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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-22
SMALLPOX AT WESTON.

Weston, W. Va, Dec. 22.-There ure
two cases of smallpox in the suburbs Of
Weston in the families Of j. W. Taylor
and VIM. oavins. The houses are quar-,
antined and the health board expects to
keep it confined there.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1903-12-22
A VIEW OF OUR cLoTHINc

beats anything that can be written about
it. And the interest is always deepened
when one knows the cost. Night say
lack of cost in our case. Our
Made-to- Order Suits
at $25 bear comparison in all points with
apparel made elsewhere and costing a
third more money.
There's very pleasing line Of new
suiting and trimmings from which to Sc.
lect.
Cur trousers at $500 are simply per-
feet.
c. L. FORD & CO.,
Rooms 3 and 4,Traders Annex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

| in France whose only habitations are hollowed in the rocky hiilsides and whose entire business life is carried on in caves. We had seen in Normandy isolated in- stances of people living in habitatlons half house and half cave But they were in faraway towns and villages and only the very poorest class of people lived in them. Our first real cave city came as a great surprise, for we had just left Tours, one of the most highly civilized cities in France. We were riding on the road to Vouvray when suddenly, at the turn near Rochecorbon, this first town of clifr dwellers burst upon us.
 % High above us lowered a huge mass of overhanging rock, strata upon strata, bearing upon it's summit a most peculiar tower, supposed to have been a watch tower in ages gone by. Its foundations hung over the rock upon which they were built and 1t seemed as though 1t would crash down at any moment upon the vil- lage beneath
 Scattered over the face of the cliff. door and windows, narrow stairways and little belvideres could be seen, habitation upon habitation, in most picturesque disorder. Walls along the high road hid the imme- diate foreground and we looked in vain
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
GUN TOURNAMENT
CAPITAL CITY GUN CLUB TO
 HOLD ANNUAL SHOOT.
Will Continue Three Days to Contest for Fine Gun-Entries From Other Clubs in the
 State.

The Capital City Gun Club will hold their annual tournament July 21, 9 and 23.
 The first two days of the tournament will be devoted to inanimate targets, and the third and last day to live bird shoot. ing. The club has made extensive prep arations for this tournament, and It prom ises to be quite a successful event.
 The grounds and club house are sittI- ated at Pickett Springs and ample ar arrangements have been made for the com fort of the visitors and guests of the club on the above dates.
 During the inanimate program on the 21st and 22nd. in the afternoon. the con- test for a fine gun will take place. The contestants in this event will shoot for a fine gun offered as a prize by cartridge manufacturer, for the best shot amongst the membership of some seventeen tC twenty Alabama gun clubs. This will bt quite lively contest.
 Among the visitors who will attend the shoot will be a number of the country's finest marksmen, so one visiting the tour nament will have the pleasure of wit messing some very fine marksmanshlp.
 The public Is cordially invited to the shoot by the club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
NAIL SAYS DEPREDATIONS
 HAVE BEEN COMMITTED

National Guard, announces that the an- nual encampment of that regiment will be held in Birmingham. commencing August 7th. It is believed the encampment will not be held at East Lake, inasmuch as the town Council of that place has passed resolutions protesting against the en- campment at that place. The following resolutions was adopted:
 Resolved, That in view of East Lakes trying experience with former encamp- ments of State troops, we. the Town Council of East Lake, respectfully sub init to the military authorities of the State that the presence of an encampment of troops in this place would be very undesirable to the town of East Lake;
 Resolved, further, That the clerk is hereby directed to forward a copy of this resolution to the Governor of the State, Hon. William Dorsey Jelks."
 The encampment of the End regiment will either be held near East Lake or in the city proper. There is more. than one site obtainable. The city has raised a good sum for the encampment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

for an opening by which we could have a nearer view of this strange community. At last we found an open gate and. peer ing through, were greeted by a dear little old woman. whose wrinkled, smiling face was surmounted by snowy white cap. Her doorway was bower of flowers, hoilyhocks, asters. nasturtiums and deep June roses. By its side was an old well and a little outhoIse for her weed and gardening tools. Her cheery Bon jour" was an invitation to enter and we gladly accepted her cordiality. We fol- lowed her across the little yard and were soon seated in her one and only room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

was also. ararigned before United States Commissioner Tutwiler. charged with raising and attempting to pass one dol- lar silver certificate raised to ten dollars. on a man in Brantley. Ala. He was bound over to await the action of the next United States grand jury. Ne
 These cases were worked up by E. P. McAdams of Birmingham, Agent of the Secret Service Department, who was to have been on hand to assist in the prose- cution, but was detained in North Ala bama by some important work. The of- fense of raising circulating notes is get ting to be quite common In some of the counties below Troy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES TO NEW YORK, BoSTc
 AND THE EAST.

The Central of Georgia Railway and its connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the Southeast excursion tickets to New York, Boston and other Eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and steamsh hips of the Savannah Line, D good returning until October 31st, 1903. Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Rates much less than all rail The rail ride to Savannah is quick and pleas. ant. through sleeping cars. The ocean voyage is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More ire ouent sailings than in previous years I'm proved service aboard ship. Evening course dinners.
 For further particulars, apply to your nearest agent or Fred B. White,
 Commercial Agent.
 No. 1 Commerce St., adv-tf. Montgomery. Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Funeral of J. Fl. Martin.

The funeral of J. Holmes Martin took place at Il o'clock this morning from the home of MT. Henry B. Gray, on the South Highlands.
 The remains of MT. Martin reached Bir- mingham yesterday from Los Angeles, Cal, where he died last week.
 The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Thomas J. Beard, and the body was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery.
 The deceased was a brother of Mrs. Henry B. Gray, Mrs. Allen w. Haskell and William Mudd Martin.
 MT. Martin was a member of the Benev- olent and Protective Order of Elks, and was identified with the Louisville lodge, which sent a beautiful floral design to Birmingham.
 Many other floral pieces were sent to the home of MT. Gray.
 The Elks of Los Angeles were very at tentive to MT. Martin during his illness. and sent the body to this city in hand some purple covered casket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
SUMMER EXCURSION.

The Central of Georgia Railway now has on sale at all of its coupon ticket offices, excursion tickets to Mountain and Lake Resorts in the North, East and West.
 To Eastern cities and resorts via Sa- vannah and steamship lines
 To Tybee. the most delightful seashore resort on the South Atlantic Coast
 Quick and convenient schedules, through sleeping cal service.
 Full particulars. rates, schedules, etc. cheerfully furnished upon application to your nearest ticket agent, or F. B. White, Commercial Agent, 4 Commerce St., Montgomery, Ala. auv-tu-thu-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Two Great Singers.

Here is a charming story about Patti and Nordica. Both the great singers were abroad and they met by change. What long time 1t is since we met,a said Patti. Ages" replied Mme. Nor dica. but you look as young as ever you did" Then the two embraced and went off to lunch and to be photographed to- gether. Yet people say that women, and especially women of the stage, are always jealous of each other.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Valuable Time Saved.

Slight injuries often disable a man and cause several days loss of time and when blood poison develops, sometimes result in the loss of a hand or limb. Chamber lain's Pain Balm is an antiseptic linl- ment When applied to cuts. bruises and burns 1t causes them to heal quickly and without maturation. and prevents any danger of blood poison. For sale by all druggists. -aiiv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
EXTENSION OF RAILROAD.
New Decatur Commercial Club Dis
 cusses the n. T. and A. :.


 New Decatur, July 15.-(Special.) .)-The regular monthly meeting of the Commer- cial Club proved to be a most enthusi- astic one and many questions of the im- portance to the citys future welfare | were discussed by the members. The club will take steps looking for- l ward to the completion of the Middle Tennessee and Alabama Railroad. which is now built from Fayetteville. Tenn, to Lax, Ala. a distance of fourteen miles | from this city. This line of road would open up one of the richest farming sec | tons in North Alabama and the road would bring the products of these farms to this city.
 Another question discussed was that of paving the streets in the business portion of the city and in order to get the mat ter in tangible shape the club appointed | ell.
 The club also has made a movement in th' direction of trying to induce the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pdny to put on an accommodation train between the Decaturs and Birmingham; the train to arrive here at an early hour in the morning from Birmingham and depart from here for Birmingham late in the afternoon This train would be not only of great advantage to the Decaturs, but to all the towns along the line be- tween here and Birmingham. Recently the Commercial Club has taken on new life. and is now considered one of the leading bodies of the kind in the State. Besides being a member of the State Commercial Industrial Association tn Commercial Club has just joined the Four States Immigration League, which is composed of the commercial bodies of the States of Alabama. Mississippi, Lou isiana and Texas.
 The Board of County Commissioners is in session here adjusting tax valuations many taxes have been raised and quite few pieces of property have escaped tax ation. The Board will be in session all week.
 Horseback riding among the girls of this city has become to be qiute fad within the past few days and illustrates the new girl' has arrived in Alabama, as many are wearing divided skirts and r1d. ing astride.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Anti-pnnl nrdinana
MANY RAISED BILLS.
Counties Below Troy Have More
 Share of Late,

Troy. July Especial .)-John H. sas- ser of Covington County. was arraigned before U. s. Commissioner c. s. Tutwiler Monday charged with attempting to pass a raised bill, the bill being a one dollar silver certificate, raised to ten dollars. The evidence traced the bill to where il had been paid out by bank, and he was discharged.
 Render Compton of Crenshaw County was arraigned before United States Com missioner Tutwiler yesterday charged with raising one dollar silver certif- cate to ten dollars, and was committed to jail in default of bail
 General Blackman of Coffee County
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Susnension Still On.

The suspension of work on the part of members of the United Mine Workers of America is still on in this State. At the headquarters of the miners today it was announced that nothing new had taken place and that as far as they could say there was no joint conference with the operators in contemplation for the next few days.
 G. B. Mccormick, one of the best known coal operators in the district, held long conference with President Ed Flynn, of the miners district organiza- ton, this morning but 1t was stated that this conference was on personal busi- ness. The miners refused to make an swer to statement looking to the decla- ration of termination of the suspension of work and the naming of the idleness as a strike. They also refused to ex- press an opinion on a statement that the operators were becoming tired of the sus- pension and would shortly make effort to start up the work in the mines the best way possible.
 The miners leaders say they have no information that National President John Mitchell Is coming to Birmingham, though they admit that it is possible some coal operator has telegraphed to President Mitchell inviting him to come to this dis trict and the latter has said he would, provided he could finish his business at Pittsburg, Kas., in time this week.
 The coal operators here have very little to say. Intimation is heard that efforts will be made shortly to bring the suspen- sion of work to an end, if necessary to put men who are not members of the union in the mines. This would mean strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
TWO SPECIAL EXCURSIONS CHAUTAUQUA LAKE. N. Y.

Via Erie R. R. from Cincinnati. $11 90 round trip. July 3rd and 24th, good 30 days, Train leaves Cincinnati 8.30 D. m. with through sleeper and Cafe Car, arriv- ing at Lake 3:29 a. m; Buffalo, 10:55 a. m, Erie and Chautauqua folder with full Ilst 2 or @ hotels s, ana 6 6odrang di houses with furnished on application to connecting lines, or to c. W. Petit, T. P. A., Erie R. R., No. POE North Cherry St., Nash vile, Tenn. or Erie R. R.. No. il Fourth St., Cincinnati. O. tu-thu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Justice ward Discbareed

J. H. Ward, Justice of the Peace, was tried this morning before H. B. Aber- nathy, Justice of the Peace, on a charge of forgery and discharged. He was ar- rested several days ago at the instance of J. w. Hay & Son, who alleged that Justice Ward forged the name of the firm in endorsing a check for sl5 which came to him upon the collection of bill that had been placed in his hands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Appeal to Governor.

Efforts are being made to have the Governor commute the death sentence of Albert Jones, one of the negroes sentenced to be hanged July 31st to that of life in the penitentiary. Jones stabbed a white man named Cotton to death in store in Birmingham. At the time acclaimed that he was having a personal difficulty with Cotton and when the two fell, Cotton fell on an open knife with fatal results. Out of the six negroes to be hanged July 31 and August z, efforts are being made to have the sentence com muted to life in the penitentiary in the cases of four of them. Sheriff Burgin has not yet determined how he will hans the negroes, the gallows here only being capable of holding one at time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
SUICIDE IN COFFEE.
Jessie Phillips Shoots Himself 5
 Times With Pistol.

Elba. July 15.-(special) )-Yesterday af- ternoOn, thirteen miles north of Elba. Jesse Phillips committed suicide by shoot ing himself five times in the head with a pistol. Some days ago he had some trouble with his wife and they separated. It is thought that despondency over the separation. and excessive drink, caused Phillips to kill himself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Car Service Report.

The report of the Alabama Car Service Association for the month of June was sent out today by Manager w. A. Moody. The railroads belonging to the Associa- tion handled last month 6o,7s0 cars against 4S,S75 during the same month of last year The total number of cars handled by the Association during the first six months of this year amounted to 369, 75S against SO3 ,361 cars for the same period in 1902. increase. 66372. The report for the month of July will show some falling of on account of the suspension of work at the mines. but rot as large as some peo- pie suspect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
BOYS NARROW ESCAPE.
Little James Zealand Struck By Cow
 catcher of EuCina.


 Greenville, July 15.-(Special. .)-James Beeland, only son of Mrs. c. L. Beeland. had a narrow escape from an awful death yesterday afternoon.
 The little fellow had been to Letohat- chic visiting his aunt, Mrs. A. J. Jen- kins. returning on the Geneva train. As the train stopped at the station on the middle track the child hastened to get of and not noticing that he northbound passenger train was pulling in on the next track he started across. A large number of persons standing about the depot and in the Geneva train saw his peril and several called to him. He was so dazed he paused. and the cowcatcher to the in- coming train caught him and he was lift ed on to 1t, then as he began to roll back, to certain death, M. J. Kolg, fiagman of him safely on the space between the tracks.
 Great excitement was created by the in- cident, for many who were eye witnesses were sure the little fellow would be in- stantly killed. and some turned away, dreading to see the little mangled body. The engineer. could not possibly have stopped the train and doubtless a great wave of thanksgiving passed through his heart as he realized no harm had befallen the child.
 Thomas Hutchinson died last night at the residence of his brother-in-law. Capt J. T. Knight. MT. Hutchinson had been in feeble health for many years, but was as well as usual until about twenty four hours before his death. He was a native of Pike County, but had resided here for a number of years. The burial took place at Magnolia Cemetery, con- ducted by Rev. Mir. Chappell, In the ab- sence of the Baptist minister.
 Among the pleasant social affairs of the week was a german given in honor of Misses Ethel and Bessie Teague of Montgomery, Miss Campbell of Tallassee, and Miss Thompson of Atlanta, who are guests of Miss Aileen Powell.
 Miss Fannie L. Haynes, who has been visiting at Highland Park, came down at noon today and will visit Greenviile rel atives before returning to her home in Lowndes.
 Misses Matte and Mollie Thagard are visiting at Viola, Tenn. w. R. Thagard accompanied them but has returned.
 Mrs. J. II. Johnson and Miss Ida Will Hams went to Luverne today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Investigates the University Land Scandal.
  He Declares That the Warrior River Coal and 4and Company is Lay ing Claim to Property of the School.

Birmingham, July 15-(Special. )-For-
 mer County Commissioner J. L. Nail who
 was employed by the land commissioner
 of the University of Alabama. Capt. A. B..
 McEachin of Tuscaloosa, to look after
 the lands belonging to the University. and
 to investigate their present conditions and
 the titles thereto, Is now in Birmingham
 Waiting, for papers from Captain McEachin
 to be filed in the courts at this point look ing to an investigation as to counter claims of ownership
 Mir. Nail stated this morning that he
 has been on the work since June IS and has been making semi-weekly reports | to the land commissioner at Tuscaloosa. He says that he has made many discove-
 ries as to the university lands in Walker
 and other counties, and states that the
 Warrior River Coal and Land Company is making claims to property belonging to | the University This is denied by the Warrior River concern. as has been mar rated in these columns before and the pa- pers to be filed by the commissioner of
 university lands will call for an investi- gation as to the ownership of the lands. < Not only is land belonging to the uni versity being claimed by the Warrior River concern, says Mir. Nail, but there are many depredations being committed on property belonging to the University,
 such as cutting of timber, etc. These dep relations have been duly reported, and 1t is expected that steps will be taken to put a stop to them.
 T am now waiting for papers from Captain .McEachin of Tuscaloosa, to be filed in the courts here" said Mir. Nail this morning, "and these papers will bring about an investigation as to the real own
 ership of the lands in question. I must say that there are counter claims to the property belonging to the State University and the investigation which will result from the filing of papers will bring to
 light everything. The attorneys for the Warrior River Coal and Land Company have served notice on Captain McEachin
 that they would file suit to quiet titles to property which they claim and that
 they would be set right in their possession and remove all doubts as to ownership. But Captain McEachin is to file papers
 at once asking the courts for the investi- gation of the titles and claims to the property in question. My orders were to
 report twice week and I have been do-
 ing this since I began on the work, June
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

Crop conditions in this section are ex cellent, especially corn. Cotton Is good when you take into consideration the ex ceedingly backward spring and the un favorable conditions for some time there after
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

A few days ago while working on a scaffold at Lock No. 1, Joe Bell, negro, fell into the river and was washed under barge His body could not be rescued for half an hour. and while all efforts were made to restore life, the spark had dod
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Cures Stomach Troubles. Horsford's Acid Phosphate

Produces healthy activity of weak and disordered stomachs; perfects digestion and improves appetite. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
REQUEST TO GIRLS SCHOOL.
Mrs Mac Cartney Left $500 to Insti
 ute at Montevallo.

bAbC 6S 4AAOAAICNa4AOs
 Montevallo, July 15.-(Special. )-Mrs. L. N. MacCartney, woman of considerable wealth, who died in Mobile last week has bequeathed in her will $500 to the Alabama Girls Industrial School at Mon- tevallo. Mrs. MacCartney has always taken great interest in this school ever since 1t was established, and after her death 1t is shown that her interest is of a subsantial nature. This Is the first dona- ton of the kind to come to the school.
 The Montevallo Gun Club is to have a barbecue and picnic in the near future, and a number of gun clubs from neigh boring towns will be invited to participate. Bishop Beckwith preached in the Epis- copal Church here today to a large con gregation. It was his first visit to Mon- teVallo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
RUN OVER BY CARRIAGE.
Accident to Little Son of J. J. Bolton
 at Demonlis

Demopolis. July 15.-(special.) )-Last Sunday afternoon the little son of Mir and Mrs. J. J. Bolton, was knocked down and run over by a carriage. both wheels passing over his body. Fortunately no serious injuries were sustained, and the little fellow is up. apparently none the worse for the accident,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
THEY DWELL IN cAvERNs.
Residents of Normandy Dig Their
 Houses in the Cliffs.

bCFIDntF B NdBdIIHt.
 We have often heard of the cliff dwell- CTS and are accustomed to think of them as a prehistoric race. remains of whose few scattered dwellings are a matter of curiosity to tourists and prize to anti quarians. Few people know that at the present day there are whole communities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
Refreshing

'tIn the good old summer time," when lemonade, iced tea and other drinks are in demand, try one of our lemonade spoons. It is pleasant to , drink through the hollow handle.
 Sterling Silver, gold lined Spoon, $l.o0.
 See our Ice Tubs, Wa ter Pitchers, Fruit Bowls, Flower Vases, Travelling Cups, and other cool look ing silver things.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16

Kick Against Encampmsnt.
 A telegram received today from Colonel Graves, of the 2nd regiment, Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-16
WANTED--AGENTS.

WANTED-Eyerywhere, canvassers. both sexes, for only life Pope Leo XIII authorized by His the Most Rev D. Falconio. Apostolic Delegate. B. M Anderson & Co.. Publishers, Richmond, Va