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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
nua 70 1ncsndiarism.

st. Johns, N. F.. Nov. 5.-Reports re-
ceiyed here today by mail show the big
fire which partly DESTROYED the town OF
St. Pierre, Miquelon, last Saturday night
to have been due to incendiarism. The
fire originated In the Catholic Cathedral
An unknown man was seen leaving the
building shortly after the fire broke OUT
one nriest attached t. the cathedral near
ly persisted while trying to save some sa-
"a ratira
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
FRANKLIN.

Russellville. Nov. 5.-(Special)- Unof-
fetal returns from all boxes in Franklin
give Burnett 1871 majority. The Demo-
cratic State ticket Is a little behind this.
James, Democrat, defeats Cast by II for
the Legislature. The official count VIII
be necessary to decide between Mcknight.
Democrat and Robertson, Republican, for
County Superintendent. Unofficial re-
turns give Robertson 9 majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
GENEVA

Geneva, Nov. 5,-(Special.)-With two
beats yet to hear from, Ellberry. Demo-
cratic candidate for Representative, Is de-
feated by Mills, Populist, by between
200 and 900. Democratic Commissioners
elected. Davis, Democrat. for Superin-
tendent of Education, So ahead from beats
heard from. The Democratic State ticket
and CONGRESSMAN Clayton have several
hundred majority. The exact figures are
not obtainable.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Asks for Troops.

Manila, Nov. 5.-As the result OF the
killing OF an American bar tender named
Armitage. who was shot yesterday by
native policeman who had auarreled with
him. the Governor of the province has
requested General ]. Franklin Bell to fur
nlsh military protection against a party
of unemployed Americans who are threat
ening vengeance. General Bell has or
dered the garrison to preserve order.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
MONTANA.

Helena. Mont. Nov 5.-Late returns in
dictate that Holloway, Republican, for
supreme Court Jude. will have about TO-
900 plurality and Dixon. Republican for
Congress, about 5000 There appears to
have been a Republican landslide all over
the state. The Republicans will have
safe working majority in the House but
on Joint ballot the labor people Will hold
the balance Of power.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Strike of silversmiths.

New York, Nov. 5.-The striking sill
versmith's threaten to tie up the holiday
work of the iewelry firms in this city
and vicinity unless a settlement is reach
ed soon. over 500 men are now out and
business is practically a standstill. Tif-
fanny & Co. have been given until Mon
day next to consider the demands.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
MADISON.

Huntsville Nov. 5.--(Special. )-Unoffi-
claI returns from twenty of the twenty
two precincts of Madison County give
Governor Jelks 1920 and Mr.. Smith 1856.
The Democratic majority being 1884. All
the Democratic candidates, including
Congressman Richardson. received prac-
tically the same vote.
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JACKSON.

Scottsboro, Nov. 5.-(special. )-Returns
are slow in coming in. Twenty-four pre-
cincts heard from unofficially give jerks
!, O54 Smith. 43O. Eleven more precincts
are to be heard from. Jelks will carry
the county by a thousand majority RICH
ardson for Congress is elec.ed by hand
some majority. Bogart and Frazier are
the Representatives and w. b. Bridges
County Superintendent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
MORGAN.

Decatur, Nov 5.-(SpecIal) -Complete
unofficiaI returns from Morgan County
give Jelks 1,140 Smith, 295. All other
Democratic candidates, State, Senatorial
and county. are elected by like majority.
County officers had no opposition. Judge
richardson, Democratic nominee for
Congress, defeated Jackson, Republican,
bv about 5000 in this district.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
MARENGO.

Linden, Nov. 5.-(special.)-All boxes
save one heard from give Democrats 900
majority Wash Taylor's majority is over
900.
Three negroes voted here for the
straight Democratic ticket The vote
was light in county on account of Cir
cult Court.
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naatructive Prairie Fire.

Naper, Neb., Nov. 5.-The most des-
tructive fire that ever visited this county
has been raging on the Rosebud Indian
reservation since Sunday. Three nun
bred head of cattle are known to have
been burned to death. Several ranches
in the path of the flames have not been
heard from. Several hundred settlers are
now holding the flames in check along the
north line of Boyd County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
MARQUIS. Not the Count.

Paris, Nov. 5.-The opponent of M.
Gerault- Richard of the Petite Repub-
iiaue. in the duel fought yesterday at
Neuilly, was the Marquis de Dion, Vice
President OF the Automobile Club, Pres
ident of the Aero Club and not the Count
de Dion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Murderer of Women Sentenced.

Nice. Nov. 5.-Henry Vidal. who con-
fessed to the extraordinarily wanton muir
der of two women and to attempting to
assassinate various others, was sentenced
to death here today. Thousands of per-
sons Kissed the murderer as he was being
conducted to prison.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
TO MANDAMUs HAY.
Action to Compel Secretary to Col
lect Money from Germany.

Washington, Nov. 5.-The case of Fer
nand Halsendorf against Secretary OF
State Hay for a mandamus to compel the
Secretary to seek redress from the Ger
man Empire or the Kingdom Of Prussia
or both. to recover $4,000 for alleged
false imprisonment, was argued To-Day IN
the District Court Of Appeals.
Halsendorf says he was unjustly de-
tanned in an insane asylum at Dalldorf
near Berlin, from May, 1898. to July. 1889
He says that he is naturalized citizen
of this country and was travelling through
Germany when detained. Secretary Hay
declined to take any stes In the case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
LEE.

OpeIika, Nov. 5.-(special .)-ohicial re-
turns from the election in fourteen pre-
cincts give the Democratic ticket $50 and
the Republican ticket 45 votes. The re-
turns from the other three precincts
will make the Democratic majority al
most 1000. Very little interest could be
aroused by the Democratic workers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
CoFEEE.

Andalusia, Nov. 5.-tSpecial.)-The ag-
gregate vote Of Covington County Is as
follows:
Jelks. 675. Smith, 1876; Jelks majority. 30.
Other. State officials Relatively the same.
Wiley for Congress. 6s5. Sternfeld. ioe;
wtley's majority. $50. Wiley ran 50 votes
ahead Of the ticket in Covington.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

House Of Commons Votes $4O, OOO,'
600 for South Africa.

London, Nov. 5.-Generais Botha and
Delarey and former President Schalkbe-
ger were witnesses OF t2nights debate IN
the House of Commons over the civil ser
vice debate placing the additional amount
required as grant to aid the Transvaai
and Orange River Colony during the pres
ent fiscal at s4o.oO0,ooo. which ended In
agreeing to vote the sum IN question.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain, In re-
sponse to criticisms of the measure from
the opposition. deprecated pessimism
over South African affairs. He said that
the Boer prisoners would all be repatriat-
ed this year. He declared that his sole
desire In going to South Africa was to
bring together O k,nured people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
ANT1-sALERs ARE SORE.
Few Subscribers for Stock OF West
Indian Company.

Copenhagen, Nov. 6.-The time for sub
scribing to the stock Of the Danish West
Indian Company expired today. OF the
about 100000 nominal capital. only ONE
nth was subscribed for. notwithstanding
the advertisement given to the concern
by King Christian and Crown Prince
Frederick taking stock. The promoters,
who are anti-salers are downcast over
the weakness of the sentiment In favor
OF the aiding Of the Danish West Indies.
The leaders of the movement intend 10
appeal to King George OF Greece queen
Alexandra and the Dowager Czarina OF
Russia, to buy shares.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Mrs. Porter's Place of Honor

Paris, Nov. Sat a dinner given last
night by Foreign Minister Delcasse to
King Charles of Portugal, Mrs. Porter.
wife of the American Ambassador, occu-
MED the place Of honor on the right of
M. Delcasse. Madame Deleassee was
seated on the right of the King.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
LAWRENCE.

Moulton, Nov. 5.-(Special)-Full re-
turns from this county give jerks 500;
Smith, $50; Richardson, $50; jackson. $50.
Low the Democratic nominee for the
Legislature is elected by 42O The balance
of the State ticket ran about like jerks
and Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
CooSA.

Goodwater, Nov. 5.-(Special.) -omcial
returns from all the beats in the county
give Jelks a majority of 43o. All other
Democratic candidates have majority
from 400 to $50. 1t was a glorious Demo
cratic victory.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
CLAY.

Ashland, Nov. ESPECIAL. )-complete
unofficial returns from this county show
complete victory for Democrats. Jelks's
majority 800; Thompson's majority for
Congress, 49, Senate. Smiths majoU-
ty $50. Representative PTeston's majori-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
To Avert Rice Famine.

Manila, Nov. 5.-The Philippine Conn
mission has quietly purchased upwards
of 1000 tons of rice In India and on the
Asiatic coast in order to avert the rice
famine which is threatening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
LOwNDES.

Hayneville, Nov. Especial mo def
mite election returns have yet come in,
but no uneasiness IS felt as to the result
of the vote in Lowndes. for the entire
Democratic ticket g overwhelmingly
elected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
BUTIER,.

Greenville, Nov. ESPECIAL 1.-THE total
vote for this county wds between Loo
and 1900 Smith getting less than 100 votes
This box gives Jelks 29S; Smith, Is; Wiley
295; Sternfeld, IS.
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socfalist motion Rejected.

Berlin. Nov. 5-The Reichstag today re-
iected a socialist motion requiring the
Bundesrath TO suspend the duties when
syndicates sell abroad more cheapiy than
at home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
CLEBURNE.

Edwardsville. Nov. 5.-(speciai. >-Tne
entire Democratic ticket is elected In Gle
burne by from rs to IT'S majority. Bowie's
majority Is 1885, Light vote was poiied.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Cockrell-Pope.

Jefferson City Mo-, Nov. 5.-Francis NJ
Cockrell. Jr.. son of Senator Cockrell of
Missouri. and Miss Milley Pope of this
city were married tonight. They left at
midnight to resids in New Orleans, La.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
HALE.

Greensboro. Nov. 15-(Special.) -From
the best information, the vote Of the
county is $50, practically all Democratic.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

Cedar Bluff, Nov. Especial. jim
Cherokee County Jelks gets 2se majority
Burnett 54S majority.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
CHAMBERS.

Lafayette, Nov. 5.-(Special)-The
Democratic vote in Chambers is LILO and
that Of the Republicans, n.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

The Eighth Tennessee and First and
Second California Districts are not includ-
ed in. this table, being classified still as
doubtful, leaving three votes to be add
ed to the columns according to later re-
turns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

ty, zoo. Superintendent Education. jack
sons majority. 40 All Democrats. very
light vote was cast
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06
Rnosavelt in WASHINGTON.

Washington. Nov. 5.-President Roose-
welt returned to Washington at 1870 o'clock
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

and simultaneously The Evening Journal
issued an extra edition, declaring tnat
Former Senator Hill, Charles Murphy ana
Charles Mclaughlin claimed Coler's leec-
ton This report, together with the state
ment made by Mr.. Coler and Secretary
Mason, caused Considerable excitement IN
this city.
At the Democratic headquarters In
Brooklyn today. Bird s. Coler said 10
number of reporters present:
II think, personally, 1t would be q good
thing to watch the official count up the
State closely. why don't they distribute
McCallagh men up therd as We'll as mere
in Greater New York. Suppose the Demo-
cratic ticket had received say 10000 ma
iority In Greater New York-there was
nothing to have stopped the Republicans
from claiming the upper section Oh 'he
State by at least 100000.
'sWhat the Democratic party needs up
the State Is tried and treu men, whe
will look carefully after the party's In
terests. don't mean by my words that
I am in any manner conceding the eiec-
ton to my opponent. / want to wait Tor
the official count, for my latest advices
are that the vote is very close. am
hopeful of receiving today news that VIII
put new complexion on affairs IN this
State"
John A. Mason. Secretary Of the Dem
ocratic State Committee. speaking for the
committee. issued the following state
ment:
awe ooncede nothing. odelrs election
ia simply a claim. We will not admit
his election until every defective ballot
has been scrutinized. and every vote that
of right belongs to, our party Is counted
The alleged defective ballots uncounted
are more than enough to elect Coler. we
have evidences of wholesale debauchery
and corruption in Orange, Oneida, Al
bany and Erie counties and IN the cities
along the line of the New York Centrai
Railroad. That defective ballot and chi
canery was practiced in the three judi
cial districts and the republican ma
chine bent every energy to elect Attorney
General Davies Is alone sunhcieht 10
change the result.
1--WE shall contest every foot of
ground"
Colonel Dunn, Chairman of the Repuo-
ucan State Committee, was informed TO-
day of the report that the Democrats
said:
"If they start anything of that kind we
will give them all the contest they want
right here in New York County and
they will wish they had never heard OF
| contests"
Albany, NJ Y, Nov. Ex-Governor Odell
t.lcphoned the following from NewburCa
concerning the statement of Secretary
Mason of the Democratic State Commit
| tee:
LET them claim all they please. Let
them cry fraud / am elected and that
/ Is all there Is about II"
| VIM. Barnes, Jr.. Chairman of the FIX
| ecutive Committee of the State Republi-
can Committee. said: ANY statement
that Albany County was purchased by
| the Republicans is without foundation.
Former Senator Hill refued positively
| to he quoted about the result of the cleo
| ton. The State Board of Canvassers
| which complies the returns consits OF the
| Secretary of State. the Comptroller, At
4 torney General, State Treasurer and State
| Engineer, all Republicans, and 10 tnen
4 belongs the right to reject or accept any
returns objected to by individuals or par
ties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

Continued on Page Three.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-11-06

WASHINGTON. NOV. o.
FORECAST: FAIR THURSDAY
AND FRIDAY; COOLER IN
NORTH AND CENTRAL PoR-
TIoNs THURSDAY; FRESH
SOUTH WINDS.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

This stock emtr
the best trade
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

An Irishman named Patrick O'Con.
nor presented himself before q Liver
pool magistrate with the following tale.
i kape hens in my cellar, but the wa
Ter pipes is burst, an my hens is all
drowned" Well, my good man, we
can do nothing for you. You had better
apply to the water company" was the
advice he got A few days later Pat
again app'~rcd with precisely the same
tale You were here a few DAYS ago.
ana we advised you to 90 to the water
company. Did you do soT' u did.
yer honor and what did they say
10 yOuF They told me to kape
ducks"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

On the late Queen Nictoria's return
from her last visit To northern Italy
the bishop OF Winchester and the dean
OF Windsor were dining with her when
she remarked to the former: You re-
member that before l started for Italy
you urged Inc not TO fail TO visit the
conventional church at Assist | bore
this in mind and was greatly impressed
by all | saw there. had one dron ex-
perience- too, for as l was being con-
Quoted through a very chilly corridor
by one Of the monks | said to him.
Don't you feel the drafts very trying.
wearing the tonsure as you dog l re-
ceiVed my answer not in Italian. but in
these words: No. madam can't say
tASt l suffer IN that way at all. As you
must be aware, we Irish are a rather
hot headed race"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31
NEW SHORT STORIES


fcfich Wilkins. owner ct tlc Wash.
ington Post waS fovm,r', represent
ctivc IN cou-r,~S from Oaio. HE tolls
with svcat 2icc story about his first
campaign. When he was nominated.
ne had never made public speech.
Soon after the convention "a dcica-a-
ton came 10 him from small town in
his district and asked him TO como ont
TO ratification mccting Wilkins said
he would. but cautioned the delegation
against asking him To- speak They
said that would hc an right. as they
had provided two professional spell
binders. Az Wilkins would have to do.
they said. would Dee 10 shake hands and
Kiss the babies.
Wilkins went. was mot Dy bra SIS
band ana escorted 10 the hail Then. o.
his utter diSmay. ho found that IN.
spollo'odcrs had NOT arrived The chair
man insisted that Wilkins must say
something He stood mp. was intro
ducod and said everything he could
think Of After he had been talking
what seemed 20 him two hours. but I'm
reality was not moro than fifteen min
utes. DC gave out entirely ana sat
down.
There was dense silence. Not a per
son In kac hail appiaudcd Then tho
chairman arose end said.
II there is anybody I'm the hail that
con make q speech. we viii lie giad %
hear him."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

carrying pistols. IL seems that the dc.
PENDANT had gone out for a walk. De-
came engaged On "a fuss with the de-
ceased. drew his pistol ana fired the
fatal shot.
THE details Of the shooting as well
as the law bearing thereon were 70.
hearsed 10y Judge Bartlett. who told
how the defendants pistol had boon
Ia his hip pocket how he put his hand
back there in anger and how he drew
the pistol forth. lie was Illustrating
by vigorous gestures but right In the
midst OF the charge as Judge Bartlett
put his hand back 20 his hip pocket by
way Of demonstration q pistol dropned
therefrom and fell with o thump upon
the floor.
the scene in the courtroom can be
Imagined. There was stiffness. the
while the Judge flushed with embar-
rasSment.
Mr.. Clerk he exclaimed. as soon
as he had recovered, put me down on
the book as ined $50 FOR carrying
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

Dress Goods Silks Wash Goods White Goods Emhr,,ser
Ready toNear Skirts. SILK Waists raiorma1e Suits Mus
Boys Clothing. Gents Furnishing Goods House Furpshi
Wearing Apparel Toilet Articles and Small Wears can be
by reidndRs the purchase price o article bought at h
Before making purchases IL will be well consult this
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31
Fincd Himself rifty dollars.

Il beard story on Representative
Bartletts father which ought 10 be
told iu these parts" asserted Repre-
sentative Roberts Of Massachusetts To
Washington Post reporter
This man was long a judge on tho
GEORGIA. bench and highly respected hv
wide circle OF people. I'm a murder
trial ho came 20 % charge TO the Jury
in which he eioQucutly ard wildly
laid down the law as 20 the folly OF
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31
JUST AS EASY.

20 COOK n'ce things AS rolling of , io..
S,spS'oiSl'y when you buy one of thos, s,,..
V'> stoves from K. l. STONE. Have
Is grand. Have You seen he E;,- ny II
eno Good Luck Just take a look M tbe'n
As" take "A look AZ ihc Steel Races AMI
ou' ar light stoves. can show So,, a..
huest that are made I will not name an.
prices mere but l will guarantee 10 ~,
cheaper than anyone. am a born stoys
i ian anu practical IN all its branches. |
maven t&ot thehusincSs to learn. especiall,.
when have been working Al il fo, r. -,
MY prices will knock the persimmons ofi
the trees Many a dollar will he s,,cd II
y"uo"', atR. L. STONE the oldest
S'o.S mousse IN the city, 2oS Commerce
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31
Acts Immediately

Colds are sometimes more troublesome
IN summer than in winter, it's so hard
10 Keep from adding TO them while cool
ing on after exercise. One Minute Cough
Cnre cures at once. Absolutely safe. Acts
Immediately. Sure cure for coughs. colds
Group, throat and lung troubles. ID. C..
Bowman.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31

Lord Castlcmayne. an unpopular
statesman. while travelling in Ireland
refused aims to some sharp witted
mendicants and was answered, Just
chuck one tinpenny out of your coach.
an / answer it will trate all your
friends in Athlone."
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-31
VIRGINIA CLOTHING HoE,sF

Mems Boys and Chidrens CLOTEINC c.,
furnishings Shoes, Hats, Caps, Etc.
splendid assortment of all newest and best. not . cannon,
here that isn't all it should be in quality and stye al as %
July made as hgh-cass makers do it, no custom r :; %
accurate as to hit and finish We also the sole accents f G
Seamless Overall, the invention strong and cnc,taIJ
guarantee with every pair patented Feb H. 1902 Don't FORGET
yIr Td place the Virginia Clothing House H. FALK Pro1r
Ola Mann Ut Open evenings till o'clock Out Of town or
promptly attended to. "" o"'rS
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For Sale or Rent.

MY farm Forest Han" in SpotSvlvania
Az, county containing poo acres arabic land
and 100 acres In timber IL FOR rent during the
year 1908 or for sale. For terms apply 10
me- III a GARNER
Spotsylvania. Va.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-11-09

the Filipinos. are the smartest and
most tractable of them all.
The Moro woman is one of the
most picturesque in all the islands.
This is partly due to the fact that
she wears the sorong. or homespun
blanket, woven in stripes or large
plaids, in which bright reds and yell
lows are the predominating colors. No
matter how high the temperature,
these heavy blankets are donned,
though American women are somewhat
reducing the number by purchasing
them as souvenirs of their stay in the
country and using them as drapery in
their houses at home.
The Spanish half caste is a type
commonly seen in Manila and the
larger towns. Many of them are to
be found in converts also-orphans
whom the friars are caring for and
educating. An odd custom prevails
as to the disposition of these charges.
Any man who can prove himself able
to provide for a wife may go to a con-
vent and look at the girls, or mesti-
zas. If he sees one that pleases him
he may meet her and make her a
formal offer of marriage on the spot.
under the watchful eye of the mother
superior.
1T is an odd fact that, no matter
how remote the ancestor, Chinese blood
almost invariably shows itself in the
shape in the eyes,"