davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
--------------------->----------- MAY BUILD LIGHT PLANT.
Huntsville Council will Not Re.
 new Old Contract.

Huntsville. April 17-(Speciai.)-The str eets of this city must remain in dark ness for an indefnite period. The City Council has refused to. renew the street Railway Light and Power Company and so informed the representatives of the company at the last Council meeting. The matter will not be considered further un- til a full settlement Is had with the light
 The light company claimed that the poor service, which led the Council to rescipde its contract, was the result of changes and Improvements being made at the power plant The City Council will probably never renew+the contract and a special committee Is in correspondence with electrical supply houses to have them make bids for eauipping munich pal lighting plant. .s.
 The city owns the property upon which the old opera house stands at the corner of Clinton and Jefferson Streets and years ago when the structure was put up the city agreed to give the lot rent amusement was maintained thereon. This condition. of the. contract has not been lived up to and the city attorney has been notified to collect the sum of q. 400 provencnt Company as a rental.
 The remains of Mrs. Jane L. Patton, widow of the late Robert Nj. Patton. former Governor of Alabama. was and inferred beside the grave of her hus- band in Maple Hill Cemetery. The fun cral service was conducted at the grave by Rev. George L. Bitzer. pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. Robert P. McDavid. Secretary of State, one of Mrs. Patton;s grandsons and her two .daugh- ters. Mrs J. J. McDavid and Mrs. John weeden. accompanied the body to this city.
 Mrs. Evaline Sibiey. widow of form CT prominent citizen of this County. died Tuesday evening at Cluds Cove. aged 30 years.
 If the next Legislature creates a City Court for Huntsville. there will be a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Two Popular Young Persons United
 at Tuscumbia.

Tuscumbia, April l7.-(Special.)-At s:3o o'clock last evening, at the home of the brides parents in this city, Miss Sarah Fossick, second daughter of MT. and Mrs. c. E. Fossick, ST.. and Thomas J. Crit tenden were happily married, in the pr, sence of relatives and few specially invited friends. The ceremony was per formed by Rev. Father Theodocius of St. Mary's Catholic Church. The newly mar. ried couple left over the Southern via Decatur at 12:3O a. m.. for Hartselle. Ala, where they will visit the parents of the groom for few days. after which u ey will return to Redwood, Ala. their future, home. MT. and Mrs. Crittenden were the recipients of numerous valua- le and costly wedding presents.
 The regular spring term of Circuit Court for this county has been in session for the rast week. Judge E. E. Almon presid- :rg. The grand jury is also sitting. and will make its final report at the end of
 this week But little business of a civil nature is being transacted. Next Monday the criminal docket will beg;i
 The question of holding primary cleo tion for the nomination of State and C,'unty officers is not disturbing the Democratic voters of Colbert County to any inarked degree. Many of the prorc- inent Democrats favor a primary. while others oppose it. The latter argue that since the negro voters have been elimi- mated from elections in this State there is no god reason for holding a primary. Their objection to this method of mak- ing nominations is based on the fact that the fight will now be confined to Demo- crats exclusively, and that a primary might possibly engender bad feelings and cause rows inside the party. Those favor ing the primary argue that it is the Democratic method, and since 1t has been in practice so long. there is no reason why 1t should be abandoned However, the bulk of the party in this county is willing to abide the action of the State Executive Committee. and if, in its wis. dom the committee deems it proper to order primaries its decree and ruling will he accepted without complaint or mur- mur.
 The appointment of pr. W. F.. Bevill of Sheffield to the sherifalty of Colbert County, made vacant by the death of Charles Gassaway in attempting to ar rest the negro Will Reynolds, who pre- cipated an incipient riot in this city on the 9th inst, has given very general satisfaction. Dr. Beviil is prominent citizen and Demo- crat of Sheffield, and in the Democratic primary two years ago ran d neck and neck race with GassaUay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

After the ceremony. the party marched down the. aisles to the bridal chorus of Wagner's Loehengrin.
 The bride and groom came of two of the most prominent families of this city. Miss Nettie Murphree Is the daughter of Hon. Joel D. Murphree and John H. Will kerson is the son of Hon. F. B. Wilker- son. MT. Wilkerson is young lawyer of ability, with bright prospects before him, being at present the Mayor of Elba.
 The couple left by way of the Midland Railroad at 9:23 D. m. on tour to Charleston and other points.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Seeks to auash Indictment.

In the Criminal Court here today. R
 D. Cofman, the Brookside Justice of the
 Peace. who shot and killed Rev. J. W
 Bradford. Methodist minister. and is in the first degree filed bill today ask. ing for the quashing of the indictment. He ayers there were not tw weive men on the jury which brought in the indictment and further states that the State Solic- itor almost demanded an indictment for murder In the first degree. The case is set for trial next week but the bill filed may be given precedence. Coffman is an Ohioan and Is receiving assistance from relatives In that State. He shot and kill ed tho minister in a quarrel, the preacher having denounced him in the Sunday School previously |.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
SUBSIDY FOR SMALL SHIPS.
Pendleton Makes Argument Befor,
 House CommitfeA.

Washington. April l7.-The House Con- mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisher. ies today heard Field l.. Pendleton. Pres ident of the Atlantic Carriers Associa- tion. who urged the restoration of that provision of the ship subsidy bill struck out by the Senate allowing ships under 1.000 tons burden to participate In the subsidy MT PendIeton said that a good part of our foreign trade was done by small ships from 2o0 10 1000 tons burden. as their light draft made it possible for them to enter many harbors inaccessible to the large ships
 Alex K. Smith. Superintendent of ths Maritime Exchange of New York, gave the approval of that Association to the proposed change.
 In the course of the hearing Reprcsen- tative I.ittledeld of Maine a member of the Committee. referred to the innport. ance of the small sailing vessels in the foreign and coastwise trade,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

sent free by mail. postpaid by which you may test it's virtues for such disorders as kidney. bladder and uric acid diseases. poor digestion, when obliged to pass your water frequently night and day, sfna-ting or irritation in passing, brick-dust or sediment in the urine, headache, back ache. lame back, dizziness sleeplessness. nervousness heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood, neuralgia. rheumatism diabetes. bloating, irritability, wornout feeling lack of ambition. loss of flesh. sailow complexion, or Bright's disease.
 If your water. when allowed to remain undisturbed in a glass or bottle for twen- ty-four hours. forms sediment or set- tling or has cloudy appearance. 1t is evidence that your kidneys and bladder need immediate attention.
 Swamp Root is the great discovery of Dr. Kilmer. the eminent kidney and blad-l der specialist. Hospitals use 1t with wonderful success. in both slight and se- were cases. Doctors recommend it to their patients and use 1t in their own families, because they recognize in Swamp Root the greatest and most successful remedy.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale the world over at druggists in bottles of two sizes and two prices-fifty cents and one dollar. Remember the name. Swamp Root. pr. Kilmer's Swamp Root. and the address, Binghamton. N. Y., on every bottle.
 e slightest symptoms of kidney or bIad- your family history, send at once to Dr. vil gladly send you by mail immedate- of Swamp Root and a book containing
 testimonial letters received from men say that you read this generous offer in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
To Prove what Swamp.Roo the Great Kidney Remedy Will Do for YOU, Every Ready of "The Advertiser May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail.

unhealthy kidneys suffering other disease tn kidney trouble follow
 Your ntion-but they Q n
 sick "feel badly" hgn taking Swamp Root the kidney remedy kidneys we'll they will help all the convince
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Carpenters Demand Increase

Union carpenters in Birmingham have demanded an increase In the wage scale effective May 1 and indications are that all contractors will accede to the de. mands: The carpenters are now receiv- Ing S2.io Tor nine hours a day. It is de- nanded that B cents per hour with eight hours as day be the wage after May l. At an open meeting last night of local No. 122 some addresses were made and in- dications were given by cotractors in at- tendance that the new wage would be allowed without opposifion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
COLONEL RUSSELL THE ORATOR.
Will Deliver Memorial Day Address
 at GreenVille.

Greenvine. April H.-(Special.)-Rev N. s. Jones occupied the pulpit at the Baptist Church at the regular prayer service last night. and made a fine im- pression on his audience. He was the guest of his brother-in-law, Rev. w. A. Taliaferro. while here
 Col. F. L. Russell of Mobile will deliver the annual address on Memorial Day. which will be observed on the 18th instead of the 26th Father Ryan Chapter, U. D. C., will have charge of affairs on that occasion. and the ladies are now interest ed in making the afternoon a success, pre- pairing the music for the program. etc. They are greatly pleased and consider themselves very fortunate in securing Colonel Russell as orator for that day.
 R. F. Shanks and daughters. Misses Leila and Alma and Mrs. Bennie Will Hams, will leave tomorrow to attend the reunion at Dallas. Te. They will visit other points before returning.
 Mrs. D. H. Rouse, who was called to New York by the illness of her daughter. Miss Corrie has telegraphed the gratify- ing news that Miss Rouse is doing well and strong hopes is entertained for her speedy recovery. Miss Rouse has been attending school there during the winter. giving special attention to whistling, la which unique accomplishment she has displayed d marvellous talent.
 
 If there is anything worse than the man who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

John II. Martin, Commissary. They have decided to have a picnic and barbecue in, July. Miss Julia Camper has been chosen sponsor to represent the camp at the Dallas reunion. Miss Camper Is one of the most popular and attractive young ladies of the city, and is a daughter of M. w. Camper, editor of The Florence Times and a Confederate veteran
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Ordered to Iustall Filter.

The Birmingham City Council has ordered the Birmingham Water Works Company to install at once a nltermg plant so that all the water furnished the citizens for domestic purposes be as pure as possible. The resolution provides begin work on the Altering plant within thirty days. otherwise the contract of the company with the city would be de- clared null and void. Alderman Gray presented the resolution ordering a niter- ing plant and he quoted from recent analyses made on the water. showing the same to be bad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Brysn to Visit Birmingham.

William Jennings Bryan has accepted the invitation of the Bryan Club to visit Birmingham. He will be the guest of the Club May 3 and {. A letter of accent ance was received yesterday morning by the President of the Club. and he will mo- tiff the members
 No arrangements have been made for the entertainment of MT. Bryan It is certain there will be banquet or dinner In his honor one vf the nights he is here. but arrangements for 1t have not been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Personal and Local.

The following has been issued: MT. anu
 Mrs T. V. Ellis request the honor ol NoUr presence to witness the marriage ceremony of their daughter, Nannle. 10 Mir William II Gross, on Wednesday afternoon, April 3o 1902, at 20 o'clock Baptist Church, Orrville, Ala.
 A rumor was published in the Selma Department of The Advertiser yesterday that Mir. Chambliss Keith was thinking of rcsigning the ofticv of Registrar in Chanccry and becoming d candidate Tor the Loeislature. It has been learned that Mir Keith will not become candidate for the Legislature under any eircum- stances tt this stage of the game
 John Rogers of Orrville was here to- day.
 K. L. Mlree of ssnord was visiting friends in Selma yesterday.
 MT, Herman Eiasberg left for Hot Springs, Ark, yesterday afternoon.
 MT. A. P. Lciser of Stafford was in the Central City yesterday and reported farming prospects as being good.
 Mrs. T. J. Law of Cook Springs is se riously i'll. Mrs R. P. Bazemore of Sel- rl1. w..o ls Mrs Laws daught ar, left yes terday to be at the bedside Of her mother Mrs. Law is the sister of Messrs. l.. and E. Lamar
 Mayor Mcleod has not yet approved the ordinance passed by the City Council allowing tracks to run down Peacock and Hinton Alleys. great many business men hope the tracks will soon be laid
 Lee McWilliam and wife of Gastonburg, are in the city.
 The boating season Is opening. Several teams arc practising for the July races
 The Crescent Club will give german Friday evening at the Hotel Albert.
 Mrs s. Maas and Mrs. Edward Elias berg returned from Charleston yester- day. where they have been visiting Mrs. NJ Goldsmith and enjoying the sights of the exposition.
 The only case of interest in police court this morning was that of negro who was fined Sf5 for cruelty to animals. Coleman Lewis is his name. He drove a mule to town and it was discovered that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Oil and Gas Company.

Articles of incorporation have been filed by the Houghton Oil and Gas Company. capital sSo,coo. The interpretations are s. V. Huber. c. I. Rider and others and the purpose is to bore for oil and gas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
A Moulder Pound Dead.

Robert Morris, moulder. was found dead this morning at an early hour by Policeman R. P. Flower in Bessemer The body was found behind a saloon kept by Sam S. Dunn. It is believed that Morris died from natural causes Coroner Paris was summoned to inves. tigate the death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

The Selma Light and Power Company is placing new gas mains in various por- tions of the city and overhauling others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

Mir and Mrs .E. P. Apperson'e six months-old child was very. near deaths door for some time last night but Is great deal better today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

The mild and immediate effect of Dr. kilmer's Swamp Root. the great kidney and bladder remsdy, is soon realized. It stands the highest for it's wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. Swamp Root will set your whole system right, and the best proof of this Is trial.
 14 West 117th St.. New York City, Dear Sir: Oct 18th, 1900.
 'I had been suffering severely from kidney trouble. All symptoms were on hand; my former strength and power had left me: I could hardly drag myself along Even my mental capacity was giving out. and often I wished to die. It was then saw an advertisement of yours in New York paper. but would not have paid any attention to it. had 1t not prom ised sworn guarantee with every bottle of your medicine. asserting that your Swamp-Root Is purely vegetable, and does not contain any harmful drugs. am seventy years and four months old, and with a good conscience I can recom- mend Swamp Root to all sufferers from kidney troubles. Four members of my family have been using Swamp Root for four different kidney diseases, with the ss mo good results.
 With many thanks to you, remain,
 Very truly yours.
 ROBERT BERNER. You may have a sample bottle of this famous kidney remedy, Swamp-Roo
 EDITORIAL NoTIcE.-If you have u der trouble. or If there is trace of it in Kiimer & Co.,. Binghamton. N. T.. wbo ly. without cost to you. sample bottle many of the thousands upon thousands O and women cured In writing, be sure to The Montgomery Daily Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

Lawrence Hudson, who has been talk ing medical course at Tulane. returned a few days ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

The Mormon elders who have been preaching in Selma for quite while were challenged a few days ago to debate by MT. E. 5. Garrett. They refused to have any discussion and it b thought will leave town in a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
Brief News Items All Around the Store. ..* < %s

There are stylish, beautiful and desira- ble FouIard Silks to be sold under-price to- day. Four groups; 53c, o9c, 69c, Sl.lO
 Fans are mighty needful, and they look seasonabe iust now. Our new line of Japanese Fans; dainty, hand painted parch- ment fans as well as the Be sorts are on sale this morning-fresh and crisp out of the custom house.
 The Spring season doubles interest in lace ise Hose. Misses and children's stock ings, too, are lace and open work effects as we'll as womens. We have at the moment some new patterns not heretofore shown; Pure White, Crescent Black; 25c. pair Fancy Silk and Lisle Hose up to $500 pair Brilliant Lisle Crescent Black lace effects for women; soc. values at 25c. pair.
 Real LisIe Swiss Vests for women at 15c. each is one of the items well worth your while to investigate; they are Swiss ribbed, low neck, sleeveless and silk taped.
 Have you looked over the New Belts we first put ou day two ago? They're of Leather, Silk, Velvet or Satin, trimmed with neat novelty buckles and slides and sell at fares sorts of prices; 25c.. 5O1, 65c, 85c., SlOO.
 At the No ion Counter you'll find over thousand dozen Pure White Pearl Buttons bullet shaped in various sizes at 1Oc dozen.
 The new Veils are of Chiffon neatly henstitched with immense chenille dots or of the popular "Magpie" effects. The pretty protectors will be used for some time yet, be- sides being used for hat drapery Newest styles 6Oc yard-the made Veils SI.OO and Sl.75 each. Many for less of course.
 We are selling CoIgates Tar Soap"a soap they just perfected; Tar Soap mind you and only Joe. cake.
 NACHMAN & MEERTIEF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

Mrs. Helen Lockhart left for Texas to. day on a visit to friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

Perhaps q pretty girl is called . 'peaeh because she has 2 heart of stone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

the animal had not been fed for several days. Inc mule died a few hours after reaching the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,
 Re sure and use that old and well-tried remedy. MRS wINSLOw'S SOOTHING SYRUP for children teething. It soothes the child. softens the gums, alays all pain. cures wind eclio and Is the best remedy for diarrhoea- Twenty i've cents a bottle sn-wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

The Selma Minstrel Company Is going to Uniontown and Demopolis in the near future to give exhibitions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

If there is anything than the man who whistles 1t Is the woman who tries to.
 Necessity is not only the mother of inveB. tion. but the divorced wife of plenty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18
CRITTENDEN-FossIcK

Mir Watkins M. Vaughan left for Tex as yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

The only case of interest in police court this morning was that of q negro who was fined Sf5 for cruelty to animals Coleman Lewis is his name. He drove mule to town and it was discovered that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

Mrs. s Maas and Mrs. Edward Elias berg returned from Charleston yester- day where they have been visiting Mrs. NJ Goldsmith and enjoying the sights of the exposition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-04-18

\ man loses lots of money cxperirlontinl with schemes to make money without work.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-02-27
Bear Meat to Order.

Get your arpetites worked up for bear meat, for the market will soon be Overs;ocked with it, The mighty nimrod. Oklahoma Bill is going hunting.
 He has lost several of the largest bears in this part of the country. and intends to find them. So sure Is he of his ability toput the bear family out of business, that he has contracted to furnish either g or 73 tons. Pm not sure which, to the various restaurants of the town. This amount of meat should be enough to feed everyone here for some time, and still have few tons left for dog feed.
 Some one suggested to Bill that silver tips were dangerous things to tackle, especially in the spring, but he is from Missouri and must be shown,' so Bruin Lad better look out for himself.
 Mr. Temple is a great sportsman and dead shot with rife. What's that? Yes, "a hind quarter will satisfy us.
 Electrified Government Script for s;,l,. hv G N Cr,rv
The Alaska prospector., 1902-02-27
HELP SECURE
 \ DISTRICT COuRT FOR VALDEZ.

tStUDllSlilllt ' II | of Il United States District Court at Valdez. In this matter as in most others of any importance, We are dependent upon congressional action for relief. At present, the subjects of the United States gov ernmcnt, resident in Alasks are ruled under curious conglomcra- tion of acts of Congress. commonly called Cartcr's Code. It happens that in this tumble of laws, by re- ferring to various titles and chap ters under the headings of court, recording districts. judiciary. etc.. it may reasonably be inferred that a District Court for Alaska was es- tabliSlivd, consisting of three divi- sions. The residence of the three judges Was tixei at Juneau, S; <. Micliaels and Eagle City, and they were allowed to define the bound- aries of their respective divisions No provision apl'ears, however. in the code that permits the judges to change these boundaries. having once determined them. Therefore it is necessary to call upon Con gress for the passage of an act that will allow judges to alter the lines of their divisions to suit the needs of American subjects in Alaska. Congress is doubtless willing to do this much for Us, as it involves no political question, but whether our rulers will have time to consider the matter. when they have canals to build, transports to sell, Chinese to exclude. islands to buy and Fili- pinos to Sul,luc. is doubtful. Ac- tive steps have been taken by the Valdez attorneys to secure this needed legislation by the present Congress. Should this effort prove successful, two of the judges will meet in Juneau next fall and SD change the boundaries of the present recording divisions. as they are called in tine code. that Valdez will be in the third division instead of the iirs:. Then tine Attorney Gen eral may ordcr the seat of the court transferred to this place. Hence there iS at least the hope that next winter lt may be possible to secure d nearing in d court of record, without mourning an ex- pense that is now l:rohibitive to ali but wealthy liti-ants.
 If any citizen of our town has influence with any member of Con gress, it behoovcs him to exercise it at once to the end that the bill al- ready introduced may be torn from the pigeon hole of some committee mans desk, where now it doubtless
The Alaska prospector., 1902-02-27

CITY CONFINEMENT. MAYOR, J. l.. STEELE
 tOrNtlIMEN. JAMES McHIE. D. <. OsGooD. A. r. OLSON. ED. WooD.
 (. \. CRARY. H. H. HILDRErn, CLERK. J. G. SNYDER. TREASURER. HoN. J. W. LEEDy, Crry ATTORNEY. DR. X. NoN(iUNTIIER.
 HEALTH OFFICER ADAM SWAN. PRES. SCHOOL BOARD. GOVERNMENT OFFICERS. JOIN LYONS, |. <. COMMISSIONER E.C. HAsEY. DEPUTY US. MARSHAL. JoHN GoODELL,
 DEPUTY COLLE,ToR CUSTOMS. (. N. CRARY, POSTMASTER.
The Alaska prospector., 1902-02-27
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

ADVERTISING RATES. Single column, $1.W Der inch per month.
 Larger ads in proportion. Professional car,is $2.00 per month.
 Local ads lOc per line for first insertion and 5c per line for each subsequent insertion.