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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Soil Survey Men.

R, T, Avon Burke, J. O. Martin, F. E..
 Bonsteel and Henry J. Wilder are in Mo- bile, registered at the New Southern Ho- tel. These gentlemen comprise a soil sur vey party. sent out from Washington un- der the direction of Professor Whitney, Superintendent of the Bureau of Soils of the United States Department of Agricul- ture. This party was due to arrive in Mobile County April 1. next, but through the efforts of John Craft and J. Bestor Robinson, were brought here much earlier for the benefit of Mobile County. The object Of the sending of this survey party 1a AGohiie County iH Cor the mapping and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Aooideutallv shot.

At 2:30 o'clock this afternoon, the vicin- ity of Royal Street, between Cont and Government, was greatly disturbed by. a pistol shot on the, he S seGona % noIr of :, sne sn Almost immediately great throng as- sembled at the stairway of ttse building and Policeman w. H. Dick was seen to come down stairs, blood flowing from to the office. of Doctor opposite the scene of the shooting and later he went to the police station. which is across the block from the building where he was shot.
 Another large crowd gathered near the police station to glean if possible. some or the facts in connection Ntfh, the anair' but their desires were not grauned.
 later the following statement was hung on the hook in the clerks office for infor- nation of the press. signed by Policeman George K. Cloud:
 At about 2:20 o'clock p. m.. Police Off, ficer w. H. Dick was accidentally shot with a pistol, thought not to be loaded, by Mrs. Stauter. al her home on west side Royal, between Cont and Govern- ment Streets. the ball striking the ofncer i'm the right side of the neck. The officer went to doctor. who. on examination says 1t ia not dangerous wound
 1t iss learned that Dick was shot h the neck. the ban narrowly missing the intsr, o1,, throus,h the back of the neck.
 Mrs N. Vickers, mother of Mrs: Staut- CT. cla tHns she sent for Dick. who wal patrolli ng Royal Street beat to see ab0td an alal m card. When Dick arrived caa the pre- mises Mrs. Stauter went to dT essers and, picking up an American bal dog pist pl, exclaimed, See what l hesvt got. TIte pistol exploded with the reffuli stated The pistol was said to be tns | property of negro boy employed on tht | premises. No arrests were made ane | Dick was sent to his home.
 w. H. Dick came to Mobile from Mont | gomery, and has a family here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Death off John Partridge.

The flag at the armOry is h9lf-stan to- day in honor of the memory of John Par tridgs, a former first lieutenant of the Mobile Cadets in the Spanish American war, who died last evening at the family home, 936 Government Stret. He was a son of the late C. s. Partridge and was A nneuber of several social and mystic societies here. He leaves three brothers, Tihad J. and Winslow Partridge and one sister. Mrs. Jane Ware of Texas. All of the above were at the bedside when disso- lution came.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

tween them filled with a rlaster made or clay. The filling was liable to crack, and 1t was necessary to patch b,cken pieces every fall This was called ''chink- ing up the house." and 1t made A hannv time for the older children q had not vel appeared on the scene), there being al- ways some of the moist clay lett over Whlch they could use in making culs and saucers for their play houses, ard other ornaments The floor was If dressed chestnut blanks, the beautiful grain Of which was kept scrupulously clean and smoothly polished. At one end cf the room was a huge stone fireplace, with great Iron andirons. and iron shovel and tongs in the corners. In the ''Iintsr'' were the spare bed with it's white c,urter- pane, tall brass-handled bureau, and our fathers large oaken cnest, with IT complicated tills, always a marvel to the younger children who would run and peep wonderlngly whenever be went. 10 open 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Shoe stopa Entered.

It was reforted at police headquarters this afternoon that the shoe store of Mo Atee and Selden. on Dauphin Street. lit tie over one block from the police station, had been entered some time during last night. Shoes were found scattered all over the floor this morning. It was not known If any goods had been taken from the building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
o,l wsll Fillsd with Sand.

Hope died in the breast of several men of capital in this city today, when news vvags received that the we'll of the South ern Oil Company at 'Welsh, La, was choked with aand. Several of the or f4ers and owners had gone from Mobile to Welsh to witness the gusher wnicn had been promised to come in yesterday or today Most patiently the home peo- ple waited, but their hopes are for the present dead This well was sunk in s6 feet of the gusher which was recently brought in and, with tho encouraging re- ports coming in from time to time, they had reason to hope for the best. <
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
schooner Annie safe.

Fear had been entertained for several days past by the Mobile Fish and Oyster Company for the crew and schooner An nie one of the crack sailing vessels of their fleet, which was long overdue to this port from the fishing banks This afternoon a telegram was received from Parker on the west coast of Florida to the. ro,., For sefstII Sror tbs storm which had been blowing in the East Gulf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
The NewS G SelmA.

car tracks and their consequent explo- sions last night were the source of much alarm to a number of citizens and a num- Der of wild runors were thus circulated,
 The explosions of torpedoes occurred various parts of the city and as the re- tsorts resembled the discharges of rev5l- W CTS several calls were sent in to police he headquarters. Investigation by the police proved, however. that the annoying noise was not cause for alarm.
 It was stated today. nevertheless, that two negroes had fought duel on Selma and Ma,hry Streets. several shots are Aaid to lave been fired. The announce n.ant was made by 8 perspn who claims Id have seen the combat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Death of Mrs. 6. L. Coleman.

News of the death of Mrs. s. l.. Cole man in Mobile Wednesday night has reached Selma Mrs. Coleman, nee Gs, fell Marx. was a native of Uniontown and was very popular In the Callebrake and In Selma where she often visited, She was related to several pron4nept families in this city.
 man. Mrs. I. Bloch and Mss Cora Adler left yesterday to attend the funeral or Mrs. Coleman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Mrs. John Quiu. in honor of her dauGh. ter, Mrs. l.. c. Parker, gave a baautifa1l card party this evening. at which abRut home. which is hasndsomes enoughh not to need additional ;tdornment, was exQui- sitely decorated, and there were mJrmurs of pleased surprise heard on every side as the guests assembled in the rooms. conceived and executed. The large re- ception hall represented autumn and was hung with branches of autumn leaves and great punches of goldenrod. so per- The parlor which Is tinted pale-groen, with delicate furniture and hangingss was Spring, with garlands Of wiStaria, pur- pie and white, against back ground of room were potted Easter lilies in full bloom.
 The second room, with its deep pink walls, represented Summer. with a wealth of pink roses On wall mantle-every- where. This was one of the prettiest -tHf Winter was found in the Handsome ma- hogany dining room, where red carna- tons and crimson berries held full sway. The card tables were set all through these lovely rooms. and for those who did not care to play, there was the dearest of little Turkish rooms which almost ir- resstably invited a irritation.
 The prizes were very handsome--foF the ladies, a gilt clock with candlesticks to match, and Bohemian glass bottle. For the gentlemen, a burnt-wood plaque, bear ing the figure Of a ballet girl and a ther- mometer on a unique jug. An elaborate supper ended a most delightful evening. Invitations have been received by Mo bile friends to the marriage of Mr. Dex- ter Dorgan. formerly of Mobile, now of Key West The cards, which are pretty specimens of Tiffany's work, read: MT. and Mrs. George Henry Curry request the honor of your presence at the marriage of their daughter. Louise. to Mfr. Dexter Parkman Dorgan on the evening of We'd nesday, the Ith of February, at 6 o'clock. at Saint PauPs Episcopal Church, Key West. Fla" The ceremony will be fol- lowed by reception at Mir. Curry's home at 620 Eaton Street.
 Mrs. Richard Rellett has issued invi- tations to a card party for Tuesday, Jan uary 20, at o'clock, in compliment to her attractive visitor, Miss Frances Troy or Asheville.
 The Comparative Whist Club met this evening at Mrs. R. H.. Clarkes.
 TO CURE A COID IN oHvE OAv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Selma Mingtrels Reorganized.

The Selma Minstrels met and reorganiz- ed last night and will give a perform ance in a short time The promoters of the company announce that tne exhl- tition this year will be new in every respect The company comprises about thirty persons including Phil Brown, Sim Watts, Frank Love, Charlie Br1snn, Shearan Brislin and other local arusts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
nennunlent Assooiation.

Tn the Probate Court was filed articles of Incorporation of the Educational and Benevolent Association of the Southern states. the promoters being Isaac Stew art. J. L. Frazier and W. O. Singer, all residents of Mobile. The purpose or the Association. as set forth in the declara- lion. is mutual aid for its members. to aFeist in burying the dead of the Asso- ciation. Membership is not confined to 1hn citv and County of Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
IN THE GOOD OLD bAYs.
Keeping House in the Days of Our
 Forefathers-The Happiest Days.

EULU4dtuVIp-AH H5 1Aupp4Uob DttJS S'
 J. T. Trowbridge, in The Atlantic.
 So my parents set up their simple house keeping and passed, have no dOnbt, their happiest days-days as happy, very Ike ly. as any their children or numerous grandchildren or great-grandc1ildren have enjoyed in the street of more complex civilization. She sang at her work; his ax resounded in the forest. He Inf de a clearing and planted corn and beans and potatoes among the stumps. Their frst child was born in that hut The clearing grew, and before long larger, well built house replaced the primitive cabin. This more substantial house had one large room souare, a low rooted chamber. to which access was had by a ladder, and Tn the course Of time a 'linter' uean-tol sedi- ton. The 'ilnter'' was framsa put me Snain part was built of logs. These were hewed on the inside, and the cracks be-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

classification of thef soils of ths County. While in this field an effort will be made to determine the, crop value Of each and every; soif tyne, of the County.
 As a. besfnning the party D dlsided into two corps, one operating in the central and the other tr the southwestern portion of the County They use three-foot aug CTS for boring into the ground and the stratas of soil brought up are carefully noted. When 1t is necessary to so deeper road cuts and banks of streams are ia- spected and noted. Three or four months will be devoted to Mobile County by the surveying party and after their work is completed maps will be prepared and printed. togethes with reports on the area of the field. Tn ese reports will bear upon the history of he soil for the benefit of the public and will give data on the asri- cultural develor ment, clirnatology, physt- ography. geology and description of the soil (the latter being very detailed), also a chapter on the, condition influencing the value of the difi brent soil types.
 These maps alld reports will be ready for distribution in fifteen months. This survey, however, is the preliminary and necessary work in the developing of any country agriculturaiiy and this party will be followed by al second one which will take up the work where No. leaves on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
ndporterp Want . pesk.

A petition iB being prepared Tor presem- 4ation to the incoming General Council the slRners of which will be newsgAth- erers on the several local and foreign 'pa- nera- The petition will set forth the ne- cessity for reporters desk, such as is provided in other large cities: If is one Of the needs of the times in that tne Ts- norters are compelled to devote consid- srahle time at this place for the securing of news for dissemination to the reaoers .nf their fsespectiYe journals.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
rushar Haidsukamp's Funeral.

The remains of Rev. Father Joseph Hei- deIka1np were inferred in the eemetery ln 1he rrrounds of Spring Hill College, tnis Tncrnine followed there by an unusually laree cortege of sorrowing friends and edrfIrars of the much beloved ana la nenfed divine The funeral services TOT fhe dead were held in St. Joseph's Church. s,aS4Tfnina at 8 o'clock and Right Rev Ysisbou Edward Allen. with the members r,f f6e catholic clergy of this city and vicinity and the Jesuit Fathers or spring 1TaffSr Tyrrel s. sJ., President of the coIIeRe delivered the funeral orstion- The learned divine dweit atlength on the Holy callinw of the priesthood. the noble work s heautifIll tribute to the deceased. The rat1t5Iern mass was unusually solemn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Real Estata Transfsrp.

The Hudson home in Eummerield com- orising two and one-half acres was sold at ptAbIic outcry today. It was purchas- ed by E. c. Bayne for 27b.
 The following transfer was hied ooday in the Probate Court:
 Thomas M. Johnson to Phylhs Lewis. lot ss in Liberia addition; consideration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
The New.c of Mobile.

for sale at any price. nor win any. DOT ton be offered until thoroughly devel Opod.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Save for my daily range Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ, I might despair. -Tennyson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Iiee,1ses Paid.

Probate Judge F. H. Pitts and Chief Clerk John Chisholm were busy yester- day issuing licenses for various kinds Of business Nearly all of the necessary licenses were taken out and there will be not d great deal of work for the back tax com missioner,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
ECZEMA. NO CURE, No PAY

Your druggist will refund your money if PA 70 OINTMENT fails to cure RingWorm, Tettar Old Ulcers and Sores. PiFnplea and Blaokheadl on the face, and all skin diseaseA 50 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Me,hila Minor Mention.

At { o'clock this morning, box NoN ls corner of IJauphin and Commsrce Streets, one. of the principal fire, alarm stations In the city, W as pulled and the department resuonded. An incipient blaze was located in the forward hold of the river tug Jsabelle. It was extinguished with httie damage to the boat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
James Barry Convicted.

In the City Court this afternoon the jury in the case of James Barry, indicted for keeping a gaming table. brought in a verdict after being out several hours, of guilty as chsnged.
 Basket Ball Contest.
 In the Y. M. c. A. gymnasium tonight the regulars defeated the scrubs in a game of basket ball, the scone being 29-26. The lineup was as follows:
 Regulars-Duffee. J., Captain; Wilson, B. R., Perry. B.; Hunter, s.; McFSins- try, T.
 Penny M., Douglass, w., Ashe. w.
 Between halves Professor Frank F. Mil Ter, instructor. gave-a splendid exhibition of club swinging.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
River News.

The steamer City of Mobile arrived from Montgom meTy this morning and Jeff for Mobile She carried 1,7pe bales ei cotton from Montgomery to Mobile.
 The Nettie QAuu will arrive tonight and return tomorrow ot Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

The ram aims of Mrs Coleman were taken to L1niontown for interment, ac- companied by relatives and Rabbi Alfred C.. Moses Ae this city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Charles NJ. Wright. stock claim agent of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. with headquarters in Meridian, is ine the scitys
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

On a slippery morning, do you like to sec people falls Ifs 2 bad EiEa if Spa dQ.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
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Advertiser Bs1reau


 The General Council has. in recent years passed several exceedingly good ordinances, among which were the move ons and -anu-spittings ordinances. Both. While adhered to, by the properly constl- tuted authorities were benehcAal to the general public. For some reason the strict 1ofter of the law, as regarded these orul- nmncGat was overlooked and the day or thear usefulness Is almost ended
 The last but one. session of the present General Council was made memorable by the anactfng into law of the ordinance 10 prevent smoking on street cars inside the cftve limits to go into effect January M. One of the real causes for the offering or the ordipancs waa the proneneSa of many c3caxet1s smokers to stand on the rear pin1forms of CATS and pun smoke into the faces of women as they get on and oix. Another reason was the complaint of con- 6uctors of the difficult experienced nos onlv by passengers desiring to enter or leave the cars. because of the croWdin& af the pl1tfor1n but the hindrance exps- Nfencad by them in handling the cara
 Many today spoke favorably Of the oTua- nance. expressing the hope that It would ba enforced rigidiy. While tho street car uo1nnamy has experienced hnancka1 l0as fhrongh lack of patronage by negroes. De- ,eaune Of the "sspaxation'' ordinances paI- wnnH Of the road who approve the oToI- rnrlca express the hope that no furtner lon9 win Do the portion of the stockhoia- mrs through the anti-smokinE orcAnancA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

The river steamers Hard Cash from Pickensville, and City of Mobile from Montgomery are due down tomorrow nnornina. Tine Mary, after extensive re- hairs, left at midnight for the upper Ala@ bama River
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
Mobile ,socistv News.

General Louis V. Clark of Birmingham Is in the city on a business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
nonuicts carrisd to sandfOrd.

Special Agent l.. M. Powell of the Hen sIerson Lumber Company, at Sand1ord, Aia-. left today for thae place with three s,---y.,,z recentlw sentenced to the peni- temfiary. The couvfcts were Lee Mitchell, A0 vears: Sam McInnfA nve years; Ed- qnnoaM two years and one day
 Of the trio, the most 1oyouAs appaTent- - ,ga~ Mitchell. who was exceedingly isy,rhv in gettfnR only twenty years, he havirR been indicted in dve c2ses of rob hnrx
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

The remains of R. T. Markham were shipped to Bay City, Mich. today for in- \ terment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17
TocaI and Perwouale,

Mir. and Mrs. Morris Meyer have aTriv- ed in Selma and are receiving cordial welcome from their many friends in tnls citv. Their honeymoon was delightfully."- suent in the West Indies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromo ouinins Tablsts Ali druggists refund the money if 1t fails to curo k. W: Groves signature is on each box. 2Sc.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

The Mexican Of average slss wsaFs a Na a boot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Hon. D, J. Meador of Marengo pass ed through Selma today on his way homo from Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

The Elks held an interesting meeting tonight. The Selma lodge now has over ITO members.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

b The Comparative Whist Club met this evening at Mrs. R. H.. Clarke's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Mrs. Richard lfellett has issued invi- tations to a card party for Tuesday, Jan uary 20 at 3 o'clock, in compliment to her attractive visitor, Miss Frances Troy or Asheville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-17

Hon. W. B. Craig, Senator from Dai- las County, spent this morning in Selma. Mrs. Mary P. Lacy is the guest of AFra E PatAuR.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-08-08
Miss Roosevelt's Visit.
ecIal Correspondence of The Evening Star

NEWPORT. r. l.. August Z. 1903
Newport at last has start on which to
focus the public eye-Miss Alice Roosevelt.
The Presidents daughter Is being put
through a pace fully equal to that Of her
last visit which would have brought her to
bed of illness had not the chief executive
interposed his veto. But it Is not because
Of 1.-The pace that kills that several young
members of the cottage colony have lately
been bundled of to Pomfret and Putnam
and Block Island and Bar Harbor. 1t is for
the reason that Cupid's arrows were per-
forattng their hearts or in order that they
might not be diverted from making up col
lege conditions.
The very first day Of August, as usual,
ushered in the first large dinner dance OF
been merely informal hops. while none Of
the dinners could be put down as stately OF
thoroughly straight backed.
While there were two or three sizahle
functions this week 1t has been left, as in
variably. for Mrs. William Astor to really
open the social season. This she will do
Monday night with ball. likely to prove
the largest she has ever given. Not until
last season when Beechwood was enlarged
did she have the facilities for entertaining
the Newport cottage colony Of today, which
has doubled in numbers since the fine old
villa was planned.
Mrs. Astor's lead by giving a great dinner
party and variety show at Bellcourt Friday
night. When this scheme started 1t was
of modest proportions. but one thing after
another followed until it escaped all
bounds, like Jacks beanstalk. 1t got too
big for the mansion. SO the carriage house
was brought into reQuisition. and finally
the court yard. while at last accounts. 1t
was stretching out toward the orchard, and
control of it seemed lost. 1t Is hardly prob
able that the Belmonts will be able to do
anything else for this season for. at the
rate invitations are going out. pie half a
mile in diameter would not furnish the
crowd with dessert.
Miss Elaine Strong. who has been visiting
Mrs R.. H. Townsend of Washington at
the Stone Acre. has gone to Bar Harbor.
George p. Eustis of Washington has re-
turned from an automobile trip.
Senator and Mrs. Geo. Peabody Wetmore
are again entertaining Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
erick II. Allen for whom they this week
gave dinner.
Senator Wetmores recent visits at the
torpedo station are rumored to indicate his
ultimate appointment on the naval commit
tee,
Roger Wetmore. younger son Of Senator
Wetmore. mounted on Gray Boy. won the
honors this week In one of the Monmouth
hounds run after foxes.
The social gayetiee Of the army and navy
set here and at jamestown have been given
temporary setback by the prevalence of
diphther1a among the naval apprentices at
Coaster Harb0r lsland