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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17

a six-shooter. We were up in the Mon- tana country when we met and decided to put over for the Shoshone mountains and hunt the grizzly by way of celebrat- ing our reunion. But 1t seemed as If there wasn't a bear within sixty miles or us and at the end of three days we de- cided to separate and look for tracks. to come together as soon as the report of the finding was made by any one of the three.
 old man Gerring descended a gorge to explore, Ellis took the crest of the decliv- ity and took a section a hundred yards into the woods from Ellis The plan was for Ellis to watch his father down in the gorge and for me to keep abreast of Ellis and in this way all three would stay to- gether and explore a tract at least 300 yards in width.
 An old Hunters Plight.
 "All morning we spent in fruitless search and it was nearing late noon when a shot rang up from the canyon below and in quick succession a second and a third shot. Fastening with Ellis to Il point along the brink from where we could see the cloud of blue powder smoke we got Il glimpse of the old man. He was evidently in trouble. It was unusual for man like Gerring to send second bullet where he had aimed the first and when we got sight of him all doubht as 10 hlS predicament was dispelled He was pump ing away desperately with his Winches- ter. but something had gone wrong with it. And then the bushes parted and we saw him club his gun, cast furtiVe glance above to where he thought we ought to be and began to swing wildly at a monster of she bear, who advanced on her hind legs. in her wake pair Of young cubs.
 For a brief instant it looked as If the man would be able to keep the beast at bay, but the next moment she broke through the blows that were being rafned at her and buried the hunter under her weight Things were getting serious. We could see the gleam of the long hunting knife in old Gerring's hand. But the bear had grasped his knife arm ill her teeth and he was helpless. raised my gun to try a shot, but hadn't the nerve
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
R. l.. PeniCk,
 Alabama.

for fear of hitting the man instead of the bear. Just as a huge dog tumbles a small CT one the bear tumbled an able man. It was a blood-curdling sight to behold to sec a man killed slowly but steadily by wild beast that seemed to take delight in the torture.
 A Steady Aim.
 I looked at Ellis in that moment of hor- TOT. He had his gun raised to his shoul- der and was dancing back and forth, try ing to get clear range at the bear. But she moved so quickly that it was almost impossible to get sight at vital spot. for the side of the gorge was thicliy, studded with trees that made a clean shot doubly difficult The bear stood on her hind legs and as she rose I could see she held the limp form of her victim and was trying to carry him away. At that mo- ment only for fric ion of . second, she exposed her left shoulder. The same in- stant Ellis rife was at his cheek and spoke and he lowered the weapon at once and knew ne was sure of his shot.
 We never waited for another glimpse of the bear. Ellis was silent as he led the way cautiously down the steep, danger ous decivity. The bear was stone dead her little cubs standing over her and nos- ing the red spot where the bullet had en- tered. The old man recovered In tinae but rheumatism got into the wounds be- fore they were healed and he never was quite the same again. But shooting like that is what call shooting and none of your two targets at once for me. That's good enough for Sixth avenue. In spots where you need the gun your target moves and no circles are painted on 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
WILL NOT CONSIDER
RUSSIA WILL NOT RECEIVE THE
 JEWISH PETITION.
This is Statement Given Out by That Government as They Want No Suggestion from
 Outsiders.

Washington, July 16.-It was learned to- night that the State Department had re- ceived a reply from Russia stating it would neither receive nor consider the matter of the Jewish petition on the sub ject of the Kishineff incident. This in- formation came in the form of a cable dispatch from Mir. Riddle, American Charge in St. Petersburg, to whom was committed the delicate task of inquiring of the Russian Government as to it's at- titutde with respect to the presentation of the petition. It Is believed that this will end the matter, and that nosfurher steps will be taken by this Government to bring the views of the petitioners to the atten- tion of Russia, although as yet no con- sideration has been given by the President to the course to be pursued in the light of Russia's response to our Inquiry.
 The reply that Russia would make to all suggestions on the subject of the Kishinen massacre was forecasted by the Associated Press some weeks ago in an authorized statement when the public was definitely informed that Russia regarded the affair as an internal matter. as to which she, in the exercise of her own sov- ereignty. must refuse to receive sugges- tions from any other Government or out side source.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
Taking the Rest Cure.

Philadelphia, July 1.-The North Amer ican this morning prints the following:
 Charles M. Schwab Is staying in Phil adelphia under an assumed name. Schwab left New York on June 30. in the com pany of his physician and since that time all trace of him has been lost.
 Yesterday afternoon MT. Schwab was seen in the palm room of the St. James Hotel. pr. Alfred Stengel of Philadelphia, was with him When reporter for The North American requested that his card be sent to tn. steel king, he was told that MT. ScnwdD was not Tn the hotel. When the reporter pointed out Mir. Schwab he was told thst the gentleman was MT. Charles Lee. oc Ntw York City" MT. L4n goes out driving a most daily but sel- dori unacompanicd. IL Is said that he is taLiaE :ar = 'St cure.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
NO ATTACK.
Castro Deferred Taking Ciudad Bo-
 Nvar hv Storm.

S1ledad Venezuela, Wednesday July ls.- The situation is unchanged. The attack on Ciudad Bolivar by the Venezuelan Government troops which ..peared imminent yesterday morning. as cabled to the Associated Press at the time. has been deferred at the request Of United States Consul Henderson. Herr Broke men, the German consul, and the bishops, ~ho transmitted to President Castro. through Gen eral Gomez the commander-n-chief of the Government forces, a long telegram asking him to be magnanimous and to show mercy to all if the revolutionists surrender. It Is known that the President answered as follows:
 Yes for every one except the traitor Fer rera the author of many tears and the cause of making so many orphans"
 The final period of delaying even by Gen eral Gomez for a definite answer to his re- quest for the surrender of General Rolando ana his followers expires today. but the core, spondent of the Associated Press Is informed that at the last minute President Castro wisn- ing to save the lives of the inhabitants or Ciudad Boliver and to avoid the horrors whicn must follow the storming os the city. ordered General Gomez not to open fife If he IS not at tackled, but to simply besiege the city. Ine reyolutionists having no provisions, cannot re- sIst more than ten days. .
 The Venezuelan man-of-war Bolivar has lert for the island of Trinidad to fetch provislons for the Government troops.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17

ditional surrender he desires, which is an other obstacle.
 'The foregoing suggestion does not in any way involve a manifestation of weakness either on the part of the self-denyng and heroic army that I have the honor to command With esteem. remain.
 Nicholas Rolando" General Castro replied late last night as fol- lows
 If you were really an honorable and pa- triotic man you would not have entered into this revolution of a most unjustihable and criminal nature not only because of its en- tire lack of motive, but because of the con- nivance 1t has had with the enemies of the country.
 Tt seems to me to ask under these circum- stances. that the double traitor Ferrera be in- cluded in the exercise of mercy Is the height of iniquity. Speaking to you in sincere lan- guage so that you may realize for all time that prefer the triumph of the ideas and principles of justice at all cost, guarantees cannot be granted to Ferrera by one who upholds, above all else, true right. justice and equity.
 Your countryman.
 ''Cipriano Castro" In view of these teegrams the opening of hostilities. which was improbable yesterday. appears inevitable today,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
Secretary Hay Congratulated.

London. July H.-The few morning pa- pers which comment on the announcement of the State Department at Washington has received assurances from the Chinese Government that it will shortly open sev- eral ports to the worlds trade, congratu- late Secretary Hay on the success he has gained in the admission of the principle of the open door in China, and while ex- pressing great suspicion that Russian di- plomacy has left some troublesome con ditions in reserve, they are inclined to be- lieve that Secretary Hay is too astute to be put off with a mere paper concession.
 The Daily Graphic says: While the realization of the policy which MT. Hay has pursued with such signal ability is perhaps still remote, the concession ob- tained Is valuable as showing on which side are the trump cards"
 The Daily News says the United States has shown wisdom in rejecting the offer of special privileges.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
DARKNESS THREATENED.
The Strikers Say They Will Shut off
 the Light.

The SCr1kSrS gay 1u0y WAAA OAuI VII
 the Light.
 Chicago, July 16-When efforts of the striking teamsters and their sympathizers failed today to prevent the delivery Of freight from the Kellogg Switchboard and Supply Company to the railroad ware houses, President Albert Young of the Teamsters National Union declared he would darken the city unless the strike was settled. He announced that he would visit the Chicago Edison Company to- morrow morning and demand that 1t shut off the power at the Kellogg plant Should he receive a refusal he declared that he would shut off all the Edison Company's supplies and force the com pany to shut down. In making this threat he insisted that he had the support of the tugmen who deliver coal to the company and that all these would be call ed out if the company attempted to get a supply of fuel by the river.
 Unique preparations were made for re- noval of freight from the Kellogg Switchboard plant early this morning. A truck was ordered to start under police guard with sealed orders. Only two of the where the wagon was to go. The crowd surrounding the Kellogg Company's fac tory numbered more than 5000 persons, the greater number of whom were strik- CTS and strike sympathiZers intent upon preventing the moving of freight
 The blockade of the streets became so serious that Police Inspector Shea was applied to for additional aid. Fifty po- Icemen charged into the crowd which they routed by free use of their clubs. The saloons and gathering places of the neighborhood were cleared in like man ner. The rioting was general. One po- liceman was struck in the back with a
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
The Correspondence.

resnondent has secured copies of telegrams ex- changed between the rebel leader. General ho- Iando, and President Castro with respect to conditional equalization of the insurgent forces. The following is General Roiandos oispe'ch to CastroS ~
 ..I desire do avoid shedding blood which must nrove sterile in view of the exceptional CIT .umstances in which the revolution is placed
 After having agitated the public for upwards of-two years. 1t seems that you nave an op- Oortuni,v of terminating the long struggle by inc exercise of a little patriotism, by guaran- teeing the personal liberty of General Ferrera, Nho acording to Vice-President Gomez Is the only obsfacae and by authorizing the iAtter to accent a formal treaty instead of an uncon-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
Charged to Annual Allotment.

Washington. July 16.-It is announced at the War Department that all requisi- tions made by Governors of the different States and Territories for supplies and equipments for the organized militia of their respective States or Territories will be charged to the annual allotment of funds under Section 1861 of the Revised Statutes unless it is specifically request ed that the acquisition made chargeable to the provisional allotment of the 2,OOO.- 900 under the act of Congress approved March . 1903.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
Had Done Worse.

Lady-You look so ill!
 Shopgirl-I have been unwell but am better now, ma am. The doctor said 1t was nervous prostration from trying so hard to smile and look pleasant when l did not feel like 1t.
 q can sympathize with Sou. I know all about 1t"
 Have you ever worked in a shop, s'Worse-rve moved in society,"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
Prenarations Continue.

Paris. July 1I-According to dispatch from Rome. preparations for the Pope's death are continued at the Vatican. The sisters of the Order of St. Vincent de Paul are sewing mourning hangings in the Court of Charlemagne. Cardinal Or eglia has decided that no unauthorized person shall set foot in the Vatican dur ing the conclave. Accordingly, he has had special medal struck bearing on one side the word "Interregnum.' and on the other July 9, 19O3." without which no one will be allowed to enter after the Pope's death.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
A Woman Assassinated.

Memphis. Tenn, July Io.-A special so The Commercial=A Appeal from Covington. Tenn, says: News has been brought from Mum ford. small town of this county, of the mur- der of Mrs.-s3ursf e Hill by an unknown as- sassin at an early hour this morning, Mrs. fIill was asleep in her bed and the assassin fired a load of buckshot through an open vim dow The full charge took effect in the wo- mans chest. resulting in instant death. No clue of the murder has been secured. Divorce proceedings instituted by Mrs. Hiil, were pending.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
P. M. ARTHUR.
The Chief of Locomotive Engineers
 Dropped Dead.

Winnipeg, Man. July 16.-P. M. Arthur. Grand Chief Engineer of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. dropped dead at midnight while speaking at a banquet closing the annual union convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers which has been in session for the last sev- eral days.
 MT. Arthur had just risen to respond to a toast and repeated the words Tt may be my parting words to many of you' when he fell backwards and expired.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17

In Brittany a curious marriage custom exists among the peasants. As soon as the fateful knot is tied the bridegroom gives the bride smart box on the ear, saying: See. that is how II teels when ,,o', disnlease me-" After this ungallant nrocesding he kisses her tenderly, say ing: And this is how it feels when you treat me vell!'
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
RAILROAD COMMISSIONERS.
John V. Smith Elected President ane
 to Meet in Birmingham.

to Meet in Birmingham.
 Portland, Maine, July S.-Papers on various subjects and election of officers made up today's short business program of the Convention of Railroad Commis- sioners. The officers were chosen:
 President, John V. Smith, Alaoama' First Vice e-President William E. McCoi- lum. Missouri; Second vice-President. Ira B. Mills, Minnesota; Secretary, E. A. Mosely, Washington.
 It was voted to hold the next session at Birmingham. Ala, on the third Tuesday of November, 1904.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17

brick and seriously injured. Several oth- CT policemen were slightly Injured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-17
A Random Shot.


 Some great head was distinctly out lined over the pitch black edge of the thicket against the lighter background of the sky What head it was l did not wait to determine. Without getting from my knees I slid my hand behind me and with the same movement of drawing the revolvers from their scabbards l cooked them. brought them together and fired twice from each in quick succession A wild crashing of heavy body in the bushes followed. and I beat a nasty re treat.
 Next morning We explored the thicket. huge mountain lioP measuring eight feet from tip to tip lay on his back all fours stuck into the air. Four bullet holes were in his chest. so close together that you could have covered all of them with q playing card-and that's what I call shooting when your weapon has become flesh of your own flesh and when you use it instinctively without knowing just how you did 1t.
 Shot Saved @ Life.
 "I once saw a remarkable shot which saved the life of man in the hug of q grizzly the kind of a shot you see once in lifetime and that you'll never forget Years after 1 had quit Arizona I hap pened to run across an old hunter named Gerring and his son Ellis. both of whom had known in my freighting days at Phoenix Far and wide. never was there a better shot than Gerring. The long gun was his speciality though I've seen him take a revolver and shoot the clay pipe out of the mouth of a greaser with as clean and pretty shot as ever came from
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-18
MRS. SUSAN Cox's DEATH.
An Old and Highly Esteemed Lady Passes
Peacefully Away.

After a life of seventy-siX years, Mrs.
Susan Cox died at her home in West
Raleigh yesterday morning about nine
o'clock.
Mrs. Cox was born in Chatham county
and moved to Raleigh about twenty-five
years ago, where she has raised a large
family OF children, many OF whom are
now living in this city, and were at her
bedside when she passed 10 her rewal d
yesterday.
She is survived by her husband, Mr..
william Cox. two sons, Mir. j. l.. and
John Cox, or this city, four daughters,
Mrs w. A. Howell, wife of the superin-
tendent of Pullen Park; Mrs. j. II. Revls,
Mrs John Carroll and Mrs. $. 7. Pullen,
all of this city.
Mrs. Cox was one of Raleighs Oldest
citizens, and her life was one full of
coed works and Christian example. Saa
was a member of the Free VIII Baptist
church.
The funeral will take place this after
noon at o'clock from the West RAJ
leigh church, conducted by Rev. r. 5.
Stevenson, and the interment will be in
lakewood cemetery.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-18
The 10 nhaden Fisheries
Southport Standard.)

Both of the menhaden fisheries located
at Old BrunsWick-th Atlantic Fisheries
Co. and the Cape Fear Fisheries Co
are in full blast at present, and con-
siderable amount of work is being done.
Several of the fishing steamers belonging
to both companies have arrived and be-
gun fishing. The fishing business with
the factories last year was almost a COM
plete failure, but the prospects are that
thi sseason will be good A considerable
amount of fish have already been caught
so far, and reports are to the effect that
the firsh arc large and plentiful, though
rather poor at present
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-18
MAKE 1T OVER.
Change of Dict Will Build an Entire
New Body.

Change of Dict Will Build an Entire
New Body.
People can be entirely made over by
scientific course of food and drink. Even
old. chronic diseases and hereditary all
ments are eliminated by the wonderful
processes of reconstruction under modern
methods of feeding
An illustration is worth attention. 4
lady writes; Il feel this letter will ex-
cptd all reasonable bounds but how can
/ be brief when ! have so much to tell
First about myself. l inherited nervous
headaches and half invalid condition
had TO give up tea and coffee but some
months ago a friend insisted that | start
on Postum Food Coffee and Grapc-nu.s
breakfast food.
~ prepared the coffee myself carefully
according to directions on the package
and used good cream. The first cup
seemed the most delicious and satisfying
drink | had ever tasted | drained it
and filled it again, l was impressed with
the idea that it was just what my starvod
nerves demanded. So / used Postum
and Grape Nuts with good rich cream.
Now for about four weeks l have been
entirely free from headache and nerv-
BUSINESS, and am feeling unusually strong
and well. There has also been marked
change in my appearance. / am a.
years old and my hair is very white but
the haggard. care-worn look is entirely
gone from my face. my checks and body
nave filled out the face shows fire
color. flesh firm and smooth. eyes clear
and lips rcd, My friends comment on
the change and say look 10 years young
or. They are ineredulous when / tell
them that skillful feeding on scientific
1000 like GrapeNuts and Postum Food
'Cohcc has wrought the change.
NOW as to my son &c years old who
mas been afflicted with epilepsy from in
fancy. / hardly dare tell the facts but
nc is here in the body to provo them He
mas mad the best treatment in this coun-
try all without perceptible benefit. His
memory was gradually growing weaker.
At the time | started on Postum and
Grape Nuts he started also. and tho
change in him has been so wonderful
that can hardly describe it Now ne
carries himself erect instead of in his
former careless way. his ewes arc clear
and bright, and best of all his memory
is growing stronger and stronger every
day until | am fairly overcome with as
constituent. He shows decision of
character quite unusual and has lately
expressed a strong desire to study 7
dare not say what hopes his imnrove
meut has raised.
1T is perfectly evident that bodies and
brains can be rebuilt by skillful feeding
and that means Postum Food Coffee and
Grape Nuts Name given by Postum
Co. Battle Creek, Mich.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-18

Wake Forest Vann sends fly to Hadly
King fans: Harris goes out on first.
Score unchanged.
In the seventh Knox up gets his base
on balls; WEIGH gets first; Knox caught
off second but Welch steals second; Isler
with pretty hit makes first and WEIGH
steals third Miller makes first, steals
second and Welch scores. Isler goes
to third; Shannonhouse makes pretty hit
to right, scoring Isler and stealing sec
ond; Brockwell fans. Holt sends fly to
first For Wake Forest, Goodwin fans
Null sends to short and goes out On
first; Pace sends up foul but Brockwel.
captures it, and the score is A. and NJ
), Wake Forest 0.
In the Sth Asbury and Hadley fail to
reach first, but XIX sends out two
bGgger. Welch sends lily to second Wake
Forest is lucky now, ........ gets first
on balls; Hobgood sends fly to House,
Dunn goes cut at first and Vann lands
on first. Asbury at this time makes
wild throw to Welch and Laws scores.
King gets a hit. but Harris fans This
makes the score A. and NJ. 5, Wake For
est l. II
In the last inning Isler drives to sec
ord, but fails to reach first Miller fans.
Shannonhouse sends two Dagger to left
but BrockwelI loses at first Wake For
est is up and Goodwin makes first by
Welch's error. Knox catches him. Null
up and fans. Pace gets first on balls
and steals second, but Laws goes out to
first and the A. and M. is the victor by
five to one.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-04-18
WATERMELON SUIT SETTLED.
Old Suit of sturdivant Against Watts Decided
in Favor of the Counter Claim

Yesterday the Referees report was
filed with the clerk of court in the suit
of j. b. Sturdivant against Samuel Watts,
both of Auburn.
The suit was for 81 700 for a water
melon crop and has been pending for
about two years.
Mr. Sturdivant alleged that Mr.. Watts
had contracted to take all of his water
melons raised that year. Mr.. Watts set
up counter claim of 1882.
The case was referred to Attorney
Alex. j. Field as referee. 1t took 40 days
TO try it, all told Mr.. Fields decision
is that Mr.. Watts had complied with his
contract, and judgment was awarded in
favor of Mir. Sturdivant for the amount
Of the counter claim.