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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
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Ledger Given
Twenty Years
by Mail corrsspondsnes)

FAIRBANKS. Alaska. July Is
Francis Ledger. Of Seattle. convict
I'd Of killing Daniel Mccarthy and
Prank Menrolc In the kayukuk dis
tfict has been sentenced 10 twenty
years Imprisonment by Judge
Wieteraham The Killing followed
a quarrel over a mining claim.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

California potafoes. iAuze per 10
Yakima potatoes 1900 per ton
eurrots I 30 pee HtHk cabbage. -
q q NJ radlHhea. TO- dor hunChea
green oniona i0a Per daH huurhHH
surumbrfa ii7G per daEeu native
reaH g ID va beans e. ~. bot
house tomatoes ile6u 80. egg
plant. .sa III
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For Sale-Real Estate.
nAINIEn nmAcII

TtIE PLACE To LIVE -.
EASY n uEAtfm EAHN 10 Ht#f
beautiful location CO. shore or Is 2
WaahtHNtuu. Hhaft ride au y slft nc
ears ffsssn iIfaf and WaHhlnH ton
fine slightly lots are HeiHnF last A.
~ So 50 o. up g. IL " sna ~
dawf anH a. month. everybody HkuH
UainlsH Beach itH the best and
chez rest property uu Wafhrf Tor
home ani Investment arhasats
rhureh he's stores fine garden Haal
cleared and GRADED aNvuurH Hffir
vsafkH Grand Vows hHafinF hath
inF aahiuF htsh aHd hrhlthfui
plenty - aod ad city wafrr lumfrf
on teffma ~ hafusa huflt Nre NJ
Weed agent affies a. Rainier urta b
o. Rainier uraab Land co. diQ ne
fnn HiHak
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n.
Wlsou7 had
n U vi
swiftly and fast and her figure
he lost 81 her and pquanfy the public became
ud OF her and then she an but forgotten while abe
She
Winthrop Mas and u Is said that she Mako her living
he needle
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
Green Fruit Ets

Apples Wrnatehse. s. grHH -
boz. pineapple 8 30 daEru. Va
ieufia ofHnKea. & 90 MeIIIsrfnneHu
Sc rri t#He Lemons 8 absf 90
box ifiaHhherfles 81 08a1f 20 crate
Persian fHtaa. bar 10 HauaHaH.
y stU % bunch EatlEc Hffawher=
flrH e8czftt 90 crate Cherries 30
Ht1 per crate. Dew berries 81 hos
q 90 r~f crate CantsIurHH. g. go
ref crate DvW berries 81 90 per box
California peaches TuH So per
10y Weuafrhea peaches EasdfI %
boz WafsfmsIiaHa. o 0G4 30 PEI
dau NtfuouI uIumH 81 Is ueI bon
Burbank $500 tie TfarsHg. g. -
Il 50 Gilman g. 90 CuffaHfr. q So
8 - Mussufsi ErausH. til
HnaphsrfisH tfGu Freauu raufa-
laupca. tee Nutmrrn. s. %.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
Star Want AID Agencies.

"a, Mullen, Sst Ballard ave. opn
Ctr HALT
Prevent prua Co. Uwlna street
ard Fremont avenue.
". a. Aansfsld = Co. Druggist
I'D ard jackson
oraham's Home Bakery, s7o1 iss
aNenue.
c N LShadrSft. cigar store. sisG,
beesnd
Thea Asrrla al pestefiee. Rentee
littlsa Pharmacy. lee ave. north
and harrissn street J. n. Littl~
preprissor.
carltcn q Co. nrugeist. cor, eth
aes and Paa street South ssa''ls
?, a. heers, Psstsftlee, SO. PArS
ualVsrslty prus sierra unlssrsie
Staten
newell ST Pharmacy. io2t Hs'Nsh
street
Rainier Pharnaaey, Mr.. Clark. pro.
ertstor, So2s &. Madison.
CelumhiH nrua Store, W. j. stuo
hey. prop. Celurahia. Mash
Broadway PharmseY, p, {. F'shsr'
Rrop- eie Broadway aad Jar'sa
Quaker prus Ce.. tol9 let ave
Lsary's Pharmacy, e33 N. ereAa
~ssl Phone. unien ~.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
After
A Hot
Day

YOU WANT COMPLETE REST =
THE HARD WORKED NAN on
THOROUGHLY SATISFYING ~
HOT WEATHER As
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

Fresh Mrat CIV beef csc per
II steer beef O. n veal. go 9c ID
pork. tu8a 10 mutton. Gushc IA.
Provisions Hams itafGc H.
breakfast bacon. lGr H. bellies
fresh. lie 10.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

STEWART. STEWART 4 co.
EHeH 81 tHHHH UIaHH
y Fa#ttus - thr handaamsat Hafusa lH
Broad saF district
) 80 Mrs wadrfr faun haHre taf
Na1iA ioeatasl nu aHsvutasutH avenue
berth EaHE terms
81 80 IisaHt5fal s-raan houns Capitol
HHHIi tHtf5HE Terms
8 - \ Re Hsrnofn heslas. lot Nata4 OF
Eluth Avenue North 30 cash. bal
amrs terms
o &C. roafa cottage lot sEfn on
Eaurfrrnfh avenue Hrarau HfiIl
9 aa-N rN naaslfrn esrUsuul hutsas or
fdfth avenue Srst Queen Anne -
eash balance 50 pee month
O. So q rtaaau house. Boz HNEaN Queen
Anns. tisa cash. balance - rsf
- - FIns earnrf FFfth avsnua north
trHtn uffh braHtlful rlew
to 90 safta cn %HFvnt~sufh avenue
north taa cash. balance eaHg paYs
rsaentr
fsaa Sirs & room eottars witt = acre
e ground on rnazI ear HnF f4a
faah baIaaEs tit PR month
tHa Ftn~ = acre tracts or car line
80 cash. balance snail monthly pay
raentH
W have acreage from y 10 IA acres
EnW ard So -
vrFWAuT HrF8AWr co.
Uaann u Tmtun ninTk
II Flrst AFenns
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
The MARKET rs
WHOLESALE PRICES.

tfhfHs prices ate % auF buyer In
duautitiea Prices on small purchases
average 20 per cent hiEhefl
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

f1Gn
Nsur room cottage hloek from nis
Nrrslfg car line ard einae O. tfuirer-
eHtv puhi6s school hath room CITY
wztsr n Fou have rn cash 20 paN
down ard can pay 81 pr month.
eoms in ard Htop payinE rent
q NJ
FuH sized lot iu the paved part -
capitol IIlu south - ksaHa. 10
cash. go { year Al per cent
no
HHTfh corner rIoae e Madison. can
give Euod terms.
pc
A piece q Income property paYinE IL
psr mogths
II s. TURNER a CO.
- Globe Block.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

LOTS a0ri1n. two blocks from cars.
aReriu0ttnH Lake linton. very close
IN t1a terms none a. cheap
Lot. eortn fine visw 10 terms.
cant BE- beat, So this.
House new. modern large lot $50
- down. balance 81 month. Snap
Investment. 9 10 house and store lu
fine location. IS per cent income
nov but can BE- Increased
SINGER. ui-ziz haIey HidE.
IRRIGATED FAHM
Fer sale or trade. - acres. al under
Farmers Gn-ureratIve ditch. ~ acres
under cultivation e. winter apple
trees HoIl the very best from Do to
70 feet deep. . miles from old Mis-
hlnu. the best part - Weuatehee ap-
PIE district. perpetual water rirht.
house and necessary uuthuildiuEa.
price low a. ~ elambey. - Union
Blk.
sgxln. cleared two rooms and pantry.
plenty wood. fine view EHHY terms
Take Green Lake car 90 kaufman
station walk three blocks north.
"a ~ 10Th street
q. AO-Iot soxtD. on SIN Avenue be
tween Jackson and Main This
b. fine business property and
{. &. CHERRY.
Tel Main 5Ct aud 2 Sullivan Blk
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Hay. Grain and Feed.

oats izfs5a $50 per ton barley.
tstbQ 20 Ton wheat o. o. per ton
chop $1,000 q ao per ton shorts.
g 90 per Ton ban ieo 90 per ton
aH meal Il 90 usF ton = ". tim
afhE 81 90 PEI ton T. " com
pressed timothy s. 90 ucf ton. new
wheat haE 81 taH1f % pr ten
Puget Sound hay. tir4a PER ton
uIldlinEa 80 oo rsr tor cracked
corn. is % ref ton. straw tie 90
per ton. Peanuts. Jumbo. o.. Al
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

No my A small cottage.
forth 90 West Seattle n a ears
he star
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21
curos

VISIT We Olds Curiosity shop. cot
man Dock Indian relics. sea ahsliA
etc
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

az M nx Ia ron LARGE LEVEL
- hs55Hrs built anh sHiH each me
After fau 80 Southeast Asaffta $50
Fuan fau convince YuH = hrffsf
prDussHit Iun fuf haeae ana iH fraffu al i,
u per cent guarantee - iuerfaH# o.
value he fret year gusa stth ever
lot Take wash 81 car 10 Houtht
east Seattle
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ns,tsr uaas. Cheese.

Native creamery. g2r rsf p. Past.
NHu creamery. fresh. 1ie n
EEEa &afire faurh. - aar Ore
Eau pnrh. s1e dor. Eastern. aze
dos
Ch~ese= Native ranch. iI8igc 10.
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acres of the vcrY finest land in
ktuE county alder and vine maple
bottom. o. fine county read. free
mail delivery EASY drive 70 the city.
close Co school Htafv and sawuili
fhia Be- a bargain at gn9 Terms
given.
CttAA D. AuAMa
tfHta LIT ave. q starr. uoNd bldg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

Chietera. hens. ftr. srriur. 90
buckr. tive. itr dressed. tlutTe -
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

AWFUL gfTTAr. EofnH Kast re- 1,
story house large trarf tand sisa
in cords Nsod only - terms -
da~u. 81 PEI meath. Gloss 10 caH sd
srhonl aSner. ufftro Garden sta tfuh
fee minutes rtss Nsutna car anA
Occidental and nssisf
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

tfailhuf fHfAe rsr n raimon
trout. ieH lie per 20. neunA~rf e.
PEI Ih Hatea. 2 - PER n ahrimpa.
izh g. Use per ~. sHnelts. scarce
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

UMBRELLA tHauuta,tHIed. he go.
srtuT aud general repairing 80 SEQ
and avcnua nubeH0n uruA
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-07-21

nNlt nicely Furnished room With
breakfast and & o'clock dinner FOE
two. for sec week. close in
2ese Fourth avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
Ycunu Mems Republican Club.

There will be a meeting Of the
Young Mems Republican Club Of Las
Vegas In the assembly room In the
City Hall tomorrow evening ut 8
o'clock. All members OF the club are
urgently requested to be present and
all republicans and those who believe
In the principles OF republicanism are
cordially invited TO attend. Several
informal speeches have been arranged
for and n general discussion Of tho Is
sues Of the present campaign viii be
had II is desired to consolidate the
Young Mems Club with the Republi-
al Club which has existed for some
years past. Both clubs have done
good and effective work in the past.
and by uniting their forces much bet
ter work can be accomplished In the
future. All persons believing in good
government should be present at this
meeting,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
Official Matters.

Governor Otero has appointed the
following delegates to represent the
Territory OF New Mexico At tho Ma
tional Irrigation congress, which will
be held In El Paso on November 18th
to 18th:
u. II. Bickford. Lake Valley; A. l.
Kendall. Cerrillos; II. d. Brown, Os
car Snow. Martin Lehman, Las Cru
ces; b. w. Randall. Lordsburg; F. G
Tracey. Carlsbad; e. A. Cahoon. Ros
well; II. c. Abbott Springer, G. a,
Linney. Santa Fe.
To Serve AZ Acting Solicitor General
Under the statute, Section 1858
Compiled Laws Of 1897, Governor
Otero has designated District AStor'
ney Il. C. Abbott Of the First judicial
district, 10 serve az acting solicitor
general Of the territory until! tho va.
cancy in that office caused by the
death OF the late Solicitor General Ed
ward l.. Bartlett, shall be filled a c
cording to law.
Articles Of Incorporation.
The following articles Of incorpo-
ration have been filed In the office OF
:. W. Reynolds. secretary Of the ter
ritory:
The Brazito Development e. Power
company; principal place Of business
at Las Cruces; incorporators: Hiram
Hadley. Henry d. Bowman. Oscar G.
Snow and Maurice T. Brown. Capt
tai stock, 100000. consisting OF g.
900 shares OF the par value OF 500
each. The object Of the company Is
TO carry on a general real estate and
colonization business. buying and sell
ing lands and their appurtenances con
duct farming and fruit raising business
to manufacture electrical, gas and
steam power for all industries and
particularly for irrigation. The direc-
tors shall DO four in number and may
be increased not to exceed Is. The
first directors will be the incorpora-
tors.
The Pecos Water Users association
OF Eddy county with the principal
place OF business at Carlsbad. In brief
the object Of the association will be
to secure the property and rights Of
the Pecos irrigation company In or
der to secure government aid for
the owners Of land In Eddy county
and the occupants OF public lands,
these latter being the only parties al.
lowed to buy shares. The capital
stock will be 100000, divided into
$4,000 shares of $40 each. The incor-
porators and first directors are II. 8.
Benson, Charles II. McLenathan, VII,
Ham a. Finlsy. George IT. Webster,
Jr., ]. c. Keith. George Witt and Rich
ard J. Bolles.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

w. p. Martin visited the city from
Wagon Mound today bringing reports
Of an important mineral discovery In
that vicinity. On the Tonquilon mesa
eighteen miles north OF Wagon Mound
. rich placer field has been located
yielding values OF s1,lo0 the ton. Eek
perts from Joplin, Mo, and from Den
yer are on the ground and purpose
putting in q mill for the more profit
able treatment OF the ores Mr.. Mar
tin believes a genuine bonanza has
been struck In this district.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
cross.kellY House for Trinidad.


Harry w Kelly returned last night
from a trip to Trinidad, While there
he completed arrangements by which
work will at once be begun on a big
warehouse for his firm at that point.
When this extension to their business
Is completed, the big wholesale firm
win be In a position to enlarge their
business in this section as well as to
include Trinidad In their operations.
II will put them on a basis whereby
they can better compete with the Col
orado iobbers who invade this terrific
ry. Trinidad Is fortunate In being
made a link In the long chain OF
houses with which this enterprising
firm Is connecting the southwest.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

The Temple Aid Euchre will be
held at 1880 o'clock tomorrow Thurs.
day afternoon. at Mr.. lockers Photo
Parlors. Many ladies were pleased
ca know Of SO pleasant a way to
spend the afternoon. at so little cost.
A few tickets are left which may
be obtained, for thirty five cents
each. from members OF the Temple
Aid Society.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

The annual New England supper
given by the Ladies' Guild OF the
Episcopal church last evening was a
great success. Over one hundred and
fifty people sat down 10 supper. which
was pronounced by every n as the
best ever given. The treasury OF
the Guild Is about fifty dollars richer
rs a result.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

The first section of No. ? yesterday
was made up entirely Of soldiers and
their equipment. It consisted Of four
troops, /. X. l.. and NJ. OF the Ninth
United States cavalry, (~coloredl. nn-
der command Of Col. Goodwin, which
are being transferred from the Pre-
sidio to Jefferson Barracks. St Louis.
The squadron did not transfer their
horses. but will exchange with the
Fourth cavalry which Is under order
TO move from Jefferson Barracks to
the Preside.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Tom Il. Blauvclt win shortly
move his barber shop from Its pres.
emit location on Lincoln avenue. to the
building recently occupied by q. A,
Gosser. the cigar man. on Railroad
avenue.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Mrs. e. W. Daaia received to-day n
telegram announcing the death In Al
buquerque Of her nephew, William
Scheyster Of diphtheria. The little
boy visited his aunt here last sum-
mar and IL the son OF Bernard Scheys-
ter, the well known insurance agent.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

The funeral Of John d. Jones, who
died at the Ladies' Home yesterday
was held at 10 o'clock this morning
1t undertaken Dearth's parlors.
The service was under the auspices
of Chapman Lodge A. F. & A. NJ,
and the remains were inferred In tho
Masonic cemetery.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Luther Foster. president OF the A.
and M. college at Las Cruces. and J.
H. Tinsley. the soil expert, went
through on No. 2 yesterday, bound for
Des Moines. Ia, TO attend the meeting
Of the association Of agricultural col
lsges.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Suits were filed yesterday at the
clerks office ms follows: Veeder &
veeder, vs. The Tucumcari Ice 4
Power Co, for the sum OF 100000.
Pearl M. Skiles VI. II. b. Skiles for
divorce and division Of the property.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Rev. II. H. Treat Of Rochester, N.
Y, will conduct the prayer meeting
tonight at the Baptist church land
will occupy the pulpit on Sunday
morning and evening.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

There VIII be q special meeting OF
the young ladies chapter OF st.
Paul's church tomorrow afternoon at
the residence OF Mrs. French. All
members are urged to be present.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

There will be q meeting OF the
Eastern Star Thursday evening, all
members are requested to be present.
Visiting members cordially invited.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

On account Of the many counter
attractions last night the stockhoid'
srs meeting Of the Commercial Club
va adjourned until next week.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

The County Commissioners not
having Z quorum yesterday called an
adjournment TO the 10th OF this
month.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
JApS WILL FIGHT
ON AMERICAN BEEF.

OMAHA. Oct. ga local packing
house today received an order for
three million pounds OF mess beef for
to the Orient.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
PRESIDENT HARTMAN
DENIES REPORT.

NEW YORK, Oct. 26.-The report
that the Union Pacific had secured
an option on the Chicago Great West
ern road Is denied today by President
Hartman Of the Union Pacific.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

After four months Of walking 1t Is
good TO see the street cars rnning
again between the two towns.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Special notice to ladies': Don't fail
10 read II. Rosenwald a Sons id to.
day. They have something OF interest
10 say to you.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26
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-
Don't fall to sec "A Child Of For
tune." Opera house tonight.

Fair tonight and Thursday, rising
temperature. Maximum ls. mini
mum so.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

See how Miss Mason impersonates
n stage struck girl at the opera house
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

Lillian Mason & Company In "A
Child of Fortune" at the opera house
tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

"A Child OF Fortune at the opera
house tonight.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

II you want to laugh see "A Child
OF Fortune" at the opera house to-
night.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-10-26

wANED-A delivery boy Turner'S
1857.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24

The Kettle Quill took a merry party up the river to TwentyOne Mile Bluff and return, consisting of the Benevolent Association of Salesladies and their guests. This trip was an enjoyable one, the moonlight adding entertainment to the romantic ride on the noble Mobile River. Music, dancing and refreshments were the order of the evening. All returned thoroughly pleased with the trip and the Association netted a neat sum for its benefit fund.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24
CoMMENcEMENr sERMoNs.
Those of the Female Colleges at Tusc

Those of the Female Colleges at Tusca-
 1oosa Are Heard.
 Tuscaloosa. May 23.-tSpecial)-The an- nuaI commencement sermons of the Tusca- loosa Female College and the Alabama Central Female College were preached at spectiveiy yesterday morning at Il o'clock. both edifices being filled to their capacities. The middle tier of seats in both churches were occupied by students of the institu- tions The Baptist pulpit was occupied by Rev. A. J. Moncrief. of Union Springs. and the Methodist by Rev. J. c. shoaff. of Mont gomery. Both of the noted divines delv- cred most eloquent sermons and were given the closest attention by the immense con gregations. Beautiful music was rendered at both churches by the pupils of the insti- tutions. assisted by the members of the two choirs.
 The approaching marriage at Florence of Miss Jennie Wood and A. NJ. Crum, of Sheffield, on June i2. is learned here with has been frequent visitor. She is niece of Mrs. H. F. Hin and Mrs W. c. Harris, of this city
 The preliminary hearing of Jim Hammer. charged with the murder of NJ. D. Hammer. his cousin. on the Eddins plantation. four teen miles from this city. May Is. was held at the Court House Saturday. The mother of the defendant, who the only eye witness to the killing. was placed on the stand. Her testimony was that her son. Jim Hammer. and M. D. Hammer had quar- reled. the latter starting the disturbance and finally striking and knocking the lat ter down with chair. which he (Jim Ham ner) took from him and knocked him down with it. M. D. Hammer fell to the floor but afterwards recovered sufficiently to talk and asked to zee Jim Hammer A negro woman who was placed on the stand testi- fled that she heard the quarreling in Ham ner's room. afterwards a silence, the sound of blow and then a fall. She stated that the deceased afterwards came to her room and gave directions for the day, then went back to his room and died at noon. The defendant was bound over without bail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24
THE DROUGHT CONTINUES.
Farmers of Dale County Discouraged Owe
 the Proeuecfs.

fHrmers or Dale County Discouraged Over
 tho Prospects.
 Ozark. May 23.-(Speeial)-The long drought continues in many portions of this county. Some rain has fallen in spots. over good seasons, but for the most part crops gloomy. Added to this is the bad stand of cotton seen in many places.
 Issues are narrowing down and Dale County politics are clearing up somewhat
 In the outset the Democrats invited the Populists to take part in the April pri- maries. After impossible propositions had been rejected by the Democrats the Popu- list County Executive Committee held a meeting in the Opera House in this city at which they endorsed ticket alreauy in the field for county officers without making new nominations. At the primary most of the party voted the ticket so endorsed. In order to preserve the Popuiist organiza- tion the County Executive Committee did not vote at all. At the April primary w P. Winoham, for County Judge, and who had been endorsed by the Populists, re- ceived, 671 votes; c. A. B. Edwards AS: J. M. McCarty 436. McCarty instituted con test proceedings against Edwards. and the Democratic County Executive Committee has just reached a conclusion. Edwards lost 34 votes and McCarty 40. thereby in- creasing Edwards majority over McCarty from 12 to IS. In the count windham lost S6. reducing his vote to 5S5. Edwards and Windham will make the race the first Mon day in August
 D. W. Shaffner. representing winn. John son Co, of Macon, Ga, died from a stroke of apoplexy at his hotel at 10 o'clock Sun day morning. The remains were shipped to his home at Albany. Ga. this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-05-24

MUbAIe SUVHcIy NcWBs
 The friends of Mrs. Archie s. Hall and her daughter. Miss Nell. will be glad to hear that she will be home early in June. Mrs. Hall spent the winter in Baltimore, so as to be near her daughter. who was attending school.