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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
City Prisnn Rurna.

The city prison at Irondale, six miles from Birmingham, was destroyed oy fire at an early hour this morning and the. inmates, all negroes. made good their escape. -<
 It is believed that the prison was set nn fire by the inmates. who made prep arations for the escape while the building was in flames. It was 'eared at first that one or more of the pris- Oners had perished in the fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Rrntherhood of TrnInmen.

Buffalo. N Y. May 23.--The Brother hood of trainmtn hacs decided to make no changes In the insurance rates Hs- abolished at the Denver Convention two years ago. The subject of uniform laws far the government of subordinate lodges was given considerable atten- tion today. the task of reconCiling con- flicting ideas being difficult: one.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
New Furnnce Rendv.

Everything Is in readiness to blow in the new furnace of the Woodward and the torch will be applied in the next few days. The furnace will have a daily capacity of 3pO tons of lron.
 Much trouble is being experienced at furnaces with common labor; More than 800 men are needed at the tur- naces in The way of common labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
uildingr. stal..e1. paddocka and all nec-

buildings. staisseE, paddocks and all nec- essary structures. At the expiration of q few days if the Cincinnati firm still matter of selling the stand in that city contracts will be let by the plans of MT Weston for the erection of the diff ferent buildings. Contracts will be let for the erection of a race track fence, in fact all contracts will be let for tho preparation of the grounds between the present time and the 9th of June.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
MIX Men Arrested.

Several milk dealers were arrested this morning and placed under bond by License Collector Gambill, charged with doing business without license The case will be heard before Judge Feagin of the inferior criminal court tomorrow morning.
 One of the dealers. J. W. Winford. refused to give bond this morning when arrested by Mir. Gambill and he was taken to the city jail and locked up
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
trial entered on the records.


 Bates has many friends in Birming- ham, He stood high in the commu- nifty during his long residence here. He moved to Washington State since his arrest, returning for the trial He conducted a big brass foundry and shop in Birmingham and handled tons and tons of brass. The arrest caused con- siderable surprise on account Of the prominence of the accused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

He was aware of a vague sense of relief when the girl said goodnight at the door, To his surprise, instead of going in at once. she stood looking at him with q queer light in her eyes.
 "There Is something I feel l really should tell you" she murmured slowly.
 Barlow waited silently.
 ''There wasn't-that Is, there isn't" She paused and flushing beautifully "Oh, there isn't any Tom" she cried hurriedly and fled through the door.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
RED NEWS OFFICERS
F. D. CORKER, EUFAULA, IS GREAT
 SACHEM.
John F. Jones, Named for Great Senior SagamOre, and Other Montgomery
 Men Are HOnored at Session in Birmingham.

Birmingham, May 24.-(Special.)-- TheImproved Order of Red Men this afternoon elected officers for the en- suing term and selected Mobile as the today was larger than on yesterday many delegates arriving last night Wilson Brooks, Great Chief of Records in the United States, from Chicago. de- livered an address to the Council today announcing that the Alabama organi- zation had made a great record during the past year both as to gains in mem- bership and as to work done. A num- Der of committees reported and several minor amendments were made to the bylaws and constitution of the order
 The following officers were elected at the afternoon session:
 Great Sachem, E. D. Corker, Eufau- la; Great Senior sagamore. John F. sagamore, R. E. L. Neil. Selma; Great Pdophet, ]. w. Pierson, Avondale; Great Chief of Records, William Slice Smith, Montgomery; Great Keeper of Wam- Representative of the Great Council of the United St. tes. to be held in Nash vile, Tenn, September 1905, J. W. Pier son, Avondale; M. D. Friedman, Birm- ingham.
 The following were appointed by the Great Sachem: Great Sannap, P. J. Coyle, Birmingham: Great Mishinewa, Henry Englehardt, Montgomery; Great Guard of the Wigwam. J. F. woodlow. Montgomery; Great Guard of the For est, H. B. Keith of Eufaula; Board of Appeals, R. G. Arlington. Montgomery; Finance Committee, M. NJ. Marsh, Huntsville; Emmanuel Levy, Phoenix City; Charles s. Livingston, Enterprise; Committee on Law, w: E. Fort, Birm- nlgham; G. P. Walls. Prattville. The Great Chiefs were raised by the Great Chief of Records of the United States, William Brooks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Prepnring for the Fair.

Operations for the preparation of the fair grounds located at Fairview on the South Ensley car line for the State fair which will be held next October, will begin about June G."
 The above statement was made this morning by R. NJ. Williams the man. ager of the Alabama State Fair and Ex- hibit Association. who has been active ly engaged in getting all matters in tangible form.
 This morning a telegram was re- ceived from the Cincinnati firm with whom the Fair Association have been figuring for, the purchase of a grand stand, in which they stated that they could make no deal at the present time
 The grand stand at Cincinnati which the Association was making an effort to purchase is made of brick and steel and Is one of the be~t stands in the country. There are also paddocks and stables connected with the stand.
 This morning. acting upon the ndvice of a telegram, Architect w. c. Weston was given contract to draw ID plans of all buildings that will be erected on the grounds including a granistand machinery and mines building, exhibit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
NIIstriaI Results.

The jury in the case of R. M Bates, charged with grand larceny, growing out of some transactions in brass Railway, announced to the court today that they couldl not agree and they were accordingly discharged and mis-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Hanan's $500 LOw-Cut Tan Shoes for s3.05. HOVv's that for saving mOneys Bullock Shoe Co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Go out early and stay out late at the Y. w. c. A. Benefit Day Electric Park TOday-Of c0uFnA.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Grand Bowling Tournament this af- ternOOn and night at
 Electric Park.
 Be sure to see it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25

Inauire at F'owler's Book Store about Kindergarten in the Home" If
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-05-25
Pale Delicate Women and Girls.

Pale Delicate women ana Obris. The Old Standard Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic, drives out malaria and builds up the system. Sold by all dealers for 27 years. Price 50 cents
 thu.
, 1905-04-26
NORTH WILDWOOD NOTES

The North Wildwood Bowling Club
has been organized by cottage owners
on the Ottens tract. The first match
vas bowled at the Hotel Royal alleys
last Saturday evening, April %, the
following participating: Mr.. and Mrs.
William E. Gibson, Mr.. and Mrs. L.
l.. Palmer, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Hawman,
MIR. and Mrs. j. A. Kelley, Miss Lii
liam Parker, Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Pearce,
H. j. Gibson, Miss Lillian Barr, Will
liam E. Gibson, Jr., George Camp and
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry II. Ottens. After
the match lunch was served at Hotel
Royal. The Reds won by the small
margin of eight pins. The match will
be continued throughout the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Mcclure, William
E. Gibson and family, w. d. Eynon
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
Eakins and the family of Mr.. Palmer
spent Easter in their respective cot
tages in the Ottens ract.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry H. Ottens have
rented Mayor Frank E. Smiths cot
tage and will occupy il this summer.
A sou was born 10 Mr.. and Mrs. John
Nickerson on Monday.
Henry H. Ottens has placed his
pony in charge of John Newc0mb for
board at his livery stable in Wildwood.
, 1905-04-26
palisades of the Hudsonl

Council as to the duties of the commits
sion of which he was a member. He
said that he had furnished a trust
com pany bond and was under the i'm
preston that the other two commission
ers had done likewise. He urged that
money as fast as collected be turned
over to the commission in order that
same might be used in the redemption
of certificates or invested as the law
provides. Council adjourned to meet
again on Thursday evening, April q.
Look out for the The unsigned u. S.
bank notes, as $3.50, 000of them, suppos-
ed to have been burned i'll a railroad
wreck, are in circulation.
Robert b. Hayes, who a few years
ago a assistant prosecutor of the
pleas for Cape May county, died at San
member of the New Jersey bar and was
buried at Burlington, N. j. He was 81
years of age, and formerly resided at
Goshen, where his brother, Eugene Nj.
Hays, lives.
Dishes for sale ana to hire at Mech
Il Co.'S.
Charles Ross, of Cape May Court
House, has been appointed by the Fish
and Game Commission game warden
for Cape May county to succeed Mayor
Hilton, who has held the office for the
past ten years. The office pays about
$1,000 per year.
A circus will he held at Millville
tomorrow.
Matthew's Photographic studio, adj
joining Bakers auditorium, is open
for the season; entrance front of Blak-
er's auditorium.
The United States Treasury Depart
ment has been so annoyed through
guessing contests in newspapers that a
circular has been issued calling attention
to the fact that they are regarded as
lottery schemes.
Miss Alma Bivins, of Bridgeton, is
spending a few days with her brother
Station Agent o. II. Bivins.
, 1905-04-26
Easter Party at the RitchneE
Apartments

B. G. Hitchner, secretary and treas
urer of the Henry Kraan Furniture
Company. Sixth and Master streets,
Philadelphia, with Mrs. Hitchner
entertained a party of friends over
Easter at the Hitchner apartments on
Glenwood EN- Among the party
were their daughters, Misses Verna
and Belle Hitchner, Mr.. and Mrs.
John A. Parker, Leroy Parker, Mr..
and Mrs. J. S. Hett, Emma M. Hett,
Elizabeth S. Hett, Mr.. and Mrs. A. A.
Dobbins, Elizabeth n. Dobbins, Mir
lam Il. Dobbins, Mr.. and Mrs. ID. *.
Neiffer, Jennie and Marie Neiffer and
Charles l.. Naylor.
, 1905-04-26
Progress on the Pier

The work on the new pier is pro-
crossing rapidly. There are but thirty
three more piling to be placed in posi-
ton out of the six hundred which are
beyond the theatre building. Buck
born q Reynolds, of Camden, are
down quite frequently and express
their delight at the progress being
made. Brannan & Goslin say the
prospects are that they will have it
done in time. The casino building is
to be completed in two weeks. There
are between IS and 80 men employed
at present. The contractors deserve
great credit for the progress they are
making, as the high seas will not per-
NIT them to sink many piling at one
tide.
, 1905-04-26
Addition to Holly Beach

The Baker Brothers, of Wildwood,
who own a large tract of beach pro-
perty adjoining Holly Beach, are
dredging, clearing up and leveling it
with the intention of very soon pro-
jecting some fine Improvements upon
it. If they do as well by this large
area, as they did by their Wildwood
property. which by large expenditures
of money and labor, in a few years,
has been made the gem resort of the
Atlantic coast, Cape May county
should ever honor their memories as
individual citizens, to whom she is
more indebted than to any other equal
number of men.-"Cape May Wave"
, 1905-04-26
ANGLESEA COUNCIL
IN REGULAR SESSION
SOME c NEWS-BITS
Ex-AsiStant Prosecutor Of Cape
May County Dead. A
New Game Warden

The regular meeting OF the Anglesea
Borough Council was held on Wedner-
day evening, April 10Th. Mayor Hilton
and Councilmen Buck, Ent, Hoffman
and Young We're present, as was also
Borough Clerk Shivers. The minutes
of the meetings were approved as leld.
\ letter was read from Henry II. Ottens
stating his intention of digging a canal
on 18th avenue Ia extend from Della
ware avenue to Saw Pit Cove. The
ordinance committee and solicitor Were
directed TO draw all ordinance Vacating
that portion of 18th avenue in order
that Mr.. Ottens could proceed with his
project. The officers recently elected
by the fire company were confirmed 10y
Council. An invitation was read from
the officials Of Ocean City inviting
Council to attend the ceremonies in
cident to the defeating of the new
boardwalk which occurred last Saturday.
The question Of the payment Of taxes
on lands owned hy Leverett Newcomb,
Esq, of Vineland, was brought up and
the statement was made that Mr.. New
comb would pay his 1904 taxes if Coun-
ell would vote to relieve him of the
payment of interest on same. Council
did not seem inclined to do this, as
they thought it would not be fair to
other tax payers. The matter was dis
posed of by referring it to the Solicitor
and finance committee. A note for
$500 was ordered discounted at the
Marine National Bank for three
months.
An ordinance granting the Five Mile
Beach Electric Railway Company the
privilege oflaying a siding and turnout
at 10th street passed first and second
readings. Mayor Hilton preached the
subject of advertising Anglesea in the
city daily papers. He thought the Dor
ough derelict in this matter and urged
the subject to be taken up at once and
the cost of advertising ascertained. He
remarked how we'll Wild wood has
been advertised in the past few years
but that Anglesea was not represented
in the advertising columns. The Mayor
said that Anglesea must get a move on
and spend some money in this direction
or call the whole thing Wild wood. The
matter was referred to the advertising
committee to report at next meeting.
Sinking Fund Commissioner Frederick
Sutton was present and addressed
, 1905-04-26
MANY EASTER GUESTS
VISITED WILDWOOD
SOME NOTES OF INTEREST
Large Number of COttagers Down
over Sunday as Well as Some
Prominent PhiIadelphians

Mr.. and Mrs. A. F. Thompson are
spending a fortnight in their cottage on
Pine avenue. Mr.. Thompson is pro-
prietor of Thompson's spa on Chestnut
street in Philadelphia.
The Misses Rem were down over
Sunday and entertained a number of
friends at their Pine avenue cottage.
Charles S. Calwell, cashier of the
Corn Exchange National Bank, Phila-
delphia, spent Easter in Wildwood
with his family.
w. G. Gross entertained over Easter
Mrs. George Gross, of New Berlin, Pa.
Mrs. G. NJ. Gingrieh, of Baltimore, and
Miss Galbreath, of Maryland.
&. G. Knecht and family were down
over Easter and will remain for a fort
nights stay.
E. H. Peterson, a Philadelphia tailor
who has large property interests here,
was down with his family for the
Easter holidays.
Neat spring shirt waist suits in the
new styles from ST. 0 up. To be seen
at our Wildwood store. Mech q Co. +
Samuel Corle and wife spent Easter
with friends ip West Philadelphia.
While unwinding the hose from the
hose cart of the Junior Fire Company
after the practice last Wednesday after
noon, William Schell had the misfOr-
tune to have the little finger of his left
hand caught in the chain and badly
mashed. No bones were broken al
though it was a narrow escape.
Bedford Lore, in the employ of the
Bell Telephone Company, ofBridgeton,
spent last Thursday and Friday in
Wildwood on business.
Mark Hall has opened "a barber shop
under the Edgeton Inn.
Misses Marie Huppert and Florence
Johnson were among the Philadelphia
visitors Friday.
Mrs. S. A. Laning aud daughters
Mabel and Pauline, of Bridgeton, spent
Easter in Wildwood.
Observation-Disclosures cement fin
ishers and laborers at once. Apply to
foreman for r.. S. Blome Co., Wild
wood, N. }. x
Fred Seibert, who is attending school
ia Philadelphia, spent Sunday with
his parents here.
Frank Weber and daughter Norma,
of Bridgeton, were among the Easter
visitors.
Mrs. Lena Ernert, of Philadelphia,
is spending the week at the Sunshine
cottage on Maple
Some very neat little signs have beer
placed on the station which attract con-
siderable attention. They are arranged
on the east side and designate the place
for the various hotel coaches to be
backed to receive guests.
The cottage of Samuel Corle next to
the Baptist church is receiving a coat
of paint.
Continued on Page
, 1905-04-26

Cash balance on hand l,458 81
The unpaid tax on real estate for
1904 amounts to S5,376.10.
Just arrived, large stock of mems
white duck hats and caps at our Holly
Beach store. Mech q Co. X
Sheriff w. HI. Bright, wife and chill
dren, of Cape May Court House, spent
Sunday in Holly Beach.
Several new boat houses are being
erected at the county bridge.
Continued on Pdge4
, 1905-04-26
HOLLY BEACH FINANCES
FOR The PAST YEAR
THOSE WHO COME AND GO
Many C0ttagers and Guests at
Hotels Down Over Easter.
New Paving Company

The annual financial statement of the
Borough of Holly Beach recently pub
lished, as prepared by Auditor l.. M.
Rice, shows the receipts and expen-
ditures of the borough for the past fiscal
year TO be as follows:
Account of o. B. Smith, collector,
from February |, 1904, to April 10, 1904.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
cedaredse Notes.

Special Correspondence.
Mr.. Cook had the misfortune to have
several ribs broken while working with
q stump puller. The machine broke
and struck him in the side.
Thomas Reeves is putting up build
ing on the property formerly belonging
to Mr.. Leeson. Mr.. Reeves will open
barber shop and later, probablytn
photograph gallery.
Judge Welch was in Cedaredge one
day last week looking after property
interests.
The "Busy Bees" 'the auxiliary
society of the Ladies' Aid Of the Bap-
tist church, held large and lively ses-
sion last Saturday with Mrs. Otis Ho-
grefe.
There is talk of moving the drug
store from its present location to the
corner opposite the Hogrefe store.
Miss Joonson drove down for few
days visit in Delta last Wednesday.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
The County Papers.
H0TchKIss.

Herhld.
w. B. Stockham sold lots in Cedar
edge at the rate Of one lot per day last
week. A number of new enterprises
will soon be under way at that point.
About one week more will finish the
beet shipping from Elberta. A great
many growers did not get the yield they
expected and are somewhat disap-
pointed.
Indications point to the fact that the
North Fork Times will be very interest
ing reading this week as the force has
been working behind locked doors. You
should get copy.
A committee Of three appointed by
each Of the several lodges, and en-
powered to purchase five dozen piece
set Of dishes. coffee urn, soup kettles,
etc. All the lodges are planning on
giving number of entertainments and
benquets this winter and will have the
hall fixed up in fine shape.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
Psonta.

Gazette
Mrs. H. E. Mathews went to Delta
last Monday, from whence she will go
to Trinidad, and probably again 10
California.
The Nelson Bros. shipped seven cars
of apples last Tuesday morning. three
from Paonia, one from Hotchxiss and
three from Cory. They are bringing a
good price.
A. w. Carr. the fruit tree man Of
Delta, spent day or two in town this
week in the interest Of his nursery,
taking several orders. He will be up
again soon, being recalled by the illness
of his wife.
Paonia is getting to be quite a news
paper town, the latest candidate for
favor is the "Rio Grande Advocate"
the district church paper of the Metho-
dist church. 1t is well edited and very
readable and is gotten out by the Booster
Office.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17

Dale property consisting Of 1o0 acres,
the consideration being $1,000,
Johnnie Gill was Delta visitor in
these parts Wednesday.
Fred Fogg. the Delta contractor. Is
up from Delta for the purpose Of putting
in Will Hart's bowling alley.
Thos. Reeves has purchased 20-foot
lot from Mr.. Leeson and five feet from
A. E. Miller and will at oncs erect
business building, Nx36 feet. Mr..
Reeves will open a barber shop and
some other business in connection.
probably q photograph gallery. w. A.
Shepherd, Of Delta, has the contract
for constructing the building.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
cedaredge.
CIianpinn.

Champion.
VIM. Besgrove and brother last We'd
nesday purchased 40 acres of land from
o. c. Peterson for consideration of
$1,000. The Besgrove brothers are
from Pueblo and will make this their
future home.
The Seaton Drug company has rented
the front room of the Leeson building,
just north of the postoffice, and will
move their store to that place next
week.
C. j. Wannamaker has purchased
four lots on the townsite aed is contem-
plating erecting a couple of residences
thereon.
Bert Norris is up from Delta putting
the shelving in the Leeson building
which is to be occupied by the Seaton
Drug Co.'S. store.
While In Delta the first Of the week
we noticed very large Improvement
in business circles in that town. The
Business Mems association has again
become awake and &ill do some good
pushing for that town. Delta has m
excellsne future before It which viii
begin to show about the time the Gum
nison tunnel il completed.
J. c Myer has bargained for the Joe
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17

Do not be deceived by counterfeits
when you buy Witch Hazel Salve. The
name Of E. G. Dewitt &Co. Il on every
box Of the genuine. Piles in their
worst form will soon pass away II you
will apply DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve
night and morning. Best for Cuts,
Burns, Boils. letter, Eczema etc. Sold
by w. G. Cook.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
Mas uarsssss.I,eaess.

is often rs great as woman's, but Thos.
s. Austin. Mgr. Of the Republican. :"
Of Leavenworth. Ind. was not unrea-
sonable. when he refused to sllow the
Doctors TO operate on his wife for
female trouble. Instead" lhe says
I'VE concluded to try electric bittcrs.
My wife was then 80 sick, that she
could hardly leave her bed, and five
physicians had failed to relieve her.
After taking Electric Bitters, she wis
perfectly cured. and can now perform
oil her household duties" Guaranteed
by All Druggists. Price 50c.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
Herb. v. Edwards IaIsred.

Herb w. Edwards of Des Moines
Iowa. got fall on an icy walk last
winter spraining his wrist and bruising
his knees. 1.-THE next day." he says,
they were 10 stiff was afraid Iwould
have to stay in bed, but rubbed them
well with Chamberlain Pain Balm and
after few applications ali soreness
had disappeared. For sale by Peoples
Pharmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, q.
Lucas County. DO

LUCAS COunty.
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is senior partner of the firm Of F. ].
Cheney & Co., doing business in the
city Of Toledo, county and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum Of one hundred dollars for each
and every case Of catarrh that cannot
be cured by the use Of Halls Catarrh
cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed 10
my presence this 9Th day Of December,
1885. A. w. GLEASON, Notary Public.
Halls Cstarrh Cure IL taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the system. Send for
testimonials free. hq
r. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
n. E.e., 1Al.s Required for t.as,Ip.,'...

Al certain purgative and stomach
purifier Chamberlain Stomach a. d
Liver Tablets seem to be the exact
thing required, strong enough for the
most robust. yet mild enough and safe
for children and without that terrible
gripping 20 common to most purRatives.
say r. s. Webster & Co.. Udora, On
tario, Canada. For sale by Peoples
Pharmacy.
When you want pleasant bhysic try
Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tab
lets. They are easy to take and pro-
duce no gripping or other unpleasant
effect. Sold u narmacy.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17

Possibilities In Bar Of Iron.
A bar Of iron Of the value OF s. may
eventually be worth more than $780,
900. Indeed, made into watch-springs
It would exceed 325O,O0O.
The Delta independent., 1905-11-17
situation Of Britain c,t,...

Situation Of British Cities.
London and Liverpool are both at
the level Of the sea. Glasgow is thir-
ty feet above 1t. Manchester fifty
feet and Birmingham 300 feet.