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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
AN EFFORT TO ESCAPE.
Attempt of Tuskegee Prisoners Discov-
 cred in Time.

Tuskegee, July 5.-(Special)-At 10:30 o'clock this morning the officers of the town were called to report at the county jail near Court Square at once. Upon an investigation, a large hole extending through the brick wall was found, but all the prisoners were still safely lodged The alarm as to the jail was given by a negro who had been arrested for gambling. ....
 The Knights of Pythias, Lodgo No, 107, held their twenty eighth annual installment of officers here last night. The ceremonies were very impressive. the oath of office being administered to the following:
 w. H. Crawford, Chancellor Comman- der; Dr. w. c. Rush. Prelatc: A. T. Dam ner. Master of Work; c. L. Norrell. Keeper of Records and Seal: R. M. Boyd, Master Of Finance; T. w. Fort. Master of Exchequer; W. E. Huddles- ton, Master at Arms: A. H. Howard, Inner Guard; w. c. Danniel, outer guard. The lodge here Is In a most prosperous condition, and its door IS always ready to open wide and admit any of the visiting brothers who wish to see prosperous lodge. The Knights of Pythias hold their regular memorial exercises Sunday afternoon at o'clock. in their lodge hall.
 News reached here late yesterday af- ternoon that negro baby. in attempt ing to eat barbecued meat at a negro picnic, five miles from here, was choked to death before help could be had.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
FOURTH AT BREWToN.
White People and Negroes Enjoy the
 National Holiday.

BreWton, July Special )-The Fourth passed off very quietly In Brew ton. All the stores and business houses closed at an early hour, the mills were all shut down for the day and the town had the appearance of Sunday large crowd from town attended the various picnics al different points and all report most enjoyable time In the afternoon there was base ball game between the untury, Fla, and Brewton teams which was well at- tended by those who enjoy the nation al game. The score was nine to six in favor of the Brewton boys. It was a good game. and a light shower of rain just before the game was called cooled of the atmosphere, making it very pleasant at the park. No disturbance of any kind to mar the pleasures of the day has been reported. The negro population indulged in a union picnic on Pleasant Hill.
 MT. and Mrs. T. W. Curry celebrated their crystal wedding anniversary Monday night which was largely at- tended by their numerous friends. Weir's orchestra. of Pensacola, fur nished music for the occasion and the presents were numerous, useful and pretty Among those present from a distance were John McDufy, Jr., and sister, Miss Bessie. from River Ridge. Alabama.
 Miss Downing rendered a reception last night to her frineds, Miss Moseiine Hill. of Mobile. and Miss Kate Mur- phree. of Troy. A large number of young people were present to enjoy
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
MIR. HUGHEs's LECTURE.
Talks of Child Development to Univer-
 atty Summer School.

University, July 5.-(Special. )-This morning at 10:30 o'clock. MT. Hughes delivered his second lecture before the Summer School on the subject of child development and training. the central thought of which was that the child must have perfect liberty in develop ment, but the liberty must be under the law. It Is the teachers duty to guide him under the laws of human lie and not to throttle his creative powers by always telling him what he must not do.
 There are three elements apparent in the child, which are frequently lost before he reaches maturity he said. These are, a love to do things. love to do things he himself has planned, and a love to do things in cooperation with others. The child loves to play because he does what he himself has planned; he dislikes work simply be- cause some one else has done the plan- ming for him. The child must not be robbed of these three central elements in the growth of the race: they must be encouraged in doing and in doing what they themselves have thought out.
 Doing" he said. results in hve things: more power to do. more ten dency to do. more joy in doing. more faith. and, greatest of all. revelation of what one may achieve.
 It Is needless to attempt to speak or the elequonce of Mr. Hughess talks for the large crowds that greet him al each lecture give evidence of their worth to the teachers and people in general. Though all of his talks have been along educational lires each one might be construed as a powerful exposition or the gospel of work.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
FAyORS WILLIAMS.
Mr. Bowie Thinks He VIII Be Minority
 Leader Again.


 Washington July 5.-(Special )-V Hearing of the outside talk that Hon. John Sharp Williams would have oppo- sition at the next session as minority leader of the House. Representative Bowie of Alabama said this morning: T did not suppose there could be any doubt about it. John Sharp Williams of Mississippi has made the strongest leader or this party since the Civil War; in my estimation. and l think he VIII be chosen to succeed himself In that office by q practically unanimous vote of the minority in the next House. I have heard no other man mentioned and iu is as good as settled that Mrs williams will continue at the helm.
 Any prospects of the Democracy gec~ ting back in power?" MT. Bowie was, asked.
 There is always a chance for change in q country of free men. MN belief is that the issue of tariff reform is going to become so heavy in th6 near future that the voters are going to turn to the only party that is fully committed to the principle. The peo-l pie are intelligent enough to know that. the Republicans are not going to amord any genuine relief. The cause of pro~i lection is too sacred from the Republic can point of view to admit reductions in the existing schedules and the Dem-, ocratlc Patty, fighting on these iness will win a victory in the next Congress sional elecion.n
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
KILLED BY CARS.
Frank Dodson, Negro, Meets Death
 in AnnistOn.

Anniston, July 5.-(Special.)- )-Frank Dodson, a negro who assists the host lers of the Southern Railroad in the local yards. was run over and Killed yesterday afternoon at the Eleventh Street crossing by cars kicked by a Louisville and Nashville switch engine. Dodson with some other men. was sit- ting on the track behind a car engaged in eating a piece of watermelon when Louisville and Nashville switch en- zine kicked the string of ears. The car next to Dodson moved about four feet, but that was enough to cause the car to pass over his body at one hip and across his shin of the other leg. The car stopped while upon him and 1t was necessary to use hOisting jack to raise the car In order to move his body.
 J. T. DeArman died at his homo in this city Monday morning at 6 o'clock Mir DeArman had been sick for some time and aboIt q week ago he began to grov. -,rrse and Monday morning dcutn relieved his sufferings.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
HARRINGTON DROWNED
ONLY EVENT TO MAR THE FOURTH
 IN PENSACOLA.
New shippiDg Service for FIorida Port InauGurated-BOatl0 of Ar. tillerymen Have Very
 Narrow Eacape.

Pensacola, Fla, July 5.-(Special.)- There was but a single event to mar the happiness derived from a grand celebration of the Fourth of July in this place. This occurred late in the afternoon and resulted in the drowning of a young man whose name was I. Harrington, and who had a wide &C., quaintarce.
 Young Harrington, following his own desires. left his home in the forenoon of yesterday and threw a net over his shoulder for a day with the fishes. He went out to a point on the Escam- bia River near what Is known as Ferry Pass. where there are huge rafts of timber moored waiting for ship ment. Harrington arranged his net and pitched it into the water when 1t was thought that he had caught sight of some fish. In throwing the net the cast was not a good one. and 1t en- meshed him from head to foot, pulling him rather suddenly from the raft into the water. Enmcshed as he was, he could not extricate either his hands or his feet, and he drowned. This is the explanation which has been made by Coroner Landrum, who was called out immediately upon the discovery of the body and who readily reached this de- termination.
 Herrington's fall was witnessed by no one. He had been seen in the To- cality earlier in the day by persons who had been acquainted with him and who had accorded him the privilege of going on the raft. When his body was found wrapped in the net. 1t was read fly divined that his own act had been the cause of his death. The men who found the body at once called for a physician, but life was extinct and ar- engagements for the interment of the body were made at once.
 The death of the young man was de- plored by his large number of friends. He was the main support of his fath- CTS family. the father being confined to his bed. He was an industrious young man and held the esteem of all who knew him.
 Outside of this accident. the Fourth of July was pleasantly observed in this city. The business of the town was practically suspended in the afternoon and business man and clerk alike en- loved the many outings which had been advertised. The largest number however. attended the exercises at the opening of the new Bayview Park. where fine list of sports was pulled off and a display of fireworks was held in the evening.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Will PInc. Passenger Agent.

Tn all probability Fred Geisler, trav- cling passenger agent of the Seahoard Air Line Railroad, now located in At- lanta, will be located Tn Birtning ham. Jack w. Johnson. the district passen- ger agent, has requested that trav- cling passenger agent be located here and MT. Geisler may be named. w. E. Christian, the 'sistant general passenger agent of the system, will spend Il day or two here this week and this matter may be definitely de- cided then. Considerable attention is to be given the Birmingham district. the importance Of this section being apparent.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
PROGRAM IS PREPARED
BIRMINGHAM GETTING READY TO
 ENTERTAIN PRESIDENT.
Exercisex VIII De Held in Public Park So That Everybody May be Pres- ent-Elks Endorse Editor
 Robert W. Brown.

Birmingham, July 6.-(Special)--At a meeting of citizens appointed py tue President of the Birmingham Commer- cial Club to arrange and carry out the entertainment to the President Of the United States on his visit to Hirmlns- ham October 23. held this morning, 1t was decided that the reception would be held in a public park within a mile of the union depot and that 1t would be a public park so that all the citi- zens could see and hear the chief ex- ncutive without any charge of admis- sion.
 It was thought that an effort would he made to get the President to go to the State fair to be held In Birming- ham in October, a letter having been received from Secretary Loeb acduiesc- ing to the plans of an address at the fair grounds but the unanimous opin- ion of the citizens today was that the address should be held in public park Subcommittee were named to make arrangements for the reception. arrange the program. get up the pa rade, name reception committees, is- sue invitations, arrange for excursions and other things Tn connection with the big event.
 It Is proposed to have a regiment or State troops turn out while all the children of tho public schools will march in the procession and sing at the park probably. Excursions will be run to Birmingham from all points in the district on this occasion. prop osition has been made to have the re- ception at the baseball park. the Pres ident's train to be run right to the park and then he would have but a. short distance to go to the speaking stand While nothing definite has been done as yet 1t is believed that 35,ooO people at least will be gathered here on the day of the Presidents vis-
 IL. The visit of the President to Bir- min gham, according to the first sched- ule is two hours and thirty minutes.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
PATTERSON sLAYs DAVIS.
Tragedy on RobertsOp's Island, In Ten.
 nessee River.

nessee River.
 Athens, July 6.-(Special )-Tne county comes forward with another killing, making the second in the coun- ty within the past two or three weeks. On Robertson's Island iE the Tennessee river last Sunday man nansd Patter- son shot and instaptly killed 8 man named Davis. This island in remote from the county site and the news was delayed in reaching here.
 The trouble seems to have grown out of a whipping said to nave been
 administered to Patterssn ny Davis and a man named Robinson. They, 1t is said. held him aud whipped him with withes, and turned him loose. He
 went of and armed himself. He re-
 turned to the home of Davis and called for him and Mrs. Davis informed him that her husband was down on the island. He left with the information
 that where be found him she could come and get him. He had hardly
 he met Davis and at once fired on him.
 killing him instantly. He made no
 effort to escape and has not been ar-
 rested. There is some question as to
 which county he Is liable, as Line
 stone and Lawrence have both claimed this land for years, and first one and
 then the other get the taxes. The is- | lauu nus lonk peeh she hVihe VI uie |turbance, and for years 1t was charged
 that many things dark and shady were
 done there.
 | The recent term of the circuit court was an eye opener to the whiskey sell CTS of this county who have been sell 1 ing whiskey for some time without li- cense. At the recent term of the cir cult court one white man was convict
 ed of selling whiskey on the testimony of one little negro when he had three white men testifying for him, and he was fined fifty dollars and given a month in jail. Another white man is now serving time in jail on the charge of selling whiskey. The county is in- tested with blind tigers. and Judge Speake is sounding a warning note and says they must go out of business.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Indu,tr,e, Seeking Location.

w. J. Cameron. chairman of com mittee on mining and manufactures for the Commercial Club. has several inquiries about sites for locating in dustries.
 one company asks for location for flint bottle factory.
 Another inquiry is from a stove foundry company who are now located in Pennsylvania. and are now consid- ering d move to this section and wants about ten acres to build their plant on. They operate about 40O men.
 The third inquiry Is about location for q site for the manufacture of pat ent iron fire doors and shutters and other appliances connected herewith.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Another Furnace Lighted.

No 1 furnace of the Tennessee Coal, Iron & Railroad Companys Bessemer plant was lighted this morning and before the end of the week will be making iron. No. 2 furnace will be started in the next day or two, making s five furnaces at Bessemer in operation.
 The demand for pig iroE Is still very quiet but the inquiry indicates that there will be need for the product. Tho importation oI foreign laborers to the district is rapidly filling up the lack of hands, the foreigners taking the places of the negroes. who are drifting else where or taking up work in the coal mines in which union miners former ly worked.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Mrs. $. A. Haney Dies.

Mrs. $. A. Haney died last night at 11:45 o'clock from paralysis after hev- eral days illness at the residence of her son-in law, Joseph Fccbles. she leaves a daughter, Mrs. J. Q. Peehles. and two grand children, Emory and Orren. Mrs. IIaney reached the ripe old age of sixty-eight years yet her demise will be greatly regretted by d largo circle of friends, by whom she was greatly beloved and respected. She was a good Christian woman, mem Der of tine Methodist church. The fu- neral will take place tomorrow morn ing, July {. s.t $50 o'clock, from her residence, No. 730 North Seventeenth street, interment at Elmwood ceme- tery
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Fined for PeddIinx.

1. N. richardson. an aged white man. mas bad opinion of this town. This morning, upon 1t being proven that he had onered goods for sale in violation .! the license ordinances, he was fined v.oo ana costs this to be suspended upon condition that he got out of town II ne Intended to pursue the business m case he remains here and tried to carry on the business he is to be made to pay the fine.
 MT. Richardson was the agent for a inc Of female wearing apparel, and claims to have been unjustly treated on account of the fact that he sold by sample and that deliveries were made oy agents. He was an old Confederate soldier and was very much depressed over the fact of his having been locked In city jail cell for some time.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Charged With Murder.

After an absence of over three years, eluding the officers of Jefferson coun- ty, Albert Lacey, negro, charged with the murder of Harris Russell. is safe ly lodged behind the bars of the coun- ty jail The negro was arrested in Memphis and Deputy Sheriff John Burgin returned from the Tennessee city with the accused in custody this morning Lacey was indicted by the grand jury in January, 1902. He was at liberty since the alleged murder un- til his present arrest.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Had Narrow Escape.

A boatload of artilleryman from Fort Barrancas came up to the city yester- day to enjoy the Independence Day ex- ercises. Upon the return to the army post, squall suddenly struck the sail boat that was being used and In a mo- ment nine men were struggling in the water with chances of salvation very much against them.
 merchant ship was lying nearby. and as soon as the crew of the latter saw the predicament of the soldiers a boat was launched and the entire bunch saved. Some of the soldiers were free to confess that they were about losing courage until the arrival of the merchant ships boat.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06

the hospitality of the young hostess
 Matthew Wilson. IT,, and Miss Lula Philpot, two young people from the Appleton settlement. were married at the court house Monday afternoon. Rev. M. l.. Lisle oficiating.
 Judge John Purifoy. of Montgomery. who has been in Brewton the past six weeks balancing up and investiEat- inx the condition of the backs os the various county oficers. has completed his labors and returned to his hams. He will make bis report to Judge Rich ardson, after which 1t will be made public. The books wore balanced up from 1898 to lure 1. 1905, and his re- port Is said to be . voluminous doc ument.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Funeral of Mrs. !. H. Fo.t.r.

Tuscaloosa, July 5.-(Special )-The remains of Mrs. Joshua H. Foster were laid to rest this morning at Greenwood cemetery. The services were held at the Foster homestead on Crescent City Avenue at o'clock. The services were conducted by Rev. L. O. Dawson.
 The following were the pall-bearers: W. F, Fitts. Col T. C. McCorvey Henry A. Jones. T. w. Palmer, W. A. Collier, F. S. Moody. Robinson Browne and pr. J. T. Searcy.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06

car and a trip will be made over the entire line every threo months. stop ping for good little period at each terminal. The instruction to be given out from this car will be of great ad- vantage in the operation of trains, keeping up road bed. air brakes and other labor connected with railroad ing. Competent men are the instruc- tors and certain averages will be rec quired of the employees.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Raking in the Dogs.

Dog catchers in the city hauled over dozen unfortunate canines to the police station this morning, being the hrst days work. Some of the animals brought in today were fine ones and unless the owners come forward and pay the necessary price of d tag and the fee for the dog catcher, there win be wholesale murdering ot CUTS under the direction of the chief of police within 0 few days
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Mile. Goes to YnIe

J. Edward Miles, professor of ln- struction at the Birmingham Athletic Club has gone to Yale, where he will take a post season outdoor athletic course from Trainer Murphy of the big University. He will also arrange specialties for the October meeting to be held by Southern Athletic Clubs and Y. M. c. As in Birmingham.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
New Shipping Service.

The pig British steamship Inchmaree, which is at the docks of the I.ouisville and Nashville Railroad today, Is talk ing cargo for Plymouth, England. this to ethe first of possibly a series or shiploads which will be sent out from this port in the future. The steamer Is large one and will, If room IS left after the Plymouth cargo IS gstored. load a small lot of miscel- laneous stuff for Dunkirk.
 In addition to the sailinvs u,h;oh have been carried on for years. the company has lately inaugurated a reg ular line to Japan. and a steamer will arrive shortly to take a cargo of phos- phates for that country. The port of oestlnation is Kobe. and the service. IL IS understood. will be every two nuns. This will be a great incentive to regular shipping from this nort
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
New Gas Holder.

A building permit was issued today to the Birmingham Railway. Light and Powe1 Co gpany to erect new gas holder. to cost s52.O00. The new hold CT will be able to handle a larger and better quantity of gas than now pro- duced, The plant will be up within sixty days.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Sent in inc Asxlum.

Louis Darby, young white man, has been ordered committed to the State Insane asylum nt Tuscaloosa by an order issued by Probate Judge &. E. Greene. The unfortunate man was examined by pr c. A. Abernathy, who pronounced him insane, and recom- mended that Darby he placed In the asylum named ,.s~...: :----. ;. .~
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Mrs MoIIie q. RayIess Dead.

Mrs. Molli, c. Bayless died at 6:15 o'clock this morning al the St. Vincent hospital in her fifty-secnnd year. The remains were taken to her late home. No. 25O9 sixth Avenue this motn- ing Funeral services will be held al the residence tomorrow after noon at o'clock. interment in the Woodlawn cemetery.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Harvard Students Arrive.

A number of Harvard students ar rived in Birmingham this afternoon. They will spend the balance of the week looking through the mines and mills of the Birmingham district. The Sloss- Sheffield Steel and Iron Com pany will lend a private car to the party to take in the various mines and furnaces.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Bathing fin the Bay.

In the Recorders Court this morn- Ing there was an amusing case. Five negro men were up for bathing in the bay In nude condition, and each of them was fined fer this indiscreet act The negroes had treated their arrest with some humor until the recorder gave his decision in the matter, and then the smile which had adorned their faces disappeared very suddenly.
 The testimony showed that police- man had discovered the negroes in the water and had taken station on the dock to wait until they emerged from the water. The clothing of the negroes was guared by the officer until the black batners came ashore
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
B,rminxhum Elk. for Brown.

Birmingham Lodge No. 79, Benevo- lent Protective Order of Elks, has en- dorsed Robert W. Brown, managing g editor of The Louisville (ky.) Times. Tor Grand Exalted Ruler. and the dele gates from this city will vote for Den- yer, Col. to have the next meeting of the grand lodge.
 The Birmingham delegation. with Elks from other cities throughout the State, will leave here on a special train Sunday morning for Buffalo. The Bessemer Elks will go via the Sea- board Air Line Saturday morning, stopping of at Baltimore. where the Elks of that city will entertain them for a day.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Miners Contribute.

The district board of the United Mine Workers of America, district No. 20. today contributed s20 towards the fund being raised for the families of the firemen who lost their lives at the fire Monday morning on Morris Ave- uue.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-07-06
Instruction Car.

The Queen and Crescent route, which includes the Alabama Great Southern Railroad, Is conducting an instruction