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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
Chinese Headaear.

In China the display and variety
of headgear are something marvel
Gus. The higher classes wear on
nearly all occasions a globular affair
made of fine straw or split bamboo,
covered with yellow netting or silk.
On top is the button set in gold, Ell
ther red, blue or crystal, according
to the rank Of the wearer. From
the base of the button a red silk
fringe, like an epaulet, falls over all
the surface of the globe From the
back of the button, held by a sim
pie contrivance in gold and jade,
projects a thick bar of peacock's
feathers. Apart from their barbar-
ic splendor these mandarin hats are
light, cool and very comfortable.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
A Startling Test.

To save life. DR.. T. @. Merritt,
of No Mehsopany, Pa, made q
startling test resulting in a wonder
ful cure. He writes, "a patient was
attacked with violent hemorrhages,
caused by liberation of the stomach.
I bad often found Electric Bitters
excellent for acute stomach and liver
troubles so Iprescribed them. The
patient gained from the first, and
has not had an attack In Ii months. T"
Electric Bitters ar positively guar
anteed for Dyspepsia, Indigestion,
Constipation and Kidney troubles.
Try them. Only Soc at Loker d
deWaal.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21

wid white rine aud de red hart under
de cherry tree four clock en- de arter
nnne. en- yu kin hab va old fried
chicken, all kivered with heavy IRA
w, en- nobody der but Susen, but ef
yu wants ter greese my pallute. ies
sot me up close 20 old Mr.. rossom
all baked brown wild de- crab apple
en- his mouf and he oil feuced In wild
sweet per-ia-ters.
The whole party yelled and shout.
cd. stamped their feet. but nnderall
this noise they heard Upcls I3iil ~
glory be de Lord. and slI kead 1Irst
between the oxen. - g..
OF course, everv body wss oss Of
the cart in q twinkle and weist 10
Uncle Bills aid. They all wanted
% know ef the cid man n he iuas
hassshach and how it happened and
all such questions.
Use not kilt" said the old man.
but how yu niggars spect emmy
body gwine ter sot on kart under de
fiu-ence ob such talk. Now Ise dun
broke de main iint in mar neck"
A SEA SEA.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
fEATHERED caoRIsTERs.


AM <ktoruin9 Musicale That En-
s<iscd > Railroad Trip.
Time, 8 a. IN. in the ieafy month
of june. Place, Pullman sleeper
in wooded rayine on the top of the
Allegheny mountains. The audi
ence, an occupant of an upper berth.
a danger signal had been given up
the tracks. The brakes were set
tighter and tighter, the car became
d turmoil Of noises as the woodwork
ereaked as the brake shoes gripped
the wheels and racked the car from
end to end. The confusion of noises
from this putting on of the brakes
eliminated in one fierce crunch and
grind as the train came to a dead
stop. For. moment, just long
enough to notice, but too short to
measure, a dividing line of imagi-
nary stiffness followed the war of
friction, when out of the silence
came flooding in through the open
car ventilators such a heavenly
chorus as one may hear but once in
lifetime upon this earth.
From out of the sylvan depths ON
each side of the rayine came in upon
the still, cool morning air the notes
of thousand feathered choristers,
each singing his own p@an of praise,
yet fitting into the great chorus like
single stone in a grand musical
mosaic.
The woodlands leafy aisles of ma
ture's cathedral echoed and re-
echoed with the limpid notes of the
thousands of feathered warblers,
each vying with the other in one
melodious burst of Orphean har-
mony.
Like the swell of the ocean on a
calm and peaceful day, the undulat-
ing melody gently rose and fell upon
the ear of the listener. So perfectly
blended were the notes of the tiny
warblers with the gentle whispering
of the forest leaves as they shed the
dews of night upon the russet leaves
below that to distinguish any one
particular bird was impossible. How
long this chorus lasted | could not
say, for / was the sleeper who had
been suddenly awakened by the
change from motion to rest. 1t
may have been seconds, it may have
been minutes, that / enjoyed this
feathered chorus when the signal of
clear track was given; then the
wheels turned, and, like a pleasing
thought, the music passed into a
memory never to be forgotten as the
cars again moved and closed the
hearing to all but the breathing of
the iron horse as it painted under
its snakelike burden. 1t was heav-
emily choir that once heard can never
be forgotten.-Forest and Stream.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
Relatives All Around.

An Englishman entered a Dublin
hotel with a dog and attracted a
good deal of friendly interest from
an Irishman, who inquired what
kind of a dog it was. The owner
looked the questioner insolently up
and down and then replied with a
drawl, s1t is a cross between an ape
and an Irishman."
"Faith, thin, we're both related
to it" was the ready retort.-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
Dramatic Truths.

You can't tell a theatrical man.
ager by the company he keeps.
Although building contractors ara
not actors, yet We often see them
bringing down the house"
The farmer in the rustic play il
liked, the hero receives applause,
but no one takes as well as the pick
pocket.
Because an actress on the stage
has wings on either side of her does
not prove that she's an angel
Smart Set.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
Saint Maru.s 5 b as0a
Job Printing. such ~
Handbills, Circulars
Blanks. Bill Heads. executed with
neainess and despatch.

Parties having Real or Personal
Property for sale can obtain des-
criptive handbills neatly executed
and as city prices.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21

Who stood upon the hills lies low
Beneath the blossoms and the snow;
Like dreams we come, like dreams
we GO
The world moves onl
And this one leads the world, and
men
Look not TO see his like again;
He fades even in breath, and then
The world moves on
Poor shadows meath the eternal SUM-
Driftwood on streams that seaward
run;
Th. word is said, the task is dome
The world moves on
Prank l.. Stanton in Atlanta Con
stitution.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21
Not Ambitious.

She (triumphantly) Some of the
greatest women of the world-Har-
riet Martinean, Sarah Martin, Flor
ence Nightingale, the Cary sisters,
Abbey May, Frances Power Cobbe,
Harriet Hosmer and others-never
married. What do you think of
that.
He-I think it not unlikely that
a woman who wishes to become fa-
nous will succeed better without a
husband than with one. II you
have that ambition, ] where
lease
She (hastily)-oh, no; no. indeed.
IL hate fame.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1903-05-21

A little philosopher with a pndgy
nose and a large, extended freckle
stood in front of a Pennsylvania
avenue bakery over the grating at
tached to the oven department,
whence came vapory hints of every
thing from a sinker TO mince pie.
"Geep he exclaimed as he shift
ed his vest. @Ain't dat smell fll-
in'r-Baltimore News.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
TO CLOSE TWO DAYS
COTTON MILL TO RUN or SHORT
 TIME.
Owing to the Advanced Price of Cot ton Peoples Factory Will Sus- pend Two Days of
 Each Week.

On account of the advanced price of cotton, the Peoples Cotton Factory of Montgomery, as is the case with many cotton factories in Alabama and the South. will suspend business two days out of the week, beginning next Friday.
 The suspension of work will fl: st 'go into effect Friday and Saturday, the mill lyipg idle these two days and OH these days the big wheels will not turn until the price of cotton is reduced.
 A representative of the Peoples Factory was seen yesterday afternoon. He said that the management had determined on this step. and it would go into effect Fri day. He said that although the price of the product of the factories was ra.sed to a certain extent by the advance on cotton, the increase was not in propor- ton to the raise in the price of the staple.
 The Peoples Cotton Factory since the resignation of T. L. Jones, Secretary of the corporation. became effective June l, has been in charge of Joseph Norwood, President of the company.
 As far as the operatives are concerned, 1t is said that there is little or no dis satisfaction in their number on account of the suspension of work fer two days in the week and the resulting decrease in their weekly income.
 A number of Southern cotton factories have suspended work altogether until the price of cotton decreases and on this account. the condition of Montgomery cotton factory workers can hardly be remedied by transferring ther place of residence from Montgomery.
 In regard to the price of cotton. a prominent cotton man said yesterday that while cotton is now quoted at Il 1-2 cents. there is no market for cotton in Montgomery
 A man who owns a bale of cotton" he said, ''can get anything that he wants for it, and there is no way to draw a line on the exact price of the staple
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
STATE SUPREME COURT

The Alabama Supreme Court yesterday handed down the following opinions:
 Mcclellan, c. J.-Alabama Coal and Coke Company, ct al. vs w. C. Shackel- ford, ct al. appeal from Jefferson Cham cery ourt: reversed and rendered
 Haralson, J.-Annie C. Aarnes vs. Robert Windham. appeal from Mobile Clr- cut Court; reversed and remanded.
 Jerry Danner ct al. vs. John w. Crew. appeal from Barbour Circuit Court; af- tirme1
 Tyson. J.-Goodwater Warehouse Com pany ct al. vs. J. c. Street, appeal from Coosa Circuit Court; reversed and re- manded.
 4Ldna E. Bettis " Sion J. McNider. ap- peal from Marengo Circuit Court; re- versed and remanded.
 Sharpe, J.-Alabama Great Southern Railroad Company vs. James Ellis, ap- peal from Jefferson Circuit Court; af- firmed.
 A. M Moses ct all vs. Benton H. Beverly ct al, appeal from Mobile Cir cult Court; reversed and remanded.
 Dowdeil, J.-John H. Wallace, trustee vs. Anna S. Boggan, appeal from Iener- son Chancery Court; affirmed.
 The State of Alabama vs. Ellis Berk- stresser. appeal from order of Judge of Probate of Tallapoosa County. on habeas corpus proceedings, admitting petitioner to bail. etc, appeal dismissed.
 The co Tt adjourned until Thursday when State cases will be heard.
 The following attorneys are attending the court: Senator E. w. Pettus, Selma Colonel H. s. D. Mallory. Hon. H. F Reese and l.. E. Jeffries of Selma; Hon G. W. Taylor, Demopolis;. Messrs Will tYN den; Hon. w. H. Taylor, Uniontwon Hon. T. E. Knight. Greensboro: w. NJ Spencer, GaIlion: Henry Jones, Tusca looSa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Telephone Girls Frightned.

Last night the two young :1dies who are on duty at the central office of the telephone exchange were frightened very badly by loud knocking on the door of the exchange which Is on the second floor of the buildlng corner of Washington Street and Hinton Alley. A voice from the outside came through the closed portal to them in acents unmistakably that of drunken man. It's owner claimed to be looking for his hat md wanted to come in The young ladies were badly frightened, but they quickly rang up the police headquarters and an officer was sent to their relief and the would-be in- truder carried to the lock up. The fel- low was T stranger and had rented a room up flight of stairs somewhere else on the same street and had simply gotton into the wrong pew. He was discharged by the mayor this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
PROGRESS OF CROPS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT
 OF AGRICULTURE.
Climate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau, Alabama
 Section.
Montgomery. Ala. for the week ending Monday, June 18th, l9o9.
 General Conditions.

Montgomery. Ala. for the week ending
 Monday. June 18th, l909.
 General Conditions.
 First of week showery, with excessive rains in few localities. and damaging hail storm in Hale County; last four days dry and very cool, with fresh north winds; temperature over greater portion of State on 18th lower by several degrees than ever recorded during second decade of June. The cool nights have again checked growth of cotton. which con- tinues small but generally healthy: it has improved slightly in some counties; the chop. n whole. is very grassy, some few fields having been abandoned to grass. though cultivation Is now being pushed: chopping is progressing slowly, but has been completed in some districts; the crop, as a whole, is about three weeks late; cut worms are damagin cotton on lowlands; some squares are forming on the early planted. Corn Is groAing well, but is also grassy and needs cultivation. though considerable of the early planted has been laid by" and ears are form ing; late corn is doing fairly well, though worms continue to ravage this crop in many fields. The harvesting of wheat and oats is nearing completion, oats giv ing d generally good yield; wheat will be below the average Gardens, cane, sor- ghum. peanuts and all minor crops con tinuo generally satisfactory, except melons and cantaloupes, which are stiI backward; pastures continue excellent. and considerable hay is being saved in good condition: early peaches and plums are being marketed in fair condition; grapes continue promising; field peas are still being planted quite extensively.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
ALTERED TO FIT.
Any ill-ftting garment sent Holt's
 Dye Works, Specialists.
LIBRARY CORNER STONE.
Placed by Trustees Without Cere-
 monies.

monies.
 Without ceremony and without formal fly the corner stone of the handsome Carnegie Library which Is nearing com pletion at the corner of Perry and Ad- ans Streets, was placed at 3 o'clock yes terday afternoon in the presence of six members of the Board of Trustees of the Library.
 Members of the Board present were Phares Coleman, Alex Rice F P. Glass, Thomas H. Carr Rabbi A. J. Messing and Judge J. B. Gaston.
 The original plan of the Board of Trus- tees contemplated making the laying of the corner stone an important occasion, and Andrew Carnegie was expected to be present and deliver a public address The illness of MT. Carnegie made his visit to Montgomery impossible and there will be no formal ceremonies until the open ing of the Library in the autumn when 1t Is hoped Mir. Carnegie will be present
 Yesterday the members of the Board of Trustees deposited in a copper box the following articles: Names of members hf Board of Trustees; history of the move ment for a public Library; roll of chill dren who subscribed to the fund; picture of funeral procession of the late Cover nor Sanford passing through Dexter Av- enue; illustrated pamphlet of Montgom- cry; copy of the State Constitution; copy OI MOutIH MuHlBOIleIy dHludl report of the city of Montgomery for 1902; copy of '"rhe Church Record;" Souvenir Edi- ton of The Advertiser, October 5 1902; list of grand officers Masonic Lodge of Alabama; late edition of The Montgomery Journal; twelfth annual report of Mont gomery Commercial and Industrial Asso- citation; a valuable coin and a copy of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Or ganized Charities of Montgomery.
 Tho box was sealed and cemented in the corner stone which was pushed into place.
 It is expected that the Library will be formally opened to the public in October.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
c. AND I. DIRECTORS.
They Decided it is Too Late For State
 Fair This Year.

Iney Oec1ded It IS 100 Late For state
 Fair This Year.
 At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Commercial and Industrial Asso- citation last night there were present President Alex Rice, Vice Presidents H. c. Davidson and A. G. Forbes and Drec- tors William Berney, George A. Thomas and Phares Coleman.
 The main topic of discussion was the holding of a State fair in Montgomery this fall. The Board invited M. B. Houghton. President of the newly orga- nized Montgomery County Agricultural Club, to confer with them as to ie5 feas- ibilty.
 After a full discussion of the entire sit uation. with due consideration of the preliminary work. and advertising neces- sary to be done in order to secure a first class fair. 1t was conceded to be too late to attempt 1t this year. large amount Of money woul1 have to be ra.sed to put the buildings and fences in good repair and to guarantee the payment of pre- miums. and with the present condition of crops. it was -not felt that a fair could be given such as Montgomery would like to give.
 The Board took cognizance of the or ganization of the Montgomery County Agricultural Club and rendered them the use of their rooms for their meetings.
 The following new members were ad- mitted to membership: w. M. Teague. Alderman at Large-elect; R. M. William son, Chief Clerk to General Freight Agent Louisville and Nashville Railroad; J. R. Waters, Cashier Cudahy Packing Co.,; Percy F. Black, District Chemist Southern Cotton Oil Co.,; John A. Barnes, cotton buyer; w. A. Thayer, Chief Clerk Manufacturing Department Virginia Car olina Chemical Co.,, and w. Langston Haygood.
 Harry w. Norton of Louisville was elected a nonresident member.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
two days injured crops somewhat.-G. P.

two days injured crops somewhat.--G. P. Hildreth.
 Covington, Hilton-Corn, peas ana sweet potatoes looking we'll cotton not all chopped, but doing well; gardens fine. W. F.. Jones.
 Crenshaw, Sa.soda-Farm work stili re- tarded by recent rains; corn doing well; oats good yield; cotton small and grassy. p. G. Harbn.
 Geneva, Geneva-All crops doing well; about done laying by corn; farmers generally well up with work.-J. o. Mo- Eachern.
 Henry, Newville-Corn doing well cot ton twenty-five days late, but coming out, some complaint of its dying of black root.'-J. T. Harris
 Mobile. Citronelle-Oats all cut, yieid good: corn. potatoes and sugar cane doing we'll; peaches good quality; but yield .ight.-John Wallace.
 Monroe, Burnt Corn-Corn greatly lm- proved, but ten days late; cotton some what improv d, but stands are yet poor; minor crops promising.-A. J. Lee. Washington, Deer Park-Al crops grow ing nicely; plenty of rain and little nail and wind. though little damage was done. Iii. H. Rest.
 Frank P. Chaffee,
 Section Director, ntgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
SCIENCE SETTLES IT.
Dandruff is Caused by Germ That
 saps the Hairs Vitality.

It is now settled fact that dandruf is caused by a germ Falling hair and badness are the result of dandruff. pr. E. J. Beardsley, of Champaign, H.. got hold of the new hair preparation, New bros Herpicide-the only one that kills the dandruff germ. He says: T used Herpicide Tor my dandruff and falling hair, and I am well satisfied with the result Dr J T. Fugate of Trbana. III , says: T have used Herpicide for dan druff with excellent results. I shall pre- scribe 1t in my practice" Herpcide kills the dandruff germ. Physicians as we'll as the general public say so. Sold by lead ing druggists Send lOc in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit. Mich. E. G. Fowler. Special Agent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Joe Aicardi is Dead.

This morning at 1O:35 Joe Alcardi died al the home of Chief of Police Walters on Franklin Street. There has been practi- 'caliy no hope for his recovery since he was taken to his bed. but his death will be learned with great sorrow by all with whom he came IT contact during his daily life
 The young man was possessed of bright mind and his naive, quaint way en- deared him to many. He held position with the Southern Railway and among those whom he worked his loss will be felt with keenness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
snmmerfield ornhans-

Tonight at the Summerfield Orphanse was held the closing exercises of the school which has been conducted during the past term
 Al has been his custom H. H. Stewart, Sr.. the secretary of the Board for the Home. was host to a large number of Se.mans who had been invited to wit ness tho very interesting exercises. These assemble d at his home on Jeff Davis Ave nue about half past four this afternoon and taking carriages went out to the in- fstltution, arriving there in time for the exhibition.
 Other parties were formed and the road
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Middle District.

Autauga, Haynes-Corn and cotton well cultivated and healthy; sugar cane, po- tatoes and ground peas looking fne.-W. N. Gaines.
 Bullock, Flora-Oats harvested, yield satisfactory; corn and cotton making good growth, though much cotton remains to be chopped.-J. F. Albums.
 Chambers, Lafayette-Cotton getting grassy, chopplng not finished; most of wheat saved for hay; corn doing well, bottom corn up to good stands.-W. An drews.
 Chiffon, Maplesville-All crops doing well; early corn ready to Hay by" wheat all cut; good yield of oats being har- vested.-W. Y. Nix
 Choctaw, Pushmataha-Not enough warmth and sunshine for satisfactory crop growth; early cotton poor stands; late corn and cotton good stands.-C. c. Brown.
 Clay( Delta-Wheat, oats, potatoes arL upland corn good; cotton small and ua- healthy.-W. M. Garrett
 Elmore, Central-Crops have improved somewhat during past week, though cot ton is getting very grassy; oats harvest ing a fairly good yield.-S. F. Thomas.
 Green, Boligee-Corn and cotton small, but looking well cotton irregular size owing to numerous replantings; apples fine.-E. F. Bouchele.
 Hale, Gallion-Both spring and Tall oats harvesting a fair yield corn look ing well; latter half of week too cool for cotton.--J. T. Collins.
 Lowndes, Burkville-Oats all harvested, yield good; corn growing we'll but cot ton is making little growth; apples and peaches light crop.-J. A. Rampy.
 Marengo, Magnolia-Oats and corn flne cotton improving; ground in good condl- tion and everything growing nicely.-H Slade.
 Montomery, Hope Hull-Cotton looking well and beginning to square; corn i1 silk and tassel, and prospect fine; good yield of oats.-J. w. Smith
 Perry, Wathalls-Cotton all chopped though quite small; corn doing we'll; oats harvested.-R. A. Harde
 Pickens. Ethelville-Too cool for growth of cotton, crop three to four weeks late; all crops being well cultivated HI. c. Moorhead.
 Russell, seale-Some peas are being planted; all crops are late, and on low lands are quite grassy; blackberry crop f1ne.-John E. Bush.
 Talladega, Lincoln-Cotton and corn looking we'll; oats about all harvested. yield good; apples fine-R. w. Tuck.
 Tuscaloosa, Moore's Bridge-Crops all doing well; spring oats rusting, locally heavy rains during week-E. Tannehill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Masons Elect Officers.

Selma Fraternal Lodge No 37, A. F. and A. M, elected officers last night for the ensuing term There was a large num- Der of the members present. and an in- teresting meeting was held. The new officers are: L. Benish. w. NJ: E. S. Garrett. s. w; N. Waller J. w; B. J. Schuster, Treasurer; E. s. Starr Secre- tary; A. E. Baker, Jr., Tyler. The 'Worshipful Master will announce the ap- pointive officers later.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Advertiser Rureall.

otIIIId, JuIIe IO. InformatiO reached the city today of murder committed at Masslon about seventeen miles from Selma yesterday. The particulars are meagre Milton Reese, negro, killed his wife, emptying both barrels of a shot gun into her body Reese lived on the Craig place. about mile and half northwest of Massilon. He had been jealous of the attentions his wife received from other men After the shooting Reese made good escape
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Accused of Assault.

Milton Hatcher a negro, was brought to the county jail this morning on a init tfmus out of Justice J. R. Wilson's court, in Lexington precinct. The charge of criminal assault was lodged against him and he will await the action of the grand jury. His victim Is said to have been a young negro girl