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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Deaths at Brundidge.

Brundidge, March 6.-(Special)- Mrs. Martha owens died on the Rey- holds plantation near here Saturday night of consumption. She was about 30 years old and was the mother of several children. She was buried at Richland Church today.
 Mrs. Sneed, one of the oldest resi- dents of this section, was buried in the cemetery here today. Rev J. R. Peavy of the Methodist Church performed the funeral services. Mrs. Sneed came here from Georgia with her husband years before the Civf1 War and had long been one of the most devoted Christian women in Southeast Ala bama. Her husband died many years ago and she has since resided on the old homestead, some one of her several sons remaining with her. She leaves two daughters and three sons besides large number of relatives. The committee in charge of the new First Baptist Church building are busy. They have gotten up nearly the requir- ed amount and the church will be ready for occupancy by July 1st.
 The Masonic Fraternity. 1t Is said, will build A two story temple the com ing summer.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
STANFORD INQUEST.
Investigation Into Death Begins al
 HnnNlulu.

Honolulu, March 6.-The inquest into the cause of the death of Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford was begun today at the Moana Hotel where Mrs. Stanford died. The first witness examined by the coroner was Miss Bertha Berner, who had been Mrs. Stanford's secretary for the past twenty years and who came to Honolulu with her.
 Miss Berner testified that Mrs. Stan ford had left San Francisco on the advice of her physicians and her attor- ney. Miss Berner continued:
 The occasion which compelled Mrs. Stanford to seek advice on this ques- tion was the occurrence on January II when she drank mineral water at her California residence and found 1t bit ter to the taste. The water was after ward examined by a chemist who re- ported that it contained strychnine."
 Miss Berner stated that Mrs. Stan- ford seemed a little depressed when she started for Honolulu, but soon recovered her spirits and was apparent ly happy and cheerful. Miss Berner continued:
 After Mrs. Stanford retired on February 2S I was aroused from my sleeping by hearing my name called. l recognized Mrs. Stanford's voice call ing out, Bertha. I am so sick. We rushed out and found her clinging to the frame of her door. Mrs. Stanford said:
 Bertha. run for doctor. I have got no control of my body. l think am poisoned"
 T said to Mrs. Stanford, Do sit down, and then I got hot water and filled a glass and held it to her lips. She smiled and said. I cannot drink
 Her jaws were set and she turned her face to mine and I said, Now try to drink and then she drank the hot water. When Dr. Humphries came she am poisoned. Won't you bring a stom- ach pump? Then turning to me she said, Bertha, tell the doctor what hap pened, referring to the San Francisco episode on January IA.
 T explained this affair to Dr. Humphries and asked him for ipecac. He said that ipecac might affect the heart and tried to compose Mrs. Stan ford. saying to her, Don't be afraid. She said, Another spasm is coming. and then. My soul is prepared. I go to meet my dear one. Oh God. forgive me my sins The muscles became rigid. Then there came d profuse per spiration, followed by d rigor.
 Questionel by Deputy High Sheriff take the soda Miss Berner said. NC one knew of this custom so far as knew, except myself, May Hope and Nora Hopkins"
 Questioned yDeputy High Sheriff RawIins with regard to the possibil- fty of Mrs Stanford having committed suicide, Miss Berne- expressed pity for any one who could be driven to such a conclusion
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

Cruse and two other ladies. He en- tered the room they occupied anu drawing off his coat reached for his pistol and told the ladies to prepare to die. The screams of the women brought some men who were near by and Patterson ran. He was captured and lodged in jail. He denied the charge at first. but later admitted it. saying that he was merely joking.
 Cruse swore out the warrant this morning before County Solicitor $. J. Griffin, charging assault, and Pat terson was lodged in the county jail. Patterson has been in Cullman about one month and during this time has given more than one name and 1t is said that he has told of having killed a negro. He claims to have come here from Ensley. The officers here have been watching him as a suspicious character and it Is believed that he is wanted elsewhere. He is a young man about 30 years of age.
 The nine year old daughter of MT. Hent Diel a citizen of Cullman, made hero of herself in a runaway last Saturday. The girl and a younger sis ter had been lifted in the buggy and just as a lady that the girl was to drive home was about to get in the buggy the horse ran. The child had the lines and as the horse gained speed she heroically grasped the lines and kept the horse in the street She retained wonderful presence of mind and guided the fleeing horse toward the country in the open roads. She made two or three turns to avoid dangerous places and about three quarters of a mile from home she turned the horse in an old open field and headed him back toward home. On the way back to Mir Dial met them and tried to head the horse but failed to stop him. The child shouted to her father as she passed him to go back that she would carry the horse home, which she did without injury to her. self, her baby sister or the turnout. They made a run about a mile and a half and the child's present of mind created great admiration.
 MT. James Brazeal. a well known cit izen of Cullman, died at his home in North Cullman last night of abcess on the brain. A trefine operation was performed but it was too late to save the patient
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

probable successor to Mir. Wyndham oJhn Redmond. chairman of the Irish Parliamentary Party. in an interview today, said to the Associated Press:
 ''Mr. Wyndham's resignation Is an- other evidence in favor of home rule and distinct step in that direction The Government has tried its best men in Ireland. If control of that country from Downing Street were possible, some one would have succeeded in ad- 5usting affairs to the general satisfac- tion. MT. Wyndham was one of the Governments star men and did his best but finding that he could accomplish nothing towards reform of the present Irish administration, he began to fa- vor home rule. This attitude met with the disapproval of the Ulster men When taken to task in the House. Mir. wyndham made the fatal mistake oi rounding onto his pal which was unpardonable."
 MT. Redmond thought the appoint ment would go to some man like MT. Long, who being opposed to the home rule view of Sir Antony Mcdonnell, would suit the Ulster man. Mir. Red mond also said the government was very weak and expressed the belief that it would not last through the session.
 Asked at the rising of the House of Commons whether the Earl of Dudley, CLord Lieutenant of Orleans) or oth- CTS had resigned, Sir Alexander Acland- Hood amid laughter replied that ob- viously he was not aware of resig- nations when they were rendered but only when they had been accepted"
 This equivocai statement is held to imply that the g.ale of resignations Is not yet complete but that MT. Wynd- ham will be followed into retirement by the Earl of Dudley. who at the present moment Is taking a holiday in Paris whilst if Sir Antony Mcdonnell does not resign the new secratary will probably dispense with his services. The Ulster Unionists arc not likely to be satisfied with anything less than this.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
STILL SUPPORT COCKRELL.
His Appointment Does Not Change Mis-
 nOurf SuDpOPters.

oOuEt ouppOEaCESs
 Jefferson City, Mo-. March 6.-When the caucus of the Republican members of the Legislature who are supporting Thomas K. Niedringhaus, named by the original Republican caucus for United States Senator, convened to- night. Chairman Gilmore, who was ap- pointed at a previous caucus to call upon Mr. Niedringhaus and secure his views on q plan to break the legislative deadlock, reported that MT. Niedring- haus told him to Ego ahead and get forty-seven members of the Legislature agree upon compromise can- didate and then make every effort to elect that man." When the caucus be- gan there were only thirty-six mem bers present and while waiting for the necessary quorum the situation was in- formally discussed.
 As there seemed little prospect of se- curing a quorum the caucus adjourn ed without taking a vote.
 resolution was introduced to accept less than forty-seven votes to select a compromise candidate. but it was voted down as was also resolution provid- ing that the Legislators vote for the man receiving the highest number of votes at each caucus.
 Just previous to adjournment Senator Hicks asked all who believed that Niedrlnghaus could be elected to stand up Only four responded. No one re- sponded when Kerens name was sub mitted for that of Niedringhaus. Leading Democrats stated tonight that the fact that Senator Cockrell had been confirmed by the Senate as mem Der of the interstate commerce commits sion would not cause them to cease voting for him for United States Sena- tor and that no caucus would be held to select a new candidate.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
WYNDHAM RESIGNS.
Chief Secretary for Ireland Throws up
 Position.

London, March 6.-Premier Balfour announced in the House of Commons today that Mir. Wyndham, the chief secretary for Ireland had resigned. In announcing the resignation of MT. Wyndham the Premier said he had been unable any longer to withstand the appeals of MT. Windham to be allowed to resign. MT Wyndham did not believe that he would be able at the present time to support all the Iabors and anxieties of his great of flee, but his principal reason for re- signing was the fact that the recent controversy inside and outside the House had greatly impaired if not altogether destroyed the value of the work he could perform as chief sec retary for Ireland. Ulster Unionists did not disguise their joy at the suc- cess of the manouvres to oust MT. .Wynd ham. but their happiness they also as- sert will not be complete unless Sir Antony P. Mcdonnell, under secretary to the lord lieutenant of Ireland, joins his late chief in retirement
 The defection of the Irish Unionists was undoubtedly the cause of MT. Wyndham's resignation. and MT. Bal four's acceptance thereof the split in tte ministerial ranks being such as to threaten the extinction of the Govern ment's majority at any moment.
 Walter Long, President of the local Government Board, Is regarded as the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Aged Citizen Dead.
k. O. williamson. s5 Years old, Passes
 Away at Gurley

Huntsville, March 6.--(Special)-- = News has reached the city of the death of E. O. Williamson. one of the oldest citizens of Madison County, at his home in Gurley. He was S5 years old and had resided in this County all his life. He was a school trustee of Cur ley and took an active part in politics. having attended every Democratic County Convention as a delegate for many years past.
 His widow and a large humber of children survive, among whom are pr. E. o. Williamson and A. J. William son of Gurley The funeral was con ducted by the Gurley Masonic Lodge.
 The local newspapers and the public generally have begun an agitation fa- voring the passage of County law regulating the width of tires of wag- ons that pass over the public high ways. A four-inch tire would be the minimum for a two-horse wagon. if the law is passed as desired. This, it is believed. is the only way in which the total destruction of the pike system can be prevented in future. During
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
RAILROAD CHANGES.
Several Moves in Force of Southern and Northern Alabama.

Tuscumb bia, March 6.-(Special.) )-- There have been several changes in the agencies of the Southern and Northern Alabama Railways during the fer of H. B. Stafford. Travelling Freight Agent for the Memphis divis- l ion of the Southern from Sheffield 10 Little Rock. Stafford is succeeded by E. H Craig. joint agent for the Southern and North ern Alabama at Sheffield, and the agent for the Northern Alabama at Jasper succeeds Craig at Sheffield. Ad. Clem. Chief Clerk in the joint office at Shelf field Is promoted to the Jasper agency. Craig accepted the Tuscumbia agency three years ago, having been trans- ferred from Leighton, a minor agency.
 From Tuscumbia he was transferred to the joint agency at Sheffield, and now secures the position of Travelling Freight Agent three promotions with in three years.
 Local politics in Tuscumbia is be- coming warm, and with the city cleo tions just thirty days off. will be- come considerably warmer if prospects candidates for mayor, c. A. Rowland, w. F. Farley and w. P. Challen, three for city clerk, D. E. Woody, Bert
 Harrington and D. G. Burton, and competitive candidates for aldermen in | thre of the four wards. Each candi- date has his following of friends and | each is sanguine of the result. It is estimated that the total vote will not
 exceed two hundred. on account of the | small number of voters who have paid
 their poll tax, the non-payment of
 which disfranchisos them. and it is
 thought the candidates receiving a
 hundred votes will win. To this end they are all straining themselves wig | orously, which characterizes the race as exceedingly interesting.
 | Will Beavers, young man 20 years
 old, died in this city last night after a
 short illness from appendicitis. He was taken ill Tuesday evening and Fingered but four days. His home was at Paint Rock Ala, to which place his
 remains were carried for burial this morning, accompanied by his mother and brother who arrived at his bedside yesterday afternoon. The deceased
 held the position of yard clerk for the Southern and Northern railways ir Sheffield
 After an illness of several weeks Sidney G. Gipson. one of, if not the old
 est citizen of Tuscumbia. died yester
 day. The deceased was S3 years O
 age. and was one of the pioneer set
 tiers of this community. He had beer
 identified with Tuscumbia in its earli
 est history, and until his death, ant
 was vigorous and active until recently
 He was the marshal of Tuscumbia fo
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Morton and son-in-Lav.

New York, March 6.-Former vice. President Levi P. Morton has brought suit in the United States Supreme Court to set aside a contract in which ne transferred to the Morton Trust com nanv a building in Nassau Street in order that his daughter Helen, with her husband. might derive a separate income after their marriage. Mss Morton in 1901 welded the Count de Tallyran Pergord. but she obtained a divorce from him last July In France MT. Morton contends that the disso- lution of his daughters marriage has put an end to the purpose for which the trust was created by nm ana that as its sole object has been rendered nuratory. the trust should be declared null and void.
 The Count. who has become the Duke de Valencay, is named as the principal defendant to the action.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

many years and was one of a few of
 its older settlers who have rapidly
 passed into the beyond during the last
 few years. The deceased is survived by a number of sons and grand- children.
 Tuscumbias new bank. the Tuscum- bia Bank and Trust Company, organiz- ed in this city several weeks ago with Q paid-up capital of s25.000. most of which was subscribed by local business men. has perfected its organization, filed its charter, and will open its doors for business tomorrow (Monday) morn ing. Some delay has resulted in the failure to receive the furnishings and fixtures which were lost in transit from Jackson, Tenn, and located at Florence Friday. The new bank be- gins operation with favorable pros- poets, and is receiving encouragement fro mevery source. John F. Delony, for twelve years chief clerk in the of- fee of the Probate Judge of this coun- ty, is president; w. L. Stanley, of this city. vice-p president and Demit Laffoon of Rochester, Ky, cashier. John F. Delony, W. L. Stanley, D. o. Matthews and T. F. Simpson are the local direc- tors
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
NEW ADMINISTRATION.
President Handles Much of His Accu-
 nulated Work.


 Washington, March 6.--This was the first business day of the new national administration and President Roose- welt disposed of an immense amount of accumulated work. Secretary Hay had the distinction of transacting with the President the first business of the ad- lministration. MT. Roosevelt reached his private office In the executive build ing at 9:30 o'clock. He was joined inn mediately by MT. Hay. who remained with him for twenty minutes. They were considering State Departmental matters particularly relative to ap- pointments in the diplomatic service. After taken up with Secretary Loeb his personal mail the President began the reception of callers. Many Sena- tors and Representatives introduced friends and constituents who are In town for the inaugural period. Hun dreds of visitors called at the White House and despite the pressure of ex- ecutive business the President found time to receive and extend a cordial greeting to most of them.
 James R. Garfield. Commissioner of Corporations, had a brief talk with the President about some matters relating to his bureau. He was followed by Attorney General Moody who discussed with the President appointments in his  the Senate again tho appointment of ex-Senator QuarIes to the United States District Court for the Eastern District of. Wisconsin in succession to Judge Seaman, promoted.
 It was decided early by the Presi- dent to send to the Senate today not only the nomination of members Of his cabinet but in addition many other ap- pointments about which an agreement has been reached. It Is not unpre- cedented for the President to send oth- CT nominations than those of his cab met officers to the Senate on the first day of the session but it has been cus- tomary for Presidents to nominate on- ly members of their cabinets on that day. The list of nominations included therefore appointments of ambassa- dors, ministers, consuls general and consuls so far as have been decided upon. There were few surprises in the list as most of the appointments made to the principal positions heretofore have been announced, at least in semi official way.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

Swamp-Root Is not recommended foe everything. but 1t promptly cures kids ney. liver and bladder troubles. the symptoms of which are-obliged to pass your water frequently night and day. smarting or irritating in passing. brick dust or sediment in the urine. headache. backache. lame back. dizziness, poor al. gestion, sJeeplessness. nervousness heart disturbance due to bad kidney trouble, skin eruptions from bad blood neuralgia, rheumatism, diabetes. bloat. ing, irritability. wornout feeling. lack of ambition, loss of flesh, sallow corh- plexion. or Bright's disease.
 If your water when allowed to re- for twenty-four hours. forms a sedi- pearance, 1t is evidence that your kld- neys and bladder need immediate atten- tion.
 Swamp-Root is pleasant to take and is for sale at drug stores the world over in bottles of two sizes and two prices--fifty cents and one dollar. Re- member the name, Swamp-Root. Dr.. KiImer's Swamp-Root. and the address. Binghamton, N. Y.
 rove the wonderful merits of Swamp
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Viola Allen Coming.

Announcement was made yesterday that Miss Viola Allen, one of the clev- crest women on the American stage. would appear at the Montgomery Thea tre Thursday evening of next week in "A Winters Tale"
 Frank J. Wilstach, Manager of Miss Aliens company. was in Montgomery yesterday making preliminary arrange ments for her visit He Is one of the most popular theatrical men of America and he has a number of friends in Montgomery.
 Managers Hirscher of the theatre have been making efforts several weeks to secure Miss Aliens produc- tion and they are pleased with the achievement.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
HORSES TERRIBLE KICK.
Blocton Citizen May Die from the Ac-
 cident.

Centreville, March 6.-(SpecialO-A
 distressing accident occurred here on
 yesterday. 0. J. Quinn, a prominent
 citizen of Blocton, who was here at-
 tending court, was kicked by horse
 in the face and will probably die from the effects of the wound inflicted. one of his eyes was destroyed by the kick
 and he was otherwise dangerously in- iured. He has wife and four small children.
 The call of the civil docket in the Circuit Court here was completed
 Saturday afternoon. Judge Miller made
 a record for dispatching business and
 his rulings on questions of law have thus far given general satisfaction. The criminal docket will be taken up today and a number of cases are on the docket for trial. Three capital cases are set for trial this week and two for newt week. During this week work will be commenced on an artesian well on the public square of Centrveille.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
MORMONs FIRE CANNON.
Salt Lake Editor in Disrepute With
 the Church.

Salt Lake City Utah. March G. Former United States Senator Frank J. Cannon has been disfellowshiped from the Mormon Church for "unchristian- like conduct and apostacy.' This ac- ton of the church authorities, which was announced today. followed hear ing in the city of ogden before the local bishopric. with whom charges had been preferred against Elder Cannon. who Is editor of The Salt Lake Tribune.
 The charges were based on editorial utterances of The Tribune including "an address to the earthly king of the Kingdom of God"
 MT. Cannon admitted the authorship.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

China's resources of coal and iron are among the largest and most favorabIy situated in the world. The extent of he great coal fields has been put at 100000 square miles-more than seven tY times the aggregate extent of all the ocal fields of Britain. It is expected that very soon Chinese coal will be de- livered at far Eastern ports at prices with which no other coal can possibly compete, and that China, in eonse- quence of this development will be- come large exporter of irom.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
MilIlng for InvestiratIon.

New York. March 6.-M. F. EIIIott At- tornev for the Prairie oil and Gas Company of Kansas. has presented to Commissioner of Corporations Garfield at Washington the first answer of that company in regard to the Kansas-Indian Territory oil fields. The company asks of Commissioner Garfield the most full and prompt investigation possible at his hands. feeling entirely sure, as Mir. Elliott says. That when their relations tc
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
RevivaI ut Phealx iCty.

Phenix City, March s.-(Special. .)- A revival service began tonight at the Congregation Church. the pastor. Rev. c. w. Payne. being assisted by Rev. MT. Butler of Chambers County, Ala. Services will be held there every night this week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Charred Wlth MIsapprourlatieu.

Junction City. Kansas. March s.--A gen. eral court martial has been ordered to con vene at Fort Riley March Is for the. trial of Second Lieutenant Orsen Early, of ths Sth Cavalry, charged with violating the 62nd article of war. The charge comprises seven specifications. It is alleged that he misappropriated. embezzled or lost funds of the post exchange to the amount of sf ss2
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07

Columbus, Ga. March 6.-(Special. (-- The Auburn, Ala, basket ball team will play a picked basket ball team from the Columbus Young Mems Christian Association players in this city within the next two weeks.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-07
Death at Auburn,

Columbus. Ga. March 6.--(Special. )-- Philip W. Becker, aged S2~years. died Saturday night at his home in Au- burn, Ala, suddenly. He was the father of Messrs. W. M. and H. Beck CT and Miss Mamie Becker of this city. Three other children survive him.