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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
TO CONNECT PIKE LINES.
Madison and Jhckson Citizns In.
 terested in Movement.

Huntsville, June 12.-(SpeciaL)-A move- m,nt has been inaugurated by the citi- zens of Eastern Madison County and Western Jackson to have the County Commissioners of the two counties build a stretch of pike about three miles long and connect the turnpike systems. big n css meeting was held in Gurlcy and Committees were appointed to appear be- fore the Madison County Commissioners and request them to build the Gurlcy pike to the Jackson County line. Jack son County's Commissioners will be re- ouested to 10 likewise. If this link is built it will benefit thousands of persons There would bs an unbroken pike from cast to west eighty miles long and con- nected with the richest valleys of North Alabama by dozens of branch bikes froin ten to twenty miles long This matter has been agitated for some time and pub lie sentiment now seems to be so strongly in favor of 1t :hat there is hardly any doubt that 1t will be done
 Mrs. J. NJ. Riggs, accompanied by Misses Mcqueen. Dickerson, Adams, Will kerson and Howe. also Mrs. George Do- ran and Misses Crosby and Bibb, arrived from Montgomery this evening to sell tickets for Bob Taylor's lecture. The lac dies were met at the depot by veterans and Daughters of the Confederacy anu tonight a reception and dance was given in their honor at the Huntsville Hotel The party will be shown every courtesy here.
 Lucius Perry, a negro. who was arrest ed he.e for burglarizing a farm house. has been identified as John Sanders, menl- Der of a notorious gang of negro thieves which has been operating at Decatur several weeks. Sanders Is held here on charges of burglarly and grand larceny and Is wanted in Morgan County on the s8me charges. Another member of the gang was arrested in Decatur yesterday.
 The annual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held tonight and officers were elected for the year as follows: R. f. Pettus. President; James A. Ward, Vice President; Charles H. Lane, Secre- tary: H. J. Lowenthal, Treasurer.
 Several Eastern capitalists are in Huntsville seeking a site for large mill for the manufacture of better grades of cotton cloth. T. W. Pratt believes that their visit will result in the establish ment of the proposed mill here.
 Rube Gray of Jackson County. was brought here by Deputy Marshal Arnold yesterday on charge of illicit distillins. Gray pleaded guilty and his bond was fixed at $200 which he was unable to make.
 Egbert Jones Camp, L. c. ", sent large box of flowers last night to Colonel William H. Krauss at Columbus. O., to assist in the decoration of Confederate (,a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
SHIPMENTS OF IRON
REPORT OF THE SOUTHERN
 COMMITTEE.
Argument Begun in the Case of R. D. Coffman, Charged With Kill ing Rev. J. W. Bradford.
 Birmingham Events.

Birmingham. June 12.-tspeciaL)-The report of the Southern Iron Committee for the month of May shows that the Southern field. Alabama and Tennessee. shipped out during the month of May 169.7Ss tons of pig iron. steel and cast iron pipe. Of this amount. l52.l74 tons were pig iron and 17.5s5 tons were cast iron pipe. The pig iron exports amounted to go tons and cast iron pipe 33l tons. The. steel shipments all of which went from Ensley. amounted to 11.259 tons. The Birmingham district alone shipped 7.54s tons. of pig iron and steel and 7,716 tons of cast iron pipe. The total shipments from the Southern field show an increase over shipments made during the month of April. The shipments for June prom ise to be. large also, eoualling the pro- duction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

Ready Debater.'' was given to one of eleven young men who made the best Fextemporaneous speech on given sub ject. This was won by D. w. Haskew of Clarke County, Ala.
 Ten young men competed for the "Apsey Ready Writer for the best and most beautifully expressed ideas. with careful arrangement of words and logic. This medal was carried on by Robert E. Sessions.
 The Webb Scholarship medal Is given for the best scholar in all studies and requires high standard. Bret B. Brad ley of Greensboro was the recipient.
 The Sophomore Disclaimers Medal, was won by J. A. Carmichael of Enterprise. Ala.
 The Junior Orators Medal was won by D. H. McNeal of Hartford. Ala.
 F. E. Chapman of Grove Hill. Ala, carried of most of the honors of the day. To him was awarded the senior orators medal and the trustees essayist medal.
 The society orators medal was present. ed by Mir. Williams to Henry Vaughan Hudson of Greensboro.
 The two young lady graduates took the highest degree and received many beautiful and fragrant tokens from friends.
 The President of the Beard of Trustees announced that the entire faculty had been retained as follows:
 Dr. Hosmer. Professors E l.. Brown. D. P. Christenbcrry. Giddens, Turner. Colbeck and Littleton.
 The degree of Doctor of Divinity was conferred on the following
 Rev. J. l.. Weber. member of Kentucky conference and president of Kentucky Weslyan College: Dr. George B. Winton of Nashville, Tenn, editor of Nashville Christian Advocate; Rev. John A. Peter son and Rev. A. l.. Andrews of the Ala bama Conference. The exercises were closed with the benediction.
 The annual commencement german was given at the Opera House at D. m. Thirty-five couples were present and the german was most gracefully led by Dr. Alex Sledge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Spring Hill College.

Mobile. June 12.-(SpeciaD-Th com mencement exercises of Spring Hill Col lege will occur June l9.
 The candidates for the degree of A. M. are: Joseph l.. Danos. A. B.; Justo P. Diaz. A. B.
 The candidates for the degree of A. B. are: Buxton l.. Layton, William A. Me Adam, James Mckeon. Lestang P. Sarpy.
 The candidates for the degree of B. s. are: Dennis O. Bourdeaux. Joshua, J.. Brown, Clarence A. Costello, Claren ce Goette, Walter S. Klos, Robert Sandoz, Amasa D. Stollenwerck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
A Heart Party.

One of the pleasantest social affairs connected with the Nelson-D Dubose we'd ding. was the Heart Party given the bride-elect and her maids by Miss Mary Young Monday. An unusual feature of the afternoon. was a Linen Shower" upon the bride as she entered the parlor. The dainty linen. and Mexican work that delights a. woman's heart will be treasur- ed by the bride as souvenirs of the delft fingers of her maids: Hearts" was the game of the afternoon. the scheme be- ing 'prettily carried out in the ices and cakes. which were pink and heart shaped. The score cards were handpainted cupids. attesting the presence of the Love God. The prize. heart shaped picture frame was cut for by Misses Hattie and Kate Jones, the former being the winner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Miss Bridewell in Birmingham.

Miss Carrie Bridewell, the Birmingham singer who is a member of Grau's grand opera company. Is here on visit to her brother and father. She will leave next Monday fer Peoria, Ill, where she will participate in the Saengerfest to be con- ducted there next week after which she will go to Italy to continue her musical deyelopment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
MOSQUITO ORDINANCE PASSED
Tuscaloosa Will Make War on the
 Pest.

Tuscaloosa. June 12.-(Special.)-The City Council held it's regular monthly meeting last evening in the city building. The entire board was present and many reportsswere read of more than ordinary interest.
 The mosquito ordinance was passed and 1t is expected to add much to the health condition of the city, as they are said to spread disease of all kinds. The Board ordered the opening of West Margin Street.
 The dispensary report was read and showed quite a good business for the month of May. The figures were as fol- lows:
 Profits, net five months ss.574.33; largest days sale. $59210; smallest days sale, S14S.90: average days sale. $246.14; total month sales $6645.S0; total packages sold, 21,413; average daily packages, 79S.
 If you inherited curly hair from yolr ancestors YOU got more than most ople got fro mtheirs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Plant Seeking Site.

A letter from B. l.. winchell vice-Pres- ident and General Manager of the 'Fris- co System railroad which recently, pur- chased the Birmingham Belt Railroad and will allow the Seaboard Air Line to use the line, announces that the American Car and Foundry Company is seeking location in this district on which to erect plant which will have a capacity of about forty cars a day. Efforts are now being made to find the desirable land for the American company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Approaching Wedding.

The following invitations has been received in this city:
 MT. and Mrs. William Thomas Afford request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Irene Evelyn. to MT. Norman Dosier 'Godbold, on the evening of Wednesday, June 9. at g o'clock. First Presbyterian Church. Camden, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
HOW 10 FIND 0UT.

l
 Fill bottle or common glass with yuGo water and let 1t stand tive e1ty-fcur hoU1Dj a sediment or settling indicates an N<l< healthy condition of the kidneys; \ 1T stains the linen 1t is evidence of uAmSx trouble; too frequent desire 10 pasu H, 6r pain in the back Is also convincing pfook that the kidneys and bladder are out = order.
 WHAT TO DO.
 There is comfort in the knowiedGe - often expressed that Dr. Kilmern . DWnN1n Root. the great kidney and bladder re1oe edy, fulfills every wish in. curing xneumos tism. pain in the back. kidneyA liver. bladder and every part of the irtnary passage It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain In passing it, er bad effects following use of liquor. wihe or beer. and oyercomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to 90 often during the day, and to get up many tim1s during the night. The mild and the ex- traordinary effect of Swamp Root is soon realized It stands the hfghest for It. wonderful cures of the most distressing cases If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold by druggists Tn hfty- cent and one-dollar sizes;
 You may have a sample bottle of Swamp Root and a book that tells more about 1t. both sent absolutely free by mail Address pr. kilmer sE Co. B1ug- hamton, N. Y. When writing mention that you read this generous offer In The Montgcnnery Advertiser. Don't make auy mistake. but remember the name.t 0wamp- Root. pr. .Kilmer's Swamp Root. and the address. Binghamton. N. r.. on every bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

owsley of Atlanta, and A. Scott Lsdbet- ter of Bessemer both well known here and former residents of Florence, was solemnized last night at : o'clock at the home of the brides parents. Mir. and Mrs. Harry M. Owsley on Forest Avenue. Att. Ianta Ga, f r
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Areuments in Coffman Case.

The arguments in tho Coffman murder der case are now being heard in the Criminal Court and it Is believed the case will be concluded by tomorrow night. R. D. Coffman, the defendant, is still con fident that an acquittal will follow. There will be five speeches in all made by the attorneys. The case began on the 2nd inst and all participants are muchly wearied. Coffman Is accused of the mur- der of Rev. J. w. Bradford.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

The eighth annual meeting of the Ala bama Commercial and Industrial Associa- ton will be held in Gadsden July and 10. W. P. Lay of Gadsden is President. A few subjects have been selected, as follows: "Alabamas Agricultural Re sources" .'Insurance-Its Rates and Risks "A Business View of Alabamas 8 New Constitution" ''rhe Need of Tech nological School in Alabama
 The subjects have not been assigned as yet There will be fully 100 delegates present and it is expected to be the best meeting held. Alabama has the distinc- ton of having the only State organization of commercial bodies in the South and it's meetings wield large infiufience.
 J. F. Marlow, contractor for the brick store of W. A. Bellenger, narrowly es- capped death Tuesday. A heavy steel beam wns being hauled to its place when the scaffolding gave way and the beam fell. striking MT. Marlow on the shoulder and him considerably. If the beam had fallen two feet farther it would have cut his head off close to his shoulders
 Mrs. William R. Kelley, Misses Roslyn Sayre, Rebecca Pollard Messie Stern, Minnie Glbian. Daisie Bloch and Fanny Faber of Montgomery arc in the city to- day selling tickets to the lecture of Bob Taylor in Montgom ary for the benefit of the Soldiers Home. A good many tickets were sold.
 This section IS experiencing one of the worst droughts known in it's history. It has been ten weeks since d good rain fell and there are no prospects. of rain. The crops are clean and holding up well. but they have nov commenced to suffer
 The Calhoun County Masonic Conven- tion will be held with Ohatchie Lodge, No. Ss0 at Peeks Hill. July g. 24 and 25 There will be public installation of off, ficers and also the conferring of the Eastern Star degree.
 In the City Court yesterday Freeman Moody was fined S250 and costs for an attempt to assault Miss Ellen Silvey. The fine and costs have been paid but the prisoner has not been released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
WILL BUILD NEW FURNACE.
Gadsden to Have Plant of 200 Tons
 Capacity a Day.

Gadsden. June e.-tSpeciaD-The Alaoa- ma Consolidated Coal and Iron Company, which has a large furnace here. has de- cided to build another one. to be the larg- est furnace in the South and to cost S-oo- 00e.
 The stack will be % feet high and l9 feet in the bosh. The furnace will have a capacity of 200 tons of pig iron day. The most improved machinery and boilers will be used. All the material has been ordered and just as soon as 1t arrives work will be commenced. The furnace will be located to the left of the present one and it is hoped to have it completed aby January, l9a3
 When tho new one Is completed the old one will be repaired and enlarged and made the same size as the new one. Gads- den will then have two furnaces of 200 tons daily capacity each and the two larg- est in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
UNKNOWN MAN KILLED.
Body Found at Junction of L. & N.
 and Southern.

Athens. June 13-(Special )-TiN Coro- ner was called to the junction this side of the Tennessee River yesterday after noon to hold an inquest over the remains of white man found lying between the Louisville and Nashville and the Southern road. The coroner was accompanied by Dr. Rich ardson, County Health Officer. They investigated the case and decided that the deceased came to his death by being struck by a train sn one of the reads.
 The body was that of white man. ap- parently about 30 years of age. He wore two suits of clothing, and was evidently a tramp.
 The primary election for the selection of County officers comes off Saturday. The race is now being hotly waged for representative. This office overshadows all else i1asmuch as the dispensary ques- ton has been made the issue. Captain Porter Bibb, grandson of the second Gov ernor of the State. is a candidate. repre- sonting the anti-dispensary question, while H c. Tuhach, a young attorney, represents the dispensary issue.
 The Athens Courier has started an ef- fort for reunion of the old soldiers of the Indian wars. and is meeting with a hearty response by the papers or the dis- trict There are but few of them now living. One who served in the wars of 1888 is living in Athens and a few in Jack son and Lauderdale counties are all that are known of.
 A number of ladies from Montgomery reached Athens last night and spent tho forenoon of today working in the interest of the Taylor lecture which Is to be given by the ex-Governor of Tennessee at Montgomery for the benefit of the old soldiers home About fifty tickets were disposed of though none expects to at tend.
 Mrs. Ella Hansen. wife of Steen Han sen died at the residence of her husband yesterday after an illness covering pe- riod of some months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
APPROVE JELKs's COURSE.
Wheeler Rifles Endorse the Rebuke
 to Colonel Higdon.

Florence. June 12-fSpecial.)-The Wheeler Rifles of this city Tuesday night adopted resolutions approving Governor Je,ks in relieving Colonel Higdon from command of the 3rd Regiment. and deny irg tte Court. of Inquiry which he asked for The Wheeler Rifles have received sixty new uniforms for the men, and have ordered the officers uniforms and swords and telegraphed for new guns. The company will be in good condition for the encampment at Birmingham June 23-SO. and promise to take off the honors again this year.
 The Florence Masonic Lodge has elected as offers: Mitchell Malone w. NJ; Ma son l.. Mitchell, Senior w.: T. F. Dick son. Jr., w.; A. P. Odom. Treasurer: T. F. Barry. Secretary; Turner Rice, Dr., D.: John H. Carter, Jr.. D.; l. s. Barr. Tyler. They have voted to levy tax of s1 per member for five years to build a widows and orphans home somewhere in the State.
 The wedding of Miss Gertrude McVeigh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
Local and Personal.

Sam Miree, a negro of bad repute. snatchcd a pocketbook containing $l6 from a neg-o woman on the excursion t-sin yesterday, while the train was a the de- pot Two policemen caught him and re- covered the stolen money. Miree will stand his trial tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
KNOWS HIS BUSINESS.

Every Man in Every Department of
 HoIt's Dye Works.
 We employ m cheap labor. Every posi- tion in our works is filled by the best man to be found for that position. If you want the best possible service. call telephone 432 adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

Chief of Police F. T. Walters's report for May shows that 124 arrests were made, SJ convictions were had and A defendants were discharged. Four were bound over
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

Darrell Marion left yezterday for Mont g' mery. where he will enlist in the navy. Marion came here with his mother sev- eral years ago from Annsto1 and has many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

There was a called meeting of the Selma Study Club at the residence Of Mrs. C. w. Uooper this afternoon at 5:30 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

J. Gilbert Johnson of Tasso. was 1T the city today. Mir. Johnson usually run; for the Legislature on some ticket. bu so far this year he has not announced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

At their meeting tonight the Dallas Light Dragons arranged for their an- nual barbecue. The annual barbecue of his popular company is always a great success and those who get invitations al ways enjoy the outings very much.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

Central City Masonic Lodge elected the following officers last might: T. B. Creagh. w. M; Louis Bannberger, S. w; James P. Doherty. J. w: I. Yaretzsky. Secretary; Louis Phillips. Tiler: John F. Knowlen, S. D.; Henry Frane!ick. J. D.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13
for all your mall Rsmittsness. by mail or
 otherwise.
Sold on all points In the United States,
 Canada, and on Havana, Cuba. CHEAP AND CONVENIENT. NO APPLICATION REQUIRED.

A receipt is given and money will be re- funded ii order is lost.
 Sold at all agencies of the Southern Ex. press Company at all reasonable hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

The heat of the past few days Is doing old corn a great deal of damage and farmers are praying fer rain. They re- port that cotton has quit gro wing, Unless rain falls in the next few days. great damage will be done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

to await the action of the grand jury.
 The total fines assessed were S,os4. and the total expenses of the department for
 the month were $r9l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-13

An excursion train with two engines and thirteen coaches passed through Selma today bound for Birmingham. The mostly negroes. were from DemopoIis and Greensboro and interme- diate points
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-20
Dream Didn't Come True.

Aberdeen. o., Sept. 20-Haying
failed to receive any manifestations
up to noon today that the account OF
this wicked world was to come up
for final settlement Miss Nettie Camp
bell of this place has had her faith in
dreams rudely shattered. though the
shattering process did not jar her near
ly so much as would have been the
case had her dreams come true. On
Friday night, January 8, Miss Camp
bell dreamed that the world would be
entirely consumed by fire today Miss
Campbell at that time did not think
much of the dream. but when she
dreamed the same thing over again
on the succeeding Saturday, Sunday
and Monday nights, the repetition
caused no little comment and the pass
ing of the day without dire catastrophe
resulted in feeling of relief in some
circles and particularly among the
colored population.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-20
THE SHELTER TRUST.

The Denver News has it figured out
that the back of the smelter trust is
all bat broken, and that the Guggen.
helms alone will land on top when
the crash comes The News says
"Rumors that have been current for
weeks are taking definite form, and it
is now openly asserted by well-in
formed mining men that the American
Smelling and Refining company
commonly known as the smelling trust
is rapidly approaching its last days.
The immense over-capitalization of
the trust and unexpected difficulties in
operatii such big concern in har-
mony with the various interests are
ing to the collapse. The bubble, ac-
cording to prophecies which are heard
in many of the leading mining offices
Of Denver, will burst within the next
few months. but one of the strong in
terests in the trust will land ON terra
firma, prepared better than at any
time in the past to meet competitors
in the treatment of ores. The vigor-
GUS survivor of the great corporation,
IL the prophets are correct, is the
Guggenheim family"
The News is of the further opinion
that the Rocky Mountain smelter OF
this city is leased to agents of the
Guggenheims and that the new plant
at Salida is being sold to the trust.
1t is true that the oper ations of tn,
Guggenheims, when working indie
pendent of the .rrs:. we're yeHy sauis.
factory and when the crash comes, il
it should come, it will not be displeas-
ing to Colorado shippers.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-20
AN EASY THING.

Down in La Junta's vicinity is a
fellow named Matteson who is endeav-
oring to run for governor upon an in
dependent ticket. He cannot spell,
uses rubber stamps, does not patronize
tho printer. and is circulating a paper
in vain endeavor to secure 500 sigma
lures which will permit his having
his name printed upon the official
ballot.
Up to the latest report he has Sc
cured one signature-and has prom
ises of two more as soon as he secures
497 names in addition to his own.
Matteson is an i gnorant fellow and
seems not to realize that he who does
not patronize a printshop is unworthy
the support of any class of people. =
Loveland Reporter.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-20

and it took it up grade. down grade
and in all directions. Since the COM
bine got its grip on the great industry
of the state and closed all of the low
grade mines the shipping Of ore has
used to be and the railroad company
has to make the trust much lower
rate per ton on ore than it formerly
got when it hauled all kinds Of ore
from all the different mines. 1t is
said that Mr. Gould got his eyes open
to this fact sometime ago and will
aid in breaking the grip of the trust.
The Florence daily tribune., 1902-09-20
Hoosier Republicans Open Fight.

indianapolis, Ind, Sept. 20-The
republicans of Indiana open their ora
torical campaign today and will con-
tinue active operations all along the
line until the election. Today S
program calls for rousing mass meet
ings in every county of the state
congressman Cannon of Illinois, Gros-
venor of Ohio and several Others from
out of the state have been pressed into
service to aid in the hurrah and the
list of today's speakers also comprises
Senators Fairbanks and Beveridge and
all the Indiana representatives, to-
gether with Governor Durbin and the
state officials and all the party leaders
of prominence.