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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
SEVERAL MEET DEATH
SPECIAL CRASHES INTO REG ULAR TRAIN.
Six Cars are Wrecked and Debris Piled 30 Feet High-The Num- Der of the Dead Not
 Known.

Asbury Park, N. J., Aug. 19.-A regular ard Long Branch Railro ad, bound north. was run into fr2m the rear at Belmar station tonight by Central Railroad of New Jersey special train. The Pennsyl- pick up passengers. The Central train was running north also and was empty.
 The engine of the Central train tele- scoped the rear car of the Pennsylvania train. Six cars were wrecked, several persons were killed and number injured At midnight two bodies had been taken from the wreck. Alice Biggert, 13 years old, was killed as she was being put aboard the waiting train. The engineer and fireman of the Central train have not been seen since the collision. It Is be- lieved they are under the demolished cars. The wreckage is piled thirty feet high. The freight shed at the depot was demolished and the depot badly damaged Thei rwreckage added to the head on the rails. fitzpatrick. Brakeman, was caught in the wreckage and badly scald- ed by escaping steam and hot water. He W iS icitdotu iIoiH tHc "ICChdSc which held him down, and ran almost four miles to his home where he is being attended by a doctor.
 Immediately after the wreck the for ward cars of the Pennsylvania train were detached. Except for broken glass they did not appear to be greatly damaged, and proceeded. Brakeman Towle was badly injured and may die. The first body removed was that of an unknown man about B years old. The man was poorly dressed and looked to be laborer. Harry Van Note. conductor of the Gen. tral train, WIS injured, but not seri- oL:lI.
 Engineer Lippincott of the Central train stuck to his post. His fireman jumped and is said to have been injured. Two hur dred feet of roof over the depot plat form fell and has not yet been raised. Nc attempt has been made to explore it. A woman who made her escape from the platform says several persons were buried under the falling timbers.but tine rail- road men on the scene insist that ther' are no bodies in the heap of timber and steel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Society of Florists.

AshevilIe, N. C.. Aug 19.-The Society of American Florists opened it's annual convention here today. The meeting was called to order in the auditorium, and the convention was welcomed on behalf of the city by Alfred s. Barnard. The Pres ident's address followed, In which the or ganization was shown to be in a highly prosperous condition. The remainder of todays session was taken up in appoint Ing committees. A reception was ten de:ed the officers of the association to night by local florists at the Battery Park Hotel. The attendance is about 6OA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
MITCHELL MURDER CASE.
Interest Now Canters in the Inquest
 Being Held, 7

Chicago, Aug. l9.-lnterest in the Bartholin-Mitchellm murder mystery today centered about the inquest which may determine the cause of the death of Min nie Mitchell. Three men already stand accused as principals or accessories ot the crime: Oscar Thompson, former roomer of Mrs. Bartholin; John Clahy, stable man who took care of the horse Thompson drove and Edward Counsel man. intimate friend of William J. Bar tholin, the supposed matricide.
 There were no witnesses appeared to- day with stories that Bartholin. was seen in Chicago as late as August l5. 1t was declared to the police that two men be- Iieved to be Bartholn was waiting in saloon that night for some one who was to bring him some money. Inspector Hunt believes ii was the missing man waiting for his friend Counselman.
 Four members of the Mitchell family testified at the inquest that they could not make positive Identification of the body found lying in the weeds of the prairie at Seventy-fourth Street. and be- lieved to be that of Minnie Mitchell. These four persons. the father. brother, sister and sister-in-law of the missing girl. declared that the only Identification they could make was that part of the clothing found near the body belonging to Miss Mitchell. Following this Coro- ner's Physician Springer made state ment to the jury. in which he term ed the body as that of an unknown or un- identified woman" Dr. Springer stated positively that he did not believe the body to be that of Miss Mitchell because of the advanced stage of decomposition.
 Inspector Hunt produced a witness who positively identified Oscar Thompson. who is under arrect for complcity in the crime. as one of two men on a street car near the place where the body was found and a photograph of William Bartholin as that of the second of the pair.
 The inquiry was continued until tomor- row morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
LADY RAGLAN ON EXHIBIT.
Six Cents Admission to View the
 English Peeress.

London. Aug. 19-Lady Raglan is en- toying the distinction of evolving the most up-to-date charity show. She has agreed to place herself on exhibition during the afternoon tomorrow wearing her coronation robes and coronet for the to1 eft of the local hospital at Beckcn- ham. Kent. The modest sum of cents Is to be charged for admission to the hall, where her ladyship will be on view The event was intended to be d quiet suburban affair. but the newspa oers got hold of the story and the hospital au- thorities In order to reap the greatest benefit. have issued poster advertise ments announcing the appearance of the peercss in her robes and wearing the coronation medal presented to her by King Edward
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
SOVEREIGNTY OF LODGES.
Warm Debate, Before the Pythians
 in San Francisco.

San Francisco. Aug. I9.-The attention of the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Py thias was taken up today principally with the consideration of proposition to so amend the supreme statutes of the order that no member who has been ac- quilted of a charge by the subordinate lodge in which he holds membership. can be held before the supreme tribunal for a rehearing of the case. The question in volved the sovereignty of subordinate lodges.
 The discussion was long and at times heated. vote was taken and the prop osition defeated by 50 to AS. Had 1t car ried the need of q supreme tribunal would 10 all purposes have been done away with, as only such cases as containad questions of law could be heard by it. The matter was the outgrowth of the Kennedy -Hinzy cases.
 A statute was adopted reducing the SUI prcme tribunal from five members to three. The following were elected mem bers of the Supreme tribunal: John F. Alexander, Leesburg, Va; Fully Scott. Cripple Creek. Col: John A. Helher. St. Paul,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20

'Daily. except Sunday. Sunday only Other trains daily. a,a 6:20 p. m. o
 Pullman sleepers on No. 5S between Mont eomery and Jacksonville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
No Trouble Over Island.

Washington, Aug. 19-The Japanese Minister. Mir Takahira, who Is in the city for d few days, coming from his summer place. said today when asked as to the attitude of the Japanese government in regard to the Midway Islands and Wake Islands, so much written about lately, that the Japanese had no intention to claim sovereignty over the islands and that when the United States government made certain representations in relation to Midway Islands in January 1901. the Japanese government declared to the same effect
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
BUTCH" THOMPSON DEAD.
He Was One of the Wealthiest Gam.
 blers of the Country.

Saratogl. N. Y. Aug. 19.-Charles H . Thompson, better known as Butch Thompson, died here today after long Illness following injuries received in a runaway accident ten years ago at Long Branch /
 Thompson was one of the richest gam biers in this country, and leaves prop erty valued at $5G0,000 He was born in norway, sixty-two years ago. and. com Ing to this country while a young man, entered the army where he learned to play cards so skllfully that he gambed professionally the remainder of his life He was known to every sporting man the country over
 With AT Smith. he ran the White Elephant in New York many years and made a book on the races.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
New Wage Scale.

Chicago, Aug. 19,-A new wage scale calling for an average advance of 10 pc" cent will be presented to the managers ot meat packing houses in Chicago and cities west of here by the cattle boutchers tomorrow. The scale is to go into effect on September and the packers will be asked to give their answer to the demand before labor day. Two weeks ago the packers granted similar advance to the sheep butchers and this leads the cattle butchers to believe they will encounter no particular difficulty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
"Intinded to Bate the Divil !"

New York Times. ~
 John w. Mackay was fond of relating this story
 shortly after St Patrick's Cathedral was completed. a faithful devotee on his way to mass met q lukewarm Orangeman and persuaded him to enter the cathedral to admire the beauties and Nsten'to the wonderful music.
 In the crowded attendance they obtained seats two or thlee rows apart. The wis itor was so overwhelmed with the splen- dor of the Interior that he turned and In mite an audible tone said:
 say, Mickey. that bates the dlvil.
 Yes" replied Mickey, that's the inttn- tton,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Funeral of Colonel HemphilI.

Atlanta. Ga. Aug. 19-The funeral of the late Col. William A. Hemphill oc- cured this afternoon from Trinity M. F. Church. The body was escorted to the church by Atlanta Camp United Confed- crate Veterans. Bishop Warren A. Cand- Ter of the NJ F.. Church South delivered the sermon and a brief address was also made by Gen. Clement A. Evans. The body was inferred in Oakland Cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
KRUGER WILL RESIGN.
1ntendsSto Give Up Position as Chief
 of the Roers

London. Aug. 2o.-The correspondent of The Daily Mail at The Hague telegraphs that he is informed that at the appr laching meeting between General Botha and his colleagues and former President Kruger. the latter will for maly ahdicats lis position as Afrikander chief and hand ever the reins and the residue If funds to General Botha and General De Wet and MAss,s. Fischer and Wolmerdns who were formerly Boer delegates.
 Mir. Wolmerans. according to the correspond ants information will endearor to dispossess Dr. Leyds the European agent of the Boers, of the power of signing cheeks. There ere also rumors here. adds the correspondent of The Daily Mail. of impending struggle for su- premacy between General Botha and General De We,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20

guest of King Edward, was entertained tonight at the Empire Music Hall. lie went to the hall in carriage, accom- panied by the Prince of Wales and escort ed by a detachment of the Household Cavalry. The Shah apparently enjoyed the ballet. Today the Shah gave recep- ton to the members of the cabinet and the foreign diplomats in London and this afternoon he took a long drive.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Fairs Will Not Found.

New York. Aug. 19-Charles Fairs will was not found in his safe in the Stock Exchange building. which was opened and examined by his sister, Mrs. Herman Oel- rich and her counsel yesterday. The or der of the court granting permission to search the vault stipulated that if found the will must be filed forthwith. which is held to mean within twenty-four hours in the Surrogate Court No such will was found today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Swiss Law of Associations.

Berne Switzerland, Aug. 19.-The Fed eral Council has decided the active en- forcement of an article of the constltu- tion forbidding the establishment of new corvents by religious orders or the re- establishment of suppressed congreEa- tons Three months grace is allowed the orders who have infringed the con- stitution in which to comply with the decree by closing their establishments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Bow Kills Another.

Ozark, Ark, Aug 19-GeOrge Campbell, aged 15, was instantly killed last night at Sandy Creek Church near here by Theo- dore Wade, the same age Wade and an- other boy was fighting when Campbell ran up and stabbed Wade in the arm. Wade seized the knife and cut young CampbelTs throat. killing him instantly, Wade is under arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
PETER POWER IN NEW YORK
Complainant in Northern Securities
 Case Returns.

New York, Aug. 19.-Peter Power, who was named as plaintiff In a suit brought to prevent the turning over of the stock of the Northern Pacific Railroad to the Northern Suretes Company, arrived to- day from Montreal. He was accompan- led by George A. Lamb, the attorney in the suit against the Northern Securities Company. Power was sentenced to thirty days Imprisonment recently for contempt of court in refusing to obey subpoenae ordering him to appear and testify in the proceeding begun in fis name.
 Power surrendered himself to United States Marshal Henkel. The Marshal served Judge LascOmbes order of arrest and took Power to the Ludlow Street iail
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Passenger Train Strikes Freight

Flagstaff, Ariz.. Aug. 15.-The Califor- mia Limited on the Santa Fa Road, east hound, ran into the rear end of an east bound freight train at Cosnimo, ten miles east of here, this afterno n. Engineer Williams jumped and was badly hurt while the fireman jumped and escaped injury None of the passengers was in- iutcd.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Disposition of War Vessels.

Washington. Aug. 19.-The torpedo boat Parry, which was built by Neatie and Levy, will have her trial August 9. The Paul Jones, the last of the torpedo boats built by the Union Iron Works. has been accepted by the government The cruis- CT Prairie, after the summer fleet man ouvres are finished. will be placed in the Boston dry dock and fitted out for win ter work in the Caribbean.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
The Case of Mabini.

Washington. Aug. 19.-Acting Secretary Sanger of the War Department has is sued an order for the return of such prisoners and their servants at Guam as have taken the oath of allegiance to the United States. The most important of these prisoners is Mabini. It is not known whether he will take the oath of allegiance or not. These prisoners are to be released under the terms of the Presidents amnesty proclamation of T,tl, 4
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Ratified tho Agreement.

New York. Aug 1o.-The ni"mhcrg of l. r. Bingham I4o.ge rr"th'rh1pd If Locomotive F!romrn met tonight and "atih'd the agree mont between inc Manhattan Railway Com lany and the Grievance mm!t'"" f iiremcn and engineers Secretary F R. Welles ssd. This ends the entire matter and not the least had feeling exists between he hremen and the officers of the Manhattan Hallway Com panV."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
A Story About a Story Teller.
Bookn1an

BOOkT1dN.
 The following anecdote, though trivial, is not unentertaining At dinner one night given for the late Mir. Frank K. Stockton, there was sudden pause when the desert arrived. and on looking around the novelist saw two blocks of ice cream, one made in the form of lady and the other of a tiger Amid breathless sil- ence the hostess asked MT. Stockton which he would take Quick as a flash the answer came: "A little of each, madam"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Train Robber Captured.

Fl Paso, Tex, Aug. 19.-Lee H. Smith said to be the third rcbber of the Mexi- can Central train from which $5S. .OOo was taken, has been captured in the moun- tains of Western Chichuahua. Details fo the capture are meagre, but 1t is known that battle took place and before the bandit surrendered his ammunition was exhausted and one member ot the posse was killed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Storm in Rome. Ga

Rome. Ga. Aug. 19 A severe storm swept over Rome this afternoon. A DOT ton of the Central Hotel was unrOofed a negro church demolished and dozens ot trees blown down. In the country hun dreds uf acres of corn were blown down.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Wants a Rehearing.

Seattle, Wash, Aug. 19.-Alaskan ad- vices state that a cehcarinG in the case of United States Marshal Frank II. Rich ards of Nome, convicted of contempt of court by Judge James Wickersham, has been asked for by his attorneys One req son urged for a rchearng Is because. in the opinion of the defendants attorneys an appeal cannot be taken
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
CHARGED INTO RIVER.
Fifty Soldiers Said to Have Drowned
 Near Sit PetersburC.

London. Aug 20.-In dispatch from St. Petersburg the correspondent of The Daily Express says:
 During the manouvres near here. squadron of cavalry was ordered sud- denly to charge. Ii Salloped into river and fifty men are reported to have been drowned. Details of the affair are dit- ficult to obtain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Took Carholic Acid.

St. Louis. Aug. 19.-The dead body ot David F. Leavitt aged 62, prominent coffee broker and treasurer of the Epis- copal Diocese of Missouri. was found at his residence this afternoon. The eoro- ner rendered a verdict of suicide by car holc acid. Mrs. Leavitt is spending the summer in the White Mountains of Yer mont.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
NV A Nettleton Resigns.

Topeka. Kas., Aug. '9.-W. 4. Kettle ton, Assistant SupHrintend ot of Motive Power of the Santa Fe system. rendered his resignation today to engage in pri- vate business. His succo cossor has not heen named MT. %cttleton was formerly con nected with the Kansas City, Fort Scott and Memphis Railroad.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Death of MT. M. H. savre.

Mir NJ II. Sayre died at the home of his brother. Mir. A. S Sayre, on Amanda Street. at o'clock this morning after an illness of many months. MT. Sayre was well known and was held in high esteem He was st years of age. Arrange ments for the funeral have not been com pleted
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Famous Scout Dead.

Missoula, Mont, Aug 19-Chief Char lots. the famous Indian scout of the Rocky mountain district, is dead. lie was the son of Victor, chief Of the Amalgamatod Tribe, Charlots has always opposed the opening of the Flath- head reservation for settlement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
An Internreter Dies.

Washington, Arg. 19-rhe insular bureau of the War Department has. been advised of the death, August II, or Rn dolfo Gonzales, interpreter in the pro vince of IncoIos Norte as a result oi cholera. His nearest relative i. Edward C. Jefova. santa Fe. N. M.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Many Lose Life in Fire.

London. Aug 2O-From Singapore. Straits Settlement, correspondent of The Daily Express cables that the town of Pontianak. near the west coast of Dutch Borneo. has been almost complete ly destroyed by fire Many lives were lost.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Fire on Steamer Distinguished.

Galveston. Tex Aug. 19.-After burning for fifty hours the fire in the coal bunk CTS of the British steamer Ele rtrician has been extinguished. To accomplish this. nearly ap the coal on the ship had to he removed. No serious damage was ne to the ship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Seo,oOo Loss by Fire.

Winston-Salem. N. C., Aug. 19.-Fire to- night destroyed properly valued at $6o0 A large building containing the furniture stock of Hunley. Hill and Stockton and the harness stock of Hine and Shipley was burned Insurance. $30,G00.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
1nhaled 1lluminating Gas.

New York. Aug. 19,-Mrs Eleanor Wal lack, wife of Lester Wallack, an actor grandson of the famous Lester Wallack' committed suicide today by inhalng iilu- gas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Declared Not to Be the Plague.

Managua Nicaragua. Aug. l9There have been several deaths among the sailors on board sh, in the Gulf If Fonseca, on the Pacific. ftcm disease the nature of which has not been learned. The na,ady :s declared not to be the haboEic plague.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
The Havtien Rehellion.

Kingston, Jamaica. Aug, i9.-Advices re- Ceived here today concerning affairs in Hayti say the revolution has now exte1d- ed to every part of the country and that the situation is daily growing worse.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Cemetery per;rcendents.

Boston Aug. 1q-Thr Cemetery Super intendents of America today opened their sixteenth annual conference, members be- ing present from all parts of the coun- try.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20

THREE SHIPS A WEEK FOR
 KEY WEST AND HAVANA. Ix Port Tampa. Tuesday. Friday. Sundays IT D. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
De Windt Reaches Chicago.

Chicago, Aug. l9-llarry be Nlhdi' who is completing an overland trip rom Parls to New York. arrived in Chicago today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
Corea Reaches Managua.

Managua, Nicaragua, Aug. l9-Lus r Corea, Nicaraguan Minister to the United States arrived here today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
The Shah Enjoys the Ballet.

London, Aug. 19-The shah of Persia, who reached London yesterday as the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20

If you associate with q fool, don't let the fool control you.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-08-20
THE. WESTERN RAILWAY OF ALABAMA
 

Trs'ns 37 and 3s have Pullman Vestibuled end trains 3 and ss have Pullman Festiouied and through coaches between Washington and c. B. TYLER. C. A, Montgomery. Ala. J, P BILLUPS. Actg c. P A., Atlanta, Ga.
 cHAs. A wIcKERSHAM. President
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
WON'T GIVE UP KRATZ
Application for Return of the St.
Louis Man Refused.

Washington, May 2.-The State de-
partment was notified late this after
noon that the Mexican government
has finally refused the application of
the United States government for the
surrender of Charles Kratz, ex-coun-
Gilman of St. Louis, charged with
bribery. The man has been held un-
der arrest at Guadalajara, the Mexi-
can government having consented to
his provisional detention for eight
days pending consideration of the -e-
quest. An effort was made to secure
the prosecution of Kratz in Mexico,
but without avail, and under the de-
cision just announced be will be dis
charged and go unpunished.
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
AMOS j. CUMMINGS DEAD
Typesetter, Newspaper Man and
Congressman Passes Away.

Baltimore, May 2.-Congressman
Amos j. Cummings, of New York,
died at 1915 O'Clock tonight at the
Church Home and Infirmary, in this
city. The cause of death was pneu-
monia, incident to an operation.
The Congressman wife and cousin,
Charles H. Cummings, were at his
bedside when death came.
Congressman Cummings came to
Baltimore on April II to undergo
treatment for kidney trouble. Four
days later an operation was performed
by DR.. Hugh H. Young, and Mr..
Cummings seemed to be on fair
way to recovery, A week later, how
ever, pleurisy developed and On April
20 it was announced that Mr.. Cum
mings was suffering from pneumonia
in one lung. Last Friday it was an
nounced that the malady had extended
to both lungs, since which time Mr..
Cummings has been lowering between
life and death.
The Iola register., 1902-05-09
NO MORE FREE LAND
Homesteaders Hereafter Must Pay for
What They Get.

Washington, MAY 3.-While the
free homes provision in the matter of
the purchase Of the Rosebud reserva-
ton passed the senate by a handsome
majority even the friends of the pro-
vision admit that they have no conf
dence in the house accepting it. AS
the sentiment is decidedly opposed to
the extension of the free homes pro-
vision to any section of the Indian
lands which are not already covered
by the law. Mr.. Platt's speech in the
senate in regard to it has excited
the opposition to a display of more
defamation than they have ever
shown, and the economists of the
house say they will not allow anything
to pass that will exempt settlers from
paying back to the government what
it pays the Indians for their lands.