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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
TO BUY GRAVEL PIT
MONTGOMERY COUNCIL CoNsID.
 FRS A PROPOSITION.
Committee Recommended Purchase of Property of J. 0. Carter, But Aldermen Decided to Ad-
 vertise for Bids.

The City Council of Montgomery wants to buy a gravel pit in which to work city prisoners.
 4 special committee, consisting of AL dermen Roeder, Hartley and Haygood, named to Investigate the feasibility of acquiring by purchase gravel pit for the city, reported to the Council last night that the pit most suitable to the city's use is located about four miles from the Basin on Court Square, on the line of the Western Railway of alabama, and is owned by J. c. Carter. It contains about fifteen acres with a strata of about 15 feet of clay gravel, surrounded by wa ter on all sides, accessible only by a drive way and by an already thrown-up embankment for railroad tracks.
 The committee said this was a good place to work the city convicts when loading gravel in cars. All the necessary trees are at hand to build stockades for the keeping and caring for the city pris- Oners. The easy hauling of the material, proper railroad. facilities, with low rate of freight and close proximity to the city vas considered. The committee said that this is location superior to any other, and that 1t would be to the best interests of the city to acquire 1t.
 MT. Carter. the committee reported, pro- posed to sell the city that part of his property known as the gravel pit, con- taining about twenty acres, more or less, for $11.O00; $10OO to be paid upon delivery of deeds and the balance in five yearly payments of 5000 each said deferred payments to bear interest at the rate of per cent per annum. He further agreed to furnish the right-of-way over the side track from the main line of the Western Railway into the gravel pit and also to put the fill going into the pit In such condition as the City Engineer may see fit to order. He also agreed to furnish ali timber necessary for building stock ades and material as may be needed for cross ties which cannot be found on the parcel of land. free of charge.
 The committee recommended that the Mayor be requested to have the City At- torney look Into the validity of the title to the property. and if same is in legal shape. have the proper deeds drawn and executed.
 Alderman Kohn said he thought that bids ought to be advertised for In mat ter involving so large an amount; and he did not believe that the property was of such great value to the city, and that there was as much gravel there as the committee thought.
 Alderman Hartley did not object to ad- vertislng for bids. as he would be glad for the city to get a valuable gravel pit at as reasonable figures as possible.
 On motion of Mir. Kohn, the Treasurer was instructed to advertise ten days for bids for furnishing a suitable gravel pit to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
THE JUDGE AND THE CONVICT
 BOY.

He had passed the crying stage of sorrow. hut the pent-up grief spoke for him mo elo- quently. than tears or words. Sentence was Judge Thomas c. Jones of the United States Court, who tr ed the case. said last n ght: The boy has fine face which would appeal at the thought of leaving his mother. He pleaded guilty to counterfetiag. The sentence wss two years in a reformatory schcoi--Mont- gcrlery Advertiser, Jan. l 4, 1908. Twas righteous judgment entered up. By orce- of the Judge, the day. He filled the tile prisoners cup Of grief with joy and sympathy. Imprisoned in a felon's cell,
 This poor boy lay the night before, Where shadows cast a phantom hell Of demons bout him on the hoor! 1-rsrnh,,nx he heard the clank of chain, Heard felons shriek and some blaspieme. Saw shadows fade and form aga n. Till fear brought sleep and horrid dream! Anon, h's soul, escaped unbound. And left his galling chains behind King Nature in her visit round
 Brings sleep. repose to all manKlno' The court convened when morning came In prisoners box was Henry & pea,; s,. ,.n.- The poor boys eyes made mute appeal! No lawyer filed for him a plea.
 T d'dn't mean no ha m! ne salo, 70. Judge, please Judge, do let me free: Joe's sick and mother must have bread! Yelled Justice heard. while standing near With scales that weigh both heart ana ptalh And said to boy: Do not despair, . Your Judge Is learned and Is humane When sorrows grow, tears do not flow Der lids long used to grief ana peih' The horror. dread. suspense we know' Forbids the tear to start again
  The good Judge looked and saw the siea"i Of innocence in tears congealeo- The brightest pearl we find tn seam or sea shell where q wound has been! Ju.t,ce unveiled, and heavenward new To turn new leaf in Book Of Fanle' An6 entered there, among the few, AO w. 10. HORNE. January. 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
MOBILE PAVING CASE IMPORTANT DECISION OF sU-
 PREME COURT. Modification and Affirmation of Case of Richard Inge Against Board
 of Public Works from
 Chancery Court.

The Alabama Supreme Court yesterday in an opinion by MT. Justice Dowdell. modified and affirmed the case of Richard H. InEe ct als. against the Board os Public Works of the City of Mobile. ap- pealed from tho Chancery Court of Mo- bile.
 Five of the seven demurrers of the de- fendant were overruled.
 The bill in chancery, filed by Richard II. Inge and other taxpayers, owners or property abutting on streets to be paved under contract between the Board or Public Works and the Southern Construc- ton and Paving Company, sought to have this contract declared null and void
 The grounds of complaint were that the contract contained a clause requii ing the contractor to make good all damages resulting to persons and property rom the work and that the contract stipulat- ed that no alien or convict labor should be used.
 The bill further alleged that the con- tract was not awarded to the highest bio- der. and it improperly required the con- tractor to keep the paving in repair for a long number of years. The bill also charged that clause in the contract for doing future paving at a certain p4ice was not stipulated in the specifications and was new matter put into the cont act.
 To these allegation, seven demurrers were filed by the Board of Public Works. All of these dcmurrers the chancellor sus- tained.
 The rulings of the chancellor on de- murrers and were sustained by the Supreme Court, but demurrers to ,. in- elusive, were overruled, thereby sustain ing the plaintiff in all the allegations made as to the invalidity of the contract.
 The allegation In the bill that the Con- stitution had been violated in the clause of the charter fixing $4 per foot as the assessment for the cost of paving was declared to be without merit, as the work has not been done and it Is impeS- sible to tell whether the assessment is excessive or not
 Neither is there merit. says the higher court, in the question raised that the outlay is large, and If the city failed to collect. the burden would be too great on taxpayers.
 The court lays down the broad prtnci- pie that sripulations in contracts such as to pay all damages, not to employ the cheapest labor. and the agreement to keep the paving in repair, render the contracts invalid as tending to raise the price of work on the taxpayers. It further lays down the proposition that the requirement to let to the lowest bidder is mandatory as between bidders, who, in the exercise of a wise discretion. are directed to be responsible for the work
 It also lays down the proposition that a material stipulation added after tho b ds are in, however beneficial to the taxpay- CTS renders the contract invalid, the let ting of the contract being private and not a public matter.
 The case is one of great interest to citi- gems and taxpayers of Mobile. who are having some new experience in paving their streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23

ing the child labor bill. now pending in the Legislature.
 The election of officers resulted as fol- lows: Bryan Goode. President; M. B.. Allie. First Vice President; E. C. Paulk, Second vice-President: L. T. Parks. Re- cording Secretary; P. A. Frazer. Finan- cial Secretary: J. w. Ryan. Treasurer: Ali Cohn. Guide; W. c, Foster, Door keepef.
 Before the election. E. D. Creath, the retiring President. rendered his resigna- ton. and stated that reorganization. Tn his opinion. would be of great benefit to the union.
 After the executive session, the smoker was held and impromptu speeches from a number of members. including President Goode, and retiring President Creath. were made.
 Heyman Strauss spoke of the good will of the merchants, who have co-operated in every particular with the clerks and especially in regard to the early closing movement.
 The members dispersed at late hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
CURES COCAINE EVIL
THIS BILL RESTRICTS SALE OF
 THE DRUG.
Measure Presented to the House by Mr. Wilkinson of Autauga Seeks to Make Druggists
 More Careful.

Hon. J. A. Wilkinson of Autauga, yes terday introduced a bill in the House of Representatives designed to curb the use of cocaine in Alabama.
 MT. Wilkinson's bill makes it unlawful 10 sell or give cocaine to any but a li- cehseo pharmacist or regular physician ol on their order.
 The bill is drawn up so that cocaine may not be bought except for medicinal purposes. It provides that any person who sells or gives away cocaine to any but licensed pharmacist or physician or on their order shall be fined not less than go and not more than $lOO.
 MT. Wilkinson also introduced a bill so amending the code relating to licensed pharmacists that none but pharmacists bearing a regular license from the State Pharmaceutical Board can fill prescrip- tions containing poisonous drugs a in towns of more than 800 inhabitants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
MIR. ARMSTRONG NAMED
APPOINTED SHERIFF OF BALD
 WIN COUNTY.
He is a Young Man, Who Lives at Bay Minette and Succeeds G. B. Bryant, Who
 Resigned.

Governor Jel5s yesterday appointed J. N. Armstrong to the office of Sheriff of Baldwin County to i'll vacancy in that office caused by the resignation of G. B. Bryant, the late Incumbent.
 MT. Armstrong lives in Bay Minette. He has been connected with the land company which has built and dere.- oped the county of Baldwin to such a large extent in the past few years and he has taken an active part in the growth and advancement of Bay Minette, which IS now the county site.
 He is said to be in every way qualified for the discharge of the duties of the office and his appointment will. no doubt, Rive general satisfaction In the county. {There were a number of applicants for the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
FINED FOR sWINDLrNG.
Negro Will Pay $196 for Taking
 Money from Others.

T. Fl Jones' alias II. II, Jones' alias Jordan, a negro. was fined sIe6 by Recorder Ar riugton yesterday afternoon for swindlng ne gToes.
 There were seven eases of fraud against the man with the variety of names and he was fined s2s and costs in each case.
 Jones, or Jordan, was charged with taking orders from negroes for clothing and other art cIes requiring 6 fee in advance of delv- cry. A number of negroes testified that they paid the advance fec but the goods were not delivered
 The negro was also charged with seIIIhg slave pensions to negroes and this charge may land him in a Federal court.
 Calvin Gray. an aged negro who lives on the Plank Road, swoIe that Jones, or Jordan, told him that he had been sent into Alabama by President Roosevelt 10 distribute slave pensions" By giving Jones, or Jordan, S2 Gray said he was to get a slave pension worth S2o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
MANHOOD RESTORED "CUPIDENE"

tian character and bore her suffering with great fortitude.
 The funeral will take place from the residence this afternoon at o'clock. The following young ladies will act as pail bearers: Misses Sadie Conine, Mary Har- well. Mary Allen. Matte Robertson, sLo- la Johnson. Lillie Ellsworth.
 The services will be conducted by Rev. Ernest c. Nave of the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church at Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Hartley-Dees.

Greenville, Jan. 22.-(special)-A quiet wedding occurred last night at the home of Elder Charles Dees, when Joseph Hart ley and Miss Siddie Dees were united in the holy bonds of matrimony. It was the continuation of a love dream that began in their early childhood. The ceremony was performed by Rev. VII fam A. Taha- Gerro, only the relatives and near friends being present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Mahara's Minstrels.

Thirty stars, a carload of scenery. mag nificent costumes and every accessory to aid the comical antics of a minstrel art igt, an exceptionally good band aud o. chestra and innovations and noveltitS galore that go to make an up-to-date performance of minstre.sy is what Ma hara Brothers have to offer at McDon- aids next Tuesday night -ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23

An old painting representing the apos- ties recently came to light in Belgium, where it was bought for s10. It proved to be 8 genuine Albert Durer worth $200,- 900, which was stolen from the Royal Gallery at Munich some years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Herriue-watts.

Columbus, Ga, Jan. 2.-(Special )-Ma- rion T. Herring. Phenix City merchant, was married in this city last night to Miss MiIlie Watts The ceremony took place at the residence of Mir. C. H. Her ring in Columbus.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Meeting Not Held.

The special meeting of the Commercial and Industrial Association called for last night was not held. The meeting was called to d's- cuss the National bankruptcy laws. It was postponed indefinitely.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23

Aching in the small of the back is an irdication of Bright's Disease. The prop CT course in such eases IS to take few doses of Prickly Ash 3itters. It is an ef- fectiye kidney remedy and bowel regu- lator. auN-"So-lEi-suh'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
CLERKS CHOSE OFFICERS
Union Held Semi-Annual Meeting
 and Had a Smoker,

Officers to serve for the next six months were elected last night by the Retail Clerks Union of Montgomery at their semi-annual meeting at the Labor Hall.
 After the business session. the members enjoyed an informal smoker.
 Over fifty members of the union were pr esent and the meeting was one of good fellowship and enthusiasm.
 The union adopted resolutions endors-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
TONIGHT.

Saturday Matinee and Night. Manager Mcdonald offers the great rural comedy, Old Si S ebbins,' with splendid band aud orchestra, New sps- cialties. Popular prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
DEATH OF MISS vIcKERs.
Esteemed Montgomery Young Wo-
 man Passes Away.

At l:SO o'clock yesterday afternoon Miss Kathleen Vickers died at the home of her sister. Mrs. Luther A. Morris. sOl Columbus Street
 She was a daughter of Mir. J. B. Vick- ors and was about 22 years old Her death was due to consumption.
 Mss Vickers was just budding into womanhood and her sweet disposition won her many friends. She was a Chris
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
|. Barsiow Irish, x. D.

276 9th St, Borough of Brooklyn, N. '.
 Weak and unhealthy kidneys are re- sponsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease, and if permitted to continue much suffering with fatal re- suits are sure to follow. Kidney trouble irritates the nerves, makes you dizzy. restless, sleepless and irritable; makes you pass water often during the day and obliges you to get up many times during the night. Unhealthy kidneys cause rheumatism. gravel. catarrh of the blad- der, pain or dull ache in the back, joints and muscles: makes your head ache and back ache. causes indigestion. stomach and liver trouble you get sallow, vel. low complexion, makes you feel as though you had heart trouble; you may have plenty of ambition, but no strength; get weak and waste away
 The cure for these troubles is Dr, Kill mer's Swamp-Root. the orld-famous kidney remedy. In taking Swamp Root Swamp-Root Is the most perfect heale known to medical science.
 No matter how manyadoctors you ma, you may have spent on other medicines. give Swamp-Root a trial. Its stanches given up hope of ever becoming well
 If you are already convinced that { purchase the regular fifty-cent and one anywhere. Don't make any mistake, but Kilmer's Swamp-Root. and the address
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Sample Bottle of Swamp- Root Sent Free by

EDITORIAL NoT the of kidney badae troubles Kl Co., Bnshaton r. who will gladly send you by mali immediate thousands testimonial received in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
NOT RECOMMENDED
 FOR EVERYTHING But if You Have Kidney, Liver Bladder Trouble, You Will Find the Great Remedy Swamp
 Root. Just What You Need.

It used to be considered that only urin- ary and bladder troubles were to be traced to the kidneys. but now modern science proves that nearly all diseases have their beginning in the disorder of these important organs
 Therefore. when your kidneys are weak or out of order, you can understand how quickly your entire body Is affected. and how every organ seems to fail to do it's duty.
 taking the famous new discovery, pr. Kilmer's swamp-Root, because as soon as your kidneys are well they will help all the other organs to health, A trial will convince anyone.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
Doctors Prescribe Swamp Root

Gentlemen:-'T have prescribed that complaints, Dr. Kilmer's swamp-Root, with most beneficial effect and know of many cures by it's use. These patients had kidney trouble, as diagnosed by oth- fit. Dr. Kilmer.s Swamp Root effected a cure, am liberal man and accept a specific wherever I find 1t, in an accepted school or out of 1t. For desperate cases of kidney or bladder complaint under treatment with unsatisfactory results, turn to Dr. Kilmers Swamp-Root with most fiattering results. shall continue to prescribe 1t and from personal obser- walton state that Swamp-Root has great curative propertiee"
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Turkeys Come High.

NEW YORK, Nov. 2l.-With the
approach of THANKSGIVING week, dealers
in poultry are specializing on the price
of turkeys.
No matter how poor the American
wage Garner happens to be and irres,
pective of prices, he must have tur'
key on Thanksgiving.
The present indications are that the
price will be high, though not extreme
probably in the neighborhood of Il
cents pound. 1t was generally be
lieved in poultry circles that farmers
would give more attention to turkey
this year than ever before on account
Of the sure profit, but the uncertainty
of raising the birds has kept then
from making the attempt. Reports
from the west and southwest say thu
crop is less than last year. In north
ern Indiana and Illinois, where thu
greatest number are grown, there is {
shortage this year of Is per cent. NV
York, Pennsylvania and Maryland
crops also show a decrease. . T..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
NOW is THE TIME.

Take SCOTS Emulsion of
Cod Liver Oil now. Not
next week or next month,
but now. You need it to
put.fat on your bones and
strength in your body to
stand the cold and trying
weather of the next few
months.
Nine-tenths of the popu-
lation would be benefited by
taking Scott's Emulsion
regularly three times a day
for a month or more every
fall to fortify and strengthen
the system against the cold
and constant changes that
occur through the winter.
The benefit is particularly
marked with young, delicate
children. No food that they
can take begins to compare
with SCOTS Emulsion.
Pure cod liver oil is scarce
but if you get Scott's Emul-
sion you'll be sure to get
only the purest and best oil.
Well send you q sample free, upon request.
SCOTT s. BOVINE, lo9 Pearl Street.
New York.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
Local Briefs.

A. reception in which nearly all the
-CongiFgationalists of the city partici-
pated WAS rendered last night fn the
church .parlors to Rev. w. J. Hindley,
the new. pastor of the Pilgrim Con-
gregatiopal church. 2 ( ;
The Club Cafe always In the LEAD
Our 25c merchants lunch with beer
or wine froih 1880 to 2 p. m. a. good
rs even Headquarters for steaks.
chops, etc. l. Chilbe-g. manager.
Mayor Boyd has appointed A. c.
Burrows special sanitary policeman
FIN pursuit of the scavengers who
dump refuse in the sewers.
There is no cough medicine SO
popular as Foley's Honey and Tar.
1t contains no opiates or poisons and
never fails to cure. For sale by Chas.
McNab, 400 Riverside avenue.
A rummage sale is scheduled by
bytcrian church for the first week of
December.
Easy Work 'Soap-The largest cake
on the market for cents. No fancy
wrapper--all soap.
Mrs. Frank ]. Barnard, formerly
of this city, is dead in Seattle of
tuberculosis.
At times people find II inconvenient
to look after their deposits and keep
their interest alive. This is not the
case with money deposited with us,
for on such deposits we look after
the interest. crediting it up twice
year. We do this regularly, year after
year, whether the customer chooses
to call or not. We prefer, however,
that books be presented at least once
year Spokane & Eastern Trust
company.
An open meeting of Sedgwick post,
G. A r.. will be held this evening in
the Symons building to which all
comrades and women of the w. r. c.
are invited.
Foleys Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable. tried and tested,
safe and sure. For sale by Chas. Nc
Nab, a02 Riverside avenue.
If you want TO buy or rent a sewing
machine, see us. We handle all makes
and don't care which you want. East
man James company, Inc, 1888 River
side.
A bad cough demands a good cure.
Flaxseed and Onion Syrup cures. For
sale at Red Cross Pharmacy.
One year free repairs on trunks
sold by us. Also repair old trunks
| Spokane Trunk Fact, S106 Howard.
FoIey's Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Re-
| fuse substitutes. For sale by Chas.
| McNab 402 Riverside avenue.
The celebrated Kroeger, the beauti-
full open, the sweet-,oned Kohler &
Campbell and other good pianos at
reasonable prices and terms to suit
at Bowers Piano Store, soS Sprague.
James j. DAILY, clerk in the city
comptrolers office, who has been i'll
for week, is expected to be well
enough to return to his desk in the
city hall Monday morning.
You can get all your drug wants at
! Watson's Drug Store, Granite block.
| He has the stock, and it's new and
fresh. Prices are right, too.
! William S. Pinkham of Fargo, n. D.,
has bought the Riverside market from
| Colnatty & Company.
W. A. Herren Of Finch Ark.
writes: II wish to report that Foley's
Kidney Cure has cured terrible case
Of kidney and bladder trouble that
two doctors had given up" For sale
by Chas McNab, 402 Riverside ave-
nue..
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-11-21
HE COULD HARDLY GET UP,

L, II. Duffy of Ashley. ILL.,, writes:
Ttis is to certify that l have taken
two bottles of Foley1s Kidney Cure
ana II has helped me more than any
other medicine. l tried many adv4-
tised remedies but none of them gave
me any relief, My druggist recon-
mended Foley's Kidney Cure and it
he's cured me. Before commencing
its use I was in such a shape that
could hardly get up when once
down" For sale by Chas. McNab,
Ae2 Riverside avenue.