The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-29
Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, March 2S.

More than the mere exchange or shots between a negro and the conduc- tor of the Whistler electric car last night delevoped this morning when Sheriff Powers and Deputy Charles Green arrested Jeff Mayer. the negro who was wanted for firing at Conduc- I tor Urquhart.
 Mayer was located at his home at Davis Avenue and Lafayette Street and arrested When placed under arrest he acknowledged shooting at the car and then pointed to a bed on which his wife was lying. The woman was found to be dangerously wounded in the stom- ach by pistol ball Mayer claimed that the bullet was fired from the car and that his wife was standing beside him and received the wound intended for him.
 Conductor Urquhart stated that Mayer had gotten on his car and taken q seat well up in front. He asked the negro to get back, as the separation" ordinance demanded it. The negro re- fused to move and after long barley, wot off the car, saying he would get even with him" (the conductor). The car went on to Whistler and on the return trip Mayer fired and the conduc- tor returned the fire. Urqunart stated, however. that the only person ne saw had on woman's apparel. He did nos see a man.
 Conductor Urquhart surrendered to Sheriff Powers as soon as he heard of the negro woman having peen shot, arriving in Whistler and before max ing the return trip to Mobile. fearing trouble. he borrowed a pistol
 Conductor UrQuhart was allowed bail ln the sum of $500 by Judge Jules AL ford. which was promptly furnished.
 
 Mrs. Fannie Baumblatt. relict of Aaron Baumblatt. died at her home. 36s Monroe Street, today, after an illness of several weeks.
 Deceased was born in Hechsheim. Germany. July 5. 1888, and was in her 6Tth year. She came to Mobile forty years ago and in 1879 was joined in marriage to MT. Baumblatt, whose death occurred several years since. De- ceased was most estimable Jewish woman, a member of Temple Shaarau Sho-Mayom congregation. Knights and Ladies of Honor ana Hebrew Ladies' Benevolent Association. She is sur vived by three daughters. Mrs. Sol Rosen of Mobile, Mrs. Bertha Haas of Weatherford and daughter in New Orleans, a stepson, MT. Nose Baum blatt of San Antonio, Tex, and thirteen grandchildren. She was the aunt of Phil Cosminsky of this city and Mes danes Max Rosen, Sam Crohn and A. Levy of Memphis, Tenn.
 On Saturday next the quarantine regulations for Alabama, Louisiana and Texas against all tropical countries and ports coming under the suspected list, will go into effect. Quarantine officials, have those who have already gone to their stations, are preparing to leave from this port. The rules will be rigidly enforced.
 Rev. Claude E. Hill, pastor Of the First Christian Church, this city. today announced that William J. Bryan has promised. if possible. to come to Mo bile next month to deliver lecture for the benefit of the building fund for the church now in course of erection by that sect.
 Max Hamburger. Jr., president of the Commercial Club. today received the Following telegram. which is self-ex planatory:
 White House,
 washington, March 2S.
 The President very much regrets that 1t will be impossible for him to visit Alabama this year.
 William Loeb, Secretary"
 Robert Barry. young white man, was arrested today by Policeman Mc- Carron and Reed at the instance of Dr. '. R. Longwell. visitor to the city. Longwell claimed to have been robbed pf $s5 and baggage check and that Barry was the guilty man. Barry stated at headquarters that another man did the touch" act, but refused to say who it was.
 handsome drinking fountain is be- ing erected on the east side of Bien- vile Square by the city of Mobile un- der the supervision of C. w. Soost, Su- perintendent of the City Waterworks. Mrs. Carolina BaIardo, a native of New Orleans. and a longtime resident of Mobile. died at her home late last night. hSe is survived by two sons and one daughter.
 Judge Price Williams, Jr., who has been quite Ill at his home, is convalesc- Ing.
 The Bigbee River steamboat. E. l.. Tally was consumed by fire this after boon about 5:S0 opposite Chicksa- hogue. She had been out of commission Tor some time, but in her prime she Ras the pride of the Bigbee River
 Mobile Society News.
 Very little is going on these days to Histurb the Lenten quiet. and the few small affairs that take place are promptly labeled '1nformaI-new spa pers please keep hands off" Accord ! hgiy the society columns of the daily es Nepers now look as if they had passed through series of Russian censors be- lore N4npearlng.
 The talk is now of the things here Bfter--that is to say, after Easter. The karious plilanthropic organizations of he city are preparing for the usual gpring entertainments. and among oth- ITS the proposed Living Whist to be siven at the Mobile Theatre May 4th lomes in for full share of comment md interest. It Is rumored that the tour queens in the human deck of lards will be impersonated by four tueens of carnival fame, and the kings by the last four carnival kings. u in royal apparel If this plan IS