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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

and shops to be pit up at North Bir- mingham on the proerty purchased there several months ago,
 It is stated autbritatively that the sidetracks to be established at North Btr- mingham have ben staked off, and that the work of gradiig and track-laying will commence in the hear future. The shops to be constructs at North Birmingham will be for immediate and light work. and will include machine shop. black smith shop, carpentry shop and other to be used for heavy work. The shops at Avondale cannot be removed entirely or abandoned as the property on which they stand mijht, 1t Is said, revert back to the town otAvondale.
 The yards 1t North Birmingham will be large enMgh for all the switching that Is done n the yards now in Birming- ham and Voodlawn. These yards will relieve coDiderably the accumulation which is 4ten seen now. A prominent yard man m speaking of the prospects of new yard. said: '"The Southern Railway will be ir position, when the new yards are finisled, to handle all of its business and mort too with much ease. As it now through. The stakes for the sidetracks and othe things on the new property have ben placed. The new yards will permit t0 trains to be made up without hindrano. I will be glad when these yards re finished. As I understand it. the wGk thereon will commence in the next fw weeks. By the middle of sum- mer much of the track should be laid, Ii there is not a change in the plans. The buildings to be erected will be for the ligher part of the shop work"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Latest Spring Goods,

50 pieces SILK NULL, white, black, also fancy colors, with Roman and Persian Stripes, worth soc yard, for today. .... ....,.. .%Sc 50 pieces oRGANDIE, white, pink and light blue, the regular 7oc quality, for today. ...... ....Soc foo pieces MERCERIZED and CROCHET BATIsTE, all in fancy
 colors, worth 25c a yard, for to- day. ..... ... ...... ....ioc 100 pieces GRASS CLOTH BATIsTE and CRESCENT DIMITY, neat Ag- ures, stripes and polka dots, worth 15c a yard, for today. ...... 10c 100. pieces DOTTED SWISS. black, red, white, also fancy colors, suit able for children's dresses, fully worth 1sc a yard, for today 12 1-2c One case MALVERN BATISTE, all
 colors, figures and strpies, for to- day. .... .... s....oc One case SILK CHAMBRAY, pink,
 blue, ecru and lilac, worth 25 to soc a yard, for today. .... .12 1-2o 50 pieces, 4o-inch WHITE INDIA
 LINoN, extra fine quality. worth
 25c a yard, for today. ...12 1-2c 50 pieces Extra Fine WHITE INDIA
 LINoN, the soc quality, for to-
 day ............ 1oc 100 pieces WHITE INDIA LINoN,
 10 and 12 1-2c quality, for to-
 day ...... .... .1c One case Fine Quality DIMITY, very
 dainty patterns, worth 8 to 1oc a
 yard. for today. .. ......6c 100 pieces fancy colored PIoUE,
 white grounds with colored figures,
 stripes and polka dots, worth BOG, today e yard. 70. co. ......1oc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
The News of Birmingham

Birmingham, March A.-(Special. .)-Ef- forts are being made to secure the next meeting of the General Conference of the Methodist Church, South, in Birmingham. The General Conference does not meet until 1906, but tho committee which is to select the next place of meeting will meet in Asheville, N. C., in May, to take up the question and it Is highly probable that a meeting place will be chosenf at that time. A committee has been ap- pointed by the First Methodist Church of this city to go to this meeting in May and present the claims of Birmingham The committee is composed of the follow ing gentlemen: Rev. J. D. Simpson, Pre- siding Elder of the Birmingham District; Chairman B. F. Moore. B. B. Comer.and K. s. Munger. Confidence in the belief that the General Conference will meet in this city is strengthened by the fact that one Of the members of the Conference Committee was recently in this city and after visiting the First Methodist Church and noting its splendid appointments, ex- pressed himself heartily in favor of the Conference being held here. A second member of the Committee is known to favor Birmingham. The Conference will bring about 5OO ministers and laymen to the gathering and the meeting will last about three weeks. The committee nam ed by the First Church of this city is a strong one and every effort will be ex- erted to secure the Conference.i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
G. A. R. Encampment.

The fifteenth annual encampment of the Department of Alabama, Grand Army of the Republic, was held here this af- ternoon. Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Stewart from Pennsylvania, was In at tendance, arriving from Chattanooga this morning and leaving again at 3:45 for New Orleans where he will attend the en- This morning the commander-in-chie was given an informal reception at the Hillman which was attended by a num- Der of members of the United Confederate Veterans. At the encampment MT. Stew art delivered strong address, He gave the Department of Alabama encourage ment. The next encampment in this State will be held in Decatur. The fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year: Commander, R. H. Allison of New Decatur, Senior Commander, Henry ChaIrsell of Birmingham: Junior Vice Commander, A. A. Tyler of Birming- ham; Chaplain, J. w. Wllloughby of New Decatur; Medical Director. A. N. Bal lard; Council of Administration, Henry Chairsell, Birmingham; Marshal Hewlett, Decatur; William Snyder. Birmingham; M. D. Wickersham. Mobile: J. Clyde Mill Ter, Birmingham; Delegate to National encampment, D. B. Smith. Opelika; al- ternate, Samuel Griscom, Birmingham. The reports of the Commander of the Department, b. D. Bacon and Assistant Adjutant General, Thomas R. Gockel and Assistant Quartermaster General, Ed. Birchenough, were good and showed the department doing nicely, though the ros- ter contains but eleven posts and mem bershtp of about 200. Commander-in-chief Stewart was accompanied to Birmingham by Department Commander Lancey of Florida and Department Commander Pat ton of Tennessee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
ARE READY TO AID.
Southern Governors Approve Plans
 of Secretary Root.

Washington. March 24.-The Secretary of War has received letters from the Governors of Mississippi, Louisiana, Ken lucky. Georgia. Virginia and North Carolina promising their hearty co-opera- ton in the plans of General Ainsworth in behalf of the record and pension office for the publication of names of officers and enlisted men who bore arms for the Union or for the Confederate army dur ing the war of the rebellion.
 Governor Heard of Louisiana in his let ter says:
 This publication will be extremely gratifying, 1 am sure. to all the people of this State and particularly to partt- cipants in the great struggle and to the descendants of those who have passed away. The contemplated work has my entire appreciation and commendation and I desire to assure you of my readiness to extend to 1t all the assistance that will lie in my power.''
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Doctors Gave Him Up

Dear sirs-I feel it my duty to thank you. Eighteen years ago was suffering from kid ney complaint and for two years very low. The doctors had given me up unless I went through an operation. At that time I heard of Warners Safe Cure. and imediately stopped ali doctors and commenced using your remedy. For the last fifteen years and a half have en- joyed perfect health.
 advertise lt to all sick people l come in contact with and with a great many 1t has effected cure. Very respectfully, JOHN c. PELZER Denharl Ind. Dec. IA Iso2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
ANALYSIS FREE.

If. after you have made this test you have any doubt fin your mind as to the development of the disease in your system. send sample Of your urine to the Medical Department. War ner's Safe Cure Co., Rochester. N. Y. and our doc tors will analyze 1t and send you a report with advice free of charge, together with a valuable book describing all diseases of the kidneys. liver. bladder and blood and treat ment for each disease.
 All letters from women read and answered by a woman doctor. All correspondence in strict est confidence
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
River Rising.

The Alabama River rose three feet Ia st night and the gauge today shows that 1t is still rising. Observer Chaffee Of Montgomery, has advised that the pres. ent rise of the river will reach twenty seven feet. No anxiety, however, Is felt and no danger of damage of any sort is feared as the result of the predicted high waters.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Bridge Repaired.

The county bridge over the Alabama River at Selma has been repaired and the span was moved yesterday afternoon to allow the passage of the river steamer Nettie Quill.
 The bridge which was rendered useless by the wearing away of a wheel in the draw carriage, Is now In good order and will probably give no more trouble
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
FOR A COUNTY FAIR.
The Tuscaloosa Board of Trade Makes
 Recommendation,

Tuscaloosa. March A-(special)-A very interesting meeting of the Board of Trade was held last evening for the pur- pose of discussing movement now on Ioot as to whether Tuscaloosa should nave street fair in the coming fall The body endorsed movement that Tusca = loosa should have a County fair. agri- cultural and industrial. Committees were appolnted to further the interests of a 1alr, to report prizes and premiums and recommend date. style of fair. place to he held and details for a successful fair, They heartily endorsed the new County Court house and will use every effort to further the interests of such a building. These meetings are always fulI oS intaS
 est and are attended by Tuscaloosa's most progressive business men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Palns In ths SmaIl of tha Back,

painful passing of urine, inflammation of the bladder torpid liver, cloudy urine, pains in the back of the head and neck. rheumatic pains and swellings all the body, eczema and jaundice tell you your kidneys are diseased and not able to do their work properly. If you have any of these symptoms. great care should be taken to stop the progress of the disease and prevent 1t becoming chronic and pregnating the entire system.
 Thousands of unsolicited letters are received daily from grateful men and women who have been cured by Warmers Safe Cure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Trial of John Dawson.

The Circuit Court was today occupied with the trial of the case of the State against John Dawson, colored, charged with murder. Hon. A. H. Aston. Super numary Judge of Alabama, presided in place of Judge John Moore, the presiding officer of the Circuit. Dawson is charged wards two years ago in Southside. The jury in the case was selected today and the hearing of evidence for the prosecu- tion begun this afternoon. The State will nrobablY rest tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Spring Walking Skirts

A beautiful line just received in all colors. made in the latest styles, a
 regular $500 garment, for to-
 day =. .....'...' '...'..' |'4o 50 Light Gray WALKING SKIRTS,
 slot seams, very stylish, some are
 button trimmed and some with
 handsome corded yoke effect, and
 worth regular $500 for to- day .. '.'''''.'. Yo'9o Just received a new line of CLIO CLOTH SKIRT, with separate drop,
 $12.oo, for opening days. .......
 50 BROAD CLOTH SKIRTS, ha $500, for opening days. ..... ....
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Smith-Voltz.

Leroy Smith of Birmingham and Miss Mary Otey Voltz of Selma were married at S:3O o'clock this afternoon at the home of the bride on Lamar Street. Rev. A. A. Little, pastor of the First Presby- terian Church. performed the ceremony. Mir. Smith Is a popular railroad man of Birmingham. Mrs. Smith is the charm ing and popular daughter of J. w. Voltz of this city and has large number of groom left immediately after the cere- mony for Birmingham where they will reside,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Y. M. c. A. Delegates Appointed.

The Railroad Young Mems Christian Association of Selma has appointed dele gates to represent this branch of the As sociation at the eleventh biennial confer ence or the entire Railroad Association, which will be held in Topeka, Kan, on April 30 to May 8.
 Secretary c. F. Warner, S. A. Sexton and J.. B. McMullen are the delegates from the Selma Association and it is probable that all of them will attend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
New Lights in St. Paul,s.

The new electric light fixtures which were presented to St. Paurs Episcopal Church by Mrs. Minthorne Woolsey will be ready for use by tomorrow, but it is expected they will not be used until Easter.
 The fixtures consist of several large chandeliers and a large number of single incandescents. They cost about S1, ,OOO and will add much to the beauty of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Williams Decision Today.

The Judge who heard the testimonF and argument in the case against E. B. Williams, manager of the local office of the Western Union Telegraph Company, charged with sending money and d el- egram concerning bet on races of horses outside of the State. the allegation being that the anti-pool selling bill had been violated, will render a decision tomorrow morning at II o'clock. It Is understood which ever way a decision is rendered will be of interest to the sporting world If Williams is found guilty the case Will be appealed as 1t would be hit at the money telegraphing business. If the de- fendant is found not guilty, it might lead to the opening of pool rooms.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Local and Personal.

s Hon. J.. Craig Smith passed through S Selma today en route to Montgomery from his plantation in West Dallas
 Mrs. George O. Baker and Miss Nellie Baker are in Biloxi, Miss.
 J. H. Allison, a prominent citizen of Richmond, is in the city.
 Hon. J. B. Ellis of Orryille. was In the city today.
 Hon. B. F. Ellis of Orrville, is a wis ftor to the city,
 Unintown. III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
"SAFE CURE" CURESWEAK KIDNEYS

It purines and strengthens the kidneys and enables them to do their work; 1t will cure rheumatism. rheumatic gout diabetes. BriRhts disease, uric acid poison, inflammation of the bladder and urinary organs and restore the patients health and vigor.
 Safe Cure Is purely vegetable and contains no narcotic or harmful drugs. IL is free from sediment and is pleasant to take.
 You can buy "Safe Cure" at any drug store or direct soc and sI a bottle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
WILL GO DOWN FURTHER.
Boring to be Continued in Gas Well
 at Hartselle.

Decatur, March 2.-(Special. 1.-The di- rectofs of the Moulton Valley Oil and Gas Company held meeting at Hartselle this afternoon and decided to drill the well deeper where gas was found a few days ago. Excitement is at a high pitch and hundreds of people are going to Hartselle daily to witness the burning of this gas. A meter has been put on the we'll to test the pressure and the gas will be piped of some feet from the we'll and ignited on test to see how long 1t will burn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
"HIs NAME WAS cBoBs, ,
I tie of Story to Be Published in The
 Advertisar

Beginning next Sunday and continuing odily untiI completed, The Advertiser will tensely interestin story by Reginald Lang.
 The story recites the troubles, trials, Limitations, love and triumph of an ex- Mr. Lang's best style.
 Inis 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., 1903-03-25
Dr. Herbert McAauley Dead.

News was received in the city this morning that Dr. Herbert McAuley of Chicago H., formerly of Selma. died yesterday in Joliet. III. The remains have been shipped to Selma for interment and will reach the city tomorrow night. The funeral will occur from the St. Panls Episcopal Church at 10 o'clock on Thursday morning.
 pr. McAuley was about 35 years old and was unmarried. He had no relatives here but he had lived 1g Selma nearly all his life until he left Selma to go to Chicago ten years ago. He is survived by two brothers, one living in Mobile and another in Dalton. Ga, and by a sister who lives in the North.
 pr. McAuley was a physician Of un- usual ability and was possessed of fine qualities that won for him the friend ship and respect of all who knew him. The news of his death was received in Selma with general regret.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Struck by Electric Car.

Sol Marcus, proprietor of clothes cleaning and dying establishment. was struck by an electric car on Twentieth Street this morning and severely in- formally injured. His hip is believed to have been broken and her is otherwise injured He attempted to pass in front of the car and was struck and thrown in front of another on parallel track.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
To Begin Work on Shops.

M. M. Richey. Superintendent of the Birmingham Division of the Southern Railway left this morning for Chatta- nooga to call on c. s. McManus, General Superintendent of the Western division of the system. Preparations are being made to start work on the immense yards
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

It is related that an Atchison woman complained to a friend because the friend never fondlei her baby. You don't keep it clean enough, replied the friend. flor anyone to care to kiss it." Even The Hague couldn't fix up the coolness that has followed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

discovered and frightened away hefors ha
 could erect an entrance. It was also re-
 ported today that burglars had entered
 the home of Walter G. Duncan on Church
 street. MT. Duncan found the burglars cape '" eS-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Death of Mrs. Pearson.

Mrs. Harriet M. Pearson. mother of Col. R. H. Pearson. died last night at $50 of pneumonia. The deceased was the widow of the late Benjamin F. Pear son. Her home was in Midway, Bullock County. She had been visiting her son in this city for some weeks A week or so ago she contracted pneumonia and this was the cause of her death. She was some 80 years of age. The remains were sent to Midway this afternoon. Her funeral will occur tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Cause More Sickness and Serious Complications
 Than Anyone Knows.

Thousands of Men and Women Have Kidney Disease and Do Not Know Until It Has Developed Into Blad- der Trouble, Rheumatism. Diabetes or Bright's Disease, Which Will Prove Fatal If Not Attended to At Once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Woman Badly Burned.

Mrs. J. G. Jones, wife of an attache of the Stowers Furniture Company here was seriously burned last night by d lamp exploding in her hands at her home. The blazing oil spread all over her clothing but prompt and vigorous work of people near her prevented her from being burned to death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
A PASTOR CALLED.
Rev. R. N. DuBose Has Accepted a
 Charge at East Florence.

Florence, March 24.-(Special. )-Rev. R N. DuBose, of Courtland. Ala. has ac- cepted a call to the East Florence Pres there on Sunlay next, March 2Sth.
 MT. DuBose is one of the most gifted men of the Synod of Alabama. He Is a younger brother of the Rev. H. c. Du- Bose, D. D., LL. D., ex-Moderator of more than thirty years missionary to China.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
Advertiser Burean.
 Golp1a March 24

The City Council met last night.
 An ordinance providing for the reduc- tion of the salary or every c,ty oc,ai g1roa a ea rejected. The meat scandal was laid to rest, the special committee appointed to investigate the matter reporting that the prisoners had been overfed through carelessness rather than for fraudulent purposes and the Gary. Remedy and Com pany, who were alleged to be implicated in the affair, were altogether DlamelesS and should be exonerated.
 The ordinance for the reduction Of the wages of the servants of the city had been before the body for some time but action upon the measure had been post poned and it was not until last night that a vote was had. The ordinance if passed would have effected reduction or rom 10 to 30 per cent in salaries and was op- posed warmly It was taken up by sec- tions and each in turn was voted down, Finally the ordinance as a whole was proposed and was lost by a vote Of D The following report on the meat ques- ton was received and adopted.
 We, the committee, instructed at the last meeting night to- look into the mat ter of the account of Messrs Gary and Kennedy against Selma. respectively re- "That we have examined into the claims and accounts, and find that Messrs. Gary and Remedy hold vouchers in the shape of orders for each entry. As for the price, they claim to have furnished the best; we examined and compared the prices in several instances and find that the prices correspond with market price for best meat only.
 More meat was bought and delivered than actually needed. We saw Mrs. Dar- by who got, or is supposed to have got, all the goods the bills called for. and she claims to have furnished all the provi- sions to the prisoners. While we were there we weighed the slices of meat for seventeen prisoners. and we find that each prisoner gets about one pound of meat dailyA which is more than twice as much as they ought to be entitled to as of fresh meat on Sunday.
 We recommend that the bils of Gary and Remedy be paid.
 J. L. Schweizer,
 Aaron Maas,
 w. l.. Quinn.
 When the question of the proposed city building was taken up Mayor Mcleod read a communication from R. P. Manly, city's bonds for S25, 900 bearing per cent interest and erect the building in accord ance with the plans and specifications previously adopted by the Council MT. the penalty of $S,OOO for the faithful per formance of his contract. The Council af ter some discussion concurred in the com mittee's report read by Mayor Mcleod and ratified the agreement made with Contractor Manly.
 resolution was passed that the spe- cial committee on the new city building with the City Attorney and a practical builder tog be selected by the committee meet and draft a contract with MT. Man ly subject to ratification of the Council at its meeting on April 13.
 Another resolution introduced by MT. Quinn of the Fourth Ward was passed directing the City Clerk to advertise the proposed issuance of bonds in accordance with the statute making the issuance possible.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
The NeWC of Selma.

west quarter of the southwest quarter and nine acres in the southwest quarter of the southeast quarter, all in Section !S Township 16, Range g. Consideration, $667 .50.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

Mason J. Dillard has just closed deal with J. k F. Westmoreland for the purchase of the opera house building for S, 600 cash.
 When the present lease expires, the building will be thoroughly remodeled and Florence will have a comfortable and modern opera house.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

The McManus stock of fine buggies, carriages, runabouts. etc., at adminis- tratrix's sale. Big bargains. 5t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25
OUR DISPLAY OF "A
 Easter Millinery,
Today and Tor11orrow,ss ,ssS

Will surpass all previous brilliant Longestexper ence better styles superior aes and finest goods make up display of dazzling beauty and superb oyeness
 Foreign as well as home creations are at tner pes. this detail We have everything that nothing that old
 Mrs. Wm. Ketzky, assisted by Miss Mable Raleigh and department, whichis guarantee of superiority.
 We hereby invite old well as new friends. in and outside the city, to be present.
 We know shall please in every detail and at the same time exhibit the preest line of hats shown in the city,
 Along with the Milinerydispay we make the follow- ing tempting offers:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

Present indications point to the largest fruit crop for years in this section. MT. A. A. Kirkland has an orchard of about 1,50O peach trees from which he expects to make a large shipment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-25

Beware of so-called kidney cures which are full of sediment and of bad odor-they are positively harmful and do not cure