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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
NEGRO FINED $1,OOO
HE IPERsoNATED PENSION OF CERR-FINEs SUSPENDED.
Thomas Fl. Jones, Half Witted Negro Plead Guilty to Charge of I'm personating Federal Pen
 sion Ofiice.

Thomas H. Jones, a half-witted negro, was allowed to enter a plea of guilty to live indictments, charging him with inn personating a United States pension of- ficer, yesterday before Judge Thomas G. Jones. The negro was fined $1.OOO in each case but execution of the sentence was suspended indefinitely and the negro was allowed to go his way.
 Jones was charged with having repre- sented himself to be a United States pen sion officer and with having collected fees from a number of ignorant negroes in consideration of his securing pensions for them
 He was arrested and confined in the Montgomery County jail about six months ago and since that time has been under confinement. Shortly after his confne- ment he suffered from a severe brain trouble. which left him with his wits half clouded.
 The District Attorney yesterday stated to the court that the negro was probably influenced in his wrong doing by a wiser if a more dishonest man, who had used Jones as a tool. He suggested that sen tence be suspended.
 Judge Jones called the negro to the bench. He formally entered a plea of guilty and after being cautioned by the court to be careful of his actions in the future, he was allowed to so his way,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Behind the hosiery counter in depart.

Behind the hosiery counter in a depart ment store a salesman grinned when ask ed If many women bought half hose.
 Do they?' he chuckled. Well think so. Why, that young woman there" he whispered. just ordered twenty pairs sent to her in Atlantic City She said they were for her brother-she's s timid. All timid women use the brother talk, but they don't fool us. We know something about the size of feet Then, too, I hardly think any brother would ask his sister to purchase a lot of socks of butterfly designs
 It was the same in other stores-wom- en do buy socks and wear them. "The idea is increasing" explained one sales woman. philadelphia women wear socks and are not ashamed of them. Why should they be? Socks are cool and com fortable. New styles this season include an elaborate array in design and color.
 T say. young man." she added. as the reporter started away, If you have any doubt about women wearing socks you keep your eyes peeled if you ever visit Atlantic City, or even in Philadelphia on a windy day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
OHIO PAYS OFF HER DEBTS.
For the First Time in Forty Years the
 State Owes No Man a Dollar.
New York Sun.

ANeW IOEh puH.
 Ohio, as announced by the Auditor on July 1, is for the first time in forty years out of debt. Provision was made for the paying off on July of the last outstand- ing bonds. The addition of Ohio to the number of States free of debt brings up the total to six, the other Staes having no debt outstanding being llnnois, Ne braska, New Jersey and West Virginia.
 Several States have only a nominal debt, in which group are Delaware, Kan sas, Michigan, Nevada, South Dakota, ermont and Wyoming. The State Con stitution of Ohio provides that the State may contract debts to supply casual de- ficits or failures in revenues or to meet expenses not otherwise provided for, but the aggregate amount of such debts, di- rect and contingent, whether contracted by virtue of one or more acts of the Gen eral Assembly or at different periods of time, shall never exceed $750, 900, and the money arising from the creation of such debts shall be applied to the purpose for which it was obtained or to repay debts contracted. and to no other purpose what ever Except as above and as may be required ito repel invasion, suppress in- surrection or defend the State in war" no Ohio debt is lawful and the people of Ohio are today prodting by this rule of economy to the full.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
A BALD NEWSPAPER MAN
Getting a New Crop of Hair, and Has
 No More Dandruff.

Everybody in the Northwest knows Col. Daniel Searles, the veteran journalist and publicist of Butte. Jan. 10, 100, the Col oIel writes: I used a couple of bottles of Newbro's Herpicide with marvellous results. The dandruff disappeared; a new crop of hair has taken root, and the bald spot is rapidly being covered" Herpicide is the only hair preparation that kills the dandruff germ that digs up the scalp in scales as it burrows its way to the root of the hair. where it destroys the vitality of the hair causing the hair to fall out. Kill the dandruf germ with Herpicide. Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps Tor sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. E. G. Fowler. Special Agent. thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Mayor Gets List of Firemen.

Chief R. D. Walker of the fire depart ment of Selma has rendered to Mayor V. B. Atkins the list of names of the volun- teer firemen as he was requested to do. but the list was not made public nor has any definite information in regard to it been given out.
 It Is rumored that the mayor will send a circular letter to each of the persons whose name appears on the chiefs lit tie list. and advise him that there is to be a fire drill and praottA at such and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

were unroofed and havoc was done to trees, fences, signs and awnings.
 Half dozen men were at work in a house. When the tornado struck this building it collapsed. Joseph Van Dam twas buried under the wreckage and in- stantIy killed. Four other men were caught but were dug out alive, though unconscious. Two other men were in jured in other parts of the city. At St. Joseph's Hospital the patients were thrown into a panic. Big trees in the grounds around the hospital were blown down, tho windows were smashed and the awnings carried off.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
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Birmingham, July 22.-(Special. )-Re- ports received from various mining camps in this district are to the effect that the locals of the United Mine Workers of America have taken a favorable vote on the arbitration plan as chosen at the joint conference of miners and operators yesterday. The miners convention reas- sembles tomorrow at o'clock in the af- ternoon. The vote taken today at the mining camps will be canvassed, and at o'clock the final meeting takes place. Rumors have it, partially verified, that the Board of Arbitration will consist of the following: For the Operators-Chas. McCreery, of the Tennessee Coal Iron and Railroad Company, and R. H. Pear son of the Central Coae Company. For the Miners-National Board Member w. R. Fairley, and District President Ed Flynn; fifth member, or umpire, MT. Ru- fus N. Rhodes, editor and proprietor of The Birmingham News. According to the agreement the miners are to resume work as soon as the fifth arbitrator has been selected. It Is now believed that work will resume at once at some of the mines on Friday and the great mass of mines on Monday for certain. The selec- ton of the arbitration board will only be a matter of detail, 1t appears from indi- cations today. The reports today are to the effect that the miners are pleased at the prospects of early resumption of work
 It is announced that as soon as the mines have started up again and coke has been manufactured sufficiently to warrant it, the new furnace of the Ala bama Consolidated Coal and Iron Com pany at Gadsden, and the new furnace of the Central Iron Company at Holten, in Tuscaloosa County, will be put in blast. This will give employment to 200 to 300 additional men. The stocks of coal and coke on hand in this district have been worked off considerable since the sus- pension of work began. Everything now looks bright in the Birmingham district, and there is general good feeling over the prospects of the resumption of work on the part of the miners.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Elks to Hold Social Session.

The Selma Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will hold social session tomorrow evening at half past 8 in the West End pavilion. An interesting program has been arranged and the social will doubtless be one of the pleasantest gatherings of Elks ever held in the city.
 A short business session will be held just prior to the social.
 The following is part of the program:
 Hon. L. E. Jeffries will speak on the Good of the Order.
 The subject Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love, and Fidelity will be handled by John M. Burns, Chambliss Keith and w. R. Peacock.
 On the New Home, P. H. Pitts, P. T. Vaughan, w. B. Craig, F. M. Stillwell and A. L.. Mcleod will deliver addresses. Hon. R. E. L. Mel and others will speak on Social Session.
 There will be music and refreshments. Visiting brethren are cordially invited
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
QUAKER WOMEN WEAR SOCKS
1dmbless Hosiery Is in Vogue Among the Fair Population of Discreet
 Philadelphia,

Philadelphia. Pa.-"Do Philadelphia women wear soeks?'
 Inquiry at the department stores has disclosed the fact that Philadelphia women will merely continue to wear socks-for they've been wearing them a year or more.
 Hundreds of them.' was the answer of a salesman who was asked how many women buy half hose.
 It's not a fad insisted a prominent woman physician; its a sensible idea. Half hose are cooler than long stockings and far better from a hygienIc viewpoint. I wear them. and l advise all my pa- GAsats and friends to wear them"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
TWO SPECIAL EXCURSIONS CHAUTAUQUA LAKE. N Y.

Via Erie R. R. from Cincinnati, S11 30 round trip, July 3rd and 24th, good 50 days. Train leaves Cincinat S30 p. m., with through sleeper and Cafe Car, arriv- ing at Lake 3:29 a. m.; Buffalo, 10:55 a. m. Erie and Chautauqua folder with full list of hotels and boarding houses with rates per week; and description of Lake furnished on application to connecting lines, or to c. w. Petit, T. P. A., Erie R. R., No. POP North Cherry St., Nash vile, Tenn, or Erie R. R., No. Il Fourth St., Cincinnati. O. tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Mobile, Ala. July 20. 119Os
Smith-Blue.

Pettus Smith and Miss Ernestine Blue were married this afternoon at the resi- dence of the brides mother Rev. A. A. Little pastor of the First Presby- terian Church performed the ceremony which was witnessed by only a few friends, After the ceremony Mir. and Mrs. Smith left for an extensive bridal tour.
 Mrs. Smith is a pretty and attractive young lady and is very popular in Selma. The groom holds a responsible position in the office of the Master Mechanic of the Southern Railway at Selma and has the esteem of his employers and co-workers as well as of hosts of friends in Selma. He and his bride have the best wishes of all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
AN INVESTMENT FOR YOUR BOY. An Equipment Suited to Our Re-
 a0urcaa

That the demand for engineering grad uates IS constantly increasing IS amply proven by the fact that the graduates of the Georgia School of Technology are all at work in important positions in theIr chosen professions. The recent increase in equipment in the experimental and chemical laboratories, places the school in the lead of all Southern technical schools in the South.
 Five degrees are offered in engineering branches and opportunities for graduates are offered in every State.
 The equipment of the textile school is most elaborate and the regular four years course with the special two years course gives a choice to accord with student s time and purse.
 The school catalogue gives the occu- pations of all graduates and the list Is emphatic evidence that the school does well what 1t professes. Address Lyman Hall, Pres, Atlanta. Ga. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Dixon Dies of Wound.

Arthur Dixon, who was shot in the stomach during quarrel near Arlington Sunday died in an infirmary in Selma this afternoon. It is alleged that Mir. Dixon was shot by Oba Thornhlll who is said to have used a dauble-barrelled pistal. The difficulty Is thought to have been caused by dispute over money matters. The remains of the deceased will be shipped to Arlington for inter- ment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Coal Lands Change Hands.

Deeds have been filed in the Probate Court for coal lands passing from the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to the Pratt Coal Company, value $55,000. The property lies in the western part of the county and the Pratt Company has al- ready started development on it and the railroad company will build line of rail- way to the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Increase in Tax Values.

The assessments so far completed at Ensley of the taxable values of property in the city of Ensley, show an increase of more than three-quarters of million dol lars over last year. This is due in part to the enlarging of the city limits and partly to the movement of the present city administration to have property as- sessed at about its taxable value.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Boy Killed By Train,

Jack Holt, one of trio of Wylam boys who were apparently on a little lark. was killed this morning, above De- catur on the Memphis and Charleston Railroad. He was Is years of age. The party consisted of Jack Holt Oscar Shell and Robert McClendon. They left Wy lam, near here, few days since. In some manner, it is learned, the Holt boy lost his hold on the car and fell to the tracks to be run over The parents re- ceived a message today of the death and have instructed the remains to be sent home. The family is yell known in and around Wylam.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Shaffer in Birmingham.

T. J. Shaffer of Pittsburg, President of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers accompanied by Llewellyn Lewis, Vice-President of the Second District of the Amalgamated As sociatfon, from Martins Ferry, O., are in the city their coming being for the pur- pose of conferring with officials of the Republic Iron and Steel Company and Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Com pany looking to wage scale for plate mill departments of the Birmingham and Gate City rolling mills.
 James T. Mutt. Secretary of the Labor Bureau of the Republic Iron and Steel Company, headquarters at Youngstown, O., is in the city also and will participate In the conference, as will other officials of the two companies named.
 The following representatives of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers in the local organiza- tions will participate in the conference:
 William Jenkins, District Vice-Presi- dent Gate City; Pat McGovern, Thomas O'Hear, James OHear, George Cass, w. B. Hester of Birmingham. William F. Smith, Dan Jenkins, Fred Bryan of Bes- semer.
 The wage scale for the plate mill de- partment is worked on every year after the regular scale convention of the Amal- gamated Association,
 Members of the Amalgamated Associa- tion state that they look for the mills to resume operations again just as soon as the suspension of work on the part of the coal miners is off. As has been stated, considerable Improvements have been made at the rolling mills in this. district since the ldleness began.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Banouet to Morse.

Houston. Tex. July a.-A banquet is tonight being rendered s. f. B. Morse, retiring assisting traffic manager of the Southern Pacific Railway, by the bust ness men of Houston. There are guests here from several points in Louisiana and this State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have been filed for record in the Probate Court:
 Robert Smith and Alice R. Smith to Mrs. Fannie E. Pollard and others grantors' interest in Roach place and Hunter place. Consideration S, ,2Ss.9O.
 B. J. Schuster to Bruce Beveridge, lot 90 in subdivision of block on Nor ris street. near Minter street. Considera- tion $500.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Quite operator,s Association.

It is announced that the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, the second larg- est coal producing company In the State
 has withdrawn from the Alabama Coal Operators Association. The company has served notice on the United Mine Work CTS of America, however, that whatever agreement Is arrived at between them and the Association of coal operators they
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
"Citizensp Alliance"

A Citizens Alliance has been formed in Birmingham and. while those identified with the organization give no figures and mention no names, they claim that it has started with a large membership.
 A meeting of the alliance was held last night and constitution was adopted. Extracts from the constitution follow:
 Article This association shall be in- corporated and shall be known as the Cit izens' Alliance of Birmingham, Ala
 Article 2, Section 1.-The objects of the alliance are: To promote the stability of business and the steady employment of labor, whether organized or unorganized, by encouraging friendly and personal re- lations between employers and employees, and to discourage lockouts, strikes, boy colts and all kindred movements which savor of persecution.
 ITO protect it's members and the com munity at large. and all persons who de- sire to work. from unlawful interference also from interference by strikes, lock- | outs. boycotts and all similar movements interfering with trade and business. "To protect its members in their in- alienable right to manage their business | in such lawful manner as they deem proper, without domination or coercion | by any organized movements against such rights
 The meetings of the alliance are held | in secret and its membership is kept from 1 the public. For some time organizations of this character have been springing up in various parts of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

will be included. President J. c. Maben, Of the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Con- pany. today admitted that his company was out of the Association, but refused to give any reasons. There are several companies now without the Association of operators. The Sloss- Sheffield Com pany gives employment to several thous- and miners and mine workers
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

The three games of ball which was to have been played between Troy and this city we're called off yesterday and the Trojans left for home the same after noon. The city team refused to play be- cause they claimed that the Troy boys secured three professional players from Mobile, who arrived on the Il o'clock train from that city. Hundreds of citi- zens were disappointed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Pool Rooms are Running.

The famous pool selling ordinances adopted at the last meeting of the City Council was not enforced today on ac- count of the injunction issued last after noon by Judge A. A. Coleman upon the petition of E. F. Brown. It ts not be- lieved that the Judge of the Chancery Court will return from his vacation until October and the pool room will continue right along as usual There was no in- reference today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Fox Owens, a white man who resides six miles from town, was waylaid and shot by an unknown negro Sunday night. MT. Owens had difficulty with negro on the place the day before, and 1t is thought that is what lead to the deed. Three negro boys were arrested on sus- picion and were given a hearing yester- day, but the evidence was not sufficient to convict MT. Owens's wounds are not se- riouS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
One Man Killed and at Least Half
 A Dozen Injured.

Paterson, N. J., July.-A terrific torna- dor visited this city today. During the blow, which lasted about three minutes, one man was killed and at least half a dozen injured. One house was blown down, saore than a score of buildings
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
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such time, at the same time extending the flremen a cordial invitation to be present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Advertiser Bureau,

Selma. July 22 Rev. Father Madden said mass in the Catholic Church this morning for the re- pose of the soul of the late Pope. The simple requiem service was used, but it was very impressive.
 The mass was said in accordance with instructions from Right Reverend Bishop Allen of Mobile. who. in a circu- lar letter, addressed to the priests of his diocese, requesting them to say three masses for the repose of Leo's soul The first of these was said this morning; the second, a high mass. will be said on Mon day morning at 8 o'clock; and the third requiem mass like that said this morn ing, will be on Aug. 2O
 Following is @ copy of the letter re- ceived by Father Madden from Bishop Allen:
 Cathedral.
 Mobile, Ala, July 20, 119O3 Rev. Dear Father: You will please to have the faithful entrusted to your care join with you in solemn prayer and sac rifce for the repose of the soul of the late Sovereign Pontiff, Leo XIII, of pious memory.
 In conformity with the liturgy and the rubrics, you will celebrate a mass of re- quiem on the third. seventh and thirtieth day following his demise. namely. the 23rd, 27th of July, and the 2Oth of Au- gust.
 On the other days. when permissible, you will recite in the mass. the collect taken from the Missa de Spiritu Sancto vel Missa pro eligendo summo Pontiice, until the election of the new Pope is of- ficialy announced. By commando of RT. Rev. BISHOP ALLEN, J. w. SHAW, Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
NEW TEACHERS CHOSEN.
Miss Ha1es to Be Assistant Princi.
 pal at Eufaula,

Eufaula. July 22.-(Special.)-At a re- cent meeting of the City Board of Edu- cation Prof. c. W. Vaughn, Assistant Principal of the Sanford Street School rendered his resignation, and Miss Bessie Hales was chosen in his stead. Miss Hales was the first honor graduate of the school in 1899 and has taught in the school at Clayton. She comes most highly recommended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mir. and Mrs. Chambliss Keith and Misses Maude and Ruth Hooper have returned from Perdido Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
Local and Personal.


 Mir. and Mrs. Chambliss Keith and Misses Maude and Ruth Hooper have returned from Perdido Bay. J. H. Donaghey will leave tomorrow for Birmingham where he has accepted a position in book store. Miss Florence Holt of Montgomery is visiting her cousin. Mrs. J. A. Wauchope on Franklin Street.
 Mr. and Mrs. James Allen Moore are visiting MT. Moores parents near Opelika.
 Today was the hottest of the year, the thermometer registered 95 in the shade. W. s. Butler has returned from Hot Springs, much improved in health. Miss Elise Jones has returned from a visit to relatives in Faunsdale. Mir. and Mrs. Crawford Phillips are visiting relatives in Uniontown. Mrs. Blev Dunklin has returned from a visit to Knoxville.
 Lee sledge visited relatives in Selma yesterday.
 F. K. Marshall is pending his vacation in Coden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Miss Florence Holt of Montgomery i visiting her cousin. Mrs. J. A. Wauchop on Franklin Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

J. H. Donaghey will leave tomorrow fo Birmingham where he has accepted position in book store.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23
TORNADO AT PATERSON, N. J.

F. K. Marshall is pending his vacation in Coden
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Lee sledge visited relatives in Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mrs. Blev Dunklin has returned from a visit to Knoxville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mir. and Mrs. Crawford Phillips are visiting relatives in Uniontown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Mir. and Mrs. James Allen Moore ar visiting MT. Moore's parents nea Opelika.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Today was the hottest of the year. the thermometer registered 95 in the shade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-23

Miss Elise Jones has returned from , visit to relatives in Faunsdale