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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
AN EDUCATIONAL RALLY.
Interesting Meeting f:'tes Place il
 ElorAnce

interesting me0CiuS T. NSo 1AoSS All
 Florence.
 Florence, Oct. 26.-(Special. .)-The joint institute and educational rally of Lauder dale. Franklin, Colbert and Lawrence counties was held Saturday at the Nor mai College in this city with between eighty-five and ninety teachers present, ard superintendcnts of education of the four counties.
 The institute was called to order by Miss Lulie Jones of this city. who wel- comed the visitors to the city. Prof. NJ. C. Wilson of the Normal College. was elected chairman and MT. w. G. Deia- shaw of Town Creek, Secretary. Papers on Improvement of School Buildings and Grounds were read by Mrs. L. M. Humphries of Florence, and Mrs. James Jackson of Tuscumbia. Superintendent of Education H. G. Almon of Town Creek, read an interesting paper on Local Tax ation for Public Schools"
 A resolution was offered by Prof H. c. Gilbert, Superintendent of the Flor ence City Schools, and carried. that the Institute earnestly recomend to the Ala bama Educational Association the ap-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Football at Marion.

Marion. Oct. 26.-(Special 1.-The Marion Military Institute defeated the University High School of Birmingham this after noon in two twenty-minute halves by the score of 6 to 0.
 The Birmingham boys played a plucky game but were clearly out-classed by the Institute cadets The ball was in the vis- itor's territory throughout the game ex- cepting at the kick-off. Three times the cadets were within five yards of a touch- down. Two fumbles and a confusion of signals lost them the coveted scores. Once the University High School made magnificent rally on their three yard line and took the ball on downs.
 The cadets piled up POS yards in gains during the two halves. The visitors only fity-five. A feature of the game was the plucky. sportsman-ltke spirit displayed by the visitors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
A YOUNG JUDGE.
Hon. Paul speske is Bu; 32 Years n1d

Old.
 Huntsville, Oct. 26.-(SpeciaL )-Hon. Paul Speake, who has received the appoint ment of fudge of the Seventeenth Judicial Circuit from Governor Jelks. is one or the youngest circuit judges in Alabama, peing only s2 years old. He is son Of the late Judge H. c. Speake who was judge of the Eighth Circuit for eighteen years. Though never taking an active part in politics, MT. Speake Is very popular among all classes of citizens and was given a strong endorsement by the local bar and the lawyers of Limestone Coun- ty.
 The first term of court in the new cir cult will begin November 16 Under the new law, Madison County will have four terms of court each year and each term may be eight weeks long,
 Under the auspices of the Madison County Farmers Club. F. Bennett of the Department of Agriculture at Washing ton delivered an address to the farmers on Saturday afternoon. MT. Bennett told of the benefits the soil survey now in pro- gress will be to the farmers of the county. Incidentally he stated that a great deal of extra profits are lost by not blowing the soil deeper, which would materially increase the yield.
 Judge Jones has ordered the removal of James Young from the Anniston jail to this city to undergo trial on the charge of counterfeiting. W. P. Whitlock and W. F. Guffey have been adjudged guilty of cutting timber from government lands and sentenced to years Imprisonment each.
 |. Three engines were badly smashed to- day in a collision between a switch en- zine and a double header freight. The trains met on a curve just outside of the city. Both crews jumped and no one was injured.
 The United States grand jury has re- turned indictments against Rocker Pate, Joe Brown and Karpus Colburn for breaking into a postoffice in Marion County.
 Bud Jones was fatally shot by General Lee tonight at the opening of the Street Carnival The shooting was caused by woman. Both parties are negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
AIab1m in Wash ngton.

WashIullon Oct. -o.-(Spocill. )-Pen- si.ns eran.ed To Ala bamt:
 William II. Skilliug, on, Delanl G. liar dln S6 each; Rsbecca Armstead James Herbert Fannie Jewell Louisa Lisk. ss each: Abram Grider Pleasant C. Johns, n, Sl- e oh; James Hundley, $l4
 Postnasters lppointed:
 Mehaffey, Washington County, (new off, fce)-John A. Dearmond
 Wateroak, Hale County, (new oflce)- Luther DaYis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
DOCTORS ENDORSE HERPIC1DE
Because Its Formula Is Submitted
 fo Them

Alexander McMillan. M. D., prominent physician of Lansing, Michigan, writes: "On three cases have tested Herpieide for dandruf and the result has been all that could be desired"
 Herpicide is made upon an entirely new principle, that is, that dandruff and fall ing hair are caused from a microbe that infests the hair bulb, and, by destroying the microbe ones hair is bound to grow luxuriantly. Herpicide is the only hair remedy that claims to, and really does, destroy the dandruff germ.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. E. G. Fowler, Special Agent. -tu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
COL. L. W. STRAIT DEAD.
Distinguished Southerner Passe'
 Away in Florida.

UtgtiuRUi9hed SOuLuSTueI Gd83GU
 Away in Florida.
 The Jacksonville OFia.) Times-Union an- nounces the death of Col Leonidas VII liam spratt, one of Florida's distinguish ed citizens, which occurred several days ago.
 Colonel Spratt was born at Fort Mill s. C., August 30, ISIS. In 1s40 he removed to Florida. He gained considerable fame as a lawyer in Florida and in South Caro- lima, to which State he returned. He served in the Legislature of the latter State. He was a member of the Legisla- ture that called a convention looking t. secession and was one of the signers of the ordinance of cesession.
 He was Confederate soldier and served as Judge Advocate General on the stan of General Longstreet.
 Many kinsmen of Colonel Spratt reside in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
ADJUSTMENTS. Montgomery Theatre Matinee Today 2:S0
 And Tonipht
Elizabeth Kennedy.

Miss Elizabeth Kennedy. the renowned young actress. comes to the Montgomery Theatre matinee today and tonight, and will present a most complete and elabo- rate production of Shakespeare's "As You Like It. Miss Kennedy has gagged an exceptionally strong supporting cast. The warm reception accorded her by crit ics and the public at large last season on her tour in Captain links of the Horse Marines would indicate that Miss Kennedy will repeat her success in Shake speare's drama. Seats now on sale for both matinee ahd night performances.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Traction tests with electric automobiles in London have shown a surprising ln- crease of the starting pull on oiled pave ments. A pull of 8 pounds per ton was needed to start on dry asphalt, 49 l-2 pounds on wood pavement, and l04 pounds on dry macadam. On greasy asphalt a pull of nearly 79 pounds per ton was necessary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

THE HOT WEATHER TEST makes people better acquainted with their re- Sources of strength and endurance. Many find they need Hoods Sarsaparilfa which iryigorates the blood, promotes refresh ing sleep and overcomes that tired feel in1. tu-thu-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
FurnacA Closes Down.

Sharon, Pa. Oct 26-The Ella Blast + urnace at West Middlesex went out of blast to-day. depriving 1.5O0 men of em- ployment. The shut down is attributed to a lack of orders for pi1 iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Dowe's Hot Chocolate is like that
 you read about. You'n like it sure.
Ship Yards Open.

Elizabethport. N. J., Oct 26-The Cres. cent Shipyards opened to-day on a small scale. About forty men are at work. Ed- win B. Sadtler, a naval architect for the Harlan and Hollingsworth Company of Wilmington, Del, is in charge. The yards originally employed from 800 to 1000 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Oil is Advauce.l.

Cleveland, O., Oct. 26.-The Standard oil Company to-day advanced the whole sale price of all grades of refined oil 1c per gallon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

A prominent Cleveland (O) motorist holds a unique record. He has been ar rested thirty-seven times for exceeding the speed limits of various cities and towns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Ran Ten Penny Nail Through His
 Hand.

While opening a box. J. c. Mount, of Three Mile Bay. N. T.. ran a ten penny nail through the feshy part of his hand T thought at once of all the pain and soreness this would cause me-" he says, and immediately applied Chamberlain 5 Pain Balm and occasionally afterwards. To my surprise 1t removed all pain and soreness and the injured parts were soon healed" For sale by all druggists.
 adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
FIRE IN TROY.
Residence of J. B Corcoran is De-
 Sfroved

Troy. Oct Especial )-Yesterday morning the elegant residence of J B. Corcoran on North Three notch street. caught fire end was practically conaun- ed before the firemon could stop the flames; they succeeded however in pre- venting the fire from spreading to other buildings.
 Most of the furniture was either burn ed or rendered valueless in being remov- ed from the burning building.
 The building and furniture were par tially insured, but only to the extent of about one half the value of the prop erty destroyed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Tree From Calomel or Poison.

Laxo Pills are a mild and gentle Iaxa- tive, yet sure and effective. purely vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel, mercury or mineral poison. Will correct habituaI constipation. Win not gripe or nauseate. Druggists, 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
NEWS IN ~ BRIEF. M

APPOINTMENTS were announced yesterday from the State Executive Department as fol- lows: Constables. A. J. Warlich, Shelby County; Jess Conaway. Cherokee County. Justice of the Peace, Charles Anderson Mo bile County. Notary Public E. V. Speer, Autauga County. Notary Public and Justice of the Peace. Robert Berry, Morgan County. AT THE weekly meeting of the Ministers Union of Montgomery yesterday morning Rev. J. T. Mangum. pastor of the Clayton Street Methodist Church read a paper which was discussed by the ministers.
 COPIES of the incorporation papers of the Ar mour Packing Company organized under the laws of Louisiana were filed yesterday with the Secretary of State in compliance with the requirments of the new Consti- tuition in reference to foreign corporations. The papers name Montgomery as the com panys principal place of business and G. w. Oliver as its Alabama agent.
 CITY Engineer D. W. Ford yesterday issued a permit to Charles & Nelson to repair and reshingle house at Jackson and King Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
Ire Prescription of a Specialist

For more than ten years Feminala was only available through the private and ist. Now druggists sell and guarantee it. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
about one half of what is usually pro-

There is considerable small pox in the city and some in the country, but so far 1t is confined exclusively among the ne- groes. and every precaution is being talk en to prevent its spread.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
LOST.

 RIOST OR STOLEN-Left home on 2lst inst, Carrie, half-growu setter puppy; she has white body with lemon spots and lemon head and ears Any information regarding her will be properly rewarded by H. W. Parrish 524 Mont Romsry St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Within six miles of Montgomery, on graveled road we offer for sale place of $40 acres that IS known as one of the best. The general character of the place is red and black prairie. A portion of 1t hammock. It is sure place TOT cotton and corn There is a great deal of very fine land. It Is a piece of property that, py proper cultivation and attention. can be made one of the best money makers in the country. The price is very reasonable. and we would like to show 1t to some man who knows the value of land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

We offer for sale 900 acres of fine black prairie land, well improved, within nine miles of Montgomery. There is a first-class modern dwelling. barn, plenty of cabins arteslan well wired pastures, good body of woods. plenty road station The bulk of this place is first rate land, away above the average It is a wejl-baianced place to work. There are fine rich grass meadows, fine corn bottoms and an abundance of sure cotton land We will sell this place at $l750 an acre. cash or half cash, and if 1t is a larger place than you want We will divide it. Titles guaranteed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Corn. potato and sugar cane crops al fairly good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

The farmers of this section of the country have about completed the gath ering of their cotton crops and the com plaint is general that the crop is short
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

At A sacrifice we offer 400 acres on gravel road near Montgomery. We know of no prop sTtv at an equal distance from Montgomery that can be bought for within s5 an acre of the price of this place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

We offer 70 acres three miles from Court Square on gravel road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Special Tuesday Bargain at Dowe's: Marshmallows- Regular price 40 cents pounds. Today at 15 cents pound. Made yesterday Dowe's. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Business went with a merry hum satur- day and trade was better than any day since the fan season began.> It is thought that the cold wave will now open up trade conditions actively in all lines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

We offer 300 acres beautiful red table land on Mt Meigs road. This Is the only place of ifs character for sale on this road.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

We have a sandy land plantation for sale of e00 acres, near Montgomery. on graveled road, that is very well improved; is a successful money maker, and well organized. This place can be bought for SIS an acre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
REAL ESTATE AND INS FRANCE
r. M. Kohn & Son, 261s Commerce St.

In twenty minutes drive of Court Square. on ! gravel road we have for sale a grass farm If lS5 acres that can be bought for S. 750-one- :hird cash. This place Is we'll improved and we'll located.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

The ladies are actively engaged In soli. citing books for the Carnegie library and have succeeded in securing owe 5,OOt volumes so far Quite nice sum was secured by concert which was held fir the auditorium of the Sanford Street school for that purpose on last Friday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
MISCELLANEOUS

ThE shift Hey of the Remington typewriter is we'll named; 1t shifts the work from the op- orator to the machine makes the machine do all the reaching; users of the Remington MsTev that 1t Is the greatest labor saving device ever applied to a typewriter A. Coke Smith, Moses Building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

If VOL want a good stock farm near Mont romery that is well improved and a frst-class land we can suit you in 6 4O0-acre tract.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Near Montgomery we offer 70o-acre farm. on A gravel road, near Montgomery. The land IS good and in a good state of cultivation, well ;In5royed and stocked. The owner is moving away. and we are authorized to sell the place, lock. stock and barrel. at very reasonable ng- ures There's a good showing here for the right man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Within eight miles of Montgomery, we have for sale a 500-acre black prairie farm. The Improvements are all that you could wish good dwelling. fine water, new frame cabins. wired pastures. some woods, and fine land The price is only SIS an acre.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

NOTICE TO ICE CoNsUMERS-On Novem- Der 1st. the office of the Mont gomery Ice and Cold Storage Co. will be moved to the \. F.
 corner of Monroe and Court Sts,, where We will be pleased to serve our customers as in the past. 7t-?3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

Arrangements have been perfected whereby poultry exhibit will be held here during the street fair. There are a number of fanciers in the city most all of whom have fine birds and it Is thought that a highly creditable exhibition will be given. Fully two hundred fine specimens 1t is thought will be shown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
WAETED-MALE HELP.
WANTED.

WANTED-Gentle buggy horse for nis ieea with privilege of buying; to receive best at. tention in good boarding stable. Address "G., care Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
HELP WANTED
WANTED-To BUY.

~------->------~~-%~-->---- MULES WANTED-Several good. medium size mules; cash. Anderson Coal Co.,, 32o Lee Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

can be bought for SIS an acre. We are authorized to sell grass farm Of about 300 acF-5. That Is the prettiest thing
 of its kind in the State It Is on a gravel
 road not far from Montgomery: has good inn
 prnvements. and does not contain one acre of waste land. In our judgment. 1t is an ideal
 place. It is level and easily worked. If you
 are looking for a S10 an acre farm. don't write
 to about this place-though you can buy 1t
 at a fair. reasonable price, and on good terms. We offer for sale 160 acre farm near Mont gomery at a sacrifice The man who owns 1t can not give 1t any attention at all, and will take s15 acre for it. or will exchange for good cty property that he can look after F. NJ Kohn & Son 261s Commerce Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27
BIG FIRE AT CLIO.

Store of Hunt Brothers Was De-
 stroyed.
 Eufaula. Oct. 26.-(Special. .)--Informa- tion of disastrous fire in Clio Saturday night was received here yesterday. The store house of Hunt Bros. together with about 5000 worth of general merchandise went up in smoke. A frame warehouse containing seventeen bales of cotton was also destroyed. It has not yet been learned as to whether there was any in- surance or how the fire originated
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

LADIES, Chichester's English PennyroyaI pills arc fine best; safe. reliabe take no other;
 ~end 4c stamps for particulars: Relief for Ladies in letter by return mail ask your druggist Chichester Chemical Co., Phila- delphla. Pa. p-tu-th-s -su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-27

F. NJ KOhn & Son. 26Is Commerce Street
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-01-09
Had a Good Excuse.

Supreme Court Justice O'GormaI
for the past two months has had t.
put up with so many back-slidings by
the elderly Irishman who looks aftel
his furnace that he made up his mint
he would stand it no longer, says the
New York Times. When the man zig
Jagged into his house the other even
ing the justice confronted him and
said:
Look, here, Mike, you've been
drinking again, and"
But, your honor" interposed the
man, you wouldn't be that hard
hearted to be afther condemning a
man for thakin' drop or two whin
kapin of the wake for his only Twin
brother"
Mike still tends the Justices fur.
mace.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-01-09
|woRkmeN FIND A "sIRD STONE"
Fine Specimen Of Prehistoric Relic
Unearthed at Streator, III.


Unearthed at streator, III.
A fine specimen of the prehistoric
bird stone" was unearthed at Streat'
or, ILL.,, by workmen employed by the
Chicago & Alton railroad. 1t is five
and half inches long and an inch
and half high, and psychologists
have pronounced 1t a magnificent
specimen.
A bird stone," while Of the unde
fined class of prehistoric ornaments
or charms which have been called
"ceremonials," represents stone age
art of no mean degree. This speci
men is finely finished and polished
and is extraordinary in its workman
ship, gracefulness and beauty. 1t rep
resents, perhaps, the highest achieve
ment of prehistoric American art.
Many theories regarding the use
made of bird stones" are fanciful. II
has been asserted that they were
worn by married Indian women
Again, it is claimed that bird stones
were worn Dy lndlan cOnJurerS, anu
still another guess is that they were
bound to the prows Of canoes. It has
also been guessed that they were EN-
ployed in playing a game; that they
were totems of tribes and clans, and
that they were talismans in some way
connected with the hunt for water
fowl.
This "bird stone" unearthed by the
Chicago & Alton engineers must have
been hammered or pecked into shape
and afterward ground to its present
form, and then polished diligently, fol
It is nearly as smooth as glass. Con
sideration of the then existing con
ditions demonstrates the difficulty Of
making the object and the dexterity
and workmanship required.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-01-09
Pay Of British Cabinet Ministers.

The salaries of the British cabinet
ministers are as follows: Lord presi
dent of the council, 100000; lord high
chancellor, $4,000; lord privy seal
$4,000; first lord of the treasury, $685.
600; chancellor of the duchy of Lam
caster, $4,000; home secretary, $685..
900; foreign secretary, $4,000; colo
NAL secretary, $4,000; secretary for
war, $25, 900; secretary for India, $685..
900; chancellor of the exchequer, $685..
900; first lord of the admiralty, $22,'
500; president of the board of trade,
$4,000; president of the Local Gov
eminent Board, 100000; lord lieuten-
ant of Ireland, 100000; lord chancel-
lor of Ireland, $4,000; secretary for
Scotland, 100000; first commissioner
of works, 100000; president of the
Board of Agriculture, $4,000.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1903-01-09

Bright's disease is near at hand. READ
how the danger can be averted.
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kidney secretions.
A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney
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Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
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