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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
SECOND TRIAL OF WALKER.
Negro Will Be Arraigned at Jaspe
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 Jasper, Jan. Especial. 1.-The trial ot Henry Walker, the negro once convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of Mrs. J. c. Dickinson, the wife of 6 prominent business man at Cordova last March. has been set by Judge Ray of the Circuit Court for Wednesday, Febru- ary 3rd. A special venire has been select ed and Is now being summoned. The case was reversed by the Supreme Court a few days ago, two of the justices dis senting.
 Much interest in the outcome is mani fested, and while a great many are in- clined to think the evidence against Walker is weak, it is generally believed that the sentence of death will again be the outcome.
 No crime ever committed in this sec tion has been equal in gravity to the one with the commission of which Walker is charged. One night last March, a negro entered the home of J. c. Dickinson at Cordova and with a hatchet inflicted wounds on Mrs. Dickinson from which she died and so horribly beat MT. Diclxin- son that he has not yet fully recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Postoface Open All Might.

Patrons of the Selma postOffice will learn with pleasure that Mrs. M M. Force the postmaster. has obtained from the postal authorities in Washington per mission to leave the lobby of the local once open all night so that mail can be gotten rom lock boxes at any hour The new schedule is in effect at once
 1t was announced three weeks ago that a supplemental order of the Department provided that postofhces in which the of- iice proper was separated from the lobby by screens and partitions, and in which doors to the office were locked during the absence of clerks could be kept open all night and it is this order that Mrs Fore has gained permission to put into effect in Selma. .
 Following Is a copy of the letter re- ceived by Mrs Force in reference to the matter:
 postmaster, Selma, Ala:
 As requested in your letter of the 14th
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Force of Hahif

Edward levitt Wheeler, editor of The Literary Digest. in addition to his nu- merous office duties. found time to de- liver speeches for the Citizens union dur ing the last campaign. At the breakfast table on the morning following one of his particularly arduous efforts, all heads were bowed for the customary grace be- fore the meal when Mir. Wheeler startled his family by starting off in a loud voice with:
 'Adr. Chairman"
 The burst of laughter that followed caused the blessing to be deferred to q later and less hilarious occasion though breakfast was eaten as usual and with no apparently injurious effects.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Convict-Made Goods Bill.

Washington, Jan. E.-'rhe Sibley bill to prohibit the purchase by the Government of convict-made goods was the subject of hearing before the House Committee on Labor today. The measure was favor ed by E. J. Roche, representing the American Federation of Labor. w. M. Tumor of Georgia, who said that he held contract for the labor of 800 convlcts fo five years in that State. opposed the bill MT. Tumor said that the State re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Irwin-Carson

Edward Palmer Irwin and Miss Carrie Exer Carson were married yesterday af- ternoon at the home of the brides father, C. C. Carson, several miles north of Sell ma, Rev. J. l.. Cross pastor of the First Baptist Church, performed the ceremony, which was attended by a large number of friends, including a number from this city. The bridesmaids were Miss Maude Carson and Miss Erncstine Irwin. After the wedding a reception was held. Mir. and Mrs. Irwin will reside near Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
ssPie,, Melton bead.

Word has just been received here of the death of Pig Melton, which oc- cured a few days ago at Pineapple, his home. Young Melton was the young man who, while playing in a game of craps with some negroes the day before Christ mas, became engaged in a fight with them and was shot in the leg.
 The outcome of the fight was the ar- rest of an innocent negro, who was placed in the calaboose at Pineapple and who on the morning after Christmas was at tackled by a mob, who set fire to the jail, burning down that building and cremating the prisoner. The fire spread rapidly before it could be controlled and burned two-thirds of the town.
 Melton was a son of J. T. Melton, a prominent citizen of Pineapple.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
A Weird Incident.

Some years ago the following strange incident took place in a West end club fin London. There lay on the table in one of the rooms a list of members who had mt down their names for an ap- proachiug house dinner. X workman on a lodjer who was putting the finishing t,t1cbes 10 the decoration of the ceiling
 lei fall a single tiny splash Of red paint. which dropped on the first name on the ust and ohlii ierats ed it as if with the stroke
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
ATHLETES AND PUGILISTS
 CURED BY SWAMP=ROO1
All these Famous PugiIsts and Athletes Tell of their Cure b SwampRoot the Great Kidney, Liver and Bladder Remedy,
 and Say that it Added to their Great Strength

Champion of the World Jehries, Declares that swamp-Root is a Wonderful Remedy.
 Hotel Delavan, New York City, Nov. I6, I6o3. ] Dr. Kilmer & Co.,,
 Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen:-Your great remedy, Swamp-Root, was recommended to me by Lou Houseman, Sporting Ed itor of the Chicago Inter Ocean. l use it in my training to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

Almost everyone, from personal experience, knows that the effects of any kind of severe physical strain are fet first of aIl in the small of the back in other words, in those Vital Organs, the Kidneys. This is as true in the case of the very powerful as tis with one of less strength and it is especially true whenever the kidneys are weak.
 Weak and unhealthy kidneys are responsible for more sickness and suffering than any other disease therefore, when through neglect or other causes,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Conuocation Adiourns.

The Convocation of Selma of the Epis- copal Church adjourned yesterday after a two days session in St. Paurs Church at which the dean of the Convocation Rev. B F.. Brown of Unontown. presided The work of the Convocation was dis cussed by Rt. Rev. c. NJ. Beckwi+h Bishop of the Diocese of Alabama; Rev R. H. Cobbs, D. D.. of Greensboro; Rev J. II. Casseli of Carlowville; Rev. J. J Harrison of Demopolis; Rev F. w. Gam. ble of Selma, and R H. Evins, Esq, oi Marion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
ComnanY Tncreaaes Stock.

The Schuh-Miller Lumber Company ll2s determined to increase its capital stock from $24,000 to S0,000, and will enlarge its mill in Selma with the addition of a planer and other machinery. The company mas also purchased a saw mill and 15,000, ,tOC feet of cypress timber at Berclair, Miss, and win operate both plants, the head quarters of the company being retained in Selma.
 President J.. P. Schuh and other ofIi- cers were reelected
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
532 Poll THaxes Paid.

Tax Collector c. P. Morrison at noon today had collected 532 poll taxes for number paid before February l will ne over 6OO. As citizens are beginning 10 Ter alize that unless they meet this tax be- fore February they will be disfranchlsed for year, it is expected that there will not be as many sdelinQuents as had at first been feared.
 It is interesting to note that 46 poll taxes for the year 1908 have also been paid.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Cotton sola for 15 l-2 Cents.

The excitement caused by the steady advance of pEices of cotton during the past few days was intensified today by the marked rise in contract quotations and the loca2 exchange was agog over the sale of 150 bales of cotton at 15 1-2, the highest price in the past twenty years. At the usual estimation of 800 pounds to the bale the consideration in this pur- chase was $f1,625. A total of 400 bales was sold at l5 1-2c.
 The following statistics showing the movement of the crop for the week end ing last night. "Wednesday, and for cor responding weeks in the two years i'm mediately preceding, are of interest:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Diplomatic Appropriation Bill

Washington. Jan. 2S.-The diplomatic and consular appropriation bill was pre- sented today by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and ordered reported. The measure carries a total appropriation of N.9S6,6OO an increase of $2s.350 over the appropriation for the present year. Of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Tnformation Wanted.

Persons who have been benehted through the use of Thacher's Blood ana Iiver Svrup will please communicate 1rith "A. H. care The Advertiser of- sce Adv.-tf. .
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

Aching in the small of the back is an indication of Bright's Disease. The prop CT course in such cases is to take few doses of Prickly Ash Bitters. It is an effective kidney remedy and bowel regu- later adv-wed-f -fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Why swamp-Root GIves strength.

kidney trouble is permitted to continue fatal resus are suse to follow.
 Swamp-Root Strengthens the. Kidneys, and through them helps all the other organs. When this Wonderful Discovery can put the human body into condition to stand the hard training and the temen dous strain of thep ring it is easy to understand how it has cured thousands in the more ordinary and less strenuous walks of lite
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

The movement yesterday was: Receipts, 191; shipments. 2S1; since September 1, re- ceipts, S3,961; shipments, 7s,648; stock 5,3l5.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

George Brown, the Celebrated Bass Ball Player of the National League Writes What He Thinks of Swamp Root.
 Hotel Empire, New York City, Oct. Io. 1905. ] Dr. KiImer & CO,
 Binghamton, N. Y. Gentlemen: After finishing the coaching of the Columbia College
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Thomas Again Jailed.

Nels Thomas, a negro, has been arrest- ed on capias charging him with burg lary:Sand connecting him with the South ern Railway car robberies last fall, winch a systematic thievery resulted In the loss of goods worth several hundred dollars. Thomas was placed in tail where with Charlie Bradley and Jim Feagin, negroes. be. will await trial in the City Court Of Selma.
 Thomas was arrested by Deputy R. L.. Key. He had been arrested with Bradley and Feagin and all had preliminary hear ing before Justice of the Peace I. D. Lloyd who bound them over to await the action of the grand jury. Thomas made his bond of $100 and was at liberty until yesterday afternoon. His new bond is in the sum of $3O0 and in default thereof he was committed to jail
 The robberies with which Thomas is ale legged to be implicated, were among the
 most serious that the Southern Railway ever experienced fin this State. For months there were thefts of freight of all sorts and In ali quantities, and the company was unable to find the guilty persons. Several months ago the com Moseley and other members of the Selma police department, discovered evidence
 which led to the arrest of Thomas, Brad ley and Feagin who are thought to have been the leaders of a gang that perpe- trated the robberies.
 The plan used by the thieves was for an employe, of the road to obtain access to a car and dump the spells as the train passed a rendezvous in Blue Girth Swamp was carted to the home of a confederate and concealed, When the officers raided this house last fall they found much oi the stolen pfoperty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

of a pen. Some of the members who noticed the occurrence thought 1t very
 pad omen; others, like Hamlet. defied augury- But curiously enough, the member whose name had thus been struck out was taken i'll the next day and died m the club on the night before the din- ner was to have taken place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

this increase. a2,OOO is for the diplomatic service in the Republic of Panama. An item of $11,OOO is included for the consular service in Manchuria.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
IhIch appears h the CongresslOnal

which appears in the Congressional Record of January 27. 1904.
 "The resolution also asks is Crum now in office and if so under what authority of law?' William D. Crum is de facto collector at the port of Charleston, s. .. Whether he holds his position under the authority of the law Is determinable. not by the executive department of the gov ernment, but by the judiciary and by that only. He Is not receiving pay because of the provision of Section I76i.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Marriares in Tuscaloosa.

Tuscaloosa, Jan. 2S-(speciai.) )-Dr E. P. Hogan of Bessemer and Miss Myra Gaines of Northport were united in mar riage at the Northport Methodist Church last evening at o'clock. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. J. c. Crow. The bride was attired in a handsome tailored suit of blue cloth. with blue hat to match and carried Brides roses. She entered on the arm of her sister, Miss Gussie Gaines. who wore a hand some gown of brown cloth. with hat to match. At the altar they were met by the groom and his best man, Edward Hogan of Birmingham. The ushers were Bernard Collier, Tom Christian. Hillman Hawkins and Joe Rice. The bride Is one of Northport's most accomplished young women, while the groom is a popular young physician of Bessemer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

Constipation leads to liver trouble. and torpid liver to Brights Disease. Prickly Ash Bltters is a certain cure at any stage VI thS oisoruer. adV-wed-fri-su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

Frank Williams and Miss Pauline Zuchting were married yesterday after noon at the home of the brides father, C. H. Zuchting the ceremony being per- formed by the Rev. Harry c. Howard of the Methodist Church The bride who is the daughter of C. Fl. Zuchting. one of the most popular men at the Mobile and Ohio yards here, has made many friends since her residence in Tuscaloosa. The groom is a native of Union Springs, and has been back a year from the Philip pines, where he went with the army. They have the best wishes from a host of friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

could hardly force myself to eat a meal Two physicians whom consulted said had malaria, but their prescriptions did me no good. A third one whom con- suited told me my kidneys were out of order and advised me to take Swamp Root.
 got half dozen bottles and could feel the benefit before I had finished the first one. By the time I had taken six bottles I felt was cured. My appetite had come back. the headache had dis appeared. and felt as fit as the day l met Sullivan at New Orleans. As pleasant and speedy remedy and sure strength builder, it gives me pleasure to recommend Swamp-Root to all my friends. Very truly,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

inst. you are authorized to Keep the lobby of the postoffice open. provided the ed as stated in postal guide on page 1895.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

ca,ved from s2OO to $2SO a year for It's con vict labor and that this money went into inc p,lblic school fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
HOME OF BLIND TIGERS
MANY OF THE BEAJTs HAVE
 LAIRS IN DALLAS.
State, City, County Licenses Number Less Than 25, But 57 Persons Have Paid Internal
 Revenue Collector.
Advertiser lBureau,

Selma, Jan. 2S.
 Though the State of Alabama's and oth- CT local civil authorities have licensed less than twenty-five firms in Dallas seven persons have obtained from the in- ternaI revenue department of the United States government permission to sell malt, yinous and spirituous liquors in this This is the report made by w. W. Nor ris of Selma, who, at the behest of the grand jury of the City Court, obtained from the Collector of Revenues in Bir- mingham list of the names of men to whom the national government had Issued Tuesday when the grand jury was granted a recess of two weeks by Judge J. W. Mabry of the City Court. MT. Nor ris. a grand juror. was sent to Birming- to the indictment of piind tigers" and the Federal authorities in the Magic City gave him access to their books.
 There he discovered that In addition to the wholesale and retail liquor firms in Selma, about forty persons, without Ii, license from the department of internal revenue and the natural inference is that unless these licenses were intended merely for mural decoration, their holders are gal only in that part of Dallas County included within the corporate boundaries of the city of Selma. In short, 1t Is indi- cated that nearly forty blind tigers have their lairs in the wilds of this County.
 The grand jury is to convene again Eeo- ruary 8 and hear evidence against viola tors of the prohibition laws.
 The fact that last year there were nine- ty-eight internal revenue licenses issued to persons resident in Dallas County and coating of sugar to the bitter pill that Is offered to the popular swallow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Y. M. C. "A. Anniversary Sunday.

Y. N. 0. A. Anniversary Sunday.
 The anniversary meeting of the Young Mems Christian Association of Selma w,ll take place in the Broad Street Presbyte- rian Church at ?. m. Sunday and an sion of not more than sixty minutes
 Dr. w. w. Harper who was recently reelected with reelection to the pres idency, which he has held for several years, will make his annual report. The address will be made by Rev. A. l.. An drews, pastor of the Church Street Meth odist Church.
 The music for the occasion will be un- usually attractive.
 The committee in charge of the program is W. s. Butler, E. H. Hobbs and A. F. Strohmeyer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29

A Running Track.
 For several weeks past Physical Direc- tor A. R. Franklin of the Y. M. c. A. rear of natatorium building
 This track, when completed will be one of the fastest in the country of it's size, as it is 24 1-2 laps to the mile and made entirely of cinders.
 Through the center there is cinder track five feet wide and sixty feet in length, which leads to a jumping pit [ i-2 by feet, filled with white sand which will be used for the broad jump, high jump and pole vaulting.
 Personal and Local.
 Hon. P. H. Pitts this morning received news that his brother-in-law, Dr. Robert Mclean, died this morning at his home in North Carolina. Paralysis was the cause of his death. Dr. Mclean was re- gently the guest of Judge Pitts, and he had many friends here.
 Ed Stoddard, who has been in Okalona. turned home, and will spend few days here. @
 Capt. D. B. Edwards, a we'll known planter of South Dallas, was in the city today.
 R. J. Hudson of Montgomery, is resis- tered at the Hotel Albert
 S. A. Reynolds of Minter, is a promi- nent visitor to Selma. E. P. Roberts of Atlanta, is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
James J.. corbett, the Former Champion, Tells How He Was Cured by swemp-Root.

Brooklyn. N. Y., Nov 10, 1908. pr. Kilmer & Co, Binghamton. N.$Y,
 Gentlemen:-About two years ago this extremely robust body of mine showed signs that something was wrong with 1t My usual vigof gave place to feeling of lassitude. I was. annoyed by frequent headaches, occasional spells of dizziness. and instead of my usual good appetite
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
TWO DEATHS AN TROY.

]. P. Roberts of Atlanta, is in the cit,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-29
Personal and Local.

Ed Stoddard, who has been in okalona. Miss. during the cotton season, has re- turned home, and will spend few days
The daily morning journal and courier., 1904-04-14

argument for the day. The sequel came at night. but the Elfs decided in solemn counsel that Binenber (the boxing mas te-1 must teach something more than was to be found in the Socdolenger sei- e;lee- Of Fend. Dodge. Feint and Punch fl they were to have any kini of show with men whose hands were like dOu- ble spring traps and arms like pave-'s rammer.
 Muscles laid on in exercise have not the staying power of muscles laid on in earning ones bread and butter (fght- ing the wolf) The Elrs of .'ye old-tiine days" were a well dressed. gentlemanly, scholarly throng. in top hat and dress coat. who acted as if they had come from respectable homes and expected some day to fill positions in society of ; honor and trust. They passed through the street leaving a feeling of respect behind them. not rolling along with the siouch of the arena and the hunched shoulders and limboed elbows of the galley slave. Oh; the times, oh, the manners. Pity 'tis. 'tis so.
 As history is silent upon this boast of Gladstone's, may we not ask the human family to reserve it's decision and put in modest claim for New Haven green to prove which is it not so writ ten in the chronicles os H. T. Blake, Esq. God of our Forebears, it it not the grandest place upon our present bog? At least some of us who winter and summer here think so. and as sings the old sonneteer,
 Fools go wandering fur and nigh;
 We bide a-hum, my dorge and I.''
 Oh, is it not glorious birthright to be town-born. to have opened our baby eyes upon the perfection of earth's ho- som. the green grass and the wide spreading trees of our dear old green. ask the wanderer of fur or nigh" where upon earth is more beautiful setting for human habitation than the crescent range from Solitary Cove to Mount Sachen and Saganore. across to Mount Regiside (so named by the poet Hillhouse) following the high land to Colonel sabin's rock.
 Answer ye who have tramped this earth bog.
 The only drawback in being town born is in visiting other cities, their oAC lattiNl ny COAAAlJcAA iSJAis We are disappointed that distance in re- ality lends no entertainments. We have not the style of Central Park. Hyde Park or Bois de Boloigne, but we have in our green. notwith- standing it's spoliation and age marks, an emblem of placid, dignified old-time responsibility of the knee-buckle age, with the gracious make yourself at home smile of welcome, all quite rare in these latter days.
 Life is too short and we stay dead too long to waste our ray of sunshine in courtesy.
 What town-b born does not remember the splendid receptions, exhibitions, balls and state fairs given in the state house, the Corinthian columns wreathed in eyergreens. the north porch, so cool in summer. and so delightful in winter for boys and girls sled-rides; the south porch. so warm and dry in winter for the truants, and in the evening did ever music from the Palace of the Doge sound so delightfully."- ravishing? (T0 be Continued1