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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
BOOKER WASHINGTON
 IN FICTION
A Novel Called Handicapped Among the Free" Describes Methods
 of Tuscorora.

Brooklyn Eagle.
 Handicapped Among the Free" (Dodd Mead and Co.). by Emma Raynor, is about the negroes of the South. It Is d plea for the brotherhood of our colored fellow citizens-a drama of the black mans burden imposed on him by class prejudice and the disabilities of heredi- tary degradation. Incidentally, of course, the novel furnishes another picture of the social conditions of the South, for no one would venture to write on so trite a subject wh was not intimately acquaint- ed with its traditi )nal environment. There is pathos in the struggles of Gloss, mulatto, to obtain an education and champion a peoples wrongs. He goes to Tuscorora, and perhaps for the first time MT. Booker Washington and his work as organizer and educator find a pre- dominant place in the fiction of the day. The principal of 'Tuscadela' is made to say, in manly language familiar to the hearers of MT. Washington:
 My boy. there Is only one way up for our race. We are a people undeveloped. We are set in the midst of a race of men who have centuries of development be- hind them. We have got to climb from the bottom step by step, and there's no hope for either towards or shirkers.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
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Advertiser Bureau.
 Mobile MaICh 23

Mobile. MaIch 23. This was sentence day in the City Court ard Judge Semmes pronounced the doom of convicted persons as follows Pat O Brien, assault and battery with pistol; thirty days in jail.
 George Batchelor, abusive language; ten days III jail.
 George Batchelor, assault and battery; twenty days in jail.
 Alonzo Jackson, grand larceny; cigh- teen months hard labor. r,AI,tSs Alfred sr9 Tuner Tt petit larceny; four Willis Craig, grand larceny; eighteen months hard labor. John Hodges abusive language, ten days in Jail.
 C. Hill, assault and battery; ten days in jail.
 Gabriel Brown, murder in second de- gree; ten years in penitentiary. Execu- tion stayed.
 William II. Wick. murder; penitentiary for life. Execution stayed.
 Eugene Davis, petit larceny; fifteen lashes by sherift
 William II. Wick, through his attor- neys, obtained stay of execution pend- ing motion for a new trial. The same order was issued in the case of Gabriel Brown.
 Eugene Davis, who was ordered given fifteen iashes by the sheriff, is a very youthful negro and was convicted of petit larceny.
 The court, after sentencing prisoners ordered the regular jury drawn for the week beginning April 9th, to which time a recess was taken.
 The jury commissioners of Mobile County tnis afternoon drew the jury for the regular term of the Circuit Court the term to begin. April 2Oth.
 The Chancery Court will again begin it's grind on the 18th of April.
 The United State District Court in admiralty began It's term this morning with d light docket.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
FAVORS POLICE BOARD
ALDERMAN ANDERCoN MAKES
 CLEAR HIS POSITION.
At Meeting of His Campaign Club Candidate for Mayor Makes Important Statement Off,
 cers Were Elected.

Alderman Charles P. Anderson, a can- didate for Mayor of Montgomery at last night meeting of the Anderson Cam Palgh Cup, declared himself in full sym pathy with the purposes of the Montgom- Legislature.
 MT; Anderson made clear his position on the Police Commission question in a speech before a largely attended meet ing or the club held at the Anderson headquarters on Commerce Street
 The club. at last nights meeting. se- lected its officers, w. W. Pearson being elected President. MT. Pearson, in ac- cepting the presidency of the club, re- viewed Hie the meyoralty situation, giving his reasonh for supporting MT. Ander- son. His speech was enthusiastically re- cclved and applause was frequent.
 The officers were selected from a report made by special committee appointed at a previous meeting of the club. The of ficers elected by the club were: Presi- dent, w. w. Pearson; Vice-Presidents. Charles Wicker, Dr. G. A. Dennis. M. H Screws. W. P. DeJarnette, J. D. Cody, Ip pr. wdos M. B. kirkpatrick. L. J. Bugg R. J. M. Dennis. H. E. Hicks, J. R. Alvin ger and R. G. Banks; Secretaries, E. F. Baber. Jr.. and w. o. Garside
 After President Pearson spoke short talks were made by w. w. Brame. S. l.. Parks and others.
 In response to insistent calls Mir. An- derson addressed the club.
 He expressed his appreciation of the in terest that so many of his fellow-citizens were taking in his candidacy for Mayor.
 If am elected to that office,' said MT. Anderson. T shall consistently strive to fill 1t so as to meet the approval of all rtght-thinking men who have the highest and best interest of the city at heart. shall try to be progressive and public-spirited and to yet bear constant ly in mind the already heavy indebted ness of our city and by the most careful management to put forth the best efforts to diminish that burden
 We hear" continued Mr. Anderson, "a good deal of gossip on the streets about the police department. As you probably remember. the Legislature has passed law creating a Police Commis- sion for Montgomery. This Commission is to be elected by the new City Council and 1t will have the selection of the whole force from Chief down. Although the Mayor has nothing to do with the nam ing of this Commission, I am heartily in favor of 1t for We have tried the same plan with our city schools by placing them under the control of the School Board and it has proved very satisfac- tory.
 At the conclusion of MT. Anderson's
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
TWONEWPARKSFOR MONTGOMERY
AT PICKETT SPRINGS
TRACTION COMPANY TO BUILD
 THEATRE.
Representative of J. G. White & Co. Awards a Contract and Jake Wells Vaudeville is
 Booked.

A modern summer theatre will be bull, | at Pickett Springs by the Montgomery l fraction Company and a contract mas
 teen made with Jake Wells for vaudeville entertainment.
 This announcement is the result of a conference held in Montgomery yester- day between representatives Of the J. G. White Company of New York, promoters
 of the Montgomery Traction Company; and w. H. Pickens, representative or Jake Wells's amusement circuit. Sunday morning c. F. Young, General Manager of the J. G.. White Company, with W. E. Moore, the Augusta (Ga.l representative of that company. reached Montgomery. The purpose of their visit was in response to telegram sent some days ago asking them to a conference on the Montgomery summer theatre sit uation.
 As was stated in The Advertiser at that time, MT. Pickens. the manager in this section of Jake Wells's summer thea tri- cal companies. arrived in Montgomery last Monday night. President W. H. diately wired MT. Young and MT. Pick ems waited in Montgomery until his ar rival Sunday morning.
 After discussing thoroughly every phase of the situation. it was decided to begin at once the erection of modern summer theatre at Pickett Springs. The drawings, plans and specifications were put in the hands of firm of Montgom- cry architects yesterday morning, with instructions to use all possible speed in completing the work.
 The building will have a capacity of from 1,2OO to 400 seats, 1000 on the par quet floor and about 400 in the galleries. boxes on the lower floor included.
 MT. Pickens will leave for New York tonight to get in touch with the theatri- cal people and book attractions. The first of the Jake Wells companies will open, the Pickett Springs playhouse on the first day of May.
 Just adjoining the theatre a roomy cafe will be built. There will be a dining room. a kitchen with big ranges and a drinks. The privilege of conducting this cafe was awarded yesterday, a very popular Montgomery caterer securing 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
4 Gamblers Gratitude.

NeW 1OrK sun.
 A church going man who does not gam ble did a favor recently for a man whom he knew to be a gambler. The gambler said he hoped some time to repay the favor, but the church. going person thought no more about it. The other day the gambler met him. greeted him warm ly and digging down in his pocket pulled out a big roll of bills and peeled off $24 He showed this money into the church. goers s hand.
 That's yours" he said with a grin.
 'How do you make that out2" asked the other man.
 Remember that favor you did for me ? Well, this is part payment. I put two- spot on a good thing for you and that s your winnings. S'long! l won't forget the good turn you done me"
 The ohurch-goer pocketed the money. He seems now to think pretty well of tbe gambling fraternity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
AT BLOEMFONTAlNE
STREET RAILWAY HAS AC-
 CURED PROPERTY.
Big Force of Laborers Put to Work to Make the Place Attractive. Many Improvements
 Contemplated.

Bioemfontaine Park has been acquired by the Montgomery Street Railway and a large force of laborers began work yes- terday to improve and beautify the place. At the office of the Company it was said that Bloemfontaine Park would be made an up-to-date pleasure resort with every attraction afforded by such places ana that 1t would be opened to the pub- nc before the summer season began. with this idea in view the Company has placed an order for two large open cars ana an order for four more summer cars VIII be placed within a few days
 Raphael Semmes, General Manager of sle street Railway, who has just returned rom from New York admitted that his Com talne Park. which is at the terminus of Lne Highland Avenue extension of the unes or his company. He said however that II was not intended that the plans VI lue company Tor maintaining a sum- mer resort should be given to the public until the details had been arranged and all contracts were closed
 Sut since you seem to know about it." added MT. Semmes. you can say, if you desire, that we have secured Bloemfon taine Park, and will make 1t an attrac- tive resort. We have put u large force or men to work there today"
 MT: Semmes said 1t was impossible for nm to make known the details of the i'm proVenents contemplated until the latter part of this week. An experIenced park manager would be secured. he said. and until the company had the benefit of his advice the plans would not be given to the public.
 It can be said that the plans for sum- mel amusement comprehend concerts, games probably theatre. boating ana small meragerie.
 Bloemfontaine Park was opened last summer by Francis E. Ayers and the Street Railway built something over n mile and half of track to reach the place. The park was conducted ndepend- ently of the street raiiw.y and 1t Is said that this arrangement was unsatisfactory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Tells a Child Story,

George c. Thomas, the head of the banking house of Drexel & Co.,, is very fond of children. He conducts a Sunday School In Philadelphia that has 1,SOO pu- pills, and he gets his teachers to collect and repeat to him all the odd child say lngs that they come upon
 A recent addition to MT. Thomas col lection was the remark of a little boy who saw, for the first time in his life, a man shaving.
 Why" said the boy to the man, why do you wash your face with little broom and then wipe 1t dry with a knife?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
No Game Sunday.

A slow rain throughout Saturday night and yestorday morning prevented Comis- ktys White SOx" from giving their ex- hibition Edme at Monroe Park yester- day afternoon. As a consequence. there was much disappointment among tfe local lovers of the sport This morning. however, was an ideal one, and the fel- lows went out to the park and had fine practice. The aggregation leaves to- morrow at noon for Montgomery, where they are scheduled for a series of games with Lew Whistlers aggregation By leaving at noon tomorrow the club will be enabled to play an additional game in is well pleased with Mobile and will bring his team here next season for prac- tiCe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Death of Mrs. M. c. Tolson.

Yesterday morning at her home, north west corner of Royal and Theatre Streets. after long illness, Mrs. Mary C. Tol- son. reict of Dr. Thomas T. Tolson, passed away, aged 62 years. Mrs. Tol- son was native of Sumter County and had resided in Mobile the greater portion of her life. She was a sister of Capt. w. H. Williamson, formerly of Mobile, but now resident of New Orleans. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Jerome Slo- cum. and one son. J. D. Tolson. The re- mains were inferred in Magnolia Gene tery this afternoon
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Mobile Minor Mention.

Mrs. Maggie Fletchsr, claiming Birm- ingham as her home, came to Mobile Friday, ostensbly to meet her husband, who had preceded her here This morn ing she reported to police headquarters that, as yet. she had been unable to To- cate him. She gave bis name as Eddie Fletcher. Chief Case instructed the de- partment to try to locate the man.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
A Saloon Robbed.

George Doyle, proprietor of q saloon at the northwest corner of Cont and Com merce Streets, reported at police head quarters yesterday morning that some time during the early hours of Sunday morning, burglars broke into his place and attempted to drill the safe. Failing in this, they opened the cash register and secured S750 in money and took away some whisKey. Detectives were put to work on the case. This place seems to be a fine mark for burglars as the former proprietor Is a heavy loser from former vistations by burglars
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Funeral of MT. Torrance.

The remains of Augustus w. Torrance were, inferred in the Catholic Cemetery yesterday afternoon. the funeral taking place at 3 o'clock from the residence of his brother-in-law. A. s. McGraw, No. 5l Sengstock Street. Rev. Father Kir- wan, pastor of St. Patrick's Church was the officiating clergyman. There was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

hole for her. and here she retires. ly- ing close in the mud, and the shadows make her invisible
 Her shell comes off, and awaiting the new shell. she lies limp for several days Tn the hole. She would be prey were it not for the male to all manner of predacious fish. But the male stands guard at the holes entrance faithfully, With his life he stands guard. and only over his dead body may any stranger go in to his wife. She. in her turn when he is shedding. guards his hole for him
 It doesn't take much argument to con vince a girl that she is pretty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
HIS NAME WAS sBOBS' T
Title of Story to Be Published in The
 Advertiser

Beginning next Sunday and continuing daily until completed, The Advertiser will publish His Name Was 'Bobs' ., an in- tensely interestin story by Reginald Lang.
 The story recites the troubles, trials, tribulations, love and triumph of an ex- traordinary young man, and is told in MT. Lang's best style.
 This story will be printed from day to day, and readers who desire to peruse it should make arrangements in advance for copies of the paper. adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

negro laborer named Mex enzie. em- ployed in the Louisville and Nashville yards, this morning attempted to jump switch engine in the yard. He missed his footing and was thrown against a switch stand, cutting an ugly gash in his head. He was attended by a surgeon and sent to his home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Death of W~D. ogltree.

This morning at the family home, No. $V! Adams Street, after brief illness. He was 54 years of age, a native of Georgia, and had resided in Mobile many years. He was a railroad engineer and for long time connected with the Mo- bile and Ohio Railroad. He leaves a family. The interment will be in Whis- tier cemetery tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

George Pearson, a young white boy, with some companions. was playing on the roof of the Louisville and Nashville shed at the foot of Theatre Street yes terday evening. He jumped from the roof to the top of a freight car and rolled to the ground, spratning both ankles He was sent to hls home. suffering very much from his injuries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Internal Revenue Receipts.

Washington. March 23-The total re- ceipts of internal revenues for February 1903. were $l6 250, ,409, q loss of g, ,467 25O as compared with February, 1902 For the last eight months the decrease in the to- tai receipts as compared with the corre- spending period last year was $2S. .342. .724.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
The NewC of Mobile.

large attendance of sorrowing friends at the obsequies, and many beautiful floral tributes were placed on the grave. The pail bearers Were Henry Wermeth Jt hn Mallon, William Stutts. John Boltz, r. W. Kelly. P. Welsh, M. Eagan and D. Balcndy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Habits of Crabs .

Dr. Simon Flexner. who has recently been made the head of the Rockefeller institute, was talking the other day at The University of Pennsylvania about the Anectionate nature that crabs have.
 Grabs shed their shells in the early summer" he said. "The back of the Bhell bursts near the tail, and in ten minutes or so it is all gone. Then the crab, till the new shell forms. is as limp and soft and helpless as a wet dish cloth.
 The male crab, when he perceives that ms mate is about to shed her shell. picks out Tor her sheltered spot along the edge of some small creek Here he digs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Dr. Lindsey of Nashville met the Quarantine Board of Mobile Bay this afternoon to discuss with them less stringe mt regulations between this port and Havana. The discussion was gener- al but the result was not satisfactory to the visitor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
SOz0D0N r TOOTH POWDER Tho best that Money and 0Ee Experience can produce. KO
 At all stores. or by mail for the price.
 HALL & RucKEL, NEw YoRx.

thirty-four city cases and four State, to be disposed of. He was exactly one hour on the bench. There were eighteen con Vlctons, with total of fines of $l22 6O. or 40 days. About $50 in cash was col lected. There were thirteen continuances and three dismissaIs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

The most agreeable person cannot in- terest her hostess after her welcome is worn out.
 A woman was on the street today with such dirty face that even boys were shocked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Col. NJ. D. Wickersham left this after noon for Birmingham, where he goes to attend the reunion of Grand Army men of Alabama. P. D. Parker accompanied him to the Magic City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
Free Delivery System

Washington, Marh 23.-The Postmaster General has ordered the establishment of free delivery service on June at Abilene, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
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Nathan Biggers Is the only au- thori2ed collector of su5scrip- tons for The Advertiser in Mo bile. Subscribers are requested to pay no other person until further notice. Office l12 St. Francis Street; telephones. Bell feS; Home, l2. Prompt attention given to all orders for delivery. complaint ot non- delivery or news items.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

About o'clock tonight a negro walked into the office of Dr. Rhett Goode, Civ Health Officer. and after an ipvestiga- ton, 1t was found he had a well-devel- oped case of smallpox. He was promptly sent to the pest house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Many improvements are now making on the Choctaw Point yard of the Louis vile and Nashville Railroad. A large amount of trackage is included in the im- prCVements.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

H. Quinn, former Sheriff at Galva, H., with Mrs. Quinn, arrived in Mobile Sat urday and registered at the Windsor
 They will remain in Mobile for some
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Chief of Police Case has had a num- ber of placards printed announcing the penalties for smoking on electric cars in the city limits The cards will be placed In the cars and the ordinance rigidly en- forced
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

As passenger train No. 8, southbound. on the Louisville and Nashville, was passing Theodore early this morning the engine broke down. 1t became necessary to send a relief engine to take the train through to New Orleans. No one was hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Mir. s. T. Beard of 4I2 Martha Street is visit. ing in Luverne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Judge A H. Aston of Clayton spent Sunday. in Montgomery and left the city yesterday morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Chief Justice Mcclellan of the Alabama su- prene Court spent Sunday at his home in Athens and returned to Montgomery yester- day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

speech the club voted to hereafter h.vs its meetings on Saturday evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
WHAT HE WILL SAY. ar. WoOlley Will Advise You..
 If You Desire.

Few people realize to what extent opium. whiskey and kindred drugs are used these days. Dr. B. M. Woolley says that the increase is alarming and that some- thing should be done to stop 1t, While he has cured thousands of cases, he feels that people should be cautioned against their use. If you use these drugs write him at Atlanta, Ga., and hear what he mas 10 say. -tu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Recorder McAleer this morning estab- lished a record in his court. There were.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24

Hon. Alfred M. Tunstail, Speaker of the Ala. bama House of Representatives. is in Mont- gomery from his home in Greensboro. He ap- pears to be much improved In health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-24
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> = S%sssses%@T Mir A. F. Curtis. President of the Mont. gomery Fair returned to Montgomery yes- terday morning from a business visit to Nev fork. He was joined here by Mir. C. R Castner. President of the Castner-Knott Dry Goods Company, who was recently elected Vice-President of the Montgomery Fair. MT. castner will remain here several days Hon. John R. Tyson. Associate Justice of the State Supreme Court. returned to his home In Montgomery after absence of several weeks in Florida and Cuba Judge Tyson says Havana Is most beautiful and inter. esting city. He was there a week and says he found much to interest him. Mrs, Tyson Is still in Florida,
 Governor Jelks returned yesterday from his home in Eufaula, where hc spent Saturday and Sunday Most of his day at the Capitol was spent in receiving visitors from Pike County interested in the race for Sheriff of that county.
 Hon. Alfred M. Tunstail, Speaker of the Ala. bama House of Representatives is in Mont. gomery from his home in Greensboro He ap- pears to be much improved In health. Chief Justice Mcclellan of the Alabama Su- prene Court spent Sunday at his home in Athens and returned to Montgomery yester- day.
 Judge A. H Aston of Clayton spent Sunday in Montgomery and left the city yesterday morning.
 Mir. S. T. Beard of 4I2 Martha Street is visit. ing in Luverne.
 The most agreeable person cannot in-
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-05
WATERBURY, EVENING DEMOCRAT, MoNDAY JANUARY 5 1903

The new officers of Sheridan council, K. of C., were installed yesterday by District Deputy McCann.
 The Ladies of the Maccabees will hold an important meeting this even- ing and every member is expected to be present.
 An application for the appointment of an administrator on the estate of the late Mrs Elizabeth B. Stone was filed this morning in the probate court by Edwin B. Sandford, a brother of the deceased.
 The election case of Edward J. Don ahue against E. R. Perkins ct al, will be heard this week, probably to-mor- row in the superior court. The ballot boxes will be opened and the ballots recounted.
 A motion for bill of particulars has been filed in the superior court by the plaintiff in the suit of Partree versus Atwood; also for an accounting of the rents and other profits from the prop erty in litigation, the Oriental stables on East Main street, since it went into defendants possession about twenty years ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-05

saxony Yarn 71ac a skein, from 121ac.
 Your choice of our Colored Ribbons at 31sc to 9c yard.
 At 121ac-Children's Wool Hose, from 19c and 25c.
 At 12kc-Ladies' Vests and Pants, from 19c. At 1Oc-Children's Hose, double foot and leg, from 17c.