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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Washington Post.

WASnlUBtOn FOSt.
 During the last fiscal year T. W. Waugh an of the United States Geological Survey has devoted most of his time to a study of the later tertiary corals of the United States and the West Indies. During his work Mir. Vaughan had had several defih- ite problems in mind. One was carefully to describe the fauna according to thelr geologic occurrence and to present ade- quate illustrations of all the species known to date. A great deal of work, very largely of photographic and soelog- icaf character. has been done on the re- vision of the 'syMohymies of the genera, species. etc. In its geologic bearing tins study furnishes Q basis for the correla- ton of the formations in which these fos- sils occur. In order to.ascertain the strat- igraphic relations of the rocks which fur- nished the various collections from the United States studied by him. Mir Waugh an did considerable field work in Ala bama, Georgia, Florida and North Caro- lima. As the stratigra phic relations of the rocks from which were obtained some of the collections submitted, such as those from Virginia, Maryland and other States, are definitely known, 1t was not neces- sary to make field studies in those States
 The fossils from the West Indies have been Included because the fossils from
 
 same geological province, and ip order to be positive in the Identification of the species from the States It was necessary to know with great thoroughness all the West Indian species. As there are fossil coral reefs in Porto Rico, which Is now a portion of the United States. 1t was considered desirable that paleontologic material obtained from that island or bearing on it's geology should be in- e1uded.
 In a'number of instances these studies have furnished valuable data for the cor relation Of the geological formations of the West Indies with those of the con- tinent. ~ s'.
 The manuscript of this monograph is far advanced and illustrations for sixty or seventy plates have been prepared Much work still remains to be done. but it is hoped that the paper can be submitted for publication within the next year.
 If you fear God you will not fear man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
MAKES READY FOR CONNECTS Cordage Company Contract
 is Signed. BUILDING A STOCKDAEE State Officials Not Deferred by MOntgOm;r ;ry Council. Plant in Riverside will Work Forty Prisoner After J---"ry Not withstanding the Local Agi-
 tati n Against It.
BUILDING A srocKDALE

,ra. contract between the Alabama r~craa 0e Company and the Stale ol Ala- hama for the lease ot forty cohVicts os 4he Cordage Co .apany for empioymene 'n st. factory in River side, was s-gneo III due form yesterday. r,,.-. The movement in the Montgomery City Council to prevent the working oa con yicts in the city limits has Tn no w'se lnterferred with the plans or me Soruase ~r,,nsnv ,o nut in State convicts at us rlarf in North Montgomery. The com nanv has spent and is spending cons o- srable money in the erection of SOCK ade and in making preparations for the convfcts whom it will put 10 Work ln T.runrv. The work that is now 1nde- rav inc officials of the company say Will :. pushed to have everything reaoy tos he reception of the convicts In the monIa of January.
 Building a stockade.
 The company proposes. the ofncfais say ko build safe. substannai ana con, sartahia Etockade a stockade which VIII n1eef all the requirements of the St1te Convict Department The stockade VIII be adiacent to the company's property m North Montgomery.
 Tt win be recalled that at the last reg alar meeting of the City Council 1t was proposed by Alderman John F. kohn to K a ncen~a tax Of M,UeO upon any UT" or corporation employing convict labor and d license tax of 1.Ooo upon any il m pr eorporation maintaining stock de Tor convicts- The proposition went over untll the next meeting of the Council and a yet nothing definite has been done by the Council.
 Alderman Kohn's proposition was in the shape of an amendment to license ordi- nance, and 1t is under consideration by special committee.
 The officials of the cordage Company niaim that such a license. being mani- kestiy a prohibitory measure. Is uncon- Btitutional. They say that capable attor- nsys who have vertured an opinion upon the proposed license do not hesitate to say that the proposed action Is uncon- additionally. In semi-ofi1eial circles at the Capitol. the proposed license tax is viewed in the same light. ..
 Will Fight License.
 The Cordage Company officials have aD- nounced their intentlan of fighting the proposed high license to the Supreme Court if 1t Is adopted.
 It will also be remembered that at A meeting of the Public Policy Committee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

of the Commsrcial and indnstriai Assc- citation . few days ago. Capt. B. H. Screws introduced . resolution placing the Association on record in opposition 10 the employment of convict labor within the city limits of, Montgomery. Tae committee did nol. however. adopt the resolution and it went over. At al subse- quent meeting of the committee 1t was neither discussed nor acted upon.
 The contract of the Cordage Company with the State calls for the service of forty ,convicts. mostly women and boys. The company has compiled with all the requirements of the Convict Department from contractors for convict Labor. in- cluding the making of a sufficient and satisfactory bond. .f
 The contract was approved and sgne'i yesterday by the Governor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Duffys Pure Malt whiskey Is an abso- ately pure, gent4e and invlgorating tonic ind stlmulant, prescribed by over 1000 loctofs and used in more than 2,OO0 hospi- aIs for all rundown, weakened and wasting conditions of body. brain and
 Dufy's Pure Malt whiskey is a specific sor dyspepsia. ind stion and all om ch eoubies; nerVou@ ness; malaria and all low ievers.
 Duffys contains no fusel oil and is the 1nly Whiskey recognized by the Cove n- nent as q medicine. This is guaran- CAUTToN.-When you ask for Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey be sure you get the genuine. Interruptions dealers, mind ul if the excellence of this preparation. will ny to sell you cheap limitations and malt Eiliskey substitutes, which are put on the market for profit only. and which. far rom relieving the sick. are positiveiy harmful. Demand ''Dufy's'' and be sure Fou get it. It is the only absolutely pure Halt Whislzey which contains medicinal, iealth-giving qualities. DunyB Pure Halt Whiskey is sold in sealed bottles snlv; ne Ter in flask or bulk. Look for he trade-ma~k. the "Old Chemist on aae label. and be ce- tain the seal over the lork ls unbroken. Beware of refllled bot
 Sold by all druggists and grocers, or llrect 1.O0 a bottle. Medical booklet rec. Duffy Malt Whiskey Co.,, Roches .eT, G q, Fowler, wholesale Agent
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
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 4 petition in involuntary bankruptcy has been filed against A. Lewis, proprie- tor of a millinery shop on Broad Street., and by order of Hon. B. F. Wilson, ref cree in bankruptcy. the Lewis store was closed. Adolph Eliasburg being appointed receiver.
 The petitioners are Armstrong. Cater & Co.,. of Baltimore. the Baltimore Bargain House of Baltimore. and Kaufman & O.. of Richmond. Among the creditors are few local firms. The amounts of indebt- edness set forth In the petition are about S1 GOO, but the total sum of liabilities and of assetts is not known. The petition was to the United States District Court In Montgomery, but in the absence of Hon. Thomas c. Jones, the presiding officer of the court, the petition was submitted to Referee Wilson.
 The first hearing of Creditors has not been set. no answer, as, yet having been filed by MT. Lewis. i v 2 "-. t.- !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
MAYORS NEW OFFICE.
HIT. Carr at Home Today in Hand
 some Quarters.

HIT. Carr at Home Today m dand- some Quarters.
 When you go to see Mayor Thomas II. Carr at the City Hall today. wipe your feet on the nice new mat at his door, for
 The Mayor of Montgomery will be at home to visitors in his handsome newly fitted apartments today.
 With a new Mayor. new office and new office furnishings. the citizen of Montgomery who goes to the City Hall may well feel proud of the environment of the Executive office.
 Mayor E. B. Joseph had one large room on the east side of the building, the main entrance to which was by a big door at the head of the east stairway. His ofiice looked out upon Perry Street It was used as a sort of lobby. a general wait ing~room for the public.
 Mayor Carr designated this large room for the sanitary department, removing the headquarters of the artillery to the room vacated by the sanitary depart. ment.
 For the Executive ofilces, Mayor Carr selected the two rooms on the south side of the building overlooking Monroe Street. The large room, now the waiting room, was formerly occupied by the ar tiilery. The smaller room, now the May or's private once, was formerly occu- pied by City Electrician Blakey. who has been removed to e room overlooking Mad isen Avenue.
 When you go to see the Mayor today. wipe your feet on the mat, because There's a bright green Brussels carpet on his floor. s" .tz |.
 It has red flowers woven into the green.
 And 1t Is new!
 It looks fresh and pretty-now. No seek CTS for office have trod upon ft--yet. It was just put down yesterday.
 There are other handsome and new things in the Mayors new office too nu- merous and new to mention. Among them are two very handsome cabinet ynantels--
 And Private Secretary David Cross land.
 The Private Secretary was Whistiing a joyful ture yesterday. He has a hand- some new desk. and all to himself; and he sits in the waiting room while the Mayor works in executive privacy.
 II Is a nice office. a credit to Alabama s great Capits' City. Don't forget to wipe your feet when you go there today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
A RESIDENCE DAMAGED.
Fire at Home of MT. Joyce on Heron
 Street.

Fire which was discovered at o'clock yesterday afternoon at the residence of Martin A. Joyce. 4S5 Heron Street. caused a loss estimated at $500. before 1t was controlled by firemen.
 The residence. a one-story frame, four room cottage, is owned and occupied by Mr. Joyce, a train conductor of the LOuis- ville and Nashville Rail oad Comp ny.
 It was said that the fire ori ginated in a pile of hay stored under the rear If the house and that it was accidenta ly ignited by several small boys at ploy.
 The fire department responded to an alarm from box 18 corner of Heron and Dickinson Streets. and succeeded in say ing a portion of the building. The real portion of the structure and the roof were practically destroyed
 Tho family of MT. Joyce s'cceeded 1T rescuIng much of the furniture and wear ing apparel from the burning building.
 The property was insured for SLIGO.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Promotion for R. B. creaeh.

The rumor that R. B. Creagh. City Ticket Agent for the Southern Railway. would be promoted to the oiiice of Tray cling Passenger Agent, has been virtually confirmed by the resignation of H. F. Latimer from the Travelling Passenger Agency and 1t Is expected that MT. Creash will within a short time receive otncIal notification of his appointment to succeed 4hr. Latimer.
 MT. Creagh has been City Ticket Agent for i've years, and his diligence and aDii- ity well warrsnt his promotion. There are few if any more popular. young men in the city and his advancement brings pleasure to many friends who will never the!ess regret his departure from Selma.
 Mfr, Laumer will enter the life and ac ndent insurance business in Selma. He IS well known here '.-a: .l'.4rz ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
DEA 4 OF MRS. JOHN MOORE.
Wife of the Judge of the Fourth Ju.
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Marion. Dec. 15-(special )-Mrs Moore, wife of Judge John Moore, of the Fourth Judicial Circuit, died last night after a lingering illness. The funeral services were conducted by Dr. Paul v. Bomar from Siloam Baptist Church. Besides her husband and daughter. wooten and John Trottwood Moore of Columbia. Tenn, were at her bedside. Mrs. Moore was 7z years old.
 She and her husband celebrated their golden wedding three years ago in the same home they occupied immediately af- ter their marriage. She was the daughter of pr. Billingslea, one of the first set tiers of this section, and one of the most prominent citizens of Middle Alabama She was a noted belle In her younger life and one of the most brilliant literary wo- men of the State. She had been virtually an invalid for several years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
NeW National Rank for selnaa.

A new banking institution has been dn- coTpoi ated in Selma under the name The Selma National Bank, and with a capital stock of $l60,0JO. The Selma National has absorbed the Banking House of Minthor ne Woolsey.
 The officers of the new bank are: John Carraway of Biloxi, Miss, President; A. w. Cawthon of Selma, Vice. President: Mihthorne Woolsey of Selma, Eice-Pres- ldent; R. P Anderson of Selma, Cashier; J. w. Castles of New York, A. w. Caw- thon of Selma, C. W. Robinson of New Orleans. E. J. Buck of Mobile, M. Leva of Selma, Johr Carraway of Biloxi. Mln- thorne Woolsey of Selma. and l.. E. Jei- fries of Selma, Directors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Reu R. F. otts Ordained,

The Tuscaloosa Presbytery of the Pres byterian Church met in the Broad Street Presbyterian Church at o'clock this af- teruoon and ordained Rev. R. F. Ots, of the valley Creek Church. Rev, D. L, Lander of Uniontown. was received and installed. ".
 Rev. N. B. Keahy. Moderator of the Presbytery, presided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Coast Line.
 Christmas Holiday Rates:

One and third fares plus 2sc. for the round trip tickets sold December 23rd 24th, 25th goth, 3Is also January 1st, 1904, with final limit january 4th.
 teachers students of schools and colleges tickets will be sold December 18th 2snd inclusive with hnal limit January oth 1904
 see any agent of Atlantic Coast Ene address,
 l. A. TAYLOR, T. P. A., Montgomery, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Texas Wants Selma Cotton.

It is reported in Selma on excellent Au- thorlty that orders have been received by local dealers from buyers in Houston, Texas, for middling and strict mfddling cottons, demand certainly unusual, possibly without precedent in the history of the trade. It is said the orders were turned down. the refusal resulting from q scarcity of high grade cottons.
 Middling was quoted III Selma today at Il 7-S cents. The movement yesterday was: Receipts. 4So; shipments, 1,0SS; since September 1, receipts. 7S.326; shipmenes, 64,l69; stock. 9l35
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Jurles Drawn for City Court.

The Jury Commission of Dallas County met in the Court House at, noon today. and drew iuries for the January term of the City Court of Selma. One hundred and forthy jurors were selected and they will be distributed as follows:.
 Fer the third week. beginning January IS. sixty jurors
 For the fifth week, beginning Feoru- ary 1, forty jurors.
 For the seventh week, beginning Feoru- ary IS, forty jurors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Plant May Resume.

Rumors prevail that the steel plant at Ensley. which has been shut down for several weeks. will resume operations af- ter the irst of the year. It is under stood that the labor will be assembled again in the next week or two. The Ten nessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company has orders on hand for something like 55.000 tons of steel rails, to be delivered during the year 1904. There will be need of the rumors there is great elation at Ensley, the merchants having become quite gloomy since the mills shut down. More than 1.2OO men are giving employ ment in all the departments at the steel plant in Ensley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Will Return Home.

B. P. Wallace, the aged man who T"- aground fin Birmingham, and was pic. up by the police detectives after he had wandered more than eight years from his home in Dallas, Texas. where he used to be a. highly respected citizdn. will at last return home: The money has been sent by Wallace's son to Chief of Police Weir, to be used for sending him home.
 The money was accompanied by a let- ter from Chief Alexander of Dallas, ask ing that every care be shown Wallace as such Is the desire of the family who had thought him long ago deau. They had not heard a word from him since 1894 until a few days ago. when they were notified of his living in Birmingham. Wal lace. it will be remembered. holds high recommendations signed by Senator Gull person, ex-Governor of Texas. and other influential citizens of Texas. A HeS has been away from home in pursuit of a claim of $53,o00 which he holds against the government for alleged depredations on his ante-bellum properties by Union soldiers. His expense money gave out and being too infirm to work. he was com pelled to write to his family for money which led to his location here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
A Letter from Hanna.

While the general impression through out the country is that Senator M. A. Hanna. of Ohio. will not be a candidate for the nomination for President at the Republican national convention in Chi cago next year. there are many Repub- licans in Birmingham who believe that the senator will be in the race at the proper time. The following letter of re- cent date has been received in BIrming- ham from Senator Hanna:
 My Dear Slr.-I have read with in- terest your kind letter of the 4th in- stant and assure you of my sincere ap- preciation of the sentiments expressed in the same and of your regard and confi- dence in me. Such suggestions as you make with reference to next year are. of course. highly complimentary but my po- sition on this subject Is we'll defined and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Annexation is Desired,

Washington. Dec. 15.-Senator Hepburn of Idaho, today introduced a joint reso- lution requesting the President to acquire by annexation the Island of San Do- mingo. the dependencies of San Domingo and HaytiS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
L' EASTMAN SIMMONS.

D Manhattan Avenue, New York City.
 If you have bronchitis or any throat and weakened through overWork, worry br disease, you are just in th : right state Tor attack by some dangerous disease and lhould at once begin taking Dufy's Pu. e Malt Whiskey to bring your system up in- 70 strong, healthy shape, able to throw off knd resist deseaEe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Deal for Cement Lands.

Hon. J. F. Milhous of Orrville. was in Selma today and stated that he had re- ceived $2.0Oo as part payment for the ce- ment rights on 1000 acres of land pur- chased by a Boston company, which is expected to construct a large factory for the making of Portland cement in West Dallas. The rest of the contract price, S4O.OO0, will be paid in installments of sixty, ninety and 10 days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
The News of Selma.

preachers and two elders to- oarepresent the Presbytery in the General Assembly at Dallass May, lpOA. .s .- ..s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
Local and Personal.

J. F. Mitchell a popular operator of the Western Union Telegraph Company, has accepted position in McMInnyille, Tenn. and will leave for that place to- morrow. He Is succeeded in Selma by R. H. Fitzpatrick of Camden. ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Miss Ethel Pitcher, a charming young woman of Montgomery, is the guest oi Misses Mel, and will be present at the Crews-NieI wedding on December 30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Mir. MIlhouse regards the payment of the S2,U00 as an earnest that the deal Is closed An official of the company which purchased the right to dig cement rocks on Mir. Milhouss place will come to the city in a week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

The many friends of Mrs. R. E.. L.. Mel are pleased to learn that she has almost entirely recovered from Her recent illness ;~ -'l,'' ~'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
The News of Birmingham.

Birmingham. Dec. s.-(speciai )-This morning the Alabama District. Conven- ton of the United Mine Workers of America, elected their officers for the ensuing term, as follows: National Board Member. W. R. Fairiey. of Pratt City; president. Ed. Flynn. of Pratt City; vice president B. L. Greer. coiored. of Belle Ellen; secretary-treasurer. J. l.. Clemo of Adger: district board members. !. R. Kennamer: Piper; George Barbour. Pvatt City: U. H. Orange. Sayreton: Joseph walwork. of Blocton. T. 8. Tinney of Pratt City, tF ~2 *fa ~.aE .s, Captain Frank S. White. who is the att torney for the district organization. this afternoon delivered a strong address to the convention. He bade the mernbers to do that wll lsh would bring credit to themselves Individually and thereby bring credit to the organization. He urged each man present to pay poll taxes and to register and then cast a ballot properly. He said that 1t was the duty of every member present to pay the poll tax and also to register and place him. self in a position to exert his right of franchise. The speech was well received.
 Adam Stewart. Mayor and justice of the peace. who for several years has been on the district board declined to accept the position after he had received the necessary number of votes in order that there should be no second ballot and would allow the colored members to have three members of the board of eight A representative of the tobacco, work CTS union made q strong address before the convention. urging the members not to buy cigars or tobacco which did not carry the union label. Four boxes of cig- ars which had been sent to the convention | as gift were denounced by the speak, CT. However. the convention decided to accept the cigars and they were smoked. The reports of the different commit tees will be heard tomorrow and there will be some Interesting reports made. 1t Is expected, the arbitration of last Au- gust, 1t is believed, will cause much dis cussion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Major D. M. Scott has returned home after an extended business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
BRONCHITIS

ls generally the result of catching cola when the system ls run down and out of condition, and Is the first step to pleu fsy
 pneumonia and consumption, unless the Inflammation is checked before 1t reaches
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Hon, J. A. Wilkinson of Autauga, Is the guest of his son, J. E. Wilkinson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

E. G. Lutz, Traveiing Freight Agent of the Clyde Line; s. M. Wene, Travel ing Freight Agent. and J. A. Taylor. Travelling Passenger Agent f'the Atlantic Coast Line, are in the city
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Fred Hollis. prosperous merchant of was in town today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16

Trains 37 and 3S carry Pullman dFe. inS- with superb dining ear service; 35 ana go cnr York and New Orleans, dining ear serVtce yRs 12 Orleans. Cafe observation car Atlanta ana alS ries through day coach Atlanta to Nsw Crt with Western Railway of Alabama; train SS @t a Ia carte La Grange to Macon. - |,
 c. B. TYLER. c A, Montgomery Ala vp;v1r;; .; r; LUPS, c. P A. Atlanta, Ga. J B. HEtM
 VICKERSHAM p and q N Atlanta. Ga'; {;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-12-16
4A ouaranteed curl sor Pilas.

Itching. Blind. Bleeding or ProtrudinR PSlev Your druggist will refund money If PAzO Otnt ment fails to cure ycu. in to I4 daya soc au-Wd-4r