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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
FEAR FOR NAN'S MIND
FATHER OF SHOW GIRL THINKS
 SHE MAY GO INSANE.
Business Men of FalHmount, W. Va, Assert They are Willing to Go
 on the WOman's Bond to Amount of S60,Oo0.

New York, Dec. 2S-Nan Patterson's father who spent the greater part of the day with his daughter in the Tombbs, said after leaving her that he feared that she was going insane.
 she Is broken down completely" he said. T tell you. my little girl Is physical and mental wreck. am afraid that her mind is givings way under this dreadful strain. She is worse than she was when she collapsed after hearing the jury's disagreement I have sent for our family physician"
 Dr. McGuire was sent for later and examining Miss Patterson, said:
 Miss Patterson is in a highly nerv- ous and even a hysterical condition. but in my judgment there need be no fear of insanity from present indica- tions. She laughs a great deal, but the laughter is more of a hysterical character than from any impulse that would appear like insanity. She needs good care and constant watchfulness and companions. The latter. we all a prison"
 Nan Patterson. the former show girl who Is in the Tombs prison charged with the murder of Caesar Young, was in better spirits today than at any time since the second jury which heard the testimony in her case, reported that they were unable to agree upon a yer dict. She believed. she said. that the freedom for which she had longed for for more than six months. was about to be granted. Telegrams had come to her from Wheeling. W. Va. announc- ing that four prominent men in that city were prepared to furnish bail for her in any amount up to $50.00o.
 "I have received telegrams from men offering to go on my bond she said today. but I don't feel at liberty to give out the names of my new found friends until I have consulted with nay attorneys"
 If the offerings from Wheeling have been made in good faith 1t is probable the court will be asked in a. few days to fix the amount of the bond.
 Later one of Miss Patterson's coun- seI gave out what he said was the teie- gram sent her from Fairmount. W. Va, dated December 23, offering to give bail for her release. The copy was as follows:
 "Fairmount. W. Va, 23. 1904. Nan Patterson, care Tombs Prison,
 New York City: 10. We will furnish bail to the extent of $50, 900 If necessary. >so & ''P. A. Deveny, I'll. J. Brice, Edward Slack. 'C. W. Swisher. Secretary of State-elect" Miss Patterson's counsel conferred with Assistant District Attorney Rand today. After 1t was learned that both sides desired delay. and 1t seems pos sible that Miss Patterson will not be put on trial for several months.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
Relieve fin Her Innocenee.

Fairmount, W. Va. Dec. 2S.-T. A. Deveney. one of the wealthiest men in this city. confirmed the report that he, H. J. Price and Edward Slack, also local business men. would furnish Nan Patterson bond to the extend of $50,000 if necessary. not in order to receive notoriety, but because they believe her innocent of the crime with which she is charged. A telegram sent Nan Pat terson at the Tombs Prison bore the names of the above. also that of c. W. Swisher Secretary of State-elect. 'Swisher politively claims he never signed the telegram or even authorized his name in any way to be used in this connection.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
SET FIRE TO COTTON
BONFIRE MADE IN STREETS or
 FORT GAINES, GA.
Farmers Evidently Determined to show Their earnestness in Attempt- ing to Destroy Surplus of
 the Staple.

Macon. Ga.. Dec. 1s.--A special to The Telegraph from Fort Gaines Ga, says: The farmers and merchants of Clay County met today at Fort Gaines and decided to burn their share of two million bales of surplus cotton. A start was made today when q bonfire was made of cotton in the streets of Fort Gaines It Is not yet determined where 1t will stop. They have decided to set the pace and are moving determinedly.
 4 large crowd paraded with much spectacular ceremony. The object Is to show that the farmers are ready to sacrifice a few bales for the benefit of the masses. The fire Is still burning and excitement is increasing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
MISS cnIELss BEAUTI.

-'-et FIJI GERMAN.
 An affair of unusual brilliance and one characterized by elegance in ev- cry detail was the favor german a. which Miss Clara 1Gref1 made her denu' last evening. The beautiful function was given. at the Standard Clup ano for the occasion the entire second sno third floors. of the magnificent ciun 2 house were used. The ball room ano reception, parlors were all asiow ~' a.,' the soft shaded electric lights pen % ? which the gorgeous costume V, young women showed te peas'iui au- vantage. ;.. o grand march in which thirty couples took part, led by MT. Terry Grell with Miss Clara Greil, the lovely debutante.
 Miss C,reii wore an exquisite and aaintv toilette of white illusion and Duchess lace with necklace of pearls and carried an arm-cluster of white roses and plumosa. The lovely at fire enhanced the delicate brunette beauty of the young hostess. Several charming visiting young la dies graced the occasion. Among them were:
 Miss Selma Messing of Chicago. who wore a gown of light blue LouisiEe silk.
 Miss Bertha wachtel of Macon, who was gowned in pink liberty silk. | Miss Daisye Forcheimer of Mobile, who wore a toilette of white point d'esorit. -.
 Miss Sara Bacharow of Louisville, in l white point d'esprit with pink forget me -nots.
 Miss Edna Fader of Memphis, who wore white ernbroid cred chiffon. nf C0ltImhuS. in A gown of blue crepe de chine. In the hall on the third floor were two tables from which delicious punch was served, and in the banquet hall on the second floor a sumptuous supper was served at midnight. The german favors were beautiful and unique, and in keeping in their se- lection with the tasteful tone of the en- tire entertainment.
 Miss Griel bids fair to be a popular debutante of this and as many sea- | sons as she graces society," The guests were: Mir. and Mrs. Leon Well, Misses Esther Roman, Nellie | Wolff, Bessie Dreyfus. Bertha Rice
 Leonora Davis, Selma Messing of Chi cago, Bertha wachtel of Macon, Daisye Fcrcheimer of Mobile, Auralia Meyer Rose steiner. Myrtle Greentree, Sara Backarow of Louisville, Sadie Well Rose Strauss, Tessie Drum. Sadie Lob man, Nellie Hirsh, Lottie Griel, Essi' lStrauss, Adele Stoll, Lydia Alexander Hattie Steiner. c, Juliet Griel, 1rn1; Stoll, Doris Faber, Edna Fader of Memphis, Bessie Loeb of Columbus Messrs Sam Sulzbacher. Melvin Boden heimer, Mortimer Meyer, Bernard
 Baum, Hyman Strauss, Joe Seaman
 Harry Marcus, Dr. Gaston Greil, Le'
 Kahn Harold Ixoeb MargoIius of Nor
 folk, Sam Schloss, Howard Loeb, Fried
 Sam Rosenburg, Sidney L. Shulein. Gu
 Simon, Theo Meyer. Loeb of Columbus
 George Schlesinger of Denver, Benni
 Stoll, Mort Bialli, Julian Gibian, Juliu
 Loeb, Charles Levy, Bert Well, Arthu
 Greil, Terry Greil, Meyer Gerson. Al
 fred Kahn, J.. Lionel Haas. Charle
 Kahn, Lee H. Well Charley Mertief
 Joe Strauss, Arthur Hertz.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

will be College Day, and the sup1ects will be Yale, Princeton. Harvard ana the University of Alabama
 There will be a business meeting or the Tuesday Card Club this morning at 10 o'clock with Mrs. Joseon NOT wood, at her home on Perry street.
 MT. and Mrs. Gunter Fillmore. who have been visiting his parents, MT. and Mrs. Frank Elmore, have return ed to their home In Pensacola
 Master Louis R. Long of Birmingham, is spending the holidays with ms friends. Pauline and Henry Levy at 51l South Hull Street. -a.
 Mrs. H. M Beck of Birmingham Is visiting her parents. Mir. and Mrs. Gus woolf at 511 South Hull Street.
 The saturday Card Club will be en- tertained on Saturday at 11:30 o'clock by Miss Virginia Norwood.I
 Miss Blanch New of Baltimore Is visiting her aunt. Mrs. s. Rosewaid. at IS Mildred Street.
 The Ionian Club will meet this moi ming at II o'clock with Mrs. W..
 MT. and Mrs.Jw. E. Pierce leave to- day for Rockledge. Fla. and other points. and will be gone for several
 Miss Ray cadden is spending the holidays with friends in Birmingham.
 Miss Frances Newman of Atlanta Is the guest of Miss Anna Fillmore.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
COLD FINGERS. CAUSE DEATH.
R. C. Hood Accidentally shoots Himself
 at Gadsden.

 Gadsden, Dec. 2S.--(Special)-Rob ert c. Hood. young man about 22 years old. who resided at Ashville, St, Slair County. and brother of Hon. O. R. Hood of this city. was accidentally killed about ? o'clock this afternoon at the home of King Riddle on Chest nut Street. in this city. by the acciden- ta discharge of a s2-callbre pistol. The ball entered his stomach and caused death about two hours later.
 MT. Hood had just reached town from Ashville. coming through the country. He took the pistol out of his pocket and laid 1t on table. but remembering there were children in the house, he attempted to junbreak the pistol to ex' tract the charges. His hands being numb. a finger touched the trigger and MT. Hood fell to the floor with a bullet in his stomach.
 Mrs. Riddle ran to the room. and. seeing him prostrated. gave the alarm. Help arrived quickly and a physician soon afterwards. He revived suffi-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
Clancey's Hotel, Cor. Bibb & Commerce Sts.
 Montgomery, Ala.
ARRIVALS YESTERDAY:

E. L. Powell. Cuthbert. Ga: Levi W. Sheppard, Troy, Ala; J. A. Henry. York: H. Reynolds. New York; c. A. Engle, New York; H. Hartel, New York; Geo. F. Caine. New York; J, H. Bradburg and wife, New York: l.. J. New York; John F. Campbell, Allan ia; W. F. Wynn. Abbeville. Ala; L.. A. Glaze, Waycross, Ga; J. E. Me- Dunlap. steave. Ala: J. D. Green. Ala. : J. M. Henderson. Troy, Ala; L. H. Fitch. Snow Hill. Ala; john c. James. wetumpka; J. H. James. Jr., Fauns- J. R. Ryland. St. Louis; H. H, Mo Clenaghan, waycross; F. A. Ander- son, Waycross; G. R. Taylor. Macon s. s. Chandler, Birmingham; L. L.. Purdy. Savannah; W. F.. Wood, Sa- vanRah; D. c. Dious, Savannah.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
TO MISS PERKINS.

MT. and Mrs. William Knox will en- tertain at cards on the evening of Tues day. January 3rd. for their granddaugh- ter, Miss Anita Knox Perkins. Miss Perkins Is the daughter of Major C. M. Perkins of the United States Marine Corps, who is now in charge of the re- cruiting ofice at Philadelphia and who was promoted for gallantry at Samoa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
HOME WEDDING OF MISS sEAY
 AND MA OWEN

One of the prettiest home weddings of the season was that of Miss Annie Gertrude Seay and MT. Hopson owen, which occurred at the home of the brides mother, Mrs. M. Seay on Court Street yesterday afternoon at s:S0 o'clock, Rev. E. E.. Cobbs ofticiating. Miss Hattie Boothe was maid of honor. wearing a green silk shirt waist suit with red picture hat and red rose buds. Mrs Stewart McGenty of Atlanta, cousin of the bride. was matron of honor. Her gown was of soft green wool and her flowers were red rose buds. Mir. Allen McNeil was best man.
 The bride entered with her brother. MT. John J. Seay. who gave her away. The wedding party entered the parlors to the strain of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Kate Boothe, and the young couple stood beneath an arch of Southern smilax studded with elec- tric lights.
 She wore a travelling gown of green cloth and carried white roses. After the ceremony an informal reception was held in honor of the newly married couple who little later left for Jack sonvillc, Fla. where they will spend
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

ciently to tell that 1t was an accident
 and how it occurred, when he reiapsed into unconsciousness and died about 4 o'clock. Mir. Hood was a bright and promising young man and his tragic and untimeiy death Is deeply depiored.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
JOIN THE REST.
The High Class CIeaning Club Run by
 Holt'a Dye Works.

Good dressers, who want the best service that money can buy, are invited to join our cleaning club and have their clothes cleaned, pressed and re- paired for $2.OO per month. First-class service in every respect. adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
BiJ0u Theatre Tonight, "On Thanksgiving Day."
neWS In Brief.

: Judge A. D. Sayre of. the City yesterday admitting Frank W. Jack son of Montgomery to practice law.
 Mir. Jackson was examined by the Su-
 preme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

City Engineer D. W. Ford yester- day issued a building permit to the Capital City Furniture Co.. agents. to repair the interior of the store on the ground floor of the two-story brick building at. 30 Commerce Street. The work IS to cost $l0
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

Marriage licenses were issued yes- terday by Probate Judge J. B. Cas- ton to George F. Rotten and Annie A. Nessling, Edward J. McAdam and Mary E. Hagan, w. A. Peeples and Lola Belle Sanford. J: J.. Houlton and M. I. Williams, and H. C. Borden and Mrs Alice c. Garrett.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

The police department yesterday re- ceived the big brass bell recently or- dered from the Medley Bell Foundry Of Troy. N. Y, and 1t win be installed in the bell tower of the city prison to- day. The bell was given in exchange for a defective bell which was bought from the company about a year ago and which cracked after a few months use. The bell, used as a call system, for the patrolmen, has, been missed much during its absence and the teie- phone has been the means of commu. nicatlon with the once.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr. and Mrs. Lucious Noble of Jack sons Point. Miss, are the guests of MT. and Mrs. E. S. Noble at their home on Virginia Avenue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

At the annual meeting of the Medi-
 cal and Surgical Society of Montsom- cry County the following officers were elected: Dr. I: l.; Watkins. Presi- dent: pr. H. H. Montgomery. Vice President; pr. P. L.. Mertins. Secre- tary; Dr. l.. Shirley Bragg, Treasurer; Dr. R. N. Pitts, County Health Off,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

When the Magazine Club meets on Friday with Mrs. Edward Trimble 1t
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
MRS. LANNON'S CARD PARTY.

Mrs. Elliot Hannon entertained in a most charming manner yesterday at cards when her guests were the mem. bers of the Wednesday Card Club and some other friends.
 The flowers used in the decorations were American beauties and there were several prizes awarded as follows: Mrs. David Lowe won one-half dozen beauti ful handkerchiefs, Mrs. Joseph Burton won a cut-glass sauce bottle, Mrs Hardwick Ruth won a lovely opera bag and Mrs. Emory won a pretty nut bowl
 The score was kept by Mrs. Fred Hawkins, Miss Bessie Walker, Mrs. Ed Amerine and Miss Caroline Hannon.
 The score cards were passed to the guests by the hostess little daughters. Margaret and Dorothy Hannon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
IN COMPLIMENT TO MISS WOLFF

Mrs. B. Helburn gave a beautiful card party yesterday afternoon when she entertained in honor of Miss Wolff of Memphis and Miss Bakrow of Louis isville. Ky Euchre was the game played at five tables and two beautiful prizes were awarded. Mrs. Ike Levi stein won the first, a Renaissance fan, and to Miss Wolff fell the second, a bot tie of perfume.
 In the hall a Christmas tree was the feature, and on 1t were presents for every guest. Holly and carnations formed the Christmas decorations for the occasion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

Mrs. H. M Beck of Birmingham IS visiting her parents, Mir. and Mrs. JUS woolf at 511 South Hull Street.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29

will be College Day, and the subjects will be Yale, Princeton. Harvard ana the University of Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-29
"P. A. Deveny,
 I'll. J. Brice, ( Edward Slack. "C. w. SWisher.

Secretary Of State-eIeot. Miss Patterson's counsel conferred with Assistant District Attorney Rand today. After 1t was learned that both sides desired delay. and 1t seems pos sible that Miss Patterson will not be put on trial for several months.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
Held the Engineer to Blame.

Jefferson City, March 12-Thec cor
oner's jury which heard the testl
mony Of railroad men as to who was
responsible for the freight train
wreck at the tunnel, four miles east
OF here last Monday, in which a con.
ductor and two brakemen were kill
ed, returned a verdict to day holding
W. Christine, the engineer, RESPONSE
BILE. Christine was the engineer OF the
local which ran into the caboose Of
the through freight, The jury found
that no orders were violated by the
engineer, but that it was gross negli-
gence on his part that caused the
wreck.
The three men killed we're Charles
F. Shoemaker, conductor. and Frank
Nevis and Charles Weyant, brakemen
on the through train. The bodies of
Shoemaker and Nevis were burned in
the fire which consumed the wreck.
Their homes were in st. Louis. Wey-
ant resided at Sedalia.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
MiSsouri's Wheat Crop Short.

Columbia, Mo-, March 12-Prof.
+. D Mumford, acting dean OF the
University OF Missouri College of
Agriculture, does not think Missouri
will have a large wheat crop this
Year. From reports received, said
Proi. Mumford, "the general impress
sion Of the farmers is that the condi-
tions have not been favorable for a
maximum wheat crop in 1904. The
winter has been cold and the ground
unprotected by snow. The extreme
" dry weather OF the fall and winter
resulted in a weak fall growth OF
wheat. 1t is too early to predict the
probable damage from the ravages
Of the Hessian fly, but last year the
damage from this source was very
great. A favorable spring with suffi-
cient rainfall may yet overcome the
numerous unfavorable conditions
which have interlered with the growth
OF the crop, but prospects certainly
are not fattering"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
For Breach of Promise.

Mexico, Mo-, March 11.-Barton
Washington, II prominent farmer oi
this county, living near Benton City,
has been sued in neclrcult court here
Tor $4,000 for alleged breach Of
promise, Matte McCully, widow,
of this city, being the plaintiff In the
case. She alleges that, about last
August she and Mr.. Washington en-
tered into an agreement to be mar.
rled within d week, or III u very
short and reasonable tune" and the
defendant put the marriage off and
finally refused TO marry her at all
though she is willing to fulfill bel
part OF the contract.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
Accused Of Murder BY Poison.

Sikeston, Mo-, March 12-Several
days ago Harry" Miller, young
merchant, who had been married
only two months, was found dead in
bed by his wife, when she awoke in
the morning. He had died without
a struggle, but froth about the
mouth aroused suspicion that he had
been poisoned. The heart and the
stomach we're examined. 1t was al
legged that the night before Miller's
death he had drunk some wine at the
drug store OF DR.. Warren Smith. Dr.
Smith has been arrested on q war
rant accusing him of murder In the
first degree. sworn out by David
Smith. He is in the jail in Benton
the county seat Of Scott county. DR.
Smith denies that he is responsible
Tor Mr.. Ailler's death No report OF
the condition OF tho heart and stom
ach has been made.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
PRICE OF FEDERAL CONTROL.
Senator COCkreII StartIes Kan.
saS City River Delegates. =

Washington. March II Senator
Cockrell informed the Kansas City
food relief delegation this afternoon
that il would he a waste of time to
further press before this Congress the
proposition to appropriate / y mill
ion dollars. He discussed the situa-
ton frankly and gave the committee
to understand that its proposition
would have to be submitted in an
other form. II the government was
totakeany action at all, there would
have to be thorough understand.
ing of condition. Nothing could be
done until formal jurisdiction over
the kaw was obtained. II the CON-
mittee were prepared to request this
10 the name OF Kansas City the sena-
tor promised CO, operation.
The committee is not prepared
without further instructions to press
it's demand that the government take
contr oil OF the Raw. Even ifthersins
descend and the floods come there
are strong corporate interests which
would in all probability oppose gov
eminent control OF the Kaw. The
Bowersock dam at Lawrence would
have to come out; the railroads
would have to remove their wreck.
age and construct their bridges ac-
cording to government regulations;
the stock yards company would have
to give up the land it has reclaimed
from the bed OF the river and Wyan-
dotte county, which has already let
contracts for its 5000, 900 bridge,
would hsye To let new contracts,
The War department will have none
oithe kind of bridges across stream
under it's control which Wyandotte
county proposes to build.
Senator C0ckreff told the commit
tee the issue could not be lodged. If
the government controlled a stream
private interests could not control.
II the people OF Kansas City and
Kansas wanted to use the Kaw river
for their business enterprises thegov.
eminent could not be party to it.
4 statement was prepared by the
committee tonight and telephoned
the Kansas City executive committee
which was asked to send further in
structions.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
Six Missouri FraternaI Campo
MES Must Quit.

Jefferson City, Mo, March 49,
State Superintendent OF Insurance
Roberto. Yates has requested Attor-
ney General Grow to bring injunction
proceedings against six iraternal in
surance organizations, five Of which
are located In st. Louis and the 9th
er one in Springfield, to enioin them
from further conducting or continu-
ing in business In this state.
These companies are the supreme
lodge Of the Knights aud Ladies and
Progress, the supreme lodge Of the
Knights and Ladies OF Protection,
the National benefit association, The
Modern Reserve association. the
Home Annuity association, all OF St,
Louis and the Mutuals of America
Of Springfield. This step Is taken by
Superintendent Yates because thess
organizations have failed to Ale with
the state insurance department the
annual statement they are required
by law to make to him.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
A Wine Man and a Church.

Brooklyn, March 10.-The Rev
Edwin NJ, Martin, assistant pastor
OF the Lewis Avenue Congregational
church here, resigned yesterday rath.
er than countenance in church mem.
bership man in the liquor business
He came here from Rchland Center,
Wis a year ago. Two deacons may
also resign. The cause of the trouble
il a wealthy wiae-msFehaatr-
his family he has attended the church
many years and recently decided to
formally become an enrolled member
When his name was presented there
was warm opposition on the part oil
the Rev. Mr.. Martin, backed by sew
eral deaconesses and two deacons,
but the merchant was admitted.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1904-03-17
Missouri Student is Charged
With Burglary.

Warrensburg, Mo, March 12.-
William Waldo Hunter, a youngnor-
NAL student, was arrested this morn
ing in this city on the charge Of
burglarizing the store oiJohn Thrsil-
killlast Friday night. On thateven-
ing the rear window of the store Was
forced and nearly 500 worth oil
goods, including a suit OF clothes, q
rain coat, suit case, etc., we're stolen.
The articles stolen we're the very ones
young Hunter had looked over only
the day before, and suspicion imme.
diately rested upon him.
Hunter was making preparations
to leave town for his home in Phil.
lipsburg, Mont, when arrested, and
his trunks at the depot were searched
and all of the stolen goods, it is al
legged, we're found packed in them,
He was placed in jail, and this morn.
ing his preliminary trial was set for
Monday. Hunter, although livingin
Montana, belongs to a preliminary
johnson county family, and has
many well.to-do relatives living in
this neighborhood.-