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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Gossip of men
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Satisfied With campaien.

Hon. John V. Smith, who is a candi- date for reelection to the ofice of Pres ident of the Railroad Commission, an of- flee which he has held for one term, re- turned yesterday evening from a visit to Mobile.
 MT. Smith expressed himself as very much gratiied with his reception at -.4o O. bile. He said last night he deeply appre- ciated the many offers of support he re- ceived in Mobile and in South Alabama. He spent practically all of last week in visiting different sections of the State. He expressed himself as feeling very much encouraged with the cordial treatment he had received in North Alabama and other sections of the State. He said that he had every reason to feel satisfied with the progress of the campaign.
 In connection with the race for Presi- dent of the Railroad Commission the visit to Montgomery yesterday of State Sem attor W. M. Spencer of Hale County, was or interest. Senator Spencer was a men- Der of the committee which was largely instrumental in securing the passage of the bill making the members of the Rail- road Commission elective. This commit tee was called to meet yesterday in BirTn- ingham. but Senator Spencer did not at- tend the meeting.
 It is understood that he does not sym pathiZe with the proposition to have the committee endorse a candidate for Presi- dent of the Railroad Commission. MT. Spencer, 1t is said, holds that the work for which the committee was organized has been completed; that 1t was success ful in achieving it's purpose of securing an elective Railroad Commission. Hav- ing achieved this purpose, Mir. Spencer holds that the committee is not called up- on to take part, as a committee, in the 1gnt to t1n the offices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
CITY HALL IS FLOODED RAIN POURED THROUGH THE
 UNCOVERED ROOF. Force of Employees Organized . Bucket Brigade and Rescued the Furniture and Records
 From the Water.

The interior of the Montgomery City Hall was flooded with water yesterday afternoon and for nearly an hour an earn est, if untrained, bucket brigade worked to keen the furniture and city records from floating out of the building.
 It came about in this way: For some time the roof of the building has been leaking and q contract was made for Its repair. Workmen were on the roof yes terday. They had taken up a section Of the tin covering on the building and were hammering away when the rain began about noon. They did not expect that a perfect deluge would follow and they sought shelter. A deluge did follow and the rain poured through into the building just as though 1t had no covering.
 The section of the roof which was un- covered was Immediately over the offices of the City Clerk, City Treasurer, City Engineer and the corridor connecting them.
 When City Engineer D. W. Ford looked out of his door and saw great sheets of water descending into the corridor he summoned every man in the building.
 Montgomery expects every one to do his duty" he cried.
 Instantly a bucket and broom brigade was organized. Tubs and other vessels were brought into use, but for a time it looked as though the gallant city force would have to retreat.
 John Farley, Chief Clerk in the sani- tary Department. rescued City Treasurer Williams and City Clerk Hardaway be- fore they were drowned. Most of the furniture in their. room was removed.
 Never touched me-" cried David Cross land. private secretary to Mayor Carr, as his eyes surveyed with pride the hand some appointments of the Executive office over at the other end of the building.
 Except for damage to the wall paper and soiling of some records, little loss re- suited from the wetting.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
TWILL MOVE GRAVEL
SPUR TRACK TO CARTER aRAv.
 FL PIT COMPLETED.
Mayor Carr Says Work of Improving Montgomery's Streets is to Begin in Earnest-Suhurhan
 Thoroughfares.

Mayor Thomas H. Carr. was notafied yesterday by the oniciais of the Western Railroad that the repairs on the spur track from the main iine into the Carter gravel pit had been made ana the com pany was prepared to haul gravel for the city
 The mayor immediately gave opdern for one hundred car Aloads of gravel to be 1 brought in for use on the streets. The first car load will ba brought in Monday morning. The gravel will then be rushed in until most of the streets of MontGom- cry are in frst class condition. The gravel will be kept moving from the pit to the city. The cara will he drawn up at the most convenient places and from there the garvel will be hauled to the placas where it is needed. a, e The first gravel will be put down on Jef- ferson Street. Mayor Carr sasd yeskar- day thar Jefferson Street led from the city to the cemetery. He thought the people of Montgomery would approve the Improvement of the important street over which passed the travel ct and from the cemetery. s.s..
 T visited West end. today" said Mayor Carr. ''ta personally inspect the condi- ton of the streets. there and to gain an Idea of the naeded improvement. was
 
 could be made with a much less expendi- ture of money than had expected. have arranged to have the gravel that will ba used in improving the strests Of West End brought cut on the spur tracks used by the two cotton mills in West End. This work will be. done as soon as possible. Of course the West End ina- provements as well as those at High- land Park are dependent upon the action of the Supreme Court on the. Greater Montgomery act which is now before it." Mayor Carr said the gravel for the | Highland Park Improvements would he hartled by the Central Railroad from the tracks of the Western to the Highland Park station.
 {, In response to a question the Mayor said the city prisoners would be used in the work on Jefferson and other streets, The city's prisoners, he said, would not, how ever, be depended upon entirely. The ef- forts of the convicts would be suppla- mented by free labor when found i,eces- sary. ,- '.+. ~.
 The city has street force of free labor CTS but this force is busy now trimming, planting and attending the city's shade trees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
FOR UNIFORM PRIMARY
JEFFERSON COMMITTEE MAKEs ! ' DATE APRIL II.
Steady Demand for Alabama Fig Iron With Firm Quotations
 Fire in southside Baptist
 Church of Birmingham.

Birmingham, Jan. ts.--<speciai.l- .l-At the meeting of the Jefferson County Demo cratic Executive Committee held here tnis morning the county primary set TOT
 March 14th. was changed 10 Apru nsn' so as to agree with the State primaries.
 The committee adopted resolutions en- dorsing the candidacy Of Robert 'J., Lowe for the chairmanship of the State, Rah- road Commission A resolution was also adopted that the Jefferson County dele Ration to the State Convention present resolution asking that delegates to the National Democratic Convention go unin- structed as to whom they shall vote for for nominee for President of the United States. The county ticket in the April 11th primary will contain about sixty names and the State portion about twen'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Girl Rescued from Den.

The police today rescued from a ques- tionable place girl, aged r. very hand some in appearance, giving her name as Pearl Wells. She says her home is in Chattanooga at No. 97 1-2 North Rossvilie Street, and that a woman persuaded her to leave her home. She has two broth CTS in Chattanooga who have been com municated with and they will come after the girl. The parents of the girl have been wired to as to what should be done with her by the authorities. The girl said that she was ready to go home and would promise to remain there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

of grip which she suffered before Christmas. She was the daughter ot he 1 late Dr. Charles Snow, a pioneer citizen of this section. and was reared at Snow s Mill, beyond Northport.
 She was fi:.e musician and for a num- Der Of years was organist at Christ Cnurch She is survived by brother, John snow of California, and sister Mrs. Julia Pearson. of this city. The funeral occurred this afternoon at s clock at Chrust Church. the services be- Ing conducted by the Rev. S. B. Mo Glohn
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
NEGRO PREACHER DEAD.
Rev. Daniel
s. Adams Passes

Rev. Daniel s. Adams Passes
 Away.
 Rev. Daniel s. Adams, pastor of the Beulah Baptist Church on NoEeon street, died at his home early yesterday morn ing.
 Adams was 45 years old, and for a number of years had been prominent in negro Baptist church work in the State. For the past seventeen years he had been pastor of the Beulah Baptist Church. Prior to his acceptance of hts charge here, he was pastor of the Beu- lah Baptist Church, at Bessemer. He was well liked by both races and was re- garded as a peaceable and good citizen. He stood high in his church circles and was greatly respected by his congrega- ton.
 The deceased leaves a wife and six chII- dren.
 The funeral will take place this af- ternoon at 1 o'clock from the Beulah Baptist Church and will be conducted under the auspices of the negro Baptist Ministers Union.
 Interment will be made in oakwood cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
aood. namand for Iron.

Alabama pig iron manufacturers today
 announced a steady demand for iron ana firm quotations. No. ?. foundry iron Is
 still held at $l0 with $10.6o for No. l. foundry. The sales and shipments Tor the month, however, are not as healthy as they were in November and Decem- her. The sales are a shade better than the production which means that surplus stocks are being resorted to in filling all demands. The amount of iron on hand in this State January 1st, is reckoned at one-third the accumulated iron in the United States, thus placing Alabama In good position to hold up a strong market.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Mr. Comer is Endorsed.

The executive committee of the Mer. chants Consumers and Farmers Associa- ton of the State, better known as the elective railroad commission, at a meeting held here today, unanimously decided upon B. B. Conner as the man to make the race for the Democratic nomination for President of the State Railroad Com mission. Captain Frank s. White, who was chairman of the commission, stated that MT. Conner would make the race and that a campaign committee would be ap- pointed shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Mayors Discuss Smallpox.

The mayors of Birmingham, Brighton. Avondale, Ensley, Pratt City, Bessemer and other places in the Birmingham dis trict. met here today with several phy- sicians and the county Board of Revenue and took steps looking to decisive action against further spread of smallpox in this vicinitS There is said to be con- siderable of the disease floating around
 Sixty patients are now in the pest house
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Death of A.. D. FeIder

Union Springs. Jan 1s.-(Special) )-Ths
 morning at 3 o'clock Alonzo D. Fielder. most highly respected citizen, died at his home on North Prairie street For quite while MT. Fielder has been in feeble healths but yesterday was appar- ensty better. and was down town. The end came suddenly and unexpectedIv. Ha leaves a. wife and many relatives. MT, Fielder was about 60 years of age. The funeral will take place from the resi- D dence Sunday afternoon at o'clock, and he will be buried with Masonic honors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Bessemer Rolline Mills

Preparations are being made for a re- sumption of work at the Bessemer roll ing mills at Bessemer. The plant be. longs to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Steel Company and gives employment to several hundred men. It is understood that the plant will have steady run for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Fire in a Church.

Fire started this morning in the South side Baptist Church, handsome edifice, from defective furnace in the basement. Four stations of the Birmingham fire de. partment received summons and ap- paratus from each went to the scene. The flames were extinguished before the place was damaged much. There will hardly be any services held there tomorrow. The cost $40 900,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Car Sarvina R,anort.

The monthly reports of the Alabama Car Service Association for 1908 foot up T3S,s16 cars handled by the railroads be- longing to the Association against @5, ,937 cars handled during 19e2. The increase for the. 117.S7s cars. is considered a big showing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Cards and Kisses.
John Lyly

Cupid and my Campaspe played At cards and kisses-Cupid paid: He stakes his culver, bow and arrows. Ills mothers doves, and team of sparrows Loses them. too; then down he throws The coral of his lip, the rose GroWing on his cheek Out none knows
 howl: With these, the crystal of his brow, And then the dimple of his chin; All these did my Campaspe win. At last he set her both his eyes She won. and Cupid blind did rise: Q Love! has she done this for thee?
 What shall, alas! become of me-?
 Deyhreak Fertilizers at Marks 6 Gayle's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Death of W. W. Ellington.

W. W. Ellington, a well known attor- ney of this city. is dead after a weeks illness with penumonia. The disease was contracted last Sunday. The funeral ser- vices will be e'conducted tomorrow. inter ment at Woodlawn. The deceased was S1 years of age. At the time of his death MT. Ellington was about to complete a compilation of the city code.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Democrats Fleet Tickat.

Knoxville, Tenn. Jan. 16.-W. H. Gass, for Mayor and the entire regular Dem- ocart1c ticket was elected in today's city election by majorities ranging between 1.S00 and 2000. The regular ticket was Op- posed by a citizens ticket headed by R. A. Keller for Mayor. All candidates on both sides were Democrats. Tho Board of Aldermen stands ten Democrats and one Republican. The day was rainy and the vote very light
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Miners Paid or.

Today was a semi-monthly pay day at the coal mines and while there was not full work during the last half of Decem- Der there was quite a sum distributed today. The coal miners are working steadily, though the wage is at the mini- mum price, 47,1-2 cents per ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Spoke for waterworks.

Former Mayor E. B. Joseph has just returned from Gadsden. where he attend ed a mass meeting on the subject of mu- nicipal ownership of waterworks.
 The franchise of the water company at Gadsden expires in 1905, and it is pro- posed to issue bonds for the purpose of buying the property of the old company or building a new plant. An election to authorize the bond issue is to be held soon. Citizens of Gadsden are said to be much divided on the question of num- cipaI ownership,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

Friday night, at a mass-meeting of the citizens, held at the court house. the present board of city officials were nomin- ated by exclamation as follows: F. B. MCaskey, Mayor: H. H. Robson, J. R. Gamble and J. M. Jenkins, Aldermen for West Ward; A. Kelly, D. D. Askew and W E. Thomas, Aldermen for East Ward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE.
Real Estate Bargains. By, Sweatt 6s Weatcott, Agents. 10 South Perry Street.

S1, 250. Nice home and large lot Heron St, $1,500. Pretty cottage home. Martha Street. 200. Cottage of i've rooms Highlaud Ave. 800. Neat new cottage, five rooms. Bullock Street.
 s2.OOO. We'll located cottage home in Fifth Ward. "
 $9,0oo Very attractive cottage. Highland Ave.
 5000. One of the rrettiest homes, rooms, adAcent to Hammer Hall.
 21.a26. Lovely vacant lot, prominent Street. We can arrange good terms on any one of these properties; almost like paying rent. For Rent-There arc not many vacant houses fin the city. We have them on our books. Can and see us.
 Sweatt & westcott, 10 South Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
GOES TO SUPREME COURT.

Harry Newton Appeals From Recent
 Verdict.
 Wetumpka. Jan. 16.--(Special.) )-The case of Harry Newton. upon whom sentence of life Imprisonment was passed on January 11th, has been appealed to the Supreme Court Newton did not wish a stay of execution. preferring to go to the peni- tentiary rather than remain in jail while his case was pending before the Supreme Court. but Judge Winter refused to allow the withdrawal of stay of execution.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

6hSAc C-s ~
 General Insurance and Bonds. Basement. Moses Building.
 There is no such thing as burglar proof policy. which rspays your loss when the safe cracker gets in his work.
 If you would insure your income when you ars sick or hurt. the Disability Policy Oe the for every i SiclEness and every accident without against accidental injury.
 We can better afford to pay you your income than you can to loss #, if you sufrer accident neas and every accident. Sample policy deIiv- cred or mailed to any address.
 Is the nnaa who handles your money under bond2 If not. are you doing safe business A few doliaTs win buy . bond in the Fidelity this important matter.
 It is only the trusted empEoys who steals He who Is not trusted, has no opportunity. sTsc n0T % r hrd Sr , pSsss ,ha ,oSa n r ySa 6o Mo. your money. The cost is a few dollars only We wnl he siad to discuss tho sifuaticn wiih you.
 Few. landlords realise that they are responsl SaildnEs. osr roliciss iSdenify s4ssss a t1S 1si loss and provide expert Inspections of elevator and machinery. These inspections win saw, the cost ot insurance in wear and tear alone
 It Is pleasure to explain our methods.
 We have facilities for replacing your plat glass fronts. show eases or mirrors wfthou cost to you, if you hold our Plate GlAss Policy
 The charge h nominal. and we invite you interest.
 An employer of Iahor ia held liable for acci dents to employees. Our Employes' Liability Policy holds you harmless. No manufactured can do safe business without this protection
 Call or write for full information.
 Expert inspections of steam boEleFs tend to prevent explosions. Our service in this respeci is unsnrpassed and our policies protect you against every loss, both property damage and personal Injury. Let us carry the risk for you
 In several weeks will have several brand for rent or for sale on easy paymsnts, m Midway. near Bell Street. If you are looking for satisfactory home, wait for this oppor' tunity.
 Fof ten dollars per month you can rent a brand new and beautiful -four-Foom cottage home in Midway. near Bell Street, right on so on easy monthly payments. Stop paying rent and own your own home. On easy payments you can buy an ideal four room cottage, in Midway. near Bell street, right on car line.
 W A. Sanold. General Insurance and Bonds. Basement, Moses Building.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

The case of Tom Thurman colored, charged with the murder of Mir Speer in Beat 1. came up fer trial Thursday, but was postponed until the March term of Circuit Court, on account of the absence of leading witness who had recently lost a leg and was physically unable to attend court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
REAL ESTATE BARGAINS
 For Sale by IVEY BROS. REALTY co.
Residence Property.

TvEY BRos. REALITY O..
 Residence Property.
 Pretty residence in 200 block on sayre street, six rooms. bath. etc. very cheap Pretty six room cottage on High St.. modern in every respect. Lot 50l 165. A nice home and a F per cent. invest- ment. aa ELEGANT 10 room residence on s. Court street, new and modern. Corr ner lot 6ox15O. Make us an offer on this property. FARM PROPERTY. tr HOO acres of fine land on Mt. Meigs Road, well improved and paying hand- some interest on price asked. 2,7O0 acres of the finest land in Lowndes county. Can easily be improved so as to pay $500 per year rent. Will sell at once for $t7.500.
 800 acres of good land six and one-haIf miles from town on Washington Ferry Road. Very cheap.
 400 acre farm. splendid land. about four miles from town on and near Cartee Hill road. A bargain.
 80 acres of farm land, very fine. and all under cultivation. Y mile or of Car ter Hill road, about three and one-haH miles from town.
 'tt 1900 acres of good land. a large portion well tlmbered, some under cultivation, well watered, L. and N. R. R. runs through it. This land is near Dinhan. Ala, and we will sell it this week for S2.50 per acre.
 NEGRO PROPERTY. m. , Five new negro houses in best renting district. all occupied by best class of ten- ants and rent paid in advance. Houses rent Tor 5000 per month. and win rent for $2b.Oo. VIII sell at once for $1.375.O0 Two nice houses on Patterson St. near Patterson's school, will rent for $15.Oa per month. Price $.OOO.
 Four room house on Yougene street, rented for $500 per month. Price $50. MISCELLANEOUS.
 We have for sale $ acres. splendidly los cated, right in town which we can sell so as to make you several thousands dol- lars within few months. Let us show 1t to you.
 NICE Store. corner lot on two car lines splendid neighborhood. Store cost $1.- 600 a few months ago. Will sell for $T5.
 $20.0O0 City of Montgomery 6 per cent bonds. a splendid and safe investment. 600 acres of Iand covered with pine tim. Der. fin Montgomery county. Will sell for a per acre. A bargain.
 IVEY BROS. REALTY CO,
 IA S, Perry Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
Information wanta,i

Persons who have been benefited through the use of Thachers Blood and LiVer Syrup will please communicate with "A. H." care The Advertiser of Hce' AdY.-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17
REAL EsrATE AND INSURANCE.
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H. c. Davidson, Real Estate and Insurance.


 H. c. Davidson, Real Estate and Insurance. For sale-An ideal little. cottage on Holcomhe
 Street, up-to-date in every particular; hsrSs your chance. six-room dwelling on South Lawrence Street with all modern conveniences, is offered at an Iexceedingly low price for the coming week; Iany one desiring nice homo In this delight ful portion of the city will do well to tnves- tigate.
 A splendid piece of substantial negro prop erty on Holt Street. is offered for N,b0O; houses
 always occupied by good prompt-paying ten-
 ants.
 For Rent-Splendld suiteof rooms in the Pol lak Building, corner Dexter Avenue and Perry Street: large, well-lighted; good for offices of any description. For Sale-Two four-room cottages, built last summer; well tenanted: will be sold at a price that will pay biz interest on the investment Fire Insurance--I represent eight of tho larg est and most reliable Fire Insurance Companies I in the world, and am prepared to write tnsur- onc0 on any or all clasaes of property at low est tariff rates: quick adjustments my spe- cialtY.
 H. c. Davidson. Real Estate and InsuEanca Phone 15.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

sfSe b. Negro property. win rent for tso per 1S50Oo Negro property. .&fll rent for s110 per year: with a large vac1 lot. ? S25O0.00 Negro propeFty<In heart of city. renting for S396 per yeat.
 g, ,6o0.00. Negro property, renting for sl9o per We can make easy terms on any of the above and on the first item s25 down and $t0 per month will buy it.
 Vacant Lots
 We predict a great building boom this spring and vacant lots are scarce; so don't fall 10 read this list:
 s2.5Oo. A beautiful s. Perry St. neighborhood Os s2.25S Tot cornel Hull and Scott. 52xl1O. 25a Lot on Mildred Street, 60xf50
 : GOO, Lot on g. Hull, BellingeF Heights, 5 2e5. Several lots Nash property
 : l50 Several lots Belle Air.  Store. If you have down town store, for sale, we have a cash purchase. Highland Park. We are sole agents and have recently platted | the beautiful pine grove and are now offering these lots. F. B. Joseph & Son. l 9 N Court. Phone lO3o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

Destroys the embryo insects in the soil. Produces wonderful crops-Dayhreak. Adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-01-17

Messrs. H. C.. Davidson, C.. L. Ruth and others of the fishing and hunting party who have been in the vicinity of Punta Gorda. Fla, for the past week, will reacn home this morning. They sent no ad- vance notices as to the game they pro. pose to bring home. Perhaps 1t will be Q simple recital of the wonders performed with reel and gun. and no visfble signs to back up their stRtements.