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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Library to Be Built.

The Building Committee of the Selma Library Association met in the library in the Hotel Albert this morning, President R. H. Mabry in the chair, and Rev. J. L.. Gross as secretary. It was decided that the City Council would be asked to guar antee to support the library should An drew Carnegie consent to provide funds for the building of one
 Those present were R. H. Mabry, Presi- dent of the Library Association; L. E.. Jeffries, Herman Eliasberg. R. E. Hard away, c. W. Hooper, Rev. A. A. Little, Rev. J. l.. Goss. Miss Mary B. Howard. Mrs. L. Lamar. Mrs Frederic Watson, Mrs. J. G. Converse, Mrs. c. w. Hooper and Mrs. B HI. Craig.
 The committee. after much discussion. decided to petition the City Council to guarantee to support the library if MT. Carnegie should decide to provide money to build one, and 70 to continue the work of soliciting subscriptions for a fund to assist the city, If necessary, In maintaining the library.
 The following committee was appointed to ask the City Council to guarantee the support of the library:
 l.. E. Jeffries, chairman; c. W. Hooper, Rev. A. A. Little, Herman Eliasburg, H. S. D. Mallory and F. M. Abbot.
 A communication from Colonel F. M. Abbott was read in which he generously made this offer:
 To be one of fifty to give $20 annually for ten years for the support of the li- brary; or one of forty to pay $2S; or one of thirty-four to pay $SO.
 Upon the reading of this communica- ton Herman Eliasberg. a member of the Committee, generously offered to con tribute like sums.
 After the building of the library had been discussed the committee discussed the question of the location of the lot on which the library might be constructed but no definite plans were decided upon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Study Club Elects Officers.

The Selma Study Club at meeting held at the residence of Mrs. c. w. Hooper, has elected the following officers to serve during the year beginning October l. 1903:
 Mrs. A. D. Pitts, President; Miss Bet tie Keith, First iVice-President: Miss Frances Holley. Second Vice-President; Mrs. J. F. Hooper. Secretary-Treasurer; Mrs. L. Lamar, State Director. The following committees were ap- pointed:
 Executive Committee-The officers, with Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. F. G. Du- Bose.
 Prospectus Committee-Miss Bettie Keith, chairman; Mrs. c. c. Grayson, Mrs. A. R. Reeves. Mrs. Eugene Robbins, Jr., Mrs. c. W. Hooper.
 The course of study to be followed next season will be selected by the Prospectus Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
CLOSE OF REVIVAL.
Able Sermons Preached at Tuskegee
 by Rev. MT. Mangum,

Tuskegee. March 6.-(SpeciaD-T pro- tracted meeting which mas been going on at the Methodist Church since the first of last week closed Wednesday night with twenty-two accessions to the church, who will be received into full connection next Sunday.
 Rev. T. F. Mangum, :he visiting minis ter from Montgomery, has preached SC ries of able and eloqIent sermons since the inception of the meeting. all of which were largely attended. MT. Man gums father, Dr. Mangum of Eufaula was stationed at Tuskegee a number of years ago aui has many friends and ad- mirers here who have listened to the ear nest sermons of his son with much inter- est and pleasure.
 The new Mayor and Board of Aldermen were sworn in yesterday and took up their respective duties of office The fol- lowing officers were sworn in by the re- tiring Mayor, J. R. Wood: O. s. Lewis, Mayor; w. H. Crawford. D. E. Laslie, NJ L. Swanson. John S. Drakeford w. A. Cloud and C. w. Hare, Councilmen.
 At meeting of the new Board, after taking the oath of office, the following officers were chosen; w. A. Cloud, Sec retary; w. H. Crawford, Auditor: D. E. Laslie, Treasurer; s. Y. Taylor. Town Marshal.
 Capt. s. B. Paine, who has been confin- ed with a severe spell of sickness for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
solicited and a Change.

Auction Sale.-The Nash lots to be sold next Monday, Il o'clock, Artesian Basin; prospective buyers have asked for longer terms, hence the terms will be all cash. or Ia cash. 1-3 six months. and 1-3 twelve months with per cent interest
 -adv, Chandler & Douglass.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

dermen. The opposition to this ticket did not go into the primary. claiming that the call was not legal and hence a lively fight Is anticipated at the election in April, No nomination was made foa Chief of Police and this will no doubt bG the hardest fight. The present incumbent J. J. Tiller. Is being opposed by s. Kirk land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

The pupils of the music and elocution, department of the college gave "The old Maids Convention" at the auditorium last night. The attendance was large and quite a nice sum was realized for the li- brarY fund
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
A. P. F. Urquay Leads in the Race
 for Mayor.

Alexander City, March 6.-(SpeciaD-The city primary passed off quietly here today and 172 votes were boiled. The vote for Mayor stood: F. M Douglass 24; A. P. F. Urquay. 67; J. R. Watkins, 52 Welch, 3O
 The following Councilmen were elected A. L. Harland, T. w. Harris. T. c. Rus sell and A. J. Stewart w w. Robinson and J. L. Thompson tied. each receiving S5 votes.
 A s. Turner was elected Marshal by 1C majority.
 The ticket elected stands pledged to city improvements and the city may look for material developments In the coming twelve months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
DEATH OF GUS MCCLELLAN.
He Was a Prominent Farmer oi
 Henry County.

Abbeville. March .-(special.)-Gus Me Lellan, one of Henry Countys most prominent citizens and farmers. died last night after several weeks of suffering from fever. He Is survived by a wife and a number of small children. Mir. Mcclellan was well and favorably known in this section and his untimely death is sincerely mourned by his numerous friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
No Transfer on M. G B.

Notwithstanding the fact that the steamer Bethea has been removed from the Tombigbee River bridge, traffic on the cad is still interrupted. and through trains between Selma and Mobile are an- nulled.
 The railway officials have so far disre- garded the possibility of transferring pas- sengers as this might not only be diffi- cult but dangerous, and all through pas sengers are carried either by Meridian or Montgomery or Flomaton.
 Work on the bridge is being pushed as rapidly as possible, but 1t cannot yet be determined when traffic will be resumed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
The Preventive.

Smart Set.
 Estelle-Jessica was terribly frightened I hear, and only one hing prevented hel teeth chattering.
 May-What was that?
 Estelle-They were on her dresser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Political Fight Is Hot

What promised to be the tamest political campaign in the history of Selma seems now the bitterest political fight known in
 this city for many years and the primary for municipal offices next Monday is watched with the closest interest. Mat ters were precipitated today by the broad- casting of dodgers, which are alleged, whether Intentionally or not, to have cast aspersions upon the character of one or more of the present occupants of munich pal offices and which in more than one instance almost led to personal combat
 There are two parties in the campaign and while they are hardly distinguished in name or public platform the difference between the two Is no less strongly felt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Mrs. Fl. H. MIlev Dead.

Mrs. H. H. Miley died this morning at the city infirmary.
 The deceased was the wife of H. H. Miley, a prominent citizen of South Side and was about fifty years of age. She is survived by her husband and several children.
 Mrs. Miley was well known in Dallas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Ash Wednesday is the day when a good many people settle down to watch other church people, to see If they keep up the sacrifice they announced they intend ed to make during Lent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Interest in city politics overshadows everything else. In the primary Tuesday Hon. Robert Newman was renominated for Mayor. z. w. Bland. z. W. Laney
 Jr., R. c. Bland and Carl Espy for AL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Encouraging bulletins are received daily from the physicians who are attend ing Hon. John B Ward in his serious ill., ness in Montgomery. It is hoped that he will be able to be brought home in a few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

The dispensary opened for business Wednesday afternoon and seems to be doing a good business. Lloyd Long is dis penser and B. c. Ward assistant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

One of the most pleasant meetings the Literary and Scientific Association has enjoyed this season was held at the home of Miss Bessie Ward. George Eliot's life and works was the subject under discus sion Miss Ward read a paper on George Eliot as editor, novelist, essayist. |" George Eliot as a poet" was Professor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Bob Donnor who has been employed In Anniston, has returned to Selma and &C., cepted a position in the Southern Rail- way shops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
A Slight Blaze

The fire department was called put this morning to extinguish a slight blaze on Alabama between Franklin and Green Streets. The damage was slight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

The many friends of Mrs. M. E. Mo Voy are delighted to learn that she is said to be recovering from her serious illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
T,ocal and Personal-

A. D. Pitts returned this morning from Faunsdale where he has been at the bed side of Hon. Mimms Walker. He reports Mir. Walker is much improved.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
REBUILDING IN GREENSBORO.
Structures Destroyed by Fire Will B.
 Restored,

Greensboro, March 6,-(SpeciaD-1n spite of the bad spell of weather. the brick ma sons are hard at work on the Blunts building. It will contain three stores with an opera house and several offices above and will be quite as handsome and com mOdious as that destroyed by fire.
 Charles Ramsey is also having rebuilt his two stores destroyed by fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Simeon Watts has entered into partner ship with E. E. Aperson in the Selmf steam laundry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

pr. Dan B. Edwards. Jr., of South Sid was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

The new Mayor N. L. Castleman, and the new Council took charge and at the meeting held A. c. Jones was elected Secretary and Treasurer: J. Erwin, Mar shal; L. B. Sledge, City Tax Assessor and Collector and Thomas E. Knight, City Attorney
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Hon. A. H. steinhart of Greenville, wa in the city this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Dave Vaughan. a prominent planter Catherine. is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
several weeks, is reported better though he is not able to be up town as yet.

pr. Baker and Mrs. R. H. Abercrombie are visiting at the home of Judge and Mrs M. B. Abercrombie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Joe Robbins. a prominent citizen o Hamburg, Is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Hon. Charles Brown of Birmingham formerly Attorney General of Alabama. Is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

MT. and Mrs. T. F. Toomey of Pil Hill are at the Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Miss Jessie Wallace of Franklin. Tenn. is the guest of Mrs. w. L. Thompson on Dallas Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

E. F. Sheppard, a prominent citizen of West Dallas, is registered at the Hotel Albert.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Price 10 Cents.
$4.o0 per Year.

ANY NEwsDEALER WILL FORWARD YOUR SUBSCRIPTION. or send direct to TOWN TOPICS, 452 Fifth Ave-, New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate have been filed in the Probate Court:
 B. J. Schuster and wife to Charles s. Butler lot Is in block 20 of PlattenbuIg 6 addition; consideration. $500.
 l.. Lamar and others to A. F. Blalock lot in block A in Stafford; consideration. s15o.
 H. M. and E. H. Smith to A. F. Hla- lock, lot in block A in Stafford; conad- eration. $.
 M. c. and W. W. Franklin to c. Le- noir, the "Brazeale Place,55 $50 acres more or less, in Sections 30 and 31. town ship 15. range 9; consideration, s65o. F. Watson, trustee. to o. M. Cawthon lots ', 8, and 35 in North Highlands consideration, $575.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

John l.. Jemison of Birmingham Is visitor to the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

A. L. Bennett of Faunsdale is in th' city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
The Newc of Selma.

County and her death Is the source of general regret to large number of friends and acouaintances in this city.
 The funeral will occur at Shiloh Church tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
Negroes to Rally.

The Western Railway of Alabama has given notice that on Sunday. Match 22 it will give cheap rates to White Hall. a station thirty miles east of Selma. Sn &C., count of a large gathering of members of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church.
 It Is said the gathering will be n the nature of a camp meeting and will be the signal for the gathering of negroes from all over the State.
 Bulletins have been issued to the col ored population of this section but it can not be learned whether the meeting will be strictly of a religious nature or whetfer 1t will be political
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Capt. s. B. Paine. who has been confin- ed with a severe spell of sickness for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Editor Yerby of The Greensboro Watch man says that during February 927 inches of rain fell. as much as fell In the two preceding Februaries. And still 1t rains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Prof, E. L. Colbeck of the Southel University is i'll at a sanatorium.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Mrs. George A Searcy of Tuscaloosa made a visit to her father, Col W. C. Tunstall, and family the past week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

pr. and Mrs. William B. Hall have re. turned from Mexico and are guests al "Contentment"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Mrs. A. Inge Seden returned to Mobile after visit to her parents, Dr. and Mrs. Cobbs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

George Moslander. representing a Chi cago house. spent a few days of this week with his family here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Miss Hattie Clarke, who has been in Abingdon, Va, for several years, Is visit ing at "Glencairn."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07
PRIMARY IN ALEXANDER CITY

R. F. Otis of Columbia, S. C., is on , visit to his mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-07

Hon. w. B. Inge is at home after visit to relatives in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Virginia will Get Money.

Washington, April 7.-Senator Daniel of Virginia has been advised by the Comp troller of the Treasury that an official decision has been reached and a settle ment-by offsetting of the claims-made of the long standing claims of the United States and the State of Virginia against each other. The claims amounted to nearly $2.00O,o0O each. By the terms of the settlement Virginia will receive a check for s and some interest bearing Virginia State bonds that have been held by the United States. These bonds, 1t is said, will amount to more than $500,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
McALPINE IS CONVICTED.
Negro gets Five Years for Man
 slaughter.

William McAlpine, charged with the murder of Henry Cotton. negro was convicted of manslaughter in the second degree by jury In the City Court of Montgomery yesterday. His penalty was fixed at five years imprisonment
 About a year ago. Henry Cotton was cut in downtown saloon by McAlpine. Several days later he died. In the mean time McAlpine had disappeared from Montgomery but was caught in Birming- ham by policemen.
 Mary Young, a negro charged with the murder of her husband, Frank Young which occurred on March 1 a year ago, was acquitted by the jury. The evidence proved conclusively that the shooting of Frank Young by his wife was purely ac- cidental. The case was submitted by both sides without argument.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
lTIMBERLAKE IS OWNER.
Street Railway Not Interested i,
 Baseball League.

"Wul you please publish the fact that the Montgomery Street Railway Is not interested in the Interstate Baseball League, Said J. B. Timberiake, Manager of the Montgomery Club yesterday.
 Mir. Timberlake added that while oth- CTS were interested with him in his base ball enterprise, neither Richard TilIs nor Raphael Semmes, General Manager of the Montgomery Street Railway, had any interest in the enterprise.
 The organization meeting Sunday" said Mir. Timberlake, was not held in the oHices of the Str >et Railway Con- pany, as has been stated. We met quiet ly in private room at the G,enmore Hotel"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
CENTRAL OF GEORGIA.
Rumors of Disagreement in the
 Management.

A statement has gone out from Atlanta. Ga., to the effect of disagreement be- tween J. F. Hanson. Chairman of the Board of Directors, and J. M. Egan, Pres ident of the Central of Georgia Railroad, of such a character as may lead to withdrawal of one or the other from the position now occupied. The matter will come to a head at a directors meeting on the 18th inst.
 A telegram from Savannah. says:
 Local directors of the Central of Geor- gia Railroad Company were asked to- night about the rumor in Atlanta of a conflict between Chairman of the Board J. F. Hanson of Macon and President John M. Egan. All three of those seen said that they do not credit the report and that they believe that relations be- tween the two chief officers are thorough ly amicable.
 At the last quarterly meeting" said one of the directors, there was perfect harmony between the Chairman and Pres ident. There was not the slightest dis cord. In fact so excellent was the report of operations rendered by MT. Egan that he was congratulated upon 1t. Major Han son particularly expressing the satisfac- ton 1t afforded the Board to receive such a report"
 President Egan is not in the city and in- uuiry among the Centrars operating offi- cials failed to disclose any disagreement between the Chairman of the Board and the President.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

E.IesanLy e.eclisc ilkDteu cInIng cars aae run oA ualns l and ( between HLrningnam sAd SsW Orleans. Lebanon JunctAon anu Ctncin- 4Al; also trains z ana between AonISoaAA- cry and Guthris. Ky. Service Q Ia carte.
 New and hanoSomely buiII cnalr CATS tsesrD freed are operated on trains and { between Cincinnati and New OrIeans hign pack ssaI coaches And chair cars are also run vn all through trains between Cincinnati. Louisville, st. Louis. EvansVtie. Memphis. HAshviiis anu New Orleans.
 Train No. l carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Chicago. Cincinnati and New York tu New Orleans.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from Cincinnati and New York to New orleans and Chicago to St- Petersburg; also through tourist seepers to San Francisco. leaving Montgomery at s:k ?. m Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
TO IMPROVE PLANT.
Additions to Net and Twine Mill
 at Anniston.

Additions to Net ana 1Wlne miAA
 at Anniston.
 Anniston, April 7.-(Special.)-H. F. Willia mson, local manager Of the Ameri- can Net and Irvine Company. has receiv- ed instructions from the office of the company at Boston to build a new engine room and d moistening department for the plant here. The company contem- plates largely increasing the capacity Of its plant here during the year and the work may be authorized at any time Mir, Williamson will also begin the erec- tion at once of quite number or new houses for the operatives. These they will be permitted and encouraged to purchase on the installment or co-opera- tive plan.
 The plant of the Anniston Rolling Mill Company was sold under mortgage yes- terday and was bid in by W. w. String fellow for the Anniston Rolling Mills. which concern held the mortgage. The purchase price was S20SIS, the amount due on the mortgage. The property has who will arrange for future disposition of it No definite arrangements for the resumption of work has yet been made, but it is quite probable that the plant will be put in operation at an early date. W. H. Weller and J. H. Harden are ne- gotiating for the plant, and 1t is thought that they will secure control of 1t. If they do, it will be put in operation soon. 
 Ed Morris. colored, shot Bob Pope, colored, near Gates saw mill at Peace burg, last Saturday evening. The negro Morris ordered Pope to stay away from his house while he was away at Gadsden at work. He came home and found Pope boarding there. and he went over to the mill and wanted Pope to settle up. Pope refused, and he then shot Pope In the arm and back. Morris left Sunday for Gadsden.
 D. B. Lacy of the Alabama Construc- tion Company has made another contract with the Seaboard Air Line for grading twelve miles of track from Tampa to the Coosa River. He is moving his gang this week from across the Coosa to a new location midway between Tampa and the river MT. Lacy says that not foot of the old F. and W. grade will be used on this entire twelve miles op which he has contract. though the old road VIII be crossed frequently. It is the peIeI oi MT. Lacy that the Seaboard intends to run its main line into the city of Annis- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
ELECTION IN TUscUMB1A.
Present Mayor and Aldermen Ar
 Again Chosen.

Tuscumbia, April 7.-tSpecial.)-In the city election held for the selection of a Mayor and four Councilmen. the pres ent officers were elected without oppo- sition. 0. c. Simpson was reelected Mayor; F. A. Devere, Alderman Ward l; W. K. Sevier, Alderman Ward 2; C. A. Rowland. Alderman Ward 1; Shelby Gris- ham, Alderman Ward 3; D. E. Moody, City Clerk; W. E. Ayccck, Treasurer, and w. c. Jefrries, Marshal The latter was opposed by William Gipson. who received 66 votes to the formers 1A. But little interest was manifested, owing to but one ticKet being in the field.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

4nursuAy anu SaturuAy. VIA New Orls&ns and southern Pactho
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS from New Orleans to New York and CIn ,innat. and St. Petersburg to Chicago, nAakln direct connection at Nashville MIIa lnrvux} sleeper to St. Louis.
 Train No. carries through Pullman sleep CTS fIom New Orleans to New York. Cincta. natl and Chicago without change.
 All through trans make vIose connections ai Cincinnati, Evansville, SI Lotus and New Or, leans for all points North. South. Eass aat West.
 FVr further information pertaining to ratea. routes and schedules consult tlcket agents L. ana k. k- k.. or write or call on w. L. BEASLEY, Passenger Agent. CuIoa station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
Your Easter Suit

satisfaction when you don it Sunday morning. Our suits are designed, cut. tailored and trimmed with one end in view---to disarm the criticism of the most critical.
 It is but natural that the better class of buy CTS in this community should turn to this shop, for it is here that new styles sanctioned by good taste and fashion first make their ap- pearance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08
COURT AT GREENSBORO.
Spring Term Begins With a Full
 Attendance.

Greensboro, April 7.-(Special )-The spring term of the Circuit Court con vened here yesterday with a full attend ance from the surrounding country. Judge Moore is presiding. with Solicitor Quarles in his place. One minor case was disposed of.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

The Methodist Church. which has fe- gently undergone remojeling, was opened to the public Sun'lay for the first time. Nearly 5000 has ae1 expended in re- pairs, and 1t Is no v conceded u be one of the most attractive and beautiful churches in this section of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-08

A man likes to call on female intellect hut to live with female. 1ntsllizenee