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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03

at stake. A sub-surface light is going on, with all kinds of blood-lettine, though the top of things is serene.
 One of the men marked for slaughter is Robert J. Wynpe, first assistant Post master General./ Simmered down. no one knows exactly what his transgression has been, unless it is that he discovered the Machen ring and had the nerve to up- root it when others did not see or failed to act. No one familiar with the daily workings of the department expects to see Wynne survive the insidious attack to be made upon him.
 He Is. not to be decapitated at one fell swoop. That would savor of revenge and wynnc might become a martyr. The method being followed in Wynne's case is much more scientific. It consists in dismemberment Here a little. there . little. he is being shorn of his authority.
 The first operation performed upon him was the transfer of the rural free deliv- cry service to Fourth Assistant Bristow. It was said at the time that this trans fer was temporary, merely to give Mir. Bristow a better opportunity to dig into the machinations of Machen. But now it is we'll understood that Wynne will never again be in charge of that import ant service.
 Several other minor operations have been performed on Wynne. looping off an arm or a leg of his division. If the pro- gram Is carried out. nothing will be left of the office of the first assistant Post master General but the title and the sal ary. wynne has potent friends who are at work trying to save his neck from the silently working knife. They have advised wynne to keep still and attend strictly to business.
 The furry over Postmaster General oA uyttI hlv atIl,aiAa A rfrrnhar of influential newspapers demanded his resignation. They regarded him as weak in his grasp of affairs. and quoted his fa- nous hot air. bon mot as evidence that he failed to see deeply into the rotten ness in the department. But MT. Payne has demonstrated that he is willing worker with the axe.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
121-2 YEARS FOR HAVIS VERDICT OF MURDER IN SECOND
 DEGREE. Young Man Charged With Killing Elias M. Lathem in the Morris Hotel in Birmingham.
 Miners Still Out.

Birmingham, July 2.-(Special. .)-The jury in the case of Glen Havis, charged with shooting and killing Elias M. Lat ham, a young travelling man, in the lobby of the Morris Hotel. April IT, last. after being out thirty-nine and half hours, brought in a verdict this morning of mur- der in the second degree, and fixed the sentence at twelve and a half years in the penitentiary.
 Judge Samuel E. Greene, of the Grim inal Court, has informed the attorneys for the defense that he will hear their motion for a new trial, but the attorneys for the defense are conferring on the matter. The case was one of the most sensational that has been on trial in this county in years. William Wise, a co-defendant in the case, will not be tried now until the September term of the court, a recess to be taken next Monday until September. The killing of Latham was the most sensational as well as the cause. It seems that William Wise went to the hotel to find Latham and get from him certain letters which Mrs. Joe Rubel, sister of Wise, had written to him. Wise and Latham were in discussion about the letters when a difficulty started between the two. Havis, friend of Wise, was near at hand and after the difficulty started between Latham and Wise. said something to them. It Is claimed that Latham pulled a pistol but Havis com menced firing and shot three times. one of the bullets proving fatal. Latham staggered from one room through another and into the Morris Hotel bar, where he fell and died. A pistol was taken from under his body.
 The case started June 15. Three days were spent in an effort to have the case postponed. Then three days were spent in selecting jury The arguments lasted three days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03

neighborhood to be laid. several trains which worked the coal fields being an- nulled until the suspension of work was over. It is figured that over a hundred railroad men are temporarily out of jobs until the strike at the mines Is over There has been no interference as yet at the furnaces. the accumulation of coal and coke which has been going on for several weeks heretofore being sufficient to run everything right along. The mines in Walker County. where United Mine Workers do not work, are in full opera ton and are turning out a large quan- tity of coal The mines which employ convict labor are also in full operation and large amount of coal is being mined by them.
 There is no anticipation of riotine CT disorder during the suspension of work. It is not believed that there will be ary settlement of differences until after the Fourth of July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
OPEN FOR BUSINESS.

To the Public:
 The Montgomery Underwriters Agency was organized for the purpose of con- ducting an Agency business in Fire In surance.
 Only first-class companies. whose flnan- clal strength and correct methods are well known. will be represented in this Agency.
 Business entrusted to Us will receive prompt and careful personal attention. Your patronage is solicited and favors. whether large or small. win be duly ap- preciated.
 We guarantee lowest rates on buildings. merchandise and household goods. Of1ce Cor. Lee and Tallapoosa Streets. Phone 167. Sylvain Marks.
 Secy. and Treas. J. C. Haas, Prest. adv-3t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
1R0Fl Evygys 4sk yST 1Y

Professor F. H. Abbot, e distinguished rep. resentative of the Marion Military Institute is in the city. Mir Abbot is a bachelor of arts and q master of arts of the University of Virginia, was for some time instructor iu that university. and for two years was at the University of Leipsic. Mfr Alfred NJ. Haas, after spending two years at college in New York City. is soon to return to Montgomery. Mir. E. V. B. Cosby of Mayheld, Ky. arrived in Montgomery yesterday. Mir W. M. Lackey of Dadeviiie arrived in Montgomery yesterday. Hon. J. B. Graham of ralladesa was in the city yesterday. Mir ". A. Middleton of Clanton came to town yesterday
 Mir. J. W. Paul of Prattville was in the city yesterday.
 Mir. Julian Monk of Mobile is in the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
At Casino Thaatre.

A large audience was Unused last night at the Casino Theatre through the agency of the Al Haynes Comedy Company, in ried"
 The hit of the evening was scored by Miss Margaret Rosa, when with the as- sistance of a welI-balanced chorus she sang the popular ''Hiawatha," and did her character act and song 'Ikey Gold stein.''
 Jim Beall, an old Montgomery boy. was given merited ovation by a number of his friends in the audience.
 The company will present tomorrow af- ternoon a special Fourth of July matinee, the management announcing several new features.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
slE4sslEsBRIEfa

 DECREE was issued yesterday by Judge A. n. Sayre of the CitySCourt of Montgomery in Equity allowing the complainant in the case of Nicholas Abercrombie vs. O. H. Hender- son to redeem certain lands from the de- fendant. The case was transferred from the Chancery Court of Elmore County to the City Court of Montgomery. in Equity. DEED was filed yesterday in the Probate Court of Montgomery County transferring the Nicrosi property. on the northwest cor ner of Hull and Alabama Streets from John B. Nicrosi and his wife. Mrs. Jennie Ni- crosi. to May Steiner The consideration was SiI.ooo.
 APPOINTMENTS were announced yesterday by Governor Jelks as follows: George Stow CTS. Notary Public, Montgomery; D. L. Lang ston, Notary Public and Justice of the Peace, Jenison, Beat 2, Chiffon County; W. T. Crawford Notary Public. Birmingham. with State Auditor Sowell yesterday as fol- lows: J. L. Smith of Monroe County. George c. Hardwick of Morgan County. w. F. Blackburn of Cherokee County, and W, H. Platt of Pickens County.
 A MARRIAGE license was issued yesterday by Judge J. B. Gaston of the Montgomer County Probate Court to W. T. West and File Ferguson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
PERSONAL ITEMS

@1xsesSGNA A4 44G140. | Miss Jean Lahey. Miss Marjorie Sayre and Miss Margaret Browne have returned from Columbiana, where they have been attending house party at which the lat ter has been entertaining at the home of her parents, Hon and Mrs. w. B. Browne.
 Miss Anna Chapman and Miss Lulu Chapman, who have been visiting their brother and sister, Mir and Mrs. Robert Chapman. at Highland Park, will return this morning to their home in Livings- ton.
 Miss Hattie D. Kyser. of Talladesa. Miss Ada Sue Hawthorne, of Pine Apple, and Miss Celeste Dawson, of Ware, are visiting Miss Annie Maude Dawson.
 Mrs Merritt Giimer. who has been on a visit to her father, Hon. B. H. Screws. and family. has returned to her home in Savannah.
 Miss Josephine Caro- and little daugh- ter, Florence Caro-. are visiting Mrs. Frank Salmons.
 Miss Regina Rosewald has returned from a visit of six weeks to friends in Atlanta.
 Mrs. c. L. Jenks has returned from a visit to friends in Union Springs.
 Miss Elizabeth Bullock has gone to Boston to spend some time
 Miss Gabriella Watts Is visiting rela- tves in Chacoloca.
 Miss Josie Norwood has gone to Texas to visit friends.
 Miss Bessie Miles Is visiting friends in Demopolis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
Crisis Affects Monarchy.

London. July 2,-The Vienna correspond ent of The Times. dealing with the po- litical situation in Austria. says that wealthier than all question of detail is the question of the effect of the present political crisis upon the future of the monarch. The growing antagonism of the Hungarians to Austria has engineered a corresponding antagonism In Austria. There is some talk of the formation of a cabinet representing a parliamentary CO., alition to take place of the Koeber cab inet, though there is little hope that such a ministry would have a long existence.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
Sewer Bonds Sold.


 Two checks for $50,0o0 were given to County Treasurer Henry B. Gray. at 1:l5 o'clock this afternoon. one by the Bir- mingham Trust and Savings CompAmy and the other by the First National BanR. In exchange each bank was given s50,OOO worth of Jefferson County sewer bonds.
 The bonds mature on July 1, 1881, and bear interest at the rate of 1-2 per cent. Attached to each bond are coupons calling for $225o semi annually as inter est.
 The slooooO issue of bonds was made to secure funds to begin work on the Valley Creek trunk sewer. Bids for the construction of the sewer will be opened on July by the Sanitary Commission.
 The bonds are signed by A. J. Tarrant, President of the Board of Revenue of the County. and Henry B. Gray, Treas urer of the County.
 No further delay in beginning the work on the main line of the sewer is artici. pated.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
1.-The Best in Town"
  Cream.

Nearly. everybody in town comes direct to our place when they want the best to be had in the way of Ice Cream and Soda Water. If you're not already one of our customers, you too will do the same way when once you've tried us. Our straw berries served along with ice cream are delicious. Ten cents for a large saucer. .a. ..
 We send out Harris Lithia Water at 30 cents per gallon. Harris Lithia Ginger Ale, quart bottles 25c., pints IS cents.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
CAR SERVICE EXTENDED.
Now Being Run From Richmond tC
 Manchester.

4AdACACSIOIs
 Richmond. Va. July 2.-Street cars were run on both of the Manchester lines and through Manchester to Forest Hill Park today and tonight and at 1l:3O o'clock tonight there had been no disturbance of any magnitude.
 There were four militiamen on each car and several hundred soldiers had been scattered through Manchester and its suburbs, on the request of the authori- ties.
 The line to Seven Pines was also opened this afternoon and so far no disorder of any kind has been reported. All but one, and that very unimportant one. of the city and suburban lines are now being operated day and night with but one mili- uaman to each car. Passenger travel is picking up perceptibly. The strikers. however. are holding out firmly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
WINNIE A MARKED MAN.

Almost Everything Taken from Him
 Now But Title and Salary. Washington Dispatch in Indianapolis
 News.
 The political developments of the post office investigation promise to be as wide spread and important as the criminal ex posures. More shan one political life is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
PRELIMINARY FRIDAY.
Alleged Lynchers to be Arraigned
 at Scottsboro.

Scottsboro. July 2.-(special)-Deputy Sheriff Porter Sowell last night arrested Walter McCutchen, Ed Harris. Albert Smith. Roy Kelly and Bob Brannon, all of near Larkinsville on a charge of be- ing in the mob that lynched the negro Andy Diggs Monday night.
 These i've young men are of the most prominent families In Jackson County. They are now confined in the private room of the sheriff awaiting preliminary trial which will be before Probate Judge c. L. Cargile Friday. Sheriff Austin is able to be up and will be all right soon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
Jeferson's Taxes.

SCAOESOh 1&1e8s
 The indications now are that the as. sessed valuation of real and personal property in Jefferson County for the pres. ent year will reach &47,00O.0O0.
 The assessed valuation last year wal approximately $41, 10000
 The probable increase in valuation is estimated at from $5.000.000 to S6.00O. 900.
 The assessments levied by County Tax Assessor J. F. Mclaughlin will be be- tween $4S,O0O,000 and $44,OOOO00. and the proposed increases which will be present. ed by the Back Tax Commissioner will aggregate something oyer &AO0O, 600. From these figures 1t is estimated that the final valuation will be about $47. .O00. .000
 The increase in value of property, both real and personal. in Jefferson County, has been most remarkable during the past few years. the valuation being less than $40.000.000 as late as 1900.
 The Jefferson County Board of Revenue will meet on July B in the capacity of a Board of Equalization and will hear all tax cases presented by the Commissioner It Is not believed that there will be very many hard fought contests, such as form erly characterized these annual hearings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
The KilIine of Prica.

S SAA@A@A6 VI q A4OGs
 It is no longer a rumor but a fact es- abolished in the mind of Coroner W. D. Paris. that Willie Price, the 16-year old son of J. A. Price of Avondale met his death by gun shot wound at the hands Of either William Gray or his son, W. O. Gray. on the night of Friday. June ls. at about 11:45 o'clock. Price died Monday morning, June p, at private inhrm- ary the cause assigned and recorded on the death certificate being general peri tonitis.
 Young Price. 1t is said, at the above hour stealthily climbed the back fence of Mir. Gray, who lives at 3s1e Fourth Avenue. He walked alongside the house and was heard by Mir. Gray's daugh- ters. who ran to notify their mother that a burglar was trying to enter the house from the west side. Returning the in- mates saw form standing at the blinds or the room just as the city Sloss fur mace gave flash of light. Mir Gray and son by this time were informed and when the girls, upon looking out the win dow. saw pair of black trousered legs and patent leather shoes protruding from beneath the house Mfr. Gray and son rushed to procure their pistols, both of s. caIbre. W. O. Gray hurried to the front and William Gray ran to a window in the rear of the house, the plan being to prevent escape of the supposed burglar oy the rront or rear end of the narrow passageway between the residence of Mir. Gray and the adjoining house.
 As w. O. Gray opened the front door he heard noise as if a person trying to scale the fence at the end of the nas- sageway. while several shots were being fired at him from behind by Mir. Cray w. O. Gray opened fire with his pistol at an imagined object, for the sky was covered with clouds. He eniptied his re- volver just as he heard the fugitive fall in the yard of the adjacent house. The person could be heard running through the next yard, however, and was seen by one of the neighbors.
 Coroner Paris this morning stated that he would take no further action in the case. He says that hereafter 1t should be strictly observed that when a cause for death Is assigned a specific cause should be recorded on the death certif- cate. He said that he received a notice from County Health Oficer pr. J. M, Mason that when a "gunshot wound" is named as the cause this Is insufficient, it being necessary to describe the location of the wound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
Are You Popular? Are You Candidate for One of the Ad-
 vertiser's Free Vacation Trips?
Voting Yesterday was Rapid all Along the Line, But the Leaders Held their Places, While
 the Tall Enders Swapped Places
READ THE RULES---READ THE PLANS.

vOts for Your Choice When Paying Has a Chance to Win From the Present
 Standing of Contestants.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth,

Be sure and use that old and weTl-trled remedy
 MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. for children teething. It soothes the child. softenS tae gum. allays all pain. cures wind coils and is the best remedy for diarghoea- Twenty I've cents q bottle 0u-Wod-frt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
A FLINCH PARTY.

NOTICE MAGAZINE CLUB.
 The Magazine Club will meet tomorrow with Mrs. c. L. Ruth at o'clock. The Club was to have met with Mrs. G. W. Patteson, but on account of her illness the place of meeting has been changed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-07-03
WOMAN ano
 SOCIETY.
MEETING OF B. Y. P. U.
MRs. J. M. de C0TTEs.

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 One of the pleasantest events of the week was the meeting of the B. Y. F. U' of the First Baptist Church. which oc. cured last night at the beautiful home of Mir. and Mrs. F. J. Thornton on South Court Street Their daughter. Mrs. w. H. Coleman of Livingston, who is home on q visit, acted as hostess, she form eriy having been a member of the As sociation, and was assisted by her sister, Miss Natalie Thornton. After the bus mess and devotional exercises were fin- ished the rest of the evening was spent in games, recitations and music.
 The principal feature of the evening was a wiggle contest, which brought forth much merriment among the wig glers in displaying their artistic ability. Mrs. Coleman's talent as an elocution- ist was already we'll known and she was called upon for a number of pieces, which were greatly enjoyed.
 Dainty refreshments were served during the evening and 1t was late hour be- fore good nights" were exchanged
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 A FLINCH PARTY.
 Miss Sadye Lobman gave a beautiful finch party yesterday evening in honor of Misses Stern and Bloom of Eufaula. The home was adorned in cut flowers and four-hand finch was played at four ta- bles. On arrival each guest was present. ed with a green and white basket tied with white ribbon, and filled with green and white bonbons.
 The prize. ,ovely hat pin, was won by Miss Stern.
 Miss Lobmans entertainment was a lovely compliment to her guests of honor.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-12
Ono Reason For the Change.

One of the charges against Capt. Johanson and one of the reasons for which he was relieved of com mand of the Bertha is that of negli- gence contributing to the loss of four lives, for. which the Alaska Commercial company have just had judgement filed against them in the district court at Juneau, for 5000 and costs. which amounts in all to over $S,OOO. The facts in the case are as follows:
 In the winter of 1900 the steamer Bertha, commanded by Capt. Jo- hanson, undertook to tow the schooner Dora B. from Juneau to Lituya bay. Off the Southeastern Alaska coast and when within few miles of their destination those aboard the Dora B. are said to have cut the tow line. A storm was raging at the time. The Bertha meanwhile pro- ceeded and a few hours later the Dora B. went down. Four men who were on board of her-Cannon, Van Burden. Williams and Jansen were drowned.
 The Lituya Bay Placer Gold Mining company, which owned the Dora B.. had administrators ap. pointed for the four men whose lives were lost and at once insti- tuted suit against the Bertha and the Alaska Commercial company, charging that the Bertha and her officers were responsible for the disaster.
 There is to be $5O,OOO appropri- ated by congress for an Alaska building at the St. Louis Fair, and the citizens of Alaska are expected to furnish the exhibit. This ap- propriation is all right as far as it goes, but to do justice to Alaska there should be an additional ap- propriation of $5O,OOO to assist in gathering up creditable exhibit. The citizens of Alaska are willing to do all in their power, but the expense of collecting material for an exhibit, such as specimens from the copper mines in the interior and transporting them to the coast and from there to St. Louis, is too great to be borne entirely by the people. If congress will provide the means for doing it, Alaska will furnish an exhibit that will do more to advertise this country than all the literature that could be printed regarding its great re- sources.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-12

No enterprise of modern times offers such inducement to the think ing investor. A few hundred dol lars now will yield a competency for life. Big dividends will be as- sured of at least $72,OOO per month net profits as soon as the mill is in operation.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-12

The Santa Ana arrived here last Monday with 42 passengers. She left Seattle Feb. 2S, and had good weather the entire trip. MT. Jas. Park is now steward on the boat in place of Mir. Close.
 The following is the passenger list:
 John NJ Hewitt. Surg. [. $. A., Mrs. Hewitt. Edmund smith and Wife. Miss Floy Smith, Donald smith, Alfred E. Hes, Mrs. Helen Sex ton, ]. 4. Northwsy and Wife, Mrs. F.. Ray mond, Miss Lizzie Bicl. Mrs. Ed. smith. Mrs. Johanna Martin and two children: Sgt. Jas. J. Hackett, [. <. A.. II. Bachmail, ]. II. DOnahue. Alvin Walter. Vim. King, A. F.. Grigsby, Pete Nelson, ,Chas. Soutar, T. IIemano. Chas. C. Hub bard, l.. D. Hubbard. l.. l.. Bales, NJ. N: Schumer, q. S. sinclair, ]: R McNeil C: F. Hill, w. K. Hart. Logan Archibald, Thos. Eubanks, ThOs. N. White, Geo. W. Dutton. II. w. Patterson, J. T. Hayes, 0. Simensen. simon Olsen, l. Wilson, Geo. W. Puekett, q. Gjuratara. T. saihi, II. kato.
The Alaska prospector., 1903-03-12
Hart Makes a Clean Up.

Fred. w. Hart, who was in Val. dez representing the New Yorl Life insurance company. is missing and it Is claimed he has embedded S2 200 collected here.
 The Seattle manager of the com. pany says:
 "l believe Hart is an experienced life insurance agent and criminal worker of great skill. He went tc Valdez, and in about two week. did $39,OOO worth of business, a, the same time impressing all with his apparent honesty and ability He said he had spent several sum. mers in Valdez when he entered our employ, and he showed us ref. erences from men of the best stand. ing there, but our agent there was not shown these recommendations Some trifiing excuse was advanced But the references were intended for our benefit, and not for the Valdez agent.
 "That the whole plan was one carefully executed from the begin ming 1 am convinced" continued Mir. Hart. "I believe the man we now want so badly came to us one of the best insurance men in the country, while he represented him. self as novice. He was employed on his excellent appearance and business-like manners as well as on his references. After he reached Valdez he made a record which has been but seldom equaled in the history of insurance business. His commissions reached several hun drcd dollars, but he was not satis- fled with these, and am convinced he intended to make the big clean up at one stroke"