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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
HUNTER MAKES STATEMENT.
Tells of His Killing Fitzgerald ir
 Guatamala

New York, Dec. 1s.-A copy of the state ment made before the court of third in- stance in Guatemala by W. c. Hunter, IT,. son of the United States Minister to Guatemala. regarding the shooting of William A. Fitzgerald, has been received here. Hunter says:
 T left the legation of the United States on the afternoon of Thursday. November %. 1902. in company with Hon. James G. Bailey, Secretary of Legation, for my accustomed daily walk. and upon reach ing the plaza ds Armas, as usual. at about o'clock, we took a seat together, facing the music stand in front of the statue of Columbus. We had been seated there but few minutes, engaged in con- versation. when William A. Fitzgerald, whose presence was unknown to me, and without . word being said or any thing being done to provoke an assault, ssised me by the coat collar with his left hand and with has right hand struck me severe blow under the left eye. which drew the blood, and while thus holding me firmly down on the seat. drew re- volvsr which he snapped two or three times in my face. Recovering from the shock of this assault, which, for a mo- msnt, daxed me. and the surprise at the presence of the assailant whom had not previously seen. at once sprang with superhuman effort to my feet thrust him from me, drew my revolver and shot the would-bs assassin dead in sslf-defense, firing Ave shots, tn e contents of my weapon. fin 50 doing. Immediately after the tragedy walked quietly . short distance away from the scene of the oc- cu-rence and surrendered to the local authorities W. c. Hunter, Jr.'
 Mir. Bailey made statement confirming that of Mir. Hunter,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
The Mccall Resolution.

Washington, Dec. 1s.-The House Com mittee on Merchant Marine and Fisheries today considered the Mccall resolution to suspend the operation Of the coastwise navigation laws so as to permit foreign ships to carry coal from one port to another on the coast. The committee postponed further consideration of the resolution until the meeting on the first week of the session following the holiday recess. If the resolution should be final ly passed, it Is stated 1t would be in the interest of a reduction of freight. rather than because of any scarcity of tonnage
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
The ohio Sill Rising

Evansville, Ind, Dec. 19.-The Ohio River at this place is stin rising and . stage of 8 feet will be reached by 6 o'clock tomorrow morning. A falling rain tonight has alarmed people who all along have not been expecting over forty feet of water on this rise. While no sa- rious damage has resulted. farmers arc alarmed and are making arrangements to move to the higher ground. The water is over the lower lands above and below this city Reports received tonight show that considerable corn is in danger in some localities. All the rivers in thia section are bank full and still rising
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
SCHOONER GOES TO BOTTOM.
The Lillian Russell Goes Down with
 Two Men on Board.

Norfolk, Va, Dec. 1s.-DurinS a high wind that prevailed of the Virginia sapes last Tuesday the oyster schooner Lillian Russell went down off Cobbs Island. with Captain Parsons, master of the vessel and William Jones. negro seaman. on board The news was brought to this city today by Captain J. H. Miles, who conducts an extensive oyster business in this city.
 The Russell left Norfolk early Tues day morning, bound for Hog Island When a few miles from Cobbs Island the vessel encountered a severe sauall and in attempting to heave to in order to wait for a small boat from which 1t expected to receive a supply of oysters, the Rus sell was submerged by an enormous breaker, and sunk out of sight imme- diately.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
WILL INCREASE ARMY
PASSAGE OF MILITIA BILL WILL
 HAVE THIS EFFECT.
By It's Provisions the President Can Call 100000 Men Into Active seyvice-Clark Candidate
 For Leadership.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-(speoial. .)-sena- tor Pettus said tonight that he would vote against the House militia bill for virtually added 10000 men to the regular army. in that 1t provided that suoh a number of men in the National Guard should be subject to instant call of the President to arms.
 Senator Pettus declared himself as being in favor of the National Guard as State troops as they now are in Alabama, but he deprecates their being called by the President into active volunteer duty at the Presidents discretion. thereby adding thsir strength to the army.
 The Senator referred to the past great service of the Alabama citizen soldiery to that State, and said he wished them to remain soldiers of the State. and not regular soldiers of the nation.
 Still it Is probable that the bill. which has passed the House. will pass the Sen ate, notwithstanding Democratic opposi- tion, and hundred thousand men will virtually be added to the standing army. This Is not pleasing to Senator Pettus.
 The bill Is attracting more attention than any other measure now pending in Congress.
 It Is of vital import to the National Guard throughout the country.
 Congressman Richardson of Alabama led the light today in the House for the pure food bill, which passed without q division.
 The story of the moment here is that Champ Clark of Missouri has the call for the Democratic minority leadership in the new Congress. This will seem to the public incredible, but In fact 1t is said to be oute credible. The impossible Clark they say seems probable.
 It is believed that the unsatisfactory Richardson of Tennessee will not again attempt to secure tho empty honor of leading the minority. and in this view there is & big squad of candidates, chief of which, after ths immortal Clark, are John sharp Williams of Mississippi and Oscar W. Underwood of Alabama. who fig entirely capable and who enjoys the esteem of all men In the House. The Anal chances would seem to favor MT Underwood.
 It is passing strange that this question should be so suddenly precipitated.
 kuolsa Julls0 Walker.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

chooses to render the necessary apologies the remaining questions can properly go to The Hague.
 It is believed that the United States Government inolines to the view that there is disposition to insist needlessly on guarantees for the paynAnt by Vens- zuela for any judgment that might be rendered against her by the arbitration. It is believed that the force of enlight- ened public opinion would absolutely in- sure settlement of any judgment rem dered by the august tribunal and that President Castro would not be sustained by a single American country in default ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
LIVED UP TO wAoHn.
For 50 Years Did Not Cross Thres.
 hold in Day Time.

nold in Day Time.
 New Orleans. Dec. 1s.-A special to FAs Iimes-Democrat from New York sage1
 Owen McCarton, a rich reeluaa oe Oceanic, N. J.. died today, 70 years ola Though he has spent forty years at Oee. anic, he was scarcely known to anyone except the members of his own farntlsA
 For thirty years he had not erossed the threshold of his dwelling between surrrtna and sunset because of an election bSf. During the Presidential campaign of isza between Grant and Greeley, MeCartoa was one of the latter's most enthusiastic supporters. He made bet with e friend that if Grant was elected he would not leave his house except during the night as long as he lived.
 McCarton lived up to his wager About i've years ago his house caught fire du- ring the day, and for a time it looked as it he would have to break his agreement, but the flames were extinguished before they had gained sufficient headway to compel him to leave the premises.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
HAS ARMY OF 43, 1000.
Venezuelans Do Not Want to See It
 Disbanded Without a Fight.

Caracas, Dec. 19.-The Venezuelan Gov ernment has received information from Washington that it's proposals for arbi- tration or the adjustment of the British, German and Italian difficulties have been transmitted by Seer etary Hay to the Gov ernments in question. Answers to these proposals cannol be received before to- morrow. ThSSVenezuelan people cannot understand that thsir country. after hav- ing raised and armed 5000 men who have not had a chance to fight. should be reduced to accept the arbitration or any other method of settlement.
 Caracas is quiet, but business here is paralyzed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Boiler Blows Up.

Savannah Ga, Dec. 1s.-A special to The Savannah Press from Waycross says: At Moores NH, near Pearson, this morning a tramroad locomotive ex- ploded. scalding five men so badly that 1t Is thought four will die. The water got low in the boiler. causing sudden rise of pressure, which was more than the en- zine could stand. Doctors from Waycross have been despatched to the scene on a speciaI train.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
DEATH OF E. H. ROGERS.
He Was Well Known Associated
 Press Operator.

Dallas. Texas. Dec. 1s.-Ed H. Rogers one of the best known telegraphers in the Southwest. died at San Antonio today of maiarial fever and congestion of the lungs. after an illness of less than week Rogers had record of being one of the most expert telesraphers in the United States. his skill in handling press report with typewriter being little short of marvellous
 Union Teleuraph Company in Kansas City; the Postal Telegraph Company of Texas and for several years has been connected with the Associated Press at Dallas. Galveston. Austin. Waco and San Antonio,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
TERMS OF BLOCKADE.
Inimated That It Will Not Last over
 Thirty Days.

Port of Spain. Trinidad. Dec. 19.-The British cruiser Alert left here last night for Carupano and the British torpedo boat Rocket sailed from here this after noon for Ciudad, Bolivia The British cruiser Fantome. which started for the Orinoco River December 9. had not reach ed Barrancas on the l2th. The reason for this delay is not known.
 It is reported here that the Venezuelan Generals Penalosa, Rolando, Riora and Solague, with a force said to numbtr 10000 men, are marching to Caracas and are believed now to be near that city.
 Cable messages coming from Venezuela to this port are subjected to Venezuelan censorship.
 Admiral Douglass of the British fleet, has ordered the blockade of LaGuaira, Carenero, Guanta. Cumana, Carupano and the mouth of the Orinoco River. This blockade is to go into effect at midnight December 20 Days of grace are allowed az follows: To vessels sailing prior to the date of the decree of blockade from West Indian ports and from the east coast of the continent of America; steam CTS ten days; sailing vessels twenty days.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Asks Mercy for Prisoner.

New York. Dec 19.-The jury in the case of Thomas J. Sharkey, accused of the murder of Nicholas Fish, the banker, returned a verdict today of manslaugh- ter in the second degree and recommend ed that the mercy of the court be exer- cised.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Gets 1000 for an Eye.

Port Henry. N. Y, Dec. 1s--A jury at Elizabethtown has rendered verdict of 5000 damages against David Elem ming, who, while playing on Lake Placid links last summer, threw his golf stick at his "caddy," causing the loss of sight of one eye. The "caddy' brought suit for SIG, 900.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
ARTHUR LYNCH INDICTED.
Grand Jury Returns True Bil
 Against the Irish Colonel.

London, Dec. 19.-The grand jury sum moned to consider the indictment of Col. Arthur Lynch, Member of Parliament for Galway, who was arrested June Il on the charge of high treason in connection with the part he took in tho Sov..a African war. where he was alleged 70 have conn manded the Irish Brigade. returned . true bill today against the defendant The Lord Chief Justice, Baron Alvsrstone, in his charge of the jury. said 1t was sixty-two years since a grand jury had to deal with such charge. which was the highest crime known in law. Colonel Lynch's trAal at the bar is expected to begin January 20.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Death of H. M. Stanley.

Mexico City. Dec. 19.-Henry M. Stan ley, a well known American mining en- gineer 4S years of age, is dead. His fam fly resides in Cleveland, o. He was one of the best known engineers in the coun- try: of high character and enjoyed uni- yersal respect.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Tobacco Men Aroused.

Rocky Mount, N. C.. Dec. 1s.-At the convention of the tobacco growers held
 here today resolutions were adopted that President Cunningham and J. Bryan Grimes appoint committee of i've who shall supervise the organization of the tobacco interests of the State; discour- age increased aoEsAse whtsA means Euln.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
A Mnrdernr Hanged.

New Roads, La, Dec. 19.-WillIs VIII Hams. colored, burglar and murderer. was hanged here today In the presence of 1000 people. The crime for which VII Hams was executed was the murder of young Albert her0ert aS k'or0Acn sta
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
READY TO ARBITRATE.
Germany Suddenly Reverses Its Posi-
 tion on the Subject.


 tion on the Subject.
 Berlin. Dec. 19-The answer of Germany to the arbitration in behalf of Nenezueia received through the United States gov ernment is its acceptance. The delivery or this reply to the United States for trans mission to MT. Bowen Is delayed Tor a day or two for tactical reasons, prooaoiy through the expectation that another so- lution may be found, possibly by Presi- dent Castro yielding.
 Four days ago the idea of the German government was in favor of rejecting ar bitration and that it Is understood here to have been the temper of the British Foreign Office, While it is impossible to trace the steps that led to reversal Of this view. 1t appears that the state of public opinion in the United States so far as Germany Is concerned, produced re- vision of the first ideas.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
For Department of Commeros.

Washington. Dec. 1s.-The House Coul- mittee on Interstate Commerce today or- dered a favorable report of the depart ment of commerce bill. The vote on re- porting it stood to 8. The provision for including the Bureau of Labor in the nsw department was retained qp . tle yotaA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
RUNAWAY CAR.
Kills Two Persons and Injures Three
 Others.

Pittsburg, Dec. 1s.-A ear heavily load ed with lumber at Mays Siding, near Wet more, on the Philadelphia and EriA Rail- road, ran away early this morning down a steep grade and crashed Into a double. header freight going east. The lumber or the car showed forward and pinned bott engineers In the wreck, killing them in- stantly. injurinE three others.
 The dead: Engineers Murphy. Kane Pa. and Charles Deifrenbach. Sparta.
 Injured: Fireman Graw. Kane; the brakeman, Davis, Tris, seriously; C. Chiesel. Eria-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
safetv Couplers Apain.

Washington Dec. l9.-The House Com mittee on Commerce today reported faverably the bill requiring safety ap- pliancs for coupling cars.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Palma Urges Early Action.

Havana, Dec l9.-President Palma sent the Cuban American treaty to the Sem ate with a message urging that early ac- ton be taken.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

sws prices: providing for a thorough or ganisation of tobacco growers through out the State The low prices of tobacco Allowing the merger of the American and Imperial Companies have aroused the to- bacco nfen here to action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

ton. this parish, In September. 1901. At the time of the murder Williams had just escaped from State convict camp where he was serving . thirty years sentence in the penitentiary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Grant Calls on President.

Washington. Dec. 1s.--General Freder- ick D. Grant and his aide. Lieutenant Maury. today paid their respects to the President General Grant Is here to at
 tend the funeral of his mother. The
 President extended to him his warmest sympathy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
NEW TRIAL CAME TOO LATE.
Supreme Court Rsverses Case of Man
 Whb Was Buried Monday.

Who Was Buried Monday.
 St. Paul. Dec. 1e.-xThs Supreme Court haudsd down deaAsaons today granting new trials to Twin 4. Gardiner and John rstehstte in ahe police corruption eases. Gardiner was convicted of bribery and his attorneys oontendsd that he was a witness before the grand jury his svt- dsnce before that body oouid not be used asxinst him. They also urged that evt- aencss showing 0thef offeness than that chassed in the indaosznssfs were admitasd. TAe uppsr court adHitted rhese conten- tionA IL win now be necesFagy to re- indsct Gardiner. as other indictments against hm have been mol pressed.
 The new trial for Fichette. who was convicted of extorting money for an ap- pofntmsnt to the police force. comes too late. His funeral was held last Monday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Tower Presents Credentials.

Berlin, Zee. i9.-Ambassador Tower presented his credentials to Emperor Will liam at the palace today. All the mem bers of the staff of the embassy were present.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
Fitzgerald Says It Is Absurd.

Grand Rapids, Mich. Dec. 1s.-when William Fitzgerald was seen at his home tonight and asked concerning the state ment that his son was shot by Godfrey Hunter in Guaremala in self-defense, Mir. Fitzgerald said:
 Tn view of all the information have received by wire and by mau about the killing of my son, this statement is most absurd.
 T recently received letter from J. prummond, who was . witness of the shooting, and from that letter alone knew my son fell without warning"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20
BALTIMORE LOSES.
Senate Committee Refuses to Give S1,ooo,oo for Harbor Improve
 TnAnt

Washington, Dec 1S.-The Senate Com mittee on Commerce has decided to report adversely the bill appropraung N.OOO.oOo for the improvement of the harbor at Baltimore. This position was not taken because of opposition to the bill. but be- cause of the rule of the committee against inaugurating individual schemes of i'm provemsnt in years when there is no river and harbor bill, as is the case this season,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-12-20

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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-20
THREE HANDSOME BtIIDINGS.
The C. w. PolvOgt Company, Peter
son & Rulfs, and Hr. George o..
Gaylord to Erect n Fine Block on
/. Front Street Adjoining the MUIR
Gibson National Bank.

The c. W. Polvogt Company on yes
terday concluded the purchase from the
Murchison National Bank Of one Of the
eligible and valuable building lots on
the Dickinson property on Front street
between the new building of the Muir
Gibson National Bank and the Racke
Store" building. They got the middle
lot which has a frontage of Sc feet on
the eastern line of Front street n has
a depth of 120 feet extending eastward
ly. The consideration was $500.
Within the past few we have
bought the lot next 10 the bank build
ing at $500. 1t has a frontage of 80
feet and a depth of 10 feet.
We also mentioned that MI. George J.
Gaylord, proprietor Of Gaylord's Big
Racket store, had purchased the lot
next to the present Racket store build
ing. 1t is 80 by 120 feet. and was pur-
chased at 1900 including the privilege
of the wall of the Racket Store build
ing, which belongs to MIR. d. L Gore
These three lots all join. AND the three
firms have decided TO build jointly. They
will erect magnificent three or four
sorry buildings with fronts of white
hydraulic pressed brick and granite
columns, corresponding in architecture
to the new Murchison national BAN
building. They viii have elegant and
modern French plate glass show wind
ows, and all the appointments will be
up-to-date.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-20

The Southport Standard of yester-
day says:
The Baltimore American of Tuesday
contains the following special which is
noted with more than usual interest
here:
Wilmington. Del, May 12.-The
Southport Construction Company, Of
which Alvin r. Morrison, of this city,
Is president and William S. Hilles is
secretary, has received a contract for
h construction of a railroad from
Wilmington to Southport, N. c., a dis
lance Of 80 miles, with immense coal
and freight piers at Southport. The
contract price is S1,450, 900. The Lin
colin Savings and Trust Company, of
Philadelphia is trustee under the mort
gage and has the none in HAND for
the work. Construction will begin in
two weeks. The new line will be for the
Cape Fear Terminal Railroad Compa-
n.y."
The Cape Fear Terminal Railroad
Company OWNS a numbe of rights Of
way through Town Creek township
ever the formerly projected line between
Wilmington and Southport.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1902-05-20

Infants and children's dresses at %,
80 and so cents each.
Ladies' Crash Skirts at % cents each.
Ladies' Wash Skirts at so and IS
cents.
Ladies Handsome Silk Skirts, with
silk applique trimming and tucked. at
$3.50 each.
Ladies' Percale Suits up-to-date
styles, for s1.00 a suit. Divinity suits
for $3.50 each.
All styles in White Waists and all
prices from 4S cents to s1.69 each.
Remember we are trimming all hats
free when you buy the hat and material
from US. Our Millinery department Is
growing more in favor with the people
tha never-it is ~up-to-date IN every re-
spect. Our stock is larger than ever
Just received this week abou 1000
new hats: As doz beautiful new flowers
all colors, to sell 10 cents a bunch.
Twenty-Five doZ handsome Juneroses,
cherries n foliage 10 sell from D cents
to SO cents a lunch.
A handsome line OF new applique
trimming, laces and enbroideries-
Beautiful dotted Swiss in all colors at
Is cents per yard
Fine quality Persian Lawn at 10, IS
and 20 cents per yard; 10 cents fine
lawns for 5 cents; 500 yeards beautiful
Lawn at 3 cents a yard.