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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
WANTED IN GEORGIA.
Negro Murderer Is Arrested in Mont.
 gomery

Edward Crowder. negro, who admits that he cut his father-in-law to death in Butt County. Georgia, was arrested last night and lodged in the Montgomery County jail.
 The arrest was made in a house near the electric light plant by Deputies Bel Ser. Hall. Young and Waller
 The crime with which Crowder is charged was committed in Jackson, Ga. The arrest was made on the strength of n letter from the Sheriff of that County.
 The prisoner admitted that he was the man wanted. He will he sent hack to 1 Georgia as soon as the Georgia officials can come here,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26

pal Church of the Holy Comforter, pI cached to a good sized congregation at the Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. West End.
 The appointments for tonight are as fol- lows: Southside Baptist Church, Rev. R. r. Treadway; First Presbyterian Church. Rev. J. A. Rice. D. D.. Adams Street Baptist Church, Rev. Stewart McQueen; Clayton Street Methodist Church. Rev. c. A. Stakely, D. D.; Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. Rev. w. L. Windham.
 Today will be the twelfth day of the campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
SPRING TlREDNESS Is Caused by Unhealthy Action of the Liver and Kidneys, As sisted by Starved Blood and
 a Poor Circulation.
Paine's Celery
 Compound
Nourishes the Life Stream and Strengthens Every Organ
 of the Body.

The great virtues of Paine's Celery Compound are abundantly manifested in the spring. It is a medicine compounded specially to brace the nerves. to sustain heart action, to cleanse the blood and keep the stomach, liver and kidneys in vigorous health.
 In the springtime the effects of the winters work, the worries of business. household cares and the severe changes of temperature all conduce to weakened and inlamed nerves, insomnia, poverty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
VOTERS OF THREE COUNTIES. Returns Received from Hale, Lown.
 des and WaSGington.

Alphabetical lists of the voters of Hale. Lowndes and Washington Counties were filed yesterday in the office of the Secre- tary of State. The lists filed show the number of voters as follows: Lowndes, 1,105, Washington, LIS and Hale 1,247.
 An error was contained in the publish ed number of the voters of Chamber County. The alphabetical list filed witt the Secretary of State shows that ir Chambers County there are S,O60 register ed voters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
CITY REGISTRATION.
1,e4o Montgomery Voters HavG
 Qualified.

When the city registration books clos ed at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon a total of but ninety-three voters had registered during the day.
 This makes a total of 1.6f1 registered voters divided as follows Ward | 202: Ward ?, S59 Ward 3, 29S; Ward 4. 354; Ward B. 29S; Ward 6, 13O.
 The registration office will remain open until o'clock Saturday night to giye, working men a last opportunity to register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26

about this report and said he had no in formation on that subject.
 The proposed State League Is to consist of - teams representing Montgomery Selma, Mobile. Anniston, Ensley Couln- bus. Ga. Pensacola, Fla, and probably other cities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
Criminal Cases oitx Court.

The following cases were disposed of yesterday in the City Court of Montgom- cry, Judge w. H. Thomas, presiding
 Mitchell Miller, carrying concealed pistol. not guilty.
 Will Hills plea of guilty to grand larceny.
 Virginia Tias, grand larceny. guilty.
 Ernest Tymes. assault and battery guilty, fined $10
 william Taylor, assault to murder, guilty of assault and battery, fined $50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
No Action Yet Taken on Valuation
 of Property, /

The State Board of Assessment held a short session yesterday but adjourned without taking any action upon the as- sessment of any of the railroad or tele- graph property in the State It was de- cided to wait the arrival of Treasurer J. Craig Smith before taking final action on the matters before the Board.
 Mir. Smith has been absent in Selma for two days, but he returned to Montgomery last night
 The Assessment Board will probably be tn session during the remainder of the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
Drunkards
 Cured Secretly.
A Home Cure Which Any Lady Can Give Secretly That will Positively
 Stop Drinking.
fRllI PAcKaeE MAIIEn FREE,

An odoriess and tasteless remedy when nut In the drunkard's coffee or. food will destroy all desire for drink. This rem edy is so simple that anyone can use It
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26

Like father. like son." says the old saw. But a girl may like the son with put having any use for the old man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26

As a rule sharp business men are rather blunt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-26
ASSESSMENT BOARD.

Mir. Hutchinson was well known in Montgomery and had many friends here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BATTERY TO BUILD
 FINE CLUB HOUSE
WILL INCORPORATE AND SELL STOCK TO MEMBERS AND ITS FRIENDS-WlLL GET LATEST IMPROVED GUNS.

At the meeting of the Brandon Light artillery last night it was definitely de- cided to incorporate the organization and to erect or purchase clubhouse in the center of the city. After discussing the matter at length the battery decided not to appoint a committee to perfect the plans until the muster in March.
 The idea of the officers of the battery is to incorporate and issue stock to the various members and the friends of the crganization. It is believed that by this plan the battery will be able to raise SEQ, CO.,
 Col. w w. Brandon, adjutant general of the state has advised the officers of the battery that under. the Dick bill the organization would in the near future be equipped with the latest model guns. It is expected that the battery will be given six of these guns, and that the or ganiztion will be enlarged so as to make a full squad to each gun.
 At the meeting last night R. s. Brown, Jr., first lieutenant, rendered his resig- nation on account of business. The resig- nations of Lieutenants Brown and Hayes will put Lieut. J. Q. Smith in lipe for pro- motion to junior first lieutenant; H. A. Thompson in line for second lieutenant and E. w. Lapsey for junior second lieu tenant.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
HAD OLD GOLD HE
 WISHED TO PAWN
c. M. BROOKS, CLAIMING TO BE FROM BIRMINGHAM, ARRESTED IN ATLANTA ON susPIcIoN-HE IS NOT KNOWN HERE.

The Atlanta Constitution of yesterday has an account of the arrest of c. M. Brooks, claiming to be from Birmlng ham, on a charge of pawning jewelry which was believed to be stolen. No re- cord of a man by that name can be found in the city directories here, and no one knows of any such mar
 A local jewelry store is said to have been swlnded out of diamond several days ago, but the police claim that it has not been reported. Chief Austin, when called over the telephone this morning about 1 o'clock, said he knew nothing of the arrest of Brooks. or of a jewelry store being swindled The account In the Constitution is as follows
 A handsome and stylishly dressed young man, who gave his name as c. NJ. Brooks. was locked up by Officers Bareheld and Cowan last night about [ o'clock on the charge of pawning jewelry that was believed to have been stolen.
 Brooks went to pawn shop and offer ed to pawn or sell a lot of old gold, which looked like it had been broken up to con- ceal It's identity. There were bracelets and rings, all battered and mashed out of shape
 Brooks says he Is from Birmingham and he expected to return there last night as soon as he got rid of the gold.
 He was asked what brought him to At lanta on such a flying trip and he replied that he just "came over to see the town. v
 To a reporter of the Constitution he said last night that the old gold he was trying to sell belonged to lady friend of his sisters, who lived in Birmingham and who did not wish to dispose of 1t in Birmingham as she did not want any publicity given to the matter.
 The officers do not believe Brooks statement and will hold him until the au- thorities in Birmingham can be communi- cated with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
BILL INTRODUCED
 FOR REFORMATORY
WANT HOME FOR NEGRO OR PLANS, HELPLESS AND WAY WARD cHlLDREN-HAS PROP ERTY WORTH $sooo.

The bill to establish reformatory and industrial school for the benefit of orphan, helpless and wayward negro chill dren, under the name and style of The Alabama Negro Industrial school to be located in Birmingham, was introduced in the house of representatives yesterday by MT. Haley, of Jefferson, as House bill 507.
 William R. Pettiford, president of the Alabama Penny Savings bank, said that the friends of the measure wanted to do everything possible to make this bill a law both on account of the good it would do Birmingham and on account of it's philanthropic motive.
 The school already has property at Newtown on the Owenton car line valued at about sS00o, and the intention is to merge the interests of this school with those of the one to be created by the pending bill.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
RECORD OF COURTS.

D. S. Mathews, a negro, was tried in the first division of the Criminal court yesterday on a charge of assault with intent to murder on Lee Mattingly, a con- stable at Smiths mines, two years ago. The case went to the jury late in the af- ternoon and verdict will probably be re- turned today.
 Francis Murray was acquitted on a charge of grand larceny, and Henry Hutchinson was found not guilty on similar charge against him. The case of grand larceny against John Williams was mol pressed
 The cases against Chief of Police Aus tin and Officers Culpepper and Jordan, charged with defacing property at the OHvette club, were continued, as the chief witness for the prosecution was i'll and could not be present
 The impeachment proceedings against R. D. Coffman and W. J. Armstrong will be heard by Judge Dan A. Greene today
 The case of Jeff Brown against the Bir- mingham Railway. Light and Power com pany Is on trial in the Circuit court.
 In the first division of the City court the case of Ed Foster against the Pioneer Mining and Manufacturing company is on trial.
 In the second division the case of M. L. Req against the Southern Railway com pany is on trial. The plaintiff sues for damages. alleging he was badly burned on one of his arms by live wire that had been displaced by a train and had fallen to the ground
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
VERDICT IN JONES
 SUIT WAS $16,OOO
LARGEST EVER GIVEN BY CIRCUIT COURT JURY IN JEFFERSON COUNTY-AGAlNST THE SOUTH ERIN RAILROAD.

The largest verdict rendered by jury in a damage suit In the Jefferson county circuit court was returned yesterday, when Mrs. Gertrude T. Jones got ver- dict for S16O0O against the Southern Rail- way company. Mrs. Jones sued for ESQ., 900 as administrative of the estate of El- bert N. Jones. who was killed in Decem- Der, 1901, at Twenty seventh street and First avenue The plaintiff claimed that her husband died from the effects of wounds received in a wreck of an elec- tric car, on which he was conductor, by a train of the Southern backing into it.
 In the complaint it was alleged the train was backing at greater rate of speed than four miles an hour, in viola tion of a city ordinance; that no warning of it's approach was given; that no flag man was stationed to give any signals and that the train did not stop before reaching the crossing.
 Frank S. White & Son, John T. Shugart and John Mcqueen represented the plain tiff The railway company was repre- sented by James Weatherly. The trial of the case began in the circuit court last Friday. The arguments were finished Monday, when the jury took the case A verdict was not reached until yesterday shortly after noon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

.., Corn, of PRIVATE DISEASE gnu weakness etc.. etc.. are cured under plain guarantee. ..,. ru condolences held inviolate.
 Sn,s,,ltations at cffice or by man in- ,,tsd without charge.
 Treatment by man for those who can not visit us ,., u,. II cdlcines.
 Question blanks for man CT woman sent free on application.
 C,.' institute Is thoroughly euuipped .sth all modern sur gicai. electrical x WI. y,otet ray. galvano. faradic battery. ,yI,.r,c stat,c machine. arc light cabi-
 at. and other modem electro and me- ,,,,oal theurapeutio devices for aiding ,,a in inc scientific treatment of chrono Monteomery Advertiser; Dr. Dozier Is ,.,drrsad hy the press and people of every section of Alabama.
 Tho Southern Odd Fellow: We cannot add anything to the reputation Dr. O. T. Dozier hss already acquired in the line oe h,s nrofession. but we know him to be a mother odd Fellow that can be relied on 10 carry out every promise he makes to those needing his services.
 Masonic Guide: pr. Dozier comes from n family of prominent physicians, and with his full store of medical knowledge end his large experience in his profession can he relied on to treat disease in the most successful manner.
 ARe-Herald' His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession.
 Offices First avenue and Twenty-firss street. Birmingham. Ala
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
PASTORS AGAINST
 POOL SELLING BILL
MEETING TO BE HELD AT FIRST METHODIST CHURCH TODAY TO TAKE. ACTION FOR FIGHTING THE MEASURE.

The Pastors union will meet at the First Methodist church at 10 o'clock this morning for the purpose of taking action in opposition to the pool-selling bill now before the legislature.
 The following call has been issued: "Inasmuch as the pool-selling bill now before the legislature has been favorably reported by the committee, and its pas sage is being urged before adjournment, the Pastors union of Birmingham is here by called to meet at the First Methodist church at 10 a. m. today Wednesday,, February 1S to take action Tn the matter. A full attendance is urged.
 "A. c. DAVIDSON,
 President" Dr. Davidson said yesterday that re- quests for the meeting were persistent, and that they came not only from the preachers but from various classes of cit izens.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Y. M. C. A. TO START
 ANOTHER CANVASS
DIRECTORS HOLD MEETING AND DISCUSS PLANS FOR RAISING REMAINDER OF SUM FOR AsSo- CLAYTON BUILDING.

The directors of the local Y. NJ. c. A. held a meeting at the office of the sec- retary in the Watts building yesterday and considered plans for the completion of their canvass to raise funds to erect building in Birmingham for the asso- citation.
 It is understood that the work of so- liciting will be resumed about the first week in March and will be continued until the necessary amount has been sub scribed. The amount already subscribed is nearly s9O,0OO. but the building will not be started until s75,OOO is in sight.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
HOWARD'S DEPT OF.
 MODERN LANGUAGES
Prof. Dawson to Take Charge
 of New Work
COLLEGE TRUSTEES MEET
Active Eneroles selna Put Forth for Extending the lnfIueree and Use fulnees of the institution.
 The Dormltory Plans.

At a meeting of the board of trustees of Howard college yesterday afternoon in the offices of Cabanlss & Wenlaley. 1t was decided to add a new department that of modern languages, to the insfi- tuition. The beard elected Professor John c. Dawson, now principal of the seotts- boro school in the Tennessee valley. to take charge of the department, which will be lnaugurated next September. Pro lessor Dawson will go to Europe in April to more fully familiarize himself with the accent and pronunciation of French and German. He Is a graduate or the Georgetown Ky, college. and was high ly recommended for the position. He is native of Alabama.
 The College Ground.
 The trustees have given authority to a committee to enclose the college grounds with a new fence.
 After next September Professor Edward Brand will have charge of physics as well as the higher mathematics relieving Col. E. B. Hogan, who has had charge of physics, but who will thereafter devote his entire time to chemistry and biology.
 At the meeting it was decided that committee consisting of prominent lay men in the Baptist church. in each sena- torial district in Alabama, should can vass the state during the summer months for students. Hon. D. J. Meador ex-pres- ident of the state senate, was elected chairman of this committee, and with others of the trustees will select his as- sociates,
 Dormltory Discussed.
 The proposed new dormitory for the college was discussed and a committee consisting of Prof A. ID. Smith, Dr. c. C. Jones, Hon. H. R. Dill, J. w. Minor of Ensley and President A. P. Montague of the college, was appointed to secure plans and specifications of the proposed strue- ture, which it is thought will be built the coming summer. It will be a large and handsome dormitory, containing about forty-five rooms, and having all modern conveniences.
 President Montague, Prof. w. P. Mc- Adory, J. w. Minor and Prof. A. D. Smith were appointed a committee 10 ar range for the opening of a department of engineering as soon as practicable.
 Those present at the meeting were Dr. A. c. Dandson, chairman of the board;. Dr. c. c. Jones, secretary; Prof. A. D. Smith. J. G. Lowrey. J. w. Minor. E. H. Cabaniss, the Rev. w. B. Crompton of Montgomery, Prof. ", P. McAdory, the Rev. J. L. Thompson of Bessemer and President Montague.
 President Montague's Activity.
 In a report rendered by Dr. Montague he said that since becoming president of the institution last August he had tray eled 661O miles and made 105 talks and speeches in the interest of the college.
 In speaking of the work at Howard col- lege, Dr. Montague said, The meeting of the board was marked by a spirit of progress and determination to place Howard college in the front rank among the southern institutions of learning"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

An interesting legal point arose yes. terday in connection with the recent priEe drawing contest which has been carried on by M, Wei 6 Ere.
 For the past month that firm has been giving a number with each a purehaue which entitled the holder to a chance on a dress suit.
 The drawing was held .aat Monday and the dress suit was won by ?. K, Smith of Valley Head. MT, Smith had only three chances.
 M. Well & Bro. telegraphed him Mon- day afternoon at Valley Head and the answer came baek that MT. Smith had gone to Mentone.
 Yesterday morning Seals Piano and Organ company served garnishment on M. Well & Bro to procure the dress suit as payment of a claim against P. K. Smith of Valley Head
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
HOTEL ARRIVALS

At the Florence.-R. F. Richardson Atlanta; A. Doggrell, Amory, Miss; T. c. Cherry, T. w. Ondmay, Anniston; H. sennett and wife, Marion, O.; T. w. Jones, J. A. McChelain, New Decatur. Ala; H. E. Miller, Knoxville; w. T. Cox, Gads- den; H. E. Moomaw, Chattanooga; T. Avery, Opelika M. C. Gathers, Cincinnati; R. D. Wall Memphis; Charles C. kenna, North Carolina; T. N. Elsaffer, Louisville, Ky; c. N. Cox, Atlanta; w. E. Howard, Memphis NJ. Greenpau, Nashville; M. FIatan. Cleveland O.; w. E. Nose Jr., Montgomery; Ed Flynn, East Thomas; M c. Harrington, Newman, Miss; w M. Bunting, Chicago; E. H. Pague, Atlanta; E. B. Hillard, Fenwood, Ala.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
TRAGEDY AT WARRIOR
 OVER LOCAL POLITICS

John Brake. prominent young mer- chant, is charged with killing Thomas Gibbs, at Warrior, about 1 o'clock yester- day afternoon, and Is now In the county jail He was brought to Birmingham about o'clock last night by R. D. Black burn, deputy sheriff of the Warrior beat, who swore out the warrant for his arrest before Justfe of the Peace Joe ". Ellis.
 Brake is young business man and both Gibbs and Brake were recently married.
 It is said the shooting occurred after
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
LEGAL QUESTION OVER
 MR. SMITHS DRESS SUIT

Mi well says he Is In the auandary of not knowing what te dc with the suit. 'LeelsihE at the matter from eur point of yisw,n MT, Wei said 'the suit Is ae- tually the property of Mr, Smith, as the drawing of his number on Monday was a virtual declaration that suit of clothes worth 80, and In possession of NJ. Well q Bro. belonged to MT, Smith.
 'But from another point of view,' eon- tinned MT. Well, MT. Smith has no suit of clothes in the possession of M Well & Bro. He has not said he wanted such A suit; he has not had his measure taken for 1t, and he may come in and say he would rather have s5 cash than two dress suits. Then in the latter event it would have to be decided whether the ss belonged to Mr. Smith or to the Seals Piano and organ company"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
GERMAN-AMERIcAN UNION.
Drennen Endorsed for Mayor and
 Weir for Chief of Police.

At meeting of the German-American union, held at Turn Verien hall last night, resolutions were adopted pledging the support of the union to W. M. Drennen for mayor and Capt. w. E. Weir for chief of police It also adopted resolu- tions recommending that the members vote in the primary for the abolition of the police commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18

the men had engaged in heated discus- sion about local politics. Threats, 1t is alleged, were made on both sides. The men secured pistols and when they met again Brake fired a pistol shot
 Brake refused to make any statement last night or to discuss the charge against him in any way. Deputy Sheriff Black burn stated to the warden of the county Jail that Brake was justifiable in shooting Gibbs, according to his understanding of the case.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
Chief of Police Contest.

To the Editor of the Age-Herald
 In my connection with the state fair here last year, and in other relations here, 1 have had occasion to learn that Birmingham has a trustworthy and in- corruptible chief of police, and l desire to state for the benefit of Birmingham, and not from any personal motive, that such an official should not be displaced at such a time as this.
 In the office of chief of police the right man will constantly increase in value by continuance of service. The man who has held the office for few years, and who has executed the laws without fear or favor has learned much of value to the community, and is, necessarily, In possession of much information in re- gard to the criminal classes and their haunts, and in regard to the best meth ods for protecting the city, which is of incalculable value to the peaceful citl- zen.
 I have heard many substantial business men say that they hope to see Chief Aus tin retained, and it is a surprise to me that an organized effort has not been set on foot to secure his retention in his present office. One of the best arguments for his retention is that he has no fac ulty or disposition for compromising with any breach of the laws. He would be glad to have some of the laws more liberal, but he knows that 1t is his prov ince only to see them executed as they are, and that the legislature must change them before he can relax his vigilance.
 Let the citizens remember that really honest and notably incorruptibIe police department is a rarity in these United States, and that the officer at the head of department which has attained this enviable distinction should be retained through the united efforts or all citizens who wish to have the city secure, and who desre- to see law and order main tained. Any change now would be an ex- pertinent. With Austin in charge at po- lice headquarters the public knows ex- actly what to expect.
 J. A. MCKNIGHT
 Birmingham January 2s, 1903. E."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-02-18
TuNNELL COAL COMPANY
To Increase Capital Stock From $1oo,-
 900 to $25o,ooo.

A report of a meeting of the stockhold- CTS of the Tunnell Coal company has been filed in the office of the probate judge and embodied in 1t Is a resolution adopted to increase the capital stock of the com pany from $lOO,000 to $250000.
 The report also says that the stock holders had agreed to accept the offer of Henry c. Cunningham to purchase $40 acres of coal lands in St. Clair county, the consideration being TIA shares of the stock