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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

was opposed to the trading stamp com panies. A committee from the association had several times visited him and asked his assistance in having a high license put upon the companies He declared that trading stamp companies were not built upon a sound basis.
 ''The proposition upon which they are based said MT. Lobman, is the propo- sition to give something for nothing"
 He read letters to show the business evils which might grow out of the trad ing stamp companies. They were being legislated out of business In New York. he said They had been legslated out of business in Birmingham. and what had been done in Birmingham could be done in Montgomery.
 Alderman Gunter did not think the trad ing stamp business was a legitimate bust ness. but he was not of the opinion that IL could be reached by prohibitory license The Supreme Court held that the business was legitimate, although he ana other members of the Council might diner rom the opinion of the court. He thought the best way to reach the evil was by the $50 license and he would, therefore, vote for the minority report.
 Alderman Forbes was strong support CT of the position taken by MT. Lobman. He explained to the Council the workings of the companies. He thought that the capital of each merchant, who had con- nection with the company, should be con sidered in fixing the license. If this was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
rurther proofs of Supremacy.

Competition seems no barrier to BUD WEISER. Its march goes on by leaps and hounds. The past year shows an in- crease of more than 20 per cent over the preceding year, bringing the total sales of Budweiser Gin bottles) to 100, 4O2'5OO bot tles. and the total sales for the past 29 years. 1875 to 1903 inclusive, to l,41O 4O2'5'O bottles.
 BUDWEISER is the household beverage of the American home, and its claim 10 the title, King of Bottled Beers" is es- tablished by the fact that, although conn manding the highest price. its sales exceed those of all other bottled beers combined. Anheuser-Busch's other brands of beer are close seconds to Budweiser.
 Their total output in bulk for the past year was 1,201,7 ,762 barrels.
 Another evidence of the supremacy of Budweiser was given in the instance of two of the finest and best appointed cafes recently established. the Stewart Cafe in Philadelphia and the Tait Cafe In San Francisco, where the most popular beers of America entered into competition. and the award went to Budweiser. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
MONEY FOR LICENSES RUSH OF WORK AT PROBATE
 OFFICE. Citizens Paid in $6e, ,O43. 16 to State and Montgomery County for the Privilege of Do-
 ing Business.

Sixty-nine thousand and forty three dol lors and sixteen cents was received by the Probate Court of Montgomery County for State and County licenses for 1904
 Three hundred and three licenses were issued.
 Of the foregoing amount $21,72772 was paid for County purposes. Over 75 per cent of the licenses were issued on Friday and Saturday.
 The licensing was the first to be done under the new revenue law and for the first time in the history of Montgomery persons doing business within the con fines of the city, paid both the State H. cense fee and the Do per cent additional fee for County purposes.
 The revenue of the County is thereby in- creased approximately $20.0O0.
 Bernard Gaston, Chief Clerk of the of fee of the Judge of Probate. said yester- day that 250 of the 3O3 licenses were is- sued Friday and Saturday
 They were certainly rush days" said MT. Gaston. the license payers, however, showed admirable patience in waiting for their turns as the clerical work had to be done with particular care and the waits were tedious.''
 Up to Friday noon only fiftythree li- censes had been issued. License payers in the city held back awaiting the decis- ion of the Supreme Court of Alabama on the Jesse O'Neal case. testing the con- of the section of the city charter exempting persons paying city license from payment of County license.
 On Friday $26.S17.50 was taken in for State license and $11,S .75 for County H. cense. On Saturday. 316.7l5 was received for State purposes and $S,3O7. 50 for the 
 One hundred and forty-two licenses were Issued on Friday and lOS on Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
HAPPY NEW YEAR.
MT. Fowler Will Help Make It so for Every Man, Woman and
 Child in Montgomery.

Health and strength means happiness. If vou are not strong and healthy you cannot be happy-you need VinoL
 We ask you to take our word for It. there is absolutely nothing known to medicine that will purify and enrich inc blood, build up health and strength for every organ in the body like Vinol; sim ply because Vinol contains in concern trated form all of the vital principles found in cod liver oil, without drop or the nauseating oil; and 1t is nature grandest remedy for weakness and dis' ease.
 Vinol contains no poisonous drugs, and 1t is not patent medicine. It is now recognized throughout the world as the greatest strength creator for old people weak, sickly women and children. nursing mothers and after severe sickness.
 vinol cures hacking coughs. chronic colds. bronchitis and all throat and lung troubles. Vinol is unequaled to create an appetite. to build up those who are run down. and make those who are too thin fat. rosy and healthy.
 c. F. Derby of Bangor. Me, writes "Vinol is the best general tonic and body strengthener have ever found; my family all take It, and I have only the strongest words of praise to say regarding it."
 MT. J. B. Keener. deputy clerk of the Vinol is the ideal preparation of cod liver oil, it purifies and enriches the blood, induces a good appetite. promotes dlges- ton and invigorates every organ of the body"
 We could quote from thousands of such unsolicited testimonials. but we ask every person in Montgomery to take our word that Vinol is all we claim for 1t; if 1t fails. We will refund your money without question. K. G. Fowler. Druggist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
TRADINGSTAMPS
C. UNCIL PASSES A NEW oRDI-
 NANCE.
Fixes a Tax on Stamp Companies and Merchants Who Deal With Them-Discussed by
 Aldermen.

The City Council of Montgomery iast night undertook to put trading stamp companies out of business in Montgon' cry The Aldermen would have placed the prohibitory license of S1 900 annually upon all trading stamp companies if they had thought their action would stand before the Supreme Court, but, fearing that such action would not stand the test of the court. they went after the trading stamp companies in a way which may be sufti- ciently effective.
 A license fee of $45O was placed on the trading stamp companies and an or- dinancec presented by Alderman Ryan, puts a license of $l0O on each merchant who gives trading stamps. This ordl- nance was not passed last night, but 1t will come up for final action at the next meeting of the Council.
 This live question, which has greatly concerned the retail merchants of Mont gomery, was put before the Council for some action in minority and majority re- ports upon the petition of J. E. Gamble, that A reasonable license be fixed for the conduct of the business of a trading stamp company in Montgomery.
 The majority report from the Finance Committee recommended that trading stamp companies be charged a license of $1, 900. The majority report was signed by Aide men Ruth and Lobman. The  minority report. signed by Chairman Kohn of the Finance Comm. e, recom- mended that the license for the companies be fixed at R50.
 There are two sides to this question" |" said Alderman Kohn. While there are some merchants who are opposed to trad ing stamp companies. there are others who favor them. There are some mer- chants who believe that the trading stamps benefit their business and gin Q them the best advertisement that they ever had; and they hold that the stamps assist to put their business on a cash basis. The mere fact that the trading stamp companies may be considered a bother and nuisance is no reason why we should legislate them out of business. A license of $1,0O0 would be prohibitory, am told by the City Attorney that such a license would be looked upon by the Su- preme Court as prohibitory."
 Alderman LObman strongly supported the report of the minority He said tha the retail merchants of the city had formed an association and this assoc. ton
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are Adopted by Veterans
 oR Tuutavilla

Resolutions are Adopted by Veterans
 of Huntsville.
 Huntsville, Jan. 1S.-tSpecial.)-A joint meeting was held at the court house Fri day night by Egbert Jones Camp of Con- federate Veterans, N. B. Forrest Camp Sons of Veterans and the Huntsville Chapter of the Daughters of the Confed. eracy. Resolutions of respect to the memory of the late commander in chief. General John B. Gordon were adopted and addresses were made by Captain Daniel Coleman, General s. H. Moore and Rev. F. P. Culver, whose father, Colonel Culver, succeeded to the command of the 9th Alabama regiment after the promo tion of General Gordon to brigadier generalship. The resolutions follow: Whereas, John B. Gordon. Commander of the United Confederate Veterans, has passed from our midst into the realm of eternity, and the Egbert Jones Camp. of Huntsville, Ala. would record for future generations their estimate of this noble and beloved brother, as soldier, civilian and man with their deep sorrow at the parting.
 Resolved, That Lieutenant General John B. Gordon, during the great sectional war achieved the respect, admiration and love of his people as a grand soldier. without fear and without reproach. In the fore.
  peatedly wounded, he rvse step by step from the captaincy of the "Raccoon Roughs" of Jackson County, Alabama, and the colonelcy of the 9th Alabama reg iment to the command of corps In the army of Virginia. surrendering with Gen. eral Robert K. Lee at Appomattox- "Glory guards with solemn round, the bivouac of the dead"
 Resolved, That as a civilian, he stood by n0 uytaA nd lxya leader. counselling hopefulness and faith In the future of the South. He actively encouraged the Southern people to meet and thwart the destructive revolution, which threatened to fasten upon them by reconstruction. the lawless riot of negro carpet-bag despotism and It's regime of organized plunder And as soon as the North wound listen he gave lectures, teaching the masses of the people year after year, the real animus of the South ern people, as thoroughly loyal to Federal government, which they originally helped to establish. At the same time he labored to soften the embittered people of the South towards the people of the North. Standing by the constitution of the United States he has faithfully endeavored to have the government worked strictly on it's lines and within Its authorized sphere for the benefit of all alike-North South, East and West.
 Resolved. That as a man. General Gors don evinced throughout life the lofty principles instilled into him by his father, who was a preacher of Christianity. As coilegian, lawyer. soldier and in his high career as a civilian. he ever sought the right and ito love his neighbor as him. self" Considerate and kind to high and low alike. cordial and magnetic in his association, he was ever glad to recognize n A0A rxyhA f.n saw it.
 Resolved, That a copy of these resolu- tions be sent to the bereaved widow and family of General Gordon, with our heart felt sympathy.
 R. Barnwell Rhett,
 Henry B. Roper,
 s. J. Mayhew,
 s. L. Nolen,
 Ben Patteson, Comnifeea
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

done. he thought that the combined capi- tai of all the merchants would, In the eyes of the Supreme Court, justify the
 fixing of the $l, 600 license.
 City Attorney Ray Rushton was called before the Council to explain the decisions of the Supreme Court in reference to the trading stamp companies. The court he said. had held that the companies were legitimate business enterprises, and. In his opinion, license of $1,000 would be considered prohibitory by the court.
 During the discussion of this question, Alderman John Craft of Mobile. who was present, was extended the privilege of the floor, and invited to give the Couu- ci the experience of Mobile with trading stamp companies. He declined to make any talk to the Council, but told the Al- dermen who asked him that the con- panies had been legislated out of Mobile.
 The minority report was amended, on motion of Alderman Ryan, so that the license was placed at Si50. As amended, the minority report was adopted
 Later in the meeting Alderman Ryan introduced his ordinance placing license of $l00 on any merchants who did bush ness with trading stamp companies.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. WednSsday Nig--t.
 The Merry Cornedv

"AIphonse and Gaston."
 The brilliant and funny farce comedy "Alphonse and Gaston." comes to the Montgomery Theatre Wednesday night The funny antics of thees two ultra polite Frenchmen are familiar to almost every one. MT. Opper's humorous caricature cartoons. as published in The New York Journal. have been made the basis of this farce comedy. and the result Is d funny story. brilliant music. novel and elaborate scenery tasteful costumes funny comedians, and a host of pretty girls. Seats now on sale. -adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
CHARGE OF LARCENY.
Grover Brown is Imprisoned in Bir-
 mingham.

News was received in Montgomery last night of ihe arrest of Grover .. Brown. a we'll known local character in Birmingham on charge of stealing a watch
 It will be remembered that Brown is under bono in Montgomery on 8 charge of stealing $500 frcm a country man. who he Is alleged to have intoxicated with an uterior motive.
 TIs is the Io-year- son of C. 8. c. Brown of 5o5 Monroe Street, He has been In Birm- irgharo several waAkS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
To Prove what SwampRoot the Great Kidney Remedy Will Do fou Y0 Every Reader of "The Advertiser May Have Sample Bottle Sent Free by Mail

Weak unhealthy
 
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

insisted upon wal'sing with her.. When
 she demanded that he leave her imrnedi- ately. he became enraged and struck her
 to the ground, rendering her unconscious and escaping before the alarm could oe given washburn, who is said to be a travelling man, came to Tuscaloosa Sat- urday. Every effort is being made to dis- cover hls whereabouts. but thus far all efforts have proved unavailing. Mss Forster is one of Tuscaloosa's sweetest young ladies and her many friends are much disturbed over the affair. While she received a very severe shock, her in- Juries were not serious.
 The Executive Committee of Tuscaloosa County met here Saturday to appoint managers and arrange for the primary election to be held on February 15. All the beats were represented with the sx- ception of one After the election of man agers and clerks a committee was ap- pointed to have published for distribution laws regulating qualifications of voters. After the work had been completed the committee repaired to the McLester Ho- tel. where delightful dinner was served.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
WOMAN IS ATTACKED.
Miss Adele Forster Has Exciting
 Time at Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, Jan. 1S-(Special. )-Miss Adele Forster, daughterof MT. and Mrs. Jake Forster, was knocked down and terri bly, frightened by a white man whose name is said to be Washburn, late Saturday afternoon, about o'clock, while she was going to her home on Greensboro Ave nue. It appeas that Miss Forster discov- cred that the man was following her and turned down Twenty-fifth Avenue to avoid
 him. as he had tried on a former occasion to follow her. However, before she had gained block he caught up with her and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

As required by the new State law. the Rison Banking Company of this city. has made public the first statement of the kind ever issued by the concern. The statement shows it to be one of the larg- est financial Institutions in North Ala bama,, the deposits amounting to $716,00o in round numbers. The capital stock of the banking company is $75,00o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

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Loeb Carriage and Supply Co.
 I2O and I22 Commerce St. Telephone 3T4
Telephone 3T4

WANTED-A hotel clerk; middle aged, settled man preferred Apply today at l2 o'clock at Merchants Hotel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
IN MEMORY OF GEN. GORDON.

Miss Fanchon Petrinovich entertained at a card party tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

his home in Fl Paso. Texas. after q weeks visit to his mother. Mrs. A. M. Hall. E
 MT, James H. Mason is at Palm Beach, Fla, spending portion Of the winter season.
 Mrs. Mordicai has returned from visit to her daughter. Mrs. L.. C. Garrett Tn Paducah., Ky.
 Mrs. Henry McAillan was the agreeable hostess os the Pivot Whist Club this afternoon.
 The Hamilton Whist Club was entertain ed this afternoon by Mrs. E. s. Colston.
 Mrs. J. ". Miller and little daughter, Lena Tucker, are visiting Mrs. Dobson.
 Mir. c. 8. Mckee has returned from business trip to St. Louis.
 Miss Fanchon Petrinovich entertained at a card party tonight. GADKNNHR
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The Daybreak Fertilizers are hers. See our adv. Y arks 6 Gayle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

United States deputy marshals have taken charge of the stock of Butler. Coles & Co.,. general merchants at New Hope, several of whose creditors have asked the bankruptcy court to declare the hrm bankrupt. The assets of the firm. accord- ing to the estimates of the officers, foot up s15OO0. The liabilities have not been determined,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
DEATH OF MRS. MCLEAN.
Well Known and Highly Esteemed
 Resident of Tuscumbia.

Tuscumbia, Jan. 1S.-(Special)-Mrs. Hattie L. Mclean of this city died sud- denly of paralysis of the heart al her home here Saturday night. She was prob abIv 45 years of age. and apparently was in her usual health until few hours be- fore her death. She has made her home In Tuscumbia for a number of years ana was held in high esteem by large circle of friends and acquaintances
 Within the past sixty days D. o. Mat thews of this city representing the Air & Lord Tie Company of Chicago. has paid out s7,oo0 for cross ties, cut and put on the tie yard in this place, by country peo- ple. who own teams and otherwise would have had no employment since disposlng of their crops and farm products. MT: Matthews has a contract to furnish 10000 ties if they can be purchased in this ter ritory. which will represent an expendit- ure of about $S0.0Oo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

MT. c. s. Mckee has returned from business trip to St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19
SOLD 1,40O BALES.
James E. Butler Disposes of $100-
 900 Worth of Cotton.

Huntsville Jan. 1S.-(Spectal. )--James E. Butler of New Hope has sold 1,4O0 bales of cotton to- a local agency at the uniform rate of 13 IA cents per pound. The money consideration was nearly $loo,- 00o, making this the largest sale of cotton eyer made in Madison County
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

Mrs. J. ". Miller and little daughter, Lena Tucker. are visiting Mrs. Dobson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The Hamilton Whist Club was entertain ed this afternoon by Mrs. E. s. Colston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

The health authorities have succeeded in almost stamping out smallpox in th's city and county. Dozens of patients have been discharged from the pest house dur ing the past few days. Very few now cases of the disease have developed during the present month.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-19

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all in our power to maintain tran
guilty in the-far east. With these
peaceful aims We declared our readiness
to revise the existing treaty between
the two empires regarding Corean
affairs. Negotiations, however have
not been carried to conclusion.
Japan, without waiting for the receip ipt
of a reply. broke off diplomatic rela-
tions without considering whether
such rupture meant the commencement
of warlike actions. The Japanese
government ordered her torpedo boats
to attack suddenly our squadron at
Port Arthur.
"After the receipt of the report Of
that attack we ordered our governor
to reply with arms. We hereby make
known our decision in firm t-ust in
the help of the Almighty and in assur-
ance of the unanimous readiness of
our true subjects to stand with us in
defense of our fatherland.
I'VE call for the blessing of the
Lord upon our brave army and feet. -