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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
TURNER IS DISCHARGED
JURY DID NOT BELIEVE TEsTI.
 MoNY OF MISS DUMAS.
The Young Man. was Accused of At tempted Criminal Assault the Verdict was Quite
 Surprise.

Mobile, Jan., 9--(SpeciaD-The case oi the State against Lewis Turner, charged with attemDted criminal assault on Miss Katie Dumas. came. to conclusion in the City Court tonight about 7:3O o'clock, when the jury came into court after be- ing out forty-five minutes, and returned a verdict of not guilty. The case. has aroused much interest and the court room has been we'll filled both days of the trial, except when, it was cleared yesterday when Miss Dumas was testifying. It was evident from the ver- dict that the jury did not believe the tes- timony of Miss Dumas, as she stated in her evidence on the stand that the de- fendant was the person who attempted to assault her, and when she threatened to scream, struck her in the face.
 Prior to the attack on Miss Dumas, which occasioned the arrest of Turner, had been wrought up to. a great state of excitement by reason of numerous as- saults on women by some unknown. per son known as Jack the slapper."
 The verdict of acquittal was somewhat In the nature of surprise
 The alumni of the University of Ala bama organized local association to- night by the election of Dr:. s. s Vice President. and County Treasurer George E.. Stone. Secretary and Treas urer. The meeting WAS largely attended and a great deal of enthusiasm was man. ifested
 Walter Jordan, colored, the negro irn. plicated in the killing of Robert Mo Whorter, was allowed to plead guilty to murder in the first degree in the City Court this morning. Jordan agreeing to imprisonment for life. The plea wa. accepted by the court and the penalty agreed upon imposed. Jordan's partner was convicted a few days ago and a similar punishment imposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
FORTY THOUSAND POPULATION
 SHOWN BY NEW DIRECTORY
Publisher Says This Estimate is Not Exaggerated No Question as to Future of
 Montgomery.

According to the estimate of the pub fishers of the Montgomery directory. this city has population of about 4o.- 900, instead of 3o346. as given by the last census. ,t-
 In the preface. touching on population. the publisher says:
 The United States census returns give the population of Montgomery 30,346 There are 1y,545 names in this issue of the directory. Estimating the population on the basis of the names contained in the directory, and using the multiple 3. the average used by other cities, the pop ulation Is 37, 635. When the fact is taken into consideration that the census report is confined strictly to the city limits, while directory canvass includes large portion of the residents who reside out side the limits. but to all practical pur- poses are identified as much with the city as if they were within the limits. This estimate Is not fictitious and the claim that Montgomery has 10000 popu-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10

lation Is not exaggerated"
 The directory also touches on the dif- ferent industries of the city, and in re- gard to the future of Montgomery and the real estate business. says:
 Large sums Of foreign money are of city property. at a low rate of inter- est, and the value of both city and coun- ty property is 'on an exceedingly firm been excrrdingiy Hattering. both from the standpoint of comparison with previous years, the prices at which they were made, and the Improvements which they have brought about, In view of these facts there can be no question as to the future of Montgomery"
 The directory came out on schedule time and a glance at it shows 1t to be the most complete and comprehensive one ever issued in this city
 The publishers, the Foote X Davis Company of Atlanta. are to be congratu- lated ofn the splendid work and the prompt delivery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
LOOKING AFTER INSURANCE.
Select Committee of City Counci
 Met Yesterday.

ell raised to adjust tfe insurance on the Heron Street School. recently destroyed by fire. had meeting in the Council Cks mber at 4 o'clock yesterday after noon. Alderman Gunter, Chairman of the Committee, presided.
 There was much discussion of the mat ter before the Committee. The original cost. of the building and it's equipment was considered and 1t was the concensus of opinion that nothing short of the amount fixed by the appraisers, $6l6O, should be entertained by the city in set clement of the claim against the insu- rance companies.
 Finally Alderman Roeder, a member of the Committee. was appointed to meet with the representatives of the insurance companies and agree upon settlement. He was instructed to refuse anything less than St. l60 in settlement of the city s claim.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
otero Will Be Confirmed

Washington. Jan. 9.-The Senate Com mittee on Territories spent the greater part of the day today in Investigating the charges made against Hon. M. A Otero in connection with his renomina- tion as Governor of New Mexico These charges were formulated by ex-delegate Catron, but were read by William M Berger of Santa Fe. They assert that under Governor Otcro. the Republican party in New Mexico has become a mere clique and also attack the Governor on his business record. After hearing al the charges the Committee voted unan- imously to recommend Governor Otero's s confirmation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Everybody Goes to
 Doves Randy Kitchen sa4aAsz4-----a

little over per cent of'the total product and the imports were still smaller.
 Fully 95 per cent of the total coke pro- duction in 1900 of 20.533. AS short tons, an increase of s64.779 tons over 1899. was taken from the Appalachian fields. which embrace the great coking regions of Pennsylvania, West Virginia. Alabama. Virginia and Tennessee. The average value per short ton of coke at the ovens in 1899 was $1.76: in 1900 1t was $2.31.
 The crude petroleum exceeded all records. a large increase being especially noted in West Virginia. California, Ohio, Indiana and Texas. The Texas develop ment came from the Appalachian and Lima-Indiana fields. The indicatio for 1901 are for largely increased output of petroleum over 1900
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Will Call Chile,s Bluff.

Mexico City. Jan. Slowing to the firm attitude taken by the delegations who are favorable to the compulsory plan of arbitration. it is probable that the conference in the regular form and recorded in the final protocol, just in the same way as other acts of the confer ence. If this course is adopted, the Chi @ wr n naFe the t9 threat "f ney ing from the conference. But If 1t is not followed. it is practically sure that the Peruvians, Argentines. Bolivians. Qua temalans and Paraguayans will with draw and probably also the Uruguayan delegation. Therefore 1t is a choice be- tween the departure of one delegation or several.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
NOMINATIONS HELD UP.
Senate Military Committee Wants
 Further Light.

Washington. Jan. 9.-The Senate Com mittee on Military Affairs today consid- cred the nomination of Captain Crozier to be Chief of the Bureau of Ordnance with the rank of Brigadier General; Col onel George l.. Gillespie to be Chief of Engineers with the rank of Brigadier General and Colonel George B. Davis to be Judge Advocate General with the rank of Brigadier General, and decided to ask the Secretary of War for an opinion on the legal aspects involved in these vari- ous kases. Included in the matter for inquiry is charge that Crozier is in- terested in several patents on ordnance. The opinion was expressed by some of the members of the Committee that this allegation is sufficiently serious to chal- lenge investigation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
HILL FINANCIAL BILL.
By Party Vote Committee Orders It
 Reported to House.

Washington, Jan. 9.-The first financial measure of importance to be reached in the House Is the Hill bill agreed upon today by the Committee on Coinage. Weights and Measures. providing for the maintenance of the legal tender silver crease of the subsidiary silver coinage.
 Mir. Hill today urged immediate action in order that the bill might be brought before the House al an early day. This was opposed by the Democratic members who were against the bill on its merits and protested against what they alleged to be undue haste. By a party vote the bill was ordered reported. It authorizes the coinage of subsidiary silver coin without regard to limit and as public necessity may require.
 In order to maintain at all times a par ity with gold the legal tender silver dol lars, the Secretary of the Treasury Is di- rected to exchange gold for legal tender treasury in the sum of s or any multi pie thereof. aE
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
CHILE IS REAL MAD.
Continues to Threaten to Withdraw
 from Conference.

Mexico City. Jan. 9.-The memorandum of the Chileans threatening to withdraw from the Pan- American conference what ever might be the form In which the plan of compulsory arbitration was pre- sented. was delivered to Finance Minis ter Limaatour who has been carrying on the negotiations on behalf of the Mexican government, and to W. I. Bu- chanan of the United States delegation. In their interview with the President, the Chilean delegates not only threat ened to withdraw their delegation here if they had not their way in the matter of arbitration, but also that the Minister would ask for his passports. so it Is said.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
DEATH OF JOHN H. PARKER.
He was One. of Wetuppka's Most
 Prominent Citizens.

Wetumpka. Jan. 9.-tSpeciaD-Hon
 John H. Parker died at his residence last night in West Wetumpka. MT. Parker was one of the leading citizens of Fillmore. and figured prominently in the political af- fairs of this county. He was at one time a member of the State Senate from this. the Fifteenth. Senatorial District. and was member of the recent Consti- tutional Convention. having received the nomination from the Fifth Congressional District. In the death of MT. Parker We tumpka and Fillmore County lose valu- able citizen and the bar faithful and
 s"~ 1tious practitioner. MT Parker was about 50 years of age and leaves a widow and five children. The remains will be inferred at Nixburg. Coosa Coun- ty. his former home. tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
DEATH OF Q. B. HURsEY.
He was the Oldest Citizen of Athens
 and Died Suddenly

Athens. Jan. 9.-(SpeciaD- oldest citizen in this place. MT. O. B. Hursey. died at his tate residence today, aged Athens. having spent the past sixty years here. He for many years prior to the war between the States owner and operated large carriage factory in Ath- ems. He died very suddenly of heart failure.
 MT. Milton Weatherford, one of the oldest residents of this county. was found dead today on the farm of his niece. where he was living. He was an old man and a cripple. He was one of the wealthiest men in the county. He leaves two sons.
 John Hine was shot and seriously if not fatally wounded last afternoon ten miles west 'of Athens while hunting. He was crossing a fence when his gun was discharged and the load passed through one hand and entered the body.
 The local preachers have formed a Ministers Association. and will hereaf-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10

ter hold regular monthly meetings at the respective homes of the members. het: . Dr. H. c. Davis. Vice President, ana Rev. J. R. Curry. Secretary. -..,
 Some months ago large steam gln- nery and saw mill belonging to hoi,l tt, Black. situated eight miles west or - A.n- ems, together with large lot of cotton and lumber and pen of hogs. were de, stroyed close watch was Kept ana ie at last the incendiary was discovered ,i in inc person of Willis Malone. negro hv- ing in the neighborhood. He IS now Tn II, jail charged with the crime and IL IS IS said that there is sufficient evidence 10 convict him of the deed. He barely es- caped being lynched.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Root Asks for &15.OOO.

Washington. aJn. s.-Secretary Root has asked Congress to make an appro- priation of $15.00O to provide for suit able foundation to arrange for the un- yelling of a replica of the bronze statue of Rochambeau. to be erected in this city The original statue was erected in the French city where the distinguished soldier was born. Congress already has appropriated $500 for the replica and for a pedestal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Penrose Calls Committee

Washington. Jan. 9.-Senator Penrose chairman of the Committee on Immigra- ton, has called a meeting for next Thurs day to hear persons who have expressed a desire to make representations con corning the Chinese exclusion bill. Among those who will be heard will be repre- sentatives of the Southern cotton plant CTS, the Asatic Association of New York the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company and Boston and Maine and the New Eng iand roads
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
NEW PARASITE FOUND.
Dr. Dutton Discovers Germ Which
 Causes FeverS.

New York. Jan. a-Sir Alfred Jones, chairman of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, according to London dispatch to The Times, has received a letter from Major Ross saying that pr Dutton at Bathurst has made most i'm portant discovery of a new kind of para site which causes a fever in human be- inss and which closely resembtes that causing the fly disease in the horses in South Africa
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Ex-Governor Goes to Jail.

Boston. Jan. 9.-Admi:t'ng that his pic ture was in the rogue's gallery and that for a period of years he had been famil- far with the lowest depths of New York opium joints. vet pleading for mercy from the court, Franklin J. Moses, once Governor of So Ith Carolina, was sen- fenced here today to four months inn prisonment for the larceny of an over
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
C. e. Cresson Asphyxiated

Philadelphia. Jan. 9.-Charles Crabb Crcsson, the head of a prominent and influential family living in this city and Germantown. was found dead today in his home at the latter place, having been asphyiated by gas escaping from a heater in his room. MT. Cresson was 63 years old. He was a philanthrophst.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
PASTED THIRTY DAYS.
New York Man Has Done Without
 Food for a Month.

Boulder, Colo, Jan. 9.-J. D. Choate of New York City is at the Colorado Sani- tarium here. For thirty days MT. Choate has been self-imposed and because of a stomach trouble which would not yield to medical treatment. His mental and physical condition, aside from the latter. due to his protracted fast. have not suffered in the least
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Williams is Reelected

Memphis. Tenn. Jan. 9.-Hon. J. J. Williams was reelected Mayor of Mem or Williams had no opposition and d light vote was boiled.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
Merchant Makes Assignment,

Huntsville, Jan. 9.-(SpeciaD William Brock. general merchadise dealer. made an assi gnment this afternoon to Wiiliam F. Struye, Jr. The liabilities are $ll,046.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10

No man is SD selfish as to demand more than hts own share of trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10

The landscape photographer isn't always liberal with his views
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-10
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The Holly chieftain., 1902-04-11
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repair il.
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tFanaactiag busiAes in Holyl
sdseaday.
Mrs. HFikson, Of Anity
vssN1 lfed Il ~ Holly hotel
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Gardner Bros.
r. =. N,dy u having plans drs~n|
Tor nice cottags, to ~ erected in]
Woods addition.
n. D. Paimenter, one Of the
| pioneer fruit ~ tfept the Lamar
country. was h tow Saturday.
Ed Tuttls, our harness aud sad
dls dealer. recsir : Consignment
| Of ART g. aaddlss lais week.
@. CsBsisr, Who 4 > been hsss1
sincs 1T AL plastasl sg, returned
10 Iowa this vssk MI ! short visit.
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plying our citissns With some niee
cottonwood tres fos their yards
this week.
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town wednesday.
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ed last week in favor o. .the elec-
trio light franchise and soon that
town will be illuminated.
The Rocky Ford Enterprise was
increased 70 4 seven coIann. eight
| page paper last week. Il ID now
the largest country HSeliy lin the
valley. si5s.
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fortune tsidb dby the gypsies Tues.
day and now she bluskss I dsSp
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Crawfords
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land VIM McG Glashen.
Nidy y Smith painted the front
Iof their omcs II real artistie styis
this week, and p. IN FdrgaSon
| painted for them ons of the nioest
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The 4. ". IS. .B. 4 ia CO, had
M paTt q the forty acre alfalfa held
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-18
THE GREAT MASONIC BAZAAR.
Local Committee Meets and Will Make it a
State Event

The Masonic Bazaar Committee met
last night at the office OF Mr. John c.
Drewry.
This is the local committee and last
night it agreed upon line of action to
make the Masonic Bazaar a State and
perhaps a national affair
1t is to be held in Raleigh the first
two weeks in December, 1908, and will be
a great affair. The Grand Lodge will be
asked to become a party to it and the
Grand Lodge of other States will have a
part in the event.
Mr.. Noble L. Martin, well known as a
conductor of Masonic BaZaars will be
in charge. He is now in Lansing, Michi-
gan, where he is conducting big Ma
sonic bazaar.
The bazaar is a year off, but the out
lines of it show that it will be an event
that will make it of State interest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-18
THE GIRLS ARE FOUND
Bonnie Jones and Marie Kuy-
kendall are Held.
The Columbia Police Discover Them---.ssh
vlo'S Chi, of Police Sets Out for the
South Carolina Capital.
Especial to News and Obseryer.)

Especial to News and Observer
Asheville, N. c., Dec. 1.-THE missing
girls, Bonnie Jones and Marie Kuyken-
dali, are under detention of the police
at Columbia, S. C.
The girls were found in Columbia and
telegram this afternoon to that effect
was sent by the chief of police of that
city to the Asheville police. The police
here wired Immediately upon receipt of
the message to the Columbia officer to
hold the girls until further orders.
The chief of police left this afternoon
for Columbia to bring the girls home.
Hoyt, the theatrical agent, who is be-
lieved to have induced the girls to leave
Asheville, was arrested late Saturday
night at Greensboro and on Monday he
gave a 5000 bond to appear here tomor-
row. Hoyt indignantly denied any COM
plicity whatever in the affair."
meeting of citizens of the suburbs
was held here today to fight the Greater
Asheville" proposition. The proposed
ordinance favoring the extension of the
city's boundary Is declared to be unjust,
unwse and ill-timed.
big lumber deal has just been con-
summated through the agency of a num-
Der of Asheville attorneys, involving the
sale of the Barring lands in the counties
of Graham and Swain consisting of TO-,
eco acres or more. The deal was yester-
day closed in New York. The purchasers
are members of a big Philadelphia lum-
Der company, who propose to locate an
immense timber plant in this section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-18
REPORT ON SOLDIERS HOME.
The Statistics Of the Improvements That are
Deemed Necessary.

The report of the Board of Directors
of tho Soldiers Home has been given
out by DR.. B. F. Dixon, State Auditor,
the secretary OF the board, which is COM
posed of Col. A. B. Andrews, chairman;
Gen. Julian s. Carr. of Durham; Capt.
J. A. Ramsey, of Salisbury Mr.. A. B..
Stronach and Maj. B. F. Dixon.
In the report the following statements
are made by the secretary.
1--WE have completed our large dofmi-
tory during the presen year. This gives
us twenty four rooms besides reception
room, office, etc, and will house NEST
comfortably fifty nine in mates. The
the roll ITO. There were 20 on the roll
November 80. 1901. The Home has pro-
vided for las during the year, and the
average attendance has been about 95.
There are only eight applications for adj
mission on file. The present condition of
health of inmates is good. There has
been no epidemic, or serious accident
during the year Fifteen have died in
the Home and six died while absent on
furlough. The State of North Carolina
appropriates $4,000 annually for the
maintenance of this institution and the
various chaters of the Daughters of the
Confederacy furnished our new Gormi-
tory, besides providing a fine lot of
clothing, bedding, roller chairs, etc, for
the hopital We have $1,73096 in the
treasury at the end of the fiscal year.
There is no outstanding indebtedness.
Capt. Brooks, the superintendent re-
ceives $50 per month, and Mrs. Brooks,
the matron, receives $50 per month.
These are the only salaried officers. The
servants receive about So er week Two
hundred dollars is allowed for medical
attention-S100 each to DIR. Hines and DR..
McGeachy We have asked for the same
appropriation made by the last Legis-
lature. to-wit $4,000 for maintenance
and SIS, 600 for improvements. Some re-
pairing in the way of new roofs, etc,
should be made upon the cottages the
hospital should be better heated and adj
ditional rooms made in the second story
of the dormitory. DIR. Hines and DIR.
McGeachy, of Raleigh, are regularly
employed to attend the sick in the hos
pital l should say IS per cent. are
hospital subjects. / think a trained
nurse should be employed for the hos
pital."