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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

A brighter day seems to be dawning
for Ireland. so long under the curse of
British landlordism. Steps are being
taken to enable the tenants to buy the
land. and with land ownership will
surely come at least as large u meas
,ure of agricultural prosperity for the
common people as prevails among the
peasantry of France and Germany.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

The three states of Minnesota, Wis
consin and Michigan have furnished
the country with 1SS,391 100000 feet of
white pine during the past thirty years
and are well nigh stripped clean of this
most valuable timber Unlike the con
ifers on the Pacific coast, the white
pine does not reproduce itself, but
when removed its place is taken by
other and less valuable varieties of
timber,
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

One could hardly believe that the
practical and steady going Dutch
would ever get SO carried away by a
speculative craze as to give for sin
gle tulip bulb four tons of wheat,
eight tons of rye, four fat oxen, eight
pigs, twelve sheep, two hogsheads of
wine, four barrels of beer. two barrels
of butter, 1000 pounds of cheese, a
bundle of clothes and silver pitcher
Yet this was actually done in the year
1857, when the tulip craze seized the
people of that country
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

Waterloo is to have boat factory
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

Many western communities in the
line of the migratory fight of the wild
fowl have been fairly surfeited with
fhe lean. tough birds during March.
This spring shooting of wild fowl is
all wrong. The guns commenced war
On them last September in their nest
ing grounds in Manitoba and the north
country and followed them up till the
time of their spring fight north. 1t
will result in Il wild duck or goose be-
ing a rare bird in this country before
many years have passed.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

This is day of large things. Here
is the state of New York proposing to
spend $1o0,Oo0,0oO to enlarge the old
Erie canal and secure water transpor-
tation from the great lakes to New York
city for barges Of 1000 tons capacity. If
this canal is built, it will remain for
ever rate maker on freights whether
it gets the business or not. 1t means
as much to the agricultural interests of
the great northwest as it does to the
/ city of New York
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

For the month of February. 1902. the
government collected S209.l92 internal
revenue taxes on oleomargarine. In
February, 1908, the collections were
only $53,9l3. decrease of S155.2To.
The law is evidently getting in its
work.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05

We have many inquiries as to when
is the best time to trim and prune fruit
trees. We think the best time is dur
ing the early summer, when1the sap is
in full flow, as then any wounds made
in pruning very quickly heal over.
However. it is all right to cut out wa
ter sprouts at any time.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-05-05
Professional Cards.
osTEopATHY.

DR.. j. r. BYRNE.
Graduate Of American School of Osteopa.
thy. Kirksville. Mo.
Rooms and Summers Building. Office
hours $50 to 1900; 1880 to 400
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
ALABAMA CONFERENCE
ANNUAL SESSION OF METHo-
 DISTS IN PENSACoLA.
All Montgomery Ministers Will .Probobly Remain Here Except
 MT. Nave, Whose Term Ex- .. pires by Church Law.

The seventieth annual session of the Alabama Conference of the Methodist Church will convene in Pensacola, Fla, on December 9th. Bishop Warren A. Candler, D. D., of Atlanta, Ga., will pre- side and Dr. J. M. Mason will be the secretary.
 /. The lay delegates from the Montgomery District are: Judge William H. Thomas of Montgomery. Hon. Charles w. Thomp- son of Tuskegee, Albert E. Barnett of Opelika and Dr. c. P. Anderson of Au- burn.
 In addition to these the following min- isters of this city will participate in the cqnference: Dr. J. s. Frazer. Dr. J. A. Rice, Dr. A. L. Andrews, Rev. J. T. Mangum, Rev. J. H. James, Rev. E. c. Nave and Rev. Frank Seay.
 Dr. Rice, MT. Mangum and Mir. Seay are each serving their first year at their churches in Montgomery and their return here is we'll assured. MT. James Is clos ing his second year at Perry Street Church and pr. Andrews is completing his third year at Dexter Avenue Church. probable. Rev. MT. Nave having served the West End Church for four years his removal is necessitated by church law and all of Montgomery will regret to see him leave. Dr. Frazer has been the Presiding Elder of this district for three years and he will doubtess be returned The conference will remain in session | six days, adjourning with the reading Of the appointment by Bishop Candler Monday night, December 14.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CRY FOR MORE ENGINES
MOTIVE POWER A PROBLEM FOR
 THE L. G N.
Freight Train Locomotives Being Sent to the Northern Division. Other News of the
 Railroad World.

One effect of the disastrous wreck or a train of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at New Hope. Ky, Thursuay morning has been to impoverish the MO bile and Montgomery division in regard to motive power.
 Yesterday morning the first Of three engines to be forwarded to the Louisvlile division reached Montgomery after us last trip South. and was started north at once. It was freight engine H2. En- zines ... and 767 will be sent on this morning.
 This will slightly cripple the Mooiie and Montgomery division, which is just now doing an unusually heavy business export to Pensacola principally There is no trouble on the score of cars, and no fear of a car shortage, but the ques- ton of motive power is getting to be troublesome, and if 1t had not been for the timely arrival of the nine big freight engines delivered to the Mobile and Mont gomery division some time ago, the mat ter of motive power would now be a se- rious problem.
 The passenger department is bit in worse shape than the freight department for the last big passenger engines have proved disappointing, and more engines" is the cry between Mobile and Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
WILL GET THE PENSION.
Veteran Norman Upheld By secre-
 tarY Miller.

Washington, Nov. A.-Assistant Secre- tary Miller of the Inter-Department has overruled the decision of the Commission CT of Pensions in the case of Thomas J. Norman, Georgia volunteer in the Mexican war, whose claim was rejected by the Pension Bureau, on the ground that Norman had been dishonorably dis charged and that subsequent legislation does not operate to chang ethe above status"
 Congress on February IS. 1908, directed the Secretary of War to correct Norman s military record and grant him an hon orable discharge. The Secretary of War granted the discharge and certified the fact to the Commissioner of Pensions. MI. Miller holds that it is beyond the prov ince of the Commissioner of Pensions or of the Secretary of the Interior to call into question the constitutionality of an act of Congress and that there was re- ally no constitutional point involved.
 The Department holds that the Con- missioner of Pensions has followed the records of the War Department and must accept the records as corrected by Con- gross and adjudicate the claim accord ingly,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
WANTS BRAY RELEASED.
District Attorney Applies for Writ for Negro Who Posed as
 White Man


 Petition for a writ of habeas corpus for Jim Bray, the negro Pullman car porter. who is alleged to have passed himself off as white man last week and who was sentenced to six months on the streets by Recorder A. H. Arlington for refusing to pay hack fare. was filed yesterday by Warren 8. Reese in the City Court of Montgomery.
 The hearing will take place before Judge A. D. Sayre Thursday.
 In the petition for the writ, MT. Reese makes an attack on the efficiency of the city ordinances as criminal laws. He makes no denial of the fact that Bray refused to pay hack fare nor does he deny that Bray impersonated a white man. He does, however, charge that confining Bray for refusing to pay hack fare, is imprisonment for debt in conflict with the constitutions of the State and of the United States.
 He further alleges that the Recorder in not allowing Bray to pay a fine and costs violates the Federal Constitution against involuntary servitude. He further the chief of police of Montgomery on the ground that he has not had a quick and speedy trial before jury.
 MT. Reese in speaking of the petition last night. said: "The point has often been before the Supreme Court, but has never been decided pointblank. I think several of the city ordinances are un- constitutional and while do not contest the facts in the case, still under the law of Alabama and the nation believe that Bray is illegally held.''
 It is significant that MT. Reese is United States. District Attorney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
NO TROOPS OF BAY STATE.
Monument Unveiled at Vicksburg
 With Fitting Ceremony.

w4LA E4LL4h6 SOA SAAOAys
 Vicksburg. Miss, Nov. 4.-The hand some monument in the Vicksburg Mill tary Park to the three Massachusetts in fantry regiments that participated in the siege of Vicksburg was this afternoon un- yelled with appropriate ceremony.
 The canopy was drawn by Mrs. Theo. Alice Suggles Kitson, the sculptor and designer, assisted by Miss Alice Cole man, daughter of distinguished Con federate soldier of this city. Among those present were: Governor Bates of Massachusetts and staff, a large number of distinguished citizens and officials of Massachusetts; Commander Judd. De- partment of Massachusetts, G. A. R., members of the Vicksburg National Park Commission, the Confederate organiZa- tion and a thousand or more citizens of Vicksburg.
 The memorial is a zinc bronze figure of a private soldier mounted on a huge boulder of Massachusetts granite. It stands near the site of Grants head quarters on hill that dominates the entire park area and is the first to be erected here. ""HgTNE
 The dedication services were simple but impressive. Colonel William D. Trirpe, chairman of the Massachusetts commit tee, presented the monument to Cover nor Bates, who in turn turned it over to Chairman Righy, of the Park Commits sion. Several hundred school children of the city sang patriotic songs. Battery E, M. N. G., fired a national salute and prayer was offered by Rev. Mir Capers rector of Trinity Episcopal Church. 9th CT speakers were Lieutenant General Stephen D. Lee; Commander Judd of the Bay State G. A. R., and Major Hodgkins of the 36th Massachusetts Infantry which participated in the sieges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
GOES FOR PIGMIEs.
Rev. s. P. Werner Will Make Trip

Rev. s. P. Werner Will Make Trip
 to Africa.
 Tuscaloosa, Nov. A-(speciaL)-Re S. F. Werner left today for New York where he will sail for Africa in few days to secure an exhibit for the ethno- logical department of the Worlds Fair at St. Louis. Mir. Werner was a mission ary to Africa for several years. It is desired that he secure a number of dwarfs who are aborigines of Africa, and are the size of 12-year-old child They speak a language of their own and live hidden life in their villages in the depths of the forest. They are the least known of all aboriginal tribes and the extraordinarily shy.
 Four of these pigmy families are to be brought over by Mir. Werner with their families and houses. and they are to live on the Exposition grounds. MT. Werner Is we'll adapted for the undertaking as he learned the Language of the pigmies while a missionary in Africa. He will return about the, middle of April.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
ABBETED THE FRAUD.
Barrett, Garrett and Dolen Convicted
 in St. Louis.

Barrett, Garrett and Dolen Convicted
 in St. Louis.
 St. Louis, Nov. A.-In the United States Court today Thomas E. Barrett. formerly marshal of the St. Louis Court of Ap- peals, John P. Dolan. Chairman of the Democratic City Committee. and Frank Carat, policemen. the defendants in the triple naturalization fraud cases, were found guilty of aiding and abetting cer- tain Italians charged with having in their possession false papers of citizenship.
 The jury acquitted the defendants on other charges and failed to agree con- corning them. Motion for a new trial was made at once and it will be considered Monday. By the findings of the jury should the court impose the maximum penalty, the defendants might be sent enced to ten years each in the penitenti- ary. Fines of 5000 each could be inn posed.
 The jury reported after being out thir- ty-three hours.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
CONTEST OF oRAToRY.
Annual Debate Between Auburn
 Literary Societies.


 Auburn. Nov. 14.-(Special.) .)-The an- nual public debate between the Webster ian and the Wirt Literary Societies will take place in Langdon Hall the evening of November 2S. The question for debate Is Resolved, That organized labor is greater menace to national prosperity than organized capital" Messrs. J. V. Denson of Chambers County and K. L. Forester of Henry County will represent the Websterian Society and will argue for the affirmative. Messrs. w. R. Sanford and Eric Alsobrook, both of Lee County, will be the representatives of the Wirt Society, and will uphold the negative.
 The following promotions in the corps of cadets were recently announced: To be sergeants, Cadets J. E. Thigpen, Lowndes County; L. L. Gresham, Autauga County; H. E. Bennett, (color sergeant), Lee County; J. V. Denson. Chambers County; C.. W. Postell, Georgia; c. c. Rigney, Madison County; A. R. Killebrew. Dale County; H. Schuessler. Chambers Coun- ty. To be Corporals-C. K. Gould, Mo bile County; F. H. Mohns, Jefferson County; c. s. McNeely. Coosa County; J. R. Block. Lee County; H. A. Middle ton. Chambers County; F. W. Teague. Montgomery County; D. M Rencher, Perry County; R. M. Prather, Autauga County; M. S. Allen, Calhoun County; M A. Fra ger, Mobile County; L. c. Hall, Talladega County; c. A. Dean (band). Lee County; S. Long, Butler County; H. Whitaker, Louisiana; T. H. Pattison, Lee County; N. P. Renfro. Lee County; L. w. Gray, Calhoun County; H. Petersen, Jefferson County.
 The game between Auburn and Louis iana Wednesday afternoon was in every way an intensely interesting event, being a fine exhibition of gentlemanly sport. The attendance was large. Though the con- test was sharp, at no time was Auburns goal in danger, Louisiana never approach ing nearer than thirty yards to the line The line of Louisiana was somewhat stronger than that of Auburn, but Camp and Flournay of the Alabama team made several beautiful skirts of twenty and thirty yards. The makeup of the Auburn team has been considerably changed. AL lison, Lacey and McAdory have retired from the game.
 The game was followed by a delightful luncheon to the Louisiana team in the Y. M. c. A. Building, at which covers were laid for seventy.
 The celebrated Mrs. Wiggs of the Cab bage Patch visited Auburn Friday night, under the auspices of the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church. One of the largest audiences ever assembled in the school auditorium greeted this phil osophical widow, who was impersonated by Mrs. w. B. Frazer of this place Mrs Frazer was ably assisted by local talent Mrs. Wiggs was the source of great laughter and fun from start to finish. The ladies realized $102. 50 clear of all ex- penses.
 The faculty, students and citizens of the town enjoyed a rare treat Saturday evening from Dr. Roland Dwight Grant who lectured in Langdon Hall on "Pope Leo XIII, and His Palace"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Steel Rails for L. & N.

The Birmingham Ledger says.
 "The Louisville and Nashville Rail- road has received and accepted 150 cars of steel rails turned out by the Ensley steel plant and they have been unloaded along the line of the new branch of the line. The amount of rails is sufficient to completely lay the track on the Attalla branch for which they were ordered. An official of the road stated this morning that the rails were as good as could be obtained anywhere, and expressed the belief as soon as other corporations re- alized this fact, the steel plant would be deluged with orders that would compel it's enlargement. Daily trains of steel rails are being shipped from the Ensley plant to points in this district as well as to other States"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
neWS ir Brief.

MAYOR Thomas H. Carr has awarded the bonding of the city officials to the American Bonding Company of Baltimore. that com pany being the lowest bidder for the contrAct' The Mayor was authorized at the last meet ing of the Council to have all the bonds Of officials who handle the ctty's money made by a bonding company. The total or the bonds will amount to S75.ooo.
 CLERK David Johnson of the Circuit Court announced yesterday that all cases' wnicn will come before that court In the special session in December fSr the County of Mont Ronery have been set for trial on Dec. r. He requests all litigants and attorneys to advise him as to their presence in court In order that the serving of subpoenAs may De avoided.
 REV. WILLIAM D. GAY will speak today at % G. m. and 3:3o p. m. at Mcdonald s Theatre. Subject, "A Religion and Church in This World For This Life" Tn the after noon he will speak on "Zion in New York and John Alex Dowie as the Man of God for 3he Twentieth Century" All classes are well comed.
 CHARGED with burglary and grand larceny Alfred Bostick a negro, was lodged in the county jail yesterday. In a warrant issued by Justice R. H. Jones Bostick is charged with breaking into a barn on the plantation of Hunter Vaughan. six miles from Mont gounery.
 THE Supreme Court of Alabama will meet tomorrow at noon when cases coming up from the Fifth Division will be considered. The Fifth Division is composed of the coun- 9laa of Chambers Chiffon, Coosa, Elmore, YAa Macon, Russell and Tallapoosa. FRANK ELMoRE. the negro shot early Fri day morning by Sam Smith. a negro boy. is nct dead and may recover. He is at a nerro hospital. Smith is in the county jail.  THE appointment of Hurnes Patton as No s~-S.v From the State Executive Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
TEMPERANCE STRENUOUS.
Its Adherents Tear Up Cold sto-
 rage Plant.

Bloomington, Ill, Nov. 4.-A mob of several hundred men. women and chill dren at Colfax. organized today and pro- ceeding to a building just erected by F. D. Radke. a brewer of Kankakee, known as cold storage plant" completely wrecked the structure.
 Threats had been made by the temper ance element, but the contractor employ ed large force of carpenters and plan- ed to resist any attack. They were out numbered, however. Warrants have been sworn out and the trial has been set for next Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

came the groomsmen: Messrs. Stollen- werck, Herndon Westbrook, John Rogers, Of ,Fannsdale and Louis Folda, of Demop- oils. They grouped themselves under the canopy of white, which was supported by the slender columns of flowers.
 The bride approached leaning on the arm of her Maid of Honor, Miss Irene Pe- bles of Demopolis. They were met at the altar by the groom and his best man, John Westbrook, and JDr. Marshall pro- nounced the sacred words which joined them together for life.
 Mrs. Johnson's lovely character and personal charms have won for ger many warm friends.
 Mrs. O. F Hill entertained the bridal party and few intimate friends at a most elegant dinner. Her home was made lovely by profusion of beautiful flow CTS. After the marriage they repaired to the most attractive home of Mrs. J. T. Johnson and were served at dainty lun- cheon, where the married couple received the congratulations and good wishes of their friends before leaving on their we'd ding tour to New Orleans and. other points of interest.
 At two o'clock Thursday morning the ginnery of J. c. Brown was destroyed by fire. The loss is about seven thousand dollars with no insurance. The fire origi- mated in the gin house. The whole gin- nery was soon a heap of ruins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Enfanla Street Fair.

Eufaula. Nov. 1A-(special.)-T fourth an nual street fair of this city came to close tonight. and the company will leave tomorrow morning for Selma The fair was decidedly the best eve rheld here and was a great drawing card. The weather has been propi- tious. and thousands of visitors have thronged the thoroughfares every day during the week. The attractions were clean and up-to-date' and visitors were all greatly pleased Fe" cases of trunks were seen. It Is thought. financially it will also prove success and will lead to another next fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

It is now possible to be cured of any form of rheumatism without having your stomach turned upside down or being half choked to death and made to vomit, and every sufferer from rheumatism should welcome this new and marvellous discovery with open arms and give 1t an honest trial This new remedy dis covered by John A. Smith, Milwaukee, Wis, who is generous enough to send a trial free to every sufferer who writes at once. It is a home treatment and will not keep you from your work
 As you know, if you'v tried them. every so- called rheumatic remedy on the market today except this genuine cure, will cause you vio- lent stomach pains. and some of them are so dangerous they will cause heart trouble. And the worst of it Is they never cure. When a person has rheumatism the constitution is so run down that he should be very careful what he puts into his stomach
 It therefore gives me pleasure to present a remedy that will cure every form and variety of rheumatism without one single unpleasant feeling. That remedy is
 GLORIA TONIC"
 Before I decided to tell the world about the discovery of Gloria Tonic I had it tried on hospital patients. also on old and crippled persons, with perfect success. But some peo- pie will believe anything until they know it from experience, so the best and quickest way is for you to write me that you want to be cured and I will send you trial
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Work at Western Shops.

It looks as if the Western Railroad is determined to make it's shops in Mont gomery the most complete things of the kind in this section of the country
 In regard to machinery, carpenter tools and buildings, the shops are now among the most modern anG up-to-date in the South. Plans and specifications are be- ing prepared for the erection of another large carpenter shop which, with the one now in use, will make the Western have the most extensive carpenter department in this part of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Raising Piledriver Barge.

Yesterday morning the government snagboat Twining came to Montgomery to raise the pile driver barge of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, which turned over in the Alabama river oppo- site the carshed. The barge was driving piles near the mouth of the big sewer and the force of laborers on it managed to escape with a good ducking. The barge will probably be righted to-day and work resumed tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15

Dowe's Coffee, 5 cents per cup. Midday Lunch, 25 cents. Oyster Stew, 10 cents. Half Fry, 20 cents. Other good things to eat. At unheard of low prices Is growing more popular Every day
 and is town talk.
 Let's go to Dowe's." We give trading checks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-15
Dry Goods Firm Fails

St. Louis. Nov. 14.-The large dry goods firms of D. Crawford & Co.,, today filed bankruptcy proceedings in the United States District Court and went into the hands of a receiver. Hugh McKittrick was appointed receiver He gave bond and qualified.