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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Deth of c. F. Douthi!t.

c. F. Douthit died this morning at hts late residence. No. POI Avenue H. after an illness Of some two weeks of pneu- monia. The funeral will take place from the family residence tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 o'clock. with Rev. J. w. Stags and Rev W. H. Bryan officiating. with interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
 MT. Douthit was one of the old citizens of Birmingham. having come here many years ago. and occupied prominent po- sition in the business world. He was pro- prietor of a carriage and harness fac tory. He leaves a family. He was a Mason, Knight of Pythias,t Woodman of the World and belonged to other organi- zations.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

No meeting was held today by officials of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company, Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company, and Republic Iron and Steel Company, looking to consolidation of the three companies. The conference will reconvene tomorrow at 10 o'clock, by which time 1t is expected President Don II. Bacon of the Tennessee Company will have arrived from New York. MT. Charles McCreary. Vice-President of the company, has been acting this week for the Tennessee Company, but the appoint ment of committees to estimate values of coal and ore lands and mechanical plants will follow immediately after the conference reconvenes tomorrow. No in- formation is given out as to who will be on these committees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
RHODES IN THE RACE
WILL BE CANDIDATE FOR DELE
 GATE AT LARGE. "a,
Parts of the Plaster Casts for Figure of Vulcan Arrive in Birmingham. Proposed Scottish Rite Ma"
 sonic Cathedral.

Birmingham, Feb. 11.-(Special.)-Gen. Rufus N. Rhodes editor of The Blrmins- ham News, was to-day announced as candidate for delegate at large rom Alabama to the National Democratic convention. which will meet in St. Louis in July. General Rhodes was a delegate to the National Convention in 1892 from the State at large and is well known both in Journalistic and public circles throughout Alabama. So far he IS the only announced candidate for delegate at large from North Alabama. Information has reached here that Col E. L. Russell Of Mobile, has announced as delegate at large from the southern part of the State. Four delegates at large are to be chosen by the State Democratic conven- tion which meets in Montgomery in May.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Suit for s2o,ooo Dam ces.

A suit was filed in the City Court yes- terday afternoon for $2O.00O damages by Emma c. Cook, administratrix, against the Southern Railway. She. claims that sum for the death of her husband, who, she states. was an engineer in the employ of the railroad company and was running an engine for 1t when he received the in- juries which resulted in his death. This: she claims, was caused by his striking a standpipe which had been left too near the track. Hoke Smith, the celebrated Georgia lawyer. is associated with J. T. Glover of this city, in the suit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

One day MT. Beecher was dining beside Emerson, and said: Mir. Emerson. when you are eating this fine beef. can you tell by the flavor what kind of grass the OK ste?'
 "Why no. of course not"
 "I am right glad to hear it." replied Beecher flor I have been feeding my con- gregation on Emerson for many a year. and have been afraid they would find l. nut. ."-Boston Christian Register.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Parts of the Giant Vulcan.


 Upon the arrival of the fast freight over the Southern Railway this morning at II o'clock 1t was found that Erie fiat car No. 5520 contained the first shipment of the Vulcan. The plaster casts were heavily crated, and. notwithstanding the fact that this car has been en route since before the cold snap set in and has been exposed to all kinds of weather. the mod el was. very little damaged. Whatever damage was sustained can be easily re- paired in a short time by Sculptor Mo- retti on his arrival in the city, which will be about the 18th instant. President Jackson of the Commercial Club, said he was well pleased with the model
 It will be decided within the next day or two whether the model will be cast by the Dimmick company. Bessemer Ma chine and Foundry Company or the Bir- mingham Iron and Steel Company. all of which companies are bidding on the work
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Snow in Savannah.

Savannah, Ga, Feb. 1.-The first snow in four years fell here today. For quarter of an hour there was q brisk fur " that was succeeded by sleet. "Old Tom Williamson. a local negro charac- ter. aged s4, was found frozen to death in an alley
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
A IananesA Talks.

Kin Fukute. the only Japanese in Bir- mingham and one of the few in the South, who is cook in one of the restau- rants of this city. this morning gave cut an interesting interview concerning the war now on in the Far East. He as- serts that all Japanese in this country are to make efforts to get back home to
 fight for their old country. He states that ship will probably leave New York, on the 18th instant, winch may land the natives of Japan on their old soil. He says that Japan has been preparing for the present war since 1S97,. and that there is plenty of smokeless powder and noise- less guns for these people to fight with. He further asserts that as to finances, the Japs made arrangements months ago with the firm of J. P. Morgan & Co.,, in New York and London, for a loan which will tide them over for a while. He says that the, preparations made are. for four years siege and that in the meantime preparations will be made for further fighting. Kin says that the Japanese usually require their young men to do duty in the army for four years, and in this manner they are made good fighters. This Jap has seen some service in the United States, he claiming ago harbor in the Spanish-American war. Kin is 31 years of age and quite intelligent. He draws good salary, be- ing pastry cook. of some ability. He announces that he will go to New York probably next week to see If he can get off with the crowd returning to Japan
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Bids Wanted.

Sealed proposals will be received by the un- dersigned until i2 o'clock noon. Wednesday. Feb. i7. 1904. for furnishing the City of Montgomery with one frst-class steam fire en- zine, one chemical engine, two hose wagons, four thousand feet of hose. The city reserves the right. to reject any and all bids.
 k, R.. s. WILLIAMS Est City Treasurer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Information Wanted.

Persons who have been benefited through the use of Thacher's Blood ana Liver Syrup will please communicate te with "A H." care The Advertiser of- fcef Adv.-u.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
The .shugart Prelimin ,ry.

The preliminary hearing of Roland T. shugart. the young attorney who 2, is charged with, murder, killing Andrew Bonholzer, a we'll known citizen in the Metropolitan saloon last month. is still on. The State this afternoon presented testimony. in rebuttal. The evidence ad- duced goes to show that Shugart had a difficulty with two unknown men and that one drew a weapon and fired. It is claimed that one of the shots killed Bon- hDlzer. ..-. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Reunion of9 Mnasons

The Masonic reunion which began Tues day came to a close tonight with ban qLet at the Hillman hotel. The feature of tlls third days session was the official announcement by Sovereign State h. spector General George F. Moore that the movement to build Scottish Rite Cathedral in Birmingham would be be- gun at once. This cathedral will not af- feet the Masonic Temple already under way in preparations in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
NOTICE

fs hereby given that the Montgomery Street Railway will petition the City Council of Mont komery for franchise on the following streets: son Jefferson Davis Avenue, from Court to Goode. and on Goode Street to Mill Street.
 On Cleveland Avenue, from Stone Street to Nil1 Street. J. T. DARLING.
 wd-fr-su Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Confidence.

Andrews Drug Store enjoys the confidence of all the people. Its files show to what an enoYrn- ous extent this confl- dence' goes. l. has nearly a Quarter Of a Million Prescriptions on file. and they are com ing faster than ever.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
The Capital City Cutter.

Housekeepers now re- main indoors on in element days and do their shopping over the phone.
 It saves time and worth. Our messengers deliver packages to anybody. anywhere, at any hour. Prescriptions sent for, filled and re- turned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
SPECIAL % NOTICES:l
Stockholders Meefina

A meeting of the stockholders of The Lost Creek Coal and Mineral Land Company is hereby called to be held at the office of Crum e Well Winter Building. in the City of Mont somery. Ala, on Monday, the l4th day of March. 1904, at i2 o'clock n. for the pur- pose of deciding whether the company should and secure the same by mortgage or deed of trust upon its property, or a portion thereof. Each stockholder Is most earnestly requested to be preesnt in person or by proxy
 fr-dt w. B. JONES, President
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
No Meeting Held.

their opinions in favor of Congressman Burnett being reelected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
w. M, BLAKEY,
 Attorney at Law. Room 4:.:M Moses Bldg.
FOR SALE.

In Birmingham. q very centrally located busi- mess lot in the wholesale district. Railroad tracks in the rear. One of the few lots re- msining unimproved so located. Improved 1t increase in value. Quick sale must be made. For particulars address c. C., care Adver- tissr.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12

 } Ball players positively signed by Manager Stickney for the Mont } gomery team next season are as
 follows: <.
 Wilkie Clark and Harry Man ners, catchers; George Stultz. } Louis Polchow and three other e pitchers: Ed Pabst, first base and } field captain; Fred Moore, second
 base; -, third base; Heine } Busch, shortstop; Isaac Durett,. > Carleton Molesworth,. Link Stick } ney and Herck Burnett, outfield- A CTS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-02-12
Entries for Today.


 First race. three-fourths of a mile, sell ing-Pniilida. Shaitan, Albertola, 92; Co., lin George, 94; Our Lillie. 95; Mildred h., s7; Lobbyist. St. Caro. 99; Chanley, 1OJ; Sparrowcop, -lVI.
 Second race, seven-eighths of mile. seIhng-B -Barnacle. 105 The Cato, 1lo; Ex- apo, l12: Russel Garth. John Coulter. Choice 1l5; Zyra. 1l6; Inspector Shea. Cathedral. 1ls; Caterpillar, 11s; Out Out, MeIstersinger, 12.
 Third race, four furlonEs. purse-Lo~- istelIa. e4: Golden Flower. The Doctre>s. s7; TrufIle Hunter. Esterjoy, Miss Galore, lO2 Niberad, lo4: Dixie Lad. 106.
 Fourth race mile. selling--Midshipma Haven Run, sS; Seagraves. s5: Alcom +. s7: Decoration. 93; Venus VictriX. 9o; Marco. Lady Matchless 9s; Lovable. Biueblase pr. GarTick. 100; Neither ope' IUl.
 Fifth race, three-fourths of a mile. seIi- ing-The Brown Monarch, 94; zama, Iii pe Silver, 95: Miss Rillie, Trossachs, loo; | Overland. Arthur. Busle Horn. Jim Fer | rim l05; Tom Riley, l07; Claremont. 1lc: Sixth race. mile and seventy yards selnng-Totness. T3: Eclectic, SS: Prince | let. 90; Lampoon, Frank Rice. 96; Erbe 9l; Baronet. 9S; Sir Paul. 99; Marc1s l Count Elm Out, 101; Bummer IT., l92; | ReckOner, 100
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
White River Sunday Schools

The convention at Barnard last
Friday was large and successful.
From twelve schools within the dis
trict and from several others with
out, delegates came from points as
distant as Rochester and Wood
stock, representing all three of the
most numerous denominations in
this section. The remarkable fea-
ture of the excellent program was a
powerful address by Lucian Black
mer of St. Louis, Mo.
The company was fed beautifully
by the Barnard people at large Ia
bles in the town hall. The East
Barnard Meth odist school won the
banner for the best percentage gair
in membership and average attend
ance.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
WEST BRlDGEWATER

Will Pierce of Shrewsbury was
over Sunday. Mrs, Pierce and chill
dren returned home with him.
Several Masons were in Woodstock
Friday night.
E. j. Doyle and Frank Spaulding
were in Woodstock Thursday.
Henry Damon has returned home.
Mrs. F. l.. Goodnough and Almon
Lewis are better.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dean Spaulding are
visiting their daughter, Mrs. Allen
Lewis, in North Bridgewater
Walter Taylor of Rutland called
at II. H. Spaulding's Sunday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
SPARKS START A FIRE.
House and Barns Burned at W. r.
junction.

James II. Billiards. house and two
large barns short distance from
the old fair ground at White River
Junction were destroyed by fire at
noon Tuesday.
The fire started from sparks from
a burning chimney. Ninety tons of
hay, together with much other farm
produce, was consumed. A part of
the contents of the dwelling house
and all of the live stock were saved.
The loss is estimated at from
$4,000 to $4,000 and is reported to
be well covered by insurance.
The Ballard farm is the home Of
the veteran horseman, Charles Tay-
lOr
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
BRIDeEWATER CORNERS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Markham Wis
tied friends in Barnard from Satur-
day until Monday.
Frank Bradley, with E. II. Shat
tuck's team, took load of goods to
Rutland last week Friday for the
Italians who have been living in Eli
Pierce's house while chopping in
the vicinity. Mr.. Bradley stopped
Friday night with Rev. D. E. Davis
Of Mendon, former pastor Of the
Advent church at Briggs.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. II. Huntoon of
South Barnard were with Mrs. Hun
toon's mother, Mrs. Ursula Robin
son, Wednesday.
Our teacher, Miss Johnson, at
tended the teachers convention in
Rutland this week.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
MORE WORK FOR BETHEL.
Contract For New Museum Building
At Washington Goes To Her
Ouarries.

The contract for the new museum
building in the city of Washington,
D. C., was Saturday announced to
have been awarded to the Ellis
Granite Co., on the Bethel white
granite. This contract was given
after an inspection by special conf
mission sent to Bethel from Wash
ington to inspect the quarries' posi-
BILE quantity. 1t calls for nearly
375,ooo cubit feet of stone which is
three-tourths as much as is required
for the terminal station.
The pacing of this contract assur-
es the building of the Bethel Granite
railroad at once. The road has been
surveyed, land damages considered
over which there has been a conten-
ton with possible result of the pro.
ject being abolished-and now will
be granted.
One hundred forty seven men were
on the pay roll Of the quarry last
week. Large machinery is now be
ing held in the Bethel freight yard
| to be conveyed to the quarry as soon
as the road is in condition to travel
over,
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
WANTED: A NEW BELL.

The status of the fire alarm ques-
ton seems to be about the same, so
to speak.
The petition asking that striker,
connected with the telephone ex-
change, be attached to the bell on the
Methodist church, has been handed
to the trustees, and after some con-
sideration by the board it was laid
upon the table, or hung on a hook.
The Age understands that the
trustees are quite as DESTROYS of in
stalling fire alarm system here as
is anyone, but an electric striker has
been tried once and found not to
fill the bill simply because the vii
lage has no bell large enough tc
make it effective.
The striker was put in after some
investigations were made by the
trustees. Mr.. Chapman, of thu
board, laid the case before the Gen
eral Electric Co., of New York, ant
the Gamewell company was recon-
mended as having the best fir
alarm made.
The Gamewell company installed
small plant here, not, however
guaranteeing its success under tn
circumstances, which it will be re
membered was an utter failure as
fire alarm. The bell was not bi
enough, and the striker was soon RI
moved by the company, which chez
8 fully acknowledged that it was quit
useles.
Here the matter rests. Wltho'
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
EAST BARNARD.

Mrs. Jane Culver is visiting
friends in Concord, N. H.
Mrs. Dudley Leavitt has been i'll,
but is now improving.
Dana Burbank of North Pomfret
visited friends here the first Of the
week.
Mrs. Clayton Allen and children
recently spent few days with her
mother, Mrs. Henry Bryant, in
Chelsea.
Henry Pike Of Winthrop Center,
Me-, is visiting friends here.
There will be Spiritualist meet
ing at O. G. Bugbee's Sunday,
Oct. %, at IL o'clock, Mrs. Ida
Lewis of Bethel as speaker. ---------
&. E. Lazelle and wife of White
River Junction were at F. II.
Billings Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. Mary V. Allen went to
Gardner, Mass, Tuesday, where
she is to live with her daughter
Mrs. E. S. Bradley accompanied
her for few days stay.
Earle Vaughan and wife Of
Roslindale, Mass, Mrs. Larwir
Vaughan and daughter Mary o.
Reading, Mass, were guests at E
S. Brailey's Wednesday of las
week.
Blanche Hazen, with Mrs. EN-
ma Nutting and son of West Hart
ford, were guests at F. Y. Snow
Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Stevens and Mrs
F. Y. Snow were in Barnard Fri
day to attend the funeral of Mrs
Harriet Rand.
Madge Abbott Of Woodstock i
working for Mrs. E. S. Braile
during The latter's absence in Massa
chusetts.
Jason Abba, who has been spend
ing several weeks at M. A. Chanc
ler's, left Saturday for Randolph.
Mrs. Mabel Densmore was in We:
Hartford Saturday, and while o
the way there she lost hand ba
containing a sum Of money an
other articles, which has since bee
!: returned to her.
Harvey Vaughan and wife
Woodstock and Mrs. Geo. Chene
Of Newton Highlands, Mass, wei
at E. S. Brailey's Saturday, Mr.
Cheney remaining until Monda.
, going from there to Barnard to Wis
relatives.
Collections of autumn leaves ha,
been made by several pupils Of Il
Grammar room. Miss Bernadet
Hodgeman succeeded in getting Il
different kinds, Nina Cox was mex
while Earle Bradley headed the bo
Il list.
!. The sociable at the hall Frid;
! evening was well attended, over
l. being taken at the door. The
was good entertainment by o
local talent. There will be anoth
q sociable at the hall Friday evenin
= Oct. %. Mrs. F. Y. Snow W
!. have charge of the entertainer
:, All are cordially invited.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
BARNARD.

Mrs. Lora Churchill and Lottie
Churchill of East Barnard were at
Frank Churchill's Tuesday.
Rev. F. p. Daniels and wife went
to Gaysville for three'days' meet
ing Wednesday.
Ernest Adams is working for
Frank Thayer.
Mrs. Bert Bridge of Bridgewater
is stopping at Elmer Abbott's.
Mrs. Daniel Perkins is failing
fast.
DR.. Gale and Mr.. Ross, who have
been hunting here, returned to Rut-
land Sunday.
George Chadwick of East Bar
nard is moving into the Clogston
house.
Miss Rand returned to Brattleboro
Thursday.
Miss Mason has returned to Beth.
ell.
Mrs. Horace Ayers of Bridge
water and Mrs. Jasper Perkins OF
Woodstock were ut O. &. Smith:
a day this week.
Mrs. George Cheney of Boston is
at o. G. Smiths.
Robert Porter has moved into thu
DR.. Jewett house.
Halloween dance at Barnard Oct
81.
John Adams is running the saw
at Davis & Eastman's mill.
Mrs. Luce and Mary Wild o
Royalton were at w. r. Paige
last week Wednesday.
Mrs. A. w. Eastman Of Wood
stock was at Silver Lake Hous
Wednesday and Thur sday.
= Mrs. Irene Sibley returned t
, Springfield, Mass, last week Fri
day.
Mrs. Laura Dutton returns I
Fitchpurg, Mass, Saturday.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Doctors Elect Officers.

At the second days session of the
annual meeting of the Vermont
State Medical Society at Rutland
these officers were elected:
President, P. E. insolvency OF
Burlington; vice-president, M. L.
Chandler Of Barre; secretary, 6. H.
Gorham OF Bellows Falls; treasurer,
B. H. Stone OF Burlington; auditor,
J. II. Blodgett of Saxtons River
executive committee, P. E. Nc
Sweeney of Burlington, M. L.
Chandler of Barre and D. G. Haw.
ley of Burlington.
The next annual meeting will be
held in October, 1905, at Burling'
tom
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
TAFTSVILLE.

G. D. Osmer spent Sunday at
Frank Osmer's in Essex Junction.
Mrs. Effie WEIGH and children of
Lebanon, N. H., are spending few
days at Mrs. Eliza Moore's.
Mrs. Helen Richardson, who has
been spending the summer in Bill
erica, Mass, has returned home.
Warren A. Spaulding OF Spring
field spent Sunday at L. B. Spauld-
ing's.
w. H. Brownell and wife are
spending few days in North Ferris
burgh.
Ottaquechee Grange held its regu-
lar meeting Saturday evening, with
a good attendance. The grange
will visit Qrechee grange Oct. 20.
and Nov. 5 will be "gentleman's
night.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
LYNX for Household Pets.

Less than year and half ago
Clyde Sumner who drives the
Bridgewater stage, picked up a pair
of young lynx in the woods and
took them to his home on the Tyson
road, few miles this side Of Lud-
low. He had some doubts about
being able to keep them, and didn't
care much anyway, but he was told
so often that he couldn't raise 'em
that he decided to see what he could
do. Here the old house cat, whose
family of little kittens had just been
killed by a dog or some other AMI
NAL, stepped in and took the pair OF
homeless lynx to her breast. They
got along finely, grew fat and play
full and now the two pets weigh
about thirty pounds each, and are
still growing.
The lynx are kept in the house
and are very interesting COM
panions for the family. Strangers
have no trouble either, but the ami
mails enjoy joke and when thirty
pounds of pet lynx alights sudden
ly on a visitors back it is something
of shock. They don't use their
claws when they jump unless the
stranger gets grouchy over innocent
play and tries to shake them off.
Then of course they have to take
hold or fall and perhaps be serious
ly injured
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
HORSES AND HORSEMEN.

w. M. Adams of North Pomfret
has purchased the fast pacing mare
"Nora b." of Reyes & Hills, Spring
field, VT All who attended the
Windsor County Fair will remember
her as the chestnut mare in the 2.3C
class that was ruled distanced owing
to her sulky breaking on the back
stretch, causing such connection
in both the grand and judges stands.
Mr.. Adams says that if he can find a
sulky strong enough to stand the
strain she will lower the worlds
pacing record next year, easily.
Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1904-10-22
Sacrifice Sale of Pianos.

Our fifteenth annual sale Of rent
ed pianos is now in progress. Fine
upright pianos at prices from $1oo
to $3.50, including the Wegman,
Emerson, Baus, Brewster, Gramer,
Go, don, Haines, and several other
makes. Some of these pianos have
been rented for only three months,
and we fully warrant them for ten
years. Terms, SIS down and 81
per month. Stool and scarf with
every piano. The most OF these
pianos being nearly new, we car
send you a picture of them. Write
today if you want fine piano
cheap.
McKANNoN Bros. & Co.,
As Church street, Burlington, VT.
The largest music house in thu
state.