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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
WOODS WERE FULL
OF STOLEN TURKEYS

MULLICA HILL. n. J.. Nov. 1S.-
County Clerk Ridgway has d fine flock
of Thanksgiving turkeys. and this fact
leads him to give thanks in advance.
But he came near losing them yesterday
morning, when thieves attacked his
coops 1t was along about 4 O'Clock.
when he was awakened by a noise in the
yard. He noticed tracks leading to the
woods, and aroused his household. The
tracks were followed to the woods.
Huddled together he found two dozen
of his turkeys. and as he led them back
home he encountered many more that
had evidently been released by the rob
bers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18

VENTS BODY BURNED,
hOUNTAINEERS THINK
Theory Advanced That Avengers Cast
It Into a Blazing Coke
Oven.

RICHMOND. Va, Nov. 1S-A large
number of persons at Big Stone Gap Of
fer startling but plausible solution Of
tho disappearance Of Wentz, the young
Philadelphia millionaire based upon tive
unwritten laws of the Kentucky noun
taineer. one that If he kills his victim
from ambush he never touches the
body. and the ether. IAN eye for an
eye"
Last summer a wounded mountaineer
was treated in a hospital maintained by
the Wentz interests, and after remain
tng there a few DAYS he disappeared
mysteriously His friends, not receiving
a satisfactory explanation OF his disap-
pearance, concluded that ne had been
killel and his body placed in one of the
blazing coke ovens belonging to the
Wentz interests.
The solution offered of young Wentz' S
disappearance is thai these noun
taineers found him in a lonely spot and
did to him what they believed the Wentz
Hospital authorities had done to their
friend
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TO SUE ]. P. MORGAN
FOR PROFITS ON STEEL
Trust Stakeholder Will Demand That
Corporation Get Bond Issue
Benefits

NEW YORK. Nov. 1s.-Preliminary
steps were taken Yesterday by a large
stakeholder in the United States Steel
Corporation to bring suit either against
J. F. Morgan & Co. or the United States
Steel Corporation. or bOsiL
He viii demand that the profits made
daily by Morgan & Co. out of the S250.
100000 sinking bond issue be turned into
the treasury of the trust instead of int
the private Golfers of the Morgan syndi-
cate.
Morgan & Co. as managers of the
syndicate. are making immense sums
daily by buying the preferred stock
around 81 in the market, converting ii
into bonds and disposing of the latter
around &c. at a profit of SIS on every
share dealt in.
1t has been estimated that within TIE
last three weeks MorSaa & Co. have
bought fully 100000 SHARES IF the pre-
ferred in this way. This would mean 4
profit of s., 900. 900.
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WITNESS WAS CONCEALED
BEHIND BRlST0M'S DESK

CINCINNATI Nov. 1S-Joseph 7.
Watson, secretary Of Fourth Assistant
Postmaster General Bristow, was one of
the principal witnesses yesterday in the
trial of d. V Miller. CT Terre Haute,
formerly an assistant attorney in the
Postofhce Department at Washington,
and J. NJ Johns. Of Rockville, Ind, for
an alleged conspiracy To extort brides.
Watson testified that he was concealed
behind Bristow's desk al the time Miller
was first confronted with the charges re
gardlng the rulings for John J. Ryan
K Co. turf commissioners. to continue
the use of the mails. Watson read his
stenographic notes of the questions pro-
pounded.
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De Wits KICK TEXT
FOR PASTORS SERMON

PRINCETON. n. J.. Nov. 1S.-At The
theological seminary yesterday, in lee
ture before the students. the Rev. DR..
David J. Burrell. OF New York. a Yale
graduate. paid a warm tribute to Capt.
John De Witt. of Princetens champion
football team. Illustrating the need of
making haste. and yet being deliberate
in thought, he said:
THE great YaIe-Princeton football
game last Saturday was won by Prince
ton because of the Princeton captain.
Seeing that haste must be made. there
being only two minutes left TO play, he
kept a cool head and after the free
catch deliberately placed the ball in a
position where he could kick the goal.
Then he sent it straight over the bar
and the game vert to Princeton
Young men, be in haste, but act de-
liberately. That IS. waste no time"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
DRUGGED HOUSEHOLD,
THEN ROBBED HOUSE

STAFFORD. Del, Nov. 1S.-When
George W. Phillips. of this city, awoke
yesterday morning he was surprised al
not hearing the voices of his children a.
usual. and he noticed that the house
generally was unusually still with
much trouble he awoke his wife On
little table near the children's bed MI
Phillips saw a s-zIall phial which was
labeled Lemon" Extracting the cork
and smelling the contents he at once
recognized the pungent vapOr OF chlorO-
form The entire household had been
drugged while they slept, and the house
haC been robbed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
TORPEDO BOATS READY
FOR I5,OO0-NILE TRIP
Tiny Craft to Sail for Philippines, Will
Rendezvous at Hampton
Roads.

NORFOLK. Va. Nov. 1s.-The notiIla
OF torpedo boats which has been ordered
ON voyage of 5000 miles, to the Phil
ippines. FOR patrol duty along the island
coast, will sail from the navy yard for
Hampton Roads today, where the boats
viii await the arrival of their convoy.
the auxiliary cruiser Buffalo.
The boats viii make frequent stops
on their voyage 10 Manila 10 replenish
their coal bunkers and take on supplies.
Navy officers and others will watch
the long trip of the small craft with
interest. as doubt has been expressed in
some circles of the ability of the boats
to cross several oceans in safety.
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DREYFUS MAY BE RETIRED
By COURT OF CESSATION

PARIS. Nov. 1s.-Henri Rochefort, IN
an interview yesterday. is quoted as
saying he understands Dreyfus win be
retired before the court OF cessation.
which. he predicts. Will quash the yer
dict OF the Rennes court-martiai, and
that Dreyfus viii then be rehabilitated
IN his rights Capt Alfred Dreyf'ls.
whose case furnished for three years
the overshadowlng issue in French poll
tics. was convicted, in 1894. by a secret
court-martial. of having sold or given
military secrets to a foreign power, pre-
sumably an enemy Of France.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
READING SAVINGS FUND
RUN LASTED ALL DAY

Pleading, Pa. Nov 1S-More than
SlOO.e0 was Withdrawn from the saw
ings department of the Pennsylvania
Trust Company yesterday by clamOring
depositors. who filled the banking
house in this city during the greater
portion of business hours. and who
steadfastly ignored the assurances of
President George Brooke and other Of
ficers that the institution was solvent.
A false report, attributed TO a Reading
Railway employee. who had S400 in the
savings department. is held responsible
for Yesterdays excitement. The bank
paid all depositors promptly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
COL. ROBERT M. SANDS
DIES IN MOBILE, ALA.

MOBILE. Ala. Nov. 1S-Col. Robert
NJ Sands. one of the most prominent
surviving officers of the Confederacy,
died last night He was 70 years old.
Colonel Sands was born in Tampa
Bay. Fla, and was the son Of Richard
NJ. Sands L. S. A. Colonel Sands en-
tered the COnfederacysas commander of
the Mobile CadSts. He was promoted
for gallantry, and at the close OF the
war he was commanding officer of the
Third Alabama Infantry. He was past
commander Of Raphael Semmes Camp,
United Confederate Veterans
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
SAYS CHICKEN COOP
Is NOT A HENH0USE

COLUMBUS, Nov. 1s.-The Ohio su-
preme court drew fine distinction yes
ter5ay between a henhouse and a chicken
coop. A prisoner had been convicted OF
stealing s. worth of chickens. That was
not deried- But he took them from q
structure that was asserted by the State
10 be p house within the meaning of
the statute OF burglary. The supreme
court held that il was not "A house, but
a coop, and hence the culprit was not
guilty OF burglary
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
NO PARTY DISUNI0N,
IRISH LEADER SAYS

DUBLIN, Nov. 18.-John Redmond
cabled to former Representative Fin
merry. OF Chicago. yesterday as fol-
lows: THE rumors of disunion in the
party are absolutely unfounded, ireland
hopes William o Brien will withdraw
his resignation. Meetings of the party
and the directory will be held next
week to. urge him to withdraw It. In
any case there is no danger whatever
of dissension. The land act viii speedily
settle the land question
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
T0NTINE INSURANCE
LIABLE TO GARNISHMENT

MILWAUKEE. Nov. 1s.-A decision
by the supreme court OF far-reaching
Importance viii make possible in future
garnishment of surplus on life insurance
policies at the time they arrive at ton
tine maturity. The decision is given in
the case of Ellison q Sons. of Phila-
delphia, against A. w. Straw. of Mil
waukee Judge Williams decided that
SURPRISES on life insurance policies are
properly subject to garnishment. and
the supreme court has affirmed the
ruling
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
THE NEWS OF GEORGETOWN

attend the twenty-third annual meet
ing of the league, to be held at Baiti-
more. Thursday and Friday. December
10 and IL. Invitations have been sent to
all organizations having the improve
ment OF public administration. in any
form. among their objects. The visit
ing delegates viii be rendered a ban
Quet by the Maryland association on
the evening of December II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
TWO WOMEN ENDED
THEIR LIVES TOGETHER

ROCHESTER,, Nov. 1S.-The bodies OF
two women. as yet unidentified. were
found in the Genesee River at BaIlantine
Bridge. three miles south Of this city.
yesterday morning II is not improbable
that the women were sisters. and that
they had agreed to end their lives 10,
gether. The bridge railing was marked
with mud. as if from their SHOES, and
the indications are that they climbed
over the railing and dropped into the
river. They left no letter nor mes
sage.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
DIR. BECKER IMPROVES.

DR.. Charles Becker, the druggist, OF
Wisconsin Avenue. Tenleytown. IS still
under treatment at the Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital, as the result of an ac-
cident last Friday night at the corner
of Thirty-secOnd and p Streets north
west 1t is thought that he will be
able to leave the hospital in a few days.
The names of the occupants of the au-
tomobile which knocked DR.. Becker
down, while crossing the street, have
not vet been ascertained.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
DRAGGED HER HUSBAND
FROM BLAZING BARN

LEBANON. Pa. Nov 1S.-Henry Ul-
rich. tenant farmer on the Simon Bow
man estate. north of Palmyra escaped
being burned TO death Monday night by
the her,ic act of his wife. who dragged
the unconscious form of her husband
from a barn which was rapidly being
consumed by fire. tIncendiaries had fired
the barn and Ulrieh, in attempting 70
save the horses. was kicked on the head
by one of the terrified animals
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
JEWS MAKE RUSSIANS
LOOK LIKE 80 CENTS

ST PETERSBURG. Nov 1.-THE
''NovOe Vremya' complains that the
Jews have obtained a monopoly OF the
fishing in the Amur River. The paper
says. The Russians. who are not 50
well financed, have been gradually GUST
ed. While the Russians are making
miserable catches, one JeNssh firm,
founded by an exile. recently caught
time"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
P00LR00M LICENSED
PROVIDED 1T MOVES

Assessor H H DarneilIe has grant
ed poolroom license to Thomas Re
wells at 11095z Twentieth Street north
went, upon the condition that he move
from his present location on or before
January 1. 1904. The license Is made re-
vocable at thr.t time The residents IN
the vicinity of the poolroom recently
protested against granting the proprie-
tor another license, but the assessor
thought best to give ReveIls an oppOT-
tunity to find other quarters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
R0XBURGHE AND BRIDE
START FOR EUROPE

NEW YORK, Nov. 18.-The Duke Of
RoXburghe and his bride. who was May
Goelet, sailed for Europe yesterday on
the Kaiser Wilhelm II. On the voyage
they Will occupy imperial suite No 2
which consists of FIVE rooms on the
forward promenade deck. The duke and
his bride arrived AT the pier only half
an hour before the ships sailing time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
GOT The CLOVER LEAF2

TOLEDO. Ohio. Nov. 1s.-There is a
general belief here that the Clover
Leaf, the only remaining independent
line running out of Toledo has been
purchased by the YanderbiIts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
ASKED 10 SEND DELEGATE.

The secretary of the Georgetown Citi-
zens' Association is in receipt of d let
ter from the National Civil Service Re
form League. of New York city. invit-
ing the association TO send delegates to
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18
: DR.. CZARRA

The Well-knOwn German Specialist,
81? SIXTH STREET N ".
10 years permanently located in Washingtou
City. His success in treating old and so-called
lncurable cases Is acknowledged by the public
and profession See testimonials at his ONCE.
RUPTURE permanently cared, without pain
or loss Of time. X-RAY for examination and
treatment. CURES cancer, structure, Varicocele,
skin blood poison, and private diseases quickly
for hfet me.
CONSULTATION FREE
ONCE hours-From 10 to 70 Ar and to pm
au14-d
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DO YOU NEED a LOAN?

Reasonable rates. Courteous treatment n,
delay. Life insurance policies bought and
loaned on. CHAS. A. BAKER. 1ll0 81. Room.
fo-l2. Phone 5I7. se24-tf
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MONEY TO LOAN.

MONEY To LOAN in sums of IS to $50 10
sEPH CAIN. 2S Pa. ave- NV, in fruit store.
nOl5-7-
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Personal.
Always Consult the Best.
PROF WEST cIaiFyoyani
NO " IL and Palmisi,

He is Endorsed by both press and public for
having more genuine clairvoyant power than any
life reader practicing this wonderful gift. When
others Try and fan 20 gain your desires, Prot.
West succeeds w;-h ease.
lie gives never failing advice on business,
travels. patents. law suits. speculations health.
family troubles. and tells If your friends are true
or false. reunites the separated General read
ing. soc. Offices. sos eth ST. NV. over Rudden's
furniture store. Hours. 9 am TO 9 pm il
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18

CHINA. JAPAN, HAWAII and PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS. via san Francisco, Close here daily
st $50 pm. up to Nov %, inclusive, for dis
catch per s. Gaelic tol.
HAWAII. via san Francisco, Close here daily
at 6.30 pm. Up to Vow D, inclusive, for dis
pstch per SIS Alameda (o)-
CHINA and JAPAN. via Vancouver and Ticto-
ria. B. c. Close here daily az $50 Pm up
10 Nov - inclusive, for dispatch per IS En-
press Of China Merchandise for the L. S Pcs
tai Agency at Shanghai, China, cannot be for
CHINA and JAPAiI. via Seattle, close here
daily at $50 pm up TO November 25. in
elusive, for dispatch per S. Riojun Maru (o)
Philippine ISLANDS. via san Frarcsscd.
close here daily at $50 pm. up 20 Nov &c II
elusive, for dispatch per T. s transport (0l-
TAHITI aad@MARQUEsAs ISLANDS. via san
Francisco. close here daily AZ $50 pm up u
Nov. 25. inclusive, fr dispatch Per SIS Mau
CHINA. JAPAN. HAWAII and PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS. via san Francisco, close here daily al
per So Hong Kong Maru (o)-
AUSTRALIA Except mails for West Austria
lia), NEW ZEALAND. NEW CALEDONIA. FIIi.
SAMOA and HAWAII via san Francisco. close
here daily az $50 pm. up 10 Dec. 5 inclusive
for dispatch Der SIS Ventura (ol-
AI'STR ALA Except mails for West Austria
lfa) FIJI ISLANDS and NEW CALED0NI a
specially addressed caly), via Vancouver an1
Victoria. B. c.. Close here daily al go Pm,
CHINA and JAPAN wa Tacoma, Close here
daily AT 6-Sc pm. mp 20 Dec. p, inclusive for
dispatch per SIS Shawmut to-.
NOTF-Mails for COCHIN CHINA are liz.
patched 70 New York. y. Y for connert;on
with European steamers
Unless otherwise addressed. WEST ATS.
TRAIIk " Ills VIII BE- dispatched via EUROPE
and those for NEW ZEALAND and ire
PHILIPPINE ISLANDS, via san Francisco. fssl
the quickest routes. Mails for the PHILIPPINE
ISLANDS specially addressed ssNia Europe" or
''Via Canada. must be prepaid at the foreign
rate Of postage Mails Tor HAWAII are dis
patched via San Francisco. Cal. exclusively
REGISTERED MAILS close at the NAN or.
FICE as follows: (R) At 6.S0 pm. same DAY;
(b) at l-A5 PIN same day; (c) at s,45 pa
same day; Cd 81 $50 am. same day; (e) az
5:A5 pm same day; % at 9.S5 q. NJ same dav:
th) II l:l5 pm same day, CD az s-G5 n
previous day. (o) az 2.2O an. same day
JOHN A. MERRITT. Postmaster
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FOR sALE-MIscELLANEoUs
HOLIDAY PIANO BARGAINS

ON 81 WEEKLY OR s. MONTHLY PAYMENT:
STEIN PIANO. .............-...S $50
ROSENCRAN1Z PIANO. ....---... 50
KNABE PIASO.................. $40
CHICKERING PIANO. S65
STEINWAY PIANO......-...-...SlOJ
Good secondhand Organs at $40, $50, so, etc
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-11-18

WASHINGTON, D. C.. P0sTOFFICE NOTICE
Should be read daily as changes may occur
at any time
FOREIGN NAILS ARE DISPATCHED to the
ports Of sailing Dolly, and the schedule q
Blessings Is arranged on the presumption Of
their uninterrupted overland transit. For the
week ending November p. 1903, The last con-
Meeting closes viii be made from the MAIN
OFFICE IS follow:
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COUNTESs Rim.

MAfE. CATHERINE. SOS 9TH St. nv. tells a
good fortune for > and 50 cents 20 anyone
bringing tins cd. Gives lnck nnll-fr
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am III
Mails FOR BELIZE, PUERTO CORTEZ ana
,rEMAIsA. by rail- TO New Orleans ana
thence via steamer. close here daily at lO.03
am. %, and 10 pm (h), the connecting closes
being on Mondays.
Mails for COSTA RIGA. by rail to New Or
leans and thence via steamer, close here daily az
1905 AR. IN, and 10 p.rl- (h), the copnectins
closes being on Tuesdays.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-09
Nomiuetions b a6e

The following officers were nominated
by the Builders and Traders Exchange
yesterday:
For president-A. Gartley and J. H.
Craig.
For first vice-president-J. H. Craig.
For second vice-president-W. w.
Hall.
For observation-disclosures Cation.
For directors-S. Stephenson, W. E.
Rowen, Jas. Mott, Jr., A. F. Clark, F. ].
Amweg. ]. Emmeluth, Thos. Sharp and
]. F. Bowler.
For inspectors of election-E. G.
Keen, A. F. Clark and Thos. Sharp.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-09
JAS. r MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER-
ADMINISTRATORS SALB.

BY ORDER OF THE ADMNISTRA-
tor with the will annexed, of the es-
tate of F. B. Auerbach, deceased, wilI
sell at Public Auction at my sales
rooms, Queen street. on Saturday, Janu-
airy 10th, 1903, at II o'clock noon:
100 shares of 81. May & Co., Ltd. ;"
par value 800 each; sold subject
to mortgage of $4,000
l Library of Worlds Great Classics
Editors and Artists Edition). This
includes 40 volumes costing $50.
Set is new in original packages.
1 Phaeton.
Surrey.
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For Sale.

One Palace" Organ, manufactured
by Loring and Blake Organ Co. of
Worcester, Mass. Double manual,
pedal bass, blow and foot pedal.
A splendid instrument, in good con-
dition. :
Instrument cost over $500.
VIII be sold at a bargain.
Can be seen at my Office, IS Queen
street.
JAS. F. MORGAN.
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JAS. F. MORGAN,
Auctioneef.
AT AUCTION
Household Furniture.
ON MONDAY, JANUARY IL,

AT 10 O'CLOCK A. NJ,
At the residence of Mr.. F. J. Russell,
1882 Anapuni street, near Wilder
Avenue, 1 will sell at Public Auction,
the entire Household Furniture COM
prising:
Bedroom Sets, Mattresses,
Book Case, Mosquito Nets
Oak and Ash Chiffoniers
Sideboard, Dining Table and Chairs,
Rockers, Crockery,
1 Garland Range,
Ice Box, Meat Safe, a.
Bed Linen, Lamps, Etc, Etc.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-09
REPUBLICANS ACT.

Some members of the Republican
executive committee met during the
day and at once decided to add their
influence to the weight of the combin-
ed commercial bodies, sending the fol-
lowing cable to NJ. A. Hanna at Wash
ington:
Republican organizations protest
against Federal supervision, and trans
fer of lepers from mainland.
I'VE insist on caring for our own
afflicted. 1t is our privilege and duty.
Republican party's pledge to this
policy won last election
"(Signed) ATKINSON,
Secretary"
Senator George R. Carter sent sew
eral messages to friends in power at
Washington. among them being mes
sages to Senators and heads of depart
ments, the principal one, however, be-
ing to the President of the United
States. as follows:
President Roosevelt, White House:
Republican majority impossible if
lepers from mainland. are sent here.
Natives object also to Federal control
OF their afflicted, while all classes take
pride in their care"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-09
JAMES F. MORGAN,
AUCTIONEER
For Rent

Premises Of MRS. s. w. LEDERER,
7S2 Kinau Street. Three large bed
rooms. parlor, dining room, pantry,
kitchen and bath. Large yard. Stables
and servants quarters.
Good drainage. On high side of street.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-01-09

Continued on Page 100
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1903-05-06

THE NEGRO SUFFRAGE CASE.

10 test case carried up by several
of the leading negroes of Alabama in
volving the validity of the new consti-
tuition of that state, by which they are
DISTINGUISHED, the United States SUI
preme court has just rendered decis-
ion dismisslng the appeal, which vir-
4ually sustains the Alabama constitu-
ton. Every effort to annul the dis
frapchising constitutions OF those
southern states which have taken the
right to vote from large majority OF
their colored citizens has failed, and
the assertion that the negro as voter
will soon disappear from the political
Geld j. rapidly becoming an accom-
plished fact.
In Georgia the negro is as free tC
vote as the white man, and the sentl
rnent in favor of taking the bal
lot from him is neither strong nol
influential. The white man and the
negro understand each other in this
state. and as long as the existing har
mOny prevails the latter will be secure
In all of his privileges.
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ITEMS FROM iENNINGSVILLE.

Near by and on the place of Mr.,
William Jennings live eleven white
families. There is store in the
midst, and they speak of calling the
place Jenningsvllle. Close by they
have Sunday school at Goss's academy
and sometimes preaching at Cottondale
school-house which Is not far away.
Rev. J. w. Neese preached to a
crowded house at Cottondale academy
last Sunday.
The people of Jenningsville are
farmers, and :hey know how to serve
good tables.
Mesdames Lula Kennedy and Kizzie
Hitler visited Mrs. Mary Jennings
Sunday.
Mrs. VIII Weaver is with her faith
err, who is i'll, near Buena Vista.
Mr.. Luther Hitler, who suffered a
long while, is slowly improving.
Elmore Jennings and Alva Kennedy
we're sin the push" Sunday.
Mrs. Holly, Jr., visited Mrs. Holly,
Sr, Sunday.