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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

ried last Thursday and are now on a bridal tour. It was a very quiet ar fair ard I did not let you know be- cause I wanted to give you surprise. Oh, how you will love her. You will be sisters I know. She is an impos- sibly helpless bit or femininity and needs just such strong, resourceful woman friend as you to lean on and. learn from. You will be the best of friends know You will come and call on her at the Metropole tomorrow and we will have a genuine three-cornercd reunion and the best of 1t Is l am to remain here. The company has given me charge of It's general work and al- lowed me to select my own location ana
 I have determined to establish myself here so Ethel and can be near to you. Isn't it splendid?"
 Her hands had gone cold in his and the bicod had pushed back on her heart rntil she was like to faint. Her dreams lay before her, dead ashes. But brave soul that she was. she forced smile to her bloodless face.
 "I an, so sorry she said in low dis tinct tones T did not know---you did ot let me know. you see-and l am starting on a long journey--abroad-- to the orient. to China and Japan ana --Australia have become so restless and pleasure-loving. yoV see. since haCAn1G ments are made and I start tonight. am so sorry not to meet your--wifc and you must give her my very best wishes and ---and--my love and hope for her-and your happiness.
 But you will return soon he TO- sponded aghast
 sometime. maybe, but not soon she replied hystericaily you nave no iue what a restless fly-about I have be- come. I may be gone for years. And now I must go and get ready to start because the time is short. You did not let me know, you see. and l had all my plans made. Goodbye and God bless you--and-her.'
 After he had stumbled out amazed and puzzled, she flung herself on lounge and lay sobbing for hours. Then she rang for her maid and order ed a nasty preparation for a long jour ney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
RIJOU Matinee Today. 15 to S0c. Frank Dudley and Company.
KILLING AT TURPENTINE STILL. John Jackson, n Negro. Shot by N. w.
 Bush.

John Jackson, n Negro. Shot by NJ w.
 Bush.
 Rrevton. Dec. 9.-(Specisl. Views has been received here of killing which occurred at a turpentine still in the eastern part of the county near Mason, in which \. w. Bush shot and killed John Jackson, regrc. II seems Tro,,, the best information at hand that Jackson was drinking and soaring some won,en and children when Bush tried to nuiet him. Jackson became anSerod at Ire interforenca and shot at Bush. but without effect, whereupon Bush shot and killed the negro. prelimi~ nary trial was had before Juetice 5. S Oyerstreet and the verdict was tusti- 6able homicide and Bush was released from custody.
 The fifth Sunday meeting of the Film Association will be held with Judson Church December 30 and 3I. The fol- lowing program has been arranged for the occasion: Opening by prayer and Film Association; its demands on the churches, by J. H, Brown. Can the Members of 8 Church Help the Pastor Preach? by Rev. w. R. Countryman. The hearing of missionary reports and laying plans for the future work. Sermon by Rev A. NJ. Lowery. Sunday school mass meeting Missionary ser mon by Rev. J. l.. Bryars. good at- tendance is expected and profitable time spent. Rev. T. C. Duncan and family have arrived and will make Brewton their home. Mir. Duncan will have charge of l the Brewton Circuit of the NJ. F. Church South. which is composed of the churches at May Creek Harolds Mill, Roland, Hammac, Still's Chapel and Mason. Wiley W. Daniels and Miss Cora Sim | mons were married at the residence of the brides parents Mir. and Mrs. L. S. Simmons near May Creek Tuesday ev- ening. Rev. A. M. Douglas of Brewton l offciating. A large number of friends ! and relatives of the young couple were present to witness the ceremony and extend congratulations.
 teachers examination will be held at the courthouse Monday, Tuesday and wednesday, commencing at 10 o'clock Monday morning. January 1.
 The basket ball team of Brewton ln- stituts. composed Of Leon Brooks. Ed Leigh McMl1lan. T. W. Strong. Stancey MeGowin Ernest Finch, Green Stokes and M Strong, went to Mobile yester- day to play a return game with the Barton Academy team. They re- turned on tho midnight train and re- ported a score of 5S to in favor of the Mobile boys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
Bonapar.. Will Work for Dock.

Welcome information was received in Pensacola this morning from Washing ton. It was to the effect that Secretary Bonaparte of the Navy Department. had announced his intention of appearing before both the Senate and House Com mittees on Naval Affairs and urge the placing at Pensacola of an immense graving dock. one sufficient to accom- modate the largest battleships of the navy. The dock will cost over a mill lion dollars. and if the plans of the Secretary of the Navy are carried out. will be probably the finest in the United States. Senators and representatives from Florida have been endeavoring for years to secure a modern dock for the local navy yard. but 1t now seems that at last they are to succeed. There are now already two docks located here. one being n wooden one. with a lifting capacity of about 1000 tons, while the other is the big steel dock. with a capacity of about 5000 tons. The latter, however. is deemed unsafe to dock vessels of over 1000 tons. It was purchased from Spain shortly after the Spanish-Amertcan war and lowed here from Havana. -..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
NO TRACE OF NIXON
MANAGER FOR KRESs A PENSA-
 COLA DISAPPEARS.
Ut Was mt First Thought that He Had Gone to Atlanta, But 1t DeveIopes That He lad
 

Pensacola. Tia, Dec. 29.-(SpeciaL)- The mystery surrounding the Kress store safe robbery and the Thicsen building fire of Sunday morning has not yet been solved, and is apparently deeped than ever. What also adds mystery to the affair is the disappear ance of Manager John 5. Nixon of the liress store, who has not been seen Tn the city since Monday morAing. It was thought MT. Nixon had gone to At tanta. but later developments show that he did not go there. There arc many rumors afioat which connect him with the robbery and fire, but none of them is definite. These rumors were talked supon the streets before the dIsappear- ance of the manager. but the fact re- mains that up to the time Of his dis- appearance no one, as far as can De learned. had any good ground for con meeting him with the affair. In fact. his disappearance is the only thing that has appeared at all suspicious so far as he is concerned. MT. Nixon has lived in Pensacola for the past two years and .has borne an excellent repu- tation. His friends think that he has met with foul play. They contend that had Mir. Nixon desired to secure money that he could easily have left all the sales of the day in the safe instead or the SSUU, II DelnS uHueISIoou thdt hN had made two deposits during the day, one at noon and the other at o'clock in the afternoon. by special arrange ment with the bank. He also paid off the numerous clerks and employees, which was against the rules of the company. Saturday night. At the Southern Hotel. where he boarded, his room was found just as it had be2n left Monday morning. No clothing had been taken, nor anything disturbed whatever. The home of Mir. Nixon is in Hopkinsville, Ky. and many thought he had gone there on account of the humiliating rumcrs, connecting him with the robbery, but so far no one has been found who saw him leaving on any train or do the ticket agents re- member selling him q ticket.
 Some parties stated that a man an- swering his description was seen walk ing along the railroad track near Rob- erts, north of Pensacola, while one of the Louisville and Nashville conducto; s believe that he took up fare from q man boarding the train at Canton ment, who answered Nixon's descrip- ton. It is known that Mir. Nixon had given notice of his resignation to Kress & Co.,, to become effective February 1. and while but few knew of the fact that he had stated that when he severed his connection with the firm that he
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
A CASTLE IN THE AIR.
BY GEORGE sHEDD.

ASOpy tONos "s The girl paced the room nervousiy, u light of inpatience in her eyes, fllsn of expectancy in her cheeks. Ever an anon she drew aside the curtains and peered expectantly down the street:
 He was coming home after iourr ' years absence-four long years CT
 waiting and hoping And he was com ing crowned with success She remeln- bered well his going away eager to try his mettle with the world and to chal . legne' fortune, but beset with doubts and fears as to the outcome.
 They had been rare friends all tne!r school days and she had been the con . hdant of all his ambitions, hopes ana fears True they were not engaged that was impossible because he had his
 way to make in the world and must
 secure a foothold before he could even give d thought to matrimony. Ihey often had talked 1t over in the abstract mot with reference to themselves or their relations. but with reference 10 his life plans But she had regarded riyn ne her own particular knight and was sure he would come back to clainl | her when victory had crowned his ef- forts. s... There had been nothing of lovemak- | ing in their relationship. but rather q spirit of comradeship and close friend l. 1 ship and both were so young ana s1 1 absorbed with the other affairs of lifc
 that they had thought littie or hothlHS 1 of the grand passion. 1 It was after he had gone away that the girls heart awakened and the sweet discovery of her love and glorihed tht
 world It was this knowledge which 1 had made her value so highly the un- expected legacy which had come 10 hei
 upon the death of Uncle John. She ! | r11al when he came to claim her and she 1 tinRled with joy at the thought the 1 this would help him scale the heights 1 so much quicker and easier
 l Little correspondence had passed be 1 tween them and that wholly in refer
 Anee to his work
 | And now he was coming home. Not
 yet with ultimate victory emolazohea on his banners but yec with enough ac'
 complished to feel that his feet were on the rocks and that, barring sick
 mesa or misfortune. his career was as-
 sured And she awaited him all agloW
 with joy and anticipation. She had at- tired herself with great care for the 1 occ:! sion. She knew the simplicity Of his tastes but wanted to show her own good fortune while she congratulated l him on his. So she had selected a gown
 of simple design but of richest mater | iaf and in perfect taste. Only two or three jewels. but those priceless, shone on her neck and hands. The mirror to
 which she made her final appeal fo' approval, gave back reflection which satisfied her most critical and relent- | less inspection.
 How surprised he would be to find 1 this elegant and gi aeeful woman In place of the immature and unconVen- l tional girl he had left.
 But her heart was not cnangeo, ano
 she laughed a triumphant little laugh
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
REVISION OF LICENSE LAWS.
CuIlman in COmmotiOn over Action of
 City Council.

Cullman. Dec. 2s.---(Special. )---The City Council at its last meeting caus- ed quite a commotion in business cir cles by the revision of the license tax. An ordinance was passed which taxes many items not before assessed and raised the tax on great many more. Of course much dissatisfaction has aris- en and consequently many anathemas are being hurled at the head of the city fathers. Many well established busi- ness firms were exempt from taxation while others not heretofore taxed were assessed.
 Tuesday evening at Kullman's Hall the ladies of the First Methodist Church gave a musical for the benefit of the church. The best local talent participated and very enjoyable pro- gram was carried out. neat sum was realized,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

two pistols. He was seated in a cabin with the door ajar when the officers ap- preached and was taken by surprise when Sheriff Hill presented the muzzle of a pistol in his face. After he had been arrested he walked to the mantel and attempted to put a razor in his pocket. The negro was put In the county jail and Chief O'Haver of Mem- phis was notified. Another of tho four has been located in this county but he is still at large.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
RUN DOWN BY TRAIN.
Mrs. Burdette of SyIacauga Has . Foot
 Amputated.


 Sylacauga, Dec. Especial. )-Mrs. Burdette. while walking along the track Of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Wednesday. was run down by a south bound freight train and one of her feet so badly hurt that 1t was necessary to have 1t amputated.
 Mrs Burdette had a bsby in her arms at tn etime of the accident but the child was not hurt.
 Mrs C. Salter, who has been quite sick for several weeks at the home in Sylacauga, died Tuesday night. The remains were carried to Coosa County for burial.
 Ella Belle, a 13-year-old daughter of John E. Candle. died this week. She had been sick for several weeks.
 Misses Bessie Burke and Wynette Matthews, who are attending the Jud- son Institute at Marion. are spending the Christmas holidays with relatives at home.
 A Christmas tree given under the au- spices of the odd Fellows Lodge of Sylacauga was greatly enjoyed by all most the entire town last night. It was the intention of the lodge to have something for every child or family not in circumstances to enable them to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
NEW PROCESS WORK

All work now being done nt the Montgomery steam Laundry is "NeSy Process wOrIk," done on specially pat ented laundry machines that have bees on the market only about three months.
 All the machines are new--nO afd junk being used.
 at the Montgomery Steam Laundry.
 Call phone z4O--and be sure you give your work to the blue wagons.
 Every piece of work absolutely guar anteed perfect Or tt's done over free.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
May I.ea.e Conxicts.

A plan to lease the convicts of Es- cambia County, instead of working them upon tho county roads, will be considered by the Board of County Commissioners. There are several propositions before the board from various persons for the hire of the con- victs. who usually number thirty or forty and one of those may be &C., cepted, inasmuch as the cost of feeding and guarding the men while they are working the road is very heavy. aver. aging about $500, per month. and q change from the present system is de- sired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
Odd Fellow. Elect omcers.

At a meeting of Pensacola Lodge. No 4. l. o. o. F.. held last night, officers to serve during the ensuing year were elected as follows Noble Grand, F. Groonb1att; vice-Grand. B. R. Wits kovski: Recording Secretary. J. H. Neville: Financial Secretary, J. l.. Bor- ras; Treasurer, E. Peterson:s.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
n.d Nerro Apprebepded.

Florence, Dec. 29.-(Spectal )--Sh erih o. B. Hill and Policeman Herbert Ken drick made a good catch last night. in the person of Will Pride one of the four negroes who shot into a street car in Memphis about three weeks ago
 The negro had boasted that mo white man could arrest him" and was wearing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

intended to leave for Mexico and em- bark in business there. He is supposed to be worth considerable money. owning stock in the kress firm and also some real estate in Pensacola. His disap- pearance is one of the most peculiar and mysterious ever to.occur here. and is the subject of comment in all parts of the city,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30
s,.,,.a IIn,urn.d y..r.l.

The fishing schooner Carrie N. Chase. which arrived in port last might, re- ported having sighted an upturned vessel about 100 miles south of Pen saco1a. and some fear it is the schooner Nakomis, from this port, which was last reported in .waterlogged condi- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

Save for my daily range ,,,, Among the pleasant fields Of ,Hois s Writ I might despair. ehhss
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-12-30

have the enjoyment of Christmas pres ents.
 Very little cotton Is being marketed now by farp.ers in this section since the decline in price.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
BIG STRIKE IS ON
IN RUSSIA AND
BLOOD WILL FLOW

ST. Petersburg Dec a-According information received
during the night from Moscow, that
cent yesterday The inhabitants buying supplies
dies etc. the stores boarded
closed and the postal telegraph had partially re-
sumed their services again closed
Last night Moscow
cow that the strike will be transformed
the orators at the meetings declaring
with blood before the long struggle ends
Gen. Doubassof general of Moscow
possession of the late Grand Duke Sergus palace city, a-
dressed the municipal authorities yesterday declaring
ing war agaors He declared there enough
preserve the autocacy unshaen but they organize
the criminal elements accepted present
because he wished to be the forefront could
show his devotion to the emperor.
Continued
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

APPEALS
HEARD

number OF criminals appeals were
disposed OF in the superior court today.
Most of the cases were OF small account.
Antonio De Iorio was charged with the
larceny OF lumber, two complaints being
made against him. lie was fined $40 and
costs IN each case by Judge Stearns
Abraham y Bliss was fined 500 and costs
for selling adulterated milk.
A capias was ordered issued for the TAX
ing OF Thomas Raftery who faiied TO ap-
pear TO prosecute his appeal on a charge
OF larceny.
Jacob Priudnick ilad his sentence de-
ferred on charge OF cruelty 10 animals.
Agent Smith OF the long-named society.
making such a recommendation
Paul Smith and James #. Sheehan, had
sentence deferred in their cases. Smith
was charged with assault and battery and
Sheehan with embezzlement
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
CLAIMS PLUMBING IS
INFERIOR, AND SUES PLUMBER

A Jury I'm Presiding Justice. Sweetland's p
court today heard the case OF Dora Vino
grad against Thomas +. Smith Mrs.
winograd asks $1,000 damages for alleged
inferior plumbing.
According 20 plaintiffs story she built
a house and had the defendant put I'm the
plumbing. She says Smith did not do
his part OF the work. according 10 the
specifications. but craftily substituted
piping OF a smaller size than she con-
tracted for and further that he concealed
the defects from her
w. NJ p. Bowen is attorney for the
plaintiff and TillinRhast a. Murdock are
attorneys for tho defendant
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
TWO MEN ELECTROCUTED
DURING THUNDER STORM

Savannah. Ca, Dec n.-J. r. Vincent.
manager. and Frank Bourgeuin. shipping
clerk. for the schawrzchild and sulzber-
ger beef company were electrocuted dur
ing the electrical storm that prevailed last
night
Manager Vincent picked up an mean
descent light. The Insulation was defec-
tive and he received the current Rour-
geuin received a shock from Vincent.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21
NEWPORT HAS WORST
STORM IN MANY YEARS

severe east gale with heavy began after o'clock this
forenoon OFT Newport the Fall River
through from New York with large passenger list Newport
Fall River. Z
lhe wind increased force miles hour by
capt Kenyon charge of Prices Neck fe-savng station
full called the Providence through
harbor because of the severity of the Nothing has passed
through of the harbor since the Providence
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

Trait and another railroad employe en-
tered Testas saloon, Just before midnight
and after getting a drink Began a dis
pute.
The other man went out and Trait, 10
amuse himself. seized some heavy oak
chairs and threw them up to the ceiling
Testa protested and finally put Trait out
OF the saloon
Trait went 10 a shed in the rear of
the building. took a piece OF board 6 feet
long and four inches wide and using il
AS a club. smashed I'm two panes OF A-inch
thick plate glass S feet square, three
panes feet by % inches and lot ~
bottled liquor on the shelves close TO the
windows
Mr.. Testa, John Dawes and others sta rt-
ed In pursuit OF Trait. who had run away.
As they overlook him Trait struck Mr..
Dawes with the piece OF board.
Then Mr.. resta closed in on Trait and
threw him down and tied him fast with 4
piece OF rope, keeping him in those bonds
until an officer could arrive and make an
arrest.
Mr. Testa explained TO Judge Rueckert
that the building was new: that he had
just moved into the saloon and that the
plate glass, which had cost him $3.50, was
not insured.
Trait pleaded guilty 10 both charges.
on the assault on Mr.. Dawes he was fined
$40 and costs. For defacing Mr.. Testas
property ne was sentenced TO Jail for
three months.
Trait is married In addition TO bring
ing misery 10 his wife and children at
Christmas time, he loses his Job with the
railroad company and, unless his fine and
costs are paid, will remain at Howard
nearly six months
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

Advertise TO win. Don't 90 into
advertising In a half-hearted way.
as II you had no confidence In the
result. Advertising pays. Not a
doubt OF lt."--orlsenger. In Rhode
IsIandeAdvertlser.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-12-21

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+. very black. while his nose was z
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&. OF an assault upon John Dawes (:
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9 Spring avenue. the damage he did
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-08-28
WILL SELL CREsCEUs.
Ketcham to Dispose of TrOtter at Auc-
 tiOn, 1t Is Said. ~. s:.s

Cleveland dispatch. ~.:%
 George H. Ketchsm of Toledo, the breeder, owner and trainer of the worlds champion trotting stallion Cresceus (2:02 1-D, has decided to dis pose of that famous horse, and, it Is said, has arranged to have him sold to the highest bidder at the auction sale to be held at Madison Square Garden, New York, in November.
 Cresceus made his record of POP IA at Columbus, O., August 2, 1901. The great stallion Is by Robert McGregor, He is I6 hands high, Is a dingy lemon sorrel in color and weighs nearly HOO pounds. He was bred on Ketcham Farm, near Toledo, O. and foaled in the spring of 1894. He was not spe- cially promising as a weanling. for as yearling the colt that was to be Cresceus narrowly escaped being put to death as worthless from the effects of epizootic. He had been blistered on the throat for the disease and had rubbed at the blister with his head over half door until he sawed into his neck and his windpipe was exposed Te or der to shoot him was given. but neglect by a stablehand delayed the execution until the next day. when the colt was so much improved that he received d chance for his life and grew out of his sickness and into the worlds cham plonSnlp
 He was trained as a 2-year-old and started in two races at that age, win ming the second of these at Vienna. Mich Then he wintered. and gave some idea of the quality that he was to show later by winning brushes in all kinds of company in the snow.
 Then Cresceus campaigned on the Grand Circuit meeting all corners, un- til there was none left to meet him, his last actual race having been when he trotted against The Abbott for the championship and a big purse and side bet in August, 1901. and won in straight heats, distancing The Abbott in the sec ond heat After that race Cresceus sopght other matches and special races but there were no rivals to race him, though he gathered in some forfeits Since he closed his campaign of 1901 Cresceus has been engaged only in ex- hibition races against time. and has spent most Of his time in the West. where he wintered each season at the Ketcham Farm.