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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
SHERIFF WAS COOL.


His Judgment Saved Colbert County
 From Having LynchlnS. y,,
 Keen diligence and prompt action on on the part of w. E. BevilI Sheriff of this county. and an apparent lack or organization and determination on ,,,, tne Sheffield, preserved negro's lite ana saved Colbert County a black page In her history Saturday night. The sher, cool judgment in handling the prison CT. and their efforts are applauded Dy the strong element of law abiding cit-
 Yesterday afternoon. while the An niston-Sheffi baseball game was in progress, probably o'clock, drunken negro named Archie Bird, about ZS staggered into the front gate of ten ement house gin Sheffield, occupied by highly respected ladies of that city. The former, on seeing the negro enter the gate, ran out into the garden, and being. followed by him, seized gar gar negro away. The latter grasped the fork, and wrenched it from the hands of the woman, and in doing so lacer- ated her arm and face; and tore the sleeve of her dress. The two women were thoroughly frightened and screamed for assistance. A man nam heard their cries and ran to their aid. The negro showed resistance and La- ceY securing a brick, knocked him down, and held him prisoner until an officer arrived.
 The officer and the Mayor of Shelf field took in the situation at a glance, and experiencing danger for the negro, 1t was decided that he should be brought to this city and placed in jail. which was done. after evadtng a large number of men who had heard of the occurrence. and were planning
 After the prisoner had been turned over to the Sheriff, intelligence, reach ed this city that a mob was forming | in Sheffield, and intended coming to Tuscumbia on the next 7:30 electric car to storm the jail and hang the negro. The mob came, a hundred or more siderable parleying. fifty or more of them went to the jail, where the Sher- if met them. and forbidding them en- tering the jail yard, he invited a com Ing from cellar to gaNret. This was done, but the game could not be found. In the meantime it had been quickly arranged by the Sheriff and his depu- rear of the jail, and while the mob was discussing their plans and at tempting to organize the forces, the priRoner had been successfully spirited out of the building, and within less than an hour had reached Florence, where he was turned over to the Sher- if of Lauderdale County, who promised to protect him if it was necessary to call out the Wheeler Rifles in order to do so. The deputies who "scooped" the mob informed your correspondent that the negro was so thoroughly and beastly drunk that he had to be lifted into the carriage and slept the entire distance, not knowing what was going on. He was also said to be staggering drunk when he entered the yard of the ladies at Sheffield.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

known whether the rain was general. However, 1t was thought similar good rains were received throughout the middle counties.
 It is hoped they extended over the southeastern portion of the State. where the long drought was practical ly unbroken up to yesterday morning.
 At Gadsden 1 1.02 inch of rain fell yesterday the rainfall was .36 and at Atlanta 1t was A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
HOW TO FIND OUT.

Fill a bottle or common glass with your water and let 1t stand twenty-four hours; a sediment or settling indicates an un- healthy condition of the kidneys; if 1t stains the linen 1t is evidence of kidney trouble; too frequent desire to pass It, O.: main in the back is also convincing proof that the kidneys and bladder are out of order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Fire in Wetumnkn.

Wetumpka, May 3O,-(SpeciaL)- About 80 o'clock Sunday morning. fire broke out in a two-story wooden building in front of the jail. The house which was very old, was com pletely consumed by the flames. A number of out houses and neighboring cottages caught, as did also a large livery stable, but tho blazes were ex- tinguished by volunteer fremen.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
What To Do,

There Is comfort in the knowledge so often expressed that Dr. Kilmer's swamp Root the great kidney remedy. fulflls every wish in curing rheumatism pain in the back. Kidneys. liver, bladder and every part of the urinary passage. It corrects inability to hold water and scalding pain in nassing it, or bad effects following use of liauor, wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being com nelled to go often during the day, and ta get up many times during the night. The mild and the extraordinary effect Of Swamp Root is soon realized. It stands tbe highest for its wonderful cures of the most distressing cases. If you need a medicine you should have the best. Sold bv druggists in ffty-cent and one-dollar sizes
 You may have a sample bottle of Swamp Root. tho great kidney remedy. and a book that tells all about it, both sent absolutely free by mail. Address, pr KIlmer & Co.,, Binghamton, N. Y. When writing be sure to mention that you read this generous offer in The Mont qomery Daily Advertiser Don't make any mistake. but remember the name, swamp Root. pr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root and the address. Binghamton, N. r., on every bottas
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

Selma Alumni of the University of the South are greatly interested in and anticipate much pleasure from the coming of the Sewanee baseball team which will play the Selma Y. M. c. A. on the local grounds Thursday and Fri day and preparations for the entertain made.
 On Thursday evening the Dixie Ger man Club will give a dance at River itors and 1t is expected that on Friday evening they will be the guests of old Sewanee men at an informal smoker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Excursion Rates tO Eastern Cities Via
 Savannah and steamships.

Beginning June lst, and daily there after during the summer.
 The Central of Georgia Railway and its connections will sell excursion tick cts to Eastern Cities and return via Savannah and ocean Steamship Com pany or Merchants & Miners Transpor- tatlon Company at greatly reduced rates. Tickets include meals s-~ berth aboard ship. For further infor- nation apply to nearest Ticket Agent or F. B. White. Commercial Agent. Montgomery. Ala. Adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Farmcrs Ourbt to Meet.

Thursday is the day appointed for the June session of the Dallas Agricul- tural Club and members of the society ought by all means to attend. No meeting has been held for several months past and a convention of the farmers should not be longer post DOned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
CITY COURT OF SELMA TRIBUNAL WILL CONVENE FOR JUNE TERM NEXT MONDAY. Docket Does Not Indicate That the Transactions Will be of Great Pulp lie Interest--Sewanee Coming
 to Play Ball.
Advertiser Bureau,


 Selma, May so. The City Court of Selma will convene Monday, June 5, for the regular June term. The docket does not indicate that the transactions of the court will be of especial public interest
 Immediately after convention on Monday morning the court will ad- 1ourn until the next Thursday, when pleadings will be settled. From Thurs day the court will be occupied with trial of civil non-jury causes until June 20. the first day of the week to be de- voted to civil jury cases.
 The criminal docket will be taken up on July and until it's final dis posal will have the attention of the court. No grand jury is empanelled for the present term
 The officers of the Court are Hon. J. w Mabry, Judge, Hon, w. w. Quarles, Solicitor; F. M. Blackwell, Sheriff, and J. B. Evans, clerk and Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
HIGH CLASS DRUGGISTS
 AND -. OTHERS.


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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
on. F.re no Hot spriurr. Arlx.

Plus $2.0o, every Wednesday and Sat urday of June, July, August and Sep- tember Good for 21 days Ask any railroad ticket agent. dly ex su.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Noted Feeruvinn Dead.

Lima, Peru. May SO.-Dr. Jose Gorge Loyaza. one of the most respected judges of the Supreme Court and de- scendant of the ancient Spanish nObIl- ity, died here last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Commencement Tou,aht.

The annual commencement or the Dallas Academy will take place in the Ao ademy of Music tomorrow evening, when diplomas, medals and other hon presentation of the Baker medals and the Lucy Nelson medal.
 Robert H. Mangum of this city, will make the commencement oration.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
Raiu waa JuHt Right.

Not a drizzle or a sprinkle or a show CT, but rain, real rain, wetted the earth today and reports from the country are that it came just right. The precipi- tation in Selma was about an inch and subsequent showers are indicated.
 The rain had been needed for some time, but the drought had not been of sufficient duration to injure cotton and corr though much truck was dam aged and in some localities totally de- stroyed. But the excellent preparation of lands this year gave cotton and corn an advantage they would not have had in former years and they with stood the dry weather of the past few weeks At the same time the dearth of rain has enabled planters to keep the grass out and cotton fields are said to be cleaner now than in any previous season within five years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
NEWS OF ABBEVILLE.

and Mrs. z. W. Laney.
 Abbeville. May 20.-(Special. )-Louis, the beautiful 2-year-old daughter of
 MT. and Mrs z. w. Laney. Jr., died
 Thursday night after brief illness and was buried Friday afternoon, Rev. k.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

HOLT BLOCKS HATS. 1oe s. Court. Telephone 432.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31
PernonnI and Local.

Jeff D. Rlggs of Vicksburg, is the guest of his brother, John D. Riggs, and is receiving hearty welcome from his many old friends in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

Rev. E. W. Gamble has returned from Baltimore, where he went with Mrs Gamble to attend the funeral of Mrs. Gamble's mother.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

The many friends of Allen Atkins, who has been i'll for several days, learn with pleasure that he was better.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

Mrs J. C. Wilkerson. who has been at Manack for several weeks, is in Sel- ma for a few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

c. W. Hooper. Jr., of Birmingham was the guest of his mother, Mrs. M S. Hooper, yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31


 his many old friends in Selma.
 Rev. E. W. Gamble has returned from Baltimore. where he went with Mrs. Gamble to attend the funeral of Mrs. Gamble's mother.
 The many friends of Allen Atkins. who has been i'll for several days, learn with pleasure that he was better.
 c. w. Hooper. Jr., of Birmingham. was the guest of his mother, Mrs. M. s. Hooper, yesterday. Mrs. J. C. wilkerson. who has been at Manack for several weeks, is in Sel- ma for few days. Quartermaster Sergeant Dick Jones. of the Camden Cavalry, Is popular visitor to Selma
 Henry Blackwell and Barnwell Part ridge are the guests of Dr. H. V. Wee den in Berlin.
 guest of his niece, Mrs. William R. Walker. J. A. Wauchope has returned home after a delightful visit to Tampa, Fla
 MT and Mrs. c. H. Lavender of Rome. are visiting relatives in Selma
 Col. James H. Spear. a prominent planter of Furman, is in the city. J. G. Barnwell. Jr., of Chattanooga is registered at the Hotel Albert Robert Blair of New Orleans, return ed home this afternoon. Mrs. James L. Edwards of Orrville was in the city today. | Charlie Butler of Pleasant Hill. was | in the city today.
 E. c. Melvin has returned from New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-31

Quartermaster Sergeant Dick Jones. of the Camden Cavalry, Is a popular visitor to Selma.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
WHAT'S THE USE
To Keep a "Coffee Complexion"

A lady says: Postum has helped
my complexion so much that my
friends say | am growing young again
My complexion used to b. coffee col
rred, muddy and yellow, but it is now
clear and rosy as when l was a girl.
was induced to try Postum by a
friend who had suffered just as l had
suffered from terrible indigestion, pal.
ptation of the heart and sinking
spells.
after l had used Postum a week
was so much better that | was afraid
1t would not last But now two years
have passed and l am well woman
owe it all TO leaving off coffee and
drinking Postum in its place.
II had drank coffee all my life.
suspected that it was the cause OF my
trouble, but it was not until l actually
quit coffee and started to try Postum
that ] became certain; then all my
troubles ceased and | am now well and
strong again" Name furnished By
Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich.
There's reason.
Look in each package for copy of
the famous little book, "The Road t.
Wellville."
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

AS the genius of American inventors
gives TO the mechanical and industrial
world machines representing saving Of
time and increased capacity, Euro
pean manufacturers are either scan
ming the horizon of American creative
power for the appearance of some de-
vice that will improve their product
or producing capacity, or they are
nervously apprehensive of the intro
duction of machinery that will out
class and relegate to the scrap heap
The mechanical fruits of their own en-
ieayOrS
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

Ordnance experts of the United
States army, after months of work,
have constructed magazine infantry
rifle which is believed to be superior
TO any in use in foreign armies More
than 10000 already have been made
at the government arsenals. The bar
rel of the gun is entirely covered by
wood. The bore of the new rifle is
smaller, the caliber being about 80
inch, while the initial velocity and
penetrating power both are greater
The new gun also is several inches
shorter than the old.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

The population of St. Louis is G12.-
279. This estimate is made assuming
that the city has grown normally since
1900, wheE the population was 575,23S,
allowing nothing for the stimulus of
the Worlds fair. More than $4,000
people are in st. Louis now, directly
dependent Oh the fair and drawing pay
from either the fair or the thousands
Of exhibitors; so the population of the
city at present at least, is near 70O.-
COO. BY the census, however, st.
Louis is the fourth city of the Uni, ed
States following New York, Chicago
and Philadelphia.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
HAS THE BIGGEST TONNAGE.
Great Britain Carries More Than One
Third of Earth's Traffic-Vessels
Total Nearly 25,OOO,

Great Britain is the busiest common
carrier on earth. The total tonnage
of the worlds merchant marine is
estimated at 33,643,000 tons and the
total number of vessels is 24,S54. OF
this enormous tonnage Great Britain
carries one-third, or 16,006,374 tons,
while the great majority of the big
vessels are British. Forty-eight of
the SO vessels of over 10000 tons bur
den, 119 of the $50 of 1000 to 10000
tons burden and 366 of the 52S be-
tween 5000 and 1000 tons burden fly
the British flag. After Great Britain
the list of common carriers stands in
the following order: America, with
S,671, $50 tons; Germany, with $685.
RAT tons; Norway, with 1,653,74t tons;
France, with 1,G22,016 tons; Italy,
with 1,1S0,335 tons; Russia, with $685.
GAS tons; Spain, with ,447 tons,
and Japan, with 726,S1S tons.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
Democratic Misrepresentation.

He charges misrepresentation on the part
or the democrats in the statements Of the
conduct of the foreign policy of the admin
and asks:
DO our opponents object to the way in
which the Monroe doctrine has been
strengthened and upheld? Never before
has this doctrine been aCquiesced in abroad
as II is now and yet while upholding the
rights OF the weaker American republics
against foreign aggression, the administra-
tOn has lost no opportunity to point out
TO these republics that those who seek
equity Shou.d come with clean hands and
that whoever claims liberty as a right must
accept the responsibilities that go with the
exercise Of the right. DO our opporents
ChJect 70 what was done in reference to
tEe IGutlon of American citizens against
me hlSheneV massacre? or to the protest
nsalimst ,tlsanin5 the treatment Of the Jews in Rou
mama? or 10 the efforts that have been
made IN behalf of the Armerians in Tur-
key! NO other administration in our his
tory, no other government in the world
has more consistently stood for the broad1'
est spirit Of brotherhood in our common
humanity, or has held a more resolute at
tLude of protest against every wrong that
outraged tEe civilization of the age al
home or abroad. Do our opponents object
TO lhe TACT that the International tribunal
at The Hague was rescued from impotence
and turned into a potent instrument for
peace amcrg the nations? This govern
ment has used that tribunal, and advo-
Gated It's use by others, in pursuance Cf it's
polc$ TO promote the cause of intcrna-
uonal peace and good will by all honorable
methOdS, In carrying out this policy il
has settled dispute after dispute by ar
bitratiom or by friendly agreement. It has
behaved towards all nations, strong or
weak. with courtesy. dignity and Justice:
and 1t Is now on excellent terms with all. '
DO our opponents object to the settle
ment Of the Alaska boundary lire? Do
they object to the fact that after freeing,
Cuba we gave her reciprocal trade adyan-
tage with the United States, whi.o at the
same time keeping naval stations in the
island and providing against its sinking
INTO chaos. or being conquered by any
foreign power? Do they object to the fact
that our flag now flies over Porto Rico?
DO they object to the acquisition Of Ha-
wall? Once they hauled down our fag
there; We have hoistcd Il again; DO they
intend once more to haul IT down? Do
they object to the part we played in China?
30 they not know that the voice Of the
United States would now count for moth
ing In the far east if we had abandoned the
Philippines and refused to do what was
done In China? Do they object TO the fact
that this government secured peaceful
settlement of the troubles In Venezuela
two years ago? DO they object TO tie pres
ence OF the ship-of-war off Colon when the
revolution broke out in Panama and when
only the preser sS of this ship saved the
lives of American citizens, and prevented
insult 10 the flag? Do they object to the
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
The Norwegian cod fshcries have

The Norwegian cod fisheries have
practically come to a close, with i
total catch of 42,774,000 fish from all
the cod fisheries of Norway. From
this catch about the same quantities
of klipfsh. stockfish and salted and
dried fish have been prepared as has
been for the past two years. The sea-
sons catch has produced to the pres
ent about 1860 barrels go gallons
per barreD of codliver oil, or more
than five times the quantity produced
from about the same number of fish
in 1903
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22
TEN MILES WITH HEAD DOWN

Gerald Hardie's Foot Held Fast in :
Coupling and He Is Severely In
jured.
With one foot held firmly as if in a
wise George Hardie, % years old, of
Elizabeth, n. j., hung head downward
between two coal cars of train on
the Central railroad of New Jersey,
while 1t Travelled a distance of ten
miles. He was struck repeatedly by
projections rising above the track
level, but was powerless to extricate
himself until the train reached Fan
wood station.
He was found there by a brakeman
and brought to Plainfeld, his head
torn and his chest cut in a dozen
places. After boarding the train at
Elizabeth Hardie was jolted from his
seat, and in falling caught his foot in
the coupling, which saved him from
being ground to pieces. The physi-
clan who was summoned to attend
him says the man will recover.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

The most beautiful volume in the
Congressional Library at Washington
is a Bible which was transcribed on
parchment by a monk in the sixteenth
century. The general lettering is in
the German text, each letter is per-
feet. and there is not a scratch or blot
from lid to lid Each chapter begins
with a large Illuminated letter, in
which is drawn the figure of a saint,
some incident of whom the chapter
tells
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

The Berlia Omnibus Co, finding that
the hats used for horses are insult
able in the cases of pairs, have intro
duccd "sunshades" for their protection
from the sun. The 'sunshades" con-
sist OF a wire framework covered with
canvas and fastened to the harness.
The advantage claimed for this nov
city is that, besides protecting the ami
mails from the sun, it allows a free
current of air to pass over their
heads
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

Prof. Thomas Oliver. addressing the
industrial hygiene section of the san
itary congress in Glasgow, said the
system of rushing" work introduced
into Britain from America not only
caused unwholesome fatigue and
many accidents, but "predisposed tho
individual to i'll health and created &
taste for stimulants, unhealthful recre-
alton and love of excitement such as
was offered by theaters and music
halls"
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

iron ore seems to exist in all parts
of the Abyssinian empire. The salu-
pies are generally pure, and have
usually been obtained near the sur
face under conditions favorable to
economic mining. Owing to the alb
sence of fuel other than wood, and the
present impossibiity of transporting
ore to the coast, the industry gives no
present promise, however rich the orc
deposits may be.
Cameron County press. [volume] (Emporium, Cameron County, Pa.) 1866-1922, 1904-09-22

There is a bee ranch with more than
a million bees, in the heart Of one of
the dcnsest residence districts of San
Francisco. 1t is owned by Philip Prior,
principal of the Burnett Grammar
school. and is in the little back yard
of his home. For ten years he has kept
Of ton of honey each season, and has
been at no expense for food for bis
interesting and ideally Industrious
pets. His bees visit all the private
and public gardens of the city anJ
gather their food and pollen for tho
nourishment of the young.