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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
SHOT THROUGH HEAD
A. FURNITURE DEALER COM
 MITS SUICIDE
No Known Cause for the Deed-His Business Was Prosperous and He Had Money in
 the Bank.

Birmingham, June 13.-(Special.)- Charles Sellers, installment furniture dealer at No. I'll Third Avenue, shot
 himself through the head and died few moments later about 9 o'clock this morning. The suicide occurred in closet an the rear of Wheeling & Co.'S saloon at 2120 Second Avenue. Sellers had ridden up to the place on his bi- cycle. entered. took a glass of beer and then asked the barkeeper to loan him the key to a closet in the rear. This was done and Sellers went to the clos ct. A moment later a single shot was heard coming from the place and per sons who rushed out to discover the trouble found Sellers on the floor with blood flowing profusely from his right ear and in dying condition. He exe pired before he could be taken out of the place, Coroner Paris was summon ed and made a preliminary investiga- ton and decided not to hold an in- quest, as it was evident that the man had taken his own life. Just what led Sellers to take his life is not yet known. He was doing a prosperous business and had eight men in his en1- pIoy as collectors and salesmen. 1t is said that he had a good sum of money in the bank and was ordinarily man of good habits, although lately he had shown the inclination to drink. How ever, those who saw him this morning say that he was perfectly sober, while his employees say that he was not drinking last night. He was native of Ottumwa Ia., and was 2s years olo: He came here about year and a nali ago. His brother, Edgar Sellers, or Ottumwa. Ia., has telegraphed for the remains to be held until he arrives. The dead man was not married.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
COMPANY OF CADETS.
Will Represent Auburn College at Funeral of Governor Sanford,

Auburn. June l3.-(SpeciaLl-At a meet ing of the aculty of the Alabama Poly technic Institute this morning the fol- lowing postgraduate student assistants were elected: Sub Freshman Class and Director of the Gymnasium, A. F. Jack son. Latin and History. J. W. Boyd; Civil Engineering and Mathematics. P. s. Ha- ley; Chemistry, A. H. Mitchell; Electrical
 Engineering, K. E. Lindrose; Pharmacy and Biology. O. M. Schloss; Agriculture, J. C. Phelps; Veterinary Science. J. o. Goggans The place in Mechanic Arts sistant in Forge and Foundry and Thom- as Bragg in Chemistry. MT. Hil and MT. Bragg are regular assistants in their re- spective departments. while the others
 The faculty passed appropriate resolu- tions in regard to the death Of Governor William J. Sanford and will Gttend the funeral n Opelika tomorrow in body.
 Although it is vacation, company or
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Gallilean Fishermen Meet.

Tuscaloosa. June 13.-(Special. 1.-The Gallilean Fishermen, a fraternal or- ganization of negroes, are holding a session at the industrial farm and re- formatory recently started near here The principal speech of the day was delivered by Prof. John H. M. Butler. well known colored educator of Eliz- abeth, N. c. President Jordan Thomp- son and Secretary and General Man ager c. C. Steward are attending the meeting at the farm today. The dele gates to the third annual convention marched through the streets of Tus- caloosa this morning with brass band en route to the Industrial Farm. The obs .ct of this annual session of the Fishermen Is to raise $15,O00 for the re- formatory and farm at this place, which will be conducted somewhat af- ter the order ot Booker Washington's famous school at Tuskegee. The con- vention will last through the entire week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
wETUMPKA.

Wetumpka, June )-The an : nouncement of the death of Governor Sanford was received here with profound sorrow Few men were ever esteemed by any people as Governor Sanford was by the people of Fillmore County.
 Mrs. D. A. Britt of Eclectic died Sun day night in her 59th year. She had been an invalid for a number of years.
 The trustees of the Fifth District School passed a resolution making the first four months of the coming session absolutely free.
 Sheriff Robins and wife and Mrs. A. Ho- henburg attended the Damon picnic at Tallassee yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
1he News Qf Alabama

Sam Hindman, . brother of the bride, best man. and N. F. Tompkins and c. G. Hodges, ushers. Mrs. Lula M. Simp. son rendered the wedding march, and Rev. E. B. Norton was the ohiciatine clergyman. The church was beautiful ly decorated. At { o'clock Mir. and Mrs Moore left over the Southern Tor . brief visit to Chattanooga, Lookout Mountain and Atlanta. The bride is the eldest daughter of MT. and Mrs M. J. Hindman of this city. and the groom is Chief Clerk in the office oi the trainmaster of the Southern Raii' road at Tuscumbia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Higdon Appoints Stan.

Col. E. L. Higdon, commanding the Sd Infantry. Alabama National Guard, appointed his non-commissioned staff today as follows: pr. Percy Nixon, Birmingham, Acting Dental Surgeon. with rank of Captain; w. E. Gardiner of Birmingham, Sergeant Major; W. P. Gwin, Gadsden, Quartermaster Ser geant: James P. Brock, Commissary Sergeant; E. ". Bullock. Birmingham, Ordinance Sergeant; N. Williams. Bir- mingham, Chief Trumpeter, Fred E. Enslen, Birmingham, Hospital Stew ard; F. w. Boyd, Anniston. Hospital Steward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Iemison to Be President.

It was given out today that Robert Jemison. Vice President and General Manager of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power Company. will be president of the Consolidated Company which is being formed by the combf- nation of the Birmingham Railway. Light and Power Company. the Bir- mingham Gas Company and the Con- solidated Electric Light Company. The Board of Directors agreed upon con- sists of T. T. Hillman, H. M. Atkinson. B. F. Roden. R. H. Pearson, N. E. Barker. W. A. Walker. Gordon Ab- bolt. Nat Baxteh, Jr.. A. T. London, w. H. Kettig. G. B. Mccormack, ]. K. Newman, NJ V. Joseph Robert Jemison and A. M. Shook The entire board is local with the exception of Messrs
 Abbott. Atkinson and Newman. The new corporation is to be local in every respect. the sole connection of the Old
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Drennen,s Warm Letter.

Mayor W. M. Drennen has written vigo -ous letter to c. c. Fleming, Secretary. of the Southeastern Tariff Association in Atlanta, in reference to the revision in rates on insurance in this city by July 1st, when the city will have improved its fire fighting faciii- ties. Some time ago a big demand for reduction in insurance rates here was made, and the Tariff Association sent agents to this city to investigate eondi- tions. Numerous conferences were held and finally the City Council consented to make certain improvements in the fire department with the understanding that the Tariff Association would re- duce the insurance rates. A few days ago Mayor Drennen announced that the new equipment of the fire department would be installed July 1st. The Tarin Association was notified or that fact. but seems unwilling to grant the con- cessiop ps desired without another in- vestigation. and Secretary Fleming has written letter to that effect. Mayor Drennen, in reply, insists that a special agent be sent over at once, and that a revision of insurance rates be made in accordance with the previous agree ment so that property-h here can get the benefit of this rate beginning July 1st. The Mayor contends that the agreement entered into was a specific one, and he tells MT. Fleming that the city expects his association to live up to it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
will Rui1d Cotton Weaving Mill.

Huntsville. June 13.-(Special. )-The Eastern Manufacturing Company was incorporated here today with capital stock of $50 900 by Arthur H. Lowe and George P. Grant of Massachusetts. Charles l.. Poor of New York, and w. I. Wellman and J. R. Boyd of Huntsville. The shareholders met to- day and elected the five incorporators as directors The company will build md operate cotton weaving mill in Il htc citv
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Three Boys Drowned.

Bellaire, O., June 13,-Three sons of Lawrence o. MeIlott were carried away by the water in Captina Creek in cloud burst and drowned. The bodies have not been recovered. The victims were: Arthur, aged 15: Wilbur. 9, and Roy, 6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
Mnnre-Hindman

Tuscumbia. June 3.-(Special.) )-Last afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the Meth Odist Church MT. Samuel Moore and Miss Lula Hindman were married in the presence of large gathering of relatives. friends and acquaintances. Miss Pattie Finley was maid of honor,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
A New Industry.

FL. Clark and others will, 1t Is sta ted. locate a plant at Ensley for the of steel hoops, cotton ties, etc. Clark was former General Mana ger of the American Sheet Steel Com pany. He and associates few days ago bought the old Helena rolling mills for the purpose of converting it into hoop plant. This mill will either be re- moaed to Ensley or the new owners will operate it at Helena and build an q additional pIant at Ensley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
ExAs WONDER
Ps aREE DISCOVERY.

S In bottle of Halls Great DIS
 $ les all ki}1sy and bladder trou-
 .A bves grav. cures diabetes. sem
 aZfssions walk and lame backs, aSatism and tl irregularities of the
 kys and biadar- in both men and wo- .S-sen. regulates ladder troubles in chii- dren. If not soY by your druggist VII be sent by mal}vn receipt of q. One small bottle is two months treatment, and will cure aw case above mentioned Dr. E. w. HallIsole manufacturer. P. O. Box S2s. St. Lais. Mo. Send for testi monials. Sold by all druggists and th- Montgomery Eug Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14

kidneys themselves break down ana waste away cell by cell.
 Bladder troubles most always result from a Arrangement of the kidneys and cure Is obtained quickest by a pror-sr treatment of the kidneys. If you are feenng badly you can make no mistake by taking pr. Kilmer's Swamp-ROOt, the great kidney, liver and bladder remedy.
 It corrects inability to hold urine and scala ing pain in passing 1t. and overcomes that unpleasant necessity of being compelled to go often during the day, and to get up many times during the night The mild and tho extraordinary effect of Swamp-Root Is soon realized. It stands the highest for Its won derful cures of the most distressing cases.
 Swam2-Root Is pleasant to take and sold by all druggists in fifty-cent and one-dollar sized bottles. You may
 have a sample bottle of asBI| :s::ss3!.::sa this wonderful new dis a U isss covery and book that ESzAsl= SaEas3 I9 tells all about it, both Home of swamp-Roos sent free by mail. Address pr. Kilmer & Go. Binghamton, N. v. When writing mention reading this generous offer iD this paper.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14
The Cause of Many Sudden Deaths.

prevailing ;n this s because so decep
 tive. Many sudden deaths are caused by it-heart disease, pneumonia, heart failure or apoplexy are often the result of kidney disease. If kidney trouble is al- lowed to advance the kidne y- ois 0 n cd blood will attack the vital organs or the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14

GRoEsBEK. Tex. Sept. 2s.-This is to certify th& I nave been cured of klo ney and blader trouble with one bottle of Halls GrAt Discovery. and l can fully
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14

Colony Trust Company of Boston being that of financial agent in directing the deal and trustees for the bonds to be issued. Mir. Atkinson stated this morning that the new company will have one million dollars in the treasury with which to make improvements and that the improvements will be made forthwith. c. H. Davis, of the firm at Fort. Bacon & Davis of New York and New Orleans. will come here as engI- neer in charge of improvements which will be made under his direction. It Is understood that J. B. McClary will re- main in charge as manager of the Street Railway System. Timothy By ron as Superintendent of the gas plant and J. M. Bradley as Superintendent of the Electric Light plant.
 Death of J. R. Hill.
 John R. Hill. aged 53. died at his home last night at East Lake. He was a native of Greene County and for many years was railroad agent at Eu- Jaw. Two years ago he csyne to Bir- mingham. since which time he has beer connected with the Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. The body was taken to Eutaw for burial.
 Mrs. Sarah E. Wilder, aged 61, died last night at the family residence. The deceased was the mother of Dr. w. II. Wilder. Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of Alabama: Sam uel M Wilder, a prominent attorney at the lecal bar; Isaac Wilder, a well known raflroad man. and Mrs. Evans, wife of ex-Mayor F. V. Evans. The de- ceased was the widow of Major Gaeton H. Wilder. who was during his life time prominent citizen of North Car olina. having been President of the Gaston and Raleigh Railroad. The re- mains were taken to Raleigh, N C., for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-14

AM Me MR .d SNAChMAN N MEERTIEF.6 gN VI Y V NQ
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
LORD RosEBERY's TRIBUTE.
WEIGHT OF THE QUEEN IN THE COUNCILS
OF THE WORLD.

London, Jan. 30-Lord Rosebery presided this
morning at special meeting of the Royal Scot
tlsh Corporation. called in London to pass reso-
lutions expressing sorrow at the death of Queen
Victoria and of cOngratulation on the accession
OF King Edward VII. There was a crowded at
tendance. Nearly all the Scottish lords were
present Lord Rosebery remarked that he would
pass lightly over the congratulatory part of
the programme, said His MaJesty's speech at the
Privy Council meeting sufficiently indicated the
laws by which he intended his reign should be
governed thus promising to make his rule no
less illustrious than that Of his parent
Lord Rosebery then dweIt in eloquent terms
on the life and death OF Queen Victoria saying
that in the whole history Of mankind no death
had so touched such large number of persons
in the entire world. There was scarcely an in
telligent individual in the civilized world but
was profoundly moved. He wondered if her sub
jects yet realized how much they had lost and
what enormous weight the Queen had in
the councils of the world. 1t was not brilliancy
or genius which could supply the advantage she
gave Great Britain by her fund Of knowledge
which was unequalled by any constitutional
historian 1t was no disparagement of other
kings to say she was the chief of the European
soveregns. and her influence in the councils of
nations was always used for peace, freedom
and good government
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal the Cana
dian High Commissioner. seconded the resolu-
tiOns.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
STATE BOARD FOR GAS AFFAIRS.
RAILROAD COMMISSION TO SUPERVISE
THEM IF SENATOR ELLSWORTTFS
BILL IS PASSED.

Albany. Jan. 80 (SpecaD.-Senator Ellsworth pre-
sented another bill to-day TO carry out Governor
Odells recommendations in his message to the
Legislature. The bill gives the Railroad Com
mission supervision of the gas companies. the cleo
trio lighting companies and the companies for heat
ing power purposes in this State.
The Railroad Commissioners authorized TO
examine the books of the corporations mentioned
and subpoena witnesses to learn about their af
fairs. They may also draft and recommend such
legislative enactments will in their Judgment
protect the peoples interests in and upon the rail-
roads of the State ''or in the supply of gas,
electric light, heat power furnished by any
poration subject to its Jurisdiction"
The bill also declares that the Railroad Commits
sioners may recommend TO any corporation formed
for supplying gas or for electric lighting. heating
or power purposes that it should furnish 'addi-
tional facilities for the convenience or accommo-
dation of its patrons should reduce its charges
for gas for electric light. heat power.
should otherwise modify the methods Of conduct
ing its business"
In case these recommendations not needed
the Board of Railroad Commissioners, the bill de-
clares shall present the facts in the the
AttOrney-General for his consideration and action,
and shall also report them in its annual in
special report 20 the legislature The expenses OF
supervising the affairs of the corporations
cerned are to be paid by them.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
SING SING PRISONS DOOM
STEPS TAKEN AT ALBANY TO RE-
PLACE AUBURN ALSO BY ONE
AT PEEKSKILL.

Albany, Jan. 80 CSpeciaD.-A resolution will
be introduced in both houses early next week
providing for investigating committee to be
composed of the Governor. Senator Wilcox
chairman Of the Senate Committee Prisons
and Assemblyman Bryan. chairman Of the As
semby Prisons Committee, for the purpose of
examining the sanitary condition of Sing Sing
Prison.
Bills will then be drafted and introduced in
both houses following the recommendations in
the report of the Superintendent Of Prisons
which is to be made public next week and which
forecasted in The Tribune last Monday
recommending. first. the condemnation and
abandonment of Sing Sing and Auburn prisons;
second, the esta ablshment of great prison.
the site of which. as has been suggested will
be at Peekskill
After hearing the report of DR. Daniel Lewis
president of the State Board of Health on lis
investigation of Sing Sing Prison, the Board
passed a resolution the effect that it unfit
TO he occupied by human beings, and that i'm
mediate steps should be taken to remedy the ex-
listing unsanitary conditions. The Board further
recommended by an informal vote that the in
stitution he abandoned and its inmates be
moved to clean and healthful quarters.
Samuel j. BarroWs' secretary OF the new
York Prisons Association, read the report or
T Wyngate the sanitary engineer of the asso-
citation, who has made a personal examination
of the institution, and who says that the in
mates are subjected a slow death because
of foul air and dampness He said the buildings
should be torn down.
Mr. Barrows further compared Sing Sing
Prison with the prisons of Europe. of which he
has made study and said that Sing Sing was
as foul as many Continental prisons which nave
long ago been abandoned. The average amount
OF air for European cell was ~" CUBIC ieet,
whereas a Sing Sing cell has capacity of about
14J cubic feet
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
CHAFFEE MAY SUCCEED MACARTHUR.

Washington. Jan. SO-It is said at the War De-
partment that neither General Wade nor General
Ludlow Is sent out to Manila with a purpose OF re-
hevtng General Macarthur There has been no at
tempt 70 forecast the promotions in the Regular
Army which will result from the passage OF the
pending Reorganization bill When that oil De-
comes law 1t will be within the power of the Pres
ident to designate the order in which commissions
shall be issued to the majOrgeneras created there
BY The first officer commissioned major-gen-.
eral OF course, by the rule of seniority will become
entitled to the command whenever he comes IN
contact with an officer OF Ike grade. Thus. IL the
President wishes Macarthur to retain command IN
the Philippines. and that officer cares to remain
after Wades arrival IL will simply become neces-
sary to allow MacArthur'S commission as MAJOR
general to antedate Wade's, and that will be done
If Macarthur remains But il has been UNDERSTOOD
for several months that Macarthur, having served
as long in the tropics as is consistent with healtn
and sound military practice. is likely TO come nome
in the late spring. BY the same understanding
General Chdfee has been assigned as his successor
and present indications afford no reason sor a
change in the belief that if Macarthur cares 90
come hOme-and hat is left to his own choice-nls
natural successor will be General Chanee-
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
wARsHIPs AT PORTSMOUTH.
PLANS FOR THE NAVAL DIsPLAY-oRDER
OF VESSELS.

Portsmouth. Jan. 30-The warships are al
ready assembling for Fridays great naval
pageant. The arrangements. which have been
completed provide that eight torpedo boat de-
stroyers will lead the procession from Cowes
followed by the royal yacht Alberta with the
Queens body on board the royal yacht Vic
toria and Albert. with King Edward and Queen
Alexandra and the English royal family; the
royal yacht Osborne. with other royalties: the
Imperial yacht Hohenzolern. with Emperor
William, the Duke and Duchess Of Connaught
and others; the Admiralty yacht Enchantress,
and a Trinity House yacht with the officials on
board.
The main squadron of battleships and cruisers
will be moored, two and half cables apart in
one line extending from Cov-es to Spithead. The
Channel Fleet, under the command of Vice-Ad-
miral Sir Harry Holdsworth Rawson will form
the eastern portion, and the Reserve Fleet un-
der Rear-Admiral Sir Gerard Henry Noel will
form the western portion The foreign war ves-
sells are to be moored southwest Of the British
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
ROYAL MoURNERs IN LONDON.
KINGS OF PORTUGAL AND GREECE ARRIVE

KINGS OF PORTUGAL AND GREECE ARRIVE.
London, Jan. 3O.-King Carlos I of Portugal.
with his suite, arrived at Dover at 10 o'clock
this morning. He was received with royal
salute and military hono-1. The King with
large suite, and accompanied from Dover by the
Portuguese Minister. Senior Pinto de Several.
and his staff. reached Victoria Station at noon
to-day from Dover. His Majesty was met on
the platform of the static by Prince Christian
of Schleswig- in. in behalf Of King Ed
ward. and various officials OF King Edwards
household.
His Matesty's equerry delivered autograph
message from King Edward to King Carlos, and
the latter and his suite were Immediately driven
in royal carriages 20 buckingham Palace. The
King warmly greeted by the crowds which
gathered along the route in anticipation of his
arrival There was military escort King
Edward visited the ing of Portugal shortly af-
terward, and subsequently proceeded to Osborne
The King Of Greece the Duke of Sparta and
the Grand Duke of Baden reached Victoria Sta
tion at > o'clock They were received by Prince
household The Wis ors proceeded to Marlbor-
ough House
Paris. Jan. 30-The Duke OF Orleans has de-
cided TO attend the funeral of Queen Victoria
He will arrive in London on Saturday and on
Sunday will deposit a wreath on the coffin The
Dukes decision is intere sting In view of his mes
sage Of congratulatiOn to the Paris artist who
cartcatured Queen Victoria in a most insulting
manner, which resulted in the Dukes being Os-
traciZed in England.
New-York tribune., 1901-01-31
MEMORIAL MEETING ABANDONED.
BRITISH RESIDENTS DECIDE TO CoNFINE
THEMSELVES TO RELIGIOUS SERVICES

The General Committee of British Residents of
New-York. at a meeting held yesterday afternoon
at the British Consulate, in the Chesebrough
Building decided TO abandon the plan of holding a
public meeting In memory OF Queen Victoria in ad-
dition to the service to be held in Trinity Church
on Saturday afternoon. Sir Percy Sanderson the
British Consul-GeneraI presided at the meeting
and L. X. Beddal acted secretary. The Rev
Or. d. Parker Morgan. chairman of the sub-com-
nittee presented the following report:
In view of the fact that it is now apparent that
many churches Will hold services the second
day of February in addition to the service to be
held in Trinity Church. and, further, that there
does appear to be any building suitable for a
memorial service available that date. this COM
mittee is unanimously of opinion that il would be
inexpedient to hold public meeting a this
time Your committee would however, respectful
ly suggest that the clergy of all denominations be
invited hold memorial services In their respective
churches on Saturday. the second day of February,
such other time they may deem convenient.
This report adopted the action OF the
meeting. In addition to the memorial services al
ready announced there will be a service under the
st. Matthews Protestant Episcopal Church. West
Eighty -fourth-st., Sunday at p. m The Rev. \.
H. Judge will preach.