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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-08

| '1isn t safe to be day without DR..
Tho mas Eclectric Oh in the house.
Never can tell what moment an acci-
dent is going to happen.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-08

Cincinnati, O.. Oct. 7.-Abraham S
ROseberry. chief electrical engineer OF
the Cincinnati Gas and Electric com
pany. has been accidentally killed here
He was constructing an arc light test
ing machine when he received cur
rem of 1000 voltage.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-08
COAL AND WOOD.

Reported exclusively for the TELE-
GRAM by G l. jackson 4 Co.
Egg coal, ton, 5000
Nut coal, tor, 800
Stove coal, ton, 800
Smithing coal, ton, 100
IR.rd wood, cord 2.26 to $50
Soft wood, slab, cord, l.50
Coke, ton, $50
Crate Coal, ton
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-10-08
HAY GRAIN AND FEED.

Hay, baled, cwt. a0c
Hay, loose, ton. Sl2
Straw, cwt. soc
Corn, whole, bush. 7Sc
Corn, cracked. cwt. Sl.40
Oats, bu. Acc
Bran, cwt &l.l0
Mixed feed, cwt. Sl,20
Corn Meal, Sl.t0
Middlings, cwt. S1.45
Provender, cwt. $l,45
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
COMMITTEE NOT CALLED.
Chairman Grayson Refuses to Grant
REQUEST of Petitioners

Huntsville, Feb. 25.-(Special-Cha chairman
Grayson of the County Democratic Ex-
ecutive Committee has declined to issue
call for meeting Of the Executive
mary election of April s. Chairman Gray
son states that the petition presented to
him asking that that be done was not
signed by necessary majority of thu
committee and There the matter rests.
The chairman believes. as he stated in
in this county, will not be conserved
by holding another meeting of the COM
mittae and resembling the call
Frank Maddin, aged 20 years, an en-
ploye o: the local office Of the Southern
Express Office Company. died yesterday
afternoon at the home of his grand.
mother. Mrs. ]. J. Mcbride. Maddin was
a bright ana popular young man. The
funeral was conducted by Rev. ]. H.
Mccoy of the First Methodist Church
today.
Eor. II. E. Rice. formerly pastor of
Rtce's Chsuel at New Market, has ac-
Dallas Avenue Baptist Church.
Lauten,nt Francis LeVert Coleman, U.
s. A, and Miss Mamie Fletcher, q pop
u,ar young LADY of this city. were mar
ried tonight at the home of General Sam
u-l II. Moore. The. ceremony was wit
messed by OILY a few relatives. Dr. J.
thur marriage. Lieutenant and Mrs.
Coleman departed for Memphis where
t.iey will spend few days before going
to San Antonio. where Mr. Coleman is
stationed. The bride is a daughter OF
Ca?ti-ih and Mrs. A. J. Fletcher and is
Coiecn an is a Ls tive Of Huntsville, being
the son Of Captain Daniel Coleman and
graduated from West Point In 1898 The
coupe received many handsome presents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
PAINTED PROFESSORS srEEDs.
Students Play Joke on Instructors
at the tJniyersitv.


:, Tuscaloosa. Feb. ,2ss-<SpeciaD-Mr T.
II. Moore has leased the Henry Ellen
coal mine about fifteen miles north OF
Birmingham. The output OF the mine 10
200 tons per day. Much Of Mr.. Moore's
time will be spent at the mine but his
family will continue to make; Tuscaloosa
their home.
DR.. James r. searcy. Superintendent Of
the Bryce Insane Hospital. is visiting
the Georgia Hospital for the Insane at
days.
Two Of the professors Of the State Uni
versity were the subjects of joke Satur-
day night. On starting to church tho
next morning. they found their horses
profusely decked in coats Of crimson and
white paint. these being the college col
or5. The one belonging to Professor Pal
mer. instructor In mathematics. was
symmetrical figures. while the one owned
by Professor Persons. chemical INSTRUCT
or, appeared. in an array of chemical
designs. This is supposed to he the work
of some of the students.
For some time. Tuscaloosa has felt the
need of an Emergency Hospital. At pres
ent such a movement is on foot and Is
being pushed by some of the best women
in the city. This institution, IL estab-
lished. will be used for strangers who
become i'll In the city and those who are
disabled by accidents, etc. The citizens
ara heartily In favor Of such an institu-
ton and certain churchesh ave already
agreed to make monthly donations to-
wards its support.
Mrs. Waldrop died suddenly of heart
disease Sunday morning at her home
near Greenwood Cemetery, while attend
ing her household duties. he was 90 years
of age and leaves a husband and several
grown children.
1t seems from the present outlook that
Tuscaloosa County will soon be well filled
with furnaces. factories, pipe works and
rolling mills. One of the new talked Of
Industries IL s275.ooo plant which has
already been organized w. f. Leak OF
Birmingham is the President. Mines will
be opened in Tuscaloosa County on the
Birmingham Mineral Railroad and one
hundred coke ovens will be built
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
SAWED HOLE IN FLOOR
FRANK EDWARD3 EscAPBB
FROM CONVICT CAMP.
Reported That His Fellow Cracks
man, Frank Duncan, Was SEEN
in Bay Ninette-Woman's
Footprint With Those
Of Escapes.

Bay Minette, Feb. M-(speciaI.) Prank
Edwards. the notorious brakeman and .
member Of the gang that blew the safe Of
the Standard Oil Company In Birmins-
ham. escaped about midnight last night
from the convict camp at Doiivs. since
his arrival there the prison warden mas
taken every precaution and watched him
more than any other prisonef. Yester-
day he feigned sickness and remaineo IN
the cell. and with key hole saw ne cut
a hole through the floor under his oeo.
This hole was then covered up with
large book. About midnight he Slipped
through the hole, and was followed oy
I H johnson, white convict from Gle
burne County. and Henry Watkins from
cullman County. who. II Is understood
has number Of charges pending against
him in Jefferson County. and 10 . noted
criminal.
white man named Majors. from Shell
by County, then tried to get through the
hole but he was too large. he tnen
vent to a chum AID told him OF the
chance to escape, but his chum did NOT
care to 70 and gave the alarm. The ceii
is Guarded a. night by o Waterman VINO
ma sses around 1t every fifteen mnutes'
and the three men had to get out pc
tween the watchman's rounds. As soon
as the alarm was given the dog Waroen
was notified and blood hounds put on tne
track. The men were tracked 20 ny
Tensaw River ut Hurricane, o staNon
on the l.. and N. Railroad. eight miles pc
low here. A twenty-foot row boat was
missing, and the natural supposiuon u
that they escaped in this boat. A large
force Of Mobile police and deputy sner-
IFS. together with q large posse sent py
the Hand Lumber Company, the convic.
contractors, are in pursuit. being aided
by the tug Lady Jane.
A strange feature Of the escape Is tnat
the track of a woman's shoe was FOUND
a short distance from the prison witn
the tracks of the escapes. which nyes
rise to the belief that a woman nae
sonethinR to do with plans. 1t To known
that Frank Edwards had some CORE
spondence with one Blanch Williams.
Birmingham woman Of questionable cnar'
acter. The supposition Of the authorities
at Dolive Ii that this woman. whoever
she may be. furnished the men with citi-
Gems clothing.
Another chapter in the escape comes
to your correspondent from the snerin
office here. His deputy. Charles stevens
saws that a few days ago a man from
Birmingham came into, his ONCE hurried
~ and said that Frank Duncan was IN
town, and that he had just seen MIN on
the streets. Mr.. Stevens hastily armed
himself and went with the man, but at
ter a chase all over town they failed to
and Duncan. What this report amounts
to can not be determined, but 1t has
been feared by the Dolive authorities Tor
some time that Duncan would come
there and attempt to Hibernate Frank Ed
wards.
The Hand Lumber Company has offered
a reward of 500 for Frank Edwards, $50
for johnson and s25 for Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
DEATH OF MRS, REYNOLDS.
G. A Hightower of Union Springs
Also Succumbs.

Union Springs. Feb. 4.--(special) Mrs.
Sarah Reynolds. widow of former State
of her son. j. L. Reynolds. Sunday morn
ing. The remains were inferred at Mount
billiard in this County. by the side. of
those of her husband Mrs. Reynolds 8
death was sudden, and Is deeply deplored
by a large circle Of relatives and friends.
Charles A. Hightower, who has been
in bad health for some months, and who
had been on a visit to relatives at New
ton. Ala. for some weeks, died al the lat
ter place yesterday. The remains were
brought here on the evening Central Of
Georgia train. and the funeral occurred
from the horn5 ~ IN" father # the de-
ceased on West fardawa Street. al 10
o'clock this mo ming. Mr.. Hightower was
a prominent Mason. and the funeral SER
vices were conducted by St. Johns iodge,
A. r. & A. NJ. Mr.. Hightower leaves
one daughter his wife having died last
year. He was prominent candidate for
City Marshal, having announced his can
didacy before the coming primary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
DEATH on !. 9. coNNER.



Florence Feb. 1-(SpeciaL)--Seld
has the death Of a young man caused
such deep and universal sorrow In this
community az that. Of ]. c. Conner, Jr.
Mr.. Conner was prominent In social and
business circles. being substantial mer.
chant and citizen Of integrity and real
worth, whose loss will be keefIly felt.
Several years ago the deceased establish
ed an exclusive shoe store with money
iorify. Although his father was wealthy
the son was entirely Independent and be-
came very successful. being at the time
Of his death one of the leading mer-
chants Of Florence. Socially. Mr.. Conner
teemcd young men. and had spent all his
life In this city. His Illness was Of sew
eral weeks duration. his death resulting
from typhoid Tmalarial fever. The de-
Conner. and leaves two sister,. Miss Zil-
iah Conner and Mrs. NJ. J. Dtllard, and
a brother, WIN Conner. al1'of whom live
In this city. The funeral services were
the First Presbyterian church of which
conducted by Rev. J. H. Lacy of Ciarks-
VILE, Tenn. former pastor OF this Church.
The funeral was one Of the largest ever
known In Florence. and the floral trib-
utes were numerous ana costly. The pail
bearers were Messrs Turner Rice. Frank
Jackson, John F. Garland, W. r. Nc
Fariand. James i Price. James r, Nor
man. Ed O'Neal and James w. Miner,
News has reached here of the death
by burning. of colored child on the
Stewart place. near Smithsonia. this
County. The parents left two little chill
dren alone at home. and the children get
ting too close to the fire~ the clothing Of
both became adame. The older child In
fright. ran out Of doors and into cot
ton patch. where II fell. The neighbors
seeing the smoke. went to the spot to find
- Xii -. l~.s~. - A. AArA - il
piring shortly afterwards. The other
child. only years of age, had rare pres
ence Of mind and placed its burning arm
in a tub of water. It Is said that this
sonia neighborhood from being burned in
only about year past. and all resulted
from similar Instances Of carelessness on
the part Of negro parents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
REMAINS OF ROBBINS
THE BODY TO BE BU1IED IN
STATESvILLE, N. G.
The First Christian Church Of Selma
Extends Call to Rev. Ira W.
Boswell Of Meridian,
Miss-0ther News
Advertiser bureau.


On account of the great storms that
have been prevailing up north. the wires
between hero and New York have been
down, and OF that account ao news
could be received in this city alp to, the
disposition Of The remains 81 HON. Gsston
A. Robbins At least dozen telegfams
were sent TO New York yesterday, smak-
ing INQUIRY. tut not single answfs was
received In reply to them. This morn
ing, however, the replies commenced TO
pour in and 1T was definitely learned that
the remains would not be brorght to
Selma, but would be taken to his OLD
home at Statesville, N. C.. and would
be buried beside those of his ancestors.
Mr.. Robbins's body was placed In Q
magnificent casket. similar to the one IN
which President Mckinley was buried,
and twenty-five of his personal friends
and political associates accompanied the
remains to the depot, whens they were
shipped to his old home in North C9ro-
lima.
Miss Lafayette, the sister OF Hon.
CASTOR A. Robbins, was IN Statesville
when the tragedy occurred shat cost her
brother his life. Miss Robbins Is very
intellectual woman and wigs prominently
identified with the literary club move
ments of the State.
The citizens of Selma have been greatly
shocked at the tragic end of this popular
man. He was a member OF the First
Methodist Church of this city, and still
retained his church membership and
citizenship in this county. where he was
universally beloved and respected.
Mr.. Robbins did moi have a personal
enemy in this section.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Making Iron Wheat Pits.

The Means-Fulton iron plant in this
district is at work on two large wheat
pits, to be made of iron. One will be
FORTY feet in diameter and forty feet high.
II goes to Taylor, Tex. The other will be
thirty-four feet in diameter and forty
feet high. The two pits will weigh $4,000
pounds. Other work. of this sort Is ex-
pected to be sent to this district from
Texas. Inquiry is also being made as to
tanks and foundrymen hereabouts+ expect
some trade in tank making.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26

Pretty Church Wedding Occurs in
Evergreen.

Evergreen. Feb 25.-tspeciaD--An event
which mas been anticipated In Evergreen
this afternoon at o'clock at the Baptist
Church. Captain G. w. Tunlin Of Biz
mingharn was united in wedlock to Miss
Leslie Newberry Of this place. Rev 4.
q. Moseicy officiating The only attend
ants were Mr.. A. H. Quinn Of Admission
and Miss Ellie Mason. The ushers were
Messrs. G. c. Dean, George Bruner,
Walter wild and Andrew Jay. Jr. The
church was darkened and most beauti-
electric lights gave a semblance OF might
to the scene. Miss Lucille Jay presided at
the organ
Mr.. ana Mrs. Tumlin left on the after
noon train for their future home In BIZ
mingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
A Kick from Many.

There is q good deal Of kicking among
many who taka a pride In keeping their
cemetery lots green about the manner 10
which cows. mules and chickens are al
lowed to roam at large in the sacred city
of the dead. Gates are left open and
stock run at large at night through the
cemetery. eating the flowers and tramp.
who live near the cemetery raise chick
ems. and the fowls fiv over the fence and
scratch up the violets and bulbs as soon
as they are planted. Something should
be done to protect the graves from sucn
depredations. and II there are no city
laws to AFFORD this much desired protec-
ton. the Council should proceed to enact
them at the very next meeting. II L.
beautiful custom to keep green the
mound that covers the dead. and the
greatest care should be taken to protect
the cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
German Making Investigation.

y Dr. Heinrich waentig, an eminent Ger
man scholar, is In the Birmingham dis
trict investigating the mineral and indus
trial conditions hereabouts. He Is the
professor of political economy at the
University of Griefswald, in Germany.
and is travelling in the United States in
the interest OF the German government.
studying American social. economic and
labor conditions. He is being given entry
to all places in this district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Fall Through Porch.

wetumpka, Feb. 25.-(Special) DIR. w.
NJ Gamble happened to painful acct
dent last night His brother, ]. r. Gam
BILE, has recently moved into his new res
idence though the contractors have not
yet finished their work. the floor of the
front porch is not laid there being only
narrow passageway from the steps to
the door. While leaving his brother a
hourse DR.. Gamble fell through this
porch. breaking two of his ribs and sus-
tanning other injuries.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
AGED Woman Very Ill.

Mrs Pleas Shaw. aged 81 years, lies
at the point of death at her home on
Shadess Mountain. near Bessemer. with
bronchitis. She Wa born In Charleston,
s. c. and RENE n5"rs events which oc-
CURED in her childhood days. She has
three sons living nesr Btssemer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26

tied down to any particular church 1t Is
thought that he will accept the call.
1t was reported that call would be
extended to Rev. j. A. Bennett, who has
been conducting the revival here, but he
stated to the officers of the Church that
hla contract with the Pensacola Church
would not expire until Tune l. and there
fore. he could not accept and 1t was at
bis suggestion that the call was extended
Mr.. Boswell last night Evangelist Bos-
we'll has q wide reputation as pulpit
orator and the Church will be fortunate
X It secures his services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Linden Improving.

Sheriff A. l.. Hasty Of Marengo County
Is among the visitors to Selma today. He
says that Linden has commenced to take
on great activity since the B., 8. d. N. o.
reached that town and the people are
hopeful that a splendid city will be built
there. Many predict that Linden will
have population Of $500 in less than five
years. 1t is surrounded by q fine terri
tory and has all of the requirements for
sustaining a large population. Selma Is
now reaping the benefits Of the trade Of
that section and the wholesale men will
be glad TO see Linden grow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
"a Call Extended.

At a meetinf of the congregation OF
the First Chriftian Church last night
unanimous cali was extended to Rev. Ira
w. BesweilN State Evangelist of Missis-
sippi, to the pssto-ate of this Church. Mr..
Roswell was cslled here once before. but
on account Of having an engagement with
the Church it Meridian. he could not ac-
cept the injitation. Now that he Is not
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
: I.iterarv Society Meets.

Blountsville, Feb. 25.-(Special)-The
Mary e. Lovett Literary Society OF the
young ladies Of the Ninth District AZ
ricuIfural school, celebrated Washing
toms birthday Saturday night with high
iy creditable exercises. A prominent fea-
ture Of the entertainment was the read
ing of an essay on "Cultivating Taste
for. Good Literature by Miss MARY y.
and for whom. the young ladies' society
is named. In accordance with the usual
custom many nice trees were set out
on the streets and sidewalks
nrosnerous than at present, having above
800 on the roll. and large daily attend
ance.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
ESCAPE OF EDWARDS
ANOTHER cHAPTEH IN HIsToHY
OF NOTORIOUS GANG,


Birmingham, Feb. 25.-(Special.)-The
announcement that Frank Edwards. who
was a member of the Miller Duncan gang
of safe blowers and who was convicted
and sentenced to a long term IN the
penitentiary for participation In the rob-
berry Of the safe Of the Standard OIL Com
pany in this city. had escaped from the
Hand Lumber Company. at Dolive, Ala,
to which company nc had been hired out
by the State. caused but little surprise
here The desperate character Of the
gang was well known. Miller was
hanged last June for the shooting Of
Policeman Adams. which occurred after
the safe robbery mentioned. Duncan. who
was sentepced TO death for the shooting
of Policeman kirkley. made his escape
from the county Jail here " few weeks
ago by sa wing out. John d. West and
ION Fay Two other members OF the
gang are being safely kept In the peni-
tenuiary at Pratt City near here. TWO
others who were known to be partners
In the workings of the crowd. have never
been tried and are at liberty. Upon be-
ing informed OF Edwards's escape. War
Den Rogers of the Pratt penitentiary.
stated that more careful watch would
be kept upon the two men who are being
worked in the coal mines. Birming-
hams police department Ii Watching for
Edwards.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Quarterly Conference.

Presiding Elder J. r. Peavy Was IN
Selma last night and held Quarterly Con-
ference for the First Methodist Church
CONGREGATION. He found the affairs OF
that church in fine shape. The congrega-
ton will be able to occupy its handsome
new church edifice about the first of May.
though It will no. be finished by that
time. This building cost about 5000 and
Is one of the handsomcst church edifices
in the State. .is.i
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Fell 26 FEET.

While at wort on the , new eli city .h naal
twenty-five feet and had his collar bone
broken. He was also hurt about the head.
He was carried to the st. Vincent Hos
pital tor treatment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Dnilv papar for Enslez

AnnouncC meut i mad that prepara-
lions are being mlde fox tbs starting Of
an afternoon daily paper at Ensley. the
steel suburb Of Birmingham. Ensley has
more than 10000 inhabitants now and
number of stores and large manufac-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
To Inspect Troops.

Adiutant General brandon will arrive
in Selma tomorrow to inspect the Pet
tus Light Artillery the Dallas Light
Dragons and the Selma guards. The Of
fi,ers of these respective commands met
late this afternoon to settle on some plan
for the entertainment OF Colonel Brandon
and the military men who will accom-
pany him. Colorel Brandon always re-
ceives warm welcome at the hands of
the Selma miitafy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
Railroad Commission Meets.

The Alabama Railroad Commission held
an adjourned session in Birmingham this
afternoon and heard q complaint from
cotton mill men In Admission and Ala
bama City In reference to rates on coal
from the Birmingham district. The cot
ton mill men ask for a reduction In
rates President John ". Smith and Sec
rotary Virgil c. Grimm Of Montgomery
and Messrs w. c. Tunstaii Of Green's
boro and A. e. Caffee 70 Birmingham
of the Board were all present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-02-26
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