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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

secured and all traces of the bloody con- iict of the early afternoon had been removed.
 Neighbsrhood wrought Up.
 The neighborhood was wrought up over the affair, and partisanship was evi- dent. Friends of Sanford in dubious tones asserted that he had done what any other man would have done. A young railroad fireman, fresh from the hospital where Achor lies. said in mod uiated voice: He can't say anything but he shot me on the run. telegraph my wife"
 Maggie Hickman was in the residence part of the house. She was suffering from an abrased face and a bruised arm. received in the scufiie with Achor. She would make no statement.
 The people of the neighborhood openly criticize the character of the woman. She is said to be the wife of soldier Of the United States now in service in the Philippines. Her brother Is a young man. about 21 years old and Is boiler maker. Maggie Hickman has a sister in Birmingham. She has been in Mont gomery over a year and has continuously resided under the same roof with San ford.
 The use of pistol by Achor seems to be in doubt. Young Hammctt says that one was drawn on him, while little negro boy, who saw the affray says that at least seven or eight shots were fired. Achor's weapon was found in his pocket by the policemen but every chamber was empty.
 Achor's Condition Critical.
 Achor immediately after the shooting was removed to hospital. where his life hangs by slender thread. His nervous condition is such that the surgeons say 1t will be fatal to probe for the bullet at once. One of the balls tore a great hole in the right side of the engineers mouth. while the second entered his stomach.
 conscious and the surgeons believed the end was near.
 His wife was informed by telegraph soon after the shooting. The telegram stated that he was dead. A. s. Gerald. chief of police of Montgomery received a message last night from the wife of the engineer. asking at what undertaking establishment his body was resting. She was wired that Achor is still alive and she will reach Montgomery on the first train.
 Achor is a middle aged man and for several years has been an engineer on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad be- tween Montgomery and Birmingham. He resides in Birmingham. where his wife lives. He has been a frequent visitor to the store of Sanford ever since the wo- man has been in Montgomery.
 He is member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
 Soon after Sanford was confined in the city prison a warrant charging assault to murder against him was sworn out before Justice R. H. Jones by Berto H. Johnson. He was turned over to the county authorities and is now in the Montgomery County jail.
 Sanford. before coming to Montgomery traveled over America on a bicycle and crossed the ocean to travel through Asia, Europe and the Philippines on a wheel. He has number of trophies of his ex- plorations in the room at his house.
 He has retained counsel and will plead self-defence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
southern District.


 Baldwin. Magnolia Springs-Corn. cane and minor crops good; peach crop will be large; all crops doing well.-H. F. Krue- ger.
 Butler, GarIand--Light rain on 17th, beneficial to cotton. corn and oats; gar dens and melons late.--J. c. Mcclure Clarke, Thomasville-Cotton good stands. being chopped; corn small. but doing well; oats being harvested, yield poor .--Thos. N. Davis. Coffee. Rodney--cotton all planted, some not up; upland corn well cultivated; worms damaging corn on lowlands.-W. D. Bryan.
 Geneva. Tiliman--Crops in fine condi- ton and doing well, but needing rain; light showers during week; gardens fail- ing.--J. O. MoIrachern. Henry. Headland--Oats and gardens poor. on account of dry weather; water. melons bacxward.--J. I. Harris. Houston, Lucy-Early cotton all chop ped half the crop not up; oats almost q failure; crops have improved since re- cent rains "A, L. Crosby. Monroe. Jones's Mill--AIl crops bene- fited by the recent rains, corn small. but has good color; ehopptng of cotton com pleted.--W. L. Middleton. Pike, China Grove--Stands of cotton ir- regular. but improving. since the rains of first of week; sweet potatoes being set out.-T. L. Head. Wilcox, Catherine-Cotton making little growth. owing to cool nights and lack of moisture: corn in average condition: oats poor.-W. l.. Bruce. Frank P. Chafeee,
 Section Director. Montgomery. Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
TEACHERS ARE SELECTED.
MeetiDg of the Board of Education O
 nmNIkka.

Opettkas
 Opelika, May A.-(Special. )-The Ope- lIka Board of Education met last night and elected teachers for the public school for the ensuing scholastic year.
 Prof. G. ". Brock. Superintendent of the white school, holds over. The fol- lowing teachers were elected: J. B. Chapman, First Assistant, and Misses S. E. Luther, Vida Foshee, Alice Kittrell, Minnie Watson. Minnie Mutch, Mollie Robinson. Maria Hosmer-and Annie Shap- ard assistants. Mrs. c, A. L. Sanford was elected supernumerary teacher.
 w. s. Carr was elected principal of the colored schools and Lena Davis, Ida Will Hams and Emma Bennett, assistants. The schools have just closed the most prosperous and successful year in their history.
 Large numbers of citizens from various parts of the county are here today in consultation with the Redistricting Board in making final adjustments of the new school districts.
 A number of Lee County citizens will attend the Democratic Convention in Montgomery tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
DEATH or ;. T. PAUL.
Was superintendent of the Yazoo an'
 Mississlppt Railroad.

Was Superintendent of the Xazee AnA
 Mississippi Railroad.
 Huntsville, May 24.--(SpectaI. )--J. ~. Paul. Superintendent of the Yazoo and Mississippi Valley Railroad. and one of the most popular railroad men in the country, died at Mercury, his country home, of consumption.
 Twenty years ago he was section bosss then brakeman, conductor and superin- tendent. When compelled by i'll health to give up his work he offered to resign. but the directors of his road would not allow it. He was granted an indefinite leave on half pay. A purse of $500 was recently presented him by the conductors under him. MT. Paul leaves widow and seven children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
PROGRESS OF CROPS
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF
 AGRICULTURE.
Climate and Crop Bulletin of the Weather Bureau, Alabama
 Section.
General Conditions.


 The week. as a whole, was cool and unfavorabIe, though beneficial rains fell in southwestern and nearly all middle counties on the night of 16th- 17th, and the last two days were warm and favorable; the morning of the 1gth' was quite cool for the season The above mentioned rains would have been more beneficial. had they not been followed by several days of cool. windy weather. In southeastern coun- t.es the drought continues practically unbroken. Cotton has improved slightly though the stands are irregu- lar, being good in some western and northern counties, but generally poor over the State, as a whole; much of 1t Is not yet up; the continued cool weather has killed some cotton, and lice are injurious in some localities; {; chopping is completed in some conties, but much of this work remains to be done. Upland corn continues small. but Is clean and generally healthy; lowland corn is making poor to fair stands. with worms still dam aging in many fields; some of this crop has not yet been planted. Wheat and oats have improved. where rain was received. but both promise light yields, and oats are a failure in some places; harvesting of oats continues. Gardens and minor crops are backward, but doing fairly well. Irish potatoes are making a ood yield; melons are backward; sweet potatoes are being set out in some districts. and field peas and sorghum are being planted. Peaches continue in good condition. with shipments of early varieties be- coming general; plums and pears con- tinue promising, except pears are bad Iy blighted in some orchards; grapes are heavily fruited.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
Extracts from Reports of Crop COrre-
 spOndenta.
 Northern District.

Biount Royal: Cotton fair stands. little chopped or sided; corn and fruit crops improving; Irish potatoes good. -P. A. Anderson.
 stands, except in lowlands. some being Fite
 Cherokee, Blanche: Early corn and cotton up to fair stands, and being cul- tivated; lowland corn being planted oats small.-J. w. D. Speer.
 Cullman, Wenzel: Cotton damaged by cool nights. some being chopped: all other crops doing well; rain need ed-C. B. Livingston.
 Franklin, Belgreen: Cool and dry: cotton not doing we'll; early corn all plowed; gardens good.--Ed. Diliard
 Jefferson, Argo: Corn receiving sec ond blowing, bud worms still at work; bottom corn about all planted; cotton being chopped.-G. B. Prayton.
 Lauderdale, Hines: Cotton and corn fairly good stands; too cool for much growth; cotton being chopped.-J. J. Hines.
 Madison. Deposit: Cotton poor stands. little chopped; upland corn making slow growth: lowlands about all planted: wheat and oats fne.-T. M. Bay1ess.
 Marion, Guin: Oats and Irish pota- toes promise average yield; gardens and minor crops doing fairly well; too cool for much growth.--F. Meier.
 Marshall. Minorvilie: Much late planted cotton not up, stands of early planted poor: oats deteriorating; too cool for growth.-N. B. Lusk.
 Walker, saragossa: All crops back ward, on account of cool nights and lack Of rain; cotton fair stands. much chopped and slded.--J. W. Ferguson.
 Winston. Tavern: Cotton not doing well: corn doing fairly well. some re- ceiving second blowing; minor crops doing wel1.--Samuel Orten.
 Middle District.
 Autauga. Wadsworth: Stands of cotton improved, since rains early mart
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

Impurities in ths'bIood produced by digestive disorders must be driven out before hot weather sets in, otherwise sickness will appear at a time when a strong. vigorous body is most needed. Prickly Ash Bitters will expel all im- purities and put the system in perfect order, wed-frt-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
NOTICE

To the Members of the state Conyen-
 ti0nt
 1t will give ms pleasure for you to make our office your headquarters sxhtAe i'm this city, and i'm trannmatttinw of amy messages you may wish to give te etA&3 offices on our wire, we place same sG Caldwell ward ( co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
CASINO THEATRE.
Albert Taylor Drew a Second Large
 Audience.

Audience.
 Albert Taylor and his company Of players repeated his production of Peaceful Valley" at the Casino Theatre. Pickett Springs. last night, and tho play was witnessed by a large audi ence.
 smoothly and the audience was geneg- ous in it's applause.
 aPeaceful Valley will be repeated at matinee today. The bill for to- night will be "A Bachelors Romance"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

Peanut Brittle, Toe pound. salted Peanuts, IOc pOund.
 TODAY only. Regular price of each is z0c pound. D0we's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

Built in 1232, and made famous b3 Burns. the old bridge of Ayr has been ordered to be closed. being unsafe for pounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

Peanut Brittle, 1Oe pound. saIted Peanuts, 1Oc pound.
 TODAY only. Regular price of each is %Oc pound. DOwe's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
neWS in Brief.

w. C. YORK, the young white man who was arrested Sunday night on warrants sworn out by Frances Hall and John Jud- kins, negroes, charging assault and bat tery and larceny respectively, was fined $2 and costs in the assault and battery case and discharged in the other case. The me- gress charged that York hit her with chair, knocking her to her knees She tes- tified in court yesterday afternoon that he hit her accidentally. apologized for 1t, of- fered to send for a doctor and that she told him that it was all right. On the evidence, Recorder Arlington made the fine s2. His father, who came to Montgomery to be at court, paid the fine and York was re- leased.
 GUS TODD, negro. was arrested at 1880 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Mounted Pa trolmen La Prade and Bowling on war rant sworn out by Robert Johnson, me- gro, charging him with the larceny of gold watch valued at S25. The watch is al- Ieged to have been stolen Monday at negro picnic. Todd denies any knowledge of the charge. The case will be heard be- fore Recorder A. H. Arlington this after noon.
 BY agreement the case against John P. Higgins. set yesterday for trial before Re- corder Arlington. was continued until Thursday afternoon. Higgins Is charged with giving e public exhibition on Sunday. He was arrested Sunday, May IS. while conducting a baseball matinee by wire in the rear of a Commerce street saloon.
 JOHN HATLEY, a negro charged with the larceny of a suit of clothes and a pair of trousers from Tom Tucker. another me- gro, was discharged by Recorder A, II. Ar rington yesterday afternoon, after hearing the evidence In the case
 AT the religious meeting at the Church of Christ last night Elder Smith explained the meaning of the word "baptize." accord ing to what the Bible says in regard to this ordinance. He will speak again tonight.
 J. K. MCDONALD. of Eufaula. yesterday filed a petition in voluntary bankruptcy in the United States Court. His liabilities are scheduled at S5.500 and his assets at s35O. all of which is claimed as exempt. REVIVAL services are being conducted in the Baptish Church in West End by Rev George W. Townsend. Service hours are 8 30 p. m. and p. m.
 A MARRIAGE license was issued yester- day by the probate judge of Montgomery county to G. I. Griffin and Mamie A. Norton.
 REV M. D. HARDIN. of Charlotte N. C., will conduct the prayer meeting service at the Central Presbyterian Church tonight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
upland corn growing nicely. iowlands all

upland corn growing hlcStys LOWlatuS ha1 pIanted.-@Jos. wiiiman. i TaIlapoosa. Thornton--Little cotton
 chopped; corn small: oats fair. but need i ing rain; gardens backward.-J. R. All good.
 Tuscaloosa, Fosters-Cottop poor stands on lowlands. some chopped and sided;
 cane poor: Irish potatoes good; rain and
 warmth needed.-L. D. Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
FOR SALE.


 FOR sALE-Ai factory prices the Globe Wernicke elastic book cases. filing cabinets and desks Freight paid to your railroad station; catalogue furnished on request Ed c. Fow- Ter Go. su-wed-i0 TYPEWRITERS-We sell typewriters rent typewriters. repair typewriters, exchange type Sgriters (aIi nakes), sell tabulating attach ments; sell typewriter supplies. sell typewriter furniture and furnish stenographers Can we serve you? Remington Typewriter Company A. Coke Smith, Resident Salesman, First Ma tional Bank Bldg. Telephone No. 2SO. wd FOR sALE-one ss5o upright piano and one suit furniture: will sell cheap for cash Call at POT Columbus St. 2t
 yANTED-Customers for our distillery swIlI It is the finest feed for cattle and hogs on earth. Apply Kohn Distilling Co, PIP Commerce St, Phone Se3.
 FOR INcUBAToRs. The Prairie States and Chas. Cyphers'' Lees poultry and stock spe- ciaIties Apply to R. ". Davidson & Co, Mobile, Ala. We carry a full line of up-to- date poultry goods. For catalogues and terms write 3ot-Io
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
LOST.

LosT-on Sunday morning on lower we- tumpka road, watch fob with green em- erald charm, set with diamond and em- erald Please return to Advertiser office and receive reward. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

WANTED-A position as bookkeeper by first-class man. with a first-class house, at a first-class salary. Address Hustler, care The Advertiser
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

WANTED-Position as clerk; am we'll ex- perienced in general merchandise and can give splendid referencei write me today Ad- dress W. E. C., 409 Montgomery St., Mont Romery, Ala. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

A MARRIAGE license was Issued yester- day by the probate judge of Montgomery county to G. l. Griffin and Mamie A. Norton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
WANTED-sITUAIIcN.

wANTED-Position by experienced book keeper; have had one years experience in fine wholesale business; best references given. Address x. A. J., care The Adver- tiser. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

THE BEST WORK and prompt delivery. our main points Try us on sample order. Call phone s67. The Advertiser Engraving Co.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

REV. M. D. HARDIN. of Charlotte. N. C.. will conduct the prayer meeting service at the Central Presbyterian Church tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

AGENTS WANTED for War Songs and Poems of the Southern Confederacy." Col iected and edited with personal reminis- cences of the war, by an Ex-Confederate and well-known author, Rev. H. M. Whar- ton D. D.. Introduction by and dedicated to the late General John B. Gordon. En- dorsed by most prominent Ex-confederates and the Daughters of the Confederaey. Con- tains over 500 pages. Magnificently illus trated. Rare collection of war songs and poems dear to every Southern heart. Every true Southerner will want this book. Enor- nous demand. Magnificent opportunity for agents. Terms liberal. Territory assigned on application. Outfit free. Send at once I5 cents to pay postage. Don't delay. Ad- dress Dept. F, The John C. Winston Co.,. 71S Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. 12t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

> REVIVAL services are being conducted in the Baptism Church in West End by Rev George W. Townsend. Service hours are 8 30 p. m. and p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

MONEY. MONEY MoNEY-several clients wish to lend about s5O.00O in sums ranging from $500 to 5000 each on city real estate; first mortgage security Expense nominal Ex- tensions free. Fred S. Ball, First National Bank Bldg. su-wd-tf- 2 MONEY to loan from to per cent de- pending on location of property; large or small smounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab- stract CO. No. 6. Perry St. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
wANTED-AGENTS.

pERsONs who contemplate making trip to inc St. Louis Worlds Fair this summer will learn something to their advantage by ad- dressing H., Box 35T' Montgomery. l6 ROYAL GUIDE to St. Louis Worlds Fair; 100 page book well bound; crammed full needed information. Directory. colored map, guide; everything, 25c copy prepaid. Circular free
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

J. K. MCDONALD. of Eufauls. yesterday filed petition in voluntary bankruptcy in the United States Court. His liabilities are scheduled at s5 500 and his assets at s35O, all of which is claimed as exempt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
MISCELLANEOUS.

CARD-2atients desiring admission to the wards of the Montgomery Infrmary may secure cards by telephoning Miss Laird. head nurse
 dImary. 2t-I9
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

WHEN YOUR COOK quits. don't feel like giving up housekeeping. Phone s67. tell us your troubles, and next day want adv, will appear in The Advertiser; then you will have a chance to select a cook from a score of ap- plicants. Suppose you try it. Help wanted adv. free in The Advertiser. l6
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

AT the religious meeting at the Church of Christ last night Elder Smith explained the meaning of the word "baptize." accord ing to what the Bible says in regard to this ordinance. He will speak again tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
wkrrEp-MALh HELP.
WANTED.

wANTED--To sell second-han Smith Pre- rnier typewriter. Telephone 79s or address J. W. B.. care The Advertiser. If
 WE WANT your typewriter business: our sale rental and repair service is unsur- passed; supplies for all machines. Terry Davant. t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
WANTED BOARD OR ROOM.

wANTED-Room and board by two young gentlemen. both to occupy the same room Good neighborhood. Address A, P. O. Boz 97, Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25

JOHN HATLEY. a negro charged with the larceny of a suit of clothes and a pair of trousers from Tom Tucker. another me- gro was discharged by Recorder A. H. Ar rington yesterday afternoon, after hearing the evidence In the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
FOR RENT-RooMs.
FINANCIAL.

FOR RENT-Upper floor of 23 Amanda St Apply to 50 South Goldthwaite St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-25
FOR RENT-REsIDENCEs.

 FOR RENT-cottage, No. 800 Dexter Ave Possession at once. Apply next door.
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Milford chronicle., 1904-12-30
MASrENS.

several have changed lhesr residence 'l'''
week. -.,,...,ag.
Nt,s.ss Peari and Grace Masten ID Vis''lhh
in Harrington. -....., ,tr,st-
Miss Helen Sstteresld ls spen1As -''''
mas with Miss Nettie Ross' OF sfn0l' ,a.
Miss Raw Townsend was the guest o. 's''
,,ves in Harrington the Psst week.
Miss Virgie Masten spent Monday WIZ Asl
grandmother. ..-..,,ss a
John Harrington and VIE
number of their relatives Sunday
MRS. Elizabeth Hopkins Is spending se'e'N'
weeks with her sister in Wilmington
A shooting match vas held here every u@'
last week and will continue this week
lanes townsend and wife spent snhuaS
with Romulus Hopkins and wife,near Whi'e
leysburg, -- .ora n,
! Nj. Honseu died at his home near mere o'
saturday, December II, 1904. The luhei :
was held at the Juse, and intermehI ni@U
in Hopkins Cemetery.
Herman HoltermOn and Mrs Florence hi,i
more. were married by kew. Mr.. Carpehtel - ,
harrington, on Tuesday, December zznu'
: Tbev will reside on farm near here
sleigh bells have been ringing merriy "
mast week, The snow furhlsheo sie@' Wv
, Of sport to those who enjoy sleighiDg'
Oscar smith and wife, OF Vernon ana ml
Florence Outten, we're the guests OF Ineii p''
: ents Sunday.
Milford chronicle., 1904-12-30

the lecture that was to have been ed
livered on ,'Palestine" by the Rev. F.
H. Mullineaux, in School Hall on Mon
day evening, did not materialize. Bad
weather was the cause of the absence OF
the lecturer.
Ex-sherlff P. J. Hart, owner OF the
Hart House. has purchased the good wiz
and fix ures Of that hostelry of D {.
Armstrong, the present occupant ana
will move therein at the beginning OF
the new wear. Mr.. Hart has had many
years experience in the hotel business
and ia we'll known to the traveller, and to
the people of this Peninsula as caterer
to the palates OF epicures and and oth-
ers. Mr. Hart will no doubt do good
business. he will certainly be decided
Improvement on the many keepers who
have attempted to run this house ioi
the last several years.
The shirt factory has so many Orders
ahead, that the management Is compelle'
to work during the holidays. Monday
alone was taken by the employees.
Fred P. Johnson has sold bis mouse !.
hold goods at public auction ana VII
remove to Philadelphia.
L. B. Chandler and wife are visiting
IS their son, William H. Chandler at scran
,r ton, Pa.
DeImar White is spending the noh
n davs with friends in Philadelphia.
= Mrs Winfield w right,of Denton Mo
is the guest of her parents, Mr.. aud MFi
re N. w. White.
Mrs. Hannah Carey, after sever
re weeks visit to friends in Philsdelphii
"a has returned to her home. D. A u