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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

six years later. while he was on visit to Scale. He was guest of the late Ben Jennings, son of Major Jennings, who had been Uncle Zacfss best friend. It was to secret of perpetual motion and SO far as I know. the Major was the only man to whom he ever exhibited his machine or apparatus. The secret was never dis the slightest idea of the character of the machinery or apparatus upon which Uncle
 Zach iabored for so many years.
 remember a little incident w1icn nap
 nss s zash yus sna THs1 s vie w. ne sGs Se
 gray mare, drove up to the well oy the
 side of the road at Joe Fuiler's place one day at noon. Mir. Fuller Hives there now, by the way. Along side the fsnce @ oe e sne
 one was handing Uncle Zach drink ct and prance. 'sWhoar' cried Uncle Zach:
 sentieman ea 1na iaa hack of ths neck Retreat was in order Bringing his long star down on the old mares back with 8 resounding
 wisack. Uncle Zach started down the road st gallcp nor did he sscksn & spesS sS. uhs., nea hives AnEered for some reason, the bees had stung tho old mare cruelty, nor did
 Uncle Zach and his good wife escape: It heard the old gentleman narrate the incl- dent himself several times after that.
 If I remember aright Uncle Zachs last wife, Mrs. Averef. was an aunt of John
 B. Day of this city. His son. Eugene
 Gordon, was "a preacher. remember off,
 ten hearing q joke told on Major Gordon
 about the first marriage ceremony he per- formed after being ordained minister. The groom was Carroll Jennings and the bride a daughter of the late Colonel VII liam Nicholas Martin of Scale Major Gordon was so nervous that he did not retire at all the night before the marriage. The young couple had planned to take an early morning train for their future home in Texas and Major Gordon was afraid he would not get there on time. He was
 to escort some ladies' from villula to the morning. the ladies were aroused and af- ter they had dressed they found Major Gordon in his carriage at the gate. fuss. ing and fuming about the delay. He would not wait for breakfast, but hurried the ladies off. When the party arrived al the Martin home at Scale, the first faint streak of day was just beginning to dawn in the East. They had to wait for two hours before the first signs of life ap. Ipreacher got through the marriage cere. nlony somehow, but afterward confessed that it was the most trying moment oi his life.
 Uncle Zach Gordon was genial great. hearted man. He could make money. but l like the General, it was difficult for him l to keep 1t. He was pproud of his sons, who were devoted to him. He was a plain I modest, unassuming man. While he waz ever had a regular charge. If he ever
 boasted, it was of the prowess of his son John as a soldier.
 | B. T. Daniel
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HON. ". I. BULLOCK DEAD. He Was . Prominent Citizen of
 North Alabama.


 North Alabama.
 Tuscumbia, Jan. 11.--(Special )-News has been received in this city announc- ing the death yesterday morning of Hon. W. I. Bullock, at an infirmary in Mem phis, whither he had gone for treatment ten days or two weeks ago. He was a prominent citizen of Franklin county, an able and distinguished lawyer, and well and favorably known through the State. He was highly cultured gentleman. and had represented his county and district on numerous occasions in the Isegisla- ture of Alabama. both in the Lower and Upper House, and several years ago made the race for Congress as the Dem- ocratic candidate from the Seventh dis trict.
 Mir Buliock's illness developed several months ago, and receiving no permanent benefit from the local physicians of his home town, Hussellville. he came to Tus- cumbia and spent several days en route to Memphis, where he entered an infirm- ary for special treatment. MT. Bullock was twice married, his last wife, Miss Jeannie Henderson of this city, having died less than year ago, leaving an infant child. The remains reached this city from Memphis this morning, and from here were conveyed to Russellville for interment. He had a host of friends in Tuscumbia, who de- plored his death, He was probably forty years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
SNOW HILL CONGRESS.
Negroes Discuss the Betterment of
 Their Race.

Snow Hill, Jan. u.-(Special. IA few days ago notice was sent out through this and adjoining sections among the farmers, asking them to assemble at the Snow Hill Institute to discuss matters realting to the financial, educational, moral and religious condition of the ne- gro race. And Friday about seventy-nve farmers, ministers and teachers, with their wives, were here, representing Snow Hill. AckersviIie, Hope Well, Farmers Ville, Selma and Minter
 After the reading of the Scripture and prayer by Rev. G. H. Upshaw, Principal
 Edwards made lev remarks teiiIng Sne
 people that they had been called together
 to find out the general conditions of their
 section. ''I want to know" he said, If
 you have any plans on foot for improve
 ment: if you have made enough corn ana
 meat to last you during the year, if you
 have extended your school term. Do you
 insist on having moral and religious min
 isters? Are yo ubuildIng better churches
 What have you done to help yourselves
 since the last conference?
 D. C. Greene of Snow hill, was asked to report for the Snow Hill Station. He
 said that the people have made some iIn- provements sInce the last conference: How do you know that the people of your section are improving morallyT he was asked. "I do not see them handling
 as many jugs as formerly" he replied And they have come together and erect ed a church which is worth about a thousand dollars, and to tniS may pc added about $5O0 worth of school prop erty."
 Peter Palmer, also of Snow Hill, and who owns JO0 acres of land, said that the public school at the Snow Hill sta tion has made some improvements since the last conference. The patrons now pay more to extend the school term. When asked concerning the financial condition Palmer said the negro men trade too much on credit when they are not com i pelled to do so. He said, however, thai this is not so much done now as in for mer years.
 Principal Edwards then put genera \ question, asking how many had mad' | sufficient corn for the year. Ten repOrteS as having done so. and one said that h. | had raised more than enough to do him Four had purchased homeP
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McouEEN Is oAPrATN.

$. A. McQueen was last night elected captain of the Capital City Guards, the only negro military organization in Alas bama, to tiil the vacancy caused by tho death of Capt. A. D. Robinson.
 The election was held under orders oE Gen. w. w. Brandon, Adjutant General and was conducted by Major s. T. WestS colt of the Artillery Battalion and Capts F. r. Baber, Jr., of the Montgomery TruQ Blues.
 Captain Mcqueen was elected after N warm contest over A. C. CafRey R. H~ Carver and Joe Ligoff
 He has b0sn member of the conanan5e for ten years and has the reputation of pelng a good soldier and a reputable ueNf9 citizen. lie was appointed First sefsean1 by Captain Robinson
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Advertiser Bureau,
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6c1kAd fSdAhs AAs
 The City Council of Selma met in regu- lar session with all members except Mr. Elder of the Fourth Ward who was sick. Mayor Atkins's recommendations were as usual adopted by the Council. His ad- vice that bids for furnishing the new city hall should be advertised for and that the old city buildings should be sold was aii- swered with a reference of both matters to the Committee on Public Grounds anu Buidlings The Mayors recommenda- tion that the police force be reduced rom twelve to ten men was based on the fact that the annual revenues of the city nad been reduced by gso0 as 8 result of the Councils refusal to grant licenses 10 tw0 saloons in the Fifth ward, The Council voted to drop Officers wood ana Latnam
 For the investigation of the local theatres facilities for the avoidance or fire and consequent fataItiea. ts. PTesieen. of the Committee on Police and Fire De- partment with the chief of the fire depart ment and the Fire Warden of the Tnird Ward.
 and Cemetery reported that an iron fence for Live Oak Cemetery would cost about q, 600 and that the city should appropriate 1000 for the purpose was concurrS9 ln it being understood that 1,0o0 would pc raised by private subscription.
 The ordinance to regulate the sale of all perishable foods including meats. milk and vegetables was introduced by MT: Berry. It provides for the appointment of an insepctor at a salary of $500 and of his assistants for the inspection of all animals intended for slaughter and Of meats offered for sale and of milk and vegetables offered for sale. All slaughter houses must be constructed according to specification set forth In the ordinance; all diseased meats. Impure milk and de- cayed vegetabie shall be condemned by the inspector and any person offering to sell food thus condemned shall be liable to fine of S100 or Imprisonment for ninety days The ordinance was laid over until the next meeting
 c. J. Grimm was granted license to the Third Ward.
 Petitions from owners of cotton com presses and warehouses for the nearer location of a fire alarm box and from the Pettus Artillery for financial assistance were referred to appropriate committees
 Rodgers Bound Over.
 Thomas Rodgers. a negro porter accused of many thefts from his employers, ull. man, and Sons, after a preliminary trial before Mayor Atkins this morning was bound over in the sum of $5O0 to await the action of the grand jury on charge of grand larceny. In default of bond Rodgers was remanded to Jail
 Nearly $10o worth of goods Rodgers is alleged to have stolen was found in his house. His employees think he stole much more and that he is guilty of a series of thefts covering many months.
 Y. M. c. A. to Elect Officers.
 The annual meeting of the members of the Young Mems Christian Associa- tion will take place in the Association
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keep out of law suits. Do not lie around town on Saturday. (S.) Don't vast money on excursions, whiskey, cheap Jewelry ana Se1 Own a home just as soon as possible; begin beg buying one this year. .do.l A three months school amounts to but little; ex- tend the term to at least six months by vou treat your wife better than you did iast wear. Q2.) Do not be deceived by emiRration agents. Q3.) Give the lessons learned in these conferences to your
 AZ the close of the conference each far ner was given fifteen packages of gar den seed.
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new$ in Brief.

 BUILDING permits were issued yesterday by City Engineer Ford ss follows: To Mrs, H F. Bryan to erect two two-stnry nafne houses on Wilkinson Street between binn and Montgomery streets s4.0oo; 10 mss. Mary E Robinson. to erect one-ssory house on the Norman Bridge Road near the Carter Hill Road. cost S2.6Oo; to Georre F. Haardt & Bro to erect one story brick addition in reaf of tS Com mcrce Street. s22s.
 THE Supreme Court of Alabama met formal ly at noon yesterday, to consider cases coming up from the seventh pivision' which is composed of Calhoun and ad,as cent counties. No opinions were rendered by the Court yesterday and no business .. was transacted beyond the formal conven- fng of the Court The Court will meet today at 10 oclnck .. n. WHEY REED. Lucy Graham. Annie Eliza. Lula Roherson. Mary Clara Barnes and An nie Bradford were each fined Sfo and costs by Recorder A. H. Arlington in the Re corder,s Court yesterday afternoon for lettering around bar-roonss. Lucille Tay- Tor and Lula collins were fined &e and costs on a similar charge. FELIX WATSON Bob coodwyn and wtu Toiiiver, negroes. were on. separate charges of grand larceny bound over to the grand jury on $500 bonds by Recorder A. IT. Arfington in the Recorders Court yester- day afternoon. They were later trans- ferred from the city guardhoase to the county jail
 THE Board of Directors of the Aiabama Bible Society met at o'clock yesterday after noon but adjourned without electing q Superintendent to succeed Rev. c. B. Me- Daniel resigned. The Board will meet again next Thursday afternoon at 4o'ciock for this purpose.
 
 THE ADVERTISER has received copy of < ''The White Rose" . beautiful song, tho words of which are by Mrs. Kate Siaugh- ter Mckinney and the music by T. c. Cal ioway.
 LOCAL No. e2. comprising the Montgomery stage employees announce q 'continuous performance'' or annual banquet for Wed nesday evening.
 GOVERNOR JELKS is expected to return to- day from . hunting expedition in Fiorfda. The Daybreak Fertilizers are hers. See our adv. Marks & Gayle. -tu-thu-su,
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Death of W. c. o,Neal.

Dothan, Jan. 11.-(Special. )-To-day 8 message was received from Pensacola, Fla, that announced the death of w. c. ONeal. He had moved from here to Pensacola about three years ago. His death is shock to his many friends here. and all over South Alabama and West Florida. He was @ years of age, and had accumulated a good fortune. His remains will arrive here tomorrow noon and will be inferred in the ceme- tery where he has a child buried. MT. O'Neal had very extensive banking ir- terests, and was president of the Ameri- can National Bank of Pensacola. He was also largely interested in cotton factories.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
McCLEsKY-swoRD.
Auburn Student Marries While al
 Home for Holidays.


 Gadsden. Jan. n.--(Special.)-A. wedding of much interest to many in Gadsden oc- cured in Boaz Thursday, the contract. and Lonnie McCiesky of Boaz The bride formerly lived in this city and moved from here with her parents to Btrming- ham several months ago. She recently went to Boaz as bookkeeper for the ell mill company. Mir. McCleslIy is tho son of Postmaster McClesky at Boaz. He is attending college at Auburn and was at home to spend the holidays. dur'ng wh,eh time he married and the next day return ed to Auburn to resume his studies at the A. and M. College. He Will Irish his studies this year.
 c. H. Manning has vary Interesting file of almanacs. one each year for tie mast forty years. The oldest me Was printed in Montgomery in 1$49 and Is said State. The publishers were Barrett S Wimbush All of the important buEihess houses in Mobile and Montgomery bave advertisements fin it. It also gives the city and county officials of the two places named. The Grand Lodge officers gre named. among which Is J. H; Willoughiy of Gadsden. The postofnces n tne sta te are named, Gadsden being at that time a postofice hut was in Cherokee County instead of Etowah.
 Friday one of the deputies vert to f1dIHHlDuUS 1utitcS anu 0LACStN0 Moor, a negro, who is wanted in this county on a charge of larceny: Moor broke into the store of Lovorn & Wrtghts at Alabama City during Christmas week and stole about $10O worth of goods. Among the articles stolen was pistol this being the only article recovered, though 1t Is thought some other articies may be recovered. The negro was placed in jail to await trial.
 The members of the Gadsden Bar met Friday and passed resolutions endorsing J. A Bilbro for Judge of the Ninth Judi ciaI Circuit The resolutions were adopted unanimously Judge Bilbro addressed the meeting in well-chosen words of hanks. In accordance with the resolutions adopt ed, the chair appointed committee con- sisting of W. R. Dotch. IT. T. Davis and J. E. BIackwoed to assist in promoting the candidacy of Judge Bilbro and secur- ing his election. 10
 The Daybreak Fertilizers are hera. Sec our adv. Marks 6 Gayle.
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Weak, Haggard wornout Women Will find boon in Femiuals, the pre- scription used by an eminent physician for ten years, in a large private and sani- torium practice. with unvarying succesA Druggists now sell and guarantee 1t.
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hall tomorrow night at o'clock and among the weighty matters that are to be serve during the year. Other important business is to be tranacted and the mem bers are urged to attend.
 Real Estate Transfers.
 The statement that O. F. Childers had sold his place containing 1,s75 acres to and The Advertiser takes pleasure in making a correction. Mir. Childers sold the place for 214.0OO with a conditional contract added. The following transfers were recorded today by the Probate Court: Schuster. q lot 71x4s feet on Small Street near Lawrence; consideration, $500. Cors v. Powers to J T. Knowlen, lot store; consideration S4O0
 Selma Cotton Market
 MiddlinE cotton was quoted in Selma to- day at is 1-s to IS 1-4. The movement Receipts, Al; shipments. q; since ssp- tember 1, receipts, S0646; shipments, 7Sos4; stock, 7,6e2. Personal and Local.
 Captain R. T. Barber, John c. Norris. |J. ii. Lumpkin and J. P. Doherty have
  in the Tombigbee swamp and report that this was the most successful and de- lightful excursion they ever had. Judge z. P. Prowell. who has been seri- ousiy m at his home in Linden is said to be much better.
 The many friends of Louis Merkel re- gret to learn that he has gone to New Orleans to live.
 
 E. c. Jones of Birmingham spent yes- terday with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. w. Jones.
 Captain A. M. Sledge has returned from a visit to his son in sunfiower. County, Miss.
 MT. and Mrs. J. D. Jordan of Chatta- nooga are the guests of pr. J. F. Fur miss.
 John w. Creagh of Birmingham spent yesterday with his many Selma friends. c. w. Mason left this afternoon to visit friends near Benton.
 Jules G. Levy of Mobile was at the Hotel Albert yesterday.
 Henry Vaughan has recovered from a serious. attack of fever.
 E. NJ. Sheppard of Central Mills gent today in town.
 J. A. Minter of South Side was in the city today.
 Dr. Gordon of Collirene was in town today.
 Hon. J. Craig Smith was In town today.
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Death of Mrs. Fl. c. Darby.

Death of Mrs. H. e. Darby.
 Sylacauga, Jan. 11.-(Special.) )-Mrs. H. about a mile from town, last Thursday evening about o'clock. She was buried in the Marble City Cemetery Friday. The A. E. Burns of Blocton at the Baptist Church. Mrs. Darby was about 60 years old and for years had been a consistent member of the Baptist Church. She leaves a husband and three children. She was beloved by all who knew her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
TuscUMBIA FIRM FAILS.
Harrington Brothers Make e Volun'
 farx Assignment.

dAEfIuEVOu 0IVGASES 1@0AS NOANA-
 taTy Assignment.
 Tuscumbia. Jan. 11.-(Special. )-The firm of Harrington Bros, composed of Birt and Richard Harrington. two weil-known young men of this city. dealers in dry goods made a voluntary assignment Sat urday for the benefit of their creditors. Their indebtedness is given at S5.S27, with a stock of goods amounting to approxi: about $1 800. They began business in this city last March.
 Rev. w. F. Trump was formally install ed yesterday morning as pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of this city, the pulpit of which he was called to fill several months ago. A large congrega- tion witnessed the ordination. Rev. J, s. Parks of Decatur delivered the ordtna- tlon sermon, Rev. F. R. Graves of Court land charged the pastor, and Rev. E. D. McDougaIl of Florence charged the con- eregation. Rev. Mir. Trump is superin- tendent of the public schools of Tuscum" hia received his license to preach about year ago, and Is said to be one of the ablest and most talented ministers in the North Alabama Presbytery.
 Several new cases of smallpox have de- veloped in this city during the past week. all of which are of a mild type. During the past week the Mayor issued a proc iamation to the effect that all pupils of the public schools. approximately 250 Tn number, be vacinated, and the order has been executed by the health officer, sev- eral days being required to do the work. An epedemic is not aprehended with the precautions which have been taken.
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Swiss watches, according to a report just published. are becoming popular in China. Those with fantastic designs In the faces find the most ready sale.
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Extra Selects, 50 cts per hundred. Ring 49. Robinson G Biggio,
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Selects Oysters, soc. Per Hun- dred
 stuckey, Phone 324.
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personal and Loc9l,

Captain R. T. Barber, John c. Norris. J. H. Lumpkin and J. P. Doherty have returned from their annual camp hunt in the Tombigbee swamp and report that this was the most successful and de- lightful excursion they ever had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

Judge z. P. Prowell. who has been seri- ousiy iil at his home in Linden is said to be much better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
The News of Selma.

hall tomorrow night at ! o'clock and among the weighty matters that are to be settled Is the election of officers who will serve during the year. Other important business is to be tranacted and the mem bers are urged to attend.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12
Real Estate Transfers.
Selma Cotton Markst.

MiddlinK cotton was quoted in Selma to- day at i3 1-S to IS 1-4, The movement yesterday was:
 Receipts, 14l; shipments. q; since Sep tember 1, receipts, S0.646; shipments, 7S,oe4; stock, 7,5e2.
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As we'll the largest and most complete line of tools of all kinds in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

The Daybreak Fertilizers are hers. Sec our adv. Marks & Gayle. -tI-thu-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

The many friends of Louis Merkel re- gret to learn that he has gone to New Orleans to live.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

M 1 croneters, lnclinonncterss Speed Indica- tors, Adjusta- ble Cornbina- ton Squares. Screw Pitch Guage, Sur face Guagess
 Centre Punch es, Nail Sets,
 Wire Guages
 Drill Guages.
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E. c. Jones of Birmingham spent yes- terday with his parents. Dr. and Mrs. A. w. Jones.
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We Carry in Stock:

inside and out- side Calipers rs and Dividers,a all styles and sizes. Spring-temper- ed, Flexible, and S c m i-h C xible Rules, all sizes, Key seat Rules, Double Squares, Thin steel Try
 Squares.
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Rodpers Bound Over.

Y. M. c. A. to Elect Officers.
 The annual meeting of the members of the Young Mems Christian Associa- ton will take place in the Association
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Hon. J. Craig Smith was in town today
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-12

Captain A. M. Sledge has returned from visit to his son in Sunflower County, Mfea
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