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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
FIRE IN HUNTINGTON, W. VA.
The City Fire Engines Were Out of
 Repair and There Was NotWater.

Q HSDaaI dhu 4hCAU W oS @sSS W ~~~~~'. : Huntington. W. Va. July 2.-A ire ragged in the heart of this city from II o'clock this morning until this even ing. resulting in loss of $2oo.ooo;
 The flames started in the Adelphi Hotel from an electric wire on the fifth floor and had gained great headway before being discovered. The hotel was crowded with guests. many of whom were women. Of these a num- Der tainted when the alarm of fire rang through the halls and 1t was with great difficulty that they were removed from the building. Many attempted to lean from windows. but were prevented from doing so.
 There was not a gallon of water In the city reservoirs when the fire broke out and all the fire engines were out of repair. Rapidly the flames spread and soon half a dozen residences were aflame. The brick annex to the Adel- phi Hotel on the other side of the square also caught fire and was de- stroyed. This, as well as the hotel proper, was handsomely furnished. All is a total loss, together with a livery stable and number of private offices. fruit stores, barber shops and dozens of smaller structures.
 The fire engines that were sent to the scene from surrounding towns soon broke down. and the flames spread rap idly unhindered. Prostrations among firemen were numerous, but none will result fatally. c. W. Yost of Catt- lettsburg, was struck by falling wall and his skull is fractured. He is in a serious condition. There is still no water to be had in the city and much alarm is felt for fear another fire will break out.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
VIRGINIA CONVENTION.
Extreme Heat Caused an Early Ad.
 journment.

Richmond, Va. July 2.-The extreme heat today caused another early ad- journment of the Constitutional Con- vention. The citing covered only 8 minutes of time and comyaratively It, tie business was done. The attendance was larger than yesterday. 77 members being present. Among the resolutions presented today were the following:
 By Mir. Hooker-For poll tax of 50 cents for road improvement.
 By Mr. Broxton--Prescribing Qualifi- cations for voters. Requiring the voter to own s10o worth of property. exacting a poll tsx of g and excluding from the holding of office of negroes of less than -fourths white blood. ex- cepting school teachers. The resolution also provides for voting by ballot
 By MT. O'Flaherty of Warren->Au- thorizing the President to appoint a Standing Committe to be known as the on Agriculture. Manufactur- ing and Industrial interests and Inn migration, to consist of eleven nsm- bers. Agreed to.
 By MT. Turnbull of Brunswick-Re- curing voters from other States com- ing to Virginia to desiring to exercise the right of suffrage to furnish cer- tificate of character when applying for registration.
 By MT. Pedigo Of Henry County Prescribing the matnod of balloting and providing for the use of rArty eni- blems on ticket for use in elections Provision is made for assistance to men physically disabled from choosing tfckete
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
MANN IS REMINDED.
The Slayer of Dickson is Refused
 Bail.

Mobile. July 2.-(Special. )-The pre- liminary trial of Charles B. Mann, for the murder of David Dickson, June 16. occupied the attention of the Inferior Criminal Court today from noon till 10 o'clock tonight, and resulted in Mann being remanded to jail without bail.
 The preponderance of evidence was to the effect that thought both had made threats against each other, and though Dickson had made the remark which provoked the row at Monroe Park, that after Dickson had been iisarmed by a friend Mann returned to where his pistol had been knocked out of his hand picked it up and ad- vanced on Dickson, shooting him two times at such close quarters that both of the wounds were powder burned
 Solicitor Webb and State Senator Goldsby. for the State, contended that under these conditions as shown by the evidence, Mann could not invoke the claim of self-defense. The case at- tracted considerable attention.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
TROOPS SAVE
 SPARKS LIFE Negro Assassin In Jail
 at Opelika. THE GOVERNORS ACTION
Two : : litary Companies were PIE iptly Ordered Out.
Transfe . the Negro from Phoenix City 5 opelika Was Accom- pli. z without Much Dim
 ,Ay-Mob Formed.

Columbus, Ga., July 2.-(Special).- This afternon at 3 o'clock a road cart stopped in front of Emanueis fruit store on Broad Street with three white men and a negro in 1t. The negro proved to be Charley Sparks, captured at Gus seta, for the murder of Jack Ingersoi in Phenix City. The officers in charge called a hack and transferred their prisoner to 1t.
 By this time a crowd had collected, and just as the hack started off some one cried, "It is Sparks
 Hundreds joined in the chase after the hack up the street and across the river to Phenix City. By the time the guard house was reached fully thou sand persons had gathered. The crowd fingered about the place till o'clock tonight, when a special train. escorted by the Phenix City Rifles and the Lee Light Infantry, took Sparks to jail at Opelika. The prisoner was taken through the crowd without any trcu- ble, but If the man had remained here tonight 1t is likely he would have been lynched.
 The crowd was in a good humor and had no leaders.
 Tonight a mob of negroes was being formed to attack the guard house. but the effort was given up when it was learned that the prompt action of the Governor and the local authorities had gotten the negro out of harms way.
 The officers are criticised for bringing the negro through the most public street of the city, running unnecessary risk and causing needless excitement. It was thought that Sparks would be taken to Opelika by a roundabout way and had it been known that he would be brought straight to Columbus. 1t is not likely that the officers could have saved him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
BRYAN IN VIRGINIA.
Sandwiches a Free Talk Between His
 Paid Lectures.

Roanoke. Va, July Civilian J. Bryan was here a short time this af- ternoon on his way to Pocahontas, Va, where he lectured tonight. He made a short speech here on the station platform.
 MT. Bryan said the questions that several years ago dominated the Chi cago platform he had stood for be- cause he believed in them. He had not changed his mind when the Kansas City platform was enlarged to suit certain candidates. The Democratic party was all right when it came to additions. but not In subtraction. No backward step would be taken, but whether 1t did or not. 1t would be the same with him. He had said the oues- ton was not whether they should win but whether they should do what was right. He would do the right and abide the consequences. The Democrats's duty was to advocate principles. The result would be beyond the party.
 If the blood was bad and 0 boil came they would keep coming until some thing was taken to cleanse the blood.
 He said in conclusion: "I am fight ing on, not go much to win. tor would rather die fighting for right than win fighting for something else.'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Five Negroes Killed.

Friars Point. Miss, July 2.-on Sat urday morning last, Deputy Sherins Frank Johnson Edgar Montroy and Frank Mullin went to Beat No. D. plantation district in the southern part of Coahoma County. to investigate a complaint from several citizens that "blind tigers" were running in violation of the law. A report received from there tonight states that officers en- tering one of the places were fired up. on by negroes. The fire was returnea and a fusilade of shots were exchanged It is stated that four negroes were killed outright and fifth has since died as a result of the officers deadly aim. The white men escaped uninjured. No further details are at band.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
New Railroad Company,

Little Rock. Ark. July 2.-The State Board of Railroad Incorporators today granted the incorporation of the South ern Missouri and Arkansas Railroad Company of Arkansas. It Is proposed by the company to construct line of railway from Newport. Jackson Coun- ty. in a northerly direction through Jackson. Independence, Lawrence, Ram eighty miles to the State line. The road Is to be eventually extended iRt4 Missouri.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
GOVERNORS ACTION.
Adjutant General Brandon Sent to
 Phoenix City.

Governor Jelks was advised over long distance telephone from Phenix City that the arrest of Sparks. the negro teacher who murdered Ingersol, an- other negro, was liable to 'cause trou- ble. Deputy Sheriff Moon of Russell County, who lives in Phenix City, sug- gested that the assistance of the Phe- nix City military company would be re- qulTed.
 Governor Jelks at once ordered the Phenix City company to respond to any call made by Deputy Sheriff Moon. and placed the Opelika Company un- der waiting orders. Upon instructions from the Governor. Col. W. w. Bran don, Adjutant General and Chief of Stan. went to Phenix City last night as the personal representative of Gov ernor Jelks.
 The Governor said he proposed to take every precaution to insure the safety of the prisoner.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.

The body reconvened at 3:So o'clock with IT. delegates present.
 MT. Heflin of Randolph, spoke against Section of the report of the Committee on Taxation. He said the clause providing for vote of tax payers for levying local taxes for schools was a discrimination against the poor and in favor of the rich. MT. Heflip illustrated his argument ty several good anecdotes and was re- peatedly applauded.
 MT. Long of Walker. opposed the re- port of the Committee. He character ized 1t as radical and absurd. It was opposed to the Federal Constitution and would not stand the test of the Supreme Court. He said he did not believe there were a dozen men on the floor who would favor the proposition. MT. Long declared that if the propoSi- tion was put in the Constitution that he himself would vote against ratifi- cltion of the Constitution. It would take away from nearly every intellec- tual minister of the gospel in Ala bama the right to vote in such cleo tions and would disfranchise Christ himself if he were on earth.
 MT. Reynolds of Chiffon, argued against the proposition. He said it was imperative and the Convention ought to be the last body in Alabama to consider such a proposition. He said wealth is cowardly and the poor people are people who fight the battles of a country. He opposed all special privileges and declared that he had ever voted against such legislation. He declared that speakers had promised the people of Chiffon County that if any white man in Alabama was c.s- franchised except for crime, they would 10 back to Chiffon County and speak
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
HOT WEATHER
 IS CONTINUED Little Relief Promised in
 Near Future. DEATHS BY THE HUNDRED 14S Pr0strations in New York
 Result Fatally. Phoenix, Ariz., Had the Highest Temperature Recorded Yesterday.
 The Thermometer Re-
 gistering 100.
DEATHS BY THE HUNDRED

Washington. July 2.-Reports re- cetved at the Weather Bureau in this city from throughout the entire area affected by the intense heat show a continuation of very high temperature, save in few favored localities where more moderate weather resulted in consequence of xhunderstorms or other local atmospheric disturbances. NJ lm- mediate relief of a substantial Chafnc- ter is in eight. The rainmfall reports show that there has been precipitation throughout the affected area. varying from less than hundredth of an inch in many places to almost an inch. Gen. erally speaking the thunderstorms which have come have been what is known as dry storms," so that very little rain has accompanied them.
 The indications for the next 24 i.surs for large portion of the heated area roint to cloudy weather with showers, which, however. because of their local character. will bring only partial re- lief from the heat. The predictions from the officials here IS that the tenn perature for the next 24 hours will show fall of probably four or five de- Srees. but that they will still climb above the ninety degree mark in most places. The Atlantic Coast will get some relief from a West Indian dis turbance which Is now moving north- ward.
 Phoenix, Ariz., had the highest tenn perature today, the thermometer rcgis- tering 106. while at Philadelphia 1t was again 102; at. Atlantic City, S6; Boston, 94; at Chicago, where over half an inch of rain fell, S6: Cincinnati 92; Davenport, la. s2; Des Moines. Ia.. 94; Indianapolis, s4: Kansas City. 100; Lit tie Rock, Ark. 96; Memphis. sa; New Orleans, s2; New York, 9s; North Flatt, Neb.. 92; Pittsburg. 34: Salt Lake. ss:est. Louis, %: Springfield. Ill. 96; Vicksburg. s4.
 At Washington the maximum was 100, but thunderstorms and showers caused a decided break in the hot spell late in the afternoon. There were a dozen heat prostrations and five deaths up to 6 o'clock tonight.
 As yet this warm wave has not equalled in duration those of 1881 and 1900. except in New York City, where during the present hot waves the max imum temperatures have ranged from 90 to 9S during the past seven days, exceeding the greatest previous record by two days. Neither have the ex- treme temperatures of the present waves yet exceeded the previous high est rcord. although thy very nearly equalled them.
 The eastward movement of another low pressure area in the extreme west renders 1t improbable that there will be any long continued relief from the high temperatures over districts now affected but is not probable they will reach the previous extreme in the Att lantic State on account of the influ- ence of a moderate West Indies dis turhance. which appears to be moving northwestward over the Lesser Autil- les.
 H. Williams. Acting Chief.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Investigation Will Be Made.

Indianapolis, Ind, July 2.-At the special meeting of the Supreme Lodge, Knights. of Pythia5. in Chicago next week, 1t is understood a report will be made exposing persons alleged to have been implicated in a deal by which a former illinois insurance commissioner received from manager of the Knights of Pythias Endowment Rank, $3, 500 for a clearance card' and a let ter of recommendation for the rank. Union B. Hunt, Secretary of State, who is a supreme representative in the or der will attend the meeting of the Su4 preme Lodge, and will favor an inves- tign and indictment of the offenders n there is evidence to warrant such &C., tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
IN JAIL AT oPELIKA.
Sparks Carried There Under Escort
 of Troops.

Opelika, July 2.-(speciaD-Deputy Sheriff Moon notified Sheriff Hodge about p. m. today that Sparks, gthe negro assassin. was in the guard house at Phenix and that there was danger of a lynching.
 Sheriff Hodge immediately commit nicated with Governor Jelks who or dered out the Lee Light Infantry. A special car was provided and Circuit Solicitor Sanford, Sheriff Hodge, the Lee Ligh. Infantry, thirty strong, with a posse of citizens left immediat alv for Phenix and brought the prisoner to Opelika and lodged him m jail. No doubt the promptress of the officers prevented a lynching.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Tod Carver Captured.

Phoenix, Ariz.. July 2.-Sheriff Scar borough and a posse of Apaches have captured Tod Carver, alias Hilliard, charged with the murder of Frank Les uer an1 Andre1 Gibbons, near St. Johns, over a year ago. Officers have pursued Carver all over Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Hubbard Tenders Resignation.

Kansas City, Mo, July 2.-S M Hub bard, General Baggage Agent of the Kan sas City. Fort Scott and Memphis Rail- road, has rendered his resignation, effec- tive Aug. l. He has been with the Mem phis system for nearly thirty years and is crowded out as result of the Mem phis-' Frisco consolidation. The baggage business of both roads will after Aug 1 be handled at Springfield, Mo, by w. M. Dyer. now General Baggage Agent of the Frisco system
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03

Rothesay, Firth of Clyde, July 2.-Sir Thomas Lipton refuses to entertain the challenge of Kenneth M. Clark, owner of the Karaid for a series of trial races between the Kariad and the Shamrock II. but offers to sail the Shamrock against the Kariad in five matches, each match to be for s50O a side. The Royal Ulster Yacht Club has notified Kenneth M. Clark that 1t must decline to take up the question of his chal- lenRe
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
woman Commits Suicide.

Hot Springs, Ark, July 2.-Mrs. Fan nie Wilson committed suicide today by taking morphine. Her husband, known as "Texas" Wilson, upon hearing of his wlfe's act left the city and this afternoon his dead body was found in the suburbs. An investigation showed that death ensued from opium poIson- ing, elf-administered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
The Strike Welcomed.

Indianapolis, July "A special to The News from Muncie. LSd., says: The strike of the Amalgamated Asso- citation, so far as it affects TOO men employed in the Midland Steel Works here, Is welcomed by the men. They are anxious to quit work and the shops were rapidly going out of blast when the strike was ordered
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In St. Louis.

St. Louis. July 2.-A much wanted rain came to St. Louis this afternoon, and brought great relief from the heat. After the rain the mercury dropped from s7 to 80 degrees. Thirty-three per sons-a larger number than were treat ed during the entire summer of 190o- are at the city hospital, suffering from heat prostration. During the twenty four hours ending at $ o'clock tonight, four deaths and seven prostrations had been reported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Kansas City.

Kansas City, Mo-. July 2-The tenn perature at 3 D. m. was 100 degrees and there was very little breeze. Four heat prostrations were reported. none fatal. A number of horses died on the street. The prospect is for continued hot weather.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
coREA sNUBs JAPAN.
Hinted That Russian Intrigue is
 Resuons sible.

Yokohama, July 2.-Reports received requested Japan to close the latter's post offices in Corea and withdraw the Jap anese officials thus increasing the ten sion between the two countries. The Russian intrigues.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Charged With Murder of Daughter.

Eureka Springs, Ark, July 2.-State's s Attorney Naples has filed informant ton charging H. Burris and wife, living in this county. near the Missouri line with the murder of their daughter. Several days ago Burris notified the authorities that his daughter committed suicide. and the constable found the body badly de- composed near their home. In both
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Cincinnati.

Cincinnati, July 1.-Two deaths and sixteen prostrations were reported here today, making a total of seventeen deaths and ninety-one prostrations during the present hot spell The max imum was 92.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Memphis.

Memphis. Tenn. July 2.-While in tense heat has prevailed in Memphis for several days. there has been no prostrations. At 4 o'clock today there was a drop of four degrees in the tenn perature as compared with yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Detroit.

Detroit, Mich, July 2.-Four deaths and three prostrations from the heat
 is the record here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Iudre Woods,s Funeral.

Indianapolis. July 2-The funeral of William A. Woods, late Judge of the Seventh Federal District was held here today in the Second Presbyterian Church. The burial was at Crown Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Toledo.
clark's Challenge Turned Down.

Toledo. O., July 2.-Three deaths oe- cured here today from heat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03

hands was clasped a pistol and through her head was a bullet hole. The coro- ner's jury rendered verdict of suicide or shooting by persons unknown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Tn Cleveland.

Cleveland, O., July 2.-Five deaths and eighteen heat prostrations occurred today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
Albert L. Johnson Dead.

New York. July 2.-Albert l.. Johnson of Cleveland, O., brother of Mayor Tom L. Johnson. died at 10:15 o'clock tonight at Fort Hamilton. a Brooklyn suburb, from aneurism of the heart.
 A. l.. Johnson's recent operations in the East have attracted considerable attention because of his announced pro- gram of connecting New York City and Philadelphia with trunk trolley lines. The terminal systems in the two great cities were to be made the basis for three cent fares within the city limits of New York and Philadelphia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Chicago.

Chicago, July 2.-Two deaths and nu- merous prostrations were reported in Chicago today and two men were struck by lightning in the course of the thun- derstorm. which brought relief in the late afternoon One woman who euf- fered from the heat attempted suicide. Heat prostrations in Chicago were due rather to the great humidity than to excessive temperature. In point of heat S5 was the highest recorded.
 During a heavy thunder storm late In the afternoon, the lightning struck in fully twenty-five different places in various parts of the city. The Fire Department was forced to respond to seventeen alarms of fire. all due to lightning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In New York.

New York. July 2.-The heat which has worked such a havoc in this city since last Sunday was somewhat miti- gated late this afternoon by a success sion of thunderstorms which cleared the atmosphere and sent the mercury tumbling down. Never did downpour of rain receive such an enthusiastic re- ception. The thunder and lightning were heavy and many houses were struck, causing fires. but so far as known no person was killed or injured. During the last downpour hail fell in quantities.
 1t was after the hottest July in the history of the local weather bureau that this scant relief came. The max ,imum was 9S but street thermometers went to 106.
 The suffering caused by the heat was unprecedented. All the ambulances of the city as we'll as the patrol wagons and many other vehicles were kept busy answering calls. At the rate Of about one a minute the calls came in breaking all records of demands upon the ambulance service and providing patients enough to crowd all the hos pitals of the city as they have never before been Drowded.
 The terrible fatality of the heat was shown in the large per centase of deaths among those prostrated. out of BPS cases of prostration reported up to 11:30 tonight, 14S resulted fatally. Among the more prominent victims were the Rev. Dr. Newland Maynard, the Episcopalian> clergyman and lec- turer. and Jacob S. Rogers, the former locomotive builder.
 Between a. m. yesterday Clues day) and 12:45 a. m. today CWednes- day) there were in the boroughs of Manhattan and The Bronx 15S deaths and ITS prostrations.
 It was estimated by the police at midnight that during Tuesday there had been sixty deaths and 15O prostra- tfons by the heat in Brooklyn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Raltimore.

Baltimore, July 2.--Baltimore was again the hottest city today. The high. est point reached by the mercury was at D. m., when 1t touched t03 degres, the maximum temperature of yester- day, and remained stationary for an hour. A slight breeze between and 6 o'clock tonight brought it down to s6 degrees and the minimum temperature of the day--so degres-was reached at D. m.
 Up to midnight twenty-three deaths and forty-nine prostrations were re- ported.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-07-03
In Boston.

Boston. July "A gale of wind, &C., compsnied by beautiful electrical dis play on great banks of black clouds, and here and there deluges of rain. temporarily broke the heat wave throughout New England late this af- ternoon. The storm ended the sixth day, and practiclly the worst of the heated spell. During the six days or intense weather, seventy deaths from heat were reported in New England. of which number a score were in Bos- ton.