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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

of the Ashcraft cotton mills, Oscar Scott swung on the engine, but his feet slipped and he was caught between the engine and the coal bin and rolled the entire distance. receiving injuries from which he died four hours later. One arm was broken twice. his hip bones were broken and torn loose from his spinal column, four ribs were broken, his face was bad ly cut and he received internal injuries. Scott was a married man, but was sep arated from his wife. He was conscious after the accident and stated that he had boarded the engine to go to Shef- field.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
T. O. Thompson Talks.

J. O. Thompson, Collector of Internal Revenues in Alabama. and one of the referees of Federal patronage, returned this afternoon from Montgomery, where he attended a conference of referees and friends of the administration. He said that the conference was a big success. At the conference suggestions were made as to who should succeed the present holders of positions such as Chairman of the State Executive Committee, Ala bama member of the National Committee postmaster at several points, marshal in one of the districts and other things. Mir. Thompson denied a statement sent out of Montgomery to the effect that the con ference had adopted resolutions provid- ing that the delegation to the National would be equally divided as to color. He said that such a resolution would be ri- diculouS
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Storm in Far West.

Salt Lake, Utah. Nov 1.-The whole Pacific coast from British Columbia to Southern California and Washington. Ida ho. Montana, Wyoming, Utah and Vest ern Colorado were swept by storm today that has resulted in an almost to- tai prostration of telegraph service over that territory and in the mountains has all but tied the railroads in regrlar mid winter blockade.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Impertinent to Powell.

San Domingo, Nov. 1.-The revolution ists have addressed a letter to United States Minister Powell. informing him that engagements entered into with the United States Government presided over by General Wos Gil. will not be recog- mixed by them. The letter requests that Minister Powell recognize the revolution istS. but the Minister has refused to hold communication with them. The political situation here is unchanged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

ran, pulled out her hair. tore her hat to pieces, kicked her books into the gutter and then tried to tear off her clothing.
 Miss Bengert finally broke away and ran, pursued by nearly 200 girls. She finally dashed into a grocery store and the clerks barred the doors until the po- lice scattered the crowd. The rioters were from 15 to IS yePrs old, and the scene of the trouble was in the most fashionable quarter of the city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Wise Case Passed.

A large number of witnesses were pres ent in the Criminal Court here today to attend the murder trial of William Wise a prominent young man of this city, charged with killing Elias M. Latham, d travelling salesman in the lobby of the Morris Hotel on April IT. The case went over until tomorrow morning The kill ing was quite sensational, growing out of alleged attentions being paid by the de- ceased to a sister of the defendant and having in his possession letters written by the sister of the defendant.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
War on the "Johnnies."

The police have declared war on John nies" and gazers, especially those who loter about after the performances at the theatres are over and gaze" at the peo- pie as they pass along the sidewalks. Last night two prominent young men. sons of rich citizens, were arrested and Criminal Court. The other failed to ap- pear in court this morning and a forfei- ture was taken on his bond. Judge Fea- gin announced that he intended putting d especially after the theatre closed in the evenings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Steiner Talks Cleveland.

Sgfried Steiner, who recently returned to Birmingham after lengthy stay in the East, this morning expressed the opinion that New York and Eastern Democrats would stand by former Pres. ident Grover Cleveland for the Prcs.den- cy again and that that distinguished gen. tleman could be reelected if he would consent to make the race. "I honestly believe that ex-President Grover Cleve- land will be urged for the Democratic nomination for President. and if Presi- dent Roosevelt is nominated by the Re publicans MT. Cleveland will be elected '"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
GIRLS AS LYNCHERs.
Attack School Mate Because of
 Her Tattling.

Baltimore, Md, Nov. 11.-In wild frenzy of revenge seventy members of the graduating class of the Western High School set upon Miss Lily Bengert. their classmate, whom they accused of being a 'tale-bearer."
 They scratched her face until the blood
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
free From Calomel or Poison

Laxo Pills are mild and gentle laxa-
 tive, yet sure and effective purely vege- table and are absolutely free from calo- mel mercury or mineral poison. Will correct habitual constipation. Will not gTipe or nauseate. Druggists. 25 cents
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
READY FOR STREET FAIR.
Fall Carnival Will Take Place ir
 Opelika,

Opelika. Nov. 1I--tspecial. .)-Opelika is getting ready for another mammoth street fair. The J. s. Berger Carnival Company has secured the necessary space and will run the fair from November 8 to 3O and promises that nothing shall be left undone to make it success. The railroads have reduced the rates and the many excellent schedules guarantee good crowds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
cures Nervous Dyspepsia

Horsfords Acid Phosphate. the ideal stomach tonic and nerve food, banishes inc depression dejection and disturbed sleep caused by d:sordered digestion Builds up the entire physical system.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Killed bv Switch Engine

Florence. Nov 1.-(SpeciaL)-In East Florence yesterday morning, just before a switch engine on the Louisville and Nashville Railroad reached the coal bin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
opgord woruni,+ Woynen

Weak, Haggard, Worrput Women Will find a boon in Feminala, the pre- scripton used by an eminent physician for ten years, In a large prvate and sani- torium practice, with unvarying success
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
CHURCH FLOURISHING
GROWTH OF CHRISTIAN DENOM-
 NATION IN ALABAMA.
J. o. Thompson Says the Black and Tan Conference Held in Mont gomery Was Great
 Success.

Birmingham. Nov. 11.-(Special. )-At the State Convention of the Christian Church being held in Bessemer, some interest ing figures demonstrating the growth of the Christian Church in Alabama have been brought out. The increase in mem- bership has been about 700. running the total up in the State to 12,0O0. There are eighty active ministers engaged in work in the State and one hundred churches. The growth about Mobile has been particularly striking. A number Of new churches have recently been con- structed in the State, conspicuous amone them being the new building of the Flrs' Christian Church in Birmingham.
 The following Executive Committee was chosen for the church organization: pr. k. C. Anderson of Anniston, Rev: A. Moore of Birmingham, E. D. Linthicum A. A. Odem of Hartselle. W. s. Butler of Selma, T. s. Baxley of Oxford, H. Cat Braxton of Birmingham, J. w. Henry oi Mobile, c. E. Hill of Mobile. Rev. J. A. Branch of Camp Hill. discussed at length this morning "The Country Church,
 making several suggestions which it Is believed will help the country churches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
Impending Strike Ayerted.

The clothing merchants of Birmingham have signed a contract with the Retail Clerks Protective Association and the impending strike is now averted. The
 contracts is for a period of three years During the months of January and Feb ruary the stores will open at a. m. and close at p. m., except Saturdays, when
 the closing hour will be- Il p. m. Three
 full holidays and two half holidays every
 year are given. J. l.. ChalifouX & Co.,,
 who did not participate in the conference
 held this morning posted. a notice today that they would give three full and two
 half holidays year and half holidays on Thursdays in the months of July and Au- place, however, is 7:3O a. m.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

The advance in the price of cotton has caused many of the farmers to turn loose their holdings and the streets have been full for several days awaiting shipment
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

J. M. Jones of this city has received in- formation that his son, J. M. Jones. Jr.. was quite painfully hurt while coupling cars at Ensley, Miss, a day or two ago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
STREET FAIR AT EUFAULA.
Promises to Be Success in Every
 Way.

Eufaula. Nov. n.-(Specfal )-The Street Fair was formally opened here this morning under the most favorable au- spices and thousands or visitors are thronging the city. The attractions are by far the best that have ever been seen here. Conspicuous among the attractions is a poultry exhibit that surpasses any thing of the kind ever seen here, and Is the admiration of all who visit it, Every one expresses astonishment that such a display could be gotten up among the citizens. It is believed that the fair will prove a great financial success also.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12
IN TERRIBLE TANGLE.
Stock Law Has Caused Much Trou-
 ble in Etowah.

Gadsden. Nov. 11.-(Special.) )-Scott Gwin died yesterday about F o'clock, af- ter an Illness of several weeks from ty- phoid fever. He was native of Calhoun County and his remains were taken to his old home for interment, the Junior Order, of which he was member in geod standing accompanying the remains. He leaves wife and several children.
 Last Friday the County Commissioners of Etowah refused to allow portions of Fairview and Gilbert beats to vote on the stock law. Now comes E. c. Jones, through his attorney. and files request for a rule nisi to mandamus the Board of County Commissioners to grant the petition so that Gilbert Beat can vote and get rid of the stock law. The stock law passed by the recent Legislature has got ten the county in a terrible tangle and the people in some sections are very much wrought up over the subject. The de- cIson of Judge Disque will be watched y,th great interest as over half of the county is under the stock law.
 ]. Bobbitt a merchant of Attalla, doing a general merchandist business, has made a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors and has named T. C. Banks an assignee for same list of creditors was filed and the amounts reach over 5000. It is said that his ftock will invoice over $500. ample to pay off all creditors.
 he cotton receipts for this city so far this year are keeping pace with that of last year, the staple is still coming in from all directions. Cotton is being mar keted here from Cheroke. St. Clair, De- Kalb, Marshall and Blount counties.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

c. A. Stevens condition is said to be somewhat improved. but he Is still in quite a critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

Work on the Carnegie Library is pro- gressing nicely and is being pushed rap idly to completion. An entertainment is advertised to be held in the auditorium on the first week in January.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

Circuit Court is grinding in Clayton and the criminal docket is being disposed of this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

A few days ago Bob Bennett, a colored drayrnan of the city, and perhaps the most highly esteemed negro in this coun- ty. died at his home here of pneumonia. Since the civil war he sided with the white people and voted the Democratic ticket. and was trusted In all things Many of the leading citizens of the city attended his funeral and the floral of ferings sent were beautiful. A noble lady of this city got up the money by vol untary offering to pay his funeral ex- penSes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

The Baptist Congress. Philadelphia, Nov. 1.-The Baptist
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

Nose Core, charged with the murder If Tank Warner, negro. was tried be- Gore Judge Renfro yesterday and dis charged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-12

The cotton in this county is about all nicked and the crop will average about five bales to the blow. Business is dull.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
MURDERER TAINTED
just as Life Sentence Was
About to BE Pronounced
..Oram alto Scene.

Springfield, o., May 12.--William
r. Harris, murderer of George Farrell,
was brought before Judge ]. X. Mower
in common pleas court Monday for
sentence. Judge Mower asked Harris
II there was any reason why he should
not be sentenced.
Harris replied: 81 don't know judge.
the man took my wife and broke up
my home. 1t all seems like dream
to me- All can say"
He did not finish the sentence, but
reeled and fell unconscious. The court
was instantly in confusion. Judge
Mower hastily adjourned court and
dispatched the bailiff for physician.
1t was half an hour before Harris
could be revived. .a
Harris was taken back to Jail to
rest Several hours later he was
brought back into court and sentenced
to the penitentiary for Pfe. Harris
was later taken to the penitentiary
Notwithstanding the fact that his con-
dition is serious.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
BIC B|[LS0F
INF|RMARY
ruperd Family Has Inside Track
Pulveyors Of Oats and Laundry
Soap--Also on Payroll.
LOOKS LIKE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Attention has been called to the diff
ference in the payroll at the infirmary
at the present time and In the past.
A sample payroll during the regime OF
Jackson w. Pontius is as follows:
Superintendent, sSe; insane attend
ants, $40; engineer. 500; farmer. $40:
farm hand, SIS; girls. ss4; total for
the month, $685.. E@.1. ~.
The last payroll under the present
management aggregated $44s40. 1t
has run as high as $500 for single
month. The itemized bill furnished
shows the following outlay for April:
Superintendent Bixler and wife, SILT,
G. Y. Kirk and wife, $3.50, B. Walter,
$50; M. Brown, $1715; M. Nickels
$1715; F. Ruperd, $1715; J. Fishel,
$25; F. Reskosky, s25; F. Bissonnette
$40; @. Tchesh, $50; S. Waltersderf
1890; c. Waltersderf, $12.S5; c. Bair
1890. Total, $44S.40.
Among the bills allowed by the di-
rectors is one for Birdella Ruperd, 300
cakes Larlxin soap for infirmary, SIS;
Charles e. Ruperd, oats for infirmary
$S4;i A. J. Bloomberg, dry goods. car
pets and mating for infirmary, $276;
Frank w. Siffert, coal, $96.90.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
VALUATION PLACED .
ON STEAM. ROADS
Canton and Waynesburg and
Massilion Branch are
Assessed by Audit
or Oherlir.
Auditor M. w. oberlin Tuesday plac-

Auditor M. w. Oberin Tuesday plac-
ed a valuation upon the Canton &
Waynesburg railroad, which is a
branch running from Canton south in
to Osnaburg township losing itself
among the hills, and the Massillon rail-
road, which Is a similar line which
has terminus In field in Tuscara.
was township few miles west Of Mas
sillon. Both were started with pros
poets and ended in coal switches.
The Canton & Waynesburg was val
ued at $4,000 mile for the main track
and the switches that run into the coal
mines at $1,000 per mile. There are
8 1-2 miles OF main track and
miles OF sidings.
The Massillon railway was appraised
at $500 per mile and the sidings at
$1,000. There are 1-2 miles of main
and 8 miles of sidings. Neither road
has any rolling stock. but as they are
controlled by the Wheeling & Lake
Erie an engine is occasionally run over
them to haul out cars of coal.
Auditor Oberlin stated that while
looking over the Massillon road hi
ldiscovered five or six miles OF an ole
abandoned road which had reverted tc
the farmers along the line. the lant
so reverting having never been re
turned to the tax duplicate against thu
land owners. He will have it al
| placed to the credit of the men wht
own 1t.
Friday Auditor Oberlin goes to Ali
ance to meet Auditor l.. A. Leonart
to assess the Stark Electric railway
which has been completed within tn
last year. There are about 20 mile
of this line and branch runs to Sc
bring in Mahoning county. 1t is ;
modern line and will probably be as
sessed accordingly
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
RAH-RAHED
!. FOR TEDDY
Students Gave Roose-
volt a Rousins Well
come.
Ecripps-McRae Telegram.


Falo Alto. Cal, May 12.-After a
quiet restful night spent on the cars.
President Roosevelt and his party de-
parted this morning for San Francisco.
where monster demonstration will be
accorded the chief executive upon his
arrival this morning. The president
was given foretaste OF what to ex-
pect in San Francisco when the spe-
cial pulled into this place. Immediate
ly upon his arrival he was greeted by
officials from Leland Stanford Junior
university and committees from San
Francisco. Students from the univer-
sity, about LOO of them, were out in
force and the heartiness with which
they rah-rahed their welcome to the
president brought smile of rare ap-
probation on his face. The president
and party were driven to the univer-
sity where the chief executive address,
ed the students.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
DR.. ALLEN A SPEAKER
Local Minister Took Leading
Part In Anniversary Ser
vices at Wheeling.

Beginning last Sunday, an eight day
service was started at Wheeling in com
memoration of the seventieth anniver-
sary of the organization Of the First
Baptist church of that city. Rev. DR.,
G. B. Allen OF the Baptist chuch Of this
city was invited to open the services
Sunday with sermon, He delivered
a sermon at the morning service and
at the evening meeting he delivered
an address on the subject The Rela-
tion of Baptists to the Civilization
of the World.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
DIvoRCEsUlT

William H. Unkefer of Minerva has
sued his wife Alice H. Unkefer, for
divorce, charging her with gross ne
glect of duty and willful absence for
nesSly three years. He charges that
the wife enjoyed the company Of 9TH
er men and that at present her where
abouts are unknown. There are no
children. J. T. DeFord is attorney for
the plaintiff.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
ALLEGED POSTOFFICE:
ROBBER ARRESTED
William May Placed Under Arrest by Detective
Accused Of Stealing and Cashing $50 Gold
Certificate.

On suspicion Of having stolen $50
gold certificate from postofiice station
Nc. in the grocery store Of M s,
Katie Nsenhauer, 204 East Lake street,
William May was arrested by Detec-
tive Clement Delashmutt Tuesday af.
ternoon.
For some time past money has been
missed from the sub-station; Of which
Mrs. Charles Harding is postmistress.
Lost Saturday a $50 gold certificate
made its disappesrance. The same day
a certificate OF that amount was
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
MRS. MOL|NEAUX
AND HER DIVORCE
SUBJECTS OF Much Discussion,
at Present Time-Six Months
In Dakota .4svs Almost
Expired.
scrlpps-StcRae Telegram.

Scrlpps-NcRae Telegram.
Sioux Falls, s. d., May 12.-Renew-
ed interest in the case of Mrs. Ro-
land B. Molineaux has been aroused
by the fact that six months have now
nearly elapsed since she took up her
residence in Sioux Falls. when she
will. under the South Dakota statutes
be full fledged citizen Of the city
and state and enabled to institute her
suit for divorce. Those concerned re-
fuse. to divulge just what will be done
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
STRANCLER KNAPP
Has Repudisted His conSes.
slon and Expects TO Es-
cape Conviction.

Fcripps-McRae Telearam.
Hamilton, o., May 12.--States At
torney Gard announces that the trial
of Alfred A. Knapp, the stranger. for
the murder of his third wife, Hannah
Goddard-Knapp, will begin Tuesday.
June 10.
Knapp declares that the state has
no direct evidence against him. He
repudiates his confession and appar-
emily believes that he will escape con-
viction.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
POET IS DEAD
Richard Henry Stoddard Sue
bs to Attack Of Rheum-
atism..07 Years Old.

scrIpps. McRae Telegram.
New York. May 12.-Richard Henry
Stoddard. poet and author, died at his
home in this city today, after being
confined to his bed for a week with
rheumatism of the head and ills incl
dent to old age.
Mr.. Stoddard was born in bingham,
Mass on July 2, 1925. His first volume
of poems was published in 184S. 1t
was entitled, Footprints"
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
IS new HAMPSHIRE
TO BE WET OR DRY?
Question 10 Bsing Decided To-
day by the Voters Of the
State.

Scripps. .McRae Telexram
Manchester, N. H., May 12.-After
fifty years of ostensible prohibition
every city and town in New Hamp-
shire is today voting on the question
of license under the new local option
law. Great interest is shown all over
the state and big vote is looked for.
1t is expected that the larger cities
will vote yea and the majority of the
smaller places "no."
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15

when the six months expire.
Whether she will Immediately COM
mence her suit or wait for several
weeks as is sometimes done by east
arn people, who come to South Dako-
Ia for divorces, is not known. There
Is every indication that extraordinary
efforts will be made to keep the pa
pers In her divorce suit from becoming
public until after the nnal hearing.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
DIED AT 10
r m rkabI Age Reached by
Peter Stansisy at Upper
Sandusky-Wife Is 1o3.

Scripps- s-Mcrae Telegram.
Upper Sandusky, May IL. = Peter
Stansley died here this morning aged
10. He leaves a wife aged 103. They
were undoubtedly the Oldest couple in
the state Both claimed to be OF
Alaskan parentage but were regarded
here as negroes.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
j. Milton Long, M. D.

The eminent specialist. has located. perma-
nently In Canton. His generous offer OF
week $ treatment absolutely free has been
thoroughly appreciated by large Dumber
Although he treats all diseases OF a chronic.
long standing aud difficult nature and cures
many so-called incurable diseases. he wishes
It understood II after q thorough examlna-
tiop your case Is found to be incurable he
will frankly tell you So.
. He guarantees to cure CATARRH in all
the forms including catarrh OF the stomach,
liver. kidneys and bladder from which many
NERVOUS DISEAsEs-Epilepsy nervous
debility from any cause. Hysteria. Cholera.
&61sEAsEs Ei'd 6Fp fps%StUsMs MTsPeaGi lad,e, e..
amined without exposure and treated with.
out the use OF pessares and supports by new
and painless method.
Young Middle Aged and Old Men, Weak.
Diseased. Desp0ndent Men, suffering from
premature decay enfeebled powers. any or
all diseases arising from habits OF youth.
early vices. indiscretion or excess. all dis
eases causing losses, drains, weak or falling
memory. &c. should see the doctor at once.
Recent Cases, Private Dir beases cured Ia
five to ten days. Malignant growths and all
Tumors cred without the use OF knife and
no pain.
Oflice and dispensary at 33l South Mo-
Kinley avenue. corner Ninth street.
OFFICE Hours: 1OtO 12 n. m; to an4
to 8 D. m. every day except Sunday and
Monday. Consultation Free.
The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-05-15
MARRIAGE PERMITS.

John Lachinske. 20. and Mary Gra-
bowsky. 20. Canton.
Lawrence Crater, n, and Ella Lea-
sure, II, Alliance. i
Daniel g. Gerber. 2i.sa and Bessis
Stansberry. Is. Canton. ~ ~