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The Press., 1903-08-06
Nor OVER WISE There is an old ale

Nor OVER WISE There Is an old alle-
gorical picture OF a girl scared at a grass
hopper, but In the act of heedlessly tread
ing on snake. This is parslleled by
the man who spends large sum Of money
building cyclone cellar, but neglects to
provide his family with bottle Of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhea
Remedy as q safeguard against bowel
complaints, whose victims outnumber
those Of the cyclone q hundred to one.
This remedy Is everywhere recognized as
use for these diseases.
For sale by e. K. Taft, II. r. Cady,
Stafford; q. Hall, Jr., Il Co., South VIII
lington.
The Press., 1903-08-06
Bottles and souls.

"Blow into an empty bottle" says
the oriental proverb, land you shall
get great response swiftly. 1t is not
SO with full bottle, which answereth
not, being too heavy with wine.
Therein is the soul like these, and
from the full soul cometh no echo to
words idly chanted. but the empty soul
repeateth back each noise aloud"
The Press., 1903-08-06
The SuneriOr Being,

Little Boy-Well. that's the queerest
thing ever saw.
Mother-What is?
Little Boy-I just saw our school
teacher at the corner of the street
a-laughin' Just like other people.
The Press., 1903-08-06
He Was WiIlin'.

"You are granted divorce" said
the lawyer to colored client, ''but
you'll have to give her alimony"
"All right, suh." was the eager re-
ply. 'She kin have Alimony eff she
wants him, but Lawd help him wen
he gifts her!'-Atlanta Constitution.
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she Did.

Returned Traveller have often
thought of that young Mr.. Tease and
how he used to torment Miss Auburn
about her hair. Did she ever get even
with him?
Old Friend-Long ago. She married
him.-Illustrated Bits.
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A Shake All Round.

"Oh. yes. proposed, but when | got
through she shook her headv'
But surely that didn't discourage
you''-
"Well, no. not as much as the fact
that her father came along and shook
his fist" -Exchange.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Mrs. Mollie Allen, Of South Fork, KY a.,
says she has prevented attacks of cholera
morbus by taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when she felt an attack
coming on. Such attacks are usually
caused by indigestion, and these Tablets
are just what Is needed to cleanse the
stomach and ward off the approaching at
tack. Attacks of bilious collie may be
prevented In the same way.
For sale by e. K. Taft, 81. F. Cady,
Stafford g. Hall, Jr., & Co., South VIII
lington.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Two years ago a Polander out on
Nubbin ridge swallowed a grain Of
wheat. Last week he was attacked
with a fit of coughing and coughed up
a fifty pound sack of flour and 100
pounds of bran. Truth is mighty and
will prevail.-Hartford Day Spring.
The Press., 1903-08-06

81 had diabetes in its worst form,''
writes Marion Lee of Dunreath, Ind. 81
tried eight physicians without relief. Only
three bottles Of Foley's Kidney Cure made
me well man" Sold by E. X. Taft.
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English.

"That's rather a stable boss you're
drivin'," said the man from Tennessee.
Eyes, he is right smart of critter,"
replied the man from GeOrgia.-Chica-
10 Record Herald
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The way to avoid the imputation Of
impudence is not to be ashamed of
what we do. but never to do what we
ought to be ashamed of.-Dryden.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Quick Relief for Asthma Sufferers.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords immedi-
ate relief to asthma sufferers In the worst
stages. and II taken In time will effect a
cure. Sold by E. X. Taft.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Foley's Kidney Cure is medicine free
from poisons, and will cure any case of
kidney disease that Is not bevond the
reach of medicine. Sold by E. Kaft.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Foley's Kidney Cure will cure all dis
eases arising from disordered kidneys or
bladder Sold by e. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-08-06

FOIey'8 Kidney Cure
Will cure Bright's Disease.
VIII cure Diabetes.
VIII cure Stone In Bladder. ... 3.
Will cure Kidney and Bladder Diseases.
Sold by e. K. Taft.
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CONTRADICTORY.

81 asked" moancd Raoul. "have zis
man good standing in re community?
You say, Yes, he has been sitting on
re bench twenty years. Oh, zis lang
gey'-Chicagc Record-Herald.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Many persons In this community are
suffering from kidney complaint who
could avoid fatal results by using Foley g
Kidney Cure. Sold by E. K. Taft.
The Press., 1903-08-06

There L. this difference between
house and woman: A coat Of paint
1nheoves the Aouse.- AtcA1eon 0lDoe.
The Press., 1903-08-06

In Sherman's memorable march to
the sea his forces encountered a foe
which might have turned the tide Of
events had it not been for the timely
interference Of petticoat protection.
AS the serried columns Of soldiers ad-
vanced with great and imposing pomp
and. power down the main street Of
Savannah. Ga. a gate suddenly sprang
open and emitted rusty. ragged ne
gro urchin and a grisly, bench legged
cur. both thoroughly electrified with
curiosity and excitement, With true
canine aggressiveness the small dog
barked and bounded with audacious
ferocity. while the terror stricken boy,
paralysed by the pomp of the piano.
rama passing before him. without NOV
ing ht&.eyes or changing his attitude.
screamed the alarm: 'Oh. nanny,
nanny. don't let Tige bite the army
-IIppincott's.
The Serpent That Talked Like q Man
In John Ashton's Curious Creatures
Of Zoology" there is u quotation from
"a little Latino booke printed at Wen
ma in the yeare 1851" which tells a
most wonderful story. Ashton quotes
as follows: There was found In a
move or rycke Of corn almost as many
snakes. adders and other serpentes as
there was sheafes. so as no one sheaf
could be removed but there presently
appeared a heape Of ougly and fierce
serpentes. The countrie men deter
myned to set fire upon the barne and
50 attempted to do. but In vaine, for
the straw would take no fire, although
they laboured with all their Wits and
policye to burn them up.
"At last there appeared unto them at
the top Of the heap huge great SER
pente. which lifted up his head and
spake with a mans voyce to the coun-
trie men. saying. Cease to prosecute
your devise for you shall not be able to
accomplish our burning. for wee were
not bredde by nature. neither came we
here of our owne accord but were sent
by God to take vengence on the shines
OF men,"
Ashton leaves us In the dark as to
what the "countrie" men did. but it is
natural to suppose THAI they surren-
dered at once.
The Press., 1903-08-06

Nothing gives child more real fun
than foamy glass of Williams Root
Beer. They lnger over it and slowly
sip their little thirsts away, at the
same time getting the invigorating
tonic effect of pure roots and herbs.
Remember that youngsters suffer
from the summer heat, and when they
get tired and irritable just bring out
a bottle of good, cold Williams Root
Beer. It's temperance drink I'M
equaled for young and old and the
cost, all ready to drink, is only two
cents quart. Williams is the real
old-fashioned thing take no other.
WILLIAMS q CARLETON CO.. Hartford. Conn.,,
Makers of Williams Flavoring Extracts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
A SUIT FOR $25O,OOO
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SUES
 A POWER COMPANY.
Case of William A. Chapman Com pany Against Against Montgom- cry Water Power Go. on Trial
 in Federal Court

The suit for the foreclosure of a mechanics lien on the part of William A. Chapman Company vs. the Montgomery Water Power Company, is on trial in the United States Court before Judge Thomas c. Jones.
 Yesterday the case was called and the arguments on demurrers were heard. Court was held until late yesterday even iRg and 1t is expected that the trial will be concluded tomorrow.
 The litigation is one of the results of the break in the Tallassee dam in January of last year. The plaintiff ayers in the bill of complaint that on July Il, 1S99 he entered into a contract with the de- fendant to complete the hydraulic and electrical work, including the dam, near Tallassee. This work was to be done in certain time not set out in com plaint, and under the supervision of an engineer of the defendant. It is shown by the averment of the plaintiff that $25o,OW was a reasonable cost for the work.
 The plaintiff alleges that conflict arose as to the specifications in regard to the masonry used and great delay was thereby caused.
 All the work, says the bill of complaint was completed with the exception of about 60 feet of the dam. The cost to lne contractors was about $30OOOO At this juncture a flood in the Tallapoosa River destroyed part of the work Re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
LITTLE JOHN DALE BONNER CONTRIBUTES
 HIS MITE TO THE MOUNTAIN CREEK HOME
Writes a Letter in Which He Noma- mates Captain Falkner for Governor and Tells oe
 Santa Claus.

John Dale Banner is a coming citizen of Alabama. He has sent 70 cents to Captain J. NJ. Falkner for the Mountain Creek Home for Confederate Soldiers--10 cents for himself and 10 cents for his little brother"
 This bright little boy is a grandson of Hon. John Dale, who formerly represent ed Wilcox County in the Legislature. On Christmas day he wrote Captain Falkner a letter in which he nominates the promoter of the Soldiers Home for ~Governor of Alabama.
 The letter is as follows:
 Oak Hill, Ala. Dec. 25 1902. Captain J. M. Falkner, Montgomery,
 Ala:
 .'sit-I see from The Advertiser you are calling on all the little girls and boys of Alabama to help build the soldiers home at Mountain Creek. l send you one dime for myself and one dime for my little brother Moffatt Grier Bonner
 ''I stay most of my time with my grand father who says he knew you in the war. He also knew you when he was in Mont gonery He says you are mighty nice old man and ought to. be loved by all the little girls and boys in Alabama because you are taking care of all the old sol- diers.
 ''Did Santa Claus come to your home He came here last night and after filling my, stocking he turned his wagon round to go back up the chimney and turned 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
HELD FOR ARSON.
Patsy Mitchell, Negress, Sent to Jail
 Without Bail.


 Patsy Mitchell. a negress, was yester- day afternoon committed to jail without bond by Justice w. s. Stokes, after d preliminary hearing on the charge of arson.
 The Mitchell woman was arrested on December 26, the specification against her being the burning of negro quarters on the plants ton o1 Charles Gay on the Hayneville Road. nine miles from Mont gomery. The warrant was sworn out by Mr. Gay.
 The case was called at 3 o'clock yes terday' afternoon. Nc carly every negro who lives in the vicinity of the Gay place was present and eagerly expectant as to the result of the preliminary hear ing. The crowd was So large that Justice Stokes was compelled 10 lock his court room doors ,0 keep the throng out The negroes. not discouraged. waited on the sidewalks of Court Square below the court room for nearly two hours to hear of the fate of Patsy Mitchell
 Tie evidence was purely circumstantial. It was proved that Patsy Mitchell and a negre. Rafe Murphy, living on the place, had been friends. Murphy married a few days before Christmas. On the night of December 28rd the dwelling occupied by Murphy was burned. Murphy and his wife were not In the house, which was destroyed. They then occupied quarters with another family of negroes. which on the night before Christmas was fired. The aanes however were soon ananched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Tink-Iones.

Florence. Jan. 3-(Special. )-The friends of Miss Mildred Jones and P. c. Link, two prominent young people of this place, were greatly surprised this morning to learn that they had been married in Tus- cumbia at o'clock Thursday afternoon. It was runaway marriage and the fam fly of the young lady had no suspicion that anything of the sort was contem- plated until they received a telephone message from Nashville this morning an. nouncing the eveat. The bride ds the daughter of Mrs. John R. Jones, and sis- ter-in-law of T. 4. Howell, Superinten- dent of the Florence Water Works. The groom is a son of A. N. Link, the princi- pal stockholder of the Florence Milling Company. and is himself connected with that concern. MT. and Mrs. Link will visit Nashville. Paducah and Danville. Ky, before returning to Florence.
 First Urchin-'T always wish I was rich as Crismus." Second Urchin- ''Why, say, I don't believe dat, people wot can afford to have turkey every day in de year really enjoys Crismus."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
THE HAIR BRUSH.
Breeds Dandruff, which Causes Fall
 ing Hair and Finally Badness

Prof. Unna, Hamburg, Germany Eu- ropean authority on skin diseases, says that dandruff is as contagious as any other malevolent disease, and that one common source of the spread of dandruff IS the use of the same hair brush by different persons. The way to avoid catching dandruff or any other disease from another's brush. Is to insist on the use of Newbro's Herpicide. It not only kills the dandruff germ. but it is also an antseptic that will prevent the catching of any disease whatever through conta- zion of another's brush. Send 10 cents in stamps for sample. The Herpicide Co.,. Dept. K" Detroit, Mich. Sold by E. G. Fowler, Druggist sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
Letter from Gen. Wheeler.

Captain Falkner has also received from Gen. Joseph Wheeler a letter endorsing the Home and enclosing 10 cents for each child in Wheeler.
 The letter is as follows:
 Wheeler, Ala, Dec. %, 1902. Colonel J. M. Falkner:
 Dear Colonel-Every heart in Alabama must respond with throbs of pleasure to your noble efforts in behalf of the old Confederate soldiers who, in their de- clining years and broken health often caused by exposure in campaign, or by wounds received in battle, are without the absolutely necessary comforts of life. enclose herewith ten cents from each of the children of this place, some of whom in their anxiety to comply with your request were compelled to borrow even the small amount of their contribu- ton.
 I also enclose 50 cents from each mem Der of my family, and the $1 from my self.
 l believe I express the sentiments and wishes of the taxpayers of Alabama when l say that any law enacted by the legis- lature appropriating all money necessary for the care of those old soldiers, will meet the fullest approval and applause of the people of Alabama, no matter what the amount may be, to attain this good purpose, and no tax will ever be paid with so much pleasure as this.
 These old soldiers cannot be with the people of Alabama much longer. They are very rapidly nearing the sunset of their lives, and the present generation must be saved the remorse which in after years they will feel, if, looking back, they see that during the short time these brave heroes were with them, they were allowed to spend their last days In want and suffering.
 Thanking you, my dear colonel, for your efforts in this important matter, be- lieve me. sincerely yours,
 Joseph Wheeler. As you request, I enclose the names of the children who contributed ten cents each.
 List of children contributing ten cents each from Wheeler Ala:
 Tom Wheeler Blackston, Tom Wheeler Holland. Minnie Demastes, Lizzie Demas- tes. Pearl 'Demastes, Jim Demastes, John Demastes, June Vaughan, Gordon Vaughan, Willie Vaughan, Florence Key holds. Hudie Reynolds. Monroe Reynolds, Charlie Reynolds.
 More Memorial Logs.
 274-Captain J. NJ. Anderson, by Miss Minnie Reese Richardson.
 275-Thomas Harrison Jones by Miss Carrie P. Wheeler.
 276-William Hall Wheeler, by Miss Lula l.. Wheeler.
 277- -. by the Geneva Chapter. U D. c.
 27s-Robert Augustust Hurst, by his son A. Hurst. Edwardsville.
 279-B. steinhardt, by his son. A. Stein- hardt.
 2SO-Winiam V. Metcalf, by George w. Taylor
 2S1-Heyward T. Taylor by his brother, George w. Taylor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
MIR. CRAWFORD WILL SPEAK.
He is to Address at the Y. M. c. A
 This Afternoon.

The meeting at the Young Mems Chris tan Association building this afternoon will be addressed by Rev. Walter M :. Crawford pastor of the Cumberland Pres byterian Church.
 The service will begin promptly at S:SO o'clock, and will close within one hour. The subject has not been announced. but it is expected that the speaker will address himself to some practical ques- tions in a way that will be helpful to young men.
 MT. Crawford came to this city about two years ago to organize the church of which he is now pastor. and during his residence here he has earned a sure place in the regard of a large circle of admir- CTS. He is a strong friend of the Asso- citation and is popular with the young men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

over. spilling out everything he had in his wagon. So you see I got it all. 'We-the little girls and boys of Ala bama-nominate you right now for our next Governor and we are going to elect you, too.
 T send you my picture that you may see what kind of little boy l am. puts you in nomination. Write me little letter. Respectfully yours.
 John Dale Bonner" Captain Falkner says he prizes highly the letter from this bright little boy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

quest was made by plaintiff for s6eOOo. the cost of the repairing necessary. The defendant tefused the request. The work was then abandoned and the contract was declarsd forfeited by the defendant
 Now the plaintiff claims the statutory mechanics ten for material used in this construction.
 If judgment is rendered in full. the sum will amount to about $250,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
A Massachusetts Girl Blacksmith.

Miss Celia Hoibrook. daughter of Ru- fus Holbrook. has continued her fathers blacksmith shop at Sherborn. Mass, em- ploying assistants and carrying on the establishment She Is l9, but was only r when her father died. leaving his family in very poor circumstances. Her mother had died eight years earlier. Her broth CT and three sisters, all younger than herself, she supports by her business ability and enterprise. In addition to carrying on the shop, she has taken contract to carry the mall twice day from the railroad station to the postofice and return. In the summer she carries the mail on a bicycle, in the winter on foot, making four miles travel daily.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

It was further developed by the evl- dence that it was common talk around the plantation of i'll will borne, Murphy and his wife by Patsy Mitchell.
 Justice Stokes said that under the evi- dence the negress should be held to await the action of the grand jury with out the benefit of bail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
TEE GEORGIA M1NsTRELs
At McDonald's Matinee and Night,
 Tuesday, Jan. 6.

The extreme longevity of Richards & Prlngles famous Georgia Minstrels Is the best evidence of its worth. For over a quarter of century the public has been amused by these dusky entertainers Never in the history of the "Georgias' has there been such a program of good things offered as will be seen at McDon- aids next Tuesday, matinee and night.
 -adD
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
AFTER THE BOYS.

With the best shoes in Montgomery, and more of them to select from than can be shown in any other store. Every pair guaranteed Prices, $1.5o, SITS and $2.oO.
 Bullock & Fleming, -.2t. The Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
CHRISTIAN scTENcE

First Church of Christ Scientist holds It's regular Sunday morning services al II O clock. Wednesday night testimonial meeting at 8 o'clock. Sunday School at e:3O a. m. Christian Science Hall. 16 l-2 South Perry Street. All are invited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
COLORED CHURHEs,

First Congregational Church-Sunday School. 9:S0 a. m, Miss Edith w. Garrott, Superintendent Preaching at Il a. m. Teachers meeting, 3:90 p. m.; Y. P. s. c. E., p. m. Preaching D. m. J. P. Sims. B. D., pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

The Church of the Good Shepherd Protestant EplscopaD, corner of South Jackson and East Grove Streets-Rev. J R. Brooks. Minister-Services at Il o'clock a. m. and o'clock D. m. Sunday school at O. clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
CHuRou OF cuRrST

Corner Church and Catoma Streets. Sum- day School and Bible Class begins 10 a. nI. Worship at II a. m. Preaching at ll:S a. m. and 7:S0 p. m. by J. M. Barnes. At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
METHODIST.

mGGdOO1SI'
 Court Street Methodist Church. Church tor. residence. l13 Church Street; tele- phone. 4ss-Sunday School. s:s0 a. m., w. W. Pearson. Superintendent; Assistant Superintendents. J. L. Holloway and l.. the pastor. Anndal meeting of Alabama Bible Society at 7:30 p. m. Epworth League devotional service at 6:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, 7:3O p. m. Seats free and all are cordially invited to attend these services.
 Dexter Avenue Methodist Church. cor ner Dexter Avenue and McDonough pastor; residence, 114 North Hull Street; phone So4. Sunday School at s:So a. m.; A. Roemer. Superintendent Preach ing at Il a. m. No night services, as congregation will unite with Bible so- Ladies Aid Society meets the first and third Monday afternoon of each month at o'clock; Woman's Mis- sionary Society meets the first Thursday afternoon at { o'clock. cordial well come extended to every one who attends these services.
 Clayton Street Methodist Church. Rev. J. W. Mangum, pastor-Preaching at Il 9:30 8. m., R. o. Blakey, superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 7:30; Junior League at 3 p. m.; Senior League at 6:30 p. m.
 Perry Street Methodist Church, corner Perry and Noble Streets-Rev, J. H. James. pastor; residence 1043 South Perry street Phoas FrsS ssi' Sunday School, s;se Preaching at il a. m. and 7:30 D. m Prayer meeting Wednesday at p. m.
 West End Methodist Church-Rev. E. c. MaVG naqfnr. roafdanaM Nn Park; phone 750. Preaching at Il a. m. and 7:3o p. m. Sunday School at 9:3O a. m., W. E. Holloway, Su- perintendei.t. Prayer meeting Wednes day 7:30 ?. n.
 Methodist Protestant Church, corner Bibb and Moulton Streets-Rev. J. P. Morgan. pastor. Sunday School 9:3O a. m.. R. ". Owen, Superintendent. Preach ing at Il a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Prayer meeting Thursday night at 7:30.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

E. H. Champley, pastor. corner Stone Street and Cleveland Avenue.-Preaching at 3:S0 p. m. and o'clock p. m. by the pastor; Sabbath School at 10 a. m. Prayer meeting every Wednesday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

West End, corner Heron and Sixth Ay- enue, Bible Class and Sunday School at 2:30 p. m.; preaching at 3:3O p. m. and 7:30 D, m,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Avenue.-W. B. Johnson. A. NJ, pastor Pr Preaching at Il a. m. and 7.30 p. m Sun day School at 9:30 m, Prof. J. M Moore, superintendent. Christian Endeavor a. i'3O ?. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

When the Farmers Come to Town
 To buy Flows and Flow material they look for the best. They will find the famous Oliver Flows at Loeb Carriage Co. s, who at all times handle full line of repairs. -adV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Hiniard Chapel, A. M. E. Zion Church. Rev. T. A. Shuford, pastor. Preaching at il a. m. and 7:3O p. m. by the pastor. Sun Y school at 9:3O a. m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
oH1LpRFN SHOES GALORE.

Cd4LDhEN SHOES GALORE. Biggest stock of pretty shoes for Little ones' ever shown in Mont gomery. An the combination colors and standard patterns. Latest things in soft soles, soc.
 Bullock & Fleming, --St. Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

Dexter Avenue Baptist Church.-Preach- ing at II a. m. and 7:3O p. m. Sunday School at a. m. B. Y. P. U. meets at p. m. W. H. McAlpine, D. D., pastor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04
CATHOLIC.

St. Peter's Church, Rev. D. Savaps pastor.-Sunday, First Mass 2 a. m Set ond Mas1 at 10:3O a. m.; rosary and beneoiction at 4 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-04

First Colored Baptist Church.-sunday services: PfayOr meeting 6 a. m. Sunday of each week. Sunday School at s:S0 8. B. L. Gardner, Superintendent. V. (. -..
 st. Stephens A. M. E. Church, Notu Decatur Street.-W R. Ragland. pastnl Services every Sunday at Il a m., 2 and D. m Sunday School at a. m.