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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Controlled by L. G N.

Several months ago The Advertiser published a story relative to the import ance that the little town of Florala was assuming by reason of railroads. The Central of Georgia was making for the little town, extending its branch from Dothan to Sellersville, in Geneva County.
 Now from Florala the Louisville and Nashville is building a branch to the sta ton of Opp on the Alabama and Flor ida branch of that road. From Crestview. a station on the Atlantic Division of the Louisville and Nashville, q little road forty-two miles in length runs to Floraia. This road is known as The Yellow River Railroad and it was thought that the Gen. tral Railroad was quietly laying its plans to either get hold of the road or such close traffic arrangements that 1t would amount to the same thing.
 It turns out however, that 1t is the Lou isvflle and Nashville instead of the Gen. tral, and The Pensacola Journal says:
 President Milton H. Smith has closed the deal with the owners of the Yellow River Railroad. by which the Louisville and Nashville now owns that road. This
 't wss confirmed last night by one of the former owners of the road but the price agreed upon was not stated. "A deal of this kind has been on for the past three months, or since the Gen. tral of Georgia began building this way. President Smith, with A number of other officials, made q trip over the road. and it was then reported that the road had been leased for an indefinite period. but it seems that the l.. and N. was not sat- isfied with a lease. and desired to own the road, and immediately opened nego- tiations with the stockholders for the purchase, with the result that last week the latter decided to sef1. The President was so notified. and came here in his private car. when he closed the deal.
 The Yellow River Railroad extends from Crestview to Florala, Ala, and passes through a section of country cov- cred with timber. It will also give the Louisville and Nashville connections with the Opp, Ala. branch. and thus connec- tions have been made with the Geneva branch by way of the P. and A.
 "This morning a special train will go over the P. and A. to Crestview, having on board a number of of1cials of the Louisville and Nashville and auditors. who will check up the final accounts of the new acquisition. The special will probably return here tonight at a late hour.
 "It is understood that considerable in1- provement will be made in the road, since 1t has been acquired by the Louisville and Nashville. among which will he the laying of 70-pound rails. from Crestview to Florala, and general repairs all over the system. The present rails are only for the small engines and light cars, and as heavy traina will be run in from the Geneva branch the track will have to be up to the standard"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

grasp the idea ennbodied-the fact that not only are the moral influences or the home life no longer to surround the chiio but that careful supervision of their phys ical welfare with which the parents have guarded their sons and daughters Is to give place to another. and. too often, different state of affairs.
 Even the most careful parents will neg feet to make sure that the hygienic sur roundings of their children in the school are all that they should be. If the cur riculum of the school Is satisfactory, the corps of teachers made up of well-known educators and the ''sociai atmosphere" of the place of a sort that seems desirable for the young man or woman. 1t Is the habit of parents to congratulate them selves upon having found ''just the place for Jack" or "Alice."' If an additional query is made it possibly has to do with the general healthfulness of the locality How often is there any inquiry made into the sanitary and hygienic status of the school? If it is a boarding school, wht asks anything about the kitchen, except as to the abundance of the foody Whe asks about the plumbing, the ventilation the disposition of sewage? Who ask' about the water supply?
 It seems almost beyond belief, in thes' days, when health is concededly depend ent upon proper sanitary and hygieni' surroundings. that the head of family could for minute lose sight of thes' matters and send his dear ones to place about which he knows nothing con cerning the care taken to preserve thu health of the residents. when reflection will assure him that the most sedulou' care is necessary.
 The United States Health Bulletin hal had occasion to examine into this subjsc quite extensively during the past lev months and if some of the facts tha have come ito our notice during these in vestigations were generally known, we be lleve that prospective patrons would b. shocked at the unsanitary and disease breeding conditions existing at sorle 0 the highest priced and most fashicGabl schools.
 These investigations have been mad without the instigation of the proprietor and generally without their knowledge consequently they are absolutely unbiase' and unprejudiced.
 Among the schools that met with tn general approval of the experts investi gating these matters for us, and whicl we have no hesitation in recommending to our readers is the Alabama Conference Female College. Tuskegee. Ala. We know nothing about the course 0 study at this school for it is of no inter est to us. but if the same care is take, l with the mental welfare of the pupil a is shown to be taken with the physical we feel that it deserves the support o parents and the encouragement of tn public.
 Are the days of Dotheboys Hall so lon past that parents can trust their chil dren's future to the care of stranger
 without the most searching investiga tions?
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
City Court. Criminal Side.

Henry Jackson and Will Green, 12 and 13 years old negroes, were convicted yes terday in the criminal division of the City Court of Montgomery of petit larceny and burglary respectively. On account of their age the jury recommended the mercy of the court.
 The little negroes are held fin police circles as the worst of the sneak thieves of Montgomery. They were indicted by the grand jury for breaking into hard ware store and pllfering therefrom numerous small articles
 Ida Hogan and Emma Lou Dickson, negro women both pleaded guilty to grand larceny.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
A Country Store.

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Adams Street Baptist Church will open "a coun- try store" st 205 Dexter Avenue this morning at 10 o'clock. which will be con- ducted throughout the week. The store will be open from 10 a. m. to 10 ?. m. each day, and shipping party will be given for the children Saturday afternoon. Lunches will be served at reasonable prices and pickles, salads. cakes, and deli cacies. as well as fancy articles and wear inc anrareI will be sold adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
6. Y. B0CACKI,
Sash, Doors, Wall Paper, Cabinet Mantels, Builders Hardware and
 Supplies. Mail orders solicited
 and given prompt attention. Phone $50. 34 Commerce St.
Phone ssoD

Peace at Pratt City. The term of office of the present incumbent, William Gra- dy, Is about to expire.
 The place Is wanted by c. B. Comstock and the Governor, who appoints. will have to decide between them. Pratt City fs a growing town and . good amount of bus mess comes the way of the Justice of the Peace. The pervuisites in month amount to no inconsiderable sum,
 Mir. Grady has occupied the ofiice for six years. He is a prominent citizen oi Pratt City. Mir. Comstock. his opponent is also well and favorabiy known in Jef- ferson County. Both men are well en- dorsed for the place.
 The candidates, with several friends were at the State Capitol yesterday, and each had an interview with the Cover. nor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
centrp.'s New Engines.

The Savany ah Press says:
 The Central Railway has received two of the large locomotives ordered some time ago lor use on the main line. The engines are of the Rogers make and are numbered 1900 and 1901 Two others will be brought out soon.
 ''The engines now here have each six driving wheels vShich measure 69 inches in diameter and their cylinders are 1S by 26. They rise 15 feet from the rails and carry nine tons of coal and 6.6OO gallons of water. Each engine weighs 100000 pounds.
 "The Macon papers say these engines are to be used on a fast train between Macon and Savannah. but Central officials say this is not so."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Saturday Matinee Only. Kata ClaxtnYs

Miss Kate Ciaxton Tn ''The Two Or. phans' will be the attraction at the Mont. gomery Theatre Saturday matinee only The performance this season is said tC be the best since the part of the blind girl first made Miss Claxtons name fa- nous. She has gathered about her as strong an acting company as any now travelling. and the play is presented with new, complete and elaborate scenery and effects. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Boy Cured of Collie After Physicians
 Treatment Had Failed,

My boy when four years old was taker with collie and cramps in his stomach. sent for the doctor and he injected nor. phine. but the child kept getting worse then gave him half teaspoonful ol ChsmberlaIn's Collie. Cholera and Diar. rhoea Remedy. and in half an hour h, WAS sleeping and soon recovered.-F. L Wilkins, Shell Lake. Wis. MT. Wilkins Ia bookkeeper for the Shell Lake Lum- oer CO. For sale by E. G. Fowler. Drug
 t+ -adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
NEWS OF RAILROADS
MEETING OF L. & N. sToCKHcLD-
 FRS TUESDAY.
Great System Has Acquired Control of the Yellow River Railroad. Big Locomotives Received
 by the Central.

Just what will occur at the Louisville and Nashville stockholders meeting next Tuesday can only be guessed. or course the meeting is about it's connection wnn the Atlantic Coast Line. Wherever the Louisville and Nashville is known, rom Cincinnati, Chicago. St. Louis to New Orleans, as a rule the people as . whole have a great affection for it, and in view of this 1t is not thought that there VII be the slightest change in the manage. ment of the road that has done so grea' a part in the development of this section of Alabama and the South generally.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Frkiay Night Louis James and Frederick Ward fn sGThn warora~% !,

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 From all indications. a crowded house will greet the joint appearance Friday night of Louis James and Frederick Warde in ''The Tempest" The comedy provides for Mir. James and Mir. warde, two of those uniquely contrasted charac- ters such as only Shakespeare has evolv- ed. MT. James will be seen as Caliban, who represents man at the lowest ebb of knowledge; savage, ignorant, indolent, malignant. Mir. Warde will appear as Prospero. the philosopher. the lord of na- ture, who attempts to civilise Caliban, but cannot succeed except in endowine him with language. Other importan, roles will be played by Norman Hackett Maxwell and Edith Fassstt. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
THE CIRCUIT COURT.

Plaintiff Secures erdict in a Land
 Case.
 A jury in the Montgomery Circuit Court vasterdav rendered a verdict for the prop erty sued for and $147.75 rent for the plaintiff in the case of Isham Jackson vs. Mrs. Sallie V. Winter.
 The case involves the possession of a piece of property on the Hayneville Road. Other cases were disposed of as fol- lows: John Doe vs. J. N. Hall. continued. Emma Ward vs. O'Hara and Jones, continued.
 Clara Walker vs. O'Hara and Jones, continued.
 Henrietta Simmons vs. oHara and Jones, continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Case Ordered Reopened.

New York, Nov. 1S-Immigration commis- sioner Williams received a letter from the Treasury Department in Washington today or. dering the case Of the eleven Cuban children detained on Ellis Island be reopened The de. pertinent made this order in response to re- quest from Mrs. Tingley. who says that shs has a quantity of evidence to introduce which she claims will utterly refute the charges which were made against her at the formes nearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
citu Court in Equity.

The following cases were taken up yes terday in the City Court In equity:
 Lula Whitman vs Wiley whitman, dis missed with out prejudice.
 salIie E. Hutchinson vs. Martha D. Bibb, submitted for decree on pleading and proof.
 Mortimer H. Futile ct als. vs, Harvey q Futile. complaints given leave to amend their bill as shown by the amend ment filed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
The purmase Midgets.

These little people continue to draw large audiences. The entertainment Is worthy of this good patronage. Saturday will positively be their last day and night here. Saturday afternoon from 1 to they cater especially to the children and a nice little program has been arranged for their enjoyment. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
W. A. WILSON INJURED.
Thrown from a Buggy on Bell
 Street.


 Street.
 Mir. w. A. Wilson, who was thrown from his buggy while driving on Bell Street Tuesday afternoon is improving, though the bruises and scratches he sus- tained keep him confined to his room. He was driving in single buggy on Bell Street when a runaway team hitched to A hack crashed into the vehicle break ing 1t in several places and throwing MT. Wilson to the street.
 The horses hitched to the hack became frightened at a locomotive under the Bell Street bridge and ran into MT. Wilson's buggy before he had time to get out of the way and before the hack driver could check them.
 The hack horses were soon stopped and the hackman drove Mir. Wilson. who was SO bruised and scratched he could hardly walk, to his home, 13 North Holt Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
School and Health.

United States Health Bulletin.
 During the month of September several hundred thousand of young Americans leave their homes to attend some insti- tuition of learning. How many parents realize just what that phrase-'leave home"-means? Few, we fear. really
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Funeral of George Carlson.

The funeral of George Carlson. who died Tuesday from q gunshot wound inflicted accidentally by his brother. Andrew Carl son, took place from the First Presoy- terian Church yesterday at p. m, Rev. c, w. Patterson oficiated.
 The irtermsnt wac made in Oakwood cemetery. A large procession of friends were in attendance and many beautiful flowers were placed on the grave.
 The following young men were the pail bearers: J. D. Smith, J. E. Smith. J. F. Munch, A. E. Edwards. John sheen and C, A; Munch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
PREPARING QUESTIONS.
State Board of Examiners of Teachers is at Work.


 The State Board of Examiners of Teach CTS Is at work preparing the questions for applicants for teachers license at the regular semi-annual examination of teachers January 1st.
 At the June examination more than 2,0OO applicants in Alabama participated, but a smaller number is expected to take the January examination. Since the pas- sage of the law creating the State Board of Examiners the summer examinations have been overrun with applicants, due to the fact that the term of various col leges and schools have just ceased when the June examinations come on and that graduates desire places when the fall terms of the public schools open.
 The questions for the applicants for teachers licenses are prepared by the Board composed of Superintendent H. C. 0unneis, Professor J. L.. Dodson and Miss J. Nicholine Bishop.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Master Lanier Buried.

The funeral of Sydney Thomas Lanier took place from the home of his uncle, Mr. J. D. McKeithen yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. E. E. Cobbs. rector of St. Johns Episcopal Church. omciated. He was assisted by Dr. A. J. Lamar pastor of the Court Street Methooist Church.
 Young Ianier was a great favorite with his companions. He died Monday night at the age of H years. Tn token of their respect for the deceased his school class mates acted as pallbearers.
 They were as follows: Thomas David son. Randolph Moore Willie Joseph, Chanoey Smith. George McManus and waNer Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
"A WISE WOMAN"
At McDonald's Saturday Matinee
 Night.

A company of American artists. headed by Miss Marie Lamour, presenting com edy of American authorship, which. how ever. received its initial production at the Strand Theatre. London, will be the attraction at McDonalds Saturday next. matinee and night
 Reserved seats Friday. >adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

DON'T think because you have taken many remedies in vain that your case E incurable. Hoods Sarsaparilla has curec many seemingly hopeless cases or scrof' uIa. catarrh. rheumatism. kidney com. plaint. dyspepsia and general debility, srara uood's adv--(S)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
FUNERAL or m HHTNs.
Many Flowsrs Laid on Grave Of
 younr Man.

The funeral of Mr. Albert Sydney Helms who died at the family residence. 0s North Decatur Street. Tuesday evening took place yesterday at ?. m. Rev. Neal L. Anderson pastor of the Central Pres byterian church ofliciated. !. Rev. Mfr. Anderson made brief ous impressive address alluding to the char acter of the deceased.
 Beautiful floral designs were laid on the grave by many of his admirers after the body had been laid to rest in oakwood cemetery.
 Following are the names of those who acted as pail bearersi Messers William Pitts, Eugene Patterson. Thomas Huiet, Thomas Pickett, William J. Parker and Hoskins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
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poew laaso 0f Life tor an l0Wa
 Postmaster.

Postmaster R. H. Randall, Dunlap, lA.s says: suffered from indigestion and TO. sulting evils for years. Finally l tried Kodol. soon knew had found what had long looked for. lam better today than in years. Kodol gave me new lease of life. Anyone can have my sl. ildavit to the truth of this statement:
 Kodol digests your food. This enables tho system to assimilate supplies. strengtnen' ing every organ and restoring health Kodol Makes You Strong.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Death of Col. Clifton.

0O0tA VA S0As ~@~@s
 The many friends in this State of Col onei W. c. Clifton, who went to the war from Russell County. will regret to read the following notice of his death from The Pensacola Journal. His remains were taken to Columbus, Ga. where they were inferred on Tuesday:
 Colonel W. C. Clifton, one of the old est and most highly respected citisens of West Florida, passed away Sunday al his home in Marianna. the cause being 2 stroke of paralysis. which he received about ten days ago.
 Colonel Clifton was well known In Pen sacola. He was related to the family of Judge Boykin Jones. his wife being sister of Judge Jones. Colonel Clifton wal among the distinguished officers of the Confederacy, having served during that memorable conflict as Colonel of the sstf Alabama Regiment. He had reached the ripe old age of @ years and leaves many relatives and friends who will sincerely mourn his death.
 During the past seven or eight years he had held numerous responsible positions with the Louisville and Nashville Rail' road"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Montgomery Theatre Tonight.

Mir. Clifford A. Wiley, the great Bari tone. The program to be sung is the most brilliant ever offered a Montgomery audi ence. Seats now on sale. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

GARLAND" STOVES 6 RANGES Awarded First Prize. Paris. 1900. But,alo.
 1901. SN-tnA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
TWO WANT AN OFFICE.

Applicants for Justice of Peace at
 Pratt City are Here.
 An interesting fight is waging for the office of Notary Public and Justice of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
ROOFING.

Just received one solid car load of 2 and 3 ply Roofing. to be sold at rock bottom pri ces. Come early before it is all sold, as the price will
 move it fast. 1: 1:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

He is wise son who knoweth when his own father will stand for touch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-12
Monument For De Terney.

Newport, r. l., July 12-Dr. H. H
Kane, president OF the Cercle Litter
aires Franco-Americaine of New York.
and other representative Frenchmen
arrived here recently to locate the site
of a proposed monument in honor of
Admiral de Terney. who commanded
the French allies. which came to this
country during the American revolu
ton. A site was selected on the harbor
park or esplanade, where was formerly
an old pier on which the French landed
in 1881, and here triangular stone
with the date July IL. 1902. was placed
In position and upon this the monument
will be erected. The stone was taken
from a granite quarry on the estate Of
Lorillard Spencer from which the stone
for the old pier and the old fort built
during the revolution was taken. The
exercises consisted of addresses by
Mayor Boyle, Lieutenant Governor
Sheplay, John Austin Stevens and Rev.
A. E. Favne, French Protestant
clergyman from Paris. Prayer by Rev.
William b. Meenan of St Mary's Ro-
man Catholic church of this city closed
the exercises.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-12
NlCkERS0n ROMANCE.
A Stranger Makes Restitution
For an Old Crime.

Nickerson. Kan. July 12-The Ar
COSY says:
Some years since, Mrs. w. q, Beck.
who lives in the north part Of this city,
was the owner Of a house near the
cemetery. During the Santa Fee strike
the house was burned, and there was
always mystery surrounding the loss
er came to Rev. G. w. Irwin, pastor
Of the Methodist church, and invited
him to take a walk, when he told Mr..
Irwin substantially the following story:
There was a woman living in the
town whose name was not the best
and my wife became jealous of her al
though she never had any cause to be
But this woman seemed to delight in
making it appear that there was foun-
dation for the suspicious. At the time
of the strike this house was vacant,
when one day l saw the carpenters at
work and went to inquire who was to
live there. I found that this woman
was to move into this house and keep
boarders. AS I lived quite near by I
was very much troubled, for loved my
home and my wife, and felt that If
a separation between my wife and me.
and the running of my home forever.
So, after broodfng it over, I slipped
into the house and set fire to it. / was
a sinner at that time, but since leaving
Nickerson my wife and have been
converted and I made up my mind il
ever got able to do 10, I would re-
turn and pay for the house.
Il am poor man working by the
month. and / have been saving to get
money together. I had quite a little
saved up when my wife was taken sick
and it took all I had saved. But when
she recovered l went at 1t again and
have saved $500. and have come q thou
sand miles to pay it on the loss. ]
never knew who owned the property
but / felt / must de what could to
make good the wrong"
He then gave Mr.. Irwin $500 in gold
and with a little effort the owner of the
property was found and put In posses.
sion OF the money. The party left Nick
erson on the midnight train for the east
without disclosing anything as to his
identity or destination.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1902-07-12
BANKS FIGHT TAXES.
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue
Orders Suspension Of Collection.

Washington, July 12.-The acting COM
missioner of internal revenue has is
sued instructions suspending temper
rarily the collection Of the taxes on un-
the war revenue act. The banks fought
the contention of the government that
undivided profits were part of the sur
plus of banks, and the Leather Manu-
facturers' National bank of New York
brought suit against Collector Treat to
prevent the collection of the tax. The
circuit court decided in favor OF the
governm-lt. Previously it had been the
understanding that if the court sus-
tanned the government the tax would
be collected. Now, however, the bank in
the test case has appealed to the su-
preme court and the acting commits
sioner today instructed Collector Treat
to suspend collection until the return
of Commissioner Yerkes, when general
instructions will be issued to all col
lectors.