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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
J. P. WITHERS IN JAIL
Ex-BANK PRESIDENT ACCUSED
 OF FORGERY.
He Had Made Good His Shortage to the Bank, But Case Was Taken Up by the
 Examiner.

New Orleans, Jan. l3-A special to The Picayune from Beaumont, Texas, says: J. P. Withers, who was until Decem- Der 31, President of the American Ma rested by a Deputy United States Mar shal at Kansas City on the charge of forgery.
 Withers came here during the boom that followed the discovery of oil, asso- ciated several local capitalists with him and organized the American Nationa Bank, he being made President of the bank. He served in this capacity until the date mentioned, when he was sue ceeded by B. R. Norvel of this city When Withers was displaced by MT. Nor we'll it was rumored that the former President had forged notes amounting to several thousand dollars. using the name of prominent capitalists and business he had been President of a bank for a time before he came here.
 Withers left the city iomediately af- ter his successor was elected and was heard from no more until the news came that he had been arrested in Kansas City.
 The Picayune correspondent called on D. H. Hardy. who was attorney for the bank up to the time of the reorganiza- tion December a, and asked him about the charge against Withers.
 He iS charged with forgery of the fol- lowing papers," MT. Hardy replied. "W. H. Bean and Son, of Howe. Texas. note for $6,240: Howe Grain and Mercantile Company, note for $500: Hirge-Forges Company. of Sherman. Texas, N0,223; Tom Everl1art. Sherman. H,0OO also with forging 5000 worth of stock of the First National Bank of Howe in the name of Tom Everhart.''
 Has he been indicted on charges Of forgery?" was asked.
 T do not know further than that I am informed so. ! understand that he has been indicted by the grand jury. of this county. further understand that complaint has been made against him in these matters before the United States Commissioner here, and that the Com arrest I also understand Withers has been arrested at Kansas City by the United States Marshal"
 Was Withers short to the bank?'
 Yes. he was short in all about $s5;- 900. but he made this good in a way satisfactory to the bank. The bank Is in a stronger condition now than before"
 B. R. NorVell, who succeeded Withers he said that he would rather not make a statement concerning Witherss al. legged crimes, since they were said to have occurred at time prior to his connection with the bank. He would say. however. that Witherss shortage to the bank had been made good, and that the directors of the bank had concluded to drop the matter but the examiner had taken II up.
 Not a great deal of Withers's history s known here He organized a bank ot Sherman. Tex, about two years aga and was ma 1e president. Friction arose between Withers and the directors and q new president was elected. He Is said to have married the daughter of wealthy Chicago man who is interested with the Barber Asphalt Company.
 Withers has been indicted by the Jef- ferson County grand jury for forging the papers mentioned by MT. Hardy. Com plaint has also been made against him before the United States Commissioner harA-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
VERDICT NOT KNOWN
FINDINGS HAVE NOT REACHED
 GOVERNOR
Courtmartial Papers Supposed to be in Possession of JudgeAdvocate-- Officers Leave for Their
 Homes.

The verdict of the court of military of- flcers which heard the case of the State against Lieutenant Colonel Osceola Kyle of Decatur, charged with Conduct un- becoming an officer and e gentleman was not sent to Governor Jelks yes terday. The clerk in the office of Adju- tant General Brandon said the verdict had not been received at the headquar- ters of the National Guard.
 As stated by The Advertiser Sunday morning, the court dedberated until iZ:Sv O clock Sunday morning, when 1t reacneo its finding and adjourned. The oMcers met again Sunday afternoon .n the room of the President of the court, Colonel Robert B. Dumont, at F1ening's Hotel. At this meeting the officers simply certi- fled the record and turned It oyer to the Judge Adyocases 1eufsnant @ anS;oS ToioneI af the court will not be made public until 1t Is passed upon by the Governor. The officers of the court are sworn 10 sec recy as to their verdict. the court returned to Mobile Sunday evening. Colonel B. H. Graves ano Lieutenant Colonel C. 3. McDoweai re mained in Montgomery until yesterday: train. Lieutenant Colonel Hubbard also went to his home in Troy on an after noon train. Lieutenant Colonel Kyle was in MOntgOmery yeStefuhy. Ilc "She " his home in Decatur last night.
 Since the record and the finding or the court did not reach the Governor nor the AdJutant General yesterday, 1t is be!iev- ed that the papers were taken to Troy by Judge Advocate Hubbard, to whom they were delivered by the court. He will probably forward them to the Gov ernor. although Colonel Dumont said Sat urtiay night that 1t was his intention te transmit the finding of the court direct 10 the Governor himself.
 The record in the case is voluminQus covering several hundred typewrtttei pa ges. It will be examined at IengtI by the Governor with the assistance ol the Judge Advocate General, Colone Francis G. Caffey, and it is expected tna' it will be at least ten days before tht finding of the court will be made public.
 The cost of the sitting Of the courl cannot be determined until the warrants are all paid by the State Treasurer These warrants will be sent direct te the Adjutant General for his approvaI after which they will go to the State Auditor. The officers of the Guard Who were interested in the case, incluolne members of the court and witnesses, VII be paid at the rate of half pay of om, cers of corresponding rank in the Onteo States army. Civilian witnesses VIII pc paid the same as witnesses in other courts. The largest item of expense VII he the stenographers bill. It is esumateo that the case cost the State not less than s10O per day. The court was In ses' sion five days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
BURNED TO DEATH
SUPPOSED VICTIM or JOKE DIES
 AT INFIR1GARY. eAsI.s
Sleeping Negro's Clothes Saturated
 with Gasoline, ,Ignited by Red Hot Stove.-Suspects are Locked up.

Railroad" Willie, a negro, died at the Hale Infirmary about midnight last night as the result of burns received in Preiss' s saloon on Monroe Street Saturday night. It is believed that Willis was the victim of a practical joke and two negroes, Madison Wingard and Richard Jackson. are confined at police headquarters, charged with having caused his. death.
 Wnigard, Jackson and George Taylor, another negro, are employed at Preiss's saloon. Saturday night "Railroad'' Will lis was asleep near stove in the saloon. His clothes were saturated with gaso- lene, which caught fire and the negro was terribly burned before the flames could be extinguished.
 The negroes acted in suspicious man. ner and believing they bad poured the gasolene on Willis's clothes police off, cers arrested them. Willis was sent to Hale Infirmary where he fingered be- tween life and death and suffered great pain. Death relieved him of his suffering last night.
 Madison Wingard and Richard Jackson will be given a hearing before the Re- corder this afternoon. Taylor proved his innocence and was released.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
NE HITS HARD. Good, Old King Coffee.

People don't realize what savage ty- rant coffee is It gets the upper hand and one of the reasons 1t maintains It's power Is that people do not believe that coffee is doing the deadly work, but they wake up once in a while.
 A lady in Norfolk. Va, writes an inter esting experience. Some months ago friend who was calling asked If l wanted to read a sweet letter and as l read 1t she brushed her tears away. It was from a beautiful Christian woman, the mother of her husband.
 "The doctor had told her that they could not give her any encouragement. that she would never be well again, and in her sweet, Christian way she wrote re- garding her approaching death. saying she had relinquished all hopes and was quietly awaiting the coming of the grim reaper.
 1.-The husband sent for his mother who was just able to be moved. When called I found she was suffering from a most aggravated stomach and bowel trouble, being in pain most of her time, and she could hardly retain enough nourishment to keep her alive, although she was ai- ways hungry and craving food, but not daring to touch it because of the agony it brought her.
 "I found she was coffee drinker and insisted that she quit the coffee and take Postum Food Coffee with some Grape Nuts Breakfast Food. I had gone through a wonderful experience myself and knew the value of both Postum and Grape-Nuts.
 T went right to work and made her a cup of Postum the first thing, which, she drank and liked 1t wonderfully well. She made the change and began to improve in a few days She has gradually gotten better and better. and, of course, I have been much interested in her recovery.
 "A short time ago I met her daughter in-law and asked how her mother was getting on. She said. Wonderfully well. She is a new woman. She has entirely recovered her health and spirits, and just to think it was by the simple act of leaving off Ahat poisonous coffee and talk ing on Postum Food Coffee and Grape Nuts Breakfast Food"
 This letter was written by Mrs. M. l.. Eggleston of Post Norfolk, Va. There is a wonderful lesson that thousands of peo- pie can learn, that of leaving off mar cotics and poisonous drugs like coffee and using plain natural liquid and solid food containing the clements the Creator in- tended for mans use.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
BLOOD AND IRON.

You could not live an hour without iron In your blood.
 You could not get the benefit of one breath of air without this same iron.
 The blood runs the circuit of the body every three minutes. and when 1t reaches the lungs each atom of iron takes two atoms of oxygen back with it to keep the tires of life going. This oxygen destroys waste matter and helps to restore your wasted tissues.
 If your blood lacks iron, you lack that much of life; you fail that much to keep Is, you get run down and sick. This ac- counts for the lfe-giving properties of Dr. Harter's Iron Tonic. It supplies iron. and to do that is to restore the full body building power to the blood. This iron has a peculiar life-quickening function; vitality goes down whenever any propor- ton of the iron is lacking. Vigor and strength return just as surely when this element is restored.
 pr. Harter's Iron Tonic helps sick or tired-out people quickest because 1t con. tains the particular blood-making and strength giving form of iron that the system needs. This remedy purifies and enriches the blood. 1t increases the ac- tiyity of the stomach, liver and kidneys 1t overcomes nervousness and builds UT vitality and strength. It agrees with the most delicate and deserves your confi- dence because 1t has been doing all these things for forty-five years. Prepared only by The Dr. Harter Medicine Co. Dayton, Ohio. Sold everywhere. 60
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
WILL BE NAMED ALICE KAISER HEATING HoNoRs ON
 MISS ROOSEVELT. Great Interest in the Launching of Emperor Williams New Yacht
 the Plans for Prince @ Henry.

i@New York, Jan.13-Emperor Williams yacht now being constructed at Shooters Island, is to be christened Alice" The Tribune tomorrow will make thls an- nouncement. which is stated to be on the authority of Henry G. Barbey, a member of the firm which designed the yacht! MT. Barbey stated that the information was unofficial, but he does not doubt it's au- thenticity.
 The name Alice will be given the yacht in honor of Miss Alice Roosevelt, daugfl- ter of President Roosevelt. who is to christen the yacht and for cousin of the Emperor, whose name also is Alice. The cousin in question Is thought to be the Czarina of Russia, who was the Prin- cess Alexis of Hesse, granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
 The fact that Miss Alice Roosevelt Is to christen the yacht and that 1t may be named in her honor, together with the knowledge that Prince Henry of Prussia will represent his brother, the Emperor, at the ceremony, has added extraordinary interest to the affair. Prominent Ger man-Americans continued this afternoon to discuss plans for the reception of the Prince, and reiterated their determination to do all in their power in the direction of honoring his highness. Prince Henry probably will sail from Bremen either on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse. due here February Il. or on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm, due on February %.
 The annual dinner of the German So- ciety of this city will be held on the night of the launching. February 2S. and 1t is planned to have Prince Henry pres- ent as the guest of honor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
DEMAND FOR FAIR PLAY
CHICAGO BOARD or TRADE ON sCHLEY CASE
Resolutions Passed Calling on Con. gress to Take up Case and Give Rear Admiral Credit for
 His Victory.

Chicago, Jan. H.-Resolutions calling upon Congress to reopen the Schley case and make its own decision as to who was in command at the battle of Santiago. were passed by the Board of Trade at it's annual meeting today.
 The vote was not unanimous, but the roar of "ayes'' was three times as loud as the roar of "noes," and the vocal vote went unchallenged as expressing the feeling of the board.
 A brief but brisk discussion preceded the adoption of the resolutions. R. G. Chandler introduced the resolutions, but before Secretary Stone had finished read ing them, he was interrupted by J. B. Rumsey, who tried to have them tabled as out of place in Board of Trade meeting. He got no satisfaction, and MT. Chandler made a speech for their passage which was so full of emotion that his voice trembled while he spoke.
 ''It is evident to anybody who read the report of the trial" he said, that Schley was not treated fairly. It Is eminently fair play"
 What do we know about the factsf retorted Mr. Rumsey. "The proper of- ficials of the Government are alone able to decide, and if we are wise and mind our own business, we will not try to tell them the facts where we are ourselves ignorant and incapable of judgment"
 The resolutions as passed are:
 Whereas, Efforts were made not only to detract from the glory due to Rear Admiral Schley for his signal victory over the Spanish fleet off Santiago, but to denounce his victorious plans of. bat tie on that occasion, and to charge that gallant and generous officer with cowar- dice in the face of the enemy; and,
 Whereas, Such efforts were so per- sistent that Admiral Schley was forced. out of self-respect, to demand q court of inquiry by the Government; and,
 Whereas. Though the verdict of that court left no stain upon his reputation as a gallant and brave officer, yet two mem- bers of that tribunal denounced his con- duct of that battle. in spite of the fact that a glorious victory was won, and de- nied that he was chief in command; and,
 Whereas, Our great admiral, George Dewey. who. by virtue of his ability and patriotism, and who, as the hero of the greatest naval victory of modern times, was pre-eminently qualified to judge of the actions and orders of Admiral Schley on that memorable day, declared, in supplemental report that the latter Had maintained an effective blockade, and. as officer in absolute command, was en- titled to the credit for the victory off Santiago
 Resolved, That we believe it the duty of Congress to review the record of the court, to examine into all the circum- stances and events tending to throw light upon the controversy and to announce its judgment as to who whs in command at the battle on Santiago and as to the conduct of Admiral Schley on that occa- sion."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

(Continued from Page 0ne) participating in the government and against ex-Confederates holding commits sions in the army and navy having been removed. he argued that the soldiers homes barrier which stands across the path of Confederate soldiers also should be removed.
 Mir. Richardson (Tenn.), the Demo- cratic leader. interposed to declare that never would he be willing to see ex-Con- federates enter Union homes.
 The debate grew lively and differences of opinion developed on the Democratic side. Mir. Richardson (Ala.) sided with Mir. Rixey, while Mir. Lamb (va.). Mir. Bartlett (Ga.). and others opposed the suggestion.
 MT. Rixey declared that he proposed to continue to advocate the passage of the bill he had introduced whether it proved popular or not.
 MT. Gaines (Tenn.) secured the floor and talked for some time about the re- suit of his observations in the Philippines on his recent trip to the archipelago.
 Mir. Levy (S. CD then formally am nounced the death of the late Represen- tative Stokes of his State which occurred last summer. After adopting the custo- mary resolutions of regret, at 4:55 o'clock, as a further mark of respect. the House adjourned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
THE SENATE.

Washington. Jan. 13.-In the Senate today MT. Nelson (Minn.) called up the bill providing for the establishment of 2 department of commerce. He explained the necessity which. he said. existed for the passage of such a measure and was piled with questions by several Senators who said that sufficient time had moi been allowed for looking into the merits of the measure. MT. Teller criticized the feature relating to the transfer of the geological survey. while Mir. Hale said that the bill provided for a depart ment which ultimately would be one oi the largest in the government. The bill finally went over, subject to call by MT. Nelson. The Senate was in executive ses. sion for an hour and half
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Voyage of the Hohenzollern.

Berlin, Jan, 1S.-Admiral Prince Henry of Prussia, will be attended on his visit to the United States by Captains Schmidt. won Schwindt and won Egedy and by several high marine officers no yet selected
 Prince Henry and his party will sal for New York about February 18th on { passenger steamer. The imperial yach Hohenzellern will sail Saturday, January 1S or Sunday. January 19. touching al Gibraltar. the Cape de Verde islands ant the island of St. Thomas.
 The yacht will be commanded by Ad miral Count von Bardissen. whose staf includes Captain von Hollenben, a kins- man of the German ambassador at Wash ington. and will be manned by her usual crew.
 The band of the second naval division, which will be on board the Hohenzol- Tern. is one of the two crack bands of the German navy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
FOUGHT FOR HIS CLOTHES.
Dave Reeves, colored, and His
 Brother Badly Beaten.naA .a.

 A big family row on Hilliard Stret last night iesulted in the arrest of Celie Reeves, Saul Austin and Lettie Austin. negroes. A charge of assault and battery was preferred by Dave Reeves, husband of CeHe Reeves. About 10 o'clock Dave Reeves came to police headquarters and told Night Scr geant Thomas that he and his wife had separated and he went to the house last night to get his clothes. His wife refus- ed to give them 10 him and in his pres ence threw some of the clothing into the fire. Reeves wanted the police to assist him in the recovery of his clothes. Ser geant Thomas told the negro that he was the head of the family and the po- lice would have nothing to do with it. Reeves left the station and got his brother, John Reeves. to go with him. He demanded his clothes and his wife refused to to turn them over. Then the trouble followed.
 The fight at first was between Dave Reeves and his wife, Celie Reeves, Saul Austin, the womans brother, and Let tie Austin, her mother, joined in and Dave and John Reeves were badly beaten Dave came back to the police station and swore out warrant against his wife, mother-in-law and brother-in-law. The warrant was turned over to Officers Smith and Rapport who arrested the three negroes about midnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
A FUGITIVE FOR 34 YEARS.
John P. Monsch, Alias Smith, Now
 Seeking a Pardon.

Louisville, Ky. Jan. 13.--After being a fugitive from justice for thirty-four years with a conviction of murder hanging over his head John P. Monsch. alias John P. Smith, is seeking a pardon of Kentucky s Governor that he may return to his home in Louisville and die surrounded by his family.
 Monsch or Smith stabbed and killed George on In 1867 in this city. He was tried in 1870. found guilty and the jury's verdict was. death.
 On August 21, before sentence had been passed, Smith broke jail with five oth- CTS. All were re-captured except Smith. A wife and an unborn child. now grown man. were left in Louisville by Smith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
PASSING THRONG.

Judge A. H. Alison, Supernomerary Circuit Judge of Alabama, was in Mont gomery Sunday en route to Athens to begin the Circuit Court of Limestone County which convened yesterday. Judge Aston went to Athens by instruction or Governor Jelks and at the request or Judge Osceola Kyle, who expected that he would be detained in Montgomery this week by the sitting of the courtmartial before which he was called as an officer of the 3rd Alabama Infantry.
 Among the well known Alabama law yers who are in the city to attend the sessions of the Supreme Court, which be- gin this morning are: Hon. John B. Knox, Hon. J. J. Willstt and Hon. w. w Whiteside of Anniston; Hon. w. w.. Haralson of Fort Payne and Messrs J.. B. Martin and W. T. Murphree of Gads- den and MT. E. H. Dryer of Taladega-
 Rev. W. B. Crumpton. Secretary Of the Baptist State Mission Board, has gone to Sansalito, California to visit his brother whom he has not seen for forty years. MT. Crumpton was given leave of absence for three months at the meet ing of the State Mission Board.
 Hon. w. c, Mcclure, who has been i'll at the home of his father in Hatchechub- bee, has recovered sufficiently to return to Montgomery. His father, MT. M. Mc- Guire, of Hatchechubbee. has recently purchased a residence here and will re- move his family to Montgomery.
 Former Governor Robert L. Taylor of Tennessee, reached Montgomery Sunday and returned to his home in Knoxville. Tenn, yesterday with Mrs. Taylor and
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
IMPORTANT MEETING.
Commercial and Industrial Associa-
 ton Meets Tonight.

The Commercial and Industrial Associ- ation meets tonight in regular monthly session. It is the January meeting and a number of committees have suggestions for work the coming year, which will be submitted for discussion and action by the Association tonight. It is understood that several matters are coming up of considerable interest and importance to the business community and 1t is likely that there will be large attendance of the members
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
Pay Your Poll Tax.

: aees of n and S. under Section IFS ! > of the new Constitution of Ala , bama, must pay poll tax before ; February 1, 1902, or be deprived of
 E the right of voting at primary, city : and State elections. Do not dis ; franchise yourself. % %%%$ < < 4 4 %% 4 ~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14
MISCELLANEOUS.

DTsSOLUTION NOTICE-The firm of Norton G pu9ulph has this day Jan 9th. 1902. ) dis SoIved partnership; MT. E. G. Norton will con, tinue the business assuming all liabilities, ana HI Hrm of Norton Rudulph. F. G. Norton. J:
 R Rudulph. "
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-01-14

his daughters. Miss Emily Taylor and Miss Loretto Taylor. who have been visiting in Montgomery.
 Messrs Dan Mitchell, O. M. Cawthon. W. J. w. Albritton. A. D. Pitts and w. B. Blackwell. well known citizens of Selma are at Flemings Hotel. They are here to attend the trial of the civil suit against A. K. Cawthon which will begin in the Federal Court this morning.
 Milton H. Smith, president of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad. arrived in Montgomery at 6 o'clock Sunday after noon from Bay Minette. He left on No. { Sunday night for the North.
 Mir. A. K. Cawthon a well-known citi- zen of Selma. was in Montgomery yester-