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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
TRIED TO FIX" JCRi.
One of its Members and the uo-oe-
 tween Put Under Arrest.


 New York, Nov. 21.-Leo Conen ol the jury in the ODonnell will case no" being heard in the special term ol .he Supreme Court before Justice betts' was arrested today charged with or fering to fix" the jury for monetary consideration of sl.ooo. Heroert L' Kamber. 63 years old, who is alleged to have conducted the negotiations. was arrested at the same time on similar charge.
 November 14. three sons of the late Neal O'Donnell and other relatives Join- ed issue in the Supreme Court for the possession of the estate of Neal ODon- . nell and his brother Hugh. who had left their property, aggregating more than 1000, ,0O0, to charity.
 Last week. according to statement made by Assistant District Attorney Cans, Kamber told an attorney Tor one of the contestants while the trial was on, that the jury could be fixed The district attorney was notified and nego- tiations were conducted under his supervision, resulting in the arrests.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
NOT X NEW CREED.
New York Seminary Has Merely Arr
 ranged for Greater FleAibillty.


 New York Nov. 2I.-The givers of $40, 900 to the Union Theological Semi nary, following an announcement or it's attitude toward the Westminster confession of faith are Morris K. Jes- sup and the widow of William Earl Dodge. Mrs. Dodge has pledged Sl2O,- 900 for the establishment of chair for applied Christianity, while MT. Jes- sup, who is q director of the Seminary, has given like sum for the establish ment of a professorship of preaching. At the same meeting at which the amendment relating to the Westmin- ster confession was adopted, another amendment 1t is said, was proposed providing that candidates for the fac ulty or directorate of the Seminary shall be evangelical This amendment was deferred to the next meeting which will not take place probably until Feb ruary.
 Rev. Dr. James M. Ladlow of orange. N J.. a director in the Seminary, to- day denied that the Seminary had dis carded the Westminster confession of faith in any particular. The Seminary, he said, had simply provided for great CT fiexibility in the matter of teaching. The Rev. Dr. Thomas S. Hastings, Professor of Pastoral Theology. and ex- President of the Seminary. entered q strong demurrer to the declaration, said to have been made by the Rev. pr. David Schaff. Professor of Church His tory at the Western Theological Sem mary, Allegheny City, that the Union Theological Seminary has substituted new creed of its own.
 Dr. Hastings said that the removal of the provision requiring subscription to the Confession by no means implied the faculty thoughtless of the Confess SinO
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
London Stock Market

London, Nov. 21.-A better feeling prevailed on the Stock Exchange last week. and although business was linn tied, operators were much more hopeful and prices were better American se- curities were again active and buoy ant. the feature being the strength of Atchison. Tpotka and santa Fe and United States Steel Corporation shares. Prices were improved by considera ble buying orders from the continent. which also bought large quantities of South American issues. The South African market shows continued steady advance in prices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
ALABAMA FIELD TRIALS.
Believed That Good Crowd VIII he In Attendance.

Huntsville. Nov. 27.-(Special. )-Sec- retary Kirkpatrick of the Alabama Field Trials Club is encouraged in the belief that the next annual field trials of the club which will be held on the preserve near Huntsville, will be well attended by sportsmen from all sec tions Nominations for the Alabama derby and the all age stake have closed. seventeen dogs having been entered for the first and nine for the second event Thse events are confined strictly to Alabama owned dogs which have won no prizes.
 The free for all towhich the club guarantees purse of $500 added money, open to all dogs is an attrac- tive proposition to sportsmen in all parts of the country and entries have been received from points as far as Iowa and Virginia.
 The club preserve is composed of about 5000 acres on which no hunters are allowed until after the field trials each season. birds are unusually plenti- ful and excellent sport is expected.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Demand Closing of Saloons.

Lexington, Ky, Nov. 27.-As sequel to the murder of William Moore in saloon here last Sunday by three negroes who fired upon white men and to guard whom from mobs the military was called out and whom a large, force of deputy sheriffs still guard, the con gregations of all Lexington churches held meetings today and passed resolu- tions demanding Sunday saloon closing. Committees to wait on the mayor were appointed. Collections for the widow and orphans of the murdered man were taken up. The pastors of all the negro churches preached on the relation of whites and blacks and turged the observance of law and respect for white people whom they should regard as friends.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Carnahan Declared Innocent.

Indianapolis, Nov. 27.-The findings and opinions of the court of inquiry held at the instance of Major General James R. Carnahan by the Grand Lodge of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias to investigate charges that General Carnanan showed favoritism In the guard drills for prizes at the conclave held at Louisville, August 15 to 20. have been received by General Carnahan. from Supreme Chancellor Charles F. Shiveley. of Richmond The findings and opinions. which were made public tonight. hold that Gen eral Carnahan is innocent of any and all of the charges
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
PUTNEY BACK IN KANSAS CITY.
With His Uncle, He Went to Redeem
 Jewels.

Kansas City. Nov. 27.-Steven Put ney Jr., the sixteen year old son or wealthy shoe manufacturer or Rich mond. Va, whose mysterious disap- pearance November 16. from the Worlds Fair St Louis gave work to the police for a week until it was discovered that he had enlisted in the United States army at Kansas city and been sent back to St. Louis, IS in Kansas City again.
 He came secretly today accompanied by his uncle. R. x. Williams. Thelr mission was to recover diamonds and jewelry which the young man Is said to have pawned. The mission 1t IS said was successful and Mir. Williams and Putney will return to St. Louis tomorrow He admits pawning the jewelry and spending the money ne re- ceived for it. His discharge from the army will be obtained on proving hlm only sixteen years of age.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Miss Ellen Thorneyeroft Fowler says

Miss Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler says there is no more delightful parsonage living than your delightful old maid, so called, and it takes far cleverer wo- man to be an admirable old maid than an admirable wife; let no one forget that. There Is a growing tendency among the girls of the present day not to marry. In our grandmothers time every woman considered marriage as her raison d'etre and spinsterhood as an unmitigat calamity, but nowadays many women deliberately prefer to re- main single
 And there is much 10 be said in fa- vor of single life with its independ- ence and it's freedom from anxiety and responsibility. It has fewer joys than the married state. but also fewer cares, and a single woman has d far better time now than she ever had before owing to her increased liberty and free dom. sv-Esr+---~ g~ sass VA
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Russo-American Treaty.

St Petersburg, Nov. 27.-As soon as the new Russo-German treaty is per
 fected, Russia expects to open nego- tiations for the revising of commercial treaties with other powers One of the most important results doubtless will be the ending of the trade war with the United States which arose over inn position of a countervailing duty on Russian sugar a few years ago. Rus sia retaliated. imposing the. maximum duty on American goods, nearly end ing American importations and de-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28

and three hitch devices. but only two horses will be driven to The engine as 1t will be used in alarms from the busi- ness districts and will not be taken over the hills unless fin exceptional cases.
 Suction tubes. suction nozxles ana everything necessary for pumping water wherever 1t is found Is included in the equipment of the apparatus.
 This engine will be known as Engine No. 1. Chief Browder said he had not decided where the present Madison Avenue engine. old Alabama No. 2, would be stationed. but 1t will be transferred to one of the suburban stations
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
CREW OF QUICKsTEP RESCUED. The Old Barkentine Now Wandering
 the Seas a Derelict.

San Francisco. Nov. 27.-Somewhere in the northern seas the old barken- tine, Quickstep. waterlogged, deserted. rudderless. is drifting a derelct.
 Her crew of ten men have been land- ed in this city by the ship Homer. af- ter undergoing nine days of privation and hardship and losing all their be- longings.
 The Quicksteps crew were taken from the disabled vessel by the Tam pico. Captain John Roberts, bound from Seattle and Tacoma. to San Pedro. When off Gray's Harbor Captain Rob erts transferred the crew of the ship wrecked vessel to the steamer Homer
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Chicago stock Show.

Chicago. Nov. 27.-With the arrival today of several carload lots. all the exhibits for the live stock show have arrived and everything is in readiness for the judging, which will begin to- morrow. For the first time in its his tory, the exposition was open to the public on Sunday at the union stock wards today. The official attendance for the day was registered at 41,00O All of the judges have arrived. Tn or der to expedite matters, the American judges of cattle will pick out the best specimens in each breed and the two British experts will then name the champion. John Dryden. the Minister of Agriculture of the Dominion of Can ada. was among the prominent arriv- als today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28

the company is incorporated al *z4.ooo with A. L. DuPre. of Attalla. as presi- dent. J. R. Brown. of Attalla, as vice president. and Adolphus Brown. of Rag land, as secretary and general mana Fer. The company has purchased the water power of W. F. Lay on WIS Creek and has the contract for iightins the town of Attalla. The company VIII also furnish lights for private res'- dences, and furnish motive power TOT the operation of small mahuIac'urihs
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Death of Mrs. G. W. Mckee.

Uniontown. Nov. 21.-tSpecial)- After a short illness Mrs. Minnie Walker Mckee. wife of George W. Me- Kee of Faunsdale. died yesterday even- ing at Cedar Grove, the home of her mother. three miles west of Uniontown. Mrs. Mckee was daughter of the late Hon. Mims Walker and Mrs. Mary Grey Pitts Walker. She was of a most lova- ble Christian character. dearly beloved by. large circle of relatives and friends, who deeply sympathize with the sorely bereaved husband. child and mothers family. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. w. B. Reynolds of Birm- ing, Mrs. J. P. Morgan and Mrs. E L. Reynolds of Blocton and one brother J. M. Walker of Faunsdale.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Apea Man Attacked Suddenly,

Gadsden, Nov. -(SpecIaD-CncIc Jerry Lister. aged 96 years. lies criti- cally ill at his home in this city. hay
 ing been attacked in peculiar man ner last night while sitting in chair before the fire. He was apparently as well as usual when he suddenly lurch- ed forward and fell to the floor, where he lay for some time apparently life
 less The family worked several honrs before consciousness returned to him. He is now in critical condition and it is feared he can survive but few days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
SOUTH CAROLINA CENTENNIAL.
pr. Rice of Montgomery Will Preach
 Sermon at College.

sermon at College.
 Columbia, S. C., Nov. 27.-The South Carolina College. which now has the greatest attendance in its history. will celebrate the centennial of its first opening, which was on the 10th of January, 1895. January 8. and 10. next.
 Preparations are being made in Co., lumbia for a gathering of alumni and friends of the college from all parts of the country. and an attractive pro- gram has been arranged for the three days. beginning with q sermon on Sum day the Sth, in the morning by the chaplain, and in the evening by pr. John F.. Rice, a graduate of the class of 1885, and now pastor of the Court Street Methodist Church of Montgom- cry, Ala.
 The exercises will open Monday 18th. brief addresses of welcome by Presi- dent Slaton, Governor Hayward and Mayor Globes. with responses by in vited guests, representing other edu- cational institutions. Dr. Harrison Randolph will make the response.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Death of Col A. !. Neff.

Kansas City. Nov. 27.-Col. Andrew J. Neff of this city. father of Mayor J. H. Neff. died today at San Antonio, Tex where he had gone for his health. He was 7s years old. and was formerly prominent in Indiana Republican poll- tics. He had distinguished war rec ord. In 1856 he was elected to the Legislature from Blackford County. At the outbreak of the Civil War. he as- sisted in the organization of the S4th Indiana volunteers. He was commis- stoned major, was acting colonel of the regiment when 1t was mustered out, and was .hrevetted brigadier general for meritolrous conduct
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Whit. House Dinners and Receptions.

Washington. Nov. 27.-The program of receptions and dinners at the White House has been announced as follows: January ,, Monday. New Years recep- ton, II a. m. to 30 p. m: January D., Thursday, Cabinet Dinner, s p. m: Jan uary 12. Thursday, Diplomatic recep- ton. 9 to 10:30 p m.; January 19, Thursday. Judicial reception, to 10:30 D. m; February 2 Thursday, Supreme Court dinner. D. m: February Q. Thursday. Congressional reception. 2 to l0:3O p. m: February Is, Thursday, Army and Navy reception to 1o:3o
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
FUsHIMI SEES STOCK FARM.
Japanese Prince Spends Quiet Day |
 PhiladeIDhia

Philadelphia. Nov. 27.-Prince Flu shimi of Japan, who is now in this city, spent quiet Sunday. Accompanied by his suite, the Prince visited the stock farm of B. F. Cylde of Bryn-M -Mawr. a suburb, where he remained the greater part of the day.
 This evening the Prince gave an in formal dinner in his apartments at the Belleville Stratford Hotel. Among those present were Clement A. G-iscom father of the United States Minister to Japan: MT. Clyde. Richard H. Taylor of the State Department. Washington. and J. Franklin McFadden. honorary Con- sul of Japan in this city.
 Tomorrow will be spent in sight-see- ing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Death from Typhoid Fever.

Gadsden. Nov. 21.-(SpeclaI. I-Mlss Hattie Thornton. the 1S-year-old daughter of D. w. Thornton and wire. died at the home of her parents last night in Pollards Bend, Cherokee Coun- ty. some twenty miles above Gadsden- after a long illness, from typhoid fever Her mother is also lying dangerously i'll with the same disease. only lew days ago a married daughter lost hel husband from an operation performed for appendicitis.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
WRECK ON THE M. & 0.
PERSONS, MANY ALA-
 BAMIANS, HURT.
Train Leaving Montgomery at fOt3o Yesterday Morning, is Derailed Near Columbus, Miss-, and Rolls
 Down m Embunkment.

Memphis. Tenn. Nov. 27.-Thirty-f i've passengers were injured late this af- ternoon by the derailment of passen- ger train No. {. on the Mobile and Ohio railway one mile east of Colum- bus, Miss. says a special to The Com merical Appeal. The train left Mont- gomery Alabama, this morning at 10:30 a. m. and was in charge of conductor w. E. Hooper.
 Following is a list of the injured:
 white-S NJ Smitherman, Tusca- loosa.. employe. injured in chest and right arm.: W. H. Poe, Blount Coun- ty Ala, hurt in hip: N. s. McShan. Columbus, hurt in spine.; J. D. Hardin, Columbus. Miss. ribs and shoulder in- jured.; T. P. Smith. Columbus. Miss, fractured ribs: Rebecca Gayne, nose broke: H. Gaine. McCrae Miss. injured head and back. Rufus G. Woods. Kos- ciusko, Miss, injured in back, should CT. arms and legs; Johe Herring. Bes- semer. Ala. employe. shoulder hurt; Gus Short, Jr.. America, Ala. sprained ankle: A. w. Gladden., Indianapolis, Ind, scalp wound; W. c. Bell. Colum- bus. bad scalp wound; Miss Nannie McShan Columbus. hurt in back and forehead: Miss Lucy Mcshan. Colum- bus, hurt in arm.; Robert Gaine, Col- umbus. nose broken: A. B. Sipell.. Louisville. Ky, back injured; J. H. Propst, Gordo. Ala, shoulder. disloca- ted; Thos Ezelle Columbus news agent generally bruised; Miss Bama Hicks, Gordo Ala. employed in Colum- bus in millinery store badly bruised.
 Eight negro passengers were injured None of the injures, it is thought. will prove fatal.
 The place where the wreck occurred is on a perfectly straight track on an embankment twenty feet high on both sides. No definite explanation has yet been given as to the cause of the ac. cident. The combined baggage and ex- press car rolled down the embankment and the other two coaches. both pas senger, were torn loose and fell to the bottom of the embankment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
ILLICIT STILL BLOWN UP.
Explosion Results in Discovery or
 Moonshiue Plant in New York.

New York, Nov. 27.-A whiskey sun blew up in an Alien Street tenement here tonight. starting fire and caus- ing the tenements to rush from the building in panic. Slight damage re- s,1ltod from the fire The door of the room where the explosion occurred was forced and the police found in the room. badly wrecked, | plant for making whtskey None of the inmates knew the superintendent of the place, nor the existence of the still.
 The internal revenue officials have been notified and search is being made for the owner of the place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
NAVAL TROOPS CALLED FOR.
Shots Fired by strikers to Explode
 Dynamite.

Springfield. Ills. Nov. 21.-Adjutant General Scott. today received mes sage from Sheriff Stein. of Franklin County. requesting that two additional companies of soldiers be sent to Ziegler where a strike of coal miners has been in progress for some time.
 General Scott late tonight received a message from Captain Setterfield in charge of the military there. stating that Saturday night twenty shots were fired in the direction of the building containing dynamite with the intention of exploding 1t.
 General Scott has taken no action on the last request for troops, but probably will send a representative to ZeigIer tomorrow to make an investiga- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
BANK BURGLARS BOILED.
Explosion Awakened Citizens Who
 Drove on the Robbers.

Lincoln. Neb.. Nov. 27.-Two bank burglars were fired on by citizens Of Wabash at an early hour this morning. The burglars had exploded one charge of dynamite on the heavy steel safe in the Farmers State Bank and were pre- pairing to explode another when the citizens, who had been awakened opened fire upon the burglars. The burglars returned the fire while get- ting away.
 No one was hurt in the fight. The robbers were frightened away and did not get anything.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
FeIton Sent to Tombs.

New York. Nov. 27.-Frank Felton. charged with the murder of Guy Roche, the gambler. who was shot in Broad way Thursday afternoon and who died last night was today araigned before Coroner Scholer and remanded to the Tombs until Monday when the question of admitting Felton to bail will be de- cided by the coroner after a confer ence with District Attorney Jerome.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
vice-ConsuI ConIey Resigns.

Mexico City, NOV. 2I.-FdWin Mar- tin Conley. the American Vice Consul here. has resigned to assume tho man agement of lumber company. Mir Conley Is a New Yorker and he has oc- cupied this position for three years. His resignation will take effect De- cember 1. c. c. Eiberhardt, who for the past year has been keeper of rec ords in the American Embassy. will succeed Mir. Conley.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Manchester Cloth Market.

Manchester. Nov. 2I.-The market for cotton goods last week was pervaded by a healthy tone. Though business slackcned in some sections. others were fairly successful. resulting in q modeT- ate turn over. The fall in She price of raw cotton discouraged buying in most departments except for meeting imme- diate requirements. Calcutta was the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Accidentally Shot His Brother.

Huntsville. Nov. 7.-(Special.)- While hunting near TaylorsvviIle yes- terday. Frank Hobbs stumbled over q root, fell and discharged his shot gun into the hip of his brother, Lum Hobbs, who accompanied him. The entire charge of birdshot lodged in Lum Hobbs's hip bone and prevented the shot from reaching q vital spot. but the wound is very serious
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Negro shot to Death.

Beaumont Texas. Nov. 27.-Robert Brooks, colored barber, was shot and badly wounded at a carnival exhibition here by Fred Landry, well known citizen. whose wife it is alleged had been insulted by the negro. An Swear old negro girl was seriously wounded by q stray bullet. Landry was ar rested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
\ BLOUSE ExTENDER.

most active section in the India trade. China purchased considerable quanti- ties of standard qualities at full rates, Producers generally are firm and ap- parently not anxious for further trade a any reduction. Early delivery IS dlt- fiCult to obtain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
AnnenI for starrinr Indlnn..

Los Angeles, Call. Nov. 26.-A tele- gram signed by many, prominent men of Los Angeles including bankers. lawyers. merchants. journalists and others has been sent to President Roosevelt asking him to cause some action to be taken in behalf df the starving Campos Indians in San Piego County
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
ClanCey's Hotel, Cor. Bibb & Commerce Sts.
 Montgomery, Ala.
 ARRIVALS YESTERDAY:

A. J, Murphy, Texas: II. NJ. Mo Loughlin. Way Cross. Ga; A. D. Carnes, Notasulga, Ala; Mrs NJ. Jones. Ten sulle, Tenn; J. D. Hodges. Wetumpka, Ala: F. w. Robinson, Lowndsboro. Ala. j. NJ. Latimer. Alabama F.. W Jones' OpeIika Ala; s. H. Hughes. Tuskegee Ala: A. J. Carpenter, Alabama; w. P Long, New Orleans, La; John B Brooks Atlanta. Ga: J. 6. Buist and wife. Ala bama \. Jones, Union Springs, Ala; d. B. Sullivan. Atlanta, Ga: Henry B. Gray. Birmingham, Ala; F. ]. Gulledge. Alabama: J. O. Demeungus. Dothan, Ala. Ruthlidge Dowie. Alabama: Mason Long. Alabama; D. c. Long, Alabama H. S. Caster. Hope Hull, Ala; J. Bucha : nan, Louisville, Ky; s. H. Husch. Ala = bama; F. C. Witherspoon, Waco, Texas; J. A. Craze. Waycross, Ga; T. G. Daniels. Birmingham Age Herald.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Budape.t student. Riot.

Budapest. Nov. 26.--The students of the University made a demonstration today against the precautionary measures instituted by the rector in consequence of the political agitation. The police were called in and the clash which followed resulted in a number of students being injured Many of them were arrested It is said that the lectures probably will be suspended
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Death of Mrs. W. K. Yestma,

Anniston, Nov. 27.-(Special. )-Mrs. W, K. Yeatman died at noon today af- ter two days illness. She had been married but year. coming here from selma to which place the remains will be carried for interment. She leaves a husband.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
Attendance. nj wor,d,. Fair

St. Louis Nov. 21.-The Department of Admissions Of the Louisiana Pur- chase Exposition today issued a state ment for the week ending November 26. showing a total of 699.552. The grand total since the fair opened is lS,- 3l14J1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-11-28
New Light spd Power Company

Gadsden. NO~. 7.--tSp@ialD-The declaration of incorporation of the Etowah Light and Power Company, of Attslla. was filed yesterday in the probate ofice. The declara ion says