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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Postmastors and Pensions.

Washington. April 1s.-Geo. F. Can terherry has been appointed postmaster at Ohatchie. Calhoun County, vice A. J.. Tawin, resigned. Pensions granted today follow: Original George Washington, Town Creek. $6: increase. Benjamin But Ter Buck, Lopez, $S; Joseph Shackleford. Trinity, SIP.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
pIEp vERY SUDDENLY.
Dr. N. M. Thornton Expires in
 Abbeville.

1bbeville. April 1S.-(Special. )-Dr. Newell Nj. Thornton. one of Henry Coun tvs most prominent citizens and land marks. died very suddenly of heart fail- ure yesterday afternoon at the office of pr. Hendrck. where he had gone to consult the physician about his condition. The death blow came while he was stand ing talking an1 he only lived about five minutes.
 The deceased. who was s7 years old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Methodists Have Revival.

Rev. J. D. McCarty of Greensboro and Rev. ". F. Hurt of Selma are holding .. very successful revival at the First Methodist Church.
 pr. McCarty Is fine speaker and a successful evangelist, and Mir. Hurt is the eloquent pastor of the First Metho- dist Church in this city. The meetings are attended by large congregations and have done much good.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Crascant Club Dance.

The members of the Crescent Club and their friends enjoyed a delightful dance at the Hotel Albert last evening. Today they are enjoying then annual picnic at the Stevenson Place. south of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
To Give Rose Show.

The ladies of the First Baptist Church are preparing to give Rose Show at the home of Mrs. M. A. Keith on Friday, April N and the event promises to be a notable one. Prizes are to be given to those exhibiting the handsomest roses, and much interest in Horticulture has been engendered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Staples.

Only 1o-yards to a customer.
 cAMBRIc, FRUIT OF, THE LOOM or CABOT, all full yard wide, 10 yards for. ... .. ... =. .f. TAG One case fancy FRENCH 2 GING- HAMS, assorted color stripes, also solid color pink and blue, for Mon day .. .. .......... .i. .a, .5 1-2c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
WON BY H. M. HURST.
Captures Medal For oratory Offered
 By Editor Holstun.

Lafayette, April 1s.-(SpeciaL) )-The County Teachers Institute is in session at the College, having convened yester- day. A large number of teachers and visitors are present and some interesting rapers have been read. State Superin- ! tendent I. w. Hill was on the program, hut could not attend. County Superinten- dent farrell is presiding.
 <. w. Holstun. editor of The Sun, of- fered a gold medal for declamation, open to the schools of this section of the State and last night the contest was held at the court house. A large and apprecia- tive audience was out to hear the young men. The contestants. were: D. J. Ses- sions of Milltown, subject, Duty of Lit erarv Men to Their Country" Jeff Can't of Welch, Two Fires;" J. c. Colley of Truitt. Our Inheritance;" Jesse A. Cook. Roanoke. "A, New South;" Henry NJ. Hurst of Farmville High School, Good ness Is Preferable to Greatness" Frank Norman of West Point, Ga, Stars and Strfpes:" w. w. Smith of Lanett, True Nobility" Lee Veavy of Lafayette, "Criminality of Dueling."
 All these young men spoke credttably. The Committee. Superintendent Jarrei, O. H. Stevenson of Roanoke. and Prof. c. Y. Kenady awarded the medal to Henry M. Hurst. while the Committee made honorable mention of Frank Norman of West Point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
New Brass Band.

Last night a meeting of a number of musically inclined Selmians was held and a brass band was organized. The need of such an organization in Selma has before the summer ends an excellent band will be the result of Friday nights meet ing, The following Is the composition of the band:
 Bandmaster and 1st B Flat Clarionette B. Bartram; B Flat Clarionettes, llgin, Goldsmith and Hudson: E Flat Clario- nette. Groves; F Flat Cornet. Lyle; B Flat Cornets, Vaughan, Bayne and Rus sell; Altos. Dunklin, Quinn, McKinnon and Hodge; Tenors, Broadway and Sey- mour; Trombones, Kelley, Creagh and Scott; B. Flat Bass, Peter: Tuba, shan non: Oboe, Hopson; Saxaphone. Vaughan: {: Snare Drummer. Brunson; Bass Drum and Cymbals, l.. Phillips.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Don't fail to take lunch at the Donny Brook Fair every day Clues day to Saturday., from 12 to 9 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Great Sale of Skirts.

75 Broad Cloth Skirts, black and
 navy, beautirur1y trimmed with sitk < bands, regular $7 skirt, for Mon e5 KERsEY WALKING sKIRTs.
 black and tan, handsomely trim med, fully worth $l2.5o, for Mon Qay s. .po.Oo 75 WALKING SKIRTS, latest spring
 styles, assorted eolors. worth $500, for Monday .............. S2.9S ,tO WALKING SKIRTS. darA gray
 and navy, for Monday. .. .$1.2s 100 Ladies' Fancy Parasols,, light
 shades, worth $1.5o, for Mon
 day.. .. .... .. ....... .. 69o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Personal and Local.

Miss Anna Chambliss, who has been the guest of Miss Kate Jones. left yes terday for Montgomery, where she will visit friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Another Sale Tomorrow.
The Millinery Departmen

The large business here quite nvigorator and spires force greater efforts bright appearance than opening day. Prices quickly close the trade and results satisfactory both sides
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Don't fail to take lunch at the Donny Brook Fair every day (Tues- day to Saturday., from 12 to o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Revival at Presbyterian Church.

Rev. N. Bachman, D. D., wiu assist Rev. A. A. Little. pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, in conducting a revival. Prayer meetings have been held during the past week and the ser vices have been well attended.
 Dr. Bachman is an eloquent preacher, and his sermons are highly praised. He will preach tomorrow morning at Il and in the evening at 7:3o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Capt. William Selden of Montgomery was visiting relatives in Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Hon. J. Craig Smith, Treasurer of the State, was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The cold snap has not injured anything here yet. Wheat and oats look. fine. There will be a light peach crop. Farm CTS are just beginning to plant corn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The storm few days ago did but little damage, blowing down trees, fences and a few outhouses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Concert Monday afternoon, 4 to 6 o'clock, at Dowe's Randy Kitchen. Come and enjoy yourself.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The smallpox is confined to three fami- lies in this town and one in the couu- try. It is of a very light form. Some contend it is only chicken pox.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
Why Pay More?

Better laundry work and
 prompter service than we give you cannot be found. and when. our prices are right, why send your work elsewhereP Other advant- ages, too, at this laundry. Send one bundle to prove
 what "perfect laundering" means. A postal card or . telephone call, 1o6, and our wagon will respond promptly
 Our wagons traver. . every street in the city and suburbs. Agents Wanted Out of Town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Dr. J. W. Devaughn, a prominent phy- sician of Chambers County died at his
 home in Milltown Thursday and was buried in the cemetery Friday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Ludwig Eilenbach will leave tonight for Mobile to attend the State reunion of the Supreme Council of Scottish Rite Masons. The council will be in session April 20, N and 9. sr5 5-s
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
srRYcH1NE FOR cALoMEL.
Physician Takes Poison and Dies in
 Great Agony,

1Tanceville. April 1s.- Especial. )-Dr. Uriah Monk Gibbs. a prominent young physician of Hanceville. son of the Mayor T. NJ. Gibbs. took a dose of strychnine by mistake for calomel at 3:3O p. m. today and died in great agony at 5 D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Mrs. Floyd Duseaberre, who has been the guest of her sister, Miss Julia Frances Clark, left this afternoon for her home in New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The County Court has disposed of sev- eral cases on the dockets this week, four convictions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The commencement sermon of Lafayette College waH&b prea ched In the college chapel Sun6fy, May 10, and the other ex- ercises will be held that week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The interest in the series of meetings at the Baptist Church continues and large crowds attend each service. It is proba- ble that the meetings may continue of accessions to the church have already been made. fis
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Hon. P. H. Pitts. Judge of the Probate Court, returned today from Uniontown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

A new shingle mill has started near here, and is delivering a fine lot at the depot for shipment. Burgess & Baber are shipping lumber from here in large quantities
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
TUSCALOOSA EVENTS.
Knights Templar Meet and Elect
 Officers.

OmcerS.
 Tuscaloosa, April 1s.-(Special. .)-At a meeting of the Young Womens Chris tian Association of the University of Ala bama, held at the University Annex yes terday afternoon. the following young la- dies were elected as delegates to attend the Southern Conference of the Young Women's Christian Association to be held in Ashville. N. C., in June: Miss Alice Ashley, Miss Mary Parker, Miss Aileen Moore and Miss Josie Johnston.
 The Tuscaloosa Commandery No. B, Knights Templar held very interest," ing meeting at which the following off, cers were elected: W. J. Cronier, Emi- nent Commander; pr. J. U. Ray. Gen. eralissimo; W. E. Bingham, Captain General; W. F. Fitts, Treasurer; A. F. Prince, Recorder: John T. Bradford, Ju- nipr Warden: Charles c. Simpson, Senior Warden: J. T. Garner. Standard Bearer; K. W. Hausman. Sword Bearer; Dr. Syd- ney F. Leach. Warden. pr. Curtis and Dr. Head of Bibb County. were given degrees of Red Cross and Knights Temp lar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The many friends of Master Robert days. are pleased to learn he is better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Rem Saucer. the man who was shot by Henry Harper at Shackleville yesterday IS dead. Two deputy sheriffs went to the place where Saucer was killed and found that two men saw the killing, whiea oc- cured in the public road near A. e. Murphye's store.~ One report has 1t that knife and Harper was backing away from him when he pulled his pistol and fired two shots.
 The officers have been unable so far to find Harper
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

a5 Black Net Skirts, handsomely trimmed has separate worth SIP. so, for Monday pO.1O
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
WILL HOLD COURT.
Judge Richardson Denies Session Will
 Be Postponed.

. Greenville. April 1S.-(Special)- )-This week a dispatch to The Advertiser from Greenville stated that there would be no regular term of the Circuit Court this term. that the juries would be empanelled and the cases called and continued, etc. The following letter was sent your cor respondent this morning by Judge Rich ardson, puts different phase on the sit- uation:
 Tn The Advertiser of the 18th there is a statement in effect that will not hold the spring term of the Circuit Court for this County. This statement Is incorrect and without my authority. I shall cer- tainly hold that court. and the publica- ton that I will not hold the court will he no excuse to any attorney. witness or litigant. Yours truly,
 T C. Richardson
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

The long lost son is generally short.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Mrs. R. B. McAlpine of Gadsden and guests of their father, Hon. B. H. Craig.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
DEATH OF REV. J. N. RAMPEY. Late Presiding Elder of the Ed
 wardsville Circuit

Edwardsville. April 1s.-(special.)- Rev. J. N. Rampey died recently. though his death had been expected for several days. His demise Is a shock to the com munity. He was late Presiding Elder of this district of the M. E. Church. Last fall his health failed. He was an ex- Confederate soldier, a member of the 18th Alabama Regiment and served through the war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
In Staple Goods.

We sustain our undisputed leadership dented sales are proof of our offerings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Capt. Tom walthall of Newberne. was in Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Mrs. W. W. Hooper and children of Athens. Ga., are the guests of Mir. and Mrs. J. F. Hooper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

Capt. John W. Craig, U. s. A., and Mrs. Craig. who have been the guests of Hon. ard Mrs. G. H. Craig, have left for the Ph|ippines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

In spite of the rain last Monday there were times during, the day when were unable to han crowds in our store. We wish to thank custom their kind patience in waiting for their turns and of our appreciation
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

cry successful revival at the flrst dethodfst Church.
 pr. McCarty ia fine speaker and a uccessful evangelist, and Mir. Hurt is ne eloquent pastor of the First Metho- list Church in this city The meetings re attended by large congregations and lave done much good.
 To Give Rose Show.
 The ladies of the First Baptist Church he home of Mrs. N. A. Keith on Friday, April A, and the event promises to be a lotable one. Prizes are to be given to hose exhibiting the handsomest roses, md much interest in Horticulture has 'een engendered.
 Crescent Club Dance. The members of the Crescent Club and heir friends enjoyed delightful dance t the Hotel Albert last evening. Today hey are enjoying theIr annual picnic at he Stevenson Place. south of Selma.
 Personal and Local.
 Miss Anna Chambliss, who has been he guest of Miss Kate Jones. left yes- erday for Montgomery. where she will Hon. P. H. Pitts, Judge of the Probate ,ourt. returned today from Uniontown. Hon. J. Craig Smith, Treasurer of the tate, was in the city today.
 Mrs. Floyd Dusenberre, who has been he guest of her sister, Miss Julia Frances Clark, left this afternoon for fer home in New York.
 Capt. William selden of Montgomery vas visiting relatives in Selma today.  Ludwig Eilenbach will leave tonight or Mobile to attend the State reunion of he Supreme Council of Scottish Rite dasons. The council will be in session April 20. n and 9. Owen. who has been sick for several lays. are pleased to learn he is better. Capt. Tom walthall of Newberne. was n Selma yesterday. Mrs. W. W. Hooper and children of Athens. Ga., are the guests of Mir. and drs. J. F. Hooper.
 Mrs. R. B. McAIpine of Gadsden and drs. Herbert Tanner of Atlanta are the yuests of their father, Hon. B. H. Craig. Capt. John W. Craig, U. s. A., and Mrs. Craig. who have been the guests # Hon. ard Mrs. G. H. Craig, have left Or the pf ippines:
 T. E. Gary is constructing a new home n place of his present residence. Mir. md Mrs. Gary are now domiciled in the Jacobson residence on Church Street.
 The friends of Mrs. J. A. McKinnon 'esi ct to learn that she was not improved oday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19

T. E. Gary is constructing a new home in place of his present residence. Mir. and Mrs. Gary are now domiciled in the Jacobson residence on Church Street.
 The friends of Mrs. J. A. McKinnon resi ct to learn that she was not improved
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-14
GETS FAVORABLE REPORT.
Cuban Measure Acted Upon by
 Committee,

Washington, Nov 13.-The House Com mittee on Ways and Means today author ized a favorable report on the bill mak- ing effective the Cuban reciprocity treaty, MT. Metcalf, (Rep,, Cab. was present but did not vote and Messrs. Roberts. (Dem., La) and Cooper CDem.' Iexas)' voted against the bill.
 Two amendments were offered in com mittee, but both were rejected by the Republican vote.
 One offered by MT. Cooper extended the provisions of the treaty to all other coun- tries.
 The other. offered by MT. Williams. the minority floor leader. abolished the diff ferential duty on refined sugar
 The meeting of the committee occu- pied an hour, and In the discussion as to the length of time required for con- alteration in the House 1t developed that A rule will likely be reported from the Committee on Rules Monday requiring a vote without opposition for amendment at o'clock Thursday next.
 The report says:
 The enactment of the bill into law Is necessary to give effect to the conven- tion providing for reciprocity trade be- tween this country and Cuba. This re- suits not merely because the convention ItseIf nroyides that 1t shall not take ef- feet until the same shall have been ap- proved by the Congress, but because the constitution gives no power to the Pres iaent and the Senate to make a con ventIon or treaty changing the rates of revenue.
 That power now is expressly lodged in the Congress It Is not intended here to cite authorities or advance resolu- tions on this proposition. The records of Congress abound with unrefuted argu- nenta on the affirmative of this conten- tIon and the practice of Congress has been uniformly ir the same direction.
 '.The President has deemed tho subject of suficient importance to convene an extraordInary session of CongI ess in or der that the convention may become ef- factjvh when the commencement of the harvest of the new sugar crop in De- cember.
 This leeislation will result in no harm to any American industry. Articles the nrod,,ct of this country. like the arti- cles embraced in this convention now i'm norted from Cuba receive the very high est protection of any in the same sched- uIe The duty of sugar was placed above the protective point for the purpose of revenue. The House tarin bill provided expressly for a reduction in the inter- ests of reciprocal trade agreement which it authorized the PresIdent 10 maEG' The dutv on tobacco has for years been nucb higher than any necessity required or account of the competition of Gu han tobacco. The reduction in this bill leaves it amply protected
 The renort closes with an argument set t,n1 tortb the advantages of both this country and Cuba. which will result from a reciprocal arrangements provided in the leRislation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-14
ARANao MUCH aRAT1F1ED.
Thinks Negotiation of Treaty Will
 Be Rushed.

Panama. Nov. 13-The Associated Press correspondent to-day communicated to Jose Augustine Arango. president of the junta, the first news of President Roose- velt's reception of M Philippe Buena Va rilla as minister of the Republic of Panama. Senor Arango expressed great qualification, saying that this act of Pres ident Roosevelt made possible the nego- tlation- of canal treaty and that such negotiation would probably be complet- ed before the Panamas held a convention to elect a legislature and adopt 6 con- stitution.
 Senor Arang" confirmed the statement made by the Associated Press corregpond- ent at Colon yesterday that Governor Mclendez would not permit General Reyes who is coming from Bogota on peace mission. to land unless he came as the envoy D. Colombia, accredited to the Republic of Panama and that in no other capacity would he be received by the government. It Is feared that should General Reyes persist ir landing other wise than as an envoy so accredited, his presence will create trouble and for this reason the government has decided to refuse him permission to land.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-14
SEVENTEEN MINUTES
THE HOUSES SESSION WAS SOON
 OVER.
Representative Livernash of Cali
 fornia Attempts Sensation, But is Sat Upon by the Republican Leader.

Washington, Nov. 13.:-The House was in session seventeen minutes today, adjourn ing at, l2:i7 D. m until Monday.
 Mr. Payne, CN. Y.). Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means. reported the Cuban bill and gave notice that on Monday he would call 1t up for consider ation. ,.
 : By unanimous consent the minority of the WEys and Means was given further tirna ds mich to submit minority re- port. ..5,... -,.... - nal. MT. Livernash of California. arose to A question of personal privilege. Read ing from manuscript he began by saying:
 Publications are that in the Panama Colombian matter the President is invad7 ing constitutional, prerogative of Con Rress and 1t seems of high importance to the dignity and authority of this House that doubt be dispelled forthwith"
 MT. Payne rose to point of order and insisted that the question of privilege be stated first
 The speaker suggested that resolution would inform the House as to what ques- ton the gentleman desired to present.
 He finally sustained the point of order cries of regular order" being heard on the Republican side.
 On motion of MT. Payne the House then adjourned.
 MT. Payne stated that the agreement with the minority was that sthe Cuban bill be considered until p. m. Thursday when a vote will be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-14
GREEN SLAIN
 BY krNEGRO "Father f.3Greater New
 W Killed. THE k,> RDER UNPROv0KED
THE k,~ RDER UNPROvOKED
Five Shots Fired and Four
 Took Effect.
The Dead Man Long Prominent in New York and Drew up Plan
 For Consolidating the
 '- !aty. t. r

New York, Nov. 13.-Andrew H. Green, Father of the Greater New York;" was shot several times this afternoon at Thirty ninth Street and Park by Corne- Illus M. Williams. colored, who has been arrested. Mir. Green died almost in- stantly.
 Five shots were fired at Mir. Green. four of which took effect.
 Williams was taken to a station house where he said he had shot MT. Green be- cause MT Green kept in his employ a negro girl to whom Williams had been paying attention. Williams had wanted Mir. Green to send the girl away.
 According to the police the negro said:
 I went there to get him and I got him" |"
 The shooting occurred. at MT. Greene's home. MT. Green, who was s3 years old. was the originator of the plan for the consolidation of the boroughs comprising the city of Greater New York, for which he labored many years.
 MT. Greens Career.
 He was born and educated in Massachu- his admission to the bar. He was presi- dent of the Board of Education of New York city in 1856, president of the park board from 1857 to 1870 and comptroller of New York form 1871 to 1876. He had served as executor and trustee for the estates of Samuel J. Tilden and other prominent men and fin State affairs had been president of the New York State reservation at Niagara Falls since 1883 and was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention of 1894
 He was the originator of the plan for the consolidation of the Astor. Lenox and Tilden libraries into the New York city public library, and had served on varI- ous municipal special commissions.
 Williams has been a furnace tender at the house where MT. Green lived and was standing in the doorway with his hand behind him when MT. Green came up and addressed him, He immediately fired Ave times, four of the shots striking Mir. Green In the face. -as --&s, Williams was, arrested at once and said
 Damn him, that was what he deserv- cd" - Negro seelns Irrational.
 After being taken to the police station, he said he was in love with and wanted to marry. Bessie Davis. a colored girl who was employed in the Green household, but MT. Green persecuted him and would not let him marry her. He declared that bring suit for islander against him. He talked irrationally and the police believ him to be insane.
 When asked If he was sorry for doing the shooting, Williams replied:
 NO, not bit. I'd rather be dead than alive with the islander heaped upon me by that man.
 He told the police sergeant that he had intended to bring suit against Green for islander and had already consulted several lawyers. He declared that when 1t be- came known that he intended to bring suit against Green and the Davis woman, Green told her that he would put up the money tor the trial, and he added: If 1t had not been for that islander l would today be happily married" The two nieces of MT. Green are in a serious condition from the shock.