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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
SCHOOL LAND CASE
SUIT IN SUPREME COURT ABOUT < MONTEvALLo PROPERTY.
Adlers Brothers Have Claim fol
 Money Paid Board of Trustees by Mr. DeBarde1eben-John- s ston's Sale Recalled.

The attempted sale of former Governor Joseph F. Johnston of the lands belonging to the Alabama Girls Industrial School at Montevallo was recalled yesterday in the suit of Adler Brothers against the Trustees of the Montevalio School, sub mitted to the Supreme Court.
 The suit is to recover from the rus tees $500 paid them by H. F.. DeBarde- leben acting as agent for the Adlers.
 In the submission of the case yesterday Hon. J. A. w. Smith, recently Repub- iican candidate for Governor, appeared for the Adlers, while the side of the Trustees was presented by Hon. Sam Will John, himself a member of the Board of Trustees.
 The case grew out of contract entered into by H. F. DeBardeleben. acting as the agent for the Adlers in the purchase of the school lands. During July of 1899 MT. DeBardeleben entered into con tract to purchase 25,000 acres of the land donated by Congress to the Alabama he paid down $500, agreeing in the con- tract to pay ss, ,760 additional The suit now before the Supreme Court hinges upon the understandings with which the S2 800 was paid over to the Trustees.
 Mr DeBardeleben later refused to pay the, $2S.7 750. He announced at the time he could buy better lands at a less price: of the school Trustees the return of the s2.5OO which they had paid through MT. DeBardeleben. The Trustees refused to return the money, claiming that it had been paid as forfeit and was not to be returned if MT. DeBardeleben failed to comply with his contract;
 The Adlers won the first suit in the Circuit Court, obtaining a verdict for $2s14. The Trustees appealed and the Su- preme Court will pass upon the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
A MOVE FOR CHURCH UNITY.
Two Important Conferences Will Be
 Held This Week,

New York Special to The Baltimore Sun.
 Two conferences on which the eyes of the religious world will be centered are to be held this week. one in this city. the other n Pittsburg. They have been called by leaders in the Presbyterian, Methodist and Congregational denominations and others who are urging unity of action and interest
 York at the Marble Collegiate Church on Friday will be i-mong the Reformed Church, the Reformed Presbyterians and the United Presbyterians. Small bodies holding the Presbyterian system are los. ing members and are seeking union with larger bodies holding the same system It is from them the initiative comes
 The proposition Is to create one general assembly for all religious bodies in the United States holding the Presbyterian represent an actual communlcant list running well into the millions. But 1t is proposed also to allow present names and organizations to stand. The three bodies named have appointed conferees, and they will hold their preliminary meeting here. It is hoped that other Presbyterian and Reformed bodies meeting In the spring will appoint conferees.
 There is much unity talk throughout the Presbyterian and Reformed Churches and hopes are held out of the success of the initial conference. Some Southern Presbyterians are seeking unity and Cum berland Presbyterians and regular Pres. byterians North are doing the same.
 In Pittsburg conferees from the Con- gregational, the Methodist Protestant and the United Brethren Churches, represent ing a total of about 1,250.000 communi- cants. will meet Wednesday. They come together determined to stay in session until it Is demonstrated either that union is impossible eventually or that 1t is not All these are largely the same in doctrine and government, and union would seem to be easy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
THEY WANT TO BE CADETS.
Three Young Men are Before Exam
 ininp Board

Thomas Brannon Hubbard of Montgom- cry, Monroe Penn of Opelika and John B. Prather of Scale were yesterday ex- amined before the Montgomery Board of Civil Service Commissioners for entrance into the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Md.
 For six hours yesterday the three young men wrestled with knotty questions on punctuation and capitalization, grammar, geography, United States history. world s history, reading and spelling submitted to them by the commissioners on blanks furnished by the Navy Department. To- day they will have five hours work on various subjects and tomorrow they will conclude the examination with two hours of answering questions.
 Young Hubbard, the Montgomerian, who is taking the examination. was nominat- ed for the midshfpmanship by Senator E W. Pettus, while both the other young men were nominated as alternates to the regular nominee by Hon. H. D. Clayton Congressman from the Third District oi Alabama.
 MT. Hubbard Is a Montgomery school boy about 16 years old and Is the son of W. H. Hubbard a prominent banker Mir. Penn has also been in school in Mont gomery.
 The examination is the regular entrance examination for the Academy and after the questions. their papers will be for warded to the Department where they will be scrutinized by the Board of Exam. iners. If successful the young men vii proceed to Annapolis. where they will un. dergo a physical examination.
 If MT, Hubbard passes this examination he will be admitted to the Academy witt the rank of midshipman. The other two young men will enter the Academy ir case of failure of the nominee from theii district.
 The commissioners, who are conducting the examination, were furnished fifteer sets of blanks and instructions to examine fifteen applicants who had been instruct ed to report to them. Yesterday, howev CT, only three applicants put in an ap pearance and the examiners are at a losi to know what has become of tho other twelve.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
POLICE COMMISSION.
Many Montgomerians Are Seeking
 Places,

Many citizens of Montgomery seem to think places on the Police Commission are desirabe. said a nominee for Alder man yesterday afternoon.
 'I have received" he continued, ''more than twenty letters soliciting my support of candidates for places on the Commis- date shows up.''
 Asked to name some of the applicants, this Aldermanic nominee called off the names of 8. B. Sightler, merchant: W. B. Holmes, merchant; B. M. washburn. merchant; A. J. Thornton, insurance agent; Joseph Minnis, clerk; Moses Bloch, merchant; L. c. Cardinal. railroad agent; James Parker, machinist; J. s. Kilgrow, merchant, and James McCue moulder. These are all I call to mind right now" i" said the Aid .rmanic nominee, but have been seen In the interest of a great many more.''
 The Police Commission act becomes ef- fective November 1 and at the first meet ing of the Council In November, that body will elect five members of the Commis- sion. which will choose a Police Chief and other members of the Montgomery Police Department
 The members of the Police Commission are to be paid $120 year each.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
STATE SUPREME COURT

The Supreme Court handed down the following opinions yesterday:
 Mcclellan, C.. J.-Louisville and Nash vile Railroad Company vs, Duncan & Orr. appeal from Jefferson Circuit Court; reversed and remanded.
 Haralson, JIG. W. Buckley ct al vs. P. J. Anderson ct all, appeal from Mont. gomery City Court; affirmed.
 Tyson, J.-Sallie E. Mcleod, Admx., ct al. vs. William Mcleod, appeal from Barbour Chancery Court: affirmed.
 Sharpe, J.-Southern Car and Foundry Company vs. Phillip Jennings, appeal from Calhoun Circuit Court; reversed and
 Dowdeli, J.-Farmers Savings and Loan Association vs. John H. Greenwood ct al, appeal from Marshall Circuit Court; reversed and remanded.
 The following attorneys were in attend ance on the Supreme Court yesterday, the cases from the Sixth Division being called: s. W. John. A. T. London, J. J. Altmt n. A. c. Smith, A. o. Lane, s. D. Weakley. J. P Tillman, J. M. Weatherly, E. K. Campbell, J. H. Miller, J. A. W. Smith. R. H. Thach, G. R. Harsh, c. P. Beddow, W. R. Houghton, J. A. Mitch- ell, J. J. Moore, M. M. Ullman, c. B. Powell of Birmingham, J. A. Estes, Frank Porter of Bessemer, George H. Parker of Cullman.
 Earthquakes may be classed either as real estate movements or ground rents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
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 Cure For Blood Poison Botanic Blood Balm Stops Bone Pains, Cures Itching, scabby Skin Disease, Swelings, Boils.--
 Sent Free to All Sufferers. CURED OF ECZEMA
CURED OF ECZEMA.

The aoove pictures show what Blood Balm will do, clearing the skin, healing all sores, stopping the intense itching of eczema, making the blood pure and rich, destroying the active poison in the blood.
 If you have aches and pains in bones. back and joints. Itching Seabby Skin, Blood feels hot. Swollen Glands, Risings and Bumps on the Skin. Mucous Patches in Mouth. Sore down. Ulcers on any part of the body. Hair or Eyebrows falling out, Boils. Car buncIes Rash. take
 Botanic Blood Balm, guaranteed to cure even the worst and most deep seated cases where doctors patent medicines and hot springs fail. Heals all sores, stops all aches and pains. reduces all dwellings, makes blood pure ana rich. completely changing the entire body into a clean, healthy condition. B. B. B. even after reaching the last stages.
 Old Rheumatism, Catarrh, ScrofuIa, are caused by an awful Poisoned condition of ting. Itching and Scratching; cures Rheurna- tism, Aches and Pains, Catarrh; heals all Scabs, Scales Eruptions, Watery Blisters, foul fostering Sores of Eczema by giving a pure, healthy blood supply to affected parts.
 Cancer Cured
 Blood Balm Cures Cancers of all Kinda Suppuratng Swellings. Eating Sores, Tumors Ugly Ulcers. It kills the Cancer Poison and heals the sores or worst cancer perfectly. If Shooting. Stingtng Pains, take Blood Balm and they will disappear before they develop into Cancer Many apparently hopeless cases of cancer cured by taking Botanic Blood Balm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
PRISONERS GO TO MINE.
Twenty of Them to Begin Hard Labor
 Sentences.

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 Twenty prisoners convicted during tho February term of the City Court of Montgomery and sentenced to hard labor for the County of Montgomery were yes- terday sent from the County jail to Pratt City. where they will begin their terms of labor.
 Among those who left for Pratt City, was George Viberg, a white man who was convicted of petit larceny. having short changed farmer at circus, where he was vending candies and red lemonade. Viberg was also convicted of grand larceny but that case has been ap- pealed to the Supreme Court of Alabama.
 Those sent off were: George Adams, burglary, two years, 22O days; Sam Wil- Hams, petit larceny, one month, 213 days; John Wells, removing mortgaged proper ty, 231 days; William Brown. assault to murder, two years. III days; William Larking, petit larceny. three months, 22l days; Steve Rainey, carrying concealed pistol, four months, 1S7 days; Will Hies. grand larceny, twelve months, 21s days; Olin Barker, gaming, ten months, TO days. Jerry Thomas, assault and battery, 132 days; Jerry Thomas. carrying con cealed' pistol, four months, 1s5 days: Lee Warren, assault and battery, 264 days; Lee Warren, carrying concealed pistol, three months, 1T3 days; Haywood Walk CT, petit larceny, nine months. 110 days; George Viberg, petit larceny, nine months. S9 days; Earnest Tynes, assault and bat v iodi AhOhtiS, i'o uoSSB petit larceny, three months, 12S days; Sam Irwin, petit larceny. l22 days; Philip Hook. rocking train, three months. Sl7 days Sam Gilchrist, petit larceny, twelve months, 145 days; Eugene Booker carry ing concealed pistol. six months. 122 days; Loser Carter, false pretense, one month, 10S days; Robert Joiner, gaming. 137 days.
 A short time after the handcuffed gang of prisoners had disappeared around the corner from the jail, little negro. lilly clad and black as night entered the jail yard.
 Has the boys gone off?" he inquired of the jailer.
 Jailers usually have little time to spare in conversation with negro gamins of doubtful appearance, but something told the taller to answer the boy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run on trains 1 and between Birmingham and New OrIeans, Lebanon Junction and Cincin- natl; also on trains and between Montgom- cry and Guthrie, Ky. Service - carte.
 New and handsomely built chair cars (seats freel are operated on trains l and between Cincinnati and New Orleans. High back seat coaches and chair cars are also all though trains between Cincinnati, Louisville St. Louis. Evansville, Memphis. Nashville and New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Chicago, Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans.
 Train No. 8 carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New orleans and Chicago to St. Petersburg; also through tourist sleepers to San Francisco leaving Montgomery at 9:35 D. m. Tuesday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
PICTURE OF D. P. LEWIS
PORTRAIT OF ALABAMA COVER.
 NOR AT CAPITOL.
With Acquisition of Likeness of Re construction Executive Director Owen Has All But Two of
 States Governors.

After considerable effort Director Thomas M. owen of the State Depart | ment of Archives and History has se- cured an ambrotype portrait of David F. Lewis, the famous reconstruction Re- publican Governor of Alabama. With the acquisi Ion of this picture | the Department has likenesses of all Gov ernors of Alabama except Governor ls- raei Pickens of Greene County, and Gov ernor Samuel B. Moore of Pickens Coun- ty: | The picture of Iovern)r Lewis was ob- | tai led by the Depart nent through the courtesy of his niece, Mrs. M. M. Blount | of Huntsville. Governor Lewis had no descendants, having remained bachelor | until his death.
 The ambrotype was .-ken while Gov ernor Lewis was young man. appar- | ently between the age of 50 and 30 years. It almost full figure. showing him | with his hair worn long in the style of | the time. The face IS a strong one, clean
 cut and without beard.
 l Governor Lewis was Chief Executive | of Alabama from 1872 to 1874. during which | two years most of the UT renviable recon l struction history of Alabama was writ. ten. He defeated Thomas H. Herndon, the Democratic nominee for the office. It was in his incumbency of the office that | the cry for reform and retrenchment in State affairs arose.
 The Democrats pitted George s. Hous- | ton against Lewis when the latter was | a candidate for reelection. The Demo- | crats waged an aggressive campaign. | charging their opponents with reckless | ness and extravaganza in the handling of | the States money. The result was a
 complete victory for the Democratic | ticket.
 | Governor Lewiss entry into the Gov
 ernors office was almost as stormy as his exit. The Legislature of 1872 divided there being two bodies, one known az | the Capitol Legislature" and the other
 as the Court House Legislature" l Governor Lindsay, who was Lewis's
 predecessor in office. recognized the Cap 4.later recognized the Court House Leg
 islature.' The two factions finally came | to a compromise through a plan pro. posed Ly the United States Attorney l General.
 | Governor Lewis was born in Charlotte County, Va, in 1S20 Suon after his birth | his parents moved to Huntsville. Alter | a collegiate course he practiced law ir
 Lawrence County. He was elected to the
 Secession Convention of 1881, where he | voted against the ordinance of secession
 He iater signed It, however. He wa:
 elected a member of the Confederate Pro. | visional Congress, but soon resigned hi. | seat.
 In 1863 Governor Shorter appointed hin a Circuit Judge. He soon after left the State and went into the Federal lines remaining at Nashville, Tenn, until aftel
 the close of the war.
 After completing his term as Governor
 he resumed the practice of jaw at Hunts vile, where he died in the sos.
 Senator R. E. SprAfsins, of Madison
 read law under Governor Lewis and wa.
 his partner at the time of the latter: death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL.
No Meeting of Railroad Men Helt
 Yesterday.

No business was transacted yesterday at inc meeting of the Executive Council of Montgomery railroad men on account of the condition of Engineer Jack Wright. a prominent member of the Council and the inability of Mrs. Wright, who IS the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, to attend the meeting.
 The Council will meet Friday afternoon at o'clock at its headquarters In the Exchange Hotel. The condition or MT. Wright is still improving gradually.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
CONVICT GUARD KILLED.
Shot by A. M. Bush at Camp Neal
 Sanford

As result of quarrel at the turpen- tine distiliery of Henderson and Co.,, at Sanford. just below Geneva Monday morning, Hall, convict guard, is dead and A. M Bush. another convict guard. is wanted by the Geneva authorities for murder.
 distillery and Monday morning dispute arose between the two guards Bush shot Hall and then made his escape, officers with dogs bemg now on his trail. Hall day night
 Bush is a brother of Patrolman Bush of the Montgomery Police Department.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Cheap Rates to Savannah.

For the Southern Baptist Convention the Atlantic Line will sell trip Savannah 6th and 7th at one fare plus trip fron Montgomery $1o45 limited to return May eoth Bv depositng ticket special Savannah before May 2oh payment of 5oc extension until June may be obtained
 Trains leave Montgomery m, 7:45 p. m. Chair Car on morning trains, Pullman sleeper night train. WY T CRAIG H. LEAHY, e p A Wilmington N c. D. P. A.. Savannah O.
 J.. A. TAYLOR T. PA, Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Botanic Blood Balm D. B. B.l i

Botanic Blood Balm CB. B. B.) is Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 30 years. Composed ot Pure Botanic In- gredients. Strengthens weak kidneys and weak stomachs. cures dyspepsia Complete directions go with each bottle.
 Sent Free.
 Sample sent free by writing Blood Balm Co.,. SS Mitchell St. Atlanta, Ga. Describe your trouble. and special free medical advice to suit your case also sent in sealed letter. Enough Blood Balm Is sent free to prove its marvellous curative powers. Do not hesitate to write at once ,as Blood Balm Is sent free and prepaid. $-wed-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Thursday and Saturday. via New Orleans and Southern Pacific Train No. carries through Pullman sleep. CTS from New Orleans to New York and Cin- cinLati, and St. Petersburg to Chicago, making direct connection at Nashville with through sleeper to St. Louis.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep. from New Orleans to New York, Cincin- natl and Chicago without change. All through trains make close connections at Cincinnati, Evansville. St. Louis and New Or< leans for all points North South. East and West.
 For further information pertaining to rates routes and schedules consult ticket agents [. and \. R. R., write call n
 W. L. BEASLEY,
 Passenger Agent, Union station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Probate NOtjce.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA, Montgomery
 Coupty-Probate Court. March 3ist 1908 To Howard Metcalf who resides at Los An-
 geles. Cal; Mary Lou Lynch who resides
 at Laurel Springs N. J.. and Claude Hen
 nett who resides Chicago. Ill.,:
 You will take notice that on the 3lst day of March. 1903 2 certain paper in writing. purportIng to be the last will and testament Of Anna P. Metcalf was filed in the Probate Court of this county by H. B. Metcalf and therewIth his application for the probate thereof as such will; and that the 2lst day of April 1903 was appointed a day for hearing said application. at which time you Hiyen under my hand this 3Lst day of March
 1908 J. B~GASTON,
 wed-3t Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Purify the blood and put the system In order for summer work by using at this time a short course of Prickly Ash Bitters: it is the greatest blood purifier on earth. wed-fr-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,

Be sure and that old and well-tried remedy.
 AIRS. WlNSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for children teething. It soothes the child. softens the gums. allays all pain. cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea- Twenty dye eents Q bottle 5u-Wed-kri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
'Is Bob Joiner gone?" again inquired

the child.
 Yes" was the answer.
 How long will he be gone?" asked the little fellow in a faltering voice. The jailer became exasperated. He had business to attend to around the prison and the boy was persistent with his ques- tions.
 What do you know about Bob Joinery' asked the jailer, half angry, half smiling.
 He's my father" said the boy. how long will he be gone?"
 "A hundred and thirty-seven days" was the answer and the jailer was neither angry TOT smiling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
OUR GUARANTEE.

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 ment. BtwVW 80bm w
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

MlnneapOllS, MlnTl., tells now .wOman's monthly suffering is permanently relieved by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
 II have never before given my en- dorsement for any medicine, but Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has added so much to my life and happiness that feel like mak. ing an exception in this case. For two years every month I would have two days of severe pain and could find no relief, but one day while visiting a friend ran across Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable COmpOund,- she had used it with the best results and advised me to try it. I found that 1t worked wonders with me I now experience no pain, and only had to use a few bottles to bring about this wonderful change. "-M Mss ALICE NJ. SMITH, so4 Third Ave, South Min neapolis, Minn. S6ooo fOrfsft ir original oI 60oUe letter pyOoiHg genHnsnsss cannot De produced
 Many women suffer silently and see their best gifts fade away. Lydia F.. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound makes the entire fe- male organism healthy.
 FREE ADVICE TO WoM EN
 Mrs. Pinkham will give every ailing woman expert advice ena tirely free. She has helped thou. sands. Address Lynn, Mass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE

cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. Made of the following fluid extr acts; Peruvian Bark, Black Root. Poplar Bark, Prickly Ash. Dog Wood Bark and Sarsaparilla. No Cure. No Pay. 50 cents. su-wed-fri-eo wkly.