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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-11
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.

me State Tobacco Association meet.
in Raleigh on next Tuesday night. Janu.
airy 18th.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-11
EiderdoWn Sacks.

Plain and Heavy Ripple Eiderdown Sacks
in all colors-hand crocheted. embroid-
ered-Satin Trimmed and Appliqued-
were Use, $I.Oo. $1.25, SITS and
$2.O0-now SO, so, 63, SO and 81.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-11
Underwear Specials.

All the better grades of Mems Wool I'm
derwear will go at cost price. Mems
Heavy Fleece Lined Shirts and Draw
ers, Blue and Brown, worth soc, for
this sale, 25c.
Mems Extra Heavy Ribbed Shirts, Wool
Back Drawers to match, worth Use,
now 39e.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-11
Mems Linen Collars.

The entire line of the "Armor Brand
of Linen Collars, some of all sizes. Regu-
lar price, I5c each, or 2 for CSC
Clearing price, 6 for 25c.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-01-11

Inc Raleigh postoffiee has been
granted an additional carrier. and W. H
Dowd has been appointed to fill the po-
sitibn.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
JOY MARKED THE FEAST
Everyone Returned Tired, But
 Happy.
Fifth Outing of the Order an Unqualified Social and Finan- cial Success-Committees in
 Charge.

Fully 1.500 persons attended the fifth annual picnic and barbecue oi the two Montgomery divisions of the Ancient Order of Hibernians at Jackson's Lake yesterday.
 The entertainment was excelently managed, the weather was propitious, the barbecue dinner was fine and the com mittees were assiduous in their atten- ton to the guests. True, the temperature ranged up into the nineties but the Hiber- nians with splendid forethought offset the high temperature as far as possible by having all sorts of iced drinks placed about the picnic grounds.
 The four annual picnics of the Ancient Order Of Hibernians of Montgomery that have gone before were successful, but the picnic of yesterday cclinsed anything yet undertaken by the two divisions. Those who patronized the entertainment returned to Montgomery last night with nothing save words of praise for the management of tho picnic, and the breasts of several hundred Hibernians who contributed to it's success were swell ed with pride over the result of their iabors because the strong box of the two divisions has been considerably replenish- ed by the sum realized.
 Splendid Dinner Served. ITS
 The marvel of the day was the splendid dinner placed before the 1.500 persons present It was dinner such as has
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
uNFANTRY COMPANIES DRILL
Battalion Put Through Manuvers
 on Dexter Avenue.

i he local infantry companies were given a valuable drill last night on Dexter Ave nue. The Blues and the Greys were com bined and then divided into three sepa- rate attachments. which composed the battalion.
 The battalion was under the command of Captain Harry Carter of the Greys. The attachments composing 1t were commanded by Capt. E. F. Ba1er, Lleuts. E. B. Joseph. Jr.. and John Simpson. The drill was given the men in preparation for the approaching encampment of the End Regiment at Selma to which the Montgo nery companies are attached. The men were kept at their work on the streets for two hours and given thorough practice In the field maneuvres. The To- cal soldiers showed up well in the drill. The Montgomery companies have always taken a high place for efficiency at the different camps and they have never been in better condition than they are this year. This was evidenced in the excellent way in which they executed the difficult maneuvres last night
 The large number of the men in the companies who were in line was gratIfy- ing to the officers.
 A crowd. many of whom were ladies. gathered on Dexter Avenue to witness the drill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
TO ADVOCATE
 THEIR PARDON List of ChambleSS Lynch CTS May GO Free. BOARD TO MEET. FRIDAY Britt0n and Hamrick Had Small Part in Crime. |. Case Was Informally Discussed Yes- terday by Secretary of State
 McDavid and Auditor
 sowell.

It can be definitely stated that the Par doning Board will on Friday recommend to the Governor executive clemency for Tom Britton and John T. Hamrick, com victed in the Circuit Court of Washing ton County in 1899 of murder for the part they had in the lynching of one Cham bless. These two men are the last of the famous Washington County lynchers sent to the penitentiary for the hanging of Chambless
 No formal meeting of the Pardonins Board was held yesterday and no one ap- peared before the Board nsthe interest of any pardon. The Secretary of State. Hon. Robert P. McDavid and the State iority of ths Board, met informally and passed upon the papers in the applica- ticns of Eritton and Hamrick for exec utive cIemency. Tho informal examina- tion Of the Board was for the purpose of preparing the Board for the meeting of Friday.
 BrItton and Hsmriok are serving sen- tences of ten years each. They were. previous to the trouble that caused their undoing, prominent and respected citizens of the communities in which they lived. Both men are ex-Confederato soldiers and have borne high characters In Washing ton County.
 It was not definitely shown that the men actively participated in the lynching of Chambless. but. in all probability, were there only as spectators.
 Some eight or nine citizens of Wash ington County were convicted of murder because of the lynching Previous to the of Governor Jeiks all the men convicted were pardoned with the exception of Britton and Hamrick.
 The leaders of the mob escaped to Tex as and have never been apprehended. The applications of the men for executive clemency have been gnerally endorsed by the citizens of that County and preva- lent sentiment is that the men have been sufficiently punished for the part that they had in the killing of Chambless by their four years imprisonment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
HIBERNIANS' FEAST AND
 DANCE AT JACKS0N'S LAKE

s,uf,van of the two divisions and their committees in their anxiety to take care of the big crowd had returned to the city and accompanied the party on the second train to the lake. { The excursion trains made the run to the lake in quick time. The scene at the picnic grounds was one of gaiety. 1t can be likened only to the scenes In Mont gomery when the recent Street Fair was at It's height. The great crowds taken to Jackson's Lake by the excursion trains had been augmented by some 400 persons who had gone there by private convey ance from Montgomery. from Prattvilie. Wetumpka and other adjacent towns Probably 100 buggies stood under the trees on the south side of the grounds and as many horses were tethered under the shade of the trees.
 Tripped the Light Fantastic.
 The orchestra of Prof. Frank Davidson was stationed on a. platform in the pa- vilion and score or more of young persons were dancing while crowds stood in the pavilion and watched their enjoy ment.
 On the grounds there were innumerable booths and all sorts of sports were m progress. Above the din could be heard the stentorian voice. of big Pat sweeney,
 one or the HntSt, tsAS P~sAO'-~ of the picnic to ''come along now and try yez luck Sweeney is an Irishman or the right sort and he had charge or the knock down the baby and get cigar, game As Sweeney expressed 1t: Sure. I'm in the game to help along the byes. I don't know much about these bunco games but I'm takin in the money
 Tom Kelly and Jere Harrington were eslling ice cold hopfenweiss-whatev that is--and their booth was a popular place for thirsty men. Dan Lowe had the call on the ladies with his soda water booth and other popular Montgomerians "spieled' their wares from every nook about the place.
 At o'clock the dinner call was sounded and it was then that every Irishman on the picnic ground showed his native hos pitality. First seats were given to pat rons of the entertainment and the Hiber- nians "got busy" Jim Sullivan. the digni- fled President of Division No. ?, and Hugh Meehan. the thoughtful executive of pi- vision No. 1. deigned to carry great ves- sells of barbecued meats and camp stew to the tables to appease the appetites ot their hungry patrons. Cool breezes from the lake blew across the tables and gave a zest to the excellent menu prepared. Y Many Athletes Contest.
 In the afternoon the the athletic and other contests took place. They afforded much amusement to the spectators and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
CITY BECOMES POSSESSER
 OFF. N. BILLINGS RESIDENCE

proposition to accept the property subject to the mortgage on same in payment of the F 1-2 per cent dividend due the city on December 1st, 1901. subject to approval of title by the City Attorney and rccom- mend the adoption of the accompanying resolution.
 John P Kohn. J. T. May. J. C. che- ney. Paul Roedcr.''
 After reading the report of the Com n ittee, Alderman kohn said it had not Lcen signed hy Alderman Rushton. a business relations with Mir. Billing. AL derman Anderson. second member of the committee. he said. had declined to sign the report because he did not agree to it's rroviJit.ns.
 At this tuncture Alderman Anderson arose and explained that he did not sign the report because he did not know the value of the property rendered to the city. and he did not know the present condition of the Norris bank
 The report of the committee was con- cured in by an aye and nay vote. as fol- lows:
 Ayes-Messrs Fleming. Cheney. Hart ley, Haygood. Hudson. kohn, May. Roe- der, Toole--s.
 Nays-Messrs. Anderson, Farley, Gun ter. McIntyre-4
 Alderman Gunter explains his vote by saying that he did not think the property was worth anything like the value fixed upon it.
 The resolution accepting the proposition was then read as follows:
 Resolved, by the City Council of Mont gomery, That the offer of F. M. Billing to convey the property owned by him on the corner of Clayton Street and Clayton Park Street in payment of the f2 1-2 per cent dividend due by him to the city on December 1st. 190l subject to the mort gage on the same. be accepted. provided the interest on said mortgage be paid up to July 1st, next, and the City Attorney approve the title to same"
 For . School Building.
 The resolution was adopted by an aye and nay vote, and the Aldermen divided just as they had done on concurrence in the report of the committee,
 Alderman Rushton said that Mir. Billing would transfer the property to the city just as soon as the titles were examined into by the City Attorney.
 1t was said that 1t Is the purpose of the City Council to utilize the Billing resi- derce as school building. It is well equipped for this purpose There Is a large. roomy lot and fine old Southern residence which can he transformed easily into q modern school house.
 An Alderman said 1t was probable the old Chiffon school building adjacent to the Sayre Street school would be torn down.-ard that the pupils now taught at this school. which is really an overflow of the Sayre Street school. would be transferred to the school to be located at the Clayton Street property
 Alderman Rushton. as the legal repre- sentative of Mir. Billing, said last night that MT. Billing expected to pay install- ments to his other creditors within few days. He has made financial arrange ments looking to this end. and he Is hope full that he will be able to liquidate the claims within a short while.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12


 Dirminsham. He has manifested deep interest in the Montgomery divisions Of the Hibernians and came here to take part in the festivities. He will be in Montgomery until Friday
 A pleasant diversion took place at the lake about 3 o'clock when some forty members of the Montgomery Lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks held an impromptu social session in the little railroad station.
 A big crowd gathered and listened to the songs. speeches and raillery of the EIks which continued throughout an hour
 Speeches were made by Hon. J. Tom Hefiin of Lafayette. Judge R. B. Kelly of Anniston. and others. F.. ]. Meyer recited "Shamus O'Brien" in rcmarka- bly fine Irish brogue. and songs were sung by Mir. OConnell of Louisville. Ky. and Jack Ryiand of Montgomery. The speeches of Mfr. Hefiin and Judge Kelly hit the Elks in good place and they gave them a rising vote of thanks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
NEGROES JOIN M'CALL HUNT Indignation Prevailing Among the Blacks. MANY OF THEM ARMED Whites Searching in the In-
 tereSt of Justice. If Rapist is Captured Negroes May offer violence-Many Ready to
 offer Him Their Pro-
 lection.
lstaff Corresnondenoe.l

(Stam Correspondence)
 Wetumpka, June 1l.-From present in- dications the probability Is that the cap ture of Spencer Mccall is but a matter of a few hours. The search Is now being pushed with more viGor than has hither- to been displayed and armed posses arc securing the woods adjacent to Coosads in every direction. Several bloodhounds have been brought into use and it is con fidently expected that the hiding place of the negro rapist will be revealed before the week is out at the longest.
 The situation is intensified by the active part being taken by the negroes of this section. The blacks are divided in the affair many taking an active part in the hunt for Mccall and advocating his pun ishment, while others have all but openly declared themselves on the side of Me Call. The negro friends of the parents whose little girl Mccall raped have arm ed themselves and joined forces with the searchers. If he is captured it is pOssi ble that any act of violence will ema- nate from the indignant men of his own color.
 The capture of Willis Harris is gener- ally regarded here as important. It is believed that Harris wrote the obscene notes to Mitchell Merrwether in order to throw the people of Coosada off the trail of Mccall
 The part being played by the white peo- pie of Coosada in the hunt for Mccall is wholly in the interest of justice. but the negroes taking part are stirred to a high pitch of excitement and if the rapist is captured the whites will have their hands full restraining the blacks from violence The impression that generally prevails throughout Coosada Is that there are oth- CT negroes beside Mccall and Harris con
  eninG notes. Certain it is however. that the entire negro popula ton is concerned one way or the other in the affair and in- teresting developments are looked for in the near future. ss the affair will be sifted to the bottom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
To Liquidate InStallment Due Montgomery. AMOUNT WAS $12,000 Will Be Utilized for a School
 House. Announced That Installments to Other Creditors Will, Be Paid
 Within a Few
 . Days.

A proposition by F. M. Billing, pro- prietor> of the banking house of Josiah Morris A Co, to transfer his handsome residence property on Clayton Street, to the city of Montgomery in liquidation of the installment due the city by the bank on December 1, 1901, and remaining un- paid, was accepted by the City Council at & special meeting last night. The amount of the dividend due the city IS about $l2,00o.
 It is said the Billing residence is to be transformed into a handsome school building.
 It will be remembered that when the banking house suspended business in January. Ioel. the city was a creditor ap- proximately sI00.000. The city entered into an agreement with the other creditors to accept payments in install- ments until the deposits of the. bank were paid. The first instailment due on July 1, 1901, was paid but the bank detauiteu on the instailment due on December l.
 The proposition of Mir. Billing to trans fer his residence on Clayton Street to the city in liquidation of the December divi- dend was made to the City Council in executive session at a special meeting Monday evening. It was submitted orally by Alderman Rushton, legal repre- sentative of Mr., Billing. -
 The proposition was not reduced to writing and the matter was referred to a select committee consisting of the mem- bers of the standing committees on Finance and Pubdic Works. This select committee was instructed to confer with MT. Billing and 10 make report to the Council last night
 The report of the select committee was made by Alderman Kohn and was as follows:
 Proposition Favored ..The joint committee on Finance and Public Works to whom was referred the proposition to purchase the property or F. M. Billing on Clayton Street, beg leave to report that they favor the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12


 never before been served at Jackson's lake. Nearly every person in the great crowd sat at the table at one time and the service was as perfect as that in a modern restaurant There have bsen dinners at 'Jackson's Lake when finely Drowned barbecued meats were dispensed in abundance with accompaniments, but never before has there been a dinner serv- cd to 1,50D persons that consisted of the finest of brown barbecued meats of all kinds, fried chickens. camp stew, cold ham. fish, canned goods of all kinds, sliced tomatoes. cucumbers, salads, potatoes. cakes. coffee. beer and numerous other tasteful dishes.
 The Hibernians were enabled to serve such dinner only through the sympa- thetic interest manifested in the success of the picnic by the wives and mothers of the members of the order. These ladies, to assure the pleasure of the patrons of the picnic went to work to make the dinner more than a barbecue. They contributed from their private stores. There were finely baked home- made cakes and pies, home-fried chickens. home made preserves. jellies and other toothsome morseis that whetted the ap- petities, of the, great crowd that gathered. under the shade of the noble trees at the lake To make double sure that the din- ner would be enjoyed by the great crowd many of the ladies assisted the negro servants and delicacies were passed to, strangers by dainty hands that perhaps had not waited on tables before.
 Trains Were Crowded.
 Two special trains were run from the city to Jackson's Lake to carry the crowd of picknickers The first train left the Union railway station at S:50 o'clock. By actual count TIA persons went to the lake on this train. which consisted of eight coaches. Committees from gthe two divisions of the Ancient Order of fiiber- nians were aboard to look after the com fort and convenience of the crowd. Hugh Meehan, Phesident of Division No. 1, and James J. Sullivan. President of Division No. ?, supervised the work of caring for the crowd and they moved here and there with an activity that characterized the most energetic spirit.
 The second excursion train left at 12:S0 o'clock and it. too, was crowded to it's full capacity There were seven coaches in this train. Presidents Meehan and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

Chicago News.
 Fortunate Is the bride who has cool head and warm feet.
 Luck may come and luck may go, but real merit hangs on forever.
 Some men would rather preach than listen to an angels harp practice. some wives seem to think they are.
 Fine feathers may not make fine birds, but they show up on the bill all right
 A lie slips through tbs telephone while the truth fingers to get itself typewriter.
 Many a mans bank balance would be on the wrong side if his creditors had their due.
 There are forty-eight different species of the house fly. and each one of them uses the polished pate Of the baid-headed man for a skating rink.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

man; L. 8. Harrison. James H. Cannon. James FrieI. Pat Ryan. W. ]. Ryan.
 Games Committee-P J. Sweeney. chairman; Pat Gibbons, J. c. Kilgrow. Joe oConnor, Joe Farley, John McKin- ley. D. F. Flood, P. J. LauBhran.
 Reception Committee-James P. Fer rall. chairman: T. H. Carr. T. H. Mori- orty. Hugh Gallagher, john P. Kohn. T. F. Harrison. c. c. Delaney. John J.. Farley, Alex Troy. W. P. German. T.. J.. Kelly. Hugh Meehan, F. T. Mulcahy, James J. Sullivan, w. J. Carroll.
 Special Priyileges-James J. Sullivan. chairman: John M. O'Brien, w. J. Dove. James McHugh, P. J. Sweeney.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Effort to Retain Dr.. Patton.

Princeton. N J., June 11.-It was learn cd today that former President Patton has been offered sl0,000 per year for five years to continue in the chair of Ethics Professor Patton has declined the presi- dency of the Princeton Theological Semi nary and the chair of theology.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
NEWS IN BRIEF

THE FIRST cotton bloom of the season to reach The Advertiser was received yesterday from Irwin Timothy. The bloom is from q plant sown April ,,
 THE ALABAMA CONFERENCE nf the First NJ. F, Church will hold it's first sub dis trict meeting at Fillmore June 9 to a6. inclusive. 1t -Is expected that there will
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
Father Kerrigan Attends.

Among the prominent persons who par ticipated in the picnic was Rev. Father William A. Kerrigan of Birmingham. Father Kerrigan was recently transferred from St. Peters Catholic Church of Montgomery to the Catholic Church In
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

PETITIONS in bankruptcy were filed yesterday by Major Knox and c. A. Jen- kins. The petitioners are railroad men and their assets and liabilities were in- considerable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12

be a large attendance of delegates to the meeting. An excellent program has been arranged for the meeting, and it is con- ceded that 1t will be in every way de- cided success
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
of Men $
 Waists
Complete line put on sale at . price
 $I.5o

Choice patterns, ex-| elusive styles, fin-' est grade. This op- portunity comes just at . time when these cool summer garments will prove most acceptable. None formerly sold for less than 42. %, and most of them for $2.50 and 43. 50. See window display.
 "Nail Orders
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
RuAp UP.

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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-06-12
THE WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA

Trsfns 37 and 90 have Pullman vestieusd tween New York and New ovieans and through jeans with Superb Dining Car Service. Q. .. O'RouRKE, e A, SelmA Ala: ], P. Lufx. T. M.. Neatsensry, Ala: cHAs. A. VI
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-06
JUST BE GLAD.

o heart Of mine, we shouldn't
Worry SO.
What we've missed of calm we
couldn't
Have. you know.
What we've met of stormy pain,
And of sorrows driving rain,
We can better meet again,
IL II blow
We have erred in that dark hour
We have known
When the tears fell with the shower
Ali alone.
Were not Shine and shower blcnt
As the Gracious Master meant?
Let us sSmpcr our content
with His own.
For we know not every morrow
Can be sad;
So, forgetting all the sorrow
We have had,
Let us fold away our fears,
And put by our foolish tears,
And through all the coming years,
Just be glad,
JAMES WlllrCOMB RILEY.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1902-02-06

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