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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
TWO coNvIcTED OF ,lURDER.



Union Springs. Aug. ESPECIAL. -
Circuit Court adjourned here today.
Two convictions for murder were had
and the guilty men were sentenced to
long ms in the penitentiary. There
were weral other convictions for mi-
nor offenses and eleven culprits go to
the mines as result OF this weeks
criminal court. Several other cases
were continued.
A number of improvements are be-
ing made in business houses here and
several firms will change their Local
lions October 1.
September Mr.. and Mrs. =. C..
Lawrence will chaperone a party to the
worlds fair from this place and vfcin-
ity via Montgomery. from there over
the NJ. G. route.
1t has rained every day here for the
past ten days.
A new industry is soon to be estab-
lished here in the way of a first class
machine shop. A lot has already been
purchased and the building contracted
for
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
Report ON Life Preservers.

Washington. Aug. 6.--Prof. Harry
Wiley. Chief Chemist of the Department
of Agriculture at the request of the
Federal board In charge OF the inves-
tigation of the Slocum disatser, has
completed his test OF the flbrous floss
life preservers, and has reported that
the substance loses it's buoyancy quick
ly when soaked with water. This re-
port has been forwarded to the Depart
ment of Commerce and Labor.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
FELL FOUR STORIES.
Theories of Suicide and Murder as to
Death Of O'COnneil.

Death of O'Conneil.
Denver, Col, Aug. en-. w. O'Con-
nell, formerly marshal Of Victor. Col,
came to his death today by falling from
the fourth story window of hotel
The police hold to the suicide theory,
on the ground that an accident would
be almost impossible. as the window
in the toilet room from which OConuell
fell was small. Friends of OConnell
declare that the marshal was murder
ed.
OConnell went to his room to change
his clothing. Ten minuetes later his
body was picked up on the pavement
OConnell was marshal of Victor at
the time of the riot on June 9Th and
,swore in a number of union men to
help him preserve the peace. lie was
removed from Office by the mayor of
Victor and later was charged with
participating In the riot. He, was
only yesterday released on bon dot
$4,000. -
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
Watson to be Notified Angus. is

Vlncennes. Ind. Aug. G.-Judge Sam.
uel w. Williams of Vincennos char.
man of the Peoples PARTY Noti6catinn
Committee. appointed at the convention
at Springfield, Ill. tonight named Au-
gust Is as the date to notify Thomas
E. Watson of Georgia of his nomina-
ton for President. The notification
will take place at Cooper Union Hail
New York City.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
SEARCH FOR
MOB MEMBERS
Dallas Dragons Sworn In
as Deputies.
NEGROES HANG ASSASSIN
Edmund Bell Strung Up and
Riddled With Shot.
He Had Murdered Houston scrusEs 90
Was Taken from Constables
While En- Route to Jan Az Js
ter Preliminary.
NEGROES HANG ASSASSIN

Selma, Aug. 6.-(Special. )--Tonight
members of troop c, the Dallas Dra-
goons. sworn in as special deputies un-
der Sheriff Blackwell. are securing the
country south of Selma searching for
the ring leaders of q mob Of some $50
negroes that this afternoon. took from
the three white constables Edmund
Bell, also a negro. and hanged him To-
a tree, afterwards filling his body with
shots.
Bell was tried at Sardis today for the
assassination of Houston Scruggs, q.
negro. Tuesday night last. Justice n.
S. StanfilI conducted the preliminary
examination and adjudged Bell guilty.
fixing the bond at $4,000 and commtt-
tinh him to Jail in default Of bail
Negroes Attend TriuI
About 600 negroes from the SURE
rounding section. incensed over the
crime. laid at Bells door. Scruggs hav-
ing been killed as he sat on uefxh-
boris steps. attended the trial. They
were orderly and gave no indication
except in the remotest whispers of the
awful fate intended for Bell should h<
be proved guilty.
Justice Stanfil denutized three white
men, NJ. NJ Ransom, b. r. Cherry and
D. o. Stanfil, to take the negro to
Selma. 1t not being thought anything
would como of the rumors about tak-
ing the law into their own hands. This
negro prisoner was in the buggy with
the first named, the other constablez
following close behind.
About six miles from the city al
the place where the dwarf Dan was
hanged thirteen years ago for the un-
namabIe crime, over 200 negroes with
masks over their faces. surrounded tina
prisoner and forcib1y took him from the
officers. firing nearly a HUNDREDS shots
over their heads.
Hanged and shot.
Securing the prisoner, they hurried
to the woods and while some fifty me-
groes warned the constables not ia
follow Bell was hanged to a tree and
his body riddled with bullets.
The constables came to Se1uue 4u6s{1-
formed Sheriff Biackwell of the occur-
renee. Major Atkins Of the cavalry
squadron and Captain Ford OF troop @
were requested to assemble their men
in the armory where they were sworn
I'm as posse and left about 7 o'clock
tonight for the scene. the sheriff de-
clarsng II his intention. II possible, to
arrest the ring leaders.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

Pittsburg, Pa. Aug. 6-The Post to-
morrow will print a story that the new
S2O.OOO,OO0 coal combination, composed
of twenty eight independent companies.
is in process of formation. The prin-
cipal objects of the new combination.
it is said, are TO establish selling agen-
cies and maintain prices
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
French Consul Arrested.

Paris, Aug. 6.-The Mathis cores
pondent at Newchwang says that TIT
French consular agent there was ar
rested on August 3 by the Japanese 1,
consequence of his vigorous prots
against the detention of two sal =
who claimed French protection ~
agent advised the American .su
who, however, was unable to int. fere
but sent information of the agents ar.
rest to the French consul DIT Titentsin
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
MAY SOON LEAVE RoUEN.
Mrs. Maybrick's Presence Annoying Il
TOwnsueOule.

TOwnspeOp1e.
Paris, Aug. 6.--Mrs. Florence May
bricks continued sojourn at Rouen Is
causing annoyance locally, the neigh
bors complaining of the unpleasant no.
toriety and the officials wearying of the
constant questioning of reporters.
There is reason to believe that Mrs.
Maybrick's departure will not long be
delayed. The orders given in town for
making a travelling costume have been
countermanded, but 1t Is asserted that
dressmaker is working in the house
daily.
Among the Americans here are James
Hamilton Lewis. who is prosecuting a
claim of $4,000 against the new Pan.
anna Canal Company in behalf of Sam
uel Doll Of Chicago.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
GEOLOGICAL's SURVEY REPORT.
Production in United States of Petro-
leum, Asphaltum, Etc.

Ieum, Asphaltum, Etc.
Washington, Aug. 6.-The United
States Geological Survey has issued re-
ports on the production in the United
States during the year 1908 of petro-
leum, asphaltum and bituminous rock
and copper.
The petroleum production was 100,-
461,337 barrels valued at $94,694. $50.
against SS,766,916 barrels valued at
$71,17S.910 in 1902. Production in
California increased over 100000
barrels while the Texas production de-
creased over 1000, 600 barrels.
The production of copper was $780,
044,517 pounds against 699,50S,64
pounds in 1902.
The production of asphaltum and
bituminous rocks was 101,255 tons
valu- at s1,005.4 This was a smaller
amount by over 1000 tons in quantity
than the year previous, but its value
was 81 per cent greater OF the total
production 46,1S7 tons, valued at $522,-
1874 was from California.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
Death of Gen. w. II. snnrr,n

Washington. August 6.-Brigadier
General William F. Spurgin, retired,
who lived in Washington, died of APP
polexy today at Carlisle, KY. He left
mere thursday In excellent helath. He
was a native of Kentucky ard hosar
his long military career in 1SrS We
served with distinction, participating
in the battle of Nashville,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
I,1oa Candidates Are Recelvea.

st. Louis. Aug. "a large initiatory
ceremony was held this evening at Mu-
sic Hall when 1,1o2 candidates received
the final degrees of the Royal Arcanum
In the presence OF $500 members of the
order. The initiation was held in hon-
or OF Supreme Regent A. s. Robinson
OF St. Louis. who has been given su-
prehe Jurisdiction over the entire or
der III the United States and Canada.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

Warsaw. Ind. Aug. 6.-At the clos
ing session of the National Reform As
soc iation at Winona Lake this after
noon a number of speakers censured
Bishop Henry c. Potter for his action
relative to dedicating the model sa-
loon" in New Yorb
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

London, Aug. 6.-The bye election
held today for a successor to the seat
in the House Of Commons for Reading
made vacant by the retirement Of
George William Palmer. Liberal, re.
suited in the choice of Rufus IsaAcs,
the Liberal candidate, who receiv I'd
4.770 votes, against 4.540 cast for
Charles Keyser, his Unionist opponent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
KILLED His Half Brother.

CamptNn, Ky, Aug. 6.-During
family quSrrel in Landsaw. Wolfe Coun-
ty. today. NSylvester Robbins shot ana
instantly Killed his half brother, John
Adams. Their father had chastised d
sister for leaving home. and the broth
ers interfered. each taking Different
sides in the controversy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
Report Not Relieved.

st. Petersburg, Aug. 6.-The report
of the fall of Port Arthur received
from Nagasaki does not obtain great
er credence at the admiralty and war
office here than previous kilograms on
the same subject.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

the orient via Honolulu. No freight
was taken for points In the war zone.
but the vessel carried cargo Of 5000
tons including cotton and -four. Among
the passengers were Governor Carter
of Hawaii. twenty Presbyterian mis-
sionaries for Yokohama and Shanghai.
and eight civil service appointees for
the Philippine service.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

wallace. Idaho, Aug. 6.-Scores Of
persons were rendered homeless and
nearly 100000 worth Of property was
destroyed by fire which swept Black
Bear Idaho. today. The fire was only
stayed after dynamite was used
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

of General Kuropatkin's army Is caus-
ing a certain amount of uneasiness in
even the most Russophile circles, but
the public retains confidence in the ul-
innate success of the Russian arms,
which is shared on the Bourse. where
Russian securities keep up their prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

st. Petersburg, Aug. 6.-No confirma :
ton is obtainable of the report cablcd
to news agency in London that tn.
Russian battleship Slava was accident
ally torpedoed at Cronstadt
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
TURN TO PARKER AND Davis.
Republican Candidates VIII <1fppor
Democratic Nominees.

Democratic Nominees. II
Parkersburg, w. Va, Aug. 6.--.Asbury
Carsons of Ripley, w. Va. Republican
nominee for Judge of the Circuit Court
of the Fifth District, has declared Cor
Parker and Davis. and John s. Farr
of Huntington. a Republican nominee
for Presidential elector, has withdrawn
from the ticket and sent his resignation
to the State Central COMMITTEES.
He gives as his reason that he can
not conscientiously vote for he per-
sons on the Republican ticket this year
and that he does not agree WITH The
principles and platform OF the party
In West Virginia.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

Boston, Aug. 6.--Rev. Edward o.
borne. Superior of the American branch
of the society of Mission Priests of
st. John the Evangelist and rector OF
the church of that name In this city,
has decided to accept the office of
Bishop CoadJutor OF the Episcopal
diocese of Springfield, Ill, to which he
was elected early in the week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
WOMAN BEATEN TO DEATH.
Skillets and Other Kitchen Utensils tn
Weapons Used.

: WenpOmH Used.
Chattanooga, Tenn, Aug. ga mys-
terious murder was committed near
Ridgedale, suburb of Chattanooga.
this afternoon. Mrs. Linda Holcom, a
white woman who lived with her hus-
band in a tent in the woods. was
Literally beaten to death with skillets
and other kitchen utensils.
She was found short distance from
the tent covered with blood and with
her clothes almost torn of her.
The woman stated that-she had been
suddenly attacked by negro or a
white man disguised as a negro. She
died before an accurate description
could be obtained from her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

West Coast of South Africa,
The United States South At
uadron. Rear Admiral Chad
lmanding. sailed hence for
at 2 o'clock this afternoon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

st. Petersburg. Aug. 6.-The general
staff said at 1880 this morning that IT
expected to receive no more news from
the front tonight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

KrAxVille, Tenn. Aug. 6.--The Uni
ted Mine Workers convention for dis
trict No. 10 has adopted a resolution
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07


Senator Taliaferro of Florida called
on Mr.. Taggart today and advised him
that no condition would arise in the
South which would need the attention
of the National Committee. The Flor
ida Senator has been giving some at
tention to the situation in West Vir-
ginia and talked confidently of Demo-
cratic success in that State.
Former Senator Turner of Washing
ton, recently nominated for Governor
of that State. told Democratic friends
today that the party was hopeful i'll
several Western States, and especially
in Washington. where he said that
conditions had caused dissensions in
Republican ranks.
Several Democrats of Delaware call
ed on Chairman Taggart today and
told him that the three electoral votes
of Delaware were sure to be in line for
Alton Il. Parker on election day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07

France StIII, Believes in Rus
Paris. Aug. 6.-The critical sit
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
|MURPHY'S WAR
o. McCARREN
1s.sgart Will Have Nothing
: to Say.
CHAIRMAN In NEW YORK
Senator Taliaferr0 Says the
South is Solid.
Ex-senator Turner Says the Demo-
Gratis Have Chance in Several
States, and Hopes to Carry
Washington.
In NEW YORK

New York, Aug. 6.--Chairman Tag
CART of the Democratic National Com
mittee, does not expect to be called
upon to interfere or settle the dispute
between the factions in New York, led
by Charles +. Murphy on one side and
Patrick McCarren on the other.
1t is not the intention Of the Nc
Carren faction to bring the matter to
the National Committee, and up to the
present time there is no intimation that
the Murphy faction will ask Mr. Tag
CART to take hand in the matter.
Mr.. McCarren has been at Mr.. Tag
CARTS room during the day, but tho
National campaign and the general
conditions in New York were not dis
cusSed,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-07
Sailing of the steamer china.

San Francisco, Aug. 6.-The Pacific
mail steamer China sailed today for
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
TRACKS AT HOT SPRINGS GET
READY FOR WINTER MEETINGS
Secretary Roberts Says There Will Be No Fight
at Vdpor civ

the privilege of racing another thirty
days should the new club fail to be
ready. Thus horsemen would be in
sured of sixty days here.
The ten stakes now open for entry
are to be run during the first thirty
days. That much is certain, and the
officials here believe there is no cause
to doubt that the dates asked for Will
be granted at the December meeting
of the Western Jockey Club.
Three of the ten stakes have a guar
anteed value of $500 each. The seven
others have 81 900 added. which, with
the entry fees and starting fees, il Is
figured, will bring the full value up
to an average of $500. The aggregate
value OF the ten stakes is estimated
al $4,000. The three guaranteed events
are the Vapor City Derby, the Hot
Springs Inaugural and the Kentucky
Club Handicap.
There are three selling sweepstakes
at middle distances and two sprint
handicaps. all being for 3-yaar-olds
and upward at time of the race. Horses
now 2-year-olds are. of course. eligi-
bic for entry i'm those stakes. The two
remaining stakes are for youngsters
that according TO turf law will be 2
year-olds on Jan. /. For all ten
stakes the fees are the same, being $40
to enter and $50 additional to start.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
COLLINS TELLS WHY
D0UGHERTY WAS SOLD.

Buffalo, Nov. 16.-captain-M Manager
Jimmy Collins of the champion Bos-
tons, when asked by friends here re-
Gently what was the true reason why
the Boston club released Dougherty to
the New York Americans, replied:
"Dougherty was one of the best hit
ting ball players I ever knew. He was
instrumental in landing US in second
place two years ago, and in first place
last season.
Dougherty is an old friend of mine,
ana l hope 1 am a friend of his. But
When this season started we fell into
tough luck and Dougherty fell with US.
Baseball is as much business as any
other thing that you could imagine.
Baseball players are bought and sold.
They are assets of a good team.
Dougherty was not playing the ball he
played in the past Several teams
wanted him, but the New York team
was playing pitcher in the outfield.
ana recognizing in Dougherty a good
player they wanted him, offered more
Tor MIN and got him and that is the
sole reason. 1t was not sentiment: if
was not friendship; not animosity. IT
was a pure business deal"
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
is LOU DILLON GRIEVING FOR
HER FORMER VALET, TOMMY WAUGH?
Horseman Believe This Responsible for Major
DeImar'S Victory.

Memphis, Tenn. Nov. 16.--Is the in
fatuation of her valet and grief which
followed the separation from another
little friend responsible for Lou Dill
Ions defeat by Major Delmar in the
Memphis gold cup and can equine fem
ininity form attachment for a human
being which will be followed by sorrow
accompanying the separation?
These are the questions that have
been started here and which have pro-
duced arguments from many horsemen
and from Willard Sanders, who handles
Lou Dillon, and brought her from Cali
fornia and planted her in the present
high position she holds in the harness
world. The trotting queen has been
separated from a valet for whom she
showed a peculiar attachment for over
a year. Her former attendant lived in
Peoria, ILL.,, and gave up his position
to study stenography at his home.
Sanders says that never was there
more attachment formed or closer
friendship existing between any pair
of chums than between Tommy
Waugh and Lou Dillon.
waugh seemed to hold a spell over
her" said Sanders. HE was the only
man on earth 1 would have trusted
Lou with without a bride. But with
or without a halter she would follow
Tommy anywhere. She seemed to
know he was her good friend and
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
LOUIS MILE WAS IN 2O1 IA.

Memphis. Nov. 16.-Lou Dillon trot-
ted a mile this afternoon in 2:O1A. The
time by quarters: SOA. 5ssS, 1881,
2:O1A. The time made last Friday was
2:01 fiat.
Trainer Sanders. after to-day's eff
fort, said that in his opinion Lou Dill
lon needed more work, and he an
nounced that she would start again
tomorrow against 2:01.
The Billings mare got away at the
first attempt. Sanders took her wide
at the first turn, but Rugged the rail
down the back stretch AS the time
clicked 59A at the half mile post. it
was seen that the daughter of Sidney
Dillon was stepping at a record-break-
ing clip. A runner accompanied Lou
Dillon at the turn for home. Sanders
urged the mare to a great effort down
the stretch, but she tired perceptibly
nearing the wire and passed the timers
in 2:O1N.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
NO FIGHT CAME UP ON
PROPRIETARY GOODS
Omcers Chosen by the NationnA
n,uurfats, Association.

omcern Chosen by the Nattonni
Druggtsts' Association.
New Orleans, Nov. 16.-The fight ex-
pected to come I'D to-day before the
national Wholesale Druggists Associa-
ton over the report Of the Committee
on Proprietary Goods did not material
,za the house responsible for the issue
Withdrawing the monetary penalty
clause and all the other proprietary
houses acqulescing.
For the board OF control. II. w.
evans of Kansas City. reported on
the matter Of credits and discounts.
1'he report gave thirty days and 1 per
cent. for cash In ten days. Formerly
sIxty DAYS and IA and 2 per cent.
were allowed.
The Nominating Committee Of the
National wholesale Druggists reported
the following officers for the associa-
tion next year. which Is equivalent to
election, which occurs In the morn
ing:
VILE; first vice president, A. ID. Par
ker, New Orleans; second vice presi-
dent. A. ID. Stewart, Seattle, Wash. (;
third vice president. Charles Cook.
Portland, Me-: fourth vice president,
A. ]. Moore, Sioux City, Ia; Nth vice
president, Carl Lelcht, Evansville, Ind. I;
treasurer s. M. Strong, Cleveland. o.:
secretary. J.. r. Toms, Indianapolis.
Board Of COntroi--L. v. Hall. Cleve-
land. o.. chairman, Fred +. Carter,
Boston. william J. Mooney, Indian
apolis. Charles w. Snow, Syracuse. N.
~. and James W. Morrison. Chlrag0.
New York city was chosen 40 the
next meeting place.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17

since they parted a. have noticed that
Lou has showed that she felt the sepa-
ration in many ways. She likes her
present attendant all right and there
is nothing that he can do that he does
not do for Louis comfort, but some
sort of life partnership seemed to exist
between the former boy, and the help
around the stable has also noticed it,"
Animal affection has often puzzled
horsemen. Ornament, the quadruple
western derby winner and conqueror of
the best in the East, grieyed so after
being separated from a yellow dog,
which has been his stall mate for a
year, that the dog was hunted up and
returned. Highball the last American
derby winner, had his roommate in
Doc" a small, ordinary cur, and when
Highball was being trained here last
spring for his i'll fated season, DOC"
was always escorted to the railing of
the track, and with an attendant was
held so that Highball could see him
when taking his morning work. Other
noted thoroughbreds have had their
bosom companions, but the theory that
Lou billions grief over the loss of her
valet is the first ever offered, probably
explaining the reversal of form by a
trotter or runner.
Lou Dillon was also very fond of
Willard Sanders, Jr., and for several
months she has not been within hun
dreds of miles of the little fellow.
Trainer Sanders says that Waugh and
Sanders, Jr., are the only persons he
has ever seen that the trotting queen
showed particular attention to.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17
IMMIGRATION INSPECTOR
AT BRUNSWICK.

Brunswick, Ca, Nov. 16.-James A.
McGregor arrived in the city yester-
day from New York, having been or
dered here by the commissioner gen.
eral at Washington. has established
in the federal building an immigration
inspectors Office. Heretofore Bruins
wick has not had an immigration in
spector this branch Of work falling
to the collector of customs. but in the
past the United States government has
not strictly enforced the immigration
laws OF 1908. Mr.. McGregor will look
into the arrival of all aliens in this
port hereafter, and will keep a close
watch for the arrival of illegitimate
aliens.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-11-17

Hot Springs. Ark, Nov. 16.-Secre-
tary Robert McRoberts OF the Hot
Springs Jockey Club, says the last
week has brought inquiry from all
parts of the country concerning the
conditions of the stakes for which en-
try will close Tuesday. The local OFF,
cials of the club are expecting a fine
list of entries.
Every one here seems confident there
will be no fewer than sixty days Of
racing at Hot Springs this winter,
which will be great increase over
the short meeting with which Essex
Park was ooened last winter. If the
view track now being constructed on
the other side of the town is ready in
time there will be no dispute over the
division OF dates. In event of IL not
being ready in time Secretary McRob-
erts says Essex Park expects to be in
a position to offer horsemen sixty days
as II is believed the Western Jockey
Club will sanction such a. course.
President Humphrey Devereaux
says Essex Park will ask the Western
Jockey Club first OF all for thirty days.
commencing Saturday, Jan. Z, with