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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

Kirk Monroe. whose books of Indian lie are 50 conspicuous in that field of literature, was born in the midst of the |hippewas, his father being a mission 'ry in the northwest. His family rela- Ionship is interesting. His wife Is a laughter of Mrs. Amelia Barr; Harriet keecher Stowe was his sister-in-law; and herbert Putnam, librarian to Congress, his brother-in-law. He was educated
 br A civil engineer, but he says that he hwavs wanted to write books for boys. fe broke away from his training ana
 erved six years as editor and reporter lafore he became a writer of fiction. He 'as now written thirty-two volumes. He bends his time happily, writing in the horning, giving his afternoons to his range trees, and the evenings to his kiends and his books.
 Guy Boothby pronounces Farewell NJ |oIa'' his best book. His work is won Ierfully rapid. He says that in 1896 he |buld count seventeen novels that he had 'ritten in two years. He rises at o'clock b the morning and begins to write at hoe. But he is fond of his dogs and bends many an hour in the open with hem.
 The following will prove an interesting katement and perhaps become foil to
 britain superstitious people. Ina BreVoort Eoberts states that he sent out thirteen on the thirteenth of the honth. She says one was accepted, and
 roke a long record of ill-luck. She has Eonderful determination to succeed. and rites whether she finds sale for her manuscript or not. Her novel The Lift hR of a Finger Is a story of society. |nd this Is what she says of 1t, 'The point desired to make emphatic is the inevita- he change for the better which a high haracter, even though its influence be
 kerted unconsciously. brings about in the haracters with which 1t comes in con- hct. But, although I endeavored to de- hct character and the development of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
TO THE FRINdED aENTrAN.

E TO THE FRINGED GENTIAN.
 By William Cullen Bryant. Thou blossom, bright with autumn dew And colored with Heavens own blue That opens when the quiet light Succeeds the keen and frosty night Thou cornest not when violets lean Der wandering brooks and springs unseen or columbines in purple dressed,
 Nod Ger the ground-bird's hidden nest Thou waitest late. and com'st alone, When woods are bare and birds are flown. And frost and shortening days portend The aged year is near Its end. Then doth thy sweet and quiet eye Look through the fringes to the sky, Blue-blue as if that sky let fall flower from it's cerulean wall would that thus. when shall see The hour of death draw near to me. Hope, blossoming in my heart, May look to heaven as depart.
 The following pieces of verse from Browning show some similarity in their manner of thought. Their expression at nrst seems vague, but when you cull the gem from the rough, then you respect the setting. It is the Call of the wiia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

office and it Is nearing dinner time, she calls Mace and tells him to go out and get the best dinner in town for two.
 Nell Afford Arnold.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

You have a right to your own opinions, of course; but see that they are as sensi- ble as possible, for a poor opinion Is liable to do you great harm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01
VISION.

By Robert Browning. I but open my eyes, and uerfaction. m more and no less In the kind I imagined. full fronts me. and God is seen God And the star. in the stone, in the flesh. in the soul and the ciod. And thus looking in and around me, I ever renew
 bending upraises it tool The submission of mans nothing uerfeet to Gods all-complete, As by each new obeisance of spirit I climb to His Feet.
 From Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

nature. To those who do not know 1t
 Or the flower "Blue-blue?" we are glad
 to furnish the pleasure of it's first read ing:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

the "Traif of the Grand Signeur'' we should not be tired to the state of ex-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-01

The Definite Task is Hugh Blacks Re- 5uirements for Successive believe that was Ruskin who said that. when told Sf the promise of a young man for great #biiity, he always asked the question: fDoes he workr' MT. Black Is more posi- I've in that he makes the success of
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
TALLADEGA.
Thieves Break Into Laboratory and
 Steal Valuable Metals.

Talladega, March 3o.-(SpeciaD D.-Burg- lars entered the laboratory of the Tala- dega Coal, Iron and Railway company last night, breaking three windows in the effort The chemist has his laboratory on the west side of the railway track. quite near the furnaces. It is a single-story building of wood, and no one sleeps therein.
 Three crucibles and s15O worth of plat mum were taken. Early this morning Conductor Jackson saw three suspicious looking characters hanging about the fur mace yards all of them strangers. It was learned afterwards that two of the men seen by Jackson had bought tickets on the 7:30 a. m train, one purchasing a ticket to Anniston, the other to Oxanna The other man. an elderly white man, cannot be found The platinum is light very valuable and could be easily secreted about the person. From the looks of the breaking and from the articles stolen, it Is plain that it was the work of expert thieves.
 So many letters of inquiry about Talla- dega have been received by one real estate firm of this city that a meeting of citizens has been called for D. m today to consider the propriety of getting us a fund for advertising matter to let the outside world know something of the advantages of the city and surrounding country.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
GEN, JACKSON DIES
 AT BELLE MEADE
Noted Confederate Cavalry
 Leader BreatheS His Last
WAS IN HIS 68TH YEAR
He Had Been In Failing Health for More Than a Year and Danger ousIy III for Several
 Weeks Past.

Nashville, Tenn, March 3o.-General William H. Jackson, d noted Confederate cavalry leader during the Civil war, when he bore the soubriquet of Red Jackson, died at his home. Belle Meade, near here, this afternoon.
 He was In his 6Sth year and had been in failing health for more than year, and dangerously ill for several weeks past.
 At the close of the Civil war General Jackson was in command of Forests division, with the Texas brigade added.
 Since the war he has devoted himself to agriculture and the breeding of thorough bred running horses. some of the most noted performers of the American turf having been born at famous Belle Meade. Two children, William H. Jackson, Jr., and Mrs Selene Elliston, survive him.
 Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been made.
 General Jackson was born at Paris, Tenn, in 1885, and acquired a preparatory education in the schools at Jackson. He entered West Point as a cadet in 1852 and graduated in 1856. In the following year bcheidl JdckSoh went to New MeNlcO as an officer in a regiment of mounted rifle men and actively participated in the prin- cipa1 Indian fights with such adventurous scouts as Kit Carson. He resigned his command in the United States army upon the outbreak of the Civil war and offered his sword to his native state, and was appointed a captain of artillery by Gov ernor Harris
 At the battle of Belmont, General Jack son received a mime ball in his side, which was never removed. He was raised to the rank of colonel for his gallantry in that fight General Jackson command ed the cavalry under Albert Sidney and Joseph p. Johnston, and led the advance on the invasion of Tennessee by Hood s army and his division covered the re- treat of the army after the battle of Nashville. He was raised to the rank of brigadier general for his dash at Holly Springs which resulted in the loss of the federal base of supplies and compelled General Grant to abandon his campaign against Vicksburg.
 General Jackson was recommended for further promotion by his superior of ficers but failed to secure the reward General Jackson married the daughter of Gen. w. G. Harding in 1868 and be- came associated with his father-in-law in the conduct of Belle Meade stock farm. He assumed active management of the property several years before the death of General Harding and the high state of perfection attained by Belle Meade as the nursery for the thorough bred, is due to his judgment and manage ment
 General Jackson was a brother of the late Howell b. Jackson, assistant justice of the United States Supreme court.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
ENSLEY
Immense Electric Crane to Be Installed
 at Steel Plant.

Ensley March 9O.-tSpecial) )-An SC. O0O- pounds capacity electric crane for the steel plant arrived today. This makes the third monster crane in the last sixty days This last arrival is to be used in the new mixing and converting depart ment, transferring hot metals from one furnace to another, which has hereto fore been allowed to get cold before a change could be made. This will add to the dispatch in making steel, and also lessen the expense.
 Henry Knoth, the new superintendent of the open hearth department, Is mak- ing an excellent showing both as to quail ity and quantity of steel turned out
 The school board held it's annual meet ing in Mayor Scott's office this evening. E. B. Pennington, the newly elected member, taking the oath of office. They then chose J. w. Minor president and reelected Dr. w. l.. Rossamond treas urer, both for a term of one year.
 Capt. Romalne Boyd has been request ed by Commandant J. l.. Pearson of Camp Pat Cleybern to organize into a camp the sons of Confederate veterans. Captain Boyd will enter upon his duties at once.
 The Pratt City Monarchs and the North Alabama Conference college will play three games of baseball at Ensley ball park (Tuxedo) April 1, and 3. Both teams are pretty evenly matched, and have done some hard practicing for these games.
 The steel plant authorities have posted notices over town wanting at once 200 laborers. The company is making every effort to supply their much needed de- mands for labor to further their improve ments.
 Miss Lucy Bell and Dr. Claude Bell of Fayette called on c. T. Walker today Miss Bell Is visiting friends in Woodlawn and Dr. Bell is en route home from col lege at Nashville
 Dr. w. D. Fonville. with the Sloss-Shef field company at Flat Top, spent q few hours with friends and relatives today.
 It is to be hoped that all voters will comes to the polls tomorrow and vote for or against the issuing of $S5, 900 bonds for sanitary and storm water sewerage There is practically no opposition to the move, all our citizens realizing the need of sewerage.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31

a reasonable doubt not only that the de- fendant fired the shot but also that 1t was fired at Joe Gross with the intent to strike him and for the purpose of inflct- ing death and with malice before they can find the defendant guilty as charged in the indctment such charge being mis- leading, and the court not being required to instruct the jury as to the actual killing
 3. Same; Same-On a trial under an in- dictment for an assault with intent to murder, charge which instruets the jury that unless they believe "heyond a reason- able doubt that the defendant had the specific intent to shoot" the person as- saulted they must find the defendant not guilty, is erroneous and properly refused.
 {. Same; Same-On a trial under an in- dictment for an assault with intent to murder, a charge requested by the de- fendant which lnstructs the jury that they should acquit the desendant if they be- lieve that the defendant merely fired the shot recklessly 'and did not intend to shoot the defendant" is palpably faulty ana misleading
 Affirmed. Opinion by Dowdel, J.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
JOHN DAWSON HAS
 ID LEAVE COUNTY
Negro Who Was Twice Con
 victed is Out of Danger
SHERIFF USES GREAT CARE
Though Not Ordered to Do So He Escorts Him to the County Line and the Incident is Closed.
 People Satisfied.

Selma March 9O = (SpeciaD. - John Dawson, twice convicted for murder and both verdicts set aside by the trial judges has left Dallas county and will never again return to his native heath.
 As the northbound train on the Southern railway for Rome, leaving Selma yester- day al noon, reached the edge of the city it stopped, and from a hack which was drawn up close to the track stepped Sheriff Blackwell and John Dawson. They got aboard the train at once and the journey was continued. At the county line beyone Plantersville the sheriff bade the man goodbye who had killed his deputy and his personal friend, but who had been deoiared not guilty in the sight of the law. MT. Blackwell returned to the city on ihe down train yesterday att ernoon.
 There has been something heroic anent this trial ir Dallas county that can but find commendation in the eyes of all brave men. The action of Sheriff Blackwell, who, under the law. was compelled only to release the prisoner from the jail door, escorting nm beyond the confines of the county, has it's heroic aspect.
 There had been no little talk, no little feeling, ever the case, and out of an abundance of caution the sheriff in person gave his protection If 1t should be needed to the slayer of not only his trusted deputy, but his lifelong friend.
 The earnest, ardent labor of the counsel for the defGnse, A. l.. Mcleod and Hugh Ma1iprW pnn1nppdC itaalf al m Appointed by the court, they gave for two years their professional skill and ability without reward or hope of reward, and this in the face of almost open intimation that they were sowing for themselves enmities that would not be eradicated In q lifetime. No client of wealth or in- fuenee ever lad more faithful zealous Eervice rendered by his counsel than these two gave, out of their sense of duty, to this frienGiess, moneyless negro with his life in jeopardy.
 And the two members of the judiciary of Alabama, Judge Moore and Judge As ton, their adherence to their convictions and conscience in the face of partisan sentiment to the contrary is a demon stration of the incorruptibility of that arm of the government which Is the re- fuge for all citizens, and which, when 1t becomes deficient means the crumbling of the republic and the downfall of the government of the people, by the peo- pie.
 John Dawson has gone to parts un- known. During his incarceration his wife died. His departure is timely, and the closing of the incident is in accord with the wishes of all citizens
 In the Circuit court today George Hunt CT and John Henry Campbell, both ne- groes, pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree and accepted as punish ment for their crime ten years in the penitentiary. Hunter killed a woman near Tilden under great provocatlon, while Campbell killed negro near King landing.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
C. D. ASHLEY DIES
 OF HIS INJURIES
FELL FROM AN ELEVATOR AT ONE OF THE FuRNAcES-THE POLICE COMMISSION HOLDS ITS FIRST MEETING.

Bessemer. March 3o.-(SpeeiaL)-C. D. Ashley, aged S5 years, died yesterday morning at the hospital of the Tennessee company at Feeders, being unable to sur vive the injuries received Friday when he fell from the elevator cage at the Rob ertstown furnace. Though MT. Ashley had been here but few months, he was well known and respected, and his tragic death is universally deplored. The re- mains were shipped yesterday to Council Bluffs, Ia. his home, for interment. MT. Ashley was an electrician and had been working for the Tennessee company.
 Officer BoySin shot Tom Weatherly a negro. in the arm Saturday when at tempting to arrest him on Twenty-first street. The negro who is charged with complieity with Ben Jackson in forging orders to the amount of $16O on Dr. c. R. Lewis, resisted arrest, when the officer shot at him with the result stated.
 The Bessemer police commission met tonight, and after organization elected I A. Lewis chairman and E. A. Little secretary. A committee on constitution and bylaws was appointed as follows: E. A. Little. H. J. Palmer, P. P. Moore. Another meeting will be held Friday night, at which time the police force, a city warden an assistant city warden and market inspector will be elected. The chief of police and sanitary inspector will not be elected until the terms of the present incumbents expire next Septem- Der. These two officers were elected by the people and under the law will serve out their terms.
 The Bessemer chapter of confederate veterans have elected Miss Lena Mingea, the charming daughter of c. D. Mingea, as their sponsor. Among those who ex- pect to attend the reunion in New Or leans are Chambers McAdory, T. W. Huffman, j. H. Meek, T. P. Waller.
 The Rev. F. P. Ramsey began the pro- tracted services at the Presbyterian church yesterday by preaching two pow erful sermons, morning and night. Two daily services will be held throughout the week, one at 3:30 in the afternoon and the other at 745 at night.
 The library committee contemplates giv- ing progressive euehre party, which they hope to make a great success, the funds to be used for the purchase of new books for the library.
 pr. and Mrs J. c. Berry and two chil- dren left tonight on visit to Marion and Charleston
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
TUSCALOOSA.
Dead Body of Infant Is Found In a
 Pasteboard Box.

Tuscaloosa, March 30.-(Special. )-While digging in a field in New Town Saturday the dead body of an infant in a paste board box was discovered. The matter was reported to the authorities at once and an examination was made by the coroner and county health officer It proved to be the body of a well developed child, which appeared to have been dead about ten days or two weeks. The chief mystery concerning the affair Is that the head was crushed, thus showing that death had been caused by violent means.
 Wesley Foster. charged with the beat ing to death of a 10-year-oid negro boy. was tried before Justice Carson Saturday. and was held without ball. Foster denies the charge. He states that he whipped the boy lightly but that was not fine cause of his death.
 Six hundred acres of land near Taylor- vile were sold recently to W. c. Kyle for g.. per acre. The land was owned jointly by J. B. Hays, Henry B. Foster and M. c. Maxwell It was sold for divis- ion.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31

And every form of PRIVATE DISEASE, sevual Weakness, etc.. etc., are cured un- der plain guarantee.
 All condolences held inviolate.
 Consultations at office or by mall in- yited without charge.
 treatment by mall for those who can not visit us.
 No written prescriptions. We furnish all medicines.
 ouestion blanks for man or woman sent free on application.
 Our institute is thoroughly equipped x,ith all modern surgical, electrical, x rav violet ray. galvan faradic battery. electric static machine, arc light cabi- nets and other modern electro and me- chanical therapeutic devices for aiding ne in the scientific treatment of chronic diseases.
 Montgomery Advertiser: Dr. Dozier is indorsed bv the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 The Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. o. T. Dozier has already acquired In the line of his profession, but we know him to be a brother odd Fellow that can be relied on to carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: Dr. Dozier comes from A family of prominent physicians. and with his full store of medical knowledge and his large experience In his profession can be relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices. First avenue and Twenty-first street, Birmingham Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
PRATT CITY.
The Rev. Frank Marston Breaches His
 Farewell Sermon.

Pratt City, March O.-(SpeciaD.-De- spite the indictment weather on yesterday the Presbyterian church was fairly well filled with people at both the morning and evening services, to hear the farewell ser- mons of the Rev. F. Marston, which were both strong and impressive. The theme of the morning sermon was "The Chris tian Life and How to Live It." the text being taken from Philippians 3:12-13- Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God which work eth in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure" The evening service was especially impressive. The text was talk en from Acts 21:32, And now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of His grace" MT. Marston will leave for Goodwater on Friday
 The Sunday school of the Presbyterian church has decided to purchase one acre of land for the Orphans home at Talla- dega. A collection will be taken for this purpose on next Sunday. The home is now renting land and has sent out an appeal for assistance in purchasing land on which it has an option until May;
  Sunday school.
 Jim Delaney left yesterday for New York, where he will serve as a second- | class machinist in the navy. James A. Going and Miss Elizabeth | Going of Birmingham visited the family | of Job Going on yesterday | Mrs Mary Duncan of Tuscaloosa is the | guest of Mrs. J. D. Duncan on East High | lands.
 | The Merchants Protective association | will meet in the office of C. D. Comstock | at o'clock tomorrow afternoon for the purpose of electing officers. A full att | tendance is desired.
 Mrs. John Barton and Miss Susie Hoff-
 man of Birmingham and Mrs L. s. Jones | of Memphis visited in the city yesterday. 1 Motts band presented a very interesting | concert at Foleys hall this evening. l Several cases were tried before the
 mayors court this morning for Sunday | violations.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
KLOTz & GOLDMAN,
GERMANY IS SATISFIED.
Foreign Office Accepts Explanation
 Made By Dewey.

Berlin, March 3o.-The foreign office here is fully satisfied with the explana- tions Admiral Dewey made to President Roosevelt regarding the interview with the admiral which appeared recently in a Newark, N. J., paper and in which the German navy and the German emperor were mentioned.
 No communication on the subject has passed between the foreign office and the German embassy at Washington, as the officials here from the beginning felt certain that if Admiral Dewey had been United States would investigate on it's own initiative without any reminder from here
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
Many Close Matchee.

Pine Hurst, N. C., March 9O-Many close matches were the features of to- days match play between the north and south golf clubs. One round of the mems championship and the first round of the women's consolation were completed Four persons qualified for match play in the women's championship Mrs. M D. Patterson of Englewood. N. J.. won the gross score cup with 101, and Miss Frances Powers of Massachusetts tbc ret score cup with s6. her handicap being six
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
Oxygen
 Munger

The worst starvation Is Oxygen hunger.
 It is a disease when your blood is deficient in red cor puscles.
 It ends in Consumption and death.
 Its signs are weakness, loss of flesh, pale skin, transparent complexion, loss of ambition, and proneness to "catch cold"
 The only cure is
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
DlsTILLERY IS BURNED.
Was One of the Largest In Louisville,
 and the Loss is $50,oo0.

Louisville. March 3O.-T. J. Mattingly's dstillery al Fourteenth and High streets. this city, was destroyed by fire late this afternoon, causing a loss of s50.000. The distilery was one of the largest In the city and was owned by the Kentucky Distilleries and Warehouse company. For a time the large warehouses in the vicin- ity of the dstillery seemed In danger. but they were finally saved with practi- cally no damage. The loss is covered by
 fire. The origin of the fire Is not known.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-03-31
BASEBALL TODAY Birmingham vs. Chicago. Game called 3 D. m.

The ladies of the First Methodist Church will hold a "RummSge Sale" at the City Hall on 4th Avenue, be- ginning April l, and contin- uing throughout the week. Contributions earnestly SO licited.