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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
Republicans to Speak.

Circulars were thrown around the streets this morning, announcing the fact that H. L. McElderry and M. w. What ley would address the citizens of Selma on the political issues of the day on De- tober p. No place for the public speak ing is announced.
 MT. McElderry is a recent convert to Republicanisn and IS well known in Selma. It Is possible that good many Democrats will turn out to hear him.
 There are only sixty-one registered negroes in Dallas County. not more than half of whom can vote on account of not having paid their poll tax, and some thres or four white Republicans, a ma lofty of whom are lukewarm toward the Republican party.
 As gentlemen the Republican speakers will be accorded a cordial welcome, but as Republican orators they cannot ex- pect the Democracy of Dallas to be car ried away with what they will have to say,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
His Belief in a Short Crop is Con-
 firmed.

New York. Oct. 16-(Special)-The re- action In the cotton market seems to have about spent it's force today. It has been predicted entirely upon reports that in the absence of frost the development of the top crop would add substantially to the yield. Such reports are always current at this season and they nearly always prove misleading
 My advices do not lead me to expect much from the top crop and my belief in an exceptionally short crop is fully con- f1rmed. Receipts for the week and es- pecially for tomorrow promise to be sub stantially under last year. and the move ment of the crop is already commencing to indicate a shortage
 Exports up to last evening since Sep- tember 1st are .022, ,042 against 653S44, for the corresponding period last year.
 Never in the history of American cot ton trade have exports reached so large a total thus early in the season. Holders of cotton have only to exercise patience in order to secure very full prices for it.
 adv. Theo. H. Price,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
TUSCALOOSA NEW COURTHOUSE
Commissioners Have Decided Upon
 the Plans.

Tuscaloosa, Oct 1s.-tSpeciai.) .)-The building of the new county court house is the absorbing topic of the day. The County Commissioners were in session all day yesterday making necessary plans It was decided to erect three-story build- ing with a basement. which shall cover 95x132 feet. the space now occupied by the county buildings.
 The new structure and also the jail which adjoins. will be heated by steam. The first floor will be occupied by the offices of the Probate Judge. Tax Collec- tor, Tax Assessor, Clerk, Register in Chancery, Sheriff and other county of ficials, while the second floor will con- tain the circuit court room. with seat ing capacity of 800, the jury and witness rooms, judges offices. The Masons will probably be given part of the third floor as they have some rights in the building. The basement will be devoted to the commissioners rooms and the vaults for records. Bids on the new building will be received on November B.
 The protracted meeting which has been in progress at the Methodist Church for the past ten days closed last evening Rev. B. F. Frazier of Rome, Ga, wo has been conducting the services is a most cunse- crated and earnest worker and there are many who derived great benefit from his sermons.
 The State Board of Pharmacy, com posed of Drs. F.. P. Gait of Selma, w. M. Parker of Birmingham and F. C. Candidus of Mobile are in the city Tor the purpose of examining candidates TOT druggists license. There are already several candidates here and more are ex- pected.
 The largest barge ever put on the War rior River was launched this morning be- tween locks one and two. It was built above lock one and will be used in trans porting stone from the lower locks. Its dimensions are 90x20, six feet deep and has capacity of 800 tons
 Miss Mabel Powers of Greensboro is the guest of her cousins, the Misses Pow CTS on University Avenue She will be one of the attendants at the wedding of Miss May Powers to MT. Harry s. hough- ton on October 2.
 The supper given by the Ladies Relief Society last evening for the benefit of the poor, proved a great success. The sum realized was between $90 and $10O.
 Rev. John Van Lear and Dr. w. E. Bingham are at Lower Peach Tree at- tending the fall meeting of the Tusca- loosa Presbytery.
 Marriage licenses have been issued re- gently to T. H. Rushing and Miss Brig zie Hammer; Lummie Norris and Mrs. Alma Jennings.
 P. H. Eddins has purchased the resi- dence on Tenth Street and Twenty-fifth Avenue from J. T. Gaudin of Birmtng- ham.
 Norris Jones who has been at Okolona, Miss. with the surveying party of B. A. Wood is at home with relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
W. A. KYLE ROBBED.
A Negro Entered His Residence in
 Scottsboro.

ScottSboro.
 Scottsboro, Oct. 16-CSpeciaD-Simon DavIs, a negro who has been in the em- ploy of w. A. Kyle of this place, is said to have robbed the residence of MT. Kyle during the absence of MT. and Mrs. Kyle Sunday. Davis, it is said, took advan- tage of their absence.
 Among the articles taken was a very fine gold watch valued at $275 With w. A. Kyle's name engraved upon It. also two magnificent rings the property of Mrs. Kyle. with her name engraved in one of them. MT. Kyle's railroad passes and fine revolver.
 The negro went from here to Chatta- nooga and went to a jewelry store and asked for a key to the watch. The jewell CT was struck with the superior quality of the tlmepiece and told him he had better trade 1t for q cheaper one
 In the meantime the police had been notified and the negro was taken into cus- tody and searched. finding all the stolen articles.
 Sheriff Austin was notified by Police Chief Hill and went to Chattanooga and brought him here and placed hi min jail here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
ACCUSED WHITE MAN.
Evergreen Negro Who Was Mysteri-
 ouslY Shot.

Evergreen, Oct. 16-(Special )-Mose Williams a negro living In the outskirts of Evergreen. came into town about 10 o'clock last night suffering from two bull let wounds-one through the side. and another through the wrist. The wounds, however, are not believed to be danger ous.
 Williams accused Frank Riley. one of Evergreen's most prominent business men of doing the shooting. MT. Riley this morning gave bond in the sum of $500 for his appearance on October 2S. He declin- ed to make any statement concerning the affair
 John Thomas, a negro, pleaded guilty of mansiaughter in the Circuit Court yes- terday, and was given eight years in the penitentiary. Thomas killed another negro during a card game at Castleberry recently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
A Sure Cure for plarrhoea.

Coming, as it does. in the busiest sea sen. when a man can least afford to lose time, a sure and quick cure for diarrhoea is very diserable Anyone who has given 1t a trial will tell you that the quickest, surest and most pleasant remedy in use for this disease is Chamberlain's Colic. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. There is no loss of time when 1t is used. as one or two doses of it will cure any ordinary attack. It never fails. not even in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by E. G. Fowler, Druggist. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Bros. mill, and Bob Johnson, a block settler for the same mill. Allen was stab bed five times with a large dirk by John son. Allen will die. Johnson made his escape. It Is thought he has gone back to Tennessee as he came from there. Deputy Sheriff Tipton has gone after him.
 Harry C. Higgins of Larkinsville has been appointed local special agent of the census office to collect cotton gin- ming statistics for this county.
 Rev. Dr. Starkey baptized a large num- ber of converts in the Tennessee River last Sunday. The protracted meeting at the Baptist Church is still in progress.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
FALL SUITS CLEANED. Holt's Dye Works. Telephone 432'
J. J. PIERCE WOUNDED.
Citizen of Conecuh Had Fight With
 Two Brothers.

OlC1Zeu OI SOuSCuA hd0 GABAS wAe@s
 Two Brothers.
 Evergreen, Oct 16.-(Special )-Jeff J. Pierce, a well-to-do farmer. residing a few miles north of Evergreen, was shot and wounded in the head and right arm yesterday by two young men, Jack and Ren Brooks.
 It is said the three men had had diff fculty a few hours previous to the shoot ing in which one of the Brooks boys at- tempted to strike Pierce with a piece of timber Pierce warded off the blow and knocked Brooks down with his whip stock. Pierce says they threatened that they would kill him as they left.
 Pierce had to pass by the home of the Brooks on his way to or from the gin. and it Is said when he was directly in front of their house the two men came out in the front gallery with their guns and as they leveied their guns to shoot he ducked his head In the wagon body to protect himself at the same time striking his mules. Almost the entire charges from the guns entered the wagon body. Several small shot penetrated Pierce head, arm and hand, infiicting painful but not dangerous wounds.
 All the parties came to town and swore out warrants charging each other with assault with intent to murder. They made bonds for their appearance before Judge Dean on October p.
 PrickIy Ash Bitters cures disease of the kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the bver stomach and bowels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
Secretary Moody in Kansas City.

Kansas City, Oct. 15.-Secretary of the Navy Moody ddressed a big Republican meeting in Kansas City tonight. Mir. Moody gave a history of the coal strike in Pennsylvania and said: Organized la bor. like organized capital, Is here to stay and the administration of President Roosevelt stands for organized labor. We believe that the voices of both organiza- lions must be listened to; both must work for public welfare and they must yield obedience to the laws or the lana.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
SMITH -BEASLEY.
A Pretty Wedding Was Celebrated
 in Troy.

A Pretty Wedding Was Celebrated
 in Troy.
 Troy. Oct. 16-tspeciaD-A beautiful wedding took place at the Methodist Church yesterday evening at 4 o'clock when Miss Nettie Beasley of this place was married to Robert E. Smith of Knox vile. Ala.
 The church decorations were exquisite and the music rendered by the choir. with Miss Mary Murphree at the large pipe organ, was excellent. Rev. H. T. John ston, pastor of the church. performed the ceremony in very impressive man ner. Mrs Eugene Williams, sister to the bride, was maid of honor, whide MT. Smith, brother to the bridegroom, was best man.
 Among the attendants were Miss Mary Nix of Clayton and Miss Edna Smith of Eutaw.
 The married couple left on the 40 train by way of Montgomery on their wedding tour
 Mrs. Carroll Sanders widow of the late Carroll Sanders, who resided about eight miles southwest from this city, died this morning Only a few days ago The Advertiser contained an account of the death of Mir Sanders. one of the most highly respected and prominent citizens of this county. and now follows his aged and devoted life companion.
 Mrs, Sanders was pre-emnently devoted to the cause of Christianity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
Imported and Domestic Swiss Cheese, Brick Cream Edam Cheese.
 ,Phone 324. Morris 6 Stuckey.
nr w A. Adams pead.

Fort Worth. Tex, oct lo--Dr' "liiiam A Adams. one of the most prominent railroad surgeons in the country, died suddenly today. He formerly lived in St.. Louis and was a native of Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

The City Council has accepted the res ignation of F.. s. Gregory as Chief of Police and Policeman c. Anderson, who was next in line of prom Jtion, was elect ed to assume the duties of Chief. Chief Gregory has made very efficient officer and his resignation was accepted with re- gret by the Council.
 J. L. Bell and associates of New York have been granted the right of way through the streets of Florence and ter minal facilities for the Alabama and Ten- nessee Railroad. The road as projected will run from Florence to Clifton, Tenn, a distance of sixty-five miles, and will have a branch road fifteen miles in length. Work on the road must com mence within four months and be com pleted within two years. MT. Bell has been in Florence about four weeks ar ranging detils.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Rev. R. G. Pearson has announced that the union revival services being conduct ed by him at the First Methodist Church will close next Sunday night. The audi ences of men who are attending the meetings are unusually large. Dr. Pear son has received news of the death of his mother at Starkville, Miss, but con cluded to remain here during the rest of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

The marriage of MT. W. Wade Hamp- ton, son of Dr. M. D. Hampton of Kelso, and Miss Annie Belle Feeney. daughter of A. w. Feeney of Crystal Springs. was solemnized Sunday. The wedding cere- mony was attended by few guests MT. and Mrs. Hampton came to Huntsville on their honeymoon trip and are visit ing relatives here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
ADJUSTMENTS.
Final Settlement.

vr,rE OF ALABAMA, Montgomery County. Probate Court, Oct. 6th, eo2
 Notice is hereby given that D. A. Clements ,.,,srJian of Ann Catherine Dreher, non coTpos ments, deceased. this day filed his n,,nt vouchers and statements for final ae..,ien,ent of his guardianship of said estate snd that the 9th day of November l9o2, was appointed 4'' j. B. GAsTON.
 a. Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
PERSONAL AND LOCAL.

It is proposed by the City Council to raise the license tax of the city on all business in order to meet the oehcit In the current expenses of the city. The license payers are resenting this and are openly saying that those who are giving in their real estate too low ought to be made to pay their proportionate part Of the burdens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Josiah Tarpiey who was resident or Selma forty years ago, has moved back to Selma from Talladega and will make this his home in the future. He IS now s7 years of age, and is raising his fourth family of children. He was employed in the Confederate arsenal in this city dur ing the war and is still hale and hearty old man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

The publication or the Tact lhdl 1hose who had revenue licenses and were deal ing in liquors in Dallas County had been procured caused a great deal of comment. A good many have suggested that the prohibition law for Dallas should be re- pealed so the county could get some revenue out of 1t.
 While Captain W. J. Rountree of Val legrande was trying to shoot crow yesterday the gun kicked wound that he received while in the Confederate ser vice so hard that he will have to carry his arm in a sling for a week or so. Miss Minnie Day and MT. Harrison Smith were married at the home of the | bride six miles across the riverlast even | ing and in future will make Selma their home. MT. Smith is a popular employe of Peacock's Iron Works.
 Mrs. Florence Shaugh. of Memphis. a half-sister of Mrs. Vasser and Miss Emma Arthur, passed through the city yester- day on her way home from visit to the scenes of her childhood in Monroe County.
 Miss Anna M. Vasser, of Mobile, who has been in this city on visit to Mrs. Vasser and Miss Emma Arthur, returned to her home yesterday.
 Judge w. l.. Pratt of Centreville. Is in the city He says that work on Blbb new temple of justice is progressing nicely.
 c. A. Benscoter, of Chattanooga, Tenn Assistant General Passenger Agent Of the Southern, is in the city today.
 Mrs. F.. R. Kincey left for Montevallo this afternoon. where she will remain for some time in quest of health.
 Ali Lawson, formely of Selma but now of Chicago is in the city for a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

A non-poIsonous vegetable CURE Cor uleera- lion and inflammation of the mucous msm- branes of the urethra. all private urinary dis eases and weakness of men and women. zY- Cures in lS hours without pain. Especially advised for old, obstinate cases. nruggists. oT sent prepaid Si Address pr, Ray Co, so9 Fremont St. Boston. Mass. Free medical advice given. Write for book. sent sealed- Free. ZY-Mo sold in Montgomery by E Q.
 Fowler. Wo-U-S~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
NEGRO DIED OF WOUNDS.
He Was Shot in Jackson County
 Card Game.

Scottsboro. Oct. S.-(SpeciaD-Sllck Russ. the negro boy who was shot during a card game by Egbert sisk. white bar Der at Holleywood. last Saturday even ing, died this morning. Sisk is in jail here charged with murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

You may think you are a good man, but the point is to get others to think so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
FLORENCE.

Negro Shot and Killed in a Restaur-
 ant.
 Florence, Oct. ,6.-(SpeciaD-Caston Po- sey was shot and instantly killed in q restaurant in East Florence Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Both were col- ored. Miller stated to the officer who arrested him that the killing was acci- dental. He claimed that he was snapping the pistol to sec If it was loaded when it went off A crap game was in progress at the time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

In a difficulty at Hollywood. small station four miles east of Scottsboro. be- tween John Allen, the sawyer for Card
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
FROST IN HUNTSVILLE.

Miss Wheeler is to Wed MT.
 Williams.
 Huntsville, Oct. 16.-(SpeciaD-The first frost of the season was observed here this morning The frost was a heavy one in some places. The frost of last year was about November 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Dr. and Mrs. William C. Wheeler have issued invitations to the marriage of their daughter. Maude Iva, to MT. Will Ham M. Matthews, Jr., on October %. The bride-to-be Is one of the most at tractive and popular young ladies in the city MT. Matthews is a prominent young business man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

PrickIy Ash Bitters cures disease of the kidneys, cleanses and strengthens the hver stomach and bowels.
 edV-wed- fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Fish, Oysters, Crabs, Shrimp and Turkeys. Morris 6 Stuckey. Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
WANTED.
INTERPRETATION.

-------------------- AN EXPERIENCED draughtsman desires york of making mechanical and patent draw sngs: maps and plats of property carefully and properly made. Address Box SIP. Mont
 gomery, Ala. wd-th-fr-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

The United States grand jury was or ganized yesterday with s. D. Rice of Florence as foreman. Several cases were disposed of by the court during the day. Fills Palmer was convicted of working in an illicit still and was fined $50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
THEODORE PRICE ON COTTON.

Ali Lawson, formely of Selma. but now If Chicago. is in the city for a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

John Battle, a negro boy, fell asleep on the trucks under a car in the Southern Railway yards last night. An engine bumped against the car and the boy fell to the track. foot was cut off by the wheels.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
wANTED-MALE HELP,

bartender; steady position for 8 good man. Rosendorf & Co.,, Selma, Ala.
 mh-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

BEST proposition ever offered men to learn barber trade; more experience in one month than shops in one year; write for catalogue to- day. Moler Barber College. New Orleans. La
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
LOST, SPRAYED OR STOLEN.

LOsT-Gold watch chain oT Taliapoosa St.. near Western freight depot. Reward If TO- turned to B. M. OConnell. POI Moulton St. IOST-Small open face gold watch. with bril- liant pin lady's picture fin back. Liberal ward if returned to 22I Columbus St.
 IOST-tn Dexter Ave- childs gold necklace 2 hearts and key, engravings on hearts Mar Raret and Auntie. Suitable reward if returned to 5I5 Dexter Ave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
FOR RENT.

--------------------> FOR RENT-The second and third stories of opposite the postoffice and immediately in rear If The Advertiser building; these rooms are ply to H. c. Davidson, Real Estate and In- surance, phone 5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

Mrs. Annie NJ. Hauer, aged 60 years, died Sunday night after a brief illness. Mrs. Hauer was the widow of the late Chris Hauer, who came here several years ago from Cincinnati. Five children survive her,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-Seven acres of land IA large butding lots near Fielder St; this is the com ing residence portion of city: buy these for S2 300 and make spec; owner needs money and trade must be closed before Nov. let Pierce & Watts. over Knabe's.
 FOR SAI,E-Factory prices, Globe Wernicke hook cases filing cabinets. card index systems desks transfer cases and indexes for all let ter cabinets Ed C. Fowler Co. su- wd- fr-tf FOR SALE-Several second hand heating stoves at a bargain. Apply at Advertiser of flee. If TOR SALE-Wind mills. improved hot air snRines hydraulic and engine rams, pumpS tanks complete waterworks for suburban and country homes. George F. Bemer, Mechanical Engineer. 2l Mobile St. Montgomery Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

TYPEWRITERS for rent: machines in good order and kept that way; Remington Standard ieads Terry & r~vsnt. iooi Moses Building
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

WANTED-For u & Army, able-bodied un- married men between ages of 2 and 35; citizens of United States of good character and temperate habits, who speak, read and write English For information apply to Re- cruitng Officer. Moses Building, Montgomery. Ala sun-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-17

P. H. Eddins has purchased the resi- dence on Tenth Street and Twenty-fifth Avenue from J. T. Gaudin of Birming- ham.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-05-24
LEVY BROS,

Tuesday the United States full
filled its promise to the Cubans by
with drawing its troops and sur
rendering the control q the island
70 the inhabitants.
We can supply almost ANYTHING
il house furnishings. and soma
choice grocerie, besides Il 5chmu-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1902-05-24

Wire Screens Wire Screens Wire
Screen Vordenbaumen Lumber
COL I'd.
Adjustable wire screens for your
window. Vordcnbaumen Lumber
Co. Ltd.
Mr. Harry LESLEY visited friends
in Abbeville last Sunday
Holbrook argus., 1902-04-26
HOW THE CHINESE GET RAIN
Some Peculiar Practices In Vogue In
 the Celestial Kingdom,

1t is one of the peculiarities of the Chinese that, while they have develop ed elaborate philosophers, none of them has led to any confidence in the uni formity of nature. Neither the people nor their rulers have any fixed opinion as to the cause of rainfall. The plan In some provinces when the need of rain is felt is to borrow god from neigh boring district and petition him for the desired result. If his answer is satis- factory, he is returned to his home with every mark of honor; otherwise he may be put out in the sun as hint to wake up and do his duty. A bunch of willow is usually thrust into his hand, as willow is sensitive to mois- ture.
 Another plan in extensive use is the building of special temples in which are wells containing several iron ta- bles. When there is scarcity of rain. a messenger starts out with a tablet marked with the date of the journey and the name of the district making the petition. Arriving at another city, he pays sum of money and is allowed to draw another tablet from the well. throwing in his own by way of ex- change. On the return journey he is supposed to eat only bran and travel at top speed day and night. Sometimes he passes through districts as greatly in need of rain as his own. Then the peo- pie in these places waylay him and. temporarily borrowing his tablet, get the rain intended for another place.
 Prayers are usually made in the fifth and sixth months, when the rainfall is always due. and limit of ten days is set for their effective operation. Under such conditions rain usually falls dur ing the prescribed time. When the prayers are in progress, the umbrella among other objects. comes under the ban. In some provinces foreigners have been mobbed for carrying this harm less article at that time.-New York Commercial Advertiser.