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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
DusPENsARY LAW TESTED.
Constitutionality of Walker County
 Law Attacked.

Jasper, Feb. z5.-(Special.)-The cas' filed by S. !. Childers. seeking to test the constitutionality of the Walker County dispensary law, enacted during the last session of the State Legislature was heard in tho Circuit Court here yesterday, Judge Ray presiding. The case was argued by counsel. and Judge Ray Is expected to render his decision tomorrow, which 1t Is generally considered will be in favor of the dlspensary. he giving the benefit of the doubt in favor of the law.
 The grounds of unconstitutionaiity al leged are as to the legality of passage, |, being claimed that notice and proof as required by the constitution was not made in the Senate until the bill had been sign- ed by the Governor and the question sub mitted to a vote of the people of the County. it being claimed that there was no law at the time of the vote; that the notice and proof was merely pasted in the Senate Journal, which they claim is con- trary to the provisions of the constitu' tion The case will be carried to the su. preme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
ALLEGED MURDERER CAUGHT.
Lark Johnson Captured in Indian
 Territory. is in Jail.

AAEA VOuADOA NupbuECu All &ANA0A
 Territory, is in Jail.
 Montevallo, Feb. 25.-(Special. )-Lark Johnson, charged with the murder og John LaYley, and who was captured in the Indian Territory about ten days ago, was yesterday turned over to Sheriff Cox, of this coun- ty, and he Is now in jail at Columbiana.
 Johnson was known at Krebs. I. T., where he was captured, as Will Jones, and had been working in the coal mines there for the past three months. Atten- ton was first drawn to him there by his association with two tough negroes who were under police surveillance. A letter written to Johnson from Montevallo ac- cidentally fell into the hands of United States Deputy Marshal R. w. Miller of Krebs, and a letter was at once written to the authorities here. The corres- pondence which followed, together with a photograph of Johnson which was sent to Krebs led to the arrest of the negro Mayor M. D. Reed, and Deputy Marshal Miller, of Krebs, arrived in Columbiana last night with the prisoner. took the sheriff's receipt for him and came to Montevallo today. They were paid the reward offered for Johnson's arrest, and left in the evening for Montgomery to get the reward offered by the State.
 Johnson was indicted by the grand jury some months ago for murder. Court convenes in May. There was some ex- citement at first when 1t was learned Johnson was in jail, but the law will be allowed to take its course.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Republican Committee Active.

A leading Republican is authority for the statement that the Republicans ol Alabama will have congressional candi date in the field in the next election in every one of the nine districts of tn, State, with possibly the third excepted In the Seventh District today arrangements were made for district convention. III the Fourth District the Lily White Re publicans have named J. W. Kitchens L. the Congressional candidate. The Black and Tans are to nfsme 8 candidate also The following names are given in the dis tricts in which there will most likely be Congressional candidates:
 First District-E. H. Hubbard, Mobile
 Second Distrlct-Julius Sternfeldt.
 Fourth District-J. W. Kitchens (nomi. nated), W. F. Aldrich of Shelby, l.. II. Reynolds of Chiffon.
 Fifth District-Hon. James Judkins of Elmore. Joseph c. Manning of Tallapoosa Convention to be held March $.
 Sixth District-P. M. Long of Walker Judge Lunsford of Marion.
 Seventh District-No name given yet.
 Eighth District-O. w. Hundiey.
 Ninth District-James Bowron, Colonel T. H. Aldrich. Judge Montgomery, James Carter Cook, General Fred s. Ferguson. The Committee will meet March to fix date for District convention.
 It Is announced that at the State Con- vention of the Republicans called for May 10 candidates will be named for the Su- preme Court and Chairman of the State Railroad Commission. T. H. Aldrich James Bowron, Frank Lathrop of Bir- mingham and B. W. Walker of Montgom- cry, are mentioned for the position on the Railroad Commission. The Republicans anticipate that B. B. Conner will be the Democratic candidate for Chairman of the State Railroad Commission,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
NO OBSTACLE BY COMPANY.
Admiral Porter Thinks Panams Canal Company Will Transfer
 Concession.

Paris, Feb. 25.-conversations which have occurred between NJ. Bo president of the Panama Canal Company and Am bassador Porter show that in the opinion of the former no obstacle will he placed by the compuany in the way of the transfer of the concession to the United States. At the Colombian legation the hope Is expressed that the United States will delay the purchase of the concession until the French courts pass upon the two applications submitted to them, first an order prohibiting the company from concluding the sale; second. an order that the company recognize the right of Colombia to her shares which the com pany holds, passed with the sovereignty to Panama. The courts have fixed March for the argument
 It was admitted at the Colombian Legation that there is every liklihood of the courts refusing to grant the writ enjoining the company from selling the concession; but every effort will be hade to retain the ownership of the Colombian shares in order that Colombia may profit in the distribution of the money paid for the concession.
 Beyond this litigation the Legation does not expect that any action will be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
THEY ACTUALLY
 DO THE WORK.
Food Eaten is Worthless Unless Di- gested-Some Stomachs Must
 Have Help.

Food taken into the Stomach which, from the nature of the food or the con- dition of the stomach, Is not dlgested, is worse than no food at all. This Is a true statement as far as 1t goes and a great many dyspeptics go only this far with their reasoning. They argue with themselves that because their stomachs do not do the work given them, they must be given less work; in other words they must be starved. It would be just as sensible for a business man who Is unable to do all his own work to cut down his business to his own capacity as 1t Is for man to starve himself to re- lieve his stomach. The sensible business man employs help and goes forward with his business. Likewise the sensl- ble dyspeptic will employ help for his stomach and give his body proper nour- lshment.
 Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets actually do the work assigned to them. They relieve weak and overburdened stomachs of a great portion of digestive action. Their component parts are identical with those of the digestive fluids and secretions of the stomach and they simply take up the grind and carry on the work just the same as a good. strong, healthy stomach would do it.
 On this account Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are perfectly natural in their ac- ton and effects. They Go not cause any unnatural or violent disturbance in the stomach or bowels. They themselves digest the food and supply the system with all the nourishment contained in what is eaten and carry out Nature s plans for the sustenance and mainte- nance of the body.
 How much more sensible is this method than that employed by many sufferers from weak stomachs. By this means the body and brain get all the good. nutri- tious food they need and the man is properly nourished and equipped to carry on his work and perform his duties He | could not possibly be in proper working condition by starving himself or employ ing some new fangled, insufficient food | that does not contain enough nutrment for a year old baby. A strong man doing strong work must be properly fed | and this applies to the brain as we'll as the body.
 Stuarts Dyspepsia Tablets, by rellev- ing the stomach of its work, enable 1t to recuperate and regain its normal health | and strength. Nature repairs the worr and wasted tissues just as she heals anC | knits the bone of a broken limb, which Is of course not used during the process | of repair.
 stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are for sale | by all druggists at 50 cents a box anC | they are the one article that the drug gist does not try to sell something 1T the place of that's just as good" Theil unqualified merit and success and thu universal demand for them has placec them within the reach of every one. ! Wed-fri-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Major Donner's Home Speech.


 Major F. M. Donner, who is cand- date for the Presidency of the Railroad Commission. tells the story of his speech at Rome. Ga, Tuesday night with much delight. The address was made because c. H. Lavender, formerly of Selma, who had on that day been elected Mayor of the Eternal City. wished few remarks from his old friend and fellow citizen. Major Donner was placed upon the stand and began to speak most felicitously.
 Gentlemen" he said, you have made most happy selection, and -congratu- late you upon the fine man you have chosen to be your Mayor
 But just then a voice from the audito- rum demanded:
 Major, are you dispensary or anti?"
 And Major Donner. with the savoir faire that has won him so many admir- CTS. said, That is aside from the ques- tion, and I say only that I am opposed to monopolles."
 And kind friends pulled him to silence and a back seat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

filed in the United States Court here by the Cosmos Cotton Company of Tar mouth, Nova Scotia, Canada, against the Alabama Great Southern Railway. The suit is based on the allegation that smith and Coughlan. formerly cotton dealers ira Birmingham, shipped short weight cot- ton bales. At is alleged that on April Il, 1908. the plaintiffs received bill of lad ing from defendant railroad for 100 bales of cotton. Attached to the bill of lading was a draft for over 5000. The cotton showed up short, so it is alleged. Other suits of a similar nature are likely to be filed against railroads in this State which handled cotton alleged to have been shipped In split bales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Police Cbief susnended

St. Louis. Feb. 24-Because of the pool riots at Madisonville, H., the mayor of that city has suspended Patrick McCam- bridge. chief of police. and Patrolman Street. Mayor Coyle appointed Sergeant Meehan acting chief of police The ofi- cers named were among those indicted and arrested for participation in the riots.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Hobson is Proeressine.

A special from Vernon says that Capt. Richmond Pearson Hobson. who Is mak- ing the campaign against Col. John H.
 Bankhead for Congress in the Sixth Dis trict, is meeting with encouragement on his tour of the district and is confide 1t of victory in the primaries on April Il. Next week Captain Hobson will enter Fayette County, Colonel Bankhead's 8 home county. Hobson clubs are being or ganized in all the counties in the district
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Knox Will Not Run.

Hon. John B. Knox of Anniston, Presi- dent of the late Constitutional Conven- ton and one of the leading lawyers in the State, was in Birmingham today and announced that he was not a candida for delegate at large to the National Dem ocratic Convention to be held in St. Louis Mir. Knoxs name has been frequently mentioned for the position of delegate at large to the national convention. He served twice in this capacity and Is will ing to assist friends in this direction.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Whita Minar Killad.

Tom Bryson, white. employed in the ore mines at Rceders. south of here. met a horrible death this morning. He was pre- pairing shot in the ore when the ex- plosion of dynamite took place. The mans jugular vein was severed. His a flow of blood, which prolonged the mans life about five hours. The mines are operated by the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Selma Cotton Market.

The quotations in the Selma Gotten Market were nominal today. The report that cotton was sold Tuesday on a bass of II 1-2 cents was erroneous. the few bales changing hands being sold at 14 I-i. The movement yesterday was: Re- ceipts 10; shipments. 10; since September 1. receipts. S5, ,i62; shipments, S1. AIS; stock, A045,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
NEWS OF CENTRAL CITY
poNrrR WANTS JOINT DEBATE
 WTTH CANDIDATES.
Two Orphans Bun Away from sum merAeld Home-Plans to Have Baseball in Selma Under
 Y, M. c. A.
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Feb. 25. Major F. M. Donner. candidate for the presidency of the Railroad Commission, is making an active canvass in the inter est of his election and will, in short time. issue challenge to other candi- dates to meet him in joint debate in Sel- ma. The challenge will be addressed cs. pecially to B. B. Conner. John V. Smith and Robert J. Lowe. Major Donner said today that R. F. Kolb had shown little desire to meet other candidates in joint debate.
 The debate will be arranged by friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Nsrrn Badly Burned.

An unknown negro laid down late last night beside a slag pile at the Ensley fur naces to keep warm. He went to sleep. This morning he was literally covered with molten iron and Is so badly burned that he cannot recover.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Information Wanted.

Persons who have been benefited
 through the use of Thacher's Blood and Liver Syrup will please communicate with "A. H." care The Advertiser of ice. Adv.-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
NEWS or ATHENS.
Elder T. B. Corwine Takes Charg
 of Christian Church.

Athens. Feb. 26.-(special. )-The mem- bers of the Christian Church in this place have called Elder J. B. Corwine of Mis- souri. to the pastorate of their congre- gation in this place. He has accepted and is installed as the pastor. He is one
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

When the breath is foul and the appe- tite disordered, Prickly Ash Bitters is the remedy needed It purifes the stomach. liver and bowels, sweetens the breath, promotes vigor and cheerfulness.
 wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26


 Rev. A. L. Andrews, pastor of the Church Street Methodist Church, is con- valescent after slight illness.
 Miss Ruth Hooper has returned from Birmingham. where she was the guest of Mrs. Pascnall Shook.
 s. P. Heustis, prominent cotton deal CT of New York, was a visitor to Selma today.
 John D. Fabritis has returned home af- ter a delightful stay in New Orleans.
 J. B. Fiske, a prominent cotton man of Montgomery, was in Selma today.
 Dr. c. I. Pegues of Stafford. was a prominent visitor to Selma today.
 William Egleston of Mobile. was reg istered at the Hotel Albert today.
 M. J. Elkin has returned from pleGs- ant visit to Mobile.
 Hon. J. B. Christian of Uniontown. was in the city today.
 Charles whelan of Birmingham, was in the city today.
 Robert Blair. who has been with Veil
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

MT. syd J. Mcintyre and Miss Mollie Mcdonald. two prominent young people, were married last evening.
 MT. Thad Mainer and Miss Ivey Davis were married at the home of the bride one mile above town last evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
20 GENTS OFF DOLLAR.

Saturday last day and no more sale like this for long time. Rsmeua~ Der, you get double amount Of atrnd- ing checlksr this week. Don't sleep on your opportunity.
 Bullock 6 Fleming,
 Leading Shoe House.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
To sTAMp our sarArrpox.
Citizens of Eutaw Hold Mass
 Meeting.


 Eutaw. Feb. 25.--tspecisl.l IA mass meeting of Eutaws citizens was held this week for the purpose of taking some action In regard to smallpox. which has been making headway here for the past two months.
 In accordance with the wishes of the people an ordinance was passed by the town Council to require every one to be vaccinated. This was decided to be the best preventive and to stamp out the Ioathsome disease, Eighteen cases have so far been reported.
 syd P. Steele. one of Eutaw's oldest citizens, having passed the three score and ten mark, was happily married tc Miss Mattie Briggs of Greensboro. yes terday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. P. Anderson oi Greensboro. assisted by Rev. T. D. A Brown of Eutaw. They reached here or yesterday evenings train and are board ing with Mrs. Chambers.
 Mrs. c. c. Dunlap is seriously i'll. Dr Williamson of Tuscaloosa, was called to ane her
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

The Populists have called a meeting of their leaders for the first Saturday in March at which it is expected the party will disband and join in the Democratic primary, April il.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Brothers in Macon, Ca, Is in Selma with his many friends. MT. Blair is en route to New Orleans, where he will be wit McFadden and Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Coal Propsrties Purchssad.

G. B. Mccormack and Erslxine Ramsey have purchased a majority of interest in the Ivy Leaf coal properties mines and ovens at Horse Creek, in walker County. The Ivy Company is capitalized at s5oo.- 000
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Personal and Local.

Hon. Frank V. Evans stan correspond ent of The Birmingham Age-Herald, spent today with his many Selma friends. He left this afternoon for Thomasville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Suit Against A. G. s. A suit for $10OOO damages has been
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
of the anlest minister's In thas dsns1i

nation.
 Sheriff Puryear has returned from K4nr
 sas City. Mo. where hs vent to bfiaN
 Fletcher Hull. wanted In this county 1u charge of murder in the first de8rce. Hull expresses himself pleased at being again in his home county and says that
 he was tired of lodging and going under
 assumed names. He gave the Sheriff ne trouble and came willingly. He is in 5atl
 where he will remain until his trial in the summer.
 Henry Christensen. an Athens boy, now living in Chattanooga, has just received
 letters granting patent on an invsntlnn.
 a machine that does away with one man
 and saves two barrels of four daily in | all cracker factories. One is now in op-
 eration in the factory the inventor SUI perintends in Chattanooga. His other in- vention is a cake mixer and cutter. He has been offered $25.0o0 for the first men~
 toned patent.
 The members of the Cumberland Pres- ] byterian congregation in this place have extended a call to Rev. Mir. Denson of
 Missouri. and he has accepted the sarae. l to the pastorate of their congregation al this place. He is man of middle age. is a splendid speaker and has the prom Ise of being most acceptabls pastor !
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
OZARK OCCURRENCES.

Rev. Ransom Deal Died at Mizell--
 Two Couples Married.
 Ozark, Feb. 25.-(Special.) )-Rev. Ran som Deal, who was widely known in South Alabama, and much loved by tSS people, died Saturday night. He had gona to his appointment at Mizell's and was spending the night with Rev. Mir. Arnold. He was found dead in bed next morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Because when he fits Glasses, he doesn't scare them and ask a lot of questions that they don't under stand. Our optician is just as care- ful and just as successful in fitting Glasses to children as grown peo- pie.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Mrs. W. H. welch, who has been the guest of Mrs. Jennie Love and Mrs. E. c. Fowlkes. has returned to her home in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Fans Asked to Assist Y. M. 0. A.

EAn8 A8kG0 L0 AS8kBt 4 0A. Os xAs The committee appointed last evening to assist in putting the Young Mems Chris tan Association ball team on firm financial footing has issued the following appeal:
 To the Ball Lovers: Do you want good baseball this summer? If you do. Inc Y. M. c. A. will be able to put the very best team in the field that 1t has ever had. and the players are enthusiastic. but in order to do so. fund of not less than $4oo Win have to be subscribed to buy uniforms. fix grounds, and leave a small surplus on hand to pay any deficit which may arise to pay guarantees which have to be given in order to get first class teams to come.
 The Association would be glad to de- fray all expenses of the team. but 1t has not the finances but If the citizens want ffrst-class ball for these long summer af- ternoons which will soon confront us, the Physical Department will take the matter in hand. and will give to the low CTS of the sport the best ball that Selma has seen in many years.
 If sufflcient encouragement is received, the committee will wait on the people And ask for this small amount. If the reader is interested. speak to one of the committee as you see him, and give him the amount you desire to subscribe.
 Ernest Lamar. Chairman.
 Adolph Eliasberg,
 William s. Monk, Robert Young,
 Committee.
 A. K. Franklin,
 Physical Director.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

of the candidates. and win be held in the court house of Dallas County. It will probably be scheduled for an early date. Major Donner said today that he felt confident of success. He has made an active canvass of many counties and has everywhere met with cordial reception.
 The local lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers has endorsed Ma jor Donner's candidacy, and 1t Is expected that the other lodges of the order will take the same action
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
WANTED-To BUY.

WANTED-TO buy a horse: must be gentls snd not more than oc 8 years old. Weight atout 900 pounds. A. G. Rhodes 6 Son Co.
 I PAY higher prices for old line life insuF. ance policies than companies themselves. w H. Ferguson. no Title Guarantee Building Birmingham. 26t-o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
Orphans Run Away from Home.

OAPANAs &suA 0WHy AEOu Aomes
 Two little girls, whose home is in the Methodist Orphans Home in Summer day evening and for short time their absence caused consternation in the fa- culty of the asylum The girls, after leav- ing the asylum. went to the home of R. C. Callen, Mir. Cailen kindly sent the little runaways back to the home In Sum merfield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
WANTED.

WANTED-To rent-Snall cottage with sani- tary connections; western portion city. Ad- dress Yorel, care Advertiser, giving location and price.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Rev. A. L. Andrews, pastor of the Church Street Methodist Church. is con- valescent after slight illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

Mrs. c. c. Dunlap is seriously Ill. Dr. Williamson of Tuscaloosa, was called to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
WANTED-SALESMEN.

AT once. Thirty bright. hustling map sales- men. Magnificent new map from late sur vey. Special proposition. Must apply promptly. State age and experience. Huds- ins Co, Atlanta, Ga. 6t-5
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
MISCELLANEOUS.

COMMENCING Feb. 26th. prices of fec will be as follows: To saloons soda fountains, butcher shops. etc. 25 cente per 100 pounds others 35 cents per 100 pounds. where books pounds in any quantity. WoolfoIk Ice Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26

LADIES. clean your kid gloves with the dry cleaner; 1t is not liquid; leaves no odor and can be used while the gloves are on the hand. For sale only by E. c. Fowler. Drug
 E!st su-wd-fr- 56t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-26
wAETED-MALE HELP.
HELP wANTED.

WANTED-Lady or gentleman that can fur. nish best references 10 work a section Of CS Ihe entire county in which they reside. Good proposition; liberal commission to agents. Ad. INFORMATION WANTED-Persons who have been benefited through the use Of Thacher' 3 Blood and Liver Syrup will please communi- cate with "A. H." care The Advertiser. tf-23
 WANTED-Fifteen white girls and five white boys. Call early Monday morning. We can also place two young men stenographers and 0evsral clerks. Alabama Employment Bureau.