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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
FIGHT OVER WHARVES
CASE FROM MOBILE HAS BEEN AP-
 PEALED.
Historic Controversy Between City and Dock Company over Possession Of Valuable Prop
 aFfY. .

Once more the historical question of who owns three miles of the Mobile wharf frontage is to be aired in the Supreme Court of Alabama.
 An appeal from the Mobile Circuit Court in the case of the City of Mo- bile vs. the Mobile Docks Company, which involves this question, was yesterday filed with the clerk of the Supreme Court.
 The suit in the lower court resulted in a judgment for the City of Mobile. which Is plaintiR in the case.
 This case in its long process has reached back to the British and Span ish cesslon of the lands. The individ- uals and corporations now in posses sion of the wharves hold some sort of title to the land which abuts on Mo- bile river. It is claimed by counsel for the city, Gregory L. Smith and H. T. Smith, that titles are imperfect.
 Several years ago a prominent aD- stractor of Mobile discovered that the Spanish or British grants to the lands in dispute simply conveyed the lands abutting on the water without speci- flying whether the rights of property passed for the land at low tide. So that 1t is now argued by the litigants on the other side that the title only passed 10 the lduu dUuNelhB OtAaJ SA high tide and those in possession now have illegally built wharves and let privileges for booms.
 Counsel for the city present title which has so far, they claim, been es- tablished in the courts. They trace the chain~back to the last foreign ces- sion to the United States. The lands were give nto Alabama when admit ted into the Union and by an act of the legislature. which grew out of the dispute. they were granted to the City of Mobile.
 The city's contentious present a paradoxial history. The abstractor alluded to is said to have put to Mayor c. l.. Lavretta the proposition that for a half estate he would gain possession of valuable lands for the city. A contract of this kind was en- tered into. The abstractor retained Smith and Smith on half-interest basis and the fight on the dock people began.
 At one time the city authorities re- tented and the council voted to with draw the suit. An injunction against this proceeding was obtained by their own counsel and the case was tried in the Mobile Circuit Court, resulting in A victory for the city.
 City Attorney B. B. Boone, of Mo- bile. was in the city yesterday in the interest of the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
# Cures Liquor Habit.

Orrine is the only perfectly successful cure for the liquor habit the world has ever known. It is better than insti. tutes or sanitariums, because it is used at home and does not interfere with the daily work; better than will-power, because it never fails. It strengthens the nerves and gives good appetite, regulates digestion and makes you sleep like a child.
 orrine No 1 will cure the hardest drinker and destroy his craving for drink without his knowledge, as 1t can be given secretly in tea, coffee or food Orrine No. 2, in pill form, is for those who wish to be cured. The cost of either is $1 per box. Orrine has the en- dorsement of ministers, physicians and prominent members of the W. C. T. U. It is the one remedy for the liquor habit that can be relied upon to cure at little expense and restore the drunkaTd to perfect vigOr of manhood. Write to the Orrihe Company. Inc, Washington, D. C.. for book on Drunkenness" sent free in plain envelope. Call on E. c. Fowler, 10 Dexter Ave, Montgomery.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
Court At CuIIman.

CulIman, Feb. 20.-(sDeciaL )--Coun- ty court met this morning and after sounding two or three cases on the docket adjourned for the term. Moth ing was ready for trial on account of the absence of witnesses.
 Mir. A. F. StInson, the newly appoin- ted agent at CuIlman took charge of the business at the Louisville and Nashville depot this morning. MT Stinson succeeds MT. G. W. HanIin who resigned the place last week after a service here of twenty-six years. He is well known in this section having been stationed at Blount Springs for some time prior to his removal to Cianton. MT. Stinson will bring his family as soon as he finds a suitable house for 8 residence. In the mean time they will remain at C1anton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
TUNsTALL APPOINTED.

Solicitor at AnnistOn Named for Six
 Years Term.
 Acting Governor Cunningham yes- terday appointed Wiley c. Tunstall. Jr.. Solicitor of the City Court of An niston.
 Solicitor Tunstall has held the office since 1t was created by a special act of the legislature of 1903. His second term of ofice begins February 25 and is for six years.
 The following other executive ap- pointments were made yesterday:
 Notaries Public and Justices of the Peace-M. H. Rodney. Almond; c. P. Barnett, Kendall; J. M. Avant, Way erly: G. W. Self, Selfville.
 Justice of the Peace-Daniel McFad- den.
 Constables-V. A. Garden, Carlotta: W. E. Keeble. Rock Mills; R. T Blas- engame, Waverly; w. l.. Hill, Byri- ton; Joe King, Faunsdale.
 Notaries Public-Annle W. Dallas. Jasper, and J. s. Foley, Pink.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
entertainment was much enjoyed by

entertainment was much enjoyed by those present.
 Mir. James L. Sowell was a visitor from Flomaton and reports that little town as rapidly coming to the front. He says the country around Flomaton is being settled by farmers and truck growers. and the bushes of the town is increasing at a satisfactory rate, and no doubt in the near future Flom- aton will be among the busiest towns in this part of the country.
 Duke Thames is preparing to renloyA with his family to Beaumont. Texas. where they expect to make their fu- ture home.
 James l.. Smith has recovered from his recent attack of typhoid fever. and is again able to be out,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
DEAD FROM WOUNDS.
Result of Pistol DueI Between Ford
 and Tucker at GOodvateg.

Result of Pistol DueI Between Ford
 and Tucker at GOodwater.
 Goodwatsr. Feb. 20.-(Special. l--~ John D. Ford died here yesterday from wounds received in a pistol due1 be- tween himself and Tom Tucker on last Saturday night. The evidence at the inquest indicates that Tucker opened the fight somewhat unawares and from the rear, getting in his work before Ford opened Ire. Although Ford was fatally shot he promptly fired the only four shots in his pistol, all four taking effect in Fuckers body. one in the thigh and the other In the head. The wound in the head and thigh are slight. but those in the body passed near the heart and lungs and will probably prove fatal.
 No one seems to know the origin of the trouble. It is said that Tucker was drinking and quarreisome while Ford was sober and sought to avoid . dImculty. Both are citizens of Good water and have families.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21

yesterday were as follows:
 Morris Jackson, carrying concealed pistol, not guilty.
 zsck Benjamin, petit larceny, not guilty.
 A. D. Fabritis, using false weights and measures, dismissed.
 Sloan Gay. carrying concealed pistol, plea of guilty, fined $50.
 W. A. Cardwell, carrying concealed pistol, guilty, fined $50.
 The juries for the week in the crim- final division are as follows. Jury No. 1. T, s. Tnweatt, Matt Bargaineer, c. H. Kruger. J. T. TrawIck, D. r. Lowe, J H. McTyre, J. J. Johnson, A. J. Hudgins, George w. Bliss. S. J. Cald- den, J. O. Boykin. s. s. Russell.
 Jury No. ?. Uncomplete) F. B. White, J. F. Kirkland, Robert Brown. Jr., J. N. Frier. F. c. Cleghorne. D H. Lewis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
r,,rnnIt Conrt nt Harneu,II..

Hayneville, Feb. 20.-(Specials)- Circuit Court convened today, Judge J. c. Richardson presiding. and Charles R, Bricken solicitor, Judge Richard son as usual delivered an able and ex- hausted charge to the grand jury, conRratulating the people on the gem erai conduct of the county, which is greatly improved. The civil docket is small and so is the criminal docket. Capt. R. F. Twombly was appointed foreman of the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
UNITED STATE COURT.

Judge Jones Disposed of Three Minor
 Cases.
 Three misdemeanor cases were dis posed of yesterday in the United States Court for the Middle District of Ala bama Judge Thomas G. Jones presid- ing.
 Ark Finley was convicted of operat- ing an illicit distillery, but sentence was suspended in his case until De- cember.
 E. Holloway and Wash Foster plead ed guilty to illicit distilling and ex- ecution of the sentence was suspended Cases set for trial today are as follows: Jim alias W. J. Holland Smart Hill, Crick Brewer alias Tom Neal, Allen Brown, Grant Barnett Josh T. Cdom. Albert 8. Simmons.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
TO MARCH IN PARADE.

Young ROney win Go to the Inaugural
 Patrick Roney of the Montgomery High School. was yesterday appointed by State Superintendent of Educatiop I. W. Hill as the eighth pupil from Alabama to attend the Presidential in- auguration March 1.
 There are two more students to De named from Alabama They will march in the inaugural parade in di- vision classed as civic organization. The other two appointments win be made shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21

Leave Louisville or Cincinnati Today, Arrive Wash1ngtOn Tomorrow,
 Inauguration Excur1iOns
 March Ist. 2d and Sd over Pennsyl- vania Short Lines. Dining car ser vice to Pittsburg a la carte. For in formation about fares and through car service, communicate with J. M Harris. Assistant General Passenger Agent, Cincinnati; R. H. Lacey. Southern Pas senger Agent. Nashville, Tenn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
COAL.

Carbon Hill-Great Elk Lump Coal, at S4.B0 per ton. Prompt delivery. Light and Water Power
 Company. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
PERSON AND PURSE.

Beth Fitted PerfeetIy by Bolt's Dys
 WaRKH.
 We make suits to order cheaper than any house In Montgomery and Euaran- tee to tit and please any size person ox psaTas. LOG g. coaFs nav'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21
COAL.

UUALs
 Carbon Hill-Great Elk Lump Coal, at $4.50 per ton. Prompt delivery. Montgomery Light and Water Power Company. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21

Strike a match, Turn the valve, Then you have heat. That is a Gas Heater.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-21

adv.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-11-16
n. e. JUDD, Prop.

Why not get that new set Of teeth
that you have needed SO long2 You
can't get them any younger but you
get younger Il You get them. See DR.
A. j.. Tull at the White House hotel
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1905-11-16
THE Way
SOUTHWEST,

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(The Katy is the most direct and con-
vepient line for all points 10 this land
Of opportunity-ip Oklahoma, Indian
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junction City on the North, Galveston
Ban Antonio and Shreveport on the
South, it traverses the best aud most
productive section of the Territories and
Texas. On its lines arc located all Of
the largest cities in Oklahoma, Indian
Territory and Texas, which In itself is
prime asset to the would-be settler,
as il assures him 10 advance a ready
market for whatever be may produce.
The geographical location OF lis lines.
its excellent facilities Of first class train
service, with every appointment for the
comfort and convenience OF its patrons
IN the way Of quick service, through
chair cars and Pullman Shoppers, and
its weil'managed hotels and dining sta.
tons (owned and operated by the Rail,
way) are important factors to the tray
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bic business in trIp Southwest.
On Exceptional Offer.
On the first and third Tuesdays Of
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This gives you an excellent opportun
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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-06-10

WIN. Schwan. Centreville, La.
Ten shares, one thousand dollars.
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John A Moore. per J A Barnett, Centre
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Mrs 5 Barnett. per J Allen Barnett,
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SOsTHENE DUGAs,
DAVID DUGAS.
WILBUR H. KRAMER,
Clerk and Ex-Oficio Notary Pubic.
Clerks Office, St Mary Parish, La.
l, }. Wood Chadwick. Deputy Clerk
and Ex-OfficiO Recorder in and for the
Parish of st. Mary, State of Louisiana.
do hereby certify that the above and
foregoing is true and correct copy IF
the original act of Incorporation or
charter of the CENTREvILLE BANK,
now of record and on file in my Office re-
corded in Book 81 of Mortgages, entry
No. l,6O4. inscribed therein of date
May 9Th, 1905.
In evidence whereof, witness my Of
fetal signature and the seal of my Office.
This 9th day Of May, A. D.. 1905.
j. WOOD CHADWICK,
by. Clerk and Ex- Of1c:O Recorder.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-06-10
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4 to 5 p. M.

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1905-06-10

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granted t. banking associations ny the
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
FOOTBALL GAME.
High School Team Will Play Marion
 Military Institute.

Manager Herbert Cobbs of the high school football team has received a let ter from the Marion Military institute seeking to secure game between the two teams in Marion Saturday.
 The high school team will endeavor to change the date from Saturday to Fri day, but if necessary it will play on the day fixed by the Marion team. The high school eleven will play the Birmingham Medical college at West End park We'd nesday, and although the student doctors outweigh the high school boys by nearly twenty pounds, the game will be close.
 The high school played a remarkably fine game last Thursday against the Bessemer High school and has attracted much attention from preparatory school teams. The Marion team played Auburn recently and was defeated by the score of sl to 0. Both Marion and the Bir- mingham team, however, have strong line-ups, and if they play the game will he closely contested. An effort will be made to have the Birmingham boys &C., companied by squad of rooters.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
TURF OFFICERS.
American Association Elects the Same
 Men for Another Year.

Chicago November 20.-The members of the American Turf association held their annual meeting here today and reelected the following officers for the ensuing year:
 President, M. J. Wynn, Louisville; vice president. E. F. Corrigan. Chicago. treas urer, w. J. OBrien, Chicago; secretary, w. J. McAlster, Chicago
 Members of the new executive com mittee are M. J. Wynn F. F. Corrigan, w. o. Farmer, w. c. Scott and M. Over ton.
 The members of the board of appeals are s. s. Brown, Julius Fleischmann and E. c. Mcdowell.
 Officers of the City Park track at New Orleans were approved as follows: Pre- siding judge. Francis Trevelyan asso- ciate judge. racing secretary and handi- capper. Joseph Murphy: starter Mars Cassidy; official timer George Linden berger: starting judge, William Shelly; paddock judge. w. w. Lyles; patrol judge, P Weems; clerk of the scales, B. Campbell. entry clerk. W. Norval; financial secretary. Harry Kuhn.
 MT. Barnes was appointed to repres ant the association at the City Park track
 Application for dates for meeting at City Park, November 30 to March 1, was allowed.
 Differences of the association with the Western Jockey club were not discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
At Benninus.

Bennings, D. C., November 20.-The short price horses had easy going here today except in the first and fourth races. In the first T. S. Martin, at 15 to 1, was the surprise while Reidmoore won easily in the fourth. In the steep1echase War Paint proved much the best
 First race six and a huff furlongs, Columbia course-T. s, Martin, 97 Grim mins), 15 to 1, won; Zeala, 12o c. Jones), II to 5, second; Lancastrlan, 105 Roman- elD, 31s to 1, third. Time, 1:21 2-5.
 Second race, six furlongs-Mollie Dono- hue, 109 Jones), to 5, won; The Clown, 112 CWishard), to 1. second; Vio, 109 (Mc- Intyre), to 1, third. Time. 1:01 2-5.
 Third race, steepechase. about two miles-War Paint, 134 0Finnegan), to 1, won; Seventh Ward, 132 (HewitD, to 1, second; Rockmart, 132 (E. Heider), to 1, third. Time, 4:10.
 Fourth race, six furlongs-Reid Reidmoore, no Dickson), to 1, won. Merlingo, 100 (Powers), 15 to 1, second; Society Bud, 102 (Miller) to l. third. Time, 1:15 3-5.
 Fifth race, selling, mile and fifty yards Banker, 107 (Miller). to 5, won; Komoka, 1i2 (RomanellD, 10 to 1, second; Gambler, 99 Q<lenck). 6 to 1. third Time, 1:47 2-5.
 Sixth race, handicap, mile and fur long-Ormonde's Right, 11S (Shaw), to 5, won; Peter Paul, IDA (Christian), to 1. second; Louis H., 101 (Crmmins), Az to 1, third. Time. 1:55 3-5.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
RECORDS OF COURTS

Petitions were filed in the chancery court yesterday morning seeking to se- cure injunctions to prevent the Birming- ham Belt Railroad company from operat- ing trains over certain streets. The peti- tions were filed by Tomlinson X McCul- lough, attorneys for the following com plainants Oliver Caldwell, Lizzie Benagh William Smith. Elizabeth Dozier, Theo- dore Poul and w. J. Duncan.
 The petitioners aver that operating as A carrier of freight interiors with or dam ages their property and pray for tempor- ary injunction and on final hearing ask that the injunction be made permanent.
 A bill was filed in the chancery court yesterday afternoon by S. H. Norriss. trustee, against Wood -Dckerson Lumber company and the Alabama Penny Saw ings Loan company to determine whether the defendants have liens on certain prop erty in the hands of the trustee, includ- ing lands fin Dallas. Perry and Etowah Mississippi.
 Robert E. Boyle filed a petition in the chancery court yesterday against the Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron company to quiet the title of certain property.
 The following business was disposed of in the chancery court yesterday: Lou Menter vs. Lindsay Menter; dismissed. l.. G. Pettyjohn vs. Edilda Paulding ct al.; submitted for decision on cross-bill.
 The following is today's docket in the chancery court: Masie Young vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham w. A. Neal vs. Mayor and Aldermen of Birming- ham; Mary Thorton vs. Honora Mansfield; Alabama Mississippi Coal company vs. Northern Coal company ct al; Better Elan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
ON THE RACE TRACK.
At Nashville,

Nashville, November 2O.-Two favorites, a second and a third choice, and two outsiders won the money at Cumberland park today In the fourth race J. Ed Grillo, the to 5 favorite, wheeled just as the flag fell, unseating his rider, D. Roland. Benson Hurst, a 12 to l, shot. had all the speed of the balance. Weath- CT clear: track fast
 First race, six furlongs-Salvage, 102 (W. Daly), 20 to 1, won; Rusk, 116 (NicoD, even, second Chief Hays, 96 (koerner). 30 to 1, third Time, 1:14.
 Second race, six furlongs-Margaret M, 9S (Morris), to 2 won; Belden, 99 (Allen), II to 5, second Gold Mate 99 (O'BerD, to g. third. Time, 115 1-5.
 Third race, mile-Envoy, 104 (Morris), to 5, won; Ferryman, 99 (W. Daly). to 1, second; Coruscate, 105 (O'BerD, to 3, third Time, 1:41 1-5.
 Fourth race, five and half furlongs- Benson Hurst, 1O9 CTroxler), 12 to 1, won; Fiasco, 99 (Allen), 30 to 1, second; Veran- dah, 99 (Anderson). to 1, third. Time 09 1-5.
 Fifth race, five and a half furlongs- Tichimingo, 107 (NicoD, to l, won; Little Rose 10i (Shea), 15 to 1, second; Deux Temps 105 (Boland, to l, third. 1lne 1 :0S.
 Sixth race, mile and quarter-Sanction 90 (Morris), even, won; Nine, 1ol Q<oer- ner), to 2, second; Royal Arms, 99 Gree man), 25 to 1, third. Time, 2;0S 1-5.
 Entries for Today.
 First race, five furlongs-Marvin Neal, 112: Mazzletoy, Studs, Utah. Ternus, 107: Casperdine, 1O2; China Alley Massey Postmaster, 107; Chauncey Olcott, Grard, 99; MT. Wadleigh, 104. Second race six furlongs, selling-The- spina 109 Our Joe, Braden, 102; Airship, 97; Laurel Hunter, 105; Marco, Opetional 100; Floriac, 95.
 Third race. mile handicap-Shawana 1o4; Princess Orna, Estrada Palma, 1O3; Tar tan. 102; Coruscate, 99; Cigar Lighter, 91. Couple Shawana Estrada Palma and Coruscate as Perry entry. Fourth race steeple chase, short cou 'se -Charawind, 155; Alice Dougherty, 12S; Potash. Jim Crow, 135; Crisis, Scoops, 127; Jim Hale. Cunning, Laura K. 125; Poor lands, 154; Sceptre. 152; Lord Radnor, 142; Itacatiara. 133 Couple Poorlands, Dun ming and Alice Dougherty as Corrigan's entry
 | Fifth race, seven furlongs. selling Nor wood, Ohio. Besterling. 102; Esterjoy, Arc light 95 Naran, Gallant Cassie, 90; Trap pist, 92 Arclight. 95; Whirlpool. 91; The | Only Way 93; Meister Karl, 100.
 Sixth race, mile, selling-Mallory, 10s; Savolr Fare. 1ol Sincerity Belle. 96; Chamblee. 1O7; Hardcaste 90; Labor, 95; Orc Viva, 104; Federal, 94
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-11-21
CITY RECORDS ARE
 DESTROYED BY FIRE
ONE MAN IS KILLED AND THREE FIREMAN HURT AT SHREVE- PORT WHEN CITY HALL IS BURNED.

Shreveport, La. November 20.-Fire this morning destroyed the city hall city mar ket, two store buildings adjoining it on the west, slightly damaged the city prison caused the death of one person and the injury of three ffremen. The property loss is estimated at s75,OOO with only about sS0O0 insurance. It is believed that the blaze originated from the explosion of a can of gasoline in a market stall under heath the city hall, as it spread through out the building in a remarkably brief space of time. Although the central fire station was directly across the street, the city hall building was in flames before the firemen could get a line of hose to work. Walter Wood a half-witted cripple who was permitted to sleep in a room over the market, perished in the flames. His char red body was recovered today.
 None of the three firemen who sustained injury were fatally hurt. All of the re- cords of the city court police station and city engineers office were destroyed.