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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
DR. BURNETT ON TRIAL
ACCUSED OF CoMPLICITY IN
 MURDER OF MRS NDcHoL.
Alleged That He Agreed to Die with he Woman at the Hotel Marl- : e borough in chicago-A
 Peculiar Case.

Chicago, Feb 27.-Dr Orvel s. Burnett today faced a jury which had been se- lected during the day to try him on the charge of responsibility for the death or Mrs. Charlotte Shoup Nichol of Nashville Tenn, with whom it is said he agreed to die at the Hotel Marlborough.
 The defendant WIS found suffering from the effects of morphine beside the body of the woman. who Is believed to nave succumbed to fatal draught of the same drug.
 At the outset of the trial the prosecu- ton finds itself confronted by several unusual difficulties. The charge against tn defendant is based on the theory that he and the woman agreed to die togeth- CT and that as a party 10 the suiciuc agreement he was responsible TOT nMer M both as accessory before and a1ter ihe fact. The evidence of the suicide asree1 ment Is a note left by the woman ana statements alleged to have been maoe to the police and others by the defendanl shortly after the discovery of the traseoy.
 These statements will be obJecteo to py the defense on the ground that they were uttered while Burnett was under the m f1uence of morphine. There was no post mortem examination of the woman by the Coroner's physicians, the autopsy having been omitted because there seem ed to be no question at the time or the cause of death.
 Mrs Nichol left a note in which she said she died because she loved Burnett better than anything else on earth ana that they could not bear to be separated w. l.. Nichol. husband of the dead wo. man. is Ill in Nashville and is represented in the case by w. D. Higgins. friend. who came here to make Identification of the dead woman before the jury.
 Despite the fact that the sanctity Of the home will figure largely in the trial, the defense accepted married men as jurors without challenge. No intimation was given for the line of defense contem- plated.
 Burnett presented a good appearance in court and took a keen and lively in terest in the work of his counsel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
CONGRESS OF MOTHERS.
Mrs. Frederick SchoH of Philadelphia
 is Elected President.

Washington. Feb. 27.-The Congress of Mothers today elected the following of- ficers: President. Mrs. Frederick Schof, Philadelphia: First vice-President. Mrs. Robert R. Gotten, North Carolina: Sec ond vice-President, Mrs. J. r. Mumford. Philadelphia: Third vice-President. Mrs. L. c. Grice, New Jersey; Recording Sec retary, Mrs. Kate Waller Barret. Vir- ginia: Corresponding Secretary, Miss Der tha c. wead. Chicago; Treasurer, Mrs. Fred T. Dubois, Idaho: Auditor. Mrs. J. P. Deliver, Iowa. Miss Mary s. Garrett of Philadelphia read a paper on Deaf Children Who Speak and Attend Public Schools"
 They gave the congress an object les son by having on the platfrom several deaf children who speak and who at- tend public schools. She was followed by Dr. Sherman Davis, who spoke on the ''Three Determining Factors in the Life of the Child"
 Tonight the subject of child saving work was discussed. John W. Douglass of this city spoke of the paternal func- tion of the State in the care Of delinquent and dependent children and prohibition work with New York criminals were dis cussed by David Willard, who gave the Congress many of his personal experi- ences as principal of the Tombs prison school of New York.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
TRYING TO SCARE CUBA.
Cuban Papers So Regard Scheme tt Enforce Enactment of Immi-
 grafton Laws.

Havana, Feb. 27-The Dairo de la Ma rina, referring to an article published by New York newspaper regarding the application of the immigration laws of the United States to Cuba and the wish to keep out undesirable immigrants like the Chinese, says the article In question shows 1t mas always been the intention of the United States to annex Cuba and it now wants to Americanize the island and keep out Latin immigration.
 Referring to this same subject Juan Guilberto Gomez writing in La Repub- Tea says the Cubans have exaggerated the need of concessions to the sugar and tobacco industries in order to influence the United States and that it would be better not to have these concessions than to accept the immigration laws which are another scare to annex Cuba.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Will Go After the Trusts.

Los Angeles. Cal, Feb. N-The Express says: Corporations in California whose combined capital is close to the billion dollar mark and who are alleged to be to the terms of the Sherman antitrust law, are to be proceeded against by the government. Rumors to this effect that have been in local circulation for several days were today confirmed. Joseph H. Call, Federal attorney, who has prose- cuted the suits involving the Southern Pacific and Atlantic and Pacific land grants has been instructed by Attorney General Knox acting by orders of Presi- dent Roosevelt to institute, the proposed new litigation. The new suits are to be filed in the United States Circuit Court in San Francisco.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
LINEMEN ON STRIKE.
Many Demands are Made by the
 Union Men.

New York. Feb. 27-A large number of telephone Hnemen employed in Manhat- Ian, the Bronx and Long Island by the New York and New Jersey Telephone Companies went on strike today. No agreement was reached today although it is probable that d settlement will be made.
 The linemen demand $50 a day for their foremen, $325 for assistant foremen and flat rate of s for all classes of Unemen. This is an increase of 50 cents for foreman and assistants and a smaller advance for some of the linemen. The men ask for double pay on Sundays and overtime on other days and an eight hour day instead of nine hours. There are several less important grievances. including rules, which. the linemen as- sert, are unreasonably severe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
HIGH WATERS
 IN THE SOUTH Bridge Across the Chatta-
 hOOchee Goes. RIVERS RISING RAPIDLY Heavy Rainfalls in Many
 Places Do Damage.
RIVERS RISING RAPIDLY
Trains Are Delayed and Wire Com munication Is Interfered With Washouts on the Mobile q 0i-
 rard and the Seaboard.

Columbus. Ga. Feb. sS.-The Four teenth Street bridge across the Chatta- hoochee River to Phenix City and Girard collapsed and was carried away by the floods about o'clock this afternoon. Fortunately no one was hurt.
 The bridge broke in two about hum dred feet from the Georgia shore and went sweeping down stream. Just four and a half blocks below is the other bridge which crosses to Girard and 1t too would have been carried away had not the fall over the Eagle and Phenix dam burst the floating bridge to pieces before 1t reached the other.
 The electric light and telephone wires running over to Phenix City and Girard went through the bridge and they were snapped like so many threads. The water pipes which supply the city with water were also in this bridge and they too wer broken like sticks and carried away, leacing the city without water foi the time being.
 The water company has submerged main across the river and this was placed into commission which saved the city from a water famine.
 The Fourteenth Street bridge was wooden structure built in 1885. Bondi have just been issued for building Q stee bridge at this point. The bridge washed away was worth about $4o.ooo.
 The floods in this section are enormous The rain has been falling here in tor rents all day. No trains except on ths Central of Georgia from Macon have reached the city since noon.
 A washout near Scale, Ala, holds tnt Mobile and Girard passenger train due this morning and the departing train or that road was annulied. There art several washouts on tho Seaboard All Line between here and Albany, whicf stops traffie on that line, and numerous washouts on the Southern between hert and Shiloh have stopped all their trains There is a big washout on the Southern right in the city limits which will cause considerable delay. All trains since this morning have been annulled and there IS little hope of any tomorrow.
 Tonight the Associated Press wire Is the only one in operation toward the north.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
ATTEMPT TO KILL DENEEN
Alleged Anarchist Wanted to Assas'
 sinate States Attorney.

Chicago. Feb. 27.-Assassination of States Attorney Charlec S. Deneen by an alleged anarchist was thwarted to- day by the arrest of Salvo Giovani. After he was taken into custody, Giovani de- clared it was his purpose to take the life of Mir. Deneep. giving as his reason the charge that the States Attorney had allowed him to lie eight months In jail without cause. With a razor he made an intellectual slash at the throat of the po- licemen who arrested him. Giovani had been elected from the office of the State 8 Attorney earlier in the day and had post ed himself at a street corner where he was repeating to a curious crowd the story of his alleged wrongs and pro- claiming his purpose to kill the States Attorney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
CHATTANOOGA RECEPTION.
Evans and Boynton There to Make
 Arrangements.

Chattanooga, Feb. 27.-Hon. Clay Evans, Commissioner of Pensions, and General H. w. Boynton of the Chicka- mauga Park Commission. arrived here today from Washington to arrange for the local reception of Prince Henry next Sunday and to attend the annual ban uuet of the Chattanooga Chamber Of commerce tonight. The plan for the re- ception of the Prince. who will remain here three hours is to take a trip to I.ookout Mountain if the day should be clear: if not, a ride to the Missionary Ridge He will be presented with costly book of views of the battlefelds by citi- gems of Chattanooga. Among other gifts that will be offered him will be a pair of grey eagles from the Cumberland mountains
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
BABY LATIN AND GREEK"
The Languages as Taught in tn
 High Schools are Condemned.

Chicago, Feb. 27.-Latin and Greek as taught in the high schools of the country came in for a severe condemnation at the last days session of the convention of the Department of Super1ntendents of the National Educational Association today. The languages were branded ''baby Latin and Greek" and were de scribed as a ''sanctified relic" The crit of Clark University. Much that he said was endorsed by Dr. w. T. Harris. United States Commissioner of Education, but the Commissioner insisted that the study of Latin and Greek in the high schools was of vital importance.
 Women will be given a fair representa- ton on the program of the future annual meetings in the department In accord committee provided by a unanimous vote. Al the session just closed there was but one woman on the program and this fact caused much unfavorable comment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
DEPOSITS TWO wREATHs
With sBared Head He Places
 Them in Vault.
Many Citizens of Alexandria Mistake Neutenant Commander Schmidt Won Schwind for the Brother
 of the Kaiser.

Washington, Feb. 27.-Prince Henry or Prussia iourneyed to Mount Vernon this afternoon and placed two wreaths on the tomb of Washington. He approached the grave of the first President with barred head and that there might be nothing irreyerent in the ceremony asked the holders of a dozen cameras who stood around to refrain from photographing him.
 The royal visitor and his party were taken to Mount Vernon by special train over the Washington, Arlington and Mount Vernon electric railway. Prince Henry walked to the Washington home and was driven from there down the slope to the tomb. When the iron gate Of the tomb was opened he removed his cap and entered. Two large wreaths made at Washington by his order already had been sent to the tomb taking them up he formally set them in place. A group of over a hundred that stood in the ap- proach to the grave uncovered ana that with their silence added to the spirit or solemnity.
 Fifty feet down the sward tbat falis away from the tomb Prince Henry planted a linden tree The tree had been set In place prior to his arrival and taking spade the Prince filled the earth in around it's roots.
 Met Delegation of Women.
 The Prince was taken to the old Wash ington home by Superintendent H. Fl. Dodge and there met a delegation or the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association headed bv Mrs. Justine Van Rennesaler Town send of New York. He spent lew minutes in looking at the Washington relics and then departed for washing tom. Large crowds watched his arrival ,.,fsf 710uaretffs, and his courxf tirs,s agf historic old Alexandria was lined With people who eheered him cordially.
 Many of the people of Alexandria mis- took Lieutenant Commander Schmidt von Schwind for the Prince and their error led to an amusing incident There is some general resemblance between the two and when the crowd singled out the young naval officer and cheered him the Prince was delighted. He called Chief Nilkie of the Secret Service and laughlng- ly gave him this order:
 "Mr. Wilkie please tell MT. Schmldt vor Schwind to be very careful what he does now for he must remember that have a reputation to sustain.
 The lieutenant commander was embar- rassed by the enthusiastic attention or the crowd and did not thoroughly ap- nreciate the humor of the Prince. He tr;ed to be unconcerned over the crowd and would neither bow or salute in an- suer to the cheers It was 4:30 o'clock when Washington was reached on the re- turn trip and the Prince was driven at once to the German embassy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
PETITIONS IN REICHSTAG.
Suggested That Action Be Taken to
 Further Peace Negotiations.

Berlin, Feb. 27.-Petitions were present. ed to the Reichstag today suggesting that the house take action for the further ance of peace negotiations in South Afri- ca They were referred to the Imperial Chancellor, Count von Buelow. several members of the Reichstag asserted that the only possible explanation of the re- fusal to admit German Red Cross nurses and ambulances to South Africa was that the British were ashamed to allow the world to have a glimpse of the scan dalous conditions prevailing there.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
c,ba,s Customs Revenues.

Washington Feb. 21.-The customs rev. anues in Cuba for the calendar year 1901. were s15.626,3SS. as compared with s16, ,G9e. .922 for 19Oo and sl4.S94S74 for 1899 The duty of exports was abolished April | 1901. The customs revenues, exclusive of export duties. increased in 1901 over the previous year by s325,0S1. or per cent. and over the second preceding year by S1,22s, ,6sO or per cent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28

Bailey and Turney, who are standing up for Tillman as strenously as circum- stances will permit them. will fight such a measure and contend that whatever punishment the Senate names shall fall equally on the offenders.
 The general belief is that the Senate win vote to reprimand both alike and that this action win settle the matter % far as the Senate is concerned. Repubh' cans and Democrats are agreed that the problem is a grave one and should soe settled if possible outside of partisan ne Milt Saul.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Hail and Rain in Mobile.

Mobile, Feb. N.-(Special. .)-During the storm here today, wind reached the extreme velocity of sixty miles an hour. Two windows in the county court house were blown in, causing consternation and adjournment of court for ten minutes. Cornicing and gutters were ripped on, and damage to buildings will be about s1 900. Two inches of rain fell, accom- panied by hail.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
KILLED HER CHILDREN.
Mrs. Ann Rasch Then Attempted tc
 Commit Suicide,

Harlan, Ia., Feb. 27.-Mrs. Anna Rasch. administered morphine pills to two of her children. causing their death. She then attempted suicide by taking large dose of the drug.
 Physicians were secured in time to save the mother. but the children were beyond helu
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Schooner Blown Ashore.

Mobile, Ala, Feb. N-The two-masted schooner Alexander w. Lawrence. from Grand Simoin, bound for Mobile with a cargo of cocoanuts and fruits. was blown onto the shore five miles inside Mobile Bay, at 1 o'clock Thursday morning. She is now lying on her side in eight feet of water. The crew and three passengers were taken off safely by the tug Nimrod this morning. The cargo is total loss, but the schooner is thought not to be badly damaged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
IGNORED BY ROOSEVELT.
Lieutenant Governor Tillman's snuh
 Allowed to Pass Unnoticed.


 Washington, Feb, 1.-The action of Lieutenant Governor Tillman or south Carolina in withdrawing the invitation to President Roosevelt so present sword to a South Csrolina officer for volunteer services in the Spanish-American war has caused considerable doubt as to whether President Roosevelt will visit the Charles ton Exposition, e he had intended to do' Today number of telegrams on the subject were received at the White House from South Carolina and other States
 It can be stated that the telegram Of Lieutenant Governor Tillman has been received at the White House and that no attention whatever has been paid to The President has not yet considered what effect 1t may have on his proposed visit to the exposition at Charleston.
 The statement was made at the White House tonight that the President has not abandoned his proposed trip to Charles ton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
equally hospitable and appreciative in in. ternational courteses and honor."
Dinner at White House.

Washington, Feb. N.-Prince Henry, ac- companied by Ambassador won Holleben, dined at the White House tonight with President and Mrs. Roosevelt. The din- ner was entirely unofficial and or per sonal family character. and. owing to the Mckinley exercises making this day one of mourning. there were no formal toasts or exchanges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
GUsHER GETS AWAY,
Spouting Oil at Rate of 2,ooO Gal
 Ions an Hour.

Beaumont. Tex. Feb. 27.-one of the big six inch oil geysers was being ex- hibited late this afternoon when 1t blew out the section of pipe connecting the gate valve and went wild It is throw ing a solid stream of oil tonight and there is going to be much trouble in shutting 1t off.
 There is a high wind and the oil is being blown over the field. Drilling rigs were ordered shut down and guards are patrolling to prevent any one taking a light into dangerous proximity of the spray. It is estimated that the well is wasting 1000 barrels of oil an hour.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
ALLIANCE AGAINST AMERICA
Hungarian Premier Hints That It
 May Become Necessary. =

Budapest. Feb 27.-In the lower House of the Hungarian Parliament today. the Premier, referring to the approach of the time for the renewal of commercial treaties, intimated his belief that the necessity might arise some day for Europe to enforce a commercial Monroe doctrine against the United States.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Another Audience Granted.

Pekin, Feb. 27.-The foreign ladies had a second audience today today of the Dovager Empress and Emperor who con- ducted them through the private apart ments of the palace. This reception was even more democratic than the first which occurred February L
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
MRS. c. A. BENNETT DIES.
One of the Victims of the Park Ave
 nue Hotel Fire.

New York, Feb. 27.-Mrs. Charlotte A. Bennett who was in the Park Avenue Hotel Saturday last when there was a fire in the hotel died today in Bellevue Hos pital Her death was due principally to shock She was 55 years of age, and was from Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
The Susouehanna Falling.

York, Pa, Feb. 27.-There was fall of four feet in the Susquehanna River at Wrightsville this morning early. On the York County shore the ice is lodged but on the opposite shore it is running freely. which indicates that there Is an opening below.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
All Danger Passed.

Philadelphia. Feb. H.-All further dam ger from the freshed in the SchYkill River in this vicinity Is past.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Finad for Firing Union Man.

I.eavenworth. Kas.. Feb. 2a-In the City Court here today Manager Decoursey of the Leavenworth Street Car Company was fined $50 for dismissing w. F. Sulli- van. an employe. because of his connec- tion with a labor union, This will be the first conviction under the new State law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Cableeram from Kaiser.

New York, Feb. N.--The builders of the yacht Meteor, which was launched at Shooters Island on Tuesday, received the following cabiesram from the German Emperor: Best thanks and congratu- Iation May she prove the success hope her to be. William I. R."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28

Pittsburg. Feb. N.-During the after noon the ice gorge in the Allegheny River broke at Tarentum. and at 3 o'clock reached this city. It is now passing down the river without further damage.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Reelected Directors.

New York, Feb. 27.-The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company held it's annual meeting today and reelected its retiring board of directors.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
rce Gorred 50 Feet,

Lancaster. Pa., Feb. N.-Ice at McGalrs Ferry Is gorged fifty feet high and ex- tends up the river eight miles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
o,DoNovAN RossA DYING.
The Noted Fenian Agitator Sick in
 Colorado Springs.

Colorado Springs Col, Feb. 27.- (. Donovan Rossa, the Fenian agitator Is dying at St. Francis Hospital of blooc DOisoniug.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
TO REGAIN RANSOM.
Steps Against Turkey for Miss
 ! Stone's Capture Expected.

SCOue OdPCufc IAPoSse1'
 Constantinople. Feb. 2.-It IS under- stood that the United States will soon take steps for the reimbursement of s75. GOO paid the brigands as a ransom for Miss Stone and Mime. Tsilka, hold ing Turkey responsible inasmuch as the capture of the missionaries was effected on Turkish soil. The question of respon- sibility may have serious developments, since Turkey emphatically disclaims responsibility and lays the blame on Bull garia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Sand storm Raging.

Houston, Tex, Feb. 27.-The whole CT Southwest Texas has been in the midst of d sand storm today. but so far no ma terial damage has been reported. Nearly every point has suffered to some extent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
!, HAS LITERARY OFFERS.

mlSS StoHe MHy IuIH 11eR A@tO ]S~
 perience Into Hard Cash.
 Salonica, Feb. 27.-Miss Stones evil dence is not likely to prove of much value in fixing the responsibility for ap indemnity from Turkey or Bulgaria since she Is not aware whether she ever crossed the boundary. Soldiers are now pursuing the band. Miss Stone has already received numerous literary of- fers ,one of them being from an Ameri- can magazine which offered her 5,oOo and a royalty for six articles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
At Birmingham.

Birmingham. Ala. Feb. N.-After n intermittent rain of twenty days Birm- ingham was deluged early this morning. The rain fell in torrents. flooding tne streets, many awnings and street signa being blown down by the accompaayins high wind. Flooded tracks are interfer- ing seriously with street car tramc and at o'clock tonight there was little nope of improvement for several days as tne rainfall had not ceased. Reports from the State indicate that freshet is im- minent. All streams are swollen ana rapidly rising.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-28
Wind storm in Texas.

San Angelo, Tex. Feb. N-A Wind storm has prevailed over this section all night and today. Reports from various points show a number of houses plown over, stock killed and other damage oone. At Robert Lee Coke Company many houses were wrecked. That of Judge Graham caught fire and his f7-year-oid daughter perished. Near Abilene the in- mates of the ranch house of ]. W. VII son were badly hurt but the names or extent of injuries are not now obtain able. ~