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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Assessment of Candidates.

vior and let him through the roof. He told of the importance of prayer for un- converted persons.
 Peculiar interest and feeling was at tached to the service and brief talks were made by few of the congregation.
 The service at o'clock last night at the Court Street Methodist Church, was presided over by Rev. J. A. Rice. D. D., the pastor. who is acting on the Arrange ment Committee in the absence of Rev. A. L. Andrews. D. D., who is in Wash ingtOn. D. c.
 The opening prayer was offered by Rev. Neal l.. Anderson of the Central Presby- terian Church.
 Adams Street Baptist Church, made an able presentation ot the cause. taking for his text For the love of Christ con- straineth me-" and his theme, "The Great Motive Power"
 He referred to "the scientific world and spoke of the force best adapted to turn the wheels of manufactures. to drive our trains of cars, or propel ships.
 pr. Gregory said:
 ''The world has ever been seeking for the great force that could lift up weak. selfish. sln-cured man to higher plane of life. Prior to the coming of Christ, there had been three great nations. who had produced three great failures. viz with the law 3. The Jews with cere- mony. Then Jesus Christ came with the magnificent successful I be lifted up. will draw all men unto me. This Is the worlds great motive power"
 The speaker then Sy personal applica- tion, proceeded to show how this power should be used.
 The service at the Central Presbyterian Church at 12 o'clock today will be pre- sided over by Rev. J. II. James of the Perry Street Methodist Church. Rev. Neal L. Anderson will preach to the con- gregation at the Court Street Church to- night.
 The managing committee cordially re- quest the presence of the business mon of the city to attend the monday ser vices which close promptly at l o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
May Modifv Franchise.

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen Of Woodlawn suburb of Birmingham, will hold a regular meeting on Monday night. and 1t Is believed that there will be modification of it's franchise offered to the Seaboard Air Line to pass through that city. The proposition made by the Board last week could not be accepted by the Seaboard, the railroad claiming that the demands were unreasonable. The Seaboard will build a handsome depot in Woodlawn and will take care of the street on which 1t will pass through the suburb. The Seaboard is pushing the work of construction between Atlanta and Birmingham, the contractors promis- ing to have the roadway ready by Sep tember. Trains should be in. operation by December.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
An Enjoyable Musicale.

On Tuesday evening a number of the friends of Mrs. and Miss Dora Stcrntield were dplightfully entertained at a musical at their desldence on Alabama Street.
 The parlors were beautifully decorated with Spring blossoms and Easter lies and the guests enjoyed lovely musical program which was rendered with finish and elegance.
 Among those who assisted were the fol- lowing:
 Misses Nellie Jones, Anna May deYam- pert. Katie Griffin, Annie Laurie, Ellen Dexter, Mittie Holt, Bessie Clark, Elolse Saddler. Ethel Tresslar, Mollie Yelverton, Lorana Cain, Llie Belle smith, Leo Dreyfus. Irma Bernheimer, Adelma Moses, Fletcher Pierson, Alma Hertz, Dora Marcus, Eunice Helton, Phiilppa Marks. Glycine Branscombe, Juliette Gas senheimer, Rosa Marcus, Genie Burke, Cecile Loeb, Clara Ely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
CITY PRIMARY ON APRIL 6;;
 MAJORITY PLAN WAS ADOPTED

date for Alderman from Ward 4, submit- ted for that reason, his resignation as a member of the Council. Colonel Charles P. Jones was elected to succeed him with out opposition.
 The vacancies on the Council having been filled the members immediately pro- ed to the election of the Council officers Colonel Jones was reelected President W. c. Smith was chosen as secretary
 Present Membership.
 At the completion of the organization of the Council the doors were thrown open to the small crowd in waiting. After all vacancies had been filled the mem bership of the Council was announced as follows:
 Ward 10. c. Dibble. Joe Abraham.
 Ward 2-w w. Heron, w, C. Smith.
 Ward S-W. T. Seibels, c. A. Lanier, Jr. Ward 4-C. P. Jones. w. NJ. Browder. Ward 5-J. H. Hardaway, John Connors. Ward 6--J. J. Farley, W. J. Tooie;
 Only one member of the council w. J: that two matters which would come be- fore the Council in his opinion should be settled at that meeting. The Council should, he thought name the date for jorlty vote for Mayor should be required,
 Regulations of Primary.
 w. w. Heron moved that a majority
 
 that is, unless one candidate received a majority of the total vote cast the two candidates receiving the highest number of votes should enter into second prl- mary.
 An amendment to the Heron motion was offered. It was suggested that the majority rule should not apply to the race for alderman -at-large, but that the three candidates for alderman-at-large re- cetving the highest number of votes ha daoIarad nominated the rule applying in the wards. The sugges- tion was put In the form of motion and 1t was adopted. Thus amended, the Her ron motion was adopted.
 Mir Connors moved that action upon the selection of a date for the primary be postponed to a later meeting of the Council.
 April 6 is the Date.
 This motion was laid upon the table.
 MT. Heron moved that Monday, April G. be named for the primary and the lno- ton prevailed
 MT Lanier suggested that the date for the second primary sEould be named, but Colonel Jones said that he thought that such action was h0rdly necessary.
 "One of the candidates, said Colonel Jones. may run like a scared wolf before the primary Is over and second primary may not be called for"
 Mir Lanier withdrew his suggestion. Mir. Browder moved that the candidates be assessed Tor the expenses or tne pTl- mary as follows: Candidates for Mayor $2O, candidates for alderman-at-large Sl0 candidates for alderman from the wards $5.
 Assessment of Candidates. As a substitute for that motion Mir Selbels moved that a committee of thre' be appointed to fix the train charges foi candidates which committee should alsC report at the next meeting of the Coun eli a set of regulations for the govern | ment of the primary.
 The Seibels's substitute was adopted The president named on that committee | Messrs Harda way. Browder and SeiDels The Council decided that it's next meet | ing should be held Wednesday, March 20 at o'clock The Council then adjourned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
R. c. Johnson Guilty.

R. c. Johnon has been found guilty in the United States Court here on a charge of passing a raised bill. Last December it is alleged that Johnson raised two one dollar bills to s10 and passed them sue cessfully, choosing as his victims Hirsch- field & Goldberg of Bessemer, two Hebrew merchants who had recently moved to America Johnson entered a plea of guilty, but stated that he did not know the bills had been raised. Under the circumstances, Judge T. G. Jones would not allow the plea of guilty to be en- tered Johnson after being found guilty, was sentenced to eighteen months in the penitentiary in Atlanta.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
BACK IN PHENIX CITY.
Duval G. Harris Arrested in New Or
 leans by Marshal Campbell.


 Phenix City. March 8.-CSpeciaD-Du- val G. Harris was brought to PheniX Clty at noon today by MarShad Wood Campbell and is now In jail awaiting ms preliminary trial, which will take place tomorrow. The report that Harris was under arrest at Pearington. Miss, proved to be a mistake when Marshal Campbell arrived there. Harris had been spotted but was not under arrest.
 In some way Harris learned that the Pearlington Sheriff had received hls pho tograph which would lead to his identi- fication and arrest. At noon Monday he disappeared from Pearlington. Marshal Campbell discovered that ne had ms va lise sent to New orleans. He followed the valise and fingered about the office until if was called for A boy asked for the grip and Marshall Campbell shadowed the how The how took to the outskirts of New Orleans and went direct to little shack out of toWS The boy entered and Marshal Campbell followed.
 Inside the officer found his man. liar ris took his arrest meekly when he saw Marshal Campbell.
 much eagerness by the peope of Phenix City. Sachem Lavender of Cchee Tribe of Red Men today swore out a warran for Harris. who was chief of records of the trihe He Is said to be short with the tribe to the amount of $2l3SD. He was also secretary and treasurer of the Trinity is charged with being short to the amount of 80 It has also been reported that Harris was short with an insurance com pany with which he was connected. He left about six weeks ago.
 The officers located Harris at Pearling- ton Miss. through a letter which he had written 10 a woman in Columbus. Mar shai Campbell is being highly compliment ed upon the neat manner in which he trapped his man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
CONSPICUOUS IN A BALLROOM
Flakes of Dandruff on the Collar and Shoulders of a Gentleman in
 Full Dress.

This Is the thing you quite frequenuy .oe In the ballroom-a mans black dress coat literally covered with dandruff.
 Ii must be annoying to the wearer. and certainly not a pleasant thing to observe. But dandruff can be eradcated. It Is germ disease that will some day cause badness.
 Newbro's Herpicide kills the hair-de- stroying germ. and stimulates the hair to a rich, abundant growth; 1t does more keeps the hair soft and pliant.
 Furthermore Herpicide is most pleas- ant toilet accessory; pleasing or odor, and cooling to the scalp. Sold by leading druppists. Send 1Oc. in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit, Mich. E. C.. Fowler, Special Agent. thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
A PRIMARY ORDERED.
Democrats to Nominate Candidate for
 Solicitor of Madison,

Huntsville, March 1S-(SpeciaD-The Democratic Executive Committee of Madison County has ordered primary election for March 2S for the nomination of a Democratic candidate for County Solicitor. The special election for Solici- tor will be held April 21 and although there is no opposition to the Democrats the committee considered it the wisest policy to have a primary. Shelby s. Fletcher and Hon. Tanored Betts con testing for the Democratic nomination.
 At the meeting of the committee Shelby S. Fletcher. the Secretary, resigned and D. D. Overton was elected to the va cancy. M. R. Matthews was elected Sec reIary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Eagles Go to Louisville

A number of members of Birmingham Aerie, Fraternal Order of Eagles, left here this morning for Louisville, where they go to assist tomorr ow in the install lation of an Aerie in the order with 479 members. The Birmingham Aerie has a member ship now of more than 200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Went for Sam Ellis

Secret Service Agent E. P. Adams went to Chattanooga today after Sam Ellis. the young white man recently arrested there and wanted here, charged with passing raised bills. Ellis failed to put in an appearance at his trial in this city recently and telegrams were sent order ing his arrest. MT. McAdams took along necessary papers with which to bring Ellis back to Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

The cotton market in this city has drop ped off to almost nothing and within the past week less than 100 bales have been brought in. If the cotton is in the coun- try 1t will not be seen for some time now as planters are about to begin their plow- ing and will not stop to sell cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Republicans to Fall in Line.

It is announced that twenty out of thir- ty-four members of the Republican State Executive Committee have promised to fall in line with the policy of the Wash ington administration as to the negroes in Alabama. The referees of Federal patronage are elated over the turn of af- fairs. l-.... IA lI
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

You can't get sunbeam out of turnip, but you can get satisfied look on mothers face when her boy wears Mothers Friend Waists; there's a certain snap and style about them that's miss ing in the other kind, and the prices appeal---5Oc and 75c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Bessemer's Police Commissioners.

Much interest is being taken at Besse- sner over the appointment today by Gov ernor Jelks ofs a police commission for that place. It is stated that the consti- nationality of the bill creating the com mission would be attacked beyond doubt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Want More Policemen.

The Birmingham police commission to- night made request of the Board of AL dermen for an appropriation to increase the police force here to one hundred men, The request was referred to the Police Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

The City Council met last night and re- ceived a report from the School Commit tee that the wall of the new county school which threatened to fall has been re- stored Interest for twelve months on large number of electric light notes held fbby a New England capitalist was Qrde- ed paid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
UNION CHURCH SERVICES.
Dr. o. F. Gregory Preached Last
 Night

The fourth day of the evangelical ser ,,,ceS heId hv the churches of Montgom- ery was marked by great interest.
 At the noon service at the Central Pres bvterian Church Rev c. A. Stakely, D. E. pastor of the First Baptist Church, spoke of the faith of the @ fo9r t Inth tho wno sa brought their paralytic friend to tne oa-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

Congressman Richardson went to Flor ence today to look after public business. Preparations are being carried forward in Florence for the opening of work on the Colbert Shoals canal in which Judge Richardson IS deeply interested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
The News of Birmingham

Three of the commissioners appointed are merchants, one a salesman and the other a mechanic. Bessemer's police de- partment has less than q dozen members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
ORGANIZED THE DECATURs.
Retail Merchants of the Town Mem
 bers of Association,

New Decatur, March 18-(SpeciaD-G. J. Williams, national organizer of the Re tail Grocers' Association, was In the city last night and organized a local associa- ton for the two Decaturs with about ten members. Eugene Ferris was elected President; H. O. Troup, Vice President; T. D. Wilkinson. Secretary; w. H. Ay- cock Treasurer. John Holland and II. O. Troup were elected to draft a constitu- ton and by laws. The members of this loca Association will join the national association. The next meeting will be held at the court house March H at which time 1t is expected that the association will get many other new members. w. w. Garnett was barred from membership on account of being both retailer and wholesaler.
 The future prospects of the Decaturs Is brighter today than ever before and, although there is no boom, there is more building being done at this time and more contemplated than for many years past. J. E. Lane, a contractor, has the con tracts closed for the erection of twenty dwellings to cost on an average of $l,5OO each.
 erection of several handsome business blocks, and with a $20,0O0 Y. M. C. A. building a certainty, tho enlargement of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad shops almost completed and with the prospects bright for the building of an electric street railway, the future of the Decaturs indeed seems bright.
 The injunction which was served against Josh Brown of the American Ho- tel in Decatur. by MT Sanders of the Bismarck. restraining Brown from run ming the hotel has been dissolved and Mrs Josh Brown IS now running the ho- tel as formerly. Mir Sanders conducted the American Hotel before MT. Brown took charge of 1t.
 
 The Morgan County Telephone Com many, the new independent company, have their system completed and opened up their exchange here yesterday. The South ern Bell Is still doing business here also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
THE HORRORS
 OF THE DRINK HABIT Cured Speedily and Permanently by THE SAINT OMER REMEDY.

mus NMRVELOUS speclfc can be admlnis- tered in a glass of water. in tea, coffee. milk ar other liquid. in food absolutely without the ratient's knowledge consent, and will cure or destroy the appetite for alcoholic stim- uiants, whether the patient is social thinker. a tppler. steady or periodical drunkard, or odorless and the only BOTANICAL remedy fin the world for the secret cure of the disease Licoholism in all its forms. The ST OMER REMEDY is a physcian's prescription. and cures the disease by it's action on the terminal nerves and mucous membranes of the stomach healthy normal appetite. and, by it's stimu- IatIng and quetng action the heart and vital organs, brings sound. restful sleep to the drink racked frame. without the use of poison ous minerals, opium or other narcotics. Sold at druggists or sent prepaid. plainly wrapped. for SI Trial treatment absolutely free by writing the ST. oMER SOCIETY. 3s Fremont St Boston, Mass.
 The ST. OMER REMEDY sold in Montgom- cry by E. C. Fowler, Druggist. Ihu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

Pure high grade Acid Phosphate, the best. Marks 6 Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

In the Criminal Court the case of W. H. Pickens, charged with keeping gaming tables, is on trial. .Pickens was arrested last November in Ensley, the steel su- burb. in a raid by the county's sheriff department. A special car was employed in bringing men arrested in this raid to the city. More than 100 witnesses and spectators are watching the case, Pick ems being quite popular at Ensley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
New Pastor in Charge.

Rev. Allen R. Moore, the new pastor of the First Christian Church, arrived here today from Lancaster, Ky. and to- night conducted the mid-week prayer ser vice of the church here. He was met at the depot by a number of the congrega- tion and given a warm welcome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
Health Remarkably Coco

Dr. E. H. Sholl, chairman of the Jef- ferson County Board of Health, when asked today concerning the health of Bir- mingham, said: The general health Ut the community is remarkably good"
 Trial of W. H. Pickens.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19
DANGEROUS ULCERS



 noticed that nsgnf scratch bruise ppe game At this gowths seo nen the tano inoles and pnpes a hear t M almostfrom birth begnning the neal and before the hsalth large eating ulcers. continues sooa' AAfs'
 healing then be blood Some old tant poison that has been umberng is beginning to assert ise bad These rooted the blood and while washes salves etc., keep the surface clean they not healing blood medicine to purify and strengthen the polluted blood (S S ~ and tonic to build the general system is what is needed and S. s. s. is just such remedy No oJolo) poison is powerful and no germ so deadly
 - that this great vegetable blood remedy cannot reach every kind quickly yield its wonderful curative Tes old ulcer write all about ned al advice information desire will be given by phy- dans without charge 77E SWIFT SEcx7c CO., GAs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

Fertilizers-Call for free premium list at Marks & Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-19

The Morgan County Telephone Com pany, the new Independent company, have their system completed and opened up their exchange here yesterday. The South ern Bell Is still doing business here also.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17
Grand May Festival.

The members of the German
Benevolent Association are plan
ming to hold a grand festival at
the City Park, May 3. Extern
sive preparations ire being made
to make this an enjoyable time.
Tom Watkins, proprietor of the
Anadarko Furniture Store, has
agreed to give a fine, SO rocking
chair to the first couple married
on the picnic grounds on that
day, and d. Turner, another
Main street furniture dealer, will
give a 50. pair of pillows to the Sec
ond couple. Several other bust
ness men have signified their
willingness to assist in every way
possible, to make this a gala day
for the association.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17

Last week at Snyder Okla,
there was a great deal of talk in
regard to irrigation, the govern
ment proposing to erect dams in
the Wichita mountains which are
about three miles from the city,
and to irrigate that portion of
land south to the Red river. The
mountain streams will supply all
the water that Is necessary and
the natural elevation will give
plenty Of slope TO carry the water
everywhere. The surveyors will
start to work soon in view Of
making an estimate of the cost.
Mrs. Max Melster and Miss
Selma Wilkie. of Milwaukee Wis,
spent yesterday in Anadarko. In
the forenoon they visited the In
dian schools and grass houses in
company with two former friends
and acquaintances Messrs. S. b.
Sturgis and j.. r.. Moore. These
ladies have been spending the
winter months i'm Oklahoma, the
guests of Mr.. Finney, who is
president of the Katy railroad.
now building into Oklahoma City
They say they enjoyed their ex-
%cursiou TO Auadarko and For.
Sill most of all and succeeded il
getting some nice Indian curios
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17
Randlett Items.
Mrs. Robt. butcher was in An
adarko Monday.

Mrs. Robt. butcher was in An
adarko Monday.
DR.. Tullis of Lawton spent
Sunday in Randlett.
Mr.. A. F. Hanson is shipping
hay from this place.
Mrs. O. w. Rogers who has
been ill for some time is still con-
fined TO her bed.
Miss Lillian Phipps and her
brother Dick attended the dance
at Mr.. Thinkers Tuesday night.
Mr.. NJ. Hester and John Dillon
spent Sunday at Minco and re-
port having a very enjoyable
time.
Mr.. George Ines who has
leased some Indian land south of
here moved on it and is blowing
and making garden.
M. Hester is again on his farm
at this place after having spent
some few weeks with his brother
r.. Hester at Apache.
Miss Nora Taylor of Chickasha
who had been visiting Mrs. JEFF
Kendall of this place returned tc
her home Saturday. Miss Tay-
lor while here made many friends
and all r hoping she will visit
here again in the near future.
Mr.. Andy Tinker gave a dance
at his home south east of here
Tuesday night at which a large
crowd was in attendance. Mrs
Honaker, his sister, acting a:
hostess and Fred Hall as flool
manager. All spent an enjoy
able time and everything was Z
decided success.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17
Coffee Demonstration.

Smith & Beall, the Broadway
grocers, have arranged with An
ma Mabel E. Leighty, Of San
Francisco, TO give a demonstra-
ton of the merits of j. A. Fol-
gers Golden Gate" coffee, at
their store, April 20, 81, % and
%. The ladies are especially in
vited to come and try a cup of
this delicious coffee. 195tf
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17
Baptist adde's Entertainment.

The entertainment to be given
at McAmnch's Hall Friday night
by the ladies of the Baptist
church, promises to be unusually
interesting, as a splendid musi-
cal and literary program has
been prepared. These ladies' are
excellent entertainers and spare
no time, trouble or expense in
making these occasions a sue
cess.
Anadarko daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 1901-190?, 1903-04-17
...LOCAL NEWS.


Mortgage blanks for sale at
this office.
Final proof blanks can be had
at this office.
All job work guaranteed at the
Democrat office.
n. n. Bell, of Perry, is regis
tered at the Germania.
For McAlister fancy lump coal,
call up G.. II. Kamm, phone 43.
Gish, Brooke d Co., sell tomb
stones and monuments. l75tf
100 labels gets a bread knife
at the Anadarko bakery. 1877