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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Dill,s Bonds are s4.Ooo.

When the preliminary trial of Marshall Dill, charged with conspiracy and with violation of the peonage laws. was called before United States Commissioner A. c. Birch in the Federal grand jury room this morning. the defense waived exami- nation and the bond of Dill was set at 5000 in each case. Thus it will be nec- essary for him to furnish bond of $4,OOC to gain his liberty. pending the examina- tion of the Federal grand jury.
 Assistant United States Attorney N. L. Steele announced he would like to re-ex- anime Bob Stevenson, negro, the Gov ernment's most important witness. Ste- venson was put on the stand and retoid the circumstances of life on the Dill farm How be and Charley Hudson, the alleged peon,, and two other negro boys. were placed in the cotton house at night an6 worked during the day; and he repeated the allegation that when Charley Hudsor attempted to escape, Marshall Dill caugh him, and, tying his hands behind him marched him back to the house, where h' was assaulted by Archie Dill. He alsC repeated that at Marshall Dilrs com mand he, Bob Stevenson, whipped Char ley Hudson until the blood drenched hi shirt His testimony was virtually th same as on the trial of Aaron Dill ant Archie Dill. charged with the same of fense. and now in the county jail.
 An interesting feature was photograph taken of Marshall Dill. Bob Stevenson and Charley Hudson. the latter covere
 with a pistol in the hands of Dill. Attor ney A. L. Oberdorfer. conducted a length cross examination of the witness. Non of the five men now in jail on the charg of conspiracy against Charley Hudso | has furnished bond. Their trial will talk | place some time in November should tn grand jury return a true bill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
THE REACTION IS ON
STOCK MARKET SHOWS UPWARD
 TENDENCY.
In Place of the Recent Heavy Liquid ations There Were Buying Or
 ders in Large Quantities.
 Pennsylvania Leaders.

New York, Sept. 29.-A very decided change came over today's stock market. In place of the recent heavily hquida- tons and further shrdnkage of values. there was buying in large quantities, ap- parently by the leading financial interests, though 1t was more than likely that a goodly part of the days purchases was really in the nature of supporting orders It is also probable that some of the high grade stocks were absorbed Tor invest ment The bears we're not slow to ob- serve the changed conditions and covered very extensively, in fact their attitude helped in no small degree to sustain the list which was at top prices at the close.
 Conditions at the outset were not en- couraging. The cables reported situa- tion bordering on demoralization in Lon don, where consols had fallen to another low record with heavy declines in the leading Americans, notably the steel stocks.
 Initial transactions in this market re- fected the tone of that in London, but after the first few minutes the market reversed its course under the lead of Pennsylvania, which was the pivotal is- sue of the day. That stock was openly bought by interests that represent the road financially and on sales of more than 123,0 900 shares made a net gain of 3-4 points. The strength of this stock was the more noteworthy in view of the previous days fierce drive against 1t.
 Other active and strong stocks included Union Pacific, Atchison, St. Paul. Erie, Reading and United States Steel pfd., all of which gained two points or more. Some of the specialties made greater ad- vances, but the bulk of the days opera tions was limited to the issues named.
 A story went the rounds during the day that the leading financial interests. had agreed to protect the market by united action.
 The story was denied fin authoritative circles.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
DEMANDS OF UNION.
Buffers and Polishers Want New
 Schedules of Wages.

Wallingford. Conn.,. Sept 29'-The local branch of the Buffers and Polishers' Union to-day presented a demand upon the management of the factory of R. Wallace & Son for nine hour day, with ten hours pay. It is announced that a similar demand is to be presented to all silver and silver. plated ware facto- ries in the country. The Rogers factory here also received a demand of the same purport.
 The new schedule. according to the terms of the demand. is to go into ef- feet, Feb. l. 1904 At the factory of R. Wallace X Son, it was said compliance with the proposal would mean an addi' tional cost to the concern Of $5OoVO year. The management declined to Sd! what action would be taken.
 At Factory L of the International Sill yer Company, 1t was announced that tn' demand for a nine hour day was pre- sented to-day. In addition to the regu lar ten hours pay the men ask for "tim' and a half' for overtime. All the inter national Silver Companys factor1es arr understood to be affected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
WAS CASE OF SUICIDE
vIUTz1r rpuuxz1uD AS MISS
 NELLIE eHAFFIELD.
She Had Been Dependent Because of Poor Health, and ts Thought to Havs Taken Her
 Own Life.

Birmingham. Sept. 1.-(speciai.o--Ths coroner's jury this afternoon returned . verdict that Miss Nellie Shanield, whose dead body was found in East Lake Sum- day. was suicide. She had been despon- dent for some time because of failing eyesight.
 The positive Identification of the body today as that of Miss Nellie shafield, a woman 35 years of age and respectable. pianation. It has further been discover cd that the woman was not shot but the holes in the throat and head were made with a knife.
 Dr. T. A. Jones of East Lake this af- ternoon after a careful examination of the wounds on the woman. announced that the were made with a knife and could have been inflicted before the wo- man jumped into the lake. Miss Shaf- field has been missing since o'clock last Thursday morning. She had a sister 1iv- ing at Ensley. and her relatives on Fifth Avenue, No. 25H, in a most respectable portion of the city. thought that she had gone to the steel suburb on a visit. The Ensley sister made inquiry yesterday and picture in The Birmingham News caused an investigation resulting in a positive Identification today. The keys found in her purse fit the doors of the shafield home and the clothing worn by the corpse are fully identified.
 Miss Nellie Shaffield was devout Cath olic. member of St. Paups Catholic Church. An affiiction of the eyes wor- ried her very much and on this account it Is said. she seldom went to any places of amusement. She did not care for call CTS and did not appear to,be happy. Her father and mother died M Atlanta some time ago. The shafiield Semily is of Ger man descent. The bodwa buried this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
EXECUTIVE APPOINTMENTS. Board of Public Works and a
 Judge,

With the approval of the bills creating the offices Governor Jelks yesterday ap- pointed three members of the Board of Public Works of Tuscaloosa County and a Judge of the branch court of Coffee County. which is to sit at Elba.
 On the Tuscaloosa County Board the Governor appointed George A Searcy of Tuscaloosa. Chairman; George W. Chris tian of Northport and. W. s. Patton of Fosters. Messrs. Searcy and Christian are to serve four years. MT. Patton term expires in two years.
 Third Board, by the terms of the act is to have control of bridge building, erec- tionof a new court house and all other work of similar nature. J. F. Sanders of Elba was named as Judge of the new court of Coffee County. His salary is fixed by the act at $l,2O0 year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30

New York. Sept. 2s.-A second protec- tive committee of bondholders in Mexican Central was formed today at the meet ing held in the office of J. H. Warner. General B. F. Travey and the represen- tatives of a number of trust companies and banks are on the committee which seek to get a better offer than that put forth by Ladenburg, Thalmann and Com pany for the conversion of the bonds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
|kSG AzzH ZkS HN1EEy

The german was led by l.. s. Elebash ana Mics Nell Brislin. Those present were:
 A. J. Atkins and Miss Louise Wilkins, J. Y. Fowakes and Miss Gertrude Will kins. A. M. Grayson and Miss Benie Johnson, J. c. Creagh and Miss Gene vieve Smith, Edgar Russell and Miss Bessie McDuffie, Clarence l.. Boggs and Miss Eloise Smith, Watt Dudley and Miss Carrie Wilkins. l.. s. Elebash and Mss Nell Brislin, Edwin Wales and Miss Elise Jones. Lawrence Hudson and Miss Jennie Harrell, H. H. Jones and Miss Claudia Shields, J. 8. Brislin and Mss Octavia Lauderdale, M. T. Smith and Miss Annie Mary DuBose. B. R. Howard and Miss Fannie Marks, MT. and Mrs. Henry Lloyd, Mrs. A. P. Jones, MT. and Mrs. H. S. Daniels, Mrs. J.s Seymour Perkins. Mrs. J. W. Hunter, Miss Kate Edmond
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Dr. Mitchell Ill.

Rev J. w Mitchell, D. D., is i'll at his home in Summerfield. He has been abed for some time and is enfeebled, but his mind is remarkably clear.
 pr. Mitchell will be 96 years of age on Oct. It. He had a long and honorable service as a Methodist preacher, and is among the best known men of Alabama. He hopes to live until his birthday. when he will be visited by his children. grand childran great grand children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Effort for Charity.

salonhca, Sept. 29.-The American mis- sion has presented a petition to Minister Leischman and Sir R. N. O'Connor. British Ambassador, requesting them to secure the admission of corps of the Red Cross Society into Turkey, or as an alternative, permission for the members of the American mission to dispense charity. '.- tesy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Hit on the Head by Negro.

West Hughes, an employe at the Pea cock Iron Works. was struck on the head this morning by negro whose weapon was a heavy billet of wood. MT. Hughes was painfully hurt. but the wound will probably have no serious result.
 It Is said that MT. Hughes reprimanded the negro, who was working under him. The negro became insolent and when told that if he did not care to do his work properly he could leave the place, he struck MT. Hughes a violent blow on the head.
 The negro eSCaned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Personal and Local.

MT and Mrs. Frank B. Hammer of birmingham are the guests of MT. and Mrs. George w. Wise. Mir. Hammer is employed in the advertising department or The Brmingham Ledger and Is a com petent and popular member of the pro- fession" in Alabama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Owes His Life to a Neighbours Kind
 naSS

MT D. P. Daugherty, VIII known w Va most likely owes his life to the kindness of a neighbor. He was almost hopeIessly aaiicted with diarrhoea; was attended by two physicians who gave him little, if any. relief, when a neighoors learning of his serious condition oroughl him a bottle of Chamberlains Cohc' Clohera and Diarrhoea Remooy' whcn cured him in less than twenty-tour hours For sale by all druggists. "V'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Real Estate Transfesrs.

The following transfers of real estate have been recorded by the Probate Court:
 Thomas M. Johnson to Duncan Irby. lot on Hinton Alley: consideration N, 900.
 Jennie R. Feeble to Richard c. Keeble. lot 100 by 204 feet on Union Street; con- eideration s9OO Q,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Dr. Allen Celebrates Birthday,

pr. W. D. Allen Jr.. of Chattanooga, celebrated his birthday to-day with a dinner at which few friends were pres ent. The occasion was an enjoyable one. pr. Allen who is now a citizen of Chat tanooga, is the guest of his father W. E Allen. He has many friends here and has been extended cordial welcome to 1nfs old home.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Selma Cotton Market.

The local cotton market was firm to- day at 1-16c. This price was offered freely by buyers. but factors show a strong disposition to hold. The receipts yesterday were 656. shipments 734; re- Sept. l, S192; stock, 3,a0.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Rolling Mills to Resume.

Announcement is given that the Birm- ingham rolling nils, belonging to the Republic Iron and Steel Company, will resume operations Monday, giving em- ployment to something like 1000 men. The mills have been idle since July ?. The plant has been thoroughly improved and some additional machinery added. The plate mill department will not go on. The Gate City and Bessemer rolling mills have been in operation for four or five weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
'. W. Mckee Badly Iniured.

While driving in a buggy this morn ing J. W. Mckee was badly injured by the pole of a wagon which collided with his vehicle. He was struck in the side and it is feared he may be internally injured.
 The accident occurred at the corner of Water and Green streets. The wagon was driven by a negro whose name is not known.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
D. T. Wachter Resigns.

D. T. Wachter, general yard master for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at this point. has resigned the position to go into the laundry business and he will be succeeded by John Matthews, who has been conductor on the road for twelve or fifteen years. wachter is Known from Nashville to New Orleans
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30

Mrs. J. A. McKinnon and her mother. Mrs. Boggs. have returned to Selma after spending the summer in the Northwest. They had delightful visit and were much benefited in health,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Senator Morgan Leaves

Senator John T. Morgan accomnanied by his daughter. Mss Mary Morgan. Ieft this afternoon for Springfield, Mo. where they will visit relatives. From sprinr- neid Senator Morgan will go directly to Washington W
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
WORK ON OIL WELL.
Drillers Hope to Get Good Flow Near
 Hartselle.

Hartselle, Sept. 2s.-(special. )-After a suspension of several weeks, work began at the oil we'll one mile north of town, which is being sunk by the Moulton Val ley Oil Company. The well will now be pushed to completion. It is about 1, ,o40 feet deep and the promoters say they are going 2,100 fet or find oil. There is strong indication of oil at this place and they are very sangiine of gettinga rich flow. A few months ago the gas in this we'll was ignited and it burned 30 feet high.
 A council of the Jr., o. V. A. NJ, will be organized here on October 7th, w. J. Nesbit State Councillor will institute the order. He will be assisted by several members of the sorder from Decatur. Already about twenty-two persons have signified their intention of joining. The gins here are kept busy day and night ginning the cotton brought to this place There is an other gin being built
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Death of Mark Canning.

News was received today that Mark Canning died this died this morning at Tuscaloosa, where he had been for some months. The remains will be inferred here tomorrow morning. MT. Cannins was for many years prominent citizen Of Selma, he was over 60 years of age at the time of his death. He is survived by no near kinsmen
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30

Joe Meyer has returned from a success- ful business trip through Mississippi. MT. Meyer says that the cotton and corn crop in the State are excellent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Arrested in Selma.

A negro giving his name as John Davis,
 vvas arrested this morning by reason of the suspicion that he Is brother of Henry King, who is alleged to have shot poiiceunan Muffin in Birmingham. It is uaaA that Davis and King left Birming- ham on the same train, coming to Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30

H. P. Stewart, commercial agent for the Louisville and Nashville Railway at Jacksonville, Florida is visiting Selma, where he has many friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Advertiser Bureau,

Arraigned before the Circuit Court tnie morning on an indictment charging him with the murder of D. A. Calvin, George w. Coleman. by his counsel entered pleas of mot guilty" and mot guilty by reason of insanity" The case was set Ioi Thursday, Oct. s.
 A large number of cases of little in terest were disposed of this morning The only case tried by jury was the State against w. Blount, negro, eharg' ed with grand larceny. He was acquit' ted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30

Hon. R. R. Poole. Commissioner of Agriculture. was in Selma today on his way to Linden, where he will attend the dedicaton of the new court house of Marengo County.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
DIR. MITCHELL ACCEPTS.
Will Become Pastor of Huntsville
 Cumberland Church.

Huntsville, Sept. 2s.-(Special.)-The ses- sion of the First Cumberland Presbyte- rian Church has been notified of the ac- ceptance of Rev. B. c. Mitchell of Mo- Kenzie, Tenn, of the call recently ex- tended him to become pastor of this church. pr. Mitchell is one of the best known ministers in the denomination. He will assume his duties here early in Mo- vember. Rev. s. P. Pryor. for several months pastor of the church here, depart ed today for Labenon, Tenn, where he will finish his studies in the theological department of the Cumberland University. Harry B. Sykes a well-known young business man of Elkhart, Ind, and Miss Ola Lee Searcy, a popular society girl of Huntsville, will be married October in the First Methodist Church. Misses Johnnie May Searcy and Susie Dement, will be the brides attendants and MT. Searcy Dement, will be best man.
 A. F. Hall, Southern Railroad car
 penter fell from the second story window of the passenger depot yesterday after noon and crushed his shoulder besides sustaining internal injuries. He is be- | lieved to be fatally injured.
 | A. L. Steenson, a farmer residing near Sheffield, has gone into voluntary bank
 ruptcy and estimates his liabilities at LOO His assets are 160 acres of land 1 and S125 in money.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Moving Day in the Old Town

There comes Dray the life of every man. which loaded at the door leads home Moving day is upon us of the drayman heard ecnong down the alleys More furniture ana .core vet he cries as he pile mountain nigh Then beast of burden and moves on In
 ohbv fashion of the wheels Threatening the whole destruction In the meantm esewhe citizens dcdgng around th corners with meat troom in the other and various Kitchen from their necks what does It a It Day here and that you are need a good
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Goods Not Disturbed, But $40 in
 Cash Was Secured.

f Goods Not Disturbed, But $40 ir
 Cash Was Secured.
 Union Springs, Sept Special )--Las' night some one entered the store of .. U. Moore by breaking the glass in the rom door. No goods were missed, but $4o ID cash was taken from the safe, the compi- nation not being on. Several suspicious characters were arrested this morning, but for lack of evidence were turned loose.
 Much excitement Saturday was caused by the resistance of @ negro man, ana a woman who was with him, to arrest oy the sheriff. On coming into town the wagon of the negro collided with the wagon of c. C. Stone. Threats followed and Mir. Stone reported to the sheriff. The negro is now in Jail awaiting trial. A fire alarm caused much excitement Wednesday night It proved to be ne- gro cabin in Rainer's Grove and negro child came near being burned to death. The parents had gone to wedding ana left the child asleep and alone. The ori- gin of the fire is unknown.
 October l2 the U. D. c. will celebrate the anniversary of Lees death. An in- teresting program is being prepared and crosses of honor will be bestowed.
 Mrs. Henry Hunter and son, Henry, arrived from Mexico a few days since and left today for Columbia, s. C., where they will in future resale.
 Very soon the U. s. and N. R. R. will be extended to Rockford. This will be very helpful to Union Springs and greatly increasing its trade.
 The handsome and elegant new homes of MT. c. E. Gholston and MT. A. H. Kel- lar are nearing completion. and they will soon move into them.
 Much changing of residences will take place here this week
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
switchman Run Over

Charles Harbin, a Louisville and Nash vile switchman, was run over by an Alabama Great Southern Railroad switch
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Henry King Caught,

The funeral of Police Officer James H. Muliin. late of the Birmingham Police Department, who was shot and killed Sunday night by negro on Second Ave- nue near Twenty. seventh Street. took place this afternoon. interment at East Lake. A large number of friends and &C., quafntances attended the burial. The services were conducted from the Baptist Church at East Lake, near which place the interment took place. The policeman lief. a widow and a grown son.
 The posse of city detectives and police officers who went to Shelby County. near Imogene, a mining camp, to catch Henry King, the negro who Is believed to have been the murderer of Policeman Mullin. modation, Birmingham Mineral Railroad, bringing back a ginger-cake negro who does not deny that his name is Henry King and that he, was stealing a ride on a freight train yesterday. He positively denies that he was in Birmingham Sum- day, though admits that he was at Bes- semer. twelve miles south of here.
 Detective Sam Hamilton caught King single-handed. though other officers were near about. The detective saw the negro come out of a store and with pointed shot gun ordered him to surrender. The negro had no pistol with him. When the train arrived In Birmingham no less than 800 people were at the depot to meet it. There Was no effort made to attack the negro. He was led to the patrol wagon which was in waiting and followed by a crowd of people was hurried to the po- lice station. The negro was closely ques- toned, but he maintained that he did not shoot the police officer.
 The crowd surged around the police sta ton and some excitement was caused by a personal diffiulty between two men. The negro was placed in the patrol wagon again and carried to the County jail where he is now held. The negro fills the gathered right after the crime was com mitted, though there Is doubt as to the negro being the right one.
 To Discuss Iron Market.
 The Southern Furnace Association will hold an important meeting in Birming- ham on Friday for the purpose of con- sidering iron market conditions and talk ing action on circular letters received from Northern iron manufacturers who propose a reduction in production of iron l at least 20 per cent. The circular letters received here state that the furnace men cannot afford to cut prices on iron and to regulate the market a reduction of production is proposed. Some of the larger interests in this section are op- posed to any reduction in the amount of iron being made and say that the Northern manufacturers will get the ad- vantage through the curtailment of pro
 duction scheme. No. s2 Foundry iron is
 being sold at $11 in the East and at $11.7' | to $12 in this section. The meeting or
 Friday will deny any reduction in quota
 tions 1t is believed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-30
Bridal Party Entertained.

z Miss Ellen Stewart was hostess at delightful dinner last evening in honor ol Miss Edith Vaughan and the young ladies who will be brides maids at her usarr1age to William Weaver tomorrow nirht. The decorations were in red, car nations being the flowers used: Inose nresent were Miss Vaughan, Miss EChei Vaughan. Mrs. Watkins M. vaughan, Miss Marks and Miss Fannie Halls or Montgomery. Miss Winston Jones' Miss Dansby. Miss Gayle, Miss Gertruae WIZ lcins. Miss Harrell, Miss Hardaway:
 At noon today Miss Gertrude WnKins entertained the party at auncneon ae which the color scheme was white. Miss Vaughan was presented with a Desu.ilui hououet of brides roses, Mrs. J. syd Rob bins making the presentation speech Be, As,des- the bridal party, Mrs. Robbins and Mrs. F. G. DuBose were guests.
 ,A.sn,,rnansad tonisht with a dinner al which Mrs Watkins M. Vaughan wa' hostess.