any county in Alabama ana
the rest of the State need not be SURPRISED
if this campaign committee WORKS up
matters we'll that from 1900 to l''oo Demo-
cratic majority be forthcoming on the
day of election.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Death of William Philyaw.

Evergreen, Sept. eG.-(SpeciaD-Will
PhilyHw died at his home yesterday
morning after an illness of several years
of consumption. He WAS 10 years Of ge.
His rfrnoinS v,N~. 'rio1
where they were laid to rest yesterday
Afternoon, ~ lie ....Ly oCt.4l, co.. .... .
He leaves two stcp-sons and :; a st IL
friends. Mr.. Philyaw was a devout Chris
tian, having been a member of the BaP-
fist Church for number of years
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Funeral of Mrs. benson.

The funeral of Mrs. w. II. benson,
wife of former Congressman benson.
took place this afternoon, intement be-
ing at Elm Leaf Cemetery. Mrs. benson
died last afternoon from Bright's dis
ease. While on a visit to her daughter,
Mrs L. Herzberg, at st. Clair Springs,
Mrs. benson took i'll. Notwithstanding
everything possible was done for her re-
lief, Mrs. benson succumbed. She was
the daughter of w. l.. Cowen and a niece
of ex-senator j. L. Pugh. She was born
and reared in Eufaula, Ala, and at the
time of her death was S. years of age.
She was a member of the Presbyterian
Church. She leaves husband and five
children.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Want Bond Increased.

Hon l. l. Canterberry of Linden was
a visitor to Selma yesterday. In speaking
of the injunction that has been gotten
out, thereby stopping work on the new
court house at that place, he said:
1.-The walls of the new building are
about UP to the first floor, and at least
$4,000 has been expended on the build
ing There is ten or fifteen thousand
dollars worth of material on the ground,
and when the question comes up before
Chancellor Smith in few days, the at
torneys for the county are going to ask
that the bonn be made larger. so that
the county will be protected from all
loss
The matter has been in the courts
several times already and under the con-
stitution the building could not be moved
out of the corporate limits. The Com
missioners then bought a new lot and
Commenced to erect the building on the
site, just inside the corporate limits. 1t Is
addition the property holders in the old
town desiring to retain the court house
where it is. A good deal of the material
that is being used in the new court house
is being furnished from here and the
lawyers of this bar who practice in Ma
rengo are taking lively interest in the
outcome.
Mr.. Canterbury thinks that the matter
will be settled once and for all when 1t
comes up before Chancellor Smith and
that the Commissioners will win.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Rare Collection of Pictures.

Miss Rose Weaver, while making tour
of Europe last summer. purchased nun
dred and fifteen elegant photographs OF
scenes and public ruins In Europe. which
she has presented to the Dallas Academy.
She selected these pictures with the great
est care and with a view to giving the
public school children of Selma clear
idea of men and scenes in the Old World.
Many of them are splendid specimens OF
art The Board of Trustees OF Dallas
Academy will accept the pictures SO gen
erously donated and will have them
framed, and they will adorn the walls OF
the public school building on Selma
Street and of Baker School on Washing
ton Street. Some of these photographs
are very large and when framed they
will present quite an attractive appear
ance.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

is also a college Of character building,
and the young man who fails to recog-
nize these two. ruling features is soon
given to understand that this is not the
school for him and it is better for him
that he return to his home. The Rugby
system of putting each student on his
own personal responsibility has worked
admirably in stimulating character and
manhood AMI the slightest trouble is a
rare occurrence
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Woman Knocked on Head.

The wife of a fruit vender and propri-
etor of a store at Thomas, three miles
from Birmingham. named S. Storey, was
attacked and knocked on the head by an
unknown negro last night After striking
the woman the negro made his escape
with $40 which was taken out of the cash
drawer in the store. The nature of the
wound seems to indicate that brass
knucks were used. The blow may prove
fatal to the woman, she now being in a
critical condition. The negro left no clue
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Home for Widows and Orphans.

The lodges of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows in the northern part of AL
ALBANIA are voting favorably on the prop
osition to establish a Widows and Or
phans' Home in the State of Alabama
The question was propounded at the last
Grand Lodge meeting and was referred
to the subordinate rodges who were in
structed to vote on the last meeting
night in September. Last night and to-
night several lodges in the northern part
of the State took vote on the subject
and from the best reports the votes have
been favorable. The votes will be return
ed at the next meeting of the Grand
Lodge when should a favorable result be
noted steps will be taken looking to the
erection of a home, as described
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Remains Carried to Tennessee.

The remains of Wyle Enrbry, the
young f1agman who was crushed between
cars of freight train on the Alabama
Great Southern Railroad, at Fort Payne.
between here and Chattanooga last aft
ernoon and died just as he was being
brought here, were carried from here
today to Winchester. Tenn, for inter-
ment. The young man had parents, two
sisters and a brother in this city and
had numerous friends.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

PERMANENT MUSCULAR STRENTH
cannot exist where there is not blood
strength. Young men giving attention to
muscular development hOuld bear this
in mind. Hoods Sarsaparllla gives blood
strength and builds up tho whole system.
C)-adV,
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
S0zOD0MT Tooth Powder Csc
FInoI Settlement.

STATE OF ALABAMA. Montgomery County
probate Court. Sept. 2oth 9o2
Notice is hereby given mat D. Rushing
5RHshing minors, this day filed his accounts
and statements for fnal settlement OF his
guardian ship Of said estate and that the
w ~. setflement j. B. CASTOR.
SsL. a, Judge Of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

To think of school shoes for children.
Never before did we have such good
wearers with plenty of style to them
as the big stock we have this sea-
son; s1.OO and upwards will buy
pair we can recommend.
Bullock & Fleming,
st. The Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

hibit as this would not be choice read
ing on an immigration agents circulars,
but 1t would do a great deal toward
arousing the moral element of Alabama,
and 1t would not be a year after the pub
LEGATION Of such a list by the Attorney
General before the number of deaths
from pistol and gun shot wounds would
be reduced and the list of those who en-
barked for the other world at the end or
the hangman's rope, would be largely in
creased. 1t Is a severe remedy. but with
this system introduced and vigorous
assault on crime from the pulpit, and
the press backed up by brave, conscien-
tious men in the jury boxes. crime in
this country would grow less and less
as the years roll by"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Notice of Grant of
Letters of administration .

Notice is hereby given that letters Of adj
roinistration cum testamento anUexo upon the
estate Of Anna KATRINA Drehor decedsc ,,
have been this day granted by the Pr bate
couyt of Montgomer County, Alabama. u thu
undersigned. All persons having claims against
the said estate are hereby notified to present
the same within the time required by law, or
they will be forever barred.
JUDAH T MOSES.
As administrator Of the estate Of Anna Kath
rina Dreher. deceased. sdt-3t
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Accident Caused Death.

Rudulphus Oswell "a miner employed
at Johns. in the Blue Creek region, is
dead the result of an accident about two
weeks agoI He had one of his knees
crushed and yesterday in the hope of
saving his life his leg was amputated.
He died this morning..
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Cookies Campaign Plans.

James Carter Cooke, chairman of the
State Republican Campaign Committee.
states that the Republicans will make
Constitution would come in for consider
able attention. The disfranchisement of
whites, unequal representation and hon.
est elections were among the things
which would be made prominent, he says.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Maj. w p. German of Montgomery
has contracted with the city to gravel the
streets and active work will begin next
week. About one and a half miles of
gravel will be put down.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Hon. Massey Wilson and wife passed
through the city yesterday on their way
home from Montgomery. Mr.. Wilson has
a great many admirers and friends In
Dallas and he was heartily congratu-
lated on his recent victory in the second
primary.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Edited Evans of The Meridian Press and
former Mayor of Birmingham, was in
Marion yesterday for the purpose OF
entering his son in he Marion Military
Institute.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
It Will Make You Strong
Horsford,s Acid Phosnhate

1t is a true constitutional Tonic, that
restores health vigOr and strength by ma
tural laws. Its benefits are lasting.
adV-tu-t hu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Woman Accused of Murder.

Alice Thomas. coiored, charged with
killing Jim Thomas also colored. was
placed in the county Jail today. Deputy
Sheriff j. Morrow made the arrest. The
woman Is wanted on a warrant.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Norman Griffin, a clever employe of the
postoffice, after several days Illness, Is
back at his post of duty.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
Carolina Portland
Cement Co.,
Birmingham, Ala.

Stocks Of all high grades American Port
,ond Cement, ''Germania," German Saturn -
German Portland Cement, Kings New York
Caicined Plaster. Rosendale Cement, kept at
Norfolk Portsmouth, Charleston. Savannah
Jacksonville Pensacola. Mobile. New Orleans
Galveston We also make shipments direct
Fronn mills wherever get cheapest freight
ate Sole Selling Agents for Alabama and
.:Southern Cross Brand Portland Cement
Magnolia Hydraulic Natural Cement. made
near Birmingham. Correspondence solicited
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

The automobile glove is a novelty in
mems handwear. II is of slate colored
buckskin, with double cuffs. closing at
the wrist with a strap, which buttons
over.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Any business man will tell you tht
the great burden OF his business life is
the amateur humorist: the man who in
sists on being funny"
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

BY agreement between the Solicitor and
counsel for the defense, the case of Por-
ter Coleman charged with murder, has
been transferred from the Circuit to the
City Court, and will probably be tried at
the next sitting of that Court.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
WE KNOW THE IMPoRTANCE

OF good shoes for girls and boys. We
have them, and plenty of them. It's
up to you to come and see them.
Bullock & Fleming,
st. The Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
w. c. T. U. MEETING.
Pleasant and Profitable Session Held
in Bay Minette.

H.
Bay Minette. Sept. 26.-(Special)-Fh
second meeting of the Southern District
w. C. I. U. has been in session here at
the Methodist Church for the past two
days. Delegates from many South Ala
bama towns left for their homes today.
The meeting was a pleasant and harmo-
NOUS one, and also profitable from a
financial viewpoint.
he Bay Binette graded schools will
open next Monday under the direction Of
Prof. E. L. Blalock. Superintendent. Pro-
fessOr Blalock is filling his second term
here. and the last session of the school
was the most successful ever taught in
Baldwin County. The new school build
ing is amply sufficient for 400 pupils, and
It is confidently expected that the en-
rollment for the year 1923 will be more
than 300 pupils.
j. w. Dreamer. a local politician Of
this county, and who got into some
trouble in Mobile few days ago, where
by he lost roll of money, was an avow-
ed candidate for Congress against Hon.
A. a. Wiley, but his friends think that
he will pull down his political kite for
the present at least.
The Hand Lumber Company at paliye
has recently put in an electric light p1aRk
at its saw mills with view of douh}jAg
it's forces and running both day and
night. Their annual shipments are now
more than 20, 100000 feet.
Hon. Abne' ]. Smith. editor of The
Baldwin Times, together with his estk
mable wife, has returned from a slx
weeks visit to his old home near Louis
Vile. XIV He gained about Twenty-Five
pounds in weight
There is much favorable comment on
the action of State Superintendent Gun
nells in appointing Miss Bishop on the
examining board. The people Of ANS
county are unanimous in their approval
of his action
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
GooDE-o'STEEN.
Two Popular Young Persons Married
in Florence.

Florence, Sept. 26.-(SpeciaD-Mss Jim
mic Pearl OSteen, daughter of D. c.
O'Steen, a prominent business man of
this place, and Thomas II. Goode were
quietly married Wednesday night at the
home of the brides parents on Locust
Street Mr. Goode is well known in Flor
ence He is connected with the firm Of
p. A. Patrick. Mr.. and Mrs. Goode will
spend their honeymoon in birmingham.
The ceremony was performed by Rev
S. Z. WATSON of the Methodist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Rumors are still afloat about the South
ern shops removal. Several more hands
have been notified that their services will
no longer be needed. While 1t is not
thought that the shop will be removed
II is suspected that they will be cut
down to a mere repair shop.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27
ABOUT TIME

Mayor Mcleod is some better. but is
still unable to be at his office.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

The Western Union Telegraph Company
sent large force of hands down the B..
S. and N. o. this morning and in a few
days the telegraph line will be built
through from Linden to Myrtlewood.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

All the public school teachers have re
turned from their summer vacations.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

A large audience attended prayer meet
ing at the First Presbyterian Church last
night Rev A. A. Little. the pastor. an
nounced that, commencing next Thurs
day night, he would deliver series OF
lectures on the history Of the Presbyte-
rian Church.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

FALL SUITS CLEANED.
Hollis Dye Works. Telephone 432
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

A message was received from Summer
field this morning that Glenn Moore of
Summerheld a brother-in-law of Hon.
H. S. D. Mallory. was dangerously ill
and could hardly live through the day.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

GARLAND" STOVES & RANGES
Awarded First Prize. Paris. 1900. Buffalo,
1901. tu-th sa
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Captain V. B. Atkins, President of the
Council, is presiding in police court du-
ring the illness of the Mayor.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Superintendent H. c. Gilbert of the PUB
lie schools has requested the Board of
Education to employ another teacher for
the Patton school. In the first three
grades there are 17s children and only
three teachers and Professor Gilbert
thinks another teacher is absolutely nee
essary.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

]. l.. Martin. who has been running a
boarding house at the corner Of Church
and Selma Streets, moved to Atlanta to-
day His residence will be occupied by
General Lumsden after October /.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Cotton planters say that the warn
weather is doing a great deal TOWARD
maturing the top crop of cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Mr.. and Mrs Walter r. Shafer, who
were recently united in marriage at
Blowing Rock. N. c.. have removed from
the Hotel Albert and are now domiciled
at 610 fremont Street.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

r. E. McWilliams of Camden, has
moved to Selma and in the future will
make this his home. Mr.. and Mrs. Nc
Williams will be most cordially welcomed
TO Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Phillip Keipp was able to be out today
after being confined to his bed for sew
eral days by severe attack of rheuma
tism.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

The Evening Journal has received a
fine two-revolution Campbell press and
by the first of October it will he in po-
sition. when the size of the paper will be
enlarged.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Colonel w. w. Quarless family. who
are now stopping in Rome, will not re-
turn to Selma until cool weather. on &C
count of the condition of his little boy.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

Captain V. B. Atkins made his report
to Adjutant General Brandon today as to
the number of men. equipment, etc, of
the Dallas Light Dragons.
The Montgomery advertiser. [volume] (Montgomery, Ala.) 1885-1982, 1902-09-27

]. ]. Houston and family will remove
| from Selma to a Northern State in a
short WHILE having been offered a lucra-
| tive position up there.