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The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
The conoues. of Arid America.

Is the title of one of the most fascin-i
ating books ever written about the
wonderful development and boundless;
resources of the West 1t Is Just such
book as every western man ought to
read himself and then send to HIS
friends in the East. Recognizing its
value. permission was obtained from
the author and his publishers to re-
print several of its most striking chap
ters. such as THE Blessing OF Aridi-
ty." THE New Colorado etc This
fifty-page pamphlet, with other liter
ature about the Sunny San Luis VAL
ley. will be sent free to any address
upon receipt of four cents in stamps 70
cover postage. ZEPH. CHAS. FElT.
GIG Majestic Building. Denver. Colo.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
CRUST PROBLEM DISCUSSED
BY PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT

only desire to see them regulated and
controlled SO far as may be necessary
to subserve the public good. We should
be false to the historic principles. OF
our government IL we Disseminated.
either by legislation or administration,
either for or against a man because
of either his wealth or his poverty
There is no proper place in our society
either for the rich man who uses the
power conferred by his riches to en-
able him to Cypress and wrong his
neighbors, nor yet for the demagogic
agitator, who, instead of attacking
abuses as all abuses should be at
tackled wherever found. attacks prop
erty, attacks prosperity. attacks men
of wealth, as such. whether they be
good or bad. attacks corporations
whether they do well or i'll, and seeks,
in spirit of ignorant rancor. to over
throw the very foundations upon which
rest our national well-being.
1T is clear that corporations created
for quasi public purposes, clothed for
that reason with the ultimate power OF
the state to take private property
against the will of the owner, hold
their corporate powers as carriers in
trust for the fairly impartial service of
all the public. Favoritism in the use
Ol sucH poWeIs, uhJustiy ehi iNhih5 b
some and unjustly impoyerishing 9TH
ers. discriminating in favor of some
places and against others. is palpably
violative of plain principles of justice.
Such n practice unchecked is hurtful
in many ways. Congress, having had
its attention drawn to the matter, en-
acted most important anti-rebate
law. which greatly strengthens the in
terstate commerce law. This new law
prohibits. under adequate penalties.
the giving and as well the demanding
or receiving of such preferences. and
provides the preventive remedy of in
junction. The vigorous administration
of this law. and it will be enforced,
will. it is hoped, afford a substantial
remedy for certain trust evils which
have attracted public attention and
have created public unrest.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

close the argument and first introduce
evidence. Each side claimed to be the
prosecution or proponent. and to have
the advantages or disadvantages that
go with the position.
Without a moments hesitation the
court decided that the executors were
entitled to open and close the argu-
ment and take precedence in challenge
of the jury. This took with Ii the
duty of opening the contest.
Following is list of the jurymen be-
fore whom the case will be tried:
Daniel T.. Davis, fireman, Colorado
Springs Electric Company.
|. Emmett V. Cammel tcolored) labor
er and house servant, 1lS South Weber
street, Colorado Springs.
II. Glotfelter, carpenter. Colorado
City.
L. G. Howard real estate and min
ing 436 East Kiowa. Colorado Springs.
William Baldwin, general laborer.
IL West Mill street, Colorado Springs.
G. NJ. Meads. farmer and stock raiser
347 Las Vegas street. Colorado Springs.
w. G. Williams, coal dealer. Austin
Bluffs.
l.. II. Shafer. carriage painter and
trimmer, 2021 TETON street, Colorado
Springs.
Solomon ]. McMillen boarding house
keepr, 1141 Colorado avenue. Colorado
Springs.
Alexander Green. transfer barn la
borer. Manitou.
N. Bontempella, coal handler. Colo
RADIO Midland. Colorado City.
a. b. Brandt, painter. 515 West Plum
street. Colorado Springs.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
FULL JURY FINALLY SELECTED
in THE STRATTON WILL CASE

Colorado Springs. April 3.-Last
night at o'clock, after a day of ten
sion. filled with fears and hopes to bo /
sides, jury was sworn to hear the
Stratton will contest.
An one time 1t looked as If post
ponement might be had until next
term because of lack of time or the
failure 10 secure a jury from the ex
listing ycnire as at the moment the
twelve men took the oath for service
their remained but one name in the
clerk: box to prevent the ordering of
a new panel list.
Two men of the twenty accepted the
day before had to be excused on ac-
count of sickness from one nights de-
privation of liberty and the first man
called from the venire to be examined
for one of the places could not serve
for the same reason. Thus out of an
original list of 100. 1t had narrowed
down to three. and when from this lat
ter number the two Jurors were Sc
cured, there was a sigh of relief from
those who desired to try the case at
this t.me
During the day the effort made last
week to quash the proceedings and let
the case go over until the May term
was renewed, and, as usual. each side
accused the other of seeking delay.
BY ruling of the court. the first pro-
cedurc will be the introduction of evi-
dence by the executors - prove the
prima facie legality of the Stratton
will.
A legal cobweb was brushed away
during the hearing. over the question
of which side was entitled to open and
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
Preparing for Canal Transfer.

Washington, April 3.-The isthmian
canal commission has appointed sub
committee to visit Colombia to inspect
the proposed Panama canal route,
with view to complete the transfer of
the canal property to the United
States when the final details for such
transfer have been completed.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
'rArr OF ONO, clry or ToLrDo, SIS.

Lucas County.
Frank ]. Cheney makes oath that he is the senior
partner of the frm OF i, J. Cheney Il Co. doing
business in the City of Toledo. County and state
aforesaid. and that said firm will pay the sum OF
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case of Catnrrh that be cured by the use ID
Halls ChtnrTh Cure. FRANK !. tHENES-
Sworn to before me and subscribed IN my
presence, this 9th day OF December. A. ID. 1tozS
tSEAL.l NotaIy publ,c
Halls CntnrIh Cure is taken internally. and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
=. ]. CHENEY x CO.. Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists. I5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
Mrs. Mckinley in a Runaway.

Canton. o.. April 3.-Mrs. McKin-
iey's team started on runaway as
she was driving to the cemetery yes
terday afternoon. At the West Fifth
street hill one of the horses fell and
the team was stopped. Neither Mrs.
Mckinley nor the other occupants of
.de carriage were injured.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"

President Roosevelt has issued an
order extending to such large cities as
may be agreed upon registration sys-
TEN for laborers in the civil service.
outside of Washington. where 1t al
ready has been established.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08
Ineist on Gettinu II.

Some grocers sny they don't keep Do
fiance Starch. This is because they hnvo q
stock on hand OF other brands containing
only l2 or. in a package, which they won't
be able to sell first, because Defiance con-
tains 10 or. for the same money.
Do you want 10 OF. instead of II or. for
snme money Then buy Defiance Starch
REQUIRES no cooking.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

Ask Your Dealer For Aliens Foot Ease.
A powder. 1t rests the feet. Cures Cornn,
Bunious, Swollen, Sore Hot, ,Cnlious, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen's
Foot Ease makes new or tight Shoes easy AT
all Druggists and Shoe stores, % cents Ac-
cept 20 substitute sample miaiieI rhhh
Address Allen S. Olmstod, Lolioy, N. y
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

The Counsel-But why didn't you
say something when the judge asked
you If you desired to address the
court? The Convicted One drom hos
ton)-How could | when he hadn't
been introduced?
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

When the amateur sign painter dots his
capital rs 1t may be called II nagrhnt cahe
OF er-capitalization.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

Someone has figured out that Patti
will receive on an average SEQ for
every breath she draws while singing
in her forthcoming farewell tonr OF
America. Patti can always cash her
notes
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

what "A mistake 1t liz to Judge men by
their clothes: 81 know ~ There W
solf-made millionaire in this town who
dresses Just as well and with as much
tastc az any of the clerks in his cstnb-
IIgbmInf
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

All Up to Date Housekeepcrs
use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because II
is better, and OF. more of it for sams
money.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

"When you start out in pursuit OF hap
pincss." said the thoughtful theorist. 'ifs
lust AS well to be prepared to do Bons
tall sprintinH"
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

Piso's Cure for Consumption IL an infAhfbss
med enc for coughs and coids.-N. W. SAMUEL.
Ocean Grove. N j.. Feb. II. 1900
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

No mattcr what high ideals man Inny
have they will not serve 10 advance him
unless he also has ideas.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

To Cure n Cold In Ono day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinlno Tab!eta- AID
druggists refund money! it fails to cure X'c-
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

II you have smoked n Bulihead b-cent
cigar you know how good they are: tf
you have not. better try one.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

1t is hardly necessary to ask man "
vacant look.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

Peter drying TO finger iU-What does
that "B" on your breastpin stand forE
Susie (firmly)-It means letter b.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

The secret OF the popularity of Baxter n
"Bullhead" 5-cent cigar is revealed In ono
word-"Quality."
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

When You Buy Starch
buy Defiance and get the best, 10 ox- for -
cents. Once used, always used.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

The X-ray enables us TO see through
the most cunning of men.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

1t is best to stick to your fannels In tho
spring until they begin to stick to you.
The Lamar register., 1903-04-08

When 1t comes to carrying long dis
tances n fog horn Is not in the Same class
with a dinner horn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
LEGISLATORS
 ARE COMING The Body Will Meet Next
 Week: MEMBERSHIP INCREASED Some of Measures to Engage Attention Of Lawmakers. Mmportant Work will Be Carrying Into Eneet Plan of Suffrage. ssvsrn1 Candidates for the
 Various ohacss.

The LegiElafure of Alabama meets in 9ha Capitol on the 18th of January In 1 the Senate there will have to be two more chairs and in the House i've, as the knaw Constitution increases them to that number respectively. The Senate now Ehas thirty-hve members and the House one hundred and five-the organic law provides that the Senate shall not be more than one-third as large as the House and that increases had to be made to make the two additional Senatorial districts that population demanded Cal hun and Henry have grown to such pro portions that it was but fair and right that they should be made separate dis tricts, and Talladega has grown apace and that Sounty was also entitled to a Senator by itself, and it was so arranged.
 ThAre is much important legislation to Do considered at this session, more than since 1875 when the last Constitution was adopted and the reconstruction times were in full force.
 After carrying out the plan of suf- frage regulation provided for by the new organic law, there are many other things to demand the attention of the law makers, among the more important of which is the arrangement for local legis- lation on the subjects upon which the
 
 Some local machinery must be empower ed to do that which cannot be done by the legislature itself. for example some plan must be devised to establish stock laws, remove disabilities of homage, de- lining who shall be liners and the like, with which much of the time of the two houses has been mainly taken up in the times gone by. The Commission CTS Courts and Boards of Revenue in the various counties must be given this power or else the county officers must be made a board to grant such privileges. In disposing Of this mat ter much consideration and valuable time will be consumed. The proposed laws for election of the Railroad Commissi oners. peohiblting children under + years of age from working in factories, providing additional courts that will insure speedier trial of all eases, regulation OF prohibit ten ee alle cargYtng of concealed weapons fes s0sRssdsEed. The question OEaa,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
AT M'DoNALD's THEATRE.
Phil Peters in an Old Farce comed,

Phil Peters in an Old Farce Comedy.
 Phil and Nettie Peters, old-time Mont gomery repertoire favorites, played to two good audiences yesterday at matinee and night at McDonald's Theatre. MT. Plaster of Paris was the play produced.
 MT. Plaster of Paris Is a three-act farce comedy and was one of the first put on the road. Numbers of others, very similar and with later-day improvements, have followed. The edge of the lines, calculated to provoke mirth, was on this occasion dulled, and while there are amusing situations. the play fell fiat.
 But Phil and Nettie Peters and fairly strong support were on hand to make the audiences enjoy themselves. They sang as they used to sing, and the audi ence applauded as 1t has always applaud ed these players. Phil Peters has a couple of new dances that are great, and he won honors easily with these. He acted his part we'll and worked hard to make good with his play.
 Kettle Peters did good character work in the play and put on her old speciality with her husband in good style.
 Ernest Fisher, in a Swedish servant character part, made hit.
 The performance was put on with spe- cial scenery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
The NewC Qf Selma.

, of the Association prominently before a large number of men, 1t has been deter mined to conduct a membership contest, beginning January 1st, and continuing until April 30th, 1906. We have been very fortunate in securing good prizes.
 First Prize-A watch chain and charm, value, SIP.
 Second Prize-A pair of tailor-made trousers, value $1o. Third Prize-A handsome picture, value s.
 Fourth Prize-.A pair of military hair brushes and comb, value $4.
 Fifth Prize-A free membership in the 8.
 The conditions are as follows:
 Who may enter-Any one eligible for membership in the Association. Date of Contest-Begins January 1st and ends April 8oth, 1903. How Points will be Counted-Each dol lar secured from a new member. or re- newal and turned into the Association, will be counted as one point. This will, however, not apply to the amounts due from members joining previous to De- cember 1st. 1902.
 It will be greatly appreciated If you will do all that you can to make this contest a success. If you do not care to enter 1t, doubtless some of your friends wtll and you will likely be able to help them materially. Kindly do what you can to push it along.
 Additional application blanks will be furnished by applying to the secretary.
 W. B. Zimmerman,
 Chairman Membership Committee. To J. 8. O'Gwynn, Chairman Committee
 of Management.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Is visiting Miss Etta Peagues. Miss Booth Is on her way to Demopoiass where she holds the responsible position of Director of the English Course in the High School.
 Dr. and Mrs. B. B. Rogan are at home at the residence of T. W. Hall, on Selma Street.
 Miss Sallie Halls of Montgomery is wis., fting Mrs. A. L. Mcleod.
 Mrs. Albert Meyer and son are visiting friends. in Montgomery.
 E. H. Hobbs Jr., has returned to the University at Tuscaloosa.
 Prof. J. J. Williams is teaching night school in Savannah.
 N. A. Lapsley of Anniston, was at tn Albert yesterday.
 Major Joseph Hardy has returned to Birmingham.
 John Haralson has returned to Erie, Pa.
 Sam Lacey is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Hunters Return.

c. W. Vining and J. J. Hill, who have been hunting near WhitfieId's Bluff for the past two weeks, returned home to- day. They killed much game and had an enjoyable time. Mir. Vining brought back with him a fine buck which he killed. Captain R. T. Barber, who was hunting with Messrs Vining and Hill also killed q fine buck.
 Captain R. T. Barber, John Norris and Joe Lumpldn remained in camp and will not return home until tomorrow.
 Superintendent of Education D. M. Galloway will hold the semi-annual ex- animation of public school teachers of Dallas County Monday. The examina- tion will be held in Selma and will be for both white and colored teachers
 Superintendent Galloway will be assist ed by Professor R. E. Hardaway, super intendent of the city public schools.
 The teachers who will take the exami- nation paid their fees today. The exami- nation fees are 8 for first grade, S1.5O for second grade and $1 for third grade teachers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Weekly Record of Vital Statistics in
 Montgomery.

Weekly Record of Vital Statistics in Montgomery. The following deaths were reported to the Montgomery Sanitary Department during the week ending yesterday: Jan. 1, Mary Moriarity, age II years. tuberculosis.
 Jan. ?, Henry Graham, age 25 years. abscess of liver
 Negroes. Dec. 26. Mary L. Clark. age g years. apoplexy.
 Dec. 27, child.>of James Vaughn, age [ months, tonsolitis.
 Dec. 2s, Luvella Warde, age 1S years. cancer.
 Dec. 2S. Mary Diggs, age 30 years. dropsy. months, whooping cough. Dec. %, Lawyer Hubbard, age 22 years, gun shot wound.
 Dec. 29, child of Robert Goodwin, pre- mature.
 Dec g. child of John McReynolds. age 8 years, pneumonia. Dec. 30. Boyd Hill, age 30 years, tuber- culosis.
 Jan. l. Peter schley, age 20 years. tube culosis.
 Jan. 1. Matilda Lee. age 30 years. he' disease.
 Jan. 1. infant of Catherine Forne.
 Record of Births. The following births were recorded dur ing the week ending yesterday. To MT. and Mrs. John P Kohn, a bov. To MT. and Mrs. James McCue, a girt To Mir. and Mrs. w. P DeJarnette, @ girl
 To Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Chambliss, 6 boy.
 To MT. and Mrs. Terry M. Richardson a boy.
 Negroes. To Robert and Calhe Goodwin, a boy, To Robert and Bertha Hutchings. a boy, To John and Matilda Allen, girl.
 Contagious Diseases. One case of scarlet fever was reported from Ward 4. Six cases of smallpox were sent to pest house. two from Ward 4. two from Beat 4. and two from Beat 3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Advertiser Bureau,

SeIld, Jan. o. The most brilliant social event of the season occurred last evening when the Benedict's ball was given by the married men of Selma society in honor of the members of the Dixie Club.
 The ball was given at the Hotel Albert which was tastefully decorated for the occasion, and no pains had been spared to make the affair complete in every de- tail. Over three hundred ladies and gentlemen were present and the gathering was a notable one.
 To R. E. L. Mel and the committee on arrangement of which D. T. Peter was chairman is due much of the success of the affair.
 The reception committee consisted of J. G. Converse, chairman, W. R. Pea cock, Dr. J. T. Chapman. Eugene Rob bins, Jr., and A. D. Pitts.
 R. E. L. Mel was cairman of the floor committee. He was assisted by E. T. Peter E. R. Stewart, J. G. Will kins' and Hugh Mallory.
 The grand march as we'll as the german was led fracefully by MT. and Mrs. R. E. L. Mel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Real Estate TransPers.

The following transfers of real estate were filed yesterday in the Probate Court:
 L. I. Davidson and others, to Eliza Pope, 143 acres in Sections B and s. Township 14, Range s; consideration $5' (Partition deed.)
 R. E. Irby and others, to L. I. Da- wis 143 acres Tn Sections 2S and B, Town ship 1l, Range 8; consideration, $5. (Par- tition deed.)
 L. I. Davis and others to R. I. Davis, 14S acres in Sections 2s and 2S, Township IA. Range 8. Consideration, $5. (Parti- ton deed.)
 L. P. Pope to L. I. Davis, 14S acres in Sections 2s and 33. Township 14, Range 8; consideration, $750.
 Mary A. and James A. Duvall, to Jas. A Minter, 20 acres in the southeast quar- ter of the southeast quarter of Section P, Township 16, Range 12; consideration, $100.
 Jessie M. and c. D. Rogers. to Bruce K. Craig, lot 55 by 60 feet on Union Street; consideration. $1,2SO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
7. M. c. A. Notes.

The railroad department of the Young Mems Christian Association will not have its regular meeting Monday night on ac- count of the special prayer services which will be held in various churches in Selma on that evening.
 Secretary c. Frank Warner of the Railroad Y. M. c. A. has instituted a membership contest which will be of much interest and will probably increase the number of Y. M. c. A. members. The following letter from Chairman Thinner man of the membership committee to Chairman O'Gwynn of the management committee is explanatory of the contest:
 Selma, Ala, Dec. 30. Dear Sir-In order to bring the claims
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
PROSPEROUS FAUNsDALE BANK
The Fine Showing of the Watkins
 Mercantile and Banking Go.
Special to The Advertiser

Special to The Advertiser.
 Faunsdale, Ala. Jan. 3.-The meeting of the stockholders of The Watkins Mer- cantile and Banking Company of this place, was held in theiT office today.
 The affairs of the company were care fully examined by a selected committee who reported the institution in splendid condition.
 The regular 6 per cent and an extra 4 per cent dividends were declared, three thousand dollars added to it's surplus and leaving more than thirty-five hundred dol lars undivided profits.
 The banks resources are. $4s. .0O00O cap ital $SO,0O000 surplus, $S.s0o.oO undivided profits. and SIP 900. % deposits.
 The following officers were reelected for the ensuing year: Mims Walker, President; Jno. F. Watkins, Manager, and A. L. Bennett, Secretary and Treas urer. -adV,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

the present structure. The same general architectural plan will be followed in the construction of the wings and architectural harmony will be preserved throughout.
 A bill will also be introduced providing for a mansion for the Governor. That the State should provide an official resi- dence for its Chief Executive Is an opin- ion held by many of Alabama's citizen and the belief Is endorsed by a large part of the membership of the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Daring Burglary.

This morning 1t was discovered that the White, Young & Co.,, shoe store had been robbed. Entrance was forced from a back door opening on an alley. Several pairs of shoes and silver watch be- longing to H. H. Hudson were taken. As yet no clue has been discovered as to who committed the burglary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
HALF CAN'T BE PRINTED

About our new line of Boys Shoes. Let the boys see them once and something will be doing" Prices, $1.6o to $2.5o, on the guaranteed ones. Bullock 6 Fleming,
 -@t Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Local and Personal.

E. W. McCrary, about a month ago lost his arm on the railroad and entered suit for $500 damages against the Aetna Life Insurance Company. The suit was compromised today for 5000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
An Emphatic Expression.

gentleman, says The London Daily Express, who was discussing with ths late pr. Parker the problem of future existence, exclaimed. 'Srhe fact Is, sir. am an annihilationist. I believe that when die that will be the end of me. |" Thank God for that" pr. Parker re- piled. as he' showed his companion the door.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Good Nws for the Farmsrs.

It will be good news for the farmers tu know that they can get at a reasonable cost the famous Oliver Flows from Loeb Carriage O. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Mrs. c. H. Peacock Is the guest O her sister, Mrs. s. W. Cunningham il Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Miss Julia Clark has returned from Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

To some people @ small daily income Is better than e large 4or1nnes