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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
WEEKLY TRADE REVIEW
EVIDENCE OF LEGITIMATE
 TRADES SOLID BASIS.
Recent Speculative Collapse Viewed With Equanimity by Commer- cial and Financial 1nstitu- tions.-Heavy Distribu-
 tion of Merchandise.

New York. July 31.--R. G. Dun & Com pany's weekly review of trade tomorrow will say:
 Further evidence of the solid basis up- has been furnished by the equanimity with which commercial and financial in- stitutions regard the recent speculative collapse. Much more harm has been done to the country's manufactures and trade by the inflated prices of cotton than by the depression In stocks. Reports are al- most unanimous as to heavy distribution of merchandise, and this Is shown satis- factorily by the increase in railway earni ings thus far reported for July, 12.5 per cent over last years and 23.1 per cent above 1901.
 As a rule retail trade in summer fab- rics has continued heavy and jobbers re- port all business opening well. Labor Is well employed throughout the country. except wherever voluntarily idle. Agri- cultural news is favorable. Foreign trade is maintained both exports and imports from this city showing gains over the corresponding week last year.
 Moderate improvement Is noted in the tone of the iron and steel industry. There is striking absence of urgent orders however, especially in lines outside of railroad equipment There Is less anxiety regarding the danger of overproduction, although dozens of new blast furnaces are in course of construction and an &C., tive capacity of twenty million tons an-
 
 Cables report spirited bidding in the European rail mills for contracts in America that home producers cannot con slider, owing to the oversold condition. Coke is moving freely but the Alabama coal strike still disturbs furnace men Another decline has taken copper to abiut 13 cents.
 Textile industries are still waiting for readjustment or evidence of permanence in the present position of prices for raw material. IE cotton goods orders are placed only upon condition of prompt de- livery, yet 1t Is significant that stocks do not accumulate at the mills, which are steadily increasing their percentage of idle machinery. Consequently prices are fully sustained. rendering a good profit to the manufacturers, who hold raw material purchased at nominal prices. Aside from a few of the highest grades, new lines of light weight woolens for next spring are fully opened Prices are about the same as q year ago. Buyers are numerous in the leading markets, taking woolen goods freely and showing preference for the fancy grades. Foot wear factories are crowded with work, orders coming in briskly for fall goods and Western jobbers have placed addi- tional contracts for next spring. Hides again average much lower and this con tinued weakness encourages shoe manu- lecturers to postpone purchases of leather in extension of better terms. Failures this week were 190 in the United States against 193 last year and 19 in Canada compared with IS a year ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
A DoUBTINa THOMAS.
Had His Falling Hair Stopped, and
 Dandruff Cured Without Faith.

1T. B. Fletcher, Butte. Mont, Oct. 20, 1899. says: Like many other people, I have been troubled for years with dan druff, and within the last few months my hair came out so badly that I was com pelled to have what I had left clipped very close. A friend recommended New bros Herpicide. I confess that doubted his story; but I gave Herpicide a trial; now my hair is as thick as ever and entirely free from dandruff." Destroy the cause, you remove the effect" Her picide is a delightful hair dressing for regular use. Sold by leading druggists. Send l0c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co. Detroit, Mich. E. C.. Fowler. Special Agent. -sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Funeral of a Child.

The funeral of little Thomas H. Carr. Jr., the only son of Mir. and Mrs. Dennis Carr, took place yesterday afternoon at 5 O clock, from the residence of his grand father. Mr. Thos. H. Carr, on South Court Street. Rev. Father O'Brien offici- ated.
 The funeral was largely attended. and many beautiful floral designs showed the deep sympathy that was felt for the be- rsaved family. The little grave at the cemetery was completely hidden under the many floral tributes
 The following young men acted as pail bearers: Fordie Finch, Allen McNeil, Lawrence Anderson and Alfred Jackson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
BOOKS OF JEFFERSON
EXAMINER GoRMAN REPORTS
 TO THE GOVERNOR.
Records of Tax Commissioner Thomp- son Shows Valuation of Prop erty in the County to
 Be $4S, S,0oo,o

State Examiner of Public Accounts John T. German filed yesterday in the Governors office a partial report upon the books of the officials of Jefferson county. The report of MT. German dealt only with the books of B. A. Thompson. Back Tax Commissioner.
 The three State examiners. Messrs. German. J. T. Rutledge and G. F. Sed- berry, have been in Birmingham, exam ming the books of the Jefferson officials. The task of examining all the books of the officials of the big county. was so large that 1t was divided among the ex- aminers. They have been at work for the past week upon the books.
 The reports of Messrs. Rutledge and Sedberry are expected in the next few days.
 Examiner German found much to com mend in the books of MT. Thompson. In Gull his report Is as follows:
 Hon. William D. Jelks,
 Governor of Alabama,
 Montgomery, Alabama. Dear Sir: In compliance with your in- structions. I examined the books and &C., counts of Hon. B. A. Thompson. tax March l. 1901, the date of his appoint ment to July 20, 1903. MT. Thompson is a very diligent and competent officer. His administration is a demonstration of the efficiency of the tax commission law, when properly enforced of obtain ing fair and just valuations of property, fin the assessment of taxes and in the collection of delinquent licenses.
 During the period covered by this ex- animation, MT. Thompson has made as- sessments of escapes, supplemental as- sessments and raises in the valuation of property to the amount of $11, ,S59,790. On this amount $S4.59S.43, taxes have been collected and paid into the State Treas ury. He also collected 2,931. delinquent licenses for the State.
 This makes total of $107 5l9.43, taxes and licenses collected and paid into the State Treasury during his administration. County taxes and licenses have been collected in like proportion.
 The valuation of property in Jefferson county for 1903, is $4S.000.0O0. about one sixth of the entire valuation of the State.
 ''The increase in valuation is owing in a large degree to the efficiency of the tax commissioner.
 ''In making these raises in the valua- tion of property, the utmost harmony and cooperation have prevailed between MT. Thompson, the commissioners court and the tax officials of Jefferson county. Respectfully submitted,
 'J. T. German,
 Examiner"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
SUMMER EXCURSION RATE3 TO NEW YORK, BosTc
 AND THE EAST.

The Central of Georgia Railway ana f<a ticket offices in the Southeast excurai0n tickets to New York. Boston and other Eastern cities and resorts via Savannah and Steamships of the Savannah Line.r good retrrring until October slst. lsos- Tickets include meals and berth aboard ship. Rates much less than all rail The rail ride to Savannah Is quick and plea1- ant. through sleeping cars. The ocean voyage Is smooth and refreshing. Nine new and magnificent ships. More fre- quent sailings than in previous years. Ini- proved service aboard ship. Eveninx course dinners
 For further particulars. apply to your nearest agent or Fred B. White.
 Commercial Agent,
 No. Commerce ae., adv-tf. Montgomery, Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
had Miraculous Escape.

Last night, as an excursion train from Meridian was leaving Marion Junction, a negro woman. whose name Is unknown, fell beneath the moving train and es- capped uninjured. She had started from the passenger coach into the refresh ment car. which was the last of the train, and in some way lost her balance and fell between the coaches. The train men, as soon as possible, stopped the train and began to back up to the place of the accident expecting to find a life less body. Much to their surprise. how ever, the woman was found uninjured and seemed none the worse for her adven- lure
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Epitaphs in the Cemetery of Failure.

Epitaphs in the Cemetery of Failure. August Success.
 He had no reserve.
 He lacked stamina. - He couldn't decide.
 He was almost a success.
 He chung to his prejudices. He was strangled by selfishness. He failed to digest his education. He did everything just for now" He died of an overdose of advice. He did not keep up with the times. He lacked the fire that kindles power. He was a clerk who hated the :-ard. stick
 He never learned to let go of the rub bish.
 He was crushed by an avalanche of de- tails.
 He became sidetraclsed by salary and comfort.
 He was not a man before he became . lawyer.
 He ruined his own judgment by not trusting 1t.
 He could not put grit fin the place og education.
 He couldn't see the man at the othex end of the bargain. He was too much wrapped up in hirn- self to appreciate others.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
No Girls Need Apply.

New York Press.
 J. Pierpont Morgan is old fashioned ia at least one respect. He is as chivair0us as a knight banneret after the crusades and believes that women should not be re- quired to go out into the world to work for living. No woman has ever broken into the Morgan office. Everything at the corner of Wall and Broad is of the male persuasion, and is likely to remain SO un- til the father of trusts retires. Several bright girls, expert with the typewriting machine, able stenographers and of splen- did business ability, have pulled all kinds of wires to get places in "J. P.'s'' office. but their efforts have proven vain. Afr. Morgan never uses profane word in the presence of woman. and inasmuch as thore is a little ''cussing'' sometimes dono in his office females are hopelessly barred.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
NOW ANXIOUS TO MARRY.
Couple Had Been Living Together in
 Greenvifle.

Greenville July 3f.-(speciai. )-Eight or ten days ago man and woman came to Greenville and registered as man and wife, the man signing his name as Dr. Paul J. Marks. saying he was an eye specialist from New Orleans He opened an office at the drug store of pr. c. D. Herbert Sons, and began to fit glasses on the eyes of those who called to see him. He seemed to be giving satisfaction to his customers.
 Yesterday the Chief of Police here-Ye- ceived telegram from Scranton, Miss, asking for the arrest of Dr. Marks on a charge of abduction. The police found no placed him in jail to await the coming of the sheriff from Mississippi.
 It developed that the young woman with whom the doctor was living as ms wife was not married to him, and both are now anxious to obtain license and have the ceremony performed. One of them said that they Intended to marry as soon as they reached Montgomery, where they could find Catholic priest to perform the ceremony. They admit that they were living as man and wife while not married, and are now anxious to remedy the matter by getting legally married. Dr. Marks looks to be about 30 years old and Is handsome, the wo- man says she is 22 years old and came with MaFkS or ner own Tree VIII. 6ne seems to be woman from the country and not used to the ways of the world.
 A lawyer has been employed for Marks's defense and an effort will be made to get him liberated under habeas corpus pro- ceedings.
 Capt. J.. T. Knight, the veteran Rail- road Agent, was buried this afternoon at 3:30 with Masonic honors. He had been long a member of that order, and loved it next to his church. A great many of the citizens of the town were present to pay the last had tribute to his memory.
 Rain fell here last night. which was greatly needed as it has been some time since Greenville has had a rain, though good showers have fallen all around the town.
 Crops are looking well and the farmers are anticipating fourishing times this fall. The corn Is made and more will be harvested this year than for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

ceased over the head. making a wound which under ordinary thickness of skull. according to the report made by the ex- amining doctor, would not have resulted in death Brown shows that he had bccn an excellent negro and we'll liked bys al with whom he came in contact The trial judge the entire jury, the acting solicitor and his assistant employed to prosecute, the prosecutor himself. the county off, cers, all of them, and many good people ask that pardon be granted him. believ- ing that he has been sufficiently punished. The Board of Pardons also recommend that course 1"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Not Over-Wise.

There is an old allegorical picture of a girl scared at a grasshopper, but in the act of heedlessly treading on a snake. This is paralleled by a man who spends large sum of money building a cyclone cellar but neglects to provide his family with a bottle of Chamberlain's Coilc, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a safeguard against bowel complaints, whose victims outnumber those of the cyclone a hundred to one This remedy is everywhere recognized as the most prompt and reliable medicine in use for these diseases. For sale by all druggists.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
JOHN BROWN PARDoNED.
Limestone County Convict is Liber-
 ated.

John Brown. a Limestone County re- gre, was yesterday given his freedom by Governor Jelks. Brown was serving ten years sentence for murder, having beeI sentenced in October. 1901.
 Browns crime was almost an accident. He tried to reprove another negro who mad been cursing near a respectable fam fly when the two became involved in a difficulty. In the fight Brown struck his antagonist over the head with a small piece of pine. The blow under ordinary circumstances would have been attended by no serious consequences, but Browns blow caAAH& the death of the man who was struck. -..-z
 Tte Governor in granting Brown a por- don said:
 This man killed another in a quarrel at Athens. The quarrel grew from Ob- scener and profaneT language uttered by the deceased in the presence of a respect hble family. That death ensued. accord- Ing to statements made, was more acci- dental than intentional. Brown seized a small piece of pine and struck the de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

cials to invite Mr. Hefin to speak and subsequent events were not suffered to interfere with that purpose. The Invita- ton was not indicative of any feeling to- ward either Judge Jones or Mir. Hefiin in the matter of the peonage cases. The dis cussion in the press having assumed a political aspect, the whole matter has been ignored by the veterans of Camp Forney. under the rules of the camp.
 For years Camp Forney has been hav- ing these annual reunions, part of the time amid great political excitement. and in no instance has politics been suffered to obtrude upon the meetings of the Asso- citation. Speakers are always politely in- formed that political subjects must not be touched upon. During the times f high est political excitement when thousands of Populists, Republicans and Democrats met at these reunions. political dispute or argument even among individual par ticipants was never known The reunions are purely social, and the venerable conn mander of the U. C. V. need nave no fears that the veterans of Camp Fcrney will depart from the rule of the ordsr for bidding the introduction of anything touching politics at the meetings of the order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Montgomery City Court.

Cases were disposed of in the Mont gomery City Court yesterday as follows: Wyatt Hannon, grand larceny, pleaded guilty.
 Robert Johnson, grand larceny, pleaded guilty.
 Nathaniel Robinson, grand larceny. pleaded guilty.
 Willie Robinson, pleaded guilty to man slaughter in second degree and fined $5 Willie Robinson, carrying concealed pistol. $50 fine.
 Sidney Ross. grand larceny, guilty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Woman Robbed While Asleep.

Florence, July T.-(Special. .)-Mrs. T. A. Lemay, who keeps a boarding house on South Court Street, was robbed Tues day night of S1O0 by burglars who entered through the window. The money was in B gold pieces. and was fastened up in a pocket of her night gown. Neither she or her husband were awakened by the burglars, and so far there is no clue to tte.r identity. The affair was kept quiet ia the hope that they might be captured, but 1t leaked out this morning. Burg laries have become epidemic recently in both Florence and Sheffield and the police are making efforts to capture the burg lars. .t
 It is taking an unfair advantage of a Russian to ask him to pronounce his name when he has been drinking.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
CAR STRUCK WAGON.
Accident on Montgomery Street Yes
 terday Morning.

Accident on Montgomery Street Yes
 terday Morning.
 Car No 15 of the Montgomery Traction Company ran into a wagon early yester- day morning at the corner of Montgomery, and Lee Streets. The tongue of the wagon was broken in two and the fender of the car was twisted. Neither the driver nor the mules was hurt.
 It is said that the driver of the wagon seeing a car of the Montgomery Street Railway going down the street, tried to drive the wagon off the tracks and as he turned he drove into the Traction Com panys car. The motorman of the Trac- tion car had no time to stop, as the other car hid the wagon.
 The wagon belonged to a Mir. Thomp- son, who lives about twenty miles from Montgomery. No arrests were made.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Work of Lightning.

Yesterday afternoon W. E. Morgan who lives three miles north of the city, lost three fine Jersey cattle, which were killed by a bolt of lightning in his pas ture. Cato Collen, who lives seven miles north of. the city, reports that yesterday lightning struck in the middle of one of his cotton fields and destroyed almost an acre of cotton. On the Kelsaw place. east of the city. the cabin occupied by John and Francis Sharp, negroes. was Nstruck by a bolt and damaged considerably None of the Inhabitants was injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Iinansad to praach

Last evening at session of the Tusca- loosa Presbytery, held in the First Pres byterian Church of this city, Rev R. l.. Otis preached his trial sermon, was ex- amined, and was granted license to preach
 Mir. Otis recently was graduated from the Theological Seminary at Columbia, Tenn. ,and has been called to the pastor ate of the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church near this city, He Is a son of the late Dr. J. M. P. Otis, an eminent divine section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
POLITICS IS TABooED.
Explanation of Camp Forney's In"
 vitatiou to Heflin.

Jacksonville. July 31 1.-(Special 1.-The communication of General Gordon to Gen eral Harrison touching the invitation ex- tended to Mir. Hefiin to address the Con- federate veterans at Sulphur Springs, Au- gust G. has attracted attention here.
 It is due Camp William H. Forney, which extended the invitation 10 MT. Heiin, to say that the invitation was ex- tended without regard to the Judge Jones incident Before MT. Hehin's speech at Luverne it was contemplated by the offi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Burned out the Third Time.

The home of Mrs. E. c. Collins. four miles from the village of Orrville was burned to. the ground yesterday. This is the third time Mrs. Collins has lost her house and effects by fire. There being no insurance, the house and contents are an entire loss to Mrs. Collins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
At the Golf Links.

The members of the Tennis and Golf Club will hold a golf tournament this afternoon on their links at Cloverdale. The contest will be over the course of nine holes from the club house and will be participated in generally by the mem- bers and their lady friends After the tournament the club will entertain in- formally at the usual golf tea, when the winners will be declared and the prizes awarded. The reception committee will be composed of Misses Caroline Hannon, Willie Browning Haralson. Rebecca Pol lard Louise Marks and Kate Davidson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
BIG VEIN OF COAL.
Find at Carlisle May Result in a
 Bonanza.


 Gadsden, July 3t.-(Special.)-A splendid vein of coal was found at Carlisle. in this County, which promises to prove a boz nanza for the owners. Near the outcrop- ping the vein measures twenty-eight inches and it is believed that it will grove much larger further in the mountain, The seam Is the same found at Altoona. The coal Is of superior quality and is abso- lutely free from slate. The property be- longs to the Hendersons of Guntersville and will be developed on a large scale Men prospecting for coal on Sand Noun tain believe th:s Is the richest find yet made.
 D. R. Brooks and W. c. Welks were arrested in DeKalb County on a charge of moonshining. When they were ar- raigned before Commissioner c. l., Ma lone the case of Brooks, who is alleged to have owned the still, was postponed. Welks was held for action of the Federal grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
TUSCALOOSA FAIR.
Grand Prizes Offered for Products of
 the Farm

Tuscaloosa, July 31.-(Speclal.)- )-The Az riculturai and Industrial Free Street Fair of Tuscaloosa County will be one ot the largest and most up to date fairs ever pulled off in the State. Several thousand dollars will be given away in cash prizes, there being prize offered for everything grown on a farm, The prizes range from s to $20.
 The attractions which will number be- tween ten and fifteen performances will be clean and up to date. President Col Her and Secretary McEachin are negotia-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

To the Public-Riverside Sanitary Dairy will again deliver milk, cream and fresh butter in all parts of the city. Call phone 343 and wagon will be sent to your address. M. c. Scott. Proprietor. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Special Sale at Dowc's Randy Kitchen
 Today.

Rich delicious Cream Nut Caramels, our regular price 40 cents. today 20 cents per pound. Salted Peanuts, roasted in butter. today 10 cents per pound. Order today your ice cream for Sundays dinner.
 We give trading checks. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
I-2 Hose
 At I-2 Price.

There's big lot of drop stitched half-hose here in solids. colors, (bIack. blue, grey and cardinaD that were formeralIy 20 cents and 25c, which we have on sale at I2 I-2 cents pair, not very Fancy but subtantial.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
ting with several carnival companies nox and will close contracts in few days.

Eugene Oliver. a negro, employed by tho Central Iron and Coal Company. was fn- stantly killed yesterday at Woodstock. Oliver had charge of a hoistirg machine and while lifting heavy load the chats broke, the load falling upon him.
 The County tax books have been closed for the year 1908 and show a considerable increase over the year 1902. After consll~ erable change in valuations, the figures are as followss 1908. s64.17s. 30; 1so2. $6f.- 72s.92, the increased valuation amounting to s2,449.3S; the total State and County tax assessed for 1908 Is ss9 ,S59.02. sor i9az, ss2,594.Ss, which shows decrease cf a. 7f3. .S6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

An Atchison father of five marriages able daughters wants suggestions as to what kind of premiums would make them move faster.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
Personal and Local.

Miss Lula Rhea Wise left to-day for Anniston. where she will remain until Tuesday when she will go to Atlanta for a visit of some days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01
ECZEMA. NO CURE. NO PAY.

Your druggist will refund your money if PA 70 OINTMENT fails to cure Ringworm. Tetter Old Ulcers and Sores. Pimples and Blackheadi on the face and all skin diseases. 50 cents
 adV-Naf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-01

A man sends letter to this office com plaining about certain Fourth of July We never print Such letters. Fourth of July celebrations are always failures, and people know it, and when they attend they have no right to protest.