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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
CAPTAIN JOSEPH QUITS
COMMANDER OF MONTGOMERY
 GREYs RESIGNS.
Leaves Service of National Guard to Devote Time to Business Selection of Successor May
 be Lively Contest.

Captain E. B. Joseph, Jg, commanding officer of the Montgomery Greys. at the regular weekly meeting of the company last night, rendered the command his resignation.
 from the National Guard is a pressure of business matters. He believed that he could not, under the circumstances, serve the company and properly attend to his business duties. His resignation was, therefore, accepted by the members of the company. but they were unanimous in their regret in seeing Captain Joseph take the step.
 For a little over year, he has com manded the Greys, and under his com mand. the company took first honors at the prize drill at the Birmingham State Fair last fall. He served for a year as first lieutenant of the company, and a year as second lieutenant. He was for a short time in the ranks of the Greys.
 The resignation will immediately be forwarded to the Adjutant General for acceptance, and an election for vacancies caused will be ordered within fifteen days of the acceptance.
 Already the Greys are talking of their new officers, and several lively contests are likely to develop.
 J. Hunt Taylor is the present first lieutenant of the company, and s. J. Bayne, is the junior commissioned officer.
 Beef Fat, Smoked Tongue and Beef, at Stuckey's.
 Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
COLLECTOR OF RUSSELL
H. B. PITTS SUCCEEDS JOHNSON
 E. OWENS.
Successful Farmer of Pittsh>ro Nam ed by Governor Jeiks to Fill Vacant odace-New in Pub
 lie Life.

H. B. Pitts of Pittsboro. was yester- Aay appointed Tax Collector of Russell County by Governor Jelks, to succeed Johnson B. Owens.
 Owens, it will be remembered, disap- peared from Scale about a month ago, and 1t was found that he was due the State 8. .206. .42 and the county about A.700. He was located in New Orleans and was induced to return to Alabama and assist his bondsmen in settling his indebted ness. Soon after he returned the office was declared vacant
 There were four applicants for the place: H. B. Pitts of Pittsboro, J. F. Tate of Hurtsboro. R. s.. Buck of Gi- rard and c. H. Dudley of Scale.
 The applicants filed endorsements with Governor Jelks before he left for Blount Springs last Saturday. Yesterday Pri- vate Secretary J. K. Jackson visited the Governor at Blount Springs. and when Mir. Jackson returned to Montgomery last night he announced the selection of Mr. Pitts for the place.
 Mr. Pitts, the new Collector of Russell. is q successful farmer, and has never held a public ofiice before. He is a brother of pr. R. N. Pitts of Mont &Umery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
TWO TEAMS WILL co
ALABAMA SOLDIERS TO ATTEND
 COMPETITIVE SHOOT.
Governor Authorizes Expenses of Military to Participate in the Interstate Rifle Practice
 at Savannah, Ga,

Two teams from the Alabama National Guard will participate In the competitive shoot of the Interstate Military Rife As- sociation to take place at Savannah, Ga., August 24 to 2s. inclusive.
 Governor Jeiks yesterday authorized the expenses of two Alabama teams, the money to be paid by the government out of the annual allotment to the Alabama Guard Hf
 It is certain that one of the rife terms will be selected from the military com pany at Dothan and 1t is probable the other team will be selected from com panies of the 1st infantry.
 Major A. L. Williams of Dothan. who was in Montgomery yesterday has taken deep interest in the shoot and he will probably command the two Alabama teams.
 The Avondaie Rifle Range, upon which the meet will be held, is located about two and one-half miles from the heart of Savannah, and is reached by a double track trolley line, running a fifteen minute schedule. The troops will be en- camped upon the range. where the tentage and bedding (blankets excepted), will be furnished.
 The camp will not be under military restraint, and individuals may enter and leave camp as they wish.
 The Avondale Range is fully equipped with 25, 50 and 75 yards revolver ranges. eight Brinton targets each at 200, 300, 500 and 600 yards. arranged in echelon, with one common firing line; two targets for 800. 900 and 1000 yards firing; also -tlliP- teen groups of silhouettes for the sklrm- ish range. Firing can go on at all ranges up through 600 yards and the skirmish at the same time. There is. also complete telephone system, consisting of long range telephones to the 200, 300 and 600 yards butts, besides individual eelctric push but tons to each separate target. A wind dial and wind flags are located at con- venient points on the range to indicate wind conditions to the marksmen. The range consists of about fifty acres of level grass sward. and a suitable space for camping purposes, good artesian water, together with storehouses, mess halls and shower baths. The firing points will be shaded during the heat of the day.
 The Interstate meeting will be preceded by the annual State camp of instruction in rife practice, which is now in progress.
 Attractive prizes have been offered for the several contests and military men are looking forward to the meet with great interest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
NNI EMS S ELI lsN
Death of an Infant.

Death of an Infant.
 Ethel King. the infant child of MT. and Mrs. Henry King. died at half past IF o'clock this morning at the home of Mrs. M. E. Mason on Union Street. The funeral occurred at o'clock this after noon and was conducted by Rev. W. F. Hurt of the Church Street Methodist
 MT and Mrs. King have the sympathy of a largo number of frienda
 Personal and Local.
 B. F. Loyelace was in Selma yesterday gathering data for the geological survey of the State, which Professor Eugene Smith is making. Mir. Lovelace Is iocat- ing all the overflow artesian wells in Dal. las County.
 Hon. ]. Thomas Hefiin. Secretary of State was in Selma today on his way to Radfordsville in Perry County, where he will speak tomorrow.
 Hon. W. L. Quinn. popular represen- tative of the Fourth Ward in the City Council has returned from pleasant visit to Orrviiie. H. s. Daniels. commercial agent of the Louisville and Nashville Railway. has re. turned after a trip in the interest of his road. The pay checks of the employees of the Southern Railway Company have are rived. Miss Mossie Johnson has returned from pleasant visit to friends in Montgom- cry Miss Alice May of Marion Is the charm ing guest of her sister, Mrs. E. S. Smith.
 The friends of Mrs. E. 8. Garrett re- gret to learn that she is ill with fever. Captain B. W. Booker. a popular travelling man, is in the city.
 Colonel F. M. Abbott has returned from business visit to Decatur. Miss Mary stoddard is the guest of friends near Savannah, Ga
 J. W. Johnson has returned from a visit to Shelby Springs. Hon. J. H. Allison of Richmond was a visitor to Selma today.
 Miss Mary Young Is spending a fort night at Point Clear.
 Mrs. R. H. McFadden of Gallion Is a visitor to the city.
 D. A. Steele Is visiting pr. Robinson in Scott's Station.
 Born to MT. and Mrs. J. Hooper Adams, girl.
 Hon. B. F. Ellis of orrvillc is in the city.
 Cliff Kirkpatrick of Cahaba Is in the city.
 J. L. Bishop left today for Vine Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Dr Sears Called.

The Church of the Advent, Episcopal has called the Rev. P. G. Sears, rector of St. Paurs Church. in Meridian, Miss, and the formal letter inviting him to take the rectorship of the Birmingham church will be delivered to that gentleman to- morrow by committee composed of pr. E. P. Riggs and H. K. Milner. Dr. Sears has been in charge of the church at Meridian for the past four years. He has a wife and three children. The Church of the Advent here has been without d rector for several months, the Rev, John G. Murray having accepted a call to a Baltimore church,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
A POPULAR LAMENT
Where Would Society Be if One Was
 Judged for the Sins of Others.

70! I tried one of those hair tonics sometime ago and it never did me a bit of good"
 That's what many people are saying to- day when they refuse Herpicide trial
 It would be as sensible to say, 'I never travel on railroad because I often sec collisions mentioned in the papers,"
 Newbro's Herpicide is specially made to destroy the germ that Is living on the roots of your hair.
 That is why it is so exceedingly effica- cious-it is there for the sole purpose of ridding the hair of this parasitic growth, after which the hair grows as nature in tended.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,, Detroit, Mich. E. G. Fowler, Special Agent. thu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Racon 0oaa Eaat.

President Don H. Bacon of the Ten nessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company. will leave for New York Friday morning in response to a telegram asking him to come East. It Is believed that there Is something in the story to the effect that the United States Steel Corporation is about to absorb the Tennessee Company. The report is out here that 8 majority interest in the Tennessee Company was purchased on the open market and a re- organization is likely to follow now.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Anawer Filed.

Answer to the petition for injunction preventing the police and the city from enforcing a recent ordinance directed against pool rooms, was filed late this afternoon in the Chancery Court by City Attorney Ed Smith. Effort will be made to crush out the alleged pool room which is operated as the old Dominion Tele- graph Company. The injunction directed against the city will be heard next week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Boy Cured of Collie After Physicians
 Treatment Had Failed.

My boy when years old was taken with collie and cramps in his stomach. I sent for the doctor and he injected nor phine, but the child kept getting worse. l then gave him half a teaspoonful of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar. Thoea Remedy, and in half an hour he was sleeping and soon recovered.-F.' L.. wilkins, She'll Lake. Wis. Mir. Wilkins Is bookkeeper for the Shell Lake 'Lum- ber Company For sale by all druggists.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Gen. vaughan's Biograph.


 The following is a biography of Brig Gen. E. B. aVughan of the Second Brigade. Alabama Division, United Con- federate Veterans. He was born in Tus- caloosa, Ala, Dec. 10, 1e40, and gradu- ated from the University of Alabama in July, 1881. He entered the Confederate service in August of that year as First Company from Tuscaloosa. After the battle of Shiloh he was selected captain of the consolidated companies of Captain Long of Walker and Captain Clements of Tuscaloosa counties, in the 18th Ala bama Regiment of infantry, Gladden's Brigade, Army of Tennessee. This reg iment later was denominated the 9th Ala bama Regiment. as there was already 26th Alabama in the Army of Virginia. Captain Vaughan was engaged in all the battles of the Army of Tennessee, and was wounded only once, in the battle of Atlanta, July 22, 1884. At the battle of Franklin, Tenn, he was acting In- spector General of his brigade. and was one of the very few who rode into that engagement. In 1885, near Kingston, N. C., he was captured with sixty skirmish- CTS of the brigade, the 18th Connecticut Regiment turning over to the division provost marshal 275 prisoners. In 1865 he was married to Miss Mary s. Jones of Kempe County, Miss, a niece of Gen. E. W. Pettus. After her death he was married to Miss Mary E. Hale, daughter of Col. stephen F. Hale of Eutaw, Ala, who survives him. Captain Vaughan was a consistent churchman, charitable to a marked degree, though giving without the knowledge of others, he believing in the Scriptural saying, Let not your left hand know etc. He was commander of Raphael Semmes Camp, U. c. ", of Mobile. and later appointed Brigadier- General of the 2nd Alabama Division. his great regret was his inability through illness, to attend the reunion at New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
DID NOT IDENTITY THEM.
Men Held as Suspects Released b
 Police.

H1eu L4C4u as 0ubPcOI1 A0SAO"SSO "
 Police.
 Buddie Bloct0n and Arthur Blocton, me- groes who were arrested early yesterday morning, on suspicion of being impli- cated in the shooting of Jim Williams, the negro hackman, Tuesday night. were yesterday released from custody.
 The negroes were taken to the bedside of Williams, who could not identify eith- CT as his assailant of the night previous. Police Captain Taylor is confident that he had the right men, but with the re- fusal of Williams to identify them, he could do nothing but release them.
 Williams is reported as resting easily and will recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Woman Fatallv shot.

About o'clock tonight near Joachim Street, Charles Poe shot and fatally wounded a woman named Laura Will Hams, and made hls escape. The weapon used was of A calibre, and the bullet entered the woman's groin. Jealousy Is given as the cause.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
c. T. TURNELL INJURED.
Young Man of West End Fell Un'
 der Train

c. T. Turnel1, a young man, living in West End while returning to his home yesterday afternoon from bathing in the Alabama River was painfully hurt by an engine in the Louisville and Nashville Railroad yards.
 The young man attempted to board an engine He missed his footing and fell, his left foot falling partly under the train. His small toe was cut and his foot bruis- ed considerably.
 The accident occurred at 5:3O o'clock and on account of the heavy rain that was falling Turnell was unable to reach the city until several hours later. He was taken to a drug store where his wound was dressed. The attending surgeons do not think the wound Is serious.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Negro parbera Union.

Some time ago a number of white bar bers got together and organized q bar bers' union. The colored barbers. being barred from joining. got together last night and organized with about thirty members. odicers were elected as fol-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
captain Pettus Dead.

Captain William T. w. Pettus died at an early hour this morning at his home on Spring Hill avenue and Gilbert street. after a brief illness. Deceased was a native of Mobile. and in his bsrd year. Since early manhood he had been engag- ed in the river business as a pilot and captain on the Tombigbee and Warrior rivers, and was one of the best known men in Mobile. On the river front all the flags are at half mast to his memory. Captain Pettus leaves a wife and six children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

given by the Greeks of the city. the most of whom are quite well of. The priest who came here from Atlanta conducted the services, the interment being at Elm Leaf Cemetery. south of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

PERM ANENT SCULAR STRENGTH cannot exist where there Is not blood strength. Young men giving attention to muscular development should bear this in mind. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives rlood strength and builds up the whole system. tu-thu-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Advertiser Bureau.

Mobile, Aug. 1y.
 This afternoon near the passenger de- pot, Policeman Bromely and Humphries captured Willis Legget, a negro wanted at Walker, Ala, for the murder of his wife a few days ago at Barrow Bend
 When the negro saw the officers clos ing in on him he attempted to run, but getting a flash of their guns he fell and was easily landed at police headquar- ters. At the station he confessed to De- tective Gus Griffin his horrible crime. Leggett stated that he secured plow line, hung his wife to a rafter in the house and whipped her to death. He then threw the body in an old well and left, coming to Mobile. On the 11th Chief Case received a telegram from the Sher- if of Clarke County. giving full de- scription of the negro, and asking for his apprehension. The Sheriff has been notified and an answer came tonight say ing he would come after Leggett to- morrow.
 The Herald open-air concert in Bienville Square last night by the ist infantry previous one of the series. There seemed to be 8 general outpouring of people and the number of little children was gratify- ingly large to the promoters Of the un- dertaking. People in all the walks of life were noticed in the crowd and all ap- peared to enjoy the delightful music. There were at the inception of this pro- posed treat to the general public skep- tics and chronic kickers who protested against desecrating the square with a band stand. and the tramplng down of the beautiful grass; if there be any now they do not show up on the occasion of the weekly concerts. The sight of the little children dancing about among the trees, like at a May-pole dance, Is one to be remembered by older heads.
 The original suggestion of these enter tainments came from a man who had only been a resident of Mobile a couple of years, and who occupies a high Govern. ment position. With a few friends, he was standing in front of the Battle House one evening and he asked what op- portunities certain people had for enjoy ment in the sultry nights of summer. Being answered ''None," he suggested the concerts and said he would give of his time and means in the naovement. In few moments $100 was raised and the scheme started. Mir. Max Hamburger, Jr., was of the party and gave his share. and. in compliment to his paper the name of that journal was given to the con- certs The Herald boosted the movement a fund was raised, permission to erect the stand obtained from the General Council, and soon a neat structure was raised and the concerts begun. Your representative is informed that the fund has been ab- sorbed but the original promoter, enjoy ing the keen delight of the children says the concerts must be continued through September, support from others or not. The concerts, it Is safe to say. will be continued through the summer months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Active Demand for Iron.

Announcement was made in iron circles today that a very active demand for iron has already set in following the cut made in prices of $50 per ton. It is stated that one of the producers has received since yesterday"at noon orders for more than 5000 tons of iron and the quantities were greater than in the last three or four months. It is believed that the re- duction in prices will bring about a gen. sral revival in the buying of iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Cotton Worma Appear.

OpeIika, Aug. 19.-(Special. l-Cotton worms have made their appearance in many places in this county. and gen. eral devastation of the crop is imminent. They have started on all the cotton in the vicinity of Opelika.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Iackson Bound over.

John Jackson, engaged in shipping sail ors in this port. was arrested few days ago for violating the United States sm- igrant laws in securing sailors from vessel and bringing them ashore with out the proper inspection. It was alleged that Jackson's purpose was to get sail- ors away from one vessel to ship them with another He was bound over to the United States District Court by Com missioner k. G. Rickarly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

ually and successfully given by the Trim ity Workers of that church. The usual good things to eat win be dispensed by matrons and maids of the Trinity Work CTS, assisted by the Junior Missionary and Young Folks Guild. Tn addition to the usual features, there will be Q band concert, given by Mir. Berger and other members of the Bienvilie band. The Ad- vertiser is cordially invited to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Remains of MT. Buckshaw.

The remains of D. c. Buckshaw. who was found dead in bed in St. Louis ho- tel yesterday afternoon, will be brought back here tomorrow morning for inter ment. The deceased was a prominent Mason and that organization will attend the funeral in numbers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

We are reminded when girl sings. laughs. plays the piano. and Is generally agreeable in trying to make an impression on a man, of the merchant who sadvertises that it is mo trouble to show gooas.~ Sv'Gf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Marine Resolution Adopted.

Montreal, Aug. 1e.-Resolutions urging the establishment of fast steamship lines between the United Kingdom and her col onles was adopted at the Congress of Chambers of Commerce of the empire to- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Church Entertainment.

Tomorrow night. beginning at 7:50 o'clock, on the State Street lawn of Trim ity Episcopal Church. will be given an entertainment such as has been contin-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
sEAsHoRE EXCURSION VIA L. 6 N. R. R.,
 to PENSACOLA, FLA.

y2.bU ROUND IHIP $I.bO.
 SATURDAY, AUGUST 22nd.
 Train leaves Union Depot a+ 8 p. Il. Returning, train will l-ave Pensacola at II p. m., Sunday night, August g3rd. If.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
lI9 Dexter Ave

lows: E. T. Harlbert. President: '. Flynn; Vice. President: J. McNeal. TFeans urer; A. D. shefield, Financial Secretary; F. W. Allen. Recording Secretary; T. D. Foster, District Organiser, presided at the initial meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

A deed was recorded in the Probats Court this morning showing the sale by Lucy c. and Stanley 3. Herndon to J. J. and J. U. Blacksher of the lot and building. northwest corner Water ana St. Michael Streets. the consideration be- ing $15.O00. The lot Is 6 feet . inchnp by "A feet, and has a three-story brick building thereon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Greek Merchant Buried.

The funeral of Angelo Mustacupola, the welI-known Greek fruit merchant, took place this afternoon and was an inter- esting event. Many floral offerings were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

An Atehison woman makes such an excellent quality of soft soap that 1t is warranted to wash everything away but your sins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
woman Commits Suicide.

Gertie Hooks, an inmate of a house of ill-repute. committed suicide here today by taking an overdose of morphine. De- spondency was the reason for the rash act.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

Major Robert Chisholm of Birminglmem. connected with the Department 0g Juatlo@ at Washington. is in Mobile today om lagea business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Real Estate Transfers.

The following transfers of real estate has been filed in the Probate Court:
 Edward R. Marshall to Caroline A. Marshall. one-half interest in lot on Church Street 9Ox150 feet. Consideration g, 750.
 Bishop S. Melvin and wife to William W. Burns, lot 60x75 at corner of Alabama and Church Streets, lot 25x1S0 on Ala bama Street, lot 10x75 feet on Church Street. Consideration, $2,750.
 George Tyler and others to R. ap C.. Jones. let 40x120 feet on Sylvan Street. Consideration, $40O.
 Edward w. Herman and wife to Peo- ple's Cotton Oil Company, lot 10Ox2OO feet on Mason Avenue. Consideration $250.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

Mrs. R. c. Kennedy left over the 1g. and O. tonight for Hot Springs, where she hopes to recuperate, having been quite All the past two months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Personal Mention.

Col. ID. L. Russell left tonight in hio private car over the M. and O. Ra1areaA. for Tupelo. Miss. where he goes Co 6o- fend an important law suit for that g4ti- road company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

A strong company is being orwAaiwe0 for the purpose of erecting and 0peEa4- ing an immense ice making plant tn SAiu city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20

Master Dannle Williams left tonight fcr Belle Buckle. Tenn, to resume his stu dies at Webb College.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-20
Funeral of Mrs. T. P. Gary.

The funeral of the late Mrs. T. P. Gary occurred this morning at g o'clock from the First Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. A. Little, the pastor, conducted the funeral.
 The pail bearers were A. c. Parrish, P. H. Pitts, E. Lamar. c. A. McKinnon, c. Kirkpatrick, H. F. Reese, w. L. Thomp- son and George Phillips.