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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The Liberty Has Accident.

The new Tombigbee River packet Llb- erty. which arrived down last night rom her maiden trip to Demopohs met Wth an accident on the down trip just above Peevv's Landing The steamer had as a part of her cargo 66S bales of cotton, a portion of which was placed on the pert and starboard guards, The boat was making good speed when suddenly Il was noticed that a portion of the cotton on the port side had gone oVerboard The boat was also noticed to have careened ahout eight inches on the starboard side As quickly as possible the Liberty was run alongshore and enough. cotton un- loaded to allow her to straighten up. It was found that eighty-six bales had gone overheard and a simiuar amount wac mt ashore to even the load. The cot ton in the water was secured temporarily in shallow water and the boat continued down stream until the river packet Jack son was met. She was engaged to secure the cotton from the river and load 1t and that on shore on barge to he picked up on the next trip down of the Liberty,
 Ii was found that twenty-eight out riggers (small supports for the guard raiD had given way. allowing the rail to go down thus causing the collapse of the cotton and it's subsequent precipi- tation into the river.
 The owners of the Liberty immediately after her arrival at this port secured competent ship carpenters and the dam age. which will not exceed s75, was re- paired in time to allow the packet to make her regular trip tonight to Demop- oils.
 Among the passengers on the Liberty were the following merchants from up the river: O. w Elliott of Womack Hill A. A. Miller and Jake Williams of Nan alfalfa, Dr. Barber of Butler and T. J. Cowan of West Bend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Mnhile Society News.

The reception of the Athelstan Club was the one event that interested the feminine world today. This was the nrst opportunity the ladies Rave had to ln- spect the new club quarters ana they
 eagerly availed themselves or IL me hours were from to but or course ~eV- o,,Ihod,, vent at the same time-about D. snd as the men, most of them, kept discreetlv in the background, the club house looked very much as if the Fed eration of Woman's Clubs had broken loose and taken violent possession The chief difference was that everybody wore their best gowns and the speeches that
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Death of I. c. Cook.

Hayneviile, Dec. 3.-(Special.)-I. c. Cook one of the best known residents of Hayneville, died suddenly here yesterday of heart failure. He had been unwell for several days, but his death came as q shock to his friends. Although 6S years of age at the time of his death, MT. Cook was active and hearty, being a great loger of outdoor life, He was a prominent figure in Lowndes County, hay ing served honorably as a Confederate soldier taking an active part in local poli- ties and being clerk of the Circuit Court for many years. A son and daughter both residents of Louisiana, survive him. The remains were inferred at the Hayne- vile cemetery this morning
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Well Known Citizen of Marshall
 County.


 Guntersville Dec. 3.-(Special. )-John W. Perkins died Monday at his home at Martling. of indigestion. where he had been confined to his bed for some time, and was yesterday buried at Claysville, his old home.
 Mir. Perkins was one of Marshall Coun- tvs most influential citizens, especially in 'the political world, He has held several offices of importance, at the hands of the voters of the county. Was Warden at the penitentiary under the administra- tion of Joseph F. Johnston, and was an ardent supporter of the ex-Governor until the last, he having twice carried his pre- cinct unanimous
 For several years MT. Perkins has been in failing health, and some time ago his friends gave up hope of his recovery.
 Joseph Smith, a pioneer engineer of river navigation died here today of pneu- monia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Short Mobile Items.

E. H. Robinson. representing the Robin son Carnival Company, this morning clos ed the contract with Jones M. W1thers' Camp Y. c. V. for weeks carnival mention of which was made in yester- days issue. to begin next Monday the site granted by the Board of Pubic Works of Mobile and Dr. O. F. Cawthon for the one which was to have been held this week, to be utilized for same. The camp will donate its share of the proceeds to the Confederate Veterans Home at Mountain Creek. near Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
To Grow Vegetables for Heinz.

w. L. Henderson, Land and Industrial Agent of the Mobile and Ohio and South ern Railroads, in company with Messrs. Taylor. Cowan and Graves. returned late last night from trip up the Mobile and Chic and Southern roads. where they had gone on a mission which promises to re- suit in-much good to South Alabama and Southeast Mississippi. The loss three named men are representatives of large pickle manufacturing company of Pitts burg, Pa, (the Heinz Company and they, with MT. Henderson have. during the rast three weeks spent much time looking over the territory in the field mentioned, for the purpose of ascertaining the adap tabilitv of the land and climate for the culture of the vegetables used by their company
 Some time was spent in and around Cit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

were overheard were not in praise of woman's rights but in envy of mems rights.
 Exclamations of pleased surprise and compliments were showered upon the committee who had the selection of the furnishings. It is all in excellent taste and handsome. and reflects great credit upon the club. ..>
 A committee of the prominent clubmen, the President and other officers, receiv ed their guests with great cordiality and the afternoon will be slowed away in the memory of those who were present as a pleasant episode and with the hope that 1t Is only a forerunner of many good times to come. Edmurds Gaines Rutherford and Miss Martha Mouchett were married tonight at S:30 in the parlor of the Hotel Royal, Rev. W. P. Dickinson, D. D., officiating. Mrs w. S. Pugh was matron of honor. The parior was beautifully decorated with palms and flowers. Many friends wit messed the ceremony. Miss Braun presid- | ed at the piano and played the wedding l march. The groom is popular drug ] gist and the bride is a daughter of John | T. Mouchett of Stone, Pickens County. l Alabama. Both have large circle of | friends in Mobile. A reception followed
 
 served. Many presents were received by | the couples.
 l At 4:3o o'clock this afternoon at St. | Mary's Church. Rev. Father Filan offi- l ciating, MT. Charles William Kling and Miss Kate A. sheridan were joined in marriage. a large number of friends wit | messing the beautiful ceremony. The best man was Mir Charles Wagner and the | ais | ter of the bride. The ushers were Nessrs. Ed McGrath.> James Killian, Benjamin Marshall and James Martin The groom | is a we'll known young business man of | this city, interested in the Home Indus l try Foundry. His bride is a daughter of | Mir. and Mrs. B. Sheridan. MT. and Mrs. | Kling will reside at No. i6l State Street. Dr. and Mrs. W. P. Mcintosh and chill | dren and Mr and Mrs. Thomas McMil- | Ian and children have returned from Stockton. Ala, where they spent several | days with friends. Dr. Mcintosh Is the | popular surgeon in charge of the Marine l Hospital here.
 l Col. Harvey E. Jones, State Tax Com | missioner for Alabama, who has been | confined at home several days suffering | with the wounds he received during his
 
 | day for Montgomery where his office is located . Mrs. R. H. Wilmer. widow of the la- l mented Bishop Wilmer, has returned from Charlottesville, Va, and win spend the winter at Spring Hill with her | daughter. Mrs. Harvey E. Jones. W. D. Greenwood returned this morn- ing from Cunningham, Ala, accompanied by his wife and child. MT. Greenwood is interested in the milling business at Gun ningham. Mrs. Peter Joseph Hamilton has issued cards to an "at home" Tuesday, Dccem- Der 9, from to Il o'clock, 10lO Govern ment Street.
 The Afternoon Tea Club was entertain ed pleasantly today by Mrs. R. V. Tay- Tor.
 Mrs. Henry Shoenborn left today for Washington to visit relatives
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

had been doing some work on the jail windows. The prisoners succeeded in getting out of the cage, but before they could break out of the windows, the jail keeper, who is a woman, heard them and appeared on the scene with her pistol. ordering them to return to the cage through the hole they had cut This they did, :and then she telegraphed Sheriff Edwards. who put them in other quarters. This is the third time such heroism has been shown by the Talladeag female jallor.
 Charles Glenn died last night at Iron City after a lingering illness with fever. MT Glenn leaves a wife and three chill dren.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
CAPTAIN sTREETER CONVICTED
Found Guilty of Manslaughter by
 Chicago Jury.

CT case rendered verdict this morning finding Captain George Streeter. Henry HoeIdtke and William McManners guilty of manslaughter and fixing their punish ment at imprisonment in the penitenti- ary.
 The three defendants were accused of the murder of John s. Kirk. watch man for Henry w. Cooper. to whom was entrusted the interests of Lake Shore property owners whose land adjoins the renowned "Streeter" district of Lake Michigan. Kirk was shot in a fight be- tween the Cooper and Streetor forces on February Il.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
povcott by Negroes.

The boycott inaugurated some ume aeo against the Mobile Electric Rall"ay s!s tenn by the negroes, because oi 'he Slt' ordinance which sets apart the rear pol tion of the cars for their exclusive uoe' continues in full force and IL IS raLe thing now to see passenger oL 'he oo
 ored persuasion in a car. It IS suo1eIV of wonderment ar1ong the Whlte peopio to notice the stoldity of the negroes In this narticular. When it was first moot ed that they had determined to place hans on the electric railway system the whites laughed at the assertion, htue ne- Iieving that the negroes would pun to eether in the movement. The boycott ls on, however,
 A peculiar feature about the carry ing out of the intents of the ordlnahce' which are solely the separating as lhuch as possible, of the whites and blacks IS the obstinacy of many of the former Ill complying with the requests of the con ductors to take the seats set apart for whites. when asked so to do, it is report ed hv conductors, actually speak insulting ly. damning the ordinance. why the whites should object to the arrangement Is a mystery to many patrons.
 A report gained currency yesterday that Manager Wilson had declared hls ln- tention to contest the constitutonality or the ordinance. Seen by your correspond ent this morning, MT. Wilson denied the rumor. The General Council, he said. had seen fit to pass the ordinance and 1t was but the province of his company to com ply with its mandates. A slight modin- cation of the order to conductors as to reoi,esting whites to move forward, In the ears. has been promulgated The rule now is that in event full seat in any portion of the car should become vacant after the car is once filled, it may be oc- cupied either by whites or blacks. though at no time shall a white and a. negro be allowed to sit in the same compartment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The City Court.

In the cityscourt, Judge Semmes pre- siding, Owen Brown, white, was tried on three seperate charges of assault with ln- tent to murder. Early in October last, defendant was charged with having shot Ed CottreT in the head and shooting at Charles Cottrell and Mrs. Ruby Brown ing. Brown conducted his own defense All parties interested are white and the offenses are alleged to have taken place in Oakdale, suburb of this city.
 Brown was found guilty in all three cases.
 EdCrawford for assault and battery was found guilty.
 Important cases were. set as follows; December 9th,s Louis Wyatt. carnal knowledge of a child under 10 years; Al bert Moody, burglary, two eases.
 December 13, Floyd Harrimer. burglary.
 December IS, Paul Jones, robbery.
 December 1e Gabriel Brown, murder
 December IT, Dan Showers, burglary.
 December 19, Joe Green alias Joe Dick, murder
 December 20, Levy Bailey, mayhem
 December %, Henry Fampel. burglary
 January 2, Ed James, burglary.
 January B, Jim Hudson, murder.
 January 22 Charles Stewart, murder.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Sympathy Open to Suspicion

Pittsburg Dispatch.
 The compassion of the operators for the poor consumers iS less narrowing when it is recalled that last April they ordered a progressive. monthly advance of 10 cents q ton on anthracite. Main tained to date, the additional profit would have paid the demand of the miners f-tipo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Crossed Wires Cause a Fire.

Allentown, Pa. Dec. 3.-Crossed wires ceused a fire today which completely burned Bittner, Sunsicker and Company's wholesale dry goods store and several local lodges occupying the large four story building of Elias Bittner. Loss on stock and building. sl5OOOO; insured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
WILL GO BY ANNIsToN.
Plans of Seabcard to Build by the
 Model City.

mOQ0l AlCy.
 Anniston. Dec 3.--(Spectal. Admission Is to be on the main line of the Seaboard Air Line if the present plans of the com norv are carried out. It has developed within the past few days that the Sea- board will extend the branch of the East and West from Jacksonville to AnnIston and from Anniston towards Birmingham to A point on the main line of the East and West,
 Seaboard engineers are now going over the line of the proposed extension with view of determining the advisabiHty or the move. The engineers were in Jack sonville today conferring with leading citizens there and they will be in Annis- ton tomorrow The extension Of the seaboard will give Anniston what 1t has long needed third railroad and an active competing line.
 The preliminary hearing at Texarkana, Ark of WeIgaI. charged with the murder of his wife. Vhich was set for yesterday was continued until today. Colonel Fred l.. Blackmon is conducting the prosecu- tior. Messrs A. H. Quinn of this city and w. E. Quinn of Shreveport. La. are in Texarkana to be present at the trial
 Two coach loads of people left yester- day afternoon TOT IeNdS NH6tG tiOS "H' loacte. The cars were attached to the south bound Louisville and Nashville train. At New Orleans they will be transferred to the Texas and Pacific road.
 Jason Baker, the negro who was put In the county jail by Sheriff Woodrun sus- nected of being the assallant of Mrs. Jonn Williams near Alexandria the first of last month. was carried before her few days ago and she failed to identify him again.
 A report reached the city last night that Bob Dorner. reported as being fatally cut by Will Perry several days ago. IS Ill
 Monday night about S:SO o'clock three negroes attempted to break out or the county jail at Talladega by filing bars to their cage with file. that was let' too close to the cage by carpenter who
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

is surely well woman.
 Dr. Pisrce's Favorite Prescription has made thousands of melancholy and mis- erable women cheerful and happy by curing the painful womanly diseases which undermine woman's health and strength. It establishes regularity and 60 does away with monthly misery. It dries facilitating drains and so cures the cause of much wornanly weakness. It heals inflammation and alteration. and cures the bearing down pains, which are such a source of suffering to sick women.
 WItake great pleasure in recommending Dn Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female weah. mesa writes Mrs. Susannah Permenter, ok Psuls Store. Shelby CO, Texas. VI was troubled Rifh bearing down pains in my back and hips h sAx wears and wrote to Doctor Pierce for aN ice tried his 'Favorite Prescription and S;x bottles cured me l feel like new person and thank Dr Pierce for my health. Life is burden to any one without health. have told . great many of my friends about the great medicine took"
 Accept no substitute for "Favorite Prescription" There is nothing "just as good" Adviser is sent free on receipt ot stamps to pay expense of mailing on!IN Send z1 one-cent stamps for the paper covered book, or 3I stamps for the cloth bound. Address Dr. R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
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Mobile, Dec. 2.-(SpeciaL)-W. w.. Thompson left Mobile last night for En- terprise, Miss, where he goes as Gen. eral Manager of the Alabama Mississippi Development Company. A full account of whose holdings in the States from which the Company derives it's name appeared in The Advertiser some days ago. As Mir. Thompson was boarding the train he stated that he would this morning be- gin the erection of the derrick and power plant recently removed from Citronelle, with the view to beginning the putting down of well in search of oil.
 The al Manager spoke with great conf, his anticipations as to the resui .a search for oil near En- terpll-.. e.. stated that the indications were most fattering and. during the past few days, he was more thoroughly con- vinced that the Company would reap good results.
 The principle holders of stock in the Alabama Mississippi Development Com pany in this city are men of large means and they declare it their intention as do their Mississippi co-investors. to make thorough and exhaustive search In their holdings in Mississippi for oil. MT. Thompson will have ample means to prosecute the search. MT. Murray Michael of Citronelie. will assume charge of the drilling. He is said to be fully capable in every particular.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

John Dawson. a young white boy, em- ploved as a caller for the Louisville and Nashville at a late hour last night, fell off A switch engine, sustaining injuries to his legs He had a close call for his life. He was sent to his home and given surgical attention and is reported as doing very we'll
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

The Advertiser is now de- r
 livered and on sale in Mobile z beginning at 8 a. m.
 SUBSCRIPTION BUREAU. r Orders for delivery may be 2 left at F.. Davol's, 2616 South
 Royal Street, at regular rates, 65 cents per month for the ' Daily and Sunday editions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The Whistler Extension.

D. A. Lamson. who has the contract for grading the Whistler extension of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company electric railway from Toulminville to the interesting town where is located the vast shops of the Mobile and Ohio Rail- road. says that he has completed all or the work with the exception of about haii a mile. He has a large force employed and inasmuch as he is working from both ends, expects to have the sap closeo by Saturday night. He is positive tha. he will be ready for the cross-tle ana rail gangs not later than Monday morn mg. .,u
 The opening of this electric line VIII bring the whistlerites in closer touch with the Gulf City and with the better facility for reaching Mobile. will nat, urally increase the trade to the retaii merchants here. At present the people of that town have to depend upon tne Mobile and Ohio Railroad and although a local train is run daily, Sundays ex- cepted. the schedule does not suf many whistler persons, because or the Iao1 that the male portion are employed m the shops and are unable to get into ana out of the city at convenient hours to tneiil'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
Deaths and Funerals.


 John Mckay Turner. aged 4s, died late last night at his home. No. 5s Cherry Street He was a resident for many years of Mobile
 The remains of Will Darling the young man who was killed by Mobile and Ohio switch engine Monday night, were inferred in the Catholic Cemetery this morning. The funeral services were held at St. Patrick's church, Rev. Father Kir- wan, officiating. There was large at tendance of sorrowing friends and many handsome floral designs were placed on the grave.
 Mrs Fannie Harris, wife of Mir. Marcus Harris, a patrolman of the police de- partment, died at Whistler last evening. She was 2s years of age. The remains will be inferred in the Catholic Ceme- tery this city, tomorrow morning.
 The remains of Mrs. Mary Louise Fran cis were taken in a private car to Pen sacola at o'clock this morning. accom- panied by bereaved relatives and friends. Services were held at the family. home at o'clock last night, and delegation or Odd Fellows acted as an escort of honor to the remains en route to the passen- ger station. Deceased was member Of the Rebeckah Lodge of this city and much beloved.
 A deed, was filed in the Probate Court this morning wherein P c. Hannah transferred to Thomas Daily, William J. Daily and John F. Daly two properties, one at the northwest corner of Govern ment and St. Emanuel Streets. both oc- cupied by two-story brick building, one lot being 4Sx1O7 feet the other 1sx1o7 feet. The consideration of the transfer was $22, 800. The ground floors are occupied as stores and the upper ones as resi- dences. This property is within one block of the County court house and censid- e1 ed most desirably located.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Henry Robinson, colored, an overcoat thief, was given a sentence of thirty days in the county jail by Recorder Me Aleer this morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Mrs. Peter Joseph Hamilton has issued cards to an "at home Tuesday, Dccem- Der 9, from 6 to Il o'clock, 1010 Govern ment Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
ROOFING

Just received one solid car load of 2 and } ply Roofing, to be sold at rock bottom prices. Come early before it is all sold, as the price will
 move it fast. {: /: ::
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

T. V. Johnson of Sheffield is in the city a guest of the Bienville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

Mirth is an almost in- fallible sign of good health. A sick woman may force a smile or at times be moved to laugh ter. But when a woman is bubbling over wit h rnirth and merriment she
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

W. D. Greenwood returned this morn- ing from Cunningham, Ala, accompanied by his wife and child. MT. Greenwood is interested in the milling business at Gun ningham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04

A report reached the city last night that Bob Dorner. reported as being fatally cut by Will Perry several days ago. IS In Selma and Is in a dying condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-04
The Newc of Mobile.

ronelle this County, Waynesboro. Miss. and Thomasvills, Clarke County. Ala bama and each of the points named was found amply suited to their needs. They stated, as a reason for seeking such fields. that the crops would mature here from thirty to sixty days earlier than in the immediate vicinity of their plant, hence the desire to find lands in this section. --
 After being assured of the adaptability of the lands and desirability of climate. 300 acres of land were selected at each of the points mentioned as suited to the requirements and arrangements have been virtually completed whereby farm CTS owning these lands will devote their time and talent to growing the necessary products. At each of these places will be erected salting stations, the purpose of which is to be the salting and pack ing in tanks of the goods. at the end of proper periods same to be forwarded to the plant proper for final preparation for the market. Each of these salting plants will, it is stated, cost about $2.5oO.
 MT. Taylor will make Mobile his tenn porary headquarters in order to complete all necessary details for operating the lands, the erection of the salting plants and the installing of competent labor In the operating departments.
 MT. Henderson. who has been for long time employed by the Southern and Mo- bile and Ohio, as Land and Industrial Agent in this city, regards this move ment as the forerunner for greater de velopment of the vegetable industry in South Alabama and South and Southeast Mississippi He stated to your represen- ta tive that if the experiments prove sat- isfactory to the company-~referred to- they had assured him that it meant the establishing. either at Mobile or In this immediate vicinity. of pickle factory complete.