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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
FIRE IN DEMopoL1s.
For a Time It Seemed That 1t Would
 Be Disastrous.

Demopo.is. June 21.--(Special)-Tues Cay night at 10: 30 o'clock the alarm cf fire was given and it ?. eyed to be ia the Breitling storehouse cn Strawberry Street, owned jointly by Mrs. c. A. and E. A. B. citing. and occupied by c. A. Breitiing & Son as bakery and confectionery. The building was tliA last one of the old frame houses that was staniing in the fire district of the business portion of the town, and. be- ing dry and infiammable. 1t burned like a finder box. The night watchman dis covered the fire and before he could give the general alarm. the whole building was a mass of flames. and, though the fire department made a quick response, the building was to- tai loss. The house was sandwiched between the Robertson Banking Com pany and the McGrath buildings. bot5 two-story brick structures. and for awhile it looked as trough both of these buildings would go, but good work saved them, with practically no loss. The heat was so intense that buildings across the street had their plate glass fronts cracked. and the flremen found it exceedingly difficult to get a good position from which to throw the wa ter.
 The building vas insured for $500 m the Pennsylvania Fire Insurance Com pany, Hayden & Prout being resident agents. There was no insurance on the stock.
 Bishop Barnwell and Revs. Whitta- ker of Tuscaloosa. and Crosby of Sei- ma. have been in Demopolis consecrat- ing the recent additions to Trinity Church. Rev. Mir. Crosby delivered an excellent and forceful sermon, and Bishop Barnwell officiated at the dedi- cation servcies.
 The loc1l team of baseball players, second nine, pig ed an exciting game with the Uniontown boys. second team. and ce me off victorious by a score of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
PARKER IS CONVICTED.
Under Judges Charge Nothing Else
 Was Possible.

New York, June 21.--The jury before which Thomas G. Barker of Arlington, N. J.. was tried for shooting with in- tent to kill the Rev. John Keller, of the same town. took one ballot this afternoon and returned a verdict of guilty. Under the charge of the court they could do little else. The jurors were told they Tsust set aside all else and decide only if Barker. with intent to kill. fired at Keller That was the law and they must obey it. Notice of appeal was given by Barker's counsel. Barker tonight went to jail.
 Mrs. Barker was not in the court room to hear the verdict. She was in another part of the court house. and when told of the verdict sobbed bitter Iy. MT. Keller was also absent and showed no emotion when told of the verdict.
 Barker had expected an acquittaI. He based his hopes upon the strong plea of his counsel when he dwelt upon the unwritten law that man has right to kill where the sanctity of his home is assailed. Whatever the effect of this line of pleading upon the jury. 1t was swept away by the cold charge of the court. That the story of the al- legged outrage. or the outrage itself. if true. was no Justification of the defen- dant's assault"
 Mir. Keller issued a brief statement in which he absolutely denied the truth uf the allegations that have been made by Mrs. Barker.
 Barker tonight said: T did not ex- pect such a verdict. It seemed to me there was a reasonable doubt. I be- lieved that na twelve men would con- vtct me after hearing my wife's story. I believe that the Supreme Court will give me a new trial and that then my wifes story will be told
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
TO ADDRESS TAMMANY.
Eydney J. Bowie of Anniston Re- ceives Invitation.

Anniston, June 21.- (Special) )-Hon. Sydney J. Bowie of this city IS just in receipt of an invitation to deliver the Fourth of July oration at Tammany Hall. in New York next month.
 This honor last year was bestowed upon Hon. J. J. Willctt of Anniston. The speech that Mir. Willett delivered upon that occasion made him famous, al it was then that he launched the ill., fated VanWyck boom.
 MT. Bowie has not as yet decided whether he will accept or decline the invitation, but it is thought here he will decide to deliver the address before the New Workers.
 MT. Bowie w2s recently elected to Congress from the Fourth District.
 If Mir. Bowie accepts. the Tammany Democrats will be treated to a ringing speech, full of sound Democratic doc- Urine from a Southern man. Anniston, in having two of its leading lawyers asked to deliver this annual address in New York fin two successive years, is highly honored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
A SCHOOL FOR WHITES
SIMILAR TO wAsHINGToN's IN
 sTITUTIoN FOR NEGRcEs.
pr. s. A. Steel Anxious to Begin Work at Athens and He VIII
 Receive Aid From the Citizens.

Athens, June 2l.-(speciaD--A meet ing was held by 2 large number ot representative citizens today at the Court House for the purpose or near Ing pr. s. A. Steel. late of Peterspurs, Va, who is anxious to begin the move ment of locating and establishing an industrial school for the Whlte boys and girls of the South. like the great negro school of Booker Washington at Tuskegee. The meeting resulted in having a committee of the leading men of the County appointed for the pur- pose of securing lands for the location of the school. Dr. Steel Will return here where his family have located. in August. and it is hoped by that time that such arrangements will nave been made as will enable Dr. S:eel to open the schoal for the reception or students by the Fall. E..
 The doctor says that he has already $100, 900 in sight. and that he will have no trouble in getting what money s' needful for the the successful termi- nation of the enterprise. The leading melt of the town are actively at work and the needed lands will be donated. The promoter agrees. If the lands are given. that within two years he will have more than $10,000 worth of build ings on them and no title Is required until the buildings are up and finished: A committee of prominent citizens will be named as trustees of the school and Dr. Steel will be made President.
 He has had the ambition for this character of work for many years and the dream Is about to beconts real ization. He will spend the summer in the East and will visit a number of institutions similar to the one project ed here. It Is intended to be place where poor boys and girls may work their way through school and come out not only educated but prepared for the duties of life.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

A very distressing accident occurred last evening by which little Miss Ma ". daughter of Col. Merit K, Gle ments. President of the North Alabama Industrial School. lost an eye. She had a pair of sharp pointed shears when she fell and the point of one blade en- tered her eye. destroying the sight. The other point entered her face just aboye the eye. She was hurried to physician5 at once. but the hope of saving her eye is slight. Her father was absent at Montgomery attending the State Teachers Association. She is a re- markedly bright and pretty child.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
Laying of Corner Stone.

Mayor Drennen this morning sent irl- vitations to Governor Jelks, Hon. John B. Knox, President of the Constitution al Convention, and pr. R. NJ. Gun ningham, Grand Master of Alabama of the Masonic Fraternity, inviting them to participate in the exercises attend ant upon the laying of the cornerstone of the new City Hall June 29. The ex- ercises will occur in the afternoon. There will be a parade in which the Masonic bodies of the city and the mill itary will take part, after which the corner stone laying will take place at Nlpeteenth Street and Fourth Avenue. Mayor Drennen will preside.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
HE SCALE COMMITTEE
REPORT IS COMPLETED AND
 RENDERED.
It Will Not Be. Made Public Until the Joint Meeting of the Opera tives and Operators
 Monday.

Birmingham, June 21.-(SpeciaD-The Alabama United Mine Workers Con- vention now has before 1t the report of the Scale Committee. which was rem dered this afternoon. The report has not been made public and will not be so. the miners say. until next Monday. the date of the joint convention with the operators. The Miners Convention adjourned Wednesday until today. When it reconvened this morning a good attendance was present. As usual the session was behind closed doors. The Resolution Committee reported and the only information given out on this point was that resolution was re- ported and adopted thanking St. Vim cents hospital and Inc Sisters in charge of 1t for favors extended to the miners. The other resolutions were in reference to the wage scale and their purport was not divulged. When the Convention reassembled this afternoon, the Scale Committee. headed by George Barber of Pratt City, was ready with its report. All that Is known with reference to the report is that the scale Is made up in the usual man. ner. a separate scale being perfected for each section of the mining district. varying according to the thickness of the coal and the condition of the mines. Absolutely nothing definite is known with reference to what the scale demands It is stated that an eight hour day and semi-monthly pay days are two of the demands. but whether the wage scale itself is raised above that now in operation no one but the miners themselves know and they are as dumb as oysters on the subject. A prominent official of the miners said this morning that the proper authori- ties will give out information regard ing the Convention when definite &C., ton is taken. He thought that 1t was
 unjust to indulge in surmises especial iy in face of the fact that the Opera tors Association has held several meet ings and nothing official has been giv- en out from these meetings. It is be- lieved that the entire session tomor- row will be given to a discussion of the wage scale as presented and the adop- tion of uch amendments to It as the Convention deems proper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
DEATH OF W. c. LANCASTER.
One of the Wealthiest Planters in
 Elmore County.

Eclectic. June 21.-(Special.) )-Wil- liam G. Lancaster. one of the wealth fest planters of Elmore County. died suddenly at his residence at Eclectic today. MI. Lancaster appeared to be in the best of health until few hours before his death. He is survived by a widow. brother and large number of relatives.
 MT. Lancaster was brother of Hon. H, J. Lancaster. late Judge of Pro- bate eff Elmore County. He was a highly esteemed citizen. The funeral will take place from his late residence at Eclectic at 10 o'clock tonoFro" morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

for the future, and seemed to he
 model of manhood few months a. when he went out West A few Wee. ago he returned very much emaciateS from the effects of the disease with which he died. Soon he was. confined to his bed and became aware of his nAarness to the end of life's journey. Rev. H.. II Johnson visited him and re- ceived him into the Methodist Church,
 A few days ago he had his relatives to select lot In the cemetery. where he should be buried and when the end came he was perfectly rational and coolly bade his relatives and friencs goodbye. as he started on his journey across the river of death. to enter upon higher and brighter life. He was buried this evening at 5:So o'clock in the new cemetery of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

lsting tariff charges. They will not have a chance to vote for the Babcock bill. however. That measure will never emerge from the Committee on Ways and Means"
 Policy of the Documents.
 "Wnl the Democrats have any settled policy in CongressT'
 They will endeavor to secure the passage of the Nicaraguan canal bill. but with what success l can only con. lecture. fear that the House will not pass that bill again next winter. The Influences that have defeated it SO fre- quently are more powerful than ever since the community of interest idea has been worked out by New York mil- honaires and the canal bill Is hardly likely to get to a vote again"
 What position will the Democrats take on the question of government for the Philippines?"
 'I can only speak for myself. I am in favor of giving them independence. of setting them up firmly and perma- nently. and then saying to the rest of the world. Keep hands off If that is not done. then I am In favor of ex- tending to them the largest amount of liberty possible under the circum- stances, cannot believe that the 6u- preme Courts decision in the Porto Ri- can case Is the final utterance of that body on the great questions 1t has had under consideration. cannot believe that the Supreme Court believes we can have vassals or subjects. Sooner or later the Supreme Court will sound true note which will bring the im- perialists to a full stop"
 Senator Jones, speaking of the re- cent discussion of the probability of MT. Bryan again becoming candidate for President. said: "I am certain that MT. Bryan will not again run for Presi- dent-certainly not for a great many years. I know he feels that way about the matter"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
A HOUSE PARTY.
MT. A. H. Draksford Entertaining at His Elegant Home.

Tuskegee, June 21.-(Special.)- )-Mr. A. H. Drakeford is entertaining this week at his elegant and spacious home a delightful house party. Miss Paulins . Drakeford is a charming and gracious hostess. and her guests are enthusi- astic in praise of her hospitality. The young gentlemen of the city have been sssiduous in their attentions. and are contributing every effort to make tha occasion pleasant. All agree that 1t IS enc of the. most enjoyable events in our social history.
 The guests are Miss Inez Wright, Misses Maggie and Annie Lyde Smith. Misses Mahelle and Fannie Drakeford. Miss Willie Crawford, of Birmingham, Miss Amoret Dawson of Union Springs, Miss Mamie Foreman of Illinois. Miss Agnes Rradtord of West Point, Ga.' and MissIIucy Banks of Opelika.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
EUFAULA.

Ewaula. June 91.-(speciaD- D-Jack Willis and Miss Emma Griffin of this city repaired to Georgetown. Ga, yes- terday afternoon and were married by Judge J. F. Dozier
 Mir. and Mrs. M. NJ. Berringer held an elegant reception al their home on College HlIl last night in honor of Miss Helen Wolff of Montgomery who is visiting her sister. Mrs. Moee Scheuer. The hours were enjoyed at cards and other nleasant amusements and deli cious punch. fees and other refresh ments were served.
 Numerous cases of measles are re-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
Firm Alleged Insolvent.

A petition to have the firm of Love man. ,Jaros & Co, declared bankrupt, was filed in the United States Court today by William Meyer & O.. and other creditors. An indebtedness of $1,S97. .O3 is alleged. It is also alleged that the firm is insolvent. The firm does an extensive dry goods business here. It is une 2rstood that the peti- ton Is the result of trade disagree ment whicm will be adjusted satisfac- torily in a few days. ..
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
DEATH OF T. ". LESLIE.
Conscious to the Last and Bade HIS
 NHrannifu rnni ihua

Troy. 3Jaine si.-(special.)-- )--Mr. T., Wade Leslie. son of captsin Thomas R. Leslie. lately returned from the West. who has been critically i'll with tuberculosis for some time. liRd this
 morning at 2o'clock at his fathers res7
 dence. corner Elm and. BruudidEa Streets. ti,ts @cfty. The clrcumstances of his sickness and death have been very pathetic. He was a young man of fine address with bright prospects
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
CAPT. BELLENaER's FUNERAL.
GadEden's Business Houses Closed
 Duringl the obsequies.

Gadsden. June 21.--(Special. )-Capt J. NJ. Belenger. who died Thursday morning at the Davis Inffrmary In Birmingham. was inferred in Forest Cemetery here this afternoon with Ma sonic honors. MT. Bellinger had been operated upon for a carbuncle on the neck. Blood poison set in and he died soon afterwards. Every store. barber shop and office in Gadsden was closed during his funeral. and universal gloom has settled over the city.
 MT. BelIengsr was wealthy, and was doing all in his power to advance Gadsden at the time of his death. He was 53 years old. and enjoyed splendid health until ten days ago. He leaves a wife and two sons, who are grief stricken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
1he News G Alabama
ted aIl over taa e..v anA three lne

ted all over taa cs;v aii three new
 ses of scarlet fever have developed. iarantine restrictions are being rig iiy enforced and no fear of any fur ther spread Is expected. The new addition to the Sanford Street scaool house is about com. pleted
 A man from Ozark will soon begin the erection of large gr!st mill and ginning plant on the old Wool Factory tract, near the suburbs of thi scity.
 Master Humphrey E'oy is improving fso1n his illness.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
will Build Slave Factory.

Kennedy Brothers of Arkansas have about completed negotiations for the establishment of a stave factory at East Thomas a new town between Thomas and Ensley. It is stated that 6 site has been secured and that the sum of $75,Oo0 will be invested in the enterprise. The factory will employ 100 men.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
I,,r,ber Plant Burning.

Actine. June 21.-(special.)-An im- mense amount of lumber is being con- snr1ed bv fire at the J. L. Gardner mill situated one mile west of Act!ne, in Bibb County. and the whole plant is in danger of being consumed by fire.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
Editors Go West.

The excursion of Alabama editors, 112 strong, left here shortly after 10 o'clock tonight cn special sleepers for the Pacific Coast. They go by way of Memphis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

Ifs good thing to love your enemies. hut it's a better thing not to have any.
 EorroweIl-Going to take a vacation this summer? Harduppe-Well. my landlord has requested me to vaeate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

Nell do so love to hear Mir. Wig wsg talk Belle-But he talks about such uninteresting things. Nellie was talk ing about you last night.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

PERMANENT MUSCULAR STRENGTH cannot exist where there is not blood strength. Young men giving attention to muscular development should bear this In mind. Hoods Sarsaparilla gives blood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

It is one of the unsolved mysteries how two men can exchange umbrellas and each invariably get the worst of it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22
suspected of Farmers Murder.

Gadsden. June 2l.--(SpecisD-Deput Sheriff Will Lister arrested nearo here today hy the nam eof Will Perry, who Is wanted at Anniston for tho murder of a young farmer some four weeks a go. The negro answers the de- ecrintion closely There Is $1oo reward for him. Ss@
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-22

The unsuccessful dramat'St finds his task all work and no play.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-11
WAS IN TERRIFIC STORM
BARK ST. JAMES PARTIALLY
DISMASTED.
Battled With Wind and Waves for Two
Days After Leaving Newcastle-None
of Crew Lost.

The American bark St. James, Cap
tain Tapley arrived yesterday afternoon
from Newcastle with a cargo of coal.
She was partially dismasted during a
severe storm the latter part of May
but lost no men.
The vessel left Newcastle May II.
On the afternoon of May 80 the wind
increased and the captain took in all
sail except the fore sail and fore
and main lower topsails. The wind
increased during the night and soon
the vessel was being flooded by great
waves that dashed the men about and
pitched the vessel at will.
The storm continued during the night,
anu morning of the 81 as well. In the
afternoon the three sails were sudden
ly whipped loose and torn into ribbons,
A few minutes later the fore royal mast
snapped and fell with a crash to the
deck carrying the rigging and spars
with it. Within a few minutes the
main topgallant mast snapped and
came tumbling on the deck, carrying
with it the mizzen topmast
No one was injured by the falling
rigging and the work of the next three
days consisted in cutting away the
loose rigging and clearing the deck. The
storm began to abate after the masts
were carried away. Had not the three
sails which were out during the storm
been carried away the damage to the
masts would have been far greater and
none of the sticks would have been
saved.
The wind was good during the rest
of the voyage and the vessel was able
to make the trip in SO days which is ex-
ceptionally fast time when it is con-
sidered she had to come with only a
part of her canvas.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-07-11
A ROYAL NURSE.

The selection of nurse of Princess
Yolanda Margherita was a subject of
much discussion in which all members
of the Savoy house seem to have had
say. Queen Dowager Margherita
wished to find the person in Naples.
Queen Helena preferred a Montengrin
which was at first stoutly opposed by
the king on patriotic principles. His
majesty thought sentiment ould gov
ern the selection and decided in favor
of Albano, the ancient Alba Longa said
to have been founded by Aeneas, the
ancestor of Romulus, and, therefore,
regarded as the mother city of Rome.
The kings word was law. Two days
later Princess Cenosa. accompanied by
physician, surgeon and photographer,
passed all the eligible women OF that
town in review, and selected a hand
some brunette. who Immediately in
stalled herself in gorgeous apartments
at the Quirinal. According to the con-
tract she was to have remained there
two years, without seeing either her
husband or family. But one week prov
ed sufficient. Homesick and heart
broken, she implored release, and Queen
Helena has after all had her way i'm
seeing Montenegro woman of her
mothers selection installed in the royal
nursery.-Chicago REGARD Herald.