The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-01-23
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 Advertiser Bureau, Mobile, Jan. 22 The sudden death of George B. Garner. which occurred shortly before midnight, was heard in all parts of the city this morning with profound sorrow. AS late as o'clock last night Mir. Garner was in the business district. He was in the best of health, apparently hale and hear ty and in jovial, good hunor. Going to his home, 157 North Franklin Street, he retired at Il o'clock. Shortly thereafter he was taken with a coughing spell and physician was hastily summoned. Be- fore he arrived. however, MT. Garner had passed away.
 A native of Mobile, Mir. Garner was held in the highest esteem, being known of all as a most upright and honorable man, a true friend, devoted husband and faithful employe. He was sS years of age and some ten years ago was joined in marriage to Miss May Palmer of this city. Besides his wife, he leaves one sis- ter Mrs. Sarah Hoffman, and many reia- tives, also a host of friends. Mr. Garner was a member of St. Joseph's Church. Young Mems Benevolent Association, Me chanics' Relief Association. Ancient Or der United Workmen, Clerks Benevolent and Protective Association. Young Men s Sodality of St. Joseph's Church and for two seasons was president of the City League of Baseball Clubs. The funeral took place this afternoon at o'clock from St Joseph's. Rev. Father Beaude- Quin ofiiciating. The remains will be h. tered tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. -
 Alabamians registered at the Battle House today were: William Hunter. Fairfield; J. B. Watson, Furman; B. c. Davis, Oak Grove.
 News Is received here of the rapid im- provement in health of Col. J. D. Clark. now at Meridian, Miss. For many years Colonel Clarke was superintendent or the Mobile and Ohio Railroad, and dur ing his career he made many warm friends, both among his superiors and subordinates. His ability as an efhcient railroad man has long been recognized. Some time ago he was forced to retire from active life because of i'll health. He went to Jackson. Mich. for treatment and, after a time, he was so far recov- cred as to be able to return to Meridian where he Is rapidly recovering. having gained about thirty pounds and his phy- sician pronounces him on the road to recovery. Colonel Clarke, seen by an ar- dent admirer of this city, stated that he hoped to come to Mobile very soon and meet his old acquaintances. It will be re- membered that Colonel Clark was suc- ceeded by Arthur Alexander, who. his friends predict will prove a worthy suc- cessor in that office.
 At 10 o'clock this morning the City Court reconvened, Judge Semmes presid- | ing, the call being the case of the State vs. Gilbert R. Jarvis. murder, The jury being incomplete, only eight out of the | first 300 special venlremen having been secured, the court ordered the Sherin | to proceed with the call. At il o'clock tha I full jury of twelve men had been SC. cured. the defense, in the meantime, having exhausted It's number of chal. I lenges. The jury, as completed. Is ai | follows: Edward E. Paxson, county, car penter; Julius B. Mcwhorter, city, tim herman: John L. Fincher, city, contract or; John w. Cooke, city, foreman Louis vile and Nashville yard; Timothy Gas | ton, county, vegetable dealer: Oliver Mo Milan, county, timberman; Charles Bal zl, city, 'blacksmith; Hyppolite 6arradet county, dairyman; William H. Hammer sen, city, clerk; William Liversage, coun ty, moulder; Frank Rota, Jr., city col l ttODcTt H. N4OEAACp CAtyB DtAGOAShs
 When. the jury had been sworn in, thu witnesses were called and put under thu rule. Dr. Harry T. Ingle, who attended the dead man Reardy, and who informed him of 1ds inability to recover. was th' first witness on behalf of the State. HI gave a description of the several wounds He said Reardy was slender and not robust man and either of the two woundI l would have proved fatal.
 Witnesses were examined for the Stat and defense, and every inch of grount was contested both by the prosecution and defense.
 One of the sensations was the introduc ton of Lola Dana, niece of the defend ant, who became a mother one week be fore the shooting. She proved. by he testimony and a letter written to Reardy a good witness for the State instead o the defense, as Intended.
 Defendant made a statement in whic
 he virtually acknowledged shooting Rear dy, first from the pocket and afterward as he was running away. The testimon
 was all in at 915 and court recessed un til tomorrow morning, when argumen
 will begin.
 The original call for today was Charle
 Stewart. murder, which. owing to tn
 case in hand, had to go over until tomoI
 row.
 The General Council met in special ses
 sion tonight to hear a report from Super
 intendent Sullivan of the wat srworks, on
 of the appraisers on the Blenville Wa
 terworks. Sullivan's report showed a
 appI aisement amounting to somethin over $6oO.OOO. The report was received an
 filed. A message from the Mayor on thl Subject was read. recommending a com
 mittee of seven to comprise two from tn
 General Council, the Mayor, President
 of the Chamber of Commerce, the Cot ton Exchanges, the Commercial Clul , and the Revenue and Road Commission CTS, to pass on the matter of the pun chase of the Bienvllle waterworks AC ton was deferred until next Wednesda
 night.
 Alderman Moore resigned and wa
 elected keeper of the powder magazin
 at salary of $1, 900 per annum. Council
 man Brown voted against this actior
 giving it as his opinion that such
 burden should not be imposed upon tn
 taxpayers of Mobile.
 P. B. Dorian, Tax Collector of Mobil
 County left this morning for Welsh. La
 where he Is interested in oil develop
 ment