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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-07-06
ALICE CUREToN, SWORN.

ever for killing her:
ALICE CUREToN, SWORN.
Testifies rs follows: On the
31st day of May abou: s o'clock
at night, was in Sykes Massey's
house, Sykes picked up his gun
aud started out and | said, Cousin
Sykes, where are you going with
your gun this time of night aAd
he said, The negroes are so mean
that it pays a man to carry his
gun. And then l got up and
walked in m house, about four
or five steps from Sykes door.
| live in Sykes kitchen. ouly
had time to pick up my baby
when | heard Sykes bemeaning
his wife. | sai' to Henry Link,
Sike, got back mighty quick.
Henry was mailing pair of hinges
on my door. 1t was about two
minutes from time | left out of
Sykes house until | heard the
quarreling. Carrie did not have
time to write any letter and then
| heard gun fire and Carrie called
me to come quick and please don't
let Sykes kill me. | went fast as |
could and found the door barred
up but in the tussle they fell
against the door and it came open
and Carrie fell out in the ward
holding on to the gun begging for
mama and papa to come quick for
Sykes is killing me. Sykes placed
his ri ght foot in her breast and
tore the gun out of her hands and
she got up and ran off about 20 or
80 yards from the door, Sykes
running after her with gun drawn
back In striking position to the
best of my knowledge. She got
tangled in her dress as she was
running leaning, forward with
both hands clasped to her breast.
As she was falling he struck her
with butt of the gun which
brought her to the ground. Iran
up and started to take hold of
him and he, Sykes Massey did
strike at me with all of his might
and, said ''Stand back, God damn
you, or | will kill you too", and
tnen he hit her two more blows
on the head. She did no. speak
but once. After he had hit her
the first blow she asked the Lord
to have mercy on her.
her
Alice Cureton.
mark
HENRY LINK, SWORN.
Testifies as follows: | was at
Alice Cureton's house mailing on
hinges on her door. | heard
Alice say that Sykes did not stay
long. l heard gnn shot and heard
Carrie Massey calling for Alice
Cureton to come quick and don't
le Sykes kill me. did not 90
right then; l did not know that it
was so serious. When l got there
Carrie was running off from her
house leaning forward with hands
on her breaSt SvkaS ua, rnn
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-07-06
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The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-07-06
Greenville's Postmastership.

Washington, July Q. The
president today appointed Jeffer-
son F. Richardson postmaster at
Greenville, s. G..
The Lancaster ledger. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1852-1905, 1901-07-06

John Days, small negro boy
who halls from Camden, was sent
I" the chain gang by Magistrate
laskey, for petit larceny, yester,
day afternoon for 30 days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Modern Advertising.

The old saying that advertising Is the power that moves the wheels of business Is demonstrated in the workings of a frst-class advertising agency. It's work is comparatively little understood by the average business man, and a short state ment of 1t may prove interesting. Every part of the work is specialized: in an ad- vertising campaign 1t is vitally necessary to be familiar with the article or articles advertised, to make a lifelong study of the different newspapers and magazines. their rates. circulation, class of patrons. location, and even the climatic conditions amidst which they are published; all this is known by the competent agency; then comes the questions of striking "copy" by which is meant illustrations. reading matter. etc., which will 'sell the goods.'' After the matter is in the papers the advertisers work is by no means finished It Is necessary to follow the newspapers work up with booklets. circulars and let ters, and to keep continually at 1t. If all this is done we'll, the campaign will be a success. In The Massengale Advertising Agency. Atlanta and the South has an institution which does all these things well; they have men who are familiar with all the newspaper rates. their cir culations. the best mediums for certain lines, and the best time and territory to advertise in; they have first class artists the best advertisement writers in the country, and a full corps of printers clerks etc. All modern helps are utilized in their work, and they can save you money, time trouble, and make your ad- vertising pay.
 Write them and they will send a repre- sentative to see you. Address. Massen- gale Advertising Agency, 706-707 70S Aus tell Building, Atlanta, Ga Both phones, lS4l.-Atlanta Constitution. --adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Newspaper English.

Brooklyn Eagle.
 A rhetoric class in one of Brooklyn 8 schools is studying the columns of The Brooklyn Eagle as examples of terse, con- else English. A man who has to pack the greatest number of facts into the fewest possible words is apt to. forget all about flourishes. But even so, the study of English as 1t is actually written by the average professional writer, Is an ex- cellent thing for students anywhere The Eagles English is far from perfect; in- deed, it Is much more defective than the men who write it would like to make it, if haste, typcwriters, tvpesetting ma chimes, proof readers and Jack of space for more tlfam three-quarters of the things which ought to be printed did not conspire against elegance or even cor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
THE ANNUAL REPORTS
OF WESTERN. AND ATLANTA &
 WEST POINT.
Both Roads Show an Increase, But Western Shows Largest Increase. MT. Kisiter's Enviable Record
 with Pullman Company.

The reports of both the Western and Atlanta and West Point roads show in creases during the past year. but the Western seems to be in the healtihest financial condition.
 The annual reports Of the two roads show the following figures as to earnings and operating expenses:
 Atlanta and West Point Railroad:
 Gross receipts from traffic. ...... .S74o, ,6ss 61 Increase over last year.......... 3S.2l6.16 Operating expenses ......."....... 4S5,719.4S Net receipts from traffic. 255, ,OO9 .16
 Western Railway of Alabama:
 Gross receipts from traffic ..... .$S24, ,910. 03 Increase over last year S5,164.5 .5l Operating expenses ............... 534,7 ls Net receipts from trafic.......... 2s5,S62O %
 The superintendents, general superin- tendents and the two assistant general passenger agents of the Southern were last week in Washington in a schedule meeting with General Passenger Agent 5. H. Hardwick. Winter schedules were determined at this meeting, and will be announced in a short time.
 A dispatch from Charleston, says pas senger officials of the terminal lines in Charleston met in conference today with Chairman Joseph Richardson, Of the Southeastern Passenger Association, and discussed the anti-scalping law Charles tons legislative body Is expected to pass for the exposition period. The exposition rates, already adopted by the association, will not be announced until it is known what council will do with the scalpers. The railroads have asked for license Of $500 with certain restrictions, and the further request Is made that the scalpers shall be placed under a $2,00O bond. The exposition company will take up the mat ter with the city authorities, and 1t IS probable that the law will be arranged se that ample protection can be offered the transportation companies and the travelling public.
 It is a rare occurrence that railroad man keeps one run for nearly twenty years, yet that Is just what MT. M. E. Kisiter of Washington has done. He has been in the employ of the Pullman ConN pany for twenty years, nineteen of which have been spent on the run from Wash ington to New Orleans-Southern, Vest ern and Louisville and Nashville. This month he will receive his fourth golden service strap and his Montgomery friends heartily congratulate him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
DENIES KNOWLEDGE OF IT.
Cecil Rhodes Says He Did Not En
 dorse the Note.


 Cape Town. Oct. 12.-Senational de- velopments are expected from a case which was heard in the Supreme Court today in which Thomas Louw obtained judgment in S1160 against Princess Radziwill The money was advanced on promssory note for 92,O00 drawn my the Princess and purporting to have been endorsed by Cecil Rhodes. The latters lawyer made an affidavit to the effect that he had written Mir. Rhodes on the subject and that Mir. Rhodes repudiated the endorsement and all knowledge of the affair. The court allowed the case as against Mir. Rhodes to stand over until Nov. 1 pending the arrival of MT. Rhodes's afidavits Princess Radziwill who was present in court. has been a frequent visitor in South Africa and the case has aroused all the greater interest because the Princess has, apparently, always been on friendly terms with MT. Rhodes and the circles of which he was the leader.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
ATHLETES FAILURE.
Was not Success Until He was Put
 on the Right Food.

Cecelius x. Hale, of 1117 Barclay St., Baltimore Md, now quite famous run ner has had some interesting experience in regard to proper feeding. His testi- mony is worth the attention of any ath- lete, or in fact of any person who cares for good sturdy. powerful health.
 Up to about IS months ago l had been in many athletic contests, without much success. I about made up my mind 1t was time to stop, but physical director of the Y M. c. A. of this city. advised me to use Grape-Nuts food and Postum Cereal Coffee as principal factors in my diet.
 I accepted the advice and today am fin possession of perfect health, and a great many medals won in different athletic events. I can now run race and finish in fine condition, whereas before I started on the right diet, I would find myself in a faint at the end of a race.
 Formerly I had more or less nervous trouble and severe headaches I am glad to say since using Grape-Nuts and Pos tum Food Coffee. have forgotten what a headache feels like. My heart is in perfect condition, whereas while I was using ordinary coffee it would not stand the heavy strain. This statement is ab- solutely true, and do not object to your publishing 1t, for it may bring back health and strength to some poor being suffering from i'll health. caused by the use of improper food"
 There Is a reason for this; in the first place, ordinary coffee will show it's effects somewhat in the nervous system-fre- quently in weakening of the heart or in stomach troubles, which prevents one from obtaining the strength and value of food. It is. therefore, necessary to quit the use of this drug. and in its place use Postum Cereal Food Coffee and Grape Nuts Food.
 They were both invented by food ex- pert and are made at the famous pure food factories of the Postum Cereal Co.,, Ltd, at Battle Creek, Mich. This food and the food drink are both made for a definite purpose and there are thousands Of users throughout the world that can testify. from practical experience. that the theory is borne out by the facts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
mAather Conditions.

rFor past twenty-four hours.l Generally fair weather has prevailed Tn aastern districts but the disturbance mention ad as oyer Southern Texas yesterday has ,ooysd northeastward now forming very decided storm center over West Tennessee; it has caused very general rains from the east sIone of the Rockies to Mississippi and Hi nois and from the Gulf coast northward, the oi1faU heinz heavy to excessive in middle a western cotton districts, and will cause rains % in this region tonight. though an s area oi , 1 is giving fair weather throughout the West. with clearing cooler over the Great Plains and will doubtless cause clearing eon- day.
 Cotton Region Bulletin. IT s. Department Of Agriculture For ,Se 24 hours ending at a. m.. 75th Me- ridian time
 MONTGOMERY, Ala, Oct. I2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Mississippi.
 bIuf, Ark, 2.26; Brlnkley, Ark S.s2; For rest Ark 2 co: Texarkana, Ark, I.70; Prescott, Ark, 2 co: Hazlehurst. Miss. l.7o; Mansfield, La, 2 10; Minden, La. 8. 70; Mon roe, La, l96: Shreveport La, 2.29; Long, ''e"' 1N'' ' FRANK P. CHAFFRE.
 Section Director, Weather Bureau
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Retail Druggists Association.

Buffalo, Oct. 12.-The National Retail Druggists Association today elected James W. Seely, Detroit, president; Thos. V. WooteIi, Chicago. secretary and R. H Vitt St. Louis treasurer The executive committee was instructed to adopt the Worcester plan with certain notifications suggested and it was empowered to place the plan in effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
UNDER A $1O,OOO BOND
LOUIS TURNER BOUND OVER BY
 RECORDER
Believed to Be "Jack the Slapper'' Whose Operations Have So Aroused Mobile-Baldwin
 Court House Matter.

Mobile. Oct. 12.-(spscial.) )-Louis Turn CT aged IS. was committed for trial be- fore the City Court under bona or $lo', 900 tonight after a hearing lasting six ana He was charged with an assault to rav- ish Miss Katie Dumas on the night of September 21. The young woman made dramatic Republication of the accused in the crowded court room and another sensation was provided when both the State and defense's evidence disclosed that her assailant had freely used ether on her and two other female occupants A very strong case was made against Turner who is now believed to be the original of the rnuch-hunted Jack. The Slapper." supposed for several months to be a negro. Since Turner's arrest all the shaping nutrages have ceased.
 The School Board of Mobile County to- day passed strong preamble and resolu- thanking the Mobile County members of the Convention and all those friends who stood by Mobile in saving her school thousand copies of the resolutions to be distributed by the local campaign com mittee, and making an appropriation of $!5 to pay the expense of such distribu- tion.
 There was considerable excitement at Daphne, the late county seat of Baldwin County, yesterday and this afternoon over
 
 morning, got inside the jail and began to dismantle that building preparing to remove what could be removed to Bay Minette the new county seat During the day all the books and records of .ths County were removed to Bay Minette with the exception of those of the sher. iff's office and the office records Of tho Circuit Court Clerk, both of whom served notice on the removers not to touch their office belongings Persons opposed to the court house removal came to the city this morning on the Heroine, ostensibly to stop what they termed the high-hand- ed action of the removers. but while 1t Is known the sheriff got legal advice 1t can rot be ascertained whether any other le- have a bill in chancery which they say they will fight to the bitter end. It was rumored in the city this afternoon that there had been fight at Daphne about the matter, but this could not be veri- fled as Daphne has no telegraphic com munication and is only reached by boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

rectness. But even with all these ob- vious shortcomings, the students will
 and readableness from newspaper writ ing which they will miss from the more formal, more correct, but less vital writ ing which is composed in more leisurely and self-censcieus fashion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Students want Their Money.

Constantinople, Oct. 12.-The Ottoman students in Paris, who are generally secret agents of the Turkish Government have telegraphed to the Sultan demand ing the immediate payment of their allow ances. Otherwise they threaten to launch an agitation which will endanger the throne.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
DANGER SIGNALS!
State Secretary H. F. Williams Will

State Secretary H. F. Williams VIII
 Speak at Y. M. c. A. Today.
 At the local Young Mems Christian As sociation this afternoon at 3:3O o'clock an interesting service will be held. MT. Ii. F. Williams, the efficient State Secretary of Alabama, with headquarters in Bir- mingham. will deliver an address to men on the subject of Danger Signals" Mir Williams is an evangelist with rare pow CT. and he has been greatly used in lead ing men into higher and better lives.
 The service will also include some spe- cial music in charge of MT. w. l.. Van Pelt. which will be source of pleasure to those who attend. Mir. w. F. Chris ton. a popular baritone. will sing solo.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Death of Rev. G. S. Mott.

New York. Oct. 12-Rev George S. Mott, who succeeded the late Colonel Elliot F. Shepard as president of the American Sabbath Union, died at East Orange. N. J.. today. He was author of numerous religious works
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

We have just received lot of Mocha and Java Coffee in one, two and three-pound tins; prices, 35, 70 and $1.OO. We recommend this cof- fee to be superior to anything here tofore sold at this price.
 ALABAMA GROCERY CO.,,
 39 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
The storthing Opened.

Christiana, Oct. 12.-The Premier. J. w. c. Steen, opened the storthlng today. The Kings message contained nothing of in interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

MT. f4 F.. Williams Of 5nmihgh ham. State Secretary of the Young Mems Christian Associations of Alabama. ar rived in the city last evening and will speak at the Association rooms this af- ternoon at half past three o'clock.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

The best Canadian Maple Syrup can be had in quarts, half-gallon and gallon cans at the Alabama Gro cery Co.,, 39 Commerce St.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
susnectad PlapnA Victim.

Glasglow, Oct 12.-A Lascar, suspected of being a sufferer from the plague landed here today from the British steamer Bavaria from Bombay
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Who is the Roman KniehtP

The ten first correct answers sent to The Advertiser will receive $1O0 apiece Who the Roman Knight and where he made his first appearance? adv-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

It has been reported to the police that some one has been entering the office of the Water Works on Monroe Street and stealing therefrom pieces of brass. It Is thought to be the work of small ne- gro boys.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
New York Registration.

New York. Oct. 12-The total of the first days registration of voters in this city yesterday was 231, ,OS5. In 1900 it was 251, ,S1S
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
New State Ioan,

Copenhagen, Oct. 12.-The Landsthng today passed a bill authorizing a new State loan.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

In the Recorders Court yesterday af- ternoon J. H. Stuckey was fined $50 and costs for carrying a concealed pistol
 Robert Hall paid 8 and costs for being asleep on the streets.
 Bob Jackson was fined $50 and costs for larceny of clothes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Remarks.

Day temperatures somewhat lower in Little Rock and Oklahoma districts: rains general, except none in Montgomery and eastern dis tricts being heavy to excessive in portions of Indian Territory, Southern and Eastern Ar kansas, Southeastern Texas, Northeastern Lou isiana, Western Tennessee and South-Central
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
THE OCTOBER TERM.
City Court Will Begin Its Grinding
 Tomorrow.

The grand jury for the October term of the City Court will meet tomorrow at noon In the City Court room: Immediate ly after being sworn the jury will be charged by Associate Judge w. H. Thom- as and it will >then proceed to business.
 The civil division of the City Court, Judge Sayre presiding, will also convene Monday morning in the Circuit Court room.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
Serious Runaway.

Runaways occur frequently in Alabama. The Advertisers Accident Policy remu. neIates handsomely for injuries received from results of such an accident
 adV-tf.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Sam Campbell of Tallapoosa County. was sent to jail in default of bond yes terday by United States Commissioner Fillmore. Campbell is charged with illicit distilling.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
A Marriage License.

A marriage license was issued late yes terday afternoon to James M. Hall and Susie Hendrix.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
In Montgomery.

Hon. E. w. Pettus will speak in this city on Friday, October 18th. The public is invited to attend.
 Charles B. Teasley. Chairman County Campaign Committee. Oct. 4-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

Never Defeated in Battle. The Roman Knight is a wonder. adv-tf
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
. Indicates rise. Indicates fall.
River Forecast.

rha coosa and Alabama will remain station. ar1, tonight: the upper Coosa will show rapid rises sunday. the lower Coosa rising slightly and the Alabama remaining nearly stationary
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
ARRESTED FOR ASSAULT.
Arthur Davidson and D. Dees Had
 Fight.

Arthur Davidson was arrested at 9:SO to murder Davidson and D. Dees are said to have quarreled, and Davidson, so Dees claims. drew a knife and cut at him. His shirt was ripped, but the knife did not penetrate the flesh. Dees then knocked Davidson down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13

woman with e past never refuses pres ant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-10-13
PUBLIC SPEAKING.
In Behalf of the Ratification of the
 New Constitution.


 The State Democratic Campaign Com mittes announces the following appoint merts for Constitution ratification Hon. John B. Knox-opelika, Monday. October. 14; Lafayette, Monday night October IA; Oneonta. Monday. October H : Union Springs, Monday, Octobsr g; Troy, Tuesday. October %; Ozark. Wednesday, October 30; Dothaan, Thursday, October S1; Birmingham, Thursday night, October Hon. T. L. Bulger-wedowee, Monday, tober i4; Rockford. Wednesday. October l6.
 Hon; Geo. A; sorrell-Rockford. Mon Hon. J. F. Graham-Ashville, Monday, October 14.
 Senator E. W. Pettus--Huntsville. Tuesday, October 15; Montgomery. Friday. Hon. J. N. Miller-Monroeville. We'd nesday. October Is.
 Gen: Geo. P; Harrison-Rockford. Fri- day, October Is. day, October 1s; Selma, Wednesday. De- Col. William W. Brandon-selma. We'd nesday. October 1s; Athens, Saturday. Hon. wiilIam Richardson-stevens Saturday, October 26-
 Hon. E. A. Graham and Terry Richard son-Prattville. Tuesday night, October 18th.
 Oscar w. Underwood,
 Chairman. Public speaking, in behalf of the rati- fication of the new Constitution, has been announced for the Second Congressional District as follows:
 Hon. R. M. Cunningham-Andalus October 18th; Evergreen, October 17th. Hon. E. M. Robinson, at the court house, Daphne. Monday night, October 18th.
 Geo. W. Jones, Chairman Second Congressional District Campaign Committed.
The courier., 1901-08-10

Died. on Wednesday afternoon, at st.
Elizabeth's hospital, Paul c. Hunger,
aged twenty three years. Two weeks
ago Mr.. Hunger returned from an out.
ing in Kansas, where he was injured
while playing base ball. Soon more
serious symptoms developed. and surg.
ical operation was decided upon after a
consultation Of physicians. He was not
strong enough to rally from the opera
tion. and expired on Wednesday at 1:D
o'clock. Mr.. Hunger was young man
Of exceptional ability. Graduated from
the high school in '97, he later received
his diploma from the university college
Of law and was admitted to the bar in
Lancaster county. He was a member
OF the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity.
was president of the High School Alum
nj association, and OF the young mems
republican club. Funeral services were
held at the home of his parents. Twenty
fourth and Randolph streets, on Friday
morning