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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
The sneerers Rebuked.
lahInaton Post.

washington Post.
 The New York World Is pleased to de- ride and execrate what 1t calls Kentucky chivalry" because 8 gentleman was as- eassinated in that State some days ago. It says-we had better give the whole of it.
 '.At Jackson, Breathitt County Ken lucky, the home of chivalry. fair women. mettiesome horses, ambrosial whiskey and all the robust virtues. James B. Mar cum was shot in the back by an assassin ambushed in the citadel of justice. the County court house. The town marshal had been murdered in the same way at the same place few months before.
 'Marcum was counsel for the contest ants in certain election cases, and his professional work was mixed up with a local feud. Consequently he had been un- der sentence of death for some months. He had been besieged in his home for seventy-two days. and after that had taken his wife or one of his children with him for protection whenever he went on she street. When he fell in the court
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
AND STILL 1T RAINS
FAIR WEATHER PREDICTED
 DID NOT SHOW UP.
Rivers are Rising and May Flood the Lowlands-Records of Rain x fall at Various Points
 in Alabama.

The fair weather expected in Montgom- cry yesterday did not show up. In fact, the rain took a fresh start, the total rain fail here for the day being 1.72 inch, mak- Ing total of 4.44 inches for the past three days.
 The storm center which is causing this weather trouble was central over South western Alabama yesterday. It was then shoped it might developa more rpid easter ay movement today. in which case the weather will clear up here this afternoon.
 The wind shifted to the southwest and vest during the rain squall yesterday af- ternoon. This Is the first air movement from the west over this section in some time and seemed to indicate that the storm eddy was really getting to the other side of Montgomery.
 These continued heavy rains in this sec ton at this season are rare. for. as a rule, May is favorable farming month in this region.
 The rains have started steady rises in the Coosa and Alabama Rivers The river stood about IS feet at Montgomery yester- day morning, and Section Director Chaf- fee of the Weather Bureau says 1t may go about eight or ten feet higher. While this is not considered a high stage. 1t talk ing S0-foot stage to cover the Iowlands opposite the city, still 1t will be high enough to go over some of the rich low lands below here which have already been planted.
 The following is the total rainfall during the past three days, up to ' a. m. yester- day, at places named, as reported to the Weather Bureau: Clanton. 2.u inches.
 Eufaula. SIS inches.
 Fort Deposit. SS4 inches.
 Goodwater. 2.n incAes
 Marion. A7o inches.
 Opelika, 500 inches.
 Ozark, 2.7S inches.
 Selma, 3.64 inches.
 Union Springs, 2.20 inches.
 Gadsden, 1.76 nches.
 From these reports 1t will be seen that most of the rain fell south and east of Montgomery.
 The Tombigbee River Is rising rapidly and the Mobile office of the Weather Bu- reau has issued flood warnings for De- mopolis and Tuscaloosa predicting dan ger line" stages at those places during the next two days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Aecus,d of Attempt to Poison.

Florence. May SpeciaD-Margaret Jones. negro woman who lives at Smith sonia. a small town west of Florence. was brought in yesterday and placed in the county jail, charged with an attempt to poisn Pies Thompson with ground glass; Thompson, so the woman alleges, had stolen some hogs belonging to her daugh- ter and brought the poisoning charge to prevent her from prosecuting him. She was bound over to the jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
The Best Liniment.

T have derived great benefit from the use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and lumbago,' says Mrs. Anna Hagelgans of Tuckahoe, N. J. My husband used 1t for a sprained back and was also quickly relieved. In fact 1t is the Lest family liniment I have ever used. 1 would not think of being without it. have recommended 1t to many and they always speak very highly of it and declare its merits are wonderful For sale by all druggists. --adV,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
MoRRELL VI THE sTATE.

MOnhELlA V. lf1E SlAIE. Indictment for Murder.-Appeal from the
 Circuit Court of Shelby.
 1. Pleas and defenses; when plea of in- sanity comes too late.-Where, upon the arraignment of a defendant under a charge of murder. she interposed the plea of not guilty, she thereby loses the right to subsequently, plead mot guilty by req son of insanity" and the subsequent in- terposition of such plea is addressed to the sound discretion of the trial court, which will not be reviewed. except where there is shown an abuse of the discretion.
 ?. Homicide; when character of de- ceased inadmissible. trial under an indictment for murder. when 1t is shown that at the time of the killing the de- ceased was asleep and was making no hostile demonstration towards defendant, and that the defendant had an oppor- tunity to escape from any immediate dan ger, although the deceased had previous ly threatened to kill her, evidence of the violent and dangerous character of the deceased Is inadmissible.
 Affirmed.
 Opinion by Sharpe, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
HEAD NOTES OF THE DECISIONS
 OF THE ALABAMA SUPREME COURT

and properly refused; the expression "un- less he brought on the difficulty'' not be- ing the equivalent of free from fault" !"
 (. Assault and battery; self-defense.- When two persons meet together and im- mediately use insulting words and then fight willingly or by mutual consent, 1t is immaterial who commenced the quarrel, and neither can set up the plea of self defense: and in a prosecution for assault and battery a charge which so instructs the jury asserts a correct proposition and is free from error.
 Affirmed.
 Opinion by Tyson. I.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
A Teachers, Course.

~ Brenau will open it's Music and oratory Departments for the summer. The nor mai course in Music will be especially helpful to teachers. The Oratory Depart ment, under direction of MT. J. F. Stowe of Emerson College, will present advantages which students have hereto fore been compelled to go North to find. The College will be open to guests dur ing the summer. For full information, address A. w. Van Hoose, or H. J.
 Pearce. Gainesville. Ga. add-frl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
All Kinds of "Dope" Blends.

Chicago TeIegram 10 N. Y. Times.
 Robert Ridley. who surprised the Brid-' we'll prison authorities with his knowl- edge of the use of drugs, is dead. Coro- ner Treager has been asked. to pronounce officially on the case Ridley is a New Yorker. He was sent to the BridewelI Friday on a S25 fine. He was. the physs4 clans said, an inveterate user of rS6r- phine. cocaine. opium and yen &n." Often when walking he would adnl lhister to hinself a hyperdermic injeStion of morphine without taking the Double to remove the clothing for the rI Ndle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

zens in reference to the opening of the Coosa River to navigation. Senator Nor gan has become deeply interested in this great undertaking.
 Several young men who attended church at Moelors, some two miles from Mountainboro, in this county, last Sun day. are reported to have engaged in a light. disturbing the worshippers. The young men are members of prominent families and several arrests will follow at once.
 Major !. W. Bushnell, of the Seaboard Air Line, In speaking of the extension of that road to this city, says that noth- ing definite has been decided upon, al- though several splendid routes have been surveyed and the surveyors have DOW moved back southward and are coming to Gadsden by another route. The Ala bama Construction Company, which has the contract for grading fifteen miles on the Seaboard Air Line from Woodruff to Coal City, has four large camps located one each at Woodruff. Coal City. Francis and Chatchie. and is pushing the work of construction rapidly.
 The farmers in this section are very much alarmed over the prospects for a crop this year. The weather has been very much against them for the past three months and all are far behind with their work in all lines. Very little cotton has been planted and still less corn. Rain has been falling the past four days and 1t is still raining with no prospects of quitting soon. Rust has struck the wheat crop and 1t is badly damaged and will make barely third of a crop The oat crop is also very sorry and will be poor yield
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
An Error Corrected.

CenterIRlle, May H-(Special)-In the item f"Sm here in regard to the shooting of A. Al. Holley at Brent yesterday. from whi & he died. 1t was stated that he had bee 4 convicted of theft, which was an err rcE Holley had been prosecuted for as- Suit and battery and was acquitted. The Aan who shot him, Gilmore. had been prosecuted and convicted of theft.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Impurities in the blood produced by digestive disorders must be driven out before hot weather sets in. otherwise sickness will appear at time when a strong vigorous body is most needed. Prickly Ash Bitters will expel all i'm purities and put the system in perfect order. adv-wed-fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Elegantly electric lighted dining cars are run New Orleans, Lebanon Junction and Cincin- natl: also on trains and between Montgom- ary and Guthrie. Ky. Service = carte
 New and handsomely built chair cars tseats frss) are operated on trains and { between Cincinnati and New Orleans. High pack seat eoaches and chair cars are also run on all Through trains between Cincinnati. Louisville; st Louis, Evansville. Memphis. Nashville and New Orleans. ,
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep sra from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York
 Train No. 5 carries through Pullman sleep era from Cincinnati and New York to New Orleans and Chicago to St. Petersburg; also through tourist sleepers to San Francisco. leaving Montgomery at 9:sS ?. m Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Warm spring days produce feeling of drowsness If the body Is loaded with the impurities of winter diet, Cleanse the blood, liver and bowels with Prick ley Ash Bitters. It creates energy and cheerfulness. adv--wed- -fri-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
MORGAN IN GADsDEN.
The Senator Interested in the Open. in of the Coosa.

Gadsden. May H.-(SpeciaI. .)-Senator John T. Morgan arrived in the city We'd nesday and will remain here several days He is here to take look at the indus trial enterprises and to confer with citi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
THREW ROCKS AT DOG.
In Consequence Youth Named Strick
 land Is Shot.

Lafayette, May 14-(SpeciaD-Near Fre- donia, a few nights ago Mir Pike shot a young boy named Strickland in the face and in the eye. It Is said that Strickland in company with some other young men, were passing the home of Pike and threw some rocks at Pike's dog. The dog ran after them and Pike shot with the above results. Pike escaped. It is not known how seriously the young man is injured.
 This is commencement week of the La- fayete College. Sunday the commence ment sermon was preached by Rev. A. L. Andrews of Montgomery. He used as q theme. The Christ-Life," and delivered one of the most practical and eloquent sermons ever heard by a congregation in this city. The exercises that were to be held Tuesday night were postponed until Thursday night on account of the very heavy rains. Wednesday night Rabbi A. J. Messing, Jr., of Montgomery delivered the commencement address. His theme was. How much better is a man than a sheep" His address was full of logic and MT. Messing proved himself one of the most eloquent speakers that ever appear ed before an audience here. Special music was rendered on this occasion. There were two graduates, Gorge M. Vazy and Miss Julia Thomas. The diplomas were present. ed by Prof. c. 8. Ellis in 6 most appropri- ate manner.
 This section has been visited with heavy rains for more than a week and the farmers are beginning to look blue. Some of the farmers report rust in their wheat and Oat crOps
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Drug Store Brand of Latin. Philadelphia Press. tionary, my son?" asked old Koiiidge. What is the Latin for wink ?' replied young Kollidge.
 'Spiritus frumenti.' " said the old man absent-mindedly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

of the church and all questions placed therein will be answered. All are cordi- ally invited to attend the mission.
 E. Stephens of this city and Miss Eunice Nix were married at the home of the brides parents in Carrolton. Ga, yes- terday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Southern Pacific '"@AS anu Tram Nc. carries through Pullman a,A.n. eisV eis aIom New Orleans to New York and Cin. aifect connection at Nashville with throasg sleeper to St. Louis ~ s"'~eS@ ram NO [ carries through Pullman sleen. CTS From New Orleans to New YnrE rs.S1gD nau and Chicago without change.
 All through trains make close connact,ar. .s Slnclhnau' evansville. St. Louis and New or. West S@ss quo For further information pertaining to rassa. routes ana schedules consult ticket aGente F. and N. R. R.. or write or caII .n ~ AA
 W. L. BEASLEY Passenger Agent. Union :statioa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Hon. John P. Hubbard is holding Cir cult Court at Columbia this week and in this conection 1t is of interest to add that this will be the last term held at Columbia as the establishing of Houston County deprived it of Its branch court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

This section has been visited with abundant rain during the past ten days and the farmers are feeling better over the crop prospects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
DEPARTS WITH FRIENDS WIFE
ohatchie, in Calhoun County, Has a
 Sensation.

Anniston, May 14-(Special)-A special to The Hot Blast from ohatchie, this county, says: 'The people of this com munity were surprised at the separation of two men and their wives at one time MT. Poterfield and MT. Brown, who were employees of Griffin Bros, were both hv- ing in the same house together and on last Wednesday Porterield took Browns s wife and ran away with her, leaving his own wife with Brown. But they did not agree, so both of them went their own way Porterheld has not yet been heard of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
STRUCK FLOW OF OIL.
Prospects of a Paying We'll Near
 Huntsville.

Huntsville. May y14.-tSpeciai.)-The New York and Alabama Oil Company has struck another strong flow of oil at a depth of 73s feet. This is little stronger than the first flow that was struck at a depth of 250 feet and the experts believe that paying quantities will be found at a greater depth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The Rev. Father Doyle has made ar rangements with the Paulist Fathers of New York to conduct a mission at the Church of the Sacred Heart from May 17th to 24th. The Paulists have among them some of the greatest pulpit orators of the country. and those who will con- duct the mission here are considered to be their best. The evening services will
 be given for non-Catholics. The sermons will be explanations of Catholic belief A question box will be placed at the door
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Hand @ New
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Captain and Mrs Patterson, who have been in charge of the local post of the Salvation Army since it's establishment. have been transferred to Chattanooga, Tenn. Captain and Mrs. Patterson es- tabhshed the AnnIston Post, March 6, 1902
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE

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 co wkly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Rolled corned Beef s6 stuckey's. Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Just before adjournment yesterday the Woman's Board of Missions of the Cum berland Presbyterian Church adopted a resolution to celebrate the silver anni- versary of The organization in 1906 by a thank offering of $25,000, by having 25,00o active women workers and by .enlisting twenty-five missionaries for foreign work. A resolution to work with view of ob- taining these results was adopted with enthusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Emmett E. Mccall of Tuscaloosa has moved to Opelika. He is accompanied by his charming bride. nee Miss Sadie Ken nedy of Tuscaloosa. MT. Mccall is the general agent here of the Southern Freight Weighing Bureau and Is a welcome addi- ton to the business circles of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

A serious problem will face the Com missioner's Court of this county next month when the tax books will be turned in for acceptance. s. J. Hall. now as- sessor of Houston County, assessed the taxes for Henry County for 1903 as asses sor of the county and hence he has made up the books for Henry as 1t was before the creation of the new county. Thus the books that the Commissioner will be asked to accept are not properly speaking the assessments of Henry County.
 Can this body accept a book made out and rendered by an offlcer of another county?
 The outcome is awaited with interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

Cards have been received here an. nouncing the marriage of Miss Martha daughter of pr. and Mrs. Andrew B Martin of Lebanon, Tenn, and MT. John Burke. a well known young attorney oi this city The marriage will be solemn. ized on May 2s in the Cumberland Pres, byterian Church at Lebanon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

soap factory to be erected by Messrs. Street and Roberts is now an assured fact. Those men, with their attorney, Hon. Sid Bowie of Anniston. have been here all the week and succeeded in trading for the additional land they needed. They have invested over forty thousand dollars here, having purchased the extensive plant of the Opelika Flouripg Mills as well as much adjacent land Tie factories will give employment to over hundred hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Grand Annual Excursion. To Tampa, FIa., Monday, May 25th,
 Via Atlantic Coast Line. > Round Trip from Montgomery S5.50

Tickets will be sold from all stations between Mont gomery and Waycross including Branch Lnes For furh- particulars any Agent of Atlantic Coast Line or address,
 A. A. Aonteza s- ". l. P A. C.
 W. H. !. T. F. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
Abbeville College.

Abbevilie, May. 14.-(Spectai .)-The fol- lowing program has been announced fo- the commencement exercises Of the South east Alabam Agricultural College:
 Sunday. May 31, Il a. m.-Comence- ment sermon. Rev. H. W. Williams, Opelika, Ala.
 Monday, June 1. 10 to n:3O-Freshman and sophomore declanation, pri1s contest.
 Il 30 to 12-Announcement of distin- guished promotions.
 8 to 10 p. m.-Entertainment by depart ments.
 Tuesday, Jan. 2, 10 to 11:3o-Orataons and essays by junior class.
 11:S0 to 12-Alumni address, Kess Lawson Forester, Cowarts, Ala
 to 10 D. m.-Recital by elocution and music classes.
 Wednesday. June 3, 10 to 11-Graduating exercises by senior class. Winner Cortez Box, Patriotism: 'valsdicto-ian, Edmund Cason Bunker, No Excellence Without Great Labor.
 Sanford Elizabeth Clarke, Historian.
 Ruby Naomi Holland. Poet.
 Ida Holley. Prophet.
 Il to 12-Annual address, Hon. Joseph B. Graham, Taliadega, Ala.
 Presentation of diplomas and honor cer- tificates.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The Standard Brick Company is beir reorganized with a capital stock of 5000 T. w. Pratt, President, of the We Huntsville Cotton Mills. will probab be President of the reorganized brio company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
oPELIKA FLOODED.
Heavy Rains Have Resulted in
 Great Damage

Opeiika, May A.-(SpeciaD- has been flooded for a week. Wednesday broke all known records in the matter of rain fall 475 inches falling within twenty-four hours Two inches of rain fell Thursday. Fields are overf1owed. guano washed away, seed rotting and other damage done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

zens in reference to the opening of the coosa River to navigation. Senator Nor gan has become deeply interested in this great undertaking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15

The First National Bank at Decatur has given Architect Coweli of this city a contract to prepare plans for a $1o,Ooo bank building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-15
The Western Railway of AIabama.

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Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
GOES TO LAW FOR GIRL WIFE
W.. n. Harrison objects 20 Being De-
prived of Her Company TO GRAFT
ify Her Fathers Wishes.

TECUMsEH, Neb.. May 3.-(special.)-
w. H. Harrison, the young man Of this
city who has a wife but who is unable,
so far, to retain possession Of her, has
employed legal help and says he will be
given his spouse or know the reason why.
Harrison was married last December to
Miss Bartels, who at that time was living
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. @. Bar
tells in Plymouth. this state. The girl
was very young and the parents objected
to her marrying Harrison for that reason.
Love found a way, however. and the
couple eloped to Atchison. Later they
went to Missouri where Harrison secured
employment and they were getting along
nicely. The father Of the girl paid them
a visit and induced the girl wife to ac-
company him home, his home now being
in Beatrice, for a visit. Harrison says he
understood that his wife was TO return to
him shortly, but that she did not come.
Her parents induced her to remain at
home with them. so he say although she
was perfectly satisfied with her new home
and her husband. Harrison went to Beat
rice in an endeavor to get his VIZ a few
days ago. but without vail Her father
has his foot set down and there II must
stay unless Harrison can cause it to be
removed by legal proceedings. Harrison is
at work in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
High school commencement.

TECUMsEH. Neb., May 22.-(SpeciaL)-
The seventeenth annual commencement OF
the Tecumseh High school was held In
the opera house this evening. The seating
capacity OF the house was taxed to its ut
most with the crowd. The room and the
platform were nicely decorated. A spien-
did program was carried out, interpreted
with music by the orchestra. and so on.
The several graduates, with the subjects
OF their respective orations. are as fol-
lows: LottA May Adkins. True Glory
Re Anna Bryson. "a Needed Reform"
Mabel Margaret Buerstetta. Influence of
Character" Laura Emaline Bush. Hob
btes;" Bernard Wesley Garfield. Owner
ship OF m Canal" Frances ThelfhA
casford. The Advancement OF woman
Ethslwyn Chamberlain. Music. a Power
full Influence for Cod" Ethel Cecilia Clark.
Foundation OF Success Edward Hasen-
yaser. Footprints OF Failure;" Inex Nae
Freemole. National IDEALS" Eunice Fer
guson. Modern Charity" Mamie Craig,
Labor a Blessing:" Mary z. ~shaughnessy.
The Best Existing Government" Charles
2. Stewart. The Rise of the Common
People" The young people displayed much
talent IN their work.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-05-24
struck by an Engine.

BEATRICE. Neb., May z-(speclaI.S
While returning home from Ellis last even
ing Joseph Schumer, n prominent farmer
residing eight miles west OF this city. in at
tempting to drive across the Rock Island
railroad. was struck by a westbound freight
train. The buggy in which Mr.. Schumer
was riding was demolished and he was car
ried on the cowcatcher OF the engine for
nearly 100 yards before the train was
brought to a stop. He was taken to his
home Immediately after the accident. and
medical aid summoned. The physician
found that he had sustained a fractured
skull and minor bruises about the body. II
is thought that he will recover, although he
will be confined to his home for some time.
His escape from instant death seems mira
culous. One OF the horses was badly in
jured in the accident.