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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
SOME ONE IN THE CELLAR.
A New Lead in the Burdick Murder
 Mystery.

Buffalo, N. Y, March 1.-The authori- ties have learned that Mrs. Edwin L.. Burdlck had assigned a portion Of the insurance held by her husband. In the first place, it is said half Of the estimated SZoOOO was made payable to the children. Less than one-half of the original written in Mrs. Burdicks favor, prOOably SlU,0U, was in small policies. and 1t IS sad a DOT tion of this was assigned by Mrs. BurdicK to her husband. The assigned policies there upon became part of hIs estate. All she Will receive from his estate is her dover in one-thlrd of his realty and the small amount of insurance made payable to her that she did not assign. I ne authorities will not say whether the assignment was made before or after the divorce proceed ings were begun.
 The inquest in the Burdick murder case will not begin this afternoon until 9 O clock. The district attorney declined to say this morning who would be the first witness. but as from the outset he has been questioning the members of the Burdick household, and as Mrs. Burdick is the only one familiar with or conn -cted with the house who has not been on the stand, 1t is presumed she will be the flrst witness.
 In his examination of Margaret Mur- ray and Mrs. Huil last saturday, the district attorney laid particular stress upon his questions relative to persons in the Burdick cellar on the morning of the murder. Miss Murray testified that she knew of no one in the cellar except Miss Koenig, another of the servants, and Alfred Brookman, an elderly man who al times had cared for the furalce in the Burdick home Mrs. Hull made 10 men ton of having been in lhe cellar Brook man was called in ny Mss koenig to attend the furnace.
 Brookman is said to have made a state ment to the police hat he heard the voices of a man and NJman m the cellar and that he recognized the vtice of the woman. but not that p' th" mah. This couple talked in low tone Brookman is quoted as saying that when he took up a shovel the man said, What's that?" in quick tone. as though he wsre startled: "Oh, that is only the man who takes care of a furnace They talked for a moment more and then went up stairs. Brookman said he had oeen told that Mir. Burdiek was sick and had sup posed the man was a doctor
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
TUSCALOOSA GRAND JURY.
Recommends Immediate Construction
 of New Court Housa

oI NeW court House.
 Tuscaloosa, March 17.-(Special)-The grand jury which has been in session here for the past week has adjourned. During the session 116 cases were docket ed. 190 witnesses examined and S6 true bills found. The jail was visited by the jury and found to be in a good condition, there being no complaint from any of the inmates. The poor house was also visited and found to be in fairly good condition, with the exception of its being rather crowded.
 A great increase of homicides on the part of negroes was noted which was at tributed to the carrying of concealed weapons. The County roads were found to be in deplorable condition, due to the recent heavy rains. The County court house was carefully examined and found to be inadequate for the needs of the growing County and it was advised that new one be built immedia tely.
 That Tuscaloosa is growing very stead- fly and that the need for new and up to date buildings is being felt almost every day shows the rapid progress that she is making. Three handsome structures that will probably be built within the next few months are a new County court house. government building and four story steel front structure to be occu- pied by the Leland Hardware Company. At a recent meeting of the stockholders of the Allen and Jemison Company, it was decided to tear away portion of the present structure and in it's place erect a building facing Greensboro Avenue and Seventh Street. It is to be four stories high, SOx160 feet and to be equipped with two electric elevators.
 The funeral services of John F. War ren. whose death occurred yesterday, were conducted at Christ Church this morning at 10 o'clock by the Rev S. R. McGlohon, the interment being in Green wood cemetery. The Masons attended the funeral in a body.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18


 "she said; How could anybody have the heart to rob these little children of their father?' ''
 Did you have any suspicion as to who might have killed him?' "No. sir
 Was there anything about Mrs. Hull's actions that attracted your attention?' Nothing except that she appeared to be suffering from shock and to be in se- we're mental agony"
 Did you form any opinion as to who committed this murder?' asked District Attorney Coatsworth.
 Had Theory of Crime. "Yes sir "When?'
 Right after leaving the house that day"
 '1s 1t an opinion based on information or upon supposition?'
 Upon both."
 You have some informationp" Yes, sir"
 Are you sufficiently satisfied that your opinion is correct to state whom you think the murderer wasp "I think SOL
 Well. who was hep Arthur R. Pennell. or some hired as- sassin."
 What makes you think Pennell killed himr'
 "All circumstances lead me to that conclusion. I am satisfied that the mur- der grew out of the divorce proceedings" Do you know whether Pennell was in Burdick's house that night?" T do not
 Do you know whether he had a key to Burdick's home?" No"
 "Did you ever publicly accuse Pennell until after he died?' 'I do not know when first expressed that opinion.'
 Do you know of any reason while the members of the Burdick family should want the case reported as suicide?" No. sir
 Have you any reason to believe that anybody in the house had any reason for seeking to shield the murderer?" asked Justice Murphy. "No, sir"
 Have you any reason for believing that anybody in the house not in collu- sion with the murderer should want to prevent the police from getting informa- ticn?"
 No. sir"
 The inquest was adjourned until tomor- row afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
FOR PRIMARY
CENTRAL COUNCIL WILL MEET
 TONIGHT.
Montgomery's Democratic Committee Will organize-May Adopt Rules and Regulations-25S Votes
 Registered on Second Day.

The Central Council, the Democratic Committee of the city of Montgomery VIII hold It's first meeting tonight at 7:3O o'clock in preparation for the approach ing municipal primary. The meeting will be held at the office of Colonel Charles P. Jones on North Perry Street. With the Council rests the decision as to the rules and regulations for the city pri- mary.
 The Council will name the date on which the primary is to be held and it primary shall or shall not be held The Council was selected at the last city election two years ago to have charge of this primary. Since then there has been no call for it's service and no meeting has been held.
 There are twelve members of the Coun- ell two being elected from each ward. Colonel Charles P. Jones was President of the old Council which retired two years ago and as President of the old Council he issued the call for tonights meeting at which he will preside The Council 1t Is thought. will only organize and fill the three vacancies which have occurred since it's election. The rules ana regulations for the primary may be decided upon at a later meeting.
 It is confidently predicted that the Council will decide fer a majority pri- mary. that is, that the two highest can uldateS for Mayor shall go into a second race in case neither receives a majority of the votes in the first race. The candi- dates for Mayor are making the race as if assured that there will be q second race. The most sangune friends of any of the mayoralty candidates do not pre- dict a majority for their candidate in the first race in which there are seven candi- dates.
 Yesterday was the second day of the city registration. As on the first day the registration was unusually heavy. Yes terday as on Monday there was a steady stream of applicants for registration at No. IF North Perry Street. The regis trars, Messrs. Faber and McTyeire spent a very busy day
 At the close of the days registration 25S voters had registered The total reg istratlon for two days amounts to the large total of 517. It is generally agreed that about 2.0a0 voters will register in the two weeks during which the registra- tion books are open. In two days one fourth of the total number of voters have been registered.
 At the close of each days registration list of the voters registered is furnished each of the candidates for Mayor. No speculatOr ever scanned the stock reports closer than the mayoralty candidates and their managers look over the registration
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
NEGRO USES A RIFLE
KILLS HIS CHILD AND A WHITE
 FARMER.
Shot Andrew Bowling, His Wife and Two Children-Believed to Have Become Mentally Deranged.
 Occurs Near Clayton.

Clayton. March 17.-(Special.) )-William Cooper, a negro employed on the farm of Andrew Bowling. near White Oak Springs, tried to shoot his wife early this morning and when interfered with by one of his children shot the child to death. In pursuit of his wife, who had fled in terror. Cooper went to the home of MT. Bowling where he supposed she had taken refuge. When MT. Bowling appeared at the door Cooper shot him dead and then began firing indescrimi- nately into the house. Mrs. Bowling was shot in the stomach and will proba- bly not recover. two of the Bowling children were also wounded and one of them will probably die. Sheriff Caraway and posse went to the scene of the trouble as soon as news of the killing reached here and arrested the negro and lodged him in jail here. The theory that the negro is crazy has probably saved him from the indignation of an enraGed public sentiment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
CHILD LABOR LAW VIOLATED.

A New York exchange says that "in 26O7 New York factories the child labor law is violated"
 It is true all laws are sometimes violat- ed but 1t is hoped in Alabama the same element that fought to secure law to pro tect children will work to see that the law is not dead letter.
 The exchange in commenting says:
 Regarding child labor the Commission CT says that the motive to use child la bor does not seem to lose strength, and constant care is needed to secure com pliance with the law.
 Last year the inspectors found chill dren illegally employed in 2.607 factories.
 Tn 214 factories they were either ilit- crate or under the legal age GA years). The total number of children under Is years legally employed was 16 750. This Is the largest number recorded since 1891.
 Albany, March 15.-The State Factory Inspectors inspected in New York City lase>year 16,1H factories, issued 1O,601 per mits to children to work and inspected l5,0OO tenement houses and work shops State Labor Commissioner John McMaCk- in alleges that the force employed is too small and overwoTked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
HIGH HoNoRs FOR
 AMERICAN GIRL

High honors have been accorded to beau tiful Dr. Annie G. Lyle of San Francisco, who has been connected with the Johns Hopkins Medical School. She has been appointed assistant to pr. Esrech of the University of Vienna, and will shortly sail to take up her new duties.
 Professor Esrech is one of the most noted of European specialists in diseases of children, a subject to which Dr. Lyle although young, has devoted much re- search:~
 Dr. Lyle is a native of California. Her father. who died several years ago, was prominent broker.
 Miss Lyle came into prominence in Cali fornia last summer as the heroine of an accident to the Cazadero stage, when the horses ran away and injured several of the passengers. She tore her skirts into handages and with her knowledge of sur gery rendered much aid.-Commercial Ap- peal.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
SHOT THROUGH WINDOW
ATTEMPT ON THE LIFE OF MET
 CALF LETCHER.
Well Known Young Farmer of Cross Keys Seriously Wounded--A Negro Youth is Held
 on Suspicion.

Iuskegee. March H.-(Special. )-News mas just reached here of the attempt to assassinate Metcalf Letcher at his home at Cross Keys last night about g o'clock
 While at supper MT. Letcher was shot from the window with a shot gun loaded with No. shot, the load taking effect in his neck and side of his face and shat tesing glass of milk which he was holding to his mouth.
 The wounded man was alive when last heard from and hopes are entertained for his recovery. though his condition is serious.
 Deputy Sheriff Mcbride has gone to Cross Keys to arrest negro boy who is held on suspicion of having committed the crime.
 Young Mir. fletcher is a well known farmer and merchant of Cross Keys and a son of Dr. Letcher, a prominent physi- married and is we'll thought of by all who know him.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
MISERY LOVES COMPANY.

Macaulay said: The Puritans hate bear-baiting. not because it gives pain to the bear, but because it gives pleasure to change. may be seen in many morose, melancholy, soured souls in Christian churches today. We have those who can- not smile at the antics of young children, who never relax their stern gravity at the recital of humorous story and who would rather die than let go hearty laugh in presence of the most ludicrous situation. Their religion has stuck in' like an arrested case of measles. They dislike to see people enjoy themselves. Their enjoyment lies in seeing everybo about them miserable as themselves.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
A SUBSTITUTE FOR THE BIBLE.


 A Boston paper, advocating the ideas of Freethinkers, skeptics, infidels, etc., re- gently called on it's constituency to name some book or suggest some principle of ethics as proper substitute for the old Bible. The answers came back numer- ously and in lively fashion. One consid- cred that Walt Whitmans Leaves of Grass" would be an able substitute-a book which we think is interdicted from passing through the United States mail confessedly an obscene production. An other suggested "A scientific encyclopedia of Huxley, Darwin, Tyndal and Herbert Spencer" Yet another thought that as an admirable substitute we might have the "Precepts of the Seven Sophists'' collab- orated with the works of Zoroaster Zeno, Homer and Buddha. The diversity of views shows the entire intangibility and nothingness of the freethinking contingent of America. They are iconoclasts in the realm of morals, quick to tear down but never ready to build up and so correspond in that realm to the anarchists and social istS in tho political field.-An Exchange
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
STORY FROM EUFAULA.
Cooper Called Bowling to Door and
 Fired Upon Him.

Eufaula. March It. Special )-Andrew Bowling, prominent farmer who resides near White Oak. and his two sons were shot by negro this morning.
 Bowling died from the effects of his wounds this evening. One of his sons was shot in the arm and the other in the side. Both will recover.
 William Cooper. a well known negro in the neighborhood appeared to be mentally unbalanced yesterday. and this morning he seized Winchester and at tempted to shoot his wife and ,hI:dr'n who escaped by running.
 He then went some distance to Dowl- ing's home, called him u the door, and fired. the bullet entering his breast As each of his sons came to the door to ascertain the trouble they were pierced by a bullet.
 Bowling is well known and highly es- teemed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
OLD FILES RECEIVED.
Copies of Franklin Enquirer Sent to
 Capatol.


 The State Department of Archives and History received yesterday from Profes- sor ". $. Jones of Memphis, Tenn, a bound volume containing the first three years issue of the Franklin Enquirer published at Tuscumbia
 In the volume are contained copies of lishment March 13. 1924 to No. IS Volume 3 of the paper issued January 19, 1927.
 The paper was founded and published by Richard B. Brickell father of the late Chief Justice R, C. Brickell of the Ala bama Supreme Court. In the first year of its existence the paper appears to have been sold to Robert W. Briggs who changed its name to The Tuscumhian." ."
 The papers are in good state of pre- servation. The volume Is a most valua- ble contribution to the Department of Archives and History containing as 1t does a contemporary account of happen ings in Alabama in one of the early periods of it's history, ripe with the promise of future greatness of the State.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
A LENTEN TEA

MT. and Mrs. G. Halls Janney entertain ed informally last evening at a Lenten tea.
 The table was beautifully decorated with spring fiowers-violets and yellow jas mines being most in evidence.
 Bridge whist was the form of entertain ment.
 The guests were Mrs. Philippa Stratford, Misses Mary Seibels Ball. Kate Birch and Frances Patteson, Messrs. J. P. O'Connor, J. I. Mckinney, w. w. Lodge, Arthur Jones and Sanderson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
nr Bass Dead.

Wilmington. x. C., MarcS 17.-AGvices from Tarboro. N. C., state that pr. II. T. Bass of thet city, who was shot yes terday by Dr. J. NJ. Baker diad there this morning as the result 6f his wound. Dr. Baker is in custody, pending the yer dict of a coroner's jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
Death of Mrs. J. M. Langston.

Centerville March Cspecial)- Annie E. Langston wife of Prof. J. Mad ison Langston of the Lineviile College died here yesterday afternoon at o'clock of consumption. She was about 47 years of age and was highly esteemed and be- loved by all who knew her. The remains were Inferred in the cemetery here this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
Qn0
 SOCIETY.
CBY MRS. J. M. de coTTEs,

guest of her son, Mir. J. S. Dowdell. Mrs. Dowdeil Is the President of the Woman s missionary Society of Alabama. She has Just held a most successful meeting in Mobile, and is doing a great work, Mrs. Dowdell Is one of the noblest and most remarkable women in the State. She ia prliiIant mentally and so successfully has she filled the executive office of the Ala pama Women's Missionary Society that TOT twenty-five years the members have not permitted her to resign from the posi- ton. P0S-
 Miss Lucy Fort of Tuskeeee. who has been visiting Miss Mittie Ellen Ashley has gone to Union Springs to spend a few days with friends. After which she will return and spend a few days with Miss Ashley before going home.
 Mrs. George Evans wife of the General Manager of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, with party of friends. passed through Montgomery last night en route to Evergreen, from which place she will go on to New Orleans.
 Mrs: William JoEes of Birmingham. with ner two children is the guest of her mother, Mrs. l.. A. Jones at her home on Goldthwaite Street. She was called to the city by the extreme illness of her aunt, Mrs. Henry.
 MT. Mortimer Meyer entertained thirty friends at dinner on Monday evening in celebration of his Fist birthday The table decorations were green and white.
 Mrs George K. Ingram and Mrs. c. w. Scruggs Of Birmingham are visiting their sister. Mrs. A. J. Brame, at l21 Hoicombe Street.
 Mrs. I. A. Kent and family of Pratt vile spent the day in the city, guests of MT. and Mrs. s. B. Kent of West End. 
 Mrs. Richard Hobbie has gone to Troy to visit her mother. Mrs. J. M. Hender- son. She will be absent several weeks.
 The Memphis Commercial of Sunday contained a pretty picture of Miss Flor ence Wilhoyte of Sheffield, Ala
 Mrs. Pelham Agee of Anniston Is the guest of her sister. Mrs. A. s. Knowles at her home on Perry Street,
 Mrs. Henry Vandiver of GreenvilIe is visiting her mother, Mrs. Virgin, at her home on Wilkinson Street.
 Miss Agnes Carr returned Monday even ing from Birmingham. where she has been visiting for several weeks.
 Miss Beatrice Boggan of Birmingham is the guest of Miss Agnes Carr at her home on Court Street.
 Miss Carrie Beale has returned from visit to Mobile, where she has been for the past several weeks.
 Mrs. John V. Smith and daughter, Miss Carrie Smith will go to Pensacola this morning.
 Mrs. F. B. Bowie of Wheeling, w. Va, Is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. P. Stout.
 Mrs. Lila Gordon has gone to Hous- ton. Texas, to visit her relative, Mrs. Ashe.
 The No Name Club will meet this morning with Mrs. F. J. Flowers
 Miss Salle Halls has returned from a visit to friends in New Orleans
 Mrs. G. R. Hannon has returned from visit to friends in Mobile.
 Mrs. Mary McGreger Anderson has gone to Texas to visit her son.
 Miss Norman Williams is visiting at her home in Clayton.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
TWAIN HISTORIAN OF
 CHRISTIAN SCIENTISTS.
An exchange says:

An exchange says:
 Mark Twain is still hammering the Christian scientists. so called He says he will soon he the accredited historian of that modern lunacy. Recent dispatches from Boston says that Mrs. Eddy's sister lately died from cancer. but that her treatment cured a drunkard Mrs. Eddy herself will die one of these days like any other common mortal. If sine can cure drunkards, however, she ought to live for ever
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
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Mrs. Louis Grunewald of New Orleans is the guest of her granddaughter, Mrs. A: J. Conroy. Misses Ruby and Josephine FIanner of Milwaukee, sisters of Mrs. Conroy, are also her guests. The Grune- wald name is one of the best known in New Orleans, and one of the most highly respected. Mir. and Mrs. Conroy are re- cent corners to Montgomery, having re- moved here in December. They reside in the home on Monroe Street recently yacat- ed by MT. and Mrs. Harry Shanks
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
Circus in Tuskepee.

John H. Sparks's circus is in town and gave two performances today Few per sons are in town from the country. as the roads are in bad condition and unfit for travel.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18
ORGANIZE AT HUNTSVILLE.
The Retail Grocers Band Themselves
 Together.

Huntsville, March 17.-(Special) )-The retail grocers of Huntsville have organi- zed a branch of the National Retail Grocers' Association. Organizer G. J. organization of the Huntsville branch with a membership of forty-three The officers are J. P. Fuller, president: J. P King, first viee-president; Joseph Guscio, second vice president; A. D. Kirby. sec retary; T. A. Thurston. treasurer.
 MT. Williams departed today for De- catur Florence. Sheffield and Tuscumbia. He has recently organized branches of this association in Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Virginia and expects to the Southern States.
 The New York Alabama oil Company, which has begun drilling a 1000 foot oil tioned the aldermen to grant them the free water privilege. Such privileges have been given new industries and the oil prospectors claim 1t should be given them since their success will mean so much to Huntsville.
 The spring blowing In this section has been delayed to an unusual extent and the farmers are complaining over the prospects of the season. Rains have been almost continuous since the early days of February and full week of sunshine will be required to put bottom lands in con- dition for blowing.
 Thomas 1T. Drake of the Big Cove. and Miss Ora Strong of Meridianville, eloped to this city Sunday afternoon and were married at the residence of Mrs. Davis, Rev. s. P Pryor officiating. The bride ia a daughter of Robert Strong. promi- nent planter. The match was opposed by the brides father.
 Emmet Gustis, a negro wanted in Fayetteville for gambling. was arrested by the police in this city yesterday morn ing and was taken back to Fayetteville last night. The negro had said he would resist arrest, but he was taken without difficulty.
 Dr. W. H. Esslinger of Milan, Jackson County. and Miss Ethel Greene, daughter of MT. P. NJ. Greene. were married at the home of the bride near Ryland Rev. W. R. Beale officiating. A large party of friends attended the wedding.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-03-18

that under the new Constitution his term will not expire until three years from next November. Inasmuch as the office Is very important one, many eX- press the belief that the Governor will not act on the matter without informing himself as to the wishes of the people.