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The colored American., 1903-03-07
rr1r, GEORGE H. WHITE LAND AND
IMPROVEMENT COMPANY OF
CAPE MAY, N. J., AND THE TOWN
or WHITESBORO, CAPE MAY
COUNTY, IN A THRIVING CONDl-
TION.

IlON.
This Land and Improvement Com
many Of Cape May County, New Jersey
established a little over a year ago
nv congressman, Geo. n. White, OF
North Carolina, had a meeting OF con-
.iaorabIa interest in his law office, 6O9
2 street northwest, yesterday arter-
roon We understand the company
has seyenty-seven snares of stock, all
Of which were represented but three
shares. The president, Prof. Samuel
II Wick. of Wilson, n. c., the mucn-
talked-of Postmaster, was present anu
nrasided. The report OF the Secretary
and Treasurer disclosed the transac
tion of much business and SHOWS the
cornnany TO be in a thriving condl-
tiOn.
About 200 lots in the town of Whites
boro have been sold for the aggregate
snm of about $4,000. The collections
since the last regular annual meeting
aggregate something over S4.OOO. MT.
White the Secretary and treasurer,
ranOrted that some of the patrons had
commenced building on the premises
and recommended that the company
at a very early date, construct dh Ihi
for the accommodation of its members
and friends during the heated summer
months. The adVisibility of establish
ing a saw-min and brick factory was
also discussed. The company was very
much pleased with the work done by
it's Secretary, Treasurer and General
Manager. They will continue tC push
the sales of lots, the erection OF build
ings and many other improvements
which tend to develop a tiourlshlng
town in the near future.
Their have an abundance Of material
for cord wood and have already cut
something over seven hundred cords
Their colony now consists of about
twenty-five inhabitants and dozens OF
others are expected to come in as soon
as the spring opens. Carpenters,
brick masons and painters are kept
busy. This is an enterprise we'll worth
the favorable consideration and patron
age of our people. The management
is well known to the public and COM
mands the confidence and respect OF
all acquainted with those connected
with this project.
The colored American., 1903-03-07

results of your very valuab BILE medicine in
its effects in my case after repeated trials.
"First, it cured me of chronic bron-
chitis of fifteen years standing by using
two bottles of Peruna in January, 1894,
and no return of it.
"After 1 was cured of bronchitis had
la grippe every winter for several win
ters. But, through the use of Peruna,
it got gradually weaker in its severity,
until it dwindled down to mere stupor
for two or three days. Now the stupor
does not trouble me any more.''-O. II.
Perry.
A Congressman's Experience.
O House of Representatives.,
Washington, d. c..
Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen-'EI am more than satisfied
with Peruna, and find it to be an excel
lent remedy for the grip and catarrh. I
have used it in my family and they all
join me in recommending it as an excel
lent remedy"
Very respectfully,
George II. White.
If you do not receive prompt and satis-
factory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DIR. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case, and he will
be pleased to give you his valuable adj
vice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President of
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus o.
The colored American., 1903-03-07
1.-THE HIAWATHA CHORUS

Under the able direction OF ProI.
~ LAYTON. the finishing touches
'oi o-v he1ng put to this great COM
The colored American., 1903-03-07

The passage of the Jim Crow Dill
will be a great advertisement for the
I louisiana Purchase Exposition.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
JOHN O'FARRELL IS
CALLED To HIS
LONG REST
Brother-in- to Marcus
DAILY Passes Away at
Sacramento, Cal.

John O'Farrcll, widely known in this
section Of the state. where he lived for I8
years, died this morning at Sacramento,
Cal, from old age. He was especially
wel-known in Butte and Anaconda, in
which cities he had made his home. He
was a brother-in-law to the late Marcus
DAILY.
Mr.. OFarrcll had during his latter years
been in the habit OF spending his winters
in Southern California. The pleasant eli
mate made il much easier for one of his
advanced years to do SO. In the summer
however, he invariably came back to Butte.
In this city he was familiar figure.
Among the older residents he was especial
ly well known.
A short time ago ais son. Marcus O'Far-
rel died. A son, NJ. J. O'Farrell of this
city, and daughter, Sister Mary Victor
OF St. Mary's convent, Ind, survive him.
He was 70 years of age.
The body will be brought to this city for
burial. Arrangements for the funeral have
not yet been mace.
The news came to Butte by telegram
from Sacramento to NJ. J. O'Farrell, this
noon.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Wife of Murdered Man Testifies That When He Heard
of Her Wrong-Doing, He Allowed Her to Remain
in His House Over Night Inquest at Buffalo.

made an appeal on behalf of the children,
especially Marian.
MY God, Ed this must not be so. You
cannot be so cruel to us. You have been
generous; continue to do So" the letfer
continued.
Mrs. Burdck said she remembered hav-
ing written it. II was dated January ~,
1909.
That letter was sufficient to induce him
to return TO his home" queried Mr..
Coatesworth.
In response TO the inquiry Mrs. Burdick
said she had an interview with her hus-
band afterward at his Office. She asked
him to return TO his home. She said he
intended to.
And after that you continued to meet
Pennell ?"
81 do not remember"
why it was right after that that you
had all those candestine meetings, wasn't
ti"
Not right after that no."
But soon after?
well, he sought me constantly"
con what date was it when you jumped
out Of the window on Seventh street,"
December B."
What church did you 60 TO after that"
"The Church Of the Ascension"
What did Burdick say to you when
you returned home that night"
Il told him | had been to church. He
said he knew where | had been and he
asked me why did not let him in when
we knocked. | said | would have if
had known il was he. lie told me that
] would have to leave the house, and he
advised me to communicate with PEN
NELL Mrs. Burdick said. She saw PEN
nell that same night. She went to his
Office and Mr.. Burdck accompanied her.
II remained away for several days."
she continued, "and then went home. !
had another talk with Mr.. Burdick and
he told me that | might remain that
night"
He was very kind to you even theni"
"iIe was"
The witness admitted in reply to fur
ther questions, that the complaint in the
divorce suit was served on her the fol-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
ny ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Buffalo, March 24.-The inquest into
the murder of Edwin L. Burdck was re-
sumed in the police court before Justice
Murphy this morning. The widow of the
dead man continued her testimony, which
was begun yesterday.
People began to gather in front of the
police court at an early hour, and when
the doors opened a rush was made for
seats. AS oh yesterday, there was pre-
ponderance OF women in the courtroom.
When Mrs Burdick walked into court
the result of yesterdays ordeal was evil
denced in her pale and worn appear
ance.
There was on occasion about two years
ago when you and Mr. Burdick had quite
an alteration at your house, asked Mr..
Coatsworth when Mrs. Burdick had taken
her seat in the witness chair.
"Yes, sir" was the reply.
"And after that it was necessary for
him to wear piece OF court plaster on
his head?"
"No. sir"
Did you not at that time strike him
over the head with a chair 2"
II did not"
Did you at any time leave your family
after you returned from Atlantic City in
1901 and prior to December, Ioo2?"
mo, SIR"
Did Mr.. Burdicki'
mo. sir
Don't you recall a time in 1902 when
Mr.. Burdick left home and lived at the
Genesee hotel?"
mo, sir; he went out Of town carly in
1902 but returned again"
You received letter from your hus-
band from indianapolis in January, last
year,"
"Yes, sir
IL will read it: Received a letter today
from A. X. r.. of the contents of which
you are familiar ! shall decline TO have
an interview with him."
In that letter Burdick said he did not
intend to come home again. Mrs. Burdick
wrote letter in reply, in which she plead
ed with her husband not TO persist in his
determination to sue for divorce. She
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Constabulary Were Routed
When the Filipinos
Rushed.
TROOPS IN PURSUIT
Three Companies Will
Round Up the In
SurgentS.
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Manila, March 24.-The town of Surf
gao, in the northwestern part of the island
of Mindanao, which was captured Sun
day by the Ladrones, was relieved today.
The American officials and foreigners
were found to be safe.
Eighty Ladrones, led by ten escaped
convicts, participated in the attack on
Surigao. They had 20 rifles and 40
bolos and succeeded in surprising and
rushing the constabulary barracks and
stampeding the constabulary.
Inspector Clarke was killed at the first
rush. The Ladrones captured so rifles.
The American officials, the women and
foreigners sought refuge in the treasury
building, where Treasurer Killey, for
mer Indian scout, assumed command.
The defenders of the building were armed
with shotguns and refused the demand of
the Ladrones TO surrender. They held
out until the town was relieved today by
force of constabulary from Tacloban.
The Ladrones fed at the approach of the
constabulary.
Three companies Of United States in
fantry will reach Surigao and then prob
ably will start in pursuit of the Ladrones.
The government forces in Abay province,
island of Luzon, have established a con-
centration zone in the center of the prov
ince, ~ miles long and 10 miles wide
and have a series of detachments of troops
following the various Ladrone bands.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Hurled to Floor by Flying
Machinery-Lives Only
a Few Minutes.
RECENTLY MARRIED
Survived by Bride and His
Skull Was
Badly Mangled.

John Jewell was caught and his skull
crushed to pulp in a shalting at the
Burns concentrator this morning. The
young man had been married hut a short
time. Until fellow workman saw the
mangled body stripped naked by the whirl-
ing shaft nothing was known of the acci-
dent
Jewell was working at the jigs when the
fatality occurred. This was about 10 80
standing close 10 the shaiting. A mo.
ment later workman heard the sound Of
something falling. Turning he saw Jewels
body strike the floor n few ribbons Of
clothing iluttering about it, The man ran
20 the spot Jewell gasped couple Of
times and then was still.
The skull was crushed 10 small pieces
from the crown of the head TO the top of
the spinal column. The right arm was
broken at the wrist. Severe abrasions
along the left side and a wound on that
hip showed where the body had been
hurled TO the floor.
Coroner Egan was notified and went to
the place. lie found the facts as given.
The body was taken TO Sherman Rcid's
undertaking rooms. There il was prepared
for burial. 1t will be taken 10 Jeweirs
residence. No. 40 Watson avenue. after
the coroner's inquest which will be held
at 2 o'clock this evening.
Jewell was married few weeks ago. Ills
widow and his mother survive him The
latter lives at No. 7o8 East Park street.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
CONTEMPT OF COURT
Husband Must Show Cause
Why He Has Failed
to Pay Up.

Thomas Wadsworth has been cited to
appear before District Judge Clancy, March
28, and show cause why he should not be
punished for contempt in not having paid
his wife $50 a month since January last
and $50 counsel fees as directed by order
Of the court
The Wadsworths it would seem by the
pleadings, have had a great deal of do
mestic trouble They were married in
Halifax, England in 1876. The husband
who, about a year ago, filed suit for di-
vorce, alleges that Mrs. Wadsworth de-
serted him leaving his bed and board with
out his consent.
When the woman heard of the proceed
ings she employed an attorney and filed a
cross complaint in which she accused her
spouse of having deserted her in 1881 and
that she heard nothing of him or his
whereabouts for over a year.
When this issue was made, the case vent
before the court and upon application and
a showing made by the woman Wadsworth
was directed to pay her $50 month ana
$50 attorney fee.
This order is the one that Wadsworth Is
alleged to have ignored, and his reason for
SO doing he is now called upon to explain.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
IS IN THE RACE
Larry Duggan Deries He
Is to Withdraw From
the Contest.

To deny rumors to the effect that he
will withdraw from the race for mayor,
Lawrence Duggan made this statement to
the Inter Mountain today:
IL am in the race to stay. shall re-
main, and | intend to win. | understand
that statements have been made that
will leave the ticket, and l also under
stand that these statements emanate from
those interested in the candidacy of Pat
rick Mullins. | want to state hat-footed
that there is not grain of truth in any
of them. | was nominated by my party
in convention. / accepted the nomination
and | shall make the race. | should re-
gard it bad faith on my part to do other
wise"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
IN DAVIS ESTATE IT IS ALL OFF NOW
Investigation of Gambling
IS Dropped at the
Capital City.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Helena, March a4.--The much talked
of investigation Of alleged gambling in
the Montana club, lIelcna's swcllest So
cial organization, has come to naught
The attempt to prosecute Steward Meyer
Of the club for permitting gambling for
drinks and cigars to go in the club ended
in fzzle. Justice Of the Peace Tibbetts,
who heard the evidence in the proceed
ings against Mayer today, discharged the
accused upon the advice Of the county at
torney, who said the evidence was la
mentally weak.
Gambling in all forms is nevertheless
said to have been stopped in Helena for
the present, the slot machines and dice
boxes having been laid away.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
LUCAS DENIES It
Says Chiles Has Not Been
Signed by P. N. L.
League.
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Helena, March a4.-W. II. Lucas presi-
dent of the Pacific Northwest league,
denied today that Pierce Chiles, who was
dismissed in disgrace from the Portland
team of the Pacific Coast league team, had
been signed by John J. McCloskey, who
will manage the San Francisco team of
the Northwest league.
"Chiles," said Mr. Lucas, will never be
allowed to play in the Northwest league so
long as | am president"
Mr. Lucas stated positively that Chiles
had not been sent to San Jose by McClos-
key as his agent, as was reported.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
MEN Who GAVE US
THE BIBLE WERE
ALL HUMAN
Therefore, Says Rev. DR..
Abbott, They Some
times Erred.

New York, March a4-Dr Lyman Ab-
bott somewhat startled his hearers at
Methodist ministers meeting by propound-
ing some Of those religious theories that
he has elaborated in his book, The
Theology Of an Eyolutionist."
81 have a respect FOR the old theology"
he said, "and today ! cannot doubt that
the change from the old to thc new is
radical and revolutionary. The bible is
not a book in which fifty or sixty writers
tell what religion is, but it is record Of
their religious experiences religious
consciousness Of God. They were human;
they were imperfect men, those who wrote
the bible. They stumbled as we stumble"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24

lowing day, December ;. She left home
the next morning to go to Niagara Falls.
She took her satchel and trunk and all
her clothes. She thought she was lcav-
ing home for good,
who accompanied you TO the Falls 7"
asked Mr.. Coatswor,h.
MIR. pcnnell"
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Nevada Rancher a Suicide.

Reno, New, March 24.-Alexander
Twaddle, a prominent rancher living near
here, committed suicide today by shoot
ing himself with a revolver. Mr.. Twad-
die was defendant in suit which was
being tried here. After court adjourned
last evening he went to his home, where
this morning, he took his life.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
ELK ARE HEALTHY
No Truth in Rumor That
They Are Starving in
Vicinity of Park.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Bozeman, March AR. A. Wagner, q
government scout of the National park,
who is here today from his home in the
Galatin Basin, says that the reports of elk
dying OF starvation in and around the park
are wholly false. He says the animals
wintered better than in several years. He
upper basin and they appeared to be strong
and healthy.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
WANTED A MARRIAGE LICENSE
Youth From Nevada Could Not Qualify
as to Age.

A beardless youth anxious to break into
the bonds of matrimony, who said his
name is Anderson and his home in Ne
vada, applied at the district clerks office
for a marriage license. The youth was
accompanied by woman who said she
was the mother of the would bride, also
under age and that she was willing that
Anderson should wed her daughter.
AS the young man was manifestly under
age and would not qualify in this respect
a license was denied the couple.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
BURDICK WAS KIND, EVEN AFTER
LEARNING OF HER INFIDELITY

"You had arranged that the night be-
forcl"
II suppose So"
She denied that Pennell went with her
to her hotel, but she said she saw him
the n .ay, when he visited her at the
hotel. :.
"a 5; at time did he leave your"
III : ok dinner with me twice while
! va Ere, but do not know how long
he /: ned"
80 &c stay over night with you at that
hot, Ss
edid not"
] er on in her testimony Mrs. Bur
die I'd she came 10 Buffalo one day dur
i'm stay at the falls. She did not see
Continued on Page Two)
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
HarwoodWantS Renlittitur
Stayed-Has Motion
for Rehearing.
SPECIAL TO THE INTER MOUNTAIN.

Helena, March 24.-E. N. Harwood, at
torney for Administrator Leyson of the
Davis estate, today applied to the supreme
court for an order staying the issuance of
the remttitur in the case recently decided
in which the court affirmed the order Of the
district court of Silver Bow county in or
dering a partial distribution of the estate.
1t is understood that Judge Harwood
wishes TO present motion for a rehearing
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Great Inventor Dead.
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Decatur, H., March a4.-George d.
Howarth, inventor of the first corn planter
and a dealer in implements, and for years
leading manufacturer of Decatur and
owner of much valuable manufacturing
property in Chicago, died here at his home
today.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Three Killed.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS,

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.
Fulton, KY, March a4.--McCauley's
saw mill, near Wickliffe, was totally de-
stroyed by an explosion of the boiler to-
day. Three men were killed and several
others seriously injured. The names could
not be learned.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Fifteen Killed in Riots.
By ASSOCIATED pREs!

BY ASSOCIATED PRESS
Port OF Spain, Trinidad, March a.
Fifteen natives were killed and 20 wound
ed during yesterdays rioting. Quiet has
been restored.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24
Roosevelt's Application.

Oyster Bay, l.. l., March as.-President
Roosevelt has made application for mem-
bershp in the Oyster Bay board of trade
established here.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24

levee, I3 miles above Vidalia, where there
has been so much uneasiness, is now
foot higher than it was in 1907. Work on
it is being pushed rapidly. The Natchez
gauge shows 4os, or SIS above the maxi
mum of 1897, and is rising.
Vicksburg, Miss, March a4.-The pri-
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24

Matches, Miss, March a4.-Sycamore
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1903-03-24

from Greenville. Several hundred refu-
gees came in yesterday, and the question
of what to do with them is becoming seri-
Gus. The gauge here registers sI.r, a
two-tenths rise since morning.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1903-12-31

Default having been made i'll the conGtio,
OF Il certain chaatel mortgage Bearing 0itt
uhee tn day of February. 1903. executed aliu
delivered ~ A. j Turner OF the county Cd
hughes RAG stat Of south Dakota. rs Mort
9agor, TO the National Bank or Commerce al
Pierre. S. D., Mofteagee. and which u4urtg., &c
was filed In the Office OF the Register of Ipetls
OF the col.tty OF hughes. State OF South D.s-
iota, on the It'll day OF February 1903. at
o'clock y. m. and demand of Tie performance
OF the conditions OF said mortgage having
been ;!uly made of the Mortgagor, which was
refused have taken possession OF /, part OF
the personal property described therein. to-
wit: One bay @elding six years cd, weight
14G3 pounds branded 2and lazy connected
THUS p on left thigh. One aa inch Winonii
wagon nearly new,
The debt secured by said mortgage is S1T5.0G
the 9th day Of February, 1903 OF which
amount the sum OF $50 IS is claimed to be due
at the date of this notice by reason Of default
having been made in the payment OF sale note
as stipulated in and by said Mortgage
Notice is hereby given that by virtue of
the power in said chattel Mortgage con tanned
and in pursuance OF the statute in such case
made and provided, ana by order of the Ma
tionll Bank OF Commerce of Pierre. the pres
ent owner thereof. will sell at the front door
of the court mouse in the city OF Pierre, South
Dakota, on the 9th day Of January, 1904. ut =
O'Clock p m. ut public auction to the highest
bidder for cash. the said personal properly
or so much thereof as may be necessary 10
pay the debt secured by said Mortgage. and
interest and reasonable expenses. unless the
same is sooner redeemed, as provided by law
Dated at Pierre, S. d., this sd duy of Dec
ember. 1888.
The NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.,
OF PIERRE,
Mortgage.
JOHN w. LAUGHLIN,
Auctiunccr. 3:
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1903-12-31

One head branded X under bar left
shoulder.
One head branded K connected left
shoulder bar under 10 left thigh
One head branded three bars one
above the other left thigh
Two head branded double half circle
in form of a cross left thigh.
One head branded II \ connected left
shoulder
Belonging to Gus Bergen, il. shipped
from Pierre Nov. 10, to Persia, Ia.
Five head branded bar over 2 right
hip.
One hoad branded 90
Four head branded tree.
Two head branned NJ 0 left rump
Five head branded flying V.
Two head branded 81.
One head branded S bar.
One head branded q over [.
Belonging to Yalnell 81 I.aughlin,
shipped FROM Pierre, Nov g. to Waseca,
MINI.
Five head branded P L c left nip, .
left shoulder.
One head branded P l. C left hip.
One head branded G left shoulder, j.
lett shoulder.
One head branded y right shoulder,
W left shoulder.
Sixteen head branded j J hip.
Two head branded Z left shoulder.
Given under my hand and the seal Of
Hughes county, South Dakota, this 9Th
day of Noyember, 1903
L. S. Westfall
[seall County Auditor.