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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Council Reviews Assessments.

The Committee from the Council of che city has completed its labor of reviewing the assessments of the property in the city and has made its recommendations to the Court of Revenues of the County.
 The Committee consisted of Councilmen Agee Meyer and Quinn with the Mayor and for several weeks they have been oc- cupied in going over the assessment rolls as prepared by Tax Assessor RID. Walk CT. Many changes in the valuations of property were made but until the whole work Is completed it will be impossible to arrive at any definite conclusion as to the total amount of the change.
 The city valuations and the County val nations of real estate are in general the same and it is understood that the valua- tions made by the city shall not be high CT than those made by the County. The Court of Revenues. which Is the County's s Council. has just reviewed the books of its Tax Assessor ana when the County valuations have been settled 1t will be possible to settle the city valuations.
 The Councils recommendations as to changes will come before the Court os Revenues at its next regular session.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
The person
 who finds

he has to give new married couple
 something to start housekeeping with, thinks of Cut Glass. Each year the vogue for it increases. What is prettier than a table full of glitter ing crystal that every woman so dearly prizesa At Ruth's, for mod crate price, you can mske an excel- lent showing, that does you credit and Is appreciated by the recipient.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Amateurs Will Play.

The Selma Vaudeville Company, a troupe of local amateur talent will give another performance at the pavilion Thursday night and the program which has been arranged gives promise that this will bo the best entertainment that has yet been put on by the company.
 Sim Watts will be among the new fea- lures and his act guarantees that part at least of the program will be good. Among other new features will be a Dutch dia- logue by Shearen Brislin and Ralph Goldsmith. Hugh IT. Hudson and Shorty zayne will give their old stunt Romeo and Juliet"
 be introduced will be vocal solo by Miss Kaufman, who is the talented guest of MI. and Mrs. Eliasberg on Lauderdale Street
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

at q regular meeting of Charity L0aes No. IS, K. of P. Monday night. the fol- lowing officers were elected: '. W. A. Vardaman. c. C.; w. B. Williams. ". C.; A. w. Holstun, P; J. M Reynafds. M. of w; R. L. Gaines. K. of R. and Seals; J. A. Tucker. M of E.: J. A. Wlls Hams, NJ. of F.; R. c. Simpson, M. at A.; T, c, Bowling. I. G.: T. R. Orr. Q. c. This is one of the strongest lodges tn ths State, both numerically and financially
 While there have been no formal an. nouncements for county oifices as yet it is rumored that there are a number wks will oifer at the proper time for each q the offices.
 The Infant of Mir and AfFs. Lee orifan is very sick. and Is expected 10 6le at a1z moment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
lSl AEk NkS SE2 lsy
ainfully injured, but was not seriously

painfully injured, but was not seriously hurt.
 The blow was accidental. Both men were working in an excavation on Wash ington and Water Streets and os Holz- man brought his pick down 1t hit Adams in the right hip. Adams fell to the ground and for while 1t was feared he might be mortaily hurt, but after he was taken to the Council Chhamber it was discovered that his wound was not dan gerous The skin was not broken.
 Holzman is serving a ninety days sent ence for carrying a concealed weapon. Adams is serving for forty days for re- ceiving stolen goods.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
selma,s Line-up Thursday.

Capt. B. R. Howard of the youns Mems Christian Association baseball team today announced that the tam which will meet Greensboro Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Riverside Park will be drawn from the following men:
 Osborne. catcher; Robbins. catcher; Kincey, pitcher; Howard (Captsin). pitch- CT; C. Howard. short stop; Callaway, first base; Creagh. left field; Cumings. center field; Allen. right field; Jones, third base; May. pitcher; Perrin, second base.
 Next week the Y. M. c. A. Will riay three games in Talladega.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
FUNERAL OF MRS. McLEsTER.
Remains Laid Beside Those of Hel
 Husband.

Tuscaloosa, June 3O.-(special.) )-The fu- neral of Mrs. Jane McLester. whose death ocurred at Birmingham Sunday evening, took place this morning at 1O:3O o'clock from the residence of her niece. Mrs. John R. Kennedy, on Greensboro Ave nue. with the interment in Greenwood, where she was laid to rest by the side of her husbad. James McLester, whose death occurred about five years ago. Mrs. Mo- Lester was formerly Miss Jane Simon ton, and after her marriage to Mir. Me Lester spent many years of her life in Northport. Since her husbands death she has been residing in Birmingham with her children, Robert McLester, Mrs. E. L. Bridges and Mrs. J. A. VanHoose.
 D. s. Harmon, General Secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association at New Orleans, has been secured 10 take charge of the Association rooms here. c. H. Moorman, the State Secretary of the Young Mems Christian Association of Alabama and Mississippi. was n the city recently, and assisted in making q can vass of the city for subscriptions. A sum necessary to conduct the Association for one year was raised. Consid s:able
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
DEATH OF RUFUS BERRY.
He Was a Prominent citizzen of
 East Alabama,

Lafayette. June 30-(Speeial l--Nsws has been received here of the death at Daviston of Rufus Berry. who died at his home on Monday of apoplexy. Mr. Der ry was a large planter and was also q merchant He owned property in Lee. Chambers and Tallapoosa counties, He was one of the most prominent citizens of this section and was well known in Lafayette
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
old Loating Placed Injured.

The popular loafing place for negroes on the corner of Washington and Water Streets has been rendered less attractive by the removal of several old benches that have for years stood upon the side walks. There Is bar room on the coiTer and the saloon with its seats outsids made the place general rendezvous fer many colored people. The corner has been for many years headquarters for draymen and other haulers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

der bond to appear at the next term of the Circuit Court. There were fifteen of for the defendants.
 The court committed the defendants to jail without privilege of bali to await the next term of the Circuit Court, which convenes the second Monday in Novem- Der.
 The rains in this section have been all that could be expected. Corn prospect was never better in this country than at present Cotton Is growing very sat- isfactorily. The crop has some grass in 1t. but the weather Is considered favor able. The fair weather is very timely for farmers and they are working rap idly to clear out the sraas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
nington Typewriter,

MORE than 10000 Remington Typewriters are used for instruction purposes i'm Inc schools of the United States and Canada
 over 2,2OO more than all other makes of wTit- ing machines combined; this condition is created by the demand for Remington onera , tors; therefore it clearly. reflects the ohoico of the business world Latest improved Remingtons, for sale. exchange or rent aI C. Smith. aa-iot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
BURGLARS IN FLORENCE.

Four Houses Entered and One Man
 Attacked.
 Florence. June 0.-(Speeial. )-rhe city of Florence was disturbed last night by the unusual appearance of three masked men. who entered four houses in East Florence between and o'clock in the morning.
 The victims of the raid were John Reyes, Morgan Mitchell, John Phillips
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Parsonal and Local.

W. F. Bailey left Selma th;s afternoon for San Antonio, Texas, where he will remain for some time recup eratiag after a recent illness. Mir. Bailey has :,I a number of years been a prominent and popular member of the English colony in Selma, and he has large number of friends in this city. He las their best wishes for safe recovery and sreedy return to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
aoLsoNs WAIVE HEARING.
Preliminary Examination Called of
 and They Go to JaiI.

Pyattville, June S0.-(Speciai. 1.-The case of James and Dee Gqlson, charged with the murder of J. B. Brantley at Kings ton, June 20. came up in the Justice of the Peace Court here this morning.
 After a lengthy consultation between the attorneys for the defendants, they an nounced to the court that they would waive preliminary hearing. The court then placed all the States witnesses un-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Three of the most prominent and oldest citizens of this county died yesterday They were Dr. F. G. McElhaney. J. c. Tillery and Dr. D. K. Breedlove. All were gallant Confederate soldiers, life long Democrats and good citizens. They were very prominent in their commuri- ties and had many relatives and friends. Dr. Breedlove lived in the country near Opelika, Mir. Tillery ten miles from here. and pr. MeElhaney at Auburn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Struck Negro With Pick.

Emmet Hickman, negro working on the city chain gang, this morning struck Peter Adams, coiored, who was working in front of him, with a pick. Adams was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The people of Town Creek will have an old-time Fourth of July celebration Sat, urday. The entertainment wi. consist of q gun club shoot and basket picnic, Prominent trap shots of North Alabama will take part in the shoot and some good scores will doubtless be made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Four Consolation Trips.

The four persons residing in Ala hama standing seventh to tenth m the number of votes received in this con- test will be given, as Consolation Trips. the choice of round trip railroad tick cts to the following four great cities:
 St. Louis, Mo-, Washington, D. C., Chicago, Ill.,, Cincinnati, 0.
 The one standing seventh in the number ofvotes received in this con- test to have the first choice, the one ranking eighth in number of votes received to have second choice, and so onto the one ranking tenth. This will make a total of Ten Advertiser Free Trips. Suppose you try for one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Owing to the timely rains that have fallen for the past thirty days, the crop prospect of the Tennessee Valley is as good as for years past The cotton was planted late, but is doing finely and bids fair to make better than an average yield
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
PERSONAL.

WANTED-At once, bachelor middle age a gentleman in every respect. will marry any re- spectable maiden lady that has aE much as 500 in cash to assist in enterprise; write when you will meet me in Beaumont, Tex
 glvlng particulars; must come prepared to sat first to reply will be accepted: will notify others to that effect: please do not write un- Tex. 0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

WANT my friends to know that I am inter. ested in the Bowdoin Carriage Works and Ss1iI appreciate their patronage J. A Bowdoin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

If warm weather makes you feel weary you may be sure your system needs cleansing. Use Prickly Ash Bitters be- fore the hot weather arrives: 1t will put the stomach. liver and bowels in order and help you through the heated term.
 adV-Wed -fri-stln
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
MISCELLANEoUs

ALL charity patients desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery Infirmary mus, lowing physicians :Drs. Goldthwaite, MeCon- I!ico. Baker. Pollard and Billing. who composa ,he visiting stan. or from either the city or ling. su-vvd S- ts
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Mathew Beauchamp and Miss Ina Cog gins, two popular young persons who re- side eight miles north of Louisville, were married Sunday afternoon last.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

An interesting series of religious meet ings was begun at the Methodist Churcl in Louisville last night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

improvements in the rooms are con.em- plated and the Association will doubtless take on new life and be a m,st popular institution.
 The marriage of Oscar Clements and Miss Itura Brown was solemnlzed at the Northport Methodist Church Wednesday evening with the Rev. J. w. C0wan of ficiattng, The matron of honor was Mrs William Martin. sister of the bride, while Joe Rice was best man. Little Misses May Hammer and Alma Glen ants carried the prayer cushions. The ushers were Marvin Shirley and Alfred Martin. MT. ana Mrs. Clements are two nf North ports most popular young persons and nave the best wishes of host Of friends.
 At a meeting of the Board of Trade last evening resolutions were 2asged re- commenting that the citizens of Tusca- loosa observe July 9th instead of July 4th as a holiday As Saturday is always a busy day with the country trade. it was thought best not to close on that day. Monday will be a gala day for. Tusca- loosa.
 Sheriff Kyle and five deputies made a raid on gaming party of negroes at IideWater Saturday evening and as a result returned to Tuscaloosa with six teen, who are now inmates at che county jail.
 MT. and Mrs. Webb Crawford and Ed ward Crawford of Birmingham, are in the city to attend the marriage of their sister, Miss FaneIl Crawford to Henry McDantel of Demopolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
BURIED IN ooURrEANp.
Remains of Mrs; John R. Edwards
 Inferred There.

Courtland' June sO.--tspecial. )-Mrs. Co., ra Edwards. wife of pr. John R. Ed wards, died at her home in Florence Sun. day morning, and was buried at the cem- etery heresyesterday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. Edwards were residents of Court land for number of years. having re- moved to Florence the first of the pres ent year. Mrs. Edwards leaves a hus- band and three children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

';And would you really marry a girl for her moneyg Not if she were unwill- Ing. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
THREE OLD RESIDENTS DIE.
Dr. McElhaney, MT. Tillery and Dr.. Breedlove Expire in Lee County.

opelika. June 3o.-(special.) IA fight oc- cured here last night among a crowd of negroes in the settlement near Book CTS store. Jim Bledsoe, a negro, struck an unknown negro in the face with a rock. badly injuring him. Bledsoe is in jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Towne and Bailey Will Speak.

New York. June SO.-Thomas W. Smith, Secretary of the Tammany Society, an- nounced today that the principal speeches at the society's Fourth of July ceIebra- Hon will be made by ex-United, States Banator Charles A. Towns and Senator Bailey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Work on the new depot at Clayton is progressing rapidly and the structure will soon be completed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Louis Bamberger has received letter from his brother Simon Ba,nburg. a prominent citizen of Frankfort on the Main, stating that he had received a pleasant visit from J. L. Schweizer of Selma MT. Schweizer was then on his way to StH Petersburg
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
STRUCK WITH A sCANr11NG.
Munnis Knight Badly Wounded by
 Edward Turner.

Eufaula June 5O.-(Special. )-Munnis Knight and Edward Turner, two white men employed at Cunningham's mill nine miles from Louisville, became involved in difficulty yesterday afternoon. The lat ter seized scantling and dealt Knight such severe blow over the head that his skull was broken and it is said he cannot recover.
 Knight was still alive last night, but has not yet gained consciousness Doc tors were summoned by telephone and have gone to see what can be done for the wounded man.
 The cause of the difficulty Is unknown. Both men had been working together at the mill for the past three or four years. Both men are married and each has young children. It could not be learned as to whether Turner fled or gave him self up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The friends of Deputy Tax Collector Crawford Phillips are pleased 10 learn he was better today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

c. A. Stevens and his little daughter left for Louisville last night. The child was bitten by a supposed mad dog late Sunday afternoon and was taken to try the afficacy of James A. Baxters mad stone. Baxter resides near there
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
FINANCIAL.

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 5000 to lend on Montgomery city and su- buIban property in small amounts; terms sat- isfactory. The State Abstract sCorLpany, I7 5. Perry St. su -wd- -tf A-OAEl to lend at from to per cent
 uepending on location of properly; large or small amounts; prompt service Montgomery Abstraet Co.,, No. 6 S. Perry St 1T tloV.UO0 to lend on Montgomery real estate; le- sal fste long time. easy terms; no coEarnssion. J. N. w. Crawford. at office of Fred S Ball. Ftrnt National Bank Building. 1-1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

The steamer City of Mobile, Quarles master. arrived from Mobile tks Iuorn ing with an usually large cargo Sh, left this afternoon for Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Will Morris has returned from Taila- dega where he has been employed for several weeks and has aceeDted a Pcsi- ton in Selma. Mir. Morris Is receiving a hearty welcome on his return 10 Selma,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Barnie Gill has returned from a pleas ant visit to his fathers summer hone on Perdido Bay.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

Mrs. Mary Coe has returned home after a visit to Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

24 PER CENT yearly on investment, 2 per cent. dividends paid every month; no get-rich scheme; honest legitimate business; write for particulars. The Fife Investment Company. san Antonio, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
Ten Free Vacation Trips.
 Complimentary Outings by Nj THE MONTGOMERY ADNERTISER
 TO- XXI xs Ten Popular Persons,

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

DESIRABLE POSITIONS sECURED-We can assist you in securing a desirable position it matters not where you live or what your oc- cupation, profession or trade may be; write today and learn how. National Business Op- portunity Company Suite 62-27 Home Life Building. Washington, D. c. su-wd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01
WANTED-MALE HELP.

WANTED-An expert bill clerk; must have experience and be quick and correct calculator
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

WANTED-Princpal for the High School at Scale. Ala. for the coming session; election to be held Friday. July v. For particulars ad- dress J. F. Henry, Seer tary Board of Trus- tees wed-sun
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

improvements in the rooms are con.en,- plated and the Association wi.l doubtless take on new life and be a m.st popular institution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-01

WANTED-Bright. energetic young man for furniture business; must be strictly sober and thoroughly honest; good opportunity for right
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
PROFESSOR sANDERSON
ON COTTON BOIL WEEvIL.

Professor E dwight Sanderson, in a pa
per on 'The Mexican Cotton Boil weeyi1
in Texas" discussed the life history Of
the pest. the injury done by it to the cot
ton crop in the States in the cotton belt
and pointed out that sprays and ma
chimes to exterminate the insect are val
ueless.
The remedy he suggested he called an
educational one. in bringing about a bet
Ter cotton culture and more intelligent
culture in general. Professor Sande-son
is professor Of entomology at the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College of Tex
as, and his paper. which was read before
the chronological Section, was interest,"
ing.
Professor Sanderson said:
'.In 1901 Congress made special appro-
priation for thc Division OF Entomology
10 again take up the study of the boil
weevfI, as its northward and eastward
In 1901 Mr.. Huider was placed in charge
of the work and laboratory was estab-
lished at Victoria. In 1902, under renewed
appropriation, Mr.. Hunter contracted with
the prcprietors of two large farms, one at
Victoria and another at Calvert, upon
which tine cotton was to be grown accord
ing to his directions, the department
guaranteeing q certain crop ger acre and
paying extraordinary costs. This arrange
nIent was highly satisfactory and In 1903
SIX farms, distributed over the principal
cotton districts Of the State, were thus
operated.
TT is now proposed TO operate a large
number Of such farms by the Department
The St. Louis Republic., 1903-12-31
PROFESSOR J. B. WEBB
ON ARTIFICIAL FLIGHT.

Professor J. Burkitt Webb of Stevens's
Institute. Hoboken. ". J.. discussed the
problem Of artificial flight In a paper en-
"a Flying Machine Problem read before
the section on mechanical science and
engineering yesterday morning. The fol-
lowing Is an abstract:
THE flying problem is a difficult one,
and the inventor should discover two
things. First, TO aim for the most prac-
teal result; and. second. to attack the
main difficulties at the start. In looking
for the most practical result we must
acknowledge that the dirigible balloon is
worthy of some consideration. because It
Is thus possible to thus support weight
in the air and to move it about at slow
or moderate speed.
There may be as much use for such
machines as there is for semistationary
boats. But II we look no further we can
hardly be said to have at all considered
the real problem Of aerial flight.
what is, therefore, the most practi-
cable side of this problem? What difficult
ties may be avoided so as to simplify the
problem and yet leave its solution o.
great practical value?
1T would seem. In the first place. wise
to eliminate the question of motive power.
as that can be supplied in any quantity
by trolley running on a pair of parallel
conductors, as Is now done on some street.
car lines. OF course. the flying machine
would operate above instead Of below the
conductors. Whether it may be possible
eventually for a flying mahine to carry its
own power for long distances must be left
for the future to determine. The remain
ing part of the problem is sufficient for
present effort.
"a flying machine operating by trolley
would be useful invention. as II would
dispense with all tracks. except those for
landing places. Now. as to the main DIFF
ficulty. IL is without doubt that of starting
and stopping, and il Is safe TO say that
when this is overcome the flying machine
will become practicable.
Therefore, with force supplied from a
trolley. or from an overhead source, such
as a cable stretched between high towers,
let the endeaver be to develop machine
which car slowly and surely rise from the
ground and as slowly and safely descend
again. Such a machine must necessarily
be controlled by an automatic balancing
device.
'The question OF propulsion by propeller
or oscilating wings Is to some extent one
of function 1t is known that paddle
wheels are more economical than pro-
pellers as far as water friction Is con-
cerned, but with unlimited power this will
not be a vital question. and the propeller
would seem most desirable"