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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

ways of interest to thinking individ- uals. and no more productive field for the study of human nature may be found than Dexter Avenue during the Street Fair week.
 Questions such as these can be asked and are never satisfactorily answered except when the cause Is described to susceptibility of the human kind. "Why will sensible man spend a half hour of his valuable time and a half dollar of his more valuable mon- ey, trying to ring a twc-cent cane when he knows if he rings 1t and se- cures 1t. he will immediately throw | it away?'
 Swhy does a reasonable being spend live cents of his good money throwing three balls at a bunch of wooden dolls that have never harmed him?' He gets cigars probably. But if he gets the cigars what will he do with
 them? He will throw them at a yell low dog or give them to street arab and the street arab will be sick for a week.
 A newspaper reporter stopped at a spindle yesterday. where an indicator is whirled at ten cents a throw and prize. There is a big array of watches on the prize table. There Is an allur- ing outft of revolvers. There are ivory handled knives. But the indi- cator rarely ever lands on a number, which entities one to the choice of an Ivory handled knife. Q gold watch. or . big pistol It lands on a number that entities one to bone button or Q brass scarf pin.
 A negro walked up to the table and played the machine for fifty cents worth of throws. The negro got three collar buttons. a scarf pin and an artificiai rose. with thought that the white mans burden should be taken up and that negro education was a success, the newspaper man passed on.
 At another spindle there was a sec ond bright array of watches. another alluring outfit of revolvers. another bunch of ivory handled knives. But there was no black man there. A prominent business man of Montgom- cry was standing In front of the spin- de. He was turning the indicator at ten cents a throw. He was getting a brilliant assortment of collar buttons. scarf pins and artificial roses and the man running the spindle had about $3.<0 of the business mans income.
 A few yards further down the street was a man, who had at his home a delicious dinner awaiting him. In that mans overcoat pocket was . bag of confetti In that mans mouth was a weiner wurst and that man was hap py and smiling.
 What fools all mortals be during a street, fair except the mortals' who run the street fair" unused the news paper reporter.
 Just then his pessfmism was dis- pelled, for he saw a business man, who is rarely known to smile, have his mouth filled with confetti thrown by a young girl. The business man | smiled broadly and before he had pro- gressed three feet he gave ten cents to a blind woman. The game Is worth the candle.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
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received authorization from the South eastern Passenger Association. follow ing the meeting held in Atlanta yes- terday, to sell tickets at special rates on the 10th and 22nd of this month to any point in Texas east of Amarillo. Colorado, San Angelo and Kerrville, at s1s.50 one way. and SEQ round trip. There will be large movement from this section of the country to Texas points on the dates mentioned. The railroads previously had authorization to sell tickets to points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory points for Sll one way and arrangements have been made by many people from the farming sec- tions in the eastern part of the State
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
PSEUDO BANDIT KILLED.
pr.ctical Joker Shot to Death by BaF-
 tender,

springheld, H.. Nov. 4.-James N |. MsxweIl President of local union No. 63 United Mine Workers of America, at Virden, has been shot and killed by Thomas Hall. a bartender, as the result o6 a practical joke.
 Hall was returning home. after clos ing the saloon. through North Park, when Maxwell, for joke. stepped from behind tree and ordered HalI to throw up his handq. Hall, who had been a victim of hola-ups twice recently, drew a revolver annA shot Maxwell in the stomach. Maxw(N, who lived for sew eral hours afterys rds. said he did moi blame Hall for Sh tinR hiRl.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
Survey of the M. and W. A.

At a meeting of the Birmingham Commercial Club this afternoon it was announced that a survey was being made for the Mobile and Western Ala- bama Railroad which is to be construct cd from Mobile to Florence via Demo- polls, Selma. Tuscaloosa, Birmingham and Jasper. construction company. with half a million dollars capital, has been formed in New York to staat the work and has accepted a contract. This construction company Is backed by subway capitalists. The corps of en- gineers. starting from Birmingham southward. has already gone ten miles. The report to the club today said the road was a certainty
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
GREAT FTRn AT TIFToN, GA.
Losses are Entinaated at easo,ooo--Na
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 Casualfies Occur.
 Macon. Ga. Nov. 4.--Tifton. Ga, euf~ fered the most destructive conflagra- tion in the history of the city today. Tonight the loss is estimated at ap- proximately S25o.o00. There were nd casualties. The burned district in- cIudes the following property:
 The Slack building. owned by 8 C. Slack & Co.,, and occupied by 8. O. Slack 6 Co. hardware; Dr. c. Wa Julians. the second floor of which waa occupied by the Gress ManufacturinG Company; IT. H. Hetler Lumber Col the Ensign Lumber Company: Dr. O. L. Chestnut. dentist. and Colonefa Fuil- wood and Boatwright, lawyers: the Regent Hotel. operated by c. W. Eth- eridge; Browns photograph gallerya; e. B. Holmes's residence; Bowen e rift building, occupied by the Triton Drug Company; B. P. Bowen. merchan- dise;. B. oNeal. groceries; H. Kent G Son, furniture: c. w. RickerBon. gro- ceries; c. w. Etheridge. groceriess Postal Telegraph Company; Triton Tel- ephone Exchange; Hall & Eyn. lawyers; e. W. Warren. real estate; E. l.. yick- CTS. naval stores: Triton Opera House. and several sleeping apartments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
EFFORTS AT ARBITRATION.
MnI Owners and Textile Workers May
 He Brought Together.

Fall River, Mass. Nov. Ut Is un- derstood that steps have been taken to bring about another conference be- tween representatives of the striking mill operatives and the manufacturers to discuss a proposition to submit the strike to arbitration.
 It Is said that in answer to repeated claims by the operatives that figures to prove the manufacturers statement in regard to costs have never been pre- sented to the unions. the mill men have expreased willingness to submit such figures for the consideration of disin- terested persous or persons who will pass upon the correctness of them both sides agreeing to abide by the ar bitration findings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
Candidates Are Thick.

Six candidates have already announc- ed for the position of postmaster at Ensley,1 the steel suburb of Birming- ham. as follows: I. A. Miller, former assistant postmaster; J. J. Drakeford, present assistant postmaster; J. W. Brigman. 2. T. Curry. H. c. Russell and F. F. Butcher. The position pays 31, 800 per annum and this will be in- creased before the first quarter of the coming year expires. There will be no appointment until after the election.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
MONTGOMERY THEATRE. Hntinee To-day z,30,
 And Tonight.
"The Marriage of Kitty."

AHG u1kEk~8e uh hAAtNy
 All who want to see one of the very few marked successes of last season in New York. should attend the perform ance of the semi-musical comedy. ''The Marriage of Kitty" at the Montgomery Theatre matinee today and tonight.
 A splendid cast. headed by those fa- vorite players. Bettina Gerard and Max Figman. has been secured. Those who fail to see The Marriage of Kitty" will miss a rare treat. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.
WANTED--AGENTs.

AGENTS WANTED for War Songs and Poems of the Southern Confederacy." Col iected and edited by an ex-Confederate and well known author. Rev. H. M. Wharton, D
 D: dedicated to the late General John 6. Gordon; endorsed by most prominent eA
 ConfeJerates and the Daughters of the Con federacy; contains over 5000 pages; mag nificently illustrated; rare collection of war sonrs and poems dear to every Southern beaTt: every true Southerner will want this book; enormous demand; magnificent op- portunity for agents; one agent made $s9 20 f,rst week: another $s2S. 90 in seven weeks. Ferns IiberaI Territory assigned on appii- cation: outfit free. Send at once i6 cents to pay postage. Don't delay. Address Dept
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

the home of Mr. and Mrs. ]. L. Mc- Cornell Wednesday evening, the con- traoting parties being J. N. Sturgess and Miss Alma Howell Mir. Sturgass is prosperous business man of Fort Worth, Texas. The bride Is a daugh- ter of James Howell of this county. ana is Q highly charming and attractiva young woman. The ceremony was per< formed at 7:30 D. m. by Rev. Jamed T. Lane after which the couple depart@ ed for their home at Fort Worth.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
HeaNx saIe af Pfr.

It was given out in industrial cir cles today that sale of 5000 tons of pig Iron had been made. delivery during the first three months of the coming year being stipulated. The price is $12.50 per ton. for No. 3 foundry iron. the iron to stand q special test. There is a steady inquiry for iron for the coming year, but so far no sales to amount to anything have been fe. ported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
Deputies Arc withdrnwn.

All the deputy sherfffs stationed at Warner Mines. Sayreton and Thomas, at the request of the Republic Iron and Steel Company, when the strike of the union miners began, have been recalled. More than ten men did duty at these places The only explanation given for the recall of the men is that their ser- vices are not longer required
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
De.th os Ma,or C,a.tIemap.

Major J. w. Castleman, one of Jeffer- son County's old citizens. aged 6S years, died last night and was buried this afternoon. He leaves widow and two He was superintendent of the city furnaces of the Sloss-Shefileld Steel and Iron Company for a long time. and was otherwise well-known in industrial circles,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
vanderbllt Furnace Lighted.

The torch was applied last night at 7:4b o'clock to the Vanderbilt furnace of the Tutwiler Coal. Coke and Iron Company, e few miles north of the city and tonight iron was made again at that plant after q thorough repair ing and enlargement. The furnace has been refined and a new blowing engine has been added to the power of the plant. It is expected that the daily production will now approach l50 tons of iron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
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Decatur, Nov. 4--(speciaI. )--Judge William Richardson, Democratic nom- inee for Congress, addressed more than 1000 mechanics at the Louisville and Nashville shops here today. His speech was well received. He will be- re~elect- ed by a large majority over Roberts. the Republican nominee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
r,,mnevaana synoa Adjourns

The Cumberland Presbyterian synoo of Alabama adjourned today to meet next year. october 30. at Gads- den. Temperance was subject for considerable discussion today. Rev W. M. Crawford of Montgomery, de- livered a strong sermon prior to ad- journing on "The Holy Spirit and Mis- sions." There was large attendance all through the Synod and the discus- sions were all entered into with en- thusiasm.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
GENUS HOMO AT THE FAIR.

Queer Antics of Humanity During a
 Street Carnival.
 Great is the capacity of the human kind to make money. but greater still Is the capacity of that subdivision of humans, which follows in the wake of Street Fairs for transacting similar business
 The study of human nature is ale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
es.sS MOBILE AND RnTunw, ss.ss.
Via l.. & W. R. R. IT n " a&mAa mM..wa-.

Tickets will be on sale November 14th and 18th, good for return to Mo- vember 18th. Approximately low rates from all points in the State.
 If. w. l.. BeasIey. F. A.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

T. B. Lawier, the present postmaster. has rendered his resignation: Referee J. O. Thompson has made no recom- mcndation as yet.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
Takahlrn nTuch Im,reves.

New York. Nov. 4.--Kogoro Takahira. Japanese Minister to the United States, ger was passed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
SMALL BOY IS SLAIN
sHERnL WAGAND, AGED D, ACCI-
 DENTALLP KILLED
Little Negro Was Cieaniag a Gun and in Some Manner it Was Dis. eharged-BrOwn Declines to
 Plead.

Pensacola. Fla, Nov. 4.-(Special )-- sherill Wagand. about years of age. was instantly killed this afternoon by Albert Shaw. colored. about 12 years old.
 Shaw was cleaning a gun in which there was a charge. The white boy was coming out of grocery store as Shaw was rubbing the breech of the weapon. As the white boy approach ed him, Shaw let the weapon fall for ward and the entire charge of duck shot entered the child's right side, tear ing a Jagged hole and killing him in- stantlv.
 Report was telephoned to the police station and soon officers were on the scene, two miles from the business dis trict. where the negro boy had been detained until the coroner's jury could act. Shaw made no attempt to get away. Sheriff Vanpelt and Chief of Police Schad were on hand and held the boy until witnesses could relate the circumstances. A jury was empanelled but found after careful inquiry that there was nothing of criminal na- ture intended by Shaw and he was freed from custody.
 There is some apprehension felt TOT the mother OL Lu6 BOys WHO IS a widow. She went into mysteries over the horrible occurrence and a doctor was sumoned The funeral of the vic- tim will take place Saturday.
 Alex Brown. Assistant Postmaster of Pensacola, was arraigned before United States Court this afternoon at 3 o'clock, But refused to plead to the two indicNnents against him, charging embezzlement of post office funds.
 Brown was accompanied by his at- torney who made a motion that the case be postponed until Saturday morning, when the matter will be heard.
 4 bill of particulars will be fur nfshed the defendant and 1t may be that the case will Ko to trial tomorrow morning. Reports tonight are that there will be some interesting develop mentS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
HARD WORK IS DONE
REpUBLIcANs HoPE TO INCREASE
 THEIR VOTE.
They Claim that Barnett win be De- feated. Hut the Democrats are
 Not at All Alarmed.

Rirpnin~ham, Nov. 4.--(Special)-- The Republicans of Alabama, in the last days of the campaign are making d desperate effort to bring out larg- CT vote for their party than ever be- fore. Speakers are on the stump in several counties throughout the State.
 Republicans express the belief that n. w. Powell. Popoulist- Republican candidate for congress In the Seventh district, will defeat Congressman John L., Burnett, Democrat. More than two of the counties in the Fifth district are expected by them to return Re. publican majorities. At the headquar- ters of the Republican State campaign committee the belief is expressed that the Republicans will receive between 27,ooo and 3o.o00 votes Tuesday next, which will show an increase over their gubnatorial vote in the last State election,
 Prof. J. W. Blakemore. the Repub- lican candidate for elector in this State and also the Republican candi- date for congress from the Ninth dis trict, delivered an address at Pratt City tonight. He has been the hard est worker on the stump for the party in the State during the campaign. There is no belief that he will defeat Congressman George W. Underwood, Democrat. He Is slated for a fucra- tive position if President Roosevelt Is elected. J. O. Thompson. State chair man of the Republican party and ref cree of President Roosevelt. has gone to his home at Tuskegee for the pur- pose of working in behalf of Capt.. B. W. Walker Republican candidate for congress, and for the Republican ticket
 Democrats fin Birmingham do not apprehend any danger at the hands of the Republican except in the Sev. enth district and there Congressman Burnett and friends have been puttina in some good work and are confident that they will be successful. Reports from Blount county and other counties in North Alabama. where many Popu- lists and Republicans reside. are Co the effect that the Democratic tickets will be successful.
 Tickets and booths for the election next Tuesday are being sent out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
Sale of Coal Lands.

c. A. Williams. of Chicago. W. P. Jorndan, of Russeliville and J. J. Dickson, of Birmingham. have sold a tract of 12,000 acres of pine lands lo- cated in West Alabama. to a Chicago syndicate. The price Is not made pub lie but 1t is learned from a reliable source that the consideration Is st0.- 900.
 The syndicate will not begin the de. velopment of the property until next spring. The sale has been pending for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

sturgess-FE0velI. Centre, Nov. 4.--lSpeciaI. )---An im- pressive wedding was solemnlzed at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
to make the trip to that portion of tho

counry.
 The Frisco System will probably provide a special car for a number of farmers and families from the north ern part of Jefferson and in Blount County who are going to Oklahoma Territory from this point on the 2an6 instant, much inquiry already having been made by the people intending making the trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
MISREPRESENTATION.

wANTED-Position as travelling grocery
 saiesman by a young man with several years experience and who can furnish best Th Aia 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
WANTED

young man to share my room with me; every convenience and very HsI. Sor,t.sr 2t WANTED-To sell an intertinear Jack to Caesars Gaelic Wars. Address Trans lation, care Advertiser. IT.. WE WANT your typewriter business; cur sale, rental and repair service Is unsus. Davant
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
HELP WANTED.
WANTED-TO BUY.

WANT farms, homes. business. patents. mills. mines, oil or other property to sell Always save you money. Bank references Stephens, cooperative dealer. Muncie' Ina
 0TD CoI,D AND sILvER-There Is not . family ina. can not scrape up few scraps ot gold or silver; why let 1t lay around when you ccsn bring it to us and get the cash Tor nl Montgomery Loan Co.,. 7 N. Court. n-lC
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
WANTED-BOARD on ROOM.

 wANTED-Bed room for one; don't care unfurnIshed Please state location anu nrice to orphan, P. O. Box 147.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
IRON SAFES FOR SALE

BUY, sell and exchange iron safes of every description; small and second -hars safes in stock. Write G. J. Thrasher. Rasa ment Moses Building. Montgomery. AIS phone 12S.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
LOST.


 LOsT-A fob and diamond studded locket bearing monogram L. J. D. Finder will se- cure reward by returning to Leo J. Drum. with Steiner. Lobmsn 6 Frank. 2t LOST-Tuesday night one diamond ring. Tiffany setting. stone weighing about < kt. Liberal reward If returned to Jones & Ray, 23 Commerce St. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

FOR QUICK SALE in Birmingham, Ala. an entire block. close in. on five railroads suitable forAtenements, warehouses or raanu
 featuring purposes. F. L. Demere Roor, i6 Potter Bldg, Birmingham. Ala. St
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
PERSONAL.

BEAUTIFUL DIAMOND and pearl pendant, Montgomery Loan Co. 2. N. Court ITS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

MONTGOMERY ABSTRACT CO, c s. Perry Money to loan on all classes of real estate Interest and charges low. Negotiations promptly concluded. If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

FOR RENT-The st. James Hotel Selma IA-~ aHaith, Agent, ssl1pas Ala
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

GUNS AND REvoLvERs-n there is a nru in the State that can show a larger variety Oi guns and revolvers than we can. we will set them up. It don't cost you anything to call and take look. Montgomery Loan Co. N
 Court. u-lO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
FINANCIAL

xToNTEY TO LEND on improved proper,,, Sity ar country, long or short time; opeSsS. S. . sn ss counties; been in the business 20 years ra r Unnecessary delays For information. aS dress Loan Company of AiabaIna, Selma, Ala
 u-2T
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Chrysanthem roses and carnations: extra fine stock. Call at No.
 II Deyter Ave. and see specimens of our flowers and plants. or telephone orders to & B. stern Co. telephone 1001. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05
MIsCHLLAMEoua.

FUNERAL DESIGNS tastefulIy made up of pure white flowers Telephone your orders either day or night to Phone 1Ooi. S. E. Stern & Co. zt ARE YOU AN EAoLEf If 90, call ct our store and we will show you the largest as- Rortment of Pins. Buttons and Charms in the city. Montgomery Loan Co.. North Court St. if REMOVAL NOTICE B-Ross- ExchanTe Bar Der Shop rel. we'd to No. IS Commerce St.
 one door below the First National Bank. Give us call Ross Exchange Barber shcp. set
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

MONEY IS PLENTFUL-why not invest i, a good diamond; every diamond you buy of tis has guaranteed cash surrender value. rr1
 ns and be convinced Montgomery Loan Co, / N Court tile
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

SEALED BIDS are invited on a lot of dam aged cotton at L. & N. warehouse, which will be sold at 3:00 D. m. Monday. Nov. [. Right reserved to reject any and all bids. Fl S. Jenkins. Agent L. & N. R. R. 2t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-05

MONEY TO LEND-I have Seo,0oo to lend an real estate security at 6. or 8 Der cent sx- penses moderate. Fred s. Ball, First Naf
 Bank Building 1-2Y
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-05-19
CUMBERLANDS, TOO,
CONSIDERING UNION.

Dallas, Tex. May 1S.-Delegates from
all over the United States, Mexico, and
Japan are gathering here tonight for
the seventyIhfth annual general as
senlbly Of the Cumberland Presbyterian
Church. The assembly viii open at
II o'clock tomorrow with a sermon by
Rev. r. NJ. Tinnorn, Denver, Col. re-
firing moderator, who will preside over
the gathering until a successor is
elected.
The most important matter to come
before this assembly win be that of the
union of the Cumberland Pres
byterian Church with the Pres
byterian Church of the United
States of America, which has been un-
der way for some time. A committee
from the Cumberland Church was APP
pointed last year to confer with "a like
committee from the mother organiza-
ton and that report, it is known, will
recommend essentially the union of the
two churches, in view of the revision
of the confession of faith of the Pres
byterfan Church of the United States
of America in 1903 touching upon the
doctrines of REORGANIZATION, infant
damnation and the added chapters on
the love Of God. A similar report to
the mother church will be made by the
joint committee from that body at its
meeting at Buffalo, n. Y, tomorrow.
The assembly here will continue at
least a week and possibly longer.