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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

the recent election in Bibb County the question of local taxation for school purposes was submitted to the voters and resulted In favor of taxation. The vote was 65e for. local taxation for school purposes and lis against
 All of the recently elected county of ficers of Bibb County have qualified and have entered upon the discharge of theiT respective duties.
 It Is rumored that a knitting mill will be erected In CenterviIle In the very near future. There is not a To- cation in Alabama more suited to an enterprise of the kind.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
End Of Football season.

The football season ends for B,r- mingham tomorrow In what will prob ably be the closest game played here this season as well as the biggest so- cial event to take place this month. Since the game Is to be played on a national holiday and in weather that is ideal for the sport. the elite of Birming ham society will be there in addition to the regular football enthusiasts
 Judging from present prospects the game will be one of the most interest ing from the sportsman's point of view played here this year, as the teams seem to be very evenly matched. Ten nessee seems to be stronger this year than ever before. holding Clemson down to one touchdown. Tn her game with Auburn Alabama showed great offensive ability. but was weak on the defensive. Since then Coach BIount has devoted most of the time to defen- sive practice. and the Alabama boys claim that the team has improved con- siderably since her last game,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
North Georuta Conference,

Marietta, Ga. Nov 23.-The North Georgia annual conference of the Southern Methodist Church. said to be the largest annual Methodist Confer ence in the world, convened here in an nual session today Bishop W. Dun can of spartanburg. S C.. Is presiding, Bishop Charles B. Galloway of Missis- sippi is among the visitors to the con ference, The conference will be In session until Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Weather Conditions,
CPast a hourAG

eastern Alabama yesterday morning has moved eastward to the North Caroline coast. EiN ing light to moderate rains over eastern cotton districts and south through most of Florida; more decided storms are moving east over the Pacific Northwest and Lake Superior. though generally fair wealth CT prevails except unsettled In south ana middle Atlantic States and over the Pa. etfic Northwest, with some cloudineas in central and Lake districts: an area of high covers thS east slope of the Rockies; ten- peFatures are somewhat lower in Alabama Georgia and Tennessee, generally slightly to somewhat higher in the North. and near ly stationary elsewhere.
 Temperature and precipitation as reported by the Weather Bureau for selected Soutns eTn stations for the 24 hours ending ! a. m-s Nov. B. 1904
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
The News of Mobile

R Garber of Livingston. MT. r. 0. Rogers of Concord, N c.
 Miss Elizabeth Rogers, Miss Jennie Rogers and Miss Grace Lewis of Ei w Orleans came over to attend the Prince-smith wedding and are the guests of Mrs. Matthew Brewster Mir. Arthur Palfrey of New Orleans. is another out of town guests at the wedding
 The marriage of Miss Agatha Cow ley to Mir. Robert E.. F. Koch of Pen sacola was celebrated at TouIminville at St. Francis Xavier Church. Father Pierill of Spring Hill college officia- ting. Miss Addie Cowley. sister of the bride was maid of honor and Mir Johp M. Strong of Pensacola, best man. The ushers were Messrs. J. M. White, S. Cowley. William Cowley. J.. c. wilkins. MT. and Mrs. Koch left over the Mobile and ohio for a wedding trip to St. Louis. They will make their home in Pensacola.
 Mfr. and Mrs. R. H. CIarke's bridge party last evening" was in honor of Mrs. Willie" wHight of Pensacola. Their guests were Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Clarke, Dr. and Mrs. Harry Inge, Mir. and Mrs. William Kelly. pr. and MrSs bOn0urant, MieSeS Ma Oel heuS- tis. Maria Burgess, Helen Clarke and Messrs. Orville Cawthon, W. r. Teb- betts, A. P. Bush. J. B. Waterman, W. c. Horn and Dr. Goldthwaite. Mrs. Wright and Mir. Waterman were the successful prize winners. 
 Dr. and Mrs. Daniel Sellers Pritch- ett have returned from their wedding trip and will remain in the city until after Thanksgiving the guests of Mir. and Mrs. Robert Hallett.
 Mrs. William Bfdgood left today for St. Louis. Her sister, Mrs. Lorenzo Norville will return with her to spend the holidays.
 Mfr. and Mrs. Hempstead of Belize. arrived today and are with Mrs. Jos eph Hodgson.
 Mrs. A. c. Smith and Miss Kate Hopkins are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Lake.
 Miss Mary Taylor of Demopolis Is the guest of Miss Walters for a few days.
 Mrs H. Nj. Price left today for At. lanta, Ga, to be absent several weeks
 Mrs. Robert Gage and son. left Mon- ! day night for St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Carried to AsyIum.

Hollis B. Parrish. the young lawyer, Who snot and killed George Leonard. a machinlst. about two years ago. for which he was tried and convicted and sentenced to ten years in the peniten- tiary. from which sentence he took an appeal. has been taken to the insane asylum at Tuscaloosa for treatment. A few days ago Parrish had a diflcuItv with street car conductor and was ar rested on charge of assault with In- tent to murder The case has been mol pressed upon statement that Parrish had been taken to the asylum.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
DEATH OF T. ;. MIDDLEBROOKs.
Ea seazed WIah ApOplexy on the Streets
 nF EnRa nAnnaff

of Fort DePOGit.
 Fort Deposit. Nov. 2S.-(Special. )- T. J. Middlebrooks, who was, for a number of years. citizen of this town, returned here about ten days ago to attend to his business affairs. and was taken suddenly on the streets Satur- day evening with apoplexy. and was In a few minutes unconscious He gradually grew worse and died Mon day night.
 His remains were laid to rest here yesterday afternoon at S:30 o'clock. with Knights of Pythias honor. The funeral services took place in the Meth odist Church and was conducted by the Revs. W. H. Wild. L. P. Lathram and '. NJ. Dannely of Troy.
 Mir. Middlebrooks leaves a wife and four sons.
 Mrs. N. B. Gilmer of Florala, is wis., iting her fathers family. pr. G. W. L. Carr.
 Tomorrow the stores will be closed and the clerks win enjoy an outing. Union services will be held at the Bap- tist Church The Baptist Church (which has been without a pastor for some time), has called the Rev. Mir. Upshaw of Goodwater.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
sydney Dillon soId for 5000.

New York. Nov. 23-Sydney Dillon. the famous sire of Lou Dillon. was sold today at the Old Glory horse sale, for Ss'ooo. He was bought by Sterling R. east from santa Rosa, Cal, the santa Rosa stock farm being the eonsiEnors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Needing of Brick Makers.

Theodore A. Randall. editor of The Clay Worker of Indianapolis. is in BIr- mingnam arranging for the annual meeting of the National Brick Manufac. turers' Association, which will extend nearly week, after which there will be a number of side trips made to southern points of interest. The As- sociation represents an aggregate cap ltalization of sIoo.000, 900. and Includes the leading brick manufacturers in the United States in It's membership. It does not attempt to control prices. so It Is given out, but has for its purpose making.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Three Negroes Held.

Three negroes are being held by the sherin here on suspicion of filling the description of the negro who assaulted Mrs. Richardson at Oakman, Walker County. on Saturday last. The negroes being held here give their names as Dock Jemison. Will Jacobs and Fletcher Mccormick. The first two were ar- rested in the western part of the coun- ty and the last named at Pratt City The negroes deny the accusation against them
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Readr to HanR puncan.

kSs&oY 70 h2HG Dunc2A.
 All preparations are being made for the hanging of Frank Duncan the noted safe blower and condemned mur- derer Of Patrolman Kirkley. of the Birmingham police force the hanging to take place Friday Advice was received here today that the supreme court had denied the petition for a writ of error in the previous case and that Mrs. Duncan had made an appeal in vain to the governor for executive clemency. The tickets of admission to the execution are now being distribu- ted. the sherinfs ofice announcing al- ready that the limit for the atten- dance had been reached. One thousand requests for admission to the execu- tion will be turned down. Duncan has been informed that the supreme court and the governor have denied him further hope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
TIE NEWS OF SELMA
Advertiser Bureau,
 aot-.. 2 Nou cy

Thanksgiving will be generally oo-
 served here, the different congregations either holding services at their own churches or union services with other churches. Union services for all churches of East Selma will be con Iucted at the Alabama Street Preeoy. terian Church. There will be special services at the First Presbyterian Church at 7:sO p. m.. and pr. Andrews will preach the Thanksgiving sermon ct the First Baptist Church at II a m
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

THANKSGIVING BAZAAR. Central Presbyterian Church paRIOrs, today, tomorrow and Saturday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

For the first time In nearly -Four months a steamboat docked at the wharf today. It was the old Govern nent boat coosada, converted into the New Haven. She is small craft or 23-inch draft, and had in tow barge loaded with fifteen sacks of seed and about 100 bales of cotton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
The Cooking School

under the auspices of the Presbyterian Federation of Women to be held for week in the Com mercial and Industrial Building commencing Monday, November 28, sessions from a:3o P. m. to 4:3o p. m
 teacher who is coming to this city, large business firm of that metropolis writes to her:
 ''Regarding your services while with last spring for seven weeks would say that your work was thoroughly satisfactory, and your pleasing manner of imparting tO'your audience your knowledge of the art of cookery, went far toward making the lecture success"
 The stoves used will be those of The Montgomery Light and Power Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
LUNG TROUBLE; SKIN DISEASE

Thin blooded, ane from an infiammatI Is commonly called the skin. These al dition of the syste lungs in turn beco expanding. the pol blood. are not sum generally run dow ton of the fuhctio cold takes firm roo mia develops and
 the anemic state of form of skin disen rheum. Itch. open
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Society is a machine operated by sFanks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Walter Hill. colored, charged with as sault with a pistol to kill, had a hear ing before Justice Lloyd this morning and was bound over in $500 bond to await the action of the grand jury. He shot his mother-in-law, Ann Hunter, about three weeks ago. The woman has recovered.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
LOCAL TAXATION CARRIED.

Bibb County Will Raise More Money for Education.
 Centerville. Nov. 23.-(Special. )-In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

R. B. Jordan this morning filed his bond in the Probate Court as Justice of the Peace for Ward 3 of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Among the out of town guests at the Prince Smith wedding this eve- ming were Mir, and Mrs, B. W. Sykes of Aberdeen, Mise, Mir. and Mrs. p D. Smith of Birmingham. Colonel A M. Garber of Talladega. Mir B L. Garber. Mr. c, W. Taylor and Mss Mary Taylor of pemopolis, Mrs. A,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
MobIle societv News.

pr. T. A. Dickson. after a ten days illness, Is able to be out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Lillian. the little daughter of Mir. and Mrs. John Mccoy. who was for several days at deaths door, is now reported to be out of danger.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

l
 The Coosa and Alabama Wti coutinue fo rise slowly. or remain stationary during ne4i tyo days except the upper coosa Wii fan slightly ThursdayA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
IHE WEAIIaA-A

Mayimum temperature for day. 70 deg. Minimuun temperature for day, S2 deg. Average temperature for day. si deg. Normal temperature fer day, b6 deg Accumulated deficiency since Jan l. 76 deg.
 Average relative humidity for the day. 72 per cent.
 Total rainfall since Jan. l, ss s7 inches, Rainfall deficiency since Jau. 1. lS.4o inches.
 Rive. Bulletin. Observations at e. m. 18th A timAO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Tn the case of pr. ". Mclean Pitts vs. the Estate of W. w. Duggar, In the laarengo County Circuit Court yester- day. a verdict for S1,142sO was given In favor of Dr. Pitts. The admintstra- tor Of the estate refused to pay a bill and the suit was the result.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Miss Mary Taylor of Demopolis Is the guest of Miss Walters for a few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Mrs H. Nj. Price left today for Att lanta, Ga, to be absent several weeks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

o. D. Brown of San Pierre, Ind, Is in the city en route to Alabama Port where he will spend the winter with his son, Larry w. Brown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

An at home with Mrs. W. R. shsfer next Tuesday in honor of the Misses Pitts and the visitors of their house party, is a social event of interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Mrs. Robert Gage and son. left Mon day night for St. Louis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Mrs A. c. Smith and Miss Kate Hopkins are the guests of their sister, Mrs. Lake.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Charles Davis and Bob White were bound over in Mayors Court this morning in s2OO bonds each on the charge of stealing whiskey from a wholesale house here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
You Feel Your Oats

you go daily to your place of business, and strike a pace that wins by steadSness and energy.
 "A gracious woman retaineth honor'' when she is wise in household ways.
 M is through its heroes the world lives and thrives But through its place mothers and wives Every who values this domestic wisdom should avail herself of the opportunity afforded by
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

The Palmetto Yacht Club will. to- morrow night, serve a Thanksgiving dinner at its hall. northwest corner of Palmetto and Royal Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

". R. Peacock received notice today of his appointment as member of the committee to memorialize Congress foI money for a thirty -five-foot channel for Mobile.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Advertiser Bureau.


 This morning in the City Court 1uose 70. ! Semmes passed sentence upon number of negro men and women con victed at the present term or court Those sent to the penitentlary TOT long terms took their sentences wlth as much gusto as the man who was ordered to jail for nineteen days foi- lowing is . list of the prisoners their crimes and terms of sentence;
 Tom Smith. murder In the second de- gree; fifteen years in the penitentlsty' Son Leafy. murder in the second de- gree; ten years In the penitenuary' $ John Jdnes. assault to muroer' two years in the penitentiary.
 Henry Johnson. robbery. ten years in the panitentiary
 Dora Haynes. grand larceny; one year hard labor.
 Ed Caldwell petit larceny; three months hard labor.
 Phoebe Gillian, receiving stolen prop erty: sixty days hard labor.
 Georgia Ransom. assault and battery with knife: six months hard labor. James Hicks, petit larceny; nineteen days in jail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

The euchre given by the Harmony Club last night and the banquet fol- lowing was one of the most enjoyable Of this clubs affairs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24


 In the City Court this morning the csse of the State of Alabama versus Robert Davis, colored, was called Tor trial. Davis was indicted by the fall term grand jury for murder, It being alleged he shot his wife to death near Mt Vernon in August last.
 The attorney for the defense moved to quash the indictmeAt, upon the ground that no negroes were on the grand jury finding the indictment nor on the petit jury drawn to try the case; that negroes had been excluded solely on account of their color.
 Solicitor Webb moved to strike out the motions and also demurred on va rious grounds, all of which objection were overFuled by the court The at torney for the defense then introduced witnesses to sustain his motions, but the court held that the evidence was insufficient and overruled his several motions to quash. The evidence show ed that the present Jury Commission had been governed solely by man's fitness and excluded no one on account of his color.
 After ruling the court ordered cal of venire to secure a jury to hear the cause, '
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

FRANK P. CHAFFEH. Section Director. Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Mir. and Mrs. Hempstead of Belize. arrived today and are with Mrs. Jos eph Hodgson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

Columbus c. Coleman, white man, was arrested at the depot this morning by Detectives Murphy and Lacey, on a telegram from Sheriff Bradshaw Ct Andalusia, Ala. The telegraphic state ment was to the effect that Coleman was wanted for criminal assault in that county. Coleman, about one month ago. was arrested here for shooting at a woman In the restricted district, and had just served time in the city prison, Sheriff Bradshaw has been mo- flied nf Cnlnnnn's arrest
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24
Rivos FOrseasG

Indicates fall. [ Indieatss riSs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-24

The Mechanics' Dancing Club gave a dance tonight at Mechanics Hall, East Selma. which proved most enjoyabls affair
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-04
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The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-04
MISSOURI A NEWS


The Jury In the case Ut Dr. Warren
Smith. who was charged with the muir
der Of Harry Miller q Sikeston. last
March. brought In . verdict Of not
guilty ct Benton. The deliberations Of
the jury consumed but IN hour. and II
IL learned that most u that time Was
taken up In carefully reading the In
structions given by the court. Its
members were practically Of one mind
when they retired from the courtroom.
When the verdict ~as read those at-
tending the trial sppiauded. Or.
smith received II calmly. end aftss
shaking hands with the memberu Of
the Jury rstircd. DR.. emith's bsarins
upon the stand ~hsn he testified In his
" behalf was admirable. The story
ri Miilesis playing and drinking wine
In his drug store and Of his becoming
sick was told simply. The physician
e~ontradicted the testimony Of Ivory
Jackson. Milier's servant. who swore
that Smith remained With his employ
tr until three On the morning Of his
fsath. Smith said he left Miiier's
home before midnight. and In this
statement was corroborated BY Mrs.
Iohn Hester. who saw him on the way
o his home.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-04
CURRENT NEWS ITEMS.

br HUI announced that bulletins
would b" issued every three hours for
several days.
a maturity OF the prizes In thu
worlds fair poultry show have been
won by wertcrners.
The Michigan Agricultural society
has bought the Michigan state build.
ins ~ the Worlds fair.
John Fer. ~ y.ars old, fell dead
In u ST. Louis restaurant, where he
Lad zone for his breakfast.
Tho National Mlllers' federation
with s.oo,ooo,o0o capital. has begun a
crusade asainst the adultcrallon OF
foodstuns.
Constable william u. Davis, of Belle
VILE, H.. has been arrested In East
~ Louis IN n charg. ~ soliciting q
bribc.
Cornelius Shields. ganural
81 the Lake superior corporation M
sauli Ste. Marie. Mich. died sudden.
ly from heart failure.
william J Bryan has returned to
Nebraska, and viii spend his time from
now on until election day making
speeches In that state.
The ~. Louis board Of charity has
decided to place tho school at tho
house Of refuge under the direction of
tho 81. Louis board OF education.
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks, re-
publiran candidate for vlce-presIdent.
i,osed his Missouri campairn by speak. |
ins In 81. Louis Friday night.
The trial Of DIR. Watson. At New |
London. Mo. on the charge of murder.
Ing his wife. was continued, at the In.
of the state. until January %.
After searching many cities for their
runaway daughter. John q. Madigsn
md wifi, Of Des Moines. Ia. found
her grave In Calvary cemetery
The 81. Louis police department has
the finser-print system to be
used In the Identification Of criminals
n conjunction with the Bertillon sys.
now In use.
lnformations have been filed by Dis
rict Attorney Low. at Pueblo. Col.
'harginr Mrs. N. Il. Browne and Mira
1. y. Hall with illegal registration.
hey have disappeared.
J.. u. 'lagdameo. a Filipino student
I the Yale forestry school. vas not
llowed 10 register at New Haven.
'onn.. because as Lagdameo was not
II wal necessary for him
0 become naturalized before no could
ots.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-04
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Shanghai. Oct. IA private lettes
from Port Arthur. dated October u,
received here to-day. says:
"oen stoessei has instiiled the gar
tison OF D b~eleasuersd fortress With
the spirit that to court . Giorious death
Is preferable to capituiatiou.
Ihe Japanese shells are infieiina
great damage 10 the Russian feet 10
the harbor and TO the fortihcations.
the arsenal with its contents Of
smmuni'icn and ANAL arms has been
destroyed, and preparations are heinz
made Tor the last deadly struggle at
close quarters.
The water supply having been cut
ON. wells are being sunk.
provisions are scarce and only
Timed meats being left. The soldiers
hold gala fearts on borses killed By
the shells.
Yea. SimonoK. II II said. would sur
render. but II overruled by Gen. stocs.
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certain troops included In the gar.
fison have to be closely watched at
present for fear Of desertion or treach.
cry.
The hcld and naval hospitals are
crowded. and hygicnic conditions are
becoming desperate. The lombard
ment Mt times Is so ~incessant that Il
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1904-11-04
INDIANA N INJURED,


81. Louis. Oct. s9.-in an at,emp, 4,
recover her hat which Lad blown from
her head Mrs. William u. Mclean. Of
Frccpor'. Ind. n Worlds fair visitor
was over by an automobile Al
Twen'y'cishth and Locust streets Fri.
day morning. and II Is Thought sus.
tanned fatal injuries.
Mrs MCLEAN was picked up uncon.
eciois aud had not rcsaincd a normnl
state when she reached the city hosp!.