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The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

Senator Quay and Senator Morgan are learning that those reliable leaders of the Senate known as "The better thought" constitute very hard com bination to defeat. Their long experi- ence and the confidence which the peo- pie repose in them, make them almost invulnerable.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The Phoenix Republican says : What contrast between the Fourteenth and Twenty-second legislatures. The Fourteenth had no employees except those provided by the government, but Twenty-second has so many at taches hired at the public expense that it is doubtful whether the members know all of them by sight.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

While there is no time to take the matter up at this session, the dual tariff system brought to the attention of Congress by Senator Lodge is of the utmost importance and may solve the difficulty of adjusting the schedules without injuring the business interests.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The Territorial legislature has twelve days in which to complete it's work, and they ought to be real days of work if they intend to dispose of the large number of bills introduced.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The number of horses in the United States has increased by 25,OO0 in the past year. The demonitization of horses by automobiles has evidently proved failure.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The recent burning of Pike's opera house in Cincinnati reminds us that it has suffered from fire several times and has been burned out twice com pletely. The accumulated loss is now $5, ,OO0, ,OOO, it is time to think of fireproof construction.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The senatorial muddle in Delaware has been settled and the little com monwealth now has two senators for the first time in two years, and Mir. Addick is not one of the senators.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The President has called an extra session of the senate, and rumor has it that an extra session of the lower house of congress will be called.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

It is announced that there is to be no woman's building at the St. Louis Fair because Congress failed to ap- propriate for one.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

Secretary Root says colOred suf- frage has proven a failure. That is just what Mir. Bryan thinks about white suffrage and what he intimates weekly in the Commoner.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

Minister Bowen, Governor Taft of the Philippines and Governor Hunt, of Porto Rico were all classmates at Yale and are all members of the Yale Alumni Society.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

The war that is now on between the tobacco interests will help the smoker to enjoy himself at less expense. But if the small dealers are driven out he must expect to make up for this tenn porary loss of profits.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

There may come time when the earth's supply of coall is exhausted, but it is doubtful if any of us will lack for fuel then.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

A "Board of Lady managers" with nothing whatever to manage, promises to be one of the most interesting feat ures at the Saint Louis exposition.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

President Elliot says no man can work too hard. Evidently the eminent college president has never been newspaperman.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

An inconsiderate public insists on prying into the methods by which Mir. Addicks retains his hold on the Dele- ware legislature.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

to the extent of S250,O00. In view of the recent cold snap some people think the less direct communication there is with the Pole the better.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

Explorer Peary is anxious to make another North Pole expedition and is looking for capitalist to back him
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07

President Roosevelt has not said that he has Congress on his hands. It is Congress that is saying, this time.
The Coconino sun., 1903-03-07
SATURDAY, MARCH ', 1903.

Most people will admire Mir. Carne- gie for his refusal to furnish capital for North Pole expeditions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

tentiary. He was sent to the Speignel convict farm and effected his escape af. ter three weeks. The negro then roameG around the country and came back tc Birmingham about the middle of June
 He then began to plan for burglarizina the handsome residences on the South Highlands. Between the 20th of June and the 1st July he entered no less than nine homes on the South Highlands Ruth. erford always entered through windows prizing open the frames. He is quick and stealthy in his movements and was never caught in any of the houses.
 Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton went to work on the case. Rutherford had pawned several handsome articles of jewelry and cut glass, and in this way he was traced. The officers found that he roomed on Avenue between Eff teenth and Sixteenth streets, and in the house they recovered most of the stolen goods. A woman, Carrie Bell, was arrest ed in the room. She Is charged with re- ceiving stolen property, and her case will come up for trial Thursday of this week Rutherford was arrested about the 1st of July on Eighteenth street between First and Second avenues as he was go- ing to a pawn shop. He made fight to escape, but one of the officers hit him with the butt of pistol and he was locked up.
 The negro is wanted in Lexington, Ky. and in Louisville on charges of burg lary. His picture Is in the rogues gal leries in St. Louis and Cincinnati.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

ways has some to spare. He never buys pound of meat, and has twenty y-eight fine porkers waiting to be slaughtered this fall. In adition to this he has a herd of twenty goats which he keeps solely for the purpose of having an occasional kid Tor table use. He also constantly has on hand from three to five fat beeves which he slaughters at intervals throughout the year for the same purpose. MT. Bryant also has fine vineyard and the best regulated fish pond in the State, which is stocked with an abundance of fine brim. trout and other varieties that are regu- larly fed and cared for. These adorn his table whenever he desires and the snort of angling them Is simply superb Wild ducks that constantly haunt his pond are also frequently killed. as many as four or live at one shot. His lands were poor but were brought up by fertilizers and he always grows the finest crops of cane. peas. potntoes. corn. peanuts and a few bales of surplus cotton. Mir. Bryant is ,po years old and enjoys company He is al- ways on the right side of politics and vyas a warm supporter of Governor Jelks. Con. tented and happy. with a liberal share of this worlds goods he is enjoying his declining years in pence and plenty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
GOOD EXAMPLE.
What an Enterprise 2 Farmer Can
 Do in Alabama.


 Eufauia Oct. 13.-(Special )-While far mers throughout this section are con- stantly complaining of hard times due to poor seasons and low priced cotton, there are some to say the least who prosper despite adverse conditions, and have no occasion to complain or run in debt.
 George Bryant, who resides in this county near Blue Spring, furnishes an example along this line that others might profit by. and despite he began life as poor as church mouse. he is today the peer Of any man in his profession in this section of the State. MT Bryant settled within few hundred yards of his pres cnt home thirty-five years ago in d small log cabin with a single OK and no other possessions save a scanty collection of household goods. Beginning right. he chose as a helpmate Miss Mary J. Cal Ioway.s sister of the present county Sher- iff. who still shares the comforts of his palatial home. For several years he ctri- tivated forty acres of land which he rent ed. but soon became the pOssessor Of. and which has now been added to unul it covers several hundred acres Through all the vicissitudes through which he passed he has reared a family of five boys and two girls who are yet spared to comfort his old age. The story is told on him that his purchase of a gown for ms llfst born baby was made from the proceeds of an opossum which he sold for 25 cents
 Although he was never possessed of cd- ucation he has learned great deal from practical business dealings and is regard cd as close and shrewd fnancier, Re- aIizing his disadvantages in this respect he did not neglect his children all of whom are intelligent and cultured. Os- car, his youngest son. is now the popular principal of a fiourlshing school at Tex asville. MT. Bryant's home is now d pretty frame building of snowy white color with six large well ventilated rooms and all modern eonveniences. His parlor floor is covered with handsome Brus- sells carpet and is ornamented with plush cushion chairs and settees. Every apart ment Is complete and is as nicely equip ped ap the best regulated city residence His cribs groan with the greatest abund- ance of corn, hay and fodder and he aI-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
PREACHER REMOVED
REV. MR. McFERJaN WILL G6
 TO NASHVILLE.
Strike of the Iron Moulders Which Has Been on for Thirteen
 Months Has Ended-Men

Birmingham, Oct. 13.-(Spccial. l-Rcv. Dr. J. F. McFerrin, pastor of the First Methodist Church of Birmingham, tne largest church here. has been transferred to the Tulip Street Methodist Church of Nashville and on next Sunday will preach his farewell sermon here. The Tennessee Conference, which closed at Murfrecsboro last night, assigned Dr. McFerrtn to the Tulip Street Church and he has been ofii- oially notified of the fact. AS pastor of the First Methodist Church in Birming- ham for the past four years, Dr. McFer- rin has done a great work and the church has greatly prospered under his care and direction. He has made for himself a friend of the entire community and there will be general regret that he is to leavt His successor will be named by Bishop A. Coke Smith at the North Alabama Conference which meets at Tuscumbia next month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
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pr. c. R. Hodge.- Mrs. Hodge was S2 years old. She came to Selma with her son two years ago. The funeral took place from the family residence this af- ternoon, Rev. E. W. Gamble, rector of st. Paui's Episcopal Church, conducting the services. The pallbearers were: c. c. Grayson. w. C. Agee. E. H. Hobbs. E. P. Gait. Louis Raymond and Dr. W. J. Reynolds. Deputy Key Goes Alter an Escape Deputy Eheriff H. l.. Key went to Bir- fningham snis afternoon to take charge of Henry Gardner. alias Reddy Gardner, a negro, who escaped from the city pris- on in Selma nearly year ago. Deputy Key will return with the prisoner to- morrow. Gardner left jail in a general exodus led by Wilson Ross. who is now In the coal mines. Gardner was in prison on a charge of assault with intent to murder.
 Personal and Lscel.
 Hon. w. B. Craig left yesterday for Ensley City. where he will reside. MT. Craig is among the most popular young gretted by many friends.
 Hugh Nelson of Montgomery was in the city to-day. the guest of his father, Col. w. R. Nelson.
 John Cooke of The Birmingham News was a pleasant caller at The Advertiser Bureau to-day. Sam Lacy of Woodlawn is quite Ill and has been brought to the city for medical treatment. John c. Lusk. district passenger agent of the Southern Railway, was in Selma to-day
 Mir. and Mrs. W. NJ. WiIkerson of Mont gomery are registered at the Hotel AL bert.
 Miss Mary Calhoun has returned from a visit to Georgia. Dr. H. V. weedon of Berlin, was in Selma to-day.
 R. T. Reid of Hagen spent to-day in Selma.
 R. D. shuptrine of Stafford is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
Plead Guiltv in seven Ceases.

Walter Rutherford. who is alleged to be one of the most noted burglars and sneak thieves in the country, and who entered a plea of guilty in seven cases of burglary in the first division of the Criminal Court yesterday. was arrested by Detectives Bodeker and Hamilton about the first of July. He was charged with entering and robbing seven resi- dences on the South Highlands.
 Rutherford has an ugly criminal his tory. He is a large negro, standing over six feet. He resembles an Indian in col or. He was convicted about the first of this year on a charge of burglarizing the residence of Mir. Mac Drennen. He entered the house through window and stole several articles The property was recovered. by the officers.
 Upon conviction the negro was sen fenced to serve seven years in the peni-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
STREET FAIR.
Tuscaloosa's Big Show is Now in Full
 Blast.

Tuscaloosa. Oct. 1S.-(Special )-Tusca- loosa's free and agricultural street fair began yesterday All day long the streets presented a busy scene with the farmers coming in in perfect stream with theiI produce. The women's department in the City Hall is exceedingly attractive. A number of attractions of the Ponce de Leon Carnival Company arrived Sunday and the others which were delayed by a wreck on the road, arrived at noon to-day, they will be placed this after noon and everything will be in running order this evening. The electric lights were turned on at F o'clock last even. ing, but on account of improper connec- tions failed to burn. It is thought how. ever. that they will be turned on this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
Brought Back.

In charge of two nurses of the Red Cross Society, Louise Marshall. woman of Birmingham who went to Little Rock a week or 50 ago and lost her mind. was brought back today and turned over to the city authorities. A bill for expenses amounting to over $i00 was presented to the Chief of Police. but that official did not pay the same. The woman had the appearance of being a woman of wealth and rank. 1t was thought advisable by the authorities of Little Rock to send her back to Birmingham and two nurses were sent along. arriving here this morning. The woman has some people in Birming- ham and they may care for her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
The Noted Seventh.

Troop c, of the 7th United States Cav airy. under command of Ola Walter Bell arrived In the city this afternoon on a special train and immediately repaired tc the Fair Grounds. The Alabama State Fair opens in this city Thursday and this troop will be one of the features of the Fair. The troop came here on a special train from Nashville. II. A. Richardson a member of the troop, who had leg broken in Nashville last week by a horse falling on him. was taken to the hos pital here and will be treated there for several weeks. The indications are that there will be large attendance at the Fair. all railroads having made a special rate for the great event.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
Mou,ders Strike Ended.

The strike of the iron moulders in this city, which has been on for thirteen months, has been declared of. and all shops are now on the fair list again. The statement is made that both sides have made concessions and the strike was de- clared off. The men went out on a strike for nine hours to constitute day and also for an advance In wages. The ad- vance has been secured but the hours were not given in to by the proprietors Fifty men went out at first and all shops were declared unfair. The settlement of the strike is considered of some conss- dueflce
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
New captain Elected.

At a meeting of Company A. held in the Woodlawn armory last night, E. C. Evans received practically the unani- nous vote for captain. The other officers of the company were retained. The com pany now is fully organized, and only awaits the mastering in. It seems these papers have been issued, but for some reason have not yet reached Capt. J. D. Elliott. the mastering in officer.
 An officer of the company said this morning that the report of friction in the company was unfounded, and that the company expected to be mustered fin very soon. He said the almost unanimous election of Captain Evans last night showed the company to be harmonious and that only those on the outside thought there was any trouble,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
New Order for Pawnbrokers.

ell compelling the pawnbrokers of the city to furnish the chief of police weekly with a list of all articles received on pawn is now being enforced. 1t is ex. pected to be great auxiliary to the police department in recovering stolen property and detecting criminals. The law as a whole is looked upon with fa- vor by almost everybody.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
prnamited . doNse.

The house of Sid Hurst, miner who is working at the Virginia City mines. south of Bessemer, fin this county, was dynamited Sunday morning but no one was injured in the place. A strike Is on at the Virginia City mines. Dan Hene- gan and Charles Langston have been ar rested charged with being connected with the dynamIting They have made bond for their appearance. It is denied by the union miners that the dynamlting was done by anyone not working at Virginia City
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
Arranrinr the petails.

Managers B. c. Hazard and J. IL. Chapman of the Auburn and University of Alabama footbal teams respectively, were in Birmingham today and made ar engagements for the annual game between thesa two teams on Friday, October S. at the West End bali ground in this city. The grounds will be provided with wire netting to prevent the spectators from rushing out on the field and marring the game.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
CONVICT KILLED.
Tom Plant Killed Will Thomas a Dolive-Rnth NecIoAs.

Bay Minette. Oct. 13.-(Special. .)-Tom Plant killed Will Thomas ut the convict camp at Dolive this afternoon. Both are negroes and both conVicts. From the statement of Tom made to the sheriff. who now has him in jail. the difficulty oc- cured about g merchandise check which Win had and which Tom claimed. Upon the refusal of Will to give it up Tom stabbed him fin the neck and back with q large knife. Death resulted In a %av, Ynfntftes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

GROVES CHRONIC CHILL cURE cures the chills that other chill tonics don't cure. Made of the following fluid exti acts: Peruvian Bark. Black Root, Poplar Bark. Prickly Ash. Dog Wood Bark and Sarsa pariIla. No Cure. No Pay
 50 cents. su-weo-frt-eo wkIy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
FIG FIRE.
A Twenty-Five Thousand Dollar Loss
 at Auniston.

at Anniston.
 Anniston, Oct. 13.-(Special. )-Fire to- tally destroyed the stables of Donahoo & Co, here this afternoon between and 6 o'clock. Tn five minutes after the fire was discovered the whole building, which occupies three-eighths of block, was ig- nited. Five mules and six horses are known to have been burned to death, and there may be more which will not be known until morning. when the debris will allow close inspection. These sta bles were the largest in North Alabama, having stable room for over 200 head of stock and the same number of vehicles. The loss is about $25,0oO with ss,ooO in- surance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
Negro Painfully Hurt.

Dan Bird, a negro employed by the Shuh-M Miller Lumber Company. was struck on the head by the heavy chain of the log hoist and painfully injured yes- terday afternoon The blow rendered him unconscious, but he recovered and Is not considered to be dangerously hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

Strange Things in Society. Chicago Record-He-ald.
 What homebody that Mrs. Worth wads is." Yes. I saw her baby go and sit in hel lap yesterday without being a bit afraid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

Strengthen the tired kidneys and purify the liver and bowels with few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters. It Is an admirable kidney tonic. adv--wed-fri-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
A Guaranteed Cure for Piles.

Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protruding Piles Your druggist will refund money if PAZO Oint- ment fails to cure you. in 6 to "a days. soc. su-wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14
FALL SUITS CLEANED.
Everything They Need oono We'll by
 Holt's Dye Works.

We steam-clean. press and repair clothes. doing everything necessary to put them into first-class wearing order. Work sent for and delivered. Telephone 422.
 adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

Death of Mrs. Mary c. Hodge. ternoon at the residence of her son, Rev.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

The many friends of pr. W. r. Melton, former president of the Tuscaloosa Fe- male College, will be pleased to learn that he has been designated by the fac- ulty of Johns Hopkins University as a fellow by courtesy for the current acad- emicgyear.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

Miss Fannie B. Shelton of stanton, Va, has arrived to take charge of the Art Department at the Alabama Central re male College,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

Advertiser Bureau.

Adverdser Bureau.
 The work of graveliIng East Alabama street Is being facilitated greatly by the use of cars. in which material for street. building is hauled through the city. These cars have capacity equal to sew eral cart loads and are operated on the electric car line between the gravel hoist at the sand bar and the streets of, which the gravel is needed. This i'm provement will shorten the time necas- sary for The completion of the work and will also cut down expenses.
 To Improve Postal Service.
 The following preamble and resolution were introduced by Councilman R. D. Berry of the Fourth ward. and adopted by the Council last night:
 Whereas. The postoffice at Selma, as shown by the receipts for the fiscal year 1902-3. has largely increased the work and labor imposed upon the clerical force by reason of the completion of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad to Pensacola. Camden and many interme- diate places along that road. and the more recent extension of the B., s. and N. o. Railroad. west to the Blgbee river thereby adding many postofiices to the daily mail connections with Selma, and increasing the necessity for larger clerical force in order for more prompt distribution, handling and delivery of the mail at and from the Selma office, therefore, be 1t
 Resolved by the Mayor and council of Selma. That our senators and repre- sentatives in Congress be and are here by most honestly petitioned to use their best efforts with the Postmaster Gen. eral. to secure an increase of the num- Der of clerks necessary to do the increas- ed work at this office to facilitate the quick and prompt transportation and de- livery and distribution of the daily mails in the Selma office."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

The Board of Directors of the Young Mems Christian Association met last evening for the transaction of business. A number of young men were elected members of the association. Dr. w. E. Bingham was elected a member of the board of directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

evening as everything Is practically com pleted. The weather Is fine and from the present outlook this win be the most successful fair ever held in Tuscaloosa county.
 sale which Is being held in the Sunday school annex, began to-day. The rooms present a very attractive scene with a large and handsome supply of fancy articles, and ferns and palms. Refresh ments are also being served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-14

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