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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

make a. monthly appropriation of a few dollars to cover the expenses of publica- ton of the vital statistics of Selma, which are now complied by City Physician l. C.. Skinner. Until a few years ago the statistics were printed by the city and 1t is hoped that municipal officials will again realize the Importance of dissemi- mating information.
 A plan which seems eminently feasible Is the publication of the record of births and deaths in a pamphlet which may be distributed by the Commercial and In- dustrial Association. The notable healthi- ness of the city is one of the best adver- tisements that Selma can offer aAd the records with descriptive matter in regard to the commercial status of the town would be advantageous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
A Timely Toast.

Senator Sullivan of New York was re. gently a guest at a banquet of homeo- pathIc physicians. During the banquet the usual toasts were drunk. To the health of the ladies'" "the president. " of "Hahnemann, the father of homeo- pathy." and of dozen other persons and subjects glasses were drained duly, and then. sll of sudden, the toastmaster re- marked that the witty Senator Sullivan had not yet responded to a toast Sen ator Sullivan" he said, rising. ''has not yet been heard from. Senator Sullivan will now propose health." The Senator arose and beamed upon the assemblage of physicians. "I propose" he said, "tht health of the sick
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Osborne-Barker,

Surprise greeted the announcement this morning that w. H. Osborne and Miss Annie Barker were married at o'clock last night at the home of the bride on Alabama Street. Rev. R. F. Otis of the Valley Creek Presbyterian Church, per- formed the ceremony.
 Only the nearest kinsmen of the groom and of the bride were present and the fact that Mir. Osborne and Miss Barker were to be married was kept secret even from their intimate friends. and when the news of the marriage was disseminated this morning there was much surprise,
 Mrs. Osborne is a daughter of William Barker and is a charming young lady, MT. Osborne is a well known business man anG has a host of friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Washington Social Etiouette.

Social etiquette in Washington is becom- |;nG so strict as to recall the observances of foreign courts. Considerable surprise was expressed when Mrs. Hay gave a brilliant state dinner at time when her husband, the Secretary of State, was so lin that he could not attend. Explanation lies in the fact that it would be contrary to ctiquctte for any member of the cabi- net to give n dinner until one has first been given by the Secretary of State, ranking member of the Presidents official Ifamily. As the season for such functions had arrived and 1t was important that the
 whole social fabric should be saved from wreck, the Hay dinner was given though
 tha host pas i'll in bed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

gratitude to you and your valuable rem edy. and we hope that other dear ones may be saved as ours was"
 The reason that Vinol acomplishes such wonderful results In throat, bronchial and lung troubles is because 1t contains in a concentrated form all the vital principles of cod liver oil, but without a drop of oil to nauseate and upset the stomach and retard it's medicinal value; the weakest stomach can retain 1t and 1t Is delicious to the taste.
 Vinol is the most valuable preparation of cod liver oil ever discovered, and we ask every person in Montgomery who has a hard cold, hacking cough, throat or bronchial troubles to try Vinol on our guarantee to return your money if you are not satisfied with the results. E. G. Fowler. Druggist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
GIVEN UP TO DE-
But Our Great Cod Liver Oil frePa- ration -vinol, Cured Her of
 Consumption.

Mrs. J. G. Brown of Anderson, Ina, writes: "Our daughter Mary was on the verge of the grave with consumption ou. family physician had given her up-saio she could not possibly recover. She was so weak she could take only half a tea spoonful of nourishment at tune we read an advertisement of Vinol, and de- cided to try 1t as a last resort. She has now taken eight bottles, and her health has been restored in marvellous man. ner, and she is as we'll as ever she was. Words are inadequate 10 express our
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
 Friday Night Wm. H. West Minsfrals

Music and mirth. Is the watch-word of Manager Ricaby in the program as presented by West Minstrels, which comes to the Montgomery Theatre Friday night This organization carries sixteen splendid vocalists. six well-known comedians, three European novelty acts and twenty skilled musicians, and the musical fea- lures of the entertainment are alone worth more than the price of admission The West Minstrels are enjoying the greatest success this organization has ever known. Seats now on sale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
JAPAN's FIGHTING FORCE.
Half a Million Men and One Hundred Thousand Horses the Present

London Standard.
 Tn a paper in the Journal of the United Service of India on the growth of the military power of Japan Captain H. w. R. Senior traces the origin of the present Japanese army to the action of the Mi- kado. when a "commission was sent out from Japan to all foreign countries in 1869 to Inquire into the best system of national defense, the best system of education and the best religion. On its return the com mission reported the French military sys- tenn. the British nFyal system and the American system of education to be the best. They stated. however. that they found no civilized religion to be worth adopting
 In 1887 the Mikado undertook the reor- ganization of his land forces on Prussian
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Euchre Club Entertained.

Miss Winston Jones was hostess to the Young Ladies Euchre Club at it's last meeting when members and friends of the club enjoyed a pleasant afternoon. Roses were used as the decorations and the score cards represented American Beauty roses. The club prize. silk scarf. was won by Miss Matte Jones. The visitors prize, handsome deck of cards was won by Miss Louise McFadden.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Shafer Quits Race.

Of paramount political interest is Hon. W. R. shafer's withdrawal from the race for the sohcitorship of the Fourt Judi ciaI Circuit, leaving Robert H. Man. gum the only candidate Dallas County has for the place, and, according to the belief of his friends. the candidate with the best chances to secure the nomination in the primaries in April
 Mir. Shafer announced today that he would not further prosecute his campaign, which had been vigorous one In a gen. erous communication, he stated that with two Dallas County men aspiring for the honor. it would be impossible for either to win. and he, therefore. had decided to withdraw.
 His political strength will be added to the Mangum forces. MT. Shafer though young man. has taken prominent po- sition in politics and has many friends here, who will learn with interest of hls withdrawal.
 Tomorrow night at 7:3O a meeting will be held in the court house to promote MT. Mangum's candidacy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
A SAN FRANCISCO PHYSICIAN
Uses Herpicide Successfully in Traafinp Sucnsis of the Beard.

Treating Sycosis of the Beard.
 He says: q recently treated case of sycosis (similar to 'barber's itch of the lower lip. with )Newbro's Herpicide There was an extensive loss of beard with in- flammation extending we'll down on the chin. The result of the application Of Herpicide was most gratifying. The loss of beard ceased and a new growth of hair is now taking place over the once lnfiamed area.
 (Signed) Melville E. O'Neill M. D. "S45 Howard St.,
 San Francisco Cal"
 Herpicide kills the dandruff germ and permits the hair to grow abundantly.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send 1Oc In stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co.,. Detroit' Mich. E. G. Fowler, Special agent thu.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
MIR. SELLERS DEAD.
Montgomery County Young Man Dies
 at Q Hospital.

Mir. A. R. Sellers. a well known young farmer of Banner. died yesterday morning about 10:30 o'clock at a local infrmary.
 The body was shipped to his late home at Banner yesterday afternoon at O clock and the funeral will take place there to- day. He was a member of a prominent family and had 8 great many friends in the County.
 MT. Sellers was brought to Montgomery Tuesday afternoon in a serious condition and an operation was performed Tuesday night in the hope of saving his life, but 1t was without success.
 He was 28 years old and unmarried.
 A brother and sister of MT. Sellers were with him when he died and accompanied the body to Banner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Horticultural Club Meats.

An adjourned meeting of the Dallas Az ricultural Club is scheduled to take place in the court house tomorrow at noon. The regular session day is the first Thursday in the month but on Thursday. January q, there was no quorum and President John son asked all members to be present to- morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
ARRESTED AND FREED
SENSATIONAL TURN IN scuLLY
 CASE.
6. K. Reed, Who Was Dead Mans Companion, is Arrested on Charge of Murder, But Later War
 rant is Withdrawn.
Advertiser Bureau.

AQVerIiSer Bureaus
 Selma, Jan. 20. A sensational turn. was given to the Scully case today by the arrest of s. K. Reed, who was Mir. Scully's companion at the time of the latter's death.
 Mir. Reed was released this afternon, the warrant which charged murder being withdrawn.
 The warrant on which MT. Reed was ar. rested was sworn out yesterday by John Sample before Justice of the Peace B. J. Gayle. It was served today by Constable Marshall Johnson, who found Mir. Reed on Broad Street. It was expected at one time that habeas corpus proceedings would be instituted, but the movement was not necessary as the warrant was withdrawn early in the afternoon. As MT. Reed had been a States wit ness in the Scully case and had himself sworn out 8 warrant against one of the defendants in the case, his arrest was a surprise to many.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
salma Cotton Market.

day at 13 1916 cents. but actual prices were higher and a sale of 100 bales was made at 13 15-16.
 The movement yesterday was: Receipts, 1S2; shipments, 221; since September 1, re- ceipts, Sl,96S; shipments. 75.594; stock, 6.459.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
John King Hurt.

John King was painfully injured this afternoon on the Southern Railway on the outskirts of the city. MT. King fell, it is supposed, in jumping from the train, his face was badly bruised. He was not otherwise injured. Mfr. King was former ly employed by the Selma Street Railway and recently moved to PlantersviIle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

All voters between the ages of Fl and 45 must pay their poll tax on or before Feb. 1st or be disqualified from voting in any primary, State or Federal election this year
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Funeral of q Child.

The funeral of the 3-year-old child of
 MT. and Mrs. E. w. Logan who died last night took place this afternoon. Rev. J.
 L. Gross, pastor of the first Baptist Church. conducted the services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Methodists Quarterly Conference.

The usual quarterly conference was held last evening in the Church Street Metho- dist Church, Presiding Elder c. A. Rush, conferred with the pastor, Rev. A. l.. Andrews. and with officials of the church and of the Sunday school. The matters considered were the ordinary business of the church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
peath of Mrs. E. W. Rruan-

Mrs. E. w. Bryan. an estimabie lady of this city. died today at the family homo on Florence Street. She had been i'll only a short time. She is survived by her husband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

Mrs. John NJ. Bridges, who has been i'll for several months. is reported tonight to be at the point of death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

Free from Calomel or Poison. I,axo Pills are a mild and gentle laxa- tive, yet sure and effective: purely Vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel. mercury or mineral poison. VIII correct habitual constipation. Will not gripe or nauseate. Druggists. 25 cents adv,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Early Mail is Late,

The new scheme by which mail from Montgomery and the East is scheduled to reach Selma on a freight train at 6:s5 a. m.. was effective today, but on ac- count of delays on the Feast end" be- yond Montgomery, the eastern mail did not. como until 1o:35 a. m., when the reg ular Western of Alabama passenger train arrived.
 It is stated that the officials of the railway company have ordered the crews on the early freight to stop at the Union Passenger Station in Montgomery for the mail, but under no condition to wait more than fiyS minutes. In this case, If the east end' continues to be subject to se- rious delays, the new mail schedule may prove to be only an intermittent improve ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

ternoon was a dining immediately after the marriage of Miss Laura Hughs 10 T. B. Stephenson. It was served in pri- yate dining room in the Hotel Albert MT and Mrs. Stephenson had as tner guests Mise Pearl Wise. Mrs. John Stephenson, Mrs. John Hughs and William Hughs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

The Southern Railway Company's pay checks tor December have arrived.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

The friends of John W. creagh are pleased to learn that he is convalescent from his recent illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Saturday Matinee and Night Creatore and His Italian Band.

Seat sale opens this morning for both matinee and night performances. adv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

s. s. Sellers of Autauga is in the city uisiting relatives and friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here. See our adv. Marks 6 Gayle. -tu-thu-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Rev. MT. Monett Makes Address

At its regular meeting, held yesterday afternoon. at the residence of Mrs. c. W. Hooper, the Young Ladies' Missionary Society Of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church heard an address by Rev. Lacey l. Moffett. MT. Moffett, who is soon to assume work in the China mission field, is an interesting speaker and his talk was much enjoyed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Personal and Ilnca1

The many friends of Mrs. Amanda Lar dent learn with regret that little hope for her recovery is entertained.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

Colonel Sam Will John of Birmingham is the guest of his daughter. Mrs. Portis G. Welch.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

Jeff Johnson, a prominent citizen of South Dallas, is in town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

To Publish Vital Statistics.
 It is probable that the City Council will at It's next convention be reouested to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21

A pleasant social event of yesterday af-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
Freo from Calomel or Poison.

Hon. J. B. Ellis of orrville is in the
 ctN
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-21
ALABAMA WINE,

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 Send 10 cents in postage for free sample by WEisTERIuND WINE CO. -Fruithurst. Ala.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
RANSOM ASKED FOR GIRL.
"Cmtl.roat Gang" Demands $500
for Catherine Biernlan.

Rudolph Wicket, proprietor OF hotel in sheeps-
head Bay the uncle of Miss Catherine Blerman'
the Young woman who has been missing since last
Thursday. when she left her unce's hotel to visit
her sister Marie q servant employed by Mrs. John
Henry Mccarthy of No. 1ST West One-hundred-
and-twentieth-st yesterday received letter signed
"satana' demanding that Wicket pay 500 for the
return of the missing woman
The letter was as follows:
Rudolph Wicket Sheepshead Bay.
Dear Sir: 1t is up TO you TUT 700 III q I'm Tan
at the corner of Hicks and Carroli sts.. brookiyh
at u O'Clock Thursday night. Don't notify the po-
lice We will send man 10 meet you II our
man does not return to the gang by O CLOCK We
will kill you. Katarina is in the hands OF the Cut
iii 0Ss' e SATANA-
p S.-We sorry, but we need the money.
The existence of such a gang is unknown to the
Sheepshead Bay police. Neghbors of the Wickels
are aroused at the disappearance of the girl, and
at the fact that she may have been kidnapped.
The police are now working the theory that the
girls captors. If she has been kidnapped. beheve
that they can force Justice and Mrs. Mccarthy 10
pay money for her return Mrs. Mccarthy sald
last night that she had seen the note received by
Wicket, but had not received one herSelf.
The missing girl in the habit OF visiting her
sister. Marie, in Harlem. and Mrs. Karl Krouse. q
Thursday. She has been in the country only a year
and spoke English poorly. Her relatives say that
she did get lost, she knew her way about
the city well. Catherine is twenty-one years old
The Wicket girl is pretty. and her uncle has been
of the opinion that she was abducted by some fol-
lower of the races, who had seen her selling milk
at the track The letter. he thinks. was written
by a crank
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
MUST SAND THE STREETS.
Ahemn VIII Make Asphalt Com
pqnies Fulfil Contracts.

The contract clerk of the Department of Pub
lie Works yesterday completed his search of the
asphalt paving contracts. He found that a
large number of companies had not fulfilled
their contracts as regards the sanding Of streets
in icy weather. The report of this search. which
was made at the request of The Tribune. will be
tabulated and will be sent to the Borough Presi-
dent early next week
President Ahearn of the Borough of Man
haitian declares that he will have no difficulty
enforcing these contracts to the letter, as the
city has held back a certain amount on each
contract. In the mean time, the sanding Will be
done by the Street Cleaning Department, al
though there is allowance in the annual
budget for that purpose.
1t is not likely that the negligent asphalting
companies will be called to account for their
past negligence. The contract plainly says that
they are to sand the streets when called on to
do so by the Commissioner of Public Works or
other constituted authorities They can plead
the excuse that they have not been called upon
to spread sand.
Commissioner Woodbury. of the Department
Of Street Cleaning has had bill drawn up
which gives him full control OF both sanding
and sprinkling of the streets. 1t is simple
bill plainly written, and without any of the
attached clauses which brought about the defeat
of the bill introduced year ago. 1t Will prob
ably have the support in the legislature of the
entire city administration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
.SWIM AMONG ICE CAKES.
Workman Rescued By Another
Both Several Minutes an River.

After swimming several minutes among ice
cakes in the Harlem River near One-hundred-
and-thirty- ninth-st., yesterday afternoon, Ed
ward LawIess, of No. 254 EdgecoInbe- The
Bronx, rescued James Tierney, of No. 116 Tenth
ave. who had accidentally slipped from pier
where he had been working.
The men were pulled on the pier exhausted
They were taken hurriedly to the Lincoln Hos
pital It is said they will recover unless pneu-
monia sets in.
Tierney employed on the pier unloading
sections of iron tubing to be used by the sub
way in tunnelllng under the Harlem River.
There were about a dozen men working there.
The pier covered with ice and extremely
slippery.
While carrying one Of the smaller sections,
Tierney slipped on a small piece of ice and tum-
bled into the river. AS he fell he cried out, and
his fellow workn.en ran to the scene. Before a
rope could he thrown to him he carried by
the tide more than fifty feet from the pier. No
boat could be had. and while the men on the
ried further into the river. He grasped several
pieces of ice, which broke. Several times he
went under the surface but managed by swim
ming to keep himself afoat.
LaWless, who IS an expert swimmer when he
saw that there means of reScuing the
man, threw off his oVercoat coat and waistcoat
and Jumped into the river. He swan to where
Tierney was floating and assisted him to the
pier Several times the ice stopped their prog
destination. A hope had been obtained, and
Lawless tied it under Tierneys arms. and he
lifted TO the pier Lawless then pulled him
self up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
MASONIC CHARITY BALL COMING.
Benefit for Masonic Home To Be Held at
Garden January 8.

With the announced sympathy and support of the
seveNy communicates OF knights Templar, the 500
lodges Of Free and Accepted Masons, the 300 chap
tiers Of Royal Arch Masons. the 10000 craftsmen
composing the various Masonic bodies in this State
the Masonic Charity Ball will be held in Madison
Square Garden on Monday evening, January g.
At $50 o'clock the Battalion Of Consolidated
Commandery Drill Corps will march upon the floor
and form In line the Maids side of the
Garden there TO receive the various Communicates
which DO not belong to the battalion under their
own banners Under the direction OF Eminent Sir
Knight William T. Dun and Sir knight Dana 3.
Pratt, aids, the Communicates then will be organ
lied in columns of three
The battalion will form In the centre of the floor
with open ranks facing inward to rece We between
the lines the officers OF the many visiting Masonic
bodies. who, under the guidance OF Eminent Sir
knight Charles E Benedict grand marshal will
appear in the following order: Right Eminent Sir
Knight John Little, Grand Commander of the
Grand Commandery OF Knights Tempiar OF the
State OF New-York; Right Eminent Sir Knight
William J. Maxwell Past Grand Commander and
chairman Of the general committee of the Char
ity Ball Association Right Eminent Sir George w
Moulton. Grand Master OF the Grand Encampment
officers and past officers of sister Grand Templar
jurisdictions; commanders and past commanders OF
this and other jurisdiction Most Worsh pful Frank
Hull Robinson. Grand Master of Free and Accepted
Masons OF the State of New-YoTk; grand officers
anp past grand officers of sister jursdiciong: Most
Exalted George a. Newell Grand High Priest of
ROYAL Arch Masons OF New-Yorh State and Most
Ilustrious Irvine LHommedieu Grand Master Of
Royal and Select Masters Of the State of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-30
"EVERYBODY'So NOT BOUGHT OUT.
Publishers of Magazine Deny That Lawson's
Story viii Be Stopped.

A runor was current in Wall Street yesterday
afternoon that Every body's Magazine" which has
been publishing a series OF articles on "Frenzied
Finance" by Thomas W. Lawson. of Boston, had
been purchased by representatives of the Standard
Oil interests. 1t was also declared in the Street
that more instruments Of ''Frenzied Finance
would appear.
a Tribune reporter late yesterday afternoon saw
Mr. Thayer. Of Ridgeway. Thayer s. Co, publishers
OF 'EVcrybodys" who denied the rumor in these
words:
The story that this magazine has been sold is
absolutely without foundation. II is a canGrd
started by of the votares Of the system"
"EverybOdys" is not fer sale AT any price. and no
corporation could stop the appearance OF the future
insJalrneLts OF 'ITenZied Finance"
Mr.. Thayer declared further that he had been in
communication with Mir. Lawson by long distance
telephone in the afternooa, and had told him Of the
ruInor. Mr.. LawsOns reply, be said. was: II have
not yet packed my trunks. still doing BUSH
ness at The old stand. Ia like the who
could put QUIZ