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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
JIM BUCHANAN HANGED
NEGRO MURDERER EXECUTED
 ACCORDING TO LAW.
His Trial, Conviction and Execution Within Two Hours-Waived His Legal Right-Confessed
 to Killing Family.

Nacogdoohes, Tex, Oct. 17.-Jim Buch- anan. colored, the murderer of the Hicks family, was tried here today, a plea of guilty was accepted by the judge and the negro was legally hanged within two hours after sentence had been passed.
 Ten days ago the dead bodies of Farmer Hicks. his wife and daughter were found in the Hicks home and Sheriff Spradley immediately began a search for the per petrator of the crime. A week later Jim Buchanan was arrested and finally con- fessed to the triple murder.
 The news of the negro's confession spre cad rapidly and a mob of several hun dred people marched upon the sheriff and his deputies with the avowed purpose of securing possession of the negro and burning him at the stake. Sheriff Sprad- ley and his deputies refused to give over his prisoner and later he was joined by Sheriff Bowers of Augustin County. The two officers through a ruse finally suc- ceeded in spiriting the negro away to the parish jail at Shreveport.
 Buchanan was next taken to the jail at Henderson ,and a company of. militia was ordered out to protect the negro from violence. A mob formed and it was feared a collision with the troops would result in serious blood-shed. Two more com panies of militia were dispatched to Hem derson and today Buchanan was brought to Nacogdoches under the protection of five companies of militia.
 Upon his arrival here the negro was immediately turned over to Sheriff Sprad- ley who told the people he would be given a speedy trial The town began to fill up rapidly and the excitement was in tense. The telegraph wires were cut, the railroad tracks were torn up for a aaH hot an attempt would be made to get posses sion of Buchanan.
 District court was at once convened. a jury was impaneled without delay and the negro's plea of guilty was accepted by the court. The judge ordered that the death sentence be executed November IT,, but many people announced that they would not brook delay. Buchanan then waived the thirty days allowed him by law and preparations were begun to erect a crude scaffold in the jail yard.
 When the task was completed Buchanan was hanged by Sheriff Spradley in the presence of a large crowd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
OPPOSES |. & N. MERCER
KENTUCKY RAILROAD CoMMIs
 SION FILES COMPLAINT.
President McChord Says Interstate Commerce Commission Will Go to New York and Take
 Testimony.

Louisville, Ky, Oct. 1.-The State Railroad Commission tonight forwarded to the Interstate Commerce Commission at Washington a formal complaint against the alleged consolidation of the Louisville and Nashville and Southern Railway and other railroad lines in Ken lucky.
 Some days ago c. c. MoChord. chair man of the State Railroad Commission went to Washington and presented to the Interstate Commerce Commission certain facts in reference to the alleged consoli- dation of the various railroad lines. MT. McChord said the members informed him that they could not proceed with the investigation until the State Railroad Commission had filed a formal complaint in Washington; when this was done the National Commission would at once enter upon the investigation. Mir. McChord said:
 "Our information Is that the Inter- state Commerce Commission will so to New York and will put J. P. Morgan and the others interested in the censoli- dalton on the witness stand and will probe to the bottom all the deals set forth in the complaint which we have prepar- ed'
 MT. McChord said that he and his as- sociates would rely on the Interstate Commerce laws in making a thorough investigation of the matter. The partic- ular sections of the commerce laws to which they look are as follows:
 That 1t shall be unlawful for any com mon carrier, subject to the provisions of this act. to enter into any contract. agree ment or a combination with any other common carrier or carriers for the pool ing of freights of different and compet- ing railroads to divide between the aggrs- gate or any proceeds of the earnings of such railroads or any operation thereof.
 That the Interstate Commerce Com mission shall have the authority to in- qvtre into the management of the busi- ness of all common carriers subject to the provisions of this aot and shall keep itself informed as to the manner and methods in which the same is conducted.
 For the purposes thereof. the Inter state Commerce Commission shall have power to require by subpoenae the st- the production of all books. papers, tar iffs and documents relating to any mat ter under investigation"
 The complaint gets forth that in the alleged eonsossdaton of the Southern lines all competition Is destroyed and that practically one man controls the fixing of freight and passenger rates on all the lines extending from the Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico, and from the Att lantic to the Mississippi. It further re- cites that the commerce of ten States is, thus controlled by these carriers.
 Chairman McChord said:
 The complaint has been prepared very carefully, and in 1t we have endeavored to present to the people of Kentucky and of the South the situation as we see 1t. ,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
MINERS SUSPICIOUS.
Reported That Several Locals Will
 Oppose Commission.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. 17.-Reports were circulated tonight that locals of the United Mine Workers in West Scranton, Pittston and some other localities had voted to instruct their delegates to oppose the acceptance of the operators proposition unless the companies would agree to discharge the non-union men, take back all the old employees. drop the suits instituted against strikers and recog- niEe the union.
 It was impossible to verify these re- norts but they are consistently and gen. erally circulated.
 X significant fact in connection with this was the concern of District President Nicholls today over published report that he was at the head of movement to oppose the acceptance of the proposi- tion.
 This report" said MT. Nichols this evening "is doing no end of mischief. It has caused our men to view the proposi- tion with suspicion and when they sus- pected it they commenced to look for the flaws which they supposed I had found in IL. I have heard of locals in different nIaces being disposed to vote against the nropositlon and I must admit it Is caus- ing some worry at headquarters. am satisfied, however that the convention will accept the proposition"
 will the leaders of the United Mine Workers give the members any advice or instructions regarding their conduct to- wards the non-union men?'
 .I do not think so," replied MT. Nich- ols II do not see that we are called upon to ask our men to take those fel- lows to their hearts and treat them as thev would a dear friend. In 1900 I ad- v,sed that the non-unionists be treated in A friendly manner. with view of win ming them over, I do not propose to do if again. I don't think we want them"
 A box of explosives, containing ten links ot siant powder two sacks of gunpow- dar two sticks of dynamite and partly burned fuse was found in recently va eat.d house owned by non-union man st Grassy Island, near the 18th Regi- rrant's camp last night. A defect in the n,.. prevented an explosion which would h.va demolished the buildings. The find ,..s made by soldiers acting as an escort ,o the owner of the house, Henrick Bar
 os. when he went to board up the win Sova Four foreigners, suspected of Snoviug something of how the explosives "aD,e there are in the guard house await Irx A hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18

cd with the law offlces ventured back into the room and found the three bodi,s lytnr close together. On Turner's body was found an unsigned telegram:
 "Telephone message received. Will ac- cept Sa, roo either from Hamilton of Nal lard"
 On Turner's corpse the Coroner also found . certified check for S270O. The lat ter is regarded as throwing a peculiar light on the case, for 1t is thought to indicate that Turner went to the offices with the probable intention of paying the sum of money which was to have settled rhe dificulty.
 If he did intend to pay, it is argued. he changed his mind suddenly and de- oidsd to kill.
 Turner's Lawyer Defends Him.
 Edgar M. Leventritt. who was Turner s counsel in the affairs preceding the trag- edy and who was present in the room at the time the shooting began. made statement tonight in which he defended Turner against the charge that he was a defauiter.
 'Mr. Turner" he said, was not a de- faulter. He did not criminally misap- propriate the funds of the Climax Bot ting Company"
 According to Mir. Leventritt, Turner had originally put up s, 900 in cash. His over drafts amounted to $2.soo. leaving s2,oo practically which remained as the value of his holdings. Hamilton offered 5000 for Turner's share. which the latter &C., cepted and the deal was closed. Turner believed that this transaction relieved him of all connection with the firm and closed all accounts.
 Asked why Turner had been prevailed upon to agree to giving up a check for g. 700 to settle with Hamilton and Nal lard, Mir. Leventritt said:
 Turner was influenced by the fact. as I am informed. that he was expecting political appointment which would be made impossible If the least hint of IT, regularity. however unfounded. should be made against him."
 The body of Turner was tonight taken to his late home at Mount Vernon.
 Arrangements have been maUde for the shipment of the body of Mir. Mallard to- morrow to Atlanta. where the funeral services and interment will take place. The relatives will accompany the body.
 MT. Hamiltons brother. J. w. Hamil- ton. notified the undertaken that he was on his way East and would arrive Tn this city to take care of his brothers body tomorrow morning. The funeral will take place in Pittsburg and the body Will be shipped tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
wrieht Will Not Vote.

Washington, Oct r7.-Hon. Carroll D. Wright, as recorder of the commissi ou to arbitrate the anthracite coal dispute will not have a vote. The statement is made:
 "The commission Is so constituted that 1t will require a two-third vote to settle any point upon which there is dispute. VI
 That means that Colonel Wright is moi to be regarded as a member of the com- mission in passing upon questions at is- sue before 1t. An official with a great deal of experience said:
 "In all military boards and courts the recorder has no vote, but he is the man who runs the board"
 Colonel Wright will keep the records summon witnesses, carry out the orders of the commission and perhaps prepare its report under instructions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
LOCALS CHOSE DELEGATES
Mitchell Will Address the
 Convention Monday.
The Body May Be in Session Two Days-Some Workmen VIII Have to Wait for Elm
 ployment.

Wilkesbarre. Pa, Oct. l7.-In accord- ance with the call issued yesterday by or de-, of the Executive Boards of the an- thracite districts of the Miners union all locals through the coal field be- gan electing delegates today to the con vention which will be held here next Monday to consider the acceptance or re- Jection of the arbitration plans submitted by President Roosevelt.
 Most of the loctl unions held their meetings tonight. They all will have been held by tomorrow nooi. It is practically certai nthat a majority of the delegates will come to the convention instructed to vote in favor of accepting the arbitra- tion scheme. The prominent officials or the union say there is no fear that the opposition will be strong enough to defeat the efforts of those who favor ending the strike by arbitrating their differences with the operators.
 President Mitchell does not care to an- ticipate the action of the convention, but from his manner 1t is taken that he has not the slightest doubt as to the result. He will so into the convention and make a strong speech for the acceptance or the arbitration scheme.
 The indications are the convention will last two dave and that there will be much debate on various features of the arbitration plan. The conditions In some collieries are different from those exist ing at other places.
 The principal question to be discussed before the plan is accepted by the min- CTS will lbe that of taking care of all the men, The conditions of the minee are such that all workmen cannot be given work immediately and some will have ta wait for weeks before the companies caT take care of them. The operators will moi dismiss the non-union men Tn order te give employment to e returning striker It .s understood the union will take care of all such men who fail to ind immedi' ate employment.
 It Is estimated that 25 per cent. of the collieries will be in operation on the first day after the convention over.
 There was great activity at the offices of the coal companies today in -prepara- ton for the resumption of work next week. About 25 per cent of the mines are in condition for immediate operation. This per centaee will be increased each day. There Is a great amount of work to be done which will keep the company officials extremely busy until all the col lieries are in operation. The movement of additional empty coal cars already has begun. The railroads are also pre- pairing to haul an extraordinary number of coal trains.
 Strike headquarters were very quiet te- day. President Mitchell had few callers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
To Apply for Coadiut

Cincinnati. Oct. 17.-A petition will shortly be sent to Rome asking for the appointment of coadjutor in Cincinnati archdiocese for Archbishop William Hen ry Elder The venerable archbishop has been in the priesthood fifty-six years and Is the oldest member of the American heirarchy. He will soon celebrate his s4th birthday. Bishops Horstman of Cleve- land, Macs of Covington and Moeller of Columbus are mentioned for the place and the succession to the archbtsboREio.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
~xrroHELL THANKS PRESIDENT
Strike Leader Believes Miners Will
 Agree.

washington. Oct. 17.-The response of 1obn Mitchell, President of the United xins workers, to President Rooseveits s ,,otiacation that he had appointed com ,nission. was made public today. It in- Sorms i'm of the action Of the ExecuuVe Boards of Districts Nos. l. ana ?, Tn ,,,r- o convention and agreeing to rec t..n,nand unanimously the resumption of -,n-r and the submission of the diffe:- s,ces between the "operatora and the mine workers of the anthracite coal aalda'' to the commission.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Life Inauranca Men.

Cincinnati, Oct. 1.-The National Asso- citation of Life Underwriters adjourned today to meet tn Baltimore next year. The following officers were elected: Pres ident, Phil H. Farley New York: Vice. Presidents, D. F. Appell. Boston; E. A Kendall. Cleveland: J. s. Cameron. At Ianta Secretary. F. B. Mason. Chicago; Treasurer. Eli D. Weeks. Hartford. Conn. Among the members of the Executive Committee elected for three years is Thomas Peters, Georgia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
BATTLE STILL RACES.
Fighting Continues Between Colom-
 hians and Rebels.

Washington. Oct. 1.-The greatest bat tie that Venezuela has ever known Is still raging according to a cablesram re- ceived at the State Department today from United States Minister Bowen at Caracas The dispatch is dated yester- day. and reads:
 Fighting continues at Victoria. No communication is to be had with Valen- cia."
 It has been decided at the State De- partment that the United States naval vessel now at LaGuaira, the Port of Ca- racas. is sufficient for the present needs. The Marietta, which is the vessel referred to. might. in case of need, quickly send a guard of marines and blue jackets to the United States legation at Caracas if Mir. Bowen desires their presence. and even this small guard. 1t is not doubted. will be sufficient for all purposes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Starts for Philippines.

Rome, Oct. n.-Archbishop Guidi. the apostolic delegate in the Philippines. and his secretary. Father O'Conner. started today for Marseiiles from which port they will sail for Manila. They were Did den farewell at the railroad station by a large gathering of distinguished vad' can officials, heads of religious bodiei and representatives of ministers accred. ited to the vatican.
 The archbishop has taken with him all his Episcopal robes, as he intends to en- ter Manila in full state.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Railroad Company Incorporated.

Columbus. O.. Oct. r.-The Zanesville and Western Railroad Company. a reor- Eanization of the Columbus. Sandusky and Hooking Railroad. after the recent sale of that property. was incorporated today with a capital of $2500.O0o. Under the reorganization the north end of the old c. s. and H. system from Columbus to Sandusky is to go to the Pennsylvania lines and be operated in conjunction with the Norfolk and Western, giving that line an outlet to the lakes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18

The reply expresses confidence that the convention will agree to the arbitration of the eminent and impartial men,. chosen by the President, and expresses gratitude to the President for his patriotic efforts to bring about an honorable settlement of the strike. The reply goes at length into the grievances of the miners. and con cludes with the expression of the hope and belief that from this arbitration will come complete, satisfactory and permanent solution of the troubles which have vexed the anthracite fields from time immemorial"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
ATTACKS THE GOVERNMENT
Rossbery Speaks Against the Edu-
 cation Bill.

New York. Oct 17-Lord Rosebery has divided with Parliament the honors of political day in a speech before the city Liberal Club, a stronghold of cautious. conservative liberalism. cables the Lon- don correspondent of The Tribue. The address of the former Premier was 6 viz orous arraignment of the educational poll icy of the Government and a bid for the non-conformist support. It will help. the speaker declares. to concentrate the lines of attack upon the Government measure and serve to reconcile the non-conform- ists to his leadership of the Liberal par ty Lord Rosebery not only condemned the abolition of school boards and ad- vocated and uneauivocal municipal con- trol over educational mechanism. but was prepared to consent to the purchase of voluntary plan in order to establish q truly national systsm and to settle once for all the school question.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
CANDY TRUST FORMED.
Organization Perfected and Officers
 Elected.

St. Louis. Oct. 1.-The National Candy Company, composed of candy firms all over the country. has been organized by the election of officers. St. Louis will be headquarters of the combine. O. H Peckham of this city was elected Presi- dent; A. J. Walter. Secretary, and F. D. Seward. Treasurer
 Four Vice-P esidents were elected al follows: Peter Echect. Cincinnati; John F. Gray, Detroit: Frank Sibley, Buffalo V. l.. Price, Chicago The Executive Committee elected consists of " L. Price chairman; F. A. Meme. Louisville; J. E. Farley, Chicago; Alfred Paris. Mime arolls; F. D. Seward, St. Louis; A. J Walter, St. Louis. The President, also Is ex-officio member. The combination is now in effect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
BEEF COMBINE INCORPORATES.
Authorized by New Jersey Law tt
 Do Business.

Trenton, N. J., Oct. H.-The United States Packing Company which is under stood to be the beef combine. was incor- porated here today with an authorized capital of $1.000.o0o It Ia understood that this amount will be subsequently in- creased to probably S60o, ,0Oo,e0o.
 The company is authorized to purchase and deal in cattle and other live stock and to carry on the business of butchers, packers, store keepers, construct and operate steamship lines. etc.
 The incorporators of the company are Horace s. Gould, Frederick K. Seward and Kenneth x. McLaren, all of whom are clerks in a New Jersey corporation agency.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
ARBITRATOR CLARK.
He Will Accept Appointment of
 President Roosevelt.

New York Oct H.-E. E. Clark. Grand Chief of the Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors. who was appointed by Pres ident Roosevelt as a member of the coal strike arbitration commission, Is in the city for the purpose of attending rail- road employees meeting.
 T have not been officially informed Of my appointment" he said. T will ac- cept with pleasure. I am believer in arbitration, but not in compulsory arbi- tration. I have a general idea of the duties of the commission. This strike has gone home to the people more than any other in the history of the country"
 Thomas H. Watkins. another member of the commission, said he had not yet been officially notified of his appointment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
I,osses aft Gaming Restricted,

New York, Oct. 1Z-Millionaires who are members of the New Atlantic Clut in Piccadllly will not be allowed to lose more than 5000 a week at play accord ing to the rules, says London dispatch to The Tribune. The club will be com mon meeting place for well known men and capitalists on both sides of the At lantic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Maynard and Ryan Meet.

Philadelphia. Oct. 17.-Bllly Maynard of New York and Billy Ryan of Syracuse spared six rounds tonight at the Ariel Athletic Club. The result was a good go with little or nothing to choose between them at the finish. Ryan's work was the more spectacular. Maynord's body blows though, had force behind them and in a finish affair would have been effective.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18

the steamer Guatemala S6r Panama, un- less the company payv'the fine which was imposed on four oebHs steamers. because. >as alleged. F company deceived the B6sra-Sym mding yellow fever cases on the vessels in question. The company has issued a protest. refuses to pay the fine and has notified the government that 1t will claim $750 daily. as damages for the steamers detention without prejudice to other claims. which 1t may make for damages on other grounds
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
w H. Younp Indicted.

New York, Oct. 1.-The grand jury to- day found an indictment for murder in the first degree against William Hooper Young who is under arrest in connection with the killing of Mrs Anna Pulitzer, whose body was found in canal near Jer- sey City. Young. will be arraigned Mon- daV
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Church Congress Adiourns.

Albany. N. Y, Oct. 1.-The final ses- sions of the Church Congress of the United States were held today and were presided over by Bishop Doan. The speakers were Dean Hodges of Cam bridge, Rev. w. E. c. Smith of New York and Rev. L. T. Coe. Ph. D.. warden of St. Stephens College, Anadale
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Conflict W1th Health Board.

Guayaquill Ecuador. Oct. 17.-A conflict is in progress between Inc Pacific Steam Navigation Company and the Board of Health here. the latter having refused since yesterday to permit the sailing of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
Killed in Railroad Camp.

Knoxville. Tenn, Oct. 17.-At the rail- road camp of the Knoxville, La Toilette and Jellico Railroad, five miles from Jel- lico Walter Jones was shot through the breast by W. NJ Shelby and instant Iy killed. Shelby has not been captured
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-18
NOT ENOUGH MONEY.
Sons of Veterans Not Yet in Posses
 sion of Beauvoir.

S1On or 6eAuVO1Es
 Jackson, Miss, Oct. H.-On account of a balance yet to be subscribed for the purchase of Beauvoir. the old home of Jefferson Davis, 1t was decided by the Mississippi division. Sons Confederate Veterans at their last session tonight to postpone the requesting of a deed to the property until the remaining funds had been secured.
 In the terms of the sale Mrs. Jefferson Davis was to receive $10.o0o for the home. but the reports of the treasurer of the organization showed that only $S,55o had heen subscribed.