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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
PROTECTION AoTAINsT FIRE.
The Phenomenal Record of One Small
 North Carolina City.

30Itn OaIOllu8 ClIYs
 Chicago Tribune. #
 The little town of Salem. N. C., offers useful object lesson In the system of protection from the dangers of Ire Mir. Edward Atkinson, who, when he is not engaged in anti-imperialistic foolishness, makes some excellent practical sugges- tionss in letter to The Boston Trans cript calls attention to the remarkable ire record of Salem. It Is 137 years old and in all that time not only has had no confiaggration, but no disastrous fire. It has never in all its history had . fire where the loss was over S76o There was only one dwelling burned in 100 years, dating from 1776, and there never was but one ire which got beyond the building in which 1t originated. On that occasion two buildings were burned. eacA worth $26O. During the first 127 years of the towns history the total loss of property by fire was less than 5000 And Salem isfa town of between 4000 and 5000 people.
 The explanation of this remarkable im- muntty from fire is Salem's fire ordinance which provides for inspection of all build ings In order to remove dangerous heat ing appliancea The inspectors hunt out all defective Hdes, unsafe stoves and fur naces, insecure stovepipes and chimneys and unsafe receptacies for ashes. They They also give special attention to the construction of buildings. No property owner is allowed to put up an insecure building. What is even more to the pur- pose. the people themselves cooperate cheerfully with the inspectors, and from long experience have become themselves well acquainted with all the methods of protection against fire. Thus they have minimized the danger with the results already stated.
 It is the old story, "an ounce of preven- ton Is worth a pound of cure.' Fires Aa AA1A Al,.km m1xasr ~kAr had can be largely prevented by thorough in- spection. The causes of danger being removed or provided against. there is lit- tie chance of fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
CRuM TAKES CHARGE.
Negro Installed as Collector of the
 Port of Charleston.


 Charleston, s. C., March 31-w. D Grum. the colored appointee of President Roosevelt, took charge of the custom house this morning as collector of the night.
 There was no incident of interest in con- nection with his assuming the ofiice ex- cept the immediate tender of resignation py the chief inspector of custome, which mad been placed in the hands of the depu- " collectr to take effect upon the color cd omcials entrance to authority
 There has been some talk here of possf- ple application to the courts for a re- straining order against Crums exercisfuc the duties of the offic~, on the ground thsi the President may s-St fill vacancies ex- cept with the advice and consent of the Senate where the Senate has had oppor- tunity to pass upon nomina tons, as was the case with the Crum appointment. 1t is understood that the matter has been brought to the notice of the Maj ar and 1t Is safr he has referred 1t to rhe cor poration counsel for considera, ion and report, and 1t is not thought that any thing will be done about 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
DIMES BY THE THOUSAND.
Secret Service Men Raid Home of
 Commentators.


 New York, March 31.-Twenty minutes after the arrest in Jersey City of two men on the charge of passing spurious money in their possession. a quartet of secret service men descended upon No. 30 Allen Street, New York. and confiscat- ed one of the most complete plants for the coinage of bogus money that the federal officers have yet unearthed.
 Acting on the partial Confession of one of the men arrested. secret service agents raided the Allen Street house where on the top floor a fine outfit for the coinage of dimes was seized.
 Dies were found which Chief Flynn said were almost as good as the ofilcial ones. The women believed to be the wife of one of the men was in the rooms at the time of the raid.
 According to the secret service men the two men under arrest have circulated nearly 10000 spurious dimes since Janu- ary. They showed tho queer by buying a lead pencile or a box of matches and receiving nine cents in change. Hun dreds of pencils and boxes of matches were found in the rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
HAS FAITH IN FUTURE.
J. P. Morgan Sees No Cause to Be
 DiacouraRed.

Chicago. March 31.--A special from New York says J. P. Morgan in|an interview today unequivocally declared himself to be bull on the country and its future.
 "As for the general situation. you may state emphatically and unequivocally," " said MT. Morgan, that it is most prom taing. with the country unqualifiedly pros- porous. Summing up, not only in the pros perity everywhere, but the promises are of a continuation of that prosperity for a long time to come.
 Tt seems to me that the general pessi- mistic talk indulged in, not alone in for eign but in local circles. is in no sense jus tified by the facts. It may be true, as some captious critics declare, that there are in the market many undigested securi- ties, but ought not the character of these securities be taken into consideration in a broad or comprehensive view of the situ- ation?
 ''To my mind and in my judgment these new securities are essentially sound and stable, and those who have them are in no wise alarmed because of their hold inRs"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Honataux's History of France,

Paris. March H.-The first volume of Gabriel Honataux's History of Contem- porary France will be issued tomorrow. The authors recent position as head os the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs gives the work unusual interest as it permitted him to consult the official ar- chives on some phases of contemporary history. particularly the period of the Franco-P -Prusslan war. which have been hitherto obscure. The first volume deals with the period immediately following the war. with the peace negotiations and the reconstruction of France under Thiers. The succeeding volumes will bring the history up to the present time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
AND THIEVES FIGHT.
Former Compelled to Retire After
 Pitched Battle.


 Tucson, Ariz., March 3i.-Capt. Thomas Rynning of the Arizona Rangers has been advised of a pitched battle which took place at Black Rock. in Graham County, between a company of his men and q band of cattle thieves The message was accom- panied by an appeal for endorsements, and stated that the rangers have been compelled to retire in the scrimmage. al- though none of their number were killed. and but two slightly wounded.
 The Rangers had been advised that the ranch of John Davis was the headquar- ters of the band of cattle thieves working through Black Rock County, and a conn pany started out to raid the ranch. Davis. his son and half dozen men were on the lookout for the raid, and opened fire on the Rangers when they appeared.
 F. S. Barefoot, in command of the Rangers, led the assault on the cabin, but they were compelled to retire under fire, their supply of ammunition running short.
 When the Rangers retired. Davis ven- tured out of the house to fire some part ing shots and was struck by a bullet and fell. Barefoot believes that he was killed. As soon as achievements arrive, the Rangers vii make another effort to break up the band of thieves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham. March M.-(special. .)-The body of Joe Tarpy. foreman for John Torey, contractor on the railroad con- struction in the western part of the coun- ty. was found early this morning cut in twain across the Southern Railway tracks at Jefferson. nineteen miles west of here. Tarpy was a man who drank considera- biy. Last. night he was seen at Cardiff near Jefferson and a negro was in his company. There is . suspicion that Tarpy was first murdered or stunned and then placed across the tracks to be cut in two. Coroner Paris fs Investigating. Tarpy lived at Trussville, where he has e wife and children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
THE MASSACHUSETTS, STRIKE
Other Workers May Go Out 1T
 Sympthy.

Lowell, Mss. March 31.-Labor men who are obeying che strike order of the textile council clamored tonight for a sympathetic strike in the Lawrence Hosiery, the knitteFs of which are re- maining neutral. on the ground that the operatives of the other six mills will be the sufferers if one mill is allowed to run.
 For nearly five hours the knitters of the hosiery sat in Spinners' Hall listen- ing to pleas that they vote to join the est of the operatives. The knitters final ly informally endorsed the strike and directed the men to meet tomorrow to act on the question of a sympathetic strike. The knitters say they are con- tent with their wages. which run from $1l to SIS a week. If they strike 1t might paraylze the industry in Lawrence and deprive $500 additional persons of their employmen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

ago to have their baby baptized at the
 nearest church. were sst upon by twelve wolves. The man ordered his wife to throw the baby to the wolves. She re- fused and he attempted to tear the child from her arms. In the scuf1e the mother fell out of the sleigh with the baby and they rolled. tnnoticed by the wolves, in- to . ditch. Ths wolves kept up the pur- suit and overlook and dsvoured the man and his horses,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
SILK WAISTS.

Of the 45 Crepe de Chine, Peau de soie and Taffeta Waists we adver- tised at a special price last Sunday, only IS are left. If we have your size you are in luck, for we will close out this lot in which there are values up to $11.5o (none sent on approval or exchanged) at only, $S.so
 DRESS SKIRTS.
 Tn Examine, Sicilian, Voile, Cheviot and Crystal Cloth. elaborately trim med, stylishly cut and skillfully shaped, fitted on short notice with out extra charge and fits guaranteed, they go now at $5.75, $6.5o, $7.5o, $s.5c, 5000, $12.5o and up to $15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Antitrust Law Signed.

Austin. Texas, March a1.-The Governor today signed the new antitrust law and 1t became immediately effective. The law differs from all other laws of & similar kind enacted in Texas. It does not specifically exempt any sort Of com bination form its penalties. though an effort was made to prevent the inclusion of a phrase under which it is believed that labor unions can be prosecuted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
IS STILL THE CHAMPION
Continued on Page one.)


 and then came in like flash with a right uppercut which, however. missed It's mark. The next instant he put his left to jaw. This was Corbett's round.
 Corbstt Nearly Gone.
 Round 1o-Terry rushed and put iu right to jaw and ribs. Corbett uppercut and put right to chin and put right to jaw and ribs. Corbett uppercut right to chin and put right to stomach in the clinch. McGovern put left to the stomach and Corbett was nearly gone. Terry rushed and Corbett retailated rapidly dancing away from him. In clinch Terry put right twice to ribs and left to jaw. An other clinch. but no harm done. Corbett put right uppereut to jaw strengthening McGovern up. They exchanged lefts to chest and McGovern put right on kid neys. McGovern's right uppercut was blocked and he got a right uppercut on the jaw. Terry got two lefts to the kid neys in the clinch. Terry was very weak from his exertions as the gong sounded. but Corbett too, was very much in dis tress.
 Round 1.-The men went into a clinch immediately. Corbett missed left hook and got a hard left on ear. He uppercut heavily. with right to stomach. McGov- ern forced but Corbett ducked his left and sent in a terrific right to the ribs and a second later . left to the jaw and & left to the eye. Corbett rushed and slip ped down but got up immediately. Mo- Govern put in a right hard to ribs and both slipped down. Corbett put a left on McGovern's jaw and Terry was nearly out.
 All Over With Terry.
 Corbett seeing McGovern's distress rushed and getting McGovern in a neu- tral corner swung right, left and right to jaw. McGovern's knees wobbled and his head sank. Corbett, steadying himself. swung his right squarely on McGovern's jaw and the little Brooklyn lighter went squarely on his back. his head striking the floor with thud. He lifted his head at the count of three. turned over end looked at the ume-keepers. his eyes glassy and rolling. As the time-keeper called seven he attempted to get on his feet, but he was unable. Just after the called ten McGovern. dazed and clearly gone. got to his feet. But he was an instant too late. Referee Graney swung his hands in the air as signal that the fight was over and that Corbett had retained the championship. In en instant a terrific uproar took place. Mo packers, maddened by the sight of their favorite being dragged to his corner q defeated man, swaxmed around and into the ring. They were not quick CT than the policemen, however. who piled pell mell through the rope. For five min utes the uproar continued. Then the lights were turned down and the crowd dled out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

according to evidence, married He.s,. l., Russia forty years a9o. Tweive ve.r. sto ne left and came to this countrv. sttsrwarde marrying Rosa He took oi,t
 N.W0 In the Bnai Brith. . Jswisn Fra. teInal organization. The fraternal order peio the money into the court and for this two wives are contesting. It is \
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Dr. Byrd Chosen President.

Macon. Ga. March a1.-Rev. Charles W. Byrd. pastor of the First Methodist Church of Atlanta, was today elected President of Wesleyan College. He said tonight however. that he is not ready to accept the place. pr. Byrd formerly held a pulpit in Louisville Wesleyan College is the oldest female college in A Amarica
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Shooting on Train.

A report reached the city tonight of . serious shooting affray which, took place on a Birmingham mineral passenger ,ssi train m, near Belle Eiier, % n Blob County. drinking, became involved in the quar- rel. Pistols were drawn and shooting was very lively. One man was shot in the neck. A second was shot in the ab- Three of the men jumped off the train while 1t was making a high rate of speed. and they are believed to have been seriously injured. The injured men were attended by . physician on the train and were put of at the next station. The two men are fatally hurt. All telegraph ofFices arc closed, and 1t Is impossible to get rames. The men are miners
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Ranks Call Loan.

New York. March 31.-The banks today called a number of loans. some of them of long standing. Ths caused a sharp furry in the rate for money which, in the early part of the last hour advanced to 10 per cent and caused more or less heavi- ness in stock market prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
At St. Johns Church.

The monday services at St. Johns close the series of monday services. The services begin at 12 o'clock and will con- sume exactly twenty minutes. While they are conducted especially for busi- ness men. the public is cordially invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Death of Fl. W. Corbett.

Portland. Ore, March H.-H. w. Corr bett, ex-banker and formerly United States Senator from this State. died to- day from heart trouble. He resigned as President of the Lewis and Clarke Ex- position yesterday on account of ill- health. His wealth Is estimated at S,0OO,. GOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The Arkansas at vicksburg.

vicksburg, Miss. March a.--The moni- tor Arkansas dropped anchor at the foot of Clay Street at o'clock tonight and will remain here until Thursday morn ing when she will leave for St. Louis. stopping en route at Arkansas City, He lena, Memphis and Cairo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Coming to Montgomery.

Lieutenant Colonel F. P. Mcconnell. Ad5utant H. B. Kennedy and Quarter master Walter Gardner. will % to Mont gomery this week to arrange with Adju- tant General Brandon for an encampment this year. Lieutenant Colonel Mcconnell Is in command of the 3rd regiment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Bought by Rhodes.

Rufus Rhodes, president and editor of The Birmingham News.( has purchased the controlling interest in Roberts q Sons printing and binding establishment here Robert Ewing has been selected as manager for the concern and c. w. Unord. secretary. The latter two are connected with the business department of Tho News
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Not Too Late
To take advantage of the special prices we are quoting on elegant and stylish ready-to-wear goods for ladies, but delays are dangerous. Here are few choice offerings.
WALKING SKIRTS.

S~A@A~@Se
 Mohair, very fine quality, full flare, knife plaited panel front, stitched bottom, light weight and seasonable, regular value $S.5o at $5.9O.
 LACE LIsLE HOSE. Splendid quality, beautiful patterns. regular 35c. value, as a leader at 25 cents.
 SILK PETTICoATs-Two LOTS. First lot is of good quality Taffeta deep accordian plaited rufde, all colors, value S6,75 at $3.5o.
 Second lot Is of best grade Taf- feta, double ruffie, aecOrdian plaited, founce very full, in all changeabls and solid colors, worth $S.5o to $11.5o at $6.eo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Improxsments of Frisoo.

Superintendent H. M. Fickinger, of the southeastern division Frisco system. headquarters in Memphis. was here today and stated that the Frisco will do . large amount of improving and enlarGing of their properties in this district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Died of Hydrophobia.

ei Jemison. negro, died today in the city prison from hydrophobia. He was bitten by dog seven weeks ago and de- veloped hydrophobia last Tuesday. He oied In great agony Tn . cell which was provided % that he could not injure him. self or any one else
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Edward Sails for Lisbon.

Portsmouth. March 31.-The royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with King Edward on board. sailed for Lisbon today. on. cial salutes were fired and all warships dressed and manned ships as the yacht put to sea, escorted by two warships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
B. N. P, U. state Convention.

The state convention of the Baptist Lake tonight. Walter Tally of Chicago. national secretary of the organization. delivered an address. The session will last the balance of the week and after noon and night meetings are on the pro- gram.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

Street Methodist Church tonight. Rev. the First Baptist Church. Rev. o. F. Gregory. D. D., at the Dexter Avenue Methodist Church and Rev. J. T. Man gum at the Clayton Street Baptist Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Two Wives Claim Legary.

In the city court the case of Rosa Marshall against District No. [, Inde- Marshall is on trial and . delicate legal point has been raised. Gustave MarshaIl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Wolves Teach a 1Eoral.

Correspondence of the Associated Press)
 St. Petersburg. March s1.-The Severny Krai reports the following:
 The man and his wife who left their native village near Vitebeak a few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Unnecessary Brand.

Jimson-I'm going to run over to the club for an hour. my dear.
 Mrs. Jimson-It is not necessary for you to go anywhere for an hour. l can give you all the hours you want right here at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

armed Confederate veteran and a Demo- crat. l.. J. Winston. who resigned the of1ce, is a colored sttorney. He will go to Greenville, Miss. to live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
M1sER KILLED BY BIGGER.
Nobewoman, a Recluse, Murdered
 Because She Would Not Give,

New York, March 5.-Countess d'O'Nei- go. miserly recluse, was murdered sew eral weeks ago in her house, near Treni- so, says a dispatch from Rome to The American. The murderer. now a prisoner. has confessed the crime. declarig it was committed in a frenzy of rage at he Coun- tess because of her refusal to give him a meal or money for his starving children.
 The police found in the bedroom of the Countess bank notes aggregating one mill lion dollars. Five hundred thousand lire (20O notes had been eaten by rats. The total value of the woman's estate is esti- mated at four million dollars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Mr. putterick pead.

New York. March al.-Ebeneser Butt terick, the originator of the tissue paper dress pattern. died today at his home in Brooklyn. He was 76 years of age
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Dankhead in Dirmineham.

Congressman John H. Bankhead arriv- a here this afternoon from his home at Fayette. but has no statement to make in make in reference to Captain Hobson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
SAo.OOO For Exhibit.

Nashville, Tenn. March a.-The State Senate today adopted a resolution appro- priating s4O.ooO for Tennessee's exhibit at the St. Louis Exposition. The measure will encounter but little opposition in the House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Rnssall an Ex-Confedsrate.

Natchez. Miss, March 31.-Captain John R. Russell. who was today appointed col- lector of customs at Matches is q ana-.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
AT McDoNALDs THEATRE.

Huntley Company .za "For Liberty
 and Love-"
 At McDonald's Theatre last night Fred eric Ormonde as Captain Mori, J. H. Huntley as Captain Mario Navarro and Clarence R. Chase as Pedro played Law renee Marstens Cuban war drama For
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
Pro6ate Notice.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA, Montgomery
 County.-Probate Court Montgomery County To Mary B. Martin, Nathan Seelye and George
 A. seelye. all of whom reside in the City of
 New York:
 You will take notice that on the 3ist day of March, l903, a certain paper fin writing. purporting to be the last win snd testament of Elizabeth A. Bigelow was filed in the Probate Court of this county by Amelia B, Seelye and herewith her aplication for the probate thereof such will; and that the 2Oth day of April. 1908. was appointed a day for hearing said application, al which time you may appear and contest the same if you see proper.
 Given under my hand this slst day of March.
 1908. J. R. GASTON, wed-3t Judge of Probate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

ON THEIR own petitions. 6. T. Rollo and E F. Mccoy of Montgomery were yesterday ad judged bankrupts by Referee A. E. strat Son of the United States Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

CAPTAIN H. H. CARTRIGHT of Company K. 2nd infantry. statiqned at ruskegee. has resigned and an election has been ordered
 by the Adjutant- General to hn the vacancy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01

The mortgage is always looking for somebody to give 1t lift.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
IF tn. pabx Is cutting Teetn,

Be sure and use that old and well-tried remedy
 MRS. WINSLOWS SOOTHING SYRUP, fos children testhing. It soothes the child. softans the gums. allays all path. cures wind colia and Is the best remedy for diarrheea Twenty i've c~rts a bottle gu-we9-frk
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
The AriStOCraCy Qj
Shoe.c.

If you fail to get absolutely the best shoes and absolutely the best service you need blame nobody but yourself.
 The man who buys our shoes receives and enjoys every excellence and every elle- gance that it is possible to put into footwear
 We sell shoes for the counting room; shoes for the drawing-room: shoes for any use. for every use.
 You'll find the prices entirely right, what's more you'll be pleased well enough to refer your friends here; no firm could wish for more.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-01
DansR Former Cabinet.

Sofia, March 31.-Dr. Daneff, the for mer Premier. has formed new Cabinet. which includes the late Ministry, with the exception of General Paprikoff. who is succeeded by Colonel savoff.