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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Where is MT. Espy Fromp

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 The signing of the new county bill by Governor Jelks has placed Representative Thomas M. Espy in an anomalous posi- ton. He is resident of the county of Houston. yet he represents Henry County in the Legislature. %
 Whether a citizen of Houston or citi- zen of Henry, MT. Espy is one of the most energetic and effective members of the House. His successful management of the fight for the new county Is one of the notable things of the present Legis- lature. The ease with which he won a strongly contested local fight has been the admiration of his associates in the Legislature.
 From the ease and facility with which the bill slipped through both Houses, 1t might be supposed that 1t had no opposi- tion whatever in the wiregrass. instead Of being hotly coptested as 1t was. The fight was fair and open and the diplo- matic MT. Espy won out all along the line. He was ably assisted by Senator Long of Henry.
 MT. Espy introduced yesterday in the House a bill by means of which Dothan will be named as the county seat of Hous- ton. He also presented bill empowering Governor Jelks to name the county off, cers of Houston who are to serve until the next election. If the future is to be judged by the past, both bills will be passed with ease.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
MT. c. c. Harper says: "Tke Use of Two Bottles Com. pIetely Restored My
 Health"

Nervous prostration, insomnia, dyspep- sia, constipation. and impure blood make life a weary burden for thousands of our school teachers When nerve force is low, the brain tired, and digestion in a disordered condition, there Is irritabilty bad temper impatience. and often great daspondency. Under such circumstances the grand work of teaching can never be successful.
 Paines Celery Compound is doing a wonderful work Tor half-sick and run down school teachers in every part of the land. Thousands engaged in the work of educating the young are kept well from year to year by the strength giving vir- lures of Paine's Celery Compound. Vt Is daily raising to new life men and women in all classes of society. It is the one medicine that makes pure blood, strong nerves, and good digestion.
 Mir. C. C. Harper, School Teacher. of Mount Carmel, Ill. says
 My school work has proven a great mental strain, and I found myself thor oughly worn out and almost prostrated. I commenced the use of Paines Celery Compound with splendid results. The use of two bottles completely restored my health. I have been in my present posi- tion eight years. and am certain that your medicine has enabled me to carry on my school work, when without if I should have been compelled to give up I will take great pleasure in recommending Paine's Celery Compound. for I know that 1t Is good.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
Two Large Audiences Saw Al Wilson
 in A Prince of Tatters."

Two Large Audiences Saw Al Wilson
 in A Prince of Tatters."
 The golden voice of Al H. Wilson drew big audiences to the matinee and night performances of his new play, "A Prince of Tatters," yesterday and last night at the Montgomery Theatre.
 The performance was entirely enjoyable, "A Prince of Tatters" s a rather sensa- tional melodrama with a lot of sword play. The lines are bright and the action spirited, The supporting company Is strong and well balanced, many of the members having appeared in Montgom- cry for the three past years with MT. Wilson.
 But the play, the company and the per sonality of MT, Wilson were minor de- tails. The audiences were at the theatre to hear the voice of Al Wilson and for nearly three hours they sat entranced by It's melody. The press agent calls him "the Golden Voiced Al Wilson" and if the same sort of audiences attend the per formances of MT Wilson in other cities as in Montgomery, the voice is indeed golden.
 Mir. Wilson In his new play introduces munity as Winding the Yarn "rhe Mermaid and the Buccaneer" and "The Your Ship Comes Home" He also sang several of the songs that he has pre- viously made popular, which were enthu- siastically received.
 Frances Clinton, a child actress, who does a small-boy part in the play and who made hit previously in Montgom-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
The Republican Muddle.

It was learned this morning from prominent administration representative that sixteen members of the Republican State Executive Committee had signed request for Chairman Wellman to call the committee together. This makes it necessary for the administration element to secure but two additional signatures in order to secure a meeting, as eighteen would be a majority, and Chairman Wellman says that he will call the meet ing If a majority request 1t.
 Whether or not the two requisite sigma lures can be obtained Is speculative Those anxious for meeting claim with confidence that the meting will be called at an early date, while those opposed to it appear to be equally positive that the signatures will not be forthcoming.
 The securing of the names of a ma Jority of the committee to a request for a meeting would be accepted by the ad- ministration element as an indication that the committee had been captured and that the desired resolution would be passed. On the other hand, 1t is claimed by leading members of the regular organization that this would not follow at all. They claim that there are men on the committee who are willing for 1t to meet but who would fight any
 
 down, and that a majority would never vote to undo what was done by the last State convention
 One thing is certain. and that Is that if a meeting of the State Committee is forced it will be one of the liveliest poli- tical gatherings Alabama has ever wit messed The meeting would no doubt be held in Birmingham, and 1t is pretty certain that hundreds of Republicans would flock here from various parts of the State to witness the struggle.
 J. O. Thompson. collector of internal revenue. and leading representative of the administration In Alabama, was ask ed this morning if he had anything to say with reference to the conference of prominent Republicans in Birmingham yesterday, of the statement given out by Chairman w. l. Wellman. of the State Republican Executive Committed He replied that he did not wish to make any statement at this time. MT. Thompson was asked number of other questions but he replied that he was not prepared to give out any interview just now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
ACCUSED OF BAD FAITH
NEGROES AVER MIR. THOMPSON
 BROKE HIS AGREEMENT.
Claims That Collector of Internal Revenue Promised to Help Them Against Lily Whites-Will
 Call Meeting.

S. s. H. Washington, a negro physician of Montgomery, declares that an agree ment was entered into between he and other prominent negro Republicans and J. O. Thompson, Collector of Internal Revenue for Alabama, whereby MT. Thompson promised to change the condi- tions now existing in the Republican par ty of Alabama, and giving the negro an opportunity to participate in party poll tics.
 Washington says that the compact was entered into on November 3, 1902. Ad Wimbs, John Jones, Nathan Alexander MT. Thompson. The agreement was reached, says Washington. in the office of Nathan Alexander, Receiver of Pub lie Moneys.
 The negroes, Washington ayers, were at that time preparing to hold meetings and organize a Republican party of their own, to fight the lilly whites in Wash ington. They were requested by Mir. Thompson to confer with him in Mont gomery on November 3. The result of the conference was that the negroes agreed to postpone any action until thirty days after MT. Thompson had assumed his of flee. In the meantime, MT. Thompson was to bring about a change of condi- tions whereby the action of the Executive Committee was to be rescinded and the negro again allowed to take part in Re- publican politics.
 The time is up. Washington says. and he recommends that the negroes act. He said last night that he could not tell whether a negro meeting would be called, but thought that 1t was probable.
 Washington has written a caustic let ter to The Pilot. negro paper published by J. W. Giles in Montgomery, in which he makes allegations that Mir. Thompson has not kept faith with the negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
The News of Birmingham

s1OO,OOO capital to operate certain graphite lands in Clay County, owned by the re- spondent, and that the said lands upon the organization of the company were to be transferred to the corporation. It is alleged that the company was organized in accordance with the provisions of the contract, but that the respondent refuses to convey the lands. The corporation, 1t is alleged. was organized under the laws of New Jersey on January 6, 19O3 and the alleged refusal of the respondent to con- vey the land was made February 6, 1903 The petitioners pray in conclusion that the respondent be required to pay dam ages fer the alleged failure to perform his part of the contract, and also that a reference be held to ascertain the amount of damages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Tendency of the Times.

The tendency of medical science is to- ward preventive measures. The best thought of the world Is being given to the subject. It is easier and better to pre- vent than to cure. It has been fully demonstrated that pneumonia, one of the most dangerous diseases that medical men have to contend with. can be pre- vented by the use of Chamberlains Cough Remedy. Pneumo2Aa always results from a cold or from an attack of influenza (grip), and 1t has been observed that this remedy counteracts any tendency of these diseases toward pneumonia. This has been fully proven in many thousands of cases in which this remedy has been used during the great prevalence of colds and grip in recent years, and can be re- lied upon with implicit confidence. Pneu- monia often results from a slight cold when no danger is apprehended until it is suddenly discovered that there is fever and difficulty in breathing and pains in the chest, then 1t is announced that the patient has pneumonia. Be on the safe side and take Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy as soon as the cold is contracted. It always cures. For sale by all druggists.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
New Rolling Stock.

To handle it's ever increasing business the Frisco has sent to the South-east- ern division. which includes Birmingham. large number of cars of every descrip- ton. and eight of the largest engines on the system. Some of these engines come from lines over which .the Frisco has control and for which a charge is made against the division of something like S5 per day. The Frisco is doing tremend- nus business in this section. and the state ment Is made that soon more cars and engines will be brought here if the busi- ness demands 1t.
 c. R. Gray, superintendent of trans portation. with headquarters in Spring field Mo, Is in the city with H. M. Fickiuger superintendent of the South eastern division While nothing specific is given out, 1t is stated that these of- fcials are looking after the terminals here and the purchase of additional lands on which to place sidetracks and other extensions is not improbable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
TEACHERS PASSED.
Certificates Awarded by State Board
 of Examiners.

Certificates Awarded by State Board
 of Examiners.
 The State Board of Examiners of Teachers has examined papers and licensed the following to teach in the public schools:
 Calhoun County-Della Stewart
 Chambers-County-Re Floyd. Lillie Gammill, J. P. Jordon, Ethel Hamell, Lula Germany, Emma Adams.
 Covington County-E. A. Ward, Ludie Spicer, John F. Phillips.
 Etowah County-B. E. Berry, Mary Wilson, Arthur c. Reagan, M. L. Stancil. Jackson County-Birdie Lyon. Ida Max we'll
 Madison County-J. J. Miller.
 Marengo County-Mittie McNeill. Marion County-C. L. Chaffin, J. L.. Sparks, w. L. Ford, A. R. Sandlin, O.. P. waldrep, Lou Wright, J. L. Ogburn, T. c. Burns. Miss Willie Quinn.
 Marshall County-D. J. Davis, Albert Morrow, w. Pearcy Coles. Walter Fow- Ter.
 Perry County-E. M. Driver, lone Bertha Love, Maude Robinson, Isabel Shanks. Lucille Burt.
 Tuscaloosa County-Mary Fitzpatrick, Jesse R. Burner.
 Wilcox County-George M. Wilson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Will Discuss Wages.

Topeka, Kas, Feb. u.-P. H. Morrisey, Grand Master of the Railway Trainmen, and A. B. Garrettson, Assistant Grand Chief of the Order of Railway Conduc- tors will be in Topeka to work in con- junction with the members of the con- ductors and trainmen's committee who are in the city. The wage question which will come up in tomorrow's con- ference will include a consideration of the conditions of the entire Santa Fe System. Whatever action the Santa Fe System shall take in the matter will be the model under which the roads are yet holding out against the demands of the men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
TO EXHUME A BODY.
Remains of Troup Hodges to B
 Shipped to Savannah,

Remains of Troup Hodges to Be
 Shipped to Savannah.
 The body of Troup Hodges. killed by a passenger train at Mount Meigs on Oc- tober 3. will be exhumed to-day for ship ment to >the home of his relatives in Savannah. Ga.
 Coroner w. H. Tice will go to-day to Mount Meigs to secure the remains of Hodges and the body will be shipped to Savannah at the request of his relatives.
 It will be remembered that the circum- stances attending Hodges's death indi- cated suicide and such was the verdict of the coroner. Hodges was of a promi- nent family connection and had been an author and writer of some reputation.
 Just before his death Hodges had re- turned from South Africa, where he had been engaged as a soldier of the Boer army in the war against England. Hodges was said to have been addicted to the use of narcotics and 1t was thought that he was under this influence when he was killed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
MAORI GRAS FEBRUARY 23RD
 AND OATH.

New Orleans, La., Mobile, Ala,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 On account of the Mardi Gras festivi- ties at the above mentioned cities. the Louisville and Nashville Company will sell round trip tickets from all points on it's lines from February 17th to 23rd, in- elusive at one fare, good for return trip until February 18th. By depositing tick cts with joint agent on or before Febru- ary 18th. and payment of fee of soc at time of deposit, an extension of final limit to March 14th may be obtained
 For further information ask ticket agent or write or call on w. L. Beasley
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu-thu-sat Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Legislators May Go to Mobile.

There is a probability that the members of the Legislature will go to Mobile to witness the Mardi Gras Carnival now that the matter of a recess has been deter mined.
 Representative Lyons of Mobile yester- day received a communication on the sub ject from Secretary J. P. Wilson of the Carnival Association and it is probable formal invitation will be extended for the legislators to visit the Gulf City.
 It is understood that the people of Mo bile are anxious that the law makers shall be present on the occasion of the presentation of a silver service to the battleship Alabama which takes place during the carnival. It has been deemed best. however. to sound the sentiment of the law makers before putting the invi- tation in a formal way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
I.ieutenant Governor Has a Joke.


 Lieutenant Governor Has e Joke.
 Lieutenant Governor Cunningham has a joke on himself and Secretary of State Hefiin which he tells with his invariable good humor.
 Yesterday" said the Lieutenant Gov ernor, "I received letter addressed to Hon. R. M. Cunningham, Secretary or State Not funny? No The joke Is con- undrum. It is more desirable to be Secretary of State whose name is not known, or to be a Lieutenant Governor whose office is not known?
 Secretary of State Hefiin joined heart lily in the laughter winch followed.
 But funnier still," added the Leuten- ant Governor, "I gave the letter to pompous but wee bit of boy, page in the Senate. and told him to take it to the office of the Secretary of State. Pretty soon the little fellow returned evidently impressed with the importance of his mission and gravely reported to me that MT. Hefin says the letter will nave his most Catholic attention.
 Speaking of letters" put in Hon. Rob- ert P. McDavid, who has just retired from office as Secretary of State, 'here' s about the most curious one I received during my term of office. It reached me yesterday"
 The letter was addressed "Rev. Robert P. McDavid, Mont Geometry. Ala"
 The address caused some laughter but its contents satisfied the curious
 My Dear Supreme Court" the letter began, "I have decided to apeal to you and will now begin to tell you my trou- ble-"
 MT. McDavid got no further in the read ing.
 Evidently he's heard you are the whole thing, Bob," laughed the Lieutenant Gov ernor.
 Its evidently from a woman" said Mir. McDavid, "and she seems to think I can settle dispute about some land"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
FEDERAL BUILDING 1NsEcrPED
Engineer to Recommend Improve

Engineer to Recommend Improve
 ments a Montgomery.
 A. s. Pettelkow of the Engineering Division of the United States Treasury Department was in Montgomery yester- day inspecting the government building, having In view improvements in the heat ing, lighting, and elecator facilities of the present structure.
 MT. Pettelkow will also make recom- mendations in regard to the heating and lights of the addition to the building, plans for which are now being drawn in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12

Birmingham. Feb. n.-(Special. )-Bir- mingham stockholders in the F.. J. Ar mold Cooperative Bookmaking Company of St. Louis. have been uneasy in the last day or two over the reports that the company has suspended payments on de- posits when the stockholders desired to withdraw. The reports from St. Louis that the suspension is temporary and came about through bill being passed Tn the Legislature providing for an investi- gation O. the operations of the book k-mak- ing investment company, and number of withdrawals following this. It is es- timated that between $3OO0o and $4O.OOO is invested by people in this vicinity in the company. The usual dividend checks were received today. per cent being paid depositors, and this seemed to allay the suspicious that the company was Tn trouble. It Is stated that some men Tn this section hold stock as high as $5,OoO and many hold 800 and s25O worth Most of the stockholders hereabouts are men who ere working for small salaries. The unsasiness displayed by the stockholders caused withdrawal to the full amount of the deposit carried by the bookmaklng firm in one of the local banks,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
NEW STRAWBERRY COMPANY.
Declaration of Incorporation Filed il
 Probate Court.

A declaration of the incorporation of the Castleberry Strawberry Company, was filed yesterday in the office of the Judge of Probate of Montgomery County
 The subscribers to the stock of the com pany are J. 1. Mckinney, F. c. Shepard, J. H. Burton, L. H. Lister. R. H. Davis. W. G. Arn. The capital stock of the corporation is $10,0Oo Its business will be the cultivation, produce, and sale of strawberries. and other fruits and ber- ries
 Montgomery will be the principal place of business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Ask for Receiver.

A bill has been filed in the City Court by A. B. Vandergrift and George A. Stelle, owners of forty-seven shares of stock. asking for a receiver for the Three Rivers Coal Company. The petitioners aliege that the Board of Directors of the company have without proper authority issued 194 shares of stock and that hold CTS of this alleged illegal stock was serv- ing upon the Boards of Directors and controlling in the management of the company. The prayer is that a receiver may be appointed to take charge Of the company and that the stock in question be declared void and that the holders thereof be enjoined from voting it or dis posing of it or using it in any way. The Three Rivers Coal Company operates -Iards in Jefferson and Blount Counties. It was organized in 1887 with capital afocl< of S45 O00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Body Sent to Hartselle.

The remains of A. D. Wright. the young man who was shot by John Smith, mo- torman, in the presence of Miss Gussle Gardner, the young woman with whom both were infatuated, were shipped to Hartseile today. the Masonic fraternity turning out. Smith Is charged with mur- der and a warrant has been sworn out against him. He has been transferred to the county jail. Smith will be given preliminary hearing Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12

cry, played second only to MT. Wilson. The youngsters appearance on the stage was signal for applause.
 Miss Kate Beneteau, who plays the wife of the Prince, is young and pretty and is a capable actress She is new in these parts but made a decided impression.
 There were but few weak members of the large cast.
 and costumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Scale Boss Kills Negro.

At Ensley today Phil Roberts. scale boss in the Tennessee Company's furnace, shot and killed Dorsey FunderburE. a negro. The two had been at outs for some time Today Funderburg was obnoxious and attempted to draw pistol when Roberts shot him to death. Roberts surrendered 10 the police
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Unusual Price!

Salted Peanuts, 4Oc pound.
 Cream Waters, 25c pound.
 Hoarhound Tablets 25c pound.
 Regular price for one pound each of above, 90c.
 Today at Dowe's Randy Kitchen you can get a pound of either for 10 cents; or three pounds assorted. for 25 cents! Our Buffet Lunch grows more popular every day.
 The 25 cent lunch from Il till B.
 The Town Talk. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
A Tame Sea Gull.

An entertaining incident occurred on the roof of a London coach one morning recently As the vehicle was proceeding over Blackfriars bridge a sea gull took his stand on the roof and took little or no notice of his fellow passengers. He rode several blocks, and young work ing-girl opened a parcel containing her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12

New shipment of above stock just arrived from "Nettleton," the ceie- hrated maker of gentlemen's fine shoes. We fit all shaped feet with latest shaped shoes.
 Bullock G Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Ask to Be Reimbursed.

George M. Ryall. Robert l.. Chamber lain, H. R. Woodward and the Alabama Flake Graphite Company, the men named being of Baltimore, Md. have filed bill in the City Court against Paul Gilardoni, praying that they may be reimbursed for money expended and damages sustained through an alleged failure on the part of the defendant to perform his part of a certain contract. According to the ale gations of the bill, the respondent entered into an agreement with the petitioners by
 which company was to be formed with
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Phenomenal Champagne Record.

The importations of G. H. Mumm & Co.'S Extra Dry into this country during 1902 were over one and one-half millions of bottles, the next on the list being 4O7.- 3O4 bottles behind. adv-thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Obedience .

Brooklyn Eagle. ''I mustn't see you any more,"' she said, So papa said tonight. The youthful swain, to strict obedience
 bred,
 Straightway put out the light.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Will Develop Coal Lands.

Dr. George M. Morrow, Dr. F. D. Ma bers. Robert and Samuel Stevens and l. PoIlak, will develop on an extensive scale coal lands in Jefferson County on the Warrior River, 2.OOO acres of lands bear ing coal having been purchased. The sproperty was bought from l. Pollak. The TASy company will begin the opening or rninez at once and expect in short While to be mining a large quantity of coal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Committee on Education.

The Committee on Education of lne House will tonight hold a public hearing on the uniform textbook bills. Two bills for uniform textbooks are before the committee. one for State and the other for county uniformity.