The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-09-25
CRUSHED BY WHEELS
STERLING rHRowER KILLED AT
 MOBILE.
Missed His Footing and Fell Under Freigght Car, His Body Being Horribly Mangled-News
 of Gulf City.


 Mobile. Sept. 2-(Special. )-sterling Thrower, a well known young white man, met a horrible death this afternoon at 2:30 in the Louisville and Nashville yards. Throwef had only recently accepted position as switchman and in attempting to get on the foot board of switch engine No. s2s. missed 1t. His foot was caught by a freight car and his body pulled on the rail-
 Two wheels passed over the entire length of his person, crushing and mang- ling him in a most frightful manner. He was a son of Justice Freemont Thrower and was about 30 years old. He leaves a wife. his parents and several sisters and brothers. The young man was quite pop ular in the city.
 Henry Lamb. a former keeper of . sa- loon in this city. and we'll known about town, at . late hour last night was ap- prehended by Chief of Police Case and Detective Lacey on telegram from Chief of Police GLnther of Louisville, Ky, the telegram stating that Lamb was wanted in that city for obtaining money by false pretense.
 Lamb. when seen this morning. stated that the amount Involved in the alleged complaint was about $1Oo. He says that
 
 last, he had drawn a draft on his mother for that amount, and had 1t cashed by a saloon keeper in that city. The draft was turned down by his mother and the arrest followed. This morning he tele- graphed to Louisville and asked if the money was made good at this end if the complainant would withdraw the charge. A favorable answer was received. the amount named and costs were paid and Y.annh was felea from cuatoHv
 At 5:10 o'clock this afternoon, Joseph Bohn attempted to light a gasoline stove in his residence northeast corner of Cleveland street and Davis avenue when an explosion occurred. His clothing was ignited and he rushed into the yard, threw himself on the ground and suc- ceeded in extinguishing the flames, but not until his hands and arms were very seriously burned.
 The house, in the meantime, was blaz- ing and the fire department was called. The interior and roof of the building was destroyed together with considera- ble furniture. An outhouse was also burn ed. The damage is heavy.
 The annual meeting of stockholders of the Southern oil and Chemical Company took place this afternoon. Directors were l. IL. Minto. F. A. Cirlot, o. M. Gordon, Leon Schwarz. W. G. Ward and H. S. Greno. Leon Schwarz was reelected secretary and treasurer, and J. J. Malonee, super intendent of the works. Owing to the absence of two of the directors, the cleo tion of the other officers was deferred until next week.
 H. C. Risdun of Washington. D. C.. ar- vtvyaI t4 An,, .~l afternoon held a conference with the di- rectors of the Commercial Club relative to establishing furniture factory in Mobile. MT. Risdun having previously familiariZed himself with conditions here, stated that this is the best location for establishing such an enterprise in the South. The directors will confer further with MT. Risdun and 1t is thought a plant to cost $50.00O will be arranged for.
 At 8 o'clock last evening, at the resi- dence of the parents of the bride, Jus tice G. Kreumpel united in marriage in the presence of many friends, James Ga bel. a popular conductor of the Mobile Light and Railroad Company's electric car lines. and Miss Etta Creel, a charm ing young woman. The couple received many handsome and valuable presents. The attendants were Willie Mantouffel
  A reception followed and refreshments were served.
 Owen Buchanan reported to police headquarters that some time during last night a person forced an entrance into the cabin of the barge Hopper, lying at the foot of Beauregard Street, and stole a Winchester rife, and a box of cart ridges. Sneak thieves on the river front are getting numerous.
 At 10 o'clock this morning a genuine surprise was sprung in Jewish circles when Judge. Jules E. Afford united in marriage Sam Rochotsch and Miss Diana Solomon. The groom Is a popular em- ploye of Pollock & Bernheimer, and his bride is one of the best known young ladies of the city.
 October 4 a large class of candidates will be initiated into Mobile Council, No. 666. Knights of Columbus. A large dele- gation of Knights from Montgomery, Bir- mingham. New Orleans and Pensacola are expected to be present and assist in the initiation.
 The hobo clement is beginning to make its way in this direction. Nine of the first batch were rounded up at an early hour this morning on the river front and sent to police headquarters. They will remain in ths city ten days each.
 Misses Alice Gum and Lorena Bedsole, after an extended and enjoyable visit to Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Joiner at Fair hope and Mobile, have returned to their home in Thcmasville.
 Hon. c. Lawrence Lavretta returned this morning from French Lick Springs. accompanied by Mrs. Lavretta and their children. the latter having spent the summer there.
 MT. and Mrs. Harold F. Bayhi and daughter are in the city. guests of MT. and Mrs. E c. Young. at their home. No. 657 South Wilkinson Street.
 About midnight last night some one fired pistol shot into the residence of Mace Prichard on Cont Street. No one was struck by the bullet.
 Battery A. Alabama State Artillery, is caled to make muster tomorrow night at their armory, by order of Capt. Joseph H. Norville.
 Walter Neison of this city, today filed petition ir bankruptcy in the limited States Court, his liabilities being SPA with no assets.