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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-10-31
Painted by Himself, In His
Own Newspaper.
PLATT WAS HIS LADDER,
To Be Kicked Away, In Contempt,
In Sight Of All Men.

Tho Newbursh News" Like the Chorus
In an Old Play. Eiucidates the Action
or This Political Drama -OfYiclal Out.
Eivings Of the Budding Governor.
Chairman From the Day He Began
Openly His Campaign to Make "Poor
Tom" Eat Out OF His Hand--A Re-
markaule Chapter on "How We All
Were for EIIhu Root Afterward."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
To Celebrate Golden Wedding.

MT. and Mrs. NJ. Meyer will celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of their wed- ding on August 16. The celebration and a recption will take place at the home their daughter, Mrs. J. Heine- berg of Philadelphia, at whose home they are now guests. All of their chil- dren will be present.
 MT and Mrs. Meyer nee Elkan who are natives of Germany, were married in 1854 and soon afterwards they came to Selma where they have since had their home. Ten children were born to them and are Mrs. Sam Sterne. Mrs. M. J. Meyer, Miss Frances Meyer and AL bert Meyer of Selma; Mrs J. Hein- berg of Philadelphia; Joe Meyer, Will Never, Louis Meyer and Monroe Meyer of New York.
 Children. grandchildren and a great grand child, the baby of Mrs. M. Fies of Birmingham. formerly Miss Hannah Meyer of Selma, are to be with Mir. and Mrs. Meyer. and the family reunion will be a notable one. especially to citizens of Selma where the Meyers and the Elkans are a large and influential fam fly.
 Many friends in this city will regret that they are prevented from making lations to MT. and Mrs. Meyer and best wishes for a continuance of their long and useful lives. MT. Meyer was until his retirement one of the leading bus mess men of the city and was a prom inent factor of the upbuilding of Sel- ma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
TREATMENT OF CONSUMPTION.
New Method Introduced by Famous
 German Physician.

Washington, Aug. 12.-(Special.)-A new mbthod of treating consumption has been discovered by a German phy- sician, brief description of which is given a report to the Department of Commerce and Labor by Consul General Guenther at Frankfort Ger many.
 Professor Jacob first physician of the Hospital Charte of Berlin. who made the discovery, started with the pre- sumption that the remedies usually em- ployed do not reach the location of the disease at all. and he conceived the idea of introducing medicamentS directly into the lungs.
 The manipulation is simple and can be undertaken by every physician who is familiar with the use of the throat mirror. After the trachea and larynx have been made insensible by cocaine or ancsthesine thin rubber tude Is introduced into the lungs, and the medicine is injected through 1t. The whole process lasts hardly ten minutes.
 Professor Jacob has found that the most efficient remedy is the well known "tuberculine.' which Professor Koch used thirteen years ago. Next in efficiency is creosOte.
 He succeeded in this way in making the tuberculosis bacilli disappear com pletely in from four to eight weeks Heretofore tuberculine was injected hyperdermically to demonstrate wheth- CT a person suffered from tuberculosis and even if the reaction was positive nothing was known about the seat of the tuberculosis. Now only this new method needs to be employed to determine whether tuberculosis of the lungs exists. R. H. Watkins.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

rises a tall square watch tower. are set in a thick forest of oaks, birches and lindens, hiding them from view on every side except towards the gulf of Finland, whose waters almost lap the foundation of the nearest shoreward building.
 From this section of the park the public had been excluded for days past, while a short mile down the coast chill dren romped and shouted unoer the de- serted windows of the big Peterhof kalace, and crowds of visitors gathered each afternoon to watch the marvellous fountains. second only in all Europe to those of Versailles.
 The people throughout Russia nota- bly the clergy. have been praying for an heir to the throne and the famous Greek priest. Father John of Kron- stadt, has recently been visiting Alex andria villa at intervals to join In the prayers for an heir to the throne of Russia. Incidentally Father John. who is worshhipped by the people. and who has great influence over the Emperor is said to have stated to his majesty, before his first daughter was born. that the emperor would have seven daugh- ters before he would have son and that the eighth child of the empress would be a son. This prophecy was firmly believed by the Russian people.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
DEATH OF H. J. GILLIAN
NOMINEE FOR CHANCELLOR EI FIRES VERY SUDDENLY.
Highly Esteemed By Bench and Bar and By All Who Knew Him-Was Attending Court at Alex
 ander City.

Alexander City, Aug. 12-(Special) This morning at o'clock, Hon. Harry J. Gillian. one of the most distinguish ed attorneys of East Alabama and re- gently made Democratic nominee for Chancellor of the Northeastern Division of Alabama, died suddenly in this city at the home of his daughter. Mrs. J. O. Thomas.
 He was here attending Circuit Court. and in the midst of his arduous labors pressing the claims of his clients was suddenly stricken in death.
 As token of the high esteem in which he was held and as an express sion of the great sorrow felt by the court and bar at his sad and sudden death the court immediately adjourned the term.
 As a further token of esteem. the Bar Association of Tallapoosa County met in the Court House at II o'clock and enacted resolutions setting forth the love and admiration felt for the dead.
 MT. Gillian lived at wetumpka, and the funeral will take place there.
 Mir. Gillian was nominated for Chan cellor at the Democratic primary in April last over five other candidates He received a good vote and was ar- ranging his business to take up his new work as soon ast the election had been, held.
 The death of Mir. Gillian will make 1t necessary to nominate another man before the election November 8. The other candidates at the April primary were Walter w Whiteside of Anniston, B. B. Bridges. Goodwater; R. A. D. Dunlap. Gadsden, and F. NJ. Oliver, La fayette.
 Chairman w. P. Acker of the Dem ocratic Committee of the Division, will no doubt call the committee together in few days and make arrangements to fill the vacancy. This may be done either by the committee or by calling primary to make the selection.
 Harry Johnson Gillian was born Jan uary {, 1852. near Dadeville, in Tal- lapoosa County. and was a son of Harry Gillam and Mary A. Johnson Gil- lam. He was educated fin the common schools with one year at the Virginia Military Institute and one year at the State University. and began the prac- tice of law in 1875 at Dadevilie and AL exander City. He moved to Wetumpka in 1903. He was Mayor of Dadeville for seven or eight terms and mem Der of the Legislature from Tallapoosa County in 1900-01. He was a member of the Methodist Church and was mar ried in Coosa County March p. 1879. to Miss Pamelia Newton Parker He leaves a wife and six children, four of whom are grown.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
CASE OF CONSTABLES
NOTHING YET DONE TO OBTAIN
 ANOTHER HEARING.
MT. and Mrs. M. Meyer of Selma to Cele- brate the Fiftieth Anniversary of Their Marriage Au-
 gust 10.
AdevrtiserBureau.
 2aIyy,a Rllat 12

 The case of the State against M. M. Ransom. D. O. Stanfil and B. Cherry, from whose tutelage Edmund Bell, a negro in custody. went to his death and who were yesterday remanded to jail without bail on charge of murder In the first degree. remains in statu quo. It Is stated today that as yet their att torneys have not made public any plan by which their clients might have an examination before the organization of a grand jury by the Circuit Court at It's Fall Term during the first week of September.
 According to an opinion by @ well known attorney today the prisoners have two ways of obtaining relief from the decree of Judge Mabry of the City Court of Selma. who yesterday order ed that the men be held without privi- lege of bonds. It is permissible for them to sue for writ of habeas corpus before the Circuit Judge. Hon. Daniel Partridge. Jr.. or before the chancel- Tor of the Southwestern Division of Chancery. Hon. Thomas H. Smith. Upon the issuance of the proper decree by either of these officers the prisoners might have another hearing.
 It Is not permissible, 1t is said, that the prisoners ask for habeas corpus proceedings before a justice of the Su- preme Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
BURGLAR IS MOST BOLD
CRAWLS OVER SLEEPING CHILD TO
 ENTER HOUSE.
Obtained Keys to Store and the Safe Therein. But Evidently Was Not Badly in Need of
 Money.

Columbus, Ga, Aug. 12.-(Spectal. )- The latest of the series of some thirty burglaries in Columbus and suburbs during the past few days was un- doubtedly the boldest. At some hour last night a burglar entered the home of J H. Brooks, Jr. three miles south east of the city. on the Buena Vista Road. Every window In the house ex- cept one was securely fastened. as the family had been on the lookout for burglars.
 A child slept on a bed near the one unfastened window and the burglar crawled over the child without waking it. went through a lighted room. ent- cred the room where MT. Brooks was sleeping took q loaded shot gun which he had at the head of his bed in wait ing for burglars. picked up his trousers and retreated from the house by the same route, crawling over the sleeping child without awaking 1t. although en- cumbered with these several articles. Tn the pocket of the trousers he found the keys to MT. Brookss store and safe. the store being a short distance from the house.
 There was nothing to prevent the burglar from unlocking the safe and taking the money within, some $400. He not only made no effort to get into the safe, so Tar as can De dlscoVeTcu' but took no merchandise from the store. nothing whatever being missed. The store key was found this morn ing. Mir. Brooks could not get into his safe An expert from the city went out and shortly after noon succeeded in opening the safe. when 1t was found that nothing had been taken from 1t. MT Brooks's pants were found in the yard.
 Another burglar operated in an up- to-date manner fin Beallwood. north of the city, last night. carrying along a bulldog and stepladder in order to expedite his work. He tried to break into the house of c. W. White. Mir. White heard him. seized a heavily load ed gun, stationed himself at a point where he could i'll him with shot when
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
The News of Pensacola

Pensacola, Fla, Aug 12.-(Special)- This afternoon at f o'clock the funeral of young George q. Pfeiffer occurred, and it was attended by a large num- Der of friends of the deceased una his family. The remains were brought 10 the city last night and during today scores visited the residence on West Romano street and looked upon the familiar features still in death.. As the hour for the funeral approached, many friends began to assemble at the residence and brought with them beautiful floral designs These were placed with loving ccrc about the cas- ket and later placed on the grave at St. MichaeIs cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
After Nego Burglar.

Detective Sergeant Morgan from Chicago. Ills. arrived here this morn Ing for q negro. John Jackson, who Is wanted in the Windy City for the theft of s15O and a suit of clothing Morgan will await the arrival of re- uuisition papers, an application hay Ing been made by the Governor of Illinois on the Governor of Florida Jackson. the alleged burglar, resided here for may years hut recently took a trip to Chicago. whre his troubles began. The Chicago officer said there would he not great deal of trouble to prove the charges against Jack son.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Arteries Severed,

Ernest Patterson a young drug gist, while handling a demijohn last evening broke the glass and particles entered his arm causing wounds which for a short time gave the impression that they would be very serious. Phy- sicians fortunately were near and dressed the wounds. It was found that arteries in the arm had been cut and blood flooder profusely.. MT. Patterson is again on duty today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Alligator Captured.

In the heart of the city yesterday afternoon several citizens killed an alligator three feet long. and the neighborhood at the time of the mur- der was in a state of frenzied excite ment. The reptile was first discovered In a large drain which runs through the centre of the city to the bay. "Buddie" Commyns was The acknowledged leader of the forces. and by his direction the saul rian was hauled up and despatched. Where the alligator came from is a matter of mystery. and there is an impression that there are others and much larger than that one killed. in the drain.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
nP. SIedd Here.

visitor of note here today is Dr. Andrew Sledd, the new president of the University of Florida at Lake
 City. .D pr. sledd has lately been ap- pointed the head of this excellent school and his visit here at this time is in the interest of the institution He Is a guest of Hon. F. D. Reggs. judge nf the Criminal Court. and will remain over Sunday. At II n. m, Sunday pr. s1edd will preach at he First Baptist church and at p. m. will occupy the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Thirty-Nine Saloons,

This city will have the greatest number of saloons within it's history during the coming year. The County Commissioners, at the late meeting granted permission for the opening of twenty-two saloons, which with the seventeen already granted. makes a total of thirty-nine In Pensacola. This is greater by half a dozen than have ever been in existence here.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13


 An Interesting case came up in the police court this morning when John Sherman and Torre Bjorgensen, both white men, were tried for petty of- lenses. sherman, who was charged with fighting and cursing. was fined $750, while Bjorgensen was fined $5. When the latter made his statement to the Mayor. he said that he ordered three glasses of beer from sherman and that he found that other liquor had been mixed with the beer. He thought he would see the saloon pro- prietor about this conduct and en- deavored to hold the glasses, which he had half-emptied. until the proprietor came along. sherman, it was shown. realized things were going against him and tried to get possession of the glasses. This caused a row, and all were arrested. Altogether six white men were implicated, and all were find,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

He was convicted of murder in the first degree last spring, and the city court has been sustained by the su- preme court. Unless the governor in- terferes Burton will hang on Septem- Der 9. To his environment Burton has become reconciled. He is quiet and never gives the taller any trouble. He says that he is ready to meet his God.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Death of Joe simon of Demopoir..

Joe Simon, a prominent citizen Of Demopolis, died at 4:1O o'clock this morning in hospital In this city. He had been i'll for many days and a few days ago was brought to Selma to have medical treatment
 MT. simon was fifty-one years old. He was a native of Baltimore but at an early age came to Alabama. first settling in Gallon whence he went to Demopolis. He is survived by his wid- ow and by six children.
 The body was shipped this morning at Il o'clock to Demopolls.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
A Delightful Dance.

most delightful dance was given at Palmetto Beach last night by the Hiawatha Club. the crowd in atten- 5ance being so large that 1t was diff Hcult to accommodate them all. This was the first night in a month that this club has been favored with fair weather. The transuortation facilities were all that could be desired. and for this the patrons were grateful. as it enabled them to reach the city be- fore midnight.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

he finished his work of effecting an entrance. At the crucial moment. how ever, the burglar seemed to suspect that something was wrong. desisted from his attempt and quietly slipped away before the farmer could shoot him. Whites dog attacked him, and the burglar turned his bull dog loose on him, with the result that the house dog was vanquished.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
MAY CHANGE HEADQUARTERS.
Cowherd's Committee May Work from
 New York.

Washington, August 12.-(Speciall Cowherd. chairman of the Democratic congressional com- mittee will go to New York next Mon- day. when 1t is expected it wil be de- termined whether the congressional committee will make its headquarters fin that city. There is a division of opinion as to whether the committed should stay hcre or go to New York. There are advocates of each plan. but while there are many influences favoring New York, the action to be taken will not be determined until next week.
 R. H. WATKINS.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
WATKINS.
New Indurtry for Huntaville.

Huntsville, Aug! 12.-(SpeciaL)- )---At the monthly meeting of the Huntsville Chamber of Commerce last night Pres ident James R. Boyd made a repo.t that rope and twine factory will soon be established in this city and that negotiations are being carried on with other manufacturing concerns.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Tn RehIf of Burton.

Anniston August Especially Colonel Charles D. Kline Is presenting for signatures a petition asking the governor to commute to life imprison- ment the sentence of death against Andrew Burton. Burton is a negro.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Doth,, Cts Six New Bales.

Dothan. Aug. 12.-tSpecial. )-Dothan received six bales of new cotton to- day. This is the first that has been on the market this season. The price paid was 10 cents per pound.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
,s, Y..m,kln Much Improved.

The many friends of Hon. J. II. Lumpkin will be pleased to learn that tonight he is much improved, that he is considered out or danger. MT. I,umnkin last night was stricken with paraiysis and for a time was in a critical condition.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Death of Mrn. males.

Mrs. Bales, an aged and well known lady of this city. died this morning in a hospital here. where she had received medical treatment She had been III
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

for some time and her death was not .nrprisinr. Mrs. Bales was the moth- ed of Mrs. A. M. Russell of this city and had many other relatives in Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
Personal and Local.

The many friends of Master Frank Gulledge. grandson of Frank c. Dud- ley. learn with pleasure that he is improving after a long illness at the home of his grandfather. at Pleasant Hill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Miss Julia Barnwell has returned from Knoxville. where she studied kin 'dergarten methods in the summer school of the University of Tennessee
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13
"Spiked' His Drinks.

pulpit at the Palafox street Methodist church.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

H. Inglehardt, Great Guard of thu wigwam. Improved Order of Red Men passed though Selma today on his wa! to Meridian.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

L. F. Jeffries has returned fror Marion where he had business befor the Circuit Court.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Blev Dunklin has returned to Selma after 0 business trip.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Hon. Charles H. Greer of The Marion Standard was a prominent visitor t. Selma today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Miss Jamie Minge Nelson has returned home after a visit to Mrs. M. s. Nelson in Eutaw.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Robert Blair of New Orleans is tn, guest of w. H. Bailey.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Hon. c. Young of South Dallas was in the city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

MT. and Mrs. F. G. Welch and son have returned from Shelby Springs.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Captain John F. Burns of Burnsville was visitor to tho city today.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-08-13

Lewis Johnson of Lexington spen today in Selma.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-09-13
SOUTH CAROLINA NEWS.
Items of More or Less Interest Con-
densed Throughout the State.

The cotton crop on Edisto Island
is in much danger of being ruined by
the too-frequent rains.
New stores and new business firms
have opened up in Bishopville, and
the town is on the boom.
Florence is to have a new school
building. 1t will be erected in the
near future and will be a splendid ed
ifce.
Wofford college will open its fifty
first session on Wednesday. Other
colleges of the state will also open
this week.
There is not a single white person
in the Charleston jail, This is the
first time this has been the case for
over seven years.
The theatre season has been open
ed in Charleston and Columbia and
many first class companies have been
booked to appear.
Two highway robberies have oc-
Cured in Newberry county within
the last two weeks Both men rob-
bed were white men.
COL George Johnstone, Of Newber-
ry, has sent in his commission as not
ary public in order that he may be
eligible for presidential elector.
The Anderson Telephone company
has been having trouble for some
time with the ordinance preventing
them to charge for out Of town mes
sages.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-09-13

between the Colombian minister, Mr..
w. W. Russell, and Acting Secretary
OF State Loomis. The subject under
discussion related to conditions in
Colombia.
The state of Idaho is the scene of
vast and devastating forest fires.
which are raging around Spirit Lake.
Thousands of feet Of timber have
been destroyed and the flames are
still raging.
Sixty thousands .Albanians have en-
tered a formal protest against the &C
ton OF the Austrian government in
favoring the Macedonians in the re-
cent trouble between that country
and the former.
The Lloyd steamship company is
building a new ocean liner which is
to be the largest in her class ever
built. The keel is being laid at
Stettin, Germany. The building will
consume several months.
The Royal Exchange Assurance
company, of London, was brought up
in Boston court on various charges
and fined $4,000. The claims were
just and the company will probably
stand good for the amount.
The annual session of the Baptist
church will be held in Michigan this
week. A very large attendance from
al sections Of the country is expect
eG, as tfat body is to discuss some
very important questions this year.
The trouble between the officials
and the employees of the INTERIOR
ougt rapid transit company, has been
settled by written contact. The
trouble with the New York Eleva-
waited was also settled at the same
time.
The war in the east has reached a
point where there will be little more
done until the spring. The fall
rains have set in, and the latest re-
ports state that both armies are max
ing preparations to go into winter
camp.
A passenger train on the Seaboard
railroad was derailed by unknown
parties, on Friday morning, and
plunged through a trestle into the
Catawba river, near Charlotte, N. c.
Four persons were killed and many
more injured.
Larkins Johnson and Andrew Bur-
ton, both colored, were hanged in
Alabama last week under due process
of the law. Lynching was imminent
in both cases and was prevented only
BY quick and careful work on the
part of the authorities.
The workmen on the great Sinlplon
tunnel, in Italy, were compelled to
stop work on account of the striking
of a hot spring which flows at the
rate of $1,000 gallons per minute.
Some of the workmen broke through
a strata of rock and suddenly the
water spouted up, boiling and bub-
bling. The engineers hope to find
another outlet for the water.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-09-13
Andrew Carnegie gives a bonus Of

Andrew Carnegie gives a bonus Of
10 per cent. upon their yearly wages
to all employees upon the Sk;5o es-
tates who are total abstainers from
Intoxicating drinks. He believes
that such are we'll worth their bonus,
both from an economic and social
point of view.