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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
HENRY L, MERRIPK DEAD,

Gained Fame as ParagrApher For the
 / Washington Post.
 Washington. April 1S-Henry L. Mer- rick. editorial, writer and paragrapher on The Washington Post, died tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-04-19
GLASS FACTORIES CLOSE.
Not Known When Operations Will
 Be Resumed.

Hartford City. Ind. April 1s.-Every window glass factory in the United States today went out of blast.
 Twenty thousand skilled laborers leave the factories with no idea when they will return.
 The impression among the workers Is that when the wage scale is adopted, for the next blast, 1t will be close to a 50 per cent reduction in wages
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
SPLENDID MUSICAL RECTAL
ENJOYED AT SAINT MARY's
Six Young Ladies Were Heard Last Night in
Programme of More Than Usual
Merit

A most enjoyable musical recital was
given at st. Marys last night.
1t was an event that attracted many
friends Of the institution. and these thor
oughly appreciated the delightful program
rendered.
The recital was given by Miss Julia
Harris, Miss Bessie Woodland. Miss Flor
enee Thomas and Miss Annie Root, assist
ed by Miss Annie Cheshire and Miss Fan
ME johnson. These young, ladies are to
be congratulated upon the success of. the
evening and in the high character of the
music rendered.
The opening selections of the programme
were by Miss Bessie Woodland These
the "Valse Chromatique" by Lesehetiz-
sky and the "Serenata." by Moskowski.
most ably rendered. Miss Annie Cheshire
was next heard in a vocal solo, Her
Smile" by Tito Mattel, that was greatly
enjoyed
Miss Julia Harris rendered the next
numbers, these being Schumanu's Noe
turne in F" and Titsiff's "Spinnlied, both
being happily interpreted, as We're also
the next numbers by Miss Florence
Thomas EAU Soir," by Paderewski and
the "Serenade,' by Jensen.
Then came vocal selection, this being
Woods Song of Little People," which
was the excellent offering of Miss Bessie
Woodland. Following this Miss Annie Root
was heard with pleasure in Chopins
'Mazneka,' and in the Prelude" by
Rachmannnoff.
The next numbers on the programme
were by Miss Fannie Johnson whose rem
dition of two selections was enjoyed, these
being Violin-"The Swan, by Saint
Saens and Rubinstein's g Melody in FL
Then the brilliant programme came too al
close in Scharwenkas "PoIsh Dance in
E Minor" splendidly given by Miss Bes-
sic Woodland.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
TO ROOF The SHOPS.
s. A. L Machinery to be All Moved Into One
Building.

The larger building of the old Seaboard
Air Line shops here is to be rooted over,
and the work will be concentrated so as
to get the machinery all under one roof.
There were originally three shops, the
machine shop, the blacksmith shop and
the foundry AS it is now the work is
scattered in various places, and the OBJ
ject is to get it all together.
Mr.. s. C. Hickey, who has charge of the
shops, says that work viii begin at once.
Ali the material is ordered, but not
brought here yet The roofing will be
done by the force at the shops and with
their own material very largely. 1t is
impossible to tell yet what the cost of
the work viii be; for no estimates on the
brick work have been made.
The woodworking machinery and the
engine room will be moved into the main
building when the work is completed.
No very extensive changes will be made
at this time, for the shops are too small
to take care of the large power now
used on the road. At present there will
not be many more machinists employed
but of course it may lead to the employ
ment of a much greater number in the
future, if more extensive enlargement is
made.
The roof will be of slate and it is said
the entire building will be fire proof
when finished.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
THEATRE MANAGER FOB DUsHAM.
Manager Leath Of Richmond Adds the New
Theatre to His Circuit Of Rntertainmsnts.

The Richmond News Leader says that
Durham has been added to his theatri-
cal circuit by Manager Lealth of Rich
mond
The Leader says that about two weeks
ago Mr.. Leath went to Durham to inspect
and lease the new theatre and was de-
lighted with it. He decided to take it
and play the same attractions there that
some to his theatres. He has been grant
ed lease on it for long term Of years at
what is really very modest rental
The theatre is so situated that it will
fit in well with the other cities in which
Mr.. Leath has houses, and will make
the lot OF the travelling companies a very
easy one. John S. Elburg. formerly of
Richmond. who went to Norfolk as treas
urer and afterwards to Charlotte as mana
ger, viii have charge OF the new house
which will be opened next season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
FIRST YEAR OF CUBAN FREEDOM.
All Over the Island the People Celebrate il
With Enthusiasm.
(By the Associated PICS. J

Havana, May 20.-The celebration OF
Cuba's independence day, the first anni-
veTsary of the establishment of the Cuban
Republic, began at midnight with the
usual illumination of the fronts of the
clubs, the sending up of rockets and the
screeching of steam whistles. Business
was completely suspended and the streets
were thronged with people
President Palma, accompanied by the
cabinet officers and city and provincial
officials drove to the Punta, where he re-
viewed the members of the police and fire
departments and then, accompanied by
Secretary of State Zaldo, he was driven
up the Prado to the palace, continually
acknowledging the SITUATIONS of the
crowds, which lined thai thoroughfare
At noon the guns of Cabanas fortress an
nounced that exactly year had elapsed
since the birth of the Cuban Republic,
and thereafter, the rural guards and ar
tillery paraded on the Plaza IN front OF
the palace and were reviewed by the
President.
Durir g the review of the troops United
States Minister Squiers was the only
foreigner in the Presidents party, which
occupied the central balcony of the palace
The feature of the review was the smart
appearance of the mounted rural guards,
who were enthusiastically cheered
Dispatches received here from several OF
the Cuban cities indicated that the hoh-
day was universally celebrated throughout
the island
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
pARR1MAN OPERATED ON.
The Appendix Removed Hartman Expected
to be On in Fourteen Days.
(By the Associated Press. }

New York, May 20-E. II. Hartman
was operated on today for appendicitis. At
the conclusion Of the operation the ply
sicians announced that it had been sue
cessful.
The operation took place at eight O'Clock
in the Hotel Netherand. The patient
was laid on specially constructed plat
form and the ether was administered to
him by Dr. Bennett. The operation pro-
per was performed by DR.. William T.
Bull. Mr.. Hartman was in excellent con-
dition. He was not at all nervous.
Miss Mary Hartman has been her faith
er's nurse since his return from his Wes-
tern trip. She was at the Netherland, in
an adjoining room, during the operation.
When the appendix was removed it was
found to be very much infiamed The oper-
alton was made at the request of Mr..
Hartman. who said he did not want to
run the risk of recurrence OF the at
tack, which might come at an inoppor-
tune time.
DR.. Lyle, who was an attending ply
stefan at the operation, said:
"The operation on Mr. Hartman was
performed by DR.. Bull. 1t was very sue
cessful The condition Of the patient was
favorable The appendix was slightly in
famed but no pus was found. 1t was
very clear case. Recovery is almost GER
tain. Mr.. Hartman is expected to be out
in fourteen days. The operation took an
hour. An incision of about two inches
was made"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
4 MURD[ROUS sun
Two Die in Brooklyn, Three
In Philadelphia From
the Heat.
(By the Associated Press

New York, May 20.-The hottest wealth
er ever recorded in the local weather bu-
reau for May 20 for any day Of that date
of any year since a record Of maximum
has been kept was recorded
today The temperature at 20 minutes NJ
ter three o'clock this afternoon was ninety
degrees. The nearest approach recorded
for New York at the local bureau f(f a
similar time on a similar day in MAY was
sc in 1877 and " degrees in 1898.
Two school children, boy and a girl,
died on the street in Brooklyn today from
the effect of the heat. There were five
cases of heat prostration reported in this
city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
ONE roURrH CITY BURNED.
a Fire at St Eyacinthe Destroys 100000
Worth Of Properly.
az the Associated Press.l

ST. Hyacinthe, Que, May 20.A fire
today in the shoe factory of Cote Bros
destroyed that and half a dozen other in
dustries, and $50 houses leaving nearly a
quarter of the city's population helpless
tonight The loss is placed at 100000
Nobody knows how the fire started
When it was first noticed it had secured a
firm grip upon the Cote factory. The
wind was blowing half gale at the time,
and the buildings in the immediate vicin-
ity were of such character as to fall easy
prey to the flames. The burned district
is practically the same as that destroyed
in 1876 The river Yamaska flows through
the town in the shape of a letter "V.''
St Antoine street runs along the top of
the ''V' and practically everything south
of that street was burned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
In the Supreme Court.

Appeals at the end of the docket were
argued yesterday as follows:
State v. Boone, by Attorney General
for the State.
State v. Joyner, argued by Attorney
General for State.
State V. Hall, by Attorney General for
State; John H. Cook for defendant.
State v. johnson; continued.
State v. Express Company. by Attorney
General for State; julius c. Martin for
defendant.
State v. Bruce, by Attorney General for
State.
Bray " Lumber Company, by E. F.
Aydlett, by brief, for plaintiff; Pruden,
Bond and Shepherd for defendant.
Osborn V. Leach. by Argo, MoreheaG
and King for plaintiff; Jones, Barringer
and f. H. Busbee & Son, by brief, for de-
PENDANT.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Golf Tournament at Asheville.
Especial to News and Observer,

Especial to News and Observer.)
Asheville, N. c., May 2O.-Under fair
skies and with a long entry list the tour
nament of the Southern Gold Association
began today There were thirty-six en-
tries for the qualifying round and all but
one of those entering appeared. In the
morning the scores were good. Andrew
Manson, of Darien, Ca, stood we'll ahead
with score OF SO in the two rounds Mr.
Edwards. the champion of Texas, came
second 70. The first nine hole during the
afternoon Mr. Manson broke the record
for the Salamanca links, making the
round in forty strokes.
Mr.. Manson won the gold medal of
fered by the association for the best
score, his total being ia.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Desperate Efforts to Save Jstt.
(By the Associated Press.0

Lexington, KY. May 2O-Another evil
dence of the desperate determination of
Jett to get back to jackson, KY, was
shown in the attempt to get him out Of jail
or Boones hands at Winchester today by
serving another warrant on him. Attor-
icy Stevenson presented to Sheriff Nc
Cord a warrant. sworn out at Jackson by
Squire Edwards, charging Murder in
Breathitt county" McCord presented it
to Boone but he refused to surrender Jet.
Stevenson then had Boone brought into
court to show cause why he would not
give him up. The court gave Boone till
June 4th to answer. thus checkmating
the plan of Jetts attorneys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Shot by a Deputy Sheriff.
(By the Associated Press.)

Gadsden, Ala, May 2O-News has
reached Gadsden of the shooting of Will
Wood, Jr., by Deputy Sheriff Cecil Crit
fin, at Ball Play, ten miles above Gads
den, this morning. Deputy Sheriff Griffin
had a warrant for Wood, issued in 1901,
charging him with assault with intent to
murder. He resisted arrest and threat
ened to kill Griffin whereupon the deputy
shot him. No blame is attached to GrIf-
fin, as Wood is a desperate character.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
seligman Cuts His Throat.
(By the Associated Press.)

New York. May Washington Selig-
man, banker and broker, a son of James
Seligman and Company, and brother of
Jesse Seligman was found in his room at
the Rossmofe Hotel with deep cash in
the right side of his throat. He was taken
TO Roosevelt hospital a prisoner for at
tempting suicide To Police Captain
OConnor, Mr.. Seligman said
have been suffering from nervous
allment for the past wenty years and
only few days ago noticed that it was
getting much worse and / was afraid to
face 1T. Beside / have been having n
whole lot of trouble in Wall street lately
and so / determined to end it all.
The doctors say that there is no doubt
that Seligman will be able to leave the hos
pital in few days.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
French Aggression in China.
fBy the Associated Press. }

Victoria, B. c., May 2O.-Alfred Gun
ningham, manager of the Hong Kong
Daily Press was 4 passenger on the Kaga
Maru, which arrived last night. He said
in an interview that while attention is
being maintained in Northern China by
Russian aggression, a matter of lar
greater Importance to America, Great
Britain and Japan, was overlooked in the
South The report is that the aggression
of France is increasing in the southern
province. He was of the OPINION that
France and Russia were acting IN concert,
the former in the north and the latter in
the south.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Pictures of the Wreck.

Some excellent pictures of the terrible
wreck on the Southern Railway, near
here, have been made by Watson's Photo
graph Gallery. There are four of these,
showing the upturned cars in various po-
sitions the declivity down which they
rolled, and the deep pools just ahead into
which had the cars plunged the horrors OF
drowning would have been added to the
terrors Of the wreck The pictures are
11x14 and sold at $500 for the set or 80
cents each
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
STRONG ANrI.sALoOH SERMON.
Rev. A. 3. shaw, Formerly of Henderson,
Arouses Deep Interest in Portsmouth.

Rev. A. R. Shaw, of Portsmouth, pas
tor of the First Presbyterian church,
formerly of Henderson, delivered strong
sermon in Portsmouth on Sunday, his
topic being THE Rightful Attitude of the
Church to the Saloon Business" He adyo-
Gated uncompromisingly opposition, declar-
ing that this was for the benefit Of the
saloon keeper. the drunkard, the drunk
ards family, generations yet unborn and
God. This sermon was so strong and
earnest that it was published in full in
the Portsmouth Star of Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Dedication of a Church.


Especial to News and Observer)
Rocky Mount, N. c., May 20.-The new
Methodist Protestant church here was
dedicated last Sunday, Rev. III. L. Ell
derdce, d. d., of Westminster, Maryland,
preaching the dedicatory sermon. Three
years ago Rev. r. NJ Andrews took up
the work of establishing Methodist Pro.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Ready for the Assembly.
(Bv the Associated Press.l

Lexington, Va, May 2O-About $50
commissioners of the 43rd General Assem-
bly, of the Presbyterian church in the Uni
ted States, which meets here tomorrow ar.
rived today. They were met at the sta
ton by local committee and escorted to
the homes assigned them during their stay.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Getting Fixed Up.

Work is going ahead vigorously placing
the stone blocks about the grounds at
the county court house. On these Will be
placed part of the iron fence formerly
around the capitol, one section of 1T ex-
tending from the court house to the
postoffice on Fayetteville street.
In the Register of Deeds office there
is fixing up going on also. The whltc-
wash man is at work and things are be-
ing shaped up for the summer season.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
May Establish Mornir g Pepper
(special to News and observer.l

Washington, N c., May 2O.-A Virginia
newspaper man has recently written sew
eral local people who have money seeking
to interest them in morning. newspaper
for this city. So encouraging were the
answers he received that he will be in
the city next week tc further investi-
gate the field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

testant church here and through faithful
labor overcame many obstacles He was
followed by Rev. A. Ct. Dixon. the pres
ent pastor. who pushed the work to COM
pletion. the libemhty Of members Of all
joined to the eonsecrated
offerings OF his own flock enabling him to
declare last Sunday that every cent of
debt on the church had been provided
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
SHOT for SANDER.
(By the Associated Press

scottsboro, Ala, May 2O-Thomas II.
Kennedy, a photographer. shot John
Young twice with a pistol at Hollywood
last night, Young dying in about thirty
minutes. The trouble arose over alleged
slanderous remarks about the Kennedy
family.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Two Thousand Houses Burn, d.
(By the Associated Pros. J

Manila, May 2O-Two thousand native
houses have been destroyed by fire in the
Tondo district Of Manila. About 5000
persons are homeless and are being fed
and sheltered by the municipality. The
damage is estimated at 1000 900 pesos.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Masonic Bazaar.

An important meeting of the Masonic
Bazaar committee is to be held tonight at
a O'Clock in the office of Mr.. John c..
Drewry. All members are urged attend.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Three Die in Philadelphia,
lRy the Associated press.l

(By the Associated Press)
Philadelphia, May 2O.-The continued
hot weather of the last few days caused
three deaths and many prostrations in this
city today.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

In order to win success man must first
fall in love with his work.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22
Strike Of Marine Engineers.

Washington, N. c., May 20.-In conse-
quence of strike of the marine engineers
OF the Norfolk and Southern Railroad
which began Sunday, the schedules of the
connections of this road are materially in
iured. This road runs a number of boats
and the engineers met Sunday at New
Bern and declared a strike 'Scabv en-
gineers are filing the regular mems places.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1903-05-22

SMOKE LA Josephine" and young
Fritz"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-06
PAWTUCkET.

So large was the majority. given the
Democratic candidate for senator and
each OF the seven representatives OF the
same party that the board OF aldermen
decided not 10 count the votes and de-
clared the Democratic nominees elected.
The Republicans had large Increase in
their votes for city councilmen and
school committee nominees. Col Colt IN
one ward received 3co votes on ballots
that we're otherwise straight Democratic
ones
Louis Markeet az he was getting or a
car last evening Was thrown from the car
step and had his left shin broken. He
was dragged a long distance. Mr.. Mar
keet IL a drummer and resides in Rox-
bury. Mass. The accident occurred near
the hospital and ne was taken into that
institution. After his injury was dressed
Mr. Markeet was put on a Boston train
An interesting harvest festival was held
az the Church OF the Good Shepherd last
night. The festival was IN charge OF the
choir OF the church and there was some
excellent music.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-06
BRISTOL.
Llscomb. Mowry Wedding. .Wo.
man InsuItsd by Stranger.
Town Council Meeting.

Mr.. Charles Liscomb and Miss Mabel
Mowry both OF this town were married at
the parsonage OF the First Baptist church
in Warren The bridesmaid was Miss
Elizabeth H. Liscomb. sister Of the groom,
and the best man was Frank II. Mowry.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. II.
w. WatJen, pastor OF the First Baptist
church. Mr.. and Mrs. Llscomb will re-
side here on their return from a wedding
trip.
The intentions OF marriage OF John
Ferri and Josephine Alycs are filed at the
town clerks office
Last evening two ladies were returning
home on Hope street at about 9 o'clock
and when near Washington street. a
stranger came up TO them and used very
indecent language. They were badly
frightened and living some distance of
ran the whole way home.
The Mercy and Help department OF the
mage sale on Wednesday evening in the
Hssbrouck block.
Miss Alice Blskely Of Providence gave
a dance in Grand Army hall on wednes-
day evening. which was largely attended.
The full Imperial orchestra furnished the
music for the occasion.
The town council held their regular
monthly meeting lest evening In the
council chamber with a full board pres
ent Rills against the town were examined.
allowed and approved and referred 10 the
auditor
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-06
WARREN.

Rough and Ready Fire company. No. 5.
held its semi-annual meeting last evening
In its rooms In the Parker mill district
The following officers were elected Fore
man. Joseph Harris: assistant. Frank Du-
bois: clerk. Samuel Patterson; treasurer.
J. NJ. Cloutier; janitor. Dellor Twombiey.
In the Fifth district court yesterday the
assault case of John p. Smith vs.. VIII
liam J. Faulkner was continued tn
Thursday next. There were no other
cases disposed OF.
Owing TO the rain yesterday morning,
there was only one session in the public
schools.
The regular mid-week meeting az held
in the different churches last evening and
were we'll attended.
The doctors report number OF cases
OF measles In different parts Of the town.
Some are quite severe.
Mr.. N s. Maxield and wife are enjoy
ing a two weeks visit with friends in
Massachusetts,.
The little Austin boy. who was run over
a few days ago. In recovering slowly.
The young people OF 81. Mary's church
are preparing for an entertainment to be
held in the near future.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1903-11-06
VALLEY VILLAGES
Funeral Of Horacs R. Baker.
Dance at Phsni1 - Other
Local Happenings.

The funeral OF Horace r. Baker. who
died while at the polls on Tuesday. just
previous 10 casting his vote. was held
from his late home i'm Fiskville today at
II o'clock. The funeral service was one
of the largest attended ever seen In that
section. Friends from all parts OF the
valley gathered. and the capacity Of the
homestead was so taxed that all were not
able to gain entrance. but were forced
20 remain outside and to file I'm with
the others at the conclusion OF the SER
vice 20 look again and for the last time
upon all that was mortal Of one of the
most widely known men OF the village.
Rev Benton Minard. pastor OF the Taber-
nacle church. was present, and officiated
at the last sad rites.
Al the conclusion OF the services the re-
mains we're taken TO AtUeboro where
they were later inferred in the family lot
in the cemetery in that place.
PHENIx.
A select dance was held In the Parish
house in Phenix last evening under the
direction OF a committee Of the young
people OF the village. Tho AFFAIR proved
10 be success and tho rs couple who
participated enjoyed an evening OF rare
pleasure Refreshments were served from
a table at the front OF the hall. Miller's
orchestra furnished music for the occa-
sion. which continued from $50 until
nearly midnight. After the dance spe-
cial cars were run over the several local
lines for tho accommodation OF the
guests