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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
A Victim of OXerconfidence.

"Dlr. Billus," demanded his wife
freezingly, "what is the meaning of
that long, brown hair on your coat
collar"
at means, madam" retorted Mr..
Billus, "that Pm a chuckle headed
jay Of the jayest sort. I'm a chump
from Champion. That's what it
means, Maria"
Explain yourself, sir"
"One Of the fellows at the office
put that hair on my collar not an
hour ago and said didn't dare to
let it stay there. | said ! did dare
to. said you were a woman of too
much sense to notice such little
thing. ! told him you wouldn't
even see it. He offered to bet me a
dollar you would, and | took him
up, Mariaw snorted Mr.. Billus. Il
took him up, and you've lost me a
dollarw
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
Wanted.

We would like to ask, through the
columi OF your paper, il there is any
person who has used Green's August
Flower for the cure Of Indigestion, Dys
pepsia, aud Liver Troubles that has not
been cured-and we also mean their
results, such as sour stomach, fcmenta-
ton OF food, habltual costiveness, nervous
dyspepsia, headaches. dependent feel
ings, sleeplessness-in fact any trouble
connected with the stomach or liver? This
medicine has been sold for many years in
all civilized countries, and we wish to
correspond with you and send You one Of
our books free of cost If you never tried
August Flower, try % cent bottle first.
We have never known OF It's failing. II
so, something more serious Is the matter
with you. The 95 cent size has Just been
introduced this year. Regular size rs
cents. At all druggist
q. q. GREEN, Woodbury., N. J.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29

After two years of local option
in Buchanan Magisterial District,
a petition has been presented to the
County Court of Botetourt asking
for an election on tie question.
The petition contained II few names
in excess of the requisite number,
and Judge Breckenridge has issued
the writ Of election, fixing June
18th as the day on which it shall
be held. The "drys" seem to have
the situation well in hand. An Anti
Saloon League has been organized,
with Rev. h. j. Dogan as superin-
dent.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
A Monkey and an Opera Glass.

The pet monkey of German pro-
fessor, having made his escape,
climbed into a tree and defied all at
tempts TO catch him. Well knowing
the initiative habits of the animal,
his master hit on a curious plan to
regain his pet. He looked at the
monkey through an opera glass,
pointing the small end at him for
some time, and then retired to a
short distance, leaving the opera
glass on the ground. The initiative
monkey descended from the tree
and, taking the opera glass, gazed
after a similar manner at his mas
ter, who seemed to the deluded ape
to be half mile distant. The mon
key, still looking through the same
end Of the opera glass, supposed his
master was several hundred yards
distant, when the latter, reaching
out, secured the chain and led the
victim of an optical illusion back to
his Gaze.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
The Discovery OF Glass.

Though the Egyptians claim to
have been taught by Hermes the art
of making glass, it may be stated
upon the authority Of Pliny that its
discovery belongs to the Syrians, or,
rather, PhGnicians, who obtained
it accidentally. \ small number Of
sailors who had landed upon the
coast Of Spain built fire upon the
sand and supported their cooking
utensils with stones which they had
found near the shore. After finish
ing their meal one of the party ac-
cidentally raked the ashes, and, the
action of the heat having combined
the inter and sand, he found crys-
talline substance, the glass of the
present day.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
How to Measure a River.

Anybody can measure approx
mately the breadth of a river with
out surveyors compass or any me-
chanical means whatever. The man
who desires to make the experiment
should place himself at the edge of
the stream, then stand perfectly
still, face the opposite bank and
lower the brim of his hat until it
just cuts the opposite bank. Then
let him put both hands under his
chin to steady his head and turn
slowly round until the hat brim
cuts some point on the level ground
behind him. Mark the spot where
the hat brim cuts the ground, then
pace off the distance, and it will be
found about the breadth of the river.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
Getting the Coed of it.

a ten-year-old philosopher whose
week end holiday gives him the only
morning that he can lie abed as
long as he likes promulgated this
order as he was lcisurely absorbing
his dessert at the dinner table last
Friday night:
"Wakc me up at just : o'clock, as
usual, tomorrow morning. mamma.
1t seems so good to be able to turn
over and take another nap!"-New
York Commercial
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
Eraternal Orders.

Mountain City Lodge, No. 81, Ancien
York Masons. meets End and 4th Nor
day nights at Masonic Hall. j. Viii
Moore, w. VI. A. T. Shields. Sec'y.
Rockbridge Lodge, No. So. %. o. F.
meets every Thursday night. at Odd Eel
ows' Hall A. w. Manspile, ~ g. J. V
Grinstead. Sec'y.
Lexington Lodge, No. 66, X. of p.
meets every Tuesday night,at Odd Eel.
lows Hall, w. s. Hileman, g. G. j. V.
Grinstead. X. r S.
Natural Bridge Council, No. 800. Royal
Arcanum, meets LIST and Bird Friday
nights in each month. w. r. Beeton,
Regent. James Withrow, Sec'y,
Lee jackson Camp, No. 80, Junior Or
der American Mechanics, meets every
2nd and 4th Friday nights at Odd Fellows
Hall. f. 5. Johnston, councillor. ID. b.
Radford, Sec'y.
Liberty Lodge. No, 2, Daughters OF
Rebekah, meets every Monday night at
Odd Fellows Hall. Miss Anna X.
Klause, n. &. Mrs. Nj. f. Crigler
Secy.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
Judqiru by AcpearSnca-

"Whal is lhis?" asked the crusty
boarder, poking at something in his
dish, while he turned a glaring eve
on the landlady.
"That, Mr.. Sasseigh," explained
the chateIaine of the feedery, SIS
one of the new predigested foods. |
thought my boarders might appreci-
ate the introduction Of a novelty of
some sort"
"Predigested, Ell? growled DIR.
Sasseigh. at looks prehistoric to
mep
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1903-04-29
FURNITURE.

We wish TO extend Oul thanks for the
liberal patronage we have received.
Our holiday trade was good and our
customers were made happy in their pur-
chases. II you want TO experience that
good feeling OF getting full value for your
money
Come to See Us.
What we have done for others We will do
for you. Your needs can be supplied and
your taste satisfied, as we have in
stock everything usually found IN az up
todate Furniture Establishment.
MI j CLINTON WARMER and Mr.. CHARLES
POLE are managing the business, and
will be glad to see you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Educators in Session.

The twenty second annual convention of the Alabama Educational AssoCiatiOn be- gan in Birmingham this morIEng the convention meeting in the city hall. There was an unusually large attendance for an opening session and it was predicted on all sides that the occasion would eclipse any previous meeting of the asso- citation in all its long and useful history. The sCores of delegates present were welcomed to Birmingham in an eloquent and hearty manner by Mayor Drennen.
 pr. John Massey, President of the Ala hama Conference Female College. Tus- kegee. responded to the address of vel come hy tha hanking the Mayor for his cor dial expressions. He was not surprised at the words of welcome, but he was amazed at Birmingham.
 When I passed through Birmingham forty-one years ago nothing was to be seen but fields and mountains. Now there Is heard the hum of industry, while gaunt buildings rear their heads skyward. l have lived to see the old order pass away and the new order come in have seen the telephone. the telegraph and the rail way come into existence. Travel is now almost volition Life is on great scale Educational advantages have grown with the times until now it is hardly possible to be away from it's influence. One thing has been learned-there is no short cut to learning. We gre here to advocate the long and thorough way On behalf of Alabama education. I thank Mayor Dren- nen for his words"
 The annual address of President NJ. C. Wilson was next delivered. Professor Wilson spoke in part as follows:
 About year ago there came to Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Mine Workers Convention.

The second days session of the scale convention of the United Mine Workers of America, District No. 9. was not very interesting In the morning nothing was done at all. The scale committee has gotten down to work and have the same hours as the convention. Chairman Joseph Walwork stated today that noth- ing could be given out as to what was being done. This afternoon the conven- ton received report from the committee on resolutions. This committee recom- mended that only one convention b. held each year by the district organization. when the scale will be prepared and the officers are elected. The recommenda- ton was rejected. The present officers will serve until next July. 1904 Resolu- tions in memcry of John Lamont who died few months since, were adopted and a collection will be taken up among the locals in the district to erect monu- ment to his memory. The claim Is made that by having only one convention a year instead of two the district organlza- tion will save about 5000 per annum
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Two Sizes, 50 Gents and $I

H. w. Williams. is conducting his meet ings alone. while pr J. w. Shoaff. the Methodist pastor. Is being assisted by Rev. MT Killough of the South Alabama Conference Several additions to the churches have been made and much feel ing is being manifested.
 II. F. Scott. one of the oldest citizens or this county, who died Saturday morning at his home at Wacoochee of paralysis, was buried Sunday afternoon at Mechan- icsville Mir Scott had a host of friends and neighhors who regretted his death. He was a prominent farmer and was re- spected by all who knew him.
 A. w. Lawson of Union Springs was here few days ago making arrange ments for the establishment of a branch of George E. Pearce X O., cotton brok- CTS of that town. If this Is done. Opelika will then have three exchanges.
 Pine has been received for extending thp water works system in the city. About a mile additional mains will be put down, thus supplying sections which heretofore have been without this convenience.
 About twelve couples left yesterday for Marvyn. where they have gone on a house party this week. A great time is anticipated by them.
 Preparations are being made by the local league to royalty entertain the dele
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
SUMMER EXCURSION RATES TO NEW YORK, BoSTc 7
 AMn THE EAST

The Central of Georgia Railway and it's connection now have on sale at all coupon ticket offices in the Southeast excursion tickets to New York. Boston and other Eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and Steamships of the Savannah Line" good returning until October 31st. 1903 Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship Rates much less than all rail. The rail ride to Savannah Is quick and pleas ant, through sle ping cars. The ocean voyage is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More ire auent sailngs than in previous years Im- proved service aboard ship. Evening course dinners.
 For further particulars. apply to your nearest agent or Fred B White.
 Commercial Agent
 No. 4 Commerce St.. adv--tf Montgomery Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
TEACHERS ARE CHOSEN.
City Council of Talladega Elects
 Faculty For School.

Talladega, June 6.-(Special)-The City Council of Talladega. sitting as Board of Education, met last night and elected the following teachers for the ensuing scholastic year:
 Superintendent, Prof. John D. McNeels Principal of the High School. Mir. T. c. Moore assistants, Mrs. Kate w. Ffnes gan. Misses Nellie Stringer, Minnie Mil- Ter. Leila Huey. Hattie Henderson. Kate McAlpine and Scottie Mckenzie.
 Talladega Chapter. No. g. R. A. Me has elected the following officers: Ma- rion IT. Sims. High Priest; John E. Michael, King; J. F. Hanks. Scribe; R. s. West, Treasurer; R. P. Henderson, Sec retary; E. P. Cason. Captain of Host; G. A. Mattison. Principal Sopourner; NJ. G. McCargo. Royal Arch Captain: A. P. Waters, NJ. of 3rd Vail; H. B. Jones, NJ. of 2nd Vail; J. T. Freeman. NJ. of 1st Vail Jno. k. Barrett Sentinel.
 It takes more than a college diploma to make a diplomat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Vacation Trips to seashore nnd Mountain Resorts.

Atlantic City. Cape May and principal resorts on New Jersey Coast or seashore terminals of Pennsylvania System. Trains from Louisville and Cincinnati connect at Philadelphia and New York with trains for New Jersey Coast Re sorts in New England are reached through New York. For details apply to R. H. Lacey, S P. Agt., Nashville, Tenn adV-wed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
Weaklev Takes Charge.

John B. Weakley. who has been ap. pointed receiver of the estate of John II. Coughlan. against whom petition in bankruptcy has been filed in the United Staes Court by William Pferdmenges and other cotton brokers, has assumed charge of Mir Coughlans office. books and pa pers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

gates to the State Epworth League Con. ference. which meets here next week. About two hundred delegates and visi-
 tors are expected and all arrangements
 for their entertainment while here have about been completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES.

BUSINESS FOR sALE-Having decided to en- gage in different line of business, offer for sale the good will and stock of we'll established general store in prosperous cot ton manufacturing town; stock about S3, OO0
 Address j. E HoTnsby. Tallassee, Ala. I2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

Trust and Savings Bank. $50O00 to each, at par. The Commission seemed to i8- nore the charges of useless expenditures made by the grand jury in its recent re- port The Commission decided to start work at once on the immense sewer and bids will be asked for shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
EARLY's BOND Is $1,ooo.
Has Preliminary Trial Before Judge
 Loyeioy at Gadsden.

Has Preliminary Trial Before Judge
 Lovejoy at Gadsden.
 Gadsdcn, June 16- Especial )-The pre- liminAry trial of Frank Early, charged with the murder of St We Cannon las. Sunday near the steel plant, was held be fore Judge J II. L1vcjoy of the PruHIie Court. Judge Lovejoy bound Early over to the sum of $l, ,000 to answ any endict ment that may be found in the next term of the City Court gra nd Jury. Early made bond and Is now m DeKalb County, his o4d home.
 This morning q horse with small DOT tion of the wagon hitched to him ran through the j, welry store of Cross X Bros. on Broad Street The horse be- longs to Lelth X Co.,, and was hitched to the rear of their store on Fifth Street. It became frightened broke away. It plunged through d screen door of the iewe;ry store. jerking away from the wagon. and ran as fast as he could through the store It encountered a cir cular counter and plunged through It. shattering both the glass and wood and cutting itself The loss Is near Sl50
 I M. Whitlock. who is over 75 year Of age fell from d scaffold while at work on the houe of w. T. Murphre- on second Street, and sutained very painful ln- juries Two rlbs were broK 4n and his shoulder was dslocated.
 IT. T. Ashley. and Miss Lizzie shef- field were married in the Probate office tt tba court house Sunday afternoon ;. E. Iordan off ,lat.d MT. -lshley and his bride are from near Attalla and are very popular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
sanitarY Bonds Sold.

At meeting of the Jefferson County Sanitary Commission today, the $1nO,OOO worth Of bonds were sold to the First National Bank and the Birmingham
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
CLOTHING REPAIRED.

Holt's Dye Works, 1oe S. Court St.
 Telephone 432.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
FINANCIAL.

SIo,ooo to lend on Montgomery city and su
 burban property in small amounts; terms sat isfactoly. The State Abstract Company. I7 S Perry St. su u-wd -tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

We offer the splendid store and modern base ment, 103 Dexter Avenue, from October l. this of the best improved stores in the retail district and splendidly located.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
PERSONAL.

WANT my friends to know that I am inter asted in the BoWdOin Carriage Works and will appreciate their patronage. J. A. Bowdoin.
 MORPHINE. Iaudanum, Cocaine and Liquor Habits permanently and painiessly cured at home; no detention from business; acHon inn mediate: leaves patient in natural. healthy condition without desire for drugs; cure guar anteed for Slo; write for particulars. pr. Long Co.,, Atlanta. Ga. su-wed-fri
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
WANTED.

WANTED-Active partner with 5000 to buy half interest in old established business Ad
 uress F. o. Box 4U6. City. 1-ti
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

ALI. charity patients desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery InfiImary must have admission card from any of the fol- lowing physicians :Drs. Godthwaite. McCon- rico Baker. Pollard and Billing. who compose .he visiting staff, or from either the city or county physicians. Drs. Thorington and Bil- ling. su-wd Jfr-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

MONEY to lend at from to per cent
 depending on location of proper Ly; large or small amounts: prompt service Montgomery Abstract Co.,. No. S. Perry St. sE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

WANTED-For U. s. Army. able-bodied un- F arried men between ages of 2l and 35; citi- zens of UnitJd States of good character and temperate habi s. who Freak. read and write hnglish. FoI information apply to ke- cruiting Offer. Moses Building, Montgomery. Ala gu-wd-fr
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

The Baptists of Merrimack have organ ized a Sunday school in Bryson Chapel, which was recently purchased from the Presbyterians. The new school has a membership of thrty-seven. church will be organized at an early date and revival meetings will be conducted by Rev. r. M. Yeager.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

Opelika is in the midst of two revivals just now. Both the Baptist and Metho- dist churches are carrying on a series of meetings The Baptist pastor. Rev.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

CLARK'S Form Book, g postpaid; Autograph stock certificate and bonds, legal blanks, jus tices' dockets, seals; send for list; typewriter supplies carbon papers. Brown Printing Co. Montgomery, Ala i,-, wed-Su-lOt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
MISCELLANEOUS.

W NJ CLYDE will take summer pupils in
 High School studies; special work in mathe- matics and mechanical drawing. Ably at resi- denoe, 2ll Holcombe St wed-fri-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

S1O0, 900 to lend on Montgomery real estate le. gal rate: long time. easy terms: no commission ! N w Crawford. at office of Fred S Ball First National Bank Building. tf-oT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
oPELIKA NEWS.
Revivals Being Conducted at Baptist
 and Methodist Churhes.

Opelika. June l6.-(Special. )-Tim, the little son of MT. and Mrs G. N. Hender- son. who was painfully hurt last Thurs day afternoon by being thrown from a buggy by a frightened horse, is rapidly in proving
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

We have rented several stores this week but have few left; is the time to get suited Kindly let us know and will show our list
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
EXPERIMENTATION.

GRADUATE from Tennessee Female College.
 Franklin, Tenn, desires position as assist ant in some cshool; references furnished. Ad- dress J. A. Matheson, Pine Apple, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
WANTED-MALE HELP.

DESIRABLE POSITIONS SECURED-we can assist you Tn securing a desirable position, it matters not where you live what your cupaton. profession or Jade may be; write today and learn how. National Business Op-
 portunity Company, Suite 6227 Home Life Building, Washington, D. c. su-w wd
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE-The Wernicke elactic bookcase leads alfYnhefs; is the best and costs no more; 1t is the bookcase for your home. Ed C. Fow- Ter Co su-wd-l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

RHYMES AND JINGLES" from Burtons bulletin board; the humors of Auburn and the A. F. I. done in verse; neat booklet; nothing like 1t ever happened before price 5O cents postpaid. R. w. Burton, Auburn Ala. wd-4t10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

TYPEWRITEKS AND SUPPLIES. II PEWRl rEt;> for rent: machines In Eood order and kept that way: rcmj~vt"o SIanua:. leads. J. w Terry. loO1 MoseJ Building
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

HAVE YOU NERVE enough to 50 per month? We looking for men of abiIlty this territory, exceptional opportunities. The Mediator Company, Box PSI, Atlanta, Ga.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

If you want a bargain in purchasing resi- dence property, give a call.
 HOLT AND STRAUSS,
 Phone 92.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

County Superintendent J. H. Humphrey and a large delegation of Madison Coun- ty teachers departed for Birmingham this morning to attend the meeting of the State Association of County Superintene- ents. Dr. Humphrey is President of the organization.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
FOR RENT-sToRES.

STORES FOR RENT.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

FOR SAUE-All up-to- date office furniture and fixtures Globe Wernicke desks, letter files, document files. form nles, We are prepared to furnish plans and estimates for metallic de-
 vices for offices and vaults. Ed C. Fowler Co 10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; special inducements for summer months; positions guaranteed; particulars mailed free. Moler
 Barber College New Orleans, La. St-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

Charles P Lane President of the Ala bama Commercial and Industrial Asso- citation. departed today for Mobile to preside over the annual meeting of the Association Mir Lane Is assured of large attendance. He will insist on the adoption of some means of providing for an exhibit of the States resources at the Worlds Fair
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17
NEW PLEASURE RESORT.

Huntsville Citizens Have Place to
 Spend Summer Evenings.
 Muntsville June 6-(Special.)- )-The first season of the H,sltsville Park Pa vilion began last night Hon. William II. Bankhead delivered an address, ar ter which the vaudeville performance be- gan. The pavilion has seating capacity of about 800 and is a very pleasant place in which the people can spend part of their summer evenings. A beautiful park of forest trees surrounds the pavilion and open air concerts will be given every few nights.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

Paul Neil of the Southern Handle Com pany and Mrs Mary Neil an employe of The Huntsville Republican, were mar ried yesterday, Rev. s. P. Pryor officiat- ing MT. and Mrs. Neil had been married and later divorced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-17

Preparations are being made by the ocal league to royalty entertain the dele