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The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
NEGRO ESCAPE CAPTURED.
William Vaughn Apprehended Nea
 Scene of Hfs Alleged Crime.

William Vaughn Apprehended Near
 Scene of His Alleged Crime.
 Columbus, Ga. Dec. 3.-A special from Selma. Ala. to The Enquirer-Sun says that William Vaughn. colored, who is charged with robbing. murdering and cremating in her home his wife's grandmother, and who later made a sensational escape from the deputy sheriff, was captured this morning about o'clock near the scene of his alleged crime.
 The negro had a bullet wound in his left arm which was inflicted by the deputy sheriff when he escaped. Af- ter his capture Vaughn was taken from his captors by parties in the commu- nity and his present whereabouts are unknown to the officers. It is stated that there was imminent danger of mob violence when the negro was captured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
m. z-,rler Mine TroubIed.

Zeigler, Ill, Dec. 3.-Two distinct att tacks have been made on the Gorden Blackhouse. situated halk way between the pumping station and the admin stration building of the coal company. One attack was at [ o'clock, the se- cond began at 1925 o'clock and a. Il o'clock tonight 1t was still on. Brisk firing from the outside is answered by the soldiers and rapid fire guns. Depu- ties are securing Zeigler for suspi- cious character whi is thought to have made an attempt to assassinate Sup erintendents Whittier and Jones.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
cona,t,ou oY Miss Edwards.

Miss Nellie Edwards. who was shot last Friday night a week ago at her home in Woodlawn by Mrs. J. A. Kaiser, is still alive. but her condition is such that the members of the family have almost abandoned the very faint hope which they have nursed through the distressing week which has elapsed since the tragedy.
 Miss Edwards passed bad night and 1t was necessary to call in two phy- sicians. Her condition showed no in- provement this morning. the high fever of the night continuing. There are also evidences that she is growing weaker. After noon she was sleeping under the Influence of an opiate. The family con tinues to receive innumerable evidences of the sympathy of the people of Wood lawn, Birmingham and other towns in this vicinity
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Hear.t Gets Out Injunction.

New York, Dec. 3.-An injunction was granted today on application of W. R. Hearst against Mayor Mcclellan. City Comptroller Grout and City Chamber lain Keenan. to prevent them from pay ing city gas bills alleged to be excess sive During 1903 and a part of 1so4. various gas companies furnished the city with light without a contract. Their bills aggregate $5.0oo.oo0. and Mir. Hearst maintains this Is $1.20o.oo0 more than should have been charged.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
QUICK TRIAL PROMISED.
Danger of Lynching at Thompson, Ga
 a~

Danger of Lynching at Thompson, Ga,
 is Over.
 Macon, Ga, Dec. 3.-A special to The Telegraph from Thompson, says:
 There has been no excitement here today since the finding of the dead body of R. c. Story yesterday and the con- fession of two negroes. There was a strong feeling here of lyuching, but since then there has been meeting at the Court House. where there was assembled a large crowd of citizens. together with Judge Hammond, who came up from Augusta, and promised a speedy trial, which will take place Tuesday. December 6.
 Guy Reid and John Butler. negroes, confessed the murder of Mir. Story. They said they killed him because he would not let them leave the cotton field Wednesday to attend a funeral.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Enw,ne in Ru..,.n D,.tr,c,.

Okhotsk, Russia. Dec. 3.-A severe famine prevails in the district of Gish. iga owing to the small fish catch and the failure of the arrival of two steam CTS loaded with provisions. The au- thorities propose despatching reliei sledges drawn by reindeer and dogs but mails sent by these means last win. ter did not get through.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
shah,a Gift to Czar.

Moscow. Dec. 3.-Mirza Rize Khan and the deputation from the Shah Of Persia arrived here today on their way to St. Petersburg. In addition to an autographic letter to the. Emperor Mirza Rize Khan is bringing the Shah's portrait in a frame set with diamonds The party is travelling in a special car and escorted by a representative of the Russian foreign office.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
war on Fake Paintings.

Paris, Dec. 3.-The extensive trade In false paintings apparently signed by famous artists has led the authorities to enter upon a vigorous campaign for its suppression. Judge Boucard. who Is directing the searches and prosecu- tions has caused the seizure of a num- Der of alleged Corot, DiaZ. Daubigny and Rousseau paintings. Several Americans are among the sufferers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Heavy output of Steel

All records in the way of production at the steel plant and blast furnaces at Ensley, belonging to the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad company, were smashed last month. The production of ingots at the steel plant during the month of November amounted to z1,- As7 tons The pig iron production at he furnaces amounted to 1s.loO tons. The officials of the Tennessee compa- ny are elated over the heavy produc- tion.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREWORKS. For 31 years we have sold them, and pleased every purchaser.
 JOS. MANEGOLD & co.
 Wholesale Dealers.
Curtain Imnrnxemenf.

The latset blind roller provides substitute means of attach ment for the tacks. pins and tape used for this rur- pose. A thin rod of f-gavvanIza wire IS passed through the hem of the blind and inserted in a groove running the full length of the roller. The beauty of this arrangement Is that the curtain can be removed at will. and that the curtains always roll straight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Transfer of Freight Resumed.

Huntsville. Dec. 3.-(Special. .)-The transfer of freight between Gunters- vile and Hobbs Island over the Ten nessee River, has been resumed by the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis Railway, after suspension of more than a month because of very low wa. ter. Only limited number of cars car be handled until the water rises sev. eral inches.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
c,,..o..r st,u f, Race.

Valparaiso, Ind. Dec. s.-Congress- man Edgar G. Crumpacker, before leaving for Washington this evening. stated that he had not withdrawn his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Charles w. Fairbanks. Vice. President elect, and that he had no in- tention of doing so.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Alabama at Department.

Washington, Dec. 3.-Postmaster's g apointed, Ball Play, Etowah County. Richard N. Wood. Nip, Pike County. wm. J. Hicks, Thorsby. Chiffon Coun- ty. Jonathan Bice.
 Rural carriers appointed for routes out ct Gaylersville: Route 1, Herman E. Neely. carrier; John Mcclure Nicely, substitute. Route 2, Sol R. Miller, carrier; Rex H. Miller, substitute.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Dredse Burned to Waters Edge.

Plaquemine. La. Dec. 3.-Suction dredge No. 8. belonging to Charles Clark & Co, of Galveston, who are dredging Bayou Plaquemine under Gov ernment contract. was burned to the waters edge at her moorings on the Bayou today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
D.oth of Miss MattIe Newman.

Huntsville, Dec. 3.-(Special. )-Miss Mattie Newman died yesterday evening from the effects of a paralytic stroke sustained several months ago. Miss Newman was a sister of Miss Mary Larned Newman, William P. Newman, Frank Newman and Henry Newman of Huntsville, Mrs. W. D. Sledge of Mem pbis and Messrs. John and Yancey New man of Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Miners Wage. Iucre.s.d.

At conference today between the commercial coal operators and union coal miners the mining wage for the month Of December was fixed at 55 cents per ton. which Is five cents ad- vance over the wage paid during the month or November. The advance Is granted on the average selling nrices of pig iron. The maximum wage for union coal miners Is 57 1-2 cents per ton. The non union men receive 52 "a cents per ton, their basis being on iron also put the average price is higher.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
The News of Birmingham

forts were made to save his life put In vain. pr, Oscar Hayes put the pump to work but the patient died in an hour. Before dying Dr. Garber stated he had taken acid by mistake and that he had written a letter to his brother at summerville, Va. Indications point to suicide.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Piernont Morran pecornted.

Rome. Dec. 3.-It Is official an- nounced that. King Victor Emmanuel has conferred the great cordon of Saints Maurice and Lazarus on J. Pier pont Morgan in recognition of Italy's s gratitude for the return by Mir. Nor gan to the Italian government of the famous Oscoli cope.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
D...h os Msior TayIoe.

Major John William TayIoe, died at a hospital yesterday afternoon at 5;So o'clock.
 Major Tayloe was "A years old. He was a Virgnian by birth, put became a resident of Alabama in Hale County in IS53. He made a gallant soldier In the Confederate army. and left the ser vice with the rank of major. He came to Birmingham in 1887 and had since been a resident of this city.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

zine in the Southern Railway yarda while crossing the tracks. two months ago. receiving injuries which were pro- nounced fatal by two attending physi- clans, has sufficiently recovered to be- on the streets.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Drummer KiIIn Him.els.

The dead body of J. Eugene Mann
 or nashville. Tenn, a travelling sales man, was found this morning in his ped room 43, Morris hotel. The indi- cations pointed to Mann taking his own life, morphine being employed. He left
 number of letters. one of them ask ing the hotel people to notify W. &. stepheson, local manager of the Gray and Dudley hardware concern, who was the dead mans friend. Other let ters addressed to friends in Nashville were found and on top of these le:- ters was dollar supposedly left for the purpose of paying the postage. MT. Stephenson took charge of the remains of Mann and friends in Nashville were communicated with. The body will be sent to Tennessee. Mann come here about two weeks ago and registered at the Morris. During the last few days he was drinking considerably. Coro- ner Paris was notified and made pre- iiminary investigation. The deceased was 30 years of age and quite well known in Tennessee and Alabama
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
CAIOX.

An ideal dentifrice. Re moves stain from the teeth without injury
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Rlack May Get toRa.

New York, Dec. S.-Former Cover nor Frank s. Blacks law partner. Abraham Gruber today announced that Governor Odell and the members of the legislature had decided to elect MT. Black as United States Senator.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Montgomery, Ala, Sunday, Dec. 4. 1904. No. II

enough iron to make five carpet tacks. Peptoman- gan contains this iron in a form that Is easily as- simulated. Price 95c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
THE GLITTER.

The Cutter will be is- sued simultaneously with its mammoth contempo- rary, The Advertiser, next Sunday. watch for US.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
V.AnUEGfgt

The hands can be free from wrinkle and seam. if you'll use Witchhazel and Almond Cream. 25c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
-ONUNDRUN

Does Christmas come on Sunday, or does Sun day come on Christmas? Answer early.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

When he leaves a pre- scription at your home, just phone 90 and We will send for it promptly.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

and adept at imitation. like most Orten
 tals. but he lacks artistic skill and initiative. although 1t is difficult to con : ceive wherein he differs in thess par
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

HEADQUARTERS FOR FIREWORKS. We are strickly wholesale dealers in these goods, and our experience for thirty-One years have learned us the needs of the people.
 JOS. MANEGOLD & co.
 Wholesale Dealers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
NAH, A ExpREss.

Parcels purchased here will, upon request. be mailed or expressed to any point.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
XMAS.

The Xmas stocking will not be complete un- less accompanied by some of our old-fash- toned Horehound Candy. Be-, 10c.. 15c., 20c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Nineteen pianos. every one of which was q wedding present, are In the possession of tth Prince and Princess of Wales.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Fairbank's COttOlIne, the Great Shortening, nnd Baking Compound, ks always fresh at the Brock Grocery Ce. If you buy 1t here, it's right. Medium and large pnils.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
pA~.scs.u Takes CarbolIc Acid,

Dr. Samuel Garber. physician, was titscoyered in his offlce tonight in the chalifoux building. in great agonies. the result of dose of carboIic acid. He was carried to hospital where eff
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
ACHES.

Undue indulgence in sweets will induce tooth ache. Also other aches. Electric Compound will put a Quietus on the for mer-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
rne East Indies Workman.

The Sheffield Independent recently published an article declaring that the competitor of the British workman. The native Hindoo is a clever erafssman aud
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
ssunarnn nrdered south.

Washington. Dec. S.-Orders have been cabled the Pacific squadron at Panama to start southward as soon as Secretary Taft leaves the isthmus' Ihe squadron probably will go as far as the Straits of Magellan and then cruise reaching Magdalena Bay about March, in time to conduct its an- nual record target practice.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

French Peas, Genuine Imported, extra fine 1904 pack, IS cents per tin. New pack extra white Asparagus and tender
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Cutter will accept or anges in payment of sub scriptions.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Sweet Florida Oranges, we sold a bunch of them last week. another bunch this week, 20 and 25 cents per dozen.
 BROCK GROCERY co.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Methodist Conference.

The Alabama Conference of the Meth odist Episcopal Church will come to a close on Monday. Appointments will be announced Monday morning. A love feast will take place tomorrow morning at the First Methodist Church Dr. J. H. Rice. President of Grant University. delivered. an address this afternoon and tonight pr. Altman preached. Questions of discipline were discussed today and examination of character given further attention. B. M Jackson. Gilbert Ellis, Bradson Kae- dle and J. M. Carrelton were admitted into full connection In the conference and were addressed by the Bishop, who outlined the duties and responsibilities Of the ministry. Standing committees were appointed today by Bishop Goode- sell. the following being chairmen Board of Examiners. W. M. Croman Board of Church Extension. w. M. Croman: Conference Missionary Socie- ty, N. T. Powell; Trials and Appeals, D. C. BetZ; To Preach Missionary Ser mon, l.. H. Jackson. Boaz, Ala, was selected as the place of holding the next conference.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
IR0N.

A mans body contains
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Birmingham. Dec. 3.-(Special. J. James Lee. a negro. was brought to the city this afternoon and landed in jail on charge of attempting a crim- inai assault upon Mrs. Carrie Saund- CTS, living near Tannehill, in the lower portion of the county. Mrs. Saunderss s husband Is a blacksmith and farmer He and some other men went hunting yesterday and did not return until late in the night. Then Mrs. Saunders in- formed her husband that a negro em- ployed on the place entered her room during the night and attempted to as- sault her. but she screamed and re- sisted and he left. The. negro denied that he had attempted an assault. He admitted that he went into Mrs. Saun- ders's bedroom to get a match after she had retired, and. groping in the dark he says he accidentally placed his hand upon her.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Increase 10 Looked For.

There are indications that the City Council will at its meeting Wednesday raise the license of retail liquor deal CTS from $500 per annum to $500 or $1.000 per annum. This would be pro- hibitive to large number of retail liquor establishments.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
xMAa PRnnLEMa

Can be easy solved nt our store. Acceptable Gifta to nt all puFses.
 M. E. FeppeFnann, JeweKeR.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Boy,. RemarkabIe Recovery

Harrington weatheriow. a 16-year-old lad, who was run down by Q switch en-
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
ROCK CANnY.
THE DOCTOR,

A pure article. In quan- tity to suit purchaser.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Death of I. T, Morgan.

I. T. Morgan. aged 70 years, died this morning at a hospital after a lin- gering illness. He Is survived by two sons. w. Barnes and Frank Morgan Of Birmingham, and two daughters, Miss Celestine Morgan of Atlanta, Ga, and Mrs. Ed Brewer of Woodlawn, Ala. Ills remains were taken to Opelika. Ala. for interment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
Deputie. Go to Blue Creek.

Upon the request of the Tennessee Coal. Iron and Railroad Company, nine heavily armed deputy sherins were sent to the Blue Creek regions in the lower part of the county today. There was apprehension of an outbreak at that point. the non-union miners fear ing that they might be molested.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

DEPENDABLE JEWELRY. That's the kind we keep. Always your moneys worth. What we tell you Is so.
 M. E. Pepperman, JeweIer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
A sueciaI Grnnd .Jwrv.

Huntsville. Dec. Especial )-A special grand jury will be empanelled
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

We can supply you with. almost anything in the shaving line. Cups. brushes. razors, strops,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

SUBSCRIPTIONS. In lieu of Turnips, The
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04

Fresh shipment of Georgia Cane Syrup soc. gallon.
 SMITH & WORNUM.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
LAST.

A man by the name of Hi" Finder will be giv- en a year in the mines.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
SHAVING SETS.

A liquid Antiseptic for the teeth and mouth. Price 20c., 40c.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-12-04
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Sold from the Lakes to the Gulf. Price. 10c.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-26
100000 FOR
alternating
AFFECTIONS.

New York, Jan. 26.-charles w. Bailey
who Is the vice president OF the Bailey.
Banks a Biddle Co, among the largest
jewellers in Philadelphia, and who mar
ried on Nov. S. 1900, Mrs. Selma A. @.
Kerr. after they had both been accident
ally shot by the samo bullet in the Adir-
ondaelSs. has begun suit in the supreme
court 10 recover 100000 from Il. Hollo-
way Coe, OF No. ees Fifth avenue, his
wises brother, FOR the alienation OF Mrs.
Bailey's affec .ions.
on the strength OF a number or AMI
davits submitted by Mr.. Bailey and at
tached TO the complaint in his action.
Justice Gifdersleeve issued an order yes
terday for Mr.. Goes arrest. and he was
taken into custody at his office at No.
1873 Front street by Deputy Sheriff Wal
gering Mr.. Coe was released on giving
a surety bond OF $4,000.
The affidavits prepared by Mr.. Bailey's
counsel. Stern e. Rushmore. set OFT In
detail charges which allege that Mr..
Coe has made ever since his sisters
marriage 10 Mr. Bailey the most de-
termined efforts 10 separate them ana 10
procure for Mrs. Bailey divorce. In
brief Mr. Bailey asserts that Mr.. Coe
sent out his private secretary on a mis-
sion TO procure. with the aid OF a private
detective. an AFFIDAVIT made by a woman
OF low repute that she had been intimate
with Bailey since his marriage INTO the
Coe family.
The AFFIDAVIT was procured, ano MT
Bailey says when he came back from El-
rope a year ago with the body or ms
brother who had died at Nice he was
confronted by his wife with this affidaVit
and she practically ordered him from her
sight
Mr.. Bailey and Mrs. Kerr, who was the
widow OF Chauncey +. Kerr, were In
hunting party I'm September. lso4 at the
lodge OF r. Holloway Coe, near the Taha-
was club in the Adlrondacks. DIR. Bailey
had been courting Mrs. Kerr, but no en-
gagement had been announced.
on September l3 the entire party went
out after deer Mr.. Bailey. Mrs. Kerr and
guide made up the party. DIR. Charles Ia.
Dade OF GB East F'ifty-sixth street, guest
at n neighboring camp, was out with an
other party. DIR. Dade fired AZ what ne
believed to be deer. IL turned out that
he had mistaken Mr.. Bailey's reddish
brown shoting Jacket for the animal. ana
DIR. Dades bullet struck Mr.. Bailey In the
small of the back, and. DETECTING, entered
Mrs Kerrs right thigh smashing a bone
and lnfiicting injuries which necessitated
the amputation OF the leg above the knee.
Mrs. Kerr and Mr.. Bailey. whose wound
was also pretty serious, returned TO this
city. Their engagement was announced
shortly afterward and they were married
on Nov. 8, IN April, 1900. 1t was announced
that they had separated.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1904-01-26
case before jury. II was read and 10
ferred 10 the committee on judiciary.
A BANK COMMISSIONER

case before a jury. II was read and re-
ferred 10 the committee on judiciary.
A BANK COMMISSIONER
Mr.. Harris OF Smithfeld presented
bill for an act in amendment OF chapters
ITS and 17s OF the General Laws, pro-
viding for the appointment OF bank
commissioners at a salary OF $500 per an
mum.
Mr.. Fitzgerald OF Pawtucket present
ed a bill for an act In amendment of
chapter n of the general laws. which was
read and referred 10 the committee on
Judiciary.
Mr.. Rich OF East Providence presented
a bill for an act In amendment OF the
general laws, relating to the town ad-
vertising with an accompanying resolu-
tion OF the town council OF East Provi-
dence. was read and referred 70 tho COM
mittee on judiciary.
Mr.. Cotton OF Providence. introduced
Joint resolution. asking for an amend
ment TO the constitution, which was read
and referred to the committee on special
legislation.
The speaker announced that the caucus
or the Republican members would take
place on the rising OF the house to-
morrow.
On motion OF Mr.. Rathbun OF West
Greenwich the house adjourned at n:b2.