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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
KILLING ON CROSSING
MRS. LIZZIE MISTER STRUCK BY
 AN ENGINE.
It is Said That She Wore a Sun bonnet and Did Not See or Hear the Approaching
 Train.

Mobile, Nov. 5.-(Special )-Mrs. Lizzie Nester, aged 40 years, was struck and instantly killed a few minutes after F o'clock today at the Washington Avenue crossing of the Louisville and Nashville railroad some miles south of the city. The train had blown twice for the crossing when the woman drove upon the track to had been shut off some distance before reaching the crossing for a down grade at that point.
 The passenger train struck the woman who was seated in the wagon, killing her instantly as well as her horse and smash ing the wagon. The woman and horse were knocked about two hundred feet. Both were horribly mangled.
 Mrs. Nester lived about five miles south of the city where she conducted a small truck farm, the product of which she sold in the city. She was returning from one of her daily peddling trips when she drove upon the railroad and met the most hor- rible death. It is said she had on sun bonnet and did not hear the train nor see 1t.
 James White. one-legged fisherman, lin. was found in the Louisville and Nash vile yard last night with his left leg cut off and the thigh of the stump fractured White said that be was in a hurry to get to the smack and got in between freight cars when the engines struck the cars. throwing him to the ground, the cars passing over his leg.
 Per steamer John Wilson from Boca del Tore. 1t is learned that Colombian in renew hostilties. The American owned launch reported impressed by the insur- gents is now understood to belong to krauss. Mann, Bradden x Co.,, of Bocas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

most startling events of the exhibition took place when this bull made a charge on "FaJero." He carried his head very low and one of his horns entered the ground for about eight inches, throwing him straight up in the air standing on his head where he remained for about five seconds. The two matadors then as- saved to place the banderillos, Manuel Gallega, taking first place. He managed to get the barbs in but in attempting to escape the bull he was caught and thrown to the ground. It looked as though he surely would be killed and besides having his costume almost torn off him he re- ceived two quite serious wounds, one on the left knee and the other in the fieshy part of the same leg He was retired from the ring and given medical atten- tion. The bull was finally killed by the other matador. who plainly showed his nervousness by a desire to do the work quickly. The fourth bull was on a par with the rest and kept things lively until he was finally killed. Dr. Trevino, who Is attending the three men who were in 1ured. states that although their wounds are quite painful they will not necessarily prove serious and that his patients should be fully recovered in three weeks or so. The attendance was exceptionally large and many foreigners and tourists were present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

CHICAGO Nov. 5.-Bullish foreign news of many sorts today revived the wheat pit after a lethargy of several months and also helped other grain markets. December wheat closed l@lB higher, December corn % up and De- cember oats i9 advanced. Provisions closed 2lad5c to 5971zc up.
 pointed to better prices and more active trade for some time to come. Slightly improved bles from Liverpool Paris and Antwerp. based supposedly upon the recent rise here were the initial influences for the advance. There was continued independent strength in the corn situation and this gave an added impetus to wheat. December opened only shade higher or these factors but rose steadily through out the session. Many shorts who have tried to bear the market were forced to buy in at a loss and turned bulls when news arrived of shortages in the Russian and Argentine crops and of the removal of the import duty on wheat into Mexico of BOG bushel Sales to Mexico were reported and just before the close of the session came reports of a decline scare. December and May both pulled by professionals and sold at differ ence of just 3c. December closed strong, 0 1 b advanced at 72a. Local receipts were 2l l2 cars three of contract; Minneapolis and Du- luth reported 9I9 cars. making a total for the three points of lI3l against 1. 09 last week.
 Primary shipments were heavy at 3,2S7. 900 bushels compared with ,250,o00 last week Seaboard clearances were only l32. oou bushels.
 Corn was active during most of the session with a strong undertone. Commission houses were buyers and the selling mainly bv longs taking profits. December opened 1s9k higher and advanced fairly strong cash markets. One of two prominent longs let go their lines and this encouraged short selling again. On sales to points which heretofore have been sellers in this market there a reaction and scurrying among the shorts. On the rise there seemed to be as much corn when prices were considerably lower. Crop reports continued unsatisfactory and there Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
SYNOD AT HUNTSVILLE.
The Cumberland Presbyterians Con-
 clude Annual Session.

Huntsville, Nov. 5.-(SpeciaL)-The an- nual session of the Alabama Synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church ad- journed today after a four days meeting.
 The Monday session of the Synod was called to order by Secretary Witherspoon. Devotional services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Nation, after which the regu- lar order of business was taken up. Grat- flying reports were received from the Presbyterial secretaries and all standing committees. An interesting address was delivered by Rev. J. T. Miller, Home Mis- sion Secretary, showing the work that is being done here at home. At Il o'clock the daily sermon was delivered by Rev. T. B. Haynie. "Our Country Churches, How Snail We Help Them?" was the subject of discussions in the afternoon and J. T. Fulks. Pastoral Work, What Is It and What Does It Accomplish?' was discussed by Revs. J. w. Caldwell and J. T. Cooper.
 The evening session was opened by 6 discussion of the Sabbath School Inter ests by Revs. J. s. Bridges and ;. M. Bennett introduction of a resolution that the Cumberland Presbyterian ministers of the State take an active part in the cam paigns for temperance and endorsing par ticularly the Anti-Saloon League. At least a dozen short speeches were made on this subject. The discussion was caused by the last paragraph endorsing the Anti-Saloon League several ministers contending that the Synod might just as well officially endorse the prohibition party as any other temperance society The resolution was finally adopted in its entirety.
 The Woman's Missionary Society spent a most interesting day. Miss Frances McGhee, the Field Secretary, was present and delivered an address on the work of the young ladies in the missionary field
 Mrs Lyons, returned missionary from Japan gave a practical illustration of the customs of the people of that little Kingdom. She and two young ladies at tired themselves in Japanese costume. the young ladies going through the core mony of paying a Japanese call. Mrs Lyons acting as hostess
 The meeting of the Synod has been most pleasant The next annual meeting will be held in Sheffield on the first of November. 1902.
 Several Huntsville capitalists departed last night for Cincinnati and Baltimore to meet capitalists who have become inter ested in the plan to build an electric rail- road from this city to Monte Sano It is believed that some definite step will be taken at the approaching meeting
 The really clever man never takes 1t for granted that all othes people are fools.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
THE BULLS WERE FIERCE.
And the Tourists Got the Worth of
 Their Money.

Monterey News.
 The bull fight yesterday at the Santa Lucia bull ring was the most stirring and best, judging from the number of startling events which occurred, that has been witnessed in Monterey in many years. Never before have such fierce and active bulls been pitted against the skill of men in the arena of this city and more than half of the time the hearts of the spectators were in their mouths because of the many and narrow escapes from what appeared almost certain death. As 1t was, three men were injured, two of whom it was at first thought, were se- riously hurt The bulls were from the
 'Guaname" range in Durango, which has established such a reputation for the production of it's fighting stock. They were all black in color and com bined the tierceness and blood-thirsti- ness of a Bengal tiger with the feetness and jumping abilities of deer. They were extremely large and powerful and in clearing the inclosure frequently jumped almost into the spectators in the grand stand The first bulll caught one of the picadores in the middle of the ring and killed his horse on the first charge, having gored him through the lungs. The banderillas were then placed and one of the two matadors ordered to finish the animal. after many efforts to find vital spot which proved unavailing, although the matador showed great strength. the judges ordered the animal lasOOed and put out of his misery
 The second bull came into the ring on dead run. and soon had picadores and toreros running in every direction, trying to avoid him. One of the picadores. Ala nacio Carranza. finally made stand be- force the furious animal, and horse and man were bowled over by the first charge The bull struck the horse with such force that one of his horns pierced clean through the animals neck. The plca- dor recieved a three-inch wound in his right leg although it was protect ed by an iron covering. It looked Tor a moment as though the man would be killed as the bull could not disen- gage his horn from the horse ana was tramping on both horse and man lie finally extrieated himself and was at tracted away from where CarrahZa was pinned down under the dead horse The banderillas were placed ana Inalauor ManUe! Gallega, came forWarn l1 uo lh9 killing. To show his bravery Sklll ana self confidence, he ordered the otnSC toreros from the ring; whlch met "ttn !S VociferOus applause His work Wlln the ''muleta' was excellent and after three well directed strokes he managed to get his animal down when it was put out or it's misery The third bull was tne s'"[
 did can be taken as a criterion lie lie was a trihe undersized as compared eG i'm S sae hS m9de up in strength and iercencss Ea charged Pig PisadoF dor hdrIe AISjo Jaime El Nene" and tossed if oGfn bay h9rss mS6 u'lj unigbnI Ii1' no more than feather In failing Jaime lit squarely upon the top of his head and for few seconds frdS, was tSs unconscious zie was remove hn,'gb, rom tht 'he ne had had Seg Seen seriously injured. One of the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
R. M. Scale 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 5.-Liverpoors course today was distinct disappointment to those who have been influenced to buy on cold weather forecasts, and probably a correspond ing surprise even to pronounced bears. Yester- days cables indicated a revival of confidence and reported better demand from the conti- nent.
 Under the circumstances there were few prepared for a decline of 6-64d in the Eng fish market occurred today, the of which was ascribed to the excitement over frost having abated and aside from this the information that MT. Neill would issue his manifesto tomorrow estimating the crop at l ,25O. 900 bales, possibly great deal more doubtless cut figure in precipitating prices The action of Liverpool alone sufficient to discourage traders on the long side here but the fact that with all the cold weather predictions no freezing temperatures ported in the belt. resulted in free desire to liquidate recent purchases which forced prices steadily downward. Closing quotations about l6 points under yesterday.
 With the unfavorable change in the market spot offerings increased and served to estab- fish easier tone generally.
 The impression prevails that frost such as has occurred so far. has not been sufficiently severe to injure the crop and as the country Is disposed to renew its eagerness to sell, much of the feeling that was growing favor ably to the market has disappeared
 Until more stability is exhibited in the spot department prices will continue subject to a prompt recession from any periods of improve ment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
On Tracks of Counterfeiters.

The police have made an important ar rest in a negress here and 1t is believed that they are on the track of parties who put in circulation a large amount of sprious coins. dimes, quarters and half dollars, being found in her possession and about her abode. The police are now after her husband who is believed manu- factures the coins and puts them into circulation, through the woman. The negress is said to have been under sus- picion for a few days and her abode was watched and today when she returned she was placed under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
H. 6 B. Beers's Cotton Letter.
ISnecial to The Advertiser. l


 NEW ORLEANS, Nov. 5.--The practicable absence of killing frost last night influenced the Liverpool market unfavorably and market in sympathy opened I24i4 points lower. Notwithstanding there was consider able covering values declined 4d5 points ad- ditional later. on the heavy receipts fair weather and rising temperatures, closing at a net loss of I7ql9 points on the day The official prediction is for frost tonight in Ala bama, Mississippi, North and South Carolina and Georgia. Heavy in Northern Georgia and possibly light frost in the interior of extreme Northern Florida Should killing frost ma terialize in the above States. it will do a minimum amount of damage. the crop in these sections Is already assured. Texas looks as if it will escape the frost, the cold wave is moving eastward and since that State makes a top crop the prospects are that the plant will continue to make until checked by a good freeze. The movement is liberal scale spots are in a weak position and spec ulation is restricted, therefore the chances are values will recede further, unless receipts de crease materially European textile trade soon revives decidedly
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
TO AID SILK CULTURE.
Secretary Anxious to Give It Thor
 ough Trial.

OuRn 1rlal.
 Washington Special to Chicago Record
 Secretary Wilson of the Department of Agriculture is determined to revive in terest in the cultivation of silk worms and mulberry trees in che United States, and the sum of $10,0O0, which he has ask ed Congress to give him to develop silk culture in the United States for a pre- liminary test and Investigation, will be spent with a view of interesting every man and woman in the country who has some spare tims for the work in the planting of mulberry trees and the care of silk worms.
 If the appropriation asked for is grant ed Secretary Wilson will turn his atten- ton hrst to the South, on account of the large amount of cheap labor to be pro- cured there. If the results in the South are at all satisfactory then the men, wo- men and even the children will be ap- pealed to by the government to lend hand in establishing a new industry.
 After Congress authorizes the start, said Secretary Wilson, "I shall be ready to furnish the necessary supplies to any one wishing to make the experiment of silk culture. The work is about all done in the spring and if my plans carry, by next spring every member of Congress Will have at his disposal fifty mulberry trees to be given away to his constitu- ents. l think 1t likely that l shall call upon Booker T. Washington to help me al the start through his great industrial SC hool at Fuskegee, Ala. He is ready there to take hold of the experiment and do much in a short time in educating the public in silk culture
 So Tar as l am concerned I know silk culture can be made success in this country. People laughed at me when I sad the beet sugar industry would be a success but it Is a suco ess, and the total yield this year will be 2O0G tons of su- gar, We are growing excellent tea rlants in this country today and preparing tea Tor the market in an absolutely clean out the tramping of perspiring chean la bor upon the leaves. The Yankee ran surmount almost any obstacle, and he immediately improves almost any idea or industry he imports" N
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Tn 1he Financial World
New Orleans Spot Cotton.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 5.-There WAS 6 fairly active movement in spot cotton today upon the basis of l-lec lower, the sales of the day footing up 3.e0o bales of spot and 3. 5oC to arrive. Quotations reduced ll6c.
 Developments today in the market for con tracts were somewhat startling and evinced clearly the lack of strength of sentiment in the trade. The advent of killing frost through. out the belt had been heralded by the dull element as an absolutely certain forerunneT of higher prices. The talent was astonished therefore, when 1t learned that the frost had materialized. but that prices the other side had simultaneously taken a shnrp down. ward plunge. The opening showed a decline of I2ml6 points and values gave way slow ly to the end that net losses for the day of " points each on November and December and l 8 points each on the other months were re- corded.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Synod Meets in Birmingham.

Because of the fire today in Livingston, Ala. at which place the Presbyterian Synod of Alabama was to have been held, the members of that organization came to Birmingham this afternoon, and the Synod is in session here. The opening sermon was preached by Rev. Neal An derson of Montgomery. About fifty members will be here altogether, and the session promises to be an interesting one. The change of location caused little upset to the program, but by tomorrow 1t is expected that everything will be un- der way and the same good that would have resulted in Livingston will follow in this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
WILEY AT MARION.
Splendid Address Made by the Mont
 gomery Orator.

Marion, Nov. 5.-(Special.) .)-Hon. A. A Wiley. Congressman from the Second Dis trict. spoke in the court house Monday to a good audience in the interest of the ratification of the new Constitution. His speech was one of the best Perry has had and has done much good. He con fined himself in the main to the suffrage plaink and made it so clear there could be no objection raised. He literally tore Shelley Johnston and Denson into shreds on their inconsistency. Stewart, Tayloe and Greer are canvassing the County thoroughly and report good audiences and that all opposition. if any has ever ex- isted, has waned. They are also assured that the people will turn out and vote,
 Judge Moore resumed his duties hsre Monday. He held court for Judge Ander- son in Clarke County last week.
 The grand jury returned tiftY-seven true bills. ten of which were for murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

constant talk of feeding the next crop to stock. December advanced to 691aa69 at one time and closed firm, < higher at 5sh. Receipts were 4S cars.
 Oats were nervous and active under the in f1uence of corn. The cash situation improved, receipts were small and commission houses were buyers. prominent bull operator did much to advance the market by his heavy purchases. December, which opened un- changed. advanced with but slight reaction cars.
 Provisions ruled heavy early in the day, in fuenced by lower prices for hogs Prices were lower all around and there some depi es- sion as the result of selling by packers. Later there was a demand by shorts based partly on the grain situation and January pork closed 21td5c up at Sl4.e2h. January lard 5@7h up at s6 55@s 57A. and January ribs 2h G5c higher at S767h
 The leading futures ranged as follows:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
COMMITTEE TO MEET FINAL CONFERENCE BEFORE
 THE ELECTION. General Pettus and Colonel benson Meet on the Stump at Linden and the Senator Gets Best
 of Argument.

R,rminsham. Nov. 5.-(SpeciaL)-Ine rneetine of the State Democratic Comnot, fee for Ratification, called last week. WI, he held in this city at noon tomorrow anu all members who are not on the stump are expected to be on hand. The opgecl ,nf the meeting is to discuss the situatioh as to the campaign and arrange plans for the final wind up. At the neaoquar- sers of the Campaign Committee Tn tnls city the best of reports are gwen out. Marengo County is claimed now apso- 1utelv in favor of ratification. The oe- hate yesterday at Linden between United States Senator E. w. Pettus and Col w. H. Denson oI Birmingham was an event of the campaign. and Senator Pet tus Is said to have gotten the best or the talks.
 In Jefferson Couney Chairman Henry R Cray says that there is no doubt but That the county will go for ratification. Much work will be done during the bal ance of the campaign in Bessemer, where the people want a new county and the leaders of the movement are taking sides with the anti-ratificationists. Mayor Drennen spoke tonight at Sayreton and last night at New Castle, both times ad- dressing an audience of miners. Hon. Richard H. Clarke of Mobile will speak in Bessemer Thursday night. and it is believed that he will offset some Of the feeling there against the ratification on account of the new county campaign.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Liverpool Cotton Futures.
Local Cotton Market.
Cotton at the Ports.

NEW oRLEANS-Easy; ordinary, 5 l5l6i good ordinary, 6 7i6; low middling. 7: mid 77s; receipts. Is.574; stock, l79, i6o.
 GALVESTON-Steady; middling, 7H; sales MOBlLE-Nominal; mfiddling, 7k: receipts 2, sos; stock, 24, 660.
 SAVANNAH-Quiet; middling, 7h; sales 6S7; receipts l2.727; stock. IA, ASA.
 CHARLESToN-Quiet middlng, "A; sales 100; receipts, 3.7ls; stock, l5el5.
 WILMINGTON-Firm; middling. 7h; re NoRFoLK-Holiday; receipts, 4575; stock 379i6.
 BALTIMoRE-Holilday; stock. 4.25I
 BOSTON-Quiet: midding. l5-l6 net re ceipts, l36; gross, TOY.
 PHILADELPHIA-Holid stock. 2,3l9. ST. LOUIS-Quiet; middiing, 711; receipts 7o6; stock, 43.476.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

the heirs of Mrs. Johnson are said to be to the estate of MT. Stat ham. The heirs of the late Mrs. John son in this city are H. V. Johnson, Mrs. Pearl Sanders. Mrs. T. J. O'Brien and Mrs. M. Walker. H. V. Johnson leaves tomorrow for New York to prosecute the with General Gartrell.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Heirs to Large Estate.

Two months ago Frank G. Statham, formerly of Greensboro. Ala, died in Johannesburg, South Africa, leaving a fortune. so it is stated of $3,0OO,0Oo. The affairs of the dead man are in the hands of General Gartrell of Atlanta, Ga., and he is now making full investigation into the matter. Mrs. Wiley D. Johnson,
 who died in this city about three years ago, was a sister of MT. Stratham, and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
St. Louis Provisions.

ST. LOUIS. Nov 5.-Flour-Frmer; winter patents. S3 4o0355; extra fancy and straight, S3G3.I5; clear S2.75Q2 90.
 Whiskey-Steady at Sl 30.
 Dry salted meats-Boxed in demand but steady; extra shorts, SS. S.I2R; clear ribs, S8 25 clear sides, S8 50.
 Bacon-Boxed steady; extra shorts. S9; clear ribs, S9. I212; clear sides, S9. 37l2.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Sumner an Applicant.

M T. Sumner, County Surveyor, will be an applicant for the vacant State Land Commissionership. The vacancy caused by the death of MT. E.. H. Lawrence promises to be much-sough-after prize. The announcement that Governor, Jelks will only appoint an experienced land man to the position leads Mir. Sumner to feel confident of getting the job.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06

had a with some of the men fin the wagon with Mrs Owen. Getting his 36-calibre Win chester he fired into the company. saying that he intended to kill
 Other reports ale that he said he would kill the hrst white person he The lady had her baby in her arms at the time of the shooting. Much indignation is felt and lynchng is probable if the negro Is caught.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-06
Cincinnati Provisions.

CINCINNATI. Nov 5.-F1our-Firm and higher at S3G3.25; family. S2. 45q2 70. Lard-Quiet at S8. AS.
 Bulk meats-Quiet at SS. 37h. Racon-Easy at Se SO whiskey. sl.3o for finished goods. Sugar-Firm,