The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-11-18
Advertiser Bureau. Mobile Nouaf,nl,or sia

Mobile. November i7
 An unknown tramp was brought into the city this morning on the roof of a freight train, having been struck by the overhead bridge at Scranton, Miss, and killed. The train. a through freight. was coming north and the body was discov- cred on top of car after passing the place named. There was nothing on hia person to indicate hi sidentity. The re- mains were buried by the County sexton.
 In the City Court this morning Judge Semmes passed sentence on the following convicted prisoners:
 lsom Johnson, murder, ponitentiary fos life. .o'
 britton Young and Archie Anderson. as- sauit With intent to murder: each five years In the penitentiary.
 Spencer Bates, assault and hattarv three months hard labor.
 lsom Johnson. the negro who was oiven the life sentence, stated to the court that he hoped, after having served a year or two to obtain pardon. The court in- Iorneu nm that he had good and able counsel who did all they could for him and. from the evidence, the court thought he was extremely lucky in escaping the gaiiows. The evidence showed that John- son shot Richard Keno to death while the latter was lying on a pallet in A house there being no prevocation for the deed.
 In the case of Spencer Bates. notice of appeal was given by his attorney and fifteen days was allowed. bond being fixed at BOO Bates got off with three months because Of being youth and of good character.
 An agent for the Harris Nickle Plate shows was arrested this morning on four charges for distributing circulars of his show. He appeared before the recorder and pleaded guilty to violating the city ordinance and was taxed s250 in each case. The chief of police had already de- clared war against such violations, be- cause of complaints from citizens, and the four charges were preferred because of his orders.
 The Young Mems Hebrew Association tonight gave It's opening ball in Temper ance Hall. The attendance was large and the evening was most enjoyably spent. The committees were: Arrange ments. N. s. Simon, E. W. Weiss, H. W. Proskauer. Floor, A. V. Feiber, L.. M. Brown, V. c. Levy, M. Klein. Re- ception. L. E. schwarz. s. swope, A. G. Moses.
 Richard Robertson, a negro, living on Cedar and Poe Streets, was found to have concealed from the Health Department three cases of smallpox, his wife and two children being the victims. The two children were brought into court and showed the marks of the disease. The case against him was continued until to- morrow morning to have the physician who prescribed for the children present
 Mrs. Josephine Johnson, relict of John Johnson. who died last year after a long illness. died last night at an infirmary. She was an old resident of Mogile and leaves no family. The funeral took place this afternoon, the interment being in Magnolia cemetery. Rev. Father Shaw officiated at the funeral.
 The IberviIle Society had an interesting meeting tonight, the attendance being large. Rabbi A. G. Moses read a paper, on the history of the Jews of Mobile from the Colonial period to the present time. A number of valuable historical relics were presented to the society.
 Last night fin the north part of the city in what is called Scranton. Dove Gun ningham, a negroes. was killed by stab ping by another negress. Rebecca Tuns-, tall. The Tunstall woman escaped to One-Mile creek swamp There was a man In the case.
 The last yard of asphalt paving for dis trict was completed at noon today. This work was slightly delayed in completion because of scarcity of material for the foundations and surface.
 B. F. Roden, J. A. Going and W. c. Scott of Birmingham arrived in the city last night and registered at the Battle House.
 Mir. and Mrs. Albert E. Fritz returned last evening from their bridal trip and are at home at No. TOP St. Francis Street,