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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
THREE SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
A Terrible Tragedy i'm West Virginia
Caused by jealousy.
1snecial 10 News and Ohseryer.l


Huntington, w. Va, Dec. 26-
last night, Lucian Lucas and his
brother, Ira Lucas, were shot dead
by an assassin or assassins, and Oc-
tavo Adkins, a neighbor, was wounded
and is dying
The three young men lived about
half mile from Midkiff, Lucian
Lucas, the older one of the party, be-
ing in company With a. young women
named Martha WeIlman
In going through a belt of woods
the party was fired on, Ira Lucas, the
only one Of the party having a re-
vOlver, returning the shots.
The girl chung to her sweetheart,
j.ucian Lucas, until he, too, was shot
toward the village screaming and gave
the alarm. The assassin fired several
shots at her as she fled.
When the other church attendants
reached the scene, Lucian Lucas was
lying across the track. His brother
was lying against the bank. n his hand
was a revolver, and two of its cham
bers were empty. Adkins was the only
one who manifested signs of life. He
did not for moment regain con-
seriousness, and the physicians say he
never WILL
Miss Wellman is a nerous wreck
in consequence of the awful exper-
fence.
Two weeks ago a young man of the
community had trouble with Lucian
Lucas over the Wellman girl, and at
that time he told Lucas that if he was
ever caught in her company again he
would rue it. This young man will
probably be placed under arrest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
The Colorado Damaged by Fire.
(By the Associated Press.

New York, Dec. 26.--The steamship
Colorado of the Mallory Line ard part
of the cargo were damaged by fire and
water today to the extent of from $50
600 to 5000, according 10 the esti-
mate of the firemen. The Colorado ar
rived IN port on Saturday from
Brunswick, Ga. with a cargo of lum-
Eer rosin and cotton. The fire was
confined to the cotton. 1t is thought
to have originated from spontaneous
combustion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
ARRAY at Logging Camp.

Especial to News and Observer
Elizabeth City, N c., Dee. 26-In
a logging camp near Old Trap a
number of negroes engaged in an af-
fray in which one man was shot in
the leg, another had his finger shot
off and a third was badly beaten about
the head NVhiskey was at the bottom
of the trouble.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
Knocked From Top of Train.

Especial to News and Observer
Goldsboro, n. c., Dec. .26.-Gordon
Grant, of Wilmington. who had just
taken position as flagman on the
A. C. L., was knocked from the
cupola of the caboose car by the pro-
iectiue spout of a water tank, near
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
SEVEN MEN ARE KILLED.
A Collision of Passenger Trains on the
Southern in Illinois.
Especial to News and Observer

Especial to News and Observer
Louisville, Ky, Dec. 26.-The pas
senger train which left st. Louis at 3
O'Clock Saturday night on the South
ern Railway collided head-on with the
passenger train leaving Louisville at
about the same hour near MaudS
Station, H., yesterday. One passenger
and six employees We're killed and two
passengers and eight employees were
slightly injured.
An operator failed to deliver an or
der naming a meeting point for the
trains.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27

Dudleys, a few miles South OF Golds-
horo, and so badly injured that y
was found necessary to send him 10
the emergency hospital here: Al Ias'
reports he was said to be niue pet
ter, but it is not yet known Whether
his injuries are of dangerous chaf-
acter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27

Our aches and pains would not be
50 bad if they don't get busy at the
wrong time and in the wrong place.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-12-27

When some men fail to make hit
they try to blame it on the hammer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
HOMEFOR CONGREESSMlEN
WORK BEGUN FOR GREAT OF
 FICE BUILDING.
Representatives Look Forward With Satisfaction to Its Completion, '
 for Now the Capitol is .,, "Dry" at Both Ends.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Colorado Building,
 Washington, Feb. ].
 At last workmen have begun to rage the buildings that occupy the groLnd south of Capitol Park and adjoining IL upon which is to be erected the great office building of members ot the House Of Representatives. Members are con- templating the work with great deal of satisfaction, but only those who are as sured of not being disturbed in their hold upon Congressional life are lookl;.5 at the enterprise with q pleasure tGit is unmarred; for it is not likely that ,1e | orfice building for either House can be completed before long about the Sixtic. c.n Congress.
 Those who are now doing business :n l the Fifty-eighth Congress are expectant of no little enjoyment of official life m the new business annex to the House Every Senator hasa room paid for Dy the Government, either a committee or | an individual room. Most of the rooms of the latter class are in a building ad- Joining Capitol Park on the north side, formerly known as 'The Maltby," and now as the Senate Annex"
 After a Senator gets into his second term he usually Is made chairman of some committee, even if he is a minority member, and so has committee roonl Sometimes the committees are quite in- consequential in point of business trans actions, but they serve a handy purpose. For instance, Senator Pettus Is Char man or the Senate Committee on the D;s- position of Useless Papers in the Execu- tive Departments. Now the House mcul- bers, unless they are chairmen of com mittees. have no committee room quar- ters ct the expense of tn eGovernment, where they can receive their friends, keep library and sideboard and work when needtul.
 The Senate has for ninety Senators sixty-scven standing and select comm.,- tees and room for each and every Se:- ator who is not a chairman of a com mlttee. The House has but sixty com mittees for 3S6 members, and no mem- Der has proprietary interest in a com mittee room unless he is the chairman Of the committee to which it is assigned
 One Of the prime causes of the pros- pective pleasure in the erection is m Lhe Tact that the House Office Building will | nave ample space allotted for restaurant | privileges, along with which will so the | privilege of dispensing liquor. The pro. | mpltory law which embraced the House | end Of the Capitol last year toward the l close or the session and which went into | ehect and tuh sway at the present ses- son. has caused a great deal Of chafing l among members. Also the restaurant managers are kicking; they have been | Tor years getting quarters rent-free but are complaining bitterly that all their | chances Of proht are dissipated now that | the prohibition is ruling. They st;lI | serve a la carte in the restaurants but potr the service and the quality of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

fare have much deteriorated since spir- ituous, vinous and malt liquors were cut out.
 The story of the present prohibition law for the Capitol Is somewhat beguiling. The House. as joke, placed a provision
 in the lminigrdtion bill in the last Con-
 gress that no liquor should be sold in the Capitol building. With big show of respect for tempersn nee. the House N0tSd for H, thinking assuredly that as usddl, seeing the House about to do q foolish, | 1ll-con Sidered thing. 1t would be stricken out by -1the, wise gid->meh of the -Scntre. But the Senators, who were more accu3- toned to having. their own bufRets ln their own committee looms, thought 1t
 would be a still. greater joke to leave tlle prohibition clause just as the House it. selt had fixed it. So with due prudence, having laid in fresh stocks of wet goods in their committee rooms, he Senator B sent the immigration bill back to the
 House with both ends of the Capitol voted dry. Formerly in the Senate res | taurant only bottled beer and light wines had been served. On the House side 1t | was everything goes ill the way of
 drinks. 1t was the custom of the bOlder | more bibulouS and convival Senator g, | when thirsty, to take a walk along tle
 ninth of a mile length of the Capitol 10 | the House side to get drinks of whiskey, | brandy or something equally strong and | at the same time mix with the House | boys"
 The prohibition act has really made no l dppTeCldDle QlHeTeHCe Tn the SODrlety OI Congressman. As rule they arc just
 as sober as the average business m ln | outside. and as a rule they were alwi, s | so. The instances of intoXication amo lg Congressmen remarked by Tom Watson
 and NJ. W. Howard of Alabama, when
 they were in the House, were eXtrem ely
 eXceptionaal. There never was a time
 whn drunkenness was common or pre-
 vailed to any notorious extent among any
 set of Congressmen. Since the Capitol went dry, from time to time eacn day
 groups of members may be seen, whiie the House is in session, going forth Tn
 thelr wraps, seeking drams. They are
 the sort who would not be without it, if
 they had to walk half day to get 1t. Thus 1t is that members contemplate with deep pleasure the building of office
 quarters Some of the more thoughtful
 are shaking their heads. They are loox-
 ing to the time when the new building with its luxurious committee rooms and convenient rathskeller, will be so alldr- ing that 1t will be difficult to get a QCU- rum to do business.
 R IT Watkins
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

These made by Duffy's dur ing the past years better than other comh of medicines for coughs, colds, catarrh grip, pneumonia, consumption and all throat and lung prescribed by 1000 doctors cluvely than 1000 hospitals It's an absolutely pure gentle nvigorang tonic and stimuan disease germs.
 Duffys Pure Malt whkey enriches the blood stimulates the circulation the heart and brings into healthy
 action all the body brain and muscle It cures malaria chills and all low levers l valuable for weakened diseased conditions from vhateyer cause a promoter of long hemakes the old young and keeps the young strong.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Conecuh Commit+ao

Evergreen, Feb. 6.-(Special l-The County Democratic Executive Committre met here today and made provisions for a primary April 11th. The rules laid dov% by the State Committee We're adontcd evl cept as to the plurality plan. inc n,A- jority rule being i substituted, A second county officers the date of the scroSG election being fixed for April 3Oth T6a meeting was harmonious and well nt- tended. When the business of the meet ing was concluded Chairman Dunn ton dered his resignation and C. s .Rabb u,as elected in his stead.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
WANTED.

Good men to cut 4-foot split pine wood at 70 cents. and 2-foot split pine wood at S5 cents per cord. settlement every two weeks. High and dry location, pine hills I. c. R. R., TOT miles above New Orleans. La. Address BRENTWOOD LUMBER CO,
 Fernwood, Pike County, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

T feel it my duty to speak a good word for your wonderful whiskey. I am in my 18th year, and. feel the need of stimulant every day.
 "Dufty's Pure Malt swhisieyi win cer- tainly. help;;any old mcn to keep young. and acts as soothing 5inHuence on the system. f- -'-''' '' -'----
 Tt IS good that such a remedy is so easily to be obtained, and I cannot speak too highly of it."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
cn,cHxsTrR.a ENGLISH
Trustee's Sale.

Pursuant to an order made by the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Alabama in bankruptcy in the mat. ter of C. F. Ingram. bankrupt the undersigned will proceed to sell for cash by sealed bids the entire stock of goods. wares, merchandise and store fixtures, located in storehouse form erly occupied by the said C. F. Ingram. in the town of Hatchechubhee, Russell County, Ala bama. belonging to the said bankrupt estate e particular inventory of which Is on file m said bankrupt court and can be seen upon ap. or to me Sealed bids will be received by me at Montgomery Ala, until Saturday, Feb. IS' 2t W. B. sNoDGRAss. Trustee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

was selected by the board to fill out the unexpired term of Crow
 While MT. Crow now has only one leg, he insists that he can discharge all of the duties of Marshal. and a majority Uf the citizens of the town seem to agree with him, as he was elected by a hand some majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
AUTAUGA COMMITTEE.
Only One Primary Will Be Held in
 That County

Prattville. Feb. 6.-CSpecial )-The AG- tauga Democratic Executive Committee met this week and adopted the rules as laid down by the State Committee for the holding of a primary. Its action ;n thls regard seems to have met with gen. eral approval by the party leaders in the county.
 There was some diversity of opinion among the committee as to nominating candidates for the office of Board of Roy enue. Some wished it by commissioner districts, as done heretofore. and others acsiTed it done by the whole county, anG the latter plan was finally adopted
 The day for holding county primary is April Il, and the plurality plan Was adopted instead of the majority plan, as was used the last primary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

"I am S5 years old and in fine health. Have lived in, Lisbon. N., H., 36 years and attend ot my business persanolly every day. T have used Duffy's. Pure Malt Whis- key as a medicine only, and found it the best tonic and stimulant I eyer tried. longer by using. it.. ass< 1t prolongs life, and I want my friends to know of it's merits so they may do as. I have done. and keep fortified against disease by talk Whiskey.
 T would not recommend whiskey as a beverage, but Duffy's Pure Malt as medicine does proleng life"
 IRA B. GOULD.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

The wholesome truth is simply told. Improved Gas Stoves do manifold
 The work that coal or wood stoves can. Why then retain the old time ways, Why not let in the sunshine rays Install Gas stove---be a happy manl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

"I am native of Lisbon. N. H.. and in
 my. 9th year. As old age creeps on something is needed to keep the wheels of
 the body machinery in motion. and have found nothing as good as Duffy's Pure
 Malt whiskey, for that purpose. Nothing
 ever used brings so much comfort and,
 while l. do not believe in the use of liquor as a-drink, can cheerfully recomz
 mend this as the best tonic in the world for old age." GEORGE F. SAVAGE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
BOTH FATALLY BURNED.
Mother and Daughter Meet Death
 From Flames.

Greenville. Feb 6.-(Special )-The par ticulars of the fatal burning of Mrs. T. H. Brook and her daUg Ughtcr of Oaky Streak, which occurred Monday, have just reached Greenvllle.
 Miss Pauline Brook, d young woman of IT or IS years of age, was standing III front of a fire in her home last Monday afternoon when her dress caught il. C. She called to her mother, who canle quickly to her assistance. In the meth CTS eagerness to extinguish the flames her own dress took fire, and soon both were burning. They ran out of the house into the yard. and the mother got to a tub of water and succeeded in putt igy out the fire, but not until she was ia tally burned. Both lived and suffere d until Tuesday. when death relieved them.
 "Wednesday they were buried at Oaky- Streak. the entire nei2hhorhood going out to pay the last sad tribute to them.
 Mrs. Brook was tfe wife of MT. Y. h. Brook. one of this cOunty's substantial and highly esteemed citizens. who has d large number of relatives and friends in the county.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

The County Democratic Executive Cdmmittee met here today. The proposi- ton of the Populsts to unite with the ,,,ittee selected from both parties styled the Dale County Executive Committee, !" was reflected because it proposed the crea ton of a new party without State or National affiliations and did not men tion fealty to either the Democratic party, or the primary nominees.
 After taking this action. the commit tee put up the bars good and strong against the Populists in the coming pri-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Thomas Crow was today elected Mar shal of Courtiand. defeating A. J. Nj or- ris. the present incumbent. Crow has been Marshal of the. town for a number of years and held the office up to o. tober g. when in an attempt to arrest d
 negro, he was shot so seriously in the leg that amputation was necessary. Morris
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Duffys Pure. Malt Whiskey contains no oi is the only whiskey ecognzed by the medi- cine. This is a qua rantee
 cAuTlON-When you ask for Duffy's Pure Malt Whskey De sure you get the genuine Interruptions dealers ne excellence of this preparation will cheap mutations and Malt Whiskey substitutes which put the market for profit ony which, relieving sick positively harmful. Demand "Duffys' you get it. is the only absolute MaItWhskey contains medicinal, heath- giving qualities Duffys Pure Malt Whiskey is sold in sealed bottles only; bulk Look for the mark the .Od Chemist" on the label and be certain the seal the unbroken Beware of reflled kottles. -.
 Sold by all druggists groeers. Medical booklet Duffy'sl Whskey Co., Rochester, New York E.. G. FOWLER, Wholesale Distributor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

' The Daybreak Fertilizers are here. See our adv. '' Marks G GayleS
 -tu-thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
FIGHT WILL BE HOT IN DALE
Democrats Put up the Bars Agains;
 tho Populists.

Oz,rt Feb. C.-(SpeclaI. l-MarshaII
 ,1oTat6n oHarH, Cbalke- has resigned his ofhce,
 and R. Byrd pnes aee Oefn FagH ap2oe5G@ tempo aaI5SSoed ChaIker to take this step
 eD[1I1 eDd he will try to make some for the fall
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
zEzrsmueuursssuzs1sn 4
 SPECIAL @a I NOTICES.
NOTICE

Naomi Rebeckah Lodge, l. o. 0. F., will meet in their new hall on Feb. 10. next Wednesday night, over the Mont gomery Gro cery Company, Court Square. All members are expected and cordially invited to be present as business of importance will be transacted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

There are from two to four candidates 2nounced for each county office. Whiie the canvass by the various candidates IS Kept up continuously the people go mer- flly on with their work of preparing for the new crops. They are more interested m growing cotton, corn and oats than ln politics.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
Bids Wanted,

Sealed proposals will be received by the un- dersigned until I2 O clock noon. Wednesday Feb. lI 1904 for furnishing the City oi Montgomery with one first-class steam fire en. zine, one chemical engine, two hose wagons four thousand feet of hose. The city reserves tAe right to reject any and all bids.
 R. S. WILLIAMS. tot City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

A short time ago the young ladies rave a Leap Year ball and last night Tho young men of the city gave a ball com plimentary to the young ladies. Re treatments were served and more en- toyable occasion was never had Tn german was led bV Dr. Edward Ken l. rick and Miss Aline Powell. both of this
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
OFFICIAL COUNT IN JACKSON.

List of the Winners in the Recent Primary.
 Scottsboro, Feb. 5.-(Special. )-The of- ticial count was made today by the Dem ocrdtic Executive Committee and the re- suit follows:
 Probate Judge-W. w. Mccutchen. as1. Assessor--W. A. J. Wann, 996.
 Collector-W. D. Rorex, 7S5
 Circuit Clerk-J. M. Swain, 1,1A.
 Treasurer-J. W. Ashmore, 1,019
 Superintendent of Education-Willian Cooper, l,SlS.
 Wilson, 1926 Roach, HOO; McClendon, 1,63l; Horton, 2,12S are the four Commla- SIone-S. .-t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Tax Collector Ridieys books show t:Idt 1855 persons paid their poll tax in this county. Last Saturday there was a big rush tO pay and several paid for thee years in order to get to vote in the pli- mary the following Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

II cannot speak in any words but those ef praise for your Pure Malt Whiskey. And old man like myself needs some, nothing in louid form was ever made to compare with Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as an aid to health.
 "A wine glass at night has delightful effect and insures sound sleep. should neglect to keep 1t in the house. Human Kindness should prompt us to in form others of the benefits to. be obtained from such a source and it gives me pleas ure to testify in your behalf. I am in my 9Oth year and enjoy good health"
 SAMUEL PIKE.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Much fertilizers have been carried out to the farms but it is almost impossible Tor the farmers to make a large crop 1f cotton, because labor cannot be had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

than at any time in the past iorty yea 1S, Isc seen 9"t the e'Te neat farm homes and the new and improved barn and stables; 'eSo,.n TIT 'Te IT, IS more energy and business sn"%h Ji the farm than for many years past
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
FOR SALE Jackson Selected Seed Corn.

The original Jackson corn, from the Craw- ford Jackson Farm raised by Young Jackson and Brother, at Coosada. Ala. Warranted pure and 1908 crop For sale by
 JONES & RAY
 Agents, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Real estate especially good larnting al,ntt,,i; ot ld"fS the country c.5 now at good prices The w were .f'e several farms sold recently from sS'os S1G to slo.ooO The high price of cot, , .rt,,ns strength tO the real estdte mn Ihet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07
se2 PAID IN LAWRENCE.

Only About IUU Dlsfranchised by
 Non-payment of Poll Tax.
 Courtland, Feb. 5.-(Special. .)-The poil tax books were closed Monday nig.t with SS2 poll taxes paid. This leaves only about 100 voters who have failed to qualify in this respect, and from esti- mates made, there will be about 1, 4O( votes in the next general election in Lawrence County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

mary.
 The Populists will now put full ticket in the field and the fight promises to De decidedly hot one. The Daybreak Fertilizers are hers. See our adv. Marks 6 Gayle,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

The improvements to be observed through this country are more marked
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

William Gunter and Miss Carl Mckee were married at the residence of P. l.. Sowell Wednesday by Rev. I. N. Sloan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Every available acre of land in Jack son County will be put in cotton this year. Already the farmers are gettiHg ready to begin blowing and are buying fertilizers. Cotton seed has bought such a fancy price that 1t is feared it will be scarce at planting time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Waukesha, Philadelphia Cream, Neufachatels, Imported Swiss, B41ck, Limburger, Sap Sago, Ham burger Rolls and Dried Herring. Phone 324. STUCKEY'S,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-07

Mrs. Betsy Allen. who lives in Pant Rock Valley. recently celebrated her 1O4tn birthday. Her parents moved to tils county when she was a little girl. She is now living with her great grandson, and is quite feeble, but sits up a part of the time. Her memory is said to be very good and she delights to talk of 'old times"