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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
WILL CovER WORLD.

Wireless Telegraph Stations to Be
Established Everywhere.
New York., Jan. 23.--John Bottomely,
general ana Of the Marconi Wireless
Telegraph Company of America, has an
lounced that work will soon be begun for
The installation of wireless stations cap
ible Of covering pretty much all the world.
in view of the opposition" said Mr..
Bottomely, cit is impossible for me to
tell all our plans at the present time,
but a number Of stations will be set up
here soon. There is no reason that l know
Of why communication cannot be estab-
iished Between here and San Francisco
soon,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
than 500, I think. and I would be wil1-

than 500, I think. and I would be will
ing to wager not more than 1000.
Now, in addition to his being black,
we don't want the kind of man Crum
mas show himself to be. The president
a shown that he. wants the negro vote
and the Crum nomination is part of his
stock in trade. We have no objection
to that, if he will only take his negroes
to some part Of the country where the
people have no hesitancy in trusting
their business to them
Trouble Over Isle of Pines.
Dispatches from Havana say 30U
American citizens, property owners and
residents of the Isle of Pines are pre-
pairing to resist forcibly if necessary
any further exercise of sovereignty
there by the Cuban government.
Formal demand has been made Upon
Minister Squiers for the protection due.
to American citizens on American ter
rftory, and Mr.. Squiers is comforting
with President Palma.
American residents OH the island say
they own and occupy more than two
thirds of the land there. They assert
that the Cuban government is levying
oppressive nj unlawful taxes in the
Isle of Pines and spending the proceeds
in the island of Cuba. Administration
of justice in the Isle of Pines is said to
be unreliable.
The protesting Americans say they
have settled in the island with their
families and mean to stay. Before in
Vesting their money in the. purchase
and improvement of real estate they
received official assurances from
Washington that the Isle of Pines was
territory of the United States. They
refuse to pay further taxes to the Gu
bans and ask that steps be Immediately
taken to establish q government in the
island under American authority.
The situation is becoming serious
n an open rupture is likely to occur
If President Palma. sends rural guards
to the Isle of Pines to enforce the col
lection of taxes.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
DUKE AT

Manchester and His Duchess Visit
Brides Old Home.
Cincinnati, O., Jan. 24-The duke and
duchess of Manchester, accompanied
~ Eugene Zimmerman, father of the.
duchess, arrived here last night. This
morning they leave for Natcnez, Miss,
where they will be the guests of Mrs,
Gznaga, grandmother Of the duke.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
WILCOX CONVICTED.

Slayer Of Ella Cropsey Will Get Thirty
Years in Pen.
Hartford, N. c., ian. 23.-The jury
in the case of James E. Wilcox,
charged with the murder of Ella Maud
Cropsey, this afternoon returned a YER
dict of murder in the second degree
and fixed the punishment 1t thirty
years in the penitentiary at hard labor.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
SCHWAB is FAILING.

steel Magnate's Condition Reported
Less Favorable.
Palermo, Sicily, Jan. 22.--Thc yacht Mar
with Charles NJ, schwab on board,
$ about to sail from here for Tunis. re-
urning to Sicily 9 week. 1t is reported
lere that Mr.. Schwab's condition is less
to get definite Information.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
HEWITT LAID TO REST.
Venerable Publicist's Remains Fol-
lowed to Grave by Many Leaders in

New York, Jan. 2a.-Abram S. Hew-
lit was buried today from Calvary
Episcopal church, Bishop Potter Of
New York and Bishop Satterlee Of
Washington assisting in the funeral
ceremonies. The gathering in church
included representatives Of the social.
business. educational and political life
OF the city.
tery. BroekI.n.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
JoLo SULTAN DEAD.

Attack Of Cholera Kills Original of
George AIDES Travesty.
Manila, Jan. 22.--The sultan of Jolo is
lead OF cholera. His mother went to Jolo
IS a slave. Her career has been COM
cared with that Of the dowager empress
If China. she once asked the Philippine
commission for poison to enable her to
protect her son in the sultanate.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
SARDlNE X SELL.
New York Syndicate Buys Property Of
the Seacoast Company.

the Seacoast Company.
Bangor, Me-, Jan. 23.-The property Of
the Seacoast Packing company, the COM
bine said to control 50 per cent of the
domestic sardine packing business of the
country, has been sold to U. H. Dudley
& Co. Of New York, which firm also rep
resents other New York concerns. The
Seacoast company has a capital stock Of
$4,000 600. The product of the new con-
Germ, it is understood, will be marketed
chiefly through the concerns interested.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
LOW WAS GROUCHY.

Refused to Allow "the Boys" to CeIe-
brate Platt's Election.
New Yor, Jan. 23.-Mayor Low to-
day refused to approve the resolution
passed by the board of aldermen yes
terday giving the Lincoln club permis-
sion to fire a hundred guns today in
honor of the reelection of Senator
Plat. l
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
HEYWARD ~lNAUGURATED
New South Carolina Officials Sworn In
at Noon,

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 23.-Duncan
Clinch Hayward was inaugurated gov
ernor of South Carolina at noon today.
At the same hour James p. Sloan was
sworn in as lieutenant governor to
succeed James Il. Tillman. The in
augural ceremonies We're brief and
simple.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
GROUP SOLD

Venture Company Invests $~2,50o,o00 in
Gold Mines at SiIverton.
Silverton, Colo, Jan. 23.-The sale of the
Sunnyside group to the Venture company
Of London for 49, 500, 200 has been practical
ly completed. The Sunnyside group in
cludes thirty claims and two mills with
six miles OF tramway. 1t is a gold prop
tosition.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
WAS KILLED.

Woman Jumps From Window of Burn
ing Apartment House.
Chicago, Jan. 2l.--In 2 fire early today
which destroyed the Oakenwald apart
ment house, Mrs. Elizabeth Irwin, aged
90, jumped from the second story window
and was instantly killed. The police res
cued a number of persons. Many had mar
row escapes from death by suffocation.
Loss. So, eco,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
~cORONER'S
finds Gonzales Came to Death by Hand
Of James "A, Tiliman.

Columbia, S. c., Jan. 24-The Inquest
n the Gonzales tragedy was conduct
I'd by Coroner Green last night, and the
yerdlct found in less than five minutes
utter the jury retired vas a plain state
nent that the deceased, N. G. Con
tales. came to his death from a gunshot
wound inflicted by the hand OF James
4. Tiifman on the 18th of January.
S03.s'
Tillman has nothing to say.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
Senate Considers statehood Bill.

Washington, Jan. 24.-In the senate
he statehood bill was under consid-
ration.
A bill was passed authorizing the
president to appoint Brigadier General
3. c. Merriam, retired, to the grade Of
major general on the retired list.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
Bill in Senate Philippine
Coinage Sill in House. |

Washington, Jan 23.-When the sen
ate met today the Vest resolution re-
curing the finance colnrnitte to report
u bill removing the duty on coal was
referred TO the committee or finance.
Consideration of h statehood bill
was then begun.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
II, the House,

Washington, Jan. 23.-Without pre-
liminary business the house TO-DAY re-
sumed consideration Of the Philippine
coinage bill. ~
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1903-01-30
Militia Bill Siuned

Washington, Jan. 23.-The president
this afternoon signed the militia bill.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

Special in trimmed hats Saturday AT Miss
GOOdrlch's.
II you want your carriage painted take it to
K. ii. Thomas
house to rent. Inquire at Mrs. j. W.
Lawrence'S store.
Parlor lamps. Beautiful and at reasonable
prices at Sheldons.
Tulip, hyacinth, crocus and freesias bulbs
for sale Hunts greenhouse.
Padded leather poems. Were $3.50, now
81 at the Register Book Store.
Poultry food and stock food powders.
Guaranteed at Stems Park Drug Store.
WANTED-Pullets, roosters and hens at
highest market price. GORHAM BROS. 3stf
We will buy raw furs at Stewards Store
Mondays. VIC. KELSEY & son. 46pAp04
Go to E. II. Thomas to buy your carriages
and wagons best line in the county.
National note books and filters for college
and school use at Sterns' Park Drug store.
For SALE CHEAP-A young mare, good to
work or to drive. Pc Box 1872, Brandon, VT
Cut flowers, plants and funeral designs at
E. G. HUNTS, jr, florist, Chapman Hill. left
Lowney's chocolates fresh-received today.
ISAAC STERNs, Park Drug Store,
The Quaker cabinet is warranted to cure
cold and help rheumatism. +. r.. CLAY, Agt.
To close out some odds and ends in paper
and envelopes at q low price at Stern's Park
Drug Store.
Just received a new supply Of stationery.
latest style. Best assortment. Call at Sterns'
Park Drug store.
Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism and neuralgia. Entirely vege.
table. safe. l5yl
WANTED, WALNUTs-I will pay $l.75 per
bushel for nice walnuts. II. c. WARDS STORE,
Richville, VT. 49tf
Leave your orders with the Register Co.
for calling cards, printed from either type or
engraved plates.
LOsT-A nickle case ladies' watch with
Waltham movement. Finder please leave
same at this office. 46tlp
Mrs. H. M. Hammond will give lessons on
the mandolin at the mems college boarding
house for 75c lesson. ATT
woman to cook and girl or young man
in dining room, are wanted at the Hotel
Bissell, Shoreham. VT 46t3p
For SALE-3 heifers, coming in in the
spring. CHAs. f. HARRIS, Middebury, or
New England Telephone. 46t2
FOR SALE-One horse, sound and all right,
good driver or worker, good leader. Also
one yearling Holstein bull. c. +. RUSSELL,
East Middlebury.
For pension business, arrear of pay, bounty,
ETC.. and general business through all de.
partments OF government, address MELVIN
WILKINSON, Pension Attorney and Notary
Public, Bridrort, VT. stf
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
MlODLEBURY LOCAL NEWS

Miss Helen Atwood was at home over
Sunday.
James Haley is making improvements
on his residence.
Mrs. Charles H. Balm has been quite ill
for the past week.
Presiding Elder Brown was at A. A.
Boardman's this week.
The Eclectic society will meet Mr..
Simms Tuesday evening.
L. L. Wright has returned from visit
with friends in Weybridge.
Royce Boardman spent part of last
week in Ferrisburg visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. H. Boardman went
to Pittsford Saturday to visit friends.
B. Fl. Lane and family have returned
from visit with friends in Burling-
ton.
Mrs. William Latimer has gone to
Boston, where she will visit her daugh-
tiers.
Mark Boylan, of Rutland, visited his
mother, Mrs. Michael Boylan, this
week.
The trustees are putting in piece of
concrete walk on South street, where it
has long been needed.
Mrs. Thirza Collins has gone to Bur-
lington, where she will spend few days
with relatives and friends.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
G. P. Laid and B. H. Batchelder, of

c. P. Ladd and B. H. Batchelder, of
Burr and Burton seminary, visited
friends in town the past week.
John Carroll. who was put in Jail some
two weeks ago to serve out ten days
sentence for intoxication, was re-
arrested Monday morning by Constable
c. j. Seeley, and brought before Justice
Dickens on the charge of breach of the
House of Correction at Rutland, to
which place he was taken by Constable
Seeley.
At the Methodist church next Sunday
the pastor, Rev. f. j. Guernsey, will
preach in the morning on the subject
IAN Element of Strength in the
Church." The Epworth League meeting
will be held at 6: As p. M, subject per
sonal work the duty of every Christian"
Prof. NJ. r. Sanford will be the leader
AT the evening service at 7: 80, the pastor
will preach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Tighter
celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary
of their marriage at their home in West
Cornwall on Wednesday evening, Nov.
4th. There were some forty of their
friends present and a very enjoyable
evening was spent. A supper was served
from to II and vocal and instrumental
music was rendered during the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Heighter were married 25
years ago in the st. Mary's Catholic
church of this village by Father Gun
bingham, who at that time was pastor
of the church. They were the receivers
of an elegant rocking chair and large
number of costly and useful piecesSof
sily erware.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
Our Entire Stock Of ewe Slywan China Wallpaper be GIVEN AWAY
YOU GET YOUR CHOICE.

How would
Of ewep
to buy O
snomus
c
n
Another brought and Rogers
and large
each, carried requisite i premiums
it
this to o eyear?
to
of Groceries with the above mentioned line
ready ands and
S 10 showg
re
g. e. MARSHALL
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13

first insertion; five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to line
or SIX long onesl
Read Sheldon's ads
Tricarno at Sheldons.
Rooms to rent, No. 81 Court st. 33tf
New nuts OF all kinds at Benedict's.
School supplies at the Register Book Store.
For SERvICE-A Chester White boar.
GEO. C. SHELDON, Middlebury, vt.
Buckwheat -four and maple syrup at Bene.
diets.
hot water bags. New stock just out Of the
factory. SHELDON's.
Chester White Boar, for service at Mead
Farm. |. III. KELLOGG.
Fresh Oysters every day in the week at
Taylor's.
Blank or printed calling cards at the REGIS
TER office.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1903-11-13
THE WEATHER IN MiDDLEBURY
FOR WEEK ENDING WEDNESDAY, NOV. II, 1908
LOCAL NOTICES.

Highest Sc; lowest "a.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19

Pratt City. September s.-(Special)- Hector Lang, colored, was tried in the police court this afternoon for stealing a watch from N. N. Reed, another negro. He was found guilty and sentenced by Mayor Hundall.
 Pratt Cty's entire police force was called to Birmingham today as witnesses in some cases, and one special policeman was appointed to police the whole town.
 Tomorrow is the general pay day in Pratt City, the first one since the suspen- sion, and all the merchants are preparing for a deluge of business.
 The fishing party from Pratt City and Ensley that has been enjoying week s outing on the Tallapoosa river, has re- turned home and all members of the party report a delightful time.
 w. H. Barnard has let the contract for the handsome new brick stores that he IS to have built on Third street, to W. F. Granger, a Pratt City contractor. The stores will be built of brick, 50 by 100 feet and two stories high.
 Miss Alma Seay of Fernbank is visiting relatives in Pratt City.
 Walter Donelson is confined to his room with a slight illness.
 MT and Mrs. Mack Bell of Woodlawn
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19
MAN FOUND DEAD
 IN REAR OF SALOON
JOHN sElGLER, A BRIckMAsoN AT BEssEMER, HAD BEEN ON A SPREE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS

Ensley, September 1S.-(Special)-John Seigler a brick mason, vas found dead in the rear ef John Laws saloon ths morning at 9 o'clock Seigler had been on a protracted spree for several weeks and had been away from his work for some time When last seen alive, he was in Laws saloon last night, and it is sup posed that he went back into the rear room which is used for a store room. and dropped off into the sleep from which he never awoke,' as he was lying in posi- ton that showed he made himself com fortable before going to sleep. Coroner Paris came out from Birmingham this morning and ordered the body to be bu- ried. The dead mans home was in Brad dock. Pa, where he leaves wife
 Dan Baker a popular young man of | Ensley, who was injured last Monday night in the blooming mill of the steel plant. died today at 12 o'clock at the l Cunningham hospital where he has been lingering since the accident occurred. He leaves a young wife and two children. His father and brother are here from Kentucky and will take the remains back to his old home for intefment.
 Chevalier G. Saint Martin, Italian con sul at New Orleans, paid Ensley a visit yesterday afternoon. He was accompa- nied by Capt. S. Catanzano, the Italian representative in this district; Judge A. A. Coleman, and Mr Frank Deedmeyer. The party was escorted through the steel plant by Mayor N W. Scott. The con sul met a number of Ensley citizens and pgnariallV manfred a o flp COndifi finO nf the Italians in this district. He expressed himself as being highly delighted with the Steel City and with the reception he received
 The Epsley board of trade held a very interesting meeting tonight. There was large attendance and many important l questions were discussed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19
FLORENCE.
Normal School Opens Auspiciously.
 Interesting Engagement.

Florence, September S.-(Special. )-Mr and Mrs. Turner Rice have just an- nounced the engagement of their sister, Miss Sally Austin Brasfield, to Lieuten- ant William Fitzhugh Jones of the United States army, who Is now stationed at Fort caswell. N c. The bride-to be is the daughter of the late Dr. M. T. Brasfield of Green county and is at pres- ent making her home with her sister in this city Lieutenant Jones is a son of MT and Mrs. Harvey Jones of Mobile, and grandson of the late Bishop and Mrs. Wilmer. The wedding will occur at Trinity Episcopal church, October 6 and will be an affair of much importance socially.
 The State Normal College opened yes- terday with the usual absence of any formal exercises. The attendance the first day was up to the average with a large number of new pupils. Indications point to a very successful year. The faculty is the same as last year.
 Deputy Sheriff Jesse Dowdy left for Tuscaloosa today in charge of two in- sare negroes whcm he was taking to the asylum there. The negroes were Wiley Chisholm and Wiley Mitchell The tor mer has a sister in the asylum whose murderous assault upon him with an axe is the cause of his insanity An op- eration will be performed upon him at the asylum to relieve the pressure of his skull On the brain where the axe struck.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19
Personal and General.

John Friday of Birmingham was in town today.
 Tomorrow is pay day in Ensley and 2500 people will be paid off by the Ten nessee company alone.
 Miss Charlotte Louise Sawyer is visit ing friends on Fountain Heights today
 MT. J. A. Perkins, who has been visit ing on the Southside, Birmingham, re- turned home today.
 Mir. H. J. Cummings, who has been spending his vacation in Belfast, Tenn, will return home tomorrow
 Miss Sayde Sawyer is visiting Miss An- nie Mae Gaines on the Southside. Birm- ingham, this week.
 MT. Gordon Dubose, of Columbus, Ga will arrive in Ensley tomorrow and make his future home on Sixteenth street and Avenue c.
 There is a revival in progress at the First Methodist church, and the Rev. ". E. Foust of Pratt City is doing the preaching Sunday morning the pastor the Rev. Dr. G. w. Reed, will exchange pulpits with the Rev. F. w. Brandon of the Fountain Heights Methodist church. The pastor and his family will remove into the new pastorum next week. The building is on the lot ad- joining the church and is a very hand some and convenient structure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19
TUSCALOOSA.
Quiet Wedding of Much Interest-News
 of the Day.

Tuscaloosa. September S.-(Special)-A quiet wedding occurred at the residence of Mrs. John G. Brady last evening, the contracting parties being w. R. Trim ble of Milford, Neb. and Miss Louise Bradford of this city. The ceremony was performed by Judge James c. Brown and was witnessed by the relatives of the bride. The bride, who is the sister of Mrs. John Brady, is the daughter of the late Tipton Bradford, who was promi- nent lawyer at Talladega for a number of years, The groom is a merchant of Milford. and is secretary of the school board of that place. Immediately after the ceremony MT. and Mrs. Trimble left for Chattanooga, where they will spend several days before going to their future home at Milford. They carry the best wishes of a great number of friends.
 The Quakers were very delightfully."- entertained yesterday afternoon by Miss Clara Werner. After the rendition of a delightful programme, dainty refresh ments were served
 The announcement of the enga cement at Birmingham of Miss Ada Mary Bow ron to Dr. James Somerville McLester is learned here with much interest, where the groom has many friends and rela- lives.
 Jesse Nichols First lieutenant of the Twenty-eighth company, Coast Artillery United States army is in the city, the guest of his parents, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. c. Nichols. He is en route to San Fran cisco, where his command Is stationed
 Miss Pattie Cox of Carrollton Is the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Alex G. Miller on Seventh street.
 Mrs. James A. Searcy has gone to Look out Mountain. where she was called by the serious illness of her brother, Col J. A. Bozman.
 MT. and Mrs. James H. Pitts have re- turned from an extended visit to New York and Canada
 Manning Murfee has returned from a visit to his brother, Hunter Murfee. at Hot Springs, Ark.
 Miss Nash Johnston of Birmingham is the guest of Mrs. b. l. Purser
 Mrs. J. E. Dixon of St. Louis who has been visiting in the city, has gone to Meridian to be the guest of her parents MT and Mrs. Robert McCants.
 Miss Minnie Wildman has returned from New York, where she attended the fashion show at Madison Square Gar den.
 Mrs. A. B. Jones, formerly of Tusca- loosa, now of Anniston, has returned to her home after a short visit to the city
 Mrs Lucy Craddock has returned from Russellville, where she has been snend ing the summer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-09-19
ATHENS.
Female College Opens With FIattering
 Prospects-Other News.

Athens. September 1S.-(Special)-A heavy frost fell in this section last night the heaviest in the memory of the oldest citizen for this season of the year, and it has been many years since a frost fell so early in this vicinity. The damage to the crops will be considerable
 The sixtieth annual session of the Ath- ems Female college opened today with most fattering prospects. The house was well filled on the first day with young ladies from various states and the local patronage was more than for many years
 The first bale of cotton for the new crop was brought to Athens by Charles Campbell but owing to an accident at one of the local ginneries he did not get 1t ginned for ten hours and w. T. Hatch cit got bale on the market first, selling it for F cents. Cotton Is coming in very slowly for this season of the year.
 The members of Camp Robos, U C. ", held their annual reunion yesterday at large spring three miles west of Athens and about seventy-five members Of the camp were present. most enjoyable dinner was served, consisting of barbecue bread and pickles. Only old soldiers were invited.