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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
OIL IN IRELAND.
0reat Interest Created by the Appearance
OF q Well In the Bog District.

OF well IN the bog District.
Dublin, Ireland. The discovery
Of oil near Mountjoy Square. this
city, has created great interest and
has raised hopes that the old bog
land throughout Ireland may prove
similarly productive. A sample OF
the Dublin oil has been examined
by experts, was pronounced to be of
good, clear quality. It was dlscov-
cred in the basement of an ordinary
house, Quilt on claimed highlands,
and it was said that a copious flow
had continued since the find was
made five weeks ago. Experts at
tach much Importance to the mat
ter.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Revolutionist Defeated.

Paris. correspondent of the
Matin, at Caracas, telegraphs that
the battle near Urashche, in which
the revolutionary generals, Mantilla
and Soslognie, were defeated. lasted,
three hours. There were many
killed and wounded and the gov
eminent troops captured one gun,
pe~~- .sa-- ord much ammunition
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Diaz Can't Attend.

Mexico City.-President Diaz can
not, by reason of pressure CT gov.
ernment business, attend the annual
convention of the National Manufac-
turers' Of the United States, to as
semble in New Orleans il April.
Congress will be in session at that
tine.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26

and liver. It is surprising to see how
the most miserable. starved-looking
cat under his good treatment turns
into a beautiful. sleek pussy ct for
any lady's drawing room.
through hoops, over chairs, climb
ropes, etc. All these lessons are
taught by kindness. Prof. Bonnetty
never has to punish his pupils. He
depends on their affection and can 90
with them what he likes.-Cincinnat
Enuuirer
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26

Mobile, Ala.-The Mobile Dry.
dock Company announces compile.
ton Of arrangements to construct
and operate here dry dock of 5000
tons capacity to cost $3.50, 900, great.
Iy adding to repairing facilities Of
this point.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Oppose Ship Subsidy.

New York. The Merchants AS.
ISOLATION OF New York has sent 9
letter to Representative Grosvenor,
chairman of the committee on mer.
chants marine and fisheries, of the
house, expressing the associations
opposition to the ship su bsidy bill.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Elkin's Bill Signed.

Washington.-The president has
signed the Elkins rebate bill. With
the signing of this measure the ad-
ministration antitrust programme
fer this session of congress is CON-
pleted.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26

This school does not exist in fairy.
land, but in the midst Of the city Of
Paris.
Prof. Bonnetty is very fond Of cats
and has started school for them.
His pupils are generally stray cats
that no one wants. He takes them,
keeps them in large room, and feeds
them well.
He does not Immediately begin to
teach them, but wathes them to form
some idea Of their character.
He feeds them on bread and milk
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26

Washington.-T ,enavy depart
ment.is informed that the flagship
New York and the cruisers Boston.
Marblehead and Ranger arrived at
Acrpulo, Mexico, ON their way to
Honduras to look after American
interests during the existing polit-
ical troubles in that country.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Law Against Lynching.

Topeka. Kansas. -The house Of
representative has recommended a
stringent law against lynching. II
provides that any sheriff who shall
permit a prisoner to be taken from
him shall Immediately forfeit bis
Office.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
Fire Destroys Village.

Knoxville, Tenn.-Fire destroyed
the business portion OF the little
town of CIinchport, Va, on the
Virginia and Southwestern road.
Loss is estimated at $50. 900.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
River High.

Evansville, Ind.-The river Eere
is nearly five feet above the danger
line. A rise of three or four feet
mere is expected which will be the
highest stage reached since the food
of 1884.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26

South BARToNvILLE., Ill, Feb. 8,
1901 received the trial package Of
Doan's Kidneys Pills and have bought
several boxes Of my druggist. They have
done me much good. was hardly able
to do any work until began taking them;
now can work oil day and my back does
not get the least bit tired" BIRD GRAY.
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-02-26
PROVES DOAN'S FREE HELP.

Those who Doubt
good, who feet
of Doan's Kidney
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Candidates Come Out.

4hose Who wish to serve the city are beginning to appear with more precipi- tauoh and in larger numbers than had at hrst been anticipated and what had given pr omlse of being the quietest urinary ever held i'll Selma may yet develop into hard campaign. For the more ucra- tiVe ohces, Indeed. there are few who nave offered themselves and in most in stances there will be only one candidate Tor each of these places; but in the race Tor positions in the Council as well as for few minor offices the competition bids fair to become brisk
 V. B. Atkins. President of the Citv Council is the only formally announced candidate for the mayuralty; Chief of Police E. T. Walters has no opDosttion against his reelection. and City Clerk II. II. Stewart. Sanitary Officer w. I, Smoke. Tax Assessor R. l.. Walker Clty. Treasurer H. I, Shelley, Street Superin- tendent John Shannahan. Police Captain F. B. Miller, Market Clerk George K. Cothran. and Tax Collector w. E. Cal len are in the same enviable condition.
 Councilman w. R. Peacock who is a candidate for the presidency of the Coun- ell. is also without opposition.
 For the office of City Sexton, however. there are three candidates. w. F. Bris- lin. the present Sexton, Robert II. Pfeif- fer, who formerly held the position, and A. Philen. a member of the police force.
 It is probable that in the election of CoUncilmen the battle will be thickest In the First Ward F. T. Peters and George Phillips have announced and a petition is now being circulated that T. W, Hall, Sr.. become a candidate for the honor.
 In the Second Ward k. R. Kornegay and A Maas are candidates without op- position, and in the Third Ward, M. j..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Advertiser Bureau,
 Dr 4A

Tho Alabama River has risen only few inches in the past twenty-four hours. and as to depth is practically at standstin. It is expected the decline of the flood will begin tomorrow, and 1t Is believed all danger of serious damage is past.
 The river this morning at the county bridge measured a few inches over fifty feet showing a rise during the preceding night of about five inches. During today there has been an increase, but it has been so slight as to be almost impercepti- ble. and by 12 tonight the freshet will probably have reached it's high-water mark. Hope of this is based not only upno local conditions, but upon the fa- vorable reports received from points far fher up the river.
 The weather conditions last night and this morning were threatening, but the expected rain did not fall. About 9 o'clock this morning the clouds were dis sipated, and although the temperature is high. there is no prospect of immediate precipitation.
 The slight rise of a few inches, how ever, considerably broadened the river and today 1t was stretched many yards farther into territory that it not its own. The public road leading south from the county bridge is crossed by a goodly stream and passengers have to be fer ried across it. The baseball park, situ- ated just south of the river, is under wa ter, and much of the fence surrounding it has been swept away. But beyond this there has been practically no damage,
 Captain John Quill, master of the steam CT Nettie Quill, and one of the most ex- pert river men in the State, said today that there was little to say about the con- dition of the river. He did not think it was alarming. His boat will arrive in Selma tomorrow, and on account of the high water will land at the foot of Church Street instead of at the wharf. This change is made on account of the high water. Captain Quill stated that the Net tie was somewhat delayed In taking on freight as much of 1t had to be loaded on lighters.
 The high water has evidently flooded the homes of many snakes for they have been fcating down the river in large num- bers. One of them, travelling towards the Gulf upon a large raft of driftwood was landed against the middle pier of the public bridge, where he was killed. He was a tremendous fellow, a moccasin about six feet long and several inches in diameter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
TO HER MOTHER.
Bride of Two Days Becomes Weary
 of Her Husband.


 of Her Husband.
 Decatur. Feb. 14.-(Special. "A few days ago Maudie Clark and John Regler, both of this city, obtained license to wed from Probate Judge William J. Skeggs and were married by Justice of the Peace W. c. Buck of New Decatur.
 The young couple lived together as man and wife for two days when the bride re- turned to her mother. saving she would rather he at home with her mamma than to live with Regler. Tho bride is only 15 years of age and looks much younger. The groom Is 20. Mrs, Clark. the girls mother, is a widow. and when she learned of her daughters marriage she was dumbfound- ed She at once went to Judge Skeggs to ascertain on what authority he had issued the license and was surprised to learn that relatives had sworn that the giri was of marriageble age
 The girls mother, Mrs. Clark. has placed the matter in the hands If a law firm and som1 interesting law suits and arrests may result within the next few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Wreck in Freight Yard.

Slight freight wreck occurred in the freight yards in North Selma last night, a switch engine running into box car. No one was injured and the damage to rolling stock was small
 The force of the collision tore the car from its trucks and threw 1t bottom-up on the side of the track. The trucks re- mained on the rails. The locomotive was derailed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
City Court to Convene Mondav.

The City Court of Selma will recon Veae Monday morning after a weeks re- cess. Hon. J. w. Mabry is the presid- ing officer with J. B. Evans, Clerk, and F. M. Blackwell, Sheriff.
 All Of next week will be devoted to the trial of civil cases by jury with the ex- ception of Wednesday when felony cases will be tried.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate was filed today in the Probate Court:
 Jordan ]. Hunter and Phyllis Hunter to Demos Barge. 10 acres in the east side Of the west half of the north half of the northeast quarter of section i9, town ship l3, range II. Consideration $So.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
GLOBE SIGHTS.

Atchison Globe.
 mere Is word in the vocabulary of most peoples lives that is never nseds restraint. uSeu'
 We have this much faith in bu,,or -, ture: We will believe a man any tiroa except when he is denying that he is to It is easy enough to view trouble calm- ly, provided 1t is not our own.
 My life Is a case If fore and after :, complains the golf caddy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Conductor Pilgreen Killed.

News was received in Selma today that Freight Conductor W. H. Pilgreen of the Southern Railway was killed last night at Wilton, fifty miles north of Selma.
 IL is said Mir. Pilgreen went between two freight cars presumably to couple them. when they came together, mashing his body from the hips up.
 MT. Pilgreen was a brother of w. F. PtlSIeen of Selma. His family lived in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

The wonderful Daybreak Fertilizer the great corn and cotton grower; Pure High Grade Acid Phosphate, Fhosphate-Potash Mixtures: Genuine herman Kainit, and Cotton-seed meal. Manufacturers' prices at our warehouse, land you don't have to ""1C' Marks 6 Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

cepted a position with the Southern Weighing and Inspection Bureau. MT. Holmes was for several years an eff1- cient member of the clerical force of the Western Railway in Selma ana his friends wish and predict for him great success in his new work.
 H. l.. Mckee. a prominent citizen of Meridian. was visiting friends in Selma yesterday.
 Mrs. J. E. Davidson is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Will Nevin in Birming- ham.
 MT. and Mrs. Houston I. Shelley have returned from Birmingham.
 J. O. Strickland. a prominent citizen of Lamison, is in the city.
 A. D. Pitts went to Hayneville yester- day afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

the residence of Rev. T. c. King in East Cullman: A. L. Hanes and Miss Joanna Lawrence; Robert Blankenship and Miss Beulah Cosby; Lafayette Payne and Myr- tie Presley.
 Rev. Father Severin, pastor of the Sa- cred Heart Catholic Church, is very i'll at his residence in North Cullman.
 Mrs. Mary Anderson. aged 6S, died at Bright and was buried at New Hope Cemetery.
 Mrs. Kemp died and was buried at Old Valley Grove Church.
 James Cochran, a well-known planter. died at Clarkson.
 Mrs. Pope died and was buried at Flint Creek Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Negro Stricken With EniIensv

An aged negro named Brown was strick- en with epilepsy this morning while stand ing on Alabama Street between Broad and Water Streets. He was taken care of by the police who saw that he received proper attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
ELKs' OLD CURIOSITY SHOP.

Grand prizes given away every evening at the Auditorium by the Elks' Old Curiosity Shop. Come and get your share. Music by David sons Orchestra Dancing open to all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
The NeWc of Selma.

Admission. He was well known in Selma and was among the best and most popu- lar railroad men in the city.
 The remains were taken to Calera for interment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
us Leipold entertained a large
Local and ParsonaI.

A. A. Goldsmith. a popular representa- tive of the Pabst Brewing Company of Milwaukee. was in the city today shak- ing hands with his many friends. He left this afternoon for Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

Mrs. W. T. Chapman and Mrs. B. H. Craig have returned from Montgomery where they attended the convention of the Alabama Federation of Women's 5 Clubs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Society News.

The Crescent Club and its friends en- joyed a delightful German at the Hotel Albert last evening The German was led by John Greagh and Miss Carrie Will kins. Among those present were Mrs. A. P. Jones, Mrs. J. s. Perkins, Mir. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd, Mrs. George Wilkins, Mrs. A. T. London. of Birmingham, Mir. and Mrs. J. B. Parke, Mrs. F. M. Alp bolt, Miss Abbott, MT. and Mrs. John Bragg Beers. John Creagh and Miss Car Tie Wilkins, Joe Lamar and Miss Mary Calhoun, Barney Cill and Miss Clara Parke, LeGrand EieDash and Miss Nell Brislin. Archie Howard and Miss Anna Mary DuBose, George Swift and Miss Nell McKinnon. Allan Atkins and Miss Elise Jones, Zenith Robbins and Miss Louise Wilkins. Hartwell Tarver and Miss Achie Jones, Fred Lamar and Miss Flora Kernegay, Clarence Beggs and Miss Mary Howard Ben Howard and Miss Laura McAlpine. P. w. Starlings and Miss Eloise Smith. Cosby Hayes and Miss Claude Shields. Marshall Eskridge and Miss Virgil Mollett. Siberian Brishn Cohen, James Craig and Miss Morgan. Marion Smith. Edwin Waies, A J. At kins, Will Eckard and Al Grayson. Mrs. Julius Leipold entertained a large number of friends Thursday afternoon. | An exciting contest in euchre resulted in the awarding of prizes to Miss Kate Ehlpert, Mrs. Adolph Eliasberg and Mrs Rachel Joseph. Delicious refreshments were served In three courses. The after noon was delightfully."- passed, Mrs. Leo pold being an accomplished and charm 1 ing hostess.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

R. B, Creaghs Sunday School class enjoyed pleasant Valentine party last night at the home of Rev. w. P. Hurt Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
PULLMAN COMMENT.

Cullman. Feb. 11.-(special )-R. A. Col lins las been apoolnted Commissioner for the Board of Revenue of Cullman County. vice Dr. Carl Henckell, who has re- eiSr ed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

Mrs. A. O. Stoddard and Mrs. John Broadstreet have returned home from Montgomery where they went in the in- terest of the osteopathy bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

Miss Octavfa Levcrt Nelson and Miss Nancy Johnston left this afternoon for Faunsdale. where they will spend Sun day with Miss Alexina Wilkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

D. F. Kenuer. the mighty hunter of Tennessee, has returned to his home in Nashville. after a pleasant visit to R. R. Creagh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

EOE SALE. Entire stock of merchandise for merly at Pike Road, Ala. For full particulars, address or call on
 L. Steiner, as Trustee, care Steiner, Lobman & Frank.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
Meyer and F, G. Norris are the only for

Meyer and r. G. Norris are the only for mally announced candidates.
 In the Fourth Ward R. D. Berry and l.. D. Mullen are so far unopposed.
 In the Fifth Ward two mass meetings have been held to bring candidates into the field but so far none has formally announced. The first mass meeting held nominated A. c. Baker and J. A. Stephenson for the Council and D. D. Baker and John OGwynn for positions on the City Democratic Executive Com mittee. The second mass meeting nomi- mated w. l.. Quinn and J. R. Smith for the Council and R. H. Burfitt and Der hard Gay as representatives on the Ex- ecutive Committee. MT. Quinn who now represents his Ward In the Council, stated this morning that he and MT. Smith would announce for election. It is ex- pected that the other nominees of both tickets will also be candidates.
 Secretary Henry Franelich of the City Executive Committee is a candidate for reelection. John Buhler is regarded as candidate for the same position.
 Y. M. c. A. Notes.
 The Secretaries of the Young Mems Christian Associations on the Southern Railway system will meet in conference February 1920. They will be the guests of the Railway Department at Selma. These who are expected to be present are International Seer etaries H. O. Will | Hams and c. l.. Gates, State Secretaries c. H. Moorman, J. " Reed and s. w. McGill. Local Secretaries II. w. Mixsell, Meridian, Miss; A. C. Van Camper, Spen- cer N. C.; Theo. Gatchel. Knoxville. Tenn; w. A. Waggoner. Atlanta, Ga, and G. F. Warner Selma.
 The Reception Committee and a com mittce from the Ladies' Auxiliary will tender a reception to the Secretaries We'd nesday evening at G:3O o'clock.
 Rev. w. II. Webb, who is in charge of the Episcopal Mission near the cotton mills, will lead the men's meeting at the Central Young Mems Christian Associa- tion building at 3 o'clock tomorrow after noon. All men are Invited.
 The monthly meeting of the Board of Directors of the |. M. c. A. will be held Monday night at s o'clock, 1t having been postponed from last Monday on account of rain. Routine business will be trans acted
 The business mems gymnasium class will hereafter meet at o'clock on Mon days, Wednesdays and Saturdays instead of Tuesdays and Fridays as previously The night classes will be held at the regular time, s o'clock on Tuesdays and Fridays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

Miss Benie Cothran, who has been the guest of Mrs. A. J. Alexander In Mont gomery, returned home yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

The following couples were married at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

MT. and Mrs. Houston I. Shelley have returned from Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

Howard Holmes leaves tomorrow morn ing for Montgomery where he has &C.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15
FOR SALE.

A. D. Pitts went to Hayneville yester- day afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-15

J. O. Strickland. a prominent citizen of Lamison, is in the city.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-10-24
Her Kindness Rewarded.

There is little story told in the nurseries Of
the Vaterland about a small Gretchen who went to
see the great army reviewed by the emperor. Be
cause she was such little girl a seat was given to
her. though thousands were standing all around.
Presently, when the interest at its height, she
noticed feeble old woman pressing forward, try
ing to get glimpse of the grand spectacle Then
little Gretchen offered the old woman her seat,
which was high enough for her to see over the tops
of the standing people, and moved off among the
waiting crowd herself. In a minute or two a man
whose uniform was all covered with gold lace made
his way toward her and touched her on the shout
der, saying:
Little girl, her majesty would be pleased to see
you i'll her royal box.
When at last, very much abashed. she stood be-
fore the beautiful empress the child could hardly
believe her ears when she heard the great lady say:
81 saw you give up your seat to that poor old
woman, and now your place shall be by me during
the rest of the parade"
''You don't know but the empress is looking
now said to little girls who are not always quick
Jump up and give their elders a comfortable seat,
and it partly always has the desired effect for there
is hardly boy or girl in the whole German coun-
try who does not know the story of "Gretchen who
sat by the empress
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1903-10-24
UNCLE SAM WINS OUT In
ALASKAN BOUNDARY COURT

London, Oct. 20, C2:2O p. m)-The en-
crossed copy of the Alaskan award
was signed at 2:10 p. m. today.
Aylesworth and Jette, declined to
sign the award, but viii submit their
contrary opinions to the tribunal, so as
to go officially on record. While they
declined to sign the award they signed
the maps agreed on by the majority.
The award relating to the Portland
canal gives the United States two is
lands. Kannaghunut and Sitklan, COM
handing the entrance of the Portland
channel and the ocean passage TO Port
Simpson and destroying the strategic
value of Wales and Pearse Islands,
which are given to Canada.
The mountain line adopted as the
boundary lies so far from the coast as
to give the United States substantially
all the territory in dispute. The line
completely clears all the bays and in
lets and means of access to the sea,
giving the United States a complete
land barrier between Canada and the
sea, from the Portland canal to Mount
st. Elias. Around the head of the
Lynn canal the line follows the water
shed, somewhat in accordance with the
provisional boundary.
In consequence of the attitude main
tanned by the Canadian commissioners,
Lord Chief Justice Alverstone decided
this morning not to hold the proposed
public meeting Of the Alaskan bound
airy commission, but to hand its de-
cision to Messrs Foster and Sifton, re-
Spectvely agents of the American anG
Canadian governments