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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
TO DEFEND THE CHIEF
BIRMINGHAM LAWYERS voLUN-
 THEIR THEIR SERVICES.
Austin Stands on His Record and will Keep Up Crusade Against Gambling and Sunday
 Law Violators.

Birmingham, Jan. 2.--tspecial, l-chief oi Police c. w. Austin is in receipt Of com. munications from several attorneys ol Birmingham offering to defend him n lE the suits being filed by men who navs been arrested on charges growing out oi raids upon alleged gambling places oi the city. have been filed agaist the Chief, one oi them for $1, GOO damages and three TOT S. 900 damages each.
 The city political campaign in Birming- ham is beginning to get warm, ano as much interest will be taken, from all in- dications, in the race for Chief or Po- lice, as for Mayor. Chief Austin is candidate for reelection, and he IS op- posed by former Chief T. c. Mcdonald and Captain W. E. Weir.
 Chief Austin, during his term of omce. has made 1t exceedingly warm for the sporting fraternity of the city. and 2 large number of arrests were made, but no convictions were secured.
 The Chief says he expects to be re- elected, and will keep up his crusade against gambling and Sunday liquor selling. A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

sociation for the Advancement of Science today agreed to request President Roose- welt to appoint a physician as a member of the Isthnian Canal Commission.
 The following were appointed as a corn- nnittee to secure a suitable memorial to pr. Reed. the army surgeon, in improv. ing the sanitary conditions in Cuba: D. c. Gilman. Alexander Graham Bell, for. mler Surgeon General Sternberg, U. s. Al Seth Low, J. G. Schurnan. W. H. welch, F. s. Hewitt. C. s. Minot and s. F. Chaille.
 The feature of the session of the sec- ton on Social and Economic Science was review of the work of the various bus reaus of the Department of Agriculture by their chiefs. Prof. Willis L. Moore, Chief of the Weather Bureau, said it cost q, ,250,00O a year to make the fore casts; that the frost warnings of q few days ago in Florida saved millions of dollars to the people of that State, and the forewarning of a signal cold wave recently saved shippers $40OO.O 900.
 Many addresses were delivered at the session of the various sections.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
MIR. CLARK TELLS OF TRAGEDY. Thinks Monument shoud Be Erected
 to Mrs. Lane.
Deatsville, Ala, J,


 Editor The Advertiser:
 One more unregistered negro has gone. The first day of January ushered in q tragedy in this place that has no equal Early yesterday morning Mrs. Ben Lane who lives about two miles from this place. had her horse hitched to the buggy and with her little boy started to Deats- Bardeleben. She had gone only short distance when her child fell from the buggy. She turned back home to get sofIle sticking plaster to put on the child s face. When she entered the house she found inside big burly young negro, an ex-convict who had for the past two years been working for Mir. Lane. rob- ping the house and made hostile demon strations. She managed to get to her buggy and made haste to this place. formed her father of the facts and he irIl- mediately left his house to get a war rant for the negro, thinking he could be foufid at the Lane home.
 As soon as Mrs. Lane left home for this place, the negro took . mule from the lot and with a single barrel gun he had procured from the Lane house. fol- lowed her to Deatsville. telling some me- to find Mrs. Lane and kill her. He rode directly to Mir. DeBardeieben's house. and, seeing Mrs. Lane through the glass window. fired on her. knocking a large hole through the glass. Mrs. Lane placed her child in a safe place, seized her fathers gun and returned the fire, miss ing the scoundrel but hitting the mule he was on. She fired again while he was trying to put another shell in his gun, with the grand and glorious result of killing him so dead that q thousand pa- gan gods and Crumpackers couldn't raise him again.
 I saw him short time after he fell and quietly and pleasantly viewed the carcass as it lay where that heroic and noble woman with her trusty gun had placed it. and right then and there while looking at the brute. thought 1t would be the right thing for the people of FL more County to purchase an everlasting shaft and place 1t on the spot where he fell with a suitable inscription comment orating the heroism of Mrs. Ben Lane for all time to come.
 Not three cheers but three thousand cheers for Mrs. Ben DeBardeleben Lane, heroine of Fillmore County. Yes. Alabama should take off her hat and bow low to this woman today.
 Yours truly,
 W. P. Clark
 Veteran Go q 9th Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
HOLLANDS BOND FIXED.
Farmer Who Killed Preacher Waived
 Examination.

New Decatur. Jan. 2.-(Special.)-Casey Holland. the young farmer who killed Rev. MT. Acker. the Baptist preacher, with stick of stove wood some time ago, was taken before Justice E. R.. RaneX for a preliminary hearing yesterday and his attorneys waived examination to the Circuit Court.
 Holland was placed under $500 bond and the case will be taken up at the next term of the grand jury. Holland Is charged with manslaughter.
 Holland and Mir. Acker quarreled about some wood when Holland hit MT. Acker over the head with stick of wood, frac- turing his skull and resulting in MT. Ack- ers's death a few hours afterwards. Hol- land left at the time, but later came back and gave himself nm to the officers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
SWAMI MILE FOR PRACTICE.
Ensign Babcock Congratulated Upon
 His Courage.

Manila, Jan. "A boats crew from the United States cruiser Don Juan de Aus trfa made the first successful attack on the mine fields in the manouvres near Subig Bay. The boat capsized as 1t was approaching the mines and part of the crew, with Ensign Babcock leading. swan a mile, although the water was infested with sharks, towing countermine bAoys which were successfully placed The searchlights of the warships did not dis cover the operation. Ensign Babcock and his men were congratulated on their cour- age.
 Rear Admiral Evans's fleet will aban- don Subig Bay Monday and come to Ma nila for heavy gun practice. One target will represent submarine boat. It VIII be towed by a submarine vessel and will appear on the surface briefly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Saloons Close Early.

The law recently passed by the City Council to regulate the opening and clos ing of saloons went into effect yesterday and all saloons in the city were closed last night at Ii o'clock.
 The ordinance requires that all the bar keepers shall close their places of bust ness promptly at Il o'clock every night and that they shall not enter their sa- looms on Sunday except when accompa- nied by an officer of the law so that there will thus be no violation of the Sunday law"
 The saloon men are complying with the law and express satisfaction at the op- eration of a law that iesssns the number of working hours. Some of them say they would like to be compelled to close their places at 10 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Elias Hyman a Visitor.

Elias Hyman of Cleveland, O.. Vice President of the Empire Flow Company, blow plant of the Austin-Bryan Manu- featuring Company at Ensley. is in the district, looking at the property. MT: Hyman could not state exactly what will be done by his company with the prop erty, but intimates that new and sepa- rate company will be organized at once. The operation of the plant is assured: The plant was purchased for $200. 900. It is equipped already with modern machinery and was from its start one of the promi- nent industries of the district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
FIRE IN oPELIKA.
Handsome Residence of L. M.
 Trawick Was Destroyed.

Handsome Residence of L. M.
 Trawick Was Destroyed.
 opelika, Jan. 2.-(special.)-Eire last night destroyed the handsome residence of l.. M. Trawick on Geneva Street in this this city. The water pressure, was light considerable difficuity was had in subdu- ing the flames. Several adjacent build ings narrowly escaped destruction. The loss Is about s2.5oo and is insured.
 For some time inquiries have been coming here from Texas asking about Harvy Braddy. The man could not be To- cated but Sheriff Hodge finally got clue to his identity and found him work Ing at the cotton mill under the name of forgery and false pretences. Securing sufficient evidence Sheriff Hodge arrested him and found that he was the right man. man Sraddy had left 2 family in Texas Turner who worked in the cotton mills here short time ago and a charge of bigamy will also face him. He is now in the County jail awaiting Texas officers. Information has been given out here that Hon. J. c. Manning of Alexander City has received an inquiry asking if he would become the editor of one of the leading Northern Republican dailies. The information is from a person in a
  He has given out no intimation of his intentions. He speaks before the Middle sex Club in Boston soon and also has sev- eral dates for lectures in the East his subjects being Creatures of Adversity" and Creatures of Fame"
 The Knight of Pythias Lodge oS this city has elected the following officers for the ensuing year: o. P. Siler. c. C.; H. A. Bedell, Vice c. C.; I. N. Stowe, Pre- late; c. E. Weber, M. of w.; W, M. Hopson. M. of F. and K. of R. and g.. J. H. Smith. M. of E.: c. W. Sharman. M. at A.. B. P. Baldwin, I. G.; J. s. Whittlesey, O.. G.; J. K. Watkins was elected delegate to the Grand Lodge and J. Kahn, W. o. Brownheld and T. D. Power trustees.
 The large blaming mill property of W. A. Andrews that has been in bankruptcy for some time, has, 1t is understood been sold to W. H. Melton. W. l.. Melton and W. A. Andrews. The property will be further improved and continue work on large scale.
 The receipts of the Opeiika postoffice for the third quarter of 1902 were g, TBS. 79 or e gain over the next highest similar quarter in the history of the office of about $500. Opelika will be a free deliv cry office next year.
 M Bean of Smiths Station and Miss Emma Alfred of Banstone. were married at the brides home December 28. Rev J. H. Wallace. officiating.
 Judge Renfro has finished paying out all the pension warrants in this. County except seven.
 Mrs. Rebecca Rush of Phenlx City, died there yesterday, aged 50 years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Oahn-Cater.

The following invitation has been is- sued:
 ''Mr. and Mrs. Edward Calm request the pleasure of your company at the marriage of their daughter. Josie. to Mir. George Whitfield Cater, Jr.. on Wednes- day afternoon the fourteenth of January at i o'clock. At Home. Meridian. Miss. D
 fir. Cater Is c son of Mir. and Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Commissioners Sworn In.

Manila. Jan. 2.-General James F. Smith. the recently appointed member or the Philippine Commission and Elmer Bryan, superintendent of instruction were sworM in yesterday at a public session of the commission, General Smith takes the portfolio of secretary of education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
A Shooting Affray.

Johnnie McMillan, negro, charged with shooting Willie Childers, a negro, during a fight last night had a prelimi- nary hearing before Justice of the Peace l. D. Lloyd this morning. He was bound over to await the action of the grand jury, his bond being fixed at $000 N1Mlllan .x IS l4 years old while Chhders were dghting when McM1llan drew a g calSbre pistol and fired at Childers, who was struck in the arm. The wound is not serious.
 McNnllan in default of bond was re- manded to jail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Years Building Permits.

The official figures of building permits in Birmingham during the year 1902, just made up, shows that buildings to the amount of $1 ,352 70.50 have been construct ed or are under construction now. The permits for 1901 aggregated g, AT, ,11S,
 follows: January, s41, ,s26; February, $2O2, 9z5; March, $70,6S4; April, $15S, S,175; May, ssS. 455; June, s2is,s9o; July, s142, TOO; Au- gust, $7s. 769; September. 4661; October. SS2.24s.5O; November $10o.462; December,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Declarations of Incorporation.

Declarations of incorporation have been filed by the Bain Drug Company, capital Bolt Company, capital stock at s150 900, The Nut and Bolt Company has started work on a large plant in East Birming ham. The company is a consolidation of the Southern Nut and Bolt Works of this city, and the American Nut and Bolt Company of Lowell, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Prisoners Attempt to Escaps.

Charlie Jones and Jim Moorer, two negroes confined in the city prison, at tempted to escape last night by saving their way through a staircase They were discovered before they succeeded fin mak- ing an opening.
 When tried before Mayor Mcleod this morning each was sentenced to thirty days labor on the streets
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Licenses to Sell Liquor.

The Collector of Internal Revenues for Alabama tated today that during the month of December. just past, forty H. censes for retail liquor dealers were is- sued. There are about 1,200 retail liquor dealers in Alabama. Because of the new season for State and county licenses, rush Is expected at the Collectors office during the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Larger Water Supply.

A mass meeting was held tonight in the Board of Trade rooms for the purpose of discrs sing the question of a larger water supply for Birmingham. The meeting was attended by good crowd. J. A Van Hoose former Mayor of the city, has offered a plan to change the course of the Warrior River and bring it down to Five-Mile Creek which runs through the immediate district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Burglars Enter Stores.

Burglars last night visited the store of Brown Bros. and stole several shot guns. pistols, shells and other goods. A visit was made by burglars last night also to c. F. Bells wholesale grocery establish ment on Morris Avenue. securing goods to the value of about $l00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Railroad Raised Wages.

The Birmingham Belt Railroad, belong ing to the Frisco System. has made an increase of wages to its employees, about thirty in number, from 10 to 25 per cent. Quite a neat littie sum will be given the men in the course of a year. The ad- vance was not looked for and the em- ployes feel proud of it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
A Saddle Stolen,

Ferdinand Merkel. who lives on North and Fremont Streets reported this morn ing that saddle and bridle had been stolen from him last night.
 Mir. Markell brought the saddle to Selma from Texas. It was of & Mexican pat tern and very valuable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Medical Society Banquet.

The Jefferson County Medical Society gave their annual banquet tonight at the Metropolitan Hotel. Dr. W. H. Wilder, President of the Society. presided at the affair and Q number of toasts were re- sponded to.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

few days ago Profs. Blumeke and Hess from Bavaria, who are well known for their studies of glaciers. succeeded in boring through the Hinteries glacier in the otzhal Alps. at a point where the ice was found to be lS3 meters deep
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Veteran Co. G, G
A Cure for Lumbaeo.

W. c. Williamson, of Amherst, va.. says: For more than a year I suffered from lumbago I finally tried Chamber lain's Pain Balm and it gave me entire relief. which all other remedies had failed to do." Sold by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
A Reward for Mullins.

W. T. Mullins of C1anton offers re- ward of $500 for the apprehension of Glenn Mullins. who escaped from the in- sane asylum at Tuscaloosa, December g. Glenn Mullins is 35 years of age and Is 5 feet Il l-2 inches in height.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
aADsDEN IS GROWING.
Year Just Closed Was Marked by
 Much Progress.


 Gadsden, Jan. 2.-(Special.) .)-The past year was the most prosperous in the his tory of Gadsden and the year 1903 will no doubt be far more prosperous.
 During the year 1902 the progress was something remarkable. In that year Gadsden secured more industries than any other city of the size in the State. The most important of which are: The erection of the largest steel making plant south of Pittsburg. Pa; the plant will in- clude four blast furnaces of $50 tons ca pacity each. ten basic open hearth steel furnAces bloomerics, rolling mills and fln- ishing plants. which will Include one of the largest rod, wire and nail mills in this country. The new furnace of the Alabama Consolidated Goal and Iron Company with a daily capacity of 300 tons is in the course of construction and when 1t is put in operation the old one will be torn away and a much larger one will be built.
 The Southern Car and Foundry Com pany is building second furnace here and will be in operation some time this year.
 Captai1SJ NJ. Elliott. is making prepar- ations to begin the removal and erection of the large 4OO ton furnace which he re- gently purchased at St. Louis This will be the largest furnace in the Southern States and will be completed this year.
 These are not what Gadsden is likely to get, but what it has now in the course of construction.
 The Alabama Wire and Steel Company owns 1,6O0 of the most choice building lots in the city. They win build nice modern houses to accommodate the men employed at their plant.
 Numerous other industries have Iocat- ed here during 1909.
 The Bellevue efIotel, located on Look out Mountain, one and a half miles above Gadsden, has been leased to Mrs. Fred erica w. Cantwel of Atlanta, Ga, and will be open to guests this week. Mrs. Cantwell lately opened one of the cele- brated F'lagler Hotels at Dayton, Fla.
 The law recently passed by the City Council recurring all the saloons to close at 10 o'clock at night and not open until o'clock in the morning, went into ef- feet Thursday and the saloons closed at 10 o'clock last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

William F. Robertson, aged 6s years, died last night at his home on Meridian vile pike. MT. Robertson was a Con- federate veteran and was one of the best known citizens of the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
MIR. HAUsMAN TO WED.
Tuscaloosa Young Man Will Marry
 Chattanooga Young Woman.

Tuscaloosa, Jan. 2-(Special. Jon Jan- uary 14th MT. Edward Hausman of this Shsttanooga anu win he nnitea in mstTimorv " The wedding will be a very quiet affair, immediately after which they will come to Tuscaloosa. The groom is one of Tus- caloosa's most substantial young men and has host of friends who wish for him every happiness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Your druggist will refund your money if PA 70 OINTMENT fails to cure Ringworm. Tetter. Old Ulcers and Sores Pimples and Blackheads on the face and all skin diseases. 50 cents.
 adv-aaN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Two Roman coins one silver token of oDmitian A. D.. sl-oe. and the o4ser brass piece of Trajan A. D, 9s. have been un- earthed in Dowgate HUI, London.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Promo Quinins Tablets. All druggists refund the money if 1t fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature Is on each box 2oc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
RECOMMENDS A DOCTOR.

Scientists Will Ask That One Be Named on Isthmian Commission.
 Washington, Jan. s.-The American As-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

negotiations with a corporation in a northern State for the location here of a plant for the manufacture of metal rail- road ties. The company seeks a location in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
K. of P. Installation.

The public installation of the newly elected officers of Selma Advance Lodge, No. 8. of the Knights of Pythias. last utght was largely attended by Pythians and their friends. The ceremonies were very interesting and impressive and were supplemented by music and by several able addresses.
 Grand Chancellor J. B. Ellis of orrville presided.
 Mrs. Autrey. Mrs. Bronson, Joe Rosser and W. ". Lapsley sang 70 Holy Night GAdams). after which several selections were rendered by Dunklin's orchestra.
 The public installation of officers was then made by Grand Chancellor Ellis. The following are the officers installed last night:
 Dave Shelton, c. C.; R. A Bearden. V. O.; p. s. Barnes, P; T. W. Barker, M at w.; Leon Ehlbert, K. of R. and 6 and M. of A; W. M. Johnson, I. G. i; P. Schufhofer, o. c
 The officers will serve for @ half year
 Chancellor Ellis made an interesting address on Pythianism. He was followed by E. s. Starr, John Morgan Burns, R. H. Mangrrn and W. B.. Craig, who spoke briefly but elouuently.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

Tn the s454s, 900 worth of goods imported by the Congo Free State last year Bel gium had the largest share, and the United States mona
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
INTERESTING CASE oUAsHED.
Grew Out of Fight Between Messrs.
 Armstrong and Grayson.

Huntsville, Jan. 2.-(Spectal. .)-Justice Vaught has dismissed the proceedings in setituted by Bruce Armstrong, manager of The Herald to have Attorney David A. Grayson placed under a peace bond and has taxed the plaintiff with the costs. The proceedings have been very interesting. occupying three days in trial, and there was much interest manifested because of the prominence of the per- sons connected with the affair. On his refusal to answer question while on the witness stand yesterday. Mir. Armstrong was sentenced to jail for contempt but the sentence was remitted.
 The case grew out of a fight between Mir. Grayson and Mir. Armstrong last week.
 As the time for the election ordered by the City Council to ascertain the wishes of the people in the matter of issuing bonds for municipal electric lighting plant approaches the fight waxes very warm. Eight of the City Council of nine members favor the bond issue and the fight Is between their adherents and the people who believe that cancel lation of the lighting contract with the Huntsville Railway Light and Power Company would endanger the electric railroad The Huntsville Gas Light Company Is also taking sides against the bond issue and the stockholders hope to defeat 1t and secure the lighting contract In the meantime the city streets remain in total darkness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
The Newc G Selma.

George ". Cater, sr., of Selma. He was one of the brightest and most popular here. They will hear with much pleasure of his approaching marriage with Miss Calm. who Is both pretty and accom- plished.
 Mir. Cater is now resident of Merid- ian where he has established a lucrative business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03

The County Commissioners are in ses- sion again today discussing the location of the new county court house. It was thought that this. matter had been defl- nitely decided on at their last meeting and a lot on Greensboro Avenue, adjoin- ing the Presbyterian Church, was pur- chased for that purpose. Objections were made by the Presbyterlans as to the erec- tion of the building adjoining their church, so 1t was necessary to have an- other meeting of the Commissioners to re- consider the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-03
Hun7OrS

They take possession of the body, and are Lords of Misrule.
 They are attended by pimples, boils, the itching letter, salt rheum, and other crl- taneous eruptions; by feelings of weakness. languor, general debility and what not.
 They cause more suffering than anything else.
 Health, Strength, Peace and Pleasure require their expulsion, and this is posi- lively effected, according to thousands of grateful testimonials, by
 Hoods JGrSGPQriLLG Which radically and permanently drives them out and builds up the whole systems