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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
BOARD OF REVENUE
HOLDERS OF COUNTY SCRIPT TO GET MONEY.
Clerk David Johnston of Circuit Court Paid for Writing Minutes. Financial Statement for
 Six Mcnths.

The Board of Revenue of Montgomery County, at its regular weekly meeting held yesterday, decided to pay out the fine and forfeiture fund to the bidders, who entered into combine and each submit tei1 bid of 99 1-2 cents on the dollar.
 It will be remembered that several weeks ago, when the bids were opened for tlae granting of the $2,100 of the fine and forfeiture fund to holders of county script, w. A. LaPrade, w. B. Whiting, N. N, Waller and Parker and Waller, holders of must of the script, each submitted a bid of go 1-2 cents on the dollar. Morgan Gigmer, holder of $400 in script, submitted bid of 9 cents on the dollar.
 f1rder the law, the Gilmer bid would ta ke precedence over the others. The BC ard, however, objected to the violation of the long established precedent of low bic tding, and asked County Attorney John G. Finley as to the legality of the com biI ation.
 NTr. Finley yesterday decided that the Bo, ard had no recourse but to settle with the bidders at 99 1-2 cents. The fund will be awarded to each bidder in proportion to the amount of script held by him.
 c Ecuit Clerk David Johnston was paid the fees for writing the minutes of the Court of County Commissioners, which pay 1nent had been declared to be uncon- stit tonal by County Attorney Finley. The pro vision to reimburse the Circuit Clerk for this work was passed by the Legis- lat1 Te. A clerical error in recording the bin by which the provision was made law. caused Mir. Finley to hold the pro visi' pn to be unconstitutional.
 Mt. Johnston. through counsel. yester- day argued to the Board that he was an offic lal, had done work which he should be aid for. As a matter of right, he ar gue &. it should be paid.
 Tlle $36 involved the Board ordered paid.
 S. T. Westcott, Clerk of the Board. sub mitt ted his report of the disbursements of tl le county from July l, 1903, to January l, CA, as follows:
 Inte rest on county bonds ......... d1, ,393 J3 Ora, cd jury City Court S54 % Jurt ITS. regular. petit and special,
 Ci ly, Circuit and County Courts. 5,5O5 I5 Tax ing testimony. Trammel case. 2075 Jury Commission drawing turor.. a.OO Fedi hg juries.. .. ,.................. 2Sl.JO Bail lffs City, Circuit and County
 Co urt5' .................. 1,2S6.OC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05

"Nothing shows a towns increased bus mess like the business done by it's post ofice.' E That's what Postmaster c. w. Buck ley said yesterday when he completed his annual report on the receipts of the Montgomery postofice.
 The top line of his report reads:
 Year ending December 3lst, 1eS, $szs- 96015.
 "Year ending December sist, 1902. $5s'- 15425.
 Increase year 1sos. on 1902. ss.sos.so."
 "How's that for Montgomery? auerfed the postmaster.
 Postmaster Buckley was optimistic over the showing made by the Montgom- cry office.
 "The larger a city is. the larger its postal business Is. The business done by the Montgomery office during the year 1903 is the largest in the history of the office. Every department has increased its business. And yet ssEne say that Montgomery doesn't grow. But Just wait until we have the added facilities which will be given us when the annex is completed. 9
 "Our money order department has made rapid strides during the past year. Just look at this statement. In 1902, the gross business of the money order de- partment from all sources was slb2 2s6s.lS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
Our Daily $bcrt Story

l stain over the heart. Stabbed" he add ed Look there. Hardly a drop of blood and there hasn't been time for coaguia- ton yet Yes, he is dead; dead as Pha- roah, and if 1t didn't sound heartless, I'd say it was a good thing. too. Ralph, we've got to see first if there's anybody about the place. and then-Ive got to dc somethinking." They made a hurried but careful search of the premises, but though the house showed signs of recent occupation, they found no one. They returned to the par Tor where the murdered man lay, and Dr. Ersmit flung himself into an armchair and began to pull his beard thoughtfu.ly. You say it was a woman's voice?" he said, at last. "Tell me exactly what she said"
 added: 'I couldn't undertake to swear that 1t was a woman's voice, Billy" pr. Ersmit looked keenly at him under his beetling eyebrows, and Lomas met his gaze steadily.
 You've heard me speak of this Rev. erly and of his wife," said Ersmit, at last.
 Eve heard you speak of him as an unmitigated scoundrel. I know that his wife left him, and that you regarded her highly"
 "If she had been my sister-or my
 
 father-I could not have thought more of her.. I think she is abroad now, but if she had been here and Ralph, I guess we'd better call the police. The telephone is in the hall noticed it as we came in.
 One night year later Ralph Lomas stood on the deck of a Cunarder return ing to New York. and looked down at a woman reclining in a steamer chair with a smile that was curiously cheerful con- sidering that she had just told him that she could never marry him. t
 T suppose you have your reason" he said, almost easily, and wrapping rug closer about her with solicitous care Tt isn't that you don't care for me. I know that" She shivered under his touch and looked at him appearingiy. Why will you tor ture me so?' she cried. "Yes; I care for you. I have grown to care for you-v very much in the short time have known you. It seems as If had known you always When I first met you your voice sounded strangely familiar"
 50 did yours to me-" he said, still smiling.
 q seem to need you" she continued. And, Ralph. I don't want to lose you Does that sound selfish? You must al- ways be my friend. I am most unhappy,'
 You will he most happy" he said And you will marry me. Dear, you spoke of my voice. When I. heard yours for the first time 1t thrilled me in it's every tone. seemed to hear 1t always. I knew no rest until at last saw you and knav you for what you are. Then I loved you"
 T must tell you." she said. in a whis- per.
 T know" he said. "You first spoke to me over the telephone from S7 Bourne Street. You said: Tell Dr. Ersmit to come at once.' heard of sou before, and later Ersmit told me more, but did not want his justification. I do not want yours. I believe in you, and l love you. Look up. I want you to marry me"
 She did not look up. but she stretched out hand gropingiy, and he took it be. tween his. Then. in the darkness. their lips met.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
s7 BOURNE STREET.
BY BENNETT HARRIS.


 Copyright, 1908. by Daily Story Pub. co)
 The telephone rang sharply again and again, and Lomas after a moments he's itation, took down the receiver and said; 'Hello!'
 A sort of strangled gasp came to his ear, and then a woman's voice said: "Is this Dr. ErsmitT'
 Its Dr. Ersmits telephone" answered Lomas. 'Tf you will hold the wire for a minute or two, I will go and find him. He went-"
 q can't wait" said the voice. "No, I can't wait. I must go. Tell Dr. Ersnit to come at once to S7 Bourne Street and to bring things for staunching a wound. It is life and death, and even now it may be too late. Oh!'
 There was terror and anguish in the cry, and it was succeeded by the click of the severed connection. Lomas dropped the receiver and, hurrying out into the hall, shouted: Billy"
 Well, whats the matter with you?' answered Dr. Ersmit from the head of the stairs. Do you think I'm deaf? You nearly made me drop the bottles. I've joggled them as it is.''
 Never mind the wine," said Lomas. Here's a case for you-S7 Bourne Street, and it's @ matter of life and death Wound. Party didn't say what kind. Get your things together. and I'll drive you oyer there in two shakes of a lamo tail"
 Bourne Street." repeated Dr. Ersmit, wonderingly. Why, that's two miles of. Why didn't they call some nearer man? Who is it?"
 "She didn't say," said Lomas. Just said 1t was a wound. and to hurry, and then rang of. Come on, We'll try the hook after We get back.'' -. 4
 Dr. Ersmit slipped into the coat that his energetic friend was already holding auto was speeding at an ordinance-defy- ing rate in the direction of Bourne Street Eight minutes more and the engine was wheezing at a standstill before No. s7.
 Lomas leaped out and was ringing the bell furiously before Ersmit had half way climbed the steps. A light was burning in the hall, but the house was silent as the grave, and there was no response to the repeated summons.
 Try the door," said Ersmit Lomas turned the knob and 1t opened easily. The two men entered the house and Ersmit called aloud.
 "Strange"' he ejaculated. Are they all dead? Ralph, I believe somebody has been hoaxing us.''
 Iomas pushed past him and entered a parlor. striking a match as he went. He lit the gas at a chandelier, and looked about the room.
 Nothing here" said Dr. Ersmit, who had followed him. Whats in the next one?'
 Lomas looked in. Then he turned a pale face to his friend. Here's your case, Billy he said.
 On the floor by a small table that had evidently been overturned in his fall. lay the prostrate figure of a man in evening clothes-a tall, powerfully made man of 70 or thereabouts, with coarse features, now set in the rigidity of death.
 By the Lord!' exclaimed Dr. Ersmit. It's Frank Beverly!' he ripped open the mans waistcoat and disclosed a small red
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
MONTGOMERY POSTOFFICE
 SHOWS INCREASED BUSINESS

During 1903 it was siss.sss.s5. an increase of s9e,55S17. : During the year 1902. the number of domestic money orders issued was 1&9ss: during 1903 it was 23,4s9. an increase of A52e. s
 .The amount of these orders in 1902 .was $149,0l2.25; during 1903. $164,S7SN. an increase of s15ss1.72. The fees collected on these amounts were $1,s4s.2S in 1903, an increase of x17ss& &
 1.-Two hundred and eighty-eight inter national orders were issued In 1908, amounting to $41le.2S, an increase in mum Der of eighteen. and in amount of $6se.2o. The fees collected in the international or ders amounted to $b2.4s. an increase of '$7.30
 { '"The number of domestic orders paid was A,Oe5. These orders were in amount sss3, ,06es44. an increase in number of l962. and in amount $i.9s6.01. ''The amount of rernittances to New York in 1903, was s432oS7. an increase of $46,ls5. During 1908 $64o.942 was received here as a depository ,an increase of $24, 701.
 Tt is a great showing for Montgomery. All through the year we have had to add to our office force in order to handle the mails properly. and frequently the force was paid for working overtime" :" The annual statement of the registry department has not been completed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05

that ti was recalled because of the ru- mors of this petition. Major Bankhead's friends prevailed on him not to push his resignation. Major Simpson also told me sometime ago that he proposed resigning. but ! do not think he will do so now since there is an effort to get him out
 "The petition referred to by Captain Gullette was started about two months ago, but no one knows where it origfnat' ed. The petition respectfully requests the field officers of the regiment to resign for the good of the service and for har- mony in the regiment
 ''The Age-Herald printed statement from Montgomery some time ago to the effect that the Governor was seriously considering mastering out the regiment. This was denied at the time in several quarters, but the statement of Captain Gullette seems to confirm what The Age Herald said, as he quotes Adjutant Gen eral Brandon as his authority"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05

increase. While there has been no general
 increase tn the opium habit" he says. "thst
 of cocaine has take m hold on the lower
 classes. It is bound to become destructive agency unless something is done to prevent It's sale by druggists. Two years ago the drug was haPly known" he continues. but the habit has grown. and the wreck of lives which accompanies the use of this deadly drug and its sister drugs. morphine. ehloral and -othcz pharmaceutical preparations, and even patent are powerless to raid the opium joints save o~ tho charge of disnrderly conduct. and the fine for this misdemeanor is inadequate ta , Wa tLe sSoLIgO. l4e urges the necessity for the prohibition of the sale of these drugs aava upon the prescription of a physician.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
Money Saved is Money Made.

pr. Wm. Self. of Webster. N C.. an old practitioner of medicine. tells us that Rf- ter many yearsI experience in medicine ne finds 1t money saved to his patients to use Taylor's Cherokee Remedy Js Sweet Gum and Mullein for coughs. colaa and consumption
 At druggiats. asc.. soc. and sloO bOssla
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS.
Governor Jelks Creates Numerou
 .Minor Off3ciaIs

Appointments were announced from the State ESaecutive Department yesterday as follows:
 Justices of the Peace-T. N. Belcher, Jefferson County; c. E. S. Zimmerman, Autauga County
 Notaries Public and Justices of tine Peace-Wm. w. Thompson. Madison County; W. T. Savers, Fillmore County Tillman s. Napier. DeKalb County.
 NOtaries Public-H. W. Bostick, Hous- ton County; J. Moog. Montgomery Coun- ty; G. M. Heating, Montgomery County; E. L. Jones. Jefferson County.
 Constables-M. Dotson. Walker County; c. c. Sorrell, Walker County
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
ADJUSTMENTS.
The Colombia at Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, Jan. 1.-The training shin Columbia attached to the Atlantic training fleet came up to the city today being six days out from Tompkinsville. The cruiser was spoken Sunday afer- noon about seventy-five miles of this port by wireless telegraph and was instructed bv the Admiral to come into this port and Nnot to anchor on-the outside. The ves- Mi crossed the bar during the night and
 Ama to anchor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
Cocaine Habit in Washington.

Washington Times.
 Ir his annual report to the District Com missioners MaJOr Sylvester declares the drug habit within his jurisdiction to be vastly on the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
FINANCIAL.

MONEY to lend at from to per cent de- pending on location of property; large or small amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab- stJact Co.,, No. 6 s. Perry St. tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
sherin's removal, OK oficio and

Sheriff's removal, ex oficio and
 other teeS.. .'.............,.. 1514k Probate Judges ex onlcio and Court fees and making abstract . town and county. :. ............ 1.2OS.OO Salary county officers. 7,713.n Tax Assessor. .................... 50O0o Lights and water, Court House
 and Jail. ....................... 5SsB Coal Court House and Jail...... 40635 Ice. Court House and Jail. H.U4 Plumbing. repairs and sundries,
 Court House and Jail. ........ 3g1.24 Telephone and attending Court
 House and Jail. e. ................ 75.O0 Guards County Jail. 7SO.O0 Salary Janitor Court House. 1sOO % Repairs, stationery, books, etc.,
 county officers. .. .. .. ......... 6s7.11 County Poor House.. ..,............ 2,902.48 Health Department expense coun- ty and city physicians salaries. sasC4 Support county paupers. coffins,
 graves, etc. .. :. .................. 17s.i5 Emergency Hospital. .. .......... 396.30 Appropriation city and Hale In-
 grmary.. ..............."........ BIO co Lumber, sewer pipe, building
 bridges, hardware. salaries, etc. 3,467S6 County roads. outfits, salaries etc S'103.2 Wagons, blow teams. road shovels,
 county roads. .. ................. 1.S47O5 Salary ovcrseers and superintend-
 ents. county roads,. .. .. ...... SSsGS Gravel county roads,. ........ 12OJO Damage to persons and stock, de-
 fective bridges :; .....e........... 25O.0 FrFeight on traction engine, good
 roads machinery .. .. .. ........ 300 :0' Military. .: ...................... 10000 Cost, fees, etc, county bond case. 3B2T T5
 Loldl'. .... .........,... .$53, ,O60, ,93 After county bills had been passed, the Board adjourned until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
Headaches from Colds,

Laxative Promo Quinine removes the eause tu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
PERSONAL.

LADIES, Chichester's English PennyroyaI oills are the best: safe. reliable; take no other; send 4c stamps for particulars; Relief for Ladies" tn letter by return mail; ask your druggist. Chichester Chemical Co. Phila. delphia. Pa. p-tu-th-su
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
FOR RENT.

FOR RENT-The St James Hotel Selma, Ala;
 30 rooms, on second floor entirely, newly pa. pered. Address Julien Smith. Agent. Selma,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
FOR SALE.


 FOR SALE-Loose leaf books and loose leaf devices of all kinds If you are going to open e new ledger soon we would be glad to explain the science of loose leaf accounting and book keeping. It is up to date. Ed c. Fowler Co.
 tusu tf-1O FOR SALE-Loose leaf books and loose leaf devices of all kinds If you going to open e new lecger soon we would be glad to explain the science of loose leaf accounting and Look keeping. It is up to date. Ed c. Fowler Co. tu su tf-10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
MIsCELLANEoUs.

NOTICE Is hereby given that application will be made to the Governor of Alabama for the pardon of Sanford Jacobi convicted of the ofIense of assault to ravish in the City Court of Montgomery, July Term, 1901. E. Fl Jacobi tu-3t DREssMAKING-With none but frst-cIass help, am prepared to do your work on short notice; room for few more orders Mrs Wynn, 2e1s N. Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05

LOST.-In Knowles Dry Goods Store a Je !. Bracelet. with rubber run through 1t. Re ward if returned to 4lS Martha St.
 LOST-Saturday afternoon. pin with two puI pie stones: went up Adams, down Hull to Alabama, down to Lawrence, down to II6, Perry. Bring and get reward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
WAETED-MALE HELP.

CARPENTERS wANTED-Must be first class. Apply to Alex Rice, Court Square.
 VVANTED-Six solicitors; salary or co mmls- eioG Can at once 200 Dexter. Ave. tt WANTED-Men to learn barber trade; we have the best opportunity ever offered; can earn nearly all expenses before compl, Ulng. Start now and finish for spring rush. Write for catalogue Mofer Barber College, New Orleans La. lA-3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
WANTED-AGENTs.

WE WANT an energetic and industrious man or woman in every community to act as our. representative to secure customers for and explain our new plan to parties who may be interested in opening savings accounts; to pch we will pay Si QUO per year and if they sho uld be called on to travel will pay their expen ses in addition; no experience necessary hone. Ity and perseverance being the only requiremen ts. International Bank, Market and Madison St g., Chicago St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05

LoldI'. .s.. ......... .$53 O6O, ,93 After county bills had been passed, the Board adjourned until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
WANTED BOARD OR ROOM.
L0ST.

FOR RENT-Furnished rooms. 2l s. LaWI- renee St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-05
wA.ITrD-FEMALH HEEL P.

yANTED-An experienced and su cpessfu lady teacher, holding a first grade ce1 'titcate desires a position in some school or csJllege Address Box 39I, Union Springs. Ala
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24
DAY WE CELEBRATE.
Green Corn Dance. Pachofa, Roping
contest Wins.

Q On Wednesday night 1000 Choctaw
Indians will come into town to en-
gage in their annual green corn
dance They will strike camp near
town and at s o'clock will be at the
Chackasaw Park to begin their dance.
The park will be ablaze with lights
and the big gates will be thrown
open so that those who desire to do
so may sit in tneir carriages and wit
ness the dance.
Another feature of amusement that
the picnic committee is working for
is a wild west roping contest Cow
boys who possess great skill in the
art of roping were here yesterday ne
gotiaring for contest and If 1t is
possible TO obtain the wild steers the
contest will be pulled Off.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24
OUR CARRIE AGAIN
IN A FOUR DAYS CRUSADE
KNOCKED DOWN TWICE.
Saloon Man Knocks Ner Dazy with
CHAIR and a Cigarette Fiend
Employs His Fist Against
the Strenuous kansar.

ElilaoeloloWn, Ny July ar
lac Na'loh career was 'eu'poI''''y
but violently interrupted tonight WINE
\. II. N''E"ootS' Saloon N''r''
struck h'T twice WIN o ''lT hh''N-
ing her down ahI producing O. s,a.P
wound.
Inc assault occurred al N'iEuooI s.
saloNn al''F MIS-. Nation haa deliver
'd a lecture against "hlsN'N ana To-.
oa''o' S"' ha' appeared 'I lh' sa
loon durlhE lh' afternoon ana o''a'.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24
An Evening With Burns.

The following IS the programme for
the literary and social meeting Of the
Epworth League to be held at the res.
idence of Mr.. w. C. Kendall nexa
Tuesday night:
/. instrumental Solo-Miss Vallye
Burney.
2. Biography OF Burns-Miss Stel
la Butcher
q Burns Rank as a Poet-Mr
Ditzler
4. Ladies' Quartette-"Auld Lang
Syne"-Mesdames zike, Word, God
dard, Miss Butcher.
5. Epistlc to a Young
Friend, Miss Bessie Alexander,
6. Romantic Side of Burns Life
Will Kendall
7. Reading-"Highiand Mary
Miss Josie Gray.
Z. Criticism of "Cotter's Saturda!
Night" and "A Mans a Man for Z
That'-Mr f. c. Bowers.
9. Instrumental Solo-Miss Vally,
Burney.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24
HargrOve College

We call attention TO the fac1
tnat ON September the 6ib.
1904 Hargruye College wIl
begin its fall term, The ay
proaching session gives prou-
Use of being the most puu-
porous one i'm our history
While most of the Old teach
ers will be with US for anothsT
year, we feel sure we hare
made some changes that VIII
decidedly improve the work
ing force for the ensuing ses
sion
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Say--I wish you would please
phone down and let me send you
some Cherry Sherbet or nice ice
cold watermelon. BY the way, all the
monthly magazines, we have them.
ia. HAM BEE, Phone 389.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

And still there are great shoe Dor
gains at Hamilton's The sale lasts
only one more week
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

The heaviest and best grade OF tn,
Duchess granite ware at
BIVENS, CORHN & FRENSLEY.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Fruits, cantaloupes, melons, cold
drinks ice cream and confectioneries
at II d, Knights G22 West Main
street 24-3t
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

We hope it-will be handy for every
body to attend The social at Mrs A
IC. Cruces Monday nigat. 2l-2
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24
WANT COLUMN.

under this head will
be received st the rate OF nve (5)
cents per line. No advertisement
received for less than fifteen n5)
cents. Special monthly rates fur
nished on application. The notice
may contain any matter of Lost,
Found "For Rent" For Sale,
stolen" "Strayed," or any purpose
without display lines.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Drs Adams & Hehin extract teeth
by new method, absolutely without
pain. 24.G.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Students are now getting ready TO
enter Hargrove College Sept. 6, 1904
saw
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Hamiltons cleanup sale OF summer
footwear offers bargains attractive ia
careful buyers. 24-3
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Say-I wish you would please
phone down and let me send you
some Cherry Sherbet or a nice ice
cold watermelon. BY the way, all the
monthly magazines, we have them
"a. HAM BEE, Phone 3S9
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

Dr. w. II. Enloe, dentist. crown
and bridge work specialist. With Dr.
Fam. 13-lm
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1904-07-24

For fresh vegetables 80 to-S. e
Priddys on West, Main street. 't2.2