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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
MURDER CASE DECIDED.
Porter to Appeal from Verdict of Jury
 at COlumbiana.

Columbiana, April 29.-(SpeciaL)- Circuit Court, which has been In ses- sion here for four weeks adjourned today. Judge John Pelham has pre- sided during the entire term' and ms rulings, on law and evidence, nave been characterized by his usual aolllty and fairness. His many friends and admirers are very much gratilicd that his health Is much improved
 Solicitor Burr has been in attendance on the Court during the term, repre- senting the State He is proving nm self an able and capable prosecuting officer, and a worthy successor to HIS distinguished predecessors.
 The civil docket was disposed CT du- ring the first two weeks or ths ter III The latter two weeks have been devot- ed to the trial of criminal cases. The last case tried, and the one Tn "hlcn' perhaps, greater interest was manl- Tested than in any tried during the term. was the case of the state Vs' George H. Porter, charged with tue ,nurder of J. w McMahon at shelby Springs last summer. The jury brought in a verdict this morning of murder III the second degree, and fixing the ue- rendant's punishment at fifteen years i tha ranitentiary. The State was renresented by the Solicitor alone, the defendant by J. A. w. Smith Of Blr- mingham and w. T. Johnson or lie lena in this County. A great number oP witnesses were examined Tn the case. many of whom came from dlS- tance. they having been guests at the Snrings when the killing occurred anu having been cognizant of more or less of the facts and circumstances attend ing the killing. Prominent among those who were witnesses from outside the Countv were C. c. Whits ln and J. K Dixon of Talladega, Rev. J. w. Shoaff, now of Columbus, Ga' the Misses Gusdorf, another lady and prominent attorney of Selma and Dr. Perry of Greensboro. The Jury re- tired to make up its verdict about 4 o'clock D. m. Friday and was out untll 9:30 this morning. Defendants coun- sel gave notice of his intention 70 ap- neal the case to the Supreme court, and obtained thirty days in which to prepare and have signed a bill of eX- captions.
 The only question to go before the Supreme Court for review is the over ruiing by the Court of a motion of de- fendant to quash the venire on the ground that the return of the Sherllt on the copy served on the defendant was not signed by the Sheriff. or aid not show the Sheriff's name signed | thereto The defendant will remain Tn l the custody of the Sheriff pending the appeal | which has been in course of construc- | ton for some weeks. Is nearing com- | pletion. When completed She lower l story will be used for stores and the upper for offices.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
New Mnyoralty Candidate.

Rix NJ. Robinson, a Republican, who Is widely known in this city, this morn ing announced his candidacy for the
 mayoralty and will make a great fight
 for the place. This makes the third
 man in the fight now, and the cam
 paign has taken on a very interesting
 phase.
 The three candidates are running on
 directly opposite platforms. 1t might be
 said Chas. II. Bliss Is the nominee Of
 the Democratic primary, and is work
 ing every day to win votes for himself;
 c. L. Shine, the opposing candidate on the Democratic ticket, believes In keep ing up the public Improvements insti- gated by the present Mayor, and has thus drawn about him a strong follow ing: Rix M Robinson is one of the pest known timber shippers of the place. | and is known all over the gulf coast. He was postmaster at this point under | the. administration of President Me Kinley, and Is regarded as one of the ! lily whites" of his party. For that reason he will command good follow ing, and all this goes to make up a very interesting race.
 The nomination of Bliss is said to | have been irregular. since the primary 1 election was not called in regular form l Shine is regarded as an antl-prlmary | man. while Robinson, being a Repub- | lican, has that to swallow. The three l cornered race, however. will be watched with no small degree of interest. All 1 the men are working with vim for the office
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED.
MT. Urmey and Miss Breitling to Wed
 at DemOp0lis.


 Demopolis, April 29.-(Special)- Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Camilla Walters Breitling to John Urmey, on Tuesday, May g, at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. E. A. Breitling. on Strawberry Street The young people are promi- nent and have many friends who will be glad to learn of their approaching marriage.
 Rev. O. S welch, of the Methodist Church, was summoned to Jefferson Wednesday night to off1ciate at the marriage of Miss Daisy Louise Jones to Louis Simmons, which event took place at the home of MT. and Mrs Conner B. Jones, the parents of the bride.
 The Episcopal Ladies Rose Show, at the City Hall yesterday afternoon and evening, was a pretty sight, and quite a success The exhibits were numer- ous and excellent, rendering decisions by the Judges difficult. The judges were Mrs. J. L. Bailey, Mrs J. L. Marx and Mrs B. L. Garber. The prize win ners were:
 Best vase white roses "Kaiserine Au- gusta." Mrs. George w. Taylor; gold shirt waist set Best vase pink roses, Her Majesty" Miss Eugenia Lyon; card tray. Best vase yellow roses, 'Marechal Neil" Miss Herbert Carter; cake plate. Best vase red roses. Meteor" Mrs. John c. Webb. half dozen bread and butter plates. Best vase shell pink roses, Southern Queen" Mrs. Herbert Carter; candle stick. Best single rose. Miss Eugenia Lyon: vase
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
WON TWO PRIZES.
Good Work of w. R. Sanford in In-
 tercOllegiate Contest.


 Opelika. April 29.-(Special.)- Walter R. Sanford, the youngest son of the late William J. Sanford and a student of the Alabama Polytechnic Institute a Auburn. not only won the medal for oratory at the Intercollegiate contest al Greensboro last week. but also the prize for composition. This is the third year in succession that young Sanford has been awarded the medal for oratory. He possesses. in a remarka- ble degree, the brilliant oratorical power of his eloquent and distinguished father and his friends predict for him a brilliant future.
 Miss Nancy Roland, a most estima- ble. Christian woman died in Phoenix on the 26th inst, after a long illness.
 Hon. J. K. Watkins. one of Opelika's most prominent young attorneys, will deliver the literary address at the com mencement in Ft. Deposit on May End, 1905.
 Judge J. B. Lyons went to Montgom- cry today on business.
 Quite a number of Opelika people of ball between the college team and the University of Georgia
 The work of dismantling and des- troying the Lafayette Railway con- tinues. No legal steps have yet been taken to stop it. All trains on the road have stopped. It will require several months to finish tearing 1t up.
 Judges J. R. Dowdell and N. D. Den son of the Supreme Court spent last night in Opelika en route to their homes in Lafayette.
 This section was visited by a good rain this evening.
 The farmers are almost through planting cotton and the rain is needed to make it grow. Corn, oats, and wheat are fine and growing rapidly. The farmers are about up with their work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
NO EXPENSE ACCOUNTS
FALSE ALARM AS TO CANDIDATES
 DUTY.
General Election Law Does Not Compel Municipal Candidates to Ten How Much Their Race
 Cost Them.

There will be na political secrets of municipal politics in Montgomery re- vealed by the filing of sworn state ment by the candidates for Mayor in the party contest which has just ended.
 The candidates do not have to fife such statements. The talk about fil- ing these sworn statements has been a false alarm. Those who are interested in local politics and who have looked forward to an examination of the ex- pense accounts of the various candi- dates are domed to disappointment. The law does not require a statement of expenses in a municipal primary. The general primary act does, how ever, require the filing of an expense account by candidates in the primary for State or county officers. The law stops short of municipal candidates.
 Therefore if any of the three candi- dates for Mayor of Montgomery in the recent primary should have any politi- cal secrets they are not compelled by law to spread them out upon the official records of the County of Montgomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
VITAL STATISTICS.
Five Whites and Seven Negroes Died
 During Week.


 The following deaths were reported to the office of the sanitary department during the week ending yesterday: April 23, Claude Sheets, age 24 years, gunshot wound
 April 24, Mrs Goldie B. Creath, age 45 years. hamilton.
 April 25, Barlow B. Johnson, age II years, convulsions, indigestion. April 2S, Mrs. Mary Conroy, age -, pulmonary tuberculosis April 29, infant of Roy Monk, age months, hamilton; body shipped to Griffin, Ga.
 April 22, Prince s. Robinson, age 20 years. pulmonary tuberculosis. April 23, Jim Jones ,age 54 years nephritis.
 April 26, A. c. Cannon, age 42 years, pulmonary tuberculosis. April 26, infant of Ida Terry, age 9 days, spasms.
 April 2. child of William Garner, age 10 months convulsions. April 27, child of Bennie Moore, age year. gastro- April 2S, Mary Rivers, age 50 years, chronic nephritis.
 Births. The following births were recorded during the past week:
 To Mir. and Mrs T. J. Higgs, girl. To MT. and Mrs. T. J. Hicks. girl. To MT. and Mrs. W. Patterson, a girl To MT. and Mrs. w. B. Carlton, girl.
 To MT. and Mrs. J. A. Davis. boy To Mir and Mrs. Gus Griffin. boy. To Mir and Mrs. J. billiard, girl. To Mir and Mrs. Ottis Bazzell, a girl
 Negroes. To Sam and Mary Harris, boy. To Edward and Mary Posey girl. To Charley and Lucine Cabby, boy. To Joseph and Lula Turner, twins, boy and girl
 To Sam and Emma Johnson, girl To Sam and Dora Crimes, boy. To Mary Cooper, a girl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

The repairs on the Methodist Church building are being pushed forward rapidly, and will doubtless be com- pleted and ready for use when the dis trict conference conVcnes on May F.
 There will be an installation service at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow. Rev. Joseph Dunglinson, pastor-elect' will be regularly installed. The com mission appointed for this purpose by the North Alabama Prosbytery is com posed of Rev. MT. Walton and Elder George Dunglinson of Talladega and Rev. MT. Flynn of Bessemer
 The frequent and warm showers are causing the gardens and crops to grow rapidlY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Tried for Counterfciting.

Louis freeman a negro, was taken before United States Commissioner Marsh this morning and given hear ing upon the charge of having made and circulated counterfeit money. He was ordered held for the Federal grand jury.
 The negro has had a varied career, and confessed to the officers the other day that he had effected his escape from a military prison in California by forging pardon papers, having been im- peIled to make his escape to prevent being identified and prosecuted for hay ing killed a woman in the Philippines some time since when he was in the army service there. The officers here have recovered dies, etc, with whlch the money was manufactured.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

up." What. in front of my own pal ace?" said his majesty, smiling. Don't care where" roared the foreigner, 'so long as 1t Is done properly" A few days later MT. Blank, distinguished citizen of Massachusetts, was due for an audience at the quirfnal The doors were thrown open and to his amaze ment and horror the American found himself face Co face with the motorist he had so lavishly abused a few days earlier. The tension was painful until the king adanced with a smile and out stretched hand, saying: Are all Ameri- cans as peppery as you. MT Blank?"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

Laurence T. Fell. a banker, doing business in New York, but residing in Orange, N. Y, is acting as chief of po- lice in the latter place. Chief Washer Is confined to his home by sickness and Mir Fell, being president of the police board, has taken charge at headquar- ters He Is standing by his post and letting his partners look after the banking business. Mir. Fell is doing his best to live up to the rules of the department. He no longer takes wine with his meals. for that would be d violation of rule 1, which provides that members of the department must not drink liquor while they are on duty and as the chief is always on duty that seems to fit his case.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Join the JOlIIers today at Electric
Nerrn Rnunh Over.

Prince Albert. a negro, arrested at I2.55 o'clock yesterday afternoon by Special Officer w. F. Payne for the lar ceny of d pistol and pair of scissors from a negro in North Montgomery, was bound over to the grand jury by Recorder A II Arlington under $500 bond yesterday afternoon. On charge of larceny of rifle. the case was dis missed.
 He was turned over to the county authorities for confinement In the coun- ty jail pending an investigation of his case by the grand jury.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Picking Up Deserters.

The county jail here is about filled up with alleged deserters from the naval ships. the officers having been urged to pick them all up and keep the seamon until officers from the ships could reach here and take them in charge.
 It is the intention of the naval men to take away from here all the sailors nossible, leaving no deserters in the city. This caution was being observed today, the bluejackets in pairs, threes and fours could be seen in the custody of officers. They would refuse their names.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
KIDD THE WINNER
Takes OratOricaI Prize in Contest at
 University.

University, April 9.-(Special)-Th junior oratorical contest took place last night in Clark Hall, and was large ly attended. The prize, $2O in money was awarded to James M. Kidd of liar persville, who spoke upon the Dangers of Our Imperial Colonial Policy. Ihls prize was established several years ago by the late Tenncnt LomaX. Following were the speakers:
 David Ingram Purser, Jr., Tuscaloosa. ''Stonewall Jackson" John William Me Leod Demopolis. The Concentration of Wealth" Washington Moody, Tusca- loosa. The Official Who Cannot Be Bribed;" Alex Bismarck Ray, Jasper, "Christanity;" James Mallory Kidd, Harpersille, Dangers of Our Imperial Colonial Policy" Aubrey Marvin Garri- son, Somerville, Robert E. Lec;" Ed ward Kirby Chambers, Eutaw. The Force of Character"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

as many other good things. Scotts- vile is a beautiful place and all who attended were loud in their praises of the treatment extended them by those in charge of the ceremonies.
 It has rained here every day for a week, and farming operations are at a standstill.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
BUILDING PERMITS.
Southern Bell Telephone Company Will
 Enlarge Building.

Building permits aggregating a pro posed expenditure of $7.9S0 were issued yesterday from the office of City En- gineer D. w. Ford.
 The Southern Bell Telephone Com pany secured a permit to spend $5,55O in erecting a two-story addition to their present telephone exchange building on Washington Street Work on the inn provement has been commenced and will be pushed rapidly to completion.
 Mrs Rebecca Barry was granted a permit to erect a two-story frame house at the corner of Clayton and Whitman Streets, costing $1,6S0
 For the erection of frame cottage, costing $500, on Heron Street, between Holt and Hanrick, Chandler & Doug lass, agents. secured a permit.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Ch,Id,s Rodv shIpped.

The body of the infant son of MT and Mrs Roy Monk, who died at an carly hour Saturday morning at the home of his parents, 20S Bihb Street was shipped at 1 o'clock yesterday at- tcrnoon to Griffin. Ga. The child was only three months old and had been sick the better part of his short life Interment will be made at Griffin, Ga No funeral services were held in Mont gomery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

King Victor Emmanuel was driving his motor ear in Rome one day and coming around a corner at rapid rate he nearly collided with an auto coming in the opposite direction. He pulled up to apologize and was greeted with storm of indignation, the owner of the other car Gan American) dressing him down in fine style and winding up
 "Scorchers like you should be strung
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Clearly Illustrated.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
 The folly of MT. Bryan's proposal ft clearly illustrated by the fact that Mex ico with precisely the currency systom he wanted, has now abolished ir In favor of the single gold standard he opposed.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30

People often ask how long a gas range will last. We confess we cam not tell exactly. It depends on the care that Is given 1t. At D. m. in the BljOu Theatre, every day of next week MT. J. l.. Wyatt, an expert cook and demonstrators, will give free in- structiOns and demonstrations on tho use and care of the gas range NOu are cordially invited to come.
 The Montgomery Light and Water
 Power Company.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
TICKETS FREE.

We will give to all cash purchasers For each dollars worth, one ticket, good for ride on tObOEgnn slide, with each 50 cents purchase one ticket good for one ride merry-gO-rOund, at Electric Park.
 Smith & WOrnum,
 Phone 6O6.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
History Department Receives Five Cap
 tured Confederate Standards.

tured Confederate standards.
 The War Department has forwarded to the Governor five more flags which were captured from the Confederate army in the years between 1861 and 1865, found since the shipment made some five weeks ago. They reached the capitol today and will be laid away in the Department of Archives and History by the director, Dr. Thos. M. Owen, until such time as they Will be opened for public reception, which is now being planned.
 The flags just in are as follows so far as they can be identified:
 Fifth Confederate cavalry, captured at Sharpsburg Sept. IT, 1S62, by the 6Ist New York volunteers and later turned over to the 61st New York by order of Secretary of War stanton.
 Third Confederate cavalry, before that the 11th battalion, Alabama cav airy
 Fifty-ninth infantry.
 Sixth cavalry.
 Thirteenth infantry.
 The Governor and Director Owen are working out a program for the recep- tion of the flags m proper way, none of them having been opened yet. It will be made the occasion of great jubilee.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
A GREAT LOSS.

Giving Away Clothes That HOlt's Dye
 Works Can RenOVate
 Few people realize how much they lose annually in giving away or selling at sacrifice clothing that HOlts Dye Works can steRm-clean nnd repair and make practically new for another sea .on adv.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
CENTREVmLE's OFFICIALS.
Citizens Meet and Select Those Who
 Will Manage Affairs.


 Centerville, April )-At the meeting of the citizens of Center vile last night. Dr. S. c. Meigs was named as Mayor and M. G. Crews, J. l.. Legal, J. T. Casey and Ed Kennedy were named as Aldermen of the town of Centerville for the next year. There will hardly be any organized opposi- tion to the ticket named.
 The reunion of the Confederate Vete- rans and Sons of the Confederate Vete- rams, held at Scottsboro on Thursday and Friday of this week, was a great success. On Thursday Col w. H. Dem son and Senator J. c. Moore of Birming- ham delivered eloquent and patriotic addresses, which were enthusiastically received by the crowd present On Fri day LieutenMnt- Governor R. M. Cum ningham and Col w. w. Brandon de- livered appropriate addresses. There was a large crowd present on each of the two days. and there was bounti- ful supply of barbecued meats. as well
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
REVIVAL SERVICES.
Meeting at Clayton Street Methodist
 Church to Continue.

The revival services at Clayton Street NJ. E. Church will continue throughout this week Preaching by Rev. C. A. Cornell at 10 a. m. and p. III. Praise services at 1;45.
 Rev. NJ. II. Holt. Presiding Elder, will preach this morning at II o'clock. Love feast at 4:30. Praise service at 7:4o. Preaching at s p. m. The public is cor diaIIy invited to all these services.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
TICKETS FREE.

We will give to all cash purchasers For each dollars worth, one ticket, good for ride on tObOggnn slide, with each 50 cents purchase one ticket good for one ride merry-gO-rOund, at Electric Park.
 Smith & WOrnum,
 Phone 0O8.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
DIOCESAN COUNCIL.
Of the Episcopal Church Meets in Am
 nistOn May 1&

Reduced rates to the diocesan coun- cil can be secured by purchasing and having full fare for a regular ticket, and taking a certificate to that effect from the ticket agent. Return tickets will be sold at 1 cent mile, plus 20 cants R. H. Cobbs,
 Secretary.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
Predicament of Lee.

Leo Lee, the sailor held for the rnur der of Walter Mann, seems to De In less trouble than it was originally thought. since it has about been es- tablished that he did not strike the blow which resulted in Mann's death.
 officers from the battleship Alabama have been investigating the details or the ragrettable occurrence for the past two days, and they have discovered that the man who dealt Mann the death blow had the word Massachusetts on his cap Should this be established to the satisfaction of the court, Lee will be A free man, as he is from the Ala bama.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-04-30
MORE FLAGS FORWARDED.

Skating at Pickett Springs morning and afternoon. Get in line.
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