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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Registering Very Slow.

Dallas County's three registrars have been in session one week today and so far only 250 of the sovereigns of this city have qualified themselves under the pro- visions of the new Constitution, to go to the polls and vott at the approaching primaries and general elections. A great many of them will doubtless put of reg istering like they did paying their poll tax, and then it will be too late to howl. There is plenty of time left yet to be- come a life registered voter, but there Is no use of putting off so Important matter until the last day. Very few me- groes are applying for the privilege of registering and 1t Is net thought; that there will be any attempt on the part of the negroes of Dallas to try to register in any considerable numbers. Those who are informed do not think that there will be over 100 negroes in Dallas County who will become qualified voters by securing registration certificates. Public sentiment here among the Democracy Is very ad- verse to registering any negroes but those who can qualify under the new con stitution. If all of the rest of the coun- ties in Alabama do as Dallas County IS going to do, there will not be over 5000 negro votes cast in Alabama hereafter, and possibly not over half of that num- Der The people here believe that the new Constitution was adopted to get rid of the negro vote and they are insisting that the letter and spirit of eliminating the blacks from participating in govern ing this country in the future be strictly adhered to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
VALUE OF TESTIMONY.
Greater Than Assertion.

There is none of us so hardened but that when We have baen able to aid our fel- LOW creatures by conferring a benefit or bringing a little comfort into their hves We like to have appreciation shown rms generally affords more pleasure than the
 performance of the act itself, and Tn this come ction th3 following letter fIom
 Paris, Texas, lady is of more than usual interest: Dear Friends: l address you as such, for you have been such to me- suffered for three years off and on with piles. I was treated at the hospital, and the new and elegant hospital. of Mem phiIs; they only gave me temporary re- lief I came West thinking the change of air and water would benefit me; five months ago the bleeding piles came back on me, and bled so much that thought l would die I have had four of the finest doctors in this section of Texas; all they did was to finally nearly let me go to my grave; all they wanted was big sum of money from me and to operate on me. l said no, no surg on's knife would enter me; If it was my time to die God knew 1t, and when I died I would die all together. I began hearing about your medicine. had no faith in you. but I sent and got a box of your Pyramid Pile Cure; in two days the blood flow had slackened to one half the amount, and in one week l felt so much better I walked four blocks ana did a little homework. l was not bleed ing then: in three weeks I was well. God bless you for putting such wonderful medicine within the reach of sunering men and women. I shall never cease 10 recommend your medicine or be without it: also I used your Pyramid Pills sallle A. Herndon." Testimony like this should be more convincing than all claims and assertions, and should leave no doubt in the mind of the reader as to the merit of the remedy. Pyramid Pile cure IS sold bv druggists for fifty cents a package, ar uiIl he mailed by the makers to any address upon receipt of price. Write Py- ramid Drug O.. Marshall, Mich, for their book on cause and cure of piles. tu-frl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11

buyers. They range from $1.50 to $9. This morning we'll show twelve new styles of the Phipps and Atchison's; $5 to $17.50.
 The new veils show many new effects-and Spring zephyrs are very provoking. The pretty face protectors are of course best in the magpie styles. The ''Du Barry" and Florsdora lead ing; 25c to $1 a yard. Have you looked over the wo- mems Neckwear counter lately? There are beautiful stocks, ties, turnover collars and bows; prices range from 15c to $6. WornenS Spring Hosiery! Ex- pect nothing less than every good sort, and be sure of lowest prices.
 If you love to see the real ar tiStic come to our Shirt Waist department and ask to be shown the exquisite cotton or silk waists; you will be pleased with the showing.
 The newest thing that Col gate makes is a pure Tar Soap that sells at 10c a cake. "Housefurnishings" is a con- venient and comprehensive term. Under that caption today's offerings include a variety of goods. No alert housewife will pass our bargains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
No New Cases of Smallpox at Tusca-
 loosa Female College.

lOoea cemdle ColleSe'
 Tuscaloosa. March 10.-Special.) )-News has reached the city of the death of Levi Stewart, son of Rev. W. D. Stewart of Fierce. Ala. The interment was at Bethel Camp Ground, with Professor Mo- Daniel officisting
 The quarantine at the Tuscaloosa Fe- male College was raised this afternoon. It has been two weeks today since small pox was discovered in the school. Since that time not a single case has developed. This speaks much for the sanitary condi- tion of the institution.
 Messrs. Mayfield & Trimm of Northport have sold to MT. T. P. Ayers of Nash vile. Tenn, the timber right of 800 acres of land. Price paid for same was 8, POO.
 The Kent Club. an organization of law students at the University. held an inter- esting meeting at the court house Sat urday evening. The meeting was one of business and the intention was to elect officers, but it seems that the club could come to no agreement. so the meeting was adjourned until next Saturday evening. The vote stands on a tie between Philip H. Alston and c. E. Fuller for President.
 The dispensary continues to do land office business. The sales of February, considering the number of business days, amounted to more than those of January. he ehhie ouiioiis nds recently unuer- gone two coats of dark red paint with trimmings in white. Much surprise was expressed recently when it was discover ed that large canvass sign bearing these words, "Reaping the Harvest" had been stretched across the side of the dis pensary during the night. Some said that it was a banner advertising a show that will appear here this week, but others thought that the sign fit too we'll for that
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11

Some new and attractive designs are shown in printed Shanghai Silks-those in teresting black printings from London, that combine quite original and odd ef- fects. Most of them are shown in suit lengths and shown only at Nachman & Meertief's, 85c, $1.25, $L50 ayard.
 "Pivers" Bath Cologne is an invigorating adjunct for the bath. Quite a generous sig ed bottle of 'Le Trefle Mcarnat" for 75c.
 The warm days double inter est in the "20th Century Cook Book" a. 98c instead $1.50. It's SO easy 10 get your menu finished with its aid.
 There is some interest at the Ribbon section today oc- casioned by the receipt of a new shipment of those love ly Ottoman" neck ribbons at 6Oc a yard.
 Di1 you see the exquisite Elm broideries that were on sale yesterday? We couldn't serve everybody, SO added to the leftoyers for to-day's selling. You'll find only beautiful, dainty patterns no trash-15c. a yard. The Millinery department has had an early start. The tailored Phipps and Atchi- sons Hats and the cheaper kinds too find many early
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
A NEW INDUSTRY.
Saw Mill and Veneer Factory to Be
 Erected in Decatur.

Decatur. March 10.-(SpeciAl.) )-Arant' Brothers, formerly of Fort Wagner, Ind. have purchased through J. W. Frahn of this city, the site of the old Tennessee Spoke Factory on the river front her' and will erect a large band saw mill: a slack barrel slave factory, dimension saw mill and veneer miil thereon.
 The property. which is the most valu- able river front property in the city, con- sists of fifteen acres and has frontage of 664 feet on the Tennessee River.
 This i6 one of the most important real estate deals made here for many years past and the enterprise will give employ ment to several hundred men at good wages.
 Arantz Brothers have operated here for years a band saw mill. working in quar- ter-sawed oak and hardwoods. exporting their entire output to England and Ger many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
KILLING OF DR. BARRON
ADDITIQNAL DETAILS OF THE
 TRAGEDY.
Death of of Mrs. c. F. Nason-Voters of Dallas County are Slow in Registering-News
 of Selma.
Advertiser Bureau.

AdVeftlScr bureau,
 Selma. March 10.
 Additional details of the killing Of pr. Lee Barron.t at Sweetwater. Marengo County, have reached Selma. It seems that R. E. and Joe King went to Sweet water. where pr. Barron lives. to per suade him to make amends for wrong he had done their sister. They called at his office in Sweetwater as soon as they reached that place, but he was absent some two miles in the country, making a professional visit at the home of Mrs. Renz. The King boys went in and knock ed, but not wishing to alarm the SICK woman, they invited Dr. Barron to walk out to the front gate with them. What took place between Dr. Barron and the King boys is not known. but it is evident that he refused to comply with the re- quest that they made of him. It Is said that Dr. Barron remarked that he would die first, and then the shooting com menced
 The Advertiser correspondent does not know whether Ed or Joe King fired the first shot. Dr. Barron was armed and was p. epared to defend himself, but did not draw his pistol as it was found m his pocket. By twelve shots being fired into his body. it is presumed that both the brothers used their weapons on him at the same time.
 It is not known here what the amount of the bond was that they gave, but from the fact that they were granted bail so promptly goes to show that public senti- ment in Marengo is with the King broth CTS in the affair. Joe King is marshal of Faunsdale and is said to be most fear less officer Both families are very prominent ir Marengo County and the affair is greatly deplored by all who are acquainted with them. In the meantime no more trouble is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Candidates Appearing.

Hamilton, March 10.-(Special.) )-There are two candidates in the field for the Democratic nomination for County Su- perintendent of Education. c. F. Mitchell. the present incumbent. and Prof. C. R. Frank Only one man has announced so far for preventative, Hon. c. P. AL mon of Hamilton.
 The Board of Registrars will begin It's round March 17.
 It is possible that the primary election will be held about Saturday before the second Monday in August
 Exeter Cathedral bells are being rehung Tor the coronation at cost of 400.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
W. F. ROGUE PRESIDING.
Named by the Governor to Fill Judge
 Moore's Place

Centerville, March 1o.-(Special. )-Judge Moore became sick while holding Circuit Court here last week. and had to go home; the Governor appointed Hon. w. v. Hogue of Marion. to finish this term of court. Court convened this morning and everything Is moving on nicely. The bar was very sorry that Judge Moore was unable to finish this term.
 Saturday afternoon the jury in the Ma rion Parker murder case brought in a verdHt of murder in the second degree and sentenced him to thirty years in the penitentiary. This morning the trial of Wash Hainsworth, for murder was be- gun. and the trial of Festus Caddell, for murder, is set for tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Harris Made Confession.

Will Harris. under sentence of death for the murder of a little 12-year-old col ored girl on the banks of Valley Creek some months ago. made full confession this morning. He told how he killed the child and repeated the regolting details with great coolness and delibera ton. He is repulsive looking negro and will ex- plate his crime on the gallows in the County jail in this city March 2S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Learue of Municipalities.

The Executive Committee of the League of Municipalities of Alabama has been called by President John Weakley to meet in Birmingham next Friday when the date and place for the next meeting of the League will be decided on. The program for the next annual meeting will also be arranged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Special Charge to Grand Jury.

In the United States Court this after noon Judge Thomas G. Jones delivered charge to the grand jury in which he called attention to the alleged practice of trying to avoid the bankrupt law and collect claims by hook or crook after a person had bankrupted and secured his discharge. Since being in active charge of his office, Judge Jones has received large number of complaints from parties who had bankrupted and secured their final discharge, vet against whom steps had been taken by lawyers and others to secure payment upon claims against them. and he has decided to put stop to it. This afternoon he had the grand jury brought before him and gave a lengthy special charge. based upon the complaints which have reached him as to bankrtipts being harassed by creditors af- ter they had been freed from debt, and he laid down the law very plainly, at the same time instructing the grand jury to
 return true bills in cases where there was sufficient evidence to believe that unlawful steps were being taken. Judge Jones in the course of his charge touched upon the question of new promises" and in this connection read the law upon con- spiracy. fixing the punishment. etc.. pre-
 scribed in eases where parties entered into a conspiracy to prove new promise" or otherwise attempt by wrongful means to collect a debt from which the United States had set a person free. As a re- suit of this special charge 1t Is highly probable that a number of indictments will be returned by the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Dawson Residence Sold.

Henry and Percy Dawson have dis posed of the handsome N. H. R. Dawson residence in West Selma to P. T.
 Vaughan. The price is not stated. but 1t is understood to have brought a hand some figure. The lot fronts one hundred and eighty feet on Fremont and runs through the block to Church Street It is one of the handsomest residences in Selma. Colonel Dawson, in his life time. took great pride in his home. and had
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Protracted Meeting.

Rev. A. A. Little has returned from Tuscaloosa, where he has been for two weeks past, assisting the pastor of the Presbyterian Church in that city in con ducting 'protracted meeting. MT. Lit tie announced to his congregation that he would shortly commence series of meet
 ings in his church here. and asked his hearers to prepare themselves by prayer to receive Gods blessings: that no great revival of religion could take place in church until the people were prepared to receive Gods blessings. He also stated that there would be no sensation- aIism connected with the meetings. but that he would preach Gods word as best he knew how, and would look to a higher source for the outpouring of the spirit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Noted Lecturer In Selma.

Rev. II. w. Spears of Lincoln, ILL, Is visitor to Selma and filled the pulpit of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church last night. He is the field superintendent of the publishing interests of his church and is a lecturer with an international reputaton Those who heard him at the Cumberland Church last night compare him to Bob Taylor He has forty-three Chatauqua engagements booked for this summer. which goes to show in what great demand there is for his services. He lectured tonight to a splendid audi ence on."Grumblers." and kept his audi ence spell bound by his oratory and imagery. He has few equals as
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Work of Registrars.

The registrars in the city beats com pleted their first term today. AS It was reported that negroes would be given an opportunity of registering today. large number of colored men presented them selves and the majority Of them were turned down. The negroes were disquali- fled on one thing or other, the good char acter clause proving stumbling block. The total number of negroes registered during the three weeks sitting Of the Board will be under 100. The total regis traitor for the city is fairly good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Deputy Marshal Fired On.

United States Marshal D. Cooper today letter from United States Dep uty Marshall c. M. Tompkins. stating that while he was carrying a prisoner from Pleasant Site to Florence. in the laid and shot. His injuries will not prove fatal. Very few of the details of the shootino are at hand but Marshal Cooper will make a thorough investigation into the affairs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
New Pastor in Selma.

Rev. Ira W. Boswell, who was recently called to the pastorate of the First Chris tian Church of this city, filled the pulpit of that church both morning and night yesterday. He does not know yet whether it will be possible for him to accept the call. as he is engaged in the book business in Meridian and has home there. and, besides, Is State evangelist for Missis- sippi. He has consented. however. to come over every Satuhday and fill the pulpit on Sunday, returning to Meridian on Monday, until the congregation here can call pastor. MT. Boswell Is a most eloquent preacher and the congregation was delighted with his two sermons Sun day last. and are only sorry that he can- not See his way clear to accept the cal outright and remove to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Death of Mrs. Mason.

Mrs C. F. Mason. mother of Mrs. J. E. Broadstreet, died at the family residence in this city yesterday and was buried te- day. Mrs. Mason was a highly educated. cultured woman, being school teacher in her younger days, and had great many friends in this city. who are griev- ed at her death and who extend the deep est coincidence to the bereaved daughter in her sad affliction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Southern Railway.

All Southern Railway lines. including the Asheville division. now open for traf- fc. Jno. Metcalfe.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
< A wild Rumor Afioat.

All day Sunday wild rumor was In circulation in Selma that negro man. who was being shipped away from Selma in a coffin had come to life at the depot. It was reported that just as his body was being put on the train that he came to life and commenced to talk: that the coffin lid was taken of and that he asked for a drink of water and that pillow be placed under his head; that he was hauled to the City Infirmary in the un- dertaker's wagon and was taken out of the coffin and put to bed. and that the coffin in which he was .o be laid to rest in was taken back to the undertaken s establishment and put away to be used another day.
 fine newspaper article was nipped in the bud by the reports turning out to be untrue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11

Beautiful shrubbery and flowers in the front ssyaxd.e The Dawson mansion Is almost h ffont ofs the homes of Senator John r. Morgan and Judge Haralson and is located in one of the most beautiful sections of the city. 1t is said that MT. Vaughan has snurchased it for home and will have it thoroughly remodeled and overhauled before he moves into it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Almost . Blaze.

An alarm of fire was turned in from box 32 about o'clock last night. In some manner a box of matches had be- come ignited in MT. George Callen's gro- cery store on Alabama Street. It is not known how the matches caught. but it is probable that rat had gnawed a hole into the box containing the matches and had thus set them afire. A big hole was burned in the shelving in the store, but otherwise no damage was done. The fire companies responded promptly and assisted in putting out the blaze which would have been a most disastrous one had it been allowed to get little more under headway. As 1t was the damage amounted to very little.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Lost His Coat.

Frank Elder. ex-member of the City Democratic Executive Committee from the Fifth Ward. was in Andrew Caw- thon's barber shop last Saturday night getting shave. In the chair beside him was tramp looking fellow. who finished shaving before MT. Elder did. When the shabbily dressed man went to the rack he took MT. Elders coat. good one. put it on, was brushed of. and walked away. As soon as Mr. Elder had finished shaw ing he went to the hat rack and the boy picked up the old tattered and torn coat. but was promptly told that 1t was not Mir. Elders. The coat was examined to see if there were any letters in it by which the owner could be identified. but the only thing that was found was hand -me- down lunch, and then it was that it dawned on the loser of the coat that a sharp trick had been played on him,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Flummer's Colonization Scheme.

A copy of The Liberia Recorder of Jan uary 30th last, published at Monrovia, Liberia, has been received here, giving an accoune of D. J. Hummer of Birming ham, General Manager of the Liberian Colonization Society of Alabama. appear ing before joint meeting of the Liberian House and Senate in the interest of the colonization scheme. The Liberian Colo nization Society of Alabama will this year send one or two colonies of negroes to. Liberia. Hummer is expected to re- turn to Birmingham within the next week or two. It Is his intentions of completing arrangements for the moving of between two and three hundred negroes from this State to Liberia. The Liberian House and Senate gave Hummer much encour- agement and invited him to send the Afro-Americans to that country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Rev. Thomas Mangum.

Rev. Thomas Mangum of Jackson, Ala. is in the city and filled the pulpit of the First Methodist Church last night. and preached an able sermon to fine congre- gation. Tom Mangum as he Is famil iarly called. is one of the most popular his way in the world. He has plenty of brains and is well educated and will make a record as a preacher before he is many years older Before he commenced to preach he was well known newspa- per reporter of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
QUARANTINE RAISED.

plant corn and in most every locality will have to blow their lands over.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Brief News Items All
 Around the Store.

There and very stylish Silk Skirts to be shown this morning. They just come by express last night. Quite variety of styles. $1400to $47.50
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
Residence Burnd.

Sylacauga. March 10.-tSpecial)-Lon Barnett, who lives a short distance north east of town, had his dwelling and con- tents burned Friday. There was no in- surance It is not known how the fire originated.
 Quarterly meeting is being held today at the Methodist Church
 The negro who some weeks ago bur glarized the store of L. s. Phillips has been arrested and placed in jail. He con- fessed to the crime.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-03-11
pr. T. P. Gary Better.

Dr. T. P. Gary has been confined to his home for six or eight weeks with the grip. His friends had grave fears about his taking the pneumonia at one time, but he is better now and with the advent of pleasant weather will be able to be out again.