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Gainesville daily sun. (Gainesville, Fla.) 190?-1938, 1905-07-13
NELSON WAS IN TROUBLE.
Was Cut and Shot, His Horse Injured,
and He Was Left for Dead.

and He Mas Left for Dead.
A. u, Nelson, a colored man OF
Campville, got mixed up with some
trouble on the Fourth Of July which
resulted seriously for him, as he is
"cut up a site to see," az the Georgia
Cracker expressed il In writing to q
railroad company regarding COW one
OF their locomotives had put out OF
business.
Nelson states that two colored men
by the name OF Starke fell out with
him about a COW on the 4th inst, and
both jumped on him aud cut him se-
verely, afterwNrd shooting him aud
leaving him in the road for dead. Tie
was riding 4 horse, and the animal was
also injured,
The men were arrested, and were
placed under bond for their appear
suce before Justice ;Ames Dyess next
"Wednesday.
Nelson has employed Judge J, 4.
Carlisle tu defend him.
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Dec. ,, 1901 About two years ago
WAS laid up for four months with rheu.
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The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
Jones. on advice by his counsel. did

not take the stand
 City Attorney Mcintyre agreed with the defendants attorney that Jones should be tried under the old Section of 1132, of the city code, and not un- der the section as recently amended by the Council. His reason was that the arrest was made Sunday while the amendment did not become effective until 1t was published Monday after noon.
 The case was submitted without ar gument on the part of the city att torney. Counsel for Jones. however, spoke briefly saying that. in order for to show that the defendant made q sale or that he had his store open for the purpose of doing business. The he thought Jones was entitled to be discharged.
 The recorder held that Jones was guilty under the section of the city code and carrodingly imposed the fine.
 The attorney for Jones at first an- nounced that an appeal would be talk en to the city court. but the appeal was later abandoned and the fine paid. The defendant said that he deemed this course most advisable because he could not afford to lose the time from his business which would be required In the trial of the case in the higher court.
 The case against Frank Goolsby, the bartender employed at the saloon of Jim Smith, on Dexter avenue, was con- tinued until December [. Goolsby Is
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
MATINEE TODAY AT HlJOU. Prices only 10, 20, 30 cents.
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.
Distinguished Party Will Confer With
 MOntRomerinns Friday Afternoon.


 number of distinguished Sunday School Workers of every section of the country will confer with the Executive Committee of the Alabama Sunday School Association in the First Pres byterian Church tomorrow afternoon at 3:30 o'clock.
 The party is composed of w N Hartshorn of Boston, chairman of the International Committees; Marion Law renee of Toledo. General Secretary of the International Associations; George w. Watts, of Durham. N. C.; N. B. Broughton of Raleigh. N. C.; John R. Pepper of Memphis. and Dr. George W. Bailey of Philadelphia.
 The members of the party will dis cuss with the Executive Committee of the State the condition of the work in Alabama and they will also discuss the plans for the development of the work throughout North America.
 An informal reception will be held at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night.
 The members of the Executive Com mittee are: G. c, Miles. Chairman; Michael Cody. John B. Fuller. John w. Durr, Jr., William F.. Holloway, R. O. Blakey. Adolph Roemer, w. W. Pear son, s. B. Sightler and A. W. LeBron of Montgomery, and W. D. billiard. Matthews: T. H. Johnston. BirminR ham: R. w.. Cecil, Birmingham, B B Conner. Birmingham: J. B Wadsworth, Birmingham: F c. Anderson. Annis- ton: J. T. Gardner Anniston L. H :. Carre, Anniston; J. s. Carroll Troy; Fl Marbury, Marbury; c. Frank War ner. Selma.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
FINED FOR SIDE DOOR
NJ. H. JONES HAT IT OPEN ON SUM
 DAY HENCE THE TROUBLE.
Echoes ef Slamming the "Lid" Down on Sunday Heard Yesterday in Re- cOrder's Court Where One
 Man Was Fined,

M H. Jones. a white man, who con ducts saloon and grocery store. cor ner of North Bainbridge and River streets. was yesterday fined $25 and costs by Recorder Baber for having a side door of his establishment open on Sunday night
 Jones was among the four white men arrested Sunday charged with vio- lating the Sunday laws of the city or Section 1132. of the city code as amended by the City Council Friday night. He was arrested by Patrolman Swearingen and Sizemore at o'clock Sunday night.
 When the case was called in the re- corder's court yesterday afternoon, more than ordinary interest was mani fested by those in attendance.
 Jones was represented by counsel and City Attorney c. P. Mcintyre was prosecuting the defendant at the writ ten request of Mayor Teague.
 Patrolman Swearingen. the only wi'- ness on the stand. testified that the side door was open and that he saw negroes go in and out of the door.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
FELL TO HIS DEATH
NEGRO WORKMAN DIVES TO nor-
 TOM OF e0-FOOT WELL.
Colfax kfIlinGsworth, Faithful Ne~ro Workman, Crushed to Instant Death by the Terrible Fall Il
 at Power House.

Colfax Killingsworth, a negro em- | ployed as night fireman at the plant of the Citizens Light and Power Company, the plant in North Montgomery at 4:30 o'clock yesterday afternoon. His body | was horribly mangled and the remains lishment of H. A. Loveless at 2i1 North Perry Street Coroner w. H. Tice was immediately notified and announced that he would hold an investigation at the Loveless undertaking shop at 10 o'clock this morning.
 Killingsworth met his death in an
 odd manner. Although he was em-
 pioyed regularly as night fireman
 working at different times in helpins
 Chief Engineer J. M. Chumley on the
 completion of a well thirteen feet in
 diameter and sixty feet deep. which
 is to be used for securing a supply of
 water for condeasing purposes.
 The well was practically completed g
 month ago but 1t was found that 1t did
 not afford a sufficient supply of water.
 the river to the base of the we'll and
 connect up the river and the we'll with
 ten-inch cast iron pipe. The build
 morning but when the suction pump
 was placed in operation it was found that there was a leak in the tunnel Chumiey.. assisted by Killingsworth. at once took steps to find the leak and remedy the defect. But water had in the meantime accumulated at the base 1t was necessary to pump out this water. Accordingly arrang sments were made to run a steam jet from the engine house. close by. to the foot of the we'll In order to do this, two-inch pipe was run from the engine house to the edge of the coping of the we'll. At s3o o'clock the negro secured an ad- ditional section of pipe and fastened 1t iDSpCurelV to the nine which had al- ready been laid. This section of pipe extended horizontally over the we'll.
 At 4:30 Killingsworth, who had pos sibly been down in the well hundred bottom again to complete the jet ar He was in the act of stepping down to catch hold of the iron ladder leading to the bottom. when he of piping. His weight tore the pipe from its joint, and second later Kil- lingsworth dashed headforemost to the bottom: At the critical moment he never had time to catch hold of the 1 iron ladder or the coping of the we'll. | Had he been able to do either he could | have saved his life.
 Chief Engineer Chumley was in the | we'll when the accident occurred and 1t took but a few minutes for him, aided by several negroes. to bring the f ifeless body to the surface.
 iabie negro. He ~ was a diliFent M a work sr and the officers of the light com oany placed great deal of confidence n him. The officers deeply regret that one of their employees should have met ieath in such a way.
 KillinEsworth was about 35 years old. He leaves wife who lives in Montgom- cry and brother in Greenyille. The r. H. Mabson. s04 South Court Street.
 The arrangements for the funeral had not been made at late hour last night. |
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
WARRANTS SWORN OUT
HOUSE GIRL sHARGED WITH BEING
 A FIRE BUG.
Stella williams, IA Year old Negress, Is Held at Police Headquar- ters Without Bail
 for Arson.

Warrants, charging arson and grand larceny. were yesterday sworn out by Mrs. C.. c. Coleman against Stella Will Hams, the 14-year-old negro housemaid arrested by the police late Tuesday af ternoon on suspicion of having attempt ed to set fire to the residence of Mrs. Coleman at 302 South Perry Street. The housegirl will be arraigned for a hear ing before Recorder Baber this after noon. She Is being held without bond at police headquarters.
 At 5:12 o'clock Tuesday afternoon a fire of ince 1diary origin was discovered under the kitchen of the Coleman res idence. The Fire Department was call ed in time to avert serious damage. It was found that wood had been stacked up together with rubbish and saturat ted with kerosene oil. From the moment of the discovery there was strong sus- picior against the girl on account of the peculiar circumstances leading up to the fire. Had the blaze been discov- cred a few minutes later it is believed the residence might have been destroy ed by fire, and had the fire broken out during the night. the lives of those who live in the residence would have been in great danger. Hence the activity of the police.
 The housegirl mad been employed by Mrs. Coleman about ten days previous to the fire It was suspected that she had stolen $6 and a number of articles from the house and detective of the police department was called in Tues day morning. He examined the girl minutely and informed her that she would have to make some explanations of the lost articles. The detective left the house and a few minutes later the girl, seemingly angered, also disappear ed She returned late in the afternoon and is said, by the cook employed there, to have carried in her hand a can of Kerosene oil, an article which is not used in the Coleman residence. The girl was in second story room when the fire was discovered. Mrs. Coleman informed the police and Stella Williams was arrested.
 Mrs. Coleman. having all reason to believe that the girl intended out of malice to set fire to the residence, yes- terday morning swore out the war rants.
 Under the law arson Is a capital crime and can be punishable by death
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
$2,658,540.37

and who find at the Soldiers Home what they could find nowhere else-a place to lay their heads and sustenance for the balance of their days.
 Captain Falkner Is devising ways and means to provide for the pleasure and entertainment of the inmates of the Home. and in a few days Is going to carry into execution plan for filling the reading room with all kinds of books. The plan has only to be re- vealed to be successful this will be done in good time and then there is no question that all the books needed will be forthcoming. Since Captain Talk ner is at the helm again the deficit has been provided for and bridged over. and when the Legislature meets all this will be provided for and more too.
 The day was pleasantly spent look ing about the home. talking to the old veterans. and enjoying a bounteous dinner under the three which made all glad that they came. Each succeeding visit is more pleasant than the last. and all who have not done so should be sure and visit the Home and see for themselves the great work being done there.
 In the afternoon all gathered in tho front veranda of the Memorial Hall and listened to the music of the pho- nograph. from old veterans and from the drums and fife Before separating Dr. Patterson expressed the sentiment of every one present in declaring that Captain Falkner had given his life and time and means in establishing a great and noble institution that would do honor to his name and gain for him the honor and love of coming generations as he has of the present. It was a happy day and one only has to visit the Home to be impressed with its worthiness and make 1t plain that the people must provide for and take care of 1t.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
COMPANY WAS DELAYED.
Train Wreck Caused POstpOnement of Lyceum Entertainment.

On account of the wreck on the At lantic Coast Line Railroad at Ozark last night, the Edwin R. Weeks Com pany, which was to have presented the second entertainment of the Montgom- cry LyceIm Course at the Montgomery Theatre, was delayed in reaching the city.
 Being on the east side of the point where an engine jumped the track. the company was cut of fro mMontgomery and MT. Weeks did not reach the city until 10 o'clock.
 Mir Weeks went at once to the Mont gomery Theatre, but the audience had already been dismissed. because 1t was not known earlier in the night at what hour the company would arrive. The entertainment was therefore called off but those in charge of the Lyceum Course announced that they would pos sibiy secure the Edwin R. Weeks Com pany for an entertainment at subse- quent date. In case this cannot be done another attraction will be secured to take the place of the one which was to have beel presented last night
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
TANGLE WAS STRENGTHENED.
Examiner Wilkinson UnraveIs Muddled
 Condition of Clarke County Hn0kn.

Condition of Clarke County Books.
 Due to an error of sl1,000 in assess ments the books of the Assessor and Collector of Clarke County have been mixed up. Examiner Wilkinson, in re- ports made to the Governor. undid the tangle. placed the blame and brought the State into possession of the money that should have been originally paid in.
 The errors in assessment were origi- nally made by ex-Tax Collector D. A. Currie. They embraced a total of sil,- 900, one of the items escaping assess ment being property valued kit Sf0,o00 and the other an item of property worth 1000. The assessments were left off the abstract book sent the Au- dltor by the Judge Of Probate, but they were covered by amendments in the Collector and finally collected by him. in taxes was charged to Tax Collector W. NJ. Mobley, the total being $71.50. He has announced his intention of sending in the amount.
 The books of Circuit Clerk J. W. Cunningham were pronounced correct, the statement being made in the re- port that Mir. Cunningham sent into the State Treasury the sum of $375.65. while the Examiner was in Clarke County. The other County officials were all Siven clean sheet and an endorsement for accuracy. They were Sheriff B. G. Allen, Superintendent of Education R. C. Heard, w.. w. Daf- fin. ex-Circuit Clerk John M. Wilson, ex-Probate Judge and Probate Judge Clayton Foscue
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
THE SOLDIERS, HOME.
A Delightful Day Spent There by
 Party From the City.

Party From the City.
 Yesterday morning quite a. large party of guests, ladies and gentlemen. accompanied Captain J. M. and Mrs. Falkner on a visit to the Soldiers Home at Mountain Creek. There were a number of ministers in the party and d band of musicians, two drum mers and a fifer-players of the instru- ments that made the music in the days that tried mems souis.' by which the old warriors marched and got teeir experiences in war-marched to their death for their countrys sake.
 great many Improvements were noticed since the last visit of some of the party and much of the work in con- temptation. which has languished and stood still during Captain Falkners illness, has taken on new life and ac- tivity and much Is to be done in the near future.
 Reaching the Home. many of the party never having been there before, the scene that met their eye. was not only revelation, but a great surprise to find so many beautiful and substan- tial buildings and the seventy old vet eran inmates cared for SO thoughtfuIly and so comfortably. Each house Is q home in itself and the inmate is not quirements or comforts of the daily life, but there can pass away quietly and peacefully and contentedly the re- maincer of life. much of the time of which was given to the service of their country It is considered a happy and blessed inspiration that established the home and 1t will remain a monument to the generosity and magnanimity of its founder--the big-hearted and kind Captain Falkner-who is honored and beloved by all the people and whose evening of life Is devoted to making the route to the grave so easy and happy for the old veterans. who are not able to take care of themselves and who have no one to take care of them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
MATINEE TODAY AT BIJOU. Prices only 10, 20, 90 cents.
HENRY COOK CONVICTED.
Will Serve Ten Years in the Peniten
 <tiary for ManslauKhter.

VIII Serve Ten Years In the Pentten-
 <tiary for ManslnuEhter.
 Henry Cook. a negro, was yesterday convicted of manslaughter in the first degree in the Criminal Division of the City Court of Montgomery. as the result of a bloody battle in which his brother Warren Cook and the assailant of his brother Jim Burton were killed near Mount Meigs several months ago.
 Bad feeling existed between the Cook boys and the Burton negro. They lived near one anotfer and finally they met. Jim Burton shot and killed War re1 Cook before Henry Cook came up. The slayer of his brother was just flee ing from the scene when the defendant of yesterday appeared and sent a we'll directed bullet through his body.
 The jury fixed the punishment at ten years Imprisonment. Those who tried the case were:
 A. W. Dah berg. L. B wingfield. W. E. Guy. J. H. Galloway, J. W. Bonham, l.. w. Galloway. W. A. Parker. D. H . Mclean. J. T. Boyd. w. H. Carmichael, J. T. Trawick and T. F. Gibson.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
mn CnIIectnr netnrn.

Tax Collector George W. Hails re- collecting rounds this year. Hisf trip through the County showed the people of Montgomery are in a gratifying financial condition. His collections were unexpectedly large. The amount of money collected for taxes in Mont gomery during November was larger than in any other November in the Countys history.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
Will Carry CbrIstmax Boxes.

Washington. Nov. 29.--At the request of the Navy Department. Assistant Sec retary Oliver of the War Department has instructed the General Superinten- dent of the army transport service at ports to the Philippines any Christmas boxes consigned to officers or enlisted men of the United States marine corps, which may be forwarded to them for such shipment.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
Extra Dividend on Lackawanna.

New York. Nov. 2s-An extra divi- dend of 10 per cent on the stock of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad was declared by the directors of the company today. Action on the regular dividend of the stock will be taken at the annual meeting in De- cember.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
larged with having sold cigar on

Sunday.
 The case of R. Pettus. saloon keep- CT on Bell street, charged with hav- Ing his doors open on Sunday, was continued until Saturday.
 A similar case against c. Helms, who conducts grocery store on the Red Bridge Road, went over until next Wednesday for a hearing.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30

No Life Insurance Policy ever offered Co the public can compare with the new Policy issued by the Travellers tn- surance Company. See B. J. Well and Company about it. tL
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30

Berlin. Nov. 29.-Gerr1any's portion of the Japanese loan was heavily over subscribed The books closed immed- lately after they were opened.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30

Lizzie Cummings Discharged. Lizzie Cummings, negress, charged with selling beer without license. was yesterday discharged by Recorder Ba- Der.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-11-30
Not the Georgia Variety

Columbia State. o
 Henry Watterson says that he "ex- pects to die as he has lived, journal ist." Evidently MT. Watterson Is not the sort of journalist they grow In Georgia.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-20
HELD FOR JEWELRY ROBBERY
Negro Servant Arrested for Stealing
$1,000 Worth of Property.

EAST ORANGE, Oct. 20:-Cora
Shields, a young colored woman, is
held at East Orange police hcadquar-
tiers to await e%xtradition papers. She
was arrested by the East Orange au-
thorities at the instance of Detective
Sergeant John Kane of New York,
and she has admitted stealing $1,000
worth of jewelry from Mrs. S. H.
Baumes of 142 East Twenty-seventh
street, New York. She was caught
as the result of admissions made by
her alleged confederate, Frank
Gregory, a negro, who was found in
a house at Main and Jones streets,
East Orange.
1t is believed that the two worked
together and that this arrest may
clear up several other robberies. The
woman came to East Orange after
the robbery and secured employment
as a servant at 81 LenoX avenue,
where she was arrested. When the
robbery was reported the New York
police traced her through Gregory.
Mr.. Baumes came to East Orange
yesterday afternoon and identified
the woman.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-20
THE GREAT NORTH WOODS

in the state OF Michigan furnish
summer retreats and hunting and
fishing grounds that arc unequaled
in all the land. 1t would be difficult,
indeed, to find a taste that could not
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Michigan Central, "The Niagara
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American railroads, has made a
deep study of the state of Michigan
from a summe vacation standpoint,
and will be pleased to assist you,
when planning your outing, with re-
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ed by this line. The Road TO Mack
inaw." Just write to j. w. Daily,
Chief Asst. Gent Pass. Agt., Buffalo,
N. Y. 1t pays to go via The Michi-
gan Central.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-20
OVERTURNED.
Hundreds of Perth Amboy Readers
Know What 1t Means.

The kidneys are overtaXed.
Have too much to do.
They tell about it in many aches
and pains.
Backache, sideache, headache.
Early symptoms Of kidney ills.
Urinary troubles, diabetes. Bright's
disease follow.
c. D. Lippencott of 80 Chatham
street, Plainfleld, N. j., says: II was
a victim of kidney complaint and
dreadful backache, SO bad in damp
weather or when | caught cold that
[ could not get about. l was in the
hardware business at this time and
the heavy lifting and being on myfeet
so much greatly aggravated the
troubles. | was at my worst when
[ concluded to try DOan's Kidney
Pills and l got a box. 1t only requir-
ed a few doses to convince me that
| had the right remedy. My back
ache disappeared before 1 dad fin
ished the first box.
Plenty more proof like this from
Perth Amboy people. Call at @, ".
Parisen's drug store and ask what
his customers report.
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Forster-Milburn Company,
Buffalo, New York, sole agent for
the United States.
Remember the name-DOan's-
and take no other.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1905-10-20
ASKED A YEAR MORE IN JAIL.
Highway Robber Objected to Judges
Sentence of Thirteen Years.

MORRISTOWN, Oct. 20:-Thomas
Buckley, who was arrested recently
in Cleveland, Ohio, as a fugitive
from justice, was arraigned before
Supreme Court Justice GarPetson
yesterday to receive sentence for
highway robbery and breaking out of
the Morris county Jail June 4.
The sentence was thirteen years in
state prison.
Just n last request, Judge
said Buckley. Make it fourteen
years. | have a holy horror of that
thirteen. It's that. unlucky number
that's kept me going wrong ever
since | was thirteen years old"
The court wouldn't change the
sentence.