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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
National Hoard of Trade.

Frank Barry of Washington, D. G.. Commissioners of the National Board of Trade. Is in Birmingham for the purpose of conferring with the officers of the Com mercial Club and the Board of Trade with the view of having these organiza- tions becoming members of the National Board of Trade. Mir. Barry Is touring the South with the hope of inducing all the commercial bodies in this section, which have not done so, to join the national body He says there are at pre- sent seventy district organizations which are members of the National. Board of Trade. They represent an individual membership of 25,0o0. Blanchard Ran dall. one of the leading business men of Baltimore. is president of the organise ton. The chief object of the organfza- ton is to become a medium for the cfys- utilization of public opinion and the cen- tralization of effort especially in the mat ters of national Legislation which may be of the greatest value to the commercial and manufacturing interests of the coun- try. It is non-political, but does not hesitate to deal with national questions affecting the commerce of the country as whole. The board maintains a bureau at Washington which supplies members with any information which may be had from the departments of the government on application. He will probably remain here the balance of the week and then 70 to Nashville or Chattanooga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
KNEW THE LONGEST WORD.
Youth Could Teach His Master a
 Thing or Two in Language.


 Said an old journalist in recounting his experiences the other day: "I keep my self In pretty good shape by working off all the sharp things I hear on my oldest boy, youngster of about 12 years and months. He's no slouch himself-takes after his dad. you know-but I usually down him before finish. The other night I came home with a pretty fair bunch in small package and was gioat- ing over my victory in advance. Say. Buster said I to him-Buster isn't his name but that's what call him when his mother isn't iistening-Ive got one for you. Stand up and take 1t. What is the longest word in the dictionary?' 'Transmagnificanjub said he, following some old instructions I had given him in 6 previous scrap. Nit said I.
 Give it up said he.
 "'1t's ''Smiles,"' said I. because there's $ a mile" between the first letter and the last
 Rats said he in a tone of disgust. And what's the next? said I. Pass" said he.
 "' Rubber" said I. because if it isn't long enough you can stretch it. Buster was still for minute as if thinking Then he came at me. Your smiles is good enough said he. and you rubber ain't so bad, but I know a word that's longer
 What is it?' said I.
 Bet you a new overcoat.' said he with confidence.
 Done said I. for I had to set him one anyhow. Whats the wordr I.-o-n-g-e-r.' said he spelling 1t out slowly. and I hiked back ts the rear and sat down"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
MEETING IN LAFAYETTE
NORTH ALABAMA METHODIST
 CONFERENCE BEGINS.
Bishop J. s. Key of Texas Presiding. Characters Passed and Commit tees Named-Good Atten-
 dance of Ministers.

Lafayette, Nov. 1s.-(Special 1.-The ad- vance guard of the members Of the North Alabama Conference of the Soutnerh Methodist Church began to arrive Mon- day. the undergraduates having to report for examinations and the examining boards had to be present Today at the opening of Conference nearly all the mem. bers are present; 1sl ministers answered to their names at roll call ana eighteen lay members. -
 The Conference was opened with de- yotional services by Bishop J. s. Key of sherman, Texas. who presides. Dr: ]. W. Newman of Talladega was elected secretary and W. E. Morris. w. F. Sandford, H. E. Wheeler, J. R. Wnite, T. c. Banks and D. A. Burns assistant secretaries. The Conference meets each day at s:sO a. m. and adjourns at IF m Preaching service every afternon at and at night.
 The following committees and their chairmen were announced by the Presio- ing Elder:
 Books and Periodicals-J. P. McFerr1n. Conference Relations, z. A. Downing; District Conference Records, M. N. Man ming; Memoirs, J. D. Simpson; Temper ance, A. c. Miller; Public Worship V. U. Hawkins.
 The secretary read several important communications from book agents, mis- sionary secretaries, secretary or cnurcn extension, board of church insurance and trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church. South.
 The characters of the following superan- nuate ministers were passed:
 J. N. Dupree, W. c. Hearn, w. VII Hams, G. J. Mason, J. s. Marks, J. u. Walker, J. S. Davis, R. J. Wilson. M. E. Johnston, R. A. Spear, F. K. Brinaiey' R. Nicholson, W. T. Patillo, F. K. Hew- lett F. w. Jones, M. E. Butt. Thomas Armstrong. G. G. Smith and M. Ii. Wells.
 The character of H. l.. Booth, J. J. Crow and w. A. Montgomery were pass cd and they were referred for superan- nuate relation.
 Dr. T. H. Law of South Carolina was introduced and spoke to the conference on the American Bible Society.
 The names of z. A. Parker. 5. W. Blythe. H. s. Mathews were referred TOT supernumerary relation.
 The Presiding Elders of the Conference nade their reports and their characters were passed. Their reports show great increase in membership all over the ter rl,orv of the conference and also financial interests in advance of last year by large per cent.
 Tuesday night Rev. W. T. Andrews preached a strong sermon.
 The Conference adjourned today at II o'clock out of respect to the dead Mayor, I. B. Duke. and many attendeo the funeral at the Baptist Church.
 Rev. s. F.. wasson preached this after- noon and Rev F. P. Culver at night.
 Iafayette is entertaining the Confeo, .ncs most royalty, The Conference will hs in session till next Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
DEATH OF MRS. KATE MORRIS.
A Most Highly Esteemed Woman
 Expires in AnnistOn.

Greenville, Nov. 19.-(Special.)-A tele- gram was received in this city this morn ing, announcing the death in Anniston last night, of Mrs. Kate Morris, wife Of Rev. W. H. Morris. For many years. in fact all her life until within the past few years, she had been resident Of Greenviile and Butler County. She was connected by blood and marriage to many of the older citizens of the city. The body will be buried here in the morn ing at Magnolia Cemetery. the funeral to take place from the residence of pr. J, l.. Perdue at o'clock.
 Mrs. Morris was one of the best wo- men who ever lived in this city. For many years the wife of Methodist min ister she made an ideal preachers wife. After her husband had been superannu- ated. they moved to Anniston. where one of their sons was in business. Besides the aged husband, two sons and a num- ber of grandchildren are left.
 The many subscribers to The Advertiser in this place are delighted with the pres ent postal arrangements, which gives them the paper to read while at break fast. This arrangement practically gives Greenville the benefit of a daily paper
 The Board of Registrars is in session. but 1t is doing nothing. The Registrars do not expect to add dozen names to the list.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Death of MT. Huddlsston.

Brack Hudalsston, aged 8 years. died yesterday at Tuscaloosa in the Bryce In- sane Hospital. His body arrived today over the Alabama Great Southern Rail- road and was taken to the undertaking establishment of the Warner-Smiley Com many. The deceased leaves wife and two children and was in Tuscaloosa two weeks.
 His burial will take place tomorrow af- ternoon in the Shiloh Church Cemetery at Clay. Ala, under the auspices of the Ru- hama Lodge of the Knights of Pythias.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Settlers for Boiling.

A large number of settlers from the North and Northwest passed through the city this morning on the Louisville and Nashville through train en route to points in Alabama, Louisiana and Florida to es- tabiish future residence. On the first and third Tuesdays in each month special rates are put on by the railroads from points In the North and Northwest to points in the South. A number of those who passed through the city this morn ing are destined to Boiling the new col ony town south of Montgomery in which Captain P. Sid Jones of this city. with Captain Reuben F. Kolb. also of Birming- ham, are interested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
In Favor of Defendants.

The case of J. T. Myrick against Bud Gorgins, R. A. Cummings and Willis Robbins, which has engaged the attention of the Circuit Court since Monday. was concluded this morning. the jury finding in favor of the defendants after being out nearly twenty-four hours. The plain tiff sued for s5.ooo damages upon the all legation that the defendants enticed his two minor daughters from their home and kept him in ignorance of their where abouts for three months. The parties to the suit reside at Horse Creek in Walker County, and the young ladies are mar ried one of them to one of the defend- ants In the suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
MRS. DoXHEIMER'S STORY. Investigation Fails to Develop Con-
 hrmatory Evidence.

New York, Nov. I9-A search today of the records of the coreners office and in- quiry of the police of this city failed to discover any entries or knowledge of the suicide of a man named Mueller and a Mrs. Schroeder, who, according to the dis closure of Mrs. Lena DoXheimer. of Ho- boken, killed themselves as release of an unwilling anarchistic bargain to as- sassinate President Roosevelt
 Mrs. Doxheimer was i'll in bed today, it is said, as a result of the excitement at tending her disclosures. She could not be interrogated today as to the apparent errors in her statement. MT. Doxheimer said the police had given orders that she should not be questioned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Big Deal in Lumber.

Chicago Nov. 19-The Chicago Mill and Lumber Company has just closed a deal with Fuller Brothers of Marked Tree. Ark, for the entire business of the latter, consisting of over 19O 0OO feet of oak, ash and cottonwood stumpage, saw mill, blaming mill, box factory. store, steamer and barges. together with F 100000 feet of manufactured lumber and 100000 feet of logs The consideration was about Sl. .O0O OOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
PROOF THAT HE'D GROWN TIRED
Why the Young Wife Went Home to
 Her Mother So Suddenly.

The young brides mother gently strok- ed her weeping daughters hand and tried to comfort her.
 Surely 1t cannot be true" she protest ed. why. you have been married hut two monthsi George cannot have tired of you so soon as that.
 "Oh, but he has" sobbed the young bride pitifully. ''I am sure of it. have seen that he has been growing colder and colder every day until yesterday" she walled. yesterday he asked me to go out riding with him in his new automo- bile"
 It was enough. Sternly her mother di- rected the broken-hearted girl to pack up her things and come home at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
A Historic Sword.

On exhibition in Columbia, 8. C.. is a Revolutionary sword with an interesting history. It originally belonged to the British officer. Colonel Tarleton, and was captured by Wade Hampton, ancestor of the late General Wade Hampton. The sword has been handed down as a relic in the family. and was used by General Hampton in the Civil War.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
A DoER WAR DRAMA.
Mabel Paige and Company in "Ths
 Outpost" at McDonald's.

OurposC ar 0cOonalo's.
 Mabel Paige and the Southern Stock Company played the fsrst Beer war drama The Outpost seen in Montgomery to a big audience last night at McDonalds Theatre.
 The play was spirited ana had some very sensational climaxes in which Mss Paige and her leading man, Thomas n. DePew hguRed largely.
 The entire company was at it's best and the performance was enc of the most pleasing seen at the Bibb Street play house this season.
 The specialtieS were neglected but tha dramatic work had extra force.
 Dan S. Holt in the small character part of Sergeant Casey, made good. He sang the inevitable MT. Dooley" as a special ty and was repeatedly encored.
 V. F. Barnes was effective in his heavy work.
 A dramatization of Carmen is the bill for tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Robbed of 860.

F. M. Green. travelling representative of a gum company of Pittsburg. Pa, was robbed of sso last night by having his pockets rifled in a room at the Arlington Hotel. He notified the police and two ber boys were arrested charged with the theft. A denial of the robbery is made by the two negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
John Fletcher Released.

John H. Fletcher, the negro who was accused of committing a criminal assault on Mrs. Addie Wall, a widow near Pratt City, several months ago. was tried in the Criminal Court here and found not guilty. He was given his release at once and went forth happy. He came near being lynched at the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

associated with this critical period. fs tranquilizes the nerves, encourages the appetite and induces refreshing sleep.
 J. s. Carlisle, Rsa.. sf Manchester codse Co. Tsna.,- writes "I have besa uAng yeSr naedE clues for the last siateen or eighteen yeaFs iH my Poor house. am superintendent of the Sohee County Poor -hou:e and Asylum cetnbined, Your Favorite Prescription Golden Medies1 Discovery and Pleasant Pellets are the best medicines for the diseases for which they arg recommended, that ever used They saved ny wase's iifs at che tss,s sf change 4 Ye:' I have been recounending yo-t medidne te many allicsed weaaen and have alec gsaranteea that if 1t did not cure would pay back the nnoney spent for 1t. have told our druggist shat if the people eqms back and said Doctor piefee's meacines did not give satisfaction, to Rsss hA<ss back LAssv Sseasy sad eharYs n io ssa have not once been called upon to yefnnd. I have never found anything to equal the FavoTita
 escription fer diseases of women"
 DY. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser is -ent fire on receipt of stamps te pay expense of mailing os!y. Send aT oae-eent stamps for the paper covered book, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound. kddrsss Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
staela Takes the Oath.

N. L. Steele, the newly appointed As sistant District Attorney, arrived here today at noon from Montgomery and took the oath of office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
PERSONAL.

wANTED-You te know that we manufacture the latest styles front doors, windows. blinds
 frames, all kinds of finish lumber and shor work; all manufactured from the best grades thoroughly kiln dried stock, and in the best workmanship done in America; come and see us Conecuh Pine Lumber Mfg. Co. thu-su
 i.ADI kd, GhioheRter's English fe1hyruyai pill. send Ao etamps for particulars: Relief for IIaAiOs," in letter by return mail: ask your druggist. Chtahestsr. Chemical O.. Philadsi
 phiA. Pa p-tu-th-sr sr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
NEGRO DIES OF WOUNDS.
Eugene Turn Knocked on the Heao ! hv Unknown Person.

Eufaula. Nov 19.-(Speclal. .)-Euse"e ,r,,rner well known negro boy about IA wears old. who worked about town was knocked in the head by some unknown negro man last night and died from the effects of the wound this morning The dsea was committed on Broad Street, near the depot, about midnight. ana tnere were no eye witnesses. The murderer was only seen by one or two persons while fleeing, wh9 were some distance away at the time. Those in searcn TOT him have a good description ana nope h catch him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
Sues Mining Company.

Mary L. Potter of Brooklyn. N. Y.. has fled 6 bill in the United States Court in this city against the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing Company under which he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

wise to anticipao9 this change of sea. son and prepare for it. In this way the 'discomfofts and disasters sufered by many women at the period of change can be avoided or overs come.
 Dr. Pierce's Fas vorite Prescription, a m c edicine C for every season of woman's life, will entirely meet the needs of women at this period of change. It cures the physical ills a n q relieves tn . mental anxiety and denression usnallY
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

Seats now on sale for the CiifHord A, Wiley concert. Montgomery TheatTo. to. night -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS were announced yesterday from the state Executive Department: c. B. Register. Netaxy Public, Dethan: Paul F. Dix, Mo- tsry Public, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
man and Messrs. W. W. and J. N. Fit

Mrs. Emma Stewart, an old resident of this place. left yesterday with her two youngest sons for Brick, Ok, where they will make their home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
" MUST COME.

A inevitable as the charging seasons ce
 the year is the change which cornes to every woman. And just as one anticis patcs the changes of other eeasons it ie
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
NEWS IN BRIEF

A PETITION IN VOLUNTARY BANK ruptcy was filed yesterday by Elijah For rest of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

What the modern aARghtp nAvaga&oR needs is a safety anchor and something to anchor to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

A MARRIAGE LICENSE WAS Is- sued yesterday by Judge J. B. Gaston of the Montgomery County Probate Court s. Clark.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
ABANDONED THE PLAN.
Tuscaloosa Will Have No New Opera
 House This Year.

Tuscaloosa, Nov. 1s.-tSpecial.)-The idea of having a new opera house for Tuscaloosa has been abandoned and the building which was to have been used for the purpose \has bean leased for this year for furniture establishment The building. which Is located on the corner of Greensboro Avenue and 4th Street. ts one of the largest in the city and with the improvements which were to have been made by the owners. 1t would have made an up-to-date opera house. While in New York recently Mfr. Sam Friedman one of the owners, endeavored to get Klaw & Erlanger. of the big theatrical syndicate, interested in Tuscaloosa, but failing in the attempt decided that the idea of new opera house had best be abandoned. s
 The funeral services of Carter Gold thwaite, the little son of Mir. and Mrs A. H. vanBayer. who died yesterday, were held in the McLester Hotel pariors this morning at 10 o'clock, with the Rev John Van Lear oficiating.
 At about 6 o'clock last evening Miss Maria Allen died at the residence of her nephew. James Turner. She was about 60 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
OPPORTUNITIES.

NTED-Partner in a well established nur-
 and fruit business; an investment of In hundred dollars will insure a good in- e and increase in value rapidly: good sery and Orchard. care Advertiser. Mont |ery, Ala 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
FOLLOWING

THE FOLLOWING PRISONERS were yesterday confined in the Montgom- cry County jail. Fred Broadnax. assault and battery, order of Justice J. B. Full Ter: Laura Lee, assault and battery. or der of Justice J. B. Fuller.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

The Street Fair is on in full blast and thousands of visitors are thronSirg the city. Trade conditions are much better than last season and tine outlook is prom islng for a prosperous week for mercan- tile men Among the free attractions is balloon ascension every afternoon at o'clock, which is greatly enjoyed by the vast throng.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
ALLEN-KIRK.
Wedding of Two Popular Young Per
 sons in Roanoke.

Roanoke. Nov. 1s.-tspecial.)-At half past 12 o'clock yesterday at the home of the brides parents in this place Miss Willie Lee Kirk was married to John Heath Allen. Rev c. L. Jenkins per forming the ceremony. The couple left on the afternoon train for their future home near Shellman, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.
WANTED.
Information Wanted.

,rsons who have been benefited through the of Dr. KilmeTs Famous Remedy. Swamp |t. VII kindly address ''R. J. R." care ertissr. 0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

Rev. George L. Jenkins is attending the North Alabama Conference in session at Lafayette. Roanoke Station has paid an the assessments against t and has sur plus besides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

A telegram has been received here an- nouncing the death at Albertville. Ala, Monday of Wilson s. Pittman, who for merly lived in this county. and who was a brother of Tax Assessor M. P. Pitt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
.NTED-BoARDERs. BOOMERS.

|NTED-A couple to occupy a nicely fur
 led front room with first class board. Call Catoma St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
MISCELLANEOUS

WANTED-AI to know that manufacture the highest grade doors. blinds, interior finish and all kinds of dressed and building lumber. and sell for less money than any one else in the South, right here in Montgomery; come and see us. conseuh Pine Lumber and Mfg. Co thu-su FOUNp-On Saturday night last dark brown mare mule strayed into my yard at 8ol South Decatur St. Owner can get mule by calling there. 3t JUST received stylish line of pants goods; goods and it guaranteed and charges reason able; also cleaning an1 repairing neatly done
 Valentine Opp, at my old stand. ih Court Square u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

NO SESSION OF THE STATE sU- preme Court was held yesterday. The Court completed the call of the civil cases from the Fifth Division Tuesday On that day the court adjourned until Thurs day when the criminal cases from that division will be called.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

s. s. HIGGINS OF MONTGOMERY. formerly Court Crisr In the United States Court for the Middle District Of Alabama. was yesterday appointed Field Deputy Marshal by United States Marshal L. J. Bryan. Mr. Higgins fills the vacancy made by the resignation of Deputy Mar shal H. H. McLsmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

the vast throng.
 Will Catchings a well known negro, became involved in a difficulty with his wife yesterday morning and cut her throat so severely that 1t is thought she can not recover. Catchings has since fled and has not been heard of.
 The business of the civil week of the Circuit Court was so light that 1t did not hold but one day. This Is the short est session ever known in this city The Grand Jury is still in session.
 Cotton is still coming in at a lively rate and the work of picking Is not yet entirely over. Most every farmer has profted in a top crop on account of the late season.
 The Tribe of Red Men are arranging to hold a Fiddler's Convention here some time next month. in order to raise funds to purchase a new set of regalia.
 Mrs. V. NJ. Milton will leave tomorrow morning to join her husband in Jackson vile. Fla, where in future they will re- side.
 Gen. John B. Gordon will lecture here tomorrow evening under the auspices of the Lyceum Club of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
FOR RENT.

RENT-The third story of inc
 building, situated on Lawrence st lite the postoffice and immediately in rear he Advertiser building: thees rooms are suited for offices or sleeping rooms. An o H. c Davidson. Real Estate and If- ice. phone s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

ETED-A thoroughly reliable man te man branch house to be opened in Montgomery, He and Birmingham for established new
 srt. 5000 capital reauired to secure stock Tess D B: Clsrkson. 32o-334 Dearborn Chicago. III. a-7t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

kYEp OR STOLEN-One dark cream col cow. one horn sawed off near the head i; ! "Cherry'' marked crop and three slits
 he ear. Finder will be rewarded Mrs g.
 Powell. 32l Clayton St. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20
osT, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

.r-Tuesday night on Clayton or Church |,r between there and First Baptist Church
 Eck mousseline ruftled cape. Please return 6 Clayton St. and receive reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

sALE-Four 4room houses. rent for $40 month in advance price Si 400; could
 want any better? Pierce & Watts. over |be's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-20

sALE-stylish turnout. pneumatic tire.
 bearing vehicle; Fairhone colt years can show up minute gait on road. Ap- at Coeplands stables.