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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
IS 1NvEsrIGATINa CHARGES.
Board of Enquiry Looking Into Troop
 UA'sn Trouble

The Board of Enquiry appointed by Governor Jelks to investigate the dissen- sion in Troop A. First Alabama Cavalry, met yesterday at the Capitol. The Board Is composed of Adjutant General w. w. Brandon, Col. R. F. Ligon, and Col. Barry L. Holt, all of whom are members of the Governors personal staff.
 At it's meeting yesterday an organiza- tion was affeSed and plans for It's work were outlined. The members of the Board were closeted with the Governor a short while in conference.
 The sessions of the Board will be exec utive. There will be no publicity attach ed to it's proceedings. The Board is charged with the general duty of probing into the cavalry trouble and of settling 1t if possible. The officers and men who are at variance will appear as witnesses before the Board and give testimony as to the dissension and the incidents that followed 1t. The report of the Board will be made to the Governor
 If will be recalled that regular charges have been filed by Capt. w. o. Garside, comma nding the Troop. against Lieut.. Charles E. Dexter, and thirty of the non commissioned officers and men alleging mutinous conduct and insubordination. A number of the men have filed charges against Captain Garside. alleging con duct unbecoming an officer. The charges made by both factions are the subject of the investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
And Sell
 Cheapest.
FOUGHT FOR THE GIRL
YOUNG MouNTAINEERs ENGAGE IN DUEL.
One is Killed and the Other Receives Wound from k hich He Can N Not Recover-The Hirl
 is Frustrated.

Decatur. July Especial )-News of . tragedy which took place in the noun tains of Winston County. near Clear Creek Falls Wednesday, reached here today. rN
 The principals fin the affair were two young mountaineers. James w. Cole and John Young. For two years they have been rivals in love, each seeking the hand of Maggie Williams, winsomo mountain lass. Two weeks ago the young men met and a bitter quarrel resulted. Wednesday afternoon each of the young men went squirrel hunting and as they did not return at night a search was made yesterday. r
 Both men, were found lying on the creek bank close together, each with a load of shot in his chest. Cole was dead and Young was mortally wounded and un- conscious It is supposed the young men met in the woods and renewed their quar- rel and that each shot: about the same time.
 Miss Williams jss prostrated with grieE and during her hours of delireous Awak- euing she calls alternately for James and Jonn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
PROSPEROUS TERRITORY.
Splendid Advantages Offered the
 Home Seeker. -


 Home Seeker. r.-r. Linden, July H.-(Special.) )-Situated within fifty miles of the town of Selma, on the l.. and N. Railroad, Is Linden, the county seat of Marengo County, a town of about five hundred inhabitants The town has fifteen stores four hotels, lumber plant, sash and blind factory. c cotton seed oil m--l, good school, with good church privileges, and two weekly newspapers. This town is situated in one of the most fertile sections of the South.
 South of the town the land Is very level for about six mileS and well adapt ed to cotton raising. This land will pro- duce from two-thirds to a bale of cotton per acre.
 North of the town, while the country is level, it is very fertile and more adapted to the raising of corn and all other grains, and specially adapted to the pro- duction of fruit and vegetables. This land will produce from twenty to fifty bushels of corn per acre, and also pro duce the finest varieties of fruit and vegetables in abundance. Close to the town are situated some very fine farms, that have been known to make from fifteen to twenty bales of cotton per mule, and corn sufficient to supply the place. tS
 South of Linden about 70 per cent of the lands are timbered with a very fine variety of short leaf yellow pine timber. This timber can be purchased from three to five dollars per acre.
 Splendid farm lands can be bought for $1O and $11 an acre.
 The health of Linden is perfect. Sew eral persons who have resided here for years are octogenarians One man died here a few years ago at the age of 96 who had lived here for over half cen- tury previous to his death.
 Linden has two artesian wells which furnish bountiful supply of pure and wholesome water. The country Is we'll watered by streams that flow the year around. besides water can be procured in abundance any where by sinking a well twenty or thirty feet.
 Money can be made in the town of Iin- den. A man came here from Kentucky and began business about April 10, last. in the sash and blind factory, and after paying all expenses of removing his ma chinery from Kentucky here. which was considerable. and " the first of July made 800 clear of all expenses, and this too. on less than 5000 capital.
 This country is finely adapted to stock raising, grass growing luxuriantly all the year around.
 Visitors and investigators receive a most cordial welcome here.
 This section, like all other sections of the South. Is populated with white and black. Between the whites and blacks there exists the most cordial relations. There has never been race trouble of any kind here. Negroes. many of them, are thrifty and some of them own con- siderable real estate, and are interested | in building up the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Architects Talk About City Building

w. Chamberlain, of the firm of Cham berlain & Co.,, who made the plans Of the new city buildings, is in the city to see about the cessation of work on the municipal structures and in an interview this morning with representative of The Advertiser he said R. P. Manley, the con tractor, had not given up the contract but would probably resume work In short time.
 Mir. Chamberlain said he was in the city to investigate the trouble with the build- ings. He said MT. ManIey was at pres ent engaged in the construction Of Court House at Russellville, Ky, and since his foreman was i'll was doubtless unable just at present to attend to the city's buildings. MT. Chamberlain stated that he understood the bonds With wnlch MT Manlev will be paid had arrived and their formal transference by the city to the contractor would possibly bring about an early commencement of work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
FIRE IN OZARK.
House Occupied By Early Bowling Is
 neatrovad

Ozark, July 17.-(speciai. )-This morn ing at l o'clock the alarm of fire was sounded, and 1t was found that the house on Newton Street occupied by Early Bowling. was on fire. There was some difficulty fin entering the room where the hose is kept, and consequently the fire company was delayed in getting to the blaze. Nearly all the contents of the building were destroyed. The occupants narrowly escaped.
 During the burning of the house oc- cupied by Dowlin-. another house. occu- pied by Marvin Skipper, also caught. and but for the timely arrival of the fire som pany, would have been burned. Bowling had $500 insurance on his furniture and household goods, while the owner of the house. W. H. Simmons carried $4O0. The loss falls heavily on the owner of the house.
 Reports from over the country are to the effect that there is much grass in c5t- ton, but that the corn and ground-pea crops are very fine. Dale County will probably make twice as much meat and corn as will be required to maintain it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Ball Team at Home.

The Young Mems Christian Association baseball team arrived home this after noon from d visit to Troy and other cities. The team won three out of eight games played.
 M. Hooper, the city's bond commission CTS, and City Clerk Stewart today de- stroyed S2OO0 worth of city bonds which have just been redeemed at 102. The last purchase makes the total *l5,5oO since May 1. 1902. which is $500 more than the annual redemption required by law. The loutstanding bonds are now $2S5, ,500 When
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

old negro retainer. Alex Coleman. who has been with him for over thirty years. Captain Billingslea brought the man to Selma for surgical attention. A large number of Eelmans attended the barbecue on Southside today.
 Miss Bessie Strudwick of Demopolis is the guest of Mrs. E. P. Galt.
 Mir. and Mrs. Theophilus Lacy left t6z day for Shelby Springs.
 Emile Hertz has returned from bush ness trip to New York. rf ,
 Dennis Wills of Central Mills was q visitor to Selma today.
 Dr. c. Brooks Thomas of Thomaston spent today in Selma. Miss Mary Gee will leave tomorrow for Waynesville, N. c. .,e+
 Robert R. zelle of Birmingham was in Selma today.
 Enos R. Stewart has returned from New York.
 F. W. stuckenherg of Massilon is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
ano
 SOCIETY.
MRS. T. N. de ODDITIES.

where they will spend the summer. MT. Anderson will join them there the 1st of August.
 Mrs. Addie B. DeRamus and little son, Leon Aubrey, of Birmingham, are visit ing her parents. Mir. and Mrs. J. A. Fra Fer at Highland Park.
 pr. and Mrs. Paul s. Mertins have re- turned from their wedding trip and are at home to their friends at 406 South Perry Street.
 Mrs. A. H. Hearne Is spending a week or two with Major and Mrs. Vincent Elmore before going to Auburn to spend the summer.
 Miss Blanche Stokes left yesterday to spend the remainder of the summer with relatives and friends in Kentucky and Tennessee.
 Miss Myra Browne of Coiumbiana is with her sister, Miss Margaret Browne, at the home of their aunt. Mrs. J. M de Cottes.
 Miss Selma and Irma Blank will return this evening from North Carolina, where they have been spending some time.
 Misses Annie and Augusta Randolph Reid of Birmingham, are visiting MT. Chester Matteson on Court Street.
 Miss Sallie Stakley of Union Springs Is visiting her sister, Mrs. Dix. at her home on South Lawrence Street.
 MT. J. s. Williams of Clayton spent yes- terday with friends in Montgomery en route to Virginia.
 Mis=ne T"ura and Clarrissa Barker are spendi.. .. t>w weeks at Talladega Springs.
 Miss Maggie Fitzgibbons has gone to Waynesville to visit Mrs. George Smath- CTS.
 MT. and Mrs A. s. Curtis have gone East to spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Railwau oficials in Town.

Two private cars carrying prominent offiicals of the Southern Railway Com pany, were in Selma today. The officials were on their regular inspection tour and stayed but a short time in this city. They came to Selma from Anniston and left early in the afternoon for Mobile.
 The officials were met in Selma by Di- vision Counsel l.. E. Jeffries, Commercial Agent J. w. Hunter, and Master Me- chanic Dolan, who accompanied them on tour through the city.
 The visitors were Vice-President Fin ley, General Manager Ackert, and Gen eraI Superintendent McManus and Super intendent J. J. Cotter of the Mobile Di- vision accompanied them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Buy
 Cheapest.
Advertiser Bureau,

An unknown negro attempted poio robbery at the home of C. l.. Deparoe- leben on Church and First Streets last evening, but his timely discovery pre- vented his securing anything of value.
 The negro had concealed himself in tho house early in the evening, taking a closet for his hiding place. He would probably not have been found except that he chose to leave his place of conceal ment just as Mrs. DeBardeleben was passing.
 She saw the man and ran to the door calling for help. Hugh Mallory and l.. c. Calvin, who were next door, ran to her assistance and the negro ran away. leaV- ing no trace. He secured no booty.
 Mir DeBardeleben was away from home at the time and the accidental discovery of the negro by Mrs. DeBardeleben was quite fortunate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
After Tax-Payers.

The Court of Revenues of Dallas Coun- ty continued its examination of property appraisements today and many tax-pay- CTS were given hearings on their assess rnents In most instances the valuations originally made have not been changed, butt in some instances the valuations of property were patiently too low and in- creases were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Your Druggist Will Buy It Back

You assume no risk when you buE Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diar~ rhoea Remedy. All druggists will refund your money if you are not satisfied after using 1t. It is everywhere admitted to bs the most successful remedy in use for bowel complaints and the only one that never fails. It is pleasant, safe and re- liable. All druggists. --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
KILLING IN HOUSTON.

Lee Edmandson Gut to Death By Jehn
 Kirkland. s .,
 Dothan, Julya l7.--l Special )--YesterdaN Lee Edmonsohr and John Kirkland had been in town and were returning to their homes at Webbs, six miles from here. They were both drinking and when they got home some difference arose between them and KiriIla4d cut Edmonson to death. ~~
 The cause of the trouble is not known. Kirkland was arrested and is now hero An the hands of the sheriff. 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
IN COMPLIMENT TO KISSES KETTLES
 AND RICHARDSON

The Birmingham Age-Herald gives the following account of an entertainment given in honor of two young women of Montgomery:
 Miss Kathleen Clisby entertained We'd nesday evening at a beautiful cotillion in honor of her guests, Miss Kate Kettles and Miss Lucia Richardson of Montsom- cry The lower floors were thrown into one and were artistically decorated in green. The veranda was enclosed with Dolly Warden shades and lighted with Japanese lanterns. Little Miss Susie Nor ment and Master Meek Norment presid- ed at the punch bowl.
 MT. Joe. Meade and Miss Kate Kettles led the german the first part of the even- ing and MT. Charlie Spencer and Miss Viva Johnson led the last part of the evening""
 Mrs. Neal L. Anderson and children left this week for Mountain Park. N e..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

great epoch had common sources to draw upon Is evident. Indeed some of these sources are expressly named. q Chron. xxix, 29) The verbal identity of several paragraphs in Samuel and Chronicles in- dicates that they were copied from the same manuscript. The common notion that the name attached to a book of the Bible indicates that the person was it's author is now discarded.
 Among all "farewells'' which constitute a distinct literature. this of Samuel ranks high, if not supreme. It is a model of its kind. It might be read with advantage by any one about to lay down the chief honors of state. It is expressive of the loftiest patriotism, and is characterized by great boldness. It has the ring of courageous fidelity.
 Samuel next gives Hebrew history fin a nutshell. He lights up 1sraePs pathway with few sentences which show 1t paved with Gods mercy. but stained with mans sin. He reproved for ingratitude, but on sign of contrition quickly interceded for and comforted the people This ideal pa- triotic address closes with reiterated | warning.
 Samuel may safely challenge impeach- ment. There is not 1eck or flaw in his public or private career. But the retiring judge Is seeking not popular adulation. He wishes only to obtain a vantage ground from which to successfully eau ton the subjects of the new empire.
 Among Samuels various functions, that of Intercessor Is beautiful and significant. Like Moses he repeatedly and success fully pleaded with God for an erring peo- pie. Samuel is named among the Inter- cessors in Psalm xcix. 6.
 A long, stainless religious career is an everaugmenting trust. Infidelity to this trust not only renders 1t valueless, but converts 1t into a powerful weapon against the truth.
 There is great advantage from godly life lived continuously in a community. It is an argument not easily overturned. The best defense of religion is in boots, not in books.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Aurelia Jones, colored, was brought 10 Selma this evening from Lake Lanier' ten miles from the city. suffering rom severe gunshot wound in her arm one vas shot by A negro whose name could not be learned and the details of the shooting can not be ascertained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Delinquent License Payers Before
 Mayor

There were a number of delinquent H. cense payers before Mayor Atkins this morning and several of them were shown the error of their ways. City license was due on July 1 and many citations to de- linauents have been issued to those who are tardy in payment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
nnnhlA Funeral.

The 2-year-old child of Mrs. F. Firth died today at Fairland. The child dleo at the same house where yesterday oc- cured the death of the child or MT. ana STrs F M Jones, and the funeral of the two little ones will occur at o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
kSI ANkNkd SN1L L

H. H. Stewart became Mayor in lSsl the bonds outstanding amounted to about $500, ,OOO and were quoted at between eo ana 60.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
The Teacher's Lantern.

The institution of Judgeship in Israel must not be considered failure because 1t was finally discarded. It survived four hundred and sixty years. Three murdered of these were peaceful years, in which large liberty was enjoyed and justice reg ularly administered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
Persnnal and Local.

Dr. w. R. Callen will leave tomorrow for Birmingham. where he will begin the practice of medicine. Dr. Callen graou- ated from Tulane University's medical department and served as interne in the Charity Hospital in New Orleans In training and in natural ability, he Is a competent physician and his friends pre- dict for him a career of marked success
 Ed Byrne, Jr.. popular employe or the Western Railway of Alabama, Will leave tomorrow for Cincinnati. where he will accept a position with the Chesapeake ana Ohio. MT. Byrne has made friends in Selma who wish him the best of luck in his new work.
 Five Confederate veterans have applied for membership in Camp Catesby ap H' Jones of the United Confederate veterans and their applications will be voted on next Friday night. On next Friday night the new officers of the camp will be In stalled.
 John O'Rourke has been appointed chief clerk in the office of Commercial Agent I. w Hunter of the Southern Railway to succeed w. V. Williams. who has accepted a position in Chicago
 John c. Lusk. travelling passenger agent of the Southern Railway, with headauarters in Birmingham, was with his old Selma friends yesterday.
 Joe Paulovich, Henry Pfeiffer, Captain DibbIee and Rabbit Hudson enjoyed a coon hunt last evening and secured a wampus and three watermelons.
 Mrs. F. H. Bates. Miss Julia Bates. Miss F. R. Phillips. and Miss Eleanor Ieiser have returned from a visit to Biloxi.
 Mrs M. S. Hooper and Misses Almon and Marguerite Hooper left yesterday for Hay Slope, Tenn, to spend the summer.
 l.. Benish will leave Sunday for Balti- more to attend the meeting of the Grand Lodge of the B. F. o. E.
 Adolph schweizer has begun work on his handsome new residence on North Broad Street.
 E. E. Norris of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Washington. was in Selma today.
 R. F. Lutz, traffic manager of the West ern Railway of Alabama, was in Selma today
 Miss Susie Parker Wilson is visiting friends in North Alabama near Hunts vile.
 Mrs. Ed Eliasberg and family have gone to the Isle of Palms to spend the sum mer.
 Mir and Mrs. E. B. Evans of Meridian were the guests of Mrs. M. A. Evans to- day.
  Capt W. c. Billingslea; the gray eagle of Browns, was in Selma today. Cap tain Billingslaa was accomDanied hv an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18
IN COMPLIMENT TO
 MISSES CHAsTAIN, COHEN

x0xSSGS NnA64AANf, f, eV44&&s
 AND CAPTAIN GARDNER.
 Mrs. Chastain gave a german last even ing at Pickett Springs, in compliment to her daughter, Miss Foy Chastain, Miss Cohen, and Capt. W. B. Gardner of Bir- mingham. The guests were:
 Miss Cohen and MT. Finch, Miss Chas- tain and Captain Gardner. Miss Jones and Mir. Kohn, Miss Matthews and Mir Locke, Miss Chandler and MT. Turpin, Miss Her bert and Mir. Weiss. Miss Rousseau and Mir. Moore, Miss Moore and Mir. Noble, Miss Lockwood and Mir. Smith, Miss Lib by vass and MT. Pashal, Miss Pitcher and Mir. Dexter, Miss Graham and MT. McPherson. Miss Rudolph and Mir. Mur- ray, Miss Lowe and Mir. McGinty, Miss Dent and MT. Roberts, Miss Hayden and MT. Jackson, Miss Hubbard and MT. Jones, Miss Scott and Mir. Dexter, Miss Vass and MT. Dexter. Miss vass and Mir. Lewis, Miss offutt and Mir. Hannon. Miss Semmes and Mir. Tyson. Miss Blue and MT. Carpenter, Messrs. McNeil, Turner, Noble, Fuller, Ingram and shivers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Fine Large Tennessee Fryers for your Sunday dinner.
 Meehan & Co.,, 31 Monroe. Phone 29O.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Ed Byrne, Jr.. popular employe of the Western Railway of Alabama, will leave tomorrow for Cincinnati. where he VIII accept position with the Chesapeake anu Ohio. MT. Byrne has made friends in Selma who wish him the best of luck in his new work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Five Confederate veterans have applied for membership in Camp Catesby ap R' Jones of the United Confederate veterans and their applications will be voted on next Friday night. On next Friday night inc new officers of the camp will be in stalled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

John O'Rourke has been appointed chief clerk in the office of Commercial Agent I. w. Hunter of the Southern Railway to succeed w. V. Williams. who has accepted a position in Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

There is great advantage from godly life lived continuously in a community. It is an argument not easily overturned. The best defense of religion is in boots, not in books.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

That the historic books covering this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

A long, stainless religious career is an everaugmenting trust. Infidelity to this trust not only renders 1t valueless, but converts it into a powerful weapon against the truth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

John c. Lusk. travelling passenger agent of the Southern Railway, with headquarters in Birmingham, was with his old Selma friends yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Joe Paulovich. Henry Pfeiffer, Captain Dibblee and Rabbit Hudson enjoyed a coon hunt last evening and secured a wampus and three watermelons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

A large number of Selmans attended the barbecue on Southslde today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mrs. F. H. Bates. Miss Julia Bates. Miss F. R. Phillips. and Miss Eleanor Leiser have returned from a visit to Biloxi
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Miss Bessie strudwicIr of Demopolis is the guest of Mrs. E. P. Gait.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Miss Maggie Fitzgibbons has gone to Waynesville to visit Mrs. George Smath- CTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mir. and Mrs. Theophilus Lacy left t6 day for Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mrs M. S. Hooper and Misses Almon and Marguerite Hooper left yesterday for Hay Slope, Tenn, to spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Emile Hertz has returned from bust ness trip to New York. rf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mrs Ed Eliasberg and family have gone to the Isle of Palms to spend the sum mer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Capt W. c. Billingslea; the gray eagle of Browns, was in Selma today. Cap tain Billingslaa was accomDanied hv an
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mir. and Mrs. A. s. Curtis have gone East to spend the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-18

Mis~oe T"ura and Clarrissa Barker are spendi.. .. :>w weeks at Talladega Springs.