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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
The New.r of Mobile.

etery at this point Tn 1872 he served as d member Of the board of visitors of the United States naval academy.
 aColonel wickershaln was a Mason. a member of the Grand Army of the Republic. of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland. of the military order of the Loyal Legiont of the American Academy of Political and Social Science at Philadelphia. Tn 1885 he received a degree of A. M.. from the Franklin and Marshall College. of Pennsylvania. He mia Fristoe. of Virginia, who died in 1874 leaving an infant daughter: in 1883 he married Agnes E. McGraw. daughter of !. M. McGraw. sixth auditor of the treasury under President Grant. by whom he had son. who bears his name.
 -'Colonei Wickersham was the origi- nator and the head of Independence Day Association of this city. which has been one of the factors in commemorat- ing the Glorious Fourth in Mobile since it's organization.
 James Johnson boiler maker. was drowned in Tensaw river last night He was in the company of another man hunting expedition. The. boat turned over and Johnson was drowned. The man leaves his parents. two sisters and several cousins here.
 George E. Brown. telegraph operator in a brokers office here, was arrested on a warrant charging enbezzlement. Percy w. Oliver was the complainant and alleged that Brown embezzled sso0 in cash entrusted to his keeping. Brown gave bond.
 Gilbert B. Deans was sworn in as Uni- ted States Marshal for this District by Richard Jones. Clerk of the United states Court. MT. Deans retained the three dep uties, HendersonA Gates and WaiteA who were in the employ of Marshal Simmons.
 Lee Mitchell. a 2O~year convict. and Ezekiel Graham, doing five years at the Henderson Lumber Company stockade at Fairford. escaped last night. The local authorities are on the lookout for the men.
 Committees having in charge the work of soliciting subscriptions for the Catn- oiic orphans of Mobile. went out this morning and met with good success.
 Floyd o. Banks. Western Union Tel egrapi operator. was to-day promoted to be night chief operator of the local of flee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
M.rs.+ Clerk Mandamused.

Marker Clerk mauuhu1uSSo.
 The city of Selma through its Market Clerk is defendant in mandamus suit which will be decided at the January terms of the City Court.
 Yesterday afternoon an alternative writ of mandamus was issued against George K. Cothran, as Market Clerk, requiring i'm to appear in the next term of court and show cause why he should not issue to w. H. Edwards and Miles Martin i.- cense as butchers for the year 1904. also why he should not be commended to reat the stalls in the public market house ot the city of Selma at public outcry at such time as the judge might fix or as' it is alleged, the law provides.
 Edwards and Martin are negro putcn- CTS doing business in the city market ana who cannot continue their business our- ing the year of 1904 without being liable to fine and imprisonment for doing busi- ness without license. Market Clerk Cotli- ran. acting under the ordinance recently passed by the council. cannot issue them licenses.
 1t will be recalled that the council by an ordinance rented the entire market 10 E, R. Jones' Charles Swimley, J. U. Cotn- ran, M. Koenigsthal and w. E. Allen ec Son for the ensuing year. This manda- mus springs from the putting into effsct the said ordinance today.
 The petitions of Edwards and Martin, the relators in the cause set forth as length the extracts from the code govern ing the matter and the claim is set up that the ordinance requiring the market clerk to rent the stalls to the highest bidder has never been repealed.
 The Market Clerk. acting ss the city $ agent, will file through the city attorney his answer, and the case will come up during the present month.
 Its outcome will be watched with no ht- tic interest, as the ordinance. when passed by the council, was freely commented upon and some doubts expressed as to whether it would stand test in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
news in Brief.

THE regular monthly meeting of the Aaricui- turaI Club of Montgomery County will take place at noon today at It's rooms on Com ruerce Street.
 ALL persona desiring to join the club crgan- f.ed by St. John's Choir Boys Club are asked to ba present at St. John's Episcopal Church choir room this evening ct Q o'clock. YESTERDAY was pretty quiet with the local railroads, New Years day being gencraliy observed. 4. R. Smith. the new genernl freight agent of the western, reached the city yesterday and this morning wiii be in full charge of the offIcs ef the general tres. he manager.
 4 COMMISSION was issusd from the Adjutent- Generals office yesterday to Capt. '. \. gtakeiy of Birmingham, the new Adtutank of the srd infantry. Captain stakeiy was ap- pointed ad3utant by Lisutsnant.Co .Coiorsd '. F. Mcconnell to sneceed Captain Hughes D. Kennedy. reniensd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
DEATH or V. H. H. HUNTER.
Pioneer Citizen of Chambers County
 Expires at Age of SS.

Lafayette, Jan. 1.--(SpeciaI.)- H. H Hunter died at his home in Buffalo. three miles north of Lafayette "Wednesday night at 10 o'clock. In the death of Mir Hunter Chambers County loses one oi its best and pioneer citizens No man in the County had a wider circle of devoted friends. He has made his home at Buffa- 10, where he has for years been agent for the Central of Georgia Railway
 About four years ago he sustained a se- rious injury from which he has never re- covered. For weeks he has been very feeble and the end was expected Mfr. Hunter was in his S4th year His re- mains were interred Friday at Macedonia Church and several from Lafayette at- tended.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
SET THE JAIL ON FIRE
WOOD LAWN PRISONERS TRY TO
 BURN CALABoosE.
Were Accused of Stealing from the County Poor House-Cut in the Wages of Steel Mill
 Employees.

Birmingham. Jan. i.--(SpeciaL)-John Will liaIns and Tom Ransom, coolred. were arrest cd early this morning by Marshal J. B. Standi- fer of Woodlawn, a suburb, on a charge of larceny of chickens and potatoes from the county aims house. The two negroes were locked up in the town jail. An hour or two after their arrest the prison was discovered on fire. The local fro department succeeded In squelching the flames. The negroes received a stream of cold water, but were not injured. They were tried by the mayor and sent to the county jail. It Is thought the prisoners fired tho jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
ohisct to puilding,a ste.

Florence, Jan. Especial )-Many sig natures have been secured on petition circulated in Florence asking the govern msnt to select another site for tile Fed eral building to be erected in this city. Upon the one chosen by the government inspector stands the old Synodicai Col Iege, built in lssS. with it's broad galleries and massive columns on all four sides. 1t is one of the most interesting and picturesque buildings in the State and IS dear to the heart of every Fiorentinc. The new building would be purchased too dearly at the expense of this beautiful and maiestic structure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
strongs Lived in Birmingham.

A telegram received here from Austin Strong. who lived In Birmingham for a number of years. worked The Birmingham News as a carrier and who afterwards became a teIe- graph operator, securing position with the Postal Company, announces that his mother and niece, Miss Vera Goolsby had perisied in the theatre fire in Chicago and that Jim Strong. his brother. was seriously and prob ably fatally injured The Strongs were resi- dents of Birmingham for years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
cut in steel Workers Waees.

The following notice was posted at the steci mill of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company in Ensley:
 ''To the employees of inc steel works division, T. C. I. and R. Co.,: Owing to the continued demoralzed condition of the steel trade. the management regrets to announce Q readjust- ment of force and reduction in wages averag- ing about s per cent. effective Jan 1, 1904. The wages of laborers receiving Sl per day will not be changed s. Mcdonald. Superintendent"
 The steel plant is not in operation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
A1GUsE1KENTs. Montgomery Theatre. Tuesday Matinee aud Might The Funny Farce,

A Friend of the Family.
 The new farcicai comedy. "A Friend of the Family" comes to the Montgomery Theatre next Tuesday matinee and night, and, judging from the press comments New York City this season, are to enjoy Q treat. The company is headed by Mss Alice Johnson and Geo. W. Barnum, both members of the stellar ranks, and other well-known artists. Seat sale opens this morning. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
NEGROES HOLD MEETING.
Speeches Made Advocating Improve,
 fuenf of the Race.

I1B1IL WL CWB HAUL
 Raleigh. N. C.. Jan. l.-The negroes of Ha leigh celebrated emancipation day hero witi an immense gathering in which the speeche made were for the improvements of the rac. the negro has proven his fitness and won hil title to the rights and privileges of a man and a fulI-hedged citizen. Appreciation was ex pressed for the educational policy of Norti Carolina. saying 1t gives ali children. regard. less of race an opportunity for education.
 The resolutions state that the negroes givs hearty endorsement of the position taken bs President Roosevelt in behalf of equal civi and political rights of every class of Ameri. can citizen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
FREDERIcK PABsT DEAD.
President of Famous Milwaukee
 Brewing Company.

Milwaukee. Jan. I.-captain Frederick Pabst, 67 years old, President of the Pabst Brew ing Company. died at his home today.
 Captain Pabst realized that the end was at hand and talked with his family about his af- fairs until ten minutes before he died. when he became unconscious. At the bedalde were Mrs, Pabst, Frederick Pabat, IT,. Mrs. F. c. Goodrich of Milwaukee and Afrs F. schoenlein of Weisbaden Germany, daughters. Colonel O. C. Pabst was in st. Louis, Colonel Pabse chartsrod a GuaclaI train aud with hls Wtes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Charged with pesertion.

Officer Perlxerson this morning arrested Will liam P. Holt. The man was charged with de- sertion from the United States Army. When arrested Holt expressed surprise, but admitted that he was the man wanted. The papers which were received here from the War De- partment and which led to the arrest. stated that Holt enlisted last March from Birming- ham, He was transferred to Missouri, where he originally lived. On the way from Jeffer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
SUICIDE AT 0EoR0IANA.
W. c. zeigler Shoots Himself in the
 Head.

Georgiana, Jan. 1.--(Special.)-W. c Zeigler shot and killed himself at hii home in this city at 12 o'clock today. The only reason that can be given for the deed ig that his business was not pros pering and he became Respondent Mir zeigler was on the streets this morning and 1t was noticed that he was not As jovial as usual. He went home. sat down to eat dinner, but ate only few mouth fuls, left the table and went at once to his room, where he fired a ball through his head, killing himself almost instantly
 MT. Zeigler was about 40 years of age, and leaves a wife and two little girls, He was a member of the Knights of Honor and the Fraternal Union o1 America.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Killinp at Kvmnlaa.

4 special says that Brooks Mitchell ves shot and killed at Kymulga. in Talladega County, early this morning by Mel p. Hobbs. Both are well known white men. Mitchell was shot three times, once in the face and twice in the breast Hobbs surrendered to the sheriff at Talladega. He has knife cut on the face and says hc was attacked and shot in self defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Case Mav be Comnromised.

rumor prevails that the suit recently filed afainst the Donelson Construction Company by D. M. Drennen for Slo.ooo damages, al- legged to be due on a contract for advice" in securing a contract for work on the county sanitary sewer, will be settled out of the courts. No answer has been made in the court in which the case was filed and the general opinion is that the suit will be compromised. D. N. Drennen is very prominent in this sec ton of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Fire fin Moulton.

Moulton, Jan. 1.-(Special. )-Fire broke out here at 1:30 last night, destroying two grocery stores, the postofiice, and several other large frame buildings. A defective flue is thought to have been the cause. The loss is estimated at $500, with no insurance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
An Apology.

Through an oversight in the Advertising Department. the Dividend Notice of the First National Bank. of this city, which was sent to this office for publication in yesterdays paper, was omitted. It ap- pears in the Special Notice column of today's issue.
 Advertising Department.
 The Advertiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
poIice are to Zealous.

Judge N B. Feagin of the Inferior Criminal
 Court today made an address to the police
 department. advising them to have a mutual
 understanding with the populace of the city and instead of using the club to resort to other means. He also advises fewer arrests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Many guite F;laa

The record Of suits aled during the month ol December in the Circuit Court was ahead oe all previous records. reaching the number Of ol. , The tota flor the yeer was z26. The asursl
 are exclusive of chancefy suits and are prac-
 tically all for damages.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

arrived A xyl&aunss Io1i.hs
 Cept&in f1bs< h&d ben h fef1t1x health foF tIie i46< four of i've yte<H. but his condition
 was not co1tidsfed sefiots nnttl recently:
 ten days ase. when b4d xsather detsined hin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

In addition to this visible progress thers was organized and is in lively existence a Commercial Association that promises to keep Selma abreast of her sister cities in the South.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
snas Railrnad nomnanu-

Annie Harrison filed a suit in the courts here today against the Alabama Great Southern Railroad for s5.ooo damages, alleging that she was not permitted to aight from a train which she had boarded by mistake and was carried
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
SCOTT'S EMULSION

makes pale, thin children fat and chubby. Overcomes wasting tendencies and brings back rosy cheeks and bright fyes.
 It's surprising how quickly children respond to Scott's Emulsion. It contains just the element of nourishment their little bodies need. They thrive on it.
 Even a few drops in the baby's bottle have a notice able effect for good. Nothing better than Scott's Emulsion for growing children. ws'nsend you sample free upon rsqusaa DcoGT & BowNEASA Raah6ans New Yas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Feminala for women.

Eeminala is .ne prescription of an ernl- nent physician for all diseases peculiar to women 1t Is good for all feminine ills and absolutely best for most of them. Druggists now sell and guarantee it.
 .-adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Weak, Hargard Wornout Women Will find a boon in Feminala, the pre-. scription used by an eminent physician for ten years. in 8 large private and sani. torium practice. with unvarying success. Druggists now sell and guarantee 1t.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Today is positively the last day of the auction sale of books. All the $1.50 copy rights at $1.O5, at 9 Commerce St.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
New lear
 Demands

A complete inventory of your re- sources and serious thoughts in re- gard to advancement of business and prosperity. Old expensive methods should be done away with, and up-to-time ideas grafted upon business machinery, We have some suggestions along this line. and among others we want to mention & & v &
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Rev. E. P. Davis of the Presbyterian Church here has decided not to accept the call of the Gadsden church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Mss Mable shoaff. daughter of Rev. J. W. Shoaff, was thrown from buggy and badly bruised yesterday. sS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
Electric Motor

The merits of the electric motor as a means of supplying power for a multitude of purposes in mechani- cal and commercial lines, as well as for domestic use, are superior to those of any other power, .s & We want to acquaint prospective users of motors with the workings of electric power by practical de- monsnation at our office. 4 .a Drop us postal if interested and we will call on you with valuable information. * & # #
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
PAST YEAR IN SELMA
MANY MATERIAL IMPROVE
 MENTS WE'RE MADE.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Invests Heavily in the Central City-Mandamus Suit Against
 the Market Clerk.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Jan. 1. The new year was ushered In Selma with the changing of bells and the blow ing of whistles last night, all punctuatod by the frequent salute from the cannon cracker.
 The past year has been memorable one in Selma in the way of material ad- vancement as the following partial list of some of the visible improvements VIII eshow:
 6 N Railroad bridge (completed. s2Oo, ,OOo L. & N. Passenger Station (com- pleted) ................''..'....' zo'vV Nnietionl .,.............. n,0O0 r,itv Ruilding (under construction). 25,UJ0 Elks Home lunder construction. n,0O0 Public Building (authorizeD coco. 75,0o0 M. W. Walkers stores and ware- house .......................s.. lo,W c. w. Hooper & Co.'s modern store 30,oOo W. R. Peacock's residence .......... 1,OoO Jud Brislin's residence .............. 5,0O0 Twenty-Five cottages Leverage cost, s2.00O) :, ,........,..........,.. 150.J
 - Total .$495, GOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

W. H. Hunter of Buffalo, father of Lee Hunter of this city, died at his home yesterday after a lingering illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

George Simmons of this city and Miss Dollie Orr of Lagrange, Ga., were mer- ried at the home of the bride yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02
oPELrKA's PROSPERITY.
shown by Heavy Increae in Bank
 Deposits.

shown by Heavy Incrsae in Bank Deposits. Opclika, Jan. 1.-(Speciall-- l--The new year was ushered in by the usual closing of business houses. The cash on hand in the banks. which betokened a prosper ous year just passed was nearly $lO0,U00 more than ever before. The total depos- it's run up to nearly $s0o,Ooo in this city.
 Damon Lodge K. of P. No. n elected the following officers at the last meet ing: J. K. Watkins, delegate to Grand Lodge; H. A. Bedell, c. C.; I. N. Stowe. V. C.; Lee Hunter, Prelate; S. G. Weber, M. of w.; J. H. Smith. M. of A. w. M. Hopson, K. of R. & S.; W. F. Chez ter. M. at A.; J. c. Farley, IT,, I. G.; J. s. Whittlesey, o. G.: R. J. Miles, ai- ternate delegate to Grand Lodge; J. Kahn, T. D. Power, W. O. Brownfield, Trus- tees.
 A teachers institute for this county will be held in Palmer Hall at tho new school building January 22 and B. Rev D. M. Banks, county superintendent, will preside.
 Prof. Lowry Davis has resigned as sec- ond assistant in the Opeiika public school and Miss B. L. SPeatress of Chester, S. C.. elected in his place.
 George Simmons of this city and Miss Dollie Orr of Lagrange, Ga., were mar ried at the home of the bride yesterday.
 W. II. Hunter of Buffalo, father of Lee Hunter of this city, died at his home yesterday after a lingering Illness.
 Rev E. P. Davis of the Presbyterian Church here has decided not to accept tho oam of tho Cxadaday, ch,,roh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Prof. Lowry Davis has resigned as sec ond assistant in the Opelika public school and Miss B. l.. yPeatress of Chester, S. C.. elected in his place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Committees having in charge the work of soliciting subscriptions for the Gath- oiic orphans of Mobile. went out this morning and met with good success.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-02

Wen eend you sanpis free upon rssusaG. rczT &sowNEAsA Raaasns Msw T@t-
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04

there were only 137 cases of ap-
pendicitis or of Ga per cent per
thousand, instead of 1875 per cent
per thousand in France. Among
the native troops, out of an aver
age number Of 1880 men we
have but thirteen cases of the
disease, or a percentage of OLA
per Thousand. In explanation of
this great difference M. Chauvel
states that he thinks it is due to
an almost exclusively vegetable
diet and to the sobriety which IS
observed among the natives.
M. Lucas Championniere stat
ed that he is convinced that ap-
pendicitis is caused by eating
meat, as it is much more fire
quent among persons who eat
large quantities of meat than
those who are vegetarians. In
proof of this, NJ. Championniere
states that many cases, among
others that of q physician in Brit
tany, where little meat is eaten,
who had only seen three cases of
appendicitis in many years. An
other case was that of tao local.
tiles where no meat is eaten and
where there has never been q
case of appendicitis. M. Cham
pioniere stated that in England
and America where great guam.
titles Of meat are eaten, append,
citis is five sr six times more fire.
quent than it is in France.-Pub
lie Opinion.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04
Suicide Prevented.

The startling announcement that a
preventive of suicide had been discov-
cred will interest many. A run down
system, or dependency invariably pre-
cede suicide and something has bsen
found that will prevent that condi
tion which makes suicide likely. At
the first Thought Of self destruction
take Electric Bitters. It being a great
tonic and nervine and will strengthen
the nerves and build up the system.
It's also great Stomach, Liver and
Kidney regulator. Only SOC. Salts
faction guaranteed by H. 81. Bateman,
Druggist.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04
The Death Penalty.

A little thing sometimes results in
death. Thus mere scratch, insigni-
ficant cuts or puny boils have paid the
death penalty. It is wise to have
Bucklen's Arnica Salve ever handy.
It's the best Salve on earth and will
prevent fatality, when Burns, Sores,
Ulcers and Piles threaten. Only Csc
at Bateman's Drug Store.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04
Meat Cause Of Appendicitis

Translated from the Revue Scienti6que.l
Several interesting commune
cations were recently made to
the Academy Of Medicine with
reference to the obscure cause of
appendicitis. The researches
undertaken by M. Chauvel with
reference to the appendicitis in
the army during recent years,
show that the disease is very
much less frequent in Algiers
and Tunis than in France, for
out Of $4,000 men-French and
European-in Algiers and Tripoli
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04
Puts an End to il All.

A grievous wall Oftimes comes as q
result of unbearable pain from over
taxed organs, Dizziness, Backache,
Liver complaint and Constipation.
But thanks to DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, they put an end to it all. They
are gentle bat thorough. Try them.
Only Csc. Guaranteed by Bateman's
Drug Store.
The Cooperstown courier. (Cooperstown, Griggs Co., N.D.) 1902-1913, 1904-02-04
Taken Up.

Jan. Is, 1904, one span Of horses, one
light bay horse, white stripe in face
and thee white stockings, weight
about 300; one dark bay horse with
star in forehead and right eye out,
weight about 1900.
Sec. ls-l47-58. DAVID WILCOX.