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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
A THREAT OF SUICIDE
BULEJACKET PUTS HIS CAPTAIN
 ON NOTICE.
Officer is of the Opinion that Deser- tion was Contemplated and Mo- tifies the Chief of Police
 of Pensacola.

Pensacola, Fla, March H.-(Special.)- A story, bearing the evidence of a differ ent status than what 1t was intended by the man in question, was originated by the letter from a bluejacket named Wallace Johnston, which was received by Captain Lyons of the cruiser Brooklyn two days ago. This letter, written by Johnston, stated that when 1t was de- livered, the writer would be dead, and that death would be inflicted upon him. self
 This letter at first had the effect of causing serious thought for Johnston's safety, but later it was decided that 1t was only a cleverly concocted plan to desert from the navy and minute description of the boy was sent to the police department, with the request that the boy, who was thought to be in hiding in the city, be picked up and held as a deserter.
 Another phase in the stody has develop ed, however. Johnston. after being allowed liberty from the Brooklyn few hours Monday, sought out the office of Justice of the Peace Landrum, and made the request that he be instructed how to make out his last will and testa- ment He was told and he made out the instrument conveying to his mother all he possessed. A copy of this he had sent to his mother and copy he sent to the commander of the Brooklyn. As he stood in the office of the justice, he appeared laboring under heavy strain, and remarked that he had heart trouble and that he would soon be a dead man.
 The record furnished the police showed that Johnston was but IS years of age, and that he enlisted from Illinois. Among the characteristics detailed in the description furnished the police was the tattooing of woman's head on his right forearm, very prominently displayed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
REPORTS ON COUNTIES
EXAMINERS FILE REPORTS
 WITH THE GOVERNOR.
Officials of Colbert, Lawrence and Calhoun Are Commended, But Tax Values of Former
 Are Very Low.

Officials of Colbert, Lawrence and Cal. noun counties are commended for ehi- cicncy by reports on their books and accounts filed yesterday by State Ex- amAners with Governor Jclks. Tax as- sessments of Colbert County are severe ly criticised.
 On each of the reports submitted by Examiner George F. Sedberry on hIs examination of the Colbert and Lawrence County books Is written Nothing due"
 The books of the officials of Calhoun County are equally commended by Exam iner w. F. Wilkinson.
 Reports were submitted by Examiner Sedberry on the following Colbert Coun- ty officials: Probate Judge Fox De Lo- ney, Sheriff W. E. Bevill. Tax Collector H. A. Rand. Tax Assessor W. c. Holse- apple, Circuit Clerk J. H. Simpson and c. A. Womble Superintendent of Educa- ton.
 Again the tax valuations of this county are criticised.
 The valuation of both real and per- scnal property" says Examiner Sedber- ry. is far below what u ought to be. The lands in this county, embracing scme of the finest in the State, are as- sessed at less than 8 average, while large holdings of city and town property are assessed at ridiculously low prices. This condition of affairs ought not to exist. I am sure the valuation of prop erty could and would be largely ln- creased If Assessors would comply with the law in making assessments"
 Examiner Sedberry says he talked with many citizens who agreed with him that values were assessed entirely too low He appends a comparative statement showing small but gradual increased as- In COlharf County during tho past five years. adding:
 "I am persuaded the valuation of property in this county could be doubled and not then be over three-fourths of its actual value in money"
 Officials of Lawrence County whose books and accounts were examined were: Probate Judge J. c. Kumpe. Sheriff J. S. Stephenson, Tax Collector Walter Rober- son, Tax Assessor F. T. Neely. Circuit Clerk A. J. Crossthwaite and H. G. Al mon, Superintendent of Education. Tax values in Lawrence County. ac- cording to the Examiner, are properly assessed.
 "The valuation of property in this county" he says in his report to the Governor, lis above the average and from the best information obtainable represents the actual money value. am glad to so report.
 Examiner Wilkinson filed reports on Calhoun County officials as follows: Pro- bate Judge P. F. Crook, Sherih M. w woodruff, Tax Assessor D. B. Burns, A. H Shepard Clerk of the City Court of Anniston, and H. T. Persons, Superin- | tendent of Education.
 No criticism Is made of tax values ir l CalhouS County, the officials being com. mended for accuracy and neatness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
FOR RHEUMATISM

All forms of Rheumatism. Lumbago. Sciatica, etc, are seen, under microscopic examination. to be the result of clusters of tenacious and venodous and highly lnf1ammatory microbes in the blood and in the joints of the frame. the wrists. elbows. knees. ankles. hip joints. back and loins. and in various muscles in- c!udlng those of the heart. and other vital organs. And, from the testimony or thousands upon thousands of chronic sunerers who have resorted to Microbe Killer as an antidote, 1t would seem that the disease never fails to yield to its Purltylng energy; showing the law of the cure to be the elimination of the rheu- matlc germs and germ poisons from the Joints' the muscles and the blood.
 Arthur, E. Fosle. Cumberland. Md, writes: l had been suffering with Rheu. matlsm Tor eighteen months. during which IiIne l mad to Keep my hmbs in baI1daRes nad taken many medicines Wfthout re- her: when commenced using fine Microba Killer. It cured me completelv ana r csDo not speak too highly of it. The Wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co
 121 Prince St, New York Or
 E. c. FOWLER
 10 Dexter Ave
 o-tu-sat
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Big Timber Cargo.

The British steamship Cairnesk, Cap tain Puris. yesterday took out clearance papers for the River Tyne ana Boulogne. France. with 1.194.70S superficial feet of sawn timber, 16O,699 superficial feet lum- Der, 5,15s cubic feet of hewn timber. all valued at $19622.
 The Norwegian bark Smeroe, Captain Olsen, also took out clearance papers yes terday afternoon, carrying to Montevideo 651.954 superficial feet of lumber and 32,0S9 pickets. all valued at $500.
 The Dutch steamship Jeahne. Captain Kummerer, arrived up yesterday after noon, consigned to H. Baars. This steamer will load timber and lumber for two ports.
 This port is so well filled with merchant vessels that it is difficult to catch a clear view of the naval ships which have sought an anchorage just outside the noisy vessels taking on timber and lum- Der The Calrnesk was the only vessel which relieved the situation, about which
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Ouina-Beovach.

popular young man of this city, and Miss Josephine Beovich, an equally popular young woman, were married. They ap- peared before the county judge at F o'clock and were married, were driven to the train. and began a wedding tour within the space of fifteen minutes. When the passenger train departed for the north at 1915 o'clock the married couple were abroad. There was a tinge of romance about the affair. and this ex- plains the secrecy incidental to the cere- mony and the nasty manner the two left the city after the service. The county judge tied the knot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Hotels are Preparing.

Different hotels in the city are anti cipating quite e rush on the occasion of the Alabama excursions next Sunday and have made especial preparations to handle the crowd of strangers. The leading houses are the Merchants, South ern, Escambia. Manhattan. Lewis and Park. These houses at least have made greet preparations to feed a large num- ber of excursionists. Reservations have been made at a number of houses.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Board of Works Meeting.

regular meeting of the Board of Public Works was held at the city hall this morning and matters coming under that head of the city government were considered. A special matter that came up for discussion was the question of re-1aying of the Palafox Street paving brick, which had been torn up to permit of the building of double track by the street railway company. This was amicably settled. President Northup of the Street Railway Company was at the meeting
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Fxecutive Appointments.

Governor Jelks yesterday announced the following appointments:
 Notaries Public-G. E. Trawick, Chil- ton, Clarke County; John NJ. Walker. Rutledge, Crenshaw County.
 Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace-Aaron M. Farmer, Baker Hill. Barbour County.
 Justices of the Peace-H. A. Jordan. Jordan, EImore County,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
TO OUR PATRONS.

For the convenience of our patrons. the business offiee of The Advertiser will be kept open on Sundays until noon and from s to ?. m. Persons having adver- tisements for insertion In the Monday Issue will kindly bear this in mind and endeavor to get their copy in during office hours.
 Adv. The Advertiser Go.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
TWO NEW CORPORATIONS.
Certificates of Their Organization
 Filed at Capitol.

Notice of the incorporation of the Point Clear Lumber Company in Baldwin CouR- ty and the Iron City Paint Mills in lief ferson County. were filed yesterday with the Secretary of State.
 The incorporators of the Point Clear Lumber Company. which Is capitalized at $24OO, are: Edward Brodbeck. otto E. Zundel. Louis T. Zundel and Arnold M. Brodbeck, all of Point Clear.
 The Iron City Paint Mills has s7,5OC capital stock. It is incorporated by J. J. White, J. B. Cobbs and H. U. Simms, all of Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Mrs. Mary Henderson. the oldest citi- zen of this county at the time of her death. died at her late residence, seven miles west of Athens. this week, at the age of s5 years and ten months. She had been @ resident of this section since before the State was formed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
A Larga Rattlesnake.

A negro man from the country yester- day afternoon attracted quite a crowd on the street by exhibiting a very large and dangerous looking rattlesnake which he had captured alive in gopher hole The reptile was enclosed in a box having a glass front. It was over five feet in length.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
A Coming Wedding.

wedding around which a great deal of interest has been shown. and which will take place April 2 is that of Jack Brandon, former Montgomery boy and Miss Josephine Griffin. both of whom have many friends in this city. An nouncements and invitations have been received to the delightful event.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Waterloo, in this county. The body was that of an unknown wihte man. sup posed to have been drowned at or near this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
BAIL ALLOWED HULL.
State, However, Appeals to the su-
 prema Court.

Athens. March 2S.-(Special. )-Fletcher Hull. who was recently brought back from Kansas City. Mo, on a charge of murder in the first degree was taken before the Probate Judge this week on a writ of habeas corpus. He was admitted to bail in the sum of 32,OO0 From this ruling the State appealed the case to the Supreme Court and Hull was sent back to jail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
Social News.

Entertainments on board the naval ships in the harbor are of daily occur renee, and about the most enjoyable was that rendered by the officers of the Texas to few ladies and gentlemen of the city. This lasted an hour or more. and the city people were conscious of the fact that they had certainly spent one of the most enjoyable afternoons within their memory when they were whirIed to the land in the trim little tenders of the big ship. Other entertainments are plan- ned for the coming week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
NOTORIOUS NEGRO AeUrTTED.
Judge Warns Louis Mcclure to be
 Good in Future.

Good in Future.
 Florence. March S.-tSpecial. )-The trial of Louis Mcclure for the murder of Ed Winston, both coIored. had A very sensational ending yesterday morning. when the jury brought in a verdict of mot guilty" Mcclure has a bad reputa- ton and is a terror to the negro popula- ton. The man for the taking of whose life he was tried is his second victim.
 In discharging him Judge Almon said to him that there was probably not a man in the courtroom more surprised at the verdict than the defendant. He warned him not to let the verdict en- courage him to commit crimes in the future as he might not escape so easily next time.
 The jury after sixteen hours dellbera- tIon stood eleven to one for conviction. If is common talk on the streets that the verdict so remarkable in view of the evil dence-will have a very demoralizing ef- feet upon the negroes of the town.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

no one in this city is complaining in the least
 Saunders and Company have a new schooner on the ways just now that is nearing completion. It will be launched coon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The farmers are delayed by the heavy rains that have been falling in this sec ton for the past few days. The streams are getting high and considerable damage is being reported
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Mir. J. B. Howard and wife, a very pleasant couple. are in the city for few days, enjoying the naval sights. The lady and gentlemen are from Houston, Tex.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Mayor T. E. welles, who has been in Nashville for the past week, returned this morning and assumed charge of the city government.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Last night Judge Avery and Mrs. Avery rendered a charming dinner to a few select friends. Among those present were Mir. and Mrs. John Denham, Mir. and Mrs. Harry H. Thornton. Mir. and Mrs. William B. Wright. Mir. A. M. Avery. and Mrs. Parker of New York. The luxurious display of carnations was quite in keeping with the pink color scheme. while about the table were Gib- son heads, daint&y fastened with deli- cate pink ribbon2The evening was very enjoyable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

There Is much stir in political circles The candidates are afield and doing all
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

bodv was found in the Tennessee River fhis morning. five miles below
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

HOLT MAKES CLOTHES. 109 s. Court. Telephone 432. tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The Circuit Court of Lauderdale Coun- Fv is engaged in securing a jury to try sim Parrish for attempting to wreck a train on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad The special panel summoned was exhausted and Judge Almon ordered sheriff Hill to call in more men to com rlete the jury. Solicitor W. H. sawtelle will prosecute the case and John T. Ash craft will represent the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Rev. J. Alber of Plainfield. III, reached the city yesterday and will remain for some weeks. He is in Florida for the purpose of regaining his failing health.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Captain Hemphill of. the Kearsarge made an official cail upon the Mayor today and was welcomed to the city. The genial naval officer has expressed his pleasure at being again in the port in which for two winters he has enjoyed so many so- cial attentions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26
DIR INK

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Miss Hada Hunter left last night for Scranton. Miss, to prepare for her we'd ding soon to MT. Percy Bacon, q popu- lar young man of Savannah, Ga., who has spent some months here. The en- sagement has been announced and was a surprise. The lady was visiting her aunt Mrs. A. c. Bacon, at the latter's home just north of the city. vhen Cupid be- gan to get busy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

The Progress Club. at it's meeting Wed nesday night, was the scene of a grand assemblage. Cards was the 1rst pleas ure of the evening. The prize, which was cut for by the three Misses Levy. was awarded to Miss Elsie. Dancing was an- other feature of that meeting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Mrs. A. Moog will soon have with her Mrs. Leop. Lobman and daughter of Montgomery, Ala. These charming peo- pic will be in Pensacola for a few weeks and their hostess is preparing a grand time for them. They will be the objects of much social attention. since already a program of sightseeing Is being planned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-03-26

Save for my daily range Among the pleasant fields of Holy Writ, I might despair. -Tennyeon. First Quarter. Lesson XIII.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-12-02

acterizes all our ready to wear
apparel whether for man or
woman. They are cut generous
~ full and have the large, wide
sweep SO much desired by smart
dressers. r. w. Mann & Son.
F. Honett Of Webster was a
city visitor Monday.
G. S. Ritzman was down from
Churchs Ferry Monday looking
after business matters.
Fine violin strings, bows and
rosin at Huesgen's s.
The proper and up to date
thing for an engagement is a
diamond ring. II. Huesgen
sells beautiful sparklers from
$40 up to 5000.
Co. D. has received a supply
of indoor targets and hereafter
all target practice will be con-
Quoted in the arrnory.
Your boy wants that watch for
Christmas. Go to Huesgen.
He will sell you q good one and
guarantee it.
Joe Zunich, accompanied by
his wife and children, will sail
in a few days for a visit to his
old home in Germany, where
they will spend the winter.
Mr.. Zunich has been in this
country fifteen years, and is
looking forward to his visit with
much pleasure. He will visit
Dresden, where Mrs. Zunich' s
people live, Bremen, Berlin
and other points.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-12-02

the possession OF not only good
singers but Of a comedy team
hard to beat. The piece ran
smoothly from start to finish and
proved most enjoyable.
= The prima donna, Miss Irene
Palmer, is a young lady of ex-
.cellent appearance and fine voice.
Her acting in the part of Ter
Lena left nothing to be desired
and her singing in the disrobing
scene in the second act was
heartily applauded. G. B. Bront,
the leading tenor, had a part in
Fra Diavolo" which gave him
ample pportunity to show both
the range and quality Of his
voice and he made the most Of
it. He has a fine robust voice
and although occasionally his
high notes had a metallic ring,
his general work was most pleas
ing. F. w. Walters, the pos
sesor Of a good baritone register,
sang the part of s Lorenzo
very acceptably, while the. other
principals acquitted themselves
with credit.
The chorus, while not large,
is well trained and knows ex-
actly what is expected Of it.
The whole performance is quite
worth seeing and the run should
prove success.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-12-02
Portable as parlor, no matter

Portable as a parlor, no matter
what the weather is.
The curtain for the night per-
formances will go up promptly
at $50, and no one will be seated
araiving after that time
until the end of the first act.
The matinee will begin at 2::30,
the house will be darkened and
electric lights turned on at that
time. The prices at the matinee
will be Is cents for children; SO
cents for adults.
"A great deal Of interest is
being manifested in this opera
course by people in outside
towns, and theatre parties are
being formed in nearly every
town in Ramsey county, and at
.Lakota. The company jumps
from Devils Lake to Casselton
and then south. Seat ations
should be secured by mail or
wire from E. A. Hodgkinson.
First applying, first served.
OF this company and the open
ing bill the Winnipeg Daily
Telegram says:
Fra Diavolo,' ever popular
in Winnipeg, was chosen by the
Beggar Prince Opera Company
for its opening bill at the Win
nipeg Theatre last evening and
the production was staged IN a
manner highly satisfactory to
the large audience which was
present. The opera is so well
known in Winnipeg that it is
necessary to say ANYTHING as
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-12-02
A Seaso on of
Comic Opera
Devils Lake to Secure the Fa,
nous Beggar Prince Opera
Company for Three Nights
and Matinee, Beginning
Thursday, December Is.

Beginning December Is,
Devils Lake for the first time in
her history will enjoy a short
season Of comic opera. For
twelve years Mr.. +. IA. Wade's
company Of fourteen people
have been producing the popular
light comic operas. On Thurs
day evening, December is, Mr..
Wade's company will produce
$ Fra Diavolo;; on Friday even
ing. The Beggar Primo on
Saturday evening, " 0livette e;
Saturday matinee, 6 Giraffe
Girafia. The company carries
special scenery and costumes for
[all these operas, and they will
be produced here in as acceptable
|or manner as they are put on in
| the larger cities.
The price OF reserved seats
will be $1.U0. Al communication
| ticket is issued for SIS, good for
six seats. and can be used as de-
sired. These communication tic
kets can only be had at the. Inter
Ocean Office beginning Thursday,
December 8. These commute
Ition tickets can be exchanged at
Hodg kinson' s drug store for re-
served seats.
The local management will
add 200 extra chairs to the seat
| ing capacity of the house, and
1.-THE hall will be made as COM