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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
GUILTY AS CHARGED" SAYS
 JURY IN FRANKLIN CASE
GOOdwater Constable is Fined $l,OOO, Lowest Punishment Allowable The Jury Recommend
 cd Him to the Mercy Of the Court.

Guilty as charged" was the verdict of the Federal jury trying the peonage case against Robert N. Franklin of Goodwa- ter yesterday morning
 The mercy of the court was recom- mended by the jury and in compliance with this recommendation, Judge Thomas G. Jones imposed the lowest fine. $1, 900. On payment of $500 of the fine further execution of the sentence was suspended until further order of the court. After paying the fine Franklin left for his Coosa County home last night
 The verdict was returned between 9:30 and 10 o'clock yesterday morning. Frank lin accepted the verdict with composure. The foreman of the jury was Joseph Powell of Montgomery.
 A number of citizens of Coosa County, friends of the defendant, w. H. Couse, the ex-Notary. and D. H. Riddle. counsel for the defense, all of whom played sem sational parts in the trial of the case, were present. Couse did not return to Rollins.
 After the verdict had been announced and the mercy of the court recommended. the following dialogue took place between the Court and Franklin:
 Sentence of Court.
 The Court (to defendanD: What have you to say why sentence should not be imposed upon you
 Defendant replies did not know he was violating the law and was sorry for 1t.
 The Court: You know ignorance of the law Is no excuse, especially where a thing is wrong in itself. I think the verdict of the jury was the only one they could have rendered The only good thing that l can say for you in this transaction is. that you would not take the stand and perjure yourself. That is to your credit That jury has recommended you to mercy Perhaps the jury was wiser as to this than the court. That was a hor- rible state of affairs in that country. If your boy had been taken up in that way. jerlked up, tried without any authority of law. carried off somewhere and hired to somebody as was done in the case of Pat Hill. the chances are 1t would not have been investigated. and that you would have taken the law in vour own hands. A manly man ought to feel that it Is his duty to protect the weak and the defence less. You hear it said by people every day in the common walks of life. 'T would just as soon hit bahv." whv? Because baby Is helpless am goinC to heed that recommendation of the iurv au not goinR to put the sentence +Nat other- wise would have been mt uaon vnu have been moved to so~7A extent hv the representations made about vour hAInIass family. and vour nno 'eRoAd corfndo-ate To father. and also by she belief that afte~ all mercy Is best. The government and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

to in1ame one against the other, to try to remove such obstacles to our prosper ity and the mutual trust and confidence, which all good men of all sections desire to see entertained in every part of the country. by stating facts known to me which will undeceive many good people. and bring about a better state of feeling. l have, therefore. felt it high duty to state these Iacts to you.
 Gentlemen, you have been manly. and have well discharged disagreeable duty, and l thank you. You can return on Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
 The jurors not residing in Montgomery left for their respective homes. after remaining in Montgomery five days. The scene in the Government Building yes- terday afternoon was in contrast with what 1t has been for the past few months. Every day. negro witnesses, Coosa and Tallapoosa County farmers, attorneys, and United States Secret Ser vice men could be seen in the lobby lead ing to the court room. But yesterday, in the afternoon hours, they were non est For the first time in three months the of flee of the District Attorney was closed before nightfall and the chamber of Judge Jones was empty. For with the disposal of the Franklin case, no men charged with violations of the peonage statutes will be tried until the next term of court
 The disposal of these cases has been rapid First came the unexpected plea of guilty from John W. Pace of Dadeville, then the pleas of guilty from the Cosbys, followed by the sensational mistrial and subsequent plea of guilty of Fletcher Turner and finally the conviction of Rob ert N Franklin.
 The Franklin case consumed a week in its trial. On Monday the case was called Tuesday the Court took the evidence for the Government and heard the sensational testimony of W. H. Couse, Notary Pub lic, and self-constituted ex-ofIicio Justice of the Peace, in regard to the change of his dockets and the methods of his court. Wednesday more evidence was heard, containing the sensational evidence of D. H. Riddle, the attacked attorney, in reply to the testimony of Couse. The next day arguments of Riddle and Assistant Dis trict Attorney Sternfeld were heard, both of whom created a stir in the court room on account of their heated speeches in re- gard to each other. Friday the arguments were concluded and the charge of Judge Jones was delivered.
 It will be remembered that Franklin was charged with causing Pat Hill and. four other negroes to be held in a con dition of involuntary servitude by John W. Pace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

all good men desire more to stop these ! things than any thing else. The sentence l ol the law Is, that you be fined $1, 900, that | IS the lowest fine, and stand committed
 until it is paid
 At the conclusion of his remarks to the
 defendant, Judge Jones turned to the fury ana after expressing his appreciation of 1 tneir services, spoke eloquently on the
 controversy entered into by press and
 public over his attitude in the neopa ga
 cases. Judge Jones said:
 Judge Jones on Verdict.
 The Court-Gentlemen, I do not seq ur-
 der the evidence, how you could have re- turned any other verdict With regard to your recommendation In behalf of the defendant. I have only to say that I snail bear in mind your recommendation ana that 1t gives me pleasure, so far as
 u IS consistent with justice, when a jury to him u think it is proper for me to make further statement to the jury which Is proper at this time. as the other cases nave been continued, and which would
 not nave been proper. in my opinion. at any tune prior to this You have seen
 great deal In the public prints attack
 !,s iils Ihe motlve with which these prosecu-
 tIohs were begun, the motive of the Tudee
 Tn endeavoring to administer the law
 some of the papers going so far as to ihsist that these prosecutions were a po-
 Iitlcal raid upon thhe people of the South
 Mahce has suggested some things about the motive Of the Judge. which no high
 minded Judge ought to answer. IT
 Judge who has lived for fifty years
 among his people and served them to the pest or his ability from his youth up. can not trust his motives to the judgment of the people without making explanation or denial. all l have to say is that he bae IlVed In vain But there are some tbinss
 ought to say to you. now that this trial IS over, 10 remove misapprehensio on the part or many good people as to the motive Tor these prosecutions how thev
 came to be undertaken. and what they,
 meant. l am conservator of the nesca or the United States It is my su,orn auty when violations of law come to rnv
 Knowiedge to see that the proper officers are informed. that they may talsa a+, propriate action to enforce the Iaw C,t l izens came to me personally. and wrote
 me Of the deplorabie state of affairs io some parts Of the District. some oS tba details of which you know, because tha,. | nave been made public in the triaIs os thfse cases. and some of which vo,, 5a nor know. because the cases wbIcb has developed them have not vet heen +r,od called the attention of the Attorna,,. "eneral to the complaints which had besn
 made and asked him to instruct inc n,s- trict Attorneys in this and the Northerr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
TO ISSUE
 CITY BONDS Council Met for IntrOduc- ton of Ordinance. TO ISSUE $50.000 BONDS Will Be Used for New School
 Buildings. Alderman Gunter Presented Hesoiu- ton Looking to Redistricting of School Districts in and About
 Montgomery.

The City Council met last night in .neci.1 session in response to call of President Fleming to provide for the issuance of $50,000 of bonds or the city or Montgomery for the purpose Of purchas- ing or constructing public buildings ana to provide for public schools in the new territory recently acquired by the city through the extension of the city limits, by act of the Legislature of Alabama last winter.
 A quorum of the Council was present and President pro tenn John P. Kohn, pre- sided in the absence of President Flem- Ing.
 Alderman Gunter presented the ordi- nance entitled an ordinance to authorize and provide for the issuance of bonds by the City Council of Montgomery for the city of Montgomery, in the aggregate amount of $5oOOO for the purpose of purchasing or constructing public school houses and buildings.
 The ordnance recites the act of the Legislature authorizing the election for deciding the question as to whether or not the bonds of said city shall be issued in the amount of $50,000 for aforesaid pur- pose and the fact that at an election held therefor the voters at such election de- cided in favor of such bond issue by majority of all the legal votes cast there at. Therefore the Mayor is authorized to have engraved and Autographed fifty coupon bonds of the denomination of $1.0OO attached thereto eighty coupons, said bonds to bear date of August i, 1903 and shall bear interest at per cent, payable semi-annually, to run for forty years and payable August 1, 194S, In gold.
 The ordinance was referred, to the Committees on Finance and Judiciary to report at the next regular meeting.
 Alderman Gunter also presented resolution providing that the Committee on Schools be directed to investigate the boundaries of public school districts and to report an ordinance at the next regular meeting locating boundaries of said new school districts as may be necessary on account of territory to be annexed to the city which was referred to the Commit tee on Schools.
 The Committee on Fire Department to which was referred the communication to the Mayor in regard to the dangerous condition of steamer No. 1 of the fire department made report recommending that the Committee on Fire Department be authorized to receive bids for putting a new boiler on the engine and otherwise putting the engine ins41rsf-elass repairs and report to the Coaavit which was adopted. a2ss sss2e "a J
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Specials in lUafsts and Underwear.

Our offerings in this department economical buyers. Here are a half others. First Floor, left side
 WHITE LAWN WAISTS, front of lace stripe and tiny tucks, tucked back and collar, good 75c value, this week, 3oc.
 WHITE CORDED MADRAS WAISTS. tucked front, with large pearl buttons down plait, very neat, worth 75c. this week, 3oc.
 CORSET COVERS, full front, fin ished around neck with lace edged
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
20 per cent off tbiS week in our Edrpet Department.

Mr. Cameron of Carpet Department market Mattng Suit that will single dollars goods big consequently decided this department the Mattings Rugs, Shades Curtains
 
 Remember Foote's Economical buyers notice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

FAN CHAINS, in white, amber and black, about 800 in this lot. this week, Sc.
 500 FANCY JAP FANS, 4c.
 500 FANCY JAP FANS, new, Sc. SEAM BRAID, 100 dozen, choice, in white and all colors, Sc.
 LADIES HOSE SUPPORTERS, 90 dozen, the hook on kind. 21c.
 LADIES' HOSE SUPPORTERS. 15 dozen, best grade hook on kind, 2oc.
 soAP-good Soap weather this, and here is the Soap for hot weather no heat if you use it-Colgate's oat Meal Soap, Sc.
 THE OTHER SOAPS, we have all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

for this wek will certainly tempt dozen specimen bargains-thsrs ara in rear of elevator. ruffie, very dainty little garments, this week, 10c. CORSET COVERS, square neck, trimmed with embroidery edge and insertion, this week, 10c. LADIES MUSLIN PANTS, with wide hemstitched cambric rufze, this week, 19c.
 LADIES' MUSLIN PANTS, good quality muslin, with four small tucks, this week, 1ec.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Best collar and cuff work in town. Montgomery Steam Laundry.
Central PresbYterian Church

Rev. Neal L. Anderson has returned to the city and will fill his pu!ES. at the Central Presbyterian Church this morn ing. There will be no services at night
 This will be MT. Andersons last service before his vacation, and there will be no preaching service during the month of August. During the summer in addition to the placing of the new organ there will be many improvements made in the auditorium of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
showers Break Drought

Roanoke, July 25. Especial. J. The threatened drought which has endangered the crops of this section the past week or so was broken yesterday afternoon by showers which are reported by farmers coming to town today to be quite general Indications are that we will now have a good season, and that bountiful harvests will follow. More corn has been planted than usual and 1t is giving good promise
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

the other kinds of good Soaps and our prices have always been "Cut.'
 BEAUTY TALCUM POWDER, large bottle, good reliable article, Sc.
 GOLDEN DANDRUFF CURE. If you are troubled with Dandruff get one dollar bottle of this preparation here and get rid of it-it Is guaran- teed-money back if it fans, special price for this week, soc.
 AUTOGRAPHED TRAYS, a lot of 100, in handsome patterns, heavy seamless goods, worth soc, this week, '25c.
 JAP PAPER NAPKINS, 800 dozen. nice for picnicers, per 100, now, 1oc.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

MEMS AND BOYS STRAW HATS 10 dozen, plain and crush, worth 50 and 75c, for Monday only, 19c.
 MEMS STRAW HATS, dozen, plain and rough, the best values ever offered at the price, Monday only, CSC
 MEMS BELTS, 20 dozen, in black, tan and gray, with up-to-date buck les, worth 35 to soc, Monday only, 1oc.
 BALBRIGGAN U1!DERWEAR, 50 dozen Mems, nice goods, worth 50 to 75c, Monday only, per garment, 42c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

TURNER'S OXFORDS FOR MEN the famous J. s. Turner oxfords fol Men, all feathers, all styles, patent vici, patent Colt, pat~ut vici vamr with Mat quarters, patent vici and vici Kid Butchers, worth $6, at S4.4S THE LEONARD, SHAW 6 DEAN 0XFoRDS that cannot be excelled for $5, at $3.4S.
 Any of our Mems $3.50 oxfords, go now at SPAS.
 BOYS PATENT COLT oxFoRDs, 2 1-2 to 5, worth S3, now $2.1s.
 BOYS BLACK vICI KID, worth $2.25, go now at $1.6S.
 YOUTHS oxFoRDs, in vici Calf and vici Kid, worth $1.75, go now at $1.3s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

20 PER CENT. DISCOUNT ON WASH SKIRTS, in White Lawn, Ea- dras, Piqne, Linen and Duck.
 NEW CLOTH SKIRTS, for early Fall wear, $6.5O to $12.
 WALKING SKIRTS, Eew and up- to-date line, the latest styles in all colors, $4.69 to $12.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

 eSdj no vaues eend d p a cut are wrh3sc  both of a4on 5c 
    in dshfn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
ACCIDENT TO BOY.

Caught by Belt and His Leg Broken,
 Brewton, July 25.-(Special. .)-sIittle Fin- lay Grissett happened to serious acci- dent at Cedar Creek sash and door facto- ry yesterday. While putting belt on some of the pulleys his leg was gashed and broken near the ankle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

goods with buyers practically indifferent tg merchandise. except when they are obliged by pressing needs to purchase for immediate delivery. In such cases high prices are belna paid. Manufacturers. however, owing to thu curtailment Of production are not urging buy. CTS to operate and this course is likely to be pursued for some time to come.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
THINKS IT FEASIBLE.
Colonel Montgomery Talks of Pro
 posed Railroad.

pOSeQ ha1IroaQ.
 Huntsville, July 5.-(Special.) )-Colonel 7. A. Montgomery of Birmingham has completed a horseback ride from Rir. mingham to Huntsville over the proposed route of the Birmingham, Huntsville and Gulf Railroad and finds that there are no great engineering difficulties to be expe- rienced.
 In Colonel Montgomery's opinion the new road would pay from the start. It will traverse a wealthy timber, mineral ad agricultural region. Colonel Arontgom- cry is now meeting leading citizens along the Tennessee river and conferring with them in regard to the most suitable place for a bridge
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
set the Folks ITn.

By a gallon of Dowe's Cream today. The best in town. Natural fruit favors. Peach, Vanilla, Burnt Almond and Champagne. Trading checks given. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Hnctber 6OSierV Sale.

Here are three royal bargains in Ladies, Misses and Infants, that s INFANTS AND MIEssES TAN HOSE, 50 dozen, full seamless, to 6 and to 8 1-2, sold in stock at 15c, in this sale, 5c.
 MISSES IMPORTED TAN HOSE, 25 dozen, full regular made, 6 to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

All whom your correspondent has heard express an opinion on the matter. except one, condemn J. Thomas Hefiin for hts attack of Judge Thomas G. Jones' A drummer, who said he had recently come from Georgia, agreed with the lone citi- zen in sustaining Hefiin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

MADRAS AND PERCALE SHIRTS 25 dozen Mems fancy madras and plaited bosom Percale Shirts, regular dollar goods, will go as an extraor- dinary bargain for Monday only, al 63c.
 LISLE AND STRIPED UNDER WEAR, 25 dozen, lovely high grade, White Lisle and fancy striped Un- derwear, very light, goods that must go to make room for the heavier weights that are soon to come in, Monday and Tuesday only, per suit, $1. .63.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
HERMIT" SALVE.

This remedy has been used for twenty-five years and is the only guaranteed and true cure. Phy- sicians endorse it.
 Frank Anderson, Illinois, Eczema with Old Sores and in a terrible condition, was cured by a few boxes "Hermit" Salve. Feg Sale by Al DrugsIsts. 25 and 50 Cts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

TAILOR MADE SUITS, a few in advance styles and the new materials just in, $15 to $25.
 SHA-.f WAIST SUITS AT HALF, every one in stock will be offered this week at just half price. See them.
 KIMoNAs, a few left, 29c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Skirt and Suit Fabrics.

rare opportunities this week to buy ts and Suits for mere trife. blue, excellent and stylish for trav. cling Suits, Walking Skirts, etc., this week, acc.
 BLACK CANVAS EXAMINE, for dressy separate Skirts, 4s in., all wool, this week, s5c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Good sherbetg.

Try Pineapple or Orange flavor Oa1 Sherbets are the best made Call w Delivered at any hour. Trading checks given. Dowo'n
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Fruit Ice-Cream.

Telephone 55 for Pure Fruit Ice Cream Delicious fiavors. made of pure Jersel cream. Trading checks given.
 --adv. Doves
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
'H. :. Knowles Dry Goods EO.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
We are Great on notions.

We have had something before about bargains small chapter in the we will anything wish this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

Garfield Weaver was robbed of watch.
 some money and other valuables Thurs
 day night. The thief, supposedly negro.
 came to the room window and did hla work like one versed in the business. only
 he was thoughtful enough to leave the trousers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Cow Cut Sboe< must Gc.

( v have the shelf room now occupied by mer is not half gone, we have cut LADIES' oxFoRDs, patent Ideal Kid, Mat top, very high Louis XIV heels, worth $3.5o, at sass. ALL LADIES' oxFOHUg from $2.26 to $2.7B, go now at 4I.06.
 MISSES 1 TO 8 STRAP SLIPPERS dull tip, and plain toes, worth from $1.50 to e2, now 91.36.
 CHILDREN's oxFoRDS, 6 Ia to Il, any style or leather, worth from 91.6o to S1.76, now S1.32.
 250 PAIRS ODDS AND ENDS, iu low Shoes, worth originally $2 to 93.5O, go now in g lots: Lot l, $I.23s Lot g, sec.
 JUST RECEIVED, shipment of Queen Quality oxfords for Women, in patent vid and patent Tips, the best woman's shoe on the market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
MANEGOLD's IRON RREw

Has made legions of converts. Is this not enough to establish it's merit9
 At all fountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Friday Remnant Sales at BaIf-Price.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

We are going to give you some the seasons best materials for skiT EXAMINE, black and white mix ed, light, cool, serviceable fabric for travelling, or outing, Suits, or sepa- rate Skirts, worth S1.25, at csc.
 MoHAIR BRILLIANTINE, 46 in., in pretty shades of gray and navy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Special Sale Of Silks,


 these of anticipate in . supply. WASH SILK assorted, ues this week bac colors, dependable kind worth 40c, thisI this BLACK TAFFETA sTYK BLACK TAFFETA SILK 00c val this this aN BLACK TAFFETA sILK 06c val values this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

Call TAO for a wagon. The Mont gomery Steam Laundry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
SMOKED REEr

And Tongue for Monday and xusz. day. stuckevA
 Phone 324
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

Work has commenced on the dry kiIns burned here last Sunday night. The firm. Blacksher-M Miller Lumber Company, is also grading logging road out from it's mill here to a body of timber seven miles west of town.
 Crop reports received from all parts of the county are of the most encouragina nature. Refreshing showers and seasona- ble rains fell in this section yesterday.
 Coker and Harold are erecting two brick stores on Mildred Street,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
TUSCALOOSA TOPICS
Many Prizes Will Be Given Away at
 Street Fair,

Many Prizes Will Be Given Away at
 Street Fair.
 Tuscaloosa, July 25-(Special. .)-The secretary of the Street Fair and Agricul- tural Carnival, A. B. McEachin, Jr., is canvassing the city soliciting prizes of all descriptions and already a large num- by the merchants.
 The Home Mission Board of Atlanta, Ga. has offered Rev. L. O. Dawson, of this place, the secretaryship of that organization to succeed Rev. F. M. Mo- Cornell. who has recently been called to a pastorate at St. Louis, Mo. Dr. Daw- son refused the position. He has been honored many times by like offers since he has been in Tuscaloosa, but believing that his work here was not finished, he refused them all.
 The R. E. Rhodes's Camp Confederate Veterans held very interesting meeting this morning at the county court house. large number being present from all sections of the county and city. After the reading of the minutes and adopting of the same, election of officers for the ensuing year was held. The following were the officers elected: Commander, Colonel I. I. Pegues; First Lieutenant Commander, Captain A. F. Prince; Second Lieutenant Commander, B. N. c. Snow; Third Lieutenant Commander, E. J. Daffin: Treasurer, H. A. Parish: Sec retary, Walter Guild: Corresponding Sec retary, James R. Maxwell; Sponsor Miss Sadie Hester.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Baraains for men and Bovs.

Here Monday bargains for will draw the crowds
 Now is the time hot marked to at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

low priced, high grade Hose, for lould not be overlooked. 9 l-2, sold in stock at 25c, in this sale, 1Oc.
 LADIES' IMPORTED TAN HOSE, 50 dozen, full regular made, finest grade Richelieu ribbed and plain, sold in stock at soc, in this sale, 15c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
SORES

Of long standing from any cause whatever, Itch, Eczema, Salt Rheum, Burns immedi- ately relieved and cured by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26
Specials in Skirts and Suits.

quite offerings in Depar big Skirts, Skirts Fall prices, hbon Fall Tailor Made Suits Kmonas song, the main
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-26

New York Dry Goods. NEW YORK. July 2s.-Ths week in dry