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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-01-30

&C. Williamson, of Amherst. Va,
says: For more than a year suf.
fered from lumbago. finally tried
Chamberlain s Pain Balm and it gave
me entire relief. which all other
remedies had failed to do" Sold BY
Gi eenwell q Drury, Leonardtown,
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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1902-01-30

49, regret TO report" wired
the British General in South Africa,
the capture Of one ofsourb big guns. /"
Report incomplete, came the re-
ply. Is big gun referred to Kitch-
ener or Kipling?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

This cause vas heard before the Rail- road Commission of Alabama on Monday the first day of December, 1902.
 "The Commission. after considering all the facts aa shown by the evidence in said cause. rendered the following opin- ion. to wit:
 "The complainant shipped a car load of lumber from Ocampo. Ala, over the lines of the Louisville and Nashville Raii-S road Company to Avondale. Ala. near the city of Birmingham. Ala. which latter point was not located on the lines of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Coul- pany. The bill of fading named Birming-A ham, Ala, as the point of destina uon. When the car arrived at the city of Bir- Epingham the carrying road was instrucf- cd by the consignee to deliver it to one or the other of the railroads passing through Avondale, Ala, to be by said road trans days delay occurred before this delivery was made to the connecting road. Under the rule of the Commission. when this car was delivered In Birmingham and the consignee notified, the contract of af- freightment, as expressed in the bill of lading was completed so far as tho Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com-t pany was concerned, subject only to the rule that as to any point upon it's own lines tne 1urtner uuty WOuio ue hNoisS1 of placing this car at an accessible point for unloading. No demurrage charge can be collected against the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company for failure to deliver this car to the connecting line under the bill of lading naming Birming-. ham as the point of destination.
 ITO avoid delays, in cases of this char acter, the consignee should make a new contract of affreightment with the cons meeting line, or name the point of final destination in the original bill of lading- Should damage accrue to consisnee un~ der circumstances of this character. 1t would become a matter for adjudication by the courts instead of claim for de- murrage before the Commission. The application of complainant for demurrage charges in this cause is therefore dis missed" {,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
THE MONTGOMERY THEATRE.
"A Jolly American Tramp" Played
 There Last Night.

There Last Night.
 A fairly good-sixed audience saw "A Jolly American Tramp" at the Montgom- cry Theatre last night.
 Considering the price of admission, the performance was satisfactory. The play itself Is weak. There is too much of "be-lud and me che-ild' about it. The entertainment was saved, however. by the numerous good specialties. which were introduced at every possible stage.
 While the lines were being spoken and the ineffective situations were acted, the audience chafsd, but when the clever spe- cialtiss came on. the applause was lib- eral. Thee-quarters of the performance was held by the specialists to the satis- faction of the audience.
 Although Walter Gale, as Happy Jack, the IT amp. was featured on the program, it was Maggie Meredith, as Della Dorley. who pleased the audience most, Miss Meredith sings Irish songs in full, we'll rounded voice, and cracks Irish jokes fin catchy way. Her parodies were we'll received.
 Walter Gale. although he played second to Miss Meredith, sang some funny sogs played some funny music and whenever his part would allow, he did and said funny things.
 "ditIS, WHo uOeS the neaVy work. is well known in Montgomery hay ing played here at various times with better companies. MT. Wallis is manag- ing the production.
 Frank A. Smiley is young mas in the cast, and he sings ballads in good bari tone. He Is spirited young actor.
 Blanche Henshaw, as Flo Barrett is the heroine, but she is allowed to do song and dance work. She is a pretty young woman and is a clever actress.
 Helen Davidge and Jane Perry. in emo. tional roles. did acceptable work.
 The company carries some special scen- cry and the costumes were new
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
MARINE NEWS.

PENSACOLA-Arrived. steamer Ida (sp). Aarano Liverpool; bark Ystavat (Rus.). Aal- tonen. London. Cleared. steamer Cairncraig (Br.). Gibson. Fecamp Sailed. steamer volund (Ior.). Petersen, La Guna; bark waltikka Rus.) j.. Blom. Hayre. s- -.. --.. ... ,. NEW zxo7I.EANS--Cssar steamers Brat ten (Nors), Holm, Puerto Cortez; John Wilson (Nor), Hansen. Bocas del Toro; Marianne (Aus.l, Kreglich, Trieste: Comus. Kembe. New York.
 PORT EADS-Arrived. steamers John Wilson (Nor.). Hansen. Bocas del Toro; Fl Vale, Grant. New York; Carrigan Head (Br.), Ora ham. Belfast; Pic K (Sp.), Sabine, Barcelona; Nicaragua tNor.). Larsen, Bluehelds; Fora (Aus.). Calugerovilh. Tampa: Donald (Nor.). warnecke, Ceiba. Sailed steamer Urquiola (Sp), Bosabe Bristol.
 MOBILE-Arrived. steamers Fort Morgan (Nor.), Oisvik. Bocas del Toro; Banes (Nor.l, Tronstad.s Port Lifnon. Cleared. steamer Banes (Nor.) ITronstad, Port Antonio. Jamaica; schooner Christiana (Mex.), Castanok. Celes- town, Mexico
 NEWPORT NEws-Arrfved. Mount Temple. Galveston, and sailed for Liverpool.
 NORFOLK-Arrived, steamer Aureole God frey Biloxi
 KEY wEST-Arrivsd. steamer Mascotte. Turner. Havana. and sailed for Port Tampa. Sailed. tug Massoit, Tortugas. e SAVANNAH-Sailed. steamer Cape Colonna (Br.), Prescott, Bremen.
 cHARLEsToN-Arrivsd. steamer Vale (Norl, .Aarseth, sCsiba, Honduras
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.
Will Perry Tries to Kill Himself in
 His Cell.

Anniston, Dec. 16.-(Special. )-Wil Perry. colored, convicted murderer Of King Farmer. made an effort to commit suicide Sunday morning between and o'clock, in his cell in the county jail His efforts were discovered by County Jailor Hubbard, who summoned Chief Deputy Sheriff W. c. LeGrand and the two interposed just in time to save him from destruction.
 The negro is confined in the murderers cell on the second floor of the jail. Perry had secured a piece of wire from the sink which was used to flush it. He had placed this piece of wire around his neck and had twisted 1t until tight. He had torn the blankets in his cell into small strips and with these he had made q rope which he fastened to the top of his cell It seemed to be his purpose to tie the blanket rope to the wire and then jump to the floor from his cot. He aroused suspicion Sunday morning when he refused to eat his breakfast and in his fury tore up everything in his cell that it was possible for him to destroy. His mattress was torn up and the straw strown on the floor on which he paced like a caged wild animal.
 When the deputies came in his cell he refused to speak but did not resist the effort to save his life. Perry remained sullen for several, hours after. He was hand cuffed by the deputies and every thing taken from his cell that could be used toward ending his rfe. A watch was set over him for the rest of the day and about 2 o'clock his sullen spell passed away from him and he became very talk ative.
 Deputy LeGrand was fin the corridor just outside his cell and carried on conversation with him for some time. Among the things told to the deputy was A piece of information which If true, will entirely clear him of the murder of the man Bonner whom he Is accused Of cut ting to death the night before he was captured He told the deputy that after killing King Farmer he remained in the city for ten days staying in an old house in South Anniston. Leaving here he went to Greene County, Alabama, when he was arrested for carrying a concealed pistol He said that when he was ar- rested by the sheriff of that county that he had King Farmers pistol con cealed on his person then. This pistol he claimed to have taken from Farmer after he had killed him.
 For carrying the pistol concealed he was given a term of eight months in the penitentiary and that on the morning be- fore he was captured that Saturday night he was released from Pratt No. mine. having served his time. He came to An niston that afternoon on freight train. arriving here about dark.
 Coming over he sold King Farmers pistol which he had carried with him to a brakeman for 75 cents. He said that he went under the name of Ebert Wilson while away and that while in the mines he entered into conversation with negro sent up from Anniston. but was never recognized. He is now wearing an under shirt that is issued to eonvicts.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

The ceremony will take place Tuesday December 30, at 6 o'clock at the home of the brides brother, Dr. George lizard. k Miss Loutfie Heustis. the talented artist. will arrive tomorrow to spend the holi- days with her mother. Mrs. Rachel Hsus- tis. Mrs. George H. Clark of Birming- ham, formerly Miss Resale Heustis, will also spend the holidays in Mobile.
 Miss Anita Gaillard has recently taken charge of a social page in The Register. published daily. This is an innovation for The Register and will prove quite popu- lar.
 The marriage of Miss May Miclxle and MT. Daniel Wheeler is announced to take place Tuesday. December 2Srd at the home of the bride. No card&
 pr. Bruner Dantzler. once of Mobile now of Moss Point. spent Sunday in Mo- bile.
 William H. Armbrecht returned this morning from trip to Meridian.
 The Cotillon Club met this afternoon at Mrs. c. s. Shawhana.
 Mir. Gatling of Pensacola was a visitor to Mobile yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

three weeks from pneumonia. He was the youngest of four sons of the late Ja- cob RamsAr and was about 40 years old. For the past decade or more he has been at the head of one of the largest mer- cantile establishments in the city and was for several years a member of the City Council. MT Ramser always fig ured conspicuously the up-building of this city and section and was universally popular and highly esteemed. His wife, and several children, an aged mother and a number of close relatives survive him. The funeral will occur tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock from his late residence on Barbour Street and his remains will be inferred here.
 Rose Leveritt, a well known negro wo- man, was found dead in bed here.
 Rain fell here almost throughout last night and this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Gabriel Brown Arraigned.

In the City Court this morning the case of Gabriel Brown, murder, was call ed. special venire of 100 jurors nao been issued and of these eleven com petent jurors had been secured as ioi- lows: Robert P. Shsffisld' Henry Sohi- man. Andrew schottsen, Randolph V; Tvans Christian Schottgen. Michael wall Jefferson Deumarck, Thomas Sea hurry George Maxwell. Mathew Laws, Jr., Burke Laurendine.
 special venire of twenty-five was ordered to secure the twelfth juror.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
AS TO DEMURRAaE cLArMs.

Railroad Commission Renders opin-
 ion of Interest to Shippers.
 The Alabama Railroad Commission. at meeting yesterday, in the case of T. M. Johnston and Go. vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company rendered an important opinion concerning demurage claims.
 The opinion. which is of great interest to shippers. is as follows:
 TT. H. Johnston and Co vs. Louisville and Nashville Railroad Co.-Claim for demurrage for failure to deliver cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
To Manage Primary.

~ 3ANAoeS
 The Democratic Executive Committee met tonight to name officers for the nut nicipal primary. Those selected were: First Ward-Inspectors, J. Paul Will son. T. P. Brewer. Edward P. White; clerks. Jessie T. Sullivan, George U. Johnson; returning officer, William F. Sullivan.
 Second Ward-Inspectors, A. N. Shears. John B. Murray, John A. Mahon; clerks, James Quill, Jr., Ernest Planck; return ing officer, Levine Bauer.
 Third Ward-Inspectors. Peter Class, P. P. Beatrix. Vincent Curlin; clerks, Dominick Baumer. James P. Hamilton; returning officer. Louis Grotz.
 Fourth ward-Inspectors. Leslie Hall. John R. Courtney, L. T. Caraway; clerks, John Chamberlain, John Markstein; re- turning officer, NJ. I. Goldsmith.
 Fifth Ward-Inspectors Thomas Elan egan, James Mclaughlin, Charles En- holm; clerks, Robert Eagan, c. M. Drey, returning officer. Robert Devine.
 Sixth ward-Inspectors, Sherard Mu:s ray, Daniel Martin, Vincent Giblin; clerks. Charles O'Connor, Jack Hughes; returning officer, John Morrison.
 Seventh ward-Inspectors,, William J. O'Connor, Frank Hoggi, Peter McNaff; clerks, William Heustis. John H. Mo- Kay: returning officer, Whiting Ames
 Eighth Ward-First box, inspectors, D. C. Stewart. D. J. Houston, William clerks. John J. Moulton, T. T. Tyree.
 Second box--Inspectors. Y. N. Pringle. Albert lCrenshaw,, E. M. Futile; clerks. R. C., Ludlow. John Winner: returning officer, E. D. Laurendine.
 H.. H. Miller was allowed to withdraw as a candidate for Councilman from the sixth ward.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Mrs. Mccleery Had Ratchet.

Mrs. Robert McCleery. at her home No. F South Lafayette Street, last night heard a knock at the front door. Going here, having hatchet in her hand she saw a burly negro with club drawn standing on the gallery. She asked him his business and when he saw the hatchet the negro made a hasty depart ure There was no report of same given out at the police station.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Had Concealed Weapon.

Patrolman Barrett appeared before the Recorder as complainant against Leon Winburn. a copper-colored negro. who' inc complainant stated, walked boldly into his home, No. 506 South Conception Street and made his way to the Kitchen MT. Barrett asked the negro what ne wanted and receiving no satisfactory re- ply took him in charge and sent the man to the lookup. There pair Of knucks were found on the prisoner and this morn. ing he was sent to the Inferior Criminal Court in a bond of s1oo for concealed WAannnR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Funeral of Henry Hall.

The remains of Henry Hall. who died at Lexington, Va, last Saturday, were inferred in Magnolia Cemetery this morn ing The funeral took place from Christ Episcopal Church at 10 o'clock this morn ing Rev. Mathew Brewster officiating Many beautiful floral designs were placed on the grave.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
FIRE IN SHOW WINDOW.
Pretty Display of Christmas Erica.
 brac is Burned.


 brac is Burned.
 Eufaula, Dec. l6.-(Special)-A beauti- ful display of Christmas bric-a-brac in the show window of whitlock's 3ewelry store was destroyed by fire late yester- day afternoon and serious connagra- ton was narrowly averted.
 As Mir. WhitIock was in the act of lighting the gas a spark dropped in some of the drapery and the entire window was soon in full blaze. The loss will amount to moro than s1oo which is cov- cred by insurance.
 Sunday afternoon James Grubbs of Clayton and Mrs. Alice Howell of White Oak were married at Cotton Hill, Judge W. H. Pruett officiating. The bride is a young woman of many handsome per- sonal charms and is very popular. The groom is a sterling young business man who has scores of warm friends.
 The engagement of Walter wedden and Miss Lucy Hamilton of this city, has been made known and the wedding will be solemnized on Sunday afternoon next. The parties to the contract are popular young people who have many warm fr1ends.F 'ssza .is
 Many of the ginneries in the surround ing section are closing down for the sea- son and the cotton crops will be entirely wound up this month when the farmers will enjoy a short rest.
 Information of the death of an infant son of MT. and Mrs. M. L. >Cralg of Jernigan who died last week at the homo ofshis parsnts has been received here,
 J. B. Toy is suffering from a broken arm and a dislocated shoulder. the result of a runaway accident a few days ago.
 The public schools of the city will close Friday for the holidays.
 T. J. Ramser. a wealthy and infiuen- tial citizen. died at his home here this morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Row Kills His Father.

Natchez. Miss. Dec. 18.-Allison F. Blandes. a 16-year-old boy in defense of his mother last night shot and instantly killed his father. Albert Clements. at their home in this city. A Coroner's jury re- turned a verdict of justifable homicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

Delicious lunch served at IF Mont gomery Street by the Ladies of the First Baptist Church today and to- night. Fine display of fancy articles. homemade cakes and candies. 2t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

The kidneys ache when they are ovcr- worked and the trouble gets serious un- less promptly rernoved. Prickly Ash Bitttrs is a reliable kidney tonic and bowel regulator. adv-wed-frt-sun.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

E The Advertiser is now deliv- ;
 < cred and one sale in Mobile be- ; ' ginning at 8 a. m. ; z CIRCULATION BUREAU. J { Orders GOT delivery or conn ;
 < plaints os non-delivery may be ;
 z left at Ne N. Royal Street, cor. ; { St. Louis Street, or telephone ; 2 Bell, 4s7; Home, 3s6. Deliv- y ' cred by carrier at 65 cents per J
 z month. John K. Evans, y z .... Supt. Circulation. j
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
r.ou;s Arata surrenders.

Louis Arata. son of Paul Arata of this city, after being a fugitive from justice for many years, surrendered this morn Ing to Sheriff Powers, he being wanted on a charge of robbery, committed, so it
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Death of E. E. England.

Edward E. England died today of apoplexy after a brief illness. He was stricken last week In the lobby of the Battle House and never rallied. He was 50 years old and was long a resident of Mobile. At one time he was freight agent for the Louisville and Nashville. In 1889 he was elected Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and remained in this position until last July. He was well informed as to Mobiles commercial and industrial interests. He leaves wife and three sons, Dr. John T.. Will liam E. and Norton England. the latter in Texas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
..Jack the Slapper" Case.

Despite the weather conditions or iast night crime stalked forth and the usual sensation or sensations, so to speak. were spoken of this morning in all directions. The so-called Jack the Slapper" was abroad and to the horror and consterna- ton of law-abiding citizens. the victim was an humble member of the. Catholic Sisterhood a woman whose life had been consecrated to good deeds and charitable actions. Sister Agnes of the Sisters of Charity, one of the good attaches of the St. Vincent Female Academy at Cedar and Savannah Streets, was the victim and her assailant was a man (his color un- known) who, in the night time. entered the home and clutched the good woman by the throat.
 + Two sisters occupied the same room. and when Sister Agnes screamed her room mate awakened and lighted lamp. Sister Agnes said a man had choked her' An alarm was sounded and an exami- nation of the room revealed bare foot nrints on the floor. The window was found to have been opened and the cur tains drawn aside. The bell was set ring ing and neighbors came in. 1t is stated that the man, as he left the room, said that he did not want money.
 It was some time before police omcer reached the Academy, and owing to the rainfall 1t was impossible to get a trail and the result is as much mystery to- Iay as 1t was when the first tnvestiga- tion was made. Some of the residents or the nefghborhood, who heard the bell ringing. stated that it was a considerable tima before a policeman arrived. There has been some comment as 10 this Iac' or statement
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
Mobile Minor Mention.

Catholic Knights and Ladies of America; Branch 130, the following were chosen: Rev. James E. Coyle. Spiritual Director; Mrs Cecelia O'Gorman, President;' Juan Florea Marty, Wice-President; Miss Jo- hanna Cummings. Treasurer; Miss Anna McGowan, Secretary: J. w. Cornelius. Sergeant at-arms; P. J. McCue. Sentinel; Mrs. Anna Kearns, Trustees for one year; Mrs. J. c. Finkbohner. Trustees for two years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
The Newc of Mobile.

is charged, ten years ago. by nin ahc q. comrade named Ward. He gave oohu In the sum of 1000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17
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Mobile. Dec. 1s.-(Speciai.)- )-Last night s rainfall in this section was almost equal | to a deluge. The local weather bureau reports that from 7:30 to Il p. m.. the actual fall of rain was 2.4S inches. In the afternoon, between 2:30 and 3:30 o'clock, the fall was n of an inch, but
 the first downpour soon ceased and the sky became clear. At nightfall. however. the sky became overcast with dark and threatening clouds and the wind rose to twelve miles per hour gradually increas- ing in force until, at one time 1t regis tered twenty miles. The rain. in the meantime, began falling in torrents and 1t was but a little while until every street in Mobile had the appearance of a small sized creek. Pedestrianism became an impossibility and those caught away from their homes were placed in an ern- barrassing position. As the night grew the rain increased in volume and for time fell in perfect sheets. Many there were who feared a repetition of the con- ditions in the latter part of June. two years ago when the entire business dis trict from Royal Street east to the river, was flooded
 It happened, however. that just before midnight the rain ceased and at last the streets became clear of water. Street car traffic was greatly impeded, due to the washing of sand upon the tracks. but by diligent efforts the rails were cleared and theatre goers and late stayers down town found means of getting to their homes. The night was hideous not only because of the wind and rain. but the lightning played almost continuously ana to use telephone was extremely hazard ous In many parts of the city this morn ing the results of the tremendous rain were plainly visible in washouts. noies and accumulated debris in all directions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-17

T. J. Ramser. a wealthy and inhuen- tial citizen, died at his home here this morning at 8 o'clock after an illness of