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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
NEGRos IN MEXICO.
Alabama Black Says He Can Induce
 1000. 900 to 20 There.

Washington. March 31.-(SpeciaD leo Is willing to take a million negroes into her population from the United States, according to advices received by the Mexican Embassy in Washington.
 The plan of importing negroes from All abama, Georgia and other Southern States for use as lahorers has already been given a tentative test, and. accord ing to reports. the results have been en- tirely satisfactory to both the employers and the negroes.
 Not long ago an Alabama negro. Mo Kelvin. persuaded 100 negroes to emigrate coming dissatisfied with his lot on the Alabama plantation. went to Mexico. where he claims to have received better wages. He retuhned to Alabama and dis tributed circulars in which he told of the great advantages to his race of going to Mexico. He also stated that the ne- groes in that country were not subjected to the orders of the poor white trash. v This last statement proved naturally a most alluring card to the negro mind. and McKelvin persuaded the negroes to go back with him to the land of the Monte zumas. where he obtained employment for them at the rate of $1.50 day along the line of the Vera Cruz and Pacific Rail- way. Many of them, it is stated. have ob- tained employment on the La Junta plan tation of George C. Sanborn.
 McKelvin has told certain Mexican au- thorities that he can induce at least 1000 900 negroes of his race in the South eri States to emigrate to Mexico. and it is said that several railroad companies are trying to arrange with him to return to this country for the purpose of can wasting the South to that end.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
TO MEET AMERICANS
BRITISH MANUFACTURERS DTS.
 CUsS THE INVASION.
EbeneEer Parks, V. F., Tells His English Colleagues That They Must Employ Mors Labsr-
 saving Machinery.

London. March 1.-The British iron trade and American competition was the subject of conferences of iron and steel manufacturers held in London today with the object of considering how best to meet the competition of the United States.
 Ebenexer Parks, M. F.. of Birmins. ham, who presided, said that while in America he was much struck by the num- Der of Englishmen who were occupyins responsible positions in American fac tories Many of the best inventions, he added, were the work of Engiishmen. The reason England did not adopt labor saving appliances was the lack of sur plus capital; but the English manufac- turers would have to make greater use thereof and scrap old machinery more readily if they desired to be abreast of the times.
 Mir. Parks also spoke of the necessity for appointing business men as consuls, as was done in the United States. and advocated a reform of the present free trade system and closer trade relations within the empire as a means of meeting tse American onslaught
 A number of papers were read by the Go. .nmissioners of the Iron Trade sAsso- ciation who were sent to America, the general trend of which in effect was that the better part of the iron and steel in- dustry occupied an unassaiiable position, although pending the development of the resources of Canada and other colonies, a period of serious competition and in- vasion from the United States fig to be expected.
 One of the Commissioners. who had just returned from the United States, said he considered the preponderance of the United States Steel Corporation as being fit for the European trade as the corporation would do its utmost to fiain- tain the present prices at which the British manufacturers could undersell the American product.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

to the free delivery of mail in the city. Congressman Clayton Is going to take the matter up at once and Postmaster Smith has been waiting until the receipts were such that he could proceed to act.
 Williamson E.. Smith has been ap- pointed constable for this beat by Gov er1or Jelks. This is a good appoint ment. MT. Smith Is good Democrat and tirelcss worker for the new Con stitution and white supremacy.
 The moonshning busire ess, in 80 far as the trials of the law breakers Is con- cerned, Is falling of. Dozens of them were brought here from Randolph. Clay and other counties formerly where prac- tically none are brought now.
 There is some talk of the negro dive adjoining the postofice being suppressed by the police. The crowd of idle negro loafers make 1t unpleasant for ladies to pass.
 John T. German. Examiner of Public Accounts. left yesterday for Wilcox County.
 Hon. Thomas D. Sanford has been in- vited by the citizens of Troy to deliver the memorial address there on Decora-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
LOOKING FOR SITE.
New Workers Propose to Establish
 Knitting and Hosiery Mill.

Florence. March 3l.--(speciaL)--A. e. velasko and c. c. Culin of New York were m Florence this morning conferring with the Business Mems I,east,e with view to locating knitting and hosiery miii. MT. Velasko Is manager of a knit. ting mill in Syracuse, N. Y., and he and his associate have made an extended himself as being better pleased witt Florence as a location for the mills than any place he had visited.
 The remains of Louis Porterfleld wld died in San Antonio. Tex. Saturday morn. ing. arrived here on the Southern at { o't.pck this afternoon and was inferred in the Fio.c cemetery. MT. Porter field has been engaged In business in Memphis until a few months ago, when he went to Texas for his health. He was g brother of James B. Porterfield of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The, Newc of SelmA.

this city during the present season, left yesterday to spend the summer in New York,
 Mrs. P. G. welch has returned from Birmingham, where she visited her brother, Col. Sam Will John.
 Mir. win Nevin of Birmingham, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. J. E. David son on Lapsley Street.
 Ami Agee, the little daughter of MT. and Mrs. W. c. Agee. is recuperating from a recent illness. man of this city. Is spending few days at home.
 Miss Elise Jones Is visiting MT. and Mrs. E. B. Evans in Meridian. Miss.
 Hon. A. J. Martin. of Martins Sta tion. Is visiting relatives in Selma.
 Mayor A. L. Mcleod went to his for mer home in Jackson yesterday.
 Miss Hattie Epps of Demopols, Is the guest of Mrs. w. T. Cannon.
 James C. Simpson Mobile. is reg istered at the Hotel ,.lbert.
 M. woolsey left yesterday afternoon for vicksburg, Miss.
 W. l., Nasty of Linden. IS stopping at tke Hotel kornegay.
 W. T. Wear of opelka is a visitor to the city.
 E. R. stewart went to Birmingham last night. Hon. B. F. Ellis of orrville, is in the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
HAD HIS FOOT CRUSHED.
Painful Accident Suffered by Roscoe
 Beverlav at Attalla,


 Gadsden. March M.-(Speciai. )-Roscos Beverly. a conductor on the Alabama city Gadsden and Attalia Railway. sustained a very painful injury in Attalla yesterday afternoon while adjusting the trolley or his car. The car was at the depot ano had been cut loose from the traiier- pre- paratory to returning to Gadsden. Bever. iy stepped on the bumper on the forware end of the car to adjust the trolley ano the trailer ran up on him unaware. Inc bumpers of the two cars crushed hts foot in a dreadful manner and 1t was thought at first that 1t would have to De ampu, tated After an examination the phy. siclans decided to wait few days ano today it Is thought the boys foot can bt saved.
 Congressman Burnett. has written let. ter to the people of this district througr the papers to impress upon them the m portance of improving the public roads celve the first benefits from the rural delivery route When the agent visited the district last fall Congressman Bur nett had twenty-four applications pend because of bad roads and two because they conflicted with other routes. oi the fourteen recommended by the agent the department allowed every one, and they are running today; .s.a.n The agent R.rl w,i nett is anxious that he ind the roads In good condition.
 Policeman Pink Jenkins charged with the killing of P. e. Toe in Attalla Thurs day night was given a preleminary near ing before Justice F.. R. Vincent In At- talla and he was exonerated. The evi- dence showed that Toe was altogether the aggressor. The body of Toe was snip ned ;o Greenwood. N. C., for burial. Ills parents live at that place.
 
 John Sparks and Miss Hattie Garrison were married Sunday at the residence of Judge ]. fl. Lovejoy, the judge oniciat- inc MT. Sparks is connected with one of the local furnaces and is highiy respected. The bride Is most charming young lady.
 R. T. Todd will soon begin the cree ton of three modern hve-room Drick tenement houses The houses will be elesantly and substantially built and will he located on Fourth Street near Town Creek bridge.
 J. H. Endress and Miss Maudline Mil Ter were married Sunday at Keysourg Mr. Miller and his bride are prominently connected In the county.
 Commencing April 1st. the drygoodt stores will close at 6:30 o'clock ana the grocery stores will close 1t p. m.
 Alabama City will hold her municipal election next Monday to elect a mayor and aldermen and board of education.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
A Prominent Minister Recommends Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
 Diarrhoea Remedy.

Rev. Francis J Davidson, pastor of the St. Matthew Baptist Church and President of the Third District Baptist Association. 27S1 Second St.. New Orleans. writes follows: T have used Cham berlain's Collie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for cramps and pains in the stomach and found 1t excellent. It is in fact the best cramp and collie remedy I have ever used. Also several of my parishioners have used it with equally satisfactory results" For sale by all druggists. -ady.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Doctors Ex- tend Their Time

OWING TO THE LARGE NUMBER WHO HAVE BEEN UNABLE TO SEE THE RED CROSS DOCTORS, THESE EMINENT GENTLEMEN HAVE EXTENDED THE TIME FOR GIVING THESE SERVICES FREE FOR THREE MONTHS TO ALL WHO CALL UPON THEM BEFORE APRIL FIST.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
THINK SHE WAS POISONED.
Relatives of Mrs. Dan Gunter Ask
 for an Investigation.

Troy. March 31.-(Special.) )-The latter rart of last week. Mrs. Dan Gunter, who resided with her husband about eight miles southeast from this city became suddenly i'll and died. The day before she died she assisted her husband on the farm fin distributing guano. She died that night, and at the time her death was considered rather mysterious.
 Today her relatives came to the city and made application to the Probate Judge for en investigation as to the cause of her death. It is reported that the physician who attended her said she died from poison. The county solicitor was consulted, and the physician has been sent for. and 1t is likely that she will be disinterred and an autopsy had to ascertain whether she was poisoned.
 Today between F and i o'clock Hardy Euhanks. a city convict. escaped from the city authorities. The dogs kept at the county convict camps have been sent for to put on. his trail in an effort to recapture him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Harman-Cruise.

sylacauga. Msrca S1.-(special. .)-D. L, Harman of Anniston and Miss Cora Cruise of this place were married at the residence of the brides parents MT; and Mrs. J. c. Cruise of the Southern Hotel yesterday evening at 7:30 D. m.. Rev. A. F.. Burns officiating. They left on the l2 o'clock Louisville and Nashville traiE today for Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Circuit Court Unoccupied.

The Circuit Court was not busy today. having adjourned yesterday afternoon un- til tomorrow morning when murder case and highway robbery case will be tried.
 Alfonso Williams. alias Fonsy, and Will Long are the defendants in the highway robbery case and Calvin Lewis is defend ant in the murder trial. All men are ne- groeS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
To Tnsnect Militia.

The Pettus Artillery and the Dragoons are looking forward to April when Ad- jntant General Brandon. Major Westcott and United States army officer will in spect the local troops The inspection will be thorough one and will include the examina tion of all arms. a accoutre- ments and equipment, Both the Selma test.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
DEATH OF W. H. JERNIeAN.
Prominent Citizen of EvergreeI Suecumbs to BriRht's Disease.

Evergreen. March 31.-(Special)-w. H. Jernigan. a prominent citizen of Ever green. died on the 2eth inst of Bright's disease. He was 67 years of age. He leaves a wife and several children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Last night John Farnham, the 2O-years- old son of A. B. Farnham of Belleville was seriously injured by the discharge of a revolver while cleaning 1t. At last reports he was still alive but all hopes of his recovery are dispaired of. This Is the second accidental shooting in the County in less than a week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
MISCELLANEOUS.

U. g. ENGINEERS office, Montgomery Al. March S. lo03.-Sealed proposals for aras.' Ing at West Pass entrance to ApaiacbtcoIa Bay. Fla. and East Pass entrance to CarraA belle Harbor, Fla Will be received here until Information furnished on application. RI i P Raymond. First Lieutenant, Engineers '
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Tn Honqr of Miss. Hooper.

Mrs: George H Craig. Jr., was hostess at pansy luncheon yesterday in honor of Miss Ada Byrd Hooper; who is to be married to Chambliss Keith on Thursday evening. The table was beautifully deco rated in pansies and a delicious course luncheon was served.
 Those present were Mrs. Craig, Miss Hooper. Miss Poole of Baltimore, Miss McAden of North Carolina, Miss Harris of Georgia. Miss Chambliss of Washing ton, Miss Bettie Keith, Miss Maude Hoop CT. Miss Kate Jones. Miss Ruth Hooper and Miss May Hooper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Some of the young men of the city are interesting themselves in the matter of builtSng new Episcopal Church. A meeting of the vestry will be called soon when. the matter will be discussed and perhaps a committee appointed to sec what can be done.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
COURT AT TUsKEGEE.
Judge Denson Delivers StronI
 Charge to the Grand Jury.

Charge to the Grand Jury.
 Tuskegee, March 31.-tSpeciaL) )-Cir- cult Court convened here yesterday with Judge Denson on the bench. After the empanelling of the grand jury. Judge Denson delivered one of his characteris- tic, forceful charges. fearess and full of all that which tends to lesson crime and elevate the moral tone of any com munity. He urged that the law was use less unless enforced by the grand and petit juries; that they should do their full duty fearlessly and find indictments against any and all who had transgress- ed the laws. regardless of the prominence of the person or his social standing. : He urged that the jury act on felonies and nisdemeanors alike, and impressed upon them the importance of taking coenizance of those smaller offenses which lead on to higher crime.
 Among other things. Judge Denson dwelt in his charge on the enforcement of the Sunday law, gambling and carry. ing concealed weapons and violation of the election law. He asked the jury to ing the election law by finding indict- ments against them.
 The first case taken up by Judge Dem sor, was that of William cleghorn for 5000 damages. The plaintiff alleges that on the 27th of August, 1900. while crossing the railr lad track at Franklin, his mule became frightened at the mali crane which was erected too near the public highway, and backed off in ditch where his leg and three ribs were broken and for which he brings suit for 5000 damages.
 Rev. Dr. Davis of Opelika preached here at the Presbyterian Church Sunday morning. Dr. Davis is deep thinker and breaches a powerful sermon. The weather being exceedingly disagreeabe and indictment, only small congregation greeted him. other wise he would ha ve had full house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
To Work for Uncle Sam.

C. F.. Voltz. Secretary of the Postal Boird in Selma. has announced that there will he an examination held on May 2 for positions in the clerk and carrier ser vice. Applicants must be between IS and 4S years of age and will be examined on the subjects usually required by civil service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Shamrock III Is going to be so slim that if one ef her sailors puts a chew of tobacco in tsts psopthS tha heat will turn ssasa a34 M sa34saa1e33h9A 7 AEN- N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

tion Day. Colonel Sanford is one of tbs brilliant orators ofsthe State, having in. herited many of the wonderful powers oj his distinguished and iamensed father.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

ALL charity patients desiring admission sc
 the wards or tho Montgomery Innrnaary must have admission card from any one of tha fol. lowing physicians: Drs. Goldthwalts, McCon. nicc. Baker. Pollard and Billing. who compose IS visiting stan. from either the city or elun.y. phygiciaRA Ora ThOringt0n and Dlb.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Owing to some misunderstanding in the signing of the deeds. the library commis- sion has not yet succeeded in purchasing a site for the library. They are now ne- gotiating for q site on the corner of Eu- faula and St. James Streets, owned by Mrs. H. C. Hart.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Your correspondent stated in today's s paper that there would be no opposition to the ticket nominated for town officials. However. at a mass meeting last night the following ticket was named: George M. Danzey, for Mayor. pr. J. E. Long. z. W. Laney. Jr.. J. B. Mills and s. F. Bradley for Aldermen.
 These gentlemen will oppose Robert Newman. Mayor: z. w. Bland. z. w. I.aney. Jr.. R. C. Bland and A. c. Espy, Aldermen.
 Mir. Laney's name appears on both tickets. J. J. Filler and s. Kirkland are the candidates for marshal. The contest will be a lively one as all the candidates are good men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

REwARD-I will pay $40 for the arrest or Mat Gafford. who forfeited his bond on osth inst. went towards Dadeville or OpelikA: he is about 30 or 35 years old, ginger-cake color one eye smaller. weighs about 40 or I45 spare nade any information as to his where Abouts thankfully received James M. Parker
 Equality, Ala. 6t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
FINANCIAL,

$50 coo to lend on Montgomery real estate. legal rate long time. easy terms. no commis- sion. J. N W. Crawford. at office of Fred s. Ball, First National Bank Building.
 MONEY TO LoAN-In large or small amounts 10 suit borrower. payable in installnents when desired: new and. attractive contrAct cheap.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

An occasional dose of Prickly Ash Bit ters keeps the system healthy. wards off disease and maintains strength and energy. su-wed fri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
BOTH ARE DISCHARGED.
Fuller and Owens Are Acquitted on
 Preliminary Examinal.on.

Abbeville, March 3.-(Special )--The preliminary hearing of Frank Fuller and Hosea owens for the killing of Babe Mo Clenny was conducted by Judge Dan Cor don yesterday. After the examination of few witnesses the State withdrew as to owens, for it was shown that Owens. who had had fight with McClenny ear Her in the evening. had gone home when McClenny was killed.
 All the evidence showed that Fuller act ed in self-defense and he was promptly discharged.
 An opinion prevails that the dead man met his death at the hands of some man other than Frank Fuller as he was cut as to preclude the theory of Fuller doing all the cutting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

sion has not yet succeeded in purchasing
 site for the library. They are now ne- faula and St. James Streets, owned by Mrs. H. c. Hart. The engagement of Dr. H. T. McKin- non and Miss Callie Norton of Midway Is announced and the wedding will occur at the Methodist Church in Midway Thurs day evening next. The parties to the con- tract are among the most prominent of that city.
 Rain fell here almost continuously from Saturday night until yesterday morning. making 1t impossible to blow or plant. Vegetation is suffering from the cold
 snaps. The oat crop is said to be fine for the season.
 Rev. l. O. Adams has accepted an in-
 vitation to deliver the address to the Odd
 Fellows at Ozark on the occasion of their
 celebration of the eighty-third anniver-
 sary of the order next month. c. NJ. Valentine, the young man who ta- tempted suicide in Clayton about two weeks ago by shooting himself through the body, is improving and is thought will soon recover.
 The citizens have settled on the ques- ton of how to park Broad Street, resolv- ing on the center instead of the side as
 was suggested by many. The work will begin soon.
 The river is rising rapidly at this point and streams gre so swollen in many sec
 tions. that 1t is practically dangerous to
 cross them.
 !. D. Schaub has begun the erection of a residence near the Presbyterian Church
 Mrs.w. P. Copeland is critically Ill at
 her home here.
 An occasional dose of Prickly Ash Bit
 ters keans the system healthy. wards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
EuFAULA EVENTS.
Some Talk of Building 6 New Epis'
 copal Church.

Eufaula, March 31.-tSpeciaD-The en- gagement of J. H. Reeves. Jr., of this city and Miss Nettie Margaret of Bates vilie is announced. The wedding will be solemnized at the home of the prospective brides parents the evening of April S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
RAINS DO DAMAGE.
Farm Work Delayed by Weather
 Conditions.

Opellka, March U.-tSpecial)--TDc continued heavy rains have done much damage in this county and placed all farm work greatly behind Twenty-six days in this month have been rainy or wet and cloudy. Indications point to fairly good crop.
 There was very little interest manifest ed in the bond election yesterday. There was practically no opposition and only about half the registered vote was cast terity, and the city will now take the school building off the hards of the citi- zens who have put up the money for it's erection. The bonds will be fioated at per cent.
 The postal receipts at the Opelika post. office have passed considerably beyond the s10000 mark for the year which will end tonight and Opelika is now entitled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Il be mustered in.
 Y. M. c. A. Notes.

The players of basket ball are prepar. ing for their match with Montgomery Y. M. c. 4. on April 10 and are practicing hard. A public practive game between two picked local teams will be played in the Y. M. C. A. gymnasium Friday night and this will do much towards getting the boys into shape for their final contest.
 The coming of fair weather has made it possible for the baseball candidates to begin practicing and Captain Howard will probably have the boys out on the field In two or three days.
 The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Young Mems Christian Association will meet to- morrow afternoon at 4 o'clock to transact the usual business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The river is rising rapidly at this point and streams gre so swollen in many sec tions. that 1t is practically dangerous tc cross them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfer of real estate has been filed in the Probate Court:
 Keziah Childers to S. ]. Sims, the southwest quarter of the northwest quar- ter of sectin2. township IS, range 10, being 40 acres more or leses. Considera- ton $1O0.t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

]. D. Schaub has begun the erection of A residence near the Presbyterian Church.