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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
EXPERIENCES WITH LOVERS.
Some Queer Cases Under Judge Cas-
 toms Observations.

GreenviIie. Jan. 3-(Special) )-The rec ords ln the of1ce of the Judge of Probate show that ten years ago. soon after Judge Gzskon assumed the duties of the office, marriage license was issued for a cer- tain couple in the county. The father os the bride objected 50 strenuously that the marriage did not take place at the time, but the lovers were true to each otneR and hoped that time would soften the irate parents heat. They waited ten years and patience ceased to be vir- tue A few weeks ago they decided they were old enough to know their own minds, so the lover brought back the license and asked the Judge if 1t would do as they surely were going to marry this time. A new license was issued for him and the following morning the de- termined couple appeared at the home or a justice of the peace, some distance down the road, and the marriage was performed just before the arrivalSof the early morning train. This they boarded and were soon in another county, the home of the groom, where they deserve to be happy.
 In another part of the county later on. guests for a wedding had assembled and the bride and groom appeared before the minister The ceremony was progressing, having reached the point when the min ister5 asks if there is any reason why the marriage should not be solemnized. Just here, to the consternation of all the bride left the groom, sat down, and positively refused to conclude the cere- mony. Strange to say, the same couple were actually married several years later.
 Not long since, Judge Gaston was aroused at about half past one morning. A stranger stated that a couple wished to be married at once and wanted the Judge to go to the court house, issue tho license and perform the ceremony. This Judge Gaston refused to do on account of the hour. The stranger went to the gate, consulted the occupants of vehicle there, who were plainly visible. as the moon was shining brilliantly. After a few moments they drove away. the Judge watching them until they turned the cor ner, going west from his house. Nothing more was ever heard of them.
 Judge Gaston was absent recently for several days. During that time a young man living some miles in the country came for a marriage license. He gave his age as % and the clerk refused to give him a license. He said he was an or plan, had the consent of no one to ob- tain, the girls parents were willing and he urged the clerk to give the license But his pleadings were useless. He was told to wait for the Judge, who would help him out of his delimma. A day passed. another day. still the Judge was detained The would-be groom and his
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
BIRMINGHAM EVENTS
$443, 7s4.3s IN PUBLIC IMPROVE
 MENTS FOR YEAR.
Three Negroes Enter Store of J. B Messer at Avondale and Hold Up the Proprietor-Coroner
 Investigating Child's Death.

birmingham. Jan. 3.-(Special )-The to- tal amount of public improvements made by the city of Birmingham during the year 1902 as shown by the Treasurer's s books of assessment, is $443, 3,7S4ss. This sum which is assessed against the prop erty owners affected by the improve ments. is divided as follows: Storm sew CTS authorized by eight ordinances made final. $12O. l9S.40; sanitary sewers author ized by seven ordinances made final, $34, = oSc.55; grading. macadamizing. curbing and paving of streets and sidewalks and gutters. authorized by final ordinances. $2S9, ,504.3S. Of the entire amount the city of Birmingham was assessed $6,000.74 as pr Ioperty of its ownership was benefited this pro rate of the amount.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

best man met all the trains. At last the Judge reached here on a belated night train and was waylaid at the station to listen to the tale of woe. His advice was, Go and have you a guardian appointed and then I can issue you the license" !" Imagine the surprise of the Judge when he was aroused at o'clock by the in- patient lover who assured him that the guardian was ready to be appointed, was then with him. and he wanted the matter attended to at once. Arriving at the court house, the Judge began asking questions, when he soon found that the young man had simply made miscalcu- lation. for he was A years of age several ado about nothing" What the Judge said to the young man is not on record, but he gave him some wholesome advice. among other things advising him to have a guardian by all means, for while he was too old for one according to law, he certainly had need of one from obvi- ous reasons. The marriage took place as soon as the groom and friends could get back to the country.
 Emancipation day was celebrated Thursday by an all-day service at the colored Baptist Church. The ex-slaves have a service every year, usually during the summer months.
 The public school will open Monday af- ter a vacation of two weeks. Prof. P. W. Hodges returned yesterday from a visit to his home at Albertville.
 MT. and Mrs William Roberts of An niston have been called here by the critl- cal illness of Miss Eva Gafford, Mrs. Rob- erts's sister.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
The seaboard and Anniston.

The Seaboard Air Line has placed a corps of surveyors in the field locating preliminary line for a loop down from Jacksonville to Anniston. in Calhoun County. The Seaboard is figuring on building this loop with a view of running all its through trains by the way of An niston. It is not, however, certain that this will be done. but the probabilities are strong.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Held Up a Merchant.

At Avondale, suburb last night, three negroes walked into the store of J. B. Messer and held the proprietor up se- curing from his cash drawer about $15 in money and a gold watch. MT. Messer had dismissed his clerks and had comi menced closing up when three negroes walked in and asked to see some hand kerchiefs. When MT. Messer turned around with handkerchiefs in his hands he was ordered to throw up his hands and he obeyed, one of the men pointing a big revolver at him. The other two ne- groes then went behind the counter and robbed the till.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Investigating Child,s Death.

Coroner Paris is investigating the death of Albert Bates. a 6-year-old negro child which occurred last night, and has had the woman who had the child in charge, Annie Hunter. held for full investigation. The child died in house on alley B. There were marks about the arms and limbs which gave signs of bad treatment. hence the investigation. The woman de- nies doing harm to the child.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Revenue Collections.

The Internal Revenue Collector of Ala bama reports the collection for the past year by months: January, $26,144.91; Feb ruary. $25,6O7.99; March, $2S. .6Ss.O5; April, $25. 762.19; May. $26. S4S.s2; June s26. 733. 42: July, $52,129.45; August 239Ss.25; Septem- Der. $29.72s.4s; October. $26. 6.2S1.SO; Novem- Der. $26S18.39; December, 80, ,623.15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Grocers Take Action.

The Wholesale Grocers' Association of Birmingham has adopted reAlution to the effect that representatives to the Legisla- ture from this County should not vote for any man for Speaker of the House who was not openly in favor of an elec- tive Railroad Commission
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Cincinnati Provisions.

, Cincinnati. Jan. s.-wheat-Firm, No. 9 red, v l-3.
 Corn-Quiet; No. 3, mixed, 4s 1-29A. Oats-Easier; No. 2, mixed, 36. Rye-Easier; No. 2. 55 1-2956. Lard-Quiet, P.O5
 Bulk Meats-Steady, s.65.
 Bacon-Quiet 10.50 Whiskey-Steady, 1.S2.
 Sugar.-Steady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Birmingham Bank Clearings.

The Birmingham bank clearings today amounted to $266 962.H against S21o. LIT for the same day last year. For the week the clearinEs amounted to $1.29. 992.96.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Receiver Will Be Named.

In the case of w. c. Shackelford versus the Alabama Coal and Coke Company. Chancellor Carmichael has granted the prayer for a receiver and allowed inter ested parties to agree on a man. The property which is very valuable. is To- cated in Walker County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
I. o. o. F. OFFICERS.
Election Held-Items of News in
 Eufaula.

Election Held-Items of News in
 Eufaula.
 Eufaula. Jan. 2.-(special.)-At a regu- lar meeting of Eufaula Lodge, No. Il, l. o. O. F., this week the following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing term pr. W. P. Copeland, N. G.: w. H. Dun- bar, V. G.; c. P. S. Daniel, Secretary William Petrey, Treasurer; J. K. Sans and J. B. Stewart Representatives to the Grand Lodge.
 E. s. Sheehan of this city has received telegram announcing the death of his nephew, Eugene Gibbons, at Slocum, De- ceased was a resident of this city the greater portion of his life. He was 35 years old and leaves a wife and several small children.
 The Eufaula Rifles, under command Of Lieutenant D. B. Mckenzie, held their regular monthly prize drill and muster Thursday evening. After spirited con- test. Henry Perkins was declared winner of the prize.
 A Lilliputian wedding which was given under the auspices of Miss Callie Couric at the Masonic Temple last night, was quite an interesting and entertaining af- fair and drew out a large gathering of spectators.
 A New Years german was enjoyed b, the young people in the dining hall o1 the National Hotel Wednesday evening Fulmore McTyer, assisted by Miss Dar- nald Seals, led the dance.
 A domino party was given Thursday evening at the armory of the Eufaula Rifles under the auspices of the U. D. C., and quite a nice sum was raised for the monument fund.
 The old variety works building which has been unoccupied about a dozen years, has been purchased by a strong firm here and will be put into good use in the near future.
 The public schools of the city will open for the spring term Monday morning The City Council, at it's next regular meeting will elect the Board of Educators for the new year.
 Information of the death of William McRae, young man about 30 years old who died at his home rear Clayton this week, has been received here
 Charlie Gibbons, who was shot through the lung by a negro, Henry Tichmor, just before Christmas, is said to be i'm proving and will recover
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Fire Department Record.

The Birmingham fire department during
 the year 1902 responded to 333 fires in the city limits. This report shows gain of | one over the report of alarms responded | to in 1901.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
BIG TIMBER DEAL.
Over s5,ooo A&es sold-Business

Over 65,oo0 AStes sold-Business
 Changes.
 RussellWlle, Jan. 3.-(Specia1 )-The timber land deal in this county lately closed out grows in importance and vol tune. new fields being added daily. The ultimate amount will much exceed the 5000 acres thought to be the limit. This deal 1t Is thought will almost exhaust the wild lands in the county before its is through with. Farmers are coming in daily and being paid off as their deeds are passed on.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
WOMAN MURDERER.

The Second One in Limestone in
 Eight Months. AeAeHs. Jan. .--(speciaL)-For the sec ond Gme within eight months. Lime
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Iargss. Clothing Store in Montgomery,
Largest Clothing in Montgomery
 Gentlemen'S Winter Suits,

The average 'round-stock is dreadfully monot- onous. Sameness, sameness, sameness. Whatever the price there's decided resemblance between all the styles. There's dead-level of mediocrity in quality, pattern and coorings The gathering here affords relief. Novelty, novelty, novelty. We show an immense variety of swell effects. Our garments have all the touches that only pains taking and careful tailors give Notice the finish ing. You've never seen better or finer.
 Today we. direct your attention to vast line ot business and dressy Suits made Of high class Chew iots, Homespuns, Tweeds, Worsteds and Cass- .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Kansas City Live Stock.
Naval Stores.

Naval Stores.
 Wilmington Jan. s.-Turpentine. firm, 53: receipts, so casks.
 Rosin-Firm, $1 1.356p1. 10; receipts. 459. Crude Turpentins-Firm, $.i0Q3. %; re- ceipts, 30.
 Savannah, Jan. 3.-Turpentine. firm, g 3-4 to 5S: receipts 51S, sales, 15O; ex- ports, 325 Rosin, firm; receipts, 6,4SO; sales. 3.655; exports, l,2A
 Charleston. Jan. 3.-Turpentine and rosin unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Jlmmy-Why did you slug him.
 Patsy-He said. '"Is is hot enough for yer?'-rlght after me goil had touched me fer ice creams an tree sodasi-Puck.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

When you hear a man complaining of having a wife to support it's a pretty safe bet that the aforesaid wife has to take in washing to support him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

A bulletin from the office of the Presi- dent of the Union Springs and Northern Railroad announces that after Monday, January 5. there will be a mail route es
 tablished over this road from Montgom- cry to Union Springs. This will give Union Springs an early morning mail go- ing out. and one incoming mail late at night. President Blount says that he will soon establish a double daily passenger service between Montgomery and Union Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
AUBURN EVENTS.
New Years Reception Given by Mrs
 Cary and Mrs. Wilmore.

Auburn. Jan. S.-(special.)-The most important social event in Auburn during the holidays. was the new years recep- ton by Mrs. c A. Carey and Mrs. J. J. Wilmore at the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Carey Thursday afternoon.
 It was an occasion when all that is best in the social life of Auburn showed to good advantage.
 Mrs. Carey and Mrs. Wllmors were as- sisted in receiving their guests by Mrs. Hudson of Montgomery, Mrs. Murren of Denver, Col. and Mrs. J. T. Anderson of Auburn.
 Miss Annie Laurie billiard entertained her friends at pleasant finch party Friday night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Almost all of the students of the Ala bama Polytechnic Institute are at their homes for the holidays. Most of them will return Monday to be present Tues day morning at the opening of college.
 The college authorities decided to give two weeks holiday as so many of the students go to their homes in distant parts of the State and one week gives them very little time to spend at home while the expense of going and returning is not less for a short holiday than it is for the longer time To make the vacation at this season of the year longer and the summer vacation shorter by as much seems desirable.
 Miss Elizabeth Thach. daughter of Pres ident c. c. Thach. is spending the holi- days at home from Spartanburg, s. C., where she is attending Converse College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

road are at work nine miles northeast of here. The line will pass about eleven miles east of Russellville. passing near Newburgh and going up the mountain south of west of Mount Hope. This Is said to be the Illinois Central from Jack son to Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
EXPLOSION OF GASOLINE.
Union Springs Fire Department Does
 Good Work.

Union Springs, Jan. 3.-(Special)-A se- rlous ire was narrowly averted this morning when a can of gasoline in a Chi nese laundry exploded. and set fire to a portion Of the building. The fire depart ment quickly responded and succeeded in extinguishing the flames.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Several men working for the General Electric Company in Atlanta. have been in town for several days past figuring with the Council in regard to putting in new electric lighting plant. Nothing definite was done at the meeting of the Council Thursday night, but it Is under stood that this matter will come up for final action at the next meeting of the Board.
 The registration books of Bullock Coun- ty have been closed and about 1,2T vot- CTS were registered. of which number only eight or ten were negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
D1sPENsARY ADVOCATES
Will Attempt to Establish One at
 Ashville.

Ashville, Jan. 3-(Special. )--The dispen- sary advocates are preparing to make an effort to get the coming Legislature to pass a dlspensary act for Ashville, and it is reported that an effort will be made to have one established at Pell City. This county has had a prohibition law for the past eight or ten years and those who are opposed to the establishment of the dis pensaries claim that the morals of the county were never better than they are at present. At all events the dispensary will not be established without a strong opposition.
 It is rumored that MT. NJ. M Smith, the Democratic candidate for the State Senate in the November election, against Senator J. A. Hurst, of EtOwah County, has decided to contest Senator Hurst 8 right to the office. It Is reported that enough precincts sent up returns with out the same being signed by he manage ment thereof. showing majorties for Sen ator Hurst, if thrown out would give MT. smith a majority. Those who have been looking into this matter think MT Smith will be successful In his contest.
 An effort will be made to get an act passed by the Legislature to give the voters of this est. Clair County a chance to vote for a bond issue for the purpose of building public roads.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

The public schools of the city will open for the spring term Monday morning. The City Council. at its next regular meeting Will elect the Board of Educators for the new year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Business changes here are C. W. Irwin, dry goods, sold out to 8. J. Petree, who has organized a stock company to con- duct tffe business. The same parties bought out L. s. McRight's Bookstore and bankrupt stock of Smith & Co.,, as- signee. N. s. Kartusky has moved his stock to Bessemer. Ala. CrosswhIte Bros. have moved to Haleyville, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Information of the death of William McRae, young man about 30 years old who died at his home near Clayton this week, has been received here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

The surveying corps for the new rail-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

The old variety works building, which has been unoccupied about dozen years, has been purchased by a strong firm here and will be put into good use in the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Charlie Gibbons, who was shot through the lung by a negro, Henry Tichmor just before Christmas, is said to be i'm. proving and will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

A domino party was given Thursday evening at the armory of the Eufaula Rifles under the auspices of the U. D, C., and quite nice sum was raised for the monument fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

A New Years german was enjoyed b: the young people in the dining hall o1 the National Hotel Wednesday evening Fulmore McTyer. assisted by Miss Dar- nald Seals, led the dance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

A Lilliputian wedding which was given under the auspices of Miss Callie Couric at the Masonic Temple last night, was quite an interesting and entertaining af- fair and drew out a large gathering of spectators.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

The Eufaula Rifles, under command Of Lieutenant D. B. Mckenzie, held their regular monthly prize drill and muster Thursday evening. After spirited con- test. Henry Perkins was declared winner of the prize,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
Development of the City Church.
rom the Christian City,


There has developed the institutional
church. You should visit one of these en-
terprises when full fledged. You enter
wide-open doors, which introduce you into
an institution resembling the modern de-
partment store. You are in the midst of
many apartments. in which are carried on
the divers departments Of work The (lu-
catfonal department extends the privileges
or leagues literary circles tract commits
sions, libraries, reading rooms. music
classes. mothers meetings, classes In voice
culture, history, printing. bookkeeping, etc.
The recreation department offers the op-
portunities of free excursions. stays in the
country; entertainment bureau, amusements
games. concerts, clubs, classes in calls
themes and physical culture military or
CARNATIONS. baths and a well-equipped
gymnasium. The Industrial department
comprehends carpentry. chairmaking sloyd
system, kitchen garden, cooking school.
sewing classes. etc. In the benevolent de-
partment you find day nurseries kinder
gartens, dispensaries and Dorcas societies
The relief department furnishes laundries
woodyards, tailor shops boarding houses,
coal clubs, societies for legal and medical
advice. employment bureau, etc. The bene-
hciary department offers the ADVANTAGES OF
q loan association, the provident loan So
ciety or the penny provident fund, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
INCREASE IN RECEIPTS.
More Coal of Both Varieties Coming
Into Washington.

A slight increase in the amount of coal
coming into the Baltimore and Ohio yards
Is noted today, while the usual number of
cars has been received over the Pennsylva-
MIA road Since last night fifty-eight cars
of hard coal and twenty-five cars Of soft
coal were received in the yards Of the for
mer railroad company and thirty-five car
loads each Of the anthracite and btu
minous product arrived in the Pennsyl-
vanfa yards. A train Of thirteen cars
loaded with anthracite is expected to arrive
over the Baltimore and Ohio late this aft
ernoon.
For several days previous to this consid-
cradle difficulty was experienced In I'M
loading the coal on account of the severe
weather which had caused the coal to
freeze in the cars. The warmer weather of
the past day so has, however, removed
that difficulty, and the unloading is pro-
crossing more rapidly.
Inquiry among local dealers is to the eff
feet that the demand for coal by CUSTOM
ers is about the same as usual, and no in
stances of suffering on account Of the
scarcity of fuel have been reported. The
anxious tension of the residents seems to
have been relieved, and a hopeful view of
the situation is entertained generally by
citizens Of Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-14
FARMING STATISTICS.
Opposition to Transferring Bureau to
the Census Office.

The advisability of transferring the sta
tistical bureau of the Department of Agri-
culture to the census bureau was under
discussion this morning before the House
committee on agriculture Secretary Will
son was heard, and made an earnest argu-
ment against the change. He said that the
farmers Of the country We're firm believers
In the Department of Agriculture, and con-
tributed to the statistical work. They took
pride In this work and believed in its &C
curacy. If it was put into the census bu-
reau, these same farmers would be preju-
diced against it and would cease their cor
respondence on the matter of crops and
the government would lose valuable expert
assistance in this line.
A committee from the National Board OF
Trade was also heard and also took the
same position. This committee consisted
OF W. S. Harvey, president of the board of
trustees of the Philadelphia Commercial
Museum; Charles B. Murray, secretary of
the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce.; J.
Z. Brown, statistician of the New York
Produce Exchange, and H. A. Wroth, sc Gre
tary of the Baltimore Chamber of Com
merce.
Mr.. Harvey explained that the committee
appearing had been appointed some months
ago to investigate the work of the various
government departments on crop statistics
that this investigation had been made and
that as a result the committee unqua.i-
1edly indorsed the position of the Secre-
tary of Agriculture and recomme nded that
the statistical bureau be allowed to con-
tinue it's work in the Department Of Agri-
culture.
No action was taken by the committee.