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Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

II is a blessed thing to be a trium-
plant woman nowadays. The trium-
plant woman conquers her work; the
work never conquers her. The tri-
umphant woman conquers her DISPOSE
ton. Quick temper is often spoken of
as nervousness. and thus nervousness
is made to cover a multitude of sins,
but the farmer was not far from wrong
when he called it "cussedness" Dear
mother, If you excuse your nervous
ness or quick temper by the plea that
you were born So" then there is all
the more need for you to be born
again. There is more womanhood and
courage sometimes in holding ones
tongue when things go wrong than in
facing the forceps.-Home Science
Magazine.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

John Trow, Kimball w. Morse and
Frank p. Cave of Barre, stockholders
of the Corson Gold Mining company OF
Manchester, n. H., have brought SUIT
against the directors of the company
for $4,000. They claim that their
money was secured through false rep
reservations of the company.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

For 1925
McCIure's, Magazine
Munsey's Magazine
Cosmopolitan, Magazine
The vermonter,
harper's Bazaar
L aides Home Journal
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

o. Taylor Whistles for sOcIn sad invalid uses,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Diphtheria is prevalent at Wood
stock. The primary school, where near
Is all the cases seemed to originate,
has been closed.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

A complete plan for the extermina-
,tion of Sicilian and Italian blackmail-
ing societies in the United States is
reported to have been mapped out
Agents of the secret service branch of
the treasury, postoffice department in
spectors and police operatives of New
York. Philadelphia, Chicago and or
other cities, will participate and 1t Is
proposed that a death blow shall be
dealt the foreign bands who have grown
bold during recent weeks. Chicago
and Philadelphia have powerful socie-
ties. but in New York there is said to
exist the largest and most desperate
band ever organized in America. Its
operations include atrocious and mys-
terious murders, kidnappings and thou
sands of successful attempts to black
mail and extort money from wealthy
and respectable Italians.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Former Congressman William NJ
Springer Of ulinois, died at Washing
ton. Friday. aged II years, He was
elected to congress in 1872 serving I'M
til 1895. where he was one Of the demo-
cratic leaders for a considerable period
He was at one time prominent candi-
date for speaker of the house. He
was the author of the bills granting
statehood to washington. Montana
North and South Dakota, and terri
torial form Of government to Oklaho-
ma,
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

William Rouse of Pawtucket, X. l.,
will build a large butter factory at
Montgomery, to commence business
Feb. /.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Because OF a water famine at st. AL
bans the use of all water motors mas
been discontinued.
Windham County reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1901-1906, 1903-12-11

Inc western IllHe pNltl VIM PiV-
cured. for $4,000, a new ear which was
grated upon his head after being cut
BY degrees from another man, has re-
turned to New York from the private
hospital in Philadelphia where the
operation was conducted by New
York surgeon. Circulation has been
established in the foreign flesh, and
apparently the operation was sue
cess. The man who sold his ear has
returned to his home near Pittsburg,
Pa. where he has a wife and child
There has been n fight at Durby
Arabia, between British marines and
the forces of the sultan of Somaliland
at Durby. Commander Grant and so
of the crew of the British warship Mo-
hawk landed at Durby, and tried to
hold a conference with the sultan and
500 Somalis over the death of the Ital-
ian Lieut.. Granau, who was killed by
Somalis. The sultan refused to dis
cuss the matter. and said he would
fight it out The commander and
the sultan then retired to their respec-
tive forces, which opened fire. Com
mander Grant was wounded in the
thigh and one marine was killed. The
British returned to the Mohawk.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
POLICE BILL SIGNED
GOVERNOR APPROVES OF MONT
 GoMERY COMMISSION.
He Says People Should Be Given | Chance to Test Its Constitu- < tionality-Five Men to r. Choose Force.

Governor Jelks yesterday morning hgned the Montgomery Police Commis- sion bill and 1t Is now the law.
 The bill provides that the incoming Montgomery City Council shall, as soon as 1t Is organized next October elect five Police Commissioners and fix their sal aries at a sum not greater than $l20 a year each.
 The terms of the Police Commissioners are to be graded. There are to be short and long term Commissioners who are to have complete control of the Mont gomery Police Department
 The Chief of Police, the Captain of Police. the Sergeants and all patrolrnen sioners.
 The bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Screws and was amended in the House by MT. Goodwin. The House amendment provided for election of the Commissioners by the Council instead of by the people as was contemplated by the original bill.
 When the measure reached Governor Jelks a determined effort was made by opponents of the bill to get the Governor to exercise the veto power. Briefs were filed with the Governor contendhg that the bill was unconstitutional and lawyers argued the question before him.
 'The bill was passed by the Represen- tatives of Montgomery" said Governor Jclks after signing 1t. "They understand the conditions and the people presumably want the Commission. The doubt cast upon the constitutionality of the meas are may be determined by those who are interested. I am of the opinion that those who want the bill to become a law should at least have a right to put it's validity to the test"
 The question of candidates for places on the Commission has not been agitated and probably will not be. until the sum mer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Campaign on in Earnest.

The candidates for municipal offices are becoming more frequent and the cam paign Is becoming quite active. The hard est fights will be for the honor of sitting in the City Council.
 In the Second Ward R. R. Kornegay. Aaron Maas, Dr. T. P Whitby and R H. Agee wish to enter the Council and in the Fourth Ward there are five candi- dates, R. D. Berry, L. D. Mullen, J. E. McMullen, +. K. Marshall and Frank " Elder. Councilman F. M. Donnor may also be a candidate from the Fourth. In the Fifth Ward there are expected to be four seekers after the two council of fees but none has yet announced. In the First and Third Wards there are only two candidates.
 Dr. l. c. Skinner Is a candidate for the office of City Physician to succeed Dr. B. B. Rogan, who will not stand for re- | election. Dr. Skinner is a popular physi- clan and will probably have no opposi- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
LOW RATES WEST
Via Louisville A Nashville E

Via Louisville 6 Nashville R. R. On February 17th, the L. and N. R. R. will sell cheap one-way Colonist tickets from Montgomery to all points in Texas. Oklahoma and Indian Territories, and to certain points in Louisiana, Arkansas and Missouri.
 For particulars, call on s. T. Surratt, Union Ticket Agent, Montgomery. Ala. or write or call on W. L. Beaslsy,
 Passenger Agent. adv-u-thu-sat. Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Cotton Still Rising.

In the local market today cotton was quoted at 99-16 middling basis. A few sales are reported but offerings are very light. The remarkable fact that the Selma spot market Is as high as New York is explained, as has been previously stated as the result of the demands made by mills in the South.
 While middling was officially quoted at the Cotton Exchange at 1-2, actual sales were much higher. One lot of twenty bales is reported to have been sold at g S-4 middling basis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Cheap Rates West via L. 6 N. R. R.

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and Including April Ast, 1903, Homeseekers excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2,0O for the round trip to all points in Texas. Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited 22 days for return journey, with stop-over privileges at all points within homeseekers' terri tory on going trip.
 For further particulars, call on s. T, Suratt, T. A.. or call on or write w. L.. Beasley. Pass. Agent, Union" Station, Montgomery, Ala. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Caskey, Moore. Green, Fielder, Pearl and Ruby Rouse, Robbins. Fitzpatrick, Lull. Humphries, Hohenberg, Bradford, Mcknight and Debardelabon. After the game an elegant luncheon was served and the prizes for the successful (and most unsuccessfuD player in the game of Crokinole were awarded. Miss Green won the first prize a cake plate and Mrs Golson the second, a bottle of catsup
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Larrabee- -MiIIiken

Florence, Feb. B.-(Speclal .)-The mar riage of Miss Louise Mllliken and Ben Paul Larrabee of Columbia, Tenn. oc cured yesterday morning at the home of the brides mother on Court Street Miss Milliken is the grand daughter of General S. D. Weakley and a popular society girl of Florence. Mr. Larrabee is in the mail service on the Louisville and Nashville railroad They arc both natives of this city. They will make their home in Columbia, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
To Aid the Elks.

The Selma lodge of Elks will form a Ladies' Auxiliary. the members of which will be asked to assist the Elks in build ing their club house. The lodge appointed V. B. Atkins, H. Franelich, Maurice Leh- man. Lee Hooper and Emile Schweizer as a committee to organize the auxiliary To this committee has been added l.. E. lief
 fries, c. G. Vaughan, w. R. Peacock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
MAORI GRAs FEBRUARY 2SRD
 AND BATH.

New Orleans, La, Mobile. Ala,
 Pensacola, Fla.
 On account of the Mardi Gras festivi- tles at the above mentioned cities the Louisville and Nashville Company will sell round trip tickets from all points on it's lines from February 17th to 2srd. in elusive at one fare, good for return triu until February 18th. By depositinR tick cts with joint agent on or before Febru- ary 18th, and payment of fee of soc at time of deposit. an extension of final limit to March l4th may be obtained.
 For further information ask ticket ,axent or write or call on w. L. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu-thu-sat Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Racket Store Assigns.

c. c. Scurry. proprietor of a five and ten cent store," on Broad Street has made general assignment for the benefit of creditors. The liabilities are $1.452. Il. The assets are not known, but are said to be equal to the liabilities. w. R. Walker Is assignee
 The liabilities are distributed as follows: J. H. Robbins & Sons. S4534; Benish and Meyer, $3S; Eliasberg Brothers, s9S27; M. woolsey, s1OO; William Kotch Importing Company. $l00: c. B. Rouss. a071.1 10.
 MT. Scurry has claimed his exemptions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
City Court Adjourns.

The City Court of Selma, Judge John W. Mabry presiding. adjourned this after noon. Today was devoted to felony trials.
 The case of most interest, the State against Wilson Ross, colored, charged with forgery in the second degree was continued, as was the case against Sam Lassiter. charged with removing proper ty, under lien. Willie Tate, colored was fined $50 for carrying concealed weapon, William Davis pleaded guilty to a charge of burglary, but sentence has not been pronounced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Fire on Church Street

Fire damaged the home of R. Lewis on Church Street this afternoon to the ex- tent of $50, a serious conlagra ton being avoided by the prompt assistance of the fire department. The fire is thought to have been started by MT. Lewis's little brother, who was playing with matches in the house. The loss is covered bv in- surance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
COLD IN PULLMAN,
For a Time the Mercury Was in the
 Vicinity of Zero.

Cullman. Feb. s.-(Special. )-After several days rain the first snow of the season struck Cullman yesterday, accom- panied by nearly a blizzard. At o'clock the thermometer fell to g degrees, at 8 o'clock 1t was IA degrees. and this morn ing degrees. It Is thought during the night 1t was close to zero. This is the coldest weather had here this winter. Not much harm Is done. except to winter oats which were sowed recently, and had just sprouted. On account of the warm weather last week people thought spring was near, and some had already planted garden vegetables. which now are ruined.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
A Child Badly Burned.

The 7-year-old daughter of Mir, and Mrs J. B. Nabers who resides at 90 Florence Street, was painfully burned this after noon. her dress catching fire from the grate near which she was playing. The lit- tie girl was standing in front of an open fire in the house when he clothes were ig- nited. Before the flames could be extin- guished by her mother, the child was bad ly injured on the face, arms and body. She Is not thought to have been fatally burned. Mrs. Nabers was badly burned on the hands while trying to save her child.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Tuscaloosa Likes the Idea of a New
 Public Bidding.

Tuscaloosa, Feb. is-(speciaD - The Board of Trade has sent telegram to Congressman John F. Bankhead at Wash angton congratulatiag him on the sue cessful termination of his efforts in be- half of the appropriation bill at Wash Ington for a provision of $75OO for a site for a public building here. The Board re- quests that he adase them by wire on the massage of the bll so that they may se- cure options on suitable locations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Harvey Lewis of Lumberton, Miss, has heen in the city for the purpose of releas- ing on bail his brother. Barney Lewis, who has been in jail here for several weeks on a charge of robbing the express safe at Reforn about two years ago of s4OOO. The bond was fixed at s25O The brothers left yesterday for their home in Mississippi.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
A Mothers Recommendation.

have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem edy for a number of years and have no hesitancy in saying that 1t is the best remedy for coughs, colds and croup nave ever used in my family. I have not words to express my confidence in this remedy.-Mrs. J. A. Moore, North Star, Mich. For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Publishers in Session.

New York, Feb. 1S.-The seventeenth annual meeting of the American news paper Publishers Association was con tinued today. There was a full repre- sentation at the meeting which was an executive one and which was devoted to general discussion of the labor ques- ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
wETUMPKA ENTERTAINMENTS.
Miss Rockwell of Pittsaeld, Mass,
 the Guest of Honor.

the GueSt or donor.
 Wetumpka, Feb. 1S.-(Special. .)-The evening of St. Valentines day, Miss Ella Green entertained the young society peo- ple in compliment to Miss Rockwell of Pittsfeld, Mass. Miss Green home was artistlcally decorated for the occasion and the time was delightfully."- spent in con- test wherein a dozen questions and a penny were given to each guest and the answer to the questions was found on the penny. Miss Mary Robinson won the first prize a box of candy, and MT. Archie CAntelou carried away string of pennies, the second prize. Delicious ices were served during the evening
 Miss Rockwell was the guest of honor when Mrs s. J. McMorris entertained Monday afternoon from to 6. Mrs. McMorris's receiving rooms were beau tiful in their decorations of jonquils, mar cIssus and dGfrodils. Thousands of vio- let. were banked on the mAntels in a very effective manner. Among the guest to meet Miss Rockwell were Mesdames Acree of Newton, Holmes and Beers of Birmingham. McD. Cain. F. w. Lull, M M. Hohenberg, Homer Parker, L. c. Can telou, w. NJ. Gamble. F. l.. Tate, J. R. Gamble. John Cain, Golson, Eugene Ed wards. W. O. Robbins, J. J. Cain, E. D Smith. l.. M. Cain. F. B. McCaskey, Eula Moore L. W. Meek: Misses Anderson of Philadelphia; Penick, Cain. Neville. Mo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
LOW RATES WEST
Via Louisville & Nashville R.

Beginning February 18th, and continu- ing up to April 3Oth. cheap one-way colon ist tickets will be sold from Montgomery to points In New Mexico, Arizona, Colo rado, Utah, Wyoming, Montana, Nevada. and all points in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia.
 For full particulars concerning rates and routes, call on s. T. Surratt, U. T. A, Montgomery, or call on or write
 w. L.. Beasey,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu-thu-sa Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

The two sores now occupied by the Postal Teleffaph Gable Company and John Wrigh1s barber shop were sold this morning at l o'clock to the highest bid der for the division of the property. The frontage is 29 1-2 feet and 52 feet deep. 1t was puI3hased by T. D. and w. N.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Harmony Club to Entertain.

The members of the Harmony Club will be entertained with presentation of a comedy entitled "Betrothed to a But Ter" on Monday evening. The play to be enacted by several talented members of the club.
 The following Is the cast:
 Edward Ralston ..........Ralph Goldsmith Chauncey Oglethorpe ........Emile Karpe Sierra Bengaline ......Miss Estelle Adler Lady Guinevere ...... Mrs. Morris Meyer Mrs. Ondego Jones Miss Florette Meyer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
B. F. Wilson Qualified as Referee.

B. F. Wilson recently appointed by Judge Thomas G. Jones of the United States District Court to be referee in bankruptcy in Selma has qualified his bond having been formally approved. MT. Wilson succeeds w. R. Shafer. now a member of the Legislature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
The Convention Postponed.

The convention of Secretaries of the Railroad Young Mems Christian Associa- ton, to have been held here, was post opned by Secretary c. F. Warner of Sell ma, all of the expected delegates except International Field Secretary H. o. Will Hams being unable to attend on account of illness or pressing business. The date for holding the postponed meeting will be set later
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Two Resolutions Introduced in
 Council are Tabled.

Council are Tabled.
 Eufaula, Feb. S.-(SpeciaD-At a called meeting of the City Council B. B. Me- Kenzie offered a resolution that the Fi- nance Committee be instructed to take such steps may be necessary (with- out cost to the city) to secure the enact ment by the Legislature of bill to have the voters of Beat vote as to whether they desire a dispensary and to enact such laws as may be necessary to put the dispensary in operation if the people vote in favor of it. Upon motion the res- olution was tabled. A motion was then made that the Council appropriate s1Oo to pay man to go O Montgomery to work for a dispensary bill. This motion was also tabled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Steamers Arrive.

The river steamers Mary and City of Mobile arrived in Selma today with good freight and passenger lists. The Mary re- turned to Mobile and the Mobile to Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Selwyn Scott, son of Colonel s. S. Scott arrived today from Virginia with his bride and will visit his father several days MT. and Mrs. Scott have just re- turned from a trip to Washington and New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Aduertising Men Meet

New York Feb. ls.-The annual meet ing of the American Advertising Agents Association was held here today and a new board of directors elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Mir. J. M. Jones of Kansas has suc- ceded MT. R. W. Clark in the position recently resigned by the latter at the college and will have charge of the De- partment of Animal Industry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Entire stock of merchandise for merly at Pike Road, Ala. For full particulars, address or call on
 L. Steiner, as Trustee, care Steiner, Lobman 6 Frank. -5t,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

A peculiar accident happened to Henry Wauckler, Sr.. recently. While trying to draw water from his well the well box turned over and he fell into the well, which had about feet of water in it. Luckily the rope and bucket were nang ing in the well to which Wauckler held himself until hls wife with the assistance of neighbors could pull him out. He escaped with a severe shaking up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
The Newc of Selma.

Emile Karpe, Chambliss Keith, c. A. Pat terson and L. Bemish. The committee will meet tomorrow and invite their friends among the fair sex to convention to be held in the near future for the purpose of perfecting the organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

The Oriental Carnival Company. which filled weeks engagement here last week, collected in gross receipts 5000. The Roanoke Volunteer Fire Company re- ceicved 10 per cent of the receipts. The concern went from here to Dadeville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Friday afternoon the senior and junior classes will play football for the cham pionship of the college for the session of 1902-19O3.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
AUBURN NOTES.
The Senior Class Exercises to Occur
 Friday Morning.

Auburn, Feb. 1s.-(Special.) )-The an nual exercises of the senior class at the Alabama Polytechnic Institute will be held in Langdon Hall Friday morning Feb. %.
 The officers of the class are Henry Younge president: A. II. Caddel, his- torian: J. K. Searcy. orator; F.. R. Tabor, poet; w. L. Thornton. prophet
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
WHEREFORE.
Two Popular Young Persons O.
 Roanoke Married.

Roanoke, Feb. 1S.-((SpeciaD-At S:30 this evening occurred the marriage of Bonnie Awbrey to Miss Eula Orr at the home of the parents of the latter. Rev. R. w. Anderson performed the ceremo- ny. These young people whose lives are thus happily linked together are mem- bers of two of the best and most promi- nent families of this place, and are themselves held in high esteem for their true intrinsic worth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Church Saturday afternoon. The funeral was conducted by Rev. E. A. DanneIly. assisted by Dr. Floyd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19

Mrs. Mary Nan Hurt one of Auburn's oldest and most highly respected citi- zens, died at her residence Friday night. and was buried from the Methodist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-19
Burglar Enters Col. Nelson's Home.

burglar entered the home of Colonel W. R. Nelson on Selma Street last night but was detected and frightened away before he obtained much booty. He succeeded in getting away with bag of flour.
 The robbery was discovered by Mrs. Nelson who hearing noise In the pantry started into the room to investigate. She tried to open the door. but the man on the inside slammed 1t and held 1t fast. Mrs. Nelson called for help. but before Colonel Nelson arrived the man jumped from the window and escaped.
 There is no clue to the burglars iden- tity.
 This is the second time Colonel Nel- son s home has been robbed in the recent past A few weeks ago a thief entered the front hall and stole valuable over coat