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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
LEEDS WELL LIKED.
He Was Known and Esteemed in New
 DecAttlr

New Decatur, July s.-(special. )-This city is in mourning today and the flag at the Louisville and Nashville Railroad shops Is flying at half mast on account of the death of Pulaski Leeds, Superin- tendent of Machinery for the l.. and N. system, who was shot by the assassin Warner in his office at Tenth and Broad way, Louisville, Ky, last Monday noon and from which shot death resulted yes- terday morning at 3:45 o'clock.
 The funeral will take place at Louis vile tomorrow, and the shops of the company here will be closed during the day out of respect for Mir. Leeds. Sew eral hundred men from the shops here will leave for Louisville tonight to at- tend the funeral. General Master Me" chanic Beckhart is already in Louisville, he having gone there Tuesday.
 Mir. Leeds was great friend of this city and owned considerable property here. There is some talk here to the effect that his successor will be MT. Sawyer a trav- cling master mechanic for the L. and N.
 A. J. LeRoy, the South Decatur man who attempted to commit suicide last night by taking an ounce of laudanu1n, has about recovered and is now up and walking around. The faithful work of three physicians saved his life.
 Work has been commenced on the new street railways for the Decaturs, and will be pushed to completion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
CUTICURA SOAP The Worlds Greatest
 Skin Soap. The Worlds Sweetest
 Toilet Soap. Sale Greater Than the VOTh'S PrOdACt
 of Other Skin Soaps. Sold Wherever Civilization Has
 Penetrated.

Millions of the worlds best people use Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the great skin cure, for pre- serving, purifying and beautifying the skin, for cleansing the scalp of crusts, scales and dandru6, and tho stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitening and soothing red, rough and sore hands, for baby rashes, itchings md chafings, for annoying irritations, or too free or offensive precipitation, for ulcerative weaknesses, and many sanative, anti septic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, especially moth- CTS, as well as for all tho purposes of the toilet, bath and nursery.
 CCticura Soap combines delicate emollieut properties derived from Cut. cura, the great skin cure, with the pur' est of cleansing ingredients and thr most refreshing of flower colours. N' other medicated soap ever compounded is to be compared with it for preserv ing, purifying aud beautifying the skin. scalp, hair and hands. No other for eign or domestic toilet soap, however expensive, is to be compared with 1t for all the purposes of tho toilet, bath and nursery. Thus 1t combines In one soap at ono price the most effective skin and complexion soap, and the purest and sweetest toilet, bath and nursery soap ever compounded.
 
 N ot Chocolate Coated Pills. Pic. per vial Of es Ointment SIG, sosp. 9se. Dspots London, Charter house R PaSia lSue de la Palx Bost0n. .1T coumbus Ave. Potter Drug Chem. Cogp.. Sole Props.
 aB- Send for " All About tho Skin, Scalp and HAlr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
WEST " LOUISVILLE AND NASH
 VILE RRAILROAD COMPANY.

WILLIE RRAILROAD COMPANY.
 Bill in Equity to Abate the Obstruction
 of an Alley y-way.-Appeal from the
 City Court of Montgomery. in Equity.
 i. Alley-way; easement appurtenant to property abutting thereon; benefits there of.-Where the contract establishing an easement in a private alleyway makes 1t appurtenant to property ahutting on said alley-way, and the benefits of such easement are limited to the uses of abut- ting property owners as such.
 2 Same: same; when owner cannot maintain bill to abate obstruction.-The owner of a lot abutting on private al ley-way cannot maintain a bill against the owner of another lot abutting on said alley-way, for the purpose of com polling him to remove as public nuis- ance. an obstruction in said alley-way. in order that the alley way be opened for the use of the public in approaching a union passenger station which Is located upon a lot which does not abut on said alleyway but is wholly separate and disconnected therefrom.
 B. Equity pleading; when motion to dismiss bill for want of equity can be sustaned-A motion to dismiss bill for want of equity is not the equivalent of a demurrer and is not appropriate to reach defects and insufficiencies in plead ings curable by amendment; and, there fore. a motion to dismiss a bill for the want of equity should be sustained only when admitting the facts apparent on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
NEWS OF LAYFETTE.
County Superintendent Conducts Ex-
 animation of Teachers.

Lafayette. July s--(Special.) )-Monday evening Miss Elizabeth Jemison enter .[ained a few friends at a progressive finch party The games were very close and interesting. Refreshments were served after the games. Those present were Misses Annie Love Dowdell, Daisy SchuessIer, Mamie Grifhn. Rose Grimm. Annie Mae Burton and Elizabeth Jeni- son and T. D. Buell. of Birmingham, G. A. Black. Bryce Jemison. H. D. Norman, pr J w. Alsobrook and E. s. Thigpen.
 In honor of their guests Misses Cora Torbert of Miami, Fla, and Will Melton of Opelika, Mir. and Mrs. l.. l.. Torbert entertained Wednesday evening. The evening was spent in dancing. card play ing and pool-playing. Those present were Misses Win Melton of Opelika, Cora Torbert of Miami, Fla, Mamie and Eliza beth Jemison, Lola Loveless of Tampa, Fla. Mary Jim Black and Willie Lee Grady. and F. R. Gloucester, H. D. Nor man, T. D. Buell. of Birmingham, R. S. Moore of Birmingham, J. W. A. Warda- man. c. H. Hoilingsworth G. A. Black. Howard schuessler. E. S. Thigpen. Dr. !. W. Albrook and Dr R. H Will Jams.
 Under the supervision of County Super htsndsnt farrell, the ~-AssAsAt'on of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Marrow Escape of Workman.

J. D. Johnson, employed on the con- struction of the new First Baptist Church on Dallas and Lauderdale Streets. fell from a scantling twenty-five feet above the ground and had a narrow es- cape yesterday afternoon. He was pain fully bruised, but no bones were broken, and 1t is not thought his life is in dan- ger.
 It Is said he clasped the clothing of a man standing near him, but was unable to, hold himself. He fell headiong, but during his chute was turned by a rafter beneath him
 He was taken to his home and given medical attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
run Children Dead.

The 5-year-old daughter of MT. ana Mrs. q. B. Davis died last night at their home near the Cawthon Cotton mills. The funeral occurred today and was attended by a large number of the friends of the family. The interment was in Elmwood cemetery.
 The 2-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. W. w. Teal died this morning Tn an infirmary where she had been taken Tor ynedicaI treatment The remains were sent to Riderville for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Frank Burke Drowned.

A telegram has been received by the relatives of Frank Burke stating that he was drowned in the river at Rome yes- terday afternoon At noon today his body had not been recovered.
 Frank Burke was the son of MT. and Mrs. Peter Burke of Selma and was we'll known here. The many Selma friends of the family sympathize with them in their sorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Asked Further Time.

There was tno mass-meeting neld tnis afternoon for the purpose of bringing about such conditions as would effect con certed action between citizens and the Secretary of the United Charities. The convention was postponed because com mittee appointed to devise plan TOT the consideration of the larger meenng nad asked for further time in which 10 pre- pare a report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Hudson Browning Case Postponed.

The cases of the city again R. B. Hud- son and Emma Browning, charged with an affray, were continued this morning until tomorrow. Both parties on the de- fendant side of the case are well-known negroes, and the trial attracted quite q crowd this morning.
 The case will be called tomorrow morn- ing at S.30 o'clock in the Mayors Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Advertiser Bureau.

beIuIiI, Jufy 3. Hon. J. w. Msbry. presiding officer of the City Court of Selma. today announced the following sentences of prisoners: Wilson Ross. fargery; two years with 140 days for costs of court.
 Gabe Hatcher burglary; one year. Both If the men are negroes. Ross Isl alleged to have forged bond for another negro, and Hatcher to have burglarized; Joe Meyers store at sOrrville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Cardon-WAhh.

Centre. July 9.-(Special.)-D S. G. Cardon and Miss Leila Webb were united in marriage Tuesday afternoon at 8 o'clock at the Methodist parsonage Rev. W. w. Scott officiating. The groom Is a son of the late Hon. II. w. Cardon, and Is a recent graduate of the Medical Col lege at Mobile. The bride is a daughter of Sheriff J. NJ. Webb and is a very popular and fascinating young lady. Dr. and Mrs Cardon will be at home to their friends at the residence of their grand mother. Mrs. s. K. McSpadden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
COLONEL MERRILL RESIGNS.
W. D. Stratton Elected President of
 the M. J. & K O.

the M, J. W K. D.
 Mobile. Ala, July s-Colonel F. B. Mer- Till, having sold his interests in the Mo bile. Jackson and Kansas City Railroad, resigned the office of President of that road today. An election was held which resulted in the choice of W. D. Stratton of New York, President; W. A. Stanton, New York, Vice-President; J. T. Odeil. New York. adviser of the executive offi- cers; Pierce C. Butler, Secretary.
 A new board of directors was elected. The new men being Alexander I. McDon- aid, J. T. Odell, Edmund K. Stallo, all of New York. The management will push the construction of the road from Laurel, Miss. to Jackson, Tenn. The road is al ready in operation from Mobile to Hat tiesburg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
TalIadeea Wreck Investigated.

Conductor B. F. Land and Engineer Nat White of the Southern passenger train which is said to have caused the death of J. B. Graham and Miss Joiner at Talladega. were in Selma today and appeared before Superintendent J. J. Cotton of the Southern, who is investigat- ting the wreck. Master of Trains J. B. Duggan. who was on the freight train on the siding, was also before the super intendent.
 The result of the investigation was not made public.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Elk's Social Postoned.

The ''social' of ther Selma Lodge of the B. P. o. F.. which was to occur tomor- row evening. has been postponed on ac- count of the death of w. F. Brislin. MT. Brislin, though not a member of the or der. was related to a number of members of the lodge and on thissaccount the meet ing was deferred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
W. F. Brislin's Funeral.

The funeral of the late William Franks lin Brislin. who died yesterday morning. occurred this morning from the family residence on Alabama Street. Rev. J. l.. Gross conducted the services.
 The pall-bearers were w. P. Welch, H. s.. D. Mallory, E. P. Gait. G. H. Craig, A. L.. Mcleod and L. W. Hubbard.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
School Teachers Examined.

The public school teachers of the county yesterday afternoon completed their ex- arninations before Superintendent of Ed ucation D. M. Galloway, who presented >the examination questions prepared by the State Board of Education.
 MT. Galloway examined sixteen white school teachers and Maor w. F.. Wailes examined the colored, about sixty in num- Der.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Well, Known Negro Dead.

woodson Childress. alias Frog. we'll known negro bootblack of Selma, fell dead in front of Walkers saloon last night, Frog had piled his trade in Selma for many years and was familiar character on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
DILLARD V. THE STATE.

DILLARD V. THE STATE. Prosecution for Using Obscene or Insult
 ing Language in the Presence of Fe-
 male.-Appeal from the County Court
 of Coffee
 1. Prosecution commenced by affidavit; after plea of misnomer sustained another affidavit can be made.-Where a prosecu- ton Is commenced by affidavit and war rant issued thereon. and the defendant interposes a plea of misnomer, which, upon the hearing of all the evidence thereon Is sustained by the court. 1t is permissible to file another affidavit be- fore the Clerk of the Court having au- thority to take the affidavit and issue a warrant of arrest, charging the defendant by his correct name with the same of fense.
 9 Using obscene or insulting language in the presence of females; suficiency of affidavit.-An affidavit which charges that the afiant has probable cause for be- lieving and does believe that the offense of Jim billiard did go sufficiently near to the dwelling house of J T. Williams and in the presence or within the hear ing of the family of the occupants there of. made use of abusive or insulting or obscene language, has been committed by Jim billiard against the peace and dig nity of the State of Alabama" though confusing and informal. charges every es- sential element of using obscene or in- sultlng language in the presence or hear ing of the family of another as prohibited by statute, Code. Sec. 43O6.)
 Affirmed Opinion by Tyson, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Taladega orphanage Prospers.

Rev. A. A. Little, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, has returned from Talladega where he attended a meeting of the Alabama Presbytery's committee on the orphanage.
 Dr. Little says that the Orphanage As- sociation has purchased and paid for farm and that almost enough money has been subscribed to pay for a new brick $2. 800 laundry to replace the frame struct-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Final Settlement.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA. Montgomery
 County,-Probate Court. July 2nd. l9US-
 Notice is hereby given that C. c. Zirkle, ex- ecutor of the will of Ruth Hooker, deceased this day filed his accounts and vouchers for a final settlement of executorshp of said estate and that the 24th day of July. 9o3 has been appointed for said settlement.
 fri-st Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
BLACK AND WHITE FIGHT.
Drew Stevens, White, and Steve
 Brown in Encounter.

Drew Stevens, White, and Steve
 Brown in Encounter.
 Troy, July 9.-(Special. 1.-The report of the shooting in the neighborhood of Banks, as sent last night, was partly er- roneous, but was the best information concerning the affair that could be had here at the time.
 Drew Stevens, white, and Steve Brown, a negro. were both in the city yesterday. and 1t seems that both of them got under the influence of liquor. When they re- turned home they became involved in a diff1culty. The negro advanced on Ste vens and Stevens shot him twice with doub uble- barreled shot gun and twice with a pistol The gun was loaded with bird shot One load struck the negro in the face and breast and the other in the back Stevens emptied his revolver at the negro, but only two of the shots took effect, one through the left arm and the other through the right hand.
 The negro had a single barreled shot gun, the barrel of which he bent consid- erable in beating Stevens on the head and breast. Stevens was much more seriously hurt than the negro.
 A beautiful wedding took place last night at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. S. S. Engram, on Williams Street. when Miss Elma Engram was married to Charlie Smith. The ceremony was per- formed by Rev. Henry Trawick. pastor of the Methodist Church. The residence was beautifully decorated with cut flow CTS and the excellent taste and modesty which pervaded the wedding and the sur roundings were indeed appropriate to the occasion. The marriage was attended by the relatives and friends of the young couple, who presented them with many beautiful presents.
 The bride and groom come of excellent families, and their many friends predict and hope for them a bright and success full future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth.

Be sure and use that old and weli-tried remedy
 MRS. WfNSLoWS SOOTHING SYRUP. for children teething. lt soothes tha child. Softens tae gum. allays all pain. cures wind coils and IS the best remedy for diarrhoea- Twenty- I've cents a bottle su-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
TENDON V. DELvIcHIo.

HILLIARD V. THE STATE, Indictment for Obtaining Money by en- tering into Written Contract for the performance of Services with intent to Defraud.-Appeal from the Circuit Court of Pike.
 l. Obtaining money under fraudulent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

face of the bill, whether well or lily pleaded. the complainant is without right to equitable relief.
 Reversed and rendered
 Opinion by Dowdefl, !.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Personal and Local.

A telegram was received today stating that 8. 7F. Nunnelee, father of J. H. Nunnelee of Selma, was much better and would probably recover. MT. Nunneiee suffered a sunstroke a few days ago and for a time 1t was thought he would die.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Hon. w. B. Craig. Senator from Dal- las County, has returned after an extend- ed absence Senator Craig attended the meeting of the Recess Committee of the State Legislature in Montgomery and afterwards visited Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Quite a number of the citizens of La fayette are in Atlanta this week in att tendance upon the sessions of the Baptist Young Peoples Union.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
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ure that was destroyed by nre. A com. fo, the. construction of the laundry.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL CURE cures the chills that other Shill tonics don't cure. Made of the following fluid extracts: Peruvian Bark, Black Root. poplar Bark. Prickly Ash. Dog Wood Bark and sarsaparilla. Eo Cure. No Pay
 50 cents. eu-wed-fri-eo wkly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Misses Pauline and Vera Ellis of Mont gomery are the guests of MT. and Mrs. R. P. Anderson who entertained them at a reception this afternoon. Misses Ellis are daughters of former State Treasurer George w. Ellis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
JACKSON LUMBER co. V. MCREARY.
 ct als

JACKSON LUMBER co. V. MCREARY,
 ct als.
 Statutory Action of Ejectment-Appeal
 from the Circuit Court of Covington.
 l. Ejectment; what necessary for plain tiff to maintain it.-In an action of ejectment against one claiming title to the land sued for, the plaintiff. in order to recover. must show that he has q better title to the property than the de- fendant; and in such suit, where the plaintiff fails to show that he has title. either by open muniments or by right of adverse possession. he can not maintain ejectment against the defendant in pos session. whether the latter's title be valid or not.
 g. Same; same.-In an action of eject ment. the plaintiff. in order to be entl- tied to recover. must show a regular chain of title back to some grantor in posses sion or to the Government.
 3. Possession of land; when not shown. The mere payment of taxes on land, and an occasional trip over the land by the alleged owner or his agent in looking after it. does not constitute possession fin one claiming to own 1t.
 Reversed and remanded. Opinion by Haralson. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

teachers was held here Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday at the court house There were about fifty to stand the ex- animation. about thirty white and twenty negroes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Bill in Equity to remove Cloud from Ti-
 tle,-Appeal from the Walker County
 Law and Equity Court.
 l. Sheriff's deed confers no title when execution unauthorized.--A sheriffs deed executed and delivered after the sale under an execution. cOnfers no right or title if said execution was issued with out authority.
 2 Execution for fees for feeding pris- oner; when not authorized.-Although under the statute. fees for feeding pris- oner must. upon his conviction, be taxed against him as a part of the costs to be collected by execution Code. section 4565) if. upon his conviction the fees for feed ing the prisoner are not included in the judgment, an execution issued by the clerk for the collection of such fees is unauthorized and the sale of property under such execution confers no right or title.
 Affirmed. Opinion by Sharpe. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

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  Macon n Tyer Mosomery RnupA c ;. P A. AWaSer W91arsSam Sm P
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

MANE6oLD's IRON BREW is q particular drink made for par tieular people. At all fountains.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
Head-Notes Qf the Decisions
 @ Alabama Supreme Court.

promises for performance of services; suffciency of indictment.-An indictment which seeks to charge a defendant with obtaining money under false pretenses in entering into a written contract for the performance of services. as condemned by the statute, Code. section 4790). but which fails to aver that the money re- ceived by the defendant was obtained by him from his employer, is fatally defec- tive and will not support a judgment of convection.
 Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Tyson, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

A letter has been received from J.. L.. Schweizer in Odessa. MT. Schweizer will travel through Russia and Siberia and return to Selma over the Pacific Ocean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

B. F. Land. a popular ex-selmian is in the city. MT. Land has many warm personal friends in Selma and received a warm welcome to his old home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Schweizer in Odessa. MT. Schweizer will travel through Russia and Siberia and return to Selma over the Pacific Ocean.
 B. F. Land. a popular ex-Selmian is in the city. MT. Land has many warm personal friends in Selma and received a warm welcome to his old home.
 Misses Florence and Claudine Brown, who have been the popular guests of Mrs. A. Maas, have returned to their home in Mobile. s
 Miss Baker who, has been the charm ing guest of Mrs. J. F. Hooper has re- turned to her home in Georgia.
 Miss Jamie Minge Nelson who has been the guest of friends in Faunsdale came home yesterday,
 United States Agent McRhea of the Postal Secret Service was in Selma to- day.
 Hon. w. R. shafer. city attorney. has returned from Washington. j. Edmund welch is spending his vaca- ton in Talladega Springs. =; W. P. Walden and J. B. Christian of Uniontown are in the city. .5
 A, s. Leath of Birmingham is registered at the Hotel Albert. E. C. Jones of Birmingham is visiting | relatives in Selma.
 Miss Leila Melton of Pineapple was in the city today.
 Mrs. J. R. Schuh is visiting Chicago for !, several days.
 W. R. Lee of Carlowville spent today in the city.
 James Parish of Nashville is a visitor to Selma.
 Enos R. Stewart is visiting Boston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Misses Florence and Claudine Brown. who have been the popular guests of Mrs. A. Maas, have returned to their home in Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Under the supervision of County Super lnAendsnt farrell, the ~-AsaARAtinn of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10

Miss Baker who. has been the charm ing guest of Mrs. J. F. Hooper has re- turned to her home in Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-10
The Western Railway of Alabama.

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