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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Dr.. Kerfoot ARain Very Ill,

Atlanta. June 2O.-The condition of pr. F. H. KerfoOt. Corresponding Secretary of the Baptist Home Mission Board. has again become very critical. From the rooms of the Home Mission Board the following statement by the attending phy- sician was furnished tonight: After two weeks of favorable progress Dr. Kerfoot has experienced second attack of acute rheum 3tism, involving several of the larg- CT joints of the upper and lower eXtremi- ties High fever has returned and today he sank into a stupor, alternating with restless delirium. due to uremic po'son- ing. His condition is again Fegarde as very serious. as much so as at any former time"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Respite Cannot Be Granted.

Guthrie. o. T., June 20.-United States Attorney Mcclure today notified Acting Governor Grimes that the re- spite ordered by Governor Jenkins from Washington for James Brummitt and George Barclay, under sentence of death for murder, cannot be granted, because of lack of Jurisdiction of the Acting Governor. President Mckinley refuses to interfere and unless the at- torneys for the defendants can get a stay of execution the men will be hanged on June 27.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Caused His own Cremation.

Bennington, H.. June 2S-At Bro kaw. this County, yesterday. T. J. Reece. a farm haEd. shot John Young. a prominent farmer, seriously wound ing him. and then set fire to a straw stack. killed himself and was cremat- ed. Reece suddenly appeared at the Young home and without warning opened fire. The other members nf the family had narrow escapes. Reece then ran from the house and no trace of him could be found until his partly consumed body was found in tke burn ing strsw-stack today. It is believed be suddenly went insane.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Raardnn is Annniftad

Kansas City, June 2o-A verdict of &C., quittal was brought in tonight in the case of M. D. Beardon. fornapr Bonner Springs (kansas) postmaster, He was tried on charge of having written to Frank Warner. a Bonner Springs banker, with dynamite unless the banker placed Sl,00O tn gold atAa designated spot. Bear don took the stand today in his own de- fsnse and admitted finding the bag, tak- ing 1t and being confronted by guard, who showed a shotgun in his face Curl- osity and nothing else. he declaree. prompted him to take the sack. He had seen 1t by mere accident.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
TT IS PERPETUAL.
Chancellor Cook So Decides as tc
 Nashville Street Car Franchise.

OhnuCCAON 0uOA SO 0SSAQcS do LU
 Nashville Street Car Franchise.
 Nashville, Tenn, June 20.-Chancel- Tor Cook has decided that the Nash vile Railway has a perpetual ownsr- ship in the streets of Nashville. The question was the paramount issue in the last municipal campaign and Mayor Head was elected because of his opposition to the contention of the Street Railway Company. Suits were instituted shortly after Mayor Head was inducted into office to obtain a re- vocation of the charter of the integral lines composing the Nashville Railway upon the ground that the Nashville Railway which succeeded the United Electric Railway under foreclosure had never obtained the consent of the city to transfer of the street franchises as required by law.
 The Chancellor held that the consent of the city was not essential to the en- joyment of a franchise which the United Electric Road held in perpetuity and could assign or transfer without restriction.
 The case will be appealed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Railroad Changes.

Salt Lake, Utah, June 20.-Announce- msnts will be issued from Southern Pacific headquarters this week that E. H. Fitzhuph will be general man ager and J. 4 Herbert general super intendent of fl system. Mir. Fitzhugh was formerly eral manager of the Central Vermont Railroad. MT. Her bert comes from St. Louis, where he was general superintendent of the Iron Mountain system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
THE IYNoHINa AT BENTON.
Little Excitement Caused by the
 Event Wednesday Night.

Benton, La, June 2e-There is little excitement here over the lynching of the two negroes, Smith and Midland, last night It Is claimed that the two men were leaders of a secret order. and had whites. 4 mob composed of sab bout 201 men quietly surrounded the parish Jail At midnight last night, and, securing ad- mittsnce. led the two negroes out Into the in which to pray. The two men were then swung up to a nearby tree, their bodies hanging until noon today. McI4and met his fate stoicaIly. .t
 Prince Edwards. the negro who killed John Gray Foster. is still at large. ai- though every effort is being made to ap- prehend him Unless Edwards Is caught, 1t is believed that there will be no 2urs ther violence offered the dozen or more negro prisoners who are now confined in tail charged with complicity in the mur- der of Foster
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Race Trouble in Oklahoma.

Guthrie, O. T., June 20,-Deputy United States Marshal Sisson was call ed to Glencoe, on the Eastern Okla homa Railroad, this afternoon by a race difficulty at that place. The United States marshals were notified this morning by the Santa Fe authori- ties that the citizens of Glencoe had threatened to use force to run out a gang of forty negroes employed to raise the grade at that point. The citizens of Glencoe have a rule that allows no colored man to live or visit in that vil- la10
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Stone on the New Party.

Kansas City, Mo, June 20.--W. J. Stone. Vice Chairman of the Democrat ic National Committee and National Committeeman from Missouri, said to- day of the "allied third party move ment," started in Kansas City yester- day: 1T do not think it amounts to anything. For the most part 1t is made up of men who have been disappointed in political ambitions, men who have a grievance or crave leadership
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Trial of Thomas c. Barker.

New York. June 20.-The case of Thomas G. Barker. charged with shoot ing Rev MT. Keller at Arlington. N. J., last February. will go to the jury In Jersey City tomorrow about 3 o'clock. A verdict may reasonably be expected before night. Today. MT. Keller's de- hiGls of the allegations of MT. and Mrs. Barker were spoken in a loud. firm t,ne. and when asked # the all legged outrage was the reason MT. Bar ker left the church, he shouted out the No" so that 1t rang through the court room and through the corridors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Suspicion Points to Wife.

Evansville, Ind, June 20--There is great excitement at Gentryville, a small town in Spencer County, over the death of George Walters. aged 26. Late yesterday he was found dead in his home. His wife says he commit ted suicide. Neighbors who heard the husband and wife uqarelling refuse to accept the theory of suicide. The cor oner is Investigating. It is said Mrs. Walters insisted on the body being buried without the inquest, but the off, cials refused.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Roth Killed in Duel.

Atlanta, Ga. June 20.-A special fo The Constitution from Waynesboro, Miss. says: A. M. Leary and q. l.. Davis engaged in a duel today in which both were insts ntly killed. The trouble arose as the result ot a family feud. Davis. who owned a Ig licensed distillery. oOened fire on Leary with a pistol. He fired three times. After Leary was down he fired a shot with a pistol, killing Da.vis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Latter from Beresford.

London. June 2.-The Daily Mail pub fishes a letter from Rear Admiral Lord Charles Beresford to a correspondent complaining of the want of proper strength and efficiency in Great Britaln's Mediterranean fleet. He further says that he had communicated his views on the proper authorities in as strong and clear Anglo-Saxon as he can.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
On Track of Counterfeiters.

Mexico City, June 2O.-The police are said to have discovered the house where so many American dollars have been counterfeited lately ana to be on track of the counterfeiters. The crim- inals have hidden their dies aad tools. but they will doubtless be unearthed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
DEVELOPED INTO CUSTER.
Oil Well at Sour Lake Blew On the
 Cap.

gently bored by the Guffey Petroleum Company developed into gusher unex- pectedly this afternoon. There was a WeIl-founded rumor last week that a heavy flow of oil had been struck, but the drillers ceased to work. the well was capped and all information was refused. This afternoon at o'clock the cap was blown from the well and the oil shot up forty feet in the air. The well is within plain view of a big hotel and the gal ieries are covered with people watching it. The oil is of the heavy variety and about the same quality as that found at Beaumont, which Is fifteen miles distant. No attempt to measure the flow has been made. but estimates put 1t at 5000 barrels A day,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
A New Railroad.

Memphis, June 20.-A new railroad twenty miles in length is to be built from Corinth. Miss. to Hamburg. Tenn. The road is to be the Greenville, Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad and will be one of the most important feeders of the Southern Railroad and the Mobile and Ohio. The contract for the construction of the road will be let next Saturday in thH city. The section to be penetrated by the new road is rich in mineral re- sources and agricultural wealth. The road will also pass through the old bat tlefield of Shiloh.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Portia Knights Suit.

London. June 2O.-The Exchange Tel egraph Company says the legal pre- liminaries in the suit of Portia Knight, the American actress, against the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise, have been completed and the case has been set for a hearing. Colonel Knight Is here to support his daughters in- tereatS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
A Peculiar Accident.

Pittsburg. June 2O.--A peculiar accident today will result in the death Of Mrs William Ferguson and the 3-year-old son set ire to a can of turpentine with which she was trying to soften some fur niture polish on a hot stove. In throwing the blazing can out of the window she hit the child. whose clothes caught Are, and in trying to put it out Mrs. Fergu- son, as we'll as the boy. was fatally burned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Mav Build Another BrIdge.

Memphis. June 2O.-Vice- President and General Manager Harding of the Missouri Pacific, spent today in Mem- phis, and while here stated that his road contemplates the building of a new bridge across the Mississippi in front of Memphis unless the tolls are reduced over the present structure. The building ot another bridge would mean the expenditure of at least 5000 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
sailinr of the Thomas.

Washington. June 20-The transport Thomas. carrying teachers to Manila, will sail on July 23. Judge Taft cabled today approving the request of Superin- tendent Atkinson. who has charge of the schools of the Philippines that ten ad- ditional teachers be designated from Yale, Harvard, Cornell, University of California and University of Michigan. These teachers are paid $1.2OO year Their appointment lies with the Philip nine Commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
shamrock IT'S Mast Stepped.

Glasgow, June 3O.-The Shamrock IFS new mast was stepped today. The new span consists of a hollow steel poll, 160 feet long, built in single piece from step to truck. The yacht will take her first spin under the new canvass Thursday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Appeal for Sewing Machines.

Washington. June 2O.-The State Re- gent of the D. A. R. of Florida. Mra. Dennis Eagwe of Jacksonville, ap- peals to the chapters throughout NShe country to send to that place in her care as many sewing machines. new and second hand, as can be gathered. Numbers of women who llaxe been left destitute by the fire could support themselves and help others If these machines were obtained
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Will Go on the McClellan,

has decided to send the transport Me- Clellan to Manila with the Congress siOnal party and army officers, who were to sail on the Ingalls. She will sail from New York. July 10. The h. gals will go later when she Is refitted. The headquarters. officers and band of the 26th infantry. now at Fort Me- Emerson, Ga., which were to go via San Francisco, will sail on the Meclel- Ian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Anthorizsd Purchaae nf Railrnad

Boston. June 20-The directors of the Mexican Central Railroad. at a meeting of the Monterey and Mexican Gulf Road. 390 miles in length.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
A Policeman Assassinated.

Atlanta. June 2O.-Patrolman F. H. De- bray was shot and instantly killed to night near the corner of Ho!dernegs and Gordon Streets. in the West End. His murderer was a negro. who has not been captured. It Is believed that Officer De- bray was decoye1 to his dsath. One man, negro named Hammond. who ,,ent the officer to the place where death was dealt him, haG been arrested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Intends to Raise Rebellion.

London, June 21.--A dispatch to The Standard from Shanghai announces that trustworthy reports say that Gem eral Tung Flu Hsiang is organizing large body of veteran troops with the intention of raising a rebellion in the northwestern provinces of the middle kingdom .r.e
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Will Begin Business July II.

Charlotte. N. C.. June 2O-The Cotton Manufactures Commission CompaR:y will begin business July H.. This is the com. pany organized to market the products of the Southern mills independently of the Northern commission men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21

pressmen today decided t hold their next Convention in Baltimore, begin- ming the third Monday in June, 1902. Officers elected: President, M. P. Hig- gins, Boston; Vice President, E. A. Baulsier, Washington; Secretary Treasurer. W. !. Webb, NMv York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
BRYAN FOR MARK HANNA.
Believes the Boss Should Be the Re
 publican Candidate.

Chicago, June 20.-William J. Bryan, in g. talk with Chicago newspaper men, said today:
 ''I am for Mark Hanna for the Re- publican candidate for President, next time. and hope the Republicans will nominate him. but am not sure I can control their convention"
 "Who would be a good man for the Democrats to nominate?" was asked.
 Its too early to talk about any man for the Democratic comination," said MT. Bryan. "I have taken up.a line of work. and believe I have twenty years ahead of me to carry it out"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Not the Men wanted.

Gonzales. Tex. June 2O.--A telegram was received here today at noon from San Diego stating that the Mexican captured and the one killed by the Rangers at that place were not the men wanted in this County for the murder of Sheriff Glover. Cortez may be the one who escaped. but they were all probably horse thieves and the gull ty parties may yet be in this locality.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
consAitution Ready forlRacing.

Newport, R. l.. June 20.-With new and stronger bob-stay than ever be- fore. and a number of minor improve ments in the running gear, the Consti- tuition was lowed down from Bristol at sundown, ready to begin anew her tuning up spins in the morning,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21

a Liberal dinner this evening, protested against the pro-Boer resolutions adopted at Queens Hall yesterday evening, being accepted as a pronouncement of the Lib- eral Party. He declared that the Boer independence was impossible and said the Liberals favored free. federated South Africa on the lines of Canada and Aus tralia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Brewery Workers May Strike.

St. Louis. June 20.-St. Louis brewery employees demand an increase of go per week per man and state that unless this is granted by next Tuesday the 4.000 brew cry workers of the city will strike.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Fired on the Strikers.

Williamson. W. Va, June 2O.-Union miners today attempted to force their way into the Maritime Mines at Shack CT, Mingo County, when they were fired upon by the guards. Probably about twenty shots were fired. Those injur- ed probably fatally are: R. C. Johnson. Boyd Bartin and I, A, Artrip,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
The Kiel Regatta.

Kiel, June 20.-The Kiel regatta opened today with fair weather and light wind. Emperor Williams sloop yacht Samoa II was fourth in the con- test for the City of Kiei cup. Twenty yachts took part in the race.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
State May Bring Suits.

Indianapolis, June 20.-The State may try to prevent the organization of the proposed coal trust in Indiana by bringing suits to enjoin the operators from disposing of their property in that way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21

receive President Kruger when he visits the United States few months hence A conference of pro-Boers. lasting several days. has just been held in this cty, at which Charles D. Pierce, onsul-General chairman of the Reception Committee Mir. Pierce said today that no definite plans had been arranged so far, and that President Kruger would not reach this country until late in the Fall.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Died from Old Wound.

New York June 2O-General Robert Nugent died tonight as a result of a bul- let wound in the stomach received at the battle of fredericksburg, Va, while he was charging at the head of Meagher's S Irish brigade,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
ol1 ronlr s+rnnIr hu Iiohtnfnu

Toledo. O.. June 20-During storm today a 25. 5.O00- barrel oil tank in the Wood County oil field. belonging to the Standard oil Company, was struck by lightning. It was full of oil, which burned for several hours. entailing a los' of $40 O00
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Statue for Pingree.

Detroit, June 2O.-It is proposed to ac- erect an heroic statue of ex-Governor Pingree in Detroit. The subscription list was headed with $1,OOO by Police COmmis- sioner Andrews.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
A Train Ditched.

Greenville. Pa. June 20.-By the ditch ing of the Eric and PittsbuFg flyer at Transfer this evening. four passengers were hurt. but none seriously.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Held to Grand Jury.

Chicago. June &.-Simon and Jacob Naixel. Isaac Tuckhorn, Leon Frank, H. F'ansterstock, Louis Lampert and Benja- min and Michael Etterzon were held to ,,e Grand Jury today in bonds aggregat- inc s5s.Oo0 for alleged conspiracy in de- fr9uding fire insurance companies. Eight other arrests have been ordered. Benja- min Ettelson Is a former city detective. If is charged that the men over-insured small stores and burned them for the in surance, obtaining by such methods sums agEregating $75.00o within two years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Al Broom Trust,

Urbana. O., June 2O.-The Chicago Broom Company of Chicago and the Southwestern Broom Company of Evans vile. Ind. are said to be the promoters Of a combination to include all the broom manufacturers and broom corn products in the United States
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
FIRST BALE OF COTTON.
Claimed That the Record Has Been
 Broken

Alice. Tex, June 2O-The first bale of cotton ot the 1901 crop is being baled and will leave here tomorrow by express, con- signed to Houston, Tex. It is claimed this breaks the worlds record for early cotton by four days. The cotton was raised five miles from Alice, in Nueces CNOuntV.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
PostofRceg Consolidated.

Washington. June 2O-The postoffice at Argenta, Ark. has been consoiidat- ed with that at Little Rock, to take effect July l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Mo commotion in shreveport.

Shreveport, La. June 2O.-The lynching of Prophet Smith and F. D. McLand at Benton last night caused no commotion here. The two negroes were regarded as dangerous characters, and there is little comment on the action of last nights mob,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Six Thousand Join Boers.

London. June 21.-Henry W. Massing- ham. writing to The Daily News. says that 5000 Cape Colonists have already joined the Boera.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Czar Accepts Kaiser's Invitation

Berlin. June 9O-The Czar has accepted Emperor Williams invitation to view tho Grand Army maneuvers at Dantzle. West Prussia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21

London, June 20-Mr. Asduith, the form CT Liberal Home Secretary. GaaAlkinR at
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
Printing Press Men Meet.

Washington, June ao.-The printing
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
List of the Slain.

San Antonio, Tex, June 20.--Since the present serious condition of affairs In Southwest Texas between bandits and the authorities began, casualties have resulted as follows: June 12. SheriR w. T. Morris of Karnes County in at- tempting to arrest Mexicans charged with horse stealing. was killed and one of his assailants wounded. June 14. In attempting to arrest the alleged elay- CTS of Sheriff Morris in Gonzales Coun- ty, Sheriff R. M. Glover and Constabie Henry Schnabel were killed and three Mexicans wounded. one being an aged woman who was shot through the hips. The other two were men and are shot through the legs.
 These three are now in the San An-- tonic jail and stubbornlY refuse to talk.
 June IS. at Ottine. one Mexican was killed while resisting arrest
 June 16. Mexican was killed at Bel mont and another wounded. while re. sisting arrest.
 June 1T, party of Rangers, under Lieutenant Sanders, near Beanvides. In running fight. killed one Mexican. wounded another and captured third.
 Total casualties to date, so far as known: Dead. g.: three officers and three Mexicans. Wounded, Mexicans 6 Arrests. so far as known. o.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-21
prenarinr to Receive Kruger.

New York. June g.-Prominent Boer axrazathizeTs are actively preparing to