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The Lamar register., 1902-08-06
THE BETTER HALF,

One of the finest books about the
irrigated West is The Conquest of
Arid America" 1t Is now entirely out
of print, but, fortunately. permission
was given 10 reprint the best portion
of 1t in II fifty-pagc pamphlet, called
'Thc Better Half of the United States
Every western man ought to read this
and send 1t to eastern friends. For u
copy with other literature about the
sunny San Luis valley. send four cents
In stamps to Zcph. Chas. Felt. lO2 Bos-
ton building. Denver, Colorado.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06
wanted to Obey the Law.

President Eliot of Harvard is one Of
those men who go to their work as Il
the entire responsibility of its accom-
plishment rested upon their individual
shoulders.
Some time ago Gov. Crane of Massa-
chusetts was approached by a delega-
ton of business men, who asked that
President Eliot should be appointed az
one of a commission to report on the
proposed construction of dam over
the Charles river. The governor de-
INJURED to the proposition. The cola-
mittee was urgent.
Would you mind stating your OBJ
jections to President Elliott" said the
spokesman to the governor.
We'll" replied the latter. the law
says that the commission shall con-
sist of three men. II I appointed Pres
ident Eliot there would be only one"
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

Mrs wilson, think our little Tommy
will grow up to be u policeman. Mr.
wilson-Why? Mrs. Wilson-Oh, he Is
such Il boy to sleep!
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

What man is there over whose mind
bright spring morning does not ex-
ercise a magic NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. by
Eoz.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06
Novel Barber's sian.

'If you can't raise 10 cents raise
whiskers,' is sign in n barber shop
IN certain Indiann town.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

Says the editor OF a Billvllle exchange: /:
1--WE never sold a vote In our ufe. but
whenever We found u mysterious SO bill
on our doorstep we said nothing. but We
knew Just how to vote,
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

Six to II weeks. $50. Positions Sc
cured. The Royal College, Denver.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

No matter how well behaved a waiter
der.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

If you want to keep your head above
water. don't let the grass grow under
your feet.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

Try me Just once and | am sure tc
come again. Defiance Starch.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06
THOSE WHO HAVE TRIED 1T

will use no other. Defiance Cold Water
Starch has no equal In Quantity or Quail
ity-i6 OF. for 10 cents. Other brands
contain only IL OF.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

Halls Catnrrh Cure
Is a constitutional cure. Price, 75c.
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

wAnYen-A0ENT8 to sell cur Ylavoring h.
WNWt6O tracts, Toilet Articles and Perfumes.
Big profits. Write for terms. G. a. PEAR
sA1L CO., 9O6 Walnut St., Des Moines. Iowa
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06
W. N. Y. U.-DENvER.-No. a2.-iso2

Nhes Aaswerias Advertisements Kindly
Aentioa This raDeG
The Lamar register., 1902-08-06

SVOVE nEPAIRs or every known make OF
- ~ u stove, furnace range. GEO. A..
PULLEN. 1881 Lawrence b.. Denver, Phon. I1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29

tenant houses and general improvements uslng more brick for the repair or tnel
 Captain J. M. Ward ot the PraltVlle Rit1es. has recently resigned ana there will be held an election to select HIS sue- ceSsor. MI, w c Fair. son of General E. Y. Fair, deceased a copy of Alabama Journal, puollshe2 at Montgomery November =. 1851, by J. J. Hutchinson as editor. This copy IS Vol. MI, No. 25, showing that The Jour nal was established in 1ozo. It pears the motto: "Liberty-The Constitution Cnion," This paper contains quite a number of interesting advertisements, ho- tices. locals, etc. For instance there IS a notice oi the marriage or the then eS- Governor John Gayle to Miss Clarissa 5. Peck on the 18th of October, 1851, a Gaston, Sumter County, Alabama II also contains an item of news to the CT feet that Captain Richard Bohun ba- ker; last of the surVlvors or the paho ol heroes engaged during the ReVoluuohary war, in the defense of Fort Moultile, Charleston, died on Monday night, at that most, the scene of his gallant conduct aged 80 years and 2 months. It has also the names of quite a number of persons who still live in the memory Of those who are here to read it siXty-iour years after it's date w. S. Fair will deposit this aged paper in the lrchlves or the State, together with many others Of value and interest, which were the property ol his honored father, General E. Y. Fair The latter was in 1887 an attorney In the city of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
A Bottle of Stuart'S Cin& BuChu FREE!
Cures Diseases of the Kidneys,
 Bladder and PrOStTate Gland.

stuart's Gin and Buchu will clear up all DE-
 POSITS in the urine. ,,, It will relieve all PAIN in the BLADDER,
 KIDNEYS SMALL ot the BACK. It will cure DIABE IFS.
 It will remove every trace of ALBUM MEN It will stop FREQUENCY OF URlNAIION' It will positively cure DROPSY. .. It will both PREVENT and CURE BRIGHTs It will stop LOSSES and relieve oBSTRuC-
 TONS.
 PROSTATE GLAND. - It creates a tremendous APPETITE AND
 PERFECT DIGESTION.
 It tones up. heals and strengthens ALL mu- cous membranes, and hence cures all forms or catarrh whether of the bladder. prostate gland nose throat, stomach bronchial tubes. IL IS PLEASANT to take.
 stuart's Gin and Buchu s per, bottle All druggists. by express. prepaid. To prove it cures a sample bottle sent free and prepaid to any one writing stuart Drug Co, Atlanta, Ga Don't hesitate to write, as we have set aside | 5 900 bottles for free distribution, so that every one may know by personal trial what Stuart's Gin and Buchu will do. There are no conditions, write at once. (2)~d-su
 For sale in Montgomery. Ala, by Gay, Hardie X Durr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
Honest Election League.

>-o ,hot the new constitution has been .aonted a move is on foot here in Dal- las among the Democrats to form an Honest Election League. One has been organized ln Mobile. and several gentie- men here, interested in honest eiecuons' have talked the matter over and nave written to Mobile for a copy of the con stitution and by-Iaws of the organization in that city. with the view to forming a similar society in this city. For many years past there has been quiet revolt in the blackbelt against frauds In cleo tions. It was tolerated because 1t couid not be helped. The negro preponderance over whites made it necessary to resort to the manipulation of ballots in order to keep the white man on top. Ihe Democracy of this section felt 1t to De their duty to manipulate the negro bal lot for the good of the white race and many il man who read his Bible and said his prayers regularly would pray God the night before the election to enable him to go to the polls and do his full duty toward keeping good and pure men in office through the changing of the ballots.
 Now that there is no longer any neces- sity for fraud these men will join this Honest Election League. and woe to the man hereafter who is caught putting his nanQ m a DdllOt DON to CHduse tuc iOoo'' of an election. These men claim that the negro is eliminated from active politics now and they propose to see that the ballot in the future is restored to its original purity. It is thought that from now on there will be something like the contests that were had before the war between Whigs and Democrats, when every mans ballot counted for what 1t was worth. Many think that the new constitution will result in the formation of two parties here in this State. but there is no indication of such result in Dallas at this time. There are only two or three white Republicans in Dal- las County and 1t will be impossible for them to rally around them enough men to form a party of that faith.
 To keep down two parties some think ing Democrats are of the opinion that now that we have no black hordes to contend with. that it would be better to do away wI,n primaries and conventions for county officers altogether and let the fight it out at the polls in the general elections. This idea is gaining a good many a1herents and there is no telling what the idea may lead to in a year or two. One thing is certain: however, and that is. that no negroes will be registered here in Dallas County who cannot comply fully with the provisions of the new con stitution. After two or three negroes have applied in the precinct and turned down. the others will take warning and keep away from the appointments of the registrars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29

married. but be can't get his license. because he does not know anybody to go on his bonds''
 The two news-gatherers went across the street and heard his story and told the young man that they might help him out. Frank Love was coming down Broad Street at the time and some one asked him if he would not go on the young mans bond 10 get his maria ge license Certainly" was Loves reply They met Mir. Tom Rhobowski on the way to the court house. and he, too, had warm place in his heart for the young couple, and he joined the quartette and said he would gladly sign the bond with Frank Love.
 They all went to the court house and the license was soon procured and all started back to the Pettus Hotel, where the bride-to-be was stopping. The young man went up and knocked at the doof Of his sweethearts room and told her that he had his license and to get ready as quickly as possible and they would all go to the court house and get Judge Pitts to tie the knot.
 Tom RhoboWski nailed hack that was passine and pretty soon the young couple were on the way to Dallas Coun- tvs Temple of Justice. where Judge Pitts made them man and wife.
 The groom is c. l. Ellison and his bride was Miss May Mcdowell. both of Clanton. Chiffon County. They had driv- en from Clanton to Maplesville d dist ance of fifteen miles. and arrived there
  was a dark. ireary. rainy day, but the young couple were not to be deterred from accom- plishing their purpose to get married. so they got closed hack and drove to Selma last night. arriving here about IF o'clock. They had been riding continuouslys since o'clock Monday morning. at which time the young lady slipped out of her room at her father s house and joined her lover
 She was very much fatigued from her long ride. but was ready at Il oclocH this morning to go to the court house and carry out her part of the program. They will remain in Selma until noon to- morrow. when they will go to Calera and thence back to Clanton. where they hope to receive the fathers forgiveness correspondent that the girls mother was dead and that her father disliked to give her up, as she was the only girl. The bride is a handsome young woman or 19. and the couple were very happy alter they had procured their license and were Mr. Ellison telegraphed the young bride'sfather last night that they had been married.
 Steam Roller Arrives,
 The twelve ton steam roller ordered by the City Council of Selma to worS the streets, arrived in a freight depot this morning. The grading of the streets will commence as soon as the weather breaks and then the big steam roller will be put to work. making the gravel | that will be placed on the streets smooth | and hard. A man will be sent here py | the maker of the steam roller. who VIII run it for week and show the city | how to manipulate the ponderous ma | chine. Selma has long needed good | streets and it Is sincerely to be hoped | now that this much desired object Will | be accomplished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
Adopted a Little Roy.

Mr. John Scogsins. of South Side. was in the city today. He had been to the Summertield Orphans Home and brought home with him little boy, whom he will adopt. He Was in the city for the purpose of getting d lawyer to draw up the papers of adoption.
 John Scoggins is planter. and is one of the biggest hearted men on the South Side. He was completely carried away with the little boy that he had selecte and was talking about the child all the time. This little child bereft of father and mother. will find warm welcome in h. adopted home Other men situ- ated as John Ssoggins is. might do like wise, and give some little orphan child home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
Mrs. Menzo Watson Dead.

Mrs Menzo Watson died this morning. Mrs. Watson has been complaining lit- tie of late and was not able to fill her accustomed pew in the Presbyterian Church Sunday. She complained of a shortness of breath. but no one thought that she was seriously i'll. She arose this morning at her accustomed time, but complained of feeling unwell. She combed her head and was in the act of commencing to dress herself when she was seen to stagger as if about to fall.
 Her daughter, Mrs Driscoll. went to her and placed her on the side of the bed. She fell back gently and her life was gone. Paralysis of the heart caused death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29

MT. Menzo Watson, her husband, brought his wife ana child to Cahaba from the North before the war. MT. Watson died four or five years ago. Mrs. Watson was one of the best women who ever lived in Selma and there was pro- found regreat throughout the city today when the news became known that she had died so suddenly.
 Mrs. Watson was consistent member of the First Presbyterian Church and commanded the respect and love of all, always be found at her post of duty in the church. Selma lost one of it's best women when Mrs. Watson was called from the cares and troubles of this life to the great beyond.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
All Cases Dismissed.

Ex-Back Tax Commissioner Rountree had several cases still pending Tn tne City Court, which had not been dlsposedi q of. Col. s. W. John, his attorney, did not show up yesterday to prosecute ar the cases, and the attorneys for the par lies apainst whom the cases were pend ing moved to dismiss them. Judge Mabry entered an order on the records of the court, dismissing all of the pend ing cases. Colonel John arrived in selma this morning and made motion to re instate the cases on the docket. Juuge Mabry informed him that he could hot reinstate them without the consent or or the attorneys on the other her side; tide: wsye De not mt hack on the docket. Colonel John explained that he had an important,
 case before the Supreme Court and couii not get here in time. but that made no difference. as the cases were dis- missed for good. This Is the, end of the celebrated eases instituted by Captalh Rountree, while ne was Back Tax Com missioner. and which stirred up so much
 antagonism to the law in Dallas County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
A Runaway Marriage.

of Alabama and Broad Street early this morning. was tall. slender. handsome young fellow about B or A years of age.
 He looked lonesome and disconsolate. He was stranger in a strange land. MT.
 Eliasberg came across the street to where vOur representative and another newspa- per man was standing, and pointed the young man out. and said; There Is young fellow who has run awdy to get
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
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SPECIAL NOTICE.

City subscribers to The Ad- ! vertiser are hereby notified not to pay any money to colored 3 carriers. Regular collectors will ! call and coAect all subscrip- ! tions at regular intervals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
selma's Public Building.

The bill for a public building in Selma comes up before the committee in Wash ington Friday. Congressman Bowie is taking a very active hand in getting the bill through He has written and tele- graphed several prominent citizens in re- gard to the matter. Below is letter that he has written to Mayor A. l.. Mo- Leod on the subject:
 Washington, D. C., Jan. 9. Hon. A. l.. Mcleod, Mayor:
 "The enclosed circular letter has just been received. I wired you late this af- ternoon before receipt of this for some general information. This letter speci- fies just what is wanted. Please get up answers in full> and forward me so they will reach me not later than Thursday.
 Sincerely yours.
 Sydney J. Bowie.
 Washington D. C., Feb. 1, 1902.
 Dear Sir-A bill has been introduced in Congress providing for the purchase of site in your city and the erection thereon of a Government building to be used for postoffice and other government tai purposes This committee desires ac- curate information from you upon which to base it's action. Will you kindly aid us along the following lines:
 What yas your population in 1900 and what is it now?
 What is your estimate for population in 1920?
 will the city or citizens donate site ? of not, what is the lowest cost price of a site about 100x150 feet in the busl- ness part of city?
 Give values of land on principal street and second principal street
 Describe the general character of busi- ness done in the city and state number of i railroad lines leading thereto
 Mention six of the best buildings in | city with cost of construction of each and character of material used. Why should a Government building be erected in your city?
 "Is there a Government building in your county? If not. give location and distance from your city of such build ing. Yours truly. David H. Mercer Chairman"
 The City Council of Selma met last i lie building for our city. President At liins called the meeting to order and, af- ter discussing the matter for awhile | Councilman M. J. Meyer introduced the l following resolution, which was adopted That the President of the Council and | the City Attorney secure all the informa- tion necessary to answer all the questions asked by Congress in order to secure a public building in Selma, and that they go to Washington at on"a at the expense of the City of Selma: and. further, that the Mayor of Selma be requested to call a mass meeting by the citizens for tomor- row evening with the request that some citizen be appointed to accompany the President and City Attorney to Wash ington."
 A mass meeting of the citizens of our city was held at the Hook and Ladder rooms this afternoon. at which the mat ter was thoroughly discussed and enthu- siastically endorsed. General Pettus and General Morgan are also deeply interest ed in the passage of the measure and our people sincerely hope that the bin giving | Selma a public building will become d law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29

and will prevent many of them from breaking the law. It will have another good effect, for it will cause many one to hustle around and get up tne money for his fine, whereas ne wouio work it out on the streets II " "efe not for wearing stripes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
NEIL BEING GROOMED MAY ENTER RACE FOR THE
 LEGISLATURE. Selma Newspaper Man Suggested as | One of the Members from Dallas-The Matter of a
 Federal Building.
Advertiser Bureau,

Seluld, JdHs 70.
 It is rumored here that one reason h. E. L. Mel ,editor of The Journal, did not apply for the office of Back Tax Commissioner was that his friends are thinking of entering him as one or the three members of the lower house rom Dallas MT. Mel has been connected with Selma journalism for the past ten or twelve years. He served as Con- gressman Robbinss private secretary while that gentleman was a member or Congress and then came home and re- stunned his old place as City Editor Of The Journal. When Captain H. c. Graham, the editor of The Journal. died about two years ago. MT. Mel was elevated to the editorship of the paper he had served so faithfully and has filled the position with signal ability ever since, except for few months when he was serving as secretary of the Morgan Campaign Committee.
 Mir. Mel is well known to the public men of Alabama and should he decide to enter the race for representative would make a fine run. He is popular here al home and there is little doubt but that he would land as one of the winners should he decide to become a candidate. The newspaper men of Selma would back MT. Mel to a man, and every one of them would like to see him run and scome out victorious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29

It is the opinion of leading salesncn that London consumes no fewer than 5, oOo," zoo fowls a year whi if eoenlv divi e' among the population would allow a.oIt ,hrae per head per annum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
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Werner Luckow Dead.

Philadelphia. Jan. 8.-Werner Luckow, aged % years. well known newspaper and magazine illustrator is dead in this city, after an illness of two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
Visited Their Uncle.

ton s. c. and MT. R. c. Hunt of Au- gusta. gust Ca. were the guests on Sunday of the Rev Thomas J. Crosby, havlng iourneved to Selma to pay their respects to their uncle, Mir. Crosby.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-29
A YOUNG, STRONG MAN, APPEAR ENTLY IN PERFECT HEALTH, TOOK A SLIGHT COUGH
 AND DIED WITHIN
 ONE WEEK.
The Doctors Attending Him Said: :: Had He Taken Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey While He Thought He Was Healthy, It Would Have Built Up New Tissue and Prevented His Untimely
 Death"

Thousands like this young man are run down and their blood is impoverished, and they do not know it until 1t is too late. The case years of age, who was the picture of health. He contracted a slight bronchial cough on "Wednesday; which gradually grew worse until the lungs, which was followed by more hemorrhages which cut him of in the prime of life. He died the next Wednesday, just one week from the day he went home appa- rently a strong man.
 Lessons like this should teach every one to be careful of the condition of the system. See that ,the blood is kept rich and circulates perfectly and that the tissues of the body are not wasting without your knowledge. If you think the system is run down, if you take cold easily. if you have hacking cough, ticking in your throat. take Duffys Pure Malt Whis- key. It will cure the cough and cold and pre- vent any further complications Duffys Pui Malt Whiskey is absolutely pure and contains no fusel oil or otAer dangerous ingredient; Do not nll your system full of drugs and compounds that you know nothing about. They injure the stomach and merely deaden the pain They do not cure. A leading New York doctor said ''DUFFYS PURE MALT WHISkEY is a form of food already. digested." It aids di gestion, stimulates and enriches the blood, tones the heart builds new tissue. gives elas- ticity to the muscles and invigorates the brain.
 Stopped Hemprrhages.
 Nashua City, N. H., June IS, 1901.
 Gentlemen-It is with great pleasure that Soe. s to 3, HS%T Ma not have been here today only for your won, derful medicine. 1 have used all kinds of medicine and been under the care of doctors. I have had three severe attacks of grip and pneumonia, which have left me with bad cough and weak heart. l am 67 years old It has toned up my system and stopped the hemorrhages and l cough put very little. only regret that did not know of your whs key before. I cannot express what 1t has done for me- I beg to remain yours respectfully,
 MRS. H. C. ARLINGTON.
 FREEING game counters for whist, euchre etc. send 4 cents in stamps to cover postage.
 CAUTION: Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey sold in sealed bottles only. If offered in bulk other than in our patent bottle 1t is a fraud Be sure you get the genuine. All druggists and grocers, or direct, Sl.00 bottle Medi cal booklet sent free. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.,, Rochester. N. Y.
 Sold by E. G. Fowler, Druggist.