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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Two large brick stores are going up on the main thoroughfare. and plans have been perfected for a system of water works. Clayton city will also soon build and maintain a frst-class system of cleo tric lights.
 The large pipe organ for the Presbyte- rian church has arrived and is being placed in position.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Mrs. M. A. B. Rigby Dead.

A telegram was received in Selma last evening announcing that Mrs. M. A. B Rigby, mother of Mrs. M. Woolsey of Selma, had died at her home in vicks- burg yesterday afternoon. Mir. and Mrs Woolsey were with her when death came. The funeral occurred in Vicksburg to- day.
 Mrs. Rigby had often visited Selma and had large number of friends in this city who will receive the news of her death with sorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

of the dead man on Cleveland Avenue Jones, who is young painter. at onc& surrendered to the authorities, claiming that the homicide was Justifiable.
 The body of Smith was shipped to Smithville, Ga. his family home.
 Yesterday when tho case was called A. Hickson. of the Georgia bar. appeared to assist Solicitor s. H. Dent in the prose- cution,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Heavy Fall of Rain.

The heavy rain which began falling last night has continued with few cessations all of today and the precipitation during the last twerty-four hours has been sev-' eral inches. The river has fallen two feet today, but rise is expected to begin tonight and continuation of such rain fall as that of today would probably cause the river to overflow it's banks again. The rain is reported to have been general.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
MT. Mullen withdravs.

L. D. Mullen, who recently announced himself as a candidate to succeed himself as Councilman from the Fourth Ward, stated tonight that he had withdrawn from the race. MT. Mullen said that im- portant and pressing business was the cause of his retirement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH.
Series of Sermons by pr. c. A
 Stakely,

The series of sermons by Dr. c. A. Stakely, pastor of the First Baptist Church on The Speeches of Peter and Paul' will be continued on Sunday. the special topic in the morning being: "Pe- ter before the Sanhedrin" and in the evening. Peter at Caesarea."
 The lighting arrangement of the church. whose failure on last Sunday night ne- eessitated an abandonment of the ser vice, has been overhauied and strength ened and there will probably be no far ther trouble on this score.
 The speeches of the Apostle Peter will be concluded on Sunday, when those of the Apostle Paul will be taken up.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
IN HOUSTON COUNTY.
Judge Leslie Opens His Office ir
 Dothan

Dothan, Feb. 27.-(Special. .)-Hon. Geo. Leslie, Probate Judge of Houston County, has opened his office here and is doing business. He will move his family here in a short time from Gordon.
 The first marriage license was issued by Judge Leslie in the new county to yesterday.
 A C. Crawford the newly appointed Circuit Clerk of Houston County has qualified and is ready for his duties.
 The Pitcher Gin and oil Company Is a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
General Johnston to Speak.

Gen. George D. Johnston of Tuscaloosa will Tuesday evening at the court house deliver his lecture Memories of the Old South" He has an admirable reputation as a lecturer and will no doubt speak to a large audience.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
JONES HEARING POSTPONED.
Young Man Who Killed Brother-in
 law to Re Tried Tuesday,

The preliminary trial of T. B. Jones charged with the murder of his brother in-law A. J. Smith. which was set for yesterday before Justice Ben Screws. was continued until 3 o'clock Tuesday after noon on motion of the State.
 It will be remembered that the killing took place Sunday afternoon at the home
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
MRS. REEVES ENTERTAINS
 MAGAZINE CLUE.

The Magazine Club was beautifully en- tertained yesterday afternoon by Mrs. J. H, Reeves at the home of Mrs. T. M. Mabson on South Court Street.
 At this meeting the course of music which has occupied the attention of the members for some time was concluded.
 Mrs. J. M. Falkner read a magazine ar ticle on Musicians as Lovers," Miss SaHie Moore read an article on 'The Or igin of the Piano. Miss Moore also read for Mrs. H. NJ. Hobbie an original paper on "Greig," and Mrs. Richard Browder, the director of the club, made a report of the special session of the Alabama Fed eration of Women's Clubs.
 After the program the guests were invited to the dining room where a de- licious buffet luncheon was served. The room was exquisite in a decoration of violet and green-the club colors Potted palms and ferns were draped with violet. The table was an effective arrangement of violet and green with Honiton lace over purple satin, violet tulle and smilax draped from the chandelier to two cor ners below and laid across in triangular scheme, green candles in crystal candela- bra with violet shades, and violet and green bon bons. The floral decoration was violets. the club flower, arranged III AOW Do"lo eiiid oSdttClCu loOSSiy On the cloth. The punch table where grape nectar yas served was also adorned in violet and green.
 The guests not members of the club were Mrs Lusk of Guntersville, Mrs Greene, Mrs Newsome, Mrs. Samuel Woolf of Demopolis, Mrs. Winter of Eufaula, Mrs. A. Baldwin, Mrs Rowe Mrs William Spencer of Demopolis, Miss Lassiter of Norfolk, Va, Mrs. Stevenson and Mrs. Jemison.
 MISSES STEINER ENTERTAIN
 THURSDAY CARD CLUB.
 Misses Maude and Theresa Steiner en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
HORN -HoBDY.

Two Popular Young Persons Married
 in Louisville.
 Eufaula. Feb. ial)-Yesterday evening at the home of the bride, J. E. Horn and Miss Islay Hobdy of Louisville were married in the presence of a large gathering of relatives and friends. After the ceremony a reception was rendered at the home of the bride. where a large gathering of friends assembled and en- joyed the festivities. The bride is quite pretty and popular and has scores of warm friends. The groom Is a highly es- teemed young business man who is de- servedly popular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Local and pArsonal.

Rev. Francis Tappey. formerly pastor of the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church near Selma, left yesterday for Hunts During his residence in the community Mir. Tappey has won the respect and friendship of all who have known him and his departure is the source of general regret
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

c. G. Arthur. a popular engineer on ths Southern Railway. has been transferred to Columbia. s. C.. where he will be gen. eral foreman of the Southern shops. Mir Arthurs family will not go to to Colum bia until summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Two Elegant Plays McDonald's today, tonight.
JURY CANNOT AGREE.
Twelve Men Out on George King
 Case.

Case.
 Twelve Montgomery County Jurors are hung in the criminal division of the Citv Court on the case of forgery against George King. a negro.
 The case reached the jury at noon yes- terday and at a late hour last night notI- ing had been heard from the jury room but calls for water.
 King is alleged to have presented an order on H. A. Belser of Pike Road. call ing for goods and signed by a name other wise than George King
 Dan Smith. a negro, charged with man. slaughter, having accidentally killed John Williams. a negro, at McGhee's Switch several months ago. was acquitted yes- terday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Wednesday evening at the home of the brides parents, five miles south of the city. J. w. Clark of this city and Miss Eula Redman were quietly married The couple have scores of warm friends who will wish them much joy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Capt. V. B. Atkins has returned from Mobile where he represented the Selma Chamber of Commerce at the presenta- ton of the silver service to the battleship Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

R. E. L. Mel and Theophilus Lacy ol the First Ward are candidates for posi- tons on the City Democratic Executive Committee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
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 The Birmingham Age-Herald has the following regarding Mrs. Orr. the presi- dent of the Federation of Women's Clubs: At 8 meeting of the Free Kindergarten Association held yesterday morning Mrs C. F. Orr was elected president It is felt that the association could not have selected an abler president and the mem bers are all gratifed to have Mrs. Orr enter into this work"
 MT. Pendleton Morrisette, son of MT. and Mrs. E. P. Morrisette, has gone to Kansas City to begin business life with the Burnham-Hanna-Mu Dryeoods Company. He resigned from college at Auburn to accept this position. His grandfather, John D. Hutcheson will be remembered by old citizens as a merchant of high standing in Montgomery before the sixties.
 Mrs. Ed. Sherman and Mrs. J. C.. Wicker of Montgomery, Ala,. who were guests of Mrs. Tom Butler for the Mardi Gras festivities. left yesterday on the noon train for home.-Pensacola News Mir. J. Walter Black has purchased. the handsome colonial residence of Mir. W. L.. Robertson on South Court Stret MT. and Mrs. Black will remove to their new home next month. Miss Kate Hutchinson of Nashville. ar rived last evening, and is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. A. M. Baldwin. Miss Hutchinson Is also the niece of Mrs. Kate H. Morrisette.
 Miss Lucille Wilkerson, who has been spending some time with Mir and Mrs. J. M. deCottes, will leave this morning for her home at Prattville. Mrs. Floyd Dusenberry of New York, who has been the guest of her sister. Mrs. Ware, has gone to Selma to visit her mother.
 Mrs. A. J. Foster and children of Georgiana are visiting Mrs. Fosters S mother, Mrs. A. F. Mason, 124 Martha Street.
 
 Mrs. William Pierce of Greenville. who have been the guest of Mrs. J. M. Falk- ner has returned home. Mss Kate Lasseter of Norfolk, Va. is the guest of Mrs. J. M. Falkner
 Mrs. Junius Riggs is spending some time in New Orleans
 Miss Algie Ware is visiting relatives In Selma
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Mir. and Mrs. J. s. Perkins and children have returned from Mobile where they were guests of relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

J. D. Parish of Clayton is having a fine residence built on the old Hill Hotel site.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
The Newc of Selma.

| ley is to leave Selma about Aphil 1 it
 will of course be impossible for him to
 manage the team during the entire sea- | son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
WOMAN Qn0
 SOCIETY.
BY MRS. J. N. de coTTEs.

Card Club and a few other friends yes terday afternoon at their home at South McDonough Stret. The club prize was a cut glass flower vase which was won by Miss Lily Lemly.
 The guest prize was a burnt wood pict- ure frame won by Miss Gertrude Kauf- man of Columbus, Miss.
 The guests. not members of the club, were Miss Backrow of Louisville, Miss Gertrude Kaufman of Columbus Miss. Mrs. Ben New of Cleveland, Ohio, and Mrs. c. Neuman of Greenville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

new industry for Dothan. it has been organized with capital stock of $6O.OOO J. R. Faircloth and J. L. Crawford will be interested in the new plant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
L. 6 N. Depot Ready for Use.


 The new passenger station of the Louis- vil1e and Nashville Railroad Company is completed and will be first used Sunday.
 March l. All passenger trains of the company on both the Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans and the Selma and Pen sacola branch win arrive at and depart from the new station.
 The station Is located at the intersec- ton of Water and Green Streets at the eastern terminus of the Water Street electric car line. It is built of brick and stone and is mods.'n .n plans and equip
 ment. On the second floor will be the off, fees for trainmaster. chief train dis patcher and other officials of the rail- road. On the first floor will be waiting | rooms for ladies, gentlemen and colored persons. a ticket office and lunch room. Two tracks leading into the station from the main line of the Louisville and Nashville have been laid so that the
 trains from the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans and from the Selma and
 Pensacola may expeditiously approach and leave the station.
 Trainsheds will be built within a few
 months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

An election to locate the court house of the new county of Houston is called for March 18th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Emile Schweizer has returned from Mo bile where he was the guest of his broth CT, c. L. Schweizer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Captain W. W .Millikln and Mrs. Brooks were married yesterday and left on the noon train for bridal trip to Cuba. Rev. I. A. White of Cuthbert, Ca. performed the ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Canning Factory in County.

Canning Factory in County.
 It is stated on good authority that the Omaha Packing Company has purchased a large tract of land in Dallas County and will erect large and expensive can- ming factory, the material to be used in which will be in measure supplied by an immense truck farm to be operated by the company.
 The company is said to have purchased from A. c. Davidson 1.o40 acres of land at Belview, one mile from Browns sta- ton on the Southern Railway, for s12, 900 and here the canning factory will be built. The industry will be large one and will give employment to many work CTS and provide market for many pro- ducers.
 Most of the land, Is Is said. will be used for truck farming and vegetables for pre- serving will be raised in large quantities.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28
Advertiser Bureau.
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6eiindp ceDEudiy
 The motion for new trial in the case of the State against Tom and John Tip ton, two negroes convicted of murdering Fred Robbins, another negro, on Christ mas eve, will be heard by Judge J. w. Mabry of the City Court of Selma to- morrow.
 The jury in the case brought in yer dict of guilty" and fixed death as the penalty for the two men, whose attor- neys at once gave notice they would ask for a new trial.
 The Tiptons took the result of the trial very calmly and seem to be little affected by the prospect of death.
 By consent of R. H. Mangum, the States counsel, Judge Mabry of the City Court of Selma issued judgment of nolle prosequi in the case Of the State against Tom Cooper, colored, charged with the murder of Frank Foster, color ed. Tom Cooper was acting as con stable in the court of justice of the peace near Minter Station when he is all legged to have killed Foster. Cooper was said by witnesses introduced by his coun- sel to have a good reputation for peace and quiet while Foster, the man who was killed. was said to be a bad negro.
 A pathetic spectacle was presented in  passed sentence upon five negroes, one of whom was a boy 13 years old, another of whom was of unsound mind. The lat ter the court recommended should be sent to an insane hospital while the former was advised to apply at once for a par don.
 Horace Jones was the boy. He pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter when tried and accepted a sentence of eighteen months in the penitentiary. He killed a negro girl while scuffiing with her for the possession of a gun and Horace claims he shot accidentally. In passing sentence Judge Mabry recommended that the lads attorney immediately make ap- plic,. '5' 1o the pardoning board that the little E-.,.- r released. Horace seemed hardly to realize what was before him and accepted the sentence stolidly. Tom Meacham, convicted of grand lar ceny, was sentenced to the penitentiary for thirteen months and the prisoner S silly grin as he heard the sombre words indicated that poor Toms wits had left him. Judge Mabry instructed Clerk of the Court J. B. Evans to write letter | to Judge Carmichael asking him to exam inc the negro's mental condition and fl advisable to send him to the State in sane hospital at Tuscaloosa. The other prisoners sentenced were: William Davis, burglary: sentenced tc the penitentiary for eighteen months: sen tence expires August P. 1904. Davis was convicted of breaking into Will Day: store near Kings Landing.
 Robert English, burglary; sentenced tc twelve months hard labor with extra time for costs. Sentence expires August 4, 1904. English was convicted of mak' ing burglarious entry into Allison's store at Kings Landing.
 Willie Tate, carrying a concealed pis. tol sentenced to pay fine of $50 and tc labor for the State twenty days with ex' tra time for costs. Sentence expires July 19, 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

MISSES STEINER ENTERTAIN
 THURSDAY CARD CLUB. Misses Maude and Theresa Steiner en- tertained the members of the Thursday
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Judge and Mrs. P. H. Pitts have re turned home after a delightful visit t, New Orleans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

committee. MT. and Mrs. J. s. Perkins and children have returned from Mobile where they were guests of relatives.
 Emile Schweizer has returned from Mo- bile where he was the guest of his broth CT, c. L. Schweizer.
 Judge and Mrs. P. H. Pitts have re- turned home after a delightful visit to New Orleans.
 Miss Jennie Mabry was the hostess of the Recherche Whist Club at its meeting Tuesday.
 the city visiting pr. and Mrs. A. w Jones.
 home after pleasant visit to New Or leans.
 H. T. Bledsoe has returned from Mo- bile where he spent several pleasant days.
 Mrs. B. H Craig entertained a number of friends at luncheon on Tuesday.
 J. W. Hunter has returned from New Orleans and Mobile.
 Frank Love has returned from a short stay in Mobile.
 Charles c. Long returned from Mobile yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

H. T. Bledsoe has returned from Mo bile where he spent several pleasan days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Mrs. B. H. Craig entertained a number of friends at luncheon on Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Miss Jennie Mabry was tho hostess of the Recherche Whist Club at its meeting Tuesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

Capt. Dan w Fitzpatrick has returned home after a pleasant visit to New Or. leans.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-28

F. Carlisle Jones of Birmingham is fl the city visiting pr. and Mrs. A. W Jones.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-07
Introduction ei Forks,

The Introduction OF forks, which may
be supposed to mark the first ste? to-
ward some more definite idea ol table
manners dill not take place until the
reign OF James l.. and they were rot Ill
general use until some time after the
Restoration In PcpyS time things
were not very much improved. and at
best each guest was expected to bring
his own spoon and FORK to meal, an
use it throughout without change. 1t
was pardonable III the garruIouS diar-
>t that when he attended banquet at
lie Guildhall in 1903 he lett his spoon
and fork at home He might reason
ably have supposed thar the Lord
Mayor and Aldermen oi the richest city
II the world would have been well pro-
.ided with such things, but doubtless
hey REGARDED them a, an unnecessary
Innovation Many were the tables
Jays Pepys. but none IN the hall but
he Lord Mayors and the Lords OF the
Privy Council that had napkins and
tnivcs, which were very strange. sat
1t the Merchant Strangers table. where
we're ten good dishes to mess, with
,lcnty OF wine OF all sorts: but IT wa.
icry unpleasant that we had not nap
Gins or changes OF trcnchers, and drank
INT OF earthen pitchers and wooden
dishes"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-07
Elections in Brazil.

A writer in Argonaut declares that Ill
Brazil the elections arc farce, Inc
ballots are hardly ever counted. for the
government dominates its ticket, and
then. after an election. announces all
its candidates elected. "A year or so
ago" he says. IAN American. WHO had
settled in B;h,ia, tho second largest city
in Brazil. was made an election clerk,
and was told to bring the returns from
all interior town into Bahia Alter the
election had closed. the clerk took the
returns and fastened away, guarding
them with the greatest care. He rode
his horse hard, for he fe.t that the sus-
pense would be great at Bahia until the
returns he was carrying were received.
What was his chagrn, therefore. to
land his package over to the chlet
election clerk. only to see it thrown
into the waste basket
Here, what are you doing' he
shouted.
"'Throwing them away. was the an
swer, we don't need them now.
Don't reed thcmo s,ammered tho
American. who had been brought up
to regard violation OF the election
laws as reasonable
The government has elected its men
already was the answer; we don't
need any more woes.
Here the inspector opened the pack
age and showed the astonishcd Amer,
can quantity OF blanks, each OF which
was signed, with space to be filled
i'll with any number necessary To elect
the government candidates.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-07
Followed Directions.

a school teacher in kentucky hal
some trouble in teaching little fellow
to say double l." "doublc {" double
). ct cctera But after a while his CT
forts were fruitful. and he was gratitiet
by an extraordinary appearance OF in
tercst on the pupils part. In fact, the
boy became a double letter hunter, and
ceased altogether to require attentio IN
at that point. About that time they
reached the lesson concerning the early
riser. beginning Up! Up! and Sc, the
sim
tie read it "Double up! and see tn"
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-07

WEST Branch. sIrCH,, April 11th. -
Many thanks for the sample of Doan's
Kidney Pills. We had tried many
remedies with little benefit but found
Doan $ nct promptly, and hit the case,
which wasan unusual desire to urinate
- had to get up five and six times OF
o night. | think Diabetes was we'll
under way, the feet and ankles
swellcd. There was an intense pain in
the back, the heat of which would
feel like putting ones hand up to
lamp chimney. have used the free
trial and two full boxes of Doans Pills
with the satisfaction of feeling that l
am cured, They are the remedy par
excellence. b +. BALLARD.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1903-05-07
Pleasures of Travel.

One OF the charms OF travel, says a
well-known writer, is to encounter
people or SCENES which remind us OF
home. A Cape Cod man who lett his
native port many years ago, and had
spent the greater part OF his time IN
England, recently went to Kingston,
Jamaica.
One day. while waiting for a train to
Port Antonio, he noticed a tall, young
man. evidently a stranger
He was white and | was white, and
that was enough said the Cape Cod
man, in telling the story.
II spoke to him. and asked 1t he was
as far from home as | was, mentioning
London as my home. He responded
that his home was San Francisco, and
we were soon exchanging condolences.
He said his people moved to California
four years before from Massachusetts
| asked him what place in Massachu,
sets, and he said Wellhect; said he was
born in WcIlhcet ! asked him i'll what
part OF the town his folks had lived
and he said the southern part, and |
could see he was smiling at my curl
osity.
Was your place anywhere near the
old Cromwell placer said |.
He looked at me in astonshment
why yes, said he, the very next
farm
WELL said |, then your name is
Jones. Mine is Cromwell, and | owl
the old place. and some OF my folks
live in it,
you can imagine whether we felt
acquainted or not after that. His father
and | had been boys together. Well
sir. meeting young Jones was the most
pleasant part OF my trip to Jamaica
You can't tell what good fortune may
beiall you when you start on jour
new