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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
SMITH SHOT
 AND KILLED BrOther-in-law Charged with Murder. CRAZED WITH WHISKEY He Had Terr0riZed Neighb0r- hood with Knife. After Smith Had Run On His Wife and Mother-in-iaw, Jones Shot
 Him-Claims Self
 defense.

Andrew Jackson Smith, railroad en- ploye was shot and killed Sunday after noon at his home. 2s Cleveland Avenue, by his brother-in-law. T. B. Jones, painter.
 The shooting took place about 5:3o o'clock in the afternoon and about g o'clock Sunday night Smith breathed his last.
 The bullet wounds through the right side of the face immediately below the eye were the immediate cause of his death.
 Immediately after the shooting, Jones, who Is d young man about 2 years old. surrendered himself to the authorities and warrant was sworn out against him before Justice B. H. Screws. Whom seen at the county Jail yesterday after noon. Jones politely refused to make Q statement. referring the matter to his at- torneys.
 The attorneys for the defence said yes- terday that their client had a complete case of self-defence and the homicide was entirely justifiable. The counsel declined to so into the particulars of the affair.
 F. c. Schwend, a next door neighbor of Smith, who saw part of the difficulty, said yesterday afternoon that Smith had been drunk all of Sunday morning and had threatened personal violence on his wife, her mother. and his children. In the afternoon MT. Schwend says that Smith became more pugnacious and that his wife came to him for assistance. Mr. Schwend stepped over and endeavored to calm Smith. but was siashed at with a long knife. which the dead man held. Mir. Schwend received an ugly looking gash in the hand and is wearing 1t in a bandage.
 Smith is said to have become more and more disorderly and inhuman. Jones. the young brother-in-law. was called in and words passed between the two men. MT. Schwend says the next thing he heard were three pistol shots in rapid succession and hurrying back to the scene of the trouble found Smith bleeding from two wounds in the head
 The remains of the dead man will be shipped this morning at S:10 o'clock to Smithville, Ga.. where his family lives. He leaves his wife and three children, all boys of ages ranging from to F. He was employed in the machine shops of the Western Railroad. He was S5 years old.
 The preliminary hearing has been set for Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
GENERAL LYTLE's SWORD.
It Is Desired to Return It to His
 Family.

It Is Desired to Return It to His
 Family.
 The following letter was received a short time ago by M. J. Dent of this city and will be read with interest by Confed- crate soldier as well as the public at large; General Clayton and Gen. Pallon Anderson, alas, are dead. but there may be some living Confederate or Federal soldier who can tell something of General Lytles family:
 Mount Vernon, Tex, Feb. 2l; 1903. J. H. Dent, Montgomery Ala.
 Dear Sir:-In the June number of The Veteran. 19Ol on pages 24S-9. you write about an effort once made after the war by Gen Henry D. Clayton. near Clayton, Ala, to secure General Lytles sword from the mother of Lieut.. James Me Crear of the S9th Alabama Regiment. who captured the sword on the battlefield of Chickamauga on the 20th of September. 1863, and was subsequently, killed himself in the battle of Missionary Ridge. The sword was sent home with the body to his mother-see Veteran number and date as above Ever since I saw this notice I have endeavored to find this sword am glad to say that it has been located. And soon the sword will be sent to this Camp to be forwarded to Mrs. Lytle. her children or nearest relatives if they can be found. Will you. Gen, Patton Ander- son and Gen. Henry D. Clayton assist me in securing the address of Mrs Lytle. her children or near relatives that they may receive this long cherished relic2 Your comrade, F. A. Blakey, Commander Ben Mccullough Camp, No.
 300, U. c. V.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Wednesday Night
 Arizona.

Arizona" Augustus Thomas's powerful play, which comes to the Montgomery Theatre Wednesday night, ia conceded to be the best of all the clever dramatic offerings from the creative brain of this brilliant writer.
 This bright. wholesome, human, Ameri- can play ran for nearly 300 nights in New York city alone and has won unbounded praise wherever produced.
 Arizona" is splendidly cast and stump tuously staged which is a characteristic of all the Kirke La Shelle shows. Seats now on sale, adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Manv Fires i'm Germanv.

Berlin. Feb. 23.-Severe gales swept over Germany yesterday and Saturday and a series of destructive fires spread by the wind occurred In the village of Huert- gen. near Duren. thirty-two houses were burned. and in Kleinberg. Prussia, n buildings were destroyed. Smaller fires were reported elsewhere with some cas- ualties. At Dolina. across the frontier In Gancla, upward of hundred houses were dastrOVed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
ADJUSTMENTS.
Montgomery Theatre
 Toni1ht
aFlorodora !,

"Florodora,' which Is to be sung in this city at the Montgomery Theatre to- night, certainly represents the very acme of perfection in the musical comedy line. It will be given here by superb com- pany of artistic players, among whom will be noted Isadore Rush. Corinne, James Kieman, Charles Dox. Willard Cur tiss, Charles H. Bowers, Alfred Cahill, Frances Tyson. Grace Hazard. and a great chorus of well-drilled members and that much written-about novelty. the Pretty Maidens," of the double sextette. The company carries its own orchestra of well-rehearsed musicians. Senats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Cheap Rates West via [. 6 N. B. R.

On the first and third Tuesday in each month, up to and Including April 21st, 1903. Homeseekers' excursion tickets will be sold at one first class fare plus $2.00 for the round trip to all points in Texas, Indian and Oklahoma Territories, and to certain points in Arkansas, Louisiana and Missouri. Tickets limited 2 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. b. Beasley. Pass Agent, Union" Station. Montgomery. Ala. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Site for Commerce RuiIdinp.

Washington. Feb. 8.-Representative Bankhead. a member of the House Com mittee on Public Buildings and Grounds. introduced bill authorizing the Secre- tary of the Treasury to secure as a site for a building for the Department of Commerce and Labor a square north of Pennsylvania Avenue, between Seventh and Fifteenth Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

County; H. F. Smith, Beat 16. TaIlapoosA County.
 South West Jones, Notary Public, Bir- mfngham.
 Constables-R s. Fuller, Beat 6. Talla- poosa County; c. V. Hallis, Beat F. Cle- burne County; J. E. Pate, Beat 15, Clay County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
For Hall of Records.

Washington, Feb. 23.-Senator Fair banks today submitted an amendment to the sundry civil appropriation bill. which provides for a site for a hall of records for the Government in Washington, to cost $440OOO. It has the approval of the Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Executive Appointments.

The Governor has appointed Notaries Public and ex-officio Justices or tne peacs Alien ]. Gilbert, Beat g, Chambers County, Oscar Johnson, Beat g. Baldwin County; J. N. Jordan, Beat H. Clay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Resolutions on Polygamv.

Washington, Feb. 2S.-The House Ju- dietary Committee today referred all the resolutions bearing upon the subject of poIygamy to a subcommittee with in- strucuons to report to the full committee Friday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
MISCELLANEOUS.

Council of Montgomery at it's next meeting
 for a franchise to build. construct and operate line of street railWay~OR Hall Street from Lake Street to the southern limits of the City of Montgomery. Montgomery Traction O.. by W. II. Ragland, its President. 23-5t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
RUSSELL CASE CALLED.
Suit for Damage Against Western
 of Alabama.

Plea dings in the case of Annie J. Rus sell, 'administratrix of the estate of Thom- as c. Russell. deceased. vs. the Westerr of Alabama Railway, were heard in the civil division of the City Court yesterday by Judge A. D. Sayre.
 The suit is for s5o.0OO damages. It is alleged that the husband of the plaintiff met his death while in the employ of the Western Railway by the giving away of a culvert under the track of the railway near Notasulga. The accident took place one year ago last December. during the heavy rains of that time.
 The court will today go into the evil dence in the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
A Mothers Recommendation.

have used Chamberlain's Cough Rems edy for number of years and have no hesitancy in saying that 1t is the best remedy for coughs. colds and croup have ever used in my family. 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., 1903-02-24

A WARNING-to feel tired before ex- ertion Is not laziness-it's a sign that the system lacks vitality. and needs the tonic effect of Hoods Sarsaparilia. Sufferers should not delay. Get rid of that tired feeling by beginning to take Hoods Sar- sanarllIa today adv--tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
CRIMINAL DIVISION.
Members of Jury for the Coming
 Week

George Adams a negro. was convicted in the criminal division of the City Cou | of Montgon cry yesterday of burglary and grand larceny. Adams was charged with having broken into the storehouse of J. H. McCord in Boguehomme.
 The jurors serving thls week are as fol- lows: E. K. sizemore H. E. Hicks. J. NJ Thornton. F c Weatherly, H. E. Snipes, J. T. Chestnut, J. A. McDonen. B. Fl. Brown. B. H. Mcqueen. R. L. Myrick. J. W. King. P. Fl. EnZor A. s. Neal, J. T. Morrison. w.. J. Barkeley, T. J. Gaston, w. M Brow1er. w. T. Boyle, L. Herbert, L. c. McGhee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

The new Game of Dots is coming. Dots that are different from any you have ever seen before. because you will make the Dots yourself adv-St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
WANTED-To BUY.

--------~--~-------------- wANTED-I will pay 25 cents per pair for two hundred pairs of quail fli broo ling de- livered al Myrtle. Ala by March 5th next. Henry II. Barnes. 9-su-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
LOST.

 LOsT-A pair of boys dancing slippers with velvet bows. somewhere In the neighborhood of Catoma and Sayre Sts. Reward for return to 236 Catoma St.
 SPRAYED or stolen from Mitylene a medium sized black horse mule. about | years old Suitable reward if returned to Moses McI.e- more Mtylene. Ala I9-4t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

For pneumonia, grippe, pulmonary and bronchial troubles take Piso's Cure for Consumption. --adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
DIAMOND DYES

COLOR ANYTHING ANY COLOR. Dresses. cloaks. suits. ribbons. coats, feathers. stockings-everything wear able, Diamond Dyes make to look like new.
 Direction book and 45 dyed samples free.
 DIAMOND DYES, Burlington. Vt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

Three times as much history has bson written as was ever manufactured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
FOR kENT-RoOMS.

---------------->----- ---------7--------- FOR RENT-Elegant furnished rooms to men only, in residence convenient to business
 Charles & Nelson. Real Estate and Insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Tyner's Dyspepsia RemedyinstantIyre- Iieves indig gestion. hlI
FOR RENT.

----~-------------"----@ ---~-@-------------~ FOR RENT-The Huntsville Seminary at Huntsville Ala, for rent. Address S D. An derson. Birmingham, Ala. 29IS Avenue F.
 At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that letters of admin istration of the estate of J. J. Woodward de- ceased, were granted to the undersigned by J. B. Gaston, Judge of Probate of Montgomery County. Alabama, on the 2lst day of January 1903. All parties indebted to the said estate will settle the same with me, and all parties having claims against said estate will present the within the time allowed by law. or the same will be barred
 w H. WOODWARD, Administrator of the Estate Of J. J. Wood
 ward. deceased. tu-3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
FINANCIAL.

------~------- MONEY TO LEND-S3o 900 on improved Montgomery real estate; legal rate; easy terms: no commissions. J.. N. w Crawford at of fee of Fred s. Ball. First National Building MONEY TO LOAN-In large or small amounts tn suit borrower. payable in instalments when desired; new and attractive contract cheap Montgomery Abstract Co.,. 6 s, Perry St. 27-tt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.

IN A NUT SHELL-Wdows, trustees book keepers. clerks, labor men; in fact, all ye that want to invest in valuable Montgomery real estate, you can't find more beautiful than in our public sale March 9th, corner Day and Holt Sts call at our office for a plat and get free ride. Chandler & Douglass
 Agents. 2o-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

FREE-Get tickets at office for either line to look at the lovely and beautiful lots we are to sell at auction March 9th, corner Day and Holt Sts; no charge; ask for plat.
 Chandler & Douglass Agents. io-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

IN NUT sHELL-widows. trustees. book keepers. clerks, labor men: in fact, all ye that want to invest in valuable Montgomery real estate. you can't find more beautiful than in our public sale March 9th. corner Day and Holt Sts.; call at office for u plat and get free ride. Chandler & Douglass,
 Agents lo-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

FOR SALT-Laundry machinery. one Hagen steam heated collar ironer, one Troy collar dampener; cheap for cash. Capital City Laun- dry. IO-2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

FOR SALE-A few choice registered Jersey bulls; ready for service; sired by Butter Boy of Melrose se.i3i. c. E. Thomas. Prattvile.
 Ala. tu-wd- -sa- su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
FOR SALE.

THE NASH-Corner Day and Holt Sts., about roof and several Broom houses, will be sold March 9th; don't overlook this and miss a lot Of fine bargains; other ads in these eolumns. Chandler & Douglass, Agents. l7-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
WANTED.

WANTED-To rent or Groom house. good repair. in pleasant part of city: three in fam fly; no small children. Address J. C. Schlei- hauf Box 39, Andalusia, Ala l-6t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

FREE-Get tickets al our oHiCs iot elther car line to look at the lovely and beautiful lots We are to sell at auction March 9th corner Day and Holt Sts. no charge; ask for plat.
 Chandler & Douglass, Agents. 20-tf THE NAsH-Corner Day and Holt Sts, about
 100 lots, a large 2-stOrY house with new roof and several Broom houses will be sold March 9th: don't overlook this and miss lot of fine bargains see other ads. in these columns Chandler & Douglass. Agents 2o-tf COTTON -Now's the time to withdraw from cotton futures and put your profits in Nash lots to be snld by us March 9th: get plat Ht our office as well as free ride to and fr0. Chandler q Douglass, Agents. 2o-1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

ClarksbuTg-S25.0O 900 heating company. Martins ourg-Sl50, 900 storage company, Fairmont-s25,O 900 oil company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
TYPEwRITERs AND SUPPLIES.

TYPEWRITERS for rent: machines in good order and kept that way; Remington Standard leads Terry & Davant, lOol Moses Building
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Alabama.

Selma-s26000 ice factory.
 Birmingham-$l0.00o coal and iron com pany.
 North Birmingham-sSo,OOO 600 hosiery mill. Mobile-S20O. 900 lumber and transporta- ton company.
 Ensley-Blast furnace.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS.
The Tradesman's Weekly Report of
 New Southern Industries.

Chattanooga. Tenn, Feb. 2.-The prog ress in Southern industrial development for the week just closed. as reported by The Tradesman. includes the following new organizations as among the most i'm portant:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

COTTON-Now's the time to withdraw from cotton futures and put your profits in Nash lots to be sold by us March 9th: get plat at office as well a free ride to and fro. Chandler & Douglass, Agents. I7-tf
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
The Benefit of hange.

We are like house plants: We need a
change of soil now and theE-to be re-
planted. New scenes, new experiences,
new surroundings change of climatel
dry air instead of moisture, sunshine in
place OF cloud. This is sometimes es-
sentia1 to health. There are conditions
near at hand that are better than Europe
can offer. Take month or two in Cali
fornia. Plant yourself for time where
there are no irritations, where the hotel
Is hey ond criticism, the landscape pleas
ing, and where warm sunny weather in
vites to walks and drives. Pure and dry
air, and the increased electric influences
OF sunshine are vastly helpful.
You can make this trip at very little
expense, and enjoy ride over the scenic
Siskiyou an Shasta mountains, which,
at this time OF the year with their snow.
covered peaks, All unsurpassed for their
q andeur.
For complete information regarding
rates, points of interest. and delightful
hotels in Califolnia, address,
w. E. CONAN,
Gen. Pass. Agt. S. P. Co,
Portland, Oregon.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
Struggled Home.

The delegation from o A c to
the oratorical contest at Eugene,
did not reach Corvallis on the
home trip until Saturday even-
ing. They were to take the early
morning northbound passenger
to Albany, and catch the after
noon c. & E. for Corvallis, but a
wreck on the S. P. delayed the
morning train several heurs.
Train No. IS, southbound
passenger from Portland, crash
ed into the rear of a freight train
at Walkers, II miles south of
Eugene, and three lumber cars,
a caboose on the freight, and the
engine of the passenger were
badly damaged. This delayed
the morning train to Portland
eight hours. The Corvallis dele
CATION did not reach Albany until
after S o'clock in the evening.
Professor Horner had telephoned
to Albany for special train to
take the delegation to Corvallis.
This train was found in readi-
ness, but those holding return
tickets, good on the regular after
noon train, were told that they
would have to pay fifty cents ad
ditiona1 to ride home on the spec
ial. A number objected, and
hired livery rigs to bring them
home. They reached here about
10 o'clock Saturday night. The
special arrived at 7 p. m.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
Real Estate Transfers.

B Arnold & WI to Ernsetiue
McHenry deed, lot 7 blk Wilk.
ins add, $2o,
H Sargent & wf to Ida B Cal
lahan, small tract in Corvallis
$2oo.
Peter Bilyew to Thos Bilyew
deed, lots bl 1o, Jobs add $1oo.
M c Lewis & hus to Peter Bill.
yew deed, FL bl 16, Jobs add 81.
John Post & wf to Hattie Dun.
can deed, la Summit, $40.
VIM Wyatt & wf to c A
Springer deed, 514a t II, rs W,
81, 400.
Ruthia Howell & hus ct al te
c Davis q C d 12a t IL, s w,
81.
N B Avery & wf to Susan M
Berry Cor deed, Il blk iu cprv,
81.
: N B Avery & wf to Susan M
Berry, q c d lots Corv, ST.
Joseph McBee & VT to James
P McBee deed, Is int 434a 13
S S W, 81, 900.
Sol King & VT to Eli S King
deed, 4oa near Cory.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17

regret no less than he to lose
his services to this county, but
they rejoice with him in his indi-
vidual good fortune.
Article II, section 10, of the
constitution of this state, leaves
little doubt that a senator will
have to be elected from this
county 10 succeed Mr.. Doly as
soe n as be qualities as surve, or
general. 1t reads. mo person
holding a lucrative Office or ap'
pointment under the United
States, or uEder this state, shall
be eligible to a seat in the legis'
lative assembly; s. ~
If, then, it is necessary tc
choose a senator from this county
to fill out the term for which
Senator Daily was elected, it will,
be in the interests of economy te
elect that officer next June, a
| tie same time a congressman /!
chosen for this district.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
Blew a Gale

Recorder Vincent and Atty ] HI.
Wilson returned, Friday, from an
outing on the beach at Newport.
They report being present during
the heavy wind that prevailed all
day Tuesday. when it required the
entire strength of man TO walk
against it OIL the beach Consider
able damage occurred to The water
front at Newport. and one large
channel buoy, l,..eretl ga" was
thrown upon ths be ach Tuesday
Nr. Wis III, who stopped over at
Toledo, reports that cily rs iulprov-
ing right along They now have
installed a gravity system of> water
works, with a large tank on hill
in the town, and several hydrants
are in evidence along the main
street, securing the business part
of the CRY from danger of fire.
The main street is also lighted up
by great gas light suspended in
the middle of the street. A gaso-
lene light with incandescept mantle,
the whole street being well lighted
from one lamp. At the court
house, business moves along with
great regularity. The offices of
treasurer, sheriff and clerk are kept
in perfect order. The sheriff and
clerk, who take in the bulk of the
county revenue, deposit with the
treasurer as regularly as clock
work, and their sytem of checking
and receipting EACH other resembles
the system Of bank. So far as
the handling of the incoming reve-
nue. of Lincoln county is concerned,
it is on model basis.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
Notice TO Creditors.

No,ice is hereby given that T. l. Char
man has been duly appointed by the
probate court of Benton county, Oregon !,
as administrator of the estate of l.. Dill
ler, deceased. who died in Seattle, state
of Washington, leaving real estate in
said county of Benton. All persons hav-
ing claims against said estate will present
them with proper vouchers to me at my
Office at Oregon City, Oregon, or at the
office of NJ. S. Woodcock at Corvallis,
Oregon, within six months from this
date.
Dated January 20, 1903.
T. L. CHAIRMAN.
Administrator.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
1T SEEMS NECESSARY.

When asked by a reporter oI
the Oregonian, "Will you resign
from the legislature?" Senator
Daily replied: II have not con
sidered this question, If it is
necessary to resign 1 shall do so.
but shall do SO with regret, be-
cause all nay arrangements here
tofore have been with a view to-
ward continuing to represent my
county in the state senate" /"
MI. Dalv's constituents will
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17
Reduction In Water Rates.

We are proposing to reduce the rates
on water and to arrange with all con-
sumers so that all may be treated the
same. To do this we must insist on all
bills being in advance, as our rules and
regulations call for, and as other cities
require. We have no desire to have
trouble with any consumer, but to treat
all alike our rules must be enforced, If
anything should happen that water is
not used after being paid for the money
will be refunded.
Very truly yours,
CORVALLIS WATER Co.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1903-03-17

Hon John D. DAILY, of this
city, has received the unanimous
endorsement of the Oregon dele.
cation in congress for the posi-.
ton of surveyor-general, to sue
ceed Henry Meldrum. Mr..
Daily has the ability and exper.
fence to fill the position as &C
ceptably as any man in Oregon.
He has executive capacity, and
is a practical surveyor. These
are the essential qualifications
necessary to right conduct ol
the Office. The salary is s., ,ooe
per aunum.