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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
MUST KEEP ORDER.
Mayor of Decatur Wants an Unailoyed
 Holiday.

Decatur. Dec. Especial. )--Mayor Henry A. Skeggs. of Decatur. has is- sued a circular warning the people against misconduct during the hoii- days.
 He calls their attention to the fact that 1t Is unlawful to explode fireworks within the city fire limits.
 He further warns all persons against public drunkenness; saying in this con- nection, "A great many ladies will De unable to do their shopping until Saturday and Saturday night. and every one should lend their aid towards keep ing the best order in Decatur"
 For several days forrest fires have been raging near this city and as a result quite a quantity of timber has been either destroyed or badly damag- ed. Many fences have been burned ana two or three negro houses have also been destroyed by the fires.
 The weather is extremely dry and the fires spread rapidly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
wom,, Attempted Suicide.

Hattie Gould, a young white woman,
 residing on South Royal Street tonight swallowed twenty-five grains of strych- nine. When discovered she was In a precarious condition. The police de- partment was notified and the patrol wagon sent for her and in the mean time the city hospital ambulance was summoned. The woman was brought to police headquarters, the ambu- lance failing to arrive in time Mayor Lyons who was there. ordered the pa trol driver, at the suggestion of the City Health Officer Goode to take the woman to the city hospital at once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
ADKINS CONVICTED.
Murderer of Stranger Given Life
 Sentence.

mur0efer or StruukrE UhNeh HsAO
 Sentence.
 Scottsboro. Dec. 22.-(Special)- Louis Adkins. who has been on trial in the Circuit Court here all the week on the charge of killing Peter Caff- man, a young man from Bridgeport who was here attending County Court. was today adjudged guilty and givep a life sentence in the penitentiary.
 Five of the jury were for hanging and for quite awhile hung the jury on his case. Adkins only smiled when the verdict of the jury was re- turned. Adkins shot an inoffensive stranger on the principal street of the town several weeks ago and made his escape, but was captured the same night of the murder. Acting Cover nor Cunningham, at the request of the County Solicitor. and numerous citi- gems, ordered a special term of Circuit Court to try the case. which resulted as above stated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
The News of Mobile

in truth, Temperance Hall was con- verted into so attractive a spot that Santa Claus must needs be forgiven if he fingered there till so late that many of his Christmas errands were for- gotten.
 In the centre of the hall was a large Christmas tree, blazing with lights and glittering with tinsel and red with ber- ries. In each of the four corners of the room a Christmas tree took the place of the usual favor table. and each was loaded with the most attractive lot of German favors. many of them appropri- ate to the season. sleds. sleighbells, Christmas bells. etc. Around the walls hung Christmas garlands and wreaths. MT. and Mrs. Dickens, with Miss George. l received their guests at the far end of | the room in a palm filled corner. Mrs Dickens was handsomely gowned in black lace. and Miss George was an ideal debutante In a white lace gown over chiffon and silk. They were as- sisted by Misses Mary Danner, Mary Hunter Mary Rich, Morris Clarke, Ag- nes Belle Goldsby, Eloise Dunlap and Mrs. Gill. At the favor tables were Mir. and Mrs. overall, Mir. and Mrs. MeIlett, MT. and Mrs. R. H. Clarke. Mir. and Mrs. C.. T. Hearin. MT. and Mrs. J. T. Schley, Mrs. Anglin, pr. and | mFs. festOTdzzi, MT. duu MTs. S- Rich, MT. and Mrs. Marshall Higley, MT. and Mrs. D. R. Burgess. MT. and Mrs. John McPhillips, Mir. and Mrs. Tam nenbaum, MT and Mrs. Rogers Burgett. MT and Mrs. w. w. Croone, Mir. and Mrs. James Maury, Mrs. Walker of Danville. Mir. and Mrs. Horace Clarke. MT. and Mrs. Harry Patterson, MT. and Mrs. B. F. Adams. MT. and Mrs. s. s. Rubera. The punch bowl was presided over by Miss Lucille Overall and Miss Lily Radcliff. MT. L. c. Dorgan danced with Miss George. and led an unusu- ally pretty german, introducing many effective figures. An elaborate supper was served during the evening.
 In compliment to Mrs. R. M. Talcott of Washington, and Mrs. J. Strachan Barrett, Mrs. Walter Williamson en- tertained the Tea Club and a number of guests at an afternoon tea today. Among those present were: Mesdames s. B. Herndon. H. Pillans, z. NJ. P. Inge R. V. Taylor. J. F. Ross. Benj Rhett, P. J. Hamilton. H. Toulmin, L.. Donald, J. c. Rich, Robert Hunter, G. M Luce Broadwood. Ligon, Quill.. Hop per, Acker E. c. Hughes Cameron. W. L. Ross. Imogene Little. Bondurant, w IT, Kelly, G. R. Vaughan, du Mont, w R. Clarke, Yerger, s. R. Prince, Mar shall. Maccauley of Washington, Tons meire and Misses Danner, May Prince Kitty Allen, Louise Vass, ' Ernestine Crook, Louise Futile.
 Miss Annie spotswood was the host ess of the Drawing Cards this after moon.
 Misses Virginia and Amelie Lyons and Miss Corinita Kirkbride have ar rived from Notre Dame College, Ind to spend the holidays.
 Miss Aline St. John and MT. Ran dolph St. John are spending the holi- days with their parents.
 Miss Lucille Overall is home from school in Baltimore for the holidays.
 Mrs. Walker of Danville. Va, is in
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Aded the Carnival.

The City Councl was liberal last night with request from the Pensa- cola Carnival Association. The as- sociation asked for a small appropria- tion to aid in the coming Mardi Gras elaboration. and a motion was offered and prevailed immediately that the sum of $500 be appropriated. This will help the association to provide much grander parade than at first anticipated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
AIabama Soldiers to March In Big


 Mobile, Dec. 22.-GeneraI Louis V. Clark. of Birmingham, commander of the Alabama National Guard, infantry brigade, stated tonight, in an interview that meeting of the stan of his guard had been held in Birmingham, and plans set on foot for the partici- patton of the Alabama National Guard in Roosevelt's Inauguration.
 The plans have been favorably re- ceived in Washington through Major w. F. Tebbetts. representing the board of staff officers.
 T have had no official advice as to the plan for the National Guard of tion of President Roosevelt" said Cap True Blues last night. ''bbut I hope the plans will materialize.
 'T feel sure the soldiers of Mont gomery would be glad to take part in the imposing and patriotic ceremony and hope 1t will be arranged for Ala bama military to be represented.
 T am of the opinion that the sea- son, March 4th, would not be propiti- ous for a large number of young men members of the Guard to be absent from their daily business duties. but I believe we would be able to carry suficient number of them to make good showing for Alabama
 By consolidating the two infantry companies of Montgomery as was done when the Guard was sent to the Manas- sas maneuvers the Capital City of Ala bama might send a company of at least forty men. I hope the negotia- tions of General Clark will be success full"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Schuater ia Quiet .

Visitors to Schuster, the scene of the double tragedy in which John An drews and his wife were killed last Saturday night, say that the excite ment Is quelled. The two sons, John Andrews and Robert Andrews are in- carcerated in the Camden jail. to await the grand jury's action. They are charged with the double murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
RAKER-hATEs. .
Wedding of Popular Young Couple at
 CentePvflIe.

Centerville, Dec. 2.-(Special)-At high noon on yesterday at the home of the brides parents, ex-Sheriff and Mrs. Bates. Miss Ruby Bates was mar ried to Mir. Henry Baker.
 The ceremony was performed by Rev. Jett T. West and was a quiet affair, only the immediate families of the contracting parties being present. The bride Is a beautiful and accom- plished young woman and is admired and loved by all who know her. Mir Baker is bookkeeper for the Tusca- loosa Cotton Seed oil Mill Compa ny and is young man of fine character. and enjoys the respect and confidence of the people of his home town. Tus-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Caring For Destitute.

The charitable organizations of this city are making great preparations to set fine dinners for the poor fin this city and to provide for them in other wise pleasant manner during the first part of next week. Subscriptions in cash have been general, and the enter taining of the poor will be on a. grander scale than at first anticipated. The Elks will be especially prominent in the entertainment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Wont Lease Convicts.

The Board of Revenue has finally de- clined not to lease convicts to coal com- panies and will hereafter work them on the public thoroughfares perma- nently. Two companies. the Schloss- Sheffield. and the Alabama Consoli- dated Coal and Iron Company. made bids to the board, but were refused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Social and PersonaI.

The members of the Recherche Whist Club were delightfully."- entertained by Mrs. Will Thompson yesterday morn- ing. when her home on Fremont Street was beautiful in decorations of holly and mistletoe. At the conclusion of the games delicious refreshments were served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Death of Retired Captain.

Captain George Newman, aged 6s. an old and retired sea captain. expired last night at his home at 3agdad, Fla, after a short illness. The funeral will take place Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Captain Newman commanded coast schooners in these waters for many years, and around his bier last night were several old friends who had sailed the seas with him. and who had been with him for many years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Advance in Tin.

Pittsburg, Dec.f 22.-The American Sheet and Tin Plate Company today advanced black sheets and tin plate % ion. Galvanized sheets were ad- vanced s3 a ton a week ago. The ad- vance will increase wages of employees two per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
River fs Low.

The steamboat New Haven arrived at the Selma wharf late this afternoon. The officials report that the river Is very low south of Selma, making nav igation difficult.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
co,,or r,cbaure HoIldnys.

The local cotton exchange and brok- craze establishments have announced holidays for December 24. 26 and Sl and January 2, in conformity with the New York, New Orleans and Liverpool markets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
For the Ladies.

Have you seen those beautiful mani- cure and toilet sets? They make use- full and ornamental presents. Prices reasonable. M. E. Pepperman,
 adv. JeweleR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Are you collecting trading stnmPsf | Sure. Well, Dove gives trading stamps | with all caab purchases. This Is a big | item and should interest all stamp collectors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Genevieve Smith, a popular stu dent of Randorf. Macon Woman's Col lege, is at home for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
ROgers-TuclxeF.

A marriage license has been Issued by the Probate Judge to Samuel Blake Iy Rogers and Miss Bessie Tucker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Home For Christmas.

Quite a number of young men and ladies who have been released on vaca- tion for the holidays. are beginning to arrive home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Turkeys, Chickens, Eggs, Cranber- ries and Celery and Oysters. We can suppIy your Christmas bill of fare.
 ,Phoue BOB, Central Market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Mir. Will Haynes of Hayneville, is il town to attend the Dixie german, whicl will be given tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
VIII Delight Her.

English brass tea kettles and chafing dishes will please her. Look at our stock. M. F. Pepperman,
 adv. JeweleF.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Christine Nicholson. who taught
 school at Alberta, is spending the hol- idays with her parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Elise Jones, who has been spend- ing the winter in New Orleans, is at home for Christmas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
Four Burslaries Last Night.

The police station was besieged this morning with reports of the operation of slick burglars last night, and for time the officers were amazed at the boldness of the thief. The homes of Alderman James McHugh. Nathon Ber- lin, Rudolph Pfeiffer and E. B. Gagnet were burglarized while the police were straining every energy to apprehend the boldest thief that has ever worked in this town. Two gold watches. $10,- 50 in cash and a few other articles were stolen from the four places visi- ted and the places visited were evidently prepared for the antici- pated visit. since at nearly all of | the residences the valuables had been snugly hidden away. The watches and $7 in cash were stolen from the Ber- | lin residence. while at one other place the sum of $3.50 was taken. The mayor thought he had a visit from thief during the night dis | turbance among a dozen or more tur- keys on the roost aroused him and he went out, expecting to find a thief In | his gard He found nothing but a big black dog. which had hauled one of the big birds from the roost and had be- | gan eating 1t alive. The other tur- keys. comprehending the distress erie, of the one in distress, began making
 
 mayor very wakeful and he started or | a hunting expedition. He was cha grined when he found nothing but the canine calmly making a meal of the struggling turkey. The story leaked | out this morning.
 The police are at sea regarding the | operations of the thief. and know not where to begin work at experimenting the criminal. Special plain clothes of ficers are thrown out all night and | they patrol the city from end to end | No success has as yet attended tho efforts of the officers. but some results are expected if the thief keeps up his l work.
 There has been obtained a clue to the Mcdonald robbery, but the suspect has skipped out. The officers were about to take him in charge when he escaped A description has been sent out, ant there is reason to believe that he will be captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
ERASURE OF CIPHER
PENSACOLA COUNCIL TO 1NvEsTI- GATE ALLEGED FRAUD.
Claim Made By NewspaDer Man Thst City Pays 'roo Much For water
 Meets With Response.

Pensacola, Fla, Dec. 22.-tSpeciai)-- At the regular meeting of City Conn .n :. cil last night, 8 formal start made to Investigate the erasure or ca- pher in a recorded ordinapce mak.Ss the rate charges in the rcnsae"- Water Company character.
 As stated some time ago dispatches. the discovery was ~. aas the original ordinance. draftea so tea .a in one clause "s cents per LOU Ieet had been changed by the mysterious eraaure of one cipher to read cents ner Io0 feet" thus making the citi- xens of this place who are patrons or the water company to pay al least ten time more for the water use than that snecified in the original grant
 This discovery was made through the
 ,sdi,m of newspaper article writ ten by c. H. Bliss. and official cogni- zance was taken of 1t in the meeting last night when Alderman Baars. chair man of the councils water committee made a recommendation that the mat ter be investigated even at the cost of several hundred dollars. The service of the water company has been con demned in some quarters in the very immediate past and 1t was thought that there was some grounds for the Bliss charge The council committee took 1t
 
 ground, and MT. Baars recommended that the sum of $500 be appropriated to pursue a minute investigation, this giv- ing promise to be sensational In the extreme.
 There was not the least opposition to the matter of investigating this inn portant measure. and the motion that the sum of $500 be set aside to take up the inquiry met with half a dozen seconds. The mayor and the water committee. advised by the city attor- ney. will have supervision over this investigation. It is proposed to go over the ordinances pertaining to the grants of the water company covering a span of fifteen or eighteen years. and that to properly accomplished this, a clerical force will be employed. The search will be diligent and 1t Is thought that some good results will be made.
 The adoption of the report of MT. Baar's was unanimous. and in the city today there were many favorable conn ments heard upon the fact of the pro- posed investigation. It Is thought that cheaper water rates are in prospect in the near future.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Fill the little Ones' stockings with xoOd things from DOwe's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Dove has the largest stock of rich and delicious fruit cakes ever baked in the Capital City. Don't bother to bake one at home. Supply your wR's nt DOwe's. Two grades, 25 and cents Q pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Gertrude Culverhouse. a stu dent of the Judson, Is home for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Eloise Marshall is the guest ( her sister, Mrs. Will Ligon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
UsefuI Gifts,

ally takimounted suspenders. whist
 othes brushes. all make use The gts. Our prices will please of Nan M. E. Peppermint, never ev Jeweler. bat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23
WILL ATTEND INAUGURATION.

the city visiting her mother, Mrs Thomas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Willis Finch of Montgomery, in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Aline St. John and MT. Ram
 dolph St. John are spending the holi- days with their parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Lucille Overall is home from school in Baltimore for the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Mir. Monroe Jones Is home from Sc vance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

D. NJ. Scott, Jr., is home for the hol- idays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Mrs. Walker of Danville. Va. is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Misses Virginia and Amelie Lyons and Miss Corinita Kirkbride have ar rived from Notre Dame College, Ind to spend the holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-23

Miss Annie Spotswood was the host
 ess of the Drawing Cards this after noon.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-12
First Ia tho Field.

This TALL the people OF Elko county
will choose their servants for the next
two years. II is very likely that there
will tie no dearth OF candidates for tie
various positions, but so fur rs the In
DEPENDENT knows only one man has
come to the front SO far and that man Ia
MIR. james Clark, whose announcement
appears elsewhere. Mr.. Clark wants
the Republican nomination for long term
co'!nty commissioner and is o afruid
to let the people know it.
He is ST. well known to the PEOPLE OF
this county rs AZ honorable, straighttor-
ward man that it il diniruIl to cay any,
thing for him that the voters OF the
county do not already know. lie han
kept the money Of the county and ac.
counted for every cent and hns served
the people in the Office he now seeks.
In both positions he proved himself to
he a capable, honest official, who lived
up to the law.
II the writer wantei to say anything
bad Of him, the worst he could do would
be to say he is an ear nest Republican,
but rs he seeks q nomination at tho
hands Of the Republican county con.
vention this would be in his favor. II
nominated, the Democrats will have TO
put up their best man against him il
they want to win. Ii elected, james
CLARK will DO M honest commissioner.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-12
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILY
Salmaqu ndi

Work on the second story OF the new
drugstore is going aheHd rapidly,
Bert l.. Smith. manager Of the Eu-
reka Comfy bank returned this morn
ing,
Hon. W. ], Plumb left this morning
for Tuscarora. Tho only thing wrong
with him is his politics.
The attention Of members OF the
Democratic County Committee is cal
led to a notice Of meeting in this issue.
James .AIeys, night waiter at the
Monarch Cafe. Reno, robbed the cash
register IL about $50 early Monday
morning and lit out Tor other fields.
Tho officers are looking Tor him.
The list OF killed IN the wreck on the
Denver n Rio Granie railroad neal
Pueblo shovel yesterday afternoon &c
identified dead, missing % and unidenti-
tied bodies 6. making an oven 100. The
death loss OF Pueblo alone is G5, the
largest III her history.
Exhibited States Senator George G
Vest died ut his home Mt Sweet Springs,
Missouri, yesterday. The remains were
taken to ST Louis, for interment. Ono
Of the Nations greatest and best men
passed from lie when George G.. Vest
lool hi' eyes in death.
History is being made Mt Rosemount,
Judge Parker's quite home, today. The
notification committee Of the st Louis
convention notified him OF his nomi-
nation for the Presidency. We will
publish extracts from tho speech OF ac-
c%epthnce tomorrow.
Prot. n. T.. Wilson Of the State Uni.
vcrsity arrived this morning and epent
the day in town. 10 10 on his way to
Louisville, Kentucky, to attend the
Imperial Palace OF the Dramatic order
Of Knights Of KhorassaD. lie will leave
tcniGht On No. G.
Tho colorcd man acused Of assaulting
u young lady III Reno wRs safely landed
in the Virginia City jail. lie says tho
young woman slappod his face because
no rcbukcd two Young mon who called
ut tho Schcelinc mansion on Sunday
night and that he attempted to chastiec
her for aIapping him. The Gazette
says investigation bears ont this part oi
Negroes story, Tho young lady is re
covering from her fright and from tho
injuries received.
In carly days Carton Hill, California
counted among its prominent citizens
the lnte James q. Fair Of bonanza fame,
ir Mt that time being superintendent OF
tho Morgan mine, mud tho family rosi.
dcnco In still standing within a icw teot
Of tho railroad track. In this same
Morgan minc wns found tho largcst slab
Of gold over dug up IN the United Sia,cs
II weighed 100 pounds and was valued ut
1854. THIS was in lS5l,-Sunsot
Magazine.
Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1904-08-12
Weekly Crop Bulletin.

For Week Ending August 8, 1904.
The high day and night tempera.
lures which prevailed during the past
week we're very favorable for the
growth and development Of all crops.
The harvesting Of the second crop Of
alfalfa Is now progressing, and the
yield is reported to be very good gen.
orally, IN many localities much better
than usual. Wheat, oats and barley
are ripening rapidly, and cutting will
be general ove the northern half OF
tile State in q week or ten days.
These crops are reported TO be very
fine this season in all parts OF the State.
The potato crop will also be much bet
ter than usual in the majority OF dis.
tricts.
Green corn, tomatoes and new 20.
tatoes are III the market. Garden
truck and fruits are doing well. Sum
mer apples are ready for use, and
b~lackberries are nearly ripe. Grass
hoppers are reported to be very nu-
merous in the lower end OF Lovelock
valley, where they are doing more or
less damage to the alfalfa. Irrigation
water continues plentiful for crop needs
over most Of the State. Range feed is
fairly good in all sections and stock OF
all kinds are III first class condition.