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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

Maggie Hickman.
 States First Witness.
 The examination of witnesses began at 4:30 o'clock. when Solicitor Dent called Tim Albright. a negro employed by the Louisville and Nashville Rail- road Company.
 Albright testified that he was 8 brother of Jim Albright who was run uing as a fireman on the engine with Achors at the time Achors was killed. The witness said that his brother was now absent from the State.
 Jim Albright testified at the prelim- mary hearing of Sanford and it was the purpose of the State to show that it was impossible to secure his pres ence in court.
 The witness swore that his brother told him during August that he was going to Georgia and would not come back to Alabama.
 On cross examination 1t was drawn from the negro by lawyers for San ford that he fired the engine of En- gineer w. V. Nelson, and that up to the time of the death of Engineer Achors the brother of the witness fired an engine for the deceased. He did not know the whereabouts of his brother. He was last heard from in Columbus. Ga.
 Justice Jones Caiied.
 R, H. Jones, the Justice of the Peace before whom Sanford had q preliml- nary hearing and was admitted to bail in the sum of $750 was the second wit ness for the State.
 Jucstice Jones testified that Jim Albright, negro. was a witness at the preliminary hearing and that he testified in substance that he fired MT Achors' engine and had done 50 many months; that he was at the store or Sanford when the difficulty between him and Achors occurred; that San ford was washing the floor when q young man, Harry Hammett, ran into the store from an adjoining room, fol- lowed by Miss Hickman who was closely followed by Achors: that San ford pointed a pistol at Achors who pushed the Hickman woman in front of him. Achors. and held her there: that the woman screamed to Sanford moi to shoot; that Sanford fired twice without hitting anyone; @that Sanford fired a third time striking Achors; that about the time Sanford fired the third time Achors struck him with a glass knocking him down; that Sanford fired a fourth time again striking AchoTs who was in front and climbing over the counter; that .Achors got hold Of the pistol and struck Sanford over the head with ItS hs-+k: khat the last time
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
y !, nces. and resolved when 1t was col leted he would locate here. Retur ng from abroad he purchased the s oon and store at 901 North Cot treet, which was popular with t ailroad men.
 Secured a HOusekeeper.
 The old man had rooms adjacent he store and desired to secure a W ian as a housekeeper. Engineer Ac rs brought Maggie Hickman to Mon
Secured a Hou,ekeeper.

The old man had rooms adjacent to the store and desired to secure a wo- man as a housekeeper. Engineer Ach- ors brought Maggie Hickman to Mont gomery from Birmingham, and she was installed in a back room of the place as it's mistress. Achors also took up his abode while in Montgomery in the saloons store, although his wife and children resided in Birmingham. He was running an engine between the two cities.
 The Hickman woman, it is said, was Maggie Hammett of Birmingham, be- fore she married Hickman, who went as a soldier to the Philippines. She came to Montgomery with Achors be- fore her husband returned from his jaunt as a soldier
 The Hickman woman. who is hand some and stylish, was accompanied to court by her mother. Mrs. s. E. Ham melt, and her brother, Harry Hammett, both of Birmingham. She Is still the housekeeper of Sanford, and until she was placed under the rule as a witness she occupied a seat close to him and his counsel.
 Engineer Achors was extremely pop ular with railroad men of Montgomery and Birmingham. The popularity of the two men and the sensational fea- lures or the lTldl uTeW ldTBe numDer of spectators to the court house yes- terday. They hung over the rail and listened to every word of the testi- mony.
 Sanford is represented by two lead Ing criminal lawyerss of Montgomery, and Solicitor Dent Is assisted by two prominent lawyers. John Achors, a railroad engineer. and brother of J. A. Achors, the deceased, sat with the States attorneys throughout the trial
 Twenty~fOur Hours to Get n Jury.
 No criminal case tried in Monntgom- cry County in recent years has given so much truble in the selection of jury as did this case against Sanford. A special venire of 100 talesmen was summoned to appear in the City Court Thursday and when 1t was exhausted the lawyers had secured nine jurors. This wSs late Thursday evening and Judge William H. Thomas, presiding over the court, drew the names of twenty additional talesmen from the box. These were summoned for yes- terday morning.
 One of the original nine jurors, &C., cepted to try the case, Andrew L. Bar
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
FOR SALE.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
FOR sALE-REAL ESTATE.


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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
Making Friends Day. This can truthfully be said of
 yGY~O Ice Cream
 POWDER

the new product for making the most delicious ice cream you ever ate; everything In the package. All grocers are placing it in stock. If your grocer can't supply you send 2bc fortwo packages by mail. Four kinds: Vanilla, Chocolate, Strawberry and Unnavored
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR SALE-Fine Washburn guitar worth ss5 .oo, for s16. 50; fihe aluminium mando- iin S30 % value, for sl6; oo; other lih9 ., n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

E0p sALE-Black gelding sound and gentle. for ladies to drive; the kind that is hard to find Can be seen at Trimpies Stable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
States First Witness

Jones, Walter Davis, Harry Hammett. J. M. Boyd, Mrs. S. E. Hammett, and Maggie Hickman.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
MIsCELLANEOUs.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS-Special bargains in ladies' desks. hat racks. children's rockers. ethax axticlss. Gay & EiGhtlerl 15 Monroe
 10k
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

WE MAKE CUTS for books. leaflets. newspa.
 per advertisements etc. We make he raek thing. 'Phone seL. Advertiser EnKravtn3 e. n~A
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

rop SALE - Self-filling fountain pens fo- s125: any man boy will appreciate one of these pens for a Xmas present; only limited number left Montgomery Loan Co'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

I HAVE sFOR SALE one car load good horses that are cheap; if you need anything nf ths kind it will pay you to see me. c. H de Yampert, Agt., 502 Goode St.. phone 1O30. o'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR SALE-One of the best and old estab- fishes businesses in this city on account go- ing East Address H. L.. care The Adver. tiser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
Took 24 Hours to Select
 a Jury. DAMAGING EVIDENCE AGAINST W. C. SANFORD State Advancing Theory That k Murder Was Due to
 Jealousy. H.ndsosne Housekeeper of Aged Defen- dant and Cause of Trouble Close
 by His Side in the Crowded Court Room.

Witnesses for the State yesterday and last night in the, Criminal Divis- ion of the City Court of Montgomery
 told of the vesuvius tragedy on the afternoon of May 24. at the store and
 saloon of W. c. Sanford 901 North
 Court Street, in which James A.
 Achors, popular locomotive engineer
 employed by the Louisville and Nash vile Railroad Company, was mortally wounded and died the following morn ing.
 The fatal shots were fired by San ford, the aged keeper of the store and the dificulty was due undoubtedly to Maggie Hickman, the handsome young housekeeper of Sanford.
 The State is advancing the theory that Sanford was insnnely jealous of Achor's attentions to the woman and that when he saw the engineer strike and abuse her he shot and killed him without any other provocation.
 The defendant yesterday merely en- tered a formal plea of not guilty of the
 indictment for murder in the first de- gree. It is understood that witnesses
 for Sanford will swear that when the
 old man fired the fatal shots Achors,
 who. was a large and powerful man,
 had the merchant on the floor and was
 beating him severly and that he shot
 the engineer to save his own life.
 When the court adjourned last night at 10 o'clock a large number of wit nesses for the State had been ex- amined. The State did not rest It's case. Solicitor Dent will resume the examination of his witnesses at 9:30 o'clock this morning. It Is probable that the case will consume all of today and may run late into tonight.
 Some Sensational Evidence. The sensational feature of the evil dence yesterday was the testimony of w. l.. Allen, general yardmaster in Montgomery of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, who was
 friend of Achors. MT. Allen swore that, in what he thought was his dy- | ing statement and what proved to be his last statement on earth, Achors said that Sanford shot him without any cause whatever, and called on Maggie | Hickman, who was present, to swear | to the truth of the shooting when Sam | ford was on trial for murder. The tes- I timony of MT. Allen was subsequently l corroborated by Special Officer E. w.
 Graham of the Montgomery Police De- l partment who was present when this | dying statement of Acnors was made | Peculiar interest attaches to the case. Sanford, who is 54 years old. has | been living in Montgomery off and on | for twenty-seven years. He located in Montgomery permanently four years ago soon after he had completed a trip around the world on a bicycle. He started on this trip from his old home in Battle Creek, Mich., where his wife
 now lives. On this trip he stopped in
 Montgomery, made numerous acquaint- | ances. and resolved when 1t was com pleted he would locate here. Return ing from abroad he purchased the sa-
 loon and store at 901 North Court
 Street, which was popular with the railroad men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR sALE-Girrs Columbia bicycle; almost new; a bargain for Sl3.76. Montgomery Loan Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

THE PROFITS of small storekeeper may be nlaced in a savings bank and earn per cent interest They may be invested in classified Advertising space, and. in a year. double his business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

RICYCLE-A $40 bicycle can be bought for SIS cash; wheel Is in good running condi-
 tion and will give excellent service. Drop a line to Bicycle. care The AdVertiser. 3t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
FOR RENT
LOST.

IosT-Friday afternoon, a handsome cameo braast pin, with pearl Finder will receive liberal reward if returned to 512 Alabama St 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR sALE-A Standard adding machine: low price Also an Al typewriter. a bar gain. Address Ad-Type. care The Advsr.
 tiser. oAt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR SALE-Farmers and land owners. plant agent for sale of grafted and budded trees of large. soft and paper-shen varieties; becope profitable in five years. T. L. Jones, 229 Ca
 torna St tf-lO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

SPECIAL PRICES-Every brooch in our stock has been marked way down; solid gold brooches from $2. 50 up. See us If you contemplate buying a brooch of any kind Montgomery Loan Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

SoNEY TO LEND-I have Sso. 900 to lend on real estate security at 6. or per cent ex- nensee moderate. Fred 8. Ball, First Ma;
 Bank Building. 1-27
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
ENGRAVING,

LET US SUGGEST a good cut for your bueiness--somethinK that will tell a tale of your own individual business. something that no one else uses We will show you a design, and then you can decide. Ad-
 vertiser Engraving Co.,, Phone SGT. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

FOR SALE - Remington typewriter for s27 50; Blickensderfer typewriter for SIS. 00; both extra good values. Montgon- cry Loan Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

sTRAYED-One dark bay mare mule and one black horse mule. both years old.
 fine order, between 151k and 16 hands high.
 Inform Abraham Bros, w. s. Harris of Downs. Ala. the owner. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17

IOST-On Thursday. pair of red kid gloves. Return to 435 South Lawrence St. and receive reward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-17
FINANCIAL

NoNTGoMERY ABSTRACT CO. 8. Perry. Money to loan on all classes of real estate.
 interest and charges low. Negotiations promptly concluded. If
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
STUNNED BY LIGHTNING
Lady Appears to be Natural con-
 ductor

Mr. and Mrs. \. W. Cook, Q mile and a.hali above town. on the railroad. were stunned by lightning Monday. Just after lunch they were standing together under the ramada. near the tent, watch tug the storm when bolt rendered both inscnsiblc. Mr. Cook was not thrown down but sent staggering several feet. On rrgAining consciousness his wife had disappeared except her feet projecting from behind the tent, where she had been thrown by the shock He carried her inside and put her to bcd, where she suon recovered. Neither has apparently suffered any serious injury. There Is no other indication of the bolt striking in the vicinity, and Mrs. Cook believes she k natural attractcr oi lightning. for she was struck once before, while q girl in Kansas.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
HIGH SCHOOL.
A Proposition to Establish One for
 Imperial Valley

A number of citizens of Imperial and vicinity who have for some time been considering the necessities of the Valley m the line of more advanced educa- tional facilities submitted the matter to the consideration of Superintendent Baldwin, on his recent visit here and found that 1t met with his most hearty endorsement.
 IL is necessary for the accomplish ment of this end that petitions be first circulated in each of the school distrists which propose to be united in the High school district, after which the Board of Supervisors will order an election. at which the formal vote of the people will be taken.
 If there is one line above another upon which our people are unitedly enthusiastic upon, it is to give the ris- ing generation the full benefit of our superior public school system. As soon as the headings of the petitions arrive from the Superintendent office the petitions will be circulated throughout the Valley and it is hoped and expect eel that large number of names will be speedily secured. that this most com mendable move may be pressed at once.
 Pupils are applying from various parts of the Valley, and it Is thought that present facilities of rooms and teachers will suffice for the first year.
 It is hoped that this years work will bring our schools upon par with the best in the State.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
PICTURES FOR RECLAMATION
 SERVICE
The Water Melon Promises to Re- come . Pest-And There gre
 Others

II. \. Gould oi Los Angeles. has been making large number of photographs here for the Reclamation Service. These include especially the land in alI stages, and all kinds oi wild and desert plants. The land. for instance, is shown in it's natural state, and also alter being prepared for irrigation. Then. all sorts uf plants that grow here. either naturally or by introduction are pictured. Desert plants arc such as grow naturally on the desert without water. Wild plants. other than desert. Arc such as have hccn introduced by IT, rigation. and require water.
 Ky the way. Mir. Gould says the water melon promises to become one of the most serious pcsts er. Its universal cultivation and eating scatters the seeds far and wide, and 1t immediately grows wild. in a very much dwarfed condition, worthless for fruit, but ovcrpowering as to vine. IL takes many years to breed melon up to a fine variety. but only about on. for 1t to retrograde to a worthless pest.
 There are many other pests, too, noted by Mir. Gould, all of which will become apparent to the farmer in due time.
 Mir. Gould's present mission includes the making of thousand negatives, all of which he will dcvclope on his return to his Los Angeles studio and they will bc filed away in the government archives as "the records in the case"
 He has travelled in all irrigation countries of the world. making similar pictures, and his negatives now number l56,OOO,
 Besides the Reclamation pictures, Mir. Gould has made . number of general views for MT. Emerson, of the Realty Co.,, to use in its work.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
MORE RAINl
4S-IOOth of an Inch Monday

Much threat of rain finally culminatcd Monday in dowupour of forty eight hundredths oi an inch. which wet Im- perial to the skin aud made the town lake oi mud Everybody was happy, however, and went out to hunt land. stimulated thereto not only by the rain but the water settlement reported from Los Angeles. The railroad, of course, was washed out, both on the main line and this side of Old Beach, but that was a minor grievance and was easily borne. Besides. railroad repair falls only on the Company, while the rains hits the just and the unjust alike.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
rlANY CATTLE COPYING
900 Head by Three Train-ioads for
 Imperial Pasturage

Lots of cattle are coming in now, to iatten up on Imperial feed. Besides the two trainloads reported last week {, covering 750 head, another trainload was brought in on the 10th inst, close ly following that from Texas for Mir. Holt This last arrival was an eight car train by MT. Garner, of San Bernar- dino, and carried 24O head, which were taken at once to pastures in the vicinity.
 This makes 99O head by these three trainloads, and their fattening and care will add materially to the ea,n- ings of the Valley. Imperial is great feeding ground for beef stock, and will become more SO in the years to come as our pastures get older and more ex- teusiye.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
RhecmatIsm

When pains or irritation exist on any part of the body. the application of Ballard's Snow Liniment gives prompt relief. F.. W. Sullivan, Prop. Sullivan House Fl Reno, Q. IT.. writes, June 6, 1902: "l take pleasure in recommend ing Ballard's Snow Eminent to all who are afflicted with rieumatism. lt is the only remedy 1 have found that gives immediate relief" 25c, 5Oc, tl.OO.
 Sold by Imperial Drug Co. Dr. r, s. Anderson propr Phone 7s.
The Imperial press., 1904-08-27
Imperial Temperature.

L. s. Government Record, II. N. Dyke, Observer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24

The promenade given by the Ameri- can band was largely patronized Sat urday evening. The band played many new pieces and had to respond to many encores.
 The funeral of Sophia Baillargeon took place Saturday morning from her late home on East Main street with a mass of requiem at St Ann's church and inteTnnent in Calvary cemetery. The bearers were Perry Ayotte, Jo- seph Lafont, Joseph Mascott, John Beurigard, Archie Deford and Alfred Oisine.
 The funeral of Charles Brewer took place this afternoon from the family residence on Hillside avenue with service at the house by the Rev pr Buckley and interment in Riverside cemetery The uniformed ranks, K. of F., and Townsend lodge, l. o. o. F., attended in body. The bearers were as follows: F. B. Hull, John Houston and John Rice from the K. of F., J. H. Filling and Miller c. Haynor from the Odd Fellows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
EVENTS
Entertainments, Fairs.
 sotiables of local Interest
N. I l1l'''' i NY

Oct 2O-26-Annual fair given by St Teresa's parish, at Town hall, Wood bury
 Oct 28-First concert and ball by Waterville Engine Go at Pythian hall, Waterville
 Oct 28-Hallowe'en dance and re ception by members of B. A. c. to the lady canvassers and the baseball team at their hall
 Oct 29-Nassau Social club dance at Hamilton hall
 Oct % sociable and dance by Go D, Hibernian Rifles, at Hibernian hall
 Oct 29-Penny Prevalent bank from $50 to 4:30 at the Friendly league, continuing each Saturday afternoon at the same hour. Oct 3O-Football, Acorns of Bridge port vs All-Waterbury, championship game. October 31-Hallow cen party Of Friendly league members in Friendly league hall at 8 D. m.
 Oct 31.-First annual dance and so- scfal Given by Naugatuck aerie of Eagles, No 64O at Gem opera house. Oct 31-Old-t Halloween dance and reception given by Miss Reeds dancing classes in Hamilton hall, Mill Plain. # &<OV O-f-O-IFduu uIllOH Id1r DY LQ9 Ladies' auxiliary and Third division. A. O. H., at Columbus hall, Nauga. l tuck.
 i Nov 3-Anniversary promenade and dance given by Loubet camp, No H. 400, Modern Woodmen of America, at Speedwell hail.
 Nov 4-Popular dance by the W. A. l O. at Town hall. Watertown. Nov 9-Fourth annual promenade I and dance by the Sunshine Athletic 1 club at Speedwell hall Nov o-17-Seventh annual fair ot Washington Hill A. 0. at their rooms I Washington street.
 Nov 1O-The four-act comedy drama "A Yankee in Cuba,'' benefit of Youna Ladies Altar society of St Michael's l church, Waterville. Nov 1O-R Reception and dance by the Algonquin club at Leavenworth hall
 Nov 1O-Second annual promenade by the Phoenix Social club at Speed we'll hall
 Nov 11-Promenade by Liberty cir. cle, 0. 0. F., at Leavenworth hall. I Nov 17-Second annual promenade and dance by the Orient Athletic clut at Leavenworth hall. Nov 1S-Fifteenth annual dance an6 promenade given by St Thomas Ga dets Athletic association at Leaven l worth hall
 Nov 24 Old Fashion dance by tho I Veribest club. I Nov 24 Reception and dance by I St Mary's Alumni association at S1 Patriek's hall.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-10-24
WE MUST DRINK

That's true-to live we must drink. But what should we drinkF Remem. ber when you sit at your table ana yaa1take of a cup or two of our civiliz- ing tea it not only soothes the nerves, but 1t makes rest and meditation. causes friendship cheer and hospitali- ty. If you're cold or nred, What ls so refreshing and comforting as cup of the hot amber liquid eve mean tne quality we selD. Of course We luon. mean to swallow it down in one or t1u1. l.o1llns.. Let the busiest men or women lay aside their work; relax hodv and mind; take an easy ehalr, sin a tranquilizing cup of our war ranted nice tasting tea, and lney n n find if is blessed Host time. Ana TOT s,a hraeer in the morning there's noInllig kon earth to equal cup or two oI oul ssaIwavs,, fresh roasted coffee. It uoes not matter what price you pay us, vou,u find the quality will be equal .o inc nrice Say, if the men Wno ulu the paving of East Main street TOT liis lne trolley company after they iald s lns track had drank some or our ,,, ,ea "4 ae coffee they'd never loose a piusM II, ~. 9n shame which should come to ,nvn cheeks, for the job is simply Tl9lcu u1s os Snealina Of ridiculous, reminds us VI sarnn h1lttef. which is sold for 2S, yes, and and 90 cents per pound. We wish to to say it's simply ridiculous to see people nav 2S or 30 cents for butter Mnen .il thev can get as nice butter as ues y. ever put on their bread for Zo ceh.s eo5., pea ~,o,,nd of our store. We have rev ,f those baking sets left which we glve with one pound of our Baking PoWuer' 45 cents per pound, at
 Phelan's T Store.
 4o r,as+ Main St. Telephone.