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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
VETERANS OF FLORENCE.
Camp o'Nea1 Holds Meeting and
 Elects Officers.

Florence. April A.-(speciaL)-At a meeting of Camp O'Neal, U. c. ", Sat urday evening. the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Major A. M. ONeal. commander Colonel J. D. Weeden, first lieutenant commander Captain A. c. Chisholm. second lieuten- ant commander; Captain Robert Andrews, third lieutenant commander; J. c. Ott. chaplain: R. B. Meadows. color sergeant.
 The delegates selected to represent Camp O'Neal at the New Orleans reunion were Captain Robe Tt Andrews. NJ. J. Weaver. M. R. Haley. Cutler Smith, H. McVey Moore. R. B. Meadows. J. c. Ott and H. D. Smith.
 Alternates. B. r. Chisholm. c. W. Hel- Williams. A. R. Carroll, 0. P. Tucker. J. R. Mitchell.
 The following list of candidates for the cross of honor to be presented on Memo rial Day when the Confederate monu- ment is unveiled by the Florence Chapter U. D. C., was approved by the veterans: James A. Andrews. J. E. Anderson. F. A: Brown, John J. Carr. R; 8. .Claiborn' W. s. Collier, Jones Fl, Carroll. T. H. Campbell. J. A. Duncan, Solomon Eastep Dr. J. w. Edwards. Madison Gullett. W. r. Grisham J. A. Haraway. Benjamin Haraway. K. NJ. Hynaman. Miles Har- rell. John w. Howell. D. W. Howell. L. P. Kennedy. Thomas B. Killen, A. s Llttleton. A. D. Lewis. John H. Lester s. J. Matthews. J. R. Mitchell. M. Me. Gehee. J. B. McKelvey. c. W. Northern ton. D. J, Pettipool. J. c. Phillips, VII liam H. Portlock. r. C. 1'osey, A. H Powers B. R. Thane. Henry D. Smith J. J. Stutts J. A. Spires. W. T. Weaver l. A. wiibanks, A s. White. P. K Wright B. F. Williams. Scruggs Young
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
DEFRAUDED THE l. (.
CHARGES BROUGHT AGAINST
 THREE EMPLoYES.
Alleged That by a System of Stuff ing the Pay Rolls the Company Has Been Swindled Out
 of Thousands.

Chicago, April H.-Charged with stuff find the company's pay rolls by means of bogus checks, three men holding re- sponsible positions with the Illinois Gen. tral Railroad have been placed under ar- rest and were this afternoon held to the grand jury.
 The total of peculations from the corpo- ration 1t Is thought. will amount to many thousands of dollars
 Had not an Italian, who rendered a check to Treasurer Titus of the company, became frightened and run out of the office. stuffing of the pay rolls, it is said, might have gone on for a long time un- discovered.
 The employees under arrest are: D. O'Horn, Charles O'Horn. Mark Walsh. The two first named are road superin- tendents, and the third is section fore man. All were in charge of large num- Der of men.
 Treasurer Titus of the company was the first to suspect that the pay rolls were irregular. Three months ago an Italian called at the treasurer's oGfice and pre- scented a time slip for his check. He was asked his name and unable. 1t is said, to think of the name he had been told to give, became confused and fled from the offlce. This caused the investigation which resulted in the arrest of the three employees.
 The men had been under surveillance for over a month, their movements being traced by detectives of the road. Special Agent O'Keefe, who investigated the case, says the method utilized by the culprits was to place fictitious names on the pay rolls. and having the authority to make out checks, gave them to friends to pre- sent to the treasurer of the road. Men who had been discharged, but whose names were never forwarded to the com pany, were among those used in secur- ing money.
 Walsh and the O'Horns have been em- ployed with the Illinois Central Railroad for d number of years and always bore good reputations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
The Newr of Selma.

i mittees and other routine business. This afternoon the members Of the lodge were complimented with car ride about the city by President F. M. Abbott of the Street Railway Company, and the visit ors expressed themselves as being de- lighted with Selma.
 Tonight a new constitution was adopt ed and the following officers who were elected were installed:
 Jacob Pepperman of Montgomery. re elected Grand Protector for the fourth biennial term: D. D. Baker of Selma. Grand Vice Protector; E. l.. Cahiu of Mobile, Grand Secretary; s. s. Piro of Birmingham. Grand Treasurer; Mrs. An- nie Chestnut, Birmingham, Grand Chap lain; Mrs. l.. B. Matthews, Birmingham. Grand Guide; R. s. Piiiey, Georgiana, Grand Guardian: A. Brewn, Florence. Grand Sentinel; Jacob Pepperman. Mont gomery, Supreme Representative, with J. K. Stanley, Greenville, as alternate. and J. H. Locke. Mobile, l., Zimmerman. Mobile. and J. T. Burton, Opelika, Grand Trustees.
 Grand Protector Pepperman announced the following standing committees: Fi- nance-D. W. McGaushey and Thad Partridge, Mobile; Louis Schwarz. Birm- ingham. Laws and Appeals-Henry Eng efhardt, Montgomery, and J. E. McMul- len and 1, Yaretsky Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
ILLICIT STILL RAIDED.
Revenue Officers Find Complete Plan
 in DeKalb County.

Gadsden. April n.-(special. .)-Deputy United States Marshal Campbell and ed yesterday from near Crossville, De- Kalb County, where they raided large illicit distillery and captured two men.
 The still is said to have been the most complete whiskey- making outfit captured in this section. It consisted of 100-gal- lon iron boiler and first-class wooden still with all the usual appliances. About fifty gallons of beer and eighty gallons of mash were destroyed. The mash was warm, showing that the still had been in operation only a short time before the officers arrived.
 No one was found at the still but John Hughes and John Powell were arrested near the still and brought to Gadsden and placed in jail Later on they were carried before United States Commis- sioner Edwin D. Pinckard and bound over in the sum of $500 each. Collector Garden is lately from Montgomery. he and Cof- lector Knox Booth having recently ex- changed places. Mir. Garden was in the revenue business in this section thirty years ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
NEW oHRUcH PROPOSED.
Handsome Structure May Be Erected
 in Eufaula.

Eufaula, April H.-(SpeciaLs--At meeting of the vestry of St. James, Church yesterday afternoon the annual election was held which resulted in a re- tention of the present vestry. Upon mos tton the rector was vested with authority to appoint delegates to attend the Coun- cil which meets in Demopolis May 6.
 A motion was also made and carried to extend an invitation to the Council to rector rect ' was 7 given on DO bower , t,o to anpoint N X committee to look to the building of a new church and the following were ap- pointed: L. J. Clayton. Chairman; A. IF. Merrill. pr. W. P. Copeland. John B.
 The committee win be called to meet soon and work will be assigned to each and a strong effort will be made in that direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
BISHOP cANDLER AT TUsKEaEE
A Series of splended Sermons by the
 Learned Divine.

Tuskegee, April H.-(Special.) 1.-The Dis trict Conference which was begun here last Thursday closed Sunday night with a Missions.
 Dr. Candler preached every day during the Conference to large and attentive con- g1 egations. His sermon Sunday night was decidedly an optimistic one in which he predicted the ultimate evangelization of the world. He held that the world could not exist much longer half Christ and half Pagan and showed the great strides made by Christianity. Bishop Candler has charge of the mission work in Cuba and told of the great work that is being done there.
 At the close of the sermon Q collection was taken up for the promotion of mis-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The contract for the construction of a new City Hall and fire engine house was signed by Mayor Mcleod and City Clerk Stewart, representing Selma, and R. F. Manly the contractor, this afternoon, and work will be commenced tomorrow morning.
 Mayor Mcleod and Mir. Stewart exam ined the contract with representative of MT. Manly, and decided that the ob- jections made at yesterdays meeting of the Council should be waived. It was installments should be paid the contrac- tor would have done really more than one-fifth of the work. The indefiniteness of the time the city conviets should be used was also remedied, 1t being agreed today that the contractor should employ them only two days.
 The lot on Alabama and Franklin Streets, on which the buildings are to be located will at once be cleared and the first work will be done tomorrow morn- ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Auburn-T -Tuscaloosa

The baseball teams of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute at Auburn, and of the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. ma on Thursday April 30, Friday. May 1 and Saturday. May 2. These games will be, practically, the first of the season in Selma, and doubtless will attract large numbers of spectators.
 Many alumni of the institutions from all parts of the State have said they will be present to cheer their respective teams to victory. The games will be made social events and everything pos- sible will be done by friends of the col leges to make the visitors enjoy their stay in Sema. On Friday evening, May l. a dance will be given In compliment to the players.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

weight of which was more than he could handle, and he was thrown across the bia saw and his body was severed and one of his legs cut off. He was horribly mu- tilated and death was instant. Several fellow worlxmen witnessed the accident, but 1t was so sudden that they could not render any assistance. His body was cut into so many pieces that it was nee. essary to take 1t up in shovel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Y. M. e. A- va. M. M. I.

Manager T. L. McGill. of the baseball team of the Young Mems Christian As- sociation, has scheduled Q game with next Monday. Ap.il 27. aad the contest promises to be an interesting one.
 Capt. B. R. Howard has the locals out for practice every afternoon and hopes to make an excellent chewing in the first game. The Marion team has met and def sated several college teams and is said to be a strong aggregation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
A Good Word for Chamberlain g
 Cough Remedy.

Tn December. 1900, I had revere cold and was so hoarse hat I could not speak above a whisper" says Allen Davis. of Freestone N Y. T tried several remi- dies but got no relief until l used Cham beriain's Cough Remedy, one bottle of which cureu me. I will always speak a good word for that medicine" For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Knights and Ladies of Honor.

Lodge of the Knights and Ladies of Honor came to an end tonight after a busy session of one day. The next con vention will be held in Birmingham in 1905.
 Most of the day was devoted to the reading of reports of officers and com
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Cardinal Goes to Washington.

accompanied by Archbishop William ct Boston, left heer today for Washington where he will participate tomorrow in tha ceremonies incident to the installation of Monsignor Denis O'ConneI as rector of the Catholic University. Thursday he will lay the corner stone of the Apostolic Mis- sion house in Washington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Personal and Local.

 Rev. and Mrs. J. T. Mangum of Mont gomery. and Dr. Will Mangum of Flu | faula are in the city today. Mir. Man. | gum Wnd pr. Mangum are en route to | Jackson, where pr. Mangum, who has | been very i'll, will recuperate. Mrs. Man. gum will spend several days in Selma as the guest of her parents, MT. and Mrs. c. W. Hooper. R. P. Hamilton of Ensley and Liepoid | Zimmerman of Mobile. have arrived in ! the city to attend the session of the Grand Lodge of the Knights and Ladies | of Honor. Will Rountree of New York. is spend- ing few days with relatives and friends | in Selma. Mir. and Mrs. w. c. Cfuston and daughter, of Greenville, Miss. are at the Albert. R. D. Shruptrine and Miss Emma shruptrine of Stafford. are in the city.
 Prof. Robert G. Patrick of Marion. is registered at the Kornegay. J. l.. Green of Montgomery, Is regis- tered at the Hotel Albert.
 B. A. Jones, IT., of Birmingham. is at | the Kornegay Hotel. MT. and Mrs. P. c. Kimbrough of Cath i erine, are in the city. "'0~"
 John 8. Pollard of Newborn. is wis., | itor to Selma.
 Dr. 8. W. Riggs of Pleasant Hill. is in the city. G. H. Thigpen of Birmingham. is in the city.
 H. F. Reese Is visiting Greensboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
What MT, Mcleod Said.

In reporting the transactions by the City Council yesterday The Advertiser this morning quoted Hon. A. l.. Mcleod. Mayor of Selma. as saying. in speech upon the contracts prepared for the city of Selma. and R. P. Manly. that one of the contracts was "a poor contract" tract was ''poor," but that 1t was mot a safe contract"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
wales to Head Commission.

London. April 21.-The Royal Commisa sion which is to represent Great Britain at the St. Louis Exposition and whicN appointed in a few days. The Prince ot Wales will be President of the Commits sion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Three wrecks occur ed in the local yard first two caused some delay and a few cars were torn up, but the last was the northbound passenger. and 1t Is almost a miracle that several persons were not killed.
 In this wreck the rear trucks of the first-class coach split switch just below Oxanna Junction coal chute and began an ascent of the coal chute track. The first class coach was nearly turned over and a Mrs. Ewen of Chattanooga, was | injured The car wrecked was left here and the train proceeded with two coach. es. A physician was telegraphed to mee the train at Chattanooga to attend the wounds of Mrs. Ewsll
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Organizing Boat Club.

A boat club is being organized in Sell river and to furnish conveniences to those who wish to enjoy the water. A list was circulated tonight and was signed by nearly fifty men. It Is ex- pected that at least 100 will join the club.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
HIGH WIND IN ANNIsToN.
Considerable Damage is Done to Res
 idences.

Anniston, April A A.-(Special. .)-Anniston and vicinity was visited by an unusually violent wind late Sunday afternoon and early Monday morning. accompanied by a heavy rain and electrical displays Coffee. O'Shields and Henry Levens, near the corner of Seventeenth Street and Dooley Avenue in West Anniston, were lifted from their foundations. The roof was blown from the kitchen of c. c. Matthews, just east of, the city, and also from several outhouses. A negro dwell- ing near the scene of the damage in West Anniston was completely demolished. On the corner of Seventeenth Street and Cobb Avenue a window was blown out of the residence of T. J. Langley and considerable damage was wrought by breaking a large number of dishes and other things. His fence was blown down as well as several rher fences in the vicinity.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

sions in Cuba. to which the congregation responded literally, s237 being subscribed. The Methodist church was formally ded- | icated by Bishop Candler at the Sunday morning services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

The stock of dry goods of c. M. Aber- crombie who went into voluntary bank ruptcy several weeks ago, was soId at T. J. Burke for $2 I5O,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Hoopar Names Aids.

c. W. Hooper. who will be Marshal on Memorial Day. has appointed George H. Craig, Jr.. J. Hooper Adams and Walton Callen his aides.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
sEvERED BY CIRCULAR SAW.
Lonnie Burk Meets a Horrible Death
 at Farrill,

aaSsden. April H-(speciaL) )-Lonnie Tnke young man about 20 years old, met a frightfuI death as Farrill. Cherokee County, last Saturday afternoon. He was at work at a saw mill and was m the act of moving some lumber the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

A superb luncheon will be served at the Donny Brook Fair today, 1a to 8 o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Machinery has been ordered for the Ar genuine to turn out 250 tons week of ''Molascuit," the new catle food made from molasses and sugar can fiber.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
FALKNER THE ORATOR.
He Will Deliver Memorial Day Ad-
 dress at Brewtou

Brewton. April 2.-(Special.) .)-Memorial Day will be appropriately observed here next Saturday. A memorial service will be held at the Institute and an address delivered by Captain J. M. Falkner of Montgomery. The Daughters of the Con- federacy will present crosses of honor to twenty-three veterans and the occasion will no doubt be largely attended, the reputation of Captain Falkner as a speak CT being well established.
 A camp of Sons of United Confeder ate Veterans has been organized here, which was named Camp Leigh in honor of Cap tain N. R. Leigh. ST.. the Probate Judge of this County. The officers are: N. R. Leigh, Jr., commandant; M. F. Brooks. first lieutenant commander; W. R. Brantley, second lieutenant commander; W. D. Sowell adjutant; pr. H. M. Tip John D. Leigh. treasurer. E. M. Davis, color sergeant; J. B. O'Brannon, chap lain; D. Gillis. historian. The camp starts off with good membership.
 The L. and N. has promised R-ewton a new passenger depot, to be erected in the near future. More shipping is done from Brewton than any other station between Mobile and Montgomery and the depot which is now in use Is entirely too small and the accommodations wholly made quate for the large volume of business transacted.
 Farmers in this vicinity are we'll up with their work. although crops are about two weeks later than for a number of years. Considerable interest is being ta- ken in strawberry culture and next fall the acreage in the luscious berries will be more than doubled.
 The sash. door and blind factory of Ce- dar Creek Mill Company Is running on full time. A number of people find em- ployment and the output of the plant finds ready sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22
Contract for City Hall.

T0taI.. ....s.........tffo.W Dr. Goldsby King made cash donation If S1O0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

will Rountree of New York, is spend- ing few days with relatives and friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

H. F. Reese Is visiting Greensboro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

G. H. Thigpen of Birmingham. is in u city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-22

Mir. and Mrs. P. c. Kimbrough of Cath erine, are in the city. 't'0~@
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-09
MEDICINAL.
MEDIClNAL.
Can't KeepItUp.
Can't Deceive Alexandria
People Very Long,
They Learn Quickly

tits sometimes an easy matter TO 1901 the
public, but you can't keep II up very long,
They are sure to find you out; and every time
a man is fooled another skeptic is made. we
are naturally skeptical when reading q pub
lished statement made by some stranger resld.
ing in a far-away place but the circumstances
are entirely different when home endorse,
ment is presented. The testimony OF Local
citizens renders deceit impossible. IL IS 80
easy TO investigate. Read this case =.
The daughter Of well:known ponce
man saws: "a severe strain some three
wears ago affected my kidneys and | have
since suffered, if not continually, never
knew the moment when an attack OF pain LEFT
TO be succeeded by anotheran so severe were
some of them that was scarcely able to get
around. Stomach trouble followed and other
complications due to either weakened or over
excited kidneys despite the use Of medicines
prescribed by physicians. ! did not improve
and disbursement took the place OF hope.
Ever on the outlook for something TO help
when Doan's Kidney Pills came to my notice;
thought if they did not do me much good
they would not do me any harm, and went
10 3. $. Leadbeater 4 Sons drug store for a
box. The treatment was just what | required.
Nv back gradually grew stronger ana the
pain continued TO lessen until itkiisappeared.
now know what to use should other attacks
occur.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents a
box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. :,
sole agents for the Cnited States. Remember
the name Doan's and take no substitute.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-09
Accidentally Shot.

Mr.. ]. I. Preston, freight agent OF the
southern Railway in this city, was the
victim of serious accident at his home
on Oronoco street early last night. be
had pistol in his hip pocket and was
seated in a rocking chair. In pulling
a handkerchief from his pocket the pistol
was discharged, the ball from which
entered his back and passed through
the right kidney. Mr.. Preston, after
being shot, arose from the chair and
started to walk across the floor, but fell.
Telephone messages we're sent for DIS.
Snowden and German and the physicians
were soon at the wounded mans side.
DIR. German remained with him all night,
and his condition is critical. Mr.. Pres-
ton has been stationed in Alexandria tor
several years past, during which time he
has made many acquaintance through
business and social intercourse, all OF
whom regret the unfortunate accident
which has occurred to him.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-09
River Notes.

The steamer Norfolk while on her way
ND the river from Norfolk at an early
hour this morning collided with the
schooner American Patriot opposite Fort
Washington, sinking her. Her crew
were taken aboard the Norfolk and car
ried to Washington. A tugboat with
several bargss in tow were opposite the
fort at the time and the schooner was
hugging the Virginia flats. The chan
mel Is narrow at the point, and the Nor
folk. in endeavoring to pass between the
tow and the schooner, collided with the
latter with the result given above.
The schooner George G. A. Trayers,
from Severn river With sand for the Belle
Pre- Bottle Works, has arrived at W. A.
Smoot & Co.'S wharf. The barge Patap'
sico. from Baltimore, with fertilizer ioI
the Alexandria Fertilizer and Chemical
Co. is also at the same wharf.
The steamer Charles Manchester has
been temporarily withdrawn from the
Mount Vernon rodte to undergo repairs.
Gunston wharf, short distance belo"
Mount Vernon, is being repaired.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1903-12-09
Stable Burned.

About 1890 o'clock last night, fire
destroyed the stable in the rear OF the
store and dwelling of William Rocker,
corner Fayette aud Prince streets. A
horse, valuable bull dog, buggy, harness
and other contents were burned. The
loss was 81, 900. The fire is sup
posed TO have been of incendiary origin:
Twelve years ago Mr.. Rocker home ana
stable we're burned. There was grea'
vehement in she neighborhood last night
wb. VI the fire broke out, locomotive
wbis. lies sounding distress calls, whiie
the ola re from the burning stable iliumi-
mated the aeighborhood. People iiylne
near by v 'ho were awakened were e, =, more nor
ar less terri Ged. The fire department
he however view confined the confagration tc
the stable.