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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Sudden Death at Florence.

Florence, Feb. 26.-tSpeciaI.)-T. P. Vance, general agent for the Pioneo" and Modern Picture Company of Terre Haute, Ind, died here suddenly rom neuralgia of the heart MT. aVnce was about 50 years of age. At one time he was the leading attorney of Hillshoro. O.. of which place he was a native. He has been mak- ing his headquarters at Florence for the past year. In acc ordance with his re- ouest he was buried in the Florence cem- etery. His son, who Is a prominent phy- sician in Akron. Ind, has been commit nicated with.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
BIG FIRE IN MARION.
Wilbourne Brothers Mercantile Es-
 tablishment Suffers Loss.

Marion, Feb. 26.--(Special) )-The Will bourne Brothers general mercantile store, formerly the Marion Hardware and Mer- cantile Company, was partially consumed by fire this morning between and 4 o'clock,
 The fire originated in the cellar and was confined in the main to the inside. The loss on the stock is estimated at about $20, 900, with insurance as follows: Through A. F. Armstrong X Co.,. agents Aetna, &, 900; Sun of New Orleans. S,500; Phoenix of London, $1, ,5O0; Queen of America, 8, 900: through B. NJ. Huey. agent Home of New York, $1, 300.
 The building Is owned by Dr. Barron and is insured by Armstrong X Co. for $4000.
 The daughter of Rev. MT. Saunders, who had been suffering with consumption for several months, lied last night. The remains were shipped to Opelika, the old home for int terment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Trouble of seedy Individual.

A downtown Montgomery hotel clerk was very much taken back not long since by a guest of the 'seedy variety. '
 This Knight of the Cotton Field came down stairs devoid of a few outer articles of wearing apparel and was apparently in great distress.
 Whats the matter Hth them lghts?" he demanded of the clerk.
 'I don't know responded the man behind the counter. isn't your light burnlng?"
 That's what's ther trouble" the far mer man said The durned thing keeps on a-burnin I don't want to go to bed with a light in my room and I've been 'a-tryin' to put the blame thing out fer a hour
 investigation by the clerk proved that the seedy individual mad bee ntrying to open the globe to blow out the incan- descent light.
 This is 6 true story.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Medical Fees
.dl,1I Journal.

London Medical Journal.
 The fabulous lees said to nave been @ re csived hv pr. Lorenz show once moro that American millioaa!res are generaIly iiheral in their acknowledgment Of med iosl services MT. Jay Gould paid his doctor a regular salary of 3,OoO pounds Tnonths attendance on his daughter MT Could paid between 17.OOO and 1s'OOO bounds Mir. Whitney paid 5000 pounds for a weeks attendance. Among other large fees may be mentioned one Of l2,WO a late president of the Royal College of Phystcians in London. for visiting pa- tent at Cannes. For the sa'aa9 tnnrney
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Selma to Play Ball.

Lem Bailey, Nashville's great pitcher, who has spent the winter in Selma, an- nounced today that he would organize a strong independent baseball team in Selma to play with Montgomery, Bir- mingham and some of the big league teams before the regular season begins
 Mir. Bailey gave the names of num- Der of strong players he said were avail able for work early in the season and it is his plan to organize the team at once and to make out a schedule of games to be played between the local team and several league teams before the Southern League opens.
 He thinks that games with Montgom- cry. Birmingham and Toledo as well as with several of the big league teams, can be arranged. From the names of the players he expects to secure 1t is evil dent that the Selma team, even if gotten together for only a few weeks, would be strong one and quite competent to make visiting clubs hustle for victory.
 Mir. Bailey said that he would have his men out for practice as soon as the ball grounds which were inundated dur ing the recent flood have dried sufficient ly which will probably be i'll the early part of next week
 The news that Selma is to have base hall is received with joy by the numer- ous fans in the city and will arouse the old enthusiasm the people have always had for the national sport.
 Tue schedule of games has not yet been announced but will be made public as soon as possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
KILLED BY MORPHINE.
Farmers Wife Administered Dose at
 His Urgent Request.

Auburn, Feb. 26-(Special)-J. D. Bar Aett, farmer "ho hVeu two Inlies west rom an overdose of morphine, given him )y lis wife.
 Barrett had been drinking heavily and vas trying to recover and the morphine vas given him at his insistent request to -elieve him of severe pain. It was 7econd dose that resulted fatally, the first not having given relief he demanded.
 As soon as the unfavorable symptoms lppeaIed a doctor was called but ar lived too late to save the unfortunate man.
 He leaves wife and four or five small children, but fortunately they are pro- yided for with fairly good insurance.
 Barnett moved to Lee County from Ge- neYa County about a year ago. He was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Other Murder Cases on
 Court Docket.
Lem Bailey Proposes to Organize a Baseball Team in the Central City to Play Games Before the Opening of the
 League Season.
Advertiser Bureau.

Seind, teDTudVy 1o'
 The jury in the case of the State against John and Tom Tipton, charged with the murder of Fred Robbins. return ed verdict late last night finding the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree and fixing the death penalty as their punishment.
 The defendants attorneys have moved for a new trial and until this motion haN been heard Judge J. w. Mabry of the City Court, in which the case was tried. will not pronounce sentence. The motion will probably be heard tomorrow.
 The Tiptons are brothers and Decem- Der 24 killed Fred Robbins. It Is said they had him called out of Smiths bar and drug store in East Selma by ne- gro woman and then shot him to death, one of the assassins using a pistol and the other shot gun.
 Robbins was a well known negro. John and Tom Tipton are also negroes and are we'll known. They formerly worked at the city market. The trial has aroused much interest in this city and has been heard by large crowds of negroes.
 The City Court today began the trial of Tom Cooper. colored, charged with murder. It is alleged Cooper while act ing as constable in the court of a justice of the peace killed a negro prisoner who was trying to escape.
 The case against Cicero Webb, colored, charged with the murder of his wife, was continued.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
DEATH SENTENCE FOR
 TWO NEGROES IN SELMA

pawn brokers business, was begun be- forsAMayor Mcleod this morning but was not finished and had to be continued. Quires that the proprietor of the business shall keep record of all pawns received and of the sums lent thereon and that unredeemed articles shall be sold only at auction and after the sale of the articles has been advertised.
 It is alleged that MT. Yalovitz has vio- lated these reQulrements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
In Leisure Moment.r
Lack of Boxes on Routes.
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There are not more than twelve regu- lation mail boxes on any of the rural mail routes leading out of Montgomery, and 1t is emphatically stipulated in the Postmaster Generals recent order that every family which derives benefit from these routes must have regulation boxes a gentleman who is familiar with the post office regulations
 He said that very few persons who live on rural routes in Alabama heed the re- quirements of the law concerning rural dnliAtarN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
YUNG'S RESTAURANT HD. FIOmLg M 26 N. Court StTSst
 THE PLACE FOR THE Choicest the Markets Afford

the late Sir Morell Mackenzie got 1000 guineas; for his attendance on the Em- peror Frederick he received in all 1X,OO0 pounds. One of the largest fees on re- cord Is that received by Dr. Dimsdale. an ancestor of the ex-Lord Mayor, for inoculaung Catherine H., Empress of Russia, against smallpox in 1762. The fee itself was 10000 pounds, but, In ad- dition, the fortunate physician got 2O00 pounds for travelling expenses. with a life pension of 800 pounds. and many hon. OrS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Betsy Hamilton Reads.

Betsy Hamilton, a celebrated dialect reader and impersonator, delighted a large audience at the court house last night at an entertainment given under the auspices of the ladies of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church.
 She had chosen admirable selections and rendered them in a most charroing manner. Betsy Hamilton is an unu: ealy fine reader and as an impersonator of negro character is truly genius. The entertainment was one of the most de- lightful of the year and the ladies of the Presbyterian Church are to be congratu- lated upon having secured such good talent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
SYM MPTOMS.

Bone pains. Sc4atAca, or shooting pains up and down the leg. aching back or shoulder blades. swollen Joints or swollen muscles. diff. ncuity in moving around you have to use cTutOhss. blood thin or skin pale skin itohei and borns, shifting pains bad breath. etc Botanic Blood Balm will remove every sympI tom. give qusck renef from the first dose and permanently cure in few weeks time. Thou. sands cured Especially advised for old ehornic cases.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
WHOM TO KISS AND WHEN.
And How often-By Woman Who
 Thinks She Knows,

Helen Oldfield, in The Chicago Tribune.
 There are still occasions, however rare, when instinctlvely. much as 1t has fallen into disfavor. continue to be masterly One of these is with regard to kissing When a modest maiden Is in doubt as to whether or no she should kiss or allow hersels to be kissed by any man not re- lated to her by close ties of consanguin- ity she best displays her wisdom by giv- ing herself, not him, the benefit of the doubt, and so refraining from oscula- tion.
 An absolutely safe list of men whom 1t is allowable to kiss might be compiled from the list given in the book of com mon prayer of persons whom 1t is forbid den to marry. There can be no possible improprety in any woman's being kiss ed by her fathar, grandfather, brother, un les, etc, whenever occasion may of fer; still, public opinion is much less in favor of kissing than of yore, and af- fectionate greetings are no longer con- sidered good form ip market places, or what answers for them in the present generation.
 To the prayer book may be added cous- ins, within the degrees forbidden in mar ridge by the Roman Catholic Church, but these in moderation. The young man cousin who is greedy in the matter of kisses from his pretty cousin is not to be trusted he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Montgomery a Gateway.

That Montgomeryq is a gateway and central point for tourists Is often dem. onstrated.
 Every day tourists, from the North nruncipalIy, pass through Montgomery and usually stop a day at least, to visit inc numerous historic and interesting sites in the city and to take a ride over the capital city of Alabama.
 yesterday a party of women from Hi n0is and Indiana who were en route to Florida, spent the day in Montgom- cry and visited the Capitol and other points of interest They expressed sur pprise at the greatness of Montgomery and admiration for 1t as a residential
 This IS almost an everyday occur renee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
SENT FREE.

Sample sent free by writing Blood Balm Co. ee Mitchell St.. Atlanta, Ga Describe youl
 trouble. and special free medical advice to suit your case also sent In sealed letter. Enough Blood Balm Is sent free to prove its marvellous curative powers. Do not hesitate to write at once as Blood Balm Is sent freq and prepaid. 9Tt-u
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Rev. MT. Mitchell Declines.

Rev A. R. Mitchell of Greenvllle. s. C.. has declined the invitation extended by the vestry of St. Paurs Episcopal Church of Selma and will not be the rector.
 Mir. Mitchell declined the invitation sev- eral weeks ago but he WAS asked to re- consider. He refused, however, to change his original intention and has given his final answer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

We want every Advertiser reader who haa rheumatism to send us hts or her name We will send them by return mail a sample of Botanic Blood Balm. the wonderful Blood Remedy which has cured moro old deep seated obstinate oases of rheumatism than all othes remedies, doctors, Hot Springs or lnimeuta combined. Botanic Blood Balm kils the poi. son in the blood with pure, rioh blood aud in this way makes perfect. permanent cure, Botanic Hood Balm sends e rich tfnsling flood of warm blood direct to the paralyzed nerves, bones and JoAnts. giving warmth and strength just where t is needed.
 No matter how long you have suffered noi who or what has failed, BB.B. (Botanic Blood Ralnl win cure you
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
The First Theremometer.

An exchange says that it was 100 years ago when the first thermometer was brought to America It was in the pos session of a Dr. Prince of Salem. Mass.
 Since that time annual records Of the temperature snow great 1iverslties of climate but the changes run in cycles. Together the changes are remarkably uniform.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

The Epworth League held a delightful social meeting last evening at MT. Cliff fms. The League is large and flourish ing. The devotional service at the church prior to the social feature was conducted entirely by girls under 16 years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
L. 6 N. Depot to Be Used.

It Is announced today that the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad Company's new passenger station at the foot of Wa after. It is stated that for the present tho Western Railway of Alabama will not use the new station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Sample Bottle of swamp-Root Sent Free.

EDITORIAL NoTEYou asamp bottle this wonderful remedy
 
  m Y. Montgomery Advertiser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

The committee to whom the resignation of Rev. H. c. Risner as pastor of the Bartist Church was referred some weeks ago has decided to recommend its accept arlce and will so report to the church conference at it's next meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
He Was a Respected Citizen of
 Randolph County.

Roanoke, Feb. 26.-(Special) )-Joe Lane, a we'll known and useful citizen, who re- sided three miles south of town, was buried at Lanes Chapel today. He was a victim of appendicitis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Get your Dot machine ready; the Dotn will be here Sunday, March 1st: $100.00 in Gold for the best Dot Solver You'll want to know how. adv-0s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

News has been received here that Prof. John T. Bowen, who was last year Presi- dent of Roanoke College. but now a stu dent of Harvard University has under gone an operation in Boston for appendi- citis and is seriously i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
He Was a We'll Known Citizen of
 HartSelle,

Hartselle, Feb. 26.-(Special.)-T. D.. Garner died Saturday night and was buried Sunday at Hopewell Church. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. S. T. Slaton MT. Garner had been in feeble health for several weeks. He had a stroke of paralysis Friday and never rallied. He was highly respected citi- zen of this county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
DEATH OF T. D. GARNER.

Roanoke's first rural free delivery rout will begin operations March l.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

L. W. Hubbard, a member of the com mittee appointed from the Selma Cham Der of Commerce to attend the presen- tation of the silver service to the battle ship Alabama in Mobile, has returned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

The friends of Edward Byrne, who was injured by being thrown from a train near Lowndesboro two days ago, are pleased to learn he was reported today to be better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

If the Baby Is Cutting Teeth,
 Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for children teething It soothes the child, softens the gums. allays all pain cures wind collie and is the best remedy fer disErhoea. Twenty Eve cents a bottle Su-Wed-fu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Senator and Mrs. John Taylor, who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs A. o. Stoddard, have returned to their home in Summerville, Ga, accompanied by Mrs. Tayior's mother, Mrs. s. F. Stod- dard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Stolen Wheel Recovered,

Junius Galt this morning recovered a bicycle stolen from him several nights ago from the stairway of the Young Mems Christian Association He found the wheel in front of the Hotel Albert where evidently 1t had been left by the person who took 1t: The lamp had been removed from the bicycle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
OUR &UARANTEE. Buy Q large bottle for @1. oR any drGeGisl, tSRe a4 dIreoted. Rotaaic Blood Balm Cp. B. R.) alvvaYs eaRes E When she right quantity iS taken. !:7::t:z Z: .:s.s:s:: B: .:s @GssS6 6aa4.e

Botanic Blood Balm CB. B. B.) is Pleasant and safe to take. Thoroughly tested for 30 years Composed of Pure Botanic in! Kredienta Strengthens weak kidnsys and weak stonnachs, cures dyspepsia. Complete al. rections 20 with each bottle
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
DEATH OF JOE LANE.

about 40 years old at the time of his death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

The advance in cotton brought num- her of bales here yesterday and today. There are a number of bales yet stored away on some of the farms of the county. The roads have been in such a condition for me time that they were almost im- passable with a heavy load, and very lit- tie cotton has been marketed. The wag- ons bring cotton and return with guano for another crop. There wi .--oe large quantity of guano sold here tnis season.
 Quarterly conference was held at the Methodist Church Monday, conducted by Presiding Elder J. c. Persnger. He held conference at Forest Chapel Sunday. Rev. Mir Persinger is unanimously liked by the people of his district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Mrs. Floyd H. Dusnberre and son of New York and Miss Algie Ware of Mont gomery are the guests of Miss Julia Frances Clark on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Tuscaloosa Business Men Wire Sena-
 tors and MT. Bankhead,

tors and MT. Bankhead. Tuscaloosa, Feb. 6.-(Special )-The Board of Trade of this city recently tele- graphed Senators Morgan and Pettus and Representative Bankhead, impress ing upon them the necessity of a Govern ment building here. and urging that the appropriation for the site be reinstated A telegram in response was received from MT. Bankhead yesterday. which Is as fol- lows:
 The Public Buildings and Grounds Committee has reinstated the Tuscaloosa item in the bill on calendar. If passed, Tuscaloosa will be in 1t.
 'John H, Bankhead."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

T. w. Barker has announced himself to be a candidate for position as member of the City Democratic Executive Com mittee from the First Ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Rh eu matism
 CURED Through me Blood By Botanic Blood Balm-worst Old Gases Sohcited-Aching Bones and Joints, Pains in Back
 and Legs. Etc.
FREE

To Prove It Cures, Medicine Sent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Probate Judge James c. Brown has re- gently issued marriage licenses to the following: G. T. Spller and Miss Addie Little: Edley Winton and Miss Mendie Elizabeth Christian; J. H. Donour and Miss Lela Watkins; s. w. Dunn and Miss Malssa Christian; J. B. Fair and Miss Flora Ozment; John Thomas and Miss Maggie Glover.
 The marriage of John P. Mccoy and Miss Elizabeth Cochrane, which was sol emnized recently at Jonesville, is learned with much interest in Tuscaloosa, where he groom was a member Of the law class # 99. He has many friends in the city, who wait him congratulations. Rev. James H. Mccoy, by whom the ceremony vas performed, was formerly the pastor f the First Methodist Church here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Pawnbroker's Case Continued.
 The case against M. Yalovitz, charged with violating the statutes regulating the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
Local and Personal

Senator and Mrs. John Taylor, who have been the guests of MT. and Mrs. A. o. Stoddard, have returned to their home in Summerville, Ga, accompanied ,py Mrs. Tayior's mother, Mrs. s. E. Stod- dard.
 L. W. Hubbard, a member of the com mittee appointed from the Selma Cham Der of Commerce to attend the presen- tation of the silver service to the battle ship Alabama in Mobile, has returned.
 The friends of Edward Byrne, who was injured by being thrown from train near Lowndesboro two days ago, are pleased to learn he was reported today to be better.
 Mrs. Floyd H. Dusinberre and son of New York and Miss Algie Ware of Mont gomery are the guests of Miss Julia Frances Clark on Dallas Street.
 T. w. Barker has announced himself to be candidate for position as member of the City Democratic Executive Con- mittee from the First Ward.
 MT. and Mrs. Matt Meyer and Miss Meyer are in the city today en route to their home in Tilden from Montgomery.
 Miss Anna Chambliss has returzed from New Orleans an1 is the guest of Mrs. B. P. Galt on Lauderdale Street.
 Mrs. Tohn Axford's friends are pleased to learn that she has recovered from her recent illness.
 w. H. Barker, a prominent citizen of Cratg's, Is the guest of his brother, T. w. Barker.
 J. M. Ekridge has returned from Mo- bile where he enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities.
 The friends of J. l.. Bishop regret to learn that he Is confined to his home by Illness.
 M. L. Calhoun has returrSd from Mo- bile where he was the guest of relatives
 Maj. A. J. OHalloran has returned from a delightful visit to New Orleans.
 Mrs. J. w. Hunter has returned from a pleasant visit to New Orleans.
 Miss Sledge of Greensboro Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cad Erwin.
 Frank Mllhous has returned from a pleasant visit to Mobile.
 Captain Stanford of Pineapple is spend ing today in Selma.
 Edgar Clarkson of Tuscaloosa was in the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

MT. and Mrs. Matt Meyer and Miss Meyer are in the city today en route to their home in Tilden from MontRomery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

A mans bullhead adedness is his worst en- emy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27
NEED OF FEDERAL BUILDING.

Edgar Clarkson of Tuscaloosa was 1 the city yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-27

Miss Anna Chant bliss has returHed from New Orleans and is the guest of Mrs. B. P Galt on Lauderdale Street
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