The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-02
MURDER NOW CHARGED
DEATH or ALDRIDGE WALKER
 DUE TO WOUND.
Neerro Thought to Have ExpiFea Sud-
 denly from NatUral Causes is
 Found to Have Been Stabbed Above the Heart.
Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma. Dee |.


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 Advertiser Bureau,
 Selma, Dec. l.
 It now develops that Oliver walker, alias Aldridge Walker. colored, who was reported yesterday as having dropped dead on Washington Street, was murdered, and Tobe Johnson, an- other negro, is in jail charged with the crime.
 At the time of Walkers death, all the witnesses said that he and several other negroes were talking, and with out any sign of distress he dropped to the pavement and expired.
 His body was turned over to an un- dertaker and last night about 6 o'clock. while it was being prepared for burial. small stab wound was discovered just above the heart. This wound was inflicted by some sharp instrument, and the bleeding was all internal G
 As soon as the wound was discov- cred, the police authorities were motif fled. and they immediately started an investigation. t
 It developed that Walker and John- son had had a dispute over who should buy drinks and that Johnson had ap- parently only pushed Walker, when he dropped to tHe pdVemcHt, oyiHB dimoSt instantly.
 The suggestion is that. Johnson had a small knife in his hand and did the stabbing. Johnson was apprehended last night about 10:30 o'clock and was locked up pending the coroner's in- quest.
 Mrs. M. c. Agee. whose entertain- ments always introduce something or iginal and attracting, was hostess at euchre party Tuesday afternoon. The house was beautifully decorated in palms and ferns. Misses Carrie Wilkins. Nell McKinnon and Mary Calhoun presided over the punch bowl. These young ladies punched the cards as the ladies scored. Misses Carrie Wilkins being the prize winner for punching the greatest number of times. The players also contested for two prizes. which were won by Mrs. James Kennedy and Mrs. R. H. Mab- ry, the first prize being a handsome Japanese bowl and the second prize unique hat pin. At the conclusion of the game a two course luncheon was served in the dining room at large round table beautifully ap- pointed.
 Mrs. Walter Shafer gave a reception Tuesday afternoon from four until six at her home on Church Street. Among those who assisted her in receiving were the following: Miss Sara Lanius. Miss Sara Spearman. Miss Maude Lang ford. Miss Bessie Glider, Mrs. Dr. Little and Miss Gayle.
 Mrs. Roger ape. Jones and Miss Addie Barber, presided over the punch bowl. The house was beautifully dec- Fal xryttI flowers. Delicious refreshment of sal- ad. ices and cakes were served.
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 Spot cotton went down to 8 1-S cents today with demand strong. The receipts since September 1 are 79,126 bales.
 Commissioner of Agriculture R. R. Poole was in the city and when asked by The Advertiser correspondent if he still had faith in his prediction as to the high price of cotton, said that he had no reasons for changing his mind, and still believed that cotton would be bringing between 10 and II cents be- fore the 1st of March.
 The Street Committee of the City Council let the contract this morning for 5000 feet of 24-inch sewer pipe for an underground drainage of Lau- derdale Street from Selma Street to the river. This will drain the street in front of the new Carnegie Library, about which there has been so much complaint recently.
 The Ladies Auxiliary of the Elks have planned to give a novel enter tainment at the Elks home December 9. in the way of tea and card party. Each member will invite one guest, and the usual rule of cutting for the prize will be dispensed with and each one present will draw for a souvenir. The Recherche Whist Club was charmingly entertained by Mrs. V. usual pleasing and hospitable manner. After the game delicious refreshments were served.
 Miss Luna Gayle has issued invi- tations for a card party on December 5. in honor of her visitor. Miss Glider, of Newberry, South Carolina.
 The Mendelssohn male quartette ap- ,peared at the Y. M. c. A. tonight, this being the second of the Star Course of entertainments.
 MT. and Mrs. c. A. Rush are spend- ing the winter in this city, with their daughter, Mrs. Sturdevant on Fremont Street.
 Miss Jennie Harold of Pleasant Hill, is the guest of Mrs. William Weaver.
 A. S. Gilbert of Meridian. is a visi- tor today
 G. L. Bowling of Mobile is in the city.