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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
MADE THE FIGURES LIE
NEGROES HAD SPOT SHOOTING
 AT CASH REGISTER
Dempsey venable of West Enc frightened from His Store by
 Gang of Black Hoodlums With Pistols.

It IS said that, figures never He, ana that a cash register is the only saLS- guard of a merchant, but the recoFo- breaking showing of the one n R!i The Rsidge ss9 Road in W est End. disproves these mdHs inns. Venable says the figures on ms Sash register recently outrtyalled Joe Muinal- ton or Tom Ocheltree in the art or pre- varication
 The sales for the day had been fairly good at Venable's store. but rom the amount registered there should nave been ten times the business transacted. ine figures on the register and the cash in the drawer did not tally. and the cause of this discrepancy was pistois III tne hands of drunken negroes who were out for a little spot.
 Tuesday just before the usual hour for closing for the night. Venable was ae- lighted to see several negro men enter the store. but his delight changed 10 Fear as he discovered that each or the sup posed purchasers carried a revolver in his hand. As they approached the counter the proprietor began to sidestepa to the left, and when the foremost negro nred at the cash register and rang up 70 the first shot. the proprietor beat nasty retreat and sought safety near the river. Thkre.h remained while the register con tfn4ed to d. Business. At the second snoI only 10 cents was scored, ana tnls causea the other negroes to try their fnarksman- ship. and for fear O sufficient amount wotifd not be registered they began firing in unison. and the bell began to ring and higher. There had never been @ such 8 rush of business with that register since its connection with the house. and the treatment of such a trusted employe was not so gentle as it had been. but it was doing business.
 Finally the cartridges in the possession of the negroes were exhausted, and as they had enjoyed the spot" to the ut most. they took their departure. leaving the bruised and overworked cash register showing several hundred dollars which the drawer did not contain.
 After the order "cease firing had been given and the accustomed quiet was re- stored. the proprietor decided that it was safe for him to return, and ascertaining that the negroes had departed he boldly entered his store. It appeared that the negroes had done no damage except to Inc cash register.
 The matter was reported to the police, md number of negroes were carried before Venable for Identification. but as he was somewhat excited at the time "alI rooms looked alike" to him and the guilty parties thus escaped arrest and prosecu- lion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
BIG BUILDING BOOM
PERMIT GRANTED FOR EREC- TON OF LARGE FACTORY.
Indications Point to Great Improve. ments in Montgomery During Ensuing Year-Healthy
 Growth of City.

A building permit for the erection of the new four story building on the cor ner of Bibb and Lee Streets was issued yesterday by the City Engineer. This is the large building that win be erected by J. M. Davis and which will be used as a candy factory. Its erection has led to the prophecy that that section of the city would rapidly come into prominence as factory section.
 Building operations for the past six weeks or two months have been prac- ticaliy suspended until the weather con ditions became more favorable. Contract crs and architects arc united in the pre- diction that the coming spring and sum- mer will be made notable by the num- Der of new buildings that will be erected In Montgomery. A large number have been planned and many more are in pros- pect. From present indications new buildings will be put up in every section of Montgomery. Lots of work will be done before fall.
 On Beliinger Heights MT. Brown Jan ney has begun the erection of two hand. some two story houses. This Is the first movement in the expected building rush e the spring.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
WASN'T CURED. Didn't Get Well of Anything.

"I spent three weeks with friend in Dayton last winter. She was using Pos tum Coffee exclusively as beverage at meals said, T thought you were so fond of coffee that you could not be In duced to give 1t up We'll my friend said, We got to liking Postum Coffee for 1t serves as a food as well as a beverage and we have all felt so much better since leaving off the old coffee
 q learned to make the POstum and made 1t fine, so when I went home be- gan to serve it to my husband instead of the old-fashioned coffee. About a week afterwards I asked him how he liked the coffee. and told him I had been trying a new kind. He says, T think 1t Is most excellent. Is it Mocha or Java or a mix ture? I told him that it was the famous Postum we had read so much about and he most jumped from his chair in sur prise. but the change has become a fix tuhe and he will never give up Postum and go back to the old-fashloned coffee. for we not only like it better. but we feel so much better in every way This iady's name gwen by Postum Co.,, Battle Creek, Mich.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Worlds Work for February

The Worlds Work for February pub fishes entire. for the first time In Amer ica. Rudyard Kipling's "The Islanders" cussion in England. Frank Norris. the author of 'The Octopus" in an article entitled "The Frontier Gone at Last" shows how the Angio-Saxons have at last encircled the globe with conquest. Cap tain Mahan adds to an Interesting series of papers which have appeared in various on The Growth of Our National Feel inss." George Hes. author of Flame
 Marconis triumph. An intimate view of Dr. Lyman Abbott is given by Hamilton Wright Mable. Dr. Abbotts associate on The Outlook, and the striking career and personality of Tom Johnson is described with particular reference to his work as Mayor of Cleveland. A plea for better wages for teachers Is made by William McAndrew, and the consolidation of American railroads is described, with a colored map for illustration, by M. G. pCunnfff. Some striking pictures of Cal ifornia big trees are accompanied by text written by Richard T. Fisher. Among the other illustrated articles are a de- scription of the wonderful La Prensa, per: story by Arthur Goodrich of how the Connecticut farmers are growing to- bacco under tents; . ~Gaucho's Days Work" by William Bulfln. who wrote Joness description of the greatest olive ranch in the world in California: the ex- citing experiences of the party who car ried the United States mali farthest north in Alaska, by pr. Francis H. Gambell, and a story of how the ice last year blocked trafflc on the Great Lakes until May. Hugh H. Lusy tells of an interest ing experiment in New Zealand for the prevention of strikes Tho March of Events and Among the World Workers run over their usual wide gamut of topics of contemporary interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
CHAMBER OF SHIPPING.
Its President Thinks United States
 will Pass Subsidy Bill.

London. Feb 5.-At the annual meet ing of the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom today. Colonel Emil Hopner, M P, President of the organi- zation, said the chamber hoped the British Ambassador at Washington could succeed in inducing the United States government to introduce legislation mak- ing "crlmping' a criminal offense.
 Regarding ship subsidies. Coloned Hop ner said the United States would prob ably pass a ship subsidy bill, with the result that there would be a rapid ex- tension of the United States mercantile navy and keener competition, which would require all the energy and enter Irise of British ship owners to meet.
 The chamber unanimously passed q resolution urging the British government to make an effort to secure the exemp- ton of British ships from the payment of the tonnage tax levied at United ates por5s, and use it's good offices to induce the United States to enforce the present reier1l end State laws in regard to thss blood money
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre.
 Tonight
"EIorodora.N N

The brg "Fforodora'' Company comes to the Montgomery Theatre tonight. Miss Grace Dudley, Miss Della Valdez. Miss Frances Gordon, Miss Ida Doerge, Miss Selma Mantell, MT. W. T. Carleton. Mir. Ali c. Wheelan. MT. Thos. A. Kier- nan, Mir Lewis Hooper, MT. Alfred Ca- hah. MT. Harry Burgess. Mir. Sidney Jar wis and Mir. M. J. Smith. form an assem- blaze ofsmusical comedy principals hard to equal But. when they are planted in such an equipment as has been provided for them in "Florodora" by Managers John c. Fisher and Thomas W. Ryley. they shine with more than double bril- liancy. The witty iibretto and the really captivating music of "Florodora' have been set in the most lavish scenic sur roundings. and are much enhanced by the talent and beauty of the company of players Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
CONGRESSMAN WILEY
Called on for a Speech at IroQuois
 Club Opening.

Clup Vpenlu8.
 The Washington Post of Sunday last says:
 Scores of the newspaper correspondents. Congressman and prominent bueiness men of Washington made their way through the rain last night to the rooms of the new Iroq-aois Club. on Pennsylva. Northwest, in order to be present at the first smoker held by the new organiza. tion. A good time had been promised. and before thn night was ended the promise was fully redeemed.
 o'clock. Mir. Barry Bulkiey presided over the first part. and the orchestra from Barton's rendered several artistic numbers. MT. R. H. Mohr, ventriloquist Chase, gave an exhibition of his art which was heartily applauded. Mr. Mohr is an old newspaper man and was heart fly greeted by the members of the frae ternity. He was a sketch artist on The Boston Herald and in charge of the art department of that paper for number of years, and recently had charge of the art department of The New York Jour nal MT. George H. o'Connor sang . cien Young. U. s. N. made . delicious speech, in which he referred to the newB- paper men as the best friends he had ever had, and as being the stanchest friends of the Navy Department: He was i Professor Molina, wonder-worker and slight of hand artist, gave an asfonisn' ing exhibition of his art.
 Promptly at Il o'clock Mir J. Barton Key took the chair of the presiding ofii- cer and announced the arrival of the Marine Band Orchestra, under the di- rection of Lieutenant Santelfann. Profes- sor Santelmann's musicians made m! at the very first by playing "Fiorudora. Later MT. Jacques Vanpoucke rendered a clarinet solo; Mir. Walter Smith, the cornet soloist of the band, gave a solo. and the French horn quartet played two selections The quartet was composed ot Messrs. wacker, Jaeger, Petroia ana Neumann.
 Still later in the evening other mem bers of the various theatrical companies which played here. last week appeared and were well received. MT. Key intro duced Hon. A. A. Wiley of Alabama who made a complimentary speech 10 the
 Among the large number of prominent men present were: Senators Heftfeid ana Dubois, and Representatives Wllsy, Gaines and Dinsmore. Professor Wilis Moore. the weather man. was present and had to tell just how long the snow was going to last. Chief Wilkie Of the Secret Service. was also among the throng. l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
PUBLICITY FOR PUBLIC ACTS.
The Full Flood of Daylight on All
 Things.

In Savannah the City Council "eaucti- ses' before going into session. These caucuses are within closed doors. In Au- gusta almost every public matter IS com nhttied. These committee meetings are with closed doors.
 Often three or four committees meet at one time and virtually the entire coun- ell meets.
 The police commission of Augusta transact all important business behind closed doors This body believes in the aecret session, One of the body, MT H. H. Fulghum. recently made enorts to edit out the secret part of the proceed ings. Not a man on the board coin- cided with him. His effort fell dead.
 Just now in Savannah they are making A terrible fuss over the council caueuses.
 MT. D. B. Lester, one of the biggest hronerty holders there, is making a pro- test. Among other things. in a public card he says: "The caucus is curse, V and he calls upon Mayor Myers to put a stop to 'caucusing" and thus render a real service to Savannah"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
T. R. LEVINE ARRESTED.
Charged With Leaving Birmingham
 With Horse and Buggy

T. R. Levine. formerly of Birmingham. Is occupying a cell in the police barracks under a charge of grand larceny.
 Levine arrived in ths city yesterday driving good looking horse hitched To a new buggy. He put the horse and buggy in a livery stable and registered at a first class hotel Shortly afterwa ards G. E. Gains swore out a warrant charg- Ing Levine. with. grand larceny. Patrol man Peoples and Deputy Sheriff Pow ell served the warrant and Levine was locked up pending an investigation.
 It appears that livery firm in Bir- mingham decided to raffle the horse and buggy and employed Levine to get up the raffle. The horse and buggy were turned over to him. It is charged that Levine sold a number of chances and that while he had turned over a portion of the money. he had several dollars that had not been accounted for, besides he had the horse and buggy. It was learned that he had left Birmingham for Mont
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
North American Review for February

1NOI LII 64InGIACdA 1eCV4CW 1UA 0pI0&IY Professor Simon Newcomb opens the number with a strong and suggestive ar ticle on Conditions Which Discourage Scientific Work in America" Charles H. Allen. the first Civil Governor of Porto Rico.~ tells How Civil Government was straus writes of the recent Conference for Industrial Peace" and its possible results. W. McAdeo. formerly Assistant Secretary of the Navy has an article on Launching Battleship from the Con- gressional Ways" Prince. A. de Yturbide shows why The Proposed Pan-American Union" is opposed by conservative clti- zens of Spanish-American countries. Charles Whibley presents charming study of the great Russian novelist. Ivan Turgenev. F. w. Whitridge. replying to MT. Cages recent defense in The Review of the customs regulations now in force, contends that very different opinions of these regulations are held by American ment" Maurice Low deprecates the en- croachment of "The Oligarchy of the Senate" Colonel H. M. Chitteuden. of the Engineer Corps of the United States Construction of Reservoirs in the Arid Regions" Gustav Kobbe contributes a pleasing paper on Wagner, Minna and Cosima,' in which he gives much inter esting information as to. the relations which subsisted between the great com poser and his first and second wives. F. c. Penfield formerly Diplomatic Agent of the United States to Egypt, asks Why not Own the Panama Isthmus?" J. D. Whelpley enumerates the advantages which would accrue to the country if the Federal government took into its own hands the organization of ''The Militia Force Of the United States" and Yasu- fumi sawaki. Secretary of the Finance ent condition of The National Debt of Japan"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
MIR. [. |. MARKS DIES
HE PASSES AWAY AT SAN AN
 TONIC, TEXAS.
Death Was Not Unexpected e He Had Been Ill For Some Time
 will Be Buried " ea,,1 Here.

A telegram was received yesterday morning announcing the death of L. T.. Marks. Jr.. at San Antonio. Tex. The telegram was received by Meyer 0reil.
 Mr.f Marks has been in falling health for several months. Tn the hope of im- proving his health, he went to San An tonic in October. His friends were then apprehensive and as he failed to set stronger the news of his death at 10 o'clock Tuesday night was not unexpect- ed.
 Mir. Marks not only had many friends in Montgomery. but he, was well known all over Alabama. For many years he was prominent in business circles in this city and he afterwards travelled through Alabama for a Cincinnati house. He made friends rapidly and in all parts of the State they win learn with sorrow of his untimely end. Mir. Marks was co years of age.
 The body will be brought to this city tomorrow night for burial. II will be carried to the residence of Nathan Greil on Perry Street. The funeral will take place Friday night. although full arrange merts have not been decided upon. MT. Marks was unmarried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Something That Will Do You Good.

We know of no way in which we can be of more service to our readers than to tell them of something that will be of real good to them. For this reason we want to acquaint them with what we con- sider one of the very best remedies on the market for coughs, colds. and that alarming complaint, croup. We refer to ChambeTlain's Cough Remedy. We have used it with such good results in our family go long that 1t has become a household necessity. By its prompt use We haven't any doubt but that 1t has time and again prevented croup. The testimony Is given upon our own experi- ence, and We suggest that our readers. especially those who have small children. always keep 1t in their homes ns a safe guard against croup.-Camden IS. O Messenger. For sale by E. G. Fowler.
 adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
THE LATE BEN JENNINGS.
A True Confederate and Model citi


 Tribute of Camp James F. Waddell, No. 26S, U. c. ", of Scale, Russell Coun- ty Ala, to Comrade Ben Jennings:
 He was born near Lancaster. Ky. March Is, IS46, and died in Scale, Ala. December il, 1901. He was the son of Major Thomas J. Jennings of the above mentioned place.. He joined Captain Sal ter's company of General John H. Mor- gan's command. ;l October, 1862, at the age of Is years, and was in all the bat ties in which his command was engaged until the raid into Ohio. he being on de- tached service at that time. did not go. As . soldier he was brave and conspic- uous for his gallantry on many occasions. In business he was faithful and ener- getic, as a man he was honorable and pure. as a friend ever loyal and stead fast. as husband. tender and loving, and as father, affectionate and kind. With him life's sun has set, and the bur dens of his days have passed. but he has left a worthy heritage to his loved ones He was County Superintendent of Educa- ton and also prominent member of the Masonic fraternity, a member of the M. E. Church. South, and First Lieutenant of Camp James F. Waddell, when he died. as
 May the sod lie lightly on the grave of our friend. a1ss, Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Bilious Collie.

H. Seeyer. a carpenter and builder of Kenton, Tenn, when suffering intensely from an attack of bilious collie. sent to A near by drug store for something to relieve him. The druggist sent him a bottle of Chamberlains Collie, Cholera nnd Diarrhoea Remedy. three doses of which effected a permanent cure This is the only remedy that can be depended upon in the most severe cases of collie and cholera morbus. Most druggists know this and recommend it when such a medicine Is called for. For sale by E. c. Fowler adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
SUPREME COURT.
Several Cases Submitted and Opinion.
 Handed Down.

donQeo OcWu-
 The State Supreme Court yesterday continued consideration of cases iron the Eighth Judicial Division and a great many lawyers from North Alabama were in attendance.
 Several cases were submitted and the following opinions were handed down:
 Mcclellan, C. J.-J. R. Blank vs. G. l. Putnam, appeal from Madison Circuit Court; reversed and remanded.
 Haralson. J.-Bill Marlowe vs. The State of Alabama two casesl, appeal from Bullock Ci~nuit Court: affirmed.
 Tyson, J.-Charity Reese vs. J. H Reeves, ct al., for use, etc., appeal from Montgomery Circuit Court; reversed and Sharpe, J.-w: H. Parks. Register. etc, ct al. vs. c. F. Bryant. ct al. appeal from Montgomery City Court; reversed and cause dismissed.
 Dowdell. J.-vanKirk Land & Construc- ton Co., vs. William S. Green, appeal froms Pike Circuit Court; reversed and remanded. The Court adjourned until 1o o'clock this morning when criminal cases from the Eighth Division will be taken up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Same Way Here.

A "gaboon,' says The Springfield (Mass) Union. Ifs a man who sits behind or in front of you at the theatre and makes remarks about the play which are distinctly audible. The feminine of ga boon is 'gabeen.'" The Chattanooga Times trusts that this information will be sufficient to protect those of our own theater-goers who go to be entertained by the company on the boards and not to be disturbed and bored by either of the nuisances above de1ned by our Mas sachusetts contemporary, of both oi which kind we have several in this good lv city"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
MARDI GRAS, 6 Nashville Railroa


 New Orleans and return. Mobile and return ................... 5.So Pensacola and return .............. ASS On account of Mardi Gras festivities at above points, the L. and N. R. R. will sell tickets from Feb. 4th to 10th. inclusive. limited for return until Feb. 18th. at one first-class fare for the round trip, from all points within the territory of the Southeastern Passenger Association, to any one of the above points.
 By depositing tickets with the joint agents on or before Feb. 18th. at any one of the above points, and payment of fee of 50 cents, an extension not later than Feb. 18th will be granted.
 For ftiil particulars concerning rates, schedules and sleeping car reservations, call on or write P. Sid Jones, Dist. Passenger Agent. . Walter L.. Beasley. Passenger Agent,
 Birmingham, Ala. or S. T. Surratt, U. T. A.,
 adv-tf. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Oil from sunfiowers.

Few people in England, remarks London paper, ''who grow the sunfiower for ornament have any idea of it's use- fulness." And then 1t proceeds thus to describe the sunhower on It's native health in this country: "So rich is this plant in oil that the seed of one of these monster plants will yield nifty gallons of oil while the refuse of the seed. after this quantity of oil has been expressed. weight 1,5OO pounds when made into cat tie cakes !"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
Thirteen Guns, Two Rufies and
 Flourishes."

The Washington Post tells good story at the expehse of the people of Nash vile: Rear Admiral Schley Is making a visit to Nashville. As the good people of that enterprfhing city want to do the right thing bS their distinguished visitor they teIeEraphed yesterday to their Con gressman, JoHn Wesley Gaines. to know what salute Sr other honors should be accorded. Mr. Gaints at once made in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
FRIDAY NIGHT
R. b. MacLean and odette Ty

Seats are now on sale, for the re- turn engagement of the MacLean and Tyler Company at the Montgomery Thea trc Friday night in Shakespeare's histori- cal play, "Coriolanus." In "Coriolanus," |" Mir. Mclean has a part especially satis- flying. And Miss Tyler as Virgilia. wife to Coriolanus, has attained position sec- end to none of the modern Shakespearean actresses. The supporting company is remarkably strong. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06

uuiry of the Navy Depattment and wired bSck the Information: IA salute of thir- teen guns" he steiegraphed, with two ruffies and flourish ss. Of course, this meant the ruffles of the drums and the fiourishes of the trumpets. The Nashville peopie. however, were at a loss to under stand. .sPiease tell us," wired the chair man of the committee s'what you mean by ruffles and fiourishes? We are not up on lingerie.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
peceased Wife,s Sister pill.

London. Feb. 5.-The nerennial deceas- ed wife's sister bill reappeared in Par liament today in the form identical with that of last year. The advocates of the measure today brought forward all the old arguments, especially dwelling on colonial legislaticn. The loyalty of the colonies during the South African war is advanced as an additional reason for the removal of the injury to which the present law infiicts on large numbers of children who arc the fruit of colonial marriages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-06
PALACE MARKET.

We have on sale for the balance of the week fine tomatoes at a big re- duction; they are solid, smooth, ripe and medium size; 1oc per at. and 25c per basket.
 H. L. Yelverton & Son, Phone 247. No. 1 Court Square.