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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
WON A FATAL WAGER.
George Montgomery Drank a Quart
 of Whiskey and Fled.
Savannah News.

or Wniskey ana LIed.
 Savannah News.
 cigar that ha won on a wager to drink a quart Of whiskey, George Montgomery. a negro well known in police circles. died on the sidewalk on St. Julian and Montgomery Streets last night.
 From all that the police were able to learn. some one had doubted MontEomery's thirst and offered him io-csnt cigar if he could sap up quart of whiakey at one time. It was like finding money to the negro whose capacity was questioned for the first time. He was ready and anxious to tackle the booze, not because he wanted the cigar. but because he had thirst that had never been quenched
 quart bottle of whisksy of recent birth was purchased in neighbortng bar. and in the presence of several persons George gulped 1t down. Nor did he even make c wry face. He was suprsmeiy happy as he left the bar with fne cigar, and the reputation that he had earned. He seated himself on the sidewalk for the purpose of finishing his cigar and wait. ing for passing patrolman to cart him of to the police station house.
 Hut Montgomery died while he waited. He was happy as the liquor trickied down his throat and he was happy. as far as he knew happiness, as he sat in . drunken stupor with death lowering over him. Had he chosen the
 manner in which he wanted to die, it would probably have been as 1t happened and the Patrolman Dougias on his way to the Ocean Steamship Company wharves, noticed the negro and believed he was drunk. A telephone mes sago was sent to police headquarters for the patrol wagon and Patrolman Msldrim was sent with N
 When the officer saw that the negro was Montgomery he caught hold of him for the pur- pose of lifting him into the wagon. for Mont gomery was never made a prisoner when he was able to walk to the patrol wagon. The off, flcer was startled to find that he had hold of a dead man. Coroner Keller told of the death from alcoholism and was called upon for a certificate.
 Montgomery was . weil-known character. and when not locked up for drunkenness he worked around several of the down town frui, stands His capacity for whiskey was ire uuentiy the cause of comment among the po- lice and his death was no more . surprise than the information that he had been Ablo to drink a quart of raw whiskey. No one who knew anything about the negro would have wagered that he could not drink q gallon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
BAD BOYS--GOOD MEN.

1 and rendered him as eminent in useful ness as he had been before in wickedness Every leisure moment was now employed in reading one thing or another. Having
 to support himself by manual labor. hi. time for reading was but little, and tc overcome this disadvantage his usual method was to place a book before him while eating, and at every repast he read i've or six pages. The perusal of Locke's Essay on the Understanding gave the first metaphysical turn to his mind. "It awakened me from my stupor." said he,
 ''and induced me to form resolution to abandon the groveling views which had
 been accpstomed to entertain"
 Added to his labors in shoemaking ana
 metaphysics Drew became local
 preacher and a class leader; overfiowing
 with activity. he also entered eagerly into
 the discussion of politics
 While busy one night harnmering away
 at q shoe sole little boy. seeing lisht
 in the shop. put his mouth 10 the Key,
 hole of the door and called out in shrill
 pipe, Shoemaker! shoemaker! work by
 night and run about by day!" friend
 to whom Drew afterward told the story,
 asked: And did you not run after the
 hov and strap him?" No, mo-" was the
 repiy: had a pistol fired off at my ear I could not have been more dismayed or confounded. I dropped my work and said
 to myself, true. but you shall never have that to say to me again. To me that cry was the voice of God. and 1t has been a word in season throughout my life. learnt from it not to leave till tomorrow the work of to-day. or to idle when I ought to be working
 Drew now began business on his own account. though his whole capital was only fourteen shillings; but his steady good character being now proved, a neighboring miller volunteered a loan which was accepted, and success attend ing his industry. the debt was repaid at the end of a year. He started in life with a determined resolution to "owe no man anything and he held to 1t in the midst of many privations. Often he went to bed supperless to avoid rising in debt His ambition was to achieve in- dependence by industry and rigid econ omy, and in this he gradually succeeded. In the midst of incessant toll, he labored to carry forward the cultivation of his mind, studying even astronomy, history and metaphysics.
 From that moment Drew dropped poli- tics and stuck to his daily work and to in his spare hours.
 His study was the kitchen, where his wife's bellows served him for desk, and he wrote amidst the cries and crad- lings of his children. Paine's Age Of Reason" having come out about this time and excited great interest among young readers. he composed a pamphlet in refutation of It's arguments, which was published. He used afterward to say that 1t was the Age of Reason" that made him an author Various pamphlets from his pen now appeared in rapid suc- cession, and a few years later, while still working on at shoemaking. he wrote and published his admirable Essay on the Immateriality and Immortality of the Human Soul" which he sold for $1oo. great sum in his estimation at the time. The book went through many editions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
AUTOPSY ON MILLIONAIRE.
Chicagoan's Death Will Be Thor.
 ourhlv TnveStratad


 Chicago. Oct. 30.-In order to dispel doubts that had arisen regarding the true nature of the illness which caused the death of H. J. Sexton, millionaire con- tractor. on Wednesday. an autopsy has been held at the residence in Michigan Avenue.
 Vague rumors had been floating about during the time subsequent to MT. Sex tons death to the effect that arsenica poisoning was indicated in the patiens't symptoms and in the appearance of the body after death.
 Neither the widow nor the sons, two oi whom survive, placed any credence in the rumors, but to set them at rest they ar ranged for a post mortem examination. This was to make clear the cause ot death as deterioration of the spinal chord attended by neurasthenia and anema. The ouickhess with which the collapse came finally is thought to have given rise to the baseless rumors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
A Personal Bill of Fare.

A squiro of Andover once hired a broth CT of Patrick, who was in his employ. The terms were made with Pat before his brothers arrival and the following con- versation ensued:
 Squire-ru pay your brother $1.5O day, Patrick.
 Patrick (bowing and smiling)-Yes, sor; yes, sor; and will he ate himself or will ye ate him, sor?
 The squire thought that Dennis had bet ter eat himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
Thanks to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey.

Mrs. Martha Fer guson. aged 7S years. wife of this old man, says:
 Alexander Is cer- tainiy an old man, but he seems to bs ss young as he was fifty years ago, and the amount of work he does surprises me. Some years ago he was troubled with not being able to sleep well, and 1t was then that he began taking Dnffy's Pure Malt Whiskey. Now he sleeps just like a baby and eats hear ty. 1 always take some of the whiskey mornings and even ings when he does, and 1t certainly has done me & world of good. l am certain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
POSSIBLE CENTER OF WAR.
Korea a Country Where Strangeness
 is Felt Most.

Chemulpo. Korea, Cor. PhIIadeIphia
 Ledger.
 After a trip on and out among numer- ous islands and banks, including some of a decidedly fOggy nature, one finds him self here, if 1t be low water, but if the tide be we'll on toward high 1t Is only with considerable difficulty that he can begin to form an estimate how far off the nearest place is. The tides are enormous. and in that respect bear a somewhat close resemblance to those of the Bay of Fun dy. Before reaching here one passes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

there be partition. and it seems to the fair-minded as though Russia should con- tent herself with Manchuria. But Japan has Formosa, and with all that Is possi- ble in that semi-tropical island she cer- tainly is supposed to have a rich pos session. Russian claim that they, too, are entitled to extend their dominion to the southward.. In gaining Korea. however, they would be able to too closely scruti- nize Japan. and would be constant men. ace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

CAUTION.-When you ask for Duffy's Pure Malt whiskey be sure you get the genuine. Interruptions dealers, mindful of the excellence of this preparation. will whiskey substitutes, which are put on the market for profit only, and which. far from relieving the sick are positively harmful Demand 'Duffy's" and be sure to get it, It is the only absolutely pure Malt Whiskey which contains medicinal health giving qualities. Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Is sold in sealed bottles only: never in flask or bulk. Look for the trade mark the "OId Chemist" on the label and be certain the seal over the cork is unbroken. Beware of refilled bottles.
 The genuine is sold at all druggists and grocers'. or direct, s1.00 a bottle. vaiu- able medical book containing symptoms and treatment of each disease md many testimonials will be sent free to anyone who will write Duffy Malt whiskey Co, Rochester N T.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

Brooklyn Eagle.
 Young Gladstone Dowie, Dr. Elijah, junior. has never kissed a, woman, out side of the family-his father says. The tyrannies endured in the Dowie family must be something awful.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
For Stomach, Liver and Bowels

Laxo Pills are mild, gentle and re. liable laxative. designed to promote the healthy and normal action of the stom. ach. liver and bowels. and to correct habltual constipation. Druggists. G5 cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

For the serious diseases that attack the kidneys, Prickly Ash Bitters is an un- failing remedy. Relieves backache, swelling of the feet and persistent head ache-symptoms which indicate kidney trouble adv-wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

T am now going on my 115th year, and I feel as strong as my youngest son, who Is now past 35. 1 have worked hard all my life, and am working yet. I get around my place to see that everything goes right.
 Some years ago I began taking DUF- FITS PURE MALT WHISKEY, and | know it Is this great medicine that hes prolonged my life. Before taking DUE FITS PURE MALT WHISKEY l. Hd not sleep well. Now I have perfect rest at night Every fnorn- ing and every even ing I take it, and I always have a good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

n Invaluable for overworked men, delic moter of good health and longevity, mak
 It cures consumption. coughs, colds, throat and lnngs: indigestion, dyspepsia, ss absolutely pure. gentle and invigorat CT to the brain, strength and elasticity to the muscles and richness to the blood. It 6r1ngs into action all the vital forces and e1ables you to get from food all the nour. lshment 1t contains. Duffy's Pure Malt Wh1s1xey contains no fusel oil and is the 0n1y whisksy recognised by the Govern ment as a medicine; this is a guarantee. 5,00e doctors prescribe and 2,0oo hospitals use 'sDufys exclusively.
 H you wish to keep young, strong and vigorous and have on your cheek the glow Of perfect health. take OUTFITS PURE MALT WHI6KEY regularly, a table spooneul in e glass of water or milk. three kfmss day, and take no other medicine. 1t ts dangerous to i'll your system with drugs that poison the system and dsprsss wHIBKEY tones up and strengthens the hearts action and purffes the entire sys- tenn,
 OUTFITS PURE MALT wHI6KEY has stood severest tests for fifty years and has always been found absolutely pure and to contain great medicinal properties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
A 0uarauteed Cure for Piles.

Itching Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles Your druggist will refund money if PAZO Oint- Tnent fails to cure you. in 6 to l4 days. soc. su-Wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
700 Oo5cS
 For One Dollar

Economy in medicine must be measured by two things-cost and effect. It cannot be measured by either alone. It is greatest in that medicine that does the most for the money-that radically and per manently cures at the least ex- pense. That medicine is
 Hoods JdrS0p0rilLd It purifies and enriches the blood, cures pimples, eczema and al! eruptions, tired, languid feelings, loss of appetite and general debility.
 "I have taken Hoods SaRsaparilla and found it reliable and giving perfect sstisfae- tion. It takes away that tired feeling, gives energy and puts rhe blood in good condition. '' Mss EFFIE CoLoSNE. 1858 10th Street. N. w., Washington. D. (.
 Hood's SarsaPaTIlla promises to cure end keeps the pTon1ISe'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01


  oena High ss ana cSH aT 0 'S TS1 
  from I.sSns and Snsn: connection hmN Chicago NoIths South V. l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
OUTFITS PURE MALT WhISkEY

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
Tha Western Railway of Alabama.

Trains run on Central Tims. pEAn IT'D
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-03
ADMISSION.
Miss Mamie ANDERSON Is Held Up b.
Negro and Robbed.

Admission. March 2.-(Speclal while
going to her home in the northern part OF
the city last night Miss Mamie Amber
son, with a mute brother, were held up
by a negro. ! he holdup occurred in a
thickly settled part of the city, only two
blocks from the home OF the two. Miss
Anderson WORKS at the local exchange
of the Southern Bell Telephone company
and had been paid off JUST before eav-
ing work last night.
Where the robbery took place, al the
corner of Twentieth and Noble streets,
there is no electric light and while in
the shadow of a large tree at the corner
they encountered the negro, who pushed
his gun in her face and demanded her to
halt Her purse was hanging from her
belt and the negro grabbed this and ran
off towards The city. making his escape.
Miss ANDERSON and her brother live with
their uncle, Mr.. L. NJ. Mitchell. The
amount taken was $l3
On account of the Admission Rolling mills
failing 10 keep their regular pay day
yesterday, "A large number of the en-
ployes put the matter in the hands of at
torneys, and a large lot of finished ma
terial on the yards was attached by
Sheriff Woodruff.
The pay due the men Is for two weeks
previous to February 1G. The amount
claimed Is about 1890. The rolling mill
is controlled by the Admission Rolling
Mill company with Il general office IN
Birmingham. Mr.. w. ID. Sims of Birmng-
ham. is president of the concern.
Word was received In the city last night
that the governor has pardoned l.. II.
anf fro, 10 for
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-03

And every form OF PRIVATE DISEASE.
sexual Weakness, ETC., etc.. are cured
under plain guarantee.
All condolences held fnviolate.
consultation at cffice or by mail In.
vited without charge.
treatment by mail for those who can
~" No written prescriptions. We furnish all
ones.ion blanks for man CT woman sent
free on application-
Our institute Is thoroughly equipped
-tth ali modern sur gicai electrical, X
- violet ray, galvano-fa.adic battery.
sIentric static machine. arc light cabi-
80 ana other modern electro and me-
,hanicaI therapeutic devices for aiding
ne In The scientific treatment OF chronic
diseases.
Montgomery Advertiser: DR.. Dozier Is
,ndorsed by the press and people OF every
section OF Alabama
Thc Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot
odd ANYTHING to the reputation DR.. o. It.
T,oztc,. has already acquired in the line OF
his profession. but We know him to be
hrothe- Cdd Fellow that can be relied on
10 carry out every promise he makes TO
those needing his services.
Masonic Guide: DIR. Dozier comes from
q family OF prominent physicians, ami
with his full store Of medical knowledge
end his large experience In his profession
can be relied on to treat disease in the
most successful manner.
Ace-Eerald: His Icing record and an.
proycd abilities entitle him to the proud
distinction Of standing Ut the head OF his
profession.
Onicas First avenue and Twenty-first
street, Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-03
LORDS TAKE UP VENEZUELA.
Think Blue Book Does Not Correspond
With Balfour's Statements.

London March 2.-Venezuela was
brought up In the house of lords today
ON a motion of Baron Tweedmouth, lib
eral. asking for further papers Oh the
subject. He complained that the re-
Gently published blue book did not clear
ly set forth the exact statement made
to the United States government with
reference to the blockade, and said the
dispatches contained in the blue book did
not correspond with the statement Of
Premier Balfour and the other ministers,
Continuing Baron Tweedmouth remark
ed that there was little cause for con-
graduation on the outcome OF the air.
and the cooperation with Germany,
which he classed as an alliance with a
power whose claims. methods, policies
and Interior objects in that part OF the
world. were different from those Of Great
Britain.
Foreign Secretary Lanscowne In reply
ing defended the cooperation with Ger
many and said his majestys government
had excellent reasons for knowing how
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-03
PRATT CITY.
Municipal Election to Be Held Today
Arouses Much Interest.

Pratt City, March 2.-(Special.) The
municipal election will be held morrow
for the purpose of electing a mayor and
twelve aldermen. The following COM
pose the ticket nominated at the citizens
primary held in January:
Mayor, e. j. Hudnall.
First ward-R. F. Lovelady and ]. b.
Stage.
Second ward-J. C. DeLacee and W. C.
Minis.
Third ward-H. w. Culpepper and J.
w. Mills.
Fourth ward-W. M Mason and j e.
Lacey
Fifth ward-J. M. Pool and ]. H. Han
negan.
Sixth ward-James A Kirk and j. N.
Collins.
The polls will open at a. m. and close
at p m. Messrs. Job Going, j. M. Don
aldson and Asa Gibson are the managers.
After the election a fire chief will be
elected by the incoming board. The vol
unteer fire companies are allowed to
nominate chief to be approved by the
be ard tl
The following are named as candidates
Harry CANNED No. 1 Hose company;
Dave Richards, No. 2; Sam f Hey, No. ;.
Mr.. S. M. Jones, an employee of the Ten
nessee company. was seriously hart at
shaft No. l yesterday. He was caught II,
leg being broken.
Tho hoar of education met in Superir,-
tendent McNeil's office this evening. The
regular routine business was transactf.
This is the last meeting for the present
board The new board VIII be sworn In
some time during the month Leave of
absence was granted 10 George Scott
(colored) and his corps of teachers for
Nhree days during the month Of April to
attend special meeting at the normal
school at Tuskegee. Scott will deliver an
address on that occasion.
All the mines were at work today ex-
cept No. 5. but the work was light. The
ovens here are suffering for lack of coal.
Palmetto Camp No. 50, Woodmen of the
World have a special dispensation for
the initiation of candidates until the 18th
of May Tor IS.
Announcement is made Of the marriage
of Mr.. Bradley Gale of this city, and
Miss Annie Donnahoe on Thursday,
March s. at the home OF the bride in
Tuscaloosa.
Mrs Colburn, who has been the guest
of ner daughter. Mrs. Buchanon for sew
eral months will return tomorrow to
her home at Mt. Pleasant, Tenn.
Il. b. Boring has accepted a position
with the Herald Shoe company on First
avenue.
Among the visitors in the city on yes
terday were j. f.. Castleberry OF Redus,
Ala. John Morrow and Miss Nettie ABB
ernathy of Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1903-03-03
TUSCALOOSA.
Murderer Henry Forester Is Given q
Hearing and Held Without Bail.


Tuscaloosa, March Especial 1.-The
preliminary hearing of Henry Forester,
who shot and instantly killed Guy Wilson
recently on the Huntsville road four
miles north of Tuscaloosa was held
Saturday before Justice Carson. The
defendant was represented by A. S. Van
deGraaff, while Solicitor Henry b. Foster
represented the state. Forester was
held without bail to await the action of
the grand jury which will meet here in
March.
Raymond Splvy las resigned the Uni
versity where he was a member of the
senior class, TO accept the position as
bookkeeper for the Southern Bell Tele-
phone Company Mr.. spvy will enter
the medical college at Mobile in the early
fall.
The congregation of tte First Baptist
church raised $500 yesterday morning in
ten minu'es, watch makes the church
clear from any debt This collection was
Il very II nG, katie one considering the
fact that only few weeks ago $1,000 was
raised by the same peo7le &c erect new
addition to the pre- ,ent structure.
At a recent meeting of the Elks a
Baltimore Club" was organized for the
purpose of attending the grand lodge
meeting and reunion In Baltimore in
July. Several committees We're appointed
to take the work In cfarse, to procure
unifo ms, badges. etc. Il Is thought that
about forty members will attend, to-
gether with a number of ladies. The fol-
lowing are the officers elected: Pres-
dent, Marvin +. Cr.nond; Tce-president,
Chal1ey G. Simpson; secretary. John G..
Brady, treasurer, Frank II. Waiter.
The governor has signed the building
bill and II will soon be known for once
and all whether or not Tuscaloosa is to
have 4 new coGnty court house. The
county commissioners rave ordered an
election on Monday. March 20, for the
specific purpose o! setting the question.
,1;ss Annie W -Nmstrtrg, correspond
ing seel etary of the Wtnan's Missionary
Ua,on of tic SoG;hern Baptist conven-
ton, Is in the city. SIZE Will deliver am
a,l1:ess temeirow to the ladies of Tusca-
lc.sa.
Mrs T. =. Eealic atl children have
arrived frur RirJn nrham and joined Mr.
Beaiio. who las been employed here for
sometime They are occupying a resi-
dencc nn Eighth strect.
Mrs. Walter Gu:ley has returned from
a visi. IL relatives at Birmingham.
Ms. Jim Green las gone to Birming-
ham to visit her niece, Miss Erine
Thompson.
Mrs Harry {. Calvin is visiting her
parents at Gclu'Ii us, Ga.