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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
MONTHS TRIAL FREE.
Breathe Hyomei Three or Four Times Daily and Be Cured of Catarrh.

F.. G. Fowler, ono of the most reliable business firms in Montgomery. has seen many instances of the remarkab ble mower of Hyomei to cure catarrhal troubles anJ other disorders of the respiratory organs
 Results in this treat tmcnt have given him SD much confidence in Hyomei that he will give months trial with the nns itive understanding that if at the end nf that time a cure is not effected ar enouet relief gained to warrant continued use of the Urea tment for a while longer tbs money will he refunded Hyomei is the only treatment for ca. tarrh that has ever been sold under /, mo cure, no pay plan, and the only one where a months trial treatment is free unless 1t cures
 Hyome Is not a pill or liquid. Just breathe it through the neat inhaler that comes with every outfit, and bentfit will be seen from the first days use Breathed in this way. the health-givIng Hyomai penetrates to the minutest air cells of the lungs, and drives catarrhal germs and poisons from the system.
 The complete outfit costs but $1, and ex. tra bottles of HyOmei may be obtained for Soc.
 Remember that if Hyomei does not cur, you after a months trial. Mir Fowler wl refund your money and the treatment will he absolutely free.
 QlJ-tu-thu-su,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
WORRY CAUSES SUICIDE
REESE MccURDY SHOOTS HIM.
 SELF IN THE HEAD.
Believed That Dependency Over Business Matters Caused the Deed-Heavy Storm Report
 ed in Lowndes County.
Advertiser Bureau,

Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Feb. &.
 News is received in Selma that Reese McCurdy committed suicide at his home in Lowndesboro at o'clock this morning by firing a 44-calibre pistol bullet into his brain. He lived about an hour after the shot was fired.
 It is supposed Mir. McCurdy killed him. self because he was Respondent over busi- ness worries For some time. 1t is said he has been in poor health and low spir- its. He left mo- letter. so far as is known, to explain the cause of his suicide. . The report in Selma is that MT. Mo Curdy, who lived at the home of his fath- CT, W. D. McCurdy, shot himself about 6 a. m. Previously to that time a negro servant entered his room to build fire but was forbidden by his master to do so Another servant on entering the room after o'clock found MT. McCurdy in a dying condition. Blood was issuing from a hole in each temple and large revol- yer was in his right hand.
 Members of his family at once rushed to his bedside and physician came a few minutes later. But Mir. McCurdy never regained consciousness and died in an hour.
 It is probable that Mir. McCurdy sat upright in bed and holding the revolver to his right temple with both hands pulled the trigger. The bullet pierced the skull and passing entirely through his head lodged in the wall. After shooting him. self he fell forward upon the bed and when he was discovered his head was hanging over the side.
 MT. McCurdy was about % years of age and was we'll known in Selma where he often visited. He was son of w. b. McCurdy,a a prominent citizen of Lowndes- boro. He was a brother of Harris Mo- Curdy and of Mrs. Robert Smith of Mont gomery and Mrs. W. c. Cochrane Of Me- ridian, Miss.
 Two days before his death Mir McCurdy showed signs of despondency and said he was determined to end 1t all.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Nee ing of City youncil.

'To-nighI session of the City Council was brief, lasting less than an hour, and except the consideration of the re- commentators of Mayor Atkins, no bus mess was transacted. The Mayors ad- vice that the city officers who more than six months ago voluntarily agreed that their salaries should be reduced 10 per cent. until the municipal exchequer had been partially repleted, should be rein stated on full pay, was accepted by a unanimous vote, the thanks of the Coun- cil being offered to the officials for their generosity.
 President Peacock was in the chair with H. S. Stewart, Jr., acting clerk, and Messrs. Phillips. Hall. Agee, Korne- gay, Norris, Meyer. Elder, Berry and Quinn present. The regular order of business was laid aside and Mayor Att kins's recomTS enda tions were considered. The Mayor Ollled the attention of the Council to the dangers resultant from defective insulation of the hundreds of wires suspended above the streets and referring to recent accidents urged that the Council should immediately take measures precautionary against the loss of life and property now possible be- cause of faulty wiring. The matter was referred to the committee on ordinances which had already prepared an ordi- nance to regulate 1t.
 Chief of Police Walters asked that he be allowed to hire an extra policeman whenever emergency demanded. and his petition was granted. Chief Walters stat ed that the force now consisted of five men for night. and five men for day work, and that in case of illness on the force the department was unable to pa trol the city properly.
 A payment of $3O was ordered to be made to Chambliss Keith for special le- gal advice rendered city during the absence of the city attorney A petition from Mrs. H. H. Galloway for refund ing the city taxes paid on school prop erty, was referred to the proper com Imittee, as was the Mayors recommends tion in regard to the regulation of Ii. cense taxes on slot machines.
 The petition of P A. Osborne, who re. gently retired from the money lenulne business praying that license tax from Feb. l to July l. amounting to $25, be refunded, was refused.
 After regular order of business had been resumed, a motion to adjourn was made and carried. Messrs Kornegay, Norris. Meyer, Elder and Quinn voting aye, and Messrs. Phillips, Hall, Agee and Berry voting nay, and the Council stood adjourned until D. m., to-mor. row.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Heavy Storm in Lowndes County

It is reported in Selma today that much damage was done in Lowndes County last night by a wind storm It is said that no persons were injured
 At several places in the County roofs were blown from houses and buildings were moved from their foundations by the force of the storm. At Lowndcsboro the stack and the roof of a new gin house were blown down. Several miles of tele- phone wires are said to have been blown down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Death of Mrs. Joseph Green.

Mrs. Joseph Green. an old and respected citizen of Selma, died yesterday after noon at her home in this city. Mrs. Green was 70 years old and her death was due to the infirmities of age. She had live din this city many years and was loved by many friends. She is sur vived by her husband and by two sons, J. W. Green of Selma and Rev. John Green of Texas.
 The funeral took place today, Rev A. l.. Andrews of the Church Street Metho- dist Church. conducting the services. The pail bearers were H. B. Kincey. H. S. D. Helmer, T. W. Hall, I. D. Lloyd, A. E. Butler and K. l.. Haralson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Grand Jury In Seasinn.

After a recess of two weeks during which they have been collecting evidence on charges that the statutes regulating the sale of ardent spirits in Dallas Coun- ty have been violated the members of the grand jury of the City Court convened to- day and began the examination of wit nesses. The jury is in possession of the names of about thirty persons who though without city, County or State licenses have internal revenue licenses for the sale of malt vinous or spirltuous liquors.
 The jury has as yet made no report.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

The remodeling of the Bank of We tumpka building has progressed far enough to reveal its beauty of design. Stone cornice work increases it's appa- rent height and will add much to it's ap- pearance as will also massive round pill lars.
 Rev. J. A. Rice, pastor of Court Street Methodist Church, has accepted an invl- tation to deliver the commencement ser mon of the District School at this place May 22.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Funeral of a Child.

The funeral of Andrew Jackson Mel, the infant son of MT. and Mrs. R. E. l.. Mel took place yesterday afternoon from the family residence on Parkman Street. Rev. A. A. Little, pastor of the Broad Street Presbyterian Church, conducted the services. F. H. Coleman. Tate Mason, F. N. Scott and C. S. Partridge were pail bearers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Court of Rsxenrss.

The court of revenues of Dallas coun- ty met to-day and transacted routine business. The question of building a bridge across Mulberry creek was not settled. the matter being postponed at the request of the commissioners of Lowndes county. A final decision is ex- pected tomorrow
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Local and Personal.

One of the principal events of the week takes place tomorrow evening when the Lyric Club sings The Rose Maiden,' a cantata by Frederic H. Cowen. The cantata Is beautiful and will be rendered by the best artists in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Trustee,s SaLe.

Pursuant to an order made by the District Court of the United States for the Middle District of Alabama in bankruptcy iA the mat ter of C. E. Ingram. bankrupt the undersigned the entire stock of goods. wares. merchandise and store fixtures. located in storehouse form erly occupied by the said C. E. Ingram, in the town of Hatchechubbee, Russell County, Ala bama. belonging to the said bankrupt estate a particular inventory of which is on file in said bankrupt court and can be seen upon ap- plication either to the referee in bankruptcy or to me Sealed bids will be received by me at Montgomery. Ala, until Saturday. Feb I3 1904.
 2t W. B. sNoDGRAss. Trustee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

50 Smuthers finds himself between the devil and the deep sea, does he?"
 Well, 1t amounts to the same th-ng He's between an empty furnace and an unpaid coal bill. Cincinnati Times Star.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Girls straddled Th.i- steeds.

Because they straddled their horses as they rode on the streets of Selma this afternoon, three girls. members of ."The Runaways" Company. which perform- ed at the theater in Selma tonight. were
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Mir and Mrs. H. B. Johnson have re- turned from Meridian where they visited relatives.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Cotton Market Continnes Idls.

The Selma cotton market continues idle, and no sales are reported today. No transactions in the local market have been made since the break in contracts last Tuesday.
 The movement yesterday was: Receipts 121; shipments, l4; since September 1, receipts S5,013; shipments. SO6Ol; stock, 4,512.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
wETUMPKA NEWS.
Elmore County Will Abandon Its
 Road Work for A Time.

' Wetumpka. Feb. S.-(Special )-As a matter of expediency, Elmore County will for time abandon its road work. though the financial condition of the coun- ty is very good. The treasurer's report shows cash balance of over s. GOO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

l.. F.. Jeffries is in Montgomery on business before the Supreme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Hamilton Boykin. formerly of Selma and now of New York. Is spending a few days with his many old friends in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Dr. Hallett Thompson of Plantersville spent today. with his friends in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
LA&oNIC.
WANTED.

Good men to cut 4-foot split pine wood at 70 cents. and 2-foot split pine wood at S5 cents per cord settlement every two weeks
 High and dry location. pine hills, l. C. R. R.. TOT miles above New Orleans, La. Address BRENTWOOD LUMBER CO,
 Fernwood. Pike County, Miss.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Miss Ketner of Memphis is the guest of Miss Stewart on North and Church Streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

H. F. Stearns of Pensacola. spent today with his many old Selma friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Rev. E. G. Price. the Methodist pastor, ' filled his regular appointment here yes- terday. Quarterly conference forfthe first quarter with Presiding Elder Holt presid- ing. convened here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Mrs. E. M. Slaughter, an excellent and has been in Mobile for the past week un- dergoing a surgical operation, withstod the operation with remarka''Ie tortitude and is expected home in a day or two.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Misses Mamye and Ludye\ Powell, daughters of D. D. Powell of Carson. re-. turned home the latter part of last week in attendance upon the GhiS' Tndustriai School. Measles has broken 5ur in the school. but is said to be of light form. Misses Ellen and Ruth Rawls, daughters of Judge and Mrs. James B. RaWls, of this place, are victims of the disease ano are kept at the school. At last accounts they were considered only slightly i'll.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Major Hill. "the oil man." from Clarke County, has been in St. Stephens this week. but no information could be gained from him as to the success of his long continued oil tests across the river.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
JAIL DELIVERY PREVENTED.
Prisoners in GSdsden's Bastile Make
 Attempt to Escape.

Gsdsden. Feb. S.-(Special)-Deputy Sheriff John Lister. discovered that some of the prisoners at the county jail were preparing to make an escape and pre- vented a wholesale Jail delivery. Liste: had noticed that the prisoners had been unusuallv boistering ad indulged in sing ing more than usual and he decided to make an investigation. He found one bar almost entirely sawed iD two. anG after thorough search :JunG a diamond saw and two knives. which were hidden in an old water pipe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

poses at the approaching primary. It seems to be the most opportune time, as It will no doubt be very hard to induce voters to come out to vote on that ques- tion singly. The county tax rate is now a.15 on the 500. Under the new law it could be made $1.25 on the $100, thus giv- worth of property assessed in the county to the public schools. winch. upder last years assessment. would run up $I,05o.9i. rata of the State fund last year, would make $6,9357o, enough to run the public schools five months instead Of three. Whether the question will be voted on at decided.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

of this, the Thirteenth Judicial. Circuit, is expected to be a lively and interesting one. There are only two candidates in the field. James N. Granade of this county and Frank Stone of Baldwin. Bo;h candidates have strong and enthusiastic, following and the result will be watched with interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

George w Stewart, indicted by the
 nited States grand jury some time as33 s3
 Tor subornatlon of perjury in a homesteau sI case. Was arrested near the city by Dep uty Marshal Thompson ad brought pc, Tore Commissioner Pickard SaturdaE was bound over to appear before the Tinted States Court at Anniston in May Y :; HIS bond Was placed at $500 Whlco "c
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09
Elephants as Nurses

In Siam some of the women intrust their children to the care of elephant nurses and 1t is said that the trust is never be- trayed The babies play about the huge feet of the elephants. who arc very care full never to hurt their little charges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Several new pupils entered the NJ. D. IT. school here this week. The school Is un- der able management and attendance has been on the increase since the opening last September.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

E. Bry Martin of Martins Station was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

The Daybreak Fertilizers are here. See our adv. Marks 6 Gayle. .-tu- u-thu-Su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

J. w. Mears of Birmingham, was il Selma yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

spent today. with his friends in Selma.
 l.. F.. Jeffries is in Montgomery on business before the Supreme Court.
 H. F. Stearns of Pensacola spent today with his many old Selma friends.
 E. Bry Martin of Martins Station was in the city today.
 J. W. Mears of Birmingham, was in Selma yesterday.
 pr. IT. V. Weeden of Berlin spent today in the city.
 Mrs. J. B. Ellis of Orrvil!e was in the city today.
 Holmes Powell of Linden was in Selma | today
 w. H. Barker of Craig's was in the city l today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Dr. IT. V. Weeden of Berlin spent toda in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

Admission. 10 a. m. to D. m., 25c: from p. m. to 10 D. m.. 15c; ladies' admission 15C all day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-09

W. H. Barker of Craig's was in the cit today.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-14
Cheerful Mothsr.-

There nre many conscientious IN
theirs and mothers who make theii
children miserable by taking youthful
foibles too seriously. II Is an innate
propensity Of child possessed OF nv.
erage good health and spirits to make
older people laugh with him: not at
him. but at the things that seem anus
ing to his own sense. And the mother
who has the blithe and ready humor
to enter into his fun becomes the most
fascinating companion.
He heeds her rcbukes and bends to
her correction without III feeling.
while sternness would arouse his pride
and ire. for he IA assured that she Is
ready to share all his innocent prnnks.
and that her dlsapproval has no foun.
dation In impotence or injustice.
And when the day arrives that
childish things are put away" and
the grown men and women look back.
ward to their early home. with what
throb OF pleasure they say, when
things happen: Mother would ap.
preciate this: she had the quickest
sense OF humor OF any woman you
ever saw And underneath these
light words Is the thought. How bnp-
by that dear mother made me, and
how I love herw-Minneapolis Trib.
una
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-14

Her tragedy was ridiculous q
was the worst OF H. Anyone r~cox.
MIXING II must laugh. Agatha herself
laushed-forioruiy. perhaps. and even
with wss cheeks az timcs-but shs
never forgot iis absuryiity II the fate
that had forced tho length % a young
giant upon her had given her a giants
spirits as well. I, would have been
easier. hut into her long frame had
been thrust the heart Of a little won,.
an. all that was gay and ear-ssinx
and dependent. that had b~rn laughed
back In vain since tho days when they
began 10 call her Jumbo and 70 sdfnon.
ish her that she was too big for that
That was everything hsr Instinct.
prompted. No poor Asntha learned 10
laugh and 10 20 through lfe looking
on-iooking down. rather. zoe there
were few men who did not vince and
hastily ind her a chair when thsy
were left standing by her side. As
rule she was even quicker a, nndinx
the chair than they wrrr-poor
Agatha. TO whom 'just ss high a. my
heart" was the sweetest description
Of sweetheart ever psnned'-Jullst
wiIbor Tompkins. In Lipplncotts Mag.
axlne.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-14

do believe IL is your tail. But car
tie II ON with string"
He did 1t SO skillfully that the rock
ing-horse rocked for joy.
what about the rest OF us?" asket
the little pony. II shan't be comfort
able until that bear is chained up; ant
who is to chain him."
''I'll go in myself" replied the bear
"But it's very hard TO give up frighten
ing the pony. for it's the only fun
have" With last growl. that almost
made the pony's glass eyes pop out OF
his head. he stalked back to his cor.
nor.
..Now let us stralghten out these
hooks" directed the rubber doll. "Who
Is there here that has ever learned to
read?"
Il can say mama and papa" came
shyly from pretty little doll In a
pink bonnet.
Then you are the one" answered
the rubtsr doll. II myself never had
any education" he added. signing.
Soon all the books could tell their
stories straight. and were piled neatly
on the shelf. The ninepins marched In
good order on one side OF the room.
As the little pony rolled In. the bear
started TO growl. but on second thought
mumbled to himself instead. The two
Japanese babies sat with their arms
clasped so tightly that they never
could be parted. NOW are you all
fixeda" asked the rubber doll. "All l
want is TO be put on my feet and out
OF the way OF the tin fine engine That
fireman would run over every toy In
the playhouse II he saw burnt match
on the carpet
He climbed on the shelf above. the
toys settled comfortably down In their
places. and the state OF mind In the
playhouse was better.-St. Nicholas.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-14
Havana's GoIeotha.

When Americans visit Havana they
are confronted with many peculiar
customs. One OF the most startling
and revolving is that which prevails In
regard to the dead Colon cemetery,
abeautiful burial ground, laid out in
romantic walks, arched with superb
trees and adorned with costly monu-
ments and classic cenotaphs, is the last
home for all, grandee and peasant
alike.
The rainbow effects of the city's
architecture are carried out here. as
revealed In the various colors of the
crosses which mark the graves; but
suddenly, and without warning. the
vision is astonished with a grotesque
contrast which is truly a shocking
commentary upon civilization.
1t appears that the ground in this
cemetery Is leased. not sold, and IL
after term Of five years the renewal
rent is not paid tie dead forfeit their
resting places. The bodies are ruth
lessly dug up and cast into common
heap, exposed to public view along
with thousands Of other skulls and
bones of men, women and children
who can never be traced by posterity.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-07-14

There Ia at least difference Of opln.
lon In regard to the alleged dlstaste OF
women for severe and systema tic rend.
Ing. One critic In the National Review
asserts that neither for pleasure nor
on principle do they study books which
would cultivate their minds and give
them broad and stable Views of life.
Another makes the comforting state.
ment that the good. or. as they are
called, the solid" books taken bv
women from the English circulating II.
braries are In the proportion OF two
to lve-a very creditable average. NJ.
Ernest Quentin Bnuchart has shown
us. in Les Femmes Bibllophiles." that
many rare and beautiful volumes were
for two centuries collected and treas.
ured by French ladies'. from Margaret
Of Valois TO Marie Antoinette. How
far the pleasures Of collector merge
into the pleasures OF student Ia al.
ways delicate point TO decide, but
Mr.. Andrew Lang is Of the opinion
that some of these ladies' loved their
libraries even to the reading point.
Books and art" he says, with happy
tolerance, were probably more 70
Nine. de Pompadour's liking than the