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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Mcclellan. C. J.
BREEDING V. GRANTLAND.

Bill in Equity to Contest Validity of a
 Will.-Appeal from the Chancery
 Court of Morgan.
 1. Appeals from interlocutory decrees; not authorized from decrees on motion to strike demurrers.-The statute authoriz- ing appeals to the Supreme Court from certain interlocutory dccrees rendered in chancery courts Code Sec 427), does not provide for appeals from decrees rendered on motions to strike demurrers to a bill.
 2. Bill in equity to contest validity of will what contest will prevent mainten- ance of bill--.The contest of a will, which under the statute precludes any person interested in said will from maintaining a bill in equity to contest the validity of said will Code Sec. .429S), is that contests instituted in the Probate Court by filing in such court allegations in writing show ing the invalidity of the will and the prosecution of a contest therein to judg- ment under the provisions of the statute Code, Sec. 42S7); and the mere fact that a person interested in the will, but who was not a contestant of record in the contest of the probate of the will in the Probate Court, took an active interest in the prosecution of such contest proceed ings and shared the expenses thereof, does not prevent him from subsequently maintaining a bill in equity to contest the validity of the will.
 Affirmed.
 Opinion by Mcclellan. C. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Smith-Keipp,

John R. Smith and Miss Phillena Keipp of this city were married yesterday morn, ing by Rev. H. B. Self, pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church. The we'd ding was a very quiet one and was a sur prise to a large number of their friends. MT. and Mrs. P. c. Keipp the parents of the bride, are in Atlanta, but had given their consent to the marriage, and as MT. and Mrs. Smith wished to enjoy their honeymoon in Mobile during the Mardi Gras festivities. they decided not to wait for the return of MT. and Mrs. Keipp. They left for Mobile yesterday afternoon.
 Mir, Smith is a valued and very popular employe of the Southern Railway in Sel- ma. Mrs. Smith is a charming lady with host of friends. The marriage Is learn ed with pleasure by a large number of friends and admirers in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
DUNHAM Y. LUNHAM.

Bill in Equity for Divorce.-Appeal
 from the Chancery Court of Mont
 Eomery.
 1. Bill for divorce; when residence of complainant jurisdictional fact and must be clearly prIved.-Under the provisions of the statute that when defendant to a bill for a divorce, other than on the ground of abandonment. is a non-resi- dent, the complainant must have been a bona fide resident of this State for one year next before the filing of the bill. which must be alleged in the bill and proved" Code, Sec. 149D the bona fide residence in this case for one year next before the filing of the bill is jurisdlc- tional fact, the proof of which Is essen fiaI to obtaining the divorce as prayed for; and before a decree of divorce can be rendered in such a case, the bona fide residence in the State for one year must be fully established.
 9. Same; same; case at bar.-7A hus- band filed his bill for divorce on Decem- Der 20, 1900 on the ground of adultery on the part of his wife. and averred there in that he had been a bona fide resident of the State for one year next before filing of the bill The evidence respect ing the complainant's residence in this State was that he was a resident of Mont gomery, Ala, for several years prior to June, 1895, when he accepted the position of superintendent of a railroad and went to Savannah, Ga; that after that time, with the exception of visits averaging about once a month he was absent from Alabama until February, 1900, when he resigned his position as superintendent and returned to Montgomery, Ala, where he had lived up to the time of the filing of the bill. That in June, 1885, soon after he became superintendent of said rail road he moved hls wife and minor chil- dren to Savannah and from that time until his resignation, he maintained them there in a house which he rented from year to year; that with the exception of his absence from Savannah in attending to duties pertaining to his employment, his usual place of abode was with his family in the house rented by him in Savannah; that during the time his wife and children were living in Savannah he owned real estate in Montgomery. and fo.- two years next before his return, he maintained in Montgomery his two un- married daughters. who were children by his former marriage, and who lived in Montgomery in a rented house. The com plainant testified that he claimed Mont gomery as his place of residence and had done so for thirty-five years; that he had not. during that time. lost his dom lcile in Montgomery and acquired one elsewhere, that he has never voted else where for twenty-five years prior to the filing of the bill. and had never left Montgomery with the intention of re- maining away. The defendant in her deposition, in reply to the question as to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Mite Boxes Robbed by
 the Thief. Identity-Dr. Matrau Continues His Series of Lectures on
 the Passion Play.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Feb. g. Another church has been robbed in this city and this time 1t Is the First Christian Church of Selma that has been desc crated.
 The wine kept in the church for the cele- bration of tn e Holy Communion was taken, together with small amount of money kept in missionary mite boxes. but, unlike the case of the robbery in St. Pauls Episcopal Church, the thief did not steal the silver communion service. It is not known when the theft occur red. It was discovered yesterday morn ing when Hodie Kincey. an officer of the church, entered the building to supervise preparations for service. He found a door of the church open and upon fur ther investigation ascertained that the communion wine had been stolen. The vessels used in celebrating the Eucharist had not been disturbed. Several mite boxes in which vas about $1.50 contribut- ed by the children of the Sunday school, had also been taken.
 The thief had evidently entered the church by using a key, as no locks or bolts had been broken. There is no clue to his identity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

day), Holy Communion, S:30 a. m.: even- ing prayer and sermon. 7:SO p. m.; Friday, Litany and meditation, 10 a. m.; peni- tential office and address. 1 p. m.
 Holy Week-Monday, Litany and med itation. 10 a. m.; penitential office and ad- dress, 1 D. m.; Tuesday. Litany and med itation, 10 a. m.; penitential office and address, p. m.; Wednesday, Litany and meditation, 10 a. m.; penitential office and address, 4 p. m.; Thursday, Holy Com munion, 10 a. m.; penitential office and address, p. m.
 Good Friday, April 10, morning prayer. Litany and sermon, 10 a. m.; the great three hours service. 12 noon; evening prayer and sermon, p. m.
 Eastern even, Litany and meditation, 10 a. m.; holy baptism. .10:30 a. m.
 Easter day, April R. holy communion, 7:30 a. m.; midday celebration and ser mon, Il a. m.; Sunday School festival, D ID.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
HEAD NOTES OF THE DECISIONS
 OF THE ALABAMA SUPREME COURT

what complainant said about returning to Montgomery, testified that she under stood him to say he never expected to return. Held: That the complainants 8 bona fide residence in the State for one year next before the filing of the bill was not proved with the degree of cer- tainty contemplated by tho statute.
 3. Divorce; jurisdiction of court over infants-Courts of this Sta.e have no power to control the custody of infants who neither live nor have their actual domicile within the State ;and, therefore on bill filed for divorce against non resident, in which the complainant asks for the custody of the infants. which were the issue of the marriage. and 1t is shown that the infants neither lived nor lad their actual domicile in the State, the court is without jurisdiction to con- trol the custody of said infants.
 Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Sharpe, J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

IVY COAL AND COKE co. V. ALA
 BAMA COAL AND COKE co. Action of Trover for the Mining and
 Conversion of Coal.-Appeal from the
 City Court of Birmingham.
 1. Action of trover foc mining and con version of coal; measure of damages.-ln an action of trover for the mining and conversion of coal on and out of the land of another where it is shown that Tn a trespass when the conversion was willful or intentional. the measure of damages Is the value of the coal as 1t lay in the mine when and after 1t had been severed from the realty, with no deduction for the value of defendants labor in effecting lhe severance; and not the value of the eoal in and as a part of the realty.
 Affirmed.
 Opinion by Mcclellan, C. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
shafer Wants Reelection.

Hon. w. R. Shafer. City Attorney, has announced formally that he will be a can- didate for reelection to the office he now holds. He has no opposition nor is any expected.
 MT. Shafer Is now with the State legis- lators, he being a representative of Dal- las County. He was elected to the office of City Attorney two years ago. and has given eminent satisfaction. He Is very popular in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Preacher of Japan Spoke.

Rev. Teigo Fushida, Japanese mis- sionary converted and educated by the Baptist Church. spoke at the First Bap- tist Church yesterday morning to large congregation. His sermon was of much interest and greatly helped the missionary cause in Selma. Last evening MT. Fushida spoke in Orrvillo. He returned to Selma this morning and Is the guest of Rev J. L. Goss, pastor of the First Bap- tist Church.
 In the First Baptist and the Second Bap- tist Church yesterday the congregations raised over $35 for MT. Fushida.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
)pirion by Dowdell. J.
BAuER. ADMR.. V. WOOD.

Statutory Claim Suit.-Appeal from the
 Circuit Court of Limestone.
 l. Trial and its incidents; judgment for costs void when rendered against de- ceased party.-Where in statutory claim suit, it appears from the record to the cause that the claimant was dead, judg ment for the costs against such claimant Is void.
 9 Same; judgment erroneous when rem dered within twelve months after death of party.-Whe bending suit, the death of one of the parties Is suggested on the record, 1t Is error for the court to render judgment dismissing such suit for the want of prosecution before the expiration of twelve months from the date of the suggestion on the record of the death of such party. within which time there could be, under the statute, Code. Sec. 3S), a revivor of the suit.
 Reversed and remanded.
 Opinion by Mcclellan. C. J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Will Give Mercer a Job.

Washington. Feb. 23.-An unusual honor was paid Representative David H. Mer- cer of Nebraska today when representa- tives from twenty-eight States called upon the President to urge him to give MT. Mercer a good cffice in the Federal ser vice. The President spoke in high terms of Representative Mercer and indicated that he would comply with the request at the earliest suitable opportunity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Donner to Leave CounciI.

Major F. M. Donner. who represents the Fourth Ward in the City Council, has an- nounced that he will not be a candidate for reelection, but will run for the office of Railroad Commissioner.
 Major Donner has been in the Council for several years and has a number of friends here who would do their best for him if he should seek the office of Rail- road Commissioner. He Is one of the most experienced engineers on the South crn Railway.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
GILLIAN ct al. " WALKER ct al.

GILLIAN ct al. V. WALKER ct al. Bill in Equity to Enjoin Foreclosure of
 Mortgage and to Set Off Damages
 Appeal from the Chancery Court of
 Colbert.
 1. Vendor and purcnaser: purchaser in possession. can Rot maintain bill to en- join payment of purchase money.-A pur- chaser who has gone into possession of land under deed with covenants of war ranty can not, where there was no fraud or misrepresentation in the sale of the property. and the vendor is not insolvent, maintain a bill in equity to enjoin the recovery of the purchase money and to set off damages resulting from the breach of the covenants of warranty merely be- cause the vendor has no title or has a defective title.
 Affirmed.
 Opirion by DoWdell J.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

In the First Baptist Church yesterday was announced that Miss Anna w. armstrong, who Is corresponding secre- tary Of the Womens Missionary Union or the Southern Baptist Convention, would lecture to ladies only at the First Baptist Church next Friday afternoon at o'clock. Miss Armstrong is reputed an interesting speaker well infor ned upon matters missionary and she will probably be greeted by large congregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Tipton Murder Trial.

The trial of John and Tom Tipton, col ored. charged with the murder of Fred Robbins, colored, was taken up in the City Court today. This afternoon was de- voted to the examination of witnesses and the case will probably go to the jury tomorrow. In the absence of Solicitor Quarles the State is represented by R. H. Mangum.
 The case of Enoch Aston, a negro charged with the murder of another ne- gro named Simon Boyd, was continued
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Stolen Jewels Recovered.

Officer Ethridge of the police force has recovered seven of the twelve lockets stolen several nights since from the show window of J. Hirschfeld's jewelry store on Broad Street. The value of all the property stolen was $35.
 The thief possessed himself of the jew els by thrusting a wire through a hole il the plate glass of the window and pull ing the jewels within reach of his hand.
 Although several of the jewels were re- covered, it has not been made known if the police know who stole the lockets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Will Discuss Carnegie Offer.

President R. H. Mabry of the Selma Li- brary Association, after consultation with several members. has decided not to ap- point committee to solicit subscriptions for library, but has called a meeting of the friends and members of the associa- ton to be held at o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the Young Mems Christian Association building. At this meeting An drew Carnegie's recent reply to the re- quest of the association will again be dis cussed and plans to obtain a donation from him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Public Building Site Accented.

Eugene Robbins. who offered to sell to the government of the United States lot on whic to locate the federal building received this morning official notification from the Treasury Department that the site had been formally accepted. It Is thought. however. that the work of con- struction will not begin within several months
 The lot sold by Mir. Robbins is on the southwest corner of Alabama and Lander dale Strets and Is in extent 175x150 feet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
VACCINATION AND DANDRUFF.
There is as Sure Prevention of Bald
 nes as There is of Smallpox.

It is now accepted that vaccination ren- ders the vaccinated person exempt from smallpox; or at worst, he never has any thing but the lightest kind of case. Now as sure a preventive and cure for dandruff, which causes falling hair and badness. has been discovered-Newbro's Herpicide. IL kills the dandruff germ. C. H. Reed. Victor Idaho. says: My self and wife have been troubled with dandruff and falling hair for several years We tried remedies without effect until we used Newbro's Herpicide. two bottles of which cured us" Hundreds of similar testimonials. Sold by leading druggists. Seld 10c in stamps for sam pie to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit, Mich
 2. c. Fowler Special Agent. -tu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Staple Cotton Brings Good Price.

R. H. and w. c. Agee today sold to c. A. McKinnon sixty-eight bales of staple cotton at II 1-4 cents. The staple meas ured 1 IA inches,
 The local market was quiet today. with good demand and light offerings There wes no market report from New York on account of the observance of Wash ington's birthday by the Cotton FIX change In that city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
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 The following new buildings are author ized to cost the amounts given: Natchito- ches, La, $6O.OOO.
 Additional improvements at Macon. Ga. are authorized to cost $3O6.0OO. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Washington. sz15, ,OOO. Atlanta, Ga, increase for site to S2O0 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Candidates for Aldermen.

D. D. Baker and J. A. Stephenson have announced themselves as candidates to represent the Fourth Ward in the Council Mir. Stephenson was nominated by a num- Der of citizens in mass meeting and MT. Baker makes the race instead of his father A. c. Baker. who was nominated at the same time with MT Stephenson.
 w. L. Quinn and John Smith, who were nominated in the same ward by another mass meeting, are expected to announce in a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

The scratch of pin may cause the loss of a limb or even death when blood poi soning results from the injury All dan ger of this may be avoided. however, by promptly applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm. It Is an antiseptic and unequalled as a quick healing iniment for cuts, bruises and burns. For sale by all drug gists. -adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
River Falling.

The Alabama River Is falling rapidly now and Is almost entirely within its bluffs at Selma. There was yesterday a decline of several feet and 1t Is expec ed that within a few days the stream will have regained its normal depth
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Cotton Sold in Field.

C. A. McKinnon, a prominent cotton buyer of Selma who has just returned from Meridian, Miss. said that during his visit to that city he saw a letter sn- nouncing the sale of 15o bales of cotton In the fields The cotton was on a plan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
MAORI GRAs FEBRUARY 2sRD
 AND PATH.
New Orleans, La, Mobile. Ala,
 Pensacola, Fla.

On account of the Mardi Gras festivi- ties at the above mentioned cities, the Louisville and Nashville Company will sell round trip tickets from all points on it's lines from February 17th to 23rd, in- elusive, at one fare, good for return trip until February 18th. By depositing tick cts with joint agent on or before Febru- ary 18th, and payment of fee of Soc at time of deposit, an extension of final limit to March l4th may be obtained.
 For further information ask ticket agent or write or call on W. L. Beasley,
 Passenger Agent, adv-tu-thu-sat Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Local and Personal.

Under the chaperonage of Mrs. Gertrude Stewart, Misses Ellen Stewart, Nell Mc- Kinnon, Louise Wilkins. Edith Vaughan, Jennie Harrell of Pleasant Hill. and Ger trude Wilkins of Mobile, are enjoying the carnival in New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

The banks of the city and the postoff1ce Will be closed tomorrow which is Mardi Gras Today winch was legally get aside Tor the celebration of Washlngton's birth day was not observed either in the busi- ness world or by the schools in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

Miss Betsy Hamilton, the famous lec- turer. will arrive in the city tomorrow to deliver an address at the Railroad Young Mems. Christian Association. During her visit to Selma she will be the guest of Mrs. A w. Cawthon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
PUBLIC BUILDING BILL.

Increases Amounts to Be Expended
 in Various Cities.
 Washington Feb. 23.-The omnibus pup lie building bill was passed by the Senate today, increasing the amounts for Varl- ous buildings to the following: Jackson vile. Fla, $52S. 900, NAnniston, Ala, *loo'- 900; Chicago, $4,75O,OO0; Indianapolis sz,- 600, 900; Maysville. Ky, $5O.OOO; Henderson Kv s5O O00. Elizabeth City, N. C., $40 OoO; Durham. N. C., *1SO,OOO; Goldsboro'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
Real Eatata Transfer.

The following transfer of real estate was filed in the Probate Court yesterday:
 S. J. and J. l.. Hicks to R. L. Sutton, 15S acres in Sections ' and 8, township IA, range g; consideration. s1, 200.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24
WINE AND MONEY STOLEN
 FROM SELMA CHRISTIAN CHURCH
MisSionarv fn Iecture.

tation In Suphower County, Miss, and was sold for cents a. pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-24

When the Dots begin to come,
 Things will have to hurry and hum, Dots that will make you hustle some, Dots that will prove a conundrum ady-3t