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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Attempts at Arson.

The residence of W. H. Boyd, a cement srontractor on North Fifteenth Street and {Tenth Avenue, was set on fire last night, after three anonymous threats had been eeent to the house. The fire was extin- euished before much damage was done to inc place. This morning after MT. Boyd shad let home negro was seen loafing about the place. The negro entered the | house. Mrs Boyd secured a pistol and
 pointed 1t at the negro at the same time ordering him to obey her. With the pistol stiIi pointed at the negro, Mrs. Boyd tele- phoned to her husband.
 While at the telephone the negro grab bed the weapon from her hand and with the butt end of the pistol struck her a terrific blow over the head. Mrs. Boyd fell to the floor and the negro used handkerchief in gagging her. He then
 made his escape. Before the negro got possession of the pistol. Mrs Boyd hred single shot. which attracted attention and neighbors rushed to the scene. The police were notified and mounted officers were dispatched. The negro was followed for several blocks but he made good his escape.
 Mrs. Boyd was painfully though not se- riously injured. The affair is shrouded Tn
 mystery. Some time ago MT. Boyd recelv- ed a telephone message warning him to leave town and telling him that his house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
HIS SAITH BIRTHDAY.
Dr. Foster Entertains in Celebration
 of His Anniversary.

Tuscaloosa, March Especial. IA very interesting event, which took place in Tuscaloosa yesterday was the cele- bration of the 84th anniversary of Dr. Joshua Hill Foster, one of Tuscaloosa s most prominent and best beloved citi- zens.
 In celebration of this occasion Dr. and Mrs. Foster entertained at dinner par ty at their home on Tenth Street. Among their guests was Dr. Fosters cousin. 'Coi. l. Collier Foster. who is s5 years of age and who bears the distinction of being the oldest living graduate of the University of Alabama, he having graduated in the class of 1858 and pr. Foster in the class of 1889. Dr. Foster was a Professor In the University for a great number of years after his graduation.
 pr. Foster has been seriously i'll this winter but his convalescence is source Of much pleasure to his many friends. He received the heartiest sort of con gratulations yesterday and the hope that more Anniversaries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
The Newc of Selma.
Advertiser Bureau.

Selma, March 19.
 Councilman Len D. Mullen, Chairman of the Committee on Prisons and Pris- oners, of the City Council, has furnished the latest addition to the Meat Cues tion," which has caused such a stir in municipal affairs for the last day or two.
 MT. Mullen has charge. or general su- pervision, of the feeding of the city prisoners, and the public has been look ing forward with interest to what he : would say in regard to the matter. He has made public the following card of explanation as to his connection with the matter:
 ITO the Public-As the question of feeding the city's prisoners is now re- ceiving much publicity, wish to make plain my whole connection with the mat ter.
 "The city's business in the different departments. as every we'll informed per intendence assigned to the different com mittees of the Council Being chairman of the committee on priscI. and prison CTS of the City Council, this matter has been mostly, if not entirely, under my supervision in a general way. By a vote, and by the direction ana ] contract of the whole Council, the cooking for the prisoners has been assigned ex- clusively to Mrs. W. E. Darby, who gets I S1O per month for her services. The turnkey is charged directly with the daily 1 duty of informing her of the number or : prisoners to be fed. Then she Is charged ! with the QuIy OI lTIOTEIlliB lhc Cietlh hoLA sof the Committee on Prison and Prison Hers as to the quantity of provisions to ] be ordered by him for her needs. ''FolIowing this simple method and fassuming that everything was being con- I ducted honestly and correctly, 1 have, ! from time to time, ordered only such , quantities of meat and meal as Mrs. Dar- : by requested me to order. I have ordered no other sort of meat than bulk, accord ing to custom.
 /, 'Like the rest of the unpaid city offi- cials, I have made my own business par ] amount, perhaps, to my duty to the pub aic in the premises. If there is any wrong in the matter, I have contributed i! to 1t only through neglect and ignorance. l and have not profted by 1t to the extent tof one cent nor have knowingly been fa party to any wrong whatever in the fmatter, if wrong exists.
 "I will say, further, that I am glad the matter has become public. Right or lwrong. 1t is the public's business. They bare entitled to know all the facts and the Ewhole truth in the premises. I welcome full investigation and stand ready to give unhesita tingly and unreservedly all know ledge of facts within my possession.
 Every respectfully, Lien D. Mullen,
 sChairman Committee on Prison and
 Prisoners
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Death of s. H. Barron.

S. H. Barron, a middle-aged man, who has been for the past three years man ager of the Reese Millinery Company on First Avenue between Twentieth and Twenty first Streets, died this morning at S o'clock at an infirmary. Arrangements are being made for the funeral. Relatives in Louisville Miss, have been notified by wire of the death
 The deceased has been in Birmingham for about eight years and has made a pronounced success in the millinery bus mess, both as manager and artist. He was in business on his own account for several years before he accepted the po- sition of manager of the Reese Millinery Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
The News of Birmingham

1 Birmingham, March 19.-(SpeciaI-"The tAlabamian," the newspaper which was testablished here about two years ago by Nudge E. A. Caffee and former Gov. Jo- seph F. Johnston, and was an organ for iCaptain Johnston for the better part of its life, is now in the hands of the ad- ministration Republicans in Alabama apd this week will come out full force as Roosevelt" paper. J. Dennis, who has been in charge of The Thorsby Times, a tcolony town on the Louisville and Nash tWile Railroad between Birmingham and l Montgomery, will be in charge of the pa- per It is understood that The Birming- ham Times, the Republican paper which has been in existense for a number of &ears, will be absorbed by The Alabamian. ' The referees of Federal patronage in EIAlabama will practically dictate the poli- Ecies of the new paper, 1t Is believed.
 : There Is great rejoicing on the part of the Alabama referees over the fact that twenty out of the thirtyfour members of the Republican State Executive Commit tee have signihed their intentions of fol- lowing the policy of President Roosevelt and permit colored men who are legal svoters to participate in the conventions, lAWhether couEty, district or State"
 Rumors are revived now that the anti administration leaders are considering the establishment of a newspaper and daily ipaper may be started, Birmingham being the point in question. A stock company is kproposed ard then the establishment of a tplant excelhng any in Birmingham today. kThe Alabamia may be turned into daily tpaper later on, if rumors heard on the Mtreets are to be believed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
PRUETT-MINGE
Pretty Wedding in Episcopal Church
 in Faunsdale,

Faunsdale, March 19.--(SpeciaL)-T. P. Pruett and Miss Melville Minge were married at o'clock yesterday morning at St. Michael's Church. The church was beautifully decorated with cedar, ferns and evergreen. There were thirty attendants.
 Promptly at o'clock came from the vestry room, Lottie Evans. as ring bear CT, followed by Millie Mosely and Gladys Bailey, Henry Betha and Mel Bennett as flower bearers. Then came Miss Nell vile Minge.
 Promptly at o'clock came from the the congratulations of a concourse of friends and relatives. and amid a shower rice and good wishes left on the east bound 10 clock train for a short bridal tour to Montgomery, Atlanta and other points of interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
DRILLERS STRIKE GAS BURNS TO A HEIGHT OF TWEEN
 TY-FIVE FEET. Result of the Work of the Moulton Valley Oil Company Near Hartselle-First Brought
 in in Alabama.

Haraselle, March 19-(Special.l-Gas has been struck in the oil well being drilled one mile north of town by the Mouliton Valley oil Company at depth of 100 feet. A jet was inserted in the hole and the gas burned to considerable height, the blaze setting fire to the driiler's rope 25 feet high. The pressure becomes stronger every hour Several pockets of gas have been struck In the fast 100 feet but this last one Is decidedly the strongest.
 The promoters are very hopeful of securing some industries here on account of this rich find. The town Is elated over the prospect of utilizing the product Tor baatinp and Illuminating Indications for oil and gas have been good from the beginning of this well.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
The Danger of Surplus Revenue.

Philadelphia Record
 Only few years ago we had billion dollar Congress Now we have a two billion-dollar Congress. So long as the country's resources shall hold out and the Republicans shall remain in power this progression will continue. A surplus revenue will never worry them much. r'i,e,- ,ver, verv- relurtqr+ to ~"1U"" '"n spanish war revenue and only an im- pending congressional election induced them to wipe out the war tax.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
The Socialist Movement.

The Birmingham local of the Socialist Party will hold a meeting here Sunday for convention to be held in Birmingham May l. It is not expected that more than forty delegates will be here. F. X wald- horst, the State organizer of the Social ists. states that in the last two weeks he has received a number of communications concerning the movement and expects to organize locals in Montgomery, Patton, May 1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Miners Quit Work.

Two hundred men in the employ of the Alabama Consolidated Coal and Iron county, quit work today pending the set clement of the collection of dues from the non-union men employed at the same place. Six men work at Lewisburg who do The union men have been endeavOring to have these men join the union for some time but have been unsuccessful A formal vain and the union men quit work. Presi- dent Ed Flynn has gone to the place to see about the affair. Meanwhile the mines are idle. A committee was sent to the city to call on President Flynn and report the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

teenth and Caowhil Streets MT. Hut is known the strongest the Fire Department and has taken many prizes at athletic for his prowess the field o sports.
 He exsergean of the United States Infantry having for several years been stationed at Fort Nobrara Neb Mr. Hut also served with the Sixth Pennsylvania Regiment during the Spanish American
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Price of Gas Reduced
 For COOKING PURPOSES.
PLEASANT EMPLOYMENT.

Cooking becomes an en- ioyable task when gas stoves are used. The reasone No ashes, dirty coal, soot, worry about even heat as you want it. Quick, too, gas is, and cheap compared with coal. If you've never tried it, try it now. Ask us.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Postal's New Linz

The Postal Telegraph Cable Company has started work on building an entirely new line between Birmingham and Mem phis. the route to be along the Frisco sys- tenn right of way. A force of men are now putting up poles and it is intended to place cross arms able to hold twelve wires, eight of which are to be strung along the Frisco system The present route of the Postals wires Is through the woods and 1t is very unsatisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

would be burned. Yesterday two notes were received telling him that his house was to be burned. When the house was abroad, realization dawned on MT. Boyd
 Of his position. The police are doing ev- erything in their power to unravel the mystery. It is learned that Mir. Boyd has the enmity of some negroes growing out of contract he had several months since.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Mrs. W. M. Flowers leaves today for Battle Creek, Mich. She goes in quest of health. having been a great sufferer for more than a year. There are friends all over the State, especially in South Alabama, who will wish for her speedy and permanent restoration to health. She will be accompanied by MT. and Mrs. J. F. Johnson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Basket Ball Game Postponed.

:, The match game of basket ball which was expected to be played by two Y. M. c. A. teams in the gymnasium of the Association tomorrow night, has been postponed until some evening next week, the exact day to be announced later This game is becoming quite popular among the Association athletes and the two teams are practicing steadily and expect next week to make fine show ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
EXCITEMENT PREVAILS.
The First Gas Well Ever Brought in
 in the State.

in the State.
 Decatur. March 19-(Special.)-A party from the Decaturs. visited the gas well today, which bss just been brought in at Hartselle. fodhSeen miles south; When ignited, the gas burned to the height of 25 feet and the pressure Is very strong; If is estimated that the well contained sufficient gas for local consumption The people of Hartselle were very jubllant to- day and excitement all over this section, and especially in the Decaturs' as a well Is being sunk near here, is at fever neat neat tonight. This is the first gas well ever brought in Alabama. The well IS now eleven hundred and four feet deep
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Where can you invest money more profitably than by buying a bottle of Prickly Ash Bitters-you get four for one. A kidney medicine a liver tonic, stomach strengthener and bowel cleanser. Four medicines for one dollar
 adv-wed-fri sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Dr. Stagg Coming.

Dr. J. w. Stagg. pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, N. C., will be in Birmingham next Sunday and will preach at the First Presbyterian Church.
 Dr. Stagg was recently called to become pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, but he will not make up his mind fully as to his action in the matter until he has looked over the field. His purpose is coming is to investigate the conditions. His coming will be a matter of great in- terest to the First Church and Presbyte- rianA generally,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

R. A. Lee and family will move in a few weeks to Coffee Springs, Ala. They will be greatly missed and there Is much Darture,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Bidders, Convention.

Auspices Sophie Bibb Chapter McDon- aids Opera House, Friday, March 20 1903. 50 cts; children, 25 cts.
 adV-su-fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
LIBRARY AT EUFAULA.
Committee Has Raised $1,ooo to
 Equip It.

Eufeula. March 1g.--, SpeciaD-The Car negie Library Commission has so far sSc- ceeded in securing over one thousand dol lars towards equpping the library and is busy arranging for beginning work on the building at an early day. A site has been selected on the corner Of Randolph and St. James Streets. lying adjoining and just east Of the Episcopal Church. The building will be n commodious one, two stories high, the lower to be used for the library and the upper for an opera house The plans are being drawn and all pre- limlnaries arranged to begin the work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20


 death. It was all due to kidney trouble, for which I could secure no relief. was under the care of my family physS- clan for a number of years. but he was unable to do me any good. also con- suited two noted specialists on kidney diseases, but they were unable to give me more than temporary relief. I had already made application to join the army, but was turned down on account of my bad physical condition.
 q was advised to try that greatest C all remedies-SwAMP-RO
 'I wrote to Dr. Kilmer 6 Co.,. at Bing- hamton, N. r., for sample bottle, ana its effect upon me was so noticeable that I went immediately and bought a supply from my druggist, with the result that in comparatively short time had en- tirely recovered and became the man yOu see me now.
 T served a number of years in tho army. and for the past four years have been connected with the Philadelphia Fire Department My work, both in the army and fighting fires in Philadelphia, has been of the most arduous, and work that I could not do, did I not have a strong physique.
 'T do not know what the words Kid nsy Trouble mean now. and do not exc pect to. cannot speak too highly of Swamp-Root. A few bottles of this great remedy did more for me than dc zen physicians could"
 (Signed) HUGO HUTT.
 ss5 stiliman St.. Philadelphia. Pa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
A ND this is only one mans ~ storY-if the average

4 story-if the average reader of newspaper could be persuaded to read the thou sands of such testimonials which to Dr. Kimers SwampRoot the kidney troubles which alict humanity would be cut down fifty per cent.
 For these testimonials all prove beyond doubt that the greatest for kidney liver and bladder troubles
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Find of GranhitA

Graphite has been discovered in the Bir- mingham mineral district and a company is now being formed to develop the prop erty Thorough tests have been made of the mineral taken from the property and it Is expected that the development will be on a large scale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Hitch in Sewer Work.

A serious hitch appears to have arisen between the Jefferson County Sanitary Commission and the men to whom the contracts for the main line of the Jeffer- son County sanitary sewer system was let, and there seems to be a possibility of indefinite delay in beginning the great undertaking.
 Members of the commission who were seen declined to discuss the situation when approached and the contractors were equally reticent, but 1t was learned that the cause of the trouble Is an al- legged legal defect. Just the nature of the defect the gentlemen interested appear unwilling to say at this time.
 The meeting of the commission Monday night will probably witness either get ting together on the part of the contrac- tors and commissioners, or complete split with the possibilities of long legal fight to follow.
 That the situation Is grave Is admitted, but all concerned seem to hope that some method may be devised for settling diff ferences and that the great undertaking will not be delayed much longer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Local and Personal.

Mrs. H. B. Elkan entertained a party of friends at cards in a most delightful manner last evening at her home on Broad Street. Euchre was the chosen game and Miss Daisy Adler was the for tunate winner of a handsome prize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Mrs. l.. H. s. Chappelle has returned from Mobile, where she went as a dele- gate to the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

southwest corner of Seventh Avenue and Seventeenth Street. has plans prepared for the building and the same will be considered by the members of the congre- gaton in the next few days. The build ing will be two stories high, built of brick and on the second story there will be a gallery.
 The first or ground floor will be used as Sunday school and general school work. The second floor wfll be the sacred por- ton of the building and will be so ar ranged that the men will worship in the auditorium and allowing the women to worship in the gallery, in accordance with the customs. The auditorium will be able to seat no less than 530 people and the gallery will hold not less than 200 women and children. The arrangement of the building will be such as to meet the pur- pose of this congregation-the orthodox religion.
 The congregation will begin at once preparing for their structure. No less than sl0.000 or s15.000 will be expended in putting up a suitable house of worship. A mass meeting will be held by the congre- gation in Magnolia hall Sunday after noon at o'clock to which an invitation Is extended to ladies and gentlemen. Rabbi Myrovitz. one of the strongest OK thodox rabbis In the Southern States. will be in attendance and will lecture. Other speakers will be heard. It Is expected that a large attendance will result at this mass meeting when the plans of the con gregation will be made known
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
FAMILY REUNION.

On the Occasion of the S3rd Birth
 day of R. S. Lee.
 Greenville, March 19.-(Special.) "A family reunion was held yesterday at the residence of R. s. Lee. the occasion be- ing the S3d birthday of MT. Lee. All of his children except one, and num- Der of his grandchildren, were present. Among them were MT. and Mrs. K. O.. Lee and little sons, and Mrs. Callie An derson Of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

The baseball ground is in fine condi- ton now and King Bailey has his men out at practice every afternoon, getting them in shape for the games next week with the Birmingham League team.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Mrs. Joseph McDaniel is visiting rela' lives in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Emmett George of Linden passed through the city on his way home from a visit to his sisters at the Judson in Marion, yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Chancellor Parks convened court here this week. Twcnty-six cases were called most of which were continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

John Reynolds the negro who shot J. b. Viuson Sunday morning. is in the Fort Gaines Jail, having been captured near that place by MT. Stanley. The negro shot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Fire=Fighter's Story.
How the Strongest Man in the Philadelphia Fire Deparer the WeakestGained His Strength and Health by Using Swamp-Root, the Great Kidney and Bladder Remedy

HERE'S the story of who deaths door | and saved by using Swamp-Root
 If he you and said 'My friend do you suffer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Continued rains are still retarding farm work which Is already late. Corn planting is not yet over and it has been too wet for a week to do any blowing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Superintendent Hall of the Street Rail- way is at home again after an absence of several weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Dennis Wills, merchant and planter of Central Mills, Is among today's visitors to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Deliphtfully Entertained.

The Loung Ladies' Euchre Club was most pleasantly entertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. Morris Meyer at her attractive home on Lauderdale Street. Mrs. Meyers we'll known talents as a hostess caused the attendance of a large number, of the members and the after noon was delightfully."- spent. Elegant re- treatments were served and handsome prizes were presented to the lucky ones. Mrs. Herman Eliasberg received the first prize, Mrs. Carrie Sulsbacher the second and Miss Francis Meyer the visitor s nrize.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

Capt A. A. Walker has purchased Gov ernor Jelks's home on Broad Street near the business portion of the city.
 The oat crop in this section Is unusually fine.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20
Negro Convict Killed.

A negro convict was killed yesterday by tram cars in the Flat Top mines, op- erated by the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. An official investigation into the accident is being made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

I tn a folding bed it's a case of put up
 and shut up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-20

The curbing for parking Broad Street has arrived and is now in readiness to be- gin work as son as weather conditions will permit