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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
INVENTED A CALL BELL.
John E. Carney, Photographer, Goes
 to New York.

John E. Carney. night manager of the Montgomery office of the Western Union Telegraph Company has been called to New York by an electrical manufactur- ing company which desires to confer with him about a call bell which he has in- vented.
 patent on plans for an electrical call bell which will accommodate any number of calls on a single circuit.
 It is said that the invention of MT. Car ney is quite an achievement in electrical science and that 1t has interested many electrical manufacturers.
 MT. Carney has been with the Western Union Company in Montgomery a mum. Der of years. He has q wide circle of friends who will watch the progress of his invention with interest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

to the referees. He has said that there might be something in Bill Stevens's scheme to organize a State Committee of negroes and organize a negro party in Alabama. A scheme of that kind will in all probab ability, be launched.
 The white Republicans declare that any such organization would cut no figure of importance. It is pointed out that many counties of the State have not a single registered negro voter. In other coun- ties there are not enough registered negro voters to fill up county delega- ton. Not more than 5000 negro voters are registered in Alabama, and it Is said only half of them take any part in Republican politics.
 The white Republicans say that since the Republican conference, nearly all the negro voters will act with the referees
 Gas Stoves and cooking demonstra-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

ter with Joe Puckett. While the question was being asked, Joe came up with a stick or spoke in his hand. Joe asked Murphree if he meant what he had said, and received an affirmative answer. liar ry Puckett then knocked Murphree down. Kennan started towards Joe and was struck on the hand by him. Witness yra bbed Joe and showed him off. Joe started towards Riley and raised the spoke. Riley pulled the knife and then witness walked away. He heard the blow and turned around.
 Cross-Didnt see when Riley pulled tho knife. He had 1t in his left hand: When Riley raised the knife Puckett raised the spoke. Witness helped Riley hp after he was knocked down.
 Arthur kennan. for the State, testified that Riley rushed on Joe Puckett after Harry Puckett knocked Murphree down Puckett backed him to the emhankment Riley had his arms cxte dded.
 On cross examination ne said le didn't see Riley with the knife opened.
 Here the State rested tnd court re- cessed until 3:15, when the defense intro- duced John Chigazola who said he was coming into town from his farm when he heard the dispute. He came round In the road and saw a crowd When about twenty-five yards away he saw one per son fall as if struck down. The person got up and joined the others. Thinking trouble was brewing, he hurried up hop ing to quell 1t. When he had gotten near the crowd he saw the Puckets boys sepa- rate from the others and start away The crowd followed, cursing. and sud- denly one of the Pucketts, the defend- ant, he thought, turned on the crowd and struck one of them down. Witness rush ed up The man was standing with the stick upraised. Witness said. For God 8 sake don't hit him any more. he's already down." Saw one of the Pucketts pick up knife and say, Here's the knife, you see it?" (Witness identified the knife.)
 The cross examination failed to mate- rially change the testimony of witness. He said the crowd was in such posi- tion that he couldn't see who struck or was struck. He thought all of the fol- lowers of the Pucketts were pretty full.
 The defense offered a knife. with a blade about two and a half inches long. in evidence.
 The State admitted the good character of the defendant.
 Judge Afford then stated that in order to save time he would suggest to coun- sel that, from the evidence he was of opinion it was a bailable case. Solicitor Webb was of the same opinion. and by consent argument was eliminated and the court ordered the defendant to give $500 bond for manslaughter.
 Bond was promptly given and Joseph R. Puckett was allowed to return to his family.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
Inspection of Militia.

Captain Johnson. 16th Infantry, tonight with Col W. w. Brandon, Adjutant-Gen- eral, A. N G.. inspected Battery A, and the Mobile Battalion Alabama National Guard, 1st Infantry. Col. R. B. Dumont and staff were on hand, Major E. M. Robinson commanding the battalion.
 The artillery and infantry had in line the following: "A" Battery, Capt. J. H. Norville, First Lieutenant Y. w. Prin- gle, Second Lieutenant Edward K. Nell son, sixty men; "A Company, infantry, (Cadets), G. H. Jones, Captain; w. T. Kelly, First Lieutenant; s. H. Smith, Second Lieutenant, thirty men; 'B' Com pany, Lomax Rifles, D. w. Camp, Cap tain; George Mcknight, First Lieutenant: J. N. Harrison. Second Lieutenant, forty men. "E" Company Gulf City Guards, John D. Hagan, Captain; E. E. David son, First Lieutenant; John Curran, Sec ond Lieutenant ffty-five men. M" Com pany, J. s. Callaghan. Captain; James T. Barter, Second Lieutenant. fifty men
 Major w. T. Westcott, commanding the Alabama State Artillery accompanied Captain Johnson and Colonel Brandon to Mobile With them was Lieutenant J. c. Smith, ID" Battery, Brandon Light Artillery, Birmingham.
 The regimental band was on hand and furnished appropriate music. The in spection was thorough and Captain John stone and Colonel Brandon congratulated the officers and men. The promise was made that new accoutrements would be forthcoming shortly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
DYSPEPSIA

is a germ disease, cured only by killing the Microbes, bred by fermentation in the stom- ach. This is surely and safely done by the faithful use of RADAM's MICRoBE KILLER, which cures more hopeless cases-inclu ding g Catarrh, Consumption, and all dis orders of the blood-than any other remedy known to mortal man. Safe, certain and scientific. You drink it. WyiteJor The wm. Radam Microbe Killer Co.,, Fyss Book. Is: Prince St., New York, or
 Fer slle in Montgomery at
 E. c. FoWler's.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Do not fail to attend the Cooking Lectures by Miss Miller at 117 Mont gomery Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mrs. E. J. Buck and her mother Mrs. O. F. Cawthon left this evening for a visit to Tate Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
Death of Dr. Price.

News was received this morning by rel atives in this city of the sudden death of Dr. Thomas Price of Columbia Col lege, New York. pr. Price was one of the most beloved as well as charming men in this country. and his loss will be felt by admirers of his intellect. pr. Price has made frequent visits to this city as the guest of Major W. H. Ross and Mrs. Triplett, his sis:er-in-law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

that she had not killed her husband aA soon as the threat was made, but had waited for sometime.
 She was convicted. but the judge and solicitor and the jury who convicted her prayed the Governor for her pardon. The State Pardon Board unanimously asked for her release
 And for these reasons. by the Gov. ernor's action, Lou Morrall will be res turned to her children, after a separa- ton of a year.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Hon. Warren s. Reese, United States District Attorney, has returned from Washington. where he went on official bushes
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mr. R. Browder Finn of Montgomery left yesterday for Aniston. where he goes as manager of the Anniston Stock Exchange. recently organized by a stock company in that city. MT. Finn has for several years been in the stock business in Montgomery and has number of friends here. He will his family to Anniston.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

The E. L. G.'s gave a trolley party this afternoon that was much enjoyed by the members of the club and their friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mir. L. l.. Ford, a former newspaper man of Roanoke, Va, Is visiting Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Miss Lillian Frenkel Is in Pensacola and is being given royal time by her friends
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
Mobile Minor Mention.

Mayor Mclean was in consultation this afternoon with J. Cutter. Superintend- bile and Selma Division, and B. B. Ar wood, Road Master, relative to St. Jo- seph Street, north from Beauregard, to the city limits. After inspecting the street the railroad representatives prom ised the Mayor all possible aid in put ting it in first class shape. The South ern's track run along this street.
 J. O. Acree, mill man. was arrested today, charged with disorderly conduct and interfering with an officer. Pound Keeper Curran. a one armed man, swore out the warrant. The plaintiff alleged that he had a COW beonging to the de- fendant. which he was taking to the pound when Acree cane up, struck him in the face with walking stick and the took the COW. Acree gave bond and will be tried tomorrow morning.
 George B. Alvares. aged g, died in Mo- bile today. He was well known in Mo- bile, where he has many relatives and friends. The remains will be inferred in Cleveland Station. on the Southern Rail- way. tomorrow morning.
 Mobile last night from Knoxville. Tenn, and are guests of the Bienville.
 G. F. Clarkson. a prominent lumber man of Chicora. Miss, Is in Mobile. look ing up business.
 Lieutenant L. Craven and wife of Fort Morgan, are guests of the Bienville.
 H. c. Bryan of Birmingham. arrived in the city last evening.
 R. B. Roberts of Pensacola, is in the city.
 Mobile Society News.
 The Menticulture Club has its regular weekly meeting this morning at the resi- dence of Miss Nellie Friend, with the fol- lowing program: As you grow. somexhere or other you will find what is needful for you in a book. ."-McDonald. Life and writings of Bayard Taylor. l Miss May Ce Robinson Discussion, Hannah Thurston," Miss | Annie Spotswood 6ketch-Constance Fennimore Wooison. Joseph Gilbert Holland, Miss Emma | Rhett
 Synopsis of Anne" Miss Helen smith | Pen picture of Anne Douglas, Miss | Bernice Patterson. l Music, Miss Rehie Neville.
 Election of officers.
 The Altar Child of Trinity Church gave a moonlight picnic to Daphne this even | ing which from every standpoint was a | success. The steamer Heroine left the | wharf at 7:3o o'clock, bearing a large and merry crowd If picnickers ready to enjoy one another the moonlight on the bay, the music and the refreshments. all with equal zest
 Miss Belle Hallett entertained the Drawing Cards yesterday afternoon al the occasion, was filled with profusior
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
Genuine Panama Hats. $7.5o to $Io.

We have just received a largel line of Genuine Panama Hats, that we Sbought at much less than usual prices and they will go at $7.5o and $Io. The $Io ones are all negligee styles---the real thing genuine one piece Panama Hats, that usually sell for SIS to $2o.
 Here is the opportunity of the season to buy the sWellest thing in a Panamas at a big saving.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

MT. R. V. Taylor returned yesterday from business trip to New York.
 The Doasyouplease Club held its regu- lar weekly meeting this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mrs. B. s. Campbell of Peducah. Ky,. is in the city and is the guest of Mrs. Charles Mohr and Mrs. A. F. Bush on St. Anthony Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mir. Thomas Hallsville left yesterday for Nashville. Tenn, where he will be the leading sololst in the Philharm, ,nie concert on May 12th.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Miss Julia and Addie Hershfield enter tained Wednesday at dinner in compli- ment to Mrs. Bloch, Mrs. Adler and Miss Adler of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

afternoon succeeded in finding d much wanted witnHss for the Government in important cases against custom house of ficials at New York, to be tried for ex- tortion from officer of vessels n admit ting contraband goods. The man is sec- ond officer D. F. Baile, of the British steamship Woodford, arrived from Tam pico. Mexico. today Baile was an off, cer at the time of the alleged crooked ness. on board a British ship. Marshall Simmons was instructed some ten days ago to be on the lookout for Baie and but for detention of his vessel in quar- antine he would have been served with the summons sooner. Baile left for New York at midnight
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Gas Stoves and cooking demonstra- tions at IF Montgomery Street to- day 8 to 6 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09
Verdict for Defense.

In the case of Robert Sands, administra- tor of the estate of Lizzie Nestor vs. the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Com pany, for $25,000 damages, the jury to- night brought in a verdict for the defense
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mrs. Adolph Brown at her home On Jackson Street entertained a number of friends Monday In complim mt to Miss Daisy Adler of Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Mrs. James H. Cook and niece. Miss Eunice Heltson, who came from Mont gomery to attend the Dudley Mcclure concert returned home yesterday.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

The Busy Bees" the children's mis- sionary society of the Government Street Presbyterian Church. gave a social this evening in the Sunday School room of that church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Miss Belle Hallett entertained the Drawing Cards yesterday afternoon at her home on St Louis Street, which for the occasion, was filled with profusion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Invitations have been issued to the annual celebration of the Workingmen's 8 Timber and Cotton Benevolent Associa- ton which will be held at German Relief Hall, Monday May 1th at S:30 p. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

The lawn party for the Benevolent Home, postponed from yesterday on &C., count of the rain, was given this after noon in German Relief Hall. This sounds like an Irish bull, but 1t isn't.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

Miss Mary Lily Taylor, daughter cf MT. and Mrs. Hannis Taylor, arrived yester- her grandmother, Mrs. William A. Le- Baron.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

George B. Alvares aged 32, died in Mo- bile today. He was well known in Mo- bile. where he has many relatives and friends. The remains will be inferred in Cleveland Station. on the Southern Rail- way, tomorrow morning.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-05-09

A very jolly fishing party spent the day at Bayou Sara today, the party be- ing given in compliment to Miss Jennie Fee Austell and her guest, Miss McDaniel of Texas, chaperoned by Mrs. George Lyon.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Take Crum Into Court.

Some very good lawyers hold that
President Roosevelt's appointment of
DR.. Crum to be Collector of Customs
at Charleston was in clear and open
violation of the provision of the Con-
stitution which requires that such ap-
pointments shall be made by and with
the advice and consent of the Senate,
and confers upon the President the
power only to ELL up all vacancies that
may happen during the recess of the
senate.'' The vacancy which Crum
has been appointed to fill did not
"h open" during the recess Of the
Senate, or rather he was not appoint
ed during the recess, and when he was
appointed he was not confirmed by the
Senate. The provision in the ,Consti-
tuition was evidently made to guard
against precisely such an abuse of au-
thority as that of which the President
is guilty in this case.
The question ought to be tested in
the Courts, and we wish that Mayor
Smyth, acting in behalf of the COM
munity, which can hope for relief in
no other way would apply to the Uni
ted States Court here for an order
restraining DR.. Crum from entering
upon the discharge of the duties Of
Collector until he can establish his
right to do so under the Constitution
and laws of the country. and
Courier.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Validity of Appointment of crum
May be Tested.

If it can be shown that President.
Roosevelt's appointment of Dr.. Crum
to be collector Of customs at Charles
ton was in violation of the provision
of the Constitution which requires,
that such appointments shall be made
by and with the advice and consent of
the Senate, Mayor j. Adger Smyth,
in behalf of the community, will ap-
ply to the United States Court for an
order restraining Dr.. Crum from en-
tering upon tie discharge of the du-
ties Of collector until he can establish
his right to do so under the ConsJiru-
tion and laws of the country" The
Mayor, who believes in Davy Crock
ett's rule of conduct, "Be sure you
are right and then go ahead,'' bas re-
ferred the matter to Corporation
Counsel Mofett, who will investigate
the legal status of the contention.
The action of the Mayor will be gov
erned, of course, by the report of the
corporation counsel.
The editorial, which appeared in
The News and Courier yesterday,
opened the door of hope to those who
have earnestly striven to prevent the
appointment of the colored physician.
News and Courier, 3lst.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
The Trial Of ]. H. Tillman.

Columbia, March 3o.-The prospect
now is that the case against Mr.. James
H. Tillamn for the killing of Mr.. n. G.
Gonzales, will be heard at the ap-
preaching trem of the Court here. The
understanding is that the case will be
called the second week of court, and
that if necessary an entire week will
be given to the case. The expecta-
tion is that the case will go promptly
to trial and that both sides will an
nounce that they are ready. No sug-
gestion has yet been made that
change of venue will be asked for at
this trial.
The defence will be represented by
Mr.. George Johnstone, of New berry {:
Congressman George Croft and Mr.,
Patrick H. Nelson, and the prosecu-
tion will be represented by Solicitor J.
VIM. Thurmond, former Attorney Gen
eral G. Duncan Bellinger, Col. An
drew Crawford and William Elicit.
Jr., Judge Klugh will be the trial
Judge.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
ADMIRAL DEWEY TALKS TOO MUCH.
Makes Statements Calculated to
affect Pleasant Relations With
Germany Washington Stirred.

Washington, March 27.-AH Wash
ington is agog today over an interview
of Admiral Dewey, printed this morn
ing, in which among other sensational
things, he says that the winter man
oeuvres in the caribbean sea "were an
object lesson to the kaiser more than
to any other person. The admiral
today affirmed every word of the in
terview, though protesting he cherish
ed no i'll will against the German en-
peror.
In naval and diplomatic circles
Dewey's sharp words have been the
main topic today, and Germany's at
titude in the matter is being awaited,
not with anxiety but certainly with
interest. At the navy department. it is
said, while the department. assumes
no responsibility for what the admiral
may say, no official notice will be
taken of his interview unless the
State department. calls attention to it.
This Secretary Hay will do only in
the event that Berlin authorities make
inquiries on the subject. No one denies
the truth of the admiral's assertions,
though in official circles his action
in giving them publicity is consider
ed indiscreet. Should Germany ques-
tion this government in the matter it
is not at all certain that Secretary
Hay will admit the pertinency of the
inquiry.
After paying a warm tribute to the
American navy, which, he says, is
"the greatest navy in the world, .
the admiral says: "The German navy
is an entirely different organization in
its. makeup Of human material. l
have made deep study of that navy.
My belief is that its efficiency in
possible action is overestimated. The
men do not begin to compare in
education and intelligence with the
Americans. Their men have in my
opinion been educated so that they
look to the officers and depend upon
them for specific instructions in the
least matters. They have not the self
reliance Of Americans. -
OF the caribbean sea manoeuvres the
admiral says:
"They were the greatest object les
son of that kind probably that the
world has ever seen. 1t was more an
object lesson to the kiser than to any
other person. Think of it, "a war
ships, including colliers and all! Ger
many could not possibly get feet
over there that could fight such an
aggregation of warships as that
It is learned tonight that the ad-
miral's remarks have been cabled in
extenso to the Berlin foreign Office
from the embassy here.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
SHOCKED The KAISER.
The German Emperor Couldn't
Understand Why the Police
Did Not Arrest Senator
TilIman.

Berlin, March 27.-Chief of Police
Count Bernstein, who visited the Unit
ed States to make observations for
the Kaiser, dumfounded William and
Court society by his report of Senator
Tillman's anti ti-negro speech, delivered
at the New York Press Club banquet.
81 was astonished at this mans out
burst of eloquence; nothing like it
was ever heard in our Parliament or
lecture platform. Such eloquence
must be heard to be appreciated, !"
said the Count.
''Did he refer to Roosevelt?'' asked
the Kaiser. ).
"He pulled him over the Goals bodi-
ly-sroasted him. as they say in the
United States. - .sBut was no police
man on hand, to dissolve the assem-
blage?'' 1t was the Kaiser's turn now
to be astonished.
.sNo, your Majesty, police interfer-
ence would have been illegal. .
William and the Court talked long
and earnestly on this condition OF
things, which to them seemed IN
compatible with the dignity OF a
civilized Government.
.sAnd Senator Tillman, will he not
be prosecuted?'' -.
No: not at all, though, according
to our laws, he deserved at least ten
wears in the penitentiary.
The Kaiser's belief in Bernstorff
truthfulness is sadly shaken.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
VENEZUELAN ARBITRATION.
Allies May Object the Cars
Naming the Members Of the
Court.

Washington March 29.-Minster
Bowen hopes to begin work during
the present week with the diplomatic
representatives of the. Venezuelan
blockading Powers on the protocol for
sending to The Hague arbitration
tribunal the question whether these
nations shall have preferential treat.
ment in the payment Of the claims OF
their citizens. Mr.. Bowen heretofore
has submitted to the British ambassa
dor the draft of a protocol for the
purpose stated, a notable feature OF
which is that the Gar of Russia shall
name the members of the Court: 1t
is known that. the allies intend to
offer some amendments to the draft
prepared by Venezuela's representa-
tives bat their nature has not been
made known although one OF them is
believed to be regarding the PROPOSE
tion relative to the Gar as there is
Thoughts to be some objection on their
part to that monarch assuming the
function of naming the members OF
the Court.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1903-04-01
Iaxina Building and Loans.

Spartanburg, March 29.-One OF the
four local building and loan associa-
tions and the equalization board,
which is in session at the county
auditors Office, held conference
today, at which the taxation matter
was settled, if the decision of the COM
ptroller general in Columbia proves
not adverse to the agreement. This
settlement provides that the institu.-
tion furnish to the equalization board
a list of all stockholders in each series
and also in each list the value of the
stock of the series, and also to check
off the names OF those who have bor-
rowed in that series No further return
is required of the association. The
equalization board will then take the
list and on the stock of each individual
stakeholder list this on his individual
returns for taxation. This stock Will
be returned by the board at 60 per
cent of its value, the same as bank
stock. Stockholders who are borrow
ers will not be required to pay tax on
such stock and will thus escape
double taxation.