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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

was the reincarnation of the title of the play. As the calculating woman of the world. as the sisterly virgin. as the re- vengful protectress, as the sympathy seeking woman, the "Satania" of Miss Trestcott was not the creation of a yer satile writer, but to the audience of last night, she lived and breathed as "Sata- nia.''
 Next to Miss Trestcott in popular favor was Tom Moore, young actor, who car ried conviction in the character part of Pierre Lacelles, who first appears as the rich man of the world and who in suc- cessive acts portrays the same man with broken fortune, the interruptions drunk ard, and the delirium tremens besotted absinthe fiend
 Another piece of character acting tha, pleased was the Count Victor de Bourdet of Wilson Melrose, the seducer of the sister of 'Satania," who is later married by the sister of his victim, who revenge ful, makes known to him of her infamy throughout Europe.
 The entire supporaing company was strong and the production was lavishly staged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

J. A. Rice presided over the meeting, the subject being Settlement Homes and Deaconesses.
 Mrs. E. M. Graves read in a most in- teresting manner that pathetic poem, "The Pauper's Plea" Miss Alice Fogle- man contributed largely to the pleasure of the afternoon when in her usual heart reaching pure soprano voice. she sang Jesus Leads. Me All the Way"
 Mrs. Mary E. Lee read most effective ly an explanatory leafiet on ''The Dea- coness, What She is and What She is not" A discussion of "Settlement Homes" was then opened by Mrs. J. A. Rice. A movement was then made to inaugurate settlement Home here in our own Capital City. that Home" to be presided over by City Missionary" or Leader" and that person must be a pure, consecrated woman. The Methodist ministers present. five in number. were heartily in accord with the proposition
 One of the most appealing leaflets of the week was the one on "Our School in Brevard, N. G." read by Mrs. Glenn Andrews last Wednesday afternoon.
 Saturday afternoon will end this Week of Prayer,' which no doubt has been a siritual refreshing to all who have at tended the meetings.
 October 16, 1903,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
.:.SATANlA" A SUCCESS
VIVID PORTRAYAL BY MISS
 PRESCOTT ADMIRED.
It is a French Play Without Frivol- ity and One That Sends Home a Forcible
 Moral.

To a Twentieth Century audience the production of 'fsatania," recently launch ed by Virginia Drew Trestcott is sue ress By an audience of two decades ago fine word shocking" would be freely applied in reference to the play.
 ;satania," which was produced for the orst time in Jacksonville. Fla. Monday. is distinctly and emphatically "Frenchy. " Not the "Frenchy' of the Turtle and similar productions for frivolity does not appear in the drama of Mark E. Swain The play does not leave a recollection, atogether pleasant. From the beginning of the first act until the final drop of the curtain, misery of man and of woman, resultant of the injustice of the one to the other is the resounding note.
 Naturally the action of the play Is laid fin France. The time is the present. The argument deals with the efforts of wo- han. degraded by herself to save a younger sister from want, to find sym pathy and forgiveness in cold and call Ious world, her sufferings, her revenge, and her final restoration through the church. The action affords excellent op- portunities for emotional acting. The lines are thoughtful. at time eloquent and the lesson of the play Is more strongly portrayed from the stage than from the pulpit In this connection, however. the old question arises. "Can such lesson be taught from the stage within the bounds of propriety?" The play teens with the broadest allusions, but the allu- sions are to an extent lost in the uplift- ing thoughts they inspire.
 "Satania in the hands of a weak star and a weak company would inspire thought and 1t Sid so doubly last night in the hands of Miss Prescott and her able support.
 Trestcott Is lost sight of in the play and the audience suffers with "Satania'' follows her, pityingly. though the devious path the dramatist causes her to tread and responds eagerly to the appeal for sympathy made by her and spurned by the creatures of the drama. Striking in face, figure and carriage, Miss Trestcott
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
A Good Chance for Girls.

Troy, N. Y.; dispatch.
 communication has been received from Seattle. Wash. by Mayor Conway. requesting that officials help in the mat ter Of more equally dividing the sexes Of the East and West. The writer gives his name as German. and asserts that ne IS banker from Seattle. He says there are many young men in that cjtv receiving good salaries and owning their homes, who are unable to find helpmates. and requests that the Mayor take some action in cause of vital importance to both sexes. Mayor Conway is considerine the matter.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Death of Matthew B. Murphy.

Mathew B. Murphy, well-known stone. cutter, died at F o'clock last night in his room on Lauderdale Street. Death was resultant from a complication of dis eases.
 MT. Murphy, or Pat Murphy. as he was called by his friends. was 6 years of age. He came to Selma from Mobile in 1878 to construct the monument memorial to the Confederate dead in Live Oak Cemetery. This monument. which is very handsome one. was erected under the supervision of Mrs. Brooks. the sur mounting figure being modelled from a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

A Nebraska court has held that where f. man receives a check in payment of a biII and lives in the same town with the' hank on which the check is drawn, SIs onl,, SC sfegiuard is to cash the check bv the following day at the latest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
MEETING OF HOME
 MISSION SOCIETY.

Notwithstanding the most indictment weather. twenty-three members of the Home Mission Society met at Court Street Church on Friday afternoon, when Mrs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Tree From Calome1 or Poison.

Laxo Pills are mild and gentle laxa. uve yet sure and effective. purely vegc- tapie and are absolutely free from caio- mel, mercury or mineral poison Will correct habitual constipation Will not srlpe or nauseate. Druggists, 25 cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
EVERYTHING GOOD ro EAT

EVERYTHING GOOD TO EAT.
 Hens, Ducks, Fryers, Trout, Span ish Mackerel, Red Snappers, Dill Pickles, Sour Kraut, Green Kern. Barley, Olives ,Farina Sage, Kippard Herring, Brook Trout rn6 Celery. The newest and most up-to-date place in the city. Stuckey's.
 Phone 324.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Selma Cotton Market.

Middling cotton in Selma was quoted today at 1-4 cents, market firm. Sell lcrs are indifferent. The movement yes- terday was:
 Receipts, 2,54z; shipments. 2.o4o; receipts since September 1. 27.70e; shipments since September 1, 2, ,237; stock. 5.5l1.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Mrs. J. F. Cross and Misses Mary ars Rose Cross have returned from Colo @Vdo where they spent the summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

G. W. Webb. assistant express agent had the misfortune to mash his foot bad. ly. piece of heavy casting falling upor it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

The Whig and Observer has done away with the old reliable Washington hand press that has been turning out the news or Greene county for many years. and put in a cylinder press.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

The following has been issued: Mrs M. P. Mundy invites you to be presen at the marriage of her daughter. Matti, Browning, to Mir Joseph Evans Reed on Nov. 4, St. Stephens Episcopa Church. Eutaw. Ala" They will reside 1T Eldorado, La"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Down in Maine." was literally patron. ized and a nice sum realized for the Epis. copal Church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Washington Telegram to NewYork World Notice has been served on the State Department by the New Panama Canal Company that if the sale fails the com pany will expect reimbursement for all expenditures made after the price was named. The Isthmian Canal Commission has had force of engineers, under the direction of Major William M. Black, watching the work and taking notes of the cost This force will remain until the President outlines his future attitude.
 The canal company is maintaining 1,5OO men on canal construction. This force Is stipulated by agreement with the Colom- bian government
 The action of the administration in in- structing the engineers to remain on the isthmus Is taken as an indication that he United States has assurance that it will yet gam possession of the Panama route.
 Miss Elderly-You musn't believe all you hear.
 MT. Malaprop-I don't. Nor half I say.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Must Pay for Canal worlr

Probate Judge Smith is out again after a serious illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Rev. Byrd L. Moore is holding a pro- tracted meeting at Epes, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Valuable Tools Stolen.

An unknown person last night stole quantity of valuable tools for paper hang ing from a residence on Washington Street owned by 8. Eagle. The tools were owned by Jack Moran and are valued at $15.
 There is no clue to the ideitify of the thief but 1t. is suspected that the tools may be sold in Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Mrs. wm Moore of Fort Worth. and Miss Abbie Mabry of Texarkana. who have been visiting Mrs. Yarbrough, left yesterday for their resective homes. go- ing by way of New Orleans.
 Miss Dora Northington of Prattville, is the guest of Misses Caroline and Willie Browning Haralson.
 MT. and Mrs. James Cranford of Jas per. are the guests of Auditor and Mrs. Thomas L. Sowell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
I5 ELIZA

photograph of Charlie Davidson, a Selma boy, now resident in Chattanooga. Af- ter completing this work, Mir. Murphy decided to make Selma his home and h: had resided here since 1878.
 He married Mrs. Machin of this city. but she died several years ago. His only surviving relative is John H. Machin. his stepson.
 The funeral took place this afternoon. Rev. Father Madden of the Catholic Church conducting the services. Henry Gardner Not Alias Reddick.
 Henry Gardner, a negro arrested In Birmingham and brought to the Dallas County jail as Henry Gardner alias Red dick Gardner, was victim or mistaken identity. On habeas corpus proceedings before the City Court of Selma he. has been released. 1t having been discovered that he Is not the Gardner wanted here. There Is, said to be considerable differ ence in the two men.
 Reddick Gardner escaped from the city prison nearly a year ago. He is thought to be in or near Birmingham and this theory doubtless contributed to the con- fusion of the Birmingham officers who arrested Henry Gardner.
 Valuable Tools Stolen.
 An unknown person last night stole . quantity of valuable tools for paper hang ing from a residence on Washington Street owned by s. Eagle. The tools were owned by Jack Moran and are valued at $15.
 There is no clue to the ideitify of the thief but 1t. is suspected that the tools may be sold in Montgomery.
 Selma Cotton Market.
 Middling cotton in Selma was quoted today at 9 1-4 cents. market firm. Sell lers are indifferent. The movement yes terday was:
 Receipts, 2.542; shipments. 2.040; receipts since September 1. 27.7o2; shipments since September 1, 22,237; stock. 5.5l1. Personal and Local. pr. A. R. Coleman and T. E. Gary have returned from a visit to Dr. T. r. Gary's plantation. pr. Gary will return tomorrow.
 The many friends of Miss Henrietta Mullen regret to learn that she is i'll at her home on Broad Street. Leo Leva was admitted to the bar this afternoon and has formed partnership with R. c. Young. J. D. Mayer and his son Oscar Meyer of Portland, Oregon, are the guests of Hon. M. J. Meyer. E. P. Galt is attending a meeting of the Alabama State Pharmacy Board in Anniston.
 Claude Stewart will on Monday become a member of the firm of H. H. Stewart | & Go.
 l Captain D. B. Edward, prominent citi- zen of South Side, spent today in the city.
 Sam Lacy who Is III at the home oi relatives in the city was better today. | Ford Hollis. a prominent merchant of Thomasto was in the city today. R. E. Lutz, trafflc manager of the West Point route. is in the city. O. M. Cawthon has recovered from an illness of two weeks. E. P. Lacy left today for a weeks visit to Evansville. Han. J. F. Milhous of Orrvilie was in Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
EXTENDING TELEPHONE LINE

It Will be Run From Eutaw to Livingston. ,,...
 Eutaw. Oct 16-(Special.)-A crew of forty to fifty men have been sent here by the Southern Bell Telephone Company to complete its line south of this point They will commence work at once and build from here to Livingston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Personal and Local.

Dr. A. R. Coleman and T. B. Gary have returned from a visit to Dr. T. r. Gary's plantation. pr. Gary will return tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Caught in Beltinr.

Lee oJnes a negre employed at the schuh Miller Lumber Company one mile east of Selma, was caught in the belting of the machinery and hurled around . shaft five times this afternoon. His thigh, his knee and leg was broken, but he will probably recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

The many friends of Miss Henrietta Mullen regret to learn that she is i'll at her home on Broad Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Could Not Get List.

it's columns. but Mir. Kennedy testified that the advertising had not cost him
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau.
 Selma, Oct. Is.
 Interest on the municipal building honda was paid yesterday for the first time.
 The bonds. the par value of which ia s2S.0oo. were issued on April Is and as inc interest on them Is paid semi-annuaiIy. the first payment became due yesterday. The interest at per cent for six months amounted to $S00. The bonds were pur- chased on Wednesday by Robert P. Man. ley and the City National Bank has made the payment accordingly
 President Peacock Plays Judge.
 Mayor Atkins Is absent today and Hon. w. R. Peacock, President of the City Council. this morning presided over the Mayors Court. Mir. Peacock presided with dignity and fairness No cases of general interest were tried, but fines to the amount of $50 were imposed.
 Death of Mrs. Norris. News Is received in Selma that Mrs Louisiana Rutherford Norris died this morning in Birmingham at the home of her son, Frank Norris. Pneumonia was the cause of her death. Mrs. Norris was born in Dallas County over eighty years ago. She was the widow of the late VII |. liam J. Norris, pioneer resident of Sell ma, and she lived in this city nearly all of her life. She moved to Birmingham a few years ago. She is survived by three children. Mrs. D. M. Scott of Selma, Frank Norris of Birmingham and Mrs. Howard Franklin of Nashville. The fu- neral will take place from the Church Street Methodist Church of Selma Sunday afternoon.
 Death of J. B. Dunwody. J. B. Dunwody died at his home in this city at late hour last night after being i'll with typhoid fever for three weeks. The remains were shipped this afternoon to Waterboro, g. C., where they will be inferred.
 Mir. Dunwody was 70 years of age. He came to Selma year ago and was em- ployed as bookkeeper. He was broth- CT to John H. Dunwody of Selma. by whom he Is survived, and to Miss Mary Dunwody of waterboro. He leaves other relatives in South Carolina. Real Estate Transfer. |. The following transfer of real estate was recorded today by the Probate Court; Henry Gardner to Taylor Parkman. lot 45 by 125 feet on the east side of Sylvan Strett; consideration. $s50.
 Railroad Man Hurt. Deans Barber an eanploye of the South- ern Railway fell on the platform at Greensboro tonight and sustained painful, but not serious injuries, his back being badly bruised. Mir. Barber was brought to his home in Selma tonight and given surgical attention.
 Caught in Betting.
 Lee oJnes a negre employed at the schuh Miller Lumber Company one mile east of Selma. was caught in the belting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

Leo Leva was admitted to the bar this afternoon and has formed a partnership with R. c. Young.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17
Railroad Man Hurt.

Deans Barber an eanploye of the South-
 ern Railway fell on the platform at Greensboro tonight and sustained painful, but not serious injuries, his back being badly bruised. Mir. Barber was brought
 to his home in Selma tonight and given surgical attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

J. D. Mayer and his son Oscar Meyer of Portland, Oregon, are the guests of Hon. M. J. Meyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

|. The following transfer of real estate was recorded today by the Probate Court:
 Henry Gardner to Taylor Parkman, lot 45 by 125 feet on the east side of Sylvan Strett; consideration, $350.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-10-17

E. P. Galt is attending a meeting of the Alabama State Pharmacy Board in Auniston
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
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The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17

ceived by Fl. A. Busick. the leading
merchant.
Mrs. A. Kelley, of Meridian,
visited her sister, Mrs. ". H. Berry
hill this week.
Fl. A. Busick has just received q
carload of Royal G Fertilizer, the
best fertilizer sold.
j. A. Taylor and Son are selling IL
1-2 cent outings at 10 cents. Sac
change in in their ad.
Mr. and. Mrs. s. A Baker have been
visiting their parents, Mr.. and Mrs
Berryhill, the past week.
Sidney l.. McLaurin is in Hot
Springs spending a few weeks, and
will return about Christmas.
Charlie Morgan has sold his barber
shop to Mr. Little, and has returned
to his home at Pelahatchiie.
Always visit Busick's when in
Brandon, if you go home before going
there, you will feel as if something is
undone.
The Rev. James T. Bovill will
hold services at ST. Luke's church, on
Sunday night, December 27th, at Z
O'Clock.
Tho Brandon ''Sunbeams will have
Christmas songs and ROTATIONS at
the school house December o. Every
body invited.
Get the railroad back in town, and
waste places will be built up, pres
perity will come to US and once again
we will be in the swim.
Mrs. VIM Walker has been appoint
ed by Gov. Longino, commission I
for Rankin county to manage its eg.
hibit for the st. Louis fair. .
The Daughters Of the Confederacy
held meeting of Importance Wed
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17

Mercantile Co.. The new firm will
occupy the building belonging to
Waddell and May. The business is
incorporated, and the rincipal stock
holders are W. III. Waddell, L. S. May
and G.. w. White
A very prominent social function
in colored society this week was the
marriage last night of Prof. T. j. Har
ris and Miss Desiree McBeth, at the
Methodist church. Tom is principal
of the colored school at this place and
stands very high with both white and
colored, while the bride is highly
respected. We wish forthem a long,
happy and prosperous life.
Tyrian Masonic lodge has elected the
following officers for the ensuing year
L. S. May, W. NJ. r. V. Shields, S.
W.; G. O. Robinson, J. W.; J. 7.
Shields, Treas; J. W. Birdsong,
Sec. ; J. A. Morris. Tyler. The lodge
held meeting Monday night and con-
ferred the Fellowcraft degree on E.
R. Hendon and W. T. Williams. The
new officers will be installed OH the
18th.
The News acknowledges receipt of
the following invitation: 'Mr. and
Mrs John McHenry Peters request the
honour Of your presence at the mar
riage Of their daughter Lillian and
Doctor Richard Henry Hudnall, on
Wednesday afternoon, December the
thirtleth. at three o'clock, First Bap-
fist church, Lynchburg, Va
Miss Belle Mcfarland, of Porte
Lavaco, Texas, is the charming guest
of her cousin, Mrs. VIM. Walker
She is daughter of Miss Callie Jayne
who was one of Brandon bellies in the
old days and was married here soon
after the war to DIR. Mcfarland, one
of Rankin county's most successful
sons We hope Miss Mcfarland will
extend her stay among US and fall IN
love with our town.
Mack Lawrence, 'nervy' youth
of Vicksburg, was yanked before the
mayor Sunday afternoon on a charge
of shooting within the corporate lin.
it's of the town. He plead guilty and
was fined SIS. The young man was
out riding with young ladies, and
while on College street, near Sheriff
Crooks residence, he was seized with
a desire to shoot, and forthwith pulled
his pearl handle weapon and shot to
his hearts content. This is a matter
tor he grand jury to investigate. He
should be indicted and given a Jail
sentence for SO fagrantly dlsregarding
the law, especially on the Sabbath.
Miss Jessie May Kersh has returned
The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1903-12-17
LOCAL NEWS


Ed Henry is at home from Vicks-
burg.
New rugs, all style patterns, at Fl
A. Busick's.
"Pansy" Flour is going in rush
at FL. A. Busick
Beich's and Stewards fine candies
at FL. A. Busick's.
Go to W. G. Barnes for all kinds
fancy groceries.
Bananas, grapes pears apples and
\ roanges at Busick's
Nuts. raisins. currants, citron and
extracts at Busick's.
|. New peckties from Chicago just re-
j ceiyed at Busick' IS.
If you have land to sell, enlist it
with Henry and May.
1t might be good idea to begin
preparing new resolutions.
Go to Barnes store for all your
Xmas fruits. candies, etc.
The most suitable Xmas presents to
he had in Brandon at Busick's.
r. f. Brown is assisting W. G.
Barnes during the holiday rush.
Miss Kate Berryhill is visiting hel
sister. Mrs. S. A. Baker, at Fisgah
Don't fail to try some of those fine
mixed pickles. Heinz AT. Barnes.
greensboro Wagons and buggies, The
/ best made at W. G. Barnes, cheap fol
the cash
New furniture and crockery just re.