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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
ARMIh0 TaE KURDs.
Turkey Claims the Armenian Revolutionists
Need TO be Held nown.
(By The Associated Press }


Constantinople, Nov. 9.-Martial law
has been proclaimed in the district of
Hasasn Kala, province of Erzeroum. Asia
Minor, and troops have been quartered lii
all the villages in that district in conse-
quence of revolutionary movements on
the part of the Hentchakists or members
of the Armenian Revolutionary Society.
Two bands of Hentchal1ists recently cross
ed the Russo Turkish frontier with the in
tention of ipciting the inhabitants to rise
against the Turkish government, but they
were quickly overtaken by troops. One
band was exterminated and the second
was driven back into Russian territory.
The Turkish governor of the district has
re-distributed among the Kurds the
weapons which they recently were com
PEELED to give up.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Hobson Seeks Medal Lost By Sister,
lBy the Associated Press.l

New York, Nov. 9--Richmond. Pearson
rIobson appeared in the Jefferson market
police court today to apply for search
warrant in a house in West oSth street,
which is sanitarium. He told Magis-
trate Mayo that his sister. Margaret Hob
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Fun That May Resul: Fatally.
Especial to News and observer)

NOt7NN-"R " ~NN''N y N11hI = DsNI FtI y
Tarboro, n. c., Nov 10.-Thinking a
rifle was not loaded, Zach Johnson, a clerk
in Hamilton, sent ball crashing through
the head of Abe Sherrod.
Abe is one of the best of his race in
Martin county, and the clerk had 10 idea
of injuring him.
The bail was extrated and it is believed
there are good grounds to expect the man
to recover.
The citizens of Hamilton subscribed
5000 for Abe's benefit, which indicates the
substantial esteem in which the man is
held
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Dew US Flag on the Dolphln.
(By the Associated Press,)

Washington, Nov. 9.-Admiral Dewey
today raised his flag over the Dolphin and
left for Norfolk and Annapolis on an in
spection tour. While at Norfolk he will
celegrate the anniversary Of his going
aboard the Olympia as commander-in-ch ef
of the Asiatic squadron. The trip is not
connected with the isthmian situation and
it is officially announced that the admiral
will not go to the Carrisbean for the pres
ent.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
TAR HEkL tULL BACK HURT.
He Was From Asheville and on the Yale Foot.
ball Team.
(By the Associated Press.)

Stamford, Conn, Nov 9.-During a
game OIL football between Manor School
of this city and team picked from the
Phi Beta Kappa fraternity of Ya,e, this
afternoon, Frank Rowland. of Asheville,
n. C.,ifull back of the Yale team, received
a compound fracture of the right leg, and
Johnson, of the Manor School has his
shoulder bone broke. The game resulted
in a tie, 5 to S.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Brad Defeats Callahan.

New Orleans. Nov. 9.--Kid Brad de-
feated Tim Callahan in ten round bout
before the Southern Atlantic Club to-
night.
The decision was on points. CallahaL
did the best long range hghting. while
Broad dealt most punishment at close
quarters, Major Ned vicletts was the
referee.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
The Virginia Legislature.
tBy the Associated Press.)

Richmond, Va. Nov. 1O.---Thc General
Assembly met here in adjourned session
today The attendance was small.
The special joint committee on the
oyster industry made its report in the
House of Delegates. recommending that
the General Assembly pass an act appoint
ing committee TO lease out barren and
exhausted or depleted oyster bottoms to
the citizens of the State. and that such
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Death Of DR.. Raney.
(By the Associated Press !

st. Augustine, Fla. Nov a.-Dr. l. X
Raney died at his home yesterday after
noon. He was born in Illinois. was a
surgeon in the Federal army during the
9Jvll War and in Lees Corps during the
war with Spain. He was department
commander of the Grand Army of the Re
public and one Of the most prominent ply
sicians in the State.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Committees Announced in The House

s7 (By Tie Associated Press)
Washington, Nov. 10.--The House was
in session less than half an hour today,
an early adjournment being taken out
of respect to thc memory of two deceased
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11
Four Hundred Miners Strike.

(By the Associated Press.)
Whitwell Tenn, Nov. 9.-Four hundred
miners struck today on account of disa-
greement regarding the weighing of coal.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11

There's nothing better in this world
than usefulness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11

Tho harder it is to get man TO make
promise the easier it IS % SCI MN %
make good.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-11-11

Williamson, n. c., Nov. 10.-This n
ing at three o'clock the handsom,
dence of Hon. Wilson G.. Lamb on "a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
MOBILE DEPOT BILL
COMMITTEE WILL GIVE IT
 FAVORABLE REPORT.
Hoffman Spoke for Measure and Falkner Against It-Mseting of Committee on Commerce
 and Common Carriers.

At A meeting last night the House Com- mittee on Commerce and Common Car riers decided to return a favorable report to the House on the Hoffman bill reQuir- ing railroads entering Mobile to build depot in that city.
 The committee met last night at the office of Representative Goodwin on Dex- fer Avenue to consider a number of bills affecting the railroads that have been in- troduced in the House. The bill that was to have been first under consideration Mir. London's bill providing Tor an eiec- tive Railroad Commission, was noe ois- cussed, it's author and number or otn- CTS who wish to be heard on the SUD feet not being present. The consideration of this measure was postponed to Friday evening at which time Col. E. L. Russell of Mobile, general counsel of the Mobile and Ohio Railroad Company. and repre- sentatives of other roads will be present.
 House LilI 456, relating to the fencing of tracks by railroads and stipulatfns that where the railway companies build fences tn accordance with the provisions of the act shall not be liable for damages for the killing of stock, will be given favorable report.
 The committee also voted to report fa- yorably House bill 193, defining the lia- bility of roads with reference to failure to act upon suggestions and directions given by the Railroad Commission.
 MT. Hoffman's bill providing for a Un- ion depot for Mobile was given favor able report. The bill makes what ap- pears to be a most liberal proposition to the roads entering that city. It permits the condemnation of any property and the use of any streets necessary for the h,,I nF ha dannt and tha Unla tn hA used in reaching 1t.
 MT Hoffman called the attention of the committee to the fact that at present Mo- bile is practically without depot faciIi- ties the building now in use by the two main roads entering the city being but a shed, entered from the cityo nly by cross ing a number of tracks, and consequently a menace to safety. The union depot pro- posed. he said, has the endorsement Of all the commercial interests of Mobile as well as all its citizens.
 Capt. J. M. Falker. district attorney for the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, addressed the committee on the question.
 He said that there was, so far as he had been able to learn, no place in Mobile where union depot could be built, con- venient of access to the public and all the roads entering the city. The matter had been under consideration for a number of years but the difficulty in Mobile appeared to be insuperable. Further, he did not think the Louisville and Nashville should be obliged to build all the union depots in Alabama, as 1t had been doing so far.
 He held that the Legislature could not compel any two or more roads to enter into partnership for the purpose of build ing depots or for any other purpose any more than 1t could force private partner ships.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
APRIL IS A LUCKY MONTH
Important Events in American His tory Occurred During Its Thirty
 Days.

New Orleans Times Democrat.
 Did you know that the month of April has played a more conspicuous part in American history than any other month of the year?" asked a man who is fond of things historical. From the way l look at the events involved April is the most important of all months and l have often wondered why the American people show so much indifference to the fact Why, when you come to think of 1t, the Fourth of July, while, of course, import ant enough, is yet not quite so moment ous in the annals of American history as some other days one might mention. April has been the one month of the year which has really settled the great problems which the American people have had to deal Suppose we glance at the record for a moment
 The war of the Revolution began April 19. 1775. and ended April Il, 17SS. Coming on down we find the Sabine disturbance, involving the southwestern frontier, Lou isian, Arkansas and Texas, and which began In April, 1886, running through June of the next year. The Mexican war be- gan April 24, 1S46. The Yuma expedition begun in December the year previous The Gila expedition into New Mexico was launched April IS. 1857 The Colorado River expedition in California ended April B, 1853 The Pecos expedition into Texas was launched April 16, 1859. There was the war of the rebellion. which started April 19, 1861. HostiLties actually began when Fort Sumter was fired upon April H. 1861.
 The Ute expedition in Colorado began April 3, 1878. It is a rather curious coin ctdence that the late war with Spain be- gan April A, in the same month, but two days later, with respect to the day of the month, than the war of the rebellion, which began April 18th. The Span ish-Amerfcan war began April N 1858, and ended April Il, 1899 These are some of the more im- portant things which have taken place in the month of April. and many of the events have been of deep import from the viewpoint of Americans. What req son can you assign for the conspicuous part April has played in the history of America? Do men feel more like fighting in April than in the other months of the year? Is the spirit of war and revo- lution influenced by the rising of the sap? do not know, but there must be some good reason for the happening of these great things. wars. explorations, adven- lures and events of this sort in the month Of April. At any rate they have hap pened in April, and 1t would be unreason- able to suppose and altogether absurd to assume that these things are due to hap hazard, that they are mere coincidences. April cannot be explained out of its right ful inheritance among the more import ant months in American history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
A FREE-FOR-ALL FIGHT GREATER MONTGOMERY BILL
 TO BE THROWN IN ROUSE.
Committee on Local Legislation will Return Annexation Measure Without Report-Both
 Sides are Confident.

Like the fabled Apple of Discord the Greater Montgomery pill will be thrown into the House of Representatives today for a free for all fight. The bill will go before the House without recommenda- ton and without prejudice.
 The committee of the House on Local Legislation at a meeting held yesterday afternoon decided to report the bill to the House without recommendation. The meeting was held in the office of the Com missioner of Agriculture and Industries and the bill was considered by the com mittee in executive session.
 The decision of the committee Is consid- cred by the anti-annexationists as a par tial victory. They have fought the bill persistently and stubbornIy. The fight has been carried on not only before the com mittee but some effective lobbying has been done. The leading anti-annexation- ists have been about the rotunda of the Capitol for the past two weeks and they have overlooked no opportunity of deal ing the bill a body blow.
 The friends of the measure, however say that they are confident that the bill will get through the House as 1t did through the Senate. They, too, have been at work and 1t Is said they will now re- double their efforts with the members of the House. The annexationists have rath- CT expected that the ultimate fate of the bill would lie with the members of the House rather than with the members of the committee which considered it. They have already been at work among the House members
 The Montgomery delegation in the House Is divided on the bill, a fact which lends additional interest to the measure. essrs. Goodwin. Arlington and Maner are said to be for the bill while Mir. Hall is opposed to 1t in its present shape.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
The House.


 Bills were introduced in the House and referred as indicated:
 H. 47S. By MT. Mcdonald with notice and proof)-To divide Barbour County into five districts to be known as Boards of Revenue districts and to provide for the election of a member of a Board of Revenue of Barbour County from each of said districts, and two members of said Board from the county at large. Local Legislation.
 H. 479. By MT. HIckman-To establish Repositories for the preservation and safe keeping of the public money of the State of Alabama and to regulate the same Banking and Insurance
 H. 4S0 By MT. Glover-To amend an act entitled an act for the relief of needy Confederate soldiers and sailors resident citizens of Alabama. and their widows, approved February 10, 1899. as amended by act entitled an act to amend sections 1, 5. 6. T. 8. 9. TO- 16 IS and 20 of said act. approved March 4, 1901. Revision of Laws. H. 4S1. By Mir. Wood (by request)-To amend an act entitled "an act to amend section 4457 of the Code of Alabama" Re- wilson of Laws
 1T. 4s2. By Mir. Thompson with notice and proof)-To establish. maintain and regulate a dispensary in the town of Gen. terville. Bibb County. Ala, for the sale of sprituous. vinous or malt liquors. wines, elders and other intoxicating
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
his way to Natchez, Miss, where he will play with the Cotton States League.

his way to Natchez, Miss, where he will play with the Cotton States League.
 Mrs. G. M. Williamson of Hayneville Is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. B. Golson
 Mrs. J. J. White left yesterday for Bir- mingham where she will remain a week.
 D. F. Kenner of Nashville. Tenn, is visiting friends in Selma.
 Ralph Kayser has returned home after a short business trip.
 Mir. and Mrs. P. W. Peavy went to Bir- mingham yesterday.
 Judge Sam P. Prowell of Linden was in Selma yesterday.
 Mrs. George W. Wise is in Birmingham visiting friends.
 J. W. Watkins and son of Faunsdale are in the city.
 W. P. Lambert of Faunsdale is in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Model Grand Jury Charge.

Cullman Tribune-GaZette.
 ever read was that of Judge William Fl. Thomas of Montgomery to the grand jury organized for the February term of the City Court.
 It was published in The Advertiser of February anl we regret we have not room to print 1t. If its precepts and ad- vice were impressed on the minds of ev- cry juror and needed by him, human life would be safer and held more sacred and the findings of our juries would not be the travesties of justice that they too often are. The strict and impartial interpreta- ton and administration of justice would do much to stamp out lynching and law lessness. The trouble frequently is that our laws are not enforced in some cases, while in others claptrap methods influence turies to decide contrary to their eonvic- tons. Judge Thomas touches with ener-. gy on concealed weapons, election fraud and the condition of the county jail, and the record of public officials.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Advertiser Bureau,


 President c. A. Wickersham of the Western Railway of Alabama was in Sel- ma yesterday inspecting his company's property. He was accompanied by E. Woodruff, wealthy Citizen of Atlanta. MT. Wickersham, MT. Woodruff and Pres ident F M. Abbott of the Birmingham, Selma and New Orleans went over a large part of the city.
 In connection with President Wicker sham's visit 1t is stated the Western has made plans for building a train shed for its new depot. Rumors to this effect have been afioat for some time but they are now practically confirmed. Two tracks will be laid to the depot and the shed built to cover them.
 It was also stated today on good au- thority that the Pensacola and Selma de- pot, known as the "old Western" will be removed and that the area it occupies will be used for tracks for yard purposes Other buildings used with the depot have already been taken down and the depot will probably be removed as soon as the new Western passenger station, which will also be used by the L. and N, is com pleted.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
The Senate.

4hc SSo6SCs
 s. 2l1. By Mr. Norman-To appropriate 900 out of the funds now in the hands of the Commissioner of Agriculture known as tag tax funds to be invested in relia- ble seed corn to be distributed in the drought stricken districts of Alabama and provide for the just distribution of of the same in certain counties. Finance and Taxation.
 S. PIP. By Mir. Morrow with notice of proof)-To establish Board of Police Commissioners for the city of Bessemer to provide for the appointment of such commissioners to define their powers and duties and to regulate the police depart ment of said city. Municipalities and Municipal Organizations.
 s. 213. By MT. NeSmith Cby request)- To amend section 1727 of the Code. Judi ciary.
 s. 214. By MT. Thomas with notice of pi coO-To divide Barbour County into five districts to be known as Boards of Revenue districts and to provide for the election of a member of the Board of Revenue of Barbour County from each of said Board from the county at large. Ju- dietary.
 S. 2l5. By Mir NeSmith-To provide for the levy and collection of special taxes, not to exceed one-fourth of one per cent um. by the Court of County Commission CTS in each county, to pay any debt or lia- bility now existing against any county, in- cured for the erection, construction or maintenance of the necessary public buildings or bridges, or that may hereaf- ter be created for the erection of neces- sary public buildings, bridges or roads. Finance and Taxation.
 S. 2l6 By Mir Blackmon-To appropri- ate $35,000 to repair and erect buildings for the State Normal School at Jackson vile, Ala. Education
 s. PIT. By MT. Hipp (with notice of prooD-To regulate the trial of misde- meanors in Winston County. Judiciary. s. 21S By MT. Morrow-To provide for the payment of premiums to guaranty or surety companies for Boards of receivers, assignees, guardians, executors, adminis- trators. trustees and other fiduciaries and officials of State. county and municipali- ties. Banking and Insurance.
 Bills Reported.
 Bills were reported favorably by con- mittees and sent to the calendar as fol- lows:
 S. 19s. Municipalities and Municipal Organization.
 s. 2O6. Same.
 S. POT. Same.
 S. SS. Revision of Laws.
 H. SS. Corporations.
 s. 2c9 Same
 s. 195 Education.
 H. 147. Same.
 H. 1SS. Public Buildings and Grounds. s. 200. Finance and Taxation.
 II. SS. Same.
 Bills Passed.
 The following bills were passed by the Senate:
 H. 165; S. TO; s. 1S0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
ENGINE SPARKS CAUSED LOSS.
A. J. Hall Recovers Damages from
 Railroad Company.

A jury in the civil division of the City Court yesterday returned a verdict of s25O for the plaintiff in the case of A J. Hall vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company.
 The suit was for 8, 900 for damages done the plaintiffs land near Millbrook, by sparks from the engines of the defendant company burning grass and pine straw therefrom.
 The jury was out in the case several hours.
 Only one other case was disposed of that of Chandler and Douglas vs. John H. Murphy. in which a verdict for the defendant was returned.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
STOKES GOES FREE.
Cases Against Negro Preacher and
 Women Dismissed.

By consent of s. Hugh Dent, solicitor of Montgomery County. the cases of as- sault to murder against A. J. Stokes, Frazzie Allen and Lottie Inge were dis missed yesterday by Justice R. H. Jones.
 The consent of the solicitor implies that the grand jury now sitting has in- vestigated the case and found Stokes and the two negresses not guilty.
 William Binford the negro upon whom they were charged with having made an assault several weeks ago. was never able to testify in court.
 Stokes was warmly congratulated by an immense throng of negroes, members of his church. when he left the court room of Justices Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12

as to lead one to think that some person instigated the presentation of the bill after having carefully worked out a ing Senator Hanna in the face: he has lent his great ofIlce to the encouragement of sharpers He professes not to be inter- ested In the bill and will not urge its passage; but that will not excuse him. All the schening originator of the bill desir- CT was to have the bill presented It does not matter to him If 1t is never to become a law. He will make a fortune out of 1t before the rascaltty of the proceedings dawns upon the slow intelligence of his VictiIns
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Thrown from Bugev.

ter. Miss Luna Gayle, were thrown from their buggy while driving on Broad Street this afternoon. Mrs. Gayle es- capped unhurt. but Miss Gayle was rem dered unconscious by the fall, and was also badly bruised on the face, She was not seriously hurt, The accident occurred on the corner of Dallas and Broad Street: the horse was frightened and ran against an iron rail at the Presbyterian Church. throwing both ladies upon the pavement. Their escape from death was almost mil raculous.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
MEDICAL
MEN AND WOMEN.
Probate Notice.

THE STATE OF ALABAMA-Probate Court,
 Feb llth. 1903
 Notice is hereby given to T. H. Bell. who resides in San Antonio. Tex, that on the lth day of February. 1903. a certain paper m testament of Rebecca NJ. Bell was filed in the Probate Court of this county by Annie R. probate thereof such will; and that the 9th day of March, 1903. was appointed day for hearing said application at which time you proper.
 Given under my hand this | tn day of Feb
 ruary. 1903. J. R. GASTON, thu-3t Judge of Probate
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Buv It Now.

Do not wait until you or some of your family are sick nigh unto death, and then send for Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, but buy 1t now and be prepared for an emergency. It is the one r(medy that can always be depended upon in the most severe and dangerous cases. For sale by all druggists. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
Ben-Hur, Birmingham, Feb. 18th.

b6u-LUI, DAA L1L14s 41E1l1y G0Ds 1OCu. On account of the above performances. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company will sell round trip tick cts from Montgomery and all inter- mediate points to Birmingham. on Feb rrary 18th, good returning February l4th at one and third fare.
 The rate from Montgomery will he SS .85. No rate from any point less than 5Oc.
 Parties wishing reserved seats can get same by writing R. s. Douglass. Man ager, Jefferson Theatre. Birmingham Ala. w. L. Beasley,
 Pass. Agent, Montgomery, Ala.
 adV-tu-thu-sat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-02-12
A Feast for the RascaIs.

MODIIe heBIsItT.
 The expected has happened. No sooner does Senator Hanna introduce a bill to pension ex-slaves than a horde of agents" spring up all over the country soliciting $1 from each negro ''to nelD ae- cure the passage of the baIi." So iuaFnaNl4 ate and widespread is tlIls deEncustrmainn