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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
COTTON EXPERIMENTS FAIL
 URES IN CUBA.
FAIL.
Prominent Cotton Factor Says Little
 Hope of Other Result.

New orleans Dispatch,
 The prevailing opinion is that cotton culture in Cuba will never be a success. and the plan ters in the South have little to fear in this respect. says the Times Democrat It will be remembered that about year ago 1t was announced that experiments would be made last year with cotton raising in Cuba in a small way. The results according to the best information obtainable. were most un- satisfactory
 D. R. Burgess. of Mobile one of the lead ing cotton factors of that city and mem- Der of the New Orleans Cotton Exchange went to Havana recently with his wife and daughters. Misses Marcia and Ethel Burgess and Miss Helen Clarke, daughter of former Congressman Clarke. of Mobile. They ar- rived in the city on the steamship Louisi- ana last evening. MT. Burgess went to Ha- 'ana on pleasure but being interested in the cotton business, made inquiries to the pros feet of cotton production there.
 Tt is the opinion of those best posted on Ae subject in Cuba" said Mir. Burgess. at the S. Charles Hotel last evening, that cotton clltare in Cuba will never amount to any
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
White Man Kills Nepro.

John Massey, white. foreman for Dunne & Lalland, contractors, shot George Fay Tor. negro. this afternoon in self de- ferse. A quarrel took place between the two at the works and at the stables in the city this afternoon 1t was renewed. The negro attempted to use a knife when Massey fired five times. killing the ne- gro. Massey is under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
SILVER NOVELTIES.

We buy direct-save you all intermediate profits. Sterling Silver goods are "dressy' and in good taste. We have elaborate designs this year, as well as plainer styles. Guard, Fan and Coin Purse Chains, Cigarette and Match Boxes, Pin Trays, Manicure Pieces, Knives, Pencils, Coin Lockets, Pic ture Lockets, Card Cases, Tablets, Bon Bon Boxes, Gig arette Holders; big variety, elegant designs and moderate priced.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Will Not be at Copenhagen.

ST. Petersburg. April 7,-The Dowager Empress who never before has failed to bc present at the festivities attending the birthday of her father. King Christian of Denmark. will not be at Copenhagen to- morrow, 1t being the unwri tten laws of Russia that no member of the imperial family shall leave the Empire in time of war.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
DEATH OF MRS. CRAWFORD.
Expired at a Local Infirmary Early
 Yastardav Morninu

Mrs. Mary Louise Cranford. who died at o'clock yesterday morning at local ln- firmary, will be buried this morning at 9 o'clock from the residence of M. r. Grove. II 1-2 South Perry Street
 Mrs. Cranford had been in III health for about two years and her death was not altogether unexpected. She was S2 years old and a widow. One child, Ella Gran ford. survives her. She was a constant and devoted member of St Peters Cath oils Church. Rev Father Dennis Savage. pastor of St. Peter's Church, will of- ficiate at the funeral.
 Interment will be made in Oakwood Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Committed Will Nominate.

Chairman Joseph H. Montgomery. of the County Republican Convention. in &C., cordance with a ruling of the conven- ton of February 8, has appointed a com mittee to nominate Republican candi- dates for Jeeffrson county offices John T. McEniry, is chairman of the commit
 tee. The members name are: J. A. W.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
The New.c of Mobile.

date for delegates and alternates placed on one ballot. The committee decided to stand on it's resolution that any tick cts for delegates presented should be ac- cepted by the officers of election. A surprise was sprung when Judge Semmes appeared and gave an opinion that all of the members of the revenue and road commissioners must be reelected. Two vacancies, those of Simmons and HamiI- ton are to be balloted upon next Monday. but Baeur. Garrity and Holcombe's times have not yet expired. The committee on resolutions referred the matter to the county attorney for an opinion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
When a Woman Wishes She Were a
 Man

When he gives his hair a neat brush and his coffure is complete.
 When the children cry and he can whis- tie a tune. get his hat bang the door and go out.
 When he trips up the street ahead of her on rainy day with his trousers iauntily turned
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
up and no skirts to carry.

up and no skirts to carry.
 When he wear his best hat in the rain without getting the curl out of the feathers.
 When he doesn't have to twist his arms 10 hook his bodice up the back of drag six SUI perfluous yards of dress goods behind him. and do it gracefully too.
 When he doesn't have to kiss his sworn en- emy and tell him how sweet he looks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Japan,a Aid is Nseded.

fIONbtOn POsI.
 The first thing Japan will do In Korea as result of the Jap Korean treaty will be to stop grating in that country. Can the United States not arrange a similar treaty with Japan? The Republican party has tried to stop grating in this country, but somehow 1t just can't do
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Captain Kolb Speaks.
Quits Iron Market.

The Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany has announced that on account of heavy sales of iron. 1t Is out of the mar ket except to regular customers, whom 1t will make efforts to protect at special prices. Some sales have been made at $10.25 per ton on the No. ? foundry, ba- sis, an advance of 25 cents for the month. Another advance of 25 cents per ton Is anticipated before the end of an- other ten days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
MISCELLANEOUS.

TYPEWRITING-We do public stenoRraphIc and typewriting work. Law and Commercial stenographic Bureau. Room 46. First National Bank BuilGing. Telephone 2SO 3It-2s TYPEWRITERS for rent and sale Satis- factory serYlces guaranteed. Supplies of all kinds and repairs. Terry & Davant If
 wards of the Montgomery InArmarv n,a,, ea,,,re cards by telephonlng Miss Laird head nrrss In charge at phone No. 722. MontEomerv in-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
of whist and delightful luncheon.

Mrs. Joseph McPhillirs was the hostess of the Drawing Cards which met today for the first time since the week before Mardi Gras.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

ted to experiment with cotton this year, so we may expect definite results in another twelve months at least"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Mobile Society News.

The mall this morning brought to Mo- bile friends invitations to the marriage of an old and we'll liked Mobile boy. Peter Hamilton, who for some years past has made his home in Baltimore In that city he will be married Monday. April 25th, to Miss Emile Franklin Dougherty, daughter of MT. and Mrs. Henry H. Dougherty. of Baltimore.
 Mir. Hamilton is the oldest son of the late Doctor and Mrs. Hamilton, a grand son of the late J. H. Snow of this city He has many warm friends here who take joy in wishing him all happiness.
 The picnic to Dog River given two weeks ago by a close corporation of young society men was so successful that 1t was repeated today with results quite as delightful as anticipated. Instead of spending the entire day as was done be- fore. the pic-nicers left town about four o'clock, and spent the afternoon at the club house. winding mp the evening with such a supper as Dog River Club Is fa- nous for. In the party were Misses Helen. Hattie and Gertrude Smith, Mae belle Mckee, ssdia Billups. corine Orton, Zenna Mastin, Emma Rhett, and Messers. Meloni Billups, Alfred Dorgan. Herbert Lyons. Harry McPhillips, Henry Dumas. Hugh Barclay. Horace Upton. Ben Toomer and MT. and Mrs Jim Lit tie.
 Tom Calin tonight found two negroes In his yard on Lafayette south of Dau- phin. They were landed in the police prison.
 The Pins and Needles Club were enter tained pleasantly this evening by MT. and Mrs. Palmer Pillans.
 Mrs. Robert Hearth. her son UImer and her sister Miss Flora Murphy left last night for Hot Springs. Ark. Her friends learn with regret that Mrs Hearin's de- parture Is for an indefinite period. pro- bably several years.
 Messers. Genie and Curtis Bush on their schooner yacht Nalcom. with a party of friends have gone to Pensacola and ex- pccted to arrive in time to attend the Osceola ball last evening.
 Mrs Lorenzo Norweil. of St. Iouis. formerly Miss Daisy Duesberry. has ar rived in the city to spend several weeks with her parents.
 Mrs Penrose Vass's lovely home was thrown open this afternoon for the enter tanment of the Fruit Whist Club and thanks to her gracious hospitality twenty CT more ladies enjoyed a pleasant game
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS COUNTY. Is in that the annual K, romJ to
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
Summer Law School
 EIniversifY nf Yirorinin

ddates for the bar, and practitioners who conluSed with law, desire 10 combine recurrence 10 funda mental pFinciples with vacation in Virginia monn- tains For catalogue, address
 Raleigh c. Minor, Secretary, Charlottesville, Va.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
LOST.

LOST OR sTRAYED-One black mare mule, six years old. Is hands high. right ear dropped. few white hairs on hips, about half fat; last seen near Arlington place. Woodley Road. Notify A. Gerson S Sons Montgomery, A NJ. owen. Chambers, Ala St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

PONY WANTED-I want to buy a pony about forty-hve Inches high well broke, senUe. ALd sptablc for six-S ear-old ehildI en to drive. Address, giving full par ticulars. "fony," care The Advertiser. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
FOR TEXTBOOKS.

FOR RENT-One or two connecting rooms, partly furnished. 127 Catoma St. Phone yZ4.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

COL-LESlOhS, so.Icltors. sAlt s.nell, s.e.iog- lAp,IeIs, cieiks others can posI,Io tl4ougA es, la3ing tloih s-o to s'a Der ii.o.i.n. AppIy a LIlK.oynIe.II eAs, Al AaOseS DIdg. I ho.io lo>U.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

mALE. hELP.  WANTED-An experienced and reliable cooA. Appiy at .U2 s. Lawrence St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
The News of Birmingham

Birminghau1y April 7.-(Speciai) coro- ner Paris will make full Investigation into the death of Mrs. L. O. Collins, aged sa. who was found dead last night in the cellar of her residence, Forty-fourth street and Eighth avenue, East Bir- mingham, by her daughter. Mrs. !. w. Fleming.
 Mrs. Collins went into the cellar to get a custard pie to be used at the sup per. She did not return and search was made with the discovery that the woman was dead lying at the foot of the ten steps leading into the cellar. The way the body was resting does not indi- cate that the woman fell down the steps. There was bruise on the back of the head which Dr. Montgomery as- serts caused death. It is possible that some one was in the cellar and struck the woman in the head. No report of the accident or murder was made to the au- thorities until to-day. Coroner Paris be- ing notified about noon.
 Mrs. Collins leaves four children, Mrs. J. w Fleming, of East Birmingham; {; Mrs. E. H. Scoville of Macon Ga. and Mrs. A. D. Simpson of Gadsden, Ala. and A. W. Ansley of Montgomery. Her first husband, F. J. Ansley. died some years ago. She leaves some property in East Birmingham. The funeral will take place tomorrow morning. all her children being summoned to the city. The family Is of the opinion that the woman met with foul play.
 Captain Kolb Speaks.
 Captain R. r. Kolb. candidate for chairman of the State Railroad commis- sion. spoke at the theater here tonight. There uas not a vary large croud< Gan tain Kolb is confident of success in his campaign. notwithstanding there Is more being said concerning B. B. Conner and John V. Smith, two other candidates for the same position. Captain Kolb hae been making a quiet canvass and has been in a number of counties throughout the State. He has been promised assist ance by some of the strongest politic- ians in the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

WANTED--Collector and salesman for fur nlturc business. A. U. Rhodes .< son Co
 fri-su-Iu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
FOR RENT TDENC- ,.

FOR RENT-The attractive cottage resi- dence. No 404 Madison Ave; immediate possession sweatt & Westcott, 10 South Perry. ... ... -...-a If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
WANTEp-MALE aELP.

TRUSTWORTHY person; each county: to manage IocaI business Aor Mloies-iie Iiousv. S<U pad weekly; expense money advanced; Losieion permanenI; .xperiencc not essuil- ti.lI. 4aahaser, como A,AoIa, Chicago. ss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
FOR SALE.

 FOR SALE-Spanish ground peas: Johnson grass seed W. F. Adams, Blalock, Ala
 At
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

WANTED-Men to learn tarber trnde; spe. iai olLer for ApiI., HiSIG~Il.s Doatu anu tools, Opportunity ever gwen, few We,ks c0lai pIeLe N 4ite toaay. MoIef BarSer Cv.l,gs, New leans, La. tI--3
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
FINANCIAL.

MONEY to loan as from to 8 per cent de- pending on location of property; large small amounts; prompt service. Montgomery Ab- stract Co.,. No. s. Perry St. If
 WE BUY life insurance policies and will pay more than the companies. if issued on the 10 I1 or 20 year dividend plan. and paid for 6m 9H or 12h years. respectively. Traders In- Vestment Co, Sl6-17 Empire Building, Atlanta Ga I-2I
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
wANTED-AGENTs.

AGENTS-A brand new household necessity; nothing like it; simply show il to a woman Anu siiu Ddys; sOJ per cent profit. Aauless Irpoli, Ssn.ea, Mo. l0t--2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

FOR SALE OR RENT-Five-room cottage number l23 Holcombe Street; possession given at once. Cal on or address B. H. Matthews
 su-tu-thu-fri-1l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Mrs Penrose Vass's lovely home was thrown open this afternoon for the enter tainment of the Fruit Whist Club and thanks to her gracious hospitality twenty or more ladies enjoyed a pleasant game
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

The Mobile County Democrats Execu- tive Committee met at noon today in special call. The committee was ad- dressed by R. H. Clarke and F. O. Hofr- man. in advocacy of having the candi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

Mrs Lorenzo Norweil. of St. Louis. formerly Miss Daisy Duesberry. has ar rived in the city to spend several weeks with her parents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08
WAh1SD-TO BUY.

WANTED-SITuAn1cN.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-04-08

FOR SALE-Thoroughbred Barred Ply mouth Rock, White Plymouth Rock, Black Langshan and single comb Brown Leghorn eggs. $1.00 per setting. Fernden Poultry Farm, Woodley Road
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14
Board of Supervisors.

Board met in regular session OF
Monday, Jan. 4th, 1904. Present
]. A. Craig, w. L. Taylor, J. A,
Regan, w. R. Trim, c. L. Young,
members R. c. McCay, clerk c.
S. Magee. sheriff.
The members of the board being
qualified by severally entering into
bond in the sum Of $4,000 each and
having taken the oath of Office as
required by law, the board organ
lied by electing ]. A. Craig presi-
dent.
Ordered that the sheriff refrain
from collecting tax on SIS personal
property assessed to B. F. Hynum,
same being an incorrect assess
ment.
Ordered that trustees of Glen
wood school be authorized to move
the school desks from Pattona
Hall.
Ordered that the sheriff refrain
from collecting poll tax from the
following named parties, to-wit
Newton Brown and Sam Brecken-
ridge, they both being over age );
also from Louis Ridley.
Ordered that the sheriff refrain
from collecting poll tax from Jim
Killian for fiscal year 1908, he be
ing physically disabled.
Ordered that w. L. Taylor and
w. R. Trim be appointed a COM
mittee to inspect, receive and re-
port to the next meeting of the
board on the two bridges being
built by NJ. L. Schuster across
Rickhaw and Minor Branch.
Ordered that the sheriff refrain
from collecting poll tax from Hor-
ace Williams and Gus Belt for the
year 1908, they being over age.
Ordered that it is the sense Of
this board that no orders should be
made providing for the receipt and
payment in vacation of county
work.
1t is further ordered that on and |
after this date committees must be
appointed at a regular meeting to
receive all public work, whose duty
It shall be to report at next regular
when warrant shall issue
on approval of such report.
Ordered that the hoard do now
adjourn until tomorrow morning.
]. A. CRAIG, Pres.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14

Board met Tuesday morning,
Jan. sth, pursuant to adjournment.
Present same as yesterday, except
Sheriff Magee.
J. B. McMurchy, tax collector,
filed his report of additional assess
ments, and the clerk is hereby or
dered to charge him with the same.
Additional assessments, value,
$54o7; additional polls, $I7s; ad-
ditional personally, value, $27, ,6S5.
J. B. McMurchy, tax collector,
filed his report of uncollected taxes
for the fiscal year 1908, and it is
hereby ordered that the clerk give
him credit for same as follows, to-
wit
Delinquents of personal property:
Polls, S379s; state, S24I.46; coun-
ty, $32I.4S. Delinquents on real
ty: State, $237.2I; county tax.
$3I6.4s.
1t is ordered that M. I. Lewman
& Co. be instructed to make the
changes in the doors in the lower
hall of the court house, according to
details to be prepared by A. J. Bry-
an & Co., architects for the county.
1t is ordered that M. T. Lewman
& Co. be instructed to reinforce
front and rear walls with pilasters
to support trusses, and also to rein
force foundation under walls ac-
cording to plans and details to be
furnished by the architect.
Ordered that clerk advertise for
bids for running Of county clock.
Ordered that all bids for building
of bridge on Segrest place in Bran
dywine, be rejected.
Ordered that the board do now
adjourn until tomorrow morning
at 9 O'Clock.
]. A. CRAIG, Pres.
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14

It is exceptional to find family where
there are no domestic ruptures occasionally,
but these can be lessened by having DR.
Kings New Life Pills around. Much trou-
bic they save by their great work in Stom-
ach and Liver troubles They not only re-
lieve you, but cure. 75c, at ] A Shreve's
Drup Store
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14

1t is further ordered that the said
A. ]. Bryan & Co. be required to
render a detailed statement of all
extras embodied in payments here
tofore made to said M. I. Lewman
& Co.
+ A. CRAIG Pres
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14

Ordered that the clerk advertise
for sealed bids for electric fixtures
for the court house and Jail accord
ing to specifications on file with the
clerk, all bids to be on file by 2 m.
on the Ist Monday in Feb. next,
the board reserving the right to re-
ject any and all bids.
Ordered that the following bills
be allowed and warrants issue for
same
The Port Gibson reveille. [volume] (Port Gibson, Miss.) 1890-current, 1904-01-14

Drup stor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-30
Seedless Grapes.

George B. Snively, horticulturist,
of Washington county, Md, has sue
ceeded in producing a seedless grape.
He hopes to finally be able to grow
the new grape to large size. Several
years ago he began grating various
varieties of grapes with definite END
in view, and this year one vine, which
is we'll developed, has a number OF
punches of grapes on it which are
without seeds. The vine also bears
grapes containing seeds, but each year
that the vine has borne fruit the num-
Der of seedless punches has steadily
increased, and Mr.. Snively believes
that ultimately the grapes will be all
without seeds. The seedles grapes,
while smaller in size than the ones
containing seeds, are Of superior fla
vor.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-30
SQueIched.

The tall man and the short man met
on the corner. The tall man was an
administration supporter; the short
man was not. The tall man and the
short man were soon engaged in dis
cussion.
Il can prove my assertions by gov
eminent Statistics" exclaimed the tab
man.
rs that so?" sarcastically queried
the short man.
Yes, it's so. l can prove thtt the
cost of living has not increased in pro-
portion to the INCREASE in wages. Now,
for instance, mere are the figures com.
piled by"
Excuse me-" interrupted the short
man. Are those Carroll d. Wright's
sattistics?"
Yes, sir; and"
Then here is the proof that they
are radically wrong" said the short
man, thrusting some papers into the
tall mans hand and rapidly walking
away.
Slowly unrolling the papers thrust
into his hand the tall man gazed at
the figures written thereon.
The papers were the grocery and
meat bills of the short man.-Will
Maupin in Bryan's Commoner.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-30
Proof of Widows Consistency.

"Yes," the widow answered, CLAN.
cling down at her pretty, plump, white
hands, as she rocked complacently
back and forth, my ring is rather
broad, know. You see, l have been
widowed three times, and l used to
wear my wedding rings in turn; first,
Johns for few days, then | would
put on Edwards and then | would
wear the ring Robert gave me. But
l never felt quite happy.
when l was wearing Johns ring, |
felt somehow as though l was disloyal
to Edward and Robert. When l put
on Edwards ring, | felt unhappy be-
cause seemed to be neglecting John
and Robert, and when it came time to
take off that ring and give Roberts
ring it's turn, felt as though | was
disloyal to my first and second. Final
ly solved the problem by having all
three rings welded together.
1T does make rather broad band"
she said, holding up her left hand and
looking at the circlet in question, "but
then, you see, it makes me feel that |
anu being constant to all three of
them"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-30
LITTLE TIME BETWEEN SPELLS.
Answer of Valet Showed the Two
Sides to an Excuse.

Answer of Valet Showed the Two
Sides to an Excuse.
Gen. Frederick d. Grant, who has
recently been assigned to the CON-
mand of the Department of the East,
Us noted for the equanimity of his
temper.
Gen. Grant believes in self-com-
mand. Concerning hasty tempers, he
said one day:
1.-THE plea of the quick tempered is
that If they are soon angered they
are soon pleased again. There is an
answer to this plea, though. The
former valet of friend of mine has
Q good answer to it.
This valet, an excellent servant,
worked for my friend two months.
Then he said that he was going to
leave.
why are you going, James? my
friend said kindly.
"'Well, sir, to be frank James
answered, you are too quick TEN.
pered.'
Pooh, pooh, James, said my
friend. What If am bit quick tenn
pered? My anger is no sooner on
than it is Off
"'True, SIR said James respectfully,
but it is no sooner off than it Is Cd
again." -
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1904-09-30
Hens Victims of Old Fosy Notions.

Hens Victims of Old Fogy Notions.
my son and myself" said DR.. E.
F. Hodges, took an automobile run to
Martinsville. He was the chauffeur;
we did not return by the same road. l
don't know how many hens we ran
over going and coming. We did not
stop to count.
1T is a dry time and the roads are
dusty. So much the worse for the
hens. l suppose it is different with
hens in the cities and towns, but
along the country roads they have not
yet learned to make proper calcula-
tons for escape from the automobile.
The hen is of mathematical turn of
mind. She rolls in the dust of the
highway and no horse-drawn vehicle
was ever known to run over one. She
figures closely, but always escapes.
Now, it is different when she comes
to take the automobile into consid-
Grafton. She expects to escape by the
length of horse. The horse IL not
there, and she falls under the wheels
of the iuggernaut, victim to old
fogy notions not in accord with mod
ern speed devices. Indianapolis
News.